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Sauk Rapids Police Department Officers – sergeant Jeremy Welsh (from left), Nick Bogart and Jacob Galvin – stand with Paige Erickson, holding Lincoln, and her husband Keith. The Sauk Rapids officers helped Paige give birth in her home.

SRPD assist with early birth BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Christmas brings tidings of great joy, time with family and friends and gifts under the tree. The holiday was even more special for one Sauk Rapids family, thanks to three Sauk Rapids police officers and the birth of one baby boy. “It was a sigh of relief for me to have them there,” said Keith Erickson, of the Sauk Rapids Police Department assisting with his wife’s athome birth. “I was in shock for the most part. An at-home birth is not something you prepare for.” Paige and Keith Erickson knew the birth of

“Focusing on me, getting my health and routine back on track.” Brittany Boom, St. Joseph, barista

“Finishing my first year of college.” Kyle Tomczik, Sauk Rapids, deli worker

“Being healthy.” Emilie Hendrickson, Rice, resident

“Sunny days at the beach and hanging out with friends.” Justin Flavin, Little Falls, server

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PUBLIC NOTICES • Assumed Name Hornbacher’s - pg. 20 • Minden Township Notice - pg. 20 • Mayhew Lake Township Notice - pg. 20 • Benton County Public Hearing Notice - pg. 20 • Sauk Rapids-Rice School Regular Meeting Minutes, Nov. 26, 2018 - pg. 23

“I am looking forward to “In 2019, I am most “I am looking forward to “Having a bunch of my hopefully being accepted looking forward to how technology is going friends finishing college into the Far North finally hitting my goal to evolve, especially when and seeing where they go Program with Voyageurs weight and going to New it concerns DNA. It’s in life. It’s a year of new (Les Voyageurs Inc.)” Orleans in July.” Michala frightening but exciting at beginnings of sorts.” Riley Rau, Rice, Schueller, Sauk Rapids, the same time to me.” Dana Svensson, pizza maker health and wellness coach Robyn Zander, Phoenix, Sartell, retail worker Ariz., teacher

“I’m looking forward to starting a ministry with relational discipling and possibly prayer counseling, too.” Sonia Eizenhoefer, Waite Park, teacher

“I got a new cat, so I am looking forward to spending time with him and watching him grow.” Jack Anderson, Sauk Rapids, cashier

“Starting new classes at SCSU and potentially changing my major.” Gretta Pokornowski, Sauk Rapids, barista

“Getting more involved at college, as well as with the Sauk Rapids-Rice speech teams.” Catherine Julius, Sauk Rapids, barista

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Protecting the people McMahon retires from public office BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Jim McMahon has a history of looking out for other people. After working in law enforcement for over 30 years and additionally serving as an elected official since 1999, McMahon is retiring from his role as Benton County Commissioner District 3. McMahon, 65, will officially complete his term Jan. 7. He will be succeeded by commissioner-elect Steve Heinen. “I’m going to miss the people and miss the atmosphere,” McMahon said of his departure. “I don’t think I am going to miss the day-to-day difficulties of government. It’s like a merry-go-round. It keeps going around, and after a while you just want to get off. … It’s time.” McMahon got his start in public service in 1974 as a member of the Sartell Police Department. In 1981, he joined the Sauk Rapids Police Department where he rose to the rank of captain over his 18-year

employment. Initially, McMahon had no intentions to file for the public office of Benton County Sheriff, but after being urged by others and seeking change, he did. “My aspirations were to become chief in Sauk Rapids,” McMahon said. “I was captain for a number of years, so I thought that was the next logical step. But everyone said, ‘Run, run, run.’ I finally did. I filed for office at the last minute, and the rest is history.” In the 1998 general election, McMahon defeated incumbent Frank Wippler by over 2,000 votes. “That was the first elected position I had ever been in,” he said. “I was coming from a 10-man department with under a million-dollar budget to a multi-million-dollar budget with 60-some employees.” Despite the change, McMahon was confident he could do the job. He surrounded himself with those who wished to see him succeed. “It worked out well,” McMahon said. “I did not try to upset the apple cart. Anyone who wanted to stay, stayed. I wanted to work with the people who were (in the sheriff’s office) because they knew

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Jim McMahon, of Sauk Rapids, sits in the Benton County Commissioner Board Room Dec. 11 in Foley. McMahon is retiring from his seat as Benton County Commissioner District 3.

what they were doing. … It wasn’t really a baptism by fire because it wasn’t hard. I wasn’t making so many mistakes I couldn’t cover. But I kept people around me that really knew what they were doing. I appointed a chief deputy who was not only a friend, but he was working at the top of their detectives.” McMahon served two four-year terms as sheriff before filing for commissioner. In 2007, he took the oath of office after defeating incumbent Duane Grandy. McMahon is the longest consecutive sitting commissioner on the board today. “When I came over here it was a whole different ballgame again,” McMahon said of the county

board. “Now I had to start learning about highways, human services, recorders, auditors and treasurers. It was different. … I have two ears and one month, so I used them accordingly – listening more than I spoke.” McMahon said he brought a new perspective to the board coming from law enforcement, but that the role of commissioners still revolves around public safety. “It’s not public safety as in you carry a gun and a badge and you run to emergency calls,” he said. “Good roads are good for public safety, too. They keep people safe when they are driving. Good human services make sure the kids are taken care of. I stayed in public safety. I simply

the board of commissioners, the rural roads were deteriorating,” McMahon said. “We made some tough decisions to bond for local money to kick start the rest of the roads and get them back into shape.” The commissioners have also made efforts to spearhead economic development. “The board as a whole has a larger, futuristic vision for economic development right now,” McMahon said. “The round-about corridor from Highway 10 to Leyk Station and from 10 down the hill and now Benton County 29, I think that is visionary in the fact we are planning for our grandkids’ futures. This is going to be good for growth. We want to see it grow, and I think that is one of the things I feel the most proud of. … Some people say we are spending too much money right now, but this is not for right now. If you don’t see the future in it, you are in the wrong business. You shouldn’t be working only for the present – you have to look ahead.” As the calendar flips to a new year, McMahon looks ahead himself, shifting focus from the responsibilities of an elected official to the joys of a grandparent, dad and volunteer. “It’s going to be odd for a little while, but I don’t know for how long,” McMahon said. “I’m looking forward to something else, a new adventure.” McMahon said his motivation for serving the public is akin to many resident’s reasons for their careers and jobs. “Albert Einstein said, ‘Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile’,” he said. “I think that’s pretty true. No matter what you PHOTO SUBMITTED do, we all do it for other Jim and Pam McMahon stand with former Benton County Judge James Hoolihan in Foley in 1999. McMahon had taken the oath of office to become Benton County Sheriff people.” after winning the November 1998 general election. switched from direct enforcement to indirect guidance.” McMahon has spent the last 12 years educating himself on the ins and outs of government in order to make decisions he thinks are in the best interest of his constituents. He attends two board meetings a month and roughly three special meetings a year. He also is representative on 19 committees, most which meet monthly. McMahon said he averages roughly 20 hours of week, not counting time spent reading emails and deskwork at home. Over the years, McMahon said he has seen the board of commissioners move the county in a positive direction. “When I first came on

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their son was near, scheduled for Jan. 1, 2019. But on the morning of Dec. 22, Paige began having contrac-tions. The couple meaesured the contractions -and went to the hospital ewhen the contractions rwere three minutes tapart. Unfortunately, tPaige’s body was not ready to deliver. s “They told us we ocould stay and walk around the hospital for ea while or go home,” nErickson said. “We topted to go home, and it .was only a matter of an rhour and a half before kPaige was ready to give nbirth.” The birth of th child, n happened sLincoln, equickly. The respond’ing police officers – esergeant Jeremy Welsh, tofficer Nick Bogart and kofficer Jacob Galvin – Ionly had a few minutes to get in the apartment. e “We got there and yofficer Bogart and I twent into the bathtroom, where we found ePaige in the bathtub on u her hands and knees,” y eWelsh said. “She was

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arrived. “In a season where we see a lot of negativity – depression and suicides surrounding the holidays – helping to deliver a baby is a miraculous moment,” Welsh said. “In 21 years as an officer, I have only been on the scene of a childbirth a handful of times. To have us actually delivering the baby without paramedics on scene is even more rare.” In a childbirth situation, Welsh and his fellow officers hope the training they have received will be enough to bring a healthy baby into the world. “It’s a stressful time for everyone,” Welsh said. “We want to dedicate this birth to Nicole van Heel, who was our training instructor for childbirth at Gold Cross. Without her training and expertise, childbirths like this one could go very differently.” As for the Ericksons, they got to spend their Christmas with a new bundle of joy. “He wanted to come out and enjoy Christmas with us,” Erickson said. “Having him with us gave a whole new meaning to the holiday – a meaning we won’t soon forget.”

“He wanted to come out and enjoy Christmas with us. Having him with us gave a whole new meaning to the holiday – a meaning we won’t soon forget.” - Keith Erickson, of the Sauk Rapids Police Department

clearly ready to have the baby, but was in some stress. I told her to relax and take a deep breath, that she was ingood hands with our training and myself being a father of six children. Then I looked at officer Bogart and told him to get ready to deliver the baby because it was already crowning. From the time he got in position to catch the baby to the time the baby was out was less than two minutes. It all happened really fast.” While Bogart caught the baby, Welsh and Galvin had other duties to assist. “I spent the time keeping mom and dad calm, asking officer Galvin for necessary equipment and coach-

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ing officer Bogart on the delivery,” Welsh said. When Lincoln was born, he was not moving his arms or legs, nor was he crying. “I told officer Bogart to give the baby a couple taps on the back, essentially to make the baby cry,” Welsh said. “So, he learned that side of a delivery as well.” For Keith, the moment prior to Lincoln’s crying was tense and worrisome. “I was scared and worried when he wasn’t moving or crying,” Erickson said. “Then, there was a huge sigh of relief when I heard his first cry.” Following the delivery, the officers took care of Paige, getting her onto her back and setting Lincoln on her chest, relaxing until the Gold Cross paramedics

RICE – The communities of Rice and Sauk Rapids will offer tree recycling in the coming weeks for those families who chose to partake in live Christmas trees. The Rice compost site will be open Dec. 29 and Jan. 5, 2019 from 8 a.m. to noon for disposal. In addition, the Rice Firefighters Association will provide curb-side pick-up of trees within city limits on those dates, provided the trees are at the edge of the property by 8 a.m. In Sauk Rapids, the city is hosting a food drive in exchange for tree disposal. Community members are invited to bring a canned good donation to the compost site in exchange for free disposal of their tree. The site will be open Jan. 5, 2019 and Jan. 12, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents must transport the tree to the site.

Pulse on people Benton County marriage applications - Daniel David Quinlan and Samantha Michelle Kardall, both of Rice. Adult education receives art residency grant FOLEY — The Sauk Rapids-Rice Hillside Adult Education Program has received a $3,500 grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board, of Foley. Artist Laura Ruprecht will lead students in the program through a 15-week mosaic art residency from February to May 2019. Students will create a mobile mosaic piece which can be displayed in a variety of locations. The CMAB supports collaborative and innovative arts opportunities through partnerships and financial investments in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties as one of 11 regional arts councils designated by the Minnesota State Arts Board working with community partners to increase access to the cultural assets of Minnesota.

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A look back at 2018

January … Out intent (by combining departments) is to limit involvement and transfer of that document jumping around from office to office. -the late Brian Koester, former county assessor

County establishes land services department

Benton County made the decision to combine the departments of recorder and assessor Jan. 2. The two departments will fall under one name of land services department. Remodeling of the county offices have been taking place, and the public will have one counter to address their needs in 2019. The decision followed a Kaizen event that took place in November 2017. “The (Kaizen event) allowed us to examine the organizational structure of what we are doing,” said the late Brian Koester, former county assessor who passed away in February. “… Out intent (by combining departments) is to limit involvement and transfer of that document jumping around from office to office. Koester said the formation of one department would eliminate redundancies in the work of the department but that the staff was already operating efficiently. Find the story in the Jan. 6 archive.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice culinary – (front, from left) advisor Mary Levinski, Tessa Zwilling, Zach Storms and SRR alumna Emma Ditlevson; (second row, from left) Madi Adamski and Sawyer Amo; (third row, from left) Reid Lunser, Andrew Syvertson and Rachel Taszarek; (fourth row, from left) Cole Orton and Elisa Hartung; (fifth row, from left) Braden Tretter, Jerad Schlichting and Kole Kutzera; (sixth row, from left) Cole Fuecker and Bailey Florek; (back, from left) DeAndre Jackson and Austin Kremers – will experience the Taste of the NFL Feb. 2 in St. Paul. Not pictured is Jaden Schaap and Olivia Krepp.

Culinary program participates in Taste of the NFL

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Nineteen Sauk Rapids-Rice High School culinary students had the opportunity to cook alongside celebrity chefs Feb. 2-3 as part of Taste of the NFL in St. Paul. The event took place on the eve of Superbowl LII where the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the New England Patriots 41-33. Proceeds from Taste of the NFL benefitted Feeding America food banks in each city an NFL team calls home. SRR was the only area school selected to participate in the event and had the largest presence with its group of 19. Celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Andrew Zimmern were in attendance as well as former Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Randall McDaniel and quarterback Matthew Stafford, of the Detroit Lions. Each student received a Taste of the NFL jacket embroidered with their name and school as a keepsake. Find the preview story in the Jan. 20 archive. Advertising: Our ad takers have no authority to bind this newspaper, and only publication of an advertisement shall constitute final acceptance of the advertiser’s order.

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March Storm boys basketball advance to state

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team advanced to the Minnesota State High School League Class AAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years after defeating Fergus Falls 64-59 in the Section 8AAA championship game March 15 in Alexandria. “It’s hard to describe,” said head coach Derek Peterson of the Fergus Falls victory. “I’m on cloud nine right now. It’s going to take a while for this to sink in. I’m just so happy. I’m happy for the community. I’m happy for the kids. I’m happy for the coaches, and the best thing is we are practicing tomorrow.” The team played the Mankato East Cougars March 22 at the Gangelhoff Center in St. Paul and were outscored 68-58, ending the Storm season with a 21-10 record. The Cougars sealed the game by sinking 5-6 free throws down the stretch to pick up the 10-point win in a game that was much closer than the final score indicated. “They are so tough minded,” Peterson said. “Their hearts are huge. They will battle until the end. I’m so proud of them.” Find the stories in the March 17 and March 24 archives.

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Braden Tretter makes a basket with a reverse lay-up during the state quarterfinal game against Austin March 21 in Minneapolis.

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Judy and John Heintze sit together April 13 at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. John Heintze has been named the 2018 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year.

The Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year Committee named the 2018 recipient of the annual award April 9. John Heintze was named the 2018 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year April 9 when he received a surprise visit from the Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year Committee at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. Heintze is a Minden Township native, Foley High School graduate and lifetime resident of central Minnesota. He was recognized at the Sauk Rapids Government Center April 23. Heintze volunteers in Sauk Rapids and the surrounding area. He has volunteered at Good Shepherd Community for over 27 years and is a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Trinity Lutheran Church, Whitney Senior Center, Sky Warn and the Sauk Rapids American Legion Color and Honor Guards, as well as serving his country in the U.S. Army’s 22nd Infantry Regiment 4th Division as part of the medical corps. Find the story in the April 14 archive.

Voters in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District voted against a $93.1 bond referendum when they took to the polls May 8. It was the second district facility referendum to fail in the span of 12 months. In one question, voters were asked to approve upgrades similar to those on the two-question May 23, 2017 referendum ballot. The district sought increased security at all schools, construction of athletic fields at the high school, expansion of early childhood at Rice Elementary School and Hillside School, creation of a new elementary school and demolishment and replacement of Pleasantview Elementary School. With six of the six precincts reporting as well as absentee ballots, 5,789 votes were tallied. Of those, 39 percent [2,255] voted with a yes vote and 61 percent voted no. According to SRR Superintendent Aaron Sinclair, the district has not moved forward with plans for a third referendum vote. Find the story in the May 12 archive.

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Anna Walz (from left), Jenna Bukowski and Morgan Weinand are the 2018-19 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors. The three were crowned at the pageant June 21 in Sauk Rapids.

Jenna Bukowski, Anna Walz and Morgan Weinand were crowned the 2018-19 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors at a pageant June 21 which took place at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The three competed amongst a group of seven total participants, and replaced Brooklyn Harren who had fulfilled her term as a 201718 ambassador for the city. “I’m so happy,” Bukowski said, following the coronation. “I’ve wanted to be an ambassador for so long. Growing up, seeing the pageant … literally my dreams have Morgan Weinand walks the come true.” The three Sauk stage during the evening gown June 21 at the Rapids-Rice High competition Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. School students In addition to her ambassador have continued title, Weinand received Miss spreading good Congeniality and the Evening will and service Gown Award. throughout the community since June, most recently hosting the Sauk Rapids Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day Dec. 1. Bukowski, daughter of Michael and Julie; Walz, daughter of Brian and Tara; and Weinand, daughter of Mike and Heidi; will reign until June 20, 2019 when they pass on their crowns and titles during Rapids River Days in Sauk Rapids. Find the story in the June 23 archive.

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JULY AUGUST Sinclair begins position as superintendent

Benton County Fair

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Aaron Sinclair sits behind his desk July 6 at the Sauk PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER Rapids-Rice District office. Sinclair assumed his role as Julie Plumski, 4, of Rice, holds her novice calf July 31 in superintendent July 1. Sauk Rapids. Plumski will be eligible for the 4-H program as a Cloverbud when she turns 5.

Aaron Sinclair began his position as superintendent of Independent School District No. 47 July 1 after being hired for the position in February. Sinclair was selected from four finalists to replace former superintendent Dan Bittman, who accepted a position with ISD No. 728 which serves Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman. Sinclair, his wife Michelle and daughters Sophia, Grace and Mattia moved to Sauk Rapids from the Brainerd Area where Sinclair served as assistant superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools. Over the past six months, Sinclair has helped the district move forward with plans for security updates in all SRR schools. Implementation is slated to be completed by the beginning of the 2019-20 school year. He has also been hosting community listening sessions to learn from residents, allowing community members to voice their opinions on open-ended questions. Community members who wish the participate in the conversation can access a survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SRRCOM2018. Find the story in the July 14 archive.

Lydia Schwartz, 7, of Sauk Rapids, plays in a sand box Aug. 1 at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Play areas are located adjacent to the 4-H barns on the fairgrounds.

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Marley Wheeler (left) and Madi Baron, both of Foley, wash a market lamb July 31 at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids. The two belong to the Duelm 4-H Club.

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A granite fishing pier at Southside Park in Sauk Rapids rests on the Mississippi River June 20. The city of Sauk Rapids may make improvements to the park with halfcent sales tax revenue.

Sauk Rapids hires firm for riverside park development Landscape architect firm Confluence, of Minneapolis, was hired to create a plan and concept for Sauk Rapids’ Southside and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset parks. The Sauk Rapids City Council has been discussing development of the parks for nearly two years, despite repeated residents voicing their opinion to keep the space natural. The project is named Sauk Rapids Riverfront Parks Master Planning and Implementation and will focus on key outcomes: redeveloping Southside and Lions Sunset parks to engage the river, establish programming and ideas for the parks, provide a gathering space for events in Southside Park, provide an interactive water feature in Lions Sunset Park, provide concepts for a community building, additional rest rooms, lighting and public parking; and enhance the parks to better serve the community and downtown. Confluence has not yet presented the council with their ideas. Read the stories in the July 14 and Sept. 29 archives.

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Minnesota saw a decline in dairy herds in 2018 with 162 farm families who exited in the industry in the first 10 months of 2018. The change in demographics of the dairy industry and the economy continues to play a role in dairy farmers’ decisions to leave dairying. “In 1989, I was getting more for my milk,” said Doug Stangl, of Pierz, who sold his 88 milking cows in October. “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.” Find the story in the Dec. 1 archive.

October 2018: 2,914 Dairy Farms

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Rice Mayor-elect Erik Bonde stands outside Rice City Hall Nov. 8. After winning the Nov. 6 election, Bonde will be sworn in at 7 p.m. Jan. 7, 2019.

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The Rice City Council approved and signed the 2019-20 Emergency Services Contract with Watab Township at its meeting Dec. 17. The contract was approved 2-1 by the Watab Township board of supervisors Sept. 4. The township will pay a base fee of $23,996.82 each year, which is based on 2.6 percent of the tax capacity of the township within the service area, as well as additional payments of $350 for the first hour of service for fire calls, emergency runs, false alarms and non-highway rescues. Additional hours of service will be billed at $300 and canceled calls will be charged $300. Watab Township initiated an emergency services committee to negotiate the contract with Rice City Council earlier in the year.

After six years of serving as Rice Mayor, Dale Rogholt did not file for reelection this past August. Two candidates vied for the vacant position, and Erik Bonde was elected by residents Nov. 6. Bonde defeated candidate Terry Schwanke by 32 votes. Bonde will be sworn in as Rice Mayor at 7 p.m. Jan. 7, 2019. “It’s still soaking in, but it also tells me I have a lot of responsibility ahead,” said Bonde in November. “The election was rather close; I have to take care of those other people who didn’t vote for me as well.” Bonde, a former Brainerd resident, moved to Rice two years ago. He, his wife Kelly, and their three children have made the community their home. Bonde is the vice commander of the American Legion Post No. 473, a volunteer instructor of firearms, snowmobile and ATV safety with the Minnesota DNR, and member of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans, Rice Lions, Bishop Busch Council of the Knights of Columbus in Rice, and the Rice Area Sportsman’s Club. He is employed by Coborn’s as a pharmacy technician, as well as by Metro Transportation Network, of Sauk Rapids, and volunteers as a reading tutor at Rice Elementary School and as an emergency medical technician with the American Red Cross. Find the story in the Nov. 10 archive.

“It’s still soaking in, but it also tells me I have a lot of responsibility ahead. The election was rather close; I have to take care of those other people who didn’t vote for me as well.” - Erik Bonde

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Begonias for winter, summer growing

egonias are a wellknown flower that comes in many shapes, sizes and colors, some of which need full sun and others that prefer semi-shade. While they will not over-winter outdoors in Minnesota, they grow BY LINDA G. well outdoors in summer and TENNESON at this time of the year will Green and also brighten our indoors. Growing in The varieties are classi- Benton County fied according to their leaves and roots. Begonia leaves may be smooth or hairy and grow in spirals, large circles or in wings. Rhizomatous begonias have thick stems and grow from rhizome type roots which are near the surface of the soil similar to an iris. Begonia flowers may have single or double petals which stand upright or hang down from the plant. Rex begonias have a tuberous type of root but grow well as house plants in contrast to other tuberous begonias. Rex begonias are happy as long as they receive bright indirect light and good humidity. There are numerous color variations and patterns in the leaves. The plants range in sizes from 8-12 inches tall. Their blooms are not that distinctive and this plant is grown for its purple, red, green or silver leaf colors. Keep them watered but let the surface of the soil dry slightly between watering. If the leaf edges are dry and brown, more humidity is needed. Wax begonias get their name from their shiny leaves that appear to be covered with wax. The leaves may be any shade of green or as dark as purple. They are often found in window boxes or in company with other annuals. Their flowers are small, 1 inch or so in size, but come in white and shades of pink and red. They are low, compact plants that bloom frequently and love to be in full sun. Cane type begonias have stems that resemble bamboo and are easy to grow. Angel wing and dragon wing begonias are well known examples with huge leaves and long stems that may grow several feet tall. The stems may be pruned if needed, and this plant has bright colored flowers again ranging from white to red. Watering and lighting are similar to rex begonias. Tuberous begonias prefer to rest over winter and will not work as house plants. Their name comes from their roots which resemble potatoes. They have much bigger white, pink, red, orange or yellow flowers with multi-layered petals that resemble roses. The flowers may also come with ruffles and teeth-shaped edges. They bloom throughout the summer, and do best in shady spots and with some protection from the wind. Visit https://extension.umn.edu/flowers/ tuberous-begonias for more detail on their cultivation. One reference stated there are as many as 1,800 begonia species. With hybridizers always working to create new plants, we will have endless varieties of begonias to grow indoors and out. Begonia seeds are extremely small and somewhat difficult to germinate so propagation is best done by leaf cuttings. Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

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was built for night ice fishing. Keen senses during sleep have their Ever since I was a teenager, I can readvantages during night ice fishing. Lymember being a light sleeper. I almost ing in our Ice Castle bunks, it only takes routinely wake up and have a 3 a.m. snack a slight movement of the rattle reel bell even when I am not hungry, and if somebefore my heart is pumping with adrenone gets up to use the bathroom, grab a aline. I am awake, and most times I have glass of water or even roll over, you can to wait for the fish to take more line bebet I am aware. fore I set the hook because I am so swift Being a light sleeper is not luxurious. BY NATASHA BARBER at getting to the hole. Pull it up too early It means interrupted sleep that leaves me and I am likely to miss it. nearly chronically tired. If given the opIt is likely a comedic spectacle as I portunity, I could probably fall asleep anyfumbled for my glasses, climb out of the where – at my desk, in a parked car, the barn on a bale bunk and start pulling the line up hand over hand. But of hay or, dare say it, in a relaxing bathtub of water. it is one sight that may not happen if I was a deep If asked my favorite pastime, I will not hesitate to say sleeper like others in my family. napping. And, it is rare to see me at my house without My son could sleep through heavy metal, a vacumy favorite trusty throw blanket. um cleaner or banging pots and pans. I do not rememThe problem is I have a hard time turning my ber ever being able to do that but judging by his other mind off. It is not the noise in the house that rattles me sleeping habits I would guess at one time I could too. awake but rather the thoughts in my brain. They are Neil does not wake easily either. Generally, it is a few playing the days actions, tomorrows tasks and ideas pokes in the ribs and maybe even a shove before he for the past, present and future on a loop, over and grasps that I am telling him we have hooked a fish. over and over again. After all, I cannot have all the fun, right? Still the characteristic that plaques my responsiThis weekend we get to disconnect, relax and ble life becomes a blessing in disguise when it comes hopefully catch some walleyes. I am hoping my brain to recreation. It means I catch all the fish. (Well, may- disconnects for decent sleep, too. But if it does not, I be not but I would like to think so.) know I will be the one yelling, “Fish on.”

Always there

fter Christmas shopping was not in posure, my anger filling the air with curse the cards for me, but my husband words, trying to let him know how awful was able to take our three oldest this was for me. Somehow my mothershopping for needed items. We kept in in-law was still on the line and could hear touch texting, but he called when it came everything we were saying, but we could time to let me know they were going to not hear her. That was humiliating, and I Jimmy’s for lunch. had to apologize to both my husband and Apparently, I was on the speaker her for such a bad character explosion. phone that runs throughout my husband’s This was the needed reminder for me vehicle. I ended our conversation, “OK, that with anything God is always there. I love you. Bye,” but I did not hang up BY MERCY NYGAARD We are thankful in the troubled times, right away and neither did he. I began to but we are convicted when we are dabLife by Faith hear the kids talk about their shopping bling with trouble. He is there not only finds and their gratefulness for being able for every word we utter in gossip, but the to go. All the while, there was an annoying dinging things we look at on TV and the internet, the music alarm in the background. Once I figured out what it we listen to, and our actions in secret. He is omniwas, I piped in, “Put your seat belt on,” knowing it present, omnipotent and omniscient – always present was my husband who was not wearing it. “Hey,” he everywhere, all-powerful and all-knowing. shouted, and the kids laughed. We laughed about that Knowing this, I still fall into the temptations all for a while as I kept saying bye, and they kept won- around us. I have come to realize my prayer life has dering if I actually hung up. weakened. As the new year begins, I understand resoHere is the thing. God never hangs up. He taught lutions are framing and prayer must be at the top of me this once before many years ago after I had got- the list and the priority for constant communication ten off the phone with my mother-in-law. I switched with the One we rely on for strength and help. May the line over to vent to my husband about how I was this encourage you as you start 2019 and have a safe having trouble at the printers. I completely lost com- and happy New Year.

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Molitor receives United Way essay contest award RICE – Paige Molitor is one of 14 runnersup in the United Way’s Live United Essay Contest. Molitor is a student at Rice Elementary School. She was awarded her prize of a $75 Visa gift card Dec. 13 in Rice. “The way I live united is helping my autistic brother,” Molitor said in her essay. “Here are all the ways I help him. I help him with his iPad and making his lunch for school. It is fun to help him make his lunch. I get him off and on the van for school. I also help him learn the right words to use when speaking. I have him help me with the dishwasher when I have that chore. Sometimes when we are reading, he will skip or not know a word and I help him. He likes when I help him paint and cut out his coloring pages.”

Last month, United Way of Central Minnesota teamed up with U.S. Bank and Times Media asking fifth grade students from central Minnesota to share how they live united in their communities. United Way received over 600 essays from schools across the service area. From those submissions, United Way chose one grand prize winner and 14 runners-up. Molitor’s essay, along with the other submissions, were all examples of how small, simple acts can have a huge impact in the lives of members in the community and beyond. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Paige Molitor, Rice Elementary School student, stands with her certificate and prize Dec. 13 in Rice. Molitor was a runner-up in the United Way’s Live United Essay Contest.

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Extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack, Social Security public affairs specialists Paying out of pocket for prescription drugs can be a burden many households cannot afford. The Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs program was designed to help people in getting the vital medicine they need to live healthy and productive lives. Anyone who has Medicare can get Medicare prescription drug coverage. People with limited resources and income may also be able to get up to $4,900 annually to pay for monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments related to a Medicare prescription drug plan. To qualify in 2019, your resources must be limited to $14,390 for an individual or $28,720 for a married couple living together. Residents can apply at https://www.socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to apply over the phone or request an application. People may also apply at Social Security offices.

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Upper Mississippi Irrigators Howe sworn in as Minnesota senator PAUL – Senator Association seeks membership Jeff ST. Howe (R-Rockville) Hosting annual meeting with free lunch Jan. 16 RICE – Upper Mississippi Irrigators Association is planning its annual meeting and invites current, former and prospective members to attend and benefit from a program to educate farmers and community members about the issues in the area. The annual meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Bowlus Community Center, 106 First Ave. S., Bowlus, and includes a free lunch catered by Jordie’s Trailside Café. Following coffee and rolls and a member update by UMIA President Wally Parkins, Bruce Montgomery – who retired from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture – will speak on the impact of nitrogen rules on farmers. Nathan Drewitz, University of Minnesota Extension Educator, will

give a presentation on controlling palmer amaranth and other weeds. Low-cost updates for sprinklers will be given by Jake Wildman, irrigator, and Casey Gwost, of the Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District, will talk about Minnesota’s Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. Updates on the Ag Weather Network and the future of irrigation management will also be presented along with an introduction of Vasu Sharma, the new University of Minnesota Irrigation Specialist. Lunch will be served at noon. All speakers will be available for questions during and after lunch. Annual membership to the Upper Mississippi Irrigators Association ensures there is a voice for farmers at the legislature. Membership dues support hiring consultants to work with lawmakers in St. Paul on behalf of irrigation. Events and educational opportunities are also planned.

was officially sworn in to the Minnesota Senate Dec. 11. Howe, who was elected in a November special election for the seat formerly held by Lieutenant Governor Michelle Fischbach, represents District 13, which includes communities in Benton and Stearns counties. “It’s an honor to serve the people of Benton and Stearns counties in the Minnesota Senate,” Howe said. “I’m grateful to the people of District 13 for placing their trust in me. Now, it’s time to get to work on the many issues facing Minnesotans. Whether it’s fixing our roads and bridges, keeping our communities safe or honoring our veterans, my commitment is serving my constituents to the best of my ability just as I’ve done for the past six years in the Minnesota House of Representatives.” Howe began his career in the U.S. Navy as an avionics technician aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. He was deployed to Iran during the Iranian Hostage Crisis and served two decorated tours in Iraq. In 2017, after 38

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Minnesota Senator Jeff Howe takes the oath of office from Lieutenant Governor Michelle Fischbach Dec. 11 in St. Paul. Howe is serving his first term as senator, representing District 13.

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Foreign exchange student becomes Nielsens visit Woltmann in Australia BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Family encompasses blood relatives, but often life experiences can lead to extended bonds. Friends and acquaintances can become much more than their titles reflect. For one Sauk Rapids couple, 8,547 miles separate them from their daughter. “We call her our Australian daughter,” Cheryl Nielsen said. “And, she calls us Mom and Dad.” Cheryl and her husband, Bill, met Delvene (Whitaker) Woltmann in 1990 when the Australian native came to Sauk Rapids as a part of a foreign exchange program. The program matched Delvene with the Nielsens. It started a lasting familylike friendship. Woltmann ended her time as an exchange student in January 1991, but the Nielsens have kept in touch with her through letters, phone calls, messages and visits. The Nielsens returned from a visit to Australia in November. “The whole thing evolved because of the value of family,” Cheryl said. “We invited her into our family and treated her like family. She was at a lot of our family functions.”

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Bill Nielsen sits with Delvene Woltmann in November. Bill and his wife, Cheryl, hosted Woltmann as an exchange student from 1990-91.

The relationship has gone beyond keeping in touch. The Nielsens have spent time connecting with Woltmann’s biological parents, her brother, her daughters and family friends. “It is fun to have all of these connections,” Cheryl said. “We are all constantly in touch.” When the Nielsens met Woltmann, communication and technology was limited to letter-writing and occasional phone calls. “With communication so limited back then, I feel it could be very hard for a family to let their daughter travel and live halfway across the world for a year,” Cheryl said. “But through Delvene’s letters, her parents began to trust in us. That made it so easy to connect with her family the first time we visited in 1993.” Both parties share in the travel. The Nielsens took a trip to Australia in 1993 with their sons to celebrate Woltmann’s 21st birthday. Woltmann returned to Sauk Rapids with family in 1995 and has come back in 2010 and 2015. “Delvene and her family have been here

to experience Christmas with us,” Cheryl said. “It was all new to them, because they had never seen snow. They were with us in Sauk Rapids, but we also took them up to our home in Canada, where they got to ride on the snowmobiles and do a lot of winter activities. They really enjoyed that and it

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was an experience they still talk about.” Delvene came back in May 2018. “This year was a surprise trip,” Cheryl said. “She flew into California for a training and then came to spend 10 days with us. It was the first time she visited by herself since she was an exchange student.” The last time Woltmann was by herself in Sauk Rapids, she was attending school. At the time, Bill was the activities director and encouraged Woltmann to pursue athletics. “Delvene joined track that spring and set the high jump record, which she still holds today,” Bill said. “She had a lot of traits that enabled her to get involved quickly. She was, and still is, very social, adventurous, smart, confident and outgoing.” Today, Woltmann continues in her family’s path as an equestrian. She and her husband, Paul, own over 1,000 acres of land in Queensland where they raise cattle and sheep. Woltmann’s father and brother also own ranches of similar stature. When the Nielsens visited in November, they spent a large amount of their trip on the family ranches, experiencing the day-to-day life. “We went snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef,”

Delvene Woltmann smiles with Bill Nielsen in Australia in 1993. Bill and Cheryl Nielsen traveled to Australia to celebrate Woltmann’s 21st birthday in 1993 after hosting her as an exchange student in 1990-91.

Cheryl said. “Besides that, we don’t do much of the touristy stuff. We had the most fun going to the family properties and getting to see what they do each day, as well as seeing their horses, cattle and other animals. You realize quickly that the Whitaker family depends on their property and livestock for their livelihood. They don’t go to work and come back. … The ranches are their work.” The Nielsens also visited a ranch in Long Reach, located in the outback. “Their ranch was incredible,” Cheryl said. “They have over 68,000 acres and tons of sheep. It was great to experience it, but we also got a taste of their hardships. Water is a premium there and, due to the drought, they have had to reduce the number of animals on the ranch.” The Nielsens said there are cultural differences in the school system. The Australian school year runs year-round. Many of the Australians also send their children to boarding schools, some over 12 hours away from home.

Despite differences, the Nielsens said the Whitakers are similar to their family in the United States. “The same values are present in other cultures, too,” Bill said. “The Whitakers value family, honesty and hard work just like we do here. We have enjoyed connecting with them and will continue to do so. They are like family to us, no matter what.” The Nielsens enjoyed their visit to Australia, but felt it was bittersweet as well. “Delvene’s dad is 80 years old, and given our age as well, we realized it might be the last time we see him,” Cheryl said. “It is hard for us to make the long flight – 14 hours from Los Angeles – so it may be the last time we visit Australia. However, we know Delvene and her children will definitely be coming back to visit Sauk Rapids.” The relationship between the Nielsens and the Whitaker family is proof that no amount of distance can sever the bond of family and friendship.

Paul, Delvene’s husband, and Delvene Woltmann smile as they spend time with Bill and Cheryl Nielsen this November at the Great Barrier Reef. The Nielsens have had the chance to connect with Delvene’s family and friends.

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Building conservation careers Brainerd-based crew helps stabilize a stretch of Mississippi River bank BY ANN WESSELL MINNESOTA BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES

RICE — Armed with loppers and sledge hammers, a Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa five-member crew drove sharpened lengths of willow into a thick, coconutfiber net. When the willows take root, they will stabilize a 600-foot-long stretch of riverbank at Mississippi River County Park, 41300 County Road 1, Rice. The Brainerd-based CCMI crew finished its service term in mid-December with a better chance of finding jobs in natural resources. This year in Minnesota, 555 CCMI crew members — including 326 AmeriCorps crew members ages 18 to 25 — worked with about 250 agencies on 399 conservation projects. CCMI crews installed rain gardens in the Twin Cities, cleared downed trees on the Sand Hill River in Polk County, suppressed wildfires on 24,400 acres across Minnesota, and assisted with hurricane relief in Puerto Rico, North Carolina and South Carolina. Crews gain training in wildland firefighting, prescribed burns, chain saw use, heavy equipment operation, pesticide application, first aid and plant identification — training that would cost potential employers time and money to provide. Those who work 1,700 hours receive a $1,355 monthly stipend and a $5,920

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The Brainerd-based Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa crew – crew leader Austin Dixon (clockwise, from front) and crew members Thomas Rusco, Megan Gillespie, Joshua Dilling and Alexis Rodriguez – stand at the Mississippi River County Park project site in Rice in October. The crew spent a week working on a bank stabilization.

education award. Agency contacts often lead to jobs. Agencies gain an efficient, economical labor source. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources’ annual appropriation of $500,000 in Clean Water Funds pays for CCMI crews’ labor costs. Local government units submit applications for work projects, and often provide matching funds. This year, CCMI crews worked with 35 soil and water conservation districts on 41 projects. “It’s been a huge help for water quality in the state because many of the partners we work with — SWCDs and watershed districts — tell us this is work they need to get done but just don’t have the staff or funds,” said Brian Miller, St. Paul-based AmeriCorps pro-

gram director. “It leverages funds from multiple sources to meet the tipping point to have a project happen. The limited resources will go further.” Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District staff oversaw the project at Mississippi River County Park, where erosion had undercut the riverbank. The work is funded through a $218,000 LessardSams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant. The CCMI crew helped with labor. Construction costs total about $137,000 to date; work will finish in the spring. “When the park was developed, crews cleared trees and mowed to the river’s edge, which may have caused destabilization,” said Greg Berg, Stearns County SWCD Lakeshed Specialist. “The area

is also hit hard in the spring with ice flow and flooding. Before, we had kind of a sheer cliff. It wasn’t really tall, but it was straight up and down in a lot of places.” Stearns County Parks Director Ben Anderson estimated 10 to 15 feet of riverbank had eroded over the past decade. The undercutting created a potential hazard. “The project is twofold in that it is stabilizing the bank and decreasing erosion but also is going to provide a better opportunity for people to fish from shore and will provide better access,” Anderson said. The CCMI crew worked on the riverbank for a week in October. Three weeks earlier, a private contractor had created a

footing in the river channel and placed 15- to 20-foot logs on the riverbed. Workers positioned upstream-facing root wads on top of the logs to divert streambank-carving water and cut the velocity. They created toe wood benches — layering jute and coconut fiber-wrapped soil lifts with brush mattresses of willow, dogwood and alder that will take root. The final soil layer was seeded. A final planting of native grasses, wildflowers, trees and shrubs is slated for spring. Berg described the intended outcome. “It’ll be more stable,” he said. “You’ll have a lot of native plants. We should have additional fish and wildlife that are inhabiting the area because of what we’ve done. You’re going to see a lot more birds, butterflies, bees because there’ll be pollinator habitat. The fish will like the toe wood. We also put in some rock veins … that deflect that water flow.” Well-placed boulders will make shore fishing easier. Anglers might have better luck, too. The rock veins create scouring that makes for good fish habitat. West Central Technical Service Area staff designed the project. Through Great River Greening, the Anoka Sand Plain Partnership coordinated the Outdoor Heritage Fund grant. A Minnesota Native Landscapes crew completed the bulk of the construction. The CCMI crew and Stearns County Parks employees finished the balance of the work. The project extended 300 feet in both directions from the boat landing. In a separate project, Anderson said the parks department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources planned to improve the boat landing next season.

Meet the crew The Brainerd-based Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa crew included members from four states. The average CCMI crew member is 22 or 23 years old and has a four-year degree. Since 2003, about 5,800 people have served on a CCMI crew. The 2018 roster included 73 crew leaders, about 60 workers in their second CCMI season, and about 100 workers from outside Minnesota or Iowa. - Austin Dixon, 24, of Catonsville, Ma. is finishing his second season as a CCMI crew leader. The Michigan State University graduate earned a fisheries and wildlife degree in 2016, and aims to work in habitat restoration. - Joshua Dilling, 22, of Kileen, Texas, studied outdoor education in high school. He plans to become an emergency medical technician and then work in a wilderness therapy program. - Megan Gillespie, 23, of Morris, earned an environmental studies degree from Hamline University in May and aims to work in the conservation or sustainability field. - Alexis Rodriguez, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz. is earning science credits at Estrella Mountain Community College with plans to study forestry at Northern Arizona University. - Thomas Rusco, 22, of Lino Lakes, plans to resume studies at Hamline University and eventually get a job in natural resources.

A project at Mississippi River County Park, 41300 County Road 1, Rice, uses anchored logs and layers of coconut fiber mats to help stabilize a 600-foot-long stretch of riverbank and curb erosion. A Brainerdbased Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa crew drove lengths of willow into the bank.

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Adam Marshall moves down court during a floor hockey game. Marshall is on the St. Cloud area adapted team, which has helped him cope with his autism spectrum disorder.

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The Storm gymnasts had a tough meet against the Moorhead Spuds Dec. 20. SRR lost by a narrow margin of 1.1 points in Moorhead, with a final score of 135.875-134.775. “The meet went very well from a performance standpoint as we hit a season high score,” said Elizabeth Walek, head coach. “We also achieved a lot of personal best scores from many of our gymnasts. It was fun to see the team loud and proud to represent Sauk Rapids-Rice. I’m proud of their hard work and focus on making corrections in practice with such limited time. Ending on a high note after four meets in a one-week timespan was great.” SRR had four gymnasts place in the allaround category – Samantha Caruth, Justus Floren, Liberty Kosloski and Carley Weisenbeck. Vault: 2. Weisenbeck 8.85, 3. Floren 8.775, 4. Kosloski 8.725, 7. Caruth 8.3, 8. Elie Weinert 8.25. Bars: 2. Caruth 8.575, 5. Kosloski 8.225, 6. Floren 8.025, 8. Weinert 7.425, 8. Katlyn Schulz 7.425. Beam: 1. Caruth 9.2, 4. Kosloski 8.4, 6. Floren 8.35, 8. Taylor Helget 8.15, 9. Weisenbeck 8.125. Floor: 3. Floren 8.65, 4. Weisenbeck 8.575, 5. Weinert 8.45, 8. Caruth 8.1, 9. Kosloski 7.975. Allaround: 2. Caruth 34.175, 3. Floren 33.8, 6. Kosloski 33.325, 7. Weisenbeck 25.55.

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ST. CLOUD – Adam Marshall is a sophomore at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, and although school is important to him, he thrives on the excitement of athletics. Adam is one of the star athletes on the St. Cloud Area adapted sports team. He was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as a young child, which makes it hard for him to compete in mainstream

athletics. He was also diagnosed with ADHD during middle school. “He has had a lot of challenges,” said Kim Marshall, Adam’s mom. “School was always hard socially, and he can still struggle, but being in adapted sports has really helped his social development and has given him confidence.” Adam started competing in adapted floor hockey in seventh grade. “I was the one to really get Adam into adapted sports,” said Mark Marshall, Adam’s dad. “I

work with the head coach at Apollo, and he suggested I ask Adam about joining the team. He has loved it ever since.” Adam competes in three adapted sports – soccer in the fall, floor hockey in the winter and softball in the spring. The three sports are run by the Minnesota State High School League. The teams are co-ed and consist of athletes from Sauk Rapids-Rice, Sartell, St. Cloud Tech and St. Cloud Apollo. The team holds the Minnesota State High School League State Tournament championship title in all three adapted sports – winter 2017-18 floor hockey, spring 2018 softball and fall 2018 soccer.

“We are so proud of him and who he has become. He would not be the person he is today without athletics.” - Kim Marshall

“It means a lot to have the championships,” Adam said. “A lot of the teams we play are in the Twin Cities, and they are from bigger schools. Even though we have all three championships, the sports are still a challenge. The other teams are competitive, so we work hard with either practice or a game every day. It’s cool to say we are state champions, but it’s really about going out and trying our best while having fun.” In floor hockey last season, Adam had 25 goals with 35 assists. While Adam is one of the star players on the floor hockey team, he focuses on his teammates. “I have seen him become a lot more responsible,” Mark said. “He puts the weight of the game on his shoulders and wants to see his teammates be successful, too.” Adam’s favorite hockey game was any game played in the state tournament. “It is awesome being at state,” Adam said. “The pace of the game is really fast, there’s larger crowds and the games are more intense, which I like a lot.” With adapted sports, Adam experiences the Adam Marshall races down the court in front of an opponent. Marshall is a member thrill of the game and of the St. Cloud area adapted sports team, which currently holds all three state playing in front of a championships – in soccer, floor hockey and softball. big crowd like many of

the varsity athletes at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. “We are so proud of him and who he has become,” Kim said. “He would not be the person he is today without athletics. It has taught him a lot about being a part of a team, being organized and responsible and becoming a part of something bigger than himself.” For Adam, adapted sports has given him opportunities which he may not have had otherwise. “I don’t think I would be playing sports if it wasn’t for the adapted teams,” Adam said. His parents agreed. “Sometimes, with a cognitive disorder, it is hard to be in a mainstream varsity setting,” Kim said. “Adam would have a hard time competing in varsity sports otherwise, due to the competitiveness and some of the challenges he has.” Adam said he wishes there were adapted ice hockey or adapted basketball teams. For now, he remains one of the star players on his floor hockey team. “I love playing the sports, and I love being on the team,” Adam said. “Being on the team gives me a chance to be an athlete and that is something I really enjoy.”

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Public Notices NOTICE OF FILING FOR MINDEN TOWNSHIP ELECTION

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Minden Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held for a two-week period beginning Tuesday January 1st, 2019 and closing on Tuesday January 15th, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the township clerk by appointment between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from January 1st, 219 through January 15th, 2019. (Please call 320-253-7915 or 320-200-8782 for an appointment.) Filing will close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday January 15th, 2019. The filing fee is $2.00 and must be paid at the time of filing. Offices will be filled at the Mark 12th 2019 Annual Elections are: Treasurer for a two-year term Supervisor for a three-year term Absentee voting can be accomplished with MInden Township Clerk at the Minden Town hall located at Golden Spike Road and Townwhall Road, Sauk Rapids,MN on Saturday March 9th 2019, between the hours for 9:00 am and 12:00 noon. Posted by Cynthia Abraham, Clerk Minden Township December 17, 2019

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Andrew Wollak keeps hold on his opponent Dec. 20 in Sauk Rapids. Wollak won by 7-1 decision.

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Skiing to the finish Kost, Zaske participate in Nordic sport BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Amidst the basketball and hockey games, wrestling matches and the swim meets, winter athletics can cause a busy schedule. For one winter sport, however, the season is just getting back into the swing of things. The Sauk Rapids-Rice-St. Cloud Apollo Nordic skiing team had the chance to compete in a couple of meets earlier this season, but until this week’s winter storm dropped snow, their meets have been canceled. “It is really hard for our team when there isn’t any snow on the ground,” said Mikayla Zaske, a SRR participant. “Not only do our meets get canceled, but we have to practice indoors at Apollo, which is hard, too.” Nordic skiing is cross-country, with two different types – skate and classic. Classic skiing can be on a groomed course or ungroomed snow in the backcountry. For skate, access to groomed snow is necessary. “Even though it’s cross-country skiing, there are still a lot of hills on our courses,” said Maria Kost, another SRR participant on the team. “Sometimes our courses intertwine and overlap with alpine courses depending on where we are at.” Kost is also a member of the fall crosscountry running team at Sauk Rapids-Rice. Despite a similar structure – with a race to get to the finish line – Kost says skiing is much more difficult. “Not only is the sport challenging, but it can be challenging to learn,” Kost said. “Along with that, there are a lot of other outside factors that can play into your race. It’s harder to avoid sticks and bumps on the course when you are skiing. I feel it takes more concentration,

too.” Zaske said Nordic skiing is different in the fact not many people realize it is a competitive Minnesota State High School League sport. “When people do realize skiing is a sponsored sport, they always think about alpine,” Zaske said. “I always have to tell people Nordic skiing is different. Once people begin to understand the sport, then they think it’s cool that I am on a ski team.” Not only has Zaske enjoyed competing and learning the sport, but it gives her the opportunity to compete in three sports – she is a swimmer in the fall and in track in the spring. “It is really cool to have something in the winter,” Zaske said. “I always love learning new things, and Nordic skiing gave me an opportunity to do that.” For both Kost and Zaske, being competitive is as key as concentration. “When you are out on the course, you need to know your strengths and weaknesses,” Zaske said. “It can get really crazy with the mass starts and little things can happen quickly. You have to stay tight.” The team has four boys and four girls on varsity, but skiers can alternate between varsity and junior varsity depending on how they are feeling that day. The team’s home meets take place at Riverside Park in St. Cloud. Kost said warming up and preparing for a meet can be difficult. “There’s no good way to warm up,” Kost said. “There’s typically only a small area to move around. There are always capes to wear at the starting line to keep you warm, but other than that, you do what you need.” For Zaske that includes a routine. “I always like to go through the course once before the race,” Zaske said. “It helps me familiarize with where the turns are and what trees may come as a

“When people do realize skiing is a sponsored sport, they always think about alpine. I always have to tell people Nordic skiing is different. Once people begin to understand the sport, then they think it’s cool that I am on a ski team.” - Mikayla Zaske

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Mikayla Zaske and Maria Kost stand in their Nordic ski jackets at Sauk RapidsRice High School Dec. 19 in Sauk Rapids. The two compete on the Nordic ski team, which is a cooperative between SRRHS and St. Cloud Apollo.

surprise.” Zaske and Kost said the most challenging courses are in Virginia and in Alexandria. “Mesabi is so hard,” Zaske said. “It is a bigger resort and one of the biggest ski meets in the United States. You can do either skate or classic, but there are a lot of big hills and a lot of people around you all the time.” Kost feels similarly of the Alexandria course. “It is technically an Alpine course,” Kost said. “It’s one of those courses where if you tripped or fell, you’d go straight into a tree.” While the two enjoy competing, they continue to work hard at spreading the word about the sport to get more students involved. “We enjoy it so much that we want others to have fun with it, too,” Kost said. “It is really a fun, challenging sport that not many people think about.”

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Stellar week for Storm’n Sabres PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

The Storm’n Sabres – Taylor Schoenberg (from left), Jayden Lommel, Ingrid Buiceag-Arama, Grace McCabe and Madison Mollner – skate towards their teammates in celebration after scoring their first goal Dec. 21 in Sartell. Mollner scored the goal 4:56 into the first.

BY LAURA HINTZEN STAFF WRITER

The Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team pulled off a three-win week, topping section 8AA rivals from St. Cloud, Buffalo and Moorhead. The girls shut out Moorhead 4-0 Dec. 22 at Moorhead Sports Center. Brooke Walters had a goal and two assists to lead SSRR. Teammates Morgan Cromwell and Rachel Wieland each scored Chloe Stockinger makes a save Dec. 21 in Sartell. Stockinger is a junior and splits time in the net with senior goalie Madison DeMarias.

Morgan Cromwell positions herself between a Buffalo Bison skater and the Storm’n Sabres net Dec. 21 in Sartell. Cromwell is a sophomore defender.

Rachel Wieland races after a Buffalo player to gain possession of the puck Dec. 21 in Sartell. The Storm’n Sabres won the game 2-1.

their first career varsity goals. Grace McCabe picked up a play to score her first goal of the season. Chloe Stockinger made 15 saves to pick up the shut out victory. The Storm’n Sabres will face host Alexandria Jan. 4 at Bernick’s Pepsi Arena in Sartell. SSRR 2, Buffalo 1 The team faced Buffalo Dec. 21 and won 2-1 in the game played in Sartell. In the first period, Madison Mollner scored a goal at 4:56. Teammates, Ingrid Buiceag-Arama and Jayden Lommel assisted on the play. The Storm’n Sabres held a 1-0 lead going into the second, and Walters scored a power play goal at 1:49, with assists from McCabe and Mallory Heder. At the bottom of the third, Buffalo scored, but could not find another goal to tie the game. Stockinger made 27 saves for the win. Buffalo fended off 17 shots from SSRR. SSRR sat 10 minutes on five infractions. Buffalo spent four minutes in the box on two. SSRR 2, St. Cloud Icebreakers 1 SSRR and the St. Cloud Ice breakers could not have been more evenly matched in the Dec. 18 game at the St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud. There was no scor-

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Teammates Morgan Cromwell and Rachel Wieland each scored their first career varsity goals in the Storm’s 4-0 shutout against Moorhead Dec. 22

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Girls hockey from page 22 ing in the first two periods. St. Cloud put a goal on board in the third but SSRR found its groove scoring goals from Mallory Heder and Lauren Wensel midway through the third period. Anna Orth had single assists on both goals. Stockinger stopped 18 shots from the Icebreakers. The team fired 37 shots on goal at the Icebreakers’ net. St. Cloud sat eight minutes on four infractions. SSRR two minutes on one.

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Jayden Lommel skates with the puck Dec. 21 in Sartell. She is a sophomore forward.

The Storm had two players score in double figures but it was not enough as they lost 73-52 in a non-conference matchup in Monticello Dec. 20 Senior Jake Schloe scored 14 points and junior Kobe Lee also had 14 to lead the Sauk Rapids-Rice offensively. The Tigers shot the ball very well in the game and the Storm had an off-shooting night. SRR hit 20-51 shots (39 percent) including 6-21 (29 percent) from 3-point range. Monticello converted on better than 50 percent, 27-52 of their field goals. The Storm trailed 45-29 and never led in the game. Thirteeen different SRR players received playing time in the contest. The Storm will play in the Granite City Classic Dec. 28 and 29. They will play Blake at 1 p.m. at St. Cloud Apollo School Dec. 28 and tangle with Apple Valley around 7 p.m. Dec. 29 at St. Cloud State University. SRR: Jake Schloe 14 (3 rebounds), Lee 14, Josh Schloe 6 (5 rebounds), Cade Milton-Baumgartner 5, Braden Tretter 4, Tyler Hemker 3 (3 rebounds), Brayden Kotcho 2, Charlie Rucks 2, Nick Schmitt 2 and Noah Jungwirth (3 assists). SRR 29 23 52

Jack Flattum Rachel Wieland maneuvers the puck around a Buffalo defender to pass to teammate Brooke Walters late in the first period Dec. 21 in Sartell. Walters scored a power play goal in the second period.

Age: 18 • Jersey: No. 27 PosiƟon: Defense

Hometown: Hudson, WI How long have you been playing hockey? 14 years.

Public Notices A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, November 26, 2018, at 7:00 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 Business Services Johnson, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, SRRHS Principal Nohner, SRRHS Activities Director Schroeder, and SRRHS Student Council Representatives Bukowski and Taylor. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda.” CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” ACTION APPROVAL OF THE OFFICIAL AUDIT REPORT A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the official audit report as presented and reviewed by Janel Bitzan of Bergen KDV, the School District’s audit firm. Board members had the opportunity to ask questions about the District’s financial operations and position. Financial information will continue to be available on the District’s website. PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:45 p.m. APPROVAL FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL TIME A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve additional paraprofessional time based on student need at Rice Early Childhood, Rice Elementary, Pleasantview Elementary, the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, and the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. These requests were based on student need and

IEP requirements for students. • Rice Early Childhood Level VI paraprofessional, for up to 30.0 hours per week. • Rice Level VI paraprofessional kindergarten through grade five, for 5.0 hours daily. • Pleasantview PATH paraprofessional, for 6.5 hours daily for the remainder of the 2018 – 2019 school year. • SRRMS Level VI paraprofessional, for 6.75 hours daily. • SRRHS Special education paraprofessional, for 6.75 hours daily. District administration requested Board approval to retroactively instate a change in duty for; Hope M. Wolfe, SRRMS Level VI paraprofessional for 6.75 hours daily from MHES noon hour paraprofessional for 3.0 daily, effective 11.08.18 at a salary schedule placement of Level VI, Step 3. APPROVAL FOR TEACHER TIME A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the addition of an Applied Behavior Strategist (ABS) teacher, for 1.0 FTE based on student need at Rice Elementary. This request is based on student need. AUTHORIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST AGREEMENT ARTICLE X ADDENDUM A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to authorize an addendum be added to the Technology Support Specialist Agreement, which will reimburse Technology Support Specialists fifty dollars per month going forward for maintenance of a cell phone/ wireless device and data plan as use of a cell phone and/ or other wireless communication devise is required in the performance of his/her job. ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-52-1B

What is one skill you hope to improve on this season? Quick feet. Tell us one thing about yourself most people do not know. I like to golf. What is your typical pre-game meal? Pasta. What is the best advice you have ever received? Defense wins championships. If you could skate or have a conversaƟon with any hockey player who would it be? Brent Burns, because my style of hockey is like him and he is a beauty. What advice do you have for younger skaters in the community? Keep working hard and take advantage of your opportuniƟes.