Sauk Rapids Herald - November 24 edition

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Saturday, November 24, 2018

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Byrds of a feather flock together

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Organization will host its Sauk Rapids Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day for the 11th year Saturday, Dec. 1. The all-day event is the largest fundraising activity for the organization.

2018 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors Anna Walz, Jenna Bukowski and Morgan Weinand, along with board members invite the public to partake in the activities which span from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Family fun day begins with kids bingo, food and refreshments at VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Children will be able to purchase tickets to play bingo. If they win, they can choose their prize from a large gift table. After the last game of bingo is called at approximately 2 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will pay the children a visit – listening to Christmas wishes, posing for photos and handing out goodie bags.

The VFW will also be the site of the evening steak fry which takes place from 5-8

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The Byrd family – Emalyn, 10, (front, from left) and Blaine, 9; (middle, from left) Elam, 12, and Carleena, 13; (back, from left) Chris and Amanda – pose in costume Nov. 19 in St. Cloud. The GREAT Theatre’s production of the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” marks the first time the entire Byrd family has been in a play together.

Family of six star “A Christmas Carol” play

BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD — A Sartell family of six is about to set stage on the Christmas season.

Chris Byrd, Benton

County Public Works Director, his wife Amanda and their four children – Carleena, 13, Elam, 12, Emalyn, 10 and Blaine, 9, are participating in the GREAT Theatre’s rendition of the iconic holiday story, “A Christmas

Carol.”

“We’re all in this together,” Carleena said. “No family member is excluded this time.”.

Blaine agreed.

“I’ve never been in a play with my dad and brother before,” he said.

“A Christmas Carol” will

take place at the Paramount Center of the Arts in St. Cloud on weekends Nov. 24-25, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, and Dec. 7-9. The story was originally published in 1843 by fiction author Charles Dickens.

As young Scrooge and Fan, Elam and Emalyn are brother and sister on and off-stage.

Chris said shortly after moving to Minnesota from Kansas in 2012, Carleena’s interest in theatre production developed into a family affair.

“Carleena was in a play, then Emalyn and Elam joined with her as munchkins in the 2013 production of ‘Wizard of Oz’,” Chris said. “Quite the coincidence considering it was our home state.”

Theatre has impacted the Byrd family.

“I’ve been the Benton County Public Works Director 6.5 years now,” Chris said. “The public speaking part of my job and being in theatre complement each other well.”

Amanda agreed, adding her job as a substitute teacher in Sartell provided similar life skills.

Chris and Amanda appreciate the life lessons theatre provides their family.

“It improves communication skills, diction and instills

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The reason for the season Trinity Lutheran hosts Festival of the Nativities

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — There is one image that embodies Christmas like no other: the Nativity.

The replication of the Christ child lying in a manger in Bethlehem, surround by the Virgin Mary and Joseph became well-known following St. Francis of Assisi’s public staging in Greccio, Italy in 1223.

One Sauk Rapids parish is honoring the true meaning of Christmas, inviting the public to reflect on the birth of Jesus as the holiday approaches. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew

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Dee Tvrdik (from left), Joanne Keck and Jan Sorell stand in the sanctuary of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids Nov. 14. The three are part of a 12-member committee that organized the parish’s Festival of Nativities which takes place Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

PUBLIC NOTICES

• Benton County Summary Financial Statement 2017 - pg. 12, 13, 14, 15 • (3) City of Sauk Rapids Public Hearings - pg. 15 • MN Department of Education District Revenues and Expenditures - pg. 18 • Benton County Special Minutes, Nov. 5 - pg 15 • Benton County Regular Minutes, Nov. 6 - pg. 15

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Title IX opens doors for SRR girls athletics 14 sports now available in district Hockey Association of Minnesota was formed in 1986, with schools across the state steadily adding teams to their athletic scene.

Nicole Wilke, a 1993 graduate of Sauk RapidsRice, remembers the late 1980s vividly.

“I spent a lot of time watching the athletes from the classes of 1988, 1989 and 1990 and what they did so well during their athletic careers,” Wilke said. “One of the biggest changes I watched them go through was the addition of the three-point line in basketball. It was interesting to watch the high school athletes adjust to that.”

Wilke was a threesport athlete during her time at Sauk Rapids-Rice, competing in volleyball, basketball and softball.

She had the opportunity to play competitive interscholastic sports starting in seventh grade, but youth opportunities still were not available during that time.

Elizabeth Walek, a 2003 graduate, was starting to experience some of the youth opportunities in the community, but they were still limited.

“I appreciated what-

ever opportunities I had, even if they were limited, because I knew those beEditor’s note: This is the fore me weren’t able to second of a two-part arparticipate in youth opticle surrounding the hisportunities,” Walek said. tory and significance of “One instance I can rewomen’s sports within the member is playing hockSauk Rapids-Rice Disey from age 4 to 8. I was trict. Look for the first the only girl on the boys half of the article in the team, but I was one of Nov. 17 edition. them. I never felt unequal.

We just all loved the sport SAUK RAPIDS — we were in.”

The Title IX legislation Both Wilke, SRR changed the high school Community Education scene in 1972. For Sauk Director, and Walek, SRR Rapids-Rice and other Head Gymnastics Coach, high schools, girls intersaid there is growing opscholastic sports reenportunity in girls athletics tered the culture. today.

Today, girls have “Girls today need to many opportunities for run with what they have high school athletics. Denow and take every opspite that, there are still portunity they can,” struggles for the teams Walek said. “There’s so and their coaches in terms much more opportunity to of participation and fan participate in things they base. are passionate about. It’s At the start of the not as cookie cutter any1980s, the Minnesota more.”

State High School League , Wilke said there is had sponsored state tourstill more to be done to naments for eight girls get girls involved in athsports – track and field, letics. gymnastics, tennis, vol“Growing the proleyball, basketball, crossgrams and recruiting country, skiing and swimgirls is always a work in ming. progress,” Wilke said.

Through the mid“There’s always more 1980s, girls athletic opgirls out there, and we portunities continued to continue to grow our proincrease. The Women’s grams through constant collaboration between the community education department, our activities directors and coaches. I Benton County marriage applications would love to see more - Jonathon Douglas Horning and Dakota Nicole girls involved in athletDauphinais, both of Rice. ics.”

- Darold Dean Orton and Debra Ann Brenny, both Megan Foley, SRR of Sauk Rapids.

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Chloe Stockinger kicks a soccer ball downfield during the 2018 season at a game in Sauk Rapids. This year’s girls team struggled for enough girls to fill the rosters.

“There is still a large gap between men and women sports, not only in high school, but collegiately as well,” Bailey said. “It is evident that male sports have much higher attendance rates despite advancements in women sports. To me, it was discouraging to see so many students attend the boys game on any given night of the week but rarely anyone shows up for the girls. One of the best decisions made for basketball, in my opinion were the doubleheaders we played with the boys.

It gave us the opportunity to watch them, and it helped draw a bigger audience for the girls.”

Today, SRR girls have 14 sports they can choose to play, with an average of four or five offered each season.

“I feel it’s important for kids to have exposure to be able to try multiple sports because they have so many opportunities,” Wilke said. “Especially for girls, having role models like the Minnesota Lynx and the nationallyrecognized University of Minnesota Gophers volleyball team really gives PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER girls a look into what is Abby Tangen swims a breaststroke event at a dual meet in Monticello earlier this fall. Girls swimming is one of the possible.”

Girls Basketball Head Coach, said the numbers for the teams this year have doubled from last year. Wilke said the high school programs make a big difference in participation numbers for younger grades.

“The younger kids see the success of our varsity athletes, especially in recent years, and they get excited,” Wilke said.

“They often want to try that sport to see if they can be successful, too.”

Cori and Bailey

Becker are SRR threesport athletes who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level.

“Athletics have taught me a lot and while I have had a lot of opportunity, it is still obvious boys have a higher popularity in both enrollment and for spectators,” Cori said. “Girls drop out of sports at a much higher rate than boys, and you can see that in the team size at the high school level.”

Bailey agreed.

longest-running sports in Sauk Rapids-Rice, with the girls team created before the boys team.

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“Family can be your biggest critic.”

The children were enthusiastic about being in a production as a family.

“As a family, we can guide each other and offer feedback in a specialized way,” Elam said.

Emalyn agreed.

“The older two give Blaine and I a lot of tips, and we run lines together at home,” she said. “I like having my siblings around because most plays don’t have many kids to talk to.”

Unlike sports, where parents are exclusively observers, Chris and Amanda watch and play alongside their kids.

“Everyone gets involved directly in theatre,” Amanda said. “I wish I could watch them more but crew responsibilities prevent that sometimes.

I love cheering them on from backstage and watching them grow.”

Each member of the Byrd family has their own preference in production.

Amanda has found her calling in serving on the technology crew and as a stage manager. The children prefer acting.

“It can be tough finding roles for us though,” Elam said. “As teens and younger, we are stuck between child roles and adult roles.”

The Byrds were familiar with “A Christmas Carol” prior to the project.

Carleena even read the book.

“The book familiarized me with the old English dialect,” Carleena said.

The family’s church, Riverside Church of Sauk Rapids, performs the play annually as well, but the Byrds’ schedules were always at odds.

“We had always considered getting involved with ‘A Christmas Carol’,” Chris said. “It looks like our family got its Christmas wish.”

Christmas carol from front self-confidence,” Chris said.”

Amanda echoed Chris’s sentiment..

“The kids have fun and don’t realize they’re developing valuable skills,” Amanda said.

Whether acting or helping behind the scenes, the family has been in many productions, mostly through GREAT Theatre, of Waite Park, and its partnership with schools and the Paramount Center for the Arts.

“Amanda and I would volunteer for the tech crew,” Chris said. “Four years ago, I decided to try my hand at acting. I had small roles in ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Mr. Poppers Penguins’ with some of my kids. The big role came in 2017.”

Last year, Chris was chosen as the lead role in

PHOTOS BY JAKE DOETKOTT

Amanda (right) directs a cast member Nov. 19 in St. Cloud.

Amanda has participated as a member of the tech crew for 14 productions and serves as assistant stage manager for “A Christmas Carol”.

the Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life”.

“I wanted a part in the play, but to our surprise they wanted me to play

Chris Byrd, Benton County Public Works Director, assumes the role of Belle’s husband Nov. 19 in St. Cloud during dress rehearsal for “A Christmas Carol”. Chris played the lead role, George Bailey, in “It’s a Wonderful Life” last year during the holiday season.

George Bailey,” Chris said.

Chris accepted the part and studiously pursued the role.

“It was nerve wracking,” Chris said. “It was a massive time commitment for Amanda and I. We ran lines every night together.”

Amanda agreed.

“It was tough trying to find time for the kids because of our involvement,” she said. “We’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be with each other more this year with ‘A Christmas Carol’.”

The Byrd’s children compete in fall and springtime extra curricular activities but the family clears their schedules to make room for winter plays.

“It works out perfectly for everyone,” Amanda said. “It offers us plenty of family engagement during that special time of year – work or play.”

The Byrds enjoy the perks and struggles of working as a family.

“It’s tough to refrain from directing each other around,” Amanda said.

Two injured in Sauk Rapids Township FOLEY — Two Royalton residents were injured in a near head-on collision Nov. 20.

Lindsey Kampa, 35, received serious but nonlife-threatening injuries in the collision. Her passenger, 12-year-old Connor Hebler, suffered minor injuries.

According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to a two-vehicle accident at about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Mayhew Lake Road Northeast and 35th Street Northeast.

Investigating authorities learned a vehicle driven by Griffin Doherty, 19, of Sauk Rapids, had been traveling northbound on Mayhew Lake Road Northeast and had attempted to turn westbound onto 35th Street Northeast. Kampa was approaching the intersection southbound on Mayhew Lake Road Northeast as Doherty initiated his left turn. Doherty turned left in front of Kampa resulting in the vehicles colliding nearly head on in the intersection.

Griffin Doherty and his passenger, 14-yearold Graham Doherty, of Sauk Rapids, were not injured in the collision.

Kampa and Hebler were transported to the St. Cloud Hospital. Griffin Doherty was cited at the scene for failing to yield the right of way.

Sauk Rapids Police Department, Sauk Rapids Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance assisted the sheriff’s office at the scene.

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Community members will have the opportunity to participate in activities in other areas in town. The Sauk Rapids Fire Department will be collecting toys at the fire hall for their annual Toys for Tots drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again during the parade along the route. As they wrap up the in-house drive, runners will congregate at 3 p.m. in the fire hall parking lot to participate in the Trots for Tots event at 3 p.m. Those wishing to attend can participate in the fun run for free with the donation of a new, unwrapped children’s toy.

As dusk arrives the streets of downtown Sauk Rapids will fill with families waiting for the annual Holiday Lights Parade. The parade begins at 5 p.m. and runs from Second Avenue from Third Street South to Fourth Street North.

Other events are also happening in Sauk Rapids Dec. 1.

Look to What’s Happening on page 9 for information about area happenings or visit the city of Sauk Rapids website, http:// https://www.ci.sauk-rapids. mn.us, for more information about the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador events.

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Rice truth in taxation meeting takes place Dec. 3 Finalized budget awaiting county certification

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The Rice City Council approved a resolution Nov. 19 establishing a final budget for 2019. The budget document will be finalized following the city’s truth and taxation meeting Dec. 3 and certification with Benton County. A detailed line-item summary has not yet been released.

The city of Rice expects its 2019 expenditures to be $1,292,380.

Revenues will be $1,398,445. According to 2018’s budget, the city will generate an additional $133,955 in 2019, but will spend an approximate extra $60,000.

Rice City Treasurer Sheri Johnson said the big-ticket item that was budgeted for 2019 was $20,000 for road repairs.

The city also plans to rebuild a high service pump at the water treatment plant which is estimated to cost $21,800. The city is hoping to increase fund budgets to prepare for future infrastructure projects.

In other council news: - Approved assessments for delinquent lawn mowing charges to be applied to property taxes at an interest rate of 3 percent per month on the entire assessment amount until Dec. 31.

Assessments will be payable simultaneously with real estate taxes beginning in 2019, with interest accrued each unpaid year.

- Openings for positions on the park board and planning and zoning commission will be posted to the city of Rice website http://cityofrice. com soon if applicable.

- The city’s truth in taxation meeting will take place at the 7 p.m.

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Nativity from front Lake Road N.E., will host Festival of Nativities from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 30 and 2-6 p.m. Dec. 1. The church will display roughly 50 nativities from across the globe which will be accompanied by a live historical nativity, with volunteers dressed in costume, answering questions about Bethlehem and the events surround Christ’s birth. A children’s area with touchable Nativities and a craft project will be provided, as well as music, cider and cookies.

The event is the first of its kind at Trinity Lutheran.

It is free and open to the public, regardless of religious denomination.

After hearing of a similar event on the west coast from a friend, congregation member Joanne Keck was intrigued. She spoke with three friends and the group proposed the idea in the parish’s monthly newsletter.

“I immediately had a contact from Sharon Eickhoff, who is a retired Spanish teacher in our congregation,” Keck said. “She shared she had a 75-piece nativity from Spain and she also had 12-14 other international nativities. That was the go ahead to do this.”

Keck and her friends knew it was a sign and by May they had formed a committee of 12 people to organize the event. Since June the group has been finalizing details of the event. Many congregation members have volunteered their Nativities for display.

International scenes will be identified by country. Israel, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Germany and Greece are only a handful of countries that will be featured in the display. Scenes are made of wood, ceramic, tin, fabric and come displayed as traditional creche scenes, pyramids or wall hangings.

“I am amazed how they are all different,” said Dee Tvrdik, committee member.

Eickhoff’s collection began when she traveled to Spain in 1968, chaperoning her Spanish students.

“We were pretty young

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Joanne Keck’s grandchildren surround a Christmas pyramid with a Nativity scene at her home in Sauk Rapids. The piece is from Germany and is one of many international Nativities that will be on display Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

and didn’t have much money and I wanted some kind of souvenir,” said Eickhoff who taught in the St. Cloud School District No. 742 for 35 years. “We found these clay figurines that represented the Nativity. We were pretty enchanted with the Spanish tradition of the Nativity so we bought some of the figurines. Then, it seemed like every time we traveled, we picked up a nativity from wherever we traveled.”

Eickhoff said that in Spain, the Nativity not only includes the traditional figures – Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the wise men and the shepherds – but it also includes figures of all the common working people of the country, such as flamenco dancers, farmers and even a bride and groom.

“We thought it was really unique and sent a nice message that everyone is welcome at the Christ’s birth,” said Eickhoff, who has more than 75 figures in her Spanish Nativity. “…

Gift giving is not done until Three Kings Day (also known as the Epiphany).

So, under the tree at Christmas is the Nativity – God’s gift to the world. There is a gift under the tree but it is the Nativity set with all these different characters that are all coming to witness and give gifts to the Christ child.”

Eickhoff said in addition to her large Spanish set, she owns more than 30 other Nativities. She is hap-

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py to have the opportunity to share her collection.

“I never thought about doing this, but I think it is a great opportunity to show that around the world people value the Christian philosophy and they honor the birth of Jesus. Some of them are made out of core materials – corn stalks, pieces of woven fabric, wood. It doesn’t matter the value they are, it shows people from many countries worship and believe, and it shows their culture in the way they display their Nativity.”

Keck agreed.

“Even though all of these countries, we are all so different, almost all of them have nativities,” she said. “They all celebrate the birth of Christ in one way or another with their own traditions.”

Nativities have been staples in the houses of

Keck and committee member Jan Sorell throughout their lives.

“It was always a part of our Christmas celebration,” Keck said. “We always had a nativity displayed by the tree or somewhere else in the house.”

Sorell agreed.

“That is true of our house, too,” she said. “It was always a family time together, to put it up together.”

The committee hopes the event provides a space for families to set aside time to reflect on the reason for the season.

“The birth of Christ is the true meaning of Christmas,” Keck said. “That is what drew us to do the festival. I think it will be a special way for people to focus on the birth of Christ, to step by and take some time to do that.”

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A Nativity scene from Peru is displayed in Sauk Rapids Nov. 14. The scene has cultural features such as llamas.

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Richard J. Sprouse

married Kristine Arndt Oct. 25, 1980 in New Ulm. The couple have lived in Sauk Rapids since 1994.

Richard was a public information officer for the Department of Natural Resources for over 18 years, retiring in 2016.

He honorably served his

country in the Army from 1975-80. Richard was an active man who enjoyed running, lifting weights, biking, reading, football and listening to music. He was a wonderful husband and father, always putting his family first. We will miss his humor, kindness, selflessness and support.

Survivors include his wife, Kristine, of Sauk Rapids; son, Mark (Sara), of Lakeville and daughter, Gina Sprouse, of Fargo, N.D. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

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Nov. 12 1536 hrs: Officers were advised of a Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School student who got on a different bus and were trying to determine where the student was at. Officers located the student on a bus near Evergreen Trailer Park in Sartell and the student stated she was going to see a boy. Officers transported student back to school and released to middle school staff.

Incidents: 26 traffic stops, 22 assists, 18 medical, 16 parking, 14 various calls, 11 suspicious, 8 child, 7 domestics, 6 alarms, 6 civil, 5 accidents, 5 disturbances, 5 thefts, 3 human services reports, 3 animals, 3 vehicles, 2 911, 2 utility problems, 2 welfare checks, 2 repo vehicle, 2 harassments, 2 driving, 2 trespassing and 2 dvs.

Nov. 13 1818 hrs: Officers received a complaint of a small, light package delivered on the 400 block of 18th Street Northwest. The caller was concerned it may be something harmful. Upon arrival, officers learned the package had cleared customs and was delivered by a postal worker. The officer opened the package, and the caller then remembered it was something she ordered online.

Edmund L. Bretz Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Edmund L. Bretz, 91, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away Nov. 19 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids.

Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate and entombment will be at Assumption Mausoleum in St. Cloud. Friends and relatives could call from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to the services at church Saturday. Parish prayers were 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Edmund LeRoy Bretz was born July 30, 1927 to William and Magdelena (Auel) Bretz. He was married to Glenyce C. Andrie Nov. 21, 1950. Ed was a farmer and he also worked in

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maintenance operations for the University of Minnesota, Morris for 32 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Ed loved to fish, play cribbage, garden and tell jokes. He was a huge fan of the Minnesota Vikings and made the most beautiful bonfires at the family lake reunion every year. Ed was a very genuine and outgoing man who loved story telling and stealing his grandkids’ noses. He could always be counted on to help out and be “Mr. Fix-It”. Ed was

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Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Glenyce, of Sauk Rapids; children, Chuck, of Sauk Rapids, Debi Myhra, of Omaha, Neb., Jackie (Tony) Thielen, of Omaha, Neb., Mickie (John) Bisek, of St. Paul, Renee (David) Malmskog, of Moorhead, Pam (Dean) Thielen, of Elkhorn, Neb., Kelly (Dan Rydel) Bretz, of Maplewood; sister, Margaret Smith of Calif.; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren on the way and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William, Jr., Allie, Vincent and Albert; and sisters, Antonia McCabe and Catherine Bretz.

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Letter to the Editor Two cents added to Southside Park

Tony Kroll, Sauk Rapids Corrine Becker invited me to add my 2 cents to her skin in the game. Maybe it would be a good idea to plant chokecherry, juneberry and pinch cherry trees in Southside Park. These trees would not only attract birds,but also grandparents who want to teach their grandchildren how God’s nature provides us with delicious fruit. The trees have to be labeled with names and that the fruit is delicious.

It could happen in today’s world that a child never has the chance to plant a vegetable, catch a fish, hunt a pheasant, milk a cow or pick a cherry – only go to the store.

Thank you, constituents

Jeff Howe, Minnesota House of Representatives District 13 I want to thank the residents of District 13 for the support and the privilege of serving as your next Minnesota senator. I am humbled by the support I have received and do not take this responsibility lightly. I want to assure you I will represent all of District 13 and will continue to do my best to represent everyone and work for what is best for our area and the state. Contact me with any questions or concerns you may have for the upcoming session at phone 651-296-2084 or email sen. jeff.howe@senate.mn. Thanks again and good luck.

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Kent Nelson, Sartell No one with any sense of empathy, decency or self-respect likes to see another person suffer, fall from grace, fail miserably or spin out of control while making a fool of himself.

It is even more disheartening to know the person making a fool of himself is incapable of knowing how his own actions and Tweets are affecting those he chooses to disparage. Such is the position our esteemed president finds himself at this time. As he continues to spin out of control with his lies, name calling, finger-pointing and threats, his bullying demeanor is wearing thin. His syncopates, Kelly Ann, Sarah Huckabee, Fox News, especially Sean Hannity, are charged with the task of spinning his discombobulated statements into something sane for his faithful followers to believe, and they unwittingly do.

At rallies prior to the mid-term elections, Trump said the elections were about him – a vote for a Republican candidate would be a vote of support for him. When it did not happen, he blamed the candidates who lost by accusing them of not spouting his rhetoric and policies. Denying facts, creating alternative fantasies or as Kelly Ann likes to say alternative facts is a staple of Trump’s mindset.

Trump is like a cornered animal with no escape and his behavior is revealing.

So, what do we recognize that can prove the fact our president is both deluded and paranoid? The examples are too numerous to list but the following serves to illustrate: declaring victory after the mid-term elections with the Democrats flipped 36 and counting house seats and the Republicans gained only two senate seats; claiming Republicans lost because Democrats voted once and then went to their cars, changed clothes and voted again; saying people need an identification to buy cereal; claiming migrants wanting to come to the United States were an invasion reviling that of Normandy; and, with the Mueller investigation closing, his maniacal Tweets of no collusion, witch hunt, fake news and the investigation is damaging our democracy.

Sadly, Trump is sounding like a punch-drunk boxer in his last throes of sanity.

Shakespeare, a master of the foibles of human nature, captures Trump’s faults to perfection with two quotes: from Cassius in “Julius Caesar” who said “the fault dear Brutus is not in our stars, but in ourselves …”. And, Puck in “A Midsummer’s Nights Dream” who said “Lord, what fools these mortals be.”

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Marching orders, part two Last week’s column left off where I not know. She must have received the same found myself at the quaint and packed St. care I did. I am thankful she pointed me to Cloud State University’s Women’s Center the PRC, and I chose life. Fifteen years latduring a rally and protest against the Preger, again, here I am unexpectedly pregnant nancy Resource Center. There I was, with and my first-born daughter, whom I chose to permission, speaking to the entire audience let enter this world, blesses me at my weakmade up of students, professors and leadest moments in this aged body carrying a ers. I established my ethnicity before I benew life. My daughter nurtures me, and I gan, and the faces I was speaking to were am the mom. The PRC is a legit center that engaged and sincere. helps women who are ethnic, educated and I began telling about my close friend, BY MERCY NYGAARD not living in poverty. They offer help during venturing into the PRC for a free pregnancy pregnancy and after baby is born and even Life by Faith test. Upon discovering it was positive, she help post abortion women find hope. left there and called a facility to schedule After I finished speaking, a silveran abortion. She knew exactly who to call and where to haired leader came and stood by me and tried to undo go to have that done. I wish to this day there was more I everything I testified to with other women’s stories, poscould have said and done to support her. Three months sibly confidential stories she claimed were full of shamlater, I found myself unexpectedly feeling as if I were ing. pregnant. My friend who had an abortion pointed me to The students were then given their marching orders the PRC for a free test. I was nervous having no family to the PRC and handed a poster. I was able to speak with nearby. I feared condemnation and the loss of all my all of them and many thanked me for sharing my story, future plans and dreams. as they held posters with no idea of what was written on I told the audience of the peace and listening care I them. received from one of the volunteers after my pregnancy Two things I took away from that event. These coltest proved positive. It was mentally the hardest seven lege-aged kids are being told what to think. They are months of my life, and when I considered ending it at not mindless robots. They want to hear the truth, and times, the only thing keeping me alive was the life in- they want to follow something. If we do not share with side of me. That is when I received a card in the mail them, giving God the opportunity to capture their hearts, with a sweet message of “How are you?” signed by the then they will follow the world. But it cannot be done volunteer who sat with me during my test, along with through yelling or guilt. I asked them questions and then her phone number. Again, I told of how she cared for listened well. They in turn listened to me. me after I called her and she helped me find health care And, two: There were many praying that day – conand mental care both religious and non. The audience’s gregations – because of the announced protest. My footexpressions were still engaged and concerned, perhaps a steps were ordered and lions’ mouths were shut so truth little surprised, so I continued on. Certainly, there was a could be heard. Those students got their marching orgreater power at work during my speech. ders from the leaders that day. But when your marching After I had my baby and witnessed the miracle of orders are from God, the commander of angel armies, be birth, my life was still harder than I could have ever obedient and bold in Jesus. imagined it to be. There was no romance or fairytale.

Prayers were heard. Continue to pray with me that The volunteer reached out again, reminding me I was those who heard the testimony of hope and truth would never alone. seek out the Creator and Author of life and declare Him My friend walked out of the PRC three months be- Lord of their lives. fore me and decided to have an abortion for reasons I do

How education has changed poster board or other materials. Now,

By Aby Froiland students are challenged with group memPleasantview Elementary School bers who do not have internet access at Principal home.

One of the things I most appreciate We are more connected than we have about American Education Week is the ever been, yet we see in numerous genopportunity to look at the progress of ederal health studies that many of children ucation. Public education is truly one of ISD No. 47 still feel unconnected and alone. What our nation’s most significant and yet still are schools doing? evolving achievements. As I look back, Schools are adapting to connect with students and there are pivotal moments in education that stand out to teach students to connect with one another. This year me.

Public education had its birth in the 18th century. It at Pleasantview in every grade level, we have started started out as providing a basic education in one-room weekly social emotional learning. So far, we have been school houses. In the first part of the 20th century, immi- working with students on self-awareness. Students have gration and city growth exploded. This rapid expansion been learning about emotions. They have been asked to caused one-room school houses to be overcrowded and identify, label and describe situations with emotion vooutdated. The idea of arranging students by grade levels cabulary. They have also learned about the brain state began to surface. Our nation grew from 6 percent to 51 model. Students have learned about the brains’ reaction percent graduating from high school. The second half in survival (brain stem), emotional (limbic system) and of the 20th century was all about equality and competi- executive (prefrontal lobes) states. We have trained, intion post-World War II began a new era of opportunities corporated and encouraged the proactive use of classfor minorities and women. Schools became integrated, room safe spaces into daily routines. Through this imand the United States started to globally compare them- plementation we have had lots of conversations. What we have noticed from these conversations is students selves with other nations.

The broad expanse of the internet has dominated the want to be seen, heard and understood. They want to be 21st century thus far. What impact has this had on our connected.

As students and staff become more self-aware of public schools? Just as this expansion has significantly their triggers and brain states, they are able to manage changed our daily lives, it has changed our schools.

Teachers have significantly different jobs. Teach- their emotions more effectively. As emotions are maners used to be keepers of knowledge. Now, they are fa- aged, students are able to be seen, heard and undercilitators of accessing knowledge. Students used to be stood. This feeling of connectedness (being seen, heard challenged with finding information to complete a re- and understood) results in fewer unexpected behaviors. search project. Now, students are challenged with sifting Consequently, there are fewer students feeling scared, through mounds of information to determine which is embarrassed, stressed, humiliated and alone. Our goal credible. Teachers used to assign group members based is to have students apply what they have learned about on those students assigned to the class or room. Now, themselves through self-awareness to the other four key teachers may assign group but have no control over social emotional competencies: self-management, relagroup member input from the internet. Students used to tionship skills, social awareness and responsible decibe challenged with group members who could not bring sion-making to empower them to be lifelong learners.

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Discouraging deer, rabbits After our first snowfall, have you nothey will not jump a fence that is close to a ticed a lot of tracks in your yard? Not only wall or a second fence for fear of not being are these animals looking for food, but they able to stop before hitting it after landing are leaving their tracks behind as evidence. inside the first fence. Metal wire fencing Keeping these varmints away from your made with 3 or 4 inches between the wire valuable plants means making those plants squares or rectangles works well for deer. inaccessible, bad smelling or bad tasting.

This kind of fencing comes in rolls 3-, 4- or Inaccessibility means a physical barrier, 5-feet high, but can be used along with adBY LINDA G. such as a fence. Bad taste and smell require ditional wires strung above it to reach the TENNESON a chemical or natural agent placed on or needed height. Deer are reluctant to jump Green and around the plant that discourages animals a fence when they cannot clearly see where Growing in from approaching the plant. Plus, there are Benton County the top of it is. plants that deer and rabbits seem to instincWire fencing may also be laid flat on tively know are poisonous. the ground because deer may avoid it for fear of getFences to deter rabbits need to be 2 feet high and ting their feet stuck in the wire squares. Electric fence should be tightly fixed to the ground with earth sta- lines work well to deter deer, but require electrical ples or the bottom of the fence buried underground knowledge to install and maintain. A final option is a few inches. Metal chicken wire or hardware cloth fishing line installed at deer chest height. The deer fencing works best for deterring rabbits because they cannot see it, but they may stop when they feel the can chew through plastic fencing. Rabbits can dig or line touching them. wiggle around or under fences that are not tightly seSmell and taste deterrence involves a purchased cured to the soil. Earth staples look like regular sta- chemical that is usually mixed with water and sprayed ples but they are 6 to 8 inches long and are pushed on the plants. Some brands are able to remain potent into the ground by hand or hammered in. One com- even after a rain. There are recipes online for mixpany makes these staples with a loop at the top so ing a home version of a similar spray which usually that the staples can be easily removed when needed. I contain eggs or garlic to produce a disagreeable smell found rabbit tracks on top of a 16-inch raised garden and taste. bed and was surprised a rabbit could jump up there, There are plants that deer and rabbits will not so do not be tempted to make a rabbit deterrent fence touch even in mid-winter, but it is best to use some less than 2 feet high. kind of deterrent to protect the investment and enjoyFences to deter deer should be 7 or 8 feet high ment that special plants give us. because deer can jump shorter fences. Exceptions to Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota this are fences that are shorter but installed at a 45-de- Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor. gree or similar angle. Because deer cannot judge the width of the fence, they are reluctant to jump it. Also,

County Road 78 reconstruction plans progress

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

FOLEY — Preliminary designs for Benton County Road 78 reconstruction are 90 percent complete. The county plans to begin work on the north section of County Road 78 from County Road 2 into Morrison County.

Benton County Public Works Director Chris Byrd updated the board of commissioners at their meeting Nov. 20 at Foley City Hall. The county has contracted an engineering firm to assist with the plans due to the high turnover in the engineering department.

Byrd said preliminary plans are for two 12foot driving lanes with a 4-foot paved shoulder and 2-foot aggregate shoulder on each side of the roadway. The county will be seeking 60-feet of rightof-way on both sides, where a 10-foot flat-bottom ditch will be used as a linear treatment pond.

“We are seeking 60 feet of right-of-way on either side of the roadway that way we can contain our roadway drainage wholly within our rightof-way and still have room for utilities,” Byrd said. “What we see a lot of times on narrow rightsof-way (is) utilities are plowing right through

the bottom of our roadway ditch, whether they are putting holes in there or they are plowing in cables. So, we wanted to make a space available for utilities to place that outside of our drainage ditch so we can maintain (those).”

Byrd said the 60 feet right-of-way will also create a uniform corridor that aligns with road construction south of County Road 2. He said it makes it easier to approve utility permits and there is less chance for error of utilities being placed on private property if the county can tell companies the right-of-way is 60 feet all along the thoroughfare.

Byrd went on to explain the requirements for storm water drainage due to the reconstruction, saying any new development has to abide by the guidelines regardless of urban or rural designation.

Commissioner Jake A. Bauerly asked Byrd to prepare cost breakdowns of using the linear ditch system with berms compared to creating a stormwater pond.

“My concern is these dams in the ditches will hold water, then we will have cattails … and then it becomes a wetland and then you can’t clean it,” Bauerly said. “I’d like to see a cost breakdown of what you will save by go-

ing to this design. ty’s emergency operations Commission Ed Popp plan. Each year the plan is What We Do ForatYou agreed withCan looking reviewed and approved as cost. He said he would be required by the Minnesota interested in making the Department of Homeland ditches comparable to the Security and Emergency 15-foot ditches which are Management. south of County Road 2 to - Approved the 2019eliminate standing water. 21 joint agreement be“We might have to tween the University of buy a little bit more right- Minnesota and Benton of-way but in the long run County to provide 4-H it might be cheaper and programming and extenwe won’t have to worry sion educators. The counabout a lot of the other ty’s portion of funding (things),” Popp said. is an average of roughly Full-Color Byrd said he thought $135,000 each year.

Graphics Signage! would still the county - Adopted the counneed to create berms to ty’s comprehensive local stop the water to meet water management plan. current guidelines which This is a 10-year plan may have changed since updated every five years. the southern County Road The plan has been re78 was reconstructed. viewed and approved by In addition to the the Board of Water and roadway reconstruction, Soil Resources.

Byrd said one bridge - Approved a donaalong the stretch would tion of $2,810 from Backbe enhanced while two ing the Blue Line to the bridges would be replaced county to be used in the entirely. sheriff’s office K-9 proByrd said the county gram. is working on acquiring - Amended the comland and hopes to have prehensive plan agreea February bid opening, ment with HKGI to inFull-Color Graphics Full-Color Graphics Signage! awarding the Signage! project in clude a chapter on parks.

March. Utilities would The chapter will serve as be relocated in April and a guiding document but May before heavy con- will also serve as the legal struction begins. basis for park dedication The cost of the entire fee extractions. The piece project is estimated at just will add an additional under $5 million. Morri- $15,040 to the HKGI conson County is responsible tract. for about $500,000 of that - Authorized 20 peramount. cent of net proceeds of tax In other board news: forfeiture land sales to be - Approved the coun- used for county parks.

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Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 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. St. Mary’s Cathedral, 25 Eighth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Tickets available at http://www.greatriverchorale.org.

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m. — Leatherwork in Jewelry-Making. Learn to create trending leather jewelry in this hands-on class. An introduction to leather tools, techniques and supplies will be taught and participants will create a leather bracelet and leather earrings in class.

For teens and adults. Limit 15. Registration began Nov. Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Avon Products Hol14. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain iday Open House. All new Avon products at discounted prices. Beautiful Christmas gifts, gorgeous custom jewStreet, St. Cloud. elry, gifts for children plus all your favorite make up, Thursday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Avon Products eyeliner, powders, eyeshadows, nail products, skin care, Holiday Open House. All new Avon products at dis- hair care, fragrance and more. 1111 4 1/2 Ave. N., Sauk counted prices. Beautiful Christmas gifts, gorgeous cus- Rapids. Follow the hot pink signs. tom jewelry, gifts for children plus all your favorite make up, eyeliner, powders, eyeshadows, nail products, skin Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — St. Cloud Friends care, hair care, fragrance and more. 1111 4 1/2 Ave. N., of the Library Book Sale. Stop by the book sale and stock up on great deals. Proceeds go to support the liSauk Rapids. Follow the hot pink signs. brary. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Thursday, Nov. 29, 4-8 p.m. — St. Cloud Friends of the Street, St. Cloud.

Library Book Sale. Stop by the book sale and stock up on great deals. Proceeds go to support the library. Great Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Make and Take River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Saturday. Stop in Saturdays during December to create a holiday-themed craft. For school-aged children. While Cloud. supplies last. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Thursday, Nov. 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Dementia Support Friends of Foley Library. Great River Regional Library, Group. Join trained facilitator, Anna Harren, on the last 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Thursday of every month. Free and open to the public.

Good Shepherd Community Fellowship Hall, 325 11th Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Toys for Tots Drive. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids Fire Department. Sauk Street N., Sauk Rapids.

Rapids Fire Hall, 408 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. The Thursday, Nov. 29, 6-7:30 p.m. — Foley Library Com- fire department will also be picking up toys along the munity Meeting. Join Great River Regional Library Ex- Sauk Rapids Parade of Lights route in the evening. For ecutive Director Karen Pundsack for a discussion about more information call Neil at 320-260-1752. library services. Give input on how the library can best serve you by meeting the needs of your community. For Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors Holiday Parade of Lights and planning purposes, RSVP by calling 320-968-6612.

Family Fun Day. See page one of this issue or the city’s Friday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Avon Products Holi- website at https://www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. Sauk Rapday Open House. All new Avon products at discounted ids. prices. Beautiful Christmas gifts, gorgeous custom jewelry, gifts for children plus all your favorite make up, Saturday, Dec. 1, 1-4 p.m. — Third Annual Homespun eyeliner, powders, eyeshadows, nail products, skin care, Holidays. Purchase homemade arts, crafts, baked goods hair care, fragrance and more. 1111 4 1/2 Ave. N., Sauk and holiday items from tenant and community members.

Brief fashion show, piano music, cookies and cider. DoRapids. Follow the hot pink signs. nations of baked goods can be dropped from 9 a.m. to 5 Friday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — St. Cloud Friends p.m. Nov. 30. Good Shepherd Community, 1115 Fourth of the Library Book Sale. Stop by the book sale and Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. stock up on great deals. Proceeds go to support the library. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Saturday, Dec. 1, 2-6 p.m. — Festival of Nativities.

Roughly 50 nativities from across the world displayed, Street, St. Cloud. a historical living nativity, music, kids craft activity, ciFriday, Nov. 30, 5-8 p.m. — Festival of Nativities. der and cookies. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Roughly 50 nativities from across the world displayed, Lake Road N.E, Sauk Rapids. a historical living nativity, music, kids craft activity, cider and cookies. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Saturday, Dec. 1, 2:30-5 p.m. — Dine and Dialogue: How to build a better St. Cloud. This conversationLake Road N.E, Sauk Rapids. based program aims to bridge gaps between people and Friday, Nov. 30, 4-5 p.m. — Tae Guk Kwon Do. Come creates an environment where understanding and com-

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Monday, Dec. 3, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. Old Creamery Café, 405 East Main Street, Rice.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N., St. Cloud.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3:30-7:30 p.m. — Craft and Vendor Boutique. Hosted by Holy Trinity School Parent Teacher Organization-Pierz. More than 40 crafters. Concessions available. Handicap accessible. 80 Edward Street, Pierz.

Thursday, Dec. 6, noon to 5 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. Cloud.

Thursday, Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m. — St. Cloud Hospital Festival of Lights. Traditional lighting ceremony at 7 p.m.

Carolers, a living nativity, Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookies and cocoa. Attendees encourages to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the food shelf. 1406 Sixth Ave. N., St. Cloud.

Thursday, Dec. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Regional Coin Club Meeting. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 Second Street S., St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to noon — Cookie Walk. Use our red plastic buckets and gloves to pick out your own assortment of cookies. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S., Sartell. For more information call the church office at 320-251-0804 on week day mornings or visit http://www.fumcscr.org.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Saved by Strength.

Hosted by Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge. Competition for all sizes and strengths. Test your abilities in challenges such as farmers carry, axle deadlift and log carry. Prizes given in each age category. St. Francis Health and Wellness Center, 116 Eighth Ave. S.E., Little Falls. For more information or to register contact Jan Burley or Jay Grove at 320-632-0627 or visit http://www.stfrancishealthwellness.org.

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Write the winning team next to the business NAME _____________________

Due at office by Wed., Nov. 28 at 12 p.m.

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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 320-290-0504.

Gilman Co-op Creamery __________________ Tri-County Insurance ____________________ Murphy Chevrolet ______________________ Lincoln Auto Repair _____________________ Fred’s Heating & AC _____________________ Danny’s Dugout _______________________ Manea’s Meats________________________ Mies Outland ________________________

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Bob Bjorklund

PHONE ___________________

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Benton County Summary Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2017 The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning Benton County for interested citizens. Questions about this report can be directed to Montgomery Headly, Benton County Administrator at (320) 968-5004.

A FULL COPY OF THE COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AT THE NUMBER ABOVE OR BY WRITING TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AT THE BENTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 531 DEWEY STREET, PO BOX 129, FOLEY, MN 56329. IN ADDITION, THIS AND PRIOR YEAR COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE https://www.co.benton. mn.us/151/CountyFinances COUNTY OFFICIALS Title Name Elected: Commissioner District #1 Warren Peschl Commissioner District #2 Ed Popp (Board Chair) Commissioner District #3 James J. McMahon, Sr. Commissioner District #4 Spencer Buerkle Commissioner District #5 Jake Bauerly Auditor - Treasurer Nadean Inman County Attorney Philip Miller Sheriff Sheriff Troy Heck Appointed: Administrato Montgomery Headley Department of Development Director Roxanne Achman Human Services Director Robert Cornelius Land Services Director Michael Harvey Public Works Director Christopher Byrd, P.E. CALL (320) 968-5000 TO REACH COUNTY OFFICIALS

A USER’S GUIDE TO COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following definitions will help citizens understand the terminology used in the County’s financial statements.

COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the county. It is used to account for all financial resources except those that are required to be accounted for in another fund.

Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of revenue sources that are legally restricted for specific purposes. Major Special Revenue Funds include the Road and Bridge Fund and the Human Services Fund.

The Debt Service Fund accounts for resources used to pay the principal, interest and related costs of long-term debt.

The Capital Projects Fund accounts for financial resources used to acquire or construct major capital facilities, improve or construct county roads and bridges, or fund building improvements.

COUNTY FIDUCIARY FUNDS Trust and Agency funds are used to account for assets held by the county in a trustee capacity or as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other government units, and/or other funds.

MAJOR CATEGORIES OF COUNTY EXPENDITURES Current Expenditures include all expenditures other than capital outlays and debt service on county boards.

Capital Outlay Expenditures include all expenditures for the construction of county facilities or the purchase of buildings or major equipment.

Debt Service includes all expenditures for the repayment of bonds issued by the county, including the payment of principal, interest and fiscal agent fees associated with the bonds.

A Profile of Benton County

A Profile of Benton County Key Indicator Estimated Population (U.S. Census Est.) Total Assessed Market Value Of All Taxable Property

Percent Increase 2016 /Decrease 39,468 1.19%

2017 39,937

$2,755,871,000

$2,672,638,900

3.11%

99.7%

99.8%

-0.10%

Total Revenues (All Governmental Funds)

$39,210,710

$43,913,961

Total Current County Expenditures (All Governmental Funds)

$40,808,247

$44,237,391

Percent of Property Taxes Collected

Total Number of Employees

Where it goes...

Where it comes from...

Charges for Services 8%

Debt Service 9%

All Other 8%

All Other 4% General Government 16%

Human Services 28%

Intergovernmental 38%

-7.75% Highways 19%

Total Outstanding Net Bonded Debt $10,191,780 Bond Rating on Most Recent General Obligation Bond Issue

General Government activities include expenditures for general county activities such as the County Commissioners, Administrator, Assessor, Auditor-Treasurer, County Attorney, the Department of Development (zoning and environmental services), and the County Recorder.

The Public Safety activities include expenditures for the operation of the Sheriff’s Office and the county jail, plus the county’s share of probation office costs.

The Highways and Streets activities include expenditures for highway department construction and maintenance programs.

The Sanitation activities include expenditures for county solid waste management programs, including county-sponsored recycling programs and rural “clean-up” events.

The Human Services activities include the administration of federal, state and county human service programs, including child support collection activities, social service programs such as chemical dependency treatment programs and child protection services.

The Health activities include expenditures for the public health function, including immunization programs, health education, nursing home screenings and clinics for clients enrolled in the Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program.

The Culture and Recreation activities include expenditures for the regional library system, the county historical society and county parks.

The Conservation of Natural Resources activities includes expenditures relating to soil and water conservation and University of Minnesota extension office.

The Economic Development activities include expenditures designed to promote Benton County, help local businesses grow and attract new businesses to the County.

$9,923,386

A1 (Moody’s) AA (S&P)

A1 (Moody’s) AA (S&P)

268

265

2.70%

Public Safety 20%

1.13%

Reconciliation of Governmental Funds Balance Sheet to the Government-Wide Statement of Net Position Governmental Activities Year Ended December 31, 2017 TOTAL FUND BALANCES FOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS $33,698,603 Total net position reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position is different because: Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, used in governmental activities are not financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds.

87,842,219 The County’s net pension liability and related deferred inflows and outflows are recorded only on the statement of net position.

Balances at year-end are: Net Pension Liability $ (149,913,294) Deferred Inflows of Resources Pension Related (6, 705,352) Deferred Outflows of Resources Pension Related 7,308,890 (14,309,756) Other long-term assets, such as delinquent taxes, delinquent and noncurrent special assessments, and certain state-aid highway allotments, are not available to pay for current-period expenditures and, therefore, are reported as deferred inflows of resources in the governmental funds.

5,368,2324 Long-term liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and payable in the current period and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds.

General Obligation Bonds 10,191,780 Compensated Absences 2,828,528 Net Other Postemployment Benefits 936,049 Accrued Interest Payable 129,904 Total Net Position Of Governmental Activities

Property Taxes 50%

(14,086,261) $98,513,029

Reconciliation Of The Statement Of Revenues, Expenditures, And Changes In Fund Balances Of Governmental Funds To The Government-Wide Statement Of Activities - Governmental Activities Year Ended December 31, 2017 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS $2,192,831 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because:

governmental funds, a capital lease arrangement is considered a source of financing, but in the statement of net position, the lease obligation is reported as a liability. Repayment of capital lease principal is an expenditure in the governmental funds, but repayment reduces the lease obligation in the statement of net position.

Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement of activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation expense.

Principal Payments for Capital Leases

Expenditures for General Capital Assets, Infrastructure, and Other Related Capital Asset Adjustments $5,176,539 Current Year Depreciation (4,820, 258) 356,281 Revenues in the statement of activities that do not provide current financial resources are not reported as revenues in the funds.

Deferred Inflows of Resources December 31 5,368,224 Deferred Inflows of Resources January 1 (5,400,983) (32,759) Bond proceeds provide current financial resources to governmental funds, but issuing debt increases long-term liabilities in the statement of net position.

Proceeds for Debt Issuance Premium for the New Debt Issuance

(3,590,000) (177,485) (3,767,485)

Repayment of debt principal is an expenditure in the governmental funds but the repayment reduces long-term liabilities in the statement of net position.

Principal Repayments: General Obligation Bonds

3,470,000

Some capital asset additions are financed through capital leases. In

6,545

Some expenses reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported as expenditures in governmental funds.

Change in Accrued Interest Payable Amortization of Discounts/Premiums Change in Compensated Absences Change in Net Other Postemployment Benefits Change in Inventories Change in Deferred Outflows Change in Net Pension Liability Change in Deferred Inflows of Resources CHANGE IN NET POSITION OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES

568 29,091 (212,800) (67,715) (73,656) (6,101,450) 8,885,404 (4,342,551)

(1,883,109) $342,304

Statement of Fiduciary Net Position Agency Funds December 31, 2017 Assets Cash and Pooled Investments Due from Other Governments Liabilities Due to Other Governments Accounts Payable Funds Held in Trust

Total Assets

$1,643,851 130,420 $1,774,271

Total Liabilities

$1,664,381 15,946 93,944 $1,774,271

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Benton County Summary Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2017 Summary of Disbursements 2017

Balance Sheet Governmental Funds - December 31, 2017 Asset Cash and Pooled Investments Petty Cash and Change Funds Restricted Cash Undistributed Cash in Agency Funds Taxes Receivable: Delinquent Special Assessments Receivable Delinquent Noncurrent Accounts Receivable Accrued Interest Receivable Due from Other Funds Due from Other Governments Inventories Prepaid Items Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance Total Assets

Miscellaneous

Debt Service

Capital Projects

Other Governmental Funds

Total Governmental Funds

$ 5,347,309 177,821

$ 5,133,468 2,660

$ 3,397,602 1,682,526 36,969

$ 5,088,701 2,849

$ 430,028 -

$ 32,309,420 3,200 1,682,526 825,565

44,654

89,373

-

25,755

882

-

399,028

1,191 6,181 3,372,624 185,180 250 $ 6,010,569

75,973 1,578,822 29,426 $ 7,298,724

8,112 360,540 8,328 13,013 14,406 $ 5,540,527

$ 5,142,852

37,603 $ 5,130,035

747 2,131 449,492 $ 882,398

8,859 362,671 133,733 26,278 53,969 5,226,897 185,180 121,626 449,492 $ 41,788,444

$ 312,904 158,647 30,230 180,692 682,473

$ 28,891 23,570 6 94,793 58,455 205,715

$ 9,800 9,800

$ 12,323 12,323

$ 168,621 17,558 186,179

$ 872,154 433,171 292,523 53,969 481,348 58,455 2,191,620

925,482 126,716 1,052,198

368,652 368,652

25,755 25,083 50,838

882 1,812 2,694

390,484 390,484

5,368,224 529,997 5,898,221

29,426 163,579 5,371,048 5,564,053

14,406 4,410,953 540,801 4,966,160

5,082,214 5,082,214

749,083 4,365,935 5,115,018

518,320 (212,585) 305,735

306,806 10,924,149 4,906,736 7,292,179 10,268,733 33,698,603

$ 7,298,724

$ 5,540,527

$ 5,142,852

$ 5,130,035

$ 882,398

$ 41,788,444

General

Road and Bridge

Human Services

$ 10,591,664 3,200 525,425

$ 2,320,648 79,841

238,364 48,241 26,278 47,788 224,835 77,544 $ 11,783,339

LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES, AND FUND BALANCES LIABILITIES Accounts Payable $ 169,932 $ 169,683 Salaries Payable 225,851 25,103 Contracts Payable 292,523 Due to Other Funds 6,175 Due to Other Governments 204,317 1,546 Unearned Revenue Total Liabilities 606,275 488,855 DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable Revenue 297,433 3,359,536 Property Taxes Levied for Subsequent Year 320,769 55,617 Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 618,202 3,415,153 FUND BALANCES Nonspendable 77,544 185,430 Restricted Committed Assigned 1,921,131 Unassigned 10,481,318 Total Fund Balances 10,558,862 2,106,561 Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Fund Balances $ 11,783,339 $ 6,010,569 See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds- Year Ended December 31, 2017 General

Other Road and Bridge

Human Services

$ 11,847,681 299,320 1,966,113 1,830,515 15,991 1,200 242,334 233,106

$ 2,079,735 20,450 3,698,836 671,409 50,195

$ 4,351,556 7,628,987 485,215 1,550 489 129,906

16,436,260

6,520,625

6,013,902 7,842,851 86,701 559,421 414,123 373,533 -

Debt Service

Capital Projects

366,173 45,550 400,602 175,105 38,545 7,454 46 82,131

$ 944,597 570,587 32 4,766

$ 477,287 481,385 2,000 8,976 17,626

12,597,703

1,115,606

1,519,982

7,574,828 172,470

11,384,118 1,072,229 -

278,633 254,451 317,967 -

27,263 -

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-

-

15,317,794

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers In Transfers Out General Obligation Bonds Issued Premium on Bonds Issued Proceeds from Sale of Assets Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)

REVENUE Taxes Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Gifts and Contributions Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Total Revenues EXPENDITURES CURRENT General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets Human Services Health Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Economic Development INTERGOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets DEBT SERVICE Principal Interest Bond Issuance Costs Fiscal Charges Total Expenditures

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES Fund Balances - Beginning of Year Prior Period Adjustment, See Note 1.E Fund Balances - Beginning of Year as Restated INCREASE (DECREASE) IN INVENTORIES FUND BALANCES - END OF YEAR

Miscellaneous $

Governmental Funds $

Total Governmental Funds

845 32,415

$ 19,700,856 367,018 365,320 14,746,510 3,162,244 54,536 12,204 251,877 550,145

987,274

33,260

39,210,710

-

111,760 38,193 116,355 -

176,639 -

6,404,295 8,135,495 7,691,183 11,384,118 1,158,930 559,421 908,729 373,533 172,470

-

-

123,068 14,075

-

27,263 123,068 14,075

-

-

3,470,000 298,660 70,108 16,899

-

-

3,470,000 298,660 70,108 16,899

7,747,298

12,456,347

851,051

3,855,667

403,451

176,639

40,808,247

1,118,466

(1,226,673)

141,356

264,555

(2,335,685)

583,823

(143,379)

(1,597,537)

34,433 (738,551) 2,898 (701,220)

117,364 (432) 19,985 136,917

(268,377) (268,377)

271,921 (161,433) 110,488

3,590,000 177,485 3,767,485

883,336 (138,261) 745,075

-

1,307,054 (1,307,054) 3,590,000 177,485 22,883 3,790,368

417,246

(1,089,756)

(127,021)

375,043

1,431,800

1,328,898

(143,379)

2,192,831

10,141,616 10,141,616

3,269,973 3,269,973

5,549,081 141,993 5,691,074

4,418,217 172,900 4,591,117

3,650,414 3,650,414

3,786,120 3,786,120

449,114 449,114

31,264,535 314,893 31,579,428

-

(73,656)

-

-

-

-

-

(73,656)

$ 10,558,862

$ 2,106,561

$ 5,564,053

$ 4,966,160

$ 5,082,214

$ 5,115,018

$ 305,735

$ 33,698,603

See accompanying Notes to Financial statements

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Revenue Fund 2017 Details of Warrants Issued

Salaries & Wages Paid ADVANCED DISPOSAL ALLSTREAM ALPHA TRAINING & TACTICS LLC AMERICAN DOOR WORKS ANOKA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES AVIANDS BEHRENBRINKER/STEPHEN C BENTON CO HIGHWAY DEPT BENTON CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY BENTON CO NEWS BENTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP INC BENTON SOIL & WATER BESSERS BIKE BARN INC BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CTRL MN BRADSHAW & BRYANT, PLLC BRAINARD LAW OFFICE C.H. ROBINSON COMPANY CARDMEMBER SERVICE CASH WISE PHARMACY #3041 CDW GOVERNMENT INC CENTRACARE CLINIC CENTRACARE HEALTH CGW LAW OFFICE CHANTRY/AMY J CITY OF FOLEY CITY OF SAINT CLOUD CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP COBORN'S PHARMACY SERVICES #1702 COLE PAPERS INC COMPREHENSIVE LOSS MANAGEMENT INC CORPORATE HEATLH SYSTEMS CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC DAKOTA COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DIGITAL INSURANCE INC EAST CENTRAL ENERGY EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL JUVENILE CENTER ELK RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION ENVIROTECH ESRI FIVE STARR AUTO REPAIR FOLEY COLLISION CENTER GIRARD'S BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC GOVERNMENT JOBS.COM INC (NEOGOV) GRANITE ELECTRONICS GREAT RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORP HEALTHPARTNERS HILLYARD/HUTCHINSON HP, INC IBM CORPORATION MC3 IMPACT INITIATIVE FOUNDATION JOHN HANCOCK K & K TIRE & AUTO CENTER KEEPRS, INC LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICE LAW OFFICE OF SAM YOUNG LETG LLC MADDEN GALANTER HANSEN LLP MADISON NATIONAL LIFE MAR-BEN INC MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC MCCC, MI 33 MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL MEND CORRECTIONAL CARE, PLLC METAFILE INFORMATION SERVICES, INC MIDWEST PROTECTION AGENCY, INC. MILLE LACS COUNTY JAIL MINNESOTA COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA ELEVATOR INC MINNESOTA MONITORING INC MINNESOTA REVENUE MINNESOTA UI FUND MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST MN DEPT OF CORRECTIONS STS MN MUTUAL LIFE MN SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION MN STATE AUDITOR MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS-001200 NORTHERN BUSINESS PRODUCTS OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE OF MN IT SERVICES PHOENIX SUPPLY PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH PROGRAMS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER LTD RANGER CHEVROLET REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA REPUBLIC SERVICES #891 SCHWEGEL COMMUNICATIONS INC SPECTRUM SUPPLY COMPANY INC ST CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORGANIZATION

$5,119,801

11,050 18,252 5,990 5,784 97,729 12,416 67,831 40,891 70,348 12,070 23,363 75,000 214,987 5,767 6,700 29,000 26,400 5,000 41,152 13,035 19,162 28,500 9,737 14,467 22,000 27,582 19,605 11,300 7,156 15,347 5,155 93,037 5,941 10,195 138,746 19,093 6,728 132,550 7,500 110,100 9,800 5,062 15,796 13,028 5,186 6,920 547,352 10,000 1,506,718 6,231 13,734 6,738 24,111 5,700 30,845 19,533 56,178 32,697 26,400 16,040 10,635 9,934 12,127 52,734 94,874 5,304 88,250 12,350 7,785 27,965 6,125 10,464 5,903 333,371 7,627 23,278 244,797 30,133 21,553 12,940 49,356 67,087 84,320 5,404 5,299 10,355 20,537 7,962 83,491 1,298,713 16,500 25,000 138,139 7,743 17,775 27,776 5,895

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Continued from previous page ST CLOUD HOSPITAL ST CLOUD REFRIGERATION STAR PUBLICATIONS STATE OF MINNESOTA BCA SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC SWATMOD LLC SYNATRIX TEAMSTERS LOCAL 320 TENVOORDE MOTOR CO TRUSTPOINT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE UNITED STATES TREASURY VERIZON WIRELESS VISUAL GOV SOLUTIONS, LLC WEST PAYMENT CTR WESTERN DETENTION PRODUCTS WINDAHL TECHNOLOGY LLC WORKS COMPUTING, INC. XCEL ENERGY VENDORS LESS THAN $5,000 Total

39,569 9,308 11,581 12,750 5,561 156,309 16,084 5,084 21,527 137,455 194,330 100,000 1,785,951 24,035 6,600 8,913 5,893 10,455 36,436 264,853 381,451 $15,088,179

Road & Bridge Fund 2017 Details of Warrants Issued Salaries & Wages Paid

$742,547

49ERS FRINGE FUND AG WETLAND SERVICES INC ALBERTA TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES ASTECH BEAUDRY OIL COMPANY BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER BODIES BY UCH, LLC BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION BURSKI EXCAVATING INC CARGILL, INCORPORATED CHAMBERLAIN OIL COMPANY CHIP GADACZ TRUCKING CITY OF FOLEY CITY OF SARTELL CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC CONDUENT CORPORATE HEALTH SYSTEMS DIAMOND MOWERS DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT DIRTWORKS 2000 INC DLL EXCAVATING, INC DOOLEY'S PETROLEUM INC DYNA SYSTEMS EISENSCHENK/STEVEN FORTERRA PIPE & PRECAST FRONTIER PRECISION INC GATR OF SAUK RAPIDS GILMAN CO-OP CREAMERY GILMANTON TOWNSHIP GLENDORADO TOWNSHIP GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY, LLC GRAHAM TOWNSHIP GRANITE LEDGE TOWNSHIP H & R CONSTRUCTION CO. HANCOCK CONCRETE PRODUCTS LLC HARD ROCK SCREENING, LLC HARDRIVES, INC. HEALTHPARTNERS HELMIN CONSTRUCTION HOTSYMINNESOTA.COM I.U.O.E. - LOCAL 49 FRINGE BENEFIT FUND INDEPENDENT TESTING TECHNOLOGIES, INC INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATKNIFE RIVER CORP-NORTH CENTRAL KNIFE RIVER CORP-NORTH CENTRAL KONRAD MATERIAL SALES, LLC KS STATE BANK LAND O'LAKES OIL COMPANY Salaries & Wages Paid

20,082 10,800 12,533 5,366 129,285 48,327 12,563 6,175 24,129 29,450 28,817 7,876 7,196 139,207 6,870 23,400 6,604 107,572 5,685 14,508 37,727 9,584 5,250 64,766 86,252 6,446 46,710 51,223 26,296 15,428 7,217 12,288 12,074 8,620 8,830 10,264 26,933 18,775 95,700 6,771 91,879 20,947 10,060 195,720 13,240 5,686 1,438,462 21,139 18,259 59,951 27,918 $742,547

49ERS FRINGE FUND AG WETLAND SERVICES INC ALBERTA TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES ASTECH BEAUDRY OIL COMPANY BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER BODIES BY UCH, LLC BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION BURSKI EXCAVATING INC CARGILL, INCORPORATED CHAMBERLAIN OIL COMPANY CHIP GADACZ TRUCKING CITY OF FOLEY CITY OF SARTELL CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC CONDUENT CORPORATE HEALTH SYSTEMS DIAMOND MOWERS DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT DIRTWORKS 2000 INC DLL EXCAVATING, INC DOOLEY'S PETROLEUM INC DYNA SYSTEMS EISENSCHENK/STEVEN FORTERRA PIPE & PRECAST FRONTIER PRECISION INC GATR OF SAUK RAPIDS GILMAN CO-OP CREAMERY GILMANTON TOWNSHIP

20,082 10,800 12,533 5,366 129,285 48,327 12,563 6,175 24,129 29,450 28,817 7,876 7,196 139,207 6,870 23,400 6,604 107,572 5,685 14,508 37,727 9,584 5,250 64,766 86,252 6,446 46,710 51,223 26,296 15,428 7,217 12,288

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GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY, LLC GRAHAM TOWNSHIP GRANITE LEDGE TOWNSHIP H & R CONSTRUCTION CO. HANCOCK CONCRETE PRODUCTS LLC HARD ROCK SCREENING, LLC HARDRIVES, INC. HEALTHPARTNERS HELMIN CONSTRUCTION HOTSYMINNESOTA.COM I.U.O.E. - LOCAL 49 FRINGE BENEFIT FUND INDEPENDENT TESTING TECHNOLOGIES, INC INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATKNIFE RIVER CORP-NORTH CENTRAL KNIFE RIVER CORP-NORTH CENTRAL KONRAD MATERIAL SALES LLC Fund 2017 Human Services

, 8,620 8,830 10,264 26,933 18,775 95,700 6,771 91,879 20,947 10,060 195,720 13,240 5,686 1,438,462 21,139 18 259

Salaries & Wages Paid

$3,369,867

Details of Warrants Issued

180 DEGREES Aflac Afscme Albers/Ammie & Brent ALLSTREAM ANOKA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES Association of Minnesota Counties Avivo Bemboom's Fence Benson Funeral Home Inc Benton Co Auditor-Treasurer Benton Co Children Mh Collaborative Benton Co Human Services Benton Co Human Services Black/Jenelle Braun/Lynn & Jared CARDMEMBER SERVICE Carlson/Christine L Catholic Charities Catholic Charities-Hope Catholic Charities-St Paul Central Mn Mental Health Center Champ Software Incorporated CHS City Of Rice CLAUSEN/JOEL & LAURIE Clinicare Corporation Community And Family Services Llc DataBank IMX LLC DG Homes & Remodeling Dhs Maps DHS Operated Services Dieger/Janita & Kevin Eisenbraun/Beth & Travis FAMILIES IN TRANSITION SERVICES, INC Foley Funeral Home Inc Foley Nursing Center Goldman/Mark & Marinda Greater Minnesota Family Service Gronau/Valerie & Allen Hansen/Sheri Hansmeier/Kimberly Healthpartners Hennepin Co Accounts Receivable HP, Inc Independent Lifestyles JOHN HANCOCK Kindred Family Focus X Kissner/Laurie Larson/Candice Allana

68,764 6,516 53,797 9,016 7,713 15,048 8,851 324,930 10,340 10,060 200,489 72,404 56,859 6,932 11,440 10,518 46,931 11,052 14,660 52,979 149,005 223,385 16,095 103,780 5,000 8,415 91,016 20,272 18,540 7,587 600,973 334,183 70,039 17,556 9,059 8,136 15,673 5,518 14,648 10,343 14,464 51,985 1,147,568 17,617 29,839 24,063 17,960 136,423 20,261 12,692

Larson/Kris Ellen Lemon/Terry & Polly Little Sand Group Home Inc Lumber One Cold Spring Lutheran Social Service Of Mn MADISON NATIONAL LIFE MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Maxcel Management, Inc MCCC, MI 33 Mcmahon Counseling & Consultation Serv Metro Bus Mille Lacs Academy MINNESOTA MONITORING INC Mn Child Support Payment Center Mn Correction Fac - Red Wing MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST Mn Dept Of Revenue Mn Mutual Life MS State Retirement System Nagel/Debra & Jade Nationwide Ncpers Group Life Ins-001200 North Homes Inc Northern Business Products Northwood Childrens Home Inc Northwoods Consulting Partners Office Depot Office Furniture Solutions Inc Office of MN IT Services Patregnani/Teresa PERA Perrington/Sheila & Thomas Petrangelo/George Pinehaven Youth and Family Services Prairie Lakes Youth Programs Professional Guardianship Services, Inc Puchtel/Rebecca & Joseph Rabiner Treatment Center Rathkamp/Peggy and Jeffrey Rem Robak/Tracey Schmitz/Carol & Thomas Schoenberg Construction, Inc Seven County Process Servers LLC Smith/Ella Social Security Administration Strandlund/Melissa & Anthony The Bridge Totzke/Gretchen Tri-Cap Inc Trust Point US Treasury Verizon Wireless Village Ranch, Inc Walrath/Patricia Wieber/Tracey & Kevin Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home Woodland Hills Inc Woodward/Laura & Joseph Yang/Gao Hlee Non Tax Misc Mileage Client warrant over $5000 Warrants under $5000 Total

7,650 7,217 27,561 39,187 58,166 8,927 24,452 5,200 5,188 20,666 25,513 67,179 33,702 16,951 73,015 45,932 200,139 22,629 27,548 17,154 66,943 5,392 14,227 14,351 192,174 13,885 13,125 13,200 12,751 5,018 713,155 13,046 6,476 9,230 18,926 13,712 28,615 12,634 5,458 14,140 37,548 14,032 38,607 5,190 7,224 8,120 5,416 18,528 10,991 9,550 123,563 1,230,876 27,020 35,211 9,480 18,324 12,795 126,608 23,084 7,988 13,016 105,191 149,194 643,473 $12,172,720

Statement of Net Position Assets Cash and Pooled Investments Restricted Cash Petty Cash and Change Funds Taxes Receivable: Delinquent Special Assessments Receivable: Delinquent Noncurrent Accounts Receivable Accrued Interest Receivable Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance Due from Other Governments Inventories Prepaid Items Nondepreciable Capital Assets: Land Right-of-Way Construction-in-Progress Depreciable Capital Assets: Building (Net) Machinery, Vehicles, Furniture, and Equipment (Net) Land Improvements (Net) Infrastructure (Net) Total Assests

Governmental Activities $33,134,985 1,682,526 3,200 399,028 8,859 362,671 133,733 26,278 449,492 5,226,897 185,180 121,626 2,346,666 15,595,191 601,683 10,148,469 4,990,123 216,548 53,943,539 129,576,694

DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES Pension Related 7,308,890 Liabilities Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Contracts Payable

$872,150 433,175 292,523

Due to Other Governments Accrued Interest Payable Unearned Revenue Compensated Absences Payable Due in Less than One Year General Obligation Bonds Payable Due in Less than One Year Compensated Absences Payable Due in More than One Year Net Other Postemployment Benefits Payable Due in More than One Year General Obligation Bonds Payable Due in More than One Year Net Pension Liability Due in More than One Year Total Liabilities

481,348 129,904 58,455 141,426 3,210,000 2,687,102 936,049 6,981,780 14,913,294 31,137,206

DEFFERED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Pension Related 6,705,352 Property Taxes Levied for Subsequent Year 529,997 Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 7,235,349 Net Position Net Investment in Capital Assets 77,193,879 Restricted for: General Government 253,811 Public Safety 346,753 Highways and Streets 4,063,965 Culture and Recreation 75,028 Conservation of Natural Resources 4,095,778 Economic Development 336,937 Debt Service 5,003,148 Unrestricted 7,143,730 Total Net Position $98,513,029

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Program Revenues FUNCTIONS/PROGRAMS GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES General Government Public Safety Highway and Streets Human Services Health Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Economic Development Interest Total Governmental Activities

Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position

Fees, Charges, Operating Grants Capital Grants Expenses Fines and Other and Contributions and Contributions

Governmental Activities

$ 6,703,151 $ 1,563,766 $ 171,780 $ 9,637,358 899,547 531,306 7,984,701 402,512 3,707,308 658,000 11,715,488 570,336 6,790,868 1,137,004 37,717 814,728 579,344 51,284 103,056 942,096 11,201 210,011 367,268 459,553 19,048 356,008 $ 39,514,703 $ 3,555,411 $ 12,329,057 $ 1,025,268 General Revenues Property Taxes Wheelage Taxes Gravel Taxes Mortgage Registry and Deed Tax Payments in Lieu of Taxes Tax Abatement Payments Received Grants and Contributions Not Restricted to Specific Programs Unrestricted Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Total General Revenues

$ (4,967,605) (8,206,505) (3,216,881) (4,354,284) (284,559) (425,004) (353,316) (440,505) (356,008) (22,604,967)

Change in Net Position Net Position - Beginning of Year Prior Period Adjustment, See Note 1.E Net Position - Beginning of Year NET POSITION - END OF YEAR

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT City of Sauk Rapids PURPOSE To consider the adoption of an Ordinance that would regulate the placement of small wireless facilities in the R-1 and D-1 zoning districts, and establish performance standards for small cell wireless facilities in the City of Sauk Rapids.

Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.saukrapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application.

Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

R-47-1B

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT City of Sauk Rapids PURPOSE To consider the adoption of ordinance standards relating to the maintenance of commercially zoned properties in the City of Sauk Rapids.

Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.saukrapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application.

Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

R-47-1B

19,068,363 390,645 56,371 38,432 29,602 217,600 2,633,263 251,388 261,607 22,947,271 342,304 97,855,832 314,893 98,170,725 $ 98,513,029

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT City of Sauk Rapids PURPOSE To consider an Ordinance amendment that would allow rooftop solar as an accessory use in the R1 and R2 zoning districts instead of a Conditional Use. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.saukrapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application.

Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

R-47-1B

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in special session on November 5, 2018 in the Extension Conference Room at the Benton County Government Center in Foley, MN with Commissioners Jake Bauerly, Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle, Ed Popp and Warren Peschl present. Call to order by Chair Popp was at 3:00 PM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

Buerkle/McMahon unanimous to conduct a closed meeting of the County Board (at 3:02 PM), as permitted under MN Statutes §13D.05, Subdivision 3(b), for Attorney-Client privilege discussion between the County Board and legal counsel.

McMahon/Buerkle unanimous to return to open session (at 4:17 PM).

Sheriff Troy Heck expressed his concern with staffing levels at the Sheriff ’s Office; there is a possibility that he will have a deputy sheriff who would not be able to fulfill his normal deputy duties. He stated having one less deputy would jeopardize the safety of his staff and would be a detriment to the services provided to the citizens of Benton County. Heck inquired of the possibility of adding another deputy to the ranks to get the patrol unit back up to the full twelve deputies. He stated his attempt to find a “budget neutral solution” as previously requested by the Board; the only potential item he could identify to help offset the cost of an additional deputy is to eliminate one permanent, part-time Court Security Officer and have that work filled by the deputy who may not be able to perform their full normal duties. Board members discussed suggestions including hiring a retired deputy for the short term, “pulling a Bailiff and putting them on the road”, or “pull one of our individuals on the drug task force and put them on the road”. Sheriff Heck noted that reducing drug enforcement would be a “scourge on our area”. Bauerly referenced a recent meeting of the county board and the planning commission where the topic of existing and upcoming orderly annexation areas was discussed; he noted that these areas are already covered by a different law enforcement group. Bauerly commented “…the population of non-covered Benton County employees keeps going down…the ratio between law enforcement and non-metro citizens…I’d like to see some data on that…what it’s going to look like after annexation… how many people in Benton County are relying solely on the Benton County Sheriff ’s Office for coverage…I think 66% of our Benton County population is covered by the cities of Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud and Sartell…” Heck referenced previous data from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on the ratio of licensed officers to citizens in the unincorporated areas; at that time, Benton County was still behind the average. McMahon commented “…the Sheriff ’s duties are not necessarily day-to-day patrol and answering calls…they need to do the warrants, civil papers, track court prisoners…within the city limits…as the cities get more populous, the workload goes up for the Sheriff ’s Office…” Peschl commented “…there’s a lot of things happening that the Board does not realize what’s going on…I’d rather be over-protected than under-protected…”

McMahon and Popp stated that, while they are not opposed to adding a new deputy, they would like to let the current situation “play out” first.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to adjourn at 4:37 PM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-47-1B

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 6, 2018 at the Foley Fire Hall, 81 Norman Avenue South, with Commissioners Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle, Ed Popp, Warren Peschl and Jake Bauerly present. Call to order by Chair Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

McMahon/Peschl unanimous to approve the amended agenda: add item—appointments to general election canvass board.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Consent Agenda item #4 was “pulled” for further discussion.

Bauerly/Peschl unanimous to approve the remaining Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2018 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of October 17, 2018 as written; 3) approve Letter of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (representing Deputy Sheriffs, Detectives and Court Security Deputies) to allow voluntary participation in a Fitness Incentive Program, and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) accept and file Administrator’s Report/Monthly Financial Report; 6) approve application to renew On-Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License for Oak Hill Golf Club,8852 Indian Road NW, Sauk Rapids, for the period 10-28-2018 to 10-28-2019; 7) approve Application for Exempt Permit for MN Dark House Association-Central Chapter to conduct a raffle at Henry’s Catering & Banquet Center, 6774 Highway 25 NE, Foley, on February 1, 2019; 8) approve final payment to Knife River for construction project SAP 005-601-010, mill and overlay on CSAH 1; and 9) adopt Resolution 2018-#34, accepting donation from the Little Falls Deanery, Council of Catholic Women, to the Benton County Police Activities League Program, and authorize the Chair to sign. Following brief discussion, Buerkle/McMahon unanimous to approve Resolution 2018-#33, amending the Jail 2018 operating budget due to a delayed 2017 STS bill from the State, and authorize the Chair to sign (Consent Agenda item #4).

Sheriff Troy Heck announced that, on February 21, 2018, Mr. Leon Raiter was at a residence in Granite Ledge Township clearing some snow; while doing so, he suffered cardiac arrest—fortunately for Mr. Raiter, through the efforts of many individuals at the scene and medical professionals in the hospital, he survived his cardiac arrest. The following citizens/ first responders received lifesaving awards for their actions on February 21st: Citizens (Charlene Sromek, Myron Novak, Tyler Novak); Benton County Sheriff ’s Office staff (Captain Kyle Dusing, Deputy Tim Kosel); Foley Fire Department (Chief Mark Pappenfus, Rick Herbrand, Mike McMillin, Travis Janson, Todd Foreman, Jerad Fleck, Travis Sweno); and North Memorial Ambulance staff (Jim Tallman, Eric Single, Eric Thoerner, Jackson Bossen).

Brian Gibson, St. Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) Executive Director, was present to review proposed changes to the APO Joint Powers Agreement. He stated that the primary changes involve Board size and composition (reduction from 36 members to 12 members); each jurisdiction must approve the changes in order for the agreement to be effective. Noting that transportation is a core function of the Board’s job, Buerkle inquired of having an annual meeting to keep all partners updated on area-wide transportation issues.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the amended St. Cloud APO Joint Powers Agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Monty Headley, County Administrator, stated that possible membership in the Highway 23 Coalition was discussed as part of the 2019 budget process; the proposed budget includes $3,000 for a one-year membership. He noted that the County Board contingency could be used for member dues if paid immediately; otherwise, paying duties could be delayed until 2019. Bauerly noted that there are two levels—a Supporter level ($2,000) and an Advocate level ($3,000). Buerkle/ McMahon unanimous to join the Highway 23 Coalition and to appoint a Board representative and alternate to the Coalition.

Board consensus to appoint Commissioner Bauerly as Board representative; the alternate will be appointed in January.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:32 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular Board meeting was reconvened at 9:35 AM. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county.

Under Commissioner Concerns, Popp provided an update to Board members on the Beauchamp/ Lentner/ Novak “incidental wetland” issue. Popp also spoke of the need for progress on the cleaning of Ditch #6. Board members also discussed possible strategies for attaining engineering services/ filling the Engineering Technician position vacancies.

Commissioners Peschl and McMahon volunteered to serve on the general election canvass board which will meet on November 9th.

On behalf of Sheriff Heck, Headley inquired of the Board’s direction with regard to the jail intake remodeling project.

Following brief discussion, there was Board consensus to take up this issue again in January or February when the new Board member is in place.

McMahon/Peschl unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: November 8, MN Transportation Alliance 125th Annual Membership Meeting; November 27, Benton Economic Partnership Annual Meeting; and December 3 & 4, AMC Annual Conference.

Buerkle/McMahon unanimous to adjourn at 10:10 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-47-1B

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Anna Lucas and Holynne Zeilenga are best friends, two peas in a pod and both avid swimmers.

The two met during the summer before fifth grade, over six years ago, in a summer swim camp through mutual friends.

They have been inseparable since. “We met through a few friends of ours and

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Anna Lucas and Holynne Zeilenga smile as they stand in front of the pool Nov. 13 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

The two had the opportunity to swim together at the 2018 Minnesota State High School League’s Girls Swimming and Diving Meet Nov. 14-16 at the University of Minnesota Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center.

cas has high hopes for her knots as she was swimming the breaststroke at best friend. “My stomach was in sections,� Lucas said. “She went into the finals race in third, but pulled into second. I cried when Com – HUGE, MILACA/OGILVIE, MN AREA – Good plete H she finished, and we Livestock, Farm Machinery & Truck Blac erd of Beef k-Hid knew she was advancing. ed Ca t tle

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Tractors 90 Head of Very BeefGOOD Cattle BEEF CATTLE 90 HEAD OFGood VERY 1986 Ford TW 15

NOTE: The following is a very good set of young, mostly black-hided beef cows and heifers. Marie works with the cattle regularly making them very easy to handle. All bred females exposed to purebred Black Angus bulls on June 1st. All will be pregnancy tested and given fall booster vaccinations including: Cattle Master, Vision 8, Ivermectin and Valbazen. Cattle will be sold in aged lots to suit the buyers. Please refer questions about cattle to Marie at (320) 362-4094.

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HAY & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

Heifer Calves

(21) Two Coming 3-Year Old Black and Black Baldy Cows (11) Black and Black Baldy (21) 4 & 5-Year-Old Black and Black Baldy Cows Spring Heifer Calves, (6) 6 & 7-Year-Old Black and Baldy Cows Weaned and Have Had All (29) First Calf Black and Baldy Heifers, Due to Calve in the Spring Vaccinations

Herd Bulls

Following Bulls Purchased from Points West Angus #7. Nice 3-28-17 Yearling Black Angus Bull Sired by Mytty Natural, BW 80#, Ced +5, YW 1050 #9. Nice 3-5-17 Yearling Black Angus Bull, Sired by EF Commando 1366 17082311 BW 85 CED +5 YW 1025 #19. (Reference Sire) SOLD Off Pasture – A Two-Year-Old Black Angus Bull, DOB 4-14-16, Sired by S AAR Harvestor, BW 98, 1355 YW

TRACTORS & FARM MACHINERY • 1986 Ford TW 15 MFWD Diesel, New 38 In. Rear Rubber, Cab, Ac, Heat, Hi Low Transmission, 10 Weights, Shows 6633 Hours, Only 155 Hours On Rebuilt Engine, Very Clean • 79 IH 3388 2+2 Four Wheel Drive, 540 / 1000 Pto, 3 Hyd. Remotes, Shows 4824 Hours • 71 IH 1466 Turbo Diesel, Open Station, 38 In. Rubber, Shows 6570 Hours • IH 966 Diesel, WF, DH, Good 38 Inch Tires, Half Cab, Recent Updates • 67 Farmall 706 Diesel 3 PT, Fenders, 6589 Hours, Sells With GB 800 Work Master All Hyd. Loader, Has Skid Loader Back Plate For Skid Loader Attachments • Farmall 450 Gas, WF, FH, TA, P Steering • 4 Gravity Boxes & Factory Wagons

NOTE: The Graham’s have farmed on this farm for 24 years and now have decided to slow down and discontinue the livestock and crop portion of their farming operation. Mid-American Auction Co. is very pleased to be selected to conduct the Graham farm auction. Please note that we will begin on time with tools and miscellaneous, followed by livestock equipment, farm machinery, trucks, trailers, tractors, hay, and beef cattle. Online bidding available on major items through Proxibid. For more info, please contact Proxibid at (877) 505-7770. In the event of inclement weather, please listen to KASM Albany 1150 AM or check our website at: www.midamericanauctioninc.com for weather related updates. If you enjoy good, clean auctions with a wide variety of items, please mark this date on your calendar and make plans now to attend the Graham farm auction. Prior inspection welcome by appointment beginning Saturday, November 24th. Please, no pets (DOGS) allowed. Thank you!

• Haybuster Model Ft 24, Bale Processor With Side Feed Dispenser, RH Discharge, Like New • Bear Cat 950 Roller / Mixer, Nice • JD 7200 4 RW Max Emerge Corn Planter, DF • Rite Way 4100 16 Ft. Land Roller On Hyd. Cart, Nice • IH 480 23 Ft. Manual Fold Disc • Crown All Hyd. Rock Picker • Rock-O-Matic TM 12, 12 Ft. Pto Rock Rake • JD 110 13 Ft. Tandem Disc • 2 New Idea 324 2RW Corn Pickers • FK 8 X 31 Auger • Brady 4RW or 6RN Stalk Chopper • Inland 7.5 Ft. 3 Pt. Snow Blower • JD 35 Chopper • JD 640 Side Rake • ( 2 ) 8 X 17 Wood Flat Racks On MN 8 Ton Wagons • NH 258 Rake • Plus Full Line Of Farm Machinery

ALSO SELLING MISCELLANEOUS • Fuel Barrels With Pumps, Portable Chicken Coop, 12 X 16 Open End Finished Entry Building, Four Wheeler, Safety Zone Calf Catcher For Atv, Tools, Large Amount Of Good Useable Misc. Items.

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our parents are good friends as well,� Zeilenga said. “Now, Anna and I spend a lot of time together, and anytime we are together, we are always laughing and having a good time.�

The two competed in the 2018 Minnesota State High School League’s Girls Swimming and Diving Meet Nov. 14-16 in individual events. Zeilenga swam at the state meet last year in the relay events, but going to state this year meant much more. “I was really surprised I made it,� Zeilenga said. “I didn’t think I would.�

On the contrary, Lu-

I was so proud of her.�

Zeilenga’s success comes after struggle. Two years ago, cysts on her bones kept Zeilenga out of the pool for the season. She needed surgery performed on her left leg.

Two rods and five screws were placed. “I was so depressed,�

Zeilenga said. “Swimming was my life, so not being in the pool was hard, but knowing where I am now and what I have overcome pushes me to work harder and accomplish more. I was told by my doctor I may never be able to swim again, but I went to state for the second time this year. It’s just crazy.�

Lucas could not be more proud of Zeilenga. “When we broke the medley relay record, I was happy she was there with me, but I was incredibly proud to see her advance to state in the breaststroke,� Lucas said. “I am so proud of this girl.�

In return, Zeilenga got to feel the same pride at both sections and state.

At the section meet PHOTO SUBMITTED in Becker Nov. 10, LuAnna Lucas and Holynne Zeilenga met during the summer before their fifth-grade school year at a summer cas broke two section, swim camp. Now, they are best friends and teammates two pool and two school records – in the 200 inon the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm swim team. dividual medley and the 100 freestyle races. She went on to place third and TIMED ONLINE ST.JOSEPH / STEARNS COUNTY, MN sixth in the events at the state meet finals Nov. 16. “I cried, especially at sections,â€? Zeilenga Opens: Friday, November 23 said. “I saw her face after Closes: Friday, November 30 | 10AM the 100 freestyle at secFarm / Recreational Land tions, and I went running Land Located: From St. Joseph, MN, 1 mile north on Cty Rd 133, Land on the east passed everyone trying to side of the road. County Road 133, St. Joseph, MN 56374 get to her.â€? • Multi-Family Development Opportunity Zeilenga’s feelings • Located in fast growing City of St. were multiplied at state.

Joseph, MN “When I saw Anna • Current Zoning – A-40 Agricultural on the podium, I was • Future Zoning – Commercial/High overwhelmed with so Selling in Density Residential 1 tract much pride and emo• Property abuts future parkway with over tion,â€? Zeilenga said. “She 2400 LF frontage has worked so hard, and • City Sewer and Water located within 1/2 mile it was amazing to see it • Lender owned all pay off for her.â€?

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Painter’s program helps churches, employees this winter

Swimmers from pg. 16 question.

“We know how fast Anna goes,” Zeilenga said. “So, I use her speed to motivate me. I think maybe one day I can swim a time as fast as Anna. It’s hard to swim that fast, but it helps me push myself.”

Lucas has another motivation factor that drives her today. Two years ago, she was disqualified in the 100 backstroke at sections to go to state.

“I would have won,” Lucas said. “I couldn’t swim, not even at state. It hit me hard and it motivates me so much to keep working hard. There’s a reason for everything and now looking back, it switched something in me to work even harder and come back from that.”

While the two each had success at the state swim meet, the two enjoyed the time together even more.

“State was so much fun, being there with Anna,” Zeilenga said.

“We made so many new memories, and it was a really great experience.”

PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Holynne Zeilenga swims the 100 breaststroke Oct. 22 at the Monticello invitational in Monticello. Zeilenga qualified in the event to advance to the 2018 Minnesota State High School League’s Girl’s Swimming and Diving Meet.

Anna Lucas swims the 200 individual medley Nov. 16 in Minneapolis. Lucas earned third place in the event at the 2018 Minnesota State High School League’s Girls Swimming and Diving Meet.

ST. CLOUD — When Eric Heipel, of St. Cloud, discovered that churches often have tight maintenance budgets and that his best painters were working reduced hours during the winter, he had a plan for a win-win program.

“I decided I would offer my company’s painting services at cost or donate 100 percent of the profits to the church in need from now until Feb. 28,” said Heipel, owner of Fresh Coat Painting. “This can save churches lots of money and help my painters make it through the slow season.”

Church sanctuaries, Sunday-school rooms and fellowship halls see a lot of traffic and the paint can take a beating, but coming up with the funds to paint a church can be costly.

Painting craftsmen sometimes see work slow to a crawl during the winter months and this makes it hard on family household budgets.

“During January and February, churches are usually putting together their annual maintenance budgets,” Heipel said. “Our at-cost or 100 percent profit donation program can save churches lots of money in 2019 if they plan on painting their church.

It’s a win-win for the churches and the families of our painters.”

Churches interested in this winter-time program, should contact Heipel before Dec. 15 at 320-290-5808 or by emailing eheipel@freshcoatpainting.com.

Missed opportunities cost Vikings against Bears

In last Sunday’s 25-20 loss to the Chicago Bears, the Minnesota Vikings cost themselves a golden opportunity to claim first place in the NFC North division.

The Bears defense, particularly their defensive line, played well and dominated the trenches against the Vikings’ beleaguered offensive line. However, despite the Bears (particularly Khalil Mack) consistently owning prime real estate in their offensive backfield, the Vikings had their chances to steal this game.

Devastating turnovers and blown plays from this crucial game are going to loom large in retrospect if the Vikings end up missing the playoffs this season.

The Vikings lost this game in the first half.

Between Dalvin Cook’s costly red-zone fumble, Kirk Cousins missing a wide open Stefon Diggs in the end zone after a beautiful double move, and an interception before halftime while in field goal range because Cousins got happy feet and threw the ball early due to pressure, the Vikings left a ton of points on the table. The Vikings trailed 14-0 at halftime, which is a shame

because not create after Mike any holes Zimmer and at all made his staff were their offense able to make completely adjustments, one-sided. they were Once the able to almost Bears got completely the lead this

by ANDY THAYER shut down allowed Sports Columnist the Bears’ their rushers offense in the to pin their second half. If that halftime ears back and sell out to score is 14-10 or even 14- get upfield after Cousins 7, this is obviously a totally because they did not have different ballgame. to worry about the run.

Digging deeper, the Kirk Cousins is a good reason the Vikings fell quarterback, but he is not behind quickly was their Aaron Rodgers or Patrick pathetic offensive line play. Mahomes. He does not I know some of you blame extend plays effectively this loss on Kirk Cousins, by scrambling, and if and I am not letting him teams can consistently off the hook either, because disrupt his pocket, they he did not play well. The can sack him and force problems start with the him into turnovers. offensive line, however. Contrarily, if Cousins is The Vikings ran the ball 14 given time to set his feet times for 22 yards. That is and survey the field, he almost incomprehensibly has a cannon for an arm, poor. You could run a above average accuracy, quarterback sneak every and he is not afraid to play, with the defense take shots downfield. The knowing it was coming Vikings knew all of this and average more than before they signed him 1.57 yards per carry. This is this offseason, yet they not the 1985 Bears defense somehow neglected to we are talking about here bolster their offensive either, and Dalvin Cook line. They are now reaping and Latavius Murray are exactly what they sowed. good running backs. The Against Khalil Mack fact that the Vikings could and company, the Vikings’

offensive line looked a turnstile at Walmart on Black Friday. This led head coach Mike Zimmer to insinuate after the game that offensive coordinator John DeFilippo’s offensive playbook might need to be pared down.

“You want to add new plays every week and new plays and new plays and new plays,” he said. “If you’re not executing, it might be the best play in the world. Vince Lombardi might have designed it, but if you can’t execute it then it doesn’t do you any good. Cant protect for it or whatever it is.”

That last sentence is the key takeaway from that quote. If the already overmatched offensive linemen are struggling to grasp the blocking concepts for new plays, then the Vikings need to simplify things to give their guys a chance. Simply put, you have to execute to beat playoff-caliber teams like Chicago, and the Vikings might be making things too hard on themselves by trying to get cute. Missed blocks lead to incomplete passes, lost yardage on run plays or turnovers. That is exactly what we saw repeatedly on Sunday.

With huge games looming against the Packers, Patriots and Seahawks in the next three weeks, the 5-4-1 Vikings need to fix their issues quickly, or they are going to miss the playoffs.

I know the schedule has been difficult, but it is not going to get easier, and this team has too much talent to be on the playoff bubble.

The Vikings need to realize they have a razor-thin margin for error, and they have to clean things up along the offensive line if they want to be playing meaningful games in January.

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Lumberjacks suffer loss from Rochester Split weekend games

BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

The Granite City Lumberjacks hosted the New Ulm Steel and Rochester Grizzlies Nov. 16-17. Both games hinged entirely on the teams’ third period performance.

The Lumberjacks will hit the road Nov. 24, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 to face Rochester, New Ulm and the Breezy Point North Stars, respectively.

Rochester 4, Granite City 3 The Granite City Lumberjacks reign supreme in the NA3HL West Division with a 14-2-0-0 record as of Nov. 20. The Rochester Grizzlies are No. 3 in the division with a 13-4-0-0 record. The Jacks expected a neck-in-neck match Nov. 17 but left the ice with a loss.

Saturday’s game was no picnic. Grizzlies goalie Nick Bucklin made 26 saves and Lumberjacks goalie Michael Janke made 21.

Goal scoring began early with Hunter Schwehr, assisted by Bailey Sommers and Sean Salz, at 1:38. Jake Hessinger scored the second goal later in the

first period. Schwehr and Tom Nagle assisted Hessinger. The Grizzlies fired back moments later when Vladislv Sorokin, assisted by Lucas Newman and Colin Mehren, scored Rochester’s first point. The period ended 2-1, Granite City.

The second period went by with little pressure from the Grizzlies.

Lumberjacks defenseman Jordan Olson claimed the only goal of the second period. He was unassisted.

The Jacks maintained a steady defense in the third, but it came crashing down when momentum shifted in Rochester’s favor at 8:13. The Grizzlies went on a fiveminute foraging frenzy.

Matthew DeRosa, assisted by Richard Szabo, inched the Grizzlies one goal closer to tying the game. Failing to regain composure, the Jacks faced a dire situation.

Szabo, assisted by Sorokin, evened the score at 10:25. Tensions only accelerated when a power play gave the Grizzlies the upper hand. Rochester defenseman Logan Olson scored the decisive unassisted goal at 13:18, effectively winning the game and breaking the Lumberjacks’ 13-game win streak.

The next five minutes were tense. The

Lumberjacks had under seven minutes to mount an offensive. With one minute to go, the Jacks pulled their goalie but the Grizzlies refused to yield under the pressure.

The Grizzlies had four minutes from two calls and the Lumberjacks sat eight minutes from four calls.

Granite City 6, New Ulm 4 The Jacks almost doubled the Steel’s shots attempted with a total of 40 to the Steel’s 21, but New Ulm gave Granite City a run for their money Nov. 16.

The Steel took a massive lead early on, but the Jacks fought back.

Scoring started for the Steel with Jake Ford, assisted by Oliver Hoeschen and Hunter Johnson, nine minutes into the game. Sommers, assisted

by Blake Spetz and Brad Amundson, responded swiftly and put Granite City on board.

The second period was a nightmare for the Lumberjacks. The Steel produced three goals.

Jacob Halvorson, assisted by James Spaargaren and Sam Ayd, made the first goal. Jarrett Cammarata scored the next two goals. Ayd, Spaargaren, Savelkoul and Jack Parks tallied the assists.

Heading into third period, the Lumberjacks

were down by three.

Kicking into overdrive, the Jacks began sawing through the Steel’s sturdy defense.

Grant Troumbly claimed the first goal of the third period with assists from Jordan Olson and Amundson. Sommers, assisted by DeBoom and Zach Wilson, scored seven minutes later to incite a flurry of flannel ferocity. Sommers made a hat trick goal at 15:30, assisted by Troumbly.

The Lumberjacks tied with the Steel and it was anyone’s guess as to how the match would unravel.

With 30 seconds remaining, the Lumberjacks took the lead as Sam Ohmes, assisted

by Kearby Larson and Spetz, found the net.

The Steel pulled their goalie to no avail. Granite City proceeded to cement the win as DeBoom, assisted by Troumbly and Olson, delivered the final goal into the empty net.

Both teams were called for seven infractions.

Neither team scored during power plays. New Ulm faced 43 minutes of penalty time, while Granite City faced 35 minutes.

Steel goalie Henry Baribeau made 34 saves.

Lumberjacks goalie Matt Fitzgerald made 17.

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, NOV. 24, 2018 | Page 19

Lucas earns double podium appearance

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Anna Lucas is no stranger to standing on the state swim podium.

She was on the stand twice individually last year and this year was a mirror image.

Lucas stood at third place for the 200-yard individual medley event and sixth place for the 100 freestyle event at the 2018 Minnesota State High School League’s Girl’s Swimming and Diving Meet. It was an improvement from 2017 when she placed fourth and sixth in the respective events.

“It felt great to be on the podium again,” Lucas said. “It was one of my goals for the season, so accomplishing that felt really good. I am very happy with my swims at state. A lot of hard work from the season went into those swims. It was the perfect way to end the season.”

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Savannah Henkel swims a freestyle stroke during the 200 freestyle relay event Nov. 16 in Minneapolis. She competed on two relay teams and in the 500 freestyle event.

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Anna Lucas jumps into the pool Nov. 16 at the University of Minnesota’s Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center in Minneapolis. Lucas competed in four events at the 2018 Minnesota State High School League’s Girl’s Swimming and Diving Meet.

Rice swim team was rep- besides Lucas’s events. the 500 freestyle, the 200 resented in several events The team also competed freestyle relay, the 100 throughout the state meet in the 200 medley relay, breaststroke and the 400 freestyle relay.

Lucas, Holynne Zeilenga and Savannah Henkel were the only three competing in individual events this year.

Sophia Henkel comes up for a breath during the 400 freestyle relay Nov. 19 in Minneapolis. The 400 freestyle team placed 15th in the 2018 Minnesota State High School League’s Girl’s Swimming and Diving Meet.

State results: 200 MR: 15. Valeria Flores-Bonilla, Zeilenga, Mikayla Zaske and Lucas 1 minute, 52.97 seconds. 200 IM: 3. Lucas 2:06.15. 100 FS: 6. Lucas 51.76. 500 FS: 20. Savannah Henkel 5:33.54. 200 FSR: 26.

Zeilenga, Madeline Ziegler, Abby Tangen and Savannah Henkel 1:43.88. 100 BR: 18. Zeilenga 1:10.40. 400 FSR: 15. Savannah Henkel, Tangen, Sophia Henkel and Anna Lucas swims the 200 individual medley Nov. 19 in Minneapolis. She ranked third in the event at the 2018 Holynne Zeilenga swims the 200 medley relay event Nov. 16 in Minneapolis. Zeilenga Lucas 3:43.41.

Minnesota State High School League’s Girl’s Swimming swam in two relays and the 100 breaststroke event at the 2018 Minnesota State High and Diving Meet.

School League’s Girl’s Swimming and Diving Meet.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Boys basketball looking for a repeat

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team had a season to remember last year, as the team earned a state appearance for the first time in 15 years and earned an overall 21-10 record.

Even though the team graduated a number of starters and key players last year – Nathan Waldorf, Jerad Schlichting, Deng Deang, Anthony Massman and Cody Landwehr among them, head coach Derek Peterson is looking for a repeat.

“We were able to celebrate being at state, but we can’t dwell on it,” Peterson said. “It’s a new year, and we are focused on getting back to state.”

The team is led by captains, senior point guard Cade Milton-Baumgardner, senior guard Braden Tretter and junior guard Kobe Lee. All three will be starters for the Storm this season. MiltonBaumgardner averaged eight points, five assists and four rebounds and Tretter six points and four rebounds last season.

Lee’s playing time increased down the stretch for the Storm.

They will be joined in the starting lineup by junior Josh Schloe, who was a key reserve on last year’s team.

The final spot is up for grabs, but Peterson said he has many potential suitors including, junior forward Jacob Schloe, senior guard Zach Storms, senior guard Tyler Hemker and senior forward Noah Jungwirth.

There’s a number of kids who can step in and start at that spot,” Peterson said. “We’ll see how it shakes out in the next week or so. Our guys are athletic and hungry for a great season. Especially the seniors.

They enjoyed the success of last year, which makes them even more motivated.”

Peterson plans to have a deeper rotation of nine or 10 players, as opposed to the seven he had last season.

“I think a deeper rotation can be beneficial for us,” Peterson said. “It will allow us to pose greater depth against our opponents.”

It will also allow SRR to play up-tempo when it is advantageous.

“I do believe we have the potential to run,” Peterson said. “We have kids who people don’t have a clue are in the conference who will play significant minutes for us, and most of those kids are short and fast guards who can shoot the PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER ball. So, I will not be afraid to Cade Milton-Baumgardner (from left), Braden Tretter and Kobe Lee are captains of the Sauk run. It depends on who we are Rapids-Rice boys basketball team Nov. 19 in Sauk Rapids. The team has its first game at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 in Princeton. playing.”

Perhaps the biggest key heading into the new season will be who will garner rebounds for the Storm. Last year, Deang and Landwehr were beasts on the boards.

“I stressed to the kids we Sat., Nov. 24 Jamboree (Rocori) A 9:00 AM have to be able to rebound the Tues., Nov. 27 Melrose Scrimmage H 5:30 PM basketball and limit other teams Fri., Nov. 30 Princeton A 7:15 PM to one shot,” Peterson said.

Tues., Dec. 4 Waconia H 7:15 PM “I think the kids are going to Fri., Dec. 7 Brainerd H 7:15 PM surprise us and do a good job Tues., Dec. 11 Fergus Falls H 7:15 PM rebounding the basketball.”

Fri., Dec. 14 Sartell H 8:00 PM The Central Lakes Tues., Dec. 18 St. Cloud Apollo A 8:00 PM Conference always seems to Thurs., Dec. 20 Monticello A 7:15 PM have formidable teams, and Fri., Dec. 28 Blake A TBD this year does not appear to Sat., Dec. 29 Apple Valley A TBD be different. Peterson thinks Thurs., Jan. 3 Detroit Lakes A 7:15 PM Willmar will be the favorite Fri., Jan. 4 Rocori H 7:15 PM and Fergus Falls, Brainerd, Tues., Jan. 8 Delano H 7:15 PM Sartell have should have good teams, but there could be some Thurs., Jan. 10 Willmar A 7:15 PM surprises.

Tues., Jan. 15 St. Cloud Tech H 8:00 PM “It’s going to be a fun Fri., Jan. 18 Brainerd A 7:15 PM conference and interesting to Fri., Jan. 25 Sartell A 7:15 PM see who pulls away,” he said.

Tues., Jan. 29 Fergus Falls A 7:15 PM “It will be very competitive.”

Fri., Feb. 1, Little Falls H 8:00 PM When coaching, Peterson Tues., Feb. 5 Bemidji A 7:15 PM has four rules he abides by with Thurs., Feb. 7 St. Cloud Apollo H 6:00 PM his team – be consistent, put in Tues., Feb. 12 Rocori A 7:15 PM a great amount of effort, have Thurs., Feb. 14 Big Lake H 7:15 PM fun and control your attitude.

Fri., Feb. 15 Willmar H 8:00 PM “Of course, we have goals Tues., Feb. 19 Alexandria A 7:15 PM of winning the conference and Thurs., Feb. 21 St. Cloud Tech A 8:00 PM section along with making it Tues., Feb. 26 Alexandria H 7:15 PM back to state,” Peterson said.

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Mar. 5 Section QF A TBD “We also have goals of winning Sat., Mar. 9 Section SF A TBD a game at state.”

Thurs., Mar. 14 Section Final A TBD The team plays their first Wed., Mar. 20 State Tournament A TBD game at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. Thurs., Mar. 21 State Tournament A TBD 30 at Princeton High School Fri., Mar. 22 State Tournament A TBD in Princeton. Their first home Sat., Mar. 23 State Tournament A TBD game will be Tuesday, Dec. 4 against Waconia.

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Grapplers retain strong roster

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice High School wrestling team is coming off a 16-8 season in 2017-18 and is returning many of the contenders fans saw on last year’s roster.

“I am really looking forward to getting back and improving from last year,” said Cole Wilson, head coach.

“I think we have the capability to surprise a lot of different teams this year with what we bring to the table.”

Junior Jared Spohn, sophomore Andrew Wollak and senior Marcus Santillana are three notable returners, with Spohn being ranked seventh in the state in the 120-pound AAA weight class and a career record of 9320. Wollak earned 20 wins last season, and Santillana earned 18.

The team will also see new faces such as juniors Hunter Farnick

and Tyson Mushatt.

SRR also welcomes a female competitor to the roster – Annabel Kelly.

“I am looking forward to seeing what she can accomplish,” Wilson said. “It will be an interesting addition that our opponents won’t expect.”

Wilson said the team members know their job and have a strong work ethic. Captains Santillana, Jake Ackerman and Jacob Kruger will help lead the team. Ackerman had eight wins last season before being sidelined due to an injury. Kruger posted four wins.

“These three work extremely hard and are the greatest example of continuing to push forward to attain their goals,” Wilson said.

“They will do a great job leading the team.”

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The team has weight certifications within the next few practices to finalize the line-up.

Wilson said he hopes to have his team be a greater contender in the section tournament and a team appearance at state, as well as having individual improvements.

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Young girls basketball team will have fresh start way of coaching them.

Jon is really helping the team recognize they are all together in this team, The Sauk Rapidsbut that they still need to Rice girls basketball acknowledge each other team is hitting the court and be responsible for as they prepare to start their own performance another season. on the court. He also This year’s team loves high-fives, so the is full of young girls. girls are incorporating But despite having only that as well.” one senior, the team is Foley and her determined. Head coach coaching staff are taking Megan Foley wants to the team approach. see the team improve “We have taken this from 2017-18’s 9-18 approach for many years record and hopes the in the past, but this year, underclassmen joining we are putting more the team can help. of an emphasis on it,” “While experience Foley said. “The girls isn’t a strength of are learning to work ours this year, I think together as a team – it can certainly be an they win as a team and advantage in coming lose as a team. They are years,” Foley said. “We learning that everyone will have a very young needs to be a scorer, as perspective to the team well as on defense, and this year.” do both of those to the Senior Bailey best of their ability.”

Roscoe and junior Foley said she wants Noel Reberg will lead the team to look at the the team as captains. season as a fresh start.

Roscoe was one of the PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER “I want us to forget The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls basketball captains are Noel Reberg and Bailey Roscoe. The lead scorers for the team anything we don’t team plays their first game at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 in Braham. last season, averaging 10 like,” Foley said. “We need to learn from our FREE LOCAL mistakes and forget them. The team needs to DELIVERY be focused on hustling, communicating and being a good teammate.”

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points per game with a total of 267 points on the season. Reberg averaged three points per game last season, with a total of 84.

“These two are great leaders on and off the court,” Foley said.

“That’s what we need for this team.”

Fergus Falls, Brainerd and Sartell will be strong competitors of the Storm. SRR did not triumph over the three last year.

One of the biggest changes for the team is the addition of assistant coach Jon Roesch.

Roesch has previously coached the boys basketball team, as well as assisting with the St. Cloud State University mens basketball team.

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Dancers eager, improving

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School dance team is in the midst of practicing for their first competitive dance, under the direction of their new head coach Ali Mohr.

Mohr has been a dancer herself since age 3, so she feels she can relate to the dancers.

“I have been in their shoes, and I know the stresses that come with being in competitive dance,” Mohr said. “I am excited and anxious to start competing.”

Two years ago, the jazz team made it to the state tournament as members of section 8AA, but last year both the jazz and kick teams fell short, as the season was their debut in the section 4AAA. Mohr hopes to change that this year.

“We are in a competitive section, but we have a talented team,” Mohr said. “I have been a junior varsity coach for the past couple years, so I have had the chance to watch these girls grow and improve.”

Mohr said she is focused on the development of the dancers.

“I want the girls to accomplish their personal goals,” Mohr said. “I want them to improve on their own performances because that in turn will boost their confidence and the overall team success. I don’t want to focus as much on where we are placing.”

The team is led by captains senior Jenna Wagner, junior Erin Nelson, junior Morgan Hoffman and junior Megan Wahlin. Senior Kaeleigh Rainer, sophomore Sarah Anderson, sophomore Bella Peplinski and junior Paige Mattson are other standout dancers on the team Mohr hopes to see good things from.

The team hosts the first Central Lakes Conference meet Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

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Boy swimmers looking to defend title

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice boys swim and dive team is ready to make a splash into the season.

The team starts practicing Nov. 26 and will return many the team’s top swimmers and divers.

Senior Ben Claassen, senior Jack Grabinski, sophomore Elijah Grabinski, junior Isaac Freese, junior Thomas Daniels, junior Cole Bonovsky and freshman Ethan Moriak are among the top returners.

The team is looking to defending their section 5A championship title, which they have earned in each of the past two seasons.

There is also a goal of being a top-10 team at the state tournament.

“We only have three seniors, but a number of juniors this year,” said Ray Nelson, head coach.

“We expect them to be strong and fill in the depth that graduated last season.”

This year’s team is led by captains Jack Grabinski, Claassen, Freese and Michael Kubat.

“We have strong leadership that continued

from last year,” Nelson said. “That drives our athletes to continue to improve.”

Nelson said it is the team’s cohesiveness, bond and hard work that equals the success.

“This is a very closeknit group and they work really well together,” Nelson said. “This has created the cohesiveness the propels us to improve.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER The guys put in a lot The Storm boys swim and dive team captains Jack Grabinski (from left), Isaac Freese and Ben Claassen stand in the of work off-season and pool area of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Nov. 19 in Sauk Rapids. The team competes for the first time at 6 p.m. continue to work out Dec. 13 in a double dual at home. Not pictured is Michael Kubat. daily, which has proven to be a successful tactic.”

Last year, the team Thurs., Dec. 13 Double Dual H 6:00 PM earned the section Thurs., Dec. 20 Brainerd A 6:00 PM championship title and Tues., Jan. 8 Fergus Falls H 6:00 PM placed 12th in state.

Thurs., Jan. 10 Willmar H 6:00 PM Nelson said this year’s Tues., Jan. 15 Sartell A 6:00 PM goals are certainly attainable if the team Sat., Jan. 19 Willmar (True Team) A TBD works as hard as they Thurs., Jan. 24 Alexandria H 6:00 PM have in past seasons.

Thurs., Jan. 31 St. Cloud Tech A 6:00 PM “These guys are Tues., Feb. 5 Montevideo A 6:00 PM willing to put in whatever Sat., Feb. 9 Conference Champ.

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Fri., Feb. 22 Section A TBD “I am excited to see where Sat., Feb. 23 Section A TBD they can go this season Thurs., Feb. 28 State Tournament A TBD and how they can build Fri., Mar. 1 State Tournament A TBD on the successes of last Sat., Mar. 2 State Tournament A TBD season.”

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Gymnasts ready, determined

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Storm gymnastics team is fired up, excited and eager to compete. The team is returning in its entirety, ready to improve on last season’s success.

The team accomplished the highest team scores in recent history in 2017-18, breaking their goal of scoring a 130 in the second meet of that season. The highest score a team can attain is 160.

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They are a determined group of girls.”

The team returns eighth grader Carley Weisenbeck, who earned all-conference all-around last season, as well as junior Anna Walz, sophomore Justus Floren, eighth grader Liberty Kosloski and captains senior Ann Starr, junior Morgan Thompson and junior Elie Weinert.

Weisenbeck earned a steady all-around score in the mid- to upper 30s in each meet last season, while Thompson and Floren typically earned all-around scores in the lower 30s. Kosloski and Weinert were more focused on specific events rather than allaround and usually posted scores in the higher sevens and low eights. Starr typically posts higher eights in her events. Walz is returning to the team from an injury last season.

Walek has been pushing the girls to improve on their skills from last year, but the PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER team is also working on The Storm gymnastics captains are Ann Starr and Elie Weinert. The gymnastics team competes in its first meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6 in Little Falls. more advanced skills.

“They are focused, and they want to learn new things,” Walek said. “They are going after what they want as individuals, but they set their sights on the team goals, too.”

Walek’s main goal is to see each gymnast on the team achieve as Thurs., Dec. 6 Little Falls A 6:00 PM many goals as possible, Thurs., Dec. 13 Brainerd A 6:00 PM but she also wants the Sat., Dec. 15 Annandale Invite A 11:30 AM team to become more competitive in the Tues., Dec. 18 Maple Lake A 6:00 PM conference and hopes Thurs., Dec. 20 Moorhead A 6:00 PM for state participants.

Thurs., Jan. 3 Sartell H 6:00 PM “In the end though, Tues., Jan. 8 Willmar H 6:00 PM I want them to be Thurs., Jan. 10 Fergus Falls H 6:00 PM successful and have fun Mon., Jan. 14 Alexandria H 6:00 PM doing it,” Walek said.

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H 9:00 AM which make our team Sat., Feb. 16 Section A TBD dynamic really special.”

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, NOV. 24, 2018 | Page 7B

Leadership, depth to help boys hockey team

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

BOYS HOCKEY

The Storm boys hockey team is preparing to take the ice for the start of the season, and head coach Ken Karna is excited for what he has seen so far.

“This year, we have 14 seniors, with many of them being three-year starters on varsity for us,” Karna said. “I think the experience will be a good advantage for us.”

The team will be led by four captains – senior Chase Christensen, junior Brady Pesta, senior Daymin Dodge and senior Drake Raduns-Parsley.

Last season, Dodge was the stand-out on the ice, PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER scoring 23 goals with 14 assists. Christensen racked Brady Pesta (from left), Drake Raduns-Parsley, Daymin Dodge and Chase Christensen are the captains of the Storm up four goals and two assists, Pesta scored seven Hockey Team. They host Fergus Falls in the first game of the season at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29. goals and two assists and Raduns-Parsley scored five goals and four assists.

“This group is really focused on building off Thurs., Nov. 29 Fergus Falls H 7:15 PM what they did last year,” Karna said. “These seniors Sat., Dec. 1 Legacy Christian Acad.

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Thurs., Dec. 6 Becker/Big Lake Eagles H 7:15 PM They want to do well.”

Tues., Dec. 11 Monticello A 7:00 PM The biggest strength for the Storm going into Thurs., Dec. 13 Sartell H 7:15 PM their first game is balance. Karna said every player Tues., Dec. 18 North Branch A 7:00 PM knows the importance of being able to play offense Thurs., Dec. 20 Rocori - River Lakes H 7:15 PM and defense.

Thurs., Dec. 27 Waconia A 7:00 PM “Our captains do a great job of making sure our Fri., Dec. 28 Proctor/Waconia Tourn.

A 5:00 PM players work their hardest to be versatile on the ice,” Fri., Jan. 4 Pine City H 7:15 PM Karna said. “They really do a great job of pushing Sat., Jan. 5 Princeton A 2:00 PM the rest of the team.”

Tues., Jan. 8 Willmar H 7:15 PM Karna hopes to improve the team’s win-loss Thurs., Jan. 10 Fergus Falls A 7:15 PM record this season to above .500, from an 8-19 Tues., Jan. 15 Chisago Lakes H 7:15 PM overall record last season, as well as make it deeper Thurs., Jan. 17 Alexandria Area H 7:15 PM into playoffs. Teams like Alexandria, Brainerd, Tues., Jan. 22 Tech/Apollo H 7:15 PM Monticello and St. Cloud will continue to be tough Thurs., Jan. 24 Gentry Academy A 5:40 PM competition for the Storm this season. SRR had Sat., Jan. 26 Sartell A 6:00 PM significant losses to all of these teams last year.

Tues., Jan. 29 Moose Lake H 6:00 PM “We always seem to struggle in section playoffs,” Thurs., Jan. 31 Brainerd H 7:15 PM Karna said. “We get through the first round usually Fri., Feb. 1 Pequot Lakes H 7:15 PM without any problem, but we have a hard time getting Mon., Feb. 4 Rocori - River Lakes A 7:15 PM past the second round. This year, I hope to change Fri., Feb. 8 Little Falls H 7:15 PM that.”

Tues., Feb. 12 Mora A 7:00 PM The skaters host Fergus Falls for the first game of Fri., Feb. 15 Willmar A 7:15 PM the season at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 in Sports Tues., Feb. 19 Section QF A TBD Arena East.

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SSRR falls despite Orth’s efforts

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team played in its second game of the season Nov. 20 as they competed against the Otters in Fergus Falls.

Anna Orth was the player to shine, as she contributed to each of the three goals. However, her efforts were not enough, and the Storm’n Sabres lost 5-3.

Orth scored the first goal for the team 14:45 into the first off an assist from Brooke Walters. Within seven minutes – 4:20 into the second period – she scored the team’s second goal with help from Lauren Wensel and Makenzy Heder.

Mallory Heder slashed in the third goal for the girls, assisted by Orth and Rachel Wieland, 12:07 into the second.

The game was tied going into the third period, but the Storm’n Sabres could not keep the puck away from their goalie Madison DeMarias, who saved 37 of the 42 attempted shots against her.

The Storm’n Sabres attempted 14 shots and sat eight minutes on four infractions.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

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