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A new breed of fit Velazquez opens CrossFit gym

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District made a big step toward increased security in its buildings Oct. 8. Following a presentation of proposed projects from superintendent Aaron Sinclair, the board approved a $3.4 million security upgrade across the district at its regular meeting. The projects will include installing secure entrances at each building with will prohibit access to the schools without proper vetting. Visitors would conduct business through a transaction window and only be allowed within the school buildings when permissible. “These upgrades will control the traffic in and out of PHOTOS BY JAKE DOETKOTT the buildings during the day,” ‘Nico’ Velazquez holds himself on the CrossFit bar Oct. 9 in Sinclair said. “This provides Nicolas Sauk Rapids. Velazquez opened CrossFit Headway June 4. the safe and secure entrances we need while our students are here during the day.” These security upgrades were proposed based on five security standards adopted by the board earlier this year. Board members gave Sinclair direction for improved security. The standards include secure vestibules with transaction windows and door buzzer systems, having multiple staff members at the main entry points, having limited access points for visitors during BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

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SAUK RAPIDS — Nicolas ‘Nico’ Velazquez began his first business venture at age 25 when he opened his own CrossFit gym June 4. After working for the health and fitness chain at another location, Velazquez left the organization to start his own facility – CrossFit Headway located at 2720 10th Street N.E., Sauk Rapids. “My parents were business owners; they were a huge help with my start-up process,” Velazquez said. “Setting up was easy. CrossFit is very accommodating for new start-ups.” The CrossFit motto, “Let your body become the machine,” focuses on high-intensity functional movements that parallel daily motions. The variety of exercises performed is a facet the CrossFit program calls its own. “There is no arm day or leg day here,” Velazquez said. “We like to constantly change up the workouts we have our members do. The variety is fun, keeps people engaged and changing your workout activities can prevent your body from getting used to a certain routine.” The usual structure for CrossFit exercise is warm-up time, skill work and the full workout session. “Burpees are undoubtedly the killer for people,” Velazquez said. “Though not all of our exercises are like burpees, they serve to highlight our commitment to the power of non-machine workout

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RICE — Michael Kubat has dreamed of many things, but one thing in particular has been in his vision since fourth grade – becoming an Eagle Scout. In September, Kubat’s vision came true as he was honored with his Eagle Scout award. “This makes me so happy,” Kubat said. “I have dreamed of this.” Kubat was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. He has earned a total of 33 merit badges and worked through six ranks since joining the Scout programs in the fourth grade. “Michael has worked really hard and has really enjoyed Boy Scouts,” said Gene Kubat,

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Michael Kubat checks over the work done on one of his little free Libraries. Kubat built and installed three libraries in Rice for his Eagle Scout project.

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Rice kicks off fire prevention week with open house BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The community of Rice gathered at the Rice Fire Hall Oct. 7 to learn about fire prevention, the equipment used in firefighting and to meet the volunteers who risk their lives to save others. The event took place on the first day of National Fire Prevention Week which was observed Oct. 7-13. Firefighter Tyler Martinez was recognized at the event for completing his probationary

period and an appreciation hotdog meal and refreshments were served to those who joined in the festivities. The department’s fleet of vehicles and equipment was showcased for all to see, and the North Memorial Health Air Care helicopter landed nearby for conversations with the pilots and a look inside of the machine. Rice Women of Today provided activities within city hall for those families who needed a break from the chilly weather.

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Members of the Rice Fire Department – Dale Hiscock (front, from left), chief Scott Janski and assistant chief Bradley Vaillancourt; (back, from left) Greg Beierman, Joe Janski, John Aschenbrenner and Allen Voigt – stand at the fire hall Oct. 7 in Rice. Fire Prevention Week took place Oct. 7-13.

Kajia Peine (from left), Beckett Vedbraaten and Maddie Vedbraaten sit in the Rice Fire Departments side-by-side utility vehicle. The vehicle was purchased earlier this year with help from community and civic group donations.

(Above) Benton County Sheriff ’s Deputy Bradley Kadlec takes a knee next to K-9 officer Ragnar Oct. 7 in Rice. Kadlec is Ragnar’s handler; the pair have been in service together for around two years.

(Ab ove ) Casen Cater sits inside the helicopter with his grandfather Bruce Cater Oct. 7 in Rice. Casen is Bruce’s youngest grandchild.

Children run toward the North Memorial Health Air Care helicopter in Rice Oct. 7. The helicopter made an appearance for more than an hour during the fire department open house.

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Jake Johnson (left), North Memorial Health Air Care pilot, answers questions from Rice residents Brian Loehrer holding Parker Madland Oct. 7 in Rice. Johnson has been working with North Memorial for 2.5 years.

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from front techniques.” Velazquez serves as owner and head coach at CrossFit Headway. He works alongside two other fitness coaches, Molly Morrison and Jeremy Davis. Velazquez said CrossFit programs have exploded in the last five years. “CrossFit has been around since the early 2000s, but it expanded significantly a few years ago,” Velazquez said. “They went from 13 gyms in 2005 to around 13,000 gyms now.” CrossFit Headway

award. Kubat’s project stemmed from his passions for reading. Kubat constructed three little free libraries

which were erected in the city of Rice, and he also organized a book drive to donate books to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota.

specializes in offering CrossFit lite courses, but also offers more rigorous courses for those up to the challenge. “(Lite courses) a great place to start,” Velazquez said. “It gives people the fundamentals and shows them what CrossFit is all about. … The advanced courses are more intense, and they are excellent at letting people rediscover the athlete within themselves.” Velazquez finds the misconceptions people have of CrossFit humorous. “People come in expecting the atmosphere to be like Globo Gym from “Dodgeball” the movie,” Velazquez said. “There

are a lot of misleading and over-the-top videos about CrossFit. Make no mistake, it is a great workout, but there’s no reason to be intimidated.” CrossFit diverges from traditional gym membership programs. “No one works out alone,” Velazquez said. “You pay for a coach to lead you through a class; workouts are always guided. This facilitates constant learning, and it bolsters community engagement because everyone works out in a group.” Velazquez said although his business has been open for a short time, the community had embraced his venture. “We’ve already created a strong community,” Velazquez said. “Most members are here five or more times a week and they actively organize events outside of CrossFit and engage on our Facebook page.” Velazquez and his members wish to leave pos-

“I love reading, especially Star Wars,” Kubat said. “I wanted to help other people read, too.” After collecting donations and spending time

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Nicolas Velazquez poses before his business logo Oct 9 in Sauk Rapids. CrossFit Headway opened in Sauk Rapids in June.

itive impacts on their community. CrossFit Headway is hoping to start donation drives in November; these donations will go to community members in need and or children leukemia research. Velazquez hopes to make this a monthly to bi-monthly effort. “The plan for now and for the future is to grow as a business and give back to

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the community as much as we can.” Velazquez said. Whether people are looking to recommit to their health, improve their physique or find a way to make working out more engaging, the team at CrossFit has opened its doors to lend a helping hand.

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Michael Kubat (center) stands at the Rice City Hall with his fellow Boy Scouts as they install one of the free libraries. Kubat installed three libraries in the city of Rice.

empty the boxes once during the drive because they were so full.” Some books were donated to KIDSTOP programs, but Kubat kept some for himself. “I have to make sure there are books in my libraries,” Kubat said. “People need to have books to read when they go to my libraries.” Kubat is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the libraries, keeping them in good condition and stocked. The three libraries were a small part of Kubat’s dream come true. “When he first started thinking about his project, this came up right away because it is something he has wanted to do,” Gene said. “He loves to read and wanted to spread that love. He originally wanted to build 10 libraries, but he realized that would have been too much to manage. We are so proud of his hard work during the project.”

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Michael’s dad. “He has earned 33 badges, but only 21 are required for advancing to an Eagle.” The Eagle Scout award is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program and was established over 100 years ago. Only 4 percent of Boy Scouts are granted the status after a lengthy review process of their time spent within the Scouts. The young men must obtain at least 21 merit badges and exhibit an attitude in accordance with Scout Oath and Law. They must also present and execute a service project — the Eagle Project — which displays planning, organizing, leadership and management skills. Upon completion of the project by the age of 18 and acceptance by a board of review, Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal, badge and lifetime acknowledgement of the

building the libraries from scratch with his fellow Scouts, Kubat placed the libraries at the Rice City Hall, Veterans Memorial Park and within the housing development near the ballfields west of town. Installing the libraries was one of the biggest hurdles for Kubat. He had to present his project in front of the Rice City Council, as well as the park board for the city to approve before moving forward. “He was nervous about having to present, but they approved it right away,” Gene said. “They really liked what he was planning to do.” For the book drive, Kubat placed empty boxes with his story of why he was collecting books around Sauk Rapids and Rice. He placed boxes at each of the schools, as well as two churches, two banks and Coborn’s. “I thought maybe he would get 500 books back if he was lucky,” Gene said. “But he ended up collecting 2,500 books. We actually had to go and

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School board from front school hours, having the office centrally located and having standardized check-in protocol for guests to the building. The proposed project cost totals $3,351,645 – a subtotal of $3,046,950 with $304,695 in contingency. On top of this budget, the school district received a grant in September totaling $392,370 from the Minnesota Department of Education for upgrades to Pleasantview Elementary, a project considered high priority by the MDE. At the high school, a secure entrance will connect to the main office, requiring construction and rearrangement of the office area. The district plans to relocate the resource officer to the main office for additional presence and accessibility throughout the day. The proposed cost is $334,000. In addition, changes will be made to the district office entrance – locking the inner door to limit access to the hallway hosting the high school counseling and nurses office, as well as installing a secure door near the district office and board room on the upper level. Those upgrades are estimated at $22,800. Secure entrances at the middle school will run roughly $421,200. SRRMS will relocate administrative offices to the corridor located inside door No. 4, the main entrance to the school. The current office space will be remodeled at an additional $14,500 expense. The lobby area inside door No. 1 will also receive a secure vestibule. Mississippi Heights Elementary School will receive a new office suite, which will be outside and to the right of its current entrance, a total cost of $1,034,600. Rice Elementary School will also see a substantial change. The proposed plan includes moving the administrative offices to the center of the west side of the building, repurposing one of the current classrooms. The north side of the building will become the early childhood wing, with secure entrances and no visitor access to the remainder of the school. Bathrooms would be added to the wing. The cost to relocate the offices is proposed at $615,200. The relocation of early childhood totals $65,800 and addition of bathrooms totals $90,000. Offices at Hillside, the district’s early childhood and adult basic education facility, will be relocated to the northwest side of the building at a price of $194,600. Renovations to the building also include refurbishing the current office space into a classroom, adding a bathroom in the cafeteria and making changes in the adult education department. The additions run about $60,000. Pleasantview Elementary School will receive $49,450 of the approved $3.4 million project, which will be used to widen the west entrance of the building to accommodate buses. Security standards will also be applied to the Pleasantview which will be funded by the MDE grant. The school will likely rearrange a classroom, special education office space and administrative office space to accomplish the task. However, Sinclair is waiting for representatives from MDE to be in contact with the district to provide the next steps and clarification on completing the grant. The board and Sinclair are hoping to have the projects completed by the start of the 2019-2020 school year.

Forum offers insight to school board candidate views BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Eight of nine candidates running for open seats on the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board took to the microphones of the Sauk Rapids City Council Chambers Oct. 11, offering the public a glimpse of their respective platforms. The forum hosted and moderated by the League of Women Voters reached beyond the walls of the room, broadcast on Charter Channel 181. Candidates Lisa Braun, Robyn Holthaus, Bryce Johnson, Michael Keehr, Andrew Lindeman, Lisa Loidolt, Rebecca Revermann and Phil Rogholt sat side by side and addressed questions submitted by the in-house audience, each having the opportunity to respond in the same length of time. Brenda Woggon was not present and was the only candidate to not respond to the League’s invitation. Voters may vote for up to three candidates Nov. 6 to fill three open school

board seats – each a fouryear term. After candidates introduced themselves to the audience, questions began. Panel members were asked what they hoped to accomplish if elected. Many voiced similar sentiments, saying they would like to listen to staff, students and community members to learn the district needs. Keehr offered a clear picture of his goals. “I want to get class sizes down, I want our test scores to go up and I want us to reward our teachers for the hard work they do,” he said. The next question on the list: What security measures do you suggest to help students, parents and staff feel safe? Candidates agreed the school board’s approval of secure entrances, made Oct. 9, was a step in the right direction. Loidolt and Johnson had additional insight. Both said students and staff need more training to be able to act appropriately in an emergency situation. “We should be training them until it’s exhausting,”

Ambassadors update council on events BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors updated the city council on their activity at the Oct. 9 meeting. Jenna Bukowski, Anna Walz, Morgan Weinand introduced themselves and explained the events they have attended since being crowned in June. The young women have attended numerous coronations and parades, as well as Rapids River Days and National Night Out in Sauk Rapids. “My favorite event was probably National Night Out,” said Anna Walz. “… Another one of my favorite events is when we went to the Sanctuary Nursing Home and we got to do activities with the residents there. It was state fair week there, so they carved our faces out of Playdoh. We got to judge which was the best one, and we got to serve them sundaes.” Bukowski and Weinand are both looking forward to their organization’s largest fundraiser event – the Sauk Rapids Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day. The event will take place Dec. 1. The parade is slated to begin at 5 p.m. and tour Second Avenue from approximately Third Street South to Fourth Street North. In other council news: - Approved the replacement of three fuel dispensers in public works at a cost of $35,619.15. - Approved converting the public works, government center and fire station building lights to LED. The project will cost $41,763.47. Advertising: Our ad takers have no authority to bind this newspaper, and only publication of an advertisement shall constitute final acceptance of the advertiser’s order.

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Loidolt said. “Security is very important to me. So, I think training and training and training….” Johnson agreed. “We need to empower our staff to make the decisions that are going to keep our children safe,” he said. “We need to give them tools so they know what to do in a situation like that. … It’s very important we instill this in our children. Sauk Rapids is still a small town, but we don’t want to be the town that says it’s never going to happen here. I want to prepare for it.” Recruitment and retention of educators was the topic of another question. Managing class sizes, continuing the district’s mentorship program, offering continued education, teambuilding and collaboration were all solutions voiced at the forum. Revermann asked that the community embrace school staff outside of the classroom. “It all really comes back to the community,” she said. “We need to make them feel they are home here. They are not just jobs, they are not just our babysitters for our children while we are at work. They are members of our community which are valued, and we appreciate them.” The failed referendums and open enrollment policy were confronted at the event. “The failure of the last referendum was visionchanging for us as a school board, as a district and as a community,” Holthaus said. “That put into action things we needed to do as a school board to make changes. One thing we heard loud and clear from the community … was the effects of open enrollment. We took the action to cap enrollment while remaining fiscally responsible.” The nine were asked if they supported closing enrollment to the state minimum of 1 percent; the candidates were split in this decision. Braun, Holthaus, Johnson and Rogholt said they supported the board’s current policy of capping class

sizes to mitigate building capacity and closing grade levels when necessary. “Open enrollment is really a delicate balance between being able to have enough funds to have class sizes so you can hire enough teachers and being able to offer those classes the students need,” Braun said. “The funds we do get from open enrollment has helped us create a fund balance. … We need to really maintain our balance with our resident students – to have them come into our district and to be able to offer the same educational opportunities we currently are able to do.” Keehr, Lindeman, Loidolt and Revermann agreed the district should close enrollment to the state minimum. “This shouldn’t be about revenue, it should be about what is best for the students,” Lindeman said. “If we find some open enrollment students would be better in the long-term down the road, I would be for opening it if it is the best thing for education. … For the time being I would close open enrollment and work forward from there.” Keehr, Lindeman, Loidolt and Revermann said closing enrollment and managing class sizes would be a policy change that would increase the level of achievement in the district. Rogholt disagreed. He said the district should focus on ensuring staff is moving in one direction in its curriculum. “If we close open enrollment to 1 percent, it would have no different effect from what we have already done as a board – as far as putting the caps in place,” Rogholt said. “We need to make sure we don’t confuse test scores with student achievement. Student achievement is completely different than test scores.” After closing statements, the forum concluded to a lingering crowd and conversation. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 6. Find your voting location at https://pollfinder. sos.state.mn.us.

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OBITUARIES Pamela M. Petron Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Oct. 12 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice for Pamela “Pam” M. Petron, age 50, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Oct. 7, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Rev. Thomas Becker officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and one hour prior to the services Friday also at the church. Parish prayers were at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Pam was born April 16, 1968 in St. Cloud to Everett and Rita (Peternell) Sobania. She married John Petron May 2, 1992 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice. Pam grew up in St. Stephen and moved to Rice after her marriage. She

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graduated from St. Cloud State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and worked in public accounting for two years. She worked at Gopher State Contractors since 1994 and became president of the company in 2006. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was a former member of the finance committee. Pam was also a member of the Central Minnesota Builders Association, St. Stephen Lions Club, chairman of the board of Pine Country Bank, and was a 4-H leader. Quilting and traveling were her passions. She was able to donate numerous quilts to the church, family and

Mary Lou Haehnel Funeral services were 11 a.m. Oct. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Mary Lou Haehnel, 84, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids Oct. 6, 2018. Rev. David Hinz officiated and burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Mary Lou was born May 12, 1934, in Rice to Alva and Ida (Dvergsten) Talbert. She graduated from Sauk Rapids High School and received her teaching degree from the Teacher Training Department in Little Falls. She married Erwin Haehnel June 16, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids.

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Mary Lou was a member of many organizations in the community; including, the Red Hatters, a life member and past president of St. Augusta American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 621, past president of Sartell American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 277, life member of East Side VFW Auxiliary Post No. 4847, and past 4-H leader of Watab 4-H and later Golden Oaks. Mary Lou enjoyed sewing, canning and baking Christmas cookies. She was loving, caring and nurturing.

friends. Pam lived a full life in her 50 years, traveling around the world. She also enjoyed cooking, baking and being with family and friends. She loved her time at the cabin on Lake George. She was an avid Vikings fan and was a selfless, strong, friendly, loving, passionate person. Pam was successful at everything she did, above all else, she loved spending time with her children and her husband. Survivors include her husband, John of Rice; children, Megan (Cole) Graczyk of Little Falls, Kristen Petron of Rice and Allen Petron of Rice; parents, Everett and Rita Sobania of St. Stephen; brothers, Paul (Diana) Sobania of Navarre, Fla. and Tony (Tina) Sobania of Morrill; mother-in-law, Dorrain Petron of Rice; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Pam was preceded in death by her grandparents; father-inlaw, Gale Petron; and aunt, Pauline (Cal) Ristow. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www. williamsdingmann.comR-41-1B

Mary Lou loved traveling and camping and she was brave enough to teach her grandkids how to drive and park. She is survived by her children Kurt (Mary) Haehnel of Rice, Lloyd (Becky) of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Jacob (Rachel), Nicole, Eric; step-grandchildren, Aleah, Shane, Brittany and brother, Kenneth (Mary Lou) Talbert of Rosemount. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Erwin and sister, Geraldine Plumski. The family would like to extend a heart felt thank you to the staff at Good Shepherd Memory Cottages for their compassionate care given to Mary Lou. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www. williamsdingmann.comR-41-1B

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Thomas M. Patton A gathering of friends and relatives was from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids, to celebrate the life of Tommy Patton, 70, of Sauk Rapids, who died peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital Saturday after a brief, but courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Thomas Michael Patton was born Jan. 27, 1948 in St. Cloud to Roy and Alice (Benner) Patton. He married Gloria McKenzie Sept. 30, 1967, in Sauk Rapids. Tommy worked at Verso Paper for over 35 years. He enjoyed going for long walks, fishing, being outdoors and spending quality

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time with his grandkids, especially metal detecting with Mitch and watching Sam play ball. Tommy was most proud of his family and their accomplishments. He was a true jokester, with a great sense of humor and was always up for a game of cribbage. Tommy also

Irene Wittkowski Memorial services were 11 a.m. Oct. 12 at Good Shepherd Chapel in Sauk Rapids for Irene Wittkowski, age 94, who passed away Oct. 1, 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Keith Weise officiated and burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids at a later date. Visitation was one hour prior to the services at the chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Irene was born Sept. 29, 1924 to Anthony and Clara (Decker) Baron in Mayhew Lake Township. She married Edward Wittkowski May 5, 1946, at Sacred Heart Catholic

Irene Wittkowski

Church in Sauk Rapids. Irene was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was involved with St. Monica’s Society (Christian Mothers). She worked at Armour Dial in St. Cloud for 26 years. She kept her hands busy knitting, crocheting and cooking tasty meals. Irene

loved going to Coborn’s for coffee with friends. Survivors include his wife Gloria of Sauk Rapids; daughter Sheila (John) Gilbertson of Missoula, Mont. and son Shawn (Cheryl) of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Mitchell and Samantha; and brothers and sister, Roy, Jr. (Judy) of Michigan, Richard (Joan) of Alexandria and Nancy (Jerry) Ludwig of Finlayson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Judy Patton. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www. williamsdingmann.comR-41-1B

was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was always spunky, loving and compassionate. Irene is survived by her children, Allan (Linda) Wittkowski of Kohler, Wis., Nadine Wittkowski of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Amanda, Ky, Kayle; greatgrandchildren, Devin, Annabella, Leland and Riggs. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward; son, Gary; brother, James Baron and sister, Bernadine Strand. Memorials are preferred to Alzheimer’s Association Obituary, video tribute and guest book available online at: www. williamsdingmann.comR-41-1B

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Consider becoming a substitute By Dr. Eva White, te, director of human an n resources and adddministrative serrvices We are probbably all familiar with th ISD No. 47 the quote, “It takes es a village to raise a child.” It also takes a village to educate a child. Not only does it take parents and educators working together to provide the world-class education students of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools deserve and receive; it also takes people who support those educators. This cannot be done without our clerical, custodial and food service staff. It cannot be done without our paraprofessionals (both in schools and in vans) or our administrators. There is yet one other group that is vital to supporting a strong educational system – substitutes, people who work in all of the above areas when district employees cannot. As the economy and the rate of employment improve throughout our area and the state, the ability to find substitutes is reduced. This is where you come in. Many districts have difficulties not only filling their open positions but also finding substitutes for teachers, paraprofessionals, cooks, van drivers and custodians. Independent School District No. 47, your district, is experiencing the same dilemma and could use your help. SRR has vacancies in the following areas: before and after school student care and supervision, custodial, paraprofessional, athletic coaching and teaching. In addition, the district is also in need of substitutes for the following types of positions: cashiers, custodians, health secretaries (building nurses), food service staff, paraprofessionals, teachers and van drivers. As members of our community, you can aid in educating our students by becoming a substitute teacher or support person. You can help shape the future for our children by making sure their needs are met on a daily basis in our schools. You can decide who works in your children’s schools when substitutes are needed. You can apply yourself and encourage those you know and trust to apply as well. This is your district. You can be part of the solution. You do not need to be a traditionally licensed teacher to become a substitute teacher in Minnesota. Individuals holding a four-year college degree can apply for a short call substitute teaching license from the State of Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board at http://mn.gov/pelsb. This licensure was established to help increase available substitute teachers throughout Minnesota. As a substitute teacher, you can improve your skills and earn an additional stipend by completing eight hours of specialized training related to behavior management, cultural competency, differentiation, literacy, mathematics, mental health, district orientation and technology. While trainings will be offered at various times and in various ways throughout the year, substitutes will also be able to evidence other recent, yet equivalent training in the previously identified areas in lieu of district training. Individuals who substitute within the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District for at least 10 days (80 hours) and complete the eight hours of training within their first year of service will also qualify for an additional stipend. Individuals who would like to become a substitute in one of our support areas (clerical, custodial, food service, paraprofessional) or who already hold a valid teaching license, can simply visit http://www. isd47.org/employment and click on substitute opportunities. SRR is in critical need of substitutes, both in and out of the classroom. Each day our buildings have substitute positions that go unfilled. If you have a four-year college degree in any field, have a passion for helping children, and are willing to provide service to students, families and the community, consider becoming a substitute, working with your children in your district, today. We need your help. For questions or additional assistance with becoming a licensed teacher or substitute with ISD No. 47, contact the human resources office at 320-2581808.

The garden must be tilled again

Oxygen and living water are His words. The garden must be tilled again. And now it is time for a song that has Before planting seed in the spring, pregiven me fresh courage. This 18th cenparing the garden with rich and fertile soil tury hymn titled, “Light Shining Out of and removing deep and old roots must be done. So, too, shall it be done before winter. Darkness”, is by William Cowper, who It can be agonizing when God does this in was a disciple of John Newton, author of our hearts. Turning, ripping and cultivating “Amazing Grace”. what He had used you for, only to make the Its lyrics read like this: heart more fertile and prepared for the next “God moves in a mysterious way, His crop. wonders to perform; He plants his footBut when you can see and grasp a con- BY MERCY NYGAARD steps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. cept of this – even a portion of what God is Deep in unfathomable mines of neverLife by Faith doing – you cannot help but say thank you. failing skill, He treasures up his bright deThank you for working me for your purpose. signs, and works his sov’reign will. Thank you for helping me realize empty pursuits of sucYe fearful saints, fresh courage take, the clouds ye cess, fruitless goals, and making your priorities my own. so much dread are big with mercy, and shall break in The list continues. blessings on your head. Thank you for making my body a living sacrifice, Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust him holy and acceptable to you, which is my reasonable for his grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a service. Thank you for renewing my mind, so I am not smiling face. conformed to this world. Thank you for humiliating moHis purposes will ripen fast, unfolding ev’ry hour; ments that bring me to my knees to repent, so I may The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the receive wisdom from above. flow’r. I encourage you to relinquish control. Humbly bow Blind unbelief is sure to err, and scan his work in before His sovereignty. When you think you cannot bear vain; God is his own interpreter, and he will make it the tilling process or the weariness, He swoops in help. plain.”

Clean up the garden now or in the spring?

be shoveled somewhere else. Snow on top of There is considerable disagreement among gardeners as to whether the garden seed pods, stems and bushes provides winshould be completely cleared of all deceased ter interest for our gardens. Instead of a flat plant material in the fall, or if some or all of it white surface, various shades and shapes of should be left in place until spring. black and brown may be seen in winter. Birds There are some things that absolutely may take refuge in larger bushes and eat should be done in the fall. Peonies should be seeds or berries left on various plants. Howcut down a few inches above soil level once ever, plants that rabbits may chew on should BY LINDA G. the foliage has been killed by frost. Removbe protected with hardware cloth or chicken TENNESON ing the leaf and stem litter in the fall reduces wire cages. Green and the possibility of disease the following year. Native bees – the solitary ones, not the Growing in The short remaining stems will catch blowing Benton County honey bees – overwinter as eggs or larvae in leaves which will provide insulation during the hollow stems of plants like bee balm or the winter. Annuals should be removed to the compost hosta blooms or in a burrow in the ground. These bees pile if they died of frost and to the garbage if they died of are as important as pollinators as honey bees. Many of disease. The seed heads of any plant that has produced the less colorful species of butterflies also overwinter them should be removed if you do not want them ger- as a chrysalis hidden in garden plant leaves or leaf litminating in the spring producing new plants. Bearded ter. The same is true for the native ladybug. The Asian iris should also be cut back every year because the iris multicolored ladybug tries to hide inside our homes in borers may be overwintering in or on the foliage. winter, but the native ladybugs do not. After those steps have been done, the question bePlus, all those hibernating insects become possible comes harder to answer. Removal of plant material does food for birds that do not fly south for the winter. As reduce the spread of disease if any exists. Insects that one writer puts it, song birds are one of the best reasons are not beneficial to our gardens may overwinter in or to skip cleaning our gardens in fall. Predatory insects, around the dead plant material in our gardens. A veg- those that eat the insects we do not want, are also looketable garden that is tilled in the fall may warm up a little ing for a winter home in our gardens. Much of the plant quicker in the spring. material left in our gardens will have decomposed by The arguments for not cleaning up the garden are spring returning its nutrients to the soil where it will be these. The temperature is down, and why should we ready to feed next year’s plants. Each plant makes its work outdoors in the cold? Beneficial insects may be own fertilizer in this way. hibernating in the dead plant material. Many insects lay If you are still eager to get out there and do sometheir eggs inside hollow plant stems. Other insect chrys- thing, use this time to dig out the roots of plants you do alises or egg cases may be destroyed by mistake if we not want, like perennial weeds. And any plant, vegetable are too energetic in clearing our gardens in fall. Remem- or ornamental that appeared to be infested with pest type ber also that frogs hibernate in our gardens. insects or a disease should also be removed in the fall Perennial plant stems that are left standing catch and not put in a compost pile. snow and hold it in position in our gardens where it can Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Exlater melt instead of piling into drifts that may need to tension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/EDITORIAL Campaign signs are First Amendment right Myron Wilson, Independent candidate for state representative District 15B Thank you for the great election coverage you provide our communities. It is an honor and privilege to be the Independent candidate for Minnesota House District 15B Representative. I am grateful to the nearly 1,000 residents who placed me on the ballot. As a native Minnesotan and retired law enforcement officer, I strive to uphold our fundamental American values. This letter is an appeal to those stealing, defacing or destroying campaign signs. Please stop. District 15B is approximately 13 percent Democrat, 45 percent Republican and 42 percent Independent. We understand emotions run high and why signs for those you do not agree with are everywhere. However, campaign signs are an American tradition and First Amendment right. They are a symbol of America’s free and fair elections. Let us honor the right of every person, regardless of ideology or party, to practice free speech. Disproportionate damage is done to campaigns who do not share in the 1.5 million in tax dollars the legislature disperses to DFL and GOP candidates. Albeit, all campaigns are harmed. It is suppression of voter rights when this takes place. If you see something, say something. American values matter. I am confident candidates Shane and Karla agree.

SRR school board election

Bryce Johnson, Sauk Rapids Residents of Sauk Rapids-Rice, I am seeking your support this November. I wish to represent you as a member of the Independent School District No. 47 School Board. I grew up in central Minnesota, graduating from Sartell High School in 2004. My wife and I moved to Sauk Rapids in 2010, where we have been blessed with three kids. Our oldest is now in first grade, and after reflecting on the last couple years, I realize how much work is involved on behalf of our schools to be sure parents are prepared for their children to attend school. Going through this first hand, I have experienced the commitment our faculty and staff have toward our children. I had the opportunity to be involved with the Vote Yes group during this year’s referendum. As was clear after the May 8 vote, the referendum was not what the community felt was best for Sauk Rapids-Rice. This has further motivated me to become more involved with the behind the scenes workings of how the district operates and conducts business. I believe in an education that is structured around t core classes, surrounded by experiences in art, music, trade and technology. I will be valuable on the board. I am not afraid to ask questions; I look objectively at all sides before deciding what may be best in a decision. I am always willing to listen and better understand opinions. I will never promise my vote will be what is best for you personally. However, I will promise when I am asked why I vote a certain way on board matters, I will give you an honest answer that will be supported by facts and not a canned answer. I will put my personal emotions aside and work with the members of this community to help make sure all of our children are provided every opportunity to succeed. I want what is best for the children of this community, and I am a firm believer in supporting education and challenging ourselves to be the best. The day we settle and say we are doing good enough is the day we fall behind as a district.

Letters to the editor welcome Letters to the editor and other opinion articles are welcome. Letters must be signed with a first and last name and include an address and phone number. Letters should be short (under 400 words) and to the point, and be submitted by at 5 p.m.

E-mail to natasha@saukherald.com

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More does not mean better Kent Nelson, Sartell Three candidates for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board – Andrew Lindeman, Lisa Loidolt and Michael Keehr – have sold their minds, souls and thinking processes to Dan Johnson. All three have signed a contract developed by republican Dan. What is in the contract is murky, and there is no explanation of the contract principals or how to achieve them. One: close open enrollment – done by the board, but as Loidolt said, “Did they really close it?” A hidden agenda by the board that we three will expose with Dan’s help. Two: Review educational policies to bring up academic performance. How will this be done? Nobody knows including the witless three unless Dan, in his infinite wisdom, can find a solution. Three: Protect “Pledge of Allegiance” – already done in all schools. Four: protect residents from tax increases. Dan and his republican friends believe in no tax increases. Five: rebuild relations with city governments. Lindeman said, “If indeed that is a problem, and even if it is not it can certainly be better.” It would be interesting to hear what Dan has to say about this non-issue. There is a saying two heads are better than one, suggesting a sharing of ideas leads to a solution. Three empty heads controlled by one with a hidden agenda spells disaster for SRR. The citizens of Sauk Rapids should be happy with the existing school district including excellent administrators, professional and well-trained teachers, hard-working support staff, an engaging curriculum which challenges students and an extra-curricular program which wins respect in the surrounding communities. It is popular in today’s times to find fault with institutions. Board members should remember their No. 1 job is to do what is best for students. There is no room for collusion by three members, all agreeing to an irrational pact written by an individual who has a bone to pick with education. Dan continues to be an outspoken opponent to the most recent failed facilities referendums. Board members should come to meetings with an open mind, listen and evaluate the information presented, and then conclude. A pre-arranged agenda with three already in agreement is not how a board should operate. It is important to maintain an excellent, well-functioning district and to provide quality education. To put SRR in the hands of Andrew, Lisa and Michael would not accomplish that goal.

Good job, Sheriff Heck James Hovda, Langola Township Law enforcement, by its nature, is a reactionary occupation. Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck has taken an aggressive step to combat crime before it happens. His numerous articles advising our good citizens in Benton County through your newspaper about criminal activity that has, or is, happening is spot on. His latest article “Preventing Scams 101” is a testament to this. Sheriff Heck, keep these articles coming. It is good to hear from our Benton County Sheriff with information that is timely and important.

September weather, phenology in review Weather: Cooler with more rain than last year. Average temperatures were about four degrees cooler at 71.2 degrees and 52.3 degrees for the high and low, respectively. The warmest day was our only 90-degree day, Sept. 15, while it dipped to a chilly 27 degrees Sept. 29. A BY JIM HOVDA little ice in the bird bath. Rice We had quite a bit of rain, the most falling Sept. 5, when I recorded 2.34 inches. We ended the month with 4.34 inches and 27.67 inches for the year. It is nearly the same as last September, but about 3 inches less than last year’s total precipitation. No snow for the month. A second hefty rain fell Sept. 21 when 1.03 inches filled the gage. All in all, it was a mundane weather month. Local weather records: The record low was 18 degrees in 1942 while the high was a sweltering 106 degrees in 1931. Wow, what a difference. The most rain, 10.72 inches, fell in 1926. And, yes, 0.2 of an inch of snow fell in 1995; I recorded a trace of snow here Sept. 21, 1995. Phenology: The northern orioles left for good Sept. 4 and the ruby-throated hummingbirds called it quits Sept. 18. I am waiting for the arrival of the juncos. They should be coming soon from Canada. I was surprised to hear the call of the grey catbird Sept. 14. I thought they were gone. The three species of woodpeckers are still here minus the pileated, which I am sure will come when I put out the large chunks of suet. Plants next. Mums, sedum and aster were the only plants still in bloom at the end of the month. Mountain ash berries – bright orange – are plentiful and hanging heavy on branches. And, this year it was a bumper crop of acorns making deer and squirrels happy. Little Rock Lake: Lake levels remained stable. Algae was present with Secchi disk readings at 1 foot 2 inches most of the month. Water temperatures at the beginning of the month were 66 degrees and down to 58 degrees Sept. 30. Many of the boats are out and in storage. What is ahead: The end of October can bring snow. If you remember last year, the last of the month was icky weather, and we ended the month with 2.2 inches of snow. Docks will be coming out, and it is time to make sure your snow removal equipment is serviced and ready to go while it is warm. If you are a warm weather person, what is ahead is gloomy. However, you will remove snow less often than you mow grass. No ice-over for Little Rock Lake. That will probably happen in November.

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Nancy and Don Oswald sit in front of one of Don’s many welding projects Oct. 2 in St. Cloud. The metalwork on the wall, representing Jesus and the 12 Apostles, is one of many welding projects Don has created for churches in the communities he has lived in throughout his 88 years of life.

Hands of iron Oswald makes his mark with metalsmithing

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ST. CLOUD — Don Oswald, 88, has spent much of his life peering through his helmet, forging works of iron and steel with his welding torch. The only aspect of Oswald’s life that has been as constant and steadfast as his metalsmithing is his 67 years of marriage to his wife Nancy. Wherever Oswald goes, he leaves a trail of ironwork behind. He has made his mark on communities across Minnesota, including Sauk Rapids. “It all started when I was 12,” Oswald said. “I came home, from working on a rock farm, and my father asked me what I earned. I told him I made one dollar, and they fed me a meal. My father figured he could do better for me, so he said, ‘I’ll show you how to weld, and I’ll pay you that dollar a day. I already feed you anyway.’ The next day, he brought me to his blacksmith shop, and I’ve been welding ever since.” Oswald found welding to be a natural fit, and his skills were “When I appreciated by farmers who frewas living quented his father’s shop. “They’d approach my father, in Brooklyn Center, people Chris, and they’d say, ‘You know Chris, your son is a better welder got wind than you,’” Oswald said. that I made As Oswald grew into a young man, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy the railings where he served during the Kooutside rean conflict. His knack for the my house machining trade gave him an myself.” advantage over other sailors. - Don Oswald After fixing a suitcase for one of his officers, Oswald said he was promoted from the ship’s boiler room. “He came up with his arm around me one day and, with a smile he said, ‘You’re a shipfitter now Oswald,’” he said. “… I was the only shipfitter, so they would never make me stand on watch.” When Oswald returned from the service and became a family man, he worked alongside his father at Indianhead Truck Lines, Inc. in Minneapolis. Tragedy

stuck when his father was killed during an on-the-job explosion, but Oswald continued to use his iron hands the only way he knew how. He clung to his trade and faith and forged on, working for the company for nearly another 36 years. Oswald has been using his welding skills to benefit communities he’s lived in. After creating railings and mailboxes for himself, neighbors quickly discovered his prowess. Soon, Oswald began fulfilling requests. “When I was living in Brooklyn Center, people got wind that I made the railings outside my house myself,” Oswald said. “The whole neighborhood wanted railings like mine.” Welding has transitioned from a career to a hobby for Oswald; the number of projects he completes annually vary. The largest project Oswald has ever undertaken was creating 25 angels in one Christmas season. “A neighbor lady saw me working on one in my

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Don Oswald’s Christian iconography hangs on the walls behind the altar at the Good Shepherd Community chapel Oct. 2 in Sauk Rapids. Oswald has welded since he was 12 years old.

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Oswald from page 8 garage,” Oswald said. “One way or another her request culminated in me making 25 angels. That was a lot of work. I’m not sure I’d ever undergo that big of a project again, especially because macular degeneration is starting to slow me down.” Oswald has called many locales in Minnesota home, and he has created many religious-themed metalworks for places of worship. In Sauk Rapids, his artwork hangs on the walls of the Good Shepherd Community chapel and is displayed as a cross atop the Trinity Lutheran Church. “I’ve left my mark at every church I’ve been a member of,” Oswald said. Despite the setbacks that come with age, Oswald has yet to abandon his love for welding. He still makes projects when he can. “I’ve enjoyed doing this, all these years; it’s creative,” Oswald said. “I PHOTO BY JAKE DOETKOTT love seeing the finished Don Oswald holds his finished welding project Oct. 2 in St. Cloud. Oswald creates a product when all is said variety of metalworks, including shepherd’s crooks, seasonal decorations, railings and religious iconography. and done.”

Public Notices Benton County marriage applications - Mark Robert Ertz and Erin Kathleen Keating, both of Pine City. - Quint Cal Schreiner and Jodie Marie Lieser, both of Sartell. Grewing selected as Catholic Community Schools interim superintendent ST. CLOUD — Lynn Grewing, retired Cathedral High School principal, has been selected as the interim superintendent of Catholic Community Schools. She begins her position Oct. 14. Grewing succeeds Kevin Powers, who announced his decision to resign as superintendent in September. “I am excited about returning to work in Catholic education, which has been the focus of my entire career,” Grewing said. “I am committed to working with the school principals to continue the excellent programs in our Catholic schools.” Grewing earned a master’s degree in English from Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., and completion of the Minnesota Principal program from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. She served as CHS principal from 1999 to 2018; principal at Roncalli High School in Aberdeen, S.D., from 1997-99, and taught at Sts. Peter, Paul and Michael School (All Saints Academy, St. Cloud campus) from 1984-97. “Grewing’s familiarity with CCS and the St. Cloud area and her collegial style will help us to con-

Benton County Board meetings moved temporarily FOLEY — Benton County Commissioners will host the Oct. 16, Nov. 6 and Nov. 20 regular board meetings at alternate locations due to a remodeling project underway at the Benton County Government Center in Foley. All meetings will continue to begin at 9 a.m. The Oct. 16 and Nov. 20 meetings will take place at Foley City Hall, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley, inside the council chambers. The Nov. 6 meeting will take place in the Foley Fire Hall training room at 81 Norman Ave. S., Foley. The county expects commissioner board meetings will return to the board room in the Benton County Government Center by the Dec. 5 evening meeting and Truth in Taxation public meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m.

tinue to move forward as we strengthen our schools and the Catholic presence here in our communities,” said Rev. Ron Weyrens, chair of the CCS board of directors. Catholic Community Schools includes All Saints Academy, Cathedral High School, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School and St. Katharine Drexel School, all of St. Cloud; St. Wendelin School and St. Mary Help of Christians School, both of St. Augusta; St. Francis Xavier School, of Sartell; Holy Cross School, of Kimball; and St. Joseph Catholic School, of St. Joseph.

Oct. 1 0518 hrs: Officers made contact with a male inside the mens restroom at Coborn’s. Male stated he was trying to get out of the cold, due to being homeless. Male stated he would leave the store. Oct. 3 1942 hrs: Officers received a complaint stating a former roommate refused to allow complainant to retrieve property. Officers advised the party needed to file a court order before they would accompany the person to retrieve the items. Oct. 4 0751 hrs: Officers responded to a vehicle that had jumped the curb. Officers gave property owners permission to have the vehicle tow. Incidents: 21 traffic stops, 21 assists, 19 medical, 17 various calls, 11 assists, 11 civil, 10 welfare checks, 7 alarms, 7 permits, 6 vehicles, 5 thefts, 5 human services reports, 5 driving, 5 trespassing, 4 child, 4 domestics, 4 harassments, 4 animals, 3 assaults, 3 property, 3 unwanted, 2 dvs, 2 fraud, 2 ordinances and 2 arrests.

Rice Police Department activity Oct. 4 1554 hrs: Officers received a 911 call of a fire. It was determined several elementary-aged school children made a prank call. Incidents: 6 assists, 5 thefts, 4 traffic stops, 3 suspicious, 2 animals and 2 various calls.

Man charged in Rice woman’s death LITTLE FALLS — A Royalton man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide following the death of a Rice woman Oct. 6. According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, Eric Scholl, 45, of Royalton, was arrested and charged in connection with the death of Karla Scheel, 37, of Rice, who died Saturday following a ATV rollover. Authorities were called to the scene of the accident at about 8:17 p.m. Scholl had been driving the vehicle with two passengers on the Soo-line Trail in Pierz Township. When the vehicle crossed an intersection at 280th Avenue, it rolled. Scheel was pinned beneath the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Law enforcement on the scene detected the odor of alcohol on Scholl, administered field sobriety tests and arrested Scholl immediately for driving while impaired. Scholl faces up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. He was released on bond earlier this week. Scheel leaves behind a husband and seven children. A memorial page has been set up in her honor at https:// www.gofundme.com/karla-scheel-family-memorial.

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Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Church of the Immaculate Conception Rummage Sale. Items include clothing for all ages, seasonal decorations, household goods, toys, books and miscellaneous. 145 Second Ave. N.E., Rice. Also open before 8 a.m. Mass Sunday, Oct. 14.

Saturday, Oct. 13, noon — Public Square Rosary Rally. Event will take place at the Blessed Virgin Grotto at the intersection of Highway 25 and Golden Spike Road in Gilman. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. — Aar Maanta Concert. Famed Somali musician Aar Maanta will perform with his band Urban Nomads. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit http://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House. Sauk Rapids Fire Hall, 408 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-4 p.m. — Collegeville Colors. Spend the day hiking in the woods of St. John’s Abbey Arboretum as you enjoy fall colors, artwork, live music and activities along Chapel Trail. St. John’s Outdoor University, 2346 Science Drive, Collegeville. Tickets at http://csbsju.edu. Sunday, Oct. 14, 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. Monday, Oct. 15, 1-2:30 p.m. — St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. Open to all. Free group provides support, education and awareness about the disease. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. For more information call 320-529-9000. Monday, Oct. 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for all Express. St. Joseph Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph. For more information, visit http://fareforall.org or call 800-582-4291. Thursday, Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m. — Nordic Walking. Everyone welcome. Poles, fitting, instructions and conversation provided for free. Lake George, 1101 Seventh Street S., St. Cloud. Meet at granite fountains. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. — Kerry Grombacher Concert. Troubadour Kerry Grombacher performs contemporary western songs on guitar and mandolin. Free and open to the public. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Friday, Oct. 19, 4-8 p.m. — Seventh annual Autumn HERO Festival. Join the Nicholas P. Koenig H.E.R.O. Foundation for dinner, live music, silent auction, cash raffle, activities, pumpkin and squash sales and more. Proceeds benefit central Minnesota families facing pediatric cancer and pediatric cancer

care at the University of Minnesota Masonic Chil- Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Family Bingo dren’s Hospital. Great Blue Heron Restaurant, 305 Fundraiser. Hosted by Foley Mothers of PreschoolFifth Ave. S., Cold Spring. For more information visit ers. New Life Church, 931 Norman Ave. N., Foley. http://npkherofoundation.org. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30-7 p.m. — Gustavus AdolFriday, Oct. 19, 5:30-8 p.m. — Fall festival. Join phus Fall Festival Dinner. Serving Swedish meatfor a free family event that includes a trunk or treat, balls, baked ham, scalloped potatoes, lefsa, all the hayride, campfire, hot apple cider and more. Event is trimmings and pies. Henry’s Catering and Event Cenparticipating in the teal pumpkin project which offers ter, 6774 Highway 25 N.E., Foley. non-food treats for kids with food allergies. Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 1950 125th Street Thursday, Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. — Nordic Walking. Everyone welcome. Poles, fitting, instructions and conN.W., Rice. versation provided for free. Lake George, 1101 SevSaturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. — Jim and Michelle enth Street S., St. Cloud. Meet at granite fountains. Young Benefit Dart Tournament. Modified luck of the draw tournament. Sign up begins at 11 a.m. Tour- Thursday, Oct. 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m. — Candidate nament starts at noon. Proceeds benefit the Young forum for Senate Districts 13, House District 13A children. Benton Station Bar, 303 N. Benton Drive, and 13B. Hosted by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, following its monthly Sauk Rapids meetSauk Rapids. ing. Free and open to the public but register at 320Saturday, Oct. 20, 12:30-3:30 p.m. — Halloween 656-3824 or klibert@stcloudarechamber.com. Historia. Halloween scavenger hunt, petting zoo, snack, crafts, hayride, trick or treats, face painting Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Dementia Supand more. Stearns County History Museum, 235 33rd port Group. Features trained facilitator Anna Harren. Last Thursday of every month. Free and open to the Ave. S., St. Cloud. public. Good Shepherd Community Fellowship Hall, Saturday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m. — Foley High School 325 11th Street N., Sauk Rapids. Class of 1978 Reunion. Classmates and guests are invited to the 40th reunion. Social hour followed by Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30-6 p.m. — Rumble Rally: taco bar at 6:30 p.m. Stone Creek Golf Course, 13050 Protest privatization of the VA. Staging at Eagles 65th Street N.E., Foley. RSVP at 320-355-2164, Club No. 622, 730 41st Ave. N., St. Cloud. mspiczka@jetup.net. Look for Foley MN Class of Thursday, Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Blue Line Goes 1978 Reunion on Facebook. Pink for Breast Cancer. Twenty percent of food purSaturday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Com- chases benefit the American Cancer Society Making munity Free Fellowship Meal. First United Method- Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Decorated bras to be auctioned off. Blue Line Sports Bar and Grill, ist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S., Sartell. 1101 Second Street S., Sartell. Sunday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to noon — Omelet breakfast. Hosted by the Waite Park American Legion Auxiliary Friday, Oct. 26, 4 p.m. — Trick or Treat Main Post No. 428. Choose from a selection of ingredients. Street. Sponsored by the Rice Area Chamber of ComOmelets made fresh while you wait. American Legion merce. All businesses will have a featured location on Main Street, Rice. Post No. 428, 17 Second Ave. N., Waite Park. Sunday, Oct. 21, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Divorce Saturday, Oct. 27, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Foley Fall Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will Clean-up. Advanced Disposal Services offers curbwalk alongside you through one of life’s most diffi- side cleanup. Place items out the evening before or cult experiences. Every Sunday through Dec. 9. Har- no later than 6 a.m. Items not accepted include yard vest Fellowship, 400 Second Ave. N. 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Compost site increases hours for fall clean-up SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids Compost Site will be open extended dates from Oct. 22-Nov. 3. The change will be implemented to accommodate fall cleanup for residents with compost site stickers. During these two weeks the site will be open from 3-6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Sundays the site will be closed. Winter hours are in

affect at the site and will continue following the extended period. Compost site stickers can be purchased at city hall with proper verification of residency in the city of Sauk Rapids, Sauk Rapids Township or the orderly annexation areas of Minden Township. Residents may find more information on the city’s website, http:// h t t p s : / / w w w. c i . s a u k rapids.mn.us, or by calling the Sauk Rapids Government Center at 320-258-5300.

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Sartell Bridge to close for repairs FOLEY — The Sartell Bridge at County Road 29 over the Mississippi River will be closed beginning Oct. 18 due to an ongoing repair project. According to the Benton County Highway Department, the declining temperatures and potentially icy conditions on the bridge could create hazardous conditions for motorists and constructions workers. Traffic will be detoured onto Benton Drive to the Highway 15 Bridge of Hope then to Stearns County Highway 1. Motorists should expect the detour to be in place for approximately three weeks. The repair project includes replacing bridge expansion joints and the rubber membranes between the joints; reconstructing the concrete barrier wall on the north-side, installing a new pedestrian-safe railing and repairing areas of concrete under the deck that had deteriorated due to road salt. Questions or concerns can be directed to Benton County Engineer Chris Byrd at 320968-5051. Project updates can be found on the Benton County Highway Department Facebook page.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 6, 2013 MORTGAGOR: Eric B. Stein. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 11, 2013 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 401066. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Matrix Financial Services Corporation. Dated June 14, 2018 Recorded June 15, 2018, as Document No. 429966. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON M O R T G A G E : 100052550403174542 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Flagstar Bank, FSB

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Flagstar Bank, FSB M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 116 Columbia Avenue Northeast, Saint Cloud, MN 56304 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 17.00278.01 L E G A L DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Four (4), Block Nineteen (19), East St. Cloud, now a part of the City of St. Cloud, according to the plat and survey thereof on File and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Benton County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $112,400.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $108,851.33 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 20, 2018 Matrix Financial Services Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 92 - 18-006108 FC THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-39-6B

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 16, 2011 MORTGAGOR: John M. Breitbach, a single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 21, 2011 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 383863. ASSIGNMENTS OF TIME AND DATE TO MORTGAGE: Assigned VACATE PROPERTY: If to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, the real estate is an ownerNational Association. Dated occupied, single-family August 9, 2012 Recorded dwelling, unless otherwise August 27, 2012, as provided by law, the date Document No. 390854. on or before which the TRANSACTION mortgagor(s) must vacate the AGENT: Mortgage property if the mortgage is Electronic Registration not reinstated under section Systems, Inc. 580.30 or the property is TRANSACTION not redeemed under section AGENT’S MORTGAGE 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on I D E N T I F I C AT I O N May 20, 2019, unless that NUMBER ON date falls on a weekend or M O R T G A G E : legal holiday, in which case 100053611091284875 it is the next weekday, and LENDER OR BROKER unless the redemption period AND MORTGAGE is reduced to 5 weeks under ORIGINATOR STATED MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or ON MORTGAGE: 582.032. Primelending, a Plainscapital Company RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SERVICER: NUMBER ON thereof; M O R T G A G O R ( S ) JPMorgan Chase Bank, M O R T G A G E : PURSUANT to the RELEASED FROM National Association M O RT G A G E D 100020000602658324 power of sale contained in FINANCIAL OBLIGATION PROPERTY ADDRESS: LENDER OR BROKER said mortgage, the above ON MORTGAGE:None 155th Avenue AND MORTGAGE described property will be “THE TIME ALLOWED BY 17021 ORIGINATOR STATED sold by the Sheriff of said LAW FOR REDEMPTION Northeast, Foley, MN 56329 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: ON MORTGAGE: PHH county as follows: BY THE MORTGAGOR, Mortgage Corporation DATE AND TIME OF THE MORTGAGOR’S R05.00052.01 L E G A L R E S I D E N T I A L SALE: November 29, 2018 P E R S O N A L OF MORTGAGE SERVICER: at 10:00 AM R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S DESCRIPTION LoanCare, LLC PLACE OF SALE: OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE PROPERTY: The South 250 feet M O R T G A G E D Benton County Sheriff’s REDUCED TO FIVE PROPERTY ADDRESS: Office, 581 Highway 23 WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL of the East 750 feet of the 1421 3rd Avenue South, Northeast Foley, MN ORDER IS ENTERED South Half of the Northeast Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 to pay the debt then secured UNDER MINNESOTA Quarter (S1/2 of NE 1/4) of TAX PARCEL I.D. #: by said Mortgage, and taxes, STATUTES, SECTION Section “Five” 5, Township R19.01375.00 if any, on said premises, and 582.032, DETERMINING, “Thirty-eight” 38 North, L E G A L the costs and disbursements, AMONG OTHER Range “Twenty-eight” 28 DESCRIPTION OF including attorneys’ fees THINGS, THAT THE West, Fourth Principal PROPERTY: allowed by law subject to MORTGAGED PREMISES Meridian, Benton County, Lot 6, Block 7, Sweet’s redemption within six (6) ARE IMPROVED Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH Addition, Benton County, months from the date of said WITH A RESIDENTIAL Minnesota sale by the mortgagor(s), DWELLING OF LESS PROPERTY IS LOCATED: COUNTY IN WHICH their personal representatives THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE Benton O R I G I N A L PROPERTY IS LOCATED: or assigns unless reduced to NOT PROPERTY USED Benton Five (5) weeks under MN IN AGRICULTURAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF O R I G I N A L Stat. §580.07. PRODUCTION, AND ARE MORTGAGE: $93,264.00 AMOUNT DUE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TIME AND DATE TO ABANDONED.” MORTGAGE: $71,923.00 VACATE PROPERTY: If Dated: September 24, 2018 AND CLAIMED TO BE AMOUNT DUE the real estate is an ownerLakeview Loan Servicing, DUE AS OF DATE OF INCLUDING AND CLAIMED TO BE occupied, single-family LLC NOTICE, DUE AS OF DATE OF dwelling, unless otherwise Mortgagee/Assignee of TAXES, IF ANY, PAID NOTICE, INCLUDING provided by law, the date Mortgagee BY MORTGAGEE: TAXES, IF ANY, PAID on or before which the USSET, WEINGARDEN $104,225.21 That prior to the BY MORTGAGEE: mortgagor(s) must vacate the AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. $69,262.16 property if the mortgage is Attorneys for Mortgagee/ commencement of this mortgage foreclosure That prior to the not reinstated under section Assignee of Mortgagee proceeding Mortgagee/ commencement of this 580.30 or the property is 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Assignee of Mortgagee mortgage foreclosure not redeemed under section Minneapolis, MN 55416 complied with all notice proceeding Mortgagee/ 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on (952) 925-6888 requirements as required Assignee of Mortgagee May 29, 2019, unless that 100 - 18-005144 FC complied with all notice date falls on a weekend or THIS IS A by statute; That no action requirements as required legal holiday, in which case C O M M U N I C A T I O N or proceeding has been by statute; That no action it is the next weekday, and FROM A DEBT instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured or proceeding has been unless the redemption period COLLECTOR. instituted at law or otherwise is reduced to 5 weeks under R-40-6B to recover the debt secured MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or by said mortgage, or any part 582.032.

by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 13, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 12, 2018 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 18-006466 FC THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-38-6B

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Public Notices REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, September 24, 2018 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Todd Schultz requested to add Authorize Replacing Sidewalk Railing as agenda item 9-F. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 9-10-18 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 9-10-18 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Heinen abstaining. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • 100 Years of Rapids Upholstery—Mayor Hunstiger congratulated Rapids Upholstery for being in business for 100 years. He noted that 100 years is quite the achievement, and he is glad that Rapids Upholstery continues to operate in the City of Sauk Rapids. Mayor Hunstiger said that he would be calling the owners to congratulate them. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Torborg Builders Purpose To Consider A Variance That Would Allow A Floor Area Ratio of .61 Rather Than .60 As Required By Ordinance and Approve Site Plan 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the variance that would allow a floor area ratio of .62 rather than .60 and to approve the site plan with the conditions noted. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda A. Accept by Resolution the Gift of a Little Free Library to the Sauk Rapids Police Department B. Accept by Resolution Jet Power Grease Liquefier Donation C. Approve Riverfront Park Proposal for Services D. Approve 2018 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses E. Approve Replacing CO/NO Detectors and HVAC Control System at Public Works—Pulled for Discussion F. Approve Replacing Sidewalk Railing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve agenda items 9A-9D and 9F . Motion carried unanimously. 9-E. Approve Replacing CO/NO Detectors and HVAC Control System at Public Works Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve replacing the CO/ NO detectors and HVAC control system at Public Works. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Ellering abstaining. 10. Regular Agenda A. 2019 Preliminary Levy Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the Preliminary Levy Resolution.Motion carried unanimously. B. City Logo Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve new City logo containing the arched water tower elements. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Other Staff Items A. Reminder: Next City Council Meeting is TUESDAY, October 9th due to Columbus Day Holiday Mayor Hunstiger reminded the Council and residents that the next City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 9th due to the Columbus Day holiday falling on Monday, October 8th. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m.. R-41-1B

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Cook Counseling Services, LLC featured at September Sauk Rapids Chamber meeting SAUK RAPIDS — Cook Counseling Services, LLC hosted the monthly Sauk Rapids Chamber meeting Sept. 27 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. The meeting included a presentation on “Mental Health in the Workplace,” by Marc Van Herr, Edina Realty-Purpose Driven Realty Team. Cook Counseling Services provides counseling throughout St. Cloud and surrounding areas on issues, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and more. Specialized counseling in womens issues, such as domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse, is available, as well as certified therapy in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to help with trauma issues. Owner Kelly Cook said regardless of what you are seeking counseling for, appointments can be made within two days because

“One in four people face mental health challenges in America.” - Marc Van Herr, Edina RealtyPurpose Driven Realty Team help cannot wait. Patients can choose in-office or in-home therapy appointments, during the day, evening or on weekends. The economic impact of mental health issues is over $493 billion, with depression reigning as the largest health expense for employers. “One in four people face mental health challenges in America,” said Marc Van Herr, Edina Realty-Purpose Driven Realty Team. “People you don’t even realize are struggling.”

To raise awareness of mental health in the workplace, Herr is also the executive director of The Beautiful Mind Project. Through their Mental Health Awareness Program, they are changing the way mental health is approached by providing free educational seminars, scholarships, fundraisers and more. The Sauk Rapids Chamber, a division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, meets on the fourth Thursday of every month from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The St. Cloud Hospital-CentraCare hosts the next meeting Oct. 25 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. All chamber members and guests interested in Sauk Rapids community issues are welcome to attend. Lunch is provided for guests who register by noon Oct. 23.

Public Notices STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 05-PR-18-1627 AMENDED NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Lois Alma Long Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on November 19, 2018 at 8:00 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Benton County Courthouse, East Highway 23, Foley, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s Will dated December 23, 2016 and for the appointment of Lori J. Long, whose address is 714 13th Ave. S., St. Cloud, MN 56301 as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in an

unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the Decedent’s estate. Notice is futher given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: 10-01-2018 /s/ Robert J. Raupp Judge of District Court Dated: 10-01-2018 /s/ Jennifer Siemers Court Administrator - Deputy R-41-2B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 1, 2014 MORTGAGOR: Anthony Brown, an unmarried man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgages Unlimited Inc. its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 16, 2014 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 404338. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated September 1, 2015 Recorded September 8, 2015, as Document No. 411601. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100848100126236308

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Mortgages Unlimited Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 805 5th Street Northeast, Rice, MN 56367 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 150069000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 4, Fox Meadows, Benton County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $178,571.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $181,119.14 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part

thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2019 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N T AT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 5, 2018 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 18-005490 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-41-6B

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Storm volleyball celebrates senior night with win BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

The seven seniors on the Sauk Rapids-Rice volleyball team made their last regular season home match a memorable one. SRR won 17-25, 2624, 25-21 and 25-22 over St. Cloud Apollo Oct. 9 in Sauk Rapids. After a slow start, SRR won in four games. Seniors Abbey Duray, Bailey Roscoe, Staci Meyer, t Soleil Newland, Morgan Maselter, Halie Kipka and t Danielle Schultz were then acknowledged for their contributions to the program shortly after. “Each senior plays a unique part of our team,” said Karen Beckmann, head coach. “Staci has been a leader for this program since her first day. Bailey has brought an energy unparalleled to anyone. Soleil brought to Storm a strength that will be missed in the front row. Halie has always had a smile on her face and gave her team a sense of belonging. Morgan is a silent leader, she has been a great asset to Storm volleyball. Danielle has shown that hard work pays off, she has always been a part of team and gave meaning to Storm volleyball. Abbey is unlike anyone, she works so hard and pushed

her way to the top and always gave her all to Storm volleyball. Each person made our team whole and they will all be missed immensely.” Only Duray, who is out with a senior ending injury, did not play in the win over the Eagles. The emotion and hype of the night hindered the Storm out of the gate as they fell behind 9-0 in the first game and ended up losing by eight points. “I believe our athletes struggled with routine at the start,” Beckmann said. “We got ready late, and the girls were so excited it was senior night, we just lost our routine. During a timeout, we shook out the nervous energy and we got to work.” The second game was tight throughout, but Maselter powered SRR through at the end. She had kills in five of the last seven points the Storm earned and helped them turn a 20-20 deadlock into a two-point win. In game three, the Eagles jumped ahead 12-9, but the Storms’ resiliency came through at the end. Cora Weirens had an ace serve to trim the deficit to 18-17. Maselter and Darci Peterson combined for a block to put SRR ahead for good 20-19. Newland then had a tough serve that was

PHOTOS BY MARK KLAPHAKE

(Above) Cora Weirens (from left), Morgan Maselter, Soleil Newland and Alyssa Blais celebrate the final point of their third game in which they won 25-21 over St. Cloud Apollo Oct. 9 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm went on to defeat St. Cloud Apollo in four games on senior night.

not returned to the seal the win. In the game four clincher, it was tight throughout and after Kipka had a kill the game was knotted at 21. The Storm scored four of the final five points of the game and the last was earned by a Newland kill out of the middle to survive the scare and collect the Central Lakes Conference victory. “We knew we could do it because we have done

Halie Kipka (left) and Darci Peterson try to stuff a St. Cloud Apollo hit during their matchup Tuesday night in Sauk Rapids.

it in the past,” Beckmann said. “I think our errors got the best of us, so it made the game closer than I would have liked, but we

pulled together as a team and made that win.” Maselter and Newland were nearly unstoppable at the net all night. They finished with 22 and 15 kills respectively. Meyer, the teams setter, continued her strong play as she dished out 43 set assists and had an outstanding day serving, going 15-15. Five different players, Maselter, 16, Meyer, 14, Alyssa Blais, 13, Emry Godwin, 11, and Roscoe, 10, reached double figures in digs. The Storm, is 8-3 in the CLC and 14-6 overall. They play in the Eastview tournament Oct. 12-13 in Apple Valley. Sauk Rapids-Rice goes 2-2 at home tournament The highlight of the day for SRR fans was their impressive 25-21, 25-20 win over BOLD to start the day during their home tournament Oct. 6. It was BOLD’s the second loss in its 20-2 season. “Our team did a great against BOLD,” Beckmann said. “We had passes to the setters and we finished strong each play.” The Storm went on to lose two of their final three matches. They lost 26-24, Cora Weirens tips the ball over the outstretched hands Senior Staci Meyer sets the ball out to a hitter during the of an St. Cloud Apollo player during their Central Lakes second game of the Storms four-game victory over the 25-11 to Canby, then got by Detroit Lakes 25-23, Conference matchup Oct. 9 in Sauk Rapids. Weirens had Eagles Oct. 9 in Sauk Rapids. 25-20 before finishing the six kill shots in the win.

day with a 25-18, 25-18 loss to Annandale. “As the day went on, our energy started to slide,” Beckmann said. “Some of our players were ill, and it changed the dynamic of the team. We couldn’t finish plays as the day went on. We struggled pushing through our errors and putting our heads in the games. I think our players exhausted themselves and it really showed.” The Storm had several individuals with impressive totals when they completed the eight-game day. Meyer handed out 68 assists, Roscoe had 13 kills and a team high six aces. Weirens was 22-23 serving and Maselter and Newland both had 27 kill shots. Newland also had five blocks. SRR nips Fergus Falls in four games The first two games of the night set the tone as the Storm won both by tight scores 25-23, 27-25, before losing game three 25-20 and rebounding with a solid game four win of 25-13 Oct. 4 in Fergus Falls. Blais had a strong night defensively and serving the ball. She finished with a team high 22 digs and was 17-19 serving with three aces. Maselter had 20 kills and Meyer 37 assists.

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Neck injury sidelines Tretter Senior wideout led team in receiving yards BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

He also holds second place in receiving yards in a season after earning 670 yards in the first four games this season. He holds fifth, sixth and eighth place in number of receptions in a season. And he is tied for second place in touchdown receptions in a season with seven this year. “It is really cool to hold that many spots,” Tretter said. “It is like a personal legacy of sorts that I am leaving behind. It shows how hard I have worked, not only for myself, but for the team as a whole.” Braden Tretter Tretter will continue cheering on his teammates and coaching them from the sidelines. “But I really hope I might get some chance of being back on the field this season,” Tretter said. “I hope the team makes it far enough in playoffs that I am healed enough and can get out of the brace and back on the field to help push them deep into playoffs.”

SAUK RAPIDS — Attending the past two Sauk Rapids-Rice football games, it is apparent how often the ball stays on the ground, a large contrast from the first half of the season. While game tactics and strategy have played a big part in the change, another aspect is absent: the Storm’s dominant wide receiver, senior Braden Tretter. Tretter, a captain, has been off the field since midway through the Sept. 21 game against Brainerd. During the matchup with the Warriors, Tretter dove for a tipped ball. A Brainerd defender also came after the ball and his knee connected with Tretter’s head. The collision resulted in a c3 fracture to Tretter’s spinal cord – a broken bone in the neck region of his spine – and PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER a concussion. Braden Tretter runs after a kickoff return Aug. 31 against St. Francis. “It’s interesting … I re- Tretter contributed to three wins for the Storm before sustaining a c3 member everything in the fracture to his spinal cord Sept. 21 in Brainerd. game up until that point,” Tretter said. “But I don’t re- game days. I like to help them – and is tied for two more – member that play, diving for with their routes. Sometimes 12 receptions in a game and the ball, nothing until about I’m watching from the side- three touchdown receptions in 3 a.m. the next day when my lines with the rest of the team a game. friends called to check up on and I see a route I would have me.” taken, so I mention it to the reThe injury put Tretter in ceivers.” a neck brace for six weeks. Knowing the injury has Once he is fully healed, he likely put an end to Tretter’s will be able to continue ath- senior year of football is difletic play. ficult for the young athlete. “There won’t be any tak“It really sunk in the next ing it slow,” Tretter said. “As week when we played Sarlong as I am careful with it, I tell for homecoming,” Tretcan jump right back into ath- ter said. “I saw the crowd of letics – whether it’s the tail 3,000 people, how full our end of the football season or student section was and the getting ready for basketball.” whole atmosphere almost The hardest made me cry. I part of being knew I wanted to injured is missbe out on the field, ing the sport he but I couldn’t. And loves most – that was hard.” football. Statistical“During “But I don’t ly, Tretter’s best school, I don’t game was the searemember that feel like I have son opener against too many is- play, diving for the St. Francis. Yet, sues,” Tretter ball, nothing until his most memosaid. “But I rable was last year about 3 a.m. the get headaches next day when my against Elk River. occasionally, “It’s the game friends called to from the conI felt best about,” cussion. But check up on me.” Tretter said. “Yes, I really hate we lost, but we - senior Braden missing footwent into it knowTretter ball.” ing we could score While he if we did our best.” physically canAt the end of not be on the field, Tretter is his high school football castill involved with helping the reer, Tretter is nothing short of team. accomplished. He holds four “I feel like I am in more records – 94 career receptions, of a coaching role now,” Tret- 1591 receiving yards, 13 ca- Braden Tretter dodges a St. Francis defender Aug. 31 in Sauk Rapids. Tretter broke the record for most ter said. “I really try to help reer receiving touchdowns and receiving yards in a game with 226 yards. coach the receivers, even on 226 receiving yards in a game

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Mauer contemplating retirement all of the money fans continually Joe Mauer’s eight-year, $184 spend to support this team at Target million contract expired Sept. 30. Field. Despite his five playoff appearances, Here is another fun statistic. six all-star appearances, three According to Money Inc., the Red batting championships, 2009 Sox owner, John W. Henry, has a net American League MVP award, worth of an estimated $2.5 billion. squeaky-clean reputation both on That is 10th-highest in baseball. and off the field and the fact he was Meanwhile, Twins owner Jim Pohlad born and raised in St. Paul, Mauer by ANDY THAYER has a net worth of $3.6 billion, which is the easily the most divisive Twins Sports Columnist is fourth-highest in baseball. In other player of my lifetime. words, in a league with no salary cap, I was fortunate enough to attend the last game of the season, and it perfectly our mega-rich owner has decided to run a club with captured the Joe Mauer experience. This fully- a well-below-average payroll. This is because he grown man might have gotten a little misty-eyed owns the Twins to make money, not because he is when Mauer ripped one of his patented opposite- passionate about fielding a winning team. Please field doubles in his final at bat, and it was an chew on that for a moment before you accuse Joe amazing moment when No. 7 donned his catcher’s Mauer of prohibiting the Twins from signing a gear for the first time since 2013. The Twins put decent pitcher. Joe Mauer earned every penny of his contract together a touching video tribute for Mauer, and he got long standing ovations before each of his at with the Twins. When you look around Target bats and when he took his final bow before leaving Field and see all of the kids running around in No. the field. However, there were more than a handful 7 jerseys and remember the individual accolades of vocal fans in attendance who still were making and the five playoff appearances, there is no passive-aggressive comments like, “Maybe now doubt in my mind the Twins did the right thing re-signing Mauer after his MVP season. This we can sign a decent pitcher.” I am going to be honest with you, nothing club was on the brink of contraction in 2001, the about Minnesota sports fans upsets me more same year Mauer was drafted, and by 2006 had than the prevalent and misguided belief that made the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. Joe Mauer’s contract prohibited the Twins Maybe Mauer’s on-field production was not worth from signing other good players. With Mauer $23 million per year at the end of his deal, but his contemplating retirement, I am here to squash that on-field production was also certainly worth more than whatever he was making on his rookie deal ridiculous argument once and for all. There is no salary cap in baseball. None. One from 2001 through 2009. I am going to come out and say it. Joe Mauer large contract does not prohibit teams from signing was an elite player for the first half of his career other players. At all. For the 2018 season, the Twins had the 21st and a good player for the second half, and when highest payroll in baseball at $115.5 million. To I weigh what will likely be his entire body of put that in perspective, the Boston Red Sox had a work, Joe Mauer was the best Twins player of my $228.4 million payroll, almost double that of the lifetime. I am sorry Kirby, but it is true. If you want Twins. Despite their already-high payroll, the Red to make Mauer the scapegoat for the team’s lack of Sox went out and signed the top free agent hitter success over the past eight years or so, that is your in baseball last offseason, J.D. Martinez, and he prerogative, but you would be incorrect in doing helped lead their team to the best record in baseball so. The reason the Twins have struggled since this season. This is not rocket science – there is a 2011 is because the team’s owners are unwilling strong correlation between team payroll and on- to spend money on players despite having a huge field success (good players cost money), and the revenue stream while competing in a league with Pohlad family is content to restrict payroll despite no salary cap. Blame the Pohlads, not Joe Mauer.

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Earlier this week, I was conducting an interview for a future story, and the person and I began talking about the younger children of the district. The conversation made me aware of how much the little ones look up to bigger kids. Younger siblings look up to the older ones, but in the same respect, elementary and middle school BY ANNA SALDANA students look up to high school students. I especially notice this with our varsity athletes. Our varsity athletes lead a great example on and off the athletic fields. During school hours, many of the Sauk RapidsRice varsity athletes are students on the honor roll and focus on doing well in school. These athletes are often involved in other school-sponsored activities, whether it be DECA, choir, band, culinary or one of the many activities offered. Outside of school, many hold evening or weekend jobs, volunteer at churches or other organizations or help coach youth athletics. I admire the example our varsity athletes set forth. I always think it is cool they want to set an example for the future team. The current success of our varsity teams is incredible, too, which adds to the admiration from the younger kids. If a middle school student is sitting in the bleachers watching a Friday night football game and the Storm come out with a win, the younger student, who may or may not already be involved in youth football, could be inspired to either join the middle school team or push himself harder so he or she can become a stronger player. I am a firm believer in strong, positive example. With many young second cousins, now in both my family and my husband’s, I always try to put my best example forward. I never swear anyway, but definitely not in front of younger kids. I often talk about my faith, as it is one of the biggest parts of who I am. Most of all, I try to teach the kids right from wrong while having fun doing it. In a similar respect, I see examples from our varsity athletes. They lead by example, and they are helping in the creation of a next generation of student athletes. I am excited to see what our future athletes are capable of, both on and off the athletic fields, but I will most certainly be watching them in the future on the sidelines.

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Girls soccer steals game from Apollo in overtime BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Storm girls soccer team had an eventful game Oct. 4 as they wrapped up regular season play. The girls hosted St. Cloud Apollo and won 7-5 in overtime. The win gave them a season record of 7-8 going into section playoffs. The team was seeded fourth in the section and hosted Little Falls for the first game Oct. 11. The Storm made mistakes early in the game, costing them to allow two goals from the Apollo offense within the first 15 minutes of play. Junior midfielder Anna Orth helped close the gap with a goal, coming from a crossover from senior forward Tessa Fernholz. Within the final part of the half, both junior midfielder Emma Plemel and junior forward Chloe Stockinger added goals of their own, putting the Storm up 3-2 at the half. Coming

back, Apollo was able to score three goals in a row on the Storm. The score was 5-3 Apollo with five minutes left to play. However, a penalty kick from junior midfielder Renae van der Hagen pushed its way into the goal, followed by a goal from Stockinger on a quick play brought the score to a tie with four minutes remaining. With the tie withstanding, the game was pushed into overtime. There, Tessa Fernholz capitalized for the Storm, scoring two goals at each the 3:29 and 1:29 marks to seal the win. During the game, the Storm outshot the Eagles 30 shots to 10, helping with the victory. Freshman goalkeeper Maggie Fernholz made two saves in the SRR net.

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(Above) Emma Plemel races past an Apollo defender during the first half of the game Oct. 4 in Sauk Rapids. Plemel scored a goal for SRR later in that drive.

Tessa Fernholz sprints downfield as she gains possession of the ball Oct. 4 in Sauk Rapids. Fernholz scored the final two goals of the game to earn a win for SRR.

(Above) Chloe Stockinger circles around the outside of the field Oct. 4 in Sauk Rapids. Stockinger has scored nine goals this season. (Left) Olivia Bauer focuses on the ball Oct. 4 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm won the game 7-5.

Madeline Bittman pushes the ball toward the Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goal Oct. 4 in Sauk Rapids. The game was the final of the regular season, with the Storm winning 7-5.

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Middendorf, Czech push playoff depth BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Collision girls tennis team, a cooperative between Sauk Rapids-Rice, St. Cloud Apollo and St. Cloud Christian School, wrapped up its season Oct. 4-6 during the sub-section 8AA tournament. The team lost the first

round of team sections as they faced Becker, trailing 7-0. Members of the team also competed in the individual section tournament – Jordyn Krueger and Amber McClelland in No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively, Grace Middendorf and Taryn Czech in No. 1 doubles, and Abby Trelfa and

Madison DeMarias in No. 2 doubles. Out of the subsection competition, Middendorf and Czech prevailed through the first rounds and will continue section play at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 in Sartell at Sta-Fit health club.

Becker 7, Collision 0 Singles: No. 1 Krueger 0-6, 3-6; No. 2 McClelland 1-6, 0-6; No. 3 Brynn Karasch 0-6, 2-6; No.

4 Amanda Voigt 0-6, 0-6. Doubles: No. 1 Middendorf-Czech 6-0, 5-7, 6-10; No. 2 Trelfa-DeMarias 2-6, 3-6; No. 3 Morgan Thompson-Elie Weinert 2-6, 5-7. Individual sections Singles: No. 1 Krueger 2-6, 1-6; No. 2 McClelland 0-6, 0-6. Doubles: No. 1 MiddendorfCzech 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 (vs. Becker), 7-6, 7-5 (vs. Rocori), 6-2, 6-1 (vs. St. Cloud Tech), 6-2, 6-2 (vs. Foley); No. 2 Trelfa-DeMarias 0-6, 1-6 (vs. St. Cloud Tech).

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Swim, dive advances to true team state BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Storm girls swim team is heading to true team state Oct. 13 after earning the top spot at the section 5A meet Oct. 6 in Becker. “It feels good to be going back to true team state,” said Stephanie Schlangen, head coach. “We hope to make that a strong tradition in our program.” The team also competed against St. Cloud Tech Oct. 4, winning 105-80. True team sections SRR splashed its way to first place in the true team section meet, despite the stiff competition. “It was a really close meet, and it took good performances from everyone to make it happen,” Schlangen said. Anna Lucas also broke

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a section record in the 200 individual medley during the meet. “It was a lot of fun watching Anna break that record in the 200 IM,” Schlangen said. “We asked Anna to swim the events that suited the team and not necessarily her as an individual. She is always someone who rises to the occasion time and time again.”

Top eight results: 200 MR: 1. Valeria Flores-Bonilla, Holynne Zeilenga, Mikayla Zaske and Lucas 1 minute, 55.64 seconds; 6. Lydia Zabinski, Savannah Henkel, Sophia Henkel and Madeline Ziegler 2:03.31. 200 FS: 3. Abby Tangen 2:06.03, 8. Haley Davis 2:11.32. 200 IM: 1. Lucas 2:10.82, 5. Savannah Henkel 2:22.61, 8. Zabinski 2:28.26. 50 FS: 6. Mikayla Zaske 27.14, 8. Maya Zaske 27.34. 100 FLY: 4. Flores-Bonilla 1:03.97, 6. Sophia Henkel 1:05.31. 100 FS: 4. Zeilenga 59.32, 5. Davis 59.80, 6. Maya Zaske 1:00.10, 7. Ziegler 1:00.11. 500 FS: 1. Zabinski 5:36.81, 3. Savan-

nah Henkel 5:40.35, 6. Tangen 5:53.02. 200 FSR: 3. Maya Zaske, Mikayla Zaske, Zeilenga and Tangen 1:47.07; 5. Davis, Olivia MacDonald, Kaytlin Bittman and Sophia Henkel 1:50.60. 100 BK: 2. Lucas 1:00.81, 5. Flores-Bonilla 1:04.77. 100 BR: 4. Zeilenga 1:14.23, 5. Sophia Henkel 1:15.14. 400 FSR: 1. Tangen, Davis, Flores-Bonilla and Lucas 3:49.26; 5. Kendal Stucke, Zabinski, Ziegler and Savannah Henkel 4:00.73.

SRR 105, St. Cloud Tech 80 The Storm dominated over their Tiger opponents Oct. 4 in St. Cloud. The girls had eight first place finishes throughout the meet with several other top three finishes.

Results: 200 MR: 1. Lucas, Zeilenga, Flores-Bonilla and Mikayla Zaske 1:56.52; 3. Maya Zaske, Savannah Henkel, Stucke and Davis 2:06.36; 5. Nicole Agre, Lily Benoit, Zabinski and Bittman 2:10.43. 200 FS: 1. Tangen 2:06.18, 3. Sophia Henkel 2:07.60, 4. Amber

Eisenschenk 2:22.92, Ziegler 2:19.61. 200 IM: 1. Flores-Bonilla 2:25.45, 3. Zabinski 2:29.24, 5. Bittman 2:40.95, Benoit 2:41.91. 50 FS: 1. Lucas 24.94, 3. Maya Zaske 27.11, 5. Davis 28.21, Isabelle Birk 29.35. Diving: 2. Eliana Hansen 162.20, 4. Katelyn Westre 134.80. 100 FLY: 2. Savannah Henkel 1:07.29, 5. Stucke 1:11.18. 100 FS: 2. Zeilenga 58.92, 3. Ziegler 1:00.17, 5. Mikayla Zaske 1:02.99. 500 FS: 1. Tangen 5:38.57, 2. Sophia Henkel 5:40.28, 4. Maya Zaske 6:05.39, Eisenschenk 6:24.63. 200 FSR: 1. Mikayla Zaske, Ziegler, Zeilenga and Tangen 1:48.55; 2. Savannah Henkel, Bittman, Eisenschenk and Sophia Henkel 1:52.41; 5. Agre, Hansen, Alexa Martin and Ziegler 2:08.18. 100 BK: 1. Lucas 1:01.16, 3. Zabinski 1:11.07, 5. Davis 1:23.51. 100 BR: 1. Savannah Henkel 1:14.19, 2. Zeilenga 1:14.89, 5. Bittman 1:22.87, Mikayla Zaske 1:22.70. 400 FSR: Tangen, Davis, Ziegler and Lucas 3:53.90; Sophia Henkel, Stucke, Maya Zaske and Zabinski 4:02.45; MacDonald, Benoit, Eisenschenk and Martin 4:32.09.

Ringger tops two meets BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

working hard in preparation for the CLC [Central Lakes Conference] meet, Sam Ringger has had but also finding time to a successful cross-coun- rest.” Girls results: 3. Severson try season. Most of his races result in him cross- 21 minutes, 25.8 seconds, Emily Sutton 23:35.0, 15. ing the finish line prior to 13. Mackenzie Felchle 24:05.4, 23. his opponents. Ali Kremer 27:46.5, 26. MauThe last two races reen Schimnich 28:59.5 and were no exception. Ring- 27. Alyssa Waytashek 31:14.3. Boys results: 1. Ringger ger was ahead of the sec- 16:49.8, 3. Bentrud 18:00.2, ond-place finisher by at 13. Dakota Johnson 19:24.4, least 30 seconds in com- 15. Nick Kosloske 19:49.2, 17. petitions at Litchfield Cooper Grau-Firkus 20:19.6 Oct. 4 and Kimball Oct. and 19. Ben Gilbertson 20:24.8. 8. Ringger has been Litchfield invitational The team had a taking the gold, but other strong meet as they commembers of the Storm peted at the Litchfield team have also seen success. Julia Severson Golf Club. “It was a very good and Jared Bentrud each meet and many athletes placed third at the Kimset their personal best ball invitational. times, if not a season best Kimball invitational The Storm com- time,” Jensen said. “It peted Oct. 8 at the Kim- built up our confidence to ball Golf Club, where finish the season strong.” results: 33. Severthe team fought through son Girls 21:05.2, 57. Maria Kost challenges to come out 22:02.3, 63. Sutton 22:09.2, with positive results. 78. Felchle 23:21.5, 79. Jessica The boys team Rosenberger 23:24.0 and 95. 28:34.0. placed third of five teams Kremer Boys results: 1. Ringger in the meet. 16:10.7, 18. Bentrud 17:25.4, “We ran well despite 62. Johnson 18:30.2, 77. Kothe cold weather and the sloske 18:54.0, 86. Gilberthills,” said Jake Jensen, son 19:19.2, 87. Grau-Firkus and 88. Jack Grabinski head coach. “We are still 19:21.7 19:24.7.

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5-1,” said Tanner Andvik, senior wide receiver. “We have all been waitThe Storm foot- ing for this opportunity. ball team hosted the St. The home playoff game Cloud Tech Tigers Oct. is huge for us as our stu5, earning its first win dent section is a big part over the rivals in three of us, and it is always years. nice to play at home.” “It was very rewardHead coach Phil ing to beat Tech,” said Klaphake is not focused Jake Ackerman, senior on the team’s record, but running back. “But rather the next games there’s plenty to learn prior to playoffs. Howfrom because we will ever, he does recognize most likely see them the success. again this season.” “Our kids are smart,” The 34-6 victory Klaphake said. “For the over the Tigers most part, we brings the team are in the right record to 5-1. place, and we The Tigers now are doing a lot hold the same “Defensively, of little things record as SRR. well. Defenwe have done The teams are sively, we have a good job tied at second done a good of limiting place in the job of limiting section. Two big plays and big plays and regular season tackling. Offentackling.” games remain, sively, we have but the win - Head coach done a good job earns SRR the Phil Klaphake of taking what home field adthe defense is PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER vantage for the giving us and Jake Ackerman races around a Tech defender Oct. 5 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm won first round of holding onto 34-6. playoffs. the football.” “It feels great to be The Storm and the Tigers held each other Milton-Baumgardner score at 28-6 at the half. The third quarscoreless through the leaped into the end zone ter mirrored the first – on a quarterback keep to first quarter. Shortly afscoreless for both teams. ter the start of the sec- put the Storm up 14-0. Bates repeated his Bates came back with ond, senior running back JD Bates bolted on a skills as he dashed in for another run, this time 21-yard run into the end the Storm’s third scor- for 2 yards, in the fourth zone for the Storm’s first ing drive, as did Milton- quarter to increase the Baumgardner on another touchdown. On the next drive, quarterback keep. The senior quarterback Cade two together put the BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

JD Bates watches nearby Tech defenders as he races downfield with the ball Oct. 5 in Sauk Rapids. Bates rushed for 273 yards during the game.

Noah Jungwirth wraps himself around a Tech ball carrier before swinging him to the ground in a tackle Oct. 5 in Sauk Rapids. Jungwirth tallied five tackles and one assist during the game.

lead and seal the final score. The team’s strength came from their time in the red zone, both on offense and defense. “We had some big red zone stops defensively, and our run game did a great job dealing with a variety of front and movements from Tech,” Klaphake said. “Starting the game, we had back-to-back red zone stops on defense that were huge. We then had a long run when we were on our own 2-yard line that got us feeling comfortable.” The team was strong on their running game, rushing for 412 yards and only receiving for 5 yards. SRR was strong on third down efficiency, coming in with completions resulting in first downs, completing five out of nine attempts. They were even stronger on their fourth down efficiency, completing both of two attempts.

Stats: Passing – MiltonBaumgardner 5 yds. Rushing – Bates 273 yds 3 TD, Ackerman 79 yds, Andrew Wollak 48 yds, Milton-Baumgardner 6 yds 2 TD, Christian Rodriguez 6 yds. Receiving – Rodriguez 5 yds.

Cade Milton-Baumgardner receives a snap early in the first quarter Oct. 5 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm faced the St. Cloud Tech Tigers, winning 34-6.

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Boys soccer closes season against Melrose BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School boys soccer team battled in the first round of section 8A playoffs Oct. 9, taking on Melrose. Despite a tight match-up, Melrose came out on top 3-2. Earlier in the week, the Storm faced St. Cloud Apollo in the final regular season matchup, losing 6-1. “The season definitely had its ups and downs,” said Chris Rothstein, head coach. “However, each player on our team made great improvements

throughout the year, and we coaches are very proud of them for that. I am confident that with the players we have, we will keep moving in a positive direction for next season.” Melrose 3, SRR 2 SRR had a strong start to the game, going into halftime with a 2-0 lead. The first goal was scored on a breakaway from senior attacker Granite Moliga. Junior defender Durham Welch seized a loose ball near the Melrose net later in the first half to score the team’s second goal. While SRR started with the lead, Melrose outplayed the Storm in the second half, scoring two goals throughout the half to tie. With 22 seconds left in the game, Melrose came in to score the winning goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Eli Rudnick made 10 saves in the net for SRR. St. Cloud Apollo 6, SRR 1 The team took on the St. Cloud Apollo Eagles Oct. 4 in St. Cloud, coming home defeated 6-1. The team ended its regular season with a record of 1-13-2, seeded ninth in the section. “It was a bit of a tough season,” Rothstein said. “Our record wasn’t great, but our program is making strides. Our record is better than last year, and I am very proud of how the majority of our players have not given up despite having

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(Right) Tai Lam races downfield early in the first half Oct. 9 in Melrose. The Storm fell 3-2 in the first round of section playoffs.

Brad Amundson

Age: 18 • Jersey: No. 9 PosiƟon: Forward.

Granite Moliga scores the first Storm goal Oct. 9 in the first round of section 8A playoffs at Melrose. The goal was scored on a breakaway as Moliga raced past the goalkeeper and a defender.

How long have you been playing hockey? Since I was 14 years old. Who has had the most impact on your hockey career? My high school and youth hockey head coaches, Pete Matanich and Eric Olson.

Granite City dishes another victory BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

The Lumberjacks fired off yet another crushing victory over the competition Oct. 5 in Sauk Rapids. Granite City junior hockey hosted the Alexandria Blizzard, but the Lumberjacks were the real force of nature on the ice. Alexandria stayed competitive with Granite City, but only slipped one puck past Lumberjack Michael Janke. Granite City 5, Alexandria 1 Playing his first game in net this season, Janke – a Weston, Wis. native – performed well, making 28 saves in three periods. Alexandria goalie Kyle Hayden

made 32 saves. The first period was most fruitful for Granite City. The first goal of the night came from Noah Bissett at 6:46. The Blizzard held off the Lumberjacks offense until the Jacks broke through and drove in two goals after the midway point. It started with Zack DeBoom and soon after Trevor Dummer followed up with the team’s third goal. The Lumberjacks closed out the first period with a 3-0 lead; outshooting the Blizzard 17-10. The next two periods were much closer, but the Lumberjacks’ explosive start placed them in a comfortable position that was only threatened once. Granite City slowed down significantly the rest of the game but continued to pressure the Blizzard, wading out the

storm with one goal each proceeding period. Daymin Dodge took the first goal of the second period, but the Blizzard answered. Taking advantage of a power play, forward Dylan Giorgio made Alexandria’s lone goal of the game. Alexandria outperformed Granite City 11-9 in shots on goal during the second period; the Jacks went on to reverse that during the third. Brad Amundson scored the only goal of the third period as the Blizzard struggled to keep its composure. Alexandria made eight attempts at Granite City’s goal, while Granite City made 11 in the final period. Tom Nagle (2), Bailey Sommers (2), Grant Troumbly, Hunter Schwehr, Blake Spetz, Ethan Sievek and Garrett Sandberg all tallied assist points.

The Lumberjacks racked 125 minutes of penalty time on 13 infractions, which included five game misconducts of which three were issued after a fight broke out at 17:41 of the first period. Due to the misconduct calls, Nagle, Salz, Spetz and Troumbly had to sit during the Oct. 12 game against the North Iowa Bulls. The players are important aspects of the team’s offense, with Nagle being a leader in assist points (5) this season and Troumbly contributing four goals and four assists. Alexandria accrued 82 minutes on 12 infractions. Granite City hosts the North Iowa Bulls at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

Tell us one thing about yourself most people do not know. I like to golf a lot. What is your typical pre-game meal? A sandwich with fruit and crackers. What is the best advice you have ever received? Play hard and play smart. If you could skate or have a conversaƟon with any hockey player who would it be? Connor McDavid because I want to know how he got so fast. What advice do you have for younger skaters in the community? Work hard and have fun.