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Making a difference locally, globally Eickhoff, FGHC give back BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
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Mitchell Eickhoff took his charity work to a global level with Impact Marathon. Eickhoff found the group in July and traveled to Nepal in November. During the trip, he got the opportunity for a little bit of sightseeing.
Overlay project to include three roads Fourth Street South, Lincoln Avenue, Franklin Avenue to see improvements BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Plans for 2018 road construction in the city of Sauk Rapids have begun. The Sauk Rapids City Council received a feasibility study for the year’s overlay improvements and called for a public hearing which will occur Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. The 2018 improvements will include reconstruction to Fourth Street South, as well as Lincoln and Franklin Avenues. The total project cost is estimated to be $537,883, with $111,855 of the amount to be paid for through assessments to adjacent properties. The city’s portion ($426,028) is expected to be funded through a combination of sales tax and franchise fees. Property owners along Fourth Street South and Lincoln Avenue can expect an edge milling and overlay. Franklin Avenue will be reclaimed and then receive an overlay. Pedestrian ramps within the project areas will be replaced where necessary to comply with current Americans with Disabilities Act standards. “The reason that you see different methods in different places has to do with the age of existing bituminous, the condition of the existing bituminous and to some extent the wear that we anticipate happening on that segment of roadway,” said city engineer Terry Wotzka, of Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. “The key in pavement rehab is to do the right rehab at the right time. That helps extends the life wisely and hopefully helps save taxpayers’ dollars.” Council member Jason Ellering asked Wotzka about considering the
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PUBLIC NOTICES • Sauk Rapids-Rice Ind. School Disrict No. 47 work session - pg 3 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Bjerke - pg. 3 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Sulier - pg. 5 • Sauk Rapids School Meeting - pg. 5 • City Council - pg. 7 • Benton County Request for Proposals - pg. 7
SAUK RAPIDS – Mitchell Eickhoff is a giving person. He wants to make a difference in the live lives of others, both throughout central Minnesota Mi and the world. Eickhoff formed hi his charity, FGHC Active, with some friend friends five years ago to help raise funds for thos those in need around the St. Cloud area. “We are a fundraisi fundraising nonprofit that gives away 100 percent of everything that comes in,” said Eickhoff Eickhoff, who grew up in Sauk Rapids and works at Jimmy’s Pour House. “The three board members do not take a salary because we would rather see that money go to someone someo in need. We do particular events throughout throug the year to raise extra money, like 5k races, volleyball tournaments and kickbal kickball tournaments. All of that gets donated to those in need as well.” Eickhoff’s charitable work started prior to forming his charity when he helped with a fundraiser for a coworker. “When you are helping someone you
know, it makes you feel even a little bit better,” Eickhoff said. “That’s where my charity work started, and FGHC has only added to that.” Through his charity, Eickhoff has spearheaded events like the Trots for Tots 5k each December, as well as created partnerships with Tanner’s Team and Anna Marie’s Alliance among other local charities. “FGHC is always on a mission to give as much as we can to help others,” Eickhoff said. “Our partnerships with other charities makes that mission that much easier.” Recently, Eickhoff decided to take his charitable impact to a global level. In November, Eickhoff traveled to Nepal with a group called Impact Marathon. “I found them in July and decided to give it a try,” Eickhoff said. “I kind of fell into the trip, but I’m glad I did because it was a great experience.” Eickhoff’s trip to Nepal included a day of work with the Burn Violence Service (BVS), six days camping in the mountains and a run at the end. “Impact Marathon is a great charity to get involved with,” Eickhoff said. “For me, this charity combines my passions of
helping others, running and traveling. It’s great meeting others who have the same passions as I do and know we were making a difference over there. I am probably going to book another trip.” While there, Eickhoff and the others involved with Impact Marathon helped dig trenches to provide water to communities that otherwise did not have water. He said he also learned a lot about the Nepali culture, which was a highlight of the trip. “Every place or country you travel to has a unique culture of its own,” Eickhoff said. “I think that’s part of the reason I like to travel so much.” At the end of his trip, Eickhoff ran in a marathon. “I started running five or six years ago on a regular basis to get in shape,” Eickhoff said. “Now, I’m so passionate about it that when I do my runs, I want to make sure it’s charitable and the proceeds go to a good cause.” His passion for running has allowed him to set a unique goal. “I want to run on every continent,” Eickhoff said. “I like to run, and I just really love to travel and see the world. This was a good goal for me to set.”
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Performance Foodservice expanding BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
RICE – Performance Foodservice, a nationwide cheese and food distributor, is expanding their location at 625 Divisions Street N, Rice. The business has been in operation under a number of different names since 1972 and will be adding an area for freezer, cooler and dry storage, as well as a larger dock area for loading trailers. “We have run out of storage in the current building capacity,” said Larry Cochran, president of Performance Foods-Minnesota division. “We have been using off-site storage for some time and want to be able to bring all of that back to our site. It will help us increase our efficiency, and it allows us to offer more.” The company’s expansion started in early November with the trenching and pouring of footings and ground work. The framing is expected to start within the next couple of weeks. This is the sixth expansion at the site.
“We expect to be using the expanded space for operation by late July or early August,” Cochran said. Performance Foodservice has been a supplier for the Italian and pizza industry and continues to produce their cheese and ship it nationwide. The company also distributes food products, such as fresh produce and canned goods, throughout the sevenstate Upper Midwest region. As the company prepares operations for the expanded area of the building, they are also brainstorming new products and services. “As a company, we recognize our roots are deeply embedded in the Italian and pizza industries,” Cochran said. “We don’t want to lose sight of those roots, but we also want to offer more to our customers.” PHOTO SUBMITTED
Performance Foodservice in Rice is undergoing the sixth expansion of their building. The company has the trenching and footings completed and framing is expected to start in the next couple of weeks.
Granite City Sound attempts to amp up music scene BY VICKI IKEOGU CONTRIBUTING WRITER
ST. CLOUD — Music and song lyrics come as naturally as breathing to Jon Theis. As one-half of the husband and wife Americana group, Harbor Drive Hookup, and local solo artist, Theis has been writing and producing his own music full time since 2016. “I like to just write notes,” Theis said. “I just keep a list of random phrases, lyrics, ideas, concepts and then I’ll usually sit down and write a few chords on the guitar. And then something will grab me and it will create a lyric.” But, writing and performing his own Central Minnesotamade music is not enough for the 32-year-old. “We’ve been trying to market our band,” Theis said. “And when you learn about marketing in general they say that you need to add value. And as a musician, I’ve been searching for that, other than just creating art that people like. You’ve kind of got to go beyond that.” For Theis, going beyond involves tapping into the other local singer-songwriters from across Central Minnesota. Late last year Theis started a
grassroots effort to bring musicians together in an effort to revitalize the Central Minnesota music scene. Named Granite City Sound, the informal group of 15 musicians is set on performing five, three-hour long concerts once a month from January to May on the second floor – known as The Nest – of The Pickled Loon, 715 W St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. “Based on my past, I’ve done music production and I’ve done video production, and with my skill set it hit me one day that I should do a concert series,” Theis said. “Bring in people to come see original music earlier in the evening. So I just kind of had this vision and tried to scale it into something that wasn’t going to kill me and was doable.” Theis said the inspiration behind Granite City Sound came from attending the Central Minnesota Common Roots Festival last August. This three-day event spread nearly 100 local musicians across various bars, restaurants and shops in downtown St. Cloud. “(When) Common Roots happened I talked to a lot of artists and got to know them,” Theis said. “And I learned that there used to be this thriving original local music scene in St. Cloud.” But in recent years, local music has been pushed aside for more familiar sounding cover bands.
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Adam Hammer performs at the Lemonade Concert & Art Fair at St. Cloud State University. Hammer, a local singer-songwriter, is one of the feature artists in the new Granite City Sound concert series.
Theis hopes to change that. “Our slogan is ‘Original music from the same place as you,’” Theis said. “And there are all of these talented artists that people don’t know about, but who they would really like.” Artists like Adam Hammer. “I actually had heard about Granite City Sound on Facebook,” Hammer said. “Jon had posted something about wanting to get local musicians together to support
each other. The post was a bit vague, but I chimed in and said I was on board.” Hammer has been playing music professionally around Central Minnesota over a decade, most notably at The Local Blend in St. Joseph. As a musician, Hammer said it was an easy decision to make when
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NEWS
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. to noon — Preschool fair. Visit with various preschools to Ànd the right school for your child and you. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement refresher course. Miller Auto PlazaCommunity Room, 2930 Second Street S, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter. org or call (888) 234-1294. Monday, Jan. 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All Express. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph. For more information visit http://fareforall.org or call (800) 582-4291. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Comedy and pizza night presented by Imagine Network. Featuring Chris Shaw. Social hour, pizza, comedy show and best joke contest. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. Saturday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster tournament. Elementary competition. Sauk Rapid-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids. Saturday, Jan. 20, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Community Fellowship free meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S, Sartell. Sunday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — 11th annual Sons of Norway Barnelopet. Free children’s cross country ski event. Ages 3 to 13. Equipment available. Riverside Park, 1828 Killian Boulevard SE, St. Cloud. On-site registration available.
Rice adopts utilities increase BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — Rice residents will see an increase in their water bills this month. After much discussion and publicity over the past year, the Rice City Council adopted a utilities rate increase at their Àrst regularly-scheduled meeting of this year. The city of Rice has not increased its water and sewer rates in eight years and the infrastructure supporting these services has not been upgraded within the last 30. In order to maintain the infrastructure and grow with the city’s needs, the council said the increase is necessary. As of the 2016 audit, the water and sewer revenues were not supporting the depreciation of the infrastructure and utilities equipment. Sewer and water base
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rates will increase $3 per month with additional 10 percent increase for tier two and tier three users. A fourth tier has also been established for those properties with a use that exceeds 18,000 gallons. That tier will also see an estimated 10 percent increase. Currently, the city is preparing for over $300,000 in future water and sewer upgrades. The fee increase will generate an additional $45,000 annually to help prepare for these costs. The new rates will be reÁected with January bills. In other council news: • Approved contracts for maintenance personnel and patrol units. Both contracts are for three years with a 2.3 percent wage increase following the Àrst year and a 2.5 percent wage increase following the second year. • Approved reappointment of Kristi O’Brien and Mark Brixius to the planning commission. The new term extends through 2020. • A public hearing will be set for March 5 at 7 p.m. for the local government review of the Wellhead Protection Plan. • The personnel committee will meet with newly-hired city clerk Julie Fandel regarding city hall’s hours of operation going forward.
it comes to helping promote fellow artists in the area. “For about Àve years, Dave Cofell (another local musician) and I would run the weekend of songs at The Local Blend with the idea of bringing attention to Central Minnesota original singersong writers,” Hammer said. “And one of those reasons was because the next big artist always has to start somewhere. Why not here?” Hammer said the music scene is heavily saturated with cover and tribute bands. “It’s safe to go and listen to a cover or tribute band,” Hammer said. “You know what music you are going to hear. It’s much more risky to listen to an original artist because of the fact you don’t know what to expect.”
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Sauk Rapids City Council from front generic Kevlar Àber application that was used along Stearns Drive the year prior for the Lincoln Avenue segment due to the heavy trafÀc on the road. After some discussion Wotzka was directed by the council to bid the Àber as an alternate that could be decided upon in the future. As a normal practice,
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CAFÉ WILL BE OPEN NOTE: Mike and Dave have farmed on this farm their entire lives and now have decided to retire from dairying. The Goerdt family has farmed on this farm since 1954 and are well known in the Sauk Centre area as good friends and neighbors. Mid-American Auction Co. is very pleased to be selected to conduct Mike and Dave’s dairy retirement auction. As is mentioned above, the farm-site does not offer enough parking to accommodate auction traffic so the Goerdts have rented the Central Livestock Auction facility at Albany, MN. Please note that only the Goerdt herd will be sold in this special auction, so please plan on prompt attendance. Trucking available. In the event of severe weather, please listen to KASM 1150 AM Albany or visit our website at www.midamericanauctioninc.com for weather related updates.
91 Head of Very Good Holstein Cattle 91 NOTE: This is a very good herd of young, well uddered, high producing Holstein cattle. The herd was established in 1954 with Mike and Dave operating the dairy after their father’s retirement. The herd average is approximately 19,000 pounds milk, with a very good 3.9% fat, 3.15 protein, SCC averages from 250,000 to 290,000. No TMR, no BST ever used in this herd. Many recently fresh or due soon, most first and second lactation. The Goerdt’s have continuously used outstanding Holstein herd sires from leading area herds. Cows are milked in a double 4 Herringbone parlor and housed in a loose housing facility. If you are in need of top young home-raised, farm fresh herd replacements, please mark this date on your calenders and make plans now to be on the seats at Central Livestock Albany for this special herd dispersal auction. Complete freshening and breeding information available sale day or review information prior to auction date at: www.midamericanauctioninc.com. If you would like to view the cows prior to the auction, please phone Mike or Dave at: 320-491-2942 or 320-333-1031. Thank you!
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Communications team formed BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board met Jan. 8 for their organizational meeting. During the meeting, interim superintendent Bruce Watkins announced a communications team was formed for the district. The team, comprised of district staff members — Nicole Wilke, Jennifer Emery, Kim Eisenschenk, Christie
Young, Laura Mackenthun and NaDean Schroeder — will communicate district information including material about the potential referendum and searches for new high school principal and district superintendent. The team will also help in working on the district newsletters. “These people will allow the communications to include everything from the newsletter and the website to social media and other necessary forms
of communication for the district,” Watkins said. “I feel the district needs a committee like this.” In other school board news: • The SRR high school is preparing for their Jan. 22-26 Snow Days week. • Elected 2018 ofÀcers, which mirrors those of 2017. Mark Hauck is the chair, Phil Rogholt is the vice-chair, Lisa Braun is the clerk and Robyn Holthaus is the treasurer.
Pulse on people Local students earn UMD dean’s list honors DULUTH — The University of MinnesotaDuluth has announced its dean’s list for fall semester 2017. Rice residents Patrick O’Brien and Catherine Thielen, along with Sauk Rapids residents Hailee Albers, Nicole Holden, Katie Oltz and Katelyn Scapanski, received this honor. Students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Central Lakes announces honors list BRAINERD — Stephenie Gallant and Kyle Rentz, both of Sauk Rapids,
have been named to the Central Lakes College-Brainerd and Staples president’s list for the 2017 fall semester. The president’s list includes 214 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits. Schaper earns dean’s list honors SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Rice resident Nathan Schaper has earned Drury University dean’s list honors. Earning a spot on Drury University’s dean’s list is a signiÀcant accomplishment; it means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while
carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours.
Braun receives highest honors STEVEN POINT, Wis. — Jacqlyn Braun has received the highest honors for her scholastic achievement at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for the fall 2017 semester. To receive this designation, Braun achieved a grade point average of 3.90 to 4.0 while being enrolled as a full-time student. Braun will receive a personalized certiÀcate of distinction from the institution.
Sauk Rapids Police Department activity
Incidents: 25 medical, 15 suspicious, 4 civil, 2 911, 9 assists, 14 alarms, 2 violation court order, 26 traffic stops, 17 parking violations, 7 welfare checks, 2 thefts, 2 repo Jan. 2 1332 hrs: Caller reported daughter is receiving vehicle, 3 child, 6 human services reports, 4 accidents, 9 inappropriate snaps via Snapchat from an unknown male, animals, 3 assaults, 2 domestics, 3 permits, 2 property, 2 but videos feature her daughter’s photo. Officers advised vehicles and 24 various calls. caller and her daughter to turn off location services and not to open any unknown snaps.
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Jacob and Sonya Haffner to be used by the police canine program. • Approved the purchase of a vehicle with the addition of lights, racks and accessories for the utilities department. • Approved a fee agreement with Kelm and Reuter, P.A. • Approved release of a probationary employee of the Sauk Rapids Police Department.
Similar to all of his work the past Àve years, Eickhoff hopes to continue his charitable impact in as many places as possible. “I feel that helping others is the right thing to do,” Eickhoff said. “I have the time on my hands and if I can do a little bit to help others, it makes the community and the world that much better.”
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through June 30. • Sauk Rapids resident Sylvia Lange addressed the council regarding her opposition to development at Southside and Lions Sunset Parks. • Approved a change order for the 2017 Overlay Improvement project, reducing the cost by $70,473.58. The total project cost was $675,581. • Accepted a $300 donation from Sauk Rapids residents
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the city plans on holding a neighborhood meeting to address any questions property owners may have before the public hearing. In other council news: • Approved an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, allowing MnDot to be the city’s agent for accepting federal aid. • Approved extending contract negotiations with Charter Communications
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Local musician Jon Theis has started Granite City Sound, a Àve-month mini concert series featuring artists from around Central Minnesota. Theis hopes to revitalize the local music scene.
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MoeDell, Carrie Schneider and Theis. The second show is on Feb. 16 featuring Hammer, Cathie English and Lonesome Joe Eckman. The March 16 show features DB Curtis, Nathan Ness and John Larson. The April 20 show features Charlie Roth, Chris Laumb and Betty Danger. The Ànal set features artists Crankshaft, Jake Hagedorn and Aksel Krafnick taking the stage on May 18. All shows are 21+ with a small cover fee. All money raised from the cover fee will be split among the performing artists. Theis said the only money he will earn from organizing the series is through performing. “(My goal) is just try and rebuild the (local music) scene,” Theis said. “I don’t think people think about it as much as an option. But if you kind of put it out there more, then more people will think of (these artists) as an option.”
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As we have decided to discontinue the dairy portion of our farming operation, we will sell our herd at auction. Due to the lack of safe parking at our farm site, the herd will be sold at the Central Livestock facility at Albany, MN. The Market is located by exiting Interstate 94 at the Albany, MN exit (Exit #147), then approx. 1 mile south, west and south on County Tar #10. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs; roads will be plainly marked.
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Theis said original artists are often booked late at night or sometimes not at all. “With Granite City Sound we’re doing our concert series
from 7 to 10 p.m.,” he said. “It’s about bringing in a new, crowd who might not want to go out after midnight to hear original music.” Hammer said having a concert series like Granite City Sound will not only encourage audience members to broaden their playlists, but will prove to local artists that staying in Central Minnesota has its perks. “I co-host open mic night at The Local Blend,” Hammer said. “And I’m always a bit saddened when an artist shows up and says they are moving to Minneapolis because no one is attending their performances. The Twin Cities is getting to be an oversaturated music scene and often times these artists will spend a lot of time playing for pennies. Central Minnesota does have a good music scene. Not only just with the talent, but with people who care enough to spread the word.” The Àrst showcase kicks off on Jan. 19 with artists
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Rice Police Department activity
Jan. 3 2349 hrs: Officers responded to a possible domestic. Both parties involved stated they were arguing previously, Jan. 3 1157 hrs: Caller stated someone drilled a 3/8 inch but nothing physical occurred. hole into his pickup’s gas tank, which was parked in the Jan. 6 1558 hrs: Officers spoke with a father regarding city lot near O’Brien’s Pub, and took 13 gallons of gas. The his daughter. Male stated she left due to being upset about caller just wanted the city to be aware and stated his truck her cell phone being taken away and then returned a short is already being repaired. time later. Father wanted police to remove his daughter, as he did not want to parent her anymore. Officers advised Incidents: 4 traffic stops, 3 driving, 2 accidents, 3 assists, 2 vehicles and 10 various calls. him to contact human services.
OBITUARIES
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Public Notices
Betty J. Dropps
Leatrice “Lea” I. Lepinski Ewers
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Jan. 9 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids for Leatrice “Lea” I. Lepinski Ewers, age 92, who passed away Jan. 2. Rev. Keith Weise ofÀciated and burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Family and friends visited at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Lea was born Sept. 23, 1925, to Fred and Clara (Wippich) Lepinski in Sauk Rapids. She married Kenneth Ewers on April 11, 1964, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Lea was a loyal and active member at Trinity Lutheran Church. She was employed as an administrative assistant for 27 years at St. Cloud State University and retired in 1988. Lea always had a great sense of humor, worked hard and was independent. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo, gambling, trips to the casinos, crossword puzzles and would occasionally watch Publishers Clearing House and soap
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operas. She supported her family, was a caregiver for her mother and in return was taken care of by her extended family. Lea was a very ‘put together’ lady with a purple touch! Lea is survived by her sisters, Alyce Gervais of Elk River and Rita Judkins of Blaine; several nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; and daughter, Deanne Lea. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com. R-2-1B
Jeanne Ann Newman
Memorial services were 11 a.m. Jan. 11 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Jeanne Ann Newman. The Rev. Dee Pederson ofÀciated. Jeanne died on Jan. 5, 2018, after a long battle with heart failure. Friends and relatives called from 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids. Jeanne was born on July 30, 1948, in Omaha, Neb. to Neilan and Fredricka (Lundgren) Olson. She married Daryl Newman on Feb. 26, 1966 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. The couple had four children. Bryan (Heidi), Rebecca (Kevin), Rachel (Dennis), and Aaron. Grandchildren are, Christopher, Brooke, Abigail, Madeline, Emily, Emma, and Jacob whom she loved dearly. Jeanne always wanted to help people. In the 1960’s she worked at the Cambridge State Hospital, then St. Benedict’s Center. She went on to LPN School while working and raising her family. She became a nurse and began her 31-year nursing career at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. Jeanne was always there for her grandchildren. She never missed a ballgame, band concert, or school activity. She loved her dogs, cats, and wild birds. Jeanne will be missed by many who knew
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(Marvin) Winscher of Rice, Kay (Bill) Paradeis of Rice, Judy (Jim) Barnett of Rice, Ronald (Gwen) Dropps of Rice, Steve (Lisa) of Sauk Rapids; brothers and sisters, Ray Doeden of Sauk Rapids, Patty Lou (Richard) Biendara of Sauk Rapids, Donna Lenger of St. Cloud, Millie (Dick) DeGree of St. Cloud, Sandra Schmit of Sartell, Roger (Debbie) Doeden of Sauk Centre, sister-in-law, Pat Doeden of Sauk Rapids; 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons-in-law, Greg Boser and Melvin “Sonny” Knowles; brothers, Richard, Thomas, Robert and Alfred Doeden. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com. R-2-1B
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her, especially her closest friend, Carol James. Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents, infant sister and brother in law, Ronald Newman. She is survived by her husband, Daryl, sister, Nicola Abel, brother, John Olson, her children, and grandchildren. Jeanne will be missed by many. Special thanks to Sherburne County Sheriffs Department for their quick and valiant effort. In lieu of Áowers memorials are wished to be sent to the Tri County Humane Society or the American Heart Association. Keeping with her passion of always wanting to help people, Jeanne donated many of her organs to the people in need. Obituary, guest book and video tribute online at www. williamsdingmann.com. R-2-1B
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Funeral services were 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at Country Manor Chapel in Sartell for Vivian V. Kelm, age 97, who passed away Thursday. Chaplains Adam Sohre and Jeb Reiter ofÀciated and burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Friends and family visited from 9:30-11 a.m. on Monday at Country Manor Chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. Vivian was born July 22, 1920 to William and Esther (Mayer) Bettenberg in St. Cloud. She married her sweetheart, Emil Kelm, Jr. on Feb. 14, 1939, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. She walked strongly in her faith and was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. She cared for her family and was proud to care for the veterans at the St. Cloud VA Hospital, volunteering 45,000 hours through the American Legion Auxiliary Post. No. 254. Vivian was independent, giving, social and loved to dance. Summers were happily spent at their cottage on the river, spending time with family every weekend. Vivian is survived by her children, Chet (Sherry)
JoAnn Lynn (Haakonson) Seal Survivors include her husband, Dick of Sartell; children, Steve of Ottertail, Dawn (Curt) Dingmann of Sauk Rapids, Michelle Bylander of Ottertail, Jim (Jenny) of Longview, Texas, Jeff (Carrie Adams) of St. Cloud, Stacy (Travis) Lund of Foley; stepchildren, Susan Rivers (Shelby Clethen) of Big Lake, John (Lisa) of Clearwater, Joel of Fertile, Nick of Elk River; sisters, Carol Christopherson of Alexandria, Linda (John) Undem of Grand Rapids, Mary (Lee) Weber of Alexandria; sister-in-law, Mikki Masteller of Lakeside, Calif.; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Àrst husband, Albin in 1984; sons, David in 1976, Haakon in 2004; step-son, Terry in 1987 and brother, Donnie. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO of sale contained in said VERIFICATION OF THE mortgage, the above described DEBT AND IDENTITY property will be sold by the OF THE ORIGINAL Sheriff of said county as CREDITOR WITHIN THE follows: TIME PROVIDED BY LAW DATE AND TIME OF IS NOT AFFECTED BY SALE: February 15, 2018 at THIS ACTION. 10:00 AM NOTICE IS HEREBY PLACE OF SALE: GIVEN, that default has Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, occurred in conditions of the 581 Highway 23 Northeast following described mortgage: Foley, MN DATE OF MORTGAGE: to pay the debt then secured by March 23, 2009 said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, M O RT G A G O R : on said premises, and the costs Scott E. Bjerke, a single person. and disbursements, including MORTGAGEE: Mortgage attorneys’ fees allowed by law Electronic Registration subject to redemption within Systems, Inc. six (6) months from the date of DATE AND PLACE OF said sale by the mortgagor(s), RECORDING: Recorded their personal representatives March 30, 2009 Benton County or assigns unless reduced to Recorder, Document No. Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. A364721. §580.07. ASSIGNMENTS OF TIME AND DATE TO MORTGAGE: Assigned VACATE PROPERTY: If the to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, real estate is an owner-occupied, National Association. Dated single-family dwelling, unless September 26, 2011 Recorded otherwise provided by law, the October 5, 2011, as Document date on or before which the No. A384141. mortgagor(s) must vacate the T R A N S A C T I O N property if the mortgage is not AGENT: Mortgage Electronic reinstated under section 580.30 Registration Systems, Inc. or the property is not redeemed T R A N S A C T I O N under section 580.23 is 11:59 AGENT’S MORTGAGE p.m. on August 15, 2018, unless IDENTIFICATION NUMBER that date falls on a weekend or ON MORTGAGE: 1000739- legal holiday, in which case it is 8140657387-4 the next weekday, and unless the LENDER OR BROKER redemption period is reduced to AND MORTGAGE 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. ORIGINATOR STATED ON 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGE: Bremer Bank, M O R T G A G O R ( S ) National Association RELEASED FROM R E S I D E N T I A L FINANCIAL OBLIGATION MORTGAGE SERVICER: ON MORTGAGE:None JPMorgan Chase Bank, “THE TIME ALLOWED BY National Association LAW FOR REDEMPTION M O R T G A G E D BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE PROPERTY ADDRESS: 321 MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL South Norman Avenue, Foley, R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S MN 56329 OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE TAX PARCEL I.D. #: REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS R130071500 and R130071600 IF A JUDICIAL ORDER LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS ENTERED UNDER OF PROPERTY: MINNESOTA STATUTES, Lot 2 and Lot 3. Block 1, SECTION 582.032, The Johnson Triangle, Benton DETERMINING, AMONG County, Minnesota OTHER THINGS, THAT THE COUNTY IN WHICH MORTGAGED PREMISES PROPERTY IS LOCATED: ARE IMPROVED WITH A Benton RESIDENTIAL DWELLING ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: ARE NOT PROPERTY $155,000.00 USED IN AGRICULTURAL AMOUNT DUE AND PRODUCTION, AND ARE CLAIMED TO BE DUE ABANDONED.” AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, Dated: December 13, 2017 INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, JPMorgan Chase Bank, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: National Association $165,220.69 Mortgagee/Assignee of That prior to the Mortgagee commencement of this mortgage USSET, WEINGARDEN AND foreclosure proceeding LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Mortgagee/Assignee of Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Mortgagee complied with all Assignee of Mortgagee notice requirements as required 4500 Park Glen Road #300 by statute; That no action or Minneapolis, MN 55416 proceeding has been instituted (952) 925-6888 at law or otherwise to recover 30 - 17-008104 FC the debt secured by said THIS IS A mortgage, or any part thereof; COMMUNICATION FROM PURSUANT to the power A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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Age 81, of Coon Rapids, passed away Jan 6. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family members. Preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings; son, Gary; granddaughter, Holly. Retired from Edward Jones. Her faith, determination, and support by many carried her through many bouts of cancer starting at the age of 29. She may be gone, but will be forever in our hearts and her legacy will live on for years to come. Survived by six of her children; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 707 89th Ave NE, Blaine. Visitation was 5-8 p.m. Friday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at WashburnMcReavy Coon Rapids as well as one hour prior to mass Eileen Marie Henkemeyer at the church. Private Burial Saldana to follow at later date. In lieu of Áowers, we ask SMA or the American Cancer donations to be made to Cure Society. R-2-1B
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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 WORK SESSION Monday, November 27, 2017 A Work Session of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, November 27, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in the District OfÀce Board Room. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt, and Solarz. Others present were Business Manager Eisenschenk, Superintendent Watkins, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Technology Mackenthun, SRRHS Principal Martens, SRRHS Assistant Principal Logrono, SRRHS Assistant Principal Nohner, SRRMS Principal Rudolph, SRRHS Instructional Coach-Technology Integrationist Burnham, and SRRHS Instructional Coach-Technology Integrationist Irvin. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried by a, margin of six, to approve the meeting’s “Agenda,” as amended. Board Director Butkowski arrived after approval. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and carried, by a margin of Àve, to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” Board Director Butkowski arrived after approval and Chair Hauck abstained. WORK SESSION TOPICS OF DISCUSSION SUPERINTENDENT AND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SEARCH UPDATE Superintendent Watkins and Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White provided an update and timeline for the Superintendent and High School Principal search. Board members had an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. POLLING PLACE REVIEW Superintendent Watkins reviewed the proposed polling place consolidation recommendation. New legislation adopted in 2017 requires all school districts to establish combined polling places annually. Polling place consolidation must adhere to locations designated by a county and/or municipality, with consideration given to geographical and population distribution, as well as facility capacity. Board members had an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. CALENDAR REVIEW Superintendent Watkins reviewed a draft calendar for a potential referendum, which included statutory deadlines, Board presentations from the Morris Leatherman Company, and Facility Task Force/Public meetings. Board members had an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. SURVEY UPDATE Superintendent Watkins provided an update on the Morris Leatherman Company survey and the District’s online survey Board members had an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-2-1B
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Gymnasts fight through two close matches BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm gymnastics team had two close matches this past week, against opponents that have been stiff competition in the past. The team competed against Brainerd Jan. 5, losing 133.9-132.275, and against Moorhead Jan. 9, losing 131.8-131.475. While the team had two losses, they are not focusing on it. Rather, they are celebrating team-highs and personal bests throughout the meets. The girls hope to Ànd
continued success as they take on Sartell Jan. 18. Moorhead 131.8, SRR 131.475 Carley Weisenbeck continues to have top Ànishes. She placed second all-around in the Jan. 9 meet. Morgan Thompson placed fourth allaround.
Vault: 1. Weisenbeck 9.05, 3. Ann Starr 8.6, 6. Thompson 8.5, 7. Anna Magnan 8.5, 8. Bergen Henkemeyer. Bars: 3. Weisenbeck 8.275, 3. Liberty Kosloski 8.275, 7. Thompson 7.2, 8. Katlyn Schultz 7.2, 9. Henkemeyer 7.175. Beam: 2. Kosloski 8.15, 3. Taylor Helget 8.075, 4. Starr 7.85, 5. Thompson 7.8, 9. Weisenbeck 7.575. Floor: 1. Weisenbeck 8.95, 3. Starr 8.425, 5. Thompson 8.325, 8. Kosloski 8.3, 9. Magnan 8.275. All-around: 2. Weisenbeck 33.85, 4. Thompson 31.825.
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133.9, SRR 132.375 Weisenbeck, Justus Floren and Thompson placed in the all-around category against the Warriors. Starr also placed high in the beam and Áoor events during the Jan. 5 meet.
Bars: 2. Weisenbeck 8.5, 4. Kosloski 8.125, 6. Elie Weinert 7.6, 7. Floren 7.525, 10. Thompson 6.775. Beam: 2. Weisenbeck 8.525, 2. Starr 8.525, 6. Thompson 7.85, 8. Helget 7.4, 9. Floren 7.125.
Floor: 3. Starr 8.475, 4. Weisenbeck 8.425, 5. Magnan 8.375, 8. Floren 8.05, 10. Thompson 7.4. All-around: 1. Weisenbeck 34.55, 3. Floren 31.7, 4. Thompson 30.375.
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Liberty Kosloski performs a series of quick, precise Áips during her Áoor routine Jan. 9 against Moorhead.
Vault: 1. Weisenbeck 9.1, 2. Floren 9.0, 5. Magnan 8.55, 7. Thompson 8.35, 10. Starr 8.1.
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Ann Starr performs her beam routine Jan. 9 in Sauk Rapids.
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SRR skates past Willmar BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm boys hockey team picked up their fourth win of the season Jan. 9 against Willmar. Skaters from across the Storm roster sliced in Àve goals and took control
of the puck possession in the 5-2 victory. The Àrst period remained scoreless for both teams, but Mason Wiebusch put in the Àrst goal for the Storm 4:51 into the second. Drake Raduns-Parsley picked up a goal, assisted by Morgan
Barber, and Bryce Kirt picked one up as well, with help from Brady Pesta. Going into the third, Kirt picked up his second goal of the game 6:47 in, with assistance from Daymin Dodge. Dodge then added one of his own to wrap up the
Storm scoring. The Storm sat 19 minutes on eight infractions and attempted a total of 33 shots. Garrett Meisinger made 21 saves in goal. The Storm take on the St. Cloud Tech-Apollo team at home Jan. 19.
Public Notices REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, December 11, 2017 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. Members present: Nick Sauer, Ellen Thronson, and Jason Ellering. Members absent: Steve Heinen. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Authorizing Preparation of a Feasibility Report for the 2018 Quarry Road Improvement Project as agenda item 9-F and Approving 2018 Rinke Noonan Legal Rates as agenda item 9-G. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 11-27-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 11-27-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • The Good Shepherd Community Recognition—Mayor Hunstiger invited Jodi Speicher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at The Good Shepherd Community, up to the front of the Council Chambers with him. Mayor Hunstiger stated that in the October 31st edition of the US News and World Report, The Good Shepherd Community was one of 99 nursing home facilities in the State to be recognized for their excellence in patient care. Mayor Hunstiger said that the City of Sauk Rapids is lucky to have such quality senior care options so close to home. • Pleasantview School-Mayor Hunstiger said that he and Ross Olson, City Administrator, recently toured Pleasantview School. Mayor Hunstiger noted that after the tour he is in agreement that the school is in need of some upgrades. He stated that a lot has changed in terms of security needs and educational needs since the time that Pleasantview was built. • Thank You-Mayor Hunstiger said that as 2017 draws to a close, he wanted to thank City staff and his fellow Council members for a great Àrst year as Mayor. He said that he also wanted to extend a big thank you to the residents for allowing him the opportunity to serve. He wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Discuss the City’s Proposed Budget and Property Tax Levy For 2018 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering 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 Thronson to adopt a Resolution Adopting the 2018 Property Tax Levy, to adopt a Resolution Adopting the 2018 General Fund Budget, and to adopt a Resolution Adopting 2018 Enterprise Fund Budgets. Motion carried unanimously. B. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose
To Discuss the City’s Proposed Changes to the Fee Schedule 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 Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Ordinance Amending and updating the City’s Fee Schedule and adopting the Resolution Authorizing Summary of Publication of this Ordinance amendment. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve the Resolution Adopting the Benton County Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plan B. Approve Creating a Handicapped Parking Space in the 300 Block of 3rd Avenue South C. Approve Clarity to Personnel Policy Pertaining to Section 3.02, Use of City Vehicles D. Approve a Resolution Certifying Availability of Local Match and Other Local Costs for Fiscal Year 2022 & 2023 Federal Transportation Project Submittal to the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization E. Approve a Resolution Finding Minimal Project Controversy for Fiscal Year 2022 & 2023 Federal Transportation Project Submittal to the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization F. Authorize Preparation of a Feasibility Report for the 2018 Quarry Road Improvement Project G. Approve Rinke Noonan 2018 Legal Rates Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve agenda items 9A-9G. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A.Capital Improvement Plans Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Capital Improvement Plans. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Other Staff Items • Tour of the Downtown Apartment—Todd Schultz noted that he is hoping to arrange for the City Council and the HRA to tour the new downtown apartments sometime in January. • Overhead Lines on 2nd Avenue-Terry Wotzka stated that the overhead lines on 2nd Avenue have been removed and street lights are now up in this location. 12. Other Council Items and Communications • 4th Ave North Water Main Break—Councilperson Ellering asked about a road closure that he encountered along 4th Avenue North earlier today. Craig Nelson explained that there was a water main break on 4th Avenue North between 11th Street and 12th Street. He said that everything went well and everything that could be completed yet this year has been completed. Any remaining work will be completed in the spring. • Last Regular Meeting of 2017-Mayor Hunstiger reminded everyone that tonight’s meeting is the last regularly scheduled City Council meeting for 2017. • Congratulations to Councilperson Heinen’s Son-Mayor Hunstiger noted that Councilperson Heinen was unable to attend tonight’s City Council meeting due to his attending a recognition event for his son. Councilperson Heinen’s son, Andrew Heinen, received the Medal of Valor for Bravery in the Line of Duty from the Minneapolis Police Department. 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. R-2-1B
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Second half flurry carries Storm past Spartans Wollak, Spohn take second BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Andrew Wollak and Jared Spohn wrestled their way to second place in their weight classes at the Cannon Falls wrestling invitational Jan. 6. Wollak wrestled in the 113-weight class and Spohn in 120. The team also had three others place. Zac Spohn took fourth in the 132-weight class, Marcus Santillana took fourth in the 170 and Cole Ackerman took sixth in 126. SRR competes in the St. Cloud Tech invite Jan. 13.
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106: Dante Haywood lost by fall at 1:38 and lost by 5-1 decision. 106: Peyton Olson won
Storm boys basketball coach Derek Peterson instructs his team from the sideline during their road game Jan. 9 at Rocori. SRR won by 12 points. BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
The Storm boys basketball team used a 15-1 spurt midway through the second half to pull away from Rocori and earn a 74-62 Central Lakes Conference road win Jan. 9 in Cold Spring. SRR trailed 47-46 when they turned up the intensity defensively and took control of the game. Senior Anthony Massman got the run started with a drive to the basket and two, then Deng Deang scored seven straight points, including a three-pointer, followed by consecutive steals and baskets by Braden Tretter and another hoop from Massman. The Storm were sitting on a 13-point, 61-48 lead with 6:39 left. “Our defense triggers our entire team,” said head coach Derek Peterson. “I feel like we stepped up the intensity and the energy defensively which led to us getting some fastbreak points and some better shots. The kids really like that type of basketball.” During the run the Spartan
guards had trouble with the tenacity of the Storm defense that was jumping passing lanes and got them out of their Áow. “We have quickness and experience,” Peterson said. “If I was a guard on the other team I wouldn’t want those guys up in my face the whole way down the court. It took them out of their rhythm and they took shots that normally they wouldn’t shoot.” Deang, Tretter, Massman, Cody Landwehr and Cade Milton-Baumgartner scored points down the stretch to seal the game. Deang paced the Storm with 21 points. Tretter and Cody Landwehr each popped in 17 for the winners. SRR had opened with game with a 14-2 run before Rocori charged back and held a 37-30 lead early in the second half. “We slowed down for whatever reason,” Peterson said. “We just lost some intensity when we got up. We relaxed, I don’t know why. You can’t do that in our conference. The teams are too talented. You have to play all
Senior center Cody Landwehr goes up for a layup during the second half of the Storms 74-62 road win over Rocori Jan. 9. Landwehr had 17 points in the win.
18 minutes of both halves with an intensity level that’s way up there.” The win was the sixth straight for SRR. “I think we are still learning, still growing, but you can’t argue with the results of the last six games; it’s been fun,” Peterson said. “Which is one of the things we stress in our program —we should have fun playing the game of basketball. I believe the kids are having some fun and that always helps. It’s been a great run and I hope we can keep going,” Peterson said the next Àve games, home against undefeated Willmar Jan. 12, at Delano Jan. 16, home against Alexandria Jan. 18, home against St. Cloud Tech Jan. 19 and at Brainerd Jan. 26 will be extremely challenging. “In my opinion the next Àve games are probably the toughest Àve we have in a row all year,” Peterson said.
Senior Deng Deang slides between two defenders to put up a shot during the Storms 74-62 Central Lakes Conference win over Rocori. Deang paced SRR with 21 points.
SR scoring: Tretter 17 (4 rebounds), Deang 21 (8 rebounds), MiltonBaumgartner 5 (4 rebounds), Landwehr 17 (9 rebounds, 3 blocks), Massman 14 (6 rebounds). FG 29-58.
Sauk Rapids-Rice 56, Albany 39 The Storm overwhelmed the Huskies from the opening tip and held a 31-7 halftime advantage on the way to the big non-conference win Jan. 6 in Albany. The win was especially impressive because it was the second game in 24 hours for SRR. “We were coming off an absolutely incredibly high intensity game against Apollo
and then we had to go into Albany the next day,” Peterson said. “I was worried about a little bit of a hangover, and our kids just went in there and took care of business. That’s experience and the kids stepping up when they needed to.” The Storm defense held the Huskies to 13-46 (28 percent) shooting in the contest. “We just preached we have to give as much effort if not more and they responded,” Peterson said. “They played outstanding in the Albany game.” All 15 players that suited up played for SRR. SR scoring: Tretter 6, Deang 21 (9 rebounds), MiltonBaumgartner 1 (5 rebounds), Landwehr 18 (10 rebounds), Massman 10 (5 rebounds). FG 20-45. Sauk Rapids-Rice 63, St. Cloud Apollo 56 SRR shot nearly 50 percent from the Àeld, and they collected a seven-point win over the Eagles Jan. 5 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm hit 24-49 (49 percent) of their shots. They held Apollo to 21-56 (38 percent) shooting in the game. “Apollo is a scary, scary team; when they get hot they can shoot it as well as anybody,” Peterson said. Deang had a team-high 19 for the Storm. Landwehr had a double-double, 11 points and 11 rebounds.
SR scoring: Tretter 6, Deang 19 (6 rebounds), Nathan Waldorf 7, Milton-Baumgartner 10 (5 rebounds), Landwehr 11 (11 rebounds), Massman 6, Joshua Schloe 4. FG 24-49.
by fall at 2:38, lost by technical fall, won by 5-1 decision and lost by 9-1 major decision. 113: Wollak won by fall at 3:13, won by 6-0 decision and lost by fall at 1:59. 120: Jared Spohn won by fall at 1:36, won by fall at 1:34, won by 9-2 decision and lost by 1211 decision. 126: Ackerman won by 6-4 decision, lost by technical fall, won by 7-2 decision, won by fall at 1:57 and lost by 14-2 major decision. 132: Zac Spohn won by 14-1 major decision, won by 12-4 major decision, lost by 7-3 decision and lost by fall at 0:59. 145: Bryce Warner lost by fall at 1:17 and lost by fall at 2:34. 170: Santillana won by technical fall, lost by 13-0 major decision and lost by fall at 2:32. 182: Brent Nelson won by fall at 2:50, lost by fall at 1:35, won by fall at 3:38 and lost by fall at 2:24.
Leading the Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
ANTHONY MASSMAN Parents: Nicole Wilke and Scott Massman Grade: 12th grade Sport accomplishment: Starting guard and one of the captains on the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team which has had six consecutive wins. What do you enjoy most about basketball? Being able to have fun playing with my friends and making everybody better. Basketball is a team game, and I enjoy how everyone – from the bench players to the starters – plays a vital part throughout a game. What’s the best game you have ever been a part of? It was during eighth grade travel. We played in the state championship game versus Hopkins. We may have lost, but being a part of that atmosphere and game is something I will never forget. What are some other activities you are involved in within school? Football, baseball and DECA. What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? English. Not because I’m that good at writing or reading, but because of Mr. Nelson. He changed the way I value and view things. I credit a lot of my leadership skills to him. What skill do you possess most people do not know about? Folding clothes. I enjoy folding laundry and am pretty good at it. What are you most looking forward to in your senior year? In my senior year, I am most looking forward to making more memories and enjoying every moment. What is the best advice you have ever received? Make the most out of every situation. You may not like the situation you’re in, but you can either try to enjoy it and work hard, or just go with the flow and be sluggish. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Hanging with friends and family. Outside of sports, I enjoy the outdoors and the many different activities that can happen outdoors like tubing, wake boarding, skating, snowboarding and many more. What is your favorite meal, movie, social media, and song? Chicken alfredo; “Top Gun”; Twitter or Instagram and “5AM” by Logic. What are your future plans? To go to college and further my academic and athletic careers. I am planning on playing football in college, but have not chosen which school I will be attending. My announcement will be in the next month or so. I do not know for sure what I am going to go to school for yet, but something in the medical field.
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Walters scores hat trick in Fergus Falls defeat BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Brooke Walters had a stellar performance Jan. 9, scoring a hat trick during the game against conference rivals Fergus Falls. The hat trick from Walters contributed to the 4-3 win over the Otters. Earlier in the week, on Jan. 4, the Storm’n Sabres faced off against Alexandria
and lost 3-1. The team will play Jan. 16 at home against Willmar. The team also takes on the St. Cloud Icebreakers Jan. 19 as a part of Hockey Day Minnesota. SSRR 4, Fergus Falls 3 Walters started things off for SSRR right away in the Àrst period. Anna Orth and Riley Trobec assisted her. Lauren Wensel scored the second goal just over eight
minutes into the second period, with help from Alexa Paulson and Madison Mollner. Walters picked up her other two goals in the second. The goal at 10:51 was scored with assistance from Wensel and Orth, while Carlie Hansen assisted with the goal at 12:51. The Storm’n Sabres attempted 31 shots and sat four minutes on two penalty infractions. Madison DeMarias
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