Sauk Rapids Herald - December 14 edition

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Vol. 165, No. 36

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To remember, honor, teach Civil Air Patrol members to lay wreaths on gravesites of soldiers

BY ELIZABETH HOAG | STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Among the white headstones at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, wreaths with red bows will be laid in remembrance to honor fallen soldiers who gave their all and are unable to be with their families during the holidays.

Members of the St. Cloud Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, a partner of Wreaths Across America, will conduct a ceremony Dec. 14 to commemorate the country’s soldiers as part of the National Wreaths Across America Day. The public is welcome to attend the event.

“We have heard from several people about how this is a very moving experience for all involved,” said 2nd Lt. Leah Staup, St. Cloud Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol. “I have been in CAP since March 2018, and this is my third year laying the wreaths on the gravesites as I attended with my daughter in 2017.”

The mission of the non-profit organization is to rePHOTOS SUBMITTED member, honor and teach about the service and sacri(Above) (A A Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Lauren Staup kneels in front of a fallen fices of the nation’s veterans. CAP special operations so o soldiers’ headstone Dec. 16, 2018, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in are responsible for conducting special requests of layM Minneapolis. National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 14. ing wreaths on gravesites of family members.

Staup’s children Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Lauren, (Right) (Rig g Wreaths rest on fallen soldiers’ headstones at Fort Snelling National Nation n Cemetery Dec. 16, 2018 in Minneapolis. The veterans wreath symbolize symbolizes es honor, respect and victory.

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Keeping tradition Crandall, Pederson pass down Christmas customs SAUK RAPIDS – Imagine a life with no electricity, with snow drifts over your head and children educated in one-room

country schoolhouses.

These things were reality for Yvonne Crandall and Earl Pederson, both of Sauk Rapids.

Around the Christmas season, the two enjoy recollecting their childhood memories and the traditions they have kept alive.

In the 1940s when they were children in the post-Depression era, money was scarce and many gifts given at Christmas were homemade.

“In our family, anything you received as a gift was something you could eat or wear,” Pederson said. “My sisters often got a dress made from feed sacks and us boys got overalls.”

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Crandall remembers her family receiving a metal stove in a particularly tough year.

The next two years were better for the siblings – one year getting horsemen dolls and the next getting homemade clothes for the dolls.

Christmas trees were cut from the farm each year, but they were not decorated with lights due to the lack of electricity in homes. Instead, small candles were placed in holders

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Yvonne Crandall and Earl Pederson stand in front of Crandall’s family Christmas tree Dec. 11 in Sauk Rapids. The two were children in the 1940s and exchanged stories about Christmas traditions from then and now.

• City of Sauk Rapids Ord. No. 2019-783 - pg. 7 • City of Sauk Rapids Public Hearing Notice - pg. 7 • City of Sauk Rapids Public Hearing Meeting Notice - pg. 11 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Minutes, Nov. 25, 2019 - pg. 7 • City of Sauk Rapids Enterprise Funds 2020 Budget - pg. 15 • City of Sauk Rapids 2020 MN Summary Budget Data - pg. 9

• Minden Township Annual Meeting Notice - pg. 7 • Minden Township Notice of Filing - pg. 7 • Sauk Rapids Township Notice of Filing - pg. 7 • Watab Township Notice of Filing - pg. 7 • Mayhew Lake Township Notice of Filing - pg. 11

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16, and Cadet Staff Sgt. Aiden, 13, both of Benton County, joined CAP and quickly realized the impact of the special requests.

Staup said Lauren and her friend, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Kristin Worth, 16, of Milaca, have been in CAP since September 2017. This will be the group’s third year volunteering with the event.

Staup said it has impacted the young cadets.

“This program means so much to them because it honors the people who gave their lives for the freedom they have today,” Staup said. “It has taught them to value the freedom they have, and they are honored to be able to participate in this program.”

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“The evergreens equate to longevity and endurance,” said 1st Lt. Richard Raveling, of Rice.

“The red bow signifies great sacrifice. The forest scent means purity and simplicity, and the circular shape of the wreath stands for eternity.”

Each year the Staups have partaken in the event, they have heard comments from families of veterans whose graves were honored.

“When we were heading to Fort Snelling last year, Cadet Worth was asked what she was doing that day,” Staup said.

“After telling her friend about the ceremony, her friend stated his father was buried there. We ended up locating the grave, took some pictures of Worth laying the wreath and sent them to her friend.”

Worth’s friend was moved by this. He asked if he could share the pictures with family.

“They were so grateful for the thoughtfulness and the pictures,” Staup said.

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Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Lauren Staup salutes a headstone Dec. 16, 2018, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. The St. Cloud Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol has been laying wreaths on the headstones of fallen soldiers since 2007.

in Benton County. During the ceremony, several wreaths will be laid on the graves of veterans at Fort Snelling and other military gravesites, for those who are related to people who live or work in Foley and within Benton County.

“We had three special requests from Benton County that we will be making sure have wreaths laid on,” Staup said.

“Thanks to local contribu-

tions, the cadets received sponsorships for over 380 wreaths. Special request wreaths will be laid on graves of local family members from Milaca, Foley and Foreston. The entire St Cloud Composite Squadron ended up with sponsorships for 1,083 wreaths to be laid at Fort Snelling.”

Raveling, squadron logistics and transporta-

tion officer, also received requests from residents in Stearns and Morrison counties and as far away as Arizona and California.

While Aiden assists with the ceremony for the first time, he will be joining Raveling, who has participated in the ceremony for the past 12 years.

Raveling, who is a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post No. 473 in Rice, has gathered

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his own memories from participating in the ceremony.

“I was asked by the Legion adjutant to place a wreath on the gravesite on behalf of a Rice Legion member whose wife was buried at the Camp Ripley veterans cemetery,” Raveling said. “The couple had met in the Navy in WWII, married, moved to Rice and had children.”

Raveling took photos of a cadet placing the wreath and saluting the headstone and gave all the pictures taken to Rice American Legion Post No. 473. Raveling thanked them for their sponsorship and informed the legion as to what CAP had done with the sponsorship.

At a later date, a young woman, who was the daughter of the widower, approached Raveling at the Rice National Day of Prayer ceremony. She hugged him and wanted the lieutenant to meet her father.

“He was so moved, he cried on my shoulder for several minutes,” Raveling said.

While the ceremony is conducted each year, it is to ensure fallen soldiers are never forgotten. The act of placing the wreaths is to teach younger generations about the importance of honoring soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom.

News briefs Winter truck load increases begin Dec. 15 for central frost zone ST. PAUL – Winter truck load increases will begin Sunday, Dec. 15, at 12:01 a.m. on unrestricted state highways in the central frost zone, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The frost zones can be found on the MnDot load limits map at https:// www.dot.state.mn.us/ materials/pvmtdesign/sll/ maps.html.

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Crandall’s family did not light the candles, but Pederson’s did.

“My mom loved to play the piano,” Pederson said. “Every Christmas, we lit all of the candles on the tree and sang ‘Silent Night.’ Once we finished the song, we all quickly went to blow the candles out. I remember being scared the tree was going to catch fire every time.”

Another important aspect of the Christmas holiday for Crandall’s family was school and church programs. In the years she attended country school, Crandall made costumes of crepe paper for the program in art class and then put up a sheet to divide the schoolhouse seating and backstage area.

Crandall also participated in the church program each year on Dec. 23.

“I remember standing outside shivering while we waited to march in and say our pieces,” Crandall said. “After each program, we got a bag of peanuts, candy and maybe an apple or an orange.”

Aside from treats given as gifts, Christmas dinner has always been an important part of the holiday for both Pederson

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Sgt. Brent Bukowski (center) is recognized for 20 years of service to the Sauk Rapids Police Department by council member Jason Ellering (from left), council member Ellen Thronson, police chief Perry Beise, Mayor Kurt Hunstiger, council member Nick Sauer and council member Dottie Seamans Dec. 9 at the Sauk Rapids City Council meeting in Sauk Rapids. Bukowski is a Sauk Rapids native and graduate of Cathedral High School.

lice Department Officer, Sgt. Brent Bukowski, was recognized for his 20 years of service to the Sauk Rapids community.

Bukowski is a former K-9 handler, organized the critical incident training with Sauk RapidsRice Public Schools and is a volunteer firefighter, according to Mayor Kurt Hunstiger.

Hunstiger thanked Bukowski on behalf of the council for his leadership.

“I’ve spent a third of my career working with you,” said Perry Beise, Sauk Rapids Police Chief. “You are one of the most dedicated hardworking police officers that I know, and I appreciate everything you do for this department.

Thank you.”

- Approved the 2020 budget of $6,238,000, levy of $3,990,600.

- Approved changes to the 2020 fee schedule.

- Approved 2020 boards and commissions.

Mayor Kurt Hunstiger and council members Nick Sauer, Ellen Thronson, Jason Ellering and Dottie Seamans will make up the Sauk Rapids City Council in 2020.

to the railroad tracks as parks and in a 110-stall ture has made its way planned. Parking will be lot. into the landscaping available adjacent to the An outdoor fire fea- plans and will be in close proximity to the Southside Park community building. Those wishing and Crandall. Coming of my six children got to to access the water for from Norwegian descent, have a friend over and the activities like kayaking, Pederson and his family three of us would frost. It will be able to do so by celebrate their heritage would rotate through all using a submerged walkamongst the festivities. six kids that way.” way.

“The main dishes The tradition contin“We’ve talked about of the Christmas dinner ued even after the Cran- using this mesh stabiwere always lutefisk and dalls bought a café in lized system that will lefse,” Pederson said. 1978. Once they owned actually go down right “It’s one of the traditions the café, the ginger- into the river,” Schultz that has been kept up in breads were individu- said. “They’ll fill it with my family. We still have ally wrapped in cello- aggregate, so literally lots of lutefisk.” phane wrap and hung you’ll be able to walk Bringing the family on the walls. When chil- right into the river if you together for Christmas dren came in, they could have a kayak or someEve is a staple in the Ped- choose a gingerbread to thing like that...” erson family. Everyone take home.

The promenade will gathers at their home, Today, Crandall’s also be enhanced during they indulge in a dinner grandsons, Sam and Isaac the project. Schultz said and then attend Christmas Zimmerman, continue the seating will be placed Eve services at Living tradition with their grand- at the end of the promWaters Lutheran Church mother, often asking the enade, railings will be in Sauk Rapids. day after Thanksgiving replaced and lighting One tradition Cran- when they are going to will be added. Landscapdall continues is making bake and frost. ing will also be cleaned gingerbread cookies. She Crandall and Ped- up and trails will be lit started the tradition when erson fondly remember throughout the park, she was first married and the simplest days of their Schultz said. her children were young. childhood and long to Schultz said bidding “The recipe called keep that simplistic tradi- documents for the projfor 9 cups of flour, so it tion in Christmas. ect should be prepared made a lot of ginger“Going to church and by February. breads,” Crandall said. having family around is In other council “I would bake them but enough,” Crandall said. news: wouldn’t frost. The tra- “That’s really what is - Sauk Rapids Podition was that each one most important.”

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The planning commission will consist of Art Buhs, Tim Kosloske, Jay Olson, David Orth, David Rixe, Tony Steinemann and Jenny Zimmer.

Buhs, Orth and Zimmer were reappointed to three-year terms, ending Dec. 31, 2022.

- Approved a 3% wage increase for nonunion employees in 2020. This does not apply to volunteer firefighters.

Starting pay for seasonal and part-time employees of the city will begin at $12.36 per hour.

The volunteer firefighters also received hourly rate increases.

They will receive $15.32 per hour for 2020 city and township fire calls and maintenance or training hours. Volunteer firefighters do not receive a monthly salary unless they hold the rank of chief, assistant chief, captain, training officer or secretary.

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A holiday warning

Celebrating with family and friends, do see suspicious activity, report it to law the exchanging of gifts, and a general enforcement right away. Just like with your spirit of peace and thanksgiving are part vehicles, keep valuables in your homes seof the joys of the holiday season. I hope all cure and out of sight. A burglar may be less of you experience these blessings in your likely to risk entering your home if they are life as we journey through the end of this unable to see items of value from the outyear and into the beginning of the next. It side. is also my hope that all of you are able to If you are shopping online, beware of avoid the pain and frustration of becomporch pirates. These black hearted crimiing a crime victim or the heartache of poor nals roam our streets and follow delivery

BY TROY HECK personal choices. trucks looking for unattended packages to Benton County Sheriff plunder. Take steps to avoid having packThieves and burglars are well aware of the fact people are shopping for and ages delivered to empty homes. Consider accumulating merchandise in their homes a scheduled delivery to your home, delivto help make special their particular holiday celebra- ery to your place of business, or delivery to a friend or tion. Making time to practice crime prevention strate- neighbor who will be home. Most shipping companies gies should be part of your holiday preparations to help also offer delivery to secure off-site locations. Keep keep your season bright. that amazing gift from Amazon from becoming some Always remove valuables from your vehicles, and criminal’s latest treasure. keep your vehicle locked, no matter where it is parked Most everyone in our area uses a vehicle to get or how long you will be leaving it unattended. If you where they need to go. Statistically, driving is the most cannot remove valuables from the vehicle, keep them dangerous activity any of us will undertake in our day. out of sight from prying eyes.

Keep the odds of avoiding a holiday wrecking crash in Keep the area around your home well-lit and easily your favor by practicing safe driving techniques. Put seen. Thieves go to great lengths to avoid being seen away distractions, obey traffic laws, and use patience as they work to steal your things. Making it as difficult behind the wheel during this busy season. as possible to hide around your vehicles or residencMaking the choice to be sober behind the wheel es will deter thieves. Secure your home with quality during the holiday season is also vital. Many celebradeadbolts on all entrances and keep them locked when tions will come and go during this time. Some of these you are away. Pay special attention to doors into your celebrations will involve alcohol. A sure way to disrupt homes that are not visible from the road or a neighbor’s a holiday season is an arrest for DUI or even worse, a residence. Burglars often look for these entrances as a personal injury accident caused by an intoxicated drivmeans to break into your home without being noticed. er. Sober driving will keep you off the naughty list this Get to know your neighbors and take the time to year. Arriving safely is the best present you can give to watch out for each other and suspicious activity. If you those closest to you during this holiday season; drive are a person who is home during daytime hours, be es- with care. pecially watchful for suspicious activity as most burMay your holiday season be a joyous and safe time glaries in our area occur during daytime hours when for you and your family. Merry Christmas, happy holimany homes are empty. Strangers who knock at your days and a happy new year to you all. door asking for people who do not live in the area or ofFor more crime prevention information and safety fering up other unlikely reasons for being in your neigh- information visit the Benton County Sheriff’s Office borhood should arouse your suspicion. Most burglars website at https://www.co.benton.mn.us/211/Crimewill knock on the door of a residence before breaking Prevention. You can also like and follow us on Facein and present some kind of poorly constructed excuse book and Twitter at @BentonMNSheriff for regular for being in the area if someone does answer. If you updates and crime prevention messages.

Audrey E. Philippi

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Audrey E. Philippi, age 90, who passed away Dec. 8, 2019, at her home. The Rev. Timothy Baltes will officiate and burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Sartell at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Audrey was born Sept. 4, 1929, in Sauk Rapids to William and

OBITUARY

Audrey E. Philippi

Isabel (Wipper) Wheeler.

She married Florian Philippi Oct. 12, 1949, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waite Park.

Audrey grew up in Sartell and raised her family along the Mississippi River. She

was a homemaker and also worked for St. Raphael’s Convent and retired from the Sartell School District.

She volunteered at St. Scholastica Convent and Whitney Senior Center.

Audrey was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting and every stitch was made with love. Her favorite past time was spent watching wrestling on TV since the 1950’s. Audrey had a great sense of humor and was compassionate, optimistic, and found the good in everything and everybody.

She was dedicated to her family and her favorite saying was “I’m glad you’re mine!”.

Audrey is survived by her son and daughters, Ken Philippi of Sartell, Diane (Joe) Paggen of St. Stephen, Lynda (Marvin) Hallerman of Sartell, and Lori (Marti) Traut of Sartell; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Florian; daughter-in-law, Gail Philippi; brothers, Howard and Harvey “Buzz” Wheeler; and one great grandchild.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Saturday, Dec. 14, 8-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa and Silent Auction. Sponsored by the Foley chapter of Minnesota Honor Society. Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. French toast sticks and sausage breakfast, photo opportunity with Santa, games, music and crafts. Other picture stations also available. Foley High School, 621 Penn St., Foley.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 8:30-11:30 a.m. – All You Can Eat Waffle Breakfast. Hosted by and benefitting the Sauk Rapids Girl Scout Troop No. 245. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Tickets available at the door.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Annual Holiday Goodies Bake and Take Adult Class. Make 10 holiday recipes and take home one dozen of each.

Taught by Cheryl Pick, Foley Public Schools Director of Child Nutrition Services, and her staff. Foley High School kitchen, 621 Penn St., Foley. Register online at Foley Community Education or by calling 320-968-6144.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 10-11:30 a.m. – Cookie Walk.

Purchase a bucket and receive up to four dozen cookies of your choice. Buckets and gloves provided. First United Lutheran Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road, Sartell. For more information, call 320-251-0804 or visit http://www.lovefirstumc.org.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Holiday Make and Take. For ages 6-12. While supplies last. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – KringleFest. Visit and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Create take home holiday crafts. Music, activities and treats. Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. For more information, contact the museum at 320-253-8424 or visit http://www.stearns-museum. org.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – History Day Hullabaloo. Get research help from experts, find primary and secondary sources, view sample projects.

Free copies, free prints, free help. For teens. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 1-4 p.m. – St. Cloud Pride’s Snow Day. Hosted by St. Cloud Pride. Sledding, tubing and skiing. Riverside Park, 1800 Killian Boulevard S.E., St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. – A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol. Spoof on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http://www.paramountarts.org.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. – A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol. Spoof on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http://www. paramountarts.org.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. to noon – Omelet Breakfast.

Sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion Post No. 298. American Legion Post No. 298, 131 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. to noon – Omelet Breakfast. Sponsored by the Waite Park American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 428. Made to order omelets, hash browns, toast and beverages. Proceeds support veteran programs. American Legion Post No. 428, 17 Second Ave. N., Waite Park.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m. – Christmas Cantata “How Great our Joy.” Presented by the Living Waters Lutheran Church choir and musicians. Solos, duets and instrumentalists join together bringing familiar Christmas songs with a fresh chorale arrangement.

All are welcome. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. – Christmas Cantata “How Great our Joy.” Presented by the Living Waters Lutheran Church choir and musicians. Solos, duets and instrumentalists join together bringing familiar Christmas songs with a fresh chorale arrangement.

All are welcome. Living Waters Lutheran Church,

1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Presented by Stroia Ballet Company. For the 35th consecutive year, Stroia Ballet Company brings this holiday classic to stage. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http://www. paramountarts.org.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 1-4 p.m. – Annual Holiday Goodies Bake and Take Adult Class. Make 10 holiday recipes and take home one dozen of each. Taught by Cheryl Pick, Foley Public Schools Director of Child Nutrition Services, and her staff. Foley High School kitchen, 621 Penn St., Foley. Register online at Foley Community Saturday, Dec. 21, 6 p.m. – Blue Christmas. Whether we are traveling in our grief journey or standing in Education or by calling 320-968-6144. support of others in our church family and community Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. – A Don’t Hug Me Christ- who celebrate this season with heavy hearts. Living mas Carol. Spoof on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Carol.” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Ger- Rapids. main St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http://www.paramountarts. Saturday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. – The Nutcracker Ballet.

Presented by Stroia Ballet Company. For the 35th conorg. secutive year, Stroia Ballet Company brings this holiMonday, Dec. 16, 1-2:30 p.m. – St. Cloud Area Par- day classic to stage. Paramount Center for the Arts, kinson’s Disease Support Group. Meetings open to 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more those diagnosed, caregivers and the general public. information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http://www.

Free group provides support, education and awareness. paramountarts.org.

ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. For further information, call 320-529- Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1:30 p.m. – Christmas in a Barn.

Christmas Eve service with live animals, characters 9000. from the biblical story of Jesus’s birth. Presented by Monday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m. – Foley School Board the Living Waters Lutheran Church. 5400 Golden Monthly Meeting. Foley Intermediate School Media Spike Road, Sauk Rapids.

Center, 840 Norman Ave. N., Foley.

Tuesday, Dec. 24, 3 p.m. – Christmas in a Barn.

Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Christmas Eve service with live animals, characters Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 from the biblical story of Jesus’s birth. Presented by Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. the Living Waters Lutheran Church. 5400 Golden Monday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. – George Maurer Group. Spike Road, Sauk Rapids.

Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., Tuesday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. – Christmas in a Barn.

St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320- Christmas Eve service with live animals, characters 259-5463 or visit http://www.paramountarts.org. from the biblical story of Jesus’s birth. Presented by Tuesday, Dec. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – 55+ Driv- the Living Waters Lutheran Church. 5400 Golden er Improvement Refresher Course. St. Cloud Life, Spike Road, Sauk Rapids.

2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more informa- Wednesday, Dec. 25, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Christmas tion or to register, call 1-888-234-1294 or visit http:// Day Dinner. Hosted by Agape Warriors Ministry. Free www.mnsafetycenter.org. and open to all. The Waters Church, 1227 Pine Cone Tuesday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. – Benton County Board of Road N., Sartell.

Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administra- Wednesday, Dec. 25, noon – Christmas Day Dinner. tion Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Gather at 11 a.m. Meal at noon. All invited. Living Tuesday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to noon – Adult Book Club. Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Fol- Rapids. For more information, including ride arrangements call 320-255-1135. ey.

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m. – Advocates for Independence. Increase leadership, assertiveness and communication skills. All abilities welcome to attend this free opportunity. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Call Michelle Pelka at 320-281-2042 for more information.

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 4-6 p.m. – Andrew Walesch Presents Holiday Classics. Singer and pianist Andrew Walesch. For all ages. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. – “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” A cast of 30 – ages 5-75 – shares the Christmas message in a comedic way. No charge.

Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Dec. 19, noon to 4 p.m. – 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course. Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive S.E., St. Cloud. Enter door A. For more information or to register, call 1-888-2341294 or visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Thursday, Dec. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. – Winter Craft Make ‘n’ Take. For ages 6-12. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud.

Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. – The Nutcracker Ballet. Presented by Stroia Ballet Company. For the 35th consecutive year, Stroia Ballet Company brings this holiday classic to stage. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http://www.paramountarts.org.

Friday, Dec. 20, 10-10:45 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.

For ages 3-6. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Saturday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Holiday Make and Take. For ages 6-12. While supplies last. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. – The Nutcracker Ballet.

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity

Dec. 2 2154 hours: Officers received a complaint of a female at Speedway 502 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, who was sitting in her vehicle by the gas pumps for 45 minutes. Officers made contact, and the female said she did not have Bluetooth, so she pulled off the road to use the phone and ended up in a long conversation.

Dec. 7 1331 hours: Officers responded to a report of a suicidal male on the 300 block of Second Avenue South. Male said he was close to a panic attack and wanted to go to the hospital. Officers transported the male where he voluntarily checked himself in for a psychological evaluation.

Dec. 8 0442 hours: Officers received a report of banging and yelling coming from an apartment on the 100 block of 15th Street Court. Upon arrival, no signs of a verbal or physical fight were present and officers were unable to make contact with residents of the apartment. Officers spoke with a female in the neighboring apartment who said she did not hear anything.

Incidents: 37 parking violations, 35 traffic stops, 19 calls for assistance, 18 various calls, 16 medical calls, 10 suspicious activity calls, 8 welfare checks, 7 child, 6 thefts, 6 suicidal persons, 5 alarms, 5 disturbances, 5 domestics, 5 animals, 4 accidents, 4 unwanted, 4 driving, 4 vehicles, 3 civil calls, 3 special events, 3 extra patrol, 2 records checks, 2 harassments, 2 disorderly conduct and 2 warrants.

Rice Police Department activity Dec. 3 1034 hours: Officers received a call from a resident on the 1000 block of Sixth Avenue Northwest for neighboring dogs barking and escaping the fence at the home. Officers spoke with the female dog owner, explained the ordinances and verbally warned for the violations.

Incidents: 6 various calls, 4 records checks, 4 predatory offender registry compliance checks, 3 calls for assistance, 2 medical calls and 2 vehicles.

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EDITORIAL

When it comes to wintry weather

Presents for your gardener A University of Minnesota Extension article discussed possible presents to give to gardeners. I am adding my own suggestions to their list.

The most useful item is a pair of gloves. Waterproof or with fingertips that allow smartphone operation or othBY LINDA G. er features such as wrist protection are TENNESON good features to have in a glove. Some Green and gardeners wear out more than one pair Growing in each year. Garden centers and hardware stores sell gloves in a variety of colors Benton County and sizes. Size is important because a too large glove may be difficult to use.

The second most useful item is a hat to keep the sun, and possible skin cancer, off our faces. My hat keeps my hair from blowing in my eyes as I work.

Any of the following items would also be enjoyed by your gardener.

Pruning tools are used by every gardener. There are the anvil pruners which have a sharp blade that hits against a flat surface and are used to crush and cut dead plant stems. Bypass pruners have blades that pass each other like scissors and make smooth cuts on living plant tissue without damaging the plant. Large loppers are pruners on long handles for making cuts on thicker branches. Pole cutters are pruners attached to long handles and operated with a cord or lever. They are made for pruning branches high up in a tree while standing safely on the ground.

Kneeling pads and rolling seats are suggested gifts for gardeners who may not be as limber as they once were. Kneeling pads also keep your knees or the knees of your pants from accumulating ground in dirt which is hard to wash out. Kneeling pads may be a rectangular piece of foam that is laid on the ground in front of the work area or individual pads that strap onto each knee.

A wagon for transporting plants, soil and gardening tools from one place to another is convenient to have. Thirty-gallon collapsible bags are light to carry but can hold a lot of weeds for later disposal. Wagons may have hard plastic or metal boxes or a fabric box that collapses for storage. Twine is a small item used to tie plants to support stakes.

Gifts that do not require wrapping would be to volunteer to have your gardeners pruning tools sharpened. Or, purchase a ticket to University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener events such as the Stearns County Horticultural Day March 7 at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph. Go to http://z.umn.edu/GardenEdDay to register.

The Benton County Master Gardener seminar will be April 16 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids. Mary Meyer will speak on native grasses that can be grown in home gardens. Registration for this will be open soon.

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Minnesota State Horticultural society offer courses on various gardening subjects. Check their websites for details or go to https:// www.learningwithexperts.com/gardening for a variety of online courses.

A final suggestion would be a subscription to a gardening magazine such as “Northern Gardener.”

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

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Minnesota weather is someprogramming information. times difficult to predict. Parents When a morning emergency and guardians must anticipate and closing or a late start is required, prepare for school closings, deevery effort will be made to make layed openings and early dismissand communicate the decision by als.

5:30 a.m.

The three metro area public In the event of an early disschool districts – Sauk Rapidsmissal or a school closing, student

BY AARON SINCLAIR Rice, Sartell-St. Stephen and St. SRR Superintendent activities and practices, adult basic Cloud Area Schools – as well as education, early childhood classes, the area parochial school systems will follow a community education, recreation classes and all coordinated plan to better ensure the safety of community use of buildings is canceled. our children. The National Weather Service and If Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is other forecasting agencies issue various winter closed for the day, all activities are canceled and weather statements, watches and warnings. We buildings are closed. use these statements to determine if weather Changes for KIDSTOP, Rice Kids’ Club conditions may cause a late start, full day canThese changes to emergency closing procecellation or an early dismissal from school. dures for registered KIDSTOP and Rice Kids’ Heavy snowfall, ice storms, extreme cold Club students are new this year. and strong winds are not the only contributors - If school is dismissed early due to severe to an emergency weather situation. Fog can be weather, KIDSTOP locations and Rice Kids’ equally dangerous. While the sun may be shin- Club will remain open until 4 p.m. Parents are ing in one area, visibility may be reduced to a asked to pick up their children as soon as safely few feet in another location, creating a potential possible and no later than 4 p.m. hazard.

- If after-school activities are canceled for Parents are encouraged to prepare for emer- the day, Rice Kids’ Club will be closed and gency closings. Special childcare arrangements KIDSTOP sites will remain open until 6 p.m. should be made that could be used in the event - If school is canceled for the entire day due of a late start, early release or a school clos- to snow, KIDSTOP locations and Rice Kids’ ing. Ultimately, the parent or guardian makes Club will be canceled. These services will not the final decision whether a child should attend be available. school.

- If school is canceled for the day due to exEmergency closing procedures treme temperatures, one KIDSTOP per district The three metro area superintendents will – Mississippi Heights – will be open and regmake every effort to announce school closings istered KIDSTOP students can attend the open or late starts the night before severe weather location within their home district. Rice Kids’ as information is available. Radio stations and Club will be open and registered Rice Kids’ news services will be contacted on behalf of Club students can attend. each district. Please also reference the district’s Stay safe and stay warm. website or district-wide Skylert notifications (email, text, voice) for additional or specific

Dogging

“Mom, Azul just had a black tri,” solutely, because we should be prayshouted my daughter on the phone. I ing for each other and encouraging was running errands and told her to one another. call me if there was an emergency.

The late Charles Azul is our purebred AustraSpurgeon had a burden and a paslian Shepherd pooch, and she was sion for this. We can and should pray pregnant. We had the vet give her for our pastors and leaders, that they an ultrasound and the vet spotted would gravitate back to the truth six, maybe seven, puppies. I hurried with the public reading of scripture home and saw the first-born pup and and teaching and to set the example

BY MERCY NYGAARD in speech and conduct in love, faith indeed it was a black tri.

Australian Shepherds come in and purity (First Timothy).

Life by Faith four patterns: black tri, blue merle, Our dog Azul conred merle and red tri. Our Azul is a tinued to bear more puppies – six, black tri, and she bred with a blue merle Aus- then seven like the vet predicted. Then, eight, sie with red factor. Merle means spotted. As the nine, 10 puppies born. At least two of each with pups came out one by one, averaging 15 min- three black tri and three blue merle. All the puputes apart, all four patterns were present. But, pies are healthy and cute, of course. They are 4 how many were going to come? weeks old now and ready to be sold. People are Our family marveled at the variety of pat- starting to find the puppy pattern they like the terns from one dog. It reminds me of our many most. churches claim to come from the same God. I wish churches were as cute and easy as Last week, I wrote about different flavors for these puppies. The pups have different patterns different tastebuds in styles of churches. Sim- but are all purebred Australian Shepherds. Not plicity should be the aim and truth taught at ev- all churches teach 100% scripture and stay on ery church core. It is true that not everyone will the path of God’s vision for God’s church. A lot like the same style, and it is easy to start dog- of times churches get too caught up in their own ging other churches when you have found one vision – the mortgage, stage, lights, atmosphere, that teaches healthy scriptural truths plainly and trendy message or cultural social push. They uncomplicated. forget their first love and responsibility.

Our church prays for the churches around Find the pattern you like the most but be us. As believers, we are all brothers and sisters certain your church is teaching sound doctrine, in Christ. The Rev. David Guzik of Calvary growing the believers and remembering first Chapel Santa Barbara writes, “Though we must things first, love. Do not fall into the trap of be on guard against false teachers, the true fol- dogging other churches. Pray for them while lowers of Jesus are more than just our group. If continuing to humble yourself, esteeming othwe allow our desire to defend the truth to make ers better, ready to share the reason you have us unloving and intolerant, Satan has won a hope. Your conduct, like a warm, welcoming, wonderful puppy, may win their hearts back to great victory.”

Do not fall into Satan’s trap of criticizing. God’s vision for his church.

Can a pastor warn the congregation of another church that is straying away from the truth? Ab-

PUBLIC NOTICES

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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, November 25, 2019 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.

The Sauk Rapids Cub Scouts Pack 8 peformed a flag ceremony and lead the City Council in the pledge of allegiance.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Approve Resolution Authorizing the Acquistion of Property for the 2019 Benton Drive Improvements as agenda item 9-F. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the amended Agenda.

Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 11-12-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 11-12-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Thank You to Cub Scout Troop 8—Mayor Hunstiger thanked Sauk Rapids Cub Scouts Pack 8 for doing a wonderful job with the flag ceremony and in leading the City Council in the pledge of allegiance at the start of tonight’s meeting.

• Happy Thanksgiving—Mayor Hunstiger wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Mitch Engebretson, 1897 Church Hill East, noted that he has three drivers in his household with only a two stall garage.

Engebretson said that everyone in his house works different shifts, so he is asking for forgivenes this year in terms of parking restrictions until he is able to put in a concrete slab next spring.

Ross Olson explained that the City Council does not take action during the two minute timeline. Olson noted that the City has no authority to circumvent anything as it pertains to the Homeowner’s Association that Engebretson belongs to.

Jake Pesch, 415 8th Avenue South, stated that he was curious as to what was still going on with the 4th Street South Improvement project as it pertains to the hill near his property.

Pesch said that the hill is starting to erode away.

Terry Wotzka said that the hill is on the punch list still needing to be addressed. Wotzka said that the weather was not kind in regards to this project. He asked for patience as the landscaper will not be able to fix the issues with the hill until spring due to the rainy weather and the onset of winter.

8. Public Hearings A. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider Approval of Assessment Rolls 422, 423, 424, and 425 1. Open Public Hearing Kirk Abraham reviewed the following Assessment Rolls with the Council: Assessment Roll 422—Unpaid Water and Sewer Bills, Storm Water Utility Fees, and Street Light Utility Fees throughout the City.

Assessment Roll 423—Lawn Cutting and Unpaid Fire Calls throughout the City.

Assessment Roll 424— 2019 4th Street South Improvements.

Assessment Roll 425— Ridge Road Improvements.

Dave Henkemeyer, 220 4th Street South, noted that he opposes this and any future assessments on his property.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Minden Township, County of Benton, State of Minnesota that the Annual Election of Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday of March (March 17) and if inclement weather also postponed the election and meeting on the third Tuesday they shall be held on the fourth Tuesday in March (March 24th). The election poll hours are from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at which time the voters will elect: Clerk for one Two-year Term Supervisor for one Three-year Term The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the Minden Town hall located at 2989 Golden Spike Road N.E., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 The Board of Canvas will immediately follow the Annual Meeting.

Absentee Ballots can by requested from the Minden Township Treasurer at Phone 320-251-9074, and on Saturday, March 7, 2020 voting will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Town Hall.

Noticed by Esther Ebnet, Treasurer Cynthia Abraham, Minden Township Clerk February 24, 2020 FR-50-2B

NOTICE OF FILING FOR WATAB TOWNSHIP ELECTION Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Watab Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held for a two-week period beginning December 31st, 2019.

Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the Town Clerk by appointment between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from December 31st, 2019 through January 14, 2020. In addition, the office of the Town Clerk will be open from 1- 5pm on January 14th, 2020. Filing will close on January 14th ,2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Filing Fee is $2.00 and must be paid at the time of filing.

Offices to be filled at the March Annual Election are: Clerk for a Two-Year Term Supervisor for a Three-Year Term Absentee Voting will be at the Clerk’s Office of the Town Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2020 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and noon.

There will also be a question on the ballot as follows: TITLE: Adoption of Option B of Form of Government QUESTION: Shall Option B, providing for the appointment of the Clerk by the Town Board, be adopted for the government of the town?

Date: December 11, 2019 Christopher Davis, Clerk Watab Township R-50-2B

NOTICE OF FILING FOR MINDEN TOWNSHIP ELECTION Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Minden Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota that filing for town office will be held for a two week period beginning Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 and closing on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the township Treasurer by appointment between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from December 31, 2019 through January 14th, 2020 (please call 320-251-9074 or 320-333-7978 for an appointment.) Filing will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. the filing fee is $2.00 and must be paid at the time of filing.

Offices that will be filled at the March 10th 2020 Annual Elections are: Clerk for a two-year term Supervisor for a three-year term Absentee voting can be accomplished with Minden Township Treasurer at the Minden Town hall located at 2989 Golden Spike Road, Sauk Rapids, MN on Saturday March 10th 2020, between the hours for 9:00 am and 12:00 noon.

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Steve Kunkel, 707 4th Street South, stated that he would like to appeal tonight’s assessment of $1,683 on his property because he was not properly informed in advance of this project.

Pam Rakke,707 4th Street South, noted that she feels that they are being assessed because this project is over budget.

Ross Olson said that that he will enter into public record for this meeting the letter from Kay Brubaker-Christopherson,400 Linda Lane, as it relates to the 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 Resolution Adopting Assessment Rolls No. 422, 423, 424, and 425 with the noted changes. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Community Room Upgrades B. Approve Decertifying Tax Increment Financing District #21 C. Approve Purchase of Fleet Software D. Approve Purchase of Elgin Street Sweeper E. Approve 2019 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses F. Approve Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Property for the 2019 Benton Drive Improvements Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve consent agenda items 9A-9F. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. 2020 Enterprise Fund Budgets, General Fund, and HRA Budget Updates Jack Kahlhamer reviewed the proposed 2020 General Fund budget, 2020 Enterprise Fund Budgets, and the HRA budget for 2020. The Truth-N-Taxation public hearing and final levy, fee schedule, and budget approvals will take place at the December 9th City Council meeting.

11. Other Staff Items NONE 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering 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 Seamans to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.

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NOTICE OF FILING FOR SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP ELECTION Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Sauk Rapids Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town officers will be held for a two-week period beginning Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and closing on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at five o’clock p.m.

Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed, with the Township Clerk by appointment between the hours of nine o’clock a.m. and five o’clock p.m. from December 31, 2019 through January 14, 2020 at 4074 5th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN (please call for 320-250-7413 for an appointment) or at the Sauk Rapids Town Hall (4651 Mayhew Lake Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN) January 14, 2020 from one o’clock to five o’clock. Filings will close at five o’clock on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

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ORDINANCE No. 2019-783 Posted by Daryl Sheetz Clerk The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. Sauk Rapids Township 2019-783 approved by the Sauk Rapids City Council on DeR-50-2B cember 09, 2019:

The Sauk Rapids City Council made certain changes to the City’s Fee Schedule with the adoption of Ordinance No. 2019-783. Some fees have been changed, some increased, and some new fees have been added consistent with services the City is providing.

A complete, printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or the entire Fee Schedule may be viewed on the City’s website at www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us.

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Shining bright for all to see

PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

(Above) Kyle Benson, of Rice, sits on Santa’s lap in an attempt to entice his children to do the same Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids.

Santa visited children at VFW Post No. 6992.

Sauk Rapids Fire Department representatives – Captain Steve Ellson (clockwise from front, left) retired firefighter Neil Bueckers, fire chief Jason Fleming, Tobey Peterson, Cody Drussell, first assistant chief Brad Peterson, firefighter Alan Olson and firefighter Deelia Guite – gather near a truck bed filled with Toys for Tots donations Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids. The fire department collected toys at the fire hall for four hours as well as before the parade.

Ambassador organization lights the way for family fun day

(Right) Olivia Pederson, 4, of St. Cloud, holds her DC SuperHero Girls prize Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids. Pederson won a bingo game on four numbers and the free space.

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids was not short of activity Dec. 7 as the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Organization hosted its 12th annual Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day. In addition to kids bingo, visits with Santa, a silent auction, the parade and the steak fry, community organizations collaborated with the festivities hosting Toys for Tots and Trots for Tots fundraisers as well as a living Nativity and festival of Nativities.

Following the lighted parade on Second Avenue, three float participants took home honors for their work. Living Waters Lutheran Church placed first, the Paynesville Ambassadors placed second and Rock Creek Coffeehouse third in the Jeremy Landby (center), of Detroit Lakes, sells lighted souvenirs at event that featured over 15 units. the 12th annual Holiday Parade of Lights Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids. The parade lasted roughly 40 minutes.

Julie and Gage Reder perform the roles of the shepherds at the Living Waters Lutheran Church Living Nativity Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids. It was the mother and son’s first The Rock Creek Coffeehouse parade unit is pulled down Second Avenue Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids. The float placed third. year participating in the event.

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PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

Volunteers Jean Kramer (front, from left), Renee Jansky and Sandi Lucas; (back, from left) Alex Lucas and Chase Christensen stand at the concessions counter Dec. 7 at the VFW Post No. 6992 in Sauk Rapids. The five helped serve at the kids bingo event.

Austyn Keehr, 8, of Sauk Rapids, scans her bingo card Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids. Families gathered at the VFW Post No. 6992 to play bingo games, bid on silent auction items and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Mary and Joseph sit in a manger in the Living Waters Lutheran Church Living Nativity parade unit Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids. The unit took first place in the lighted parade.

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Vikings take care of business against hapless Lions It was not their most dominant performance of the season, but the Minnesota Vikings took care of business in their 20-7 victory over the Detroit Lions Sunday.

This was essentially a must-win game for the 9-4 Vikings who trail the Green Bay Packers by a game in the NFC North division standings and hold a razor-thin one game lead over the resurgent Los Angeles Rams in the race for the final wild card spot.

The Vikings continued their dominant ways at home, improving their record to 6-0 at U.S. Bank Stadium this year.

The team’s balanced offensive attack was on display yet again.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins submitted an efficient 24/30 performance for 242 yards, one touchdown and no turnovers, and the team’s running backs combined for 120 yards on 39 carries with another touchdown tote from Dalvin Cook. It was not anything flashy, but the Vikings controlled the ball and effectively moved the chains. It never felt like Detroit had a chance to take control of this game with their undrafted rookie quarterback David Blough at the helm.

As noted during the broadcast by color commentator Chris Spielman, the Vikings are getting significant contributions from their rookie class – particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Center Garrett Bradbury, running back Alexander Mattison, tight end Irv Smith Jr. and wide receiver Bisi Johnson all made a major impact during Sunday’s game. It is pretty rare for a playoffcaliber team to have four starting-caliber players on one side of the ball, and the Vikings clearly did a nice job selecting

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and developing this year’s rookie cohort. Bradbury is an agile center who is a perfect fit in Gary Kubiak’s zone blocking scheme, the team does not seem to miss a beat when the explosive Mattison spells starter Dalvin Cook, and both Smith and Johnson should remain fixtures in the passing game even when Adam Thielen returns from his hamstring injury.

The Vikings also played their most complete defensive game in quite some time

Sunday, although I am going to hold off on saying they have actually solved the issues with their secondary until they face a quarterback other than David Blough.

The Vikings piled up five sacks as a team, and it was clear Blough was not prepared for the speed of Danielle Hunter (three sacks) off the edge.

Both Harrison Smith and Andrew Sendejo notched interceptions, although Smith’s came on a particularly awful throw from Blough where he missed a completely wide-open receiver that had roasted Xavier Rhodes in coverage.

Speaking of Rhodes, he spent a considerable portion of Sunday’s game on the bench. One of the things I appreciate most about head coach Mike Zimmer is he is most certainly not here

for players who make excuses, point fingers and do not contribute regardless of their salary.

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Gymnasts place Fouls, turnovers plague first in every event girls basketball team Tumblers triumph over Little Falls Payonk,

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Storm gymnastics team had the drive to win its first meet of the season Dec. 10 when they visited the Little Falls Community Education Center in Little Falls.

Sauk Rapids-Rice did just that when they scored over three points higher than the Flyers.

Storm gymnasts claimed the top two spots in each event with the exception of all-around, where the second place slot went to the Flyers.

“The first varsity win is definitely exciting,” said Elizabeth Walek, head coach. “It was pretty fun to see a first-place finish on every varsity event.”

The win followed a 140.825-134.35 loss to the Lumberjacks at Bemidji High School in Bemidji Dec. 5.

The girls compete in an invitational beginning at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Annandale High School in Annandale.

SRR 131.225, Little Falls 128.075 Freshman Carley Weisenbeck took the Dec. 10 gymnastics meet by storm, earning first place on vault, floor and allaround. Her success contributed to the overall win for SRR, but her accomplishments were only the beginning.

Eighth-grade athlete Samantha Caruth earned the top spot on bars, and senior Morgan Thompson placed first on beam.

As if that were not enough to excite the team, the Storm earned the second-place spot in all four events as well – Thompson on vault, senior Anna Walz on bars, Weisenbeck on beam and Caruth on floor.

“Many good things happened (at this meet), but we learned what we can focus on to improve too,” Walek said. “I can’t wait to see what we can do when we get the opportunity to show we can hit all four events.”

Vault: 1. Weisenbeck 8.9, 2. Thompson 8.85, 3.

Liberty Kosloski 8.65 and 4. Justus Floren 8.6. Bars: 1. Caruth 8, 2. Walz 7.9, 4.

Weisenbeck 7.45, 8. Kosloski 7.05 and 9. Sophia Markfelder 7. Beam: 1. Thompson 8.65, 2. Weisenbeck 8.5, 3. Caruth 8.3, 4. Floren 8.1 and 8. Kosloski 7.6. Floor: 1. Weisenbeck 9, 2. Caruth 8.85, 8. Thompson 7.325, 9.

Floren 7.05 and 10. Kosloski 7. All-around: 1. Weisenbeck 33.85, 4. Kosloski 30.3, 5. Thompson 24.825 and 8.

Floren 23.75.

Bemidji 140.825, SRR 134.35 The Storm’s beam and floor events placed highest Dec. 5 at Bemidji High School in Bemidji. Kosloski led the team with a third-place finish and a score of 8.5, directly followed by Weisenbeck in fourth place and a score of 8.4.

Weisenbeck led the team in third with a score of 9.15 for her floor routine.

“Our team had a very solid and much improved floor performance,” Walek said. “Our beam event also had a much-improved overall score and a few more sticks which was a goal.”

Caruth had a monumental performance on bars, taking second with a score of 8.5.

The Storm had a good representation all-around, with Weisenbeck in third, Kosloski in fourth, Floren in fifth, Caruth in sixth and Thompson in ninth.

SRR saw an improved overall score from its season-opening meet in Melrose. They increased the score by 1.325 points.

Reberg lead in losses to Tech, Willmar

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Storm girls basketball team competed in two Central Lakes Conference games this week, dropping both in widerange losses.

Sauk Rapids-Rice traveled to St. Cloud Dec. 5 to take on the Tigers at Tech High School, losing 64-39. The team hosted the Willmar Cardinals Dec. 7, losing 6131 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

In both games, senior center Shayna Payonk and senior guard Noel Reberg found the basket most. Payonk scored a combined 22 points, eight against

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Freshman center Mia Rogholt takes the first shot of the game against Willmar Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids. Rogholt scored four points for Sauk Rapids-Rice.

Tech and 14 against 10 against the Tigers and Willmar. Reberg scored five against the Cardinals.

Payonk is averaging 14 points per game. Beyond that, eight Storm players are averaging from three to seven points per game.

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The Storm host Fergus Falls at 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Willmar 61, SRR 31 The Storm had a tough time offensively through the first half, failing to get good shot opportunities. The girls started with substantial foul trouble in the opening minutes of play.

“We have had difficulty staying out of foul trouble this early season, and it’s really put us in a hole,” Coach Roesch said. “We played with more intensity and had some toughness which was an improvement.”

Willmar outscored the Storm 34-19 in the first half. Coach Roesch said the team was outshot eight to 28 at the line. The team improved its offense in the second half, taking more chances inside the paint and making better quality plays. The Storm had a narrow scoring gap in the second, nearly matching the Cardinals 27-22.

Willmar 34 27-61 SRR 9 22-31 Payonk 14, Reberg 5, Mackenzie Felchle 4, Grace Roesch 4 and Mia Rogholt 4.

Tech 64, SRR 39 The road game against the Tigers was a hard loss as the Storm lost 64-39. A slow start to the game pushed the Storm behind, and they struggled to catch up.

“We settled for outside shots and struggled to get the ball inside,” Coach Roesch said. “We weren’t aggressive, and we shot the ball poorly.”

The score at the half was 37-19 in Tech’s favor. Again, the Storm narrowed the scoring gap for the second half 2720.

Tech 37 27-64 SRR 19 20-39 Reberg 10, Payonk 8, Ady Froiland 7, Rogholt 5, Felchle 3, Grace Roesch 3 and Belle Haddy 3.

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Lumberjacks pour it on versus North Stars

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

With the 2019 NA3HL Showcase looming in the Granite City Lumberjack’s short-term view, the team took to the ice for its final series before the annual tournament.

Once again, it was the Breezy Point North Stars on the losing end of a fant tastic offensive outpouring from the Lumberjacks who took both games handily.

Granite City 11, Breezy Point 2 It was not 79 shots, but in the Dec. 7 home game against the North Stars, the Lumberjacks managed to nearly double their goal total from the day before.

Cody Dias, Bailey Sommers and Nicholas Richert scored two goals each as Granite City took the lead 40 seconds into the game and never looked back in an 11-2 thumping over Breezy Point at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

“I think the nice thing is we have a lot of guys who can carry the load for us,” said D.J. Vold, Lumberjacks assistant coach.

“Some guys do it more than others but any given night, you don’t know who will contribute. We don’t have to lean on one or two guys.”

Thirteen Lumberjacks recorded a point as the home team aggressively asserted its forecheck and consistently found opportunities against Breezy t Point’s worn-out defense.

The line of Dias, Nathan Green and Nick Plautz continues to befuddle opponents with their drive and ability as the trio compiled a combined 10 points.

“They’ve got good chemistry right now,” Vold said. “They do a lot of the little things to be successful like getting after the forecheck.”

Richert, providing an encore performance following his three-apple game the night before, scored the initial goal in a game that saw the Lumberjacks express jubilation in its return to Sauk Rapids.

Defenseman Jacob Schuldt fired home his first goal of the season, and

Granite City captain Sommers notched his 11th and 12th goals of the season in the one-sided affair. The Redwood Falls native has tallied five points in four games against the North Stars.

Granite City’s ability to control the neutral zone prevented Breezy Point from establishing zone time. The North Stars tested Lumberjacks goaltender Bailey Huber just six times in the first two periods.

“We try to be a tough team to defend and a hard team to play against,” Vold said. “When we recruit, we try to get the best players and have depth by default.

It’s hard to play when we’re coming in waves and waves.”

Huber got the goaltending nod in both games of the series. After shutting out the North Stars in game one, the Mahtomedi product once again stood strong in the crease, stopping 14 of 16 shots.

The Lumberjacks defensive unit, given the discrepancy in shots and opportunities, made its impact from the offensive point. The second period began with the defensive duo of Tal Halliday and newcomer Billy Bronson teaming up to give the Lumberjacks a 4-0 lead.

Bronson registered two assists in his second appearance for Granite City.

“Billy is a good skater, and he’s a big strong kid,” Vold said. “He’s good at defending in our own end but also has the skill to make offensive plays. He has a lot of tools that make him a strong defenseman.

Adding him makes us better all over the ice.”

Second-year center Blake Spetz was the proud contributor of the most dazzling goal of the night, receiving an accurate offbalance feed from Nikolai Rajala and nonchalantly flinging a backhand shot past Breezy Point goalie Jacob Mitchell for a pretty no-look score.

“We encouraged them to pour it on,” Vold said.

“We don’t want to hold our players back in any way. We encourage them to play well, play the right way and do the right things. I thought we did that throughout the whole game.”

The Lumberjacks pushed across four goals in the second and third periods to encapsulate one of its most complete performances of the 2019-20

season.

Plautz led the Lumberjacks in points with four while leading scorer Carson Simon earned his 14th and 15th assists of the season.

The dominant win ups Granite City’s overall record to 17-4, eight points behind the West Divisionleading North Iowa Bulls with four games still in hand. They will hope to maintain their flourishing pace following a weekend that will see the Lumberjacks face the third-place Alexandria Blizzard at 7:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria.

Following that intense divisional matchup, the Lumberjacks will attend the 2019 NA3HL Showcase where they will compete against the Great Falls Americans Sunday, Dec. 15, the Northeast Generals Monday, Dec. 16, and the Coulee Region Chill Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Super Rink inside the National Sports Center in Blaine.

“We’re playing four games in five days so resting and recuperation will be important,” Vold said.

“We have to make sure we have a good showing at the Showcase. It’s an easy place for schools to recruit our kids, so we want them to play well and have fun.”

Granite City 6, Breezy Point 0 Richert, a St. Cloud native who played high school hockey 15 minutes away from Sports Arena East, had displayed grittiness and skill but did not have the statistical outbreak to show for it.

All that changed in Granite City’s first game of a two-part weekend series with the North Stars.

Richert diced up the Breezy Point defensive unit and assisted on three Lumberjacks goals as Granite City tallied a season-high 79 shots in a 6-0 romp over the North Stars Dec. 6 at Breezy Point Hockey Center in Breezy Point.

The Lumberjacks trudged into the locker room following the first period up by only one score despite the torrid shooting percentage that allowed the visitors to outshoot the North Stars 28-7 in the first 20 minutes.

When play restarted, however, Richert and line mates Daymin Dodge and Simon established their presence. Simon tied Dodge’s team lead in goals with 14 seconds into the period.

Breezy Point never found comfort amidst a swarming horde of Lumberjacks who won puck battles against the boards and speed-driven races to the puck. The 59-shot differential between the two squads marked the largest shot gap between opponents in a Lumberjacks game this season.

Dodge and Simon logged a goal and two assists each, and Bronson, Troy Dahlheimer, Sommers and Plautz picked up goals for the surging Lumberjacks.

Huber silenced the North Stars to the tune of 20 saves on 20 opportunities for his fourth shutout in 10 appearances.

The victory gave Granite City its third triumph in as many tries against Breezy Point.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Storm takes eighth at St. Michael-Albertville

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

With six vacant weight classes, the Storm wrestling team came into the St. Michael-Albertville invitational Dec. 7 with six vacant weight classes. Sauk Rapids-Rice was missing competitors in the 113-, 120-, 126-, 152-, 160- and 220pound weight classes when they competed at St. Michael-Albertville High School in St. Michael.

The grapplers ended the invite with 68 points and in eighth place of nine teams.

“We have a lot of missing weights,” said Hunter Farnick, senior captain. “As a team, we did not finish how we would have liked.”

Of the eight wrestlers competing for Sauk Rapids-Rice, five placed in the tournament. Freshman Alex Diederich placed fifth in the 106-pound weight class, senior Jared Spohn placed second in the 132-pound weight class, junior Andrew Wollak placed third in the 138-pound weight class, senior Joey Hoeschen placed fifth in the 195-pound weight class, and Farnick placed third in the 285-pound weight class.

“The invite was a big testing point,” Spohn said. “Individually, (the invitational) showed how much work we have ahead of us this season to accomplish our team goal of going to state.”

SRR will compete in a triangular with Alexandria and Fergus Falls beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Alexandria Area High School in Alexandria.

106: Diederich went 2-2. He won by technical fall at 2:33 over Daniel Musgjerd of Orono, lost by fall at 4:32 to Landon Robideau of St. Michael-Albertville, lost by 16-5 major decision to Caleb Thoennes of St. Michael-Albertville and won by technical fall at 3:24 over Musgjerd. 132: Spohn went 2-1. He won by 9-0 major decision over Gareth Covington of Perham, won by 9-5 decision over Isaiah Mlsna of St. MichaelAlbertville and lost by 21-7 major decision to Derrick Cardinal of Forest Lake. 138: Wollak went 3-1. He won by fall at 2:47 over Gustavo Garnica of Orono, lost by 5-0 decision to Travis Smith of St. Michael-Albertville, won by 6-4 decision over Aidian Orth of Tech and won by 9-6 decision over Josh Wagener of Waconia.

145: Sophomore Graham Doherty went 0-2. He lost by fall at 2:47 to Alex Riley of Waconia and lost by 9-0 major decision to Andy Johnson of Tech. 170: Senior Matt Krepp went 0-2. He lost by fall at 1:49 to Tyler Raway of Forest Lake and lost by 9-2 decision to John McCuskey of Orono. 182: Junior Aden Rollins went 0-2. He lost by fall at 1:15 to Brian Ramos of Perham and lost by 13-2 major decision to Sean Kennedy of St. Michael-Albertville. 195: Hoeschen went 1-2. He lost by 7-0 decision to Boden Sperr of St. Michael-Albertville, lost by fall at 1:44 to Logan Rowe of Forest Lake and won by injury default over Johnny Harstad of Orono. 285: Farnick went 3-1. He lost by 4-3 decision to Aaron Voigt of Tech, won by 6-2 decision over Luke Browning of St. Michael-Albertville, won by injury default over Carlos Agee of Tech and won by 6-2 decision over Voigt.

Teams: 1. St. Michael-Albertville 276 points, 2.

Forest Lake 206, 3. Waconia 152, 4. Perham 149, 5.

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Power-play goals key to win over Northern Lakes Boys hockey struggles with consistency early in season Storm won 4-1. Upon the return to its home ice to take on Central Lakes A significant win over Conference foe AlexSection 5A competiandria, the Storm’s tor Northern Lakes luck ran out, and kicked off the they dropped in week for the Sauk an 11-0 shutout Rapids-Rice boys game. hockey team “ O u r Dec. 6 at season has Sports been what I Arena expected so East in far,” said Sauk Ken KarRapna, head ids. coach.

The “The majority of our players are in their first varsity season, and there is a big learning curve.

But, they continue to get better each day.”

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J u n i o r forward Brandon Bokelman looks for an open teammate Dec. 10 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost to Alexandria 11-0 in Central Lakes Conference competition.

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Senior forward Durham Welch fires the puck as an Alexandria defender approaches Dec. 10 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. The loss to Alexandria came on the tail of a 4-1 win over Northern Lakes.

ferential between success and struggle is consistency and disciplined hockey.

SRR will take time to hone skills as it prepares for a busy 2020 schedule.

The team travels to the River Lakes Civic Arena in Richmond to take on Rocori-River Lakes at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 2.

Alexandria 11, SRR 0 The Cardinals came out fast and talented at Sports Arena East Dec. 10 in Sauk Rapids, scoring three, five and three goals in the first through

third periods, respectively.

“We got caught puckwatching a lot last night,” Karna said. “I think it was an eye-opener for some of our players, and they learned they need to do the little things right against quality teams.”

Alexandria held a large portion of the possession. The Storm attempted only 10 shots on goal as opposed to Alexandria’s 49.

SRR had six penalty infractions, totaling 34 minutes in the sin bin.

Junior Grayson Kobluk was in net through the second period, stopping 25 of 33 shots. Junior Riley Weinand relieved Kobluk in the third period.

Weinand fended off 13 of 16 shots on goal.

SRR 4, Northern Lakes 1 Northern Lakes spent nine minutes in the penalty box, giving the Storm ample power-play opportunity in the Dec. 6 game.

SRR went 2-3 on power plays.

The first goal came on a power play at 8:08 into the first period when freshman forward Broden Fawcett scored on assists from sophomore forward Cayden Christensen and junior forward Calvin Comstock. It was Fawcett’s first varsity goal.

Junior forward Josiah Miller followed with the Storm’s second powerplay goal 11:10 into the second period, also his first varsity goal. He was assisted by senior defend-

er Brady Pesta and junior forward Landon Lunser.

“The power play did an excellent job of taking advantage of the mistakes

by Northern Lakes,” Karna said. “We have been t working on a lot of dif- t ferent looks for the power R play, so it was nice to see k both units scored.” o Senior forward Durham Welch added a goal T to the second period scor- w ing at 13:54 assisted by t junior forward Brandon Bokelman.

7 Northern Lakes put the puck in the net 9:17 into the third in an at- f tempt to close the scoring gap, but Pesta slashed t the puck into an empty net with seven seconds f remaining of play to seal the 4-1 win.

SRR had four min- o utes of penalty time for i two infractions. Weinand h helped secure the win by i making 32 saves at the h net, a .970 save percent- o age.

Tretter, Klaphake react to program cut

St. Cloud State University ends football

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – When the news broke Dec. 10 of the football program ending at St. Cloud State University, freshman Braden Tretter had little to say.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Tretter said. “I still don’t believe it. I’m just shocked.”

Tretter, a 2019 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, was a redshirt athlete for the Huskies this past fall and was eager to earn play time for his sophomore season.

Tretter will now restart the recruiting cycle, hoping another school will

pick him up in order to play spring ball with his new team and prepare for fall football.

SCSU made the decision to cut the football program, along with mens and womens golf, due to circumstances that required them to change athletics offerings, said college president Robbyn Wacker in a press release.

The university will be adding mens soccer.

The decision will impact 115 students, seven head and assistant coaches, and two graduate assistant coaches. The cuts allow the university to address the $1.6 million athletics deficit that has grown over the last four years as well as the university’s budget as a whole.

Students, like Tretter, who have eligibility to transfer to another col-

lege football program are searching for the best fit.

Others have a tougher decision to make – to hope for another chance in their football careers or to end football and finish their education with SCSU. “I don’t think the coaches knew anything about this when they recruited me, but if I would have known, it would have changed my decision 100%,” Tretter said. “I want to represent something and do my best to make it look great, whether it be a college, workplace or my own high school.”

Sauk Rapids-Rice head football coach Phil Klaphake also had ties to the Huskies program where he played as a quarterback.

“I think sad is the right word,” Klaphake said. “I personally owe

a lot to that program and for it to go away is hard.

It hurts and many of my teammates feel the same way.”

Klaphake was involved in the program for four and a half years and credits the program and the relationships he developed as a contributor to where he is today. In his four seasons as head coach for the Storm, Klaphake often sought the advice and expertise of the SCSU coaching staff.

“Selfishly, I am going to miss having them just down the road,” Klaphake said. “They have always been helpful and inviting, and I have learned a lot from them. I feel for the coaching staff as they look to find another college coaching job. … I wish them the best.”

Sophomore defender Caleb Euteneuer regains possession Dec. 10 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm had trouble keeping the puck away from the Alexandria Cardinals in the 11-0 loss.

Junior forward Landon Lunser attempts to block a pass against the Alexandria Cardinals Dec. 10 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost 11-0 to the Cardinals.

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Boys basketball starts season Girls hockey slumps with three back-to-back wins in games against River Schloe racks Lakes, Cloquet up 75 points for SRR

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Three games over three days equated to three wins for the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team. The Storm opened its season Dec. 5 on the road against the Tech Tigers in St. Cloud, winning 57-35. They continued victory Friday and Saturday at home winning 73-69 over Bemidji and 66-59 over Willmar.

SRR stumbled in its fourth game of the season Dec. 10 when they traveled to Brainerd High School in Brainerd and fell 69-55.

“If you would have asked me at the beginning of the year if we would be in this position, I would have definitely taken it,” said Derek Peterson, head coach. “I give a lot of credit to the kids. They

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Senior guard Josh Krebs looks for a teammate to receive a pass Dec. 7 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm opened its season with three wins in three days.

have played well, they have bought into the system we are trying to run, they are good players, and they play together as a team.”

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forward Josh Schloe and junior guard Ethan Opsahl are the leading scorers, but Peterson said they could not do as well without the players around them.

“Everyone is doing

their best in the roles they are supposed to play,” Peterson said. “Alex Harren does a lot of the dirty work of getting rebounds, fouls and loose balls.

Landry Seaman helps take care of the ball when we need him. Josh Krebs, Eli Moilanen and Carter Loesch have been key for us, too. They are all doing well.”

SRR tips off in a Central Lakes Conference matchup against the Otters at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Kennedy Secondary School in Fergus Falls.

Brainerd 69, SRR 55 The Storm faced a solid Warriors team Dec. 10 in Brainerd.

“We knew we would have to play really well,” Peterson said. “We battled to the end and never gave up. We just allowed too much penetration in the middle and didn’t have enough scoring from our guys besides our key three.”

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Wensel, Van der veer put SSRR on scoreboard

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Storm’n Sabres started the week Dec. 7 with a home game against Cloquet-EskoCarlton at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell. SSRR fell behind early and lost 2-1. The girls then traveled to take on Rocori-River Lakes Dec. 10 at the Koronis Civic Arena in Paynesville, where they lost 2-1.

Junior forward Lauren Wensel and senior forward Hannah Van der veer were the two skaters scoring for the Storm’n Sabres in the stiff losses.

The girls travel to St. Cloud where they will take on the Icebreakers at 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Municipal Athletic Complex.

RRL 2, SSRR 1 The Storm’n Sabres got caught in a scoring slump against RRL Dec. 10 in Paynesville. RRL found the net twice before the Storm’n Sabres found its equalizer on a goal from Wensel with 2:20 left to play in the third.

“Games like these are frustrating for the girls and the coaches,” said Marty Anderson, head coach. “The River Lakes goals were floaters from the blue line that passed through multiple players and passed a screened Chloe Stockinger. Sometimes the puck luck goes your way and sometimes it doesn’t.”

CEC 2, SSRR 1 CEC took the lead over the Storm’n Sabres Dec. 7 midway through the first period, scoring its first goal 10:35 into play. The Lumberjacks scored its second goal at 6:43 into the second period and then was halted by SSRR. Despite a goal scored by Van der veer 2:30 into the third, assisted by eighth-grade forward Nora Sauer, the girls did not make a comeback and fell to CEC. The Lumberjacks largely outshot the Storm’n Sabres 3116. SSRR served eight minutes in the penalty box on four infractions, while CEC had two minutes on one infraction.

Senior Chloe Stockinger made 29 saves in goal.

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Boys basketball from page 15 SRR held an even game with the Warriors throughout aside from three minutes in the first half where the boys missed a number of consecutive baskets, and the Warriors pulled ahead with a 10-point lead.

SRR 24 31-55 Brainerd 34 35-69 Schloe 22 points, Opsahl 16, Lee 12, Loesch 2, Harren 2 and Seaman 1.

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Senior guard Kobe Lee defends a Willmar player Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids. Lee contributed 61 points across the first four games of the season.

the middle ground, the Storm started seeing its success. Within three minutes after halftime, SRR had a tie game on its hands.

Schloe was the largest contributor at the net, scoring 21 points with eight rebounds. Opsahl earned 20 points with six rebounds.

Willmar 34 25-59 SRR 26 40-66 Schloe 21, Opsahl 20, Lee 12, Seaman 6, Harren 5 Bemidji 25 44-69 and Krebs 2.

SRR 33 40-73 SRR 73, Bemidji 69 Lee 25, Opsahl 19, SRR earned a monu- Schloe 9, Harren 8, Seamental 73-69 victory over man 7, Loesch 3 and Nick Section 8AAA competi- Schmitt 2.

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the Tech matchup with a loose offense and an unorganized game as they opened the season at Tech High School in St. Cloud.

“It wasn’t a pretty game; we just didn’t have our game together,” Peterson said. “Of the first games, it was probably the ugliest, but our kids took care of business and got it done.”

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SRR had more rebounds and more successful shots, including free throws, and recovered more loose balls than the Tigers.

SRR shined as they pulled down 40 rebounds.

Schloe grabbed 18, Opsahl four and Lee six.

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SRR 66, Willmar 59 The final three minutes were key to the SRR home game success against Willmar Dec. 7. With 3:09 left on the clock, the Storm were ahead 55-54. Over the course of two and a half minutes, the Storm netted baskets and held up defensively to extend its lead to 63-59 with 13.6 seconds left. Three more points for SRR in the final seconds sealed a 6659 win over the Cardinals.

“I don’t know that our legs were really there, but the guys persevered,” Peterson said. “Our guys came in the second half and did an awesome job getting us right back in it and giving us a good game from that point forward.”

The win was a result of a comeback after a weak first half. Willmar continued to infiltrate the middle of the court, and once they reached shooting range, the Storm defense left opportunity for the Cardinals. SRR started the game trailing by eight.

As they found ways of stopping Willmar in

“Bemidji is competitive, athletic and the reigning section champions,” Peterson said.

“They had four or five guys returning from their state team last year, but we jumped on them right away and we are proud of the win.”

SRR pushed ahead early to a 23-9 lead, but Bemidji evened the territory, making the score 33-25 going into the half.

With a minute and a half to the buzzer the game was within four points.

SRR held on to earn the 73-69 win.

Opsahl had an impressive 3-point game, going 6-7 at the line with 19 points and three rebounds. Lee led the team at the basket with 25 points and five rebounds, and Schloe came in with nine points and four rebounds. Harren contributed five rebounds, Loesch with three, Krebs with three and one each from Seaman and Moilanen.

What is your favorite part about hockey? I and help where I can. I am a positive role love to compete, and it is where I have met all model for the underclassmen. of my closest friends.

Which teacher has impacted your educaWhat is your best game to date? Against tion most? I really connected with Mr. Bauer.

St. Cloud at our rink this season. Any time we I have only had him for one class, but he is a teacher who goes out of his way for his stuplay St. Cloud, it is a good game. dents. He has written me multiple letters of How do you prepare in the minutes lead- recommendation, and he is always a positive ing up to competition? I visualize. I also say face to see in the hallway. a little prayer for the team and me while the What is the best advice you have ever renational anthem plays. ceived? My dad has always told me through What is your favorite Storm tradition? sports and academics that it is never a loss if I learned something from it whether it be a Singing the school song after a win. test or a game.

What other activities are you involved in at school? Storm Leadership, soccer, What is your favorite meal, movie, social media and song? Lasagna cooked by my softball and Minnesota Honor Society. mom, “Benchwarmers,” Instagram, and I have How do you make a difference at a lot of favorite songs, but right now I like school? I lead by example. I do my work “Call on Me” by Starly.

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