Sauk Rapids Herald - February 16 edition

Don’t miss it!

BENTON AG

Section B

Plus

Section C

11 2nd Ave. N., Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, Benton County, MN 56379

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Same Local Coverage Since 1 8 5 4 .

Vol. 164, No. 44

Six submit Triple digits letter to Rice Council to review candidates

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – Rice City Council members will have the opportunity to look over candidates for the vacant seat on its board before Tuesday’s meeting.

Six letters of interest were submitted to Rice City Hall by the deadline Feb. 14.

Laura Douvier, Michelle Keller, Eric Loberg, Kenneth Nodo, Anne Pressnall and Kyle Walter are all seeking the two-year appointment.

The council will decide whether to interview applicants or appoint a candidate immediately at the Feb. 19 meeting. The meeting falls on Tuesday due to the President’s Day holiday.

Letters of interest included the following information: - Laura Douvier grew up in the city of Rice, graduated from the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District and returned to her hometown to raise her family. Douvier volunteers as a member of the Rice Parent Teacher Association, Church of the Immaculate Conception Board and the Rice Area Chamber of Commerce. She serves as a religious educator at her church and volunteers at Rice Elementary School.

- Michelle Keller

works as a direct care support person for RCM, as well as delivering the Morrison County Record. She has lived in Rice for 14 years.

- Eric Loberg has been a resident of Rice for more than 10 years.

Loberg has been employed as a senior compliance analyst at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2007. He has a wife and two daughters.

- Kenneth Nodo has previously served in many capacities for the city of Rice. Nodo has fulfilled roles of mayor,

Dodge reaches 100 career points, signs with tier II

it was a good choice because I love hockey, and it’s great for me.”

Dodge plays center and right wing for the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Storm hockey team.

“I have always played

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER center, but the past two seasons, our head coach has STAFF WRITER me rotate with right wing,” SAUK RAPIDS – Dodge said. “I love playing Daymin Dodge is at home center, because it’s a key when he is on position to getskates, racing ting the puck, but around the ice at it can be a lot of Sports Arena East work, too.” in Sauk Rapids.

Dodge, a seDodge has been nior, has played playing hockey at the varsity levwithin the Sauk el for three years.

Rapids-Rice proHis goal this seagrams since he was son was to reach 6 years old. the 100 career “My dad was Daymin Dodge point berth. He watching hockey accomplished his on TV one day,” Dodge goal Jan. 31 against Brainsaid. “I decided right then I erd. wanted to try it. Obviously, “I knew right away it

was my 100th point because I looked at my stats before the game,” Dodge said.

“Our head coach was honored to have one of his players reach 100 points.”

Dodge said the accomplishment is an individual, team and community milestone.

“The guys know I am serious about hockey and this solidifies it,” Dodge said. “They know they can look up to me.

On a greater community level, PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER this hasn’t Daymin Dodge skates during happened in practice warm-ups Feb. 13 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. Dodge plays center Dodge and right wing for the Sauk page 2 Rapids-Rice High School Storm.

Music to his ears

Rice City Council page 3

Heinen to perform with others across Europe

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Traveling offers many things – new experiences, a chance to see new parts of the world and an opportunity to make memories.

Jonah Heinen, a 2012 graduate of Sauk RapidsRice High School, will travel internationally in July 2020 after being chosen to be on the staff of the Minnesota Ambassadors of Music. The group will be travelling throughout seven European countries for the 16-day tour.

“It will be really fun to expose students to this travel experience,” Heinen said. “I had the opportunity to travel in high school with my choir and it was an incredible experience. I am excited for the students who get to have this opportunity, which, for some, may be their only chance to travel internationally.”

Heinen is in his third year as the choir director at Faribault High School.

He started his tenure with the school after graduating from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with high distinction in vocal music education in spring 2016. He is also on the artistic staff for Northfield Youth Choirs and is an active member of the American Choral Director’s Association. Heinen is the Minnesota State Conference co-chair for performing choirs.

“I love my job because it is full of something I love – music,” Heinen said. “I have always enjoyed ensemble music in particular, so it’s awesome it gets to be my whole day. I love getting the opportunity to watch my students grow, both personally and musically, throughout the years they are in my classroom.

That’s the other awesome part of my job. I get to

PUBLIC NOTICES

PHOTO SUBMITTED

Jonah Heinen is a staff member of the Minnesota Ambassadors of Music, a group that will travel to Europe in July 2020. Heinen is a 2012 graduate of Sauk RapidsRice High School.

be with my students of- mester or one year like tentimes all four years of many teachers.” their high school career, Prior to his positions, opposed to only one se- Heinen was the assistant

conductor of the South Metro Chorale in Prior Lake and a chorale scholar at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Ambassadors trip will include sightseeing, but it will be mainly focused on music, as the group travels through London, Paris, Switzerland, Austria and Germany, among other places.

“I always love sharing my passion of music with others, and this trip will give me the greatest opportunity to do that,” Heinen said. “The music from that region of the world is so rich in meaning and stems from their religious background.

They are often special and unique to perform because of that.”

The travel group will include approximately 200 band or choir stu-

Heinen page 3

• City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Meeting Minutes, Jan. 28, 2019 - pg. 7 • Assumed Name - Access Communications - pg. 8 • County of Benton Notice of Expiration of Redemption - pg. 6B • Watab Township Advertisement for Bids Notice - pg. 6B • Sauk Rapids-Rice School Reg. Board Meeting, Jan. 28, 2019 - pg. 6B • Benton County Notice of Public Hearing - March 5, 2019 - pg. 6B

NEWS Dodge from front a while, so it’s notable in that sense, too. I could not have done it without all of my teammates and coaches, past and present, who have always pushed me to get better and better every day.”

The last time a Storm hockey player reached 100 points was in 2011 by Ethan Prow.

With the goal of 100 points behind him, Dodge has made new goals: reaching the program’s top 10 total points earners and earning 120 points. As of Feb. 12, Dodge is at 112.

Once his high school season finishes, Dodge will be playing PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Daymin Dodge, Sauk RapidsRice High School senior, skates in Sauk Rapids in January. Dodge reached 100 career points as part of the Storm boys hockey team.

with the Granite City Lumberjacks.

“I am excited to be with them,” Dodge said. “It will hopefully give me a few more chances to play on my home rink in Sauk Rapids.”

Still Dodge is already thinking beyond this season. He has signed to play for the Kenai River Brown Bears, a tier II junior hockey team, in Alaska next year.

“They are one step above the Lumberjacks, so it will be fun to play at that level,” Dodge said. “I am really looking forward to it.”

Before stepping up to that level, Dodge has training to tend to.

“During season, we always push ourselves hard in practice because we have a tough conference and section,” Dodge said.

“Throughout my high school career, we have always had practices at St. Cloud State (University) throughout the off-season to keep ourselves in good physical shape

and to keep up with the pace of hockey. Obviously, I won’t be a part of that once this season is over, so I have to find a new training center and routine. I know it will take a lot of effort, but I need to push myself harder than ever to get tougher and be able to compete at a higher level.”

As Dodge progresses through his hockey career, he hopes to make it to the college level someday.

“My parents have done so much for me throughout my hockey career, and it means a lot,” Dodge said. “I can’t thank them enough. I think it would be cool to get to that higher level of the game where they can watch me on TV, where my dad introduced me to the game many years ago.”

With sights set on something bigger, Dodge will finish out his high school hockey career with the Storm, enjoying his remaining time with his teammates on home ice.

SHBERF-7-1B-WS

Page 2 | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | Page 3

NEWS

Stepping up security

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District is in the process of upgrading to safe and secure entrances throughout their district buildings. The school board approved the $3.4 million security upgrade at the Oct. 8, 2018 meeting.

The first step to the district’s process is implementing a visitor management system, SafeVisitor, ahead of the security upgrades. The middle school has had the system in place for two weeks. “This system helps to know who is in the building,� said Nate Rudolph, middle school principal. “It streamlines so many things, from who is in the building to which students are going in and out of the building and who is authorized to pick up those students leaving during the day.�

The middle school was chosen to start the process due to consistent clerical staff and their ability to understand both sides of the security spectrum. “Elementary families have a different expec-

Benton County

RESOURCE GUIDE When we include your advertisement in this booklet you have the opportunity to gain new customers, make new friends, and gain valuable trafďŹ c for your business.

Heinen

AW19-1037B

R23-tfnB-TV

&

city council, planning commission, police commission, water operator and serves currently on the Rice Park Board. Nodo has experience with fire contracts, obtainland for city structures, cable contracts, tax increThis system helps to know who is in ing ment financing districts and updates to utility infrastructhe building. It streamlines so many ture.

Pressnall has lived in Rice her entire life. things, from who is in the building She -isAnne employed at Ben’s Structural Fabrication in Waite to which students are going in Park as a human resources manager, where she has fullled her position for 10 years. Pressnall is a member of and out of the building and who is fiChurch of the Immaculate Conception and has served on authorized to pick up those students its personnel committee. Pressnall also serves as treasurer on the committee which hosts the annual Volleyball leaving during the day.�

Bash for the Cure event that takes place in the city of – Nate Rudolph, middle school Rice.

- Kyle Walter has been a resident of Rice since principal 2008, growing up in Sauk Rapids and graduating from the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in 2003. He has a wife and four children. Walters works at ICS Consulting As the district pre- in Blaine as a construction project manager. take the visitor’s photograph, which is printed on pares to build secure ena badge with the visitor’s trances to their buildings, information and a sticker getting SafeVisitor into from front the schools is the first over a stop sign. “The stop sign feature step. “It is one less thing dents, who have been nominated by their directors is a feature that can be really useful,� Rudolph for everyone to learn from across the state. Once students are nominated, the entrances they are invited to participate in the trip. Many direcsaid. “The clerical staff when cover it with a sticker change,� Rudolph said. tors, like Heinen, are chosen to go on the trip as well. “We are there to help support the large number of based on how long the “Visitors may have to go students,�

Heinen said. “We will also be at all of the visitor is allowed in the to a different door or area pre-trip rehearsals and will be either singing or playbuilding. After a certain to enter our buildings ing an instrument as a part of the group through the amount of time, the stick- once the entrances are duration of the tour.

I am really excited for this opporer fades to reveal the red changed, but they will be tunity and to be able to join this fine staff of top-notch stop sign, which shows used with SafeVisitor by band and choir directors.

It is an honor to be chosen.� our staff and students that point, so it’s a way to throughout the building keep something familiar. that person has extended So far, parents and visipast the amount of time tors from the community they are allowed within have been extremely posPhysicians Mutual Insurance Company itive through the learning the school.�

With the system be- experience. We are lookCall for your FREE Information Kit! ing so new to the middle ing forward to this going school scene, Mackent- district-wide.�

Get help paying dental bills and hun and the district techkeep more money in your pocket. nology team is still learn1-877-905-3716 ing the ins and outs of the www.dental50plus.com/midwest system.

Coverage not available in all states. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certiďŹ cate of this type.

Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This speciďŹ c offer is not available in CO, NY; “The plan is to take call 1-800-969-4781 for similar offer. CertiďŹ cate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN).

this district-wide,� MackSR7-1B-JF 6209 enthun said. “We would like to say we will be add EHGURRP DSDUWPHQWV ing the system into an(OHYDWRU other building every two Free KHDW ZDWHU VHZHU WUDVK or three weeks. We are 'HWDFKHG JDUDJHV DYDLODEOH hoping to get this into the Residential Heating Mississippi Heights (El& Air Conditioning ementary School) some320-250-4188 Service & Installation time in late February or early March. But we are 5REHUWV 5RDG not set on that timeline 6DUWHOO 01 either. We are focused on

implementing the system SEE FLOOR PLANS & AMENITIES AT: 320-252-4883 QRUWKYLHZVDUWHOO FRP well and doing it slowly.� www.curlysheating.com R10-tfnb-TV

tation of security,� Rudolph said. “They want to be screened and assured that not just anyone can claim to be family authorized to pick up their child. Whereas at the high school, students are often checking themselves in and out throughout the day. We are right in the middle, which allows us to see both scenarios and help with future implementation of the system in our other buildings.�

The SafeVisitor system was chosen by SRR administration for several reasons. “There are a lot of positives to the system,� said Laura Mackenthun, director of technology. “It was cost-effective, faster and more efficient than other systems and it was able to be tied into our Skyward system. Tying it in with Skyward makes everything so much easier for everyone because clerical staff are only checking on one system rather than multiple.�

Upon arrival, visitors will need to present a driver’s license, which is scanned for a background check. “The background checks are instant and more than just a check to see who the person is,�

Rudolph said. “It helps us ensure our visitors are approved to be around kids.

It is a great addition to ensuring safe and secure schools.�

The clerical staff also

from front

R4-tfnB-RB

SRRMS implements SafeVisitor

Rice City Council

All Ads are Full Color Magazine Format AD DEADLINE March 1, 2019 19

Coming March 16 & 19 2019

Call Today!

Tim Vos

tim@saukherald.com 320-492-6987 R6-2F

Published by: b

ST R Publications

Sale Starts Monday, Feb. 18th -Â Sunday, March 3rd, 2019

Sauk Rapids

LIQUOR Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm pm • Friday-Saturday 8am-10pm • Sunday 11am-6 pm

Do you have a Sauk Rapids, Rice or Sartell zip code?

Feb. DEALS

M Michelob Golden Gold Light

of the Month

If your answer is yes,

$

Current subscribers thank you!

No need to reply.

OR E-MAIL US: circulation@star-pub.com ar-pub.com INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Name, mailing address, date, phone number

11 Second Ave. N., Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 • saukrapidsherald.com

$

1799

WINE

24 pack cans

119

99

$

11

99

All Varieties 750 ml

7 \9

$ 99 $ 99

1.5 Liter

All Minnesota Craft Brewery 8 &12 pack cans & bottles

15% OFF

LIQUOR

CALL 320.251.1971

8

$ 99

24 pack cans & bottles

Natural Light Bogle & Natural Ice Wines

24 pack cans 1 oz. cans 16

Yellow Tail Wine All Varieties

is FREE to you!

Coors Light & Coors Banquet

Tito’s Vodka

Windsor Whisky 1.75 L

1.75 L

$

Admiral Nelson Rum

29

99

$

15

99

1.75 L

$

11

99

YOUR FULL SERVICE LIQUOR STORE ÂŤ 312 BENTON DRIVE N. ÂŤ 320-251-4185

Prophecy Wines All Varieties 750 ml

8

$ 99 R7-2B-TV

Page 4 | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD

NEWS

District announces Sportsmen’s club crafts homes for birds, waterfowl make-up days SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, along with many schools throughout Minnesota, has canceled four days of class within the past two weeks due to frigid temperatures and winter weather.

At the Feb. 11 school board meeting, superintendent Aaron Sinclair announced plans for make-up days for students.

The missed day Jan. 29 will not be made up. Instruction time from Jan. 30-31 will be made up April 22 and May 31, respectively. The make-up day for Feb. 8 is yet to be determined. The in-service day previously scheduled for staff May 31 will be made up June 3.

“We have a lot of winter yet to get through,” Sinclair said. “Additional snow days may result in consideration of having students attend school into the first week of June.”

In other school board news: - Sinclair recognized the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board ahead of the Minnesota School Boards Association school board recognition week, which takes place Feb. 18-22.

“On behalf of the district staff and leadership, I thank the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board for their dedicated leadership in public education and their continuing service to the students of the Sauk RapidsRice community,” Sinclair said. “The board’s work ultimately is for the betterment of the students in the Sauk Rapids-Rice community.”

Pulse on people Dvorak graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse LA CROSS, Wis. – Joshua Dvorak, of Sauk Rapids, received his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December 2018.

Braun named to president’s list DES MOINES, Iowa – Peyton Braun, of Sauk Rapids, has been named to the fall 2018 president’s list at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

The academic honor is achieved by earning a 4.0 grade point average in the semester.

Students named to Concordia College dean’s list for fall 2018 MOORHEAD – Rice residents Rebecca Elliott, Sara Johnson and Hannah Voigt, as well as Sauk Rapids residents Megan Mohr and Bailyn Walz have been named to the Concordia College-Moorhead dean’s list.

To be eligible, students must attain a grade point average of 3.7 or above.

Sauk Rapids Firearms Safety Class Sign-up Night - Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 • 7 p.m.

Pre-registration is required and limited to the Àrst 35 students.

To participate, students must be at least 12 years old or older by Nov. 2, 2019.

Classes to be held at the Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Ave. N, Sauk Rapids Questions call: Steve Heinen (320) 259-6308 or Tim Kosloske (320) 250-1163

R6-2B-TV

Classes to be held during the month of March on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 - 8 p.m.

PHOTO SUBMITTED

Members of the Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club – Denny Sowada (front, from left), Dave Frantesl, Adam Zwick, Jerry Yurczyk, Terry Kipka, Tom Machula, Emmett Machula, Jeff Diehl and Isaac Bolter; (back, from left) Ed Gertken, Bob Nordquist, Keith Bauman, Mike Ebnet, Bob Zwick and Wayne Lommel – stand around the 66 bluebird houses and 60 wood duck boxes they built for club members at its annual event. The club also supplied 4-H and Cub Scout groups with the prepared materials to build dozens more. Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club has been supporting wildlife since 1929. Not pictured is Judd Machula.

Council approves liquor license Mexican restaurant to open in March

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Foodies can prepare their taste buds for a new restaurant in town.

The Sauk Rapids City Council approved a liquor license at its Feb.

El Loro Mexican Food and Brewery will be located at 415 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids – the former home of Urban Lodge Brewery and Restaurant.

11 council meeting for El Loro Mexican Food and Brewery. The restaurant will be located at 415 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids – the former home of Urban Lodge Brewery

BCHS seeking 2019 Women Making History SAUK RAPIDS — The Benton County Historical Society is seeking nominations for its annual Women Making History event.

The public is invited to submit names of women who are Benton County residents, and who have dedicated time, effort and energy

to the community through family, work or volunteering.

Nominations should include a name, contact information and a short biography on the woman nominee. Submit by email to bchsmus@ bentoncountyhistorical. com or mail entries to BCHS, P.O. Box

Advertising: Our ad takers have no authority to bind this newspaper, and only publication of an advertisement shall constitute final acceptance of the advertiser’s order.

11 Second Ave. N., Unit 103 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (320) 251-1971 Sauk Rapids Herald (USPS 21690) is published weekly, 52 times a year, by Star Publications, 11 2nd Ave N, Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379-1651. Second-class Postage paid at Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sauk Rapids Herald, 11 Second Ave N, Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379-1651.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Official Newspaper of the city of Sauk Rapids and Independent School District No. 47

and Restaurant.

The city approved onsale and special Sunday liquor licenses.

The restaurant plans on waiting to pursue a license to brew beer at the

location as it additionally requires federal, state and city permission.

In other council news: - Authorized preparation of plans for Ridge Road improvements. The Ridge Road project is in conjunction with a Sartell road project, in which Sauk Rapids has signed a joint powers agreement.

The total project (Sartell and Sauk Rapids) is an estimated $7.8 million.

Subscription Rates: Free in Sauk Rapids and Rice P.O. boxes, city routes and rural routes.

Benton, Stearns or Sherburne Counties $50 per year Other counties and outside Minnesota $55 per year $5 per month for snowbirds Mark Klaphake Joyce Frericks Missy Traeger Jeff Weyer Pat Turner Brian Dingmann Amanda Thooft Maddy Peterson Janell Westerman Natasha Barber Maria Bichler Kayla Hunstiger

426, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Submissions are due by Tuesday, Feb. 19. Questions can be answered by contacting BCHS Executive Director Mary Ostby at 320-253-9614.

Each year since 1998 the museum has celebrated adult

women and a junior honoree from Benton County. Junior honorees are students from Foley or Sauk Rapids-Rice High schools who have been nominated by their respective district. The junior honoree alternates between the two districts each year.

Deadlines: The deadline for most news in the Herald is noon on Wednesday. Exceptions are obituaries which have a deadline of 10 a.m.

Thursday. The deadline for advertisements in the Herald is 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Letters: Letters to the editor and other opinion articles are welcomed.

Letters must be signed with first and last name and include address and phone number. Letters should be short and to the point (400 words or less). We reserve the right to edit lengthy letters.

Corrections/Clarifications: The Herald strives for accuracy. If you would like to report a factual error, please call (320) 251-1971.

mark.k@dairystar.com ....................... General Manager joyce@saukherald.com ....................Business Manager missy@saukherald.com...........................Sales Manager jeff.w@dairystar.com ............................... Sales Manager pat@saukherald.com ........... Co-production Manager brian.d@saukherald.com.... Co-production Manager amanda@saukherald.com .........................Lead Design maddy@star-pub.com .......................Graphic Designer ...................................................................Graphic Designer natasha@saukherald.com .......................................Editor .............................................................................. Copy Editor kayla@saukherald.com ........ Specials Sections Editor

Anna Hinkemeyer Jennifer Coyne Andrea Borgerding Tim Vos Warren Stone Robin Brunette Emily Hoium Gretchen Jennissen Lorie Swedenburg Logan Thomas

anna@saukherald.com .......................................Reporter jenn@saukherald.com ........................................Reporter andrea.b@dairystar.com ....................................Reporter tim@saukherald.com ....................................... Marketing warren@star-pub.com ..................................... Marketing robin@saukherald.com ................................ Inside Sales emily@saukherald.com ............................. Bookkeeping gretchen@saukherald.com...................... Bookkeeping lorie@saukherald.com ....................................Circulation logan@saukherald.com ...............................Sign Design

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | Page 5

WHAT'S HAPPENING Saturday, Feb. 16, 8:30-11:30 a.m. — Gardening Knowl- Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley. For more edge for Free. Hosted by the Stearns County Extension information call 320-968-6612.

Master Gardeners. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud.

Thursday, Feb. 21, 4-6 p.m. — Fun with Police. Foley City Hall, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2-4 p.m. — Somali Mobile Culture Show. Part of the Somali Museum of Minnesota, Explor- Thursday, Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m. — St. Cloud Hospital Suring History and Culture in Central Minnesota. Free and gery and Simulation Center Open House. Take an inopen to the public. Benton County History Museum, 218 teractive, self-guided tour of Central Minnesota’s largest First Street N., Sauk Rapids. surgery center and gain insight into surgical careers, the latest procedures and advanced technology. Free event.

Sunday, Feb. 17, 8 a.m. to noon — Omelet Breakfast. No RSVP needed. Tours begin in the surgery entrance at Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 428. St. Cloud Hospital, 1406 Sixth Ave. N., St. Cloud.

Choose from a selection of ingredients. Made fresh while you wait. American Legion Post No. 428, 17 Second Ave. Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River ReN., Waite Park. Proceeds support veterans. gional Coin Club. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 Second Street S., St. Cloud.

Sunday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Fifth annual FFA Week Breakfast Event. Sponsored by the Foley Thursday, Feb. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. — Card-Making Night.

Area FFA Alumni. Benefitting Foley FFA Chapter. French Hosted by Churches S.A.V.E. (Stand Against Violence toast breakfast with a raffle and silent auction. Henry’s and Exploitation). Open to the public. All supplies proEvent Center, 6774 Minnesota 25, Foley. vided. Cards will be sent to survivors, people of service, volunteers and more. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 Monday, Feb. 18, 1-2:30 p.m. — St. Cloud Area Par- 29th Ave. N., St. Cloud. Use the main door and meet in kinson’s Disease Support Group. Open to the public. Fellowship Hall. Email churchessave@gmail.com with Group provides free support, education and awareness. questions.

ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. For further information about the group, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m. — Somali Museum Dance call Independent Lifestyles, 320-529-9000.

Troupe. Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud.

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. — Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administra- Saturday, Feb. 23, 4:30-7 p.m. — St. John’s Area School tion Building, 531 Dewey Street, Foley.

Soup Fest. Sponsored by SJAS Faith, Family and Fun Association. Free will offering, SJAS gymnasium, 215 Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Benton County Seventh Ave., Foley. and Foley Public Schools Wellness Fair. All ages welcomed. Visit with vendors, view student art work, see Saturday, Feb. 23, 5 p.m. — Movie in the School Feathe Hidden in Plain Sight Exhibit featured by the Benton turing Disney’s “Frozen”. Hosted by the Quality of Life County Substance Use Prevention Coalition. Lunch from Task Force. Hot dogs, popcorn, candy and refreshments 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a small fee. Foley High School gym- available for small fee. All proceeds benefit improving nasium, 621 Penn Street, Foley. pedestrian safety in the city of Foley. Movie starts at 5:30 p.m. Foley Intermediate School cafeteria, 840 Norman Tuesday, Feb. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — American Ave. N., Foley. Enter Door No. 21.

Red Cross Blood Donations. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main Street, Rice.

Monday, Feb. 25, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. St. Stephen Catholic Church, 103 Tuesday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. — Rice City Council Meeting. Country Road 2 S., St. Stephen.

Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main Street, Rice.

Monday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids City Council Wednesday, Feb. 20, noon — Rice Area Chamber of Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Commerce Monthly Meeting. Featuring Aaron Sinclair, Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Sauk Rapids-Rice School District Superintendent. Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 1950 125th Street Tuesday, Feb. 26, 8:30-12:30 a.m. — 55+ Driver ImN.W., Rice. Catered lunch available for small fee. provement Refresher Course. United Methodist Church-Fellowship Hall, 405 Main Street, Clearwater.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2-4 p.m. — Advocates for Indepen- Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1-3 p.m. — Adult Social Activity. dence. Make a difference in your community for people Fourth Wednesday each month. Snack, craft and bingo. with disabilities. Increase your leadership, assertiveness All abilities welcome. Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. and communications skills. Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. For questions, call Marsha N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Call Michele at 320-281- at 320-281-2049.

2042. All abilities are welcome to attend.

Thursday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids City CounWednesday, Feb. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. — Wire Wrapping cil Public Meeting. Interviews of candidates for vacant in Jewelry Making. Create jewelry this winter with council position. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 sea glass, rocks and shells you found over the summer. Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

This wire wrapping technique transforms your finds into wearable art. For adults and teens. Limit 15. Great River Friday, March 1, 11:30 a.m. — World Day of Prayer

Bible study. Theme is “Come – Everything is Ready” based on the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14: 1524). Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. St. Katharine Drexel School Conference Room, 428 Second Street S.E., St. Cloud.

Friday, March 1, 1 p.m. — World Day of Prayer Service. Theme is “Come – Everything is Ready” based on the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14: 15-24). St. Augustine Church, 442 Second Street S.E., St. Cloud.

Sunday, March 3, 1 p.m. — Quilt Bingo and Cash Raffle. Over $4,000 in prizes. Free lunch. St. Joseph Parish Hall, 33009 Nature Road, Foley.

UPCOMING: The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Class of 1999 will be celebrating its 20-year reunion in 2019. Alumni should mark their calendars for Aug. 9, 2019 and fill out a survey at http://bit.ly/2Se1t5v for further details. The planning committee can also be reached at srhsclassof99@gmail.com.

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Feb. 4 0746 hrs: Officers responded to the 900 block of Water Avenue South for a male who was distraught his dog ran away. The officer assisted in finding the dog and returned them both home.

Feb. 7 1032 hrs: Officers responded to the 300 block of Third Avenue South for a student who had an e-cigarette with him at school. Staff said they were unable to locate the device on the student or in the building, but the student ran from staff and was alone in areas of the building. Student was issued a tobacco policy violation.

Feb. 9 2233 hrs: Officers received a complaint of loud music on the 100 block of 15th Street Court.

Officers responded and the music was turned down.

Incidents: 50 parking violations, 15 assists, 13 alarms, 12 accidents, 11 medical, 11 various calls, 8 traffic stops, 7 civil, 7 welfare checks, 6 domestics, 6 vehicles, 5 warrants, 4 disturbances, 4 traffic hazards, 4 unwanted, 4 harassments, 3 animals, 3 911, 3 property, 3 suspicious, 3 thefts, 3 human services reports, 3 ordinances, 3 permits, 2 fires, 2 fraud, 2 disorderly conduct and 2 driving.

Rice Police Department activity Feb. 4 1404 hrs: Officers received a complaint of an aggressive dog on the 600 block of Division Street North. The dog was running around the parking lot biting people. The owner was a driver on the loading dock and could not catch the dog and requested the dog be put down. Officers dispatched the dog shortly after and the victim went to the hospital for his bite wounds.

Incidents: 11 assists, 6 various calls, 3 vehicles, 2 traffic stops, 2 accidents and 2 animals.

Business DIRECTORY Check out our farm insurance programs!

We cover your dreams . . .

320-968-6496 59 MN-23 • Foley, MN 56329

Brandon Theisen

• New Construction • Residential 5747 411th Street • Rice, MN 56367 • Commercial Cell: 320.266.3949 • Industrial btheisen@saukrapidselectric.com • Audio/Video R7-1B-TV

www.saukrapidselectric.com

320-251-2552 800 Industrial Dr South Ste 206 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

www.tricoins.net

Manea’s Meats We thank you for your business!

The Sausage Th S Specialists S i li t www.maneasmeats.com

(320) 253-8683 114 2nd Ave N., Sauk Rapids, MN

We are here because of you!

Think of us when grilling this Summer!

R1-eowtfnB-TV

Page 6 | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD

Letters to the Editor Watab Township needs change Mary Beth Cripe, Rice It is time for a change on the Watab Township Board.

New ideas are healthy for everyone. Development needs to be thought through thoroughly and be at the township specs before our board and township accepts them.

We, as a township, need to focus on our roads as many are in terrible shape and need attention.

Our supervisors need to be good stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars to effectively run our township for us and future generations.

Working to help residents of District 15B solve issues big, small Rep. Shane Mekeland, R-Clear Lake People can sometimes feel like it is a lost cause when they run into issues related to the state. I understand those concerns, and it is a top focus of mine as a state representative to help people in District 15B resolve those issues as they arise.

The twist is that I do not consider myself to be from government at all. I am a guy from Becker Township who is working to cut through the red tape to knock down headaches government may be causing people in our area.

One of the biggest downfalls of our government is when it loses track of itself or is inconsistent with other layers of the system. State laws sometimes were simply bad ideas from the start. Others impact people in ways that were not anticipated, from permitting to licensing and beyond. Then, there are the bureaucratic nightmares such as MNsure and MNLARS that have people asking government to stop helping so much by making things worse.

By contrast, my goal is to simplify things and make life easier for people in 15B by working alongside them to deliver positive results. Input from constituents on issues big and small is extremely important in this process. Reach out to me if state laws, regulations or red tape have gone sideways on you, or if you simply have ideas for how we can make improvements (such as preferences for Highway 23 upgrades).

I will do what I can to resolve issues you may come up against, and, in the process, we might find solutions that could benefit our friends and neighbors as well. That may mean introducing a bill or it might involve connecting a constituent with the right person in St. Paul.

You can reach me at the capitol by emailing rep. shane.mekeland@house.mn or by calling 651-2962451. District 15B residents are welcome to also schedule an in-person meeting at my legislative office, particularly while the legislature is in session through late May. Again, I am here to help.

Letters to the editor welcome E-mail to natasha@saukherald.com

EDITORIAL

Those talks

Long baths are my jam right now, with that image comes getting stuck with and from my bathroom I can hear the the consequence of the lifestyle also being shenanigans from all over the house. sold. What can we do as parents or menSometimes it is unnerving and sometors of this generation’s teens? Have those times so sweet. For example, when one talks with them. of the kids is crying and one yelling, my Make them think by asking questions heart cannot relax. I need to know what after attentive listening instead of talking is unfolding. Then, sometimes when it at them. Help them see the big picture and is late, I can hear the kids praying with walk them through cause and effect. Retheir dad and it is sweeter than any Valmember, at this age they know everything,

BY MERCY NYGAARD entine’s confectionery treat. but with the right questions you can clevLast night I could hear our oldest erly still add to their knowledge.

Life by Faith and her dad having a thorough conversaIt seems hypocritical to manipulate tion about her friends. She wants to go good and sensible teaching to our kids yet out with them unattended by a chaperone. I heard his teach them to not manipulate us so they can particiconcern and I heard her desire for freedom. Back and pate in what the world does. That is not it, though. forth they went. After I was settled out of the bath, Jesus asked questions all the time so people would remy daughter came in my room and laughed about the alize what is in their hearts. You learn and remember intensity of their conversation and how concerned her more when you can come to the realization on your dad was. My reply, “I’m actually jealous.” I reminded own. And, what teen would not love to be listened to her of how my dad worked all the time and never had and felt listened to by the questions you ask? When I those talks with me. reminded my daughter of my teen years and how I did Our oldest is smart, and smart can be great for not have a dad who was involved, she expressed her discernment and terrible for manipulation. I did not gratefulness of her dad’s concern. sense any manipulation in my daughter’s voice, but So put down your phone, your work or your Netfor many teens, manipulation is the temptation. What flix and have those talks with our youth. Listen well if parents had more of those hard, thought provoking, and ask questions. As spouses or divorced co-parents, sometimes tedious conversations with their teens? teachers and mentors, we need to all unite for our It seems like our moral compass as a culture is children’s well-being. If we are not there for them, slipping into the sediments of muck and quicksand, the world is waiting to devour them. where our youth are trying to purchase an image but

Change of scenery

I have always been told change is you may know already. My name is Anna, good, even if I do not necessarily like formerly Saldana, but now Hinkemeyer. I it. Throughout the course of my life, I married my best friend last September, the have experienced a lot of change. Movbest day of my life thus far. While my husing to college and graduating, moving band and I enjoy sports, we also spend a to Phoenix, struggling to start my calot of time doing other things, like playing reer, moving home, starting my career card games, board games, reading books with the newspaper and getting married from our ever-growing library and experiare some of the biggest changes I have BY ANNA HINKEMEYER encing whatever life has for us. We have a had. Some have been good, and others cat named Athena who has the craziest pernot so much. sonality we have ever seen in a cat. More to Since I started writing my column over two years come on that later. ago, many of you have known it to focus solely on My husband also runs a dairy farm with his great sports happenings at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, uncle, so I spend a lot of time there with the animals my alma mater. Occasionally, I have thrown in topics – two dogs, two cats and plenty of Holstein, Brown of professional sports or other sports-related topics Swiss and Guernsey cows. I often go there to relax and hang out, as animals always give me a peace of depending on my life’s experiences.

I was approached with an idea to change my col- mind, but there can be some entertainment there, too. umn up a bit, and I have decided to run with it. While Through this column, I hope to give readers a I will still talk about sports frequently, I will also be glimpse into daily happenings within my job, my talking about things I notice on the sidelines of life. husband’s dairy farm and anywhere else life may take This is a venture I am excited about as there is a lot me. I hope you will come along for the ride. Pull up a more to me than sports. chair, grab some popcorn and watch me on the sideLet me introduce myself beyond what some of lines of life.

Seed starting: Part 2 Continuing from last week, seeds take are standing. Watering from the bottom altime to germinate or begin growing. The seed lows the water to move up from the drainage envelope should give you an estimated time to hole into the soil and then to the plant roots. wait to see those first leaves appear. The first This method requires monitoring to remove leaves of many plants do not look the same any excess water from the outer tray once it as the mature leaves of a full-grown plant, so appears that the soil is damp at the surface. do not be alarmed if you do not see what you Watering from the top places water closer to are expecting. If the seeds have been started the roots, but should be done carefully so that in peat pods or other small containers, they leaves stay as dry as possible. Gardeners have

BY LINDA G. may need transplanting after they have grown different opinions as to which method is best.

TENNESON a second or third set of leaves. Transplanting Plants started indoors will benefit from Green and may be done by scooping the entire plant out the air movement caused by fans which will Growing in of their first container with a kitchen spoon.

Benton County encourage the plants to develop strong stems.

Deposit the plant, top, roots and as much soil This will keep the baby plants from being as possible into a larger pot, disturbing the plant as little overwhelmed when first placed outdoors and subjected as possible. The larger pot should be already filled with to normal wind. Fertilizing is not necessary for a seed soil and a depression made in the middle to receive the to geminate. Much of the commercially produced seed transplant. Water the plant as soon as it has been moved starting soil has fertilizer added to it. Monitor the baby to allow the soil to settle around the plant and fill any plants to see if they are growing and add fertilizer in air pockets that may have developed. Watering may be small amounts if necessary. Add fertilizer at half the done from the top with a watering container or from the amount specified on the product label. If more is needed bottom with water placed in a tray in which the pots it may be added later. If a mammal eats too much food,

it simply increases in weight, but if a plant receives too much fertilizer at one time, it may die.

Continue to keep the plant under lights 12-14 hours a day and move the lights up as the plants grow. The goal is to keep the lights close to the plant but not touching them which might burn their tender leaves. As the expected last frost date approaches, begin the hardening off process by taking the plants outdoors for an hour or so at a time each day, placing them in the shade to adjust to outdoor conditions. Increase the amount of time spent outdoors and the amount of sun and shade each day until the plants are finally planted in their permanent outdoor locations.

Baby plants may be a temptation for rabbits and other varmints. Chicken wire or hardware cloth may be used to erect a permanent or temporary fence around the plants until they have reached their full size. Sprays and granules are also available to deter varmints away from plants by causing the plant to taste bad or smell like a predator.

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

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | Page 7

EDITORIAL

Choose wisely when getting behind the wheel

MIDWEST CLASSIFIED NETWORK To reach 9 states with your classified call 320-251-1971

Even though we are firmly in winter’s icy grip, ed for a DUI. At worst, you could be faced with a lifethere is reason to celebrate the change that time of guilt and regret for having been is coming. In a few short weeks, the fickle the reason someone will never again get Minnesota weather will once again make its to hug their mother, play catch with their slow climb out of winter and into the longer father, watch their child grow up or speak and more pleasant days of spring and sumwith their beloved grandparent. mer. The events of February and March give In our modern world, family and us several reasons to celebrate as well. In the friends are a call or text away because we coming days we will celebrate Valentine’s are never without our phones. Apps like Day and St. Patrick’s Day. Sports fans, havUber and Lyft will bring us drivers reading finished the NFL season, can look forward ily and willing to get us home safely. Taxi

BY TROY HECK to a new NASCAR season, hockey tournacompanies, buses and designated drivers ments, wrestling tournaments, basketball’s Benton County Sheriff are at our disposal. All you need to do is March Madness, the start of spring training make the right choice and pick an option in baseball and the return of golf. Outdoor opportuni- that does not include getting behind the wheel of a ties abound as well. Opportunities like late-season ice vehicle intoxicated. Choose wisely. fishing, turkey hunting, the start of open water fishYes, spring is coming. Reasons to celebrate ing, and just being outdoors on a warm and bug-free abound this time of the year. So, when we think of evening make spring a great time to be outside. things we should be celebrating, let us add to that list Regardless of your reason for celebrating, cel- celebrating every time someone we know makes the ebrate responsibly. right choice to be responsible.

In 2018, 121 Minnesotans lost their lives in traffic For more crime prevention information and crashes in which alcohol was listed as the cause of the safety information visit the Benton County Shercrash. In the moment, the decision to drive home after iff’s Office website at http://www.co.benton.mn.us/ celebrating with alcoholic beverages may seem like county_sheriff/crime_prevention.php. You can also not that big of a decision. However, that decision can like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @Benhave life-altering consequences for you, your family tonMNSheriff for regular updates and crime prevenor another motorist. At best, these consequences in- tion messages. clude the expense and embarrassment of being arrest-

6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Perry Beise requested to add Approve Hold Harmless Agreement Between the City of Sauk Rapids and Dr. David Frenz as agenda item 9-E. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 1-14-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 1-14-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Andy Johnson, 22 4th Ave N, stated that he feels that $5.5 million is a ridiculous amount of money to be spent on improving the nice open park space that the City already has at Southside/Lions Park. Johnson said that he is opposed to the City bonding in any way for this project. He suggested that the money would be better spent on improving the City’s trails. Johnson mentioned that there are no trails leading to the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School or along Summit Avenue toward Tower Park. He said that he is in favor of using ½ Cent Sales Tax dollars to grow the parks and to make minimal improvements, like bathrooms and benches to Southside/Lions Park.

8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Sauk Rapids Softball, Inc. Purpose To Consider a Request for an On-Sale 3.2 Beer License for Sauk Rapids Softball Inc. Located at 40 10th Avenue S (Bob Cross Park) For the Months of April through October of 2019 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve and adopt the resolution approving an On-Sale 3.2 Beer License for the license period of April 10, 2019 through October 24, 2019 for Sauk Rapids Softball Inc. contingent upon a Certificate of Liquor Liability insurance being submitted prior

CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Competitive Offer! Nationwide FREE Pick Up! Call Now For a Free Quote! 888-366-5659(MCN)S-7 DIRECTV & AT&T. 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies On Demand (w/SELECT Package.) AT&T Internet 99 Percent Reliability. Unlimited Texts to 120 Countries w/AT&T Wireless. Call 4 FREE Quote- 1-844-245-2232 (MCN)S-7 Viasat Satellite Internet. Up to 12 Mbps Plans starting at $30/month. Our Fastest Speeds (up to 50 Mbps) & Unlimited Data Plans Start at $100/month. Call Viasat today! 1-855-445-5297 (MCN)S-7 DISH Network $69.99 For 190 Channels. Add High Speed Internet for ONLY $14.95/month. Best Technology. Best Value. Smart HD DVR Included. FREE Installation. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-855-434-0020 (MCN)S-7 Spectrum Triple Play! TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet. Unlimited Voice. Call 1-855-577-7502. (MCN)S-7 Earthlink High Speed Internet. As Low As $14.95/month (for the first 3 months.)

Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink Today 1-855-679-7096. (MCN)S-7 Are you a Class A CDL Driver and tired of getting jacked around by employers?

Call me to see why our turnover rate is so low. Scott 507-437-9905 Apply: WWW. MCFGTL.COM (MCN)S-7 Behind on your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner Protection Services now! New laws are in effect that may help. Call Now 1-800-496-4918 (MCN)S-7 Attention all homeowners in jeopardy of foreclosure? We can help stop your home from foreclosure. The Foreclosure Defense helpline can help save your home. The Call is absolutely free. 1-800-217-0828 (MCN)S-7

Public Notices REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, January 28, 2019 6:00PM MINUTES

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-855-9777030 (MCN)S-7

to liquor sales. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda A. Accept Donation of Gun Locks to the Sauk Rapids Police Department B. Approve City Council Committee Assignments for 2019 C. Approve Equipment Purchase for Squad Rifles D. Approve 2019 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses E. Approve Hold Harmless Agreement Between the City and Dr. David Frenz to Assist in Purchasing Narcan in Accordance with Minnesota State Statutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9E. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda 11. Other Staff Items A. 2-28-19 Interview Schedule for City Council Vacancy— Ross Olson stated that the list of candidates for the vacancy on the City Council has been narrowed down from nine to five through the selection process approved at the last City Council meeting. The interviews for the vacant City Council seat will take place beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28th. The interviews will be open to the public and will be posted as a public meeting of the Sauk Rapids City Council. The time allotted for each interview is 20 minutes.

12. Other Council Items and Communications A. Thank You to Public Works-Councilperson Sauer thanked the Public Works staff and their families for the time and effort put into snow removal efforts.

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Ellering to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

Sauk Rapids VFW Post

901No. Benton Dr. - Sauk Rapids Lic #800424 KEY CHAIN DRAWING 320-252-3617 $275 WWW.VFW6992.ORG Sat. 6 - 8 pm

Mon.-Fri. 3:30-7pm Sat. 4:30-7pm Sun. noon-7pm

LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR Mon.-Fri. 9-10pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Dart Tournament WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

BURGER NIGHT 4:30-7:30 Meat Raffle for YMCA at 5 PM

R7-1B-TV

BINGO Monday s at 6:30 p.m.

MEAT RAFFLES Fridays at 5 p.m.

Nightly Specials!

M - F 8 pm - Close

The 901 Grille at the VFW GRILL HOURS THURS-SAT. 5-9, MON. 5-9 Subject to change due to events

VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 pills for $99. 100 pills for $150 FREE shipping. Money back guaranteed! 1-800-496-3171 (MCN)S-7 VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! Cut your drug costs! SAVE $$! 50 Pills for $99.00. FREE Shipping! 100% Guaranteed and Discreet. CALL 1-866-778-0857 (MCN)S-7 Life Alert. 24/7. One press of a button sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar.

Even if you can’t reach a phone! FREE Brochure. CALL 888-227-0525 (MCN)S-7 SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION! World Health Link. Price Match Guarantee!

Prescriptions Required. CIPA Certified. Over 1500 medications available. CALL Today For A Free Price Quote. 1-866-710-6889 Call Now! (MCN)S-7 Start Saving BIG On Medications! Up To 90% Savings from 90DAYMEDS! Over 3500 Medications Available! Prescriptions Req’d. Pharmacy Checker Approved.

CALL Today for Your FREE Quote. 844-903-1317. (MCN) Lung Cancer? Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or military may be the cause. Family in the home were also exposed. Call 1-866795-3684 or email cancer@breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement moneys may not require filing a lawsuit. (MCN)S-7 Become a Published Author. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance PublishingTrusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-855-520-9045 or visit http://dorranceinfo.com/Midwest (MCN)S-7 Cross country Moving, Long distance Moving Company out of state move $799 Long Distance Movers Get Free quote on your Long distance move. 1-800-5036126 (MCN)S-7 A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-855-8118392 (MCN)S-7

R-7-1B FRUIT & NUT TREES From $15. Blueberry, Strawberry, Grape, Asparagus, Evergreen & Hardwood Plants & MORE! FREE Catalog. WOODSTOCK NURSERY, N1831 Hwy 95, Neillsville, WI 54456. Toll Free 888-803-8733 wallace-woodstock.com 6992 (MCN)S-7

Call us for your special event!

HAPPY HOUR

Trailer Sales: CM stock trailers 14’X6’X6’6” $5,099.00 & 16’X6’X6’6” $5,299.00 & Free 8 ply spare; 15 models of DUMP trailers; 6’X12” Cargo V-nose, ramp door $3,149.00; 14,000lb. skidloader trailers include free spare; Steel & Aluminum single axle utility trailers; 150 trailers IN-stock. www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld. com for information & PRICES; 515-972-4554 (MCN)S-7

Get a SMARTPHONE for $0 DOWN* with AT&T Next® and AT&T Next Every Year? $250 Gift Card for switching to AT&T! (*Req`s well-qualified credit. Limits & restr`s apply.) CALL 1-844-290-8275. (MCN)S-7 Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 855-6510114. (MCN) S-7 Book Your Flight Today on United, Delta, American, Air France, Air Canada. We have the best rates. Call today to learn more 1-855-725-6305 (MCN)S-7 Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver CO 80201(MCN)S-7 Wanted: Antique Bicycles from 1930’s-50’s. Deluxe or unusual models with horn tanks, headlights, etc. Also buying Schwinn Stingray bikes from 1960’s-70’s. Top prices paid. Will pick up anywhere. 309-645 -4623 (MCN)S-7

Page 8 | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

Shayna Payonk was the star of the game Feb. 12 as the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls basketball team earned a 6048 win over the Rocori Spartans.

The win brings the team up to three wins on the season, with five regular season games remaining.

Payonk scored nearly half of the Storm’s points in the game, recording 29.

“Shayna was huge for us down low,” said Megan Foley, head coach. “She worked very hard at stealing.”

Foley recognized the efforts from Emily Schloe and Maddie Blair as key components to the win.

“I have to give them credit for the way they boxed their girls out tonight,” Foley said. “When we needed the rebound, they got it for us. Noel (Reberg) did a nice job of controlling the tempo and slowing the game down at times.”

The Storm had a strong first half, going into halftime ahead of Rocori 35-20.

“We were up by 15 at the half, but that changed in the second half,” Foley said. “They came on a run and tied it with 12 minutes left.”

The remainder of the game pushed SRR back into the lead, where they ultimately won 60-48.

SRR continues its season Monday, Feb. 18, hosting St. Cloud Apollo at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

SRR: Payonk 29, Bailey Roscoe 9, Grace Roesch 6, Noel Reberg 5, Schloe 4, Mackenzie Felchle 3, Kyanah Evans 2 and Maddie Blair 2.

Public Notices CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Access Communications.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 224 Riverside Drive NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304 USA. (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Theresa Jeanne Miller, 224 Riverside Drive NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304 USA. (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Theresa J. Miller 01/29/2019 R-6-2P

Spartans hold off Storm, 60-55

BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice boys basketball team had a cold shooting night when they lost by five, 60-55 to Rocori in their Central Lakes Conference matchup Feb. 12 in Cold Spring.

The Storm dropped in 38 percent, 20-53 shots, in the loss.

“When you hold a team to 60 or under in a varsity basketball game you expect to win,” said Derek Peterson, head coach. “You expect to score more than 60 points and we didn’t do it. A few

Rollover injures Rice woman ST. CLOUD – A Rice woman was injured when her vehicle had a run-in with a school bus.

Kathryn Kubat, 22, received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the Sauk Centre Hospital Feb. 8. Kubat was traveling east on Interstate 94 4 miles west of Melrose when a bus, transporting 12 people, merged into Kubat’s traffic lane and side swiped her vehicle.

Kubat lost control of the vehicle which rolled into the median.

The driver of the bus, Chrystel Lange, 61, of Alberta, nor the bus passengers were injured.

***Don’t Miss These Opportunities***

Come Grow With Us! Alexandria:

Welders Cone Builders Machine Operator Robotic Welder Arch Metals Parts Washer

APPLY TODAY!

more shots fall, and we could have won.”

Three-point shooting was especially difficult for the Storm. They sunk 3-14 from outside the arc.

“We have to make shots,” Peterson said.

“The previous two games we did that. For some reason at Rocori we didn’t.

It was frustrating. That’s a game we could have and should have won.

When the ball is not going through the hoop it’s tough. I was disappointed in our ability to get the ball down low. I thought we settled for outside shots or drives that weren’t there instead of getting the ball to our posts like we can and should have.”

Despite the hostile

rims of Rocori, a Braden Tretter steal and basket cut the Rocori lead to one in the final minute. SRR was forced to press after the basket and Rocori got an easy basket to help seal their win.

Tretter turned in a great night for the Storm.

He had 15 points, on 7-10 shooting, and had six rebounds and five steals.

“Braden Tretter had another excellent ball game,” Peterson said. “He really kept us in the game with his energy and effort.”

The Storm also got solid efforts off the bench.

Sophomore Ethan Opsahl and freshman Alex Harren combined for nine points and four rebounds.

“Our production off the bench from those two kids was nice to see,” Peterson said.

SRR also out-rebounded the Spartans, 3632. Cade Milton-Baumgardner had nine and Jake Schloe, eight, to pace the Storm.

The Storm travel to Alexandria Tuesday, Feb. 19 and Technical High School in St. Cloud Thursday, Feb. 21. They host Alexandria Feb. 26 and travel to St. Cloud Apollo Feb. 28.

SRR: Tretter 15, MiltonBaumgardner 11 (5 assists), Josh Schloe 11 (6 rebounds), Alex Harren 5, Kobe Lee 5, Opsahl 4 and Jake Schloe 4.

SRR 28 27 55 R 31 29 60

Y ER E T I R N A C RTU O P P O

This full-time position includes visiting accounts located in communities in central Minnesota to sell advertising to help businesses grow their revenue. We provide a company car, cell phone, expenses, profit sharing, health insurance and paid vacation.

e m i T Full -

g n i s i t r e dv ve

Ales Representati

Sa

Area y e l o ids | F

ap

Sauk R

ST T R Publications

We are a growing company with plenty of opportunity to grow your career. Experience is preferred but we will train applicants that show aptitude and have a great attitude.

+

Please submit resume to:

missy@saukherald.com

Sauk Centre:

Welders Welder Helper Press Brake Operators Machine Operators Assembler Painters Manufacturing Quality Inspector Robotic Welder Maintenance Technician Turret Punch Laser Operator

START SAVING BIG ON MEDICATIONS Up To 90% Savings from 90DAYMEDS! Over 3,500 Medications available!

Prescriptions req’d.

Pharmacy checker approved. Call today for Your free quote 844/209-2877

WANTED TO BUY

Apply at:

SR7-1B-RB

Equal Opportunity Employer

MISCELLANEOUS

MOTORCYCLES WANTED! Japanese bikes and British bikes.

Street bikes and dirt bikes. NO Harleys, scooters, mopeds. Cash to you!

Trailer pickup. Call today: 612/720-2142

STANDARD IRON Apply online at: www.std-iron.com

ADOPTIONS ADOPT: ARMS FULL OF HUGS Large extended family and security awaits your new born. Expenses paid.

Stephanie 929/251-2952

ERIC LINSMEIER TRUCKING LLC based in Redwood Falls, MN is hiring company drivers and owner/operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Call 507/829-9043

Full BeneÄt Package: Health/Dental/Life Insurance, PTO, Holidays, 401K 1131 West Sinclair Lewis Ave., Sauk Centre, MN or 1401 36th Ave. West, Alexandria MN

EMPLOYMENT RAW (COOPERSTOWN, ND) Full-time traveling Commercial Applicators for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/week, competitive wage and bene¿ts, plus meal allowance, paid lodging. 888/700-0292 info@rawapplicators.com www.rawapplicators.com

HELP WANTED - DRIVERS

Shift Differential: 2nd Shift - $1.50 per hour Weekend Shift: Differential $1.50 - Work 36 hours, get paid for 40

Check us out on FB

Braden Tretter had another excellent ball game.

He really kept us in the game with his energy and effort.”

– Derek Peterson, head coach

Your ad here!

Only $279 to reach a statewide audience of 2.5 million readers!!! 1-800-279-2979

FARM EQUIPMENT GOT LAND? Our hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free info packet & quote.

866/309-1507 w w w. B a s e C a m p L e a s i n g . c o m

SEED/FEED/GRAINS PROTECT AGAINST SOYBEAN WHITE MOLD IN 2019!

Ask your soybean dealer for Heads Up Seed Treatment.

Local, grower driven data available. www.headsupST.com or 866/368-9306

MISCELLANEOUS DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 844/220-9501

SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION World Health Link.

Price match guarantee!

Prescriptions required. CIPA certi¿ed. Over 1,500 medications available. Call today for a free price quote. 866/237-5131 Call now!

A PLACE FOR MOM The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is free, no obligation. Call 844/347-2104

Statewide Reach One phone call & only $279 to reach a statewide audience of 2.5 million readers!!!

1-800-279-2979

STAR+RF4_tfn_MT R+RF4_tfn_MT

Girls basketball defeats Rocori

boys basketball

SPORTS

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | Page 9

Storm high kick ready for state

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice Storm high kick dance team earned a state appearance after placing third at the Section 4AAA tournament Feb. 2 in Forest Lake. The team competes Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Target Center in Minneapolis and will face fierce competition on the floor.

The Storm will be competing against teams from Brainerd, Lakeville North, Centennial, Wayzata, Anoka, Eastview, Spring Lake Park, Maple Grove, Prior Lake, Henry Sibley and Chaska.

“It’s hard to predict state outcomes,” said Ali Mohr, head coach. “I think our team will definitely hold their own and will be able to show everyone why they made it to state, but as far as actual placement, it will be a happy surprise whatever the turnout. Regardless of the place they take, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience I am grateful to be a part of.”

In sections, the Storm scored 544 out of 700 with a rank point total of 14. Mohr aims to improve scores at state. She would

like the team to place within the top six.

Improvement is not out of the question for the Storm.

“They look like a completely different team now than they did at their first show in November,” Mohr said. “Their skill level and confidence have sky rocketed. They are actually one team now. They cheer for each other, push each other and win or lose, they are a team. That’s the best growth I could ask for.”

Dance competitions are judged on 10 categories which break down the routine by skills. Each judge – usually there are 5-7 – award each team up to 100 points, with a maximum of 10 points per category.

The first two categories are turns or kick technique and leaps or kick height. The team is also judged on creativity and visual effectiveness.

These two classifications are judged on how original and diverse the dance looks. Difficulty ratings make up three categories – routine choreography, formations and transitions, and skills or kicks.

Placement and control and degree of accuracy focus

Help Us Build Strong Communities

“We are so excited. This has been the goal all season and now we’ve made it.”

– Ali Mohr, head coach on whether the team performed the dance correctly with no mistakes and everyone looks consistent.

Routine effectiveness is the last category, which looks at how well the team executed its performance and if they looked good doing it.

Beyond that, each judge gives a rank – first, second, third, etc. – based off the total points of the team’s score sheet. To make it fair and to avoid bias, the highest and lowest rank are thrown out, leaving a team with three to five ranks, which are then added up to get the rank point.

“At sections, St. Cloud Tech had 547 points and a rank point of 14,” Mohr said. “The tie breaker was to add in our second lowest rank, which put us at 18 and Tech at 19. That gave us a lower overall rank and the thirdplace spot.”

Since earning the state ticket two weeks ago, the team has been in practice but not focusing on the routine, necessarily.

“We haven’t made any

huge changes, just finetuning a few things to be able to give our best performance of the season,” Mohr said. “We really used this time to become closer as a team and look back on our season. As a head coach, I am feeling extremely proud of my team and blessed I am a part of it. We had an outstanding season. We worked hard, had fun, reached for the stars when wanting to go to state and now here we are. It is a true honor to be up with the top teams and it’s pretty exciting. It feels really good. The success we had this year will be the motivation for next year, and that’s something pretty special.”

The Target Center in Minneapolis plays host to the Minnesota State High School League 2019 State Girls Dance Team Tournament. AAA competition begins at 2 p.m., with the Storm scheduled to dance at approximately 2:52 p.m.

“We are so excited,” Mohr said. “This has been the goal all season and now we’ve made it.”

Duininck is now accepting applications

Truck Drivers Duininck Companies LLC is a family-run company founded in 1926, and now in its third generation.

Duininck Companies continues to expand and grow, and we are actively seeking drivers of semi belly dump, tri-pump, end dump, flatbed, tandem, lowboy and quad dump trucks to join our team! As a Truck Driver you will be responsible for transporting dirt, aggregate, asphalt, hot mix and/or equipment to job site locations.

Essential duties include safely operating a truck to deliver equipment or materials, securing loads for transport in compliance with safety regulations and company policies, assisting with loading and unloading, performing inspections, completing documentation and more. For a full description go to see www.duininck.com. We offer competitive pay based on experience and a full range of benefits!

Contact us to learn more about opportunites to join our team phone 320-978-6011

web duininck.com

We’re Hiring!

W e’’re Hiring!

We’re Citizens Alliance Bank is seeking applicants for the following positions: x x x x x x x x x

IT Help Desk - Clara City Location Compliance Specialist - Clara City Location Compliance Lead - Clara City Location Credit Analyst II - Lake Lillian Branch Location Electronic Banking Processor - Clara City Location Loan Administration Clerk - Clara City Location Personal Banker - Clara City & Watertown Locations Personal Banker III - Howard Lake Location Teller/Personal Banker I - Maynard Branch Location

Meat Cutter- $1,000 Sign on Bonus Buckhead Meats of Minnesota formally Apperts Foodservice is currently accepting applications for a Meat Cutter Position.

This position is responsible for cutting and trimming of meat products as assigned. Will also be responsible for ensuring that all packing and cutting guidelines are met along with the GMP’s.

Qualified candidate will possess good organizational skills and good decision-making abilities. Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced cool environment (40° - 50° F).

FR7-1B-WS

Duininck is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

OF MINNESOTA

Apply on-line at www.sysco.com/careers Pre-placement drug screening, physical back assessment and criminal background check.

EOE / AA M/F/D/V

Help Us Build Strong Communities Duininck is now accepting applications

Field & Shop Technician

View our job posting and submit your application and resume:

Duininck Companies LLC is a family-run company founded in 1926, and now in its third generation. Duininck Companies continues to expand and grow, and we are actively seeking a Field & Shop Technician to join our team! The primary function of the position will be to diagnose and repair all heavy construction equipment on different job sites or in the shop. This individual must be flexible and open to traveling to different job sites throughout Minnesota and surrounding states.

or Human Resources Department Citizens Alliance Bank P.O. Box 430 Clara City, MN 56222

Essential duties include operating and inspecting construction equipment to determine needed repairs, communicating with supervisors and then making such repairs. For a full description of responsibilities please see www.duininck.com. We offer competitive pay based on experience and a full range of benefits!

citizensalliancebank.com/careers

Citizens Alliance Bank is an EEOC of Protected Veterans & Individuals with Disabilities

Contact us to learn more about opportunites to join our team phone 320-978-6011

web duininck.com

Duininck is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Return of Rose, Teague bolsters Wolves backcourt For a reeling Timberwolves team that had lost six of their past seven games, the return of point guards Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague to the lineup provided a much-needed boost. In the 130-120 win over

by ANDY THAYER the Los Angeles ClipSports Columnist pers Feb. 11, the two veteran ballhandlers set a steady tone with their ability to consistently penetrate the defense and either create good looks for their teammates or get to the rim themselves.

There is no way to sugarcoat this – with their top three point guards missing extended periods of time this season due to various injuries, the Wolves have struggled to maintain any semblance of consistency at the position. Things have gotten worse lately – with Derrick Rose (right ankle soreness), Jeff Teague (left foot soreness) and Tyus Jones (sprained left ankle) all out of the lineup since a win over the Lakers Jan. 25, the team’s point guard play has been utterly putrid.

The injury-decimated point guard position has prohibited the Wolves from realistically competing for wins on a nightly basis.

Jerryd Bayless was a throw-in player included in the Jimmy Butler for Robert Covington-Dario Saric deal with Philadelphia in order to make the salaries match. Many pundits predicted Bayless would be a buy-out candidate once he reported to Minnesota. Instead, because the team’s point guard depth has been eradicated by injuries, Bayless was thrust into a starting role in late January.

He has routinely played 35-40 minutes a night for a team starved for competent point guard play, and to absolutely no one’s surprise, it did not go well. To put it bluntly, Bayless was not a starting-caliber NBA point guard in his prime back in 2011. The washed 30-year-old version of Bayless that is currently masquerading in a Wolves uniform is historically bad. Monday night, Bayless posted a ludicrous plus-minus rating of minus 25 in only 15 minutes of play. That number is so awful it feels fake. I am not convinced a team could get outscored by 25 points in 15 minutes if they played 4-on-5. Needless to say, it is nice having Rose and Teague back.

The Wolves looked like a completely different team in the win over the Clippers with healthy versions of Rose and Teague back in the rotation.

Rose exhibited his usual burst and quick first step, and he was able to consistently get to the hole against slower defenders like Shai GilgeousAlexander and Landry Shamet. Teague was able to routinely slither his way into the paint by using screens and his patented combinations of hesitation moves. He managed to pile up 10 assists while only turning the ball over once. Other than the homie Dario Saric, the Wolves did not shoot well from beyond the arc (6-18), but because they were able to get good looks within the restricted area and converted 30 of 36 free throws, they did not need the longball to outpace a Clippers team that had no answer for the quickness of the Wolves’ point guards.

Perimeter defense is still going to be an issue for the Wolves until Robert Covington returns.

Lou Williams put up 45 points off the bench against Minnesota’s band of perimeter matadors in the Clippers game. However, the Wolves should return to being one of the most efficient offensive teams in the league with Rose and Teague back in the mix.

It is tough to evaluate interim head coach Ryan Saunders’ performance thus far, because his best point guards have all been out of the lineup simultaneously for most of his tenure. That kind of position-specific roster decimation would wreck any team. Now that Rose and Teague are healthy, Wolves fans can get a better feel for whether Saunders deserves a chance to be this team’s head coach of the future, and hopefully enjoy a more competitive on-court product at the same time.

Page 10 | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD

junior hockey

Power-play execution pulls Lumberjacks over North Stars Schwehr and Jack Flattum assisted in the second period, and Zach Wilson and Brad Amundson assisted in the third.

Granite City sat for six minutes for three infractions compared to Breezy Point who sat 26 for nine. The Lumberjacks took full advantage of the power plays created, scoring three power-play goals. The North Stars lone goal was also netted on a power play.

Matt Fitzgerald manned the net for Granite City and made 21 saves compared to Breezy Point goalie Jacob MacLennan’s 26.

Granite City 5, Rochester 1 The track record between Rochester and Granite City has tilted to the Lumberjacks’ favor.

Granite City dominated the first and third periods of the Feb. 8 game, scoring twice with no retaliation from the Grizzlies.

Matt Moran, assisted by Bailey Sommers, started the Lumberjacks’ scoring at 4:07 in the first period. Grant Troumbly claimed the next goal solo.

Brad Amundson, assisted by Nagle, put Granite City up 3-0 early in the second period. The Grizzlies made their only goal of the game at 13:43.

Amundson struck again seven minutes into the final period. Montana Streit and Dylan Sundquist tallied the assists.

Ryan Pogue made an unassisted power-play goal to finalize the score.

Granite City’s David Mulligan had 26 saves while Rochester’s Nick Bucklin saved 33. Granite City sat eight minutes for four infractions compared to Rochester’s 10 for five.

Granite City outscores Breezy Point 5-1

BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

The Lumberjacks delivered two 5-1 victories last week. They capitalized over the Rochester Grizzlies Feb. 8 and then against the Breezy Point North Stars Feb. 9.

Granite City hosts the New Ulm Steel Saturday, Feb. 16 before traveling to Wisconsin’s Oregon Ice Arena to face the Whalers Feb. 22 and 23.

Granite City 5, Breezy Point 1 Granite City’s Hunter Schwehr, Tom Nagle and Blake Spetz were declared the three stars of the game against Breezy Point Feb. 9 for the trio’s performance on offense.

The players scored a combined five goals and four assists.

The North Stars took the first goal of the night, and the Lumberjacks proceeded to fire off three goals in response before the first period ended.

North Star forward Dustin Sadler, assisted

by Lukas Brockman and Dan Wieber, made a power-play goal. Schwehr led the goal-scoring charge for the Jacks, scoring at 4:23 and 14:34 with assists from Trevor Dummer and Spetz for both goals. Spetz made the third goal for the Jacks at 17:58. Schwehr and Pogue tallied the assists for Spetz’s power-play goal.

Nagle claimed the next two goals while a man up. He scored early in the second period and at 17:56 in the third.

AUCTION

SPORTS

swimming and diving

Swimmers look to defend section title Three named allconference

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice High School boys swim and dive team had an unexpected occurrence Feb. 9. The team returned from Alexandria with a fourth-place finish in the Central Lakes Conference Championships. The team swam to the middle of the pack against eight teams, something the coach said is rare at this point in the season. “With the conference meet, we are always at the height of our training,� said Ray Nelson, head coach. “It is strange to say, but we shouldn’t be performing extremely well at this point in the season given our training and being broken down.

With our conference being one of the best in the state, we were able to have a number of swim-

mers and divers compete and do what they needed to do to keep the Storm in their position within the conference.�

Jack Grabinski earned the conference championship title in diving for the third consecutive year. All-conference status was awarded to Elijah Grabinski in diving, Kayden Daniels, who had a second-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle, and Isaac Freese, who swam to third-place in the 100 breaststroke.

In addition, the team had a handful of all-conference honorable mentions. The 200 medley relay team of Cole Bonovsky, Freese, Thomas Daniels and Ben Claassen took third.

Tucker Hendrickson took fifth in the 200 individual medley and fourth in the 100 breaststroke. Claassen took fourth in the 50 freestyle. Kayden Daniels took fifth in the 100 freestyle. Ethan Moriak earned sixth in the 500 freestyle. The 200 freestyle relay team of Claassen, Freese, Hendrickson and Kayden Daniels took

Skaters earn back-to-back wins

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Two consecutive wins near to section playoffs has given the Storm boys hockey team confidence.

The team earned an 8-3 win over Moose Lake Feb. 11, followed by an 8-2 win over Mora-Milaca Feb. 12.

The Storm will begin Section 5A playoffs Feb. 19, with seedings yet to be determined. The high seed in each matchup will host its competition.

SRR 8, Mora-Milaca 2 Mora-Milaca scored its first goal 1:50 into play, but the momentum shifted to SRR from there. Daymin Dodge scored a hat trick in the game – one goal in the first period and two in the second.

The Storm’s Brady Pesta capitalized on a

power play with help from Drake Raduns-Parlsey and Dodge at 9:50 into the first. Thirteen seconds later, Cole Tenvoorde put in a shot, assisted by Carter Kayser and Ben Sikes. Dodge rounded out the first period at 11:35, slashing the puck in the net on a power play. Connor Cariveau and RadunsParsley tallied the assists.

The Storm continued its strong game, adding four more goals in the second period. Dodge scored the first two goals of the period at 1:48 and 5:09. The first goal on a power play with help from RadunsParsley, and the second assisted by Mason Wiebusch and Raduns-Parsley. Brandon Bokelman scored the next goal at 6:31, assisted

by Chase Christensen. The Storm let a Mora-Milaca goal through at 9:31 into

TUESDAY, FEB. 19 Huge Selection Of Pre-Owned Vehicles and Dealer Trade Ins!

CARS

Comfortable Open to the Public. Dealers Welcome. Indoor Auction

t ,PIMFS $PVSU 4U +PF ./ For a complete list of inventory go to www.amiauction.com RF7-1B-WS

200 MR: 3. Bonovsky, Freese, Thomas Daniels and Claassen 1:44.39; 11. Jack Christoferson, Hendrickson, Cris Villagra and Rock Moliga 1:56.38; Zakary Hutchison, Preston Johnson, Steven Ritten and John Moran 2:06.82. 200 FS: 12. Moriak 1:58.67, 14. Thomas Daniels 1:59.17, 22. Jack O’Brien 2:12.14 and 26. Villagra 2:21.84. 200 IM: 5. Hendrickson 2:12.17, 12. Freese 2:15.82, 25. William Nielsen 2:32.42 and 26. Johnson 2:38.04. 50 FS: 2. Kayden Daniels 22.76, 4. Claassen

23.04, 28. Moran 28.78 and 29. Kyle Petermeier 29.42.

Diving: 1. Jack Grabinski 452.75, 2. Elijah Grabinski 384.20, 20. Hayden Zabinski 154.00 and 21. Trace Wagner 97.35. 100 FLY: 10. Thomas Daniels 59.65, 11. Bonovsky 59.71, 22. Villagra 1:07.79 and 27. Ritten 1:14.67. 100 FS: 5. Kayden Daniels 50.07, 23. Hutchison 1:02.24 and 28. Petermeier 1:06.68.

500 FS: 6. Moriak 5:19.83, 20. Christoferson 6:02.39, 22. Nielsen 6:07.02 and 24.

Ritten 6:15.90. 200 FSR: 3.

Claassen, Freese, Hendrickson and Kayden Daniels 1:33.34; 12. O’Brien, Moliga, Ritten and Moriak 1:41.06; Petermeier, Moran, Hutchison and Nielsen 1:50.39.

100 BK: 9. Bonovsky 1:01.41, 20. Christoferson 1:08.84, 23. Zabinski 1:13.31 and 24. O’Brien 1:14.49. 100 BR: 3. Freese 1:05.54, 4. Hendrickson 1:05.56, 11. Moliga 1:09.12 and 19. Johnson 1:13.83. 400 FSR: 5. Claassen, Bonovsky, Thomas Daniels and Kayden Daniels 3:29.19; 13. Christoferson, O’Brien, Nielsen and Moriak 3:52.11.

Team scores: 1. Alexandria 505, 2. Sartell 457, 3.

Brainerd 369, 4. SRR 304, 5.

Willmar 223, 6. Fergus Falls 202, 7. St. Cloud Tech 187 and 8. St. Cloud Apollo 78.

boys hockey

Auction Begins 6 pm • Preview Same Day 9 am - 6 pm

TRUCKS

third.

The team competes at the Section 3A championships Feb. 22-23 at Willmar High School in Willmar to continue its season. “We are looking forward to defending our Section 3A title and seeing how many we can advance onto the state meet,� Nelson said. “We are ready to put together all of our work throughout the season and see a number of boys step up in their events and move our team forward to the state meet. All of our work, dedication, technique and motivation come together at sections.�

The MN Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hiring Agric Technicians (Forest Pest Surveyors) for the 2019 annual Gypsy Moth Survey. View job post (Job ID 29768) & apply online through Feb 28 at https://mn.gov/mmb/careers. MDA is an equal opportunity employer & provider. Questions: 651201-6692 or gypsy.moth@state.mn.us

the period, but Cariveau scored at 10:41 with help from Bokelman and Wiebusch to round out the period.

Raduns-Parsley found the net 5:30 into the third for the final SRR goal, with help from Dodge.

The Storm outshot Mora-Milaca 23-21 and sat eight minutes on four penalty infractions. MoraMilaca sat 26 minutes on nine infractions.

Riley Weinand was in the net for SRR, saving 19 shots – eight in the first, four in the second and seven in the third.

SRR 8, Moose Lake 3 The Storm had a solid section win over Moose Lake Feb. 11, picking up the pace in the second and third periods to take the 8-3 win. “We were playing on their level in the first period,� Dodge said. “We came back realizing we needed to get above their level if we wanted to do anything. We worked for it, and it paid off in the end. It was a good section win to have at this point in the season.�

The Storm’s Frank White and Noah Stangl each scored their first varsity goals during the game.

White began the scor-

ing at 4:55 into the second with help from Pesta and Raduns-Parsley. Dodge scored the next two goals at 5:08 and 13:10. He was assisted by Wiebusch for the first and by Pesta and Raduns-Parsley for the second on a power play.

The Storm gave up a goal to Moose Lake at 14:16 in the second. Sikes responded on a power play at 14:41, assisted by Christensen and Wiebusch.

Christensen scored the first goal of the third four minutes in. Pesta followed 41 seconds later with help from Tenvoorde. Pesta scored again at 9:40, assisted by Raduns-Parsley and Dodge. Stangl scored his first varsity goal 11:05 into the third with assistance from Christensen.

Moose Lake rounded out the game with two goals at 13:15 and 14:34 before losing to the Storm at the final buzzer.

The Storm had a tough game penalty-wise, sitting 38 minutes on eight infractions, while Moose Lake sat eight minutes on four infractions. SRR outshot Moose Lake 35-18.

Weinand tended for SRR, making 20 saves – eight in the first, six in the second and six in the third.

gymnastics

SPORTS

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | Page 11

Gymnasts land sixth overall in conference Team earns sportsmanship award multiple personal bests and a season-high score at the Central Lakes Conference The Sauk Rapids-Rice meet Feb. 9 in Sauk Rapids. gymnastics team earned “Our team did a very

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

nice job competing and representing their school at CLC,” said Elizabeth Walek, head coach. “It was a great meet and really exciting to host the firstever gymnastics meet in the main gym of our high school.”

Justus Floren, Kenzi Schmitz and Morgan Thompson each earned personal best scores on vault.

Liberty Kosloski had her personal best score on floor, as well as all-around.

The team finished sixth at the meet, but landed in fifth overall for the season.

“We are proud of the girls,” Walek said. “This is the best finish we have had in the CLC in seven years.

That speaks volumes to

what the girls are accomplishing from all of their hard work and dedication.”

SRR also earned the coveted sportsmanship award, voted on by coaches of each team in attendance.

“The award is a true honor,” Walek said. “It shows just how awesome our culture is throughout our program and all activities at Sauk Rapids-Rice.”

Vault: 13. Floren 9.1, 16. Schmitz 9.0, 21. Liberty Kosloski 8.9, 22. Thompson 8.9 and 35. Samantha Caruth 7.3. Bars: 16. Caruth 8.325, 18. Anna Walz 8.225, 26. Kosloski 7.95, 32. Floren 7.55 and 35. Elie Weinert 7.25. Beam: 14. Caruth 8.65, 18. Kosloski 8.6, 25. Thompson 8.05, 30. Taylor Helget

7.65 and 35. Schmitz 7.25. Floor: 20. Ann Starr 8.8, 27. Kosloski 8.35, 28.

Weinert 8.35, 29. Floren 8.25 and 34. Caruth 7.775.

All-around: 12. Kosloski 33.8 and 17. Caruth 32.05.

Team scores: 1.

Willmar 148.85, 2. Sartell 147.85, 3. Brainerd 140.875, 4. St. Cloud Tech 140.325, 5. Fergus Falls 134.775, 6. SRR 134.65 and 7. Alexandria 133.725.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Anna Walz swings around the bar Feb. 9 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm hosted the Central Lakes Conference meet at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Morgan Thompson balances during her beam routine Feb. 9 in Sauk Rapids. Thompson placed 25th with a score of 8.05 at the Central Lakes Conference meet.

Cooper Smith

Age: 19 • Jersey: No. 11 PosiƟon: Right Wing Hometown: Wasilla, AK

How long have you been playing hockey?

Since age 4.

Who has had the most impact on your hockey career? My father.

BHSFR7_1B_WS

What is one skill you hope to improve on this season? My shot accuracy.

Tell us one thing about yourself most people do not know. I like hunƟng.

What is your typical pre-game meal? Pasta (carb loaded meal)

Got a CDL? Stop by the Sauk Centre Truckers Inn on Wed., February 20 from 4-7 pm and get $3 off your bill compliments of Brenny!

What is the best advice you have ever received? Don’t over-complicate things.

If you could skate or have a conversaƟon with any hockey player who would it be? Wayne Gretzky, because he is one of the greatest players of all Ɵme and I would like to hear his input on the game.

What advice do you have for younger skaters in the community?

Never give up.

Sponsored By: TM

A NEW BREED IN COMPOSITE DECKING

JOIN IN ON THE ACTION! Fri., Feb. 22 - 7:15 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 23 - 7:00 p.m.

New Ulm Steel - Granite City Lumberjacks Armadillo Deck Sports Arena Granite City Lumberjacks - Wisconsin Whalers Oregon Ice Arena Granite City Lumberjacks - Wisconsin Whalers Oregon Ice Arena

Buy One Ticket Get the Second

1/2 Price Expires March 31, 2019

R7-1B-TV

Sat., Feb. 16 - 7:30 p.m.

22 N Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 SamLieser@EdinaRealty.com

R7-1B-TV

Page 12 | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD

SPORTS

Late-game goals put Brainerd over Storm’n Sabres Team eliminated in semifinals

BY LAURA HINTZEN STAFF WRITER

The Storm’n Sabres ended its season earlier than anticipated after a playing a tough Brainerd-Little Falls cooperative team in the Section 8AA Semifinal game Feb. 12 at Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd.

After a scoreless first period, Storm’n Sabre Kelly Carriere scored an unassisted goal at 1:10 in the second to give Sartell-Sauk RapidsRice a 1-0 lead.

In defense, the Flying Warriors scored at 3:25 into the second while on a power play to tie the game. The two teams battled back and forth for the remainder of the second period.

Brainerd-Little Falls scored early in the third period to put the team up by one. When SSRR pulled its goalie Chloe Stockinger, the Flying Warriors scored two goals in the third period to seal the 4-1 win.

SSRR came away with 22 shots on goal compared to 28 from the Flying Warriors. The Storm’n Sabres sat four minutes on two infractions while BrainerdLittle Falls sat 10 minutes on five penalties.

Chloe Stockinger put in a good fight at the net, making 24 saves. The Storm’n Sabres finished its season with a winning record of 1410-1.

SSRR 5, Buffalo-Maple Lake 3 It did not take long for SSRR to get the puck moving against Buffalo-Maple Lake as Brooke Walters scored the first goal of the night at 2:43 into the first

period during the Section 8AA quarterfinal game Feb. 9 at Bernick’s Pepsi Arena in Sartell.

Mallory Heder responded and scored the second goal for the Storm’n Sabres at 5:32 into the second period with an assist from Morgan Cromwell.

There was a lot of back and forth play between teams, starting with a power-play goal for SSRR from Grace McCabe at 8:35 into the third with assists from Rachel Wieland and Anna Orth.

Buffalo-Maple Lake fought back and scored two consecutive goals, one at 10:02 and 10:09 but were still down by one.

SSRR’s Libby Asper drove the puck to the net at 13:40 into the third with help from teammates Makenzy Heder and Cromwell.

Then, at 4:18, BuffaloMaple Lake netted another

Featuring: Jeff Engholm

Tri-County Humane Society

Justin Ploof

Owen’s Night Out

goal, but it was not enough to bypass SSRR on the scoreboard.

Walters scored in an empty net at 15:05 to help SSRR come out with a 5-3 win.

SSRR had 36 shots on goal compared to 33 from Brained-Maple Lake. Stockinger had 30 saves.

The Storm’n Sabres sat six minutes on three infractions while Brained-Maple Lake sat eight minutes on four penalties.

PHOTO BY LAURA HINTZEN

Rachel Wieland (left) and Lauren Wensel skate the puck up ice as a Buffalo-Maple Lake opponent closes in Feb. 9 in Sartell. The Storm’n Sabres won 5-3

Better than a piggy bank.

182-Day CD at 1.25% APY* 12-Month or 35-Month at 2.25% APY* Limited Time Offer

CentraCare Child Advocacy Center

Because friendly still counts.

Grant Haake

Central MN Sexual Assault Center

Sauk Rapids 320.252.5121

Pierz 320.468.6422

Eden Valley 320.453.2000

*With a minimum deposit of $2,500. May be subject to early withdrawal penalties. Offer good for a limited time.

R7-1B-WS

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) based on a quarterly compound and is accurate as of 2/6/2019.

NMLS #528169

FMpierz.com

Leading the Jacob Kruger Parents’ names: Ann and Ernie Kruger Grade: 12 Sport accomplishment: Captain of the wrestling team, who competes in the 145-pound weight class.

What is your favorite part about wrestling? I enjoy What skill do you possess most people do not know the bond created with your team. Everyone goes through about? I never give up on something I set my mind to. similar things, and it creates strong friendships.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

What is your best meet to date? My first varsity win Never give up and keep striving to reach my goals. because I won in overtime.

What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to What do you do to prepare in the minutes lead- hunt, fish, spend time outside, spend time with family, ing up to a meet? I stretch and keep active to keep my read and write. muscles warm.

What is your favorite meal, movie, social media What other activities are you involved in at school? and song? Biscuits and gravy, “Tommy Boy”, Facebook Cross-country, Storm leadership and Minnesota Honor and “Bury Me in Blue Jeans” by Granger Smith.

Society.

What are your future plans? I am going to attend St. What is your favorite high school class to date? Cloud State University for biology. I want to be a teacher Anatomy and physiology because class was challenging, or a wolf biologist. and the teacher was great.

Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

MEMBER FDIC

Leading the Storm is

Sponsored by:

14873 113th St., Little Falls, MN 56345

SALES: (877) 280-4374 SERVICE: (855) 394-3181

Check out our full inventory at

brandlmotors.com

R7-1B-TV

Janelle Kendall

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | Page 1C

Serving rural Benton County, Morrison,

BENTON AG Plus

Sauk Rapids Herald

Morrison County Milk Project fuels minds, bodies Rudolph distributes dairy at extracurricular activities

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

LITTLE FALLS – For the last month, Brenda Rudolph’s evenings have not been filled with family dinners and relaxing couch-time. Instead, Rudolph has braved snow-covered roads and frigid temperatures as she makes her way across Morrison County for one cause: to get milk in the hands of kids.

Rudolph, who milks 80 cows in rural Little Falls with her husband Nathan and children Everett and Vivian, has distributed free milk to over 500 children in the last four weeks as part of the Morrison County Milk Project. The “Raising a Farmer” blogger attends extra-curricular practices, events and games and distributes pint-sized white whole and 2 percent chocolate milk to participants. The youth can take as much milk as they want.

“I’m really happy with how it is going,” Rudolph said. “I wasn’t anticipating it to be so successful.

It’s pretty amazing to see an idea turn into something amazing in a short amount of time.”

The Morrison County Milk Project, which encompasses both

Rubes Sponsored by Fluegge’s Ag

Milk page 2C

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Livestock producers fight cold weather hazards Miller, Molitor, Rahm recommend solutions to keep animals safe

BY ELIZABETH HOAG STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – With the dip in temperatures and the accumulation of snow, everyone is taking refuge inside to hide from the blistering elements of Mother Nature. For livestock producers, while freezing pipes, unplowed driveways and icy roadways are deemed as a concern, the wellbeing of livestock serves as a top priority.

Dr. Bonnie Miller and dairy farmers Jerry Molitor and Andi Rahm, provided insight and suggestions on how to properly and safely tend to large livestock during the negative-degree climates.

“Depending on the animal, the cold weather affects each one differently,” Miller said. “Calves and smaller livestock like sheep and goats are more vulnerable to the cold, but overall the decrease in temperatures increases an animal’s energy requirement to stay warm and maintain their body functions.”

Miller is a veterinarian with Mille Lacs Veterinary Clinic in Foley. During her 16 years of working

PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG

Andi Rahm (from left), Brandi Bork and Dr. Bonnie Miller stand outside Feb. 11 in Ronneby. Rahm has her horses wear blankets to conserve energy during the winter months.

experience, she has witnessed cattle and equine suffer from hypothermia, frostbite and death.

“Every situation is different,” Miller said. “For example, during this time of year, many beef herds are starting their calving seasons.

When a cow is giving birth, it

is very important to provide a sheltered area out of the wind and cold temperatures. It is very easy to lose a calf in these conditions.”

Miller has also witnessed large livestock suffer injuries resulting from trauma after a fall on or through the ice.

“Frozen ground and

snow-covered pasture can make walking across pasture dangerous for livestock,” she said. “Falls can result in torn muscles or ligaments, broken limbs and hypothermia which could lead to death.”

The large animal vet also

Cold weather page 3C

HAY TEDDERS

TEDDERS FROM 8’6” TO 56’6” WORKING WIDTH

Come see me in the Kuhn booth at the Central MN Farm Show Feb. 26-28!

Smaller sizes on hand • Larger sizes available by order

SHORTEN UP YOUR BALING TIME!

FLUEGGE’S AG

ROD FLUEGGE “the boss” Farm Material Handling Specialist 2040 Mahogany St., Mora, MN WWW.FLUEGGESAG.COM 320-679-2981 BA3-FEB16-1B-JW

Page 2C | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD

BENTON AG that dairy farms have a huge impact on our communities, and we are here.”

In addition to the hand-outs, a dairy basket has been raffled off at area events. The proceeds, which were to originally be used for boosters, have spread goodwill beyond school walls.

“It’s turned into something more amazing than I could have ever imagined,” Rudolph said. “Teams are actually requesting to donate the money to someone in need.

It’s created a life of its own. I think it’s important because it teaches our kids that small things do matter.

The decisions we make matter. Supporting people, we know and love, matters in many ways.”

Proceeds have been donated to a student whose family lost its home to a fire, a student who needed a surgery and other acts of kindness.

The project has had a good response. Rudolph said students rush to her milk-packed cooler each delivery, laying to rest the myth that kids now-a-days do not like milk.

“One kid took like six of them,” Rudolph said.

“Which is good. I like to see

that, and I like to see they are excited. … Kids want milk. They do. If anything, at least in Morrison County from pg. 1C they do.”

Rudolph has even had school staff comment on athletics and non-athletic the lasting impact – students extracurricular activities, are talking about milk in the was an idea that lay hallways. dormant in Rudolph’s mind.

Rudolph said she is Come December 2018, she bringing awareness to the decided to put her thoughts importance of agriculture into actions. through her project, but she With the struggling is also helping to educate dairy industry as motivation people about food choices. and a well-thought-out “Just looking at food in plan, Rudolph contacted the grocery store people are superintendents from each confused as to what to put of the county’s five school in their cart,” Rudolph said. districts – Little Falls, Pierz, “We are constantly exposed Royalton, Swanville and to don’t eat this, don’t eat Upsala. that. We don’t even know “Right off the bat, I what to put in our cart had tremendous support anymore. The point is to get from the schools,” Rudolph milk into the hands of kids, said. “I was surprised of and they can say, ‘Hey this the immediate feedback is milk with a red cap on it, that, yes, they wanted to and I really liked it.’ Then, participate in this.” when they now go to the Once the schools store, they can find what were on board, Rudolph they like and know.” enlisted sponsorships from Rudolph’s biggest hope Kemps, Coborn’s Inc., is her idea catches on. She Central Minnesota Credit PHOTOS SUBMITTED said whether rural or urban, Union, Dairy Farmers of Brenda Rudolph and her children Everett and Vivian deliver milk to Pierz Healy High the idea can be applied America, Associated Milk School Jan. 23 in Pierz. Rudolph started the Morrison County Milk Project with a goals anywhere.

Producers Inc., Bongards’ of bringing awareness to the agriculture industry and food choice.

“Just because you Creameries and First don’t understand farming, excited about milk, you disrupt practices or games presentation or anything.

District Association. does not mean you don’t Rudolph was clear have to give it to them,” by arriving at a time which Then, through Facebook understand good food,” about three things: Milk Rudolph said. “I thought a is convenient for the coach and social media I share the Rudolph said. “I just happen would be available to both good way to promote milk rather than convenient for why – to bring awareness to be a dairy farmer.” athletic and non-athletic would be to go to activities, her.

Rudolph is happy she “My No. 1 focus was activities, she would serve after practice and tie it in enacted the project. whomever attended varsity with refueling your body.” to get milk in the hands “I’m constantly Rudolph has of kids,” Rudolph said. practice, and milk would be teaching my children free choice – no one would coordinated her efforts with “(After practice or events) small things do matter, but be forced to take milk and the intention of reaching kids are tired. They want to they aren’t going to know no one would be turned each winter season team get home. The distributing that unless they see me in or club from each district. of the milk takes about away. action,” Rudolph said. “It’s “In order to get kids She makes it a point not to 10 minutes. I don’t give a important we create the community we want. Instead of complaining about our community, I think we need to do something about it.

If you see a need in your Booth Featuring: Virnig, Gallagher fencing, Milk Bar, mulch, pre-bookings community, do it. Don’t be B930-931 & afraid to act. Don’t be afraid and SAVINGS on seed and fertilizer, Hay Chix, Traeger grills, etc. #s B1008 - 1009 to make the phone call. Just WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! do it. We have that mentally that someone else will, but sometimes you are that somebody else.”

From an idea to an action with a huge impact, the Morrison County Milk Project is making a difference in the lives of Athletes grab milk from a cooler. The Morrison County more than dairy farmers.

Milk project distributes free milk to students involved in Cheers to milk. son following the seminar. extra-curricular activities at the county’s five districts.

Speaker, Katie Nel

Milk

Come See Us at the St. Cloud Farm Show February 26-28

Increase Your Skills

BEEF COW/CALF MEETING

Purina Feeds

Monday, March 4 • 6:30 p.m.

Brickyard, Pierz, MN Discounts on Pre-Booked Minerals

RSVP to 320-387-2770

Calf Coats Were $29.00

95

MOL-MIX

289

$

Ask About PolyDome Products!

24

$

PER TON Delivered

40% or 16% Molasses Mix for your cattle, highly fortified.

100 off

Spanier $ Calving Pen

Purina 30-13 Tubs, Wind & Rain Minerals, Range Land Tubs

On SALE

Propane $ 99 for a 20 lb. fill!

8(Fill 3, get your 4th fill FREE) Deal!

Gilman Co-op Creamery

Open M-F 7:30-7, Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 8:30-1

FEED & FARM SUPPLY STORE

Good service - fair prices - every day

Gilman, MN 320-387-2770

WWW.GILMANCREAMERY.COM

R38-1B-BP

A dairy-themed basket sits on a counter in Little Falls. Baskets are raffled off at events as part of the Morrison County Milk Project.

Cold weather from pg. 1C addressed the potential risk of respiratory diseases and pneumonia with the fluctuating temperatures.

“We see a lot of respiratory problems in animals that go from outside to inside where there is a noticeable temperature change,” Miller said. “Large animals giving birth are more susceptible of this, as well as young offspring. It is important to stay vigilant.”

With the overwhelming threat the cold has on producers’ livelihoods, there are many precautions and daily tasks that can be completed to help prevent illnesses.

“Livestock’s internal systems have to work harder when it gets colder,” Miller said. “With that being said, farmers may need to feed their animals bigger meals and more often. Water systems should also be checked multiple times a day to make sure everything is thawed.”

In calves, if they are dried off and receive their first meal shortly after birth, they are more resilient to the climate, said Miller.

“Bottle-fed calves

need extra milk because they need more calories,” she said. “The cold makes them burn through energy quicker. Animals don’t drink as much in the winter, so farmers have to encourage them to do so.”

Rahm, who owns and operates a dairy outside of Ronneby, agreed.

“It is very important to pay attention to each and every animal,” she said. “We may manage a large herd, but we make sure and distribute their food equally. We walk our pens daily to remain consciously aware of how our animals are

doing, adjusting each day depending on the needs of each specific animal.”

Producers are usually vigilant of getting their livestock into shelter, but Miller stressed the importance of increasing the bedding to help with warmth.

“Being a farmer during these cold temperatures is labor intensive,” she said.

“Farmers have to not only increase the bedding, but also check to make sure it is clean and dry.”

Molitor, a dairy farmer in Gilman, agreed.

“As a farmer, it is important to treat animals

like we treat ourselves,” he said. “They want a good place to eat and sleep. If they have that, they will always be healthy.”

Many issues Miller comes across are at noncommercial operations or hobby farms.

“Most of these farmers are newer to raising animals and need a little more education,” she said. “Education about body condition scoring for specific species is crucial. The two biggest mistakes I see is when people focus on the size of the abdomen, which is not an accurate measurement of weight gain or loss. It is important to look at the muscle and fat on the top of body. The next biggest mistake is only looking with tour eyes, not your hands. Fluffy winter coats can hide gradual weight loss.”

Housing and herd size also make a difference.

“Animals that live with a bigger herd can gain warmth by huddling together,” Miller said.

“Hobby farms typically have only a few animals of one species so there is less shared heat. Heat lamps can also be used for supplemental heat, as long as they are used safely. Blankets are a good source of added heat as well which can be used on calves, equine and other animals.”

Rahm owns and tends to a few horses daily.

“During this cold snap, I place blankets on my horses as an added heat source,” she said. “It helps with protecting them against the wind while trapping in the heat. However, it is really important to check underneath the blanket periodically to make sure they are not losing weight. It is also good to remove it once in a while to check for skin disease.”

Before the winter

season begins, it can be hard to predict what weather will accompany the cold, but Miller suggests taking preventative measures in the fall.

“It is always a good plan to think ahead,” Miller said. “Preventive care, such as a wellrounded vaccination plan and treatment for parasites, can help keep animals healthy.”

Establishing a relationship with a veterinarian is something Miller recommends.

“Local vets can give livestock owners

advice before there is an emergency,” Miller said.

“I would also encourage people who are thinking about raising livestock to research and educate themselves as much as possible before they start.”

When it comes to the cold, there is little anyone can do about the snowfall or drop in temperatures, but with knowledge, education and preventative measures, producers’ livestock are much more resistance to the changes.

Spring Is Coming!

Seed Corn GT Soybeans

from $

9490 bag

from $

33

Alfalfa, Hay & Grass Seed, Seed Oats

HUBBARD, HEIMS & PURINA FEEDS

&

Oak Park

Co-op Creamery

320.968.7864

Check out our Wint Promo Discount oner

Black Oil Sunflower $ Seeds..........

1400bag

16623 Ironwood RD NE, Oak Park, MN Store hours: M-F 8 to 5 & Sat 8 to 12 BA7-1B-JF

Serving Your Seed, Application, Fertilizer, Precision, and AgChem Needs.

Stop in or give us a call for more information!

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC 16250 HWY 10 NW Royalton, MN (320) 584-5520

Let us help you customize your farm

BA7-1B-BP

PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG

Andi Rahm wraps a blanket around a newborn calve Feb. 11 in Ronneby. Blankets and heat lamps are used as an additional heat source during cold weather.

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | Page 3C

BA24-tfnB-TV

BENTON AG

Call Randy or Derek Today!

PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG

Dairy farmer Jerry Molitor and Dr. Bonnie Miller stand in J & J Molitor Dairy’s milk room Feb. 11 in Gilman. Miller is responsible for dairy herds in the Foley and surrounding areas.

Free Estimates ates • Free Delivery Locally Owned and Operated

• Residential • Agricultural • Light Commercial • Drafting St. Martin, MN • www.lifestylelumber.com • 320-548-3459 • 800-699-9774

BENTON AG

Page 4C | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | Page 5C

LET’S TALK AG 0 FȧR %

On a farm, you don’t work 9 to 5.

Neither do we.

* Bobcat B b Pallet P ll Forks F k

625

Farm Show $ Sale Price

American made 48” tines w/ a 2500lb weight rating

or Cash Rebates Up to $5 $5,000 000 USD* for Compactt Excavators

or Cash C h Rebates R b t Up U to t $4,500 USD* for Skid-Steer Loaders

10% OFF

Genuine Bobcat Parts w/ coupon from the Farm Show!

• ALBANY 140 5th Street Albany, MN 56307

These versatile models are ideal for construction, onstruction, agriculture, landscaping, grounds maintenance aintenance and all of your toughest jobs.s. *Restrictions Apply. See dealer forr details.

or Cash Rebates Up to $10,000 USD* for Compact Track Loaders

PȤUȫ GȝT A 2ϜYȝAȪ FȭLȤ WșRȪAȦTȱ*

STEARNS PKG

• $50 $ Minimum purchase, MUST pickup discount card MU at a show, NO exceptions

Milkstone Remover 1 Gallon $

ST11

Good through 3/4/18

Visit Bobcat.com/Offers or stop by today for details.

BA7-1B-WS

FEB. 26TH-28TH 9am - 4pm Daily

Heavy Duty Utensil Cleaner 1 Gallon $

4.67

11.97

FLEET SUPPLY

ST16

7.67

STEARNS PKG

LARGE SELECTION OF WORK-READY VEHICLES IN THE AREA

6.4% Hypo-Chloride 1 Gallon $ ST1

WARRENN OIL

Brake Parts Cleaner 20 oz. $

3.07

WARREN OIL

5% off all Midsota orders at the

Hunting & Fishing Licenses Available At All Locations!

Get your Propane tanks filled here!

Central MN Farm Show!

Available at all Fleet Supply Stores

Center Pivot

IRRIGATION We can go where others can’t

Winter Weather Center • Snow Throwers IN • Snow Shovels STOCK • Wood Pellets • Ice Melt • Boots & Gloves • Sleds Your favorite Hardware Store...Now in TWO locations!

KOCHS HARDWARE SAUK CENTRE, MN

12500 MN-23 Milaca, MN 56353

www.modernfarmequipment.com

(320) 294-5544

320-352-6543 • Hwy. 71 South

FOLEY HARDWARE CO. 190 Glen Street Foley MN 56329

(320) 968-7262 BA-7-1B-JF

“We’re Building Our Company On Complete Satisfaction” LET PAUL TAKE THE STRESS OFF YOUR SHOULDERS! • Real Estate • Consignment • Personal Property • Estate • Farm Successful Auctions Don’t Just Happen, They’re Planned

1541 - 210th Ave., Ogilvie, MN 56358 320-679-3377 (OfÀce) • 612-390-0535 (Cell) Auctioneer: Paul Strunge #33-25

No Cash...No Problem.

Charge It!

16 oz. Blaster Penetrate $ 16PB

4.07

Hwy. 27 E., Little Falls • 320-632-9240 HOURS: MONDAY - SATURDAY 8 A.M. - 8 P.M. SUNDAY 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Insuring your farms and homes since 1902

What makes Gilleland di erent?

• One low price plain & simple, always • GM business choice • Around the clock towing • Priority service • Work ready loaners • Business maintenance menu pricing • Business incentives and loyalty programs

3.07

WAR408

www.fnbmilaca.com l Member FDIC

Are your calves ready for cold winter months?

Save up to $1200 in FREE GM aftermarket or upfit charges.* on Business/Farmer owned vehicles

STEARNS PKG

BA-LTA7-1B-WS

River’s Edge Convention Center

Call Today 1-844-262-2281 810 Mayhew Lake RD, NE. St Cloud, MN 56379

18-LTA-42

Some exceptions apply

POLY62304

$

FIRST NATIONAL BANK

50+ Used Units in Stock! | Sales | Service | Parts | Renta

Prices Good February 16-28, 2019

Muriatic Acid 1 Gallon

Now is the best time of year to save big on the industry’s leading compact track loaders, ders, mini excavators and skidsteer loaders. Participating rticipating Bobcat dealers are offering cash rebates bates and financing rates on most models of equipment ipment from January 1, 2019 through February 28, 2019.

S595

• MELROSE 502A E Main St. Melrose, MN 56352

320-252-6650 |advantageoneins.com

TWINCO ROMAX

Stop in!

• PIERZ 205 Main St N Pierz, MN 56364

• LONG PRAIRIE 9 Central Ave Long Prairie, MN 56347

• ST. CLOUD 3801 North 3rd Street St. Cloud, MN 56303

Limited-Time Cash sh Rebates ng on and Financing Bobcat Loaders andd Excavators

Booth #A417-A418

• HOLDINGFORD 580 Main St. Holdingford, MN 56340

• Milk energizer for your calves • Calf Blankets • Calf Warmers

Multi-Use Utility De-Icer

• Can be used in ALL tanks • Safe in plastic • Thermostatically controlled to operate when necessary LOWEST PROPANE PRICES AROUND FILL 3 & YOUR 20 lb refill just $8.99! 4TH ONE IS FREE

Gilman Co-op Creamery FEED & FARM SUPPLY STORE F

www.gillelandchevrolet.com 3019 W. Division St. • St. Cloud, MN 56301 • 320-251-4943 * See Dealer for Details

Gilman, MN 320-387-2770 G Open M-F 7:30-7, Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 8:30-1 O WWW.GILMANCREAMERY.COM

Good service fair prices every day -

Mimbach Fleet Supply

Is proud to be an employee owned hardware, power equipment and farm store serving Minnesota and the Midwest since 1952!

Call or stop in today!

Check Out Our Other Agents The Insurance Shoppe Foley | 320-968-6217 415 Dewey St, Foley, MN 56329 Cornerstone Insurance St. Stephen | 320-202-8920 1 Main St W, St. Stephen, MN 56375 Royal Insurance Agency Royalton | 320-584-5353 412 N Highway 10, Royalton, MN 56373 Hanneken Insurance Little Falls | 320-632-6592 501 Broadway E, Little Falls, MN 56345

farms and

Reiny Hanneken - Manager 401 S. Main St. | Pierz, MN • 320-468-2516

320.251.6700

Experienced Farm Succession and Estate Planning

Central Minnesota’s Choice

FARM SUCCESSION PLANNING

BA-LTA3_1B_BP

Come See Us At The Central MN Farm Show!

• SAUK CENTRE 864 Main Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378

We know the route.

MIMBACH FLEET SUPPLY

REAL ESTATE LAW 3355 QUAIL RD NE SAUK RAPIDS, MN 888.276.3889 320.250.1682

WWW.MIMBACHFLEET.COM

LTA7-1B-JA

6Ȉ MȧNȬHȫ

ST. CLOUD | DASSEL | WILLMAR

Let a local independent agent help you cover all you’ve worked so hard to build.

BUSINESS LAW ESTATE PLANNING

Bethany Cross

Stefanie Brown

guardianship & conservatorship

LTA7-1B-BP

AȨR

Page 6C | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, January 28, 2019

A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, January 28, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Business Services Johnson, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Technology Mackenthun, Rice Principal Paasch, and SRRHS Student Council Representatives Bukowski and Taylor.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda,” as amended.

STUDENT RECOGNITION The Board of Education and District Administration recognized six students from the Middle School. Middle School Students were recognized for their outstanding performance in Academics, Arts, and Activities – Triple A award. Students recognized were Grace Roesch – grade 8, daughter of Jon and Julie; Andrew Bemboom – grade 8, son of Joel and Trisha; Delia Gustofson – grade 7, daughter of Adam and Kacey; Matthew Jegers – grade 7, son of Jason and Christine; Aaleyah Parks – grade 6, daughter of Stacy and George Bridenstine; and Elliot Miller – grade 6, son of Brodie and Rachel.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Loidolt, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.”

ACTION ADOPTION OF PROGRAM REDUCTION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Holthaus

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION Office of the County Auditor-Treasurer County of Benton, State of Minnesota TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING NOTICE. You are hereby notified that the parcels of real property described below and located in Benton County, Minnesota, are subject to forfeiture to the State of Minnesota because of the nonpayment of delinquent property taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and costs levied on those parcels. The time for redemption from forfeiture expires if redemption is not made by the later of (1) 60 days after service of this notice on all persons having an interest in the parcels or (2) 2nd Monday of May, 2019.

The following information is listed below: the names of the property owners, taxpayers and interested parties who have filed their addresses under M.S. 276.041; the legal description and parcel identification number of each parcel; and the amount necessary to redeem a parcel as of the date listed below.

Names for the taxpayers and fee owners and those parties who have filed their addresses pursuant to Section 276.041

Parcel Number/ Legal Description

Amount Necessary to Redeem Through February 28, 2019

DOUGLAS A KOSSE 08.00176.10 $168.82 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-028 2.75 AC THAT PORTION OF THE FORMER BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD BRANCH LINE RIGHT OF WAY LYING WITHIN SECTION 14 LESS .23 ACRES

EUGENE W STAUFFENECKER & CONNIE A STAUFFENECKER 08.00398.00 Sect-31 Twp-037 Range-028 40.00 AC THE N1/2 OF THE S1/2 OF THE NE1/4 EUGENE W STAUFFENECKER & CONNIE A STAUFFENECKER 08.00399.00 Sect-31 Twp-037 Range-028 40.00 AC THE S1/2 OF THE S1/2 OF THE NE1/4 EUGENE STAUFFENECKER & CONNIE STAUFFENECKER 08.00412.00 Sect-32 Twp-037 Range-028 80.00 AC

and unanimously carried to adopt the Program Reduction Resolution. This annual adoption provides official notice of the efforts of the District to balance next year’s budget. This resolution would provide authorization to make reductions, if state and/or federal funding is unexpectedly reduced.

APPROVAL OF THE 2019 – 2020 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the Sauk Rapids-Rice 2019 – 2020 School Year Calendar, which was been reviewed by the SRREA and district leadership teams.

ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION LIMITING AND CLOSING OPEN ENROLLMENT A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried by roll call vote to adopt the resolution limiting and closing open enrollment.

APPROVAL OF FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TIME A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the request for an additional 1.0 hour daily for the Food Service administrative assistant position for clerical administration of the Early Childhood breakfast program, current duties, and other duties as assigned.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the following policies.

• #209 (Code of Ethics) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #209 (Code of Ethics).

• #501 (School Weapons Policy) is a “mandatory policy” and would replace current policy #501 (School Weapons Policy).

• #522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination) is a “mandatory policy” and would replace current policy #522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination).

• #522-Form (Unlawful Sex Discrimination Toward a Student) is a “mandatory form” and would replace current policy #522-Form (Unlawful Sex Discrimination Toward a Student).

These policies require two readings before adoption.

Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

THE N1/2 OF THE SE1/4 MINDEN TOWNSHIP: WATERS EDGE DEVELOPMENT LLC 09.00600.00 $160.50 Sect-33 Twp-036 Range-030 .50 AC COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NE1/4 THENCE E 16.5 FEET THENCE N 1303.5 FEET THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 23.35 FEET THENCE SOUTHERLY 1287 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IDA MAE CARLSON TRUST 09.00766.00 Sect-30 Twp-036 Range-030 HIGHLAND PARK Lot-021 Block-004

$72.14

SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP: KATHLEEN PHILLIPS 11.00034.00 $1,291.61 Sect-03 Twp-036 Range-031 13.62 AC THAT PART OF THE NW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 LYING W OF THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY LESS THE NORTH 500 FEET KATHLEEN PHILLIPS 11.00035.00 $1,062.37 Sect-03 Twp-036 Range-031 10.67 AC THE WEST PART OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 EXCEPTING THE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY

KATHLEEN PHILLIPS 11.00266.00 $25,607.88 Sect-04 Twp-036 Range-031 MISSISSIPPI VIEW ADDITION $2,529.20 15.00 AC OUTLOTS A,B, & C

MAYWOOD TOWNSHIP: JOHN ROBAK 08.00067.00 Sect-06 Twp-037 Range-028 49.63 AC THE W1/2 OF THE NW1/4 LESS THE S 290 FT OF THE W 300 FT OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4

EUGENE STAUFFENECKER & CONNIE STAUFFENECKER 08.00397.00 Sect-31 Twp-037 Range-028 80.00 AC THE N1/2 OF THE NE1/4

PUBLIC NOTICES

$861.89

R-7-1B

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on March 5th, 2019 at 9:00 AM in the Benton County Boardroom, 531 Dewey St, Foley, for the purpose of taking public testimony regarding the Sheriff’s Office body-worn camera policy. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above. Individuals unable to attend the public hearing can make written comment by writing to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Hwy 23, PO Box 159, Foley, Minnesota, 56329. Written comments must be received prior to the public hearing. A copy of the Sheriff’s Office policy may be obtained by calling the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at (320)968-7201 or found online at: https://www.co.benton.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/5788/ Benton-County-Sheriffs-Office-Body-Camera-policy R-7-1B

ROY C WILLARD 19.01189.00 $4,886.52 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 LEECH’S ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-003 Block-001 JASON R HAINLIN 19.01384.00 $5,513.48 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-001 Block-008 AND LOT 2 LESS THE NORTHEASTERLY 60 FEET DENNIS L EIDEOWNER OF RECORD 19.01453.00 $4,798.83 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-002 Block-015 AND LOT 3 PLUS 10 FT OF THE PARTIALLY VACATED BROADWAY AVENUE LYING ADJACENT TO THE LOTS WITT HOMES LLCOWNER SUBJECT TO CONTRACT FOR DEED 19.01453.00 $4,798.83 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-002 Block-015 AND LOT 3 PLUS 10 FT OF THE PARTIALLY VACATED BROADWAY AVENUE LYING ADJACENT TO THE LOTS FIRING LINE LLC 19.04883.00 $48,838.26 Sect-13 Twp-036 Range-031 FAIRVIEW FARM PLAT 2 Lot-001 Block-001 2.78 AC FAILURE TO REDEEM SUCH LANDS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE LAND AND FORFEITURE TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.

WATAB TOWNSHIP: DENNIS J WEBER & TERESA M WEBER 12.00874.00 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 ROSE ANNA BEACH Lot-110

$441.48

LEROY THEISEN & NANCY THEISEN 12.00969.00 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-031 LAKE VIEW Lot-032

$1,503.03

The amounts listed above must be paid to redeem if paid on or before February 28, 2019. Please contact the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office to verify the amount if paid after February 28, 2019.

$4,778.58

Inquiries about the delinquent tax proceedings described above can be made to the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer at the address listed below.

CITY OF ST CLOUD: $6,258.70 NATHAN A SCHEIL 17.00873.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-001 Block-019 $652.37

ADDENDUM APPROVAL OF THE WEBSITE EDITOR CONSULTING CONTRACT A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the Website Editor Consultant Agreement for Jennifer Emery, which would be effective January 14, 2019 through May 30, 2019. This consultant position will perform the duties of website updates and editing.

APPROVAL OF THE BUSINESS OFFICE REALIGNMENT A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to authorization to restructure the positions of District Office Secretary and Business Office Coordinator to Student Data Specialist and Controller respectively. See document for proposed duties and salary range for each position.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47

MIGUEL IRIATE & NICOLE IRIATE 17.01689.00 $14,834.26 Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030 POINT PLEASANT Lot-014 Block-002

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS: DOREEN D MAY 19.00040.57 $10.64 Sect-24 Twp-036 Range-031 .45 AC PART OF THE SE1/4 OF THE NW1/4 LYING SOUTHERLY OF COUNTY ROAD 3 AND WESTERLY $3,965.39 OF THE HIGHWAY 10 RIGHT OF WAY

Witness my hand and official seal this 1st day of February 2019 Nadean Inman Benton County Auditor-Treasurer Telephone: 320-968-5006 BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER P.O. BOX 129 FOLEY, MN 56329 F/R-6-2B

r d

BENTON AG

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | Page 7C

4-H ambassadors attend winter retreat

FOLEY – The Benton County 4-H Ambassadors hosted its winter retreat Jan. k 19 in Becker. Thirty e ambassadors along with e advisors Joyce Belanger y and Jacki Janski and volunteer Vicky Molitor attended the event. , “I love going to the d ambassador retreats,” said Sophia Janorschke, , k a junior from Foley.

“They help us better understand one another, and I feel we all left knowing one another even better. Not just as people but as friends and fellow 4-Hers.”

The day was packed with leadership, team-building and communication activities plus a time to plan for summer.

The youth also solved breakout box challenges they plan to implement at 4-H summer day camps.

The breakout allows for the facilitation of a game where players use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles in order to open a locked box. Four teams of ambassadors worked at opening locked boxes, working together and

solving and investigating clues.

“I thought the retreat was a great way to get to know our strengths and how everyone interacts with each other,” said Kaylee Jurek, a sophomore from Foley.

“I like how the breakout box allowed us to work together as a team and come up with ideas to break out together. The fact that it wasn’t just one person against another, rather a team, helped everyone learn from one other.”

The high point of the day was when ambassadors learned their strengths through an online assessment prior to the retreat.

The group spent time doing activities and talking with one another about how to use these strengths to build each other up and make 4-H more successful.

“The retreat was a great opportunity to bring the kids together to learn about their strengths and how we all need those strengths to work together for the common good,” Belanger said.

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Benton County 4-H Ambassadors – Aubrie Pennie (front, from left), Alison Hamacher, Chloe Janski, Morgan Molitor, Marissa Kuklok, Kayla Belanger and 4-H program coordinator Ann Olson; (middle, from left) William Schneider, Dillen Matvick, Travis Boyle, Allie Ackerman, Evelyn Wiley, Lilly Ackerman, Noah Rosenberger, Nicole Ackerman, Jessie Thon, Dana Struffert, Leighton Hackett and Kaylee Jurek; (back, from left) Caden Elliot, Emery Olson, Chase Dahler, Kyle Segner, Miranda Segner, Sophia Janorschke, Alicia Belanger, Carley Roberts, Brady Roberts and Emmi Janski – are pictured at a winter retreat in Becker Jan. 19. Participants worked on team building, leadership and communications.

(Right) Benton County 4-H Ambassadors Miranda Segner (from left), Kyle Segner, Alicia Belanger, Evelyn Wiley and Emmi Janski work to solve the breakout box challenge at the 4-H ambassador winter retreat Jan. 19 in Becker. The challenge will be implemented at 4-H summer day camps.

Public Notices Sealed proposals for the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment for the reconstruction, reclamation and widening, and bituminous surfacing of a portion of 85TH St NW in Watab Township and Frost Road NW, Benton County, will be received by the Watab Township Board of Supervisors at the Watab Township Hall, 660 75th St. NW, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday March 5th, 2018, and then will be opened at the Township Hall by the Supervisors at 7:15 P.M. on Tuesday March 5th, 2018 and publicly read aloud.

General Description The projects consist of the following major items of work: Common excavation 1,772 CY Granular Borrow 800 CY Pavement Reclamation 6,656 SY Type SP 12.5 Non-Wear Course Mix 1,550 Ton Aggregate Base Cl 5 3,020 Ton Culvert Installations 142 LF Erosion and sediment control and turf establishment items.

A Bituminous Patch on Burton Place is included in this project The contract is a unit price contract and is described in detail in the Project Manual.

All work included in the contract shall be completed within 35 working days of date of commencement as stated in the Notice to Proceed or by Aug. 31, 2019 whichever arrives first.

Project Plans and Documents Proposal Forms, Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications as prepared by Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineer, are on file in the office of said Engineer located at 13076 First Street, Becker, MN 55308.

Copies of the specifications, bid documents, and plans for use by Contractors in submitting a bid may be downloaded at: https://www.questCDN.com for a $10.00 fee. Plans and specs are also available at: Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc.at the address listed above for a printed copy fee of $100.00. Bid documents obtained by any other means or from any other website may result in bids being rejected due to lack of response to project addendums, if any.

The Township Board reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids or accept an individual component thereof. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to 5% of the total bid.

Jon Hull, Clerk/Treasurer, Watab Twp R-7-2B

BA7-1B-MT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RECONSTRUCTION OF 85th St NW AND RECLAMATION AND WIDENING OF FROST ROAD NW WATAB TOWNSHIP, BENTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Page 8C | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD

Gilman Co-op Creamery

Corntroversy

Skid loader & Implement (Mounting Available)

320-387-2770

FEED & FARM SUPPLY STORE Open M-F 7:30-7, Sat. 7:30-5

BA7-1B-JF

BA20-tfnB-JW

TIRES

BENTON AG

I do not know who is more upset about the Super Bowl, the LA Rams or corn growers.

Anheuser-Busch may have been trying to promote their beer brand, but the commercial they came up with was more of an attack on the corn syrup industry.

Bud Light’s Super Bowl ad was aimed at Miller Lite and Coors Light, pointing out those brands use corn syrup and Bud Light does not, creating the perception

EFFECTIVE DRAINAGE

PRICES STARTING AT:

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN. REASONABLE RATES.

per ¢ 80 foot

FOR 4 INCH TILE

that corn than any syrup is other sugar. an inferior “It’s a sugar, product and just like any other beers other sugar,” were doing they said. something The ad w r o n g backfired on because they Bud. use corn Miller syrup.

Lite took N o t BY ROGER STROM out a fullknowing the The Business of Farming page ad in difference the New between York Times corn syrup and high saying, “The ‘corn syrup’ fructose corn syrup is we source from America’s confusing for the public. heartland helps make HFCS is considered a Miller Lite taste so great. bad thing in the minds of … It’s unfortunate that our many because it is made competitor’s Big Game by adding enzymes to the ad created an unnecessary corn syrup which converts #corntroversy.” some of the glucose to Coors Light tweeted, fructose. Corn syrup, on “Yes, we use corn syrup. the other hand, is the result It’s consumed by yeast of corn starch breaking during fermentation & down into individual never ends up in the beer glucose molecules which you drink. That’s just beer is supposedly healthier. making.”

Without getting into Realizing their the HFCS debate, the ad blunder, Bud Light is avoided saying corn syrup backtracking, issuing a is a normal part of the statement saying, “To be brewing process and does clear, we are not saying not end up in the finished corn syrup is bad, we just product. The U.S. Food don’t use it in Bud Light. and Drug Administration … It’s a less expensive said it has no evidence ingredient and we think corn syrup is different a quality light lager only

should include the best ingredients.”

Bud Light parent company AnheuserBusch also pointed out it bought over one billion pounds of corn ingredients in 2018 and added, “We fully support corn growers and will continue to invest in the corn industry. Bud Light’s Super Bowl commercials are only meant to point out a key difference in Bud Light from some other light beers.” They actually use corn syrup in some of their other beer recipes.

For farmers, the ad went down like a warm beer. It was a cheap shot at a time when corn growers (along with soybean and other farmers) are struggling with a poor ag economy.

You have to wonder how some decisions are made. When they were putting the ad together, was there not someone there that could have said, “Hey, this may not be a good idea, let’s look at the implications it might have?” … just sayin’.

Price includes design, survey, material & installation. Prices are subject to prices of material, depth and quantity.

Bill Pasche, Sales & Design Cell: 320-293-6951 bill@agtechdrainage.com

Gene Mensen, Sales Cell: 320-429-1036 gene@agtechdrainage.com

Brad Herickhoff, Owner Office: 320-351-4872 Cell: 320-293-0882

S Sam Lange, Sales & Site Manager Cell: 320-232-3102

brad@agtechdrainage.com

sam@agtechdrainage.com

and Discover the versatility metal s durability of Metal Sale ls roof and wall pane

Mark Machart, Sales Cell: 320-429-4633 mark@agtechdrainage.com

HELP WANTED FULL-TIME POSITIONS

BUILDIN RELATIONSHGIP S WITH HOMETOWN SERVICE

LABORERS, OPERATORS & POSSIBLE LEAD POSITION To apply, download an application at www.agtechdrainage.com or call 320.351.4872 If it’s time to cover your home, barn, shed, utility building or any other project, metal panels are the durable and sustainable choice.

BEEF MEETING

Classic Clas Cl assiic Ri as Rib ib

Tuesday, February 19 • 6 p.m.

Mark your Milaca American calendars!

We’ll see you Legion there.

Sponsored by Famo Feeds ston e r o F

FARMERS CO-OP CREAMERY

Pro-Panel II

A 45 year finish warranty makes Classic Rib and Pr-Panel II Panels a durable and economical option for just about any metal roof or wall project.

YOUR ONESTOP SHOP CO-OP!

MEETING YOUR ANIMAL FEED NEEDS & MORE! FORES T ON, MN • 320-294-57 11 • M-F 8-5PM • S AT 8-NOON WWW.FORES TONCREAMERY.COM

Metal Sales Classic Rib and Pro-Panel II roof and wall panels are available in a wide selection of ENERGY STAR® listed w colors and standard trims.

BAFeb16-1B-JW

240 Main Street, Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6291 • www.foleylumber.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Foley Lumber is looking for a full time estimator/sales person.

Experience estimating in the construction industry is preferred.

Contact

FOLEY LUMBER or send resumes to

contactus@ foleylumber.com

BUILDING CENTER

BA7-1B-JF

National F F A WÇk February 16-23, 2019

EVERY LIFE MOMENT, EVERY MILESTONE,

EVERY JOURNEY ✴ ALL BEGIN WITH JUST ONE. ONE CONVERSATION, ONE DECISION.

ONE RISK ▲, ONE CHOICE. NO MATTER OUR AGE, BACKGROUND, GENDER, EVERY DAY - WE ALL HAVE THE POWER TO ✓ CHOOSE

JUST ONE ACTION THAT PROPELS US FORWARD

IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE LARGE AND WE DON’T HAVE TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT.

❉ OF OUR INDIVIDUAL “JUST ONES” IMAGINE THE COLLECTIVE

STRENGTH

AS A UNITED FFA ORGANIZATION AND THE IMPACT TO OUR CHAPERS, COMMUNITIES,

AGRICULTURE AND THE LARGER FUTURE.

IT TRULY IS UP TO EACH ONE OF US.

TODAY. WHO IS READY?

FFA MISSION FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

ST R

Published by:

Publications

To accomplish its mission, FFA: • Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership.

• Increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being.

• Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.

• Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.

• Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs.

• Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community.

• Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction.

• Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism.

• Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people.

• Promotes healthy lifestyles.

• Encourages excellence in scholarship.

A SUPPLEMENT TO THE

&

Page 2B | FEBRUARY 2019 | FFA SPECIAL EDITION | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD & BENTON COUNTY NEWS

NATIONAL FFA WEEK FEB. 16-23, 2019

Foley

Foley High School FFA members include Davin Novak (front, from left), Caleb Pozorski, Zachary Pollard, Michael Goulet, Jackson Rasmusson, Lailah Corrigan, Christina DeGroat and Isabelle Corrigan; (second row, from left) Landon Beehler, Holly Loeher, Alexis Aman, Bryce Talberg, Joshua Beack, Brock Bialke, Ethan Olson, Riley Kipka, Jesse Schefers, Levi Selander, Lucas Randall, Dana Struffert, Ava Gadacz, Sophia Janorschke and Alex Burdette; (third row, from left) Krystena Sopkowiak, Lexi Olson, Hunter Olson, Connor Olson, Megan Blank, Kaylee Jurek, Haley Evenson, Jayden Baker, Colten Peterson, Joseph Gadacz, Spencer Garcia, Michael Moulzolf, Hunter Schrader and Tyler Brambrink; (back, from left) Zach Bursch, Alex Schmit, Milton Beutz, Devrin Walcheski, Reese Brambrink, Emily Blank, Jayden Evenson, Corbin Robak, Dillon Herbst, Joe Skroch, Kloe Jurek and Spencer Beauchamp.

Not pictured is Mason Nielsen, Christian Halverson, Justin Thell, Cole Ruhoff, Dylan Callaghen, Seth Lebakken, Robert Zimmerman, Danny Halverson, Coral Henke, Dustin Moulzolf, Alexa Szafranski, Rayann Young, Leighton Hackett, Cassydie Moulzolf, Cale Kornovich, Ryan Schefers, Austin Goedker, Matthew Prom, Luke Gadacz and Michael Gadacz.

“Future Farmers of America” was founded by a group of young farmers in 1928.

Their mission was to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. They taught us that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting – it’s a science, it’s a business and it’s an art.

Foley High School FFA officers include reporter Christina DeGroat (front, from left), secretary Lailah Corrigan, historian Isabelle Corrigan and treasurer Davin Novak; (back, from left) vice president Jackson Rasmusson, sentinel Zachary Pollard, assistant treasurer Caleb Pozorski and president Michael Goulet.

These Pages Are Courtesy of the Following Sponsors:

ALL LINES OF INSURANCE www.tricoins.net ti i t Tri-County Insurance Foley Tri-County Insurance Frandsen Auto Bank Lobby 800 Industrial Dr S Suite 206 Sauk Rapids, MN • (320) 251-2552 Foley, MN • (320) 968-6496

211 G

LEN S

TREET

,M FOLEY

N 56

320-968-6239 | 888-868-6239 Open Monday-Friday 8-6 • Sat 8-2 www.murphychevrolet.com

329 240 Main Street, Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6291 www.foleylumber.com

Proud Supporters of FFA

FFA SPECIAL EDITION | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD & BENTON COUNTY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2019 | Page 3B

An FFA shepherd

Davin Novak wrangles a Babydoll ram at his home in Gilman Feb. 7. Novak is a sophomore who joined the Foley chapter of the National FFA Organization the summer before his freshman year of high school.

“I keep everything on hand in case I need to inform a vet if they come out,” he said. “It is all part of taking care of them.”

On a daily basis, the young shepherd makes his rounds tending to his small herd.

“I check on my sheep many times a day,” Novak said.

“They feed on a hay and corn diet. I make sure they have fresh water every morning and evening, and I make sure their bedding is dry and clean, free of fresh manure.”

Novak also practices handling his animals for future competition.

“I hope to show for the first time this year at the Benton County Fair,” Novak said. “Showing is one of the steps to completing my project.”

The high school student hopes to learn to show and judge other sheep, critiquing other shepherds from his learned experience.

“Throughout my project and experiences, I plan on learning about diseases, how to diagnose illnesses and issues, how to shear properly, how to dehorn and lamb on my own,” Novak said.

For the past two years, Novak has made many strides to accomplish his goal, but not without the help from others.

“I wouldn’t be where I am if it weren’t for the support and advice from my FFA advisor and chapter as well as other local shepherds who have shared their experience and tips with me,” Novak said. “My father and brothers (Ethan and Nolan) have also helped me along the way with chores and advice.”

in 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to the organization’s website.

Novak buckled down and began researching how to raise and care for sheep. His initiative showed Alan Stemper, Foley High School teacher and Foley FFA chapter advisor, that he was serious about agriculture.

Stemper encouraged Novak to apply for a Supervised Agricultural Experience grant.

A SAE is required before obtaining a chapter FFA degree, the highest degree a chapter can bestow on its members. There are eight types of SAE projects including entrepreneurship, placement, agriscience research, agricultural service-learning, exploratory, improvement, supplemental and directed school laboratory.

Novak wrote a summary of what he was doing, what his plans were if he was awarded a grant and recorded a step-by-step process for his SAE project.

Novak received a $2,500 grant to use toward his SAE, and he purchased a 1-year-old Polypay mix, a 2-yearold New Hampshire-Suffolk mix and a Babydoll ram for this project.

“I was extremely excited to receive this grant because it meant I could spend the funds on building my herd while learning about sheep,” Novak said. “My plan is to raise an ewe to show and breed, and in turn end up with two, slowly building up a flock.”

Once his SAE is completed, Novak wants to broaden his education, working toward an FFA state degree.

“I am currently working on my agricultural servicelearning SAE project,” Novak said. “If I work on more SAE projects, I could earn my degree in a shorter amount of time, which is what I plan on doing.”

Novak learns about livestock in school, but the SAE provides him with in-the-field learning experiences. He keeps a detailed record of his labor and documents by sheep breeding and lambing schedules, illnesses and remedies.

Davin Novak stands next to a sheep at his home in Gilman Feb. 7. Novak is a part of the Foley chapter of the National FFA Organization and is working on his Supervised Agricultural Experience.

Novak chooses sheep for supervised agricultural experience PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG

By ELIZABETH HOAG Staff Writer GILMAN – After tending to beef cattle and chickens on his parent’s 17-acre hobby farm in Gilman, Davin Novak selected a more appropriate animal for his taste. Novak became a shepherd with help from the National FFA Organization.

“I chose sheep because they interested me,” Novak.

“After helping raise cows and chickens, I found out those were not the animals for me. Sheep are the perfect size, and there are many different breeds to choose from in terms of breeding.”

Novak, a Foley High School sophomore, realized his desire to work hands on with ewes and became involved in FFA the summer before his freshman year.

“A few of my cousins were involved in the organization, and I figured I would give it a try,” said Novak, son of Danny and Jenny Novak. “After the first day, I knew I had made the right decision.”

FFA prepares youth for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture.

National FFA Week will be celebrated Feb. 16-23 by the organization’s nearly 700,000 student members

PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG

Danny Novak feeds a 2-year-old New HampshireSuffolk sheep Feb. 7 at his home in Gilman. Novak’s son Davin applied and was given a $2,500 grant for his FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience.

PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG

These Pages Are Courtesy of the Following Sponsors:

190 Glen Street • Foley MN 56329

320-968-7262

Agriculture is a key part of our future!

We are proud of you!

meats this good are rare.

320-968-7267

Right on 4th Ave Downtown Foley

www.foleyhardwaremn.com ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC.

www.gcmeats.com

High Dump Bucket

Jeremy

GIVE US A CALL!

FFA t & Raffle Breakfas17 • 9-12:30

320.968.6293

Bernie FOLEY | frandsenbank.com Member FDIC

Real people.

Real results.

Rock Buckets

Brush Cutters

Auger Drives

Manure Scrapers

Bale Grapples

Bale Spears

Proud to Support All FFA Members

Need an AG Loan?

We make the dairy products that make the brand.

For more information: AMPI Paynesville Division | 320-243-3794 www.ampi.com

Over 30 Agriculture Skid Steer Attachments

FREE SAMPLES

CA013019

FOLEY HARDWARE COMPANY

Sun., Feb. ring at Henry’s Cate Foley

Gilman Co-op Creamery FEED & FARM SUPPLY STORE

(320) 387-2770 0 • 9920 992 920 0 - 115th 115t 11 15th 5tth St. S Stt N.E., N E Gi Gilman, G Gil il il MN

Page 4B | FEBRUARY 2019 | FFA SPECIAL EDITION | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD & BENTON COUNTY NEWS

NATIONAL FFA WEEK FEB. 16-23, 2019

Royalton

Royalton High School FFA members include Kelsie Norberg (front, from left), Kylee Berg, Erin Borash, Brady Petron, Brandon Pyka, Levi Crenna, Anthony Rozycki, Jacob Wagner, Logan Crenna, Austin Gibbs, Dylan Harren, David Witucki and Braydon Gibbs; (middle, from left) Noelle Allord, Jake Storkamp, Hunter Bailey, Jackson Held, Andy Kasella, Josh Solland, Jacob Gaetz, Shelby Burton, Mickaila Lenz, Shelby Nemeth, Melanie Solland, Marizza Lenz, Jaimie Mick, Carrie Zabinski, Breeanna Brown, Kelsy Hill and Maria Solland; (back, from left) Jenna Kull, Melanie Erickson, Kianna Hansen, Brooklyn Willhite, Janae Nichols, Nathan Wagner, Aaron Betker, Hunter Novitski, Jenna Dalton, Isaiah Solorz, Callie Vanhurden, Kaylee Rudolph, Alivia Pyka and Kelsy Erickson.

Not pictured are Adam Beam, Nathan Popp, Jaden Betancourt, Carter Hovland, Austin Oldakowski, Adrian Petron, Carter Petron, Eric Zwack, Kendra Duevel, Brian Boser, Carmen Burton, Wyatt Klosowski, Isaac Neutz, Matthew Neutz, Ryan Poster, Micheal Zimmerman, Zach Fuchs, Chris Borash, Isaac Kasella, Jordan Pesta, Cari Simon and Naomi Ferguson.

FFA Week embraces more than 91years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future.

Nearly 670,000 members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members have a passion for agriculture.

Designated a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday and gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their school and community learn about FFA and agricultural education.

Royalton High School FFA officers include vice president Kelsie Norberg, secretary Kylee Berg, reporter Kelsey Erickson, assistant advisor Logan Crenna, sentinel Dylan Harren, treasurer David Witucki and president Austin Gibbs.

We believe in the future of agriculture.

These Pages Are Courtesy of the Following Sponsors:

TROPHIES 320.584.5957

218-316-1534 mulchingmania.com • Buckthorn Removal And So • Food Plots Much More!

• Stump Removal Servicing the State of MN • I.S.A. Certified Arborist

PROUD O SUPP RTERS OF

DOUG LUEPKE Royalton, MN 56373

BRUSH AND LAND CLEARING

16250 US-10, Royalton, MN 56373

LITTLE ROCK, MN 320-584-5147

PIERZ, MN 320-468-2168

(320) 584-5520

LASTRUP, MN 320-468-2543

BUCKMAN, MN 320-468-6433

FFA SPECIAL EDITION | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD & BENTON COUNTY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2019 | Page 5B

Exhibiting education FFA reaches community through children’s barnyard

By NATASHA BARBER Staff Writer

SAUK RAPIDS – Each summer, thousands of people flood the Benton County Fair.

Families make their way to the southwest side of Sauk Rapids to eat corn dogs and cotton candy, watch tractor pulls and play games at the midway.

Many have another stop on their fair checklist – the children’s barnyard area.

“It’s one of the highlights of the fair,” said Heidi Anderson, advisor to the Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA Chapter.

“Obviously the beer gardens and grandstand have high attendance, but on that end of the fair, it is probably one of the most trafficked areas.”

Leah Mohs, Leah Mohs agreed.

Sauk Rapids-Rice “It’s a really fun place FFA Chapter Reporter to go,” said Mohs, SRR FFA chapter reporter. “It helps kids see animals. There are a lot of people who only have cats and dogs at home, and don’t even know what a horse looks like or a chicken. It’s a fun experience for little kids, and they love seeing the little animals.”

A calf rests at the FFA Children’s Barnyard inside the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids August 2017. The exhibit is hosted by the Sauk Rapids-Rice and Foley high school FFA chapters.

PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

Josie Pozorski, Skylar Morris, Kennedy Pederson and Isabella Pederson hold animals at the FFA Children’s Barnyard Aug. 2 2017 in Sauk Rapids. The barnyard has been a staple at the Benton County Fair since the late 1970s.

The idea for the Benton County Fair Children’s Barnyard began in 1974 when WVAL radio station provided funding for a family rest area. A small building was built on the northwest portion of the grounds and served as benches and bathrooms for the first two years of its life.

In 1976, Phil Pederson, a fair board member, approached Eugene Pulles about his idea to establish a display where fairgoers could get close to animals.

Pulles was teaching vocational agriculture at Sauk Rapids High School at the time, and the two helped organize outdoor pens and shelter for larger animals.

Because the Benton County Fair had never hosted

Two alpacas are penned at the FFA Children’s Barnyard in Sauk Rapids August 2017. The Benton County Fair exhibit features an assortment of farm animals.

The FFA Creed Celebrating 89 years of the FFA Creed......................

I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

an FFA livestock show, the area gave FFA members, from both the Foley and Sauk Rapids chapters, the opportunity to exhibit livestock at the fair. Since that time, the area has received a facelift and incorporated interactive educational experiences where families can do more than pet and view animals – they can learn about agriculture through games, coloring projects, video technology, replicas, speakers and more. FFA members continue to staff the children’s barnyard, teaching fairgoers each day of the fair.

Event planning begins with the annual baseball game between the SRR and Foley FFA chapters in midsummer.

“We have a sheet where everyone signs up with what animals they want to bring and the dates they could help participate at the fair,” Mohs said.

After information is gathered, Alan Stemper – children’s barnyard coordinator and Foley FFA advisor – and Anderson notify students as the fair grows closer. The day before the fair opens, members deliver animals and supplies, and set up the exhibit.

Dressed in matching T-shirts for easy identification, each member is asked to contribute three hours of their time during fair week. Many work more.

“We like to have at least five FFA members there at all times,” Mohs said. “We want someone watching the dogs, someone in the hatchery and someone watching the larger animals. We want the pens clean, with fresh food and water. We also have to make sure

Exhibiting Continued on page 7B

GRAIN BINS, GRAIN DRYERS, MATERIAL HANDLING

CHECK US OUT FOR SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so -- for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

Ż Family owned and operated Ż Award winning dealer Ż Servicing farms from 40-35,000 acres

Rice, MN • 320-393-2639

completegrainsystems.com

Page 6B | FEBRUARY 2019 | FFA SPECIAL EDITION | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD & BENTON COUNTY NEWS

NATIONAL FFA WEEK FEB. 16-23, 2019

Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA MOTTO

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live and Living to Serve FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers; FFA also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more.

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School FFA members include Ashley Hommerding (front, from left), Kaety Rainer, Kalleigh Wagner, Nicole Ackerman, Kaelin Rainer and David Stamm; (middle, from left) Allie Ackerman, Katie Erickson, Emily Brenny, Mataya Czech, Colton Gummert and Justin Scheeler; (back, from left) Emily Kath, Jacob Weber, Adam Scapanski, Leah Mohs, Noah Steffes, Michael Brambrink and Jenna Bukowski.

Together, we can make a lasting difference.

Imagine the impact if we all do just one thing—big or small— to show our support. Visit F FA dot org todayfor more information.

Let’s keep our F FA community strong!

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School FFA officers include reporter Leah Mohs (front, from left) sentinel Noah Steffes, president Jenna Bukowski and secretary Michael Brambrink; (back, from left) vice president Jacob Weber, officer-at-large Adam Scapanski and treasurer Emily Kath.

These Pages Are Courtesy of the Following Sponsors:

Manea’s Meats

D & P’s RAPIDS REPAIR

The Sausage S usage Specialists Sa

We Support all

FFA Members

www.maneasmeats.com

(320) 253-8683

320

.1 .253

114 2nd Ave N., Sauk Rapids, MN

655

Auto Repair

Paul Reis & Dan Jorgensen 229 Stearns Dr. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

STEVEN V. BAKER, LTD. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 1287 2nd St. N., Ste. 201 P.O. Box 215 Sauk Rapids, MN

320.253.5175 800.252.5175 www.svbltd.com Over 30 Agriculture Skid Steer Attachments

We are here because of you!

High Dump Bucket

We Support National FFA Week!

Rock Buckets

Manure Scrapers

Brush Cutters

Bale Grapples

Auger Drives

Bale Spears

Steven Baker CPA Corina Schlichting CPA

FFA SPECIAL EDITION | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD & BENTON COUNTY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2019 | Page 7B Exhibiting continued from page 5

A kitten is held by a volunteer at the FFA children’s barnyard in August 2017. Large and small animals are featured at the exhibit.

the aisles are swept and clean, so no one slips or trips, and we need to make sure kids don’t throw food and toys into the pens.”

Rabbits, alpacas, sheep, swine, cattle, ducklings, hens and chicks – the children’s barnyard displays a variety of animals for fairgoers to view. Outside of the barnyard shelter are interactive exhibits to educate fairgoers about agriculture. A cow model introduces children and adults as to where milk comes from.

“We are trying to teach people there are other animals than house pets,” Mohs said. “There is a wide variety of animals, and there are different uses for all of them.”

Mohs said because the Benton County Fair is in proximity to an urban setting, some visitors do not understand where their food comes from or what the agricultural industries provide.

“It’s a fun experience to see the reaction people

(Above) Dan Vu milks the Amazing Talking Milking Cow at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids August 2015. The educational exhibit is located at the FFA Children’s Barnyard.

(Right) Ella Handeland squeals in delight while viewing animals at the FFA Children’s Barnyard in August 2016.

(Below) A sow and piglets are on display at the barnyard in August 2017.

“ It’s a fun experience for little kids, and they love seeing the little animals.” get when you tell them what the animal is,” Mohs said. “Some people look at a horse and think it’s a goat because they have never seen it before – the expressions they have on their face. And when you tell them how much they eat or drink a day, they are always surprised by the amount.”

The children’s barnyard is a learning experience for more than those who visit, however. It also provides an opportunity for FFA members to put the knowledge they have learned through Supervised Agricultural Experiences and Career Development Events to test. From public speaking to livestock trivia, FFA members call upon data each day at the fair to ensure they are passing on accurate information to those less knowledgeable.

“When we do this, we are all learning together, which is a fun experience, but we’re also teaching other people,” Mohs said. “… You see different sides of everything.”

Despite varying comprehension levels, the children’s barnyard brings community together as FFA members teach others and themselves while volunteering as agricultural ambassadors at the nearly week-long fair.

These Pages Are Courtesy of the Following Sponsors:

Proud to Support All FFA Members Commercial & Residential Services Plumbing 320-387-3540

Heating & A/C 320-259-5912

St. Cloud Area

www.freds-plumbing.com

Unde 30 Day r s St. Pat’s to !

ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC.

We make the dairy products that make the brand.

10 Main St. East • Rice, MN

For more information: AMPI Paynesville Division | 320-243-3794 www.ampi.com

320-393-9154

FFA t & Raffle Breakfas17 • 9-12:30 Sun., Feb. ring at Henry’s Cate Foley

Gilman Co-op Creamery FEED & FARM SUPPLY STORE

(320) 387-2770 0 • 9920 992 920 0 - 115th 115t 11 15th 5tth St. St N.E., St N E Gi Gilman, G Gil il il MN

ALL LINES OF INSURANCE www.tricoins.net ti i t Tri-County Insurance Foley Tri-County Insurance Frandsen Auto Bank Lobby 800 Industrial Dr S Suite 206 Sauk Rapids, MN • (320) 251-2552 Foley, MN • (320) 968-6496

Proud Supporter of FFA! y akerry h ba es - fressh es essh tasssttte e fre s l le b a t ta get eg ve h ve esh re meat - fr

orrs vo a avvo fla hfl esssh re - ffrre

110 First Street South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 • 320-252-2141 Store Hours: Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week

- fresh

PAYNESVILLE PRINCETON LITTLE FALLS 725 Lake Avenue South 3708 Baptist Church Road 16069 Hwy 27 East 320-243-7474 763-389-3453 320-632-5469 SAUK CENTRE SAUK RAPIDS 1140 Centre Street • 320-352-6511 1035 35th Ave NE • 320-252-2010

www.mmcjd.com

Full Service Realtor Bill Molitor RE/Max Results Commercial 3950 3rd Avenue N. St. Cloud, MN 56303

Awarded Certificat e of Exchange Agent

by Starker Service s, Inc. as an expert in tax deferr ed, Section 1031 exchanges.

Ph. 320-251-2200 Cell: 320-249-2156

Page 8B | FEBRUARY 2019 | FFA SPECIAL EDITION | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD & BENTON COUNTY NEWS

Ask about our Sign-On Bonus!

For a limited time!

Blow Molded Specialties, Inc. MIDWEST

Are you looking to make a career change?

Look no further!

Blow Molded Specialties MIDWEST is hiring!

We are currently offering a $750.00 Sign-on Bonus in addition to our other excellent benefits: • Medical & Dental plans starting as low as $70 per month with company paying 75% of the plan costs. PLUS, a $1000 annual company paid Health Savings Account contribution • 40 hours of PTO at each of your 3 months and 1-year anniversary • 7 different shift options to meet your needs • 9 Paid holidays • Paid Weekly • 401k with employer match • Company paid short term disability • Company paid life insurance

Stop in to fill out application and drop off resume at 222 Bronder Drive, Foley, MN 56329 Call 320-968-7251 for additional details Email resume to: missy.bruggenthies@blowmolded.com