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Nominations open for citizen of the year SAUK RAPIDS — The city of Sauk Rapids is accepting nominations for the 2019 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year. Any Sauk Rapids citizen who has provided outstanding service to the community is eligible to be nominated. Nominees may be active in faith-based or civic organizations, boards or commissions, community groups or business activities. Nominees may also be leaders in human service work in the community or work diligently behind the scenes. Adults of any age will be considered for their past and present community work. Brochures can be picked up at the Sauk Rapids Government Center or at the service counter inside Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids. They are also available on the city’s website, http://www. ci.sauk-rapids. mn.us. Nominations are easy to submit and consist of up to one page of information indicating why this individual is deserving of the recognition. Nominations should be returned to the Sauk Rapids Government Center by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. They can be dropped off or mailed to 250 Summit Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379; or emailed to rolson@ci.saukrapids.mn.us. The Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year awards reception will be from 4:30-6 p.m. April 22 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. It is open to the public. For more information, call committee member Ross Olson at 320-258-5302 or visit the city’s website.

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Club members happy with record totals, quality trails BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

GILMAN – With snow piles heaping in parking lots and yards, some Minnesotans say they are tired of winter. That is not the case with members of the Benton County Snowmobile Club. “Heaven,” said Delroy Rothstein, club president, when describing this season’s snowfall. “Snowmobile heaven. When I rode in today, the trails were nicer than I have ever seen them – ever.” The St. Cloud area received 27.6 inches of snow in February and nearly 50 inches total this season, according to Bob Weisman, St. Cloud State University’s meteorology professor. The accumulation combined with the cold weather has made the month a trail-rider’s dream. Rothstein said it has been five years since Benton County has had quality snowmobile trails. “Last year, we went out with

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Benton County Snowmobile Club members – Mike Waseka (from left), Cleve Johnston, Wayne Starry, Delroy Rothstein and Todd Starry – stand outside the club’s building in Gilman Feb. 27. The club is responsible for maintaining the 101 miles of snowmobile trails in Benton County.

the groomers one time towards spring,” Rothstein said. “The previous three years, we never started them up. So hopefully you can understand why we are excited

this year.” “This amount … surprises Still the season came as a even us,” Rothstein said. shock. With little snowfall prior to Mike Waseka, treasurer and mid-January, the club was expectClub page 5 ing another idle year.

Closing one door, opening another Glanzer retires from Good Shepherd Community BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Growing up with his grandfather next door, Bruce Glanzer became empathetic with the elder population at an early age. “I have a heart for older adults,” Glanzer said. “I have always admired their wisdom and knowledge.” Now, with over 42 years in the long-term care profession, Glanzer has retired from his position as president and chief executive officer of Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids.

OBITUARIES • Michael W. Chaika • June A. Gates • Judy M. Heintze • Patricia A. Soyka

Glanzer’s last day was Jan. 11, and he was recognized by Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger at the Feb. 25 city council meeting where Glanzer received an Extra Mile Award. With plans to become a physician, Glanzer took a job as a certified nursing assistant during college. After graduating and when it came time to sign papers for medical school, the Sauk Rapids resident said he simply could not do it. Glanzer’s path was rerouted. He was offered employment as an administrator for a 45-bed nursing home in Armour, S.D., with the understanding that if he did not enjoy the job after six PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER months, he could move on. That Bruce Glanzer, of Sauk Rapids, stands inside Good Shepherd was not the case. Community Feb. 27 in Sauk Rapids. Glanzer retired Jan. 11 after serving nearly 20 years as the long-term care facility’s chief executive Glanzer page 3 officer and president.

PUBLIC NOTICES • Watab Township Annual Meeting and Election - pg. 6B • Minden Township Annual Meeting and Election - pg. 7B • Sauk Rapids Township Annual Meeting and Election-pg. 11 • Benton County Public Hearing Notice, March 14 - pg. 7B • Benton County Public Hearing Notice, March 19 - pg. 6B • Benton County 2019 SCORE Grants - pg. 6B

• City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Meeting Minutes - pg. 11 • Benton County Advertisement for Bids - pg. 6B • Benton County Advertisement for Bids - CR 78 and CR 286 - pg. 6B • Assumed Name - Chakra Sound Garden - pg. 6B

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choice. The point is he ate everything and stopped eating potato chips, and he was happy as a lark.” Glanzer said another resident has been able to completely wean themselves from nutritional supplement drinks because the individual is not receiving nutrients through the foods he or she is choosing to eat from the menu. “That’s important to me,” Glanzer said. “To eat what you want is significant in terms of weight loss and in terms of personal gratification.” Under Glanzer’s direction, Good Shepherd Community has received countless awards. According to the retiree, the most notable are the 2003 Innovation of the Year award for its LongTerm Care Connections LPN Training Program implemented with St. Cloud Technical and Community College’s nursing program and the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Silver Award in the Skilled High Tech-High Touch category for the dining program described above. Glanzer also said personally receiving the 2003 LeadingAge Minnesota Kal Michaels Outstanding Leadership Award, given to the administrator of the year, meant a lot to him because he was nominated by his staff. As Glanzer moves on as a retired emeritus, his work is not quite finished. He has contracted to consult Good Shepherd’s new CEO and president, Michael Stordahl, for a smooth transition, as well as work for profession as a whole in the political and development arenas. Glanzer said with the baby-boomer population retiring, quality of life in long-term care will be a minimum requirement and the challenge will be how the profession continues to employ a workforce and afford operations. “We’re on the tip of the ice berg right now,” Glanzer said. “Every current year in Minnesota,

Glanzer from front “It was a calling,” Glanzer said. “God called me to do it; that’s all I can really say. … I was led there by a friend, but I am a strong believer in faith and that God puts people where He needs them and wants them. … It was just where I needed to be.” Glanzer managed six facilities in South Dakota – rebuilding each for his employer – before accepting the job at Good Shepherd in 1999 and moving to Sauk Rapids with his wife Cindy and children. Over his 19 years at the facility, Glanzer has helped make countless changes and additions for the betterment of the people Good Shepherd serves. He worked to build the community’s chapel, and the community became the first long-term care campus in the nation to have an official Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod. Memory care cottages, patio homes and a senior care community in Becker were all constructed during Glanzer’s time. But potentially the largest contribution Glanzer has made to the Good Shepherd Community is the overhaul of its care plan. “The one thing I changed here was the culture – from the institution model of care to what we call the household model of care,” Glanzer said. “From a resident standpoint, that culture change is the No. 1 accomplishment I am really proud of as an organization. It changed the dynamics.” After attending a national conference in the early 2000s, Glanzer began asking himself what he would want if in a long-term care facility and put himself in residents’ shoes. Architects, his leadership team and he began to brainstorm ideas around offering quality of life as well as quality of care. Good Shepherd led central

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Bruce Glanzer (left) accepts an Extra Mile Award Feb. 25 from Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger in Sauk Rapids. Glanzer was recognized for his contributions to the community after retiring from the position of chief executive officer and president of Good Shepherd Community.

Minnesota nursing and assisted living facilities in the culture change and overhauled its entire campus in the last 15 years. “We changed the concept from institution to personal-centered care,” Glanzer said. “… It’s not only about quality of care today, it’s also about quality of life and that’s a really positive change.” The campus was renovated from multiple beds in spaces to 154 private suites and four companion suites. Noise from intercom systems and health alarms were reduced through the use of wireless two-way communication by personnel. Staff became universal workers who tended to all needs of residents rather than being assigned to specific duties such as cooking or cleaning. And residents were given back choice – they are now asked about, rather than told, how and when they would like to perform their routines. To complete his initiative, Glanzer had one more idea to introduce before his retirement. Glanzer’s last piece to the puzzle was aligning dietary programming to personal centered care. The Anytime Dining Program was implemented

“I changed that concept from, we’re going to just take care of people to we’re going to take care of them with love,” Glanzer said. “And, that’s the push nationally that has changed long-term care.” - Bruce Glanzer in July 2018. “In the past, we would serve an entrée and have an alternate entrée, and if you didn’t like them, oh well,” Glanzer said. “… Wherever I go, whether it’s a restaurant or here, I want choice. So, we implemented our always-available dining menu in a restaurant-type style.” Residents are now able to order food and drink off a menu at anytime during the program’s 12-hour daily window. Meals are cooked and delivered within 15 minutes of the order being placed. The program has made a huge impact in a short amount of time, according to Glanzer.

“There was one of our residents who literally would not eat anything (at mealtime), but go to the coffee shop and eat potato chips,” he said. “When you put food in front of that individual, no matter how much the individual was prompted the food sat there. When the new menu was implemented, the staff asked the person what the individual wanted on the menu, and the person chose pancakes and bacon and got it. From that point on to the time I left, threemeals-a-day, seven-daysa-week, the individual has ordered two pancakes and two strips of bacon. That’s what he ate, but it was his

65,000 people are turning 65 and that will continue to 2030. By 2021, there will be more older adults (65 and older) than children in K-12 education in our state. That is why I say this economic monster is coming right in the face of legislature and governors, and no one knows how to deal with it. It’s not so much what the legislature is going to do, but what the public is going to demand and need in long-term care that there is not enough money for. That is the upcoming dilemma with the baby boomer section.” Still, Glanzer is proud of the strides the profession has made in terms of personal centered care, and he believes it will only continue to improve. “I changed that concept from, we’re going to just take care of people to we’re going to take care of them with love,” Glanzer said. “And, that’s the push nationally that has changed long-term care.”

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City markets land BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The city of Sauk Rapids is selling land. The council approved marketing a parcel on the southwest corner of the Golden Spike Road Northeast and Industrial Boulevard intersection at the Feb. 25 meeting. The land was purchased for $375,000 in June 2012 for a potential second municipal liquor store site but is no longer needed. The city has $100,000 in escrow which will be used to offset loss should the property not sell for the purchased price. Marketing the property was recommended by the liquor committee. In other council news: - Approved upgrading the point of sale system at the municipal liquor store. The POS and computer hardware will cost $13,894.33 and have a yearly service fee of about $2,400. The credit reader will be able to read chip cards and the system will allow the city to offer a customer rewards program. - Authorized advertisement of bids for the 2019 Ridge Road Improvement Project. - Mayor Kurt Hunstiger reminded residents it is their responsibility to clear sidewalks and fire hydrants adjacent to their properties.

OBITUARIES/NEWS Patricia A. Soyka

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Patricia A. Soyka, age 76, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away Feb. 23, 2019, at the Foley Nursing Home after three years of complications associated with dementia of the Alzheimer’s variety. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls at a later date. Visitation was from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church. Pat was born Feb. 1, 1943, the only child of Marie and Erv Marten, of

Patricia A. Soyka

Sauk Rapids. She attended Sauk Rapids grade school and high school, graduating third in her class. She graduated from St. Cloud State University with a teaching degree. Later she obtained a master’s degree from St. Mary’s University. Pat taught high school language arts to a lot of students for most of her life. On Aug. 19, 1967, she married Richard “Dick”

Michael W. Chaika Judy Mae Heintze Funeral services were 10 a.m. March 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Judy Mae Heintze, age 78, who passed away Feb. 25 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. David Hinz and Rev. John Beck officiated and burial was at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Friday at the church. Trinity Lutheran prayers were at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Judy was born June 9, 1940, in Minden Township (Benton County) to Henry and Eva (Friend) Meyer. She married John Heintze Aug. 9, 1958, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Popple Creek. Judy was homemaker and also worked at Fingerhut in St. Cloud. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Judy enjoyed traveling, sewing, crocheting, embroidery, reading and visiting with others. She was a caring woman who was very proud of her

Judy Mae Heintze

family. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John of Sauk Rapids; daughters, Kimberly Friend (Benjamin Cyr) of Cologne and Lynn (Ed) Holmgren of Foley; sisters and brothers, Evelyn Stiller of Rochester, Mary Ann Christiansen of St. Cloud, Ed Meyer of Rancho Cordova, Calif., and John Meyer of Oronoco; grandchildren, Benjamin (Kelly), Samantha (Vincent), Tim (Kelli), Andrew (Aughtom), and Sarah (Allen); and 15 great-grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; and granddaughter, Laura. Obituary and guestbook available online: www.williamsdingmann. com. R-9-1B

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Feb. 26 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Popple Creek for Michael “Mike” W. Chaika, age 60, who passed away Feb. 22, 2019 at his home. Rev. Dr. Timothy T.J. Rehwaldt officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church in Popple Creek. Mike was born Sept. 2, 1958, to William and Renate (Schroeder) Chaika in Aurora, Colo.. Following in his father’s footsteps, Mike proudly served our country in the United States Air Force

June A. Gates Memorial services were 11 a.m. Feb. 25 at Country Manor Chapel in Sartell for June A. Gates, age 84, who passed away Feb. 21, 2019 at Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. Chaplain Jeb Reiter officiated and burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Sauk Rapids. Visitation was one hour prior to the services Monday at Country Manor Chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams

Michael W. Chaika

from 1976-80. He married Beverly Mendel July 27, 1985, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Popple Creek. Mike worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for 35 years. He was an active member of the church sharing his faith as a deacon, teaching Sunday school and

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over. Pat is survived by her husband, Dick; sons, Scott Soyka and Steve Soyka (Natalie); sisters-in-law, Carol Werner and Sandy Mooneyham; brothers-inlaw, Tom Soyka (Dawn Kuhl) and Mike Soyka; her boxer dog, Ruby; and a whole lot of good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; Dick’s parents; sister-in-law, Mary Soyka; and brotherin-law, John Soyka. A special thank you to the staff at the St. Cloud Hospital and the very caring staff at the Foley Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Obituary and guestbook available online at www. williamsdingmann.com.R-9-1B

VBS. Mike was an adult volunteer with the Benton County 4-H, a member of the Elk River Critters 4-H Club and the Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions Club. He was an adult that still knew how to act like a kid and enjoyed playing video games, being on the shooting range, and cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Mike will be most remembered for being the guy with a kind soul who was always there for you. Mike is survived by his wife, Beverly of Sauk Rapids; his mother, Renate Chaika of Sauk Rapids; mother-in-law, Rosemary Mendel of Sauk

Rapids; sister, Beverly (Richard) Scharber of St. Cloud; sister-in-law, Cheryl Scapanski of Sauk Rapids; brother-in-law, Lloyd (Penny) Mendel of Foley; nieces and nephews, Daniel, Heidi, Cassie, Adam, Austin, John and Henry. He was preceded in death by his father, William; fatherin-law, Donald Mendel and brother-in-law, John Scapanski. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.R-9-1B

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June was born June 8, 1934, in St. Cloud to Arthur and Edith (Zdunek) Koepp. She married Duane Kosloske and they later divorced, she then married Dale Gates. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. June enjoyed going to the casino, traveling, and visits with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loving, kind, caring, and was always June A. Gates watchful and involved. Survivors include her Dingmann Family Funeral sons, Michael (Diane) Home, Sauk Rapids.

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Soyka. While attending St. Cloud State University, she was a waitress at the original Sam’s Pizza. Dick was a pizza maker. Two sons resulted, Steve and Scott Soyka. Besides teaching, Pat was a skilled fiber artist who wove many beautiful creations. She sold these items at many, many different art fairs in five states. Pat loved to travel, including 10 trips to Hawaii, floating down the Grand Canyon in a raft, going down the Amazon River in an African Queen type boat, and several overnight train trips. Pat loved to spend part of winter in Ft. Myers Beach, Fla. She really enjoyed playing bingo at the Sauk Rapids American Legion and VFW. Pat was a very active member of the League of Women Voters until the Alzheimer’s took

Kosloske of New Hope, and Gary Kosloske of Gilbert, Ariz.; grandchildren, Cory, Shane, and Kyle; and greatgrandchildren, Karson, Ruby, Emmett, Kirby, and Brooks. She was preceded in death by an infant son; her parents; first husband, Duane in 2016; and second husband, Dale in 2006. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com. R-9-1B

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One of the Benton County Snowmobile Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snow groomer is positioned in Gilman Feb. 27. The club, which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, purchases used equipment and refurbishes it to maintain the Benton County snowmobiling trails.

reimbursed for their efforts through revenues from snowmobile registrations and 1 percent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedicated gasoline tax. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our case, we get just over $300 per mile per season,â&#x20AC;? Rothstein said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That rate varies depending on where you are in the state. The south gets a little less, the north more. Almost all of the work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the man-power â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is volunteer.â&#x20AC;? Grooming trails is not as simple as one would think, and preparation needs to be done every year, regardless of knowing whether the flakes will fall or not. It starts with connecting with landowners for permission, signing property and leveling ground in fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a level ground to start with, you will not have a good trail,â&#x20AC;? Rothstein said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snow does cover up a lot of evils, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover everything.â&#x20AC;? Then, once the snow arrives, groomers tend to the trails twice weekly with a drag, avoiding weekend traffic.

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Feb. 20 1111 hrs: Officers received a call of a male who fell off a lift on the 1300 block of 39th Avenue Northeast. Upon arrival, male was responsive but had injuries to head and neck. Gold Cross Ambulance Service transported the male to the hospital. Feb. 21 1146 hrs: Officers assisted a female in collecting belongings on Third Avenue South. Female did not feel comfortable getting her things without an officer.

For a premium trail, groomers travel at about eight miles per hour. Depending on the route in Benton County, the job can take up to 14 hours. Volunteers are often in the cold and darkness, alone in the middle of the night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lot of danger to be out there grooming,â&#x20AC;? said Cleve Johnston, who has helped groom trails since 2006. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all fun and games like everyone thinks it is.â&#x20AC;? But, the cold temperatures and moisture work in the groomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When snow falls it actually generates heat because of the snowflakes banging into one another,â&#x20AC;? Waseka said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why when you get drifting snow it seems so hard on the top. â&#x20AC;Ś The drag works the same way. It stirs up the snow, brings it together, adds friction from the collision, creating moisture on the surface and then lays it flat. We do it only at night because that is the coldest time of the day, and it allows the snow to set-up and have a

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Two injured in semi, car collision ST. CLOUD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two people received non-lifethreatening injuries Feb. 27 in a two-vehicle collision. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Nathan Domine, 43, of Sauk Rapids, was traveling east on Interstate 94 at 8:17 a.m. in Albertville when the semitruck he was driving rearended a vehicle driven by Alyssa Nguyen, 20, of Big Lake. Both Domine and Nguyen were transported to the Monticello Hospital. Rollover causes injuries ST. CLOUD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Sauk Rapids woman was injured Feb. 24 in St. Michael. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Elizabeth Eidem, 38, was traveling east on Interstate 94 at Highway 241 around 11:30 a.m. when her vehicle hit a patch of ice, went off road and rolled into the ditch. Eidem was transported to the Maple Grove Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Her passenger, Louise Begnoche, 67, of Royalton, was not injured. Allina Health EMS assisted at the scene. Icy roads contribute to two-vehicle crash

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Letters to the Editor SRR should complete the conference season Troy Davis, Fergus Falls I am writing to you to express my disappointment in the SRR School District for not fulfilling its obligation to play out the girls basketball schedule. As a former Minnesota State High School League Activities Director, I understand the difficulty of finding dates for rescheduling events due to weather. SRR had several opportunities to travel to Fergus Falls but chose not to. It is obvious, by looking at the win-loss records, SRR simply did not want to compete against Fergus Falls. Decisions like this go against what extracurricular activities are intended for. What lesson is the district sending to not only its athletes but anyone who has SRR on the schedule? SRR has very quickly become the butt of jokes around the conference. It is even more embarrassing when Sartell-St. Stephen traveled to Moorhead this past Saturday for a boys basketball game. This is the same day and the same stretch of road SRR claimed was untravellable. This was yet another opportunity SRR had to honor the schedule on its part. This is a black eye on the SRR activities department, and I expect the district will make some sort of attempt to make this right. I would expect that at the very least SRR will travel to Fergus Falls twice next winter for both conference girls basketball games against Fergus Falls. Reverse the situation and tell me you would not feel the same way.

Watab Residents, it is time to vote March 12 Jessica Storkamp, Sartell In annual town board elections from 2012-17 turnout was low, 34-90 voters each year. Last year, due to concerns about a new fire department and thanks to a new candidate in the race, there was a sharp increase to 437 voters. In elections this small, your vote really matters. This year brings another new candidate, Steve Wollak. Mr. Wollak and I are both regular attendees of the monthly meetings. After seeing how residents and their tax dollars are treated, I agree with his statement that it is time for a change. I interviewed Mr. Wollak to get more in depth on his thoughts. Watab, as an urban township, has the ability to set up a fire department without a citizen’s vote. What are your thoughts on emergency services? SW: We have two emergency services departments that serve us now and do a great job. I see no need to form our own department. What do you think about the concerns raised in the meetings that the township is double-dipping or charging residents twice for medical services. SW: I believe residents of fire district one should not have to pay for medical calls because they are taxed for this service already. A resident raised concerns last year about how much money is being spent on lawyers. What do you think? SW: It is much more cost effective to consult an attorney before taking action than it is to hire an attorney to clean up situations that would have been avoided with sound legal advice at the outset. The Minnesota Association of Townships offers legal seminars and free legal advice on many topics. Supervisor Craig Gondeck researched limiting the township to one garbage hauler. There were concerns about residents being mandated to pay for garbage service, even if they did not want any. Do you think that is a good idea? SW: Absolutely not. Let people negotiate their own prices and what company, if any. What do you think of township roads? SW: Maintaining and managing roads is one of the major functions of the township board. This duty has been neglected. We are behind on servicing roads. I support the detailed plan to assess and budget for needed improvements introduced by our newest supervisor last year. Stop by the town hall between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 to vote Steve Wollak for supervisor and Nicole Burski for clerk.

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Why killing babies is vital to our way of life Cringe. Did I write that correctly? teacher for you. Want less time on your Yes, I did. We are an instantaneous culture criminal sentence? Hire a good lawyer. who prides ourselves on deep thought and Want sexual gratification? Hire a prostitute. progressive movements, yet we never take But, human life? Would we ever get to the the time to think anything through thorpoint of snuffing out human life for conoughly. After all, that takes time. So, how venience sake? Oh, we are there. And, we did abortion become such a valuable comhave made it a commodity. modity to our culture? All things instant Even after the world was exposed to and losing proper focus, that is how. the atrocities of harvested baby parts and Our entertainment needs scream Netthe insensitivity of those orchestrating and flix now, Amazon now, Insta-pot now, and BY MERCY NYGAARD describing the process, abortions were still they are things I have been grateful for. allowed, funded and supported. But, why Life by Faith These are not morally wrong to use but not? In Planned Parenthood’s annual report possibly all part of our instant mentality. they showed that after 2016, abortions inHow about our health needs? Pain meds, creased and health services decreased, govcholesterol meds and high blood pressure pills are the ernment funding increased and their total net assets inthree most common prescriptions according to Medi- creased from $1.6 billion to $1.9 billion. Abortions are cinet.com. If you vaguely research what are the most profitable, easily accessible and convenient. We have popular prescriptions for instant help, a series of anxi- made abortion more accessible at any stage of life inety and antidepressant prescriptions are listed. If we side or outside the womb, and we have celebrated it by are having bodily health problems, diet is the long and standing up in applause at legislation and lighting up tedious road, and if we are having mental health prob- monuments. lems, slowing down to do what is needed is the long and If you wish to be no part of this society that makes tedious road. Instead, get your instant fix by filling out a abortion vital to our way of life then I encourage you prescription. to switch your focus. “Whatever things are true, whatSpeaking of mental and bodily health, what about ever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatthose of us who are hormonally off balance and con- ever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatfused about our gender? Well, you can choose whatever ever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and gender you wish to identify with at any given stage in if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these your life. Again, who desires to take the time-consum- things,” (Phil 4:8). ing months to balance hormones through prayer and And, that takes time. That is right. It is not instantadiet, eliminating toxins and supplementing vitamins? neous. Just choose a gender and stay confused. Think about it, To meditate is to focus for a period of time. God and think thoroughly. My statements do not come with- values time. He gave us nine hard and beautiful months out sensitivity. There has been a lot of gut-wrenching to grow the life inside us. Instant decisions that are not pain for individuals trying to grasp their divine design, thought through will only bring regret. God tells us and there has been little guidance. Because of our in- to meditate on His word so we can discern right from stantaneous and tolerating culture, it is far easier to wrong. This is the only way to know the best action say, pick a gender. Sounds more convenient, right? But to take when standing up against evil. And, that poswhen thought out thoroughly, the implications are dras- ture may not look like standing up. We should all slow tic depression, drastic surgery and drastic suicide. down, get on our knees and while praying for our nation Want good grades? Have your parent argue your and repenting for our nation.

Pruning trees

March is a good time to take a look at od. First make a shallow cut straight up from deciduous trees and do some pruning for their the bottom edge of the branch. The purpose health. Look for branches that are too close of this first cut is to prevent the bark from riptogether and may rub against each other in ping down the trunk when the second cut is the wind. This rubbing may cause outer bark made. Cut No. 2 is made from the top down to be worn off and expose inner bark to disand is made further out on the branch. This eases and insects. Dead or dying branches cut completely removes the branch from the should also be removed before they break tree. The third step is to remove the stub that BY LINDA G. is now left on the tree. Look for a swelling off and cause damage as they fall. BranchTENNESON right where the tree branch begins to extend es that have grown at narrow angles to the Green and from the trunk. This swelling is called the main trunk should be removed as well as waGrowing in branch collar. Cut the branch stub off just ter sprouts – those narrow stems that grow Benton County outside of the branch collar. The branch colstraight up from an established branch. Howlar contains hormones that help the tree seal ever, do not remove more than one quarter of a tree’s branches and foliage at one time. Trees that off the open wound left from a branch removal. Look need a lot of work should be pruned over a several year at trees that have been pruned several years ago. If they period to avoid too much shock to the tree. Fruit trees were cut correctly just outside the branch collar, there are pruned so there is sufficient air circulation between should be a ring of smooth bark all around the area the branches in the middle of the tree which will pro- where the pruning was done. Eventually, the smooth mote better fruit production. Oak trees should not be bark may expand and close up the wound completely. pruned between April and July. During these months, It is not necessary to cover pruning cuts, but if done for beetles are active and may carry the fungus that causes aesthetic reasons, use shellac, latex paint or a product oak wilt on their bodies. If the beetle lands on a recent formulated as a tree wound sealer. For your safety, hire a professional arborist to retree wound, the tree becomes infected. Therefore, any emergency pruning done on oaks in the spring and sum- move any branches that cannot be safely removed from mer should have the wounds sealed within minutes of ground level, including any branches near electrical the work being completed. Sealing the wound prevents lines. Go to https://www.extension.umn.edu/plantingthe odor of freshly cut wood from attracting these in- and-growing-guides/pruning-trees-and-shrubs for diasects. Other trees are also best pruned in late winter to grams and further details on pruning your trees. Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota reduce diseases from infecting them. Pruning cuts should be done by a three-step meth- Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

Letter to the Editor Northstar: Talk is cheap, light rail is not Ed Maier, Sauk Rapids We do not need another study of Northstar. For, we do not need Northstar. There are many reasons for this, but I will point out three main ones. Light rail takes serious tax money. For light rail is expensive to build and light rail is very expensive to operate. Northstar is a failure. Northstar has been operating for a number of years now, via a luxury coach from St.

Cloud. It has failed to live up to it hype, and it has failed to attract riders. It can legitimately be called a train wreck. My dad would call another study as throwing good money after bad. With new technology, there is a lot of activity with electric cars and even self-driving cars. There are predictions these cases will make light rail obsolete. The decision comes down to want or need. Some people in this community want light rail but Northstar has, by its failure, proved there is not a need.

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Future path of the Storm: Part I For the past four months, the Sauk for this professional collaboration. Rapids-Rice School District has hosted Multi-tiered system of support: The an extensive community conversation basis of a system that recognizes stuprocess that has given district leaderdents need varying levels of academic ship a chance to achieve one of our and social support. Interventions and most important goals: to listen closely classroom activities are designed to meet to our residents. This article is the first the needs of students who need intensive of a two-part series sharing what the skill work, as well as those who need a BY AARON SINCLAIR district has found and the plan of how to SRR Superintendent boost or additional academic challenge. move the school district forward. More These groupings are flexible so students than 20 meetings took place with groups including can be moved in and out of services as their needs parents, business owners, staff and community mem- change. bers. We visited with anyone who indicated an interRelationships, connections, safe and secure est in this conversation and facilitated meetings that (Maslow’s Hierarchy): In order for students to thrive ranged in size from one to 94. academically, we must create an environment where While the discussion was the backbone of the they know they are both physically and emotionally meetings, we also offered an opportunity to submit safe. They need to trust their teachers will support written comments and questions, shared a survey them as they engage in the productive struggle neceswith over 12,000 Sauk Rapids and Rice residents in sary for learning. They need to know they are respectthe district’s newsletter and offered an online version ed and cared for as unique individuals from a variety if anonymity was preferred. of backgrounds. Classroom routines and expectations The communities’ input was and is vital to help must create a daily structure that allows students to guide the future direction of the school district. The trust the learning environment. district asked the following questions: Grading reform: The process of examining how - How is the school experience different today classroom tasks and evaluations help us assess stuthan when you went to school, and how is it the same? dent skills with the goal of making grades more ac- What skills do our students need in order to be curate and consistent across instructors and grade levsuccessful in a changing world and workplace? els. This process must proceed large scale changes in - What evidence does the community need in or- grade reporting. der to know our schools are successfully educating Through the community conversation process, a our kids? number of topics came up that are of significance to - What are the challenges and opportunities for the future financial plans of the school district. our community as we work to provide the best educaFollowing the community’s desire for a clear plan tion possible for all of our students? on open enrollment and class sizes, the school board - What are the strengths of the Sauk Rapids-Rice passed a resolution Jan. 28, reaffirming established School District? grade level caps and closing open enrollment for the The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board and admin- 2019-20 school year. With this action in place, the istration spent Feb. 1-2 analyzing the community district will now begin building a budget in a closedfeedback and incorporated it into the strategic vision enrollment environment. Every effort is being made for the district. This work resulted in a series of action to reduce class sizes while maintaining the programsteps to support six strategic initiatives the school ming we offer throughout the district. The school disdistrict had identified. The six strategic initiatives are trict’s fund balance will enable us to do this in the achievement, fiscal accountability, communications short-term without any major cuts. and engagement, wellness, leadership effectiveness Safety and security were also a high priority choand personalized learning. sen by the community for better investments. In reAchievement: Upon entering kindergarten, chil- sponse, the school district is constructing new safe dren will be prepared for their educational journey and secure entrances at each school, implementing and continued success. By the end of the third grade, a new visitor management system throughout the students will achieve at or beyond grade level expec- district and is upgrading and expanding the security tations in reading and math. Racial and economic camera system. In addition, the district continues to achievement gaps between students will be closed, coordinate with law enforcement to plan school safewhile achievement will not be predictable by any de- ty training drills. mographic classification. Students will graduate from The community also expressed a desire for the high school prepared for college, career and life. school district to improve the Pleasantview ElemenFiscal accountability: Employees will fulfill pro- tary School building. The school board and adminfessional responsibilities with honesty and integrity, istration will soon launch a process for community while pursuing good stewardship of the district’s re- input on what these improvements look like and how sources. to fund them. More information will come on this in Communications and engagement: Students, the weeks ahead, but the school board and adminisfamilies, staff and community members will commu- tration truly need the help of the community to shape nicate, foster positive and supportive relationships, the future of Pleasantview Elementary School. and be positively engaged. The district’s fund balance is another area beWellness: Students, families, staff and commu- ing examined. The community indicated the school nity members will feel and promote a sense of be- district should strive to determine how to best use longing to the school district where social-emotional, available funding for needed improvements. As we physical and mental health needs are nurtured, re- work to determine school improvements, all funding spected and met. avenues will be on the table for discussion, including Leadership effectiveness: District leaders will the current fund balance. promote and foster continuous learning through inA final area that could impact the district’s finantentional goal setting, allocation of resources, imple- cial future is the amount of early childhood family mentation and evaluation of systems, programs and education and school readiness and preschool proself to maximize effectiveness. gramming the district offers. The district has heard Personalized learning: Learners will have access from the community that there is a desire for expandto appropriate support and resources, taking owner- ed programming. Finding the space to expand that ship for their educational journey through continuous program is the challenge. For now, we have found and purposeful collaboration, communication, criti- space at Rice Elementary School for expanded precal thinking and creativity. school programming but further work to determine Moving forward, specific focus areas and work how to expand programming with the current amount groups are now being established to support each ini- of space in the district is ongoing. tiative. The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board and I are Five focus areas were identified to support the appreciative to all those who have engaged in this achievement initiatives. process so far. At its core, the community conversaStandards alignment: The process of continually tion process is about listening and learning. In next examining our curriculum to ensure it prepares stu- week’s Sauk Rapids Herald, communications and endents to meet the academic standards set by the state gagement, wellness, leadership effectiveness and perof Minnesota and national organizations, such as fine sonalized learning will be discussed. I encourage any arts or physical education. and all stakeholders to contact me with any questions, Professional learning communities: An organiza- comments or feedback. I can be contacted at aaron. tional structure that recognizes the value of teachers sinclair@isd47.org or 320-258-1809. Go Storm. coming together to examine student outcomes, plan and develop common materials, as well as improve instructional practices. Time is set aside specifically

Letters to the Editor In response

Todd Waytashek, Watab Township Supervisor Watab residents of fire district one, take notice. One of the candidates for supervisor, Steve Wollak, is a fulltime employee of the city of Rice. Should he be elected, you would lose the influence of having someone living in your fire district voting on your emergency services. Any subject discussion or voting by him on the fire contract with Rice would be a conflict of interest unless he gives up his city position. This brings the voting supervisors to two, which sets up the possibility of a tie vote which ends in no contract. As for the letter last week from Mr. Burton, because he cannot seem to let this issue go, it would help if the facts were presented truthfully. The board did not attempt to start a fire department. Had we, Watab would already have a building standing, trucks, firefighters and emergency services in place, and services being provided. The board did research the subject at the behest of the voters. After gathering information from five fire departments, we calculated the costs, including a building, equipment, training and many other expenses. We used the info the departments supplied to help make sure we had all expenses identified. There would not have been any change to taxes; savings from canceling the fire contracts would have covered all expenses including the building. The presentation is on the website. Feel free to take a look. There would have been an improvement to emergency services because the fire hall would have been centrally located in the township and service to the east side of Little Rock Lake would have been greatly improved. Responders would not have to come south, then cross the northbound lanes of Highway 10, then go up the east side of the lake. After presenting the conclusions, the board chose not to address the issue. I will not speak for the other supervisors; my reasons were while the cost savings were there, they were not enough to offset the losses in the bigger picture. Rice and Sauk Rapids fire departments would see negative changes in their ISO (Insurance Service Office) ratings, which would affect residents of Rice, Sauk Rapids, Watab, Langola and many other areas. Last, I do second his recommendation to attend town board meetings. We welcome new, additional input. Different eyes on various issues help provide us with new ways to address problems.

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Pat Spence, Watab Township Watab Township residents will elect board members March 12. As a former clerk, I know there is a huge learning curve for new board members. In 2018, Watab received a new supervisor, clerk and treasurer – a large turnover for a board of five people who are responsible to govern our township with over 3,200 people. Challengers for clerk Jon Hull and supervisor Craig Gondeck have no experience in government leadership. In contrast, Jon Hull has decades of experience as an election administrator, record keeper, accountant and secretary for two school districts, including Sauk Rapids-Rice. In 2020, the township will be part of the presidential election. It would be great to have a seasoned election official in charge. All of Jon’s past work experience is utilized in her position as clerk, and she is still learning new things as they occur. Supervisor Gondeck expanded clean-up day, started the adopt-a-town road project and initiated the installation of outdoor warning sirens. He does township sign replacement to meet state reflectivity standards, initiated the use of the sentence to serve crew for crack filling of roads and is trained to inspect construction sites to meet the township’s required stormwater pollution prevention program. All of this is done at far less cost than hiring township employees or hiring outside contractors. Craig has donated many hours of his time for assisting residents who have complaints, driving the township to look for safety concerns or to assist a resident who may want to start a business in the township. His work, along with that of former supervisors Lloyd Erdmann and Ed Kacures, resulted in the township receiving the award as the No. 1 township in Minnesota for public safety work in 2015. He also donates use of this trailer to pick up roadside dumping. Many urban townships have employees and fulltime clerks and treasurers to accomplish the work that needs to be done. When you hear Watab is spending too much money on payroll, stop to think about what that cost is for the councils, committees and employees of the city of Foley or Rice, who have far less people to serve than Watab. Consider the stability of our township government and cast your vote for incumbents clerk Jon Hull, supervisor Craig Gondeck and treasurer Deborah O’Keefe March 12. There is a lot at stake. Do not believe the fake news.

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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, February 11, 2019 6:00PM MINUTES

6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 1-28-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 1-28-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File A. 12-4-18 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to receive and file the 12-418 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Mayor’s Communications • Thank You to Public Works—Mayor Hunstiger thanked Pete Eckhoff, Public Works Director, and the Public Works Department for all of their hard work in plowing the streets through this very challenging winter. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Alexander Hoes, 19 8th Ave N, stated that he and some of his fellow neighbors are in attendance tonight to discuss their concerns regarding a new neighbor who has turned his yard into a scrap yard. Mayor Hunstiger noted that he is familiar with the property and the City is working with Legal to go through the appropriate process in addressing this issue. 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant El Loro of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider a Request for an On-Sale Liquor License with Sunday Liquor Sales and Seasonal Outdoor Sales for El Loro of Sauk Rapids Inc. Located at 415 North Benton Drive 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve and adopt the resolution approving an On-Sale Liquor License and Special Sunday Liquor License for the license period of March 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019 for El Loro of Sauk Rapids Inc. Motion carried unanimously. B. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider Improvements to Ridge Road from Benton Drive to Scott Drive

1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve a Resolution Ordering the 2019 Ridge Road Improvement Project and authorize the preparation of plans. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve 2019 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses B. Approve Change Order No. 1 to the 2018 Overlay Improvements Project Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve agenda items 9A9B. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. Reminder: 2-11-19 Lions and Southside Parks Improvements Open House @ 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room—Mayor Hunstiger stated that the open house for the Lions and Southside Parks project will take place immediately following tonight’s meeting in the Community Room. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m R-9-1B

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Storm are three-time section champs 11 from swim, dive advance to state BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

their performances. We only had one event where we didn’t have someone reach the medal round, which is pretty special and shows the depths of talent on this team.” Jack Grabinski won the diving title and broke his own record with a score of 461.10. Elijah Grabinski scored 386.45 and placed third. The team swept the relays – the 200-yard medley relay, the 200 freestyle relay and the 400 freestyle relay. Kayden Daniels earned first place in all of his events – 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, the 200 freestyle relay and the 400 freestyle relay. Nelson said his goal is for the team to earn a spot in the top five teams at state, but he would be happy if they place in the top 10. “A few years back, we took a group of guys down to the state meet, and we were happy to be there,” Nelson said. “Now the last few years, we have not

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys swim and dive team earned its third straight Section 3A championship title Feb. 23 in Willmar. “Sections was a great meet this year,” said Ray PHOTOS BY HERMAN LENSING Nelson, head coach. “We Cole Bonovsky swims in the 100-yard butterfly race Feb. 23 in Willmar. Bonovsky took fifth in the event but qualified knew going into it that we for the Minnesota State High School League 2019 Boys Swimming and Diving State Meet in three other events. had a chance to win the section for the third year only been happy to be at the Claassen 1:39.66. 200 FS: 4. in a row, but (also) knew state meet and compete in Thomas Daniels 1:53.62, 5. Hutchinson would be right events, but we are excited Ethan Moriak 1:54.33 and on our tails and we would to have a number of shots 15. Jack O’Brien 2:04.16. have to compete well. … to earn all-state honors (top 200 IM: 4. Freese 2:08.03 We feel great we have coneight) in a number of those and 7. Hendrickson 2:10.12. tinued to be the team to beat events. Our boys are ready 50 FS: 1. Kayden Daniels and hope to keep that tradito go, and they know what 22.10, 3. Claassen 22.53, 7. tion going in the future.” they have to do to compete Feuling 23.25 and 11. Moliga 24.39. Diving: 1. Jack On top of winning at this level.” the section championship 200 MR: 1. Bonovsky, Grabinski 461.10, 3. Elijah Freese, Thomas Daniels and Grabinski 386.45 and 13. title, the team qualified 11 Hayden Zabinski 254.80. athletes for the Minnesota 100 FLY: 3. Thomas Daniels State High School League 55.41, 5. Bonovsky 55.92 2019 Boys Swimming and and 11. Cris Villagra 1:01.86. Diving State Meet. 100 FS: 1. Kayden Daniels Cole Bonovsky, Isaac 48.58, 3. Claassen 50.06, 6. Freese, Thomas Daniels, Feuling 51.06 and 15. WilBen Claassen, Kayden liam Nielsen 55.89. 500 FS: Daniels, Jack Grabinski, 13. Steven Ritten 5:46.69 Elijah Grabinski, Ethan and 14. Jack Christoferson Moriak, Garrett Feuling, 5:51.78. 200 FSR: 1. Claassen, Moriak, Feuling and Tucker Hendrickson and Kayden Daniels 1:30.49. 100 Rock Moliga will repreBK: 4. Bonovsky 57.33 and sent the Storm in eight 14. Christoferson 1:05.47. events at the competition 100 BR: 2. Freese 1:03.35, 3. which takes place Feb. 28 Hendrickson 1:03.60 and 6. to March 2 at the Jean. K. Moliga 1:05.50. 400 FSR: 1. Freeman Aquatic Center on Thomas Daniels, Bonovsky, the University of MinnesoFeuling and Kayden Daniels ta campus in Minneapolis. 3:19.11. “We were excited to Section 3A team see how confident the boys Rock Moliga swims in the 100-yard breaststroke Feb. 23 scores: 1. SRR 430, 2. were going into the (sec- in Willmar. Moliga advances to the 2019 boys swimming Hutchinson 368, 3. Montitions) meet and during and diving state meet as an alternate for the Storm. cello 320, 4. Willmar 300, 5. competition,” Nelson said. Princeton 193, 6. Montevi- Jack Grabinski dives into the pool Feb. 23 in Willmar. “They showed poise and deo-Marshall 164, 7. Dassel- Grabinski will be defending his state championship title it was demonstrated with Cokato-Litchfield 163 and 8. at the state meet in Minneapolis Feb. 28 to March 2. St. Cloud Apollo 162.

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Meet the

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There are 11 athletes competing for the Sauk Rapids-Rice varsity boys swim and dive team. Below are comments about each state participant from head coach Ray Nelson. Events: 200 medley relay, 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle relay

Ben Claassen Senior captain

Junior

“Kayden works smart at practice. He is always focusing on technique and making little improvements. This is why he is in four events at the state meet and won all four events at the section meet.” Events: 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay and 100 breaststroke

Isaac Freese Junior captain

Cole Bonovsky

“Isaac is arguably the hardest working kid I have ever coached in my career and this has rubbed off on his teammates. This has also translated into an athlete that has more want than anyone I have been around, as well.”

“Cole is Mr. Reliable. He always shows up when we need a good performance.”

Junior

“Ben has grown up within this sport tremendously and now has a chance to earn medals at state. He also took the boys under his wings and demonstrated to all of them what leadership looks like.” Events: 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay

Kayden Daniels

Events: 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay

Events: 200 medley relay, 100 butterfly and 400 freestyle relay

Thomas Daniels Junior

“Thomas has proven himself a hard worker at practice and is constantly improving his skills. This has translated into being a state qualifier multiple years.”

Events: 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay

Garrett Feuling

“Garrett has shown growth and is fresh off a four-medal performance at sections and has earned his spots on some of our relays.”

Junior Events: Diving

Elijah Grabinski Sophomore

“Elijah has grown up a lot and really opened up to being one of the best athletes on the team. He is proving himself worthy on the boards and has definitely earned his spot amongst some of the best divers in the state.”

Events: Diving

Jack Grabinski Senior captain

“Jack is the epitome of what a captain should be. He works hard, has a great attitude and leadership skills and is a genuine person in all regards. This has translated into his talent as he heads to the state meet as the defending state champion.”

Events: 400 freestyle relay

Rock Moliga Sophomore

Events: 200 medley relay, 100 breaststroke, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay “Tucker is an example of a kid who we have waited to grow into the Tucker Hendrickson sport, and he definitely has now. He has proven himself Sophomore worthy of someone who can swim any event you put him in, and this has helped our depth tremendously.”

“Rock has been chosen as an alternate this year to prime him for next year’s competition as we trust and believe he will be competing in this meet one year from now. He has really blossomed into a talent that helps our depth as a team.” Events: 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay

Ethan Moriak Freshman

“Ethan is our youngest swimmer at the state meet and will gain experience at this level. Ethan has shown grit and determination within the pool along with understanding how to handle adversity within the sport at such a young age.”

Twins finalize two-year deal with Gonzalez With spring training already underway, the Twins took advantage of a depressed free agent market and pounced on the opportunity to add Marwin Gonzalez, an ultra-versatile player with championship experience who is still in his prime at age 29. Gonzalez, a switch hitter that has capably played by ANDY THAYER every position but pitcher Sports Columnist and catcher for Houston in recent years, was a top free agent that would have fit nicely onto any major league roster. It was a straight-up steal for the Twins to sign him for $21 million over two years ($12 million in 2019 and $9 million in 2020). Calling Gonzalez a utility player sells him short. This guy is an everyday player who happens to be able to play anywhere. He can spell other regular players by giving them a day off. He can cover a position for weeks if someone hits the injured list (which is the new name for the disabled list), or he can provide insurance as a primary option at a position if someone struggles. Gonzalez has posted a wRC+ greater than 100 in four of the past five seasons, which means he has provided above-average offensive value. And, he has a negligible platoon split due to being a switchhitter. This guy is a Swiss army knife who should have been courted as a free agent by every single front office in the league. The past three World Series champions have employed super-utility players like Gonzalez. The 2016 Cubs had Ben Zobrist, the 2017 Astros had Gonzalez himself and the 2018 Red Sox had Eduardo Nuñez. The benefit of having a player you can reliably slot all over the diamond is real, and analyticallyinclined organizations (translation: winning teams) have known this for some time now. In game two of the 2017 World Series when Gonzalez hit a game-tying homer in the ninth inning off Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, his value became crystal clear to everyone. To make room on their 40-man roster for Gonzalez, the Twins designated outfielder Zack Granite for assignment. To start the season, this acquisition likely means either Ehire Adrianza or fan-favorite Willians Astudillo will start the season in AAA Rochester. However, the real value of this signing will not become truly apparent until the season develops. Think about last year. Miguel Sanó had a nightmare of a season for various reasons. Jorge Polanco missed 80 games with a suspension. Logan Morrison struggled from day one, and Byron Buxton battled injuries all year. Gonzalez could have capably replaced any of those players, and we would not have had to suffer through 956 ineffective at bats from guys like Adrianza, Jake Cave, Logan Forsythe, Ryan LaMarre and Gregorio Petit. Having an above-average hitter take roughly half of those plate appearances dramatically increases the offensive floor of a lineup that was in desperate need of a consistent spark for most of the 2018 season. Having Gonzalez on the roster will also afford first-year manager Rocco Baldelli the opportunity to proactively give key players days off to either work on things or simply rest without compromising the integrity of his lineup. The 162-game baseball season is a physical and mental grind, and having an option like Gonzalez will help the Twins keep their other players fresh and focused. The Twins still have not addressed the holes in the pitching rotation, but it is a relief to see they were willing to spend a modest amount of money to reinforce their lineup and defense. Their $117 million payroll for this season is now approaching the same level it was in 2018, and I am more than happy to walk back some of my comments around the Pohlads pocketing the money they had allocated to Joe Mauer in previous seasons. While I still feel like the Twins could have and should have been more aggressive early in this free agent market, late is better than never. This team, on paper, should be at least as good as last year’s 78-win team. If the Twins have one last move up their sleeve, and they are able to sign a reliable starting pitcher before the start of the regular season, I think they have a chance to be playing meaningful games in September.

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Lumberjacks claim NA3HL Storm ousted by Bemidji in playoffs Roscoe scores West Division title 19 in valiant Lead over North Iowa by 11 points BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

With away victories against the Wisconsin Whalers, the Granite City Lumberjacks earned the final two wins they needed to claim the NA3HL’s West Division title. The Lumberjacks made the trip to Oregon, Wis., Feb. 22-23 and came home with two wins. Granite City won 5-1 over Wisconsin Friday and repeated its efforts 5-2 Saturday. Granite City holds the title with a record of 356-2-0 and 72 points – 11 points over the No. 2 North Iowa Bulls and 15 over No. 3 Rochester Grizzlies. The Lumberjacks have maintained their offensive pressure over the last three weeks, scoring at least four goals per game. Hunter Schwehr, Bailey Sommers, Brad Amundson and Montana Streit contributed two goals each to this week’s efforts. The Lumberjacks will travel to Breezy Point March 2 and New Ulm March 8 before returning to host the Alexandria Blizzard in the last regular season game March 9 at the Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. Granite City 5, Wisconsin 2 Schwehr, assisted by Jordan Olson, scored early at 4:18, but the first period was contested. Whaler’s forward Justin Schwartzmiller retaliated at 8:52. Amundson reclaimed the lead 2-1 for Granite City at 15:21 in the first period. Sean Salz assisted. The second period belonged to the Jacks.

Tom Nagle, assisted by Cooper Smith and Olson, claimed the first goal, and Ryan Pogue, assisted by Amundson and Kearby Larson, put the Jacks ahead 4-1 with 10:15 remaining in the second period. It took Schwartzmiller until 10:55 in the third period to score again, but the Whalers were set back further once Streit, assisted by Schwehr and Zack DeBoom, made a power-play goal at 17:49. Granite City’s Matt Fitzgerald manned the net and saved 19 shots. The Whalers used two goalies: Caleb Sauer who made 20 saves and Kai Tomita who entered the ice at 9:45 in the second and made 18 saves. Granite City and Wisconsin sat four minutes for two infractions each. Granite City 5, Wisconsin 1 Granite City was deadly in the early game, taking a four-goal lead that went unbroken until 13:48 in the third period. Sommers claimed the first two goals with his second being while a man up. Sommers was assisted by Streit and then by Salz and Amundson. Amundson, assisted by Zach Wilson, and Schwehr, assisted by Streit and Pogue, capped the Lumberjacks’ 4-0 streak by 2:39 in the third period. Wisconsin defenseman Jeff Bishop put them on the board at 13:48 in the third. Bishop was assisted by Whaler goalie Sauer. The Jacks quickly scored once more at 15:44. Streit, assisted by Smith and Olson, froze the score at 5-1 as the clock drained with no further scoring. Granite City goalie David Mulligan kept Wisconsin behind with 15 saves. Sauer saved 38. Both teams sat two minutes for one infraction.

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Bailey Roscoe, a senior guard for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm girls basketball team, ended her high school career on a high note Feb. 26. Despite the team’s 70-58 loss to Bemidji, Roscoe tallied 19 points and seven steals for the Storm in the Section 8AAA playoff away game. “Bailey was a great leader for us,” said Megan Foley, head coach. “She did great, getting control in the game and attacking the basket.” The Storm faced Technical High School in St. Cloud Feb. 21 to wrap up its regular season, losing 64-56. Recording a 3-22 season, Foley said SRR has learned a lot. “We know we can compete with very good basketball teams,” Foley said. “We need to continue to work on our individual skills and be dedicated in the off-season to get bigger and work on building cohesively.” Bemidji 70, SRR 58 The Storm lost in the first round of Section 8AAA playoffs as they traveled to take on Bemidji. The tight game kept both teams on their toes, but SRR fell short of a win to advance further in playoffs. However, Foley said the team played better than the score reflected. “The girls played amazing defense and listened to all of the adjustments that needed to happen,” Foley said. “I know seasons end, and you never want that as a coach, but this was a

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Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Bailey Roscoe is guarded by Bemidji’s Taylor Wade in a Section 8-3A quarterfinal game at Bemidji High School.

great game for us to be a part of. They played well.” In addition to Roscoe’s competitive stats for the game, Noel Reberg also made good contributions to the game. “Noel was everywhere,” Foley said. “She was constantly grabbing rebounds and ripping the ball from the other team.” SRR: Roscoe 19, Shayna Payonk 16, Reberg 10, Kyanah Evans 6, Ady Froiland 5 and Grace Roesch 2. St. Cloud Tech 64, SRR 56 SRR had a close matchup with the Tigers Feb. 21 for the Storm’s final regular season game. St. Cloud outscored SRR 64-56. Roscoe and Payonk each tallied doubledigit points – Roscoe with 25 and Payonk with 19. The Storm played well to keep the score close throughout the game. SRR: Roscoe 25, Payonk 19, Roesch 6, Reberg 4 and Evans 2.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Shayna Payonk (42) jumps for a rebound against Bemidji in a Section 8-3A quarterfinal game at Bemidji High School.

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Third period costly for hockey team BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

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The Storm boys hockey team was edged out of a Section 8AA semifinal appearance when they lost 7-4 to Princeton Feb. 21 on the road. SRR ended its season with a 9-15-3 record. SRR started slow but came back to tie the game five seconds into the third period. The Tigers overpowered the Storm. “It was a good test for the team,” said Ken Karna, head coach. “We knew they had some players who

had put up a lot of points this season, so we made it a point to try and contain them. We also focused on limiting our penalties. We had chances to take the lead but couldn’t get it done.” Poor passes and turnovers made the difference in the game, according to Karna. Daymin Dodge, senior captain, agreed. “We played a hardfought game,” Dodge said. “… The score did not reflect how we played. They had a few bounces into the net, but we played well and should have had the win.”

Dodge is one of 12 seniors on the team this season, which leaves a large gap on next year’s roster. “We will have a lot of spots to fill,” Karna said. “This summer will be a good chance to see what we have in terms of younger players.” The Storm had a scoreless first period as Princeton took the lead 2-0. The Tigers added another goal in the third before Connor Cariveau capitalized on a power play at 6:24 in the second with assistance from Dodge and Brady Pesta. Dodge followed

with an unassisted goal at 12:17. Dodge tied the game 3-3 five seconds into the third on a power play, but SRR allowed turnovers and Princeton took the lead. Drake Raduns-Parsley scored the final goal for SRR at 6:45. The Storm attempted 39 shots to Princeton’s 40. SRR sat six minutes on three penalties, opposed to 19 minutes sat by Princeton. Storm goalie Riley Weinand made 34 saves.

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Spohn section champ at 120 pounds Storm have many wrestlers place high at meet

SRR avenges earlier loss to Cardinals

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Jared Spohn wrestles for Sauk Rapids-Rice High School at the 120-pound weight class. While his teammates ended their season at the Section 8AAA individual tournament in Cold Spring Feb. 23, Spohn was able to advance to state individuals. Spohn will wrestle at the Minnesota State High School League Individual Wrestling Tournament March 1-2 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. “I went into sections with the plan that no one would stop me from going to state,” Spohn said. “I was expecting to make it if I stuck to my plan. I believed in myself and had a great, successful day.” Spohn won in his bracket, defeating wrestlers from St. Cloud Tech, Willmar and Alexandria to take the top spot. As of right now, Spohn has tallied 123 career wins as a junior. He hopes to add more at the state tournament. “The last two years I have fallen short of placing at state,” Spohn said. “My goal is to place this year. I am excited and ready to reach that goal. I am also excited to represent my school and the team.” While Spohn is the only wrestler to advance from SRR, the team had eight of 13 wrestlers place in the top six at sections – Dante Haywood, Spohn, Andrew Wollak, Ben Gilbertson, Jake Ackerman, Marcus Santillana, Ben Konz and Hunter Farnick. 106: Zander Pelton lost by 8-2 decision to Kelly Johnson of Alexandria, received a bye and lost by fall at 3:28 to Coy Olsen of Bemidji. 113: Haywood placed third. He received a bye, won by 7-2 decision over Nick Hamak of St. Cloud Tech, won by fall at 5:11 over Andy Heckman of Sartell, lost by 11-3 major decision to Braeden Erickson of Willmar and lost by 12-0 major

Storm flip the script on Alex BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

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Sauk Rapids-Rice eighth grader Dante Haywood tries to work a move in his match at 113 pounds against St. Cloud Tech during the Section 8AAA quarterfinals Feb. 23 at Rocori High School in Cold Spring.

decision to Blaze Nelson of Alexandria. 120: Spohn placed first. He received a bye, won by fall at 1:08 over Mahamat Hissein of St. Cloud Tech, won by 6-0 decision over Caden Carlson of Willmar and won by 12-0 major decision over Ryan Borris of Alexandria. 126: Sawyer Simmons won by 8-6 decision over Aiden Orth of St. Cloud Tech, lost by technical fall to Joe Hudson of Bemidji and lost by 5-4 decision to Kole Kern of Little Falls. 132: Wollak placed fifth. He received a bye, won by fall at 3:29 over Kyle Miller of Alexandria, lost by 4-1 decision to Denny Busbey of Brainerd, lost by 5-2 decision to Alex Backes of Willmar and won by fall at 1:00 over Xander Risdal of Moorhead. 138: Gilbertson placed sixth. He received a bye, won by 8-2 decision over Bryce Golden of Bemidji, lost by 3-1 decision to Kyle Patnode of Brainerd, lost by 8-2

decision to Simon Pantzke of Little Falls and lost by forfeit to Golden. 145: Jacob Kruger won by fall at 4:17 over Ben Hansen of Rocori, lost by technical fall to Brad Patnode of Brainerd, won by fall at 0:24 over Moayad Abdi of Moorhead and lost by 6-5 decision to Cody Vatnsdal of Alexandria. 160: Ackerman placed third. He received a bye, won by fall at 3:25 over Austin Frauenholtz of Sartell, lost by fall at 1:15 to Gabe Nagel of Little Falls, won by fall at 2:44 over Grady Minnerath of Rocori, won by 5-0 decision over Hayden Netland of Moorhead and lost by 8-4 decision to Ethan Roux of Willmar. 170: Santillana placed sixth. He received a bye, lost by 12-7 decision to Forrest Gibson of Brainerd, received a bye, won by 9-7 decision over Mason Swanson of Willmar, lost by 8-0 major decision to Trappier Botz of Alexandria and lost

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Ben Konz, of Sauk Rapids-Rice, prepares to lock up with a Moorhead wrestler at 220 pounds at the Section 8AAA Individual Wrestling Tournament Feb. 23 at Rocori High School in Cold Spring.

What a difference a week can make for the Sauk RapidsRice boys basketball team. The Storm were steamrolled by the Alexandria Cardinals 84-54 Feb. 19. Fast-forward to Feb. 26, and it was SRR that led from start to finish and won 64-61 over Alex to claim its second-straight victory. “That was awesome,” said Derek Peterson, head coach. “The kids played very well. They deserve a lot of credit. They did a great job.” The Storm made several defensive adjustments from the first game. SRR played a manto-man defense and positioned Cade Milton-Baumgardner on Alexandria’s 6-11 center Treyton Thompson. “Cade did a wonderful job fronting him, and we had a big guy helping on the backside,” Peterson said. The Storm got hands in the faces of Cardinal shooters and limited Alexandria to 24-66 shooting (36 percent), including 9-31 on 3-pointers. “We simply played their big differently and came out with a different drive and energy than we had in our game prior,” said Braden Tretter, senior guard and captain. “It feels great to beat a good team. It shows us what we are capable of.” Peterson agreed. “[Alexandria] didn’t hit their 3’s, and I don’t believe they got as good of looks,” he said. “We often times had hands in their face and made them shoot more uncomfortable 3’s.” Offensively, the strategy was to use junior post Josh Schloe in the middle and allow him to find the open teammate against the Cardinals 1-3-1 zone. “Josh did a great job of getting the ball in the middle, and he did a great job on making decisions from what was open from there,” Peterson said. “He found the open guy, and we hit open shots.” The Storm served notice the night was going to be different from the onset. They played hard in the first half and opened up a 10-point, 27-17, halftime lead. Alexandria charged back in the second half and decreased the lead to single possession, but the Storm always had an answer. Rebounding was a contributing factor in the Storm victory. SRR pulled away 42 rebounds, including 13 while on offense. Alexandria gathered 28 (nine offensive). “Rebounding is all about want and the attitude that I’m going to get the ball,” Peterson

said. “Our kids had that attitude. We did an outstanding job of crashing the boards. When you limit a team to one shot per possession, it’s a lot harder for them to score and win.” The Storm also did a tremendous job sharing the ball. They finished with 14 assists. Tretter and Cade MiltonBaumgartner each had four. “If there is one key that I’ve seen change in the last few weeks is we are now sharing the basketball,” Peterson said. “We are out to win games and do it together.” SRR improves to 3-11 in the Central Lakes Conference and 5-19 overall. More importantly, they are on a two-game win streak and took down a 16win ballclub. “We’ve been saying we can beat anybody, and we are better than our record, but until you actually do it you are not sure if you believe it,” Peterson said. “Alexandria could arguably be the best team in our section, and we beat them. That just says we’ve got a chance every night and a chance to win our section. We just have to play basketball the way we are capable of doing it.” The Storm host St. Cloud Apollo Feb. 28 and travel to Fergus Falls March 1. They will open Section 8AAA playoffs March 5, and it appears SRR likely will be seeded sixth. SRR: Josh Schloe 21 (4 rebounds), Kobe Lee 13 (5 rebounds), Milton-Baumgardner 10 (4 rebounds), Tretter 8 (8 rebounds, 4 assists), Jake Schloe 8 (8 rebounds) and Ethan Opsahl 4 (4 rebounds). A 17 44 61 SRR 27 37 64 SRR 60, St. Cloud Tech 58 The Storm hit huge shots at the end of each half that propelled the team to an impressive road win Feb. 21 in St. Cloud. The first big hoop came from Milton-Baumgartner. He gave the Storm a big momentum boost when he canned a shot from half-court to end the first half and cut the Tigers lead to 28-27 at the break. Jake Schloe delivered the game-winning shot and broke a 58 tie with five seconds left in the game. “The kids shared the ball well,” Peterson said. “It was a big win for us. The kids played a lot better.” SRR had a six-point advantage late in the game when the Tigers connected on consecutive 3’s to tie the game. Josh Schloe and MiltonBaumgardner combined for 41 points to lead the Storm. The Storm dropped in 4-11 3’s and were 13-16 from the free-throw line. SRR: Josh Schloe 26 (8 rebounds), Milton-Baumgartner 15 (5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals), Lee 6 (5 rebounds), Jake Schloe 6 (3 assists), Tretter 5 (3 rebounds, 3 assists) and Opsahl 2 (3 rebounds). SCT 28 30 58 SRR 27 33 60

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by 5-2 decision to Gibson. 182: Joey Hoeschen won by fall at 2:43 over Ethan Jerome of Moorhead, lost by fall at 2:55 to Grant Litke of Little Falls, won by 5-3 decision over Cody Richardson of Alexandria and lost by fall at 4:08 to Jack Engle of Sartell. 195: Aden Rollins received a bye, lost by fall at 1:13 to Lincoln Shinn of Willmar, received a bye and lost by 5-2 decision to Matthew Lindstrom of Sartell. 220: Konz placed fifth. He received a bye, won by 8-2 decision over Landon Berry of Moorhead, lost by fall at 1:03 to Cole Fibranz of Sartell, lost by 4-0 decision to Spencer Gustin of St. Cloud Tech and won by fall at 0:12 over Berry. 285: Farnick placed third. He received a bye, won by fall at 5:50 over Luke Venske of Little Falls, lost by fall at 1:33 to Char-

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FOLEY – Forty-four years ago, Ginny Stay decided to make Foley her home by moving from Sauk Rapids to her husband Allan’s family farmstead. Together they raised a family and took care of their dairy herd until retirement four years ago. With Stay’s newlyacquired free time, she has been able to focus on her lifelong passion of painting – a hobby she discovered in grade school. Stay has let her creativity flow through her artwork using an assortment of mediums on a variety of surfaces. “Between raising four kids and milking a dairy herd of 90, I really didn’t have time to pursue my passion of painting,” Stay said. “Not until after we retired.” Living on 600 acres, the couple still cares for a herd of steers and maintain outbuildings, one of which collapsed five years ago, giving Stay materials to work with. “One of our wooden corn cribs collapsed from old age,” she said. “It was just a pile of rubble. After discussing it with my husband, I salvaged the wood I wanted to use and began using it as my canvas.” While incorporating her farming lifestyle with her artistic passion, Stay has since used the wood from

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Ginny Stay sits at her kitchen table Feb. 25 holding a portrait she painted at her home north of Foley. Stay started painting in high school but picked up the hobby after retiring four years ago.

her disassembled corn bin, a neighbor’s old barn wood and has gone onto purchasing barn wood for her craft. With each piece of wood, Stay examines the shape and size, letting it determine what she paints. “I look at a lot of photos when it comes to my paintings,” she said. “But, the wood also speaks to me.” Within the past four years, Stay has painted around 200 pieces, some for herself but most of them for others. “I have painted

farmsteads, livestock, pets and flowers,” she said. “I have sent my work as far as Sweden.” Many pieces of her artwork have been displayed at Southway Greenhouse and Floral in St. Cloud as well as Jordie’s Trailside Cafe in Bowlus. Stay also paints wildlife, motorcycles, flowers, witches and portraits. “My favorite thing to paint is portraits,” she said. “I start on the eyes. If I can get them right, everything else comes easy.”

The gifted artist believes the eyes in a painting are the center focus of a portrait. “When painted right, the characteristic of the person is captured through the eyes,” she said. Stay can capture characteristics and features of people, animals and things by painting on wood, but also canvas, ceramic tiles and stones. “I work with a lot of different materials, even stain glass,” she said. “But, my favorite material to work on is wood. The wood

absorbs the color, bringing out different shades you can’t get from straight paint.” When working on a project, Stay finds herself spending countless hours in her workshop in the basement. Whether it be on wood or canvas, she plays with acrylics or watercolors. “I spend a lot of time in my basement,” she said. “My workspace isn’t glamorous, but it’s convenient because I know where everything is.” As Stay sits down with

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“I paint every day and anytime of the day,” she said. “It is something I enjoy. Time goes by so fast. I don’t even know that I can be down there all day. I am the happiest person in the world when a piece turns out the way I envisioned.” Once Stay’s mind is set and an idea is visualized, she does not stop until she finishes the piece. “I have to finish a piece once I’ve started,” she said. “I find it tedious to return to a piece.” On average, it takes Stay about two hours to complete a painting, but it depends on the size and detail she puts into it. Regardless of the time commitment, there are some aspects of Stay’s work she finds challenging. “I just started playing around with reflections in my pieces,” she said. “It will take some practice, but I think I will get the hang of it rather quickly.” Currently, the avid painter is working on PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG art pieces to show April A portrait of an older gentleman and a dog rest on a table through May at the surface Feb. 25 inside Ginny Stay’s home north of Foley. Sexton Gallery inside Stay receives requests to paint family pets but loves to Whitney Center in St. paint portraits. Cloud.

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“It is important to continue advocating for this industry because it provides so much for the world that people don’t realize. The more awareness we can bring, the better off everyone is.” - Greg Peterson Shortly after, Greg was with his friends at a Sonic Drive-In when “I’m Sexy and I Know It” came on the radio. He told his friends how much he hated the song, so he changed the words to be about farming. The idea for the first video was born. “[Greg] just assumed we were going to be totally on board with his idea,” said Kendal, the youngest of the three brothers. “But, we knew if it was going to be good, he would need our help. We eventually got excited about it. We filmed it over a span of about three weeks, filming what we do on the farm, what we do for fun and some of our equipment.” When the Petersons uploaded their first video, they did not intend to continue making videos and expected to reach only 50,000 people or so. “We really did not expect to reach as many as we did, especially in such a short time,”

Kendal said. Greg said social media changed their lives, and he sees it as the best form of communication. “Not only do we have these smartphones where we can access information, whatever we want, from our pocket in the middle of a field in Kansas, but we can also record, film and post information from this phone in the middle of a field in Kansas,” Greg said. “I can do a live video from my phone on our Facebook page and have 20,000 people watching along with me. It’s incredible.” Over the course of their six years as a YouTube phenomenon, the Petersons have had the opportunity to meet farmers and speak in all 50 states and several countries. As the brothers’ responsibilities have grown on the farm, they film videos more efficiently in order to spend time on farm work. The Peterson Farm Brothers plan to continue advocating for agriculture while working on their fifth-generation family farm in Assaria. “Farming is an important industry that has had its fair share of struggles recently,” Greg said. “It is important to continue advocating for this industry because it provides so much for the world that people don’t realize. The more awareness we can bring, the better off everyone is.”

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Marshiks lean on relationships, efficiencies to stay dairying BY JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER

RICE – While some have left the dairy industry in the last five years others have entered, but it has not been easy. “Honestly, it’s stressful,” Brandon Marshik said. “I wake up and sometimes think what more can I do? But, I’ve worked too hard and put in too much effort to sell out.” Brandon and his wife, Jill, began milking 23 cows in the spring of 2014 near Rice. Today, the Marshiks, and their young children – Cylie, Audrie and Dominic – are maintaining a herd of 80 cows, an accomplishment the couple credits to open communication with their lender and working with their farm business management instructor to make decisions for the betterment of the dairy. “A lot of people like to do what they know works and don’t change,” Brandon said.

“I have many different ideas, and I’m not afraid to do something different.” This mentality has helped the Marshiks maintain an 80-pound bulk tank average, a somatic cell count of 30,000 to 40,000, and some of the highest quality milk produced in central Minnesota. In the beginning of their dairying career, Brandon and Jill worked tirelessly to improve cow comfort and milk quality. “We spent the first two years just surviving,” Brandon said. “We wanted to get through without making expensive updates.” After developing a strict milking routine and prioritizing cleanliness on the farm, and turning a machine shed into a freestall barn, the Marshiks saw results. As more opportunities became available to expand, the Marshiks looked to the bank for help. Since beginning farming, the

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Brandon and Jill Marshik milk 80 cows near Rice. The Marshiks purchased the farm in 2014 and have spent the last four years carefully managing their dairy to weather the poor markets.

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“We’re not greedy; we’re just looking for enough to pay the bills. We’ve been under our breakeven point for too long.” - Jill Marshik, dairy farmer in milk.” The Marshiks began with 800,000 SCC and have since decreased that value by nearly 95 percent. In 2015, the couple started using the CowManager system to detect heats and more closely monitor herd health. “Our preg rate went up and continues to rise,” Brandon said. “We’re getting our animals bred on time and our milk is increasing because we’re getting the cows bred back sooner.” Two years after putting the monitoring system in place, the Marshiks built a manure pit and an outdoor lot for dry cows and heifers. To weather the cost of such changes on the farm, the Marshiks are no longer using milk replacer to feed their calves. Instead, they save some milk at each milking. They are also raising the bull calves for resale. In their personal life, the Marshiks also watch their spending. “We only buy what

we absolutely need. … $20 here and there adds up,” Jill said. While Brandon and Jill have found ways to eliminate expenses on the farm, they have also remained steadfast with certain costs, such as quality feed and bedding. “Health and cleanliness is important to us,” Jill said. “So, $80 for a bale of straw is a lot, but having one cow with mastitis or a sick calf can be costly. In the long run, $80 is worth it for what I can prevent.” Brandon agreed. “You can only cut so much before it starts to hurt your production,” he said. “We’re careful where we cut costs and are pretty efficient. And, those investments have been expensive, but they’ve been worth it.” The Marshiks continue to do all the farm labor themselves and share fieldwork equipment with Jill’s parents. Despite their best efforts, dairying has not

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Marshiks from pg. 4B been pleasant for the Marshiks. Often, they have thought about what their life could have been without milking cows, but are quickly reminded of the purpose they find in themselves. “2018 was the worst,” said Brandon of the cattle market. “You

couldn’t turn any which way and were forced to hang on to everything. A lot of people told me not to get into it, but this is what I wanted to do.” Jill agreed. “We’re not greedy; we’re just looking for enough to pay the bills,” she said. “We’ve been under our breakeven point for too long.” With changes to the farm bill and forecasted

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Like the 1980s crisis or not? Chicago, said the biggest More signs of a difference right now is struggling farm economy. the challenges in the The Rural Mainstreet Index dairy sector, particularly for February shows the in Wisconsin. Last year, rural economy continues to Wisconsin lost almost 700 improve but not necessarily dairy farms, nearly two for farmers. a day, and as of Feb. 1, The survey of ag bankers Wisconsin had 8,046 dairy in 10 states – including Minherds, down 40 percent nesota, Illinois and Iowa – from 10 years ago. Several found two-thirds of the banks in the region have raised farm BY ROGER STROM Wisconsin bankers who loan collateral requirements The Business of Farming participated in the survey reported an increase in on fears of weakening farm income. The banks have been restructuring voluntary liquidations this past year. One a higher percentage of loans by extend- banker said that dairy is the most stressed ing the payment periods and reducing the sector, and the tough winter weather has monthly payments, while at the same time many farmers ready to sell out. For some, the current state of the farm rejecting a higher percentage of loan apeconomy is reminiscent of the farm crisis plications. Economist Ernie Goss, director if of the 1980s, but Dr. Robert Johansson, the Institute for Economic Inquiry and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Chief professor of economics at the Heider Economist, said we are a long way from College of Business at Creighton that time. Johansson said the ag sector went University, said the long-term outlook for agriculture continues to look good. But into this economic downturn in a healthier Gross said in the near-term if commodity financial position. He also said that the prices do not improve, we will see national rate of bankruptcy remains quite bankruptcies in the 2-3 percent range – a low, sitting at 2.35 bankruptcies per 10,000 farms, which is 10 times lower than the significant increase. Another report, from the Federal bankruptcy rates in the 1980s. But Johansson said working capital is Reserve Bank of Chicago for the fourth quarter 2018, shows farm credit conditions down about 70 percent since 2012, forcing deteriorated again for the district, which farmers to tap into their equity in order to includes Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, get operating loans. He indicated total debt is approaching record levels and real estate Illinois and Iowa. According to that report, bankers debt reached a record high last year. So, it is not like the 1980s because expect non-real-estate agricultural loan volumes to increase for the first quarter there are fewer bankruptcies, but farm debt 2019 compared to the same quarter of is at record levels and banks are requiring last year with the exception of dairy loans more collateral and telling more farmers which are forecasted to be lower in January they cannot lend them money to stay in business. Is not that part of the equation through March compared to 2018. David Oppedahl, senior business that led into the farm crisis of the 1980s? … just sayin’. economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of

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Benton County Highway Department Notice of Public Hearing CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2019 The Benton County Board of Commissioners will conFoley, Minnesota duct a public hearing on March 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Bituminous Overlay of Various Locations Benton County Boardroom, 531 Dewey Street, Foley, for ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS the purpose of taking public testimony on possible changes Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 CST on to the Benton County Parks Commission Ordinance and March 15, 2019, at the Benton County Public Works Building, Bylaws. The proposed changes include adding a County PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Nadean Commissioner as a member of the Parks Commission. The Inman, County Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the proposed changes can be viewed on the County website Bituminous Overlay of Various Locations (co.benton.mn.us) or obtained from the County AdminisPROJECT NO.: CP 005-2019BO trator’s Office. All persons interested may appear and be LOCATION: Various Locations heard at the time and place set forth above. Individuals unTYPE OF WORK: Bituminous Overlay able to attend the public hearing can submit comments to The major items of work are approximately: the Benton County Administrator, 531 Dewey Street, Box 12,800 Ton, Type 9.5 Wearing Course Mixture (2,B). Proposal, Plans and Specifications may be examined and 129, Foley, Minnesota 56329, or by sending an email to obtained for $15 at the Benton County Highway Engineers mheadley@co.benton.mn.us. Written comments must be Office, PO Box 247, 7752 Highway 25 NE Foley, MN 56329; received prior to the public hearing to be included in the located along TH 25, 1 mile north of TH 23 in the City of record. R-9-1B Foley. Proposal, Plans and Specifications may also be downloaded at https://egram.co.benton.mn.us for $0.00. Bids must be sealed, identified on the envelope and accompanied by a Certified Check or a Bidder’s Bond in the amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to the Treasurer of Benton County. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids Benton County Highway Department and to waive any irregularities and further reserve the right to CLOSING DATE: March 22, 2019 award the contract to serve the best interest of Benton County. Foley, Minnesota Dated at Foley, Minnesota on February 15, 2019. Benton CR 78 & Morrison CR 286 Reconstruction Nadean Inman Benton County Auditor/Treasurer ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS R-8-3B Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 AM CST on March 22, 2019, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Nadean Inman, County Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the ATTENTION reconstruction project on Benton County 78 and Morrison CR Benton County Residents 286. 2019 County SCORE Grants Available for Solid Waste Abatement and Recycling Projects PROJECT NO.: CP 005-078-005 & CP 049-286-001 Funds are available through the SCORE grant program LOCATION: 3.5 Miles East of Rice, MN to the public or private sector for funding programs or ser- TYPE OF WORK: Grading, Base, Bituminous Surfacing, Agvices that promote the reduction, reuse, or recycling of waste gregate Shoulder, Culvert Replacement, Signing & Striping in Benton County. Grants may only be used for the development and implementation of programs designed to fulfill one The major items of work are approximately: or more of the following: 62,500 CU YD, Excavation – Common • Reduce the amount of solid waste generated; 60,700 CU YD, Common Embankment • Recycle the maximum amount of solid waste technically 32,200 CU YD, Aggregate Base (CV) Class 5 feasible; 13,400 TON, Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,C) • Create and support markets for recycled products; 13,200 TON, Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,C) • Remove problem materials from the solid waste stream and Proposal, Plans and Specifications may be examined and develop proper disposal options for them; obtained for $75.00 at the Benton County Highway Engineers • Inform and educate all sectors of the public about proper Office, PO Box 247, 7752 Highway 25 NE Foley, MN 56329; solid waste management procedures; located along TH 25, 1 mile north of TH 23 in the City of • Provide technical assistance to public and private entities to Foley. Proposal, Plans and Specifications may also be downensure proper solid waste management; loaded at https://egram.co.benton.mn.us for $0.00. • Provide educational, technical, and financial assistance for Bids must be sealed, identified on the envelope and aclitter prevention; companied by a Certified Check or a Bidder’s Bond in the • Process mixed municipal solid waste generated in the county amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to the Treasurer of at a resource recovery facility located in Minnesota. Benton County. For more information about the grant program and to obThe County reserves the right to reject any or all bids tain an application form visit the Benton County Website at and to waive any irregularities and further reserve the right to www.co.benton.mn.us or contact Benton County Department award the contract to serve the best interest of Benton County. of Development at 320/968-5065. 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 14th, 2019 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Elizabeth Pederson, landowner and Novel Energy Solutions, LLC, applicant, requesting an interim use permit to construct a community solar energy system in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.24C, 9.20 and 11.6.3. The affected property is described as follows: SW1/4 NW1/4, less the S66ft, Section 11, Minden Township. ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting.

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ST. CLOUD – The Central Minnesota Farm Show took place Feb. 26-28 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. The show featured a variety of vendors from equipment to financing at the trade show, as well as presentations on topics such as agriculture awareness to equipping loads for travel.

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