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Sandbags available to Watab, Langola residents FOLEY – Free sandbags are available to Watab and Langola township residents as the waters of the Mississippi River and Little Rock Lake reach flood stages. Unfilled sandbags are being distributed from Wippler Hardware, 2333 125th Street N.W., Rice. According to a news release from Benton County Administrator Monty Headley, Watab and Langola township officials will allow residents of either township one free bundle of 1,000 bags each. Those seeking the bags should bring identification or a piece of U.S. mail showing a property address. Sandbags will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Distribution began March 25. Supplies are limited, so residents are urged to take only what is needed for their own property. Sand is available for purchase from area companies such as Burski Excavating, 204 Ninth Ave. N.E., Rice; Knife River, 2450 S. Highway 10, St. Cloud; Saldana Excavating and Aggregates, 9885 Highway 10, Rice; and Southside Sand and Gravel, 7995 Acorn Road N.W., Royalton. More information about flood conditions and flood preparation can be found on the Benton County website, https://www. co.benton.mn.us/234/current-flood-information.
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Euteneuer helps students navigate school information hub BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
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Deanna Euteneuer prepares to reshelf a stack of books March 22 in Sauk Rapids. Euteneuer is the media specialist at Pleasantview Elementary School, where a portion of her job is to maintain and organize the library.
SAUK RAPIDS – From using an atlas and an encyclopedia to one-to-one iPads and other technological advancements, Deanna Euteneuer has seen it all. She has been in the media specialist position for 15 years at Pleasantview Elementary School in Sauk Rapids. “Every day I look forward to coming to work,” Euteneuer said. “I enjoy every aspect of my job, and it combines all of my greatest
passions.” National School Librarian Day is April 4, and Euteneuer is one of many librarians across the country who assist students with information gathering and pleasure reading as technology advancements change. While Euteneuer spends a large portion of time in the media center, she has many responsibilities as a media specialist. She is often found collaborating and connecting with teachers and staff around the building. “Interacting with teachers has been one of my favorite parts of my job,” Euteneuer said. “When I first started, it was helping them navigate the almanacs and encyclopedias in an efficient way for their students. Teachers had to schedule
time to bring their classes down to the media center for time with those resources. Now, we are working together more on technology within their classrooms and how that fits into the everchanging curriculum.” The media center was home to a full computer lab in Euteneuer’s first years at Pleasantview, and teachers were required to schedule time for their classes to use those computers. Today, the media center has two desktop computers, and Sauk Rapids-Rice students are issued one-to-one technology devices dependent on their grade level. “What was once the computer lab and multi-purpose space are now class-
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Embracing the outdoors
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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Snow is melting, temperatures have steadied in the mid-40s and people around central Minnesota are gearing up for spring by bringing out grills and spending more time in outdoor spaces. For Ken Freese and his company Land Concepts, it means preparing for spring and summer projects and educating people on proper lawn care. Freese started Land Concepts – 5767 Mayhew Lake Road N.E., Sauk Rapids – in 2005 after working in the Twin Cities
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Ken Freese, owner of Land Concepts, stands in front of his shop and equipment March 28 in Sauk Rapids. Land Concepts specializes in a variety of lawn care techniques and the design and installation of outdoor living spaces.
metro area for a contractor with sprinkler systems. He felt starting Land Concepts in Sauk Rapids was the right place. “I am from the area, so when I thought about where to start, Sauk Rapids seemed like the best fit,” Freese said. “I had a
lot of connections to the community, and I have always loved the area. With so many people living out of town in the country, it was a great place to get started.” Since starting the business, Freese has grown from an average of
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four employees to an average of 12. He has more employees during the wintertime due to snow removal. Land Concepts offers everything from grounds care – sprinkler systems, lawn care and trunk trimming – to design and in-
stallation of outdoor living spaces and water features. They also perform parking lot sweeping and striping. “We want to be the one-stop shop for lawn care for our clients,”
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• Sauk Rapids-Rice Reg. Board Meeting, Feb. 25, 2019 - pg. 11 • Sauk Rapids-Rice Work Session Minutes, March 11, 2019 - pg. 11 • Watab Township Assessment Notice - pg. 11
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The team of friends – JD Bates (from left), Tyler Hemker, Cullen Krueger, Tanner Andvik, Libby Asper, Chloe Stockinger, Christian Rodriguez, Zach Storms, Riley Holmes, Staci Meyer, Holynne Zeilenga and Morgan Maselter – line up along the wall of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School gym Feb. 1 in Sauk Rapids. The team was one of two to compete in the dodgeball tournament finals during snow days week. BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Students at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School were scheduled to celebrate the 2019 Snow Days week Jan. 28-Feb. 1. However, winter weather and dangerous subzero temperatures canceled school Jan. 29-31. School dress up days were limited and coronation was moved to March 26 after weather and conflicting schedules interfered with it occurring sooner. The dodgeball tournament was the one aspect of snow days week that was not impacted – preliminary rounds were played Jan. 28, and the final match took place Feb. 1.
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Bueckers retires from fire department
Sauk Rapids City Administrator Ross Olson administers the oath of office to Dottie Seamans March 25 in Sauk Rapids. Seamans was appointed to fill the vacancy left by former council person Steve Heinen when Heinen was elected as a Benton County Commissioner.
Land concepts from front Freese said. “When someone is looking for total care of their lawn and outdoor space, we want to be able to do everything they want. If there is something we don’t offer ourselves, we will partner with individuals in the area and contract with them to help provide a greater service to our clients.” As Freese prepares his company for spring projects, he offers advice for residents to avoid common lawn care mistakes. “One of the biggest mistakes people make is starting too early because it can damage your turf and its root system,” Freese said. “It is also important to fertilize. Make sure you have enough black dirt and ensure proper drainage. These are all key aspects to a healthy lawn.” In recent years, Freese has spent much of his company’s focus on outdoor living spaces and keeping up with the trends. “Having water features on the patio is a big trend that has lasted quite some time,” Freese said. “We do everything from fountains to ponds and waterfalls. A lot of people enjoy the calming effects of water.” Having outdoor kitch-
ens and dining areas are a continued trend as well. “Most of our clients with ample outdoor space have asked for the outdoor kitchen and bar area and a dining area,” Freese said. “With the short amount of time Minnesotans get to enjoy the outdoors, people want to make the most of it and be outside as much as possible.” Land Concepts specializes in the design of outdoor spaces, making each project unique to its space. “We have a program we use where we can pull up a mock-up of the house and the space our clients want to have their outdoor living space,” Freese said. “It allows us to create their desired space specific to the landscape of their yard. It allows us to try new things with each project and for us to know what is out there. Our goal is to inspire people and give them what they truly want in their space.” As spring continues to draw near and people begin thinking of spending time outdoors in the warmer weather, Freese encourages people to make the most of it, but to ensure proper care of their lawn and outdoor living spaces as well. “We know not everyone likes to take care of their yard, but it is a positive thing for the environment,” Freese said. “My employees and I are here to educate and give our
shorthanded on our steak fry night.” Fleming highlighted Bueckers service to the community. He said Bueckers helped start the Sauk Rapids Parade of Lights and has chaired the Toys for Tots drive which takes place that same day each year. Bueckers and his wife also chaired the fire department’s awards banquet for 10-15 years. “We have a call percentage award – the firefighter of the year we call it,” Fleming said. “You’re eligible every five years. I didn’t spend all the time looking, but I know you’ve got it every fifth year you are eligible. Neil’s always been a mid-90s, 90 percent person. Neil’s been here day and night, weekends – it’s going to be a big loss. We appreciate it.” Mayor Kurt Hunstiger agreed. “I want to tell you thank you from the council and the residents also,” he said. “Congratulations. Thank you for everything. That’s a lot of missed meals, late nights, missed holidays, missed kid events….”
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Sauk Rapids Fire Chief Jason Fleming (from left), firefighter Neil Bueckers and mayor Kurt Hunstiger stand at city hall March 25 in Sauk Rapids. Bueckers was recognized for his 25 years of service and retirement from the Sauk Rapids Fire Department.
Bueckers received an engraved firefighter sculpture at the meeting. Bueckers most recent firefighter of the year award was for 2015 when he responded to 177 of 194 calls. He also received the award in 2009, 2003 and 1995 when he shared the accomplishment with Tony Hommerding. In other council news: - Approved appointment of Jared Timm to a vacant position on the Sauk Rapids Police Department. Timm will tentatively begin
duty May 13. - Approved a license to sell tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco related devices for Sauk Rapids Tobacco. The business plans to open at 111 Division Street, Sauk Rapids. - Approved an agreement with HMA Architects for the design of two buildings included in the riverfront parks master plan. Design is not to exceed $15,000. The city will split the Southside and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset parks project up between the landscape design firm Confluence, HMA Architects and the city’s civil engineers. The city plans to hire a construction manager in the future.
With the approval of the agreement with HMA Architects, the city will have the opportunity to solidify details about building size, look and needs, as well as get a cost estimate. Confluence does not design buildings or have a civil engineer on staff. - Tom Haaf, resident, asked the council to consider lifting the single-service waste hauler contract to allow for competition and choice within city limits. City administrator Ross Olson said the city is less than midway into a sevenyear contract at this point. If residents have issues with their garbage service, they should call Olson at city hall.
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Debt reduced Hunstiger presents State of the City address BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger presented the annual State of the City address March 28 during the Sauk Rapids Chamber meeting in Sauk Rapids. The city has had many accomplishments in the past year, but the greatest is the accelerated debt reduction, according to Hunstiger. Debt for the city was reduced $4.7 million between December 2017 and December 2018. “I am really proud of how much that number has gone down,” Hunstiger said. “It is a big deal for the city to have that much reduction. I am also proud of the fact we have the second lowest tax rate in the area.” Sauk Rapids has a tax rate of 46.37 percent for 2019. Sartell is the lowest with 41.41 percent. Over the course of 2019, the city of Sauk Rapids has a number of goals and projects slated to occur. Some of the biggest projects are ordering a new fire truck, hiring two new police officers, continuing to facilitate the development of the riverside parks and the Fourth Street South updates, which includes the addition of a roundabout at the intersection of Fourth Street South and Summit Avenue.
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Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger presented the State of the City address March 28 in Sauk Rapids. He spoke of the accelerated debt reduction, the low tax rate and some of the city’s goals for 2019.
The city has three new businesses moving into the downtown area in 2019 – Dutch Maid Bakery on the 500 block of Benton Drive North, St. Cloud Financial Credit Union at the corner of Second Street and Second Avenue and El Loro at
415 North Benton Drive. “Sauk Rapids is a great place for people to live and work,” Hunstiger said. “We have a lot going on in our city, and we are consistently advocating to make it an even better place.”
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Specialist Cole Barthel, of Rice, returns home from a nine-month deployment in Kuwait and Afghanistan with the Minnesota National Guard’s 851st Vertical Engineer Company March 12 in St. Cloud. Barthel is a 2017 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice FOR RENT High School and the son of Gayle For Rent - S & T Storage Barthel, of Rice, and Units. 320-968-7056 Jeff Barthel, of St. FR-9-8P Cloud.
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Deanna Euteneuer helps Chloe Christensen check out a book March 22 in Sauk Rapids. Approximately 350 books are circulated through the Pleasantview Elementary media center each day.
Pleasantview media center. Another aspect of Euteneuer’s job is ensuring the library of books is current. “We are always reordering books throughout the year to have a current library,” Euteneuer said. “I am always making sure to get award-winning books or anything that is really popular at the time. Kids always love to read popular books or books with an upcoming film adaptation. I don’t think books will
ever go away in schools. Students still love to read, and, for those that don’t enjoy it, they still comprehend things better in a physical book. I think there will always have to be a balance between print and electronic.” Throughout the additions and changes in technology, Euteneuer said the core of what the media center is and what it represents has remained the same. “The media center is
the hub of the school, and its role is even more important,” Euteneuer said. “What’s changed is the tools used to access the information. I have had to adapt with those changes, and I love my job more and more every day. It combines my passions of reading and technology while helping staff and students succeed. I honestly couldn’t ask for anything better.”
News briefs Juveniles arrested at Bend in the River FOLEY – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office arrested five juveniles March 23 at Bend in the River Regional Park in Rice. Three males and two females, between the ages of 15-17, were found inside a park building. Police reports have been forwarded to the Benton County attorney, seeking burglary and trespassing charges on all suspects. According to Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck, a witness reported seeing the juveniles smash a window and enter a locked building at the park around 6:45 p.m. Deputies and officers from the Rice Police Department and Royalton Police Department were sent to the scene. Law enforcement learned five juveniles had arrived at the park together to take photographs. While they were near the locked building, one of the male juveniles broke a window on the
building and all five entered the building. According to one of the juveniles, they entered the building to take photographs of themselves inside the building. At the conclusion of the investigation, the juveniles were released to the custody of their parents. “This incident appears to be another in an ongoing trend among area teens that involves trespassing into empty or abandoned buildings to document their presence inside the building and then share their acts on social media,” Heck said. “While these acts of trespass and burglary are illegal, they can also be quite dangerous as these unoccupied buildings may house unknown hazards. We hope that by sharing this information, more teens and families are made aware of both the potential legal issues created by this behavior and the risk posed to the safety of those who trespass into these properties.”
Citizen of the year applications close April 4 SAUK RAPIDS — Nominations for the 2019 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year must be submitted 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. Nominations consist of up to one page of information indicating why an individual is deserving of the recognition. Forms can be found at the government center, service counter at Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids or at https://www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. 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. 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 and city administrator Ross Olson at 320-258-5302 or visit the city’s website.
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SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School is working towards graduation, which takes place May 28. The Sauk RapidsRice School Board approved the addition of a zero hour for SRRHS at their March 25 regular meeting. The zero hour will help seniors graduate on time if they are missing credits. “We are targeting students who are several credits away from graduating on time,” said Ryan Butkowski, board chair. “It is an opportunity for students to make up credits, whether they are mainstream or STEPS. We recognize there are seniors who had a second trimester that didn’t go the way they had hoped and are now behind and worried about now graduating on time.” Students who take advantage of the zero
hour opportunity will start their school days at 7 a.m. for the duration of the third trimester until they no longer need the extra time. The board expects to serve 10-15 students. Students who participate in zero hour will have to adhere to school rules, such as absences and tardies. “We have learned from other school districts who do this same thing while utilizing the things we already have in place to help with credit recovery, like the STEPS program and the Area Learning Center,” Butkowski said. “With students being able to remediate their credits at their own pace, they can recover those credits quickly. This program is an opportunity for some kids to flow right back into the mainstream system in a short amount of time, which could possibly grant the opportunity for other students to be a part of zero hour.” Zero hour will be in place for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year. The board will review the results after graduation before making a similar decision for future school years.
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Several people have asked me if the opy or in any living area of a tree is a sign emerald ash borer has been killed by the to look for. However, woodpeckers look periods of extreme cold we had this winter. for all kinds of insects to eat, so damage on Sorry to tell you, that no, it has not. The dead wood may be a sign of other insects experts on this question are of the opinion inhabiting that tree. that the EAB has only been slowed down All ash trees, green, white and black, for a year or so. The emerald ash borer is are susceptible to this beetle, but other BY LINDA G. a bright green beetle only a half inch long species of trees are not. If you think you TENNESON that can do an amazing amount of damage have seen evidence of an EAB infestation, to our ash trees. Originally from Asia, the report it to arrest.the.pest@state.mn.us or Green and Growing in beetle probably hitchhiked to this country call 1-888-545-6684. The emerald ash borin a shipment of wood. The beetles gener- Benton County er was found in the trees planted around ally have a one-year life cycle. They feed the service station and restaurant at the I-94 on the leaves of ash trees and then lay their eggs in exit in Clearwater. Those trees have been removed. cracks in the bark. The eggs hatch and become larva There are chemicals that may be injected into the bark that burrow under the bark and overwinter there. In of ash trees to save them, but they must be adminisspring, they eat their way down the tree leaving S- tered by a certified tree arborist. Transporting fireshaped tunnels under the bark. Between late spring wood from an area that has EAB to one that does not and summer, the larva become adults and exit the tree may cause this pest to spread faster and farther than leaving D-shaped holes in the bark. The adults may it normally would. Therefore, it is a Minnesota law deposit new eggs on the same tree or an adjacent tree. making it illegal to transport hardwood firewood out The D-shaped holes may be only an eighth of an inch of quarantined counties unless it is Minnesota Delong and are difficult to see unless they are near the partment of Agriculture certified firewood. This ofbase of the tree. fense is punishable up to a $7,500 fine per violation The tunnels left by the larva in the inner bark cut per day. off the flow of water and nutrients between the roots Seasonal reminder: Readers are invited to regisand the leaves of the tree. External signs of EAB dam- ter for a free event sponsored by the Benton County age may be seen in the dying branches in the upper Extension Master Gardeners at 6 p.m. April 11 at the canopy which are the result of the water and nutrient Sauk Rapids Rice Middle School. Speakers will edustarvation the tree is experiencing. It may take one to cate us on trees and climate change, plus rose and orthree years for a tree to die; however, infected trees chid care and culture. Register at https://z.umn.edu/ try to cope by growing epicormic or unusual shoots at SpringSeminar or call 1-800-964-4929. the base of the trunk. Woodpeckers can sense which Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota trees are under stress and drill into the bark to find Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor. and eat the larva. Woodpecker holes in the upper can-
Homeless 101 We have no electricity, and we are alCorinthians tells us. most out of food. What do we do? This is We need to hear this more today. We currently not our situation, praise God, and need to hear we are not sufficient of ourwe are actually closer than we thought to selves or think of anything as being from preparing for sustainability. Since moving ourselves. I am reminded of this when I in, my husband has had a burden on his see our homestead. We did not plant the heart to be a wise steward of the property. maple trees, planning for syrup. We did not As we have begun the homesteading proplant the fruit trees on our property or the cess, we have had surprise after surprise black walnut trees either. We did not even of a homestead started well. It truly is know they were there when we signed the more than we asked for, even more than BY MERCY NYGAARD purchase agreement because it was spring we imagined as syrup is running from and there were not leaves on the trees. We Life by Faith our trees. But I have written before about can take no credit for what was already homelessness, and it is still such a marvelestablished and given to us. God wants us ous perspective to balance us out in times to know exactly that. We cannot earn His of harvest. favor. We already have it. We cannot earn salvation. It And, we have such trust through Christ toward is already given to us. We need to grab hold of it and God. Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of renew our minds. And, Jesus gave us a helper to renewanything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is ing our minds and living morally and upright, the Holy from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of Spirit. I will use this opportunity for a perfectly timed the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for metaphor: Like the maple tree, tap into the Spirit and the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life (2 Corinthians see how healthy, living and active He is. 3:4-6). When we moved into our home 2.5 years ago, we This passage in scripture is opulently rich. Trusting saw the property’s potential, so we planned to start the God when we were selling our house of 13 years was process of homesteading. For some reason, the sole not easy at times but ultimately rewarding. Our faith in owner did not advertise the property’s agricultural asJesus was always going to be with us whether we sold sets. Over time, he had let them go, possibly a result our home or not. And when we did sell it, our faith car- from his aging body, and everything was hidden like ried us through when we were renting on a short lease, rare pearls waiting to be opened up. God has concealed when building a house fell through and when finding a matters only for Kings to search them out (Prov 25:2), house to buy came down to the wire. but this matter is not concealed. This, being that you Believers in Jesus are never homeless when we can rely on His Spirit to help you and homelessness can hold on to the new covenant. The new covenant when be a gift as we are sojourners in this world. God will Jesus came to become our sin so that believing in Him provide for your current needs, and homesteading is a we might become the loving, moral, upright-living blessing. But, if it was not our lot in life or if it were people of God. Reflecting on that time in our lives is all taken away tomorrow, we are still sufficient through a breath of Spirit air. That sounds hippy dippy, but I His grace from God. am talking about the Holy Spirit. He gives us life as 2
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Township Day results BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
FOLEY – Benton County township residents cast ballots in their respective towns March 12. The results of the annual Township Day are as follows. - Alberta: Incumbent Ray Novak received 14 votes and will serve a three-year supervisor term. Incumbent Kevin Szafranski received 12 votes and will serve the two-year treasurer term. A total of 15 people voted. - Gilmanton: Incumbent Doug Lezer and Beth Kipka each received 13 votes. Lezer will serve a three-year supervisor term. Kipka will serve a two-year treasurer term. A total of 13 people voted. - Glendorado: Incumbent Gary Nelson received 24 votes and will serve a three-year supervisor term. Incumbent Melissa Christensen received 25 votes and will serve a two-year treasurer term. A total of 25 people voted. - Graham: Incumbent Duane Brenny received 28 votes and will serve a three-year supervisor term. Jim Gans received 18 votes and was not elected. Incumbent Michelle Petron received 38 votes and will serve a two-year
treasurer term. A total of 46 people voted. - Granite Ledge: Incumbent Arnold Evensen received 17 votes and will serve a three-year supervisor term. Incumbent Marlene Hunt received 15 votes and will serve a twoyear treasurer term. A total of 17 people voted. - Langola: Incumbent Dan Schlichting and incumbent Frank Hard each received 23 votes. Schlichting will serve a three-year supervisor term, and Hard will serve a two-year treasurer term. A total of 23 people voted. - Mayhew Lake: Incumbent Jerome Molitor received 16 votes and will serve a three-year supervisor term. Incumbent Gary Steffes received nine votes and will serve a two-year treasurer term. A total of 16 people voted. - Maywood: James Aman received eight votes and won the three-year supervisor seat by write-in ballot as no filings were received in the township. Gary Grundahl received one write-in vote and was not elected. Incumbent Rosie Emslander received nine votes and will serve the two-year treasurer term. A total of nine people voted. - Minden: Incumbent Mark Ebnet and incum-
bent Esther Ebnet each received 27 votes. Mark will serve a three-year supervisor term, and Esther will serve a two-year treasurer term. A total of 27 people voted. - St. George: Incumbent Donald Martin and incumbent Jeremy Johnson each received 17 votes. Martin will serve a three-year supervisor term, and Johnson will serve a two-year treasurer term. A total of 17 people voted. - Sauk Rapids: Incumbent John Kothenbeutel and incumbent Becky Molitor each received eight votes. Kothenbeutel will serve a three-year supervisor term, and Molitor will serve a two-year treasurer term. A total of eight people voted. - Watab: Steve Wollak received 313 votes and will serve a three-year supervisor term. Incumbent Craig Gondeck received 107 votes and was not elected. Deborah O’Keefe received 367 votes and will serve a two-year treasurer term. In the special election, Nicole Burski received 328 votes and will serve a one-year clerk term. Jon Hull received 91 votes and was not elected. A total of 424 people voted.
Your voice matters—we’re ready to listen! All are welcome to join in any of these public listening sessions with Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, where we will be collecting your input on future programming and facilities. April 10, 2019, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pleasantview Elementary– Media Center
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Sauk Rapids Police Department activity March 18 1409 hrs: Male called stating he was upset his parents would not leave his residence on the 2000 block of Fourth Avenue North. Upon arrival, officers learned the parents were arguing with the male about his home health care but agreed to leave for the day. March 19 1832 hrs: Officers received a complaint from a child on the 100 block of 18th Street Northwest. The child was upset he was not invited to play with two other children, and the children began fighting. Officers spoke to the children. March 20 1744 hrs: Officers received a complaint of four juveniles exiting a car on the 200 block of Fifth Street, stating they were physically fighting. Officers learned the juveniles parked in the location due to no parking spaces at the Dairy Queen and denied any physical altercations. Incidents: 26 traffic stops, 23 various calls, 18 assists, 13 medical, 10 alarms, 10 welfare checks, 9 child, 8 suspicious, 7 civil, 6 harassments, 5 property, 5 thefts, 5 driving, 4 domestics, 4 ordinances, 4 permits, 4 animals, 3 accidents, 3 predatory offender registries, 2 911, 2 suicidal persons and 2 warrants.
Rice Police Department activity March 23 1841 hrs: Officers were dispatched to assist with a burglary at Bend in the River Regional Park. Upon arrival, officers located five juveniles in the building and took them into custody until the Benton County Sheriff ’s deputies arrived. Incidents: 6 various calls, 5 assists, 2 traffic stops and 2 thefts.
Pulse on people Bukowski is Upper Iowa University graduate FAYETTE, IOWA – Brent Bukowski, of Sauk Rapids, has graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Upper Iowa University. Bukowski completed his degree in December 2018. Fichtinger takes third in aviation art contest ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the winners of the 2019 Minnesota Aviation Art Contest for students. There were nine winners in three age categories (6-9, 1013 and 14-17) selected from 148 entries statewide. Samantha Fichtinger, a student at Benton Stearns Education District’s Voyagers program, won third place. The annual art contest helps students learn about aviation through designing art based on a theme, which in 2019 was “My Dream to Fly.” MnDOT will create postcards featuring each winner’s artwork and provide a certificate to winners in each age category. MnDOT and the Civil Air Patrol hosted an awards ceremony March 29 at Civil Air Patrol in Inver Grove Heights.
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Saturday, March 30, 8-10 a.m. — Move the Mall Walk for Volunteerism. Hosted by the Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. All ages welcome. Download registration at http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/RSVP. Crossroad Center food court, 4101 W. Division Street, St. Cloud.
gional Coin Club. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 Second Street S., St. Cloud.
Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Maple Syrup Festival. Sap collecting, syrup cooking, horse-drawn rides, demonstrations and hot maple syrup sundaes. St. John’s Outdoor University, 2346 Science Drive, Collegeville. Tickets at http://www.csbsju.edu.
Thursday, April 4, 7-8 p.m. — Author Talk: Lynn Davis, author of “Beautiful Scars.” Hailing from Sierra Leone, Lynn Davis has made her home in the St. Cloud area. Join her as she discusses her book and writing process. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud.
Saturday, March 30, 1-2:30 p.m. — Minnesota’s Wild and Wooly Prohibition Days with Arn Kind. In 1920, Minnesotans were plunged into prohibition. The manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol was outlawed by the Volstead Act. Meet the drys, wets, gangsters, flappers, lawmen and suffragists in this presentation. Arn Kind is a teacher of 40 years who brings a wealth of historical knowledge and artifacts to bring history alive. He will appear in this presentation as a gangster or a federal prohibition agent. For school age to adult. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud.
Thursday, April 4, 7:15 p.m. — Foley Elementary School Second Grade Concert. Foley Elementary School, 743 Penn Street.
Friday, April 5-7 — Beginning Experience is a program for divorced, widowed or separated adults. Weekend program. Luther Crest Bible Camp, 8231 County Road 11 N.W. Alexandria. Friday, April 5, 10-10:45 a.m. — Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and crafts. Registration not required. Great River Regional Library-Foley Branch, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.
Friday, April 5, 10-11 a.m. — Conversation Circles. Sunday, March 31, 1 p.m. — Ham Bingo. Sponsored Practice English speaking skills while making friends. by the Sacred Heart Festival Committee. Sacred Heart Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Catholic Church, 2875 10th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids. Sunday, March 31, 1 p.m. — Ham Bingo. St. John’s Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Kids Used Clothing and Equipment Sale. Proceeds help support the St. Catholic Church, 621 Dewey Street, Foley. Cloud Area Mothers of Multiples. Discovery CommuniSunday, March 31, 4-7 p.m. — Tanner’s Birthday Bash. ty Elementary School, 700 Seventh Street S., Waite Park. Silent auction, wheelbarrow raffle, apparel sales, lucky For more information visit http://www.stcloudmos.com. key scores the goal and music by First Circle. Serving hamburger or chicken sandwich, fries and birthday cake. Saturday, April 6, 2:30-4:45 p.m. — Dine and dialogue: In honor of Tanner’s 20th birthday, feel free to bring a How to build a better St. Cloud. Brings together differtoy or game that will be donated to the Ronald McDon- ent faiths and cultures in order to better understand one another. For teens and adults. ald House. Sponsored by Tanner’s Team Foundation. Monday, April 1, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior Citi- Saturday, April 6, 3 p.m. — Ham Bingo with door prizzens Monthly Meeting. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. es. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 Auxiliary. All proceeds to benefit veterans, veterans’ families Main Street, Rice. and children. VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Monday, April 1, 6:30-7:10 p.m. — Pajama Family Sauk Rapids. Story Time. Come in your pajamas, and bring the whole family for stories, songs and crafts. No registration nec- Sunday, April 7, 9-11:30 a.m. — Pancake Breakfast. essary. Stories focus on ages 2 and up. Great River Re- Pancakes, sausage, eggs, rolls and fruit. Bethany’s Church (Pierz), 34238 Nature Road, Foley. gional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Monday, April 1, 7 p.m. — Rice City Council Meeting. Sunday, April 7, noon to 5 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions Second annual Kraut Kraul. Bologna, Polish Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main Street, Rice. sausage, kraut, mashed potatoes, baked beans and homeTuesday, April 2, 9 a.m. — Benton County Board made bread. Meal accompanied by meat and cake raffle, Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 bake sale, hammerschlagen and more. Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks, 940 35th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids. Dewey Street, Foley. Tuesday, April 2, 11-11:30 a.m. — Little Learners. Story and playtime. For 1s and 2s with an adult caregiver. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud.
Tuesday, April 9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement First-time Course. St. Cloud Life, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.
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PUBLIC NOTICES REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, March 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 Ross Olson requested to add 3-26-19 Joint Cities Meeting as agenda item 11-B. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 2-25-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 2-25-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Controlled Burn at Compost Site-Mayor Hunstiger noted that every spring the Public Works Department conducts a controlled burn at the Compost Site. He stated that if anyone sees smoke near the Compost Site over the next couple of days that is likely what they are seeing. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Tom Haaf, 2730 15th Street NE, stated that he had three concerns to discuss, which were as follows: 1) Haaf was disappointed to read that the City and the School District are meeting on a monthly basis. 2) Haaf discussed a letter that he received from Chris Byrd, Benton County Engineer, regarding Haaf’s drainage complaints on his property following the 2nd Street Up The Hill project. 3) Haaf was upset regarding a letter of service suspension that he received from Republic Services pertaining to one of his two properties in the City. He stated that he has no choice but to use Repulic Services, because the City decided on organized hauling. 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Agreement Between Police Department and Child Advocacy Center B. Approve Disposal of Forfeited Vehicles C. Approve Appointment to the Police Officer Position Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve agenda items 9A9C. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. Riverfront Park Master Plan Approval Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Southside and Lions Master Plan and authorizing moving forward with the design with the understanding that both building sizes will be considered. Discussion:
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A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, February 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria at Hillside Early Childhood Center. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Business Services Johnson, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Early Childhood Rogholt, and SRRHS Student Council Representatives Bukowski and Taylor. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”. STUDENT RECOGNITION Board members recognized students from Early Childhood. Early Childhood students, along with teachers and staff from Hillside Early Childhood Center performed four songs for the Board of Education, administration, community members, and their families who attended the Board meeting. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda”. PUBLIC INPUT There was no Public Input at 7:38 p.m. ACTION
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Councilperson Sauer said that he wants to take the plan into design to determine costs before making any final decisions. He also stated that he wants to hear more about the talks with the DNR to ensure that the City is leaving itself plenty of room for a well. Councilperson Thronson noted that this action tonight is only moving forward to the design phase and to see where the costs come in. She said that she is on the same page as Councilperson Sauer, and they plan to, as Committee members, take everything into consideration. Mayor Hunstiger said that currently the Council has no idea what this project may cost. He said that they have a ballpark figure in mind, but he agrees that the price may determine what happens next in terms of the overall project. Motion carried unanimously. B. Appointment of New Member to Fill Council Vacancy Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to adopt by motion and majority vote the voting procedure as specified by the RFA prior to calling for motions on the appointment of a new member to fill the Council vacancy. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to appoint Dottie Seamans to the City Council effective March 25, 2019. Discussion: Mayor Hunstiger thanked everyone who applied for the vacant City Council seat. He noted that Dottie Seamans served on the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board for 17 years. Mayor Hunstiger reviewed the various committees that Seamans served on during her tenure on the School Board. Councilperson Ellering thanked everyone who applied. He said that he recalls applying for a vacant City Council seat and going through this same process a little over two years ago, so he appreciates the candidates all taking the time to apply and be interviewed. Councilperson Thronson thanked everyone who applied for their commitment to the community. She encouraged those interested in serving on the Council to file for office in the future. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Other Staff Items A. 4-2-19 Open Book Property Assessment Meeting— Ross Olson stated that the Open Book Property Assessment meeting, which will be administered by the Benton County Assessor, will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. B. 3-26-19 Joint Cities Meeting-Ross Olson stated that the next Joint Cities meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 26 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Waite Park Public Works Facility. 12. Other Council Items and Communications • Thank You to Public Works Department—Councilperson Sauer said that he yet again wanted to thank the Public Works Departmetn for all of the time and effort that they have been putting in this winter. 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. R-13-1B
APPROVAL OF DISTRICT COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve the addition of a District Communication Specialist. APPROVAL OF THE ICS CONSULTING, INC. AGREEMENT A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the professional services agreement between the School District and ICS Consulting, Inc. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the following policies. • #420 (Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #420 (Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions). • #616 (District Accountability) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current district policy #616 (District Accountability). These policies require two readings before adoption. Input was provided and incorporated as recommended. ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-13-1B
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Silver Lining Dementia Consultations. (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 102 2ND AVE N Suite A, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA. (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Cristina Marie Rodriguez, 102 2ND AVE N Suite A, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379. (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Cristina Rodriguez 04/04/2015 R-12-2P PUBLIC NOTICE 2019 ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP)
BENTON COUNTY SWPPP: The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) is available for public review/comment beginning on Friday, March 22, 2019. The program may be viewed at the Benton County Public Works Building located at 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, Minnesota. This is notice that a public meeting will take place on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 3 at the St. Cloud City Hall, 400 – 2nd Street South, St. Cloud, MN. The public can submit oral or written comments before or at the time of the public meeting. Mark Loidolt Benton County Assistant Engineer F/R-13-1B Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2020 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Watab Township will meet on Monday, April 1st 2019, 2:30 p.m., at Watab Township Hall. We will also have a reconvene meeting on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 7:00 p.m., at Watab Township Hall due to an incorrect day being stated on the valutation. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization. Given under my hand this 27th day of March, 2019 Nicole Burski Clerk of the Township of Watab R-13-1B Monday, March 11, 2019 WORK SESSION MINUTES District Office Board Room 5:320 p.m.
A Work Session of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, March 11, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Business Services Johnson, and SRRMS Principal Rudolph. AGENDA APPROVAL A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” WORK STUDY TOPICS A. ICS Board Listening Session B. Director of Business Services Update C. Confucius Institute D. School Board Academy ADJOURNMENT With no further Work Session topics appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Solarz to adjourn the meeting at 9:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISDR-13-1B 47
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BRAHAM – East Central Energy powers east central Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin with electricity that is increasingly safer and more reliable. As homes and communities find new and smarter ways to go electric, ECE invites members to attend their co-op’s annual meeting April 11. Offered at two locations, the meeting will take place at the Braham Event Center, 655 Eighth Street S.W., and via live video at the ECE Superior Operations Center, 3617 E. Baumgartner Road, Superior, Wis. Registration at both locations will begin
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Cash Management Specialist Citizens Alliance Bank is seeking applicants for a full-time Cash Management Specialist in their Clara City location. •Competitive wages and benefits •Family friendly, dynamic and industrious work environment •Perform in a fast-paced environment to supply daily support with all Cash Management products and services. •Prior banking and customer service experience is preferred. To apply submit resume with application: citizensalliancebank.com/careers Or Human Resources Department Citizens Alliance Bank P.O. Box 430 Clara City, MN 56222 Citizens Alliance Bank is an EEOC of Protected Veterans & Individuals with Disabilities
EAA Chapter No. 551 launches fundraising program ST. CLOUD – Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter No. 551 officially launched its scholarship and building program March 18. EAA Chapter No. 551 fundraising goals include $1 million for educational scholarships, which will provide eight annual $2,500 flight training scholarships and four annual $5,000 aviation maintenance technology scholarships. The second fundraising goal is a hangar at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. By creating a physical building space at the airport, there can be greater opportunity for hands-on aviation-related learning and education. There would be space for meetings, a chapter logistics office, education and outreach organized by EAA and schools. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association also has developed a science, technology, engineering and math based high school curriculum for teachers to use in a formalized education setting as a credit-bearing
ST. CLOUD – Brenda Eisenschenk, owner of inteleCONNECT, Inc., has been selected as the 2019 St. Cloud Area Woman in Business Champion. The award is presented by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. Since graduating from St. Cloud State University, Eisenschenk has focused her career on sales: copiers to outdoor, telecom to newsprint. In the end, she discovered that telecom was her passion and business ownership was her future. She was selected as the 2019 Woman in Business Champion because along the way she has made a point of supporting women and girls. Eisenschenk started intelCONNECT – 24 Seventh Street N., Sauk Rapids – in August 2007. Her vision
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754,000 new aircraft mechanics will be needed over the next decade. Eighty percent of those mechanics will be utilized for commercial airlines. Thirty percent of airline mechanics are at or approaching retirement age and are leaving the workforce faster than being replaced. In fact, the Aviation Technician Education Council claims 25 percent of aviation mechanics are 64 years old and the average aviation
mechanic is 51 years old. EAA Chapter No. 551 is one of over 800 EAA chapters across the country and is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit. For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact Carol Schimnich, EAA Chapter No. 55 Scholarship Coordinator, at eaa51chapter@gmail.com or 320-267-2795.
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was new to the St. Cloud area. She wanted to provide telecommunications consulting for businesses on their phone, internet and cable TV services. Telecom agents were uncommon, but she found a few in the Twin Cities market who were willing to talk with her and explain their services. She wrote a business plan and started making sales calls. “I started at zero and went out and sold,” Eisenschenk said. Though she started as a one-person operation, Eisenschenk now has four employees. Her growth has been in part because of her desire to see others succeed. “Lisa Vouk was planning to make a change, and I told her I wished I could hire her, but I couldn’t afford her,” Eisenschenk said. “She said ‘How do you know?’” The two worked out a plan that would accommodate Eisenschenk’s growing business and Vouk’s
desire to have more time with her family. A similar arrangement was made with a second employee who was looking for a change following the birth of a baby. In addition to her support of the women who work for her, Eisenschenk has been a strong advocate for women and girls. She participates in Mentor Morning, a program of the St. Cloud Times-LocaliQ that connects young women with experienced female professionals, and she mentors girls in her church. Possibly her greatest impact is her volunteer work with the local Girl Scouts program. She does presentations on how to sell cookies, how to run a business and serves as a mentor. Eisenschenk volunteers for a number of organizations, including the Sartell Chamber, the St. Cloud Area Chamber, her church, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines; Habitat for Humanity and
Sertoma. She also provides paid time off for staff to volunteer. In addition to Eisenschenk, other award winners are Doug and Carol Severson, of Handymans, Inc. The Seversons are the 2019 St. Cloud Area Small Business Owners of the Year. Brothers Steve and Jeff Mies, of Mies Outland, are the 2019 Business Central Mark of Excellence: Family Owned Business. All these business owners will be honored at the St. Cloud Area Business Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 30 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in St. Cloud. The luncheon is open to the public. Reservations can be made by calling the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce at 320-656-3826 or visiting https://www.stcloudareachamber.com. The Business Awards Luncheon is sponsored by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Crusader champion Howard enjoys time with state-winning hockey team BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – The lights, loud cheering, intense crowd and the surreal feeling of playing on the ice at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul are things Austin Howard will never forget. A Howard, of Sauk Rapids, is a senior at Cathedral r High School in St. Cloud and has been a part of the Crusaders hockey team all four years in high school. Howard said this season is a dream come true. The t Crusaders won the Section m 6A title, an accomplishment they felt they deserved. “We were upset last year from getting to state,� Howard said. “We lost to Alexandria, but we weren’t going to let that happen this year. We kept using the tagline ‘unfinished business.’ We wanted to get to state, and we made it happen this year. We beat Alexandria in the section championships and it felt great. It’s what we worked so hard for.� But what followed section championships f puts a permanent grin on Howard’s face. The Cruf saders won the 2019 Minnesota State High School League Class A Boys Hockey championship title. They finished the season with a 27-4 record and the school’s first-ever boys hockey state title. “The whole season was awesome, but I will always remember being a f part of the team that won the state title,� Howard said. “I can’t even describe how I was feeling in that moment.� The Cathedral Crur saders pushed their way through the state brackets March 6-9 at the Xcel Energy Center, defeating North Branch, East Grand Forks and GreenwayNashwauk-Keewatin along the way. “It was so much fun, skating on the biggest stage where the pros play,� Howard said. “Then win-
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Austin Howard stands with his Section 6A and 2019 Minnesota State High School League Class A Boys Hockey Championship medals March 26 at his home in Sauk Rapids. Howard played forward for the Cathedral Crusaders and helped the team to its first-ever boys hockey state title.
ning the state title on top of that was unbelievable. It didn’t seem like it was happening, but it was the best feeling in the world.� While at the state tournament, Howard and his team watched other teams play, spent time at the hotel and checked out the Xcel’s locker rooms. “They had locker rooms where all of us players could hang out,� Howard said. “They gave us food, had TVs and video games for us to enjoy. It really helped us relax and bond as a team.� The 2018-19 season was a memorable one for Howard, specifically, as it was the first full season in his hockey career where he was part of the varsity team. Howard and his siblings, Amy and Andy, were adopted from Haiti by Dana and Patrick Howard in January 2010. It was not until he arrived at his new home in Sauk Rapids that he saw snow, an ice rink or a hockey game. The game became his passion. “I watched videos on YouTube, and I had some friends that played,� Howard said. “It looked like a
fun sport to play, so I tried it. I played lots of pond hockey with friends and
then joined the Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association teams.â€? With ice time under his belt, he was ready to join the high school team. “I really loved being with the boys and getting to play hockey with them,â€? Howard said. “It will be weird not playing with my friends anymore. But, I am proud to say our team has motivated the younger players. Coach Brown has a new tagline for the team – back to back. ‌ The younger players see what we did and are excited to hit the ice for another season next year.â€? As Howard prepares for graduation, he is excited for the next chapter. “I would love to be able to play junior hockey somewhere,â€? Howard said. “I do know I want to be around hockey somehow, some way. My goal is to be a trainer for a team and take care of whatever the players need – whether it is taking care of injuries or helping them stretch out tight muscles. ‌ I just know I love the sport of hockey so much, and I definitely want to stay involved with the sport. It has changed who I am so much and has left me with unforgettable experiences.â€?
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Six skaters from Sauk Rapids performed in the show – Kella Mrozek, Kourtney Mrozek, Hailey Bischoff, Eloise Wesenberg, Penelope Kleya and Holland Beckers. Coach Dianah Klatt is also from Sauk Rapids and has 25 years of skating and hockey coaching experience. SCFSC was incorporated in 1973 and has since offered classes and lessons in the Learn to Skate program, beginning hockey and freestyle for boys, girls and adults. In addition, they have syn-
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A b b i e Symanietz skates for the crowd March 23 as a part of the St. Cloud Figure Skating Club annual ice show “Blast from the Past” in St. Cloud. Symanietz skated in her first show with the SCFSC and has gone on to become a U.S. Figure Skating four-time medalist.
ST. CLOUD – The St. Cloud Figure Skating Club celebrated its 45th year as an organization March 23-24. SCFSC hosted its annual ice show “Blast from the Past” at the Municipal Athletic Complex with three shows over the course of the two days. The event featured performances from skaters involved in the club, as well as the College of St. Benedict and guest skater Abbie Symanietz. Symanietz is a skater with the St. Paul Figure Skating Club, where she is a four-time U.S. Figure Skating medalist. She has earned novice gold medals at the Minnesota State Championships and United States Upper Great Lakes Championship. Symanietz has also competed in the United States Midwest Sectionals. She participated in the first show of her skating career at the age of 9 with the St. Cloud Figure Bethany Lehner (left) and Adeline Hayden skate in a duet performance March 23 in St. Cloud. The two performed to “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger. Skating Club.
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FOLEY – Passion, sweat and a vision of what could be pushed Heather Strand and her fiancé, Aaron Novak, to take on the overwhelming project of gutting an old farmhouse and rebuilding the structure into their dream home. Over the course of three months, the Foley couple, friends and family cleaned the three-story home, which been abandoned PHOTO SUBMITTED had 20 years and An old farmhouse rests on 40 arces of land July 6, 2017, west of Foley. The house was for built by John and Ida Trader in the 1930s and was abandoned for 20 years before being inhabited by animals. purchase by Heather Strand and Aaron Novak.
Together they cleared out debris, tore down walls, rebuilt the inside structure and preserved the ambiance of the house by decorating the interior as a modern-day farmhouse. “It takes special people to be able to see what we saw in this home,” Strand said. “We had a vision that went beyond the garbage, the feces, the loads of time, hard work and commitment. We saw beauty in the beast and fell in love with the character, the location and the potential this house had, and we were
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committed to making it a home.” The two, along with their blended family, discovered the home in February 2017. They were not looking to purchase a home as they had bought and flipped a house two years prior. “Aaron is a contractor and owns his own business, Connect Construction,” Strand said. “After he inspected the home, making sure the structure was sound, we made the decision to move forward with the renovation.” At first, Strand was reluctant to uproot their family. “I went to the house
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Farmhouse from front and sat in it,” she said. “I needed to walk around and feel the energy of the house to see if it was the right fit for us.” With a vision in mind, the couple signed the paperwork April 15, 2017, and the work began along with research on the history of the home. “The farm was built by John and Ida Trader in the 1930s,” Strand said. “After John passed, Ida lived in the home until she could no longer live on her own and was placed in a nursing home. … Once Ida moved from the house it was basically boarded up and left abandoned for 20 years until we bought it.” Upon renovating, the family discovered there had been several raccoons living in the house. “Throughout the years people had entered the home and stripped it of its valuables,” Strand said. “There were no windows left, doors were barely hanging on and the roof was half gone.” Together the family treated the home like a do-it-yourself project, gutting the entire house to the shell while hiring
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area with four bedrooms and a bathroom. “I tried keeping what I could of the farm house, but there wasn’t much left to salvage,” Strand said. “We did end up keeping and using the cast iron tub in the upper level.” When the family moved in, two of the outside buildings remained: a shed which was removed to make room for a garage and another building which was relocated in the yard and turned into a garden shed and chicken coop. “The barn had burned down years prior,” Strand said. “We were able to salvage and reuse the wood from the building we tore down in our kitchen as well as our stairwell.” As progress was made, Strand became excited to decorate the
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RICE – When homeowners consider flooring options, tile, laminate, carpet and wood easily come to mind. Found less likely on the list is concrete. But Polished Concrete Plus is proving the rough building material is not only for the outdoors. “Last year, I think we did eight patio homes with all polished concrete – no other flooring what-so-ever,” said Jeff Kasella, president of Polished Concrete Plus in Rice. Kasella grew up surrounded by the concrete industry. The son of Ben and brother of Rob, he worked for the family business, Kasella Concrete, until 2013 when he left to pursue the specialized technique.
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Josh Theis (left) and Jeff Kasella stand outside the shop of Polished Concrete Plus in Rice March 15. Kasella bought the business in 2017, and Theis became a partner in January.
and added a business partner, Josh Theis, in January. Together, the two have over 20 years of experience in polishing concrete, and they employ roughly six full-time laborers as well as seasonal parttime help. The business services the five-state area. Polished concrete is the process of progressively grinding concrete with grit and pads until a smooth dustfree surface is exposed that has a lustrous shine. It can be applied on new concrete as well as older pads. Dyes and stains can be added for PHOTO BY SUBMITTED An 8-foot strip of wood-grain decorative polished concrete floor is placed near a coloring, and different business timeline wall at BlueStem Brands, Inc., in St. Cloud. The method was size and color stone can be used in the mix to applied to an existing floor. “I knew a lot about concrete, but not necessarily about the polishing side of the business,” Kasella said. Working for
Kevin Johnson at Polished Concrete Plus, Kasella gained handson knowledge. He purchased the business from Johnson in 2017
vary flooring looks. After schools and commercial businesses began implementing the practice, the trend increased in residential homes over the last four years. “Now that it’s out there, people see it and they like it,” Theis said. “They’re using it a lot more.” The benefits of a polished concrete floor lie in the maintenance of the product. Under the same conditions, concrete will last longer and require less care than ceramic tile or wood. “There isn’t much for upkeep, especially in a home,” Kasella said.
“Very rarely do we get a call to come in and freshen up or redo a home. A school hallway may need to be redone in seven years or school rooms 10-13 years before we have to address any maintenance aside from cleaning.” Theis agreed. He said the method works well for those with allergies or those redoing flooring due to water damage. “It makes for a nice cleanable surface,” he said. “Not that it can’t get dirty, but you can see the dirt and the dirt has nowhere to go. It can’t
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A vertical overlay lines the wall behind a wood stove in a home. In addition to flooring, Polished Concrete Plus offers tailored projects such as this or exterior hardscapes like outdoor kitchens.
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After only lightly grinding the surface to expose a bit of sand, Kasella and his crew plot planks across a floor from pg. 4B with painters tape and get embedded in the hand-stain each plank carpet or grout.” separately to give them Polished concrete the appearance of a wood can be executed in a floor. Then, the team variety of designs but applies a secondary color. dependent on whether a The final product appears floor is a new build or similar to a wood floor a restoration, elements but has a smooth surface. may have limitations. Kasella and Theis “A lot of times said homeowners we are going into an considering polished existing space, so we concrete as a flooring have absolutely no option should be aware of control over what is the product’s variability. in the (concrete) mix The final outcome is PHOTO SUBMITTED already,” Kasella said. dependent upon the raw A polished concrete floor resembles wood grain. The technique is executed marking “In older buildings, we material, contractor and the floor with painters tape, hand staining each plank and applying a secondary stain can get 1.5-inch rock how the concrete cures. over the top before polishing. “Each floor is unique,” Theis said. “I could walk someone into a house that was done a year ago, and they could tell me they want that look exactly. I’d say they would have Protect all that you’ve built with a company you can trust. to buy the house. It’s not like a Sherwin-Williams paint swatch. A sample is going to be a starting point.” Kasella agreed. “Polished concrete isn’t for everyone,” Kasella said. “It is a raw product, so it’s not like other flooring options where if you have a bad tile you can set aside and replace it. You have to deal with what you have. There are imperfections. There are cracks in concrete. There are different repair materials we can use to make it cleanable and tight, but you have to live with imperfections.” COME SEE US Still, Kasella said AT ONE OF OUR 7 LOCATIONS! many people are drawn to the authentic look and LONG PRAIRIE minimum maintenance 9 Central Ave of the flooring option. Long Prairie, MN 56347 OFFICES IN: PHOTO SUBMITTED “It is a raw product, PIERZ ST. CLOUD ALBANY A polished concrete floor exposes the raw material’s rock and it’s not flawless,” he 205 Main St N 3801 North 3rd Street 140 5th Street, mix under a sealed and polished surface at Bad Habit said. “I think that’s the Pierz, MN 56364 St. Cloud, MN 56303 Albany, MN 56307 Brewing Company in St. Joseph. The polished concrete beauty of it.” SAUK CENTRE HOLDINGFORD MELROSE technique can be applied to new and old slabs.
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Liz Schultz sits in her home office March 13 in Sauk Rapids. Schultz is self-employed and owns Unique Design by Liz, LLC. She also owns Schultz Engineering with her husband Brian Schultz.
– Bringing Color and Emotions Together” at the Home and Lifestyle Show March 8. The seminar talked about color, its relation to personality and how this knowledge applies itself in the interior design world.
“If your favorite color is blue you may identify well with loyalty, ambition, control, calmness and masculine qualities,” Schultz said. “Pink often embodies love, warmth,
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Schultz from pg. 6B sensitivity, possibilities, care, intuition and the feminine.â€? Schultz identifies her own personality with the color pink. “I made my home office as girly as possible to deter my husband from wanting to use it – hence the pink walls,â€? Schultz said. “I’d organize my sock drawer for fun when I was a child, and I’d always be the one to set up holiday decorations for my parents and grandparents. It seemed natural I’d end up in the interior design business.â€? Schultz said color is invaluable to interior design. “Different colors bring a different energy ‌. to a room,â€? Schultz said. “We like brown shades in homes because they ground us and have a calming effect – people who like brown are appropriately as downto-Earth as the soil. Brown reminds us of the organic and rustic,â€? Schultz said. “It’s a natural and wholesome color.â€? Schultz’ interior design philosophy loosely parallels the ancient Chinese concept of feng shui but lacks the mysticism. Feng shui is the art of positioning colors and objects in a room to guide and curate energy. Both approaches understand that colors can trigger emotions. Schultz said purple has been associated with royalty, rarity and sacredness across cultures throughout time. Ancient Rome is a
popular example of this phenomenon. The designer detailed other colors as well. “Red is another powerful and almost overwhelming color,� Schultz said. “You’d definitely choose something less aggressive and more pastel for an infant’s room.� Schultz noted how greens can represent growth, fertility, nature and harmony while yellows and oranges carry happy and optimistic attitudes. Schultz said colors that are far apart on the color wheel – a spectrum of color gradients often simplified to the colors of the rainbow – work wonderfully together because their contrast naturally appeals to the eye. “The yellow and purple for the Vikings is a prime example of this,� Schultz said. “There’s a reason so many sports teams use complimentary colors: colors opposite one another on the color wheel.�
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Liz Schultz’s living room exhibits her interior design philosophy. Sandy whites, country blues and browns complement and reflect her home.
To Schultz, every color has its purpose and place but she warns that certain colors warrant caution. Red, when painting interiors, can be a troublesome color for multiple reasons.
“Red is so powerful, intense and difficult to paint,� Schultz said. “It takes four coats to get an even shade and touch-ups are hard to blend in. Too much red can be overwhelming to
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