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Watab elects Wollak, Burski, O’Keefe
Total levy remains consistent in 2020 BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE – Watab Township residents voted for change March 12. Casting their ballots on Minnesota’s annual Township Day, the voters elected Steve Wollak, Deborah O’Keefe and Nicole Burski to the vacant seats. Wollak will serve a three-year supervisor term and replaces incumbent Craig Gondeck. Wollak received 313 votes to Gondeck’s 107. O’Keefe will remain in her role as treasurer, continuing for an additional two-year term, and Burski will step into the remaining one year of the clerk’s term. Jon Hull had served in this capacity as an appointee for the past year. O’Keefe, who ran unopposed, received 367 votes. Burski was elected by 328 votes to 91 over Hull. “I’m feeling really good,” Burski said regarding her election win. “Everybody wants change, and they showed it through their votes.” Wollak agreed. “Concerned citizens of Watab have spoken,” he said. “… People wanted change. It was pretty obvious a year ago.” Wollak, a public works employee for the
city of Rice, said his priorities moving forward will be road repair and maintenance, as well as to run efficient and professional meetings. He said numerous phone calls motivated him to run for office. Burski, who is a realtor, said she brings financial experience with government contracting and patient accounts from a previous position at the St. Cloud VA Hospital, and that she was recruited to run for her position as well. “It’s not about winning the votes,” Burski said. “It’s about getting the young people involved and more people involved. They should be aware of things that are going on with their township and how it directly affects them.” Burski, O’Keefe and Wollak will take the oath of office at the April 2 meeting. Following the closing of the polls, the annual meeting took place which is governed by the township residents each year. The decisions moved and passed by those in attendance serve as recommendations to the township board, much like a committee action at other municipal levels. Jeff Wollak moderated the meeting, and roughly 50 people were in attendance. Residents approved a $755,000 levy which is consistent with that of 2019. However, each fund balance will differ in amount. The general fund was decreased at the meeting by $20,000 to $80,000. This excess $20,000 was placed in the road and bridge
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PUBLIC NOTICES • Sauk Rapids Township Property Assessments - pg. 12 • Benton County Advertisement for Bids - CR 78 and CR 286 - pg. 13 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Meeting Minutes, Feb. 25, 2019 - pg. 13 • City of Sauk Rapids Advertisement for Bids - pg. 12
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Serving up smiles Sauk Rapids Dairy Queen open for the season BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – The red roof, walk-up windows and bright red picnic tables are a staple of the Sauk Rapids community. The Sauk Rapids Dairy Queen, 501 Benton Drive North, has been there for ice cream lovers on the coldest days of March and the hottest days of July since 1953. The Dairy Queen, now operated by Misty Hahn Schultz and Holly Lyon, opened for the season Feb. 28. “We always open at the end of February because of our contract with Dairy Queen,” Lyon said. “It is tough when we initially open because of the cold weather. It definitely impacts our sales, but we always have our
regulars who come out and brave the cold.” Rudy Strand opened the store in 1953 and sold to Sam Lamb in 1964. Schultz and Lyon began leasing from Lamb in 2002 and bought the business in 2011. “We felt we had to keep it going,” Schultz said. “It is a staple in the community. We have both been working here since we were 15 and haven’t wanted to leave. We thought we would go off and follow the career paths we intended in college, but this is like a second home to us.” The building and operations have changed over time, with the warehouse added when Lamb owned the business. The menu has changed as well, going from Dilly bars, cones, root beer floats and sundaes to a wide variety of Blizzard flavors and hot food. “We keep having to find room for more,” Lyon said. “The store is small, so we really struggle for room when Dairy Queen introduces a new product. But, we do our
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Owners Misty Hahn Schultz (left) and Holly Lyon stand in front of the Sauk Rapids Dairy Queen at 501 Benton Drive North. The two have owned the business since 2011 and reopened for the season Feb. 28.
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FOLEY – Little Rock Lake residents could soon be up to their homes in water. Benton County Emergency Management warned county residents of potential flooding following the National Weather Service’s briefings on spring flood outlook. The flood threat is high due to near-historic snow packs, ice jams and oversaturated soils. Citizens in Watab and Langola townships, and particularly those with homes and property near Little Rock Lake, may see PHOTO SUBMITTED Open water at the meeting point of Little Rock Lake and Harris Channel forecasts the adverse effects. “There are five areas spring thaw March 14 in Rice. Property owners surrounding the lake may see flooding this spring due to high snow pack, ice jams and oversaturated soils.
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In the March 10 article “The power of a cookie: Sauk Rapids troops sell by the thousands,” one of the Girl Scouts Troop members was misidentified in the photo as Amber Schultz. Her name is Amber Schaefer. The Sauk Rapids Herald regrets the error.
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ST. CLOUD – Anyone who knows Laura Tripiciano knows she is proud of her Irish heritage. “I wouldn’t say proud so much as obsessed,” said Tripiciano, a Sauk Rapids resident. “It all started when I began listening to U2. Then Northern Ireland had some problems arise and it all stemmed from there.” From the time she was in high school, Tripiciano has surrounded herself with Ireland-related merchandise, hobbies and trips. As St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated Sunday, March 17 Tripiciano and her family will embrace their heritage with food, fun and Irish garb. “I cannot forget the kilt,” Tripiciano said. “Even though kilts are more Scottish, part of my ancestry is Scotts-Irish, so it allows me to showcase both. My husband and I have a son from Ethiopia, and he will be wearing a shirt that says 0 percent Irish. He loved the shirt when we brought it home.” Tripiciano first trav-
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Spouses Tony Eshleman and Laura Tripiciano hold the Ireland flag March 13 in St. Cloud. Eshleman is 50 percent Irish, while Tripiciano is 33 percent.
eled to Ireland in 1990, where she lived with a family in Dalkey and studied at Trinity College in Dublin. While she was there, she spent time researching where her ancestors originated from, which was near the Dingle Peninsula. “It was interesting to learn about that area more after I knew my ancestors came from there,” Tripiciano said. “My mom’s great-grandparents came to America from there around 1850. When people think of immigrants to the United States, most people identify with the Irish, so it is cool to say my family is part of that.” Tripiciano went back to Ireland in 1997, 1998 and again on her honeymoon in 2001. “It was a no-brainer to go to Ireland on our honeymoon because we are both Irish – me 33 percent and my husband 50 percent,” Tripiciano said. “We had an Irish-themed wedding, and we both have Celtic wedding bands. It encompassed so much of both our personalities.” Tripiciano’s favorite aspect of her Irish heritage is the food, alcoholic beverages and the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. “There aren’t many immigrant groups that can say they have their own day to celebrate,” Tripiciano said. “The Irish are lucky to say they do, and our celebrations are so fun – from parades to gettogethers with all sorts of Irish dishes to drinking green beer. I am not one to drink green beer, but I love a good Guinness. I enjoy tasting Irish whiskey, too.” One of Tripiciano’s favorite Irish meals is corned beef and cabbage. “I like that meal, but it is definitely more of an Irish American dish than true Irish,” Tripiciano said. “I also like to make
bangers and mash, which is more authentic. I make a lot of Irish dishes with potatoes, too. I love potatoes, and there are so many ways to make them.” Tripiciano hopes to travel to Ireland again to help deepen her love for her Irish heritage and immerse herself in the beauty of the country. “There are many parts of the country that are absolutely breath-taking,” Tripiciano said. “I would love to go back to the areas where my ancestors are from. There is so much to learn about Ireland. It really isn’t a big country, but the culture is so rich.”
In March, when everything is green with Irish culture and heritage, Tripiciano is reflecting on her Irish roots, her travels to Ireland and what she knows of her family history. “Yes, I am only onethird Irish, but it is the heritage I feel closest to,” Tripiciano said. “When I first saw Ireland from the plane, it was like a homecoming. I felt a connection to the country before I even went there though. It is so much of who I am. I feel that being Irish is being cool, and I am really proud to say I am Irish.”
Laura Tripiciano, of Sauk Rapids, points to the area of Ireland where her ancestors were from March 13 in St. Cloud. Tripiciano’s great-great grandparents originated from the Dingle Peninsula and immigrated to the United States in 1850.
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Onlookers view ice jams at Gordon Bridge in Watab Township spring 1965. Following this winter season’s heavy snows and cold temperatures, Benton County Emergency Management has announced its concerns for spring flooding.
The county will not be providing supplies for citizens. “There’s a misconception going around that offering supplies is the responsibility of the county,� said Jim McDermott,
Benton County Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “Few counties throughout the state offer supplies. Most will coordinate American Red Cross volunteers to help people
sandbag properties.� Residents who are at risk, or fear they are at risk, are encouraged to purchase supplies and insurance. “The trick with insurance is you cannot reap
the benefits of it until 30 days after your signing,� Gondeck said. “Do not hesitate to get insurance if you are inclined. You’ll also need a certified land surveyor to inspect your property to get your certificate of elevation unless you want ludicrously high-cost insurance.� Little Rock Lake north shore residents Jim Hovda and Jerry Perske recall the years 1965 and 1997 as the last times water levels were this concerning. “In 1997, we had the highest waters we’d had since 1965,� Hovda said. “The water got up to the corner of my foundation.� Perske, who had lived in the area during the flood of 1965, recalled how the water levels rose. “The water came up into the yard in spring and never seemed to stop,�
Perske said. “Eventually we left for Sauk Rapids one afternoon. When we returned the next day, there was 2.5 feet of water in our house. The couch cushions were afloat, and the kitchen tabletop was touching the water. We lost many possessions, but we kept an old dresser that survived for some time and showed it to people – the water level left a definitive stain on it.� Concerned residents should remain vigilant and prepare for potential disaster as central Minnesota undergoes the spring thaw. Officials say weather for the rest of March and April will be critical in determining the potential and severity of flooding. A 24/7 Benton County Emergency Management operations line is available at 952-361-6671.
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Seamans appointed to council BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Dottie Seamans is the newest face on the Sauk Rapids City Council. The council appointed Seamans March 11 to the vacant position left by former council member Steve Heinen. She was chosen from nine candidates. Seamans, who has lived in Sauk Rapids since 1983 with her husband Tom, said she was motivated by her previous elected office experience. She served on the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board for 17 years, prior to Jan. 1, 2015. “I missed having a purpose,” said Seamans, a safety administrator for Anderson Trucking Service in St. Cloud. “Being part of a council or board gives me that purpose to help shape – in this case the city – and be a voice for citizens of the community.” Although Seamans had thought about running for office over the past few years, she said she declined as she was happy with the incumbents in position. With the unknown for this seat, she decided it was time to put her name in the hat. Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger was pleased with the council’s
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decision. “I was looking for someone who has been in the area,” Hunstiger said. “And nothing against the younger people who applied. I know Jason (Ellering) was fairly new to the area when he applied, so it is nice to have mixed councils. This one, with losing Steve, I just thought it would be better to have more experience. We had a couple of the candidates who stood out.” Moving forward Seamans would like the council to continue to pursue intentional growth and make Sauk Rapids a destination for surrounding community members. “Knowing and having a vision of what we want the community to look like and building toward that goal,” Seamans said. “… There’s something missing. We need to find something that is going to give people a reason to come to Sauk Rapids. The park might be one of those reasons.” Seamans said enhanced opportunities could provide more foot traffic for the business district. The park Seamans referred to was the master plan for Southside and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset parks which was approved earlier in the meeting. Confluence, a Minne-
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Dottie Seamans sits in Sauk Rapids City Council chambers March 11 in Sauk Rapids. Seamans was appointed to the vacant two-year position on the council and will take the oath of office March 25.
apolis-based architectural design firm, has created a draft plan for riverside improvements which look to engage the public with the landscape. The elements were presented to the council and public earlier this year. Terry Wotzka, city engineer, brought up his concerns at the March 11 meeting regarding the city’s drinking water supply should the city swap land from north of Municipal Park with the De-
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General Fund.......................$80,000 fund, bringing the dediRoad and Bridge Fund ...$495,000 cated fund amount to $495,000 – a $45,000 inFire District I.........................$55,000 crease over last year. Fire Fire District II .......................$62,500 District I will see a $8,000 decrease. Fire District Road Debt Service.............$62,500 II will see a $5,500 increase. District I and II Grand total ................ $755,000 will receive $55,000 and $62,500, respectively. Road debt service was decreased to $62,500, and allowed $22,000 to be reduce the levy by Sept. 30, but can no longer inthe town hall debt was placed elsewhere. The township board crease this amount becompletely paid prior to the meeting so the fund has the opportunity to cause it was approved at
partment of Natural Resources in order to build at Southside Park. He said the property proposed for the land swap could potentially be a lost source for viable water. Todd Schultz, community development director, said he was aware of the concern, but the property swap was for similar size acreage, not the entire land plot Wotzka was speaking about. “This is something we have discussed before,”
Schultz said. “So, we were aware the entire area could not be part of the discussion with the Department of Natural Resources – only the lot the tri-plex was on.” The half-cent sales tax committee and the planning commission recommended moving forward with the master plan. Following cost estimates, the city will decide which design elements are implemented. In other council news:
- Approved the appointment of Wade Hanson to a full-time police officer position. - Approved selling by public auction five vehicles seized during DUI or criminal investigations. - The open book meeting regarding property tax assessments, which is an alternative to the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting, will be 9:30 a.m. April 2 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center.
this meeting. In other annual meeting news: - Residents accepted the 2018 Board of Audit which was completed Jan. 15. The township reflected a balance of $630,403.38 in its checking and money market balance at that time. - Board chair Todd Waytashek spoke to the audience regarding the 2019 budget proposal. Much of the budget reflected similarly 2018’s budget, but due to the 2019 road reconstruction costs not having been so-
lidified by the meeting, the board was unable to give a detailed total operating budget number. The township is planning repairs to Frost Road Northwest, 85th Street Northwest (west of Highway 10), Burton Place and Burton Court. Bids were opened at the March 5 meeting, with Rice Contracting and Development Services being the lowest bidder at $236,876.11 and Knife River Corporation coming in as second lowest at $246,916.16. The bid will be awarded in April. The township is
also waiting on engineering and other costs to finalize its budget. - Residents approved a $2,000 contract for services to the Tri-County Humane Society. The township has not contracted through the agency since 2017. - Residents approved a $2,500 membership donation to the Benton Economic Partnership. - The next annual meeting will take place at 8:15 p.m. March 10, 2020 at the Watab Township Hall.
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School district prepares for lost instructional time, wet spring BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Increased temperatures and rain melted snow in central Minnesota this past week, but the woes of winter have yet to cease. Parents, students and employees of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District will face challenges as they make up lost instructional time and enter the spring activities season. SRR has lost five full class days due to snow and cold – Jan. 29, 30, 31 and Feb. 8 and 20. The Minnesota legislature has yet to pass bills to forgive the missed days in January and honor employee contracts, leaving districts in limbo. “A lot of people’s frustration is not having a clear answer,” said Aaron Sinclair, SRR Superintendent. “If those bills eventually pass, it helps us accurately prepare for what’s down the road. We have our plan in place, and we are OK for right now. If we missed another day or two, knowing the answer as to whether those bills will become law would be helpful.” The district builds in three cancellation days into its calendar each year. Typically, this would be enough to accommodate weather events, but the first three months of 2019 were anything but typical in Minnesota. In February alone, central Minnesota received nearly 28 inches of snow. Coupled with low temperatures and blowing winds, the season has been difficult for school administrators. “For most superintendents and districts, this is unprecedented,” Sinclair said. “… The three-day stretch in January was challenging.” But, the school district had a plan in place for such events prior to the first school year day in September. “The first day missed is basically forgiven – we don’t make it up,” Sinclair said. “The second and third days are predetermined when we will make up those days.” To replace Jan. 30-31, students will attend school Monday, April 22 and Friday, May 31, as per the preapproved academic calendar. The additional two days of lost instruction will not affect the students unless more delays or cancellations are needed. So, what goes into calling off school? A lot. SRR works with the Sartell-St. Stephen and St. Cloud school districts to determine whether or not children will attend. The su-
perintendents communicate with each other and professionals such as the National Weather Service, and city, county and state transportation officials. Collectively, the people assess temperature, wind speed and road conditions. “I have to think about when is the earliest time a child will be waiting for a bus, and then back up from there as to when the bus would leave the garage, as well as giving parents enough time to make accommodations for their kids,” Sinclair said. “Ultimately, the safety of the kids is the No. 1 priority, but we try to be mindful and convenient for parents when making those decisions. It’s really hard to find out at 5:30 in the morning that your kids can’t go to school that day. That impacts parents. That impacts employers. So, we are mindful, but ultimately student safety makes that decision for us.” Minnesota state statute permits districts to include up to five online instructions days due to inclement weather if an approved plan has been implemented. Sinclair said in reaction to this winter season, the administrative team began discussing the opportunity. The plan will take preparation for the district, students and parents as each age group will have different expectations when e-learning. “I think we have the infrastructure to do this because of our 1:1 initiative,” he said. “… If we go (the e-learning) route, we could approve the plan before next school year, and it would be built into the calendar. It might be something similar to what we have now where we have snow days one through three and anything beyond that would become an e-learning day. Having that capability would make sure we would always be able to honor the instructional minutes.” Acting quickly when weather prevents activities With canceled school, comes canceled activities. Weather, field and road conditions can play a part in activities’ schedules no matter what the season. Travel conditions must be taken into account, as well as the actual event. SRR was fortunate enough to reschedule or cancel only four winter athletic events – a boys and girls basketball doubleheader, a girls basketball game and a wrestling match. Much like superintendents from area districts converse about class-time closings, the activities directors lean upon each other when making decisions
about when and where to host events. “We follow the same model,” said NaDean Schroeder, SRR Activities Director. “We’re not always going to agree on it – that’s the difference. (Superintendents) tend to do the same things. We don’t always do that, but more often than not, we will. The No. 1 priority is the safety of the kids. If there is concern from either school on the safety of their students or the students coming to their place, that is when it’s a decision we make together, but sometimes it falls more on one than the other because of travel or location.” Activities directors are tasked with juggling a multitude of entities when canceling or rescheduling an athletic or fine arts event. Once the decision is made to call off an activity, the A.D. immediately informs students, coaches, parents, officials, transportation, facilities teams, custodians, concessions crews and more. When they move to rescheduling, they try to coordinate schedules of these same groups once more. “For me, the first thing is making sure our kids and coaches can be a part of a date,” Schroeder said. “Then, it’s making sure we have officials. … I like to reschedule within 48 hours.” The responsibilities are not exclusive to sports, and districts are flexible to ensure students are able to participate in the activities they pay to belong to. “It’s going to be other programming we have as well,” Schroeder said. “Last weekend, we decided not to send our speech team to Maple Grove because of the snow forecasted to come in Saturday night. Rocori came over that morning because their A.D. and I discussed we were both supposed to go there.” SRR hosted a minimeet and all the students exited the schools by 11 a.m. Flexibility of those involved in activities will be a necessity this spring. Practices will begin indoors with teams juggling
available gym times. Some teams may have opportunities to train at indoor facilities which have partnered with SRR, such as Acceleration Sports Center and Sta-Fit. “This spring is going to be one of the toughest (seasons for scheduling),” Schroeder said. Schroeder said Central Lakes Conference administrators will meet next week to condense spring athletics similar to what was done in 2018 as they do not foresee being able to compete outdoors until mid-April. “There will be a lot more doubleheaders in the spring than we were intending,” Schroeder said. “But, that’s what we played last year, so we are prepared for it.” Schroeder intends to make every effort, as she always does, to include as many scheduled events as possible. “My goal is we never want to lose a game for a team,” Schroeder said. “Games make a difference in conference standing and section standing, so you try at all costs to get it rescheduled if at all possible. The number of games played do make a difference in where you are positioned in post season.” Schroeder said parents and students should plan for numerous events in a short amount of time. “That’s what they have to plan for,” Schroeder said. “But, my request with that would be to really help your kids time manage. School should always come first, and we are going to try to keep as much out of the school day as possible. Any help parents can give their kids to help them get their homework done and to process being a student (is beneficial), because the month of May is always the toughest month of the year. … It’s going to be a fast-filled May.” As the snow melts, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is prepared to face the adverse conditions which will, hopefully, soon wash away.
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My fellow citizen deserves life Tony Kroll, Sauk Rapids I really admired Mercy Nygaard’s March 2 article. She has courage to share her belief on that subject. I liked her approach. I will try to retell it again. We are living in a fast world. We have no time to think things out. Instantaneous. We accept all the slogans that come along without having time to analyze them, and we throw away food, resources, babies and gender, but we never take time to grasp our divine design. I give Ms. Nygaard credit for opening up this subject for an honest dialogue, listening, sharing and praying time. She said, “God gave us nine hard and beautiful months to grow the life inside us.” I believe human life, by God’s divine design, is a person – no matter if that person is one minute in the womb or 100 years in the United States; no matter if that person is black, white, brown or red. No matter if that person is male or female, that person is my fellow citizen and deserves a respectful life. Let us take time to think it through. We will not throw him or her away.
Holy cow “Let’s go sledding,” said our 10-year-old farm girl. It was 9:45 a.m. on a warm and sunny school day. I looked at the clock hesitantly and said, “OK, do all your outside chores first.” So, she took her younger brother and sister with her, and I began my daily duties inside. Our daughter who initi- BY MERCY NYGAARD ated sledding that day is our Life by Faith farm hand. She tends to the chickens and brings water to the Scottish Highlander cows every day even through this rough winter. She used to fall asleep in trees she climbed, and she can stealthily sit for hours when she deer hunts with her dad. Our 10-year-old daughter loves nature. Half an hour later, my son came inside in a hurry looking for the phone and said, “There is a bubble coming out of Fernie’s butt.” Fernie is our pregnant cow. It was her time to deliver, and my husband was eager to have the kids call him if they saw anything. And, see something they did. In our daughter’s words, “Instead of sledding, I went in the cows’ pasture and sat on a snow bank and watched the cows. Fernie suddenly looked at something towards the woods, so I turned to see what it was and three deer leaped across the pasture. When I turned back to Fernie, she laid down, and I saw her pushing something out. Then I yelled to go call Dad.” After my son came in looking for the phone, I ran outside in time to see Fernie push the calf into the world and have it land on the ground. Me and the kids rooted for the calf as the mom instinctively licked her young. It seemed like such a long time that it lay there, but then it started to move. We stared intensely when my son said, “OK guys, I’m going to go pray … and cry.” He is such an old sensitive soul. Now, several neat things happened here. One, our oldest daughter prayed with her classmates the day before that Fernie’s calf would come before the snowstorm, and the snowstorm came the day after the calf was born. Our oldest immediately recognized that. As Fernie was licking her newborn calf, the sun came out, helping dry it off. My daughter that is eager to help the animals was the one who spotted the labor. Had she not suggested they go outside, we would have never known Fernie went into labor. What a miraculous reward of our daughter’s hard work tending to them through winter. When my son witnessed the birth, his reaction was to go talk to God about it. How much that must have pleased our Lord. I wanted to share this blessing our family received to encourage you that God gives good gifts. He always wants to build our children’s faith and guide their paths as they acknowledge Him. Not everyone can have a cow, but everyone can have a living and active relationship with God at every age, and He will use the smallest happenings to communicate.
Frost cracks, other tree problems
Cracks that run up and down the trunk grow just under the surface of the soil. of a tree are often noticeable at this time It also encourages weak surface roots to of the year. Cracks are caused by the sun sprout which then grow in circles around shining on the south or west side of the the tree. These circling roots eventually trunk and warming the inner and outer have a strangling effect on the tree trunk. layers of bark. As the sun sets, the outer Once the circulation between the roots bark cools quickly, but the inner layer of and the above ground portion of the trunk bark does not. This may cause the two layis cut off the tree may die. Many of the BY LINDA G. ers of bark to pull away from each other valuable tree roots grow close to the soil TENNESON and split. Young trees with thin bark are surface and are easily damaged. ThereGreen and more susceptible to this kind of damage. fore, flowers planted around tree trunks Growing in Scientists at Michigan State Univer- Benton County should be ones with shallow roots and be sity believe cracks result from water movcarefully inserted between those roots. ing out of the wood cells and freezing during sudAnother condition seen on some trees is called den drops in temperature. The wood closest to the included bark. This occurs when a branch grows out surface shrinks as water is lost quickly while the in- from the trunk at an unhealthy angle. Some of the ner wood is not affected. The sudden change creates surface bark is pushed inside and looks like a crease pressure between these two zones resulting in the in the bark. Included bark keeps a branch from wood cracking. The sudden splitting causes a loud establishing a strong attachment to the trunk and report or bang. makes the branch more likely to break off in high Frost cracks expose the inner wood which is wind conditions. Normally excess bark is pushed vulnerable to insects and wind-borne diseases. Once to the outside of a branch attachment to the trunk these cracks occur, they cannot be repaired, but they which allows the branch to be more firmly attached may close up during the summer months and then to the tree. Small branches with included bark may reopen in winter. Sufficient watering and preventing be removed. Branches that have existed for a long other damage to the tree may help it survive despite time with this condition should be assessed by a certhese cracks. On a few tree species, cracks may be tified tree arborist to determine whether or not they a normal condition when the tree grows rapidly due should be kept or removed. A Little Leaf Linden I to plentiful rain. Again, the inner layer of bark may see every day has an unusual amount of included grow faster than the outer layer and the tension be- bark but appears to be healthy with strong branch tween the two causes a crack to form. As the outer attachments. Next week, anthracnose, co-dominant bark recovers the crack is repaired and appears as a stems, slime flux and other tree conditions. scar on the surface. Reminder: The Benton County Extension MasMechanical damage to tree bark occurs when ve- ter Gardeners Gardening Seminar is 6-9 p.m. April hicles or weed whips accidentally cut into the bark. 11 at the Sauk Rapids Middle School with speakers Gardeners may also mistakenly think they are help- on tree diseases, rose and orchid care. The event is ing trees by piling up deep layers of mulch around free but register at http://z.umn.edu/springseminar the trunks. Mulch is helpful but should not be more or call 1-800-964-4929. than 3 or 4 inches deep and should not touch the Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota trunk of a tree. Soil or mulch piled against a tree Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor. trunk keeps oxygen from reaching the roots that
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The persistent problem of people stealcreases. Another strategy, particularly if the ing things that do not belong to them is trailer is going to be parked for a while, is nothing new, and unfortunately, continues to remove a wheel, or two wheels from the to be the most frequently reported crime same side if it is a tandem axle trailer, and in Benton County. Today, I would like to place the trailer axle on some kind of block. focus on one particular object that seems The place you choose to park your to be a favorite among thieves: trailers. trailer will also influence how vulnerable Whether we are talking about cargo trailers, it is to theft. A trailer that must be parked flatbed trailers, boat trailers, fish houses or outside should be parked in an area that RVs, these portable vehicles are often stois well lit and easily seen to deter thieves. BY TROY HECK len because they are easy to transport from Parking trailers inside outbuildings and out the scene, easy to disguise and easy to sell. Benton County Sheriff of sight also helps keep away thieves. ParkThe bad news is that a determined thief can ing the trailer behind other vehicles, with overcome any security measure. The good news is the tongue against a wall or fixed object, or any other there are a number of things that can be done to dis- strategy that makes it difficult to move will serve as a courage a would-be thief and convince them to move deterrent. on to another target. Finally, technology has some solutions to offer. As I said, one of the attractive things about steal- GPS trackers can be purchased for as little as $30 and ing a trailer is how mobile they are. The first line of installed on your trailer. These GPS trackers have the defense is to make it as difficult as possible to move ability to provide you with the location of your trailer the trailer. Trailer owners can purchase a number of in real time. Many also offer the ability to program locking devices to keep trailers from being towed a geo-fence and alert you on a smart phone or other away. Devices that lock the tongue are designed to internet-connected device when the tracker moves make it impossible for the thief to attach the trailer to outside of this pre-determined area. For those who go a hitch. These devices can be purchased for as little as down this route, you would be wise to follow the in$10. Generally, the more you are willing to spend on stallation instructions included with the device while this kind of device, the more difficult it will be for a also keeping concealment in mind. A GPS device will thief to defeat it. A chain and padlock is another good only be valuable as long as it remains undiscovered solution to securing a trailer in place. Some owners and attached to the trailer. chain the frame of their trailer to a fixed object, while Regardless of what strategies you choose to emothers run a chain through the trailer’s wheels. This ploy to secure your trailers, make it as difficult as posstrategy is only as good as the quality of the chain and sible for a thief and you will increase your odds of bepadlock used to secure the chain. Using cut-resistant, ing able to enjoy using your trailer for years to come. high-grade chain and hardened padlocks will deter For more crime prevention information and many would-be thieves. Wheel locks are another solu- safety information visit the Benton County Sheriff’s tion to securing a trailer in place. These devices serve Office website: http://www.co.benton.mn.us/County_ the same purpose as the boot that a law enforcement Sheriff/crime_prevention.php. You can also like and agency might put on an illegally parked car. They follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@BentonMNlock onto the wheel and prevent it from turning. They Sheriff) for regular updates and crime prevention start at around $50 and, like the tongue lock, generally messages. become more difficult to defeat as their price tag in-
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One Storm One Future launches with public listening sessions SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools launched One Storm One Future which brings facilities planning to a community-wide discussion of options to address the district’s educational and physical facility needs. One Storm One Future is the process to engage district residents in the development of a programming and facilities plan that addresses the educational needs of the students of Sauk RapidsRice Public Schools. “It is essential for us to hear from local residents, business owners, parents and students about what they believe is most important for our schools and our district’s future,” said Aaron Sinclair, superintendent of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. “We are concentrating on listening to the voices of our communities.” For the past four months, the Sauk RapidsRice School District has facilitated an community conversation process that has given district leadership a chance to achieve one of its important goals: to listen closely to its
residents. More than 20 meetings took place with groups including parents, business owners, staff and community members. Sinclair visited with anyone who indicated an interest in this conversation and facilitated meetings that ranged in size from one to 94. While discussion was the backbone of the meetings, an opportunity to submit written comments and questions via an anonymous survey was offered in addition to sharing the survey with over 12,000 Sauk Rapids and Rice residents in the district’s newsletter. During this process, the community expressed a desire for the district to improve the Pleasantview Elementary School facility. The school board and administration are launching One Storm One Future as a process for gathering community input on what programming and facilities improvements may look like and how to fund them. The school board and administration need our communities’ help to shape the future of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. In the upcoming
weeks, a One Storm One Future website will be launched to provide the most updated information on this process. The website will contain basic information about the planning process, provide an outline of what is happening in the process and provide information on how residents can get involved. The website will be updated to reflect community input and to answer frequently asked questions. The ultimate goal of the One Storm One Future process is to provide programming and facilities that provide a worldclass education in a collaborative environment that inspires every learner to think, achieve and care, according to Sinclair. “The most important factor in this phase of the school programming and facilities planning process is engagement by local residents,” Sinclair said. “I invite all community members to take part in one or more listening sessions to bring your questions forth and to share your vision for the future of our community’s schools.” The public is invited
to attend any of the following listening sessions: - March 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, media center - March 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, community room - April 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary, media center - April 17, 5:456:45 p.m., Hillside Early Childhood Center, cafeteria Meetings took place at Rice Elementary School and Mississippi Heights Elementary School earlier this week and the district may host an additional meeting at those locations in the future. Sinclair encourages community members to share their thoughts and questions with him and district leaders. Residents may email onestormonefuture@isd47.org or call 320-253-4703. The Sauk RapidsRice School District encourages and look forwards to resident engagement in this process.
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Saturday, March 16, 8 a.m. — Sauk Rapids Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 10K. Hosted by Meet the Monster Athletics, LLC. Prizes awarded for best dressed. Tickets at http:// www.active.com.
Thursday, March 21, 7:30 a.m. — Foley Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting. One of Coborn’s registered dieticians will share resources and services available to customers as well as give a short nutritional-based store tour. Meet in the deli seating area. Coborn’s, 161 Glen Saturday, March 16, 3 p.m. — Heritage Day Parade. Line Street N.E., Foley. up begins at 2:30 p.m. Rice. Thursday, March 21, 6-8:30 p.m. — Writers’ Room. ExSaturday, March 16, 4 p.m. — 29th annual Rocky Moun- change ideas, get suggestions and work through writers’ tain Elk Foundation Northern Lights Chapter Banquet. blocks. Open to all experience levels. Great River Regional Jack and Jim’s Event Center, 11025 Duelm Road N.E., Fol- Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. ey. Doors open at 4 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Auctions, raffles, games and prizes. Contact Kerry at 320-393-7283 or visit Friday, March 22, 4:30-7 p.m. — Friday Night Lenten http://www.rmef.org/Minnesota for registration or more Fish Fry. Deep-fried fish, potato, vegetables, dinner roll, information. coleslaw, mac and cheese, dessert and beverage. Handicap accessible. Take-out orders available. All proceeds go toSaturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. — Ring of Kerry. Para- ward the upkeep of the church. Meat raffle during fish fry. mount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. St. Elizabeth Church-Brennyville Basement, 16454 125th Cloud. For more information or for tickets visit http:// Ave. N.E., Foley. www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. Friday, March 22, 7 p.m. — “Mary Poppins.” Performed Sunday, March 17, 8 a.m. to noon — Omelet breakfast. by St. John’s Prep School. Paramount Center for the Arts, Sponsored by the Waite Park Legion Auxiliary. Choose 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For more informafrom a selection of ingredients. Made fresh while you wait. tion or for tickets visit http://www.paramountarts.org or Waite Park Legion Post No. 428, 17 Second Ave. N., Waite call 320-259-5463. Park. Proceeds support veterans. Friday, March 22, 7-9 p.m. — Grown Ups Movie Night Sunday, March 17, 8:30 a.m. to noon — Waffle It Break- featuring “The Shack.” Feel free to bring snacks. Shepfast. Hosted by the Sacred Heart Men’s Club. Belgian herd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 1950 125th Street S.W., waffle breakfast with strawberries, sausages and flavored Rice. syrups. Proceeds benefit charities. Friday, March 22, 7:30-9 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice High Monday, March 18, 1-2:30 p.m. — St. Cloud Area Par- School Choir Concert. In conjunction with the Bemidji kinson’s Disease Support Group. ILICIL Independent Choir and Bemidji State University Department of Music. Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Open to all. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Group provides free support, education and awareness. For Sauk Rapids. further information call 320-529-9000. Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. — Rock the Sauk Drumline Monday, March 18, 6:30-7:10 p.m. — Pajama Family Show. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road Story Time. Come in your pajamas, and bring the whole N.E., Sauk Rapids. family for stories, songs and crafts. No registration necessary. Stories focus on ages 2 and up. Great River Regional Saturday, March 23, 5 p.m. — German Dinner. Ribs, Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. kraut, hot potato salad and more. St. Mary Help of Christians, 24588 County Road 7, St. Augusta. Call 320-252Monday, March 18, 7 p.m. — Rice City Council Meeting. 1799 for tickets or purchase at the door. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main Street, Rice. Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m. — “Mary Poppins.” PerTuesday, March 19, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driv- formed by St. John’s Prep School. Paramount Center for ing Improvement Refresher Course. St. Cloud Life, the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For more 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information information or for tickets visit http://www.paramountarts. or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call org or call 320-259-5463. 1-800-234-1294. Classes also available online. Sunday, March 24, 1 p.m. — Quilt and Ham Bingo. BethTuesday, March 19, 9 a.m. — Benton County Board any’s Church (Pierz), 34238 Nature Road, Foley. Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m. — “Mary Poppins.” Performed Dewey Street, Foley. by St. John’s Prep School. Paramount Center for the Arts, Tuesday, March 19, 3-4 p.m. — Adult Coloring and Con- 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For more informaversation. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Free and tion or for tickets visit http://www.paramountarts.org or open to all abilities. Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Ben- call 320-259-5463. ton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Call Michele at 320-281-2042 for more information.
Monday, March 25, 6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Wednesday, March 27, 8 a.m. to noon — Health and Fitness Fair and Traveling Health Screening. Over 30 vendors will provide health and wellness information. Learn more about diabetes, stroke, blood pressure, memory, balance, nutrition, hearing and sleeping. Whitney Senior Center, 1529 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. Free and open to the public. Wednesday, March 27, 1-3 p.m. — Adult Social Activity. Make and eat a snack, make a craft and play bingo. Open to all abilities. Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. For more information call Marsha at 320281-2049. Wednesday, March 27, 5 p.m. — Burger Night and Meat Raffle. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 Auxiliary. Proceeds benefit the Sauk Rapids-Rice fifth and sixth grades Deep Portage Trip. VFW Post No. 6992, 901 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Friday, March 29, 4:30-7 p.m. — Fish Fry. Deep-fried fish, haluski, fresh bread, potato, creamed peas, vegetables, coleslaw, mac and cheese, dessert and beverage. Handicap accessible. Take-out orders available. St. Joseph ParishMorrill Hall, 33018 Nature Road, Foley. 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. 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. Sunday, March 31, 1 p.m. — Ham Bingo. Sponsored by the Sacred Heart Festival Committee. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2875 10th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids. Sunday, March 31, 1 p.m. — Ham Bingo. St. John’s Catholic Church, 621 Dewey Street, Foley. Sunday, March 31, 4-7 p.m. — Tanner’s Birthday Bash. Silent auction, wheelbarrow raffle, apparel sales, lucky key scores the goal and music by First Circle. Serving hamburger or chicken sandwich, fries and birthday cake. In honor of Tanner’s 20th birthday, feel free to bring a toy or game that will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Sponsored by Tanner’s Team Foundation.
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Pulse on people Hansen selected as principal of St. Cloud Christian School ST. CLOUD – St. Cloud Christian School made shifts to focus on students’ individual learning styles, and these changes prompted board members to ratify Mackenzie Hansen as the school’s principal during a recent board meeting. Serving as interim principal since July 2018, Hansen is encouraging K-12 teachers to think outside of the classroom, driven by the question, “How can learning at SCCS impact the St. Cloud community?” Hansen recognizes the value in how uniquely each child learns and the necessity of schools to provide opportunities to meet those learning needs. This year, SCCS has included experiential, service-driven and project-based opportunities alongside traditional classroom learning. “We’re excited to have someone that believes in both the school and in the mission to educate in ways which allow all students to reach their personal learning goals,” said Nadine Ebert, board chair, about Hansen’s role. “An active person herself, Hansen knows that some students learn best while they are doing and experiencing. These students require a different sort of motivation than what is provided within a traditional classroom setting. There is a lot of current research on how servicelearning leads to intrinsic motivation for students.” The students are see-
ing real-world value in the school’s initiatives as well. SCCS senior Justin Schulze said students in his group are glad to know they are learning foundational skills that will apply to their lives beyond high school while they also experience the challenge of working with others who have different skill levels. Senior Krithik Raja also enjoys being encouraged to think beyond high school. “It has been fun thinking about different things like how to prepare, sell and market [products],” Raja said. Recognizing the need for students to gain 21st century learning skills, Hansen encourages educating the whole child. She believes students learn holistically when they have opportunity to be intrigued and excited with new information, thoughts and ideas which are infused with a wonder of God and His world. This integrated approach drives and motivates them to respond with real-life applications that impact their communities. Hansen began teaching at SCCS in 2015 as a middle school science teacher and athletic coach, and in 2017 she accepted
the added roles of athletic director and guidance counselor. While teaching, she felt led to pursue school administration, and in June of 2018 Hansen completed her master’s degree in educational leadership. Students named to fall 2018 president’s lists BEMIDJI – Rebekah Asp, both of Sauk Rapids, have been named to the Bemidji State University president’s list. To be eligible for the president’s list, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average during the semester. Students named to fall 2018 dean’s lists BEMIDJI – Rice residents Kaysi Florek and Summer Hagensick, as well as Sauk Rapids residents Kristin Graham and Anna Iburg have been named to the Bemidji State University dean’s list. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.50 to 3.99 grade point average during the semester. GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Briana Bednarek, of Sauk Rapids, has been named to the University of North Dakota dean’s
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list. The dean’s list comprises students whose grade point average are in the top 15 percent of the enrollment at the university. ST. JOSEPH – Four local students have earned College of St. Benedict dean’s list honors for earning a grade point average of 3.8 or above. Bailey Becker, daughter of Brad and Linda Becker of Sauk Rapids, is a first-year nutrition and pre-medicine major. Megan Bemboom, daughter of Joel and Trisha Bemboom of Rice, is a sophomore psychology major. Larissa Kleen, daughter of Diane Kleen of Sauk Rapids, is a junior nutrition major. Rachel Leen, daughter of Donald and Cindy Leen of Sauk Rapids, is a first-year English and biology major. COLLEGEVILLE – Preston Kopel, son of Scott and Shelly Bauerly Kopel of Sauk Rapids, has been named to the St. John’s University dean’s list for earning a grade point average of 3.8 or above. Kopel is a sophomore economics major.
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March 4 1850 hrs: Officers located a female walking on the 1300 block of Second Avenue South. Female said the sidewalk was too slippery and wanted to take her chances walking on the street. She walked away from the officers. March 6 2202 hrs: Officers received a complaint of a female on the 1900 block of Circle Drive Northwest who was concerned of a physical assault. Officers arrived and mediated the situation. March 10 2151 hrs: Officers responded to the 900 block of Benton Drive North for a vehicle stuck in the snowy parking lot. Officers assisted the driver in contacting a towing company to assist due to other cars parked nearby. Incidents: 22 parking, 19 assists, 19 medical, 18 various calls, 12 permits, 10 alarms, 10 suspicious, 8 welfare checks, 7 traffic stops, 7 child, 5 domestics, 5 thefts, 5 terroristic threats, 4 disturbances, 4 vehicles, 3 driving, 3 animals, 2 accidents, 2 unwanted, 2 utility problems, 2 frauds, 2 ordinances, 2 disorderly conduct and 2 warrants.
Rice Police Department activity March 8 2140 hrs: Officers were dispatched to the Dollar General for a shoplifting complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the suspect, who placed several stolen items in his vehicle and then came back inside. Suspect was found to have an active warrant and was arrested and transported to the Benton County Jail. Incidents: 6 various calls, 4 traffic stops and 4 assists.
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As we have sold our main dairy farm, we will sell the following at auction located 3 miles east of Becker, MN or 3 miles west of Big Lake, MN on US Highway #10, then 3 miles north on County Road #11, then 1.5 miles west on County Road #24, then 1 mile north on County Road #67, then 4/10th mile east on 107th St. SE into farmyard. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs; roads will be plainly marked.
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2019
SALE TIME: 11:00 A.M. Boser’s Lunch Wagon
NOTE: FAMILY FARM SINCE 1888. NICE LINE OF WELL MAINTAINED EQUIPMENT. ONLINE BIDDING THROUGH RPOXIBID POWERED BY MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO. FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE: WWW.MIDAMERICANAUCTIONINC.COM. OR PHONE 320-760-2979
Large, Albany / Upsala, MN Area – FARM RETIREMENT –
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The following will be sold at auction located by exiting Interstate 94 at Albany, MN (Exit #147), then 11.5 miles north through Albany on MN State Highway 238 to St. Francis, MN, or 3.5 miles south of Upsala, MN on MN State 238 to St. Francis, then from St. Francis, 2.5 miles east on 440th St., then ¼ mile south on 250th Ave. to Farm #43747. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs; roads will be plainly marked.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019
SALE TIME TIME: 10:30 A.M. Boser’s Lunch Wagon
NOTE: NICE LINE OF WELL MAINTAINED FARM EQUIPMENT. ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE THROUGH PROXIBID. FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE: WWW.MIDAMERICANAUCTIONINC.COM OR PHONE 320-760-2979
TRACTORS, COMBINE, SKID LOADER, HAYING, PLANTING, TILLAGE EQUIPMENT • JD 7000 4RW PLANTER • JD 714 9 SHANK DISC CHISEL • JD 230 22 FT. DISK • JD 1010 22FT FIELD CULT. • JD 2700 4 BOTTOM VARIABLE WIDHT PLOW • HAYBUSTERH-106 ROCK EZE ROCK PICKER / WINDROWER • NH 185 TANDEM AXLE SPREADER, END GATE, NICE • NH 308 SIDE DISCHARGE TANDEM AXLE MANURE SPREADER, NICE • JD VB 10 FT. LOW RUBBER GRAIN DRILL WITH GRASS • JD 400 GRINDER MIXER • PLUS GRAVITY BOXES, SUPER B GRAIN DRYER, AUGERS AND GENERAL FARM MACHINERY AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. SQUEEZE CHUTE, FEEDERS, GATES.
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• 79 JD 4440, SG CAB, QUAD, 38 IN. RUBBER, HUB DUALS, 8145 HOURS • 73 JD 4030, CAB, 1500 HOURS ON OH • 67 IH 656 DIESEL, OPEN STATION, FENDERS, 298 HOURS ON IN FRAME OH, NICE COND. • MELROE S-160 BOBCAT, HEAT, BUCKET, 3476 HOURS, PLUS SEVERAL SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS • 77 JD 6600 DIESEL COMBINE, 3782 HOURS, JD 444 CH • NEW IDEA 707 TWO WHEEL DRIVE UNI SYSTEM WITH 744 4RW CORN HEAD, HUSKING BED, 4636 HOURS • JD 2320 12 FT. SP WINDROWER WITH COND. • JD 385 ROUND BALER • JD 336 SQUARE BALER AND EJECT
205th Ave. PAUL & VIRGINIA KEPPERS TRUST, OWNERS 43747 Albany, MN For more information: Phone Tom Keppers at (320) 304-3989 or Brad Keppers at (320) 333-2457
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TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK. No credit or debit cards. If credit is desired, make arrangements with your credit agent prior to sale. Out of area buyers please have letter of credit. Purchases in excess of $5,000 must be accompanied with a bank letter of credit. Titles on all titled items will be processed once checks have cleared purchaser’s bank. Everything sold as is, no warranties given or implied. Nothing removed until settlement has been made. While we believe everything stated hereon to be correct as to age and description, anything stated day of sale by owners or auctioneers will take precedence over all printed materials. Owners, auctioneers, clerks or their helpers are not responsible for accidents. All information stated hereon is provided by the owner, Mid-American Auction Co., Inc. makes no warranty as to its accuracy.
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• 2010 CIH 275 MAGNUM, MFWD, 46 IN. RUBBER W/DUALS, P SHIFT, 3 HYD., 2853 HOURS, ONE OWNER • 04 JD 6420 MFWD, LH REVERSER, QUAD, 12,000 HOURS • 04 JD 7500 SP FORAGE HARVESTER, 2 WHL. DR., KERNEL PROCESSOR, ARCHED SPOUT, AUTO LUBE, 3431 E. & 1751 CUTTER HOURS • JD 688 8 R X 30 ROTARY CORN HEAD • JD 64B 12 FT. HAY HEAD • 2 MEYERS 4620 ALL STEEL 20 FT. FRONT SIDE UNLOAD FORAGE BOXES ON HD TANDEM GEARS • 2015 CIH WD 2504 AFS SP WINDROWER, CIH RD 163 16FT. DISC CUTTING HEAD, PRO 700 AUTO GUIDANCE. CAB, AC, HEAT, LOADED WITH OPTIONS, ONLY 390 ENGINE & 299 CUTTER HOURS, ONE OWNER, LIKE NEW
• 87 KOMATSU D37P DOZER, 6 WAY BLADE, CANOPY, 7443 HOURS • 10 MELROE BOBCAT S-630 2 SPEED, HEAT, AC, 444O HOURS • 04 MELROE S-185 BOBCAT, AC, HEAT, 4888 ONE OWNER HOURS • 01 MELROE 753 BOBCAT, WINTER ENCLOSURE, HEAT • SEVERAL SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS • 88 IH NAVI STAR TWO TON TRUCK, TWIN SCREW W/ TAG, 3406 CAT, 13 SPEED, 20 FT. STEEL BOX AND HOIST, 435,000 MILES, • 1988 CIH 1640 AXIAL FLOW COMBINE, ROCK TRAP, YL MONITOR, 3586 ENGINE HOURS • CIH 963 6 R X 30 CORN HEAD • 05 JD 1760 MAX EMERGE 12 R X 30 PLANTER, LIQUID FERTILIZER, WHIPS, JD 350 MONITOR, FOLD OVER MARKERS, NICE COND
• CIH MR X 690 5 SHANK 12 FT 6 IN. DISC RIPPER, HYD. LEVELERS, TANDEMS, ONE OWNER • CIH 4300 24 FT. SOIL FINISHER • IH 5100 12 FT. ENW HEEL DRILL, GRASS • 96 CIH 8530 INLINE BALER • H&S HSM-P 9 FT. WINDROWER / MERGER • 5 BALE THROW RACKS • HARMS 16 FT. LAND ROLLER • HUSKY 5000 GALLON TANDEM LIQUID MANURE TANK • MEYER V MAX 3954 TANDEM AXLE AUGER STYLE VERTICAL BEATER SPREADER • KEWANEE MODEL 1020 20 FT. MAN. FOLD DISC • HARSH SERIES 303 FOUR AUGER TRAILER TYPE TMR • JD 120 20 FT. STALK CHOPPER • SANDS 6 FT X 12 FT. ROCK TRAILER • PLUS AUGERS, GRINDER MIXER, SILO UNLOADERS, MOTORS, FEEDING EQUIPMENT & MUCH MORE
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107th St. SE, H&JJ JOHNSON DAIRY FARM, INC., OWNERS 15462 Becker, MN For info. phone Howard at (612) 490-4716, Jaime at (612) 490-4718 or Joe at (612) 490-4720 MID -AMERICAN AUCTION CO., INC.
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TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK. No credit or debit cards. If credit is desired, make arrangements with your credit agent prior to sale. Out of area buyers please have letter of credit. Purchases in excess of $5,000 must be accompanied with a bank letter of credit. Titles on all titled items will be processed once checks have cleared purchaser’s bank. Everything sold as is, no warranties given or implied. Nothing removed until settlement has been made. While we believe everything stated hereon to be correct as to age and description, anything stated day of sale by owners or auctioneers will take precedence over all printed materials. Owners, auctioneers, clerks or their helpers are not responsible for accidents. All information stated hereon is provided by the owner, Mid-American Auction Co., Inc. makes no warranty as to its accuracy.
PH. 320-352-3803 (Sale Day: 320-760-1593), AUCTIONEERS
Spectrum Marketing Services (320) 632-6627
MID-AMERICAN AUCTION COMPANY, INC. Celebrating 48 Years of Professional Service with Proven Experience
www.midamericanauctioninc.com
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Public Notices Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2020 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Sauk Rapids Township will meet on April 1st 2019, 6:30 p.m., at Sauk Rapids Townhall. 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 4th day of March, 2019 Daryl Sheetz Clerk of the Township of Sauk Rapids
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Public Notices DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2019 Fourth Street South Improvements Sauk Rapids, Minnesota SAP No. 191-117-001 SEH No. SAUKR 146780
Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City Administrator until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at City Hall located at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2019 Fourth Street South Improvements. Major quantities for the Work include: 10,100 SQ YD Remove Bituminous Pavement 9,100 CU YD Common Excavation 4,300 CU YD Aggregate Base, Class 5 2,400 TON Bituminous 200 CU YD Rock Excavation 10 EA Lighting Units, Special 1,700 LIN FT 12- to 21-Inch RCP Storm Sewer 1,400 LIN FT Sanitary Sewer Main 1,400 LIN FT DI Water Main 800 SQ YD Concrete Driveway Pavement 5,700 LIN FT Concrete Curb and Gutter 200 SQ FT Sign Panels 1.5 ACRE Seeding 8,400 LIN FT Striping Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated January 14, 2019. The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing Office of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. located at 1200 25th Avenue South, P.O. Box 1717, St. Cloud, MN 563021717, 320.229.4321. The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page. Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project
from the PROJECT BID INFORMATION link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 6197130 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@ questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $120. Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase Bidding Documents as noted above. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security may be retained until the contract has been awarded and executed, but not longer than 60 calendar days from the date of opening bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 60 calendar days after the bid opening. A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. This Work shall be subject to minimum wages and labor standards in accordance with State of Minnesota. Bids shall be directed to the City Administrator, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR 2019 FOURTH STREET SOUTH IMPROVEMENTS, SAUK RAPIDS, MN, SAP NO. 191-117-001, SAUKR 146780.” The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner. Ross Olson City Administrator Sauk Rapids, MN Publish: Sauk Rapids Herald: March 16 and 23, 2019 Quest CDN: March 16, 2019 City of Sauk Rapids website http://www.ci.saukrapids.mn.us: March 16, 2019
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PUBLIC NOTICES REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, February 25, 2019 6:00PM MINUTES
6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Approving Boot Allowance for Building Official as agenda item 9-G. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 2-11-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 2-11-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Extra Mile Award-Bruce Glanzer—Mayor Hunstiger presented Bruce Glanzer with the City’s Extra Mile Award for all of his work over the last 19 years as the CEO/President of Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. Mayor Hunstiger reviewed the timeline of career milestones that Glanzer experienced during his tenure at Good Shepherd. Mayor Hunstiger noted that Good Shepherd is one of the largest employers in the City of Sauk Rapids. • Winter Reminders and a Thank You—Mayor Hunstiger said that with this unrelenting winter weather he wanted to review a list of snow reminders. He discussed the importance of removing snow from the sidewalks in front of homes and businesses to allow for pedestrian travel throughout the winter. Mayor Hunstiger also requested that those with a fire hydrant in front of their homes remove the snow from around the fire hydrants as to help save time for the Sauk Rapids Fire Department in the event of a fire. He discussed the unfortunate fact that sometimes snow being blown from the snow plows take out mailboxes and how it is very rarely that the plow drivers actually run into a mailbox. Mayor Hunstiger also discussed the fact that it is often unavoidable for the snow plow not to leave snow at the end of driveways as the plows are removing snow from the main roads. Lastly, Mayor Hunstiger again thanked the Public Works Department for all of the hard work and long hours that they have been putting in this winter. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda
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NONE 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Authorize Staff to Market City Owned Property on Golden Spike Road B. Approve 2018 Funds Transfer C. Approve Attendance to the 2019 MN State Fire/EMS/ Rescue School D. Approve Attendance to the 2019 MN State Fire Officer’s School E. Approve Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the 2019 Ridge Road Improvements and Authorize Advertising for Bids F. Approve Purchase of New Point of Sale System and Computer Hardware for Liquor Store G. Approve Boot Allowance for Building Official Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve agenda items 9A-9G. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. Reminder: 2-28-19 City Council Vacancy Interviews— Ross Olson stated that the interviews for the vacant City Council seat will take place on Thursday, February 28th beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Dutchmaid Bakery—Todd Schultz said that he has been getting questions regarding the status of the Dutchmaid Bakery project. He said that the plan is to get snow removed and to get back to work on the project sometime this week.
Police Department Openings—Perry Beise provided an update on filling the two vacancies on the Sauk Rapids Police Department. He said that three people were selected from the interviews to be backgrounded. He said that since then, two people have been given conditional job offers. Beise explained that if these two candidates pass their psychology exams, then he will bring forward their names to the City Council in which to be formally hired. 12. Other Council Items and Communications • Thank You to Public Works—Councilperson Ellering said that he wanted to echo what Mayor Hunstiger said earlier in the meeting regarding thanking the Public Works Department for their hard work and for the long hours that they have been working in an attempt to keep the roads clear from snow. • Citizen of the Year Applications—Councilperson Thronson noted that it is once again time to begin thinking about Citizen of the Year nominations. She noted that there are a lot of people in the community doing great things and that this is an opportunity to recognize those people. Councilperson Thronson noted that the nomination forms are available at City Hall and on the City’s website. The nomination forms are due April 4th. 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
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32,200 CU YD, Aggregate Base (CV) Class 5 13,400 TON, Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,C) 13,200 TON, Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,C) Proposal, Plans and Specifications may be examined and obtained for $75.00 at the Benton County Highway Engineers Office, PO Box 247, 7752 Highway 25 NE Foley, MN 56329; located along TH 25, 1 mile north of TH 23 in the City of 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 PROJECT NO.: CP 005-078-005 & CP 049-286-001 Benton County. LOCATION: 3.5 Miles East of Rice, MN The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids TYPE OF WORK: Grading, Base, Bituminous Surfacing, Ag- and to waive any irregularities and further reserve the right to gregate Shoulder, Culvert Replacement, Signing & Striping award the contract to serve the best interest of Benton County. Dated at Foley, Minnesota on February 22, 2019. The major items of work are approximately: Nadean Inman 62,500 CU YD, Excavation – Common Benton County Auditor/Treasurer 60,700 CU YD, Common Embankment F-9-3B
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Vikings sign Barr to problematic contract The Minnesota Vikings made their first (and likely only) major move of this off season’s free agency period, re-signing linebacker Anthony Barr to a fiveyear, $67.5 million contract with $33 by ANDY THAYER million of guaranteed Sports Columnist money. That is a ton of money to commit to a linebacker, especially for a cap-strapped team like the Vikings, and this deal is going to prohibit the Vikings from significantly improving their roster in other areas where they desperately need help. Barr is a fine player. He is a fast, large human, and those are key attributes for a linebacker. However, the word I hear used to describe him most often is versatile. Honestly, I would not go that far. Sure, you can use Barr in pass coverage, which is unique for a linebacker. If you do so too much, though, you get what happened when the Vikings played the Rams last September – Barr directly surrendered three of the Rams five passing touchdowns and was utterly torched by the Los Angeles wide receivers. Sure, you can use Barr as a pass rusher off the edge. However, according to ESPN.com, his rate of taking down quarterbacks ranks behind less athletic linebackers like Demario Davis, Avery Williamson and Jamie Collins. While Barr’s effective rush rate of one takedown per 37 pass rushes is very good, the Vikings have not historically used him in that capacity often enough to justify this deal. Simply put, Barr was paid like a pass-rushing defensive end not a linebacker. Maybe Everson Griffen will be phased out or cut, and then this deal will make a little more sense. The Vikings need offensive line help in the worst way. Everyone knows this but them, apparently. Kirk Cousins reads the defense much more decisively and delivers the ball accurately when he has a clean pocket, and Dalvin Cook is an explosive back that can rip off huge chunks of yardage when he has a decent hole. Despite these obvious opportunities to improve their offense, the Vikings seem content with repeatedly devoting almost all of their precious cap space to retaining their in-house defensive talent. I get it. Anthony Barr, Danielle Hunter, Eric Kendricks, Everson Griffen and Xavier Rhodes are all great players. However, there comes a point of diminishing returns with investing in your defense, and I feel like defensive-minded head coach Mike Zimmer is blind to that fact. Losing Barr would have hurt, but devoting those $33 million guaranteed dollars to acquiring two solid offensive linemen would have raised the team’s overall ceiling in a much more significant and tangible way. Allocating this amount of money to Barr means solid veteran players like Griffen, Trae Waynes and Kyle Rudolph are likely going to need to restructure their deals or else be traded or released. The Vikings simply cannot afford to keep everyone, and I am struggling to grasp why a team that missed the playoffs last season is so adamant about keeping an aging core of overpaid players together anyway. The Vikings now absolutely need to address their offensive line issues early in the draft next month, because they are going to be financially unable to do so in free agency. I like Anthony Barr as a player, and I get that he is Mike Zimmer’s guy. He was the team’s first draft pick in the Mike Zimmer era, and I understand the reasons why they would like to keep him around. To me, Barr is a nice-to-have player not a need-to-have player. He is exactly the type of guy Bill Belichick would let walk and allow some other team to overpay. For this Vikings team and their salary cap situation, this was a foolish deal I am afraid they are going to regret.
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Benton County 4-H participants Mickaila Lenz (from left) Janae Nichols, Bryant Pierce and Vince Pierce are pictured at the 2019 4-H Regional Project Bowl March 2 in Foley. The senior poultry team earned fourth place. Not pictured is Jessie Thon.
4-Hers compete at regional project bowl FOLEY – Walking into the Foley High School March 2, people could feel the intensity in the air. Groups of 4-H competitors with matching shirts focused intently on adults holding binders and asking questions for them to answer. Some teams lined the hallways and locker bays while others sat around lunch room tables. All teams with the same mission: study in order to answer trivia correctly. Benton County 4-H hosted the regional project bowl earlier this month, and two of four teams have advanced to the 2019 4-H State Project Bowl April 6 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The junior poultry team of Austin Molitor, Morgan Molitor, Eli Rademacher and Mason Ruhoff placed fourth, and the junior wildlife team of Simon Harren, Wyatt Montag, Brayden Olson, Colton Olson, Delayne Rife and Hoyt Rife placed third. Both junior teams advanced to state. The senior poultry team of Mickaila Lenz, Janae Nichols, Bryant Pierce, Vince Pierce and Jessie Thon earned fourth place, and the senior wildlife team of Nicole Ackerman, Josh Beack, Connor Olson, Hunter Olson and Ella Reding placed fifth. Project bowl teams are tested on their knowledge of 4-H project areas: dairy, dog, general livestock, horse, lama, poultry and rabbit. Two divisions – junior (third through eighth grade) and senior (fourth through 4-H graduation) compete with regional winners advancing to state. State winners in dairy, general livestock, horse, poultry and wildlife can advance to national contests.
Junior poultry team members Mason Ruhoff (front, from left) and Eli Rademacher; (back, from left) Austin Molitor and Morgan Molitor earn a state bid March 2 at the 4-H regional project bowl in Foley. The team placed fourth and will compete April 6 in Sauk Rapids.
Benton County 4-H senior wildlife team members Nicole Ackerman (front, from left) and Ella Reding; (back, from left) Hunter Olson, Josh Beack and Connor Olson stand at Foley High School March 2 in Foley. The group placed fifth at the 2019 4-H Regional Project Bowl.
Colton Olson (front, from left) and Hoyt Rife hold a sign with teammates (back, from left) Simon Harren, Wyatt Montag, Delayna Rife and Brayden Olson March 2 in Foley. The junior wildlife 4-H project bowl team placed third and will compete April 6 at the state contest in Sauk Rapids.
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Competing at the next level BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice graduates continue athletics beyond their high school days. Updates of the collegiate athletes are published following the high school season of the correlating sport. Jayson Valek, son of Tim and Cathy, is a member of the St. John’s University mens swim and dive team. He specializes in butterfly and freestyle events. He is a 2016 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate. Andrea Skillingstad, daughter of Diane and Glen, is a center for the Mayville State University womens basketball team. She has tallied 79 points, nine assists, 31 blocks, three steals and 58 rebounds this season. She is a 2016 SRRHS graduate. Michaela Keller, daughter of Jeff and Diane, is the captain of the St. Cloud State University dance team. She led her team to an eighthplace finish at the 2019 Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championship.
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She is a 2017 SRRHS graduate. Tyler Kranz, son of Jennifer, is a forward for the Augsburg University mens basketball team. He is a 2017 SRRHS graduate. Megan Mohr, daughter of Chad and Shelly, is a defenseman for the Concordia Col-
lege-Moorhead womens hockey team. She has tallied three goals and nine assists this season. She is a 2017 SRRHS graduate. Tommy Stiegel, son of Kirsten and Andy, is a member of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire mens swim and dive team. He is a 2017
SRRHS graduate. Brooke Torvik, daughter of Tom and Joyce, is a guard for the St. Catherine University basketball team. She is a 2017 SRRHS graduate. Cody Landwehr, son of Aaron and Heidi, is a forward for the Bemidji State University mens basketball team.
He has tallied four steals, 11 blocks, 144 points, 16 assists and 96 rebounds this season. He is a 2018 SRRHS graduate. Bailey Becker, daughter of Brad and Linda, is a forward for the College of St. Benedict basketball team. She has tallied nine rebounds, three assists and
19 points this season. She is a 2018 SRRHS graduate. Ryan Kawlewski, son of Gary and Deb, is a member of the Gustavus Adolphus College mens swim and dive team. He is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.
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Blizzard upsets Lumberjacks Best of three playoffs began Friday BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER
The Granite City Lumberjacks ended its regular season play with mixed results against the New Ulm Steel and Alexandria Blizzard. The Lumberjacks fell to the Blizzard 6-3 on home ice March 10, but ousted New Ulm 4-1 March 8 on the road. The Lumberjacks entered the week 37-82-0 in first place in the NA3HL West Division. Granite City began it best of three playoff series against the Blizzard Friday evening. The team plays at 7:10 p.m. March 16 in Alexandria and again, if needed, at 5 p.m. March 17 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. The Lumberjacks are
4-2 against Alexandria in the 2018-19 regular season. Alexandria 6, Granite City 3 Granite City’s match against Alexandria was an upset given the team’s record against the Blizzard this season. The Lumberjacks took the first and only goal of the first period when Sam Ohmes scored, assisted by Trevor Dummer and Daymin Dodge. Blizzard forward Tanner Frerichs tied the game at 3:32 in the second period. Jack Powell and Riley Scanlon tallied the assists. The third period contained the action. Alexandria’s Dylan Giorgio kicked off a three-goal run starting at 2:28. Frerichs scored back-to-back goals – the second of which was while a man up – to put the Blizzard up by three. Carter Rieland, Cole Lehman, Sam Prisbe and Brett Meister earned as-
sist points on the run. Granite City responded with a goal at 13:24. Dodge mimicked his opponent, scoring at two goals within eight seconds of each other to close the gap. Bailey Sommers tallied two assists and Dummer one. The game was 4-2 with time left to tie. Later, Meister, assisted by Ike Taraszewski and Powell, widened the gap. Giorgio sprinkled in one more goal, unassisted, eight seconds before the buzzer. Granite City’s Matt Fitzgerald made 24 saves and was pulled at 18:18 in the third period. Alexandria’s Kyle Hayden stopped 25 pucks fired his way. Granite City sat 22 minutes for seven infractions compared to Alexandria’s 35 for seven. Dodge, Dummer and Ohmes were acknowledged as the three stars of the game for Granite City.
Granite City 4, New Ulm 1 Granite City’s Cooper Smith, assisted by Jordan Drobinski and Jake Hessinger, claimed the first goal of the night but New Ulm’s forward Michael Savelkoul, assisted by Keegan Bauman and Jordan Cooper, evened the score by 6:40. Matt Moran put the Lumberjacks back in the lead at 10:22. Hunter Schwehr assisted. After a scoreless second period, Granite City entered the third up 2-1. Olson, assisted by Ohmes, scored at 3:17, and the Smith, Drobinski, Hessinger trio scored once more to close the game. Smith claimed the goal. David Mulligan tended the Lumberjacks’ net and made 19 saves. Henry Baribeau stopped 39 shots on goal for New Ulm. Granite City sat six minutes for three infractions compared to New Ulm’s eight for four.
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A seat at the table for over 50 years BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – At every Sauk RapidsRice High School home basketball game, a table of people are seated in front of the court – keeping the scorebook and score clock and announcing the teams and plays throughout the game. For the past 51 years, Fred Joesting has been at the table. “I have always loved sports and used to coach various teams and sports before I retired in 1968,” Joesting said. “I volunteer coached after my retirement as well.” Joesting will be receiving the Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrators Association Distinguished Service Award March
26. He received a similar award from the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School for his dedication and volunteerism Feb. 15. “When reviewing past honorees, Fred immediately came to mind,” said NaDean Schroeder, SRRHS activities director. “He has dedicated a lot of time and service to the Storm both in basketball and on the hall of fame committee.” Joesting has enjoyed being involved in sports in various capacities, but he said the award is not for him alone. “There are a lot of people needed to make these games and events successful,” Joesting said. “I am just a representative because I have been doing it for so long.” Joesting started his involvement with Sauk Rapids-Rice High School athletics by being a volunteer referee for girls basketball games prior to the adoption of Title IX.
Storm boys basketball head coach Derek Peterson presents Fred Joesting with the distinguished service award Feb. 15 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Joesting has volunteered his time to help at the score table at basketball games for over 50 years.
He was the announcer for Storm football games for over 20 years during the 1970s-90s. Yet, amid other athletics, sitting at the basketball score table has been a constant. “Fred has been a stronghold at the basketball scorer’s table for over 50 years,” Schroeder said. “You can always count on him to be there for every game. His commitment to the Storm both as an employee and after he retired from teaching is second to none.” Joesting’s favorite part about his courtside seat is watching the kids. “The kids really grow, mature and progress while they are on that court and not just in the game of basketball,” Joesting said. “I enjoy seeing the successes, especially of the kids who aren’t the starters or the all-stars of the team.” Joesting said being at the table takes work and concentration. “I have to be careful to not get swept into the game,” Joesting said. “It is so easy to get caught up in what’s going on. It takes a lot of communication, and it is so important to keep close eyes while at the table. Usually there are two of us keeping the score books, one for each team, so we are always making sure we get things right.” One of the biggest changes Joesting has seen is in the game itself. “The game isn’t as good as it used to be,” Joesting said. “It is much more individualistic and much more physical now. It used to be more about building teamwork skills.”
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Storm boys basketball head coach Derek Peterson (left) stands with Fred Joesting during a basketball game Feb. 15 in Sauk Rapids. Joesting is retiring after 51 years volunteering at the score table at Sauk Rapids-Rice basketball games.
Dribbling and the 3-point line are the biggest technical aspects that have changed. “Dribbling used to be with your hand on top of the ball and now a lot of the players are palming the ball as they dribble, which is a big difference,” Joesting said. “Thirty years ago, the
refs would have called today’s players out for traveling and palming, but today, it is part of the game. The 3-point line really changed the game, too. It was more of an adjustment for the coaches than the kids, as they were trying to figure out how to change their coaching strategy and
use that line effectively.” As Joesting transitions to retirement, Schroeder and the Sauk Rapids-Rice community will feel the effects. “Dedication and service of Fred’s nature are irreplaceable,” Schroeder said. “He is leaving big shoes to fill.”
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Rice residents Rick and Marlene Schlichting and their daughter Jocelyn Schlichting-Hicks receive the National Corn Growers Association’s 2019 Good Steward Award in Orlando, Fla. Their farm, Prairie Farms, was recognized for its sustainability efforts at the recent Commodity Classic event.
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Zack Fuchs is the lead milker on Roger and Julie Lanners’ dairy farm near Royalton. Fuchs did not grow up on a dairy farm.
RICE – At Prairie Farms, the Schlichting and Wojtanowicz families have been caring for the land since the 1920s, and practicing stewardship through innovation is nothing new. Their focus on innovation and utilizing partnerships is what has led Prairie Farms, of Rice, to be named the National Corn Grower’s Association’s
2019 Good Steward Award winners. The award was presented at the annual Commodity Classic event which took place Feb. 27 to March 3 in Orlando, Fla. Rick and Marlene Schlichting and their daughter Jocelyn Schlichting-Hicks and Diane Wojtanowicz and her daughter Anna Bregier run a 6,600-acre operation. The Schlichtings also farrow-tofinish 30,000 hogs a year. The families grow corn, potatoes, kidney beans and cereal rye as a cover crop. They have been cover-cropping since the 1970s and have been practicing crop rotation just as long. Prairie Farms is the first Minnesota farm to win this
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DUELM — Members of Benton County’s Dairy Herd Improvement Association gathered at Jack & Jim’s Food and Liquor March 7 to share information and give recognition at the annual meeting. Nine lifetime production plaques were PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH HOAG given out to seven dairy Sunrise Ag sponsors Jos Melse (from left) and Kathy Hommerding award Terry Popp farms within Benton with a trophy March 7 in Duelm. Popp Dairy was recognized for having the highest County. Scapanski Farms, three-year average of butterfat and protein production at 1,052 and 902 pounds and LLC, Mel and Spencer the highest herd milk production average of 29,660 pounds. Hackett, Popp Dairy, Schmitt Dairy, Smelter Dairy, Todd Lubbesmeier and Sonnek Farms were LARGE UPSALA / ELMDALE AREA recognized. The highest production of that group was of cow No. 2793, of Scapanski Farm, LLC, which had produced 236,501 pounds of milk in its lifetime. Popp Dairy took home two trophies, including the premiere dairy award for the highest three-year average of butterfat and protein production at 1,052 and 902 pounds, respectively. They were also recognized for the highest herd milk production average of Sells On Sealed Bid Auction 29,660 pounds. BIDS DUE 5:00 PM, Friday April 5th, 2019 Scapanski Farms, LLC was awarded two trophies • Landmark Modern 70 Cow Grade A Dairy Farm at the meeting. The dairy’s • Young stock growing facilities • Liquid Manure Storage individual cow No. 1370 • Excellent Modern Working Farm Building site had the highest first lactation • Up to date 4 Bedroom Farm Home butterfat and protein • 360 Acres Offered in (4) Parcels production at 1,238 and • 140 Acres with Dairy & Homesite & 92 Tillable Acres 1,007 pounds, respectively. - Balance in good fenced pasture - PID #10.0339.000 They were also recognized • 120 Acres with 89.46 Good Productive Tillable acres for cow No. 1428 which - PID# 10.335.000 produced the most milk • 80 Acres with 56.76 Good Productive Tillable acres -Balance in good fenced pasture - PID# 10.0321.000 in its first lactation year at • 20 Acres Excellent Elmdale Twp heavy Cropland 37,606 pounds. - PID# 10.0341.000 Mitch Mehrwerth = 258 Total Tillable Acres • Your opportunity was awarded trophies for to add any parcel highest dollars earned for or the 360 acre a first-year herd ($27,218) farm in total to your and lowest herd somatic cell farming operation count raw score of 64. Your Opportunity to Acquire One of the Best • 2019 Spring Dairy Farm Operations in Central Minnesota Jason Smelter earned Farmland Possession “Home of 2013 Morrison County Breakfast on the Farm!” an award for lowest herd somatic cell count linear LIVE AUCTION WILL BE HELD score of 1.5. th Schmitt Dairy received at 1:00 pm the highest cow butterfat and
protein award for their cow, Music, which produced 1,639 pounds butterfat and 1,134 pounds protein. They also were awarded a trophy for the highest herd fat and protein average at 1,135 and 811 pounds. Sonnek Farms received the high cow butterfat and protein award for colored breeds for their Brown Swiss cow, Piper, which produced 1,133 pounds butterfat and 1,015 pounds protein.
The Mel and Spencer Hackett Farm was awarded for a cow named Freck, which was the highest milk production cow, producing 43,452 pounds. The highest herd increase over three years for milk, butterfat and protein was awarded to Kathy and Kevin Malikowski. The dairy’s herd increased 3,277 pounds of milk and 140 and 102 pounds of butterfat and protein.
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Patty Schlichting, of Farmers and Merchants State Bank, (from left) dairy farmer Chad Scapanski and Dustin Krotzer, of First National Bank of Milaca, stand in Jack & Jim’s Food and Liquor March 7 in Duelm. Scapanski Farms, LLC was awarded two trophies for cow No. 1370 with the highest first lactation, butterfat and protein production at 1,238 and 1,007 pounds and for cow No. 1428, which produced the most milk in her first lactation year at 37,606 pounds.
Mark Koch, of Compeer Financial, (left) and Austin Schmitt stand in Jack & Jim’s March 7 in Duelm. Schmitt Dairy received the highest cow butterfat and protein award at 1,639 pounds butterfat and 1,134 pounds protein, and for the highest herd fat and protein average at 1,135 and 811 pounds.
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Fuchs from 1B Fuchs’ father was a previous employee of the Lanners and encouraged Fuchs to reach out about a possible position. The Lanners are always looking for employees who can grow on their farm, and when Fuchs approached the couple about employment, he fit the bill. “It’s good for (Fuchs) to have a job here, and it also is good for us,” Julie said. At the time, the student employee was working with a construction company but looking for a more consistent source of income through the winter to become financially prepared for college. At school, Fuchs is welding a trailer and finds he enjoys that kind of work. He plans to further develop his welding skills at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. “I want to keep milking cows until I can weld
full time,” Fuchs said. “I like milking cows, and it’s a great job to have while I work towards my goals because milking requires patience, just like welding.” Fuchs still has several months of employment on the dairy before he leaves town for college, but his anticipated leave has been on Julie’s mind often. “He does a really good job,” she said. “I’m going to miss him when he’s not here.” Fuchs has a variety of responsibilities on the farm in addition to milking. During his work shift, Fuchs feeds calves, switches groups of cows and works with fellow employees. He has also been trained to spot health issues in animals and can treat them within the responsibilities of his position. “When I started here I was just a milker,” Fuchs said. “Now I’ve worked here three years and Julie trusts me, so I’m lead milker during a shift and also have other responsibilities, like set-
recently added 5-acre solar field on the farm. “We will be able to completely provide the energy needs for our potato storage,” she said. “It’s very exciting.” Potatoes are stored on the farm from harvest in October until summer months. The new solar field will produce 1.6 million kilowatt hours of energy each year which is enough to completely power the potato storage facilities. If farmers are interested in sustainable practices, SchlichtingHicks urges them to communicate with available resources. She encourages producers to take advantage of trials and communicate concerns with those partners. “Don’t be afraid of partnerships,” Schlichting-Hicks said. “We learn a lot from our neighbors, the university and local government agencies. They help us, and we help them learn more about our needs and what works and what doesn’t in practice.” Through their sustainable practices, Prairie Farms has found a home in the community where they can be for generations to come.
ting up and getting the cows.” Julie agreed. “He has shown loyalty, something a lot of employees don’t show,” she said. “I trust him to do a good job and if something is wrong he will let me know.” While Fuchs’ list of responsibilities continues growing at the Lanners’ farm, his favorite activity remains milking. Fuchs’ dedication and interest in the farm has not gone unnoticed. The Lanners are pleased with Fuchs as an employee, especially given his age. “Not many kids would get up at 5 a.m. to come to work and help feed calves in the cold during the winter,” Julie said. “He always is striving to do his very best.” Fuchs humbly added his work on the farm would not be possible without the trust the Lanners have placed in him. “I have learned a lot about dairy cows because of this job, and I’m glad they let me work for them,” Fuchs said.
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Do not forget about heifers We regularly talk about easy observation. Keeping gate two main groups of animals systems simple and uniform on a dairy farm: calves and across pens will help with cows. While calves and cows this. In addition, bedding and are essential members of the removal of manure should be operation, as important are convenient, and housing should the heifers. Particularly, I provide adequate ventilation. am talking about heifers that These components come are about 5 months of age up together to provide a clean and to calving age. That is a big comfortable environment for chunk of time and there is a the heifers. Another piece of lot happening in that heifer’s keeping heifers comfortable is life. It is important we are BY EMILY WILMES keeping them in facilities that providing this group with the provide adequate bunk space University of proper environment as they and constant access to clean, MN Extension grow and develop. fresh water. By 5 months of age, heifers should be There are many options for heifer acclimated to a group housing environment housing, and I cannot say which is better and needing to share bunk space. An than the other. As long as the previously important housing consideration is listed components are met, then the housing providing enough space as heifers grow. type used should work for you and your Also, providing housing that can facilitate heifers. I have seen heifers housed in free tasks such as herd health checks, breeding stalls, monoslope barns and three-sided and ration changes. Additionally, the amount sheds, old tiestall barns and bedded packs, of shelter heifers need decreases as they age. and they all seem to work as long as all of There are several options for housing heifers the grouping and facility requirements are in this extended age group, but all housing met. If you are looking at retro-fitting a must provide key components for optimum structure, is it important to make sure the care and growth. structure meets those requirements or can be Group and feed heifers based on age and modified in order to meet them. Especially size. Keeping heifers similar in size together look at the ventilation of such a facility. can make feeding easier, and keeping Calves and cows are important, but as heifers of similar ages together makes important are your heifers. Providing your management simpler. Speaking of making heifers with proper housing will ensure you things easy, housing for heifers should allow can offer the best management. for easy movement of animals as well as
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Krebsbachs, Hembree specialize in horses bred for wandering families ST. JOSEPH – When form and function, athleticism and beauty collide, the results are likely to be grand. In the case of Rosie’s Blu Suede Shoes, those results include six National Grand Champion and two National Reserve Champion titles at the national show held in Texas in November. Blu, as he is called, is a Gypsy horse who loves to show off. Owned by Mark and Sharon Krebsbach, Blu’s home is Rosie’s Gypsy Ranch of St. Joseph. Blu’s trainer, Katie Hembree, works in collaboration with the Krebsbachs at the ranch, with her own business located there, KD Performance Training. She trains Gypsy horses from all over the United States, but Blu is special. “Honestly I still feel surreal; this last year was just amazing,� Hembree said. “All of my horses did so well, Blu being the most amazing.� Sharon Krebsbach is proud not only of her horse, but of Hembree. “I know they couldn’t get there without her,� Krebsbach said. “Yeah, we have the breeding program and we got the horse there, but she took over from there. It’s nutrition, discipline, training, everything. There’s a lot that goes into showing.� Gypsy horses are very new to the United States, with the first being imported from England
in the mid-1990s. They are sometimes known as Gypsy Cobs, Gypsy Vanners or Gypsy horses. Krebsbach told the story of how the breed originated. “In ‘97, a couple was driving around in England and spotted the Gypsy breed and that’s how they discovered them out in the boonies, basically,� she said. “The Gypsy people actually developed this breed. It’s kind of amazing because the Gypsy people have always kind of been looked down upon but they’re the ones who have created this incredible breed.� The Gypsy horse was developed from the necessity of the people to have a docile, gentle animal that was good with even the children, yet sturdy enough to function as a draft horse, pulling their wagons as they wandered through the countryside. Katie explained that the breed is a combination of Fell, Dale and Welsh ponies, along with Shire and Clydesdale draft horses. After generations of breeding and genetics, the result was a horse that fit their daily needs.
But where does the beautiful, characteristic long hair come from? “There’s a lot of rumors around it,� Hembree said. “The Gypsy people have fairs, and some people said if the gypsy people had more wealth they started breeding more hair into their horses, and so the more wealth you have, the hairier the horse you have. Then it started getting to where they had a lot of mane and tail hair.� Throughout the year, the manes and tails are kept braided, folded up and wrapped with electrical tape unless they are being shown, helping the long hair to stay clean and out of the way. “If it gets to a certain length the horse can actually eat their mane by accident, so you have to braid it up,� Hembree said. The hair grows quickly, sometimes 8 to 12 inches over the winter. “It’s really cool because you braid it up in the fall and in the spring it’s like opening a package because you take the hair down and it’s like oh my gosh!� Krebsbach said. Gypsy horses are
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stall door to say hello to Blu, her grand champion show partner. Blu may be retiring, but the next generations of Gypsies will be filling in his place as they grow. Hembree paused to look at a young horse. “This is Vogue’s son,” she said. “We just started weaning him; he is 5 months old. He’s a little mad but he’s old enough and he’s ready. He will be silver just like her. He’s just a lighter silver so he looks more tan right now and he is very adorable.” Nearby, an 8-monthold Blu daughter munched on some hay. And in a large stall, a mare stood, ready to foal soon, having arrived two weeks prior when Hembree picked her and a couple show horses up from Michigan. The mare will have her foal in the heated facility before
returning home. Outside, more horses stood on the south side of the barn, eating and mingling on a cold January day. Hembree will do evening chores before driving off in her pickup, to return the next morning and do it all over again. Mark and Sharon will go down to the barn in the evening to top off the hay and clean the stalls. Mark will show some of the horses in the amateur classes during the 2019 circuit. Sharon does not ride the horses, but may take riding lessons and get back in the saddle this year. Maybe. “I was the big horse person and Mark got into it and now he is,” she said. “I am content to clean the stalls.”
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