Sauk Centre 10-05-2023

Herald Sauk Centre

Blue waters, green tech

Centre Powersports first in state to offer electric personal watercraft

BY BEN SONNEK | STAFF WRITER

There is a new vehicle in the middle of the snowplows and snowmobiles at Sauk Centre’s Centre Powersports & Marine: an Orca, an all-electric personal watercraft from the Canadian company Taiga. Centre Powersports was selected to be the first Minnesota dealer to stock this machine, and Eric Peterson, owner of Centre Powersports, is excited to be able to offer this swift and nearly silent recreational vehicle to a new range of clientele.

“It’s another option for people, no different than cars,” Peterson said. “If they don’t want a gas car, they have the electric option.”

In 2019, when Peterson was beginning to buy out Centre Powersports, he was also

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contacting Taiga to learn more about their electric personal watercraft. News of the company was beginning to circulate in the industry, and Peterson saw their niche potential. He continued his inquiries through the 2020 slowdown, and around early summer this year, Taiga reached out to Centre Powersports to let them know they were ready to begin exploring central Minnesota dealerships.

“They interviewed six or seven dealers in Minnesota, and we were chosen,” Peterson said.

“They’ve recently signed another dealership in Minnesota, down toward the cities.”

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A publication’s journey from production to recycling

BY HANS LAMMEMAN STAFF WRITER

Though most people simply think of newspapers as their source of information while drinking morning coffee or relaxing at home, each copy has a long and arduous journey before arriving on newsstands and in mailboxes.

At Star Publications, the newspaper begins with the story.

On-scene reporters armed with notepads and cameras gather details and ask questions while deadlines loom in the back of their heads.

Sauk Centre-based Star Publications produces four community newspapers — Benton County News, Sauk Centre Herald, Sauk Rapids

Herald and The Star Post — as well as two regional rural-living newspapers, one multi-county shopper, a five-state newspaper that covers the dairy industry and 58 special sections that are inserted into the pages of its publications.

Herman Lensing, a full-time journalist in Stearns County since 1986, said he views his position reporting local news as a recorder of history in his community.

“Our job is a little tricky sometimes,” Lensing said between typing paragraphs for a sports story. “When I am reporting, I keep in mind that what I am writing will be one of the first recorded accounts of an event — whether it is something as mundane as a council meeting or as shocking

as a five-alarm fire.”

Lensing is one of about 20 editorial team writers who interview, report and compile stories from the community for the company’s publications. Though the headline is the first set of words most readers see, Lensing said it is almost always among his final touches before turning stories over to production staff.

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Elementary school interior nearly finished

Schedule underway for second phase of SCPS renovation

BY BEN SONNEK STAFF WRITER

As the end draws closer for Sauk Centre Public Schools’ renovation of the elementary school, eyes are already on the renovation schedule for the middle and high schools.

Tony Heimke, with consulting firm SitelogIQ, presented a school renovation project update during the school board’s Oct. 2 commit-

tee meeting in the school media center. As of the meeting, the elementary school’s interior has been completed, with the exception of the media center. The final clean for the media center and special education area is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 12.

As for the elementary school addition, its precast walls are set to arrive Monday, Oct. 9, with the precast roof arriving a week later. The foundations for the addition

have been poured in preparation. Planning is underway for the second phase of the school’s renovation project, focusing on the middle and high school. SitelogIQ plans to have a full schedule for phase two by Monday, Oct. 9. Currently, abatement work for that phase of the project is set to begin Nov. 27, with the renovation of the junior high’s upper level starting Jan. 15.

Homecoming royalty crowned

PHOTO BY BEN SONNEK Angie Marthaler assembles a tray of sausage, potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut, carrots, bread and dessert during the St. Alexius Church Sausage Supper Oct. 1 in West Union. Visitors

Bernadette A. Jennissen Mona M. Kohorst Joan A. Kortan Marian T. Pappenfus Mary Ann Polipnick Beverly Sharp (Pederson) Albert Francis Owen Smith Dwayne W. Weiner

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PHOTO BY HANS LAMMEMAN Joe Carlson folds stacks of recently printed newspapers Sept. 22 at Sauk Centre Web Printing in Sauk Centre. Carlson estimated that his facility produces between 30,000 and 100,000 individual copies per week.

PHOTO BY BEN SONNEK Eric Peterson shows off the Taiga Orca Carbon personal watercraft

Oct. 2 in the Centre Powersports showroom in Sauk Centre. Centre Powersports is the first dealership in Minnesota to offer the electric personal watercraft.

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Sauk Centre High School’s homecoming court — crown bearers Ayla (front, from left) and Ryker Borgerding, senior Devon Cervantes and junior Ingmar Berghahn; (middle, from left) junior Enara Nelson, seniors Addison Hoffman, Alexis Groetsch, Raya Sebek, homecoming queen Serena Middendorf, homecoming king Andrew Drevlow and seniors Devin Crawford-Klinnert and Christopher Polipnick; and (back, from left) freshman Kahlen Suelflow, sophomore Nya Thieschafer, seniors Stella Schirmers, Ava Friedrichs, Zach Klimek and Matthew Evens, sophomore David Gilmore and freshman Lucas Ahrens — get a little less formal after the coronation ceremony Oct. 2 at SCHS in Sauk Centre. The homecoming parade will be Friday, Oct. 6.

Mike and Corie Beckermann will celebrate 40 years of marriage Oct. 8, 2023.

Together, they’ve built a beautiful life and have been blessed with two daughters and eight grandchildren. They are enjoying retirement to the fullest. May the Lord continue to bless and guide them through the years. The best is yet to come.

Signs point to pizza

No injuries reported in school bus crash

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What do you enjoy most about being on the volleyball team? I enjoy the team events and getting to know my teammates the most.

What has been the highlight of your volleyball career? The highlight has been this last JO season because my team was only seniors, we had a great coach, and it was fun to play together again.

What other activities are you involved in at school? I am involved in golf, captains and leaders, and student council.

Why do you feel it’s important to be involved in school activities? I think high school activities prepare us for the real world, and in the activities, we build relationships that last forever.

What is your favorite Streeter tradition? My favorite tradition is the homecoming parade because we get to dress up with our teammates.

How do you try to make a difference at school? I try to make a difference by doing the right thing and being respectful towards staff and other students.

What SC teacher/coach has made an impact on your life? Ms. Winters has impacted my life because I enjoy talking to her and taking advice from her.

What has been your favorite class to date? Mrs. Reller’s geometry class has been my favorite class because she was a fun teacher.

What are three words that describe your personality? Ambitious, organized, composed. Dinner and a movie: What’s on the menu and big screen? Dance Moms and enchiladas.

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(Above) Crowds line up all the way past the church for seats in the Sausage Supper Oct. 1 at St. Alexius Church in West Union. The supper served 1,486 people.

(Right) Faye Miller (from left), Ali Lodewyk, JoAnn Volker, Peyton Wessel and Sophie Miller try samples at the pickle bar Oct. 1 at the St. Alexius Church Sausage Supper in West Union. Along with the dinner and pickle bar, the event featured live music, a country store, wagons with gourds for sale, bingo, beer and kettle corn.

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Crews raise the sign for Jimmy’s Pizza on Sinclair Lewis Avenue Oct. 2 in Sauk Centre. The space, which is currently being renovated for pizza, used to be the Historic Broken Barstool bar.

Mike and Corie Beckermann

CentraCare transitioning ownership of local long-term facilities to Cura

Care centers, housing in Melrose, Monticello, Sauk Centre, Willmar affected tered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity,” said Tom Opatz, Cura president. “We are committed to providing the best care for our seniors in the communities they call home and we’ll put the residents, families and staff first during this transition.”

ST. CLOUD— CentraCare and Cura announced Sept. 22 they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to transfer ownership of the following facilities to Cura, a nonprofit leader of senior housing and care services: CentraCare-Monticello Care Center, CentraCare-Melrose Care Center, CentraCare-Melrose Park View Place, CentraCare-Sauk Centre Care Center, CentraCare-Sauk Centre Lake Shore Estates and CentraCare-Willmar Care Center & Therapy Suites

Earlier this year, CentraCare shared a new vision for long-term care and senior housing services in the region. Following a vigorous search for an organization that could continue supporting the needs of each of these communities, and to provide the best future care options for residents, CentraCare chose Cura because of their exceptional reputation and their commitment to caring for seniors in rural communities.

Cura collaborates with Premier Healthcare Management to provide operations and management support to long-term care facilities throughout the state including skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Watkins, St. Joseph, Sandstone, Paynesville, Albany, Benson, Long Prairie and Le Sueur.

“The mission of each of our facilities is to provide high quality, person-cen-

“We feel very confident that Cura will provide the best possible service to residents in Willmar, Sauk Centre, Melrose and Monticello, and that they will work to sustain quality senior living services for our communities,” said Ken

Holmen, MN, CentraCare president and CEO. “We look forward to building on our mutual commitment to enrich the lives of those we serve.”

Both organizations recognize the important role health care plays in keeping rural communities vibrant. This shared understanding and collaboration will help ensure the long-term success of senior living services in the region today and into the future.

“We believe this change in strategy that transfers ownership to an exceptional organization that specializes in senior services will open the door for even more services and support

for residents, families and staff,” Holmen said. “This also allows CentraCare to maintain a focus on the primary and specialty care we deliver as a healthcare organization.”

As part of the transfer of ownership process, a LOI has been signed and a management agreement should be completed in the next several weeks. A formal purchase agreement is being finalized, with a goal that the CentraCare care centers, assisted living facilities and senior housing in Sauk Centre, Melrose, Willmar and Monticello will join Cura as the new owner in early 2024.

Club holds food drive

bags of groceries.

Centre Powersports from front

Centre Powersports currently has two Taiga Orcas with hulls made of carbon fiber for strength and lightness, and they just received three more without the carbon fiber hulls, making them less expensive. Taiga initially did not allow any of their models on show floors, but they changed their policy about six weeks ago.

The Orca can run for about two hours on a full charge, although that can change depending on how it is driven. It has three modes of horsepower — 90, 120 and 160 — and, at the highest mode, it can go from 0-60 mph in three seconds. By comparison, the Centre Powersports Sea-Doo lineup has personal watercrafts ranging from 90 to 300 horsepower.

“The average watercraft we sell is 170 horse, so this falls right in the sweet spot of what we sell,” Peterson said.

One major benefit of the electric watercraft is it does not need as much maintenance as a gas-powered version.

“At this time of year, everybody coming in here

is coming to get a boat or watercraft winterized,” Peterson said. “At some point in the year, you’re going to want to get your oil changed, so you come in here and do all that, you’re going to spend $400. To winterize (an Orca), you charge the battery and put it away for the winter.”

Other benefits the Orca has are its relative quietness and its lack of emissions. Peterson can start the personal watercraft in the middle of the showroom, and it hardly causes any disturbance.

“The big thing is the noise,” Peterson said. “I live on the lake, and I’m on the board for the lake association. (Noise) is one of the biggest complaints from lakeshore owners about the watercraft. … (With the Orca,) the water would make more noise.”

The Orca’s charging port is similar to one on a regular electric car and is compatible with charging stations like the ones at John Wiese Ford in Sauk Centre and Target in Alexandria. A charger is included that can be plugged into a home’s regular 110-volt outlet. A

CORRECTION

In the “Home School staff reunite” photo in the Sept. 28 edition of the Sauk Centre Herald, the reunion date was incorrectly written as Sept. 30. The actual date was Sept. 20. The Herald apologizes for this error.

normal outlet will charge the personal watercraft in about 16 hours; with a level two charger, it can take about three hours, but on a fast charger, it takes about 45 minutes.

For transportation, the Orca does not need a special trailer.

Peterson also has his eye on Taiga’s line of electric snowmobiles, slated to hit the production line in November. With the company’s production schedule, Peterson hopes to have one of them at Centre Powersports in December.

“I was talking to a group this week who were involved in one being

ordered,” Peterson said. “It’s in northern Minnesota, so I’m thinking that will get delivered through our dealership, so we may have that one come through right away in November. That would be pretty cool.”

Based on the market, Peterson anticipates the Orca and other electric recreational vehicles attracting customers who are not as familiar with powersports. “Eighty percent of the people who buy Taiga products are new to the powersports industry,” Peterson said. “There’s obviously a need for it, so why not be the one to provide that?”

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Eric Peterson accelerates the Taiga Orca Carbon to 45 mph in the Centre Powersports showroom Oct. 2 in Sauk Centre. The personal watercraft makes little noise and gives off no emissions.

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Sauk Centre Gradatim Club members Robin Kamphenkel (from left), Linda Willhite, Diane Knutson and Shari Gamradt hold a food drive, part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs National Day of Service, Sept. 30 at Coborn’s in Sauk Centre. The club collected $224 and several

Encounter with the old man

Chance encounters happen all the time. You run into someone you know in the grocery store, at a ball game or maybe at church. You visit for a bit and then go on your way.

Last week, while working on a small mural in the park with a fellow artist, this man approached. He was a complete stranger who seemed to appear out of nowhere –– and disappear the same way. He was in his late 70s or so, thin, cigarette in hand.

He began to speak his thoughts on the mural, all very positive. He was very soft-spoken, and the words came quickly. He was difficult to understand but seemed to know something about art, so we asked if he was an artist. He said he paints with words.

Reflections Part II by Diane

I asked him his name. He simply said, “The old man.”

He was forthcoming with his many thoughts yet very elusive as to who he was. I asked if he’d published anything.

“It’s all in here,” he said, tapping the side of his head.

I asked if he was a veteran. As he seemed prone to do, the old man stared right into my soul. His eyes were warm and kind but intense.

He said, “Hasn’t everyone in his life gone to war? Over time, you become a veteran.”

The old man kept speaking, seemingly bursting with a desire to connect with us, while remaining distant at the same time. He would quietly recite poetry he had written which, at its core, was all a study of the deeper meaning of life.

Then, he was gone. He reappeared Monday when we were finishing up the mural. He commented that, when a child draws a tree, it is drawn with lines. He said that as adults, the experiences we have been through in life have provided the color, filling the painting with beauty.

We paused briefly in our work to visit with him, but he was soon gone again. I’m sure he simply walked away into the park on a beautiful fall day, but I couldn’t even tell you what direction he went.

Looking back, I realize most of what he said I simply couldn’t hear or understand. Talk about a life metaphor. We miss way too much as we scurry from one thing to another. Even when we do listen, we don’t always really hear.

I wonder about the old man and wish him well. Who is he? What is his story? Who is he talking to now? It was evident that much of what he said had been rehearsed in his mind and soul a thousand times. I feel there was a gift in this experience. Whether it was a chance encounter or not, I wonder.

At one point in the conversation, the old man looked at me and pointed out I had missed something.

He said, “The Old Man has been my pen name since I was 17.” Missing something important makes for an uneasy feeling in the pit of one’s stomach. What are we missing?

Forever grateful to firefighters

There was an annoying chirping sound at home. I changed the batteries in one of my smoke detectors, but the chirping continued. It ended up being my carbon monoxide detector.

It’s National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14, when it is suggested people change batteries in their smoke detectors.

This year, I was assigned to arrange articles for the Fire Prevention Week special insert. I visited with Ethan Walz, of Meire Grove, who had a house fire during a blizzard in February, and he was adamant for people to change batteries in their detectors, because it was thanks to the smoke detectors that he, his roommate and his dogs escaped.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths. Stand by your pan.

If you leave the kitchen, turn off the burner. The NFPA suggests people stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling food. If you must leave the kitchen, even for a short time, turn off the stove. Other suggestions include turning pot handles toward the back of the stove — so no one can bump them or pull them over — and keeping a

lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.

I am perfect proof of what can happen when you leave something flammable unattended. Years ago, I left a candle burning in my bathroom, thinking I was only going to be gone a few minutes and it would be OK. Well, it wasn’t. I crawled up my smoke-filled steps to find a small fire in the bathroom, all started by the candle. As neighbors gathered around me, I watched firefighters extinguish the fire, thankful it wasn’t worse than it was, while blaming myself for leaving the house with a candle burning inside. I was out of my apartment for a few months staying at my parents, so things could be repaired. When I moved back in, I smelled smoke each time I opened the top cupboards in my kitchen for years.

I learned my lesson the hard way. Let’s hope you don’t.

Fire Prevention Week is a good time to thank our local firefighters for what they do, day in and day out. When their pagers go off, they are out the door, no questions asked.

I am forever grateful.

Fun-filled Homecoming Week

Hello. My name is Ava Friedrichs, and I am a senior at Sauk Centre High School. I am involved in a variety of different activities such as tennis, basketball, track and field, executive board of student council and captains and leaders, and I am an active participant in youth group. In my free time, I like to hang out with my friends, read, drink iced coffee, go thrifting and babysit my little sister, Jovie. When I am not staying incredibly busy with the plethora of activities I just named, my favorite thing to do is to go to sporting events. That is exactly why homecoming week has always been my favorite week of the year.

Homecoming week always makes me feel like I am in a movie where I am the main character. Every year, we kick off homecoming by watching the junior and senior boys battle in a Powder Buff volleyball game and the junior and senior girls play in a Powder Puff football game. Not to brag, but seniors won both volleyball and football with only minimal cheating … .

We always start the school week with coronation, one of my favorite traditions. This year, I was nominated for homecoming court as a queen candidate. It is always fun to see all of my peers looking as sharp as ever.

These activities always start the week off with a bang, but I am also a big fan of the dress-up days, the football game and the dance. This year, the student council voted to do a variety of different themes, attempting to please everyone. The themes for this week are jerseys, decades,

Third-party shakeup

Ross Perot made waves in the 1992 presidential election with almost 19% of the popular vote. Almost 105 million Americans voted that year, with current President Bill Clinton receiving 43% of the vote and Republican incumbent George Bush receiving 37.5%.

Perot received a staggering 18.9% as a third-party candidate.

Perot ran as an independent and was pro-choice, favored taxing corporations and increasing the capital gains tax. He was probably more a Democrat than he was a Republican based on his policy ideas, so perhaps he took more votes from Clinton than Bush. We could see something similar in the 2024 election. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — RFK Jr — has hinted at running as a third-party candidate like Perot did 31 years ago. The Democratic National Committee has made it clear President Joe Biden will not debate another Democratic challenger. They have also refused to provide secret service protection for a legitimate presidential candidate. Let’s be clear, the Democrats do not like RFK Jr. and have labeled him a conspiracy nut even though he shares many of the same beliefs as Joe Biden on polarizing policy such as climate change and the right for women to choose. It seems their disdain comes mainly from RFK Jr’s willingness to tell the truth and to not bow down to the deep state and the shell games they play with the American public. He is anti-establishment and is also skeptical of the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, the thirst for profit by Big Pharma and shutdown policies that were instituted by the Biden administration and Anthony Fauci. RFK Jr. is currently polling at about 15-17% in most Democratic primary polls and trails Biden by anywhere from 35-50 points. If he were to run as a Democrat and lose the primary, that 15-17% would likely go to Biden in the general election. But, if he runs as a third-party candidate, those votes would be cast in the general election, including a potential increase for those who support the likes of Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Marianne Williamson and Bernie Sanders. If he were to steal 20% of Biden’s voters, he could become a legitimate threat to Biden’s re-election.

But that doesn’t mean he won’t affect Trump either. There is a slew of never-Trumpers on the Republican side of the ticket or those who prefer Florida Governor Ron DeSantis or energetic newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy or the fiery Nikki Haley. Trump is polling as high as 63% in some polls with DeSantis coming in second in the high teens, much like RFK Jr., but DeSantis is not considering a third-party run, so his votes have to go somewhere else if he isn’t nominated. The question is will they go to Trump or will they go to RFK Jr.? Same with Ramaswamy and Haley backers; if they are never-Trumpers, those votes could go to a third-party candidate.

If RFK Jr. were to snag 15% of the votes from the Republican side and 20% from the Democratic side, it would put him in the mix as the next president of the United States.

The problem is identity politics has taken over the country, and those who ride or die with blue or red in their blood will cast a third party aside and stick with the two-headed monster we have come to despise yet continue to accept.

black out/Wednesday Adams, Barbie and max out Streeter. Personally, my favorite is decades day. As the week winds down, the pressure on the football team builds up. The buzz about the big game is enough to paralyze someone. Though I am excited for the game, I always look forward to the post-game dance. This year, things will be a little different than past years, as we will be having a bean bag tournament, an agility course and a dance. I can name very few things that are better than dancing until your feet hurt with your best friends. After all, the best way to get your spirits up is to get down.

Grateful for city facilities

By Pat Engen, Sauk Centre

Thank you to the city park service for leaving the restroom and picnic tables available at Sinclair Lewis Park while the weather is still nice. While driving through Wisconsin and Minnesota this last Friday and Saturday, I noticed some other community parks had already closed their local facilities, which seemed like a missed opportunity to me. One park had even put padlocks on their portable potties. That’s a door closed to families that come to use the playground equipment, bike on the trail or camp or tour the leaves on the weekends.

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One of the larger issues is the Commission for Presidential Debates and their thresholds for allowing a third-party candidate a place on the national stage. It appears a candidate must be polling at least 15% to be allowed to debate the two major-party candidates. RFK Jr. has the potential to far exceed that number. If he does, he will be the first since Perot was allowed to debate in 1992 and 1996.

We had a front-row seat to how a third-party candidate can shake up an election when Jesse Ventura “shocked the world” and was elected governor of Minnesota in 1998 with 37% of the vote.

Could this play out in the 2024 presidential election? Will RFK Jr’s popularity as an independent voice in a divided country mean our next president will be elected with less than 40% of the vote? There’s a good chance it will.

In any regard, if RFK Jr. does run as an independent, it will shake up the 2024 election and American politics as we have come to know it.

It might be exactly what this country needs.

Life Hacks

By Missy Traeger

How to use common, everyday items to help with household problems.

If you want to cut down on your evening snacking, brush your teeth shortly after dinner. This will act as a deterrent. Your desire to avoid brushing your teeth again will outweigh your desire to snack!

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Albert Francis Owen Smith

Albert Francis Owen Smith, 80, of Sauk Centre, passed away Sept. 29, 2023, at the CentraCare Care Center in Sauk Centre.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 6, at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with the Rev. Becky Thomas officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk Centre. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Albert was born Aug. 20, 1943, in Wadena to Edward and Eva Smith. At 7, Albert and his four siblings moved to New York Mills to a foster home. After he graduated from New York Mills High School, he lived in a hotel for a couple of years while he worked at a restaurant. He then lived with and worked for a farmer in the New York Mills area for eight years.

After getting tired of farming in 1965, he got on a Greyhound bus to Sauk Centre.

He walked to the Holiday gas station where he met Bill Kranz. Bill rented a cabin to Albert and helped him get the things he needed. He worked

Bernadette A. “Bernie” Jennissen

Bernadette A. “Bernie” Jennissen, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Sept. 27, 2023, at her home in Sauk Centre.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 6, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with the Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5, at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre and 10-11 a.m., Oct. 6, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church. Parish prayers will be at 4 p.m., Oct. 5, with a rosary immediately following parish prayers at the funeral home.

Bernadette Ann Vos was born Nov. 8, 1942, in St. Anthony, Minnesota, to Edward and Veronica (Wolters) Vos. She graduated third in her class from St. Francis High School. She then earned her registered nurse degree from St. Gabriel School of Nursing and expanded her skills throughout her nursing career acquiring multiple certificates focused on geriatric care. She was united in marriage to James Jennissen July 18, 1964, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony.

Bernadette and James owned and operated a dairy farm on Queensfield Road near Padua from 1964 through 1995, after which they moved to Sauk Centre and have resided there since.

Bernadette was employed as a nurse at St. Michael’s Hospital in Sauk Centre. She then served as the assistant director of nursing at the Belgrade Nursing Home. She continued her nursing career at the Albany Nursing Home where she served as the supervisor of the dementia unit, followed by home care/hospice in Sauk Centre until her

Marian T. Pappenfus

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Albert Francis Owen Smith at Jennie-O Foods in Melrose for seven years and also did yard work for people. After he retired, he moved to Riverview Manor where he lived until 2018. He then moved to the CentraCare Care Center in Sauk Centre. Albert enjoyed fishing in the river behind Riverview Manor and walking to the gas station to get a Diet Pepsi and some snacks. Albert has had no contact with his four siblings since he left New York Mills. He is survived by his cousin LaVonne Johnson and her daughter Wanda (Marvin) Jansen of all of Princeton and good friends Bob and Paula Ostendorf of Sauk Centre. H-40-1B

Marian Theresa Pappenfus was born Sept. 23, 1929, to Nickolas and Rose Bromenshenkel. She was born and raised in rural Stearns County, southwest of Sauk Centre. Marian was the youngest of nine children born to Nick and Rose. She had six older brothers and two older sisters. Of these nine children, Marian was the only child Rose gave birth to in a hospital. The Bromenshenkel family farmed near Sauk Centre. The Bromenshenkel farms were modest and did not have electricity or indoor plumbing.

Marian was born on the threshold of the Great Depression. As she grew from a toddler to a teenage, young woman through the 1930s and early 1940s, she developed the qualities and skills she would use to great success the rest of her life. Marian learned the value and necessity of teamwork. She also learned how important it was to the team to be consistent and durable. These qualities and skills proved invaluable to her family, friends, community, country and, most importantly, her Lord.

When Marian graduated from high school, she immediately started work as a bookkeeper in Sauk Centre. She stayed in this line of work, in one form or another,

Joan A. Kortan

Joan A. Kortan, 94, of Sauk Centre, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Sept. 26, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.

Bernadette A. “Bernie” Jennissen retirement in 2012.

Bernadette was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Choir and the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed playing piano, singing, needlepoint, reading, dancing, swimming, ice skating, yardwork, pontoon rides, fishing, and, most importantly, spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, James Jennissen of Sauk Centre; son Tim (Carrie) Jennissen of St. Louis Park and their children, Sara (Ben) Nepomuceno of Chicago, Illinois, Kala Jennissen and Anna Jennissen; daughter Kimberly (Jorge Romero) Jennissen of Oakton, Virginia, and their children, Maya Romero and Alejandro Romero Jennissen; daughter Bonita (Michael) DeZelar of Big Lake and their children, Anthony, Lauren, Christopher and Benjamin DeZelar; brother Charles (Kathleen) Vos; and sisters Marie (Richard) Wiener and Audry (Robert) Lang.

Bernadette was preceded in death by her parents, brother Thomas Vos and sister-inlaw Lynda Vos. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

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Marian T. Pappenfus for the rest of her life.

After WWII, Marian met a WWll veteran at a Birch Lake party North of Melrose. This man was Robert “Bob” Henry Pappenfus. Bob was enrolled but struggling in his studies, (too much partying) at St. John’s University in Collegeville. Bob and Marian fell in love, and it was this love that inspired Bob to complete the following two years of education in one year at St. John’s University. Bob graduated and married Marian in 1949, and they went on to obtain Bob’s law degree and start their family. To this union, Bob and Marian had four children, David, Jhane, Mary Jo and Tom. Bob and Marian moved their family and started a law practice in Alexandria in 1957. Bob and Marian loved Alexandria and its people. Marian kept the books throughout the years for Bob and Marian’s businesses,

tice, building and developing, rentals and a two-generation farm near Plentywood, Montana. Bob always tipped his hat to Marian by saying, “The person who controls the books, controls the business!”

Also, Marian often hand-delivered payment of bills incurred from around town in running the businesses. Bob and Marian did not look at paying bills as a burden but an opportunity to be loving people in the community. Marian continued working at the law office to the best of her ability until her passing. She also wanted to know how the harvest was coming on the Montana farm even as she was failing. Marian did not have to work in her later years, but she chose to work because of her desire to be a teammate and her love for people and community.

Marian was a faithful member of the Catholic Church. She was involved with the Our Lady of Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, serving as president for one term, as well as card clubs, bowling, skiing, hunting and numerous conservation organizations including, most recently, the Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited and the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, and she enjoyed the opera and her crossword puzzles.

Marian died and found

Paul’s Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and St. Theresa’s Mission Group. She enjoyed quilting and sewing.

her Lord’s hand Sept. 22, 2023.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Nickolas and Rose Bromenshenkel, her eight siblings, her husband Robert “Bob” Henry Pappenfus, and grandson Joseph Pappenfus.

Marian is survived by her four children, David (Sandy) Pappenfus, Jhane Pappenfus, Mary Jo (Dave) Uhlenkott and Thomas (Chris) Pappenfus; three grandchildren Rachel (Randy) Roe, Daniel Uhlenkott and Crystal (Ben) Salmi; and two great-grandchildren Bella Salmi and Emmalyn Salmi; and sisters-in-law Mary Ann Polipnick and Carlyn Ellering.

Funeral arrangements are through Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Anderson Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 9, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. After Mass, friends and family are welcome to come to the Elks Lodge in Alexandria for a luncheon and celebration of Marian’s life. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10. May Marian’s Lord rest her soul. H-40-1B

of Sauk Centre.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 30 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with the Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Joan Appolonia Wiener was born in Sauk Centre to Benjamin and Mary (Riesner) Wiener. She was united in marriage at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre

Dwayne

Dwayne W. “Skeeter” Weiner, 94, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Sept. 25, 2023, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in St. Cloud.

A memorial service was held at Sept. 29 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with the Rev. Rebecca Thomas officiating. Inurnment was at Greenwood Cemetery with military honors by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard.

Dwayne William Weiner was born Sept. 27, 1928, in Sauk Centre, to Matthias and Esther (Quade) Weiner. He grew up in Sauk Centre and Little Sauk, attending school in Sauk Centre. He served in the U.S. Army from 19461948, stationed in Alaska. After service, he returned to Sauk Centre to work in farm-

Mary Ann “MaryAnn” Polipnick

Mary Ann “MaryAnn” Polipnick, 94, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Sept. 30, 2023, at her home at Lakeshore Estates in Sauk Centre.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with the Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre and from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Mary Ann Pappenfus was born June 28, 1929, in Melrose, to Joseph and Alma (Loosebroek) Pappenfus. She graduated from Melrose High School and continued her education at St. Catherine’s School of Nursing. She worked at St. Michael’s Hospital and the Melrose Hospital as a registered nurse. She also worked at the Sauk Centre El-

Joan A. Kortan to Richard Kortan, and they were married for 67 years. She worked for the Sauk Centre Public School for 23 years. Joan was a member of St.

Survivors include her children, Dennis (Cheryl) Kortan of Sauk Centre, Paul (Diane) Kortan of Sauk Centre, Rita (Dan) Fiedler of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Roger Kortan of Manhattan, Montana, Mary (John) Cipolla of Ocala, Florida, Mark (Laura) Kortan of Sauk Centre and Randy Kortan of Sauk Centre; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; brother Ron Wiener of New Jersey; and sister-in-law Toni Wiener

dall) Butler Dec. 19, 1968. They enjoyed 40 years of marriage.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard Kortan on Feb. 22, 2016; daughter Carol Kortan; brothers and sisters Bernice Johnson, Donna Johnson, Leo Wiener, Alice Broermann, Robert Wiener, Rita Wiener and Teresa Wiener; and brother-in-law Leroy Johnson.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

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Dwayne William “Skeeter” Weiner ing and road construction. In 1955, he went to Eureka, California, to work for a lumber company. He returned to Sauk Centre a year later and was a Star Tribune relay driver for 35 years. He also worked for Sauk Centre Excavating. At various times, he worked as a school bus driver, carpenter, taxi driver and a driver for Gettle Trucking. He married Alta (Cran-

Skeeter was very active in Boy Scouts and the church. He enjoyed working on Habitat for Humanity homes with the First Lutheran Church group, twice traveling to New Orleans to help repair homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. He was also a member of the American Legion, Sauk Centre Historical Society and Big Sauk Lake Association.

Skeeter enjoyed fishing and hunting with family and friends. He loved to visit and stay active outside, cutting and splitting wood all through his eighties. He was always happy to lend a hand when needed.

He will be remembered as kind, thoughtful and caring

man, a friend to many, generous with his time and love for his family. Survivors include his son, Glen (Leslie) Weiner of Fridley; stepson Fred Butler of Spring Lake, North Carolina, and his children, Marc, Brandon and Kristi; sister-inlaw Shirley Weiner of Sauk Centre; and many nieces and nephews. Skeeter was preceded in death his by parents; wife Alta Weiner in 2009; infant son; brothers and sister-in-law Arthur “Bud” (Glee) Weiner and Merlin Weiner; and sister and brother-in-law Arlene (Don) Bailey.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

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the lake, visiting with friends at Lakeshore Estates, spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s events.

Mary Ann “MaryAnn” Polipnick ementary School as a school nurse for many years. She was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Polipnick Nov. 16, 1950, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. MaryAnn was known for her hospitality, always having food to eat. Her company never went home hungry. Her candy drawer was always full for those looking for a sweet treat. She enjoyed knitting Christmas stockings for her family and being involved in the knitting group, Birthday Club and the Lakeshore Club. MaryAnn enjoyed living on

MaryAnn was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church where she served as a greeter and an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist for the homebound. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers and volunteered her time with Meals on Wheels. MaryAnn had a strong faith that was evident in all that she did. She especially loved her morning prayer time at Lakeshore Estates with her friends.

Survivors include her children, Susan (Steve) Dold of Sauk Centre, Patricia (Greg) Barber of New London, Sara (Al) Sibell of Osakis, Judith Emorie of Annandale, Amy (Tim) Stefans of Brooklyn Park, Maria (Jerry) Minette of Sauk Centre, Kathryn (Joe) Uphus of Sauk Centre, Karen (Mark) Kemper of San Diego, California, Beth (Darin) Pilacinski of Monte-

medhi, Philip (Jacque) Polipnick of Sauk Centre and Ann (Bob) Meyer of Sauk Centre; daughters-in-law Myrna Polipnick–Griffin of Lakeville and Kay Marquardt of South Carolina; 39 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren; sister Carlyn Ellering of Melrose; and numerous nieces and nephews.

MaryAnn was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dick Polipnick on Sept. 30, 2009; sons Mark Polipnick on Aug. 25, 1963, and Michael Polipnick on March 11, 1990; grandson Elijah Meyer on Aug. 22, 1999; brother and sister-in-law Robert (Marian) Pappenfus; sister Dorothy Roberts; and brother-in-law Al Ellering.

None of the Polipnicks are mentioned because there is just too gosh darn many of them!

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

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William “Skeeter” Weiner

WAY BACK WHEN

100 years ago • Oct. 4, 1923

American Legion working to set up

Sinclair Lewis hometown signs

The Robert James Swift Post of the American Legion held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in Sauk Centre’s Community Club rooms. Many members were present, making it one of the highest-attended meetings to date. The meeting’s agenda included topics such as proper observance of Armistice Day Nov. 11 and the hospitalization of state ex-servicemen with tuberculosis, and a meeting highlight was a proposition of placing signage at the intersection of Highways 3, 4 and 28 near the Henry Borgmann farm, calling attention to how Sauk Centre is the boyhood home of Sinclair Lewis, author of “Main Street.” The Legion approved meeting with the city council to discuss placing two signs with lighting.

50 years ago • Oct. 4, 1973

Sauk Centre’s Zion Lutheran Church turns 75

Zion Lutheran Church is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, with its parishioners holding a service of thanksgiving Oct. 7 at 10:15 a.m., followed by a banquet at noon and a rededication service at 2:30 p.m. The parish was organized on Christmas Day, 1898, by pastor Otto Richter, and during their early years, they rented the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. They were incorporated in 1915 under the name “The Evangelical Lutheran Zion Congregation,” and four years later, the congregation purchased the Baptist church on Main Street and the large house next to it, later rebuilding and dedicating it in 1956.

25 years ago • Oct. 6, 1998

Lake Wobegon Trail officially opens

Representatives James Oberstar and Collin Peterson and Sauk Centre Mayor Paul Theisen led a group of cyclists — along with one rollerblader — down the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail during its Wednesday opening. The Sauk Centre band and a small group of well-wishers cheered on the politicians as they pedaled through a small banner while riding through town. Nearly 400 people attended the official opening ceremony in Albany that day, where public radio humorist Garrison Keillor thanked the promoters of the trail for picking its name, based on the fictional community he created, and several public officials also spoke of the benefits of this $1.7 million project.

10 years ago • Oct. 3, 2013 Bracelets, benefits made for dead, injured community members The Sauk Centre community is rallying for its injured and deceased neighbors. Lance Bushard has made 1,000 yellowand-blue bracelets for fellow classmate Tommy Latzka who passed away Sept. 16; the yellow signifies suicide awareness, and blue was Latzka’s favorite color. Additionally, a benefit will be held Oct. 12 at Saukinac Bar and Grill for the family of Josh Ainali, the son of Jeff and Jerri Ainali of Melrose, who suffered a traumatic brain injury and several broken bones when the car he was driving was broadsided on the driver’s side by a car he was trying to pass.

Class of 1973 celebrates 50-year reunion

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David

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County discussions on family services, solar applications

School is back in session and farmers are busy with fall harvest. Add these two busy events with the county and state trying to finish up major road projects before the weather turns and we have a whirlwind of activity. All of these need our full attention when we are traveling on our roadways. Please be mindful and pay attention as we want everyone to make it home at the end of the day. A special shout-out to all the bus drivers out there who transport our children to and from school and to various sporting events.

Commissioner’s Corner by Steve Notch

I attended the Stearns County Family Services Collaborative meeting Sept. 20, which is comprised of board members of each of the school districts in Stearns County, their respective superintendents and two county commissioners. There are other partners, such as Tri-CAP, Reach-Up Head Start, etc., present. The school board members and county commissioners are the primary voting members. Their main goal is to provide a funding source to area school districts to support children and families through specific programs. The purpose for mentioning this was a comment made by the agency facilitating the meeting, Milestones, regarding preschool attendance. If you or anyone knows of a family that needs assistance paying for preschool, you can reach out to them for scholarship help. Amanda Martins is the contact, and she can be reached at 320-251-5081. If you need help finding a childcare provider or a preschool program, you can search online at www.parentaware.org.

Solar applications appear to be on the rise again this fall. Zion Township has received three permit requests in the past couple of months, and it sounds like there are a few more proposed soon around the county. Paynesville, Avon and Zion

Townships have all enacted, or are in the process of enacting, moratoriums on further solar development in their respective townships until they can study and draft ordinances detailing how they will be handled. The state has changed the size back to 5 megawatt from the 1MW that was in place prior to the close of this past legislative session. This means instead of leasing approximately 10 acres for a 1 MW solar array, these companies will be leasing up to 40 acres for a 5 MW solar array. These larger arrays are subject to a production tax and provide revenue back to the county and local townships where they are located. The revenue received doesn’t make it easier for residents or townships to accept seeing more solar panels throughout the countryside. Companies can bypass local approval if they want to go larger than 5 MW by applying to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, which has approval authority over these larger ones. Solar arrays are a permitted use in the agricultural zones in Stearns County, and if they are 1 MW or less, approval is done administratively. Larger arrays need to go to the planning commission for approval and then to the county board. These changes will probably prompt a review by the county on how the current ordinance might have to be changed. More on this to come.

My wish for the whole county is that we can have constructive dialogue even if we don’t agree. That we can still create a county that is accessible by all, provides a positive experience and is a safe, friendly place to visit and live no matter if that would be in a city or rural area around the county.

If you need to reach me, my number is 320-248-3605 or email steve.notch@ stearnscountymn.gov.

PHOTO SUBMITTED

The Sauk Centre High School Class of 1973 — Tom Polipnick (front, from left), Tom Zehrer, Bob Pallow, Mark Nathe, Mark Terfehr, Pat Robischon, Patti Robischon, Paul Robischon, Kevin Weisser, Mark Zierden, Cindy Whiting, Karen Uphus, Tom Uphus; (middle, from left) Nancy Tschida, Marlene Schrantz, Mary Schrantz, Mary Ripka, Joanne Vait, Pam Veeder, Mary Sieben, Donna Rieland, Rosemary Wiener, Kathleen Wiener,

Nelson, Debra Thompson, Edith Olson,

Sogge; and (back, from left)

Schurman,

Smith, Joyce Reuter, Liz Trisko, Cathy Theisen — hold their 50-year reunion Sept. 23 at American Legion Post 67 in Sauk Centre. Seventy-two of the 147 graduates attended; their class included three sets of twins as well as the first set of triplets to graduate from SCHS.

Records fall one lift at a time

Haskamp sets new marks at nationals

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Hunter Haskamp has long been familiar with adversity.

A gymnast for four years, Haskamp was forced to leave the sport after breaking his elbow in 2018.

So, when the Sauk Centre resident found himself registered for a different weight class than what he was training for ahead of the USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Raw Nationals, he did not waver from the challenge.

And after dropping 10 pounds to reach his new designation, Haskamp achieved greatness, setting a new USAPL world record with a 336.2-pound squat lift Sept. 14 at the Memphis Renasant Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

“I look back at times to when I first started what my numbers looked like and realize how far I’ve actually come,” he said. “Sometimes, I actually just sit down and realize how much it surprises me.” The jaw-dropping achievement on the national stage was not only shocking by circumstance; it was once up in the air if Haskamp would even be attending the USAPL event in the first place. While he had long planned to take part in the competition, he suffered a serious setback in the form of a broken left wrist suffered during a hockey game in April. The injury had an impact on Haskamp’s powerlifting training.

“With my broken wrist, I still did some weight training with just my legs,” he said. “I could tell it helped a lot, but I could also tell my upper-body strength was gone.”

Luckily, the recovery

process worked in the sophomore’s favor, and the dedicated athlete managed to regain his previous strength in time for nationals. Haskamp hoped to set a new world record in the 132-pound weight class, but the weight class fiasco instead saw the aspiring record-breaker competing in the 123-pound class, which threatened to end his Memphis appearance before it immediately began.

“At first, we honestly thought about backing out of the meet,” he said.

However, with some confidence and belief instilled in him from coach Adam Kleinfehn, Haskamp decided to adjust to this new reality. Such a drastic weight loss in the span of two-to-three weeks required a significant dietary change.

“Usually, I eat about 2,500 calories a day,” Haskamp said. “I cut down to 1,200-1,500 a day. I could definitely tell later in the day my energy was down.”

The new weight limitations also altered Haskamp’s itinerary. He was originally supposed to fly in with his mother and powerlifting coach Patrick Carr Sept. 12 but instead arrived in Memphis two days earlier, Sept. 10, to have more time to plan ahead.

When the time came for Haskamp to lift in a competitive setting for the first time in over a year, he was ready. After starting out strong with a 314.1 lift on his first squat attempt, he came back for try No. 2 and set a new all-time high.

“We planned on opening with the record, but as warmups were going, coach Patrick decided he thought we should lower my opening a little bit, just to make sure we get a good lift in before we go for the big record,” Haskamp said.

Next up for Haskamp was the bench press. Like the previous event, he showed improvement with each

successive rep, compiling lifts of 143.3, 154.3 and 159.8 pounds. These marks were all personal records for Haskamp, who also posted a 352.7-pound lift on his third deadlift try. He credits his understanding of his own body for finding a balance between conserving energy and lifting for the record books.

“I feel like the experience helps a lot for me, being in it so long,” Haskamp said. “I understand my limits and stuff a lot more. It also helps when you have experienced coaches that can tell when something is looking heavy and something is looking light.”

This success also came in a completely unfamiliar environment for Haskamp, who had last competed as a powerlifter at the Lake Superior Clash in July 2022. He had never tested his resolve in front of so many spectators and cameras.

“When you walked out on the platform, it was bright lights,” Haskamp said. “You couldn’t see anyone in the crowd. When you were benching, if you looked up, you could see yourself on the big screen they had. It threw you off a little bit.”

With eight successful lifts on nine overall events, it was a credible and composed performance for Haskamp despite all of the aforementioned obstacles that preceded the momentous occasion. He plans on competing in another powerlifting event early in 2024 before returning to nationals again with eyes on shattering records in a different weight class.

“One thing I’ve realized is a lot of people are there to support you,” he said. “A lot of people are there to do their best and also help you do your best. No matter where you’re at, you just have to try your best.”

Swim season starts with St. Benedict intersquad

Another collegiate sport has entered the fall season with forward momentum.

The women’s swimming and diving campaign will soon be starting its head-to-head competitions, with Mikayla Haskamp of the College of St. Benedict Bennies participating in the college’s Red vs. Blue Intersquad meet Sept. 29 in Collegeville.

The sophomore was present all over the pool. She swam to 26.98 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle, 57 seconds in the 100 freestyle, a 1:11.03 mark in the 100 butterfly and a 5:20.54 time in the 400 individual medley. She finished second in the 100 freestyle and third in the 400 individual medley.

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She was also active in CSB’s relays, competing in the 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay.

In other sports tidbits:

• The same day, another Sauk Centre High School graduate was excelling in a different capacity, as cross-country student-athlete Samantha Eekhoff hustled her way to a time of 30 minutes and 9.6 seconds at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s annual Blugold Invitational in Eau Claire.

The freshman runner took 139th out of 171 competitors.

• Also attending the Blugold Invitational was Abbie Meyer and the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Cardinals women’s cross-country team.

The Cardinals sent four women’s representatives to the meet, including Meyer, who dashed to a time of 27:32.70 as the team’s fourth and final runner to cross the finish line.

The sophomore competed in the event’s varsity 6,000-meter race.

• The annual Roy Griak Invitational hosted hundreds of eager racers at both the high school and collegiate levels at Les

Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights Sept. 22, including the University of Minnesota-Crookston’s Alex (Christen) Middendorf

The former Streeter continued a vigilant senior campaign with a solid run, reaching the end of the race at 31 minutes and 45.3 across the 6,000-meter course. She took 240th overall.

• Ahead of a homecoming of sorts, Nicole Kortan has been the epitome of consistency for the Mayville State University Comets volleyball team.

The senior hitter, who returned to Sauk Centre for a practice and meal alongside her teammates Oct. 4, posted eight kills on 23 attempts in a 3-2 loss to 15-win Bellevue Sept. 29. Before that, she collected six kills and a dig in an exciting five-set victory over Dakota State Sept. 27; eight kills on an efficient .353 hitting percentage in a 3-1 triumph over Dickinson State Sept. 22; and nine kills and a dig in a 3-0 loss to Valley City State Sept. 21.

• It has been an action-packed last couple of weeks for Haley Middendorf and the Alexandria Technical and Community College Legends volleyball team.

The sophomore defensive specialist compiled seven digs in a 3-0 win over Minnesota North College Vermilion Sept. 30; 22 digs and three assists in a 3-2 loss to Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range Sept. 29; 17 digs and two assists in a 3-1 win over Dakota County Technical College Sept. 27; 10 digs, a kill and an assist in a 3-0 victory over Ridgewater College Sept. 25; 13 digs and one assist in a 3-0 win over Minnesota North College-Rainy River Sept. 23; 11 digs and two assists in a 3-1 loss to St. Cloud Technical and Community College Sept. 22; and 19 digs and two assists in a 3-2 defeat to Central Lakes College-Brainerd Sept. 20.

Public NOTICES

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All materials shall be delivered per the dates set in the Specifications. If the bidder is unable to meet this delivery date, the next available date should be listed on the bid form and the Owner will take that into consideration.

Sauk Centre Public Utilities reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days after the date proposals are received and no proposal may be withdrawn during this period. The Sauk Centre Public Utilities also reserves the right to reject any or all bids and enter into such contract as it shall deem to be in the best interest of Sauk Centre Public Utilities.

Dated this 2nd Day of October, 2023.

PHOTO BY EVAN MICHEALSON

Hunter Haskamp wears a medal from his USA Powerlifting Nationals appearance Oct. 3 at his home in Sauk Centre. The sophomore broke a national weight-class record at the largescale competition Sept. 14.

NOW HIRING. Full-time person to join our team in the insurance industry.

Sauk Centre Public Schools has an immediate opening for a

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This position will be in the Elementary School and may also involve work in the other areas of the school as needed. Primary duties will be the cleaning of Elementary classrooms, bathrooms, gyms, along with other areas. Other duties will include setting up for, and cleaning up after, sporting events and other school activities. Light duty maintenance will also be required. This position involves working day and evening shifts on alternate weeks during the school year and mostly day shifts during the summer. This position involves both indoor and outdoor work. This is a full-time position that qualifies for shift differential pay as well as health insurance and retirement benefits. The selected applicant must have a valid driver’s license. A minimum of a high school diploma is required with additional education and/or certifications preferred.

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Sauk Centre volleyball keeps win streak alive

Streeters to face Melrose in exciting matchup

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

While the West Central Conference has displayed their volleyball might all fall, the Sauk Centre Streeters have kept up their winning ways.

Behind a balanced offensive attack and another unparalleled serving performance, Sauk Centre won their fifth conference matchup in a row in a 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-21) victory over the Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Tigers Oct. 3 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre.

“We’ve been working on tempo and hitting around the block and serve-receive, a lot of the little things,” said Jim Klaphake, head coach. “Now, we get to use some of the things we’ve worked on against some of these teams. It’s still a work in progress and we’re still improving.”

Many of Sauk Centre’s wins have come down to late-game sequences and clutch points, but no such dramatic plays were required in the win to kick off homecoming week. The Streeters grabbed early leads, stayed ahead and closed out convincing victo-

ries in sets one and two.

“I don’t believe I called a timeout because I was confident in our girls,” Coach Klaphake said. “Our girls just kept pecking away and staying the course and, in the end, we turned around and opened it up and got a good-sized lead.”

A major benefit for the hosts was their experience. Juniors Cierra Kortan and Tory Jennissen, members of the 2021 Streeters squad that won Class AA, stepped up big-time against their formidable rival. Jennissen totaled six kills and three blocks in a solid two-way performance while Kortan did a little bit of everything with a team-high eight kills, nine assists, three blocks, three digs and two aces.

“I’m sure teams are sick

of playing them,” Coach Klaphake said. “I sure appreciate both of them. They get better by their practice. They keep improving and they’re coachable and I can push them to keep improving.”

While the third set did offer a closer score than the previous two, it was a triumph that offered little doubt for the Streeters, who flexed their serving strength to go on runs and keep the Tigers off guard the entire evening. Raya Sebek and Maddy Schuster went a combined 30-for-31 with six aces from the serving line, while Kortan, 11-for-12, and April Klaphake, 16-for-17, were also effective.

Sauk Centre improved to 9-1 in conference play with the big-time win and

will face Melrose Area in an exciting homecoming week showdown at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre.

“Melrose has a lot of capable hitters,” Coach Klaphake said. “They’re diversified and it will be a challenge to get a good block on those girls. I can’t stress the point enough that it should be a great match on Thursday.”

Serving: Schuster 17/18, April Klaphake 16/17, Sebek 13/13 and Kortan 11/12. Kills: Kortan 8, Jennissen 6 and Schuster 5. Digs: Mackenzie Ritter and Sebek 11. Assists: April Klaphake 17 and Kortan 9. Blocks: Jennissen and Kortan 3. Aces: Sebek and Schuster 3.

Sauk Centre 3, Montevideo 0

The Sauk Centre Streeters stifled the Montevideo Thunder Hawks and spoiled their homecoming festivities, winning an exciting matinee matchup by a score of 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-16) Sept. 29 at Montevideo High School in Montevideo.

Isie Kolbo was the team’s kills leader with five. She also pitched in two blocks, as did Brooke Rieland and Kortan in a balanced effort.

Sauk Centre committed only one service error on 73 attempts to go with nine aces, five coming off the hot hand of Sebek.

Serving: April Klaphake and Sebek 18/18 and Rieland 12/13. Kills: Kolbo 5. Digs: Schuster 15 and Sebek 13.

Assists: April Klaphake 10 and Sara Kittelson 6. Blocks: Kolbo, Rieland and Kortan 2. Aces: Sebek 5.

Final tune-up turns out fantastic

Sauk Centre girls tennis wins regular-season finale

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Centre Streeters girls tennis team did not squander their regular-season finale, displaying strength in every position in a hard-fought 6-1 win over Long Prairie-Grey Eagle/ Swanville/Upsala Oct. 2 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre.

“I was happy with the win over LPGE,” said Kristen Determan, head coach.

“Our team played well and it was a great way to end our regular season.”

The performance of the squad’s seniors, who hosted a team dinner Oct. 4, resonated mightily in the victory. Ava Friedrichs and Addy Hoffman prepped for their upcoming postseason No. 1 doubles appearance with a 6-0, 6-1 victory, Abbie Masog clinched a second singles win by scores of 6-2, 6-3 and Avery Rieland teamed up with Amber Groetsch for a 6-2, 6-0 No. 3 doubles triumph. And even though top singles perform-

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er Michelle Straub suffered a defeat, she won several games in a back-and-forth 4-6, 1-6 loss.

“Our seniors have been a huge part of our team,” Determan said. “We were so fortunate to have Ava and Avery join our team this year. The leadership of these seniors, both on and off the court, has helped connect our players and make everyone feel like a part of the team.”

Sauk Centre’s other singles wins came from Samantha Gregory and Ellen Rick at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. Gregory showed her consistency in a 6-1, 6-1 win while Rick dominated in a 6-0 first-set victory before holding on for a 6-3 win in set two.

“Samantha and Ellen have both improved a lot this year,” Determan said. “Playing against Abbie and Michelle has definitely helped these two learn how to handle different types of shots. For example, Abbie has a tough slice that is tough for players to figure out.”

Rounding out the complete effort was the second doubles team of Emma Klaphake and Lydia Peterson, who grabbed a 6-2, 6-1 win.

“Lydia and Emma

complement each other really well,” Determan said. “They have learned the strengths that each of them brings to their team.”

The strong performances come after the Streeters

were unable to compete in the West Central Conference Tournament, which was canceled due to weather for the second consecutive season.

“We showed up ready to play and unfortunately we did not get to,” Determan said. “I’m especially disappointed that our seniors didn’t get a chance to play. Our third doubles team of Avery Rieland and Amber Groetsch were the No. 1 seed in their division. It would have been fun to see them compete.”

However, Sauk Centre will get a chance to compete in a large-scale competition when they begin their Section 6A Tournament appearance against Minnewaska Area at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at Minnewaska Area High School in Glenwood. Section individuals begin the following Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Rogers Tennis Club in Rogers.

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Sara Kittelson sets to a teammate September 29 during the Streeters win over Montevideo. Kittelson had six assists in the win.

Isie Kolbo (left) and Brooke Rieland leap to block a Montevideo hit September 29 during their matchup in Montevideo. Sauk Centre swept the Thunder Hawks 3-0.

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Abbie Masog stays focused during her No. 2 singles match Oct. 2 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre. Masog completed her final regular-season match as a Streeter with a 6-2, 6-3 win.

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in Sauk Centre. Friedrichs

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Home course champions

Sauk Centre boys crosscountry wins at Old Course

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Sauk Centre cross-country head coach Jim Metcalf knew there were several boys runners with best races yet to come.

Jacob Drevlow outraced 54 other runners to the top spot, Devin Crawford-Klinnert and Logan Wiehoff set long-awaited personal records and the Streeters shined in front of their home crowd at the Mainstreeter Invite on their way to a first-place finish out of nine teams with a score of 31 Oct. 3 at the Old Course in Sauk Centre.

“It was an outstanding performance from our seven runners tonight,” Metcalf said. “We normally have a good performance from our kids at the home meet. I could tell they were excited.”

Drevlow rarely led in the competitive race but saved his best for last, keeping a steady pace and

maintaining his long stride in crossing the finish line at 17 minutes and 6.3 seconds, a new personal best. “He doesn’t try to do

a big surge or anything,” Metcalf said. “He’s really steady and starts picking them off at his own pace.” Not too far behind

Drevlow was Crawford-Klinnert, who capped off his final home invite in exciting fashion, speeding to sixth place at 17:48.3. It was the first time the upperclassman had ever finished under 18 minutes.

“I know he’s that kind of runner and he’s got that in him,” Metcalf said. “He ran such a solid race.”

Wiehoff ran alongside teammate Neal Stadsvold for a majority of the 5K but gained some separation from his fellow Streeter in the end, reaching the end of the competition with a smile on his face. His 18:07.1 time was his best by over 31 seconds and secured the freshman ninth place.

“I’m really happy with his performance,” Metcalf said. “We’ll need something like that out of him at sections for sure.”

Stadsvold completed the course right behind Wiehoff with a 10th-place mark of 18:16.73 and Logan Frank sped to the finish line with urgency to lock up 14th at 19:02.81. Even the non-scoring combination of Noah Borgerding and Jacob Robischon landed in the top 30 at 20th and 30th, respectively. Evan Peterson, who won the junior varsity race at 19:34.89, had the 18th-fastest time.

“He was talking about having a really good race and he’s been working really hard in practice,” Metcalf said. “He would have been our No. 6 runner tonight.”

Sauk Centre’s girls team also boasted impressive finishes, taking sixth out of 10 teams with a score of 141. Seventh grader Tori Linscheid made her Old Course debut and did not disappoint, earning 10th place at 21:33.14 as the crowd encouraged her down

Streeters kick off season-ending stretch with road win

Sauk Centre swimmers, divers, excel in Montevideo

BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER

The importance of taking things one competition at a time is not lost on the Sauk Centre Streeters swimming and diving squad.

However, it was hard for the team to not understand what lay ahead for them: dual meets against longtime foes Montevideo, Alexandria and Melrose Area preceding the Section 6A true team meet, followed by one final dual against the ever-formidable Cathedral/St. John’s Prep.

So, it was all-so-critical that the Streeters got off to a good start during that stretch, taking down Montevideo 110-74 Oct. 3 at Montevideo High School in Montevideo.

“This is just step one,” said James Schreiner, head coach. “By the end of this week, we’ll be down to two duals left. It will go quickly. We’re looking at every meet as an opportunity to learn something.”

One thing Sauk Centre learned was that their depth in all three relays poses an intriguing challenge to Schreiner ahead of the postseason: finding the ideal groups with so many strong candidates. Olivia Marsh, Brooke Bromenshenkel, Stella Schirmers and Carmen Loxtercamp won the 200-yard medley relay and Stella Schirmers, Marsh,

Maizie Jennissen and Pyper Vogt swam to the top spot in the 200 freestyle relay. With contributors like Addison Bick, Makenna Barthel and Livia Jennissen also in the mix, relays continue to be a source of points for Sauk Centre.

“We have that combination of kids that I think might give us an opportunity for three relays to state, which is not easy to do,” Schreiner said. “Trying to figure out that combination is more difficult. That’s a service to the girls.”

The meet was backand-forth early; Pyper Vogt and Maizie Jennissen stole the top two spots in the 200 freestyle, while Montevideo picked up first and second in the 200 individual medley. The conference battle remained close until Sauk Centre found their turning point. Marsh and Loxtercamp picked up first and second in the 50 freestyle, respectively, while Pyper Vogt, Bromenshenkel and Barthel earned first, second and fourth in the 100 freestyle, respectively.

“It’s just awesome to see what those girls are bringing to the table to not only add points, but what they can do to help energize the team and have teammates respond so positively to what they’re doing,” Schreiner said.

Sauk Centre saw their playmakers step up all over the place, not just the sprints. Abigail Eiden and Serena Middendorf scored in the diving competition; Bick captured first in the 100 butterfly at 1 minute and 10.02 seconds; Stella Schirmers, Marsh and Barthel led another 1-2-4 performance in the 100 backstroke; and Bromenshenkel, Livia Jennissen and Makenna Barthel seized first, third and fourth in the 100 breaststroke.

“They have their race strategies down; they know what they want to do and how they want to swim races,” Schreiner said. “Now, it’s a matter of executing and how you respond when you have someone swimming next to you. We started seeing that tonight.”

The Sauk Centre-Alexandria area matchup will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at

Centre High School in

The Streeters took a break from their dual schedule for an action-packed appearance at the Brainerd Invite Sept. 30.

Against tough competition across the entire pool, Sauk Centre performed well, collecting a fifthplace finish out of eight teams with a score of 225 at Brainerd High School in Brainerd. Monticello won the competition with a score of 577. Sauk Centre’s highest placements came from Stella Schirmers, who grabbed third in both the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke.

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BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER

Sauk Centre’s latest football game felt like a long one. This feeling was not only because the Montevideo Thunder Hawks took advantage of Streeter turnovers and converted them into points, but because the game was paused and resumed the following day due to a lightning delay.

In the end, the Streeters could not overcome their self-inflicted wounds in a 64-28 loss Sept. 29-30 at Montevideo High School in Montevideo.

“Win or lose, a lot of people talk about the ‘24-hour Rule,’” said Curtis Krump, head coach. “For the weekend we’ll be disappointed, but by the time Monday rolls around, it’s over. We’ve got to reload and refocus and go on the attack for next week’s challenge. It does us no good living in the past.”

The Streeters’ opening drive ended in an interception, leading to a quick touchdown from Montevideo. By the time the weather had halted the contest, Sauk Centre trailed 14-0 with some catch-up to do.

The Streeters possessed the ball upon the arrival of action on Saturday, but a second interception from quarterback Damian Ahrens and an offsides call on a fourth-down play spelled doom for Sauk Centre in another Thunder Hawks scoring drive.

The rainy weather returned with a vengeance, delaying the game for the second time with Montevideo ahead 21-0.

Montevideo picked off Ahrens for the third time on the first offensive play for Sauk Centre following the time away, and moments later, it was Montevideo controlling the contest with a commanding 29-0 lead.

“We just have to do what we’re supposed to do,” Krump said. “Don’t overthink it. Sometimes out there as a player, you’re overthinking it and you’re late, offensively and defensively. We got in that mindset.”

The Streeters, armed with a potent passing offense and an enviable competitive demeanor, did not let this rough, mistake-prone start happen without a gutsy response. Facing a fourth-and-10 down and distance from the Montevideo 21-yard line, Ahrens connected with big-time wideout Jay Neubert for a touchdown. Neubert took a direct snap and scampered into the end zone for a successful 2-point conversion.

The ensuing Thunder Hawks drive ended with Sauk Centre’s defense making a critical red-zone stand, recovering a fumble. With momentum suddenly on the visitors’ side, Ahrens found Neubert for a touchdown for the second time, cutting Montevideo’s lead to 29-14.

“Man, if we could bottle that stretch there, how we played when we were down and came almost all the way back, we’re a dangerous team,” Krump said. “We have to be like that all of the time. We were hitting on all cylinders; everything was going smooth.”

The Thunder Hawks’ special teams unit came through with a cold-blooded play to slow Sauk Centre down, as multi-sport superstar Francis O’Malley muscled his way by several Streeters for a kick return touchdown.

“That one hurt,” Krump said. “You could see the wind come out of their sails there a bit. It was like a gut punch.”

The Streeters worked their way back down the field, as three more big-play catches from Neubert set up a 3-yard touchdown run from Ahrens. Despite being on the wrong end of the turnover margin, Sauk Centre did not lose its aggressiveness offensively.

“Offense has rhythm like a dance,” Krump said. “We throw it more than most teams, and there’s a rhythm to that: taking the snap, doing your steps, the ball is out, running your route, breaking it, getting your eyes around.”

And toward the end of the first half, Sauk Centre was doing the football tango. After another Sauk Centre defensive stop fueled the Streeters’ continuously-building rally, the offense hit on a pair of sizable strikes to Neubert and Jeric Schloegl.

A 1-yard catch by Neubert as time expired sent the Streeters to halftime trailing by nine.

Sadly, a comeback was not in the cards for Sauk Centre, who turned it over on downs before Montevideo executed a long scoring drive. Another long-winding delay at the conclusion of the third quarter also did not do the team any favors; Montevideo tallied three more touchdowns after the third resumption.

“We could have come back and won that game,” Krump said. “Just to have it get so close and at the end get blown out like that, that’s what hurts, when they fight so much and in the end, we let it get too far away.”

Sauk Centre will look to get back on track at their homecoming game against the Pierz Pioneers at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at O’Gara Field in Sauk Centre.

“They’re a good football team and we’ll have to do things right to set ourselves up for an opportunity to win the game,” Krump said. No statistics were made available before press.

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Jacob Drevlow wins the 2023 Mainstreeter Invite Oct. 3 at the Old Course in Sauk Centre. Drevlow crossed the finish line at 17 minutes and 6.3 seconds, a new personal record.

Francesca Rivers (right) stays alongside a competitor from New London-Spicer at the Mainstreeter Invite Oct. 3 at the Old Course in Sauk Centre. The senior Rivers was making her final home invite appearance.

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Anderson, Ellery Anderson, Hazel Thompson and Nora Thompson

4. Abigail Eiden 1:27.7. 400FSR: Stella Schirmers, Sylvie Schirmers, Larson and Novak 4:24 (EX); Pyper Vogt, Afton Vogt, Barthel and Bromenshenkel 4:28.66 (EX).  Brainerd Invite

: 4. Stella Schirmers, Bromenshenkel, Bick and Pyper Vogt 1:59.16; 12. Marsh, Livia Jennissen, Violet Anderson and Carmen Loxtercamp