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Steve Rieland (from left), Dennis Rieland and Randy Gieske stop by their new brooder barn Nov. 9 near Sauk Centre. Steve has been working for Railside Turkey Farm since 1979; Dennis joined in 1984 and Gieske in 1990.

the brooding man found a different job, so I was asked to be the brooding man.”

Gieske had been helping parttime on the farm for some time, but he wasn’t a full-time employee until 1990.

The trio manages about 260,000 turkeys per year, about 65,000 in each quarterly rotation, resulting in about five million pounds of turkey annually. The average premature mortality rate for the birds averages about 6% in a normal year.

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STAFF WRITER “If you have 65,000 birds and lose Steve started in the spring of 1979 after he saw a newspaper ad for a po- 4,000, it seems like a lot, but there are Between the three of them, sition at the turkey farm that was then a lot of turkeys (overall),” Steve said.

There has been plenty of change brothers Steve and Dennis Rieland owned by Jerome and John Klaphake in their work over the years. For and Randy Gieske have over 110 and Art and Ervin Kerfeld. years of experience in turkey farming “I went out there and interviewed, instance, they are tearing down their four-story turkey barn on the southat Railside Turkey Farm near Sauk and he said, ‘When can you start?’” east end of town and are replacing Centre. As the industry has evolved to Steve said. “I said, ‘When do you it with a single-story brooder barn produce larger birds and fight disease, want me to start?’ ‘Tomorrow mornwhich is under construction. And, they are proud to be working in their ing.’ So, I drove here and I’m still while raising a turkey may be a slow flexible, yet important, role as they here.” process, everything else seems to be put turkeys on tables for ThanksgivDennis joined in 1984. moving faster, and the turkeys have ing — and the rest of the year.

“When I started out here, it was “You’re feeding the world,” Steve one guy brooding and one guy in the been getting bigger. said. “It always feels like you’re acfinishing barns,” Steve said. “Then,

Rielands, Gieske farm 260,000 birds per year

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Karli Gustafson (left), as Wednesday Addams, listens to Chris Polipnick, as Gomez Addams, during “The Addams Family” performance Nov. 11 in the Margaret Shelby Theatre in Sauk Centre. The musical was performed Nov. 11-13.

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Isabela Abreu (from left), Ingmar Berghahn, Tilde Borreby and Gegiulia Cestari point to where they are from on a globe Nov. 13 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre. Abreu is from Brazil, Berghahn is from Germany, Borreby is from Denmark and Cestari is from Italy.

Foreign exchange students finish first quarter

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The Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard — Ken Leukam (from left), Joe Deters, Bruce Hegg, Dennis Schirmers, Tom Loxtercamp and Joe Voller stand by the flags as Sauk Centre American Legion Commander Scott Kowski gives his address during the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at American Legion Post 67 in Sauk Centre. With Veterans Day falling on a weekend with school out, the American Legion held one ceremony at the Legion post.

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Sauk Centre High School has completed its first quarter, and for its four foreign exchange students — Isabela Abreu from Brazil, Ingmar Berghahn from Germany, Tilde Borreby from Denmark and Gegiulia Cestari from Italy — it has been an intriguing cultural experience so far. As they prepare to enter the next quarter, they are bracing for the infamous Minnesota winter but are also interested in seeing what winter activities they will be able to try along with it.

Ingmar Berghahn Berghahn, a junior from Hamburg, Germany, thought about joining a foreign exchange program when his friend went during the 2022-23 school year, but because he was too late for that year, he signed up for 2023-24.

“I wanted to come because of the sports,” Berghahn said. “The concept of school and sports being together is really cool, and from the stories I heard from my friend, he had a lot of fun, so I also wanted to do that.”

When Berghahn heard he would be attending school in Minnesota, he looked up its location and details about it, and he liked the idea of going somewhere with snowy winters.

It was late in the evening when Berghahn arrived in Sauk Centre Sept. 1. When his host family took him for a ride through town, he thought it looked like a nice community.

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Liz Eiden (left), as Alice Beineke, reads the Addams Family photo album with Addy Hoffman, as Morticia Addams, in “The Addams Family” performance Nov. 11 in the Margaret Shelby Theatre in Sauk Centre.

The Addams Family — Karli Gustafson (front, from left), Anastasia Polipnick, Chris Polipnick, Addy Hoffman and Julia Wehrman; and (back, from left) Noah Campbell and Luke Middendorf — assemble after their “One Normal Night” song during their Nov. 11 performance in the Margaret Shelby Theatre in Sauk Centre.

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She weighed 7 pounds, 9.2 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Welcoming her home were siblings Lynsay Elizabeth Lawinger, 2, and Jaemes David Dahle, 15.

Grandparents are Helen and Terry Lassle, of Sauk Centre; Jim and Ainslie Lawinger, of Ambia, Indiana; Mark Bennett, of Anoka; Cae and Dave Dahle, of Sauk

Violet Anderson What do you enjoy most about being on the swim team? I love the team culture and how everyone has each other’s backs.

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Foreign exchange from front “My dad also lives in the countryside, so I like being in smaller cities,” Berghahn said.

Having the same classes every day is a new experience for Berghahn, who is used to different classes every day in Germany.

“At first, it was a bit weird to have the same classes every day, but you get used to it,” Berghahn said. “And, in Germany … we had 20 minutes between the classes, and here, we only have five. That was an adjustment, but not a very big one.”

Now that sports are a regular part of school, Berghahn enjoys daily practice.

He was part of the football team and now plays basketball.

“In the teams, everyone is so nice,” Berghahn said.

“If you have any questions or don’t know how to throw a basketball, then the others will teach you and help you.”

When he is not with his friends, Berghahn goes on trips with his host family.

In Minnesota and the Sauk Centre area, it sometimes surprises him to see how many last names are familiar to him.

“A lot of people have German or Scandinavian last names,” Berghahn said.

“When I read through the teams for sports events, it’s Neubert or Hansen, and it’s funny because in Germany

we have those last names.”

When asking people in Germany about Minnesota, Berghahn received plenty of warnings that it would be a cold winter.

“I thought, it can’t be that bad,” Berghahn said. “In Germany, it doesn’t get so cold, but it is a cold country.

I also really like the snow. I ride my bike to school every morning, and now that it gets colder, I’ll have to get a warmer jacket and everything. I’m not sure I’ll be able to ride my bike to school all winter, and most of the time, I ask my friends if they can pick me up because it’s getting a bit cold.”

Looking ahead to the rest of the school year, Berghahn is ready to be more involved in basketball.

“In football, I came in at the half season, so I couldn’t start from the beginning with the others,” Berghahn said.

“With basketball, I can be there from day one, and I’m looking forward to the games and getting closer with my team.”

Tilde Borreby Borreby, a senior from Faaborg, Denmark, found her exchange student program when her mother read an ad in their local newspaper.

“From when I was little, all the big YouTubers are from America, and all the good movies (and) songs are made in America,” Borreby said. “When I was told I

Turkeys from front Railside Turkey Farm used to have free-range turkeys, but after Jennie-O Turkey Store changed their policy as a disease prevention measure, the birds went into barns. The farm had to ramp up its disease prevention after 2015, with the first Minnesota onset of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

The return of bird flu has been an issue this year.

If an infection is detected in one barn, the entire flock in the building must be disposed of, and the birds can only be decomposed and composted from there.

Because protocol changes when there is bird flu in the area, workers cannot just walk into and out of barns or go from one barn to the other without disinfecting.

The kills and the sanitization ensure no infected birds are consumed by the public, which would result in sickness and recalls.

“Anytime the bird flu comes on a farm, they make you dispose of all of (the turkeys) so nothing gets on the market, and they make sure of that,” Dennis said.

When Thanksgiving rolled around in previous years, the Rielands and Gieske used to notice a corresponding increase in sales, but now, it is just part of the regular quarterly cycle.

“We used to always have fresh kill. We’d get rid of them in the first week of October, but when the bird flu came out, it messed with our schedule, and we’re on a rotation now,” Steve said.

“Every three months is another flock, and we do it four times a year.”

However, on the Jennie-O side of things, the holiday is more noticeable.

“For three weeks before Thanksgiving, every bird they kill there goes straight to the store instead of cold storage,” Dennis said.

“That’s what they call fresh kill.”

Naturally, turkey factors into everyone’s Thanksgiving dinners, usually prepared by family. Gieske also smokes turkey, and Dennis makes turkey jerky.

“There isn’t much on a turkey that goes to waste,” Steve said. “You can buy pounds and pounds of gizzards. You can eat pretty much everything apart from the legs and guts.”

Gieske and the Rielands have seen much automation and changes in the industry

in recent years. However, they are enjoying their work, not only because it keeps them in shape and helps feed the world, but also because it has a good amount of freedom. Steve and Dennis like to fish and hunt as time

was going to America, I was really happy.”

Borreby was reassured Minnesota was not a warm state, but when the destination narrowed to Sauk Centre, her research left her apprehensive.

“I Googled Sauk Centre, and the first thing that pops up is the Palmer (House) Hotel, a creepy hotel that’s haunted,” Borreby said. “I thought, ‘I’m not going there, I’m staying home,’ so I was a little scared.”

Arriving in Sauk Centre Aug. 16, Borreby joined the high school volleyball team.

“It was really nice to join a sport because you get to know a lot of people very fast,” she said. “It was really hard in the beginning because they practice a lot, but otherwise, everybody’s so nice.”

Borreby likes the way classes are taught and how they move around throughout the day, because in Denmark, classes stay in the same room.

Homecoming week was one of Borreby’s highlights in the school year’s first quarter.

“It was an amazing experience, dressing up every day and going to games,” she said. “I love how all the students support the teams, dress up and do chants. The homecoming dance was also fun.”

Outside of school, Borreby hangs out with her friend group, plays sandman and attends Sauk Centre Rotary Club events.

allows; Dennis has children who are involved in sports, and Gieske tends to his large garden.

“It wasn’t punching a time clock,” Steve said. “The boss says, ‘You get your work done, you do what you want.’ It was a great place to raise our family, and they made themselves available when I needed help. I appreciated it.”

The biggest differences she has noticed between Denmark and America is Americans tend to have larger cars and unhealthier food.

Borreby recognizes many familiar Danish last names in the area, and she has seen many companies with Danish names as well.

With winter on the horizon, Borreby is looking forward to snow.

“I’m so excited for it,” she said. “I love the snow.

I’m excited to try skiing and tubing. … All my friends keep saying it’s horrible and I shouldn’t wish for snow, but I’m wishing for snow.”

Because she is not in any winter sports, Borreby is looking forward to attending games. In March, she will be going to Hawaii through her exchange student organization, and at the end of the school year, she is excited for graduation and prom.

“That’s going to be a cool experience,” Borreby said.

Editor’s note: Cestari and Abreu will be featured in the Nov. 23 edition of the Sauk Centre Herald.

What’s H A P P E N I N G Sauk Centre Senior Organization Meeting: Third Tuesday each month, 2 p.m. at the Sauk Centre Senior Center, Sauk Centre.

Pins and Needles Quilters Monthly Meeting: Second Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at the Sauk Centre Senior Center, 321 Fourth Street N., Sauk Centre. Goal is to promote the art of quilt making at all skill levels by discussion, lessons, and show and tell of your projects at our meetings.

Little Sauk Legion Auxiliary Unit 417 Meeting: Second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Little Sauk Legion, Little Sauk.

Western Stearns DFL Group: Meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. potluck, 6:30 p.m. meeting. Location may vary, so please call 320-2828312 for location. New members welcome!

Sauk Centre History Museum and Research Center: Museum hours are Sunday and Monday - closed, Tuesday 1-5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday 1-5 p.m., Friday 12-4 p.m. and Saturday research can be arranged by contacting the museum. Located in the Sinclair Lewis Library building at 430 Main Street. Any questions, call 320-351-8777.

Mental Health Crisis Line: 320-253-5555 or 800-635-8008. Crisis Response Team for Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties.

AA Meetings: Thursdays, 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ in Sauk Centre.

For more information, call 320-429-1620. AA and Al-Anon 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays in Sauk Centre at United Church of Christ. Back to Basics Meeting, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Tutti Fruitti in Sauk Centre. For more information, call 218-240-1076. Wednesdays Big Book Meeting at 7 p.m., Civic Center, Melrose. For more information, call 320-241-3909.

NA Meetings: Mondays at 7 p.m. at River of Life Church, Sauk Centre, and Fridays at 11 a.m. at Eagle’s Healing Nest Chapel, Sauk Centre.

Alzheimer’s Support Group: First Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. at Alternative Senior Care, 418 10th Street South, Sauk Centre. Cristina Rodriguez, Care Navigator/Dementia Educator from D-CAN, is offering a support group. This service is on a donation-only basis and funded by Central MN Council on Aging as part of the Older Americans Act Program. If anyone wants to sign up for the support group or one-to-one coaching, they need to contact Cristina directly at (320) 640-6724.

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Activities beyond academics The impact that activities have on schools would like to win more games or advance farand communities is profound. School districts ther in competitions, but we have a large numprovide a variety of extracurricular opportuber of our students who participate in what we nities for students and community through offer through activities. Sports programs often community education classes, sports, arts and take center stage, but as I look at what happened extended programs that offer students and this past weekend in our Margaret Shelby Theconstituents the ability to participate. It is an atre, the talent pool of our participants extends integral part of building relationships that exfar beyond the fields, courts, pool or track. tends district wide to people of all ages.

Our fall musical program performed “The In respect to our student population, there Addams Family” which I attended Sunday is data that supports the fact that kids who are A Superintendent’s afternoon. It was an amazing, top-level perforinvolved beyond the normal scope of academmance worthy of any professional stage. Other View ic offerings tend to excel and build lifelong programs like FFA, robotics, archery and trap

by Don Peschel skills that will help guide them in their quest shooting are just a few other examples of differfor employment and outline a path to success. District ent types of activities our students can participate in. This leadership is charged with finding a balance between the success is credited to the hard work of our staff, students academic offerings and extracurricular opportunities that and families that spend hours in preparation. The values families need and request. Although at Sauk Centre, we of building an appreciation for skills related to hard work provide a variety of activities and course offerings, there and dedication are on display and modeled. is always discussion on expansion and need in this regard.

Education is often under scrutiny and the object of Once again, resources and budgeting have implications ridicule. Knowing that to be successful, there needs to be on programming. This is part of every conversation when constant evaluation and striving for the betterment of all we evaluate our overall scope of what we offer. Also, we educational ideologies, I find we need to have the “cup understand the needs for improvement and striving for half full” mentality. There are so many positive aspects excellence in these areas. to what is being provided for our kids. Activities are just With the end of the fall seasons, I can’t help but an example of successes that have given our students and reflect on the successes of these programs. Yes, everyone families the opportunity to put their talents on display.

County researching solar arrays, elections, new jail As more 1 megawatt solar arrays are elections are conducted fairly and accurately being submitted to the county, especially in as they have done in previous years. Elections the area close to the large Paynesville area are a huge time commitment by the staff in this substation, your county commissioners have department since Stearns County tends to have recommended a meeting to discuss if we a very high voter turnout. Voting is a civic duty should make changes to our current ordinance we should all be engaged in and each of us can to ensure we are doing justice to both sides of make a difference. Educating our youth on the the issue. One suggestion is to have them go importance of voting should be a priority as through the planning commission before being they will help create the future direction not approved administratively. Currently, any solar only nationally but locally. array of 1 megawatt or less is done adminisLastly, your county board approved a resotratively with no notification to the local unit lution accepting special state legislation that alCommissioner’s of government, such as a township, and there lows the county to ask November 2024 general Corner is no planning commission action. Another election voters whether they want to approve a

by Steve Notch suggestion is to modify the current language .375% sales tax to fund a new jail/justice center requiring pollinators be planted in and around for Stearns County. The county needs to build solar arrays to also allow grazing as an option. Screening a new jail. Using a sales tax will take the funding burden has also been an issue as there is guidance on what is per- solely off of Stearns County property taxpayers. It is esmissible, but most of the solar arrays have screening that timated 50% of the revenue generated through a sales tax will take years to grow tall enough to block the view. An would come from non-Stearns County residents. Half of option would be to specify the minimum height needed at the people who are in our jail and use court services also the beginning of the project or maybe have vining plants come from outside the county. One of the decisions your that attach quickly to the fencing around the arrays. If county board must make is whether the facility should be anyone has other ideas, please feel free to reach out to kept downtown or moved to a green space to allow for me or one of the other commissioners with your ideas. future expansion. Another decision is whether the project We also must remember property owners do have propshould include not only the jail but also the sheriff’s office erty rights, and if they don’t infringe on another person’s and court services. The price difference we were quoted rights or violate any local, county or state ordinance they would range from $275 million to move to a green space can do with their property as they wish, including leasing to around $325 million to renovate downtown if the full a portion for a solar array. project is done. Downtown would be more expensive We had a presentation from the auditor-treasurer’s because the county would need to purchase existing busioffice on the 2024 elections and new state law changes nesses and demolish those buildings. As in the past, more and what new electronic voting machines will be required to come and your opinions are appreciated. to provide. As this will be a presidential election, counYou can reach me at 320-248-3605 or steve.notch@ ty staff will continue to be very diligent in ensuring all stearnscountymn.gov.

No place like home A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to Though I would love to live in a place like go to Florida with my family. We stayed in the this, with the sun always shining and the beach Sunshine State for about five days, and it felt always open, I would miss my family. I would like paradise. miss my parents and their continual advice, my The temperatures were around 75 degrees, grandparents and their constant love and even and it was sunny with almost no clouds. Most my siblings, though we fight most of the time. of our time was spent at the beach swimming I think I would even miss the chores my mom and soaking up the sun, but occasionally we makes me do, even the dishes. decided to go sightseeing. We went to multiple Family has always been an important state parks and saw many different beaches Ava’s Adventures part of my life, so leaving them is out of the and even got lucky enough to see some sea life question. I am fortunate enough to have such

by Ava Friedrichs including turtles, fish and, my personal favora supportive and loving family as they come ite, dolphins. to all my sporting events, help me with my problems We also ate some tasty food, including crab, shrimp and teach me important life lessons, even if they are not and oysters — which I realized I am not a fan of. During easy. Spending time with the most important people in my our five-day stay, I started thinking about how different it life means more to me than any vacation I could ever go is here from Minnesota. on or any tropical paradise I could live in.

Why do we go to such a wonderful place like this Even if it is tempting to move somewhere warm and but come home to freezing weather? Why don’t we just spend my days on the beach, soaking up the sunshine, live there? These thoughts and many others like them ran nothing beats family. My time on vacation was not just through my head during the trip as each day got warmer filled with salty water and warm sunshine, but it gave me and I got tanner. Sitting at the beach on our last day of a deeper and more meaningful appreciation for my family. vacation, it hit me.

There truly is no place like home.

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Large animals have always stirred up a fascination for people, and we have a new celebrity around here. By now, most of you have heard about the young bull moose traveling north through Minnesota since about Oct. 20.

He was sighted here in Sauk Centre Monday evening and Random Reflections may still be in the area for all Part II I know.

by Diane Leukam You can follow him along with nearly 12,000 people on his Facebook page at Central MN Moose on the Loose.

It was before 7 a.m. Tuesday when I looked up from my computer to see a beautiful sunrise happening, so I had to pause and relocate to a window seat to take it all in. As the day dawned, I thought of young Bullwinkle, secretly hoping he would walk into view. I imagined him to be an adventurous teenager just exploring, doing his thing.

Don did that once.

Not long out of high school, he and three friends decided they were going to take a road trip.

Another friend of theirs knew an elderly woman who lived in Mexico, so why not pay her a visit?

Sounds perfectly logical to me.

Don traded his used Monte Carlo for a 1972 Dodge Tradesman van, so they had wheels and a home for the road. They decked it out with orange shag carpeting, built a platform in the back for a bed and made sure they had room for their suitcases underneath. They found an old mattress somewhere and figured they could take turns sleeping while someone drove.

In the fall of 1975, still teenagers, they drove off in their van, its desert scene painted on each side with a longhorn skull completing the picture. With just a shriveled up map of the United States, some groceries and a tank of gas, they headed south. No cameras, no phones, no GPS, no Googling “breakfast places near me.”

One of them had a brother stationed in the military in Oklahoma, so they visited him. From there, they stopped in San Antonio to check in with Mark Olberding, a friend who was playing basketball for the Spurs at the time. Olberding knew they were coming and showed them around; you might remember him as a star basketball player for Melrose High School.

At the white sand dunes in New Mexico, they visited a tourist trap where Don was fascinated by the beautiful turquoise jewelry. He stared in wonder as the shop owner said, “Touch it, and you might not have that finger to put a ring on.” Several days earlier, those farmer hands were cleaning calf pens south of Sauk Centre.

In Los Angeles, the guys waited outside NBC Studios, hoping to get into the audience of The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. They did. Don figures Carson, Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen might have had one or two extra drinks before the show started — might have.

They drove through Las Vegas to see the bright lights and went to shops selling all the colored light bulbs.

At one point on the trip, they stayed at a dive hotel. Don said, as he was trying to fall asleep, he could feel something … a water line above his head was sweating and it dripped on his face. Sometimes, it’s the little things one remembers so clearly.

Going through Denver, the guys ran into trouble with the van when they hit a pothole.

“We broke the coil spring on the passenger front tire and limped home from there — we were kind of like Dumb and Dumbers,” Don said.

They didn’t have money left to fix it.

Remember the elderly woman in Mexico? They did visit her in Ciudad Juárez, just south of El Paso, Texas. Don remembers her now as fun and spunky, probably in her late 60s at the time. It’s funny how our ideas of “old” change over the years.

In the end, after two weeks, 4,000 miles, at least one oil change and many tanks of 57-cent gas, they all came home safe and sound, their adventure documented only in their memories.

Bullwinkle is another story. For now at least, he is still on the move. I hope things turn out well for him. Safe travels, my friend, on your — very famous — grand adventure.

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OBITUARIES/NEWS Byron G. “Danny” Daniel

BREAK SUDOKU

Byron (Danny) Gregory Daniel, 84, of Cushing, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by his family Oct. 28, 2023, at his home.

A Celebration of Life was Nov. 11 at Grandstand Funeral Home in Osceola, Wisconsin.

Byron was born May 30, 1939, in Graceville, to Lester Eger and Angeline Eger Daniel. While growing up, Byron worked on farms until enlisting in the United States Navy.

After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Byron moved to Santa Barbara, California,

Byron G. “Danny” Daniel

where he owned his own gas stations. It was there where he met his wife Marsha. Byron and Marsha Josephson were married Dec. 15, 1962, and

Eugene E. “Gene” Schurman

CROSSWORD

Eugene E. “Gene” Schurman, 91, of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully Nov. 3, 2023, with his loving family at his side.

Gene was born in Sauk Centre to George and Elizabeth Schurman. His parents passed when he and his five siblings were young children, and he went to live with his great-uncle and aunt.

Gene graduated from Sauk Centre High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.

He graduated from Dunwoody College and married the love of his life, Betty Schmiesing.

Eugene E. “Gene” Schurman

He worked for the City of St. Louis Park and the City of Eden Prairie in engineering until his retirement. Gene was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW. He

John P. Sieben

John P. Sieben

John P. Sieben, 71, of Minneapolis, formerly of Sauk Centre, passed away Nov. 7, 2023, at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta.

John Paul Sieben was born Aug. 14, 1952, in Fort Rucker, Alabama, to Paul and Crystal (Gardner) Sieben.

Golfing was John’s lifelong passion, which he was able to enjoy until shortly before he

were blessed with three children: Chris, Lori and Jeff.

In 1970, Byron and Marsha moved their family to Cushing, Wisconsin, where they owned a farm. Byron enjoyed spending time outdoors.

He especially enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards with family and friends.

Bryon is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marsha; children Chris (Nancy) Daniel, Lori (Dave) Rasmussen and Jeff (Tracy)

Daniel; grandchildren Brad (Christine) Rasmussen, Ryan (Sabina) Vitalis, Zach Daniel, Alex Daniel, Chelsea (Derek) O’Brien, Brittany (Brennan) Trimble, Nick Daniel and Josh Daniel; great-grandchildren Braiden, Beckett, Branton, Isla and Declan; siblings David Daniel, Collette Pritts, Maureen Thissen, Gerald (Ada) Daniel, Monica (Kurt) Blaske; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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loved to golf, dance, travel and spend time at the cabin.

More than anything, he loved his wife, Betty, and his family.

He always kept his strong faith, even through many tragic losses.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; infant twin daughters Lois and Louise; brothers Werner, Robert and Del; and grandchildren Sara Schurman and George Lagerstrom. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty; children John (Mary),

Mark (Tammy), Barb (Ed) Christenson, Julie (Ed) Lagerstrom; nine grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and sisters Georgetta Doerner and Bette Mae (Tom) Schepp.

Gene was a true gentleman and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 10 at the Church of the Holy Family, 5900 W. Lake St., St. Louis Park, with private interment in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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passed.

Survivors include his sisters Mary (Gerry) Hansen of Hayward, Wisconsin, and Kathleen Sieben (Michael Wyatt) of Sauk Centre.

John was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Crystal Sieben.

A special thank-you goes to his golf buddies and the staff and volunteers at Quiet Oaks Hospice House.

Per John’s wishes, John’s

final tee time was held at 1:10 p.m. Nov. 15 at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Sauk Centre. A Celebration of Life will be held at a golf course in the Twin Cities next year.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta.

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

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W AY B A C K W H E N

100 years ago • Nov. 15, 1923 Thank you Schoenhoff renames business Gopher Prairie Inn From the collective heart of the Mary Ann Polipnick Schoenhoff’s Place, run by J.B. “Ben” Schoenhoff, has family, we want to express our profound gratitude to our entire extended family, beloved relatives, supportive neighbors, and been a Main Street institution since 1905, and since 1918, it close friends. Your presence, assistance, and unwavering has included a soft drink parlor and lunch counter which has famous for its hot roast beef sandwich. The establishsupport during the emotionally challenging period leading up become ment has recently been renamed to The Gopher Prairie Inn, to and following the loss of our dear mother have been our as Schoenhoff believes it is worthwhile to capitalize on the emotional anchors. Each one of you, in your own special way, success of “Main Street” by Sinclair Lewis. He reassures pahave helped lighten our load, and for this, we hold deep-seated trons only the business’ name has changed. Management will appreciation. remain the same, and they will continue to serve the public We have been overwhelmed by the magnitude of kindness with soft drinks, cigars, tobacco, candy, hot soup, coffee and showered upon us, making it an impossible task to thank each sandwiches. one of you individually. But let this message serve as our 50 years ago • Nov. 15, 1973 heartfelt acknowledgment of your compassion. Please accept Singers invited to Lessons and Carols rehearsals this note as a testament to our deep and sincere appreciation.

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10 years ago • Nov. 14, 2013 WWII veterans recall their service Mike Frank, 96, and John Kessler, 93, were two of the veterans who attended the Veterans Day services in Sauk Centre. Both of them served in World War II; Kessler was a platoon sergeant, overseeing 55 men during the Battle of the Bulge where about 19,000 American soldiers were killed, but his unit only lost a few. Frank served in the post office while stationed in both San Francisco and Seattle, helping put through over a million sacks of mail in 1945. Frank’s brother, Norbert, served in Italy, France and Germany, where he was under fire for over 30 days in a row at one point.

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This Week’s Puzzle Solutions:

25 years ago • Nov. 18, 1998 Residents to vote on auditorium, multi-use facility Residents in Sauk Centre School District 743 will vote on a $5 million referendum for a new auditorium, multi-use facility and connected classrooms during a Dec. 17 special election. The referendum’s cost is based on an estimate by school officials and consultants, and for a limited time, the State of Minnesota will continue to provide financial assistance for school construction projects, which would help underwrite about 50% of the costs associated with the project and bring them down to about $2.5 million. Mark Raitor, a member of the school’s task force, has stated the facility would enrich many lives in Sauk Centre, not only those involved in music and drama.

City of Sauk Centre Notice of Winter Parking Rules Winter Parking Rules will go into effect on December 1 and remain in effect until March 31. During this period no on-street parking is permitted from Midnight until 7:00 a.m. on all streets except the downtown district where no

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People parking in violation of these rules are subject to ticket and tow.

Please make provisions for alternate parking locations during these times.

If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 320352-2203.

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Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen to perform Nov. 19

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The Centre Area Concert Association will ASSUMED NAME: i-Implant Dentistry.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 1101 2nd St. South be bringing Kris and the Suite 210, Sartell, MN 56377 USA. Riverbend Dutchmen to NAMEHOLDER(S): Artistic Smile Dental Center, PLLC, perform at 2 p.m. in the Mar1101 2nd St. South, Suite 210, Sartell, MN 56377 USA. garet Shelby Theatre, 903 By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am State Rd., Sauk Centre. The signing this document as the person whose signature is required, Riverbend Dutchmen band or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required from Mankato was founded who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, in 2009 by bandleader Kris or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all Keltgen, and their band required fields, and that the information in this document is true blends an up-tempo beat and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of with the traditional DutchMinnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document men musical style made I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section famous by many of the great 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Minnesotan and Wisconsin /s/ Saad Bassas, Manager PHOTO SUBMITTED Dutchmen bands.

11/03/2023 The Riverbend Dutchmen include Jens Jensen (from left), Crystal Malek, Kris Keltgen, Mike H-45-2B More information can Budin, Mike Keinz, Myron Muehlbauer and Rick Keane. be found by calling 320-352CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME 4382 or visiting centreareaMinnesota Statutes concerts.com.

Chapter 333 ASSUMED NAME: Shane’s Gifts.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 149 19 1/2 Ave. N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 USA. NAMEHOLDER(S): SMW Services Inc., 149 19 1/2 Ave. N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 USA. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required team online or with our office. in Eden Prairie, with over 20 Adult Activities and who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, League begins Nov. 29 and years of teaching experience.

Classes: or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all runs through March 27, 2024. Students will have the option — Maximizing Social required fields, and that the information in this document is true Jill Nelson will be doing the to use a chair during the sesSecurity Seminar: Are you and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of schedule and serving as the co- sion. We will all start and end curious about the following Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document ordinator for this league. Paron chairs. A simple health tip topics: Retirement Benefit I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section ticipants must have graduated will be shared each session, Calculation Planning Chalby Brent Lieser 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. from high school to participate. appropriate for the current lenges, The Potential Cost SC Community /s/ Shane M Wold — Healing Movement season as well. Dec. 6, 13, 20, of Planning Mistakes, Four Education 11/07/2023

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Common Decision Scenarios, COLA and Taxation of Benefits, Handling a Benefit Claim Mistake and Strategies for Maximizing Your Benefits.

Come check out topics at one of our seminar dates: Nov. 14, 16, 27, and 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the SH Media Center. PJ and Gabe Polipnick are leading these seminars. There is no fee, but people are encouraged to register or contact us to help the instructors better serve their participants.

— Adult CoEd Volleyball League: Wednesday night adult Co-Ed volleyball league. Please register your

for Balance, Flexibility and Mobility: Instructor Heather Zollman, owner and Instructor at Yoga Mama’Z Healing Center/Yoga Studio in Sauk Centre, leads a gentle series of Qigong inspired tapping, movement and breathing for bringing harmony to the body and mind. These practices create a deeper connection with nature and improve flexibility, mobility, focus, energy, stress relief and so much more for all ages. Heather is a 500 hour certified Yoga teacher through the Yoga Loft in Willmar, with Level 2 training in Qigong through Spring Forest Qigong

5:30-6:15 p.m. on the stage in the Margaret Shelby Theatre.

— Defensive Driving Course, In-Person 4 Hour Refresher: Dec. 13, 5-9 p.m., in SH Room 1.

Registration information: — Paper registration directions: Please include your name, address, phone number and the name of the class along with payment. Please contact us if you have questions.

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Contact information: Angie Christians, Activities/Community Education assistant, angie.christians@ isd743.org or (320) 352-2258 Ext. 4006 Brent Lieser, Community Education director, brent.lieser@isd743.org or (320) 3522258 Ext. 4005 Follow us on Facebook @ saukcentreschools or on Twitter @streetercommed.

Moose on the loose Bell ringing begins

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Pam (from left) and Shane Brown and Sande Harsh staff the table at the Salvation Army Kettle Bell Kickoff Nov. 10 at Coborn’s in Sauk Centre. The Salvation Army is looking for bell ringers, and volunteers can register at the Sauk Centre and Melrose Coborn’s and the Albany and Paynesville Teals.

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PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 18406 Ada Dr., Sauk Centre, MN 56378 United States.

NAMEHOLDER(S): Steve Kluver, 18406 Ada Dr., Sauk Centre, MN 56378 United States; Susan Kluver, 18406 Ada Dr., Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Unites States; Barry Walker, 18905 Adams Dr., Sauk Centre, MN 56378 USA. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Susan Kluver 11/05/2023 H-45-2B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY the above-described property GIVEN that default has will be sold by the Sheriff of occurred in the conditions said county as follows: of the following described DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 19, 2023, at 10:00 mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June AM PLACE OF SALE: County 11, 2021 office, Law ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL Sheriff`s AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, $142,373.00 M O R T G A G O R ( S ) : Minnesota Christopher Allen, a single to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage said premises and the costs Electronic Registration and disbursements, including Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within nominee for Everett Financial, Inc. six (6) months from the date of dba Supreme Lending, its said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated RECORDING: Recorded: August 3, 2021, under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed Stearns County Recorder Document Number: A1610085 under Minn. Stat. §580.23, ASSIGNMENTS OF the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 MORTGAGE: And assigned to: U.S. Bank p.m. on June 19, 2024, or the next business day if June 19, National Association 2024, falls on a Saturday, Dated: July 18, 2023 Recorded: July 18, 2023, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from Stearns County Recorder Document Number: A1656593 financial obligation: NONE COMMUNICATION Transaction Agent: Mortgage THIS FROM A DEBT Electronic Registration IS COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY Identification Number: INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT 100307110021315002 L e n d e r / B r o k e r / M o r t g a g e PURPOSE. RIGHT TO Originator: Everett Financial, THE VERIFICATION OF THE Inc. dba Supreme Lending Residential Mortgage Servicer: DEBT AND IDENTITY OF U.S. Bank National Association THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR THE TIME COUNTY IN WHICH WITHIN PROPERTY IS LOCATED: PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS Stearns Property Address: 1017 10 1/2 ACTION. Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 THE TIME ALLOWED BY Tax Parcel ID Number: LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE 85.50882.0000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL PROPERTY: LOT 5, BLOCK R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S 9, SOUTH SIDE PARK OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE ADDITION TO ST. CLOUD, REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS STEARNS COUNTY, IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA. STATUTES, TOGETHER WITH AN MINNESOTA 582.032, EASEMENT FOR INGRESS SECTION AND EGRESS OVER AND DETERMINING, AMONG ACROSS THE SOUTH 30 OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES FEET OF THE WEST 25 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK ARE IMPROVED WITH A 9, SOUTH SIDE PARK RESIDENTIAL DWELLING ADDITION TO ST. CLOUD. OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, NOT PROPERTY AMOUNT DUE AND ARE CLAIMED TO BE DUE USED IN AGRICULTURAL AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. $142,412.33 THAT all pre-foreclosure DATED: October 30, 2023 MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank requirements have been National Association complied with; that no action Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. or proceeding has been Attorneys for Mortgagee instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 by said mortgage, or any part Woodbury, MN 55125 thereof; that this is registered (651) 209-3300 property; File Number: 053762-F1 PURSUANT to the power of H-44-6B sale contained in said mortgage,

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SPORTS

Legends take home Prairie Centre enters girls hockey third place at nationals season with confidence

In just their second season as a program, the Alexandria Technical and Community College Legends volleyball team made a gigantic mark that will not soon be forgotten.

The Legends soared all the way to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division BY EVAN MICHEALSON III Volleyball Championship Michealson’s semifinals, eventually taking third Minutes place at the nationwide competition Nov. 9 to Nov. 11 at Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Former Sauk Centre Streeter Haley Middendorf was a member of this historic roster and played a huge role in the team’s overall success. The defensive specialist posted a teamhigh 16 digs in a thrilling 3-0 sweep of Fulton-Montgomery Community College in the first round before adding 31 more digs in the Legends’ 3-1 quarterfinals win over the Bronx’s Monroe College.

Alexandria’s title hopes ended with a 3-1 semifinals loss, in which Middendorf compiled 23 digs, again leading the team.

The Legends concluded a memorable season in inspiring fashion, knocking off Owens Community College 3-1 in the third-place match. Middendorf piled 36 digs to wrap up a strong campaign individually.

• Also ending her volleyball season, and her career as well, was Nicole Kortan, who ended her collegiate athletic period with poise and skill as a member of the Mayville State Comets volleyball program out of Mayville, North Dakota.

The senior hitter logged perhaps her best offensive match of the season in the team’s 3-2 North Star Athletic Association Conference Tournament defeat to Dakota State Nov. 9, totaling 13 kills on 35 total attempts with only four errors for an impressive .257 hitting percentage, the highest on the night for the Comets.

• Samantha Eekhoff and the College of St. Benedict women’s cross-country team took part in their fall finale… literally.

The St. John’s University/College of St. Benedict Fall Finale offered many athletes a fond farewell to their sport for the season, and such was the case for Eekhoff, who closed out her freshman campaign with a 29th-place 8,000-meter run result at 24 minutes, 38 seconds.

The Bennies were competing against Gustavus Adolpus in the Nov. 3 competition.

• A final hurrah came at the regional level for Abbie Meyer and the Saint Mary’s University Cardinals women’s cross-country team Nov. 11.

Meyer and the Cardinals took part in the NCAA North Regional competition at Whitetail Golf Course in Colfax, Wisconsin, with the former Sauk Centre runner ending her season with a new personal record run of 26:56.1 in 182nd place.

Saint Mary’s took 25th out of 31 teams with a team score of 770.

• There was a fun reunion between former Sauk Centre swimming and diving athletes Nov. 11, as Kayla Sayovitz and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds and Mikayla Haskamp and College of St. Benedict Bennies squared off as part of the St. Kate’s Double Dual.

Haskamp sped to a lightning-fast 56.84 mark in the 100yard freestyle to snag sixth place, and the sophomore also recorded a ninth-place finish in the 200 freestyle and a 10th-place race in the 400 individual medley while also contributing as a member of CSB’s fourth-place 400 freestyle relay.

Kayla Sayovitz, meanwhile, gave her team a jolt as part of the Blugolds’ fifth-place 200 medley D relay, grabbed 10th in the 100 breaststroke and ninth in the 200 breaststroke. It was her squad that came away with a balanced 234-65 victory.

• Kali Sayovitz continued to progress through an action-packed start to the swimming and diving season as a Purdue Boilermaker.

The senior participated in four events in a triple-dual competition with Rutgers and Oakland Nov. 3 to Nov. 4. She hustled to a 1:54.85 mark in an exhibition 200 freestyle swim, started off Purdue’s fifth-place 400 freestyle C relay, anchored an exhibition race from the team’s 400 medley E relay and reached the wall at 53.92 in a 100 freestyle exhibition.

• While their latest results have been up-and-down, the Alexandria Blizzard have received sheer consistency from former Sauk Centre boys hockey record-setter Eli Fletcher.

Fletcher most recently scored of the Blizzard’s two goals in a 6-2 loss to Granite City Nov. 11, and he also contributed an assist in Alexandria’s 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Loons Nov. 3.

The big-time scorer has accumulated 17 points through 14 games, maintaining the team lead he has held for a majority of the NA3HL season. He also leads the Blizzard in goals with eight.

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of the talent that showed valuable growth last season.

Leading scorer Natasha Ludwig returns for her junior season after tallying 18 goals and 25 points in 2022, while the Blue Devils are also benefitted by the continued presence of Kyra Swanson

BY EVAN MICHEALSON and the two-way talent of STAFF WRITER forward Dalelyn Diedrich and defensemen Carly Winning is notoriously Gruenes, Katelyn Jones and contagious, and the Prairie Maddie Koltes.

Centre Blue Devils girls “There are so many hockey team is hoping their nuances we haven’t worked winning ways from the tail on yet but I’m relying on the end of last season carry over experience of these girls that into this season. they’ll step right up for this It is that very surge of team,” Wright said. success the previous winter The biggest returning that gives the Blue Devils Prairie Centre, however, is belief and confidence in their between the pipes. Senior abilities with a new camKennedy Lemke begins her paign getting underway. sixth season as the team’s “We had a really good goaltender and brings a streak there and played really historically-high level of play good hockey,” said David to the table every single night Wright, head coach. “We for her squad. bring most of these girls back “She’s been a rock back so they remember that and there,” Wright said. “She’s a the work they put in to get brick wall and it’s hard to get there. They know they have pucks past her. We’ll really the ability to play with most rely on her but we’re hoping of the teams on our schedule not to rely on her solely.” this season.”

The hope is that sevAs Wright alluded to, eral of the team’s younger Prairie Centre retains much playmakers can impress with

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drove him to the emergenSauk Centre cy room to get his injuries at. In the moment, swimmers shine looked however, the dedicated of a surging Streeters through injury mentor squad wanted nothing more than to see this section meet to its completion.

“As a coach, you want to see those expressions on their faces when you give them James Schreiner knew their medals because they’re something was wrong as hard-earned,” Schreiner said. soon as he heard the “pop.”

“I wanted to be there to give The Sauk Centre girls out those medals because I swimming and diving head wanted to see those responscoach had been cheering on es and those smiles.” his 200-yard freestyle relay True to that mindset, he as they competed in the got a quick chance to test the race of their lives, battling injury when he walked over past tough competition and to the podium to award medfinishing atop the podium at als to the top-eight swimmers the Section 6A Meet Nov. in the 200 freestyle relay 11 at Tech High School in and 100 backstroke, the two St. Cloud. The energy of section events won by Sauk the occasion was palpable Centre. on Sauk Centre’s side of the Schreiner’s tumble on pool, and Schreiner found the pool deck, given its sehimself jumping up and verity, did not go unnoticed. down in the air as the Street- There was an immediate ers completed the final leg of sense of concern and worry the down-to-the-wire relay as the nature of his injury event. As he came down, that was unknown at that time, fateful “pop” spelled trouble, and this was a situation no and Schreiner needed to be one could have expected, helped over to a sitting posi- especially not in the setting tion on the bench. they had been preparing for As it turns out, the long- all season long. time coach had ruptured his “He handled it really plantaris tendon and partially well in pushing it aside and strained his Achilles tendon making sure we were all in his left leg. ready for our races still, but “I just knew there was we were all worried about a lot of pain,” he said. “As what was happening with soon as I had that, I knew him the whole time,” said something wasn’t right.”

Addison Bick, a member of The seriousness of those Sauk Centre’s state-qualifyinflictions cannot be undering 200 medley relay team. stated; as soon as the meet As the meet continued to was over, Schreiner’s wife progress, however, the attenBY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

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Sauk Centre girls swimming and diving head coach James Schreiner awards a first-place medal to Streeters swimmer Stella Schirmers at the Section 6A meet Nov. 11 at Tech High School in St. Cloud. By this point, Schreiner had already suffered a serious leg injury, but the longtime coach fought through the pain to see the smiles on his studentathletes’ faces.

tion naturally gravitated back toward the meet, where Sauk Centre was putting together a spectacular showing that featured many personal-best times, a third-place team finish and seven individuals punching their ticket to the Class A Minnesota State High School League Girls Swimming and Diving State Meet. Despite the uncertainty around his injury status, the Streeters were grateful their coach stayed on location.

“I’m glad he stayed, because just having your coach there, somebody who pushes you continually in practice every day and whom you

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Prairie Centre’s resolve showed early, weathering an active first period from MBA’s offensive attack and taking a scoreless tie into the first intermission.

That discipline paid dividends in the second period, as the Storm made a couple of unforced errors, committing two penalties in the first five minutes. The Blue Devils punished both mistakes, with Swanson and Ludwig burying back-to-back power-play goals to give Prairie Center a 2-0 lead.

Unfortunately, MBA’s even-strength advantage became too much for the Blue Devils to handle, as the Storm found a response goal 1 minute and 34 seconds later, the start of a four-goal 11-minute stretch of play for MBA. Karlie Bruns scored four goals for the Storm, who fired 57 shots to Prairie Centre’s 12 on the night.

PC 0 2 0-2 MBA 0 4 2-6 Second period: 1. Swanson (Gruenes, Ludwig) 1:35. 2. Ludwig (Jones) 4:01.

Goalie: Lemke 51-57.

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more ice time under their belts. Eighth grader Katlyn Warner joins the Blue Devils after appearing for the Prairie Centre PeeWee team, while freshman Brynlee Ostendorf and eighth grader Arianna Lopez reenter the mix after seeing some minutes in 2022.

“These girls are picking it up so fast and it’s so fun to watch that and see that progress,” Wright said.

Competing within the Mid-State Conference and Section 6A, Prairie Centre hopes to eclipse the .500 mark and build even closer to contention while maintaining an emphasis on being excellent in all areas.

“We stress that we’re all student-athletes and students are first in student-athletes,” Wright said. “We always put the student accomplishments first. If you’re not performing in the classroom, you’re not going to perform on the ice either.”

MBA 6, Prairie Centre 2 The first test of the season did not go the Blue Devils’ way, as early momentum dissipated quickly in a 6-2 loss to the Morris/ Benson Area Storm Nov. 14 at Lee Community Center in

see almost as like a family figure, it’s nice to have them there to see you succeed and push you,” said Maizie Jennissen, who qualified for the state meet in the 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay.

The situation also reflected the team’s ability to stand together through adversity, an element that has remained fervent throughout the entirety of the season.

Knowing they needed to maintain the distinct energy they were feeling in the pool that day, they banded together and kept each other motivated and supportive during each race.

“Our seniors did a great job of getting everyone pumped as a team and going, ‘Even though Schreiner may not be here right now, let’s cheer for this relay or get this person pumped up for their event,’” said Olivia Marsh, a member of Sauk Centre’s state-qualifying 400 freestyle relay. “It was amazing to see our team work together to get that accomplished.”

While Schreiner was more limited in the pep talks and coaching perspective he could provide due to his injury, his presence was still certainly felt by the team, and the Streeters also benefitted from having Abby Primus standing alongside them during the meet. Primus offered emotional support and guidance to the Streeters even amidst the chaos and was also named the Section 6A Assistant Coach of the Year.

“That was a well-deserved award,” Schreiner said. “If I’m injured or out for the day or whatever, I know Abby knows exactly what needs to be done. I’m fortunate to have her.”

And even after receiving the injury prognosis after the meet’s conclusion and understanding just what happened on that crazy day of Section 6A swimming, Schreiner’s main takeaway was not that he was injured.

It was the way in which his team handled themselves on the big stage and performed admirably in a section meet full of consistent high points.

“I felt like eventually there was an inevitability to it,” Schreiner said. “This is going to happen and we’ll do it over and over again.

Having been around long enough, that’s not always the case. But when there’s one group that does it and there’s high-fives and the excitement there, it sets the whole tone of the meet. Everyone knows they can do it.”

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