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Initiative Foundation, ISD 47 receive $618,000 grant
MINNEAPOLIS — Youthprise announced a threeyear grant totaling $618,000 to the Initiative Foundation and Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. The grant will be used to develop and implement a collaborative model for secondary students who are disconnected from school and education, and thus, at risk of dropping out. The project will implement the Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Model (I-BEST) to serve 166 young people age 14-20, all of whom are economically disadvantaged and/ or disconnected from school. The student demographic would consist of 50 percent students from communities of color and 25 percent who have disabilities. Partnering organization staff will work collaboratively with school staff to provide mentoring, authentic internship experiences and career guidance support. The Sauk Rapids grant is part of a larger announcement of $3.75 million in grants to six Minnesota organizations to connect Minnesota’s opportunity youth with services and support that will lead to careers in high demand, like IT, health care, construction and manufacturing. The project, Opportunity Reboot, targets youth ages 14-24 who are either homeless, in foster care, involved in the juvenile justice system or disconnected from school and work. An additional focus is on building social-emotional skills to strengthen education and career outcomes. “We are very pleased to support the I-BEST model that the Initiative Foundation and Sauk Rapids School District will be implementing with disconnected youth,” commented Marcus Pope, Youthprise Director of Partnerships and External Relations. “The combination of mentoring, internships and career guidance will open up new career pathways for youth in central Minnesota. In the face of a 40 percent reduction in federal funding for youth workforce development, these Opportunity Reboot grants are greatly needed to help reduce economic disparities in our state.” In addition to the Initiative Foundation, Àve other organizations from Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and NorthÀeld were selected in total to receive 3-year grants ranging from $193,000 to $234,000 annually. Funded organizations are implementing evidence-based models and utilizing a career pathways approach. The goal is to build the evidence on which models are most successful in reaching disconnected youth so they can be brought to scale so more youth can beneÀt. Youthprise received requests of more than $71 million from 23 organizations statewide. Using a peer review panel process, Youthprise engaged individuals from the community, youth workers, youth and foundation partners to recommend projects. Key partners in the project – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) – OfÀce of Youth Development, Search Institute and the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota (MPM) also participated in the review. This funding opportunity was made possible through a 3-year $3 million Social Innovation Fund (SIF) grant to Youthprise for Opportunity Reboot. SIF is an initiative of the Corporation for National and Community Service that is focused on improving the lives of people in low-income communities throughout the United States.
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“Giving back is the best gift” Myers selected Citizen of the Year by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — April Myers knows everything about service. It’s no wonder she was selected Citizen of the Year. Over 50 people gathered to celebrate Myers and her accomplishments. Mayor Brad Gunderson proclaimed April 25, 2016 as April Myers Day in the city of Sauk Rapids and declared her ofÀcial 2016 title this past Monday. “I was speechless when I found out. I literally had lost all my words,” said Myers of the announcement, which came only a week earlier. “I feel so honored and privileged to receive this award. I’m blessed, but it takes a village.” And she should know. For “the village” is what nurtured Myers’ giving qualities from a young age. “I’ve always been brought up by my parents to serve others and give back to the community. I’ve always enjoyed volunteering. I just want to make a difference,” Myers said. “They taught me that giving back is the best gift you can give to others.” Myers grew up in the communities of Crosby-Ironton,
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April Myers has been selected as the 2016 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year. Myers is an avid volunteer and employed as the Good Shepherd Housing Director.
where her parents and siblings participated in service activities throughout the area. At an early age she recognized how helping others Àlled her with joy. From hanging Áags on light-posts to serving luteÀsk at church dinners, her family was always lending a helping hand and going above and beyond to make a difference in others’ lives. “I’ve learned so much from participating in service activities in my youth and college years, and am still learning today. It’s so rewarding. You can learn a lot from a book, but you can learn a lot
Crash on Main Street RICE – On April 15 at approximately 7:46 p.m., the Rice Police Department responded to a vehicle crash with injuries near the intersection of W Main Street and First Ave NW. Responding ofÀcers found that Jeff Ramirez, 29 of Rice, was traveling west on Main Street on a motorcycle when he swerved to avoid colliding with another vehicle
and lost control of the motorcycle. Ramirez was wearing a helmet and was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Rice Fire Department, the Benton County Sheriff’s Department and Gold Cross Ambulance assisted the Rice Police Department at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
more from volunteering and being active in your community,” she said. After receiving a job as housing director at Good Shepherd Community, Myers and her husband Scott moved to Sauk Rapids. Raising their daughter Megan here, they have called the city home for over 24 years. The family belongs to Living Waters Lutheran Church where Myers has been a conÀrmation mentor and volunteered in many church activities. She’s participated in supporting the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School marching band, choir,
theatre, debate and speech organizations through chaperoning and fundraising. Myers has extended her reach to others through the Sauk Rapids Community Education Advisory Council, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and the Great River (SartellSauk Rapids) Rotary Club. In addition, she has participated in the Àve-day MS: Tram Ride for Multiple Sclerosis for more than a decade. If service was only one of Myers passions, seniors would be the next. Having a strong relationship with her grandparents when she was young, Myers has always felt drawn to the senior population. “When I’m at the mall or downtown it’s comfortable for me to strike a conversation with the seniors, knowing they have a story to tell. Maybe they want to tell that story and hopefully I can be that ear to listen to their story and their experiences,” she said. As the Good Shepherd Housing Director, Myers oversees four independent complexes in Sauk Rapids and one in Becker. She received the 2010 Senior Housing Leadership Award and was selected above all other housing directors in the state by Aging Services of Minnesota. “I look at this [job], as not coming to work but coming to a lifestyle,” Myers said. “It’s so rewarding. Good Shepherd is a family within a family and I’ve learned so much from our tenants. They are the best teachers.” Working with the elderly has taught Myers to show
gratitude and to have a general respect for people. She’s also learned how easy it is to make a difference in someone’s life. Knowing how rewarding it has been to serve others, she has passed the baton to her own daughter. “She’s always taught me to serve others and strive to reach out beyond my comfort levels to help those in need,” said Megan. “She taught me to be polite, hospitable, loving, caring and to be a good person in general.” Much-like her youth in Crosby-Ironton, the Myers have volunteered and made a difference throughout the Sauk Rapids community—together. “My family is so important to me. I couldn’t do this volunteer work without the support of Scott and Megan. They’ve been exceptional. We volunteer as a family. If I need a back-up, they’re there. Creating memories together and getting to know other people through serving has really helped us become a part of Sauk Rapids.” But regardless of her involvement, Myers remains humble suggesting the award goes to everyone who is putting forth effort in others’ lives. “When you help and give back to others in your community you make a difference,” she said. “Giving back makes my heart warm and knowing I had an impact is so rewarding. You’ll never know who has seen you and what matters is not who noticed. You made the difference—and that’s huge.”
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Voss wins big on the Price is Right game show by MISSY MUSSMAN STAFF WRITER
RICE – Since Sept. 4, 1972, Terry Voss has been a dedicated fan of “The Price is Right.” “I’ve been watching it since it started,” Terry said. “I’ve always wished I could be on the show.” But the April 18, 2016 episode is the one Terry will remember the most since he was a winning contestant on the show. “We thought it would be fun to take a road trip and to be in the audience of the show,” Terry said. Sheila and Terry ordered guaranteed tickets for the Àlming of “The Price is Right” on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26. “We wanted to get tickets for both days just in case we didn’t get on the Àrst time,” Sheila said. The Vosses luck began early on their trip. They stayed in hotel rooms with
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the numbers 317 and 307 before they arrived at the Price is Right studio where Terry’s audience number was 017. “When I we had three sevens in a row, I knew something was happening,” Terry said. Terry and Sheila wore
their t-shirts they had specially made for the show saying “All the way from Rice, Let us guess the price!” with a map of Minnesota in the back. Prior to the Àlming, Sheila and Terry stood in line with 300 people to go
through a screening process. “They interview you before hand,” Sheila said. After a lengthy interview process, the staff took the Vosses information down, held on to their cell phones, gave them their name tags and directed them to their
seats. “I was hoping we could sit in the middle, so I could see myself when it aired, but they put us way on the left side of the audience in the second row,” Terry said. “I thought we were in the worst spot.” When he took his seat, Terry got his name tag caught on something, ripping a small section of the name tag. “As soon as that happened, a staff member came over and said he needed a new one,” Sheila said. “I was surprised. I think they had their contestants picked before hand, but we didn’t think anything of it at the time.” Once everyone was seated, the crew began Àlming the show and started calling contestants down to bid on the prizes. “Neither of us were called during the Àrst half of the show,” Terry said. But as luck would have it during the second half of the show, the announcer, George Gray, said the words Terry had been dreaming of
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Voss continued from front hearing his whole life, “Terrence Voss, come on down. You’re the next contestant on the Price is Right.” “It was so loud, we could barely hear him,” Terry said. “But, I saw my name on the queue card on stage and the camera zeroed in on me. I just exploded with emotion. Everything happened so fast.” During the Àrst two rounds, Terry did not make it on stage to play a game. “I blew the Àrst two bids,” Terry said. “I was so nervous and excited.” The Ànal round before spinning the wheel, Terry and the other three contestants had to bid on a karaoke machine. “I saw it was a new digital one with three microphones. I had to really think about the price,” Terry said. The contestant before him had the highest bid of $1,000 and Terry bid just a dollar higher than her. It was the right choice as it earned him the opportunity to play another game. “My heart was hammering in my chest,” Terry said.
“I had goosebumps and almost felt numb.” After shaking Drew Carey’s hand, Terry got to showcase his Minnesota heritage. “He asked me where I was from, and I said I was from Minnesota, with a heavy Minnesota accent,” Terry said. Terry was able to play Safe Crackers. For this game, Voss was given three numbers – zero, Àve and seven – and had to put them in the right order on the dial for the price of a speciÀc digital camera to win not only the camera, but a six-day trip to Scotland valued at $11,000. “I had in my mind what price I was going to do,” Terry said. “No one was changing my mind. I didn’t really take any advice from the audience.” Terry moved the dials on the safe to read $750 and spun the safe wheel to see if it would open. “When I saw the green light and the door opened, I realized I won. I got goosebumps again,” Terry said. “I also got to hug my favorite model on the show, Gwen-
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SAUK RAPIDS — Two Sauk Rapids women will compete Saturday against four other Minnesota women for the title of Mrs. Minnesota in the International pageant system. Melissa Brenny and Sarah Schmidt will represent Sauk Rapids and Benton County, respectively. Brenny, wife of Michael Brenny is the mother of four. Wellness coach and owner of Refresh Nutrition, Brenny has chosen a campaign against human sex trafÀcking as her platform. She has worked as a hospice nurse and volunteers at Quiet Oaks Hospice House
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prizes until the episode aired on April 18. “We’re going to be in contact with a travel agent soon to plan our trip to Scotland,” Terry said. After it aired, Terry and Sheila went to the bank in Sauk Rapids to pay the taxes on his prizes and was given a winners welcome. “They said, “Hey. Here’s the winner. We saw you on
the show.” Terry said. “It felt pretty cool.” Although he did not get in to the Ànal showcase, Terry is unable to be a contestant on the show along with Let’s Make a Deal and Wheel of Fortune for 10 years. “That’s only fair,” Sheila said. Looking back on their adventure, this is one the Vosses will never forget.
“We made some lifelong friends from California that were at the show,” Sheila said. “It was an experience of a lifetime.” Terry agreed. “This was the best trip ever. I feel like a million bucks,” he said. “This was something I always wanted to do. It was a dream come true.”
at this time. Schmidt is employed and sponsored by Foley Funeral Home. The wife of Joel Schmidt and mother of two sons, her platform “Open to Hope” focuses on Ànding hope and healing after loss. Schmidt runs as Mrs. Benton County because of her ties to the Sauk Rapids, Foley and Rice communities. Mrs. Minnesota International Pageant showcases accomplishments of married women who play multiple roles as wives, mothers, professionals and community members. Accepted contestants become ambassadors from their city and/or county and choose a service platform to promote. The pageant judg-
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ages of 26 to 56 years old. The April 30 competition will be held at the Wellstone Center, St. Paul. The new Mrs. Minnesota International will compete nationally July 20-25 in Jacksonville, Fla.
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his bid for re-election. Buerkle has been privileged to serve the residents of the fourth district for the last eight years and has also served on the board prior to that for another six. The commissioner is seeking re-election in order to see that several initiatives are completed. The largest road project in Benton County history, better known as the “Up the Hill” project will begin this year with the majority of the construction scheduled to be completed this year. This has been a joint effort between Benton County and the city of Sauk Rapids and will meet the needs of our
The county is also in the middle of establishing a new economic development structure which will focus on efforts to increase the Benton County tax base. This plan features involvement from both public and private sectors. Buerkle serves the county on several boards that are undergoing signiÀcant changes to their organizational structures such as Stearns Benton Employment and Training Council and the Central Minnesota Mental Health Board. These organizations serve our residents in the area of job training and mental health services.
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Women make Benton County history
Thursday, April 28, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Chamber of Commerce: Volunteer Showcase. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue N.
2016 BCHS honorees recognized
Saturday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. registration — Annamarie’s Alliance 5K sponsored by the Rice Women of Today and John Poirier Collection. Bend in the River Park, Benton County. For all event details, including registration please visit http://www.annamaries5K.com.
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Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — SR Green River Parks Clean Up. Meet at the Lions/Southside Parks on River Avenue. Bags provided, everyone welcome.
FOLEY — A handful of women were honored for making Benton County history. Last Saturday, at Henry’s Catering and Banquet Center in Foley, the women, Joyce Notsch, Dolores “Susie” Bialke, Peggy Herman, Janet Abfalter and junior honoree Kimberly Barthelemy were recognized as the 2016 Women in History by the Benton County Historical Society (BCHS.) Nine BCHS’s Board of Directors selected the honorees based on involvement in the community — whether it be through volunteering, motherhood or their professional career. Former Women in History honorees, BCHS board members and staff, family members and friends gathered for a luncheon and small program that featured a presentation of other Benton County women who have been honored since the program’s inaugural year in 1998. Short biographies were also read about each of the 2016 recipients. The women were presented a plaque and pottery gift, and they will have their names engraved into a placard which hangs at the BCHS. According to BCHS’s executive director, Mary Ostby, the organization decided to start honoring women who have changed the face of Benton County as part of Women’s History Month (March.) The banquet is normally held within the weeks of March, but because the Easter holidays were early this year, the society decided to hold the banquet in
Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Spring Carnival for Children. Games, activities, prizes, food and more. First Presbyterian Church, 306 Norway Drive, Foley. For questions call the church ofÀce at 320-968-7928 or Joyce 320-828-1297.
High School. One of her earliest jobs was working at Sexton Café, Santiago and she married Bob Abfalter in 1971. Abfalter was selected for her caretaking skills. After helping on the farm while raising three children of her own, she also began doing daycare for her brother and sisterin-law. As her parents and a brother began having health issues, she learned numerous medical procedures and became a caretaker to them cooking meals, executing daily chores and spending time with them at medical appointments and the hospital. Abfalter is also an involved member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Dolores “Susie” Bialke The eldest of six, Bialke grew up on a farm. After marrying Norbert Bialke in 1949, the two raised eight children in Benton County. Bialke has 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and more on the way. Bialke is a devoted member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. When her children were grown, Bialke went back to school and worked at Security Financial Bank until retirement. Since then, she has found numerous volunteering Benton County Marriage Applications: opportunities to Àll her time. Henry Glendon Brede, of Glencoe and Roxanne Rae Miller At the age of 84, Bialke of Foley. volunteers as a foster grandparent in the Foley Elementary School four days a week. She volunteers at the CROSS (Christians Reaching Out in Social Services) Center and Richard and Rosie Foley Area C.A.R.E. (ComWarzecha munity Action Respecting ElRichard and Rosie Warders) and even Ànds time to zecha will celebrate their help at the beauty shop in the 40th wedding anniversary on nursing home. May 1, 2016. No formal celPeggy Herman, Rice ebration is planned, but their Herman was born and children, grandchildren, relaraised in St. Cloud and moved tives and friends wish them to the Rice area in 1976. After a happy anniversary with many more to come. The two were married at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, St. Stephen on May 1, 1976. If you Ànd Richard and Rosie Warzecha yourself across from Richard and Rosie at bingo or see the couple in passing, please con- marriage and their committed gratulate them on 40 years of partnership.
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marrying John Herman and having three children of their own, their family has expanded to include eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The two of them own John Herman Insurance Agency where Peggy serves as the ofÀce manager. Herman participates in many organizations and committees which include the Rice Economic Development Board, Rice Fire Board, Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club and Shepherd of the Pines church. She has served as a Langola Township election judge, clerk and holds the position of deputy clerk. One of Herman’s favorite projects is being involved in the food shelf where she has helped since 1998. Joyce Notsch, (Popple Creek Area) Foley Notsch is the mother of Àve children and has 15 grandchildren. She lived and helped on her family farm near Popple Creek from 1971 to 1997. Following the death of her husband, Notsch moved to Foley. She worked full-time for 24 years at Foley Medical Center, as well as parttime for Dr. Laura Hjort. She volunteers and is involved in both the CROSS Center and in Foley Area C.A.R.E. Notsch has been a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church of Mayhew Lake for 45 years, and she has been involved in many aspects of the parish. Notsch was also a 4-H leader for over 25 years and still makes 100-150 entries (mostly food items) for the Benton County Fair to this day. She is a member of the Benton County Homemakers and has volunteered at the Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center for the last eight years.
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April. The 2016 recipients of the BCHS Women in History awards are: Kimberly Barthelemy (Junior Honoree), Foley Kimberly Barthelemy was honored as the student for 2016. The BCHS alternates between a student from Sauk Rapids-Rice and Foley High Schools each year. Barthelemy is the daughter of Troy and Judy and has two younger siblings in her family. A Foley High School student, she is well-rounded in arts, athletics and academics. Barthelemy is a member of the Foley Falcon Swimming and Diving team, a percussionist in the FHS Wind Ensemble, a pianist for the school’s Jazz Band and an active member of the National Honor Society. Barthelemy also participates in her church by serving mass and helping with organized events. Janet Abfalter, (Sauk Rapids area) Foley Born and raised in Benton County, the daughter of Peter and Kathleen Winkelman attended District 12 School and Ànished her education at Foley
Monday, May 2, 4:30-7:30 p.m. — Sixth Annual Taste of St. Cloud. Delicious cuisines from 16 local restaurants, live entertainment and silent auction. Coyote Moon Grille, 480 55th Ave SE, St Cloud. Tickets at www.fcvonline.org or www. fslf.org. For more information, contact Pat Schlauderaff at 320-229-0307 or pschlauderaff@fslf.org. Wednesday, May 4, 4-7 p.m. – Foley Area Community Actions Respecting Elderly (C.A.R.E.) 13th annual pork chop dinner. Grilled pork chop meal, hot dog meal and silent auction. Henry’s Banquet Center, 6774 Hwy. 25, Foley. For more information call 320-968-7848. Thursday, May 5, 5:30 p.m. – Wake Up America Rice National Day of Prayer with meal and bluegrass band Gold Rush. Free event. Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 1950 125th Street NW, Rice. Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. — Run to Refresh 5K. Walk/run event to beneÀt The Beautiful Mind Project and The St. Cloud Sexual Assault Center. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Municipal Park, Sauk Rapids. Register at www.refreshnutritionsr.com Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, May 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — 14th Annual Agate & Mineral Show. Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th Street SE, Brainerd. More information at www.cuyunarockclub.org. Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m. — Informational solar energy meeting from Geronimo Energy. Minden Town Hall, Golden Spike Road, Sauk Rapids. Open to public. Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m.— League of Women Voters of St. Cloud presents J. Drake Hamilton, energy policy speaker. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Norway Drive, St. Cloud. Public is welcomed, snacks and conversations prior to presentation at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 5-9 p.m. – 55+ Driver Improvement 4-hour Refresher Course. Apollo High School, 1000 44th Ave. N, or Gilleland Chevrolet, Geo Inc., 3019 Division Street, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit www. mnsafetycenter.org or call 888-234-1294. Saturday, May 14 — Stamp Out Hunger. Leave nonperishable food items at your mailbox and your letter carrier will bring them to a local food shelf. For more information visit www.facebook.com/stampouthunger?ref=ts
Meetings Schedule First Monday Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center. Sauk Rapids Green Committee, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center. Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumor’s. First Tuesday Watab Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Mayhew Lake Township Board, 8:45 p.m., Lawrence Thell residence. Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Development Center. First Wednesday Recreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive. First Thursday Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Sauk Rapids Jaycees, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Great River Regional Coin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 2nd St. S, St. Cloud. Cy Schaefer 320-2528452. Second Monday Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club, 8 p.m., Molitor’s Quarry Grill & Bar. Third Monday Tinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar,
Hwy. 23 East. St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles 320529-9000. Second Tuesday P l e a s a n t v i e w Elementary PTA meeting, 7 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary. Minden Town Board, 8 p.m., Minden Town Hall. Sauk Rapids Fire Department, 8 p.m., Fire Hall. Rice Women of Today, 7 p.m., Rice Lions Building. Second Wednesday Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 8 p.m. Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m. Second Thursday Trinity Ladies Aid, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church. Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 5:30 p.m. Social time 6 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Third Monday Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Church, 7 p.m. Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 7 p.m., SR American Legion. Third Tuesday Benton County Historical Society, 7 p.m., Museum Building, 218 1st St. N, Sauk Rapids.
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Janet Abfalter (from left), Peggy Herman, Dolores “Susie” Bialke and Junior Honoree Kimberly Barthelemy were honored as the 2016 Benton County Historical Society’s Women in History at Henry’s Catering and Banquet Center April 24 in Foley. Joyce Notsch (not pictured) was also recognized.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016
The Sauk Rapids Herald
OPINION
Open wounds
Letters to the Editor
Be mindful of actions Carol Schumann, Rice
We live in a beautiful world of wonder. God entrusted its care to us. We are to be good stewards of the soil and also the outside appearance. It hurts my heart when I go for walks to see how disrespectful we as caretakers have become. I take with me on my walks plastic bags to pick up the garbage along the roadsides. It amazes me how thoughtless some people are. I don’t understand why things that are thrown out can’t be kept until you get home or the next gas stop. I was so happy to read the letter from the two young girls who were trying to tell people the same thing and offered ideas to help better their environment. If we all do our part we can have a beautiful world for future generations to enjoy. Thank God every day for the blue skies, the green grass and trees, the singing birds, the beautiful Áowers, etc. May we always be mindful and care for our world.
Keep it simple stupid
A bunch of junk has entered our community. It’s not out there, far away, in a distant state that we do not relate to – it’s right here and now. At our neighbors (sex trafÀcking), in our schools (transgender, boys and girls showering together), and at the local big corporate convenience store. But there is still by MERCY NYGAARD hope in the simple message. Generous and moving acts of kindLife by Faith ness are not the simple message. They happen from time to time and we all smile at them and shout that there is still good in the world. But it’s not enough though. The people in power see the viral videos of kindness, they respond and say,” Awe, isn’t that nice. We need more people like that,” and then they continue in their tolerant teaching ways. Our morals and bathroom policies will continue to change unless we stand up and draw a distinct line and ignore dissent. Tolerance is not grace. Tolerance is a cowardly way of pretending to be kind. The other day my father in-law said that we need to simplify the message of salvation more and more. The only way anyone will realize the fake and harmful the tolerant attitudes are, is to recognize that only the Holy Spirit, given to those who believe in Jesus Christ, is going to do any transforming. It is that simple. When a little kid does something amazingly kind, the world says, “We all need to be more like this little kid.” Sorry! Not going to do any good. We need a Savior, His name is Jesus and He gives us the Holy Spirit to help us. The Old Testament was ruthless but to the point. You disobey and you get whacked. It was pretty simple. Before the Áood the world was so wicked, self-indulgent and everyone was their own god. As a result, everyone and everything drowned except for Noah. Likewise, Lot was the only one spared in Sodom. When Israel was delivered from Egypt and when they were obedient, God allowed them to wipe out nation after nation – but these nations were not innocent. The Canaanites were practicing sympathetic worship to false gods and they knew the God of Israel was the only true God. They turned their back on Him regardless, engaging in temple prostitution, fertility rites, drunken sexual orgies, snake worship, homosexuality and even infant sacriÀce. How far off is that to what we are doing today?! So, God allowed Israel to wipe them out. With Jesus’ arrival, we have more grace than we deserve. We don’t get simply wiped out. We are gifted the Holy Spirit to help us through this battle. But Jesus warned us in Luke 17:26-30, “And as it was in the days of Noah...Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot...Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed.” So that is my encouragement for you today. There is hope. It is simple. The more it feels like the walls are closing in and only wickedness is in the heart of man, Jesus promises us He will be back for His faithful followers. He gives us a helper in the meantime and we ought to use Him every day.
Correction
The following was accidentally omitted from Life by Faith last week. But God knew. He knew our family was going to grow. He knew He wanted my friend back pursuing the social working Àeld and knew the speaker needed some unexpected joy while dress shopping. They could have easily ignored those intuitions but when God has a plan for you and you answer that calling, there is nothing that can stop it. What is it that He wants for you? What is it that he is nudging you or whispering softly in your ear to do? Faith takes action. Sometimes the only action is prayer and you better believe that prayer is action. You guessed it, those people in these stories prayed and sought the Lord Àrst. You will need it for when it is time for you to step out in faith and ultimately, the opposition moves in, trying to discourage you and steal your joy. When you are all prayed up, take that step and do it while continuing in prayer without ceasing. 1st Thes. 5:16,17,18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
They say time heals all wounds. But how long passes, we go on living, forgetting in our busy lives, will that take? Will it be six months? Two years? 10? the pain we may feel. And soon, it’s the day we least Or longer? expect it, that our losses are brought to light. However long it might be, I don’t think time has Two weeks ago, as I took some time to myself, anything to do with healing. I came across a passage I had written to remind myAs I’ve grown older and been forced to deal self of my journeys. The last page, in an unwritten with decisions or events that linger in my past, I’ve journal, held truth. It was in that quiet moment, that I realized grief doesn’t necessarily get easier because found the answer I was not healed. I’m as broken as calendar days have separated past from present. The by NATASHA BARBER I was four years ago. hurt which Àlls a heart during personal loss isn’t imIt’s true, time may inÁuence improvements. mediately Àltered as we Áip a calendar year — in Memories may fade or change. But alleviate my fact, sometimes it’s worse. grief? I’m more inclined to say it’s been buried rather I’ve been told more than once that the Àrst holidays are the than lifted. hardest. I don’t agree with that either. The Àrst birthday, anniSo for those who are wondering how long until the hurt versary or Christmas may be hard, but most times people are ex- stops? Know you’re not the only one asking the question. pecting it to be. To defend ourselves of distress, we Àll our time “A thousand moments I had taken for granted, because I had with events and people. We prepare ourselves for the unknown assumed there would be a thousand more.” and fend off feelings with subconscious adrenaline. When the day
New elementary schools in scope
have been done a long time ago. I would like to take this time to thank the • Community members recommended upnearly 100 Community Task Force members grades be made to bathrooms, elementary playfor their participation in the Facility Task Force grounds and athletic play areas to become more acmeetings. Their insight, questions, and ideas cessible for children and families with disabilities. have been extremely valuable. Their engagement • Individuals representing the Rice comwill ensure we meet the needs of our students, munity and elementary school have expressed an families, businesses and community. The amount interest in upgrading some of the mechanical and of time they spent throughout this process was playground equipment, increasing preschool and immense. I cannot express in words how thankful I am for their willingness to share their time and by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN early childhood space and possibly adding additional cafeteria or multi-purpose space. insight with us! After approximately two years of planning, Superintendent’s Corner Community task force recommendations: meeting, and discussing, we have reached our 1. Build a fourth elementary school on property already Ànal phase of the process. The Community Task Force met for the last time April 19 and created recommendations which owned by the school district located near the Sauk Rapidswill be presented to the Board of Education June 20. These Rice High School. This school would accommodate approxirecommendations will meet the continued enrollment growth, mately 622 students. 2. Expand preschool and early childhood at Hillside and programming, security and accessibility needs, and are ÀsRice Elementary. cally responsible for the future 3. Consider adding “multi-purpose” space, complete There is much work to do between now and June so accurate, comprehensive information can be shared with the board some mechanical upgrades, and possibly replace/upgrade and community members in terms of approximate costs, de- some playground equipment at Rice Elementary. 4. Rather than spend $8-9 million dollars on deferred tails and options. However, I felt it was important to provide you with information about the task force’s recommendations maintenance at Pleasantview and spend additional dollars now. Because there is more work to do regarding the recom- on increasing security at Pleasantview, replace Pleasantview mendations, the preliminary information presented throughout Elementary with a new school at the same location. In this this column is for informational purposes only and is meant to scenario, community members suggested building the new serve as an update for all Sauk Rapids-Rice stakeholders. It school near the high school and allowing Pleasantview stuis not meant to be interpreted as being complete or ready to dents to attend the new school temporarily while their new be presented. Once the information is complete and Board of school is built. Then the students would transfer back to a new Education has had an opportunity to consider the recommen- Pleasantview Elementary. 5. Add athletic facilities to the high school, which were dations, the district will be able to provide better and more scheduled to happen built in 2003 when it was built, but was comprehensive information for you. not completed due to inadequate funding from Minnesota state. Community member feedback/comments 6. Complete a comprehensive security assessment, de• District enrollment has grown signiÀcantly in recent years and is expected to grow by as much as 17.3 percent velop a district wide standard and complete security upgrades within the next Àve to ten years. More speciÀcally, the district at each site to meet this standard. 7. Increase accessibility for students and families with has grown by nearly 800 students within the last six years. • Resident and non-resident enrollment growth is expect- disabilities at each site. More speciÀcally, community memed to continue, and thus, requires additional elementary class- bers asked that upgrades be made to bathrooms, elementary room space. Furthermore, the demographer who completed playground areas and at athletic Àelds at the high school. the district’s enrollment projections indicated that resident birth rates throughout Minnesota increased by 5 percent be- What everyone should know: • All information shared and presented throughout the tween 1999 and 2013, but by 35 percent in Sauk Rapids. Consequently, the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District must be pre- process, which includes but is not limited to the original ideas pared with classrooms for our children in the next Àve years developed by community members, comments, estimates, agendas, enrollment informations and maps are on the diswhen they reach Kindergarten. • Open enrollment generates more than $5 million dollars trict’s website at www.isd47.org/aboutsrr/facilities-study. • The recommendations require work before presentation annually, which provides funding to lower class sizes, provides increased access to technology and maintains program- is Ànalized. District ofÀcials, architects, and building experts will solicit information from staff, community members and ming. • Even if the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District were to business leaders to reÀne proposals and prepare accurate estino longer accept Open Enrollment, additional classroom mates. • Once recommendations are reÀned, the Board of Educaspace would be needed for resident children due to continued tion will listen to and dialogue about the community’s recgrowth. • Two of the district’s three elementary schools [Pleasant- ommendations in June. School Board members will have an view and Mississippi Heights] are at or near capacity. Thus, opportunity to accept, reject, or modify the recommendations, as well as, provide direction and guidance to myself as to next elementary classroom space is most needed. • Currently, there are nearly 1,000 students attending Mis- steps. • The District will also solicit feedback from all families sissippi Heights Elementary School. Community members would prefer having smaller elementary schools and are not and community members prior to any Ànal action from the Board of Education. The feedback will be used to make deciinterested in schools having more than 1,000 students. • Enrollment increases can be sustained at the Middle and sions related to the recommendations and how to proceed. • Estimated costs related to the building of schools and High School. • Pleasantview Elementary is the district’s most expensive athletic Àelds are provided on the district’s website (See Existschool to maintain and most in-need in terms of maintenance ing Commitments/Proposed New Debt) so that all community members might have an idea of the possible tax impact. For and security upgrades. • Community members feel strongly additional security, example, building a new elementary school would cost apparticularly at Pleasantview Elementary, is essential. They proximately $34 million dollars. This would have an estimatalso recognize increased security may be limited because of ed tax impact of $3.25 a month ($39 a year) for 20 years on a house with an estimated market value of $125,000. However, the building’s layout (i.e. pods without classroom doors). • The Community Task Force recommended expanding the District will explore costs related to enhanced security and Hillside in order to accommodate growth and eliminate cur- accessibility based on the community’s recommendations. • A vote would likely take place in May or November rent waiting lists. • Community members expressed support for a Field- 2017, so the District can conduct listening sessions, solicit house that would be built and funded by the City of Sauk Rap- feedback, and have comprehensive information available to ids, but located at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and man- community members. By holding a vote in May, the majority of the construction would be complete by August of 2020. aged by school district employees. Thank you for making the time to learn together and to • The task force unanimously supported bringing athletic facilities to the High School (i.e. football stadium, turf Àeld, create and provide solutions for what will continue to ensure tennis courts, etc.) and felt now is the time and that this should quality programming and prosperity for our children, schools and community.
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Obituaries Grace M. Nelson Grace Marie Nelson, age 91, Sauk Rapids, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, LitchÀeld. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Grace was born on August 1, 1924, to John & Bertha (ScoÀeld) DeMars in Brownton. She grew up in North Mankato, and graduated from Mankato High School in 1942. Grace married Lyle P. Nelson on April 10, 1943, in Hastings, Neb. after Lyle’s time in the service they moved back to Mankato. Grace also lived in Fairmont, LitchÀeld, Grove City, St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids. Grace loved to
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Grace M. Nelson read and was very energetic, spirited person. She is survived by children, Diane (Richard) Poukey of Appleton, Wis.; Daniel (Johanna) Nelson of Duluth; David Nelson of Bloomington; nine grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Aug. 18, 1982; four children, Kathy Rodriquez, Steve Nelson, Cheryl Miley and Doug Nelson; four brothers and two sisters. Memorials are preferred.
Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, April 11 0000 hrs – theft on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 0225 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0658 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0815 hrs – theft 1003 hrs – burglary on the 300 block of 3rd Ave N 1017 hrs – theft on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 1032 hrs – theft on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1127 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 3rd Ave N 1147 hrs – burglary on the 100 block of 3rd Ave S 1441 hrs – ordinance violation 1725 hrs – assist public 1825 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1930 hrs – drugs – marijuana on the 700 block of 8th Ave S 5 human services reports Tuesday, April 12 0040 hrs – alarm 0128 hrs – vehicle towed 0155 hrs – trafÀc arrest on Broadway Ave S and 9th St S 0717 hrs – ordinance violation 0851 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1014 hrs – littering on the 300 block of 13th St N 1031 hrs – assist public 1304 hrs – assist other agency 1345 hrs – ordinance violation 1410 hrs – juvenile problem on the 900 block of 1st St S 1601 hrs – assist other agency 1623 hrs – harassing or threatening phone calls on the 100 block of 9th Ave S 1723 hrs – harassing or threatening phone calls on the 300 block of Pleasant Ridge Dr N 1804 hrs – civil problem on 4th Ave N 1812 hrs – criminal damage to property 700 block 8th Ave S 2023 hrs – theft from auto on the 400 block of River Ave S 2158 hrs – juvenile problem on 2800 block Ontario Ct NE 2246 hrs – unwanted 2359 hrs – suspicious activity on 900 block of Lincoln Ave S 1 trafÀc stop – verbal warning issued Wednesday, April 13 0259 hrs – open door 0824 hrs – juvenile problem on the 900 block of 1st St S 0853 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1035 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1347 hrs – ordinance violation 1350 hrs – suspicious activity on 1000 block of 9th Ave N 1457 hrs – alarm 1519 hrs – assist other agency 1532 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1611 hrs – records check 1650 hrs – animal complaint on the 400 block of 4th Ave N 1747 hrs – shoplifter on the 100 block of 1st St S 1750 hrs – disturbance on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1922 hrs – informational 2008 hrs – found property on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 2025 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 1st St S 2239 hrs – suspicious activity on 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 2322 hrs – assault on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 2345 hrs – suspicious activity on 200 block of Railway Ave 3 trafÀc stops – 2 written warnings and 1 verbal warning issued; 3 human services reports; 1 gun permit purchase Thursday, April 14 0214 hrs – assist other agency 0742 hrs – suspicious activity on 300 block Summit Ave N 0853 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1000 hrs – informational 1018 hrs – alarm 1114 hrs – records check 1311 hrs – informational 1336 hrs – informational 1400 hrs – informational 1415 hrs – informational 1447 hrs – informational 1501 hrs – informational 1517 hrs – informational 1519 hrs – emotionally disturbed person/psychiatric problem on the 200 block of 14th St S 1526 hrs – informational 1608 hrs – informational 1612 hrs – informational 1710 hrs – property damage on the 1200 block 10th Ave NE 1722 hrs – harassment on 6th Ave N 1757 hrs – trafÀc accident on 6th Ave N and 8th St N 1827 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1905 hrs – informational 1932 hrs – harassment on the 300 block of 13th St N 1940 hrs – juvenile problem on the 200 block of 13th St N 1956 hrs – informational 2002 hrs – juvenile problem on the 700 block of 12th St N 2213 hrs – welfare check on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 2223 hrs – disturbance/noise complaint on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 2303 hrs – suspicious activity on River Ave S 32 trafÀc stops – 14 citations, 1 written warning and 17 verbal warnings issued Friday, April 15 0049 hrs – welfare check on 2nd St N and River Ave S 0200 hrs – suspicious activity on Benton Dr N
A Celebration of Life will be from 2-7 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Wilson Park in St. Cloud for Donald J. Breitzman, age 48, who passed away Tuesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Donald John Breitzman was born Nov. 29, 1967, in Weyauwega, Wis. to Louie & Betty (Pappenfus) Breitzman. He married Jennifer Henry on May 6, 2006, at Wilson Park in St. Cloud. Donald lived in the St. Cloud area most of his life. He enjoyed camping, BBQing, Àshing, watching movies, country music, and his dogs Frankie and Becky. Donald was a loving, generous, caring, big hearted person with a great sense of humor, everyone loved him.
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Survivors include his wife, Jennifer of St. Cloud; brothers, David (Rhonda) of Osseo, Wis., and Geno of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Bill and Jim. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com
Duane E. Kosloske Funeral Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Duane E. Kosloske, age 86, who passed away Tuesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Harvey Ehlers ofÀciated and burial was in the church cemetery. Duane was born Feb. 2, 1930, in St. Cloud to Harry Duane E. Kosloske & Ruth (Leas) Kosloske. He was raised in Sauk Rapids and lived in Minneapolis States Army, operating the from 1949-1963. He was M4 Sherman Tank in Korea. called to duty in the United In 1964 he was transferred to
0218 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 1st St S 0300 hrs – suspicious activity on 200 block of N River Ave 0310 hrs – suspicious activity on 900 block of Benton Dr N 0319 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 2nd Ave N 0713 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0847 hrs – theft on the 800 block of Cty Rd 3 0849 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 0855 hrs – informational 0906 hrs – informational 0910 hrs – criminal sexual conduct on 300 block 13th St N 0917 hrs – informational 0934 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 0939 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 1st St S 0952 hrs – informational 1006 hrs – informational 1023 hrs – informational 1034 hrs – informational 1111 hrs – informational 1135 hrs – welfare check on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1145 hrs – alarm 1224 hrs – civil problem on the 1000 block of 3rd Ave S 1321 hrs – informational 1335 hrs – civil problem 1345 hrs – informational 1407 hrs – informational 1431 hrs – domestic strangulation on 100 block 2nd Ave N 1457 hrs – informational 1521 hrs – assist public 1639 hrs – assist public 1640 hrs – assist other agency 1738 hrs – trafÀc accident on the 500 block of Benton Dr N 1806 hrs – found property on the 1200 block of 1st Ave N 1821 hrs – suspicious activity on 100 block of Railway Ave 1849 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 2105 hrs – runaway on the 700 block of ½ St S 2129 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1500 block of 2nd St N 2140 hrs – suspicious activity on 10th Ave NE 2300 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 2324 hrs – death investigation on 2800 block Ontario Ct NE 4 trafÀc stops – verbal warnings issued Saturday, April 16 0330 hrs – police proactive visit on 500 block Benton Dr N 0900 hrs – animal complaint on 3rd Ave S 1012 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1013 hrs – found property on the 100 block of 17th Ct 1115 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1225 hrs – dispute on the 400 block of Summit Ave S 1245 hrs – domestic assault on Benton Dr S 1255 hrs – trafÀc accident on Summit Ave S and 5th St S 1330 hrs – juvenile problem on the 2700 block of Ocarnia Dr 1359 hrs – property damage on the 800 block of 1st St N 1400 hrs – disturbance/noise complaint on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1431 hrs – 911 hang up 1530 hrs – juvenile problem on the 1200 block of 5th St S 1545 hrs – trespassing on the 1700 block of Benton Dr N 1839 hrs – informational 1944 hrs – juvenile problem on the 2700 block of Ocarnia Dr 1953 hrs – property damage 1957 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 2132 hrs – informational 2232 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of 5th St S 3 trafÀc stops – 1 DWI, 1 written warning and 1 verbal warning issued Sunday, April 17 0213 hrs – police proactive visit on 100 block of River Ave S 0335 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0403 hrs – theft on the 800 block of Pearl View Dr 0423 hrs – suspicious activity 1200 block of Fieldstone Dr 0544 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1030 hrs – assist public 1046 hrs – Àres on the 800 block of Summit Ave S 1130 hrs – found property on 3rd Ave S 1256 hrs – assist public 1440 hrs – burglary on the 400 block of 5th St N 1503 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1616 hrs – disturbance/noise complaint 800 block 7th Ave N 1634 hrs – assist other agency 1801 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1 trafÀc stop – verbal warning issued
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A time of sharing was at 1 p.m. Sat., April 23, 2016, at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Jessica Lynn Neu, age 32, who passed away Monday at her home. Visitation was from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Jessica Lynn Neu was born March 20, 1984, in St. Cloud to Brian Neu and Julie Gerjets. She worked as an LPN for Talahi Care Center and Accurate Home Care. Jessica enjoyed spending time with her daughters, going to parks, dancing, and always being with friends. She was a hard worker and was very smart and social. Jessica would want to be remembered as a happy person. Survivors include her parents, Brian (Deb) Neu of St. Cloud and Julie Gerjets of Sauk Rapids; daughters, Sira Sowe of St. Cloud and the St. Cloud region. Duane was a mechanical foreman for Great Northern Railroad and Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Duane was a handyman, who could Àx or modify anything. He truly enjoyed his time working on the railroad and was a perfectionist on and off the job. He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and his dogs, Skipper and Scooter.
Jessica Lynn Neu Savana Okon of St. Cloud; stepmother, Elizabeth Smith of Cold Spring; sisters, Miranda Neu of Sauk Rapids and Briana (Pollard) Johnson (Trevor) of Waynesville, MO; best friend, Jessica Legg of St. Cloud; and nieces and nephew, Abby, Justin, and Alyssa Behrendt, Micciah Rodriguez, and Vera Johnson. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com
Survivors include his sons, Michael (Diane) of New Hope and Gary of Gilbert, AZ; brother, Larry of Palm Coast, FL; grandsons, Cory (Katie), Shane (Tana), Kyle and great grandchildren, Karson, Emmett and Ruby. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Audrey Kosloske, Jean Hall and JoAnn Evje. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com
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WAYNE, Neb. — Wayne State College head women’s soccer coach Bruce Erickson has announced the signing of one local athlete, Marianna Blair from Sauk Rapids, who will continue her athletic and academic career by playing soccer at Wayne State College. Marianna Blair is a midÀelder from Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Minnesota. She earned All-State, All-Area and All-Conference honors during her senior season and has received All-Conference honors three times, while
earning a varsity letter Àve times. Wayne State College is an NCAA Division II school located in Wayne, Neb. and competes in the 16-team Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The Wildcats Ànished the 2015 season with a record of 4-11-3 overall and 12th place in the NSIC with a 4-10-1 league record. WSC Ànished the year strong winning three of its last Àve games and graduated Àve seniors.
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Bats come alive in Storm 11-6 win
Team collects 16 hits by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
The box score from the Sauk Rapids-Rice vs. Fergus Falls had a lot of numbers to marvel at if you are a Storm softball fan. SR-R scored runs in Àve of seven innings and Ànished with 11 runs, 16 hits and zero errors in an impressive 11-6 win over Fergus Falls April 22 in Fergus Falls. The win was the third straight for the Storm. “We are getting stronger
as we move further into the season and that is always the goal,” said SR-R head coach Ken Karna. “We have nine games in the next two weeks so this will really show us where we stand.” Against the Otters, the Storm were up 4-1 going into the sixth inning when they broke the game open with six runs. “We had six or seven hits going into the sixth inning so we were hitting the ball well, we were just struggling to put multiple hits in a row to start scoring more runs. In the sixth it all came together. I think they had a throwing error in the sixth as well that gave us two runs
and the momentum,” Karna said. The 16 hits were a season high for SR-R as they continue to be more aggressive at the plate. “The philosophy was to be aggressive. Oftentime when we face a pitcher who isn’t overpowering with speed we get behind in the count and swing at bad pitches. We told the girls to jump on the Àrst pitch you like and make the defense work,” Karna said. Staci Meyer paced the attack with three hits, two runs and two RBI. Megan Ackerman had two hits, three RBI and a run and Ella Douvier and Jill Oldakowski
each had two hits and two runs for the Storm. Sammy Patton coasted through the Àrst Àve innings allowing just one run. She Ànished the day pitching 6 1/3 innings, while striking out seven batters. Bailey Becker got the Ànal two outs of the game. R H E SR-R 11 16 0 FF 6 8 2 SR-R 1-2-0-1-0-6-1 FF 0-0-1-0-0-2-3 SR-R: Meyer 3-H, 2-R, 2-RB, BB; Ackerman 2-H, 3-RBI, R, BB; Douvier 2-H, 2-R; Oldakowski 2-H, 2-R, RBI, BB.
Scores continue to improve by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The boys golf team continued to reduce their scores, both personally and for the team as a whole, as they competed at Wapicada Golf Club on April 19 and at the Alexandria Golf and Country Club on April 21. The team had a score of 401 at Wapicada and reduced the score even further to 375 in Alexandria, a big jump from the 498 and 462 the team scored at the two meets last week. At Wapicada, Nick Guzek scored 89, Austin Kremers scored 99, Chase
Hoops came out with 100, Ryan Kawlewski scored 113, Carter Molianen scored 130 and Zach Lewis scored 131. In Alexandria, Guzek reduced his score to 83, Hoops to 88, Kremers scored 100, Kawlewski scored 104, Chase Christensen scored 118 and Molianen scored 126. The team has a home meet at Oak Hill Golf Club on April 26 and they compete at Territory Golf Club on April 28. PHOTO BY JENNIFER COYNE
Nick Guzek watches his ball land near the Áag on the 11th hole at the Alexandria Golf Course April 21.
Posch helps Storm past Otters by DAVID T. HOESCHEN STAFF WRITER
The Storm won big in Fergus Falls on April 22, defeating the Otters by a margin of 9-4, thanks to both the arm and bat of freshman Brady Posch. The Storm got started quickly, scoring two runs in the Àrst inning. Senior Matt Johnson and junior Bjorn Hanson scored off a single from Posch. SR-R added two more runs in the third inning when freshman Cole Fuecker and Posch each went on to score on a passed ball that upped the lead to 4-0. The Storms lead was 4-3 in the top of the seventh inning when the Storm strung together Àve runs with hits coming from Posch, Bjorn Hanson and junior Logan Siemers. Their Price
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I was pleased with how aggressively Ethan Bengtson, Cole Fuecker and Brady Posch swung the bat.” Bengtson also had a spectacular diving catch in the third inning of the game, saving a run for SR-R. The Storm scored their other run of the game when Zach Fuecker touched home-plate after a Hanson single. Junior Noah Klinefelter, Johnson, Alex Zika and Tyler Kranz each pitched in the game for SR-R. R H E SR-R 2 5 2 A 8 8 2 SR-R 0-1-0-0-0-1-0 A 2-0-0-5-1-0-x SR-R: Hanson H, RBI; Posch H, RBI.
A comeback to win by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm’n Sabres boys lacrosse team scored their Àrst win on April 19. The team plowed an 8-2 victory over the Tri-MAC Blackhawks at Minnehaha Academy, making it the team’s Àrst win in program history. “The team dominated the game in terms of possession and shots throughout the match, but struggled to convert goal scoring chances early-on,” said head coach Roy Snyder. The game was tied 0-0 at the end of the Àrst quarter, but the Storm’n Sabres took a 2-1 lead going into halftime. “In the fourth quarter,
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FF 0-0-0-1-1-1-1 SR-R: Cole Fuecker 2R; Hanson 3-H, R; Johnson H, 2R; Posch 3-H, 3-RBI, R; Siemers 3B, RBI, R. St. Cloud Apollo 8, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2 The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm were handed their Àrst lost on Tuesday, April 19. They lost 8-2 at the hands of the Apollo Eagles at Dick Putz Field. After being down early in the Àrst by two runs, the Storm grabbed a run off of a Posch single, scoring Eric Burski in the second to trim the deÀcit to 2-1. The Eagles broke the game open with a 5-run fourth inning. “We need to improve on throwing strikes early in the count and being aggressive in the zone,” said Hille. “This will help us to compete and dictate the tempo of the game more effectively.
our offense found its groove and put up Àve goals to pull away from the Blackhawks,” Snyder said. “They made great strides during the game.” The team was led by Sartell’s Jordan Roller, scoring two goals and three assists, GrifÀn Trondson, scoring two goals and one assist, and Cole Nelson, scoring one goal and two assists. Thomas Magarian, Michael Ramseth and Tron Trondson each added goals, with Bryant Hanna and Tron Trondson each adding an assist. Tim Strom made two saves in goal to pick up his Àrst win of the season. The team will compete against Monticello on April 26 for their next match.
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The boys tennis team lost to the Fergus Falls Otters April 21 with a Ànal score of 2-5. McKinley Lain lost 1-6, 2-6 in No. 2 singles. Gage Donovan and Ben Colgan
lost 1-6, 3-6, 6-6, 6-8 in No. 2 doubles. Michael Neubauer and Wil Eckhoff lost 3-8 in No. 3 doubles. Cooper GrauFirkus and Creed Studenski lost 0-8 and Braedyn Leeb and Gavin Martin lost 2-8. The team’s next match is on April 26 in Brainerd.
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Ringger, Zaske Ànish on top by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Sam Ringger and Mikayla Zaske are two of many on the Storm track team that came out on top at the Rum River Relays Revival on April 21, which took place at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. Ringger pulled ahead near the end of the 1,600 meter run to take Àrst by 1.5 seconds, Ànishing with a time of 4:59.56. Zaske took Àrst in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 54.76, Despite the top performances across the team, both the boys and the girls fell short of taking the meet. The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys team scored 54 points to Apollo’s 67 and Princeton’s 29. The girls scored 53 points to Princeton’s 71 and Apollo’s 28. Scores in the Àeld events and hurdles races are the bestcombined total from the top three entries for each school in each event. The team also competed in the Tri City United Titans Invitational on Saturday. At that meet, the girls team came in third with 86 points and the boys team came in sixth with 41 points.
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Ashley Tapio competed in the long jump event against St. Cloud Apollo and Princeton on April 21, scoring a 14-09.50.
5:22.69; 6th Dakotah Johnson 6th 5:26.00. Girls 1,600 M run: 1st Paige Sunstrom 5:48.06; 2nd Kayleen Martins 5:58.70. Girls 100 M hurdles: 4th Brooke Strand 18.02; 5th Zaske 18.33; 6th Anna Hasbrouck 18.67; 12th Results from the St. Cloud Brooke Helget 20.95; 13th OlApollo/Princeton meet: ivia Krepp 21.32; 14th Isabella Boys 1,600 M run: 1st Ringger Molesky 21.68. 4:59.56; 5th Jerad Schlichting Boys 110 M hurdles: 7th Tyler
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Boys distance relay: 2nd SRR 13:59.40. Girls 4 x 400 M relay: 1st SRR 4:35.43. Boys 4 x 400 M relay: 2nd SRRA 3:45.56; 5th SRR-B 4:26.19. Girls pole vault: 1st Victoria Thompson 8-06.00. Boys pole vault: 2nd Stephen Erickson 11-00.00; 3rd Jaden Newbanks 10-06.00; 7th Jordan Newbanks 8-00.00. Girls triple jump: 3rd Kristen Petron 30-04.75; 4th Zaske 2905.75. Boys triple jump: 1st Jared Timm 38-07.00; 2nd Michael Marlin 38-00.75; 5th Cole Ritten 3602.75; 11th Carter ShimabukuroKing 31-06.00. Girls shot put: 4th Abby Walsh 27-01.50; 5th Thompson 2607.25; 8th Helget 23-03.75; 11th Paige Folkerts 21-09.50; 16th Tessa Fernholz 19-01.00; 18th Brooke Butkowski 18-02.25; 23rd Amber Eisenschenk 1601.00; 25th Grace Eigen 1310.00. Boys shot put: 1st Carriveau 41-02.50; 2nd Creedence McDermond 39-00.00; 3rd Ian Hayes 3806.25; 5th Andrew Syvertson 35-00.25; 7th Hunter Branson 32-11.50; 10th Roman Hanson 25-02.75; 15th Matthew Alf 22-05.25. Girls high jump: 2nd Bergen Henkemeyer 4-10.00; 5th Bailey Roscoe 4-06.00; 5th Anna Magnan 4-06.00; 9th Kjerstin Haeny 4-02.00; 10th Martins 4-00.00. Boys high jump: 1st Marcus Santillana 5-06.00; 5th Mitch Trnka J5-02.00; 11th T. Syvertson 4-10.00. Girls long jump: 2nd Anna Scapanski 14-08.75; 6th Zaske 14-01.75; 7th Brooke Lorentz 13-02.75; 14th Ashley Tapio 1101.25. Boys long jump: 1st Timm 1906.75; 2nd Jordan Newbanks 1803.75; 10th Erickson 15-11.25; 16th Trnka 14-09.50. Girls discus throw: 2nd Thompson 84-10; 6th Folkerts 69-06; 7th Walsh 69-01; 9th Butkowski 67-00; 19th Eisenschenk 46-08; 21st Eigen 34-03. Boys discus throw: 1st Carriveau 100-03; 3rd Hayes 94-00; 4th McDermond 89-02; 5th Branson 86-11; 6th A. Syvertson 84-01; 8th Trnka 81-01; 10th Hanson 78-05.
Syvertson 19.88; 8th Spencer Weber 20.67; 9th De Andre Jackson 25.63. Girls 4 x 100 M relay: 2nd SRRA 55.75; 6th SRR-B 1:02.60; 8th SRR-C 1:09.72. Girls 4 x 800 M relay: 1st SRR 10:58.15. Boys 4 x 800 M relay: 2nd SRR 10:17.32. Girls 800 M sprint: 2nd SRR-B 2:29.81. Girls 300 M hurdles: 1st Zaske 54.76; 2nd Hasbrouck 54.83; 10th Krepp 1:04.78. Boys 300 M hurdles: 5th Mitchel Peterson 50.02; 7th Weber 50.99; 9th T. Syvertson 52.30; 10th Richard Carriveau 53.22. Girls 1,600 M sprint: 2nd SRR-A 5:20.56. Boys 1,600 M sprint: 2nd SRR-A 4:25.45; 4th SRR-B 4:41.14. Girls 4 x 100 M relay: 3rd SRRA 1:06.71. Boys 4 x 100 M relay throwers: 1st SRR 55.59. Girls 4 x 200 M relay: 2nd SRRC 2:00.71; 3rd SRR-A 2:15.28; 5th SRR-B 2:35.67. Boys 4 x 200 M relay: 4th SRRResults from the TCU meet: A 1:46.93; 6th SRR-B 2:03.60. Girls distance relay: 1st SRR Girls 100 M dash: 4th Conarro 14.00; 18th Ross 16.47. 14:20.60.
Boys 100 M dash: 17th Chase Timlin 13.49; 24th Taylor 14.59; 25th Stangl 16.13. Girls 200 M dash: 6th Conarro 29.73; 9th Magnan 30.31; 11th Haeny 31.47. Boys 200 M dash: 14th Holmes 26.52; 16th Jackson 27.12; 17th Granite Moliga. Girls 400 M dash: 2nd Petron 1:03.97; 6th Fernholz 1:05.41; 8th Roscoe 1:07.18. Boys 400 M dash: 20th Schoen 1:04.73; 22nd Moliga 1:05.14; 23rd Johnson 1:06.97. Girls 800 M run: 4th Julia Severson 2:37.57; 5th Jocelyn Thorson 2:43.67; 8th Mader 2:46.42. Boys 800 M run: 10th Chainagubo Balo 2:19.65; 11th Alex Torvik 2:22.20; 13th Tyler Och 2:24.32. Girls 1,600 M run: 2nd Sunstrom 5:45.58. Boys 1,600 M run: 5th Ian Galligan 4:51.58; 8th Leavey 5:03.74; 19th Jordan Baron 5:50.00. Girls 3,200 M run: 2nd Sunstrom 12:25.63; 6th Martins 13:08.36. Boys 3,200 M run: 5th Ringger 10:56.39; 13th Schlicht-
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The Storm’n Sabres girls lacrosse team played two games last week. The Àrst was against St. Cloud Tech on April 19 and the second
What do you like most about tennis? My favorite part of tennis is that it is a life long sport I will be able to continue to play after high school. What is the strength of your game? The greatest strength to my game is being positive because I may not win many games, let alone a match, but I will play just as hard for the Àrst point as I will for the match point.
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Summer Koenig watches action on the other side of the Àeld during the April 19 game against St. Cloud Tech.
Tell us about the most memorable match you’ve ever been a part of. My most memorable match is any match I get into enough that other people hear me talk to the ball or say something out loud to myself for motivation . They wonder what I’m doing, and that’s when I know I’m having fun. Who is your favorite professional tennis player? My favorite professional tennis player is Ivan Lendl because I have adopted his model of a one hand backhand.
was against Monticello on April 23. The team lost to St. Cloud Tech 7-6 in double overtime. Bre Hess scored one goal, Katie Lucas scored one, Molly Mahowald scored one and Summer Koenig scored three. Goalie Diana Deuel had nine saves out of 16 shots. Against Monticello, the Storm’n Sabres lost 15-8, with Koenig scoring three goals and Clare Minnerath scoring three. Deuel had six saves out of 21 shots.
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Chapman scores personal best by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The girls golf team competed at two events this week – Rich-Spring Golf Club on April 18 and on their home turf at Oak Hill Golf Club April 21. Allie Chapman, an eighth grader on the varsity team, shot her personal best of 108 at Oak Hill. The team took ninth of nine teams at the RichSpring meet with a score of 504. Danielle Holmvig and Krissy Ploeger each scored 119 points, Chapman scored 131, Tristyn Anderson, Ally Walz and Jenna Bukowski all scored 135. The girls improved their score by nine points at the Oak Hill meet, but still placed ninth of the nine teams with a score of 500. Chapman scored 108, Ploeger scored 121, Anderson scored 129 and Walz scored 142.
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Working with his Scheels enjoy raising beef herd closest friends by ANDREA BORGERDING & NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITERS
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But the one thing Schmitt is looking forward to the most is planning ÀtROYALTON – For the ting and showmanship next year, Austin Schmitt workshops for the junior will be working with some members. “These will allow me of his closest friends on the chance to the Minnesota personally conJunior Holstein nect with the Association younger mem(MJHA) board bers and teach of directors. them what I Schmitt, the learned by atson of Mark and tending these Natalie Schmitt in the past,” he from Rice, was said. elected as the Currentnew president of the MJHA board Austin Schmitt ly, Schmitt has two workshops in March. Serving alongside scheduled for the upcoming Schmitt are nine other youth year. “I’m hoping to have from across Minnesota. “It is going to be a Àve scheduled for the year,” great group to work with,” Schmitt said. “Any family Schmitt said. “They all or county can host them.” As an older member of know their roles and they do what is expected of them.” the organization, Schmitt, Although Schmitt had who milks 85 cows with his previously served on the family, has been actively board as a director and all involved in MJHA and imbreeds liaison, he was nom- mersed in the dairy indusinated and elected by fellow try. “I really enjoyed the members to serve on the community aspect of it and board again. “I was ecstatic,” Schmitt still do,” he said. “No matsaid about being re-elected. ter where I go, a show or a “It was an honor that they sale, I know people.” That sense of commuwanted me to come back.” After the initial elec- nity is what kept Schmitt tions were held among the active in the organization entire membership, the old attending every state conand new board members vention and a few national competing met to elect which positions conventions, the newly elected board on the dairy quiz bowl and members would be serving. dairy jeopardy teams, parSchmitt was nominated ticipating in the Àtting and showmanship workshops, and elected as president. “I was so humbled that and attending farm tours. “Being involved in all they chose me to serve that role. It’s the voice of the as- of this helped me realize sociation,” he said. “I know my future career was going how important being presi- to be in the dairy industry dent is and there were other because it reminded me members that could have how important dairy was to easily done it and done it me,” Schmitt said. With his year as a leadwell.” This upcoming year, er on the board ahead of Schmitt’s main roles as the him, Schmitt is hoping to president will be acting as inspire the next generation the liaison between the ju- of junior members. “Looking at these junior and senior associations, attending Holstein shows niors, I see a strong sector throughout the state to pro- of junior members in Minmote the Holstein associa- nesota coming up,” he said. tion and advocate for junior “They are the future, and I members to attend the state hope we can build them up convention during the up- to be the next leaders of the organization.” coming year.
RICE – Tony and Karla Scheel are no strangers to hard work. They both grew up on dairy farms. Today, they are successfully running a trucking company and operating a 40-cow beef operation. “It’s Áexible,” said Karla Scheel of raising beef cows. “It’s more Áexible than milking.” The Scheels purchased their farm from Tony’s mom in 2012. To start out, they bought eight red Angus cows from a friend. Since then, they have bred all the cows back to a Black Angus bull. “We are weeding out the red and going full black because the black hide brings more money at the sales barn,” Scheel said. The Scheels sell the steers once they have reached 1,400-1,500 pounds. They keep all of the heifers to replenish the herd. They also own 260 acres of cropland and rent another 30 acres where they raise wheat, corn and soybeans. All the crops go to feeding and bedding their cattle. Since Tony is trucking grain every day, Karla mostly manages the farm. The cows are fed a TMR of silage, grass hay, mineral protein and alfalfa every other day. Two different batches of TMR are mixed – one for cows and one for
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Tony and Karla Scheel stand on their farm the morning of April 27 in Rice. The Scheels received a Livestock Investment Grant in 2014 which helped them expand their beef herd.
steers. Scheel works the farm’s daily chores into her busy schedule of raising seven children, ages 15 to 1. She said all of their children enjoy the cows. “Our herd is very tame because the kids are out there constantly,” Scheel said. “Every cow in the barn has a name. They aren’t your typical beef cows, they’ll stand and lick you. But I’d rather
have it this way than if you say ‘boo’ and the whole herd is gone. If our herd gets out, we can call them and they all come back.” In 2014, the Scheels made improvements to their beef operation by building a new barn, 132 feet long by 102 feet wide, the barn houses 80 head and a manure storage shed. The barn layout includes a feed alley down the center, the east
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While her husband works full-time hauling grain for their business Scheel Trucking, Karla manages the farm. Some of her daily chores include mixing two batches of TMR – one for steers, one for cows – and feeding it to her herd.
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side of the barn includes two pens of cows, a heated shop and vet room. The west side of the barn includes four pens including a special needs pen, a youngstock pen and two pens which hold feeder steers. “We did not have adequate shelter to grow our herd,” Scheel said. “The only way to do that was to build a facility.” To help with Ànancing the project, the Scheels applied for a Livestock Investment Grant through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. They received $25,000 in grant funding which paid for the roof on the manure storage shed. With the completion of the barn, the Scheels’ cows calve indoors. They calve 20 cows in the spring and 20 calves in the fall. All of Scheels’ cattle are kept in the barn during the winter – which is not typical for beef herds. “My fall calves seem to do better and in the spring, I’m not calving in the snow or mud,” Scheel said. Scheel realizes many farmers are successful without calving indoors but she prefers keeping the cows in the barn. She said there is a higher rate of losing calves when they are out in the elements.
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How long have you been hoof trimming? I have been hoof trimming for 13 years. What interested you in this career? Explain. Growing up on a dairy farm, I was surrounded by dairy cattle. I was also involved in 4-H. Working with and showing cattle at the Benton County Fair and state fair became the highlight of my summers. In high school I enjoyed FFA and DECA. I went to college for a general business management degree, but I always knew that I wanted to be involved in agribusiness. About six months after college, my brother Mitch, who already had an established hoof trimming business, encouraged me to start Nate’s Hoof Care, Rice. my own business because he saw the demand was growing and it was difÀcult for him to keep up with his Who is your customer majority are within an hour training was taught “hands customers. base? I trim for over 100 of Rice. Some are hobby on” while working for farms each year and the farms with a few animals. my brother a few days a Most of my customers are week for six months before family farms with less than starting my own business. 150 cows, but I do have I am a member of the Hoof Association, some clients with over 500 Trimmers which is an association animals. with hundreds of other What sort of training/ hoof trimmers all from education did you go around the world. Every through? All of my initial 18 months I attend a three
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Nate Ackerman walks a cow into his hoof trimming chute last week on a dairy near New London.
day conference that teaches new information and better techniques on how to do our job more efÀciently. Years ago, hoof trimmers used hand tools and ropes to hoof trim. Today specialized wheels are used on grinders and most hoof trimmers work with a hydraulic hoof trimming chute. What do you most enjoy about hoof trimming? I enjoy working with many different people in the hoof trimming business. There is a great local network of other hoof trimmers, and it is fun to visit with each other to get new ideas. I have the opportunity to work for different kinds of farming operations that are out there. Everything from a hobby farm to the robotic milking barns brings something new every day. What is the most challenging aspect about your job? Cattle get nervous on hoof trimming day and can be dangerous to themselves or the people around them by slipping and falling or trying to jump gates. With working on so many farms, the biggest challenge I see is the slippery wet concrete
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or icy conditions in the winter. Most farms are able to prevent an accident by utilizing grooved concrete, barn lime, sand or bedding in the pen where animals will be hoof trimmed. I always strive for safety for myself and the animals I am working with. Please explain a typical day for you. Most days I trim 40 - 60 cows. A lot of days I am able to work for two or three farms. Some of my customers are scheduled once a month and only pick out a group of animals that need to be trimmed. I have customers that prefer to trim every animal on their farm every six months while other customers I only see once a year. I usually try and schedule my customers together, based on how many animals are at each stop and their location. Why is hoof trimming important? Most dairy cows are housed on concrete Áoors now, or are left in a tie stall barn where their feet need attention from a hoof trimmer. If dairy cows are not trimmed to properly balance their feet, the hooves can become overgrown or develop ulcers or other hoof diseases. If cows start to get any type of hoof problems, the milk production will go down. This cuts into the farmers bottom line. What is one of your fondest memories while on the job? Some issues do concern me. I have a neighbor and another customer with miniature donkeys. I got talked into hoof trimming these animals. They have very different anatomy of the hoof structure compared to cattle. My young sons were able to watch the miniature donkeys in my hoof trimming chute which is meant for cattle. It was comical seeing such a small animal in a large truck. The boys enjoyed watching their dad try to Àgure out how to properly trim the donkey’s hooves. Please tell me about yourself. I grew up on a 100 cow dairy farm in Sauk Rapids. I am the youngest of 12 children in my family. My brothers Pete and Kevin own and operate the farmstead now. I live in Rice with my wife Erica, children Wyatt 6, Zander 4, Alayna 3, Myla & Brynn, 16 months. My hobbies include hunting, camping and Àshing with my friends and family. What animals do you trim? I trim 99 percent dairy cows. My other one percent of work is beef cattle, bulls and steers. Beef cattle are typically on pastures, therefore, the feet do not need trimming very often.
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PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER The Scheels calve their beef cows indoors in spring and fall. They also keep their cattle in the barn throughout the winter.
“We haven’t lost a calf since we’ve calved indoors,” Scheel said. The majority of the calves are weaned at 6-7 months of age. Scheel said since she has a small herd and the barn to use, she is able to wean as needed. “If a cow lost a good amount of weight because the calf milked it off of her, I will wean the calf earlier to give the cow a little more time to put the desired weight back on before she has her next calf,” Scheel said. Likewise, if the calf could use the extra milk from the cow, Scheel will give the calf more time before weaning. Scheel also tries to make
weaning less stressful on the cow and calf by separating the two at one week of age. “I separate the cows and calves and allow the calves to eat feed,” Scheel said. “I do this twice a day for 30 minutes. At Àrst, the calves do not eat, but it gets them in the habit of being separated for a short period of time from their mom.” After weaning and the cows and calves settle into a routine of eating and drinking, the Scheels vaccinate the cows and calves. In the spring, the cattle are put out to pasture. The Scheels rent a pasture four miles from their farm. During the summer months, most of the cattle are gone and the barn is partially
empty. Scheel said their children’s involvement has led them to show cattle through the Morrison County 4-H. In May, the 4-H cattle are separated off and are fed a special diet and are groomed every other day. “The 4-H cattle are spoiled but the kids absolutely love being involved with them,” Scheel said. As a busy farm manager and raising a family, Karla knows the daily rewards of hard work. Together, the Scheels hope the experience of hardwork and farming will inspire the next generation to grow and continue the farming tradition.
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Vannurden embraces background by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
GILMAN — When most high school seniors are Ànishing their lunch or school days, Molly Vannurden is making the 20 minute drive to Gilman. Vannurden, a senior at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, is one of four stu-
dents who has elected to receive high school credit through on-the-job-training. She is currently fulÀlling that credit at Gilman Co-op Creamery—and getting paid to do so. The daughter of Ken and Stacy, Vannurden, grew up off Highway 25 and Pine Road NE near Rice. Al-
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though not living on a farm herself, she has been active in agriculture from a young age, spending ample amount of time at her grandparent’s dairy just a mile down the road. “It was just something we did,” Vannurden said. “Being on the farm and being involved in the ag community has almost been expected of us.” Last spring, Vannurden enrolled in the agriculture work release program rather than taking an in-school elective. “I heard about it through a cousin who had participated. I didn’t want to sit in school and take classes I wasn’t interested in or felt I already knew,” Vannurden said. “This is my elective. I just come to work instead.” After leaving a past job and spending time as a nanny during the summer, Vannurden realized she needed to Ànd an ag-related job before fall. She planned on milking cows and feeding calves, but when Gilman Co-op Creamery expanded, she jumped at the opportunity to work in the new store. “I genuinely enjoy the ag community and love working here,” Vannurden said. “I like the small-town feel and knowing everyone’s name as they walk through the door. I didn’t realize how much I liked that feeling until being here and I’m really starting to embrace my background.” Vannurden is more or less graded on accountability. She is scheduled to work
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Sauk Rapids-Rice High School senior Molly Vannurden receives educational credit for her work at Gilman Co-op Creamery through an ag-based work release program.
from 2-7 p.m. each Monday through Friday, and works an occasional weekend as well. Students are required to work 15 hours each week in order to pass the program. Each day, after completing her shift, Vannurden logs into an online Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET) to record her hours and tasks completed throughout the workday. The AET summarizes her experiences and produces reports for her teacher as well as other in-
vested parties. Most of her shift, Vannurden can be found behind the register at the co-op. She cashiers and calls in feed orders for customers. Vannurden has been versed on some feed products and is learning more every day. This helps her suggest feed options for guests and ultimately increases her customer service skills. When the store is slow, her job is to keep busy—cleaning, stocking shelves, checking dates
on food items and helping wherever she possibly can. “Having this help is huge for us full-timers,” said Tina Peschl of Gilman Coop. “Knowing she is coming in each day lifts a huge weight off our shoulders.” In addition to tracking her hours and tasks online and being equally accountable to her managers and instructor, Vannurden was required to organize a resume, cover letter and portfolio for her time spent on-the-job. Her future plans are to attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College and transfer into nursing school, so Vannurden based her portfolio on skills she’s learned which will help her in the nursing Àeld. Teamwork and communication were two that came to mind. “I’m kind of a shy person and working here people don’t care—they are going to talk to you like they’ve known you your entire life whether they have or not. You have to roll with it,” Vannurden said. “This job has helped me become more outgoing. I’ve met a lot more people in the community and had the chance to put faces to names. I think this experience will beneÀt me in the long run.” Vannurden believes work release has given her more freedom and allowed her to feel one step closer to college. It has also helped connect her to the community in which she’s been raised.
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Consumer survey Consumer trust of the food industry is getting better, but there’s a long way to go in assuring the American public that the food they buy is safe. The advertising and marketing agency, “Sullivan Higdon and Sink” has been conducting a series of surveys under the title “FoodThink” to gage the public’s perception of the food industry. In the latest survey, 65 percent said they want to know more about the food production process, but they want that information to come from a transparent and trustworthy source. When asked if they agreed with the statement, “As a whole, the agriculture
community is transparent in how food is produced,” only 37 percent of consumers agreed. A low number, but it’s actually quite an improvement (up 15 percent) since 2012. The majority (34 percent) were neutral with only 9 percent saying they strongly disagree with the statement. The highest ratings for transparency came from millennials and parents with the lowest ratings from boomers, bad cooks and non-parents. (They actually asked participants if they were good or bad cooks.) According to Sullivan Higdon and Sink, increased media attention and dialogue about food production and the food industry’s will-
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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – April 5, 2016 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 5, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon and Jake Bauerly present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the agenda as written. A number of individuals addressed the Board under Open Forum with concerns about the condition of County Road 78 (the northerly portion): Keith Hackett (1853 – 155th St NE, Rice), Larry Hackett (15850 – 15th Ave NE, Rice), Randy Hackett (17190 – 15th Ave NE, Rice), Cory Vannurden (15585 – 15th Ave NE, Rice), Dennis Vannurden (15695 – 15th Ave NE, Rice), Melvin Hackett (17010 Aspen Rd NE, Rice), David Nielsen (1234 Pine Rd NE, Rice), Allan Wollak (14757 – 15th Ave NE, Rice), Tony Scheel (1577 Pine Rd NE, Rice), Dan Schlichting (1435 – 125th St NW, Rice), and Kelly Nelson (14377 – 15th Ave NE, Rice). Comments included requests to improve and widen the northerly portion of the road (5 miles), similar to the improvements made to the southerly portion of CR 78; this portion of the road contains sinkholes and is too narrow for today’s agricultural equipment; trafÀc counts “aren’t there” because the road is falling apart and vehicles are choosing to use alternate routes; widening of the road could lead to improvements to the highline poles as well (address concern with stray voltage); our children can’t safely walk or bike on this road; need to spend the money now “to make this road suitable” or you will be spending more money in a few years—“if you can’t afford the overlay, widen the shoulder and give us a gravel road for a couple years…” Commissioner Popp stated his agreement that justiÀcation exists to improve and widen this portion of CR 78 as well; the “problem” is the funding. Chair Buerkle indicated that the County Board will view this roadway as part of their spring road tour (this portion of CR 78 is identiÀed as a reclaim in the Àve-year road plan in year 2017). Popp/McMahon unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2016 as written; 2) accept and Àle Management Team Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2016 as written; 3) approve 3.2 Beer License for St. Elizabeth Church—June 26, 2016—for the annual church bazaar; 4) approve Tax Abatement for Parcel 08.00454.00; 5) approve 2016 SCORE Grant Applications Round I; 6) approve 2016 Solid Waste Newspaper Contract/Post Card Advertisement, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve 2016 In-Squad Computer Grant with the State of Minnesota, and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve agreement between Benton County and the City of Foley for 4th Street Reconstruction Project, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 9) approve Final Pay Voucher for Project SAP 005-603-026 (CSAH 3 “Roundabout Project”) to Landwehr Construction, and authorize the Chair to sign. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve a proclamation for National Telecommunicator’s Week in Benton County (April 10-16, 2016), recognizing the talented and dedicated men and women of the Benton County Dispatch Center, who are the Àrst point of contact for people seeking help from Àre, EMS, or law enforcement. Sheriff Troy Heck provided a Àrst quarter 2016 report: issued over 300 permits to purchase and carry Àrearms; top Àve crimes continue to be fraud, theft, harassment, DUI, and domestic. He stated his intent to report on drug task force activity over the past year at the next Board meeting. Gerry Maciej, District Manager, Benton Soil & Water Conservation District, reported on the 2015 accomplishments of Benton SWCD. He explained that Benton SWCD Ànances its day to day operations through a variety of revenue sources, which include federal, state, county, self-generated and other miscellaneous sources; Benton SWCD generated almost $1.4 million in direct Ànancial assistance for conservation activities in Benton County in 2015. Commissioner Popp thanked Maciej and his staff for the good work they do. Popp noted that he is a member of the Little Rock Creek Sustainable Groundwater Use Planning Advisory Team; he asked that Benton SWCD also provide input to this advisory team. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:42 a.m. to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:37 a.m. A public hearing to consider Ordinance #457, amending the Benton County Development Code Ordinance, to allow for Alternative Local Septic Systems, clariÀcations, and additional septic regulations, was opened at 10:38 a.m. Joe Janish, Department of Development Director, explained that his department issued 210 septic permits from January 1, 2011 until June 30, 2013; staff is aware of two cases where soil borings were provided that did not meet the 12 inches of separation requirement (there are currently about six cases). Janish pointed out that the current ordinance requires two Type I septic sites (12” of separation) for new construction/lot splits; the proposed ordinance amendment allowing for alternative systems would not apply within shoreland, well head protection areas, and food, beverage or lodging facilities. He clariÀed that Benton County does not have a rule that every system that is installed must be a mound; the site itself determines the type of system to be installed. Janish noted that both St. Louis County and Mille Lacs County allow for alternative septic systems; the cost of constructing and operating an alternative system will likely be greater than a typical mound or typical septic system (depending on location) and a potential lower “life expectancy.” He noted that staff is not recommending that a soil scientist report be required in conjunction with the alternative system; however, a wetland delineation report would be required, as well as a septic designer and an operating permit (with review by county staff yearly, or every two or three years). Janish reported on a concern of staff/ Planning Commission—what if Benton County’s soils do not allow systems to work? He stated that the “exit strategy” would be either holding tanks or advanced systems. Janish spoke of a need for some way of notifying future interested buyers that these properties contain a unique type of septic system. Janish referenced the potential for increased liability on the part of the county; if the concept of “alternative local standards” becomes a “hot subject”, there’s a potential for need of additional stafÀng (more follow-up and compliance monitoring). He referenced MPCA’s comment that the alternative septic ordinance include a minimum separation of 6 inches; anything under 6 inches would require approval through the variance process. Janish clariÀed that the proposed ordinance would apply to new construction only (when only one Type 1 site is found or no Type I sites are found). He pointed out that if the alternative ordinance is not adopted, the individual would need to pursue a variance or not build on that particular piece of property. Janish reviewed other changes as proposed under Ordinance #457; the Planning Commission has provided a positive recommendation related to this ordinance. Speaking in favor of the proposed ordinance was Gary Meyer, licensed designer/inspector since 1990. Meyer stated he did not foresee these systems failing under typical conditions. He pointed out that the State, under MN Rules 7080 allows “other systems” to be placed on a lot created prior to January 23, 1996, regardless if it is new construction or not; Benton County is more restrictive in terms of new construction and does not permit “other systems” for new construction regardless of when the lot was created. Meyer would like to see the county remove this more restrictive standard as it makes many sites ineligible. Pat Corrigan, Land Care Environmental Services, stated he is not in favor of the “time dosing” requirement (this is an MPCA requirement). His main concern with the proposed ordinance is related to the operating permit, speciÀcally the annual requirement for the home owner to submit information; he would like to keep this provision “as light as possible so as not to restrict and overburden the home owner with an additional expense…” Corrigan inquired if a variance application will still be allowed for sites where two Type I sites can be found, but are not located where the home owner desires to build. No one was present to speak in opposition; the public hearing was closed at 11:07 a.m.
Janish responded to two of the questions previously raised, stating that, if desired by the County Board, he could pursue an ordinance amendment to remove the more restrictive standard (and allow “other systems” on lots created prior to January 23, 1996). In answer to Corrigan’s question, Janish stated that the applicant could apply for a variance to not use those two Type I sites; that would be a decision of the Board of Adjustment. Janish stated that it would be difÀcult to quantify how many individuals would be interested in an alternative system. Bauerly asked the question—if the county has the Ànal say, why does the home owner have to hire someone to verify the soil borings? Janish explained that the State requires two individuals to verify. McMahon inquired as to potential liability for the county in deviating from the state standards. Michelle Meyer, Assistant County Attorney, explained that if a failing system were approved by the county, and environmental concerns arise, the county could be partially liable in those situations. Bauerly inquired of including a “hold harmless” clause when dealing with alternative systems. Meyer agreed with including this clause, but noted that it may not protect the county if related to an environmental concern. Buerkle asked how MCIT coverage may or may not apply. Bauerly asked how many counties allow “other systems” on lots created prior to January 23, 1996 (as allowed under State rules). Janish stated that, from what he is seeing, most of the issues are arising from lots created after that date. Popp inquired if a wetland delineation is required for an alternative septic system regardless of where the site is located; he pointed out that wetlands can be determined from maps at the Farm Service Center and this is an added expense if it is obvious that wetlands are not present at or near the site. Janish pointed out that a wetland delineation and a wetland determination are two different things; having a third party perform the wetland delineation keeps that process “at arm’s length” from county staff (staff provides the veriÀcation). Buerkle inquired about a way to notify future potential owners of the presence of an alternative septic system. Meyer stated that a requirement could be added that the home owner record this information against their title; she also stated the need for county enforcement of the operating permits and ensuring that the home owner is in compliance with those permits. Peschl noted that this ordinance is needed to allow some type of option for those properties that can’t meet the 12” inches of separation. Motion by Peschl to adopt proposed Ordinance #457, with clariÀcations (i.e. recording documentation, wetland delineations, and pre-1996 lots of record). Second by Bauerly. Janish suggested that the Board table this item to the next County Board meeting, and direct staff to draft additional language to address issues discussed at this meeting. Peschl withdrew his motion and Bauerly withdrew his second. McMahon/Popp unanimous to table further discussion of Ordinance #457 to the next meeting. No action was taken on the next item (consider summary publication of Ordinance #457). Chris Byrd, County Engineer, reported that a plan/design is in place for road safety improvements for the Quiet Zone project at CR 55 (NE River Road); a component needed to make the crossing a quiet zone was that all three tracks need to be Constant Warning Time signal notiÀcation (the third track that leads into the old mill site does not have this signal notiÀcation). Byrd explained that BNSF recently provided a detailed estimate of what it would cost to complete this work and it totaled about $93,000 which triples the cost of the project (the cost to do the road work was $55,000). He stated options of: 1) BNSF does the work and the county pays the $93,000; 2) County applies to the Federal Railroad Authority to have a Constant Warning Time determination (citing reasons why Constant Warning Time would not be needed at that track); Federal guidance states that this should be a joint application between BNSF and Benton County, however it is not required (no response has been received back from BNSF at this point regarding their interest in a joint application). Byrd pointed out that the county has a contract with a contractor to complete the road work—do we move forward with the road work knowing that it will not be a quiet zone for some time, or do we put the road work “on hold” knowing that the railroad right-of-way permit obtained by the contractor may expire and that the county could potentially be liable for costs of an additional permit? Byrd noted the possibility that the Federal Railroad Authority, after considering the application, may still require Constant Warning Time at that third track ($93,000); the risk is completing the road work now (at a cost of $55,000) and then not being able to complete the signal notiÀcation because of the cost. He clariÀed that the planned road work currently meets the requirements for a quiet zone; if the signal work were to be delayed due to funding issues, the rules could change whereby the completed road work no longer meets the guidelines for quiet zone. McMahon suggested moving ahead with a joint application with BNSF to the Federal Railroad Authority; if not acceptable to BNSF, the county would apply on their own. Noting that the road work funds were raised by Sauk Rapids Township, the City of Sartell, and a “citizens group”, Bauerly suggested that those groups decide whether or not they desire to take the risk of moving ahead with the road work. Buerkle stated the need for consistency, as far as county involvement, with what was done with other crossings. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve expenditures for the road work, contingent upon approval of the expenditures by Sauk Rapids Township, the City of Sartell, and the “citizens group”. Byrd explained that, due to the variance request to deviate from State Aid standards (a variance from 20’ to 18’ in parking stall width as part of the reconstruction of 4th street in downtown Foley), the County had to adopt a resolution indemnifying the State from any claims arising from deviating from State Aid Standards. Byrd noted that the resolution being proposed at this time would indemnify the County and have the City of Foley hold Benton County harmless from any claims arising from the variance request. Bauerly/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#7, whereby the City of Foley “indemniÀes, saves and holds harmless” the County of Benton and its employees, from any claims or actions arising as a result of the granting of this variance (4th Street/CSAH 20), and authorize the Chair to sign. Engineer’s Report: 1) Seasonal bituminous patching/CSAH 8 reclaim project will be advertised this week (April 29 bid opening); 2) CSAH 3 “Up the Hill” project will be advertised next week (May 9th bid opening); and 3) Update on Engineering Technician recruitment. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Under Commissioner Concerns, the Board discussed the concerns with CR 78 that were brought up during Open Forum; this portion of CR 78 is identiÀed as a reclaim project in the Àveyear plan, scheduled for 2017 (could add 2’ paved shoulders resulting in a 28’ paved top). Byrd noted that this project is budgeted for $1.5 million next year; a rough cost estimate for reconstruction of that northerly portion of CR 78 would be $800,000/mile. Upon questioning by Bauerly, Byrd stated an estimate of $3.25 million in grading costs for Àve miles; construction would be at least two years out with design, right-of-way acquisition, and environmental permitting—other considerations would include utility relocation and widening of the bridge. Board members agreed to visit this site as part of their spring road tour. Peschl/Popp unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: April 8, Transportation Roundtable Discussion Hosted by the St. Cloud Downtown Council; April 13, Little Rock Creek Sustainable Groundwater Use Planning Advisory Team; April 22, Public Works Spring Road Tour; April 28, Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Annual Meeting; and June 14, Benton SWCD/NRCS Annual Conservation Tour of Practices. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to adjourn at 12:12 p.m. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-17-1B
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ACTION ITEMS APPROVAL OF SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the Summer School calendar, which was reviewed at the 03.08.16 meeting. Board approval will allow the District to move forward with program planning and stafÀng. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #414 (Mandatory Reporting) A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adopt this “mandatory policy,” which replaces current policy #414 (Mandatory Reporting). ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #522 (Student Sex NonDiscrimination) A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to adopt this “mandatory policy,” which replaces current policy #522 (Student Sex Non-Discrimination). ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #531 (Pledge of Allegiance) A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt this “mandatory policy,” which replaces current policy #531 (Pledge of Allegiance). ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-17-1B
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