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nization will hold its annual coronation June 23 and crown three young women to reign as ambassadors of good will over the next year. Applicants must be juniors or seniors at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School or live within the cities of Sauk Rapids or Rice. Candidacy involves weekly training sessions on etiquette, poise and presentation, wardrobe/makeup and community involvement and professionalism.

Each selected ambassador receives a $1,000 scholarship from the Sauk Rapids Lions Club and has the opportunity to participate in a variety of networking, volunteering and social events throughout the year.

The Sauk Rapids Herald caught up with some past royalty to Ànd out what they are doing now and how the program changed their lives.

Sue (Zwick) Kulzer self-conÀdence and made After completing her reign me comfortable to be able to as Queen in 1973 and working speak with different people in for Montgomery Ward, Sue different communities.”

SAUK RAPIDS — It’s married her husband Wayne During her reign, Robin been Àfty years since the and began her own childcare attended St. Cloud State UniÀrst Miss Sauk Rapids was facility where she helped raise versity and received her Bachcrowned in 1966 during the many Sauk Rapids children. elor’s degree in management community’s Indian Days Wayne and Sue had three and Ànance. She took two adcelebration. The scholarship children of their own, Jenny, ditional years of schooling at pageant held at the beginning Nicole and Michael, all who the University of Minnesota of summer was a community attended Sauk Rapids-Rice to become a licensed nursing staple for 15 years before fadschools. Currently they also home administrator. Robin ing in 1980. It was revived have two grandchildren, one has been with the St. Benein 2004 with the reign of a of which is also a Sauk Rap- dict’s Senior Community for queen and two princesses and ids student. After 35 years of 26 years and acted as their transformed yet again into the caring for the children of the nursing home administrator ambassador program in 2012.

Sauk Rapids area, Sue closed for the Àrst ten. She is now But, through it all, one thing her doors three years ago and the administrator of housing has stayed the same. The has been trying her hand at a and home care on three campageant is an opportunity for few different things, includ- puses and with the addition of young women to feel empowing her current job at Fairview Chateau Waters, she will soon ered and learn, not only about Gardens. Sue is also involved oversee a fourth. In addition themselves, but about their with Trinity Lutheran Church. to her work with St. Benecommunity as well.

“At that time, I would dict’s, Robin plays multiple The Sauk Rapids Comhave never expected to be roles on numerous commitmunity Ambassadors Orgacrowned,” Sue said. “But I tees for Leading Age in Minlearned a lot about the people nesota and Care Providers of and the community and be- Minnesota. came much more sure of my- Candace (Leyk) Braulick Candace (Leyk) Braulick and her husband, Justin, pictured self. It makes a person a lot After a 24 year break in with three of their children, stay active in the Sauk Rapids more aware of their town and the program, the Miss Sauk community. Braulick reigned as Miss Sauk Rapids in 2004-05. surroundings and what goes Rapids Pageant was revived on beyond the walls of the in 2004 and Candace was to interact and connect with St. Cloud and is involved with their church, Calvary Chapel. school.” chosen as the one to guide the different people.”

“I enhanced skills I will After graduating from Robin (Rhode) Theis reign. The cross country and Robin was not only cho- track and Àeld team captain St. Cloud State University carry with me throughout my sen as Miss Sauk Rapids in was also heavily involved in Summa Cum Laude (high life. I was 22 years old when 1978, but she went on to be service in the school and com- honors) with a Bachelor’s I began my career, and I had crowned one of Minneapolis’s munity as a member of Link, degree in mass communica- gained the ability to talk with Aquatennial princesses. Liv- Project 4 Teens, speech, choir, tion and Spanish and a minor high-level donors, profesing in St. Cloud, she has been National Honor Society, SC- in marketing, she went on to sionals and CEOs. They were married over 30 years to her SU’s post-secondary honors complete her Master’s degree skills that set me apart in the husband Dave and they have program and her church. in mass communications. At work force,” Candace said. two grown children Amanda “Unless you seek them the ripe age of 22, she began Jana (Prow) Festler and Stephen.

Jana graduated in 2008 out, there aren’t a lot of op- work with CentraCare Health PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER “When I look back I rec- portunities like this readily in their marketing department. from Sauk Rapids-Rice High Jana (Prow) Festler is a Ànancial advisor and has her own of- ognize that being in the pagavailable to you at that age,” Candace is now expecting School and received her Àce in St. Cloud. Festler was crowned Miss Sauk Rapids in eant really did play an integral Candace said. “The program her Àfth child with husband, Bachelor’s degree from St. 2008. part in my growth and devel- gave me a good sense of com- Justin. She is a stay-at-home Cloud State University in opment as a young person. munity and what that meant. mom, assists with Justin’s law marketing management. She I learned how to meet new Àrm and continues to work is a member of the Sauk Rappeople, speak to large groups It helped me develop poise on projects with CentraCare ids Lions Club, the treasurer and conÀ dence in front of and represent an organizapeople and gave me an ability Health. The family is living in of the Sauk Rapids CommuSAUK RAPIDS – The the St.. Cloud Hospital and tion,” she said. “It gave me nity Ambassadors OrganizaBenton County Sheriff’s Of- treated for non-life threatention, and has been a hockey Àce responded to a personal ing injuries. Haugen was also cheerleading coach at SCSU injury accident that occurred transported to the St.. Cloud for the past three years. Her at the intersection of Mayhew Hospital for evaluation of inhusband, Jared, and she live Lake Road and 15th St. NE at juries. in Sauk Rapids and Jana is a Benton County depu4:55 p.m. on April 1. Ànancial advisor for Edward Investigating deputies ties and Sauk Rapids ofÀcers Jones in St. Cloud. found Benjamin Theisen, 29 searched the area for Theisen “Sauk Rapids was home of Sauk Rapids, had been and eventually located him in and I was excited to give back travelling westbound on 15th the parking lot of St.. Cloud to the community,” Jana said, Street NE when he failed Window, 390 Industrial Blvd., of her time spent with the proto stop at the intersection Sauk Rapids. Deputies found gram. “And here I am still in of Mayhew Lake Road NE. indications that Theisen was Sauk Rapids. I knew eventuTheisen’s vehicle entered the under the inÁuence of alcohol ally I’d want to have my famintersection in front of Barba- and arrested him for a DUI, ily here and Edward Jones alra Torres, 50 of Rice, who was Criminal Vehicular Operation lows me to do that.” travelling southbound. Torres’ and Leaving the Scene of an Jana continued her pagvehicle struck Theisen’s ve- Accident. eantry and went on to win Theisen was transported hicle in the intersection. FolMiss Minnesota Collegiate in lowing the accident, Theisen to the Benton County Jail 2011. where he is currently awaiting Áed the scene on foot.

“The reason you are an Deputies found Brady his initial court appearance. ambassador is to volunteer for The Sauk Rapids Police Haugen, Theisen’s passenger, the community and give the 28 of Sauk Rapids, trapped in Department, the Sauk Rapids children a role model to look PHOTOS SUBMITTED the vehicle and required ex- Fire Department and Gold trication by the Sauk Rapids Cross Ambulance assisted the Robin (Rhode) Theis (left), 1978, and Sue (Zwick) Kulzer, 1973, each were chosen to reign as After the reign Benton County Sheriff’s Of- Miss Sauk Rapids in the community’s past. Both women are still giving back to the commuFire Department. continued on pg. 2 nity and live in central Minnesota.

Torres was transported to Àce.

by NATASHA NAT TASHA BARBER BARB STAFF WRITER

Theisen awaiting court appearance

Klobuchar listens to ACT

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Over the past year, ACT on Alzheimer’s has become a household name in the community of Sauk Rapids, but on Friday it received national attention.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited the Good Shepherd Community on April 1 to meet and visit with a variety of professionals and community members. Among them were representatives of ACT on Alzheimer’s, Central Minnesota Council on Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association, Good Shepherd Community, Geriatric Services of Minnesota, Coborn’s, Inc., as well as others. The group discussed progress with the ACT on Alzheimer’s campaign and the

impact Alzheimer’s can have on communities.

“Our momentum is off the charts right now,” shared Melinda Fast, ACT on Alzheimer’s Sauk Rapids action team lead. “Our spectrum is the whole community and we are looking at every sector from businesses, caregivers, rotary clubs, chambers and more. Taking care of people who suffer from dementia is important to us and it’s necessary. We know the numbers are rising and we hope to help them stay out of our facilities and live for longer periods as individuals in their own homes.”

Klobuchar recognizes the problem is growing as well.

According to Klobuchar, recent studies estimate that Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia claim more than 500,000 lives a year. Close

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Community professionals – (from left) Mary Bauer, Dr. George Schoephoerster, Melinda Fast, Bruce Glanzer, Sue Spalding, Emily Farah-Miller, Meghan Blenker and Mike Paulsrud – met with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (third from right) at the Good Shepherd Community on April 1 to share progress and concerns with the community.

to 5.2 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, including nearly 100,000 in Minnesota. With the baby boomer generation aging, Klobuchar expects those numbers to triple by 2050,

in what she calls the “silver surge.” Because of this, the senator has interest in funding research to Ànd a cure, as well as, Ànding solutions to fund caregivers.

“If we could Àgure this

out, we’d be in much better shape,” Klobuchar said.

“We’re not going to stop it, there is not a full cure yet, but it’s trying to Àgure out how to make it easier on families.”

Through tears, Meghan

Blenker, of Waite Park, shared her family’s story of caring for her 63-year-old mother diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s with the Senator.

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ACT continued from front__________________ Blenker told Klobuchar and the group how her mom was the matriarch of her family and slowly lost her cognitive abilities.

“She had always been that hands-on grandmother and it was little things like when she couldn’t Àgure out how to change a diaper or screw the top on the bottle. At that time we were so exhausted, we didn’t think about it. My mom was Ànally the one to say, ‘This isn’t right, I don’t feel like me anymore,’” Blenker said.

Blenker’s father retired to take care of his wife and now bathes, showers, feeds and takes care of her 24/7.

“SelÀshly I’m grateful my mom still knows who I am, she still recognizes my face.

That was my number one fear, I was so afraid she was going to wake up one day and not know who I was,” Blenker said.

But Blenker’s worries have shifted from her mother, to her father’s well-being.

“There’s no handbook that tells you how to do this,” she said. “The things she knew how to do yesterday, she can’t do today and the things she knows how to do today she won’t remember tomorrow,” Blenker said. “It’s a different way of life and none of us saw this coming. I need people to understand what Alzheimer’s is because it is nothing what people think it is—it’s a thousand times worse. It’s the slowest form of torture I’ve ever seen.”

Klobuchar believes that in order for things to change and for caregiver’s to receive help, organizations need to appeal to those who would closely beneÀt Ànancially from longterm care solutions.

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“It tends to be the government. The government would beneÀt if we can show we can keep people in their homes longer and off those full-time care costs,” Klobuchar said.

According to Klobuchar the Ànancial costs are staggering and this year alone the United States will spend $226 billion caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Sue Spalding of the Alzheimer’s Association spoke to the Ànancial burden family caregivers carry.

“Everyone says this is a health issue, but it’s not—it’s much more than that. It’s a huge Ànancial burden which cascades throughout families and communities,” Spalding said. While there is a Ànancial impact on the primary caregiver, there are other family members and support people who are spending an average of $5,000 a year out of their own pockets to drive patients to appointments and take care of them within their homes.

They aren’t reimbursed for those costs and are taking away from their own Ànancial security to be able to care for their loved one, she said.

So what’s the next step in Sauk Rapids? More community and business trainings.

Fast recently completed a pilot program at Coborn’s Sauk Rapids where she trained over 50 managers and staff on how to understand the disease, what signs to look for to identify problems and ways to communicate and support guests who might suffer from dementia. Fast is in the process of Àne-tuning the program and preparing for presentations with local churches who are on board and ready to meet their congregations needs.

“Our biggest hurdle over the last year was confronting the stigma,” Fast said. “I believe we’ve broken down barriers and people are talking about it. People are not as afraid anymore.”

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by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

RICE – Kathleen Ashenbrenner has always enjoyed gardening. Every year, she starts her plants inside the house when one wouldn’t even expect to start the growing season.

“I usually buy the seedlings to start growing in January,” Ashenbrenner said. “By now, the peppers would be up.”

Her passion started in Brainerd when she visited a relative.

“He gave me some cabbage plants and they were the nicest cabbage plants I’ve ever had,” Ashenbrenner said.

“I liked them so much that I asked him how he was growing them – in a little plastic greenhouse.”

Some time later, Ashenbrenner’s relative decided he wasn’t going to grow cabbages anymore.

“I asked him for the greenhouse and that’s what started it all,” Ashenbrenner said with a chuckle. “I like to see the things grow and I’ve always had a big garden.”

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The public will soon have the opportunity to weigh-in on a three-phase drafted version of the Metro Bus Long Range Transit Plan on April 19. The unveil will be held at the St. Cloud City Hall at 5 p.m.

Sauk Rapids, whose routes have the third highest ridership percentage, would have minimal changes to the current bus service over the three-year implementation, but would gain an additional hub at Coborn’s Sauk Rapids for route No. 33 which would have bi-directional service to Crossroads Center.

The proposed plan was presented to the Metro Bus Board of Commissioners on April 1, who took no action as they are waiting for feedback from the public. The Federal Transit Administration requires transit agencies

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Some things may seem like common sense as adults but in high school you aren’t always aware that it’s the little things that make a difference,” Jana said. “Being a successful Ànancial advisor is all about communicating and building relationships with people. The pageant helped me through interviewing, meeting people throughout the state of Minnesota and to be able to carry on conversations and deepen those relationships over the years.”

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“I was still struggling with my arthritis when I’d normally be planting. At that point, I knew I couldn’t do it,” Ashenbrenner said. “I don’t know how I feel about not doing it, I just know I can’t do it and I’ve had to settle for that.”

Many of Ashenbrenner’s long-time customers have found out and are disappointed, including Renate Voigt.

“It’s so disappointing. I always buy my plants there because they are so healthy,” Voigt said. “I really hope she gets better so she will be able to do it next year.”

Ashenbrenner hopes to get back to it next year as well.

“I really hope that I get well enough to do it, but it will depend on what the doctor says too,” she said. “For this year, I just want to get the word out soon enough so that the stores aren’t out of everything that people need.”

Voigt is unsure of where she will be getting her plants this year and she is sure that she will be one of many in the same situation.

“Kathleen is so important to a lot of us. I’m sure I won’t be the only disappointed one.

Kathleen is such a nice person and so nature-friendly,” Voigt said. “I will probably go to St. Cloud somewhere or maybe try growing my own. I’m not really sure. I’ve been going to Kathleen forever, so it will be different for sure. I think that, no matter what I do, my plants won’t be as good.”

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“No route is left untouched for change, but nearly every area that has service today will have service through this plan with additional areas also being served,” said Berta Hartig, St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission Marketing and Communications manager.

Metro Bus hopes that with the new plan in place, they will improve reliability and on-time performance, increase ridership, improve access to transit services and respond to the community’s needs by expanding service to unserved and underserved areas. The full version of the Long Range Transit Plan can be found at http://ridemetrobus.com/long_range_transit_ plan_update.php.

through word of mouth. I began selling so much that I added a second greenhouse.

I needed it,” Ashenbrenner said.

But this year is different.

In January, Ashenbrenner was faced with some health issues that prevented her from starting her plants.

“I could barely walk at times. I went to the doctor and they told me I have arthritis in my back,” Ashenbrenner said.

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Kathleen Ashenbrenner has been growing vegetable plants to sell for 38 years. This year, due to health, she will be unable to continue her passion.

gardener and sells a variety of vegetable plants – everything from cabbage, broccoli and cauliÁower to tomatoes and peppers – to customers all around the Rice area from her two greenhouses in her front yard.

“They hear about me through word of mouth. I began selling so much that I That was 38 years ago. added a second greenhouse.

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quires each candidate to Ànd a business sponsor who will provide $400 for the applicant’s candidacy. An informational parent meeting will be held at the Sauk Rapids Government Center Thursday May 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m Applications are due May 12 the night of the Àrst session and can be picked up at the information night or found on the Rapids River Days website at http://www.saukrapidsriverdays.com after open house.

“All around, I think being in the pageant was a worthwhile experience. I would encourage other young ladies to consider it. I think it was just a really fun experience,” said Robin.

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Rice schedules city-wide clean-up

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The city of Rice is ready for clean-up.

The Rice city council approved opening the city’s compost site a week earlier than the scheduled date at the regular city council meeting April 4. The compost site is set to open April 16, 19 and 20. The originally scheduled opening date was April 23.

City clerk Lori Catton informed the council that she has had close to Àve calls a day from residents wondering if the site is open. The compost will be open Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.

City residents are allowed to use the site for free and permits are available to others.

Acceptable items for the compost include grass clippings, small branches and vegetative material and do not include treated wood, concrete or landscape materials.

The city’s annual cleanup day is slated for April 30.

Residents of the city of Rice and the townships of Langola, Watab and Graham are allowed to drop off unwanted items in the parking lot behind city hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day. Participants are urged to view the mailed spring newsletter, also available at http://www.cityofrice. com, for information on fees

and acceptable items.

Monday, April 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All Express.

Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph.

For more information visit http://fareforall.org or call 800-582a possible farmers’ market to 4291.

In other council news: -Approved large gathering and gambling/liquor permits for Church of the Immaculate Conception. Summerfest will be held Sunday, July 17 and will include an outdoor mass, music, games and food.

-Approved the hiring of compost attendants William Brezinka and Al Woijtanowicz.

-Approved the hiring of Warren Ellingworth as a Rice recreation coach.

-Approved the hiring of Ron Popp as a Rice Clean-up day attendant.

- Was presented information,

by Rice Women of Today member Jennifer Popp, about

be held this summer in the city park at the corner of Division Street N and West Main Street on Tuesdays, June through September from 4-6:30 p.m.

No action was taken as a follow-up from the city’s legal representative and a large gathering permit was advised.

-Issued a consensus to move forward with a no-cost audit of city properties from Kris Holmen, Sundance Energy Solutions and Energy Surety Partners.

-Scheduled interviews for building inspector applicants.

-Discussed getting quotes for a sound system for city hall to be used during city council meetings.

School board receives national recognition

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board was recently recognized by the Center for Digital Education’s Digital School Districts Survey Awards. The district was awarded seventh place in the nation for helping to expand student and parent engagement, use of data analytics, and more.

The top 10 rankings are awarded to school districts that most fully implement technology benchmarks in the evolution of digital education, as represented in the survey questions.

In other school board news: Dr. Bittman and Sauk Rapids OfÀcer Tim Sigler attended ALICE training last

week, which is a training related to school safety and security. Representatives from local school districts and law enforcement were present.

“I did not know what I was getting in to in terms of the intense nature of the training,” Bittman said. “The trainers took us in buses to St. Cloud State University, to vacant dorms, and put participants in active shooter scenarios with an active gunman who carried air soft guns. One of the key things I learned was the worst thing we can do in a lockdown situation is lock ourselves in and hide. The ALICE trainers teach active training that give people a lot of options – distracting the shooter, evacuation and barricading in certain rooms.”

Following the training, the Community Safety Committee met and discussed the information from the training and the current policies and procedures of the district.

The committee is expected to present the information to the board at a meeting before the end of the school year.

Approved a $750 grant to Aaron Johnson to attend

an Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Institute.

Approved policy replacement 415 – Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Approved policy replacement 709 – Student Transportation Safety Policy Approved policy replacement 806 – Crisis Management Policy

Anniversary

Dave and Linda Massman

open house from 1-4 p.m. at Dave and Linda the Sauk Rapids VFW Post Massman 50 years, Sauk Rapids No. 6992.

Dave and Linda were Dave and Linda Massmarried April 23, 1966, man of Sauk Rapids will at St. Adelbert’s Catholic celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 23 with an Church, St. Paul.

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Nathan Paul Presler and Kelsey Marie Olmscheid, both of Rice.

Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Course, Eight-hour First-time Course.

Apollo High School, 1000 44th Avenue N, St. Cloud.

Thursday, April 14, 7-7:45 p.m. – Royalton FFA Alumni silent auction. Royalton High School, 120 Hawthorn Street S, Royalton.

If you would like to donate or become an alumni contact Natalie Schmitt (320) 393-2999.

Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. — Volunteer training for Project Astride. This is a 100 percent volunteer organization providing therapeutic horseback activities to individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities. Rock Creek Coffeehouse, 214 Second Avenue N, Sauk Rapids. Contact Marti at martiastride@yahoo. org or visit www.astride.org.

Monday, April 18, 5:30-7 p.m. — Advanced health care directive information program sponsored by Advanced Health Care Directives CentraCare Health and Light the Legacy. CentraCare Health Plaza, Windfeldt Room, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud.

Tuesday, April 19, 1-5 p.m. — 55+Driver Improvement Refresher Class. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Rd NE, Sauk Rapids. To register call 320-252-3670.

Sunday, April 17, 8-11 a.m. — St. Cloud’s Christian School’s Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for the Annual FamJam Carnival. Grizzly’s, 137 Second Avenue S, Waite Park.

Tuesday April 19 and Wednesday April 20, 5-9 p.m. – 55+ Driver Improvement Course. Eight-hour, Àrst-time course. Sartell-St. Stephen Middle School. 627 3rd Avenue N, Sartell.

Tuesday April 19 and Wednesday April 20, 5:30-9:30 p.m. – 55+ Driver Improvement Course. Eight-hour, Àrst-time course.

Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud.

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 320-252-8452.

Second Monday Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club, 8 p.m., Molitor’s Quarry Grill & Bar. Third Monday Tinville Lions Club, 7 p.m.,

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Meetings Schedule

Celebrating five generations

Call Jeremy at (320) 292-0352

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 Pleasantview 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.

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Renew

No matter if a snowstorm hits in April or May, spring is here. A time when vegetation begins to appear again and us central Minnesotans shift our thinking to activities we can enjoy in the warmth.

Spring symbolizes renewal and for our family it is a time to reÁect. We remember three very close people to

By Mercy Nygaard us. One, Mason Neu, like a nephew to us, was born in the spring and at Life by Faith only three months old with crazy hair and a gigantic smile, he left us. Another, Bill Vennes, like a dad to my husband with much wisdom to live and give, left us in the spring. And another who left us in the spring, Rollie Doroff, like a grandpa to me, who grounded the very thing we are all beneÀtting from right now as you read this, the Sauk Rapids Herald.

In Ecclesiastes 3, the bible tells us to everything there is a season. Seasons symbolize much more than just weather changes. They are speciÀc times we can dedicate our focus on whatever it is we are going through. This can be one day, week or longer and may not be just on an anniversary of an event. Just make sure you receive it entirely-even if for a moment. Fully commit to that experience and you will see what God is teaching you on the other side of that moment. Your strength will be renewed. Isaiah 40:28-31.

You could think it is ironic that our loved ones have passed on in the spring. Their life ending in a time when things are coming to life. But it is not ironic at all. When Jesus is your Lord, death is only the beginning. Just like Adam started from the dust, our bodies return to the dust but we come to life in heaven, the eternal goal and reward. We look forward to the sweet memories of our loved ones that have moved on, and commit to that moment. And we look even more forward to seeing them again. It makes Àlling your day, while on this earth, with more purpose and more intention. A beautiful Psalm I leave you with that describes the beauty of this great adventure we are on, the timing of it and the renewal.

Psalm 104:24-25, O Lord, how manifold are our works! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your possessions- This great and wide sea, In which are innumerable teeming things, Living things both small and great..., 27-30: These all wait for you, that you may give them their food in due season. What you give them they gather in; You open your hand, they are Àlled with good. You hide your face, they are troubled; You take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. You send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the earth.

LaVine donates winnings to deaf At a time when it seems like sports fans are trapped in a negative news cycle, where the majority of the off-theÀeld headlines involve words like “assault,” “driving under the inÁuence,” and “arrest,” it was refreshing to learn that Zach LaVine of the Minneby ANDY THAYER sota Timberwolves donated SPORTS COLUMNIST his winnings from this year’s slam dunk contest to the Metro Deaf School in St. Paul to help build a new cafeteria.

Per an Associated Press story, LaVine was on-hand this Monday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school’s new kitchen, which was paid for in-part by the money LaVine earned winning his second-consecutive slam dunk contest at All-Star weekend in February.

LaVine, who knows sign language from a class he took in high school, formed a strong bond with the students through his multiple visits to the school. He enjoys playing games and shooting hoops with the students and staff, and also spends time with them in the classroom. He apparently has even promised to put on a dunking exhibition for the kids if they reach their goals in a reading initiative. “If they look up to me and I can make their day brighter, I’m all for it. I think it’s really cool,” LaVine said.

I think this story is awesome, and to me it’s just another reason to support the Timberwolves. While young players from other teams are getting arrested in altercations outside bars like Jahlil Okafor of the Philadelphia 76ers, creating social media scandals like D’Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers, or breaking their hands punching trainers from their own organization like Blake GrifÀn of the Los Angeles Clippers, at least one of the Timberwolves’ young stars is generously helping out in the community.

Honestly, I almost completely missed this story – it was buried on the NBA page of ESPN.com and I just happened to come across it the other night. It’s a shame, because while stories like this aren’t salacious and likely don’t generate as many page views online as the 43rd update to the drama between Kyrie Irving and his ex-girlfriend, I think they are just as news-worthy.

I hope more stories, like LaVine’s, see the light of day.

It’s good to know some athletes choose to use their wealth and inÁuence to accomplish positive things.

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OPINION

Living up to a legacy

friend Rollie one year ago. (For those of you Over the past 10 months as the editor of the reading this publication, that day was yesterSauk Rapids Herald, I've carried on the legacy of day April 5, 2015.) As I sit here and type, I a man I never met. Through his loving wife, famwonder if Rollie ever sat in his bed with a lapily and community members, I've learned about top and a blanket and pecked away at the keys.

Rollie Doroff and the paper he poured his life into Probably not, but I can imagine he was like any over the past 60-plus years. writer and had a notepad within arm’s reach for As I go about my weekly tasks, it seems there are ten people in this town who knew Rollie for by NATASHA BARBER those late-night aha moments. When I go to a every one person who didn’t. And no matter their meeting or community event, I can’t help but stories or connections, all talk about him with a wonder what that Àrst year of Rollie’s life at smile. this paper was like. Was he accepted? How did I worked in Sauk Rapids six years before changing my he cover city council? Are there important issues I’m missprofession and ultimately my life. I drove past the Herald ing? Why did he choose journalism? As I think about the ofÀce often on my way to and from Coborn’s, and yet, even differences between Rollie and me, I can only imagine that with my degree in journalism, I never as much as thought our paths never crossing was part of a plan. twice as to popping into the near century old building and Maybe it’s best this way. Maybe it’s best I wonder daylearning what this paper or the man who published it were in and day-out whether I’ll be able to Àll that man’s shoes. about. I wasn’t connected with this community the way I Maybe it’s best I wonder whether I’ll be able to give as am now. Had I had known about the fascinating man, the much of my heart to this paper. Having never met the man, equipment and the history inside those four walls, I hope I I have no preconceptions or formed opinions—I only have would have been brave enough to knock on that door. his legacy to live up to.

Sauk Rapids and the surrounding area lost its good

Tests evidence of efforts

The school year will soon be coming to an ing. We differentiate learning based on student end and our children will be out for the summer. needs, demonstrated proÀciency and requested We have watched them achieve academically, soassistance. We also provide numerous resources cially and emotionally throughout the year. Chilthrough our website (www.isd47.org), which can dren have become more conÀdent, have met and be quite helpful. These resources provide opporoften surpassed school and personal goals, and tunities for students to have fun with math, readhave demonstrated success in many ways. ing and science, while playing games. We also We have seen amazing acts of kindness and offer many before and after school opportunities support, been recognized throughout the state through each school and the Community Educaand nation for various accomplishments, and by Dr. Daniel Bittman tion Department to provide ongoing support and can hear the laughter and see abundant smiles Superintendent’s Corner enrichment. throughout our classrooms and schools.

While we will continue to provide opportuWhile we measure success in many ways, the nities for growth and enrichment, the MinneMinnesota Department of Education measures our schools sota Comprehensive Assessments are high stakes for our and district by student achievement on the Minnesota schools and district. Those tests on those days evidence Comprehensive Assessments. These tests measure student the great work we are doing together. Regardless of how achievement in math, reading, and science for children in students do before or after the assessments, the Minnesota grades 3-8, 10, and 11. Students will participate in these Department of Education only measures student achievetests in April and May. While successful passage of some ment on results from that test when given in April and of these tests have been required for graduation in the past, May. Whether we believe in high stakes testing or not, it students in elementary and middle school are encouraged is the measure that is used by the Minnesota Department to use these to determine if they are “on track” for dem- of Education.

Please help us, help our children to demonstrate that onstrating proÀciency. Schools are held accountable for student, school and district results. In fact, not demonstrat- proÀciency. Together, we can demonstrate the great things ing proÀciency can result in loss of funding, school and/or happening in Sauk Rapids-Rice.

If you have additional questions about testing or prodistrict restructuring and forced student remediation.

To continue to provide support and to help our stu- gramming, please contact a building principal or me. dents, we remain committed to individualized learn-

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Obituaries

Elaine V. Wipper Funeral Services were on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake for Elaine V. Wipper, age 93, who passed away Tuesday, March 29 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Rev. George Sagissor III ofÀciated and burial was at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Elaine was born Oct. 7, 1922, in Sauk Rapids to Gilmore & Minnie (Stark) Secord. She married Gordon Wipper on Jan. 12, 1946, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Elaine was a homemaker and farmed with her husband in rural

Paul R. Lochner

importantly Jerry loved his Lord, and was a devoted bible reader. He treasured his radio. Jerry always had a pen in his left hand. He was a fantastic source of trivia of all kinds. We know he is in Heaven, walking with Jesus.

Left to treasure his memory are his mother, Vonnie; sisters, Joy and Julie; and Àve nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Jack; and nephew, Anthony.

Jerry is whole again and Jerome A. Ottem not in pain anymore. has lived in the Minneapolis Obituary, guestbook and metro area since 1977. He video tribute available online: enjoyed the ‘big city,’ the www.williamsdingmann.com Twins and Vikings. Most

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Sherburne County. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake where

she was a member of the Ladies Aid. Elaine enjoyed gardening, sewing, and volunteering at Head Start.

She was a feisty, determined person.

Survivors include her daughter, Marlys (Allen) Spiczka of St. Cloud; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gordon; son, Ronald; daughter, Jean; and brothers, Arnold, Virgil, Darrell Secord.

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Dedication a two-way street In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: It goes on.

Funeral Services were on Friday, April 1, 2016, (Paul’s 60th birthday) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Paul R. Lochner, 59, of Sauk Rapids, who died March 28, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous 3-year battle with bladder cancer.

Paul was born on April 1, 1956, to Charles and Anna (Wilkes) Lochner. He was raised on the family farm in Pierz. On Sept. 3, 1977, Paul married Janice (Jan) Korman, in St. Cloud, where they lived until they relocated to Sauk Rapids in 1987. Paul was a bricklayer for 35 years.

He loved his trade and took great passion in his craft.

Paul loved the outdoors – hunting, Àshing and snowmobiling. He was the ultimate handyman and spent a lot of time doing odd jobs for his family and friends,

Paul R. Lochner working on vehicles and caring for his yard. He was also an avid sports fan – cheering for his kids and following the MN sports scene. Most of all, Paul loved spending time with his family and friends. Together, they enjoyed boating, playing cards, throwing bean bags, attending sporting events and making each other laugh. Paul was happiest when he was with his Àve

Scott C. Erickstad Funeral services were on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Scott Erickstad who died Tuesday from injuries he received in a pedestrian automobile accident in Sartell.

Rev. Harvey Ehlers ofÀciated.

Scott was born in Devils Lake, N.D. to Clayton & Mavis (Sabin) Erickstad. He worked in the food service industry for many years, currently at Taco Johns, Sartell. He graduated from Starkweather, N.D. High Scott C. Erickstad School in 1980 and received Survivors include his his AA degree from Lake Region Junior College, Devils parents, Clayton and Mavis of Starkweather, N.D.; brothers, Lake, N.D.

---Robert Frost

Keith of Fargo and James (Sue) of Sauk Rapids; niece and nephew, Myranda and Austin. Living aunts and uncles, Carolyn (Norm) Esterberg of Sauk Rapids, Ann M. (Kevin) Riggin of Devils Lake, Phyllis (Arvey) Arnold of Colorado, Sylvia (Dean) Moorhouse of Wash., Maxine Erickstad of Starkweather; and many cousins.

Scott was preceded in death by many aunts and uncles.

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A year has passed since the patriarch of our family, Rollie Doroff, left us early Easter morning. At the time, the hole left in our family and our hearts seemed unending. We would no longer see his sparkling eyes or hear his wonderfully dry wit. As Frost wrote, life does go on, and while the hole left by Rollie’s passing will never be Àlled, it is left far less jagged by the wonderful memories we have and the endless stories we can tell of his remarkable life and the indelible mark he left on all of us.

The outpouring of support from the people of Sauk Rapids, all of whom were apparently counted among Rollie’s friends, has been tremendous and has helped our family through our grief in the past year. Knowing that Rollie was special to so many people, far beyond our family, is a source of great pride and comfort to us and never fails to bring smiles to our faces.

While we are thankful for the support of the community since his passing, we are also exceedingly grateful for the support Rollie received from the city of Sauk Rapids throughout his life and during his 62 years with the Sauk Rapids Herald. We have always marveled at his dedica-

grandchildren. They loved their papa beyond measure and will miss him dearly.

Paul will be remembered for his dedication to his faith, his hard work ethic and his zest for life.

Paul is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jan of Sauk Rapids; son, Scott (Brittany) of Rogers; daughter, Melissa (Ryan) Holte of Rogers; son, Justin of Plymouth; parents, Charles and Anna of Pierz; siblings, David (Jeanne) of Roseville, Gerald (Lynda) of Little Falls, Robert (Cindy) of Buckman, Kevin (Linda) of Maple Grove, Mary Moser of Pierz, Carol of Pierz, Steven (Kris) of Pierz, Susan (Kevin) Wilson of Cleveland, TN; grandchildren, Hudson, Harper and Emerson, Owen and Elise Holte; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved pup, Buster.

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Memorial Services were on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Jerome “Jerry” A. Ottem, age 58, who passed away Friday at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Rev. Elizabeth Strenge ofÀciated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls.

Jerry was born May 4, 1957 in St. Paul to Jack & Vonnie (Thorvig) Ottem. He was the Àrst handicapped student mainstreamed at Apollo High School where he graduated from in 1977. He

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Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, March 21 0830 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1010 hrs – ordinance violation 1029 hrs – suspicious activity on the 600 block of 10th St N 1101 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1142 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1245 hrs – alarm 1400 hrs – assist public 1511 hrs – warrant arrest on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 1524 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1526 hrs – trespassing on the 2000 block of Highview Dr W 1530 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1544 hrs – records check 1609 hrs – warrant on the 700 block of River Ave S 1620 hrs – alarm 1636 hrs – alarm 1644 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of 7th St S 2050 hrs – warrant arrest on the 700 block of Broadway Ave S 2231 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 2258 hrs – informational 2347 hrs – harassment on the 300 block of 9 ½ St N 1 trafÀc stop – verbal warning issued; 2 gun permit purchases Tuesday, March 22 0134 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0347 hrs – criminal damage to property 1700 block 2nd Ave N 0454 hrs – shots Àred on the 900 block of Oak Crest Ct 0830 hrs – runaway on the 700 block of 12th St N 0907 hrs – theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 1152 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 1200 hrs – police proactive visit 100 block of Benton Oaks Dr 1330 hrs – warrant on the 300 block of 3rd Ave N 1400 hrs – domestic assault on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1500 hrs – suspicious activity on 1000 block of N River Ave 1523 hrs – found property on Prairie View La NE 1601 hrs – informational 1720 hrs – juvenile problem on 1300 block of Stone Ridge Rd 1811 hrs – alarm 1928 hrs – juvenile problem on 1900 block of W Highview Dr 2225 hrs – assist other agency 1 human services report Wednesday, March 23 0106 hrs – welfare check on the 1500 block of 2nd Ave N 0830 hrs – informational 0845 hrs – civil problem on the 100 block of 15th Ct 1020 hrs – welfare check on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1030 hrs – trafÀc accident on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1035 hrs – theft on the 800 block of 4th Ave N 1130 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1432 hrs – informational 1438 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1450 hrs – suicidal person on 1200 block of Stone Ridge Rd 1500 hrs – harassing or threatening phone calls on the 900 block of 4th St N 1619 hrs – assist public 1730 hrs – assist public 1750 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1814 hrs – civil problem on the 2000 block of W Highview Dr 1957 hrs – alarm 2050 hrs – suspicious activity on the 600 block of 2nd Ave N 2242 hrs - detox 5 trafÀc stops – verbal warnings issued; 5 human services report Thursday, March 24 0042 hrs – disturbance/noise complaint on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 0836 hrs – attempted theft from auto 1200 block of 9th Ave N 0845 hrs – theft from auto on the 1000 block of Summit Ave N 0930 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0941 hrs – juvenile problem on the 900 block of 1st St S 1110 hrs – drugs – paraphanalia on the 300 block of 3rd Ave S 1127 hrs – welfare check on the 100 block of 15th Ct 1136 hrs – ordinance violation 1518 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1630 hrs – juvenile problem on the 900 block of 5th St S 1845 hrs – juvenile problem on the 100 block of 18th St Ct NW 2149 hrs – dispute on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 8 trafÀc stops – 2 citations and 6 verbal warnings issued; 1 gun permit purchase; 3 human services reports Friday, March 25 0031 hrs – disturbance/noise complaint 700 block 2nd Ave N 0125 hrs – assault on the 700 block of 12th St N 0340 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 2nd Ave N 0345 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0514 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0750 hrs – criminal damage to property 900 block 2nd Ave N 0836 hrs – civil problem on the 200 block of Summit Ave N 1014 hrs – alarm 1034 hrs – assist public 1108 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1125 hrs – welfare check on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave S 1147 hrs – ordinance violation 1148 hrs – suspicious activity on 4th Ave S 1347 hrs – suspicious activity on the 2000 block of 4th Ave N 1447 hrs – trafÀc accident on 15th St Ct 1551 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1832 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1914 hrs – alarm 1918 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1930 hrs – suspicious activity on the 2000 block of 4th Ave N 1946 hrs – alarm 2022 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 2052 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 2135 hrs – assist other agency 2245 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of River Ave S 2 trafÀc stops – verbal warnings issued; 8 human services reports Saturday, March 26 0136 hrs – alarm 0140 hrs – suspicious activity on 800 block of Pearl View Dr 0240 hrs – suspicious activity on 1900 block of Peach Dr NE 0250 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0252 hrs – assault on the 1200 block of 1st Ave N 0351 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0655 hrs – theft on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 0718 hrs – found property on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 0850 hrs – assist public 0932 hrs – medical/ambulance assist

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0956 hrs – found property on the 100 block of N River Ave 1000 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 200 block of N Highview Dr 1000 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 2000 block of E Highview Dr 1130 hrs – criminal damage to property on Old Stone Way 1221 hrs – domestic dispute on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1300 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 100 block of Benton Oaks Dr 1445 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1200 block of Stone Ridge Rd 1448 hrs – alarm 1509 hrs – civil problem on 6th Ave N 1649 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1900 block of Circle Dr NW 2120 hrs – alarm 2234 hrs – assist other agency 2342 hrs – welfare check on 1600 block of Prairie View La NE 2 trafÀc stops – 1 citation and 1 verbal warning issued Sunday, March 27 0003 hrs – disorderly conduct on 1100 block of Strawberry Ct 0205 hrs – assist other agency 0246 hrs – parking violation 0626 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of Benton Dr N 0919 hrs – criminal damage to property 400 block of 2nd St S 1154 hrs – criminal damage to property 100 block of 15th Ct 1215 hrs – assist other agency 1346 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1420 hrs – found property on the 200 block of 4th Ave S 1615 hrs – welfare check on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1702 hrs – assist public 2019 hrs – informational 2118 hrs – domestic dispute on the 1500 block of 6th Ave N 2253 hrs – welfare check on the 1200 block of 4th Ave N 3 trafÀc stops – 1 citation and 2 verbal warnings issued

PUBLIC NOTICES REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, March 14, 2016 MINUTES

6:00 p.m.

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

All members present.

Additions or Changes to the Agenda Jack Kahlhamer requested to add Liquor Store Remodel-Counter & Misc as agenda item 10-A. Todd Schultz noted that he placed on the dais revised/additional materials for agenda item 9-C. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 2-22-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the 2-22-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

B. 3-7-16 Special City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the 3-7-16 Special City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Sauer abstaining from the vote.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Bids for Resurfacing 4 Tennis Courts at Bob Cross B. Approve Purchase of Update In Car Police Squad Car Camera System C. Approve Villages of Creekside Apartment Site Plan D. Approve One-Year Contract with AFSCME Local 748 and Authorize Administration/Mayor to Execute Agreement Memoralizing Contract ModiÀcation E. Approve 2016 Plumbing and Mechanical Contract Licenses Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve agenda items 9A-9E. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. Liquor Store Remodel-Counter & Misc.

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded

by Councilperson Heinen to approve the Ron’s Cabinets & Design Electric quotes as presented and authorize the Liquor Store Committee to approve changes and/or additional costs that may arise during the project completion. Motion carried unanimously.

11. Other Staff Items A. Police Department StafÀng Update Perry Beise provided an update on the ongoings of the Sauk Rapids Police Department. Beise stated that the three newest po-

Rice Police Department Activity Monday, March 21 0002 hrs – burning complaint 0154 hrs – assist person 1301 hrs – drivers license check 1454 hrs – motorist assist Tuesday, March 22 1335 hrs – theft gas drive off on the 400 block of Main St E Wednesday, March 23 0217 hrs – assist person 0955 hrs – motorist assist 1023 hrs – suspicious vehicle on 1st St SW 1556 hrs – welfare check on the 1100 block of 107th St NW 1700 hrs – child abuse neglect on the 200 block of 3rd St SE Thursday, March 24 0218 hrs – assist person 1131 hrs – assist other agency 2040 hrs – slumper on the 100 block of 125th St NW 2226 hrs – assist other agency Friday, March 25 0428 hrs – property found on the 200 block of Main St 0908 hrs – medical on the 200 block of 5th St NE 1229 hrs – search warrant execution on 200 block of Main St E 1925 hrs – assist person 2037 hrs – alarm burglary on the 13200 block of 25th Ave Saturday, March 26 1802 hrs – personal injury motor vehicle accident on 125th St NW and 45th Ave NW 2229 hrs – permit to purchase gun 2316 hrs – records check

lice ofÀcers hired have all been trained in and are working on the streets now. He noted that Police OfÀcer, Matt Bosma, is working on the training of the Police Department’s new K-9 OfÀcer, Thunder.

Beise said that administration recently posted an opening for the additional Police OfÀcer that was approved by the City Council last year. He noted that initially the hope was to be able to hire the additional ofÀcer from a previous applicant pool, but that plan didn’t pan out. The position has since been posted with a due date of March 28. He said that the hope would be to have the position Àlled by May. Councilperson Heinen asked how many licensed police ofÀcers the Department currently has. Beise said that once the additional Police OfÀcer is hired, the total will be 15 Police OfÀcers Councilperson Heinen questioned if a part-time Community Services OfÀcer (CSO) will be hired for the summer as previously discussed. Chief Beise stated that his main focus right now is to get the additional Police OfÀcer hired and trained in. Beise said that he may need to bring the CSO’s job description to the Personnel and Finance Committee to discuss further before attempting to Àll that position.

Councilperson Hunstiger noted that he still feels that the City of Sauk Rapids is short on police ofÀcers even with the additional ofÀcer, especially compared to the City of Sartell. Councilperson Hunstiger mentioned the fact that two Sauk Rapids Police OfÀcers are assigned to positions that take them out of the typical rotation with the School Resource OfÀcer as well as the Drug Task Force OfÀcer. He stated that he has talked to residents who are sincerely concerned about the stafÀng situation in the Police Department.

Jack Kahlhamer discussed the employee count issue in terms of health insurance and the unknowns that have yet to be resolved in terms of Health Insurance Laws, which has caused the delay at least in hiring the CSO position. Kalhlhamer said that he has calls into some elected ofÀcials to attempt to get some resolve on these employee count issues.

Councilperson Hunstiger said that he would like to see the Personnel and Finance Committee along with City Administration discussing and attempting to budget for hiring additional ofÀcers and looking into a Reserve Police Force, like the City of Sartell does.

B. 2016 Citizen of the Year—Nominations due: April 11, 2016 Ross Olson noted that that nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year. Nominations are due April 11, 2016. Olson stated that nomination forms are available on the City website, at Bremer Bank in Coborn’s, and via the Sauk Rapids Chamber’s website Mayor Gunderson asked if nomination forms can be sent over e-mail. Olson stated that nomination forms can be sent via e-mail to his e-mail address or dropped off at the Sauk Rapids Government Center.

12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, ADDRESS: 26 Portage Trail, DATE AND TIME OF M O R T G A G O R ( S ) that default has occurred in Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 SALE: May 26, 2016 at 10:00 RELEASED FROM conditions of the following TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 19-0322- AM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION described mortgage: 200 PLACE OF SALE: ON MORTGAGE: None DATE OF MORTGAGE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, “THE TIME ALLOWED BY January 12, 2007 PROPERTY: 581 Highway 23 Northeast LAW FOR REDEMPTION MORTGAGOR: Brian Weiss Lot 4, Block 2, and a 1/21st Foley, MN to pay the debt then BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE and Denise Weiss interest in Outlots A, B and C, secured by said Mortgage, MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Mississippi Landing, Benton and taxes, if any, on said R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Electronic Registration County, Minnesota premises, and the costs and OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE Systems, Inc., as nominee for COUNTY IN WHICH disbursements, including REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS Equity MTG Group Inc. d/b/a PROPERTY IS LOCATED: attorneys’ fees allowed by law IF A JUDICIAL ORDER Equity MTG Fin. Benton subject to redemption within IS ENTERED UNDER DATE AND PLACE OF ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL six (6) months from the date of MINNESOTA STATUTES, RECORDING: Recorded AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: said sale by the mortgagor(s), SECTION 582.032, April 16, 2007 Benton County $127,000.00 their personal representatives DETERMINING, AMONG Recorder, Document No. AMOUNT DUE AND or assigns unless reduced to OTHER THINGS, THAT THE A347483.

CLAIMED TO BE DUE Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. MORTGAGED PREMISES ASSIGNMENTS OF AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, §580.07.

ARE IMPROVED WITH A MORTGAGE: Assigned to: INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, TIME AND DATE TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLING M&T Bank. Dated January 21, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: VACATE PROPERTY: If OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, 2015 Recorded February 17, $148,822.43 the real estate is an owner- ARE NOT PROPERTY 2015, as Document No. 407980 That prior to the commencement occupied, single-family USED IN AGRICULTURAL TRANSACTION AGENT: of this mortgage foreclosure dwelling, unless otherwise PRODUCTION, AND ARE Mortgage Electronic proceeding Mortgagee/ provided by law, the date on or ABANDONED.” Registration Systems, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee before which the mortgagor(s) Dated: March 24, 2016 T R A N S A C T I O N complied with all notice must vacate the property if M&T Bank AGENT’S MORTGAGE requirements as required by the mortgage is not reinstated Mortgagee/Assignee of I D E N T I F I C A T I O N statute; That no action or under section 580.30 or the Mortgagee NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: proceeding has been instituted property is not redeemed under USSET, WEINGARDEN AND 100050300005580668 at law or otherwise to recover section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on LIEBO, P.L.L.P. LENDER OR BROKER AND the debt secured by said November 28, 2016, unless that Attorneys for Mortgagee/ MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR mortgage, or any part thereof; date falls on a weekend or legal Assignee of Mortgagee STATED ON MORTGAGE: PURSUANT to the power holiday, in which case it is the 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Equity MTG Group Inc. d/b/a of sale contained in said next weekday, and unless the Minneapolis, MN 55416 Equity MTG Fin. mortgage, the above described redemption period is reduced to (952) 925-6888 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE property will be sold by the 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs.

37-16-002214 FC SERVICER: M&T Bank Sheriff of said county as 580.07 or 582.032.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

The Sauk Rapids Herald

LOCAL NEWS

From one to nine

Students start lunchtime book clubs

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Reading is becoming a popular pastime at Mississippi Heights Elementary School (MHES).

In fact, students have been forming book clubs so they can read together.

“A group of fourth grade boys came up to us in midNovember and said they wanted to start a book club,” said Mary VanDell, one of the media specialists at MHES. “I’ve wanted to do one for years, but could never Ànd the time with teaching.”

It started with one group of students and a process.

“They had to ask their teacher if it was okay and then they had to pick a time – lunch or recess. Of course, most students didn’t want to miss recess, so they do it during lunch. They pick up their food from the cafeteria and then come down here to have their discussion,” VanDell said.

“They also had to talk with Sue Paasch [MHES principal] and explain why they wanted to do the club.”

Now, there are nine groups. Currently, if students want to form their own book club, they have to be in fourth or Àfth grade.

“I think it’s best just to have fourth and Àfth grade,” said Molly Olmsheid, another media specialist at MHES. “We haven’t had anyone younger ask but I don’t know if it would be appropriate.”

The groups meet twice a week for about a half hour each time to discuss the reading. In between each meeting, the groups typically read one or two chapters of their book for the next discussion.

While the students discuss their books, they are also learning responsibility and gaining independence. During their discussion time, the group is in

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Zachary Swanson (left), Benjamin Condon, Ethan Swanson, Clayton SchoÀeld, Nicholas Anderson and Colin Gruber eat lunch together twice a week and discuss the book they are reading.

charge of staying on task and following the guidelines they agreed to.

“They all create their own rules for their group,” said Olmsheid. “In one of our groups, there are several boys who were several chapters behind on the reading. The group voted, even the boys that were behind, to kick them out for two weeks and if it happens again, they’ll be kicked out for longer.

We listen to make sure they are doing it appropriately, but they are mostly on their own.”

One of the things the students enjoy most is their wide array of book choices.

“We have a whole room of books here where we have multiple copies, so they can choose anything from there.

If there are only three kids in the group, we have even more options available right here in the main library,” VanDell said. “They love that they have so many options. And if they pick a book that doesn’t have enough copies, I usually order more from Barnes and Noble so they can read that particular book.”

One group of fourth graders – Zachary Swanson, Benjamin Condon, Ethan Swanson, Clayton SchoÀeld, Nicholas Anderson and Colin Gruber – has read six books.

“Actually, we’ve Ànished three books – “Keeping

Score,” “Brian’s Return” and “Who was Abraham Lincoln” – and are on our fourth. We are reading Heat by Mike Lupica right now,” Nicholas said. “We started the other two, but didn’t like them, so we switched.”

Staying on task is one of several requirements for the groups, but this group of boys knows it’s important.

“We pick out people that will read and not mess around during discussion,” Nicholas said.

Three Àfth-grade girls formed their own book group so they could spend time together.

“We would come to the library and pick out the same exact books,” said Drew Holmen with a laugh. “When we heard about the book groups, we knew we wanted to do it because we all had the same books anyway.”

Since the girls started their book club, they have read four books – “Zoo Break,” “Emerald Atlas,” “Runt” and now “Black Beauty.”

“We all love books, so we will probably read together during the summer. We all live really close to each other too, so it’ll be perfect if we decide to keep reading,” Drew said.

“We hope to have our book club in middle school too, but it will depend on our homework.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on April 21, 2016 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. John Lindholm requesting a variance to construct an addition to an existing house that would be 15 ft. from the side property line abutting land zoned Agricultural (50 ft. required) and 65 ft. from the ordinary high water mark (100 ft. required) in the R-3 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 7.5.3(e), 7S5.21A and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, Sentinel Bight, Section 9, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:30 p.m. on April 21, 2016.

2. 7:10 p.m. Cory and Kim Dahler requesting a variance to maintain a feedlot from a non-feedlot residence 604 ft. (660 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1The affected property is described as follows: NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 19, Granite Ledge Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 21, 2016.

3. 7:20 p.m Cory and Kim Dahler requesting a variance for the expansion of a feedlot to be 140 feet from a river, creek, stream or water course (300 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1The affected property is described as follows: NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 19, Granite Ledge Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 21, 2016.

4. 7:30 p.m. Cory and Kim Dahler requesting a variance to construct a livestock waste storage facility 100 ft. from a river, creek, stream or water course (300 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 19, Granite Ledge Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 21, 2016.

5. 7:40 p.m. Cory and Kim Dahler requesting a variance to construct a livestock waste storage facility 180 ft. from a road right-of-way (200 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.2 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 19, Granite Ledge Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 21, 2016.

ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above requests will be heard at this meeting.

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For the boys, they aren’t so sure about reading outside of school.

“We want to have fun and play outside during the summer,” Colin said. “If it’s raining, then maybe we will get together to read a chapter.”

As far as reading in middle school, they haven’t made a decision on that either.

“We will have to think about [reading in middle school],” said Zachary. “We still have a year and a half before we go there, so we have BENTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT plenty of time to think.”

CSAH 8 BITUMINOUS RECLAMATION & SURFACING Olmsheid hopes that the PROJECT FROM CR 47 TO TH 23 (ST. CLOUD) students will be able to continSealed bid proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Friue their book clubs into middle day, April 29, 2016, at the Benton County Public Works Buildschool if they choose to. ing, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE Foley, MN 56329 by Karri Thorsten, County Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the CSAH 8 Bituminous Reclamation and Surfacing Project.

STATE PROJECT #: SAP 005-608-008 LOCATION: from CR 47 to TH 23 TYPE OF WORK: Bituminous Reclamation, Aggregate Base Preparation, Bituminous Paving and Aggregate Shouldering LENGTH: 0.989 Miles A full notice can be viewed by going to https://egram.co.benton.

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Self-Storage, The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Minden TownSauk Rapids 25553, ship in Benton County, Minnesota will meet on Wednesday, April 1111 Franklin Ave., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 13, 2016, 2:30 p.m., at Minden Township Hall. The purpose of NOTICE OF SALE AND this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY has been properly valued and classiÀed by the assessor.

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The Sauk Rapids Herald

SPORTS

Sport goes off with a

bang

SSecond d season off clay l target increases team to 38

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids High School is entering into its second season with a sport that is soon to be a blast—clay target.

Up from 23, the current 38 ninth through twelfth grade participants made their way to Del-tone Lutheran Gun Range in St. Cloud for their Àrst practice this past Sunday.

The athletes are all Àre-arm safety certiÀed, using shotguns which cannot be larger than 12-gauge. Boys and girls compete at the same rules during a designated shooting time and are split into squads of Àve. According to head coach David Zaske, as the season progresses the squads will be realigned to create higher scores.

“Athletes shoot two rounds of aerial clay targets for a total of 50,” Zaske said. “Participants from our team shoot toPHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER Sophomore Nikki Mohs waits for ammunition as her squad gether in prepares for their shooting round at Del-tone Lutheran Gun squads and their Club April 1. Moh’s is participating in her second year on the scores are entered online.

SRRHS Clay Target team.

The online scoring system compares our team scores with other schools in the state who have a similar size.”

Minnesota High School clay target teams began initially in 2001 after executive director and founder of the sport Jim Sable saw a need to get more youths involved to ensure the future of shooting sports in the area. Foley, Cathedral and Sartell all have local teams.

“If anyone was going to pick a different sport, this would be one they’d be interested in,” said SRRHS senior Kyle Nodo. Nodo and teammate Justin Reinert were both instrumental in starting a team at Sauk Rapids—of course with the administration’s help.

“None of this would have been possible without the support and direction of our Activities Director Luke Lutterman,” Zaske said.

Each year the activities department surveys the student body, asking what additional activities the students are interested in. A number of students were vocal about trap and lacrosse and both are

Clay target continued on pg. 2B

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Storm SB will send experienced unit on the field

by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

If you see Ken Karna smiling a lot these days, it’s for good reason.

Karna, the head coach for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Softball Team, has a lot of things going for him as his team prepares for the 2016 season.

First of all, he brings back many talented players from last year’s squad who came into their own in the playoffs. Secondly, they are hard working and bring a great attitude to practice.

“I am excited for this year’s team because they have such a tremendous work ethic and a never-giveup mentality,” Karna, who is in his second year as head coach for the Storm, said.

“They are also one of the most athletic teams I have been a part of so that allows us many different opportunities in terms of line-up orders and positions.”

Last year’s team Ànished 11-12 overall, but really came into their own in the playoffs winning three games and advancing to the Ànal four of the 12 team section. Karna hopes this years group builds on that success.

“They all know what we need to do to take that next step as a team. We had a good run in playoffs last season and I think it showed the girls what they are capable of,” Karna said.

Sophomore pitcher Sammy Patton is one key returner

for the Storm. She was the workhorse on the mound for SR-R last year, pitching 108 innings and winning eight games.

“She has added some more speed to her pitches and added another pitch. I think she gained a lot of experience and conÀdence last year and we will look to build on that this season,” Karna said.

Joining her in the inÀeld will be catcher Anna Iburg, Àrst basemen Jill Oldakowski, second basemen Staci Meyer, shortstop Brooke Torvik and third basemen Megan Ackerman.

Covering the outÀeld for the Storm will be Lindsey Montag, Bailey Becker, Beccah Kelash and Sidney Plemel.

All but Plemel and Iburg have a lot of varsity experience. Seniors Stephanie Schmitt and Taylor Daniels are also newcomers to the team.

Offensively the group is talented as well. Ackerman led the team in batting average, .364, hits, RBI, and runs scored last year. Torvik batted .278 last year and was second on the team in runs scored and RBI. She was also third on the team in hits.

Meyer played just 15 varsity games yet was second on the team in runs scored. Becker was fourth on the team in hits and Oldakowski batted .280 last year.

“We have a good com-

Softball continued on pg. 2B

Storm start season strong

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

ing going on and we have a long ways to go and room for improvement,” said Loren Finlayson, girls’ track and Àeld head coach. “We had some great performances and I am very pleased.”

The girls team Ànished in sixth place with 39.5 team points while the boys team Ànished in eighth place with 45.33 team points.

Conference tournament results: Girls 3,200 meter run: Paige Sunstrom 2nd 12:17.94.

Boys 3,200 meter run: Ian Galligan 10th 11:17.22; Logan Leavy 11th 11:26.16.

Girls 4 x 800 meter relay: Sauk Rapids-Rice 5th 11:09.85.

Boys 4 x 800 meter re-

lay: Sauk Rapids-Rice 7th 9:54.87.

Girls 60 meter hurdles: Mikayla Zaske 10th 11.21; The Storm track and Brooke Strand 12th 11.31; Àeld teams started out their Olivia Krepp 28th 12.65; Isseason by competing at the abella Molesky 36th 13.06; conference tournament on Bailey Olson 37th 13.08.

Saturday.

Boys 60 meter hurdles: Despite the tough comAndrew Syvertson 15th petition against them, there 11.28. were several top Ànishes, inGirls 60 meter dash: cluding Àve in the top two.

Matraca Conarro 14th 8.84; Paige Sunstrom placed Brooke Lorentz 31st 9.39; second in the 3,200 meter Katie Lucas 32nd 9.40; run, Ian Galligan placed Brooke Butkowski 41st 9.98; second in the 1,600 meter Sydni Ross 42nd 10.64. run, Jared Timm placed Àrst Boys 60 meter dash: in the triple jump, Marcus Mitchel Peterson 14th 7.73; Santillana placed second in Dalton Holmes 30th 8.03; the high jump and Stephen Michael Marlin 39th 8.17; Erickson placed Àrst in the Noah Stangl 44th 9.84. pole vault.

Girls 1,600 meter run: “Because it was the Àrst Paige Sunstrom 6th 5:52.87; meet, there was a lot of learnEmma Mader 22nd 6:54.28.

Boys 1,600 meter run: Ian Galligan 2nd 4:52.64; Samuel Ringger 13th 5:14.90; Alex Torvik 29th 5:34.63; Morgan Freese 33rd 5:45.17; Chris Charging Eagle 35th 5:47.22; Dakotah Johnson 36th 5:53.61.

Girls 4 x 200 meter relay: Sauk Rapids-Rice 7th 2:02.20.

Boys 4 x 200 meter relay: Sauk Rapids-Rice 9th 1:50.35.

Girls 400 meter dash: Kristen Petron 5th 1:06.99; Tessa Fernholz 10th 1:08.52; Kjerstin Haeny 26th 1:15.42; Carly Spoden 31st 1:16.75; Bailey Olson 35th 1:19.52.

Boys 400 meter dash: Marcus Santillana 17th 59.59; De Andre Jackson 25th 1:01.49.

Girls 800 meter run: Kayleen Martins 9th 2:45.82; Jocelyn Thorson 10th 2:46.23; Marissa Leeb 16th 3:16.66.

Boys 800 meter run: Tyler Och 15th 2:28.65; Chris Charging Eagle 20th 2:32.45.

Girls 200 meter dash: Brooke Lorentz 28th 31.74; Mikayla Zaske 30th 31.77; Katie Lucas 34th 32.13; Ashley Tapio 40th 35.63; Cole Ritten competes in the long jump event at the all con- Isabella Molesky 41st 35.88. ference tournament April 2 at St. Cloud State University.

Boys 200 meter dash:

PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA

Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Paige Sunstrom had a successful Àrst meet of the season, placing second in the 3,200 meter run in a competition April 2.

Trace Wagner 33rd 27.49; Dalton Holmes 40th 28.27; Jarred Taylor 41st 32.90.

Girls 4 x 400 meter relay: Sauk Rapids-Rice 7th 4:53.18.

Boys 4 x 400 meter relay: Sauk Rapids-Rice 3rd 3:46.60.

Girls high jump: Bailey Roscoe 4th 4-06.00; Kjerstin Haeny 16th J4-03.00; Brooke Butkowski 17th 4-00.00; Katie Lucas 17th 4-00.00.

Boys high jump: Marcus Santillana 2nd J5-09.00; Mitch Trnka NH. Girls pole vault: Victoria

Thompson 5th J8-00.00.

Boys pole vault: Stephen Erickson 1st 11-06.00; Jaden Newbanks 10th J900.00; Jordan Newbanks 12th 8-00.00.

Girls long jump: Anna Scapanski 4th J15-06.00; Brooke Lorentz 15th 1400.00; Matraca Conarro foul.

Boys long jump: Jared Timm 6th 19-03.50; Jordan Newbanks 18th 17-05.00; Mitchel Peterson 24th 1505.00.

Girls triple jump: Kristen Petron foul.

Boys triple jump: Jared

Timm 1st 40-08.00; Trace Wagner 15th 33-03.00; Michael Marlin foul.

Boys shot put: Creedence McDermond 17th 40-11.00; Richard Carriveau 20th 3802.00; Ian Hayes 26th 3701.00; Andrew Syvertson 30th 34-10.00; Hunter Branson 41st 31-06.00; Mitch Trnka 45th 29-09.00.

Girls shot put: Amanda Johnson 5th 30-05.00; Abby Walsh 10th 28-05.00; Victoria Thompson 18th 2601.00; Brooke Helget 31st 23-03.00; Paige Folkerts 33rd 22-07.00; Amber Eisenschenk 46th 16-00.00.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

SPORTS

Softball continued from 1B_________

Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

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What do you like most about knowledge bowl? I guess I enjoy getting the chance to test my knowledge, see how much I really know. Also, every day is a new learning experience, a new chance to Ànd out some obscure thing one would otherwise not learn.

What are subjects you excel in? I’m great with foreign language questions, obscure information and (when not English-related) linguistics questions.

What do you like about those categories? I’m good in them; I love language and linguistics, and after years of lurking on the internet and reading random books on random information, I like to believe I have a fairly expansive reserve of obscure knowledge.

What are some other activities you are involved in at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School? I am also involved in math league.

What has been your favorite high school class to date?

Explain. I can’t really pick one favorite. I’d say it’s not one, but each one that actually engaged me. Every single class I’ve been in has given me the chance to do the one thing I love above all else: acquire new knowledge and actually apply it to something. German gave me a better exposure to language and led me to linguistics, the science and math classes taught me practical (and sometimes entertainingly impractical) skills and information, and English introduced me to literature I probably would’ve never seen or just not thought to read. Some classes were more a pain to me, but they still gave me time to do my own thing, so they were good in an indirect way.

Tell us about a skill you possess that most people don’t know. I throw tomahawks and target shoot with guns and once-upon-a-time bows. I’m pretty skilled at lore making and world-building.

What are some words you like to live by? Hope for the best always, but never be surprised by the worst.

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bination of speed and power.

The main key is to put the ball in play and make the defense get us out. We are looking to run a little more this season,” Karna said. “Last season we did a great job of battling back late in games, but it can wear a team down to constantly be doing that. I think we have the offensive talent to put runs on the board early and the defense to back it up.”

Karna said the Central Lakes Conference has some very good teams from top to bottom.

The Storms season opener is Friday, April 15 and their home opener is April 19 against St. Cloud Apollo.

“Alexandria, Rocori and Brainerd all seem to Àll in their gaps from year to year so you always have to be ready for them, but honestly the entire conference is typically pretty good. I think we are very fortunate to have such a competitive confer-

Bowling scores Rapids 3/30/16 PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

The captains for the the Sauk Rapids-Rice softball team are Megan Ackerman (left), Anna Iburg, Brooke Torvik and Lindsey Montag.

ence because it keeps you prepared all season,” Karna said. “I think the overall team goals are pretty consistent from year to year. You want to be a contender when

it comes to playoffs so that means being in the top four in our section. We have some new teams due to realignment so I am excited for the possibilities.”

Clay target continued from 1B_______ now in place with the help of Lutterman, the school board, superintendent and administration. The Rice and Sauk Rapids Sportsman Clubs were also integral in the development, providing the initial start-up funds.

Zaske, who grew up hunting with his family and casually practicing with clay target, began as the head coach of Sauk Rapids’ clay target team in the inaugural spring 2015 season. But he doesn’t do it alone. Zaske has eight other coaches who support the team along with many parents.

Students participate in a nine week season which practices and competes on Sundays. All athletes may enter the league Trap Shooting Championships in Alex-

andria in June and those who consistently shoot high scores can qualify for the Minnesota State Championships on June 25.

“Athletes are always trying to shoot a perfect 50 targets. It’s a very mental sport,” said Zaske.

“I try not to think about anything,” said Nodo of what goes through his head when he’s shooting. “If you think about it, you’ll miss,” said Reinert.

Nodo, who competes on a summer league, shot trap with his family before entering the sport. He was the only student on the Sauk Rapids team to earn his “25 Straight” patch last season after hitting 25 targets without a miss. Nodo was one away from his 50 patch in Alexandria but missed on his

last shot. When asked whether it’s a goal of this year, he simply stated, “I’ll see what I can do.”

Sophomore Nikki Mohs was just one of the two females competing on the team in 2015. After riÁe hunting with her family she decided to give it a literal shot and picked up the 12-gauge.

“It was something new to try and I like shooting a lot,” Mohs said.

Mohs improved her average last year from nine to over 20.

“I was really impressed. I want to get a perfect score this year,” Mohs said.

And Zaske thinks it’s possible.

“I hope to hand out multiple “25 Straight” patches this year and have three full

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Lacrosse starts Àrst season

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Last fall, the Sauk Rapids-Rice school board voted to add lacrosse as an ofÀcial school sport. On Monday, the teams began practice for the Àrst time.

Both teams are made up of students from Sauk Rapids-Rice and Sartell.

While lacrosse is new to Sauk Rapids-Rice, it will also be Amanda Dvorak’s Àrst time as a head coach.

“I played lacrosse at St. Ben’s and have been the assistant coach there, but this will be my Àrst time as a head coach for a varsity team,” Dvorak said. “I am very excited. It’s great that the teams are a co-op with Sartell because it will be great to build the team chemistry with them.”

Starting off the season, there are 65 girls interested in playing.

“It’s great to have a big program right away; it shows us that they are interested in playing and learning,” Dvor-

ak said. “It’s nice for the girls because they can start playing anytime. There aren’t many sports that you can just start playing in high school.”

Because this is the Àrst season, Dvorak isn’t sure what the team will look like going into their Àrst meet on April 16 against St. Cloud Tech. She is also unsure of what other teams in the conference and section are like.

“This will be a learning

game for all of us,” Dvorak said.

For Rod Snyder, lacrosse is a whole new game.

“I’ve been coaching soccer for 12 years, but have never done anything with lacrosse,” Snyder said. “Thankfully, some of the guys on the team have played in lacrosse clubs and have some experience to get us started.”

The boys’ team has around 40 participants for

their inaugural season, some of which are strong attacking players from club teams.

Those same guys will provide the team with good leadership.

“Our goal is to provide a good foundation for the program, to build something that both schools can be proud of,” Snyder said.

The boys’ team will have their Àrst meet against Duluth DenÀeld on April 16.

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The Sauk Rapids Herald

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice Speech team includes – (front, from left) Roger Rubenstein, Alex Zapf, Dylan Roering, Jacob Henderson, Jacob Hoeschen and Isaiah Okongo; (back, from left) Coach Maria Burnham, Emily Berg, Catherine Julius, Cidavia Marchand, Nikki Bukowski, Meghan Moran, Kaitlyn Favaeru, Cassie Leen and Coach Joanie Hauck. Not pictured: Erika Gilpatrick, Tianna Hanson, Abby Neisen, Ben Odelius, Hayleigh Swenson, Sabrina Thompson and Kate Woeste.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice speech team participated in the Minnesota State 8AA Subsections competition on March 31 at Rocori High School. The top six placements in each category have been chosen to advance to sections held April 7 in Moorhead. Those who place in the top three will advance to the state speech meet April 16 at Lakeville North High School.

Nine students will advance to sections. Two students, Alex Zapf and Catherine Julius, were chosen as alternates in the discussion and informative categories, respectively. The 8AA Sub-section results are:

Creative Expression: 2nd place Emily Burg 5th place Dylan Roering Discussion: 3rd place Nikki Bukowski Extemp-Reading: 5th place Meghan Moran Extemp-Speaking: 6th place Isaiah Okongo

Great Speeches: 3rd place Jacob Hoeschen Humorous Interpretation: 6th place Cassie Leen Serious Poetry: 2nd place Jacob Henderson Serious Proes: 1st place Cidavia Marchand

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