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December 23, 2015

Pflipsen Pfarm has fleecy herd

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Up the long driveway to Terry and Cheryl Pflipsen’s residence northeast of Sauk Rapids, 42 ears perk up and gather at the fence with curiosity. The animals won’t bark or bellow, nicker or bleat. They’ll stand patiently with noses raised, waiting to greet visitors with a sniff of their face. The animals are lamas.

Lama—although it looks to be a misspelled version—is the all-inclusive word used to recognize the genus species of animals which includes both llamas and alpacas. The Pflipsen Llama Pfarm has both. Their herd consists of 20 llamas and one Suri alpaca.

“We started raising them about 12 years ago when we PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER sold our first breeding pair,” Llamas are naturally curious animals that are generally easy Cheryl said. “We saw them at the Benton County Fair. to care for and make little noise.

They were so unique. People

City stresses ordinances

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Rice business owner Dave Watts will have to remove a sign or reduce its size in order for it to remain in its position along Highway 10 according to the Rice City Council at the Dec. 21 meeting. The sign, which advertises Watts’s Little Rock Boat Works business, is too large and isn’t in compliance with city ordinance. The Rice city ordinance claims signs shall not exceed 50 square feet per side and have a maximum face total of 100 feet. In other council news: - Approved additional warming house/rink attendants for the 2015-16 season.

- Approved the Minnesota Municipal Clerks Institute registration and attendance May 2-6.

- Approved fire contracts for Langola and Graham townships for the 2016-17 calendar years.

- Discussed the local board of review date set by Benton County - Progress will proceed as planned after the asbestos inspection of the Bender House was completed. Little asbestos was found. The report will be submitted and demolition scheduled.

didn’t know what they were or used for. Their faces just kind of drew you in with their big eyes.”

Cheryl and her family have been passionate about their lamas ever since. Each animal has its own name and its own personality, Cheryl said.

Lamas are intelligent animals with generally a mild temperament. They can be used for a range of things from pets and companions to working guard animals. The animals can weigh up to about 450 pounds and stand close to six feet at the top of their heads. Indigenous to South America, the animals are cousins to camels.

The Pflipsens have socialized their herd and they are able to take their animals into the community for parades, festivals, school events or care homes to provide therapy for the elderly.

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The Taubers’ home on Mayhew Lake Road is lit up with 12,000 Christmas light bulbs, casting a pleasant glow around the area.

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER Driving through town provides a shining, colorful sight this time of year as homeowners display their best Christmas lights for others to see.

Tom and Darlene Tauber’s home, near the high school on Mayhew Lake Road, is no exception. In fact, it’s considered a tourist attraction during the month of December for the past 20 years.

“We’ve had tour buses driving by and they pull in to see all the lights,” Darlene said.

“When it gets closer to Christmas, sometimes there are cars lined up to look at the lights.”

“There’s been times where we come home and they were lined up and we’d have to wait to get in our own driveway,” Tom said with a chuckle.

For groups of elderly, it’s even been a destination.

“We’ve had a bus full of residents from Good Shepherd here. They came to our house to look at the lights, and when they were done, they went back to Good Shepherd,” Darlene said.

Each year, Tom and Dar-

lene have their display up Dec. 1, and it stays lit until the first weekend in January.

One of the unique things about their display is that, because they have so many lights, they have different areas: Santa’s workshop, the Nativity scene, North Pole, gingerbread men in a row and an area just for white lights.

To add to the magic of the lights, the Taubers are looking for one key ingredient: snow.

“There was one year where I put up the lights and we got a big snowstorm the next day.

We had all sorts of people stopping, but once the snow melted, we only had a few,” Tom said.

“Snow attracts more people.”

In their front yard, there are approximately 12,000 light bulbs that are lit each night, which brings their circuits to their maximum amount.

“We don’t add any more because we’d have to add another circuit,” Tom said. “It’s right at the limit.”

When they started putting up that many lights, word gets around.

It’s such an attraction that people often thank the Taubers, but not necessarily in person.

Nathen Pflipsen stands with his mom, Cheryl Pflipsen, and two of their 20 llamas on the Pflipsen Llama Pfarm. on a good tight schedule for dewormings and shots because of the deer in the area and they have their maintenance of clippings and shearings, but they’re easier than horses, and they mainly eat grass and hay,” Cheryl said. “It’s really important for our animals to be socialized all surroundings soci so ciali lized ed tto o al ll su surr rrou ound ndings

so when they are in the community they behave without problems and can adapt to new situations.”

Pflipsens and their sons, Adam and Nathen, have been involved with 4-H from early

Pflipsen Llama PFarm continued on pg. 4

Christmas

“Last year, we came home and there was a note and a cookie platter on our front step.

It was just a simple ‘thank you for doing the display.’ But we aren’t in it for that,” Darlene said.

One of the most unique things they’ve received has become an addition to the display: two little bells.

This year, the bells are hanging on the tree near the end of their driveway.

“We wanted to put it front and center so the lady can see it,” Darlene said.

Tom and Darlene joke that they’ve built their own fan base, but they hope to continue to do the light display for as long as they can.

“I think some people would be disappointed if we didn’t do it,” Tom said. “We really do it for the community.”

The Taubers were one of the winners in this years’ Sauk Rapids holiday lights contest, for the Best Holiday Theme.

In the Best Multi-color display, a home on Welsh Court won. The home has colored lights running from roof to ground, as well as colored lights in the trees.

Darlene and Tom Tauber experience a great joy in their hearts by putting up their large display each year.

A home on Fifth Avenue several pine trees in the yard, won for Best One Color. Lights on the house, and a star is at the are strung around the bases of top of one of the pine trees.

Families adopting families

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Many students at Mississippi Heights are learning lessons of giving this season and making Christmas a little brighter for others.

Students and their families are a part of the adopta-family project through the school. The project is in its fifth year and has helped out countless families for the Christmas season, including 45 families this year alone.

“It’s good to give back locally and give a direct impact where we work, live and play,” said Ryan Butkowski, Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) president at Mississippi Heights.

When his son was in kindergarten, Butkowski was at a PTA meeting when he pitched the idea for the project, with the notion that families need more than just toys, but shoes, PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA socks, pants, and other fundaRyan Butkowski and his son, Gavin, have been avid mental needs. participants in the adopt-a-family project at Mississippi Butkowski and his son Heights Elementary School since the project started five years have adopted a family in all ago. five years of the project, and

they plan to continue adopting for as long as they can.

“My son gets excited to go shopping and buy all of these things for other people,” Butkowski said. “It’s a great lesson for him.”

When adopting a family, a list is presented from the family in need of things that each member wants, needs, and what their interests are.

Typically, Butkowski spends $800-1000 on the family each year, and gets most everything on the list, making sure that each member gets what they need and want for Christmas.

Tara Prom, social worker at Mississippi Heights, agreed with the fact that people are usually attentive to the lists.

“I’ve never seen people who are disappointed with getting clothing for Christmas, but of course they get some toys and fun gifts too. People are very generous,” Prom said.

After a few years of getting the project going, the response has been tremendous and the families receiving the gifts are grateful.

While most of the sponsors are families in the school, members of the community have caught on to the project as well, and are beginning to sponsor families. Prom has high hopes that the project will continue to grow in this area.

“I’ve had moms come in to pick up the gifts and when she sees the pile, she has tears in her eyes,” said Prom “We’ve had a ton of families offering to help, it was just a matter of finding those families that we wanted to offer the help to.”

While the kids usually get the toys and fun gifts, parents of families in need often get cash, gift cards, and other things that will help out the family financially.

Usually, families adopting never meet the family they sponsor, as it adds a “secret Santa” feel to the project. If both families request to meet each other, the request is typically granted.

“It shows the car-

ing, kind and compassionate people that we have in our community,” Prom said. “It shows how people want to take care of other people, especially during the holidays.

I’ve seen families spend a thousand dollars on another family and it’s unreal. People are extremely generous.”

Wrapped gifts line the walls in the Mississippi Heights Elementary School main office.

The project sponsored 45 families in need this year.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015

LOCAL NEWS

A Tree Lot Christmas

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD – Music director Cheryl Petykowski and students of St. Katharine Drexel School presented the community with their rendition of “A Tree Lot Christmas” on Dec. 17 at the Church of St. Augustine.

Kindergarten through sixth grade students sang 14 songs, played musical instruments and acted out scenes to the holiday tale, which told the story of paying it forward and what it means to be a part of God’s family tree.

The performance set at Jesse’s Tree Lot follows a group of children — Abigail, Karly and Jacob among others — selling Christmas trees and goodies to raise money for PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER families and children in need.

Sixth grader Quinn Vos of St. Cloud, plays Mr. Carmichael, Businessman Mr. Carmichael a greedy shop-owner in St. Katharine Drexel’s “A Tree Lot donates the use of his lot to the Christmas” Dec. 17. children in return for the sales they provide by spending the

money raised at his toy-store business. Carmichael, also nicknamed Mr. Ever-greedy by others, doesn’t understand the fuss about Christmas and tells the children he has no family to share the holiday.

Many times, the children working at the tree lot try to invite Mr. Carmichael into God’s family, but it isn’t until another community member, Karly’s mom, came to his business’s rescue that he realizes the powerful love of Christ and the true meaning of Christmas.

St. Katharine Drexel School educates 325 students from preschool to sixth grade. First grade students chat and prepare for their triangle piece About half the students are in the pageant. from the Sauk Rapids, Rice and Mayhew Lake parish communities. Sacred Heart Church of Sauk Rapids, Church of St. Augustine and St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud merged approximately five years ago to create this conglomeration of students.

Karly’s mother, performed by sixth grader Kaitlyn Voth of Sauk Rapids, came to Mr. Carmichael’s unexpected rescue at Kimberly VanHorn of Sauk Rapids (front, center) performs St. Augusta fifth grader Dawson Pape plays a character named with kindergarten and first grade classes.

Jacob who explains the meaning of a Jesse Tree, which is the end of the pageant. used to tell the story of the Bible from creation to the Christmas story.

In last week’s Sauk Rapids Herald, the Sauk Rapids City Council was mistakenly referred to as the Sauk Centre City Council. The Herald regrets the error.

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PEOPLE

What’s Happening

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Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Donations.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation gives $3,050 to classrooms

Jan. 5, 1-7 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Donations. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Avenue North, St. Cloud.

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Saturday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. – Youth Snowmobile Safety Course, Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Students must be at least 11 years of age by Jan. 9, and must have completed the online portion of the class prior to training/testing day at www.dnr.state.mn.us. To register (20 student limit) send the student’s name, date of birth and contact information to snowmobilesafety@co.benton.mn.us. No walk-ins will be accepted.

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Mrs. Buckner and the second grade classes at Rice Elementary were awarded a $400 classroom grant Dec. 18 by the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation (SRREF) to be used toward a Minnesota Storytime At-Home Reading Project. Buckner’s second grade class is here along with SRREF members Wendy Pikus (back, from left), Trisha Hendrickson, Rice Elementary Principal Christina Bemboom, Donna Buckner and Superintendent Dr. Dan Bittman.

Theresa Maas was awarded a $500 grant to purchase critical thinking games which will enhance the Mississippi Heights kindergarten’s lessons through questioning, observation, communication and more. Principal Sue Paasch (from left) stands with Maas, Pikus, Hendrickson and Superintendent Dr. Dan Bittman.

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Founded in 2012, the SRREF has donated approximately $30,000 in grants to

the Sauk Rapids-Rice District. It is a permanent fund of the partnering agency, the Initiative Foundation.

Christmas Cheer!

(Above) Beverly Dobis, who has been receiving gifts and collecting items for her Christmas collection for 20 years, is pictured here with PHOTOS SUBMITTED a sample of the many items Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors Nikki Bukowski (left) in her apartment. Dobis and Kelsey Christensen helped the Salvation Army reach lives in the Good Shepherd closer to its goal by ringing bells on Dec. 18 outside of the Community in Sauk Rapids.

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STEARNS COUNTY – The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force concluded an investigation into the sales of methamphetamine from a residence in rural St. Wendel Township in Stearns County Dec. 14. Investigators had purchased quantities of methamphetamine at the property over the past two months, which culminated in the execution of a search warrant.

Methamphetamine had been purchased on several occasions from residents living in a pole shed type building outfitted with an apartment. The search warrant was conducted at the address of 35884 County Road 4, St. Joseph. At the time of the execution of the warrant both parties were present and were taken into custody.

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The arrested parties were transported to the Stearns County Jail and booked for outstanding warrants and new drug charges. The following were arrested; Harley Weilage, 23 of St. Joseph, outstanding warrants for second degree assault and kidnapping, two counts of first degree controlled substance sales, and Luke Plemel, 30 of St. Joseph, for outstanding drug warrants in both Stearns and Benton counties, and an additional second degree possession charge.

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Sauk Rapids Women of Today 5:30 p.m. Social time 6 p.m. meeting Sauk Rapids VFW. 3rd MondayKnights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Church, 7 p.m.

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2nd & 4th TuesdaySauk Rapids Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 6992, 6:30 p.m.

4th ThursdaySauk Rapids Chamber, noon luncheon, call 251-2940 to preregister.

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Aaron Jurek’s Mississippi Heights fourth-grade class will have the opportunity to learn about social studies, science and life skills through a maple syrup tapping experience. Thanks to teacher Theresa Maas, kindergartens at that elementary will look forward to new Think Fun games, which offer critical thinking skills.

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1st MondayPlanning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center SR Green, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumor’s 1st TuesdayWatab 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 1st WednesdayRecreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive.

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BENTON COUNTY–Select Sauk Rapids-Rice Independent School District No. 47 teachers received early Christmas gifts Friday morning.

A group of seven teachers were presented with individual classroom grants Dec. 18. Superintendent Dr. Dan Bittman and members of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation (SRREF) awarded the selected educators with certificates and announced the news with surprise visits to each of the recipients as they went about their daily routines of the schools in the Rice and Sauk Rapids communities.

The SRREF awarded over $3,000 to district teachers who applied for grants, which coincided with the goals of the organization to create unforgettable classroom experiences and provide opportunities for students by removing financial barriers.

Donna Buckner and Kelsey Bean were the recipients at the Rice Elementary School. Rice Elementary grades 2 and 5 will benefit from the funds received to allow second grade students a Minnesota author-based takehome reading project. Fifth grade will have access to wired keyboards for their current iPads used for education.

At Pleasantview Elementary, third graders will spend a day with Minnesota author Rusty Gwost. The second grade will boost their supply of books and available reading levels for the children

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015

The Sauk Rapids Herald

OPINION

LETTERS TO EDITOR Residents don’t want sidewalk

Julie Nelson, Sauk Rapids There was a public forum on Nov. 23 for the residents of Sauk Rapids to voice their opinions about a project that would be on 8th St. N. involving a sidewalk. Many residents from the area in question stated their opposition to a sidewalk. There was no one there in favor of the sidewalk.

After the meeting, the property owners on 8 St. N. circulated a petition for every property owner apposing the sidewalk to sign in order to include anyone unable to attend the meeting.

It was signed by every property owner who lives on 8th St. N. except one. It is clear that the property owners on 8th St. N. do not want a sidewalk on their street.

Some of the more common reasons for not wanting the sidewalk that were stated include: Many trees including the oldest and largest (by width not height) will be taken down. There is a safety concern of having a sidewalk on such a steep hill; the purpose of the sidewalk is to encourage use.

A wheel chair, stroller or bike could be unsafe going up or down that steep slope, and there is a danger of a slippery surface on the steep slope in winter due to ice and snow. It is clear that those who would potentially benefit from this sidewalk most do not want it.

After all this was presented to the council members, Steve Heinen, Kurt Huntstiger, Nick Sauer and Ellen Thronson, voted with the contractors rather than the property owners in Sauk Rapids who voted them in to office.

Winter, holiday seasons are here

Te m p e r a boots on the ice tures are lower (when the ice is than most of us safe); have an outwould like; the door bonfire with sky is dark when parents (or superwe leave for and vising adult); take return from work; a community eduand many of our cation class; go children feel unto the mall with motivated to play by Dr. Daniel Bittman family and friends outside.

Many Superintendent’s Corner and complete a children say they treasure hunt; are bored, have make a snowman nothing to do inside and or snow angel; attend an would rather eat holiday open gym night at school or treats inside than fight ex- the local YMCA treme weather. As a result, I enjoy summer, playparents often feel more ing on the beach and going frustrated and anxious than outside in flip flops as much when the sun is shining and if not more than anyone kids can play freely outside else, but I also know how without fear of frostbite. much fun winter play can While I too struggle be. Over the winter season with the colder tempera- and holiday break, I encourtures and reduced sunlight, age everyone to look for an I also recognize endless excuse to say yes and to opportunities for fun and play outside with your kids the need for our kids to and neighborhood families. get outside or to exercise Find something fun to do during the winter months. that doesn’t cost anything Recently, I took the oppor- and results in laughter and tunity to ask three children friendship. You won’t be for some winter fun ideas disappointed. to share. Here is what they Take it one step further suggested: and post pictures (Twitter, • Build a fort with @isd47 or @bittmand or on snow; go sledding; use the ISD 47 Facebook Page), snow markers to create of yourselves in Storm atsomething fun; take a walk tire having fun; we love with family and friends; go our kids and families. Go ice skating or slide on your Storm.

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Believing in the magic of Christmas tainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, For anyone who knows me personally, they and you know that they abound and give to your know newspaper writing isn’t just a job to me. It’s life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary a lifestyle. It’s possible I have blood type I—for would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! ink. When I was younger I carried around a red It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginand black Webster’s dictionary, the pages brittle ias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poand yellow with age. I’m pretty sure the book was etry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. published before my parents were born.

That said, it’s no surprise I’ve always appreci- by NATASHA BARBER We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childated a little girl’s communication to the editor of hood fills the world would be extinguished. the 1897 New York Sun. Many of our readers have Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as probably heard the phrase, “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” but not all of them will know where the script well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire originated. Virginia was like many of our children who search men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch for answers to Christmas legends. Her innocent heart wanted Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but to believe.

It is with a hopeful heart that I share this timeless treasure that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real with you this Christmas. May all God’s children still believe things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of in the magic of this special season. course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and Dear Editor— I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it's so." noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of Virginia O'Hanlon all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only 115 West Ninety Fifth Street faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives and lives forever. is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as childhood.

"Is There a Santa Claus?" reprinted from the September measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of 21, 1897, number of The New York Sun. truth and knowledge.

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From smaller town to small town As a child, I never guessed I would settle in Sauk highlighted splendidly. As I delved more seriously Rapids. I’ve overheard chatter here and there that Sauk into photography, I started uncovering little treasures Rapids is a small town, however, I come from a much all around town: Silhouettes in flower boxes, sunsets smaller town. Where I grew up, I had a graduating class over the new bridge and glorious archways under the of 72 at the one and only K-12 public school. Everyone Bridge of Hope. I photographed a wedding at the old was either related or knew everyone. Gossip was heavy bridge regional park and discovered that beautifully and places to work were few. It was 25 miles to get to mysterious building called the Sauk Rapids Herald. the next biggest town and not just hop over the river. I Wandering into there led me to Rollie Dorroff, who knew when I graduated that I wanted something bigger. forever positively changed my life.

By Mercy Nygaard Not too big though, so I opted for the second largest I’ve seen this community grow since I first arschool in Minnesota – St. Cloud State University. After rived and there is plenty to do with events year round. two years, I met my husband who hailed from and reYou can’t beat the local businesses: There’s the steadsided in Sauk Rapids. fast and faithful Perkins in the Pines, comfort at JimWhen I first drove through to visit my then boymy’s Pour House or the fine dining and craftsmanship friend, it was long enough ago that I witnessed the narrow cracked at Old Capital Tavern. Manea’s Meats is a one-of-a-kind elegant roads, dirty sidewalks, lonely stores and under-lit town. When I left meat market. We have fun and unique antique shops and a place for my hometown, I dreamed of eventually living a city life. I did not clothing alterations. Coborn’s started here. And it’s still my favorite imagine I would live here. When you’re young you think every- location. Last week, while in a hurry, I remembered the new busithing should be shiny and new, contemporary or hip. ness I saw in our paper and I was able to stop into Refresh Nutrition I fell in love with the boy though and settled down where my right next to Jimmy’s and purchase a healthy protein shake. What!? husband’s flooring business clientele was already established. Al- Quick healthy food! This town just got better! Churches, gas stathough the Sauk Rapids-Rice schools appear to be growing every tions, mechanics and dentistry; the town has everything and I could year, the city keeps it’s small town feel. Instead of wanting to flee go on and on. the small town like before, I gave it some grace and started to emIf I can encourage you to enjoy where you live, learn the town’s brace it. past and get to know it’s present. I need to get back into the Benton Internally pulled towards art my entire life, I started working County History museum in town, and visit with Mary again. She at a local art gallery and frame shop. I attended Chamber meet- is eager to share and a joy to talk to. Wander into businesses and ings and met local interior decorators. I started selling my own art- meet the owners. Purchase their merchandise and engage youth evwork and painting murals, and got to know my husband’s clients. erywhere, challenging them to do the same. And do so with grace.

Sauk Rapids was about to receive a new bridge and as a result, it Assume the best in people, quickly forgive and be kind. It is good got a downtown face lift. What a difference has been made since to be strengthened with grace and with grace our town will flourish.

2005. There are wider streets with clean and pretty sidewalks, busy Have a wonderful and Merry Christmas! stores and beautiful lights, and now the antique brick buildings are

Life by Faith

Bridgewater making leap at the right time These are exactly the types of performances Fans of the Minnesota Vikings are more that the Vikings need from Bridgewater. High than ready to watch a competent quarterback. completion percentages and low turnover totals The position has been a roller coaster ride for keep the chains moving, especially when featurthe past 20 years, with the brief highs of Randall ing the NFL's leading rusher in the backfield.

Cunningham, Daunte Culpepper and Brett Favre The Vikings don't need Teddy to be Tom Brady being overwhelmingly counterbalanced by the or Aaron Rodgers, which is good because he is grueling lows of Jeff George, Spergon Wynn, probably never going to put up ridiculous numTodd Bouman, Gus Frerotte, Tarvaris Jackson, bers like those two. Teddy doesn't have a howitKelly Holcomb, Brook Bollinger, Joe Webb,

by ANDY THAYER Donovan McNabb, Christian Ponder, Matt Cas- SPORTS COLUMNIST zer arm like Cam Newton or Jay Cutler, either.

However, Teddy does have an accurate touch sel and Josh Freeman. with the ball on short-to-midrange passes, he That list is seriously depressing, and it's why Vikings fans are some of the most tortured souls in the en- makes good decisions with the ball and he has the ability to tire football universe (with respectful hat tips to Cleveland extend plays with his legs. That's why I think better compariand Buffalo). That list is also why, when Teddy Bridgewater sons for him are Alex Smith and Russell Wilson – guys who shows even a hint of fair-to-middling play under center, TCF minimize turnovers, pick their spots for down-field strikes Bank Stadium erupts in thunderous “Ted-dy, Ted-dy, Ted- rather than constantly airing it out, and rely on solid rushing dy” chants. Vikings fans are starved for someone who can attacks to balance their offenses. You can win with quarterdo more than just hand the ball off to all-world running back backs like that, and if you want to call them game managers, Adrian Peterson, whose prime was wasted by the pathetic so be it. I'd rather have a good game manager than Jay Cutler or Matthew Stafford any day of the week.

Christian Ponder/Matt Cassel era.

Teddy is peaking at the perfect time for the Vikings. If I'm hesitant to even write this because I don't want to be responsible for jinxing him, but it looks like Teddy Bridgewa- they win at home this Sunday night against the New York ter might be starting to put things together at the perfect time Giants – who will likely be missing star wideout Odell Beckfor the Vikings to make their stretch run into the playoffs this ham Jr. – they will clinch a playoff berth and go to Lambeau season. His last two games have been superb – a 23-20 loss at Field on Jan. 3 for a winner-take-all week 17 game against the 12-2 Arizona where he completed 69.4 percent of his passes Packers for the NFC North division championship. With Harand threw for 335 yards with a touchdown and no intercep- rison Smith, Linval Joseph and Anthony Barr all returning to tions (to be fair, he did have one costly fumble), and a domi- the field soon, the Vikings are going to be formidable on the nant performance at home against Chicago in a must-win defensive side of the ball. The key to success is going to be game, where he completed 85 percent of his passes for 231 a balanced offense, and if Teddy can continue to distribute yards and four touchdowns with no turnovers (he also added his quick-hitting passes accurately to play-makers like Stefon a rushing touchdown). Arizona and Chicago are no slouches Diggs, Jerick McKinnon, Mike Wallace, Kyle Rudolph and defensively. Arizona has the seventh-ranked overall defense Jarius Wright, the Vikings are going to be a tough team to in the NFL in terms of yards allowed per game, and Chicago face in January. ranks third in passing defense.

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LOCAL NEWS

Obituaries

Olson retires from township clerk duties

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

LANGOLA TOWNSHIP — Benton County’s Langola Township will have an interim township clerk until March 2016.

After clerk Mary Olson retired at the Dec. 16 meeting, the Langola Board of Supervisors appointed Anita Seviola to the position until March 2016, the end of Olson’s term. Olson and her husband are moving to Arizona, and she will no longer be able to fulfill her duties to Langola Township. Olson served in her position for seven years.

Voting will take place in March to fill the two-year clerk position along with a three-

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year supervisor position. Candidate filing will be open from Dec. 29 until Jan. 12. Any interested, qualified residents of Langola Township may contact Anita at (320) 266-5324 or daseviola@gmail.com for filing information.

In other township news: - Approved and signed an annexation agreement with the city of Royalton for a parcel of land on the south side of the city. The parcel will be annexed into the city for the purpose of proposed future development.

- Approved and signed the fire contract with the city of RoyPHOTO SUBMITTED alton to provide fire protection services to the northern parcel Mary Olson (left) retired from duties as the Langola township clerk on Dec. 16. Anita Seviola (right) was appointed the of Langola Township. interim clerk until a new vote takes place in March 2016.

Spreading Christmas cheer Neighborhood gathers for day of charity

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Al and Kathy Schlueter have established a family Christmas tradition that has grown beyond their family.

Each year, a group of family, friends and neighbors gather at their Sauk Rapids home for a day focused on charity.

The Schlueters have been making, filling, and giving away stockings for 23 years, donating them to shelters and group homes around the country.

“I’ll do it as long as I can,” Kathy said. “There are so many people out there that need to know that there’s hope somewhere.”

Kathy suffers from a lung disease, which prevents her from sleeping for long periods of time. While she’d be awake at night, Kathy would sew.

Kathy’s oldest daughter thought those sewing projects should be put to good use.

“My daughter said to me one day ‘Mom, we have so much stuff from you, including stockings. Why don’t you give them somewhere else?’

We found three local shelters to donate to, and it’s only grown from there,” she said.

Each stocking takes about 20 minutes to sew, and while they are all filled on the same day, it is a yearlong process to collect items to put inside them.

“My daughters and friends will go buy things when they are on clearance or on sale. We stockpile it in a bedroom downstairs until the day we fill the stockings,” Kathy said.

With the joy of giving comes expenses, but another of Kathy’s hobbies takes care of that.

When Kathy’s nephew passed away unexpectedly 13 years ago, she started making memory bears. Since then, she has turned it into a business, which covers the expenses for the stockings.

“We couldn’t afford to do the stockings we do if it wasn’t for the memory bears,” Kathy said.

To fill that many stockings, the group works for nearly 12 hours.

The group arrives at Kathy’s home at 8 on Saturday

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Kathy Schlueter and her family, friends and neighbors come together to create a sign of hope for many people in need.

Each stocking is big enough to hold 10-20 items. morning for a hearty homemade the garage filled with tables and breakfast. Once the group has boxes. An organized system of had their share, they move to candy, school supplies, hygiene

Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 18, 2015, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Albert “Al” B. Vogt, 90, who passed away Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman officiated and entombment was at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids.

Albert Bernard Vogt was born July 24, 1925, in Lake Henry to Henry and Josephine (Ablen) Vogt. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Al married Phyllis Spychala on Sept. 27, 1947, at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in St. Cloud. He grew up in Waite Park and lived in Sauk Rapids most of his life. Al owned and operated Center State Optical for over 40 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254, Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, Wapicada Golf Club, and an honorary member of the Sauk Rapids Lions Club. Al enjoyed golfing, playing cribbage and flying. He was an acrobatic pilot. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Albert B. Vogt Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of Sauk Rapids; children, Daryl Vogt of St. Cloud, Paula (Dan) Thiele of Big Lake and Leah (Todd) Greer of Sartell; grandchildren, Brittany (David) Wingard, Zachary Kornovich (Fiance, Amy Berg), Holly and Nicholas Greer; great-granddaughter, Hadley Wingard; former son-in-law, John (Dawn) Kornovich of Tenn. Al was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters and two brothers.

Memorials are preferred.

A special thank you to St. Croix Hospice and the staff at The Good Shepherd Community for all the loving care given to Al.

One particular destination is close to Kathy’s heart: City of Refuge in Dalton, Ga. As a big fan of Lauren Alaina, runnerup on season 10 of American Idol and country singer, Kathy wanted to support Alaina’s fundraising efforts for City of Refuge after seeing it on television.

“They were these little kids all by themselves, so I decided to always do that one,” Kathy said. “They were all excited because they don’t receive a lot of support there.”

After 23 years, the Schlueter family sees no end to this generous family tradition.

“It’s a Christian thing to do,” Kathy said. “We have enough stuff and there are people out there who have almost nothing, especially kids.

There’s got to be hope in the world, and we are doing our best to give people that.”

products, books, stuffed animals and baseball cards among other items are spread throughout the garage for stuffing.

The group spends one day stuffing stockings and putting them into boxes for shipping.

From there, the stockings are taken to Marco business products, who donates the money to cover the shipping expenses.

This year, the group filled 1,532 stockings that were sent to various places across the country, a significant increase from the 350 that were made in Kathy’s first year.

“I never really think about how much we do because there are so many people that help,” Kathy said.

The most stockings ever made was in 1992 when Hurricane Andrew struck the East Coast. Kathy sent a portion of her 2,000 stockings with volunteers who traveled to the area to help the storm victims.

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“It’s fun to watch the kids get into the project and grow.

To see some of them handle a 400-pound animal and to teach it to go through a hula-hoop or up and down stairs is incredible,” Cheryl said.

The Pflipsen Pfarm leased seven animals this past year for the project and are gearing up as new 4-H members begin planning in January for their upcoming events. A few years ago, the Pflipsens broke away from their 4-H club to create a regional species-specific 4-H club called the Central Minnesota Llama Club. The club, which has roughly 30 members (adult and youth from four Minnesota counties), specializes

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“I’ve devoted myself to hard work,” said Nathen who is now 21 years old and has graduated out of 4-H. “You don’t win anything if you don’t try hard.

Year after year, you want to try and get better. If you don’t win a ribbon, then you know you need to try harder the next year. You have to have determination.”

Nathen won a grand prize and two reserve champion placings during his final competitions this past summer at the Minnesota State Fair 4-H Lama Show. He plans to progress into Lama judging and can currently judge at any county fair.

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Rice Police Department Activity Monday, Dec. 7 7:39am: Matter of Information 7:59am: Car Killed Deer on Cty. Rd. 2 3:01pm: Records Check 5:31pm: Driving Complaint One traffic stop.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 2:38am: Motorist Assist 3:31pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1000 block of 6th Ave. NW 7pm: Assist Person Wednesday, Dec. 9 12:44am: Suspicious Activity on the 12500 block of Fromlet Loop NW. 7:21am: Traffic Accident on 125th St. 12:16pm: City Ordinance Complaint/Violation on the 1300 block of 3rd St. SW

Thursday, Dec. 10 3:17pm: Civil Matter on S Division St. 3:53pm: Harassment on 1st Ave. NE 4:06pm: Suspicious Vehicle on the 13500 block of 25th Ave. NW Saturday, Dec. 12 8:20pm: Welfare Check on the 700 block of 3rd St. SW 8:45pm: Suicide Threat on the 11000 block of Hwy. 10 NW Sunday, Dec. 13 7:41pm: Welfare Check on 1st Ave. NE 9:02pm: Suspicious Vehicle on the 12500 block of Fromlet Loop NW

Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, Dec. 7 12:11am: Suspicious Activity on the 200 block of 13th St. N 3:09am: Welfare Check on the 300 block of Division St. 5:15am: Suspicious Activity on the 300 block of 10th St. N 9:17am: Search Warrant on the 900 block of 4th St. N 1:27pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 2:10pm: Theft on the 800 block of Cty. Rd. 3 2:13pm: Burglary 2:55pm: Juvenile Problem on the 1000 block of 6th Ave. N 3:12pm: Tamper with Vehicle on the 100 block of Division St. S 3:43pm: Assist Public 5:38pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 6:10pm: Theft on the 1900 block of Benton Dr. N 6:20pm: Suspicious Activity on the 100 block of 15th Ct. 6:50pm: Assist Public 7:45pm: Harassing or Threatening Phone Calls on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave. N 8:58pm: Suspicious Activity on the 300 block of 7th Ave. N 9:05pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1200 block of 3rd Ave. S 9:22pm: Theft on 2nd Ave. S 9:25pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1900 block of Benton Dr. N Two traffic stops, verbal warnings issued; five winter parking violations.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 12:15am: Assist Other Agency 2:25am: Suspicious Activity on the 700 block of Benton Dr. S 7:29am: Animal Complaint on the 1000 block of Benton Dr. N 12:47pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 3:38pm: Burglary on the 900 block of 4th St. S 4pm: Harassment on the 300 block of 9 ½ St. N 7:03pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1400 block of 10th Ave. NE 7:34pm: Burglary on the 1100 block of 3rd Ave. S 8:04pm: Theft on the 900 block of River Ave. S 8:18pm: Domestic Dispute on the 300 block of 2nd Ave. S 9:04pm: Assist Other Agency 11:20: Burglary on the 1200 block of 15th St. NE 11:28pm: Domestic Abuse No Contact orders Violation on the 1900 block of W Highview Dr. Two traffic stops, one citation and one verbal warning issued; four winter parking violations.

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1000 block of Broadway Ave. S 9:26pm: Suspicious Activity on the 900 block of 4th St. N 10:18pm: Administrative Detail Three winter parking violations.

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Friday, Dec. 11 3:36am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 4:10am: Disturbance/Noise Complaint on the 900 block of 1st St. S 5:24am: Suspicious Activity on the 900 block of Oak Crest Ct. 5:45am: Suspicious Activity on the 900 block of Oak Crest Ct. 11:10am: Suspicious Activity on the 300 block of 7th St. S 11:10am: Escort 11:11am: Order for Protection Violation on the 1300 block of 13th St. Cir. 11:19am: Theft on the 1400 block of 2nd St. N 12:06pm: Animal Bite on the 300 block of Division St. 12:55pm: Pornography on the 900 block of 1st St. S 1:54pm: Found Property on 35th St. NE 1:59pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1200 block of Stone Ridge Rd. 2:03pm: Parking Complaint 3:05pm: Theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 3:29pm: Domestic Dispute on the 900 block of Benton Dr. N 6:35pm: Ordinance Violation on the 1200 block of Broadway Ave. S 8:02pm: Theft on the 100 block of 1st St. S 10:08pm: Suspicious Activity on the 900 block of 4th St. N Ten traffic stops, one citation and nine verbal warnings issued; one winter parking violation.

Saturday, Dec. 12 2:36am: Suicidal Person on the 400 block of River Ave. S 10:45am: Harassment on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. N 3:53pm: Found Property on 13th St. N Nine traffic stops, one citation, one written warning and seven verbal warnings issued.

Sunday, Dec. 13 12:58am: Suspicious Activity on 8th Ave. S 2:01am: Assist Public 5:02am: Assist Other Agency 8:06am: Suspicious Activity on the 700 block of 3rd Ave. N 8:23am: Theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 2:33pm: Ordinance Violation on E Highview Dr. 5:42pm: Disturbance on the 700 block of 2nd Ave. N 6:45pm: Assist Public 10:20pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 11:18pm: Assist Other Agency

MINDEN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS, ANNUAL MEETING AND ABSENTEE VOTING AND BOARD OF CANVASS MEETING The citizens of the Township of Minden in the County of Benton and the State of Minnesota who are qualified to vote are hereby notified that the Annual Township Election will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Minden Township Hall. The polls will be open from 12 noon to 8 P.M. at which time the voters will elect: One Supervisor for a three year term One Clerk for a two year term The annual meeting will follow at 8:05 P.M. to conduct all necessary business presented by law.

The Board of Canvass will meet ten minutes after the Annual Township meeting is adjourned on Tuesday March 8, 2016.

The bad weather alternate date for election and meeting is Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Absentee ballots will be available for those who will be absent from the precinct on Election Day. Absentee voting hours will be at the Minden Town Hall on Saturday March 5, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon or by calling the Clerk at 320-492-6470.

The Minden Township regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the following location: Minden Town Hall 2989 Golden Spike Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Glenice Mehrwerth, Clerk R-50-2B

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015

SPORTS

Sabres outlast Storm 5-4

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys’ hockey team lost a close battle to Sartell-St. Stephen before falling to River Lakes in action last week.

The Sabres’ Colin Johnson scored his fourth goal of the game at the 12:48 mark of the third period to break a 4-4 tie to give Sartell-St. Stephen the lead and eventually the win on Dec. 15. Johnson got the Sabres on board early in the first period and a goal by Matthew Moran gave the Sabres a 2-0 lead four minutes into the game.

But the Storm stormed back, getting goals from Dan-

iel Sertich and Cameron Bauer to tie the game at 2-2.

Johnson’s second goal gave the Sabres a 3-2 lead at the 3:28 mark of the second period before Bauer’s second goal tied it at the 11:17 mark.

But Johnson completed his hat trick at 16:55 of the second period for a 4-3 lead heading into the third.

Midway through the third period Brandon Mixell scored the equalizer on the power play with Bauer and Calvin Barthel assisting. It was Barthel’s third assist on the night.

But Johnson scored the game winner at the 12:48 mark and the Storm ran out of time.

Lukas Marlin played well in goal, stopping 42 shots as the

Sabres outshot the Storm 47-23.

River Lakes 5, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2 A late empty-net goal helped lead the Stars past the Storm 5-2 last Thursday night in Paynesville.

Both teams had 22 shots on goal, but River Lakes scored twice in the first period and twice in the second to build a 4-1 lead. After Tristen Mortenson made it 4-2, the Stars scored the clincher in the final minutes.

Calvin Barthel scored the other goal for the Storm. Koby Thelen, Cameron Bauer and Tucker Koenig had assists for the Storm who fell to 1-6 and will take on Little Falls (7-2) Tuesday in Little Falls.

nan scored 8.35, Justus Floren scored 8.275 and Bergen Henkemeyer scored 7.875. No one from Sauk Rapids-Rice placed in this event.

On bars, the team fell short of placing with their Willmar competitors. Magnan scored 4.45, Elie Weinert scored 6.95, Thompson scored 6.5, Floren scored 4.3, and Christensen scored 6.9.

Moving to beam, the team continued to fight, but placed below the top five. Floren had a score of 6.475, Weinert scored a 5.85, Thompson scored a 6.875, Magnan scored a 6.95, and

Christensen scored a 7.575.

The team competed with their floor routines, but again fell below the top five. Floren scored a 7.5, Weinert scored a 7.7, Thompson came in with a score of 7.425, Christensen scored a 7.95 and Magnan scored a 7.9.

All around, their fight was worth the struggle as three members of the Sauk Rapids-Rice team placed. Christensen had an all around score of 30.625 and placed third. Thompson had a score of 28.925 and placed fourth. Weinert came in fifth with a score of 28.405.

Storm fall to Willmar

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

As the gymnastics team has continued to come out with victories, team confidence has been improving. However, that confidence was put to the test in their Dec. 17 meet against Willmar, one of the toughest teams in the section.

Despite all of the team’s efforts to prevail over Willmar, the team lost the meet 142.525 to 116.675.

On vault, Morgan Thompson scored 8.125. Kelsey Christensen scored an 8.2, Anna Mag-

Library repeats opportunity for minors to erase fines

Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is repeating its Read Down Your Fines promotion, giving teens and children the opportunity to erase fines on their library cards and borrow library materials again.

Read Down Your Fines will take place at all 32 branches of the Great River Regional Library from Monday, Dec. 21 through Saturday, Jan. 2. For each 15 minutes of reading at the library during that period, $1 will be waived from fines on the accounts of minors ages 16 and under. Parents will be allowed to read down the fines of their young children by reading to them in the library.

Procedures at each library may vary. Minors who want to read down their fines should speak with library staff.

This will be the library’s fifth Read Down Your Fines promotion. The promotion continues to be supported by fundraising, which ensures that the loss of fines doesn’t have a negative effect on budgets.

“This program gives children and teens a positive way to reduce or eliminate their fines,” said Beth Ringsmuth Stolpman, library patron services specialist.

“The time spent reading helps them clear their accounts and be able to check out items, and the generosity of donors makes this possible.“

PUBLIC NOTICES

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, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 14, 2012 MORTGAGOR: Misty R. Marquardt, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 18, 2012 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 393459.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSB. Dated February 14, 2014 Recorded February 25, 2014, as Document No. 402153.

And thereafter assigned to: Matrix Financial Services Corporation. Dated October 6, 2014 Recorded October 8, 2014, as Document No. A405888.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100052550360611320

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Flagstar Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Flagstar Bank, FSB MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1324 2nd Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190139500 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 15, Block 8, Sweet’s Addition to Sauk Rapids, Excepting therefrom the Northerly 9 feet thereof, Benton County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $69,714.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $70,943.53 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power

REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, November 23, 2015 MINUTES 6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.

All members present.

Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 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. 11-9-15 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the 11-9-15 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • December 7th Resource Fair—Mayor Gunderson noted that the ACT on Alzheimer’s Resource Fair will take place on December 7, 2015 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The event will feature a celebration of where the group has been and where they are going. It will include a resource fair and refreshments. The event will be held at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave N. This event is free and open to the public.

• Channel 4 News Story—Mayor Gunderson stated that he was pleased to announce that the City of Sauk Rapids recently topped the list of most affordable cities in which to live in a news story featured on channel 4.

• December 5th Family Fun Day—Councilperson Thronson encouraged everyone to attend the 8th Annual Sauk Rapids Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day hosted by the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Organization on Saturday, December 5th. She went over the list of Family Fun Day activities, which included kids bingo, vists with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Toys for Tots Drive, Trot for Tots, Steak Fry and Meat Raffle, and the Holiday Parade of Lights.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Purpose City of Sauk Rapids To Consider Making Improvements to 8th Street North from Benton Drive to 6th Avenue North, and 3rd Avenue North from 1st Street North to 2nd Street North, Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 429.

1. Open Public Hearing

SIGN

of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 28, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: November 24, 2015 Matrix Financial Services Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 92-15-008869 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Document version 1.1 December 11, 2013 R-49-6B

2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3.Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the resolution ordering the 8th Street North and 3rd Avenue North Improvements with seeing an interim design for sidewalk options. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Applicant Purpose City of Sauk Rapids To Consider Approval on Assessment Rolls 401, 402, 403, 404, 405 and 406 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Heinen to approve the resolution adopting Assessment Rolls No. 401, 402, 403, 405, and 406. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda A. Approve December 5, 2015 Parade of Lights Parade Route and City Participation B. Approve Sending a Police Officer to Juvenile Officer Conference in Duluth, Minnesota C. Approve Request to Purchase Two Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles D. Approve 2015 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses E. Approve Supplemental Agreement #1 to the Safe Routes to School Improvement Project Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve agenda items 9A-9E. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. Saturday, November 28th is the Last Day the Compost Site Will Be Open for 2015 Pete Eckhoff noted that the compost site will close for the season on Saturday, November 28th.

12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims.

Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 7:37p.m.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015

The Sauk Rapids Herald

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SPORTS

6th grade boys basketball team

PUBLIC NOTICES MINDEN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILINGS FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Minden Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held for a two week period.

Affidavits of Candidacy may be filed with the Town Clerk at 3391 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 from December 29, 2015 to January 12, 2016. Filing will close on January 12, 2016 at 5 p.m.

The filing fee is $2.00.

Offices to be filled at the March election are: Clerk for a (2) Two-Year Term Supervisor for a (3) Three-Year Term Glenice Mehrwerth, Clerk Minden Township R-51-2B

The sixth grade boys basketball team swept the Milaca Holiday Basketball Tournament, Saturday, Dec. 19 with wins over Braham (42-10), Princeton (43-10) and Sartell (37-23). This is the future of the Sauk Rapids Storm Basketball Team.

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Back (left to right): Coach Andy Mohs, Alex Harren, Carter Loeich, Aiden Blair, Ethan Mohs, Bryce Lund and Coach Travis Lund Front (left to right): Coach Steve Harren, Andrew Kath, Dom Mathies, Eli Moilanen, Gavin Emery and Coach Mark Loeich

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Warriors overtake the Storm The wrestling team took on the Brainerd Warriors in a dual meet, and suffered a loss of 69-8. Hunter Rajkowski and Tony Bemboom were the only two Storm wrestlers to win their matches. Rajkowski won over Drew Robinson by a score of 5-4 and Bemboom beat Max Boran by technical fall by a score of 19-4.

At 106 pounds, Jared Spohn lost to Brad Patnode by pin. Jacob Ackerman, at 113 pounds, lost to Kyle Patnode

by pin. Brady Vait lost to Cole Kubesh by Technical Fall by a score of 17-2 at 120 pounds.

At 126 pounds, Jacob Kruger lost to Drew Breun by pin.

Marcus Sanillana lost to Eli Horn by pin in the 152 pounds match. At 170 pounds, Darrius Robinson lost to CJ Wohl by pin. Andrew Syvertson, at 182 pounds, lost to Morgan Gobson by a score of 13-3.

At 195 pounds, Daunte Molski lost to Logan Theodore by pin. In the heavyweight class, Luke Barringer lost to Isac Hinz by pin.

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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, November 23, 2015 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Vice Chair Fiereck Monday, November 23, 2015, at seven o’clock p.m. in the SRRHS Board Room of said district.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Holthaus, Fiereck, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bittman, Business Manager Eisenschenk, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, SRRMS Principal Rudolph, MHES Principal Paasch, PV Principal Froiland, ECFE Director Midas, CED Director Wilke, and District Technology Coach Mackenthun.

STUDENT RECOGNITION Board members recognized eight students from Mississippi Heights Elementary for their performance in the first Continental Math League Meet. Students included Max Loesch, son of Mark and Stephanie Loesch; Andrew Bemboom, son of Joel and Trisha Bemboom; Kaytlin Bittman, daughter of Daniel and Julie Bittman; Daniel Dusing, son of Kyle and Katie Dusing; Jack Klein, son of Jeff and Nicole Klein; Benjamin Kulus, son of Steve and Kerry Kulus; Cohen Mathies, son of Michael and Traci Mathies; Justin Reichard, son of Robert and Sheila Johnson.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried approving the meeting’s “Agenda” as amended.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MONDAY JANUARY 11, 2016 Notice is hereby given that the Sauk Rapids City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday the 11th day of January, 2016, in the City Council Chambers, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the adoption of the Assessment Roll #404 made up of individual assessments to abutting or benefited property for Water Service Repairs throughout the city.

The total amount of the proposed assessment roll is $2,594.45.

The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator-Clerk. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. The Council may consider an objection to the amount of the proposed individual assessment at this meeting or an adjourned meeting upon further notice of the affected property owners, as it deems advisable.

An owner may appeal an assessment levied by the City Council to the District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Administrator-Clerk of Sauk Rapids within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment roll and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Administrator-Clerk however, no appeal may be taken as to the amount of any individual assessment unless a written objection signed by the effected property owner is filed with the City Administrator-Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing on Monday, January 11th, 2016.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.193 to 435.195, and Sauk Rapids Ordinance, a homeowner may make application to defer the payment of a special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older for whom it would be a financial hardship to make the payments.

When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is later terminated in accord with State Law, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Application forms may be obtained from the Sauk Rapids City Administrator-Clerk or the Benton County Auditor upon request. All application forms for this deferred assessment must be received by the Sauk Rapids City Administrator-Clerk no later than thirty (30) days from the adoption of the assessment.

City of Sauk Rapids Ross Olson City Administrator-Clerk R-51-1B Notice of Annual Election for Watab Township Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Watab Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held for a two-week period beginning December 29, 2015.

Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the Town Clerk at Watab Town Hall between December 29, 2015 and January 12, 2016. Filing will close on January 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Watab Town Hall. Please contact Clerk Pat Spence at 255-8916 or 2248242 to schedule an appointment for filing.

Filing fee is $2.00.

Offices to be filled at the March Annual Election are: Clerk for a Two-Year Term Supervisor for a Three-Year Term Dated December 10, 2015 Clerk Patricia B. Spence Watab Township R-50-2B MINDEN TOWNSHIP/CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Minden Township/City of Sauk Rapids Joint Planning Board will meet on January 4TH, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North Sauk Rapids, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT Minden Township/City of Sauk Rapids Joint Planning Board PURPOSE To consider the adoption of an ordinance for energy projects in the Minden Township/City of Sauk Rapids Orderly Annexation Area.

Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Any questions or to obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance, contact Todd Schultz at the Sauk Rapids Government Center at (320) 258-5315 during normal business hours.

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SUMMARY OF PUBLICATION ORDINANCE No. 2015-757 The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 2015-757 approved by the City Council on December 14, 2015: “The City Council made certain changes to the City’s Fee Schedule with the adoption of Ordinance No. 2015-757. Some fees have been changed, some increased, some decreased and some new fees have been added consistent with services the City is providing.”

A complete, printed copy of the ordinance amendment is available unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall PUBLIC INPUT or the entire Ordinance may be viewed on the City’s website at www.

There was no public input at 7:24 p.m. ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us.

ACTION ITEMS AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE MEDICA FOUNDATION GRANT A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to accept the $5,000 Medica Foundation Grant for the Beyond Consequences: Helping Children Heal Project effective 11.01.15 through 08.31.15, which was awarded to the Early Childhood Family Education program.

APPROVAL OF A NEW NETWORK SERVER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN POSITION A motion was made by Solarz, seconded Braun and unanimously carried to approve the development and posting of a new district wide technology support position. The duties of the position will encompass network server coordination, maintenance, and support. The position aligns with support provided in comparable school districts and previously established district priorities.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-51-1B

SUMMARY OF PUBLICATION ORDINANCE No. 2015-758 The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 2015-758 approved by the City Council on December 14, 2015: “The Sauk Rapids City Council adopted changes to its Residential 1 and 2 Zoning Districts that would require all new building permits for a single family home to be accompanied by a certificate of survey.”

A complete, printed copy of the ordinance amendment is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or the entire Ordinance may be viewed on the City’s website at www. ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us.

R-51-1B SUMMARY OF PUBLICATION ORDINANCE No. 2015-759 The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 2015-759 approved by the City Council on December 14, 2015: “The City Council revised its water use ordinance to require additional fees for users who refuse to allow the conversion of existing water meters to radio read water meters.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE BENTON COUNTY SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT The following is a summary of the operating budget for the 2016 fiscal year for Benton County. This summary is published in accordance with Minnesota Statute §375.169. The detail of the County budget is on file in the County Administrator's Office at the Benton County Government Center, 531 Dewey Street, Foley, Minnesota, and may be reviewed during normal business hours. Summary and detailed budget information can also be viewed on the Benton County website (www.co.benton.mn.us; see "Budget" under the "About Benton" link on the homepage.)

0 6,872,987 $43,726,485

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PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Josh Deering led the Storm in the 200 yard IM, placing third with a time of 2:22.65.

Brainerd swims past the Storm

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

With only one meet under their belts, the Storm boys’ swimming and diving team faced the Brainerd Warriors on Thursday.

Despite good performances, the Storm fell behind the Warriors in a 110-74 loss.

200 MR: Ethan Baker, Tommy Stiegel, Jayson Valek, Jackson Elmquist 2nd 1:51.09. Morgan Freese, Dylan Maanum, Jermey Pflipsen, Mason Eisenschenk 4th 2:02.63.

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1 MTR Diving: Grabinski 1st 240.40, Sawyer Amos 5th 129.30, Kayden Daniels 6th 127.60.

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Granite City showcases two shutouts

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The Granite City Lumberjacks shut out two of three teams played during the threeday NA3HL Showcase where Tier III teams played others from around the nation. The Rochester Ice Hawks and Toledo Cherokee failed to score against the Lumberjacks, but the southern division’s Point Mallard Ducks came away with a win.

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the showcase, Dec. 17. Forwards Tommy Giller and Tanner Skaja (empty net) chipped in goals for the Jacks with assists by forwards Andrej Jamnicky and Nick Stockert.

Goalie Mac Berglove stopped 13 shots on goal. Each team had 8 minutes on four incidents for penalty time.

Friday night, the Point Mallard Ducks of Alabama stifled the Granite City win the night before. The Lumberjacks came away with a loss, 6-4. Giller led the Jacks with two goals and one assist. Forwards Will Mix and Braden Altena also put pucks in the net for the team, but Granite City remained short at the third period buzzer. Altena had two assists during the game. Giller, Mix, Skaja, forward Eric Moser and Nigel Nelson each helped with one.

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Berglove had 22 saves on 28 shots.

Ending the three day showcase was a victory against the Rochester Ice Hawks 4-0.

Granite City’s Nathan Isaacson had time in the net stopping 16 shots on goal. The Lumberjacks had four goals from four players throughout the last game. Defenseman Tyler Mros added a goal along with forward Matt Flom. Skaja and Giller contributed one goal and two assists each. Defenseman William Sprink and Jamnicky also chipped in one assist to help secure the win.

Granite City sat 18 minutes on nine penalties while the Ice Hawks sat 17 on seven.

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Kranz, Storm fly past Eagles

by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team made it look easy.

They led from the opening tip and earned a convincing 79-51 Central Lakes Conference win over St. Cloud Apollo Dec. 17, in Sauk Rapids.

The Storm scored the first eight points of the game and never trailed despite having several starters in foul trouble in the first half.

“A good start is always nice,” said Coach Rich Spiczka. “It means we have energy, we are focused and ready to go.”

They led 12-4 under five minutes into the game when sophomore center Cody Landwehr picked up his second foul. Five minutes later, starting point-guard Camden Jackson was called for his second foul and both were required to sit on the bench much of the first half.

SR-R just kept chugging along and went into halftime with a 43-29 lead.

“The biggest thing we have this year is a bunch of guys that can score and play.

We are going to have nights where certain guys don’t play well, are out because of foul

trouble, etc. It is the essence of being a team, stepping up for one another when needed,” Spiczka said.

Junior Tyler Kranz carried much of the extra load in the first half. He scored 14 of SR-R last 18 points.

“I was just building a lot of confidence. This is a team we love to play because we know their players so well,” Kranz said.

Spiczka added, “Tyler is a tough match-up because he can beat you inside and outside. If he has a mismatch, he will post you up, and if you play him with a big man, he can take you to the bucket. It’s always fun when the basket looks bigger than it is.”

The Storm put the game with a 23-7 run to start the second half.

Kobe Borass had a couple dunks, Kranz, Jackson, Landwehr and Anthony Massman scored baskets and the Storm had opened up a 30-point, 6636 lead.

“We just kept doing a lot of the same things we did in the first half. We were efficient on offense, solid on defense, rebounded the basketball well and played together and connected,” Spiczka said.

Kranz led the Storm offensive fireworks with 23 points on 10 of 13 shooting,

including 2-2 from threepoint range.

“This is probably the best game I’ve had in my career,” Kranz said. “It’s just special playing here. We have great fans that come out and support us.”

Borass added 22 points and Jackson 13.

SR-R finished the game shooting a stellar 71.7 percent, 33-46 from the field.

SR-R had 18 assists in the game. Jackson had nine and Borass six to lead the way.

“It was great to see our team share the basketball so well and take what the defense gave them. It created a great atmosphere for our entire team,” Spiczka said.

The Storm improved to 3-1 in the Central Lakes Conference and 6-2 overall. They traveled to Rocori Dec. 22.

They host a four-team (Big Lake, Detroit Lakes, Zimmerman) Christmas Tournament on Dec. 29 and 30.

A 29 22 51 SR-R 43 36 79 SR-R scoring: Massman 10, Kranz 23 (3 rebounds), Jackson 13 (7 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals), Landwehr 7 (5 rebounds), Tommy Wittowski 2, Borass 22 (4 rebounds, 6 assists), Kerkow Tongyik 2.

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Junior forward Tyler Kranz (above) soars in for a layup during the second half of the Storm’s 79-51 win over St. Cloud Apollo Dec. 17 in Sauk Rapids. Kranz had 23 points for Sauk RapidsRice.

Sophomore guard Camden Jackson brings the ball upcourt during the first half of the Storm’s big win over St. Cloud Apollo Dec. 17.

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Storm back on winning track Balanced attack leads to 69-57 win over Apollo

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER

After dropping four straight games since winning their season opener, the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls’ basketball team got back on the winning track last Thursday with a 6957 win over St. Cloud Apollo.

A balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense that helped create 32 turnovers, were keys to the Storm’s second win of the season.

St. Cloud Apollo has struggled in recent years, having lost 55 straight games, but the program is getting better.

Still, they were no match for the Storm on Thursday night.

The Storm were coming off a 51-34 loss to Monticello as their offense continued to search for their groove. They may have found it on Thursday. They scored 38 first-half

points, led by Bailey Becker, who drained four buckets, including a three-pointer. Angela Konz also added four buckets inside and freshman guard Freshman guard Staci Meyer dropped in three.

Bailey Roscoe racThey led by 14 heading into es past a St. Cloud the locker room.

Apollo player during the Storm’s 12-point The second half was much Central Lakes Conof the same with Brooke ference win over the Torvik getting things going Eagles Dec. 17 in with a three-pointer. Becker Sauk Rapids. added four more buckets to finish with 20 points. Konz finished with 16 and Meyer 14. Torvik added 13 to give the Storm four players in double digits. The Storm also had five girls with at least two steals in the game. Torvik had five, Brooklyn Harren four, Meyer and Becker three each, and Konz with two.

Becker led the Storm on the boards with 10 rebounds while Konz and Meyer each had nine.

The win improves the Storm’s record to 2-4 on the season. They hope to stay on the winning track when they hosted ROCORI on Tuesday night after this edition went to press.

The girls will enjoy a PHOTOS BY MARK KLAPHAKE small break over Christmas Sophomore Bailey Becker shoots over a St. Cloud Apollo before gearing up for a tourdefender during the Storm’s 69-57 win Dec. 17 in Sauk Rapids. nament in St. Cloud, which Becker scored 20 points and had 10 rebounds for Sauk Rapids- begins next Monday. Their Rice. next conference math-up is

Storm‘N Sabres defeat Willmar 4-1

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER

Brooke Walters and Amanda Flemming each scored two goals and added two assists, and Katie Oltz stopped 18 of 19 shots as the Storm’N Sabres defeated Willmar 4-1 on Thursday,

Dec. 17.

Walters now has 10 goals and 24 points to lead the squad while Flemming has 13 goals and 23 points.

Linemate Bria Ferns added three assists. Megan Mohr also had an assist.

Following their win over Willmar, the Storm’N Sabres hosted Moorhead on Saturday

in Sartell at Bernick’s Arena.

Moorhead prevailed with a 2-1 overtime win.

Moorhead scored first in the second period to take a 1-0 lead when Ferns scored her sixth goal of the season midway through the third period to tie the game. Walters and Flemming assisted on the power play goal.

But Moorhead scored just 48 seconds into overtime to seal the win. Clare Minnerath stopped 27 shots for the Storm’N Sabres, who fired 30 shots on goal in the loss.

The loss dropped the Storm’N Sabres to 9-4 on the season. They traveled to Buffalo (5-6) on Tuesday after this edition went to press.

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(7 rebounds 5 steals), Staci Meyer 14 (9 rebounds 3 steals), Brooklyn Harren 6 (4 steals 3 assists), Bailey Sauk Rapids 38 31 – 69 Becker 20 (10 rebounds 3 steals) St. Cloud Apollo 24 33 - 57 Scoring: Angela Konz 16 (9 re- FG 25, FT 17-24, REB 47, AST 10 bounds, 2 steals), Brooke Torvik 13 STL 19, TO 20, PF 18.

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Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Megan Mohr Parents: Chad and Shelly Mohr Grade: 11th Accomplishment: Is a starting defenseman for the Sauk Rapids-RIce/Sartell girls hockey team. Mohr has 11 points on the season.

What do you like most about hockey?: I like the competition that hockey brings and the many great friends and memories I have made through playing hockey.

What do you enjoy most about being a defenseman for the team? I enjoy being able to see the game in front of me and watch my teammates make plays.

Tell us about the most memorable game you’ve ever been a part of.: My freshman year we played Thief River Falls and beat them 2-1. They were ranked first in the state and we also ruined their undefeated season.

What has been your favorite high school class to date?: Human Anatomy and Physiology because my career interests are in the medical field.

Tell us about a skill you possess that most people don’t know.: I can golf both left and right handed.

What are some words you like to live by?: Hard work and dedication will take you far in life.

What is your favorite meal, movie, social media and song?: My favorite meal is pasta. I love to watch the movie “Miracle”. In my spare time I enjoy looking at Twitter. Although I like all country music, “Dirt” by Florida Georgia Line is my favorite.

What are your future plans?: I plan to go to college to major in nursing or physical therapy and continue my hockey career.

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NH BR7090, Bale Slice, Xtra-Sweep, Net .................................$28,500 NH BR7090, Silage Baler, Xtra-Sweep, Net .............................$27,900 NH BR7070, Silage Special, Xtra Sweep, 18L Tires....................JUST IN NH BR7070, Silage, Wide Pu ...................................................$23,500 NH BR780, Net/Twine, Bale Command ...................................$15,500 NH BR740a, Std. Pickup, Auto-Wrap.......................................$14,800 NH RB450, RB460 & RB560 Balers .........................................IN STOCK NH 853 ............................................................................. COMING IN! NH 853, Wide PU, Kicker, Nice...................................................$4,300 NH 660, Auto Wrap,Twine ........................................................$8,800 NH 648, Auto Wrap, Wide PU, 540 PTO ...................................$11,000 NH 648, Auto Wrap, Wide PU, Nice .........................................$12,900 JD 327 Small Square, Model 30 Thrower...................................$4,500 Vermeer 605J, 5x6....................................................................$5,600 MF 1745, 4x5, Twine, Auto-Tie, Crowder Wheels, Bale Ramp .................................................$12,500

TILLAGE

Krause 8200, 25’ Disc, Cush. Gang ..........................................$35,500

AUGERS

Westfield MK130-74 .............................................................IN STOCK Sudenga 8”x61’, 540 PTO Drive .................................................$3,500 Parker 605 Gravity Box ..........................................................IN STOCK

FORAGE

SKID LOADERS

NH L230, Cab, Heat, A/C, Perf Pkg ..........................................$34,500 NH L225, Cab, Heat, AC ...........................................................$31,500 NH L225, Cab, Heat, AC ...........................................................$29,600 NH L218, L220, L228, L230, L221 ..........................................IN STOCK NH L220, Cab, Heat, A/C .........................................................$32,500 NH LS170, Cab, Heat, Hyd. Q-Tach ..........................................$19,700 JD 675B, New Cutting Edge, Clean............................................$8,900

HAY TOOLS

NH 1475, 14’ Haybine, Std. Hitch ............................................$14,500 NH 1475, 14’ Haybine, Low Acres............................................$13,500 NH 1465 ........................................................................... COMING IN! NH 499, 12’ Haybine, 540 PTO ..................................................$6,700 NH 488, 9’ 3” Cut, 540 PTO, Hyd. Lift .........................................$9,950 Krone Kw5.52 Tedder ............................................................IN STOCK NH SpeedRower 260 .............................................................IN STOCK H&S Bi-Fold Rake, 12-Wheel ....................................................$3,600 OMI 10-Wheel Rake, Hydraulic Fold .........................................$2,800

NH H7220 & H7330 Discbines................................................IN STOCK Kemco Inline Bale Wrappers..................................................IN STOCK NH H7230 & DB313R Discbines .............................................IN STOCK NH ProCart 819 and 1022 Rakes ............................................IN STOCK NH H7450, 13’ Discbine, Drawbar Swivel .......................... COMING IN! NH H5420 Merger, 9’ with 4’ Ext. ...........................................IN STOCK

NH F62 forage blower, 540 PTO .............................................IN STOCK NH FP240, Crop Proc., Tandems .............................................IN STOCK Miller Pro 5200, 16’ Rear, 12T Tandem ......................................$7,800 Gehl 750, 2 Row Wide Corn Head .............................................$1,850

MANURE SPREADERS

NH 195, Double Beater, End Gate .............................................$6,800 BBI Endurance Hydraulic Spreader ........................................IN STOCK NH M2080, Double T-Bar Apron ............................................IN STOCK NH 155, Splash Guard, New Tires ..............................................$7,900

MISCELLANEOUS

Erskine 8’ Snowblower, Dual Auger, Hyd. Spout........................$2,200 Skid loader tracks ...................................... Call for Details & Selection Messer Skid Steer Attachments and Rock Wagons.................IN STOCK

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