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Settlement conferences set for two felony cases she had taken $2,200 from the city without authorization. Souvannaphong’s case continues with a settlement BENTON conference on Feb. COUNTY – 18 at 2:15 p.m. Two Two central Hibbing residents, Minnesota resiKevin and Kathy dent court cases Davey, along with are slowly maktheir daughter, ing their way Krista Miller, were through criminal in Sauk Rapids on court procedures the evening of Aug. according to the Benton Coun- Tom Souvannaphong 8 to watch their son Dylan race at Granty’s attorney ite City Speedway. Philip Miller. Souvannaphong was Both former city allegedly under the clerk Marie Weininfluence of alcohol and’s case and the when he crashed into man charged with the Davey’s car, killvehicular homiing the couple on-site cide for the deaths and severely injuring of a Hibbing coutheir daughter. ple, Tom SouvanSouvannaphong naphong’s case Marie Weinand has been charged with are scheduled for four felony counts of settlement confercriminal vehicular homicide, ences in early 2016. Weinand’s settlement two felony counts of crimiconference is set for 2 p.m., nal vehicular operation, two Jan. 20. Weinand has been gross misdemeanor counts of charged with theft, theft by driving while impaired and swindle and temporary theft, one misdemeanor count on no all felony offenses, after she driver’s license. admitted to city of Rice civil attorney Troy Gilchrist that by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

December 16, 2015

More than a Underdahl showcases unique craft by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

For many years, Dick Underdahl has enjoyed making things from wood, specifically furniture and toys. Since beginning his hobby of wood crafting, Dick has built enough furniture to fill his home, as well as the homes of his two daughters. “He’s very handy. I ask for something and I get it,” said his wife, Janet. “The kids appreciate Dad because he builds furniture for them, too.” He has made beds, chairs, tables, dressers and more. One day, Janet asked for a cup rack to hold collectible coffee cups, and he made it. Janet also likes storage space, so Dick made a cupboard with 28 drawers for her. Now, he has switched to making toys. “My wife didn’t want any more furniture. We ran out of room,” Dick said. “I started building toys because I thought it would be fun. I enjoy making them; it gives me something to do now that driven by Travis K. Bitker, I am retired.” 27 of Bemidji, struck Moen’s vehicle from behind. The accident ultimately caused damage to both the front and rear of Moen’s vehicle. Moen suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by Gold Cross Ambulance to the St. Cloud Hospital. Neither Derosier nor Bitker suffered apparent injuries. The St. Cloud police and fire department assisted the state patrol on the scene.

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ST.CLOUD – A Rice man was injured after his vehicle was sandwiched between two semis Dec. 10. The Minnesota State Patrol reported Wayne L. Moen, 46 of Rice, was traveling westbound on Highway 10, west of St. Germain, in his Volkswagen GTI shortly before 3:30 p.m. A Peterbilt, driven by Barry A. Derosier, 49 of Little Falls, stopped for the railroad crossing when Moen’s vehicle rear-ended the semi. In a chain of events, another semi

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Dick has been making toys for the past four years in a shop in his backyard, focusing on one area of popular toys: small-scale heavy equipment. He has made dump trucks, side-dump trucks, cement trucks, loaders, backhoes and tractors to name a few. Since he started, he has made 15 side-dump trucks alone. “I enjoy making things. I also enjoy making sawdust,” Dick said with a laugh. “I keep adding more crafty junk to my shop every year it seems.” To garner inspiration, Dick often takes pictures of equipment. He also has a wood crafting magazine delivered to his home, and occasionally orders plans from there. He often focuses on details when making toys. “I put some detail into them, but I haven’t tackled the little details yet,” Dick said. When constructing backhoes and loaders, his details are noticeable in the cab area of the toy, which often includes a seat, steering wheel

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Dick has made many toys in the past four years, including loaders, backhoes and cement trucks.

A refresh to welcome the New Year by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – In less than 10 days, people’s focus will switch from the gift giving of Christmas to the 2016 New Year. People will begin to think about bettering themselves and community members may choose to make resolutions to improve their lives. Most will have the same goal – healthy living. According to Nielsen ratings, the top two resolutions made in 2015 were to stay fit and healthy and to lose weight. A whopping 69 percent of people surveyed reported both or one of these resolutions as important to them. But studies show resolutions are hard to keep. Refresh Nutrition wants to change those numbers in surrounding communities by offering a healthy meal alter-

School board approves decrease in levy by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE – The school board held their annual Truth in Taxation public hearing as a part of their public meeting Monday night. Members of the board and the audience learned that the levy is decreasing by 4.9 percent, a total of $425,022.29. Kim Eisenschenk, Sauk Rapids-Rice District Business Manager, discussed several reasons for the decrease, including changes in enrollment and removal of the health and safety and deferred maintenance levies, which will be replaced by the long term facilities maintenance levy; slight changes due to population adjustments in community education; the debt service bond refunding that took place in September; and debt service schedule changes and the corresponding increase based on this year’s department of education fund balance excess calculation. “I know the board has been waiting for this day for a long time, so it’s great news that the levy is decreasing,” Eisenschenk said. In other school board news: • The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District has been selected as a national Skyward 2016 Leader in excellence. The district was recognized because of its outstanding achievement and for its success inspiring people with new ideas and initiatives. “Judges stated that Sauk Rapids-Rice is a shining example of success in educa-

tion and that they will be sharing our story on a local and national level throughout the year to secure recognition for our achievements,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. • The school board applauded the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School culinary program for their recognition as one of the 2016 Elite 50 programs in the nation for the second straight year. • The facility study continues to be a discussion among district administration. The study is conducted as a part of the district’s strategic planning process and to gather feedback from stakeholders, including those who have concerns about taxes and/ or building, and to develop a plan collaboratively that will meet the needs of students for the next 10 years. Information continues to be presented to the board and the public. Currently, the district has 30 people participating in the community task force, but is looking for 50-100 people total. Applications are available online at the district website and are accepted through Christmas. • The board approved roofing contracts for the middle school and the bus garage. McDowell Company will conduct the middle school project and Granite City Roofing will complete the bus garage. • Student activities continue to grow and additional staff is required to assist. The board approved the hiring of an assistant speech coach for the middle school for the 2015-16 school year.

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Melissa Brenny (left) and Ashley Gregerson recently partnered to open a new health and wellness business in Sauk Rapids.

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Wegner welcomed to police force by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk centre City Council welcomed police officer Alex Wegner to the force at Monday’s city council meeting. Wegner was sworn in as the city’s newest officer. Wegner is the son of retired Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Richard Wegner. In other Sauk Rapids City Council news: • Congratulated Dave Rosenkrans for his 15 years of dedicated service to the Sauk Rapids community. • Discussed and apBY NATASHA BARBER proved changes to the fee Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise (from left) welcomed newlyPHOTO sworn Officer Alex Wegner schedule for 2016. during the Dec. 14 city council meeting along with Mayor Brad Gunderson. Wegner is the son

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of retired Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Richard Wegner.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015

LOCAL NEWS

Old Village Hall alive during community event by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – The Rice Women of Today held the Rice Community Holiday Party Dec. 11. The event featured everything from horse-drawn rides to holiday gift shopping. Family and friends gathered from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Old Village Hall on Main Street to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, craft activities, a photo opportunity and to write letters to Santa. Adults had the chance to peruse local vendors while their children participated in the activities.

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Crowds gathered during the event at the Old Village Hall Dec. 11. Children participated in crafting activities while parents were able to shop from on-site vendors.

Evelyn Powers, 8, reads to Brooklyn Walter, 1, both from Rice, during the community event. The Rice Women of Today had books available for children to read and a story-time session was held on the half-hour.

Landon Gunther, 2 of Bowlus, enjoyed his hot chocolate during the holiday party held at the Old Village Hall in Rice. Cash Rogers, 3, pours glitter on his pinecone ornament.

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Horse drawn rides were provided by Doug Oehrlein of Lone Rock Stables in Rosemount. The ride looped the community and people were able to enjoy the many lighted houses throughout the town.

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City approves less impactful plan for Eighth Street North by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – After plentiful feedback at a prior November meeting, Sauk Rapids city engineer Terry Wotzka readdressed the Sauk Rapids City Council Dec. 14 with new plans, which would minimize the impact to residential property during the upcoming improvements of Eighth Street North from Benton Drive to

Sixth Avenue North. In the final meeting of 2015, the council approved a plan that would decrease the impact to residential areas. The new proposal would not allow parking along either side of Eighth Street North, but the community would gain a five-foot sidewalk, which would create an east-west connection to already existing sidewalks within the community. The approved roadway would

fit almost inside the current footprint, only one foot wider on the north side. The south-side curb will stay in its current position. Three public hearings were also held during Monday’s meeting. The Truth and Taxation Hearing was held where finance director Jack Kahlhammer informed the council and community members that the proposed 2016 budget would increase 5.4 percent, but shed light

that the actual increase was closer to 4 percent because the city needed to account for a gang strike task force officer which would be reimbursed from other cities throughout the year. The total levy remained the same at $3,418,400 and the city property tax rate would decrease from 48.17 to 46.38 percent. The council unanimously approved the proposed budget and property tax levy.

City council continued from front • Discussed and approved an ordinance amendment to require a certificate of survey for all new single family construction in the city. • Approved and authorized an amusement permit for Townsquare Media’s Wing Fest Event, April 9, to be held at Sports Arena East on the Benton County Fairgrounds. • Approved and adopted a resolution for a temporary 3.2 beer license for Sauk Rapids Jaycees to sell at the above Wing Fest event. • Approved Mayor Gunderson’s recommendation to appoint Tony Hommerding to the Sauk Rapids

Housing Redevelopment Authority. • Approved senior citizen application for special assessment deferral. • Approved purchasing and training of a new police canine from Performance Kennels of Buffalo. The training of the new canine and Officer Matt Bosma is estimated to be funded by donations and will cost approximately $13,500. • Approved the remodel of the Sauk Rapids Municipal Liquor store. New painting, flooring, lighting and other electrical needs will be updated spring 2016. Bids were awarded to Fresh Coat Paint, Nygaard Cus-

Engagement

Amanda Woolsey and Caleb Champion Amanda Woolsey, daughter of Billy and Amy Woolsey of Sauk Rapids and Caleb Champion, son of Glenn and Randi Champion of Abilene, Texas, are pleased to announce their engagement and plans to marry on July 9, 2016 at Molitor’s Quarry in Sauk Rapids. Amanda is a 2010 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, a 2014 graduate of Texas Tech University, and now teaches math at Laura Bush Middle School in Lubbock, Texas. Caleb is a 2010 graduate of Wylie High School in Abilene, a 2014

tom Floors, Mathew Hall and Design Electric. Council member Nick Sauer abstained from voting on this agenda item due to personal ties to the project. • Approved personnel policy updates and a 2 percent increase for non-union employees of the city. • Approved sending Officer Gales to training for analyzing digital evidence. • Approved sending newly promoted police sergeant to leadership academy presented by the Minnesota Police Chief’s association March 8-11. Chief Beise is in the process of promoting an officer to sergeant, but would like to secure a spot for the newly promoted. • Approved hiring Bryce Sequin as a probationary employee for the fire department. • Approved sending Chief Beise to the 2016 Governor’s Homeland Security Emergency Manage-

ment Conference Feb. 9-11. • Approved change order No. 1 to the 18th Street Overlay Improvement Project by deducting $46,189.47 from the original contract. • Approved a no-parking resolution for the Second Street North (CSAH 3) from the Second Avenue to the west exit ramp of Highway 10. • Approved an ordinance imposing fees for non-radio read water meters. Fees would not be imposed until after three attempts to contact the property owner. The two tier fees include a $35 add on to the water bill. If the occupant refuses the conversion it would be followed by $50 on each subsequent bill. • Authorized the execution of the locker plant termination agreement. • Approved hosting the Granite Man Half Marathon Sept. 10, 2016 and Sept. 16, 2017.

Pulse on people

MSUM graduates three local students Minnesota State University Moorhead will award degrees to more than 425 students during its fall commencement program Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. in the university’s Nemzek Fieldhouse. The ceremony will be broadcast on WDAY’Z Extra and will include an hour-long pre-commencement program with Woolsey and Champion interviews, student videos and other content that will be anchored by MSUM alumna Lane Zyvoloski, a 2013 mass comgraduate of Texas Tech Uni- munication/media studies graduate and WDAY’s First News versity and now works in ag- anchor and producer. ricultural research at ChromaGuest speakers include alumni Vincent Williams (social tin, Inc. in Lubbock. studies and MS curriculum and instruction) and Erma Vizenor (elementary education, MS guidance and counseling and specialist education administration). • Amanda Boelz-Sauk Rapids, Foley High School, Bachelor of Social Work, Cum Laude. • Jeana Gaida-Rice, Holdingford High School, Bachelor of Science in Health Education. - HELP NEEDED • Tyler Stein-Sauk Rapids, Sauk Rapids-Rice High Men & Women (18 yrs or older) School, Bachelor of Social Work.

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Meetings Schedule 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. Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club 1st ThursdaySauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW SR 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. 2nd MondaySauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club. 3rd MondayTinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Hwy. 23 East Saint Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles (320) 529-9000. 2nd TuesdayPleasantview 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 Sauk Rapids Sportsmen, Sauk Rapids Legion, 8 p.m. Rice Women of Today at 7 p.m. at the Rice Lions Building. 2nd WednesdaySauk Rapids V.F.W. Post 6992, 8 p.m. Sauk Rapids V.F.W. Post 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m. 2nd ThursdayTrinity Ladies Aid, 1 p.m.,

Trinity Lutheran Church. 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. Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 7 p.m., SR American Legion 3rd TuesdayBenton Cty Historical Society, 7 p.m., Museum Building, 218 1st St. No. 4th WednesdayCentral MN Deer Hunters Assoc., 8 p.m., SR American Legion Minden-Sauk Rapids Joint Planning Board, 6 and 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center 1st & 3rd ThursdayRice Lions Club, 8 p.m. 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. 2nd & 4th MondaySR Council meeting, 6 p.m., Government Center, 250 No. Summit Ave. District 47 School Board, 7 p.m., High School Board Conference Room Sauk Rapids Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall Every MondayBright Beginnings AA Support Group, 9 a.m., Harvest Fellowship Church – AA Assistance line: (320) 202-1895, aameetinglocator.org Every ThursdaySauk Rapids AA Group, Living Waters Lutheran Church 7 p.m. – AA Assistance line: (320) 202-1895, aameetinglocator.org Every SundayDivorce Care, Seminar and Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. at Harvest Fellowship, Sauk Rapids October, December, March, and MaySacred Heart Church St. Monica Society meets after 5:30 p.m. mass.

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Holiday transitions

As the holiday world’s culture season approaches, and economy. we will soon be We are grateparticipating in ful our changing various holiday demographics traditions. Whethprovide us the oper one celebrates portunity to learn Hanukkah, Christwith and from mas, Kwanzaa or each other, and we any other, it is time by Dr. Daniel Bittman are better because to learn from each Superintendent’s Corner of it. Through other; celebrate thoughtful, coland embrace diflaborative efforts, ferences; and to look forward our children will continue to to another amazing year have access to amazing proahead. grams, and our communities The Sauk Rapids-Rice will continue to flourish. School District works conIn Sauk Rapids-Rice, we scientiously to embrace and remain focused on academic learn with and from every achievement, increased acchild, family and community cess and opportunity for all member daily. Our board of and to improving cultural education and administration competencies and engagehave set and work tirelessly ment. We remain committed toward achieving goals re- to working proactively with lated to culture, academic business and community achievement, post-secondary leaders to support strategic and career success and pub- equity and diversity goals, lic engagement. while looking for ways to As we reflect on our enhance our own efforts progress, we recognize that throughout the district. We Central Minnesota continues remain purposeful in our to be a region in transition. communications and actions The cultural and economic and look for ways to immix of the area continues to prove what we do each and change, which requires in- every day. By continuing to creased attention, collabo- connect with the changing ration and support. In Sauk diversity within our schools, Rapids-Rice, the percentage communities and nation, our of minority students has in- children will have the best creased from fewer than 2 chance to succeed. percent in 1995 to approxiThank you to the countmately 12 percent today, and less individuals in our the percentage of children in schools and community who poverty has increased to as work tirelessly for our chilmuch as 49 percent in some dren and families to have of our schools. The chil- great places to learn, work dren who attend our schools and live. Sauk Rapids-Rice reflect the richness of the appreciates you.

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Whether you love them or leave them, family And I’m sure these difference ring last beyond the gatherings are part of the holiday season. occasional family gathering throughout the year. Coming from two large extended families, My older brother Ryan and I were as thick I have just over 50 first cousins. So anytime my as thieves growing up. Born only two years apart relatives gather more than 10 people together, my and with minimal access to nearby children on our anxiety gets the best of me. rural gravel road, we were the epitome of everyYou can’t tell me it isn’t awkward to be sitting thing siblings should be – best friends two hours across the room from someone you barely talk to and at each other’s throats for the next half. But for or know – or worst yet, don’t recognize because the most part, we seemed like we ruled the world they’re either a cousin you haven’t kept ties with, by NATASHA BARBER with the same swift hand; our thoughts more often or perhaps someone new to the menagerie of partseemed to be on the same page than on separate ners to your pedigree. ends of the bookshelf, at least until we entered our You can’t tell me the way I’ve lived my life teenage years. hasn’t ever been the subject of other’s criticism or gossip As we matured, we took on spice and flavor from the once I’ve left festivities. I mean, there has to be some reason people we choose to associate with as well as soaked in our people left me in the corner to have dinner with myself and own liturgy, music and education. Eventually we were left as barely even offered a greeting, right? What was the point in brother and sister who both have the same work principles attending when no one even knew I was there? and outlooks on life, but who choose completely different No one has ever been able to really choose their relatives. ways to raise our children and socialize amongst others. We Bloodlines form and you’re stuck with the people you call have different hobbies and joys but root ourselves in stems family whether you like them or not. But if we’ve all come of equivalent ethical values. Some days it leaves me wonderfrom the same blood and more-than-likely had the same up- ing how can someone who was born and raised in the same bringing, what makes us all so different? household as me be so different? And on other days, I see If there ever was a topic to stump the nature versus nur- things in my family members’ actions that mirror my own. So ture conundrum, families would surely be it. Even when you was it nature which created this likeness, nurture that forged boil it down to one pot of pea soup, you still end up spilt. the differences, or both? The two peas, which came from one pod, end up taking Whichever you choose, it won’t make a difference. on new flavors and experiences that define them, but in real- Family is family, there’s no denying lineage. No one sitity, have those traits derived from nature or the way they have ting around the family table this holiday season is going to been nurtured or both? have the identical answer for the duplicate reasons – it’s more Even from a family with only one sibling, I know my likely the meal will end with turned-up noses to the smell of family members and I could not be more different sometimes. split pea soup.

It’s time for the Vikings to walk the walk

I believe Minnesota Vikings head coach eling to Green Bay Jan. 3 for a week-17 game Mike Zimmer when he says he doesn’t put much that could potentially decide the division title. stock in moral victories. As the leader of a young The 5-8 Bears and 6-7 Giants are exactly team with very real playoff aspirations, you can’t the type of squads a legitimate playoff team demonstrate to your players that losing is acceptshould be able to handle at home. Both teams able under any circumstances. However, as a fan have major flaws that play right into the Vikings’ of the Minnesota Vikings, I can admit that keepstrengths. The Bears have an awful run defense ing things respectable in last Thursday’s 23-20 (26th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed) that loss at Arizona was a positive sign (not to men- by ANDY THAYER Adrian Peterson should be able to expose. The tion the only thing we’ve had to celebrate for the SPORTS COLUMNIST Giants have the worst pass defense in the league, past couple of weeks). which complements an offensive line that has The 11-2 Arizona Cardinals, who are curbeen completely decimated by injuries. Everrently the second-best team in the NFC behind the undefeat- son Griffen and company should be in Eli Manning’s face all ed Carolina Panthers, are legitimate Super Bowl contenders. day, which will hopefully prevent him from getting the ball With the top three teams in the AFC all stumbling lately, you to star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. Both the Bears and Giants can make a strong case that Arizona is one of the two best can throw the ball, so getting pressure on their mistake-prone teams in the entire league. They boast the top-ranked offense quarterbacks is going to be critical. If the Vikings can get a in the NFL and the fourth-best defense in terms of yards per couple of their three injured defensive stars back on the field game. Losing to that team on the road in a tightly-contested for these games, it would be huge. Linval Joseph, Anthony game that came down to the final play is a positive sign for a Barr and Harrison Smith all make massive differences when Vikings team that was murdered in cold blood by Seattle four they are on the field, and all are still questionable for Sundays earlier. day’s game. Now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, let’s be real here. The 8-5 Vikings have been a pleasant surprise this seaThe time for moral victories is officially over. It’s time for the son, but it’s time for them to walk the walk if they want to Vikings to play like a playoff team and earn their spot in the show they truly belong in the playoffs. Super Bowl contendNFC playoffs. Despite their recent slide, the 8-5 Vikings are ers beat teams like the Chicago Bears and New York Giants still in a prime position to earn a wild-card berth and still have when the chips are on the table, and we are going to find out a very real shot at catching Green Bay for the NFC North in short order whether the Vikings are truly ready to make division title. After limping through a brutal stretch of games some noise in the playoffs. Do the Vikings want to be the hot against teams like Green Bay, Seattle and Arizona (I conve- team no one wants to play in the playoffs, or do they want niently left Atlanta off that list because they’re the worst), the to back into the postseason and be a sacrificial lamb for the Vikings now have two eminently winnable games at home fourth division champion? We’re about to find out. against the Chicago Bears and New York Giants before trav-

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Obituaries Jean A. Hall A celebration of life was Dec. 15, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Chapel in Sauk Rapids for Jean A. Hall, age 88 of St. Cloud, who passed away Dec. 12, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home due to complications of Alzheimer’s. Reverend Donald Wilke officiated. Private inurnment will take place at a later date at Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud. Jean was born Jan. 10, 1927, in Sauk Rapids, to Harry and Ruth (Leas) Kosloske. She attended schools in Sauk Rapids and St. Cloud. On Sept. 1, 1949, she married John (Jack) Hall, who preceded her in death on April 6, 1992. They had four children; Michelle (Rich) Fibiger, Vicki Hall, Mark (Debra) Hall and Bruce (Anne Nelson) Hall. They were also blessed with seven grandchildren: Ryan (Katherine) Fibiger, Kelley (Steve) Nash, Mike (Tristen)

Jean A. Hall Fibiger, Heather (Dustin) Upgren, Heidi (Eric) Supan, Jeremy (Aunie) Hall, and Josie Hall. Jean’s grandchildren were her pride and joy and she was their special Grandma Jean. From her Irish lullabies to memorable holidays and frequent college care packages, they were always remembered with love and affection. Jean also has eight (soon to be nine) great-grandchildren. Jean’s love of nature and

Virginia M. (Gorecki) Decker

flowers led her into the floral industry where she worked for many years at O’Neils Floral. She volunteered her time with the American Red Cross, the Paramount Theatre and was a member of St. Paul’s Parish Christian Women. Jean loved sports, especially baseball, and was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and the local St. Stephen Steve’s amateur ball team. In addition to her husband, Jack, Jean was preceded in by death by two sisters (an infant sister and Joann Evje) and several brother and sister-in-laws. She is survived by two brothers, Larry (Chantel) Kosloske and Duane Kosloske. In leu of flowers, memorials are preferred and may be made to CentraCare Health Hospice of St. Cloud, Alzheimer’s Association or The Good Shepherd Community Sauk Rapids, for their social fund.

Mass of christian burial was Dec. 11, 2015, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Virginia M. Decker, age 91 of Nisswa, formerly of Sartell, who passed away on Saturday at Hills Crossing Assisted Living in Nisswa, surrounded by her loving family. Rev. Timothy Baltes officiated and interment was at Benton County Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Virginia was born on June 23, 1924, in Gilman to Frank and Anna (Lesney) Gorecki. She lived in the Sauk Rapids/Sartell area for most of her life, until moving to Nisswa in 2010

to be closer to her family. She was a member for many years at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell and the Sauk Rapids VFW Auxiliary Post

Elmer Hugo Gottschalk

Underdahl continued from front and levers. Although some detail is apparent in his work, he has yet to add logos or paint, and has no plans of starting. “I want to give them just as they are,” Dick said. “People can paint them if they so choose.” Over the few years of crafting toys, Dick averages 15 to 20 per year, sometimes more. In a week’s time, he can usually finish one and have one or two more started. “Some days, I’ll spend three or four hours in my shop and other days, I’ll be there all day,” Dick said. “I’m constantly getting better. You usually learn a little from the one where you made a mistake.” Recently, Dick has had to buy lumber to make his toys, but most of the toys he has tooled from his own lumber. He previously owned two saw mills on 40 acres of land near Cushing. There, he sawed most of his own lumber, as well as lumber for others who asked for it. “I still have lumber that I use from the saw mills,” Dick

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Dick Underdahl spends a great deal of his time in his workshop. Currently, he is making two children’s rocking chairs for neighbor kids.

with the desire for a profit. said. With his craftsmanship, Instead, he is filled with the Dick could easily be filled spirit of giving. Dick donates

No. 6992. Virginia loved flowers, being with her family and was a natural caregiver. She will be remembered as a classy dressed lady who was very loving and nurturing. Survivors include her daughter, Karen (Brian) Theis of Nisswa; sisters and brothers, Lucille Hoscheid of Baudette, Harold Gorecki of Fort Myers, Fla., Mary Przyborowski of Sauk Rapids, Joyce (Bruce) Fitsinger of Cloquet, James (Chris) Gorecki of Ore., and Michael (Cheryl) Gorecki of Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Aloysius, Ralph, Daniel and Gerald; and sister, Patricia.

with him now. Today we lost a good man. A man that always loved the Lord, loved that you loved the Lord and loved you. He always brightened the room with his smile and laughter. May we all be honored and glad that we have someone that we love, so close to our Savior. Elmer especially enjoyed spending quality time with his family. Elmer Hugo Gottschalk will be greatly missed. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Sauk Rapids; sons and daughter, Gary (Ann) Gottschalk of LaGrange, Ill., Bruce (Jan) Gottschalk of Prior Lake, Nancy (Kurt) Knettel of Boerne, Texas; daughter-in-law, Lorilyn Gottschalk of Minneapolis; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Stephen, March 6, 2008; and brothers, Lester, Vernon and Alvin. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Dec. 16, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Elmer H. Gottschalk, age 92, who passed away Saturday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Paul Cloeter will officiate and burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Sauk Rapids. Visitation is one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Elmer was born Oct. 8, 1923, in Lewiston, to Hugo and Emilie (Benicke) Gottschalk. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was married for 69 years to the love of his life, Ruthie Thurley, and the two were married Sept. 28, 1946, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Winona. He lived in Rochester before moving to Sauk Rapids in 1968. He was a district representative for Thrivent Insurance for 33 years. Elmer was a very active

member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Sauk Rapids. He was a member of Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 4847 and Sauk Rapids Legion Post No. 254. Elmer enjoyed coin collecting, travelling, music and playing the piano, especially “Elmer’s Tune.” His love of faith, family and his country defined his life. Elmer was a marvelous man who followed Christ all the way to the end and is walking

his handiwork to charities. “I don’t need the money,” Dick said. “I want to give them away as I make them.” Over the summer, he donated his toys to eight different charities in the area. One of the charities Dick supports is Toys for Tots, where he has donated at least six toys since he began his hobby. On Dec. 5, he took two items to the Sauk Rapids Fire

Department’s Toys for Tots drop-off. Janet is very supportive of his craftsmanship, even though she hasn’t had a hand in helping with the toys, yet. “I haven’t gotten her out there to do any work yet. I always tell her there’s sandpaper for her,” Dick said. In addition to toys, Dick still makes a few pieces of furniture here and there. He is

in the process of making two children’s rocking chairs and hopes to give them to neighbor kids for Christmas. “I enjoy doing the chairs and hope the kids enjoy them when they get them,” Dick said. Janet agrees that it has been a good hobby for her husband. “I think he enjoys making the toys the best,” she said.

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Rice Police Department Activity Monday, Nov. 30 2:53am: Criminal Damage to Property on the 600 block of 3rd St. SW 9:11am: Records Check 10:54am: Child Abuse Neglect on 8th St. SW 10:49pm: Disturbing the Peace on the 700 block of 8th Ave. SW Tuesday, Dec. 1 12:39am: Suspicious Activity on the 400 block of E Main St. Wednesday, Dec. 2 5:50pm: Civil Matter on the 100 block of 1st Ave. NE

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Monday, Nov. 30 12:43am: Disturbance/Noise Complaint on the 900 block of Summit Ave. N 1:40am: Assist Public 2:34am: Theft on the 900 block of Summit Ave. N 5:45am: Suspicious Activity on the 900 block of Benton Dr. N 9:00am: Animal Complaint on the 300 block of 9th Ave. S 11:44am: Juvenile Problem on the 900 block of 1st St. S 12:28pm: Assist Other Agency 2:28pm: Welfare Check on the 1100 block of 1st Ave. N 3:14pm: Theft on the 1300 block of 2nd Ave. N 5:23pm: Harassing or Threatening Phone Calls on the 900 block of Oak Crest Ct. 8pm: Traffic Accident on Summit Ave. S 8:30pm: Traffic Accident on 2nd Ave. N 8:30pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 8:50pm: Assist Other Agency 10:57pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist One winter parking violation. Tuesday, Dec. 1 1:03am: Suspicious Activity on the 400 block of 16th St. N 2:30am: Suspicious Activity on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 3:20am: Assist Other Agency 7:51am: Disorderly Conduct on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. N 9am: Found Property on 2nd Ave. S 9:02am: Juvenile Problem on the 900 block of 1st St. S 9:23am: Animal Complaint on the 500 block of 5th Ave. N 9:28am: Animal Complaint on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. N 10:32am: Assist Public 6:31pm: Forgery on the 1400 block of 2nd St. N 7:30pm: Juvenile Problem on the 1100 block of Hillside Dr. 7:37pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 8:10pm: Suspicious Activity on the 800 block of 2nd Ave. S 10:35pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 10:53pm: Suspicious Activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave. N One winter parking violation. Wednesday, Dec. 2 12:42am: Domestic Dispute on the 1100 block of 1st Ave. N 3:06am: Traffic Accident on Summit Ave. S 5:05am: Suspicious Activity on the 1400 block of 3rd Ave. S 5:16am: Burglary on the 1100 block of 3rd Ave. S 7:25am: Burglary on the 1200 block of 3rd Ave. S 7:35am: Found Property on the 1100 block of 3rd Ave. S 8:26am: Theft on the 1000 block of Water Ave. S 8:31am: Burglary on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. S 9:19am: Attempted Burglary on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave. S 9:22am: Attempted Burglary on the 1100 block of 3rd Ave. S 9:40am: Burglary on the 1100 block of 3rd Ave. S 10:04am: Assist Public 12:34pm: Tow 1:33pm: Recovered Stolen Property on the 100 block of 2nd Ave. N 1:37pm: Burglary on the 900 block of 3rd Ave. S 2:04pm: Burglary on the 800 block of N River Ave. 2:22pm: Civil Problem on the 100 block of 8th Ave. N 2:51pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1200 block of 3rd Ave. S 3:29pm: Tow 5:01pm: Police Proactive Visit 7pm: Tow 7:40pm: Assist Other Agency One traffic stop, DWI issued; two winter parking violations. Thursday, Dec. 3 12:45am: Suspicious Activity on Cty. Rd. 3 1:01am: Assist Public 1:51am: Recovered Stolen Vehicle on the 2000 block of 4th Ave. N 3:21am: Harassing or Threatening Phone Calls on the 900 block of 10th St. NE 5:04am: Suspicious Activity on the 1100 block of Broadway Ave. S

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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

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Child Left Behind legislation to President Barack Obama’s desk. The new education bill – called the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – was signed into law on Dec. 10. This bill will provide state and local education agencies with a much more explicit say in the structure and ultimate success of their accountability workbooks. “I think this is an improvement over the current law and will provide autonomy and flexibility to the state and local levels,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. “The framework represents a compromise between the partisan House bill and the bipartisan Senate bill. While the bill is not perfect, I believe it will lay a solid foundation for success.” There are many details in the bill, targeting many different areas of education: • The framework maintains an annual assessment, which means testing every child in grades 3-8 each year and once in high school. It also means three assessments in science (one per grade). • Districts must maintain high standards, but state and local districts have the opportunity to make decisions. • States must continue to disaggregate data by student sub-group and must continue to calculate graduation rates using the adjusted cohort graduate rate as established by the 2008 regulations. The state accountability plan must include sub-group performance targets. These targets are long-term and interim, and must include tar-

gets for graduation rates, reading and math scores, and English language proficiency for English Language Learners. This area has two additional areas that will trigger action: • States must identify and intervene in schools that are in the bottom 5 percent or that graduate less than 67 percent of their students. States will generate this list every three years and will establish exit criteria. • States must include provisions related to intervention in consistently under performing school. For institutions in this bracket, the institution will come up with an improvement plan. The state will determine the number of years an institution with this designation can go without showing improvement and the state will require additional supports and intervention. The accountability construct empowers education agencies to shape their accountability workbooks in a way that diminishes continued overreliance on high-stakes, one-time standardized testing. In designing an accountability workbook, academic factors must represent at least 51 percent of all indicators; meaning up to 49 percent of the accountability construct can be focused on whole-child and other critical, non-academic indicators. • School improvement grants are consolidated into Title 1. Funds previously available under grants will flow through the regular Title 1 formula, which remains unchanged. • The United States Education Department will do a study on how they are or are not serving rural schools. • This bill includes funding caps, though those numbers are written to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, which means there is room for small increases in the four years of this authoriza-

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 annual meeting and 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

tion. • An early education component is now included, which will be administered jointly through the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) and the Education Department, with HHS acting as the fiscal agent. This program is in addition to the Head Start and Child Care Development Bloc Grants. • Alternate assessments will be capped at 1 percent at the state level. Local programs will work to make their determinations as driven by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Institutions will have an alternate assessment rate determined by need and the state is responsible for monitoring institutions individually to determine the overall state level. If a state finds it has an alternate assessment rate above 1 percent, the

state can pursue a waiver. • The Expanded Data Collection under Title IX (gender equity) is eliminated. Reauthorization is crucial to providing schools with relief from the current law, which often lacks the flexibility states and local school districts need to support student learning and achievement. “This signifies a strong step in the right direction because it restores a more proper balance between federal, state and local government in public education. It recognizes the importance of empowering state and local leaders to make the decisions necessary to successfully adhere to their educational missions of communities, while maintaining high standards,” Dr. Bittman said. “This is not a perfect bill, but it gets more right than it gets wrong.”

Rice Family Fun Day makes annual donations RICE – The Rice Family Fun Day Committee recently distributed $5,000 worth of donations due to an excess of their needed reserve to fund the upcoming 2016 summer event. Committee member Kristi O’Brien recently reported that donations were given to various community organizations and/or families with certain uses for the money in mind. As previously reported in the Sauk Rapids Herald last week, $500 was donated to the Rice Police Department for medical supplies and $1,000 to the Rice Fire Department to be used towards a new rescue vehicle. In addition to those donations, the Rice Lions Club received $500 to be spent on Christmas lights. The family of Dylan Roses, a Rice teen in need of a kidney transplant, was graced with $1,000 as

well. Two programs received funds to further the education of the community’s youth. Both the Rice Elementary School and the Boy Scouts of America received $1,000 donations to fund a community barn dance and summer access to book program, respectively. Rice Elementary has currently been awarded a Teaching Artist Residency which will include a collaboration with Cristina Seaborn, a local professional musician. Seaborn will work with the elementary physical education and music programs. The students will learn folk dances before the community barn dance event. The donation from the Rice Family Fun Days committee will be used to support the event and provide food for those who attend.

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME AMENDMENT Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: 123 Flooring (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 20 Oak LN, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (3) List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address: (4) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: 123 Flooring LLC, 20 Oak LN, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (5) This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 675614500024. Originally filed on 06/04/2013, under the name N/A. (6) I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Jesse O. Hinkemeyer 12/03/2015 R-49-2P

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

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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

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Celebrity chef visits culinary students by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Chef Jean Louis Gerin talks with culinary students about his experience on Chopped.

Weber wins first place with “My Vision for America” PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA

Gerin cuts an orange apart in preparation for the meal he cooked for area teachers.

“Having someone like him here shows that we aren’t just a foods class, but that we are preparing students for the world of culinary, even if they don’t go into it as a career.” - said Mary Levinski, culinary instructor

In addition to teaching met meal for Family and the students, Gerin and But- Consumer Science (FACS) tendorf also prepared a gour- teachers around Central Minnesota. As for Levinski and the district administration, they were more than honored to have Gerin and Buttendorf at the high school. “Words can’t even describe what it’s like to have him here,” Levinski said. “I’m just excited he’s come to share his wisdom and years of experience with our students. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 6992 recently announced the winners of their Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy Essay Contests. Each student received a certificate and monetary award from the Post, which sponsors the nationally conducted essay contests each year. The theme for the Patriot’s Pen contest was “What Freedom Means to Me” and was open to students from sixth through eighth grades. Receiving first place was Sadie Baumann. Second place was awarded to Sarah Ufearo. Both students attend Sartell High School. Hannah Weber of Sauk Rapids High School was chosen as the first place winner of the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. Students from ninth through twelfth grade submitted essays on “My Vision for America.” Second place went to Chase Meyers of Sartell High School. The Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 congratulates every student who participated in the program.

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Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 Mary Bauer (from left) stands with winners of the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest Hannah Weber, Sauk Rapids-Rice, and Chase Meyers, Sartell. Awards and certificates were presented with post commander Dave Benoit (far right).

Two Sartell students, Sadie Baumann (middle left) and Sarah Ufearo received certificates and rewards for their “What Freedom Means to Me” essays. They stand here with chairman Mary Bauer and post commander Dave Benoit.

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Flemming’s overtime goal beats Icebreakers on board first when Megan Cook scored an unassisted goal at the 10:27 mark of the first period. St. Cloud tied it The Storm‘N Sabres at 13:27 of the second when girls’ hockey team had to Amber Klein scored unassistwait until overtime for their ed. Both teams skated through first power play opportu- a scoreless third period to set nity in their game against St. up the overtime frame. In Cloud last Thursday. overtime, the Storm‘N Sabres But they made the most out shot the Icebreakers 4-1, of it. but it was the last shot that The St. Cloud Icebreakmattered most. Flemers (7-2 coming ming’s goal was her into the game) 11th in 11 games. The took a tripping first line consisting of penalty at the 3:45 Flemming, Bria Ferns mark of overtime and Brooke Walters in a 1-1 tie. Less have scored 24 of the than a minute later, team’s 35 goals. Kaelyn Szyman“The top line has ski gained control been scoring for us, of the puck behind and we are now getting the St. Cloud net. some goals from our Megan Mohr She fed a pass to other lines,” Anderson the point to Mesaid. “We are congan Mohr who tinuing to improve, slid a perfect which is what you pass to Amanneed to do throughda Flemming, out the course of the who proved season, especially in why she is the AA hockey.” team’s top goal Clare Minenrath, scorer. Flemwho is headed to ming sniped a Providence next wrister just unyear to play hockey, Amanda Flemming der the crossbar stopped 27 of 28 for the gameshots to earn the win winner, giving the in goal. The Storm’N Storm’N Sabres Sabres fired 26 shots a 2-1 win to imon goal. prove to 8-3 on The Storm’N Sathe season. bres lead the Central “That was a Lakes Conference in really nice goal,” the win column with said head coach five victories against Marty Anderson. one defeat. Teams are “Megan made a allotted two points for great pass and Clare Minenrath a win, so they lead Amanda finished the conference with it.” 10 points. But that loss came Anderson said the against Alexandria, 2-1, who Storm‘N Sabres and the Ice- is still undefeated in conferbreakers have built a solid ri- ence play at 4-0 with eight valry over the years. They are points. in the same conference and “Since they don’t have section. a loss, I would call them the “That was a fun game,” leaders in the conference,” Anderson said. “Our games Anderson said. “We can’t do with St. Cloud always seem much about that until we play to be very close.” them again.” The Storm’N Sabres got They will play Alexandria Thursday, Jan. 7 in Alexandria. But before that they Electric Motor will try and stay on the winning track starting with WillService, Inc. mar (3-5) Thursday, MoorSales and Service of all types head (5-7-1) Saturday and of electric motors, including Buffalo (4-5) in the coming auger and elevator motors. week. Buffalo was the section champion last season. 244 HOUR SERVICE ON by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER

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Storm girls in search of more offense by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER

After winning their first game of the season in dramatic fashion, the Sauk Rapids-Rice have had trouble getting that second win. They dropped three games last week to fall to 1-4 on the season. The week started with a game against neighboring Sartell-St. Stephen. The Sabres prevailed in a defensive battle, holding the Storm to just 31 points in a 41-31 win. Brooke Torvik led the Storm with nine points and Bailey Becker added eight points and seven rebounds. Staci Meyer also added six points and eight rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the Sabres. On Dec. 10, the Storm traveled to Fergus Falls where the Otters won 61-48. Becker, who averaged 16 points in

her first two games, scored 20 for the Storm and added six rebounds. Brooklyn Harren added 12 points and Bailey Roscoe finished with eight. On Monday night, the Storm lost 51-34 to Monticello. Head coach Megan Foley will be looking for some more offensive output as they host St. Cloud Apollo (0-3) on Thursday before hosting Rocori (0-4) next Tuesday. “I am pleased with the effort from our girls,” Foley said. “Obviously I would like more buckets, but the hardest thing to coach in any sport is effort and they bring that every day.” PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Brooke Torvik dribbles up the court for the Storm, who will look to get back on the winning track this week after four consecutive losses.

Storm hoopsters win third straight SRR boys undefeated at home by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER There are a couple nice trends starting to develop for the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team. First of all, the team can score the ball. Secondly, they don’t like to lose at home. Both came to fruition last week as the Storm scored over 80 points and swept through two more home games and improved to 5-2 on the season. They downed Princeton 82-58 on Friday night and Sartell 8350 on Tuesday. The Storm are undefeated, 4-0, at home. “I think we have an advantage because we practice there all the time, but I think it has been more about how we have played than where we have played,” said head coach Rich Spiczka. “We have executed well at home and maybe that is because we are at home.” Against Princeton, the team started slow but then traded baskets until late in the half when the Storm put together a nice run that opened up a 12-point 33-21 lead. The Storm offense went off in the second half pouring in 49 points and coasting to the win. SRR shot 29-54 from the field for 53.7 percent. “I think the biggest part of our offense being successful is our guys staying connected and doing it together,” Spiczka said. “We are taking what they give us and working hard to help each other score.” SRR was 19-25 from the free-throw line.

“We did a nice job of sticking with the game plan and turning the intensity up. We were able to attack them like we wanted and get to the free throw line, which was a big part in putting the game away,” Spiczka said. Senior guard Kobe Boraas led the Storm with 26 points. Sophomore Camden Jackson and senior Tyler Kranz added 18 and 14 points, respectively. SRR hosts St. Cloud Apollo Dec. 17 and travels to Rocori Dec. 22.

SRR was relentless on the boards in the game. They finished with 45 rebounds, 17 offensive. Kranz led the team with 10 rebounds, Landwehr had eight, including five offensive. Tongyik had seven rebounds, four of which were offensive. Borass and Kranz combined for 43 points for the

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Sauk Rapids-Rice 83, Sartell 50 The Storm rolled past neighboring rival Sartell 83-50 in a Central Lakes Conference matchup Dec. 8 in Sauk Rapids. SRR limited the Sabres to 29 points in the first half and just 21 in the second. “We did a nice job of containing them and forcing them to shoot from the outside. We didn’t give them a lot of easy ones and were able to clean up the boards so they only got one shot each trip,” Spiczka said. Offensively, SRR hit 35 of 71 shots and was 10-12 from the free-throw line. They also distributed the ball well, finishing with 16 assists. “As a unit, we played well together and did a nice job sharing the basketball,” Spiczka said. “We were able to keep our focus and intensity up throughout and make some plays.”

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Gymnasts win two, lose one by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm gymnastics team tumbled their way to two wins against Little Falls and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, but fell short against Alexandria. Sauk Rapids-Rice 116.238 Little Falls 105.9 On vault, Kristal Fleck came in second with a score of 8.025, Kelsey Christensen followed in third with a score of 8, and Bergen Henkemeyer came in fourth with a score of 8 as well. On bars, Christensen landed on top with a score of 7.05. Henkemeyer came in third with a score of 6.975, and Ellie Weinert came in fifth with a score of 6.3. Christensen also topped the scores with her beam routine, scoring a 7.9. Morgan Thompson came in third with a score of 7.025, and Anna Magnan came in fourth with a score of 6.6. On floor, Christensen continued to perform well, scoring an 8.05 and placing second. Fleck came in third with a score of 7.95, Weinert came in fourth with a score of 7.75, and Thompson came in fifth with a score of 7.5. All around, Christensen topped the meet with a score of

31.0, and Thompson came in third with a score of 27.625. Alexandria 125.25 Sauk Rapids-Rice 117.95 On vault, Henkemeyer was the only Storm gymnast that placed, coming in fifth with a score of 8.15. Christensen was the only Storm gymnast that placed on the bars routine, coming in third with a score of 7.15. Magnan came in third for her routine on beam, with a score of 7.65. On floor, Magnan came in second with a score of 8.25 and Fleck came in fourth with a score of 8.0. All around, Christensen was the only Storm gymnast that placed, coming in third with a score of 29.7. Sauk Rapids-Rice 118.7 Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted 116.65 The Storm had three gymnasts place on vault. Henkemeyer came in second with a score of 8.4, Magnan came in third with a score of 8.4, and Christensen came in fourth with a score of 8.0. On bars, Henkemeyer placed second with a score of 7.025, Christensen placed third with a score of 6.85, and Weinert came in fifth with a score of 6.475. On beam, the pattern of three gymnasts placing contin-

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Kristal Fleck focuses as she lands her vault routine. ued. Fleck placed second with a score of 7.75, Christensen received a score of 7.425 and placed third, and Justus Floren placed fifth with a score of 6.8. Magnan had the top routine on floor for the Storm, placing second with a score of 8.025. Fleck placed third with a score

of 7.825 and Thompson placed fifth with a score of 7.55. All around, Christensen came in second with a score of 29.75, Thompson came in fourth with a score of 28.2, and Magnan came in fifth with a score of 27.175.

Storm wrestlers pin down a fight by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm wrestling team took ninth place at the Paul Bunyan invite in Brainerd on Dec. 11-12. The team had a score of 88 points. In the 106-pound weight class, Jared Spohn took second place, losing to Nathan Garceau of Foley by a score of 5-3.

Jacob Ackerman took third place, beating Josh Holm of Grand Rapids with a score of 4-2. At the 113-pound weight class, Brady Vait took seventh place, beating Muhamad Avdil of Moorhead by a pin with a time of 3:03. Zac Spohn took third place in the 120-pound weight class, beating Kellen Schauer of Grand Rapids with a score of 5-1.

Hunter Rajkowski took third in the 126-pound weight class, beating Branden Kramer of Brainerd by injury default. In the 132-pound weight class, Tony Bemboom took third place, beating Austin Loeher of Foley with a score of 11-2. David Nelson took eighth place in the 138-pound class, losing to Tanner Eischens of Frazee by a score of 11-4.

Kelsey Christensen focuses on her bars routine. She placed third, as well as fourth on vault, and third on beam. All around, she came in second with a score of 29.75.

Andrew Syvertson took eighth place in the 182-pound class, losing to Tristan Meyer of Moorhead by a score of 2-1. Daunte Molski lost by injury default and took eighth place in the 195-pound weight class. In the heavyweight class, Luke Barringer took seventh place, beating Brad Dehler of Pierz with a score of 5-3.

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Head coach Swanson at helm for final year

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys’ swimming and diving team is looking to have a positive season this year, but will have a new coach next year as head coach Tom Swanson will lead the team for the final time – a bittersweet experience. “I’ve been coaching for 25 years. This being my last year, I am very glad I will

Gabe Swanson are finish this jourreturning to the ney with these team as seniors. kids,” SwanThe team also welson said. “The comes 12 sophoparents need to mores to its lineup. pat themselves “For these tenth on the back for graders that swim, raising such fine there is a lot of poboys. They are tential. The sophoso respectful and mores make up polite to others.” 50 percent of our The team Tom Swanson varsity this year,” welcomes three Swanson said. of the four state Swanson is excited about relay swimmers back to the team: Ethan Baker, Tommy the diving team, as state diver Jack Grabinski is returning Stiegel and Jason Valek. In addition, Jackson El- and has improved. His youngmquist, Stephen Erickson and er brother Elijah has joined

the squad as a seventh grader. Currently, there are five divers competing for the top three spots for dual meets. “We have never been this deep in diving,” Swanson said. As head coach, Swanson is working to better prepare the team for big events, but his main goal is to see that every kid has a positive experience and ends the season with a smile. “If this all works out, we typically do well,” Swanson said.