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February 11, 2016

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City consents to “3 Up the Hill” progress

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Sauk Rapids Police Chief presented Sergeant Brent Bukowski and K-9 Storm with a plaque commemorating their dedication to the community at the regular city council meeting Feb. 8.

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids City Council passed unanimously a resolution to grant municipal consent of the Benton “3 Up the Hill” CSAH 3 project. Municipal consent is required for Benton County to move forward in requesting state and federal aid for the project.

Benton County Public Works Director Chris Byrd and Ron Bray of WSB and Associates, Inc. presented the council with the county’s plan of execution. With no delays, the county foresees construction beginning May 2016 and concluding by July 2017.

The council chambers were full as K-9 Storm and Sergeant Brent Bukowski were recognized and said their goodbyes to the St. Cloud SWAT team. After being recognized by his Sauk Rapids police department and St. Cloud SWAT peers, Sergeant Bukowski said, “I appreciate the city’s support, my wife’s support, and all these guys out here are considered brothers. It’s been a great ride with these guys and

I appreciate the opportunities they’ve given me. Thank you.”

In other council news: - Recognized Dave Bluhm for his 15 years of dedicated service to the Sauk Rapids Public Works/Utilities Department.

- Approved and authorized unanimously an amusement permit for the St. Cloud Lions Club Jose Cole Circus. The circus will be at the Benton County Fairgrounds’ Sports Arena East April 2 and 3, 2016.

- Approved and authorized unanimously an amusement permit for Circus Pages International’s Circus. The circus will appear at the Benton County Fairgrounds April 30, 2016.

- Approved unanimously to pay off of Minden Township’s annexation payment. The city will be paying the remaining $1,293.64 of tax loss to the county for two properties, which became part of the city per agreement with the township.

- Approved unanimously

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Off duty observation cracks case

SARTELL – Sauk Rapids resident, 32-year-old Matthew J. Lee was arrested after being spotted by an off duty Sauk Rapids police ofcer just after 2 p.m. on Jan. 31.

According to Sartell Police Chief Jim Hughes, Sartell ofcers were dispatched to the Sartell Wal-Mart after an off duty Sauk Rapids ofcer observed a suspicious male looking through checks in his vehicle and smoking what appeared to be an illegal substance. The off duty ofcer alerted the Sartell police and provided both a description of the male and license plate of the vehicle.

The responding Sartell ofcer determined the registered owner of the described vehicle was a person the department

was investigating for several check forgery cases. The ofcer located the suspect at the register and made contact. Lee denied he was who the ofcer was looking for and when the ofcer began to walk the suspect out of the store to the squad car, the suspect ran. Lee was later apprehended and arrested.

A search warrant executed on Lee’s vehicle uncovered methamphetamine and declined receipts for purchases attempted at the St. Cloud WalMart. Lee faces felony fth degree drug possession, felony check forgery, and misdemeanor charges of eeing a peace ofcer and giving a peace ofcer a false name, birthdate.

Love

Undying

Sauk Rapids couple share life-long romance.

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER SAUK RAPIDS – When Nicholas Sparks wrote the novel The Notebook, which later debuted at theatres, it grossed over $13 million on opening weekend. The public yearned for the love characters Noah and Allie shared — the love that is never-ending.

For most people, this type of love only exists in books or on big-screens. But what if this love wasn’t only a fairytale fantasy? What if it was in our backyard?

It is. A Sauk Rapids couple, Jerry and Sandy Hein, are the perfect example.

The Heins began their love story much like any young couple. They grew up in a small town and attended the same high school. Jerry was two years older than Sandy and they’d seen each other while out and about.

But the two were never formally introduced until meeting for a blind date organized by each party’s closest friend.

“He took me for a rowboat ride on a local lake. It was just Jerry and I until we

met up later with Carolyn and Hank, and went to the movies.

That was the beginning,” Sandy said.

By then it was August 1952. Jerry was preparing to return to Iowa State University for his sophomore year and Sandy was entering her senior year at Niles Township High School in Skokie, Ill. The couple only had two weeks to get to know each other and they didn’t waste any time.

“That was on Sunday and he had asked me to go to a movies again on Tuesday. At that point he asked me to go dancing with him on Saturday.

He squeezed a lot of dates in those two weeks,” Sandy said.

The relationship had started, but it was only the beginning of the romance. It wasn’t much more than a week after Jerry returned to the university when Sandy received a letter in the mail. After numerous letters and scattered holiday break dates, it didn’t take long to realize Jerry was falling in love.

“He didn’t nish college,” Sandy said. “Jerry’s advisor told him, ‘You either marry that girl or join the Army,’ because at that point [Sandy starts giggling] he was so in love.”

Jerry decided to join the

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Jerry and Sandy Hein sit at Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. Even with Jerry’s Alzheimer’s, the Heins’ love is undying.

Jerry and Sandy Hein were married July 23, 1955 in Skokie, Ill. After a long life, living in many states, the Heins have chosen Sauk Rapids to spend the rest of their lives together.

Army and became a Korean translator through the Army Language School (now known as the Defense Language Institute) in Monterey, Calif. A month before he was to graduate and leave for Korea, while he was home on leave, Jerry and Sandy came up with what she calls “a brilliant idea.”

Christmas morning, shortly after midnight mass, Jerry proposed to Sandy inside his

car. He had purchased her ring from a jewelry store in Monterey before returning home.

The two were married July 23, 1955 at St. Mathias Church in Skokie, Ill. Following the ceremony and reception at a local country club, the couple spent a three week

Undying love continued on pg. 2

Rewarded for her passion Mead receives Teacher of the Year award

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Carol Mead has always known she wanted to be a teacher.

“Well, I had a negative experience with a teacher in fourth grade, so I changed my mind for a while. But then I had an awesome teacher in sixth grade, who was just so caring and nurturing, so I went back to wanting to be a teacher,” Mead said.

Now she’s being recognized for her love for and commitment to teaching.

On Jan. 25, the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board presented Mead with the Teacher of the Year award.

“When I was chosen, I teared up,” Mead said. “I love what I do, so it was crazy to be recognized for something that I truly love. Most days it doesn’t feel like a job because I enjoy it and want to be here.”

As a kindergarten teacher at Mississippi Heights Elementary School, every day is different.

“They are just so imaginative at this age,” Mead said.

“I love working with kids and always knew I wanted to be in Sauk Rapids.”

While Mead is now in a job she absolutely loves, it took time to get there. When she started out in Sauk RapidsRice, the district was going through a difcult budget cuts.

“She got pink-slipped almost every year, but she hung in there and now probably

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Carol Mead’s husband and daughter, Eric and Savannah, are a huge part of Carol’s life. Outside of work, Carol loves spending time with her family as well as volunteering.

“She will dress up as a stewardess to take kids on a trip around the world,” - Dr. Daniel Bittman

has her dream job,” said Sue Paasch, principal at MHES. “She’s a very good teacher and kindergarten is denitely her niche.”

Mead’s style of teaching is described as unique and creative among many members of the staff.

“She will dress up as a stewardess to take kids on a trip around the world,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superinten-

dent of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. “It’s the activities like that, which make her stand out. As a superintendent, I feel blessed by the opportunity to work with many great teachers just like Carol. She has worked extremely hard to meet the needs of all kids and to make learning fun.”

Parents look forward to their kids being in her classroom, even more so as her ca-

reer continues and she continues to learn.

“Carol has been here a long time and continues to learn and get better. She is pursuing a master’s degree right now and I’m sure it won’t stop there,” Paasch said. “Parents are very happy when they get the letter and nd out they are in her classroom.”

For Mike Mathies, having his son, Beckum, in Mead’s classroom is exactly what he needed.

“Beckum was excited but nervous to go to school,” Mathies said. “Carol took every step she could to make sure he was comfortable in her classroom. It was moving to have

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Numerous sh houses damaged The Benton County Sheriff’s Ofce is investigating several sh house burglaries on Little Rock Lake.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Ofce received a report of an attempted burglary of a sh house on Little Rock Lake during the afternoon of Feb. 3. The responding deputy found someone had attempted to pry open the complainant’s sh house door and found ve other sh houses in the area had been damaged or opened by the suspect(s).

The burglaries are believed to have occurred sometime over night from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. Deputies continue to investigate these crimes and at this time no property has been reported stolen.

Anyone with information about this crime or the suspects is asked to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Ofce at (320) 968-7201 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at (800) 255-1301, www.tricountycrimestoppers.org, or by texting TRITIP to 274637.

Invalid license leads to early morning crash SARTELL – A two-vehicle crash in Sartell was the result of a stop sign violation around 8 a.m. on Feb.1.

The Sartell Police Department ticketed 21-year-old Victor Martinez of Rice after responding to a crash, which was the result of Martinez’s failure to stop. Martinez was eastbound on Heritage Drive when his vehicle struck a southbound Toyota Sienna driven by

49-year old Sharon Prososki of Sartell who was traveling on Riverside Avenue South.

Gold Cross Ambulance was called to the scene but neither driver was transported.

Both vehicles were towed.

Martinez was ticketed for no insurance, driving after revocation, use of an unregistered motor vehicle and a stop sign violation.

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LOCAL NEWS

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him go from crying at the beginning of the year to smiling.”

Bittman has also seen rsthand what it’s like to be a parent of a child in Mead’s classroom. His son, Aric, had Mead as a teacher.

“Aric really enjoyed his kindergarten year and looked forward to being in her classroom each and every day,” Bittman said. “Not only did she make learning fun, but she also differentiated her lessons so that every child got what they needed that day. She is so willing to work extremely long hours to make sure that kids had a wonderful experience and that when they left for the day, they were hungry to come back the next day.”

For Mead, it’s all about the kids. When she’s not at work, she is at home spending time with her 2-year-old daughter, Savannah, and her husband, Eric.

“Sometimes it’s hard to shut the door on work when I leave here. I’m always checking email at home, but nights and weekends are our family time,” Mead said.

She also volunteers with the LeSauk Lions and does children’s ministry at the Joy Christian Center where she goes to church.

“I just love to be around

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

SRR Superintendent Dr. Daniel Bittman, Principal Sue Paasch and school board chair Mark Hauck presented the Teacher of the Year award to Carol Mead on Jan. 25. Mead teaches kindergarten at Mississippi Heights Elementary School.

kids,” Mead said.

Bittman recognizes Mead’s love for children, her commitment to teaching and learning, and her humble and nurturing demeanor. For him, it came as no surprise that a teacher like her would be the one to win the award.

Parents in the community weren’t surprised either.

“We were so impressed the rst time we met her,” Ma-

thies said. “I know it’s a high honor, but it’s made for people like her.”

As Mead continues her teaching career at MHES, there are a few things that will keep her going.

“They are always on the go and very energetic, but they love me and I get tons of hugs every day,” Mead said about working with her students.

“The other thing that really

love continued from front City council continued Undying honeymoon in a secluded cabin grandchild as well. Through- since faded. In his mid-60s he northern Wisconsin. They out it all, their love remained was diagnosed with Alzheimfrom front_____________ inreturned home on a Saturday strong. er’s. the purchase of eight sets of four collapsible lighted trafc cones to be placed in each squad car. DUI forfeiture funds are being utilized for this purchase.

- Accepted a $5,000 donation from the Minnesota Fishing Museum to the Sauk Rapids Fire Department for re prevention and re education efforts.

- Approved 4-1 the vacation accrual for Shannon Sorenson with Mayor Brad Gunderson voting against.

- Approved 4-1 Rinke Noon-

an’s 2016 legal rates and changed the primary city attorney from Adam Ripple to Matt Loven with Mayor Gunderson voting against. Both attorneys are employed at Rinke Noonan.

- Approved unanimously 2016 plumbing and mechanical contractor licenses.

- Approved unanimously public works staff to attend MN Rural Water Training.

- Approved unanimously the appointment of Brandy Maddox to the city secretary/receptionist position.

morning and Jerry left for his duties overseas within days.

“He wrote every day,” Sandy said. “I wrote every day.

We planned our life together on paper. We wrote it down. You can’t back out once it’s in writing. If you put everything down on paper, it means more, you remember it more.”

When Jerry returned from the service, he attended Loyola University in Chicago and received his business degree.

Sandy worked for the telephone companies. The Heins made their life together, living in seven states and having three children. They now have six grandchildren and one great-

“He used to bring me owers frequently. Sometimes it was a single rose and sometimes it was a dozen. After the children had left, if Jerry arrived home before I did, he would surprise me by setting up a card table in front of the replace with a tablecloth, candles and dinner,” Sandy said.

But the most endearing appreciation of Jerry’s love always came in writing.

“This man was so romantic. He wrote me love notes.

He’d stick them in drawers or in other places. He wouldn’t hand them to me. I would just nd them places,” Sandy said.

At 81, Jerry’s health has

“It’s difcult when things change. We were very young when we married and we’ve experienced so much. We’ve lived a productive and fullling life,” Sandy said. “The hardest time in my whole marriage was the beginning stages of the disease because he wasn’t himself. It doesn’t start with memory loss — memory loss comes later. I can’t even explain it — he wasn’t Jerry. He wanted his way rather than our way and was shocking, not only me, but my friends and family. If it only had been me, I may have taken in more personally, but I knew something was wrong.”

After moving to Sauk Rap-

makes me happy is the way they brighten up after learning something new.”

Paasch sees Mead’s connection with kids and staff throughout the school on a daily basis, and Mead’s presence has certainly been welcome throughout the building.

“She’s a very nice, calm and welcoming presence in our building,” Paasch said. “She is denitely a great asset to our staff.”

ids in 2007 and receiving care at the VA Hospital, Jerry made his home in August 2010 at Memory Lane inside the Good Shepherd Community. When admitted, doctors thought Jerry would pass within a year, but he’s still alive and hanging onto Sandy’s love. Jerry can still say “I love you.”

“He does, but he can’t do it every day,” Sandy said. “I love you is so important. But that’s why the notes are so important.

I have some on my refrigerator and I have some in my bedroom. There are notes that go back many years. Because I have all these notes around — that helps me. It’s as if our love letters never ended.”

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LOCAL NEWS

An Angel of Hope

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS/SARTELL – There are many people across central Minnesota who have lost their children too soon – from cancer, car accidents or unknown causes.

Tanner Fuls and BriAnna Kruzel are two of many who lost their lives far too young.

Although they are gone, they are not forgotten. To help their family, friends and area residents remember these young people, an Angel of Hope statue is being placed in a newly-created park near Lake Francis in Sartell.

The Angel will serve as a gathering and prayer area for those families who have lost their children too soon, like the Fuls family and the Kruzels.

Tanner was an active kid, who played hockey and baseball, and enjoyed time spent with family and friends. He was 11-years old when he and his family were at a friends’ cabin.

Tanner bumped his arm on the table and it took less than an hour for his arm to turn black and blue.

“We knew right then that something was wrong and he needed to get checked out,” said Cindy Fuls, Tanner’s mom.

“After getting checked by two different teams of doctors, Tanner was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of pre-leukemia, and would need a bone marrow transplant.”

Although Tanner was diagnosed in mid-July 2010, he didn’t check into the hospital for his rst round of chemo until Sept. 13 of that year. He got to go home on Oct. 6. During the three weeks following, Tanner vowed to make the most out of life, spending time with those he loved and accomplishing his goal of planting the ag at center ice before the start of the Oct. 28 Minnesota Wild game.

The following day, Tanner was admitted to the hospital for more chemo and radiation. On Nov. 8, with his family by his side, Tanner received his bone marrow transplant. However, just ve days later, he developed an infection and was rushed to the ICU and put on a ventilator.

“The word hope was always the word I hung on to,

WATAB TOWNSHIP – Ongoing issues in the Lake Andrew development caused controversy during discussion at the Feb. 2 meeting.

The issues started with illegal piping, causing sewage to ow into the wetland area. As that was resolved, Watab supervisors have discovered more issues with the sewage and water management systems. Scott Jarnot, the owner of the development, was supposed to be in attendance at the meeting to update the board on a plan of action to x these issues, but did not make it due to weather. Jon Groethe, District Engineer for the Minnesota Department of Health, spoke to the board regarding a letter he sent to Jarnot in early December addressing the ndings of his eld inspection of the water system, which was not built out according to the plans that were submitted in 2006. Size of the pipes is in question and there has been a citizen’s complaint of inadequate water pressure.

The Department of Health sent a letter to Jarnot asking for site plans signed by a registered engineer that meet the water system requirements, the implementation of the plans and the hiring of a water system operator. Groethe said the next steps will be up to Jarnot and will need to be completed in the spring. Pressure problems will need to be solved before any further building in the develop-

What’s Happening Thursday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. — World Day of the Sick Mass. St. Cloud Hospital Chapel, 1406 6th Ave N., St. Cloud.

Friday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — American Red Cross blood donations. St. Cloud Hospital, Sixth Avenue North, St. Cloud.

Saturday, Feb. 13, 9:30 a.m. — St. Cloud Area League of Women Voters presents “MNsure and an update on the Affordable Care Act in Minnesota.” Dunn Brothers Coffee, 900 Cooper Avenue S., St. Cloud.

Monday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — American Red Cross blood donations. St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Avenue S., St. Cloud.

Monday, Feb. 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All distribution.

Resurrection Lutheran Church, County Road 2, St.Joseph. For more information visit www.fareforall.org.

Tanner, who very active in sports, was 11-years old when he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. Less than six months later, Tanner lost his battle.

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Big Sisters, community education, at her church and more.

She was recognized as the High School Big Sister of the Year and received the St. Cloud Optimist Award. BriAnna graduated from Sartell High School in May 2013.

“She would take her calendar with her everywhere and ll it up. She just loved to volunteer,” Tami said.

On Sept. 28, 2013, Tami and Randy went to say good night to their daughter and they found her unconscious on the oor of her bedroom. Tami, being a nurse, started CPR. “I knew right away that she had already passed, but of course I couldn’t stop. It was just a shock to the system,” Tami said.

ment.

“I feel bad for the people who live there because of the poor roads, sewer treatment and water problems,” said Lloyd Erdmann, township supervisor.

“It is the board’s obligation to protect the public’s safety.”

The town board will continue withholding further building permits in the development, with support from the Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

In addition, the board is requesting Jarnot present plans to improve the roads, water treatment and wastewater systems, as well as a nancial plan for these improvements.

“There were 22 people against this project from the beginning and only two people who voted for it,” said Doug Boser, another builder in the area. “It’s frustrating for other builders to have Scott ying under the radar like he has been.

All we are asking is that he does

things right. If he can’t do that, don’t sell any more lots.”

The board is expecting an update from Jarnot at the March 2 meeting.

In other township news: • Two township residents complained that the assessor never made visits to their sites in the recent audit. Township clerk Pat Spence and supervisor Craig Gondeck will contact an additional 10 to 12 people to assure that the assessor made the visits. Payment to the outgoing county assessor will be withheld for a short time until the board has assurance that the contract

Nearly three years later, the family still doesn’t have answers as to the cause of BriAnna’s death.

“There’s still a sliver of hope that we will know what happened to her someday,” Tami said. “As a parent, the hardest part is not knowing and it’s tough to cope with.”

“There’s no closure,” Ran-

Wednesday, Feb 17, 3-6 p.m. — Free car seat checks. Gold Cross Ambulance Garage, 2800 Seventh Street N., St. Cloud.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 4-4:45 p.m. — Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Great River Regional Library Foley Branch, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Saturday, Feb. 27 beginning at 8:30 a.m. — Annual Women’s Lenten Retreat for Catholic Women of the St. Cloud Diocese.

Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 110 Central Ave. N., Richmond. For additional information contact Cheryl Weller (320) 346-2710 or cwanne@yahoo.com

The Angel of Hope provides a symbol to all of those families grieving at the losses of their young children. and I still hang onto that word today,” Cindy said.

The night of Nov. 17, Tanner’s vitals dropped and the medical team was unable to save the young boy.

Since his passing, his family continues on with his legacy through Tanner’s Team foundation, helping families with children going through a serious or life-threatening illness with car payments, mortgage payments and food, among many other things.

“Our journey was very intense and very quick,” Cindy said. “As a parent going through the treatment process, we went along with the ow of the medical staff and they guided us through. In our hearts, we truly believe that God knew what Tanner’s ultimate plan was and instead of putting him and us through more treatments and ups and downs. We feel it was God’s way of preventing Tanner from suffering.”

For the Kruzel family, the journey was even quicker.

BriAnna Kruzel was known around the community for her volunteer work – Big Brothers

Tuesday Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — ACT Sauk Rapids, Caring for Caregivers. Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall, 307 11th Street N., Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Foley FFA Kick-start breakfast and rafe. Henry’s Catering, 6774 Hwy 25, Foley. For additional information or tickets contact Al Stemper (320) 9688418 or Sarah Brauen (320) 492-4822 or email foleyalumni@ gmail.com

BriAnna Kruzel was active throughout Sartell and central Minnesota up until the day she unexpectedly passed. dy said.

Shortly after her death, Tami and Randy knew they wanted to do something to honor her, so they started What Would Bri Do. The organization donates to many organizations and individuals throughout Sartell, with plans to expand their donations throughout central Minnesota.

One of the things What Would Bri Do is working on this year is placing an Angel of Hope in a newly-created park near Lake Francis in Sartell.

“The concept is really cool,” Cindy said. “It will be really nice to have a sacred mutual place where families like ours can go to remember.”

Lake Andrew development causes controversy

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

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has been fullled.

The board approved a contract with J.C. Christensen and Associates to aid in the search of a new township assessor.

• Both side of West Lake Road will become no parking zones per Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck. Heck asked for the signs due to no shoulders and assurance that emergency vehicles will be able to pass through if needed.

• A pile of hazardous waste at one residence is a cause of concern for neighboring residents. The town board will be taking action at the county level to try to have this removed.

Sunday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. — Law Enforcement Appreciation Sunday. Abounding Joy Lutheran Church, 6000 County Road 120, St. Cloud. For additional information contact (320) 217-8784 or generalinfo@ajlcmc.org

Meetings Schedule First Monday Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center Sauk Rapids Green Committee, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumor’s First Tuesday Watab Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall.

Mayhew Lake Township Board, 8:45 p.m., Lawrence Thell residence Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Development Center First Wednesday Recreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive.

First Thursday Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW Sauk Rapids Jaycees, 7 p.m.

Sauk Rapids VFW Great River Regional Coin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 2nd St. S, St. Cloud. Cy Schaefer (320) 252-8452.

Second Monday Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club.

Third Monday Tinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Hwy. 23

East

St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles (320) 529-9000.

Second Tuesday Pleasantview Elementary PTA meeting, 7 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary Minden Town Board, 8 p.m., Minden Town Hall Sauk Rapids Fire Department, 8 p.m., Fire Hall Rice Women of Today at 7 p.m., Rice Lions Building.

Second Wednesday Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 8 p.m.

Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m.

Second Thursday Trinity Ladies Aid, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church.

Sauk Rapids Women of Today 5:30 p.m. Social time 6 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Third Monday Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Church, 7 p.m.

Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 7 p.m., SR American Legion Third Tuesday Benton County Historical Society, 7 p.m., Museum Building, 218 1st St. N., Sauk Rapids.

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Letter to the editor_________

A time to belong

OPINION

Let’s keep holidays in our schools

Jill Kelly, Sauk Rapids Many Minnesota public schools are doing away with cultural celebrations of holidays that have been celebrated in our country for many generations. This is being done so as to be culturally sensitive to others that come to our country. Really? So, what we’re saying then to our kids is that our culture and customs don’t matter in our own country, and therefore will no longer be acknowledging our own history? In turn, we will not be sharing or educating others who come to our country on the customs and traditions of the United States. How fair is that to our children and to other cultures that are interested in knowing our holidays and celebrations? We need to embrace our culture and what makes America, America! By doing so we teach not only our kids, but kids from other cultures our traditions. For God sake we are in America! Does anybody else see a problem with this?

This has gone way beyond political correctness. It’s very sad!

Some of my fondest memories growing up were dressing up for the Halloween parade at school, my mom coming to school as a room mother with treats to share for everyone, decorating my Valentine’s Day box, and giving and receiving cards and treats to and from others. So now my grandchildren are not going to have the chance to build those types of fond memories of their own? I nd this very hard to stomach. We need to reclaim the great things that make the United States great. Not shun our customs and culture. It’s time to reevaluate what’s important here.

Parental, community support make district unique My family came to the Sauk RapidsRice School District after much thought and deliberation. We compared schools, communities and school districts before making a decision. We often asked each other what made each district special and what district would best meet the needs of our three children. While I know each of my children are extremely different in terms of their academic, social and emo- by Dr. Daniel Bittman tional needs, I believe the Sauk Rapids- Superintendent’s Corner Rice staff and community members are able to give my children exactly what they need.

Sauk Rapids-Rice is special in many ways, which is why we decided to raise our children here and to have them attend schools within our district. The variety of quality academic programming (courses), a positive and engaged community, innovative staff, and a nurturing environment where everybody looks out for each other are important, and visible factors. We continue to reect on our decision and could not be happier. Our children and our communities are ourishing.

We noticed a large number of parents, retired staff and community members actively involved in various school activities at each elementary building, which included enrichment activities, Chinese, increased access and opportunity through technology, Watch Dogs and Cabin Fever. We noticed parents volunteering in classrooms at Hillside and the middle school, strong music and art programs throughout the district, adults supporting children (and others) at various events at the high school, people making their way through blizzard-like conditions to attend conferences or other school events, and people of all ages participating in various community education classes. We noticed parents supporting children and families in crisis, and community members working with staff to nd solutions to extremely complex situations.

When thinking about what makes Sauk Rapids-Rice special, it is not hard to notice the importance of our parents and community members. Thank you for taking time out of your hectic lives to participate, educate and engage our children. Your dedication and positive energy make all of us better. We appreciate you and look forward to our continued partnership.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with your children and thank you for choosing Sauk Rapids-Rice.

Go Storm!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016

No matter who you are or where you’re from, At 33, I nally feel like I belong to a community. Until taking the job at the Herald, one thing that humans yearn for is a sense of I hadn’t batted an eye at a city council meeting belonging. in more than 10 years. I had contemplated Remember when you stood on the playground joining organizations, but never acted on those during recess in the spring? The snow had just thoughts. The change of employment became a melted and the basketball courts called out your spring-board for becoming involved. On Monday name. The popular kids got to pick teams, and no matter what your skills or ability, you hoped they by NATASHA BARBER nights, you’ll nd me more often than not at a city council meeting. Not all the council meetings are would have a heart when making their decisions eventful, but even the ones that are not are still and not leave you the last student standing. noteworthy. Attending these meetings has given You wanted to belong. Likewise in high school, classmates formed cliques. In order to t in, you begged me a wealth of information to share not only for my job but your parents for that new pair of Eastlands or scrounged also as a citizen who speaks with other concerned citizens. every dollar of your allowance for Dr. Martens. You wanted I’m a member of the infant Benton County Substance Use to belong. Fast-forward to college. Life got a little easier as Prevention Coalition. If you haven’t heard of us, it’s because you were able to reinvent yourself and seek out a crowd with we’re a new group that has come together in hopes to secure similar interests. Maybe you joined a fraternity, sorority, a a grant to prevent alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug niche club or intramural league — regardless you wanted to use amongst Benton County Youth. And lastly, I’m in the process of becoming a Sauk Rapids Lions Club member. belong.

It feels good to nally belong again. The best part about The need to belong doesn’t automatically vanish once it is I’ve nally been able to choose consciously what groups you turn 22.

Maybe you buried those feelings when you nally gured to be a member of without outside inuence. I can set a good out who you were – if you ever did. Perhaps not having example for my son as he feels the pressures in school as we parents to weigh in on every life decision caused you to push all once did. If life is feeling stale, why not look for a service those driving feelings aside. But if for some reason, your life organization that aligns with your values? You might become feels like something’s missing, I’d ask you to question that the lifeblood of their group and gain something in return. You might just belong. sentiment.

How far are you willing to go?

Sharing about my nephew, Aden, and his reactions and in some cases death. They don’t tell treatment journey has me wanting to talk more you that in your wellness checkups. But ask and you will see that traditional medical and scientic about health. Success is too important to us. Of professionals are very extremely adamant that course it is good to be successful but you should those risks are just that – worth it. not be putting all of your energy into it. Some With processed food and genetically modied will go to the ends of the earth to be nancially foods versus whole foods it’s the same thing. successful. Then what? Your health, spiritually Research and cross reference university studies and physically, is deprived. Also, don’t put all and you will nd that the processing lowers cost, of your energy into being healthy. For example, adds convenience and helps feed the poor and some put all of their energy into a cross t training

By Mercy Nygaard malnourished. You will also nd there is cost to or a meal shake replacement system. Then what?

Life by Faith your health such as lower immune systems due to Cancer cells are still eager and waiting to explode your body not taking to the synthetic ingredients, because people stop there and also, their spiritual lack of nutrients and spiking blood sugar due to health tanks. Everything takes balance, but always high starches. Now, you are back visiting your doctor who needs action.

Seek rst the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, may prescribe you heart burn medicine or gastro intestinal and all these things shall be added to you (Matthew 6:33). medicine, among others. The pharmaceutical companies God wants us to be informed (Proverbs ch.1) and happy, and protect that information, counter acting it, burying it if they can so they can continue their prots.

He will bless us as long as we seek Him rst.

There is also conventional produce versus organic.

Information is at our ngertips and it is highly manipulated, protected and evolving. Do you take solely Many stop at, “It’s too expensive to buy organic.” Maybe the direction of your personal doctor who sticks to their you’ve heard of the dirty dozen. It is a list of 12 produce textbooks, over-books their schedule and possibly misses items that have the highest residue of pesticides so you new ndings? Or you can be proactive and research out your should buy those items organic. If you stopped researching symptoms, cross reference with medical journals and gather there, anything not on the list is safer to buy conventional and your ndings. Take solid information and evidence to your saves you money. Or does it? Dig in and you will discover doctor, and if he or she is truly and caringly invested in your that the pesticides move within the conventional plant tissue. well being, your doctor will open up his or her schedule and So peeling off that produce skin is not keeping you from all look into what you nd. If they don’t, it is your decision to of the dreaded pesticides. There are thousands of pending reclaim your health by deciding how far you will go. Notice lawsuits from workers that spray these pesticides, claiming how I didn’t say, “Forget your doctor.” Bring your ndings the exposure they received caused their cancer.

I suggest a good place to start looking into the effects to them, pray and God will show you if it’s time to look for of cleaning products is The Human Experiment on Netix. second opinions.

Let’s talk research, which is what most traditional Then dig in more after watching the documentary.

It is time to go further and come to more informed medical professionals and scientists do not want you to do.

For every area of health you research, you will nd arguments decisions.

Study Proverbs 1 for motivation on success. King in favor of and opposing it. Vaccines for instance. Many are for and many are against. If you dig far enough on both sides, Solomon prayed for wisdom and was blessed with loads of no matter how many arguments you nd for vaccines, you success, including writing many of the Proverbs. will ultimately nd that there are admitted risks of adverse

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In one of the more surprising Super Bowl shaky 18-41 performance with no touchdowns and outcomes in recent memory, the Denver Broncos three turnovers derailed an offense that is depenand their dominant defense stied the Carolina dent upon their MVP quarterback performing at a Panthers in a 24-10 victory. much higher level.

We all knew the Broncos had a good deI've always been a big Peyton Manning fan, fense, particularly after watching them knock Tom but The Sheriff is getting more than his fair share Brady to the turf over 20 times in their victory over of credit for the Broncos' victory. I don't want to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championsay the Broncos won in spite of their quarterback, ship game. However, the Carolina Panthers and but he certainly wasn't a major reason why his

by ANDY THAYER MVP quarterback Cam Newton were supposed to SPORTS COLUMNIST team won. Manning went 13-23 for 141 yards, no present a different type of challenge. Carolina led touchdowns and two turnovers. Those are Christhe NFL in scoring this year, averaging a whopping tian Ponder numbers, not Joe Montana numbers.

31.3 points per game. Even more impressive was the predictable However, the Broncos' offense did enough to win – shout out to and unstoppable manner in which Carolina inexorably moved C.J. Anderson, whose 90 yards and fourth-quarter rushing touchthe ball all season – they averaged 143 rushing yards per game down iced the game for the Broncos – and Peyton Manning more and were 20-plus in turnover differential. They ran the ball down than deserves to be carried to a big victory for once after almost teams' throats, didn't turn the ball over and put up points at a single-handedly leading many of his Colts and Broncos teams prodigious pace. to victories in the past. If this truly was Peyton Manning's “last The Super Bowl, however, was a different story. rodeo,” he went out on top and has earned the right to drink all Denver's defense, led by edge pass rushers Von Miller the celebratory Budweisers he'd like. and DeMarcus Ware, disrupted the Carolina offense. A ton of The story of the game was Denver's ability to stymie credit should be given to Broncos' defensive coordinator Wade Cam Newton and the Panthers' running game. Once the Broncos Phillips, who ipped his team's defensive script in the Super got a lead and forced the Panthers to commit to their passing Bowl. As Bill Barnwell astutely pointed out in his Super Bowl game, Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware wrought havoc on the recap on espn.com, the Broncos beat the Patriots by sending Panthers' overmatched offensive line (R.I.P. right tackle Mike only three or four rushers after Tom Brady and constantly drop- Remmers) and the outcome became academic.

Congratulations to the Denver Broncos on winning ping linebackers into zone coverage. Against Cam Newton and the Panthers, Phillips turned up the heat, bringing ve or more their third Lombardi trophy. The Denver defense performed at a rushers on over half of Carolina's pass plays. Newton looked level that now puts them in the conversation with the '85 Bears, like he couldn't anticipate which Denver defenders were going to '00 Ravens and '90 Giants as one of the best championship debe rushing, and this unpredictable harrying gave Newton happy fenses in modern history. And Peyton Manning can nally relax feet, which caused him to sail more than his share of throws. The and enjoy his chicken parm. constant harassment clearly took Newton off his game, and his Dave Simpkins ............................................................... Publisher Bryan Zollman ............................................................... Publisher Mark Klaphake...................................................General Manager Jeff Weyer ..............................................................Sales Manager Joyce Frericks .................................................. Business Manager Pat Turner ........................ Production Manager/Graphic Designer Tara Pitschka ..................................................... Graphic Designer Amanda Thooft ............................ Graphic Designer/Page Layout Brian Dingmann ........................... Graphic Designer/Page Layout Laura Bromenshenkel .................. Graphic Designer/Page Layout Jenn Coyne .......................................................................... Writer Diane Leukam .............................. Special Sections Editor, Writer Natasha Barber .....................................................................Editor

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Layton A. Reberg

Funeral services were on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Layton A. Reberg, 87 of Sartell who passed away on Wed., Feb. 3, at Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. Burial was at St. Paul Cemetery in Sauk Centre.

Layton Aldon Reberg was born on December 22, 1928 in Sauk Rapids to John and Alma (Lesse) Reberg.

He served his country twice in the United States Army during the Korean War and was married to Margie Jager on Oct. 27, 1960, and she passed away on Nov. 9, 1986.

He married Sue Gruschka and they later divorced.

Layton was a Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service for over 31 years

Layton A. Reberg

and retired on July 1, 1985.

He was a lifetime member of the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 and a member of the Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 for 62 years. Layton enjoyed hunting for deer and pheasant, piloting airplanes, shing and being outdoors. He was very funny with a great

sense of humor and he will always be remembered as a kind, caring and honest man.

Survivors include his brother and sisters, Morris (Joan) Reberg of Sauk Rapids, Joyce Horton of Seattle, Wash. and Norma Reberg of Sauk Rapids; and many nephews, two nieces and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; rst wife Margie, brothers, Elroy, Lawrence, Milton, Merlin and Edwin Reberg; sister, Grace Gouldman; infant siblings, Robert and Marlene Reberg and nephews, Bruce and Steven Reberg.

Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online at: www.williamsdingmann. com

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Friends forever

Sauk Rapids 1953 classmates still connect

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Times were different back in 1953.

A gallon of gas cost 20 cents.

People rarely had televisions in their homes and kids were allowed to rule their neighborhoods without supervision. The Beatles had not yet become a boy band sensation nor had society witnessed the scandals of Watergate and Whitewater.

And Facebook, well Facebook wasn’t even beginning to be conceptualized.

But one thing that has remained constant over the last 63 years is the importance one Sauk Rapids graduating class has placed on its friendships.

“It’s not just our class, other classes have kept in touch as well,” Darlene Gronan said.

“But we have all kept in touch.

We just appreciate each other more and more because how can it be that we’re 80 years old and we are still enjoying different things.”

Like many graduating classes, the class of ’53 has kept up with its 10-year reunions, but what is special is all the smaller reunions put together in between. Gronan and her two friends Barb Star and Nancy Fowler get together once a year — even though they live states away in Arizona and California. Gronan and Barb have been friends since they were in second grade at Trinity Lutheran School, and when

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Darlene Gronan (left) and Pat Sauer page through Sauer’s 1953 yearbook. The women say their friendships with classmates have stayed strong throughout the years.

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Darlene Gronan (left), Nancy Fowler (center) and Barb Star were as good of friends in 1953 as they are today. the two entered public school at Hillside, Nancy was accepted as a friend as well.

“It was such a different time then. We made our fun walking to each other’s homes and then proceeding to go on a walk. You had to walk every place you went. We used to walk to St. Cloud to go to the movies or to the pool. That was

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Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mathias J. “Math” Mimbach, 93, of the Sauk Rapids/ St. Cloud area will be at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Math passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home-Memory Lane in Sauk Rapids.

Reverend LeRoy Scheierl will ofciate. Entombment will be at Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum, St. Cloud.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at church. Parish prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Math was born on Sept.

11, 1922, on the family farm in St. Martin to Theodore and Margaret (Kascht) Mimbach.

He was delivered by his mid-wife grandmother, Christine Mimbach. He attended the St. Martin grade school and then Paynesville High School, graduating in 1941. Math participated in all sports: basketball, football, and baseball. He was especially proud of the

grade,” said Pat Sauer, another class member.

The women can’t recall a time where bullying was a problem with their grade or the grades around them [at that time they had more than one grade in each classroom.] The most mischief caused usually revolved around being friends.

“I talked too much, so I always ended up in the coat room. I’d be at my desk and I’d be talking so much I’d have to go back there as punishment.

Then I’d poke my head around the corner and I’d have to go into another room. I thought it was funny, but I’m sure my mother did not,” Gronan said.

Sauer recalled Clara Czech getting scolded over wanting to play paper dolls.

“She always brought paper dolls to school and she’d crawl on the oor like an army soldier over to my desk. When the big feet of the teacher showed up and asked what she was doing she’d say, ‘I’m visiting Patti,’” Sauer said.

Gronan believes advice from her mother has kept her on the path of good friendships all her life.

“My mom always said to be nice to everyone and never say anything bad about anyone in a small town. She was so right — to this day I don’t like to say anything bad about anybody,” Gronan said. “We don’t

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a big thing for us, and we were safe wherever we went,” Gronan said.

The Paramount played lms at the time and the hike to the pool near St. Cloud Tech High School was over three miles.

“The few of us that had bikes went for bike rides, but I didn’t have a bike until ninth

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Kwik Trip #158 (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 1230 Hwy. 23 E., St. Cloud, MN 56304 (3) The name and registered street address of the entity conducting business under the above Assumed Name is: Kwik Trip, Inc., 1626 Oak St., PO Box 2107, La Crosse, WI, 54602-2107 (4) 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 elds, 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.

Donald P. Zeitlow, President 1/26/16

The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 19, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle and Warren Peschl present and Commissioner Jake Bauerly absent (excused). Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Popp/McMahon unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2016 as written; 2) approve Engagement Letter with the State Auditor for the audit of the 2015 nancial statements, and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) approve Master Subscriber Agreement with the State of MN Courts to allow county departments to access electronic court records, and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) accept and le Veteran Services Quarterly Report as presented; 5) approve 2015 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certication as written; and 6) approve Maintenance Agreement with Motorola and authorize the Chair to sign.

A public hearing on the County’s policy for accepting delinquent tax payments was opened at 9:05 AM. Phil Miller, County Attorney, explained that the proposed resolution would modify County policy regarding the acceptance of delinquent tax payments without penalties or interest by extending the due date for all property tax payments by one business day, starting with payable 2016 property taxes. Miller noted that this proposed change came about as a result of a few instances in which property tax payments were received after the deadline but, according to the taxpayers, the payments were mailed on the due date—it was discovered that mail delivered to local post ofces may not be postmarked that same day since all mail is now transported to Minneapolis for processing. Miller stated that this change should help alleviate the number of requests for abatement of penalties/ interest. With no one else speaking in support or in opposition, the public hearing was closed at 9:12 AM. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#4, extending the statutory deadline for payment of property tax by one business day, starting with payable 2016 property taxes, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve a contract between Benton County and Corporation Service Company (CSC), for electronic recording, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Joe Janish, Department of Development Director, explained that the City of St. Cloud has been working on updating their comprehensive plan and has asked for comments from the public in regards to the draft plan; at the direction of the Board, Janish has drafted a letter outlining a number of Benton County’s

Mathias J. Mimbach 1941 basketball team that won District 20. Math was a pitcher on the baseball team and also pitched for St. Martin, Roscoe and Farming. In later years, bowling and golf were added.

Hunting and music were lifelong hobbies for Math. He played trumpet with the Bobby Roberts Band, the Nocturnes, bands in Arizona and with the St. Cloud Municipal Band for over 60 years.

After starting his John Deere business in Elk River, he moved to Sauk Rapids and opened Mimbach Fleet Supply. This was the same time he met Katie Kolb at the Fairgrounds Ballroom and they married on Sept. 14, 1949, at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Together they raised two sons.

For 40 years Math and Katie enjoyed winters in Arizona (where they made many new criticize one another. We’re just happy to be together and we appreciate our friendships.”

Although only about 10 classmates stayed in the area after graduating, they all stayed in touch.

“When people moved away you accepted it. You were happy for them. Some of them you did lose track of, but that happens when you’re raising families. It’s not the same world now. We didn’t make a lot of phone calls because we couldn’t afford it, but we wrote letters. We didn’t have all this modern stuff,” Gronan said.

After the 10-year reunion in 1963, Gronan was diligent about keeping in touch with her classmates. She would stay informed on addresses and life events through family members who still resided in the area. Of the 59 (19 now deceased), most of them have been found, but Gronan still searches for one particular friend, Joyce Renner Meyer. The class now has a reunion every ve years, but often meets much more in between. Whenever friends from out of town come home to Sauk Rapids, which can be a couple times a year or more, the group calls each other and meets for lunch to stay in contact.

“Whenever we get back together, it’s like we’ve never been apart,” Gronan said.

“That’s how good our friendships are.”

friends), and summers at Grand Lake.

Math was a hard worker who lived life for the fullest. He was a member of St. Paul’s Church since 1956, where he was on the Parish Council, Finance and Maintenance Committees and served as acolyte for many years. Math also was a member of the St. Cloud Eagles Aerie #622, Moose Lodge #1400, Knights of Columbus Council #961 and the Musicians Union Local #536.

Math is survived by his wife of 66 years, Katie; sons, Mark (Debra) of Sartell; Mike (Nancy) of Hastings; grandchildren, Matthew (Deja) Mimbach, Mitchell Mimbach, Michael (Michelle) Mimbach, Jesse Mimbach, JoAnn Mimbach (Nick), Katie MantheMimbach (Michael) and Mary Mimbach; and 12 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alfred and Ralph; and sisters, Alma Mimbach and Marie Byrne.

A special thank you to Good Shepherd Lutheran Home and St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care. And a very special thank you to the St. Cloud Municipal Band.

Memorials are preferred.

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the intersection of State Highway 23 and County Road 8; 2) encouraging stronger language related to development and redevelopment opportunities in East St. Cloud; and 3) encouraging an expanded denition of “quality of life” to also include health. Buerkle inquired if action on the draft letter could be delayed until all Board members were present; Janish noted that the letter is “time sensitive”; however, the letter could be amended at a later date if desired. Buerkle questioned the intent of the paragraph in the letter which references “Northstar”, asking “why are we advocating it if we are not taking an active leadership role”? It was discussed that the intent of that language is to encourage redevelopment in east St. Cloud before Northstar arrives to address the market value disparities that currently exist between east St. Cloud and west St. Cloud (not advocating for Northstar). Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the letter to the City of St. Cloud regarding the City’s comprehensive plan, and authorize the Chair to sign. Janish announced that the City of St. Cloud will hold a hearing on the draft plan on Wednesday, January 20th, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:23 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:42 AM. Lee Katzmarek, Human Resources Director, explained that, every three years, local government employers are to run and submit a pay equity report; the report measures three areas based on the county’s distribution of gender over the job classes. Katzmarek pointed out that pay equity calculations using Benton County’s point and wage ranges identied Benton County’s Public Health Nursing Supervisor as an underpaid class; adjusting the hourly pay of the employee by $1.18 per hour will balance out this underpayment amount and allow Benton County to pass the 2015 pay equity report. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve a pay equity adjustment for the Public Health Supervisor in the amount of $1.18 per hour to be added to the pay rate, effective 12/31/2015. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to approve the submittal of Benton County’s 2015 Pay Equity Report, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county.

Peschl/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: January 20, DNR Buffer Mapping Webinar; March 10 & 11, AMC Legislative Conference.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to adjourn at 10:07 AM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator

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Rice Police Department Activity Monday, Jan. 25 11:34 a.m.: vehicle in ditch 1:20 p.m.: vehicle in ditch (one winter parking violation) Tuesday, Jan. 26 3:44 p.m.: assist person Thursday, Jan. 28 12:58 a.m.: assist other agency 1:49 a.m.: trafďƒžc stop 3:08 a.m.: trafďƒžc hazard 10:44 a.m.: permit to purchase gun 6:42 p.m.: medical/ambulance assist 10:53 p.m.: barking dog on 2nd St. (two winter parking viola-

February weather and phenology in review

was the middle of (total precipitation the 21st in 1922. My baromthe month. There is measured by the eter only measures to 31.00 were 10 days becalendar year) So far inHg. low zero (F) with this snow season we the coldest day on have received a total Phenology the 11th when it of 15.4 inches, about Little Rock Creek remained dropped to 15 de10 inches less than open for much of the month grees below zero last year. We ended and was open the last two (F). The last day of the month with 2.9 days of January. It wasn’t until the month brought inches of snow on the 16th that the ďƒžrst full size

By Jim Hovda the ground. A triďƒ&#x;e car was observed going out us our warmest Rice temperature of 41 compared to the East to a ďƒžsh house on Little Rock Lake. That usually happens in degrees. Yes, that Coast.

December. was on the plus side. When Jan. 2: Fire call on West I compared the average tem- Local weather records for For birds, there have Lake Road for a garage ďƒžre peratures this year to last year, January been our usual four species they were nearly identical. In Yes, we’re getting used to of woodpeckers Downey, Jan. 21: Medical call on Fer- 2015, the low was 8.9 degrees wimpy weather considering Hairy, Red-bellied and Pilery Point Place NW while the high was 24.87 de- that the record cold was -50 ated. There were lots of Blue grees. This year, the low was degrees below zero (F) in Jays, Juncos, Chickadees and Jan. 24: Medical call at 8.42 degrees while the high 1885 while it made it to 56 in Goldďƒžnches. Others include Rockwood Estates was 23.87 degrees. It sure was 1981. Yes, 106 degrees differ- Mourning doves, a couple a surprise to me. ence all in a 30-day window. Northern Cardinals, two Bald On the precipitation side For snow, we had 29.9 inches Eagles out on the ice and a of our weather, only six days in 1975 and a one-day accu- couple of crows. The heated (six trafďƒžc stops, two cita- brought measurable precipi- mulation of 12.9 inches on bird bath gets a lot of activity. tions, two written warnings tation of either rain or snow. Jan. 4 in 1997. I think that No ďƒ&#x;ying squirrels at night and two verbal warnings is- The most snow of 2.5 inches was the year the Viking dome but two bunnies make it to the sued; four winter parking that melted down to .29 inches collapsed. In Collegeville (I’ll cracked corn.

What will February of liquid occurred on the 26th. call that local) the highest baviolations) The calendar year for precipi- rometer reading of 31.11 inHg bring? tation stands at .64 of an inch (1053.5mb) was recorded on Saturday, Jan. 30 12:20 a.m.: domestic dispute on the 1300 block of 2nd Ave. N SAUK RAPIDS – Fire- located at 250 Summit Av- class meeting.

3:44 a.m.: domestic dispute arm safety classes are offered enue North, Sauk Rapids. The Spring classes will begin on the 200 block of 5th Ave. on March 3 and run through this spring, during the month cost is $12.50 for the class ($5 N March 31.

Classes will be of March at the Sauk Rapids is collected at pre-registration 3:49 a.m.: theft from auto on held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Government Center. and a $7.50 Department of the 1000 block of 6th Ave. N Tuesday and Thursday evePre-registration will be Natural Resources course fee 4:04 a.m.: suspicious activnings in the community room on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 7 is payable online upon comity on the 200 block of N at the Sauk Rapids Governp.m. to 8 p.m.

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4:15 a.m.: domestic dispute will be limited to the ďƒžrst ments.)

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6:02 p.m.: detox for attaining high grade point St. Thomas, founded in 1885, is 6:52 p.m.: suspicious activ- do Ulgasan, St Cloud, Minn. averages during the fall semes- a Catholic, independent, liberal ity on the 1300 block of 15th UW-Green Bay announces ter of the 2015-2016 academic arts university. With a coeducaSt. NE academic honors tional student body numbering year.

7:10 p.m.: harassing or GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Uni- Full-time undergraduates who more than 10,000, it is Minnethreatening phone calls on versity of Wisconsin-Green earned grade points of 3.90 to sota’s largest independent colthe 300 block of Division St. Bay has made public the names 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are lege or university. More than 8:13 p.m.: trafďƒžc accident on of students receiving academic given the highest honors des- 2,000 of the university’s under2nd Ave. N honors for the fall 2015 semes- ignation. High honor citations graduates were named to the 11:04 p.m.: suspicious activ- ter. Students who earn a 4.0 go to those with grade point fall semester dean’s list. ity on the 100 block of River grade point average receive averages from 3.75 to 3.89 and The two students include Molly Ave. S highest honors. Those earning honor recognition is accorded Peichel and Joshua Thyen. (one trafďƒžc stop, verbal 3.99 to 3.75 receive high hon- to those with grade point averwarning issued; one winter ors and students earning 3.74 to ages from 3.50 to 3.74.

Area student named to Uniparking violation) 3.50 receive honors. All were Jacqlyn Braun from Sauk Rap- versity of Illinois Chicago full-time students in the fall ids, Minn., received the highest dean’s list term, earning 12 or more cred- honors Sunday, Jan. 31 CHICAGO, ILL. – Sauk 12:15 a.m.: assist other agen- its of graded coursework.

Tanner Nordlund from Rice, Area students named to Uni- Rapids 2014 graduate Hailey cy 1:08 a.m.: suspicious activ- Minn., received semester hon- versity of St. Thomas dean’s Stiegel has been named to the University of Illinois Chicago’s list ity on the 900 block of Ben- ors.

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Thursday, Jan. 28 12:03 a.m.: ďƒžres 12:20 a.m.: theft from auto on the 300 block of 7th St. S 8:29 a.m.: medical/ambulance assist 10:03 a.m.: harassment on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd. NE 11:20 a.m.: civil problem on the 1300 block of 13th St. Cir. 1:07 p.m.: civil problem on the 700 block of 8th St. N 1:15 p.m.: civil problem on the 2100 block of Mayhew Lake Rd. NE 4:34 p.m.: medical/ambulance assist 4:52 p.m.: medical/ambulance assist 6 p.m.: found property 7:12 p.m.: domestic dispute on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave. N 8:20 p.m.: harassment restraining order violation on the 1300 block of 13th St. Cir. 8:24 p.m.: civil problem on the 700 block of 11th St. N 8:47 p.m.: assault on 3rd Ave. S 9:26 p.m.: assist public 10:11 p.m.: assist other agency 10:34 p.m.: trafďƒžc accident on the 1000 block of 2nd Ave. N 11:20 p.m.: welfare check on the 1300 block of 13th St. Cir. (one trafďƒžc stop, written warning issued)

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DECA representative Jackie Schiller announced that DECA broke a new record, reporting 215,000 members nationally, and spoke about the theme to this year’s event, “Be Epic.” Schiller talked about the challenges students

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA members competed alongside more than 450 students from District 5 during a conference competition Feb. 3 at Crossroads Center mall. The day-long event began at 9 a.m. as students began participating in over 35 events, which included role playing, employment interviews and more. During their breaks in competition, students were able to network and enjoy themselves in the mall’s food court.

Fifty of the 90 chapter members advanced to the state competition and were rewarded alongside other schools’ students at an award ceremony held at 4 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Sauk Rapids High School.

Many members received medals and those placing within the top three in each PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER event category also received a Sauk Rapids junior Rory Rivas took  rst in the Quick Serve Restaurant Role Play event. Here Richard Carriveau (left) and Matt Johnson discuss their strattrophy. egies and solutions during a partnered marketing role play he accepts his trophy next to president Sophie Bitz (left) who took third. event.

Bailey Olson does Taylor Daniels hair while waiting in the food court for their next competition during the 2016 District 5 DECA Conference.

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For a Midwest farmer planting hay in a dry desert may not make sense but with lots of irrigation the desert produces some of the biggest hay crops in the country. With the long growing season, farmers can get three to four times as much hay by growing in the parched land.

According to Saudi Arabian news reports, the government has said they will end the growing of “green fodder” in the next three years forcing companies to import all of their hay.

Ofcials with one of the Saudi companies said they will continue to buy land in the two states to make sure they have the best hay for their dairy farmers while conserving their own countries water supplies. Keith Mureld, CEO of United Dairymen of Arizona, says, "They have decided that it's better to bring feed in rather than to empty their water reserves."

Some farmers have said they wouldn’t mind it so much if they were able to buy the hay for their cows but shipping the hay back to the Middle East amounts to exporting our water in the form of alfalfa.

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Living the corduroy legacy FFA is a Molitor family tradition

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER SAUK RAPIDS – Just a mile away from the Sauk RapidsRice High School lies a 220-acre farm owned by Ken and Kris Molitor. Packed away in their upstairs’ attic is a national blue corduroy jacket Ken wore during his high school days before graduating in 1987. His eldest daughter, Brittney, has a similar coat hanging in the entryway closet with “alumni” embroidered on the chest. Further into the Molitors’ home are two more ridged-velvet jackets belonging to daughters, Gabi and Victoria.

Although these jackets were worn in different eras, they all don the same gold emblem for ofcial dress of the organization they represent – the National FFA Organization. FFA and agriculture has been a longstanding tradition for the Sauk Rapids based Molitor family.

The National FFA Organization, whose letters stand for Future Farmers of America, was created in 1928. The ag-centered chapters which span all 50 states are not just for students who dream of becoming production farmers. They welcome students of all aspirations including those who wish to become teachers, scientists, physicians, business owners and more. The gold emblem—a cross section of an ear of corn—represents unity as the crop is grown in all 50 states.

“Agriculture touches every aspect of everyone’s life. Going through FFA you learn a lot more than what you would on a farm. It isn’t just about taking care of the cows and growing the crop,” Ken said.

In the Molitor family, Ken along with his seven brothers, two of his three sisters, and most cousins were FFA chapter members. Ken’s parents may have not been involved in the FFA program, but they learned ag business through life experiences, leaving school after six and eight years to help with their families’

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“Farming has been in our bloodline as long as I know. My great-grandparents were farmers, my grandparents were farmers and my parents were farmers,” Ken said.

Ken kept the family’s legacy alive when he began dairy farming on his own three years after high-school. He had been involved in the SRR FFA program all four years of high school and participated in dairy judging, cow clipping and crop/ weed identication. He also obtained his State Farmer’s Degree from competing in a Supervised Occupational Educational Program (now called Supervised Agricultural Experience) on his dairy herd. The SOEP required Ken to record almost everything about his dairy herd — when a cow was fresh, how much milk was produced, and all aspects of feeding, bedding and housing.

“I got my degree and placed seventh in the state. But they only take the top six to compete in nationals,” Ken said.

With Ken’s strong background in FFA and agriculture, it is no wonder all three of his daughters have grown up loving the farm.

“They’ve been active in farming ever since they could walk,” Ken said. “They always had chores, even if it wasn’t much. They started driving the tractors around the yard as soon as they could touch the foot petals just about. The kids were always with me. Years ago, there was enough room in a skid-loader for them to sit alongside. We have pictures of Gabi still sleeping inside when I’m nished working. She’s always been my helper.”

Much-like chores, Gabi began participating in FFA earlier than most. When Gabi was in sixth grade, Brittney (older by three years) began bringing Gabi along to chapter meetings.

Gabi also helped with the infamous FFA fruit sales.

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Eighteen-year old Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Gabi Molitor stands in her home with awards she received from FFA.

Ken Molitor and his daughter Gabi stand near the family’s beef cows. The two, along with numerous family members, have participated in the SRR FFA chapter. then. I knew right away I was Fleet Supply) and placed secgoing to be in FFA — guaran- ond in regions. She is awaiting teed,” Gabi said. “My whole her upcoming state competition family was in it and I liked the and possible State Degree. Gabi idea of being a part of something also plans to pursue a degree in and meeting new people.” agriculture after graduating this Since becoming an ofcial spring, resembling her sister member, Gabi has involved her- Brittney as well. self in more FFA activities than The Molitors believe that just farming. Although she has although FFA involves so much competed in dairy judging, she more than farming, the chapters has also been involved in career still support the agricultural and development events in ori- farming communities — someculture, nursery/ landscape and thing the Molitors have been wildlife. Gabi has recently re- members of for years. Muchceived a Prociency Award after like the trusty corduroy FFA participating in a Supervised Ag- jacket in the attic, some things ricultural Experience (recording needn’t change. data from her job at Mimbauch

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FOLEY – Despite a drop in dairy exports over the last year and a half, which has translated to lower farm milk prices, the domestic dairy sales have been on the rise.

“Overall consumption is growing,” said Barb Luehmann, Midwest Dairy Association’s industry relation’s manager.

“We’re in a good position.

People still like and want dairy products.”

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how their checkoff dollars or more,” Skiba said. “We’re getting a bang for – 15 cents per our buck.” hundredweight of T h o s e milk – have played partnerships, a role in the increase especially those of the domestic with Dominos sales during the and Pizza Hut, MDA’s annual dairy have boosted checkoff meeting on domestic cheese Feb. 3, at Henry’s consumption by Banquet Center in 3 percent.

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As California and Arizona farmers struggle with a longterm drought and the lack of water for irrigation, they now nd someone else has been buying farms and using what little water they have.

Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf countries are buying up some of the best farmland in the drought ravaged areas of the Southwest, primarily in California and Arizona.

It’s the reason they are doing it that has farmers riled up.

Saudi Arabia is using U.S. land and water to grow hay and then ship it home to feed their own dairy cows. The Saudi Arabian companies say they are buying California and Arizona land because they don’t want to use up the water in their own country, which is nearly out of water after decades of farmers pumping groundwater for irrigation.

Price is not an issue, they pay whatever it takes to get the land. One of the companies bought 1,790 acres in the town of Blyth, California which is located along the Colorado River for $31.8 million dollars.

The Saudis have been very strategic in their purchases, buying land in the Arizona desert where there are few regulations regarding groundwater use, allowing them to pump as much water as they want for as long as they want. It takes a lot of water to grow alfalfa in the desert and they are doing it in an area of the state where the groundwater table has dropped more than 50 feet in the last six years.

About 90 miles west of Phoenix, there is a huge Saudi Arabian hay farm (Almarai) covering 15 square miles.

food scientists working on site to assist in menu development.

“Food scientists are working with senior management to develop new products that contain dairy and are healthy as well,” Skiba said.

McDonald’s has been a leader in increasing its dairy use by adding mozzarella sticks to their menu and switching to all day breakfast recently.

But the newest adaptation is using real butter across the menu, which is expected to use 600 million more pounds of milk each year.

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Besides adding more

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Sauk Rapids-Rice High School receives CASE Grant AgStar, DuPont Pioneer donate $2,600 to support agriculture education MANKATO, Minn.

– Sauk Rapids Rice High School is pleased to announce AgStar Financial Services and DuPont Pioneer donated $2,600 toward the cost of tuition for SRRHS agriculture education teacher, Lisa Busack, to attend a Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education certication course this summer.

The grant is one of 13 AgStar and Pioneer jointly donated in Minnesota and Wisconsin to support educators wanting to become CASE-certied teachers by attending CASE institutes.

In total, the collaboration between the two companies donated $33,800 in nancial assistance towards this important effort.

“Ensuring that we have enough safe, affordable food for all will require that more students understand agriculture and become leaders in food production,” said Michelle Book, director of Community and Academic Relations for DuPont Pioneer.

“We know that we cannot do this alone and are working with others in agriculture and education to give teachers the best resources to encourage youth to understand agriculture and consider careers in the industry.”

This grant is part of the DuPont Pioneer sponsorship of the National Association of Agricultural Educators CASE grant program. CASE offers grants of $2,500 to $5,000 to help train teachers, and supply equipment and resources to prepare students for careers in agriculture and food. The goal is to support elimination of three cost barrier areas that have limited implementation of the program in their schools: teacher training; equipment and materials; and

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“AgStar believes in providing our youth with the best possible educational experience and this program will allow high school agricultural education teachers to do just that,” said John Monson, senior vice president of AgStar and Chair of the AgStar Fund Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to be able to collaborate with DuPont Pioneer to bring this program to our rural communities.”

“We are thrilled that Ms. Busack is continuing her education and preparation for instruction and that our students will benet from the CASE Institute” said Erich Martens, SRRHS Principal.

“The support that our District has received from DuPont and AgStar will be critical for us to grow our program and provide a top notch agricultural experience for all students.”

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Why did you decide to join FFA? I decided to join FFA because I have a passion for agriculture and enjoy being around others that have the same interests.

Do you live on a farm? If so, what kind? I used to live on a Dairy Farm (my grandparents’) for about 4-5 years of my life.

But still continue to help when I have the chance.

Why did you decide to join FFA? It looked fun and I would be the third or fourth generation to be in FFA in my family

What is your role, what are your duties as Reporter?

My duties include preparing and sending news releases and planning displays for school.

Do you live on a farm? If so, Do you live on a farm? If what kind? No, I do not live on so, what kind?Yes, up until 2 a farm. years ago it was a dairy farm, now just beef cows.

Why did you decide to join FFA? A lot of my friends from Why did you decide to join 4-H were members FFA? I joined FFA because I knew What is your role, what are that I wanted to go into an Ag your duties as Historian? job when I grew up, so I wanted As Historian I keep track of to be apart of a group that Historical events for our FFA was focused on the future of chapter and assist the other agriculture. ofcers.

What is your role, what are What teams do you your duties as Vice President? participate on? Currently I My duties are to assist the am not on the team, but plan president in and out of on being a delegate at the state meetings. I also help run some convention. of the activities that we do.

What is your role, what are your duties as Sentinel?

My duties are to welcome everyone who comes through the doors and to care for the room and the paraphernalia in What teams do you participate the meeting room and to assist on? I have participated on the the president in maintaining Nursery Landscaping team, order.

What FFA activity do you Dairy Evaluation, and Ag Sales. nd most rewarding? Why? What teams do you I love doing PALS barnyard and What FFA activity do you participate on? I participate seeing the elementary school nd most rewarding? Why? on the Small Animals team and kids faces’ light up when seeing I nd that PALS is the most we have advanced to State in the animals. rewarding because I enjoy April. showing younger kids the Tell me about a time when importance of agriculture. you inuenced another FFA What FFA activity do you member or someone in the ag nd most rewarding? Why? I community. nd doing a CDE ( Like Small I convinced my younger Animals) to be rewarding sister, Jenna Bukowski to join because you learn how to study FFA and she has been very as a group and to compete as a successful individually and on group and I think it gives you her team. condence competing against other people on the knowledge of the subject.

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Tell me about a time when you inuenced another FFA member or someone in the ag community. I have inuenced some of this year’s new freshman FFA members to join a CDE and also inuenced one of my friends to go out of her comfort zone and try new things. She is now on the small animals team with me. I think there’s always a chance to inuence someone new.

What do you nd most pleasurable or most challenging (circle) about agriculture?

The thing I nd most pleasurable about agriculture is the amount of expanding with the subject you can go.

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Why did you decide to join FFA? A lot of my friends from 4-H were members What is your role, what are your duties as President? I lead the meetings, and look over many decisions before they are made. As a veteran member, I am available to all members with any concerns or questions they might have.

What teams do you participate on? I have participated on the oriculture and nursery landscape teams.

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What teams do you participate on?

In the past I have participated on the oriculture, nursery landscape and dairy evaluation teams. This year I am going to be competing on the sh and What FFA activity do you nd most rewarding? Why? wildlife team.

I nd PALS (Partners in What FFA activity do you nd Active Learning Support) most rewarding because we go to the most rewarding? Why? The FFA activity most local elementary schools and rewarding to me would be teach them little lessons about PALS (Partners in Active agriculture. We try to teach Learning Support,) because I them things we think aren’t enjoy getting to connect with something they have learned the younger children. Getting before, so that we are able to to teach them about agriculture spark their interest. The best and having the opportunity to part to me, is when we walk inuence someone is a very into a classroom, and they remember our names and tell rewarding thing. us all the things we have taught them. It makes me feel like we really make an impact.

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Storm’N Sabres escape with overtime win

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Individual High Single Game: Mike Alexander278 Individual High 3-game Total: Kevin Kruse- 714 Team High Single Game: The Blue Line- 1292 Team High 3-game Total: Greenkeepers- 3649

Amanda Flemming res a shot on goal in the Storm’N Sabres’ 2-1 overtime win on Saturday in Sartell. The Storm’N Sabres red 40 shots on goal in the game.

Looking on is No. 20 Emma Hill.

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER

The Sartell-Sauk Rapids girls’ hockey team got quite a scare in the opening round of playoff action Saturday.

Taking on No. 7 seed North Wright County, it took an overtime goal by freshman Brooke Walters to lift the Storm’N Sabres into the semi-nals by escaping with a 2-1 win.

Walters, who has 35 points in her rst varsity season, planted herself in front of the net and tipped a shot from Megan Mohr into the bottom corner to give the Storm’N Sabres the win.

“It was relieving” said Walters when asked how she felt after scoring the big goal.

Her tip was the 40th shot on goal of the game, but only the second to get past Wright County goaltender Sidney

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The Storm wrestlers added another loss on Feb. 4 against Milaca. Milaca won 49-23.

At the 106-pound weight class, Jared Spohn won by fall over Garrett Hall. At the 113-pound weight class, Brady Vait lost by decision to John Hall with a score of 6-1. At the 120-pound weight class, Jacob Ackerman won over Zach Salgren with a score of 13-0. Zac Spohn won by decision over Moses Danilyuk with a score of 6-4 in the 126-pound weight class.

Hunter Rajkowski won over Logan Majerus with a score of 10-0 in the 132-pound weight class. At the 138-pound weight class, David Nelson lost by technical fall to Kyle Starr. At the 145-pound weight class, Marcus Santillana lost by technical fall to Reece Sandberg. At the 182-pound weight class, Andrew Syvertson won by fall over Hunter Guzy. At the 220-pound weight class, Ben Konz lost by fall to Alex Chidester. The Storm forfeited in the 152-, 160-, 170-, 195and 285-pound weight classes.

by BRYAN ZOLLMANN STAFF WRITER Cameron Bauer scored a hat trick, and Brandon Mixell had a goal and three assists as the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys’ hockey team crushed Willmar last Thursday 7-1. Daniel Sertich also added three assists in the win.

It was the Storm’s fth win of the season (5-19).

Bauer got the Storm on board three minutes into the contest with an assist from Sertich. That got the puck rolling for the Storm. Brandon Mixell scored his ninth goal of the season just 37 seconds later on an unassisted effort and then Bauer scored his second of the game with Sertich again assisting.

Calvin Barthel notched his ninth goal of the year at the 12-minute mark for a 4-0 lead in the rst period. Mixell and Bauer assisted.

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Willmar 0 1 0 – 1 1st Period -- Scoring: S RPDS Bauer Goal (even strength) (Sertich) 2:59; S RPDS - Mixell Goal (even strength) 3:36; S RPDS Bauer Goal (even strength) (Sertich) 10:10; S RPDS - Barthel Goal (even strength) (Bauer, Mixell) 12:00. Penalties: Anderson, S RPDS (Tripping, Minor, 2 min) 4:30. Goalie Changes: None.

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Penalties: Anderson, S RPDS (Hooking, Minor, 2 min) 6:41; Kobienia, WLLMAR (Interference, Minor, 2 min) 8:04; Slagter, WLLMAR (Hooking, Minor, 2 min) 14:15. Goalie Changes: None.

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second period with a goal 59 seconds in, the Storm bounced back when Morgan Barber scored at the 12:20 mark with Koby Thelen and Mixell assisting.

Bauer added his third goal of the game late in the third period with Mixell notching his third assist of the night, and Austin Anderson added an insurance goal with Sertich assisting to close out the victory.

Despite the lopsided score, shots were even at 2626. Lukas Marling made 25 saves to earn the win.

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4:01 mark. Walters said she felt the team played well, but just ran into a hot goalie.

“We came out pretty condent,” she said. “I thought we played a really good game.”

But she said they will have to play better when they hosted River Lakes on Tuesday.

“They have a really good defense and a good goalie,” she said.

River Lakes defeated No. 3 seeded St. Cloud to advance. The Storm’N Sabres have won twice against the Stars this season, both games ending 1-0.

Top-seeded Roseau took on No. 4 seed Buffalo on Tuesday. The section nals are scheduled for Friday at a neutral site.

North Wright County 0 1 0 0 – 1 Sartell/Sauk Rapids 0 0 1 1 – 2

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Junior forward Ahna Richardson battles along the boards in Saturday’s 2-1 win over North Wright County. The win advanced the Storm’N Sabres to Tuesday’s semi-nals where they took on River Lakes.

1st Period -- Scoring: None.

Penalties: None. Goalie Changes: None.

2nd Period -- Scoring: NWRCTY - Achterkirch Goal (even strength) 2:16. Penalties: Achterkirch, NWRCTY (Cross-Checking, Minor, 2 min) 8:23; Achterkirch, NWRCTY (Body Checking, Minor, 2 min) 11:46; Walters, SSR (Body Checking, Minor, 2 min)

12:50. Goalie Changes: None.

3rd Period -- Scoring: SSR Cook Goal (power play) (Ferns, Flemming) 4:22.

Penalties: Williams, NWRCTY (Tripping, Minor, 2 min) 2:37. Goalie Changes: None.

OT1 Period -- Scoring: SSR Walters Goal (even strength) (Mohr, Ferns) 4:01. Penalties: None. Goalie Changes: None.

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“She was really good,” Walters said. “She is one of the better tenders we have seen all year.”

Meanwhile, Storm’N Sabre goalie Clare Minnerath held her own. Now a top ve nalist for the senior goalie of the year award, she stopped 15 of 16 shots to earn the win.

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Bria Ferns and Amanda Flemming each assisted on the goal.

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day at home against Fergus Falls as they gear up for section playoffs.

1st Period -- Scoring: PRNCTN - McAlpine Goal (even strength) (Voce, S. Carlson) 0:49; Princeton 231–6 Sauk rapids-Rice 0 0 2 – 2 PRNCTN - Voce Goal (even strength) (McAlpine) 16:43. Penalties: Schroeder, PRNCTN (Tripping, Minor, 2 min) 0:52; Sertich, S RPDS (Tripping, Minor, 2 min) 7:07; Peterson, PRNCTN (Interference, Minor, 2 min) 7:42; Schroeder, PRNCTN (Hooking, Minor, 2 min) 8:52. Goalie PHOTO WE GOT GAME PHOTOGRAPHY Changes: None.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Boys’ Hockey team celebrated their 2nd Period -- Scoring: PRNCTN seniors Dean Marlin, Brandon Mixell, Calvin Barthel, Austin Voce Goal (even strength) (McAlAnderson and Jake Hommerding at the Feb. 4 game against pine, S. Carlson) 0:21; PRNCTN Willmar. The seniors have one game left to play before being - S. Carlson Goal (power play) (McAlpine, Abrahamson) 13:23; done with their SRRHS hockey careers.

PRNCTN - S. Carlson Goal (even 3rd Period -- Scoring: S RPDS - riod, three times in the second strength) (McAlpine) 15:48.

Penalties: Schroeder, PRNCTN Bauer Goal (even strength) (Mix- and once in the third. ell) 14:35; S RPDS - Anderson The Storm didn’t score (Roughing, Minor, 2 min) 3:35; Goal (even strength) (Sertich) until they were down 6-2. Swanson, PRNCTN (CrossChecking, Minor, 2 min) 11:07; 14:56. Penalties: Carruthers, That’s when Barthel scored Barber, S RPDS (Elbowing, MiWLLMAR (Tripping, Minor, 2 his team-leading tenth goal nor, 2 min) 12:22. Goalie Changmin) 3:28; Mortenson, S RPDS (Tripping, Minor, 2 min) 11:26. with Koby Thelen and Mixell es: None. assisting. Anderson added his 3rd Period -- Scoring: PRNCTN Goalie Changes: None. second goal in as many games - S. Carlson Goal (even strength) 6:11; S RPDS - Barthel Goal for the 6-2 decit.

Princeton 6 Princeton red 39 shots at (even strength) (Thelen, Mixell) Sauk Rapids-Rice 2 On Monday night Sauk Marlin, who made 33 saves. 11:37; S RPDS - Anderson Goal (even strength) 12:13. Penalties: Rapids-Rice hosted Princ- Sauk Rapids-Rice had 22 Moliga, S RPDS (Interference, shots on goal. eton and came up on the short Minor, 2 min) 4:04; Thelen, S The Storm will close out RPDS (Hooking, Minor, 2 min) end of a 6-2 score. Princeton scored twice in the rst pe- their regular season on Thurs- 15:15. Goalie Changes: None.

Swimmers storm over Spartans

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The swim and dive team traveled to Rocori on Feb. 4 to take on the Spartans. The Storm brought home a win with a score of 110-80.

“The kids did great for their last match. They’re ready to swim conference and I have condence in the team,” said Coach Tom Swanson.

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Storm girls win fourth straight

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls’ basketball team won its fourth game in a row Saturday with a 63-55 win over Pierz.

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Four players nished in double digits as the Storm built an impressive 38-22 halftime lead. Bailey Becker scored back-to-back baskets early on to put the Storm in front 13-4. The Storm defense put on a full court press that caused trouble for the Pioneers for much of the rst half.

Andi Skillingstad scored six of the team’s nal eight points of the rst half as they headed into the locker room with a nice cushion.

They increased the lead early in the second half when Brooklyn Harren drained a three-pointer for a 47-24 lead.

But after leading 51-28, the Pioneers went on an 11-0 run to make it 51-39 with 6:24 to play.

The Storm lost Becker with 5:41 to play after she fouled out, but they were able to hang on for the win. Harren notched four points down the

stretch and Staci Meyer hit a big shot to help secure the victory.

Bailey Roscoe led the Storm with 15 points. Becker nished with 13, Skillingstad 12 and Harren 10. Becker and Angela Konz each grabbed six rebounds and Meyer and Becker dished out ve assists.

The Storm improved their record to 11-7 overall. They are 5-4 in the Central Lakes Conference. According to QRF rankings they are rated fourth in Section 8AAA behind Detroit Lakes (13-7). Thief River Falls (16-2) is ranked No. 2 and Alexandria (15-4) is ranked on top. The No. 5 rated team is Fergus Falls (9-11).

The Storm will try and stay on the winning track this week when they travel to Cold Spring Tuesday to take on Rocori, travel to St. Cloud Apollo Thursday and then host Willmar Friday. On Tuesday, Feb. 16 they will host Fergus Falls in an important section match up.

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Brooklyn Harren (24) and Bailey Becker try to deny passing lanes for a Pierz player during their game Feb. 6 in Sauk Rapids. Sauk Rapids-Rice won the game 63-55.

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Spartans edge Storm, 76-70

by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

What advice do you have for the younger skaters in our community? Keep working hard, never give up. If you work at it, you can do anything. Trust me.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team had three players score in double gures but they lost a close game to Rocori 76-70 Feb. 4 in Sauk Rapids.

Senior Kobe Boraas, junior Tyler Kranz and sophomore Camden Jackson each combined for 58 of the team’s points in the Central Lakes Conference loss.

The loss was the second of the year to the Spartans. But this game was much different than the rst meeting when the Storm lost to the Spartans 6942.

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Mros, and Esselman sent their pucks in the back of the net unassisted. Zwiener found a hole during the third with help from Cole and forward Tommy Hall before Minnesota scored an easy wrap-around on Granite City goalie Mac Berglove, who had come out of the net to play the puck. With Minnesota’s decit ever-increasing, penalties lled the third before forward Braden Altena sealed the game with a point. Defenseman Spencer Nelson and

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“We need to start playing our best basketball so we are ready to go come playoff time.

We are in a very competitive section that we could win if we play well for three games.

The keys for us are coming together and playing with urgency. We need to seize the opportunity,” Spiczka said.

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Granite City quickly took the lead over Minnesota during the rst period with two goals by forwards Will Mix and Tanner Skaja. Mix was assisted by forward Spencer Zwiener and Skaja by defenseman Casey Esselman. After Minnesota scored at the top of the second, the Lumberjacks capitalized and ended the period 5-1. Forward Lucas Carroll scored with help from defenseman Zack Cole and Tyler

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“Rocori plays together as well as anyone. They don't care who scores and they all do the little things ... hustle, rebound, defend, etc. We are capable of playing with anyone if we play together and play with energy,” Spiczka said.

SR-R, 12-9 overall and 6-7 in the conference, will nish their regular season schedule with a hectic schedule – ve games in 11 days.

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“We were able to make some things happen with our pressure, but just not enough of them to win. We did a better job of executing than we did the rst go around as well,” said Sauk Rapids-Rice Head Coach Rich Spiczka.

Boraas scored 14 rst half points, Kranz added nine and sophomore center Cody Landwehr had eight. The Storm trailed by just four points, 3632 at halftime.

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Parents: Crista Mrozek and Kirk Boraas When did you start playing basketball? I have been playing basketball forever, but started playing competitively in fourth grade.

What does it mean to you to be the points leader in Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball history? It is denitely one of the biggest accomplishments I have ever had in basketball.

It's crazy knowing nobody has ever put up as many points in a Sauk Rapids uniform than I have. It means a lot knowing all the great athletes who have come through Sauk Rapids before me.

When the game nished Monday night, who did you want to celebrate your accomplishment with?

Why? I wanted to celebrate with my family because they have always pushed me to be the best player I can be and have supported me at all my games.

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What’s the most memorable game you’ve ever been a part of? Tell us about it. Monday night’s game versus Apollo because of the intensity of the game. I will never forget the moment I hit the shot to break the scoring record.

Even though we lost it was one of the craziest games I have ever been a part of in my high school career. We were down by ve with one minute left in the rst overtime and I hit a tough three to go into the second overtime. The game could have gone either way, but a kid on their team hit a nice shot to win the game.

Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Kobe Boraas is now the school’s all-time leading scorer for boys basketball. He was presented with a plaque before the Storm’s home game against Rocori Feb. 4. He has 1,477 career points, the previous record, 1,428, was held by Sauk Rapids-Rice Assistant Basketball Coach Jeff Hille.

Below is more information about Boraas and his illustrious basketball career.

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What or who do you credit your scoring prowess to? I have always been able to score the basketball, but I really became an elite offensive player when my Comets AAU coaches Steve De Los Reyes and Chris Lewis helped me

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Who’s your mentor? Why? My AAU coach Steve De Los Reyes because he has taught me so much about the game of basketball and has helped me get to where I am today.

Do you have any pre game rituals? What are they? I listen to music with the team and goof around before the games.

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