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Saving lives one pint at a time Schenk dedicates his life to giving blood by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

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Over 1,000 people attended the Sauk Rapids-Rice district’s family night in conjunction with the One District, One Book. The night included literacy-related activities, a live penguin and more.

Sauk Rapids-Rice wins award for fifth consecutive year by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER SAUK RAPIDS — Kim Eisenschenk, Sauk RapidsRice Business Manager, staff and the Board of Education were awarded the Minnesota School Finance Award for the Àfth consecutive year. The recognition is awarded annually by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Division of School Finance, to recognize schools for their successful Àscal management and for meeting statutory deadlines for submission of audited Àscal Ànancial data and reporting criteria. In other school board news: • Approved the use of canines, on behalf of the school district, to search through facilities for drugs and other potential chemicals of concern, with a focus on safety and security for all students and staff. The district has received many

comments on why Sauk Rapids-Rice hasn’t done this when neighboring districts have. The board was insistent that this would be for an overall concern of well-being for the district and not triggered by any speciÀc instances, and that they hope this will deter people from bringing drugs and other things on school property. The One District, One Book – Mr. Popper’s Penguins – continues to be discussed around the community. On Friday night, over 1,000 people gathered in the high school’s commons area for the district’s family night, which included literacy-related activities, face painting, arts and crafts, pizza and a live penguin. On March 18, the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Stars of the Storm fundraiser and talent show highlighting students. The public is welcome to attend.

Heritage Parade planned for Rice by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — A parade highlighting residents’ Irish and other cultural heritages will celebrate its second year in the city of Rice on March 19. A large gathering permit was approved by the Rice City Council at the regular meeting Feb. 16 allowing a parade to begin at 3 p.m. on March 19. The permit was approved on stipulations that both Benton County approves the road closure, and a date and location are speciÀed on liability insurance for the event. The parade would be staged near the Corner Pocket Saloon-NEatery and proceed southwest on Division Street N with dispersal at the Main Street intersection near O’Brien’s Pub. The event has been organized by O’Brien’s Pub and is open to all cultural backgrounds. Owners of O’Brien’s Pub, Keith and Kristi O’Brien, expect a few hundred people to gather for the parade, which last year had approximately

30 Áoats. In other council news: • Mayor Dale Rogholt proclaimed the month of February as “Rice Loves Its Kids Month.” Rogholt said, “I encourage everyone in Rice to join our hearts in a 100 percent community effort to show kids how much they are loved and appreciated. Our goal will be an honest effort to raise kids’ self-esteem and to reach the kids in our community who have far too many hurts and struggles in their young lives.” • Approved city clerk Lori Catton’s attendance to the Minnesota Clerks and Finance OfÀcers Association annual conference. •Approved an updated building rental and use policy. An updated copy of the policy can be found on the city’s website http://www.cityofrice.com/ •Approved a request for proposals of building inspectors. The city’s current building inspector is Nancy Scott of AllSpec Services, LLC.

Robbery on Benton Drive The Sauk Rapids Police Department responded to a robbery at 9:55 p.m. on Feb. 16 at 502 Benton Drive North. Two suspects entered the Super America store, threatened the store clerk and demanded money. The suspects also took some cigarettes. No weapon was shown or displayed, and the suspects were last seen Áeeing the store on foot. An undisclosed amount of money was taken in the robbery. The two suspects are described as follows: • Black Male, 6’ 1” tall,

weighing 180-190 pounds and wearing black clothing • Black Male 5’ 8” tall, weighing 140-150 pounds and wearing black clothing The Stearns and Benton County Sheriff’s Departments responded to assist. The agencies continue to investigate the incident, gathering information and following up on leads. Anyone with any information about the robbery is asked to contact the Sauk Rapids Police Department at 320-258-5346.

ST. CLOUD — He may not have a Áowing cape or special powers. But make no doubt about it, John Schenk is a super-hero. Schenk save lives — one pint at a time. “I’ve always known you could save lives by giving blood and it’s so easy,” said Schenk, a resident of St. Cloud. “I know a lot of people cannot give for various reasons, but giving is easy for me so why not do it?” March is Red Cross Month. Since 1943, each United States president has recognized the proclamation and has asked the citizens of the nation to use the month of March to celebrate and honor its everyday heroes who help fulÀll the Red Cross mission. Schenk is one of those people. The American Red Cross dedicates itself to helping victims of disasters, supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood, teaches life-saving skills, provides international humanitarian aid, and supports military members and their families. The nonproÀt organization has been around for 135 years and was inspired by the Swiss. Throughout his dedication to the Red Cross, Schenk has potentially saved more than 257 lives — all by giving blood. Schenk, who recently reached his 32-gallon mark this past December, gave his 257th pint donation of A positive blood on Feb. 17 at the Rice City Hall. Why is Schenk important? Because Schenk has been donating his blood for over 46 years. “It wasn’t a goal I set,”

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John Schenk donates blood Feb. 17 at the Rice City Hall. March is Red Cross Month and Schenk has been donating his blood to the organization for 46 years.

Schenk said. “I remember being interviewed at my 17-gallon mark and I said then I wanted to make it to 25. I’m just thankful to be healthy enough to keep donating because every time I do, I could potentially save a life. It’s not something you can do very often. Five or six times a year is the maximum.” A blood donor is eligible to donate blood every 56 days as long as they meet the prerequisites. Schenk has given on average every 66 days for over 46 years. In the state of Minnesota, individuals who are 17 years in age (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and who are generally in good health may be eligible to donate blood. There is no cap on the age limit of an individual as long as that person meets the eligibility criteria. “High school and college students are important in supporting a strong blood supply. They give about 20 percent of all Red Cross blood donations during the academic year,” said Sue Thesenga, External Communication Manager for the American Red Cross, St. Paul. Over the past 46 years, John Schenk has kept a record of every pint of blood he has donated to the American Red Cross. Schenk donated his 257th pint on Feb. 17 at the Rice City Hall.

Schenk was a student when he began donating blood as well. “My parents were both donors, so I grew up listening to them talk about it, and when I reached high school I had a teacher who told us that when we were old enough [legal age to donate at that time was 18], it would be a good idea to start donating blood,” Schenk said. “I was in college when I Àrst donated blood. Like everyone else, I was apprehensive, but I’ve never had any problems with light-headedness or passing out. In college I donated twice a year, but it was during the service that I really became serious about it.” Schenk served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Omaha, Neb., for three-and-a-half years. During that time Schenk and his comrades were ordered to give blood on the base, but eventually the orders became voluntary as they began to see the need and difference it made. According to Thesenga, blood and platelets are needed for many different reasons. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all need blood. “Most patients who have a major surgical procedure will have a blood transfusion to replace any blood loss during their surgery,” Thesenga said. “Donated blood is perishable. Red blood cells have a shelf life of only 42 days and platelets just Àve days, so they must constantly be replenished.” “There are a lot of stories,” Schenk said. “Being on the board we get constant reminders and calls for blood. I really haven’t had any family member or close friend that has needed blood, but I know the need is always there.” Winter weather issues in

January and February forced the cancellation of over 375 blood drives across Minnesota, resulting in more than 11,000 donations going uncollected. This further depleted an already low winter blood supply and sent the Red Cross in a state of urgency. “There were several blood drive cancellations in Minnesota due to inclement weather, but certainly not as many as the East Coast. However, the American Red Cross is a national blood banking system that must collect approximately 14,000 blood and platelet donations every day for patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide. When blood drives are canceled and thousands of donations go uncollected due to winter weather, the Red Cross must make up for that shortfall and replenish the shelves,” Thesenga said. The Red Cross is unique to other blood drives because it is a national network, which transfers blood donations to where they are needed. This helps ensure the majority of donations are used during their 42 day shelf life, creating minimal waste. “Eligible donors can feel good knowing that by donating through the Red Cross they may be helping patients not only in their community, but also their family and friends across the nation,” Thesenga said. Schenk’s involvement in Red Cross blood donation has ultimately catapulted him into serving others elsewhere as well. He was a member of the Northern MN Chapter Board for 13 years in St. Cloud and has resided on the North Central Blood Services Region Board for nine. He has been volunteered in 12 disasters in

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Employment in Benton County steady

Greiner presents statistics at Rice Chamber meeting by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – Employment in both Minnesota and Benton County is on an upswing according to Luke Greiner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Greiner presented economic and demographic trends of Benton and Stearns Counties at a Rice Chamber meeting on Feb. 17 at the Lions Building. DEED gathers its data through monthly employer surveys and tax records from the unemployment insurance (UI) program. According to Greiner’s data, Minnesota added over 18,000 jobs in the last two months of the 2015 year and Benton County’s unemploy-

sectors were arts, ment rate in Deentertainment and cember was .2 recreation; adminpercent lower istrative support than the previand waste remeous year. Greiner diation; and inforadded that bemation. cause of the Manufacheavy constructuring is still the tion industries in largest industry in the county, it was Benton County, necessary to look paying an average at the unemployannual salary of ment rates from Luke Greiner $42,866 to 3,684 year to year rather than month to month because jobs. Health care and social of seasonal layoffs and hires assistance (2,745 jobs) ranks that take place each late fall second, followed by retail and early spring. In fact, in the trade (1,715 jobs) and conSt. Cloud Metropolitan Area struction (1,710 jobs.) Greiner also shed light (which Greiner described as all of Benton and Stearns about household incomes in counties) only three indus- Benton County. He said the try sectors failed to gain jobs median household income is over the 2014-15 year. These about 87 percent of Minne-

sota’s median household income with households in Benton County typically claiming $53,006 of income each year. The annual cost for an average family to live in Benton County is $42,949. Other details presented in the meeting included: • The city of Rice is a labor exporter, meaning more workers leave the city of Rice to work than commute in for local jobs. Only 52 workers live and work in the city of Rice. • The most prevalent job in the St. Cloud metro subject area (Benton and Stearns Counties) is retail salespeople, while food preparation and serving workers are the most needed.

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Regional priorities approved for submittal to legislative session SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids City Council held a regular meeting Feb. 22 where they approved a resolution recommending four priorities be reviewed during the 2016 Minnesota state legislative session. The resolution represents collective priorities of participating communities of Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, St. Cloud, St. Augusta and St. Joseph, and is a list of items which would beneÀt the region as a whole. They are not to be construed as Sauk Rapids priorities, although Sauk Rapids did indeed endorse them as being important to the region as a whole. The recommendations being submitted to the state are as follows and were approved by Sartell and St. Augusta city councils prior to Monday’s meeting. • St. Cloud Regional Human Rights OfÀce: Appropriate funds to support outstate ofÀces

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of the State Department of Human Rights with a full-time ofÀce for the St. Cloud region. • Licensing and Regulation of Hotels/Motels: Approve legislation allowing cities under 30,000 population to adopt ordinances to license and regulate hotels and motels. • Right-of-way Management: Approve legislation to clarify cities’ rights to control the right-of-way on streets and highways lying in two jurisdictions and clarify statutory authority on the municipality’s rights to manage the public right-of-ways that would be applicable to all public utilities. • Expansion of I-94 to St. Cloud: Continue to fund lane expansions of I-94 from St. Michael to the St. Cloud area. In other council news: • Approved 2016 plumbing and contractor licenses. • Approved a 2015 funds transfer. • Approved purchase of cable access equipment.

Students eat ice cream for breakfast as part of internationally-recognized day by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – High school students got a late breakfast on Feb. 18 courtesy of Tanner’s Team. Feb. 18 was International Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and a group of high school students worked with representatives from Tanner’s Team to serve vanilla ice cream with sprinkles to the countless students who came through the line, all in the spare minutes between classes. Tanner’s Team was started in memory of Tanner Fuls, who passed away after a Àght with pre-leukemia. The foundation provides money to families of children who are battling childhood cancer, so it was only Àtting for them to participate in the day’s activities. “We have a group of high school students that are advocates for Tanner’s Team,” said Cindy Fuls, one of the found-

Corrections In our Feb. 17 issue we featured a special page about our

Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA organization. We would like to point out to the community that although we printed Future Farmers of America at the top of this page, the group actually falls under the National FFA Organization. The letters FFA still stand for Future Farmers of America, but in 1988 the organization changed its name in order to reÁect the growing diversity and new opportunities in the agriculture industry. FFA has become much more diverse than just students who want to be farmers. FFA helps develop veterinarians, teachers, business owners, Áorists, scientists, and much more. It was also stated that Luke Vannurden is a member of the Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA small animals team, which is advancing to the state competition. There are actually only four members of the team which are Jenna Bukowski, Izzy Gibbs, Alison Smelter and Danielle Stark.

Schenk continued from front eight states, including helping in relief support after Sept. 11, 2001 and Hurricane Katrina. Schenk has also taken mission trips to Jamaica, participates in a Àve-day Multiple Sclerosis bike tour and volunteers frequently in his church. “Whenever my 56 days are getting close, I call the Red Cross and ask them for a list of where the blood drives are going to be in my area. I make a little game out of it for myself, and always try to Ànd someplace I haven’t donated,” Schenk said. “It doesn’t hurt and it only takes an hour of your time. If you want to save lives, there’s no easier way of doing it than by giving blood.”

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John and Cindy Fuls take a moment to sit after serving ice cream to dozens of high school students as a part of the International Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.

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ers of Tanner’s Team. “We told them about the day and they ran with it. Next year they want to serve ice cream at the middle school and elementary schools too.” Inspiration for the day came from Malia Grace, who suffered from a 14-month battle with childhood cancer and passed away at the age of 7. The day has become an international annual event to support those Àghting childhood cancer, including Tanner Fuls. “Tanner is so proud of his classmates that they rallied together to acknowledge the kids Àghting, have fought and resting with their battles of childhood cancer,” Cindy said. “I know he is smiling on us all as he is eating his ice cream in heaven.”

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Rice home destroyed by fire

RICE — The Rice Fire shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday James Lent, owner of the Department responded to at 14064 55th Ave. NE. The modular home, was home a home engulfed in Áames home is a complete loss. when the Àre began, but was able to escape without harm. The Rice Fire Department is investigating the cause and origin of the Àre, and at this time it is believed the Àre may have accidently been started Vinyl • Wood while the homeowner was trying to light his wood stove. It has not been determined whether the property had working smoke alarms at the time of the Àre. The Àre was extinguished as of 7:30 p.m. with the help of Foley Fire Department. Lent is currently being Floor Covering sheltered at a St. Cloud hotel and is being assisted by the 208 Main St. W., Freeport, MN 56331 Joe Hennen American Red Cross. 320-836-2177 Hours : M-F 7 AM-5 PM Sat 8 AM-Noon www.hennenÁoor.com

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Talon expanding over next two years by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — A local business will be expanding over the next two years with help from the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Minnesota Investment Fund. Talon Innovations, of Sauk Rapids, will be issued a $250,000 grant through the city of Sauk Rapids to be used in purchasing new equipment. In return for the grant money, Talon has agreed to Àll 50 new positions over the next two years and spend over $1 million on new equipment to further its growth. “Most of the positions that Talon will be adding will be in the machining area,” said Michelle Squire, Talon’s vice president of human resources. “These roles are not always the easiest to Àll, but Talon works closely with the St. Cloud Technical & Community College and has been developing

their own internal training program which has helped recruiting in the past. In 2015, Talon brought on nearly 100 new employees, so we have been successful in the past at Ànding qualiÀed people to join our team.” According to Squire, the majority of the positions will be in our manufacturing area where the focus will be Computer Numerical Control machining. “We have the capability to produce highly complex parts, which makes working at Talon exciting because there are always ways to challenge ourselves and learn more,” Squire said. Talon’s core competency is CNC machining, where raw blocks of metal are transformed into products by equipment similar to a woodworking router. The equipment is large and automated and requires highly skilled laborers to operate and program. The company has expanded its capabilities to

include other processes and has also invested heavily in welding. In addition, Talon offers assembly which makes them a full-service manufacturing partner. “We are known for our unique combination of superior machining skills combined with being a full-service provider. Something that sets us apart is the cleanliness of our facility. For example, our diaphragm valves are sold into the semiconductor industry, and even the tiniest piece of dust or metal fragment can cause computer chip companies to have scrap product. That can cost our end-customers millions of dollars per hour in down time. To avoid this, Talon has built a facility and a culture that focuses on cleanliness. Some of our process steps are even completed in a clean room where employees have to wear special clothing to prevent contamination. This mindset for cleanliness extends throughout our facility and is evident as you

walk our manufacturing Áoor,” Squire said. Talon began business in Sauk Rapids in 1996. Since 2012, they have had continued growth, from 62 employees to 205. They have additionally invested nearly $10 million in manufacturing equipment and facilities in the last three years. In December, Talon announced an acquisition of a company in Florida, similar to Talon in capabilities, but which specializes in the Aerospace industry. “The new positions funded by the grant are all intended to be here in the Sauk Rapids community,” Squire said. “We’re proud to be a part of the Sauk Rapids, and our growth means that we will have ongoing opportunities for employment in our city. We want to partner with the community so that we can continue to train and develop future employees and give them great personal and professional growth opportunities right here in Sauk Rapids.”

Developer responds to concerns by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

WATAB – The Watab Town Board has expressed concerns regarding the Lake Andrew development, particularly surrounding the water management and wastewater systems. “I feel bad for the people who live there because of the poor roads, sewer treatment and water problems. It is the board’s obligation to protect the public’s safety,” said Lloyd Erdmann, township supervisor, at the Feb. 2 meeting. For the past few months, the township has been withholding any further building permits from being issued for the development. Scott Jarnot, the developer of Lake Andrew, feels that is unnecessary. “My Àrst commitment is to the residents of Lake Andrew and the success of the development, but I am also committed to making sure I stay in communication and compliance with all three controlling agencies – the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR),” Jarnot said. “I can see why the township

may want to get involved but these other governmental agencies already oversee my permits and ensure they are in good standing. I’m in constant communication with these agencies and address any issues that come up. There is no gray area – either you meet their requirements or they will shut you down.” Regarding the water management and wastewater systems, Jarnot has clariÀcation from all three agencies that his permits are in good order. “Any issues with these two systems are resolved as they come up,” Jarnot said. “Right now, the MPCA, the Department of Health and the DNR have no outstanding requirements for me to do at this time.” The Lake Andrew development consists of 61 lots, about a third of which are developed. “The systems in place currently are used as temporary solutions until we have enough users and Áow volume to be able to go live,” Jarnot said. “Eighty percent of the system is already in place, but the other 20 percent will be turned on once the weather changes and lot sales come in this year.” The wastewater system was permitted for all 61 lots

in 2005-2006 when Jarnot Àrst started with the development. It is considered to be efÀcient and treats water above ground for the most part. The wastewater is treated before it Áows into a drain Àeld and then into wetlands. With no requirements needing to be met, Jarnot is frustrated with not being able to have building permits issued. “The township nor anyone else wants the development to pass through to the development association, but on the same token, I have to be able to sell lots or the project isn’t going to be successful,” Jarnot said. “If I can’t sell lots, there will be an issue with this system going live on schedule.” Jarnot feels the town board is another hoop for him to jump through. “We are not allowing building permits for the purpose of halting construction until the wastewater and water systems are in compliance. The township has not been notiÀed by either the MPCA or the Department of Health that corrections have occurred,” said Pat Spence, Watab Township clerk. “The township’s actions are intended to protect current homeowners and inform

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Local student named to dean’s list at NorthwestTechnical College BEMIDJI — Christopher Hoeschen of Rice earned dean’s list honors from Northwest Technical College in Bemidji at the conclusion of the fall 2015 semester. Hoeschen is in NTC’s nursing program. To be eligible for the dean’s list, NTC students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a 3.5 GPA during the semester. A total of 129 students earned fall 2015 dean’s list honors from the college.

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

Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Hwy. 23 East St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles (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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Local students named to SJU dean’s list COLLEGEVILLE – Two local students have earned the distinction of being named to the dean's list for the 2015 fall semester at Saint John’s University. Erik Balder, son of Maurice and Traci Balder of Sartell, is a Àrst-year English major at SJU. Steven Moline, son of Mark and Jill Moline of Sauk Rapids, is a senior elementary education major at SJU. To be included on the dean's list, students must have a semester grade-point average of at least 3.80 and have completed 12 credits for which honor points are awarded. Students included on the dean's list cannot have any unsatisfactory or incomplete grades for that semester.

Students named to dean’s list at Bemidji State University BEMIDJI — Rachel Killinger, Cassandra Larson and Megan Larson, all of Foley, earned dean’s list honors from Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the fall 2015 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, BSU students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a 3.5 GPA during the semester. A total of 1,161 students earned fall 2015 dean’s list honors from the university.

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Local students named to dean's list at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota WINONA — Brittany Friedrich, daughter of Jeff and June Friedrich, and Thomas Skaja, son of Mike and Kim Skaja, both of Rice, were named to the Àrst semester, 2015-16 dean's list at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. The list includes 336 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Popp and Barten

Jeff and Lisa Popp of Sauk Rapids announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison (Alli) to Jordan Barten, son of potential buyers of remaining Fred and Cindy Barten of Sauk Rapids. Allison is employed at lots. We have the support of Wells Fargo in St. Cloud. Jordan is employed at Stearns Bank both government agencies in in Albany. A June wedding is planned. withholding permits.” Jarnot feels the town board is another hoop for him to jump through. “It’s been a very long process from the beginning Thursday, Feb. 25, beginning at 7:30 a.m. — Central MN and to see this through the Manufacturers Association presents “Don’t Fight the end,” Jarnot said. “The Whitewater: Leadership Lessons from Turbulent Times.” Park township inquiries deÀnitely Industries, 6301 Saukview Drive, St. Cloud. seem like extra work for Feb. 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Game Night sponsored something that is already being Saturday, by Two Rivers Baptist Church. Games provided, free snacks controlled and monitored and beverages. Old Village Hall, 205 Main Street E, Rice. For by the state. Withholding questions contact Jesse (320) 223-2102. permits was a decision made by the township alone, not Saturday, Feb. 27 beginning at 8:30 a.m. — Annual Women’s these agencies that granted Lenten Retreat for Catholic Women of the St. Cloud Diocese. my permits. I think there’s a Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 110 Central Ave. N., Richmond. For lack of communication and additional information contact Cheryl Weller (320) 346-2710 or information with the township cwanne@yahoo.com and that everybody will be Sunday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. — Law Enforcement Appreciation better served if we all get on Sunday. Abounding Joy Lutheran Church, 6000 County Road the same page.” 120, St. Cloud. For additional information contact (320) 217-8784 When Jarnot addresses or generalinfo@ajlcmc.org the town board at the March 2 meeting, he hopes to Sunday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.—2016 Sauk Rapids Softball Inc., give clarity, and that he can softball league manager meeting. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. continue moving forward with 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. All managers should attend to register their teams. Please check the website at Sauk his project. “My ultimate commitment Rapids Softball or call Dennis at (320) 290-6190. is to those residents living Thursday, March 3, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driver Four Hour Refresher in Lake Andrew. In order to Course. Gilleland Chevrolet, Geo Inc., 3019 Division Street, St. fulÀll that commitment, this Cloud. needs to be resolved,” Jarnot said. “I work hard to make Friday, March 4 — World Day of Prayer 2016 hosted by Salem sure everything is in order and Lutheran Church. Bible study and brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by services at 1:30 p.m. Salem Lutheran Church, 90 that I can see this through.”

Pulse on People Area student receives degrees from University of WisconsinRiver Falls RIVER FALLS, Wis. — Abby Lucas was among 406 students to receive degrees from the University of WisconsinRiver Falls in December. Bachelor's degrees were awarded to 359 undergraduates while 47 students received master's degrees. Lucas received her Bachelor of Science in English.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

OPINION

Letter to the editor_________

Fines not the answer James A. Hovda, Rice

I’m forced to comment on your article “Invalid license leads to early morning crash” printed in the Feb. 11 edition. How did Victor Martinez come to be involved in this crash? First, he doesn’t know how to drive, secondly he obtained (I suspect) a vehicle illegally and lastly, if the Sauk Rapids Herald reviews his criminal record this is not his Àrst encounter with the criminal justice system. Why he is on the street driving a vehicle is a question worth asking? I was not there, however considering the circumstances he probably should be in jail. Martinez has no sense of responsibility and will drive regardless, putting the responsible citizens in jeopardy. The consequences for Martinez’s actions should be followed by the media. Sharon Prososki will have her insurance pay as this irresponsible driver who collided with her won’t pay a cent and probably could care less! Our good Minnesota citizens need to demand tougher sentences for those who are convicted of driving violations like this. Fines are not the answer. Straight jail time would be a good start. Oh, by the way, was the vehicle impounded for auction? This is a good start for those convicted of driving after revocation. This would be a wake up for those who loan cars to irresponsible people. Impounding the license plates is another option.

There’s one way to prevent fetal alcohol conditions Paige Moos, Sauk Rapids

There are three types of fetal alcohol conditions I’d like to bring to people’s attention. All of them can be 100 percent prevented by not drinking during pregnancy. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) are two of the most common causes of mental retardation. These conditions are caused by high doses of alcohol consumption while pregnant – binge drinking and/or drinking on a regular basis. Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) is a result of moderate drinking throughout pregnancy. This is categorized into two types of severity. The Àrst is Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND), which is described as the mental and behavioral impairments such as learning disabilities, poor school performance, poor impulse control and problems with memory, and/or judgment. Then there’s Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD). ARBD is malformations of the skeletal system and its major organ systems – heart, kidneys, bones and/or auditory system. There is no safe amount of alcohol while pregnant. The more you drink alcohol the higher risk of your baby developing FAS or FAE. There is one way to prevent this – do not drink during pregnancy. You may ask why I’m concerned. I have FAE, and I wanted to explain to people the cause of drinking while pregnant. And I’ve learned the effects of FAS ad FAE are irreversible and lifelong. It can also damage a person’s self-esteem. It may make them feel like it’s their fault or get harassed in school due to the fact they’re in special education classes. I know from experience this can happen, and I’m still trying to cope with the FAE and all the things that come with. The spectrum disorder I have is ARND.

Awards, events and trainings

high school culiThere continnary team. ues to be a lot of Stars of the great things hapStorm is the only pening throughout fundraising event the school district. for the Sauk RapInformation related ids Rice Education to the state’s Ànance Foundation, a Turn award, upcoming Key Partner of the Sauk Rapids Rice Education Founda- by Dr. Daniel Bittman Initiative Foundation Event and Al- Superintendent’s Corner tion created through a shared commitzheimer’s training ment to a brighter is provided below. Thank you for your continued future for our children and grandchildren. Since its incepengagement. tion, SRREF has been able to grant more than $30,000 to Finance award Congratulations to Kim Sauk Rapids-Rice children. Eisenschenk, Sauk Rapids- Please see a listing of all grants Rice Business Manager, staff and more information at www. and the Board of Education for isd47.org/SRREF. being awarded the 2016 MinACT on Alzheimer’s nesota School Finance Award trainings for the Àfth consecutive year. The City of Sauk RapThe recognition is awarded annually by the Minnesota ids is working to become a commuDepartment of Education, dementia-friendly Division of School Finance, nity through the local ACT to recognize schools for their on Alzheimer’s – Sauk Rapsuccessful Àscal manage- id’s Program. The ACT repment and for meeting statu- resentatives are providing free tory deadlines for submission Dementia Friends training for of audited Àscal Ànancial data staff and parents. A Dementia and reporting criteria. We are Friend learns a bit about deproud of them and are excited mentia and how to communito celebrate their continued cate and support someone with dementia. This program is part outstanding work! of a growing network of people creating dementia-friendly Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation event communities together in your community, On March 18, SRREF neighborhood, will host its 3rd Annual Stars school and workplace. Anyof the Storm fundraiser and one of any age can become a talent show highlighting our Dementia Friend. Please join us for one of students. We invite the community to come and experi- these free trainings. The trainence the talents of our students ings will be held on Thursday, from kindergarten through Feb. 25. The locations will senior high, as well as bid on be the Middle School Comitems in a silent auction. We munity Arts Center from 3:30 are expecting between 400- to 5 p.m. or the High School 500 people to attend. You Performing Arts Center from 6 don’t want to miss watching to 7:30 p.m. You may attend at the great acts, seeing a wide either time/school. variety of items on display and tasting the creations from our

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Articulating the miscommunication

Dr. Robert Milligan, Cornell Professor Emeritus, When my alarm ringtone sounds each morning, speak at the Women in Agriculture conference the Àrst thing I reach for is my phone. Before even last week. grabbing my glasses, I click on my email app to see Milligan said, “Farms have always had a what has updated overnight while I’ve been sleepvision, and in the past that vision was commuing. Most of the time I delete a few promotional ofnicated through osmosis because everyone lived fers from Caribou, Dick’s Sporting Goods or other together.” companies I’ve subscribed to and occasionally I’ll The reason I didn’t see communication isopen a work-related email response from someone by NATASHA BARBER sues working for my parents was because I still who managed to stay up later or get up earlier than I did. lived at home and we lived and breathed our form Like many individuals, my smartphone is my of farm. Chores were talked about over meals, briefcase. It’s my secretary and my right-hand man when it decisions were made and communicated easily because of comes to business. I can email, call, text, voice-record, take proximity, there was a clear chain of command, and everyone pictures, type notes and sometimes even write lengthy arti- could see the progress, or lack thereof, being made on a daily cles through voice-to-text, all from the convenience of my basis. 6- by 3-inch iPhone 6s. Now I’m not suggesting we all move in with our coSo with business communication readily available at our workers and neither was Milligan, but I would like to reiterate Àngertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week, why is there al- his point. ways a break-down in communication when it comes to busiFarms today are evolving with more employees not livness? ing on the farmstead. Therefore they need to evolve and comAccording to the Harvard Business Review’s June 2015 municate in new ways. They need to Ànd ways to articulate article, “The Top Complaints from Employees about Their the vision and goals in an effective and timely manner. Farms Leaders,” “Ninety-one percent of employees say communi- are businesses, and likewise businesses need to do the same. cation issues can drag executives down.” These communica- Without a steadfast vision and effective communication a tion issues can range from simple manners to engagement, business will struggle. Without clear direction, employees but the No. 2 ranked problem that prevented effective leader- will surely fail. ship was not giving clear directions. With technology and social media tools abounding at How can a business expect success without clear direc- our Àngertips, I Ànd no excuse for lack of communication in tion? any aspect of today’s life — business or otherwise. We may I’m not your average job-jumper and can only admit to not be breaking bread together, but in today’s world it’s easy having worked under Àve employers (if I count free-lance and non-intrusive enough to send an email, text or phone call and seasonal employment) over the last 17 years, but I can to clue employees in and feed the vision. After all, we’re all tell you that the only business without communication issues checking our email anyway. was my family-owned nursery. This made sense after hearing

Coaching change paying early dividends for Wild In a year with high expectations in the state “I'm going to hold them accountable and push of hockey, the Minnesota Wild struggled through them hard,” Torchetti said of the team's veteran a miserable stretch of games in early 2016 that leaders. “They're our leaders, and that's why on led to the dismissal of head coach Mike Yeo afyour team moving forward, to get better, you ter a brutal stretch where the team won only one have to have your leaders echo your words in of 14 games. On Jan. 9, the Wild were 22-11the room when you leave the locker room. That's 8 and owned the top wild-card playoff spot in what we need to make sure we're all on the same the NHL's Western Conference. When Yeo was page moving forward.” Àred Feb. 14, the Wild were 23-22-10 and in by ANDY THAYER Apparently, he wasn't blowing smoke. The second-to-last place in the Central Division. It SPORTS COLUMNIST Wild have gone 4-0-0 since his promotion, inwas time to make a change. cluding three convincing road wins and a drubI have heard from multiple sources, including friends bing of the arch-rival Blackhawks in a showcase game at who follow hockey much more closely than I do, that Yeo TCF Bank Stadium last Sunday. The Wild have outscored wasn't a bad coach. However, even my untrained eye could their opponents 21-8 since Torchetti's arrival, and the changdiscern that the Wild players weren't skating hard for Yeo at es to their style of play certainly pass my eye test. I'm sure the end of his tenure with the team. They weren't getting to there will be bumps in the road, but Torchetti has this team loose pucks, they were spending almost all of their time on playing hard, and I think their 6-1 victory over Chicago put the defensive end of the ice and they didn't look like they the league on notice that the Wild are going to be a formiwere playing with any kind of edge. Yeo had a good run dable team down the stretch. with the Wild, leading them to the playoffs in each of the The Wild currently trail Colorado by two points for the last three years, with each season ending in a defeat to the Ànal Western Conference playoff spot, but if they keep playChicago Blackhawks. However, despite Yeo's moderate suc- ing like they have for the past four games, they should be able cess at the helm, general manager Chuck Fletcher (and many to propel themselves into a more secure playoff position. The fans) thought the Wild's talent level should be paying bigger fourth- through ninth-ranked teams in the Western Conferdividends. Sometimes teams just need a new leader with a ence are separated by a mere eight points, and the Wild still new voice in order to get a talented group of players over the have plenty of time left (23 games) to make up ground. proverbial hump. In a season that was slipping away quickly, Wild general Enter interim coach John Torchetti, who was promoted manager Chuck Fletcher made a bold move to Àre his coach. from the Wild's AHL afÀliate in Des Moines, Iowa. Early returns point to the move being a wise one.

Faith, commitment and finding establishment

the vast ocean of health advice and tried everyIn 2012 I went through a season of insecurity thing but nothing worked. What they found was and doubt. I was not blossoming in my friendwhat many are catching on to today. The western ships, my relationship with my family or in my diet of artiÀcial foods and high starches are lowartistic work. I made the decision that in whatever ering our immune systems, stressing out our horI did I was going to commit it to the Lord. I mean mones. Stressed hormones lead to changing cells, 100 percent, sold out, and my only goal being to which is the onset of cancer. The sisters took bibligive God the glory. What I found was less anxiety, cal principles on food and tested their effectiveestablished thoughts, and more joy and contentness. Serene, who was a vegan for 20 years, started ment. By Mercy Nygaard incorporating healthy meat after her body was deCommitment requires hard work and givteriorating from lack of animal protein. The sisters ing it your all. Contentment doesn't mean being Life by Faith came up with a plan to keep their love of food, fat happy with less than 100 percent. For example, one area I have found contentment with relationand carbs and Ànd the least expensive way to purships is being mindful of my speech by being more encourag- chase super foods, all while keeping their balance with God's ing and less negative, Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 4:5&6. If I guidance. Their friends and family begged for their plan after Ànd myself short and negative, not committing to the Lord in witnessing their trimming results. This led them to form the that area, there is always a disappointed aftertaste, and I need most casual, informal cookbook you've ever read called Trim to seek God for correction. Commit to the Lord in decision- Healthy Mama. They published it themselves and it caught making by praying through matters of Ànancing, and praying on like wildÀre. If you search THM testimonies, you will see before researching health and God will direct you, Proverbs what seems like inÀnity testimonies from men and women 3:6. We may not have overÁowing checking accounts or we of weight loss, energy building and muscle toning. Serene may still come down with a virus, but we know that God is and Pearl started noticing the whey protein they once referred in control and has us right where He needs us to be. I found people to changed their ingredients and was not as pristine contentment in artistic endeavors by initially praying, asking or natural, so they worked with farmers and manufactures to to bless the client or those who would see my imagery, and produce their own version at a lower cost. They now have that has opened so many doors to meeting new people and many products that offer quality at a lower price. opportunities to create. The reward is in giving God the glory The sisters started their research heartily, as to the Lord and pointing everything back to Him. and not to men, Colossians 3:23, and when people started Enough about me, I want to share a little with you about asking they said, "This is what we do," and formed it into a two sisters who did nothing spectacular, but did everything book. They proudly admit, "We are just stay at home moms." unto the Lord and became wildly successful. They are Se- And they weren't shy about their source either. Throughout rene Allison and Pearl Barrett. They started feeling sluggish their cookbook they give God the glory by pointing out His amidst their late 20s and couldn't lose their belly weight. marvelous creation. Proverbs 16:3 tells us, "Commit your Their hormones went more berserk with every year and Se- works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established." rene's husband became diagnosed with cancer. The sisters Colossians 3:24 tells us by serving the Lord, "... you will rededicated themselves to prayer and research. They dove into ceive the reward of the inheritance." 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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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The Sauk Rapids Herald

The Storm is coming Future Sauk Rapids-Rice swimmers place at YMCA State by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER ST. CLOUD – The St. Cloud YMCA Gator Swim Team competed at the Y State meet on Feb. 14 at the University of Minnesota. For the fourth time in the last Àve years, the Gators brought home the High Points per Capita trophy. With 23 swimmers attending the meet, the team placed fourth overall out of 18 teams. Gator Swim Team Sauk RapidsRice Swimmers include: Micah Davis, age 8 State Champ and New State Meet record holder for the boys 8 and under 25 Fly, 50 Free and 100 IM State Champ for the Boys 8 and under 100 Free Relay and 7th place for the Boys 12 and under in the 200 Medley Relay Simon Davis, age 11 100 IM, 3rd place; 50 Breast, 3rd place; 500 Free, 4th place; Boys 12 and under 200 Free Relay,

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Members of the St. Cloud YMCA Gator swim team stand next to the pool at the University of Minnesota, where they participated at the Y State meet on Feb. 14. Pictured are (from left): Hayden Zabinski, Ethan Moriak, Simon Davis, Cash Walz, Lydia Zabinski, Micah Davis and Dominic Kremer . 2nd place; and Boys 12 and under 400 Free Relay, 3rd place Dominic Kremer, age 8 State Champ for the Boys 8 and under 100 Free Relay; 25 Fly, 6th place; 100 IM, 7th place; 25 Breast, 10th place; and Boys 8 and under 100 Medley Relay, 6th place Ethan Moriak, age 12 200 Free, 5th place; 500 Free, 6th

place; Boys 12 and under 200 Free Relay, 2nd place; and Boys 12 and under 400 Free Relay, 3rd place Cash Walz, age 8 State Champ in the Boys 8 and under 25 Back and 100 Free Relay 100 IM, 6th place; 25 Breast, 8th place; Boys 8 and under 100 Medley Relay, 6th place

Hayden Zabinski, age 9 50 Fly, 7th place; 100 Free, 9th place; 50 Back 10th place; Boys 12 and under 200 Medley Relay, 7th place Lydia Zabinski, age 11 200 Fly, 5th place; 500 Free, 11th place; Girls 12 and under 200 Medley Relay, 5th place; and Girls 12 and under 400 Free Relay, 9th place

Souvannaphong enters plea by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER FOLEY — A St. Cloud man has entered a plea for his involvement in an accident, which presumably led to the death of two Hibbing residents, Kevin and Kathy Davey. According to Benton County Attorney Philip Miller, 22-year-old Tom Souvannaphong submitted an Alford plea in court Feb. 17 to two criminal vehicular homicide counts. An Alford plea doesn’t admit

guilt, but agrees parties that Souvanthat the evidence is naphong would be overwhelming and sentenced to seven would most likely years in prison. result in conviction. Fines and the reBenton County maining terms of Judge Michael S. the agreement are Jesse accepted Souopen to the court’s vannaphong’s plea decision. and after much conAccording sultation between to police reports, assistant county Tom Souvannaphong S o u v a n n a p h o n g attorney Rebecca was driving west Hoffman and the on Second Street family of the victims, there North when he struck the side was an agreement between the of the Daveys’ vehicle, which

was traveling northbound on Benton Drive. Kevin and Kathy Davey died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. A third passenger, Krista Miller, 25, was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. The Daveys, along with Miller, were in town to watch Kathy’s son, Dylan Miller, race at Granite City Speedway. Souvannaphong’s sentencing is set for April 14.

Lumberjacks and Lions raise $25,000 for DTBL by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER SAUK RAPIDS – The Granite City Lumberjacks held their Military Appreciation and Defending the Blue Line (DTBL) fundraising weekend during a two-day series against the La Crosse Freeze Feb. 1920. DBTL is a national organization which helps military families defray the costs of hockey for their children. The St. Cloud Metro Lions Club donated $7,500 in addition to the $17,500 raised by the Granite City team for a total DTBL donation of $25,000. During the event, DTBL used its camouÁaged side-byside to shoot Lumberjacks Tshirts to the crowds and gave away hockey playing cards to children in attendance. The

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The 2015-16 Granite City Lumberjacks gather around a presented check to DTFL. The Lumberjacks and St. Cloud Metro Lions raised a combined $25,000 for the organization. Lumberjacks team members assorted rafÁes and additional game, and active or veterans dawned specially-made DTBL auction items. in attendance were given free jerseys, which were auctioned Active members of the admission and announced with off throughout the weekend. United States military presented thanks for their service at the Money was also raised through the nation’s colors before the game.

LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES

GRAHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2265 135th St. NE Rice (6mi. E. of Rice) Pastor Sue Maki Sunday Service: 9am Sunday School: 10:15am

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH Mayhew Lake Fr. Tom Becker Sunday Mass: 8am IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 130 1st Ave NE Rice Fr. Tom Becker Saturday Mass: 5pm Sunday Mass: 10am

RICE COMMUNITY CHURCH 205 Main St. E Rice, 3932203 Pastor Emil Williams Sunday Worship: 10am Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm at Pine Country Bank 750 County Road 21 NE THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 325 11th St. N Sauk Rapids Pastor Donald Wilke Sunday Service: 10am LCMS Wednesday Service: 10am LC-MS

Sunday Bible Study 9:15am Sunday Radio 8am WVAl Monday Service: 6pm

Children’s Church: 10am Youth Ministries: Wed. 6:30pm

NEW HOPE CHURCH An Evangelical Church 1970 15th ST NE Sauk Rapids Rev. Michael Jarrett; 6565234 www.newhopenow.net Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School/Bible Study 9:30am

LOVE OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 1971 Pine Cone RD., Saint Cloud Sunday Services: 8:30am, 10:45am Sunday School/Bible Study: 9:30am Pastor: Paul Hennings Pastor: Stephen Klemp

ST. CLOUD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Box 323 Benton Cty. Rd. 45 Sauk Rapids Saturday Bible Study: 9:25am Saturday Worship: 11am

SHEPHERD OF THE PINES LUTHERAN CHURCH 1950 125th St NW, Rice (320) 393-4295 sotpministries.com Services: 8:00am and 10:30am Sunday School: All ages 9:25am

PETRA EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH CHURCH OF THE 1049 1st Ave. N Sauk Rapids SACRED HEART Pastor Bryan Prell; 2522875 10th Ave. NE Sauk BRIDGE Rapids 0120 COMMUNITY Father Ralph G. Sunday Worship: 8 & CHURCH Zimmerman 10:30am 1702 W Highview Dr. Saturday Mass: 5pm Sunday/Bible School 9:15am Sauk Rapids Sunday Masses: 8 & 10am K-8 Day School: M-F 7:45am- Pastor Kirk Knudsen, 2522:15pm Monday: 8am;Tuesday: 2960 5:30pm; Sunday Contemporary: ST. JOHN’S Wednesday-Friday: 8am 10am LUTHERAN Children Promiseland: 10am 6855 Golden Spike Rd LIVING WATERS (Sept-May) Sauk Rapids LUTHERAN Rev. Timothy Rehwaldt 1911 4th Ave N Sauk Rapids HARVEST Pastor Todd Mattson Sunday Service: 10:30am FELLOWSHIP (ELCA) Sunday School 9:30am 400 2nd Ave. N Sauk Rapids Pastor of CL: Denise Pastor Larry Siekawitch; Hanson TRINITY LUTHERAN 529-8838 www.lwlcmn.org; 255-1135 CHURCH Associate Pastor: Jim Sunday/Holy Com: 8:30 2163 Mayhew Lk Rd. NE Wiebolt &10:30am Sauk Rapids Pastor of Discipleship: Child & Adult Ed. 9:40am Pastor Paul Cloeter Dan Gordon Sunday Service: Sunday Worship: 9:00, 8 & 10:30am 10:45am

ABOUNDING JOY LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMC/NALC) 6000 County Road 120, Saint Cloud (320) 217-8784 Sunday Service: 10:00 am Sunday School and Adult Study: 9:00 am Pastor: Tom Wright

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Obituaries Hilaria, “Larry” Szyplinski Hilaria, “Larry” Szyplinski departed this world on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, to enjoy her reward of life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The family gives thanks to the Lord for her 97 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Foley. The Rev. Leo Moenkedick will ofÀciate. Burial will be in the Parish cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Memorials in lieu of Áowers to St. John’s Catholic School, Foley. Service with Dignity provided by Foley Funeral Home. Larry was born on Jan. 11, 1919, in Mahnomen, the Àfth of seven children to Frank and Sarah (Bellefeuille) Otremba. She learned hard work was a way of life and so continued that all of her life. She married Joe Szypinski on Jan. ll, 1938,

and they were married for 60 years. They had a farm in Brennyville and then moved to Minneapolis where she worked for Honeywell. They also had a lake home on Horseshoe Lake and retired to Foley. Larry was always helping others, her home was an open door to many nieces and nephews and anyone who needed a home. She was generous to her children and grandchildren and she loved volunteering and serving others. Larry is dearly missed by her son, Richard (Bernice); daughters; Joyce (Ed) Lutz, Diane (Ray) Sundeen; loving grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, many nieces and nephews and her sister, Sylvia Deppa. Larry was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, and son, LeRoy; four sisters, a brother and her parents.

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Richard Freihammer Richard (Dick Freihammer, 68, of Bullhead City, Ariz. passed away on Feb. 2, 2016. Freihammer was born on Jan. 11. 1948, and graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1966. He worked for Prudential Insurance Co. in Minneapolis for most of his

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, four brother-in-laws and one sister-in-law. Survivors include his ex-wife, three children, two grandchildren, Àve siblings and their spouses and six inlaws and their spouses. A private funeral service will be held in the spring. Date and location has yet to be determined.

Plan for Catholic Community Schools moves forward After reviewing a steering committee’s recommendations sent to him in December, Bishop Donald Kettler is moving forward with the plan to create Catholic Community Schools (CCS). “It’s an important desire of mine that all of our Catholic schools work together in every way possible, and this is the way we need to go forward,” Bishop Kettler said. “The steering committee did superb work over the last year looking at the possibilities and putting together a good plan.” The CCS corporate board has been formed and will appoint a board of directors to oversee the major decisions of CCS in areas such as Ànances, programming and human resources. The board will be composed of pastors and lay people from the parishes involved. A still-to-be-hired CCS superintendent will oversee the day-to-day operation of CCS at a central ofÀce. The aim is to have CCS operational for the 2017-2018 academic year. The 2016-2017 school year will serve as a transition year during which CCS schools will continue their ongoing collaborative efforts and an overall budget will be Ànalized. The schools slated to participate in CCS are: All Saints Academy (St. Cloud, St. Joseph), Cathedral (St. Cloud), Holy Cross (Pearl Lake), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (St. Cloud), St. Francis Xavier (Sartell), St. Katharine Drexel (St. Cloud), St. Mary, Help of Christians (St. Augusta) and St. Wendelin (Luxemburg). Each school site would maintain its own site council, which would serve the CCS board in a consultative role. Bishop Kettler announced his appointment of the 12-person steering committee in a column

in The Visitor, newspaper of the Diocese of St. Cloud, in February 2015. In the column, he stated his belief that Catholic schools are “essential to the church’s evangelizing mission [and] building up the kingdom of God.” The CCS initiative, he said, was the best solution for keeping Catholic school education in the St. Cloud area academically and spiritually strong, and Ànancially viable in light of rising costs and ongoing enrollment challenges. David Borgert, a member of St. Michael Parish in St. Cloud and former Catholic school parent, chaired the committee. From December 2014 to December 2015, it organized meetings with pastors, principals and school boards to explain its work, the vision for CCS and answer questions. The committee reviewed and adopted “National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools” to guide its work. The standards were created by the schools of education of Boston College and Loyola University in Chicago in cooperation with the National Catholic Educational Association. Throughout the process, the committee emphasized there is no intent to close school buildings or change the individual cultures of schools as part of the CCS process. The goal is to Àll classrooms and revitalize Catholic education. A Ànance sub-committee drafted an initial budget that the steering committee presented to Bishop Kettler for further review. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure Catholic education is viable for participating parishes and schools as well as families who desire a Catholic education for their children.

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Rice Police Department Activity Monday, Feb. 8 3:11 p.m.: suspicious person on 4th Ave. NW 9:54 p.m.: terroristic threats on 4th Ave. NW Tuesday, Feb. 9 8:45 a.m.: welfare check on 4th Ave. NW 4:12 p.m.: informational Wednesday, Feb. 10 12:56 a.m.: suspicious activity on the 10500 block of Hwy 10 1:07 p.m.: motorist assist 1:47 p.m.: suspicious person on 4th Ave. NW 4:35 p.m.: suspicious person on the 9500 block of Hemlock Rd. NW 4:45 p.m.: trafÀc stop Thursday, Feb. 11 12:39 a.m.: alarm Friday, Feb. 12 11:30 a.m.: administrative

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NEWS PUBLIC NOTICES BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – February 2, 2016 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 2, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jake Bauerly and Ed Popp present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. Peschl/Bauerly 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 19, 2016 as written; 2) accept and Àle Management Team Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2015 as written; 3) accept and Àle Administrator’s Report/Monthly Financial Report as presented; 4) reappoint Marilyn Eichler as Benton County lay-person representative to the Central MN Mental Health Board for the term January 1, 2016-December 31, 2018; 5) appoint Duane Cekalla to the Benton County Water Resources Advisory Committee as an at-large member for the term January 1, 2016-December 31, 2018; 6) approve Application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit—St. Cloud Metro Lions—to hold a rafÁe, paddlewheels and tipboards on April 2, 2016 at Jack & Jim’s Event Center; and 7) approve Application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit—Church of St. Patrick—to conduct a rafÁe on April 10, 2016 at Henry’s Catering in Foley. Karen Pundsack, Executive Director of the Great River Regional Library, along with Julie Henne, Associate Director of Public Relations, appeared before the Board to provide an overview of Benton County library usage and services from 2015, and the new Àve-year strategic plan. Phil Miller, County Attorney, reported on case numbers that the Benton County Attorney’s OfÀce opened up in 2015, noting that there has been a marked increase over case Àlings in previous years: 317 felony, 104 gross misdemeanor, 160 misdemeanor, 125 petty misdemeanor, 79 CHIPS (permanency; child protection), 181 juvenile/criminal, and 62 juvenile/diversion. Miller noted that the County Attorney’s OfÀce continues to do prosecution work for the City of Foley. Joe Janish, Department of Development Director, explained that, currently, Benton County has a Waste Delivery Agreement with Tri-County Solid Waste Management Commission which is a 20 year “put or pay” agreement which has recently expired. He noted that, at the August 20, 2015 Tri-County Solid Waste Commission meeting, the Board decided to continue with the 20-year “put or pay” agreement with Pope/ Douglas Counties; to do so, Tri-County is asking each participant county to enter into, and sign, individual Allocation Agreements for waste deliveries to the Pope/Douglas Joint Solid Waste Management Board facility for a period of 20 years. Janish noted that, under the Agreement, Benton County’s allocation for municipal solid waste delivery (within the Tri-County service area) and liability for any potential shortfall of delivery is 18.1%. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the Benton County Waste Allocation/Delivery Agreement with Pope Douglas, and authorize the Chair to sign. Janish presented the Department of Development 2015 Year End Activity/Revenue Report (602 “actions” totaling $158,564.20). He reported that 34 permits were issued for new homes in 2015, with an average house value of $272,827. Janish noted that projects slated for 2016 include a re-write of the ordinance to allow for “community solar gardens” within the agricultural/rural agricultural areas and pursuing modiÀcations to an alternative local septic ordinance. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:58 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:03 AM. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, reported that, due to the change in access control along Parcel 14 of Benton County Road Rightof-Way Plat 9B, a contract is needed to demonstrate that the Fee Title owner of the parcel and Benton County are in agreement with the location of the access and access control along Mayhew Lake Road. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the Access Agreement between Benton County and Richard R. and Rose A. Leyk, as Trustees of the Richard Ray and Rose Ann Leyk Loving Trust, dated July 10, 1990, and authorize the Chair to sign. Byrd explained that Benton County Road Right-of-Way Plat 9 was adopted showing access control along Mayhew Lake Road, with a break in control near the north edge of Parcel 14; however, during negotiations (after the plat was adopted and recorded), the location of the break was moved south. Byrd stated that, during construction, a driveway entrance was constructed at this PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMARK VOTING SYSTEM Notice is hereby given that a test and demonstration of the AutoMark voting system for the Townships of Langola, Maywood, Minden, St George and Watab will be held in the former Public Works building at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Political Parties, Candidates, Local Election OfÀcials and Members of the Public at large are welcome to attend, ask questions and/or observe the procedures. 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location as part of the CSAH 3 roundabout project; the proposed amended plat is needed to reÁect the correct location of the break in access control and constructed driveway. Bauerly/McMahon unanimous to approve the amended plat, Benton County Road Right of Way Plat 9B, and authorize the Chair to sign. Byrd reported that Century Link has a private easement along CSAH 3 within the City of Sauk Rapids and within the project limits of the “Up the Hill” project, for the purposes of locating their utilities. He pointed out that this easement is needed to facilitate the reconstruction of CSAH 3. Byrd indicated that staff has been able to negotiate the termination of their utility easement and, in return, offer an equivalent parcel of land that Century Link can relocate their utilities to. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the Termination of Utility Easement Agreement between Benton County and Qwest Corp dba Century Link, and authorize the Chair to sign; further, to approve a new Utility Easement Agreement with Qwest Corp dba Century Link, and authorize the Chair to sign. Byrd provided history relating to the Engineering Technician position in the Highway Department from the timeline of pre-2011 to present, noting that the department currently has two Engineering Technician positions (of which one position is vacant) to fulÀll the engineering functions of the department. Byrd provided statistics on recent recruitments, noting that the department has been unable to recruit, and keep, a quality applicant. He stated his belief that, due to market conditions, the position should be upgraded in order to attract quality applicants and keep talent within the department. Byrd noted the need for certiÀed technicians to do inspections on Federal Aid/State Aid projects; if no technicians are available in-house, the county will be forced to hire a consultant. He stated his proposal to create a “Senior Engineering Technician” position that has higher minimum qualiÀcations and more preferred experience, while retaining the current Engineering Technician job description with minor changes; it is hoped that this effort would broaden the applicant pool and create a mechanism for advancement within the county. Byrd noted that, if approved, the next step would be submittal of these position descriptions to GMG for review of appropriate pay grade classiÀcation. In the discussion that followed, Bauerly stated his agreement that the labor market for these types of positions has changed. Popp asked how the existing staff position would be affected. Motion by McMahon to approve submittal of the Senior Engineering Technician and revised Engineering Technician position to GMG for review of appropriate pay grade classiÀcation. Second by Popp for further discussion. In the discussion that followed, it was noted that the motion does not include approval of the Senior Engineering Technician position; rather, to bring back the results of the classiÀcation study for further discussion and possible action. Board consensus that, in the interim, staff should continue recruitment for an Engineering Technician. Motion carried unanimously. Byrd referenced the existing “Benton County Division of Cost Policy” which, basically, outlines what the County will pay on construction projects when partnering with a City or Township; the current policy was last revised and adopted in 2002. He stated that it may be worth reviewing this policy for possible changes—for example, there is no mention of roundabouts in the policy. In the discussion that followed, Byrd stated that he sees this policy as appropriate for a baseline to start negotiations—this could, ultimately, lead to a project-speciÀc agreement that contains detailed cost participation for each entity. Board consensus to review this policy in further detail at a future Committee of the Whole. Popp inquired of the status of the request of Palmer Wireless to use the County-owned tower at Mayhew Lake to provide internet service to customers who lost their service through Clearwire. Byrd stated that a draft agreement with Palmer Wireless is currently under review; an inspection of the tower is being completed to verify that the tower has the structural capacity to add equipment. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: February 12, Open House to celebrate new location of Extension Regional OfÀce in St. Cloud. McMahon/Popp unanimous to adjourn at 11:07 AM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-8-1B NOTICE OF ELECTION – ANNUAL MEETING AND BOARD OF CANVASS The citizens of the Township of Sauk Rapids in the County of Benton and the State of Minnesota, who are qualiÀed to vote at General Elections, are hereby notiÀed that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Meeting will be held at the Sauk Rapids Town Hall on Tuesday, March 8th 2016. Polls will be open from 3:00p.m. Until 8:00p.m. The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:00p.m. Business to be conducted is Revenue Sharing Funds for the Township, and a Storm water runoff policy question and answer session. The board of Canvass will meet on March 8, 2016 following the Annual Meeting to certify the ofÀcial election results. The bad weather alternate date for Election and Annual Meeting is March 15th, 2016. 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ST. CLOUD — Nominations are being sought for the 2016 Outstanding Agricultural Mentor Award. The Outstanding Agricultural Mentor Award is in its fourteenth year and recognizes people in agriculture who have been positive mentors and role models for people in agricultural ¿elds, especially women. Mentors play an integral role in the development of our agricultural leaders and they often go unheralded. Minnesota District 11 AgriWomen formally recognizes the excellent work of these mentors during their annual Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference. Please assist us in recognizing these outstanding mentors by nominating a mentor that has made an impact for agriculturalists. The Outstanding Agricultural Mentor Awards will be presented during the luncheon at the Eighteenth Annual Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference, “Agriculture 2016: ActivateHer” on April 13, 2016 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. Anyone may nominate a mentor to receive this award. You do not have to be in a formal mentoring program to make a nomination. Mentors can be any age or gender and need to have inÀuenced somebody in the ¿eld of agriculture. Although this award is coordinated by Minnesota District 11 AgriWomen, mentors or their

nominators need not be af¿liated with the AgriWomen organization, nor is af¿liation considered criteria for evaluation. Applications are due March 9, 2016 and may be found on the Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference website at www. womensagleadership.org or by e-mailing Emily Wilmes at krek0033@umn.edu. Past Mentoring Award winners include: Carol Abrahamzon, Leah Addington, Susan Anderson, Jim Boerboom, Dr. Michael Boland, Mary Buschette, Tim Claus, Dale Dahl, Steve Dille, Shirley Doering, Sarah D o r n i n k , Yv o n n e Erickson, Annette & Kay Fernholz, Amy Gales, Claudine Goodrich, Mary Hanks, Margaret Hart, Gene Hugoson, Jerry & Linda Jennissen, Robin Kinney, Marie LeFebvre, Kim Lippert, Will Marsh, Robert M a r z o l f , S h e r y l M e s h k e , B e c k y M e y e r, M i c h a e l Miron, Former Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau, Doris Mold, Natasha Mortenson, Sherry Newell-Opitz, Melissa Norby, Mary Ellen Otremba, Barb Overlie, Barb Piehl, Steve Pooch, Bernie Quist, Lavyne Rada, Juanita Reed-Boniface, Kris Schmitt, Yvonne Simon, Jim Stordahl, Linda Tank, Julie Tesch, Tamia Trulson, Donna Ulseth, Susan VonBank, Cliff Vrieze, Don Wick, Stephanie Wohlhuter, Louise Worm and Pat Yeagle.

ST. CLOUD – Over 50 people gathered at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud on Feb. 18 for an inaugural Women in Agriculture Conference sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension. From grandmothers to dairy princesses, women from around the region and beyond networked and learned about farm communication and relations, farm transitioning and estate planning, farm payroll and tax planning, and farm image. The event was held to help empower women to learn, lead, manage and network within the agriculture industry. Keynote speaker Dr. Robert Milligan, Cornell Professor Emeritus and Senior Consultant with Dairy Strategies, LLC challenged the women in attendance to address the future of their farm business during his one and half hour interactive speech titled “Leadership for a Successful Tomorrow.” “The future of, not only, your family, but the families of your employees is really in your hands, and that is a huge responsibility,” Milligan said. Milligan started his keynote address reminiscing about his youth on the farm in 1947 where he would harvest loose hay onto wagons with hayforks. “Today we have a very different situation,” Milligan said. “That means we have a very different scenario of how we run the business as well. In the past, if you worked darn hard you could make a living. In the 1960s that changed and not only did you have to work hard, but you had to make smart management decisions.” Milligan went on about how the farm had changed over time before adding, “I believe we’re in the next tran-

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sition. You still have to work hard, that hasn’t changed, you still have to manage the cows and crops well, but the new additional role is to be a leader. This is the real challenge.” The women were versed in strategic leadership skills, which encompassed vision, strategy and culture. According to Milligan, vision is the “why” and motivates people; strategy incorporates “what” and explains the direction being taken to fulÀll the vision; and culture answers “how” and requires the group to align their behavior to achieve op-

erational excellence. “Culture is probably the least talked about and most important aspect of business,” Milligan said. During the session, Milligan stated that men and women had unique attributes to their genders and asked the crowd to respond with things they thought women were typically better at than men. The group responded with answers such as nurturing, communication and multi-tasking. “You have some competitive advantage in your businesses in some areas that will

be incredibly instrumental in their success. They are within the vision and culture areas. We can all work on strategy, but the emotion part and being able to express and talk about your emotions are much more important. You can provide some leadership in these areas,” Milligan said. “The required change in the industry is because the world is changing, but what I’m trying to say today is women can have a fantastically important key , role in making that change happen.”

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el since 2002. crop and That’s a cut of livestock The 56 percent from production. three years ago, Now those Business driving net cash s u r p l u s e s of Farming farm income unare dragder the 10 year ging down by average. income with Roger Strom At this point, corn and Ag it will take a poor s o y b e a n Columnist__________ __________ growing season prices down or a big increase 50 to 60 percent from the record highs in export sales to improve crop prices. of 2012. Pork producers are also The latest numbers from USDA forecast a drop in farm going to see little relief with proÀts for the third straight predictions of hog prices down year and farm income that over 5 percent as a result of could drop to its lowest lev- big increases in production

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has been up 5 percent over the last 10 months since their milk production quotas were lifted. There has already been an increase in Chinese dairy product buying and while it’s impossible to predict what Russia will do, if they end their embargo in August there would be a huge shift in global demand As with all things in farming, there are a lot of variables that will come into play this year, and while the experts say there won’t be a full-blown recession, for a lot of farmers it’s going to feel that way.

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Sustainable groundwater use in Little Rock Creek Area of Benton and Morrison counties to be discussed The public is invited to attend the Àrst meeting of the Little Rock Creek Sustainable Groundwater Use Planning Project Advisory Team, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at Rice City Hall. Groundwater use in the Little Rock Creek area has been increasing at a faster rate than across the rest of the state. The risk of overuse and contamination grows along with increased groundwater use. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working with the Project Advisory Team and area resi-

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Rajkowski to wrestle at state by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER The Sauk Rapids-Rice wrestling team worked hard at sections on Saturday, and for Hunter Rajkowski, that hard work paid off. “I’ve been wrestling all my life and it’s my Àrst time going to state, so it feels surreal,” Rajkowski said. “The support from the team last weekend was incredible. I got all sorts of high-Àves and hugs.” Throughout his life, Rajkowski’s dad has been one of his biggest supporters. “He’s been there for me through my whole wrestling career, so it’s cool that I’ve made it this far with him as a part of the coaching staff,” Rajkowski said. Rajkowski is the only one from the team who qualiÀed for state, an honor he doesn’t take lightly. “I’m very grateful that I get to represent the team in this way, especially since I’m the only one. I do wish I had some of my teammates by my side, but hopefully I can actually make something of it,” Rajkowski said. After going through some tough matches throughout the season, Rajkowski feels conÀdent, but nervous, going PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA into state. Rajkowski placed Àrst in his class at the sections meet last “I wrestled a Cambridge weekend and will represent Sauk Rapids-Rice at the state kid at Rumble on the Red meet.

in Fargo earlier this season. It was a tough match, but I pulled out ahead. I just hope I’m able to do that again at state. It’ll be hard because the only opponent I know is the guy I wrestle in the Àrst round,” Rajkowski said. This season, Rajkowski went 28-8. On Saturday, he received a bye in the Àrst round. In the quarterÀnals round, Rajkowski won by technical fall over Haden Bjorge of Moorhead. In the semiÀnals, he won by decision over Dallas Hooper of St. Cloud Tech with a score of 5-4. In the Àrst place match, Rajkowski won by decision over Ben Bogart of Alexandria with a score of 3-1. He placed Àrst in the 126-pound weight class.

Other results from the sections meet: Jared Spohn placed fourth in the 106-pound weight class. In the championship round 1, Spohn received a bye. In the quarterfinals, he won by decision over Zavier Grefe of Rocori with a score of 103. In the semifinals, Spohn lost by major decision to Israel Navarro of Willmar with a score of 168. In the consensual semifinals, Spohn won by major decision over Sam Fernholz of Sartell-St. Stephen with a score of 10-2. In the third place match, Spohn lost by decision to Gabe Nagel of Little Falls with a score of 7-4. Brady Vait placed fourth in the 113-pound weight class. He received a bye in the first round. In the quarterfinals, Vait won by major decision over James Mann of Rocori with a score of 11-0. In the semifinals, Vait lost by decision

Storm girls’ winning streak ends at 8 by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER Andy Skillingstad and Bailey Becker continued to be a solid 1-2 punch in the conference as they combined for 40 points and 18 rebounds as the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls’ basketball team extended its winning streak to eight games with a 58-31 win over Fergus Falls. The Storm opened up a huge Àrst-half lead, heading into the locker room at halftime up 26-8. Both Becker and Skillingstad each had four baskets in the Àrst half to lead the Storm. Skillingstad added six more baskets in the second half to Ànish with 23 points as the Storm controlled the inside game. In fact, they didn’t make a three-pointer all night, mainly because they didn’t need to. Becker Ànished

with 17 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists, falling just one board short of a triple-double. Angela Konz added 10 points and 10 rebounds to help pace the squad. The win improved the Storm to 15-7 on the season.

Fergus Falls 8 23 – 31 Sauk Rapids-Rice 26 22 – 58 Scoring: Staci Meyer 2 (4 rebounds), Bailey Roscoe 2, Bailey Becker 17 (9 rebounds 10 assists), Andi Skillingstad 23 (9 rebounds), Angela Konz 10 (10 rebounds), Brandi Roscoe 2, Sydney Plemel 2.

Alexandria 60 Sauk Rapids-Rice 25 Unfortunately all good things come to an end, and that is what happened to the Storm’s winning streak when they met up with Àrst-place Alexandria last Thursday. The Cardinals proved why they are in Àrst place in the Central Lakes Conference

with a 60-25 win. The Cardinals defense gave the Storm Àts all night and held them to just 14 Àrst-half points and only 11 in the second half. Konz led the Storm with 11 and Becker Ànished with seven. Skillingstad was held to three points, but she grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.

Alexandria 35 25 – 60 Sauk Rapids-Rice 14 11 – 25 Scoring: Becker 7 (6 rebounds), Skillingstad 3 (8 rebounds), Konz 11, B Roscoe 2, Jada Turner 2.

Brainerd 64 Sauk Rapids-Rice 53 Unfortunately the Storm couldn’t get back on the wining track when they faced the Warriors in Brainerd on Monday night. Despite an improved offense and four three-pointers from Becker and 22 points from Skillingstad, the Storm came

up short 64-53. Brainerd led 27-26 at the half and then slowly crept ahead in the second half for the 11-point win. Skillingstad was impressive with 16 rebounds to go with her 22 points. Becker Ànished with 14 points and six assists. Staci Meyer added seven points, three rebounds, Àve assists and four steals. The Storm has two more games remaining on their schedule as they gear up for section playoffs. They host Zimmermann Thursday before traveling to St. Cloud Tech for their season Ànale on Friday. Sauk Rapids 26 27 – 53 Brainerd 27 37 – 64 Scoring: Meyer 7 (3 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals) B Roscoe 2, Becker 14 (4 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals), Skillingstad 22 (16 rebounds), Konz 2, Torvik 5, Brooklyn Harren 1.

Storm win third straight game Seeded number three in Section 8AAA

by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER Three is a lucky number for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Boys Basketball Team. The Storm is on a threegame winning streak and earned the third seed in the Section 8AAA tournament. SR-R, 15-11 overall, moved up to the third seed after two more impressive wins last week. They won in Alexandria Feb. 16 and then knocked off Brainerd at home on Friday night, Feb. 19. Both avenged earlier season losses. “I think the best part for us is we are playing our best basketball at the end of the year,” said head coach Rich Spiczka. “We are doing almost everything better – defending, moving the ball, rebounding, etc.” The Storm started their playoffs with a home game against sixth-seeded Thief River Falls Feb. 23. The winner of that game will play Saturday, Feb. 27 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Cloud State University. “We just need to continue to play good basketball, play together and play with energy,” said Spiczka. “When we play our best we can be a tough team to beat.” The Storm showed that against Brainerd. After falling behind 3228 at halftime, SR-R turned up the defensive pressure and outscored Brainerd by 16 points, 40-24, in the second

half. They Ànished with 10 steals and three blocks in the game. “We were able to cause problems with our pressure in the second half and that seemed to change the game,” Spiczka said. Balanced scoring and free throw shooting were also critical in the win. The Storm had Àve different players score eight points or more and they hit 1112 free throws in the game. Senior Kobe Boraas led the squad with 22 points. B 32 24 56 SR-R 28 40 68 SR-R scoring: Anthony Massman 8 (5 rebounds, 3 steals),

Tyler Kranz 10 (6 rebounds), Camden Jackson 12 (3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals), Cody Landwehr 16 (16 rebounds), Boraas 22 (3 rebounds).

SR-R 52, Alexandria 49 The Storm evened the season series against the Cardinals when they went to Alexandria Feb. 16 and won by three points. Earlier this season Alexandria had downed SR-R 61-45. “We played much better and took care of the basketball against their 1-2-2 trap. We also shot the ball much better,” Spiczka said. The game was tight

throughout. There were 10 lead changes and neither team led by more than six points. The difference was the Storms defense. They held the Cardinals to 35 percent, 17-48, shooting in the game. Boraas was nearly unstoppable for the Storm. He scored 30 points and shot 1119 from the Àeld and six of six from the free-throw line. SR-R 27 25 52 A 29 20 49 SR-R scoring: Kranz 9 (8 rebounds), Jackson 3 (3 rebounds, 5 steals), Landwehr 8 (9 rebounds), Boraas 30, Kuerkow Tongyik 2.

8AAA Boys Basketball

to Cael Carlson of Willmar with a score of 6-0. In the consensual semifinals, Vait won by technical fall over Simon Pantzke of Little Falls. In the third place match, Vait lost by decision to Nick Pelach of Sartell-St. Stephen with a score of 10-5. Zac Spohn placed third in the 120-pound weight class. He received a bye in the first round. In the quarterfinals, Spohn won by fall over Spencer Strempke of Little Falls. In the semifinals, he won by decision over Braden Kramer of Brainerd with a score of 4-2. In the first place match, Spohn lost by fall to Rylee Molitor of SartellSt. Stephen. In the second place match, he lost by decision to Alex Kern of St. Cloud Tech with a score of 7-5. Tony Bemboom placed fourth in the 132-pound weight class. He received a bye in the first round. At the quarterfinals, he won by major decision over Jacob Larson of Moorhead with a score of 13-4. At the semifinals, Bemboom lost by decision to Lane Rutten of Little Falls with a score of 10-3. In the consensual semifinals, he won by decision over Jake Fernholz of Sartell-St. Stephen with a score of 9-4. In the third place match, he lost by sudden victory to Drew Robinson of Brainerd. David Nelson placed sixth in the 138-pound weight class and received a bye in the first round. In the quarterfinals, Nelson lost by fall to Luke Dorn of St. Cloud Tech. In the consensual semifinals round 2, Nelson won by decision over Logan Mark of Moorhead with a score of 6-3. In the consensual semifinals round 3, Nelson won by medical forfeit over Wyatt Lillemoe of Little Falls. In the consensual semifinals, he lost by

major decision to Blake Olhausen of Alexandria with a score of 101. In the fifth place match, Nelson lost by decision to Max Boran of Brainerd with a score of 9-2. Marcus Santillana placed eighth in the 145-pound weight class and received a bye in the first round. In the quarterfinals, he lost by fall to Andy Schlosser of Brainerd. In the consensual semifinals round 2, he won by major decision over Alex Moritz of Sartell-St. Stephen with a score of 15-2. In the consensual semifinals round 3, he lost by fall to Sam Nagel of Little Falls. Andrew Syvertson placed eighth in the 182-pound weight class and received a bye in the first round. In the quarterfinals, he lost by decision to A.J. Jenks of Little Falls with a score of 6-0. In the consensual semifinals round 2, he won by fall over Braxton Garceau of St. Cloud Tech. In the consensual semifinals round 3, he lost by major decision to Logan Theodore of Brainerd with a score of 8-0. Luke Barringer placed third in the 285-pound weight class and received a bye in the first round. In the quarterfinals, he lost by fall to Gage Blechinger of Little Falls. In the consensual semifinals round 2, he won by fall over Logyn Miller of St. Cloud Tech. In the consensual semifinals round 3, he won by fall over Isaak Hines of Brainerd. In the consensual semifinals, he won by fall over Deryk Neu of Alexandria. In the third place match, he won by decision over Muhamad Abdi of Moorhead with a score of 4-3. In the second place match, he lost by rule to Gage Blechinger of Little Falls.

Leading the Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Brandie Roscoe Parents: Jen and Lane Grade: 12 Accomplishment: Is a senior forward on the Sauk RapidsRice girls basketball team.

What do you like most about basketball? I like the high intensity of the game and the atmosphere of our team. We all get along so well and it carries onto the basketball court. What is your favorite thing to do on the Áoor? I love working as a team with my teammates. When we get in our rhythm we can do amazing things. Tell us about the most memorable game you’ve ever been a part of. The most memorable game I’ve been a part of would have to be the Àrst game of the season against Little Falls. The whole game was back and forth and it came down to the last minute. We were down by one with a couple seconds left and Angela Konz put up the game winning shot. I have never been more excited. What has been your favorite high school class to date? Explain. My favorite class is art because I love being able to be creative and be able to start with nothing and turn it into something amazing. Tell us about a skill you possess that most people don’t know. I can wiggle my ears when I smile. What are some words you like to live by? Now or never. What is your favorite meal, movie, social media and song? My favorite meal is lasagna, my favorite movie is The Blind Side, my favorite social media is Twitter, and my favorite song is My House by Flo Rida, we listen to it before every game. What are your future plans? I plan to attend St. Cloud State to become a nurse. Leading the Storm is Sponsored by:

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SPORTS

Granite City freezes La Crosse Lumberjacks win weekend series by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER Friday and Saturday’s games at Sports Arena East were much of the same. During both events between Granite City and the La Crosse Freeze, the Lumberjacks came out ahead, winning 5-2. Penalties littered the game, and the Jacks and Freeze completed the twoday series with a whopping 282 minutes and six game ejections. Granite City’s forward Adam Marty led the Lumberjacks on Feb. 19 with two goals. Marty’s goal during the Àrst period put the Jacks up 1-0 and the team never lost the lead. He was PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

Wearing their Defending the Blue Line jerseys, the Granite City Lumberjacks team congratulates each other after a Áawless play by forwards Andrej Jamnicky, Tommy Hall and Spencer Zwiener that tied the game with the La Crosse Freeze Feb. 20.

assisted by forward Mathew Sprink, and later in the third by forward Braden Altena and defenseman Casey Esselman. Altena had an unassisted goal during the second period and put points on the board with additional goal-scorers, forwards Lucas Carroll and Tommy Hall (empty net). Granite City’s forwards Chase Di Bari, Tommy Giller and defenseman Spencer Nelson each chipped in one assist. Although given six opportunities, none of Granite City’s Àve goals were scored during a power play. The Freeze had Àve power play chances but broke the Granite City defense only once. Freeze goalie Andrew Wagner faced 26 shots on goal with 22 saves while goalie Mac Berglove saved 22 of 24 shots for his Granite City team. La Crosse sat 88 minutes on 16 infractions and the Lumberjacks 50 minutes on 13. La Crosse players Jared Bromberg and Noah Hallbeck were ejected from the game. Saturday’s game had a similar outcome, but Granite City capitalized on its power play opportunities to steal the show during the third period. The game got off to a literal rough start with penalties and game ejections for Àghting on both Granite City’s Eric Moser and La Crosse’s Reid

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

After receiving a through-trafÀc pass from Tommy Hall (right), Andrej Jamnicky beats La Crosse goalie Will Graves during the game Feb. 20 at Sports Arena East. Brown. After a full period of no scoring, the Freeze entered the second with a quick goal putting the Jacks down 1-0. But in a perfect pass-play by Granite City, forward Andrej Jamnicky beat La Crosse goalie Will Graves, blocker side

and gained a point. Jamnicky was assisted by forwards Spencer Zwiener and Hall. The Jacks ended the second 1-1. During the third period, the Jacks lit up the goal light with four goals in the last 12

minutes. Defenseman Tyler Mros scored an unassisted power play goal, followed quickly by another power play goal by Hall. Hall was assisted by Mros and forward Matt Flom. Carroll then scored during regular play with the help of forwards John Suess and Will Mix, and Mix notched an empty netter with the help of Suess and Marty ending the game 5-2, Granite City. Berglove recorded 18 saves on 20 shots and Graves 20 on 24. La Crosse had 93 penalty minutes on 21 infractions and Granite City sat 51 on 12. La Crosse had additional game ejections of Sam Wenner and Patrick Gazich. Granite City hosts the Alexandria Blizzard Friday, Feb. 26 before going on the road Saturday and Sunday for a three-game weekend.

Sauk Rapids-Rice boys’ hockey team’s season ends with 5-0 loss by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys’ hockey team’s season came to an end in the quarterÀnals of the Section 5A playoffs with a 5-0 loss to Pine City/Rush City. The No. 4-seeded Storm outshot the No. 5 Dragons 30-28, but they were shut out by Dragon goalie Luke Murphy.

The Dragons also got a natural hat trick from Jonah Bergstrom, who scored twice in the Àrst period and once in the second to build a 3-0 lead. The Dragons added two third period goals for the 5-0 win. Lukas Marlin made 23 stops in goal. The Storm ended the season with a 5-21 record. Top-seeded Princeton defeated the Dragons in the semiÀnals 9-4 and will face No. 3

seed Monticello/Annandale/ Maple Lake in the section Ànal Thursday in Isanti. The Storm will graduate Àve seniors from this year’s squad: Austin Anderson, Calvin Barthel, Jake Hommerding, Brandon Mixell and Dean Marlin. Mixell and Barthel tied for the team lead with 10 goals each. Barthel led with 25 points.

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