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Awards Stolen truck recovered from Mayhew Lake night by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER
MAYHEW LAKE TOWNSHIP – A stolen truck that was discovered at the bottom of Mayhew Lake on Jan. 3 by an ice angler was removed from the lake on Thursday. Authorities are warning lake users that a significant hole had to be cut into the ice and that those venturing onto the lake to be on the lookout for this area, which has been clearly marked with barrier tape. On Jan. 4, Benton County Sheriff’s Office located a truck that had been reported stolen in March of 2000. They were alerted to the truck on Jan. 3 when a caller reported that they had lowered a cam-
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Sauk Rapids Fire Department Chief Jason Fleming welcomed his department, their family and community members at the annual award night Jan. 15 at Coyote Moon Grille Lounge.
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Rockwood Estates death determined as suicide by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER
RICE – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Anoka County Medical Examiner’s office have released information surrounding the October 2015 death of a Rockwood Estate’s resident. They have determined 44-year-old Rice resident Tammra Baker’s death was a suicide. On Oct. 14, 2015 at about 1 p.m., the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting Baker was the victim of a gunshot wound. Deputies, officers, fire fighters, and paramedics responded to the scene in Rockwood Estates mobile home park. Baker was pronounced dead at the scene and an investigation, which included an autopsy, toxicology testing, interviews, and forensic examinations of evidence found at the crime scene, was initiated. Baker’s husband gave a statement indicating that Baker used a firearm to commit suicide inside their home. “The Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension spent many hours at the death scene
searching for and gathering evidence. The investigation into the cause of a person’s death is the most important undertaking any law enforcement agency is tasked with and must be completed with all due diligence to ensure public safety. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Anoka County Medical Examiner’s Office took all available steps to ensure that the evidence found at the scene was consistent with the eye witness testimony offered by Baker’s husband,” Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck said. According to Heck, the evidence found at the scene was sent for forensic testing and analysis. These tests included gun-shot residue testing of samples taken from both Baker and her husband and DNA analysis of the surfaces on the firearm. The autopsy findings and forensic tests were consistent with the finding that Baker’s death was a suicide. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in this investigation by the Rice Police Department, Rice Fire Department, Gold Cross Ambulance, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office.
era down through the ice to look for fish and observed what appeared to be a pickup truck submerged in the lake. Deputies responded to the scene and used a camera to look at the submerged pickup truck. The truck was found about 100 yards north of the public access at a point about 25 yards from the west shore of the lake in 12 feet of water. The condition of the pickup truck suggested that it had been submerged for a significant period of time. The next day divers from the Stearns/ Benton Dive Team responded to the scene to search the truck PHOTO SUBMITTED and the area around the truck. The Benton County Sheriff ’s Office removed a submerged The divers found that the Dodge Ram truck from Mayhew Lake on Jan. 4. truck was empty and the area around the truck did not contain any items of evidentiary the license plate on the truck been reported stolen in March value. A registration search on showed that this vehicle had of 2000 from an address in
Engineering the future VEX Storm Robotics advances to state competition by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – When you walk into room SW230 after regular school hours at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, you might not know what’s going on. The array of students zoned into laptops, remotely controlling objects or tinkering with what might be the largest Erector set you’ve ever seen, seems outright chaotic at first. But that’s only because there’s excitement in the air. This is Storm Robotics. The SRRHS Storm Robotics and alliances VEX Team No. 9210 recently took first place in a four-week tournament at the St. Cloud Technical & Community College. The 24-team tournament qualified STORM to compete against 60 other teams at the State VEX Robotics Competition on Jan. 29 and 30 at the River’s Edge Convention Center. In addition they received the highest VEX honor when they were presented the Excellence Award for their commitment and dedication to hard work and quality. Ideate: what is Storm Robotics? Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the heart of the robotics program, which was created six years ago at SRRHS. Storm Robotics is a co-curricular program, which means after-school activity correlates with a second trimester
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Students (from left) Brian Kahl, Mason Nash and Marcus Moldaschel work on the team’s VEX robot on Jan. 8.
energy technology and robotics class. “The class focuses on energy and power as well as robotics,” said Storm Robotics advisor and industrial technology teacher Adam Johnson. “Robotics coincides with energy and technology because many of the curricular teachings can be applied.” Storm Robotics focuses on a wide-range of engineering and competition. There are computer programmers, electrical engineers, build-
team, 3-D printers, CAD designers and more. The team has many projects in its room including VEX Robotics, FIRST Robotics and a Humanoid Project. A few SCSU engineering students volunteer their time to help mentor the up-and-coming engineers. In both class and after school, the students learn quick problem solving skills, rapid prototyping and ways to strategize. “Ideate, create and solve. This is what I teach over and
smaller scale. Principal Susan of the evening “One District, Paasch and another faculty One Book” was in the making no longer with the district, and we were already planning attended a presentation at the on what this could look like in our commu2011 Internationnity,” Rogholt al Reading Assosaid. ciation ConferThe proence in Orlando, gram launched Fla. The session less than a was called “One year later with School, One “The Cricket in Book” and was Times Square.” presented by Although the Read to Them, first book was Inc. chosen because “We thought Read to Them, it was such a Inc. already great idea and had materials we were so inMegan Rogholt and established spired. That evening we called Dr. Bittman to curriculum, there hasn’t been discuss the possibility of do- a set criteria for choosing the ing this in one of our schools. book after the initial infancy. “We’ve tried to pick His immediate response was, ‘Think bigger.’ One School, something that’s familiar or One Book wasn’t enough for very interesting to elementary our district — we needed to age kids. Some of the reading push the limits. By the end levels have been a little more
difficult, but they were still good reads for the kids,” Rogholt said. The books are funded solely by the school. This year, 1,660 books will be dispersed throughout the community. “The district has made this a priority,” Rogholt said. “Dr. Bittman and our district firmly believes in equal access and opportunity. By giving every elementary family in our district a book, we are encouraging a love for reading and at the same time promoting the importance of literacy and family engagement. The district has really worked hard to manage the budget so we are able to fund this program. They’ve made this a priority and they know every child deserves the opportunity
over to my students. Define the problem, ideate a potential solution and keep doing so until you find the best solution possible. Sometimes the strategy is going to be completely different from one idea to the next and some ideas are always going to work better than others,” Johnson said. Create: making Storm Robotics “When we first started we
One District, One Book
Sauk Rapids-Rice program promotes literacy, togetherness by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – In one month from now, a Sunday after-church brunch at Jimmy’s could have a slightly different feel. As your servers deliver pancakes and omelets, they will ask you if you need anything else; however, some might have a different question — did you read the chapter last night? This is the ultimate goal of a program the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district began in February 2012. “One District, One Book” is an effort to spread the love of reading community-wide. The idea has hopes that everyone in the community would pick up the chosen book, read a chapter a
night throughout the month of February, and be able to discuss the book not just in their homes and classrooms, but when they are out and about as well. To kick off “I Love to Read Month” the district will announce the chosen book for 2016 on Jan. 29 and disperse a free paperback chapter book to each elementary family in the district. “Each year it’s getting a little bit bigger,” said Megan Rogholt, the district’s elementary literacy coach. “It’s usually about December when I begin getting emails and phone calls wondering if we are continuing the program another year.” “One District, One Book” came to the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district on a much
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Robotics continued on pg. 4B
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016
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Awards night recognizes many
by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
BENTON COUNTY — The Sauk Rapids fire department, their families and community members gathered Friday, Jan. 16 at Coyote Moon Grille Lounge to honor and award its members for their ongoing service and dedication to Sauk Rapids and the surrounding communities. Chief of Minnesota State Patrol Colonel Matt Langer attended the banquet and addressed the room with a heartfelt speech regarding the work of fire departments and other communityserving occupations. “You have a fire in your blood to make a difference,” Langer said. “It’s a noble calling to say you want to save lives. Consider how important that is. You volunteer your hearts, your minds and your personal safety, and we should never take that for granted.” Langer went on to speak about generational differences and chal-
lenged the newest members of the department sit down with the men who have decades of service to gain their knowledge. “The wisdom and experience they have only comes with time. Your job is to learn from them,” Langer said. He continued to address the veteran firefighters. “Pull your chair up to the young guys and do everything you can to understand where they are coming from and why they are here. Help them learn because that mutual respect between the 15-minute firefighter and the 30-year veteran firefighter is what will make your organization better in the future,” Langer said. The Sauk Rapids Fire Department Awards Night commenced with an induction of new firefighters, presentation of years of service awards, recognition of Allen Olson for his 30 years of service, recognition of Bonnie Skillrud for her 42 years as a dispatcher and the 2015 Firefighter of the Year Award, which was presented to Neil Bueckers.
PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER The Chief of Minnesota State Patrol Colonel Matt Langer Alan Olson received a clock plaque for his 30 years of service gave a speech at the awards banquet. Langer advised the to the department. Olson had a 92.97 percent response-to-call group to work through the generational differences of the derate for 2015. partment.
www.sauk rapids herald.com (Right) Three men became official members of the Sauk Rapids Fire Department after completing their year probation. Tim Hochhalter (left) and Jared Powell stand here with their wives Ashley and Keri. Tyler Heinen (right) Chief Jason Fleming awarded Neil Bueckers (right) the 2015 joins them in the picture. Fireman of the Year award at the annual banquet Jan. 15.
Drawdown proposed for Little Rock Lake by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
WATAB TOWNSHIP– Members of the Little Rock Lake Association filled the Watab Town Hall at their Jan. 9 meeting to listen to guest speaker Eric Altena, area fisheries manager at the Little
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Robotics continued from front but now there are so many opportunities,” Johnson said. Because the program is funded on private sector donations and district budgets, it allows students from every background to participate in STEM enhanced learning. The two aspects of the program are not required of each other so students who play sports or are involved in other activities or obligations along with those who are not in the classroom setting, are allowed to come and go as they please. “It’s all interest because if you’re not interested there is no point,” said senior McKinley Lain. “That’s why we opened it up to different things like if someone wants to build the website or if someone wants to just sit here and program, and be an asset to us. You come in, you tell us what you want to do or you come in and tell us you have no idea, and we put you on a job until you learn.” Lain enjoys being involved in a program where students can find themselves. “When we go to the schools and introduce younger students to some of the things we’ve built, their eyes light up. And typically the student’s whose eyes light up are the students who aren’t interested in your typical English or history. It’s the students who don’t know where they apply yet. This gives them the opportunity to see where they can apply,” Lain said. “You get all kinds of personalities, all kind of attitudes and you all just jive together. It’s really exciting. What’s crazy to realize is a lot of these students are the students who without robotics wouldn’t have a drive because they wouldn’t know where to put their efforts.” Solve: riving solutions Things get hectic for
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation is entering its third year of evaluating the 55 miles per hour speed limit on all two-lane highways in the state. The five-year study is a legislative mandate to look at the speed limits and make recommendations about increasPHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER ing the speed to 60 mph. Of the roads studied in The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm Robotics team will be competing at the 2016 VEX State Robot2014 and 2015, 1,190 miles ics Competition on Jan. 29 and 30 at River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. were raised to 60 miles per hour and 305 miles remained Storm Robotics at this time at 55, according to MnDOT’s of year. As they prepare for speeds limit report to the Legthe VEX state competition, islature released Jan. 15, 2016. they’re also almost two weeks In 2016, MnDOT will into their six-week build seaevaluate speed limits on 1,068 son for FIRST Robotics. Each miles of roads. “A properly selected speed competition has its own rules, limit can increase the safety of regulations and design conthe roadway by creating unistraints, but all projects come form travel speeds for all vewith an objective or goal. The hicles, and by setting realistic only difference between the driver expectations of those level the students compete at trying to cross or enter the
and the college level is that they received a micro-controller whereas in college students build their own. The VEX competition is a year-round competition where teams may adapt and change their robot constantly for competition. Storm Robotics began building their robot for the “Nothing but net” VEX competition about two weeks into the school year. The robot can drive, load foam balls into its shooting mechanism and launch the balls into a net. It can also lift other robots. One unique aspect of the VEX competition is that it allows students to be helpful and collaborate with other teams. “The way it works is we make alliances with other teams,” Lain said. “You don’t necessarily have to be the best robot at the competition, if
roadway,” said Julie Whitcher, assistant state traffic safety engineer. Minnesota has about 7,000 miles of two-lane, two-way roads. About 5,000 of these miles cross the borders of different MnDOT districts and require coordination between the districts. The remaining 2,000 miles that don’t cross district boundaries were not assigned for study. They will be studied but the schedule is left to the discretion of the districts. Not all roads studied will be approved for an increase. The increases are based on a traffic and engineering investigation of each location, which includes looking at past crash rates, physical attributes of the highway such as shoulder widths and access points, and what speed drivers are currently driving. The legislative report, which includes the 2014 and 2015 study results as well as a timeline of all the roads to be studied, is posted a http://www. dot.state.mn.us/govrel/reports. html.
Pulse on People Senior McKinley Lain programs a hand that is part of a humanoid project as team member Adam Iburg looks on. The humanoid project is essentially a robot the team has programmed to react identically to a human.
you can give the most help to another team. There are a lot of teams who will work at being the best at shooting from their square, but they only have so many preloads from that point, so we wanted to be really good at driving. They aren’t going to alliance with another team who is good at shooting from the square. They are going to look for the next best team who can drive. We can do more in the field, which allows us to appeal
to their team. Our strengths would align with their faults.” In addition to the VEX Robotic competition, the Storm have recently began their six-week build allotment for the FIRST Robotics Competition. If you’d like to know more about the Storm Robotics team visit their website http://stormrobotic.weebly. com or watch them at competition at the River’s Edge Convention Center Jan. 29 and 30.
One Book continued from front_______________ to find the power of reading.” In addition to the intent of families reading the selected chapter each night, the schools plan activities around the book all month long. Kick-off day is perhaps the most anticipated as the classrooms reorganized into what Sauk Rapids-Rice calls “family classrooms.” On kick-off day all siblings join each other and spend the day together reading and participating in literacy activities around the book. Those without siblings in the school are paired with at least one student from their homeroom so they know someone. All teachers have students from kindergarten through grade five in their room during that day. The students read the first chapter together, create an art project, learn science related to the book and more. “So many connections are made that day. You really see it during the month when kids are passing in the halls and remembering each other. It’s one of the best days for behavior and engagement. You see the older kids step into the role model position because they know they have younger students watching them,” Rogholt said. And the program is working. “Kids are so much more engaged in reading,” Rogholt said. “Of course during that month our kids are talking about it all the time. In February we have a lot of intentionality on this book. Most of the kids are reading it so there is a lot of discussion happening. But we’re seeing that carry over. We’ve really seen it with Humphrey books and those that have more of a series to them. They are just flying off the shelves in the libraries. These kids want to keep reading.” “One District, One Book” has been so successful that Read to Them, Inc. invited the district to co-present their version of “One School, One Book” at the spring 2013 IRA conference. And other districts, including St. Cloud and Sartell, have joined Sauk Rapids-Rice in their program. “It’s growing. It’s not only going to be Sauk Rapids and this community, but we want to get all of Central Min-
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Area students named to NDSU dean’s list FARGO, N.D. — Five students from Rice were among the 3,782 North Dakota State University students placed on the fall 2015 dean’s list. These students include Ashton L. Haider, pharmaceutical sciences; Jennifer M. Lukach, animal science; Nathan D. Maciej, university studies; Michael R. McConnell, dietetics; and Amanda R. Schubert, pharmacy. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least nine class credits to qualify for the spring list. The full dean’s list also can be found at www.ndsu. edu/registrar. Local students named to MSU Moorhead dean’s list MOORHEAD, Minn. – Five Sauk Rapids students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement for fall semester 2015. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor. The students included were Shalen Anderson, communication studies; Katie Grabinger, music education; Jessica Gruba, film production; Sierra Obioha, film production; and Sydney Stracke, sustainability. Sauk Rapids students receive degrees from NDSUFARGO, N.D. — Four students from Sauk Rapids were among the 847 students tograduate from North Dakota State University in fall 2015. These students included, Corey Dean Landowski, BS sport management; Joshua Jerome Majeski, BS criminal justice; Adam Mitchell Pflipsen, BS criminal justice; and John Roger Schutz, BS computer science.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016
OPINION
Young Wolves struggling to develop The Minnesowhile providing ta Timberwolves limited value. had an incredibly These veterans difficult start to the are not provid2015-2016 basketing leadership ball season, with by example; president of basthey are stealketball operations ing valuable and head coach minutes from by ANDY THAYER Flip Saunders young players passing away on SPORTS COLUMNIST who are only the eve of opengoing to coning night. Flip was more than tinue to develop through ina figurehead for this team; game experience. Rick Adelhe was the architect who as- man let Kevin Martin learn sembled the novel roster con- on the fly when he was comcept of combining promising ing up with the Sacramento young players with a sprin- Kings. He played 27 minkling of über-veterans who utes per game in his second were intended to provide on- season back in 2005-2006. court leadership and off-court Likewise, Larry Brown gave mentorship. He was the cook Tayshaun Prince 33 minutes who was supposed to combine per game in his second seaall of these ingredients into a son back in 2003-2004. Both developmental stew that was of those players were coming expected to surprise oppo- up on title contending teams, nents this year with their ath- and both of those coaches leticism, effort and poise. still found minutes for their Instead, with Flip's pass- young players because they ing, the entire project derailed. knew they represented the fuWhile I have no idea exactly ture of those franchises. Why how Flip Saunders intended can't Sam Mitchell grasp this to bring along his young studs concept and learn that it's time and develop his rotations for these washed-up players around his savvy veterans, it is (and to a lesser degree, Kevin clear that interim head coach Garnett and Andre Miller, who Sam Mitchell is equally con- have been more productive in fused. I don't want to come fewer minutes than Martin and down too hard on Mitchell, Prince) to take a back seat? because he was obviously Is Mitchell afraid of losput in a difficult situation, but ing games? The team is 13the Wolves have more than 29! How much worse can it enough talent to be better than get? Wouldn't any rational fan 13-29 at this point in the sea- rather be 9-33 and see LaVine/ son. Muhammad/Dieng/Bjelica The biggest problem I see getting consistent minutes? I is that the team has no estab- think the model here is Oklalished rotations. A big part of homa City, where Kevin Duachieving sustained success rant, Russell Westbrook and in the NBA is developing on- company represented the most court chemistry between team- analogous core of young talent mates (just ask the Spurs, who to what the Wolves currently have had the same core group possess in recent history. In of players since the Clinton ad- 2008-2009, the Thunder went ministration), and it is clear to 23-59 by allowing its young me that Sam Mitchell does not studs to play heavy minutes value this concept. He claims and enduring a trial by fire his sole focus this season is to in the brutal Western Conferdevelop the team's young tal- ence. In 2009-2010, that team ent, but then insists on giving improved 50-32 and made the large chunks of minutes to vet- first of many playoff runs. erans and parsing out wildly However, if head coach Scott fluctuating amounts of play- Brooks had kept players like ing time to any young player James Harden, Jeff Green and not named Towns or Wiggins. Serge Ibaka glued to the bench Jerking around the minutes in favor of veterans like Kevin of young players is a cardinal Ollie, Etan Thomas and Nick sin for a coach who so ada- Collison, do you think the mantly claims he is dedicated Thunder would have made to rebuilding a roster, and it's such a leap? I certainly don't. no surprise these players have The way I see it, the only failed to show significant signs Wolves players Mitchell is of growth this year. focused on developing right I've got a news flash for now are Andrew Wiggins and you, Sam: the development Karl-Anthony Towns. Those of guys like Shabazz Mu- two players might be enough hammad, Gorgui Dieng, Zach to drag the Wolves back to reLaVine and Nemanja Bjelica spectability in a year or two, is going to be what ultimately but they are going to need more makes or breaks your tenure help if they want to become a here as interim coach of the true title contender. I feel bad Wolves. I'm struggling to see for Sam Mitchell because he why these players are given was put in a tough spot after early hooks for making mis- Flip Saunders's passing, but takes, usually while trying to if he doesn't figure out a betmake an aggressive play, and ter way to develop this team's washed-up veterans like Tay- young talent, then the Wolves shaun Prince and Kevin Mar- need to find someone who can. tin are given extended minutes
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PUBLIC NOTICE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, December 14, 2015 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, December 14, 2015, at seven o’clock p.m. in the SRRHS Board Room of said district. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Hauck, Holthaus, Fiereck, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bittman, Business Manager Eisenschenk, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, SRRMS Principal Rudolph, PV Principal Froiland, Community Education Director Wilke, SRREA Vice President Manea, and SRRHS Student Council Representatives Dorholt and Lain. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried approving the meeting’s “Agenda.” TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING The 2015 payable 2016 proposed tax levy hearing convened. The meeting date had been noted in previous School Board meeting minutes and was also noted on individual tax statements sent by Benton County as required. Business Manager Eisenschenk prepared and provided information for review for those present. The following hearing components were addressed: A. 2015 payable 2016 proposed tax levy B. Current Budget C. Budget Publication D. Proposed percent increase and reasons for increase E. The final levy decreased 4.9 % from the proposed levy, which was approved on September 28, 2015. F. Opportunity for public comment CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” ACTION ITEMS APPROVAL OF THE 2015 PAYABLE 2016 LEVY A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the levy amount of $8,241,953.86, which is less than the amount reported at the September 28, 2015 meeting. AUTHORIZATION TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL PRAPROFESSIONAL – MHES A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to authorize up to an additional 6.5 hours paraprofessional time daily for the remainder of the 2015 – 2016 school year. The additional time is based on IEP requirements and student need. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz, and unanimously carried to authorize additional special education staff time as detailed below due to the discontinuation of Young Learn Programming (YLP) within the St. Cloud School District. Sauk Rapids-Rice will serve students living within Sauk Rapids and Rice. Initial staffing needs include, but may not be limited to, • an additional .5 FTE special education teacher; • an additional 2.75 hours paraprofessional time daily; and • up to 2.0 hours transportation paraprofessional time daily. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT SERVICES A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to authorize Business Manager Eisenschenk to seek a Request for a Proposal (RFP) for a two year bus transportation contract with a possible extension clause. This contract will include the bus garage facility rental as part of the RFP. The Center for Efficient School Operations (CESO) will help develop REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, December 14, 2015
6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. All members present. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Mayor Gunderson requested to add City Council Committee Assignments for 2016 as agenda item 9-X. Ross Olson noted that a clarification has been made to agenda item 9-G. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 11-23-15 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 11-23-15 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File A. 10-22-2015 Special HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to receive and file the 10-22-2015 Special HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Mayor’s Communications • Swearing in of Sauk Rapids Police Officer, Alex Wegner— Mayor Gunderson and Police Chief Beise performed the swearing in ceremony for Sauk Rapids Police Officer, Alex Wegner. • 15 Years of Dedicated Service to the Sauk Rapids Police Department, Dave Rosenkrans—Mayor Gunderson recognized Sauk Rapids Police Officer, Dave Rosenkrans, for his 15 years of dedicated service to the City of Sauk Rapids. • 15 Years of Dedicated Service to the Sauk Rapids Police Department, Eric Norsten—Not In Attendance for Recognition Ceremony 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearing A. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Discuss the City’s Proposed Budget and Property Tax Levy For 2016 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to adopt the resolution adopting the 2016 Property Tax Levy. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to adopt the resolution adopting the 2016 General Fund budget. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Coun-
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the proposal documents and assist the District with this process. APPROVAL TO TERMINATE THE CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS LOCKER PROPERTY PROJECT A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to terminate the current Redevelopment Agreement in place between the City, School District and County for the Sauk Rapids Locker property. Termination of the current agreement will enable the City of Sauk Rapids to purchase the property. AUTHORIZATION FOR UNIFORM GRANT GUIDANCE PROCEDURES AND POLICIES FOR 2015 – 2016 A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded Morse and unanimously carried to authorize the District to continue following the 2014 – 2015 Special Education EDGAR standards through the 2015 – 2016 school year. This will allow the District additional time to update the procedures and policies for new Uniform Grant Guidance. The Special Education procedures include: Time and Effort, Procurement, Equipment and Third Party Billing Reporting. APPROVAL OF ROOFING CONTRACTS – SRRMS AND BUS GARAGE A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the roofing contracts, which were selected based on proposal results and analysis. Both contractors selected are local companies. Bids were opened on December 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE SERVICE COOPERATIVE WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND WELLNESS ALLIANCE SERVICES A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the memorandum regarding “Service Cooperative Wellness Institutes,” which details the program and the steps to implement it within the district, as well as the “Letter of Agreement for Wellness Alliance Services,” which outlines the specific wellness program being offered over the next two year period from Resource Training & Solutions. AUTHORIZATION TO ADD AN ASSISTANT MIDDLE SCHOOL SPEECH COACH FOR THE 2015 – 2016 SCHOOL YEAR A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to authorize the addition of an assistant middle school speech coach for the 2015 - 2016 school year as well as to authorize the hire Debra J. Jensen, effective 01.05.16 through 02.27.16 at 2.5% of BA+15, Step 2. This additional position is requested due to increased student participation. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #502 (Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Students Person) A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt this “mandatory policy,” which replaces current policy #502 (Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Students Person). ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #515 (Protection and Privacy of Student Records) A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adopt this “mandatory policy,” which replaces current policy #515 (Protection and Privacy of Student Records). ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #516 (Student Medication) A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to adopt this “recommended policy,” which replaces current policy #516 (Student Medication). ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-3-1B
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Obituaries Michael F. Wesenberg Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Michael F. Wesenberg, age 65, of St. Cloud, who passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman officiated and burial was on Tues. Jan. 19, at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Michael was born on Dec. 9, 1950, in St. Cloud to Elmer and Bernadine (Sobieck) Wesenberg. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On Aug. 17, 1976, he married Constance Henry in Little Falls. Michael worked as a Professional Driver for Metz Baking Co. for over 30 years before retiring in 2013. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids, Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 and was the Union Steward for the Bakery. Michael enjoyed reading, dancing, storytelling, going out to eat, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family. He was a good communicator and believer. Michael was caring, dependable, and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Michael is survived by his children, Jason Motl (Shannon) of Clarissa,
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N. Approve Change Order No. 1 to the 18th Street Overlay Improvement Project O. Approve a No-Parking Resolution for Second Street North (CSAH 3) from Second Avenue to the West Exit Ramp of TH 10 P. Approve SEH 2016 Hourly Rate Schedule Q. Approve Ordinance Imposing Fees for Non-Radio Read Water Meters R. Approve 2015 Plumbing and Mechanical Licenses S. Authorize the Execution of the Locker Plant Termination Agreement T. Approve Hosting the Granite Man Half Marathon September 10th, 2016 and September 16, 2017 U. Approve Resolution Finding Minimal Project Controversy for FY 2020 & 2021 Federal Transporation Project Submittal to the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO). V. Approve Resolution Certifying Availability of Local Match and Other Local Costs for FY 2020 & 2021 Federal Transportation Project Submittal to the St. Cloud APO W. Approve and Adopt Resolution Calling for Public Hearing on the Special Assessment Roll #404 X. Approve City Council Committee Assignments for 2016 Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9B, 9D-9E, and 9G-9X. Motion carried unanimously. 9-C Approve Appointing Tony Hommerding to HRA Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve appointing Tony Hommerding to the HRA. Motion carried with 3 Councilpersons(Thronson, Gunderson, and Sauer) voting in favor of the motion and 2 Councilpersons (Heinen and Hunstiger) voting against the motion. 9-F Approve Liquor Store Remodel Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the liquor store remodel. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Sauer abstaining from the vote. 10. Regular Agenda A. Eighth Street North Sidewalk Recommendation Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve a 30ft roadway with a 5ft sidewalk for the Eighth Street North Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Other Staff Items A. Reminder, tonight is the LAST regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council for 2015 Mayor Gunderson noted that tonight marks the last regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council for 2015. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gunderson wished everyone a happy holiday. He thanked City staff, the Fire Department, and the Council for a good year. Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 7:10p.m. R-3-1B
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Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, Jan. 4 2:42 a.m.: medical/ambulance assist 2:51 a.m.: assist other agency 5:56 a.m.: welfare check on the 1400 block of 2nd St. N 6:47 a.m.: medical/ambulance assist 8:10 a.m.: assist public 8:27 a.m.: theft on Benton Dr. S 9:31 a.m.: welfare check on the 1100 block of 10th Ave. N 10:47 a.m.: trespassing on 9th St. S 10:59 a.m.: motor vehicle theft on the 800 block of Pearl View Dr. 1:02 p.m.: theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 2:53 p.m.: criminal damage to property on the 2000 block of Oak Dr. 4:31 p.m.: domestic dispute on the 1900 block of Benton Dr. N 4:50 p.m.: assist fire 6:01 p.m.: assist public 7:08 p.m.: informational 7:25 p.m.: alarm 8:50 p.m.: suspicious activity on the 700 block of 11th St. N 10:12 p.m.: juvenile problem on the 1300 block of 2nd Ave. N (One traffic stop, verbal warning issued; three winter parking violations)
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The Sauk Rapids-Rice Dance Team captains (pictured, from left), Gabrielle Otremba, Mady Mohs and Michaela Keller, together, have over forty years dance experience.
High School League recognizes two categories of dance in high school competition: jazz and kick. Jazz revolves around showing emotion and is judged on technical skills such as pirouettes, leaps and jumps. High-kick is a tight, up-beat dance used to display what-else? Kicks. “You want to kick your face,” Mohs said. “You want the highest kick possible with shoulders back and chins up.” One thing’s for sure. There is no I in this team. The group contains girls who dance for companies throughout central Minnesota, but they all join talents to become one choreographed group. Clo Meyer, a senior who
joined the team this year, has witnessed this first-hand. “We all have our own skills. When we do our jazz dance, we all shine in our own light. I think having people from a variety of dance studios helps that,” Meyer said. Perhaps another reason dancers use the mirror is to prepare themselves for the crowd — after all, they need to get used to people staring back at them. “Dance gives me confidence,” Keller said. “I feel like I’m throwing myself out there outside of my comfort zone. I can’t get up in front of a class, but I can go out in front of thousands of people and dance.”
Storm loses to Tech, 58-46 by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys hoops team suffered its second straight loss when downed by the St. Cloud Tech Tigers 58-46 Saturday Jan. 16 in St. Cloud. It was the second time the two teams have met this year. Earlier this season, the Storm won 48-45 over the Tigers. But on this day it was different. “It was just one of those days where we were a bit off in a lot of areas. We didn't play with as much energy as we needed to. We struggled to keep them off the glass and we weren't able to create any flow offensively,” said head coach Rich Spiczka. The Storm held a onepoint advantage at halftime, but the Tigers’ defense tightened up and held SR-R to 19 second-half points. “We just couldn't get things going offensively. We didn't shoot the ball well in the entire game, but struggled even more in the second half,” Spiczka said. Sophomore guard Camden Jackson was the lone Storm player in double digits. He had 25 points including 12 in the second half, half of them off three-point shots.
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fiercest competitors are themselves. “It’s our job to make this look easy,” said Mady Mohs, Sauk Rapids-Rice Dance Team co-captain. “But this is hard work. You see us come off the floor huffing and puffing. I love that feeling of leaving the floor dead tired because then I know I gave it my all.” Mohs, along with cocaptains Gabrielle Otremba and Michaela Keller, knows exactly how much time their Sauk Rapids-Rice Dance Team (SRDT) has dedicated to dance and the competition season. After all, they have been dancing since well before they were able to read, and the three, combined, flaunt over forty years of dance experience. “I started dancing when I was 2 years old, but probably became hooked when I was closer to 4,” said 16-year-old
junior Keller. “I immediately fell in love when I stepped out on that floor in front of everyone.” The members of the SRDT practice literally from before sun-up to past sundown during the competitive season. Dancers’ schedules consist of two weekly morning practices from 6-7:45 a.m., followed by school and Monday through Friday afterschool practices until 6 p.m. In addition to the required team practices, many dancers spend extra time in voluntary technique classes and studio practices. The season is anything but ordinary and consists of three parts: summer, comprised of strength training and conditioning; fall, where dancers work on skill levels; and competitive season, which aims at perfecting a solid movement between team members. Competition season begins mid-October through January with hopes of advancing to the Minnesota State tournament Feb. 12 and 13. “We work so hard and it’s so demanding on our bodies. We work forever and spend so much time with our team that they become family. We definitely get close with one another,” Otremba said. The Minnesota State
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and each player for SR-R that played had at least one. They also shot 52 percent, 25-48, from the field and had nine steals. “We played a great game as a unit but just didn't find enough buckets late to put it away,” Spiczka said. Sophomore guard Camden Jackson returned to the Storm lineup after missing several games with an ankle sprain. He finished with 17 points, four assists and five steals. SR-R 34 31 65 B 30 39 69 SR-R scoring: Massman 2, Kranz 25 (4 rebounds), Jackson 17 (4 assists, 5 steals), Landwehr 8, Kobe Boraas 4, Tongyik 9. SR-R 80, Sartell 61 The Storm took the game over in the second half, outscoring the Sabres by 14 points, 47-33 in earning the Central Lakes Conference win Jan. 12 in Sartell. SR-R held a five-point, 33-28, lead at halftime before exploding offensively in the second half. The Storm’s biggest lead of the game was 30
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SPORTS
Storm adds another loss
Storm whips through Brainerd, Tech
by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER
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The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls’ basketball team won two important games last week, keeping them competitive in the Central Lakes Conference. With the two wins the team is tied for third place with a 4-4 record along with Sartell-St. Stephen, Fergus Falls, Brainerd and St. Cloud Tech. The Storm defeated Brainerd and St. Cloud Tech last week on back-to-back nights.
Sauk Rapids-Rice 51 St. Cloud Tech 47 Becker was the high scorer once again on Saturday as the Storm rolled through St. Cloud Tech at home for a 5147 win. Becker was adept from the charity stripe where she made seven of nine on her way to a 17-point effort. She also grabbed 11 rebounds and added seven assists. Brooklyn Harren added nine points and made all five of her free throws. As a team, the Storm were 17-for-23 from the free throw line. Angela Konz added 11 points and Skillingstad scored eight points. Brooke Torvik was held to two points, but grabbed eight rebounds in the win. With a 4-4 record and five teams tied for third place (Alexandria is 8-0 and Willmar is 7-1), the next couple weeks will determine who emerges from the middle of the pack to finish in the upper half of the conference. This week the Storm will travel on Tuesday to Albany before hosting Sartell-St. Stephen on Thursday. On Saturday they will host Bemidji.
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The Storm gymnastics team added another loss to its record on Thursday Jan. 14 against Sartell, losing 139.4117.925. “We had a tough meet,” said Emma Kramer, head coach. “Kristal Fleck was injured at the meet and was going to be competing varsity in three events. It left us with only four girls on varsity because the junior varsity meet was already completed.” On vault, Justus Floren was the only Storm gymnast to place. She came in fifth with a
Sauk Rapids-Rice 66 Brainerd 60 A strong second half helped the Storm overcome a 41-30 deficit at halftime to beat Brainerd 66-60 Friday. The Storm took the lead with about 10 minutes to play and were able to hold on for the win. Andi Skillingstad scored five baskets in the second half and finished with 18 points and seven rebounds. Bailey Becker finished with a team-high 21 points, and also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out 10 assists. She was seven-foreight from the free throw line. Brooke Torvik added 11 points Stats: Staci Meyer 4, Brooke and Staci Meyer scored six to help lead the Storm to the win. Torvik 2 (8 rebounds), Brooklyn Stats: Staci Meyer 6 (4 rebounds, 5 assists), Brooke Torvik 11 (4 rebounds, 4 assists), Bailey Becker 21 (8 rebounds, 10 assists), Andi Skillingstad 18 (7 rebounds),
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score of 8.75. No one from Sauk RapidsRice placed in routines on bars or beam. On floor, Morgan Thompson placed fifth with a score of 7.825. All-around, Kelsey Christensen placed third with a score of 30.2 and Brooke Helget placed fourth with a score of 26.075. “Sartell is a great team, and with the injury, we fell apart on the varsity level,” Kramer said. “All we can do for the next meet is practice.” The team faces Fergus Falls in their next meet, Friday, Jan. 22 at Fergus Falls.
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The Sauk Rapids-Rice Boys’ hockey squad defeated North Branch 4-1 Monday night in a penalty-filled game that included 12 minor penalties, a five-minute major and a 10-minute misconduct. Brandon Mixell scored a goal and added two assists as the Storm outshot North Branch 33-27 and scored three times on the power play to win their third game of the season. Quinten Heder got the Storm on board just 84 seconds into the game when he netted a power play goal with Bryce Kirt and Jacob Klafton assisting. Kirt made it 2-0 at the 16:23 mark with Calvin Barthel and Mixell assisting. North Branch made it 2-1 until a late second-period goal by Daniel Sertich gave the Storm a two-goal cushion. Sertich’s goal also came on the power play with Mixell assisting. Mixell then nailed the clincher late in the third period, once again on the power play as the Storm took advantage of North Branch’s 24 minutes in penalties. Lukas Marlin played well
Dance team places second in conference kick by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER The Sauk Rapids Dance Team placed second in kick and fourth in jazz in the overall Central Lakes Conference for the season. SRDT traveled to Sartell Jan. 15 for its final conference competition and placed fourth in both categories for the night. The dance team continues to place in competitions, including when it traveled to the Totino-Grace Invitational on Saturday, placing fourth in high-kick and fifth in jazz against 13 teams. The team is preparing for sections on Jan. 30 and hopes to advance to the state tournament in February. Central Lakes Conference Standings Jan. 15
Highkick: Sartell, St. Cloud Tech, Brainerd, Sauk RapidsRice, Rocori, Willmar, with Alexandria and Apollo tying for seventh. Jazz: Sartell, Brainerd, St. Cloud Tech, Sauk RapidsRice, Rocori, Willmar, Alexandria and Apollo.
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A Storm’N Sabres player carries the puck up ice in the team’s 1-0 win over River Lakes. The Storm’N Sabres improved their record to 15-5 with the win and have allowed just two goals in their past five games.
sixth shutout of the season and River Lakes’ Jordan Tomaszewski stopped 40 shots. The lone Good defense goal came off the and outstanding goalstick of Bria Ferns tending has helped five minutes into lead the Sauk Rapidsthe second period. It Rice to a 15-5 record was Ferns’ 10th goal so far this season. of the season. Ferns Last week’s 1-0 has nine points win over River Lakes d 5 as(4 goals and was another indicasists) in her last five tion of how imporgames. Gracee Mctant those two facets Senior of the game are. goaltender Clare Cabe earned the The Storm, led Minnerath has assist. as by the goaltending six shutouts on The win was N the Storm’N of Princeton-bound the season. Sabres’ Clare Minnerath, n i n t h have allowed more than two goals just twice all straight in-conferseason long. In their past five ence play where games the Storm have allowed they are currently just two goals, and although 9-1 and four points Minnerath isn’t facing an ex- ahead of secondorbitant amount of shots, the place St. Cloud (7-2). The Storm’N Saones she does face she is turnbres will take on Brain-ing away with regularity. 9) On Thursday the Storm’N erd/Little Falls (13-9) ling Sabres hosted River lakes in Tuesday before traveling riday a game that featured good to Roseau (12-7) on Friday goaltending on both sides of and Thief River Falls (14-5) the ice. Minnerath stopped all on Saturday. 11 shots she faced to earn her
First place finishes add up to win by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER The boys’ swim and dive team had first place finishes in eight of the 12 events on Friday against Apollo. First place finishers included Dylan Maanum, Josh Deering, Jayson Valek, Jack Grabinski, Jackson Elmquist and Stephen Erickson. The team swam past Apollo in a 103-71 victory. 200 MR: Ethan Baker, Tommy Stiegel, Valek, Erickson 1st 1:50.24; Deering, Kayden Daniels, Morgan Freese, Ryan Kawlewski 2nd 1:58.18; Carter Molianen, Tucker Hendrickson, Erik Moline, Chris Charging Eagle 4th 2:11.17. 200 FS: Maanum 1st 2:03.88; Gabe Swanson 2nd 2:07.78; Kawlewski 2:10.25. 200 IM: Deering 1st
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Torvik ExCels for Storm by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER Most high schools students don’t have the desire muchless the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills as an incoming freshman, but that wasn’t the case for junior
Brooke Torvik when she was selected as the captain of the Storm girls’ basketball team two years ago. “She wasn’t always so sure of herself,” said former head basketball coach Joey Waters about Brooke’s leadership abilities. “But even as a freshman,
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Madyson Mohs Parents: Kim and David Mohs Grade: Senior Accomplishment: Is a cocaptain for the Sauk RapidsRice Dance Team. What do you like most about dance? The thing I love the most about dance is my team. My team is the most important thing to me. I would never be where I am today with out the girls or coaches. Dance is all about being one, if you don’t have a bond or a connection with your whole team it is hard to succeed. I love my team and am so unbelievably proud of what we have accomplished and can’t wait to see what the rest of our season has in store. What is your favorite dance to do? Explain. I love both kick and jazz. I love kick because you have fun. You go out there, kick your face and have the time of your life. Jazz requires more emotion. You need to get into the dance and dig deep and find the reason why you dance to perform the best you possibly can. Do you have a favorite dance move? If so, which one and why? My favorite dance move is the switch leap we do in our jazz dance. It’s my favorite because it’s fun and difficult. What are some other activities you are involved in at SR-R? A few activities I am involved in at school right now are National Honor Society, Yearbook, and Prom Committee. During the fall I am a soccer player. I have been playing varsity soccer since I was in 8th grade and got the privilege of becoming a captain my senior year. What has been your favorite high school class to date? Explain. My favorite high school class to date would be Health Careers. Health Careers is a class for a select few students who want to pursue a career in the medical field. This class has given me great opportunities. First trimester is filled with learning medical terminology and speakers who either work in or have plenty of experience with the medical field. Second trimester is 10 hours of volunteering at Good Shepherd and then a 24-hour internship at the place of your choosing. I got the opportunity of volunteering at Saint Cloud Orthopedics, and I loved every minute of it. It really helped me realize that my dream of becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon is reachable and something I’d love to do.
Brooke began to take charge Player of the Week for girls’ and had the seniors and others basketball this past December. on the team looking to her for When she’s not concentrating on personal growth she enjoys direction and to make hunting and fishing decisions.” with her father. Torvik is Sauk “It was scary Rapids-Rice high to lead the team as school’s newest fea freshman, but we male recipient of the were all really good Minnesota State High friends and I got School League’s along with the older ExCel award nomigirls really well,” nation. The ExCel Torvik said. Award recognizes But Waters high school juniors Brooke Torvik saw more than a who demonstrate an excellence in community, education and friend in Torvik. She saw a born leadership. Students who ex- leader. “There’s no one who works hibit leadership qualities, participate in MSHSL activities, harder than Brooke. She is the work voluntarily in their com- first one in the gym and the last munity and make satisfactory one to leave the floor at the end progress toward graduation are of the day. She takes people with her and gradually I’d berecognized by the program. The daughter of Tom and gin to see others showing up Joyce, Torvik is a three-sport earlier and staying later to get athlete who has demonstrated some extra shots and practice her leadership in athletics as time in,” Waters said. “She well as through her academics has great communication with and extra-curricular activities. coaches and players. She is a Torvik is a member of the vol- kid that works very hard and is leyball, basketball and softball goal orientated. She was easy to teams, participates in Link and work with and good at motivatNational Honor Society, and ing and keeping the drive in the volunteers or coaches with the team.” Torvik said many people youth volleyball and basketball programs. She’s received All- have influenced her to work Conference Honorable Mention hard, including her parents and in both volleyball and softball family friends. “My aunt [who is actually and has most recently received the Central Lakes Conference not related and is her mom’s
by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER The wrestling team had a long week of meets, pushing through with a win and a third place finish despite two losses. Losses at triangular meet On Jan. 12, Sauk RapidsRice hosted a triangular meet against Foley and St. Cloud Tech. Facing against Foley, Sauk Rapids-Rice lost 60-15. Jared Spohn lost by fall to Nathan Garceau at the 106-pound weight class. At the 113-pound weight class, Jacob Ackerman won over John Larson with a score of 6-4. Zac Spohn won over Clayon Lewandowski with a score of 5-0 at the 126-pound weight class. At the 132-pound weight class, Hunter Rajkowski won over Austin Loeher with a score of 5-3. Tony Bemboom won by forfeit at the
138-pound weight class. David Nelson, Marcus Santillana, Darrius Robinson, Andrew Syvertson, Daunte Molski and Luke Barringer all lost by fall. Nelson lost to Taylor Jurek at the 145-pound weight class, Santillana lost to Justin Henry at the 152-pound weight class, Robinson lost to Dakota McIver at the 170-pound weight class, Syvertson lost to Spencer Elwell at the 182-pound weight class, Molski lost to Saylor Schmit at the 195-pound weight class, and Barringer lost to Mitchell Trigg at the 285-pound weight class. Sauk Rapids-Rice forfeited at the 120-pound, 160-pound and 220-pound weight classes.
cision over Alex Kern with a score of 4-2. Rajkowski won by decision against Dallas Hooper with a score of 8-6 at the 132-pound weight class. At the 138-pound weight class, Bemboom won over Graham Nistler with a score of 3-1. Nelson lost by fall to Luke Dorn at the 145-pound weight class. Santillana lost by fall to Austin Brenner at the 152-pound weight class. At the 170-pound weight class, Robinson won by decision to Braxton Garceau with a score of 8-6. Syvertson lost by fall to Tyler Hugg at the 195-pound weight class. At the 220-pound weight class, Molski won by forfeit. At the 285-pound weight class, Barringer lost by decision against Wrestling against St. Cloud Micah Mangel with a score of Tech, Sauk Rapids-Rice lost 3-1. The Storm forfeited match42-27. es at the 120-pound, 160-pound At the 106-pound and 182-pound weight classes. weight class, J. Spohn won by fall Sauk Rapids-Rice 51.00, over Jack Latterell. Fergus Falls 21.00 At the 113-pound The Storm brought home weight class, Ack- a 30-point victory from their erman won by meet against Fergus Falls on fall over Dre- Jan. 14. vion HemingJ. Spohn won by fall way. At the over Kaden Hartwell at the 1 2 6 - p o u n d 106-pound weight class. Ackweight class, erman won by forfeit at the Z. Spohn 113-pound weight class. Brady lost by de- Vait won by fall over Justin Boyd at the 120-pound weight
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