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“Minnesota’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper” Vol. 161, No. 42

A continuation of the Frontiersman, The Free Press, Sauk Rapids Sentinel and St. Cloud Sentinel.

Council disagrees, police posting passes by majority vote

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota 56379

week and so forth.

The 2016 City of Rice budget allotted for this ofÀcer.

Mayor Dale Rogholt and city council members Chris Scheel and Paula Kampa voted in favor of posting the position immediately. Rice, with a population of 1,344 people, currently has two full-time ofÀcers. In other council news: - Approved Mark Sauer’s attendance to the Innovative Approaches to Wastewater Operational Problems Conference Feb. 9 - Adopted resolution 011916-01 for the Knights of Columbus gambling permit.

They will hold a rafÁe on April 3, 2016.

- Discussed the League of Minnesota Cities Liability Coverage. The city of Rice does not want to waive the monetary limits of municipal tort liability established by MN Statute Sec. 466.04 - Approved Kelly Desormey as a new park board member.

- Approved hiring Warren Ellingworth as the new Rice Recreation Program Manager.

Always there

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — No matter the day, they’ll be there.

No matter the hour, they’ll be there.

FireÀghters dedicate themselves to others. They brave all elements under any circumstances. They go willingly into danger and the unknown. And they do so because someone needs their help.

This dedication and character can be said about many ÀreÀghters on the Sauk Rapids Fire Department, but it especially rings true when talking about Neil Bueckers, the 2015 FireÀghter of the Year.

“It’s amazing how you can be in a deep sleep and before the pager goes off I’m awake.

Before the tones go off on the pager, it makes a click and that sound is enough to wake me.

Subconsciously, your mind knows that if you hear that sound, it’s time to go,” Bueckers said.

The Sauk Rapids FireÀghter of the Year is chosen because of one reason and one reason only. The man receiving the award is the one who has responded to the most department Àre-calls throughout the year.

by NATASHA BARBER of Rice — called Gilchrist Bueckers responded to 177 of STAFF WRITER saying she could no longer 194 calls this past year, second live with herself. Weinand BENTON COUNTY — A stated she had taken $2,200 settlement conference was held from the city on two separate for former Rice city clerk Marie occasions sometime in 2014.

Weinand on Jan. 20. Weinand She then faxed her resignation had been charged with three to Gilchrist. Weinand contacted felony counts, theft, theft by Gilchrist to inform him she swindle and temporary theft would write a $900 check to the after admitting to the city’s city and the city could garnish

by ANNA SALDANA attorney Troy Gilchrist that she the remaining amount from STAFF WRITER had taken $2,200 from the city her wages. Weinand placed the check in the dropof Rice without RICE – Mark Felling has box at city hall. authorization.

An audit long been an adventurous guy Although was performed by – skydiving, building his own not Ànalized Schlenner, Wenner motor scooter, and rebuilding until sentencing, and Company of the several boats and motorcycles W e i n a n d 2014 books for the as a high school student – and tendered a guilty city of Rice. The with a degree in electrical enplea to Judge Àrm found Weinand gineering, he had endless posRobert Raupp had written out sibilities ahead of him. at Wednesday’s But it’s his adventurous an extra payroll court proceedings check to herself personality that ultimately in exchange for an Marie Weinand in the amount of resulted in a life-changing examended charge of gross misdemeanor theft. She $1,341.91 from the city of Rice perience. After a plane crash also paid her full restitution of checking account. The check twelve years ago, Felling suf$2,200 to court administration. was only signed on the front fered injuries that have now The City of Rice will eventually from the defendant. Normally conÀned him to a wheelchair. two signatures are required. But Felling turned his unforreceive those funds.

Sentencing will take place The check was endorsed and tunate situation into a positive March 16. Terms of Weinand’s deposited into Pine Country one by creating a company agreement include a maximum Bank on May 29, 2014. The that makes creates devices for of 30 days in jail, a Àne open check was dated May 30, people with disabilities.

On July 2, 2003, Fellto the court, full restitution and 2014. The actual payroll check no contact with Rice City Hall. for this period was signed ing was piloting his own Maximum penalty for a gross by both Mayor Dale Rogholt two-seater airplane above misdemeanor is one year in jail and Weinand and cashed at the Minnesota River Valley, Pine County Bank on June 2, practicing some take-offs and and $3,000 Àne.

On March 3, 2015, 2014. Records show Weinand landings, when the plane’s enWeinand — who had been the received 27 paychecks for the gine died. Aiming to land near a group of trees, Felling began treasurer and clerk for the city 26 pay periods during 2014. to descend.

RICE—The approval to post a part-time police ofÀcer position for hire was passed 3-2 Jan. 19 at the Rice City Council meeting. Voting against the posting were city council members Allen Voigt and Brian Skroch after voicing concerns about the city’s budget and how quickly the city was acting on the matter.

Voigt asked Chief Ross Hamann if the city could be better suited by hiring an administrative assistant in hopes to reduce cost to the city by not having to pay for insurance and training of a police ofÀcer.

“The biggest problem I’m hearing from people is there are plenty of nights when no one is around. The intention is for that person to be out patrolling as much as possible,” Hamann said.

The new ofÀcer would work up to 16 hours per week.

Hamann said he hopes to have the ofÀcer work a rotating schedule of one eight-hour week, followed by a 16-hour

Former city clerk accepts plea

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January 28, 2016

Bueckers awarded 2015 Sauk Rapids FireÀghter of the Year

honored once again for 2015.

“It takes a team effort to respond to a call. If you’re missing a piece of the puzzle it doesn’t work out so well. Being a ÀreÀghter is a huge commitment for the person, the family and the employer. We’re grateful for the employers who let our team leave for a call during the day,” said Jason Fleming, Àre chief for the Sauk Rapids Fire Department.

Bueckers and his wife, Sandy, live in Sauk Rapids where they have raised their two children, Ashley and Matthew. Bueckers works for Branding Iron Holdings, Inc. as a production manager in charge of scheduling and purchasing.

Growing up in the small town of Freeport, Bueckers admired his uncles and others for their work on the Àre department and contemplated becoming a member. But as life happened that dream faded — until his neighbor Dick Turch propositioned him 22 years ago.

“I was standing in my yard when Dick walked over and told me the department was PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER looking for ÀreÀghters. I talkNeil Bueckers is the 2015 Sauk Rapids FireÀghter of the Year. ed to Sandy, but I didn’t think He responded to 177 of 194 calls this past year. twice,” Bueckers said. only to Alan Olson. But unfor- ers has previously received the FireÀghting can be hard tunately for Olson, a ÀreÀghter award for 1995 (when he shared Bueckers can only receive the award the award with Tony Hommerdcontinued on pg. 5 once every Àve years. Bueck- ing), 2003, 2009 and now is

A new identity Felling reinvents himself after life-changing crash

Council approves SRFD positions

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids City Council approved new positions within the Sauk Rapids Fire Department at the Monday, Jan. 25 regular council meeting. Beginning Feb. 1, 2016 Brad Peterson will serve a three-year term as Àrst assistant and Jeff Jahnke will serve a one-year term as second assistant Àre chief. Jerod Gapinski, Greg Bomstad, Steve Ellson and Cory Zimpel were selected to fulÀll the roles of captains. In other council news: Approved sending Sergeant Jeremy Welsh to a Field Training OfÀcer Supervisor course hosted by Association of Training OfÀcers of Minnesota from April 6-8 in Crystal.

Approved sending OfÀcer Sean Gales to L.O.C.K.U.P. Basic Instructor defensive tactics course hosted by the St. Paul Police Department from June 20-24 in St. Paul.

Approved sending Welsh to Northwestern University’s Supervision of Police Personnel Course from May 9-20. Welsh will not be attending the previously approved leadership conference in March in St. Cloud Approved sending Tim Si-

gler, school resource ofÀcer, to Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evade active shooter training Mar. 30-31 in St. Cloud.

Approved and authorized Ross Olson and Dana Furman to attend the Municipal Clerks and Finance OfÀcers Association’s Annual Conference and Half Day Election workshop on March 16-18 in St. Cloud.

Approved entering into an inspection services agreement with MidState Inspection Services, Inc for additional building inspection help in order to maintain customer service to residents and the construction community.

Approved 2016 plumbing and mechanical contractor licenses.

Approved sending Police Chief Perry Beise and up to three sergeants to the MCPA Executive Training Conference April 17-20.

Approved Haroldson Minor Subdivision Request for 1037 Benedict Drive. After already having approved this, the council was asked to approve a corrected version for legal purposes.

Approved the purchase of a 2008 RD roller for the public works department.

Only 40 feet off the ground, the plane’s rear wing caught a strong tree and Áipped the plane over with Felling underneath, breaking his neck, causing him to become a C4C5 quadriplegic.

“In a sense, the plane crash was inevitable,” Felling said.

“When I was in rehab, they go through a list of how people break their neck and as they’re going through the list, I’m saying to myself ‘been there, done that’ on most of them.”

After the crash, it took an hour and a half to remove him from the remnants and Áown to Hennepin County Medical Center. There, he stayed in ICU for a month.

“There’s a comical story often told among my family from when I was in ICU,” Felling said. “My uncle was leaving and, through my drugged state, I asked him to bring six sheets of pink insulation to my hospital room. I wanted to build

a box around my bed so I could sleep without all of the lights and noise. I don’t remember that, but my mom jokes that I was dead serious. It took them some time to laugh it off in the hallways. I think that made them feel better since I was hooked up to a ventilator and all of these tubes.”

Following his stay in ICU,

Felling continued on pg. 5

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Felling is proud of his idea for the Road Chariot. Although this isn’t the ofÀcial motorcycle, this one can be used to drive around city streets with ease.

Already a winner

Shimabukuro-King 2016 Eastside Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD — Over 50 people gathered Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Eastside Boys and Girls Club, 320 Raymond Avenue NE, in anticipation of who would be chosen for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota 2015 Youth of the Year award.

Three students, representing their speciÀc St. Cloud club, gave speeches and were interviewed by Daniel Larson, vice president of community impact for United Way of Central Minnesota; Dave Bentrud, Waite Park chief of police; and, Jordan Hagburg, bank manager for Wells Fargo, before the verdict was reached. Although the honor was awarded to Hope Kenyon of the Roosevelt Club that afternoon, another winner was sitting right beside her.

That winner was 17-year old Sauk Rapids-Rice student Dorian Shimabukuro-King.

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Dorian Shimabukuro-King stands here with his mother Autumn, brother Carter and sister Maya. Shimabukuro-King has been a member of the Eastside Boys and Girls Club for eight years.

Shimabukuro-King was already a winner — he had won the award and nomination as the 2016 Eastside Boys and Girls Blub Youth

of the Year, which included a his family came to Minnesota $1,000 scholarship from the from Hawaii when he was 6 Windfeldt Family Scholarship Shimabukuro-King Fund. continued on pg. 3 Shimabukuro-King and

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

Third-generation cobbler shop in Bella Vista

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The Sauk Rapids Herald regrets two mistakes made in last week’s Jan. 21 issue.

In “Stolen truck recovered from Mayhew Lake,” two words Note: This story was originally were mistakenly omitted at the end of the article. The last sen- Editor’s published by The Weekly Vista in Bella tence should read, “A registration search on the license plate on Vista, Ark. It is being reprinted with perthe truck showed that this vehicle had been reported stolen in mission.

by TOM A. THRONE March of 2000 from an address in Graham Township.”

THE WEEKLY VISTA In the article “Engineering the future: VEX Storm Robotics advances to state competition” a page jump did not contain the BELLA VISTA, ARK.— correct information. The ending to the article is found on page 3 Surrounded by three generaof the Sauk Rapids Herald. tions of shoe repair equipment, Mark Spychala stood relaxed behind the counter of his newly opened cobbler shop in Old Bella Vista. The cobbler trade is in his blood. His father, Rocky, was a cobbler, as was his grandfather, Frank.

Rocky’s Cobbler Shop, 9200 Suits Us Drive, opened last month after Mark Spychala and his wife, Muriel, did extensive remodeling to the building. The shop was named for his father, Rocky.

While the oldest machine in the shop is a patching machine built in 1951, Mark pointed to a work bench next to the front counter that was his grandfather’s. It was made of lumber from railroad cars.

The Spychala family got its start in the cobbler business when Frank opened his shop in Waite Park, Minn., in 1919.

Waite Park is located near St. Cloud.

Frank continued working in the shop until his death in 1955.

Rocky, who had been

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Mark Spychala, right, and his wife, Muriel, recently opened Rocky’s Cobbler Shop at 9200 Suits Us Drive. The shop is named after his father, Rocky, at the left, who stands with his wife, Mickey. Mark holds a framed story of when he took over his father’s cobbler shop in 1997. working at the shop since he their home in June of this year. came into the shop to tell him “No two jobs were alike,” that the customer was extremewas 11, took over. While continuing to work the shop in Rocky Spychala, who recently ly upset and he needed to get Waite Park with his father, visited Bella Vista with his over to the bank. He said he Rocky soon went to work at a wife, Mickey, said when asked could hear her shouting as he dry cleaning and shoe repair what he liked most about the entered the bank. cobbler profession. shop in St. Cloud.

Rocky walked over to her He worked at both shops It was also a profession where and asked her if there was a from 1948 to 1971, until he a good prank could go a long problem and she cussed at him. moved across the Mississip- way.

He took the coat and peeled the In a small town, every- patch off to show her the actual pi River to Sauk Rapids and opened his own shoe repair one knew each other. So when repair. She was pleased with there was a repair to be made, the repair. shop.

In 1984, Mark joined residents looked to Rocky and There were also some satthe family business when he Mark for help. isfying moments, such as when Rocky told the story of a a little girl came in needing a opened a scuba shop in the lower level in the shoe shop customer who worked at the prosthetic shoe. One of her and utilized a trapdoor to go bank down the street from the shoes had to be built up seven back and forth between the two shop and came in to see about and a half inches, Mark said. levels, so he could help in the getting her leather coat re- “We Àxed her boots and let her paired. Someone had burnt a have a good weekend.” shoe repair business.

They’ve had more than The Sauk Rapids store was hole in the coat.

Rocky was able to effec- 100 customers come through claimed by eminent domain in 1993 and they moved back to tively patch the coat through the doors since the shop opened St. Cloud and operated shops the inside lining, but then he in mid-September in Bella Visdecided to glue on an external ta, Muriel said. And they’ve next door to each other.

Mark bought the cobbler patch with stitched edges. The had several repeat customers.

“So many people have said shop in 1997 and the father and glue wasn’t permanent, but the son continued to work together customer didn’t know that and they are glad we’re here,” she thought the patch was the per- said. “They’ll try to Àx anyuntil 2003. thing rather than have someone In 2004, Mark and Muriel manent Àx.

A short time later, a friend throw it in the trash.” decided to set sail for the Caribbean, where he worked as a scuba instructor and Muriel was a dive shop manager and underwater photographer.

Fast forwarding a decade: The couple decided it was time to get closer to family. Muriel’s parents, Patricia and Robert Anderson, live in Bella Vista after moving from Minnesota two decades ago.

Muriel and Mark bought the building for the shop in the summer of 2014 and have made major renovations, including repairing the roof and windows. They made two trips to Minnesota, pulled the shoe PHOTO SUBMITTED repair equipment out of storage The Spychala’s multi-generational cobbler shop had locations in Waite Park and St. Cloud, before moving to Sauk Rapids is and hauled it back here.

They ofÀcially call Bella 1971. Now Rocky’s Cobbler shop has been reopened in Bella Vista home after moving into Vista, Ark. by Rocky’s son Mark.

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No parking zone added to West Lake Road Popp named member of the year

years old. In those Àrst few years in Minnesota, Shimabukuro-King’s family-life quickly deteriorated and his parents divorced. After hearing about the club from friends in third grade, young Dorian found solace in the Boys and Girls Clubs.

“We started coming to the club during a major transition in our lives. Things were already changing, so it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what the club had changed in Dorian versus what was changing naturally in himself. What I would say though is that the club helped support all the changes,” said Autumn Shimabukuro-King, Dorian’s mother. “It gave Dorian a place of belonging where it was just for him. It wasn’t about me or the other things going on our life, it was about him, and it was his place to do with what he wanted. He chose to embrace what the club instills.”

The Boys and Girls Clubs’ mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. It believes in offering a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, hope and oppor-

tunity, and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.

Although hesitant at the number of students in the small space at Àrst, Shimabukuro-King quickly learned to love his new after-school activity. The club was Àlled with a place to study and do homework, but he also had access to participate in activities or down-time games and fun. He found somewhere to belong.

“I was blown away. All of them [the staff] are my role models. The staff opened my eyes to new activities and past-times. I learned how amazing some of these things that I thought were not-so-cool can be, and now I continue to show others,” ShimabukuroKing said.

S h i m a b u k u r o - K i n g ’s mother found comfort in the club as well.

“It gave me piece of mind that he had some place to go after school that was supportive and safe while I was still Ànishing up my work day.

It has helped with keeping Dorian on track for school and has helped him understand some of the things I do as a parent. The club mirrors some of those values,” Autumn said.

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Shimabukuro-King continued from front_________ The club taught Shimabukuro-King to stand up for what he believes in and how to do so in a civilized way.

“I learned I can be more open-minded about different people and situations. I learned to communicate with people better and there are a variety of people here to communicate with, so I am exposed to that many more different topics and conversations,” Shimabukuro-King said. It also taught him to have fun.

Shimabukuro-King doesn’t participate in schoolbased activities, dedicating much of his leadership and time to the club with plans to continue this after graduation.

Currently he is involved with the club’s learning center, live action role playing, and many role-playing card games, and recently had the opportunity to travel to Chicago for a community service trip.

“I usually come every day the club is open. If I have other things to do, I won’t come but that’s rare,” ShimabukuroKing said.

“The Boys and Girls club has helped him become a leader. He has learned skills to get his life in order and then in return has been able to help oth-

ers. You pull yourself up, and then you help pull others up,” Autumn said.

After graduation from Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in May 2016, ShimabukuroKing plans to use his artistic skills to pursue a career in animation with a back-up plan in voice acting.

“I want people to see my work and to see what I’ve done. I would also like to see what I’ve done to help others,” Shimabukuro-King said.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year embodies the organization’s three priority outcome areas of leadership, character and service; academic excellence; and healthy lifestyles.

The Youth of the Year is selected based on academic achievement; communication and relationship skills; leadership and teamwork; and character. Local Clubs recognize Youths of the Month and select a Youth of the Year, who then participates by advancing through the state, regional and national competitions. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $10,000 scholarship and is installed by the President of the United States.

The Concordia band tour includes Sauk Rapids concert The nationally recognized Concordia Band from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., announces its annual domestic tour Feb. 1-7. They will perform a joint concert with the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Concert Band, Scott Campbell, conductor, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Performing Arts Center at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Minn.

Admission is open to the public; freewill donations will be accepted. The concert is sponsored by the Sauk Rapids-Rice

High School Instrumental Music Department. For information contact scott.campbell@ isd47.org.

Each winter The Concordia Band tours regionally in the United States and internationally every four years. The 2016 Band Tour also includes performances in Rochester, Shakopee and Worthington, Minn., and Sioux Falls, S.D. The Concordia Band is a select group of 71 outstanding student musicians, each of whom studies privately with members of Concordia’s ac-

claimed music faculty. Membership represents a broad range of majors and disciplines from the campus. The ensemble has performed at state and national conventions for the Minnesota Music Educators Association, MENC: The National Association for Music Education, and the College Band Directors National Association.

Dr. Peter J. Haberman became the ninth conductor of The Concordia Band in 2012. Prior to his appointment at Concordia, Haberman held a similar position as director

of bands at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he conducted the Wind Symphony, taught courses in conducting and repertoire, supervised student teachers, and was music director of the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony. Concordia College is a four-year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America offering more than 60 majors, including 15 honors majors and 12 preprofessional programs.

The Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club announced its 2015 member of the year, Jeff Popp, at its January meeting. Jeff is a longtime member of the club and has served on the board of directors. He is currently the organization’s vice president.

Jeff played a key role in the parking improvements last summer at the club’s properties in Benton and Morrison counties.

Pictured above Jeff Popp (left) receives his plaque from former club president Mitch Fiedler.

Pulse on People BOZEMAN, MONT. -- The Montana State University 2015 fall semester honor roll included students from Minnesota. There are two MSU honor roll lists – the President’s and the Dean’s Honor Roll. Students must complete 12 credit hours to qualify for either list. Students with perfect 4.0 grade point averages for the semester were named to the President’s Honor Roll. An asterisk follows the names of the students named to the MSU President’s Honor Roll in the listing below. The Dean’s Honor Roll includes the students earning grade point averages of 3.5 or above for the semester.

Sauk Rapids: Madison Appert Benton County Marriage applications Paul John Strang, Foley, and Amanda Elizabeth Fouquette, Foley UMD announces dean’s list for 2015 fall semester DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its 2015 fall semester dean’s list. In order to be included, students achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Students from Rice include Catherine Thielen, sophomore, art education K - 12, graphic design BFA. Students from Sauk Rapids include Taryn Anderson, freshman, undeclared; Lucas Flock, senior, stats and actuarial science BS; Megan King, junior, psychology BA; Joshua Puhalla, senior, cell and molecular biology BS; Justin Puhalla, senior, biology BA; and Michaela Wurdelman, sophomore, psychology.

Gustavus Adolphus College announces 2015 fall semester dean’s sist ST. PETER, Minn. – The fall semester dean’s sist at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher for the semester ending December 2015.

The list included two student from Sauk Rapids: Danielle Kirchner and Andrew Lupinek.

UW-Madison announces fall dean’s list MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year.

Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean of their school or college at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester.

Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Most refer to the honor as the dean’s list, but some grant the name dean’s honor list.

Students from Rice included Charlie O’brien, College of Engineering, dean’s honor list; and Catherine Peterson, College of Letters and Science, dean’s list.

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very narrow shoulder in this area are always at least partially on the paved road surface, obstructing the roadway in this very narrow place,” Heck said.

Minnesota law prohibits vehicles from being parked on the traveled portion of any roadway. Vehicles found parked partially or entirely on the roadway in this area will be towed by the Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce.

Residents and others wishing to Àsh and access the lake are encouraged to use St. Regis County Park located less than a mile north of the no-parking zone on West Lake Road. St. Regis County Park offers off-street parking and lake access to the public.

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WATAB TOWNSHIP — Residents, motorists and ice Àshing enthusiasts should be aware of a new parking restriction on West Lake Road near Little Rock Lake. A no parking zone has been posted in the 10500 block of West Lake Road where the road makes a sharp turn and lies next to the lake. This roadway is relatively narrow with little or no shoulder.

According to Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck, the county initiated this new restriction because a recent garage Àre on this roadway highlighted the need for keeping the road clear for emergency vehicles and safety personnel as well as the general public.

“Vehicles parked on the

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OPINION

Embracing winter Super Bowl 50 matchup set I’ll be the Àrst season we tallied to say I’m not wina record amount ter’s biggest fan. It of snow — 86.6 could be 70 degrees inches fell in during the sum2010-11. mer months and I’d So give us still be the one sayback our snow ing I’m chilly. I’ve West Virginia. always said I was by NATASHA BARBER We’re Minnesoborn in the wrong tans, and our kids state. need it.

So when the If there isn’t mercury dips below the point snow, there aren’t snow forts where water turns to ice, I’d and snowball Àghts. If there rather be indoors. Cuddle isn’t snow, there isn’t a reason Duds, wool socks, hot cof- for hot chocolate and drying fee and space heaters are my boot liners near the heat regfriends. In fact, you’ll rarely isters. Without snow, that mosee me lounging in my house ment when Mom wraps you in without a blanket slung over her love by tying your scarf as my shoulders or lap — even if tight as she can almost chokit’s the middle of August and ing you doesn’t exist. the air conditioner is on.

Snow is supposed to be But when the snow fell our thing. We’re supposed to this Monday, I have to say I be able to puff our chests when was delighted.

Southerners tell us they could Now, I know in order for never live here and maybe Mother Nature to bless us with even laugh at those who think her Áurries the temperature 50 degrees is cold. has to be slightly on the warmYou see, a blanket of er side, but that’s not the point. snow may seem like some sort The point is, this is Minnesota of oxy-moron, but, in fact, and winter without snow is it can bring warmth in your clearly not the same. heart. Think of all the memoIt’s been two years since ries you have growing up in we’ve had a deep snow cover. your Minnesota snow-globe.

In 2014, the snow depth at Think about that magic. the Twin Cities International So despite my dislike for Airport measured 24 inches the winter season, I’ll slow which was the deepest since down my car, throw my blan1982. Yet the reason was not ket in the back seat, pull up my because we were powdered boots and enjoy it. I’ve chosen in inches, but simply because to embrace it — at least until the state was in a deep freeze. the snow moves farther East Nearly six years ago, was the and I move West.

You remember and learn more when you discover it for yourself Our good you see that you've friend, Uncle B, been acting just like teaches at Brookone. Jesus loves lyn Center high the hypocrites and school. He often reaches out to their tells us you can't hearts just as much just sit through as he does the sinclass and expect ners running to Him to remember for forgiveness.

By Mercy Nygaard everything. You Use those realhave to apply izations to help you Life by Faith what you learn walk in love. Hey on a daily basis it's not all bad. Mayand dig into learning more be you've had a gut feeling on your own. When students that something just isn't right. come to him for answers he Then you read Jesus speak His doesn't just give them the an- truth about that particular area swers, he walks them through and you almost want to shout, it until they realize "Ah-Ha!" "I knew that wasn't right!" The Teachers are absolutely a gift Holy Spirit gave you that infrom God. And good ones help sight and by reading through us discover what we learn for God's word you just discovourselves. ered it for yourself. Now that You must apply this same sticks with you a lot longer principle when seeking the than a message you heard on truth. Dig in, don't just sit TPT or last Sunday's church through campaign speeches service or from some inspiraor church service on Sundays tional quote on face book. hoping to be enlightened or We know God gave us transformed. You'll hear the teachers by what he wrote in 1 words being spoken to you but Corinthians 12:27 & 28. So by until you walk through hear- all means, Ànd a good church, ing and doing what the Bible use resources like 3and1.org instructs, personally, you will and continue looking for a not be able to apply it or dis- good candidate this election. cern if it is the truth or not.

God also instructed us to disI have found that anyone can cern if what we are hearing is tell me umpteen times that I am the truth and you can only do acting just like my mom, but it that by reading His word, 1st isn't until I go through a partic- John 4:1-3. ular motion, or say something If there is no greater truth speciÀc and for some reason, that you will learn from readthis time, what I just did or ing the bible, it is that there said echoes in my head and is an enemy, and as you start I realize, "Oh my-LANTA! discovering truth on your Say it isn't so!" Those are the own, there will be opposition frustrating characteristics of revealed to you as well. Use our parents that we Ànd how those realizations to help you we are just as guilty and help run to Jesus and be glad that teach us more patience.

He paid the price for you and It's almost comparable to is always interceding with what it feels like being overly God on your behalf, Hebrews concerned about religious cul- 7:25. And best of all, Jesus tural traditions and then you wins! Keep reading and you read Jesus' words that you've will come to that prophecy. heard preached Sunday af- The devil will not stop trying ter Sunday, but this time, you to change the ending of the read them and you realize story, as history has shown, so you've been distracted against let our time here be Àghting your own sin. As Jesus talks the good Àght of faith, 1 Timoto the Pharisees and Scribes, thy 6:12.

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Las Vegas at the start of the playoffs. In their Àrst After living with football as a staple of evplayoff game, they set out to a 31-0 lead over the ery weekend since late summer, it is depressing defending NFC champion Seahawks before taking to think there is only one game left in the season. their foot off the gas and allowing the Seahawks to With the conference championship games in the sneak back into the game late. There were no such books, here is a quick preview of the Super Bowl worries last Sunday against Arizona, when the Pan50 matchup between the Denver Broncos and Carthers coasted to a 49-15 annihilation of the Cardiolina Panthers, which will be Feb. 7 in San Frannals, who looked completely overmatched on both cisco, Calif. sides of the ball. Cam Newton has had to earn every Don't let the overplayed narrative about “one

by ANDY THAYER shred of respect he's gotten all year, and something last shot for all-time great quarterback Peyton Manning” fool you; Denver is in this Super Bowl SPORTS COLUMNIST tells me he's not about to stop winning over his critics right now. because of their defense. Manning has done an I know not everyone's a fan of his dancing and adequate job of managing the game and avoiding turnovers since returning to the lineup in relief of Brock Oswei- constant smiling, but Cam Newton was the best quarterback in ler in early January, but he is far from being the game-changing the league this year and it wasn't even close. The best receiving passer he was as recently as 2013. If Denver wants to win this weapon on his team is tight end, Greg Olsen, and Newton still game, their defense is going to have to bottle up versatile quar- somehow passed for over 3,800 yards and 35 touchdowns. That's terback Cam Newton, who will likely be the MVP of the league seriously impressive. If Newton had receivers like Demaryius this season. I'm not saying Denver can't do it, because they sure Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders (as Peyton Manning does), he did a number on Tom Brady in the AFC championship game probably would have had over 50 touchdown passes this season.

– sacking him four times, intercepting him twice and knocking He's put this team on his shoulders all season and will be a dehim to the turf almost every time he dropped back to pass. The serving MVP. While my heart will be pulling for Denver because I'd love key to the Super Bowl will be whether Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware and company can contain Cam Newton while still remain- to see Peyton Manning win one more championship and ride off ing stout against Carolina's potent running game. The Broncos victoriously into the sunset, my mind tells me Carolina is going seem to have a knack for winning close games, and if they can to win this game going away. Arizona was a signiÀcantly better somehow keep the scoring low (which isn't an easy task against offensive team than Denver, and Carolina absolutely throttled Carolina, who were held under 20 points just once all season) Carson Palmer and his potent receivers. Denver has a great defense, but Carolina has been consistently putting up huge point they might have a chance to steal one more game.

The Panthers, meanwhile, have been making it look rela- totals all season, regardless of their opponent. My Super Bowl tively easy all season long. They cruised to a 15-1 regular sea- 50 prediction: Carolina 34, Denver 13. son record yet still somehow weren't Super Bowl favorites in

Using technology to achieve success

soon. Phase III involves putting a technology learnYou are about to begin reading a detailed, yet ing device (i.e. iPad) in the hands of more students somewhat lengthy article about the district’s Increased in the district, thus expanding services and opporAccess and Opportunity through Technology Initiative. tunities for more of our children. More speciÀcally The article contains information about the initiative and like neighboring school districts, Sauk Rapidsand reiterates the District’s continued commitment to Rice Early Childhood and students in Kindergarten a number of things, including fulÀlling levy promises through Grade 4 will have additional access to iPads made to the community; successfully implementing for instructional purposes, which will likely occur Phase III (Increase Access and Opportunity through during the 2016–2017 school year. While not all Technology for students in early childhood through of these students will take devices home, all chilgrade 4); providing necessary support for students, families and staff (i.e. professional development, time by Dr. Daniel Bittman dren will have additional access and opportunity. to collaborate, increased stafÀng, continued opportuni- Superintendent’s Corner More information will be provided in the upcoming months so stay tuned. Your involvement, engageties to share ideas, thoughts and concerns, etc.); and ment, and continued feedback assist district ofÀcials communicating regularly with stakeholders.

In summary, our collaborative efforts are working well, and with developing and integrating implementation plans.

Strategic planning and the “why” our children are experiencing increased access and opportunity The Increased Opportunity and Access through Technology daily, which are preparing them well for post-secondary and caInitiative was made possible through and after rigorous study, reer success. strategic planning, evaluation of student needs and stakeholder Introduction and purpose With approximately four months remaining in the school input. This work has provided a sound foundation for taking this year, I Ànd myself looking back and reÁecting on the year and next step.

Our focus is personalizing learning and preparing each of what has been accomplished by our children, families and staff thus far. I hope you, like me, Ànd Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools our students for his/her future. We believe our students deserve to be a source of great pride, and wish I could share all of this to have as many options as possible when they leave our schools year’s progress and success in this article. Since there is not and enter our communities. If there is one thing that most people enough space to do so, I encourage you to take time to think agree upon, it is that our future will require young people to atabout and celebrate your accomplishments and the opportunities tain some type of post-secondary education, as well as be able to continue learning and adapt their skills for a lifetime. We also you made possible for our children.

I want to provide a few updates related to Increased Ac- know that many of the jobs that will be available in ten to twenty cess and Opportunity through Technology. This initiative cen- years do not even exist today, and the skills many of us currently ters around our vision of academic achievement, preparing employ in the workplace, far exceed what we developed in our children for post-secondary experiences and careers, fostering formal education.

Preparing our students for this type of future requires enan informed and supportive public, and ensuring personalized experiences so each of our children feels valued, inspired, and gaging, meaningful, learning experiences that result in learning has a sense of belonging, with aspirations for success in his or necessary content and developing skills for their life and career.

In order to be successful, students must be able to communicate her future.

Commitment to promises made and the positive impact in multiple contexts, collaborate, think critically, be creative, and solve problems. of legislative changes Support, collaboration remain a priority Sauk Rapids-Rice remains committed to fulÀlling its promises We remain committed to providing necessary support, tools, related to offering a wide variety of academic opportunities for our children, providing transportation (without a fee) and main- and training for our students, staff, and families! Without additaining class sizes throughout the District (lowering when pos- tional support, tools, and training for staff, delivering transforsible). In fact, we are celebrating the addition of more than 40 mational learning for each student will not be possible. Alone, an new positions since the 2012-2013 school year, which includes iPad, interactive white board, or laptop is just a device. It will be teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians and clerical support. Fur- essential that we provide purposeful application by high quality thermore, additional funds received by local, state and federal teachers in order to make a difference for our children.

We have excellent staff that is ready and excited to have sources (i.e. all day Kindergarten, location equity aid, optional revenue, etc.) provide more stability for the school district, updated mobile technology available in order to meet the needs which have been and will continue to be spent directly on stu- of our students. Staff consistently engage in planning and profesdents and programming. Hopefully, you have seen this through sional learning to meet these needs, and the expansion of techadditional support, increased opportunities and access, and the nology provides another important and effective way to meet the reinstatement of some of the things previously lost through bud- increasingly diverse needs of our students.

This is a plan that we are moving forward with –thoughtget reductions (i.e. Art). While we recognize there is more to do, we are excited about our progress and look forward to the future. fully– and our students, families, and staff are excited about the The board of education, as well as countless staff, parents educational opportunities that will be available.

Continued communication and next steps and community partners, continue to increase opportunities, acI recognize many will want to know more about the discess and equity for students, while expanding the use of technology to provide the best educational experience for each and trict’s plans and will have questions. We remain committed to every child. We are grateful for your support and involvement, learning together, and to having continued conversations about how to integrate technology successfully and responsibly. In which has made these opportunities possible! fact, current and frequent meetings with student and staff lead Status and next steps I am excited to share that we continue to see amazing results learners, departments, students and families remain invaluable from both Phase I and Phase II of the Increased Opportunity and the key to our continued success.

Because success requires collaboration and teamwork, we and Access through Technology Initiative in Grades 5 through 12. As a result of these students having more access and op- remain extremely interested in having as many people as possiportunity through individual devices, students, families and staff ble part of the discussions, planning and implementation. Consereport better access to resources and personalized instruction, quently, if you are not currently involved, I would encourage you increased collaboration with others, better communication with to let me, any principal, Laura Mackenthun or Scott McCabe each other, and efÀciencies created with completing job-related know if you are interested in serving on a school or district-wide tasks. Parents also report their appreciation for their child not team charged with helping to develop recommendations about having to carry around so many heavy textbooks, access to a how to increase access and opportunity through technology. high quality device and better preparedness regardless of the Your skills and expertise are helpful and appreciated in making sure the needs of all students are met. journey their child chooses.

Thank you for all you do for our children, schools and disAs promised and communicated, Phase III of the Increased Opportunity and Access through Technology Initiative will begin trict. You make the difference!

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Obituaries Delores A. Schreder Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Delores A. Schreder, age 85, who passed away Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Ben Kociemba will ofÀciate and burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Delores was born on May 9, 1930, in Collegeville to Joseph & Frances (Bloch) Jochum. She married Richard Schreder on May 18, 1949, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Delores lived in the Sauk Rapids/ Sartell area all of her life and she worked for St. Cloud Window for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic

Delores A. Schreder Church in Sartell. Delores enjoyed trips to the casino and spending time with her grandkids and family. She was a generous, caring and strong person who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her children, Richard Jr. (Sharon) of Las Vegas, Nev., Cathy (Steve) Schreder-Ulery of

Tacoma, Wash., Roger (Sue) of St. Cloud, Carol (Jeff) Rymer of Sartell, Mary (John) Fritz of St. Cloud, and JoAnn (Randy) Fladmark-Erickson of Grey Eagle; brothers and sisters, Alvin Jochum of Mayhew Lake, Kathleen Lewellyn of Sartell, Joseph (Becky) Jochum of St. Louis Park, Kenneth (Bernice) Jochum of St. Cloud, and Mary (Jack) Beach of Zim; 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and 7 step great grandchildren.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard in 1976; daughter, Patty Johnson; two infant children, Geraldine and Mary Jo; grandchildren, Kris Breer and Joseph Fladmark; brother, Eugene Jochum; and sisters, Lorraine Rajkowski, Angeline Rajkowski, and Darlene Reideman.

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

Wilfred “Bill” Winkelman

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Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wed., Jan. 27, 2016, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids for Wilfred “Bill” A. Winkelman, age 65, of Clear Lake who passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls.

Bill was born Nov. 16, 1950, in St. Cloud to Kenneth & Ann (Tschacher) Winkelman. He lived in Benton County all of his life.

Bill served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a truck driver for Jack Frost from 1971-1981 and for Knife River from 1981-2008 when he retired due to a disability.

He was a member of Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992. Bill

Wilfred A. Winkelman enjoyed bowling, softball, Àshing, John Deere tractors, and spending time with family.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved his grandchildren and always said, “Don’t make a fuss”.

Survivors include his children, Kenneth of Clear Lake, Jacob of Clear Lake, and Holly (Billy) Bursaw of Clearwater; grandchildren, Matthew, Aurora, Austin, and Haylee; family friend, Nancy Laughton of Waite Park; brothers and sisters, Jim (Elaine) of Rice, Jack (Barb) of South Sioux City, Neb., Patty Allen of Onamia, Bob (Linda) of St. Joseph, Susie (Roger) Smith of Michigan, Dick (Julie) of Foley, Joe of Elk River, Laura of Monticello, Connie of St. Cloud, Scott (Marcie) of Ontario, Canada, and Dale of Clear Lake.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters and brother, Diane Latzka, Kathy Winkelman, and Danny Winkelman.

Memorials are preferred.

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“Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.”

Felling continued from front degree in business administration and by 2005, he had started his own manufacturing company. He credits the start of his business to his time in rehab.

“It really did start there, because I was researching what it meant to be disabled. I found it appalling that there wasn’t much help for quadriplegics. So I started to have parts shipped to my rehab room and I created a voice recognition cell phone interface to connect to my wheelchair,” Felling said. “I’d be tooling down the hallway talking on the phone and a lot of people asked where they could get one.

That was my wake up call.”

Now, with Broadened Horizons, Felling and his team of six employees are working to make lives better for others with disabilities.

“What my customers appreciate most is that our products are designed by the disabled,” Felling said.

The company makes a variety of products for those with disabilities, including adaptive video game controllers, voice recognition user interfaces, the Power Grip, the Command Center and more.

on a family’s life, being called away numerous times, many of which are during family events.

Luckily for Bueckers, his family knew and understood how important his duties as a ÀreÀghter were to him.

“They knew it was part of my life and they needed to accept it without feeling bad. But I also got Sandy and the kids involved in the department, so it became their second family too,” Bueckers said. “When it was time for checking trucks, I’d bring the kids down to the Àre hall and they would run around and help.

When Ashley and Matthew were old enough to read, they would read off the parts from the truck checking sheet, I would tell them it was there and they would check it off the sheet. And the entire family has been involved in open houses and events held at the Àre hall.”

Besides the routine Àre calls, drills and training events, Bueckers has been instrumental in the department’s Toys for Tots drive every Christmas. He is also active in the annual steak fry, dance, Benton County Fair representation, open house and

other events held at the Àre hall throughout the year.

“Neil coordinates Toys for Tots and he’s involved with every other fundraiser and community outreach event we do. He’s always there,” Fleming said.

The most rewarding part of being a ÀreÀghter for Bueckers is executing what they’ve been trained to do, helping people and putting a smile on the faces of youth in the community. But not all days end on a high note.

“Seeing the total destruction of a house and witnessing how that impacts a family is probably the most difÀcult part of being a ÀreÀghter. But you just have to tell them to look on the positive side — the house can be rebuilt, nobody got hurt and nobody died.”

So even though ÀreÀghting has pulled him away from his family at times, it has also helped Bueckers not take them for granted.

“There have only been a few times where I promised I wouldn’t leave for a call. Once was Àrst communion and another was when my daughter was running for Miss Sauk Rapids,”

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Broadened Horizons specializes in many things, including adaptive video game controllers. Here, Felling works on constructing a controller.

The Command Center is a specially designed desk for those in wheelchairs, allowing them to turn slightly and have the same amount of workspace as an L-shaped desk. It also provides a more stable posture for the disabled with its elevated middle section, causing less

pain.

In addition, Felling and his employees have worked to create the Sky Chariot and the Road Chariot, a wheelchair-accessible airplane and motorcycle, but neither of these products is ofÀcially for sale yet.

“My idea was to be able to

Bueckers continued from front

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Bueckers has been a member of the Sauk Rapids Fire Department for 22 years. He was recently awared the 2015 Sauk Rpaid Bueckers said. “I was work- on stage and my pager went off. ing for Huisken Meats and they She looked at me wide-eyed and were my daughter’s sponsor. We I told her I would stay.” were getting ready to walk out

SAUK RAPIDS — Community members who have children in their lives will have the opportunity to listen to a presentation and discuss substance abuse in youth at an information night this upcoming February.

The open forum hosted by Jennifer Kenning, Sauk Rapids-Rice District student assistance coordinator, and Tim Sigler, Sauk Rapids Police Department school resource ofÀcer, will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8 at the SRR Middle School.

The presentation called “Parent Awareness: Alcohol, Drugs and Our Youth” is open to all community members who have their hand in raising today’s youth.

“It’s not just for parents,”

Kenning said. “There are a lot juana, synthetics and prescription of different people raising kids. drugs.

This is open to anyone who may “I really want to educate want to come. There should be a about prescription drugs. A lot of good group of people with a lot kids are taking prescription medof different ages and ications now-a-days. backgrounds, so we Some parents make should be able to have sure their child gets a good discussion. I what they need on a want to be pretty Áexdaily basis, but othible with where we go ers have medications with it.” available to their Kenning, a Sauk child and leave it up Rapids graduate, has to their child to make wanted to provide the sure they are taking community with infortheir medication acmation since she came Jennifer Kenning cordingly. Kids aren’t to the district four years always the most reago and hopes the informal infor- sponsible.” mational night can help commuStudents with prescription nity members understand the dif- medications don’t always need ferences between the substances to be the ones who are initiating of years past and today. She will the conversations, Kenning said. be talking about alcohol, mari- She’s heard from other profes-

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In addition to making a difference with his company, Felling is also a motivational speaker, mainly for the disabled.

Felling’s main focus is to help people who are struggling and ready to give up on life.

“For people who think they can’t do anything, they need to rethink what they can do, what their strengths are,” Felling said.

“Empowerment has to come from within, that you have to feel it for yourself, internally.”

By providing equipment such as the Power Grip, a voice recognition device and other equipment, Felling works to show them what is possible.

“There are a lot of people that struggle those Àrst couple years after their injury,” Felling said. “I recognize that I provide an example to people, especially in that Àrst one to three years, of what life could be like later if they try to pursue and strive for it. I paint that picture of possibilities in their minds. Even though I still have things I struggle with, life is worth living if you have something to live for and I certainly do.”

Mead recognized as Teacher of the Year

Parent information night to address alcohol, drugs and youth

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roll into the plane or onto the motorcycle and be able to go,” Felling said.

He is also working to create a cockpit for around a bed, which would be equipped with water, a holder for a laptop or tablet, a voice recognition device and controls for various things. He would have it adaptable to the bed at night and the wheelchair during the day.

“It would allow them all of the same possibilities as someone who is able to walk, but they wouldn’t even have to go anywhere,” Felling said.

The mission of the company is to change the lives of the disabled, and Felling Àrmly believes he’s done that already.

“I could go get a job in the corporate world and make three times more money, but I would come home at the end of the day and no one says thank you. It feels thankless,” Felling said. “At the end of the day now, my employees and I are told, ‘Oh my gosh, thank you. You changed my life.’ That’s what I set out to do – change people’s lives, to change the world. I can deÀnitively say with conÀdence today that within the last

sionals that kids who come to school with injuries or illnesses are often targeted by students seeking certain medications.

Some are selling their pills for proÀts and others are choosing to avoid their medication and selfmedicate themselves in different ways.

The conversation never starts too early.

“Parents should be starting these conversations with their children when they’re very young. If there is a commercial on TV about alcohol or even ecigarettes use that as an opportunity to talk about perceptions and consequences. Start on a smaller more basic level while your children are in elementary and expand as they get older,” Kenning said.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board honored the Teacher of the Year at Monday’s meeting.

Carol Mead is a kindergarten teacher at Mississippi Heights Elementary School.

“I’ve been very fortunate not only as the superintendent, but also as a dad of a child who has had Carol in class, and it’s been really fun to see the special things she does each and every day for our kids,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district.

“It’s been an honor as superintendent to be in your classroom, but also to have my own child go to your class.”

Mead was chosen out of the 290 teachers in the district to receive this award.

“I’ve known Carol for a long time and knew that I wanted to hire her in some capacity,” said Sue Paasch, principal at Mississippi Heights. “If you’ve never been in Carol’s classroom, you need to stop in there. She takes a special interest in each and every one of her kids. Some of our most challenging kids with spe-

cial needs have been in her classroom, and she welcomes them with open arms and advocates for them.”

For Mead, this recognition comes with great honor.

“I just want to say thank you. It’s a pretty great honor and it’s great to be recognized for something you love to do,” Mead said.

In other school board news: -The school board presented on Jan. 14 at the Minnesota School Board Association Conference, speaking about equal access and opportunity for all children, successful relationships with the community and staff, and how to best prepare children for postsecondary and career experiences. The board members participated in various workshops throughout the conference and learned a lot about a wide variety of important matters.

-The One District, One Book kickoff will be on Friday morning at Mississippi Heights, where staff members and teachers will reveal this year’s book.

-The Àrst Facility Study Community Task Force meeting happened on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Over 70 community members participated in the meeting and gave input.

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acute rehab where he learned the logistics of his disability. He also went through a state of depression.

“I conÀded in my mom, and probably no one else, that I would have been better off dead.

Everyone says I’m so upbeat, but I cried myself to sleep many nights for many months,” Felling said.

But he didn’t give up or try taking his life. Instead, he found ways to make life better for people like himself.

The last day of rehab, Felling was able to build his Power Grip to allow him to pick things up.

“People think I can use my Àngers, but my Àngers are passively moving as the Power Grip moves my wrist,” Felling said.

He recalls his accomplishment on that day.

“That last day in rehab, I picked up a piece of pizza and ate it. I thought it was so cool that I could eat pizza without having to cut it up and eat it with a fork.”

When he got out of rehab in 2004, Felling went straight back to school, obtaining his master’s

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7:53 p.m.: theft – gas drive off on the 400 block of Main St. E 11:19 p.m.: civil matter on the 100 block of 1st Ave. NE

Tuesday, Jan. 12 9:27 a.m.: permit to purchase gun Saturday, Jan. 16 10:52 a.m.: theft on 1st Ave. Wednesday, Jan. 13 NE 2:33 a.m.: winter parking cita- 3 p.m.: harassment on 1st Ave. tion NE 10:09 a.m.: permit to purchase gun Sunday, Jan. 17 3:44 p.m.: fraud on the 200 9:15 p.m.: theft of identity on block of 6th Ave. NW the 12500 block of Fromlet Loop NW Friday, Jan. 15

Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, Jan. 11 1:30 a.m.: medical/ambulance assist 2:09 a.m.: trafÀc accident on the 800 block of 2nd Ave. N 12:16 p.m.: medical/ambulance assist 2 p.m.: suicidal person on the 1100 block of 1st Ave. N 2:59 p.m.: civil problem on the 700 block of 2nd Ave. N 3:20 p.m.: informational 4:06 p.m.: civil problem on the 400 block of 13th St. Cir. 6 p.m.: found property on the 1000 block of Broadway Ave. S 6:20 p.m.: alarm 6:31 p.m.: drugs-marijuana on the 1300 block of 13th St. Cir. 7:05 p.m.: medical/ambulance assist 7:28 p.m.: medical/ambulance assist 10:30 p.m.: suspicious activity on the 900 block of 2nd Ave. S (Two trafÀc stops, verbal warnings issued)

7:28 p.m.: informational 7:33 p.m.: alarm 7:40 p.m.: assist public 9:40 p.m.: disturbance/noise complaint on the 300 block of 13th St. N 10:06 p.m.: found property on Benton Dr. N 11:14 p.m.: domestic dispute on the 1200 block of 1st St. S (One trafÀc stop, verbal warning issued; two winter parking violations) Friday, Jan. 15 3 a.m.: medical/ambulance assist 3:30 a.m.: animal complaint on the 1900 block of Benton Dr. N 7:35 a.m.: burglary on the 1200 block of 2nd St. N 9:45 a.m.: attempted theft from auto on the 1300 block of 10th St. N 10:19 a.m.: medical/ambulance assist 11:40 a.m.: warrant arrest on Skyview Dr. 12:40 p.m.: suspicious activity on the 1000 block of 1st St. N 12:41 p.m.: theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 1:55 p.m.: trafÀc accident on Benton Dr. N 3:09 p.m.: forgery on the 200 block of Summit Ave. N 4:09 p.m.: informational 4:31 p.m.: assist public 6:50 p.m.: assist other agency 7:20 p.m.: trafÀc accident on 2nd St. N 7:24 p.m.: domestic dispute on the 1900 block of Benton Dr. N 8:08 p.m.: medical/ambulance assist 8:32 p.m.: theft on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 10 p.m.: alarm 10:35 p.m.: animal complaint on the 1000 block of 10th St. NE (Two winter parking violations)

Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:59 a.m.: warrant on the 300 block of 13th St. N 2:20 a.m.: parking complaint 4:33 a.m.: alarm 7:55 a.m.: trafÀc/driving complaint 8:02 a.m.: trafÀc accident on the 400 block of Benton Dr. N 9:20 a.m.: welfare check on the 300 block of 13th St. N 9:31 a.m.: found property on the 300 block of 13th St. N 1 p.m.: medical/ambulance assist 1:25 p.m.: parking complaint 3:19 p.m.: civil problem on the 800 block of Benton Dr. N 4:25 p.m.: trafÀc accident on the 100 block of 8th St. N 5:53 p.m.: forgery on the 100 block of 1st St. S 6 p.m.: missing person on the 1900 block of W Highview Dr. 6:10 p.m.: assist other agency (Two trafÀc stops, verbal Saturday, Jan. 16 warnings issued; one winter 2:47 a.m.: unwanted 3:21 a.m.: 911 hang up parking violation) 3:44 a.m.: medical/ambulance assist Wednesday, Jan. 13 12:42 a.m.: trafÀc/driving 5:12 a.m.: dispute on the 700 block of 8th St. N complaint 7:55 a.m.: assist Àre 10:14 a.m.: assist public 12:40 p.m.: suspicious activ- 8:31 a.m.: trafÀc/driving ity on the 500 block of 7th complaint 9:49 a.m.: theft on the 1700 Ave. N 1:20 p.m.: animal complaint block of 2nd Ave. N on the 700 block of 2nd Ave. 10:48 a.m.: warrant on the 600 block of River Ave. S N 11:01 a.m.: juvenile problem 1:30 p.m.: informational on the 1000 block of 6th Ave. 1:43 p.m.: informational 3:04 p.m.: medical/ambu- N 1:21 p.m.: informational lance assist 3:35 p.m.: Àres on the 1200 5:46 p.m.: assist public 8:20 p.m.: trafÀc/driving block of 10th Ave. NE complaint 4:10 p.m.: assist public 4:27 p.m.: civil problem on 8:31 p.m.: suspicious activity the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. N on the 1000 block of Summit 5:28 p.m.: suspicious activ- Ave. N ity on the 800 block of Pearl 8:55 p.m.: disturbance on the 700 block of 8th Ave. S View Dr. 6:52 p.m.: trespassing on the 10:24 p.m.: warrant arrest on the 800 block of Benton Dr. N 1400 block of 2nd St. N 8:24 p.m.: medical/ambu- 11:13 p.m.: alarm (Two trafÀc stops, verbal lance assist 9 p.m.: theft on the 800 block warnings issued; four winter parking violations) of Broadway Ave. S 10:51 p.m.: missing person on the 300 block of 2nd Ave. Sunday, Jan. 17 1:29 a.m.: disturbance/noise S (One trafÀc stop, citation is- complaint on the 1000 block sued; one winter parking vio- of 3rd St. N 2:18 a.m.: alarm lation) 3:21 a.m.: domestic assault on the 1300 block of 15th St. Thursday, Jan. 14 8:25 a.m.: tobacco violation NE on the 1800 block of Osauka 8:48 a.m.: assist public 11:26 a.m.: auto theft on the Rd. NE 9:10 a.m.: trafÀc/driving 300 block of 8th Ave. N 2 p.m.: assist public complaint 9:58 a.m.: theft on the 1300 2:34 p.m.: assist public 3:30 p.m.: arrest by citation block of 15th St. NE 11:41 a.m.: theft from auto on on the 100 block of 1st St. S 5:41 p.m.: assault on the 1100 the 800 block of 1st St. N 12:33 p.m.: terroristic threats block of Hillside Dr. on the 200 block of 3rd Ave. S 6:18 p.m.: medical/ambulance assist 2:19 p.m.: informational 2:45 p.m.: medical/ambu- 6:55 p.m.: domestic strangulation on the 100 block of lance assist 15th Ct. 5:45 p.m.: assist public 6:27 p.m.: police proactive 9:20 p.m.: assist public visit on the 500 block of 4th 9:30 p.m.: welfare check on the 1100 block of 1st Ave. N Ave. N 6:50 p.m.: domestic dispute 9:59 p.m.: warrant on the 700 on the 300 block of 2nd Ave. block of 2nd Ave. N N

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by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD — Fifth grade students from St. Cloud Christian School had the chance to serve those who serve the community every day when they prepared a breakfast for the St. Cloud Police Department the morning of Jan. 20.

The project was part of Warrior Serve, a program at the school that allows students to volunteer throughout the community. According to the school, through the educational program, students are equipped with motivation to practice Godly leadership with servant hearts.

The Àfth grade Warrior Serve project began before Christmas when students made thank you Christmas cards for each member of the St. Cloud Police Department. Then on Jan. 20 they traveled to the department, made breakfast and served the meal to over 100 police ofÀcers, ÀreÀghters and those in training. During the breakfast the students were able to converse and ask questions of the honored people. They also received tours.

“It was great and fun to serve breakfast. They were so nice because they talked with us kids and answered all our questions. It was cool when

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Sergeant Kelly Simondet of the St. Cloud Police Department gave a tour to the Àfth graders from St. Cloud Christian School.

Students from St. Cloud Christian School mailed cards to each St. Cloud Police ofÀcer before the Christmas holiday as the beginning of their Warrior Serve Project.

the sergeant showed us the police cars and his ofÀce,” said Isaiah Ahrends of Sauk Rapids.

St. Cloud Christian School was founded in 1979 and is located in a three-story building in the Wilson Park neighborhood. The K-12 school has 232 students with approximately 25 percent of them from the Sauk Rapids and Rice communities.

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Thursday, Jan. 28 beginning at 7:30 a.m.—Central MN Manufacturers Association presents Midsota Manufacturing.

The Landing, 18527 Co Rd 154, Avon. Contact Sandy Kashmark (800) 654-5773 or midwest@runestone.net for more information.

Thursday, Jan. 28, 6-7:30 p.m. — Relay for Life of St. Cloud 2016 Kick-off. Auto Value Parts Store, 2959 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud.

Friday, Jan. 29, 6-8 p.m.—Cabin Fever Family Fun Night.

Pleasantview Elementary School. 1009 6th Ave N., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Jan 30, 6-7 p.m.—Open House of Sacred Heart Church after 5 p.m. mass. 2875 10th Ave. NE., Sauk Rapids.

Call (320) 251-8115.

Sunday, Jan. 31, 9-10 a.m. & 11 a.m.-1 p.m.—Open House of Sacred Heart Church after 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. mass. 2875 10th Ave. NE., Sauk Rapids. Call (320) 251-8115.

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2-8 p.m.—Spaghetti dinner and Silent Auction BeneÀt for Dylan Roses. Benton Station, 303 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 5:15-6:15 p.m. — Family and Friends Support Group for Eating Disorders. CentraCare Health Plaza, Stinson Leonard Street Room.

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Former Sauk Rapids-Rice student Max Wojtanowicz met with the high school speech team on Jan. 16 to help prepare and energize team members for the upcoming season. Wojtanowicz graduated from St. Olaf College in 2006 with a degree in theater and a concentration in media studies. From there he has been making a career on stage and has spent two seasons as a performing apprentice and understudy at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. In addition, he has produced three of his own musicals and is currently writing new projects with The Catalysts.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School speech team begins its competition season Saturday, Jan. 30 at Cathedral High School.

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I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 4020 Clearwater Road. Apt. 204, St. Cloud, MN 56301 (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: Tessa June Lange, 4020 Clearwater Road. Apt. 204, St. Cloud, MN 56301 (4) This certiÀcate is an amendment of CertiÀcate of Assumed Name File Number: 728299600022. Originally Àled on 1/22/2014, under the name N/A. (5) I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on February 11th, 2016 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Brett Ogg requesting a conditional use permit to use an alternative à ood elevation method in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 of Ordinance #196, Flood Plain Management Ordinance and Section 11.6 of Ordinance 185, Benton County Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: part of the SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 30, Mayhew Lake Township 2. 7:10 p.m. Public hearing to consider Ordinance #457 to Minden Township amend the Benton County Development Code (Ordinance #185) Annual Audit Meeting as follows: Amend Section 9.6 to allow for Local Alternative Notice is hereby given that Minden Township Board will Septic System Requirements and clerical corrections, clariÀcameet at the Minden Town Hall on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 7 tion related to septic system regulations and additional restricp.m. for the Annual Audit followed by the regular Monthly Meettions to septic systems.

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Wednesday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — St. Cloud’s Forum of Executive Women invites you to “Branding Yourself.� Joe Mayne, interviewing and hiring expert, will present the topic.

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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, Benton Station 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.

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME AMENDMENT Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Renters Warehouse St. Cloud.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 26 32nd Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301.

(3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: Sunrizon Develpment LLC, 20 32nd Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301.

(4) This certiÀcate is an amendment of CertiÀcate of Assumed Name File Number: 705559700025. Originally Àled on 10/08/2013, under the name N/A. (5) I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Barry A. Kukowski, President 12/03/2015 R-4-2P INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 47 Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools 1833 Osauka Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE TO SERVICE PROVIDERS Sealed Proposals will be received by Independent School District 47 at its District OfÀces, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 until 10:00 a.m. (CST) Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at which time all proposals will be opened and read publicly. Proposals are being requested on the purchase of transportation services.

A mandatory informational meeting will be held at the District OfÀces, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, at 10:00 PM. on Thursday, February 18th, 2016, at which time prospective service providers may inform themselves of the District’s speciÀc transportation needs. Service Providers may also examine maps, schedules, current route lists and other information made available by the District.

Proposals must be submitted on proposal forms “Exhibit Aâ€? furnished by the District and be in accordance with the speciĂ€cations. The School District reserves the right to waive technicalities or irregularities; to accept or reject any portion of a quotation, when quotations are by items and to accept or reject any or all quotations; and to make arrangements in the best interest of the School District. All proposals are to be addressed to Kim Eisenschenk, Business Manager, Independent School District 47, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 and be properly identiĂ€ed with the inscription: TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROPOSAL. SpeciĂ€cations will be available at Independent School District 47, District OfĂ€ces, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 on January 26, 2016. A copy may also be provided electronically by e-mail request to Rich Enga, Transportation Coordinator, at e-mail address: rich.enga@isd47.org. Questions regarding the speciĂ€cations must be addressed to Rich Enga, Transportation Coordinator, via e-mail at rich.enga@isd47.org.

Questions concerning this quotation must be made in writing and response to such questions will be made in writing. All proposals, once delivered to the District, must remain effective until 60 days after the opening.

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The Storm’N Sabres led 2-1 after goals by Amanda Flemming and Kaelyn Szymanski midway through the second period. Roseau tied it at the 12:18 mark before Flemming scored her second goal of the game and team leading 20th on the season for a 3-2 lead.

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Otters win over Storm

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The gymnastics team traveled to Fergus Falls on Friday in hopes of a win, but fell short with a loss of 134.5118.5.

On vault, Bergen Henkemeyer placed third with a score of 8.45. Justus Floren and Kelsey Christensen tied for fourth with Ashlyn Fronning of Fergus Falls, all with a score of 8.4. Anna Magnan placed ninth with a score of 8.3 and Morgan Thompson placed 10th with a score of 8.2.

On bars, Henkemeyer placed sixth with a score of 7.0 and Christensen followed in seventh place with a score of 6.95. Thompson placed eighth with a score of 6.7.

Floren placed ninth with a score of 6.4 and Ellie Weinert

placed 10th with a score of 6.35.

On beam, Brooke Helget placed fourth with a score of 7.75 and Christensen placed seventh with a score of 7.15.

Thompson placed eighth with a score of 6.9. Floren placed ninth with a score of 6.8. Henkemeyer placed 10th with a score of 6.5.

On Áoor, Christensen placed sixth with a score of 7.9. Helget placed seventh with a score of 7.2. Magnan placed eighth with a score of 7.15. Henkemeyer placed ninth with a score of 7.05.

Thompson placed 10th with a score of 6.4.

All-around, Christensen placed third with a score of 30.4, Henkemeyer placed fourth with a score of 29.0, and Thompson placed Àfth with a score of 28.2

Four players scored in double digits to guide the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys’ basketball team to its third straight win Monday, Jan. 25 in Little Falls.

The Storm won the Granite Ridge Conference matchup 69-55.

SR-R led 36-31 at halftime. But in the second half, Coach Rich Spiczka had his team apply more ball pressure, which helped offensively.

“We were a bit sluggish in the Àrst half and really struggled to Ànd our rhythm. We were able to do enough good things to lead at the half. We were able to pressure in the second half to get the pace of the game up and led to some easy baskets and just more energy for our guys,” Spiczka said.

Anthony Massman and Tyler Kranz, led the Storm with 16 points. It was a season high point total for Massman.

“Anthony did a nice job of hitting open shots that were given to him and also getting to the free throw line,” Spiczka said.

Camden Jackson added 14

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Tom Swanson has spent most of his life in and around the pool, but in a few short weeks, that will change when he retires from coaching the boys’ swim and dive team.

“I came here in 1992 and have been coaching ever since,” Swanson said. “I’m going to miss coaching the kids.”

Since he started coaching, the team has had its ups and downs. Swanson recalls his Àrst few years of coaching.

“I was in my second or third year of coaching when the district was going through budget cuts and the boys’ swim and dive team was cut. It was hard to sit there and listen to them say ‘you’re not good enough’ or ‘we are going to cut it back.’ It was tough that they picked on something I’ve been a part of for so many years,” said Swanson, who started swimming at age 6, points and Kobe Boraas 11 in swam for Mankato West High the win.

The Storm are now 12-7 School and eventually became overall and 6-5 in the Granite an all-American swimmer for Ridge Conference. They travel to St. Cloud Apollo Feb. 1 and host Rocori Feb. 4.

Storm down Flyers for third straight victory

by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

ASwanson lifeto retire in from thecoaching water staff

SR-R 36 33 69 LF 31 24 55 SR-R scoring: Massman 16 (4 rebounds, 3 assists), Kranz 16 (3 rebounds), Jackson 14 (5 rebounds, 4 assists), Cody Landwehr 7 (11 rebounds), Boraas 11, Kuerkow Tongyik 5 (7 rebounds, 3 assists).

Sauk Rapids-Rice 92, Bemidji 71 The Storm scored early and often as they downed Bemidji by 21 points on Saturday, Jan. 23 in Sauk Rapids.

SR-R had 50 points at halftime, 27 that came on nine three-pointers.

“We played really well offensively and shot the ball really well. We did a nice job of Ànding the right guy and the open guy to get some easy baskets. We did a nice job executing our stuff, which allowed us to Ànd some great looks,” Spiczka said.

Boraas was nearly unstoppable in the Àrst half. He had 17

Boys Basketball continued on pg. 2B

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Swanson (middle) stands with fellow coaches, Sam Engle (left) and Ray Nelson. Swanson already knows he will miss being a part of the coaching staff next season.

St. Cloud State University.

Coaches and parents rallied together for countless fundraisers. Before long, they had raised enough to bring the team back.

After Àve years of focusing on the team’s record, Swanson knew he had to change something. He switched his mentality to being a mentor and putting more emphasis on building relationships with the individuals on the team.

“If you get

caught up in wins and losses, the big picture isn’t there,” Swanson said. “If you focus on the kids, the Ànal outcome is things like the state championships. I have no idea how many wins or losses we’ve had over the years, nor do I really care. I’m not a coach like that.”

Since making the transition, Swanson has brought a great deal of success to the team, including a state championship in 2004. The team was the runners-up in 2003 and they took third place in 2009.

“There was a run there

where we took every place in the top Àve,” Swanson said.

“It makes you feel good that you brought something up and created the highest part.”

Assistant coach Karl Nohner agrees, and knows exactly how that happened.

“I think there was a big improvement when Tom brought the concept that swimming and diving is more than just a sport,” said Nohner.

“He creates an environment where students come in and learn about being young men

Swanson continued on pg. 3B

Swanson gives a pep talk to the varsity swimmers while Coach Nelson looks on.

Ninth grade wrestlers to compete at state

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER This past weekend, Sauk Rapids-Rice hosted the Region Seven qualiÀer tournament for ninth grade state.

The team has six wrestlers advancing to the state tournament on Jan. 30 in Champlin Park. Four of the six wrestlers advancing have wrestled at the varsity level – Jared Spohn, Ben Gilbertson, Jacob Ackerman and Darrius Robinson.

The top two place winners in each class qualiÀed for state.

At the 94-pound weight class, Andrew Wollak placed

Àrst. At the 100-pound weight class, Spohn placed Àrst. At the 106-pound weight class, Gilbertson placed second. At the 113-pound weight class, Ackerman placed Àrst. At the 126-pound weight class, Jacob Kruger placed fourth and will not move on to the state tournament. At the 132-pound weight class, Daymien Humphreys did not place. At the 145-pound weight class, Marcus Santillana placed Àfth. At the 170-pound weight class, Robinson placed second. At the heavyweight class, Ben Konz placed Àrst.

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Six members of the ninth grade wrestling team are going to state tournament: (left to right) Andrew Wollak, Ben Gilbertson, Jared Spohn, Jacob Ackerman, Darrius Robinson and Ben Konz.

Storm grapplers battle at triangulars

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER The Storm wrestling team competed in two triangular meets, taking losses against all four teams.

Little Falls 49, Sauk Rapids-Rice 25 At the 106-pound weight class, Jared Spohn lost to Gabe Nagel by decision with a score of 4-3. At the 113-pound weight class, Jacob Ackerman won by fall over Simon Pantzke. Brady Vait won by fall over Dakota Kern at the 120-pound weight class. At the 126-pound weight class, Zac Spohn won over Leo Wilczek with a score of 13-0.

At the 132-pound weight class, Hunter Rajkowski won by fall over Jacob Biermaier. At the 138-pound weight class, Tony Bemboom lost to Lane Rut-

ten with a score of 16-7. At the 145-pound weight class, David Nelson won over Cameron Carl by decision with a score of 4-0.

Marcus Santillana lost by fall to Sam Nagel at the 152-pound weight class. Daunte Molski lost by fall to Mickel Schultz at the 195-pound weight class.

Luke Barringer also lost by fall at the 285-pound weight class when he faced Gage Blechinger. The Storm forfeited matches at the 160-, 170-, 182and 220-pound weight classes.

Big Lake 39, Sauk Rapids-Rice 33 Starting off, Benjamin Gilbertson won by forfeit in the 106-pound weight class. At the 113-pound weight class, Ackerman won by decision over Vince Dailey with a score of 6-2. Vait won by fall over Ryan Helgoe at the 120-pound weight

class. At the 126-pound weight Sartell 50, class, Z. Spohn won by forfeit. Sauk Rapids-Rice 27 Rajkowski won by fall over J. Spohn started off Heath Foster at the 132-pound the meet with a win by weight class. At the 138-pound decision over Sam Fernweight class, Bemboom won by Wrestling decision over Caleb Juhl with continued on pg. 2B a score of 11-4. Nelson lost by decision at the 145-pound Marcus Santillana weight class with a score of takes down Jack 5-0. Santillana lost by fall to Engle, winning Parker Millam at the 152-pound the match weight class. Andrew Syvert- by fall. son lost by fall to Cole Sixberry at the 182-pound weight class. Molski lost by fall to Nash O’Leary at the 195-pound weight class. At the 285-pound weight class, Barringer won by decision over Bryce Murphy with a score of 5-1. Sauk Rapids-Rice forfeited at the 160-, 170and 220-pound PHOTO BY weight classes.

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Storm swimmers take on top schools

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

This week the boys’ swim and dive team faced two of the conference’s top schools – Sartell and Alexandria.

Despite a handful of top three Ànishes, the team brought home two losses.

Sartell 110, Sauk Rapids-Rice 74 The Storm competed with determination at the Jan. 19 meet, ending the meet with 14 top three Ànish-

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Kayden Daniels swims his part in the 200 freestyle relay. He, along with his team, took third in the event.

ers. While it wasn’t enough to win the meet, the team presented a fair competition against the top school in the conference.

Bowling scores

Individual high games: Rick Turch- 279 Andrew Paavola- 276 Jason Tervey- 268 Ross Diedrich- 268

Team high single game: Granite Edge Café- 1319 The Blue Line- 1301 Sartell Hardware Hank- 1291 Team high 3-game total: Granite Edge Café- 3769 Sartell Hardware Hank- 3646 Greenkeepers- 3583 League Standings Greenkeepers 36.5-26.5 Granite Edge Café 35-28 SR Legion 35-28 Sartell Hardware Hank 34.528.5 St. Cloud Hyundai 34.5-28.5 ATS 30.5-32.5 The Blue Line 26-37 Sentra Sota Sheet Metal 2043 Highlights: Curtis Dingmann- 723 Ryan Ertl- 714 Bruce Arnold- 708 Ross Diedrich- 704 Rod Oltz- 693 Mike Alexander- 693 Rick Turch- 688 Jason Terwey- 673 Corey Brown- 660

200 MR: Ethan Baker, Tommy Stiegel, Jayson Valek, Jackson Elmquist 3rd 1:51.50; Josh Deering, Kayden Daniels, Morgan Freese, Mason Eisenschenk 4th 1:59.75.

200 FS: Dylan Maanum 3rd 2:02.15; Stephen Erickson 4th 2:06.70; Erik Moline 5th 2:08.04; Gabe Swanson 2:06.82.

200 IM: Deering 2nd 2:20.43; Ryan Kawlewski 5th 2:38.85; Stephen Davis 6th 2:45.62.

50 FS: Valek 3rd 24.19; Elmquist 4th 24.44; Baker 6th 25.17; Thomas Daniels 27.59.

1 MTR Dive: Jack Grabinski 1st 215.00; Sawyer Amo 3rd 168.45; K. Daniels 6th 140.90.

100 FLY: Valek 2nd 1:01.09; Maanum 4th 1:05.51; Freese 5th 1:06.01; Carter Molianen 1:14.00.

100 FS: Erickson 1st 51.64; Elmquist 3rd 54.41; Eisenschenk 6th 58.40; T. Daniels 1:02.50.

500 FS: Kawlewski 3rd 5:42.79; Moline 4th 5:43.33; Davis 6th 6:18.56.

200 FSR: Erickson, Valek, Maanum, Stiegel 3rd 1:36.75; Eisenschenk, K. Daniels, T. Daniels, Ben Claassen 5th 1:49.51.

100 BK: Deering 3rd 1:03.97; Freese 4th 1:07.04; Baker 5th 1:07.16; Molianen 1:10.02.

100 BR: Stiegel 2nd 1:10.18; Swanson 4th 1:14.99; K. Daniels 6th 1:21.07.

400 FSR: Erickson. Elmquist, Deering, Baker 1st 3:38.16; Swanson, Eisenschenk, Moline, Maanum 2nd 3:50.86; Kawlewski, Freese, Davis, Molianen 4:11.35.

Alexandria 102, Sauk Rapids-Rice 84 Facing Alexandria, the Storm brought home 16 top three Ànishes, but came out with a loss.

200 MR: Deering, Stiegel, Valek, Erickson 1st 1:49.34; Freese, Swanson, Molianen, Baker 3rd 1:58.89.

200 FS: Maanum 2nd 2:04.01; Moline 4th 2:06.69; Swanson 5th

2:06.83; Eisenschenk 2:06.66.

200 IM: Deering 2nd 2:16.37; Elmquist 3rd 2:22.38; Stiegel 5th 2:24.72; Kawlewski 2:41.36.

50 FS: Valek 2nd 24.11; Erickson 3rd 24.24; Baker 4th 24.96.

1 MTR Dive: Grabinski 2nd 205.25; Amo 4th 176.50.

100 FLY: Valek 1st 59.67; Maanum 4th 1:05.80; Molianen 5th 1:06.05.

100 FS: Erickson 2nd 52.58; Elmquist 4th 56.01; Freese 5th 56.61.

500 FS: Eisenschenk 3rd 5:50.07; Kawlewski 4th 5:50.66; Moline 6th 5:51.88.

200 FSR: Elmquist, Valek, Maanum, Stiegel 2nd 1:36.36; Claassen, Moline, Swanson, Amo 4th 1:45.83.

100 BK: Baker 2nd 1:05.57; Freese 4th 1:07.31; Molianen 6th 1:10.55.

100 BR: Stiegel 1st 1:09.30; Deering 3rd 1:11.89; Swanson 6th 1:15.48.

400 FSR: Elmquist, Erickson, Deering, Maanum 2nd 3:37.25; Baker, Eisenschenk, Kawlewski, Moline 4th 3:58.25; Freese, Claassen, Molianen, Amo 5th 4:10.57.

Boys Basketball continued from front of his 26 points, including Àve three-pointers in the Àrst half.

Kranz added 25 points for SR-R. “It wasn't a big time track meet, just a game where both teams shot the ball really well. We were able to pull away by buckling down a bit on defense and cleaning up the glass,” Spiczka said.

B 36 35 71 SR-R 50 41 92 SR-R scoring: Massman 3, Kranz 25 (5 rebounds), Jackson 16 (11 assists), Landwehr 11 (11 rebounds), Tommy Wittowski 7 (3 rebounds), Boraas 26 (5 assists), Tongyik 4.

SR-R 72, Fergus Falls 60 The Storm handed the Àrst place Flyers their second conference loss of the season when they won at home by 12 points Jan. 19.

“We did a nice job defensively in the Àrst half limiting

their open looks and rebounding the basketball. We also took advantage of their pressure and were able to get some easy baskets,” Spiczka said.

Another key point was being able to get out to a great start. They led by 13 points, 39-26, at halftime.

“The lead was big as it set the tone for the rest of the game. We did all the things mentioned above well. The lead allows you to absorb their run when it comes, as it did,” Spiczka said.

The Otters made a stern charge in the second half, cutting the lead to two, 58-56, but the Storm Ànished the game on a 14-4 run to seal the win.

Spiczka said he was very pleased with his teams effort.

They held the Otters to under 35 percent shooting for the

game. SR-R also had 10 assists and nine steals in the win.

“We just talked about how gutsy their effort was, especially when Fergus was making their run ... ,” Spiczka said. “We also talked about the importance of staying together and working with each other, especially during crunch time.”

Balanced scoring was another factor in the win. Six players scored at least seven points. Jackson paced the way with 21 points.

FF 26 34 60 SR-R 39 33 72 SR-R scoring: Massman 7, Kranz 11 (5 rebounds), Jackson 21 (7 rebounds, 4 steals), Landwehr 14 (10 rebounds), Boraas 11 (3 assists), Tongyik 8 (7 rebounds, 3 assists).

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Storm girls whip past Sartell, Bemidji

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Bailey Becker scored 17 points and Andi Skillingstad added a dozen as the SaukRapids Rice girls’ basketball team defeated neighboring rival Sartell 56-39 Thursday in Sauk Rapids. The win improved them to 5-4 in the Central Lakes Conference where they are tied for third place with Brainerd and St. Cloud Tech.

The Storm built a solid lead at halftime, 26-17 with Becker making four buckets along the way. She added four more baskets in the second half as the Storm cruised to the win.

Skillingstad Ànished with 10 rebounds and Brooke Torvik added Àve rebounds and Àve assists. Angela Konz also turned in a nice performance with eight points and six rebounds.

“Our girls played a well rounded game,” said head coach Megan Foley.

“They made the extra pass and trusted each other on defense.”

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At the 285-pound weight class, Barringer won by fall over Ben Strom. Sauk RapidsRice forfeited matches at the 152, 160, 195 and 220-pound weight classes.

Moorhead 43, Sauk Rapids-Rice 30 Despite a strong start to the meet, the Storm fell in

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Sauk Rapids-Rice 57 Bemidji 47 On Saturday the Storm hosted Bemidji and came

away with a 10-point win.

Skillingstad scored 19 points, 15 of them coming in the Àrst half as the Storm hit the locker room with a 33-28 lead. In the second half the Storm got a big three-pointer from Torvik, who also sank Àve free throws on her way to a 13-point performance.

She also added four rebounds and six assists. Becker added eight points with nine rebounds and seven assists, and Konz added 10 points.

The balanced scoring attack helped the Storm improve to 9-7 on the season.

Their next game is Thursday when they host Foley.

Bemidji 28 19 – 47 Sauk Rapids-Rice 33 24 – 57 Scoring: Meyer 2, Torvik 10 (4 rebounds 6 assists), Becker 8 (9 rebounds 7 assists), Skillingstad 19 (7 rebounds 3 steals), Konz 10 (3 rebounds 3 steals), Brandi Roscoe 5.

Albany 56 Sauk Rapids-Rice 45 On Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Storm traveled to Albany where the Huskies prevailed with a 56-45 win.

Skillingstad led the Storm with 14 points and Torvik added nine. Skillingstad added eight rebounds and Torvik chipped in Àve assists.

“We played together for 30 minutes,” said coach Foley. “We got more players to contribute, which is a bonus for our team.”

Scoring: Meyer 5, Torvik 9 (5 assists), Becker 8 (4 assists), Skillingstad 14 (8 rebounds), Konz 7 (4 rebounds), Bailey Roscoe 2.

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Swanson continued from front rather than just being athletes. A lot of his talks in the pool are life lessons.”

As not only a coach but also as a teacher, Swanson feels it’s important to connect with the kids.

“Relating to real life and connecting with kids is a part of our jobs. We have the power to change lives and I take that to heart,” Swanson said. “Every time I want to push a kid a little bit harder,

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I relate it to life. No matter what we do, there’s a point in your life when things get tough and you have to dig deep inside your soul and come out positive. That’s how I relate swimming to life.”

While Swanson is busy as a teacher and a coach, his personal life gets pushed aside.

“For these three and a half months, I work 70 hours a week, so you put your personal life and friends on hold. I do regret that piece a little bit,” Swanson said.

But he didn’t have to put everything on hold.

His three sons, Ben, 25, Zac, 23, and Gabe, 17, have all swam for the team.

“Having my sons on the team helped considerably, because I was still being a dad. A big part of who I am is a dad,” Swanson said. “I put a lot of energy into that. If my kids wouldn’t have been in the program, I wouldn’t have done it. It would have pulled so much time away from my kids that I wouldn’t have been able to be a dad.”

Playing roles as both dad and coach was tough, but Swanson would do it all over again.

“It’s tough to coach your own kids,” Swanson said. “The good times are so good, but the lows can be low. When the bad times are

there, it comes home. It’s ups and downs, but I’m glad I did it.”

At one point, Swanson’s daughter Abby was a swimmer as well, but she changed her mind and decided to play volleyball instead.

“That was Àne with me, because it gave me the opportunity to watch another sport,” Swanson said.

Using his perspective as teacher, coach and dad, Swanson hopes for one thing for the team next season.

“I hope they hire a teacher on board,” Swanson said. “When you can walk the halls and talk to the kids and be a part of their lives, it makes a difference. Sports that have coaches that teach and work here are more successful because of that, so I just hope they hire a teacher to take over.”

As the season gets closer to ending, Swanson already feels different.

“It’s such a weird feeling because I’ve been around the pool for 44 years,” Swanson said. “It’s a psychological thing and there’s a lot to it.”

Coaches and staff alike will miss Swanson as he passes the torch to a new head coach, but they feel he has made a lasting impression.

“Tom has been a great mentor for many of our coaches,” said Luke Lutter-

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For the Swanson family – (left to right) Zac, Geri, Abby, Ben, Tom and Gabe – spending time in and around the pool has become a pastime. Tom, along with all three of his sons have swum and been involved in the SRRHS boys swim team.

man, actvities director at the high school. “His personal-

ity and enthusiasm will be missed for sure.”

Lumberjacks clinch overtime win

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

PUBLIC NOTICES

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – January 5, 2016

The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 5, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Warren Peschl, Ed Popp, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly and Spencer Buerkle present. Call to order by Administrator Monty Headley was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag.

Peschl nominated Buerkle for 2016 Chair of the Board.

Nominations were closed and a unanimous ballot cast for Buerkle for Board Chair for 2016. Chair Buerkle called for nominations for 2016 Board Vice-Chair. McMahon nominated Peschl for 2016 Vice-Chair of the Board. Nominations were closed and a unanimous ballot cast for Peschl for Board Vice-Chair for 2016.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the amended agenda: add item—discuss request to hold a 5K run at Bend in the River Park in April.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Popp/McMahon unanimous to set 2016 County Board meeting dates and times as presented (“Àrst and third” Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM—unless otherwise noted), with the exception of the Àrst Board meeting in December (the listing reÁects a change of date to Wednesday, December 7th due to a conÁict with the 2016 AMC Annual Conference and also reÁects a change of time to 7:00 PM to combine with the Truth in Taxation meeting.)

McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2015 as written; 2) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 17, 2015; 3) approve Application for Exempt Permit for MN Dark House Association-Central Chapter to conduct a rafÁe on February 5, 2016 at Henry’s Catering & Banquet Center, Foley; 4) approve Application for Exempt Permit for Mille Lacs-Benton Chapter Pheasants Forever to conduct a rafÁe on March 12, 2016 at Henry’s Catering & Banquet Center, Foley; 5) approve appointment of Mark Brenny to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Art Buhs to the Planning Commission, both for a three-year term through December 2018; 6) approve Purchase Money Security Agreement for S.C.O.R.E. Grant—Kevin Johnson, Tri-County Organics—for 100 32-gallon organic recycling carts, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 7) approve 2016-2018 Memorandum of Agreement between Benton County and the University of MN for providing Extension programs locally and employing County Extension staff, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Karri Thorsten, Auditor-Treasurer, reported that two sealed newspaper bids were received (Benton County News and Star Publications/Sauk Rapids Herald) for publication of the ofÀcial proceedings of the County Board and other publications as required by law. It was noted that some communications need only be published in one newspaper, while others require publication in both; some years back, the County Board made the decision to publish all notices in both papers (up to this point, the Sauk Rapids Herald has not been billing the county for publication of the Board minutes). In review of the bids, a question arose on the bid of Star Publications; Thorsten will contact the newspaper and report back to the Board later in the meeting.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to re-designate the Auditor-Treasurer the authority to designate depository banks.

Bauerly/McMahon unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016#1, designating depository banks for Benton County, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that the City of Foley would like to submit an application to the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to receive funds to build sidewalks/ trails along TH 23 within the City; these are Federal funds and, since Foley is under 5,000 in population, the County must be the “Sponsoring Agency” ($647,805 total project cost--$381,062 grant request/$266,743 local match required). Byrd noted that the proposed resolution supports the City assuming full responsibility for all construction and maintenance costs associated with this project. Bob Barbian, Foley City Administrator, stated that the City is working with the Foley School District to assist with the local match as it serves their interest as well. Peschl/ McMahon unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#2, a Resolution Approving Sponsorship of Transportation Alternatives Project on Behalf of the City of Foley, and authorize the Chair

The Granite City Lumberjacks and Breezy Point North Stars went stick for stick, puck for puck in their match-up Friday, Jan. 22 at the Breezy Point Sports Center.

The two teams were tied 2-2 at the end of the third period, launching the game to

overtime, when Lumberjack forward John Suess pulled through with a goal to secure his team’s victory. Suess was assisted by defenseman Kevin Finley, who had two assists for the game, and forward Matthew Sprink.

Granite City’s forward Braden Altena’s goal in the second period was matched by the North Star’s Tyler Larwood. During the third

to sign.

Byrd reported that CSAH 3 in Sauk Rapids from 2nd Avenue to just west of TH 10 is proposed to be reconstructed in 2016; to complete the necessary construction, additional rightof-way is needed. He stated that Benton County Road Right of Way Plat No. 10 clearly depicts and describes the limits of permanent right-of-way and parcel boundaries within the project limits. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve Benton County Road Right of Way Plat No. 10 (CSAH 3 in Sauk Rapids), and authorize the Chair to sign.

Byrd explained that Benton County is in the process of planning for the improvement and reconstruction of a portion of County Road 3 from 2nd Avenue to just west of TH 10 in Sauk Rapids. He noted that Benton County has been unable to successfully negotiate the acquisition of several of the parcels; the County has statutory authority to acquire right of way by the Eminent Domain process. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#3, authorizing appropriate signatures for proceeding with eminent domain proceedings for the purchase of right of way for project 005-603-023, and authorize the Chair to sign (a joint resolution with the City of Sauk Rapids).

Byrd noted that the County will continue to negotiate with these landowners up until the Commissioners’ hearing.

Byrd informed the Board that design work is moving ahead on the CSAH 20 (4th Street) reconstruction project in the City of Foley; due to the narrow corridor, the City is considering applying for a variance to a “variance committee” to deviate from state aid design standards for parking lane width (from 20’ to 18’ length of the diagonal parking stall) to allow them to widen the sidewalk. Byrd pointed out that, when deviating from state standards, MnDOT will require a resolution that indemniÀes the state from any claims arising from the project; if this project moves forward, staff recommends that the County’s agreement with the City incorporate language that the City would hold the County harmless as well. Byrd clariÀed that he is not asking for Board approval today; the next meeting of the variance committee is March 24th—the City would submit their variance request

by March 1st if the County Board is supportive of this design change.

Under Engineer’s Report, Byrd reported on the difÀculties the County is experiencing in Àlling the current Engineering Tech-nician vacancy.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:41 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:53 AM. Administrator Headley explained that, at the direction of the County Board, he obtained the services of an outside expert to review the proposed remodeling plan for the Auditor-Treasurer’s OfÀce; the review was conducted by Dan Tideman, GLT Architects of St. Cloud. Mr. Tideman stated his belief that the proposed plan will result in a signiÀcant improvement for the Auditor-Treasurer’s OfÀce that will enhance service and convenience to county residents and create a safer, more efÀcient work space.

He stated one possible option to consider—if a low-proÀle, accessible Áoor system were utilized over a portion of the open ofÀce area, electrical power, as well as voice and data lines, could be distributed under the Áooring system to all workstation locations. Discussion ensued on whether or not to include stand-up workstations in the remodeling plan. Headley stated that adding sit-stand workstations for all Auditor-Treasurer employees adds approximately $10,000 to the cost of the project ($85,000 estimated total cost). He said that recent discussions have led to the conclusion that there may be other alternatives to sit/stand workstations and urged making good choices based on some analysis before we acquire sit-stand workstations. Buerkle stated no issue with the remodeling project itself, but stated his hope that this doesn’t set a precedent for approving requests outside of the capital improvement plan/budget process. Bauerly/ McMahon unanimous to move forward with the project (leaving the decisions as to the sit/stand workstations/raised Áoor up to staff).

Peschl/Popp unanimous to set the 2016 per diem rate for Boards and Commissions (i.e. Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Extension Committee) at $55.00 per meeting (same level as 2015).

At this time, Thorsten shared the information she received from the Sauk Rapids Herald regarding their newspaper bid. She

period, Lumberjack forward Andrej Jamnicky matched Breezy Point Josh Lavern’s goal to tie the game. Both teams had 32 shots on goal.

Additional assists for Granite City were credited to forward Chase Di Bari and defensemen Zack Cole and Eric Moser.

Both teams killed all power plays and Lumberjack goalie Mac Berglove record-

ed the win with 30 saves.

Granite City sat 16 minutes on eight infractions and the North Stars 14 on seven.

The Lumberjacks host the defending National Champions the North Iowa Bulls at 7:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday at Sports Arena East.

indicated that both the Herald and the Benton County News publish the Board minutes and delinquent tax notices, sharing the cost (Benton County News bills the County and pays the Sauk Rapids Herald half). Bauerly/McMahon unanimous to continue the designation of the Benton County News and Sauk Rapids Herald as ofÀcial newspapers for 2016 publications.

Administrator’s Report: 1) Board consensus to move forward with the Administrator’s proposed letter to townships regarding economic development organization membership; 2) Updating the Region 7W CEDS (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies)—this study was initially prepared by the former Partnership on behalf of the four 7W counties (Wright, Sherburne, Stearns, Benton) in order for the region to qualify for Federal grants; East Central Regional Development Commission in Mora subsequently took over the responsibility for the CEDS updates and desires to pass on that responsibility; the Workforce Center in Monticello has agreed to be the “new home” for the CEDS; a workgroup of the four counties received a quote of $90,000 to prepare a new CEDS study (1/2 of the cost can be covered by a grant, the four counties are being asked to cover the other half—based on population, Benton County’s cost would be $4,600); Board members will be invited to a future meeting to discuss a) is Benton County willing to help fund the CEDS study?, and b) is Benton County willing to provide longer term support for the ability to apply for, and get, grants? Headley conÀrmed that the CEDS is required in order for the region to receive Federal EDA grants. 3) Communication with USDA regarding the County revolving loan program (USDA is insisting that Benton County address very soon the “deÀcit” in our loan fund which makes our loan fund out of compliance with federal regulations—current loan repayments to USDA vastly exceed the interest the county is earning on outstanding loans (in order to “break even”, the county would need to generate an additional $32,000 in interest income annually which equates to needing new loans totaling about $600,000); the Economic Development Loan Committee will be meeting tomorrow to discuss possible options, including county payoff of the USDA loans in full; Buerkle inquired of the possibility of getting future USDA loans if both loans were repaid (Headley will research); 4) Process for County Board discussion of 2016 priorities and goals (a Committee of the Whole will be scheduled); and 5) Set a Committee of the Whole to discuss wellness program with Health Partners; 6) Request to hold a 5K run on the trails in Bend in the River Park on April 30th (anticipate 20-30 volunteers/200 runners; Board consensus to support, noting a concern with the limited parking; staff will meet with the requestor to discuss logistics, i.e. possibly shuttle from another site).

Peschl/Popp unanimous to adopt the 2016 slate of Boards and Commissions appointments as discussed and indicated (no changes from 2015).

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

Under Commissioner Concerns, Popp reported that he continues to receive calls from residents urging Board support 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. Headley stated he will follow up with the County Engineer in this regard.

Under Commissioner Concerns, Bauerly referenced the concerns of the newly-formed Northern Benton County/Southern Morrison County Irrigators’ Association with regard to the upcoming DNR meeting about sustainable use of groundwater in the Little Rock Creek area of Benton and Morrison Counties.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: January 12, DNR Informational Meeting—Sustainable Use of Groundwater in the Little Rock Creek Area of Benton and Morrison Counties; January 20, MICA Annual Meeting/Dinner; February 3, Economic Development Workgroup; February 5, Discuss Wellness Program with Health Partners; February 9, Goal Setting/Priorities Discussion; February 11, Drainage and Wetland Conference.

McMahon/Popp unanimous to adjourn at 10:50 AM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator

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ing, Major, 5 min) 13:17; Mixell, S RPDS (Game Misconduct, 10 min) 13:17. Goalie Changes: None.

3rd Period -- Scoring: APOLLO - Lucia Goal (power play) (Breidenbach, Rieland) 8:17. Penalties: Klafton, S RPDS (Tripping, Minor, 2 min) 2:10; Mixell, S RPDS (Slashing, Minor, 2 min) 7:12; Mixell, S RPDS (Board-

Leading the PHOTO ANNA SALDANA

Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

The Storm improved to 4-15 on the season with a win over Legacy Christian.

Barthel’s four goals lead Storm

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys’ hockey team was plenty efÀcient with their shooting on Saturday against Legacy Christian, especially senior captain Calvin Barthel. Barthel scored four goals as the Storm defeated the Lions in non-conference action 7-3 in Blaine. The Storm Àred just 18 shots on goal, but scored on seven of them.

The Lions got on board Àrst in a high-scoring Àrst period, but the Storm responded with three straight goals, two of them from Barthel, who doubled his season goal total and now has eight on the season. Tucker Koenig also scored for a 3-1 lead.

But Legacy Christian scored late in the Àrst to close the gap to 3-2.

Barthel completed his hat trick 15 seconds into the second period and Jake Hommerding increased the

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Minor, 2 min) 12:27; Rieland, After the LiAPOLLO (Roughing, ons scored to make Minor, 2 min) 12:27; it 5-3, they pulled Rieland, APOLLO their goalie with (Unsportsmanlike less than two minConduct, Minor, 2 utes to play. Barthel min) 12:27. Goalie Changes: None. scored his fourth of 3rd Period -- Scoring: the game and Koby APOLLO - Lucia Goal Thelen added an(power play) (Breidenother empty netter Rieland) 8:17.

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St. Cloud Apollo 4 Sauk Rapids-Rice 3 2 2 – 7 Sauk Rapids-Rice 0 Legacy Christian 2 0 1 – 3 Prior to exploding for 1st Period -- Scoring: APOLLO a season-high seven goals - Rieland Goal (even strength) against Legacy Christian, the (Lucia) 4:46; APOLLO - Vossen Goal (even strength) (Baker, Lu- Storm had to face conference cia) 5:45; APOLLO - Anderman leader St. Cloud Apollo. The Goal (power play) (Breiden- Storm managed just six shots bach, Lucia) 16:40. Penalties: in the game while the Eagles Bissett, APOLLO (Interfer- Àred 58 at Marlin. ence, Minor, 2 min) 7:24; BisMarlin was able to keep sett, APOLLO (Grabbing the the game from becoming a Facemask, Major, 5 min) 7:24; blowout by making 54 saves.

Heder, S RPDS (Grabbing the Facemask, Major, 5 min) 7:24; The junior netminder is curMixell, S RPDS (Elbowing, rently second in the state of Minor, 2 min) 15:53. Goalie Minnesota in shots faced and Changes: None. saves.

2nd Period -- Scoring: None.

The Storm are now 4-15 Penalties: Rieland, APOLLO on the season and 0-10 in Central Lakes Conference play. They traveled to Brainerd on Tuesday after this edition went to press and will also travel to Sartell on Friday.

Grade: 11th Accomplishment: Is 22-7 at 132 pounds for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Wrestling Team.

Rajkowski hopes to cut down to 126 pounds for sections.

What do you like most about wrestling? What I like most about wrestling are the values that it has taught me such as striving for greatness even in times of failure, overcoming my fears and understanding that sacrifice and pain are necessary to keep moving forward both on and off the mat.

What is your signature move on the mat? My signature move on the mat is the arm bar.

Tell us about the most memorable match you’ve ever been a part of. The most memorable match I have ever been a part of was when I was in fifth grade and my elementary team was wrestling for 5th place in the NYWA State Tournament. The first six weights including my own pinned our opponents clinching a victory over Chaska who beat us earlier during that same season.

That was the most exciting moment I’ve had with my team. Many of the same wrestlers from that team are still my teammates to this day.

What has been your favorite high school class to date? Explain. My favorite high school class to date has been the Stars or Astronomy class because I’ve always been interested in what’s beyond our world and how our world has came to be what it is today.

Tell us about a skill you possess that most people don’t know. A skill I possess that most people don’t know about me is that I’m a pretty good cook. I’ve always enjoyed making food with my family.

What are some words you like to live by? Some words I like to live by are that to be happy and successful one needs to live in the present, plan for the future and not dwell on the past.

What is your favorite meal, movie, social media and song? My favorite meal is spaghetti with garlic toast. My favorite movie is The Martian. My favorite social media is Snapchat. My favorite song is Changes by Iamsu!

Sauk Rapids-Rice 0 0 0 – 0 St. Cloud Apollo 3 0 1 – 4 1st Period -- Scoring: APOLLO - Rieland Goal (even strength) (Lucia) 4:46; APOLLO - Vossen Goal (even strength) (Baker, Lucia) 5:45; APOLLO - Anderman Goal (power play) (Breidenbach, Lucia) 16:40. Penalties: Bissett, APOLLO (Interference, Minor, 2 min) 7:24; Bissett, APOLLO (Grabbing the Facemask, Major, 5 min) 7:24; Heder, S RPDS (Grabbing the Facemask, Major, 5 min) 7:24; Mixell, S RPDS (Elbowing, Minor, 2 min) 15:53. Goalie Changes: None.

2nd Period -- Scoring: None.

Penalties: Rieland, APOLLO (Hooking, Minor, 2 min) 1:18; Barthel, S RPDS (Roughing, Minor, 2 min) 12:27; Rieland, APOLLO (Roughing, Minor, 2 min) 12:27; Rieland, APOLLO (Unsportsmanlike Conduct, Minor, 2 min) 12:27. Goalie Changes: None.

What are your future plans? My future plans are to attend a 4-year college or university after high school.

However, I’m still undecided as to where I’m going to attend and whether or not I am going to continue my wrestling career into college.

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Franzia 5 Liter Box Wine $

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