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Huisken Meat Company recalls beef SAUK RAPIDS — A local meat company recently recalled over 89,000 pounds of beef patties. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Huisken Meat Company, located at 245 Industrial Blvd, shipped Sam’s Choice Black Angus Vidalia® Onion items nationwide that may have been contaminated with wood particles. The foreign material originated with an incoming ingredient and was discovered during production. The Sam’s Choice Black Angus Vidalia Onion patties were produced on various dates between Nov. 19 and Dec. 9. The recall is limited to two-pound boxes containing six pieces of “Sam’s Choice Black angus Beef Patties with 19 percent Vida-
lia (there should be a registered symbol here but I cannot find it on my computer) Onion” with use-by dates of May 17, May 29, and June 6, 2016. The products subject to the recall bear EST.394A inside the USDA mark of inspection. The Class II recall specifies that there is remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product, but all consumers who have purchased these patties are urged to not consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Huisken Meat Company joined two other companies in 2013 to create Branding Iron. The company has three locations. In addition to Sauk Rapids, they are located in Rochester, Minn., and Sauget, Ill.
Rice to hire police officer by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
The city of Rice will have a new face on its police department in 2016. With the recent approval of the 2016 budget, the city and Police Chief Ross Hamann are preparing the posting for a part-time officer. City clerk Lori Catton informed the Rice city council at the first meeting of 2016 that she hoped to have the finalized posting prepared for approval at the Jan. 19 meeting. The officer would work approximately 16 hours a week with hopes to free Hamann for his increasing administrative duties as chief. In other council news: • The public is welcome to help clean the Old Village Hall beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14. City volunteer waivers will be available for anyone who wishes to help, but has not yet signed the form. • Approved membership to Minnesota Rural Water Association for the 2016 calendar year. • Approved the Two Rivers Baptist Church Evening Rental Application. The church has already been using the Old Village Hall
for their Bible study Sunday evenings, and have decided they would like to continue to do so. They will be renting the hall from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. with hopes of a 10:30 church service and from 5-9 p.m. on Sundays for Bible study. Other parties and organizations are encouraged to still apply for use of the Old Village Hall in the afternoon. • Adopted resolution 010416-01 2016 Annual Appointments. • Adopted resolution 010416-02 2016 Annual Fee Schedule. • Approved the new regular office hours for city hall. Rice City Hall will be open 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdaysThursdays, and 8 a.m.-noon Fridays. City offices will remain closed Saturdays and Sundays, and on observed holidays. • Approved purchase of computers for city offices from CDW-G. The city budgeted $2,000 for new equipment. The CDW-G quote was for just under $1,855. • Approved the 2016 winter newsletter. • City office will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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The Stearns/Benton Dive team assisted the Benton County Sheriff ’s Department in locating a vehicle below the ice on Mayhew Lake Jan. 4. The vehicle was spotted a day earlier on a couple’s Aqua-Vu camera.
Angler looking for a lunker discovers a clunker Truck stolen in 2000 found at bottom of Mayhew Lake MAYHEW LAKE TOWNSHIP – The Benton County Sheriff’s Department along with the Benton/Stearns Dive Team and Andy’s Towing spent the better part of Monday trying to fish out a whopper of a truck, which was reported stolen in March 2000. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a telephone call around 2 p.m. Jan. 3 from Joe and Jennifer Machula of Sauk Rapids. The couple had gone fishing on Mayhew Lake around 12:30 p.m. with their 8-year-old son, Jake, and brought along their Aqua-Vu camera to keep Jake entertained. With no fish biting and nothing in site on the camera, the two decided to turn the camera to face Jennifer’s bait when in the murky water the truck
Fire destroys garage in Rice
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Firefighters from the Rice Fire Department monitor a fire they extinguished on Saturday night in Rice. A three-stall garage was destroyed in the fire. by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
A three-stall garage is destroyed after being engulfed in flames late Saturday night. The Rice Fire Department responded to a call around 8:30 p.m. at 11400
West Lake Rd in Rice. The homeowners’ nephew came to the home to get a fish house when he noticed the garage was on fire. The homeowners were not home at the time of the fire and no one was injured in the blaze. Cars, trucks, four wheel-
ers and personal items stored in the garage were also destroyed. The Sauk Rapids Fire Department and the Rice First Responders assisted the Rice Fire Department. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Joe Kampa of Andy’s Towing (center) informs the Benton County Sheriff department of his team’s plan to extract the truck from the ice.
appeared. The Machulas couldn’t believe their eyes. “He told me it was a truck and I didn’t believe him,” Jennifer said. “But when he pointed out the cab, box and side, I saw it too. How often do you see a truck submerged in water? We called our neighbor who is a sheriff’s deputy and he told us to call dispatch regardless if we were sure or not.” Deputies responded to the scene and used a camera to look at the submerged pickup truck. The truck was found about 100 yards north of the public access at a point about 25 yards from the west shore of the lake in 12 feet of water. The condition of the pickup truck suggested that it had been submerged for a significant period of time. Divers from the Stearns/Benton Dive Team reported to the scene Monday to search the truck and the area around the truck. The divers found the truck empty and concluded the area surrounding did not contain any items of evidentiary value. A registration search on the license plate on the truck showed the vehicle had been reported stolen from an address in Graham Township in Benton County.
A recovery effort was made by Andy’s Towing in hopes of retrieving the truck from the lake bottom. This effort was unsuccessful due to the difficulties presented by the relatively thin ice present
on the lake. The vehicle will be recovered from the lake in the near future when the conditions permit a retrieval, which involves less risk to those involved in the recovery effort.
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Mike Rustad paused before putting on the rest of his divegear. The Andy’s Towing employee attempted to hook the tow winch to the submerged vehicle, but was unable to due to murky water and weather related complications.
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Overcoming challenges Kevin Harren lives life despite his mental disability by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
RICE – Kevin Harren is known as a friendly person who loves to be around people. But behind that friendly face is a man who has to live a different life than most. Harren was born with cerebral palsy, a group of disorders that affects a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain and affects a person’s ability to control his or her muscles. Symptoms can vary from person to person. Some people need special equipment to walk or might not be able to walk at all while others might walk a little awkwardly but don’t need any additional help. Fortunately for Kevin, he has a fairly minor case. His walking abilities were not affected like other parts of his life, which has included struggles with developing his motor skills, and a short attention span making learning more difficult. Despite
those struggles, he is able to hold a conversation. “Things don’t always come to him right away when he reads something,” said Rosie Harren, Kevin’s mom. “Thinking and writing or reading at the same time takes a little bit of work for him.” School wasn’t the only thing that was hard for him. Because of his disorder, he missed out on some of the most common milestones when he was growing up. Kevin is unable to drive or live on his own. He lives with his brother, Dale, and often wishes he could live on his own and drive himself places. He also couldn’t attend college; however, one of the things he can do is work. With help from Opportunity Services, Kevin now works as a dishwasher at the Good Shepherd Community a few days each week. “I enjoy it, and I’ve met a lot of new people,” Kevin said. In addition to working, he also volunteers once a week at the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) building in St. Cloud.
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Cerebral palsy has presented Kevin Harren from Rice, with countless challenges, but now, he doesn’t let it get in the way of living his life.
He’s also there every third Thursday of the month to help the veterans play bingo. “I love volunteering there and helping the veterans,” Kevin said. Kevin is also involved with Volunteers of America and works with a woman every Monday to help him
develop skills. With all the hard work of volunteering and having a job, Kevin also gets to have fun spending time with others who have mental disabilities like him. The program, which is through Benton County, includes group activities such as bowling,
Operating by the rules Know violations for unconventional motor vehicles, drones by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
Here are some helpful hints on two popular gift items that are sure to keep BENTON COUNTY your new year happy. – When the last gifts are unwrapped and the bows and Drones tissue papers thrown away, no Drones are becoming one can resist the urge to play ever-more popular. The Fed— not even the adults. eral Aviation Administration If you happened to find a (FAA) predicted that over one new toy of your own under- million drones would be sold neath the Christmas tree or to consumers across the Unitperhaps in the garage, it might ed States this past Christmas be just as important for you to season. do some preoperational readWith air-space on the ing as it was for your child verge of being increasingly when they opened Monopoly. consumed, they launched a No one wants to end up in jail. new regulation just in time The holidays may be the on Dec. 21. Now, anyone perfect time for adults to treat wishing to fly an Unmanned themselves to a not-so-practi- Aircraft System (UAS) or cal gift like an unconventional drone must register with the motor vehicle or drone. Why FAA, regardless if they plan let the kids have all the fun? on using their UAS on priBut remember, odds are there vate property only. Registrais no get-out-of-jail-free card tion applies to UAS weighing stacked in your deck. over 0.55 pounds and is good “The decision of whether for three years. The fee is $5, a deputy issues a citation or but in the spirit of giving, the warning for a particular of- administration waived the fee fense is most often left to the for those who register within deputy’s own discretion,” said the first 30 days. Upon regBenton County Sheriff Troy istering, you will create an Heck. “Typically, the deputy identification number which will base this decision on must be clearly marked on policy directives from sher- your air-craft. Failure to regiff’s administration and on the ister an aircraft can result in potential for harm or disorder civil penalties up to $27,500 caused by the operator’s ac- and criminal penalties, which tions. Violating laws related include fines up to $250,000 to these vehicles are generally and/ or three years in prison. either petty misdemeanor or Registration is not the misdemeanor crimes. Petty only UAS rule consumers
“Flying drones over private property or sparsely populated public property with friends and family can be a fun and entertaining event and a great hobby.”
misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to $300. A misdemeanor offense is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or a sentence of up to 90 days in jail. Drones are regulated by federal laws concerning aircraft and aviation. The majority of these laws impose a civil fine for violations. There are some criminal penalties attached to certain acts that could be committed with a drone; however the public is most likely to run into issues with the regulations that impose a civil fine.”
- Troy Heck
should be aware of. Those flying UAS are governed by FAA rules regarding model aircraft use. Drones are not permitted to fly more than 400 feet above ground and must be kept within the operator’s sight. Hobbyists should not operate within five miles of an airport without first informing the airport’s operating authorities and traffic control. “Flying drones over private property or sparsely populated public property with friends and family can be a
FAA predicted that over 1 million drones would be sold this Christmas season.
fun and entertaining event and a great hobby. However, flying drones over large gatherings of people, regardless of the reason, is bound to make some uneasy given the homeland security realities we must face. Operators would be wise to refrain from flying their drones over well attended events like local parades, festivals, or concerts. Using drones to defeat privacy efforts of individuals is certain to draw unwanted attention to the operator and, eventually, the hobby in general. If an individual has taken the time to erect fences or other means to ensure their privacy, other individuals should respect that even if they have the technology to overcome these efforts. Finally, flying drones into areas that you would not be allowed to go in person is another sure way to get into trouble. Crime scenes, construction areas, and land marked off with “No Trespassing” signs are all places you and your drone should avoid,” Heck said. Side-by-sides Another ever-popular item amongst adults are the Class 2 All-Terrain Vehicles commonly referred to as sideby-sides. These motor-vehicles can be operated in the road right-of-way by those possessing valid driver’s licenses on the far right-hand portion of county, township and city roads unless an ordinance restricting this operation. Side-by-sides are not allowed on shoulders of state highways. “Even when legal to operate on a public roadway, drivers of unconventional vehicles must drive with great care as other drivers are not
always alert to the presence of these vehicles on roadways. In a crash, the potential for injuries or fatalities for drivers of unconventional vehicles is much higher due to limited protection offered by these vehicles,” Heck said. “While driving side-by-sides on the far right hand portion of roadways is allowed, sometimes that portion of the road surface does not allow for a comfortable ride. We occasionally see individuals instead chose to operate these vehicles entirely on the paved surface of the roadway or toward the middle of the roadway to achieve greater speed and comfort during the ride. This puts these vehicles closer to or in direct conflict with the conventional motor vehicle traffic on the roads. The potential for an accident that could cause serious injuries or death is greatly increased. Operators should abide by the rules and operate these sideby-sides as far to the right of the roadway as possible and do so at safe and reasonable speeds.” But although side-bysides are appearing more frequently on roads, it’s important to know that your trusty golf cart is not the same thing. Golf carts may not be operated on public roadways. Cities, townships and counties may pass an ordinance allowing operation of these vehicles on their roadways, but for the most part few have. “At this time, the city of Foley is the only local government to pass an ordinance allowing the operation of golf carts on public roadways. In all other jurisdictions in Benton County, golf carts may only be operated on private property,” Heck said.
softball and fishing, among other things. “Believe me, I get out,” Kevin said. “Most mentally disabled people like to get out and I am one of those people.” Being out in the community is what Kevin enjoys most. Many people enjoy
having him around, too. In fact, Rosie said he can’t go anywhere without seeing someone he knows. “He is very well-known around town,” Rosie said. Even if he doesn’t know someone, he’s far from shy. “If people know me and see me around, they wave and say ‘Hi, Kevin.’ I always say hi back to them, even if I can’t remember who they are,” Kevin said. For his family, there are a few extra responsibilities that come with Kevin’s disorder. “We have to take him everywhere he wants to go, and take him to work and pick him up,” Rosie said. “I wish there was a service that came this far and could pick him up.” Even though these extra things fall on the family, they are happy to do it, knowing Kevin can have a life similar to theirs. It even provides them with a bit of relief. “I know that if something happens to me, he’s taken care of,” Rosie said. “I don’t have to worry about that, and he knows enough people that people aren’t going to take advantage of him.” Despite his many challenges, Harren has made a life for himself and his cerebral palsy won’t be holding him back any time soon.
Weather in Review by JIM HOVDA JHOVDA.RICE@JETUP.NET
Weather: Three words describe it: A wimpy December! I am, again, forced to look back at last year. Although it was drier, it was also a lot colder. Five days with below zero temperatures with the first two at 8 degrees below zero (F). The last three days of 2015 were also below zero. If we compare the average low and high temperatures the difference is apparent. In 2014 the low was 15.81 degrees and in 2015 it was 25.45 degrees. The 2014 high was 29.35 degrees and the 2015 high was 32.74 degrees. Our coldest day this December was a mild 4 degrees on Dec. 28 while on the warm side it was a balmy 45 degrees on Dec. 10. Precipitation-wise the melted snow on Dec. 1 and produced .45 of an inch of liquid. We ended the month with 1.52 inches and the calendar year with 32.56 inches of precipitation. Yes, it finally snowed. The most fell on Dec. 1 with 4.7 inches. Total for the month was 9.3 inches and for this snow season 9.7 inches. The new snow blower only made it out of the garage three times so far. We ended the month with 2.6 inches of snow on the ground. Wimpy! Local weather records for December: Our record cold temperature was a very bitter day in 1884 when the mercury dipped to 42 degrees below zero (F) while a short sleeved day occurred in 1939 when it made it to 63 degrees (F). The most precipitation (from rain and melted snow) occurred in 2010 when I recorded 2.55 inches. December 2008 saw no less than 29.1 inches of snow. Phenology: A revised ice-over of Little Rock Lake. Originally ice covered on Nov. 28, Little Rock Lake surrendered to the warm weather and opened back up on Dec. 16, then froze over again on Dec. 19 mak-
ing that the new ice-over for Little Rock Lake. Anglers tell me there is about six inches of ice (in most places) allowing for some hard water fishing. The lake can be a dangerous place and great caution needs to be observed if one ventures out for hard water fishing. There aren’t many birds at the suet and seed feeders. It was mostly juncos and blue jays. A few nuthatches, a few mourning doves and the four species of woodpeckers visited. Yes, there were two bunnies at the feeder eating cracked corn off the ground at night. With no snow, I think the birds have a lot of natural food so they are not at the feeders as much. There were no wild turkeys either. It’s been a slow bird and wild critter month. Nature note: In MidDecember I had the opportunity to meet Jim Gilbert, noted naturalist and one of the co-authors of the famed Minnesota Weatherguide Environment Calendar and Almanac. I’ve used material from his books on many occasions for research and material. Like this from Jim Gilbert’s Minnesota Nature Notes on pp 294, “Studies show that northern cardinals not only mate for life but remain together for the whole year.” So, the next time you see a pair of northern cardinals, they’ve been together forever. The picture of Jim was appropriate for this article. Although I’ve talked to him for several years by phone giving him information about nature observations, some for his program on WCCO Radio on Sunday’s at 7:15 a.m., (Nature notes with Jim Gilbert) I’d never met Jim. He’s a top class guy. It would be difficult to measure his contributions to Minnesota. When will we be blessed with our first below zero temperature?
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First things first, make perfect hard boiled eggs My full of sweetness, have forgotten first things endearing, one and only first. son has had a serious case I have been a walking of waking up on the wrong illustration of what it looks side of the bed. I’d love to like to put off the time and blame it on the effort to keep Jeincrease of sugsus at the center ar over the past and morph into celebrations or Oscar the Grouch, even too many Scrooge or the presents, but Wicked Witch as a that is not his result. When I see style. Every gift my sweet natured he received, he son crabbing it gratefully apup at the family, I preciated, stophave to take some By Mercy Nygaard ping to give responsibility, then Life by Faith everyone a hug. repair my branch to Even though he its stem so I can rebegan to form a ceive the life flow habit of sneaking treats, I’m of nourishment from Jesus. afraid his bad attitude as of I started today by playlate, started with me. ing worship music, making I’ve been unable to time to pray in repentance snap out of this agitated and and meditate on God’s truth. short-fused position I never When the kids spilled my wanted to manifest. I have coffee this morning and it no patience for whining, no sprayed all over our new rug, room for not listening and I’m not kidding, I felt like my grace is absent during the a new grace-filled person. biggest change of our lives The best part was, I forgot thus far. to set the timer on my boilAfter nine months, we ing eggs. After drying tears officially sold our house on and reassuring little ones Monday. We just moved out that it was just an accident, I of our home of 13 at the fresh went to the sink to clean up start of 2016. Trust me, we the coffee when I noticed the weren’t planning on packing rolling boil. I immediately through Christmas and mov- took the eggs off the heat. ing after New Year’s. That’s Nervous that they were ruhow I know our character ined, I peeled one open. The needs strengthening because shell glided off in almost one God’s timing is perfect. piece to expose the most perKeeping Jesus at the center fect boiled egg. If the coffee during change and our busi- was never spilled, the eggs est times is admirable yet would have exploded. challenging. It’s difficult and I am excited to share requires much effort. with you the thought provokOur realtor lined up a ing background story of the very nice rental for us while sale of our home, but first I we await our permanent have more yielding of my self home, yet to be discovered. sufficiency. God has brought In spite of our comfortable me far but I have indeed not accommodations and the arrived. As a quote from Osadventure of new and differ- wald Chambers says, “No ent, the kids heading back to matter what changes God has school. Misplaced items, va- performed in you, never rely cation homework not being on them. Build only on a perfinished and territory claim- son, the Lord Jesus Christ, ing has us all bickering. We and on the Spirit He gives.”
Leadership can make a difference On Jan. 18, people across Martin Luther King, Jr. the country will observe the Day in King’s honor. Their federal Martin Luther King, slogan is “Make it a day on, Jr. holiday, which not a day off.” I celebrates the life would encourage and legacy of a everyone to take man who brought some time to pay hope and healing it forward, and to America. It is a to recognize the day of interracial work and share the and intercultural stories of leaders cooperation. A in your companies, time for us to organizations and remember the by Dr. Daniel Bittman c o m m u n i t i e s . injustices that Dr. Superintendent’s Corner This special day King fought. A is an opportunity time to remember to start the year his fight for the freedom, successfully, and to make equality and dignity of all a positive impact on those races and peoples. It is also around you. Whether you a time to remember the choose to volunteer at a message of change and a school, reach out to someone time to serve. Throughout the experiencing difficult times month, we highlight King’s or something else, today is spirit through programs and the day. celebrations in our schools Thank you to those who and community. continuously serve, making The Corporation for our schools, district and National and Community community better. Like Dr. Service often encourages King, your leadership can people to engage in and will make a difference. community service on Thank you!
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Technology tainting memories When thinking about exploring as a child most of my memories seem larger than life. The home daycare I attended in the 1980s wasn’t regulated by fenced in playgrounds. I’m thankful the world was a different place. It allowed us freedom as children. Even though I was not yet 5 years old, I joined my older brother and the older day-friends in perusing the wooded horse pastures and nearby cat-tailed filled ditches. Sometimes my little legs couldn’t keep up, so my most fond memory from Stearns County Road 137 was by far the old-school, cut-out tire swing placed high on the hill overlooking the horse hut. This wasn’t a swing a daredevil would dream of jumping from. The rope was probably 15 feet long, tied high in an old oak tree. The ground
made a gradual descent from Farther into that same the base of the swing. A jump woods was an enormous rock would mean barreling down- deposited near a tributary of hill on unstable the Mississippi rooted ground. River. There’s no Parts of these doubt in my mind memories are that it was left befoggy, but when I hind by a glacier close my eyes and centuries prior to visualize, I still our discovery. I feel my breath sometimes wonstop in my chest der how many as I peak, holding by NATASHA BARBER children were on for dear life. able to appreciate I can rememthe boulder beber sledding with fore us. I rememmy cousins in the woods ber it was large enough to behind their home. It was a lounge at least three people long walk into thick brush upon it and stood high above to make it to the hills whose the water. It would have inclines would send us reel- made a great summer swiming down the snowy fluff ming platform had I ever quickly enough to raise our been inclined to a dip. heartbeats but without the inThese memories remain tensity to induce screaming. clear in my mind and are It was delightful, even when from a time when society I lost control and ended up didn’t document everything face first into the brambles.
with smartphone and GoPro cameras. I wonder if these recollections would be as colorful if I had photographic evidence. My memories are stored in my brain and not on an SD or sim card, which means they are specific to how I choose to memorialize them. My cousin took a trip back to the boulder last summer to show her own children the unforgettable mass. In reality, the stone is not how we remembered. It’s actually quite ordinary and small. So I wonder if by choosing to document every childhood and family memory we are doing more harm than good. Are we compromising our children’s imaginations and tarnishing future memories by not allowing the talltales to live within their tiny heads? You decide.
Vikings claim NFC North title By defeating the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in the final game of the regular season last Sunday night, the Minnesota Vikings claimed their first NFC North division championship since 2009. The Vikings won despite a pair of dunderheaded turnovers in the second half of the game that allowed the Packers to make things interesting late, and it truly felt like the Vikings were the better team on the field for most of Sunday’s contest. It’s important that the Vikings don’t dwell too long on this victory because things aren’t going to get any easier in Sunday’s wild card weekend matchup with the red-hot Seattle Seahawks. Over the past few weeks, it has become apparent that the Vikings are a completely different team when defensive stars Harrison Smith and Anthony Barr are on the field. Even when those two aren’t directly involved with a defensive stop, they demand so much attention that it frees up other players to make plays. Defensive end Everson Griffen had six tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble, and cornerback Xavier Rhodes played some of the best manto-man coverage we’ve seen from a Vikings defensive back in years. Each of those breakout individual performances was directly related
to the Packers deciding they to the all-inclusive DVOA wanted someone other than statistic at footballoutsiders. Harrison Smith or Anthony com) are basically the worst Barr to beat them, which is possible first-round matchup exactly what ended up hap- for the Vikings. Not only pening. did they crush the Vikings Before we at TCF Bank get too carried Stadium 38-7 in away, however, early December, it should be notbut they play ed that the Packthe exact style ers’ offensive of football that line was pretty seems to always banged up last give the Vikings Sunday. Startfits. They have a ing left tackle by ANDY THAYER power running David Bakhtiari SPORTS COLUMNIST attack, an elumissed the sive quarterback game with an and take deep ankle injury, and that forced shots in play action when Pro Bowl guard Josh Sit- defenses commit to stopping ton to play out of position at the run. On defense, they left tackle, where his lunch commit resources to generatwas eaten repeatedly by ing consistent pressure and Griffen. I’m not trying to stopping the run, and they make excuses for the Pack- dare opposing quarterbacks ers. Believe me, Vikings fans to beat their elite secondary. should have no sympathy for To put it simply, the Vioffensive line injuries, since kings need Teddy Bridgewastarting linemen Phil Load- ter to throw for more than holt and John Sullivan never 99 yards to win this game. even made it out of training “Game manager Teddy” camp last summer. Sacking isn’t going to cut it. The SeAaron Rodgers five times in ahawks are going to sell out one game at Lambeau Field to stop Adrian Peterson, and is an impressive accomplish- this game is going to get ugly ment. However, trying to do quickly if Bridgewater can’t the same thing to jitterbug move the chains through the Russell Wilson next week- air. end will be a completely difOn the other side of the ferent story. ball, multiple outlets have The Seahawks (who rat- reported that enigmatic runed as the top overall team in ning back Marshawn Lynch the NFL this year by a con- has been cleared to return siderable margin according
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for the Seahawks. This could be a blessing or a curse for the Vikings. Maybe injecting a ball-dominant rusher into the Seahawks’ offense will throw Russell Wilson off his game. Maybe Lynch has been spending the last couple months feasting on copious amounts of Skittles rather than rehabbing his abdominal injury. Then again, maybe Lynch is the final piece of the puzzle that is going to make the Seahawks completely unstoppable, and his return will propel them to their third-straight Super Bowl appearance. The Vikings will have their hands full this Sunday. Even though Seattle is an incredibly tough first-round playoff draw for the third seed in the NFC, I still prefer this scenario to having to go on the road in the wild card round. Nothing would have been worse than losing backto-back games at Lambeau Field to end this season, and the Vikings are going to have to beat teams like Seattle at some point anyway if they fancy themselves legitimate Super Bowl contenders. I say bring on the Seahawks, and maybe the Vikings (who are on a nice little roll of their own with three consecutive wins to close out the season) will take another huge step in what has been a surprisingly successful season.
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Obituaries Elyrine“Babe”A. Keller Memorial Services were on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Chapel in Sauk Rapids for Elyrine “Babe” A. Keller, age 93, who passed away Tuesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Donald Wilke officiated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. Elyrine was born Feb. 10, 1922, in Sauk Rapids to William & Frances (DeGrollier) Mousky. She grew up in Sauk Rapids and attended St. Cloud Business College. Elyrine married Kenneth Keller on March 14, 1947, in Webster, S.D. They moved to the Twin Cities, then North Dakota and Duluth, and back to Sauk Rapids in 1988. Elyrine was a bookkeeper at
Elyrine “Babe” A. Keller the University of North Dakota in Ellendale. In 1973, she and her husband moved to Duluth and Babe worked as a business manager at Cathedral High School in Duluth, retiring in 1988. Elyrine worked as an office assistant at Benton/Stearns Workforce for 11 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member
of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Ladies Aide, and Eastern Star. Elyrine enjoyed shopping, knitting, sewing, and ceramics. She was a gracious, likable person who enjoyed people and was a friend to everyone. Holiday traditions were very important to her. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth of Albuquerque, N.M., James (Jean) of Kalispell, Mont., and David (Janet) of Becker; sisters and brother, Lorraine Bentfield of Sauk Rapids, Marlys McGowen of Pensacola, Fla., and George Mousky of Duluth; grandchildren, Kristina, Stephanie, Travis, Virginia, Lynn, Thomas, Kendra and Glen; and thirteen great grandchildren. Elyrine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth on 11/17/1974; brothers, Carl and Bill Mousky; and two infant siblings.
Connie Novak Connie Novak, age 91, of Foley, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, suddenly at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wed., Jan. 6, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. The Rev. Leo Moenkedick will officiate. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Cemetery, Brennyville. Constance Novak was born Nov. 16, 1924, in Granite Ledge Township, Benton County to Casmer and Elizabeth (Brenny) Sadowski. She married Norbert Novak on Nov. 27, 1945, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Brennyville. The couple farmed in Alberta Township. Connie worked at the St. Cloud Hospital for over 20 years in housekeeping. She
also set hair at the Foley Nursing Home for over 20 years just recently retiring in November of 2015. She was an active and involved member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers, and the
Gilman VFW Auxiliary. Connie especially enjoyed quilting with the St. Elizabeth’s Quilting Group and playing cards and poker with her family and friends. She is survived by her sons and daughter; Clair of Foley; Fred (Linda) of Gilman; Ruth (Ken) Kraemer of Cold Spring; Owen (Nancy) of Sauk Rapids; Myron (Dale) of Brennyville; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Norbert Sadowski of Sauk Rapids; sister, Edna Roehl of Milaca; as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norbert, 2003; infant son, Rodney; brothers, Fabian and Raymond; sisters: Phyllis Moulzolf, Monica Jedlicki and Grace Seppelt.
Leah Messerich, College of Liberal Arts, Studio Art Mark Michienzi, Herberger Business School, Accounting Melissa Miller, School of Education, Elementary/K-6 Education Nicole Miller, School of Health and Human Services, Social Work Kelly Molitor, College of Science and Engineering, Environmental Studies Julie Montag, College of Liberal Arts, English Anne Oberembt, School of Public Affairs, International Relations Heather Olson, School of Health and Human Services, Community Psychology Jennifer Olson, School of Education, Elementary Education Thomas Peck, Herberger Business School, Management Walter Pelowski, College of Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering Tanya Peterick, School of Health and Human Services, Nursing Chanae Peterson, School of Health and Human Services, Social Work
Hayley Renslow, Herberger Business School, General Business Brandon Schaa, College of Science and Engineering, Chemistry/General Science Ed Grades 5-12 Colleen Schimnich, Herberger Business School, Management Joshua See, College of Liberal Arts, Mass Communications Samantha Sunstrom, School of Health and Human Services, Community Health Todd Sweeney, College of Science and Engineering, Computer Science Ashley Walter, College of Liberal Arts, Psychology Brandon Weathers, College of Science and Engineering, Meteorology Johanna Weber, School of Health and Human Services, Nursing Daniel Williams, College of Liberal Arts, Anthropology Michael Wimmer, School of Public Affairs, Planning and Community Development Abby Omoke, School of Health and Human Services, Nursing
Connie Novak
Dean’s List Amanda Jean Neubauer of Sauk Rapids was named to the dean’s list for academic excellence during the fall 2015 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s
colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students with an asterisk received a perfect 4.0 GPA.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on January 21, 2016 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. John and Lynn Helmin requesting a variance requesting to construct a 5,000 sq. ft. storage structure on a 4.36 acres lot (2,500 sq. ft. allowed) and to allow a second storage structure over 900 sq. ft. in the R-1 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 6.2.7 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of the SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 23, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:30 p.m. on January 21, 2016. 2. 7:10 p.m. Brett Ogg requesting an after the fact variance to keep in place an addition to a house that is 113 ft. from the center line of a county road (125 ft required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.30 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of the SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 30, Mayhew Lake Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:50 p.m. on January 21, 2016. 3. 7:20 p.m. David and Jo Anne Zimmer requesting a variance to construct a house 290 ft. from a feedlot (660 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of the Section 10, Mayhew Lake Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:10 p.m. on January 21, 2016. ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above requests will be heard at this meeting. R-1-1B
St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,407 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2015 Fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. St. Cloud State University is Minnesota’s second-largest university, with more than 15,000 students from 90 different nations. Students choose from more than 60 graduate study programs and more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs that hold nearly every available national accreditation.
Brooke Ellering, College of Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences Arielle Gapinski, College of Liberal Arts, Psychology Mychaela Goeden, School of Education, Elementary/K-6 Education Andrew Hellweg, College of Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering Nathan Henkemeyer, School of Public Affairs, Criminal Justice Studies Keli Hinkemeyer, School of Health and Human Services, Community Psychology Kayla Keller, Herberger Business School, International Business Paige Lorentz, Herberger Business School, Finance Anthony Martins, College of Science and Engineering, Biomedical Sciences Logan Mastey, School of Health and Human Services, Nursing Riley McKasy, College of Liberal Arts, Mass Communications Daniel Mendel, College of Liberal Arts, Mass Communications
Rice Joshua Klinkhammer, School of Public Affairs, Criminal Justice Studies Matthew Kruger, College of Science and Engineering, Environmental Science Leslie Larson, School of Health and Human Services, Community Psychology Matthew Maciej, College of Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Mathew Meyer, School of Public Affairs, Criminal Justice Studies Mitchell Mimbach, School of Health and Human Services, Community Health Caitlin Reker, College of ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE Liberal Arts, Spanish OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES IN Philip Shefveland, School UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS of Public Affairs, Social StudSTATE OF MINNESOTA Road 17, Holdingford, Minne- trator of the Court within four ies Education COUNTY OF BENTON sota and Danita J. Traut, whose months after the date of this Shantal Spoden, School of IN DISTRICT COURT address is 1202 6th Avenue SE, notice or said claims will be Education, SPED: Academic & PROBATE DIVISION St. Stephen, Minnesota, as Co- barred. Notice of Public Hearing Behavioral Strategist SEVENTH JUDICIAL Personal Representatives of Dated: 12/17/15 The Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct David Tanner, College of DISTRICT Michael S. Jesse the estate of Eleanor J. Maier, a public hearing on January 19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Benton Science and Engineering, ComCourt File No. 05-PR-15-2400 Decedent, in unsupervised adJudge of District Court County Boardroom, 531 Dewey Street, Foley, for the purpose of puter Science In Re: The Estate of Eleanor J. ministration, and that any obBENTON COUNTY DISTRICT taking public testimony on possible changes to Benton County’s Maier, Decedent. COURT ADMINISTRATOR jections thereto must be filed policy for the acceptance of property tax payments. Specifically, Sauk Rapids TO ALL INTERESTED PER- with the Court. That, if proper, by: Jennifer Siemers the County Board will consider a policy to extend by one business Safa Aiyana Mahina, ColDeputy Administrator and no objections are filed, Coday the statutory deadline for the acceptance of current property lege of Science and Engineer- SONS AND CREDITORS: IT IS ORDERED AND Personal Representatives will Michael M. Murphy, tax payments, without the imposition of costs, penalties and inter- ing, Chemistry Professional NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN be appointed to administer the I.D.#7665X est. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time ACS Approved that on the 25th day of January, estate, to collect all assets, pay Attorney for Co-Petitioners and place set forth above. Individuals unable to attend the public Heather Anderson, School Murphy Law Offices hearing can submit comments to the Benton County Administra- of Health and Human Services, 2016, at 8 o’clock a.m., a hear- all legal debts, claims, taxes ing will be held in the above and expenses, and sell real and 30 North Seventh Avenue, tor, 531 Dewey Street, Box 129, Foley, Minnesota 56329, or by Social Work named Court at 615 Highway personal property, and do all P.O. Box 866 sending an email to mheadley@co.benton.mn.us. Written comMackenzie Boisjolie, St. Cloud, MN 56302 ments must be received prior to the public hearing to be included School of Health and Human 23, Foley, Minnesota, for the necessary acts for the estate. Tel: (320) 252-5922 formal probate of an instrument Notice is further given in the record. Services, Nursing Fax: (320) 252-3079 purporting to be the Will of El- that ALL CREDITORS having R-1-1B Kaitlyn Brown, Herberger eanor J. Maier, Decedent, dated claims against said estate are Email: murphylawmn@gmail. Business School, Accounting com June 15, 1995, and for the ap- required to present the same to (File No. 5999-15MM) pointment of Jonathan P. Maier, said Co-Personal RepresentaR-52-2B whose address is 11753 County tives or to the Court Adminis-
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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION (Official Publication) Public Storage, Inc. PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgad TRS, Inc. will conduct Sales at Public Storage located at Public Storage Self-Storage, Sauk Rapids 25553, 1111 Franklin Ave., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday, January 28, 2016, personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items at 9:30 AM. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows 1102 Lesetome, Jason 1112 Grotte, Justin 1113 Thompson, Pam 1116 Kray, Mark 1303 Mcneal, Lenora 1304 Randall, Jody 1305 Wolinski, Nicholas 1320 Darchuk, Jamie 1322 Mack, John 1325 Carter, Linda 1413 Robinson, Anthony 1423 Funchie, Michael 1428 Washington, Valerie 1433 Nealy Barbra 1435 Halverson, Tamara 1436 Lafrance, Christine 1440 Skinner, Tiffany 1502 Hendrickson, Deja 1517 Reno, Samantha
1520 Mohs, Drew 1532 Lister, Alice 1533 Mcgrath, Shanna 1544 Bohndorf, Tara 1602 Meinstad, Karen 1605 Eubanks, David 1607 Hadammek, Andy 1608 Franco, Simon 1611 Doering, James 1612 Marxen, Jane 1621 Jensen, Jodi 1622 Hadammek, Kristine 2103 Wollen, John 2112 Habiger, Shelly 2115 Hastings, Paula 2120 Orcena, Jalia 2309 Johnson, Erica 2310 Ward, Anita 2312 Huizenga, Makayla 2402 Katzmarek, Kristina 2419 Mace, Ryan 2420 Swenson, Debbie 2508 Sandgren, Debbie 2510 Schyma, Doris 2518 Starr, Evin 2609 McConnell, James 3209 Pearce, Kashanta 4101 Henning, Michael 4102 Legg, Jessica 4108 Solberg, Maggie 4110 Anderson, George 4111 Newport, Jason 4114 Jones, Ernest 4121 Nealy, Barbra 4222 Doeden, Lance 4223 Michaud, David 4225 James, Olivia 4303 Kirsch, Jessica 4317 Hardy, Don 4322 Aspinwall, Sally 4402 Wilcox, Lisa 4412 Olson, Annikki 4420 Ray, Randy R-1-2B
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 14, 2012 MORTGAGOR: Misty R. Marquardt, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 18, 2012 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 393459. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSB. Dated February 14, 2014 Recorded February 25, 2014, as Document No. 402153. And thereafter assigned to: Matrix Financial Services Corporation. Dated October 6, 2014 Recorded October 8, 2014, as Document No. A405888. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100052550360611320
LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Flagstar Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Flagstar Bank, FSB MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1324 2nd Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190139500 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 15, Block 8, Sweet’s Addition to Sauk Rapids, Excepting therefrom the Northerly 9 feet thereof, Benton County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $69,714.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $70,943.53 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power
of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 28, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None
“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: November 24, 2015 Matrix Financial Services Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 92-15-008869 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Document version 1.1 December 11, 2013 R-49-6B
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Rice Police Department Activity Monday, Dec. 21 1:09pm: Theft on the 200 block of 2nd Ave. SW 2:41pm: Criminal History 2:42pm: Background Checks Tuesday, Dec. 22 10:32am: Theft Motor Vehicle on the 13200 block of 25th Ave. NW (Two traffic stops) Wednesday, Dec. 23 8:03am: Child Abuse Neglect on the 200 block of 3rd Ave. NE (One traffic stop)
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His sisters made him do it
Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, Dec. 21 12:46am: Traffic/Driving Complaint 5:01am: Assault on the 600 block of 4th Ave. N 8:11am: Assist Public 8:19am: Traffic/Driving Complaint 11:13am: Assist Public 11:20am: Dispute on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave. N 12:28pm: Lost/Missing Property on the 600 block of 6th Ave. N 1:58pm: Tow 4:20pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 5:00pm: Theft on the 900 block of Benton Dr. N 6:16pm: Suspicious Activity on the 100 block of 3rd Ave. S 6:18pm: Alarm 8:18pm: Disorderly Conduct on the 300 block of 2nd Ave. S 10:05pm: Civil Problem on the 1300 block of 13th St. Cir. 11:51pm: Alarm (Five traffic stops, verbal warnings issued; six winter parking violations) Tuesday, Dec. 22 12:00am: Suspicious Activity on the 1400 block of 10th Ave. NE 7:59am: Alarm 9:44am: Traffic Accident on 2nd Ave. S 9:49am: Suspicious Activity on 5th Ave. S 10:00am: Trespassing on the 700 block of 2nd Ave. N 10:50am: Informational 2:07pm: Dispute on the 1300 block of 13th St. Cir. 2:25pm: Assist Public 2:27pm: Assist Public 2:35pm: Medical/ Ambulance Assist 2:40pm: Assist Other Agency 4:21pm: Welfare Check on the 1200 block of 1st St. N 4:30pm: Assist Other Agency 5:30pm: Civil Problem on the 100 block of 15th Ct. 5:57pm: Disturbance on the 700 block of 2nd Ave. N 6:29pm: Suicidal Person on the 1100 block of Broadway Ave. S 6:31pm: Alarm 9:40pm: Civil Problem on the 1200 block of Broadway Ave. S 11:55pm: Assist Other Agency (Four traffic stops, one citation and three verbal warnings issued; six winter parking violations)
1:30pm: Informational 1:30pm: Burglary on the 100 block of 2nd Ave. S 1:41pm: Harassment on the 800 block of 2nd St. S 10:25pm: Suspicious Activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave. N 10:28pm: Theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 11:22pm: Alarm (One traffic stop, verbal warning issued) Thursday, Dec. 24 4:00am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 8:33am: Assist Other Agency 9:19am: Theft on the 200 block of N Benton Dr. 9:38am: Suspicious Activity on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 2:30pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 3:51pm: Disturbance/Noise Complaint on the 700 block of 2nd Ave. N 8:48pm: Civil Problem on the 200 block of Summit Ave. N 9:00pm: Open Door 9:56pm: Suspicious Activity on the 200 block of 3rd Ave. S (One traffic stop, citation issued) Friday, Dec. 25 2:29am: Dispute on the 300 block of Benton Dr. N 7:33am: Domestic Dispute on the 1200 block of 1st Ave. N 8:10am: Civil Problem on the 200 block of N Benton Dr. 6:11pm: Suicidal Person on the 1200 block of 1st ave. N 10:32pm: Medical/ Ambulance Assist
Saturday, Dec. 26 12:42am: Harassment Restraining Order Violation on the 1500 block of Prairie View La NE 3:00am: Informational 6:50am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 10:33am: Medical/ Ambulance Assist 10:43am: Medical/ Ambulance Assist 11:19am: Traffic Accident on Summit Ave. N 3:40pm: Civil Problem on the 1200 block of 9th Ave. N 9:43pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist Sunday, Dec. 27 12:55am: Disorderly Conduct on the 300 block of Benton Dr. N 4:00am: Assist Other Agency 4:22am: Traffic/Driving Complaint Wednesday, Dec. 23 6:25am: Civil Problem on 12:01am: Suspicious Activity on the 100 block of the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 6:33am: Traffic Accident 2nd Ave. N on the 700 block of Summit 12:25am: Suspicious Activity on the 200 block of Ave. S 11:15am: Informational N River Ave. 1:08pm: Civil Problem on 2:15am: Traffic/Driving the 700 block of 8th St. N Complaint 2:30am: Disturbance/Noise 1:18pm: Theft on the 300 Complaint on the 100 block block of Benton Dr. N 2:05pm: Assist Other of 15th Ct. Agency 3:31am: Medical/ 3:17pm: Medical/Ambulance Ambulance Assist 7:31am: Suspicious Activity Assist 6:00pm: Assist Other on the 1200 block of 3rd Agency Ave. S 6:31pm: Hit and Run on the 7:37am: Medical/ 1000 block of 2nd Ave. N Ambulance Assist 11:15am: Fight on the 1800 7:40pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist block of Osauka Rd. NE 7:53pm: Property Damage 11:35am: Medical/ on 4th St. N Ambulance Assist 8:49pm: Traffic/Driving 11:58am: Escort Complaint 12:45pm: Traffic Accident 11:15pm: Assist Public on 1st St. N
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Timm is a captain of the Storm track and field and soccer teams. He placed second in triple jump and fifth in long jump at the Mega Meet last year.
Jared Timm wins Triple A award by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
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must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, participate in Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) SAUK RAPIDS – When sponsored activities and peer pressure is talked about comply with the MSHSL amongst high school stucode of conduct. dents it’s rarely a good thing. “Jared is a great examBut for the newest male ple of a well-rounded indiSauk Rapids-Rice Triple A vidual,” said Timm’s sister, winner Jared Timm, it may Katie Moss. “He’s a very have pushed him to success. hard worker and is very talTimm, son of Bruce and ented. He’s grown so much Valerie, grew up with three through all aspects of acaolder sisters in his family. demics, athletics, music and All three were ranked in the volunteering through our top of their graduating classfamily’s church.” Timm spends his time on the soccer field and track, and participates in extracurricular activities such as Student Council, National Honor Society, Project for Teens and choir. In addition, he works out after school during the off-season, helps a landscaping business in the summer and is a member of a Quintet with four other seniors who recently sung Christmas carols for groups this past holiday season. He plans to attend St. Cloud State University for a criminal justice degree and pursue a career in law enforcement. “It gets interesting at times,” Timm said of his busy schedule. “Usually when I get home I make sure I finish all my homework before going on my phone or checking social media. Homework is a priority. I find some time to relax and PHOTO SUBMITTED watch television before bed Jared Timm was selected as one of Sauk Rapids-Rice High but I usually put in a couple School’s Triple A recipients. hours each night towards “I really looked up to my sisters. My eldest sister Katie was the top of her class and a state athlete in track. All of them did well in school and were involved in a lot of activities,” Timm said. The Triple A honor is awarded to two high school seniors in each school who show well-rounded dedication in academics, arts and athletics. In order for students to be eligible they
homework just so I stay on top of stuff and don’t get behind.” Even though Katie hasn’t been living at home since Timm entered high school, the two share a love for track and field. Timm’s main events are triple jump, long jump, and the 4 by 100m and 4 by 200 m relays. He was a captain of the track and field team as a junior and will continue to lead them this spring. “One of the things Jared and I talk about now is how the track program at Sauk Rapids-Rice is changing and growing. Even though we’re years apart in age, we’ve shared Rod Fuchs as a track coach. Rod was a wonderful coach and I’m thankful for his mentorship to my brother and me,” Moss said. “I’ve always looked up to him,” Timm said. “I’ve known his since I was 5 or 6 years old. He helped me instill the attitude of always pushing myself, never giving up and getting back up when you get down.” If there’s one thing Timm could tell underclassman, it would be to get involved. “I think being involved in this many activities has helped me stay organized,” Timm said. They’re a lot of fun whether its art club, music or sports. It’s a really good way to make friends and connections. It’s probably one of the reasons I’ve done so well in high school.”
New officers inducted for St. Pat’s 4-H Club BENTON COUNTY – The St. Pat’s 4-H Club was busy this past fall and early winter. When the Minnesota State Fair concluded in August and projects were done for the season, the group’s members held brat sales at Gilman Creamery, took part in the Palmer Day parade, cleaned ditches, participated in their annual Halloween party and hay ride, and inducted new leaders at a Candlelight Installation of Officers in November. Elected into office were: President Shianne Morris, Vice President Sam Morris, Secretary Kaitlyn Maehren and Treasurer Emily Frisbee. After the ceremony the St. Pat’s 4-H Club quickly got busy making Christmas cards for troops and tie-blankets they donated to the Benefit Silent Auction for Mette Kirsch held on Nov. 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. The St. Pat’s 4-H Club finished 2015 with a Christmas party, which included caroling at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
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The St. Pat’s 4-H Club made tie-blankets for a benefit this past November. Pictured (front, from left) are: Vice President Sam Morris, Ava Sand and Treasurer Kylee Frisbee. (Back, from left) Allie Frisbee, Secretary Kaitlyn Maehren, President Shianne Morris, Skyler Morris, Emily Frisbee, Richelle Peacock, Ellyana Sand and Veronica Peacock.
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Storm wrestlers making a rumble
For Love of the Game
by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER The wrestling team competed against 68 teams from five states at the Rumble on the Red tournament Dec. 29-30 in Fargo, N.D. Making a mark were two of the Storm’s varsity wrestlers, Zac Spohn and Tony Bemboom, placed while three junior varsity wrestlers – Andrew Wollak, Jared Spohn and Andrew Syvertson also placed. The varsity team took 29th out of the 68 teams with a score of 63 points and the junior varsity team placed 24th out of 68 teams with a score of 90.5. For junior varsity at the 95-pound weight class, Wollak took seventh place, winning seven matches and losing two. At the 106-pound weight class, Jacob Ackerman won two matches and lost two. For junior varsity, Jared Spohn took second place, winning five matches and losing one. Ben Gilbertson also wrestled in this weight class, winning three
Lexi Holman enjoying success at the collegiate level
Lexi Holman leads the Concordia University Wisconsin hockey team with 12 points in 12 games. She is a 2014 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Lexi Holman is not different than many hockey players in that the first time she stepped on the ice she fell in love with the sport. But she is different than most in a way that she became a gifted enough player to play in the college ranks. The 2014 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate has taken her game to the next level and is enjoying a solid sophomore season with the Concordia University-Wisconsin Falcons girls’ hockey team. “I always wanted to play college hockey,” she said. “I felt rewarded for all my hard work away from the rink. And it helped that I played with other great players on my team.” Holman was named Area Player of the Year by the St. Cloud Times in 2014 after notching 21 goals and 22 assists
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her senior season players in the Midwest ing for the Storm’N Saand is holding her bres. She finished her own, leading the career with a whopping team with 12 points 62 goals and 73 assists in the team’s first for 135 points in four 12 games (3 goals years, three of them and 9 assists). She conference-winning said the biggest seasons.. difference between “My high school the high school and career was one I will college game is cherish forever,” she speed. said. “I played for four Lexi Holman “Everyone is years with my best fast in college,” she friends. The greatest said. “And the goalmemories will always be the ies are all good. I had to adjust girls on my team and the friend- my game to be smarter with the ships we created.” puck.” Holman got her start in Holman loves playing the hockey when she was just four game of hockey, but she also years old. She was the first in relishes in how hockey allows her family to play and relied on her to play on a team and build coaches to teach her the finer relationships with others who points of the game. Her best share her passion. season came while playing for “I enjoy the team the the 12U team in 2007-08 when most,” she said. “I was blessed they made it to the state tour- with a team that is amazing and nament. Now, she is playing is a family. I enjoy going to against some of the best play- practice every day and being
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Andrea Skillingstad Parents: Diane & Glen Skillingstad Grade: 12 Accomplishment(s): Recently returned to the Sauk RapidsRice Girls Basketball Team after recovering from a back injury. She had 16 points in the Storms’ win over Braham.
What do you like most about basketball?: I love the team aspect of the game because you get to learn to work together. When I am playing all my stress goes away, and I get to just go out there and have fun. What is your favorite thing to do on the court? Explain: I love to play defense because I like the challenge and goal of not letting my opponent get the ball and score. It also allows me to work on being more disciplined and have the will power to stay focused when I get fatigued. What were your emotions when you got back on the court playing in a high school game again?: I was overjoyed just to be able to put on my jersey again, let alone get to go play on the court with the girls that have been through my injury with me. They helped me jump right back into the game, which I couldn’t be more grateful for. You don’t really realize how much you appreciate something until you have it taken away from you, even just for a little while. Tell us about the most memorable game you’ve ever been a part of: The most memorable game would have to be the game against Zimmerman my junior year. I scored 20 points, which was my personal best. The very next game I beat my previous best and ended up scoring 24 points in the game against Apollo. I ended up getting CLC performer of the week for scoring 44 points between those two games. What has been your favorite high school class to date? Explain: My favorite high school class would have to be yearbook. I am an editor and have been in yearbook for two years now. My favorite part is being able to take pictures at sporting events and capture the passion that other people have for the sport they play and the hard work that goes into it. What are some words you like to live by? “Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious.” -Unknown Favorite meal: Anything Pasta Favorite Movie: Divergent Favorite Song: Cruise by Florida Georgia Line What is your future plans?: I am attending Mayville State University to go to school for Elementary Education and specialize in Special Education. I have also committed to play basketball for Mayville as well.
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The 2015-16 Sauk Rapids-Rice varsity girls’ basketball team is comprised of Jerika Gohman (front, from left), Emily Kath, Paige Folkerts, Andrea Skillingstad, Brandi Roscoe, Bailey Becker, Brooke Torvik; (middle, from left) Jada Turner, Ella Douvier, Brooklyn Harren, Angela Konz, Sydney Plemel, Destiney Parker; (back, from left) assistant Coach Kelsey Stewart, assistant coach Jesse Jarvi, Lexi Doman, Staci Meyer, head coach Megan Foley, Jacki Rasmussen, Bailey Roscoe, assistant coach Kari Meyer, student manager Julia Abraham; not pictured, student manager Maryan Said.
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