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Two-year-old Jase Schlien enjoys an orange-flavored frozen treat before the Rapids River Days Parade June 24.
Manea’s expanding by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Manea’s Meats is expanding. The retail and meat processing plant in downtown Sauk Rapids was given approval by the city council Monday to expand their facility. The new 9,600 square foot addition will align adjacent to Second Street North and progress east over a now vacated alleyway and onto property at Third Avenue North. According to Community Development Director Todd Schultz, the expansion sought the council’s approval of a planned unit development, vacation request and site plan due to the nature of the business expansion. In accordance with the city’s plan, Sauk Rapids would not normally allow a meat processing plant in the downtown area, but because Manea’s is meeting the conditions of the agreement, the council approved. The enhancement will be made to look like multiple buildings per city code. Multiple colors, building setbacks, varying roof elevations and additional glazing (or windows) will help achieve this look. Manea’s has purchased the home at 109 Third Avenue North and will use the space for a park-
ing lot. Color schemes and materials will be brought back to the city for approval before construction begins. In other council news: • Sauk Rapids will see two new faces on its police force this summer. Jacob Galvin, of St. Cloud, and Benjamin Behrendt, of Rice, were appointed to the Sauk Rapids Police Department as full-time officers. Galvin’s tentative start date is July 5 and Behrendt’s July 18. • Awarded the bid for overhead to underground electrical service conversion work to Electrical Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $18,500. The work will cost approximately half of what city engineers originally expected. Council person Steve Heinen abstained from this vote. • Approved an annexation request for the property east of 1990 15th Street NE. • Approved purchase of mobile computer Law Enforcement Technology Group software for the newest squad cars. This will ensure the car is equipped as the rest of the Sauk Rapids Police Department fleet. • Approved the purchase of two Automatic Electronic Defibrillators. • Approved sending Officers Welsh, Gales, and Lund to additional trainings.
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Sydney Burk (left), Allyson Walz and Clo Meyer were selected as the 2016-17 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors at the pageant which kicked off Rapids River Days June 23.
Burk, Walz and Meyer begin reign as Sauk Rapids Ambassadors by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — As the auditorium lights dimmed June 23, the 2015-16 Sauk Rapids ambassadors Nikki Bukowski, Kelsey Christensen and Tana Hendrickson said their goodbyes and handed over their crowns to a new reign of young women. Sydney Burk, Clo Meyer and Allyson Walz were selected as the 2016-17 Sauk Rapids Ambassadors during the community pageant this past Thursday. Family members, friends, neighborhood residents and royalty gathered in the Sauk Rapids-Rice Performing Arts Center as six sponsored candidates competed for three equally-weighted crowns. “I was really excited when I heard Sydney’s name,” said Walz, who was crowned following the coronation of her best friend Burk. “I bribed her with Starbucks and dragged her into this candidacy, so it was really exciting to see her win. I was excited when I got it, but I was more excited for her.” And the crowd could tell. Cameras zoomed into Walz’s jaw-dropped face, only to re-
alize that the first name called was actually none other than the girl standing next to her. Burk stood stunned. “It wasn’t something I expected at all. It was nice to have Allyson by my side,” said Burk. Meyer was just as ecstatic. After already winning the award for Best Dress, Meyer was selected as the third ambassador. “I started to cry,” Meyer said. “I was super happy. I had wanted to participate last year but didn’t.” Meyer, daughter of Todd and Jody and sponsored by Fairview Gardens, was the only graduating Sauk RapidsRice High School senior who participated in the candidacy program this year. The other five will all be seniors at the school this fall. Burk is the daughter of Jason and Brenda and was sponsored by Furniture Closeout Center and Walz is the daughter of Kelly and sponsored by Bernick’s. Another candidate, Alexys Benner, daughter of Melissa and Dana Mayo, was honored with Miss Congeniality. The recipient of this award is chosen by those participating in the candidacy. “I’m really honored and happy to receive the award. It
Alexys Benner was awarded Miss Congeniality by her peers at the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Organization’s pageant June 23.
means a lot to be chosen by your peers,” Benner said. Ally Hallonquist, daughter of Jason and Ann, and Mary Malikowski, daughter of John and Deidre Allen, also participated in the ambassadorship candidacy. Burk, Meyer, Walz and Miss Congeniality Benner kicked off the new ambassadors’ reign by joining in the Rapids River Days Parade along with elementaryaged participants from the first Sauk Rapids Princess
Program which was held in May. The three ambassadors spent Saturday making appearances at the Tanner’s Team 5K Walk/Run, Granite City Days Parade and Rapids River Food Fest. They volunteered alongside the ambassador program’s scholarship providers, the Sauk Rapids Lions, and Walz even made it to her travel soccer team’s
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A passion framed in nature by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – David Barthel got his first camera when he was eight-years-old and he’s had a camera in his hand ever since. Barthel, the owner of North Shore Images Photography of Sauk Rapids, started the business eight years ago after a stint as an engineer. “I graduated with an electrical engineering degree from St. Cloud State University and was an engineer in Pequot Lakes for two and a half years before my job was eliminated by the Great Recession in 2008. That’s when the transition happened,” Barthel said. PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA While many landscape David Barthel shows his photograph to an interested passerby photographers come to phoat the Lemonade Concert and Art Fair June 23, explaining tography from an interest in where he took his photo.
the outdoors, Barthel is different. He became interesed in the outdoors because of photography. Barthel works as a nature photographer, focusing on unique landscape throughout Minnesota and the United States. “I like the slower pace of nature and landscape photography. It has some stunning visual elements that often come together to make a great photograph,” Barthel said. “I really like that I can take my time and have a more contemplative approach to finding the design elements in nature that will make a great shot as opposed to other types of photography.” Barthel has traveled to various places in the United States over the past few years, most notably the Southwest
and the Pacific Northwest. “My favorite place to shoot in Minnesota would have to be along the Lake Superior coastline, where it’s rocky and you can get unique shots,” Barthel said. “Aside from there, I really love Oregon because of the variety of landscapes.” One of his favorite shots is of the Multnomah Falls in Oregon, where he used a tiltshift lens to capture the 620foot waterfall in one photo. “It’s been one of my bestsellers,” Barthel said. “I get a lot of comments on it and it was fun to shoot.” He also enjoys capturing photos at nighttime, particularly when the Northern Lights make an appearance. One of his most unique experiences was late at night when he was camping up on the
North Shore. “I had heard chatter about the lights being out that night and just as I was ready to go to bed, I saw the glow to the north, so I went to a spot a few miles away and shot the lights for a few hours, all by myself on the edge of this cliff,” Barthel said. Barthel had continued to increase his skill level and recognizes his growth since he started his photography. “When I first started landscape photography, I shot a lot of easy subjects that are the postcard shots everyone goes for,” Barthel said. “Now I look for more design elements in my shots – I look at the foreground, elements like patterns in the rocks or how
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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016
LOCAL NEWS
Brenny wins Mrs. Minnesota America
Community concern leads to pageant platform by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — If you ask Melissa Brenny which came first — platform or pageant—she’ll immediately tell you platform. Brenny was recently crowned Mrs. Minnesota America June 25 in Bloomington and will spend the next year of her reign promoting her selected platform through volunteering time and efforts. Brenny chose advocating against criminal sexual trafficking. This Sauk Rapids wife, mother-of-four and business owner was drawn to the cause after hearing how
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ing in advocacy against sex trafficking earlier this year. She hosted a self-defense class at her business Refresh Nutrition in Sauk Rapids, attended education events at the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center, hosted a 5K with proceeds donated to victims of sexual abuse as well as used social media to spread her message. She also competed in another pageant system, Mrs. Minnesota International, in late April but did not take home the crown. Throughout the last six months, Brenny has learned the importance of education as prevention to sex trafficking and believes it is important to have these conversations no matter how hard or uncomfortable they might be. Her reign will help her reach out and spread that message. “I just stuck to my convictions and what I felt I was compelled to do. I believed I was supposed to carry this message somehow,” Brenny said. “I’m so incredibly excited to have the opportunity to raise awareness with this title. I’m ready to make an
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Melissa Brenny, of Sauk Rapids, was crowned Mrs. Minnesota America in Bloomington June 25.
impact and I’m honored I get the privilege to do so.” With this title, Brenny advances to compete as a Minnesota representative at the Mrs. America Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada Aug. 27. Brenny will compete against representatives from each of
the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Mrs. America has celebrated the importance of the contemporary married woman and family values for the past 40 years. It was the first pageant competition for married women.
Marching to first Storm takes three top finishes by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
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Sex-trafficking is an indiscriminate crime. Perpetrators, as well as victims can be any age, gender, race — they can be anyone. Abusers prey on vulnerable children and adults and “groom” the victims over time to be sexually exploited through promises of a better life, money, fame or even not-so-glamourous things like drugs. Relationships are emotionally and physically abusive and victims begin feeling they have no other choice but to live the exploited lifestyle. Although the problem is not light-hearted, Brenny felt compelled to speak out and knew entering the pageant would allow her many more opportunities to raise awareness. “Hearing about this completely sinks me. It puts an awful feeling in my stomach. So, really for me, it wasn’t, ‘I’m going to run, what should my platform be?’ instead I decided I had something I needed to spread the word about and chose this as a way to do so,” Brenny said. Brenny began participat-
SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School marching band knows how to work hard. This season, they’ve earned three first place finishes, at Sartell, Milaca and Foley and finished third place in the AAA class during the all-band competition in Alexandria June 26.
“We are called the Marching Storm for a reason,” said senior Quinlen Marshall. “We’ve really brought it together this season.” Alycia Peacock is a senior member of the color guard and feels this is the best the band has done in her time with the group, as does Emily Schrader, an honor guard member. “This season has been different. The students and coaches all seem to have a PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA more determined attitude than The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Marching Storm performed for their hometown crowd before,” Schrader said. “With June 24 at the Sauk Rapids River Days parade. The band has been having an incredible season, earning three first-place finishes.
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or to the Sauk Rapids River Days Parade June 24. “That just shows how dedicated this group is.” Campbell believes dedication coincides with the band’s success. “I’m just so proud of these kids. Their talent is the strongest I’ve seen during my time here and I hope that talent continues to circulate through the coming years,” Campbell said. For many of the seniors, it is hard to believe this will
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Barthel continued from front__________________ the water is flowing in the stream or surf that’s crashing against the shore. I look for those elements that lead you into the scene.” In addition to shooting photographs, Barthel also makes his own frames and canvas prints for his shots. Barthel sells his works online as well as at various art fairs around the Upper Midwest throughout the summer months. Locally, Barthel has PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA
This photo of the Multnomah Falls in Oregon is one of Barthel’s bestsellers and has been one of his favorite places to shoot photos.
Saturday, July 2, 9 a.m.-noon — Sauk Rapids Farmers Market. Located across the parking lot from Jimmy’s Pour House and behind Refresh Nutrition.
showcased his work at the Lemonade Concert and Art Fair in St. Cloud and at the Millstream Festival in St. Joseph, where he will be on September 25. “My favorite part about shooting landscape photography is that I’m more aware of and motivated to visit some of the most incredible natural locations in our country,” Barthel said. “These are places that I may never have experienced or been able to share my artistic interpretations of had I not taken my path in photography. It’s a path I wouldn’t trade for anything now.”
Tuesday, July 5, 5-7 p.m. — Rice Women of Today Farmers Market. Located at the city park at the cross streets of Main and Division, Rice. Thursday, July 7, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Four-Hour Refresher Course. Gilleland ChevroletGeo Inc., 3019 Division Street, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter. org or call Toll Free (888) 234-1294. Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m.-noon — Sauk Rapids Farmers Market. Located across the parking lot from Jimmy’s Pour House and behind Refresh Nutrition. Tuesday, July 12, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Four-Hour Refresher Course. Life Assembly of God, 2049 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www. mnsafetycenter.org or call Toll Free (888) 234-1294. Tuesday, July 12, 5-7 p.m. — Rice Women of Today Farmers Market. Located at the city park at the cross streets of Main and Division, Rice.
Eitzen wins Ambassadors continued from front__ grand prize SAUK RAPIDS — The Rapids River Food Fest Committee had a 50/50 raffle this year with $2,500 in prizes. No more than 500 tickets were sold. The winners are as follows: $500 – Cole Eitzen $400 – Greg Fleichfregger $300 – Renee Mehr $200 – Rose B. Kowitz $100 – Brady Haugen $100 – Brad Pearson $100 – Lynn Olson $100 – Steve Kelm $100 – Brian Kemmy $100 – Kari Zika $100 – Jordan Palm $100 – Brenda Spiehman $100 – Dan Zika $100 – Staci Tham $100 – Mitch Petron
tournament game later than evening. Two other Sauk Rapids women were honored by the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization. As reigning 2015-16 Ambassador Nikki Bukowski said farewell to her time as a Sauk Rapids Ambassador she opened the door to the
opportunity to participate in Aquatennial week. Bukowski was presented her queen’s key and official invitation and will participate in Coronation of the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassadors Saturday, July 23 at 4 p.m. at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.
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Mrs. Benton County Sarah Schmidt, a Sauk Rapids resident, was also honored by the Aquatennial Organization. Because of her dedication to the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Organization, Schmidt was awarded as an Aquatennial Honorary Commodore.
Wednesday, July 13, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Four-Hour Refresher Course. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter. org or call Toll Free (888) 234-1294. Friday, July 15, 1 p.m. — 22nd All Class Reunion for graduates 1916-1969. Henry’s Banquet Center, 6774 Highway 25, Foley. Registration at 1 p.m., seating at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m.
Rapids River Days 2016 Marching Band Competition winners The Sauk Rapids-Rice Marching Storm and SRR Middle School Marching Band were host bands and did not compete in the band competition. Class A Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg: First Place, Best Colorguard and Best Percussion Benson: Second Place Foley: Third Place
Albany: Fourth Place Class AA Alexandria: First Place, Best Colorguard and Best Percussion Sartell: Second Place Class AAA Buffalo: First Place, Best Colorguard Champlin Park: Second Place, Best Percussion Owatonna: Third Place
St. Cloud Solar Sound: Fourth Place Middle School Band Milaca: First Place Sartell: Second Place Parade Units Best Business Unit: Coborn’s Best Nonprofit Unit: Foley Ambassadors Organization Judges’ Choice: Tanner’s Team Foundation
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Gaffke graduates from Marquette University MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Mikala Gaffke, of Rice, has graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Graffke earned Doctor of Dental Surgery in Dentistry and was one of about 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who received their diplomas May 22 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. Luther announces 2016 graduates DECORAH, Iowa – Luther College seniors Tyler Moon, and Anna Viere of Sauk Rapids, participated in commencement ceremonies for the class of 2016 May 22 in Luther’s Carlson Stadium. Moon, the child of Jeff and Kay Moon, received a degree in management, cum laude. Viere, the daughter of Debra and Loren Viere, received a degree in biology, cum laude.
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Haakonson graduates from University of Minnesota, Duluth DULUTH — Tara Haakonson, daughter of Kay Haakonson of Sartell and John Haakonson of Sauk Rapids, recently graduated with a degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Minnesota-Duluth May 7. Haakonson is a 2012 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and is continuing her education is pursuit of a degree in pharmacy.
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Marchand to attend the University of Minnesota Morris MORRIS — Cidavia Marchand, of Sauk Rapids, has been accepted and chosen to attend the University of Minnesota - Morris. Marchand, a 2016 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, will attend Morris beginning Fall 2016.
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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 Street S, St. Cloud. Cy Schaefer 320-2528452. Second Monday Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club, 7:30 p.m., at Benton Station. Third Monday Tinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar,
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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016
OPINION Letter to the Editor
Fourth brings emotional flood for veterans
Celebrating the dairy industry during June Dairy Month Submitted by Gary Zimmermann, Waite Park We take this time to salute all the hard working dairy farmers in central Minnesota for the great job that they do 365 days a year. In hot weather, rain and let’s not forget the winter months too! I am glad the men and women work hard for us all year long. Let’s take time to thank them for all the good food that they put out for us each and every day of the week. The dairy farmers bring lots of good food to our tables. If it wasn’t for the farmer, we would not have foods like ice cream, cheese and yogurt. So next time you are at the grocery store, make sure to look for the Real seal, because we need to support American dairy farmers and the work they do. I would also like to support the truck drivers who haul all those great dairy products. Hats off to all the dairy farmers – thanks for a great job. Let’s have a glass of milk today!
The family photo
“One, two, three, four chid portraits...I can’t believe there is about to be five,” I say as I unpack our boxes filled with frames. Our timeless family photo is about to be hung on the wall. For five years we have had minimal family pictures up for the sake of selling. Now, gratitude fills this house as by MERCY we begin to add our personal touches NYGAARD that reflect our personalities. Life by Faith The timeless photo I mentioned, is a black and white photo of our wedding day. My husband’s parents, along with his two sisters stand to the left of him. My parents, along with my two sisters, stand to the right of me. With all of our sisters wearing the same bridesmaid dresses, the photo is very symmetrically beautiful. Then, there is an adorable, little senorita, wearing a white A-lined dress, who looks very nervous at all the activity that has taken place that day, with her fingers up by her mouth. The little senorita is our oldest daughter. She was nearly two years old at the time, and her parents weren’t going to recommit their lives to Jesus until two and a half years later. Everyone wants the best for their children - to avoid hurt and ultimately end up happy. Our younger three children are now old enough to ask why our oldest is in our wedding picture and tell us that they wish they were in it too. When they ask it reminds my husband and I of our in-the-moment decisions to take the long and hard road to get to where we are. We lacked self control and should have married sooner instead of burning with passion. 1st Corinthians 7:9. This isn’t a time to condemn ourselves but rather to be reminded that we are strengthened by grace. “We are not special beings created in heaven, but sinners saved by grace,” Oswald Chambers. I use to look at the photo and wonder if we didn’t take one with her in it, if it would avoid all the questions. But now, we will hang it, answering the questions again and use it as an opportunity to explain how we need Jesus all the time. I’ve had several talks throughout the years, with my oldest, who is about to enter her teenage years. I’ve told her how her arrival helped her dad and I realize our need for reliance solely on Jesus. That she brought gravity to our chaotic decision making and God has an amazing plan for her and not just for our testimony but for His glory. It seems when especially myself gets prideful and unforgiving that I am humbled and reminded of my imperfectness, my stumbles, my sins.” Here’s to hanging up family pictures again and remembering to walk in the spirit and grace. It’s pretty amazing to pull the photos out of boxes and wipe off the dust, seeing how much we have been given undeservingly.
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For many of us, a Fourth of July without God can all face repercussions of their situations, fireworks would be like a slice of apple pie but those who face war-related PTSD will comwithout a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We’ve bat the scars which weigh heavy on their minds come to expect the crackle, fizzles and echoing as others woo and awe in celebration. booms of the mortars which fill the sky with deFireworks can bring back memories of vetlightful colors and we prepare for the festivities eran service and trigger flashbacks, nightmares, and even gather in droves to participate under anxiety, depression, confusion and other symptoms of PTSD. Those diagnosed (and even those the night’s sky. But not all members of our community by NATASHA BARBER who have not been officially diagnosed) may feel agitation, hostility, fear, mistrust and may share in this enchantment. participate in self-destructive behavior or detach Fireworks, which have come to stand as from their surroundings emotionally. reminders of our country’s freedoms on July 4, Of those who served our country in Operation Iraqi also eerily remind a number of our veterans of their time Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Desert Storm spent fighting for those exact freedoms. This past Monday was National Posttraumatic Stress roughly 14 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD. That Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. In fact the entire month number grows to a larger 30 percent for those who served of June was designated to PTSD awareness, but much-like in the Vietnam War. But remember, these percentages aren’t the silent disorder, I hadn’t heard hide nor hair of this na- simply numbers — they’re people. When celebrating this weekend, remind yourself to be tional campaign until pondering my plans for this upcomthoughtful of your neighbors. Extend a knock on the door ing holiday. PTSD is a mental health problem which can occur after and ask the simple question if anyone is bothered by the one is exposed to a single or multiple traumatic events. It sounds and displays. Let’s come together to support our isn’t specifically a veteran problem. Those who suffer man- troops here at home. And as always, be safe. made disasters, sexual or physical assault or even acts of
Still working towards the future during summer
Many people often assume that • publish annual legal notices; • conduct retreat to develop board and administrators and support staff do not work administrative goals for upcoming year; during the summer and that they return when • prepare new school year newsletter and students do. Though, this is true for some, accountability reports for parents; summer is often one of the busiest times of the • plan teacher mentorship program year for other district employees because there activities; are less people to complete required tasks. • review district’s marketing plan for While there are not as many school events upcoming year; to attend and we do not have to worry about • plan monthly board meeting-programs winter weather or closing of schools, we do by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN need to evaluate progress made, complete state Superintendent’s Corner review/recognition (i.e. special education, gifted and talented, etc.); and federal reports, manage personnel-related • review, discuss, and communicate events (i.e. hiring, retiring, etc.), and plan for the next school year. It is also the end of one fiscal year on legislative statute changes with board and administration; • manage summer construction / maintenance projects; June 30 and the start of a new one on July 1. Administrators and support staff will continue to be • develop schedules and identify topics for internal and external communications; quite busy. Summer is a great time for us to plan and/or implement • work with business office personnel to prepare finance training; complete inventory; develop communications for reports: revenue, expenditures, enrollment, and staffing; students, staff and community members; and to develop • finalize staffing; and measures and/or criteria from which we will determine • develop schedule for school visitations. While this list only identifies some of what is success in the upcoming year. Here is a list of other things we do throughout the summer to ensure things are ready accomplished over the summer, it does highlight activity. I, like you, will continue to work tirelessly to make sure when children and staff return in August: • complete and communicate administrative evaluations; our students, staff and community members have access to • finalize grants and budgets; quality educational systems. I am proud of our staff and • plan welcome back / opening week ceremony; community and look forward to another fabulous school • prepare for and provide workshops / staff development; year ahead! • review / revise crisis management plans;
Dunn selection portends change for Wolves
With the fifth pick in the 2016 NBA draft, his point guard logjam, stating he thinks Dunn the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Kris and Rubio can play together and you can nevDunn, a 6’ 3” point guard out of Providence. er have too much perimeter talent. That’s all Dunn, who was rated by many experts as the well and good, but neither Dunn nor Rubio is third-best prospect (and best guard) in this even an average NBA shooter from long range year’s draft, wasn’t expected to slide to the (although Dunn’s jumper improved each year at Providence.) It’s going to be tough to play Wolves at No. 5, and I was delighted when two guards together when neither of them can the new Wolves’ brass opted to take the best stretch the defense. player available rather than trying to draft a by ANDY THAYER My guess is Rubio is going to get traded player at a position of need with their pick. Sports Columnist sometime in the next year. He’s stated pubThe Wolves only won 29 games last year, licly that he is tired of losing and he’d want to and the selection of Dunn indicates that Tom Thibodeau’s modus operandi as president of basketball op- play elsewhere if the Wolves don’t make the playoffs soon, erations at this point is accumulating as much NBA-caliber and I think he might just get his wish. Breaking down the talent as possible rather than trying to plug specific holes in pros and cons of Rubio’s game is worth its own column and some point, but suffice it to say he has a few holes in his ofthe roster (of which there are still many). Dunn is a bulldog of a defender, and his 6’ 10” wing- fensive game and he would need a supporting cast tailored span helps him generate turnovers by harassing oppos- to his strengths and weaknesses if he were going to lead a ing ballhandlers and getting into passing lanes. Coach team to the playoffs. However, Rubio definitely has some Thibodeau is going to love Dunn’s defensive tenacity and value in the trade market, because point guards signed to ability to guard multiple positions, and he’s a ready-made team-friendly contracts who play great defense and have stopper for today’s NBA, where switching pick-and-rolls is elite passing and ball-handling skills don’t grow on trees. the best way to stop teams like Golden State and Cleveland I’m just not sure that’s the guy the Wolves need now that that can bury you with threes if they get a big man switched Kris Dunn is here. It will be interesting to see what the Wolves do now. onto a wing player. Dunn is no slouch offensively, either. He’s a versatile guard that can create his own shot and score Tom Thibodeau and new G.M. Scott Layden have had from all over the floor, and his quickness with the ball in his some time to analyze the roster and identify players who hands makes him a great slasher and facilitator because he can help transform this team from an also-ran into a playoff contender. The free agent signing period begins in early can break down opposing defenses off the dribble. However, there’s one small problem. Dunn plays the July, and with a few savvy acquisitions, this team could same position as incumbent starter Ricky Rubio. In local in- improve significantly. Is Ricky Rubio a part of those plans? terviews, Tom Thibodeau has said all the right things about Stay tuned.
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Obituaries
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Trimester 3, A and B Honor Rolls Swenson, Billie V. Thomas, Duncan M. Thorson, Jocelyn J. Torvik, Brooke M. Ugochukwu, Nnediri O. Vannurden, Luke S. Weber, Hannah L. Welty, Tiffany A. Wright, Stephanie L. Zeilenga, Skylar E. Zeleny, Anna T. Grade 10: “A” Honor Roll Ahles, Ryan A. Becker, Bailey A. Benoit, Ella R. Bergquist, Ashley E. Bichler, Elisa N. Bowman, Angela K. Brinkman, Benjamin D. Britz, Amie N. Carlson, Lauren N. Chantry, Logan L. Doman, Alexandra J. Dusek, Katherine E. Dusosky, Scarlet H. Eisenschenk, Mason T. Fedor, Emma R. Frerich, Maria E. Gama, Grace M. Harne, Elena H. Heinen, Marie L. Hennes, Sydney J. Henning, Megan R. Hua, Jonathan L. Hurlbut, Taya P. Jacobson, Zachary D. Julius, Catherine A. Kawlewski, Ryan L. Kobluk, Bethlehem M. Kockler, Connor S. Konz, Angela S. Koskinen, Kirsten M. Krepp, Olivia R. Leen, Rachel E. Mach, Allison M. Martins, Kayleen A. Mastey, Brindelyn J. Mastey, Sara R. Mohs, Nicole M. Newbanks, Jaden M. Newbanks, Jorden W. Oberg, Chassidy A. Patterson, Kade R. Paulson, Alyx N. Plemel, Sydney A. Prow, Haley D. Rathbun, Brianna R. Reed, Haley J. Roering, Dylan J. Schlichting, Brittney L. Schmidt, Summer L. Schoen, Shawn P. Jr Swanson, Abigail M. Tapio, Ashley N. Taszarek, Rachel M. Trutwin, Abigail K. Walsh, Abigail M. Watson, Kianah M. Weber, Jessica M. Williams, Brett M. Woitalla, Katelyn R. Yanez Nunez, Jacqueline Zylla, Brady R.
Kremer, Sydney R. Kruger, Jacob T. Kutzera, Kole E. Lampe, Elayne S. Leblanc, Ellie R. Lunser, Reid S. Luukkonen, Jack E. Martin, Daymia A. Maurus, Claire E. Mayers, Makayla A. Merritt, Nathan D. Meyer, Staci J. Middendorf, Grace K. Milton-Baumgardner, Cade R. Nachbar, Kayla S. Newland, Soleil M. Nguyen, Sydney A. Patterson, Camden V. Peacock, Kaylin M. Philippi, Ashley M. Popp, Caitlin G. Rainer, Kaeleigh R. Ritten, Cole S. Robarge, Renae M. Roscoe, Bailey A. Schimnich, Maureen A. Schloe, Jacob E. Schmit, Gabrielle C. Schmitz, Cheyenne G. Schultz, Danielle N. Severson, Julia S. Siltman, Porter A. Subramaniam, Gabriel D. Sweeney, Ryan J. Ugochukwu, Obiajulu U. Victorian, Ryver M. Voigt, Amanda G. Wagner, Jenna L. Warzecka, Daniel M. Weber, Jacob S. Weber, Magdalena T. Weber, Spencer T. Weinand, Morgan M. Weisen, Morgan K. Welch, Tristan L. Welk, Mckenna R. Westergren, Natalie C. Woeste, Katherine G. Woidyla-Wood, Whitney A. Wolfe, Mathias C. Wollak, Nathan J. Zaske, Mikayla A.
Grade 12: “B” Honor Roll Abraham, Julia R. Adawehi Luna, Sinead Anderson, Michael W. Barrett, Rabecka R. Barringer, Luke M. Beastrom, Sonja R. Beniek, Sarah P. Bentrud, Lucas D. Blair, Marianna E. Blonigen, Hannah M. Brown, Victoria I. Bukowski, Nicole M. Burggraff, Bret D. Burski, Eric R. Cazalvilla Torres, Patricia Daniels, Taylor A. Grade 11: “A” Honor Davis, Ashley N. Roll Grade 9: “A” Honor Dehn, Katlyn M. Amo, Josie M. Elmquist, Jackson J. Amundson, Savahana L. Roll Ackerman, Jacob A. Epling, Mikayla R. Asp, Rebekah E. Barry, Carson M. Erickson, Stephen A. Baker, Ethan G. Barry, Joccelyn D. Erickstad, Austin J. Bemboom, Megan R. Barry, Madilyn R. Evans, Cassandra J. Biorn, Robert P. Bemboom, Austin J. Fouquette, Sara C. Brambrink, Charles L. Boos, Raeann M. Fuecker, Zachary M. Christoferson, Elle M. Brambrink, Michael T. Galligan, Ian T. Dahlgren, Connor M. Braucks, Nevaeh L. Gertken, Kaley E. Davis, Madison A. Bukowski, Jenna L. Gertken, Kelsey A. Demars, Benjamin D. Burggraff, Braden J. Griswold, Makayla C. Dickerson, Tiffany C. Chareunrath, Olivia S. Heder, Quinten A. Dille, Kayla E. Cotten, Cassandra A. Helgeson, Cameron J. Ditlevson, Emma S. Cox, Rachel J. Hennen, Veronica K. Douvier, Ella F. Curtis, Caidan D. Hertz, Mason A. Glen, Justin D. Czech, Taryn J. Holmes, Dalton R. Goebel, Alexandra M. Daniels, Jared E. Jarve, Blake R. Gummert, Kali R. Daniels, Noelle N. Johnson, Amanda G. Hackett, Tanner M. Duray, Abbey J. Johnson, Mathew R. Hallonquist, Ally R. Ebnet, Madeline S. Johnson, Perry C. Hanson, Bjorn A. Eigen, Grace Q. Kelash, Rebeccah A. Hasbrouck, Anna M. Eisenschenk, Amber R. Landwehr, Alex R. Hassan, Usama Erickson, Katherine M. Legatt, Riley A. Iburg, Anna S. Favreau, Kaitlin M. Macdonald, Shawn J. Jansen, Lucilla R. Fernholz, Tessa J. Maier, Tanner R. Kotcho, Ashlyn D. Gertken, Emily L. Maki, Kaino J. Kvas, Sarah Q. Grabinski, Jack M. Marlin, Michael D. Leen, Cassandra J. Gratke, Victoria R. Marquis, Hannah R. Luukkonen, Alyssa J. Grau-Firkus, Cooper L. Mastey, Samantha M. Maetzold, Claire E. Hackett, Logan M. Mcdermond, Marlin, Mckenzie L. Haeny, Kjerstin S. Creedence D. Marolf, Grant T. Hallonquist, Cameron S. Meyer, Clo J. Mohr, Megan J. Henry, Isabel J. Meyer, Hanna M. Murphy, Matthew J. Herzog, Briana N. Mohs, Gabriel D. Nemeth, Lydia R. Holmes, Riley A. Molesky, Isabella A. Nguyen, Jennifer L. Idzerda, Kieran R. Molitor, Gabriel E. Ploeger, Kristen M. Isaac, Aisha A. Noehring, Dylan J. Potts, Samantha V. Jacobson, Brooke E. Nolden, Torri J. Rajkowski, Hunter J. Judovsky, Hailey F. Notch, Caleb T. Schreifels, Mariah J. Kahl, Matthew J. Olson, Bailey R. Siemers, Logan M. Kath, Emily I. Orcutt, Morgan B. Stedje, Allison R. Kelly, Annabel K. Peacock, Rayne J. Stellmach, Colin M. Knapek, Jacob C. Petron, Kristen A. Stiegel, Thomas A. Korman, William W. Piper, Alayna R. Strandberg, Alec L. Kost, Maria R. Retzer, Kale L. Sunstrom, Paige E.
Two Rivers Baptist Church
Special Service July 17th, 6 pm
Tom Meyer will be performing the entire book of Revelation from memory! tworiversbaptistchurch.org • jlaidlaw@tworiversbaptistchurch.org
Grade 10: “B” Honor Roll Amo, Sawyer J. Amundson, Zachary O. Athmann, Zachary T. Balo, Chainagubo P. Baron, Jordan G. Berg, Emily G. Blais, Makayla L. Brastad, Cherilyn R. Brenny, Taylor J. Conway, Vanessa J. Cooper, Gabrielle V. Donovan, Gage D. Douglass, Flora E. Durant, Jared D. Evans, Daryn T. Frey, Alisha R. Fuchs, Lily C. Geiger, Tatiana K. Gohman, Jerika R. Good, Benjamin D. Hamlin, Jade R. Hanson, Kaylee J. Harne, Emma E. Hayes, Ian J. Heinen, Montana R. Hertz, Miranda J. Hickman, Hailey S. Hokkanen, Kayla J.
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Sunday worship 10:30 am & 6 pm Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Grade 11: “B” Honor Roll Ackerman, Briana J. Anderson, Tristyn N. Bauer, Cameron J. Benoit, Lindsey R. Branson, Hunter S. Brennhofer, Alyssa E. Bzdok, Austin D. Carlson, Miranda L. Deering, Joshua R. Emery, Kieran B. Erickson, Catrina M. Haffner, Gunnar J. Hample, Tristin D. Harren, Brooklyn R. Heinen, Victoria A. Hoheisel, Tanner G. Hoyer, Emily M. Jacobs, Conner W. Jeffrey, Kennedy E. Johnson, Evalynn P. Joseph, Imogen A. Juntunen-Novak, Kaylee A. Kahl, Brian M. Karls, Kailey M. Kaschmitter, Benjamin L. Kibbie, Crystal M. Kolle, Ezra T. Korman, Benjamin A. Kruger, Sara R. Lane-Rekowski, Summer K. Leavey, Logan T. Lutz, Reid M. Manivanh, Nikki E. Middendorf, Jacquelyn M. Moliga, Everett S. Muir, Thomas J. Neubauer, Michael D. Patton, Mitchell T. Peterson, Madison S. Pflipsen, Jeremy A. Rasmussen, Jaclyn R. Ripp, Daighton J. Scapanski, Anna J. Schmit, Jacob T. Schoenberg, Jacob M. Schreder, Lily M. Schultz, Colton M. Seppelt, Bailey K. Sheets, Mercedes A. Skinner, Nicole M. Skinner, Samantha A. Stombaugh, Jillian M. Tariq, Farwah Vandenbroeke, Saige M. Wahlin, Madison N. Walz, Allyson N. Weber, Garrett B. Weyer, Jordan L. Zuurbier, Peter J.
Holmvig, Danielle M. Holroyd, Mikayla A. Johnson, Elana J. Kobluk, Mekebebe Koenig, Rachel N. Kong, Timothy R. Kulow, Cassidy L. Maanum, Dylan W. Moilanen, Carter M. Moline, Erik C. Murray, Samuel T. Nachbar, Megan G. Nathe, Clairissa J. Nguyen, Julia A. Olson, Maxamillion J. Parker, Destiney S. Potts, Reed L. Preble, Jordan D. Priglmeier, Calista A. Resch, Hanna J. Rucks, Marissa M. Sawicki, Zachary J. Schaap, Jayden M. Schlichting, Jerad E. Schmidt, Morganne L. Schueller, Andrew J. Sell, Kimberly J. Sepulvado, Samantha J. Slater, Destiny J. Smelter, Alison K. St Onge, Josh M. Stark, Danielle M. Stern, Caitlin M. Summar, Christian M. Surma, Alexander J. Tadych, Mackenzie J. Tomczik, Kyle J. Torvik, Alex J. Updike, Paige M. Vait, Brady A. Waldorf, Nathan R. Walz, Ashlie C. Walz, Hunter R. Welsh, Tiffany G. Wennekamp, Andrew J. Wittowski, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Samuel R. Zimpel, Calina L. Zwilling, Tessa R. Grade 9: “B” Honor Roll Ackerman, Nicole R. Alf, Matthew S. Amberson, Aaron Q. Andvik, Tanner B. Arend, Abigayle R. Armstrong-Kipka, Halie M. Asp, Andrew J. Asper, Libby D. Barrett, Christopher W. Borgert, Cody S. Bukovich, Isabela M. Cariveau, Connor R. Davis, Zayah K. Deleon, Harley M. Dodge, Daymin M. Donahue, Logan W. Donald, Janiah A. Elyea, Donovan J. Engebretson, Elizabeth A. Ethen, Natalie M. Falconer, Natalie M. Fuecker, Cole M. Ganz, Kendal M. Glen, Evan T. Gregoire, Maija L. Hemker, Tyler J. Hoff, Caitlyn M. Iburg, Adam M. Joseph, Mollie R. Kemp, Kaylee S. Khammanivong, Manou J. Krueger, Cullen J. Krueger, Jordyn J. Leeb, Keara G. Lochen, Alexander J. Martini, Braden X. Miller, Lucas J. Moe, Olivia D. Moon, Cooper M. Nieters, Eric T. Okongo, Isaiah D. Orton, Cole H. Osterman, Olivia L. Philavanh, Thailynn P. Posch, Brady T. Post, Ian K. Potts, Mesa V. Raduns-Parsley, Drake R. Ringger, Samuel M. Saxton, Haley L. Scapanski, Adam J. Schave, Tyler D. Scheerle, Trystan H. Silver, Preston J. Stockinger, Logan D. Taylor, Jarred C. Taylor, Shyla G. Thompson, Sabrina E. Thurston, Isabel R. Vo, Tyler M. Wick, Juliann M. Ziegler, Haley M.
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Grade 12: “A” Honor Roll Abbott, Mikayla J. Ackerman, Megan M. Bagley, Adrienne S. Besser, Connor J. Bitz, Sophia G. Bitz, Sydney J. Bowman, Miranda K. Butkowski, Brooke H. Cao, Cynthia T. Carriveau, Richard W. Cash, Brenna E. Christensen, Kelsey A. Conklin, Madeline A. Dorholt, Dakotah L. Ellson, Skyler S. Folkerts, Paige J. Folsom, Dion S. Goebel, Blake J. Hagensick, Summer R. Hanson, Montana W. Harvey, Kyra D. Hauck, Sidney J. Heinen, Jacob P. Hendrickson, Tana C. Hennes, Bailey L. Joseph, Ffion A. Kleen, Larissa K. Kost, Jared J. Lain, Mckinley D. Larson, Kaylah S. Leeb, Marissa N. Linn, Ian S. Lorentz, Brooke K. Lucas, Katie E. Madsen, Cody R. Manthey, Kahlen M. Marchand, Cidavia J. Marshall, Quinlen F. Martins, Alexander D. Mclaird, Logan O. Mohs, Madyson L. Moldaschel, Marcus C. Montag, Lindsey M. Moran, Meghan L. Muehlbauer, Morgan M. Munson, Britney K. O’Brien, Patrick J. O’Connell, Samuel J. Oldakowski, Jill E. Oltz, Katie M. Ortloff, Andrew M. Otremba, Gabrielle A. Peacock, Alycia A. Renter-Thomas, Tori L. Roscoe, Brandie C. Rubenstein, Rose R. Schaefer, Sarah B. Schlief, Kaitlyn K. Schrader, Emily M. Schubert, Rebecca A. Schwanberg, Sophee S. Spies, Ryan M. Stamm, Magdalene J. Stidmon, Nathaniel T. Stuart, Tristan J. Taylor, Paige M. Tetzloff, Morgan T. Timm, Jared D. Vogt, Paige E. Waseka, Shaelynn M. Wolle, Teylor A. Woolsey, Amelia A.
Larry D. Ellingson
A gathering of family and friends was from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Wilson Park, 625 Riverside Drive NE in St. Cloud with a Celebration of Life Service at 4 p.m. for Larry D. Ellingson, age 68, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday at his home. Chaplain Nicole Reuter officiated, and a light meal was provided following the service. Arrangements were entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Larry was born September 30, 1947, in Willmar, to Irvin & Ragnhild Ellingson. He married Cheryl Salk on May 1, 1992, in St. Cloud. Larry was an elementary teacher for 36 years in District 742 until his retirement in 2005. He was light-hearted, funny, quick-witted, a world traveler, and a master of trivia. Larry was passionate about spending time with his family. He especially liked being at the cabin fishing, kayaking, bird watching and card playing. Larry loved being involved with his grandkids in all of their activities. He will be dearly missed. Larry is survived by his wife, Cheryl of St. Cloud; his daughter, Whitney
Larry D. Ellingson
(Joseph) Fradette of Milaca; stepchildren, Andrea (Manuel) Garcia of Paris, France, Michael (Kari) Hiltner of Waconia, and Reed (Kirsti) Hiltner of Centerville; sisters, Sylvia (Thorleif) Sorlien and Gladys Schorn; sisters-in-law, Kay and Doreen Ellingson; grandchildren, Marcos and Emma Garcia, Owen, Emmett, Isla, Henrik and Kaija Hiltner; and the grand puppy, Pickles. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Roy, Marvin, and John. Memorials are preferred and will be donated to Larry’s favorite charities. Obituary and guest book available online at: www. williamsdingmann.com
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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016
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Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, June 13 0011 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 0017 hrs – assist 0145 hrs – assault on the 400 block of River Ave S 0245 hrs – suspicious activity on 9 ½ St and 4th Ave N 0516 hrs – harassment on the 1000 block of Stearns Dr 0618 hrs – theft on the 200 block of N Benton Dr 0906 hrs – harassment on the 600 block of 5th Ave N 0940 hrs – ordinance 0956 hrs – ordinance 1000 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of 1st St S 1023 hrs – escort 1118 hrs – utility problem on Benton Dr 1324 hrs – ordinance 1410 hrs – property on the 1400 block of Hillside Ct 1416 hrs – ordinance 1443 hrs – fraud on the 1000 block of 11th Ave N 1448 hrs – welfare check on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1541 hrs – child on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1732 hrs – missing person on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1739 hrs – disturbance on the 700 block of 11th St N 1747 hrs – harassment on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1836 hrs – disturbance on 6th St and 6th Ave N 2028 hrs – welfare check on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave S 2034 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 2128 hrs – animal on the 600 block of 2nd Ave S 2215 hrs – civil on the 600 block of Benton Dr N 2253 hrs – suspicious activity on 700 block Broadway Ave S 2307 hrs – domestic on the 800 block of 4th St S 2333 hrs – suspicious activity on 6th Ave N and 8th St N 2 traffic stops – verbal warnings issued; 2 human services reports Tuesday, June 14 0008 hrs – medical 0102 hrs – assist 0208 hrs – medical 0253 hrs – assist 0520 hrs – arrest on the 800 block of 4th St S 0840 hrs – animal on 8th Ave N 0920 hrs – assist 0933 hrs – medical 1116 hrs – suicidal person on the 200 block of 9th Ave N 1200 hrs – hit and run on Benton Dr 1319 hrs – domestic on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1344 hrs – assist 1421 hrs – traffic hazard on Benton Dr and 2nd St Bridge 1504 hrs – stalking on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1519 hrs – assist 1609 hrs – medical 1618 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of 2nd Ave N 1631 hrs – animal on the 1100 block of 5th Ave N 1711 hrs – violation court order 1735 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 3rd Ave N 1750 hrs – alarm 1756 hrs – traffic hazard on the 800 block of 5th Ave N 1850 hrs – alarm 1911 hrs – missing person on the 500 block of 6th Ave N 1946 hrs – alarm 1958 hrs – welfare check 2021 hrs – agency assist 2057 hrs – missing person on the 800 block of Linda Ln 2109 hrs – utility problem on the 1000 block of Benton Dr N
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2137 hrs – disturbance on the 700 block of 5th Ave N 2138 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of 4th St S 2154 hrs – terroristic threats on the 700 block of 5th Ave N 2156 hrs – disturbance on the 800 block of 4th St S Wednesday, June 15 0149 hrs – agency assist 0203 hrs – alarm 0255 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of 18th St NW 0838 hrs – assist 0953 hrs – alarm 1005 hrs – medical 1107 hrs – fire on the 800 block of 4th St S 1110 hrs – ordinance 1131 hrs – theft on the 400 block of 2nd Ave N 1137 hrs – tow 1144 hrs – theft on the 300 block of 3rd Ave N 1354 hrs – ordinance 1416 hrs – permit 1430 hrs – alarm 1448 hrs – domestic on the 1300 block of 3rd Ave S 1521 hrs – predatory offender registry 1534 hrs – assist 1734 hrs – burglary on the 900 block of 2nd St N 1818 hrs – controlled substance on the 400 block 10th Ave N 1901 hrs – traffic accident on Benton Dr S and 1st St S 2027 hrs – animal on the 1600 block of Parkview Ln NE 2035 hrs – train 2117 hrs – alarm 2228 hrs – criminal damage to property 1000 block Stearns Dr 3 traffic stops – 1 DUI and 2 verbal warnings issued; 1 human services report Thursday, June 16 0008 hrs – ordinance 0021 hrs – ordinance 0307 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 13th St N 0849 hrs – theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 0859 hrs – medical 1026 hrs – agency assist 1112 hrs – gun on the 600 block of River Ave S 1117 hrs – medical 1225 hrs – domestic on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 1341 hrs – civil on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 1437 hrs – controlled substance on 9th St N and 6th Ave N 1439 hrs – extra patrol on the 1000 block of Industrial Dr 1518 hrs – medical 1748 hrs – theft on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 1912 hrs – assist 1950 hrs – assist 1955 hrs – civil 2015 hrs – theft on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 2049 hrs – theft on the 1300 block of 3rd Ave S 2112 hrs – alarm 2212 hrs – assault on 2nd Ave N and 2nd St N 2251 hrs – burning complaint on the 700 block Summit Ave S 2357 hrs – welfare check on the 700 block of Benton Dr N 2 traffic stops – 1 citation and 1 verbal warning issued Friday, June 17 0250 hrs – agency assist 0817 hrs – child on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 0937 hrs – welfare check on the 800 block of 4th St S 1258 hrs – disturbance on the 600 block of 6th Ave N 1342 hrs – records check 1402 hrs – property on River Ave S 1725 hrs – assault on the 100 block of 1st St S 1748 hrs – utility problem on 2nd St N and 6th Ave N 2037 hrs – traffic hazard on the 600 block of River Ave N 2042 hrs – fire on the 100 block of 16th St Ct 2201 hrs – suspicious activity on Benton Dr S 2210 hrs – child on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 2211 hrs – welfare check on the 700 block of Benton Dr S 2230 hrs – driving 2315 hrs – traffic hazard on the 1000 block of 4th Ave N 2 traffic stops – 1 DUI and 1 verbal warning issued Saturday, June 18 0302 hrs – suspicious activity on 4th Ave N 0620 hrs – alarm 0948 hrs – civil on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1044 hrs – driving 1123 hrs – unwanted person on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave S 1315 hrs – medical 1337 hrs – disturbance on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1358 hrs – dispute on the 300 block of Division St 1402 hrs – dispute on the 300 block of Division St 1502 hrs – animal on the 1000 block of 1st Ave N 1557 hrs – medical 1638 hrs – accident on 2nd Ave N and 2nd St N
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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, May 23, 2016 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Vice Chair Fiereck Monday, May 23, 2016, at seven o’clock p.m. in the SRRHS Board Room of said district. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Holthaus, Fiereck, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bittman, Business Manager Eisenschenk, Rice Principal Bemboom, MHES Principal Paasch, SRRHS Principal Martens, Minnesota School Board Association’s (MSBA) President Donovan, Executive Director Schneidawind, and Board Representative Ekstrom, Initiative Foundation Representatives: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Bushinger and Controller Miller, and SRRHS Student Council Representative Lain. MINNESOTA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION (MSBA) SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Representatives from MSBA presented SRRHR student School Board representative, McKinley Lain, with the MSBA Student Leadership Scholarship for $3,000. Only 94 Minnesota high school students met MSBA’s application criteria and only two scholarships were awarded statewide. INITIATIVE FOUNDATION RECOGNITION Superintendent Bittman recognized the Initiative Foundation for its support for and partnership with the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation (SRREF). Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Lynn Bushinger and Controller Michele Miller accepted the certificate. MAPLE SYRUP PROJECT PRESENTATION – MHES Mississippi Heights Fourth Grade teacher Aaron Jurek and six students: Ethan Swanson, Clara Schad, Weston Johnson, Maya Castilleja, Walker Loesch, and Allison Lundebrek presented their Maple Syrup Tapping video to the Board. A Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation Classroom Grant made the Maple Syrup project possible. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda.” CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” PUBLIC INPUT Public input was taken at 7:25 p.m., District Technology Coach Laura Mackenthun thanked Board members for their support and involvement in the Increased Access and Opportunity through Technology Initiative. ACTION ITEMS AUTHORIZATION OF THE FUND BALANCE RESOLUTION A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to authorize the Fund Balance Resolution, which addresses the District’s committed fund balance used for retirement benefits, including compensated absences, severance, and other post-employment and termination benefits as well as possibly committing funds for Third Party Billing. APPROVAL OF 2015 – 2016 REVISED BUDGET AND 2016 – 2017 ORIGINAL BUDGET
Rice Police Department Activity 2125 hrs – alarm 2319 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block Oak Crest Dr 10 traffic stops – verbal warnings issued Sunday, June 19 0216 hrs – assist 0224 hrs – assist 0235 hrs – burning complaint on the 1000 block River Ave S 0251 hrs – assist 0312 hrs – assist 0402 hrs – alarm 0530 hrs – assist 0931 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 0948 hrs – theft on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1021 hrs – medical 1111 hrs – theft on the 1700 block of Peach Dr NE 1228 hrs – theft on the 500 block of Benton Dr N 1335 hrs – traffic hazard on 6th Ave N and 2nd St N 1615 hrs – suicidal person 1800 block Eastern Star Loop 1724 hrs – alarm 1810 hrs – alarm 2027 hrs – domestic on the 2500 block of Ocarnia Dr 2201 hrs – civil on the 200 block of 9th St S 7 traffic stops – 1 citation and 6 verbal warnings issued Monday, June 13 1114 hrs – agency assist 1433 hrs – assist 1551 hrs – theft on the 400 block of Main St E 2148 hrs – traffic hazard on 15th Ave NW and Pine Rd NW Tuesday, June 14 1222 hrs – civil on S Division St 1242 hrs – dumping on 16th Ave NW 1253 hrs – predatory offender on S Division St 2021 hrs – missing person on the 11000 block of Hwy 10 NW 2222 hrs – alarm Wednesday, June 15 0322 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 6th Ave NW 0509 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 2nd St SW 0819 hrs – assist 0837 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 2nd St SW 0954 hrs – records check 1130 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 2nd St SW 1152 hrs – civil on the 200 block of 6th Ave NW 1221 hrs – property on 15th Ave NE 1437 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 2nd Ave SW 1616 hrs – extra patrol 2020 hrs – theft on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW Thursday, June 16 0259 hrs – assist 0307 hrs – property on the 400 block of Main St E Friday, June 17 1931 hrs – civil on the 200 block of Main St E 2138 hrs – assist Saturday, June 18 1638 hrs – DUI 2027 hrs – drunk 2249 hrs – driving Sunday, June 19 0042 hrs – driving 1737 hrs – assist 1923 hrs – criminal damage to property 400 block Main St E 2032 hrs – agency assist 2206 hrs – child on 1st Ave SW 4 traffic stops
Watab Emergency Calls April 8: report of one-car rollover on Hwy 10 April 12: grass fire on Havlet Rd May 4: medical call on Little Rock Rd; released by Gold Cross on arrival May 6: medical call on the 11000 block of Hwy 10 May 7: medical call on the 11000 block of Hwy 10 May 11: medical call on the 11000 block of Hwy 10 May 12: car fire on Hemlock Rd May 14: medical call on 105th St NW May 15: medical call on Sharon Pl NW May 16: report of a car fire; canceled en route May 20: medical call on Little Rock Rd
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A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the 2015 – 2016 Budget Revision and the 2016 – 2017 Original Budget. Approval of both budgets was requested and in accordance with statutory guidelines. AUTHORIZATION OF PHASE III LEASE AGREEMENT A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to authorize a lease agreement for Pre-K through Grade 4 iPad purchases. The lease will consist of a four-year agreement with Apple Financial Services with annual payments not to exceed $163,087.73 and a total lease cost not to exceed $652,350.92. AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to authorize Business Manager Eisenschenk to seek bids for: • parking lot tarring resurface/replacement services throughout the District; • a sprinkler ceiling project, which will lower sprinklers and replace ceiling tile in the media center at Rice Elementary; and • a new energy management system at Mississippi Heights Elementary, which would allow the heating and cooling environment in the building to be controlled with greater accuracy, and therefore increasing energy efficiency. These projects would be funded by Long-Term Maintenance funds and be scheduled to begin after July 1, 2016. Bids will be brought to the Board for consideration at a future meeting. APPROVAL OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND RENEWAL 2016 – 2017 A motion was Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the insurance renewals for the 2016 – 2017 school year. Administration recommended the District continue with Hanover as the Property/Liability/E&O provider and United Heartland as the District’s Worker Compensation insurer. The over all rate decreased from the previous year. APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION TO NON-RENEW TEACHING CONTRACT Member Fiereck introduced the resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Braun and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Braun, Rogholt, Holthaus, Solarz, Morse, Fiereck and the following voted – none- against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #204 (School Board Meeting Minutes) A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adopt this “recommended policy,” which replaces current policy #204 (School Board Meeting Minutes). ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #205 (Open Meetings and Closed Meetings) A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt this “recommended policy,” which replaces current policy #205 (Open Meetings and Closed Meetings). ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Morse, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-26-1B
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Legion team adds five wins by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Bengston – 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB; Hanson – 2 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 2 BB; Bentrud – 2 R, 2 H; C. Fuecker – 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB; Burski – 1 R, 1 RBI; Massman – 2 R, 1 H, 3 RBI, 2 BB; Posch – 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB; Siemers – 1 RBI; Klinefelter – 7 IP, 6 H, 7 R, 3 ER, 7 BB, 7 K.
Sauk Rapids 17, Saint Paul Park 6 Eric Burski and Zach Fuecker had a great night on the field June 25 against Saint Paul Park, each bringing in five RBIs. Z. Fuecker had three runs and two hits while Burski had three runs and five hits, one of which was a grand slam. R H E SR 4-0-5-0-5-3 17 12 6 SP 0-0-2-1-2-1 6 9 4
center field from Z. Fuecker to bring Hanson home. Continuing the inning, Cordell Lazer hit a ground ball for a single, bringing Lucas Bentrud home. Burski hit a line drive to center field, bringing in Lazer and Cole Fuecker. Logan Siemers hit a line drive to center field to get on second and sending Burski home. Hanson brought Bengston and Siemers home on a line drive over the fence in right field for the final three runs of the inning. R H E STM 1-0-3-0-2-0-0 9 11 1 SR 9-1-0-1-0-1-X 12 11 6
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The Plaintiff has started a Fuecker – 1 H; Burski – 1 H, team in scoring with three 1 RBI; Lazer – 1 H; Kranz runs, followed by several of lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Resolution and Order (Res– 1 BB; Siemers – 1 R, 1 H; his teammates scoring two olution No. 2016-18 Authorizing Order to Abate a Hazardous Posch – 6 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER, runs each. Z. Fuecker brought House) against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your 4 BB, 4 K, 1 HR. in four RBIs to contribute to rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not the win. yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number Sauk Rapids 10, R H E on this Summons. Giant Valley 7 SR 4-1-3-0-0-0-7 15 16 0 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT Sauk Rapids scored big M 0-0-0-1-0-2-1 4 7 1 YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed in the third and fourth innings this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 and held off Giant Valley on Bengston – 3 R, 2 H, 2 RBI, days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must defense June 23. Sauk Rapids 1 BB; Hanson – 2 R, 1 H; Z. send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Sumwas able to bring in a win in Fuecker – 2 R, 3 H, 4 RBI, 1 mons located at: Rinke Noonan, Ltd., 1015 West St. Germain six innings of offensive play. BB; C. Fuecker – 2 R, 2 H, Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 1497, St. Cloud, MN 56302-1497. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer Hanson, Bentrud, C. Fuecker 3 RBI; Burski – 1 R, 2 H, 2 is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Resolution and Order. and Anthony Massman each RBI, 1 BB; Bentrud – 2 R, 2 In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree brought in two runs for the H, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 6 IP (5 H, 3 with each paragraph of the Order. 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A Work Session of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, May 9, 2016, at five thirty p.m. in the SRR Board Room of said district. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Hauck, Holthaus, Fiereck, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bittman, Business Manager Eisenschenk, and Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda.” ROUTINE CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” WORK STUDY TOPICS Safety and Security Superintendent Bittman facilitated a discussion between local law enforcement, business leaders, and the Board of Education related to safety, security, and potential partnerships. District Budget Superintendent Bittman and Business Manager Eisenschenk reviewed tentative, current and future budgets, which included information related to the District’s four priorities (Middle School Design, Clerical Support, Technology, and Mental Health). Community Facility Recommendations Superintendent Bittman shared recommendations submitted by the Community Task Force, which included 75 to 100 participants. Board members reiterated their appreciation for the work completed by community members, and how much they value the community’s engagement and feedback. A complete list of the community’s recommendations will be brought to the Board of Education at the June 20, 2016 meeting. Respectfully submitted, Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-26-1B
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Sauk Rapids 12, St. Michael-Albertville 9 Sauk Rapids had a big scoring inning to start off the game against St. Michael-Albertville June 24, bringing in nine runs. Bjorn Hanson reached third base on a ground ball, bringing Ethan Bengston home, followed by a fly ball to
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Ethan Bengston connects with a pitch for a ground ball, but was thrown out at first.
Sauk Rapids 6, St. Cloud Chutes 5 The teams had a backand-forth affair June 21, but Sauk Rapids pulled ahead with two runs in the bottom of the seventh for the win. Z. Fuecker stole home to tie, followed by a walk-off single from Burski to end the game. Other contributing highlights were a single RBI by C. Fuecker to bring Hanson home in the bottom of the first and a sacrifice fly out to deep right field from Massman in the bottom of the fourth to bring Lazer home. R H E SR 1-0-0-1-2-0-2 6 8 2 SC 0-1-1-0-0-3-0 5 5 2
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Koch takes Super Stocks despite cautioned race by MATT WOOD CONTRIBUTING WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Muggy weather and rising temps lead to rising tempers and tight races at the Granite City Speedway June 24. Mod Fours A full night of features had many ups and downs but it started with the Mod Fours feature. Keith Thell, from his starting fifth spot, stormed his way to the front. While he led throughout, the 23 car of Trever Roediger made it a tight finish as he was 1.6 seconds behind the winner. The 29 car of Andy Mayavski wrapped up the top three finishers. Mod Fours Feature: 1. Keith Thell; 2. Trever Roediger; 3. Andy Mayavski; 4. Adam Fuchs; 5. Doug Fredrick. Hornets The Hornets from the start turned into a three car race and it held that way pretty much down the stretch. The three cars battling for the top spot were Jeremy Jutz, Dustin Virkus and Joe Martin. Despite some restarts, these three
pushed ahead for the majority of the race and closed with a fantastic finish that saw Jeremy Jutz hold off the 60 car of Dustin Virkus by a nose. Hornets Feature: 1. Jeremy Jutz; 2. Dustin Virkus; 3. Joe Martin; 4. Justin Schelltzche; 5. Paul George; 6. Ashley Bell; 7. Kailey Van Eps; 8. Chris McClain; 9. Brady Albertson; 10. Thomas Inderieden. Mini Mods A full grouping of Outlaw Mini-Mods looked like it was headed for a runaway win for the 15 car of Nathan Kelwin, but a busted front wheel with a handful of laps remaining left the 7A car of Shane Sabraski to run to victory lane. Afterwards Sabraski noted that he had gotten lucky, noting the fast cars of Tyler Kaeter and Kelwin dropping out, but was pleased with the win anyways. Mini-Mod Feature: 1. Shane Sabraski; 2. Bruce Bennerotte; 3. Taton Hansen; 4. Scott Simmons; 5. Andy Dewald; 6. Curt Kromscroeder; 7. Bodhy
Monserud; 8. Matthew Tody; DNF: Nathan Kelwin, Tyler Kaeter and Tommy Patton. Street Stocks A nine car field filled the track for the Street Stocks feature Friday night. Jim Gullikson led throughout the evening. After winning his heat race, Gullikson once again found his way to the front with only Durrand Peterson and Justin Pogones finding his rear-view mirror during the 15-lap feature, even with repeated cautions bringing the 21 car to the back of the pack. Street Stock Feature: 1. Jim Gullikson; 2. Durrand Peterson; 3. Justin Pogones; 4. Brad Schmidt; 5. Charlie Shiek; 6. Taylor Willms; 7. Davey Kruchten; 8. Gavin Rowland; 9. Kyle Laney; DNF: Russell Kostreba. Midwest Modifieds One of the last races of the evening was the feature of the MidWest Modified which saw a dominant performance by Shane Sabraski. Eric Lamm and Jeremy Nelson did their best
to track down the 7A car of Sabraski, but they just couldn’t do it. The race featured numerous caution flags and saw six different cars not finish. At the end of the day Sabraski left the rest of the field behind by more than two seconds. Midwest Modified Feature: 1. Shane Sabraski; 2. Eric Lamm; 3. Jeremy Nelson; 4. Randy Laage; 5. Matt Baker; 6. Landon Atkinson; 7. Tom Gill; 8. James Trantina III; 9. Gary Nelson; 10. Ashton Schulte; 11. Tyler Kaeter; 12. Jonathan Olmscheid; 13. Christopher Zenner; 14. Steven Dehler; 15. Craig Hiemstra; DNF: Justin Van Eps, Ryan Studanski, Zach Benson, Sam Tabor, Jack Barta and Corey Koeing. Super Stocks The most explosive race of the evening was also the most frenzied, and controversial. A late caution bunched the super stocks together and trouble unleashed. As he made a move to the front, the 7A of Shane Sabraski tried to split a couple
of cars, including the 19X of James Trantina. There were different views and feeling amongst crowd members and staff, but the final ruling sent Sabraski to the back. As the situation was being settled, Trantina sped around the track and bumped doors with Sabraski in an obvious sign of frustration. Despite the heat, the run to the checkered flag was fantastic, seeing Dexton Koch, who had dominated the entire race, run high in turn four opening the door for Dave Mass and Trantina. As the three cars roared to the finish, Koch held them both off winning by less than seven-hundredths of a second. Afterwards drivers had to be separated in the pits as they argued over the earlier caution. Super Stocks Feature: 1. Dexton Koch; 2. Dave Mass; 3. James Trantina III; 4. Larry Fitzsimmons; 5. Kurt Becken; 6. Jared Zimpel; 7. Dominic Baker; 8. Ryan Kostreba; 9. Ryan Schaufler; 10. Shane Sabraski; 11. Dylan Kromshroeder; 12. Andy Miskowic; 13. Timothy McKenzie; DNF:
Jake Goetze, Kyle Robideau, Levi Voss and Brett Johnson.
Modifieds The best finish of the night belonged to the Modifieds. From the green flag Landon Atkinson had the best car. Only Danny Vang in car 47 was able to stay within striking distance. As the race progressed, Vang grew stronger and reeled in the 18A of Atkinson. Out of the final turn, Vang made a hard push on the 18A but was edged out by 0.3 of a second. Modified Feature: 1. Landon Atkinson; 2. Danny Vang; 3. Kyle Thell; 4. Denis Czech; 5. Shane Sabraski; 6. Dustin Nelson; 7. Jeremy Nelson; 8. Matt Wesiman; 9. Brett Hoium; 10. Brandon Lindquist; 11. Tony Proell. Granite City Speedway will be racing July 1 and 2 for a two-day Fourth of July Weekend-Shootout sponsored by West Metro. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., races start at 7 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICES BENTON COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 455 WHEREAS, the Benton County Department of Development instituted proceedings to amend the Benton County Ordinance 185; and, WHEREAS, on May 10, 2016 and May 12, 2016, Notice of Public Hearing and intent to amend Benton County Ordinance was published in the official newspapers of the county; and, WHEREAS, on May 26, 2016 the Benton County Planning Commission held a public hearing; and, WHEREAS, on June 21, 2016 the Benton County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and approved the proposed ordinance amendment; and, NOW PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED BY MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 394.25, THE BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORDAINS: That the following be amended to read: Section 3: Definitions Community Solar Energy System (also called “Solar Garden”) – a solar-electric (photovoltaic) array that provides retail electric power (or a financial proxy for retail power) to multiple community members or businesses residing or located off-site from the location of the solar energy system, under the provisions of Minn. Statutes 216B.1641 or successor statute. Solar Collector – A device or combination of devices, structure, or part of a device or structure that transforms direct solar energy into thermal, chemical or electrical energy and that contributes significantly to a structure’s energy supply. Solar Energy – Radiant energy (direct, diffuse, and reflected) received from the sun. Solar Energy System – A solar collector mounted on a building, pole or rack whose primary purpose is to harvest energy by transforming solar energy into another form of energy or transferring heat from a collector to another medium using mechanical, electrical or chemical means. Solar Energy System, Accessory – A solar energy system which is directly connected to or designed to serve the energy needs of the primary use. Solar Farms – A solar array composed of multiple solar panels on ground-mounted rack or poles which is not directly connected to or designed to serve the energy needs of the primary use but rather for the primary purpose of wholesale sales of generated electricity or a financial proxy for retail power. Solar farms include but are not limited to community solar gardens. A community solar system may be either an accessory or a principal use. Solar Skyspace – The space between a solar energy collector and the sun which must be free of obstructions that may shade the solar energy collector and reduce the solar energy collector’s cost-effective operation. Solar Skyspace Easement – A right, expressed as an easement, covenant, condition, or other property interest in any deed or other instrument obtained by private party, that protects the solar skyspace of an actual, proposed, or designated solar energy collector at a described location by forbidding or limiting activities or land uses by neighboring property owners to prevent the obstruction or reduction of the solar energy collector’s access to solar energy. The solar skyspace must be described as the three-dimensional space in which obstruction is prohibited or limited, or as the times of day during which direct sunlight to the solar collector may not be obstructed, or as a combination of the two methods. Solar Structure – A structure designed to utilize solar energy as an alternative for or supplement to, a conventional energy system. Section 7: Zoning Use Districts 7.1 Agricultural District “A” 7.1.11 Permitted Accessory Uses: Solar Energy System, Accessory in accordance with Section 9.20.3 7.1.24 Interim Uses: C. Community Solar Energy System in accordance with Section 9.20.2 for a minimum of 25 years. 7.2 Rural Agricultural District “R-A” 7.2.11 Permitted Accessory Uses: Solar Energy System, Accessory in accordance with Section 9.20.3 7.2.27 Interim Uses: C. Community Solar Energy System in accordance with Section 9.20.2 for a minimum of 25 years. 7.2A Rural Service District “R-S” 7.2A.11 Permitted Accessory Uses: Solar Energy System, Accessory in accordance with Section 9.20.3 7.3 R-1 Single Family Residence District 7.3.1A Permitted Accessory Uses Solar Energy System, Accessory in accordance with Section 9.20.3 7.4 R-2 Single Family Residence District 7.4.1A Permitted Accessory Uses Solar Energy System, Accessory in accordance with Section 9.20.3 7.5 R-3 Single Family and Multiple Dwelling Residence District 7.5.1A Permitted Accessory Uses Solar Energy System, Accessory in accordance with Section 9.20.3 9.20 Solar Energy Systems 9.20.1 Purpose The purpose of this section is to regulate the installation and operation of Solar Energy Systems not otherwise subject to siting and oversight by the State of Minnesota under the Minnesota Power Plant Siting Act (Minn. Stat. §§116C.51-116C.697) to protect and promote health, safety and general welfare within the county through uniform standards, regulation sand procedures governing the type, size, structure, location, height, erection and use of Solar Energy Systems. In order to ensure adequate solar skyspace, the County does encourage the use of a solar skyspace easement as a means to protect solar skyspace. 9.20.2 Standards for Solar Farms Solar Farms shall be subject to the requirements of Section 11.6 or 11.6.3 and the following additional performance standards: (1) Foundations. A professional licensed engineer in the state of Minnesota shall certify that the foundation and design of the solar panels is within accepted professional standards, given local soil and climate conditions. (2) Other standards and codes. All solar farms shall comply with any applicable local, state and federal regulatory standards, including the State of Minnesota Uniform Building Code, as amended, the National Electric Code, as amended and shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local wetland laws, rules and regulations, as amended. (3) Power and communication lines. Power and communication lines running between banks of solar panels and to electric substations or interconnections with buildings shall be buried underground. Exemptions may be granted by the planning commission in instances where shallow bedrock, water courses, or other elements of the natural landscape interfere with the ability to bury lines. (4) Setbacks. Solar farms must meet the minimum principal building setback for the zoning
district and be located a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from a residential dwelling unit not located on the property. (5) Application Requirements. The following information shall be provided to the Department as part of the CUP or IUP permit: (1) A site plan of existing conditions showing the following: (a) Existing property lines and property lines extending one hundred (100) feet from the exterior boundaries, including the names of the adjacent property owners and current use of those properties. (b) Existing public and private roads, showing widths of the roads and any associated easements. (c) Location and size of any existing or abandoned wells, and sewage treatment systems (d) Existing buildings and any impervious surface. (e) Topography at two (2) foot intervals and source of contour interval, a contour map of surrounding properties may also be required. (f) Existing vegetation (list type and percent of coverage; i.e. grassland, pasture, plowed field, wooded areas, etc.) (g) Waterways, watercourses, lakes and public water wetlands (h) Delineated wetland boundaries (i) The one Hundred (100) - year flood elevation and Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation, if applicable (j) Floodway, flood fringe and/or general flood plain district boundary, if applicable (k) The shoreland district boundary, if any portion of the project is located within a shoreland overlay district (l) In the shoreland overlay district, the toe and top of any bluffs within the project boundaries (m) Surface water drainage patterns (2) Site Plan of Proposed Conditions: (a) Location and spacing of solar panels (b) Location of access roads (c) Planned location of underground or overhead electric lines connecting the solar farm to the building, substation or other electric load. (d) New electrical equipment other than at the existing building or substation that is the connection point for the solar farm (e)Sketch elevation of the premises accurately depicting the proposed solar energy conversion system and its relationship to structures on adjacent lots (if any); (3) Manufacturer’s specifications and recommended installation methods for all major equipment, including solar panels, mounting systems and foundations for poles or racks; (4) The number of panels to be installed; (5) A description of the method of connecting the array to a building or substation; (6) A copy of the interconnection agreement with the local electric utility or a written explanation outlining why an interconnection agreement is not necessary; (7) A decommissioning plan shall be required to ensure that facilities are properly removed after their useful life. Decommissioning of solar panels must occur in the event they are not in use for twelve (12) consecutive months. The plan shall include provisions for removal of all structures and foundations, restoration of soil and vegetation and a plan ensuring financial resources will be available to fully decommission the site. Disposal of structures and/or foundations shall meet all applicable rules and regulations to proper disposal. The Board may require the posting of a bond, letter of credit or the establishment of an escrow account to ensure proper decommissioning. (8) Aviation Analysis. If the project is within two miles of an airport, the applicant must complete and provide the results of the Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) for the Airport Traffic Control Tower cab and final approach paths, consistent with the Interim Policy, FAA Review of Solar Energy Projects on Federally Obligated Airports, or successor policy. The applicant must also complete the Air Space Case Analysis (Form 7460) and provide the results. (9) Visual Impact Analysis. An analysis of the potential visual impacts form the project including solar panels, roads and fencing along with measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate the visual effects shall be required. A plan may be required showing vegetative screening or buffering of the system from those items to mitigate for visual impacts. 9.20.3 Standards for Solar Energy Systems, Accessory. Solar Energy Systems, Accessory shall be a permitted accessory use in all zoning districts, subject to the following criteria: (1) Accessory Building Limit. Ground mounted systems shall count as an accessory building for the purpose of meeting limits on the number of accessory structures allowed per lot and the coverage limits, as set in Section 6 of this ordinance. Ground mounted systems less than 120 square feet shall not be required to obtain a land use permit, but shall meet the setback requirements of an accessory structure. (2) Height. Active solar energy systems are subject to the following height requirements: (a) Building or roof-mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed the maximum allowed height in any zoning district. For the purposes of height measurement, solar systems other tan building-integrated systems shall be considered to be mechanical devices and are restricted consistent with other building-mounted mechanical devices for the zoning district. (b) Ground or pole-mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height when oriented at maximum tilt. (3) Location within Lot. Solar energy systems must meet the accessory structure setback for the zoning district. (a) Roof-mounted Solar energy systems. In addition to the building setback, the collector surface and mounting devices for the roof-mounted solar systems that are parallel to the roof surface shall not extend beyond the exterior perimeter of the building on which the system is mounted or built. The collector and racking for roof-mounted systems that have a greater pitch than the roof surface shall be set back from all roof edges by at least two (2) feet. Exterior piping for solar hot water systems shall be allowed to extend beyond the perimeter of the building on a side yard exposure. (b) Ground-mounted Solar Systems. Ground-mounted solar energy systems may not extend into the side-yard or rear yard setback when oriented at minimum design tilt. (4) Compliance with State Electric Code. All photovoltaic systems shall comply with the Minnesota State Electrical Code. (5) Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local wetland laws, rules and regulations. Spencer C. Buerkle Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST:Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-26-1B
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NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION
Office of the County Auditor-Treasurer County of Benton, State of Minnesota
MARY K PALLANSCH-HOLT
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Race finishes 188 participants by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Tanner’s Team hosted their sixth annual 5K Walk/Run on June 25 beginning and ending at Bob Cross Park, Sauk Rapids. Tanner’s Team is a non-profit organization which was formed to help families affected by childhood cancers. There were 188 participants who completed the race in an average of 33:38 minutes. Ian Galligan and Samantha Sunstrom were the overall male and female winners, respectively. Race results are as follows: Name Ian Galligan Samantha Sunstrom Sam Ringger Paige Sunstrom Sam Novak Cameron Bauer Mike Gilhoi Anthony Steinemann Brian Martin Jocelyn Thorson
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Mom and daughter, Brenda (left) and Amber Konietzko, of Sauk Rapids, finished the race in 38:53. This was 9-year-old Amber’s first 5K.
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Samantha Sunstrom (left) and Ian Galligan (right), both of Sauk Rapids, were the top overall female and male winners of the Tanner’s Team 5K Walk/Run June 27.
Bonnie Raduns Amanda Demars Joanie Krueger Keith Krueger Allison Stiegel Angela Gaffke Maddie Fuls Libby Herold Jana Johnson Robin Thorson Jennifer Kranz Elizabeth Krueger Brandon Reuter Paul Raduns Melissa Rowe
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SAUK RAPIDS — As temperatures and dew points soared Saturday morning, most people found the wind to be refreshing. But for the group gathered at Mayhew Creek Park, the gusts added another variable to their game. The Granite City Classic disc golf tournament held its second year of play June 25-26 with one of three course events at Mayhew Creek Park located north of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. The two-day Professional Disc Golf Association sanctioned singles tournament is played on three courses throughout central Minnesota—Mayhew Creek Park, Millstream Park in St. Joseph and Hidden Lake Park in St. Augusta. Ninetyfive disc golf enthusiasts from Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin climbed the rolling hills and strolled through the prairie grasses in hopes to take home bragging rights or a portion of the pro purse. Although the concept of disc golf has been around since as early as 1926, the sport has been growing rapidly since the 1970s. In the past ten years, the number of disc golf courses in the
United State has grown tenfold. “Disc golf is a sport that is open to anybody. I’ve seen anyone from the age of three all the way to the age of 70 throw a disc and it’s open to both men and women,” said Cody Parsons, a Sauk Rapids resident and president of the St. Cloud Disc Golf Club. “It’s a great sport to get exercise and courses like Mayhew Creek are usually free to play.” Parsons, 28, picked up his first disc 13 years ago when a local campground he was working at added a 9-hole disc golf course. Because he didn’t know much about the game his first years playing were sporadic. As he began participating in league play, his interest, knowledge and skill level grew. Parsons now plays in the professional division during tournaments and has a PDGA rating of around 950. “It takes practice and you need to keep an open mind about it. Take baby steps,” Parsons said. Parsons, whose jobs of graphic design, photography and apartment management allow him flexibility, practices about six times a week whether on a course or simply in an open field learning how his discs fly. He also
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Cody Parsons, Sauk Rapids, competed in the Granite City Classic Pro Disc Golf Association sanctioned singles tournament June 25-26. He plays at the Pro Division, open level.
pairs with players of different skill levels during league play in order to learn new things or teach others about the sport. PDGA sanctioned disc golf is played similarly to traditional golf, but rather than a club and ball, players use a flying disc. Precision and accuracy is just as important in the sport and the object remains the same— complete each hole with the fewest strokes. Holes on disc golf courses are elevated metal baskets with chains which stop the flying disc and deposit it beneath. As players make their way towards the hole from a tee (a cement pad where the first disc is thrown) they make each consecutive throw from where their previous disc has landed. When the disc leaves the players hand, his or her foot, marker and basket or hole all must be in alignment and within 12 inches of where the prior disc had landed or they may acquire a foot fault or stroke on their game score. “I was a big ball golfer,” said Parsons about his decision to take up disc golf. “I love being outdoors with the ambience. It’s peaceful and relaxing. Ball golf is similar, but losing balls is frustrating. With disc golf, discs
are easier to locate and cost less.” Many of the same weather-related factors which matter in ball golf come into play during disc golf as well. Luckily, golfers aren’t using normal Frisbees during play. Their discs are formulated for specific conditions and contoured to perform particular ways. Disc golfers’ bags/carts are filled with drivers, putters, mids and hybrids each with different edges and weights. Dry or humid air as well as wind and rain all effect the way a disc is gripped and thrown. Saturday and Sunday’s roller-coaster weather of strong winds and rain delays affected the play for many during the Granite City Classic. Parsons finished seventh out of 27 pro division open competitors and averaged 975 during the three-course event. But as with every competitive sport, Parsons knows the most important influence is the participant’s mentality. “I still get my tournament jitters. I still get pretty nervous,” he said. “I get frustrated if I am missing shots. It’s all a mental game like with anything else. You have to try to keep a clear head and stay focused.”
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Court Administration. However, nearly five years ago, Czech’s parents were at a crossroads with the farm. The dairy was growing and all administrative personnel were off-thefarm employees, as Czech’s parents spent late nights paying bills. Czech’s father was looking to find someone already involved in the dairy, ideally a family member. “I was taking a risk, leaving a great job and benefits,” Czech said. “But, I so badly wanted to relieve my parents of the added duties on the farm; stresses they didn’t need to worry about.” Returning to the dairy, Czech began learning the ins and outs of accounting and proper record keeping, along with other administration duties, such as managing the 15 on-farm employees, helping her father with the technology and paperwork related to the crop production, and learning the different operations on the farm. “Farming is so different now than when I was growing up,” Czech said. “I used to just milk cows; I didn’t know what else went on on the farm. Now, I see the difference and have a new perspective of farming.” As Czech became acquainted in her new role, she also took on more responsibility as the herd manager. “In the beginning, I was so overwhelmed with the responsibilities, but Dad put trust in me to make mistakes and learn from them,”
Czech said, “Because of that trust, I’m better and more confident in my job.” To excel in her new positions, Czech worked closely with accountants to prepare the farm books for taxes and budgeting. She also took time to closely understand and learn more about the farming business. With the additional training coupled with the organizational skills she already possessed, Czech eased into her leadership role on the dairy. “2012 was a good year for farming, and I was excited to be back in agriculture,” Czech said. “The learning curve was trying, but I didn’t have to worry so much about the markets and could focus on doing my job well.” With a few years under her belt, and despite the poor market conditions of today, Czech truly enjoys her responsibilities and the impact she can make on the dairy’s future. “It’s fun,” she said. “I’m always looking at ways we can be more efficient – how we can be better with what we have, to cut costs, and improve profitability.” However, those were not her first thoughts when accepting the position. Prior to the years of training and becoming accustomed to her new title, Czech was apprehensive of the opportunities being offered to her for the sake of her relationships with her parents. “Working with family can have its challenges, and I was concerned that our close knit bond wouldn’t
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