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“Minnesota’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper” Vol. 161, No. 50

Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota 56379

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

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The hunt is on

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OfÀcer Brent Curtis was ofÀcially sworn in to the Rice Police Department at the city council meeting March 21.

Curtis sworn into police department

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The city of Rice will have a new face keeping its street safe within the next few weeks. Mayor Dale Rogholt, Police Chief Ross Hamann, members of the city council and the community welcomed OfÀcer Brent Curtis to the Rice Police Department at the regular meeting March 21.

According to Hamann, Curtis comes to the department with extensive experience and will be a great addition to the department and the city of Rice.

During the meeting, the council also heard an audit presentation given by John Archer of Schlenner, Wenner & Company. Archer reported the city of Rice took in a total of roughly $775,000 in revenue when they had budgeted for $810,000 in 2015. The approximate difference of $35,000 was due to fewer building licenses and permits issued in the calendar year. Regardless of this, the city still made headway in 2015 and its end of year cash Áow and income increased compared to years prior.

The city received a good report from Schlenner, Wenner & Co. on management. Archer said the city receives a letter each year with advice to improve their audit.

“You did a lot of work this

year,” Archer said. “All but one small recommendation has been taken care of from last year’s letter and there are no issues with complying to Minnesota statutes this year.”

According to the Àrm, the city should still consider a budget for the revolving loan fund, but all other advice has been taken.

In other council news: - Approved recognizing the May 5 as the National Day of Prayer - Adopted resolution 032116-01 accepting a $500 donation to Rice Fire and Rescue from Klaphake Fertilizer, Inc. - Approved a large gathering permit for Shady’s Railside for a bean bag tournament with live music

by Switch on June 6, 2016.

- Approved ball Àeld signage and a liquor license for SofTball, Inc. - Announced a survey enlisting community input on the future of the city’s parks has been added to the city website as of Monday. Hard copies are available at city hall and Janski’s Grocery.

- Electrical contractor Kris Holmen spoke to the city regarding an energy saving audit and installation savings process through Sundance Energy Solutions and Energy Surety Partners. The council plans on researching the subject further before deciding whether it would beneÀt the city to partake in a cost-free audit.

more photos available at www.saukrapidsherald.com Once all the age groups h had d th their i tturns, all ll children hild were welcomed l db back k iinto t th the area tto pick i k th through h th the grass ffor candy d one last time at the Easter event at Watab Town Hall March 20.

American Legion sponsors Easter event at Watab Town Hall

by NATASHA BARBER iary has promoted for over 20 years. Up until the last four STAFF WRITER

WATAB TOWNSHIP – Families and children of all ages made their way to the Watab Town Hall on Palm Sunday to greet the Easter bunny, participate in craftmaking projects and look for candy scattered throughout traditional Easter grass.

Over 100 people attended the event which the Rice American Legion Post No. 473 and its auxil-

years, the event was held at the Old Village Hall in Rice.

Post No. 473 donates the candy for the event and the auxiliary coordinates, plans and executes the event. Children are divided into age groups and are each given a set time to look for candy before combining to Ànd any remaining hidden pieces. In addition to PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER the search-and-Ànd, children Olivia Velasquez, 4, of Rice, makes an Easter craft at the were able to make Easter or- Watab Town Hall March 20. naments to take home.

Prow Ànalist for Hobey Baker Award The list of accolades keeps growing for Sauk Rapids graduate Ethan Prow.

The senior defenseman for the St. Cloud State Huskies is a now a top 10 Ànalist for Ethan Prow the Hobey Baker Award, given to college hockey’s top player.

Prow, who leads the Huskies into the NCAA tournament where they will open play against Ferris State, also has been named the NCHC Player of the Year, Defenseman of the Year, Offensive Defenseman of the Year, All-First Team NCHC, and NCHC Frozen Faceoff All-Tournament Team.

Prow has eight goals and

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Ethan Prow is a top 10 Ànalist for the Hobey Baker Award. Prow is the captain of the SCSU hockey team and a Sauk Rapids graduate.

29 assists on the season for the Huskies and has a plus-32 rating.

The ten Hobey Baker Ànalists were selected by voting from all 60 Division I

college hockey head coaches and by online fan balloting.

The 27-member selection committee and an additional round of fan balloting through the Hobey Facebook

page from March 1727 will determine this year’s Hobey Baker winner.

Criteria for the award include: displaying outstanding skills in all phases of the game, strength of character on and off the ice, sportsmanship and scholastic achievements.

Prow becomes the sixth SCSU player in team history to be selected as a top 10 Hobey Baker Award Ànalist.

The Hobey Hat Trick (three Ànalists) will be announced on March 31, 2016 and the Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced Friday, April 8, 2016 from Tampa, FL during the NCAA Frozen Four.

The announcement will be televised live on the NHL Network and can be followed on the Hobey Baker website at 6:00 p.m. ET.

Urban Moose Brewing Co. breaks ground

SAUK RAPIDS — Ground-breaking ceremonies for Urban Moose Brewing Co. were held Monday. The new 6,700-square-foot facility will open in the previous American Legion building at 415 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. The renovations will be completed by Boser Construction, Inc. and will include a roof-top patio, elevator and stairway.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am,” said Roy Dodds, owner of Urban Moose Brewing Co. and Flying Pig Pizza, who faced many hurdles through the planning process.

“I’ve never lost faith in my concept. I’ve never felt like we were defeated, it was always just a new challenge.”

Dodd’s brew-pub concept originally stemmed from a previous employer who never saw success in developing a chain of brewery restaurants.

As the craft beer industry grew, so did Dodd’s idea and the paradigm was brewed by October 2013.

“When we opened Flying Pig Pizza, we always knew there would be something

else, whether it was take-out or sit-down dining,” Dodds said.

Urban Moose Brewery Co. will offer an expanded pizza menu, including individualized classic Italian Neapolitan pies, and drive their menu toward lighter, healthier fare.

“We will serve salads, sandwiches and small-plates.

Think of pork or steak sliders.

All small plates will be four ounce portions of meat, seafood or foul. We want to drive our menu in a healthier way and also create a customer driven experience where people can pair different menu selections in a variety of ways,” Dodds said.

The 15-barrel tap room and bar will offer 12 selections of Urban Moose Brewing Co. beer, which will be available exclusively from the venue. They’ll only serve their own craft brews, but will offer wine and cocktails as well.

Dodds hasn’t announced his craft-brewer yet, but he ensures the person selected has a passion and creativity

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Urban Moose Brewing Co. held a ground-breaking ceremony March 21. Boser Construction, Inc. and Urban Moose Brewing Co. owner Roy Dodds will begin renovation with plans to open in the former American Legion building this summer.

for beer which parallels his own desires for great foods.

Unique to the area, Urban Moose Brewing Co. will offer roof-top seating for approximately 30 people. In addition, they will have a variety of seating options at the lower level which will include semiprivate booths, high-tops and

soft-seating for dining near a Àreplace. The restaurant will hold about 90 guests and the taproom will be available for private-event style dining for around 125 people with room for more depending on arrangements.

The brew-pub will look to employ as many as 50 people

and will deliver their entire menu as well as their pizzas. Flying Pig Pizza will be moving into the location and the business will also be able to deliver growlers of Urban Moose Brewing Co. beer.

Dodds is currently awaiting his federal brewing license,

but hopes to open sometime this summer.

“There’s no concrete timeline of when our license will be available. It could take three months or it could take nine. Our goal is to have the license by the time the system is installed,” Dodds said.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016

Anna Rose Schlagheck and Jordan Taylor Winczewski

Springing For Wedding Season Chelsea Isom and Tyler Aschenbrenner

Katie Meemken and Grant Stangl

Chelsea, born in Jonesboro, Ark., is the daughter of Randy and Adrienne Isom.

Tyler is the son of John and Patricia Aschenbrenner of Rice. Isom moved to Big Lake at the age of four and to Sauk Rapids when she was 15-years old. The couple is residing in Rice.

Katie is the daughter of Tim and Bonnie Meemken of Sauk Rapids and Grant is the son of Brian and Dana Stangl, of Buckman. The couple is currently residing in Buckman.

Wedding date: May 14, 2016

How did you two meet, and can you describe your engagement? We met online in June of 2014. I, Katie, had signed up for Christian Mingle on one Monday afternoon and that night Grant contacted me. It only took me a few short hours to Ànd the man of my dreams. We began talking and decided to meet up at Buffalo Wild Wings one night. We hit if off instantly. Ever since that Àrst night, we have been inseparable. We were engaged that December and decided to get married in May 2016 to have plenty of time to plan our wedding.

How did you two meet, and can you describe your engagement? Tyler and I met in high school. We Àrst met in sophomore history class. We started dating during senior year, after sitting next to each other in American Government. On June 14, 2014 Tyler and I went camping at Temperance River State Park. At about Àve in the morning we woke up and climbed Carlton Peak to watch the sunrise. Afterwards, Tyler got down and one knee and asked me to marry him.

Wedding date: May 14, 2016

Why did you pick the season you are getting married in? Why did you pick the season you are getting married in?

We picked the fourteenth because that is our number. We start- We wanted to get married in late spring/early summer so we could enjoy the summer together as a married couple. ed dating on October 14 and we got engaged on June 14.

Wedding colors: We chose peacock colors for our colors Wedding colors: plum and bright blue which are purple, teal and cobalt.

Will your wedding be large or small? We will have four Will your wedding be large or small? We will be having bridesmaids and four groomsmen, with approximately 300 a big wedding with around 150 people. Most of that will be guests expected — so on the larger side. family. We have Àve bridesmaids and Àve groomsmen, two Wedding theme? Do you have a theme to your wedding ushers, two personal attendants and our parents. and if so why? We would say simple and elegant, nothing too Wedding theme? Do you have a theme to your wedding over-the-top fancy, but deÀnitely pretty. and, if so, why? We are having a peacock-themed wedding because we currently have three peacocks and thought it Were there any parts of your wedding where you chose to save money by doing something not traditional? If so, would be fun. The colors are pretty. please explain. To save money, I’ve shopped for as many Were there any parts of your wedding where you chose deals as possible. I utilized garage sales, online shopping deals to save money by doing something not traditional? We and coupons. The invitations and programs were printed by us are creating our own centerpieces. They will include peacock and assembled at home. My veil is even hand-crafted by my feathers in vases with Áowers and water beads to keep them friends, Judy and Brenda. in place. We chose to do this because we have been collecting the peacock feathers as they fall from our peacocks and saving Which details did you choose to do yourself? Explain. We them speciÀcally for this day. tried to do as much as we could for the wedding preparation.

We did have the save the dates printed by another company, but What part of the wedding day is most important to you? our invitations and programs were printed and assembled on The part of the day that is most important to me is the Àrst our own. We shopped for the centerpieces and will assemble dance as husband and wife. those with the help of family.

Are you involving any traditions from your families or backgrounds? Explain. We will be doing the tradition where the groom does not see the bride before the wedding. I believe that it is bad luck. I am very insistent about it.

What part of the wedding day is most important to you?

Why? The most important part to us is Ànally being married.

We are so looking forward to the ceremony and ofÀcially being husband and wife. We are certainly excited for the whole day, but the ceremony is going to be the best part for us.

Are you planning a honeymoon? Where? We are planning a honeymoon, but we do not know when or where. I am in Are you planning a honeymoon? Where? Yes. We’re school. Therefore, we are waiting until after I graduate. planning on visiting Disney World this fall!

Is there anything you learned while planning, you wished you would have known ahead of time? I have learned that weddings are not easy to plan and are stressful. They also are very expensive.

Anna is from Clearwater and the daughter of Ken and Pam Schlagheck and Ron and Linda Loch. Jordan is the son of Mike and Julie Winczewski, of Sauk Rapids. The couple is currently residing in Sauk Rapids with their black lab, Boomer. Their house was built by Jordan’s great-grandparents in 1956, and the couple just ¿nished remodeling the exterior and interior.

Wedding date: July 1, 2016

How did you two meet, and can you describe your engagement? We met at a friend’s house in February 2009. We both went to Sauk Rapids Rice High School together. Jordan was a senior and I was a junior. He asked me out for about four months until I said yes. I wasn’t interested in having a boyfriend at the time, but Jordan was so nice, funny and very persistent with asking me out. I thought I would give him a shot.

We got engaged on Oct. 8, 2015. I, Jordan, took the day off of work and didn’t tell Anna until right before I would normally leave. I asked Anna to go for our last walk before winter comes with our dog, Boomer. She was so surprised I took off work because I don’t ever take off. We walked down to the Mississippi River by the ¿shing pier in Sauk Rapids. We fed the ducks and sat down on a bench. I was planning this for months — I wanted to do it out of the blue of our normal routine so she would never suspect it. I was really nervous and just really wanted to surprise Anna with my proposal. So while we were sitting on the bench, I told her how much I loved and cared about her. Then I stood her up and got down on one knee and said, “Anna Rose Schlagheck, will you marry me?” She started tearing up and yelled, “Yes!”

Why did you pick the season you are getting married in? The reason we picked our wedding to be on July 1, 2016 is because it was my grandparents’ anniversary. (Orville & Cleo Schlagheck) My grandfather past away last year on April 2, 2015. He was a wonderful, inspiring, loving grandfather. In memory of him, we would like to celebrate that day with him and Grandmother Cleo as they would have been married for 66 years.

Wedding colors: coral, orange and white

Will your wedding be large or small? The wedding will be big. We invited 300 people. There are ¿ve bridesmaids and groomsmen, two ushers, two attendants, two Àower girls and two ring bearers.

Wedding theme? Do you have a theme to your wedding and, if so, why? Our wedding will be elegant, rustic, country — with a little sparkle.

Were there any parts of your wedding where you chose to save money by doing something not traditional? The ceremony will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids.

The reception will follow at Jack & Jim’s Event Center in Foley. We hired a photographer and a D.J., but I am having both my family and in-laws help me make the decorations and the Àowers. I really wanted real Àowers, but I ended up deciding to do silk Àowers because they were less expensive. I, also, get to design them myself and don’t have to worry about getting them the day of the wedding or having the Àowers looking dead or something. We are doing something a little different than most weddings. Jordan and I don’t really like cake or cupcakes. So we won’t be having a wedding cake or be serving it as dessert.

Instead, we will be serving cookies and bars because those are our favorite kinds of desserts.

Is there anything you learned while planning, you wished you would have known ahead of time? Planning a wedding is not as scary as people make it seem. If you do not procrastinate and stay on top of things, the planning process is not as bad as a newly engaged couple would think. It helps a What’s your best advice for newly engaged couples? My lot to ask other married couples for advice on things that you advice to newly engaged couples is to save as much money as may overlook and that they may remember from their own What part of the wedding day is most important to you?

Anna: I get to marry the love of my life, my best friend and you can while planning your wedding because it helps a lot. weddings. my hunting partner. Jordan and I have known each other for If Tyler and I had not done that, then we would not be having the wedding we are planning because it is too expensive. Also What’s your best advice for newly engaged couples? Do seven years now. I never thought I would ¿nd someone that I do not let anyone bother you about your wedding. It is your not get so caught up in planning a wedding that you forget to have so much in common with. We have a love for each other day. When we got engaged and decided the day, people started look forward to the marriage. It’s one day of the rest of your that gets stronger each and every day. I am just so excited for saying we needed to change it and that we were spending too lives, and it is deÀnitely important. We are looking forward to both of our families to come and join us to celebrate our new adventure together! much money. We saved up so that we could afford the wed- being able to spend the rest of our lives with one another.

Jordan: I waited seven years for this day to come. It’s the ding we want. We are going to have a great wedding and so day I ¿nally get to marry my best friend, the love of my life. I will you! Congratulations newly engaged couples! am excited to have both of our families and friends join us to celebrate our wedding. Anna is the best thing I could ever ask for and I am really lucky to have someone that is so caring, loving and funny. I can’t wait to marry her!

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Are you planning a honeymoon? We still haven’t decided where we will be going on our honeymoon, but we will be taking the week off after the wedding to spend time with each other around home. Maybe we will go on a hunting trip and go up north to a cabin. Next winter, we really want to go somewhere warm. Jordan has only been on an airplane once in his life. I really want him to go somewhere different that he hasn’t seen before. So we are still trying to think of somewhere fun to go.

What’s your best advice for newly engaged couples? To have fun planning because it goes by fast!

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Heritage Parade short, sweet

What’s Happening Thursday, March 24, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Chamber of Commerce presents “Neighborhood Watch Program” with speaker Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise. All Chamber members and guests who are interested in Sauk Rapids community issues are welcome. There is no cost to attend, but please register for lunch at least two days prior by calling 320-251-2940, ext. 126.

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Youth Connection presents Eggstravaganza.

Door prizes, egg dying, bingo, non-competitive egg hunt and more. Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 1st Street S, Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — St. Cloud Mothers of Multiples Annual Spring Sale, St. Cloud Armory, 1710 Eighth Street N, St. Cloud. More information at http://www. stcloudmoms.com or http://facebook.com/St-Cloud-Mothersof-Multiples-sale-103457233175302/ Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — St. John’s Maple Syrup Festival. Tours and sap collection, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. Abbey Arboretum. Registration near St. John’s Preparatory School, 2280 Water Tower Road, Collegeville.

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Lindy Sabraski dressed in green from head to toe and passed out O’Brien’s Pub can coolers at the Heritage Parade March 19.

Jamie Clasemann of Rice waited for the parade to start with Sunday, April 3, 4-7 p.m. — Tanner’s Team spaghetti her children Tayben (left) and Aubrey. dinner in honor of Tanner Ful’s birthday. Dinner, silent auction, quilt rafÁe and live music by Pullstart Diesel. Feel free to bring a toy or game to be donated to the Ronald McDonald house. Birthday cake will be served. Rollie’s Rednecks & Longnecks, 940 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids.

Tickets are available in advance and at the door. Contact Benton County Marriage a high school class rank in the Mindy (320) 290-5086, Cindy (320) 761-0962, Amanda (320) Licenses top 50 percent and a score of 290-5252 or Gail (320) 260-6775 for advance tickets.

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Sauk Rapids student receives MSU Moorhead scholarship MOORHEAD — David Hoeschen has received a $500 Ignite Scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

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Sauk Rapids Green Committee, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center.

Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumor’s.

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Second Tuesday Pleasantview Elementary PTA meeting, 7 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary.

Minden Town Board, 8 p.m., Minden Town Hall.

Sauk Rapids Fire Department, 8 p.m., Fire Hall.

Rice Women of Today at 7 p.m., Rice Lions Building.

Second Wednesday Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 8 p.m.

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RICE – The second annual Rice Heritage parade may have not been as long as the inaugural year’s event, but it still gathered people along Division Street North on Saturday afternoon.

The parade lasted about ten minutes and had roughly ten Áoats which ranged from the Rice Fire Department to good old fashioned Irish fun. According to the event’s sponsor Keith O’Brien, last year the event drew thirty Áoats to the town of Rice.

O’Brien was not discouraged however. He hopes the event will continue and grow with possible collaboration from other businesses.

Over 100 people gathered to watch the event and collect candy and items from the various Áoats.

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A little goes a long way

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016

OPINION

Jessica E. and Siena R., Fourth grade, Mississippi Heights Elementary School Dear parents and children, My friend and I would like to inform you that everyone can help pick up trash.

In your free time you can go to ditches and/or the rivers and clean up some trash. If you would like to be a big help, then you could make some posters to let other people know about this. If you even see litter at the park, you could start with picking it up! If you could start this community service, it would help our environment a lot. We believe we can change the way this city looks!

All that work for what

History has shown us many civilizations have accomplished monumental achievements by dedication and hard work. It has also shown us what happens when civilizations pour their energy into idealogies that leave them vulnerable to false doctrine and forgetting Àrst things Àrst.

Let’s always think on a grander scale. Eternity versus momentarily.

By Mercy Nygaard It's good to live in the moment but Life by Faith wise to use that moment for eternity.

It is so important to pray without ceasing, realize there are no coincidences, cease the moment, and abide.

Believers and non-believers alike are going to welcome the book and movie, Risen, to their catalog of time well-spent watching a movie. It is a Àctitious movie based on the actual events of Jesus' death in Jerusalem under Roman authority. Any book or movie, Àction or non, that can challenge the mind to think in new, positive, encouraging perspectives is worth the time if you ask me. The main character in Risen, who had hardly heard of and neither believed in a Savior, prayed, took coincidences as more than just that and ceased every moment to Ànd the truth. As a result, he found the truth and once he did, you see at the end of the movie that it is up to him to abide by it.

I can't help but Ànd equal fascination along with disappointment of Egyptian culture. Learning about ancient Egypt is intriguing to many. Were they smarter than we are now? Did they have technology we have not been able to Ànd which helped them build? What we do know is they were obsessed with death.

They spent twenty plus years building tombs and intended for no one to ever go inside again. Or did they? Maybe they sealed them up like time capsules. But there has never been any message uncovered that directs, "To whomever Ànds this tomb." Can you imagine if they would have spent all that time building up the civilization they were living amongst instead of what they would be buried in? Eternity has nothing to do with construction or what is placed in your cofÀn. Maybe their civilization would have continued and there wouldn't be so much decoding for us now. Can you imagine if they would have surrendered to the one true God after all of the miracles performed by Moses and Aaron, and after God executed judgment on all the gods of Egypt? -Exodus 12:12. Understanding plagues were not coincidences, ceasing the moment right then to surrender and choosing to follow and abide would have saved Egypt so much suffering and truly given them eternity.

Praying all throughout your day; upon waking up, while you are driving, about to start a project, etc., is time always invested wisely. You'll start to Ànd things happening that may seem like coincidences, but acknowledge them as more and cease the moment at hand. Doing unto the Lord will help you abide and will store up your treasures in heaven because everything else of this world will pass away. "For what will it proÀt a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" Mark 8:36.

Time well spent It is hard to believe it is already March and we are planning for graduation and summer school. It seems like yesterday when students were returning from summer break, anxious to meet and see friends, and to start new classes.

This time of year can be extremely eventful in schools due to event planning, testing, concerts and extra-cur- by Dr. Daniel Bittman ricular activities. It is easy to become Superintendent’s Corner stressed and to feel the pressure to get things “checked off” prior to the end of the school year, often losing sight of the reasons we work in schools. However, I am fortunate to have many opportunities to work with children on a daily basis, which is a great reminder of why I work in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District …the children! I recently experienced a great reminder from our preschool children.

A group of our preschool students generated a list of questions relating to kindergarten for which they wanted answers.

Here are some: • • • • • • • • • •

How do you eat snack?

How quiet do you have to be?

Do you have to be a good listener?

Do you make stuff?

Can you play with friends?

Do you learn to write words and numbers?

Can we bring toys from home?

Do you have to be 5?

Do you stay all day?

What happens if you miss your mom and dad?

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“One day Alice came to a fork in the road Three months in and I can honestly tell and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. ‘Which road you, I’m failing horribly at my goals. do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to Let’s start with 20 percent richer. To come go?’ was his response. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice anto this goal, I calculated, averaged and categoswered. ‘Then,’ said the cat, ‘it doesn’t matter.” rized my spending habits for the three months Lewis Carroll was wise when he wrote “Alleading up to the New Year. For expenses that weren’t true necessities like rent and electric, I ice in Wonderland” in 1865. Without goals or plans of direction, the paths we take in life will by NATASHA BARBER chopped 20 percent right off the top. If I spent $20 on lattes a month, from now on I’d spend ultimately not matter. It seems, goal setting has $16—that’s one less treat a month. I could do always been important. this. I would track my spending each week As resolution-making rolled around at the beginning of 2016, I vowed I would spend the next year through receipts and bank statements to know where I was becoming 20 percent better than my former self — 20 at with my budget. It was speciÀc, measurable, attainable, percent richer, 20 percent leaner and hopefully 20 percent timely and realistic—because I was willing to put forth the kinder along the way. (Why 20? That’s another column and effort to save.

January went smoothly and I met my goal with no isanother story.) I knew that if I was truly going to achieve sues. So what’s the problem? I stopped tracking. February these goals, I’d have to think SMART. SMART is an acronym for goal-setting that works and March have come and gone, I have overspent and I in every aspect of your life. Whether your objectives are still have not logged a single receipt in my spreadsheet. I personal, family or business related, SMART goal-setting haven’t saved because I haven’t been smart.

Likewise my Àtness goals haven’t been fruitful either can be applied. The acronym stands for speciÀc, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. When writing a goal, as I haven’t even taken the time to devise a SMART goal. make sure to include all aspects because one without the Goals are garbage if we don’t actually set ourselves up for other may leave you with a Áat and stranded. When I Àrst success. SMART goals create a map for us to follow.

If I don’t know where I want to go and how I want to learned of the process it took me a while to buy into it, but after applying the process in a more personal setting I see get there, how can I ever expect to arrive at my destination? its value.

Improving Wolves scare Warriors

his maximum-effort defense against reigning If anyone was curious whether the improveleague MVP Stephen Curry Áustered the best ments they have observed in the Timberwolves' play over the past couple of months were legitishooter in the NBA into a 6-17 performance mate, Monday's contest against the defending from the Áoor. champion Golden State Warriors provided a Àne The Wolves' defensive effort in general was barometer. The 62-7 Warriors were coming to impeccable, which was a new look for a team town after a tough loss in San Antonio on Saturthat usually plays defense like a set of Àve turnday night, and the disgruntled Warriors are strivstiles. They aggressively switched screens and ing to break the record set by the 95-96 Chicago swarmed ball handlers, which led to 16 Golden

by ANDY THAYER Bulls for wins in a season (72). Make no bones SPORTS COLUMNIST State turnovers (Rubio had four steals himself). about it; the Warriors desperately wanted to win I know old-school head coach Sam Mitchell their game against the Wolves in front of a rauprobably isn't going to believe this, but it turns cous sell-out crowd at Target Center on Monday night. out that if you have one of the most athletic young teams in And win they did – beating the Wolves 109-104 by get- the league, playing with some defensive pressure instead of ting a series of clutch defensive stops down the stretch and by consistently sagging under ball screens can lead to stops and taking advantage of the laser-focused yeoman's work done in even some occasional easy baskets in transition. Warriors the paint by jack-of-all-trades, Draymond Green (24 points, guard Klay Thompson, who is all of 26 years old, was quoted 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks). However, the as saying “I honestly felt old out there at times” after being young Wolves gave the Warriors everything they could han- hounded by the feisty Wolves all night. dle. The outcome of this game was in doubt until the very The Wolves are already a fun team to watch, but they are end, and it left little doubt that trips to Minnesota aren't going going to be legitimately competitive soon. If they can Ànd an to be automatic wins for the league's top teams for much lon- open-minded coach that can coerce this type of defensive efger. fort from the Wolves consistently (Tom Thibodeau comes to For better or for worse, Andrew Wiggins tried his best mind), they can play with anyone. Their recent win in Oklato put the Wolves on his back offensively all night. He took homa City and this narrow loss to Golden State both show and made a number of difÀcult shots against a Warriors their talent level is right there with upper-echelon opponents, team known for its smothering defense. Wiggins scored 25 and the biggest key is going to be keeping the effort level hard-earned points to lead all scorers, and most importantly just as high – particularly on the defensive end of the Áoor. showed that he doesn't shy away from the big stage. Rookie The Wolves are going to get another great draft pick this year Karl-Anthony Towns submitted his usual 24 points and 11 (right now they have the Àfth-worst record in the league), and rebounds, which is simply astounding for a rookie. Those adding another stud player to the Towns/Wiggins/LaVine mix are basically “Tim Duncan in his prime” numbers, and they is going to make this team incredibly formidable. They didn't have become routine for KAT (who is still only 20 years old). have quite enough to knock off the world champs on Monday Zach LaVine scored 19 points on 13 shots and provided the night, but their extremely competitive loss to Golden State perimeter punch his team needs to balance their offense. Fi- showed the entire basketball world that the Timberwolves nally, Ricky Rubio scored 20 points and had 11 assists, and aren't very far away.

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Talented stars perform

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Eileen Alice Steffes of San Diego, age 93, passed away on March 5, 2016. She was born August 11, 1922, in Sauk Rapids to Frederick & Anna (Blaske) Lemmerman.

She married Earl Steffes of St. Cloud on Nov. 8, 1947. She has lived in San Diego for 66 years. She was formerly employed at General Atomics. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1376 Felspar Street San Diego, Calif.

Eilleen and her husband loved to travel.

They took trips to many countries around the world.

Eileen’s favorite trip was to Jerusalem.

She is survived by nephews, John Belinski of St. Augustine Fla., Kurt Belinski Bartlett, Ill.; and nieces, Janice Paulish, Plymouth, Karen PetronBroda, Sauk Rapids, Gail Kuklok, Sauk Rapids, and Susan Kong, Plymouth.

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“It is so fun to perform in the Stars of the Storm event,” said Waltzing. “Even though this was my last one, I will always plan to come back for future years to see others from Sauk Rapids showcase their talents.”

2016 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE Benton Cooperative Telephone Company, with headquarters located in Rice, Minnesota, will hold its 64th Annual Meeting of the Members at the Morrill Parish Hall, Morrill, Minnesota, at 7:30 P.M., Monday, April 11, 2016.

in-law, Randy Mikkelson of West Union; parents, Elywn & Lola Baker of Clinton, AR; sister, Joanne (John) Flynn of Clinton, AR; Àve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Corron was preceded in death by his daughter, Brandi Mikkelson.

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

Eileen Alice Steffes

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Earl on April 18, 2004; Brother, Elmer Lemmerman; Sisters, Viola Hofer, Lorraine Belinski, Laura, Goldie, Danna and Anna Marie Lemmerman.

A service was held at St Paul Lutheran Church on March 10, 2016.

Her Ànal resting place will be next to her husband at the El Camino Memorial Park 5600 Carroll Canyon Road San Diego, Calif.

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

Corron R. Baker

Eileen Alice Steffes

(Right) Alexis Mesenbrink performs a rendition of “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele.

Students The Sauk Rapfrom Alexandria ids-Rice High School Area, Brainerd, held a Central Lakes Fergus Falls, RoConference champicori, Sartell, Sauk onship speech meet Rapids-Rice, St. March 15 which reCloud Apollo, St. sulted in Àve SRR Cloud Tech and students receiving Willmar all comall-conference honpeted at the conors.

Emily Berg ference championEmily Berg, Dylan Roering, Meghan Mo- ship.

The following honors ran, Cidavia Marchand and Isaiah Okongo were each rec- were awarded: Emily Berg – Creative ognized by judges for their Expression Champion speech abilities.

Dylan Roering – Creative “I didn’t expect it at all. I was really surprised. I worked Expression Cidavia Marchand and really hard and it paid off,” Berg said, who was honored Meghan Moran – Duo Interwith Creative Expressive pretation Cidavia Marchand – SeriChampion of the conference for her piece, “Skates and ous Prose Interpretation Meghan Moran – ExLipstick.” Berg said her piece is an upbeat and funny speech temp-Reading Isaiah Okongo- Honorabout a girl living in the 1980s who wants to play hockey, but able mention for ExtempSpeaking it isn’t socially acceptable.

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH Mayhew Lake Fr. Tom Becker Sunday Mass: 8am

Services will be private for Corron R. Baker, age 71, who passed away Wednesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home of Sauk Rapids.

Corron was born Nov. 11, 1944 in Morris, Ill. to Elywn & Lola Jean (Jewitt) Baker. He married Priscilla Kruger on April 9, 1966, in Morris, Ill. They moved to the Rice area in 1981. Corron worked as a machinist at Verso Paper Mill in Sartell for over 30 years. He loved to Àsh, golf, go to the casino, and play cards especially Texas Hold’em. Corron was a kind, compassionate, loving, selÁess person who would give you the shirt off his back.

Survivors include his wife, Priscilla of Royalton; sons, Scott (Jessica) of Rice, Chris (Tammy) of St. Stephen, and Craig (Paula) of Rochester; son-

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(Above) Daylan Mick performs “Moto Perpetual” with his violin.

SRR students receive speech honors

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SAUK RAPIDS – There was hardly an empty seat in the Performing Arts Center at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School on Friday night, March 18 as people from around the area gathered for the third annual Stars of the Storm talent show.

Students from around the district showcased their talent, from performing speeches to playing a musical instrument to singing. Cidavia Marchand and Meghan Moran performed their speech-duo “The Complete History of America, Abridged” to a room full of laughter and Àrst time performers were greeted with loud cheering.

Trevor Waltzing, president of the concert choir at SRRHS, received a standing ovation after his performance of “Dancing on my Own.” “We told you he was good,” said Bret Burggraff and Gordon Severson, the masters of ceremonies for the show.

With 20 different performances, the show lasted over two hours.

During the intermission, audience members could look around at the silent auction items and artwork, as well as enjoy a homemade mini cheesecake provided by the high school culinary

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PUBLIC NOTICES BENTON COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 456 WHEREAS, the Benton County Department of Development instituted proceedings to amend the Benton County Ordinance 185; and, WHEREAS, on January 12, 2016 and January 13, 2016, Notice of Public Hearing and intent to amend Benton County Ordinance was published in the ofÀcial newspapers of the county; and, WHEREAS, on January 28, 2016, and February 11, 2016 the Benton County Planning Commission held a public hearing; and, WHEREAS, on March 15, 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: 7.1.30 Lot Area, Lot Width, Yard and Lot Access Requirements (c) Lot Width and Depth Regulations 1. Every lot or plot of land in a standard subdivision shall have a minimum width of not less than two hundred and Àfty (250) feet and a minimum depth of not less than three hundred (300) feet.

7.2.30 Lot Area, Lot Width, Yard and Lot Access Requirements (c) Lot Width and Depth Regulations Every lot or plot of land in a standard subdivision shall have a minimum width of not less than two hundred and Àfty (250) feet and a minimum depth of not less than three hundred (300) feet.

The full text showing the amendment is available for public inspection at the Benton County Department of Development.

Approved and adopted by the Benton County Board of Commissioners this 15th day of March in the year of 2016.

This ordinance shall be effective upon publication.

Spencer C. Buerkle Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-12-1B

ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Assessment and ClassiÀcation of Property This may affect your 2017 property taxes A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the City of Sauk Rapids in Benton County, Minnesota, shall meet on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., at Sauk Rapids Government Center. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classiÀed by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made.

If you believe the value or classiÀcation of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s ofÀce to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisÀed with the valuation or classiÀcation after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classiÀcation, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the county board of appeal and equalization.

Given under my hand this 7th day of March, 2016 Ross Olson City Administrator/Clerk of the City of Sauk Rapids R-11-2B

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THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016

LOCAL NEWS Thursday, March 10 0159 hrs – civil problem on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 0842 hrs – theft from auto on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 0922 hrs – disturbance on the 4200 block of Summit Ave S 0947 hrs – warrant 100 block of 1st St S 1046 hrs – disturbance on the 900 block of 15th St NE 1225 hrs – assist other agency 1314 hrs – theft on Benton Dr S 1345 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1351 hrs – recovered stolen property on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1442 hrs – assist public 1533 hrs – informational 1537 hrs – civil problem on the 1200 block of Fieldstone Dr 1620 hrs – informational 1630 hrs – dispute on the 1200 block of 10th Ave NE 1730 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1500 block of N River Ave 1948 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 2229 hrs – suspicious activity on the 500 block of 6th Ave N 2234 hrs – tow 2306 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of River Ave S 2357 hrs – tow Friday, March 11 0100 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1203 hrs – escort 1310 hrs – juvenile problem on the 300 block of 3rd Ave S 1345 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1725 hrs – civil problem on the 1200 block of 1st Ave N 1727 hrs – unwanted 1830 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1836 hrs – warrant on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1847 hrs – civil problem on the 300 block of 11th St S 2106 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 2 trafÀc stops – verbal warnings issued; 1 gun permit purchase Saturday, March 12 0004 hrs – suspicious activity on 1000 block of N River Ave 0013 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0053 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block Benton Dr N 0141 hrs – Àght on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 0203 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 8th Ave N 0928 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 0929 hrs – domestic dispute on 3rd Ave S 0945 hrs – found property on the 1200 block of 1st Ave N 1040 hrs – escort 1054 hrs – informational 1126 hrs – animal complaint on the 200 block of 9 ½ St N 1219 hrs – dispute on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1257 hrs – animal complaint on the 400 block of 3rd St N 1258 hrs – alarm 1345 hrs – assist public 1441 hrs – disorderly conduct on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 1611 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1612 hrs – juvenile problem 1630 hrs – harassment on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 1901 hrs – assault on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 2012 hrs – Àreworks on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 2220 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of Summit Ave S 2242 hrs – ordinance violation on the 100 block of River Ave S 4 trafÀc stops – 1 written warning and 3 verbal warnings issued Sunday, March 13 0404 hrs – assist Àre 0800 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 0819 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 7th St S 1036 hrs – alarm 1036 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1037 hrs – assist other agency

1138 hrs – theft on the 900 block of 2nd Ave N 1139 hrs – trafÀc accident on 6th St N 1248 hrs – theft on the 400 block of River Ave S 1329 hrs – criminal damage to property 1200 block 2nd Ave S 1330 hrs – lost/missing property 1355 hrs- emotionally disturbed person/psychiatric problem on the 1400 block of 7th Ave N 1600 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1951 hrs – theft from auto on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 2130 hrs – assist other agency 2138 hrs – alarm 2210 hrs – assault on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 2333 hrs – alarm 2343 hrs – Àres on the 300 block of 7th St S

Rice Police Department Activity Monday, March 7 1015 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1300 block of 3rd St SW 1533 hrs – child custody dispute on the 200 block of 2nd St SW Tuesday, March 8 1112 hrs – permit to purchase gun 1200 hrs – records check 1326 hrs – records check 1334 hrs – heard shots Àred on 10100 block of River Rd NE 1516 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 4th Ave NW 2012 hrs – city ordinance violation on Main St Wednesday, March 9 2109 hrs – driving complaint Thursday, March 10 1830 hrs – special event on the 200 block of Main St Friday, March 11 1010 hrs – records check 1139 hrs – background check Saturday, March 12 0017 hrs – suspicious vehicle on the 500 block Division St N 0114 hrs – suspicious activity on S Division St 1921 hrs – suspicious vehicle on the 8100 block of Plaziak Rd, Watab Twp 2226 hrs – stray animal on the 700 block of 10th Ave NE

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ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2017 property taxes The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Mayhew Lake Township in Benton County, Minnesota will meet on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., at Mayhew Lake Township Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classiÀed by the assessor.

If you believe the value or classiÀcation of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s ofÀce to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classiÀcation after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.

Given under my hand this 9th day of March, 2016 Lawrence Thell Clerk /Administrator/of the Township of Mayhew Lake R-11-2B NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on April 5th, 2016 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 9:30 a.m. to hear the following: 1. 9:30 a.m. Public hearing to consider Ordinance #457 to amend the Benton County Development Code (Ordinance #185) as follows: Amend Section 9.6 to allow for Local Alternative Septic System Requirements and clerical corrections, clariÀcation related to septic system regulations and additional restrictions to septic systems.

ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting.

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Noticed by Clerk Pat Spence R-12-2B

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Northland DJ & Karaoke (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 917 4th Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA (3) The name and registered street address of the entity conducting business under the above Assumed Name is: Tammi Lynn Lane, 917 4th Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 and Richard Arthur Lane, 917 4th Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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SPECIAL MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 250 SUMMIT AVE. N. Monday, March 7, 2016 4:00PM MINUTES 4:00 PM 1) Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gunderson called the meeting to order at 4:00p.m. Members present: Steve Heinen, Kurt Hunstiger, and Ellen Thronson.

Members absent: Nick Sauer.

2) Agenda A. Approve Appointment to the Receptionist/OfÀce Clerk Position Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the appointment of Nicole Nordlund to the open Receptionist/OfÀce Clerk position. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Approve 2016 Step Increases for Eligible Union Employees Councilperson Hunstiger asked if the step increases would be based on the 2015 pay scales. Ross Olson stated that this is correct as the 2016 wage scale has yet to be approved for the three collective bargaining agreements.

Olson explained that both parties have a dispute about the application and interpretation of the respective collective bargaining agreement language. However, the City would like to resolve the matter in the most efÀcient and economical way pos-

sible. Olson explained that a draft letter, which will be sent out to all bargaining units if approved by the City, was included with the meeting materials for the Council’s review. He noted that the Personnel and Finance Committee are recommending approval of the requested action.

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the attached letter to be sent to the three bargaining units and authorize the salary step movement for eligible employees that fall within the three unions. Motion carried unanimously.

3) Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the List of Bills and Claims.

Motion carried unanimously.

4) Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 4:05p.m.

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SPORTS

SR-R seniors commit to college extracurriculars

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Several Sauk Rapids-Rice seniors are planning on participating in extracurricular activities in college. The list includes – (front, from left) Dean Marlin, St. Mary’s or ConcordiaMoorhead,Soccer; Quinlen Marshall, St. John’s University; Katie Lucas, UW-River Falls, Soccer; Brooke Lorentz, Minnesota-Morris Soccer; Larissa Kleen, CSB, Swimming; Matt Johnson, St. Cloud Technical College, Baseball; Kyra Harvey, UW-River Falls, Volleyball; Zach Fuecker, undecided, Baseball; Robert Cox, Concordia, Moorhead; (back) Britney Munson, St. Olaf; Jayson Valek, St. John’s University, Swimming; Amelia Woolsey, Texas Tech University; Morgan Orcutt, Bemidji State University; Kristen Petron, Bemidji State University, Track; Richard Carriveau, St. John’s University, Football; Andrea Skillingstad, Mayville State University, Basketball; Eric Burski, St. Cloud Technical, Baseball; Lucas Bentrud, Bethel University, Baseball; Kobe Boraas, Lake Region State, Basketball; Brooke Butkowski, UW-River Falls, Volleyball; and Marianna Blair, Wayne State, Soccer. Not pictured Kahlen Manthey, Undecided, Volleyball; Mady Mohs, Undecided, Soccer; Sarah Schaefer, Winona; Ian Galligan, Crown College; Kaylee Kuepers, Winona State; Ashley Davis, Saint Cloud Technical and Community College; Sonja Beastrom, NA; Magdalene Stamm, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Morgan Muehlbauer, St. Cloud State University; and Bailey Hennes, Gustavus Adolphus.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2017 property taxes The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the City of Rice will meet on April 11, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the Rice City Hall Council Chambers. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classiÀed by the assessor.

If you believe the value or classiÀcation of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s ofÀce to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classiÀcation after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP The Sauk Rapids Township Board will hold an Organizational meeting along with their regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Monday April 4, 2016 at the Sauk Rapids Township Hall Dated march 22nd, 2016 Tina Douvier Clerk Sauk Rapids Township R-12-2B SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 7 Watab Township adopted Ordinance 7: Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Benton Cablevision, Inc. to Construct and Maintain a Cable Television System in the Township of Watab, Minnesota; Setting Forth Conditions Accompanying the Grant of the Franchise; Providing for Regulation and Use of the System; and Prescribing Penalties for the Violation of Its Provisions. Ordinance 7 establishes a new ten-year cable communication franchise beginning January 1, 2016. It replaces the former Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Rice and Watab Township established in 1984 for the franchise. A complete copy of Ordinance 7 is available at the Township Clerk’s OfÀce.

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School.

Ty l e r Moon, son of Jeffrey and Kay M o o n , of Sauk Rapids, is a member of the Tyler Moon Luther College Football Team, where he plays on the offensive line.

Moon is a 2012 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Steven Moline, son of Mark and Jill Moline, of Sauk Rapids, is a member of the St. Steven Moline J o h n ’s Football team. He is a running back for the team. Moline is a 2012 graduate of Sauk RapidsRice High School.

L e x i Holman, daughter of Jason and Kathy Holman, of Cold Spring, is a member of the Concordia Lexi Holman University Wisconsin Hockey Team.

She has played 53 games in

her college career, scoring 18 goals. Holman is a 2014 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Ashley Raduns, daughter of Laura Raduns, of Sauk Rapids, is a member of the Concordia – Moorhead Soccer Team as a midfielder.

Ashley Raduns Raduns is a 2015 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Kayla Bauer, daughter of Joseph Bauer, of St. Cloud, is a member of the St. Scholastica Soccer Team.

She is a forward who has played f o u r games, making two shots.

Bauer is a 2013 Kayla Bauer graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Olivia Stockinger, daughter of Leon and Shelly Stockinger, of Sauk Rapids, is a member of the St. Cloud Tech College Softball Team.

She is a catcher who has played seven games with Àve hits, six RBIs, a batting average of

.278 and a .950 Àelding percentage.

Stockinger is a 2015 graduate of Sauk RapidsRice High Olivia Stockinger School.

Jeremy Thorson, son of Phil and Robin Thorson, is a member of the University of Minnesota – Duluth Baseball Team. As he beings his Àrst college season, Thorson is a pitcher Jeremy Thorson for the team and has already gotten two hits. Thorson is a 2015 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Nathan Welty, son of Mark Welty, of Rice, is a member of the University o f Wisconsin – Superior T r a c k Team. His personal Nathan Welty records are 25.43 in the 200-meter dash, 1.74 meters in the high jump and 10.77 meters in the

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Tessa Voss, daughter of Tim Voss, Kevin and Tracey Wieber, of Foley, is a member of the Minnesota S t a t e University – Mankato T r a c k T e a m .

Tessa Voss Voss is a 2015 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Hayli Marquette, daughter of April Marquette, of Sauk Rapids, is a member of the St. Olaf Track Team.

She will be starting her Àrst season with the team this spring.

Marquette is a 2015 graduate of Sauk Hayli Marquette Rapids-Rice High School.

RJ Cervenka, son of Nick and Joyce Cervenka, of Sauk Rapids, is a member of the Augsburg College Football T e a m .

During RJ Cervenka the 2015 season, he had eight tackles and 12 assists. Cervenka is a 2012 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Jacqlyn Braun, daughter of Anthony and Lisa Braun, of Sauk Rapids, is a member of the University o f Wisconsin – Stevens P o i n t S w i m and Dive Team. She Jacqlyn Braun is a diver for the team. At the NCAA Division III Diving Championships on Feb. 27, Braun placed 22nd with a score of 363.25. Braun is a 2012 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

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SPORTS

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016

Lumberjacks advance Granite City to take on Steel in NA3HL division Ànals

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The Granite City Lumberjacks made it through the Blizzard during a best of three division semi-Ànal playoff March 18-20, but it wasn’t without a Àght. The No. 4 seed Alexandria Blizzard fell to the Lumberjacks in games one and three. Granite City advances to another best of three division Ànal against the Twin City Steel this weekend. The Jacks must win the series to advance PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER to the Silver Cup Championship Tournament March 29 Granite City’s No. 14 Adam Marty, No. 12 Tanner Skaja and Matt Flom skate into the Lumthrough April 3 in Romeoville, berjack bench after Marty scored the Àrst goal of the night during the second period of the March 18 game against the Alexandria Blizzard. The Lumberjacks take on the Twin City Steel Ill. this weekend in a best of three division Ànal series.

Granite City Lumberjacks 7, Alexandria Blizzard 4 The two NA3HL teams kept the fans at the edge of their seats during the third game of the best of three series

on March 20. But after entering the third period tied at 4-4, Granite City pulled ahead and put an end to the Blizzard 7-4.

Granite City put a point on the board Àrst when Tom-

my Hall scored with the help of Chase Di Bari and Andrej Jamnický. Shortly thereafter, Lumberjack Braden Altena skated the puck in only to lose it, but the puck was fed back

out to Casey Esselman by Adam Marty. Esselman’s slapshot from the blue-line beat Blizzard goalie Derrick LaCombe. Another power play goal by Will Mix put the Lum-

A memorable season

Former head coach reÁects

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Jon Roesch has been teaching in Sauk Rapids-Rice for 15 years, but it was in 2002-2003 when he made some of his fondest memories.

Roesch was the head coach for the boys’ basketball team and he recognized the team chemistry right away.

“It was a very special group when I came here,” Roesch said. They were great people and great athletes. I came into a very enjoyable situation and I had a great coaching staff with me – Brian Johnson, Joe Stangle and Jeff Voit – that made the experience that much more enjoyable.”

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The 2002-03 boys’ basketball team knew what it meant to be a team. It was their team chemistry that got them the opportunity to play in the state championship game.

“Prior to my coaching, I have to give a lot of credit to the parents. They started their kids at a young age working on basketball skills and eventually getting them into travel tournaments,” Roesch said. “I was spoiled that the parents had worked with these kids for as long as they had. I felt very blessed walking into

that.”

Because of all of the training the players had prior to Roesch coaching, he quickly set goals for the team.

“Our goal that season was to make it to state,” Roesch said. “Not only make it to state, but also to win the championship. We got as far as we did because I was able

to get these guys focused on the team concept and chemistry.”

They almost reached both of their goals, but only overcame one.

“We were one point behind at half time of the championship game, but we lost it in the second half,” Roesch said. “One of the team’s big-

berjacks up by three before Alexandria got on board. Matt Flom and Jamnický assisted.

The Blizzard stepped up during the second period and gained three more points, tying the game. Alex Durand, with help from Spencer Nelson kept Granite City from falling behind before the end of the second.

Marty scored what would be the game-winning goal for the Lumberjacks with roughly 14 minutes left of the game.

The power play goal was assisted by Tanner Skaja and Flom. Skaja gave the Jacks icing on the cake when Altena passed the puck to him at center ice and he skated it in for a short-handed wrap-around goal which he banked off LaCombe. An empty-net goal was scored by Skaja before game end.

Granite City’s Mac Berglove saved 27 shots on goal including deÁecting a penalty shot from Blizzard’s Logan Nelson which was issued in the third. LaCombe saved 20 of 26 shots on goal. Granite City sat 40 minutes on 12 infractions and Alexandria 26 on nine.

Alexandria Blizzard 3, Granite City Lumberjacks 1 Skaja scored the one and only Granite City goal during their game at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria March 19. The Blizzard defeated Granite City 3-1. LaCombe saved 31 shots on goal Àred from the Lumberjacks while Berglove saved 32. The Lumberjacks received 30 minutes of penalty time on seven infractions and Alexandria 28 on six.

gest disappointments was during the semiÀnal game when Swecker went in for a layup and blew out his knee.

We had to play the championship without him. That was tough on the team. He was our heart and soul and performed his role as team captain very well.”

Even though the team lost the championship game 72-57, they ended the season with a 26-4 record and lots of special moments.

Right before Christmas of 2002, the team played against LitchÀeld, who had won the state championship the previous season.

“LitchÀeld had a very tough team, but we were able to beat them,” Roesch said.

“That was a special moment for us because that game showed the team that we could compete against anyone.”

During that season, Sauk Rapids-Rice was new in the Central Lakes Conference.

One of the team’s highlights was winning the conference title.

When they made it

through sections, Roesch credits Bill Nielsen for taking care of the team.

“He was very supportive and took care of the kids,” Roesch said. “He made sure it was a good experience for them, especially when they got to go down to the state tournament.”

Despite the disappointing loss at the championship game, the team had the support of the community back home.

“After our championship game, we had a pep fest back in Sauk Rapids,” Roesch said.

“There was an overÁowing crowd there, which was great support for the team.”

The team made a lot of fond memories that season, but it’s the lessons they learned that stuck with them.

“We learned to build the team chemistry and go through the ups and downs together, and it made our team stronger,” Roesch said.

“The team that year was special and I’m still good friends with many of the players and their parents today. I know they keep in touch with each other too.”

Granite City Lumberjacks 3, Alexandria Blizzard 1 After a scoreless Àrst period, the Granite City Lumberjacks fans exploded as Marty Àred one into the back of the net while on a power play.

Marty was assisted by Flom and Skaja. Jamnický scored an unassisted goal and Hall onewith the help of Di Bari. Berglove allowed only one goal by the Blizzard as he stopped 27 other shots. Granite City Àred 29 shots on net. Penalty time was kept to a minimum as opposed to the following games with each team sitting eight minutes on four.

PUBLIC NOTICES REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, February 22, 2016 MINUTES 6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.

All members present.

Additions or Changes to the Agenda Todd Schultz requested to add Approve Purchase of Cable Access Equipment as agenda item 9-D. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 2-8-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 2-8-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Tom Inderieden, 224 2nd Ave N, shared with the City Council a prepared statement explaining the long running sewer backup problems that have for years plagued the home that he owns at 224 2nd Ave N in Sauk Rapids. Inderieden provided the history of the house, which was originally built in 1955. He noted that the water and sewer issues started occurring in the 80’s. Inderieden stated that due to the utility issues at this address, the former Public Works Director, Rich Gronau, installed a Áapper valve outside of his house in an effort to alleviate the problems. Inderieden said that the Áapper valve appeared to be working as a solution to the sewer back-up problems until the commercial business improvements that accompanied the Sauk Rapids Bridge project took place in the downtown. Inderieden stated that in 2008 his basement again Áooded due to a sewer back-up. He said that he had a company look if there was anything in his private lines that could have caused this problem and they stated that there was nothing found in the private lines.

Inderieden explained that his property again experienced a sewer back up this past January and he again had someone out to inspect his private lines. He noted that since his last sewer backup he has spoke with several City employees. Inderieden said that following the January 2016 sewer back-up, the Utilities Department was called in to inspect and the City’s lines were Àlled to the top and plugged up. He said that when the lines were being inspected it was admitted that the problem was in the City’s lines.

Inderiden said that the City’s Insurance Company is denying his claim. Inderieden said that he has over $4,500 in damage from this latest sewer back-up.

Inderiden noted that his property is actually rented out by Granite Care, which provides housing for residents with special

needs in the area. He noted that he is rather confused as to why the City’s Insurance Company covered the damage in 2008, but would not do so today when the claim is for the exact same thing.

Inderiden stated that several Granite Care residents lost their personal possessions as a result of the sewer back-up. He said that he is looking if there is any City resources to help with this expensive clean-up that he is again having to do to his property.

Ross Olson said that he has met with Mr. Inderiden and has spoke with the League of MN Cities, which is the City’s Insurance Trust, regarding this claim. Olson said that the League of MN Cities sent a Claims Adjuster out to Inderiden’s property. He explained that the Adjuster looks at several different factors and conditions to determine if the City did anything to contribute to the problem. Olson said that the Claims Adjuster determined that the City was keeping up with its Maintenance Schedule, and the League of MN Cities rendered that there is no negligence on the City’s behalf. He noted that he did not recall the rationale behind the 2008 League of MN Cities’ decision.

Olson explained that with the League of MN Cities stating that the City is not at fault for the sewer back up at Ineriden’s property, he would have to consult with Legal as to whether or not public dollars coud be used to help cover the cost of something that the City’s own insurance trust has denied a claim on.

Olson said that he and Craig Nelson, Utilities Director, have discussed over the phone this case with the League’s Adjuster and the League did not change their opinion on this case.

Councilperson Heinen asked if the Utilities Department will increase the number of checks/inspections when there are known problem areas, like this one. Nelson stated that while the Maintenance Schedule calls for cleaning this system every Àve years, the Utilities Department has been cleaning this particular system in this location once a year to prevent problems from occurring.

Olson said that there are uniquenesses all over town which causes staff to deviate from the plans to address and prevent problems. He noted that at the Department Head meeting earlier today, staff was brainstorming what could be doe to try to better manage and prevent problems, like this.

Councilperson Hunstiger said that he knows that there is a business in town that has caused problems with Áushable wipes, so he questioned if the City is doing anything to educate residents and business owners on the risks associated with Áushable wipes.

Olson said that staff does talk to area businesses to acknowledge and prevent problems associated with Áushable wipes. He noted however that these items continue to be sold despite pleas by cities regarding the havoc that they cause in the stormsewer systems.

Nelson noted that that the storm sewer system near Inderiden’s property was cleaned in June of 2015 and June of 2014.

Inderiden stated that his concern is that if the system was cleaned in June of 2015, then this means that system already plugged up within six months. He said that he wants this problem resolved, so he is thinking that the lines need to be cleaned more often than once a year in this location. Inderiden noted that he feels that his back is up against the wall with his tenant as this is not something that is fair for them to have to continusoulsy deal with either. He said that Granite Care is a local business, and it should be treated and respected as such.

Olson said that City staff will work to resolve issues and de-

viate from its maintenance plan to manage the utilities already in place. He said that the homeowner has asked staff about having a check valve installed. Olson stated that Legal would advise for the City to not go on private property to install any type of check valve. Olson noted that the Utilities Director is consulting with experts in the Àeld to see if there is anything else that can be done to prevent future issues at Inderiden’s property.

Councilperson Hunstiger asked if this issue could be sent back to the Public Works Committee to look further into and to discuss possible solutions.

Mayor Gunderson said that he was thinking the same thing that this is something that the Public Works Committee should look into.

Councilperson Hunstiger noted that he would not want an incident like what has happened to Inderiden to occur in his basement. He stated that he would like to see if there is anything that can be done to help this homeowner out.

Mayor Gunderson stated that he, too, wants more details concerning this claim, because he is not saying at this moment that he agrees with the City’s Insurance Company.

Councilperson Heinen stated that he would like more details as to why the City’s insurance trust paid for a similar claim a few years earlier.

Henry Oehrlein, 3425 Golden Spike Road, stated that he sympathizes with Mr. Inderiden as he used to work in the plumbing industry. Oehrlein noted that people throw the damndest things in the manholes. He said that one must really understand the sewer systems to understand what is all going on in the sanitary sewer system.

8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve 2016 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses B. Approve 2016 Legislative Session Resolution for St. Cloud Area Cities’ Goals/Recommendations C. Approve 2015 Funds Transfer D. Approve Purchase of Cable Access Equipment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve agenda items 9A-9D. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items NONE 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 6:31p.m.

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Storm grads continued from page 7___________________________________

Samantha Sunstrom, the daughter of John Sunstrom, of Sauk Rapids is a member of the St. Cloud State University T r a c k and Cross Country Te a m s .

In Cross C o u n t r y, Sunstrom p l a c e d s e v e n t h Samantha Sunstrom at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls with a time of 23:10.26. She placed eighteenth at the St. Olaf invitational on Sept. 19, 2015 with a time of 23:23.10.

At the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, she placed 35th with a time of 23:11.10. In the NCAA Division II Central Regional Championship, she placed 54th with a time of 22:44.79.

Sunstrom is a 2013 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

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and Gary P o s c h , of Sauk Rapids is a member of the Mankato S t a t e University Mackenzie Posch S w i m Team. She competes in the 100 and 50 freestyle for the Tigers. She Ànished Àfth in a recent 50 freestyle with a time of :56 at the Augustana Meet Feb. 29. Posch is a 2015 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

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with an average of six points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. On the volleyball team, she played in 33 matches her senior season as a middle blocker. She has averaged 3.07 points, 2.46 kills, .10 assists, .16 aces, .47 digs and .75 blocks per set. She has a .257 hitting percentage. Becker is a 2012 graduate of Sauk RapidsRice High School.

Mat Meyer, son of Joseph and Amy Meyer, of Sauk Rapids is a member of the St. Cloud State University Baseball Team. He is a catcher for the team and has gotten 10 hits, 10 RBIs and one home run during Mat Meyer s p r i n g training this year, with a batting average of .323.

Meyer is a 2014 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Nate Freihammer, son of Kevin Freihammer, of St. Cloud is a member of the St. Cloud Tech College Baseball Team. He is a pitcher for the team and has pitched 38.2 innings for the team with 11 appearances and Àve starts. He has had one loss, two saves, 22 Nate Freihammer strikeouts

and an earned run average of 2.56. Freihammer is a 2014 graduate of Sauk RapidsRice High School.

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Young farmers, young dreams Marshiks beat the odds, begin dairying career

by JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER

RICE – In a time when milk prices are low, grain prices are low and the agricultural industry seems stagnant, many would not believe that Brandon and Jill Marshik have beat the odds – not only beginning their dairying career, but being honored with a prestigious milk quality award in doing so.

The Marshiks, with their three children – Cylie, 9, Audrie, 4, and Dominic, 1 – milk 50 cows and raise replacement calves at their farm near Rice. In addition to the dairy herd, the couple also raises Holstein dairy steers and farms 500 acres of cropland.

“When we Àrst bought the herd, everyone told us we were crazy,” Brandon said.

“But since, we’ve received many compliments for how well we care for our cows and take care of the property.”

Brandon and Jill, both 28, grew up in Rice and raised

beef cattle on Jill’s family’s property. In his younger years, Brandon worked on a handful of different dairy farms in the area.

“I did it all through high school,” Brandon said about dairy farming. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”

While working a fulltime job in Elk River at a concrete plant, Brandon was commuting nearly two hours to and from work, every day. Realizing his children were growing up without him and aching to be on the farm, Brandon and Jill began looking for options.

In the spring of 2013, the Marshiks found their farm. It was a foreclosed property and would need countless hours of labor to repair it to a workable state.

For the Àrst year, they rented the property and slowly began making improvements to the facilities and the recently purchased milking herd, while Brandon continued to commute to Elk River.

In April 2014, the couple purchased the property and

began milking cows; Brandon left the concrete business to farm with his family last September.

“We started with the idea that this would be a two-year trial to see if it could work before I left my other job,” Brandon said. “We’ve started from scratch and are over the trial, have Àgured it out and are now seeing results.”

The old farm site’s milking barn had not been used in many, many years.

Both Brandon and Jill knew that any cow would be too big to be housed in the stalls for a long period of time.

“It was nasty and had not been used for years,” Jill said.

“People had a lot of doubts about us and we had some doubts about ourselves, but we did it all and all on our own.”

While pregnant with their third child, Jill helped Brandon renovate an old machine shed to accommodate the milking herd. Laying cement, creating stalls and adding a bunk for feeding, the Marshiks created a simple freestall barn out of the resources that were

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The Marshiks (from left) – Audrie, Jill holding Dominic, Cylie and Brandon – milk 50 cows near Rice. They started farming in 2013.

The Marshiks now watch are from the original herd available to them.

“Some day we’ll have a their Àrst heifers enter the parlor to make things easier,” milking herd and see their herd Marshiks Brandon said. “For now, [the become what they envisioned. continued on pg. 3B “Not many of our cows shed] has helped a lot.”

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PIERZ – Whether farmers are installing parlors or robots, Ànding the right design is key.

“It’s best to draw sketches out before remodeling or building,” said Kevin Janni, an engineer with the University of Minnesota Extension.

“It’s easier to change things on paper than it is to take it out later.”

Dairy producers interested in putting in parlors or robots explored their options during the Parlor versus Robots workshop on Feb. 26 in Pierz.

According to David Kammel, an agriculture building design professor at the University of WisconsinMadison, 80 percent of the dairy herds in Wisconsin and New York under 100 cows were mainly milked in a tiestall barns in 2007.

“There are still quite a few tiestall barns all over the country. Some of them are looking for a change, especially if they’re growing,” Kammel said.

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“It all depends on what’s in the barn and where the cows are coming in that will determine what set up farmers go with,” Kammel said. “The key is to make sure cow Áow will work both entering and exiting the parlor.”

Heidi and Peter Kasella milk 320 cows in their retroÀtted swing-12 parlor near Royalton. They said one thing they wish they had done differently was having a double return lane instead of a single.

“It would make things go just a little faster,” Heidi said.

To keep things compact, Kammel suggests placing the parlor close to the milk house.

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Jim bought his half of the business in 1971 and Allen bought his half in 1983. The type of work we do varies from farm equipment, lawn mower decks and general repairs. We also straighten out circle saw blades for the lumber industry as well as band saw blades. We have been doing the circle saw blades since the late 1930s and the band saw blades we started in 1996.

Why did you choose to be a blacksmith? Allen: I never got out of it. I had been working here for so long, I knew what I was doing, so I continued to do it. Jim: It wasn’t planned, but I stayed

We are starting to see more industry related repairs from here in town. We also have a lot more circle saw blade and band saw blade repairs for the lumber industry. We get repairs in from the Àvestate area, other states like Oregon and Alaska and even other countries like Africa, South America and the Philippines.

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Tell us about some of the tools you have to have for your trade? We have hammers and straight edges to straighten the circle saw blades. For the band saw blades, we use Áash a Áash welder and some grinders.

For the other repairs on farm equipment, lawn mower decks and other repairs, we have a variety of welders, a milling machine, a metal lathe and a forge, which not many places have anymore.

What is your daily routine? Allen: I weld band saw blades all day. Most days by 8 a.m., I am an hour into my day. An 8 to 5 day is not normal for me. Jim: Like Allen, my hours tend to be longer than 8 to 5. I work on hammering and straightening out the circular saw blades all day along with answering the phone or working with a customer.

How has the blacksmith/ repair business changed over they years? How have you adapted? For a while, 70 to 75 percent of our work was farm repairs. Since the number of farms has gone down and the size of the farms has gotten bigger, most of the remaining farms do most of their own repairs. We still have some farm equipment repairs, but not as much as we used to.

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Marshiks continued from front________________________________________ “We’ve asked a lot of questions and have attended different seminars to learn more, especially about calf health,” Brandon said.

The couple recently received an award from Benton County DHIA for improving milk production, in addition to receiving sixth place for lowest somatic cell count through Gilman Creamery – an award for milk quality; the herd’s health is

manageable and Brandon has achievable goals for the future.

“Despite what people have told us, we’ve proved them wrong,” Jill said. “We take care of our cows and they take care of us.”

With a grin, Brandon agreed.

“I want us to have one of the nicest, most talked about herds in Benton County,” he said.

Restrictions continued from 1B_____________ Milking cows are housed in a freestall barn that the Marshiks built out of an old machine shed.

anymore,” Brandon said.

The cows come into the old tiestall barn twice a day to be milked. In the mornings, both Brandon and Jill are out in the barn by 3:45, bringing the cows in and feeding the rest of the animals on the dairy.

By 7:30 a.m., the couple returns to the home to wake their children and have breakfast as a family before the day becomes hectic.

While Cylie is off at school, Jill cares for Audrie and Dominic as Brandon works on the farm.

They begin a similar routine in the afternoon when

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to spend quality time with this children in the evening.

“The Àrst two months were very stressful and you could see it in the cows,” Jill said. “We were in the barn until 11:30, trying to get the cows to take to the stalls to milk. It was a nightmare.”

Brandon recalled the Àrst year, as the cattle adjusted to the changes in their environment.

“It was pretty tough,” he PHOTO BY JENNIFER COYNE said.

Calves are housed in individual hutches on a location that was Within the last three previously covered in brush. years, the dairy has seen vast improvements as the the school bus drops Cylie Beginning early enough Marshiks continue to learn off. in the day allows for Brandon how to perfect their operation.

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GILMAN — A local feed and farm supply store received national honors at a banquet held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. March 7-11.

Gilman Co-op Creamery achieved ADM Animal Nutrition’s gold level status and was recognized for being the No. 2 growth dealer nationwide at the ADM Dealer Recognition Meeting.

“We’ve been at gold status for the last eight or nine years, but what makes this award a little more special is that we were only 70 points away from diamond status,” said Adam Bonovsky, general manager at Gilman Co-op Creamery.

“It was exciting for us to be second in the nation for growth. That’s something we’ve never had. And it’s not just state-wide, it’s across the nation. ADM is a big company, so for us the honor is huge.”

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points and based on the sales and point accumulation dealers are recognized at bronze, silver, gold and diamond status. ADM determines growth based off of the difference between the dealer’s previous year’s accumulation. According to Gilman Co-op Creamery’s ADM representative Roger Stauffenecker only three dealers across the entire country achieved diamond status this past year.

Bonovsky attributes the award to his staff and the businesses expanded hours.

“A lot of it has to do with our new facility, extended hours and the fact that we’ve surrounded ourselves with great people—plain and simple,” Bonovsky said. “We’ve increased our customer base almost 30 percent over last year and the store is drawing a diverse customer base.

People want to do business with companies who are proactive.”

According to Bonovsky, Gilman Co-op Creamery is aggressive in the marketplace and offers quality products at fair prices. They also have a vision for the future.

“The services they provide to their customers is exceptional,” Stauffenecker said. “That’s what sets them apart.”

Voigts continued from 2B__________________ What is your favorite part of your job? Explain.

Allen: It is very satisfying when I get done Àxing a saw blade, the customer comes to get it and it works right for them or they tell me they can’t believe it looks this nice. Jim: It’s very gratifying to come to work.

There is not one part I like more than the other.

What is the most unique project you have worked on? Explain. Jim: I enjoy working with the old forge welder. It is stuff very few do anymore. Allen: It would have to be the band saw blades that others have tried to Àx themselves before they send it to me. They are usually really twisted and bent.

What is the most difÀcult job you’ve encountered?

Explain. Allen: It’s difÀcult when you get a saw blade that takes two days to Àx. It can get to be a struggle. It’s also challenging to get the blade done on time for the customer and have it done right, especially if they live out of state. They can always call someone else to do it.

Jim: Having the patience to spend on a blade that takes two days to Àx. I had one just the other day.

If you could give one piece of advice to the younger generation of blacksmiths what would it be? Allen: Enjoy what you do and keep your options open. Jim: You don’t have to be the best but you have to be as good as the best. Get things done as well as you possibly can.

What are some rural issues in your area that concern you? The number of working farms is getting less and they have their own shops. It has caused us to diversify.

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Taylre Stumpf, 18 Hillman Parents: Kevin and Amanda Marshik Siblings: Addison, Joel and Luke Marshik Why did you want to be a Morrison County Dairy Princess? I come from a dairy-inÁuenced family on both my mother, father and step-dad’s families. However, until age 11, I never really had the real experience of dairy farming due to the fact that I lived in town with my mom and grandparents. Once my mom wed, life took a complete turn. At Àrst, I didn’t like the cows and thought that farming was a stupid career. It wasn’t until I was 15 until I started to actually understand the concepts of farming and enjoyed working in the barn. Now I understand the hard work behind the glass of milk placed on the dinner table. I actually enjoy going out to the Àelds and picking rocks for my stepdad and Grandpa Art Stumpf.

I love the physical work and seeing the cleared Àelds for crop production. Today, PHOTO BY JENNIFER BURGGRAFF I think many uninformed Amy Zehowski (left), Nicole Meyer and Taylre Stumpf were crowned Morrison County Dairy people have the same idea Princesses March 19 at the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls.

Amy Zehowski, 18 Nicole Meyer, 17 dairy month comes around, I animal welfare. As farmers Swanville Randall put fun facts on my Facebook. and caretakers, we would Parents: Gary and Kim Parents: Kurt and Jennifer I spent a week at the state fair never want to hurt our cows. Zehowski Monson and Brian Meyer last summer working at the They are the main source of Siblings: Brian Zehowski, Siblings: Brothers, Michael, Miracle of Birth Center in income. If the cows are happy, Scott Zehowski, Michelle 16, and Andrew, 13. the dairy area informing fair the farmer is happy.

Klein, Cheryl Braaten, Jessica Why did you want to be a goers about dairy.

Describe your farm and your Johnson Morrison County Dairy What is your favorite way to role on the farm. We have a Why did you want to be Princess? I love agriculture, incorporate dairy products 80-acre farm, 40 acres of the a Morrison County Dairy especially the dairy industry. into your day? I always drink land is tillable. We milk about Princess? I felt that becoming I really want to show my milk. I love it.

20 cows. During the summer, I a dairy princess will help me love for it to others that do What is a concern do more work than the winter. to promote the dairy industry not know much about the consumers have about the I help pick rocks, do chores for what it has done for our industry. dairy industry and how when my step dad is out in the family farm for over 30 years.

What are ways you like to would you address their Àeld and I do little jobs here What are ways you promote dairy? When June concern? My concern is and there. like to promote dairy?

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Describe your farm and your role on the farm. My step-dad Kevin Marshik is a third generation farmer in Hillman. On our farm we milk 55 Holsteins in a tiestall barn and have 270 acres of corn, soybeans and alfalfa, as well as 250 acres of pasture.

On the farm year round, I feed and bed the calves, feed the cows and scrape manure.

During summer, I help pick rocks, unload hay and straw, empty the manure pit and mow the lawn.

in milk evaluation, getting Àrst place as an individual at regions. Now, I will be able to further promote dairy as a princess.

What is your favorite way to incorporate dairy products into your day? I drink milk with every meal I eat, and I have ice cream almost every night.

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Describe your farm and your role on the farm. On our family farm we milk around 55 Holstein cows and run 300 acres. My jobs vary between feeding the calves and cows,, bedding them, cleaning the pens, running the equipment, and pretty much anything that needs to be done on the farm.

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or concept of farming as I did at age 11. I have wanted to run for dairy princess for the last year because I want to share my personal experience and inform others about the industry in hopes to change opinions and false accusations.

What are ways you like to promote dairy? Typically, I promote the dairy industry by encouraging people, especially my friends, to drink a glass of milk with every meal. However, I am so excited to be able to promote the dairy industry even more this next year.

What is your favorite way to incorporate dairy products into your day? I love all dairy products, but I have to be honest, I am not a fan of cottage cheese. A glass of milk with every meal has always been key for me. I love eating cheese with crackers or eating it right from the block.

A sweet treat I enjoy is eating frozen yogurt, especially at Cherry Berry.

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Cage-free Kroger Co., the largest full-service grocery in the country, along with Heinz and Albertsons are the latest in a very long line of major food companies to announce they are going to move in the direction of buying all or most of their eggs from farmers that use a cage-free system of raising chickens.

According to USDA, less than 10 percent of the nation’s 277 million chickens are raised in a cage free environment and it’s going to take time and a whole lot of money to change the industry.

By some estimates, the change in housing is going to require hundreds of millions of dollars in investments over the next 10 years with big producing states like Iowa and Minnesota bearing much of the burden.

Equipment for cage-free facilities runs about $25 to $30 a bird compared to about $15 for a caged system.

For an egg producer with a million hens, that amounts to $30 million to outÀt a new barn. The equipment lasts 20 to 30 years so a farmer still paying for newer equipment is going to be hard pressed to put down that kind of cash.

Plus, there’s no

The Business of Farming by Roger Strom Ag __________ Columnist__________ consensus as to what constitutes cage-free housing.

Most of those making the transition are using a multi-tiered system that allow the birds to move from level to level. Others are using bigger colony cages that come with perches, nesting areas and much more room to move around. But that type of housing doesn’t meet the criteria of many of the food companies.

Ultimately the costs are going to have to be absorbed by someone…. namely those pushing grocery carts through the aisles. Those in the egg industry estimate eggs from a cage free hen will cost $.50 cents to $1 more per dozen.

That’s not much compared to the increasing costs of beer at a Twins’ game but when it comes to milk and eggs, people know exactly what

they are paying and are quick to react to higher prices.

The fear in the egg industry is that while consumers say they support better bird housing, they will pick the cheaper conventional eggs when they see the price difference. When Europe made the switch in hen housing, it wasn’t until the stores stopped carrying conventional eggs that consumers started buying more cage-free eggs.

Then there’s the issue of chicken welfare. The animal rights groups that have pushed hard for a cage-free system have built their campaign on improving the quality of life for the birds. The truth is, chickens are vicious little creatures, especially toward each other. Studies of bird behavior show open-housing has nearly twice the death rate of caged systems due to aggression between the birds and outbreaks of cannibalism.

“Chickens aren’t trainable.”

Changing the way chickens are raised is not as easy as it sounds. It’s going to be a long and costly process and contrary to what some folks think, “You don’t just open the doors and allow the birds to run free.”

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Robots vs. parlors continued from front___ have the right size support beams or ensure there is enough overhead clearance for a support beam underneath the ceiling.

“In some cases, the ceiling is too low, so farmers have raised the Áoor of the haymow above to give more room,” Kammel said.

However, there are some barns in no condition to be used, which can force farmers to build a new parlor.

When building a parlor, new or renovated, Kammel said farmers have to think about several design factors, including having the receiver jar in the milkhouse or the parlor, installing automatic takeoffs or not, or having a high or low milk line.

“If you’re doing a high line with swing equipment, make it possible to do a low line double design later,” Kammel said. “It gives you the option to easily expand or install technology later.”

Farmers also have to decide if the milking unit storage and cleaning will be in the parlor or milkhouse.

“You can wait to put that in later if it’s Ànancially not penciling out,” Kammel said.

“You don’t have to do it all at once.”

To help keep costs down, producers have the option of purchasing used equipment, home building stalls and gates, or not installing the newest technology.

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For both new and renovated parlors, farmers must include drainage and waste management in their plans.

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The importance of design in a robot barn is just as important.

“It’s key to their success,” said Jim Salfer, a member of the University of Minnesota Extension dairy team.

In robot barns, the design must accommodate for the movement of feed, manure, cows and people.

However, the biggest challenges in designing robot barns are minimizing labor, working around the cows in the pens for bedding and manure removal, encouraging natural cow movement to the robots, and handling cows that need management interventions.

Currently, there are two main designs for cow Áow – free Áow and guided Áow.

According to Salfer’s research, a guided Áow system has 8.5 percent fetch rate, a higher initial investment, higher level of management complexity and a lower feeding complexity, while a free Áow system has a 16 percent fetch rate, lower initial investment, lower level of management complexity and higher feeding complexity.

“Due to the lower initial investment and management complexity, free Áow systems are very popular,” Salfer said.

However, Salfer said farms with free Áow systems struggle with nutrition.

“The only way to get the cows to the robots is by feeding them right in the bunk,” Salfer said. “That’s a challenge in the free Áow system.”

For these systems, Salfer suggested farmers exit the cows from the robot toward the feed access.

“We want these cows eating after they’ve been in the robots,” Salfer said.

To promote easy movement within pens, Salfer said cows need comfortable stalls to minimize lameness and the freedom to access the robots.

“We need comfortable cows,” he said. “Having very comfortable stalls is just as important as having wide alleyways.”

There also needs to be 20 feet in front of the robot and

“Strategizing Options with Low Dairy Commodity Prices” Workshop to be held March 30 in Rice

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(03/16/16) — University of Minnesota Extension will be holding a workshop to address how to keep you dairy herd proÀtable in tough economic times and different strategizing options to look at. The workshop will be on Wednesday, March 30th from 1:00-3:30pm in the Community Room at Pine Country Bank in Rice.

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a minimum of two robots per pen for adequate crossovers.

“The data supports that having two robots per pen provides better through put than one,” Salfer said.

To maximize cow Áow, farmers should have the same robot orientation.

“It’s easier having all right or all left handed robots,” Salfer said. “It helps eliminate cows having to learn and get used to getting milked on a different side if they switch pens. They’re creatures of habit.”

Having a split entry to the robots and a protected exit is key.

“Split entries allows another way for cows in the fetch pen or maternity pen to get in,” Salfer said. “It also helps those timid cows get in without the boss cows pestering them.”

Low stress, simple cow routing fetch pens can help save labor.

“It can be a rodeo to catch them, which creates more work,” Salfer said.

“Consciously think about a design that would be the easiest to fetch cows on your own. Gates are your friend.”

Drover lanes can also help in fetching cows.

“It’s a nice feature,” Salfer said. “You can walk your fetch cows to the lane to get them to the robots without chaos.”

Finding the proper location for the footbath is also important.

“That’s the big debate.

There are 30 percent of robot farms that didn’t put one in because they didn’t know where to put it,” Salfer said.

“I don’t care where you put it, just make sure they walk through it a couple times a week and manage it. Make it easy to keep clean.”

For cows that need management intervention, Salfer said there should be a space to sort them into.

“Think about having a Áexible housing area for them, which one person can manage and sort cows easily,” Salfer said. “It’s not cheap but it can minimize labor.”

Even though there are different ways to layout barns for robots or parlors, Salfer said farmers should think about the big picture.

“They have to go in with a whole system approach for the best success,” he said. “They need to layout their facility to be the most labor and cow efÀcient.”

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Some agronomists report that the genetic potential for corn yield increases about 1.5 bushels per acre per year. We might say that the record setting 2015 crop shows a yield potential we have not realized before. With an average of 167.3 bu/acre, we might note that some Àelds were over 200 bushels; and some were signiÀcantly lower than 167 bushels. 2002 shows the previous high yield prior to the last 10 years, going back as far as 1986. The highest Corn Growers Association yield in Minnesota was 289 in 2015 and 532 in the U.S. – yes, Five Thirty Two – in Virginia.

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drier conditions for planting – not mudding the crop in - gave plants a chance to root down and get established to endure and make better use water with wetter weather later. Better soil conditions may have allowed water to disperse more effectively through the soil proÀle.

Tile drainage on more acres certainly helps with that too.

NASS calculates corn yields for acres harvested for grain. Years with a much smaller percent of acres harvested for grain, usually indicate a poorer crop where more acres need to be chopped for silage feed; and/ or more of the crop did not make good grain. 1998 was a severe drought. 1993 was affected by a cool growing season, partly due to a volcano that had erupted previous to 1993 that left a lot of ash in the atmosphere, reducing solar energy for photosynthesis.

The 2007 crop faced a lot of challenges, wet and dry conditions, a bad hail storm across about a third of the county late in the summer, and a lot of immature crop in the fall at frost time.

Risk management related to yield variability plays into many management decisions.

Poor crop years make for difÀcult budgets. Big crop years can depress markets and result in difÀcult budgets. 2012 was an exception when Minnesota generally had good crops and most of the corn-belt was hurt by dry weather. It doesn’t sense make economically or environmentally to apply fertilizer based on the biggest yield you ever had.

Study your yields related to inputs. The best yields can usually be achieved with nutrient inputs based on realistic yield expectations, and then weather and soil conditions give the crop a chance to make the best of what the land has to offer.

Soybean yields follow similar patterns to corn. The 2015 Benton County soybean yield was posted as 47.3 bu/acre - topping a previous high of 42.8 in 2010. The recent 10-year average is 34.2, with an average of 33.6 in 2006-2011, 34.8 in 20112015, and a 10-year low of 18 bushels in 2007.

Internet users should be able to Ànd county yields by searching for “Minnesota Ag Statistics” and then looking for “County Estimates.” You’re also welcome to give me a call for more of this information, 968-5077.

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1985 Ford F150 with plow 12000 lbs. dump trailer Felling 12’ trailer 2006 enclosed trailer 14’ pull type trailer with overhead trolley ’07 PJ 18’ with pintle hitch, 15,000 lb.s ’05 Redi Haul, deck over, 14,000 lb.s Several more vehicles and trailers (3) 45’ semi storage trailers

COMBINE AND EQUIPMENT 13’ JD 8200 grain drill, grass and press wheels JD 6600 combine JD 444 corn head, JD pickup head 10’ Schulte hyd. rock rake HD 3 pt. 9’ Rhino back blade 20’ head trailer White 5-18 plow with clod rake JD 724 – 15 shank disc chisel IH 24’ field cult.

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