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Rice snocross racer leads class at ERX PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER
Nine-year-old Mason Sabraski races the 120 Pro-Lite class at ERX. Sabraski is currently leading his class in points.
by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — The name Sabraski isn’t new to racing. With Grandfather Tommy and the legendary Shane “The Ironman” as his dad, nineyear-old Mason Sabraski was bound to have speed in his soul. “I like being able to make small modiÀcations to my sled, so I can go faster than I would when I’m at home, said No. 107X Sabraski. Sabraski is completing his second season as a snocross racer at ERX and making a name for himself. Even after missing two races this season, he leads his class in points, something he took Àrst for last year as well. “Being a racing family, we all enjoy riding. Riding is fun, but when you can compete at something it makes it more exciting,” said Mason’s mom Katie. It didn’t take Shane and Katie long to introduce their son to a sled. When he was only eleven months old, Sabraski was gifted his orange Artic Cat 120—the same sled he races today—and a year later he was riding on his own.
ERX is an all-season motorsport facility located in Elk River. Sabraski competes as a 120 Pro-Lite (ages 8-12) in the ERX Grass-Roots Snocross Series. According to ERX, riders in this class have little or no experience in racing and ride 120cc stock sleds with no engine modiÀcations. At this level during competition, Sabraski races two heats, each with different point amounts. The scores from each race are accumulated for an average score which determines Ànal placement.
“The second race is worth more points than the Àrst, so if you do really good in the Àrst heat but then don’t place well in the second you might not place,” Sabraski said. When Sabraski is on the track the only thing he thinks about is the lead. If he’s behind, he focuses on passing his competitors and if he’s in Àrst, he’s all about the throttle. The fundamentals of snocross
racing are the same across the board—lean through the corners, gage speed for oncoming jumps and Ànd the fastest line. “The last time I was here, another racer passed me sending me into third. We were side by side, trailing the leader around a turn, when his machine went off the track. Then on the last corner before the Ànish line, I passed the
leader and won,” Sabraski said of a recent Àrst-place win. Sabraski doesn’t always pull off a “W” but when he places less than Àrst, he doesn’t take it lightly. “He’s pretty competitive,” said Katie. “When others beat him, he heads straight to the practice track and turns laps. He doesn’t even come back to the trailer before taking a few
rounds.” Practicing for snocross racing can be difÀcult when there is no snow on the ground. With the warm weathers and lack of snow accumulation, Sabraski hasn’t been able to put extra time on the sled this winter. In his free-time Sabraski spends time doing
Sabraski continued on pg. 5
Street improvements move forward by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
OfÀcers go above and beyond to serve by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER BENTON COUNTY – When someone calls for help, ofÀcers are there to respond, often going the extra mile to help those in need. That is deÀnitely the case for Sauk Rapids and Rice police ofÀcers. “It’s become a way of life for us,” said Sergeant Brent Bukowski of the Sauk Rapids Police Department. Each day, when the ofÀcers put on their uniforms to come to work, they work hard at putting in the extra effort. It’s a regular occurrence for ofÀcers to buy food for the homeless or make kids more comfortable with a pizza party at the police station. “When I see kids around town, I often ask if they’d like a cookie or a snack, just as a way of saying hi and getting them comfortable with us ofÀcers,” said Suzanne DiMaggio-Boom, an ofÀcer in Rice. “If I go out on a call or a trafÀc stop, I think about what I can do to make a positive impact for the future. I’m always
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Suzie DiMaggio-Boom and Chief Ross Hamann serve as the two ofÀcers for the City of Rice. With their dedication, they too are working toward a better, safer community. thinking about how to make the community a better place.” In a growing town like Sauk Rapids or Rice, the ofÀcers continue to work at strengthening the department. Even if it means spending their own money or loaning their own vehicles like OfÀcer Eric Norsten did. An elderly couple from Walker was passing through town
on their way to the Twin Cities when their car broke down on Highway 10. Norsten and Sergeant Jeremy Welsh were helping them when Norsten gave the couple a ride back to the police station and gave the couple his truck keys for them to borrow. “Eric has a big heart,” said Merle Gales, the father of Sauk Rapids OfÀcer Sean Gales. “He’d
give you his soul if he Àgured you needed it. But it’s not just Eric, it’s all the ofÀcers. They really care about the community and have such a high degree of dedication for protecting and serving the community.” The ofÀcers go out of their way to do things for the community every day. “I just can’t say enough. I just want the ofÀcers to have the recognition they deserve for everything they do,” said Gales. While Bukowski serves as a part of the police force, he is also an on-call ÀreÀghter for the Sauk Rapids Fire Department. “I wear both hats for the emergency services in the city. Sometimes, even though I’m wearing one hat, I might have to wear the other hat to help out, like going out on a Àre call and putting water on the Àre before the Àre truck arrives. I may go on a Àre call on my day off, but if there’s only one ofÀcer on scene, I’ll get in the squad car and see what I can do to help out with police matters,” Bukowski said. All of the ofÀcers have an obvious dedication to the job, and both Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise and Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann see that in their of-
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SAUK RAPIDS — With warmer weather on the horizon and road restrictions recently reinstated in Minnesota, it won’t be long before Sauk Rapids and many other areas of the state enter into the second season of the year — road construction. Two projects will cause extra maneuvering through town this upcoming year. Consent was issued by both the city and county this February to begin bids for the Second Street North (from Third Avenue to Highway 10) project and Sauk Rapids plans on improvements to Eighth Street North from Benton Drive to Sixth Avenue as well. Second Street N will likely remain under construction through mid-summer 2017, with timelines subject to change. Development details are likely to be completed in March with project bids opening this April. Construction is scheduled to begin in May and continue through mid-November, halting intermittently during winter. Final construction and landscaping would then be resumed in the spring and likely completed by July 2017. The preferred plan model includes an additional east and westbound lane with roundabouts placed at the intersections of Sixth Avenue N and Summit Avenue. A concrete median will extend from Third
Avenue to Sixth where it will then switch to a landscaped median similar to those found in the downtown area. A center turn lane will exist from Summit Avenue to Stearns Drive where a trafÀc light will be placed. The new construction will feature a walking path on the south side and a biking trail to its north. The total estimated cost of the project is $13.24 million. According to information given by WSB and Associates Vice President of Transportation Ron Bray during a February council meeting, two lanes of trafÀc will be able to travel on Second Street North for the majority of the reconstruction period. There will be instances where closures are needed to complete parts of the project, but the plan is to run existing trafÀc on the old roadway while constructing the additional two lanes. Then trafÀc will switch to the new roadway while reconstructing the current deteriorated lanes. In December, the city approved a plan for Eighth Street North from Benton Drive to Sixth Avenue N. The project will replace water and sewer lines which have surpassed their lifespan and reconstruct trafÀc lanes in the current roadway footprint. The approved plan adds a Àve foot sidewalk on the north side of the street to create a link between already existing
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THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016
LOCAL NEWS
Chamber and students read aloud Rice elementary children enjoy story-telling
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Sauk Rapids-Rice High School seniors Alycia Peacock (left) and Katie Oltz read to a small group of Ms. Laumeyer’s second grade students. by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE – Members of the Rice Chamber of Commerce and students from Sauk Rapids-Rice High School gathered at Rice Elementary Feb. 24 to read to grades kindergarten through Àve in conjunction with Rice Loves Its Kids Month and World Read Aloud Day. Each class had at
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Independent School District No. 47 receives $5,000 grant from the Medica Foundation MINNETONKA — The Medica Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Independent School District No. 47 for a two day training program and follow-up consultation for professionals to address needs of children age three to third grade who have experienced trauma or toxic stress. According to Sauk RapidsRice educator and project manager of the Greater St. Cloud Area Thrive Initiative, Jane Ellison, the district’s Thrive program wrote and received the grant to provide additional training to complement the Beyond Consequences training offered this past fall by Heather Forbes, a nationally recognized trainer on children exposed to trauma. Over 80 professionals attended the fall training from parents, educators, school psychologists, women shelter advocates, social workers
and health professionals. Approximately 35 professionals are participating in a follow-up program to help embed the new knowledge into their day-today practices. They have been meeting with a certiÀed Beyond Consequences trainer monthly since the initial training. The district will be evaluating the effectiveness of the additional program at its conclusion. The Medica Foundation gave nearly $1.5 million in grants to nonproÀt organizations throughout Medica’s service area in 2015. The 2015 funding priorities for the foundation included Alzheimer’s disease, behavioral health, early childhood health and general health improvement. In regional and rural communities, Medica Foundation grants also focused on organizational core mission support.
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LOCAL NEWS
Learning acceptance Michael Kubat involved in many activities a meet and watched Michael, the response of everyone cheering for him made me SAUK RAPIDS – Ev- teary-eyed.” Michael swims at the eryone cheers on everybody else on the Sauk Rapids boys’ varsity level for home meets swim team, but it seems the and when the team travels, he whole team rallies around practices with the junior varone teammate more than the sity team. “He swims on the team, others at their home meets – but he does it a little differMichael Kubat. “I swim faster when they ently, yet he loves it,” Kim cheer me on,” Michael said. said. “ For us, having Michael on the team means paving “Swimming is awesome.” Michael has been swim- the path for those to come. It ming since he was six months shows other parents that their old and joined the swim team kid could do this too.” While the team supports in seventh grade. To the team, Michael’s Down syndrome Michael as a teammate, they doesn’t matter. He’s one of also learn acceptance and unthe guys and they cheer for derstanding. “It’s a plus for Michael to him to the end. “The support from the be on the team, but also a plus team is incredible,” said Kim for his teammates to learn acKubat, Michael’s mom. “It’s ceptance and understanding kind of overwhelming to hear as they grow up,” Kim said. “As coaches and a team, everybody cheering. It’s not PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA just our team, it’s everybody. we accept what is given to Boy Scouts is a big part of Michael’s life. He enjoys learning They all want Michael to Àn- us and try to make them bet- new things – including pitching a tent and tying ropes. ish. The Àrst time we went to ter,” said Coach Tom Swanson. “Michael is an amazing maintains a purple belt in kayoung man that makes us rate, something he has worked laugh every day. He puts life hard at since sixth grade. “He likes the social end of into perspective and helps us things,” said Gene, Michael’s stay grounded.” Middle school was a time dad. “He’d rather be out and of growing involvement for about than at home, which Michael. In addition to being is why he’s involved with so on the swim team, Michael many activities. He is always also got involved with Boy good at connecting with peoScouts and karate. In the past, ple.” Michael has always been he has been involved with very social, something that honor guard and drama. He has been in Boy has been encouraged by his Scouts since sixth grade, parents. “We kept him very busy working his way up to being a Àrst-class Scout, and was in when he was younger. I’ve Cub Scouts prior to that. Each never told him that he couldn’t year, the troop goes on a sum- do an activity he wanted to mer camping trip, one of Mi- do,” said Kim. “The more he chael’s favorite things about does, the better his future will be.” being a Scout. For Michael, being “Setting up tent at summer camp is fun. We have tent around his friends and teamparties and tie ropes,” Mi- mates is a way of life. He doesn’t, and won’t, let his Michael Kubat has been swimming since he was six months chael said. Michael continues to earn Down Syndrome stand in his old. Now, his dreams are coming true as he competes with the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys’ varsity swim team with his team- merit badges and become the way. mates cheering him on. best Scout he can. He also by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
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BREAKFAST
Brandon John Peyer and Shyla Kay Inderieden
Tom and Mary Inderieden of Sauk Rapids announce the engagement of their daughter, Shyla Kay, to Brandon John Peyer, son of John and the late Julie Peyer of Reedsburg, Wis. The future bride is a 2009 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and is currently attending Madison Area Technical College and will graduate with a degree in Registered Nursing this fall. She is currently working as a CertiÀed Nurse Aide at the St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, Wis. The future groom is a 2006 graduate of Reedsburg High School and a 2012 graduate of St. Cloud State University with a degree in Health and Physical Education. He continued graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and
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received his degree in Special Education. He is employed by the Reedsburg Middle School as a Special Education Teacher. A May 21, 2016, wedding is planned and the couple will reside in the Reedsburg area.
What’s Happening Thursday, March 3, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driver Four Hour Refresher Course. Gilleland Chevrolet, Geo Inc., 3019 Division Street, St. Cloud. Friday, March 4 — World Day of Prayer 2016 hosted by Salem Lutheran Church. Bible study and brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by services at 1:30 p.m. Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive SE, St. Cloud. For more information email info@wdp-usa.org. Friday, March 4, 5-8 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Riverside Lions Club Fish Fry and Meat RafÁe. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Sunday, March 6, 8 a.m.-noon — Annual Rice Lions Club Breakfast. Silent auction and French toast breakfast with proceeds going to the Sauk Rapids-Rice Deep Portage trips. Graham United Methodist Church, 2265 135th St NE, Rice, Sunday, March 6, 1 p.m. — Ham Bingo. Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall, 2875 10th Ave NE, Sauk Rapids. March 4 through Sunday March 6, Friday 4:30-7, Saturday & Sunday noon to 5 p.m. — Central Minnesota Builders Association Spring Tour of Homes. Details for each home can be found at http://cmbatour.com and guides are available at area Holiday Station Stores. Wednesday, March 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Forum of Executive Women presents “Unleashing the Power of your Dreams: Ann Bancroft, International Explorer.” Holiday Inn, 75 37th Ave S, St. Cloud. Tickets can be purchased at http://fewstcloud.org
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Meetings Schedule First Monday Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center Sauk Rapids Green Committee, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumor’s First Tuesday Watab Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Mayhew Lake Township Board, 8:45 p.m., Lawrence Thell residence Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Development Center First Wednesday Recreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive. First Thursday Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW Sauk Rapids Jaycees, 7 p.m. Sauk Rapids VFW Great River Regional Coin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 2nd St. S, St. Cloud. Cy Schaefer (320) 252-8452. Second Monday Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club, 8 p.m., Molitor’s Quarry Grill & Bar. Third Monday Tinville Lions Club, 7 p.m.,
Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Hwy. 23 East. St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles (320) 529-9000. Second Tuesday Pleasantview Elementary PTA meeting, 7 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary Minden Town Board, 8 p.m., Minden Town Hall Sauk Rapids Fire Department, 8 p.m., Fire Hall Rice Women of Today at 7 p.m., Rice Lions Building. Second Wednesday Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 8 p.m. Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m. Second Thursday Trinity Ladies Aid, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church. Sauk Rapids Women of Today 5:30 p.m. Social time 6 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Third Monday Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Church, 7 p.m. Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 7 p.m., SR American Legion Third Tuesday Benton County Historical Society, 7 p.m., Museum Building, 218 1st St. N, Sauk Rapids.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016
OPINION
Many involved in task force I would like to take this time to thank the nearly 100 community members for their continued participation in the Facility Task Force meetings! Their insight, questions, and ideas are valuable and will ensure we meet the needs of our students, families, businesses and community over the next ten years. To date, two of the three originally by Dr. Daniel Bittman planned meetings have taken place and Superintendent’s Corner much information has been discussed and evaluated. Because some individuals were unable to attend the second meeting, a “make up” meeting has been scheduled to ensure all participants have the necessary information to make informed decisions and recommendations to the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education. In addition, a fourth Facility Task Force meeting has been tentatively scheduled for April 19, 2016 to make sure participants have adequate time to discuss and consider all of the options generated by community members. All of the information related to facilities, the community meetings, and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the district’s website at: http://www.isd47.org/ aboutsrr/facilities-study However, below you will Ànd a brief summary of topics most discussed by Facility Task Force members. Resident and non-resident enrollment growth is expected to continue, and thus, require additional classroom space. Open enrollment generates more than $5 million dollars annually. Even if the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District were to no longer accept open enrollment, additional classroom space would be needed for resident children due to continued growth. Two of the district’s elementary schools are at or near capacity (Mississippi Heights and Pleasantview). Thus, elementary classroom space is most needed. Enrollment increases can be sustained at the Middle and High School. Pleasantview Elementary is the district’s most expensive school to maintain, and most in need in terms of maintenance. Many community members have expressed an interest in having additional security, particularly at Pleasantview Elementary; a community Àeldhouse that would be built and funded by the City of Sauk Rapids, and athletic facilities at the high school (i.e. football stadium, turf Àeld, etc.). Many participants are interested to learn more about early childhood programming, space and possible options. Individuals representing the Rice community and elementary school have expressed an interest in updating and/ or upgrading the playground, and possibly adding additional cafeteria or multi-purpose space. I appreciate the conversations and look forward to receiving the recommendations. Thank you for making the time to learn together and to create solutions for what will continue to ensure quality programming and prosperity for our children, schools and community.
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Timberwolves stand pat at trade deadline Wolves are a better team with him on the Áoor. While some trade rumors were circulating Let's dip our toes into the advanced statistics early last week, the Minnesota Timberwolves pool, shall we? Rubio is putting up a solid 18.0 chose to stand pat at last Thursday's NBA trade PER (“player efÀciency rating” which measures deadline. I obviously don't know all of the ofa player's overall statistical production. This fers that general manager Milt Newton had on statistic is normalized to a league average value the table, but I think it's pretty safe to say that he of 15.0, and Rubio's mark is second on the team was wise to stay the course with his young team. only to KAT). Rubio also has a 4.65 RPM rating The Wolves have been competitive lately, (“real plus/minus”), which estimates the playgoing 5-5 in their last 10 games and beating by ANDY THAYER four teams who are going to be in the playoffs SPORTS COLUMNIST er's overall impact by measuring their net point differential per 100 offensive and defensive this season. For anyone who’s been following possessions), which is Àfth in the NBA among the Timberwolves since Kevin Love left town, a .500 stretch over an extended series of games most deÀnitely point guards. In a more traditional evaluation, his actual plus/ indicates improvement. The most encouraging sign is what is minus number is +12, which means the 19-41 Timberwolves fueling this improvement: marked development by the team's (who have allowed 240 more points this season than they've young talent. The last thing the Wolves would have wanted to scored) have somehow scored more points than they've aldo now is trade away assets that could beneÀt this team in the lowed with Rubio on the Áoor. If you don't think that Rubio is future, and they passed the trade deadline with their young an important player to this team's success, I don't know what else to tell you. core intact. The Timberwolves did buy out veteran point guard AnKarl-Anthony Towns is already playing at an All-Star level, and Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine, Gorgui Dieng, dre “The Professor” Miller, which freed him up to sign with and Shabazz Muhammad are showing they can be consistent the San Antonio Spurs. This was a win/win move for both the contributors on a competitive team. Even Tyus Jones and Ad- team and the player – Miller gets to chase a championship, reian Payne are showing occasional Áashes of competency and the Wolves get to give more minutes to Zach LaVine in reserve roles. If the Wolves had added another solid vet- and Tyus Jones. It is rumored that a Kevin Martin buyout is eran player at the deadline because of the injuries to players coming as well, which would also make sense. Martin's minlike Kevin Garnett, Nemanja Bjelica, Nikola Pekovic, et al., utes have dwindled as LaVine has emerged as a potent wing it may have helped the team win a couple more meaningless scorer this season, and it makes zero sense for the Wolves games this year, but it also would have taken crucial minutes to continue to pay a veteran player to collect splinters in his directly away from their developing roster. The Wolves were posterior on the bench when he still has enough in the tank to help a contender. If Martin is bought out before the end of the wise to let this stew of young talent continue to simmer. The biggest rumor Áoating around prior to the deadline day Tuesday, he will still be playoff-eligible if he signs with was a potential trade of point guard Ricky Rubio to the Mil- another team. I applaud the Wolves for staying the course at this year's waukee Bucks. However, it was speculated that the Wolves were demanding either Khris Middleton or Giannis Antetok- trade deadline. This team is on the rise, and it's just going to ounmpo in return for Rubio, and that pretty much squashed take a little more time (and a coaching change this off seaany potential deal. Hey, you can't win the lottery if you don't son) before this young core of talent morphs into a playoff buy a ticket, and I don't blame Milt Newton for digging in and contender. The Wolves' situation reminds me of the Twins making aggressive trade demands when Àelding offers for a early last year; there is a ton of potential here, and it is on the player that is critical to his team's success. Rubio clearly still cusp of something special. struggles with shooting the ball, but there is no doubt that the
How quickly I forget amount of servant workers. When I mentioned Do you ever proclaim something and then are that I was scheduled to be in, they said they had challenged in that very area? I loved the story of enough people and, “Had it covered.” I then went how Trim Healthy Mama started by the authors into the service to sit with my family and received committing everything they did unto the Lord, a ‘surprised to see you’ look from my husband. so much that I decided to write about it in last Our Pastor continued through the book of Luke week’s publication. Of course, the Lord then gave and it was no coincidence that he taught about a me many opportunities to walk out my proclamaservants heart. As believers, it is our duty to serve tions. I would be delighted to tell you I soared just as Jesus did. Not to be lavished with a hearty through the opportunities wonderfully but I am By Mercy Nygaard meal after serving or to receive thank-yous from disappointed to tell you otherwise. men. Only to do our duty and at the very end, after On Sunday, we were getting ready for church Life by Faith Àghting the good Àght, to say, “We are unproÀthaving woke up to a late start. As I got myself able servants, we have done what was our duty to ready, I glanced at the time and saw that we would get there just before the service started. That's when I realized do,” Luke 17:10. So what happens? How do we become grumbling servants? I was serving in kids’ church and had to be there to check in kids so we were indeed late! As I quickly threw some eye Sometimes we are volunteering for things that our heart is not shadow on, I was grumbling to myself. Do I really want to in and we should spend more time in prayer to see where God serve kids’ church? Then I got a text from a friend who's wants us to serve. Sometimes we just get selÀsh and think, schedule makes it very hard for her to make it to church. this duty is beneath me and someone else should do it. Or, we She texted that she was coming. “Of course,” I sarcastically think that we’ve already put in our time and that it is time for thought to myself, “She's coming today and I am serving in others to step up. Regardless, we should Serve the Lord with kids’ church.” A few more grumbles before I stopped every- gladness, Psalm 100:2, even if your friend spontaneously thing and sat down to pray. I asked that God would forgive comes that day. Disappointed that I acted out the grumbling, I ultimately me for my complaining heart. I asked Him to give me the strength and joy to serve and to help me serve heartily unto felt truly blessed that God let me sit in on the message and spoke to me. The next time I serve I pray it is without grumthe Lord and not to men, Colossians 3:20. Wouldn't you know, as we got to church and I headed bling, eager to follow Jesus’ example. straight into kids’ church, there were already the needed Dave Simpkins ............................................................... Publisher Bryan Zollman ............................................................... Publisher Mark Klaphake...................................................General Manager Jeff Weyer ..............................................................Sales Manager Joyce Frericks .................................................. Business Manager Pat Turner ........................ Production Manager/Graphic Designer Tara Pitschka ..................................................... Graphic Designer Amanda Thooft ............................ Graphic Designer/Page Layout Brian Dingmann ........................... Graphic Designer/Page Layout Laura Bromenshenkel .................. Graphic Designer/Page Layout Jenn Coyne .......................................................................... Writer Diane Leukam .............................. Special Sections Editor, Writer Natasha Barber .....................................................................Editor
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Group reinstates empowerment by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER SAUK RAPIDS – Sexual assault is something that is not taken lightly, so when disabled women get sexually assaulted, it becomes a serious matter. “We come across a lot of different situations when it comes to women with disabilities who have been sexually assaulted. We have someone who was supposed to help them bathe or go to the bathroom and then had access to that person. It is maybe abuse by a family member, friend or member of the clergy. It ranges to just about any situation you can think of,” said Samantha Preusser, an advocate at the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center. Empower Me-Empower We is a group started by the CMSAC that is speciÀcally for women who have disabilities – whether it’s cognitive, intellectual, physical, or a mental illness of any kind – and have been sexually abused. “The approach is a little bit different than some of our other groups. We try to make it as accessible as it can be and can be easily understood for anyone who attends,” said Preusser. “Women with disabilities are sexually assaulted at a rate at least twice that of the general population, with 80
percent being assaulted on more than one occasion and 50 percent of those women have been assaulted more than 10 times. Those are big numbers and we are working to lower that number as much as possible.” The CMSAC offers several support groups to who have been sexually assaulted in any way. When Preusser was hired as the Services for Women with Disabilities Coordinator, she began facilitating and networking between the center and the disability community. “I immediately tried to bridge that gap to make our services more accessible and reaching out to victims because there’s such a high prevalence of people with disabilities who are sexually victimized. It’s almost half of people with disabilities are sexually assaulted in some way. Typically, people with disabilities have more instances of sexual assault, often with the same perpetrator over and over again,” said Preusser. “The point of the group is to empower women with disabilities to be assertive and to be educated so they are more aware of warning signs of unhealthy people or what they can do if they have a history of sexual assault.” The group meets weekly, focusing on a different, speciÀc
topic each session. They focus on educating the women, but also uses that time as a support group. “Sometimes people aren’t aware of the sexual assault going on, or they need to be more educated on certain topics. By educating them, it helps them make a decision for themselves. The reason we do it this way is because in abusive situations, that person’s power was taken away from them. In our services at the center, we try to reinstate that power by having them make their own decisions and become more educated,” Preusser said. The CMSAC partners with Independent Lifestyles of Sauk Rapids, where the Empower MeEmpower We meetings are held. “In the past, Independent Lifestyles has always expressed interest in partnering with us. Once we got the funding, we were able to start some of that collaboration,” said Preusser. With sexual abuse as a constant issue for women with disabilities, the CMSAC felt it was time to have a place for these women to get the help they need. “We felt that it was time to create a support group for this speciÀc group of people. Now that we have the funding, I’m constantly advocating for women to get the help they need and deserve,” Pre-
ular care for kids is Tim Sigler, the school resource ofÀcer. “Tim just has a real love for the job and take a lot of pride in what he does,” Beise said. “If there are activities going on after school, Tim takes time to go out and watch over it. As cops, we don’t want to get kids into the criminal justice system unless it’s necessary and Tim has really committed to helping the kids and not criminalizing them, but Ànding ways to get them the help they need.” For the local departments, their fellow ofÀcers are more than just coworkers; they are like family. “The law enforcement family is a bond that goes beyond anything,” Gales said. “They will do anything for each other.” The bond only grows “The best part of being on the force is, whether I hang out with my fellow ofÀcers off duty or not, when we come to work, we all help each other out. We
have a really great group of people that are always willing to pitch in and help,” Bukowski said. “If we are short-staffed, I’ve got ofÀcers calling in to help out. They do it to help the citizens and their fellow ofÀcers – they don’t want them here working alone. That really shows that people care for them. Every ofÀcer here has pitched in more than they’ll ever admit or that people will ever know. I think it’s because of the job we do.” Even on a two-ofÀcer force, the fellowship is present. “Even in a smaller town, we have that family feel, whether it’s between me and Suzie or us
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Obituaries Arthur“Art”J. Benoit Mass of Christian burial was 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Arthur “Art” J. Benoit, who passed away peacefully Tuesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman ofÀciated and burial was at the parish cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes. Arthur was born on Nov. 19, 1942, to Mathias and Olivia (Gohman) Benoit in St. Augusta. He married Joyce Hoeschen on Oct. 27, 1962, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Art was the owner and operator of Philips 66 Service Station from 1969 to 2002 in St. Cloud. He lived in the St. Cloud/Sauk Rapids area for all of his life. Art enjoyed the usser said. Empower Me-Empower We meets each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. at Independent Lifestyles (215 N Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids) through April 14.
Arthur “Art” J. Benoit Minnesota Twins, going out to eat, card games, especially 500, his iPad and trips to the casino. He was an avid traveler and loved going on long car rides. His travels and adventures have taken him to 44 different states throughout the country. Art was
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what you’d expect. He enjoys playing football (outside in the yard or inside on the PlayStation), Àshing and wrestling with his younger The ofÀcers of Sauk Rapids include: Chief Perry sister Braelyn. Snow isn’t Beise, Sergeant Jeremy Welsh, Sergeant Brent the only thing Sabraski races. Last year, Sabraski made Bukowski, John Zwack, Alex Wegner, Tim Sigler, his debut as a go-kart dirt Dan Falk, Dave Roesenkrans, Eric Norsten, Matt Bosma, Sean Gales, Katy Lund and Charlie Swiggum. track racer. Last year, his family borrowed a go-kart Together, they work to create a better Sauk Rapids. but has since purchased it for
Officers continued from front__________________ Ross Hamann see that in their ofÀcers. “When Suzie goes and takes a case, she sees it through to the end and does her best to make the people involved comfortable. She makes sure all of their questions get answered and is very thorough. It’s very much appreciated,” said Hamann. Beise stands by his force in a similar way, speaking to the dedication of the entire department. “All of our ofÀcers love what they do and they will come at a moment’s notice to Àll the gap or take care of an emergency. We had some stafÀng shortages last year and never once did we go short,” Beise said. “This isn’t a department that loves to work overtime. These ofÀcers are oriented toward their families and taking care of them. At the same time, they take care of the police department. They all have a good, healthy balance.” An ofÀcer that has a partic-
and the deputies we work closely with on each shift. For the most part, we all get along really well and have to deal with the same tough calls,” Hamann said. When Beise sees the work his ofÀcers do, he has a great deal of pride. “My goal is to provide a group of ofÀcers that care about this community, that when people have contact with them, they generally feel cared for. We work to do the best possible job we can,” Beise said. “I feel I’ve reached those goals with the force we have now, but will continue to strive for an even better department to serve the community.”
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Sabraski’s upcoming season. Mason’s favorite racer is expectedly his dad. He looks up to Shane and plans on racing like his hero one day. “I’m proud that he looks up to me,” Shane said. “It must mean he likes me and enjoys doing things with me. We share a passion for racing which is pretty cool.”
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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, February 8, 2016 MINUTES G. Approve Rinke Noonan’s 2016 Legal Rates and Change to 6:00 p.m. New Primary City Attorney from Rinke Noonan—Pulled for Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Discussion Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. H. Approve 2016 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor LicensAll members present. es Additions or Changes to the Agenda I. Approve Staff Attendance to Minnesota Rural Water AssociaRoss Olson requested to add Approve Staff Attendance to Min- tion Training nesota Rural Water Association Training as agenda item 9-I and J. Approve Appointment to the Receptionist/OfÀce Clerk PosiApprove Appointment to the Receptionist OfÀce Clerk Position tion as agenda item 9-J. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Coun3. Approve the Agenda cilperson Hunstiger to approve agenda items 9A-E, and 9H-9J. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Motion carried unanimously. Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the Agenda as amended. 9-F. Approve Vacation Accrual for Shannon Sorenson Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by 4. Approve Minutes Councilperson Heinen to approve vacation accrual for Shannon A. 1-25-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Sorenson. Motion carried with 4 Council members (Hunstiger, Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Coun- Heinen, Thronson, and Sauer) voting in favor of the motion and cilperson Thronson to approve the 1-25-16 Regular City Council 1 Council member (Gunderson) voting against the motion. Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. G. Approve Rinke Noonan’s 2016 Legal Rates and Change to 5. Receive and File New Primary City Attorney from Rinke Noonan NONE Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by 6. Mayor’s Communications Councilperson Hunstiger to approve Rinke Noonan’s 2016 le• Recognition of Sergeant Brent Bukowski and K-9 Storm’s gal rates and change to new primary city attorney from Rin10 Years of Service as the Sauk Rapids Police Canine Team- ke Noonan. Motion carried with 4 Council members (Sauer, Mayor Gunderson invited Police Chief, Perry Beise, to preside Hunstiger,Thronson, and Heinen) voting in favor of the motion over the recognition of Sergeant Brent Bukowski and K-9 Storm. and 1 Council member (Gunderson) voting against the motion. Chief Beise honored Police Sergeant Brent Bukowski and his 10. Regular Agenda K-9 partner, Storm, for Storm’s 10 years of dedicated service to A. Resolution of Municipal Consent for the CSAH 3 Improvethe Sauk Rapids Police Department. St.Cloud’s SWAT team was ment Project also in attendance and presented Sergeant Bukowski and K-9 Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Storm with a plaque to thank them for their remarkable service Councilperson Heinen to approve the resolution of Municipal to the St. Cloud SWAT team. Storm will be residing with OfÀcer Consent for the Benton CSAH 3 project. Motion carried unaniBukowski and his family. mously. • 15 Years of Dedicated Service to Sauk Rapids Public 11. Other Staff Items Works/Utilities Department, Dave Bluhm—Mayor Gunderson NONE and Pete Eckhoff recognized Dave Bluhm for his 15 years of 12. Other Council Items and Communications dedicated service to the Sauk Rapid Public Works/Utilities De- A. Christmas Tree Donation/Food Drive partment. Councilperson Sauer asked Pete Eckhoff how the Christmas tree 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for drop-off/food drive at the Compost Site went this year. Items NOT on the Agenda Pete Eckhoff said that while he did not have the exact ÀgNONE ures with him at tonight’s meeting, he does know that the food 8. Public Hearings drive this year was even more successful than in year’s past. NONE He thanked all who donated as the proceeds go to the Salvation 9. Consent Agenda Army. A. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for the St. Cloud 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Lions Club’s Jose Cole Circus Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by B. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for Circus Pages Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. International’s Circus Motion carried unanimously. C. Approve Pay Off of Minden Township Annexation Payment 14. Adjournment D. Approve Purchase of Collapsible Lighted TrafÀc Cones Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by E. Accept Donation from the MN Fishing Museum to the Sauk Councilperson Sauer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried Rapids Fire Department unanimously. F. Approve Vacation Accrual for Shannon Sorenson—Pulled for Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. Discussion
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SAUK RAPIDS — The beat of a drum is distinct. It commands attention. People can not only hear its rhythm, but feel it too. So what happens when you involve four bass drums, four snares, two quads, three cymbals and nine other instrumentalists, playing music and performing choreographed movements? You get a great drumline show. “Drumline is about performing the music in a way that makes the audience feel the message the piece is trying to convey,” said senior synthesizer player Sarah Schaefer. “It combines both music and performance and has become a passion for me because all our members work together as a team to create one beautiful piece of music.” The Sauk Rapids-Rice-Sartell High School drumline will perform “Mad Science” at this year’s Rock the Sauk drumline event March 6 at SRRHS. The original piece, written speciÀcally for the group, is a timeline of four movements which tells the story of a scientist who struggles with an experiment, but comes back to complete it at the end. The show begins at 1 p.m. with the National Anthem and will include performances from Rocori, Foley, and Phoenix drumlines as well as a performance from the SRRHS winter guard. Judged on general effect, musical performance and drill performance, the SRR drumline competes against a 29-ensemble circuit established by the Minnesota Percussion Association. Schools and independent drumlines from all over the state participate in these competitions. The season begins in October with MPA Ànals concluding April 2 at Saint Cloud State University’s Halenbeck Hall. “I love the activity,” said Ben Fuchs, drumline director. “I’ve been involved with drumline for thirteen years, and I want these students to be able to experience some of what I did when I was in drumline. Basically, the only people I still talk to from high school, at this point, are people I marched with. I think it’s a great activity that builds a lot of character and is a lot of fun.” Fuchs believes drumline builds character because emotions can be tested when trying to perfect a show. “It gets real difÀcult sometimes. If something is not going right people can get frustrated and emotions can get high. Students learn how to deal with that and put the emotions aside and not let it affect how they’re playing,” Fuchs said. As with most areas and extra-curricular activities, every member of the drumline learns
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Senior Joe Becker practices before joining the rest of the drumline Feb. 28. Becker plays marimba as a part of the SRR-Sartell drumline. differently, so practicing the material is a must. Students receive sheet music for the piece, as well as, coordinate instructions for the drill which shows them where they need to be in a certain number of counts. Although the team has long rehearsal times on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Sundays from 1-6 p.m., many members practice outside of their allotted gym times. According to senior Brooke Burgardt, who plays the vibraphone, the group tries to memorize their pieces as quickly as possible. “I mentally go through our show whenever I’m doing something that allows my mind to wander. I also practice on my piano at home and in the band room whenever there is an opportunity,” Burgardt said. Seventeen-year-old Nicholas Gruzek is just as dedicated. “We practice about as much as our sports teams do, and we are just as dedicated as every other team in our school. We have rehearsal eight hours a week and are responsible for working through and practicing at home. We are to come to rehearsal ready to critique and put the music to our movements on the Áoor,” said Gruzek, a senior who plays snare. The level of instrumental experience for the members of the drumline surprisingly varies. Some students have been playing since elementary while others had no musical experience before joining. “We’ll take anyone, but they won’t necessarily end up on the instrument they prefer. We do a few rehearsals in the beginning and instructors will assess how they are doing and whether they will be a good Àt on that particular instrument. Then we set the line two or three weeks
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Abbigail Doeden taps out a rhythm at the SRR-Sartell drumline practice Feb. 28. The drumline combines music and choreography in an original show each year. into it and that will be the instrument they play the rest of the season,” Fuchs said. The group is not an extension of marching or school band either, so students have the choice to participate in drumline without having to commit to the other activities. In addition, students who do participate in other musical activities can choose to play their other instruments like trombone, Áute, or saxophone while in those extra-curriculars. “I had wanted to be a percussionist in middle school,” said senior Dakotah Dorholt, marimba player. “This was a perfect opportunity for me. During my Àrst years, I fell in love with this activity and the people involved with it. Drumline is a community of people, passionate about music, who come together to create new stories ev-
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Backyard baller Becker eclipses 1,000 points by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER
At the end of their 7366 loss to Zimmerman Feb. 25, Bailey Becker made a step-back three-pointer. The three points didn’t matter much in the game,
Swimmers storm into state by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The boys swim team competed at sections Feb. 2527 and are sending four members of the team to compete at the state meet. Ethan Baker, Tommy Stiegel, Jayson Valek and Stephen Erickson teamed together to qualify for the 200 yard medley relay, placing Àfth with a time of 1:44.06. Erickson qualiÀed for state in two other events – 50 yard freestyle and 100 yard freestyle. He placed 3rd in the 50 FS with a time of 22.69 and placed 3rd in the 100 FS with a time of 50.29. Stiegel qualiÀed for state in the 100 yard breaststroke, placing 3rd with a time of 1:04.71. They will swim at the state meet March 3-5 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Preliminary – 200 MR: Baker, Stiegel, Valek, Erickson 5th 1:45.64. 200 FS: Jackson Elmquist 7th 1:58.80; Gabe Swanson 9th 2:00.58; Mason Eisenschenk 13th 2:04.26; Ryan Kawlewski 14th 2:04.73. 200 IM: Stiegel 6th 2:13.39; Josh Deering 8th 2:14.50; Dylan Maanum 9th 2:15.01; Kayden Daniels 19th 2:30.90. 50 FS: Erickson 4th 23.02; Baker Valek 11th 24.08; K. Daniels 25th 26.90. 1 MTR Dive: Jack Grabinski 6th 248.25; Elijah Grabinski 9th 213.25; Sawyer Amo 10th 209.70. 100 FLY: Valek 5th 58.43; Maanum 11th 1:01.66; Carter Molianen 15th 1:03.41; Morgan Freese 16th 1:04.17. 100 FS:
PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA
Ethan Baker, Tommy Stiegel, Jayson Valek and Stephen Erickson are heading to the state meet to compete together as a team in the 200 medley relay. Erickson qualiÀed in the 50 and 100 freestyle events in addition to the relay. Stiegel qualiÀed in the 100 Breaststroke. Erickson 4th 50.89; Elmquist 10th 52.06; Erik Moline 20th 55.98; Thomas Daniels 24th 58.22. 500 FS: Kawlewski 6th 5:27.16; Eisenschenk 10th 5:43.93; Moline 11th 5:44.46. 200 FSR: Elmquist, Swanson, Maanum, Stiegel 7th 1:36.55. 100 BK: Baker 8th 1:00.32; Deering 11th 1:02.69; M. Freese 15th 1:04.95; Molianen 18th 1:08.84. 100 BR: Stiegel 3rd 1:03.94; Swanson 13th 1:12.00; Isaac Freese 23rd 1:18.03. 400 FSR: Elmquist, Valek, Maanum, Erickson 3rd 3:32.18.
Finals – 200 MR: Baker, Stiegel, Valek, Erickson 5th 1:44.06. 200 FS: Elmquist 7th 1:58.76; Swanson 9th 1:59.31; Kawlewski 10th 2:01.09; Eisenschenk 14th 2:03.17. 200 IM: Deering 6th 2:13.78; Stiegel 8th 2:14.43; Maanum 9th 2:12.89. 50 FS: Erickson 3rd 22.69; Valek 9th 23.61; Baker 13th 24.30. 1 MTR Dive: J. Grabinski 5th 352.70; E. Grabinski 10th 290.40; Amo 11th 278.90. 100 FLY: Valek 8th 59.44; Maanum 9th 59.00; Molianen 15th 1:02.69; M. Freese 16th
1:03.84. 100 FS: Erickson 3rd 50.29; Elmquist 9th 52.07. 500 FS: Kawlewski 7th 5:28.08; Moline 10th 5:37.25; Eisenschenk 13th 5:45.26. 200 FSR: Elmquist, Swanson, Maanum, Stiegel 7th 1:35.99. 100 BK: Baker 8th 1:01.41; Deering 9th 1:01.53; M. Freese 15th 1:05.42. 100 BR: Stiegel 3rd 1:04.71; Swanson 14th 1:13.17. 400 FSR: Elmquist, Valek, Maanum, Erickson 4th 3:24.67. Team 3rd 314 points.
Rajkowski places sixth at state by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Hunter Rajkowski competed at the wrestling state tournament last weekend, placing sixth at 126 pounds in Class 3A. “I felt I wrestled pretty well at state. I placed sixth, which accomplished my goal of standing on the podium. However, I always feel that there’s room for improvement,” Rajkowski said. “The experience was deÀnitely different than anything I’ve ever done, but it was an experience I’ll never forget and that I’ll never take for granted.” In the championship round 1, Rajkowski won by sudden victory over Anthony Meister of Elk River. In the quarterÀnal, he won by major decision over Nate Johnson of Hopkins with a score of 12-3. In the semiÀnal, Rajkowski lost by major decision to
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Sauk Rapids-Rice student Hunter Rajkowski competed at the Minnesota state wrestling tournament this past weekend. Rajkowski placed sixth at 126 pounds in Class 3A. Brent Jones of Shakopee with a score of 12-2. In the consensual semiÀnal, he lost by
decision to Ben Bogart of Alexandria with a score of 2-1. In the Àfth place match, he lost
by decision to Jet Mi Ka of St. Paul Harding with a score of 7-5.
but they did hold plenty of signiÀcance for the sophomore guard. It was the 1,000th point of her career. The step-back three is a shot she has made many times before on the backyard court her father built for her and her older sister, Cori, who is a senior at the University of Minnesota-Morris. Becker started playing when she was four years old, following in Cori’s footsteps. “Her and my dad would go out and shoot when I was little,’ she said. “I have been watching the game forever.” That included when she was two years old when her parents brought her to the University of Minnesota game where she watched, and fell in love with Lindsey Whalen, who eventually played for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. Her mom, Linda, would hold her baby girl up so she could see the court, and Bailey would say: “I want to play there someday.” And she just may. Becker has been a varsity player for the Storm since she was a seventh grader. One of her fondest memories was a game against Apollo during her Àrst season. The game went into overtime, then double overtime. Girls kept fouling out and Becker found herself in the game. With seven seconds left in double overtime and down by two, she was called on to take the last second shot. She drained it, sending the game into triple overtime. The team ended up losing, which had been a common thread in girls’ basketball until this season. The Storm are 16-10 and have adopted a winning attitude as they enter section playoffs this week. “When we were in seventh, eighth and ninth grade we just didn’t really believe that we could win,” Becker said. “This past year we started believing that we could win and that we were capable of doing things. This year our Àrst win gave us conÀdence. We lost a couple, but then we were on a really long streak of ‘we can do this, we are going to have a winning record this year.’ That hasn’t happened in forever and it’s so cool.” The conÀdence that comes with winning has been contagious and the team is careful not to fall back into their old way of thinking. “We just keep pushing each other and we know we can do it,” Becker said. “If someone is doubting themselves or the team, we are always there to pick them up.” ConÀdence is also born through hard work. Becker credits her dad, Brad, for helping her become the basketball player she is today. The backyard court is their second home where they spend countless hours shooting hoops or playing
against each other. Becker’s favorite drill is when she shoots and her dad rebounds. That way she can get in more shots. They also run other drills and play against each other. “We take cones out and I would just keep going back and forth,” said Becker. “Sometimes my dad will come out and play defense on me. He’s bigger than me and could just steal the ball, I had to learn to protect the ball and not let him steal it.” Those backyard and driveway repetitions have helped make Becker the standout player she is. She has also played several years of AAU basketball, a summer travel league that pits top players against each other. The better competition forces players who want to get better, to get better. Storm head coach Megan Foley is in her Àrst year at the helm, but has already helped turn the program around with a winning season. She said Becker sees the court well and is always willing to let plays develop and Ànd the open girl. “She knows how to score, but she really is becoming an all around player,” Foley said. “She’s also a workhorse. She gives it her all on the Áoor and her teammates feed off that intensity.” Becker describes herself as a shooting guard with a pass-Àrst mentality. “I like getting the assist,” she said. “I like throwing it into my post and having them score. It makes me feel better than getting a basket.” Despite being just a sophomore, Becker has three years of varsity experience under her belt, making her one of the team’s veterans. “She is one of our Áoor leaders,” said Foley. “She leads by example and communicates on and off the Áoor very well with her teammates.” Foley said one of the keys to Becker’s success is her dedication to the team. “She is always asking questions about why we do things we do or why we put people in certain spots,” she said. “She puts much more time than just the two-hour practices each day. She has so many tools already being a great basketball player. It’s going to be exciting to see how she can blossom in the next couple years.” Becker credits her dad with helping her become the player she is. “He is my mentor,” she said. “He has been there for me since I started playing and has always had conÀdence in me and has told me I can do whatever I put my mind to.” Utilizing her off-court work ethic and her on-court talents, those dreams of one day playing on the same court as Lindsey Whalen might not be too far-fetched. “I just want to play basketball,” she said. “I love watching it, I love playing it, I love everything about it.”
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THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016
SPORTS
Sauk Rapids Squirt B1 upsets St. Cloud
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Individual High Single Game: Mike Alexander279 Individual High 3-game Total: Ryan Ertl- 762 Team High Single Game: S.R. Legion- 1291 Team High 3-game Total: S.R. Legion- 3812
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The Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association’s Squirt B1 team made their way to the District 5 Championship game this past Saturday in Buffalo to take on St. Cloud Red. St. Cloud was the No. 1 seed, while Sauk Rapids No. 2. The game was tied 2-2 as the squirts entered into sudden death overtime and with only 22.5 seconds remaining, Sauk Rapids’ Teagan Dodge scored the game-winning goal. Although there is no ofÀcial state tournament for squirts, the Sauk Rapids team is invited to the Tournament of Champions in Anoka this upcoming weekend.
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The Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association’s Squirt B1 team won the District 5 championship game Feb. 27. Included in the picture are: (Front, from left) Goalie Ethan “Eball” Swanson. (Row 2, from left) Joeb McNinch, Nicholas Anderson, Teagan Dodge and Vincent Bebhardt. (Row 3, from left) Jett Wheeler, Luke Pakkala, Keegan Patterson, Nolan Thell, Broden Fawcett and Zach Swanson. (Row 4, from left) coaches Erik Swanson, Ryan Gebhardt, Cris Thell and Mike Swanson.
Alexandria, Granite City split series
Minnesota takes loss by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER The Granite City Lumberjacks Ànished a three-game series this past weekend with two wins and one loss. The Jacks are 30-10-2, lead the
William Sprin Sprink Age: 19 • PosiƟon: D High School you aƩended/aƩend: Mosinec High School How long have you been playing hockey? 15 Years Who has been the biggest inŇuence in your life? Explain. Step father Kory and my mom. They have always pushed me to be my best.
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Jacks forward Spencer Zwiener handles the puck against the Alexandria Blizzard Friday. Zwiener had two goals in the Feb. 26 game. NA3HL west division with 62 Lumberjack forward, Anpoints and have Àve games left drej Jamnický, scored a hat in the regular season. trick across three periods in the Granite City Lumberjacks 6, Granite City game against the Minnesota Flying Aces 1 Minnesota Flying Aces on Feb.
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SPORTS
Storm ousted in semiÀnals
Leading the
Team Ànishes with 16 wins A cold Àrst half of shooting doomed the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team in the Section 8AAA semiÀnals. The Storm hit just nine shots and trailed by 15 at halftime on their way to a season ending 77-59 loss to Alexandria Feb. 27 at St. Cloud State University. SR-R started out hot and led 14-11 seven minutes into the game. But cooled off drastically from there when they connected on just three shots from the Àeld the rest of the half and found themselves facing a 36-21 deÀcit at halftime. The Storm Ànished 9-25 from the Àeld in the Àrst half. “You go through scoring lulls in every game and the biggest issue with ours is we didn't get any stops when we weren't scoring,” Sauk Rapids-Rice head coach Rich Spiczka said. The halftime was great for the Storm. They came out of the break with renewed energy and broke out of their shooting doldrums. All Àve starters, Camden Jackson, Kuerkow Tongyik, Kobe Boraas, Tyler Kranz and Cody Landwehr scored early in the second half and they were able to trim the lead to 10, 57-47 with just under
Senior guard Kobe Boraas gets a shot up over an Alexandria defender during their Section 8AAA game Feb. 27 at St. Cloud State University. Boraas had 19 points for SR-R, but the Storm lost 77-59.
eight minutes left in the game. “It was a bit of desperation for us... we needed to make a run, so our energy was up and they wanted to put it away so theirs was up as well,” Spiczka said. A short time later Landwehr, picked up his fourth foul and was forced to sit for nearly four minutes changing the complexion of the game. The Cardinals took advantage of Landwehr’s absence by pounding the ball down low to their 6’7” senior center Alex Wensman who scored several baskets in a row. “Not having Cody makes a big difference for us in all facets, but especially defensively and rebounding. We aren't able to Àll the gaps in those areas when he isn't in the game,” Spiczka said. SR-R cut the lead to nine, 63-54, a short time later but Alexandria was able to make a run and seal the win. “We made a run, but the hole was just too deep and we couldn't get enough stops to come out of it,” Spiczka said. The Storm hit 16-28 shots in the second half and Ànished the game shooting 47 percent from the Àeld. The Cardinals were 3055 from the Àeld for the game. Boraas led the SR-R with 19 points. Landwehr had 10 rebounds and Jackson seven assists for the Storm. SR-R Ànished their successful season with a 16-12 record. It’s the most wins for a SR-R varsity boys basketball team since the 2002-03 season and an incredible achievement considering the team was winless two years ago.
Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
Bret Burggraff Parents: Don and Carrie Burggraff Grade: 12 Accomplishment: Participated with the Sauk Rapids-Rice choir at the MMEA in the Twin Cities and is also in the school play Once Upon a Mattress. Drama Club and Concert Choir President at SRRHS. What do you like most about choir? I love the ability to sing beautiful music with talented students every school day. I have a strong passion for music and it’s always a blast to go to concert choir.
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Sophomore Camden Jackson slides under an Alexandria defender to put up a shot during the second half of their Section 8AAA game Feb. 27. Jackson Ànished with 14 points and seven assists. “You have a bunch of good kids doing the right things. Part of learning how to win, is getting into new and different situations. We did that this year by playing a playoff game at home, getting to SCSU for the great atmosphere that was there, etc.” Spiczka said. Six seniors, Quinlen Marshall, Patrick O’Brien, Austin Erickstad, Mitch Trnka, Tongyik and Boraas ended their SR-R high school basketball careers on Saturday. “We had a great group of seniors, all of which basketball means something different to. We have kids where basketball is the favorite thing in their life, to kids that just enjoy being part of the team and work hard every day to help us. They did a lot to improve our basketball program and culture and I am thankful to all of them for that,” Spiczka said. SR-R 21 38 59 A 36 41 77 SR-R scoring: Kranz 10 (3 rebounds), Jackson 14 (6 rebounds, 7 assists), Landwehr 7 (10 rebounds), Boraas 19 (3 rebounds), Tongyik 5, Anthony Massman 4.
The Storm led from start to Ànish and easily won their Section 8AAA quarterÀnal game against Thief River Falls Feb. 23 in Sauk Rapids. SR-R was exceptional from the Àeld in the game. They connected on 27 of 44 shots from the Àeld including 7-13 from the three-point line. Boraas, playing in his last home game of his high school career, was unstoppable offensively. He connected on 10 of 12 shots, including four of Àve from the beyond the arc and Ànished with 27 points. Landwehr never missed any of his Àve attempts and Ànished with 10 points and six rebounds. Tongyik led the Storm with eight rebounds. TRF 26 26 52 SR-R 40 35 75 SR-R scoring: Massman 3, Kieran Emery 1, Kranz 8 (7 rebounds), Jackson 11 (7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals), Tommy Hiscock 2, Landwehr 11 (6 rebounds), Tommy Wittowski 8, Boraas 27 (3 rebounds, 4 assists), Tongyik 4 (8 rebounds, 3 assists).
SR-R 75, Thief River Falls 52
Storm girls down Tech, face Flyers in playoff opener The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls’ basketball team ended their regular season with a win and are now preparing for their second season, the section playoffs. The Storm defeated St. Cloud Tech 53-39 last Friday, which came on the heels of a 73-66 loss to Zimmerman to Ànish their regular season 1610, their Àrst winning season in several years. The Storm got 14 points from Brooklyn Harren and 11 from Staci Meyer to help propel them to their 16th win. Bailey Becker and Andy Skillingstad each added nine points. “Brooklyn Harren was a spark off the bench,” said Storm head coach Megan Foley. “She got up in the passing lanes and went 12-12 from the free throw line.” Against Zimmerman, Becker knocked down a threepointer at the end of the game for her 20th point of the night, and her 1,000th of her career, but it wasn’t enough for the win. Skillingstad added 17 points in the loss and Angela Konz 13. The Storm received the No. 4 seed in the Section 8AAA playoffs. They hosted Little Falls on Wednesday after this edition went to press.
If they win they would play the winner of top-seeded Alexandria and No. 8 Bemidji. The Storm opened their season against Little Falls, defeating them 49-48. Foley said if the team limits mistakes and plays to their capability they should be Àne.
“As a group we need to trust each other and not have simple turnovers,” said Foley. “We can get ourselves into holes by hurting ourselves. We need to focus on our strengths and play ball like we are capable of.” Sauk Rapids 21
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Zimmerman 33 40 – 73 Scoring: Staci Meyer 9 (4 assists), Bailey Roscoe 2, Bailey Becker 20 (7 assists), Andy Skillingstad 17 (4 assists), Angela Konz 13, Brooke Torvik 3, Paige Folkerts 2.Sauk rapids 53 St. Cloud Tech 39 Scoring: Meyer 11, Torvik 3, Harren 14, Becker 9, Skillingstad 9, Konz 6.
What do you like about acting? What I love most about acting is the ability to create a character and bring a story to life on the stage. Each story has a unique message to the audience and it’s always a joy to meet audience members who are touched by the show performed. If I can make someone laugh or cry, I know that I did what I set out to do. What is your role in the play Once Upon a Mattress? I play the “Court Jester” in Once Upon a Mattress. Who is your favorite actor/actress? Why? If I had to choose one, I would pick Jeremy Jordan—not only is he a talented actor, but he’s a talented musician as well. His passion for theatre and music clearly shows and I love watching his work. What has been your favorite high school class to date? Explain. This probably isn’t a shocker, but I really enjoy choir. Even all the way back from sixth grade, I’ve always enjoyed singing with people who I’ve became very close with within the many years I’ve been involved with music. Tell us about a skill you possess that most people don’t know. Most people know that I play piano. However, most don’t know that I learn almost all the songs I play by ear instead of sheet music. What are some words you like to live by? After recently being in GREAT Theatre’s production of Mary Poppins, there’s a quote that really stuck with me and I try to live by. “Go on, chase your dreams, you won’t regret it. Anything can happen if you let it!” Favorite meal: a big ol’ plate of spaghetti! Favorite move: Disney’s Mulan, it was my favorite movie as a kid and I still enjoy watching it today. Favorite social media: I use Facebook and Instragram the most and I think I spend too many hours on both! Favorite song: My favorite song constantly changes, but at the moment it is “I’m Not Afraid of Anything” from the musical “Songs for a New World.” What are your future plans? I’m planning on studying theatre with an emphasis in musical theatre performance at either University of MN Duluth, OR Minnesota State Mankato starting this coming fall.
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Tell us about the MMEA event and the songs SR-R sang. MMEA was an event down at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis where our choir was chosen to perform. In the music realm, it is considered a high honor to be chosen and it is similar to if a sport’s team made it to state. Our 6 songs we performed were Domine ad adjuvandum me festina, Bogoroditse Devo, The May Night, Pilgrim’s Chorus, Kasar Mie La Gaji, and Hold On! Each song was unique and challenging in its own way and I believe that each song properly showcased our choir’s strengths.
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by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings on March 15, 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 #455 to amend the Benton County Development Code (Ordinance #185) as follows: Add to Section 3 deÀnitions relating to Solar Energy Systems and adding Section 9.19, Solar Energy Systems. (A full printed copy of the proposed amendment is available for review during regular ofÀce hours at the ofÀce of the Department of Development.) 2. 9:35 a.m. Public hearing to consider Ordinance #456 to amend the Benton County Development Code (Ordinance #185) as follows: Amend Section 7.1.30 (c)(1) and Section 7.2.30(c) by removing/modifying the lot depth to width ratio requirement within Agricultural and Rural Agricultural zoned properties. ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting. R-9-1B
The citizens of the Township of Sauk Rapids in the County of Benton and the State of Minnesota, who are qualiÀed to vote at General Elections, are hereby notiÀed that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Meeting will be held at the Sauk Rapids Town Hall on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Polls will be open from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. Business to be conducted is Revenue Sharing Funds for the Township, and a Storm water runoff policy question and answer session. The board of Canvass will meet on March 8, 2016 following the Annual Meeting to certify the ofÀcial election results. The bad weather alternate date for Election and Annual Meeting is March 15, 2016. Absentee Ballots will be available to those who will be absent from the precinct on Election Day by contacting the Clark at 259-0720 before March 8 or during the Absentee voting hours of 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at 3465 Quarry Rd. NE Sauk Rapids MN. Dated February 1, 2016 Tina Douvier, Clerk Sauk Rapids Township R-8-2B
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