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Berg arrested for felony theft Feneis and Olson have a reason to celebrate

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Jim Feneis and Brenda Olson have much to be thankful for as Thanksgiving draws near.

They have the love of their lives, share a common bond for the love of cars and survived Feneis’s near fatal heart attack.

On May 31, 2015, Feneis and Olson were at a party at a good friend’s home. When they were leaving, Feneis passed out at the end of their driveway. Feneis was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital.

“To lay there and watch the person you are supposed to be married to in two weeks not moving and have a tube down their throat, cords and needles coming out everywhere. It was very, very hard, and I missed him very much during that time,” Olson said.

With their wedding planned for June 20, the RSVPs were coming in when Feneis suffered a near fatal heart failure.

Feneis’ medical complications forced doctors to transport him to the University of Minnesota Hospital in the Twin Cities.

“I truly believe they saved my life. When they were putting me in the helicopter, my kidneys were shutting down and my liver was shutting down,” Feneis said. “Some people at the St.

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Brenda’s 1966 Dodge Coronet is special to the couple, as it’s the car the Jim gave to Brenda as well as the car where Jim proposed.

Cloud Hospital had said they didn’t think I was going to make it back from the University alive.”

But he did, and he credits Olson for being there for him.

“I truly believe that she was sent to me by God because had she not came into my life when she did and had she not been where she was on May 31, there’s no way that I would have made it, and the doctors agree,” Feneis said.

Now that the couple has a second chance at marriage,

the two recall their earliest days together and the fond memories they made.

Feneis and Olson met online and emailed back and forth for six weeks before they met at Jimmy’s Pour House for burgers, during a snowstorm.

“It wasn’t sparks at first, but there was something there, so we kept communicating,” Olson said. “We were both seeing other people, and it eventually dwindled down to just us.”

Shortly after they first

met, Feneis invited Olson to Idle Ridge, his 20,000-squarefoot home settled on the ridge of Highway 10 in Sauk Rapids. Inside, Feneis has an antique collection of cars, vintage gas pumps, motorcycles and a 1950s diner scene.

When he invited Olson to Idle Ridge, she was overwhelmed.

“I wasn’t into the cars, and it was very different from what I was used to, but once

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Dedicated to education Dr. Bi D Bittman embraces b lif life iin S Sauk kR Rapids-Rice id Ri school h l district di i

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER Dr. Daniel Bittman has been around education all his life, starting with his own school days in Fridley where he grew up with his parents and older sister.

“I was always a good student, and I grew up in a modest family,” Dr. Bittman said. “I was the first child in my family to graduate from college. Education was really important in our family, and my parents wanted to make sure both my sister and I received a good education, so they worked hard to make that possible.”

His passion for education and serving kids blossomed at a young age and has been a big part of his life since then.

“I always knew I loved children. Ever since I started working, I enjoyed being with kids and probably learned as much from them as they learned from me. From a young age, I was involved in things like the Park and Recreation departments, coaching and any type of community classes I could be a part of,” Dr. Bittman said.

In his career, Dr. Bittman has held a wide variety of positions in different districts across the nation, including the Clark County district in Nevada, and has seen success in each position. When Dr. Bittman came to the Sauk Rapids Rice area in April 2010, he recognized the community’s uniqueness.

“Sauk Rapids-Rice is a very special place for me. My wife and I were very deliberate about where we wanted to raise our children,” Dr. Bittman said. “We appreciate central Minnesota for its people and its nurturing environment, so we’ve really enjoyed

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Headley seeks support regarding economic development

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Benton County Administrator Monty Headley addressed the Sauk Rapids City Council Nov. 9 in his second attempt to gain support for the newly organized Benton County Economic Development.

The organization would be a stand-alone non-profit body which would serve Benton County border to border.

Benton County has been without an Economic Development Authority since 2011. In Nov. 2014, Benton County held a community meeting to hear feedback regarding economic development. The consensus was citizens desired the county to do more to entice new businesses and additional taxpayers to Benton County.

The county has committed $75,000 in 2016 to help the infant organization. Headley said this is about half the

amount the organization needs to attract a highprofile director and provide marketing and operating funds.

Headley based this amount off the budget of the Morrison County Community Development which is a similar organization.

Although Headley did not provide a specific amount he would like to see from Sauk Rapids in monetary support, he did say he has heard of contributions from $5,000$10,000 from cities to the Morrison County body. The organization also plans on seeking funds from townships and the private sector as well.

In other council news: • Finance director Jack Kahlhammer presented the 2016 budget and capital improvement plans to the council. Kahlhammer had good news for the council and said it looks like by

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Veterans receive thanks

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The community was alive with events to celebrate and give thanks to our veterans on Nov. 11.

Chaplain Ken Schulte of the Sauk Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6992, along with other members, visited both Mississippi Heights

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Dr. Bittman and his wife, Julie, were deliberate on where they wanted to raise their three children – Madeline, 13, Kaytlin, 11 and Aric, 8, – and Sauk Rapids-Rice has been a good fit for the family for nearly six years. being here. We’re excited we can be a part of this community and district.”

Outside of school, Dr. Bittman enjoys hiking, fishing, reading and traveling, and is always looking for opportunities to get to know people better and learn new things.

Another important part of his life is spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife, Julie, for 18 years. They have three children – Madeline, 13, Kaytlin, 11 and Aric, 8.

“My kids are involved in everything,” Dr. Bittman said.

“They love music, art and a variety of sports. They enjoy

learning as well and are surrounded by great people.”

In their years of marriage, Julie has been supportive of his work. Since arriving in Sauk Rapids-Rice, she has taken to being a stay-at-home mom with their kids. In the wake of Dr. Bittman’s recent superintendent of the year recognition, she feels nothing but excitement.

“She was very excited,” Dr. Bittman said. “Any time people are recognized, you can’t help but think about all the people who have played such an important role. My wife has been that person for me. She’s just been so wonderful and she sacrifices so much each and every

day so I can do the work I do. She takes good care of our kids and our family and makes sure I can spend the time I need to here at Sauk Rapids-Rice. She is deserving of this award as much, if not more, than I am.”

In school, Dr. Bittman focuses on equal access and opportunity, as well as bringing in new opportunities for students throughout the district.

Dr. Bittman continued on pg. 3

Elementary School and the Good Shepherd Community to honor and present certificates to a number of veterans.

Schulte’s message throughout the day was to remember five words when spotting veterans within the community. Thank you for your service, Schulte said, is a simple but powerful phrase that will make every veterans’ day.

The school district had events throughout their buildings. The VFW spent the day in the community and Coborn’s offered a “Red, White and Thank You” free fried chicken meal to show their gratitude.

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John Heintze was recognized during the celebration at Good Shepherd Community.

Heintze was stationed in Germany from 1954-56.

More photos on pg. 2

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

LOCAL NEWS

Veterans continued from front Leading the Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Larissa Kleen Grade: Senior Parents: Dale and Diane Kleen Accomplishment: Is part of the 200 medley relay team that qualified for state. This is Larissa’s fourth year qualifying for state on the SRR swim team. She is one of three team captains this year and is part of the 200 medley relay, the 200 free relay and her individual 100 butterfly that all qualified for state this year.

What do you like most about swimming? My team. We have an amazing group of fun personalities, and I have been so lucky to have gotten to swim with them everyday during this past swim season. My next favorite thing is the feeling when you drop time, and you know it’s because of all the long hours and hard work you put in for it. I love the time of year when everyone is getting faster and dropping seconds.

George Martinson, a WWII Navy veteran, salutes the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance at Good Shepherd Chaplain Ken Schulte of the Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 Community Nov. 11. The community members celebrated spoke to students and family members at Mississippi Heights with music, videos, cake and a presentation honoring its on the morning of Nov. 11. The school recognized over 100 veterans. veterans with cards and certificates. Schulte’s message throughout the day was, “Thank you for your service.”

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What were your emotions after you realized you were going to state? When I realized we qualified for state, I jumped up and down with excitement and hugged my teammates. The enthusiasm continued when we realized we broke the pool and school record. This had our parents, teammates and coaches screaming with joy.

What is your favorite event to compete in? Definitely the 200 medley relay.

What has been your favorite high school class to date?

Aquatics; I enjoyed scuba diving, synchronized diving and lifeguard training.

Tell us about a skill you possess that most people don’t know? If I could be in another school sport it would be soccer. I love the game and grew up playing it every summer, but during the fall I had to choose between swimming and soccer.

What are some words you like to live by? Go big or go home was told to me by my best friend during my freshman year and it motivates me still today.

What is your favorite meal, movie, social media and song? My favorite meal is with any kind of pasta. My favorite movie is “Just go with it.” My favorite social media is Instagram, and my favorite song changes almost everyday.

Today it is “Hello” by Adele.

What do you look forward to most during your junior year? I am looking forward to choosing a college for next year and spending the rest of my senior year continuing to make fun memories with my friends.

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In a collaborative effort through Art-a-la-carte, members of Good Shepherd created this commemorative artwork which Isaak Wiser (left) and Nolan Schmidt, both 7, helped the VFW hand out certificates to veterans as part of Cub Scouts Pack was unveiled Nov. 11.

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Sauk Rapids council continued from front the year 2020, Sauk Rapids will have paid off enough bonds to be able to fund new capital improvements without issuing new debt.

• Approved the CSAH No. 3 revenue sharing agreement between Benton County and the city of Sauk Rapids. Any additional funding raised for

The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District Board members were presented with the audit report for this year at the Nov. 9 regular meeting.

The district was issued a clean (unmodified) audit opinion again this year. The auditor noted the district’s enrollment

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As a result of increased enrollment, the district’s revenue and expenditures increased from the previous year, and the district remains in a good financial position.

The auditor further said the district continues to receive less funding than the state average per

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• Approved the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust coverage waiver form.

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• Approved the resolution to accept a pet oxygen mask from Invisible Fence’s Project Breathe.

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For example and in 2014, the amount of revenue per student received in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District was $11,765 per student, while the state average was $13,137 per student. In 2015, the amount of revenue per student received in the district was $12,183 per student. Annual statewide numbers had not yet been published at the time of the audit.

District expenditures for the 2014 school year were $10,618 per student, compared to the statewide average of $14,161.

In 2015, the district spent $11,353 per student, and again, statewide numbers had not yet been released by the Department of Education.

In summary, the auditors found the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District to be in a good financial position, and commended district

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administration and Board of Education members for their sound financial oversite.

• The district’s United Way campaign began on Nov. 9 and will run through Nov. 20. Schools with 100 percent participation will have breakfast served to them and purchased by the superintendent and board representatives later in the school year.

• Approved request for additional special education time • Approved policy 602, organization of school calendar and school days.

• Approved policy 609, religion.

• Approved policy 610, fieldtrips.

The Sauk Rapids Compost Site will close for the season at 4:30 pm on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015.

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Dr. Bittman continued from front

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Dr. Daniel Bittman and Kim Eisenschenk, business manager for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, work together on a regular basis. “He’s one of those people you want to be around, he makes things happen. He genuinely loves his job,” Eisenschenk said.

Working throughout the district, teachers have noticed Dr. Bittman’s dedication to education and how he is always looking for people to interact with.

“He’s showing a commitment to the future of education in Sauk Rapids-Rice, making sure what we have here is the best possible educational experience for our students,” said Brenna Meunier, teacher of German and the Sauk RapidsRice Education Association president. “He’s also been diligent that the teachers who are brought into our district are the very best teachers out there, and we are receiving the support to be the best teachers we can be.”

The announcement of honoring Dr. Bittman as the Min-

nesota 2016 Superintendent of the Year came nearly two weeks ago, and it didn’t seem to come as a surprise to anyone, except maybe Dr. Bittman himself.

“When he talks about the award, he’s extremely humble, he’s so Dr. Bittman,” Eisenschenk said.

Dr. Bittman said he couldn’t do it without his staff.

“I was really humbled and very proud to serve with so many great people,” Dr. Bittman said. “I appreciate the opportunities the board and the community have given me to learn with them and to do good things. To think about the opportunities to represent so many wonderful superintendents throughout the state of Minnesota was absolutely humbling.

I’m also very thankful for the

“The first time I met Dan was in the interviews for the superintendent position,” said Mark Hauck, school board chair. “When we got to the end of his interview, and he had the opportunity to ask questions to the board, I knew he was different from anyone else we interviewed because he asked us right away, ‘What makes us proud of Sauk Rapids?’ He understood the job of superintendent because he wanted to know what makes us happy. He not only wanted a good place to work, but he wanted a good place to raise his family. It was really a window into his soul. I appreciate him and his willingness to the schools.”

While Dr. Bittman has received outstanding recognition, he believes it’s not he who

opportunities I’ve been given.

I am appreciative of so many people who continue to provide support for me each and every day. While I was not planning on attending [the national conference], I am looking forward to the opportunity. I wish I could take everyone from the district with me so they could be honored as well.”

A key part of Dr. Bittman’s job is working and communicating with the school board on various matters, something he has done since the start of his tenure at Sauk Rapids-Rice.

The board has seen Dr. Bittman succeed in his role as superintendent in his nearly six-year tenure, something that doesn’t surprise the board as they saw his potential the first time they met him.

Riverside Lions receive awards SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids Riverside Lions club held their annual awards night ceremony at their monthly meeting in October. Several club members were honored for their contributions to the club and community over the past year. Receiving the Club Excellence Award were Gene and Lynn Borget, Brad and Debra Cruser, Scott and Lori Reinert, Bill Bard, Vince Thiel, Trisha Thiel and Joe Whalen. Trisha Thiel and Bard were chosen for the Lion of the Year awards.

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Lynn Borgert (front, from left), Debra Cruser, Lions President Trisha Thiel, Lori Reinert, Lions Past President Kim Stommes; (back, from left) Joe Whalen, Brad Cruser, Vince Thiel and Scott Reinert all received Club Excellence awards for their dedication to the Sauk Rapids Riverside Lions Club.

Lions Past President Kim Stommes (left) presented Bill Bard and Lions President Trisha Thiel their Lion of the Year awards.

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Friday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. – Foley Area Community Action Respecting Elders (C.A.R.E.) Craft and Bake Sale, Frandsen Bank, 341 4th Ave. N., Foley. For more information call (320) 968-7848.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 9-11 a.m. – Norwegian Bake Sale. Rosettes, lefse, krumkake and more. Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Dr. SE, St. Cloud.

Sunday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Pancake Breakfast/Silent Auction, benefiting the SRRHS STEPS Adopt a Family Project, Eagles Club Aerie No. 622, 730 41st Ave. N, St. Cloud. For tickets or information contact Joyce at 258-1761.

Sunday, Nov. 22, 5-7 p.m. – Silent Auction for Mette Kirsch. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m., bidding at 6 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Rd NE, Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Stitchery at Whitney. Bring a project to work on and share your knowledge and learn from others.

Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. Free.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. – Family Fun Day Parade of Lights, for more information regarding the day’s events please visit www. ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us and click on city celebrations.

Meetings Schedule 1st MondayPlanning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center SR Green, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumor’s 1st TuesdayWatab 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 1st WednesdayRecreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive.

Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club 1st ThursdaySauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW SR Jaycees, 7 p.m. Sauk Rapids VFW 2nd MondaySauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club.

3rd MondayTinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Hwy. 23 East Saint Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles (320) 529-9000.

2nd TuesdayPleasantview 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 Sauk Rapids Sportsmen, Sauk Rapids Legion, 8 p.m.

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

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4th ThursdaySauk Rapids Chamber, noon luncheon, call 251-2940 to preregister.

2nd & 4th MondaySR Council meeting, 6 p.m., Government Center, 250 No. Summit Ave. District 47 School Board, 7 p.m., High School Board Conference Room Sauk Rapids Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall Every MondayBright Beginnings AA Support Group, 9 a.m., Harvest Fellowship Church – AA Assistance line: (320) 202-1895, aameetinglocator.org Every ThursdaySauk Rapids AA Group, Living Waters Lutheran Church 7 p.m. – AA Assistance line: (320) 202-1895, aameetinglocator.org Every SundayDivorce Care, Seminar and Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. at Harvest Fellowship, Sauk Rapids October, December, March, and MaySacred Heart Church St. Monica Society meets after 5:30 p.m. mass.

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should be awarded, but the district as a whole, and the district is well-deserving of this recognition.

“I think Sauk Rapids-Rice is a special place and people that serve in this school district, regardless of the position, work hard to do good things for kids every day. Because of being the superintendent that oversees all happenings, I’m blessed and fortunate enough to be able to celebrate their good work,” Dr. Bittman said. “Also we, as a district, have worked hard to increase access and opportunity for every kid. I often speak to others about wanting every child to have the same opportunities that my three children do Every kid deserves that from Sauk Rapids-Rice.”

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“Dr. Bittman works exceedingly hard to make sure every student can have access to an education that’s going to serve them well. He is vested in trying to have every student have a quality experience,” said Erich Martens, principal at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. “He’s one of the most energetic people I’ve ever been around. He is ready to go all the time, and is constantly looking for the next good thing we can provide for students.”

Throughout the district, he is seen as a great communicator, friendly and open, and focused on students. The staff has witnessed this.

“I think kids enjoy coming to school, and he has a big part in that, but he recognizes staff play a huge part in that as well,” said Kim Eisenschenk, business manager for the district. “Kids come up to him and grab his leg in a hug.

They do that with a lot of superintendents, but it’s genuine.

He enjoys being in the classrooms and helping staff members. He’s a great person to be around and he’s got charisma.”

Walking through the hallways, countless people know who Dr. Bittman is, but what his colleagues find amazing is how much he remembers.

“He has a knack for remembering people’s names,” said Nate Rudolph, principal at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. “He remembers things like how many children people have or family circumstances. He remembers more than somebody’s name and face, so he makes authentic connections with people everywhere he goes. He goes out of his way to do that.”

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American Education Week, a time to give thanks This is that come to A m e r i c a n mind taught me Education Week, a lot more than a chance for the content. They everyone to reflect taught me to work hard, to appreciate and say thank you every learning to educators. opportunity, to Here in Sauk R a p i d s - R i c e , by Dr. Daniel Bittman love and to trust. our students get Superintendent’s Corner They gave me the courage and to experience the confidence to unbelievably gifted staff, quality trust my own abilities and programming, and engaged reminded me often that I could accomplish great community members.

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As a superintendent, thanks.

At some point or community member and another, we have all met parent of children in the an educator whose lessons Sauk Rapids-Rice School went far beyond the District, I want to thank classroom, a person who all educators who make a connected with us and difference each and every fostered an appreciation for day. Your continued great work makes for a better learning and creativity.

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Thank you! many who made a positive difference. The educators

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By Mercy Nygaard it comes earlier in the clouds to every year, so our meet the Lord in Life by Faith appalled reactions the air. And thus at the marketwe shall always ing should be easily let go be with the Lord. Therefore the second they are felt. The comfort one another with seasons are constant, yet still these words.” 1 Thessalosomewhat unpredictable, nians 4:16-18. as it appears we have had a The phrase, “Nothing is long, favorable fall. Have certain but death and taxes,” your boots ready anyways. came from Benjamin Frank“She is not afraid of snow lin in a letter he wrote in for her household. For all her 1789. But, he may have read household is clothed with it first in Daniel Defoe’s book scarlet.” Proverbs 31:21.

“The Political History of the Finances: My husband Devil” as, “Things as certain and I took a Dave Ramsey as death and taxes, can be course years ago. He taught more firmly believed.” a financial peace university Now we are getting course to help people pay off somewhere. Defoe was their debt. One of his teach- speaking of Satan and his ings was there are no surpris- appearance. Why is it easier es. Christmas comes every to believe in death and taxes year as well as birthdays, so but not that the enemy conwhy do we struggle to come tinually tries to manipulate up with money at the last our minds? Why do we forminute to buy a gift? Cars get that it is Satan versus break down; computers crash God until the Day of Judgand appliances stop working, ment? Is it because we see so it shouldn’t be a surprise. our loved one’s headstone We should be prepared with solid and above the ground, money in reserve for such or the IRS statement in the things. Honestly, this is still mail, but we do not see God a work in progress for our manifest himself before us? family. “And my God shall “Faith is the substance of supply all your needs ac- things hoped for, the evicording to His riches in glory dence of things not seen.”

by Christ Jesus.” Philippians Hebrews 11:1. Let me assure 4:19. you there is a very real war; a Death: I don’t know spiritually unseen war that is how anyone can be prepared at the heart of the attacks of for a close friend or family terror. It’s at the core of strife member’s passing even in in marriages and the confuthe late years of someone’s sion of our gender or sexual life. When death comes sud- preference. The enemy wants denly, it can turn our world to take what was meant to be into blurry motions. The op- together and separate it. He portunity for one more hug wants to take what was made and one more conversation is natural and make it want the gone. The feelings are hard to unnatural. He wants us all to come to peace with. In recent worship the created and not years, our dear friends lost the Creator. Recognize this, their three-month-old baby expect it and run to God’s to SIDS. There is no making word filled with the answers. sense of it. Our best friend There is hope in seasons, lost his dad to cancer who finances and death. There is was very much a father figure a verse included after each to my husband. Our parents paragraph to help encourage lost their friend to suicide, you in those areas. It helps us and I lost my friend, mentor get through the unexpected and grandfather figure to his when we realize the forces at heart stopping upon waking work and the peace we can up one morning. The grief have, only through Jesus. is still there even though we

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

OPINION

Finally, a smoke break Two hundred twenty-eight days ago, I was to challenge them to rise up to my own. I had challenged by a friend to think about my tonever thought of peer-pressuring my friends to bacco use in a different way. be healthier. It was a simple new perspective For years I had tried to shake the habit, that crushed my last butt before it was ever lit. which left my throat sore, head pounding and Thursday, Nov. 19 marks the 38th anbreathe short after a long weekend. Many times niversary of the Great American Smokeout.

I managed to forgo the ugly cancer sticks for People across the nation will make an effort past the required 21 days to kick a habit, but by NATASHA BARBER to quit smoking once and for all. But my chalsomething always drew me back. In all literal lenge is not only for those who want to quit, and figurative descriptions, it was a drag. but for those who never started as well.

I started smoking in eighth grade. The first Tobacco is still a problem in Minnesota. inhalation felt like sand filtering down throughout my It is time we start challenging each other to be better than esophagus. It wasn’t glamourous. It didn’t taste good. our former selves. Almost 90 percent of adult smokers Looking back 18 years later, the only excuse I have for started using tobacco products when they were teens. My starting is peer pressure. At the time, I’m sure I convinced parents didn’t smoke, my grandparents didn’t smoke, nor myself I was independent. No young person would ever did my aunts and uncles. Using tobacco products was not admit to doing something because everybody else was. something I was raised to believe as harmful. So even if Yet in my 30s, after trying to quit a handful or more you are tobacco free, you still have a responsibility to times, the only excuse I was still making was that all my teach your children the harmful effects of smoking and friends smoked. I blamed my unsuccessful attempts on challenge others to become leaders in their crowds of the fact that my closest friends smoked and a cigarette friends and family. We can turn the tables by offering was always only a hands length away when we were to- a new perspective – that peer-pressure can be used in a gether. positive way.

That was until one breakroom conversation changed So as you finish this column today, please accept my life, and ultimately my life-expectancy. one challenge from me. Challenge yourself, a friend or As I complained about my failed attempts to my non- family member to take the high road and act as a role smoker friend Mike over lunch, Mike put my problem model for youth by giving their bodies a smoke break. into a whole new perspective. He asked why I continually And challenge our youth to quit before their first drag. stooped to my circle of friends’ behaviors and dared me

Vikings assume catbird seat in NFC North

On the heels of a five-game winning streak Adrian Peterson into the teeth of the Raiders’ dethat included three hard-fought victories on the fense. Peterson had a modest 56 yards at halftime, road, the Minnesota Vikings have claimed sole but the Raiders’ defense was starting to show some possession of first place in the NFC North division. fatigue. As the game wore on, the holes kept getWhile many fans and pundits believed the Vikings ting larger as the Raiders grew less eager to take would show improvement this season, this massive on Peterson and the Vikings’ blockers. By the end turnaround has been a very pleasant surprise. of the game, after a game-clinching 80-yard touchI’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop for down run, Peterson had accumulated a whopping a few weeks now, but the more I think about it, the total of 203 yards as the Vikings salted away the

by ANDY THAYER less likely I believe that is to happen. Hear me out clock and completely extinguished the will of the here before you dismiss me as crazy. The Vikings SPORTS COLUMNIST Oakland defenders. are an old-school team that wins with a strong deI was skeptical whether Teddy Bridgewater, at fense and a power running game. They seem to this stage in his career, could lead a team to the be zigging while the rest of the league is zagging. While most playoffs. However, he is playing efficient football, extending teams are spreading the field with wide-open passing attacks, plays and moving the chains with his legs, and most importantly, the Vikings have focused their draft picks and free agent dollars avoiding turnovers. Teddy Bridgewater will probably never be on building a defense that can impose its will physically on the Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers, but that’s alright. As long as the smaller personnel of opposing offenses. Meanwhile, opposing Vikings play great defense and have a strong running game, all teams have focused on building defenses that can play elaborate they need is a quarterback like Alex Smith or Cam Newton to pass coverage with complementary edge pass rushers. The Vi- win games. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner has done an exkings are playing ball control offense with a punishing rushing cellent job of not asking Teddy to do too much, and by focusing the team’s offense around Adrian Peterson – who is still the best attack.

The Vikings are a throwback team, and because they are running back in the NFL – the Vikings are now quietly one of the constructed differently than most other teams (with the possible toughest teams to play in the entire NFL. This week’s matchup with the struggling Green Bay Packexception of the St. Louis Rams), they create matchup nightmares for opponents who aren’t physically able to hold up for ers has huge implications. If the Vikings can win this game, they four quarters against the pounding the Vikings are going to ad- will firmly establish themselves as legitimate playoff contenders and force themselves into the conversation for a potential minister.

Take last week’s game in Oakland, for instance. The Raid- top-two seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs. If they lose, ers featured a highly touted offense led by the aerial attack of however, the Vikings will fall into a tie with Green Bay in the quarterback Derek Carr and rookie wideout Amari Cooper that division standings, who would then have the head-to-head tieis ranked among the top 10 in the league in total yards. They’ve breaker against the Vikings. In this case, the Vikings would be put up 34 points on the Jets, 35 points on the Steelers, 37 points back in the wild-card mix with teams like Atlanta, St. Louis, Seon the Chargers and 37 points on the Ravens this year, and Carr attle, Washington, Philadelphia and the resurgent Chicago Bears. has thrown for an impressive total of 2,396 yards in nine games. In other words, this is a huge game – probably the biggest game However, the Vikings went into Oakland and simply imposed the Vikings have played since their Joe Webb playoff nightmare their will. The team’s defense, led by emerging star Linval Jo- at Lambeau in January 2013. If they can avoid turnovers and seph, generated a constant interior pass rush that battered Carr contain the Packers’ passing attack to the degree that this game and didn’t give him time to sit in the pocket and wait for long- doesn’t turn into a track meet, this throwback Vikings team will developing downfield routes to unfold. On the other side of the have a good shot to make a strong statement this Sunday at TCF ball, the Vikings continuously pounded human battering ram Bank Stadium.

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Obituaries Rolando J. Castellanos A celebration of life was at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Peace United Church of Christ in St. Cloud for Rolando J. Castellanos, 89, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. John Fiscus officiated and burial was at Benton Cemetery, Sauk Rapids.

Rolando was born Jan. 14, 1926, in Baire, Cuba, to Oscar and Ines (Collazo) Castellanos.

Rolando met Aleida in Elia, Cuba, in 1945 by chance on a bike ride to work. They fell in love and married four years later on Dec. 19, 1949.

That love blessed them with five beautiful children, four being born in Cuba with the youngest being born in the United States shortly after their arrival to the U.S. in 1968.

They were forced to leave behind their oldest son, who would join the family later in 1978 in Sauk Rapids. They lived in Connecticut until 1975 when Rolando, wanting to keep his family together, moved to Sauk Rapids, where

Rolando J. Castellanos

his oldest daughter Alina was moving to after meeting and marrying Donald Manea, a native of Sauk Rapids.

Shortly after moving to Sauk Rapids, he along with Alina, Donald and sons Juan and Oscar opened Manea’s Meats, which continues to be family owned and operated. It was the pride of his life, second to his family. Rolando was a proud man who loved his two countries equally.

He was thankful for all he had. Every person he ever met was greeted with a warm amigo hug. His love for our mother continued with bless-

La Kota S. Plafcan Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of La Kota S. Plafcan, 18, of St. Cloud will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud. La Kota passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate.

Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and after 10 a.m. on Thursday both at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

La Kota was born on Oct. 10, 1997, in St. Cloud to Steven and Deborah (Sizer) Plafcan. She currently was a senior at Tech High School in St. Cloud. La Kota loved spending time with her family, sewing family and friends.

She enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, hunting, animals

La Kota S. Plafcan

and tubing with her godfather, Jon G. Bell. She treasured family trips to the cabin near Backus where she could spend time with her grandpa and many other relatives. She also looked forward to visiting her family out in the country near Gilman. La Kota loved being a godmother to her new goddaughter, Sage. She looked forward to attending school every day and enjoyed seeing her friends and teachers there.

La Kota will be remembered

ings of their five children, 11 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren, who all loved their Pio. That love will live forever in our hearts.

Survivors include his daughters and sons, Alina (Don) Manea of Sauk Rapids, Rolando (Martha) Castellanos, Jr., of Woodbury, Oscar (Veronica) Castellanos of Sauk Rapids, Juan (Marion) Castellanos of Sauk Rapids and Cusi (Scott) Radzak of Sauk Rapids; sisters, Raquel (Agustin) Guerra of Sartell and Enid Castellanos of Coral Gables, Fla., and many nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren.

Rolando was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Aleida on Aug. 9, 2012; and brother, Oscar.

Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to: the nurses and staff at the St. Cloud Hospital, all those at Visiting Angels that cared for him, a big Rolando hug to Dr. Melissa McClure for whom he cared for deeply.

In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to the CentraCare Hospice.

for her deep faith, her infectious smile and her loving and generous heart.

La Kota is survived by her parents, Steve and Debbie; grandfather, George Sizer of Backus; aunts and uncles, Ernest “Butch” Plafcan, Diane Maslonkowski, Arnold Plafcan, Larry (Mary) Plafcan, Maria Sizer (godmother), Susan Bell, Lisa (Randy) Vait; honorary uncles, Jerry and Peter Hilger; many cousins and friends; and her beloved dogs, Pleeze and Bell.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Cody; sister, Skyla; grandparents, Alex and Delphine Plafcan and Shirley Sizer; aunt, Sandy Sizer; uncles, Bernard Maslonkowski, Jon L. Bell; and cousins, Justin Friedman and Shawn Maslonkowski.

A special thank you to La Kota’s many doctors, nurses, Fr. Tom, our family and friends for their love, prayers and support.

Pending BNSF timeline, repair of north railway crossing approved

Rice City Council decided to pursue the repair of the north railway crossing at Twelfth Street Northwest and Division Street North at the Rice City Council meeting Nov. 16.

The city had been in discussion with Burlington

Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) regarding who held responsibility to repair the dwindling shoulders, which was causing the pavement to collapse at the site. According to past agreements between the railway and city, the local authority is responsible for upkeep to any areas surrounding but with the exception of the actual track. City clerk Lori Cat-

Nicole, Quinn, Leon and Janet et e ntt n and the entire Skroch Family want he h to extend their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support in in cch the wake of Jeffrey's death. Each er, e call, card, helping hand, prayer, donation and outreached heart art rry helps our grief. We are so very nd n grateful. He was a great man and will be forever missed.

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A memorial service was held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Celebration Lutheran Church for Michael D. Jurek, age 60, of Sartell, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, from cancer at his home. Pastor Elizabeth Strenge officiated.

Michael was born on April 8, 1955, to Richard and Bernadine (Bielegeski) Jurek in Wichita, Kan. He graduated from Apollo High School in 1973, and later attended St. Cloud Community and Technical College.

He married Vicki Peterson on Dec. 9, 1978, at Stockholm Lutheran Church in Cokato. They were married

Patti L. Zwirtz Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Harvey Ehlers will officiate and visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Pat was born July 6, 1951, in Fridley to Ervin and Carol (Bradberry) Lentz.

Alice F. Och A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Alice F. Och, age 75 of St. Cloud who passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud.

Interment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.

Alice was born Nov. 22, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Joseph and Mary (Kieke)

Monica Angeline Tracy A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Minden Township, Benton County for Monica Angeline Tracy, age 90. She was formerly of Foley and Waite Park, and was currently a resident of the Assumption Senior Community in Cold Spring, where she died on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Reverend Michael Wolfbauer will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. on Friday at Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Patrick’s Church.

Parish prayers will be held at 6 p.m. followed by Christian Mothers at 6:30 p.m. all at the funeral home.

Monica (known to all

ton was advised to continue pursuit of permits from BNSF for construction approval. A timeline of reconstruction is dependent on the BNSF approval. In other council news: • Adopted resolution 111615.01 approving assessments for delinquent water/ sewer charges.

• Adopted resolution 111615.02 accepting a dona- tion to the Rice Fire Department.

• Adopted amended Park and Recreation Advisory Board by-laws.

• Accepted the resignation of Rice Recreation Director Bryon Marketon.

• Discussed the demolition of the Bender house located north of city hall. The fire department has used the house to its maximum capabilities for training purposes and is unable to use it as a burn-down practice site because of asbestos concerns.

The city is looking into proper demolition procedures.

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Michael D. Jurek

for 37 years.

Michael was a very loving husband and was extremely proud of his children and their accomplishments and always looked forward to hugs and kisses from his grandchildren. He loved spending time with his family, going camping, cooking for them and throwing Super Bowl parties.

He was an avid gardener and enthusiastic Vikings fan. Michael had an infectious laugh, which people easily recognized. He had a special affection for his pets, especially his puppies. Michael was an adamant researcher and learner, teaching himself how to do anything and everything. He especially enjoyed research-

ing and discussing his trips to Mexico, his favorite place to vacation.

He is survived by his wife; children, Rachel (Jason) Bellamy of Anoka, Nicole (Peter) Thiel of Ottertail and Dan of Sartell; grandchildren, Tommy and Alex Bellamy and River, Olive and Violet Thiel; siblings, Artie Hammer and Ed Jurek; half-brothers, Carl and Ben Jurek; aunt and uncle, Roma and Don Steckling and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob Jurek; and brother-in-law Mag Hammer.

She married Conrad Zwirtz on May 12, 1970, in Columbia Heights. Pat worked as a clerk at the Holiday Station in Sauk Rapids for many years. She loved birds and butterflies, lilies, fishing and camping.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Conrad of Sauk Rapids; daughter, Roxanne Hagberg of Plymouth; grandchildren, Sabrina and Ashton Hagberg of Plymouth; sister, Linda (Daryl) Wolf of Fridley;

brother, Darrel (Judy) Lentz of New Hope; sister-in-laws, Kathy Goth of Fridley, Candy Zwirtz of Blaine, Bonnie Siegfried of Fridley; brotherin-law, Bernie (Karen) Zwirtz of Osage. She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Koenig. She married Ronald J. Och on June 30, 1959, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Alice was employed by the St. Cloud Hospital in Food Service for several years, retiring in 1995. She was a member St. Cloud Eastside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4847 Auxiliary and the Waite Park American Legion Silver Star Auxiliary Unit #428.

Alice enjoyed cooking, camping, singing, trips to the casino and she especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Alice is survived by her husband, Ron; children, Richard (Susan) of Lake Leelanau, Mich., Brenda (Bill) Adolph of Kimball, Nancy of St. Cloud, Jean of Kimball and Kevin of Crosby; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Victor of St. Joseph, Dorothy Pfannenstein of Rockville and David of Waite Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Gene and Jim.

as Monie) was born on Sept.

29, 1925, the daughter of Felix and Angeline (Michalski) Pantlin. She grew up in rural Benton County where she attended country school. In 1943 she was married to Joseph Schustak. Five children were born to this union. Joseph and Monie farmed in Benton County during this time. After Joseph died in 1988, she continued to live on their farm. She later married Joseph Tracy on June 20, 1992. They made their home on the farm until 2007, when they moved to Waite Park.

This has been her home since that time.

She was a devoted Christian who enjoyed, baking, gardening, mowing and tending her yard. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting and playing her harmonica and accordion. She also drove school bus for 25 years. Monie always considered her family as her best medicine.

She is currently a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud, and formerly a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of rural Sauk Rapids and also Christian Mother’s Society.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Joseph and one daughter Bonnie, one sister, Ginny and two brothers, Leonard and Larry.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Tracy of Waite Park; two daughters Mary (Greg) Gonsior of Minneapolis, and Judy Tuerffs of Calif., one son Randy (Judy) Schustak of Garland, Texas, 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Schreder of Waite Park and one brother Phil (Artie) Pantlin of Canon City, Colo., nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

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Rice Police Department Activity Monday, Nov. 2 1:19am: Unwanted 12:31pm: Assist Public 3:58pm: Records Check 5:33pm: Permit to Purchase Gun Tuesday, Nov. 3 10:48pm: Domestic Verbal on the 300 block of 5th St. SW Thursday, Nov. 5 11:38am: Gas Leak on the 300 block of 1st Ave. SE

2:46pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist Friday, Nov. 6 8:16am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 12:01pm: Fraud on the 700 block of Cty. Rd. 21 4:06pm: Theft on the 900 block of 7th St. NE Saturday, Nov. 7 4:22pm: Animal Complaint on 1st Ave. NE

Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, Nov. 2 1:27am: Open Door 3:01am: Suspicious Activity on Industrial Blvd.

6:14am: Suspicious Activity on 3rd St. S 7:58am: Traffic Accident on 4th St. S 8am: Traffic Accident on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd. NE 8:19am: Assist Public 8:23am: 911 Hang Up 10:30am: Lost/Missing Property on 4th Ave. S 10:58am: Theft on the 1300 block of 13th St. Cir. 2:40pm: Animal Complaint on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. N 3:38pm: Tow on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave. N 7pm: Civil Problem 8:34pm: Suspicious Activity on the 100 block of 1st St. S 11:02pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 11:14pm: Domestic Dispute on the 200 block of N Benton Dr. Tuesday, Nov. 3 12am: Suspicious Activity on the 1200 block of Lincoln Ave. 5:26am: Domestic Assault on the 400 block of Summit Ave. S 7:34am: Theft on the 1000 block of Benton Dr. N 8:45am: Juvenile Problem on the 900 block of 1st St. S 8:46am: Theft on the 1000 block of Strawberry Ct. 9:12am: Suspicious Activity on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 9:25am: Animal Complaint on the 400 block of 13th Ave. S 9:53am: Counterfeiting on the 100 block of 1st St. S 10:24am: Theft from Auto on the 1100 block of 1st Ave. N 10:39am: Theft from Auto on the 1000 block of Benton Dr. N 11:35am: Ordinance Violation 2:10pm: Welfare Check on the 400 block of 13th Ave. S 3:07pm: Theft on the 100 block of 2nd Ave. S 3:28pm: Theft from Auto on the 500 block of 7th Ave. N 3:41pm: Suspicious Activity on Benton Dr. S 3:42pm: Suspicious Activity on the 200 block of 9 ½ St. N 4:31pm: Assist Public 4:55pm: Juvenile Problem on the 300 block of 4th St. S 6:31pm: Welfare Check on the 100 block of 1st St. S 6:33pm: Warrant on 18th St. N 9:56pm: Welfare Check on the 300 block of 13th St. N 11:24pm: Disturbance/Noise Complaint on the 1000 block of Strawberry Ct. Wednesday, Nov. 4 1:10am: Suspicious Activity on 18th St. NW 3:46am: Theft from Auto on the 300 block of 2nd Ave. N 6:18am: Theft from Auto on the 200 block of Pleasant Ridge Dr. N 7:45am: Theft from Auto on Frontier Ct. 8:03am: Suspicious Activity on the 3300 block of Orchard Ave. NE 8:18am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 8:45am: Theft from Auto on the 200 block of 9 ½ St. N 8:45am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 8:53am: Assist Other Agency 9:35am: Found Property on 9th Ave. N and 11th St. N 9:36am: Theft from Auto on the 1100 block of 1st Ave. N 10:07am: Theft on the 200 block of Benton Dr. N 10:24am: Assist Public 11:40am: Tamper with Vehicle on the 800 block of 2nd Ave. N 12pm: Burglary on the 1000 block of 1st Ave. N 12:34pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 12:45pm: Theft on the 800 block of Golden Spike Rd. NE 1:14pm: Theft from Auto on the 800 block of Benton Dr. N 1:45pm: Harassment Restraining Order Violation on the 1500 block of Prairie View La NE 3:10pm: Assist Other Agency 4:57pm: Ordinance Violation on the 700 block of Summit Ave. S 6:33pm: Assist Public 7pm: Criminal Damage to Property on the 400 block of Summit Ave. S 8:37pm: Theft on the 1200 block of 15th St. NE 9:10pm: Found Property on the 300 block of 2nd Ave. N 9:34pm: Assist Other Agency 10:11pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 10:21pm: Assist Public 10:31pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1000 block of N River Ave. 10:40pm: Theft from Auto on the 200 block of Pleasant Ridge Dr. N 11:52pm: Suspicious Activity on 9th Ave. N One traffic stop, verbal warning issued; 19 winter parking violations.

Thursday, Nov. 5 12:30am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 12:58am: Assist Other Agency 6:40am: Assist Other Agency 8:26am: Death Investigation on the 300 block of 2nd Ave. S 8:31am: Traffic Accident on Mayhew Lake Rd. 8:44am: Traffic/Driving Complaint 10:25am: Medical/Ambulance As-

sist 11:37am: Domestic Dispute on Summit Ave. S 11:38am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 11:50am: Found Property on the 200 block of 10th St. N 11:57am: Harassing or Threatening Phone Calls in Foley 12:32pm: Counterfeiting on the 1300 block of 2nd St. N and on Benton Dr. S 1:50pm: Harassing or Threatening Phone Calls on the 1000 block of Benton Dr. S 2pm: Ordinance Violation on the 700 block of 2nd Ave. N 2:16pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 2:41pm: Civil Problem on the 1200 block of 10th Ave. NE 2:50pm: Burglary on the 1000 block of 2nd Ave. N 4:47pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 5:23pm: Civil Problem on the 100 block of 15th Ct. 6:45pm: Assist Other Agency 8:30pm: Juvenile Problem on the 1000 block of 4th St. S 8:41pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1000 block of Garden Brook Dr. 8:50pm: Welfare Check on 6th Ave. N 9:26pm: Welfare Check on the 300 block of Welsh Ct. Three traffic stops, one citation and two verbal warnings issued; 17 winter parking violations.

Friday, Nov. 6 4:46am: Suspicious Activity on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 8:11am: Arrest by Citation on 4th Ave. N 9:01am: Theft from Auto on the 500 block of 8th Ave. N 9:04am: Welfare Check on the 1900 block of Benton Dr. N 9:40am: Suspicious Activity on the 100 block of Benton Dr. S 10:30am: Theft on the 1100 block of Garden Brook Dr. 11:00am: Theft on Benton Dr. N 11:44am: Search Warrant on the 200 block of 5th Ave. N 12:34pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 12:51pm: Death Investigation on the 100 block of 1st St. S 2:01pm: Theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 2:32pm: Theft 4:15pm: Assist Public 6:16pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 7:27pm: Shots Fired on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. S 11:30pm: Assault on Benton Dr. N 11:30pm: Disorderly Conduct on the 1000 block of Summit Ave. N 11:35pm: Disturbance/Noise Complaint on the 100 block of 11th St. N Three traffic stops, verbal warnings issued.

Saturday, Nov. 7 12:55am: Assist Public 1:40am: Detox 2:30am: Suspicious Activity on the 200 block of 2nd Ave. N 12:25pm: Theft on the 400 block of Benton Dr. S 12:30pm: Ordinance Violation on the 300 block of 4th St. S 3:39pm: Harassment on the 300 block of 9 ½ St. N 7:06pm: Runaway on the 700 block of ½ St. S 7:55pm: Unwanted 9:30pm: Welfare Check on Benton Dr. S 9:33pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 11:58pm: Open Door Two traffic stops, one citation and one verbal warning issued; five winter parking violations.

Sunday, Nov. 8 1:52am: Assist Other Agency 5:55pm: Assist Other Agency 7:35am: Ordinance Violation on the 1900 block of Circle Dr. NW 8:25am: Criminal Damage to Property on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. S 9:18am: Theft from Auto on the 300 block of 18th St. NW 10:02am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 10:20am: Ordinance Violation on the 300 block of 9 ½ St. N 12:06pm: Theft on the 100 block of 8th Ave. N 12:07pm: Civil Problem on the 2800 block of 10th Ave. NE 12:15pm: Disturbance on the 1400 block of Schooners End 12:49pm: Welfare Check on the 2000 block of 4th St. N 2:18pm: Welfare Check on the 300 block of 9 ½ St. N 2:21pm: Suspicious Activity on the 600 block of 2nd Ave. N 3:15pm: Suspicious Activity on 2nd Ave. N 6:28pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 8:40pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 9pm: Theft on the 1000 block of 2nd Ave. N 9:10pm: Theft on the 100 block of Frontier Ct. 9:10pm: Theft on the 1000 block of 2nd Ave. N 9:50pm: Suicidal Person on the 900 block of 4th Ave. E in Sartell 10:06pm: Death Investigation on the 300 block of 11th St. N 11:45pm: Open Door 11:54pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint One traffic stop, verbal warning issued.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Second chance continued from front I was around it a little more, I was able to appreciate the value and the years that it took to collect the things,” Olson said.

Now, Olson has gotten into the cars, but for the couple, the diner scene holds a special place in their relationship.

“When we were courting, we would sit in the diner and you know there’s chemistry building when we could sit in the booth and get deeply enthralled in a conversation and all the sudden it would be 11 p.m. It was our little place where just the two of us could be,” Olson said.

In September 2014, the two were cleaning cars in the parking garage downstairs, when Brenda expressed her love of the 1966 Dodge Coronet convertible.

“He said ‘well, how about I give you this car and when we go to car shows, you can bring it,’” Olson said.

Shortly after Jim gave the

car to Brenda, Jim asked Brenda’s daughter, Parker, 17, if he could ask Brenda to marry him, to which Parker said of course.

Jim had the stone picked out, but Parker, and Parker’s best friend, helped him pick out the setting for the ring.

“It was a total surprise to me when it finally happened,” Olson said. “He came home and ran downstairs for a charger on a car. It was a usual Friday night and he said ‘let’s go in your car and pretend we are going for a ride.’ I was pretending I was driving and he said ‘honey, I love you very much.’

I said I love you too, and he asked ‘will you marry me?’ I said absolutely. He proposed to me in the car that he gave me, and that’s where I got my ring.”

For Jim to be here gives him and Brenda a second chance at marriage and they believe it was meant to be.

Their wedding is rescheduled for June 18, 2016.

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Brenda and Jim spend time together on nice summer days on the back deck of Idle Ridge, overlooking the St. Cloud skyline. Here they could identify the different locations throughout St. Cloud.

“We have more reason now than before to celebrate and enjoy the rest of our lives together,” Brenda said.

“It’s a psychological blow when you look down and real-

ize your life is run by batteries, computers and a pump, but I am very thankful to be here,” Jim said. “I’m happy as can be and am excited that we reset the wedding date.”

Important property tax homestead notice This will affect your 2016 property taxes and eligibility for Property Tax Refund.

Have you purchased or moved into a property in the past year? Contact your county assessor to file a homestead application if you or a qualifying relative occupy the property as a homestesad on or before Dec,1, 2015.

What is a qualifying relative?

For agricultural property, a qualifying relative includes the child, grandchild, sibling or parent of the owner or owner’s spouse.

For residential property a qualifying relative also includes the owner’s uncle, aunt, nephew or niece.

PUBLICREGULAR NOTICES MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Tuesday, October 13, 2015 MINUTES 6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Acting Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. Members present: Steve Heinen and Nick Sauer. Members absent: Brad Gunderson and Ellen Thronson.

Additions or Changes to the Agenda Jack Kahlhamer requested to add Audit Proposal for 2015 Audit as agenda item 9-E and Approving the Repair of Fire Department Unit #3 as agenda item 9-F. Acting Mayor Hunstiger requested to add a Discussion on a Resolution of Support for Law Enforcement as agenda item 12-A. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 9-28-15 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the 9-28-15 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 NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Purpose John Doughs Properties, LLC. Purpose To Consider a Request for an On-Sale Liquor License with Sunday Liquor Sales for John Doughs Pizza Located at 319 North Benton Drive 1.

1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve and adopt the resolution approving an On-Sale Liquor License with Sunday Liquor Sales for John Doughs Properties, LLC. for the license period of October 14, 2015-June 30, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Bid for Raising the Electrical Transformer at

When do I apply?

You must apply on or before Dec. 15, 2015. Once homestead is granted, annual applications are not necessary unless they are requested by the county assessor.

Contact the assessor by Dec. 15, 2015 if the use of the property you own or occupy as a qualifying relative has

changed during the past year.

If you sell, move or for any reason no longer qualify for the homestead classification, you are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the change in homestead status.

Benton County Assessor’s Office (320) 968-5019.

Bob Cross Park B. Receive and File 3rd Quarter 2015 Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permits C. Approve Appointment to the Police Officer Position D. Approve Purchase of Single Axle Snowplow Truck E. Approve Audit Proposal for 2015 Audit F. Approve Repair of Fire Department Unit #3 Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9F. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. Amendement of Utility Franchise Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the ordinance increasing the utility franchise fee.

Discussion: Acting Mayor Hunstiger questioned if the Summary of Publication will come back to the Council at their next meeting. Ripple stated that it would.

Motion carried unanimously.

11. Other Staff Items A. Fall Compost Site Hours Acting Mayor Hunstiger stated that the Fall compost site hours begin on October 14th. The compost site will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm, Wednesdays noon until 6:00pm, and Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm. Acting Mayor Hunstiger noted that the compost site hours have been posted on the City’s website and cable access channel.

12. Other Council Items and Communications A. Resolution of Support for Law Enforcement Acting Mayor Hunstiger talked about a Resolution of Support for Law Enforcement that has been approved in various cities throughout the country. The Resolution of Suppport for Law Enforcement addresses the recent surge in violent crimes against police officers and supports expanding crimes against police officers to be viewed as hate crimes. Acting Mayor Hunstiger noted that the City of Red Wing just recently approved this resolution.

He provided Legal with a copy of the Resolution in which to get their thoughts on if the City was to do something, like this, to show its support for law enforcement.

Ross Olson said that if the Council wants staff to bring this resolution back to the Council for possible action, then that is how staff will move forward.

The Council agreed by consensus to have staff look into a Resolution of Support for Law Enforcement.

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Acting Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:20p.m.

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NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The following foreclosure nesota. The land described in OR OF RECORD IN THE OF- THE MORTGAGORS’ PERsale, originally scheduled for the Mortgage is not registered FICE OF THE COUNTY RE- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES CORDER IN AND FOR BEN- OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE RENovember 24, 2015, at 10:00 land.

2. The Mortgage has not TON COUNTY, MINNESOTA DUCED TO FIVE WEEKS a.m., has been postponed to will be sold by the County IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS a date unknown at this time been assigned.

3. The original principal Sheriff of Benton County, Min- ENTERED UNDER MINNEat 10:00 a.m., at the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, amount secured by the Mort- nesota, at public auction on No- SOTA STATUTES, SECTION vember 24, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., 582.032, DETERMINING, located at 581 Highway 23, gage was $104,000.00.

4. No action or proceed- at the Benton County Sheriff’s AMONG OTHER THINGS, Foley, Minnesota. ing at law is now pending to Department, located at 581 THAT THE MORTGAGED Dated: November 13, 2015 LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, recover the debt secured by the Highway 23, Foley, Minnesota. PREMISES ARE IMPROVED 8. To the best of Mortgag- WITH A RESIDENTIAL Mortgage, or any part thereof.

FSB 5. The holder of the Mort- ee’s information, the property DWELLING OF LESS THAN /s/ Matthew P. Lindeman (#0394749) gage has complied with all being foreclosed has a prop- FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT Rinke Noonan conditions precedent to accel- erty address of 104 3rd Avenue PROPERTY USED IN AGRISuite 300 US Bank Plaza eration of the debt secured by North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota CULTURAL PRODUCTION, 1015 W. St. Germain St. the Mortgage and foreclosure 56379, and has tax parcel iden- AND ARE ABANDONED. P.O. Box 1497 of the Mortgage, and all notice tification number 190015900. THE PURPOSE OF THIS 9. The time allowed by law COMMUNICATION IS TO St. Cloud, MN 56302 and other requirements of apfor redemption by Mortgagors COLLECT A DEBT AND (320) 251-6700 plicable statutes.

6. At the date of this Notice or Mortgagors’ personal repre- ANY INFORMATION OB(320) 656-3500 Fax Email: Mlindeman@Rinke- the amount due on the Mort- sentatives or assigns is six (6) TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Noonan.com gage, and taxes, if any, paid by months after the date of sale.

10. The property must be LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, Attorneys for Mortgagee the holder of the Mortgage is vacated by 11:59 p.m. on May FSB NOTICE OF MORTGAGE $85,108.07. /s/ Matthew P. Lindeman 7. Pursuant to the power of 24, 2016, provided the MortFORECLOSURE SALE (#0394749) sale in the Mortgage, the Mort- gagors have not reinstated the Date: October 2, 2015 Rinke Noonan YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: gage will be foreclosed, and the Mortgage under Minnesota Suite 300 US Bank Plaza 1. Default has occurred in land located in Benton County, Statutes, Section 580.30 or 1015 W. St. Germain St. the conditions of the Mortgage Minnesota, described as fol- redeemed the property under Minnesota Statutes, Section P.O. Box 1497 dated May 21, 2004, executed lows: St. Cloud, MN 56302

by James D. Carr and Linda LOT ELEVEN (11), LESS 580.23. If the foregoing date is (320) 251-6700 J. Carr, husband and wife, as AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH- a Saturday, Sunday or legal hol(320) 656-3500 fax Mortgagors, to Liberty Savings ERLY 5.00 FEET THEREOF iday, then the date to vacate is Our File No. 22118-0169 Bank, fsb, as Mortgagee, and IN BLOCK THIRTEEN (13), the next business day at 11:59 Email: Mlindeman@Rinkefiled for record June 16, 2004, IN THE VILLAGE (NOW p.m.

11. THE TIME ALLOWED Noonan.com as Document No. 315497, in CITY) OF SAUK RAPIDS, Attorneys for Mortgagee the Office of the County Re- ACCORDING TO THE MAP BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION R-46-1B corder of Benton County, Min- OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE BY THE MORTGAGORS,

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

LOCAL NEWS

Thankful for Tofurky

Willemsen’s lawn turkey urges others to eat meat-free

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Above, Michael Willemsen, 33 of Sauk Rapids, has recently become a vegan and advocate for animal rights.

He hopes people make compassionate food choices this Thanksgiving by opting for meatless meals. Right, an inflatable turkey with the message, “Gobble veggies, not turkeys,” reminds people passing on Ninth Ave. in Sauk Rapids there are meatless alternatives this Thanksgiving holiday.

“It wasn’t easy at first,” he said. “It was a lot of cheese sandwiches.”

Initially going meat-free for his health, the now-practicing vegan practiced ovo-lacto vegetarianism (a vegetarian who does not eat any meat, fish, or poultry) for a lengthy amount of time before becoming an animal advocate. He began to learn about animal ethics and decided he no longer wanted to support factory farms.

“It’s not a purist approach, where I view myself better than

others,” Willemsen said. “I’m trying to do what in my heart feels right and trying to encourage other people along the way.

I think every meal is a choice … I just need to make sure my choices and actions reflect my values.”

Only 7 percent of people claim to eat meat-free, but meat consumption in the United States is steadily declining.

In 2014, 400 million animals raised for consumption were spared because supply was down.

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SAUK RAPIDS – As 95 percent of Americans prepare to feast upon turkey next week for Thanksgiving, one Sauk Rapids man hopes to sway residents into making more mindful decisions while shopping for their holiday feast.

Thirty-three-year-old Michael Willemsen has placed a giant inflatable turkey with the slogan, “Gobble veggies, not turkeys,” in his front yard to remind local residents of the meatless alternatives available.

“Forty-five million turkeys are slaughtered every year for Thanksgiving. That is an amazing amount of lives that could be saved. And it’s completely avoidable,” Willemsen said. “One of the things I love about America is we have the freedom to choose anything we want to eat. It’s not a third world country where we need to sustain on a specific diet. We have the freedom to choose an array of wonderful life-giving foods. If you don’t have to kill to survive, why would you?”

Willemsen isn’t over-estimating.

The National Turkey Federation estimates that 46 million turkeys are eaten for Thanksgiving, another 22 million for Christmas and 19 million on Easter. With the average weight of a Thanksgiving bird weighing in at 15 pounds, the United States consumes about 675 million pounds of turkey for this upcoming holiday alone.

Willemsen, a 2000 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High school, grew up like many of the community members in the area. He was surrounded by family who farmed, butchered and ate meat at almost every meal. He never necessarily liked it, but at the time, it wasn’t something he questioned. At 16 years old, Willemsen became a vegetarian, but not for any reasons of his own.

“It’s kind of funny. I was working at McDonald’s and one of my coworkers was vegetarian. She dared me to try it for a week. I accepted and after that week, I felt physically healthier with more energy and a clearer train of thought so I stuck with it,” Willemsen said.

Shortly after switching to a meat-less diet, Willemsen began learning about the importance of eating lower on the food chain and the benefits it has on both animals and the planet as a whole. He credits the book “Diet for a Small Planet” for opening his eyes.

“It’s declining, not because people are going vegetarian or vegan, but because people are opting for veggie burgers or other meat-free meals for their own health,” Willemsen said.

“Hopefully they are thinking about how their food choices impact animals and the environment as well. But whatever it is, meat-free is becoming more and more mainstream and I’m thankful for it.”

Willemsen will still occupy a seat at his family’s Thanksgiving turkey feast, but he’ll choose to dine on Tofurky roast instead.

“I love traditional Thanksgiving meals, but I tend to substitute. I’ll eat mashed potatoes, carrots, corn, cranberries, squash … there is always plenty to eat,” Willemsen said.

“Thanksgiving and the holiday season is a time of compassion and kindness,” Willemsen said. “If we make compassionate food choices, we extend that circle of compassion, not just to friends and family, but to all animals – human and non-human. It can really have a big effect on our own ethical outlook on life when we align our values with our actions and choices.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, October 19, 2015 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, October 19, 2015, at seven o’clock p.m. in the Media Center at Rice Elementary School.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Hauck, Holthaus, Fiereck, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bittman, Business Manager Eisenschenk, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, SRRMS Principal Rudolph, SRRMS Assistant Principal Messerich, District Technology Coach Mackenthun, and SRRHS Student Council Represenative Lain.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried approving the meeting’s “Agenda” as amended.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried approving the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.”

PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:37 p.m.

ACTION ITEMS ACCEPTANCE OF THE FIRST ROBOTICS GRANT: A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to accept the $5,000 FIRST Robotics Grant awarded to the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School for use toward the competition program for the 2015 – 2016 school year.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE CENTRAL MINNESOTA ARTS BOARD (CMAB) ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 2016 ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM GRANT: A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to accept the $3,020 CMBA Grant for an Artist in Residency program for the 2015 – 2016 school year. The grant will provide an Art experience for students enrolled in Adult Basic Education (ABE).

ACCEPTANCE OF THE SCHULER SHOES TEACHER APPRECIATION 2015 GRANT: A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to accept the $500 Schuler Shoes Teacher Appreciation Grant for use towards the Middle School FACS program.

AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK ROOF REPLACEMENT BIDS FOR SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND THE DISTRICT BUS GARAGE A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Fiereck and unanimously carried to authorize Business Manager Eisenschenk to seek bids for replacement of four (4) roofs at the Sauk RapidsRice Middle School and an additional roof project at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Bus Garage. Bids will be brought to the Board at the December 14, 2015 meeting for consideration. The roofing project and bid process will be coordinated by Building and Grounds Director Robbins and Tremco, the District’s roofing consultant.

APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION TIME A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to up to an additional 37.0 hours paraprofessional time for the 2015 – 2016 school year. The additional 15 minutes daily supervision is based on student need.

ADOPTION OF POLICY #902 (Use of School District Facilities and Equipment) A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to adopt this “recommended policy,” which will replace current policy #902 (Use of School District Facilities and Equipment). Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

ADOPTION OF POLICY #903 (Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites) A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to adopt this “recommended policy,” which will replace current policy #903 (Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites). Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

ADOPTION OF POLICY #904 (Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Nonschool Persons) A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adopt this “recommended policy,” which will replace current policy #904 (Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Nonschool Persons). Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Morse, seconded by Fiereck and unanimously carried adjourning the meeting at 8:03 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-46-1B PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sauk Rapids City Council will meet on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, located at 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider making improvements to 8th Street North from Benton Drive to 6th Avenue North, and 3rd Avenue North from 1st Street North to 2nd Street North, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 429. The improvements include reconstruction of the street, drainage system, water main, sanitary sewer, and adding sidewalks. The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements includes the properties abutting the proposed project area on 8th Street North and 3rd Avenue North and within the drainage area. The estimated cost of the improvements is $2,050,526.00. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Any person desiring to comment on the proposed improvement is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

R-45-2B Monday, October 5, 2015 BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SRRHS Board Conference Room E226 5:30 p.m. ***** WORK/STUDY TOPICS ***** A. Facility Study Discussion Superintendent Bittman, Business Manager Eisenschenk, Hazel Reinhardt, and Paul Youngquist provided an update and facilitated a discussion related to the District’s Facility Study. Board members had the opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about preliminary findings.

B. Strategic Planning Superintendent Bittman facilitated a strategic planning session, which included a review of student survey results, planning, and an opportunity to recommend changes. Board members also had an opportunity to ask questions and to dialogue about said efforts.

Respectfully submitted, Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-46-1B

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

SPORTS

Varsity bowl Storm’N Sabres start season with a win out to battle

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice/ Pierz/Upsala varsity bowling team has one more week of competition to fight for a spot in the state tournament.

In the central division, the team took first place, which earned them a spot at the qualifying tournament on Saturday in Shakopee.

Two of the Sauk Rapids varsity bowlers, Jared Durant and Cody Depa, were named to the All-Honors conference team, which will compete Nov. 28-29. Chase Thompson was also named to the Junior Varsity All-Honors team.

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Amanda Flemming broke the tie with her second goal of the game at 8:47 of the third period. Flemming, a senior forward who led the team in scoring last season, was assisted by Bre Hess and Brooke Walters. Hess and Walters also assisted on Flemming’s first goal at 8:54 of the first period.

Rogers tied the game at the one-minute mark of the third period on an even

strength goal, but after Flemming put the Storm N’ Sabres ahead, Walters scored an unThe Sauk Rapids girls’ assisted goal to seal the win. hockey team got off to a great Senior goaltender Claire start with a 3-1 win over RogMinnerath was sturdy in the ers on Nov. 10. nets, stopping 27 of 28 shots Coming off a season for the victory. where they went unbeaten Alexandria 2, in the Central Lakes ConferSartell/Sauk Rapids 1 ence and finished 17-5-1, the In a match up of two of Storm N’ Sabres scored two the top teams in central Minthird-period goals to break a nesota, the Strom N’ Sabres 1-1 tie. took Alexandria to overtime in a 2-1 loss.

The game was evenly played with both teams having several scoring chances.

In the end, 68 shots were fired on net, but only three pucks crossed the goal line.

After a scoreless first period, Alexandria got on board at the 15:29 mark of the second.

It stayed that way until Brooke Walters evened the score with her second goal of the season with an assist from Megan Mohr. The Storm N’ Sabres were then able to kill Molly Mohawald (17) checks an Alexandria player in Friday’s off a late penalty to send the game into overtime.

2-1 overtime loss to the Cardinals.

But that’s when McKenzie Revering scored her second goal of the game to give the Cardinals the 2-1 win.

Minnerath was once again solid in the net stopping 29 shots for the Storm N’ Sabres, who outshot the Cardinals 16-5 in the third period, but could only muster one goal.

The Storm N’ Sabres took on Fergus Falls Tuesday night in Sauk Rapids after this edition went to press. They will host Duluth and Cloquet this Friday and Saturday in Sartell.

Saturday’s game is at 2 p.m.

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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, October 26, 2015 MINUTES 6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.

Members present: Ellen Thronson, Kurt Hunstiger, and Nick Sauer. Members absent:Steve Heinen.

Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Finance Director’s Attendance at OSA Training as agenda item 9-L. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 10-13-15 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 10-13-15 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion failed with Councilperson Thronson and Mayor Gunderson abstaining.The 10-13-15 Regular city Council meeting minutes will be brought back for consideration at the November 9th City Council meeting.

5. Receive and File A. 8-17-15 Special HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to receive and file the 8-17-15 Special HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

6. Mayor’s Communications • Sauk Rapids Police Officer, Tom Roy, Retirement Recognition—Mayor Gunderson and Chief Beise recognized Sauk Rapids Police Sergeant, Tom Roy, for his 28 years of dedicated service to the City of Sauk Rapids. Roy is retiring after a total of 34 years in law enforcement. Roy was presented a plaque and gift card in honor of his retirement.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider a Rezoning of Property from Residential 1 to Commercial 2 at 2163 Mayhew Lake Road in Sauk Rapids 1.

1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the rezoning of the Trinity Lutheran property to Commerical 2. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Applicant Playhouse Child Care Purpose To Consider a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Commercial Daycare Licensed at 2163 Mayhew Lake Road in Sauk Rapids 2.

1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hustiger and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

Megan Cook fires a puck up ice in Friday’s game against Alexandria.

The Storm’N Sabres are 1-1 as they head into play this week.

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3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the resolution approving applicant’s request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Commerical Daycare at 2163 Mayhew Lake Road NE (Trinity Lutheran).

Motion carried unanimously.

C. Applicant Kwik Trip, Inc./James Miller Purpose To Consider a Rezoning of Property from Agriculture 1 to Commercial 2, a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, a Unit Development, and Site Plan Approval at 1736 45th Ave. NE Sauk Rapids (*Clarification:address listed is not actual address as there is no address yet for this site) 3.

1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the resolution approving the rezoning, preliminary plat, final plat, planned unit development, site plan for Kwik Trip 154 with the conditions as listed. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Summary of Publication of Amendment of Utility Franchise Fee B. Approve and Adopt Resolution Calling for Public Hearings on Special Assessment Rolls C. Approve No Parking Signs for Street Adjacent to Custom Eyes, 1001 Stearns Drive D. Approve Board, Committee, and Personnel Recommendations E. Approve MN Department of Health Grant Agreement F. Approve Purchase of Lawn Mower G. Approve Agreement to Address RWSRP, LLC’s Default of the DIM Agreement H. Approve Modification to Job Description and Authorize Posting of the Receptionist/Office Clerk Position I. Approve Water Main Valve Replacement J. Authorize Staff to Submit the Initial Letter of Intent for Both the Safe Routes to School Grant Program and the Transportation Alternative Projects Program K. Approve the Partial Acquisition Resolution L. Approve Finance Director’s Attendance at OSA Training Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9L. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. Award Sale of 2015B Bonds Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the resolution awarding the sale of $1,225,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B; Fixing Their Form and Specifications; Directing Their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for their Payment. Motion carried unanimously.

B. 2016 8th Street North and 3rd Avenue North Feasibility Report Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the resolution receiving the Feasibility Report and calling for a public hearing on 8th Street North and 3rd Avenue North improvements. Motion carried unanimously.

11. Other Staff Items A. Community Room Discussion Ross Olson said that he added a discussion on the Community

Room as an agenda item for tonight to get some feeback from the Council on a few housekeeping items. He noted that when the new Sauk Rapids Government Center with a Community Room opened, rental guidelines and rules were created to guide the use of the Community Room facility. Olson noted that certain Community Room rental uses are likely not conducive to the residential area where the Government Center is located near. He said that overall having the Community Room available in which to be rented for various uses has been a great experience and residents seem to enjoy having the room available to rent.

Olson noted that that there have been times where the Community Room has been rented out for a certain use that resulted in noise complaints from neighboring residents. He discussed that currently the Community Room is available for rent until midnight. He said that when complaints pertaining to the Community Room have come in it is when DJ equipment or lights have been utilized in the Community Room. Olson said that the room was not intended or created for a dance atmosphere setting.

He noted that while staff wants to remedy the issue, they do not seek to penalize those who are using the Community Room properly. Currently, the Community Room rules do not allow for any alcohol to be consumed in the room or on Sauk Rapids Government Center property.

Olson said that he is looking for input/direction from the Council. He stated that maybe things could be looked at incrementally to see how things are working and then make additional tweaks, if needed.

Councilperson Hunstiger said that his personal opinion is that the Community Room is not a dance hall. He stated that he feels that midnight is plenty late to be able to utilize the room until. Councilperson Hunstiger noted that he would rather see maybe a 10pm or 11pm end time for Community Room events.

Councilperson Thronson said that she has been contacted several times regarding the Community Room as it pertains to noise complaints. She stated that she notified the City Administrator after each complaint was receied. Councilperson Thronson noted that the complaints usually derived from events where a DJ was present. She said that she believes a few modificatins to the rental rules would be good. Councilperson Thronson noted that the Community Room is a wonderful facility, and she feels it would be great to find a nice balance as a solution to the noise issues.

Councilperson Sauer noted that he is in favor of removing the possibility of having outside DJ equipment brought into the Community Room. He said that if that does not remedy the problem, then he would be in favor of adjusting the closing time for Community Room rentals.

Mayor Gunderson said that he is in agreement on cutting out the DJ aspect of the Community Room rentals. He stated that he did not believe that midnight was all that late as an end time for Community Room events, but he wanted it to be made clear that events need to end and people need to be out of the Community Room by midnight.

Olson said that he will visit with other cities to see how they may address these issues. He also noted that he will make the requested changes as it pertains to DJ’s and dance lighting equipment.

12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 7:20p.m.

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Storm sends power quad to state tournament

Swimmers break records at section meet

by MARIA HAGER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice swimming and diving team hosted and competed in the section meet Nov. 13-14 at the SRRHS pool. The Storm

Bowling scores Individual high single game: Al Eiynch- 298 Individual high 3-game total: Al Eiynch- 732 Team high single game: Sartell Hardware Hank- 1314 Team high 3-game total: Sartell Hardware Hank- 3731

ended the day with a string of competitors who will be going on to compete in the 2015 Minnesota State Tournament this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19-20 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Not only did the team have four swimmers who qualified, they also managed to break school and pool records.

Qualifying for state this year is the 200 medley relay of Larissa Kleen, Ella Benoit, Anna Lucas and Sabel Omvongkot. The relay, which finished first with a time of 1:51.26, set both the school and pool record.

“It was great to see these four girls band together and accomplish something that has stood for many years,” said Sauk Rapids-Rice swimming and diving head coach Ray Nelson.

Kleen went on to capture her spot in the 100 butterfly

state tournament event with a finishing time of 1:00.71, which landed her in secondplace by a margin of under 61-hundreths of a second.

Kleen once again combined with the talents of Benoit, Lucas and Omvongkot to take third in the 200 freestyle relay, also earning a trip to the state tournament.

“One of our goals this year was to have multiple relays qualify for state,” Nelson said. “It shows the great determination of these individuals to help accomplish that feat.”

Benoit also qualified in the 100 breaststroke with her second-place finish. Lucas broke her own school record PHOTO SUBMITTED in the 500 freestyle event with Sauk Rapids-Rice swimmers who qualified for the 2015 Nov. 18-20 State Tournament are a new time of 5:25.77 and will Larissa Kleen, left, Sabel Omvongkot, Anna Lucas and Ella Benoit. be swimming the event in the upcoming tournament.

Bailey Olson 9th 2:27.09, Tana 100 FS: Omvongkot 9th 100 BK: Kleen 3rd 1:03.20,

200 MR: Kleen, Benoit, Lu- Hendrickson 13th 2:32.20 58.80, Mikayla Zaske 11th 59.12 Hendrickson 6th 1:06.92 cas, Omvongkot 1st 1:51.26 50 FS: Omvongkot 3rd 25.76 500 FS: Lucas 3rd 5:25.77, 100 BR: Benoit 2nd 1:08.17, 200 FS: Lucas 3rd 2:01.81, 1 MTR Diving: No competitor Reinert 6th 5:38.59 Olson 8th 1:16.01 Mya Reinert 5th 2:04.93 100 FLY: Kleen 2nd 1:00.71, 200 FSR: Kleen, Lucas, Ben200 IM: Benoit 6th 2:22.59, Madison Davis 11th 1:09.53 oit, Omvongkot 3rd 1:40.90

Granite City takes division lead, wins two

League standings: Sentra Sota Sheet Metal: 123.5-86.5 St. Cloud Hyundai: 118-92 Granite Edge Café: 107.5102.5 S.R. Legion: 106-104 The Blue Line: 105.5-104.5 Sartell Hardware Hank: 103.5-106.5 ATS: 88-122 Greenkeepers: 88-122

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Above, Granite City Lumberjacks goalie Robbie Goor came away with two wins after he returned to the ice this weekend. Goor had been out with an injury. Right, Lumberjack forward Matt Flom raced toward the puck Nov. 13. He picked up one goal and one assist.

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SAUK RAPIDS – The Granite City Lumberjacks started the week off first in the NA3HL’s western division after •winning Hometwo games this past weekend against the Business

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Granite City 5 Minnesota 1 The Jacks had a near shut-out Friday as they hosted the Flying Aces and finished the game 5-1.

With less than six minutes left in the game, Minnesota’s Ty Ennis broke away and faced Granite City goalie Robbie Goor one-on-one to score the Flying Aces only goal.

Goor, who had played only four games this season before being out with an injury, returned this weekend.

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Eighteen-year-old Megan Gaffke, Sauk Rapids, has been fortunate enough to shoot a deer every year she has been hunting. She tagged this 8-point buck opening morning at 7:30 in Wadena County.

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Adam Freihammer shot a 15-point buck in his woods outside Shane Sabraski, Rice, shot this 10-point buck at 8:05 a.m., Nov. 7 in Benton County.

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Sauk Rapids resident Steven Gaffke shot an impressive 10-point buck with a 21-inch spread in the late afternoon of Nov. 7 on his family’s private land in Wadena County.

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