Page 12 | SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD
SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022 | Page 13
we treat people like people. because, they’re people.
Supporting the Storm!
Sauk Rapids & Rice
simple human sense
Offices in: Albany • Holdingford • Long Prairie Melrose • Pierz • Sauk Centre • St. Cloud 320-252-6650 | advantageoneins.com
Every yard looks better with a
FLAG
PHOTO BY R. TAMM PHOTOGRAPHY
The 2021-22 Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm boys hockey team consists of Cole Young (front, from left), Hayden Brown, Braden Kuklok, Cayden Christensen, Caleb Euteneur, Noah Jensen, Owen Arndt, Easton Portner, Gavin VanDerVeer, Zander Parker and Landon Jennings; (second row, from left) Mason Campbell, Jameson Schultz, Tim Krueger, Jacob Markgraf, Noah MacDonald, Owen Vassar, Will White, Evan Daniels, Ryan Beehler and Luke Pakkala; (third row, from left) Michael Fuecker, Coltin Eich, Will Gunderson, Carter Peplinski, Trace Nelson, Ethan Euteneur, Colin Gruber, Teagan Dodge, John Claypool and Evan Trumpeter; (fourth row, from left) Ben Kulus, Jett Wheeler, Keegan Patterson, Nolan Thell, Jake Henkemeyer, Nick Anderson, Gunnar Jacobson and Alex Johnson; (back, from left) manager Ella Gunderson, assistant coach Cory Portner, assistant coach Jerry DeGagne, head coach Brady DeGagne, assistant coach Dean Marlin, assistant coach Evan Cochran, manager Emma Portner and manager Hayley Olson.
2803 Clearwater Rd, Suite B | Saint Cloud (320) 253-8160 | www.coilsflags.com @Coilsflags
PAUL NEMETH Cell: (320) 250-1023 • Office: (320) 258-5204
702 9TH AVE. S., SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379
Take Out Available
New Menu Daily Food Specials!
320-252-0451 736 S Benton Drive • Sauk Rapids OPEN EVERYDAY FROM 11 A.M.- 8 P.M.
flavor. 110 1st St S Sauk Rapids (320) 252-2141
320-774-2035 • www.k-kcpa.com 1139 Franklin Ave., Ste. 3, Sauk Rapids, MN
LAUNDROMAT & TANNING
We support the Storm! OPEN DAILY Laundry 6 am-9 pm Tanning 8 am-9 pm
15 North 2nd Ave. Sauk Rapids, MN www.washntan.com 320.259.0882
Good Luck to All Sports Teams! 800-847-2502 • 320-632-2908
www.brandlmotors.com 14873 113th St., Little Falls, MN 56345
Sauk Rapids, Rice & Sartell
REMARKABLE
25 years of Experience!
A Proud Supporter of Storm Athletics
Hockey
Owner/Operations Manager/Master Electrician Lic.#AM07083 • Contractors Lic. #EA003490
Accepting New Clients!
E
SINC
Stop in and try our great menu ! 320.253.0208 » 22 2nd Ave. N., Sauk Rapids, MN www.jimmyspourhouse.net
PHOTO BY R. TAMM PHOTOGRAPHY
STEVEN V. BAKER, LTD. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 1287 2nd St. N., Ste. 201 P.O. Box 215 Sauk Rapids, MN320.253.5175 800.252.5175 www.svbltd.com
Steven Baker CPA, Corina Schlichting CPA
The 2021-22 Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team consists of Brooke Pogatchnik (front, from left), Annie Funk, Olivia Schlecht and Liz Krueger; (second row, from left) Morgan Dorn, Brittney Wannarka, Alison Andruschak, Brooke Andruschak, Kelly Carriere, Chloe Reiter, Erika Johnson, Faith Torborg, Megan Hess, Sella Grams and Lauren VanVickle; (third row, from left) assistant coach Bre Hess, assistant coach Scott Anderson, Jayden Felchle, Anna Lundeen, Jalyssa VanDenBerg, Alyssa Valdez, Emily VanVickle, Tia Vogt, Hannah Markgraf, assistant coach Nathan Schultz and assistant coach Megan Mohr; (back, from left) Ella Berger, Kenzie Kahre, head coach Marty Anderson, Peyton Sabart and Brayley VanDenBerg. The team is a cooperative of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and Sartell High School.
8 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids
(320)-251-5383 www.wipplerhardware.com
Schedule Today Pain Goes Away
1-605-786-5327
®
2700 1st St. N., Suite 101,
St. Cloud
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
This sports page brought to you courtesy of the sponsoring businesses:
Complete Plumbing, Heating & A/C Service
Therapeutic Massage ~ Bodywork ~ Reflexology ~ Meditation Myofascial Release ~ VacuTherapies ~ Far-Infrared Sauna www.tranquilheartenterprise.com
320-387-3540 | freds-plumbing.com
Go Storm! You have retirement goals. Are you on track?
Ryan Stack
Contact me today.
Paul Nordquist
The Haller Team, SUPPORTS ALL STORM ACTIVITIES. GO STORM!
Dave Anderson
SUPPORTING THE STORM!
Realtor 320.249.7026
Michael Opsahl
Auto - Home - Renters Business - Life - Health 114 Division Street, Sauk Rapids (320) 259-8178 • (800) 599-9866 mopsahl@twfg.com • www.twfgmn.net
603 N Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids
320-251-4771 www.dandbautobody.biz
Sales • Parts Service
POWER EQUIPMENT
Your purpose is our passion.
Sam Lieser
833 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 320-251-4936 • www.plowworld.com
Erik L Hanson RICP®, CLTC® Financial Associate 2700 1st Street N Suite 204 Saint Cloud, MN 56303 320-253-4382
22 N Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 | 320-248-6872 SamLieser.com • SamLieser@EdinaRealty.com cal Free Lory! Delive
Local, Independent, Family Owned!!
Village
Pharmacy & Gifts
211 G 31197A N7-21
Family Owned & Operated Since 1978
LEN S
TREET
,M FOLEY
329 N 56
320-968-6239 | 888-868-6239 | Open Monday-Friday 8-6 • Sat 8-2 | www.murphychevrolet.com
pinecountrybank.com pinecountrybank.com
Little Falls 1201 1st Ave. NE 320-632-9740
Royalton 412 N. Hwy. 10 320-584-5522
114 2nd Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN www.maneasmeats.com | 320.253.8683
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
DAnderson@HallerRealtyHomes.com www.HallerRealtyHomes.com
1310 2ND STREET NORTH SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379 Emergency 24 Hour Services
Sheet Metal & Heating, Inc. WHATEVER IT TAKES
Mon–Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
2 Benton Dr. S Village Pharmacy & Gifts • 108 S 2nd Ave., Sauk Rapids, MN Village Gifts • 3720 3rd St. N, St. Cloud, MN
(320) 251-2552 www.tri-countyinsurance.net
• Computer Diagnostics • Tune Ups • Air Conditioning/Heating • Oil Changes • Transmission Repairs • Exhaust Repair & Replacements • Brakes • Tires and more!
320.253.2262
YO U R H O M E T O W N B A N K
Rice 750 Cty Rd 21 320-393-4200
Come see why Motor Works Auto is Central MN’s #1 in Auto Service!
5 Time Recipient for Medal of Excellence
320.266.3949 www.MMCJD.com
Call for Free Estimate!
320.252.1371
Residential/Commercial • Sales • Service • Installation • Heating & Air Conditioning www.lyonheating.com 235 Stearns Dr., Sauk Rapids
SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022 | Page 15
Page 16 | SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF A BUSINESS TO CREDITORS TO: ALL CREDITORS OF TANDEM ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, INC. Please be advised that in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 302A.727, the above-named company, doing business at 2380 Troop Drive, Suite 204, Sartell, Minnesota 56377, will be dissolved by mutual consent of the Shareholders and Board of Directors. 1. That on the 30th day of November, 2021, the Company led with the Secretary of State the Notice of Intent to Dissolve. 2. All claims against the assets of the Company must be made in writing and include the claim amount, basis and origination date. 3. The deadline for submitting claims is 90 days from the date of the rst publication of this Notice. 4. Any claims that are not received by the Company prior to the date set forth above will not be recognized. 6. All claims must be sent to P.O. Box 297, Sartell, MN 56377. TANDEM ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, INC. Dated: 12/14/2021 /s/ Lisa Schoonmaker Lisa Schoonmaker, President R-50-4B Public Announcement Advertising for Bids for County Public Works/Highway Department Construction Projects Whereas Minn. Statute § 331A.03 Subd. 3(b) and Minn. Statute § 331A.12 allows a county to use its web-site or recognized industry trade journals as a means to advertise to receive bids for construction projects. Let it be known that from this day forward that Benton County will use the Benton County website, http://www.co.benton.mn.us/ as the alternative means to disseminate solicitations of bids, requests for information, and requests for proposals for transportation related construction and maintenance projects. Public Works Director/County Engineer Chris Byrd, PE R-1-1B PUBLIC NOTICE 2022 County “SCORE” Grants Available for Solid Waste Abatement and Recycling Projects Benton County is seeking to enhance existing or promote new solid waste abatement and recycling activities or programs for solid waste management. Grants are available to the public or private sector. Grants may only be used for the development and implementation of programs to: 1) reduce the amount of solid waste generated; 2) recycle the maximum amount of solid waste technically feasible; 3) create and support markets for recycled products; 4) remove problem materials from the solid waste stream and develop proper disposal options for them; 5) inform and educate all sectors of the public about proper solid waste management procedures; 6) provide technical assistance to public and private entities to ensure proper solid waste management; 7) provide educational, technical and nancial assistance for litter prevention; 8) process mixed municipal solid waste generated in the county at a resource recovery facility located in Minnesota; 9) compost source-separated compostable materials, including the provision of receptacles for residential composting; 10) prevent food waste or collect and transport food donated to humans or to be fed to animals; and 11) process source-separated compostable materials that are to be used to produce Class I or Class II compost as de ned in MN Rules, part 7035.2836, after being processed in an anaerobic digester, but not to construct buildings or acquire equipment. For more information about the Grant program and to obtain application forms, please access the Benton County Web site at www.co.benton.mn.us or contact the Benton County Department of Development (DOD) at: Benton County Government Center, 531 Dewey Street, P.O. Box 129 Foley, MN 56329-0129, (320) 968-5065. Applications must be received by January 28th, 2022 to the above address. R-1-1B
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 ASSUMED NAME: RF Trucking PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 2301 Utah Road, Sartell, MN 56377. NAMEHOLDER(S): Robert M Folk, 2301 Utah Road, Sartell, MN 56377. (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required elds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Robert Folk File Number: 1281217000020 12/23/2021 R-1-2P
PUBLIC NOTICES
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, December 13, 2021 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, December 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Of ce Board Room. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Schoenherr, Director of Business Services Fiereck, and SRRHS Student Council Representatives Buchanan and Lo. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Braun to af rm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Braun af rmed there was a quorum. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”. TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING The 2021 payable 2022 proposed tax levy hearing convened. The meeting date had been noted in previous School Board meeting minutes and was also noted on individual tax statements sent by Benton County as required. Director of Business Services Fiereck prepared and presented the information for review. The following hearing components were included but were not limited to: A. 2021 payable 2022 proposed tax levy B. Current budget C. Budget publication D. Proposed percent increase/decrease and reasons for increase/decrease E. Opportunity for public comment CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent
Agenda.” PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:04 p.m. ACTION ADOPTION OF 2021 Payable 2022 Levy A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adopt the 2021 payable 2022 levy in the amount of $10,815,470.57. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL DISTRICT POLLING PLACE CONSOLIDATION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approved the adoption of the Annual District Polling Place Consolidation Resolution. Minnesota (2017) legislation requires public school districts to annually, before December 31, pass a resolution combining polling places for potential elections not held on the day of a statewide election. This legislation requires the consolidated polling place(s) be those that are considered polling places during general and statewide elections. Polling location designations for standalone elections remain in effect until the Board acts to change them by December 31 annually. The proposed resolution designates six polling locations, which will serve the entirety of the District pending an election not held on the day of a statewide election. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMBINED POLLING PLACES FOR MULTIPLE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATING HOURS DURING WHICH THE POLLING PLACES WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR VOTING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS NOT HELD ON THE DAY OF A STATEWIDE ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No.47, State of Minnesota, as follows:
School board meeting page 17
PUBLIC NOTICE
BENTON COUNTY SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT The following is a summary of the operating budget for the 2022 fiscal year for Benton County. This summary is published in accordance with Minnesota Statute §375.169. The detail of the County budget is on file in the County Administrator's Office at the Benton County Government Center, 531 Dewey Street, Foley, Minnesota, and may be reviewed during normal business hours. Summary and detailed budget information can also be viewed on the Benton County website (www.co.benton.mn.us; see "Budget" under the "Government" link on the homepage.) 2021 Budget Budgeted Governmental Funds Revenues: Current Property Tax Levy Local Options Sales Tax for Transportation County Program Aid All Other Taxes Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental - Federal & State Fees for Services Fines and Forfeits Interest on Investments Miscellaneous Other Sources: Proceeds from Bond Sales Transfers from Other Funds/Other Financing Sources Total Revenues and Other Sources Expenditures: General Government Public Safety Highway and Streets Human Services Health Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Economic Development Debt Service Capital Projects Library Historical Society Soil and Water Conservation District Other Uses: Transfers to Other Funds/Other Financing Uses Total Expenditures
2022 Budget
$20,219,966 2,000,000 2,657,043 1,105,600 372,650 10,516,221 2,065,844 13,500 350,000 599,107
$21,412,944 2,500,000 2,680,357 1,077,600 419,950 14,674,650 2,095,074 9,500 200,000 532,655
0 2,613,962 $42,513,893
0 3,674,221 $49,276,951
$7,248,091 9,140,023 6,673,726 13,207,450 1,254,040 52,293 252,083 75,000 1,063,388 694,605 531,834 12,070 239,500
$7,830,278 9,718,733 11,210,230 14,032,343 1,444,821 71,900 230,189 125,000 1,044,068 330,000 526,318 13,070 244,500
2,069,790 $42,513,893
2,455,501 $49,276,951
PUBLIC NOTICES School board meeting from page 16 1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the precincts and polling places for school district elections are those precincts or parts of precincts located within the boundaries of the school district which have been established by the cities or towns located in whole or in part within the school district. The board hereby con rms those precincts and polling places so established by those municipalities. 2. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the board may establish a combined polling place for several precincts for school district elections not held on the day of a statewide election. Each combined polling place must be a polling place that has been designated by a county or municipality. The following combined polling places are established to serve the precincts speci ed for all school district special and general elections not held on the same day as a statewide election: Combined Polling Place: The Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 2 and the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 5 Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Riverside Terrace 117 River Avenue South Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in Minden Township, Precinct 1; Minden Township, Precinct 2; the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 1; and St. Cloud, Ward 2-Precinct 1 and St. Cloud, Ward 2-Precinct 4 Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Discovery Church 700 18th St. Northwest Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 3 and the City of Sartell, Precinct 2 in Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Riverside Church-Sauk Rapids Campus 1702 West Highview Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 4; Sauk Rapids Township Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Watab Town Hall 660 75th Street Northeast Rice, MN 56367 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in Watab Township; and Mayhew Lake Township Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Rice City Hall 205 Main Street East Rice, MN 56367 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Rice, Langola Township; and Graham Township Benton County, Minnesota.” *3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.09, the polling places will remain open for voting for school district elections not held on the same day as a statewide election between the hours of 7:00 o’clock a.m. and 8:00 o’clock p.m. 4. The clerk is directed to le a certi ed copy of this resolution with the county auditors of each of the counties in which the school district is located, in whole or in part, within thirty (30) days after its adoption. 5. As required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 204B.16, Subdivision 1a, the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice of new polling place locations to each affected household with at least one registered voter in the school district whose school district polling place location has been changed. The notice must be a nonforwardable notice mailed at least twenty- ve (25) days before the date of the rst election to which it will apply. A notice that is returned as undeliverable must be forwarded immediately to the appropriate county auditor, who shall change the registrant’s status to “challenged” in the statewide registration system. 6. The Clerk is directed to le a certi ed copy of this resolution with the Benton County Auditor within thirty (30) days of the date of its adoption. 7. A single set of election judges shall be appointed to serve in each combined polling place. Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Butkowski, Holthaus, Morse, Solarz and the following voted against the same: None whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. WITNESS my hand of cially as such recording of cer this 13th day of December 2021. Lisa J. Braun
SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022 | Page 17
School District Clerk ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION LIMITING AND CLOSING OPEN ENROLLMENT A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried by roll call vote to adopt the Resolution Limiting and Closing Open Enrollment. Superintendent Bergstrom requested the Board of Education adopt the resolution, which applies grade level caps and limits and closes open enrollment within state statute. Member Solarz introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION LIMITING AND CLOSING OPEN ENROLLMENT WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 124D.03, subdivision 6 requires the School Board to adopt speci c standards for acceptance and rejection of open enrollment applications, which may include the capacity of a program (excluding special education services), class, or school building but which may not violate minimum open enrollment standards established in Minnesota Statutes section 124D.03, subdivision 2; WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 124D.03, subdivision 2 states that a school board may, by resolution, limit the enrollment of nonresident pupils in its schools or programs to a number not less than the lesser of: (1) one percent of the total enrollment at each grade level in the district; or (2) the number of district residents at that grade level enrolled in a nonresident district according to this section; and WHEREAS, the School Board has adopted District Policy 509, which permits the School Board to limit the enrollment of nonresident students—based upon the capacity of a program (excluding special education services), class, or school building—to a number not less than the lesser of: (a) one percent of the total enrollment at each grade level in the school district; or (b) the number of school district resident students at that grade level enrolled in a nonresident school district in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 124D.03. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 47, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, as follows: 1. As of August 20, 2018, the School Board hereby limits the enrollment capacity at each grade level as follows: a. Enrollment in the District’s kindergarten shall not exceed 300 students per grade with a maximum of 1% of open enrolled students. b. Enrollment in the District’s rst through fth grades shall not exceed 320 students per grade. c. Enrollment in the District’s sixth through twelfth grades shall not exceed 340 students per grade. 2. The District shall permit open-enrollment at each grade level until it reaches the enrollment capacity at each grade level or building as established above, or until it reaches the minimum open-enrollment numbers established in Minn. Stat. § 124D.03, subd. 2 if the capacity limit at any grade level is already lled by resident students. 3. Due to the present number of students enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grades, which exceed the limits established in Paragraph 1 and includes the minimum number of open-enrolled students required by Minn. Stat. § 124D.03, subd. 2, the School Board hereby closes kindergarten through twelfth grades to new open enrollment applications for the 2021 –2022 school year. The District shall deny any open-enrollment applications that are received for the aforementioned grade levels seeking enrollment for the 2022 –2023 school year. 4. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 124D.03, subdivision 2(b), the Superintendent or his designee must report to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) the number of nonresident students who are denied admission as a result of the limitations established in this Resolution. The report must be submitted to the MDE by July 15 following the school year in which the student(s) were denied admission. 5. To the extent permitted by law, this Resolution does not impact the District’s right to accept or reject non-resident students who seek to enroll in the District pursuant to a non-resident tuition agreement and in compliance with Minnesota Statutes section 124D.08. The motion for the adoption of this Resolution was duly seconded by Loidolt and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of this Resolution: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Butkowski, Holthaus, Morse, Solarz And the following voted against this Resolution: None Whereupon this Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Dated: December 13, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD /s/ School District Clerk APPROVAL OF SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOFING REHABILITATION BID A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the roo ng bid from McDowall Company and award McDowall Company the contract for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School roof rehabilitation project. Bids were received and opened on November 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and McDowall Company submitted the low bid. APPROVAL OF THE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL BOILER PROJECT BID A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the bid from Falcon Mechanical, Inc. and award Falcon Mechanical, Inc. the con-
tract for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School boiler project. Bids were received and opened on December 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. and Falcon Mechanical, Inc. submitted the low bid. APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL LEVEL VI SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL AT RICE ELEMENTARY A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve an additional Level VI Special Education paraprofessional at Rice Elementary for the remainder of the 2021 – 2022 school year. This request was based on increased student need. APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE (EL) TEACHER AT MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried to approve an additional EL teacher at Mississippi Heights for the remainder of the 2021 – 2022 school year. This request was based on increased student need. APPROVAL OF THE QUIT CLAIM DEED RESOLUTION TO REDEFINE PROPERTY LINES NEAR THE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adopt the Quit Claim Deed Resolution, which reestablishes property lines near the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. ADOPTION OF THE DONATION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt the Donation Resolution. The Minnesota School Board Association recommends the Donation Resolution be adopted in the Action area of the Agenda. ADOPTION OF POLICY #425 A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy. • #425 (Staff Development and Mentoring) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #425 (Staff Development). This policy required two readings as substantive changes were recommended. ADOPTION OF POLICY #503 A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy. • #503 (Student Attendance) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #503 (Student Attendance). This policy required two readings as substantive changes were recommended. CONVENED A CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SUPERINTENDENT’S MID-YEAR EVALUATION A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to move to a closed session at 8:02 p.m. in accordance with Minnesota Statute and School District Policy. The Board convened to a closed session to discuss the mid-year evaluation of Superintendent Bergstrom, who is under the Board of Education’s authority, and in accordance with school district policy and Minn. Stat. § 13D.05; 13D.05, subd. 3. ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SUPERINTENDENT’S MID-YEAR EVALUATION A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the closed session at 9:00 p.m. The closed session will be summarized at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. The 2022 Board meeting schedule will be approved at that Organizational Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to adjourn the Board meeting at 9:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-1-1B
Find the right senior living option for your mom or dad with our personalized process Our service is free, as we’re paid by our participating communities and providers.
1-888-715-1720
Page 20 | SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD
SPORTS
PHOTOS BY TOM FENTON
Junior defenseman Nolan Thell finishes a check on a Monticello player in the first period Dec. 30, 2021, at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud. Moving in for support were senior Evan Daniels (left) and junior Evan Euteneuer.
Rally put on ice as Storm fall to Bluejackets SRR gets needed victory in Granite City Showcase BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER
Emergency 24 Hour Services Residential/Commercial • Sales • Service • Installation • Heating & Air Conditioning
Call for Free Estimate! 320.252.1371
www.lyonheating.com
giving up three thirdperiod goals in a 5-2 loss to the CambridgeIsanti Bluejackets. “We just started slow and had a few soft goals that we let in on bad screens in front of the net,” said Brady DeGagne, Storm head coach. “That set us back a little. It
TK Timber Turning your logs into USEABLE lumber.
• Log sawingyour site or ours • Bobcat work • Excavating and site prep services
320-266-4909 Veteran owned company
R1-1B-RB
Sheet Metal & Heating, Inc.
R14-tfnB-tv
Though it was an even contest, a balky start proved too much to overcome for the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys hockey team in a nonconference game Jan. 4 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. The Storm gave up the rst two goals, rallied for a tie before
was a pretty chippy game throughout. Our penalty kill played well outside of the rst period, but our power play needs some work. We had plenty of chances, just couldn’t nd the back of the net.” Senior Owen Arndt gave his team some momentum when his hustle was rewarded with a goal late in the rst period. The Storm tied it when Will White drilled home a pass from Timothy Krueger for a 2-2 tie 56 seconds into the second period. “Krueger did an outstanding job of staying high and attacking the net, and White got to the front to put it home,” DeGagne said. “It was great team play by not only that line but the rest of our boys.” A seasonlong problem of
PHOTOS FROM THESE EVENTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Scan the QR code with your camera on your smartphone
Boys hockey and boys basketball against Monticello Gymnastics versus Sartell
Find them online at www.saukrapidsherald.com under ‘photos’
Junior forward Carter Peplinski skates the puck up the ice while looking to pass Dec. 30, 2021, at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud. The Storm topped Monticello, 3-1, in the final game of the Granite City Showcase.
surrendering a big period to the opponent continued as C-I scored three times, including an empty-netter, to seal the win. Each team had 23 shots on goal. The Storm (3-9) got a much-needed energy boost with a 3-1 win over Monticello on the nal day of the Granite City Showcase Dec. 30, 2021, at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud. Luke Pakkala, White and Arndt each
scored for SRR, which outshot the Magic 2416. Cole Young stopped 15 shots to get the win. “I think we played one of our better games of the season,” DeGagne said. “The boys played hard through three periods and kept the momentum. It was fun to see them playing as a team and witness their personality coming through in their
play. We have a great group of goofy, hardworking young men that love the game. We were all energized and excited to continue growing our identity, and still know we have another gear and level of play that we can get to.” The Storm played at Moose Lake Jan. 8 and travel to Paynesville to take on River Lakes Monday, Jan. 10.
Page 24 | SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD
SPORTS
Gymnastics from page 23 Walek said she is looking forward to the coming weeks when the winter season kicks into full swing. “One of the things we really thrive on is the support, energy and encouragement these girls give each other,” Walek said. “Now that we’re getting back into the groove, it’s time to focus in on the skills as well.” Vault: 2. Rudolph 8.85 of 10, 4. Kosloski 8.65, 7. Addison Breth 8.45, 9. Stark 8.35 and 10. Kendra Fitzpatrick 8. Uneven bars: 3. Markfelder 8.15, 5. Kosloski 8, 7. Fitzpatrick 7.05, 8. Kinslee Skajewski 6.75 and 10. Stark 6.2. Balance beam: 3. Rudolph 8.15, 7. Skajewski 7.375, 8. Kosloski 7.3, 9. Breth 6.5 and 10. Markfelder 6.45. Floor exercise: 3. Markfelder 8.3, 5. Stark 8, 7. Vanessa Lwiza 7.95, 9. Rudolph 7.8 and PHOTOS BY TOM FENTON 10. Breth 7.5. Sophia Markfelder (left) and Liberty Kosloski watch and encourage a teammate during the balance beam event Jan. 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost the dual meet to defending Class AA state champion Sartell.
PHOTOS BY TOM FENTON
(Left) Freshman Addison Breth strikes a pose before launching into the air during her floor exercise for the Storm gymnastics team Jan. 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids. Breth scored a 7.5 of 10 in the event. (Above) Freshman Kendra Fitzpatrick sails to the upper bar during the uneven parallel bars competition Jan. 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids. Fitzpatrick placed seventh in the event with a score of 7.05 of 10. (Right) Freshman Grace Stark leaps into the air prior to going into her aerial run during the floor exercise Jan. 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids. Stark placed fifth in the event with a score of 8 of 10.
Leading the Leading the Storm is
Bailee Thompson Parents: Doug and Jessie Thompson
Sponsored by: What do you do for entertainment? Hang out with friends, go to other sporting events, go for drives and watch sunsets.
Accomplishment: Senior on Storm dance Of all the things you are learning, team. what do you think will be the most useful as an adult? To never give up.
What is your favorite aspect of being on the dance team? Competition day, by far. You get so pumped right before you walk on to the floor, and you have the families and the rest of the team cheering you on. It is one of the best feelings while performing. What has been your most memorable moment on the dance team? Dancing for the first time
without masks while performing our fall dance at Anoka. What annual Sauk RapidsRice event do you look forward to each year? The homecoming game. How do you make a difference at school? I try to make the most out of everything and push through the hard days.
What is your favorite restaurant and what do you order? Olive Garden. I get chicken gnocchi soup and spaghetti with a raspberry lemonade to drink.
Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
A Proud Supporter of Storm Athletics
Good Luck to All Sports Teams! 800-847-2502 • 320-632-2908
www.brandlmotors.com 14873 113th St., Little Falls, MN 56345