Sauk Rapids Herald - May 29, 2021

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Schools back for the summer Transportation, meals provided for programs starting June 8 BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District is offering revamped summer school programs starting June 8. Steve Wagner, assistant high school principal, and Tanya Peterson, Mississippi Heights Elementary School principal, presented plans to the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board at its May 24 meeting. For some students, more time is needed to finish the school year, Peterson said. But that does not mean summer school is simply more of the same. “It’s not saying things louder and slower,” she said. “It’s not the same curriculum. It’s not the same activities.” Summer school will tackle achievement gaps and help students get back on track after a full school year in a pandemic, which spurred learning disruptions and limited interactions with peers. Sauk Rapids-Rice educators also want summer school to address students’ social and emotional needs. “We’re going to really engage kids,” Peterson said.

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Vol. 168, No. 7

Committment to

American victory Bend in the River Regional Park home to fallen soldier BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

Editor’s note: This story is compiled with information gathered from the Benton County Historical Society, Minnesota Historical Society and the Bend in the River Regional Park Master Plan-Appendix A. SAUK RAPIDS – The grounds at Bend in the River Regional Park are familiar to many. From walks with the family dog to a backdrop for senior photos, the park’s use has grown extensively since Benton County purchased the farmstead in 2002. But the stories of the people who inhabited this land are lesser known, yet plentiful. The white Queen Anne-style farmhouse, built in 1912 and now shuttered on the property, was the home of Irving Graves. He lived there with this parents, Willis and Emily, and siblings Ethel, Edgar, Stewart and Ruth. When Irving – known as Pat to some – left his home and enlisted in the military Jan. 22, 1918, he never came home to the land

so many enjoy today. A soldier in WWI, Irving was wounded just one day prior to Armistice Day and died Nov. 12, 1918. He was laid to rest in Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in Romagne-sousMontfaucon, France. Memorial Day is observed the last Monday in May; this year falling Monday, May 31. The federal holiday pays homage to those U.S. military men and women who have endured the ultimate sacrifice – giving their lives to preserve the freedoms of this country.

Graves page 7 PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Irving Graves was studying at the St. Paul Business College prior to enlisting in the United States military during WWI in January 1918. Graves died one day after Armistice Day from wounds received in the war. PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

The large building at Southside Park, named Riverside Terrace, sits atop the bank of the Mississippi River May 24 in Sauk Rapids. The entire riverside parks complex – which includes Southside Park and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park – was named The Clearing at the May 24 Sauk Rapids City Council meeting.

Welcome to The Clearing City names Sauk Rapids riverside parks complex BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk The Sauk Rapids City CounRapids’ riverside parks project is cil approved the overall complex near complete. name The Clearing at its May 24 And now, it has a name. meeting at city hall. Amenities

OBITUARIES

• Alice M. Ellefson • Stephen S. Fiedler • Mildred M. Gibbard

Marketing, of St. Cloud, and a committee of council members of the complex, which include a and staff. WhiteBox Marketing large and small building, music was hired as a consultant for the area and themed music evening, project. were also named. The recommendation was made after colThe Clearing page 2 laboration between WhiteBox

PUBLIC NOTICES • Notice of Sheriff ’s Sale - pg. 16 • Benton County Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearings - pg. 15 • City of Sauk Rapids Notice of Public Hearing - pg. 15

• Sauk Rapids-Rice Reg. Meeting, May 10 - pg. 15 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Minutes, May 10 - pg. 15 • City of Sauk Rapids Ord. No. 2021-797 - pg. 15 • Summons Notice - Berry - pg. 15

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