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The Sauk Rapids-Rice bands returned to the Performing Arts Center stage Nov. 23 after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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(Above) The Sauk Rapids-Rice varsity band performs “The Crusaders” Nov. 23 in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Performing Arts Center in Sauk Rapids. After a two-year hiatus, the Sauk Rapids-Rice school bands returned to the stage of the Performing Arts Center to present the fall concert.
(Above) Justin Reichard plays the horn with the Sauk Rapids-Rice concert band Nov. 23 during the fall concert at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The band is pictured performing “Capriccio Espagnol.” (Left) The eighth grade band, including several clarinetists, performs Nov. 23 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The band performed three musical pieces: “Against the Clock,” “Celtic Air and Dance” and “Bluesville.” R48-1B-TV
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How do you make a difference at school? At school, I am happy to help anyone, and I am a leader. What do you do for entertainment? I enjoy being outside and hanging with friends or family in my free time.
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Nelson awarded heifer as part of Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program BY MAURA WENNER STAFF WRITER RICE – Christmas came early for one 15-year-old Rice girl this October. Abigail Nelson was awarded a Charolais heifer as part of the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program. Abigail traveled alongside her parents, Kelly and Shannon, and her younger brother, Keaton, to St. Paul where she received the animal Oct. 23 at the 2021 Minne-
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Two Friend of 4-H Awards were given. One presented by Brenda Kaschmitter to Arnold’s Equipment and the other Ella Reding presented to the Rice Sportsmen’s Club. Two 4-H Leader Achievement Awards were handed out. The rst was presented by Stacie Morris to Amy Kleine, of North Benton 4-H Club, and the second was presented by Tasha Ackerman to Marcy Reding, of Pioneers 4-H Club. Two 4-H Pioneer Award recipients were awarded. One was presented by Corrine Lyon to Bonnita Bernhardt, of the St. Pat’s 4-H Club, and the second was presented by Juanita Beauchamp to Susan Wiley, of the 79’ers 4-H Club. The nal two awards were Honorary 4-H Member Awards. Corey Molitor presented to Mitch Mehrwerth, of Sauk Rapids, and the second was awarded to Rod Bemboom, of Sauk Rapids.
First-year recipients Rebecca Bastien, of St. Cloud, Central Minnesota Llama Club. Jessica Brenny, of Rice, Central Minnesota Llama Club. Michael Schlough, of St. Cloud, Central Minnesota Llama Club. Nick Dahler, of Foley, Cornerstone Clovers. Jen Bomsted, of Sauk Rapids, Graham. Maryrose Dolezal, of Minneapolis, Granite Clouds. Bethany Maus, of Pierz, Green Acres. Julie Otis, formerly of Foley, independent. Corinne Lyon, of Clear Lake, Mayhew Lakers. Heidi Bemboom, of Foley, Mayhew Lakers. Ryan Gruba, of Foley, Mayhew Lakers. Rachel Felchle, of Sauk Rapids, Minden. Sara Arickx, of Rice, Running Rapids. Melissa Schlueter, of St. Joseph, Shooting Stars. Marie Malikowski, of Foley, St. Pat’s. Sam Morris, of Foley, St. Pat’s. Brian Pozorski, of Foley, St. Pat’s.
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Five-year recipients Vicky Molitor, of Sauk Rapids, Mayhew Lakers. Amy Kleine, of Sauk Rapids, North Benton Jeff and Natasha Pleskac, of Foley, North Benton. Bryan Frana, of St. Cloud, independent. Mitch and Tasha Ackerman, of Sauk Rapids, Pioneers. Tristan and Marcy Reding, of Foley, Pioneers. Michelle Rosenberger, of Sauk Rapids, Running Rapids. Katie Zintek, of Foley, Shamrock Shakers. Kelly Pennie, of Foley, Shooting Stars. Shelly Stangler, of Sauk Rapids, St. Pat’s. Shianne Morris, of Foley, St. Pat’s. Kathy Malikowski, of Sauk Rapids, St. Pat’s.
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