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Sauk Rapids Government Center Polling Location Summit Ave. N. Closed on N. Side of intersection with 2nd St. N.
Construction creates primary election detours SAUK RAPIDS — Voters may need to follow detours to precinct locations when they cast their vote for the primary election August 9. Due to ongoing construction on Second Street N, precinct 1 and 5 voters, who gather at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, will need to take an alternate route. Detours will be posted at the Second Street and Ninth Avenue intersection, routing traffic north on Ninth Avenue and east on Third Street back
to Summit Avenue and the Sauk Rapids Government Center located at 250 Summit Avenue North. The detour will be clearly posted to aid voters in getting to their polling place. The polls are open on election day from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Questions regarding the detour can be directed to the project manager, Benton County Assistant Engineer, Joe MacPherson at (320) 9685051.
Registration open for fall sports SAUK RAPIDS — Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and Middle School students interested in fall sports should meet Monday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. for a fall athletics eligibility meeting. Student participants and at least one parent/guardian should plan to attend. Middle school students will meet in the high school gym and high school students in the
Performing Arts Center, before breaking into individual team meetings. Please enter through door No. 6 on the west end of SRRHS. Practice schedules, eligibility information and all pertinent information for fall sports participation will be discussed at this meeting. Online registration is now open at http://www.isd47.org/ storm/about.
New high school student registration set Aug. 10 SAUK RAPIDS — A meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 10 for ninth through 12th grade students who are new to the Sauk Rapids-Rice District and who have not yet registered. Students will learn about school policies and activities, tour the school and register for classes. The meeting will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and should end by 11:30 a.m.
A parent(s) must accompany the student. Prior to the meeting, please complete the online enrollment form. To begin the process, visit http://www. isd47.org/register The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School is located at 1835 Osauka Road NE. Please use the main entrance – Door No. 1. Questions, call (320) 2534700.
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CLEAR LAKE — “Ready?” “Go!” “Here come the fluffy little baby Corgis, flying down the track. It is Penny Ann. Outside, it is Izzy. Izzy is the first to cross the wire. Around of applause for No. 12 Izzy,” said the announcer at Canterbury Park July 30 during heat one of the track’s first-ever Corgi dog races. Seventy-two Corgis, their owners, families and friends joined each other at the park Saturday for the chance to compete in the entertaining contests which joined both the Cupcake Festival and regularly scheduled horse races. Mitch and Cindy Mohs along with their children Jenny and Mitchell made the trip to the track with nine other fans to watch the Mohs family Corgis, Fred and Barney, compete. “It’s all for fun. Nobody makes money on it. The audience can make bets amongst each other, but not like you do for horses because there is no way to know the odds of these dogs,” said Mitch, who grew up in Sauk Rapids. The two dogs each donned a colored cape with the No. 11 as they lined up at the horse gates in front of over 16,000 people. They compet-
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Cindy (from left), Mitch and Mitchell Mohs participated in Canterbury Park’s Corgi Dog Races with their pets Barney (left) and Fred.
ed in heats four and six, each some . . . well some didn’t run up the limelight just a little lasting about eight seconds. at all. while longer didn’t leave the Some dogs ran forward, some Barney, distracted by the Corgis sideways, some backward and hullabaloo or perhaps soaking continued on pg. 3
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4-H produces pie for fundraising by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — The smell of cinnamon and freshly-kneaded pie crust filled the 4-H Lunch Stand July 28 as parents and members of Benton County 4-H came together for a pie-making performance. Over 40 kids and adults from 20 clubs filled the building at the Benton County Fairgrounds to prepare homemade pies for this week’s fair concessions. Beginning at 9 a.m., the group made 130 pies and cleaned the commercial kitchen in less than three hours. There were five crust-making stations, five people rolling dough and a station each for filling and labeling the apple, blueberry and rhubarb pies. Once the letters “A,” “B” or “R” were forked into the top crust, the pies were wrapped and frozen. They are baked for sale each morning of the six-day fair. “It’s a fun day. I always get tons of help which makes the day go by fast,” said Julie Johnson, Benton County 4-H Treasurer and Pie Day Coordinator. “Each club is required to send at least one family to help, but many do more.” Along with fresh-made pie, the 4-H Lunch Stand will serve a full menu items for all mealtimes — breakfast, lunch and dinner. “It’s the county’s only fundraiser,” Johnson said, re-
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(Above) Jill Carlson (clockwise from left), Stephanie Rahm, Alicia Belanger and Kaitlyn Maehren mix dough for crusts at Benton County 4-H Pie Day July 30. The group is from the Foley St. Pat’s and Green Acres Clubs. (Right) When given the notice it was time to clean up, Nolan Hackett, 8 of the Elk River Critters, snatched a blueberry from his bowl and gave it a taste.
ferring to Benton County 4-H. Individual clubs may have additional fundraisers. “Everything Benton 4-H needs for the entire year is paid from the money raised during fair week. It’s used for things like trophies, ribbons, livestock clinics and camps, even gates and utensils.” Johnson said most of the staple items are purchased in bulk for pie day, but the clubs often donate items as well. Cornerstone Clover 4-H Club donated all the apples this year, which were peeled,
sliced and blanched in lemon juice before the day began. The Central Minnesota Llama Club donated the rhubarb and others donated lard to ensure the flaky crusts. In addition to the handmade apple, blueberry and
rhubarb pies, the 4-Hers also make fresh strawberry pies, preparing the crusts in advance. The pies are sold by the slice or whole take’n’bake. “Every pie is sold at the fair,” said Johnson.
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SAUK RAPIDS – Ron Mastey is considered a master gardener when you talk to his wife, kids, grandkids and the nuns at the Poor Clare’s Monastery. One of his favorite things to do with the harvest is give it to charity. He donates to Poor Clare’s, the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities. His most memorable recent year was in 2014 when he gave away 2,600 pounds of food. “Those nuns sure love him,” said Mastey’s wife, Kathy. “He rings the buzzer to tell them he’s got vegetables and they all know it’s him. They get excited to see what vegetables he’s brought them that week.” For Mastey, gardening has always been a part of his life. Growing up on the farm, his family had a garden, he had a small garden while he and Kathy lived in an apartment and now, he boasts a big garden, with a wide variety of vegetables and fruit, in his yard. “I have quite a long list of food that I give away – lettuce, peppers, carrots, corn, cucumbers, zucchini, asparagus, raspberries, blueberries, eggplant, rhubarb, parsley, horseradish, dill, beets, spinach – and there’s probably more out there that I’m forgetting,” Mastey said. “It’s enjoyable to give it away and to make others happy.” Mastey is at the Poor Clare’s delivering food typically once a week. “They are his favorite place to give to because, when our son was seven, he got sick and they prayed for him,” Kathy said. “He gives to the other places too, just not as frequently, and he usually keeps a low profile about it. They don’t even know his name at Catholic
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Charities.” With all of the hard work Mastey puts into the garden, he does keep some for his wife and himself. “We freeze the vegetables and eat from the garden year round,” Kathy said. “I do a lot of canning and freezing. Our kids and grandkids enjoy it too. There are times when our kids come over with shopping lists of fruits and veggies they want.” The Mastey’s have four kids and 13 grandkids who enjoy the harvests from the garden. For each pound of food the garden produces, Mastey spends approximately an equal hour of time tending. “Sometimes I think he spends 2,600 hours out there each summer,” Kathy joked, “but he’s usually out
“I have never sold anything from my garden, just given it away.” — Ron Mastey there for four to six hours a day, weeding, tending to the plants and checking to see if anything’s ready to be picked.” Mastey also has two small greenhouses in his yard, where he starts his tomatoes, cabbage and kohlrabi in March and moves them to the garden once warm weather arrives. Throughout the growing season, Mastey spreads grass clippings in between the rows and around each plant.
“Between the grass clippings and all my time out there, it’s mostly free of weeds, just the way I like it,” Mastey said. After 35 years of donating food, Mastey has no plans to quit. “I have never sold anything from my garden, just given it away,” he said. “I like doing it because it makes other people happy and it gives me a reason to keep gardening.”
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RICE — Starlyn Spoden is no ordinary 11-year old. At first glance you'll notice a sixth grade girl who loves to dance and craft, but, as soon as she speaks, you'll realize she carries compassion, poise and wisdom beyond her years. Dyllan Smith, also 11, is special as well. This energetic young boy enjoys music, bouncing, bubbles and bike rides. But Dyllan can't tell you this. He has autism which has affected his ability to speak. Despite the children's differences, Starlyn and Dyllan are best friends. The two will hold a carnival fundraiser complete with bounce house, kids crafts, basket raffle and more at the Rice Lion’s Building, 101 Fourth Avenue NW, on August 13 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks, a research and resource development group raising awareness of autism spectrum disorder. Starlyn and Dyllan will be participating in the Autism Speaks Walk October 2 at Target Field. Autism is a mental condition which impacts the nervous system. It is characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people. The range of severity can vary and each individual suffering from autism has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. “There are so many different levels of functioning autistic children,” said Nicole Volkmuth, Dyllan’s mom. “It’s truly amazing to see the range. Each kid with autism is different from the next and the disorder is so common,
I’m surprised it’s not accepted more.” According to Autism Speaks, autism is the fastestgrowing developmental disorder in the United States, affecting one in every 68 children, yet, like many other disorders, research is widely underfunded. Dyllan and Starlyn became friends, as many children do, in the walls of a Mississippi Heights Elementary. With Starlyn’s mother, Shantal, a full-time student studying special education and substituting within the Sauk Rapids-Rice District, you might say Starlyn was pre-exposed to others with challenges. Shantal often introduces her students and children to each other while in the hall or cafeteria and it didn’t take long for Starlyn to see something special in Dyllan. “There was just a spark right away,” Starlyn said. “He’s going to be my best friend for life.” Dyllan is an affectionate child who enjoys hugging. Starlyn noticed how loving he was and when given the opportunity to sign up for the buddy program, which pairs special needs and mainstream students, Starlyn knew exactly who she wanted. “I wanted Dyllan so badly that I went up to my teacher,” she said, while crossing her fingers recalling the day. Starlyn specifically asked to be Dyllan’s partner, the teacher considered it and soon the two were buddies — for life. “Let’s say they move to a different place. He’s always my family. This family [referring to the people in Dyllan’s house] is like my second family. I love everybody here,” Starlyn said. Volkmuth met Starlyn after a teacher recommended inviting her to Dyllan’s birthday party. “It really evolved for me
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Skylar Spoden and Dyllan Smith are best friends. The two are raising money for Autism Speaks.
at the party,” Volkmuth said. “Just seeing the love and compassion she has for Dyllan— her not wanting to be with the other kids at the birthday party but rather be by his side meant more to me. She didn’t care that she wasn’t swimming laps with everyone else. She cared about Dyllan and what he wanted and she still does. It doesn’t matter where we are or what we’re doing,” Volkmuth said. Shantal isn’t surprised her daughter has chosen Dyllan as her best friend. She has witnessed Starlyn’s kindness from afar and so have others. The grade before the two were united, a teacher took a photo of Starlyn comforting another child with autism at field day. She had wrapped him in her jacket and began rubbing his shoulders. “My husband and I posted it on Facebook and we read each comment to her,” Shantal said. “It was in that moment, I saw something change in her. This connection she
had with children who have special needs began to develop at that moment. As soon as she felt how good it was to help somebody else.” Starlyn agrees that her motivation and confidence has been boosted by endless support. She said when she originally began her fundraiser for Autism Speaks she set a goal of $500. “I reached my goal in less than 24 hours and that was amazing to me,” Starlyn said. So she kept going. Dyllan’s Squad, the Autism Speaks team, hosted a lemonade stand with bounce house this summer and has currently raised over $2,000. After the success of that event, Starlyn decided on the carnival. She is confident it will be prosperous but realizes her efforts are about awareness and helping her friend Dyllan. “This means the world to me,” Starlyn said. “I don’t really have a goal. Every single penny counts.”
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Centenarian turns 107 by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — In a room filled with relatives, Lucy Siercks blew out 13 candles atop letters spelling Happy Birthday Saturday afternoon. But Siercks wasn’t celebrating a teenage birthday—rather she was rejoicing in reaching 107. Siercks was born July 25, 1909. She grew up in the small western North Dakota town of Beach on a family farm. Over the years she has married twice, managed a hotel and traveled the nation reaching every state exPHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
Lucy Siercks, of Sauk Rapids, turned 107 on July 25.
cept Louisiana and Hawaii. Siercks has been alive over the course of 18 presidential offices. Although Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt finished office a few months before Siercks was born, she claims him as her favorite because of the ranch he owned in Medora, N.D. Siercks followed family to Sauk Rapids and moved into the Good Shepherd Community at the young age of 102. She said her favorite holiday has always been the Fourth of July because she enjoys all the fireworks. The key to her longevity? “Stay away from liquor,” Siercks said. “I never drank and I don’t like the young folks to do that either.”
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the gate until well after his heat race was finished. Fred, however, took no time when his chance was up and ran to a photo-finish which placed him third, just shy of advancing to the championship. “If Fred would have ran straight he probably would have won. He ran a 45 degree angle from the 11-lane to the two-lane. He covered a lot more ground,” Mitch said. As for Barney, Cindy said, “There was so much noise the dogs couldn’t even hear us. I’m not sure if he got scared, but we couldn’t believe he didn’t take off.” Corgis are no greyhounds. The name literally means “dwarf dog.” The breed originated as a cattle herding dog in Wales. Corgis weigh no more than 30 pounds and stand at a height of about 10-12 inches. “They’re like a small fox with short legs,” Mitch said. “These guys are about 10 inches tall and a foot and a half long.” Dogs are not new to the Mohs family, but the family’s love for Corgis didn’t become evident until 2003. Mitch and Cindy were
on their way into Crossroads Center mall when Mitch, who had always liked the look of Corgis, told his wife, if there was a Corgi in the pet store, he was buying it. “I always wanted one,” Mitch said. “If there was a Corgi inside we were coming home with one. There were two and we took one but later ended up with both because his brother never sold.” Three weeks later, Mitch enlisted his daughter Jenny, now 31, into bringing the pup’s sibling home. Cindy was furious when she first found out, but within 45 minutes Cindy had fallen in love with their new dogs. “That’s why we got two again. It was fun watching them grow up together,” Cindy said. Mitch and Cindy took the trip to Salem, Mo. last February and brought home Fred and Barney, who are named after the Flintstones. The Mohs heard about the Canterbury Park opportunity from their daughter. There was no entry fee and no qualifications other than being Corgi breed. “It sounded like fun. If you ever watch a Corgi run,
5, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Independence 18th Annual Walk-A-Thon. Music, raffle, walking trails, crafts and lunch. Municipal Park, 1001 River Ave.
Sunday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — St. Joseph’s Church Annual Parish Festival. Polka Mass beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a Gorka’s chicken or ham dinner with sauerkraut and all the trimmings until 2 p.m. Music, kids games, country store, silent auction, bingo, quilt wheel, hamburger stand and more. Gun, meat and grand raffle, too. Grand raffle announced at 4:30 p.m. 68 Main Street N, Pierz. Tuesday, August 9, 5 p.m. – 2016 Arc Midstate Walk and Roll. This is a free event which raises awareness and acceptance of individuals with developmental disabilities. Sauk Rapids Municipal Park, 1001 River Ave. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Improvement 4-Hour Refresher Course. High School, 1000 44th Avenue N, St. For more information or to register, visit www.safetycenter.org or call (888) 241-1294.
Thursday, Aug. 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement 8-Hour First Time Course. Life Assembly of God, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http:// www.safetycenter.org or call (888) 241-1294. Thursday, Aug. 11, 5 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. start — Rise Against Seizures Walk for Epilepsy Foundation. Lake George Municipal Complex, 1101 Seventh Street S, St. Cloud. Register at efmn.org/walk or contact Lori Braegelmann at (320) 203-9722 or lbraegelmann@efmn.org.
Saturday, August 13, 9 a.m.-noon — Young Eagles Flight Rally sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 551. Free airplanes rides for youth 8-17. Register near Wright Aeroflight training. St. Cloud Regional Airport, 1550 45th Avenue SE, St. Cloud.
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Corgis Fred (left) and Barney are seven months old and recently each ran in racing heats at Canterbury Park.
the opportunity. “Look at them,” Mitch said laughing whole-heartedly. “They’re championship dogs. They have so much energy if they are loose and playing. They play wide open and then they sleep.” Fred and Barney aren’t guaranteed spots in next year’s races but the Mohs hope to make it back to Canterbury to challenge the Corgis again.
it’s hilarious,” Cindy said. “I went online and registered them and found out the races were full but about two weeks ago they called and said we were in.” The track had some cancellations, so the Mohs gladly jumped at the chance to spend the day with the dogs. Given the short notice the Mohs didn’t spend a lot of time practicing with the dogs and figure they’ll have better luck next year if given
Saturday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-noon — Sauk Rapids Farmers Market. Located across the parking lot from Jimmy’s Pour House and behind Refresh Nutrition. Saturday, Aug. and Starlyn’s Lion’s Building,
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Paul and Ethelyn (Thiesse) Gadway will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 6, 2016, with an open house reception from 2 to 5 p.m. at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. The couple was married Sept. 9, 1966, at First Presbyterian Church in Brainerd. Paul and Ethelyn have two children, Lisa (Tom) Raymond of Rochester and Sheila (Sean) Grambart of Champaign, Ill., and five grandchildren. Paul retired from
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As students begin to return to schools, I am reminded of the importance of doing things right and supporting our children in their quest for greatness. I am continuously reminded of the great opportunities our children have and am proud to be part of their educational journey each and every day! Sauk RapidsRice students are cheerful, hard- by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN working, and compassionate and Superintendent’s Corner they have bright futures ahead of them. This would not be possible without your continued support and engagement. Let’s remind and support them as they work toward graduation. Greatness knows no bounds. Greatness is about the little things. Greatness is about the big things. Greatness is an inspiration. Greatness is execution. Greatness is a pragmatic standard. Greatness is a moving target. Greatness is what keeps you awake. Greatness is what helps you sleep well. Greatness is recognizing things bigger than ourselves. Greatness is striving for things bigger than ourselves. Greatness is about authentic relationships. Greatness is the goal at all times. Greatness is the answer at all times. Greatness is essential. Greatness is the way we do business in Sauk Rapids-Rice.
As I prepared myself for publishing this mornor a lunch-box letter to your children wishing them ing [Tuesday], I lacked inspiration as to what I a happy day, all mean so much more when someshould include in this week’s column. one takes the time to express themselves via lead or ink. I thought about my travels, favorite prayer and Perhaps it’s the flawed appearance which upcoming seasonal events like football, hockey make them more human and likeable. Or by chance and back-to-school. Community festivals flipped it’s their permanency. through my rolodexed mind and I even contemA torn edge of paper sits on my Herald desk plated writing about one of my favorite hobbies, by NATASHA BARBER with the simple words, “I love you mom.” The curbaking. But nothing grabbed me. sive is far from perfect and the words and letters I opened my car door to start my Jeep and look like they’re riding more of a roller coaster than there it was staring back at me. It was a lightbulb, I a level plain. The paper is folded multiple times, hadn’t even known was coming. Stuck to my steering wheel airbag was a small, lime green square of paper—a small enough that it’s possible I could have easily tossed the memo without ever knowing its special message. But I didn’t. handwritten note. Without even reading it, I knew what to share. This one Not then or now. Had my son typed the message in a text, I would have simple gesture put a smile on my face. This one simple gesture read and dismissed it. Rather I’ve carried this note in my walset the mood for the day. “To the woman I love with all my heart. I hope you can let, laptop bag and more recently into my office where it is a feel me around you today. We both work so hard, but when we tangible reminder of his love. I’ve been blessed to have many of these handwritten recome together we are so powerful. Love you beautiful.” It was a simple gesture to show appreciation from the man minders over the years from parents, family, friends and even strangers. I can’t say I’ve kept them all, but many of them who stands beside me each day. There’s something to be said about handwritten commu- I do. And it’s the ones which show themselves on the most nication. It expresses a sincerity that goes beyond the words unsuspecting days that mean the most. They bring me back written upon the paper. Whether it’s an apology note to your to reality, jog my memory of the reasons I work so hard and parents at 18-years of age because you disappointed them, a remind me I am loved. journal entry to yourself expressing your deep-down feelings,
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While organizing everyday life, interruptions slow God has blessed us through friends and families the whole process down. I prefer to remain focused with several meals after the births of our children. Let’s commit to greatness and not settle for anything less! when I finally get around to starting something. My Here are just a few ideas for making meals as a Together, we will continue to achieve amazing things in our husband likewise. While working he needs someone ministry depending on the circumstance: schools and communities. to bring him water and food or he forgets to eat. I • Restaurant & grocery gift cards don’t forget, I’d just rather not be interrupted by it. • Plan on your bakeware being gone for a while. And there is my biggest battle with things my family Otherwise baking in a glass dish and transferring must do in a day . . . eat. to persons food storage once you arrive at their Inevitably we all have to eat. It’s glorious and also residence allows you keep your bakeware without so annoying! With moving twice and having a baby, having to come back for it at a later date. this year has been full of things to do. Add depen• Delivering food hot and ready in bleach free dant kids and the things are tripled. I get caught up in By Mercy Nygaard containers that you can buy at Food Co-ops allows catching up and before I know it, it’s breakfast time, the person to throw away the mess when they are lunch or dinner. When it’s already time to eat, then it Life by Faith done. Do this vs. cooking in aluminum bakeware feels too late to start making something. which can leach onto foods. New studies have There are many circumstances that can cause someone to found that long-term consumption of aluminum is a contribuhave eating become a huge inconvenience. A sickness or in- tor to Alzheimer’s disease. jury, family stress, financial burdens or natural disasters. • Whole organic fruits and veggies are great quick snacks When someone makes another a meal, it is a humbling that need next to no preparing or you can deliver them preand a loving feeling on the receivers’ end. There was thought, pared as finger food. time and money put into blessing them. They don’t have to • Buying items that last a little longer, ready to be asbrainstorm what they will eat for that meal. They don’t have sembled with an easy instruction card are great for grievous to set aside time to prep or cook the meal. And when meals are life circumstances when appetites may not be ready for days. made with quality ingredients, (not caring about calorie or fat Examples would be fresh organic salad with sides packaged content) but organic and non genetically modified ingredients, separately and a small jar of dressing. Also, jarred spaghetti that is above and beyond a blessed and grateful feeling when sauce, vegetable noodles of choice and shredded cheese can they can eat it worry free. Don’t let that stop you from bless- last a couple of weeks. ing someone with pizza or take-out because it is the thought We have been on the receiving end of so many servants’ that counts and bellies are still getting full as a delicious gift hearts blessing us. We are stocking up these ideas on different without effort on their part. ways we can serve. Thank you for letting me share with you.
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The Minnesota Twins have been playing bet12 appearances and is beginning to regress to his ter baseball of late, but they were still obvious usual lackluster stat line. On a contending team sellers as Monday’s non-waiver trade deadline like Boston, Abad will be a killer lefty-specialist approached. Despite a respectable 15-11 record if used in that role. The Twins needed more from in July and a convincing win over the first-place him, however, and he was starting to wear out. Indians on August 1, the Twins are still 20 games Pat Light, on the other hand, is a flame-throwing out of the division lead and clearly need to focus right-handed reliever that also features a splitter. on building for the future. The knock on Light is his control, but there’s no Fortunately for fans of the team, interim gendoubting the potential in his electric arm. eral manager Rob Antony was able to flip some exFinally, the team sent veteran starter Ricky by ANDY THAYER pendable veteran parts for some promising young Nolasco and fallen prospect Alex Meyer to the Sports Columnist talent with multiple years of team control left on Angels for Hector Santiago and throw-in prostheir contracts. pect Alan Busenitz. Nolasco, one of the worst The first move Antony made was trading shortstop Eduardo free agent signings in Twins history, had worn out his welcome Nuñez to the San Francisco Giants for prized pitching prospect with a notoriously patient fanbase. I wish the Angels luck with Adalberto Mejia. Nuñez was a fan favorite in Minnesota for his this guy – he’s an aging, entitled veteran with a good curveball hustle and he was a deserving all-star for his contributions in and not much else. Meyer, who hasn’t pitched since May with the first half of this season, but let’s be real here. Nuñez is re- a shoulder injury, has struggled with his control and health for ally a mediocre veteran utility player masquerading as an all- the past two seasons. It’s possible the Twins might regret giving star whose poor defense negates the value that his speed and bat up on the 6-foot-9 fireballer, but if they had to part with Meyer bring to the table. Antony did a fabulous job of selling high on to get rid of Nolasco and his bloated deal, that’s addition by Nuñez, who had absolutely no trade value as recently as three subtraction. Hector Santiago is a solid veteran pitcher who has months ago. Mejia, on the other hand, is a large, durable lefty gone 7-0 with a 2.52 ERA since mid-June. Santiago struggles a who throws in the low 90s with good command and deception. bit with his control, but he has consistently posted ERAs under Mejia is nearly ready to become a back-of-the-rotation contribu- 3.75 since his debut with the White Sox back in 2011. Unless tor at the major league level and has good feel for three pitches. Alex Meyer turns into the second coming of Randy Johnson in The Twins have currently allowed 35 more runs than any other the Angels’ system, I like this trade for the Twins. American League team, and adding a quality, young, left-handWhile I don’t know if any of the Twins’ deadline deals were ed starter at the deadline for an aging utility player is a good obvious heists, I think they made three really solid trades that trade in my book. improved the team’s pitching depth and improved their outlook The second trade the Twins made was sending lefty reliever for 2017 and beyond. While I’m still crossing my fingers that Fernando Abad to the Red Sox for pitching prospect Pat Light. the Twins look externally and bring in a new voice as their genAbad had been one of the most pleasant surprises for the Twins eral manager at the end of the season (hopefully hiring someone this year, posting a solid 2.65 ERA in 34 innings, but his hot who emphasizes a focus on using analytics as well as traditional start appeared to be a bit of mirage. Abad, who has been homer- scouting in player evaluations), I think interim general manager prone for his entire career, has allowed eight runs in his last Rob Antony acquitted himself nicely at the trade deadline. HIGH-SPEED INTERNET AVAILABLE ANYWHERE
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Council welcomes feedback for upcoming expenditures by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — A special budget meeting was held before Monday’s regular city council meeting to finalize the preliminary budget wish lists of the city’s departments. Letters will be mailed to Rice residents and feedback will be welcomed at the Aug. 22 meeting. It is undetermined whether the city will increase the levy at this time, but possible future capital outlays include a police squad car, additional part-time police officer, various roofing repairs, repair to city well No.3 and comprehensive plans to increase funds to both the park/recreation and fire department. In other council news: • A public hearing was held regarding the rezoning request of 250 Division Street from residential 1 to light in-
dustrial. Todd and Julie Griffin, of 410 First Avenue NE, attended the hearing and voiced concerns as to what the property owner intended to do on the parcel. The Rice Planning Commission expressed that the rezoning was taking place as the parcel was mistakenly zoned both residential 1 and light industrial in the past and not requested by the property owner. Marty Palmersheim, owner of the parcel, reiterated the statement. “We have no intentions at this point. If none of the neighbors have any problems, I’m okay leaving it as is but this is a bureaucracy issue.” • Adopted resolution 08012016-01 for a gambling permit for O’Brien’s Pub’s Volleyball Bash for the Cure raffle October 1. • Approved a large gathering permit for the Rice
Women of Today’s Bike Rodeo and Cookout August 17. • Awarded dust control and grading bids to Tri City Paving, Inc. and Burski Excavating, Inc., respectively for the road leading to the Rice compost site. • Rescinded the resolution 0201106-03 and adopted 080116-01 of annual appointments changing the city clerk and treasurer names to those who currently hold those positions. • Approved applying for an OSHA grant. • Affidavits for candidacy will be accepted at the city clerk’s office during the filing period of August 2 through August 16, 5 p.m. The mayor (two year term) and two city council seats (four year term) are up for re-election. Candidates’ names will appear on the November 8 general election ballot.
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Graveside services were on Monday, August 1, 2016, at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery near Little Falls for Theodore “Ted” J. Olson, Jr., age 85, who passed away Tuesday at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Theodore John Olson, Jr. was born March 5, 1931, in Sauk Rapids to Theodore Elmer Olson Sr. and Emma Julie Schuster. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Ted married June Marion Lawrence on Oct. 25, 1958. He owned and operated Ted’s
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on his face. Ted is survived by his wife, June of Sauk Rapids; children, Alan of Sauk Rapids and Laurey (Clint) Booker of Motley; brother and sisters, Ken (Maxine) of St. Cloud, Rosemary (Vernon) Bullock of Silver Bay, Marilyn Schueller of Sartell, and Lois (Duane) Paulson of St. Cloud; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dickey and Robert; sister, Helen DeLaney; and infant brother, Charlie. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com
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Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Marlys P. Grandy, age 75, of Sauk Rapids who died Saturday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate and entombment will be at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the church. Parish prayers were on Wednesday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids. Marlys was born September 13, 1940, in Sauk Rapids to Oscar and Pauline (Kardash) Walker. She married Duane Grandy on October 7, 1961, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids and they resided in Sauk Rapids all their lives.
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Marlys worked various jobs, including Shopko, Farmers and Merchants, bookkeeper for Grandy’s Granite City Towing, along with being a busy homemaker. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church, Riverside Lions Club, election judge for Benton County, and helping Duane with various Benton County projects. Marlys enjoyed
spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She loved her dogs, gardening, music and playing the piano and organ. Her faith was very important to her. Survivors include her children, Mary Jo (Jim) Swanson of Sioux Falls, S.D., Dale (Kristine) Grandy of Milaca, Deb (Greg) Bemboom of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Ashley (Kyle) Hoffman, Anthony Bemboom, Nolan Grandy, Amanda Hardick, Bailey Bemboom, Sierra Grandy, Dakota Grandy; great grandchild Tinley Jo Hoffman; brothers, Jack of St. Cloud, Ed (Pat) of Sartell, Harvey (Emma) of Sauk Rapids; sister, Elaine Hick of St. Cloud. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Duane on May 13, 2014. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016
One big tree SAUK RAPIDS — Peggy Ecker, of Sauk Rapids, was looking to hit a record with a tree which occupies much of her front yard at 801 Fifth Avenue North. But the measurements came up short. According to measurements taken by Tony Miller of the Department of Natural Resources-Forestry Division, the crown of Ecker’s Bur Oak beats the current Department of Natural Resources Big Tree Champion by 14 feet, but the height and circumference measurements are lacking. The current largest Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) in the state of Minnesota can be
found in Rochester. It stands 68 feet high and spans 80 feet. The circumference (which is measured at four and a half feet above ground) is a whopping 278 inches. The formula used by the DNR to determine Big Tree Champion total points is calculated by adding circumference in inches, height in feet and one-quarter of the crown spread in feet. PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
A Bur Oak stands over Peggy Ecker’s front yard on Fifth Avenue. It stands 58 feet high, has a crown of 94 feet and a circumference of 160.5 inches.
Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, July 18 0734 hrs – traffic hazard on 2nd St N and Summit Ave 0954 hrs – property on the 700 block of 2nd Ave S 1047 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 2nd Ave N 1317 hrs – missing person on the 700 block of River Ave N 1341 hrs – harassment on the 200 block of 2nd Ave N 1346 hrs – property on Industrial Blvd 1501 hrs – animal on the 200 block of 3rd Ave N 1525 hrs – arrest 14000 blk 15th Ave NE, Langola Township 1601 hrs – burglary on the 500 block of 3rd St S 1709 hrs – vehicle on Benton Dr and Division St 1809 hrs – driving 1908 hrs – harassment on the 1000 block of 6th Ave n 1955 hrs – animal on the 200 block of 9th Ave N 2023 hrs – trespassing on 4th Ave S 2110 hrs – driving 2325 hrs – suspicious activity 1800 blk Hwy 23 NE, St. Cloud 2 assists; 1 alarm; 2 medical calls Tuesday, July 19 0144 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1400 block 10th Ave NE 0718 hrs – 911 on the 1000 block of 4th Ave N 0747 hrs – accident on the 600 block of 2nd Ave N 0817 hrs – accident on the 100 block of 7th Ave N 0856 hrs – fraud on the 1700 block of Summit Place 0926 hrs – extra patrol on 4th Ave S 1233 hrs – records check 1423 hrs – warrant on 8th Ave N and 1st St N 1436 hrs – predatory offender 1446 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 11th St N 1602 hrs – suicidal person on the 16300 block of 25th Ave NW, Langola Township 1622 hrs – theft on the 600 block of 2nd Ave S 1639 hrs – criminal damage to property 2000 block 4th Ave N 1651 hrs – accident on the 700 block of Benton Dr S 2005 hrs – death on the 400 block of Summit Ave S 2206 hrs – animal on 4th Ave S 1 traffic stop – verbal warning issued; 4 issued permits; 1 medical call Wednesday, July 20 0136 hrs – animal on the 1200 block of Meadows Dr 0940 hrs – accident on 14th St and 2nd Ave S 1222 hrs – driving 1402 hrs – domestic on the 700 block of 8th Ave S 1513 hrs – warrant on the 700 block of 8th St N 1525 hrs – extra patrol 1553 hrs – civil on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1941 hrs – welfare check on the 400 block of Summit Ave N 2018 hrs – police proactive visit on the 100 block of 1st St S 2105 hrs – civil on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 3 traffic stops – 1 citation and 2 verbal warnings issued; 2 assists; 1 medical call Thursday, July 21 0209 hrs – suspicious activity River Ave N and 2nd St Bridge 0453 hrs – property on Summit Ave N and 11th St N 1424 hrs – welfare check on the 1800 block Eastern Star Loop 1703 hrs – civil on the 200 block of Industrial Blvd 1736 hrs – theft on the 1500 block of Providence Place 1849 hrs – utility problem on 2nd Ave N and 8th St N 1857 hrs – utility problem on the 300 block of 1st St S 1924 hrs – harassment on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1945 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of 1st St S 2223 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of 3rd Ave S 2231 hrs – missing person on the 2700 block of Ocarnia Dr 2316 hrs – missing person on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 2 traffic stops – 1 citation and 1 verbal warning issued; 4 assists; 4 human services reports
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on August 18, 2016 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Fred and Teresa Lentner requesting a variance to construct a house within the 660 ft. setback required in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: N1/2 SW1/4, Section 34, Granite Ledge Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:15 p.m. on August 18, 2016. ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting. R-31-1B
Saturday, July 23 0052 hrs – suspicious activity 800 block Golden Spike Rd NE 0226 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave S 0227 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block Benton Dr N 0604 hrs – tow 0950 hrs – property on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 1025 hrs – property on the 800 block of 2nd Ave N 1819 hrs – harassment on the 2000 block of 4th Ave N 2121 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 2212 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of 18th St NW 2 traffic stops – verbal warnings issued; 3 medical calls; 2 assists Sunday, July 24 0050 hrs – suspicious activity on 1000 block Summit Ave N NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In the Matter of the Redetermination of Benefits of Benton County Ditch No.15 Whereas, The Benton County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Benton County Drainage Authority, has determined that the benefits of record do not reflect current land values and there are additional lands receiving a benefit not included in the original viewers report and have appointed viewers to redetermine the benefits and damages from the original construction of the aforementioned drainage system, and whereas, the Viewers Report for the Redetermination of Benefits has been filed with the County Auditor, NOW, THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the Drainage Authority will hear public comment on the acceptance of the redetermination of benefits in the Commissioners’ Board Room of the Benton County Courthouse in Foley, Minnesota on August 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. All persons interested in the redetermination of benefits wanting to be heard should appear at this time. The drainage system affects certain properties in sections 2, 3, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, and 35 of Glendorado Township. If accepted, the redetermined benefits will replace those now being used and all future maintenance expenses will be prorated based upon the redetermined benefits. Notice is also given that, as a part of the proceedings, lands not originally included as a part of the Benton County Ditch No. 15 watershed have been drained into the drainage system and may be charged an outlet fee for this right. R-31-1B NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Primary Election for the City of Sauk Rapids will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 for the purpose of voting for the following offices: • Mayor City of Sauk Rapids • U.S. Representative District 6 • Associate Justice 6 Sample ballots are available for inspection at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North or on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The following locations are designated as polling places for this election: Precinct Location 1 Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North 2 Mississippi Heights Elementary School 1003 4th Street South 3 Pleasantview Elementary School 1009 6th Avenue North 4 Bridge Community Church 1702 West Highview Drive 5 Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North 6 Is A Mail Ballot Precinct Until Further Notice Dated this 22nd day of June, 2016 R-29-3B Absentee Voting Hours The office of the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer in the Government Center at 531 Dewey Street, Foley, Minnesota, will be open Saturday, August 6, 2016 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Monday, August 8, 2016 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of accepting Absentee Ballot applications and casting Absentee Ballots. Karri Thorsten Benton County Auditor-Treasurer R-31-1B
0132 hrs – suspicious activity on Benton Dr N 0836 hrs – property on the 500 block of Benton Dr N 1204 hrs – theft on 2nd Ave N 1840 hrs – unwanted 1942 hrs – animal on Benton Dr and 1st St S 2051 hrs – criminal damage to property on 6th St N 2307 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 2354 hrs – child on the 700 block of 12th St N 6 traffic stops – verbal warnings issued; 2 assists; 2 alarms; 1 medical call
Rice Police Department Activity Monday, July 18 1216 hrs – harassment on the 900 block of 4th St NE 2117 hrs - driving 1 agency assist Tuesday, July 19 1648 hrs – child on the 100 block of 1st Ave NE 2021 hrs – theft on the 400 block of Main St E Wednesday, July 20 1844 hrs – burglary on the 400 block of 7th Ave SW Thursday, July 21 1535 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block of 125th St NW 1846 hrs – theft on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW 2205 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of 1st Ave SW 2236 hrs – suspicious activity on Main St Friday, July 22 1 assist Saturday, July 23 1036 hrs – civil on the 100 block of 4th Ave NW 1 alarm Sunday, July 24 2208 hrs - driving
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In the Matter of the Redetermination of Benefits of Benton County Ditch No.13 Whereas, The Benton County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Benton County Drainage Authority, has determined that the benefits of record do not reflect current land values and there are additional lands receiving a benefit not included in the original viewers report and have appointed viewers to redetermine the benefits and damages from the original construction of the aforementioned drainage system, and whereas, the Viewers Report for the Redetermination of Benefits has been filed with the County Auditor, NOW, THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the Drainage Authority will hear public comment on the acceptance of the redetermination of benefits in the Commissioners’ Board Room of the Benton County Courthouse in Foley, Minnesota on August 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. All persons interested in the redetermination of benefits wanting to be heard should appear at this time. The drainage system affects certain properties in sections 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 of Glendorado Township. If accepted, the redetermined benefits will replace those now being used and all future maintenance expenses will be prorated based upon the redetermined benefits. Notice is also given that, as a part of the proceedings, a portion of the original drainage system has been diverted to a new outlet and may be abandon from being a part of Benton County Ditch No. 13. R-31-1B
Benton County Highway Department CSAH 4, 6 and 7 Bituminous Overlay Project Various Locations Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE Foley, MN 56329 by Karri Thorsten, County Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the CSAH 4, 6 and 7 Bituminous Overlay Project. STATE PROJECT #: SAP 005-030-004 LOCATION: CSAH 4 from TH 10 to CR78 CSAH 6 from South County Line to CSAH 4 CSAH 7 from CSAH 4 to TH23 TYPE OF WORK: Bituminous Surfacing, Aggregate Shouldering and Interim Pavement Marking LENGTH: 11.782 Miles A full notice can be viewed by going to https://egram. co.benton.mn.us/ Date: July 18, 2016 Karri Thorsten, Benton County Auditor/Treasurer R-29-3B
PUBLIC NOTICES MINDEN TOWNSHIP Monthly Meeting for August Due to the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 the Regular Minden Township Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2016 at 8 p.m. at the Minden Township Hall. Paula Fruth,Clerk Minden Township R-30-2B
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CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing. APPLICANT El Rosario, Inc. d/b/a Manea’s Meats PURPOSE To consider a Vacation Request to vacate the northerly portion of the alleyway lying between Lots 4, 5 and part of 6 and Lots 8, 9 and part of 7, Block 27, in the Original Town (now City) of Sauk Rapids to allow the expansion of a meat processing facility across the alleyway from the block occupied by Manea’s Meats and onto the property at 117, 113, and 109 3rd Avenue North. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald on Thursday, August 4, 2016, and Thursday, August 11, respectively. R-31-2B
Friday, July 22 0103 hrs – open door 0137 hrs – domestic on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 0217 hrs – suspicious activity on the800 block Benton Dr and 2nd Ave 0235 hrs – extra patrol 0237 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of 2nd Ave N 0520 hrs – tow 0541 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 3rd Ave S 0713 hrs – ordinance 0852 hrs – warrant on the 200 block of 3rd Ave S 1001 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 1027 hrs – theft on 2nd Ave N 1048 hrs – missing person on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1245 hrs – extra patrol 1400 hrs – theft on the 900 block of 3rd Ave S 1416 hrs – welfare check on the 300 block of Highview Ct E 1611 hrs – missing person on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1732 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 1st St S 1740 hrs – accident on the 100 block of 1st St S 1750 hrs – missing person on the 1100 block of Hillside Rd 1942 hrs – animal on the 700 block of ½ St S 2333 hrs – harassment 13900 block of Parkview Dr in Becker 2343 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block River Ave S 2355 hrs – burning complaint on the 700 block Summit Ave S 3 traffic stops – verbal warnings issued; 5 assists; 4 medical calls
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Hanson receives Leader Dog Award
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Tinville Lions Club President Dave Weyer (from left) stands with Bill Landwehr, Wendal Hanson, Sandy Hanson and Donna Landwehr. Hanson was awarded the Leader Dog Award at the June meeting for his help in starting the Tinville Lions Club. by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
Also receiving awards were: Centennial Award – Paul Nemeth Melvin Jones Award – Roland “Rollie” Hogrefe Helen Keller Award – Chad Pflipsen 58M Award- Theresa Hollenkamp Dream Catcher Award- Pam Bauerly
SAUK RAPIDS — A year-end awards ceremony was held at the Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions Club June meeting at Rollie’s Rednecks & Longnecks. Wendal Hanson was instrumental in starting the Tinville Lions Club. Hanson participates in the Du- chartered the Tinville club Award for his service. The elm Lions and served as the three years ago. Hanson was Tinville Lions have 52 memGuiding Lion when Duelm awarded the Leader Dog bers.
Bjork leads Cyclones to win by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Tyler Bjork provided a late lead for the Sauk Rapids Cyclones July 30 against the Brainerd Bees. A single in the seventh inning brought in two runs for the 3-1 win. The Cyclones fell to the Cold Spring Springers, state and perennial state champs, 5-1 on July 31. The team continues their
season in the region tourna- Hille pitched two. ment, starting off facing the St Cloud Beaudreau’s. Sauk Rapids 3, Brainerd 1 The Cyclones came Cold Spring 5, alive July 30 with the lateSauk Rapids 1 game single from Bjork, The Cyclones had a taking the lead in the sevtough match July 31 against enth and holding off the Cold Spring. Sauk Rapids’ Bees from a comeback. bats were silenced with only Brett DeGagne pitched sevsix hits and one run in the en innings, striking out six game. Andy Thayer pitched batters and scattering a mere five innings, Jeremy Thor- two hits. son pitched two and Jeff
Jaycees to host Punt, Pass, Kick program
SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids Jaycees will be hosting a Punt, Pass and Kick competition August 13 at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The event will run from noon to 1 p.m. with registration at 11:30 a.m. Following the competition the Jaycees will have a cookout from their fairgrounds building.
The NFL Punt, Pass and Kick program is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 6-15. Established in 1961, the PPK program is the oldest NFL youth football program. Girls and boys in five separate age divisions (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 1415) compete against each
other in punting, passing and kicking. The PPK program is free, both to organizers who host a local competition and to every youngster who wants to participate. Cleats are not permitted. For questions about this event please contact Juanita Beauchamp (320) 761-1003.
Eischens speeds to Modified win by MATT WOOD CONTRIBUTING WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Beautiful weather and a rainout in Fergus Falls brought extra fans and extra cars to the Granite City Speedway July 29. Street Stocks Two heat races kicked off the evening. Tim Johnson had an impressive win in the first heat and Justin Pogones picked up the second heat win. The feature was tight racing early-on but Brad Schmidt made his way to the front and picked up the victory. Midwest Modified With 20 cars filling the track, the Midwest Modifieds was the most crowded field of the evening. Season points leader Jeremy Nelson picked up the first win. Matt Baker outran the 20 car of Tom Gill for the second win and Randy Laage picked up the final heat victory. The feature was packed with cautions and tight racing, but at the end Nelson worked his way back to the front of the field and ran away. It was a good win for Nelson as he was in a back-up car after totaling his car in a wreck last week. Hornets The first heat in the Hornets saw Ashley Bell get a great start from the gun, holding off Paul George and Joe Martin, all the way to the finish line. The second heat was
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over quickly, as Dustin Virkus jumped out to a big lead early-on and ran away from the field. Bell pulled off the sweep picking up the feature win for her first win at the track this season. Super Stocks The Super Stocks featured two heats. The first saw the 2 car of Dave Mass start off on the outside of row one and ride a hot start to the checkered flag. In the second heat Andy Davey once again had a strong showing as he picked up the second win on the night. The feature included a long caution as the fence was repaired after a wreck tore a hole, but good work from the crew had everyone back racing quickly. Johnson had a late lead, but a brush against the wall opened the door for Mass who picked up the win. Mod Fours A single seven-car heat kicked off the Mod Fours. Matt Halls was able to hold off Keith Thell to pick up the win. When it came to the feature, Thell dominated the race running away from the duo of Trevor Roediger and Adam Prieve, extending his points lead. Modifieds Two heats were on the schedule for the Modifieds. The first saw Kevin Eder jump out to an early lead. He had no issues holding off the rest of the field. In the second
grouping, the 1JR car of Johnson found his way to the front and brought home the checkered flag. The feature was a crowded field as Don Eischens jumped out to a quick lead and torched the rest of the field winning by almost four seconds. Granite City Speedway will be dark next Friday, but back in action August 12. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and laps start at 7 p.m.
Young Eagles Flight Rally offers aviation experience for youth ST. CLOUD — Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday, Aug. 13, as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 551 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. Flights will begin at 9 a.m., with registration closing at noon. Those attending are asked to come to the main parking lot and find the event near the Wright Aero flight training facility. The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, created to interest young people in aviation. Since the program was launched in 1992, Volunteer EAA pilots have flown more than 1.9 million young people who reside in more than 90 countries.
“Free airplane rides are just part of the Flight Rally,” said Joey Schimnich, spokesman for the event. “We hope to build one-to-one relationships between pilots and young people, giving a new generation a chance to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation.” Pilots at the event will also explain their airplanes allowing young people to discover how airplanes work and how pilots ensure safety. Following the flight, each young person, will receive a certificate making them an official Young Eagle. Their name will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Ad-
venture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisc. The new Young Eagle will also be given a logbook with an access code for a complete free online flight training course offered by Sporty’s. Other activities scheduled for the flight rally include a pre-flight demonstration; coloring pages; and information on EAA Chapter 551, EAA’s Summer Air Academy Camps and regional post-secondary schools offering aviation related programs. Additional information about EAA and the EAA Young Eagles program is available via http://eaa.org, http://youngeagles.org and http://www.eaa551.org .
PUBLIC NOTICES REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, July 11, 2016 MINUTES 6:00 p.m.. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Kurt Hunstiger, Ellen Thronson, Steve Heinen, and Nick Sauer. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 6-27-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 6-27-16 Regular City Council 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 NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve 2016 Primary Election Judge Schedule and Authorize Staff the Ability to Assign Additional Judges B. Approve Training Request for Police Personnel, “Interviewing and Interrogation: Maximizing the Opportunity” C. Approve Training Request for Police Personnel, “Strategies for the Recorded Interview” D. Approve Training Request for Police Personnel, “Taser Instructor Training” E. Approve Joint Powers Agreement to Maintain a Shared Records Management System, Computer Aided Dispatch System, and Mobile Computing System F. Approve Agreement for Police Work with Geo-Comm in Developing a Software Application G. Approve 2nd Quarter 20156 Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permits H. Approve 2016 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses I. Approve Sending Police Chief and Sgt Bukowski to the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers Fall Training Conference J. Authorize SEH to Prepare a Feasibility Study for the 2017 2nd Avenue South Improvements Project Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve agenda items 9A-9J. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. El Rosario (Manea’s Meats) PUD Agreement Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Planned Unit Development Agreement including the existing building in the PUD, reservation of easement for ingress and egressto the parking area shown on the revised site plan, and with the inclusion of the sentence acknowledging the question pertaining to future expansion being included in the PUD. Discussion: Terry Wotzka clarified that it is his understanding that the alley will be put in and paid for as part of the site improvements.Wotzka noted that Engineering will attempt to ensure that the approach is put in with current City road improvement projects. Motion carried unanimously. B. Conveyance of DIM Property to HRA for El Rosario, Inc. Expansion Project Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the resolution for the conveyance of the Property to the HRA for the HRA’s conveyance of the Property to the HRA for the HRA’s conveyance of the Property to El Rosario, Inc. for its redevelopment expansion project on the condition that easement language be included in the conveyance for the new alleyway. Motion carried unanimously. C. Conveyance of Portion of Alley Property to El Rosario, Inc. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the resolution for the conveyance of the 4 foot wide strip (adjacent to the platted alley) to El Rosario, Inc. via Quit Claim Deed and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk-Administrator to execute and deliver the Quit Claim Deed and any and all other documents and take all other actions necessary related to the alley vacation and conveyance of the Property to El Rosario, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Other Staff Items A. July 25 Budget Workshop at 5:00 p.m. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m. R-31-1B
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Bowling for the gold
Durant, Moeller compete in national tournament by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
RICE – Competing in a national tournament is not something everyone can say they’ve done, but Jared Durant and Abby Moeller can. Both Durant and Moeller have bowled growing up and have competed at the high school level and now at the Junior Gold National Championships in Indianapolis. “It’s so different competing at the national level versus city and state tournaments,” Durant said. “There’s thousands more people, lane conditions are harder and the atmosphere is different. But it was fun to compete with kids from every state.” As the Sauk RapidsRice/Pierz/Upsala bowling team begins its season in the coming month, Durant feels confident coming back from Junior Gold. “I’ve figured out what I need to work on this season – my footwork, release and arm strength,” Durant said. “It was nice to have the opportunity to bowl at such a high level because you were in tune with what aspects need work. It helped me that way.” Last season, Durant was named an all-conference and all-state bowler for Sauk Rapids-Rice. This year, he’s striving for that again and getting to the 2017 Junior Gold tournament. During the tournament, Durant and Moeller were two of over 3,600 bowlers com-
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Jared Durant and Abby Moeller represented Sauk Rapids-Rice at the Junior Gold National Championships this year. This was Moeller’s second year at the tournament and Durant’s first.
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