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Combining dance, nature PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DANCE ACROSS THE USA
Gonzalez participated in both a sunset and sunrise photoshoot on Rainy Lake in Voyageurs National Park. The project has released teaser images and plans on using different images in the book set to be released early 2017.
Gonzalez stars in Dance Across the USA
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by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — A 16-year-old Sauk Rapids resident has landed herself a role in a project and book receiving national attention — and it was not because of for her writing ability. Ashley Gonzalez, a local tap dancer, was selected out of nearly 2,800 applicants nationwide to participate in Dance Across the USA, a project which combines the talents of regional dancers
ing trained lessons in ballet dented 90-day, 22,000-mile, sota,” Gonzalez said. Like many dancers, at 2 years old and continued 56-location historic trip across the contiguous U.S., Gonzalez’s story begins at Gonzalez Alaska and Hawaii. He plans a young age. She began takcontinued on pg. 2 to eventually combine his captured images into a book, which will be sold to beneÀt both the National Park Service and the National Endowment for the Arts. Gonzalez, the daughter of Sal and Stephanie Gonzalez, along with three other dancers were selected to represent Minnesota in photos that were captured at Voyageurs National Park Aug. 19 and 20, on the cusp of the National Parks Service’s 100th anniversary. “It’s really cool because Jonathan is incorporating dancing, but he’s broadening his setting to include national parks in every state. It’ll bring awareness, and it’s an honor to represent MinnePHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA
PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
Sauk Rapids resident Ashley Gonzalez, 16, was selected from 2,800 applicants nationwide to participate in Dance Across the USA, a project which combines the artistry of dance with the beauty of the nation’s parks and historic locations.
with the beauty of the country’s parks and historic locations. “By photographing talented dancers in these nationally signiÀcant locations, we will both increase interest in dance, as well
as expose people to the accessibility and majesty of our country,” said Jonathan Givens, project founder and photographer. Owner of Entertainment Photography Specialists, Givens is on an unprece-
From cutting paper to cutting hair
Fleck opens barbershop on Second Avenue N
Aiden Guggenberger, 2, of Sauk Rapids, throws a ring toward glass bottles in hopes of winning a prize Aug. 28 at the Sacred Heart Parish Festival.
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Partial intersection closed at Summit Ave N
by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — When the explosion at Sartell’s Verso Paper Mill happened in August 2012, it ended over a century of papermaking in the community. Approximately 260 employees lost their jobs and one man lost his life. “That was a stressful time,” said Lyle Fleck, the former president of Local 274, the Steelworkers Union. “My reaction was what could I do to make sure all the people I represented got the best they could. But you could see the sadness in people’s faces. Those were good jobs, well-paying jobs. A lot of those people had 40 years in. There was a lot of uncertainty as to what we were going to do.” Fleck, who had worked at the mill for 31 years, answered his question with cutting hair. Lyle’s Barbershop opened for business in Sauk Rapids on Second Avenue North last week. The shop will provide men’s and kids’ cuts; hot towel shaves and beard trims; and head shaves on Tuesdays through Saturdays. When Fleck and others lost their jobs at the mill, they received help Ànding jobs and additional schooling from Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development and the St. Cloud Workforce Center.
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Lyle Fleck, of Sartell, opened his business, Lyle’s Barbershop, in downtown Sauk Rapids last week. A former Verso Paper Mill employee, Fleck went back to school to learn how to cut hair.
“At 58, I knew it would be hard to start over at an entry-level job and I was unsure whether I could handle some of the manual labor. I had cut hair for people like my father a little bit, so I had a good idea of what I wanted to do. It was a short course and I could be back into the workforce quickly. Plus it seemed like a good job to have. My biggest challenge
was making sure I could achieve it,” Fleck said. Before entering the workforce, Fleck visited local barbershops and spoke with the men working about whether or not they liked what they were doing. Most of them did and no one told Fleck it was a horrible job. So he enrolled in Moler Barber School of Minneapolis (which has since expanded
to the St. Cloud area) and began his nine-month training. But schooling didn’t come easily. Fleck failed his Àrst exam by two questions. “I graduated from high school in 1972 and never took a test on anything in between. It was a lot of work...a lot of work,” Fleck said. “I knew it was going to
Fleck continued on pg. 3
SAUK RAPIDS — Road construction progress continues in Sauk Rapids. This week, the north leg of the Summit Avenue and Second Street N. intersection is closed due to the installation of a water main and storm sewer followed by construction of a new roadway. TrafÀc should use Ninth Ave. N. and Stearns Drive N. as alternate routes. Stearns Drive N. is open for trafÀc and the driving surface will remain gravel over the next few weeks until curb, gutter and pavement is placed. Construction between Summit Ave. N. and Stearns Drive N continues. • A poured-in-place retaining wall near the Sauk Rapids Government center is
expected to be completed by the weekend. • The new sanitary lift station construction is approximately 50 percent complete, with the installation of the new force main piping to begin soon. • Roadway construction is following immediately behind the water main and storm sewer pipe installation. • Concrete curb and gutter, followed by bituminous surfacing, will follow in the next few weeks. • The Àrst course of the bituminous bike trail has been installed west of Summit Ave N.; the portion east of Summit Ave. N. to the Holiday gas station will begin in late September/early October.
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Correction In the Aug. 25 issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald Elliot Lane’s name was misspelled. Our staff regrets the error.
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SAUK RAPIDS – The Sacred Heart Parish Festival had a different look this year as many of the attractions were held in the newly renovated church. Those in attendance were able to partake in a game of bingo, a cakewalk, basket raffle and browse for books, among other things.
The festival also included activities for kids, including a ring toss, making necklaces and jumping on trampolines from Air Maxx Trampoline Park. Amongst the activities, festivalgoers could indulge in homemade doughnuts, corn dogs, hamburgers, snow cones and more. The festival started with a mass inside the church at 10 a.m.
Elliot Lane, 3, of Sauk Rapids, enjoys a multi-flavored snow cone while he waits for the parade to start Aug. 20.
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Gonzalez continued from front__________________ learning other styles including jazz, hip-hop, pointe, ballroom and more. She attends St. Cloud Christian School and dances on the cooperative Cathedral High School Jazz Dance Team, but pursues her passion of tap dance at Keane Sense of Rhythm, a company in the Twin Cities. “Tap is my number one. I started to pursue tap when I was 13 after realizing how much I liked it at L.A. Tap Festival. Ever since then, I’ve been tapping, tapping, tapping,” she said. Gonzalez is no stranger to the spotlight. She competed internationally this summer in South Korea, earning her spot with the American Tap Company and will compete in Germany at the World Tap Dance Championships this fall. Yet, this
was her first photoshoot. “I’m always looking for opportunities, whether it’s actually dancing or a photoshoot or music video,” Gonzalez said. “I like to try everything and get the experience. So when the opportunity came up, I figured why not?” The family learned about the chance to participate in Dance Across the USA through social media. Gonzalez submitted a photo and video via the project’s website and learned she was one of the 150 selected dancers across the country to participate. Gonzalez was happy to support the project and, with no experience traveling to Voyageurs nor a professional photoshoot, found the project to be rewarding. “No matter what the ground was, we found a way to make it work,” she said. “The rock that we were jumping on for some of the shots had a big crack in it, and we had to find a way to jump without falling into the water. Just seeing how people adapted, I found really cool.” The photoshoots were taken at sunset and sunrise on Rainey Lake and the dancers not only had to
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Fleck continued from front___________________________________________ be hard, but I didn’t know how hard it was going to be.” But the early disappointment didn’t stop Fleck. The oldest person in his class, he found ways to succeed. Fleck’s drive to St. Paul was at least three hours each day. His wife, Barb, began recording Fleck’s chapters on tape, and he would listen to them during his commutes. “That Àrst test didn’t feel so good, but after I started Ànding my groove, I enjoyed school,” he said. “After my wife started reading my chapters to me, I got two Bs and the rest were As. It made a big difference. It beat the information into my head. I had three hours of listening to the chapter a day. It was great.” Fleck Ànished school in August 2013 and went on to PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER take his apprenticeship test, Lyle Fleck trims the beard of Jesse Widmer, who has been visiting Fleck every Thursday for and then master test earnabout three years for a beard trim and a head shave.
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Awnings installed at Vikings’ new home by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — As the Minnesota Vikings run onto the Àeld during the 2016 NFL home opener Sunday, Sept. 18 at U.S. Bank Stadium, some local Vikings fans may be looking for something other than their favorite players. G & J Awning and Canvas, of Sauk Rapids, recently had the opportunity to construct and install four interior awnings placed over the tunnels in the new stadium. “It’s not a huge project in the scheme of that stadium. But for us, we’re going to see this every time we watch a football game and know we had a part in it. The awnings will be on T.V. all the time when the game is on because those are the tunnels the players come out of,” said Angela Gaffke, marketing and design manager. G & J Awning and Canvas became involved with the project in December 2015 when Lawrence Sign, of St. Paul, reached out to them while bidding a sign package project for the stadium. They signed a non-competition and conÀdentiality agreement and waited, hoping they would get the job. “Lawrence could have reached out to other awning companies in the metro area, but we’ve done quite a few projects with them and have a good working relationship,” Gaffke said. “They know our quality of work and also know when it comes to complicated tasks we don’t normally shy away.” Lawrence was awarded the bid. Conceptualizing and
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Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — WildÁower carcaravan tour. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge headquarters, Sherburne County Road 9, Àve miles west of Hwy. 169. Pre-registration is requested by calling (763) 3893323 ext. 113 or (800) 877-8339, or emailing sherburne@ fws.gov. Tours are free and open to everyone. For details visit http://www.fws.gov/refuge/sherburne/. Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. — 20th Annual Old Creamery Arts and Crafts Show. 405 Main Street East, Rice. Saturday, Sept. 10, 1-5p.m. — Sauk Rapids Class of 1955 Reunion. Jimmy’s Pour House, 22 Second Avenue N., Sauk Rapids. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. — Angelman Syndrome Paint Party. St. Cloud VFW Post No. 428, 9 18th Avenue N, St. Cloud. Reserve your seat at http://prettypalettespainting. PHOTO SUBMITTED weebly.com under “events.” Corey Molitor, employee of G and J Awning and Canvas, helped install four awnings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The awnings were produced by the Sauk Rapids company. Thursday, Sept 15, 12p.m.-4 p.m. — 55+ Driving “The largest challenge to print the entire width of the Improvement 4-Hr. Refresher Course. Salem Lutheran engineering began this spring was staying within the set fabric. Minimizing seams to Church, 90 Riverside Drive SE, St. Cloud. For more and production in May. Each awning was digi- budget and creating a nice one on the large-scale unit information or to register, visit http://www.safetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. tally printed with the help clean look. Lambeau Àeld simpliÀed the process. The from Graphic Printing Solu- has a similar structure, but project took 263.5 manufac- Thursday, Sept. 15, 12:30-4:30 p.m. — 55+ Driving tion, Inc., in St. Augusta, and their lifting mechanism is not turing hours and installation Improvement 4-Hr. Refresher Course. Sartell-St. Stephen bears a logo from an advertis- as clean as what we’ve de- was complete July 21. District Service Center, 212 Third Avenue N., Sartell. For “We have a lot of Vi- more information or to register, visit http://www.safetycenter. ing sponsor. All awnings fea- signed. I like how ours turned kings fans here, so it has been org or call (888) 234-1294. ture removable fabric panels out,” Gaffke said. She included that her really exciting for all of us,” for easy change-out, and the largest structure, which is company chose to have Gaffke said. “This project Thursday, Sept. 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Beaux and Belles 20 feet by 20 feet, includes Graphic Printing Solutions, was neat because it wasn’t square dance lesson classes begin. Whitney Senior Center, a gas-shock lift mechanism Inc. digitally print the fabric just certain people who were 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information, that rotates the 425-pound panels partly because they involved. I would say ev- contact Barber at (320) 251-0385. awning upward to allow Àeld needed to match Vikings erybody here had some sort access for large equipment. purple, but also because of of input, thoughts or ideas. Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. — Diocesan Council of According to Gaffke, their large format printer. G It wasn’t only a few people Catholic Women’s 63rd Annual Fall Conference. Deadline Lawrence sign came to G & J & J did the layout and built who handled the project for early registration is Sept. 9. For additional information with a concept, but it was up the patterns in-house and through and through. It was contact Irene Schmidt at (320) 393-2472 or schmidtir@jetup. to the company to design and sent the Àles to their business truly a team effort to get it all com. execute the project to the best for completion. For the three done.” smaller units, they were able of their ability. Saturday, Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. — Community Fellowship Free Meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S., Sartell.
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Student achievement and Sauk Rapids-Rice
We continue to be fortunate to provide amazing opportunities for our children and to see continued growth and evidence of achievement. Recently, the Minnesota Department of Education released statewide results for one such measurement (MCA). Annually, I am by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN intrigued with the percentages and look forward to learning more about Superintendent’s Corner the test: what results mean in relation to individual students, school and district data performance, as well as how our students performed compared to other students throughout the state. We know our children are learning every day and performing at high levels. Sauk Rapids-Rice continuously evaluates student performance and recognizes achievement in numerous ways. We look forward to working with our students, families, teachers and administrators to evaluate performance and personalize instruction in order to best meet the needs of each child. Results from standardized tests such as NWEA (MAP), AIMSWeb, FAST and ACT demonstrate that Sauk Rapids-Rice students are performing well, but still have room to improve, particularly in certain subgroups. Academic achievement remains a priority throughout the district and community. We are proud of our students, families and teachers for their commitment and engagement. In Sauk Rapids-Rice, each child receives and has access to quality programming and is prepared for his/her future, regardless of his/her chosen path. We know our children are learning every day and performing well, but recognize and understand we must continue to look for ways to get better each and every day. Thank you for your continued partnership. Because of your support and involvement, our children will continue to experience greatness and excellence.
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I have been reminded recently of all of the excellent people I am surrounded by. There is just no way it happened by coincidence. Even when I was younger and veered away from God’s plan for me in high school. I was given a steady and caring softball coach that taught me integrity. When I got to college I had a roommate with the same qualities. Now, years later we still keep in touch and I enjoy sharing about God’s awesomeBy Mercy Nygaard ness with both of them. What makes someone excellent? I Life by Faith have witnessed that it is not someone’s accomplishments or their ability to master a great fake smile. My family and friends are entrepreneurs, stay at home parents, part timers, full timers, pastors, creators, cancer battlers and much more. Some are my husband’s friends and neighbors he grew up with. Some are people I’ve approached and started conversations with and when some pass on I am still blessed by their surviving spouses. I have come to realize that these excellent people in my life could be there on standby or we can have a relationship and learn from each other, be there for one another, and share about what God is doing in our lives with each other. And some I never would have met if we both didn’t take the chance to engage. For me, that is what makes them excellent, and God lays it out for us to play it out. Be bold and let God’s perfect love cast out fear, you will see how He will open doors to you Àlled with the chance to meet excellent people. Take the chance and make an effort to develop these relationships. My husband is very gifted, genuine and generous in meeting people that perform services for work. It is almost inconceivable the people God has brought into our lives that are skilled in so many trades and that helped us when we needed to move and Àx up our new house’s repairs. When I received a phone call from Star Publications asking if I would consider writing a weekly column, I could have said no. After much prayer and saying yes, I was able to meet some of their kind and talented staff that have lifted me up with encouragement and provided another way for God to display His hand in my life. One of our best friends is a Pastor and teacher with mad skills. His wife and him are witty and smart and they touch lives across the nation. With his podcast 3and1.org, God is now using him to touch lives all across the world. Yet, we get together often without any fancy plans and just set aside time for fellowship. We hear each other mess up our speech, watch each other get blasted in the stomach with a kickball, help each other clean up children’s messes (or not), and patch up the kids’ bloody boo-boos. That’s what makes them excellent. They’re simple humans investing in simple time with us. God will surround you with amazing people if you would only pray, be bold, take a chance and see what God has in store. You are one of those excellent people that God has made righteous through Jesus. Abide in Him and He will be able to pour through you to others for His purpose and also pour through others to lift you up for His purpose.
Congratulations, All Stars
When I was younger, my family would cap off • Sophomores – Ben Brinkman, Grace Gamma, our summer with a trip to the Minnesota State Fair. Sydney Hennes, Catherine Julius, Ben Kobluk, More often than not, that meant spending long hot Connor Kockler, Brianna Rathbun, Abigail Swandays on Machinery Hill. Mom and Dad would son, Rachel Taszarek, Kayla Hokkanen and Ashley spend countless hours looking at different waterTapio. ing units that could be utilized in the sheep barns, • Freshmen – Clarie Maurus, Amanda Voight and while my brother and I would pine for something Mikayla Zaske. more interesting like the food building or Heritage • Eighth Grade – Adam Burton, Kyle Conway and Square. Although it was a great disguise for a fam- by NATASHA BARBER Morgan Paulson. ily event away from the usual auctions and tours • Seventh Grade – Nicole Agre, Natalie Gerads, of implement dealerships across our Àne state, Ashley Harris-Houdek, Musab Nuh, Aaron Reichour trips to the great get-together usually revolved ard, Samah Tariq and Alex Vait. around farming technology and not necessarily us...at least un• Sixth Grade – Cole Ackerman, Rayna Barry, Brianna til we were selected as Academic All-Stars. Barton, Corina Miller and Franklin Morris. Somehow the word must have got out to one of my teach• Fifth Grade – Alison Andruschak, Allan Arseneau, ers that I dreamed of a state-fair day Àlled with fun organized Andrew Bemboom, Kaytlin Bittman, R.J. Carstensen-Boe, around myself rather than gate-locking mechanisms and salt- Andrew Harren, Gabby Jaskolka, Kaitlyn Kimman, Marissa lick feeders. Because right around the time I reached junior Lemm and Diego Nunez. high, I was selected to attend the Gathering of Champions. • Fourth grade – Chris Anderson, Noah Barten, Gavin This meant a t-shirt, certiÀcate, recognition ceremony and a Butkowski, Tristan Campbell, Maya Castilleja, Mason Foss, chance to sit in the elusive grandstand. Delia Gustofson, Sierra Kutzera, Jordyn Lee, Walker Loesch, The Gathering of Champions has been recognizing Min- Ethan Martin, Brynn Molitor, Lindsey Moran, Tyler Schreifnesota Academic All-Star students since 1990. Minnesota stu- els and Logan Yeager. dents are nominated by their teachers, principals and academic • Third grade – Emily Berg, Lindsey Christopherson, coaches for outstanding academic achievement in one or more Abby Feddema, Madison Fincher, Maggie Foster, Kade Gibareas: consistent top academic performers, students who have bons, Lily Gregerson, Josh Klinefelter, Noelle Larson, Savanshown signiÀcant improvements in or who have overcome na Ratka, Evan Rosenberger, Eli Schmitz, Grace Stark, Katebarriers to academic achievement, and students who are a lyn Summar, Madison Vedbraaten, Addi Welch and Abigail local, regional or state champion in a Minnesota Academic Zimpel. League Council endorsed event. The event began at our state • Second grade – Spencer Ackerman, Andrew Arseneau, capitol before it was hosted at the state fairgrounds, and now it Patrick Eichers, Evan Hoivik, Alicia Hovanes, Stella Lamis held the Àrst Friday in August at the Mall of America. baere, Kaylin Janksi, Aubrey Marketon, Liam Mick, Addison I remember how great I felt achieving such an award as a Nellis, Grant Pallansch, Lily Phillippi, Lane Piotrowski, Elsie young scholar, so I wanted to make sure the students of SR-R Redman Claire Rogholt, Elka Sowada, Grace Thompson and were recognized amongst the community members for their Isabelle Velasquez. achievement as well. Congrats to the 2016 Sauk Rapids-Rice • First grade – Evan Foy, Allison Friesen, Hayden NeAcademic All Stars. ussendorfer, Emily Lardy, Calvin Le and Rya Rushmeyer. • Seniors (Class of 2016) – Patricia Cazalvilla Torres and • Kindergarten – Summer Gerads, Rhema Knudson, MaSophee Schwanberg. son Le and Jude Washnieski.
Vikings need to be sharp early
While an NFL team’s performance in the before Zimmer arrived, then improved to 11th in preseason doesn’t always correlate with wheth2014 and 5th in 2015. For that trend to continue, er that team will be successful when the games the Vikings need to stop big plays. It’s going to actually count, it is a good sign that the Vikings be tough for opposing teams to sustain drives have looked sharp in winning all three of their against the Vikings’ smothering pass rush and preseason games so far. It is especially imporspeedy linebacker crew, but I think the young Vitant for the Vikings to be Àring on all cylinders kings can be exploited with misdirection. For inwhen the regular season begins in less than two stance, on Melvin Gordon’s 39-yard touchdown weeks, because the team's early schedule is brurun on Sunday, the Vikings aggressively pursued tal, and getting off to a good start is going to be the Áow of the play and completely abandoned by ANDY THAYER crucial if the Vikings want to repeat as division their backside containment, which allowed the Sports Columnist champions. The biggest keys for the Vikings are speedy runner a monstrous hole when he cut going to be controlling the ball on offense and back. One breakdown in defensive discipline can limiting big plays on defense. derail an entire series, and coach Zimmer is going to need to I wrote a couple weeks ago about how it’s imperative that pay extra attention to detail with his young defensive crew. the Vikings (and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, in particuThe Vikings begin the regular season with a trip to Tenlar) stretch the Àeld and develop their downÀeld passing at- nessee, where they will play a much-improved Titans squad. tack. This is still true, because it will help diversify an offense Second-year quarterback Marcus Mariota is no joke, and the whose Àrst, second and third options last year all involved Titans have invested heavily in their offensive line and runfeeding the ball to Adrian Peterson and hoping he somehow ning game this offseason. The Vikings cannot afford to look broke a big run. By opening up the passing game, the Vi- past Tennessee toward their week two matchup with division kings will become less predictable, move the chains more ef- rival Green Bay, when they will ofÀcially open up U.S. Bank Àciently, and give themselves a better chance to put points on Stadium in a nationally-televised Sunday night game. We all the scoreboard. Bridgewater had a nice series late in the Àrst know how dangerous Green Bay can be with Aaron Rodgers half last Sunday against San Diego, where he completed three under center, and the Packers’ offense will be even better this passes of 19-plus yards (including a 22-yard touchdown strike year with All Pro wide receiver Jordy Nelson back on the Àeld. to tightend Kyle Rudolph) in the two-minute offense. This Rest assured that the Packers would love nothing more than to kind of progress from Bridgewater is going to be critical to the spoil the opening of the new stadium and take control of the team's success. We all know what a healthy Adrian Peterson division race right away. In week three, the Vikings travel to can bring to the table. If the team can complement his running Carolina to face the defending NFC Champion Panthers, who with an above-average passing game, the Vikings' offense is went 15-1 last year and could easily have won the Super Bowl going to be tough to stop. if a couple plays had broken differently. Putting it simply, that On the other side of the ball, the Vikings have an athletic is not an easy schedule out of the gates for the Vikings, and E-mail to natasha@saukherald.com defense that Áies to the ball, but is still somewhat inexperi- they cannot afford to go 0-3 if they have any designs of repeatLetters to the editor and other opinion articles are welcome. enced. Head coach Mike Zimmer’s calling card has always ing as division champs. The Vikings need to be sharp early, Letters must be signed with a Àrst and last name and include an been his ability to mold talented young players into disciplined and that is why their preseason success thus far is a good sign. address and phone number. Letters should be short (under 300 defensive units, and he's done a good job with the Vikings so words) and to the point, and be submitted by Friday at 5 p.m. far. The Vikings allowed the most points in the NFL the year
Letters to the editor welcome
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Obituaries Mary W. Schreifels
Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Aug. 30, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Mary W. Schreifels, age 77, who passed away Wednesday at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman ofÀciated and burial was at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and one hour prior to the services Tuesday, also at the church. Parish prayers were at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. Mary was born Feb. 19, 1939, in Sauk Rapids to Peter and Mary (Hoeffer) Schueller. She was raised in Sauk Rapids and lived most of her life there. Mary married Eldred Schreifels on Sept. 20, 1962 at Sacred
Mary W. Schreifels
Heart Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and also worked at Fingerhut for eight years. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she volunteered at funeral lunches and for Journey in Faith. She enjoyed cooking, reading books, feeding birds, deer watching, camping and bowling. Mary was a strong, independent woman who was proud of how she raised her family. Mary is survived by her husband, Eldred of Sauk Rapids; children, Katherine
John H. Linkert
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Aug. 31, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for John Henry Linkert, age 92, of Sauk Rapids, who died Friday at his home. Rev. Paul Cloeter and Rev. Harvey Ehlers ofÀciated and burial was in the church cemetery. John was born Aug. 18, 1924, in Eagan to Andrew and Louise (Schindeldecker) Linkert. He married Ethel Trapp on April 10, 1948 at Trinity Lone Oak Church in Eagan. They lived and farmed in the Eagan area until 1967, when they moved to a farm in Mayhew Lake Township. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. John loved to farm. He was able to help his son put the crops in this spring.
John H. Linkert
He could drive a tractor all day. John planted a small garden this spring and worked hard to keep the weeds out. If he wasn’t in the garden, he was on the lawn mower. John always said, “I would rather be poor and happy, than rich and sad.” He loved everyone. Survivors include his
(Scott) Struffert of Foley; Laura (James) Lieser of Clearwater; Patricia (Paul) Hinkemeyer of Sauk Rapids,;Julie (Allen) Mattkins of St. Joseph; and Gary (Lynn) Schreifels of Sartell; sisters, Marge Rutkosky of Seattle, Wash.; and Jane Shiek of Sauk Rapids; and grandchildren, Dana, Ryan, Amy, Hali, Jeffrey, Scott, Keli, Larissa and Hannah. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Andrew Lieser; sisters, Joyce Shiek; Geneva Kulp; Dorothy Montag; Patricia Kulp; and Joan Adams; and brothers, Jim and Don Schueller. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association in lieu of Áowers. A special thank you to CentraCare Palliative Care, CentraCare Hospice and Quiet Oaks Hospice. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.
children, Charlotte Peterson (Leon Wacker) of Sauk Rapids; John A. and Dawn Linkert of Sauk Rapids; Carol and Walter Wendt of Sauk Rapids; Marianne Koenig (Mark Anderson) of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Kimberly, Vicki, Eric, Brian, Luke, Lisa, Kevin, Melissa and Robert, and 14 great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ethel; son-in-law, Greg Koenig; sisters and brothers, Louise Linkert, Mary Murphy, Anna Heuer, Frederika Schwanz, Gertrude Harstad, Andrew, Frances Heuer, Sophie Schwanz, Godlieb, Godfrey and Emma Pohl. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.
Kelly C. Fleming
After a brief battle with a very rare aggressive form of leukemia, Kelly received his call from our Lord to come home on Wednesday afternoon with his wife and family at his side. A celebration of life will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Benton Station in Sauk Rapids with a prayer and remembrance service at 3 p.m. Kelly was born on June 21, 1950 in St. Cloud to Charles and Louise (Mendel-Fleming) Erickson. He was a 1968 graduate of Sauk Rapids High School. On Feb. 15, 1970, Kelly married Dianne Loehrer. Shortly after, he was drafted by the United States Army to serve his country during the Vietnam War in which he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Being honorably discharged, Kelly returned to the Sauk Rapids area to start a family with his wife, Dianne. After 26 years of marriage, Dianne passed away in February 1996 while Àghting her own battle with brain cancer. Kelly found happiness again when he married Susan Elfering on June 20, 1998. They resided in Waite Park until the time of his passing. Kelly was employed for over 43 years by Electrolux Home Products in St. Cloud before retiring in 2012. He also held part-time jobs with Coborn’s Meat Department in Sartell and Riverboat Depot, formally know as Jerry’s, in Sartell as a bouncer. Kelly was a member of the Sauk Rapids
Kelly C. Fleming Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6992 and Machinists Union Local #623. Kelly was an avid hunter and Àsherman, along with gardening and then canning his abundant bounty of fruits and vegetables. He also enjoyed woodworking projects, which he proudly displayed in his homes. Kelly was a master at making wise “donkey” remarks and was not shy about saying them. Though Àrst and foremost, Kelly loved to spend time with Sue and their many friends just kicking back in their renovated school bus/ camper where he enjoyed cooking an assortment of food, like bouja to pork loin and everything in between, which he would generously share with his camping family on the shores of Lake Mille Lacs. But all in all, Kelly was a simple man with simple tastes. Starting with his Áowing grey locks, his many assorted skull caps, his favorite tattered blue Levi jean jacket, which was so worn it became a vest, Busch Light Beer, to the compassion, generosity and, yes, his stubbornness he showed to those who knew and loved him. Kelly was not much for
saying goodbye, it was “I’ll see ya when I see ya.” So Kelly as you soar high we say to you, “We’ll see ya when we see ya.” You will be missed by all who knew and loved you. This country mourns today because a veteran died. Kelly is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Susan (his Toots) of Waite Park; children, Jason (Karla) Fleming of Sauk Rapids; Jaime Kronenberg (Paul Johnson) of Sauk Rapids; stepson: Zachary Buettner (Kelli Wiellenberg) Avon; mother: Louise (Mendel) Erickson of Sauk Rapids; siblings: Dean Erickson of Sauk Rapids; Sandra Erickson (Steven Prescott) of Sauk Rapids; Jeffrey Erickson (Kathryn Henderson) of Sauk Rapids; four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Fleming, step-father, Sidney Erickson, wife, Dianne (Loehrer) Fleming, siblings, Linda (Fleming) Jones; Dianna Lynn Fleming; Terry Erickson; brother-in-law, George Jones. Special “Thank You’s” to the Fifth Floor Oncology Unit and Fourth Floor ICU staffs at the St. Cloud Hospital, to Doug and Emily along with the staff at WilliamsDingmann Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids, and to the many friends and family, whose constant prayers, love and support helped us through this very difÀcult time. In lieu of Áowers, memorials are preferred to the family to help with medical bills.
“Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.”
Since then I have worked for the Minnesota Holstein Association for several years and most recently the University of Minnesota Extension program in Benton County 4-H.
Back to School Q&A with new faculty
Card of Thanks______
Who or what has most inÁuenced you to become an educator? My parents were very inÁuential in my decision to take this position. My dad had taught me how to love agriculture Thank you and value its importance, and my mom taught me how to teach Name: Heidi Anderson April, Scott and Megan others and present ideas. Now I have the opportunity to pursue both of these passions, agriculture and teaching, in my home- Myers greatly appreciate evFamily: husband, Joel Anderson; sons, John, 2, and Henry, 5 town community. eryone who participated in the months friends of April Myers BenWhat are you most looking forward to throughout the eÀt on July 24th. We want to Hometown: Sauk Rapids upcoming year? To teach about an industry that I love with thank everyone who planned youth who are new to agriculture, as well as to those that have and donated to this event. It College: St. Cloud State University is gratifying to have so many been raised in agriculture-based families. people helping us in April’s What grade and subject will you teach? High school agri- Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? Yes, battle against cancer. culture courses Thank You! FFA. April, Scott and Megan Tell us about your background and experiences that have What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? When not Myers led you to this position. I was raised on a dairy farm and chasing two kids, the dog or cats, I enjoy spending time with H-35-1P participated in the Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA program as a youth. my family, being outside and volunteering with 4-H.
PUBLIC NOTICES REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, August 8, 2016 6:00PM MINUTES
6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. All members present. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Authorize Posting the Receptionist/ OfÀce Clerk Position as agenda item 9-G. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 7-25-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the 7-25-16 Regular City Council Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. B. 7-25-16 Special Budget Workshop Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the 7-25-16 Special Budget Workshop Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File A. 5-3-16 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to receive and Àle the 5-3-16 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Residents from 2nd Avenue North discussed with the Council the concerns that they have regarding break-ins, thefts, and burglaries in their neighborhood. It was noted that seventeen places in the area were hit by thieves in the month of July alone and the thieves are becoming much more agressive. The neighborhood is looking to create a Neighborhood Crime Watch, but the problem is too big for the neighborhood to tackle on its own. Residents stated that safety, especially for their children is a major concern. The residents asked what the City and the Council is planning to do to help with addressing this issue. Chief Beise said that break-ins appear to happen more often in the summer. Beise stated that the theieves are out looking for property and aren’t looking to physically harm people. He said that most thieves don’t intend to confront their victims. Beise stated that most thefts occur with unlocked garages or vehicles. Beise commended the neighborhood for organizing and creating a Neighborhood Crime Watch. He stated that it is important for neighbors to watch out for one another as the police ofÀcers cannot be everywhere. Beise said that the Sauk Rapids Police Department relies on its citizens to be their eyes and ears out in
the community. Beise concluded by saying that he wishes that more neighborhoods would partner together and look out for one another as this neighborhood is attempting to do. Councilperson Hunstiger stated that the City has added some additional police ofÀcers so that the City can be more proactive. He explained that while new police ofÀcers have been hired, the Police Department is still somewhat understaffed currently due to the new ofÀcers still being trained in. Councilperson Hunstiger said that he has been pushing for additional police help for quite some time. He stated that he agrees with the residents that this is not a fun issue in which to have to deal with. Councilperson Hunstiger also talked about the possibility of having reserve police ofÀcers and continuing to look at whether or not additional ofÀcers are still needed. Chief Beise said that he can look at addressing some of the stafÀng issues with the use of overtime, but there are constraints with overtime as well. Councilperson Hunstiger asked what constraints exist with overtime. Beise said that even with offering overtime, it may not be possible to staff fully. Councilperson Hunstiger stated that when safety and security is the issue, overtime should be used to properly patrol the City. Councilperson Hunstiger noted that the Council has been relaxed as it pertains to paying overtime to aid in cases such as this. Mayor Gunderson noted that the issue is more than just a matter of funding overtime, it is also about having staff available who can work the overtime without getting burnt out. Ross Olson discussed ramping up police ofÀcer presence in what may be “hot zones” for thieves. Olson said that the City has been for the last couple of years focusing on stafÀng and determining the appropriate stafÀng levels for the City’s police department. Residents questioned the “years” reference and why it is taking the City so long to properly staff the Police Department. The 2nd Avenue North residents asked what kind of time frame the residents are looing at before they can get some additional help from the Police Department. Mayor Gunderson discussed the length of time that it takes to train a new ofÀcer. He explained that as much as the City would like to have the new ofÀcers out now, they are unable to as the proper training needs to take place before the ofÀcers are ready to be on their own. Councilperson Hunstiger talked about the background check process and the lengthy training process for a new Police OfÀcer. He discussed how the Council changed what was going to be a part-time position on the Police Department to a full-time position to better meet the needs of the community. Councilperson Hunstiger said that he has no problem paying overtime to combat these issues until the new ofÀcers are ready to be on their own. Mayor Gunderson asked for more ofÀcer presence in this neighborhood along 2nd Avenue North. Councilperson Heinen said that he agrees with increasing police ofÀcer presence in this neighborhood. Mayor Gunderson said that the entire Council is concerned and working on the issue.
Mayor Gunderson asked about ofÀcers going door-to-door and having a presence in the neighborhood that is outside of their squad car. Beise mentioned having an OfÀcer attend a Neighborhood Watch meeting. Mayor Gunderson said that he, too, would be willing to attend a neighborhood meeting. Mayor Gunderson stated that his contact information as well as that of the rest of the City Council’s contact information is available on the City’s website. Ross Olson said that he along with the Chief of Police would be happy to facilitate a meeting at the Sauk Rapids Government Center to help residents stay connected and informed. 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve and Authorize Addendum to Annual On-Sale Liquor License for Benton Station’s Special Event B. Approve Placement of TrafÀc Control Signs in the 900 Block of 1st Street South C. Approve 2016 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses D. Approve Zoning for Phillipi Property E. Approve Finance Director’s Continuing Professional Education Request F. Award MN Blacktopping Quote for Paving the Eastern Star Trail G. Authorize Posting of the Receptionist/OfÀce Clerk Position Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9G. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. 2016 Primary Election Day, Tuesday, August 9th—Mayor Gunderson stated that the polls for tomorrow’s Primary will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. B. 8-12-16 Canvassing Board Meeting at 8:30am—Ross Olson noted that the City Council will be acting as the Canvassing Board for the City of Sauk Rapids on Friday, August 12th at 8:30 a.m. to canvass the votes from Tuesday’s Primary Election. C. Water Pressure Update—Pete Eckhoff said that the residents who were temporarily shifted to low water pressure as part of the 2nd Street North project are now back on the high pressure system. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 6:49p.m. R-34-1B
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Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, August 15 0024 hrs – warrant on 8th St N and 2nd Ave N 0940 hrs – civil 0955 hrs – welfare check on the 1000 block of Summit Ave N 1021 hrs – 911 on the 1000 block of 10th Ave NE 1232 hrs – theft on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1255 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave S 1315 hrs – 911 on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1343 hrs – suspicious activity on 5th St S and 9th Ave S 1400 hrs – theft on the 1900 block of N Benton Dr 1550 hrs – records check 1800 hrs – warrant on the 900 block of 5th St S 1811 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 1835 hrs – driving 1852 hrs – accident on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 2157 hrs – property on the 800 block of Broadway Ave S 2207 hrs – repo vehicle 7 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 11 ordinance violations; 2 assists
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, MONROE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT CLERK NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING IN THE INTEREST OF R.M.S. (Female) Born to Jedd Lanctot and Lucinda Schmirler Case Number 16-TP-26 Date of Conception: August 2011 Date of Birth: May 17, 2012 Place of Birth: Vernon County, Wisconsin IT IS ORDERED: This notice be published advising you that a petition for termination of your parental rights to the above-named child be heard at the Monroe County Courthouse, 112 South Court Street, Sparta Wisconsin, 54656, on September 9, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. You have the right to have an attorney present. If you desire to contest the matter and cannot afford an attorney, the state public defender may appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear and the Court terminated your parental rights, either a motion to seek relief from the judgment or a notice of intent to pursue relief from the judgment must be Àled in the trial court within 30 days after the judgment is entered, in order to preserve the right to pursue such relief. If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call (608) 269-8875. R-33-3B NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on September 15th, 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. Shawn Kroll requesting a variance to place a septic tank 25 ft. from the ordinary high water mark of Agricultural River (Mississippi River)(75 ft. required) in the R-3 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 9.6.7F and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 20, ABC Acres, Section 16, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:30 p.m. on September 15th, 2016. 2. 7:10 p.m. Richard and Shannon Feuling requesting a variance to construct a second Áoor addition to a non-conforming house that is 65 ft. from ordinary high water level of an Agricultural River (Mississippi River)(100 ft. required) in the R-3 Residential District. Pursuant to Section 7S5.21 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 4, Block 1, Sentinel Bight, Section 9, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:50 p.m. on September 15th, 2016. 3. 7:20 p.m. Brian Franzen requesting a variance to construct an accessory structure 100 ft. from the centerline of a County Road (125 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Section 7.1.30(a) and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: N300 ft. of the W300 ft. of the NW1/4 NW1/4, Section 15, Maywood Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:30 on September 15th, 2016. ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting. R-35-1B ORDINANCE NO. 2016-763 CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS AN ORDINANCE OPTING-OUT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593 WHEREAS, on May 12, 2016, Governor Dayton signed into law the creation and regulation of temporary family health care dwellings, codiÀed at Minn. Stat. § 462.3593, which permit and regulate temporary family health care dwellings; WHEREAS, subdivision 9 of Minn. Stat. §462.3593 allows cities to “opt out” of those regulations; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS, ORDAINS as follows: Section 10. City Code, Section 10.08 is amended as follows: OPT-OUT OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593: SECTION 1 . Pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593, subdivision 9, the City of Sauk Rapids opts-out of the requirements of Minn. Stat. §462.3593, which deÀnes and regulates Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED this 22nd day of August, 2016, by the City Council of the City of Sauk Rapids. R-35-1B SPECIAL MEETING—CANVASSING BOARD SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 250 SUMMIT AVE. N. Friday, AUGUST 12, 2016 8:30AM MINUTES 4:00 PM Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance Acting Mayor Steve Heinen called the meeting to order at 8:30am. Members present: Ellen Thronson and Nick Sauer. Members absent: Brad Gunderson and Kurt Hunstiger. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Agenda A. Abstract of Votes Cast For 2016 Primary Election In the City of Sauk Rapids Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to certify that there are no discrepancies in the Abstract for Votes Cast and direct the Àndings to be Àled with the Auditor in the County of Benton. Motion carried unanimously. The ofÀcial Abstract for Votes Cast in the City of Sauk Rapids was signed by the Council for Àling at Benton County. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 8:34 a.m. R-35-1B
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Sabraski moves past Ebert for modified win by MATT WOOD CONTRIBUTING WRITER SAUK RAPIDS — Granite City Speedway saw a packed Àeld of Midwest ModiÀeds Aug. 26 as the racing continued for the season with a classic Ànish. Midwest ModiÀeds The most crowded Àeld of the night was the Midwest ModiÀeds, which featured three heats. The Àrst saw Charlie Zander go wire to wire from the inside of row one. The second heat was a no-doubter with Travis Schulte winning the heat by nearly half a track. The third and Ànal heat of the class saw another lopsided win as Jeremy Nelson, the season points leader, clutched a large lead and never looked back. The feature started off with a full Àeld but multiple early cautions thinned it a bit. When the dust settled the race took over 30 minutes of real time to complete. A battle between Nelson and Tom Gill developed, but as the race progressed Nelson was too strong, winning the feature over Ryan Studanski and Gill by Àve seconds. Street Stocks Two heats in the Street Stocks featured two drivers with convincing wins. The Àrst saw the 10 car of Justin Vogel go Áag to Áag with an easy victory holding off Kyle Laney and Kevin Schmidt for the checkered. The second heat saw season points leader Justin Pogones bring home the win from the outside of row one in front of Eric Riley and the Davey Kruchten. In the feature, cautions were, once again, an issue early on, but when the Àeld stretched out it was a two-car battle between Charlie Shiek and Eric Riley. Shiek got the tight win, bringing home his Àrst checkered Áag in the Street Stock class. Mod Fours The Mod Fours saw a familiar name dominate the race as Keith Thell started on the outside of row one. Once the green Áag dropped, he went screaming ahead as the rest of the pack battled for second, which went to Trever Roediger with Jamie Flickinger bringing home third. The feature was once again a one-car show as Thell started in the back of the pack but quickly got to the front and cruised to a Àve second win over Trever
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SAUK RAPIDS – Leadership and teamwork were the focus as athletes from around the Central Lakes Conference gathered at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Aug. 29. “Today is about leadership,” Craig Hillier said. “There’s always something that holds you back from being a better leader, other than time. It takes courage, but know you aren’t alone.” “If you don’t play a part on the team, you won’t be successful,” said Rick Rassier. “You have to focus on the team as a whole, rather than yourself.” Hillier and Rassier led motivational talks and activities for the students. Students also learned about nutrition and athleticism in separate breakout sessions. Hillier led the group of athletes in a game of straight leg tag, as well as mingling. “Straight leg tag isn’t a pointless game. It teaches you
dents throughout the activity about things that will make a better leader. He talked about the 10 percent of people that you will have an instant connection with, the 80 percent of people who you will be able to inÁuence, and the 10 percent who will dislike you. “You need to become interested in other peoples’ lives, not just your own,” he said. “That will help you in the long run, especially with the 10 percent of people who will Ànd something instantly to dislike you for.” In another breakout session, Rassier taught teamwork and cooperation. One of the ways he did that was through a marble and tube game. “You all became engaged in the process of getting a better performance, moving the marble further down the gym without it dropping to the Áoor,” Rassier said following the activity. “It’s amazing what teamwork can do, isn’t it?” Both speakers emphasized the importance of being
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The Collision girls tennis team faced the Brainerd Warriors in the Àrst match of the season Aug. 30. While each of the doubles competitors brought a Àerce attitude into their matches, it wasn’t enough to win. Bailey Seppelt, one of the key players in the No. 1 doubles competition, was not at the match, a factor in the loss. “I think if she were here, things would have gone differently than they did,” said Jamie Hadelstad, head coach of the team. “Aside from that, I felt the girls played very well for their Àrst match. I’m looking forward to seeing what they do in the coming matches.” Grace Middendorf fell to her Warrior opponent 0-6, 0-6 in No. 1 singles. Taryn Czech lost both of her sets in
No. 2 singles 0-6, 1-6. Jordan Krueger lost 0-6, 0-6 in No. 3 singles. Ashley Grise lost her Àrst set 0-6, but came back with a little bit closer competition in a 2-6 loss for the No. 4 singles match. Partners Andrea Decker and Megan Koprek in No. 1 doubles competed in a close 4-6 match, but then fell in a 1-6 loss in their second set. Megan Bemboom and Rachel Leen lost 3-6, 1-6 in their No. 2 doubles match. Jackie Middendorf and Keanna Brudwick were focused in a 4-6, 2-6 match, but also lost to their Warrior opponents. The team continues their season Sept. 1 against Rocori. PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA
Jordan Krueger volleys a tennis ball back and forth with her Brainerd opponent during the Aug. 30 match. She lost both sets 0-6, 0-6.
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The Storm girls swim and dive team traveled to Willmar Aug. 26 for their Àrst meet of the season. While the team as a whole came in sixth with 229 points, Sauk Rapids-Rice had some great performers in the pool. Anna Lucas came in Àrst for the 200 yard IM race with an impressive time of 2:17.52, 8.5 seconds in front of the second place Ànisher. Lucas also placed third in the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:35.45. Sabel Omvongkot placed third in the 50 yard freestyle event, with a time of 26.68. Ella Benoit placed Àrst in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:13.76. The relay team of Lucas, Benoit, Madi Davis and Omvongkot placed Àrst in the 200 yard medley relay as well. “These are the girls that I expect to do well this season,” said Ray Nelson, head coach. “They were the ones that made it to state last year and I’m looking forward to seeing what they do this year.” E. Benoit, Jacelyn Rasmussen and M. Davis are the three captains for this year. Nelson feels that they are some of the strongest swimmers on the team, but they also show a great example of leadership. “We have a lot of young girls on the team this year,” Nelson said. “These three do an excellent job of guiding and teaching the younger girls what it’s like to be on the
team.”
Meet results: 200 MR: Lucas, E. Benoit, M. Davis, Omvongkot 1st 1:58.87; Brindelyn Mastey, Lily Benoit, Abigail Tangen, Maya Zaske 17th 2:15.45; Lauren Liebl, Ashley Tapio, Amber Eisenschenk, Haley Ziegler 26th 2:25.49; Madeline Ziegler, Rasmussen, Alexa Martin, Aliyah Yogerst 27th 2:25.52. 200 FS: M. Davis 9th 2:16.51; Eisenschenk 20th 2:27.38; Liebl 23rd 2:30.82; Mastey 27th 2:33.85. 200 IM: Lucas 1st 2:17.52; L. Benoit 23rd 2:48.25; Rasmussen 29th 2:55.88; Haley Davis 30th 2:56.78. 50 FS: Omvongkot 3rd 26.68; Mikayla Zaske 13th 27.99; Lillyann Timmer 35th 31.20; Ziegler 42nd 31.90; Alyssa Handeland 45th 32.02; Grace Eigen 80th 35.82. 100 FLY: M. Davis 6th 1:11.28; E. Benoit 8th 1:11.46; Valeria Flores-Bonilla 12th 1:13.85; A. Martin 32nd 1:35.28. 100 FS: Omvongkot 12th 1:01.22; Mikayla Zaske 17th 1:03.38; Flores-Bonilla 28th 1:07.63; Handeland 32nd 1:12.61. 500 FS: Lucas 3rd 5:35.45; Tangen 10th 6:12.78; Maya Zaske 18th 6:37.70; Eisenschenk 19th 6:40.07. 200 FSR: M. Davis, Maya Zaske, Mikayla Zaske, Omvongkot 6th 1:51.59; H. Davis, Tapio, Rasmussen, Olivia MacDonald 17th 2:01.94; Mastey, Flores-Bonilla, L. Benoit, Handeland 21st 2:03.45. 100 BK: Tangen 12th 1:14.00; Mastey 17th 1:16.42; Ziegler 21st 1:20.97; Liebl 22nd 1:21.22. 100 BR: E. Benoit 1st 1:13.76; L. Benoit 15th 1:23.34; Rasmussen 16th 1:23.71; H. Davis 26th 1:29.32. 400 FSR: Mikayla Zaske, E. Benoit, Tangen, Lucas 4th 4:01.36; Handeland, H. Davis, Maya Zaske, Liebl 18th 4:34.00; MacDonald, Ziegler, Gabrielle Schmit, Abigail Swanson 24th 4:51.08; Eigen, Grace Martin, Hannah Guhlke, Timmer 26th 4:59.28.
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Baker sprawls for 28 saves
Storm boys win, tie
Scrappy Storm volleyball team ready to roll by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Ethan Baker was an acrobat more than a goalie during last week’s games against Little Falls and Mount Westonka. He came in with an incredible 28 saves in two games, which helped the Storm in their 5-2 win over Little Falls Aug. 27 and their 2-2 tie against Mound Westonka Aug. 25. Sauk Rapids-Rice 5, Little Falls 2 The seniors led the Storm to a victory over the Flyers. While the Storm were behind 2-1 at the end of the Àrst half, they rallied together to pull off four goals and prevented further scoring from their opponent in the second half. Grant Marolf played a through ball to Kieren Emery for the Àrst goal of the game. In the second half, Emery assisted Sean Randolph in scoring. Then, their roles were reversed as Randolph assisted Em-
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Goalie Ethan Baker displays his acrobatic skills as he grabs the ball from an opposing player and then is forced to leap over the top to change the ball’s direction of play during the Aug. 25 game against Mound Westonka.
ery in a third goal for the team. Granite Moliga was assisted in the fourth goal by his brother Everett Moliga, scoring off a leftfooted volley from outside of the box. E. Moliga assisted Ryan Falconer for the Àfth and Ànal goal of the game. Ethan Baker saved 12
of the 14 shots against him, many he had to sprawl or dive for. Sauk Rapids-Rice 2, Mound Westonka 2 The Storm fought through a nail-biting game Aug. 25 for their home opener. Randolph played through a pass over the top of the defense to Ma-
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rolf, where he was able to score from the edge of the 18-yard box, followed by a brief celebration for the Àrst goal of the season. The second goal was made by Ramiro YanezNunez with an assist from E. Moliga on a through ball and a shot near the post. Baker made an impressive 16 saves for the team, which helped in holding off a Mound Westonka victory. The team continues their season facing off against St. John’s Prep Aug. 30 and Sartell Sept. 1.
There is a lot of excitement about this year’s Sauk Rapids-Rice volleyball team. And there should be. The Storm return four starters from last year’s team that Ànished with 17 wins and an even 6-6 record in the Central Lakes Conference. The core of their returning starters are in the front row. They include juniors Angela Konz and Bailey Becker and sophomore Staci Meyer. “With that experience comes some intangible things, like what it takes to play in the CLC each night, that you don’t have to crank on the ball everytime you touch it (that it’s OK to place shots where the defense isn’t – it still counts as a kill),” said Head Coach Dave Anderson, who has been the head coach for 10 years, in two different stints. “I have been very blessed to be able to coach many wonderful young ladies over those 10 years who are very hard working and very successful parents and professionals.” The fourth returning starter is senior defensive specialist Brooke Torvik. She strictly plays back row and will be counted on to make great passes throughout matches. Her presence, along with the quickness of the rest of the squad, should be a real strength for this year’s team. “I think teams playing us are going to wonder, ‘How in the heck are we going to put the ball away on these girls?’ They are scrappy and Áy around to the ball – we’ve had great effort so far,” Anderson said. “I like to think we have a good mix of scrappiness and a good mix of players that can put the ball away.” Last year the Storm graduated both their starting setters, but Anderson said a trio of gals, Meyer, Haley Reed and Bailey
Roscoe, are all capable of Àlling those positions this year. “Obviously you lose the experience from seniors, but two of the three have been setting for quite some time and were able to get valuable experience on JV last season. The hitters and setters take many extra reps getting the timing down,” Anderson said. “All three will get opportunities to set.” Four other volleyball players that will see a lot of playing time for the Storm are Abbey Duray, Soleil Newland, Morgan Maselter and Jessica Weber. The Storm has spent the past two weeks honing their skills during the Àrst two weeks of practice, including scrimmages in Sauk Centre Aug. 19 and at home Aug. 23. Throughout this time, Anderson has thoroughly enjoyed watching his team’s effort, citing their work ethic, hustle, desire and competitiveness as obvious strengths. Those talents will come in handy as a rugged Central Lakes Conference schedule will be a tall task for the Storm again this year. Rocori, the defending conference champion and state qualiÀer in AA last year, returns many girls from last year’s team. Anderson said Willmar, Alexandria, Sartell and St. Cloud Tech will also be stiff competition. “We have to take care of the ball, passing, serving – offensively and defensively – and be in the right position in the front row, as well as the back row, and getting it to our setters,” Anderson said. “We always want to be able to pass more consistently and accurately along with getting better, defensively, each time on the Áoor.” SR-R went to Big Lake on Tuesday, but then will have four straight home matches. They host Monticello Sept. 1, Sartell Sept. 6, St. Cloud Tech Sept. 9 and then have a 16team tournament Sept. 10.
Early scoring leads to win
Girls soccer team starts season 1-1 by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm girls soccer team put in two early goals during the Aug. 27 game against Little Falls, which boosted the team toward their 3-1 win. The win followed the Aug. 25 loss to Cambridge, where the Storm fell 6-2. Sauk Rapids-Rice 3, Little Falls 1 Senior midÀelder Jocelyn Thorson and freshman forward Chloe Stockinger helped the Storm to an early 2-0 lead over the Flyers Aug. 27. At
the end of the Àrst half, the Storm had only given up one goal to the Flyers, making it a close 2-1 game. Sophomore midÀelder Tessa Fernholz added a goal in the second half to seal the 3-1 victory for the Storm. Goalie Sydney Plemel stopped seven shots for the Storm.
despite playing relatively well in other areas. Senior defender Tori Thompson scored her Àrst varsity goal during the Àrst half of the game. Fernholz added the second goal on an assist from Anna Hasbrouck. Allison Mach made two saves in the net during the Àrst half of the game and Kjerstin Haeny made six Cambridge 6, saves in the second half. Sauk Rapids-Rice 2 The team will continue The Storm fell to Cam- their season against St. John’s bridge 6-2 on Aug. 25. The Prep on Aug. 30 and against team struggled with defensive Sartell on Sept. 1. shape and gave up a lot of breakaways during the game,
Sunstrom takes third
by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Paige Sunstrom may be new to the cross country team, but her track skills came through when she placed third at the Apollo meet Aug. 29. “I knew when she joined the team we would have a strong runner on our hands,”
said Coach Marie Zeilenga. “She’s blowing a lot of competitors out of the water.” Sunstrom led the meet for the Storm, running a time of 21:01.55 and coming within 30 seconds of a Àrst-place Ànish. In addition to Sunstrom, Julia Severson came in 24th with a time of 24:46.38, Kay-
leen Martins came in 25th with a time of 24:56.25 and Matraca Conarro came in 39th with a time of 28:10.46. All four were members of the Storm track and Àeld team last spring. Sam Ringger led the Storm for the boys, placing 14th with a time of 18:22.65. Ryan Sweeney placed 36th with a time of 20:35.40. Danny Sertich placed 39th with a time of 21:19.75. Dakota Johnson came in 41st with a time of 21:42.69. Cooper Grau-Firkus came in 44th with a time of 22:58.97. Alex Torvik rounded out the Storm in 46th with a time of 24:49.53. The team runs their next meet on Sept. 8 with a home advantage.
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Excitement is in the air
Sharing a lifelong love for athletics
Seiler amongst Hall of Fame Class of 2016 by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA
The Storm defense practices drills on the calling of defensive coordinator John Rasmussen.
Football team ready for Àrst game by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
“We have a football game on Friday and I am so excited,” Head Coach Phil Klaphake said to his players Monday afternoon at practice. “I am so excited I’ve had a hard time sleeping.” Klaphake is in his Àrst season with the team and is excited to get out on the Àeld for the Àrst time. “It’s football season, so it’s a lot of fun. The kids are excited about being together at practice and working toward our Àrst game,” Klaphake said. Over the Àrst couple weeks of practice, Klaphake has seen the hard work and dedication of the team. “They want to do well. It helps they have a great understanding of the game,” he said.
As the team begins their season though, the coaching staff recognizes the need for improvement. Klaphake hopes to start by speciÀcally focusing on improving technique – catching, throwing, placing of feet, and the overall execution of the game. “Our job is to do our job better than the other team does their job,” Klaphake said. “We are going to compete extremely hard, but do it respectfully.” The team has their Àrst game in Princeton Sept. 2, followed by a home game Sept. 9. Cody Borgert practices drills as a quarterback, running backwards and shufÁing side to side.
SAUK RAPIDS — When you ask Walt Seiler about a memorable moment in his high school athletic career, he won’t tell you about being named All Conference or Honorable Mention AllState. He also won’t tell you about receiving nine varsity letters from his three-sport career. Rather, Seiler will tell you a story about how much he loved football. “I was playing football as quarterback,” said the 1956 Sauk Rapids-Rice graduate. “I reached to hand off to my halfback coming through, and he caught me with his shoulder and knocked my two front teeth out. Back then, we never had any facemasks. We just had open-face helmets. Because I got my teeth knocked out, my mother insisted I get protection.” Seiler went on to explain that his mother took him to the sporting goods store in St. Cloud where they found a transparent plastic mask he could lace and secure to his helmet. “I was the Àrst guy around who had a facemask on his helmet and the boys gave me a rough time about it. If it had been my choice I would have never worn it, but it was the only way I could play football,” Seiler said. Throughout his life, Seiler’s love for athletics never wavered, and his diehard dedication to the Sauk Rapids Indian football, basketball and baseball teams as a student has placed Seiler in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Seiler, along with Sheila (Gadway) Grambart (’89), Jason Timmer (’04) and the late Robert “Bob” Borgert will be recognized at halftime of the Sept. 30 homecoming football game and will be ofÀcially inducted into the hall at a brunch and ceremony held Saturday, Oct. 1. “I was really pleas-
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