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Freshman Staci Meyer (from left), sophomore Madelyn Adamski, junior Megan Bemboom, senior Patricia Cazalvilla Torres, senior Adrienne Bagley, senior Kelsey Christensen, senior Sydney Bitz, senior Sophie Bitz, senior Lucas Bentrud, senior Zach Fuecker, senior Eric Burski, senior McKinley Lain, senior Richard Carriveau, junior Derek Turck, sophomore Sawyer Amo and freshman Jake Ackerman. King McKinley Lain and Queen Patricia Cazalvilla Torres were crowned during the coronation ceremony Monday night.

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Stolen vehicle chase Demolition ahead, spring road construction may be delayed ends in cornfield

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Thirty-one year old Derek Stirn, of St. James, is awaiting his first court appearance at the Benton County Jail after a motor-vehicle chase, which began in Foley and ended in Mille Lacs County on Sept. 21. Derek Stirn was arrested around noon on charges of Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Stolen Property.

At approximately 8:20 a.m., members of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and the Foley Police Department attempted to stop Stirn on Hwy 23 for operating a stolen vehicle from Dirtworks 2000, Inc. of Sauk Rapids.

When officers signaled for Stirn to stop, he instead increased speed and continued driving eastbound towards Mille Lacs County. Law enforcement officers pursued the stolen pickup until it drove into a cornfield off of Mille Lacs County Road 12 and 130th

Ave. Law enforcement officers from Benton County, Mille Lacs County, Foley, Princeton and the Minnesota State Patrol created a perimeter around the area and commenced Stirn a search for Stirn, which included the use of two K-9 units and a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter.

Stirn was eventually found hiding in a ditch near a cornfield at 11:55 a.m., and placed under arrest.

Investigating officers discovered the stolen pickup contained an ATV which was also stolen from a residence in rural Sauk Rapids.

Anyone with information about this crime or the suspects is asked to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at (320) 968-7201 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at (800) 255-1301, www.tricountycrimestoppers. org, or by texting TRITIP to 274637.

Rice approves preliminary budget

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The Rice City Council unanimously approved the preliminary 2016 budget and adopted the resolution for the certification of the 2016 preliminary levy with minimal discussion from residents at the city council meeting on Sept. 21.

Earlier last week, Rice residents received a letter explaining why the city felt the need to increase the levy, and what future contributing costs the funding would be used for. The letter listed a wish list from department heads, as well as some mandatory expenditures to meet state requirements.

The adopted levy would be a 6.9 percent increase, however Rice mayor Dale Rogholt said the percentage equates to about $26,200. This amount, along with an approximate 1 percent increase in adjusted tax capacity, would raise property taxes less than 2 percent – from 33.14 percent to 35.09 percent.

Rice treasurer Rose Olson added that this was not the highest levy Rice has had in the last 10 years, and that the adopted resolution is still preliminary. When cities submit their preliminary budgets to the county auditor, they can always reduce the amount needed, but never go over the estimated budget. Final numbers will be made known in

a truth in taxation meeting in December after the county discloses the new adjusted tax capacity with the addition of new residents and businesses to the city of Rice.

In other council news: • Unanimously adopted a resolution to allow a gambling permit to Rice Women of Today for 2015 Calendar Raffle.

• Discussed sending out winter street maintenance quote forms. Interested parties may submit quotes to the city by Oct. 16, 2015, and city council will act upon the quotes at the Oct. 19 regular meeting.

• Mayor Dale Rogholt asked public works director Mark Sauer to accompany Ken Nodo to the city property, which is adjacent to Nodo’s residence in order to evaluate and develop a plan to rid the property of invasive common buckthorn.

• Rice recreation director Bryon Marketon gave a recap on the summer recreation program, and said adult volleyball was misprinted and begins on Nov. 17.

• Kristi O’Brien, member of the Rice Fun Day committee, informed the council she would be filing applications for both the county and the city (which will be contingent upon each other) in order to close Benton County Road 2 during Rice Fun Day August 2016.

As commuters make their way through Sauk Rapids, the scenery has changed.

As part of the 3 Up the Hill county project, 137 trees – from large deciduous to small arborvitaes – have been removed with what will be 30 buildings along Second Street North, Benton County Road 3.

“They are making great progress,” said Chris Byrd, Benton County Public Works Director, of the workers. “There are still crews removing asbestos and waste material, but the demolition crew has caught up to the other subcontractors. We still have a solid two weeks of work to be done, but the project should be finished early.”

The removal of the structures and trees was scheduled to be complete by Nov. 1, but unpredictable weather could set the project back. The county hopes to have all the material removed and the foundations filled before the first snowfall, Byrd said.

Although funds were avail-

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Crews demolished a house near Second Street North on Sept. 16 as part of the “3 Up the Hill” project. Crews are expected to finish their work before the Nov. 1 deadline. able for this portion of the project to be used in 2015, further construction is still up in the air for spring.

“The county is still looking into what will happen with the project going forward in 2016.

If state funding is available for the regional project, it’s in the best interest of the taxpayers

for the county to pursue that funding,” Byrd said.

The original timeline for the road-widening project was to have bids submitted in February with approval in March, leading to an early May 2016 construction start date. However, it may be May 24 or later before the county finds out

whether they can receive additional funding.

“The county doesn’t want to start construction of the project if that will hinder funding,” Byrd said.

The county remains in discussion as to whether they will move forward or delay, as they face additional costs either way.

Giving students a second chance STEPS program provides students with a novel approach to education

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER At Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, there’s a group of students who are getting a second chance at completing their schooling career. These students are enrolled in a program called Students Transitioning to an Educational Program for Success (STEPS), which has seen results that stand by the name since its creation in the mid-1990s.

Susan Henkemeyer started STEPS with help from school and district administration and it runs through a Joint Powers agreement in St. Cloud. STEPS is an approved alternativelearning program meant for juniors.

“Sauk Rapids-Rice works diligently to support all learners, and to prepare them for post-secondary opportunities and careers,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. “Students and staff within STEPS work tirelessly to personalize instruction, and to support each learner within and outside of the education environment.”

Currently, there are three teachers involved with STEPS – Dave Anderson, Beth Gadola and Josh Bauer. They provide one-on-one attention while the students work at their own pace.

“I think it’s empowering because they can move to the next step when they’re ready,” Gadola said. “The students like

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The STEPS staff Josh Bauer (from left), Beth Gadola, Joyce Townsend and Dave Anderson work together to help students succeed in an alternative learning setting. They continue the program that was started in the mid-1990s by Susan Henkemeyer. the freedom of choice.”

There are rules for being in STEPS. One is that students must be chemically free or on the road to being chemically free, and the student assistance coordinator, Jennifer Kenning, randomly tests students. There are also rules for adequate progress, and if the required progress is not met, a committee will look for referrals.

“Students who are having a hard time getting a handle on their chemical use will have a hard time being successful in our high school or in STEPS,

and the program works to remove this barrier,” said Erich Martens, principal of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

STEPS has an open door policy, allowing the students to come to the teachers with anything.

“They can come to us with anything, whether it’s a question or concern or something else. It’s the relationship piece and the open door policy, which is a huge piece of the the program,” said Joyce Townsend, administrative assistant for the STEPS.

Many students have benefited from STEPS. Jake Voss has been feverishly working to complete his credits for graduation.

When Voss entered high school, he wasn’t focusing on school.

During his first few years, Voss would keep to himself, not letting anyone in who could help him and would throw his homework aside without a second glance when he received it.

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LOCAL NEWS

Graniteman event a success, course a hit among runners

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Jen Salzar of St. Joseph greets her husband and children near the finish line of the Mississippi River Run on Sept. 12.

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Runners gathered at Municipal Park from all around the state to participate in the Graniteman Mississippi River Run, which included a kid’s race, 5K, 10K and half marathon on Sept. 12.

This was the first year

Melissa Klocker of St. Cloud crosses the finish line.

the event was held at Municipal Park, and the new course route received positive feedback from runners, particularly Curtis Ghylin, 77, of Sauk Rapids.

“It was a very good area to run in,” Ghylin said. “They have the course right along the river, so you aren’t bothered by traffic or anything.”

Ghylin has been running since 1969, with over 30 marathons and over 50 half marathons under his belt. He ran the 10K at the Mississippi River Run, but will run another half marathon this coming Saturday, Sept. 19, in Bismarck, N.D. “I always had a secretarytype job, so I needed the exercise,” Ghylin said. “Exercise is important to me and running these races is just a byproduct of my exercise program.”

The event drew 430 participants, in a wide variety of ages.

“Running to me means stressing the importance of exercise,” Ghylin said. “And, people think that when they get older they can’t do some things, such as running. But the fact of the matter is that they can.”

STEPS continued from front “I was ecstatic about being accepted into STEPS,” Voss said. “I felt welcome, but I was nervous whether I was going to be successful in the program.”

Voss works with Josh Bauer, but will often go between teachers with help for a specific class. Working with Bauer has given Voss a new outlook.

“It gives me something to look forward to in the day,” Voss said. “It’s two hours of the day where you can just come in and do your own thing. Josh helps me focus and stay on track. I feel like I can work faster. I can go to him if I have something to talk about or if I need help with a class.

It’s like a friendship.”

Voss has had a goal of entering the military, but STEPS has accelerated that goal.

“STEPS is an eye-opener.

The military requires a high school degree, so I’m going to work as hard as I possibly can,” Voss said.

Voss feels accepted and has made friends in STEPS. For the teachers and administration, seeing and hearing of the success from current and former students are what make their job worthwhile.

“It’s been amazing to hear the personal stories of students who felt the high school was overwhelming or have been without direction or have felt a little bit lost, and then making that school smaller to them by connecting them with one teacher and having that person take a real buy-in in their life,” Martens said. “They build a trust level and begin to experience success which builds a better work ethic, and develops a focus on what it is they want to do and where they want to go.”

Brandon Sullivan was constantly bullied. He dropped out of mainstream high school classes and started taking classes online. He returned to SRR for his senior year and was finally able to see the success he wanted.

“High school has a lot of bad memories for me, but I am very thankful for the STEPS program,” he said. “My mom has been supportive, and she was the one that got me into it.

I was struggling, and that was the exact type of help that I

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Jake Voss works on his computer in the STEPS classroom.

Voss joined the program as a junior last fall and has gained credits to move towards graduation. needed.”

In STEPS, Sullivan worked with Dave Anderson.

“Dave was very nice to me. There is more individual attention, so I felt closer to the STEPS teachers than any other teachers,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan was able to complete all of his remaining credits and graduate.

As he approached graduation and thought about his future, Sullivan began to gain confidence.

“After going through STEPS and being able to get my work done and putting in the time to get my degree, I felt more confident in going to college,” Sullivan said.

Currently, Sullivan is pursuing a degree in computer programming at the St. Cloud Technical and Community College. Once he graduates, he hopes to transfer to St. Cloud State University to pursue his bachelor’s degree.

“I want to say thank you to my teachers,” Sullivan said.

“Their help and that program is

what I needed. I don’t know if I would have a degree if it wasn’t for STEPS.” STEPS has changed students’ perspective on life and academics after high school.

“Students are largely successful following graduation, no matter the path, whether it’s going into the military, going to a two or four year college or seeking employment,” said Martens.

Megan Van Heel hated high school, not paying attention in class or doing her homework, was disrespectful, and just didn’t show up for class.

She attended Sartell and Cathedral before finding her home in the STEPS program at SRR. She was able to graduate early, in December instead of May. “When I walked into STEPS, everything in there had to be positive,” Van Heel said.

“There was no getting down on each other or negative comments. It was really welcoming.”

Van Heel worked with Beth, but got to know all of the

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teachers very well.

“I’m very close with Beth, and we always keep in touch,” Van Heel said. “In mainstream, you might have some teachers that you can have that oneon-one connection with, but in STEPS, I know I can go to any of the teachers if I have something I want to talk about.

Even though I’m not in STEPS anymore, I can still go talk to them.”

Van Heel is an advocate for STEPS now that she has graduated, letting people know that they are there to help.

“I talk about STEPS all the time, because it made that much of a difference in my life,” Van Heel said.

The teachers helped Van Heel change her mentality on school and now she is pursuing a college degree, but she remembers where she came from and gives a lot of credit to those teachers that helped her get to where she is.

“In STEPS, you get that one-on-one connection, and in college, it’s not that way,” she said. “I just appreciate the STEPS teachers, because they made an impact on my life. I think everyone should appreciate what they have in STEPS.” The STEPS teachers work hard to see students be successful, and in that process, they build a deeper relationship with their students, focusing not only on academic success, but also on setting personal goals.

“If they know you care, they will try,” Gadola said. “We give them a safe environment to struggle to pass, but if they fail, they will try again.”

School and district administration witness the teacherstudent relationships develop, and recognize how important the relationship aspect is to student success.

“We continue to work collaboratively to better understand the needs, and to support each other as we prepare our students for life after Sauk Rapids-Rice,” Bittman said. “I am proud of our students and staff within the STEPS program and appreciate the work they have done to make our program, school and community better.”

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PEOPLE

The man who ran around the world

portance of running, so even the extreme Minnesota weather hasn’t stopped him.

“I have run, cautiously of course, in 102 degree heat and 45 degree-below-zero wind chill,” Rajkowski said.

“I don’t run in those extremes any more, but I can say from experience that I would rather run in the cold than the heat.”

In recent years, Rajkowski has cut back on the amount of running he does. He typically runs every other day and participates in one race per year.

“I don’t know how long

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

RICE – Bob Rajkowski has been a runner since the 1970s, but on Sept. 3, he reached a milestone that he had always dreamed of – running the distance equivalent to that of the distance around the world, a mere 24,901.55 miles.

“I feel very happy, because it’s not something you can accomplish in a weekend or a month or a year,” Rajkowski said.

When Rajkowski started running, he would run one mile and then gradually worked his way up.

“My best time for a fivemile race was 32:16, but now that I’m older, it averages 5053 minutes,” Rajkowski said.

Over the years, he has run several races and recreational trails, but one particular instance sticks out to him.

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Rajkowski and his wife were on vacation in San Antonio, Texas, and he decided to go for a run. The run was much longer than expected.

“Somehow, someplace I got turned around,” Rajkows-

ki said. “I passed the same spot two or three times and I thought, ‘this is not good. I’m going the wrong way here.’

Finally I asked someone to help me find my way back. I had to run another mile and a

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Sauk Rapids-Rice will be revealing their new mascot at the football homecoming game this coming Friday, Sept. 25. Student council has been tallying up votes from students throughout the district and plans to reveal the mascot at the football game.

In other school board news: • This year’s levy will be

decreasing by 0.58 percent, a total savings of over $50,000 for community taxpayers.

• Enrollment has increased by approximately 200 students throughout the district, from the last school day last year to the first school day this year. As enrollment has continued to increase, more teachers have been added to the district staff to decrease class sizes.

• Sauk Rapids-Rice administration has received

half after that, just to get back to the hotel. I was already 45 minutes late, and my wife was getting worried sick. I put on about nine miles that day, and I usually only run five.”

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 4:30-7:30 p.m. – First Presbyterian Church Rajkowski knows the im- Fall Festival, Henry’s Banquet Center, 6774 MN-25 Foley.

What’s Happening

Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m. – Central MN Manufacturers’ Association meeting, The Landing, 18527 County Road 154, Avon.

Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. – ACT on Alzhemier’s Caregiver’s Support Group, Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids.

many compliments on its hospitable, well-mannered students and for meeting the needs of community members.

“Sauk Rapids-Rice goes the extra mile and we are being commended for that,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of the Sauk RapidsRice School District, during the Sept. 14 school board meeting.

United States. They use spoofing technology to hide the origin of their calls. Spoofing is used by these scammers to make a Washington D.C., telephone number appear on a resident’s caller ID, thereby masking their identity and evade law enforcement.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) notes that these scammers make more than 10,000 calls per week. In the past two years, victims of this scam have reportedly lost $15 million.

If you receive a call that appears to come from the IRS, remember that the IRS does not: • Ask for credit or debit numbers over the phone.

• Require you to use one

essay/audio contest, which gives high school students the opportunity to express their views on democracy and patriotism. Each student is required to write an essay and submit a three to five minute CD on the theme “My Vision for America” by Nov. 1. First and second place in each program will receive a cash prize from the VFW Post No. 6992 and have the opportunity to advance to the district level.

The national winner of the high school bracket will receive a $30,000 T.C. Selman Memorial Scholarship Award.

The national winner of the middle school bracket will receive $5,000. In addition to the monetary awards, both winners will win an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for the 2016 VFW Legislative Conference in March.

For more information visit www.vfw.org/youth or call Mary Bauer at (320) 2535389.

specific method to pay back taxes.

• Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for failure to pay taxes.

The best way to handle such a call is to hang up the phone. Speaking with the scammers may encourage them to call again.

You can report this scam to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration as follows: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Headquarters, 1401 H Street, NW, Suite 469, Washington, DC 20005, (80) 366-4484, www.treasury.gov/tigta/oi_office.shtml.

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Friday, Sept. 25, 4:30-7 p.m. – Central Minnesota Builders’ Association Fall Tour of Homes.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m. – “Heat’s On” Elderly/Handicapped Heating Assitance Program, Keith’s Kettle, 710 Nelson Drive, Clearwater.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Living Waters Lutheran Fall Fest, 1911 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. – 6th annual Sneakers and Wheels, CentraCare Health Plaza.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Aglow One-Day Retreat, Sauk Rapids Government Center. Registration is preferred at 320-2535351 or hullveramay32@gmail.com.

Saturday, Sept. 26-27, noon-7 p.m. – Central Minnesota Builders’ Association Fall Tour of Homes.

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Youth invited to participate in essay contest The Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 is sponsoring a Patriots Pen Youth Essay contest for youth currently attending middle or high school.

Students currently attending sixth, seventh, or eighth grade at a public, private, parochial or home school can participate by writing a 300-400 word essay on the topic “What Freedom Means to Me” and submitting it by Nov. 1.

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The 7,300 square foot sales floor will bring a new outlet for residents to purchase needs, as well as an opportunity for employment. Mary Colbert, Dollar General Corporate Communications, said the business plans on hiring up to 10 employees including three full-time positions.

“Dollar General began as a local, small town business in Scottsville, Ky., in 1939,” Colbert said. “Our stores have become part of the fabric of rural America throughout the communities we serve. We should not be considered a threat to local specialty businesses. We carry a limited assortment of brands and sizes. Our grocery assortment in our traditional Dollar General stores does not include fresh meats and produce. Our general merchandise assortment includes only basic everyday merchandise.”

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Bob Rajkowski throws his hands up in celebration as he comes in from his run on Sept. 3, when his overall running career distance totaled that equal to the distance around the world.

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I will keep running now that I have reached my goal,” Rajkowski said.

One thing that has been important for Rajkowski is his faith, and he often turns to God when needing motivation or inspiration.

“From the beginning, Isaiah has always been my inspiration, particularly Isaiah 40:31. ‘They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on eagles’ wings; they will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint,’” Rajkowski said.

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Sept 30th Mens Auxiliary Burger Night

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Monday Night Bingo at 6:30 pm

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Every Thursday

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Every Day Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm • Serving Heggies Pizzas, Stuffed Pretzels

Sept. 26, 5 p.m. – Sauk Rapids High School Class of 1955 Reunion, Jimmy’s Pour House.

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10-11 a.m. – ACT on Alzheimer’s, Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North.

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2-4 p.m. – Travel Talk, Traveling as You Age and Fall Prevention, Whitney Senior Center, 527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud.

Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – St. John’s Catholic Church 31st annual Craft Fair, Swanville.

Oct. 10-Dec. 12 – Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm Magicians Program, for all girls and boys in grades K-2. Register online at www.SaukRapidsRiceOnline.org

Meetings Schedule 1st MondayPlanning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center SR Green, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumor’s 1st TuesdaySacred Heart’s St. Monica Society, 7 p.m.

Watab Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall.

Mayhew Lake Township Board, 8:45 p.m., Eugene Trushenski residence Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Development Center 1st WednesdayRecreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive.

Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club 1st ThursdaySauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW SR Jaycees, 7 p.m. Sauk Rapids VFW 2nd MondaySauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club.

3rd MondayTinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Hwy. 23 East Saint Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles (320) 529-9000.

2nd TuesdayPleasantview Elementary PTA meeting, 7 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary Minden Town Board, 8 p.m., Minden Town Hall Sauk Rapids Fire Department, 8 p.m., Fire Hall Sauk Rapids Sportsmen, Sauk Rapids Legion, 8 p.m.

Rice Women of Today at 7 p.m. at the Rice Lions Building.

2nd WednesdaySauk Rapids V.F.W. Post 6992, 8 p.m.

Sauk Rapids V.F.W. Post 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m.

2nd ThursdayTrinity Ladies Aid, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church.

Sauk Rapids Women of Today 6:30 p.m. Social time 7 p.m. meeting Sauk Rapids VFW. 3rd MondayKnights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Church, 7 p.m.

Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 7 p.m., SR American Legion 3rd TuesdayBenton Cty Historical Society, 7 p.m., Museum Building, 218 1st St. No. 4th WednesdayCentral MN Deer Hunters Assoc., 8 p.m., SR American Legion Minden-Sauk Rapids Joint Planning Board, 6 and 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center 1st & 3rd ThursdayRice Lions Club, 8 p.m.

2nd & 4th TuesdaySauk Rapids Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 6992, 6:30 p.m.

4th ThursdaySauk Rapids Chamber, noon luncheon, call 251-2940 to pre-register.

2nd & 4th MondaySR Council meeting, 6 p.m., Government Center, 250 No. Summit Ave. District 47 School Board, 7 p.m., High School Board Conference Room Sauk Rapids Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall Every MondayBright Beginnings AA Support Group, 9 a.m., Harvest Fellowship Church – AA Assistance line: (320) 202-1895, aameetinglocator.org Every ThursdaySauk Rapids AA Group, Living Waters Lutheran Church 7 p.m. – AA Assistance line: (320) 202-1895, aameetinglocator.org Every SundayDivorce Care, Seminar and Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. at Harvest Fellowship, Sauk Rapids

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OPINION

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By Mercy Nygaard What is the first skip breakfast Life by Faith thing I do? all together?

As I drag mySome may be self out of bed, so used to it, I hear our two oldest get- they don’t notice how it is ting ready, so I gather the affecting their body. A June clothes out of the hampers 2015 article on Livestrong. and toss them in the wash. com by Bridget Coila states “Pick up after yourselves that kids who eat breakfast please, we have a showing have better concentration today,” I yell as I empty during school hours than the dishwasher, pour the kids who skip the morning kids cereal, then make their meal. She continues that lunches. I get a few sips of eating breakfast every day coffee amidst all this. After can even improve menwaking up our youngest tal performance and math two (they’ll eat breakfast scores, according to a study when we get back), we are in the August 2013 issue of out the door, lock it up; yes Frontiers in Human NeuroMercy, you forgot the van science. keys inside; unlock, then When Jesus teaches us to lock it back up and end up pray He said, “Give us driving just a mile or two this day our daily bread.”above the speed limit. “Bye, Mathew 6:11. If God’s word have a great day at school.” is our spiritual food and we Van door slams. Should I know that food eaten in the pick up some items at the morning improves our menstore? No, I had better zip tal performance, how much home to finish the mountain more is our spirit going to awaiting me before noon. be nourished and improved Nothing epic happens like by reading His word as we a projectile vomit or pants start our day? wetting, but I can tell I’m That boss you have to off and something is miss- face all day long, that coing. After we eat, I get the worker or task, deadline youngest two settled into a or sickness needs prayer. movie so there are a couple I encourage you to start a of hours without as many prayer upon waking up as I distractions while thinking challenge myself to do the to myself, how am I going same. Now just because I to get everything done in left it out before I started time? And then it hits me, unpacking my list of things why haven’t I had my one- to do today does not mean I on-one with you? skipped it all together. It is Who’s you? I’m talking my joy and burden; a heaviabout my prayer time, grab- ness put on me to pray dilibing my bible and medi- gently before every time I tating on God’s word. I’m type out these letters on my talking about my time with screen. If you are reading Jesus. Spending time with this, get to it. “Rejoice alHim in the morning, from ways, pray without ceasing, the moment your feet hit in everything give thanks; the ground, is the best way for this is the will of God to start your day. He is our in Christ Jesus for you.” -1 strength when we are weak Thessalonians 5:16-18. and He is our respite when

Homecoming greatness with According you. to the definition, Congratuhomecoming relations and thank fers to a coming to you to individuor returning home, als who work bean annual event at hind the scenes to schools, colleges make our festiviand universities for ties spectacular, visiting graduates, to our homecomand a celebration.

To me, it’s a time by Dr. Daniel Bittman ing royalty and to reflect on history Superintendent’s Corner to everyone who has been a part and tradition. A time of or is currently to celebrate what involved with Sauk Rapids-Rice is for our children, families and Sauk Rapids-Rice. Each of community. Sauk Rapids- you has made and continues Rice is a special place for all to make Sauk Rapids-Rice a of us to live, learn and grow. great place. As a father, comWhether people have munity member and school children currently attend- district employee, I am proud ing the Sauk Rapids-Rice to call Sauk Rapids-Rice my School District or not, re- home.

Attendants for hometurning to the district always provides an opportunity to coming court include senior reflect, laugh and celebrate homecoming court memaccomplishments, progress bers, Adrienne Bagley, Luand people. This week, we cas Bentrud, Sophie Bitz, will have the opportunity to Eric Burski, Sydney Bitz, share and celebrate our story Richard Carriveau, Patriwith many of you in classes, cia Cazalvilla-Torres, Zach extracurricular or athletic Fuecker, Kelsey Christensen events, the Hall of Fame and McKinley Lain. Junior Ceremony and/or at halftime attendants are Derek Turck of our football game where and Megan Bemboom. we honor those who serve Sophomore attendants are our schools, community and/ Sawyer Amo and Madelyn or country. We have a lot to Adamski, while Jake Ackerbe proud of and are excited man and Staci Meyer are the to cherish these moments of freshman class attendants.

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A simple sticker

ers who came before. And, even more humiliating, Many of us remember how proud we were the number one excuse I hear for not registering is in elementary school when we returned home to avoid jury duty. with a sticker on our homework. It was a sign of According to the U.S. Census Bureau, unaccomplishment. married women of voting age increased by 29 milMost of us can recall receiving a sticker at lion between 1978-2014, but unmarried registered the doctor’s office after receiving our immunizawomen voters only increased about two percentage tions. It showed we had been brave. points.

But of all the stickers I’ve received throughMore alarmingly, the number of single out my lifetime, there is one in particular that I have been more honored to receive than oth- by NATASHA BARBER women who voted in the last non-presidential election year declined nearly 3 percent. It’s estimated ers. It’s not a scratch-n-sniff, or a puffy one with that by the 2016 November presidential election, googly eyes. It’s not large or holographic. there will be more unmarried women than married It’s a plain red and white circle sticker diswomen, which could swing the election – if they playing two simple words – I voted.

I’m not an overly political person, but I couldn’t wait to register and vote. As of last year, almost 40 percent of unmarbe able to step inside a polling place and express my views as ried women were unregistered as well, including 10 million a legal citizen of the United States. Through elections, I may single women under age 30.

What are we waiting for? We talk about inequality, glass not have always chosen the winner, nor have I always continued to like the politician I voted for, but I have never been ceilings and equal wages, yet sit complacent while our votes sorry I voted. So I don’t understand why others steer clear of go unheard. Susan B. Anthony herself said, “There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make exercising their privilege.

This past Tuesday marked the third anniversary of Na- laws and elect lawmakers.” Voting could be the most passive tional Voter Registration Day. It seems a shame that in a and peaceful way to stand for something, so get out and do country founded on democracy, we need a proclaimed day to it. No one needs to know whom you voted for, no one needs entice citizens to exercise one of their most important free- to know your political views; you can simply cast your vote doms. It’s an embarrassment – that although women have not inconspicuously within a closed poll curtain.

You can feel brave, you can feel accomplished and you yet had the right to vote in America for 100 years – some choose to remain unregistered, ignoring the struggle of lead- can have a sticker.

Fighting for success

between his sophomore and junior years, while I have known about the STEPS program at Andrew was out fishing on a lake, our mom was Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, and have had sevworking hard to get him into the program, and he eral cousins who graduated in part from the help of was accepted. the program.

Since entering the program, Andrew has But now, the program resonates with me a litbeen able to make up credits, but he still has more tle bit more than I expected. It hits a personal note than a few to go to reach graduation in May. While with me as my younger brother, Andrew, is working to graduate this coming spring with the help of By Anna Saldana he has been putting in the work to gain back some There and of his credits, I’ve noticed a mentality change in STEPS. Back Again him and as his older sister, it makes me proud.

Andrew was accepted into the program as a For about six months, Andrew has been junior in the fall of 2014, after academic struggles contemplating the possibility of attending college for a diesel that date back to middle school.

My brother is extremely smart if he chooses to try, which mechanic degree. I was still living in Phoenix when I got the is why he was placed in higher-level middle school classes. phone call from my mom saying that Andrew was thinking With the pace the class moved, Andrew was unable to keep about school, and even the possibility of coming to a school up, and he began to struggle with homework and classwork, in Phoenix, if I was still living there. Let’s just say I was so and it was tough to watch. As his older sister, I felt like there shocked that I’m glad I was sitting down.

While Phoenix is off both mine and Andrew’s radar, the was something I should have been doing. I even tried to help him with homework, but it just became an impossible chal- idea of furthering his education is not. Over the summer, he began expressing interest in the diesel mechanic program at lenge for him.

From there on out, Andrew began a spiral of not car- St. Cloud Technical and Community College. ing about school – not paying attention in class, avoiding Early last week, Andrew submitted his application for the the homework that he should have been turning in – which program to cheers from our family and his STEPS teachers. resulted in the inevitable failing grade on more assignments College is a huge step, which I know from experience, than I can count. and there aren’t enough words to express how proud I am of I hate school and I’m never going to college, is what he my brother for taking that step. Now, when’s his first day of would tell us. class again?

This is where the STEPS program came in. Andrew was For more information on the program and to hear about behind on his credits and it began to look like graduation was how it helps students succeed, see the front page article, further off in the distance than we thought. In the summer “Giving students a second chance.”

Vikings rebound nicely in week two win

rival would have put the team in a serious hole to The Minnesota Vikings and their fans were start the season. Instead, the Vikings are now in reeling after a deflating 20-3 loss in their seasole possession of second place in the NFC North son opener to the San Francisco 49ers. This as they prepare for a tough slate of games against was supposed to be the season where the young three consecutive playoff-caliber AFC West diVikings took a step forward into the upper echvision foes. San Diego, Denver and Kansas City elon of NFC teams, but if the Monday night will pose three unique challenges for the Vikings opener was any indication, the Vikings most who are going to have to find a way to consistently definitely were not ready for prime time. However, things change quickly in the NFL. After by ANDY THAYER move the ball and put up points against teams that Sunday’s 26-16 victory over division rival SPORTS COLUMNIST can light up the scoreboard.

The best sign from last Sunday’s game was Detroit, the Vikings seem to be back on track. the resurgence of Adrian Peterson, who had 134 We learn the same lesson every year: you can’t draw accurate conclusions about NFL teams after just one yards on the ground and another 58 in the passing game.

When Peterson and the Vikings’ offensive line turn in perforweek.

The Minnesota Vikings that showed up in week one and mances like that, it demoralizes and punishes opposing deweek two looked like two entirely different teams. The week fenses. Another nice side effect of a successful running game one team had weak and indecisive line play on both sides of is that it burns a ton of clock and keeps opposing offenses off the ball, an inaccurate quarterback who struggled to progress the field and out of rhythm. That’s going to be especially key through his reads while running for his life, and a defense that against quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Peyton Manning, who appeared afraid to take on blockers and tackle the ball carrier. are both still capable of shredding the Vikings’ secondary deIn week two, the Vikings mauled the Lions in the trenches, spite being a little long in the tooth. Denver and Kansas City repeatedly laid big hits on the Detroit ball carriers and ran also boast defensive lines that can really get after opposing and passed the ball effectively. I’m not sure what head coach quarterbacks, and the pass blocking capability of the Vikings’ Mike Zimmer said to the team during last week’s practices, offensive line is definitely going to be tested. If the Vikings’ but the message worked and obviously had a major effect on linemen play like they did last Sunday and are able to estabthe team. I didn’t see any significant tactical shifts between lish their running game, however, the Vikings should be able the two games, but there was a massive difference in inten- to mitigate the impact of those pass rushes.

Last Sunday, the Vikings played with an edge. They set sity and execution level. In week two, the Vikings carried themselves with swagger and poise, and I think the dramatic a physical tone all over the field and it paid off in a decisive change in play stemmed from more than simply being in front victory. If the Vikings can continue to play that way and control the line of scrimmage, they should be able to survive their of the team’s home crowd.

The win against Detroit was big for the Vikings, be- difficult early schedule and keep their heads above water until cause falling to 0-2 and losing a home game to a division the schedule lightens up in week six.

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From Sauk Rapids to Ciudad Victoria, Mexico

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER Many people can only imagine themselves being a marathon runner, but for Curtis Ghylin, 77, of Sauk Rapids, it’s a reality; with a career race distance that stretches from the heart of Sauk Rapids to the city streets of Ciudad Victoria, Mexico.

Since beginning his running career in 1969, Ghylin has completed 30 marathons and 75 half marathons, for a total of 1768.5 miles in races alone.

“You have a responsibility to have good health, and that’s what has kept me going,” Ghylin said.

And, then there’s his regular running routine.

“I try to run roughly 2025 miles per week to stay in shape,” Ghylin said.

Over the years, Ghylin has run with a running group in St. Cloud, but as he’s gotten older, he hasn’t participated in the group as much, as they train for faster mileage than he can run.

“When you’re younger, a six- or seven-minute mile is good and a 10-minute mile as you get older,” Ghylin said. “If I can do a nine- or 10-minute mile, I feel pretty good.”

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Curtis Ghylin, 77 of Sauk Rapids, has run 1768.5 race miles since 1969, comprised primarily from full and half marathons. The distance equivalents to that of Sauk Rapids to Ciudad Victoria, Mexico.

Ghylin recalls the many times he has traveled to Bismarck for a race, in his home state of North Dakota. He has also traveled to Winnipeg and Minneapolis, but his fondest racing memories are in Duluth, running the Grandma’s Marathon.

“I like running that course because you end along the North Shore of Lake Superior,”

Ghylin said.

Ghylin recommends that anyone looking to get into running start with walking.

“Develop a regular exercise program recognizing that exercise is an important part of life,” Ghylin said. “Don’t fall for the things you see on TV. You can’t exercise for 15 minutes a day and think you’ll look like Arnold Schwarzenegger.”

Ghylin typically places in his age group (60+) when running races, usually coming in first or second.

“At the Mississippi River Run, there was only one person over 70. It was me, so I placed,” Ghylin said with a laugh. “Once you get to a certain age, if you show up, you win.”

Ghylin hopes to continue running for as long as he can.

“I have a friend who’s four years older than me and he’s still running, so he’s my hero,” Ghylin said. “There are guys who are 90 and still running, so if you’re healthly and don’t have any injuries, you can run forever. There are many people my age who are unable to run.

I’m lucky that I can still do it and enjoy it, and it’s quite an accomplishment.”

2015 Little Rock Lake Watershed cost-share available

In 2013, the Benton SWCD completed the Little Rock Lake and Creek Watershed Protection and Improvement Plan with the end goal of reducing phosphorus imports into the lake by 35 percent or 2,450 pounds from all sources.

Sources of phosphorus in the watershed include naturally occurring phosphorus, septic systems, grey water, impervious surfaces, stream bank/ shoreline erosion, crop land erosion, manure application and unmanaged pasture along streams and tributaries. Urban development sources around the lake mainly include septic systems, grey water, impervious surfaces and urban runoff while the agriculture sources include crop land erosion, manure application and pastures.

The protection and improvement plan lists 34 recommended practices that

will help reduce phosphorus imports into the lake that include feedlot improvements, cover crops, filter strips, erosion control, lake shore buffers, pasture management, imminent health threat septic systems, nutrient management, wetland restorations and residential BMP’s like rain gardens, rain gutters, rain barrels and buffers.

In 2015, the Benton SWCD received a Clean Water Legacy Grant from the State of Minnesota to help implement some of these practices in the Little Rock Lake Watershed in Benton and Morrison Counties. Technical assistance is available to help design and cost-share and incentive payments are also available to help cover the costs of installing the practices. Cost-share assistance is 50-75 percent of the

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sauk Rapids will meet in the Council Chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 at 6:00PM or as soon thereafter, on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, to conduct a public hearing for John Doughs Properties, LLC D.B.A “John Doughs Pizza”.

This application is to consider a request for an On-Sale Liquor License with Sunday Liquor Sales for John Doughs Pizza located at 319 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Any person wishing to express an opinion on the matter is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Inquiries should be directed to Dana Furman, Deputy Clerk at 258-5303 during normal working hours or to: Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 R-38-1B

total costs with land owner responsible for the remaining 25-50 percent, with the amount of cost-share depending on the type of practice being installed. The cost-share is first come/first serve with over 40 percent already being set aside for projects. So if you have a possible project and you would like to learn more about possible costshare opportunities please contact the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District at (320) 968-5300 ext.

For more information about Benton SWCD/NRCS please visit www.soilandwater.org.

Obituaries James“Buzz”N. Kosloske Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for James “Buzz” N. Kosloske, age 83, who passed away Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Harvey Ehlers officiated and burial was in the church cemetery with full military honors provided by Sauk Rapids American Legion Post #254.

James “Buzz” Kosloske was born June 30, 1932, in Sauk Rapids to Theodore “Ted” and Margaret (Canfield) Kosloske. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Buzz married Mary Lou Blank on Sept. 24, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church. He worked as

James “Buzz” N. Kosloske

an electrician at St. Regis Paper Mill in Sartell for 38 years, retiring in 1994. Buzz was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he volunteered for Trinity Lutheran School and the church board. He was a member and past command-

er of Sauk Rapids American Legion Post #254. He was a member of the Sauk Rapids City Council for 12 years.

Buzz was a caring family man who enjoyed yardwork, cooking, fishing, gardening and being at the lake.

Survivors include his sons, Steve of Sauk Rapids and Phil (Mary) of Clear Lake; sisters, Shirley (Jerry) Baenen of Jamestown, N.D. and Judy (Jim) Gratke of Walker; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Buzz was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lou in 2005; son, David in 1990; and brothers, Jerry and Roger.

Obituary, Guest Book and video tribute available online at: www.williamsdingmann.com.

LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES GRAHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2265 135th St. NE Rice (6mi. E. of Rice) Pastor Sue Maki Sunday Service: 9am Sunday School: 10:15am ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH Mayhew Lake Fr. Tom Becker Sunday Mass: 10am IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 130 1st Ave NE Rice Fr. Tom Becker Saturday Mass: 5pm Sunday Mass: 8am CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART 2875 10th Ave. NE Sauk Rapids Father Ralph G. Zimmerman Saturday Mass: 5pm Sunday Masses: 8 & 10am Monday: 8am;Tuesday: 5:30pm; Wednesday-Friday: 8am LIVING WATERS LUTHERAN 1911 4th Ave N Sauk Rapids Pastor Todd Mattson (ELCA) Pastor of CL: Denise Hanson www.lwlcmn.org; 255-1135 Sunday/Holy Com: 8:30 &10am Child & Adult Ed. 9:40am RICE COMMUNITY CHURCH 205 Main St. E Rice, 393-2203 Pastor Emil Williams

Sunday Worship: 10am Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm at Pine Country Bank 750 County Road 21 NE THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 325 11th St. N Sauk Rapids Pastor Donald Wilke Sunday Service: 10am LC-MS Wednesday Service: 10am LC-MS PETRA EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1049 1st Ave. N Sauk Rapids Pastor Bryan Prell; 252-0120 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30am Sunday/Bible School 9:15am K-8 Day School: M-F 7:45am-2:15pm ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN 6855 Golden Spike Rd Sauk Rapids Rev. Timothy Rehwaldt Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School 9:30am

ST. CLOUD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Box 323 Benton Cty. Rd. 45 Sauk Rapids Saturday Bible Study: 9:25am Saturday Worship: 11am BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1702 W Highview Dr. Sauk Rapids Pastor Kirk Knudsen, 252-2960 Sunday Contemporary: 10am Children Promiseland: 10am (Sept-May) HARVEST FELLOWSHIP 400 2nd Ave. N Sauk Rapids Pastor Larry Siekawitch; 529-8838 Associate Pastor: Jim Wiebolt Pastor of Discipleship: Dan Gordon Sunday Worship: 9:00, 10:45am Children’s Church: 10am Youth Ministries: Wed. 6:30pm

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 2163 Mayhew Lk Rd. NE Sauk Rapids Pastor Paul Cloeter Sunday Service: 8 & 10:30am Sunday Bible Study 9:15am Sunday Radio 8am WVAl Monday Service: 6pm

LOVE OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 1971 Pine Cone RD., Saint Cloud Sunday Services: 8:30am, 10:45am Sunday School/Bible Study: 9:30am Pastor: Paul Hennings Pastor: Stephen Klemp

NEW HOPE CHURCH An Evangelical Church 1970 15th ST NE Sauk Rapids Rev. Michael Jarrett; 656-5234 www.newhopenow.net Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School/Bible Study 9:30am

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PUBLIC NOTICES REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, August 24, 2015 MINUTES 6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. All members present.

Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested that agenda item 10-C be pulled until the September 14th City Council meeting. Perry Beise requested to add creating a “No Parking Dial-A-Ride Bus Stop” zone in front of 452 13th Avenue South as agenda item 9G. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 7-27-15 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 7-27-15 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

B. 7-27-15 Special Budget Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the 7-27-15 Special Budget Meeting 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 A. Applicant Laure Rosty Purpose To Consider a Request to Vacate an Alleyway in Block 23 of the Old Town of Sauk Rapids 1.

1. Continue Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the street vacation with the conditions listed. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Purchase of a Smart Phone B. Approve Sending a Police Officer to Defensive Tactics Train-the-Trainer Course C. Approve Sending Police Officers to Basic Police Report Writing Course Offered by League of Minnesota Cities D. Approve Sending Police Chief to the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers Fall Training Conference E. Approve Sending a Police Officer to a Pre-Employment Background Investigations Course F. Approve 2015 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses G. Create a “No Parking Dial-a-Ride Bus Stop” Zone In Front of 452 13th Avenue South Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9G. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. Whitney Senior Center Update Laura Hood, Aging Service Director at Whitney Senior Center (WSC), provided an update on the ongoings of the WSC. Hood handles the day-to-day operations of the WSC. She noted that the WSC remains a very busy place, which provides a numerous amount of activities at the St. Cloud location as well as in the community with some of the services that WSC is able to provide on location. Hood discussed the Home and Saftey Fair which takes place every fall, which is part of the Falls Coalition. She talked about the MN Senior Games which took place at the WSC this year with over 400 senior athletes participating. WSC also offers traveling health screenings and education fairs, which help promote the community priority of healthy aging in place.

Hood informed the Council that the very popular and highly utilized commercial kitchen at WSC is 38 years old and the equipment is beginning to show its age. She noted that moving into the next budget cycle, the commercial kitchen, which served over 18,000 meals in 2014 in partnership with Catholic Charities, will need some improvements to keep it operational. Hood said much of the existing equipment is on borrowed time. The dining site at WSC is the largest senior dining site in the region. She stated that 54% of the seniors the WSC kitchen provides meals for are living at or below poverty level.

Hood thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak at tonight’s meeting. She asked that the Council consider making a contribution to the improvments needed with the commercial kitchen at WSC when budgeting for 2016.

B. Initiative Foundation Presentation/Update Don Hickman,Vice President of Community and Economic Development for the Initiative Foundation, provided an update on the Initiative Foundation. The Initiative Foundation is a 14 County regional foundation that was formed in 1986. Hickman explained that the Foundation’s strategic framework is based on the philosophy that economy, community, and philanthropy are intertwined. Hickman said that the Initiative Foundation believes that a shared vision amongst many partners is the best way to achieve goals.

Hickman presented a power point presentation for the Council, which covered the history of the Initiative Foundation, the Initative Foundation’s involvement with economic development and business financing, partnership ideas, and an overview of the ivestments made in Benton County. Hickman concluded by thanking the Council for their support and asking for the City’s continued consideration during this upcoming budget season.

C. 2016 Preliminary Levy D. Change Order #1 to Benton Drive Improvement Project Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve Change Order #1 to the 2015 Benton Drive Improvement Project.

Discussion: Councilperson Sauer stated that he will be abstaining from this vote.

Motion carried unanimously with with Counciperson Sauer abstaining.

11. Other Staff Items NONE 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.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 6:55p.m.

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promoting Chinese language programs and providing opportunities for community members, students, faculty and staff to travel to and learn about China and its people. Bittman traveled to China this summer with a delegation to work with other school officials from Minnesota and China, and to interview and select Holly and Eva with the help of Diana. Dr. Bittman’s trip was at no cost to the district, as both are funded through the Confucius Classroom Grant, the Confucius Institute and the Hanban (China’s Ministry of Education).

In addition to learning Mandarin and about the Chinese culture, the district also offers programming and opportunities to learn about Germany and countries of Spanish heritage. Because SCSU has a local institute, the current opportunities may be different and more advanced in the area of Chinese, but the district continues to welcome and look for other opportunities to teach all ages and levels of students.

Throughout the 2015-16 school year, the three women will be teaching students from kindergarten through eight. The Chinese class has been added amongst the specialist classes such as gym, art, music and media. The students will learn a variety of aspects of the Chinese language and culture, while addressing Minnesota academic standards related to global competency. Students will learn geography, art, writing, common phrases for conversations, physical type exercises like Tai Chi and differences amongst the cultures.

Bittman hopes that if the community continues to support this programming and finds it valuable, the district can explore and consider further opportunities such as immersion, while complimenting the programs already available in the area. Immersion usually takes place in a special school where students learn a secondary language while using it exclusively to learn their other academic subjects. Currently, the St. Cloud Independent School District No. 742 has one of the seven full Chinese immersion programs in the state at their Guang Ming Elementary Program, Madison Elementary, St. Cloud.

“My vision and hope is that we can continue to expand these programs and to always ensure that all of our children are well prepared for life after high school. We began slowly and deliberately, to ensure we were

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successful. As our children have more access and success, we will work with our community to explore further options,” Bittman said.

In addition to the classroom learning, staff will have training opportunities and the school district will host student delegations – which hosted a group from Sauk Rapids-Rice this past summer – in the future.

Teachers learn as well Diana (Quian Zhang), Eva

Diana (Quian Zhang) stands outside principal Christina Bemboom’s door at Rice Elementary. She explained that the poster on Bemboom’s door are characters representing the years of the horse and the dragon, both which can bring luck and describe high spirits in Chinese culture.

(Huan Liu) and Holly (Wei Liu) all come from the northeast section of China in the Jilin and Liaoning provinces. China has 34 provinces much like the U.S. has 50 states. The ladies said their climate is much like Minnesota’s and they even get snow – however not as much as they may experience here. Although the weather may be familiar, there are some drastic differences.

“The first thing I thought when I arrived in America was, ‘Wow. It’s really beautiful,’” said Holly about her first trip on an airplane as well as to the U.S. “The sky was so blue, and the air was so fresh, and the water is really beautiful.”

While China’s conditions continue to improve, China struggles with both pollution and population control, so the women don’t get to see many blue skies and breathe pure air. Their water filtration systems are not as ad-

teachers go to different rooms in China, where here I can wait and my students will come to me,” said Eva. “Classes are more students centered here, where in China a teacher will lecture and pupils take notes, instilling the knowledge in students.”

Class sizes are usually 5060 students in China, and not everyone has the same opportunities.

“It really is a privilege to learn and teach in China. There is little to no misbehavior because the students are there to learn and the competition for education is great. In America, we educate everyone and anyone and we provide whatever support is needed for them to be successful. In China, that is very different,” said Bittman. “Fortunately, this grant provides us the opportunity to learn with and from each other.”

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The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 1, 2015 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Jake Bauerly, Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle and Warren Peschl present. Call to order by Chair Bauerly was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the amended agenda: add item—CR 55 Quiet Zone Crossing.

Shaina Gottwalt (17484 – 75th Ave NW, Royalton, MN 56373) appeared under Open Forum, stating she is an owner of ALC Homes, Inc., a corporate adult foster care facility; she is requesting an “exception to the moratorium” in order to establish a corporate group home in Benton County (9992 Sucker Creek Road, Rice). Gottwalt explained that they started this process about two years ago and were originally told by several Benton County staff that “they could get a home in Benton County”. She spoke of the great economic impact this facility would have on Benton County; this facility would be home to four residents, serving clients with mental health issues—the majority of clients would come from Hennepin, Morrison, Stearns and Anoka Counties. No action was taken by the Board at this time.

McMahon/Buerkle unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2015 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of August 12, 2015 as written; 3) accept and file Management Team Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2015 as written; 4) adopt Resolution 2015-#19, accepting donation from the local chapter of Disabled American Veterans, and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) accept annual Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $23,216.00 for the period January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015, and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) reaffirm appointments of James McDermott and Monty Headley as representative and alternate to the Central MN Emergency Management Advisory Committee, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve 2015 SCORE Grants Round III as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee; 8) approve Board Certification of the Solid Waste Service Fee to the Auditor-Treasurer for tax year 2016, and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve construction contract with Tom Kraemer Inc. for Project SAP 005-603-031—demolition of homes along CSAH 3 in Sauk Rapids—and authorize the Chair to sign; and 10) approve Participatory Work Order with MNCCC and Pictometry to shift from an individual contract to a group contract, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Chris Byrd, County Engineer, reported that the construction plans for the CR 55 Quiet Zone Crossing are essentially complete; they have been submitted to BNSF and the Federal Railroad Authority as part of the Notice of Intent to establish a quiet zone. He noted that the 60-day public comment period is underway (ends October 16th)—work can proceed before the end of the comment period; however, horns will still sound until Notice of Establishment has been issued. Byrd stated that the residents of Sauk Rapids Township would like the County to proceed with constructing the quiet zone yet this year; as the County Engineer, he has concerns with cost overruns and the probability of completing the work this fall—before winter (estimate an October 9th bid opening with award of the bid on October 20th—traditionally, work stops mid-November). Byrd stated a concern with the availability of bituminous at that time. He noted a project estimate of less than $100,000, which would allow for “negotiated contracts” which may accelerate the start date; he also stated a risk with starting construction prior to the end of the comment period. Byrd requested Board direction on whether to proceed yet this fall or wait until next spring. Bauerly suggested that Byrd talk to several contractors to address his concerns. Popp stated his belief that construction should not begin prior to the close of the 60-day comment period. Buerkle inquired who would be responsible for any cost overruns. Byrd stated his belief that the township should absorb those costs (there are no county funds attributed to this project). McMahon inquired about the possibility of adding a contingency to the contract upfront to state that any significant changes resulting from the comment period could result in voiding the contract; he also inquired of the possibility of expediting the comment period. Following further discussion, McMahon/ Buerkle unanimous to move ahead with construction of the CR 55 Quiet Zone Crossing if no significant changes are received by the close of the 60-day comment period, the project is under the $100,000 estimate, and the construction can be completed yet this year.

Engineer’s Report: Byrd provided an update on Project SAP 005-603-031—demolition of homes along CSAH 3 in Sauk Rapids—utility shutoffs will occur Thursday/Friday; demolition will begin next Tuesday with tree removal and removal of basements; plans are to clear two houses per week; estimated project completion date is the second Friday in November; Byrd will be on-site to ensure proper compaction.

Bauerly reported on several calls he has received recently with regard to traffic control issues—one constituent reported vehicle damage from hitting a “drop-off” near the bridge on CSAH 25. He inquired if all the staff in the highway department had been trained in “uniform traffic control”. Byrd spoke to the CSAH 25 bridge issue, stating that although there were “bump” signs up, the situation may have called for something more. Bauerly inquired as to whether the contractor or the county was responsible for the signage at this location.

George Fiedler, Benton County Veteran Service Officer, explained that Benton County will receive $12,500 from the MN Department of Veteran Affairs grant program. Fiedler indicated that these grant funds can only be spent for specific items—he is recommending that the dollars be spent for marketing, travel/ training expenses, and software maintenance. He is also exploring the idea of setting up a work station for use by veterans in establishing an e-benefits account with the VA. Buerkle/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2015-#20, approving a grant contract with the MN Department of Veteran Affairs, providing Benton County $12,500 to “enhance the operations of the County Veterans Service Office”, and authorize the Chair to sign.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:25 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:51 AM. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: September 10, Region 7W Adult Mental Health Initiative—Discussion of Mental Health Needs in the Region; September 14, Benton SWCD/NRCS Annual Conservation Tour of Practices.

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PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

Holly (Wei Liu) (from left), Diana (Qian Zhang), and Eva (Huan Liu) are teachers who have come to the Sauk RapidsRice district through a partnership with SCSU’s Confucius Institute, the Hanban, and the district. The three will teach students from kindergarten through eighth grade Mandarin and Chinese culture.

vanced as ours, and the purity of our elements is different from what they are used to.

Eva had misconceptions about America.

“I thought everywhere in the U.S. would have high buildings, noisy stores and shopping malls everywhere,” Eva said.

“But it’s not that way. I see a lot of quiet communities and people seldom walk – they drive a lot.”

Although this may be true, the three are living in an apartment, originally furnished by community members, organizations and area businesses, in Sauk Rapids. Their apartment is near both the school and Metro Bus routes and the three are quickly learning their way around. They are appreciative of the dommunity’s support and consider Sauk Rapids-Rice their second home. The women have also learned about the differences inside the classroom.

Diana, who started learning English in third grade, said the Chinese students’ day usually starts at 7:30 a.m. and goes until 3:30 p.m., with an hour and a half break around noon for lunch and a small nap. Students do not have the opportunity to join multiple extracurricular activities, but can choose one study to specialize in. They wear the same uniforms and perform the same exercises in the morning. Everything is routine.

“A subtle difference is the

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Halfway across the world, students in China learn the history of the United States of America and our customs. They learn about the first Thanksgiving, how George Washington became our first president, and even our native language – English.

Can a Minnesota graduate tell you the same about the Chinese culture and people? Can they speak even broken Mandarin? Maybe not, but soon our students will be able to answer yes.

Last school year, the district welcomed Qian Zhang (Diana) into their elementary classrooms as they partnered with Saint Cloud State University’s (SCSU) Confucius Institute to expand opportunities for the district’s students to learn about China. This year, the district has expanded programming and invited two additional teachers, Huan Liu (Eva) and Wei Liu (Holly).

While the District does not pay any salary or benefits to host the teachers, district officials do help them to coordinate services, answer questions and provide transportation on the school bus with students to and from school each day.

“I recognized many years ago that Americans don’t know a lot about the world,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent for Independent School District No. 47. “It’s really important when graduating our kids, that they recognize life is bigger than Sauk Rapids and Rice.”

Throughout Bittman’s educational background, he has had the opportunity to work with the Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. So when SCSU established their Confucius Institute with the help of the Ministry of Education in China, it was natural for Bittman and the district to look for opportunities to partner with them.

“Dr. Kathy Johnson, director, has been a strong advocate for students, while continuing to explore opportunities for students to learn more about Chinese language and Culture,” Bittman said. “I want every child in the district to have the same opportunities as my own children,” Bittman said. “It’s my responsibility as a parent to make sure my own kids are prepared for life after high school and outside our community, but my opportunity as a superintendent to ensure the other 4,300 students I serve have access to the same opportunities as well.”

The focus of the SCSU Confucius institute is to develop and sustain Chinese Immersion programs within Minnesota by

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 10.13.4 of the Benton County Development Code the Benton County Board of Commissioners will a conduct public hearing to consider the request by Adam and Shawna Anderson requesting approval of a 2 lot minor final plat with 2 outlots entitled “Anderson Estates” in the Agricultural District.

The affected property is described as follows: E1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4, Section 30, Gilmanton Township NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the public hearing will be held on October 6th, 2015 at approximately 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room, Government Center, Foley.

ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above request will be heard at this meeting.

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One district, five grandmas, 50 years Foster grandparent program celebrates milestone

PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

First graders Bailee Gronau (from left), Kaylee Ness and Kamryn Then gather around Grandma Bobbi Huberty on Sept 18 at Rice Elementary. Grandma Bobbi has been involved in the program for eight years. practice opportunities. They’re another set of ears, eyes and another set of hands, and it’s an opportunity for our young people to get to know someone with life experience.”

During the school day, each foster grandparent may help with a variety of different activities. They are leaned on for support to help children with reading, writing and counting, but also help with establishing the routine of a school day with new kindergarten students.

“I love what I do. I like helping the kids,” Grandma Libby said. Most of the grandmas prefer helping the young children in grades kindergarten through second grade.

Grandma Libby was the first foster grandparent Rice Elementary called their own. She started over 11 years ago after retiring from the St. Cloud Veteran’s Affairs, and has helped coax others to join the efforts.

“I was looking for something to keep me occupied. I saw an ad for foster grandparents and found out Rice didn’t have anyone in the program.

Catholic Charities and I consulted the school and they were interested,” Grandma Libby said.

Over time, the Grandmas have numerous stories and experiences where a child has touched their lives, but none they can pinpoint specifically.

After all, some of the children they met in their first years as volunteers are now juniors.

“It’s fun to see how they improve throughout the years, and rewarding to know that I’m

Kindergartener Autumn Kriefall practices her writing with Grandma Eileen Saldana on Sept. 21 at Rice Elementary.

Eileen is part of the Catholic Charities Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program which turned 50 this year. doing something that makes a difference in a young person’s life. It makes me feel good,” said Grandma Eileen, also an 11-year veteran of the program.

One thing is for sure, these Grandmas get the same reactions from some of the students as their real-life grandmothers possibly do – hugs and smiles – something both parties feel good about.

“Oh yes. It brightens my day. I walk down the hall and they come running,” said Grandma Bobbi, member of the program for eight years. “If I am ill, I don’t want to not come here. It’s the highlight of my day.”

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Foster Grandparent Program is part of the Senior Corps, which is under the direction of the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Senior Corps consists of the foster grandparent program, the senior companion program, and the retired and senior volunteer program. The Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program is sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud. For information on the foster grandparent program, or to become a foster grandparent, please contact Emily at (320) 229-4588 or echaphalkar@ccstcloud.org.

October is Liver Awareness Month

Donate blood to support organ transplant patients and others needing blood During Liver Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood and platelets to support liver transplant patients and others needing blood products.

Liver transplants are the second most common type of transplant with more than 6,000 performed in the United States each year, according to the American Liver Foundation.

Liver transplant patients may require in excess of 30 pints of blood during surgery.

For blood donor Amy Slattery, the need for blood hits close

To make an appointment to donate blood, visit the St. Cloud Area Blood Donation Center located at 1301 West St. Germain Street on Monday-Thursday: 12-6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Upcoming blood drives in the St. Cloud area are: • Oct. 2, 12-6 p.m., St. Wendelin Church, 22714 State Highway 15.

• Oct. 6, 1-7 p.m., Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N. • Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Minnesota Department of Transportation, 3725 12th St. N. To donate, simply download the American Red Cross

Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LENDER OR BROKER of sale contained in said AND MORTGAGE mortgage, the above described ORIGINATOR STATED property will be sold by the ON MORTGAGE: Bank of Sheriff of said county as America, N.A. follows: R E S I D E N T I A L DATE AND TIME OF MORTGAGE SERVICER: SALE: October 21, 2015 at Bank of America, N.A. 10:00 AM M O R T G A G E D PLACE OF SALE: PROPERTY ADDRESS: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 1307 Stone Ridge Road, Sauk 581 Highway 23 Northeast Rapids, MN 56379 Foley, MN TAX PARCEL I.D. #: to pay the debt then secured by 190355500 said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, LEGAL DESCRIPTION on said premises, and the costs OF PROPERTY: and disbursements, including Lot 3, Block 3, Stone attorneys’ fees allowed by law Ridge subject to redemption within COUNTY IN WHICH six (6) months from the date of PROPERTY IS LOCATED: said sale by the mortgagor(s), Benton their personal representatives ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL or assigns unless reduced to AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. $169,800.00 §580.07.

AMOUNT DUE AND TIME AND DATE TO CLAIMED TO BE DUE VACATE PROPERTY: If the AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, real estate is an owner-occupied, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, single-family dwelling, unless PAID BY MORTGAGEE: otherwise provided by law, the $177,213.03 date on or before which the That prior to the mortgagor(s) must vacate the commencement of this property if the mortgage is not mortgage foreclosure reinstated under section 580.30 proceeding Mortgagee/ or the property is not redeemed Assignee of Mortgagee under section 580.23 is 11:59 complied with all notice p.m. on April 21, 2016 unless requirements as required by that date falls on a weekend statute; That no action or or legal holiday, in which case proceeding has been instituted it is the next weekday, and at law or otherwise to recover unless the redemption period is the debt secured by said reduced to 5 weeks under MN mortgage, or any part thereof; Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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to home. Her mother received a liver transplant and needed more than 70 blood products during the surgery.

“I donate to help others that needed blood like her,” said Slattery. “I donate in thanks to those who donate their blood products to help save lives.”

Volunteer donors like Slattery are the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions during transplants and other surgeries. Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, A negative, B negative and AB blood.

PUBLIC NOTICES THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 9, 2011 M O RT G A G O R : Brett Wulff and Sarah A. Wulff, as joint tenants husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, N.A..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 18, 2011 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 382713.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Federal National Mortgage Association. Dated October 9, 2014 Recorded October 24, 2014, as Document No. 406181.

And thereafter assigned to: Bank of America, N.A.. Dated August 5, 2015 Recorded August 12, 2015, as Document No. A411170.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE

Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Week of Sept. 7-13, 2015

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER Students at the Sauk Rapids-Rice elementary school may be calling complete strangers Grandma, but parents, don’t be alarmed; these women actually know your children quite well.

Five women – Bobbi Huberty, Libby Levinski, LaVerne Justin, Jacki Oltz and Eileen Saldana – all wear the title Grandma in a non-traditional way.

They are volunteers through the Catholic Charities Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program.

Catholic Charities started the program in 1965. Foster grandparents must be 60 years of age or older and meet established income eligibility guidelines. They each receive a stipend, excess insurance, an annual physical examination, recognition and, as feasible, meals during their assignments.

Foster grandparents serve in schools, hospitals, drug treatment and juvenile offender facilities, child care centers and other community sites. They receive training related to working with children in each specific area.

“We are excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary as a program, and to recognize all who have impacted our children’s lives through the foster grandparent program,” said Stacy Lund, Foster Grandparent Program Director. “Our volunteers help kids learn, comfort them when they have a bad day, and let them know they have another adult in their life that cares about them. Their kindness and love lives on in generations of kids in our community.”

The five Grandmas in the district spend 15-40 hours per week helping children in the elementary schools. The women have created relationships with the children, and have watched some grow into young adults.

“They’re a big part of our school,” said Christina Bemboom, principal at Rice Elementary where they have three volunteers. “They’re not involved in teaching new skills, but are involved in numerous

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Monday, September 7, 2015 1:20am: Assist other agency 3:40am: Assist other agency 9:48am- Alarm 6:10pm: Assist public 6:26pm: Animal complaint on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave N 8:01pm: Domestic Dispute on the 1000 block of Summit Ave N 8:49pm: Assault on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 11:20pm: Suspicious activity on the 900 block of 2nd St. N 11:38pm: Narcotics on the 200 block of 13th St. N (Two traffic stops: verbal warnings issued) Tuesday, September 8, 2015 12:35am: Suspicious activity on the 1000 block of N. River Ave. 12:50am: Suspicious activity on the 200 block of N. River Ave. 3:10am: Alarm 8:27am: Assist other agency 8:45am: Assist other agency 8:50am: Criminal damage to property on the 1100 block of 1st Ave. N 11:01am: Recovered stolen property on the 700 block of Broadway Ave. S 11:32am: Traffic accident on the 500 block of Division St. 11:59am: Forgery on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave. N 1:00pm: Traffic/Driving complaint 2:48pm: Alarm 3:14pm: Traffic accident on N. Benton Dr. 3:49pm: Animal complaint on the 1600 block of 4th Ave. N 4:13pm: Theft on the 1400 block of 2nd St. N 4:26pm: Fireworks complaint on the 100 block of 15th Ct. 4:33pm: Theft on the 100 block of 15th Ct. 4:43pm: Traffic/Driving complaint 4:45pm: Theft on the 1000 block of Broadway Ave. S 6:23pm: Found property on the 900 block of Industrial Dr. 6:24pm: Disturbance on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 6:58pm: Animal Bite on the 600 block of 7th Ave. S 7:31pm: Welfare Check on the 700 block of 18th St. NW 10:05pm: Terroristic threats on the 1400 block of 10th Ave. NE 10:38pm: Animal complaint on the 600 block of 7th Ave. N Wednesday, September 9, 2015 3:30am: Assist Public 3:49am: Suspicious Activity on the 1600 block of 4th Ave. N 7:30am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 9:30am: Welfare Check on the 300 block of 3rd Ave. S 9:35am: Traffic Accident on Summit Ave. S 10:26am: Counterfeiting on the 300 block of Benton Dr. N 4:43pm: Welfare Check on the 300 block of 2nd Ave. N 4:56pm: Ordinance Violation 6:10pm: Animal Complaint on the 300 block of 10th Ave. N 8:22pm: Theft on the 900 block of Oak Crest La 9:30pm: Harassment on the 1200 block of 1st Ave. N 9:49pm: Suspicious Activity on the 800 block of 2nd Ave. N 9:55pm: Domestic Assault on the 400 block of 13th Ave. S 11:18pm: Suspicious Activity on the 1200 block of 1st Ave. N (One traffic stop: verbal warning issued) Thursday, September 10, 2015 12:51am: Warrant Arrest on 700 block of 8th Ave. S 1:23am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 2:18am: Assist Other Agency 6:45am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 9:07am: Gun Permit Purchase 10:15am: Assist Public 10:24am: Animal Complaint on Skyview Dr. 10:56am: Found Property on the 900 block of 2nd Ave. S 12:43pm: Suspicious Activity on the 2000 block of 4th Ave. N 2:08pm: Theft on the 1200 block of 10th Ave NE 2:09pm: Disturbance on the 200 block of N. Benton Dr. 2:48pm: Gun Permit Purchase 3:22pm: Civil Problem 3:44pm: Trespassing on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 4:33pm: Disorderly Conduct on the 300 block of 13th St NE 4:39pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 4:56pm: Medical/Ambulance As-

sist 5:29pm: Welfare Check on the 900 block of 2nd Ave. S 5:37pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 5:38pm: Criminal Damage to Property on the 400 block of 13th Ave. S 6:22pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 7:35pm: Assist Public 7:50pm: Juvenile Problem on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE (Six traffic stops: four citations and two verbal warnings) Friday, September 11, 2015 3:05am: Police Proactive Visit 7:56am: Suicidal Person 8:34am: Found Property on the 400 block of Benton Dr. S 9:43am: Traffic Accident on 2nd Ave. N 11:22am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 11:30am: Civil Problem 12:03pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 1:01pm: Juvenile Problem on the 300 block of 13th Ave. N 2:29pm: Welfare Check on the 400 block of 13th Ave. N 3:55pm: Warrant Arrest on the 2000 block of 4th Ave. N 4:10pm: Human Services Report 4:14pm: Human Services Report 4:33pm: Narcotics on the 2000 block of 4th Ave. N 4:50pm: Fires on the 1900 block of W. Highview Dr. 5:20pm: Assist Other Agency 5:58pm: Trespassing on the 1000 block of 6th Ave. N 6:29pm: Juvenile Problem on the 1300 block of 15th St. NE 7:55pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 8:25pm: Alarm 9:52pm: Juvenile Problem on the 200 block of Benton Dr. N 11:36pm: Tamper with Vehicle on the 800 block of Benton Dr. N Saturday, September 12, 2015 4:12am: Unwanted on the 300 block of Division St. 7:25am: Assist Public 8:03am: Assist Public 9:39am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 10:01am: Theft on the 1700 block of Prarie View La NE 11:42am: Medical/Ambulance Assist 12:46pm: Assist Fire on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. N 3:42pm: Found Property on River Ave. S 4:19pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 5:52pm: Assist Public 7:15pm: Assist Public 8:14pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 10:25pm: Disturbance/Noise Complaint on the 1400 block of 3rd Ave. S 10:49pm: Shoplifter Citation on the 100 block of 1st St. S 11:00pm: Traffic/Driving Complaint 11:14pm: Assault on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd. NE 11:50pm: Theft on the 300 block of Benton Dr. S Sunday, September 13, 2015 2:30am: Assist Other Agency 2:45am: Welfare Check on 2nd Ave. N 2:50am: Disturbance on the 400 block of 13th Ave. S 3:45am: Assist Other Agency 5:10am: Alarm 5:44am: Domestic Abuse No Contact Orders Violation on the 300 block of 11th St. S 6:48am: Suspicious Activity on the 400 block of Broadway Ave. S 8:39am: Alarm 1:42pm: Drugs-Marijuana on the 100 block of 18th St. NW 2:20pm: Domestic Dispute on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. N 2:23pm: Dispute on 3rd Ave. S 4:06pm: Found Property on the 300 block of 2nd Ave. N 4:15pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 6:15pm: Drugs-Marijuana on the 1000 block of N. River Ave. 7:35pm: Alarm 7:57pm: Traffic Accident 8:30pm: Medical/Ambulance Assist 9:00pm: Drugs-Marijuana on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave. N 9:00pm: Terroristic Threats on the 400 block of 13th Ave. S 9:33pm: Assist Other Agency 10:10pm: Assist Other Agency (One traffic stop: verbal warning issued)

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on October 8th, 2015 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following requests: 1. 7:00 p.m. Leon and Julie Goenner requesting approval of a one lot minor preliminary plat entitled “Goenners Woods” in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Section 10.7. The affected property is described as follows: part of the S1/2 NE1/4, Section 26, Maywood Township.

2. 7:05 p.m. Phyllis Poganski requesting approval of a two lot minor preliminary plat entitled “Poganski Addition” in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Section 10.7. The affected property is described as follows: part of Gov’t Lot 1 Section 33 and part of the SW1/4 SW1/4, Section 34, Watab Township.

3. 7:10 p.m. Derrick Nelson requesting a conditional use permit for warehousing and a storage structure on a lot less than 10 acres without a principle structure in the Agricultural District.

Pursuant to Sections 6.3.6, 7.1.23 and 11.6. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, Nelson Addition, Section 10, Watab Township.

ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above requests will be heard at this meeting.

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LOCAL NEWS

Varsity bowling team tops the league on team dynamics.

“In a match, you depend more on your team versus yourself,” Jared said. “It’s not a sport that anyone can be good at, so you have to focus.

No one talks once you reach the sixth frame of a game.”

Each meet, the team competes in two matches that consist of five games each.

“The team gets pretty fired up at meets, but the practices can be just as fun as the matches for us,” Jared said.

While Kampa said the meets are important for the team, he also is working hard to teach the team on the fundamentals of bowling and hopes they will continue to bowl beyond high school. Abby Moeller, a former bowler, is now bowling at a competitive bowling school in Iowa at Mount Mercy University.

The team’s next meet will be on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Southway Bowl in St. Cloud.

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice/Pierz/Upsala bowling team of Chase Thompson (front from left), Matt Krepp, Jaden Roesner; (middle, from left) Brooke Helget, Brandon Heinen, Derek Durant, Hunter Thompson; (back, from left) Cody Depa, Jared Durant, Calvin Kruschke, Dylan Depa and Coach Brady Kampa work hard as the varsity team is currently at the top of the league.

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice/ Pierz/Upsala bowling team pulls to the top of the league after their match in St. Cloud on Sept. 19.

The team, led by 20-year-

old Brady Kampa, consists of 10 members, five on the varsity team and five on the junior varsity. The team is through Great River Bowl in Sartell rather than the high school.

Typically, the bowling team bowls a baker’s game, where all five team members

will bowl in the same game, each bowling two frames of 10.

“I want to make bowling a competitive sport again,” Kampa said. “Bowling is a sport where it’s mostly about the individual bowlers, but as a team, we can communicate

on how the lanes are working and things like that.”

Two members of the team, Jared and Derek Durant, have been bowling since first grade. While they have had impressive bowling games, totaling 280 and 267 points respectively, they focus more

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Key picks lead Storm to 30-29 victory Collision struggle for a win PHOTOS BY MARIA HAGER

Megan Bemboom hustles forward from the serving line in No. 2 singles on Thursday in Alexandria.

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

my/ N. Otto (win) 6-1, 6-3; No. 2 doubles-M. Bemboom/ M. Koprek (loss) 2-6, 2-6; No. 3 doubles- K. Brudwick/ J. Middendorf (loss) The Collision tennis team 5-7, 0-6

continues to work hard and fight for a win, but came up short in their losses to both Willmar and Alexandria last week.

Willmar 6, Collision 1 The Collision picked up their single win in No. 1 doubles with seniors Erika Barthelemy and Natalie Otto.

No. 1 singles- B. Seppelt (loss) 0-6, 0-6; No. 2 singles- G. Middendorf (loss) 3-6, 0-6; No. 3 singles- T. Czech (loss) 2-6, 0-6; No. 4 singles- M. Herzog (loss) 2-6, 0-6 No. 1 doubles- E. Barthele-

Alexandria 7, Collision 0 The Collision girls fought hard to try and scrape a win, but fell short.

No. 1 singles- R. Leen (loss) 2-6, 1-6; No. 2 singles- M. Bemboom (loss) 0-6, 1-6; No. 3 singlesG. Middendorf (loss) 5-7, 2-6; No. 4 singles- T. Czech (loss) 5-7, 6-2, 4-6 No. 1 doublesE. Barthelemy/N. Otto (loss) 1-6, 4-6; No. 2 doubles- B. Seppelt/M. Koprek (loss) 1-6, 6-7; No. 3 doublesK. Brudwick/J. Middendorf (loss) 0-6, 3-6

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER

Two key interceptions led to two touchdowns as the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm defeated St. Cloud Tech 30-29 Friday at Husky Stadium in St. Cloud.

Tyler Kranz picked off a Tech pass and ran it 66 yards to the Tech 12-yard line, leading to the Storm’s second score of the game.

Tech got on board first with a first-quarter score for a 7-0 lead. But the Storm responded early in the second quarter when Koby Thelen ran in from 39 yards out. Quarterback Matt Johnson then connected with Kranz on a twopoint conversion for an 8-7 lead.

But Kranz’s biggest play was on the interception that halted a Tech drive and turned the momentum in the Storm’s favor.

“I remember reading him and I knew from practice they were going to him,” Kranz said. “I bobbled it at first and got scared. Then I looked up the sideline, saw the cut back and ran out of gas at the end.”

With the ball on the 12, the Storm had trouble getting into the end zone. Faced with 4th and 15, the Storm called for a halfback pass.

Johnson pitched the ball to Drew Anderson, who was filling in for Korey Keske, who is out for the season with a knee injury. Anderson rolled to his right and Johnson rolled left.

Anderson, a former quarterback, lofted the ball to Johnson, who was covered well, but was able to go up and catch the

pass at the 1-yard line. His momentum carried him into the end zone for the score.

It was the first time they ran the play, but the Storm had been working on it in practice.

“We’ve been practicing that and waiting for an opportunity,” Johnson said, who is used to throwing touchdown passes, not catching them. “He threw it even with gloves on. It was an awesome play. He left it up in front of me. I just had to go up and get it.”

Anderson then ran in for the two-point conversion and a 16-7 halftime lead.

Another interception in the second half helped the Storm keep the momentum.

Tech was once again driving down the field and had just recorded a first down when a pass was tipped by a lineback-

er and into the hands of Daunte Keller.

Keller ran it all the way back to the 2-yard line where he had the ball stripped. The ball rolled into the end zone where Luke Barringer fell on it for the score.

“That was a hustle play,” Magnuson said.

“It was a great individual effort to get there and recover the ball.”

“Our coaches always make us hustle,” Barringer said. “I saw Daunte (Keller) pick it off and I went down to throw

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PHOTOS BY HERMAN LENSING Above, Tyler Kranz goes up for a catch in Friday’s win over St. Cloud Tech. Kranz also had a big interception that led to one of Sauk Rapids’ first-half touchdowns.

Left, Drew Anderson returns a kick off. Anderson started at halfback in place of the injured Korey Keske and not only did he run for a two-point conversion, he threw a key touchdown pass to quarterback Matt Johnson on a halfback option.

Storm kick hard, but come up short with two losses

by MARIA HAGER STAFF WRITER

The Storm girls soccer team struck hard, but not hard enough as they gave up late goals against conference opponent Brainerd to lose the game 6-2 on Sept. 15.

Senior midfielder MariRachel Leen eyes down the ball in her No. 1 singles match, anna Blair led the way for where she lost 2-6, 1-6 during a match-up with Alexandria on Sauk Rapids-Rice, scoring a Thursday. goal and adding an assist. The Storm trailed the Warriors 4-2 at halftime. Mady Mohs, senior, scored the only other Rapids goal for the Storm.

Megan Ackerman and Allison Mach split goalkeeping

Settling in

Boys soccer add win, tie

by MARIA HAGER STAFF WRITER

The Storm padded a win to their previous 0-3 conference record in a clear 8-2 defeat over the Warriors of Brainerd on Sept. 15.

Brainerd kicked things off 10 minutes in with a strong momentum and 20 mph winds at their back.

But the Storm managed to hold the game at 1-0 until late in the half. Sauk RapidsRice scored to tie with a netter from Jonathon Wick, junior midfielder, aided by fellow junior Everett Moliga.

Then, the Storm struck fast with two early goals in the first three minutes of the second half. Senior Patrick O’Brien connected, assisted by junior Ramiro YanezNunez, and Grant Marolf got one by Warrior goalie, aided

by Nunez.

Senior McKinley Lain assisted Marolf to help rack his second goal of the night at 12 minutes into second-half play.

Brainerd answered with one more goal, bringing the game to 4-2. It didn’t take long for the Storm to respond with a string of four.

Jared Timm scored from a penalty kick; Marolf netted assisted by Kieran Emery;

and junior Tristen Mortensen made his varsity debut when he connected assisted once again by Emery. Marolf finished out the game with a hattrick goal.

Ethan Baker had 12 saves.

Sauk Rapids-Rice 3, Alexandria 3 SRR tied up their cleats on Thursday to add a 3-3 tie to their now 3-4-2 record.

The Storm scored first with a goal from Emery assisted by senior Alex Martins.

At the half, the game was 1-1.

The Cardinals scored two to put Rapids down 3-1 early in the second half. But SRR made a push with 10 minutes left and netted two quick goals to tie; from Marolf and Nunez, both assisted by senior defensemen McKinley Lain.

In overtime, Ethan Baker made key saves to keep the game 3-3 until the end.

“He has been really strong for us and is always improving,” said head coach Chad Keller.

Baker had 13 saves.

The boys hosted Fergus Falls last night and will venture to St. Cloud to face Apollo on Thursday, followed by a home match with Becker on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

duties on the night. Ackerman made seven saves and Mach added four. The win keeps the Warriors on top of the conference.

Alexandria 4, Sauk Rapids-Rice 3 SRR outplayed Alexandria in almost every aspect of the game on Thursday, but the Storm were unlucky, falling 4-3 to the Cardinals, who converted on four of their six shots on goal in the game.

“They are playing well, but we need to address our defense, said head coach Kris Fremo. “We have been limiting our opponents’ shots on net, but the looks we are giv-

ing are too good, resulting in goals for our opponents.”

Senior Brooke Lorentz opened the game, scoring 45 seconds in. Alexandria answered with 27:30 to go and scored again with 11:47 left in the first half.

SRR immediately answered with a goal from Lorentz to tie the game. Hanah Hansen scored just 1:31 from halftime to put the Cardinals ahead 3-2.

To kick-off the second, Cardinals’ Hayley Burns and Storm’s Ally Hallonquist had an even affair, exchanging goals within a minute of each other.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. SRR had numerous chances to win the match, but couldn’t find the back of the net, despite out-shooting the Cardinals 18-8 on the night.

Mach and Ackermann had one save apiece. Alexandria goalkeeper Emma Ziegler made the difference, stopping 12 shots to seal the win for the Cardinals.

The loss brings the Storm to 4-4 on the season and 3-3 in the CLC. They went back to action last night in Fergus Falls and will host St. Cloud Apollo on Thursday, Sept. 24 with St. John’s Prep on deck for Monday, Sept. 28.

Saldana’s skills led to Division I volleyball career

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER Nona Saldana will enter into the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Athletic Hall of Fame this year as one of the top volleyball players in school history.

The 1990 graduate was such a standout that she received a full scholarship to play at Division I Wichita State.

A young girl who grew up with older sisters who weren’t involved in athletics, Nona turned to her neighbors to learn the spirit of competition at an early age.

“When I was growing up my athletic role models were my neighbors Ann and Marge Ackerman,” said Saldana (Ewell), who these days is a married mother of two living in Orange County California where she works s a physical therapist. “Ann was three years older and Marge, five years, and their success encouraged me to participate.”

Marge ended up going to Ole Miss on a volleyball scholarship, which was an incentive for Saldana to work extra hard.

“I wanted to see if I could do that, too,” she said.

She made varsity as a

sophomore.

Senior Carie (Schulte) Braun, took her under her win, providing what Saldana said was an “invaluable friendship.” The older girls on the team were great leaders for Saldana, such as Toni (Neils) Schulte and Sheila (Gadway) Grambert.

“I had the privilege to play alongside them. They made me a better player,” Saldana said.

Her best friend throughout middle and high school was Pam (Raetz) Benoit, who was a swimmer and also went on to compete at the college level for St. Cloud State University.

“She is one of the best athletes I know, and although we only played softball together, her success in the pool was always an inspiration to me,” Saldana said.

During her sophomore year, she earned a spot in the volleyball rotation and quickly became a dominant force at the net. Blessed with good height and athleticism, she helped the team to their fifth Rum River Conference title in a row. That year they won regions and finished fourth at state. Individually, Saldana set a school record with 273 kills.

As a senior, she was chosen as team captain and was the

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Nona Ewell (Saldana) with her husband, Brian, a former basketball player at Wichita State, and their two children who are both heavily involved in athletics in California where they reside. most valuable player at the end of the season. She was a threetime all conference performer and earned St. Cloud Times All Area team her junior and senior seasons. Her teams won conference titles in her three years of play, going 69-19. She was also selected as an all-state player

and named to the Minnesota All-Star Team.

When not dominating on the volleyball court, Saldana was doing her thing on the

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Football continued from front a block and help out. I saw the ball come out and just hopped on it. He fumbled it and I picked it up.”

A Thelen run for the conversion made it 24-7, but Tech mounted a rally with two long drives, keeping the ball out of the offense’s hands. Tech scored on an 80-minute drive late in the third for 24-14 and then scored in the fourth to make it 24-21.

“It was a game again,” Magnuson said.

With Tech mounting yet another drive, the Storm came up with another key defensive play.

On 4th and 1 at midfield, Tech went for it, but the Storm defensive line made the stop. They then marched down the field, capped by a 10-yard TD run by Johnson.

A blocked extra point conPHOTO BY HERMAN LENSING version gave them a 30-21 lead, Matt Johnson gains key yardage during Friday night’s win a two-possession game. with the help of blocker Richard Carriveau (62).

Saldana continued from front hardwood in the winter and softball diamond in the spring.

During her junior year of basketball, she helped lead the team to a 12-0 conference record and overall 20-2, marked by averaging 11 points and 13 rebounds per game. Her senior season, she made 52 percent of her shots and had 41 blocks. In her senior season of softball, she batted .428 and earned allconference honors.

Looking back, Saldana said she enjoyed every minute of her experience as an athlete in the SRRHS district.

“My athletic experience at Sauk Rapids was always positive,” she said. “It was my life.

It consumed my entire out of school time, especially playing three sports. One sport bled into the other so I never had a break,

but I loved it.

She credits her coaches for making her experience so positive.

“I had kind, caring and inspiring varsity coaches in Jean Borth (volleyball) and Ben Miller (basketball and softball).”

She also had great support form her parents, Peter and Joyce (Smitten) Saldana.

“My parents were my biggest fans,” she said. “They attended every varsity competition for all three sports and always stayed positive.”

Surpassing the accolades and experiences she had in Sauk Rapids would be hard, but college athletics was even better for Saldana, where she would make lifelong relationships, including meeting her

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Tech scored with 50 seconds left and made the two-point conversion for a 30-29 game.

But Kranz once again made a big play when he recovered the onside kick. With Tech out of timeouts, the Storm were able to run the clock down to preserve the win.

“It was such an exciting football game,” Magnuson said.

Magnuson said it was the first time this season his team has put together four good quarters of football.

“The game itself was big for our program that has struggled the past couple years,” he said.

“They hadn’t played a complete game since Princeton (season opener). But they played with passion.”

Magnuson said it was a total team effort, with several players coming up with big plays.

“It ‘s a big one for us,” he said. “The kids now believe they

Kranz pass from Matt Johnson) SR – Johnson 16 pass from Drew Anderson (Anderson run) Third quarter SR – Luke Barringer recovers fumbled interception return in end zone (Thelen run) T – Devin Vouk run (Woodman kick) Fourth quarter T – Vouk 1 run (Woodman kick) SR – Johnson 10 run (kick blocked) T – Brevyn Spann-Ford 10 pass from Backes (Spann-Ford pass from Backes) Individual statistics Rushing: SR – Johnson 17-67, Thelen 5-62, Dalton Holmes 2-19, Anderson 1-0, Camdin CarlsonMathies 1-0, Eric Burski 2-0. Total: 31-149. T – Vouk 24-99, Backes 1665, Spann-Ford 2-19. Total: 42-183.

Passing: SR – Johnson 6-11-1 45, Anderson 1-1-0 16. Total: 7-12-1 61. T – Backes 15-23-2 156.

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can win. We have been selling to them that if they play a complete game we have a chance to win.”

Barringer said it was a hardfought win.

“We just stuck together and believed in ourselves,” he said.

“It was good team effort and we pulled it out.”

The Storm will take on Sartell this Friday in Sauk Rapids.

Sartell won their first game of the season Friday with a 28-21 win over Rocori.

“They are probably the best 1-4 team in the state,” Magnuson said. “It will be a tough battle, but our kids are playing at a higher level right now and believing in themselves so it should equate to a great game.”

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future husband, and also start learning about her career as a physical therapist.

“My college experience was excellent,” she said.

“Wichita State did a great job of making sure that athletes knew how to succeed in the classroom. They provided as much support as one needed.”

She described the athletes at WSU as a tight-knit group.

Her husband played on the basketball team. Their two children today are die-hard Shocker fans.

“Going to WSU was one of the best decisions I made in my life,” she said. “I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything.”

She came a long way from those early years when she found role models in her neighbors and followed a path in athletics that has helped shape her life.

“Athletics prepared me to be a competitor,” she said.

“Whether it was trying to get

into physical therapy school or applying for a job, I felt I had that edge. It also helped me make connections with people through their love of sports.

And, it helped me experience how to deal with losing, and how to take a loss gracefully and learn from it.”

Her athletic career is long over, but she spends much of her time doing what her parents did, spending time with her husband, going to watch daughter Jocelyn, 13 and son, Myles, 10, in their respective sports.

Sports has been and always will be a big part of her.

And, now she can call herself a hall-of-famer as she deservedly joins Mike Rinke (1981) Jeremy Christie (1995) and Greta Bauer (2000) as the Class of 2015.

“It’s an honor to be inducted,” she said. “I am proud to be in that group.”

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

lating four more goals, which would conclude the shutout.

Defenseman Tyler Mros put two in the net with assists from defenseman Spencer Nelson (2), and forwards Tommy Giller (1) and Will Mix (1.)

Forwards Tanner Skaja and Marty also scored one goal each with help from forwards Matt Moran and Carroll, defensemen Casey Esselman and Trevor Cornelious who each had one assist.

North Star goalie Magnus Lindhe fought off 18 saves before being replaced with goalie Wes Paupore who saved six of six shots on goals by the Jacks. Granite City ended the game with a total of 29 shots on goal. The North Stars sat 20 minutes of penalty time on 10 infractions,

while the Lumberjacks sat 10 minutes for five. Two of the Jacks’ goals were scored during power plays.

The Lumberjacks came out ahead in their game against the Alexandria Blizzard 4-1 on Saturday. The Blizzard were determined to keep the penalty box company and spent a shocking 63 minutes sitting from 18 infractions, allowing the Jacks 14 opportunities on the ice with the power play advantage.

Defenseman Cornelious scored two points during the second period while on a Granite City power play. Forwards Braden Altena, Skaja and Neu assisted him with those goals. Alexandria’s Mason Hautala capitalized on a power play for his team as well with the only goal scored

for the Blizzard assisted by Trent Olson and Alec Seeger.

Lumberjack Giller and Carroll each scored points supported by defenseman Kevin Finley, Mros and Neu. Granite City goalie Robbie Goor held off 12 shots on goal from the Blizzard, while Alexandria goalie Evan Bisek saved 31. The Lumberjacks sat a total of 12 minutes for six infractions in the penalty box.

The Lumberjacks are on the road this weekend as they look to defeat the Twin City Steel in White Bear Lake on Sept. 25 and the Minnesota Flying Aces on Sept. 26 in the Exchange Arena next to the Little Falls High School.

“Most of our runners ran personal best times,” Zeilenga said.

In the boys’ varsity race, Ian Gallagen led the Storm for the second meet in a row, placing 61st with a time of 18:18.8. Logan Leavey placed 76th with a time of 18:37.7, Danny Sertich ran 18:49.0, placing 85th, Sam Ringger placed 97th with 19:05.1, Ryan Sweeney placed 126th, completing the race in 19:56.4, Dakota Johnson placed 132nd with 20:12.7, and Jack Grabinski placed 134th with 20:32.6. The team placed 16th in the race, with a

total time of 1:34:47.0.

For the girls’ varsity race, Julia Severson finished first for the team on the course, placing 40th with 21:13.8.

Emma Mader and Kayleen Martins placed 94th and 95th respectively, finishing the course in 23:33.7 and 23:34.0.

McKenzie Froiland completed the race in 24:33.4, placing 102nd, and Matraca Conarro finished in 26:15.8, placing 117th. The team placed 15th with a total time of 1:59:10.7.

“We continue to see improvements in our runners, both mentally and physically while they compete,” Zeilen-

ga said.

Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m., SRR High School Gymnasium

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Public welcome

Induction - Sept. 26, 10 a.m., SRR High School Past inductees Class of 2014 Class of 2012 Don Hill 1950 Rip Repulski 1946 Denny Dushaw 1961 Dave Pflepsen 1956 John Waseka 1973 Dana O’Brien 1963 Toni Neils 1989 Bob Hegman 1976 Greg Bemboom 1990 Sue Thelen 1981 Jim Worden Margie Ackerman 1985 Laura/Clarence Koep

Class of 2013 Don Wichmann 1946 Ken Hill 1954 Pat Burski 1958 Jerry Strating 1972 Sharon Sauer 1982 Scott Schulte 1989 Jenny Brenden 2000

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Lumberjacks sweep weekend home games

The Granite City Lumberjacks won both home games at the Armadillo Deck Rink Sept. 18-19, bringing their record to a 3-0-0 early in the 2015-16 season.

Granite City goalie Mac Berglove rejected 13 shots on goal from the Breezy Point North Stars, shutting out the team for a 5-0 win, with the help from the Lumberjacks defensive line. The score board remained unchanged until late into the first period as Granite City forward Lucas Carroll scored one goal with only 13 seconds remaining. Forwards Logan Neu and Adam Marty assisted Carroll.

The Lumberjacks then lit up the second period accumu-

Runners improve at 22-team meet

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice cross country team participated in a 22-team meet on Thursday, competing against some of the top schools – Bemidji, Moorhead, Rocori and Sartell-St. Stephen.

“Once again, we had great weather to compete in,” said Coach Marie Zeilenga.

“As a team, we are working hard to compete with other runners.”

Although the team faced some competitive schools, many of the runners achieved exceptional results.

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Storm split CLC matches SRR downs Willmar, loses to Rocori

M i r a n d a Bowman dished out a set during the final set of the three-set home loss to Rocori Sept. 17.

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice volleyball team found what it’s like to be on both sides of a three-game sweep last week.

The Storm opened with a 25-13, 25-23, 25-17 home win Sept. 15 over Willmar before hosting Rocori Sept. 17 and being swept 25-11, 25-11 and 25-11.

In the match against the Cardinals, the second set was very competitive. The point differential was close throughout the set with SRR prevailing at the end.

“We did what we needed to finish it out,” said SRR head coach Dave Anderson.

The Storm had eight ace serves on the night, six by senior Kahlen Manthey.

“We want to be able to serve a good online serve. For every 10 serves, we try to get two or three aces. It takes other teams out of the offense,” Anderson said. “She (Kahlen) has got a good float serve and was able to make them move to pass and that creates problems for the other team.”

Senior Kyra Harvey fin-

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“She had a good overall night,” Anderson said.

Senior Morgan Held had nine set assists; senior Miranda Bowman added eight.

SRR is 4-5 on the season and 1-3 in the Central Lakes Conference. They travelled to Brainerd, 1-5 in the CLC and 7-11 overall, on Tuesday and will host Alexandria, 6-5 overall and 4-1 in the CLC, on Thursday.

“That program (Alexandria) is solid year in, year out.

They will be competitive,” Anderson said.

Rocori def. SRR 25-11, 2511, 25-11 SRR struggled to get into a good offensive flow and lost to the Spartans in three sets Thursday.

“They served the ball well and kept us off balance defensively. We didn’t play it over very well and they were able to attack us,” Anderson said. “We have to stay aggressive and that will come with our youthfulness in the front row.”

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Storm splashed on first loss of season

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They went on to take first and third in 400 freestyle relay to end the meet.

The Storm added a fourth “We are doing well and notch to their win column, leav- continuing to improve as a coling the loss column empty on lective,” Nelson said. the season when they faced the MR: Larissa Kleen, Bailey Otters of Fergus Falls on Sept. Olson,200 Madison Davis, Sabel Omvong15. kot 1st 2:01.31; Tana Hendrickson, Ella Head coach Ray Nelson Benoit, Anna Lucas, Mya Reinert 2nd doesn’t have complaints on the 2:03.93 200 FS: E. Benoit, 1st 2:12.13; year thus far.

Reinert 2nd 2:15.64 “We are starting to figure 200 IM: Lucas 1st 2:22.98, Omthings out as a team, as we try vongkot 2nd 2:32.09, L. Benoit 4th new events, and continue to im- 2:51.62 FS: Kleen 2nd 26.65, Kristen prove despite tough practices,” Petron503rd 28.21, Mikayla Zaske 4th he said.

28.33 1 MTR Diving: Kelsey ChrisThe practice is paying off for the swimmers. An ar- tensen 4th 128.30 FLY: Lucas 1st 1:06.44, ray of first place finishes came Davis100 2nd 1:12.49, Olivia Krepp 4th from the likes of senior Larissa 1:22.18 100 FS: Omvongkot 1st 58.84, Kleen, eigthth-grade Anna Lucas, sophomores Ella Benoit, Petron 2nd 1:01.00 500 FS: Reinert 1st 6:16.59, KatSabel Omvongkot and Mya lyn Dehn 2nd 6:25.80 Reinert.

200 FSR: E. Benoit, Lucas, Rapids proved their united- Kleen, Omvongkot 1st 1:45.35; Olson, style of swimming when they Zaske, Reinert, Petron 2nd 1:50.78 100 BK: Kleen 1st 1:06.47, Hendominated the relay events, drickson 3rd 1:10.62 taking the top two spots in the 100 BR: E. Benoit 1st 1:11.30, 200 medley and 200 freestyle. Olson 2nd 1:19.24, Jaclyn Rasmussen

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SRR will travel to face Brainerd 109, Sauk Rapids- conference leader Sartell on Rice 76 Thursday and will meet with Brainerd showed up to Little Falls on Tuesday, Sept. compete on Thursday. The War- 29. riors battled to hand the Storm 200 MR: Kleen, E. Benoit, Lucas, their first loss of the season.

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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE The 2015-16 Sauk Rapids-Rice swim team is comprised of Tana Hendrickson (front row, from left), Taylor Daniels, Kristen Petron, Larissa Kleen, Bailey Olson, Katlyn Dehn, Kelsey Christensen; (second row, from left) Alyssa Handeland, Jaclyn Rasmussen, Lily Benoit, Ella Benoit, Madi Davis, Olivia Krepp; (third row, from left) Haley ZIegler, Grace Eigen, Isabel Thurston, Anna Lucas, Gabrielle Schmit, Ashley Tapio; (fourth row, from left) coach Kayla Poole, Holynne Zeilenga, Brin Mastey, Sabel Omvongkot, Mikayla Zaske, Clarissa Nathe, coach Myranda Erickstad; (back row, from left) coach Ray Nelson, Mya Reinert, Amber Eisenschenk, Trystan Sheerle, Aliyah Yogerst and coach Steph Schlangen.

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Coming into the 2015-16 season, head coach Ray Nelson knew he had the perfect problem to have.

He has a group of senior athletes – Katlyn Dehn, Tana Hendrickson, Bailey Olson, Larissa Kleen, Kristen Petron, Taylor Daniels and Kelsey Christensen – who are friends in and out of the pool and his roster includes 34 middle school swimmers.

“We are always looking for more participants to build the program, and this year our wish came true adding a number of swimmers and divers,” Nelson said.

So far, the squad has toppled every opponent they have faced, the most recent exception being their first loss to

tough opponent, Brainerd. The Storm will be challenged again this week as they face conference leader, Sartell, on Thursday, Sept. 24.

“We have countless discussions with the team that if we want to be at the top of the conference, we need to perform our best against those teams,” Nelson said.

But, from the consistent talents of the squad as they create more depth, coach Nelson is optimistic about his team’s standing going into the remaining weeks of the season as they look to face Little Falls, St. Cloud Tech and Apollo, Willmar and Alexandria.

“We end the year with a number of conference opponents,” Nelson said.

“These teams continue to be a measuring points for us as we aim to reach our goals and become a stronger team overall.”

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