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Jimmy’s Pour House is celebrating 40 years in business. The business opened Feb. 17, 1977.

Hagberg relies on quality food, staff BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — When Dena Hagberg’s parents, Jimmy and Marilyn Lynch, opened a bar on Feb. 17, 1977, she had no idea the business at 22 Second Ave. N. would be growing years later. “It doesn’t feel like 40 years,” said Hagberg, who owns Jimmy’s Pour House with her husband, Jason. “I never thought it would turn into this.” The bar and grill is celebrating 40 years of business in 2017. It has grown from a mere four employees to an average staff of

55 and has expanded its occupancy roughly eight times the original 40 seats. Along with sales of limitededition T-shirts, Jimmy’s Pour House will be hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities and another speciÀc anniversary event this upcoming summer. The eatery has always been a family affair for the Lynches. Hagberg and her younger brother, Dan, who has been an integral part of the business’s success, have worked side-by-side with many of their siblings over the years. “Working here became a part of who I was,” said Hagberg, who originally thought she would

pursue the medical Àeld. “It gets in your blood I guess. I never thought I would own it because I thought Dad would own it forever. When you’re young you don’t think about those things. But I fell in love with the people.” Jimmy and Marilyn came to Sauk Rapids from Saint Paul Park with their 12 children after a lastminute fall-out on the purchase of a resort. Hagberg had just turned 15 when her father decided to make the family’s home within the walls of the former Blue Eagle building. “There was an apartment on the main Áoor in a really small part of the bar. Mom and Dad lived downstairs and upstairs became the kids’ rooms,” she said. “Gradually when my mom and dad needed to expand, we took out their kitchen and made a

kitchen for the bar.” The family proceeded to modify the building interior, eliminating the parents’ living area and bedroom until eventually Jimmy and Marilyn moved upstairs where they lived for more than 20 years. Slowly, the Lynches began to transform the rough biker bar into a newlyIrish-themed space that attracted the hometown crowd. “Dad was a born promoter. He was very charismatic and knew how to organize people,” Hagberg said. “When we Àrst bought the place we didn’t serve any food and probably seated about 40 people. He put in this little grill that would Àt about six burgers.” Jimmy also attracted the

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Rice merging numbering of civil, criminal ordinances BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — In an effort to streamline and provide consistency in enforcement, the city of Rice voted to merge the numbering systems of civil and criminal ordinances at the council meeting March 6. Portions of the city’s code are written with the Roman numeral system and will now be merged with traditional numbering in order to coincide with Minnesota State statutes. This will assist law enforcement, the court system and

the community in locating and easily understanding the code. According to information provided at Monday’s meeting, the council held a work session Feb. 13 with staff members of the Rice Police Department. At that time, ofÀcer Suzanne DimaggioBoom presented the council with both current city code and updated prosecutor-approved ordinances. Boom and attorneys from Kelm & Reuter, P.A. had worked on updating outdated ordinances that would not hold up in court. The document will also contain a fee schedule, which could be easily changed when necessary

without amending code. Following the approval, the city will merge the updated ordinances and remaining code. A new, completed document will be reviewed by law attorneys at Kennedy & Graven and presented to the community during a public hearing for Ànal discussion and approval. In other council news: • Approved a donation from the Rice Lions Club for $921 to the Rice Police Department to be used in the purchase of a speed radar sign. • Approved the 2017 ballÀelds lease agreement with SofTballs,

Inc. The agreement allows the league organizer exclusivity from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 1 through Oct. 1. • Rescinded and adopted new annual appointments, changing the city assessor to Maurice Balder and city engineer to Bollig, Inc. • Adopted a resolution approving a gambling permit for the Knights of Columbus for a rafÁe on April 23. • Approved rezoning of 1203 and 1204 Sixth Ave NW, Rice. The two houses were mistakenly zoned general business and will not be residential.

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Pastor Gene Thomsen preaches for the congregation at Rice Community Church, which meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. at Rice Elementary School.

Church focuses on family BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

RICE – Each Sunday morning a group of 40 people gather at Rice Elementary School to praise God and Jesus as members of Rice Community Church. When the church started in 2011, it only had eight members. It was led by Pastor Emil Williams and met at Pine Country Bank in Rice. Since then, the church has experienced change and growth. The meeting space was moved to the school in January after holding service at the Old Village Hall for an extended period of time. Along with the move, Pastor Gene Thomsen began shifting the focus of the church to accommodating families of all ages. “The move to the school has helped provide space for kids,” Thomsen said. “The kids have a

separate area where they can go and learn about God, Jesus and their faith on their level. It’s helping us create strong families within our church.” Thomsen also tweaked the church’s vision statement as the meeting space moved locations. “My focuses are different than what Emil’s were,” Thomsen said. “I like to focus on the relationship with God rather than seeing it as religion. It helps show others that they can have a relationship with God. That’s one of my biggest passions, as well as family, so I just tweaked the language in the vision statement toward that.” While the church has everything from a kid’s zone to Wednesday night Bible study, Thomsen likes to make it about more than just their church. “We enjoy partnering with other area churches,” Thomsen

said. “We’ve done things with the Baptist church, our kids will participate in vacation Bible school at Shepherd of the Pines, things like that. We want to partner with them. The more people see churches working together through Christ, the more likely they will be to come to church and try it out. If people see churches Àghting, the chances of new people coming will go down considerably.” Thomsen is continuing to grow the church in various ways and is adding new activities and groups after Easter. “I want our congregation to have many things available to them, so that they may learn more about Christ and deepen their faith,” Thomsen said. “That’s really what’s important.” As pastor, Thomsen has goals for the church. “Within Àve years, I want to have a building to call our own,” he said. “We are already in the process of looking and praying for land.

I want our congregation to have somewhere they can call a home, rather than using other spaces. It will also help the next pastor that comes along. If they already have a worship space of their own, they will be able to jump right in and make the church what they want and what the congregation wants surrounding their vision and passions.” As the church continues to change and evolve, Thomsen keeps one thing in mind. “This church isn’t about me as a pastor, it’s about reaching people through Christ,” he said. “We are all there because Jesus died on the cross for us. He suffered for us. It’s with that understanding that we can create a loving, faithful community that stretches beyond the walls of our worship space.” The church worships every Sunday morning at 10 a.m., with prayer beforehand, at Rice Elementary School, 200 3rd St NE, Rice.

Vehicle crashes into house in Rice BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — A Bloomington man was arrested Monday after his vehicle crashed into a house. According to the Benton C o u n t y Sheriff ’s Department, Daniel Saarela, Daniel Saarela 30, was arrested on one count each of felony third degree controlled substance, second degree driving while impaired and driving after revocation. Authorities responded to a home on Little Rock Lake NW in Watab Township shortly before noon March 5, after the homeowner called to report a vehicle had struck the south side of his home and was inside his bedroom. The vehicle had been headed north while driving westbound on Highway 10 when it left the pavement, drove through the ditch, crossed over a roadway and struck the residence. Saarela claimed another individual had been driving at the time of the accident, but injuries sustained by Saarela concluded otherwise. Law enforcement also located a prescription bottle with four different opiates. Saarela was driving after revocation and has two prior driving while intoxicated convictions from 2010.

Two face theft, false name charges BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — Two vehicle occupants were arrested Thursday after a routine license check led to a vehicle coming back stolen. James Maldonardo II, of Bowlus, is facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle, giving a false name to a peace ofÀcer and driving after revocation. A passenger in the vehicle, Sara Smith of Sauk Rapids, is facing aiding Sara Smith and abetting theft of a motor vehicle, giving a false name to a peace ofÀcer, possession of a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a legend James [prescription] Maldonardo drug. According to the complaint, Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann was on patrol the afternoon of March 2 when he ran a routine license check on a vehicle that came back as being stolen from the Albany area four days prior. Before Hamann could stop the car, the vehicle pulled into the local Dollar General and the passengers went inside. Upon contacting the occupants, Maldonardo and Smith gave false names and birthdates to Hamann, which was determined by photographs on Àle with the Department of Motor Vehicles. The keys of the vehicle were located in Maldonardo’s pocket. Smith advised ofÀcers she was unaware the vehicle was stolen. OfÀcers located brass knuckles and non-controlled substance prescription drugs, not prescribed to Smith, as well as other paraphernalia within her purse.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible Class for those with special needs. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. This class is free of charge and open to all faiths. For more information contact Pastor Prell at (320) 252-0120, pastor@petralutheran.com or Judy Vosen (320) 293-4545, judycr58@ yahoo.com.

Thursday, March 16, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement 4-hour Refresher Course. Sartell-St. Stephen District Service Center, 212 Third Ave. N, Sartell. For more information or to register visit http://www. mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. Friday, March 17, 7 a.m. to midnight — Saint Patrick’s Day Bash. Jimmy’s Pour House, 22 Second Ave. N, Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, March 9, 7 p.m. — District Band Concert for Grades Sixth through Friday, March 17, 6 p.m. — Stars of the 12th. Performing Arts Center, 1835 Osauka Storm fundraiser and talent show. All proceeds beneÀt the Sauk Rapids-Rice Road NE, Sauk Rapids. Education Foundation. Sauk Rapids High Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m. — Shamrock School, 1835 Osauka Road NW, Sauk ShufÁe 5K and 10 K event. Sauk Rapids Rapids. Municipal Park, 1001 River Ave. N, Sauk Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Rapids. Central Minnesota Wellness Expo. St. Saturday, March 11, noon to 9:30 p.m. — Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 United Heroes League night with the Fourth Ave. S, St. Cloud. Granite City Lumberjacks. Tailgating, activities and jersey auction, followed by Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m. to 2 pm. — St. a 7:30 p.m. hockey game. All proceeds Cloud Mothers of Multiples Kids Used donated to United Heroes League. Sports Clothing and Equipment Sale. Discovery Arena East, 1410 Third Ave. S, Sauk School, 700 Seventh Street S. Waite Park. Learn more at http://stcloudmoms.com/ Rapids. sale-information. Monday, March 13 — Early registration deadline for Annual Women’s Lenten Saturday March 18, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 Retreat on March 25 in Foley. This is p.m. — Community Fellowship Free event is sponsored by Diocesan Council Meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 of Catholic Women.“Full of Grace” is the Pine Cone Road S, Sartell. theme. Registration should be sent to Janis Saturday, March 19, 3 p.m. — Heritage Day Fagin, 14585 31St Street, Clear Lake, MN Parade. O’Brien’s Pub. 10 Main Street E, 55319. For additional information contact Rice. Parade route will travel southeast on Mary Jo Fitzpatrick at (320) 387-2243. Division Street N, ending at the intersection of Main and Division Streets. Monday, March 13, noon to 6 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Sunday, March 19, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. American Legion Silver Star Post No. — Rice Women of Today Pancake 428, 17 Second Ave. N, Waite Park. Breakfast. Proceeds toward scholarship Make an appointment by visiting http:// funds to be awarded to local students. redcrossblood.org or calling (800) 733- Immaculate Conception Church, 130 First 2767. Ave. NE, Rice. Monday, March 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All Express. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph. For more information visit fareforall.org or call (800) 582-4291.

Singers attract full crowd

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School choirs sang for a full house March 6 at the high school’s performing arts center. The program included performances from the chamber, varsity, women’s and concert choirs as well as showcases of various solo ensemble songs. Conductor

Steven Mick raved about the progress of the choirs. “We don’t usually try a cappella performances this early in the year,” Mick said. “It’s amazing the way our varsity and women’s choir has progressed, and both groups were able to do a Àne job of their Àrst a cappella performance.”

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(Above) Camden Patterson (from left), Elizabeth Engebretson, Natalie Westergren and Anna Magnan perform “Hush! Someone’s Calling My Name,” a cappella with the women’s choir March 6 during the all-choir concert at SRRHS. (Above, right) Anna Zeleny sings “Pur Di Centi” as a prelude to the concert choir’s performance.

Sunday, March 19, 9 a.m. to noon. — Tinville Lions Pancake Breakfast. Rollie’s Rednecks & Longnecks, 940 35th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, March 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Meat Goat Seminar. Kevin and Heidi Greniger will present regarding raising meat goats, animal selection, Àtting for show, showing meat goats and goat nutrition. Gilman Coop Creamery, 115th Street NE, Gilman. Wednesday, March 15, 3-6 p.m. — Car A light lunch will be provided. RSVP by seat checks. Gold Cross Ambulance, 2800 March 15 to Ryan Sand at (320) 293-2724. Seventh Street N, St. Cloud. Have your car seat installed, bring your manuals for your vehicle and seat, and, if possible, bring the child who uses the seat. This event is free but call for an appointment (320) 656-7021. Tuesday, March 14 — Annual Minnesota Township Meeting and Election Day. Check with your local township for information regarding open poll times.

Members of the varsity choir perform “How Can I Keep From Singing?” during the choir concert March 6.

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crowd with home-made videos of local sports teams and taped television shows. People would Áock to the restaurant at lunch time to take in re-run episodes of Carol Burnett, Johnny Carson and Benny Hill. The Lynches’ 180-pound Great Dane, Beau, was a staple in the building. The dog would travel about, shaking hands with this paw and acting as security. Beau would also make daily trips to the bank, delivering the daily deposit bag in his mouth. Billiards was a popular pastime at the pub. Jimmy formed the Àrst billiard leagues in the area and Marilyn was a force to be reckoned with at the pool table. Playing pool was a family affair and both the men and women of the Lynch family were tough competitors. Hagberg said her father relied on quality products to grow his customer base. He was meticulous about the way the burgers were cooked and searched for a recipe to

have the restaurant’s buns specialty-made. Jimmy worked out front, while Marilyn manned the grill. “We would not be this, had my parents not been who they were,” Hagberg said. “They had a vision. Don’t ever cheapen the food, no matter what. If prices start to get high for buying product, you have to adjust. People want consistent, good food and that’s what we’ve always tried to be. Our menu is nothing fancy, but we hope you get the same thing when you come in every time.” Jimmy was nearly fullblooded Irish, but his menu traditionally didn’t have any Irish fare. Recently, as quality was perfected, Jimmy’s Pour House added Irish Bangers ‘n’ Mash, and corned beef and cabbage to their menu items. In addition to the food, Hagberg said the quality of the staff keeps people coming back through the doors of the bar and grill. “The staff is not scripted. We hire many high school students who begin as dishwashers and hostesses and work their way up. We probably have 20 or more staff who have been here more than Àve years. I don’t

BCHS seeking 2017 Women Making History

Pulse on people Skillingstad named to Mayville State University dean’s list MAYVILLE, N.D. — Sauk Rapids-Rice 2016 graduate, Andrea Skillingstad, of St. Cloud, was recently name to the Mayville State University fall 2016 semester dean’s list. In order to be named to the dean’s list, students must attain a grade point average of

3.5 or higher and successfully complete a minimum of 12 graded credit hours. Dalal graduates from University of St. Thomas ST. PAUL — Arihant Dalal, of Rice, graduated from the University of St. Thomas in fall 2016. Dalal received a Masters of Business Administration in health care.

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(Top) Jimmy and Marilyn Lynch, now deceased, opened Jimmy’s Pour House in Sauk Rapids in 1977. (Right) Dena Hagberg, the Lynches’ daughter, took over the family business and owns the business with her husband, Jason.

Sauk Rapids in search of outstanding citizen SAUK RAPIDS — The city of Sauk Rapids is accepting nominations for the 2016 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year. Any Sauk Rapids citizen who has provided outstanding service to the community is eligible. Adults of any age will be considered for their past and present community work. Brochures can be picked up at the Sauk Rapids Government Center or at the Bremer Bank located in Coborn’ s, Sauk Rapids. They are also available online at www.ci.sauk-rapids. mn.us. Nominations are easy to submit and consist of less than one page of information indicating why this individual is deserving of the recognition.

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Friends. They come, they go. Why do we looks differently for everyone but sometimes it’s need them? Why do we sometimes stack up our by completely putting yourself out there. Like self worth into them? one friend I’ve recently gobbled up. She said, I have this quote pinned to one of my “I’m looking for friendships, I’m digging in the Pinterest boards: word and I’m craving fellowship.” That’s all it We will meet three types of friends in our took. God has lined it up so that her and I have life...Friends for a reason. Friends for a season. been able to have great conversations at church, Friends for a lifetime. and we can keep in contact with prayer requests Now, it’s a cute and catchy quote but it’s also and then we get to share praise reports from those true. When you live life by faith and put your answered prayers. trust in God, He answers and always in the area BY MERCY NYGAARD Praying for someone is a gift. You don’t of friendship and fellowship. always get to Ànd out if your prayer came to Life by Faith I reÁected all week about my rather brash fruition but you can be certain the Lord is hearing comparison of alcoholics to toddler-babies. and He is working. When you get the privilege of Although it was harsh, we often can learn so hearing your prayers come to fruition, it is never much from studying childhood and especially socially. dull and always exciting. “Wait, I focused all my attention to I have three children in school now and my son and my lifting this certain thing up to our Creator, He answered and daughter are in their Àrst years of elementary school. This then this certain thing happened?...That’s totally awesome!” longing for connection comes at a young age. I witness all That’s a tiny glimpse of what it’s like at times and it is our gift of them go through real friendship struggles. Instead of just we only need to receive. saying, "Get over it," when there are struggles, we talk through Now sometimes it’s not that easy making friends. it and we work it out trying to remember love Àrst. Love God Sometimes it’s coming across some rude individuals Àrst or – that's where we get our self worth. Then love others. Their having friends break your heart, like I’m witnessing through dad almost always handles it better, I humbly admit, so I’m my children. But I’ll always encourage them to remember thankful to have him as a partner. love Àrst and it sure makes it easier to forgive. I’ll always I have to say, I am still amazed the adventures I get to encourage them to look for the best in people and pray for the go on through obedience in fellowship. We are called to special friends that God wants to put into their lives. Then I’ll fellowship. Remember Jesus called friends to be with Him. try to remember my own advice when I’m around adults. Pay He discipled them and turned them into disciples but He attention to that person who is putting themselves out there. Àrst called them just to be with Him. If you put forth just the Don’t let them slip through the cracks when you’re in your littlest effort, through prayer, God will surround you with His clique. And if you’re building up the gusto to put yourself out faithful followers, with conÀdants, and those that will hold there for friendship...I’m praying for you! (Hebrews 13:1) you accountable and pray for you. Putting forth a little effort

For March, I will continue to update you the state legislative initiatives relating to body on the city of Sauk Rapids’ accomplishments cameras; and preparing to implement a police in 2016 and goals for 2017. This month I will reserve program in 2018. review the police, Àre and building inspection/ The Àre department refurbished Unit 3 tanker safety departments. with a new electronic dump chutes tank, and During 2016 we purchased two fullythe rear of the truck was designed with red and equipped police vehicles, an updated camera yellow stripes for high visibility on the highway. system for seven cars and outÀtted the ofÀcers The rescue boat fundraising has continued to with new Tasers. The police department BY KURT HUNSTIGER be successful. There were no retirements in the purchased and trained a new K-9 dog, utilizing Around the Town department, and we hired two new ÀreÀghters. donations from community members. They also We are currently fully staffed at 30 ÀreÀghters. hired and trained two additional ofÀcers during During 2017, we will be forming a truck the year and promoted Jeremy Welsh to Sergeant. committee to research the replacement of the aerial truck that Our goals for the police department in 2017 include: is scheduled for purchase in 2019. hiring and training three additional ofÀcers; placing additional We had a ÀreÀghter killed in the line of duty in May body armor into every squad car for response in active shooter 1966. Numerous days were spent researching this and enough situations; placing three ballistic shields in squad cars for high- information was found that the Minnesota Fire Service risk searches; completing 40-hour crisis intervention training Foundation members acknowledged this event. On Sept. 24, for all ofÀcers; continuing to participate in human trafÀcking 2017 at the state capitol, Gilbert Adelman will be honored and investigations with other local authorities; working with the inscribed on the Minnesota Fallen FireÀghter Memorial. This Community Development Director Todd Schultz to continue is a large ceremony that involves Gov. Mark Dayton and many addressing blighted and nuisance properties; monitoring other dignitaries. This is quite an honor for Gilbert and his family. I would like to personally thank all of our police ofÀcers Construction company and ÀreÀghters for their willingness to sacriÀce themselves looking for and their family time to protect and keep all of us safe. I along Belly-dump and with the community appreciate everything you do! Dump Truck Driver The 2016 year was a busy one for the building inspections/ Must have a Class A or B license; be drug-free; have a professionsafety department. In July 2016, a 38-unit apartment building al attitude and a clean driving was issued a certiÀcate of occupancy and fully-rented, and record. Successful candidate will Good Shepherd built two twin homes which are occupied. be required to be able to work weekends as needed and work out Currently under construction are three additional apartment of town when required. Most work buildings with 38, 55 and 57 units. Some of the larger is in central Minnesota. commercial projects during the year were: Urban Lodge Taking applications now for Brewery & Restaurant, Rapid Marine, the expansion to 2017 spring start. Hourly wage, prevailing wage. Manea’s Meats, a new, unnamed building on Second Ave and 40+ hours/week. Second Street, the Feneis project on Lincoln Avenue, Wilcox Dental, Kwik Trip, Guardian Pharmacy, Focal Point Fixtures, Marson Contractors For more info contact Randy at Inc. and Wildwood Assisted Living. (320) 493-3629 or The past year was busy for the city of Sauk Rapids, and randyzirbes123@gmail.com 2017 will provide many opportunities to meet the needs of the residents of Sauk Rapids. Please feel free to contact me at khunstiger@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us if you have any questions. R10-1B-TV

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Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, Feb. 20 0241 hrs – attempt to locate 500 block of Hwy 23 in Foley 0359 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 0444 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 13th St N 1309 hrs – accident on the 100 block of 1st St S 1358 hrs – animal on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1538 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1549 hrs – child on the 1200 block of Fieldstone Dr 2001 hrs – dvs; 2 trafÀc stops; 1 assist Tuesday, Feb. 21 0158 hrs – suspicious activity on 2nd Ave and 9th St N 0658 hrs – accident on the 700 block of Schooners End 0806 hrs – controlled substance on 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1040 hrs – dispute on the 600 block of Mayhew Lake Rd 1346 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1456 hrs – burglary on the 200 block of 13th St N 1546 hrs – child on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1639 hrs – property on the 200 block of 8th St N 1721 hrs – child on the 500 block of Division St 1908 hrs – welfare check on the 900 block of 2nd Ave N 2044 hrs – suicidal person on the 900 block of 1st Ave N 2333 hrs – extra patrol; 4 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 1 ordinance violation; 2 assists Wednesday, Feb. 22 0939 hrs – violation court order on the 700 block of 5th Ave N 1248 hrs – environmental complaint on 200 block of 5th St S 1303 hrs – theft on the 200 block of Stearns Dr 1306 hrs – welfare check on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 1521 hrs – trafÀc accident on Benton Dr N and 7th St N 1551 hrs – vehicle 1709 hrs – open door 1830 hrs – arrest on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1938 hrs – burning complaint on 700 block of Summit Ave S 1940 hrs – child on the 1300 block of Stone Ridge Rd 2030 hrs – harassment on the 900 block of 2nd Ave N 2039 hrs – domestic on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 2222 hrs – extra patrol; 3 trafÀc stops; 6 medical calls; 4 assists; 1 permit issued; 1 ordinance violation Thursday, Feb. 23 0056 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1300 block of 2nd Ave N 0333 hrs – disturbance on the 300 block of 13th St N 0812 hrs – theft on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave S 0816 hrs – harassment on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 0941 hrs – search warrant on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1016 hrs – predatory offender registry 1108 hrs – check on the 1300 block of 2nd St N 1301 hrs – civil on the 500 block of 3rd St S 1308 hrs – suspicious activity 800 block of Broadway Ave S 1551 hrs – theft 1609 hrs – fraud on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1901 hrs – suspicious activity on 2nd Ave N 2152 hrs – welfare check on the 300 block of 13th St N; 3 trafÀc stops; 2 alarms; 2 assists; 7 pet licenses issued; 1 medical call; 2 human services reports Friday, Feb. 24 0020 hrs – animal on the 600 block of Summit Ave S 0052 hrs – suicidal person on the 2000 block of Highview Dr 0223 hrs – suicidal person on900 block of Oak Crest Lane 1009 hrs – records check 1056 hrs – hit and run on the 300 block of 2nd Ave N 1139 hrs – animal on the 800 block of 7th Ave N 1147 hrs – animal on the 600 block of 5th St S 1158 hrs – animal on the 1100 block of Water Ave S 1424 hrs – child on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1430 hrs – vehicle 1540 hrs – suicidal person on 300 block of Pleasant Ridge Rd 1720 hrs – violation court order 1100 block of Meadows Dr 1753 hrs – domestic on 6th Ave S 1950 hrs – vehicle 2100 hrs – civil on the 700 block of 5th Ave N 2218 hrs – suspicious activity on the 600 block Benton Dr N 2234 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave N 2358 hrs – welfare check on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 3 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 1 alarm; 1 pet license issued; 2 permits issued; 3 assists Saturday, Feb. 25 0326 hrs – open door 0510 hrs – welfare check on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 0710 hrs – harassment on the 400 block of 13th Ave S

0950 hrs – burglary on the 800 block of Pearl View Dr 1432 hrs – utility problem on 1200 block of Stone Ridge Rd 1434 hrs – assault on the 100 block of 1st St S 1840 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1100 block Franklin Ave NE 1917 hrs – suicidal person on 2nd St N 2058 hrs – extra patrol 2059 hrs – extra patrol 2102 hrs – extra patrol 2202 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 2241 hrs – extra patrol 2 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 2 assists; 1 alarm Sunday, Feb. 26 0511 hrs – property on the 300 block of 7th St S 0541 hrs – domestic on the 900 block of Broadway Ave S 1008 hrs – property on 4th Ave S 1819 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of 3rd Ave S 1934 hrs – extra patrol 4 trafÀc stops; 3 medical calls; 4 assists

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Public Notices CITY OF RICE COUNTY OF BENTON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Rice Planning Commission at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 27th, 2017 at the Rice City Hall, 205 Main Street East, Rice, MN 56367 for the purpose of hearing from the public, considering, and making recommendation to the City Council regarding amending the zoning ordinance to change the Impervious Surface requirement from 8% to 80%. A copy of the proposed amended ordinance can be obtained by contacting City Hall. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to comment, testify, or present evidence at the hearing. Dated: March 9th, 2017 Stephanie Roggenbuck City Clerk City of Rice, MN R-10-1B

OBITUARY John Fandel

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Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. March 6, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for John Francis Aloysius Fandel, who died Wednesday at the age of 77 surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman ofÀciated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Father Pierz Assembly stood honor guard from 5-8 p.m. and parish prayers were at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. John was born July 10, 1939, in St. Cloud to Leonard and Eleanor (Zabinski) Fandel. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957, and SCSU with a degree of management. He met his love Barbara Tracy while working at Saint Cloud Times. John worked in the mailing room while going to SCSU and Barb in the business ofÀce. They married on Sept. 5, 1964, at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids. He worked for thirteen years as a manager of F. W. Woolworth stores in various cities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. He was blessed to return to the St Cloud area in 1977 with the start of the closing of F.W. Woolworth, and soon after moved to Atwater where he began work with the MN Department of Revenue. In 1990, the position moved to the St Cloud ofÀce and he again returned to the area residing in his Sauk Rapids home. During his life John enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota college games, Àshing and gardening. He was a

John Francis Fandel member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, and Sacred Heart Men’s Club. John was an active member in all the parishes he attended, including being a CCD instructor, Eucharistic minister, and being a part of many parish committees. He was an avid supporter of the Marriage Encounter and MCCL. He became a friend to everyone he got to know, always wanting to make everyone feel welcomed. He was a hardworking man with a strong faith and dedicated to his family. Survivors left to honor and cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years Barbara; children, Mary Jo Fandel, Michelle and Grant Wendt, and Marcia and Kenneth Klimmek all of St. Cloud; brother, Robert and Judy Fandel of Luxemburg; sister-in-law, Virginia “Ginny” Fandel of Little Falls; sister-in-law, Patricia Tracy of Mora; nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth Fandel; niece, Pamela Fandel; sister-inlaw, Kathleen A. Kenning; brother-in-law, Peter C. Tracy. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann. com.

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Public Notices REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, February 13, 2017 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Minnesota Rural Water Association Training as agenda item 9-O. Olson clariÀed that the Joint Powers Agreement for agenda item 9-F was sent out over e-mail to the Council and added to the dais and in the public packet prior to the start of tonight’s meeting. Olson said that the agreement for 9-C was missing a few pages in the electronic copy, so the complete agreement has been placed on the dais. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 1-23-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 1-23-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File A. 12-22-16 Special HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to receive and Àle the 12-22-16 Special HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. B. 1-3-17 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to receive and Àle the 1-3-17 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Mayor’s Communication • Extra Mile Award—Mayor Hunstiger said that he is resurrecting an idea that former Mayor Mark Campbell introduced during his tenure. He noted that former Mayor Mark Campbell created a recognition program called the Extra Mile Award, which was a way to recognize community members/students who are doing great things in the community. Mayor Hunstiger encouraged residents to reach out to him if they know of someone deserving of this recognition. He stated that more information will be placed on the City’s website regarding the Extra Mile award. • Extra Mile Award for Jason Fleming, Fire Chief-Mayor Hunstiger recognized Jason Fleming for being Fire Fighter of the Year. Fire Chief Fleming made 93% of the Àre calls last year. Mayor Hunstiger thanked Fleming for all that he does for the Sauk Rapids Fire Department and for the City of Sauk Rapids as a whole. • School Safety Article-Mayor Hunstiger noted that the St. Cloud Times did an article on school safety over the last weekend that featured Sauk Rapids Police OfÀcer Tim Sigler. OfÀcer Sigler works as a School Resource OfÀcer for Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. Mayor Hunstiger said that this was a great article. • Dave Bluhm-Mayor Hunstiger said that he would like to extend his thoughts and prayers to a City employee, Dave Bluhm, who has been dealing with some serious health issues. Mayor Hunstiger said that Bluhm who works in the Utilties Department has been with the City for 17 years. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Purpose City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider Making Street Improvements to Summit Avenue North, 10th Street North, 11th Street North, Stearns Drive, 13th Avenue North, and River Avenue North 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer 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 resolution ordering the 2017 Overlay Improvements and Preparation of Plans. Discussion: Councilperson Heinen asked about the Àber material being included as an alternate bid. Wotzka said that he will have the Àber material included as an alternate bid. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve 2017 Pay Equity Report B. Approve Sending Police OfÀcer to K9 Handler Conference C. Approve Vacant Land Donation D. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for the St. Cloud Lions Club’s Jose Cole Circus E. Approve Utilities at Bob Cross Park Baseball Fields F. Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force G. Approve Resolution to Remove Life Cycle Housing Requirements in Turning View Estates H. Approve Mayor’s Appointment to the Planning Commission I. Approve Training Requests for Police Personnel, “Crisis Intervention Training” J. Approve Training Requests for Police Personnel, “Crime Scene Processing” K. Approve Training Requests for Police Personnel, “DMT-G Operator Course” L. Approve Sending the Police Chief and Police Sergeants to the MCPA Executive Training Institute M. Approve 2017 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses N. Approve Purchasing Patrol Scout From Mobile Vision, Inc. O. Approve Minnesota Rural Water Association Traning for Utilities Department Staff Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9O. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. Appointment of New Member to Fill Council Vacancy Motion: Moved by Mayor Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the voting procedures as speciÀed in the Request For Action (RFA). Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to appoint Jason Ellering to Àll the vacancy on the Sauk Rapis City Council. Discussion: Mayor Hunstiger said that this was a very tough decision. Motion carried with 3 Councilpersons (Hunstiger, Sauer, and Thronson voting in favor of the motion) and 1 Councilperson (Heinen) voting against the motion. 11. Other Staff Items • Christmas Tree Dispossal—Pete Eckhoff noted that the the food drive tree disposal event at the compost site brought in 260 pounds of food and $34 cash donations that were all donated to the Salvation Army. • Clean Sweep— Councilperson Heinen asked if a date has been set for Clean Sweep week. Pete Eckhoff noted that Clean Sweep Week at the compost site is very weather dependent. Eckhoff stated that historically Clean Sweep week occurs the last week of April. 12. Other Council Items and Communications Council Assignments—Mayor Hunstiger said that he will talk to Mr. Ellering to guage his interests in serving on various City Council committees for the next year. 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. R-10-1B

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Wolves battle through challenging road trip

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Boys hoops lose season Ànale Open playoffs this week BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

Over the past months, as the Minnesota Timberwolves have lingered on the periphery of the western conference playoff picture, a road trip at the end of February loomed as a likely endpoint to any postseason aspirations. With four games in one week against the Rockets, Kings, Jazz, and Spurs (which included brutal visits to three of the top four teams in the conference), it appeared unlikely the Wolves would keep their heads above water in the congested sixteam race for the conference’s Ànal playoff spot. However, not only did the improving Wolves manage to split their road games, they also took the Spurs (who have a 21-6 home record) to overtime and hung an impressive 130 points on the Rockets in their two losses. I’m not huge on moral victories, but there’s little shame in dropping those games. The Spurs are currently 49-13 and boast the second-best record and point differential in the entire NBA. The Rockets are currently 44-20 and have the third-best record and point differential. These teams are absolutely legitimate title contenders, and the Wolves gave both of them everything they could handle on their home Áoors. In the Spurs loss, Andrew Wiggins just couldn’t get clutch baskets down the stretch as the Wolves’ modest fourth quarter lead evaporated. That will happen when you’re being guarded by Kawhi Leonard. One critique I will offer of coach Tom Thibodeau’s lategame offensive approach is that the Wolves seem too eager to settle for hero-ball style isolation plays for Wiggins rather than running the offensive sets that got them the lead in the Àrst place. I get it, Wiggins can create relatively open looks for himself consistently and these crunchtime reps are going to be good for his development in the long run. However, the Wolves are at their best when Ricky Rubio has the ball in pick-and-roll sets with Karl-Anthony Towns and he can Ànd open shooters or hit Towns on rolls or pops after the screen. Why make things easier on the opposing defense? Against the Rockets, the Wolves simply ran into an offensive buzzsaw. The Rockets made 22 threepointers as a team and there wasn’t much the Wolves could do to stop it. Towns had 37 points and 22 rebounds and Wiggins chipped in 30 points, but the Wolves couldn’t overcome their season-high 25 turnovers in what became an up-and-down game on the second night of a back-toback. In the other two games, the Wolves laid the smack down. They dismantled the 37-24 Utah Jazz 107-80 with one of their best defensive efforts all season. They also trounced the listless Kings 102-88. The mark of a solid team is when they can impose their will against weaker opposition. The Wolves are starting to do that more consistently. When the Wolves announced Tom Thibodeau was going to be their new coach last offseason, games like the Utah and Sacramento wins were exactly what I was hoping we were going to start seeing. An old adage in professional sports maintains that if a team can split their road games and take care of business at home, they are going to be in playoff contention. The Wolves appear to have reached that point and are playing consistently solid basketball. The question is whether they can get hot enough to overcome their rough start to the season. With tough home games against the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors in the next few days, things aren’t going to get an easier for the Wolves. However, they have showed some increased resilience lately. I wouldn’t count them out just yet.

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until junior center Cody Landwehr fouled out of the game with around six minutes left. SRR was forced to foul to try and get back into the game, but Brainerd sunk their free-throws extending their lead. The Warriors had a great shooting night, hitting 2653 shots, including 12-28 on three pointers. The Storm, who have made strides in the last several games, shot 22-59 and Ànish their regular season with a 1214 record. “We need the consistency we had coming into the game Friday night. I thought we were playing well. Before that we had done a good job establishing the big three down low,” Peterson said. One of the big three – senior forward Tyler Kranz – had a solid outing for SRR.

He Ànished the game with 19 points, Àve rebounds and four assists. “Tyler played a good game. He was steady for us,” Peterson said. Landwehr joined him in double Àgures with 12 points. The Storm also had solid contributions off the bench. Nathan Waldorf came in and contributed seven points and Braden Tretter had four points, Àve rebounds and two assists. “They came in and played well for us. They gave us good minutes off the bench,” Peterson said. SRR 30 26 56 B 35 40 76

SC scoring: Waldorf 7, Kranz 19 (5 rebounds, 4 assists), Tretter 4 (5 rebounds), Deng Deang 8, Landwehr 12 (9 rebounds), Anthony Massman 6. Team totals: FG 22-59, FT 8-14, PF 17.

Lumberjacks: NA3HL West Division champs PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Granite City’s Matthew Moran (lower right) and fellow teammate celebrate after Moran scored his second goal of the March 5 match-up against the Alexandria Blizzard at Sports Arena East. Alexandria won 4-3 in overtime.

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One season is complete for the Storm boys basketball team and the pivotal playoff schedule is upon them. SRR wrapped up their

regular season with a 75-56 Central Lakes Conference loss in Brainerd on Friday night, March 3. “They [Brainerd] played well,” said Storm Head Coach Derek Peterson. “They played hard.” The Section 8AAA playoffs commenced Tuesday when the Storm hosted Detroit Lakes. SRR earned the fourth seed in the section and the Lakers the Àfth. The squads battled earlier this year with the Lakers coming out on top 76-73. See full story on the SRR vs. DL game at www. saukrapidsherald.com. The SRR/Detroit Lakes winner will advance to play the winner between top-seeded Fergus Falls and eighthseeded Little Falls March

11 at 6:30 p.m. at Moorhead High School. Fergus Falls is the defending section champion and has defeated the Storm twice during the regular season. They feature a dynamic backcourt. “They are very much a guard orientated shooting basketball team. They did a nice job collapsing down low on us during the year,” Peterson said. “They have done such a good job getting down the court and getting an open look.” Alexandria (2), Bemidji (3), Sartell (6) and Thief River Falls (7) rounded out the section bracket. The section Ànals will be March 16. In their season Ànale, the Storm spent most of the game chasing the Warriors. They trailed by Àve at halftime, 3530, and were at that distance for most of the second half

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Despite two losses this past weekend, the Granite City Lumberjacks were still victorious. They clinched the west division championship with 69 points and a 31-85-2 record. The Jacks play their Ànal regular season game against the New Ulm Steel Saturday, March 11, before beginning playoffs the following weekend. Alexandria 4, Granite City 3 (OT) Granite City suffered a tough loss to the Alexandria Blizzard March 5 at Sports Arena East. After entering into overtime, a turnover gave the Blizzard a breakaway on which they scored against Lumberjack tender Mac Berglove. The Blizzard won the game 4-3. Both teams hit the ice in full force Sunday. It took over seven minutes for a team to Ànd the back of the net, which the Lumberjacks did Àrst. Defenseman Eric Moser skated in off a breakaway for a shot on goal which was deÁected by Blizzard goalie Brey Effertz. However, Granite City’s Matthew Moran found himself in the right place at the right time and swooped in to score the point. The battle continued through the end of the second

period when Alex picked up two goals, putting the Jacks down by one. At the beginning of the third, Granite City capitalized on a power play when Moser ripped one from the blue line at center ice. He was assisted on the play by Keenan Lund. Alexandria took the lead, yet again, with a goal at 2:36 into the period, but Moran, with help from Matthew Sprink, scored a second time to keep the teams tied through regular play. The Blizzard gained control at 3:26 during overtime and beat Berglove, winning 4-3. Berglove saved 33 of 37 shots on goal while Effertz fended off 32. The Lumberjacks sat 12 minutes on six infractions, Alexandria 16 on eight. Granite City 5, Breezy Point 4 Granite City and the Breezy Point North Stars went head-to-head March 4 at the Breezy Point Hockey Center. Both teams sat 41 minutes on 10 infractions and had 34 shots on goal, but the Lumberjacks came out on top 5-4. Granite City took a 3-0 lead before the North Stars scored after Àve minutes into the second period. Lumberjack Spencer Nelson was the Àrst on board, putting a puck past Breezy Point’s Bronson Moore, followed by Lund

and Andrej Jamnicky. Breezy Point cut Granite City’s lead to one, before Braden Altena scored late in the second. The Jacks led 4-2. A goal by Ryan Smith at the beginning of the third was enough to keep Breezy Point down. Despite two more North Star goals to end the period, the Jacks triumphed 5-4. Assists were tallied by Chase Di Bari, Casey Esselman, Will Mix, Matthew Sprink, William Sprink, Altena, Lund (2), Moser and Nelson. Willmar 2, Granite City 1 Granite City fell 2-1 to the Willmar Warhawks March 3. Defenseman Cole Buhl scored the Lumberjacks’ lone goal at 12:07 in the second period. Brady Dahl and Lund were credited with assists on Buhl’s goal. Willmar remained scoreless until the second half of the third period when they scored back-toback goals at 12:48 and 13 minutes. David Mulligan tended the net for the Lumberjacks team, saving 26 shots on goal. WarHawks Alex Weissenborn saved 21. Granite City sat 22 minutes on 11 infractions while the WarHawks served 57 minutes on nine infractions, including two 20-minute penalties for head contact and removing and opponent’s helmet.

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Grade: 12th Accomplishment: Is a senior state competitor for DECA What is your favorite part about DECA and why? My favorite part about DECA is creating relationships with my chapter. I also enjoy continuing to make myself better at competitions.

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(Left) Jack Grabinski earned all-state honors with a sixth-place Ànish in the state for 1 meter diving March 4 at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. The Storm boys swim and dive team sent nine members to the state meet to compete in eight different events. (Above) Tommy Stiegel took 12th in the 100 breaststroke race during the state meet March 2-4.

What are some other activities you are involved in within school? LINK Crew and Prom Committee. I was on the Sauk Rapids Varsity Dance Team for three years and the performance team this year.

Nine compete in eight events BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm swim and dive team found success at the state tournament, which took place March 2-4 at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. The team had nine participants in eight events – Tommy Stiegel, Kayden Daniels, Jack Grabinski, Ben Claasen, Ryan Kawlewski, Ethan Baker, Dylan Maanum, Josh Deering and Elijah Grabinski. “Our boys did very well at the state meet. We were able to compete in all eight events and earned a top 20 Ànish in everything,” said coach Ray Nelson. “Jack was our best Ànish of the meet in sixth

place, earning all-state honors. As for the coaches, the meet was Àlled with excitement. The state meet is always a goal of ours, and we look to better ourselves each year to make our program stronger and have more representation at the meet.” With the end of the state meet comes the end of the 2016-17 season. Nelson couldn’t be prouder of the team. “This season was unbelievable and wildly successful,” Nelson said. “We had a team that bought into the program and worked hard with and for each other, with our successes being a direct result. I also want to give credit to my assistant coach, Sam. He brought in a new

What is the best event you’ve ever been a part of? Minnesota Fall Leadership Conference. I was the campaign manager for this year’s Minnesota State Vice President of Communications. It was an amazing experience, and I enjoyed meeting members from different chapters across the state.

What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? It would deÀnitely be taking DECA, it continues to make me a better person and prepare me for my future. What do you look forward to most during your senior year? I am most looking forward to National DECA Conference. Nationals is in Anaheim, Calif., and I cannot wait to further my relationships with my chapter members. Ryan Kawlewski swims the 500 freestyle, where he took 15th in the state competition.

energy and instilled a program that was clearly effective. I also have to say that us coaches were thrilled with our season as a whole. Once the guys realized we had a shot at True Team and the section championship, they worked that much harder and were so focused. We are so proud of the accomplishments this season.”

The team, as a whole, placed 18th with 35 points.

State meet results: 200 MR: 17th Deering, Stiegel, Maanum, Claasen 1:41.62. 200 IM: 19th Maanum 2:06.97. Diving: 6th J. Grabinski 345.10; 12th E. Grabinski 315.70. 100 FLY: 20th Maanum 55.36. 500 FS: 15th Kawlewski 5:05.39. 200 FSR: 14th Claasen, Baker, Daniels, Stiegel 1:31.35. 100 BR: 12th Stiegel 1:01.39. 400 FSR: 15th Deering, Baker, Maanum, Daniels 3:21.53.

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SAUK RAPIDS – Juniors and seniors from the Sauk Rapids-Rice and Sartell High Schools want to change the minimum legal age to use tobacco from 18 to 21. A group of 13 students, along with chaperones, traveled to St. Paul Feb. 22 for the Crave for Change movement – Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation’s Day at the Capitol. “The day provided the students with a chance to talk to their legislators about what they are passionate about,” said Kasey Cable, CentraCare’s Crave the Change program specialist. The movement is the second act of the Raise It For Health Coalition, which worked to raise the price of tobacco in 2013. The current goal of the coalition is to reduce youth smoking by keeping tobacco prices high; raising the minimum PHOTO SUBMITTED legal sale age of tobacco Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Jocelyn Thorson (left) gets tips on communicating her purpose at to 21; limiting fruit, candy the Day at the Capitol event for Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation. and menthol f l a v o r e d t o b a c c o Every three years, the their points of likely to start.” products; state conducts surveys that Thorson agreed. concern. SRR and pushing “I turned 18 earlier than school students can participate students and for future Project for all of my peers,” she said. in regarding tobacco use. tobacco control Teens members “By raising the tobacco age, it In 2016, the Minnesota initiatives. Justin Glen, would eliminate any pressure Student Survey reported the The day percentage of Benton County Jocelyn Thorson to buy tobacco for minors.” was Àlled with Statistics show if the students’ tobacco use within and Alex Zapf activities which attended the legal age of purchasing the past month of taking the included using tobacco were raised from survey, was 5.2 percent for event. social media “We were 18 to 21, there would be a eighth-graders, 7.7 percent for to disperse able to meet with 25 percent reduction in 15- ninth-graders and 13.9 percent their message, several different to 17-year olds who try or for 11th-graders. In Benton learning how legislators,” said continue to smoke, according County, 24 percent of adults to promote Zapf, a junior. to Minnesotans for a Smoke- were currently smoking. Kasey Cable the coalitions These statistics are “Jim Knoblach Free Generation. cause and meeting with state took 10 minutes out of his “We know that 95 what drives the students legislators. Before meeting busy schedule to sit down and percent of addicted smokers and the facility to continue with local legislators, they meet with us in his ofÀce.” start before age 21 and that their efforts and attend these were welcomed by Minnesota Minnesota Rep. nationally 75 percent of events, said Jennifer Kenning, State Senator Jeff Hayden, of Knoblach represents portions adults favor moving the legal SRR Student Assistance District 62. of Benton, Sherburne and purchase age of tobacco to Coordinator. “The day was geared Stearns Counties. Kenning was able 21,” Cable said. toward youth,” Cable said. “It The students also met to attend the event with While in Knoblach’s was perfect because they are ofÀce, the students explained with Rep. Tim O’Driscoll, of CentraCare employees in the audience this issue effects what motivated them to District 13B, and Sen. Jerry years past. She said this the most. They were able to change the age limit. year’s experience was more Relph, District 14. provide a lot of useful insight “The legislators were powerful because students led Zapf’s motivation for the legislators.” and drive is personal. more than willing to listen it. Before sharing their “To be surrounded by “I want our generation to and learn what we had to stories with legislators, the be tobacco-free because my say,” Glen said. “They agreed youth who were actively using students participated in dad died from cancer after with most of the topics we the power of their voices was training sessions, learning smoking for years,” he said. brought up and agreed with amazing to witness,” Kenning how to effectively approach “I believe that if the youth is us that they want to reduce said. “It was an even more and communicate with the unable to start smoking at a the number of youth buying powerful experience for representatives and address young age, they will be less tobacco products.” themselves.”

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Sauk Rapids man’s life changes after medical marijuana BY MICHAEL STRASBURG STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Late last summer, medical marijuana became available to Minnesota residents who are certiÀed for having intractable pain — expanding the states medical marijuana laws further. The bill prevented some residents from moving to other states with more open marijuana laws — residents like Russell Townsend in Sauk Rapids, who receives cannabis medication daily. After suffering from debilitating arthritis for decades, Townsend was prepared to move to Colorado, away from his children and grandchildren, in order to relieve his arthritis pain. “When you’re in pain like that it shuts everything else down, you can hardly even think,” Russell said. Many of Townsend’s chronic medical problems stem form a vicious motorcycle accident he was involved in at age 27. “The person ran a red light and I went through their windshield and broke my kneecap and my collarbone, crushed this shoulder against the window and had it replaced,” the 68-year-old said. Shortly after the accident, Russell began experiencing chronic pain in his back, feet and hands. Russell avoided prescription painkillers for 20 years, opting instead for a chiropractic therapy. But eventually Russell’s pain reached a tipping point, and he accepted prescription opiates. “I liked how it made me feel – I didn’t like what it was going to do to me,” he said. “I didn’t want to take it more than a week at a time, it was like I’d do it just to give myself a break,” Townsend said he’d take the painkillers about once every three months, despite being able to receive the medication steadily. “Who wants to be in your Ànal days addicted to narcotics?” he said. “These are supposed to be my golden years. I should be leaving life enjoying it.” Townsend had no choice but to take the prescription drugs intermittently for Townsend: page 2B

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SARTELL – Hundreds gathered outside Sartell City Hall Feb. 22 with hopes of speaking to U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer. The republican held a town hall meeting during the congressional recess. While Emmer drew attendees from all political backgrounds, the majority of people voiced concerns over the Republican leadership’s initiatives in both houses of Congress and the executive branch. Most notable were issues of health care, immigration and the allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 election. A long wait for Emmer The crowd – which

formed a six-person-wide line, reaching from the front attending the town hall. “ I ’ m doors of city concerned that hall to 2 1/2 here in the United Street North – States we have was estimated very expensive to include 500 health care to 700 people. which makes it Only 150 were even harder for allowed indoors people who have before city low incomes hall reached to get adequate maximum medical care,” capacity. Atkins said. Many of the A t k i n s Rep. Tom Emmer remaining is a strong people stayed outside for the duration supporter of the Affordable of Emmer’s meeting — Care Act [known to many chanting, waving signs and as Obamacare], partially because she lived a large part talking with one another. Annette Atkins, of St. of her life in England, where Joseph, shared with the Sauk the National Health Service Rapids Herald her reason for provides care for English

citizens and even Americans in residence. “It seems to me, as a country, we have an obligation to care for the medical wellbeing of our citizens,” she said. “Mine is less of a political concern … instead I want people to be healthy.” Emmer answers constituents’ questions Inside the hall, Emmer spoke to constituents for more than an hour, sometimes having to raise his voice to speak over chants emanating from outside. “I work for you. I’m here. I want to have a dialog; I want to have a conversation. I want to answer whatever questions you guys have to the best of

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my ability,” Emmer said. The Àrst question, followed by many later in the evening, concerned what would become of the Affordable Care Act under Republican leadership. The speaker, a resident of Zimmerman and supporter of the American Cancer Society, asked Emmer if he would be willing to oppose any bill that does not keep the patient protections introduced by the ACA, like preexisting

condition coverage, while ensuring that coverage is affordable. Emmer agreed and said he believes Minnesota has a long history of providing coverage to residents who were previously denied coverage by insurance Àrms. “We had a program Emmer: page 2B

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15 years, as he’d wake up each morning with excruciating pain in his hands and feet. Additionally, Townsend had sleep apnea, which would wake him in the middle of the night, again to excruciating pain. “I’d wake up in the pain and as soon as I’d stand up it would hurt,” he said. “I wouldn’t even talk to [my wife]. Now I come out and I’m cheery. I used to be so grumpy and say ‘leave me alone,’ and I’d go and sit off by myself.” In addition to affecting Russell’s everyday life, the pain and prescriptions also tainted once-in-a-lifetime moments. “He had to take prescription pain meds to go to our son’s wedding, just to make it through the day,” his

wife Joyce said. Eventually, in a bid to escape the vicious cycle, Russell traveled to Colorado in 2015 after hearing medical cannabis could potentially relieve his pain. Once there, Russell was able to try cannabis legally, as recreational marijuana use is allowed in Colorado. The results, Russell said, were remarkable. “For me it was just a huge thing,” he said. Russell took the cannabis before going to bed. That night, he slept for 12 hours – something unheard of for Russell, considering his sleep apnea problems. Research suggests, however, that medical cannabis could help sleep apnea. The next morning when Russell woke up, the results were just as startling. The pain was soothed and he was able to get around. Russell returned to Minnesota Àve days later and

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told Joyce about the Àndings. Understandably, Russell was fully prepared to move to Colorado. “He went out there by himself and tried it, then he wanted to move out there,” Joyce said. “I suggested we take a trip together and see how it works.” The couple traveled to Colorado in 2016. Russell, once again, took the drug before going to bed while Joyce observed. The next morning she was astonished. “There’s such a stigma and I was really doubtful because I worry about addiction and all this stuff,” she said. “Within the Àrst day I saw a change in him — the Àrst day. He wasn’t high; he took it before bed and woke up the next morning. He didn’t know I was watching him but of course I was. That’s the reason I was there. He immediately got out of bed, compared to two weeks before when he was crying in the morning.” Joyce prepared to move out of state with Russell, she saw the state legislature was likely to pass a bill allowing medical marijuana to be prescribed for intractable pain. “I said lets just wait and see if it works,” Joyce said. The bill was approved last August and Russell applied for the drug immediately. Fortunately, the cannabis was just as effective as when Russell tried it in Colorado. “I was almost completely conÀned to my room. Walking around the block was a chore

“Had I not gone to Colorado and seen the difference in him I would have been very doubtful. Now I’ll tell anybody that it’s changed his life.” - Joyce Townsend

for me,” he said. “But now the other day we walked down to Coborn’s. It has changed my life immensely.” Under the new law, anybody who suffers from qualifying conditions — such as glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and inÁammatory bowel disease — can now request that their doctor recommend medical marijuana. That said, the Townsends believe the stigma of marijuana will still prevent many from doing so. “I was very doubtful in the beginning,” Joyce said. “Had I not gone to Colorado and seen the difference in him I would have been very doubtful. Now I’ll tell anybody it’s changed his life.” Russell, now a medical marijuana advocate, always makes sure to let individuals know that getting high and alleviating pain are not the same thing. He, himself does not enjoy the feeling of being high, so he takes his medication before bed by using a vaporizer or dropping cannabis oil on his tongue. Russell then sleeps through the high, which lasts 6-8 hours for his dosage. The medicinal beneÀts, however,

last well after the high. Russell wakes up sober while the painrelieving effects are active throughout the day. While Russell believes the that activism is helping the general population accept medical marijuana, he notes that a certain stigma still exists among the medical community as some doctors can be very hesitant to provide a medical marijuana recommendation. “I’ve talked to doctors and they’ve said ‘it’s not that we’re against it here — we don’t want to look like the medical marijuana people.’ They’re worried about their image,” Russell said. Russell’s prescription for chronic pain is not covered by any insurers, so it costs him $300 per month. That said, what used to last Russell one month now lasts six weeks, because unlike with opiates, he does not develop a heightened tolerance. “After about one week, if I was on opiates, to get the same effect I got the Àrst day I’d have to take twice as much — at least for two weeks. After a month you’re starting to be addicted,” he said. While Russell is a

proponent of medical marijuana, he does believe the laws should be enforced strictly in order to keep the drug out of the hands of minors. After nine months of regular use, Russell has become a strong local advocate for the drug and continues to help battle the stigma tied to medical marijuana. While Russell leans heavy on research and facts to support medical marijuana, one needs only to look at his life in order to see the beneÀts of the drug. “It has changed our life,” Joyce said. “He went to a wedding with me two months after he was on medical cannabis, and he danced with me. He hadn’t danced with me in 15 years. That’s probably the biggest thing for me. I went to almost all events single because he couldn’t handle going anywhere and sitting there.” Joyce feels that if she can acknowledge the beneÀts the drug bestows on her husband, then anyone is capable of rising above the stigma. “I was very doubtful. I was so worried that there was going to be addiction or other problems,” she said. “But there is nothing negative that has come out of this as far as I can see.” For those interested in further reading, Russell operates a medical marijuana advocacy website at http:// www.lifewithcannabis.com, and the Facebook page “Life with Cannabis.”

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called MCHA [Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association], which I would tell you I don’t think was perfect, but it was the right idea,” Emmer said. “If you submitted applications and you were denied, then you had to be accepted by the health insurers in our state … they would have to take that person in their coverage and it then would rotate to the next one.” The republican goal for health care is to return decision-making authority to the states, where they can design programs that suite their population, Emmer said. Another healthcare question came from Jim Read, an Avon resident who teaches at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University. “My nephew, whose mother is deceased, is working his way through college at St. John’s [University],” Read said. “He relies on the Affordable Care Act for insurance. Will you commit to hold off on any vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act until all of us know what the Republican replacement package is, in detail, so we know what you’re voting for?” Emmer indicated that repealing the ACA was a top priority. “Here’s the problem I’ve got: time is of the essence,” Emmer responded, followed by a wave of audible groans. “The Affordable Care Act is in a death spiral. It’s done. Mark

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Dayton has made it very clear the Affordable Care Act is simply no longer affordable.” Audience members pushed back on Emmer to answer the core question: whether or not he’ll wait to repeal the ACA until a replacement is proposed. “We are going to repeal the Affordable Care Act,” Emmer said. “The new secretary of Health and Human Services, Tom Price, is going to be restoring the authority at the state level — which Minnesota should be pleased with because we will be able to reinstitute the programs like MCHA that we had in the past. We’re going to give the decision-making authority back to the state of Minnesota After the crowd grew FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: February 13, 2017 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 17-001204 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. H-8-6B

spirited during Emmer’s remarks, an aide announced that the next question would be the Ànal one related to health care. The next speaker was a Sartell resident diagnosed with a type of incurable but treatable blood cancer. The resident said, as a result, she’s relied on chemotherapy for seven years. “The costs are horrendous. My monthly costs for just the drug part of it is over $25,000 a month,” she said. The resident contended that premium costs would skyrocket under the stateauthority program Emmer promotes. Instead, she proposed moving high-risk individuals, like herself, out of the individual market and into Medicare, which she believes would reduce waiting periods and lower premiums. Emmer responded by again promoting the return to a program similar to MCHA, particularly when regarding pre-existing conditions. “For pre-existing conditions, what I would like to see, is Minnesota had a solution for this before the Affordable Care Act,” Emmer said. “It worked for some,”

said the Sartell resident. “For some,” Emmer said. “Which is why I said when I started, ‘was it perfect?’ No. I believe that in Minnesota we will be much better, our people will be able to do this better than somebody in Washington saying everybody is going to go on Medicare; because what I worry about with Medicare is what happens when that starts to have its own problems, which it already does? Then do we have the same situation a couple of years now?” Emmer wrapped up his remarks regarding the future of health care on a unifying note. “I don’t care who created the Affordable Care Act,” he said. “It’s time to stop pointing Àngers, it doesn’t matter. The people who voted for that and created it had the best interests of the people they were trying to serve in mind. We’ve got to somehow get past the fact that it’s us and them. It’s we.” Emmer, along with the rest of the U.S. Congress, returned to work in Washington D.C. Feb. 27. The next congressional recess is scheduled for April 7-24.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Notice is hereby given to the qualiÀed voters of Watab Township, County of Benton, State of Minnesota that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March (March 21) and if inclement weather also postpones the election and meeting on the third Tuesday they shall be held on the fourth Tuesday in March (March 28). The Election Poll hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at which time the voters will elect: Treasurer for one Two-Year Term Supervisor for one Three-Year Term The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the Watab Town Hall located at 660 75th Street NW, Sauk Rapids. The Board of Canvass will immediately follow the Annual Meeting. Absentee Ballots can be requested from the Town Clerk at 320-255-8916, and the Clerk’s OfÀce will be open at the Town Hall from 10:00 a.m. until noon on March 11. Noticed by Pat Spence, Watab Township Clerk March 2, 2017 R-9-2B

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Minnesota Concrete Products (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 905 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: Polished Concrete Images Inc, 905 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Julie Johnson, CFO 1/4/2017 R-9-2P

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017 | PAGE 3B NOTICE OF ANNUL MEETING and ELECTION OF OFFICERS and ABSENTEE VOTING and BOARD OF CANVAS MEETING Notice is hereby given to the qualiÀed voters of Minden Township, County of Benton, State of MN, that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March. Absentee voting will be held on March 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Clerk’s Home at 3391 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 The Election Poll Hours will be open from 12 noon until 8 p.m., at which time the voters will elect one supervisor for a two year term and one supervisor for a three year term and one clerk for a 2 year term. The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the following location: Minden Township Hall at 2989 Golden Spike Road, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. The Board of Canvass will meet immediately after the Annual Meeting to certify the ofÀcial results. The Minden Township Reorganizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 8 p.m. at the town hall. February 26, 2017 Glenice Mehrwerth, Clerk Minden Township R-9-2B

Public Notices SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, February 13, 2017 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, February 13, 2017, at seven o’clock p.m. in the SRRHS Board Room of said district. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Business Manager Eisenschenk, Superintendent Bittman, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, SRRHS Principal Martens, SRRMS Principal Rudolph, SRRHS Assistant Principal Nohner, SRRMS Assistant Principal Messerich, District Literacy Coach Lahr, and SRRHS Student Council Representative Davis. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda,” as amended. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Butkowski and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:55 p.m. ACTION ITEMS APPROVAL OF REVIEW AND COMMENT APPLICATION A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the District’s Review and Comment document, which is required by statute, and will be sent to and considered by the Commissioner of Education at the Minnesota Department of Education. APPROVAL OF POLLING PLACES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION NOT HELD ON THE DAY OF A STATEWIDE ELECTION

AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL PARPROFESSIONAL TIME A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to authorize the additional .25 of paraprofessional time daily at Mississippi Heights Elementary, effective through the end of the 2016 – 2017 school year. This addition will allow better efÀciency routing students who require special transportation. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION PARAPROFESSIONAL TIME A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz are unanimously carried to authorize an additional transportation route driver as well as a transportation paraprofessional for up to 5.0 hours daily. This request is based on additional students requiring special transportation, are homeless and/or in need of care and treatment services. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt and carried to adopt the following policies. • #102 (Equal Educational Opportunity) is a “mandatory policy” replaces current policy #102 (Equal Educational Opportunity). • #410 (Family and Medical Leave Policy) is a “mandatory policy” replaces current policy #410 (Family and Medical Leave Policy). • #506 (Student Discipline) is a “mandatory policy” replaces current district policy #506 (Student Discipline). ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Butkowski and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-10-1B

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