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Community members raise the Àrst wall on the Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity’s Build for Unity home June 28 in Sauk Rapids.
Build for Unity helps family construct home
Mohamuds to move to Sauk Rapids BY VICKI IKEOGU
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
ST. CLOUD – For most kids, having their own room is a want. A place to express their creativity. A place to escape from the chaos (especially with a large family). And a place to call their own. But for the six Mohamud kids – ages 9 to just over a year – the idea of having their own room was impossible. “We used to live in a three-bedroom apartment,” said Deeq Mohamud, 39. “But it was too crowded.” The “upgrade” to a fourbedroom, one-bathroom rental home on the south side of St. Cloud should have provided the family of eight with plenty of space. It didn’t.
“It’s a little 100-year-old house,” Mohamud said. “And two of the rooms upstairs don’t have decent heat. During the winter, we all had to stay in two bedrooms and the living room.” So, at the Àrst of the year, Mohamud and his wife, Nasra Omar, 30, were excited to let their kids in on a huge surprise – they were moving. But not just anywhere. They were moving to their own home in Sauk Rapids. On June 28, Mohamud, Omar and the kids, along with members and volunteers from Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity and community members of Sauk Rapids watched as the walls were raised on the family’s new home. Over the next few months, the Mohamud-Omar family will watch (and help) as a diverse group of volunteers
work to assemble the sixbedroom, two-bathroom home on Benton Drive as part of Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity’s Àrst Build for Unity. From renting to home ownership through Habitat for Humanity “I had lived most of my life in the Eden Prairie area,” Mohamud said. “When I was a teenager, I had come to visit one of my cousins who lived in Central Minnesota. I really liked it up here. It’s a great place to live and raise a family.” After meeting Omar on a family visit to Kenya in 2006, the couple married and settled in Central Minnesota about eight years ago. Mohamud works as a bilingual communications specialist at South Junior High School. Omar works as a child care provider for a local Somali daycare center. The two have six children: Nimo, 9; Nuurradiin, 8; Nawaal, 7; Saalahudiin, 6; Abdiaziiz, 4; and Najma, 1.
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The Mohamud-Omar family – (from left) Nawaal Mohamud, Deeq Mohamud, Abdiaziiz Mohamud, Saalahudiin Mohamud, Najma Mohamud, Nuurradiin Mohamud, Nimo Mohamud and Nasra Omar – are preparing to move into a new home in Sauk Rapids as part of Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity’s Build for Unity.
Since moving to the area, Mohamud has wanted one thing for his growing family: a home. “When I Àrst came to the
area in the summer of 2009 “He had explained the process I had met another Somali to me.” person who had bought a According to Eileen house through Habitat for Mohamuds: page 3 Humanity,” Mohamud said.
Sauk Rapids man collides with tree
The Minnesota State Patrol was called to the scene of an accident July 2 at 8:17 a.m on Highway 23 east of County Road 123. Rory Rivas, 18 of Sauk Rapids, was driving east bound on Highway 23 when he lost control of his vehicle, crossing the west lane and
colliding with a tree. Rivas was suffered non-life threatening injuries in the crash. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Department, Cold Spring Police Department and Paynesville Police Department assisted the Minnesota State Patrol.
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Bittman, Watkins prepare for unique transition BY VICKI IKEOGU
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Marlyn Grammentz was one of the Àrst customers to purchase alcohol from Sauk Rapids Liquor Sunday morning. BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids Liquor attracted customers for Àrsttime Sunday sales July 2. Minnesota legalized Sunday off-sale liquor sales on Feb. 27, but the law came into effect this past weekend. “We talked with other municipal
liquor stores in states where this has been legal for some time,” said Tom Boulton, manager of Sauk Rapids Liquor. “The people that didn’t open right away when their laws changed really wished they would have. For us, we weren’t sure if we would come out ahead or not, but felt that we had to be open in order
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SAUK RAPIDS – Change and personal growth. It’s a philosophy and motto Dr. Dan Bittman has lived his entire professional career. The former high school Spanish teacher has held many positions in academia and has worked at several districts around the country in various leadership positions. For him, it has always been about helping to make a difference in the lives of students, teachers, parents and the community. It was this mission that brought Bittman and his family 1,600 miles northeast from Las Vegas, Nev. to Sauk Rapids seven years ago. That continued mission has led Bittman to recently accept a position in Elk River as the new superintendent for one of the largest school districts in the state. “I have absolutely loved my time here in Sauk Rapids-Rice,” Bittman said. “I could not imagine a better school district and group to work with.” It’s been a time of transition for Bittman and members of the district since news broke this past spring about Bittman receiving the offer to Àll the open position in Elk River. “When I received the phone call, I was humbled to have been
given that opportunity [at Elk River],” Bittman said. “I was thankful for my colleagues and peers and family for their continued support. And I was somewhat emotional because this has been such an amazing place for me and my family. So, while I believe personally and professionally this is the right decision and I’m excited about that, I will miss the people and the community and the things that we have done together.” What has made the transition process more unique than most is Bittman’s good friend and outgoing Elk River interim superintendent Bruce Watkins will be stepping in to serve as the interim Sauk RapidsRice superintendent. “This board of education didn’t think that late April was a good time to try and hire a new superintendent,” Watkins said. “So, they put out a call for interims.” Watkins is no stranger to Central Minnesota. In 2004, Watkins spent about four years as the superintendent of St. Cloud Area School District before he retired in 2008. After a brief hiatus, Watkins returned to St. Cloud as the superintendent from 2010 until 2013. Since 2013, Watkins has been serving as a consultant working with several cities, counties and watershed districts across the
state on government issues and Ànancial advising. Most recently he has spent his time as the interim executive director for Nova Classical Academy in St. Paul and as the interim superintendent in Elk River. Watkins will now spend a year at Sauk Rapids-Rice as the district completes its search for a permanent superintendent. “I would say that since right around mid-April both districts have been interested in the transition going smoothly,” Watkins said. “[They] have allowed both of us, I would say every other week, time to spend together.” Several days a week leading up to the switch, Bittman and Watkins would commute to their new respective districts to meet with staff and faculty. It also helped that the two were in constant communication with each other on important issues facing both districts. “We’re always on the phone together,” Watkins said. “I’m always sharing what our board is working on. Mr. Bittman is always sharing what the Sauk Rapids board is working on. What made it nice is that we were able to communicate with each other. What’s going on? What’s the Ànancial status of
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FOLEY – Since being sworn in as the Benton County Sheriff in January 2015, Troy Heck has made it a priority for his department to become more involved in the community, especially when it comes to kids. “It’s important,” Heck said. “There are so many messages that kids get, oftentimes incorrect, about law enforcement. And so we want to help dispel those false impressions and negative stereotypes.” What better way to interact with kids than on a kickball Àeld. The Police Activities League (PAL) is a collaborative effort between the Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce and the Foley and Rice police departments to introduce ofÀcers to kids ages 5 to 15 through various activities throughout the summer. Heck said he had Àrst heard of a program like this happening in Sartell. Just after a year into his new position, Heck decided to initiate Benton County’s version. The program debuted in Foley in 2016. This year, the program has expanded to include Rice. “Being the Àrst year, I
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the district? What are the building needs of the district? What are the facility needs and that type of thing.” Both have also been able to share some of the unique challenges the other will face in their new school districts. “Mr. Bittman is going to a district that is in sound Ànancial shape and growing, in particular in Rogers and Otsego,” Watkins said. “He will want to be monitoring the growth that’s occurring in that area. And immediately start the next plan for either additions or for expansion.” For Watkins, Bittman
was expecting some kids to come,” said Katie McMillin, Foley Police Chief. “But I was very pleased with the turnout. We had a lot of fun.” Once a week for about six weeks, parents dropped their kids off at a local park. The ofÀcers would take over from there. “Basically the kids chose the event,” McMillin said. “Basketball, games, dodgeball, kickball, crafts.” During those 90 minutes, plain clothes ofÀcers would spend time getting to know the kids in the community. Occasionally, on-duty ofÀcers would make a small detour to see the kids and spend a couple of minutes with them. At the end of the night, kids would be given a small snack and a T-shirt. Heck said on average about 20 kids a night showed up at the Foley program in 2016. “I thought it was fantastic,” Heck said. “We got a lot of positive feedback. It was a great way for the kids to appreciate the ofÀcers and think of them as more than just a badge.” It was an experience that Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann enjoyed when he volunteered in Foley last year. “I loved watching [how much fun] the kids [had]” he said. “They showed up so
excited. And by the end of the summer they seemed much more willing to approach ofÀcers and ask questions.” Hamann hopes to imitate the success this year in Rice. The Rice PAL program will run from 6-7:30 p.m. every Thursday from July 13 through Aug. 10 at Lions Park, 101 Fourth Ave. NW. Hamann said Foley police ofÀcers and Benton County deputies will be on hand to assist the three Rice police ofÀcers with the program. He also encourages parents to stay and spend some time with their kids and the ofÀcers. “It’s as much enjoyment for the ofÀcers as it is for the kids,” he said. Cherri Matoga agrees. “I had heard about this program last year,” Matoga said. “And I didn’t want to miss it this year.” Matoga, who lives just
outside of Foley, said PAL is a great way for her 6-year-old twins, Alex and Ivy Sullivan, to meet new kids and just have fun. Matoga brought her two children to the kick-off for the Foley PAL program on June 8. She said she would bring her kids back every week. “I would recommend bringing your kids out to this program,” she said. “It’s a nice get together and a great experience for your kids.” Heck hopes to continue building on the program county-wide. “It’s a great thing,” he said. “Most of these kids are just looking for time and attention. (PAL) provides ofÀcers a chance to connect with these kids and build that initial relationship of trust. And that just helps build a brighter future for everyone.”
said the unsuccessful referendum will make space allocation a top priority for the next year. “I certainly wish we would have been able to pass the most recent referendum,” Bittman said. “The need for space will continue. And the growth in our community will continue. But I believe that Bruce’s transition to the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district will provide new insight and beneÀts for children and the community here in Sauk Rapids-Rice as well as the next superintendent.” It is Watkins’ hope that his time spent in Sauk Rapids-Rice will continue the strong legacy set forth by Dr. Bittman, the faculty and staff, the school board and
the community. “I want to continue academic improvement,” Watkins said. “I don’t want an interim year to be any sort of a slow down or any sort of a holding pattern. I want the district to be able to continue on their path of academic continuous improvement. This isn’t a time out. This is what can we do to keep the momentum going.” And while it is a bittersweet moment for Bittman, he remains thankful for the support and encouragement the community provided as he makes the transition to a new district. “Serving as the superintendent here has been an absolute honor and
a privilege,” Bittman said. “And I feel blessed to be a part of it. It’s not by accident that we have great things happening in our community. And as we grow and become better in the things that we do, so does our community.”
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Alex Sullivan (inset) watches other kids play while wearing his new t-shirt during the Foley Police Activities League (PAL) event June 8. The PAL program is designed to help introduce kids to members of law enforcement through games and other activities. The program will debut in Rice July 10. (Above)Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck makes a run for third base during the Foley Police Activities League kickball game June 8.
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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, June 12, 2017 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Key Fob Usage as agenda item 10-A. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 5-22-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 5-22-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File A. 5-2-17 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to receive and Àle the 5-2-17 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Mayor’s Communication • Swearing in of New Sauk Rapids Police OfÀcer, Joseph Hortsch, —Mayor Hunstiger and Chief Beise presided over the swearing in of Joseph Hortsch as the newest member of the Sauk Rapids Police Department. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider An On-Sale Intoxicating License, Special Sunday License, On-Sale Wine, On Sale 3.2 Beer License, Off-Sale 3.2 Beer License, Brew Pub Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, and Seasonal Outdoor Sales Within the City of Sauk Rapids For The License Year of July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve Resolution For Annual Intoxicating On-Sale, Intoxicating Special Sunday, Intoxicating Club, On-Sale Wine, 3.2 Beer On-Sale, 3.2 Beer Off-Sale Licenses, Brew Pub Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, and Seasonal Outdoor Sales for the License Period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 for the establishments listed Above. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Staff/City Council Member Attendance to the EDAM Summer Conference B. Approve Resolution Accepting Jet Power II Grease LiqueÀer C. Approve Request to Purchase One Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle D. Approve Upgrading Current Phones for Police OfÀcers to iPhones E. Replace and Upgrade the Camera System in the Police Department F. Approve High School (Tower #1) Change Order #1 G. Approve Sexton/Posch LLC Site Plan H. Approve Waiving Moving Permit Fee I. Approve Fairgrounds Addition J. Approve Appointment to the Police OfÀcer Position K. Authorize SEH to Prepare the Federal Project Memorandum Required for the 2020 Benton Drive Improvement Project L. Approve Attendance of the Building OfÀcial to the 2017 Building OfÀcial Forum Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve agenda items 9A-9L. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. Key Fobs for City Council Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve key fob usage for City Council members. Discussion: Ross Olson said that there are many security features in place to track when and where speciÀc key fobs are used at the Government Center. 11. Other Staff Items A. 6-19-17 Special City Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. Reminder Mayor Hunstiger reminded everyone that there is a Special City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 19th at 5:00 p.m. B. Manea’s Meats Tour Todd Schultz noted that now that Manea’s Meats expansion is complete, the owners of Manea’s Meats would like to provide a tour of their new state of the art facility to the members of the City Council and HRA. Schultz said that this tour will take place at 5:00 p.m. before the next City Council meeting on June 26th. C. 8th Street Terry Wotzka said that striping was done today on the 8th Street improvement project and the punch list is nearly complete. D. Police Department Chief Beise said that the City will be at 17 ofÀcers with the hiring of an ofÀcer at tonight’s meeting. E. 1045 10th Avenue North Councilperson Ellering asked for an update on the property at 1045 10th Avenue North. Todd Schultz stated that he has been showing the property to demolition contractors. Schultz said that the owner has been given 30 days to get his personal property out of the house, and the hope is to have demolition bids in front of the Council two weeks from tonight. 12. Other Council Items and Communications A. Rapids River Days—Councilperson Sauer encouraged everyone to attend the Rapids River Days events. 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer 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 Ellering to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. R-27-1B
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A dedicated slugger
I have discovered a newfound love for sports. If you’ve been reading my columns, it’s pretty apparent. There’s just something unique about attending a sporting event and then getting to turn around and write about it. It gets even more thrilling when you have athletes that are performing BY ANNA SALDANA exceptionally well – athletes such as Bjorn Hanson. Hanson has been swinging a bat from the time it was plastic and he was trying to connect with a plastic ball. He was the lead slugger during the spring 2017 Storm baseball season, ending the season with a 0.488 average. This summer as a Legion slugger, he’s one-upped himself. With the season more than half over, he is maintaining a 0.680 average. But it doesn’t come without dedication, and he knows that. “It’s great to have over 600, but I pay a lot more attention to having quality at bats versus what my average is doing, mainly because I can’t always control my average,” Hanson said. “I also focus on a strong mentality. I read a Sports Illustrated article about Jake Arrieta where he said it doesn’t matter if you don’t feel like playing that day because no one else cares. That’s the kind of mentality I have for each at bat.” Hanson’s dedication is evident every time he steps up to the plate. It seems he is always connecting with the ball. I was looking through Hanson’s stats in preparation for writing this column and it’s pretty cool. During three games at the beginning of the season – against Becker, Foley and Sartell – Hanson connected with the ball every single time he walked up to the plate. For the Àrst four games, Hanson was averaging a 0.786 at the plate. The most notable part about watching Hanson play baseball, besides the fact that he has an incredible batting average, is that he always walks back to the dugout after an at bat to discuss hitting with his teammates. He talks about what he saw at the plate so that his teammates following after him know what to expect. Hanson recognizes this season may be the last time he puts on a Sauk Rapids uniform, but that doesn’t mean he’s done with baseball. Come spring 2018, Hanson will put on a new uniform to play for Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. “My coaches have really pushed me to be the best I can and I’m really grateful for that,” Hanson said. “This past year has been really great for me and I’m excited to start the next chapter.” With a few weeks left of regular season play and then playoffs following that, you can bet I’m going to be in tune with all things Legion baseball. Hanson, congratulations on all of your baseball accomplishments and good luck at Augustana. However, until the last time you swing that bat for Sauk Rapids, I will see you on the sidelines! BUSINESS SERVICES
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Mistakes happen
First, a disclaimer. Last week, when Hold the phone. It was like someone I wrote my column I said I was an INFG stopped the record or dropped the mic. I personality. One, there is no such thing. The heard the words “and he will” loud and clear. letters in that type do not coincide with MyerSuddenly, I realized the one thing I think we, Briggs and I am unaware of any other test that as parents, all too often forget. Our children are might come up with the combination. Two, I humans too. am an ISTJ personality. I won’t say it was a rude awakening, but it In the midst of reading and writing, I got BY NATASHA BARBER is something I need to think about and possibly prepare myself for as my child moves into the it wrong. My brain and Àngers didn’t work next stage. I was a smart kid and most of the together and I typed the wrong letters without time I was good, but that never changed the a second thought. I realized I had made the mistake around 9 p.m. Tuesday while recollecting my day. fact that I, too, made poor choices and mistakes. Some of those mistakes may have been ones that at 9 p.m. I shrugged It was too late. Moving on ... My son turned 11 this past weekend. I’m my shoulders and went to sleep, but others were the type sure most mothers can relate that their children’s birthdays of mistakes that derailed my path or changed its course. It can be sentimental times. At least, for me, they are. Every. was in those mistakes that I learned the most – and it was in those mistakes that my parents responded with not only Single. Year. I reminisce on the hours before I went into labor, disappointment, but also with love. The conversation was impactful. I’ve replayed labor itself and of course on the unconditional love I felt immediately after meeting his sweet soul. I also the words in my head over and over this weekend and unconsciously self-evaluate my parenting skills and think contemplated how I will prime myself to react with calculated disappointed love as we reach those pinnacle about where we have been and what’s next. As I was having a conversation with a friend about training moments. Lucas will make mistakes, and I may how my son will be entering middle school and has been even make mistakes while disciplining him for his own, but “putting up gold stars” for the last year, I was beaming it is important to remember we’re all human and trying to with my proud mom smile. Then he said, “When you’re do the best we can. son messes up, and he will, ...”
How to aquire the desires of your heart He shall give you the desires of your heart.” But The lyrics playing in the background we are to delight ourselves in the Lord, not self were: “I delight myself in you, captivated by help books, not our favorite author, not the gym your beauty, in the glory of your presence. I’m or our favorite gluttonous food. We are to Ànd overwhelmed by you,” from “Overwhelmed” our satisfaction simply in the Lord. Why does by Big Daddy Weave. it say also? Psalm 37:4 is, “Delight If you read the verse before 37:4, it is: “Trust yourself also in the Lord, in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and and He shall give you the desires of your feed on His faithfulness.” heart.” Then it continues, “Delight Have I been misinterpreting this verse yourself also in the Lord, for all the years I’ve been reading the Bible? I used to think it was delight yourself in the BY MERCY NYGAARD and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” I read it differently this time, different than Lord, be pleased in the Lord, make the Lord Life by Faith I have ever read it and it changed the meaning your satisfaction. Then God will give you the of the verse entirely for me. Because I kept desires of your heart. No matter what it is. wondering why the word ‘also’ was in verse 4. It is because Maybe it’s a horse, or a big house or a dream job. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to in verse 3, we’re instructed to trust in the Lord and verse 3 have a direct line of communication to God? Like, He’s continues into verse 4. Trust in the Lord. Delight yourself their best friend and they’re hearing from Him all of the also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your time and they see Him all around, and in everything they heart. Now, What are the desires of your heart? What do you do, they see the work of His hand? If you know someone like that, do you ever wonder why they get that gift and not ultimately desire? The Àrst and greatest commandment you? Maybe you get jealous or whisper to yourself, “Man, is, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your I want some of that.” Good news. It’s for all of us. It’s the way it’s supposed mind.” Love the Lord your God with all of your heart. So if to be. And God knew this so strongly that He put it all in the Àrst commandment. Two revelations came to me while you can do that, naturally, what is the desire of your heart? It’s God. If we obey the Àrst commandment then our hearts listening to Big Daddy Weave’s “Overwhelmed.” First, Psalm 37:4 starts out, “Delight yourself also in will desire God and God will give Himself to us. This may seem like simple logic to you but it really the Lord.” It’s easy to overlook that and skip right to, “and was a revelation to me. Trusting in the Lord and feeding on His faithfulness is exactly what the people who seem to have that special relationship with God do – and the desire of their heart is God. Boom! If you’ve Àzzled out and you feel far from God, SHORT WEEK, GREAT PAY AND BENEFITS you have to Ànd your delight in Him again. It’s why we • 12 months CDL A Experience Compensation: have to remind ourselves over and over again by asking, • 23 years of age • .44 per mile, • Clean MVR & DAC • $11.75 per farm stop “Have you forgotten your Àrst love?” I want that perfect • Tanker experience a plus but • $14.90 each dream job, I want retirement someday, but more than not required -Will Train Wash Out/Drop & Hook anything in this lifetime, and eternity, I want God. He will • Home Daily Benefits/Vacation/Holiday be your GPS, your co-pilot, comforter, healer, best listener Call Linda for more details at 866.676.6501 and you will have a direct line of communication with Him. or www.driveforcardinal.com You’ll be in tune with the Holy Spirit and if you just let that Cardinal Logistics love overÁow to loving your neighbor as Jesus loved us, Locations In: Sauk Centre and Thief River Falls, then you will fulÀll all of the laws of the prophets (Mathew EEO/AAA/m/f/Vets/Disabled 22:40).
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OBITUARIES Mary “Jean” Skuza
Funeral Services were 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids for Mary “Jean” Skuza, age 88, who passed away Monday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Paul Cloeter ofÀciated and burial was in the church cemetery. Visitation was after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. Ever since Jean was a little girl, she was always so easy going and fun to be around. She was born in Minneapolis at the onset of the Great Depression July 2, 1928. Her family was hit hard by the Depression, yet Jean with her brimming optimism and happy demeanor never thought that her family was poor. Jean’s parents, George and Loretta (Roach) Peart, raised Àve children: Robert, Ann, George, Lois and Jean (the youngest). Jean married Ellard Skuza on Oct. 2, 1954, and he coaxed her into moving to Sauk Rapids. Her parents
Mary “Jean” Skuza had already passed away by the time they were married. Ellard and Jean built a house along the Mississippi River and raised four children: Robert, Richard, Jennifer and Kristie. Ellard’s parents, Louis and Margaret Skuza, adored Jean and welcomed her as their daughter. Jean traveled with her family and extended family throughout the United States and ventured to Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada and South America. Jean was a progressive person who loved talking about politics and current events. She worked in nursing homes most
Bonnie Hunstiger Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017, at St. Mary’s Cathedral (Upper Church) in St. Cloud for Bonnie Hunstiger, 96, of St. Cloud, who passed away on June 29, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. The Reverend Scott Pogatchnik will ofÀciate. Entombment will be at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud. Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:00 a.m. on Friday, all at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Bonnie was born on May
Bonnie Hunstiger
6, 1921, to Claude and Catherine (Latzke) Fessenden and married Ralph (Dan) Hunstiger on July 3, 1943. She graduated from Tech High School in 1939.
Public Notices SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Tuesday, May 30, 2017
A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at twelve o’clock p.m. in the SRRHS Board Room of said district. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Rogholt, and Solarz. Others present were Business Manager Eisenschenk, Superintendent Bittman, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, and Chartwells Food Service Coordinator Graham. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried by a margin of six to approve the meeting’s “Agenda.” CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried by a margin of six to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda,” as amended. ACTION ITEMS RESOLUTION TO UPDATE DISTRICT POPULATION Community Education Director Wilke requested Board authorization to update district population, which would revise the District’s population with the Department of Education and note district growth since the last census. Administration recommended approval of the resolution. Member Hauck introduced the following resolution and Member Rogholt moved for its adoption: WHEREAS, the current district population is recognized as 23,781 people; and WHEREAS, there has been signiÀcant growth within our district; and WHEREAS, the State Demographer’s ofÀce provides a method for updating this population; and WHEREAS, some of the Community Education revenue is tied to this number; and WHEREAS, the community education and district staff have gone through the procedure to update this number; THEREFORE, Be It Resolved that the new population Àgure be recognized as 24,060. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Butkowski and upon vote taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Braun, Butkowski, Rogholt, Holthaus, Solarz, and Hauck and the following voted against the same: None The foregoing resolution was approved this 30th day of May 2017. APPROVAL OF 2016 – 2017 REVISED BUDGET AND 2017 – 2018 ORIGINAL BUDGET A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried by a margin of six to approve the 2016 – 2017 Budget Revision and the 2017 – 2018 Original Budget. This timeline meets statutory guidelines. AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK QUOTES FOR REFUSE/ GARBAGE SERVICES A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried by a margin of six to authorize the District to seek quotes for Refuse/Garbage services from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2019. The District’s current contract ends on August 31, 2017. Quotes will be brought to the Board for approval at a subsequent meeting. APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE TRANSPARENCY ACT (HITA) QUOTE RECOMMEDATION A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Butkowski and unanimously carried by a margin of six to approve the Health Insurance quote from Resource Training and Solutions Insurance Pool for health insurance services for the plan year beginning on October 1, 2017. AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK QUOTES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION VEHICLES A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried by a margin of six to authorize administration
of her adult life providing care to the elderly, and she recently worked with younger children in schools and shelters helping them with their education and everyday life through the Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program. She was known to teach elementary aged children how to play cribbage as a way to help them develop math skills. She loved her eight grandchildren so much, and they will all continue to beneÀt from their relationship with her. Jean was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Jean’s earthly journey ended on June 26, 2017, at 3:40 p.m. Only a month prior, Jean was planning her summer weekend getaways with her children. She lived in her own home and thrived in her independence. Jean squeezed every ounce of vibrancy out of her earthy life and passed away with her children at her bedside. Jean is survived by her children, Robert Skuza (Kirsten) of Sartell; Richard Skuza (Kay) of Gun Barrel City, Texas; Jennifer Skuza (Romel Rivera)
of St. Paul; and Kristie Skuza (Tim Christoferson) of Sauk Rapids; her grandchildren, Diana Skuza, Christopher Skuza (Àancé Samantha Lehmeier), Allyson Skuza, Brady Skuza, Cade Skuza, Elle Christoferson, Jack Christoferson and Sofía Skuza Rivera; her beloved nieces and nephews and their families; and countless close friends and extended family. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Ellard Skuza, on March 30, 1991; her parents, siblings and in-laws. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support during this difÀcult time by friends and family. We also appreciate the skilled care and sensitivity of the personnel at the St. Cloud Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Medical/Oncology and Neurology. Jean would appreciate memorials being directed to Anna Marie’s Alliance, Quiet Oaks Hospice House or Trinity Lutheran Church. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com R-27-1B
Bonnie was an OB Technician at the St. Cloud Hospital and later was a 25-year volunteer as a surgery hostess and patient representative. She was a past president of the Hospital Auxiliary and chair of the Holly Ball. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, the Eagles Auxiliary, St. Frances Mission Group at St. Michael’s Church and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church where she volunteered at the school for several years assisting second graders with reading and spelling skills. Bonnie enjoyed reading and spending time at the “Cabin.” In later years she liked watching the Wild, Twins, Vikings and Timberwolves. She is survived by her children, Dan (Gloria) of Port
Wing, Wis.; Joel (Kathy) of Sauk Rapids; Jeff (Judy) of Rice; Lynn (Michael) Seethaler of St. Michael; Kurt (Ruth) of Sauk Rapids; Kent (Lori) of St. Cloud; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph (Dan); her parents; and her siblings. The family would like to thank the staff at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids for the excellent care that she received. Thank you also to Dr. Barbara Bollinger at CentraCare Clinic in St. Cloud. In lieu of Áowers, memorials are preferred to the Poor Clares Monastery in Sauk Rapids. R-27-1B
SPECIAL MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 250 SUMMIT AVE. N. Monday, June 5, 2017 5:00PM MINUTES 5:00 PM 1) Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m. All members present. 2) Agenda A. RWSRP Default Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the Default Agreement and Subordination, Non-Disclosure, and Attornment. Motion carried unanimously. 3) Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m. R-27-1B SPECIAL MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 250 SUMMIT AVE. N. Monday, June 19, 2017 5:00PM MINUTES 5:00 PM 1) Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m. All members present. 2) Consent Agenda A. Approve Purchase of DuraPatcher B. Approve Construction of Basketball Court at Edgewood Park Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve agenda items 2A-2B. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Regular Agenda A. Award the 2017 2nd Avenue South Improvement Project Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the resolution awarding the 2017 2nd Avenue Improvement project to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for base bid plus Alternate “A” in the amount of $1,957,155.12. Motion carried unanimously. B. Award Old Municipal Park Building Improvements Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to authorize the acceptance of the low bid of $186, 264 for improvements to the Municipal Park Old Log building. Motion carried unanimously. 3) Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m. R-27-1B CITY OF RICE, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rice, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on July 17th, 2017 at 7 PM at Rice City Hall, 205 Main Street East, Rice, MN 56367. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider and act on a petition requesting the vacation of a 30’ drainage and utility easement centered on the lot line between Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, Bocka First Addition in the City of Rice, Benton County. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above. Stephanie Roggenbuck, Clerk City of Rice, Minnesota R-26-2B
to seek proposals for the purchase of Àve (5) replacement vehicles over the next school year to replace the aging Special Education Van Áeet due to the mandatory state retirement requirement of Àve (5) vehicles this year. These vehicles can only be in service to transport students for twelve (12) years from the manufacture date. APPROVAL OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND RENEWAL 2017 – 2018 A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried by a margin of six to approve insurance renewals for the 2017 – 2018 school year. Administration is recommended the District continue with Hanover as the Property/ Liability/E&O provider and United Heartland as the District’s Worker Compensation insurer. APPROVAL OF FOOD SERVICE PRICES FOR THE 2017 – 2018 SCHOOL YEAR A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried by a margin of six to approve a $0.10 change in elementary and secondary paid lunch prices for the 2017 – 2018 school year. The District is required to make this change for the 2017 – 2018 school year to comply with Federal requirements as prescribed by the National School Lunch Program. In addition, adult breakfast will cost $2.25 and adult lunch will cost $3.85 for the 2017 – 2018 school year. Food service prices have not been adjusted since 2015. APPROVAL OF THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried by a margin of six to approve Chartwells as the District’s food service vendor for the 2017 – 2018 school year with an option for contract extensions as allowed by State and Federal Procurement Policies. ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION CANVASSING SPECIAL ELECTION RETURNS RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF SPECIAL ELECTION I, the undersigned, being the duly qualiÀed and acting recording ofÀcer of the public corporation referred to in the title of this certiÀcate, certify that the documents attached hereto, as described above, have been carefully compared with the original records of said corporation in my legal custody, from which they have been transcribed; that said documents are a correct and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the governing body of said corporation, and correct and complete copies of all resolutions and other actions taken and of all documents approved by the governing body at said meeting; and that said meeting was duly held by the governing body at the time and place and was attended throughout by the members indicated above, pursuant to call and notice of such meeting given as required by law. WITNESS my hand ofÀcially as such recording ofÀcer this 30th day of May 2017.
` School District Clerk The Clerk presented afÀdavits showing Àling, mailing publication and posting of notice, in accordance with the resolution adopted February 27, 2017, of the special election held May 23, 2017, to vote on the questions on the issuance of general obligation bonds of the School District in an amount not to exceed $86,965,000. The Clerk also presented the OfÀcial Returns and Summary Statements of Judges. The afÀdavits and the OfÀcial Returns and Summary Statements of Judges were duly examined, approved and ordered placed on Àle in the ofÀce of the Clerk. Member _Solarz___ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Member Butkowski : RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF SPECIAL ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota that the special election held in and for the School District on May 23, 2017, was in all respects duly and legally called and held, the returns thereof have been duly canvassed, and the votes cast at the special election for and against the questions submitted to the electors were as follows: SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
SECURITY,
LEARNING SPACES, ATHLETIC FACILITIES Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $56,945,000, for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including security and accessibility improvements to all district sites and facilities, construction of a new elementary school, athletic facilities at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, and expanded early childhood learning space for Hillside Early Childhood Center and Rice Elementary School? Votes YES
Votes NO
2035
2367
Spoiled, Defective or Blank Ballots
TOTAL VOTES 4408
The ballot question, having not received the approval of a majority of the votes cast, is hereby declared not to have carried. SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY RECONSTRUCTION If Ballot Question 1 above is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk RapidsRice), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $30,020,000, for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including reconstruction of Pleasantview Elementary School in its current location? Votes YES
Votes NO
2025
2372
Spoiled, Defective or Blank Ballots
TOTAL VOTES 4408
The ballot question, having not received the approval of a majority of the votes cast, is hereby declared not to have carried. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.07, subdivision 3a, the Clerk is hereby instructed to notify the Commissioner of Education of the results of the special election and to provide the certiÀed vote totals for each ballot question in written form within 15 days after the results have been certiÀed by the Board. Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Chairperson and attested by the Clerk. _________________________________ Chairperson
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adopt the following policies. • #701 (Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #701 (Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget). • #701.1 (ModiÀcation of School District Budget) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #701.1 (ModiÀcation of School District Budget). • #702 (Accounting) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #702 (Accounting). • #703 (Annual Audit) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #703 (Annual Audit). See documents. These policies require two readings before adoption, and will be posted for stakeholder input before ofÀcial adoption. PUBLIC INPUT There was no Public Input at 12:21 p.m. ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-27-1B
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Legion Post 254 wins against Chutes, Big Lake
close the game. SR 0-0-0-0-0-5-2 BL 0-0-0-0-0-0-0 The Sauk Rapids Legion Bengtson – 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, Post 254 baseball team had a 1 BB; B. Hanson – 2 H, 2 RBI, 2 successful week on the Àeld BB, 1 IP; T. Hanson – 1 H, 1 RBI, after winning games against 1 BB; Johnson – 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, the St. Cloud Chutes June 27 1 BB; Siemers – 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB; Hemker – 1 BB; Patterson – 2 and Big Lake June 29. R, 1 H, 1 BB; Schreiner – 1 R, 2 H; The team fought hard Silbernick – 1 R, 1 H; Posch – 6 IP for their 3-2 win over the (1 H, 4 K) Chutes, as well as their 7-0 SR 3, 76ers 2 win over Big Lake. The team Sauk Rapids pushed also faced Monticello June hard in the sixth inning of 27, losing 3-0. the June 27 game against the The sluggers continue 76ers, where they scored the their season July 6 against two runs they needed to win Little Falls and July 10 the game. against Cold Spring. Despite eight 76ers SR 7, Big Lake 0 hits, Sauk Rapids held Sauk Rapids held a them at two runs for the strong front on both offense Ànal three innings of play. and defense during the June Noah Klinefelter pitched the 29 game against Big Lake. game, striking out four. The team combined 76 1-0-0-1-0-0-0 for 10 hits throughout the SR 0-0-1-0-0-2-X Johnson – 2 R, 1 H; B. Hanson game, but really took action 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB; Fuecker in the sixth and seventh –– 11 R, BB; Patterson – 1 H, 2 RBI; innings. The team’s sixth Klinefelter – 7 IP (8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 inning brought in Àve runs, BB, 4 K) while the other two runs Monticello 3, SR 0 were scored in the seventh. Sauk Rapids kept their Kade Patterson scored bats alive June 27 against two runs during the game, Monticello, nearly matching while Ethan Bengtson, Matt the number of hits with that Johnson, Logan Siemers, of their opponent. Despite Joey Schreiner and Connor the Àve Sauk Rapids hits, Silbernick each scored one. no runs were scored in the Brady Posch led Sauk game. Rapids on defense as he took M 0-0-0-0-0-2-1 the mound. Posch threw six SR 0-0-0-0-0-0-0 Johnson – 1 H; B. Hanson – innings where he struck out four and only allowed one 1 H; Fuecker – 1 BB; Posch – 1 H; – 1 H; Burton – 1 H; Kranz – 7 Big Lake hit. Bjorn Hanson Lazer IP (6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 1 K) stepped onto the mound to
SPORTS
Cyclones storm through two
July 1 against Clear Lake. Kroger pitched seven of the nine innings, allowing only three hits and striking out 12. Zach Fuecker and Evan Warnert were the two lead scorers for Sauk Rapids, each scoring two runs. Mitch Loegering, Mat Meyer, Jeff Hille and Casey Lynch scored the other four runs. CL 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1-3 SR 3-4-0-0-0-0-0-0-1
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Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on July 20th, 2017 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Matt Mimbach requesting a variance to allow a 9,920 sq. ft. storage structure on an 8.5 acre lot (5,000 sq. ft. allowed) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 6.3.3 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of the NE1/4 SW1/4, Section 28, St. George Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:10 p.m. on July 20th, 2017. 2. 7:10 p.m. Kevin Gapinski requesting a variance to allow 300 animal units on an 8.05 acre lot (3 animal units allowed) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 8.11 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of SE1/4 NW1/4, Section 29, St. George Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:25 p.m. on July 20th, 2017. 3. 7:20 p.m. Derrick Nelson requesting a variance to construct an addition with attached garage within the 100 ft. setback to the ordinary high water of Little Rock Lake and within the 63 ft. from the centerline of a Township Road in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 7.4.3, 7S5.21 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lots 10, 11 & S1/2 of Lot 12, Oehrlein’s Point, Section 11, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 20th, 2017. 4. 7:30 p.m. The Grace Apartments, Michael Nwachukwu, requesting a variance to place residential dwellings 57 ft. from the right of way of Hwy 10 (116 ft. required) in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Section 7.4.3(d) and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 4 & 5, Roseanna Beach 1st Addition, Section 10, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:20 p.m. on July 20th, 2017. 5. 7:40 p.m. Joseph and Janet Held requesting a variance to place a feedlot within the 300 ft. setback to a watercourse in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: NW1/4 NW1/4, Section 13, West Langola Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:45 p.m. on July 20th, 2017. 6. 7:50 p.m. Charles Dotson requesting a variance to construct a residential structure within 50 ft. of the property line in the Rural-Agriculture District. Pursuant to Sections 7.2.30 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of the SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 4, Granite Ledge Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 3:20 p.m. on July 20th, 2017. ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above requests will be heard at this meeting. R-27-1B
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SR 11, St. Augusta 1 The Cyclones blew right past the Gussies June 28, scoring 11 runs during the game. Loegering, Meyer, Tyler Bjork and Matt Johnson each scored two runs, while Bo Schmitz, Kroger and Derek Sauer scored the other three runs. Jake Lindenfelser threw four innings on the mound, PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA only allowing one Gussie hit. SR 1-2-0-0-0-0-4-4-0 David Kroger swings at a pitch, sending the ball over the fence for a solo home run during the SA 0-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0 June 28 game against St. Augusta. team played against the St. Augusta Gussies June 28, winning 11-1, and against The Sauk Rapids the Clear Lake Lakers July 1, Cyclones added two wins to winning 8-4. their record this week. The The sluggers continue BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
their season July 8 against Brainerd and July 9 against the Beaudreau’s Saints. SR 8, Clear Lake 4 David Kroger was the star of the show for the Cyclones
Loegering – 3 H, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI; Meyer – 2 H, 1 BB; Bjork – 2 H, 2 RBI; Lynch – 1 H; Kroger – 2 H, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI; Sauer – 1 BB; Oltz – 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 IP; Warnert – 1 BB; Freihammer – 1 BB; Johnson – 2 H, 1 BB; Lindenfelser – 4 IP (1 H); Bentrud – 3 IP (2 H, 1 R)
Boating with a patriotic style BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
RICE – The Fourth of July is all about celebrating patriotism to the United States – Àreworks, weekends hanging out with family and friends, and red, white and blue apparel. One group of boating enthusiasts has a different way of celebrating – decorating their boats and pontoons and driving across Little Rock Lake. “The boat parade started in 1997, and the Àrst year it wasn’t really a parade,” Charlene Moran said. “My niece and her husband had gotten a new pontoon, so they brought it up to Little Rock. We decorated their pontoon and our pontoon and went out on the lake. Then we’d throw water balloons at each other. Once the balloons were gone, the parade was over.” Moran felt there could be more patriotism on the lake than just the two pontoons and, after hearing of boat parades on other lakes, she wanted to make it bigger and better. “Word seemed to get out because we got a few more boats,” Moran said. “It’s just grown ever since. I think the number of boats has really increased when people knew it was going to happen.”
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Two groups with decorated pontoons participate in the Little Rock Lake Fourth of July boat parade. This year marks the 20th boat parade on the lake.
The parade typically has had anywhere from 30-40 participants in recent years, which has included everything from boats and pontoons to kayaks and jet skis. “One guy even had his kids behind him, tubing during the parade,” Terry Higgins said. Higgins has been leading the parade for the past 10 years, directing the boats around the shorelines of the lake. “I must’ve been in the parade at some point and then they approached me and asked if I wanted to lead,” Higgins said. “I almost felt I had to since it’s been around for so
long that I had to keep it going. It just adds to the culture of the lake.” Over the years, he has seen a lot of different parade Áoats. “Some people only Áy a Áag, while others go all out on decorations,” Higgins said. “One year, the National Guard had a decorative Áoat in their honor. I’ve also seen people get dressed up, like we’ve had the Statue of Liberty before. It’s fun to see how people express their patriotism in so many different ways.” One other aspect to the parade is having a boom box on Terry’s boat playing “Stars and Stripes” over and over
until the end of the parade. But just as people have fun decorating their boats and participating, people on shore have fun coming out to watch it. “I was in the parade for a number of years,” Phyllis Post said. “When we decided to not decorate our pontoon anymore, we have still gone out onto our dock and watched everyone drive by. It’s very fun to see all of the decorations and it really gets people more involved in the lake. The boat parade has always been a fun thing around here. Just about everyone who’s home that’s not in the parade comes out to watch.”
THANK YOU THANK YOU to all the parade participants who made the Rapids River Days Parade an amazing success, and to the thousands of people who came to watch the parade on Friday, June 23, 2017! We especially want to thank all the Leaders, Volunteers, Vendors and Support Personnel who made the parade happen...
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Dan Christensen and Lori Stewart’s farm was the setting for Dan’s eldest daughter, Erica’s, wedding June 17. She married Jesse Jusczak.
A haymowJusczaks marry at
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BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
MILACA — When Dan Christensen and Lori Stewart, of Milaca, began remodeling their property after purchasing it roughly seven years ago, they did so for themselves. Recently, with help from family members, they had the opportunity to make more changes to the farm and spread that joy and happiness to a special couple in their lives. “We did it all for Erica,” said Stewart. “All the family did everything for Erica and Jesse – to Hay bales were removed from the haymow before it was decorated for the wedding meal and dance.
make their dream come true.” Erica is Christensen’s eldest daughter. She married her high school sweetheart of 11 years, Jesse Jusczak, on the Christensen-Stewart farm June 17. The 4 p.m. ceremony took place outdoors before an estimated 130 guests traveled inside the barn and up to the haymow for dinner and dancing. “It came together better than I ever thought it would,” said Erica Jusczak, of Big Lake. “It was pretty amazing to see the whole process, from there being a bunch of hay up there to a month later it being completely clean and decorated with a brand new Áoor. It was truly really amazing. I deÀnitely did not think it would look as good as it did.” The Christensen-Stewart property is a working hobby farm north of Milaca with a variety of
animals including donkeys, goats, ducks and chickens, along with draft, regular and miniature horses. The large red barn that stands on the property was redone a couple years ago after it showed signs of deterioration. “It didn’t look like this a couple years ago,” Stewart said. “It was falling down. We redid it for our animals. They are in the pasture every day and at nighttime every inch of our barn is Àlled with animals.” Jusczak said she appreciated the hard work her dad and Stewart put into the property since they bought it. “Even a couple years ago I knew I wanted to get married there because it was so beautiful. I was
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SWCD launches irrigation application program BY JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
FOLEY – After a year of pilot programming, the Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recently released the Irrigation Scheduler Program for crop producers near Little Rock Creek and surrounding areas in Benton and Morrison Counties. “About 10 years ago we started a program with farmers in Rice and other areas in Benton County by providing an in-Àeld estimate of current soil moisture levels. Benton County has about 159 irrigation permits that were using a calculation that took a fair amount of effort. At that point, we realized there was potential and needed to provide assistance,” said Gerry Maciej, SWCD District Manager. The online program provides accurate information to landowners, indicating how much moisture is currently available in the soil and when water needs to be applied. This in turn, could create a better environment for trout in Little Rock Creek, and also a better business
plan for farmers. Rice area farmer Dan Gottwalt was part of the test-pilot program in 2016 and continues using it this season for his potato, kidney beans and corn Àelds. “We use it as a tool, along with soil moisture probes and oldfashioned hand squeeze tests, to determine the timing and amount of water to apply via the irrigation system,” Gottwalt said. Farmers access the program online (www.soilandwater.org) and create an account tailored to the characteristics of their Àeld. “Right now, you can develop a map of your Àeld and input all of the information, such as planting date and soil type, among other speciÀcations,” Maciej said. “Using data collected from area weather towers and the USDA’s digital soil survey, the program can determine the needed water for the effective rooting zone of that particular Àeld and crop.” Currently, the program provides information for four crops – corn,
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Jusczaks from pg. 1 just waiting for Jesse to ask,” Jusczak said. “Then right when he asked me, I told my dad we had to get the hay out of the barn because we were having a wedding in June.” The Jusczaks were engaged in December, leaving six months to ready the barn’s interior and grounds. One of the major projects Christensen and Stewart worked on was preparing the haymow. “When Erica asked us to have the wedding at our place, the haymow still had quite a bit of hay in it. So we cleaned it out as a group effort. The whole family – I’m talking nieces, nephews, grandkids, all of our kids, all of our sisters and grandma – really worked hard at getting this together.” The property owners painted one silo red to match the red and white building and deconstructed an additional silo which had blocked the view from the back of the barn. In May, the family removed the remaining hay
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Brooke Christensen holding Jeremiah Christensen, Chris Wojciechowski, Easton Wojciechowski, Amanda Wojciechowski, Emma Wojciechowksi, Dan Christensen, Lori Stewart, Erica Jusczak, Jesse Jusczak, Stella Stuckmayer, Ashley Stuckmayer, Ryan Stuckmayer holding Sawyer Stuckmayer, Leah Christensen holding Bennett Rowland, Lincoln Rowland, Brandon Yetter holding Avery Yetter, April Yetter and Aylssa Stewart – came together when preparing the Milaca farm for the Jusczak wedding June 17.
bales from the haymow and renovate a portion of the Áoor. working on this since April, the wedding] is really when “We’ve pretty much been but the last two weeks [before we hit it hard,” Stewart said. placed them on wagons to be stored in other buildings. They hand-stripped branches and logs to create a banister and railing for the loft and purchased wood planks from a local Amish sawmill to
“It’s all hand done and it is so beautiful. I don’t know how I am going to put hay up there again.” Leading up to the wedding, family members worked long hours as they tended to their own responsibilities, as well as the details of the wedding venue. While marrying her husband was the most special moment of the day, Jusczak cherishes the family time that was spent surrounding the wedding and said it made her planning less stressful. Stewart agreed. She said it was a blessing to have them come together to make the day happen. “It was great because we all bonded as one big family,” Steward said. “It was just so nice to be together. We all worked on one mission – to make this special for Erica and Jesse.”
Erica Christensen’s wedding dress hangs in the lower level of the barn before the wedding June 17.
Family members of Dan Christensen and Lori Stewart helped remove bales from their barn’s haymow in May. (Left) Erica Christensen married Jesse Jusczak June 17 in Milaca.
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4-H project showcase draws 200 attendees SUBMITTED BY ANN OLSON 4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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Benton County 4-H members – (from left) Emmi Janski, Chloe Janski, Izzy Bukovich, Faith Wannarks, Megan Nelson and Brittney Wannarka – participate at the Benton County 4-H Showcase and Performing Arts Evening June 7 at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids.
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Liver flukes in cattle One would expect that most ST. CLOUD — In summer, economic losses would be due to beef producers have a laundry list liver condemnation at slaughter. of parasites to watch out for. Some However, there are parasites have obvious symptoms greater hidden Ànancial losses and can be easily treated. Others experienced by beef producers are more difÀcult to manage. once their cattle become infected Liver Áukes are caused by the with liver Áukes. Reduced parasite Fasciola hepatica. Fluke average daily gain, lower feed eggs are passed in the feces of conversion, reduced milk the animal, and they hatch into production and lower weaning motile miracidia. The miracidia weights are the most common must Ànd a host within three productivity losses. In addition, hours of hatching. The typical host is a snail. The infected snails BY EMILY WILMES several feedlot studies in feeder will eventually shed cercaria, University of MN cattle infected with even low Extension levels of liver Áukes indicate that which are motile and will attach rate of gain can be signiÀcantly themselves to surfaces, such as grass blades, where they become the infective reduced. The Ànancial bottom line is that liver metacercariae. These are then re-ingested Áukes can be responsible for hidden economic by the Ànal host, completing the life cycle. losses in the beef cattle industry. Taking prevention measures now can Once inside cattle, metacercariae migrate through the gut wall, cross the peritoneum help avoid losses down the road. Look at and penetrate the liver capsule and bile ducts. reducing exposure to wet, marshy areas where Symptoms associated with liver Áukes the larvae thrive best and where you are most include reduced weight gain, reduced milk likely to have snails. Next, look at deworming yields, reduced fertility, anemia and diarrhea. programs with your veterinarian. Two oral However, a liver Áuke infestation is typically dewormers are available that are effective subclinical, so you may not even know you against liver Áukes: clorsulon and albendazol. have liver Áukes unless you have a post- There is also an injectable dewormer, which is mortem completed or you receive feedback a combination of ivermectin and clorsulon. All from the packing plant about condemned the drugs have advantages and disadvantages livers. Therefore, producers should look in terms of cost, ease of administration, at post-mortem examination or carcass withdrawal times and effectiveness. Consult information from the packing plant as an your veterinarian to be certain which product will work best for your operation. essential diagnostic tool. Condemnation of the liver at the packing plant can be caused by just one liver Áuke.
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Despite the many distractions with this administration there is actually some serious work taking place that will directly impact agriculture and rural America. There have been several meetings to discuss the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with some encouraging signs. In a meeting that included the agriculture trade ministers from the United States, Canada and Mexico, the ministers issued a statement saying, “While even the best trading partnerships face challenges from time to time, our agricultural differences are relatively few in the context of the $85 billion in agricultural trade that Áows between our three nations each year.” Ag Secretary, Sonny Perdue says there are some “irritants” for each country, but “Now is not the time to talk about them.” He said NAFTA is like a marriage and “These are family discussions
that need to on our farm take place.” products. Issues In an on the table i n t e r v i e w, i n c l u d e D a v i d access to the Salmonsen, Canadian s e n i o r market for director for U.S. dairy congressional and wheat, a relations for streamlined the American p r o c e s s Farm Bureau for dealing Federation BY ROGER STROM with trade said, “We disputes and The Business of Farming don’t want to improving see anything the process r e b o u n d for the approval of biotech on agriculture that would products. cause any new barriers to be The tweaking of constructed.” NAFTA is primarily about And speaking of farm manufacturing, but agriculture trade, it looks like agriculture is a big part of the agreement trade with Cuba won’t be and farm organizations and affected by the president’s commodity groups are urging order to back off on trying to U.S. negotiators to move ahead normalize relations with the cautiously and not jeopardize country. the positive terms of the According to Minnesota original NAFTA. There’s a Lt. Governor Tina Smith, real concern that if the U.S. “The president speciÀcally isn’t willing to negotiate its exempted agriculture in his position, our trading partners comments, which leaves a could retaliate with stiff tariffs door open for us to continue
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Chewing on Àeld days Quite often in visiting between wheat and rye, farms and ¿eld day events, with varieties that can be I come home with things to fall or spring seeded. Most chew on for a while – thinking common triticale varieties about how something works, were developed in California or doesn’t or how it might and are more susceptible to ¿t with individual winter injury than farms. rye. There are At the Small some European Grain Tour near varieties that are Marty in Stearns very similar to rye County on June 27, in terms of winter U of M small grain hardiness. I’d guess specialist Jochum that seed would be Wiersma shared BY DAN MARTENS more expensive; University of that rye is being and triticale seed MN Extension used in some hog is generally more rations because expensive than rye. it reduces restlessness and At the Soil Health Field Day ¿ghting. Rye digests more in Morris on June 28, Dave evenly and doesn’t result Franzen and Abby Wick, in wider swings in blood from NDSU talk about when sugar levels like some other to terminate a rye cover crop carbohydrates – like corn related to planting corn or maybe. Parents and teachers soybeans in the spring. often comment on sugar We looked at a plot of rye swings with children – maybe planted last fall. This spring, in adult diets too. corn was planted at the same Wiersma also told about time in strips where the rye German hybrid rye varieties was killed three different that can yield 120 to 140 times. The best looking bushels per acre with good corn was where the rye had growing conditions. Lodging been killed two weeks prior can be an issue. Currently seed to planting the corn. On is quite expensive compared a second plot the rye was to ordinary rye varieties. killed the same day the corn Rymin is still a good durable was planted. This corn was variety with yield potential up notably shorter. On the third to 80 bushels per acre. Grain plot, rye was killed after the yield doesn’t matter so much corn was up. This corn was shorter yet. for cover crop purposes. This brings discussion Triticale is a cross
letting rye stand longer in the spring, if it looked like it would be a dry spring; where limited soil moisture might be a problem for germination and/or for young soybean plants. It is useful to watch for lessons in your ¿elds this summer.
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Two weeks before the Morris Soil Health Field Day June 27, corn was planted into rye that was terminated with herbicides.
about whether this is due to water used by the rye, nutrients used by the rye, or the allelopathic effect of rye – meaning compounds from rye that limit the growth of some other plants. It could be all three. Dave shared information from other trials that seemed to indicate that there can be an allelopathic effect from rye to corn. Killing the rye ahead of planting corn
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recommend terminating winter wheat, maybe two weeks ahead of planting. Some people have decided to use oats for a fall cover, even though it isn’t growing again in the spring. Franzen also said that this was not an issue with soybeans. He would not have a problem planting soybeans into a standing crop of rye. He would have a concern about
Calendar notes The Morrison County Dairy Tour will be held on Wednesday, July 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at HCL Farms, LLC, operated by John, Greg and Bennie Holtz Brothers and their families, located at 10232 195th Street, Little Falls, MN 56345. Questions can be directed to Extension Educator Emily Wilmes at 320-255-6169, extension 3. A Stearns County Dairy Tour is planned for Tuesday Aug. 1 at the Nick and Tara Meyer Farm, located south of Sauk Center. Watch for further details. Horticulture bus tour to Bailey Nurseries and Gerten’s Garden Center, July 19, 2017. This trip is offered by U of M Extension Master Gardeners of Benton County. Pre-registration is required. RSVP by calling Benton County Extension at (800) 964-4929 or (320) 968-5077 or visit z.umn.edu/MGtour.
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Farmers pick up their ag plastic recycling dumpsters during a recent pick-up in central Minnesota.
Revolution Plastics is still taking sign-ups from farmers for free dumpsters to be used for recycling agricultural Àlm plastics (ag-bags). In response to calls for a solution to the ever growing piles of used Àlm plastic on farms and at boat dealers, the Recycling Association of Minnesota and nine central Minnesota counties — Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Pope, Douglas, Otter Tail, Sibley, Nicollet and Le Sueur — have teamed up with the Revolution Plastics Company to collect and recycle many
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types of these plastics. There is still time for farmers throughout the state of Minnesota to sign up to get on the list to be eligible to pick up a free dumpster to use for recycling their bale wrap, silage bunker covers and silage bags at no charge. Depending on farm location and plastic use, Revolution Plastics will spot and empty a dumpster on farms or dairies at no cost to the farmer. The program is limited to these approved plastics: bale wrap, ag and silage bags, most bunker covers and oxygen barrier Àlm. Used irrigation tape and tubing, greenhouse, hoophouse and other cover Àlms are also accepted. Farmers in all counties within an 80 mile radius of Sauk Centre are strongly encouraged to call since that is a current focus area. Farmers will need to call Revolution Plastics toll free at (844) 4907873 or visit http://www. RevolutionPlastics.com to sign up Àrst. Smaller farms can join together to share a dumpster if they do not generate enough plastic on
their own. Future dispersal locations will be determined by the number of farms signed up, so even if farmers are not in the Sauk Centre focus area they should still sign up now to create the next focus area. After farmers are notiÀed by Revolution Plastics that they have qualiÀed, they will receive information on where and when to come to pick up their dumpsters. This is by appointment only since there is a speciÀc number of dumpsters and Revolution Plastics wants to be sure that everyone who has been given an appointment receives the dumpsters they signed up for. The no-cost Revolution Plastics program is not government subsidized, but rather is run by the company itself. The collected plastic is sent to their Revolution Bag factory in Arkansas where it is remanufactured into garbage can liners and construction Àlms which are actually sold back into Minnesota and across the country within a few short months of collection from our area farms. This is a one-ofa-kind system whose success
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rests upon providing a very clean, consistent feedstock to the bag manufacturing plant to assure that the can liners produced meet their very high quality standards. There are no guarantees that additional dumpsters will be given out after this summer, so if farmers want to have this free service, they should join the other 700+ Minnesota farmers who already have one or more of these recycling dumpsters on their farms, and sign up right away. For questions about getting a dumpster, please call Revolution Plastics at (844) 490-7873. For further information about the Revolution Plastics’ agricultural plastic recycling program email Price Murphy, Director of Operations, at pmurphy@ revolutionplastics.com. For other questions about statewide agricultural and marine Àlm plastics recycling, contact the Recycling Association of Minnesota at (651) 641-4560 or brita@ recycleminnesota.org.
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The Saehr family (from left) – Randy, Holly, Amy and Darrel – farm together near Pierz. The Saehrs have expanded gradually through the years and credit their success to teamwork.
Saehrs had to reassess. “Planning would have been totally different if we would’ve built an entirely new barn,” Darrel said. The Saehrs utilized a gating system and activity monitors to help ease the management transition. “We knew when we went into this barn, it was going to be a big switch,” Darrel said. “We had to rethink how we were going to deal with everything – breeding cows, fresh cows or a sick cow.” The Saehrs invested in activity monitors to help with breeding and a wellthought out gating system allows any one of the Saehrs to move cattle without help. Five years into their new facility and parlor, the Saehr family is still looking at what tweaks they can make to management to save time and be more efÀcient. “We do anything to save us time,” Randy said. “If we see anything that saves us Àve minutes a day – we use it.” The four family members work together seamlessly – each having a specialty, but also knowing enough to Àll in or take over each other’s jobs. We start each morning with Amy and Holly milking cows, Randy mixing feed and Darrel tending to the hogs and helping wherever he is needed. Holly feeds
calves and manages the dehorning and ear tagging. Amy does all the breeding records with Randy or Darrel doing the arm service. Randy and Darrel will scrape alleys and bed stalls. In the evenings, Amy milks with hired help while Darrel and Randy stay in the Àelds with Holly Áoating between milking, feeding calves and helping in the Àelds. “We have 100 percent trust,” Darrel said. “I try not to stick the kids to one job. There isn’t one job on this farm that one of us couldn’t do.” Darrel stressed the importance of teamwork. “I couldn’t do all this alone,” Darrel said. Both Randy and Holly appreciate the opportunity their parents have given them on their family farm. Randy continued farming out of high school. He said he enjoys what he does. “If I wasn’t doing this for them, I’d be doing it for somebody else until I got my own farm,” Randy said. Holly, too, feels farming has given her unmatched experience compared to her peers. “I enjoy it. The family time, good or bad, can be rewarding,” Holly said. “Even if something goes wrong, you can always Àx it. It doesn’t matter. We’re always here working together as a family.” Looking to the future, the Saehrs are pleased with where they are and don’t see further growth – just improvements in their future. Darrel and Amy said having the kids involved in the farm’s growth was key. “I wanted to do this before the kids were old enough to leave so they get some enjoyment out of it,” Amy said. “I’m really glad we did this.” Looking back at the aerial farm photos and even walking past the original barn brings feelings of nostalgia and respect for Darrel, Amy, Randy and Holly. They are not afraid to look back as a reminder to how far they’ve come as a family. “We loved our old barn. It had its drawbacks, but it Mother and daughter duo, Amy and Holly Saehr, milk cows together morning and evening in got us to where we are today,” Darrel said. their double-12 parlor
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house heifers and cows. By then, they were milking 77 cows and began switching cows. In 2006, the Saehrs built another barn with sandbedded freestalls to switch cows. In 2010, they made a major step towards their ultimate update by covering more cow yard and incorporating an existing pole shed to house more cows. “We knew we were going to gear up to build this barn, and we didn’t know what we were going to do yet,” Darrel said. “That was the biggest chess piece we ever pushed – it was a big investment.” For Àve years, the Saehrs visited many farms and received many ideas from other farmers. The family pored over building plans to be sure they thought of every detail for their new facility. Finally, in 2012, they committed to a six-row, slatted barn with 154 freestalls, 10 sand-bedded freestalls for the ICU pen, a vet station and a breeding chute. They chose a double-12 parlor with individual exits. With pre-existing facilities, the Saehrs had the large task of reorganizing their dairy’s daily management. Feed storage, water drainage, varying elevations, repurposing building structures as well as managing breeding, fresh and sick cows were all areas the
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PIERZ – When Darrel and Amy Saehr look back at their farm when they started 24 years ago, they can see they have come a long way. But they also know it has come with a lot of hard work and a lot of faith. The Saehrs began with a 30-cow dairy in 1993, gradually grew their herd from within and added facilities incrementally to reach today’s 175-cow dairy, milking in a double-12 parlor and housing cows in a 154-stall freestall barn. Darrel and Amy credit their family, including children, Randy, 21, and Holly, 17, and a crew of hard working and reliable part time employees for their farm’s success. “Working together, without a doubt, has made this all possible,” Darrel said. “We’ve had good guys working for us. I’d credit that partly to where we are today.” Looking at aerial photos of the Saehrs’ farm shows the progress made on their farm site. The key to their growth, Randy said, was taking gradual steps. “We always took one step at a time,” Randy said. “That’s why we went from 60 cows to 70, to 80, then to 100. We couldn’t go from 60 to 100 cows – we wouldn’t have made it. Step by step is key; to not jump in right away with both feet. You may sink so low that you can’t get back out of it.” The Saehrs made improvements to their facilities every year, starting in 1996, when they covered a cow yard to house dry cows. From 1997 to 1999, the Saehrs installed a TMR mixer, poured a concrete pit and built a shed to cover another cow yard to make room for their growing herd. In 2003, a third shed was built to
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FOLEY — The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) held a “Tour of Practices” June 13, which highlighted conservation projects implemented by the Benton SWCD and NRCS over the last couple years. During the day there was over 20 projects that were viewed and discussed, Àve of which included stopping on site, unloading the bus, and talking to the landowners about the conservation practices and projects they are involved with. This provided the tour participants an opportunity to meet with landowners to see conservation projects and shared thoughts on what issues were taking place and how the projects helped correct the problem. There was a total of 44 people who attended the tour, including county commissioners, Little Rock Lake Association members, federal and state representatives, University of Minnesota Extension educators, members of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Agriculture,
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District technician Mike McMillin (center) shares information with a group of people during the 2017 Tour of Practices June 13 on calibrations of a rentable poultry manure spreader. Benton Soil and Water Conservation District purchased the spreader to rent to landowners.
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