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Winter restrictions effective Nov. 1 SAUK RAPIDS — Winter parking restrictions take effect Wednesday, Nov. 1. The Sauk Rapids Police Department advises residents to become familiar with the ordinance.

According to city code, no vehicles or trailers are to be stopped, left unattended or parked on any street, avenue or thoroughfare within the city limits between the hours of 2-7 a.m. Winter parking restrictions are effective from Nov. 1 through March 31 each calendar year.

The Sauk Rapids Police Department reserves the right to issue citations, impose fines and remove vehicles from roadways. Such vehicles will not be released to the owner until fees for towing and storage are paid, in addition to any fines.

A similar ordinance with the same parameters is on file in the city of Rice.

Homeowners should also be aware of other ordinances that apply to snowy weather and the winter season.

Snow and ice on public sidewalks are considered a public nuisance and abutting property owners are responsible for the removal within 24 hours after the snow or ice is deposited. Failure to do so can result in a special assessment against the adjacent property owner.

It is also unlawful to deposit snow from private property onto public streets and grounds.

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Siltman tours cemeteries for art, history, silence

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — With Halloween fast-approaching, faux gravestones are lining properties around area communities. People relish in the mystery of the dead during holidays such as All Hallows’ Eve, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints’ Day, but to one Sauk Rapids woman headstones and cemeteries hold much more than ghost stories.

“They are not creepy at all to me,” Rhonda Siltman said. “There is so much amazing art and architecture in cemeteries, and I think people don’t realize it because some cemeteries around here are not as elaborate as oth-

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Rhonda Siltman, of Sauk Rapids, touches a headstone in one of the three combined cemeteries Oct. 14 in Sauk Rapids. Siltman enjoys the art, architecture, history and peacefulness of cemeteries.

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Bengsten offers insights into living without sight October is National Meet the Blind Month

BY JAKE DOETKOTT | STAFF WRITER

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Gayle Bengsten sits outside Russell Arms Apartments Oct. 23 in Sauk Rapids. Bengsten is a member of the Minnesota chapter of the National Federation of the Blind.

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SAUK RAPIDS — Gayle Bengsten was thought to have been born completely blind, but to her family’s shock she could track motion and see color. Doctors had assumed her optic nerves were dead.

“I consider it a miracle,” Bengsten said. “However, my partial eyesight did get in the way early on. I’d always be staring down at my feet instead of learning to use a cane.”

Bengsten is an active member of the National Federation of the Blind Minnesota and has been spreading awareness of the disability for 17 years even when certain aspects of blindness are tough to convey. Bengsten delivered her most recent presentation in Sauk Rapids Oct. 17 as part of National Meet the Blind Month. She shared her experiences, courtesy rules and accessibility concerns with a group that gathered at Russell Arms Apartments.

“I love answering questions but, sometimes I wish I could throw sleep shades on people and have them go about their day like I would,” said Bengsten, who joined the central Minnesota chap-

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NEWS

Shepherd of the Pines host fall festival

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER RICE — Community and congregation members from near and far celebrated Halloween early Oct. 19 as they participated in the Shepherd of the Pines Fall Festival. The event was the first of its kind, and the church plans for it to be an annual event.

Vehicles lined the church’s parking lot as children dressed in costumes made their way one by one to the trucks and hatchbacks, collecting candy and treats. Shepherd of the Pines participated in the Teal Pumpkin Project, providing non-food treats for those with food allergies.

Attendees were also able to participate in a hayride, refreshments and the playground. The scheduled bonfire was canceled due to high winds.

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Joe Janski drives a tractor pulling a hayride Oct. 19 in Rice. The hayride crossed County Road 2 for a tour through a field where participants were able to spot a few deer.

The Rev. David Edge, and Evelyn and Keith Kirchner, of Rice, stand outside Shepherd of the Pines in Rice Oct. 19.

Pastor Edge has been leading worship at the Lutheran Church for one year.

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(Above) JJ Manea, 1, and Awbri Manea, 6, eat candy in the back of a vehicle at the fall festival in Rice Oct. 19. Shepherd of the Pines welcomed the community to their property from 5:30-8 p.m. for treats, a hayride and more.

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(Right) Jessica Brenny scoops whipped topping for Kynslee Jackson, 8, to have with her hot cocoa in Rice Oct. 19. Along with a truck or treat, the fall festival included refreshments, a hayride and playground activities.

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NEWS

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Bengsten from front ter of the federation in the 1970s. “In terms of how I see, all I can say is there’s a place for everything and everything has its place.

It’s about remembering where things are.”

Along with her long white cane, Bengsten carries a humorous attitude and a plethora of idioms.

“A sense of humor goes a long way,” Bengsten said. “I’ve had moments where people have jumped over my cane, thinking I’d hit them. I say, ‘Beware the long white cane,’ in a spooky tone to diffuse those situations.”

During her talk, Bengsten explained courtesy rules of the blind.

“Never touch blind people without consent and don’t pet a harnessed guide dog; it means

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Gayle Bengsten operates her computer Oct. 23 in Sauk Rapids. Bengsten operates specific software to aid her in computer and keyboard use.

they’re on the job,” Bengsten said. “We [people who are blind] can be independent and prefer to be, so don’t take us by the hand unless we ask.”

A growing concern for those who are blind is the noise reduction of vehicles. Bengsten urged

electric and hybrid vehicle drivers to be alert to those trying to cross the street, especially those with a white cane in hand.

“Many of us were taught to listen for traffic but newer cars, and especially hybrids, aren’t as loud as past models,” said Bengsten, who uses a cane rather than a seeing-eye dog to assist her mobility.

Although concerns remain, Bengsten appreciates how accessibility has improved since her youth.

In the ninth grade, Bengsten learned braille, a letter system of raised bumps that offer the blind a way to read by sense of touch.

“I’d use audio books or have people read to me before,” Bengsten said.

Braille opened new opportunities for Bengsten.

“First I was just happy to write my blind friends, but the braille signs in public buildings were a benefit that greatly increased my independence,” Bengsten said. “Public braille sign locations aren’t uniform though. The garbage room was a well-hidden secret to me for some time living at Russell Arms Apartments.”

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Bengsten uses NonVisual Desktop Access to relay what is on her computer’s monitor via textto-speech. Bengsten uses a combination of braille and computer notes for personal organization.

“Screen-reading software was a godsend for my independence,” she said. “I wish it existed sooner.”

Another improvement was cane resizing. Canes were formerly measured from the breastbone to the ground. Now, they typically extend to the bridge of the nose.

“You’d hit things before your cane would,” Bengsten said. “Over time we’ve discovered the longer the cane the better.”

During her talk, Bengsten recommended the film “Love Leads the Way: A True Story” for its educational power.

The movie shows a blind man’s struggle with legal constraints that limited the use of his guide dog in public spaces.

“Although we’ve resolved some of the film’s dilemmas, issues of guide dogs in public remain,” Bengsten said.

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SAUK RAPIDS — The three major St. Cloud metro area school district – St. Cloud Area Schools (Independent School District No. 742), Sauk Rapids-Rice (ISD No. 47) and Sartell-St. Stephen (ISD. No. 748) – will work with one another again this winter on weather related emergencies.

In a renewed effort to gather accurate weather information, the districts will continue to rely on the expertise of the National Weather Service and St. Cloud State University meteorologists for weather forecasts, and both city and county officials for information related to road conditions.

Minnesota weather is difficult to predict. It is essential parents and guardians anticipate and prepare for school closings, delayed openings and early dismissals.

The three districts and parochial school systems follow a coordinated plan to better ensure the safety of children.

The NWS and other forecasting agencies issue winter weather statements, watches and warnings. The districts use the statements, coupled with the information provided

by SCSU, to determine if weather conditions may cause a late start, full day cancellation or an early dismissal from school.

Heavy snowfall, ice storms, extreme cold and strong winds are not the only contributors to an emergency weather situation. Fog can be equally dangerous. While the sun may be shining in one area, visibility may be reduced to a few feet in another location, creating a potential hazard.

The public and parochial schools in all three districts will close (or remain open) according to the same winter emergency schedule. Radio stations and news services will be contacted on behalf of each district, but area residents should recognize that the three districts are working together on these decisions.

The three metro area superintendents will make every effort to announce school closings or late starts by 10 p.m. the night before severe weather or as soon as information becomes available. When a morning emergency closing or a late start is required, every effort will be made to make and communicate the decision by 5:30 a.m. In the event of an early dismissal or a school closing, student activities and practices, including KIDSTOP, Kids Club in Rice, community education classes, adult basic education, early childhood classes and area learning center classes will typically be canceled.

Public hearing set for Sauk Rapids assessments

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — The city of Sauk Rapids will host a public hearing at 6 p.m. Nov. 26 regarding proposed assessments. The council approved moving forward with the hearing at the Oct. 22 meeting.

Four assessment rolls are proposed at a rate of 3.9 percent interest. Unpaid water and sewer bills, storm water and street lighting fees, and lawn cutting for ordinance compliance will be assessed for one year. A three-year assessment is proposed for the 2018 overlay improvements. Those property owners affected by the utility extension improvements on Quarry Road will have seven years to pay their respective assessment balances.

A roll for a water availability charge at 1645 Golden Spike Road N.E., Sauk Rapids, will be assessed at 4.3 percent for seven years.

The city will assess $509,090.22 for the five rolls.

Affected property owners will be notified not less than two weeks before the hearing.

In other council news: - The Sauk Rapids Police Department will be receiving upgrades after council approval Monday. The council approved the purchase of data-collection software and a laptop, voice transcription software, as well as 17 suppressors for the rifles carried within each squad vehicle.

The software and laptop will be used to capture evidence in the field from people’s cellular phones.

Evidence could be in the form of text messages, voice recordings, pictures, internet browsing data, passwords and more. The cost of the software is $9,085 with an annual maintenance subscription of $3,700. The laptop to host the software costs $2,727.64.

Dragon Law Enforcement software will have an initial cost of $11,825 to the city. The software will convert spoken words to written words in a document.

Suppressors for the department’s field rifles will be purchased at a cost of $6,800. The suppressors are expected to reduce the noise of the rifles by up to 35 decibels, which will lessen the impact on officer hearing.

The police department purchases will be made from the capital equipment fund.

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Siltman, a native of Foley, has taken interest in peculiar finds at burial places. Her fascination with the history of the people and structures within began when she was 12 years old during a day trip with her uncle.

“We were researching our family tree,” Siltman said.

“My uncle sort of started me on cemeteries.… We went all over from Foley to Ronneby and somewhere out in Glendorado Township. … We put all the people with our family name on a piece of paper, and then we went back and talked to relatives who were still living and pieced together the information with the dates. It was before Ancestry.com.”

Siltman’s appreciation grew as she was exposed to cemeteries in different areas of the country. In Jamaica Plain, a

neighborhood in Boston, Ma., Siltman visited Forest Hills Cemetery, a 275-acre garden cemetery that dates back to 1848. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

“When I lived in Boston 20 years ago, it was the first time I was at a real park-like cemetery with huge mausoleums, and big statues,” Siltman said. “The cemeteries that are park-like are so beautiful. My interest is in the art, architecture, history – and the quiet.”

Quiet which is found in all cemeteries, but especially in the Sauk Rapids cemeteries only a property away from her home.

“This one is a quiet place to walk,” said Siltman, of why the Sauk Rapids cemeteries are special to her. “You can see it from my window.”

Three years ago, Siltman’s fascination in touring cemeteries was further ignited after a trip to Chicago, Ill. in 2015.

While her family traveled to the city to visit Wrigley Field,

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Rhonda Siltman walks beneath the trees in the Sauk Rapids cemeteries Oct. 14 in Sauk Rapids. Siltman has always appreciated burial sites but began intentionally visiting them during travel three years ago.

they made a stop at Graceland Cemetery. There, Siltman viewed the Carrie Eliza Getty Mausoleum, commissioned by lumber baron Henry Getty for his wife, as well as the No. 1 photographed structure on the ground, “Eternal Silence.”

“Eternal Silence”, known to many as the statue of death, was sculpted from bronze in 1909 by Lorado Taft at a cost of $250,000. It appears at the burial site of Dexter Graves, a member of Chicago’s first families.

“To see it in person and to think somebody carved that is tremendous,” Siltman said.

Siltman said cemeteries are free art museums and provoke curiosity. Through her visits, Siltman has come across a number of different epitaphs (inscriptions), names and designs that have caused her to research more information.

“I want to know who that is; I want to know their story,” she said.

Gravestones shaped like tree stumps and logs, which she witnessed in Milwaukee, Wis. and in New Ulm are Siltman’s newest inquiry.

Also, one engraving which appears on a stone in Ronneby lingers on her mind, still, after

many years. “Behold as you pass by, as you are now so was I; As I am now, you must be; prepare for death and follow me,” reads the stone.

Siltman plans to continue her investigations into the history of the memorials and the people they have been erected for. She hopes to one day tour the cemeteries in the southern United States and plans on taking more day trips to those within the state.

“We haven’t done as many in Minnesota yet,” she said.

“That’s the next step: to go to ones around here.”

Wildwood to host indoor Halloween event

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Children will have the opportunity to trick or treat in the comfort of the indoors Wednesday. Wildwood Assisted Living, 1420 Second Street N. in Sauk Rapids, is inviting the public to its cafeteria and community room from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Rochelle Platz, assistant manager and social worker at Wildwood, said this will be the second year the facility is inviting trick or treaters. Last year, approximately 60 children participated in the event. Platz said more than 20 residents attend and hand out candy to the PHOTO SUBMITTED visitors. The residents and staff “Eternal Silence” stands in the Graceland Cemetery in Chicago, Ill. in have been preparing for Hal2015. It is the most photographed memorial in the cemetery. loween, decorating their spaces and filling treat bags.

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Marge Latterell (front, from left) and Theresia DeYaeger; (back, from left) Alice Reilein and Theresa Schmiedeberg bag candy at Wildwood Assisted Living in Sauk Rapids Oct. 19. The four are preparing for the facility’s Halloween event.

“It’s a highlight of our fall,” said Alice Reilein, a resident, about what it means to the people of Wildwood to have visitors for the event. “Just to see all the little kids in their costumes,

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OBITUARIES Janice Marlene Erickson Janice Marlene Erickson, aged 74, died Oct. 3, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital, after a brief illness. Services celebrating our Janny’s life will be at 11 a.m.

Oct. 27 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Dee Pederson. Visitation will be at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Janice is survived by her children, Tracy (John) Fraedrich, Circle Pines; David (Lisa) Erickson, Sartell; Molly (Ben) Jenkins, San Diego; as well as her beloved grandchildren, Olivia, Christian, Max, Owen, and Ole. Other survivors include her sister Marlys (“Pinky”) Sauer and brother, Jeff (Debbie) Jacobson, as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. In 2017, after 51 years of marriage, she

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was preceded in death by her husband, James Erickson. She was also preceded in death by parents, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.

Janice was born May 23, 1944 in Fergus Falls to parents, Joseph and Neola (Jorgenson) Jacobson.

She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1962 in Fergus Falls and went on to complete her nursing degree at Fairview Nursing School in 1965.

Jan and Jim were married Nov. 5, 1966 in

Fergus Falls. They initially moved to St. Cloud before residing permanently in Sauk Rapids where they created a loving home for 48 years. Jan worked as a registered nurse for the St. Cloud Hospital for over 47 years, retiring in 2014.

As a teen, Jan was voted miss congeniality in a pageant due to her warm and kind personality. She was a selfless wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and nurse who always made time for family, friends and coworkers. She generously gave of herself to her family, her church family, and to her community.

She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. A very bright light has gone out in our family and community.

She will be greatly missed.

Memorials are preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud or the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program.

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Thank you The Lord give you His peace.

Recently, we had this scripture passage during prayer, “in all circumstances give thanks to the Lord.”

Yes, we offer thanks to God for the gracious caring and compassion of our dear friends. Just as we so well know that cold, snow and icy temperatures will soon be ours, our kind friends are holding benefits to raise funds for our fuel needs. Oct. 9, the Silver Tea in Sartell; Nov. 2, the benefit in Freeport; and Nov. 13 in Foley. This helps us keep the furnace running – a Minnesota essential. Truly we are blessed. In return, please know we will continue to enfold you and your daily needs in our grateful prayer.

A special thank you to Sue Schlosser, Delores Notch, Catherine Herbst and Christian Women of Central Minnesota who make these fundraisers possible and successful. May Jesus’ blessings be yours in abundance, today and always.

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LaVerne A. Linn Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for LaVerne A. Linn, age 96, who passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids Oct. 22, 2018.

The Rev. David Hinz will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

LaVerne was born July 28, 1922, to John and Anna (Gavanda) Wittkowski in Sauk Rapids. She married Bernard Linn Sept. 3, 1960. LaVerne worked for

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Raymond Transportation as a bookkeeper and Cold Spring Brewery, retiring in 1998. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids as a greeter, the Hospitality Guild and LWML. She was a social person who loved to bowl, shop and have lunch with her friends and cousins.

LaVerne was a wonderful,

sweet and kind woman who was an excellent cook.

LaVerne is survived by her children, Wes (Joannie) Wittkowski of St. Cloud, Jody (Doug) Albers of Kimball, Janet Linn of St. Joe; grandchildren, Zach (Abbey), Jake (Amber) and Travis (Cassie) Laudenbach, Sara (Abram) Schmidt, Nikki (Curt) Schaefer, Kenny Albers and Kristine Albers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bernard Sept. 21, 2015; son, Joel Linn; sisters, Janice Yilek, Gloria Mills; and granddaughter, Jessica Wittkowski.

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EDITORIAL

Your district, your thoughts

School days This first-time homeschooling parent of five feels like an update on our experience so far is in order.

I mean, scary. Right? I am responsible for their education and making sure all the bases are covered.

Well, classical conversations has been such a blessing and has really BY MERCY NYGAARD given a rock-solid road map Life by Faith of resources. Now after six weeks, I know what I am paying for. The youth community are the most social bunch I have ever met. My kids love it simultaneously while missing their old school, St. Cloud Christian School.

Four days of the week we are on our own and spending two hours on all our subjects for the littles, four hours for the middle, and six hours for the oldest. I am still able to work from home, and doctor and dentist appointments are a breeze because I do not have to organize picking up any of the kids from school. Sleeping in past 7 a.m. is a bonus and pajamas are optional. We are outside well past the normal 20-minute recess time allotted for institutional schools.

It is an amazing fit for us so far, and we never feel alone because fellow homeschoolers are generous at offering resources and encouragement. I have not met one homeschooling parent who keeps to oneself and does not offer advice and guidance.

The kids tell their dad what they have learned excitedly at supper or in daily conversation. I may be more aware of it now, but it has been much more prevalent because we have been doing homeschool.

Homeschooling has been amazing, but there had been sweat, contractions and tears in the beginning. The hard work is worth it. I know there is much more work to be done and keeping up with paperwork and state standards are not part of homeschooling I am looking forward to. Being pregnant with a fanatically busy 2-year-old is by far the most difficult, and God has brought in blessed help in that area.

Time and time again, God proves if He is calling you to something, He will equip you and provide for you.

Take the leap or even just the step to what He is calling you to today.

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, For those who prefer to listen but not engage, there but you can start where you are and will be an opportunity to either physicalchange the ending,” C.S. Lewis said. ly write your comments, questions and As the new superintendent of Inthoughts on paper or log in and respond dependent School District No. 47, this to the same questions on a brief online quote has resonated with me a number form, both of which are anonymous. of times over the past four months. As A preliminary community meeting the person entrusted with leading the schedule has been established as follows: school district into the future, I find - Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6-7 p.m. Sauk

BY AARON SINCLAIR myself asking the question, “What Rapids-Rice High School, community does the Sauk Rapids-Rice commu- SRR Superintendent room. nity want from their schools?”

- Thursday, Nov. 1, 6-7 p.m. Sauk I have had the opportunity to visit with many Rapids-Rice Middle School, community room. parents and community members over the last four - Thursday, Nov. 8, 5-6 p.m. Mississippi Heights months, and I have appreciated the passion and com- Elementary School, media center. mitment the residents of Sauk Rapids and Rice have - Tuesday, Nov. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pleasantview for their communities and schools. I am committed Elementary School, media center. to listening to the community and creating an edu- Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Rice Elemencational experience that prepares students for their tary School, media center. lives after high school.

- Thursday, Nov. 15, 6-7 p.m. Hillside School, This brings me back to the opening quote. As a cafeteria. school district, we cannot change the past, but we are As additional meetings are scheduled, they will able to start where we are and change the next chap- be shared on the district website at http://www. ter in the story of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Dis- isd47.org/aboutsrr/community-conversations. Also, trict and communities. Over the next several months, I would be happy to attend any club, organization, I will be hosting numerous one-hour community community or neighborhood gathering to listen and conversations for the purpose of listening and learn- learn from the community. Contact 320-258-1809 to ing from district residents, parents and community schedule a date and time. members.

We know these are busy times, but the communiDuring the first 10 minutes, I will provide a brief ties’ input is vital to help guide the future direction update on district enrollment as well as upgrades for of the district. As information is collected and combuilding safety and security. After the brief update, piled, the school district will share what the collecthe majority of the meeting will be spent engaging in tive thoughts of the community are and how the disa conversation around the future of our schools and trict might move forward based on the information. community. A series of open ended questions will be As the superintendent of the SRR School Disposed to help me, as the new superintendent, ascer- trict, I am eager to listen and learn from the comtain where the community would like the district to munity as we collaboratively shape the future of the focus our energy and resources. school district and community.

While some people are comfortable commuGo Storm. nicating verbally in a group setting, others are not.

Good gardening tools fingertips of your gloves often, because Gardeners have tools they rely on and they wear out there first and allow dirt to use over and over again. These are the lodge under your nails. Newer models of ones I use most. gardening gloves may have finger tips that A gardener’s knife – also known as a allow cell phone operation while being Japanese hori hori which means dig, dig worn.

– is a 6 inch or longer dull edged blade These tools are only useful if we with a sturdy handle. It may come with have them close at hand when we need serrations on one edge and a notch for cutBY LINDA G. them. A tool belt with pockets to hold ting gardening string. This tool is good for TENNESON pruners and a loop to hold a gardening digging and weeding. Many of them also Green and knife similar to that used by carpenters have inch marks on one side for planting Growing in bulbs to the correct depth. By pass and an- Benton County and electricians is one way to accomplish this. Other gardeners use a canvas cover vil pruners are used to maintain the shape of our trees and shrubs. By pass pruners cut like a that fits over a 5-gallon bucket and holds tools in the scissors and are designed for making a clean cut into outside pockets. Weeds, bulbs or other items may be live stems and branches. Anvil pruners have a blade carried inside the bucket itself. A small wagon, like that cuts against a flat metal plate and are designed those used by children, also is useful to move plants, for cutting dead wood by crushing it. A transplant buckets of soil and any heavier items. Rain gauges spade with a long narrow blade is for making precise allow a gardener to monitor the amount of rain recuts into the soil for planting new or moving existing ceived and to determine whether additional watering plants. A gardening fork is used to avoid damaging is needed. plant roots in the process of digging them up. The A new tool for me is a bulb auger. This is a tines slide between the roots and allow a plant to be 2-foot-long auger that fits into the drill socket of an raised out of the ground with minimum disturbance electric drill. It is used to drill four to eight inch deep to the root ball. Rakes with wide flat tines make col- holes into the soil for planting bulbs. Two warnings lecting leaves and spreading mulch easy to do. Hoes come with this tool, however. If the drill bit hits a with long handles allow the gardener to remove larger rock, the drill may be jerked out of your hand weeds while standing instead of crawling around on and cause an injury. And state law requires gardenthe ground. Hand trowels which have wider blades ers to contact Gopher State One Call before digging than gardening knives are good for planting in pots to locate underground utility lines that might be acand other close work. cidentally cut when planting new or moving existing While using these and other tools, gloves are a plants. good way to protect hands and shorten the time needLinda G Tenneson is a University of Minnesota ed to clean up after working the garden. Check the Extension Master Gardener and a Tree Care Advisor.

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Choose hope, choose Scapanski

Vote Scapanski for House 15B

Vote for Lisa Braun

Jessica Filiaggi, Foley I was Karla Scapanski’s primary opponent over the summer. We differ on key issues, but there was one thing I never questioned about Karla: her care for her community and her belief in a better tomorrow. You will see on her website and social media, she does not attack anyone.

She lays out her beliefs and invites you to meet with her at the many community events she attends. She does not lose focus on the voters and the issues we face. You will not see her chiming in on the national drama of the day.

Karla often speaks about the littles. She is speaking about the children she has spent her life caring for in her home business and in the community through teaching in our schools. There is one thing I know about teachers and home daycare providers, they do not do it for fame, attention or money. They believe the best use of their life, their time, money and talent is helping to shape the future instead of getting wrapped up in the problems adults seem to create around them Karla is a pro-life democrat. She cares for the children born into this world. She understands it is important we bring our children into an environment in which they have an honest chance to succeed. Blue, red or inbetween, which of us disagree with that?

A truly caring leader knows birth is only the beginning. We are called to care for one another and to work together to make our community and each other’s lives better. Most of our religious traditions require this. This translates for support for child care providers, better funding for our schools, affordable access to higher education and access to life-sustaining healthcare. She believes in quality of life from the womb to the tomb.

If you care about ensuring our schools have the resources they need, vote Karla. If you care about your children and grandchildren having access to good paying jobs, vote Karla. If you believe family farms are worth saving, vote for Karla. If you believe in worker’s rights, vote Karla. If you believe our politicians should lead by example, vote Karla. If you want to see a politics of hope instead of fear, join me in voting for Karla Scapanski Nov. 6.

Kathy Geary, Becker Karla Scapanski has my vote for Minnesota House of Representatives District 15B. Karla realizes this district faces many challenges. As a dairy farmer, child care provider and health instructor with a degree from St. Cloud State University in criminal justice, Karla has a wealth of experience that helps her understand the complexities in our district. Karla understands the need to support farm and small business economies while creating, maintaining and providing training for competitive, well-paying jobs. Karla supports equitable funding to provide quality public education for all students and supports affordable, quality day care as well as rights of providers (and all workers) to organize.

Karla supports expanding broadband for nearly 50 percent of homes in the district that have inadequate service, as well as updating a crumbling transportation system. Karla wants to make sure Minnesota provides the best care for our aging population as well as access to affordable health care for all. Conversely, one opponent’s platform is less government, although he cannot articulate any plan for how that will help meet our needs.

Join me in voting for Karla Scapanski. She will make government work for us rather than trying to prove government does not work.

Kevin and Jackie Johnson, Sauk Rapids With all of the choices you are going to make at the booth Nov. 6, one of your options is a slam-dunk: Lisa Braun for school board. Lisa never does anything less than 100 percent. We are fortunate to have someone with her level of commitment, who has been working on our district’s behalf for the last 12 years.

The following are some of the positive attributes that describe Lisa: frugal and careful with the taxpayers’ dollars; committed, loyal and devoted; considerate, caring and empathetic; creative and is a problem-solver; detailoriented, quality-minded and organized; fair, honest and trustworthy; good leader, responsible and efficient; good listener and communicator; hardworking, diligent and industrious.

Join us in voting for Lisa Braun, who has been working for the best in our community for many years.

Support Braun Lisa Braun, Sauk Rapids For the last 12 years, I have had the privilege of serving on the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education. Over the years, there have been difficult decisions we have had to make as a board, but the gratifying times of seeing our students succeed have more than outweighed the difficult times.

During my tenure on the board, I was chair for five years, and I am serving as board clerk. I have served on the finance, transportation, food service and superintendent evaluation committees. I am on the SRR Community Education Advisory Council, activities council and SRR Education Foundation Board. My experience with these committees has provided me a well-rounded view of aspects of the district to better be able to make informed decisions with the board.

I am a dedicated individual. Over the last 12 years, I have only missed five meetings. I have made a commitment to being present both physically and mentally while serving.

I have a passion for life-long learning as well as service to others. I remind myself daily with a phrase on my cell phone that says, “Service to others – my way of life.”

As a school board member, I can fulfill that mission.

I have been asked various times what my priorities are. I do not have any priorities because this role is not about me, but it is about what is best for our students, their families, our staff and their families, and our community as a whole. I serve on a board of education where we all work together.

Some of the issues the board has been and will continue to work on include school safety; open enrollment, which is now capped; meeting educational standards through true learning; being good stewards of the community’s tax dollars; and making the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District a collaborative, integral and transparent asset in our community.

I have found success in life depends upon the positive relationships we develop with others. Those relationships are the foundation on which we can agree on the best solution for every one affected, always asking, “What is best for our students?”

My strong communication skills, ability to build positive relationships and my 12 years of experience on the board make me a strong candidate for the future success of our district.

I would appreciate your vote Nov. 6.

Support Loidolt Lisa Loidolt, Rice To the residents of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, my name is Lisa Loidolt, and I want to tell you about myself and why I am seeking your vote Nov. 6. I live in Watab Township. I am a Navy veteran and married to a Navy veteran, and I am also the proud mother of two boys and two girls.

After serving in the Navy as a Yeoman, I worked in the corporate world managing hotels and serving on several community boards. Later, I decided to be a stay-athome mom and volunteer at my children’s school. I also took an active role in the parent teacher association and was elected to two PTA boards. Serving as the PTA President, I have collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators and school board members to enhance the education of students. I have gained first-hand knowledge and experience working in charter schools, learning what they have to do if they need more money to support their staff and students, as they cannot go to the taxpayers to ask for more like traditional public schools. Since that time, I have chosen to work in special education in order to try and make an even bigger impact.

We need board members who will work with our community and bring a fresh perspective to the table. I am committed to advocating for you and our entire district. As your future school board member, I will gather information and assess all sides of an issue before drawing a conclusion. I have already begun conversations with our city council on how to work best together and bridge the gap between the school board and the city. I want the school board to become more transparent with our district residents in order to earn their trust. I also want to engage with our teachers on how to enhance their teaching experience and help with overcrowded classrooms.

With my experience, drive and passion for our children’s education, I can be an asset to the SRR School Board. Thank you for the tremendous support so many of you have already given me, and thank you for your vote Nov. 6.

Creating division, losing trust Sara Magwire, Sauk Rapids Dan Johnson recruited Andrew Lindeman, Lisa Loidolt and Michael Keehr to run on a common platform for Sauk Rapids-Rice school board. Recently, recruit Andrew Lindeman made some regrettable comments and was kicked out of the group. However, this appears to be nothing more than a public relation move. What was the screening process Mr. Johnson used to select these three candidates for this election? It is concerning Mr. Lindeman’s biased and unethical viewpoints did not deter Mr. Johnson from supporting him. His selection of Mr. Lindeman makes me question the screening process with regard to the other two candidates he is supporting. Additionally, campaign filing documents show Andrew Lindeman has contributed to more than 20 percent of this trio’s funds. There is no record of this money being returned.

If Johnson’s, Loidolt’s and Keehr’s support was truly removed, then they would no longer accept his financial support. Saying one thing and then doing another is deceiving and shameful.

I am fully supporting the re-election of Phil Rogholt, Robyn Holthaus and Lisa Braun to the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board. They have earned my trust, have respected our district and communities, and most importantly they have proven to have the best interests of our students as their top priority.

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Meet the candidates:

ELECTION

Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board

Nine candidates – Lisa Braun, Robyn Holthaus, Bryce Johnson, Michael Keehr, Andrew Lindeman, Lisa Loidolt, Rebecca Revermann, Phil Rogholt and Brenda Woggon – are competing for three four-year terms on the Independent School District No. 47 Board of Education. Braun, Holthaus and Rogholt are current members of the board and Woggon served previously.

Lindeman and Woggon did not return a response to the Sauk Rapids Herald by the communicated deadline.

Phil Rogholt

The SRR District has had two failed facilities referendums in the last year and a half. Why do you think the referendums failed, and how do you plan to address the community’s needs and wants going forward? There were voices that opposed the referendum. Some did not agree with the district’s enrollment policy, there was a segment that was opposed to increasing the tax rate, as well as some who felt distrust with the board. The first vote on the referendum was close. I continue to learn about the steps that were taken from the failure of the first referendum to the proposal of the second. Looking at the results of the second referendum, it was clear something was missed. I want to work to help find out what that was. We need to break down what our building needs look like from the perspective of our faculty in the buildings, the parents and student views, as well as those in the community that are not in the buildings on a regular basis. We need to think outside the box. At this point, no option can be off the table. Looking at the birth rates in Benton County and the growth rate of Sauk Rapids, it is possible our elementary population will outgrow its current grade caps in the near future. As our population in the district boundaries increases we will need to continue to look at our space at our middle and high school, and have a plan in place should we start to reach capacity at these buildings before the need becomes immediate.

Rebecca R. Revermann

Profession or occupation: Business analyst.

Family: Married 17 years to wife; daughter, 13, and son, 9.

not affect their family. In summary, there was not one reason but multiple reasons. In the future, there must be a different approach. From my perspective as a school board member, we need to gain insight from a large number of community members and make certain we are addressing the needs of the broader community. I will continue to seek feedback and engage in conversations with our community whenever called upon. I will also encourage our community members to have their voices heard by participating in future facilities discussions and sharing their thoughts and ideas with any or all board members. I will continue to have a transparent approach with every board decision.

I believe this approach will provide more responses, more honest feedback and better direction.

What is your affiliation with the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District? I am a lifelong Sauk Rapids-Rice resident and a 1996 SRR graduate. I have served on our SRR School Board since 2010, Bryce Johnson with two years as the board clerk and this past year as the vice-chair. I have also served on sub-committees, including Profession or occupation: Parts spe- staff development committee, evaluation review commitcialist at RDO Equipment of Sauk Rap- tee, comparable worth committee, public relations commitBesides reducing class sizes and increasing district seids. tee, early childhood advisory council and the non-certified curity, what is a priority you will have as a board memstaff negotiations committee. ber? How to you plan to work toward that goal? In my Family: Wife, Megan; children, Bridgette, 6, Maxwell, 4, and Natalie, 2. What motivates you to want to become a board mem- next four years, I hope to increase counseling and mental health staffing, enhance early childhood offerings and genber or seek re-election? I grew up in a household where What is your affiliation with the Sauk my dad worked in a public-school system. Having a quality erate opportunities for our elementary schools to feel they Rapids-Rice School District? My wife and I moved to education was engrained into our daily lives and participa- are part of the whole district. I feel strongly about the menSauk Rapids in 2010. Our oldest child is currently a first tion was expected. Being on the school board and seeking tal health of our children. I have had conversations with grade student at Pleasantview Elementary School. I was a re-election is how I can give back to our Sauk Rapids and CentraCare professionals, and I am gathering and reviewco-chair for the vote yes committee on the referendum this Rice communities and the district that gave me a quality ing how we can combine their services with state grant oppast May. Since then, I have had the opportunity to get to education and countless opportunities. My guiding princi- portunities. Our early childhood programs are filled with know a lot of the parents, staff, administration and board ples on the school board are doing what is best for children, nationally-recognized staff and have class waiting lists. I members. The more I work with these people and have op- providing equal access to opportunities and allowing for believe another feather in our cap would be to offer the opportunity for wrap-around care as well as transportation portunities to get to know them, the more I want to do more continuous improvement at all levels. to our youngest learners. Finally, I would like to explore for our schools to ensure the success of my own children as well as all SRR students.

The SRR District has had two failed facilities referen- how we can coordinate events between our elementary dums in the last year and a half. Why do you think the schools. I believe exposing our children to other members What motivates you to want to become a board mem- referendums failed, and how do you plan to address the of our Storm family will generate more pride district wide. ber or seek re-election? The district has undergone many community’s needs and wants going forward? I have changes over the past few years, and I want to be a part of listened to feedback from community members who have What is one strength of which the SRR School District the group that shapes the future of our district. I have the indicated a number of reasons they believe led to the failed can be proud? I have great pride in our school culture. It ability to look objectively at situations and help to provide referenda. The most common themes include being against gives our staff, administration and students the belief in creative solutions. With my children entering the district, I any tax increases, too high of an overall price tag, open en- their abilities to create change and to lead and succeed towant to be sure they, along with every other K-12 student, rollment, more questions and options wanted, no children gether. are given every opportunity to succeed. When our curricu- or family in the district and indicating the change would lum sets them up to be critical thinkers and their curiosity causes them to ask questions and find out the why, this sets them up for their next step in life.

Besides reducing class sizes and increasing district security, what is a priority you will have as a board member? How to you plan to work toward that goal? I want to work with the teachers and administration to be sure our teachers have the tools and support they need to keep our programming on leading edge. I want to work with our teachers in finding out what our students’ needs are, so we can work to improve test scores and graduation rates. Each student learns differently and may have different ambitions in learning. Helping to understand these differences will make a difference in quality of education in SRR. I also want to work towards making the school board more visible in the community as a group. Are there community service projects we can do? Can we help during a school fundraiser? Is there an event the board can sponsor?

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What is one strength of which the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District can be proud? Our sense of community and belonging. I have met parents, faculty, administrators and support staff that are all fully dedicated to the education of our children, and that is a great feeling to know we all come from different backgrounds but have such a strong set of core values surrounding the education of our youth.

munity conversations, which will help keep open communication between the district and the community. After two Profession or occupation: Legal assis- failed referendums, it is clear the ballot questions were eitant. ther poorly worded or not the correct questions that should have been listed. By listening to the reasons behind the no Family: Husband and five children from votes, we can reach a compromise that is mutually benefi1-16 years old. cial to both sides and make the improvements to our district that are necessary.

What is your affiliation with the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District? My hus- Besides reducing class sizes and increasing district seband and myself own our house in Sauk Rapids, where all curity, what is a priority you will have as a board memof our children have, will or are going to school in the dis- ber? How do you plan to work toward that goal? The trict. As a homeowner and a parent of students, as well as top priority I will have as a board member is to treat each a neighbor and community member, my dedication to our student as an individual and not attempt to fit them in the school district is strong. same box. A lot of emphasis has been put on test scores, and while those do contain a certain perspective of the student’s What motivates you to want to become a board mem- abilities, they do not include the entire picture. Instead of ber or seek re-election? When the last referendum was on trying to get every student to go onto a university, we need the ballot, I was guilty of complaining. I was raised with to focus on the abilities of the individual students and recthe mindset that if you are going to complain, you should ognize that saddling them with student loan debt might not either do something about it or stop the complaining. The be in their best interest. Investing in our community might more I spoke with my neighbors and community members, be more along the lines of agricultural schools, technical I realized they were not happy with the status quo. I have and community colleges or other paths. Identifying the pasa strong desire to unite the district with the community by sions that move our students would be more helpful then bringing more common ground between them, fostering a teaching them how to pass a standardized test. We need to relationship that will invest in our community long term listen and learn from our students as well as teach them. and be beneficial at the present time.

What is one strength of which the SRR School District The SRR District has had two failed facilities referen- can be proud? There are nine candidates running for three dums in the last year and a half. Why do you think the open positions on the school board shows how much pasreferendums failed, and how do you plan to address the sion and dedication we have in our community. We have community’s needs and wants going forward? The refer- every right to be proud of our students and community endums failed because of lack of communication regarding members for demonstrating such pride and commitment. what the community desired. The 2017 referendum had the second question contingent on the first; however, the first question included allocating funds for new athletic fields, which some community members felt was not as important ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY ANNUAL as rebuilding Pleasantview Elementary School (addressed in question two), which is suffering from a shortage of space and utilizes portable buildings as classrooms. The 2018 referendum took those two questions from 2017, and basically combined them into one. This created a distrust in the board from the community because these were the same general questions that had failed the previous year, but with even less choice. The questions had mixtures of what most Sat., November 3rd would consider essential needs such as secure entrances 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and accessibility to buildings, mixed in with desires, such as new athletic fields. Our community wants what is best Great Hall, St. John’s University for the students, but sometimes you need to clarify the Collegeville, MN needs from the wants. The district has implemented com-

ELECTION Lisa Loidolt Profession or occupation: Special education paraprofessional.

Family: Husband and four children.

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the security updates. Due in large part to the close open enrollment movement, the voters were even more informed the second time around, and that referendum failed by a much larger margin. I have been meeting with many of our residents and plan to meet with even more of them to talk and find out what they want for their children and our community and see if there is a common theme. Once we have the pulse on our residents and stakeholders, then we can proceed to work on a new path forward, working with our city partners and sticking to a fiscally responsible approach so as not to overburden the taxpayers.

What is your affiliation with the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District? My family has a long history in the school district dating back to great-grandparents. I live in the district, most of our family is in the district and my children attend school in the district.

Besides reducing class sizes and increasing district security, what is a priority you will have as a board memWhat motivates you to want to become a board member ber? How to you plan to work toward that goal? Neither or seek re-election? After two referendums failed in our reducing class sizes or increasing security was a priority district, it was evident our current school board was out of for the current board. The only reason security is finally betouch with the residents. I have been working with children ing addressed is because voters successfully defeated the for many years from volunteering in the schools, running last referendum and demanded the improvements be comparent teacher associations and as special education para- pleted. My main priority would be to officially close open professional. I believe the school board needs new ideas enrollment not only cap it. Closing open enrollment will and a fresh perspective on how to best prepare our schools grow our tax base, boost our economy, raise home values, and our children for the future. I’m passionate about our reduce our individual tax burden, make our district more children’s education and truly want to make our district the attractive and reduce class sizes. Because we cannot reduce best it can be. class sizes overnight, I would also like to find ways to alThe SRR District has had two failed facilities referen- leviate some of the stress of overcrowded classrooms by dums in the last year and a half. Why do you think the looking into using general education paraprofessionals to referendums failed, and how do you plan to address work with small groups within the classroom or look into the community’s needs and wants going forward? The the co-teaching model. school board did not listen to the residents. There were too What is one strength of which the SRR School District many school board wants packed on top of district needs, can be proud? Over the last few months, I have spoken and the price tag was astronomical. When the first refer- with hundreds of residents and found we have many pasendum failed, they should have gone back to the drawing sionate people in our district who want the absolute best for board but did not. They simply changed the wording and our children and our community. I am proud to be a part of the questions and tried to push it through again while us- a this. Go Storm. ing the security of our students as leverage to try and get it passed even though they already had the money to complete

Michael Keehr

laid out differently. Any part of a referendum should be able to stand on its own merit and should not need to be tied in Profession or occupation: Service tech- with other issues. If security would have stood alone in the nician at Central McGowan in St. Cloud. first referendum, it would have passed. I hope to be able to address the residents’ needs by being a good listener and Family: Wife and a 1- and 7-year-old. being accessible to them. If you are not out in the community listening to what is going on and hearing from residents What is your affiliation with the Sauk first-hand, you are not truly representing the residents.

Rapids-Rice School District? I am a resident of the district and have a child Besides reducing class sizes and increasing district sewho is enrolled at Mississippi Heights Elementary School. curity, what is a priority you will have as a board memI also volunteer at the school, and I am part of the Watch ber? How to you plan to work toward that goal? To raise DOGS program. our level of academic achievement. With the latest Northstar scores, it is clear our current plan is not working as well What motivates you to want to become a board member as it could be. First, I would meet with teachers to get their or seek re-election? My motivation for running is to make input on what they feel is working and what is not. Second, sure our children have the best education possible. I am also I would like to look at schools in our area, such as Montimotivated by the fact that a lot of residents and myself feel cello and Becker, to see their academic plan and what they like we are not being heard. I want to be that voice. I want are doing that we could add to our plan. By taking parts that to be sure the board is not only going through the motions are working and incorporating new ideas, we can build a and is actually fact-finding and being a check and balance path to be more successful. system like it should.

What is one strength of which the SRR School District The SRR District has had two failed facilities referen- can be proud? The sense of community and the passion the dums in the last year and a half. Why do you think the residents show. The people of this district all have opinions referendums failed, and how do you plan to address and viewpoints, but when it all comes down to it everyone the community’s needs and wants going forward? The wants what is best for the community. referendums failed because the board did not listen to the residents. The referendums were similar in scope but were

Robyn L. Holthaus Profession or occupation: BankVista, vice president and chief operating officer.

Family: Husband, Rory; children, Nicole and Matt Meyer, Dex and Kristin Althof, Asha and Dan Berglund; three grandchildren.

our pre-referendum survey work. The SRR School Board passed Policy 509, which caps and closes open enrollment.

The change made to Policy 509 guarantees if there is an over capacity, it is due to resident enrollment and not open enrollment. Applying Policy 509 in the manner in which it has been approved will also ensure the district is able to remain financially sound. It is important to engage in conversations with our community, city council members (Sauk Rapids and Rice) and the county boards to learn with and from them. District administration has community engagement meetings underway. These meetings are intended for listening and learning from the community. We will gather the thought processes, identify commonalities and establish a process and timeline to address the outcomes.

What is your affiliation with the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District? I am a Sauk Rapids-Rice alumnus. I am both humbled and honored to be serving my 16th year on the SRR School Board. As a lifelong resident, I am fortunate and proud to call Sauk Rapids my hometown.

Besides reducing class sizes and increasing district security, what is a priority you will have as a board memWhat motivates you to want to become a board member ber? Student achievement and community engagement are or seek re-election? Seeking re-election for me is all about equally important. While learning externally with and from continuing to do the work we do as a board to ensure the our community on their priorities, expectations and goals, SRR School District continues to be a destination district. we can be internally focused on strategic plans to increase I am passionate about the students and families we serve, student achievement. We can further engage in this process and I am devoted to the continued success of the district by identifying like districts and learning from them and and our community. I have great respect for our existing then applying in our district as appropriate. board. We collaborate, challenge our thought processes, trust each other, trust the administration and above all else What is one strength of which the SRR School District are passionate about public education. can be proud? We are a national and state recognized district. We have been recognized twice by the National School The SRR District has had two failed facilities referen- Board Association for removing barriers for students and dums in the last year and a half. Why do you think the making great things happen throughout the district. We referendums failed, and how do you plan to address the have been recognized by the Department of Education for community’s needs and wants going forward? The last successful fiscal management, closing the achievement gap failed referendum has been vision-changing for me, our and innovation. board and our district. Open enrollment was a clear concern of the community that did not come out when conducting

Lisa J. Braun

Family: Husband, Tony; son, Spencer; daughters, Carly Schmitt and Jackie Braun; son-in-law, Gavin Schmitt.

Profession or occupation: Director of the Greater St. Cloud Area Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

What is your affiliation with Sauk-Rapids-Rice School District? I have served three terms – 12 years on the SRR Board of Education. My experience includes serving on the finance, transportation, food service and superintendent evaluation committees. I am on the SRR Community Education Advisory Council, activities council, education foundation board and was elected board clerk. My three children have graduated from SRR high schools. As director of the Greater St. Cloud Area RSVP, I place older adult volunteers in classrooms with our students and with community education.

What motivates you to want to become a board member or seek re-election? I have a passion for life-long learning and service to my community. As a graduate of the chamber of commerce leadership program, we were asked to commit to serving our community any way we felt was most appropriate for us. When I was first elected, I had three children in school and felt I could help ensure all children receive a good education. My children have graduated, but my passion for learning and service remains. I provide the district with a broad community perspective through my career as I work with older adults and human service agencies in our community.

The SRR School District has had two failed facilities referendums in the last year and a half. Why do you think the referendums failed, and how do you plan to address the community’s needs and wants going forward? The referendum failed due to issues related to open enrollment. Some community members believe the need for additional space in our schools is because of open enrolled students and do not want to pay property taxes to provide space for non-resident students. Our elementary schools are overcrowded in part due to open enrollment, but also because those are the grades with the highest number of students. Open enrolled students have brought almost $60 million of revenue into our district. While the revenue is not the most important issue, we need to be aware that without open enrollment dollars, many of the programs our resident students enjoy may not be available due to cost. During my first two years on the board, we cut over $2 million. Therefore, our families had to pay more for school supplies, activity fees, busing, kindergarten and other educational expenses. While some of our families can afford those expenses, there are others who cannot, thereby creating a disadvantage for those students who cannot participate or need to go without necessities important for their education. Open enrollment is a delicate balance. As a board, we have capped enrollment at this time, but it is a decision we will need to review annually. If the community is determined to keep open enrollment at the state minimum of 1 percent, there needs to be a focus on attracting new residents to Sauk Rapids and Rice communities. This will take effort on the part of the board of education to foster a high-quality education system; the cities of Sauk Rapids and Rice to promote housing and business; and community members to be engaged in communicating that we have a strong city and school district leadership. Sauk Rapids is a great place to live, work and grow.

Besides reducing class sizes and increasing district security, what is a priority you will have as a board member? How to you plan to work toward that goal? As a board member, I personally do not have a priority because this role is not about my interests, but it is about our students and their families, our staff and their families and ultimately our community as a whole. I serve on a board of education where we all have to serve together for the betterment of our students. They are our ultimate stakeholder.

With that said, issues the board will continue to work on include school safety, open enrollment, academic achievement through individualized learning, fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers, and making SRR School District a collaborative, integral and transparent asset in our community. I plan to work with my fellow board members to build relationships throughout the district and community, so we can work together and make decisions based on what is best for our students.

What is one strength of which the SRR School District can be proud? Our district has been recognized as an innovative district. Educational programs enhance learning options for talents and interests of our students. Those programs include 1:1 technology, DECA, culinary and robotics. Our programming has made us a destination district with an array of learning opportunities available.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Saturday, Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m. — Truck or Treat. Featuring ages. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Ave. N., Sauk Sauk Rapids police and fire departments and many Rapids. more. North Crest Kids Activity Center, 1009 Industrial Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6:15-8 p.m. — Fall Party. Enjoy Drive S., Sauk Rapids. a safe, family-friendly event at no cost. Pizza, dessert, Saturday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. — Fall Bouja and Bake fun and games begin at 6:15 p.m. Please register at Sale Fundraiser. St. John’s Lutheran Church (Popple http://www.northlandchurch.com/fallparty to help with planning. Northland Bible Baptist Church, 3686 Creek), 6855 Golden Spike Road, Sauk Rapids.

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Saturday, Oct. 27, 4:30-7 p.m. — Pancake Supper.

Hosted by the Immaculate Mary Knights of Columbus Thursday, Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m. — Nordic Walking. EveryCouncil No. 9261. All you can eat potato or regular one welcome. Poles, fitting, instructions and converpancakes with sausage, hulushki and all the fixings. sation provided for free. Lake George, 1101 Seventh Free will offering. Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 10495 Street S., St. Cloud. Meet at granite fountains.

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Thursday, Nov. 1, 1-3:30 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Disease Sunday, Oct. 28, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Divorce Education Seminar. Learn specific and targeted care Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will approaches to reduce the intensity, frequency or ocwalk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult currence of challenges when supporting someone experiences. Every Sunday through Dec. 9. Harvest with Alzheimer’s disease. Also learn about laughter Fellowship, 400 Second Ave. N. Room No. 203, Sauk yoga with Michele Henifin. Free but pre-register by calling 320-255-7425. Waite Park City Hall lower level, Rapids. Contact Tim Goodner at 320-290-0504.

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Monday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. — College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University Chamber Choir. Ama- Thursday, Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m. — St. Cloud Area League of deus Chamber Symphony. Tickets can be purchased Women Voters Dialogue and Drink. Free and open at http://csbssju.edu/fine-arts or by calling 320-363- to the public. Red Carpet Martini Lounge, 11 Fifth Ave. 5777. Great Hall at St. John’s University, 2850 Abbey S., St. Cloud.

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Monday, Nov. 5, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. St. Francis Xavier School Gym, 308 SecondStreet N., Sartell.

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. — Branson Country Christmas presented by Ozark Jubilee. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit http:// www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1:30 p.m. — Branson Country Christmas presented by Ozark Jubilee. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit http:// www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Thursday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. — Nordic Walking. Everyone welcome. Poles, fitting, instructions and conversation provided for free. Lake George, 1101 Seventh Street S., St. Cloud. Meet at granite fountains.

Thursday, Nov. 8, 4:30-7 p.m. — Chili Feed. Knights of Columbus Council No. 11346 host an all-you-can-eat chili dinner. Sacred Heart Church, 2875 10th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible Class for those with special needs. This class is free of charge and open to all faiths. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. For more information contact Pastor Bryan Prell at 320-252-0120, pastor@ petralutheran.com or Judy Vosen at 320-293-4545, juFriday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. — Wild Angels: Women of dycr@yahoo.com Pop, Rock and Country. Featuring Pamela McNeill, Mary Jane Alm and Aimee Lee performing covers of Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. — Paula Poundstone Comeartists such as Adele, Janis Joplin, Carrie Underwood, dy Show. Poundstone is a regular panelist on National Linda Ronstadt, Pat Benatar and Miranda Lambert. Public Radio’s show “Wait, Wait ‌ Don’t Tell Me!â€? ParaParamount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain mount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit http:// http://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. — Sixth annual Deer Widows Weekend Party. Bingo, raffles, prizes and more. Dress in camouflage or blaze orange. Rice American Legion Post No. 473, 80 N. Division Street, Rice.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — St. John’s Univer- Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. — The Hunts: An indiesity Annual Holiday Craft and Bake Sale. St. John’s alternative concert. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and University Great Hall, 2850 Abbey Plaza, St. Joseph. more information visit http://www.paramountarts.org Sunday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Craft and Bake or call 320-259-5463.

Sale. Morrill’s St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 33018 Nature Road, Foley. For more information or to reserve a table Sunday, Nov. 11, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk contact Lou Brown at 320-355-2333. alongside you through one of life’s most difficult expeSunday, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m. — Health Care Profession- riences. Every Sunday through Dec. 9. Harvest Fellowals Mass. Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Benedict’s Monas- ship, 400 Second Ave. N. Room No. 203, Sauk Rapids. tery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph.

Contact Tim Goodner at 320-290-0504.

Sunday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. — Turkey Bingo. Sacred Heart Church, 2875 10th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids.

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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, October, 2018 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education was called to order by the Board Chair Hauck Monday, October 8, 2018 at seven o’clock p.m. in the District Office Board Room of said district.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Business Services Johnson, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Technology Mackenthun, PV Principal Froiland, MHES Principal Peterson, and SRRHS Student Council Representatives Bukowski.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting agenda as amended.

STUDENT RECOGNTION Board members recognized students from Pleasantview Elementary School for the outstanding work they did last year as lead learners; providing leadership, communication, problem solving, and collaboration with their peers, staff and substitute teachers. Lead Learners recognized were fifth grade students: Kailee Cahill, Grant Pallansch, Natalie Rittman, and Taylor Janorschke.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.”

PUBLIC INPUT Public input was taken at 7:45 p.m. Community member Bryce Johnson reported that his daughter, in first grade at Pleasantview, is bringing home and using appropriately the social skills she is learning weekly at Pleasantview. Johnson reported the effort is working.

ACTION ITEMS ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt the following policies.

• #502 (Search of Students) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #502 (Search of Students).

• #515 (Pupil Records) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #515 (Pupil Records).

These policies require two readings before adoption. Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

AUTHORIZATION OF THE DISTRICT’S SAFETY AND SECURITY PROJECTS After a lengthy discussion regarding the District’s work to create and adhere to safety/security standards and the cost of applying those standards, a motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to authorize Superintendent Sinclair and Director of Business Services Johnson to proceed with the District’s proposed safety and security projects. The proposed projects were designed by Architects Rego+Youngquist and budgets reviewed and confirmed by Breitbach Construction, the District’s construction management firm.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Butkowski, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:19 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-43-1B

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Oct. 15 2112 hrs: Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of 16th Street North for someone outside knocking on the complainant’s door and talking. Prior to officer arrival, complainant called back and stated he found a note stating it was his neighbor.

Incidents: 33 assists. 27 traffic stops, 22 various calls, 14 medical, 13 suspicious, 12 animals, 9 alarms, 8 thefts, 8 parking, 8 welfare checks, 4 child, 4 harassments, 3 accidents, 3 property, 3 disturbances, 3 domestics, 3 ter- t roristic threats, 3 disputes, 3 dvs, 3 human services re- N ports, 3 extra patrol, 3 disorderly conduct, 3 driving, 3 vehicles, 2 assaults, 2 unwanted, 2 permits, 2 attempt to m h locate and 2 tows.

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Oct. 16 1607 hrs: Officers responded to the 300 block of 13th Street North for a fire. Fire was located inside the microwave, put out and the microwave was removed Oct. 15 1348 hrs: Officers received a complaint of Halfrom the building. loween decorations stolen from a front yard on the 300 Oct. 21 2339 hrs: Officers were dispatched to Sauk block of Third Street Northwest. Incident was docuRapids Municipal Park for a vehicle stuck in the drain- mented. age ditch. Female requested to have vehicle towed to Collins Brothers Towing lot due to insufficient payment Incidents: 10 various calls, 7 suspicious, 5 traffic stops, at the time. Officers gave female and her daughter a ride 4 assists, 3 thefts and 3 human services reports. home.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test of the Voting Equipment to be utilized for the City of Sauk Rapids’ General Election on November 6, 2018 will occur on October 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave N. Representatives of political parties, candidates, the press, and the public are invited to attend.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on November 8th, 2018 at *Foley City Hall, 251 4th Ave N, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Duane Ott requesting a conditional use permit to use an alternative elevation method in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 of the Flood Plain Management Ordinance and Section 11.6 of the Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: Part of Gov’t Lot 4, Section 34, East Langola Township.

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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a General Election for the City of Sauk Rapids will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Sample ballots are available for inspection at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North or on the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The following locations are designated as polling places for this election: Precinct Location 1 Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North 2 Mississippi Heights Elementary School 1003 4th Street South 3 Pleasantview Elementary School 1009 6th Avenue North 4 Riverside Church (formerly Bridge Community Church) 1702 West Highview Drive 5 Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North 6 Is A Mail Ballot Precinct Until Further Notice R-42-2B

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Ambercrest Apartments.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 22 Wilson AV NE STE 14, St. Cloud, MN 56304 USA. (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 office address: Stephen Upgren, 22 Wilson AV NE STE 14, St. Cloud, MN 56304 USA. (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 fields, 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.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 2, 2010 MORTGAGOR: Cheryl A. Hovey, an unmarried woman.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corporation.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 4, 2010 Benton County Recorder, Document No. A372049.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PHH Mortgage Corporation.

Dated October 25, 2011 Recorded November 16, 2011, as Document No. 384989.

And thereafter assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated February 13, 2017 Recorded February 22, 2017, as Document No. A421164.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100020000602658324 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: PHH Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: LoanCare, LLC M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1421 3rd Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R19.01375.00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 7, Sweet’s Addition, Benton County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $71,923.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $69,262.16 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 29, 2018

at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

M O RT G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N T AT 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: September 24, 2018 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC 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 100 - 18-005144 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-40-6B

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO proceeding Mortgagee/ VERIFICATION OF THE Assignee of Mortgagee DEBT AND IDENTITY complied with all notice OF THE ORIGINAL requirements as required CREDITOR WITHIN THE by statute; That no action TIME PROVIDED BY or proceeding has been LAW IS NOT AFFECTED instituted at law or otherwise

BY THIS ACTION. to recover the debt secured NOTICE IS HEREBY by said mortgage, or any part GIVEN, that default has thereof; occurred in conditions of PURSUANT to the the following described power of sale contained in mortgage: said mortgage, the above DATE OF described property will be MORTGAGE: December sold by the Sheriff of said 6, 2013 county as follows: MORTGAGOR: Eric B. DATE AND TIME OF Stein.

SALE: November 20, 2018 M O R T G A G E E : at 10:00 AM Mortgage Electronic PLACE OF SALE: Registration Systems, Inc. Benton County Sheriff’s DATE AND PLACE OF Office, 581 Highway 23 RECORDING: Recorded Northeast Foley, MN December 11, 2013 Benton to pay the debt then secured County Recorder, Document by said Mortgage, and taxes, No. 401066. if any, on said premises, and ASSIGNMENTS OF the costs and disbursements, MORTGAGE: Assigned to: including attorneys’ fees Matrix Financial Services allowed by law subject to Corporation. Dated June redemption within six (6) 14, 2018 Recorded June months from the date of said 15, 2018, as Document No. sale by the mortgagor(s), 429966. their personal representatives T R A N S A C T I O N or assigns unless reduced to AGENT: Mortgage Five (5) weeks under MN Electronic Registration Stat. §580.07.

Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION TIME AND DATE TO AGENT’S MORTGAGE VACATE PROPERTY: If I D E N T I F I C A T I O N the real estate is an ownerNUMBER ON occupied, single-family M O R T G A G E : dwelling, unless otherwise 100052550403174542 provided by law, the date LENDER OR BROKER on or before which the AND MORTGAGE mortgagor(s) must vacate the ORIGINATOR STATED property if the mortgage is ON MORTGAGE: Flagstar not reinstated under section Bank, FSB 580.30 or the property is R E S I D E N T I A L not redeemed under section MORTGAGE SERVICER: 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on Flagstar Bank, FSB May 20, 2019, unless that M O R T G A G E D date falls on a weekend or PROPERTY ADDRESS: legal holiday, in which case 116 Columbia Avenue it is the next weekday, and Northeast, Saint Cloud, MN unless the redemption period 56304 is reduced to 5 weeks under TAX PARCEL I.D. #: MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 17.00278.01 582.032.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION M O R T G A G O R ( S ) OF PROPERTY: RELEASED FROM Lot Four (4), Block FINANCIAL OBLIGATION Nineteen (19), East St. ON MORTGAGE:None Cloud, now a part of the City “THE TIME ALLOWED BY of St. Cloud, according to LAW FOR REDEMPTION the plat and survey thereof BY THE MORTGAGOR, on File and of record in THE MORTGAGOR’S the office of the County P E R S O N A L Recorder in and for Benton R E P R E S E N T AT I V E S County, Minnesota.

OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE COUNTY IN WHICH REDUCED TO FIVE PROPERTY IS LOCATED: WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL Benton ORDER IS ENTERED O R I G I N A L UNDER MINNESOTA PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF STATUTES, SECTION MORTGAGE: $112,400.00 582.032, DETERMINING, AMOUNT DUE AMONG OTHER AND CLAIMED TO BE THINGS, THAT THE DUE AS OF DATE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES NOTICE, INCLUDING ARE IMPROVED TAXES, IF ANY, PAID WITH A RESIDENTIAL

BY MORTGAGEE: DWELLING OF LESS $108,851.33 THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE That prior to the NOT PROPERTY USED commencement of this IN AGRICULTURAL mortgage foreclosure PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 20, 2018 Matrix Financial Services Corporation 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 92 - 18-006108 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-39-6B

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Sample ballot page 17 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 05-PR-18-2027 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY Estate of Warren R. Gray, Decedent.

A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the determination of Decedent’s heirs, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.

Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.

IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on November 26, 2018 at 8:00, AM

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BY THE COURT /s/ Michael S. Jesse Judge of District Court Dated October 18, 2018 Sue Sorensen, Deputy Court Administrator Dated October 18, 2018 Attorney for Petitioner John H. Wenker #232385 Quinlivan & Hughes, PA 1740 West Saint Germain Street Saint Cloud, MN, 56301 Telephone: (320) 251-1414 FAX: (320) 251-1415 Email: jwenker@quinlivan.com R-43-1B

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CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT Doug Moilanen PURPOSE To consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow rooftop solar panels to be installed on the home at 1295 Osauka Rd NE, Sauk Rapids, Mn. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.saukrapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application.

Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald on Saturday, October 27, 2018.

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED

BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 1, 2014 MORTGAGOR: Anthony Brown, an unmarried man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgages Unlimited Inc. its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 16, 2014 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 404338.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association.

Dated September 1, 2015 Recorded September 8, 2015, as Document No. 411601.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON M O R T G A G E : 100848100126236308 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Mortgages Unlimited Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 805 5th Street Northeast, Rice, MN 56367 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 150069000 L E G A L DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 4, Fox Meadows, Benton County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $178,571.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $181,119.14 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice

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requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2019 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L 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: October 5, 2018 U.S. 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 19 - 18-005490 FC THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-41-6B

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO Assignee of Mortgagee VERIFICATION OF THE complied with all notice DEBT AND IDENTITY requirements as required OF THE ORIGINAL by statute; That no action CREDITOR WITHIN THE or proceeding has been TIME PROVIDED BY LAW instituted at law or otherwise IS NOT AFFECTED BY to recover the debt secured THIS ACTION. by said mortgage, or any part NOTICE IS HEREBY thereof; GIVEN, that default has PURSUANT to the occurred in conditions of power of sale contained in the following described said mortgage, the above mortgage: described property will be DATE OF sold by the Sheriff of said MORTGAGE: September county as follows: 16, 2011 DATE AND TIME OF MORTGAGOR: John SALE: November 13, 2018 M. Breitbach, a single man. at 10:00 AM MORTGAGEE: PLACE OF SALE: Mortgage Electronic Benton County Sheriff’s Registration Systems, Inc. Office, 581 Highway 23 DATE AND PLACE OF Northeast Foley, MN RECORDING: Recorded to pay the debt then secured September 21, 2011 Benton by said Mortgage, and taxes, County Recorder, Document if any, on said premises, and No. 383863. the costs and disbursements, ASSIGNMENTS OF including attorneys’ fees MORTGAGE: Assigned allowed by law subject to to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, redemption within six (6) National Association. Dated months from the date of said August 9, 2012 Recorded sale by the mortgagor(s), August 27, 2012, as their personal representatives Document No. 390854. or assigns unless reduced to T R A N S A C T I O N Five (5) weeks under MN AGENT: Mortgage Stat. §580.07.

Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TIME AND DATE TO T R A N S A C T I O N VACATE PROPERTY: If AGENT’S MORTGAGE the real estate is an ownerI D E N T I F I C A T I O N occupied, single-family NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: dwelling, unless otherwise 100053611091284875 provided by law, the date LENDER OR BROKER on or before which the AND MORTGAGE mortgagor(s) must vacate the ORIGINATOR STATED property if the mortgage is ON MORTGAGE: not reinstated under section Primelending, a Plainscapital 580.30 or the property is Company not redeemed under section R E S I D E N T I A L 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on MORTGAGE SERVICER: May 13, 2019, unless that JPMorgan Chase Bank, date falls on a weekend or National Association legal holiday, in which case M O R T G A G E D it is the next weekday, and PROPERTY ADDRESS: unless the redemption period 17021 155th Avenue is reduced to 5 weeks under Northeast, Foley, MN 56329 MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 582.032.

R05.00052.01 MORTGAGOR(S) LEGAL DESCRIPTION RELEASED FROM OF PROPERTY: FINANCIAL OBLIGATION The South 250 feet of ON MORTGAGE:None the East 750 feet of the South “THE TIME ALLOWED BY Half of the Northeast Quarter LAW FOR REDEMPTION (S1/2 of NE 1/4) of Section BY THE MORTGAGOR, “Five” 5, Township “Thirty- THE MORTGAGOR’S eight” 38 North, Range P E R S O N A L “Twenty-eight” 28 West, R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S Fourth Principal Meridian, OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE Benton County, Minnesota. REDUCED TO FIVE COUNTY IN WHICH WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL PROPERTY IS LOCATED: ORDER IS ENTERED Benton UNDER MINNESOTA O R I G I N A L STATUTES, SECTION PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 582.032, DETERMINING, MORTGAGE: $93,264.00 AMONG OTHER AMOUNT DUE THINGS, THAT THE AND CLAIMED TO BE MORTGAGED PREMISES DUE AS OF DATE OF ARE IMPROVED NOTICE, INCLUDING WITH A RESIDENTIAL TAXES, IF ANY, PAID DWELLING OF LESS

BY MORTGAGEE: THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE $104,225.21 NOT PROPERTY USED That prior to the IN AGRICULTURAL commencement of this PRODUCTION, AND ARE mortgage foreclosure ABANDONED.” proceeding Mortgagee/ Dated: September 12, 2018 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee Residential Heating 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 & Air Conditioning (952) 925-6888 Service & Installation 30 - 18-006466 FC THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 320-252-4883 R-38-6B www.curlysheating.com

PUBLIC NOTICES Public Notices State General Election Ballot D

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Instructions to Voters: To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

School District Offices

School District Questions

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School District Questions

School Board Member To vote for a question, fill in the oval next to To vote for a question, fill in the oval next to Independent School District No. 912 the word "Yes" on that question. To vote the word "Yes" on that question. To vote against a question, fill in the oval next to against a question, fill in the oval next to (Milaca) Vote for Up to Four

Phil Herwig Jere Day Rachelle A. Nelson Blayne Parkos Genevieve Plumadore Todd C. Quaintance Sara A. (Herr) Larsen Brian Sjoberg write-in, if any

the word "No" on that question.

the word "No" on that question.

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization The board of Independent School District No. 748 (Sartell-St. Stephen) has proposed The board of Independent School District No. 912 (Milaca), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of to increase the School District's general $324.83 per pupil and to replace that education revenue by $415 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of authorization with a new authorization of $760.00 per pupil. The proposed new inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with in 2018 for taxes payable in 2019 and taxes payable in 2019, unless otherwise applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided revoked or reduced as provided by law. by law.

Shall the school district's existing Shall the increase in the general education referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue revenue proposed by the board of proposed by the board of Independent Independent School District No. 912 School District No. 748 be approved?

(Milaca), Minnesota be approved?

School District Question 1

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Special Election For School Board Member Independent School District No. 51 (Foley) To fill vacancy in term expiring January 4, 2021 Vote for One

Kevin Anderson Emily Lachinski

BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 Required Capital Maintenance Shall the board of Independent School District No. 912 (Milaca), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $4,105,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including various required capital maintenance projects inclusive of roofing, pool, windows and security?

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Hunters invited to participate in wildlife research MINNEAPOLIS — Deer hunters, those who participate in deer camps and those who have access to deer gut piles immediately after the deer is harvested and field dressed are invited to participate in research

by Offal Wildlife Watching. The purpose of this research is to better understand what and when species use deer gut piles provided by hunters across Minnesota.

Minnesota offers an opportunity to look at wildlife across four biomes, a major metro area and different scavenger assemblages. There are also several methods of hunting such as archery, rifle and shotgun, which may influence where a gut pile is located and which species visit.

Hunters are needed from every biome – Laurentian mixed forest, prairie parkland, tallgrass aspen parkland and eastern broadleaf forest – as well as the metro area.

on the gut pile and leave it to record pictures of when and what animals come to use the gut pile for one month. Hunters are positioned to record everything that comes in to feed on that gut pile by setting a camera immediately after field dressing a deer.

This project is being conducted by doctorate student Ellen Candler and Dr. Joseph Bump from the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota.

They are partnering with the Minnesota Master Naturalist.

Hunters, who are interested in participating in this program, GRAPHIC SUBMITTED can contact Candler at A graphic identifies the four biomes and the metro area b e l l e 1 3 0 @ u m n . e d u . located in Minnesota. Hunters are invited to participate Candler will send registration, information and in wildlife research using personal cameras. details on how to provide Researchers are their own game camera to the photos. looking for hunters with set the camera with sight

Public Notices SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, September 24, 2018 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, September 24, 2018, at five thirty p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Business Services Johnson, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Community Education Wilke, MHES Principal Peterson, SRRHS Student Council Representative Bukowski.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda.”

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.”

PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 6:00 p.m.

ACTION APPROVAL OF THE 2018 PAY 2019 LEVY CERTIFICATION A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the 2018 Pay 2019 Levy certification at the maximum. The final levy will be certified at the December 17, 2018 Board meeting.

APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONAL LEVEL VI PARAPROFESSIONAL TIME

A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the addition of three (3) Level VI paraprofessionals; one (1) at PV for 6.5 hours daily, two (2) at SRRHS for 6.75 hours daily each, and two internal shifts from Level V to Level VI at MHES. The requests are based on additional students with Level VI paraprofessional needs moving into the District. Additional support is needed to remain compliant with student.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to adopt • #534 (Unpaid Meal Charge and Debt Collection) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #534 (Unpaid Meal Charge and Debt Collection).

• #602 (Organization of School Calendar and School Day) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #602 (Organization of School Calendar and School Day).

• #609 (Religion) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current form #609 (Religion).

• #610 (Field Trips) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #610 (Field Trips).

These policies require two readings before adoption. Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Butkowski, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-43-1B

REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. 1. 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 NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 9-24-18 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 9-24-18 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • National Breast Cancer Awareness Month-Mayor Hunstiger noted that the City Council was wearing pink tonight for breast cancer awareness month. He said that everyone has stories

about someone impacted by breast cancer, so he wanted to spread the word on early screening and detection.

• 2018 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors, Anna Walz, Morgan Weinand, and Jenna Bukowski—Mayor Hunstiger welcomed the 2018 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors, Anna Walz, Morgan Weinand, and Jenna Bukowski. Walz, Weinand, and Bukowski introduced themselves and spoke about their favorite events since being crowned Community Ambassadors. The Community Ambassadors discussed the December 1st Family Fun Day and Parade of Lights events and how they were looking forward to this fun-filled day. The Family Fun Day festivities are the biggest fundraising event for the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador program.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Parade of Lights Route and City Participation B. Approve Fuel Pump Replacement C. Approve LED Conversion for City Buildings D. Approve 2018 3rd Quarter Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building Permits Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9D. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda

Family, football

As time goes on, I have realized how much I fit in with my in-laws. As summer turns to fall and fall to winter, any time I stop by their place on a Sunday, a football game is on TV. We all gather around, talking, munching on snacks and cheering for whichever team we feel has better chanc- BY ANNA HINKEMEYER es.

Honestly, I think God personally made sure I was into sports before I met my husband. I probably would have fit in fine before, as I now have a mother-in-law and sister-in-law to spend time with. But the football allows me to connect with my father-in-law and brother-in-law a whole lot more.

They always seem to have a smile on their face when I come and sit on the couch with the boys to watch the game.

As the high school football season has progressed, I often get asked how the Sauk Rapids-Rice team is doing, especially by my father-in-law. He knows I am emotionally and physically invested in the team, sometimes way more than I should be. But he and I banter back and forth talking about the biggest plays, like the double-fumble at the end of the Oct. 12 game that ultimately helped the Storm win over Alexandria.

Over the course of this weekend, Mitchell and I will be spending lots of family time with both sides of our family as he celebrates his birthday. While Friday night may not have much sports talk, I am sure Mitchell and my brother, Jack, will strike up a conversation over dinner.

Saturday for Mitchell and I will bring a lot of sports excitement, as the two of us will attend the Storm playoff game against St. Cloud Tech. The two of us will be on the sidelines, snapping photos and taking in the game along with the SRR community. Because Mitchell does not come to many Storm football games due to his job, we are both excited to spend some time cheering on the Storm together.

Sunday will involve more football, I am sure, as we are hosting Mitchell’s family for dinner. It will be one of the rare times our TV is on, but well worth it to turn the game on.

Family is one of the biggest aspects to my life, and now that I have another family I am a part of my heart is full. While I plan to take a break from sports coverage most of the weekend, I will still be at the Storm football game, cheering and snapping photos on the sidelines.

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NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. Extended Compost Site Hours Pete Eckhoff noted that the Compost Site will be open extended hours beginning October 22nd and running through November 3rd. The Compost Site will be open every day of the week besides Sundays during this timeframe. Eckhoff stated that the full schedule has been published in the Sauk Rapids Herald and will be placed on the City’s website and Facebook page.

12. Other Council Items and Communications A. Meet the Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 11th Councilperson Jason Ellering noted that the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Candidates will be at the Sauk Rapids Government Center on Thursday, October 11th for the League of Women Voters Candidate forum.

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the List of Bills and Claims.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

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Honored by induction

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Even though Tauber canprofit that started in 1982, providing recreational sports not physically be on the field for youth and adults, includ- as a player, he is still involved ing broom ball, basketball, with a team of players aged volleyball, touch football and 50 or older in Sauk Rapids, softball. The organization standing by as a coach.

“I love being around the maintains hall of fames for softball, touch football and game and being with the guys,” Tauber said. “I never broom ball.

Nominees are chosen for got the chance to play high induction by a panel of 25 school sports, so being inpeople who are heavily in- volved in fast pitch and slow volved in one of the sports, pitch softball has been a big have been in the past or who part of my life. This inducare members of the hall of tion is an honor that I take not only for myself, but also for fame.

“Leo was voted as one the teams I have played on of the top eight or nine can- throughout my career. It has didates during the selection always been about the team, process, out of 50 nomi- not myself, and that’s how I nations total,” said Perry will accept the induction.”

The induction ceremony Coonce, executive director of the Minnesota Sports Federa- will take place Friday, Nov. 2 tion. “He has not only been a at the River’s Edge Convengreat player for such a long tion Center in St. Cloud. A period of time, but he has also social hour will occur from put a lot back into it. He is a 4-5 p.m. with the ceremony great ambassador for the pro- taking place at 5:30 p.m. over to another field 20 min- banquet. utes away to play a game with The Minnesota Sports gram and the federation as a another team. I would hon- Federation is a 501(c)3 non- whole.” estly still be playing today if it weren’t for the arthritis.”

Teammate Gary McCarney nominated Tauber for the award.

“I nominated Butch first and foremost because we were opponents for the longest time,” McCarney said. “Butch was always a very tough competitor and you never wanted him to come up to bat with men on base. That’s the situation he thrived on, because he was such a strong hitter and always brought men home.

Butch found he could hit the ball a fair distance, even back in the days hitting out in the cow pasture.”

Tauber will be a part of the 30th class to be inducted into the softball hall of fame, PHOTO SUBMITTED and one of approximately 420 Leo ‘Butch’ Tauber (back, third from left) is pictured in a celebratory national tournament team photo. people total since the first Tauber helped earn five national titles during his softball career.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

SAUK RAPIDS — Leo ‘Butch’ Tauber was hitting softballs in a cow pasture at age 13. His father had cleared a space for him to take a break from the duties of the family dairy to play ball with neighbors.

Little did he know that softball would turn into a lifelong passion and a career stretching 50 years.

“I started in the cow pasture with the cow pies,” said Tauber, of Sauk Rapids. “After that, I just kept playing, two or three nights a week.”

Tauber’s hobby picked up by playing fast pitch beer games – whoever lost had to buy the keg. He played fast pitch while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. When slow pitch softball began to grow in the area, he picked up the bat and glove and never looked back until three years ago. Tauber ceased his game time when he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2015.

Tauber will be recognized for his career in softball Friday, Nov. 2, as he is inducted into the Minnesota Sports Federation Softball Hall of Fame. He will receive the honor alongside 18 others.

“It is a great honor,” Tauber said. “Not many people get this. But even though I’m the one getting inducted, it still isn’t about me. It’s about the team.”

Tauber has had an outstanding career, winning five national tournaments and hitting over 1,000 home runs.

“There were times where I was playing for three different teams at once,” Tauber said. “I would finish a game with one team and then hurry

Leo ‘Butch’ Tauber sits near softball photos in his home in Sauk Rapids Oct. 17. Tauber is being inducted into the Minnesota Sports Federation Softball Hall of Fame Friday, Nov. 2.

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In fact, the other four top seeds all have squared off against SRR during the regular season.

SRR, 17-9, will open the playoffs against neighboring rival and fifth seed, the Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres Oct. 26 in Sauk Rapids. The two teams locked up against each other twice for Central Lakes Conference play. The Storm won both, in three games at home Sept. 13 and in five games Oct. 16 in Sartell.

The top seed in the section went to the 20-7 Willmar Cardinals. Willmar hosts Alexandria in the quarterfinals. Willmar downed the Storm in four games earlier in the year. Willmar also won the conference title.

The Sartell versus SRR winner faces the Willmar versus Alexandria winner in the section semifinals Oct. 30 at the site of the highest seed.

In the other half of the bracket, Moorhead earned the No. 3 seed. They play Big Lake, the sixth seed, in the section quarterfinals. The Storm played Moorhead in its season opener and won in five games.

Brainerd, 22-5, was awarded the second seed and they play Becker in the quarterfinals. SRR played Brainerd once during the regular season and lost a four-game thriller.

The section championship will be Nov. 3 at a neutral site.

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Storm to battle Tech in semi-finals

Teams will meet for second time this season

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice football team has had a memorable season, heading into playoffs with a 6-2

record. The record seeded the Storm No. 2 in the section 6-5A playoffs, behind Elk River (7-1). SRR earned a first-round bye.

The first round of section playoffs was played Oct. 23 with St. Cloud Tech facing Osseo. The Storm will host St. Cloud Tech at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice

Middle School football stadium. The winner of Saturday’s game will advance to the section championship game Friday, Nov. 2.

SRR has been on a roll this season, winning many of the matchups within four points. They have lost only to Brainerd (34-14) and to Hutchinson (48-13). While the Storm beat St. Cloud Tech earlier in the season 34-6, Tech will prove to be a threatening matchup.

Junior quarterback Nate Trewick has thrown 11 touchdowns for the Tigers on 1,225 yards, but Storm senior quarterback Cade Milton-Baumgardner is an even match, throwing 10 touchdowns on 1,382 yards.

The Storm senior running back JD Bates leads the pack in rushing, scoring 11 touchdowns this season and a total of 1,041 yards.

Milton-Baumgardner and senior running back Jake Ackerman each have over 100 yards rushing for the Storm.

Junior Kedrick Osuorah leads the Tigers on ground carries, totaling 837 yards and eight touchdowns. Junior Troy Feddema is also a strong performer for Tech, also totaling eight touchdowns, with a total of 536 yards.

Juniors Trewick, Jake Cielinski and sophomore Tyree Martin will also need attention from the Storm, as each have over 100 rushing yards this season.

Both teams are strong in their passing games.

Braden Tretter leads SRR in receiving yards but is out due to an injury. In his absence, Bates, junior Christian Rodriguez, senior Zach Storms, junior Josh Schloe and junior Kobe Lee have

stepped in without hesitation, splitting 668 yards amongst the four.

For the Tigers, Feddema leads the team with 412 yards and two touchdowns. Sam Oster, Osuorah, Drew Kiffmeyer and Chris Schmidt are all strong receivers as well, splitting 771 yards.

The Storm stands out tougher on defense. Ackerman is the strongest player with 36 tackles and 23 assists. Following are, Tanner Andvik who has made 27 tackles and 16 assists, Noah Jungwirth tallying 30 tackles and 26 assists, Will Korman recording 24 tackles and 30 assists and Marcus Santillana who holds 11 tackles and 19 assists. The Storm offense will have to work around the Tech defense, which includes Blake Magnuson (18 tackles, 33 assists),

Hunter Stulz (15 tackles, 25 assists) and Kyle Ambrosch (15 tackles, 33 assists). Matt Schmitt, Isaiah Green and Deven Phillips also have notable defensive stats.

Both teams are even on punt and kick returns, as well as punting. But SRR is certainly stronger in kicking. Junior kicker Durham Welch has made two of three field goal attempts, both of which were over 30 yards in distance.

Welch also has went 100 percent on extra points this season, earning 23.

If the Storm are victorious against St. Cloud Tech, the team will advance to face the winner of the Elk River versus Monticello game. That game will take place at 7 p.m.

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Granite City nets two wins Whalers blown out of water by Lumberjacks

BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

The Granite City Lumberjacks hosted the Wisconsin Whalers Oct. 20 in Sauk Rapids. The second game was significantly less goal heavy but, nevertheless, the Lumberjacks delivered a ruthless shutout.

Lumberjacks goalie Matt Fitzgerald secured the shutout for the team with 18 saves.

Jake Hessinger was a menace on offense; earning a hat trick. Justin Paschke made four assists; three of which were to Hessinger.

Granite City will host Willmar Saturday, Oct. 27.

Granite City 8, Wisconsin 0 The Whalers could not get a handle on defense in the net Saturday as the Lumberjacks fired 46 shots at Wisconsin goalies. After Kai Tomita allowed six goals in the game, the Whalers took a chance at switching goalies, sending in Ryan Hooks. The plan

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After a goal from Hessinger at 5:14 into the first period, Garrett Sandberg claimed the second goal of the game. The Jacks were up 2-0 going into the second.

Kearby Larson added the lone goal of the second period.

In the third period, the Lumberjacks unleashed.

Bailey Sommers scored at 2:26. Jack Moore made the score 5-0. Hessinger claimed the next two goals, and the final goal of the night came from Ryan Pogue.

Pascke led with four assists; Cooper followed with three assists. Sandberg and Sommers tallied two assists each, Ethan Sievek, Jack Flattum and Moore each recorded one.

The Lumberjacks received 33 minutes of penalty time on six infractions;

the Whalers 31 minutes on five calls.

Granite City 17, Wisconsin 1 The Lumberjacks took on the Whalers for the first time this season Oct. 19 at home. Granite City dominated the game 17-1. The Jacks scored three goals in the first period, seven each in the second and third.

Whaler starting goalie Tomita allowed 12 goals before being replaces in the third period by Logan Cooksy, who allowed an additional five points from Granite City.

Lumberjack goalie Michael Janke collected the win with 13 saves, allowing one puck past him in the second period.

The Granite City Lumberjacks had a vicious night of goal-scoring.

Sommers, Troumbly and Pogue were unstoppable on offense; each earned a hat trick. Pogue proved to be especially crafty, scoring four goals. Pogue’s performance earned him NA3HL

West Division Star of the Week. Sommers earned honorable mention.

Additional goals were recorded by Brad Amundson (2), Jordan Drobinski (2), Jack Flattum (1), Sean Salz (1) and Zach Wilson (1).

Hunter Schwehr led the team with four assists; Amundson and Sommers earned three each. Zack DeBoom, Daymin Dodge, Tom Nagle and Sandberg all tallied two assists each. Drobinski, Flattum, Paschke, Pogue, Sam Ohmes, Jordan Olson, Blake Spetz and Wilson each had one.

The penalty calls for the game were nearly nonexistent; with absolutely zero calls in the first period and few called later.

Granite City accrued eight minutes from four calls and Wisconsin had 10 from five. No game misconducts were issued.

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t BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls swim and dive team traveled to Monticello Middle School Oct. 22 to take on St. Cloud Cathedral and Monticello in its final triangular of the year.

The team ended in second place, defeating Cathedral 127-58, but losing to Monticello 98-88.

Abby Tangen pushed to the top in the 200 freestyle race, Anna Lucas found a first-place finish in the 200 IM and the 100 freestyle and Holynne Zeilenga took first in the 100 breaststroke.

The team continues its season Oct. 27 at the conference championship meet in Willmar, followed

by the section meet Nov. 8-10 in Becker.

Results: 200 MR: 2. Valeria Flores-Bonilla, Zeilenga, Mikayla Zaske and Lucas 1 minute, 58.68 seconds; 5. Lydia Zabinski, Savannah Henkel, Sophia Henkel and Madeline Ziegler 2:07.62; 7. Amber Eisenschenk, Lily Benoit, Kendal Stucke and Kaytlin Bittman 2:12.75; 10. Nicole Agre, Alexa Martin, Olivia MacDonald and Lauren Liebl 2:16.08.

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Haley Davis 2:16.21, 12. Haley Ziegler 2:44.41. 200 IM: 1. Lucas 2:13.37, 3. Sophia Henkel 2:25.05, 6. Zabinski 2:28.06, 12. Anneka Meinke 3:03.22.

50 FS: 4. Zeilenga 27.10, 6.

Maya Zaske 27.95, 7. Madeline Ziegler 28.09, 8. Mikayla Zaske 28.15. Diving: 2. Eliana Hansen 164.25, 6. Shelby Linn 127.45, 7. Katelyn Westre 125.35. 100 FLY: 2. Flores-Bonilla 1:04.51, 4. Sophia Henkel 1:06.93, 6.

Holynne Zeilenga swims the 100 breaststroke race Oct. 22 in Monticello. She placed first in the event.

Stucke 1:08.84, 8. Mikayla Zaske 1:12.88. 100 FS: 1. Lucas 53.45, 4. Davis 1:00.42, 7. Maya Zaske 1:02.15, 11.

Isabelle Birk 1:06.97. 500 FS: 2. Tangen 5:42.87, 3. Savannah Henkel 5:43.94, 6. Stucke 6:08.39, 9. Liebl 6:21.35. 200 FSR: 2. Maya Zaske, Mikayla Zaske, Zeilenga and Tangen 1:50.28; 3. Davis, Savannah

Henkel, Madeline Ziegler and Sophia Henkel 1:50.52; 6. Birk, Benoit, Bittman and Martin 1:58.00; 11. Morgan Fiereck, Meinke, Morgan Paulson and Haley Ziegler 2:10.44.

100 BK: 6. Zabinski 1:12.85, 8.

Agre 1:13.78, 9. Eisenschenk 1:15.76, 11. MacDonald 1:16.48. 100 BR: 1. Zeilenga 1:14.24, 3. Savannah Henkel 1:14.89, 6. Benoit 1:22.25, 7.

Bittman 1:22.87. 400 FSR: 1.

Tangen, Davis, Flores-Bonilla and Lucas 3:51.34; 5. Stucke, Maya Zaske, Madeline Ziegler and Zabinski 4:08.14; 7. MacDonald, Liebl, Eisenschenk and Birk 4:22.85; 9. Fiereck, Paulson, Meinke and Martin 4:38.70.

Amber Eisenschenk competes in the 100 backstroke event Oct. 22 in Monticello. The Storm took second place in the triangular, defeating St. Cloud Cathedral, but losing to Monticello.

K a y t l i n Bittman bobs during the 100 breaststroke race Oct. 22 in Monticello.

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Alexa Martin takes a breath during the 200 freestyle relay Oct. 22 in Monticello. The Storm defeated St. Cloud Cathedral during the meet.

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What is your favorite part about soccer? The way it is and staff alike and expected to show what our school is all played. It is very fluid and continuous and requires argu- about, which is something I believe I can do well. I look ably the most teamwork out of any other sport. forward to setting a good example for underclassmen on their journey through SRRHS. What is your best game to date? It was a home game last year against Alexandria. Although we did not come What is the best advice you have ever received? To out with a victory, we controlled the ball most of the game work as hard as possible because I am here for a reason, and had scoring opportunities. Considering how hard we both in school and in soccer, and I pay for it, so I might as fought all minutes and our excellent teamwork, confi- well make the most of it. dence and communication, I consider it my best game.

What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to What other activities are you involved in at school? exercise, gorge on any food I can get my hands on, spend I am not committed to any other activities. time with friends, enjoy the outdoors no matter the season or kick back and watch a show or movie of my choosing.

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