Sauk Rapids Herald - April 27 edition

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Eagle Scout project brings gaga ball to Sauk Rapids

Belief in a cure Schwegel is honorary survivor at relay event

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Kevin Schwegel feels lucky to be alive after a routine physical with his doctor turned into a life-threatening illness.

“I went in for my physical March 9, 2018 and I came out with a Stage IV prostate cancer diagnosis,” Schwegel said. “I had none of the symptoms of prostate cancer. The only reason we found it was because I had blood work done and they noticed high levels of (ProstateSpecific Antigen).”

Schwegel, of Sauk Rapids, had surgery July 24, 2018 to

remove cancer that had spread to his vertebrae. He was put on hormone therapy and takes chemotherapy treatments each morning. He was told his cancer was nondetectable March 26, but continues treatments.

This year, Schwegel is the honored survivor for the Relay for Life of Central Minnesota, which takes place June 7 from 5-11 p.m. at Apollo High School in St. Cloud.

“Being an honored survivor hasn’t fully registered yet and, if anything, I am most scared to do a speech,” Schwegel said. “It is an honor to tell my story though.

I have already had people who

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The Believers – Rosemary Goulet (front, from left), Addison Eisenschenk and Sarah Gibbison; (back, from left) Lisa Marquis, Hannah Marquis, Casey Wolford, Kevin Schwegel, Cecelia Wolford, Kim Schwegel, Amanda McDonald, Mary Fitzen and Matthew Gibbison – stand together near a sign at the Kevin Schwegel 2018 Relay for Life of Central Minnesota in St. Cloud. The have gone to make doctors ap- team raised over $8,500 for the Cancer Society for the pointments after hearing my American 2018 event.

story.”

Schwegel has been involved with the Relay for Life of Central Minnesota for 10 years. He began his involvement because of his parents and a friend who captained a team.

“Both of my parents went through a journey with cancer,” Schwegel said. “My dad had prostate cancer and my mom had kidney cancer. There is a history of cancer in my family, and it was either my sisters

or I who were going to get it.

I was the one. One of my sisters had skin cancer, but it was removed through surgery and that took care of it.”

Throughout his time being involved in the relays, Schwegel has been part of a 13-member team named The Believ-

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Ian Cairns, Boy Scout Troop No. 9, addresses the Sauk Rapid City Council April 22 in Sauk Rapids.

Cairns will build a gaga ball pit at Municipal Park as part of his Eagle Scout Award project.

Cairns to construct pit at Municipal Park

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids residents are about to go gaga for gaga ball.

A gaga ball pit will be constructed at Municipal Park in the coming months. The city council approved the project and placement at the April 22 meeting.

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Gaining efficiency while improving productivity J-Berd moves from St. Cloud to Sauk Rapids

BY ELIZABETH HOAG STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – J-Berd Mechanical Contractors has a new home.

The company moved from south St. Cloud April 5 after purchasing a space in the Sauk Rapids industrial park. The company’s first full day of operation in the new facility was April 8.

PUBLIC NOTICES

“We decided to move to Sauk Rapids because we had outgrown the four buildings we were occupying,” said David Berdan, J-Berd Chief Executive Officer. “We were renting a fifth building for additional space.”

After 25 years, the company relocated its business into one building to maximize efficiency, increase productivity and provide a better workplace for employees.

The company, established in 1992,

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• Assumed Name - Benton Ag - pg. 16 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Corrigan - pg. 17 • Benton County Notice of Public Hearing on May 9 - pg. 17 • City of Sauk Rapids Meeting Minutes, April 8, 2019 - pg. 16

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Brad Smith (left) and David Berdan stand in the entrance of J-Berd April 22 in Sauk Rapids. Berdan is the Chief Executive Officer while Smith is the president of the company.

• Sauk Rapids-Rice School Regular Meeting Minutes, April 8, 2019 - pg. 16 • Benton County Highway Dept. Request for Proposals - pg. 16

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PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH HOAG

Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church hosts Easter hunt

BY ELIZABETH HOAG | STAFF WRITER

RICE – Community members were welcomed to attend the second annual Easter egg hunt at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church April 20.

To start the event, the Rev. David Edge invited children to the front of the sanctuary and told them the story of Christ’s death and resurrection.

Afterwards boys and girls prepared their

Jeremy Manea Jr., son of Jeremy Manea Sr., carries an Easter basket April 20 in Rice. Children and their parents were invited to attend an Easter egg hunt at the Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church.

baskets.

Separated into two groups, toddlers and school-aged kids ran through the grass collecting Easter eggs filled with candy and other treasures.

Following the hunt, adults and children were invited inside for refreshments.

(Above) Mia (left) and Lilyth Stockoski, daughters of David Stockoski, sit at a table eating a cookie April 20 in Rice. After an Easter egg hunt at the Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, families were invited for refreshments.

(Left) Amelia Eipperle, daughter of Jayme Eipperle, sits in the grass with her Easter basket April 20 Brayle (from left), Hannah and Elaina Scapanski, in Rice. Children were separated into two age daughters of Chad and Cassie Scapanski, hold Easter groups to search for eggs. baskets April 20 in Rice. The baskets were filled with eggs containing candy and prizes.

The Rev. David Edge, of Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, explains the Easter The Bettenbergs – Olivia (left), Roddy, Jen and Emerly – sit after collecting Easter eggs story to a group of children April 20 in Rice. The church hosted an Easter egg hunt.

April 20 in Rice. The family attended the Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church for an egg hunt.

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NEWS from front was originally founded in Chaska, before moving its headquarters to central Minnesota two years later.

Its focus is on multi-family developments, as well as commercial construction and senior living campuses, providing service as a subcontractor to general contractors on large construction projects.

Founded by retired co-CEO Curt Johnson and Berdan, the company started as a contractor for plumbing and heating, referred to as J-Berd Mechanical. The company added Security Fire Sprinkler in 2004 and Berd Electric in 2010 to make it a three-part business.

“With the company growing so rapidly, we knew it was optimal to operate out of one building,” said Megan Henkemeyer,

Schwegel from front ers. The team is one of the top fundraising teams involved in the Relay for Life of Central Minnesota.

“Last year we raised over $8,500 for the American Cancer Society and each year, we have a goal of beating last year’s amount,” Schwegel said.

“Thus far, we are at about $6,200 for this year. I have raised $850 on my own this year. Our team has a meat raffle every Monday to raise money and we sell luminary bags, as well.

One of the guys on our team puts coffee cans out near the vending machines at his job to collect spare change.”

Of all the charities Schwegel could donate his time and treasures to, he is most confident in the American Cancer Society.

“They put in so much research and work with the

marketing communications manager. “As a company, we will be able to work more efficiently as a whole by working under the same roof.”

For several months Berdan and president Brad Smith pooled resources and looked for a new location to call home. Their initial findings were anything but promising.

“We had explored the idea of building a facility, but the cost was too high,” Berdan said.

Smith agreed.

“At that point we had actually given up,” Smith said. “We were looking into remodeling our previous location. We needed to do something because we were out of space and it was restricting our growth.”

When Berdan and Smith located the Sauk Rapids building, the move was a quick and smooth transition. The company closed on the property Jan.

technological advances,” Schwegel said. “The money is going somewhere that eventually something will break through. It is a good cause and hopefully someday our money will help find the cure and save lives, especially for young children who are diagnosed with a form of cancer. We want to make a difference.”

As a survivor, Schwegel sees importance in hosting the Relay for Life walk for the community – to remember those who lost their battle and honor those who are battling and those who have survived.

“The diagnosis was tough and a huge emotional roller coaster,” Schwegel said. “I often had the ‘Why me?’ question. Over the years of coming to the relay, I have been here to support others, but now as a survivor, it almost feels like all of these people are here to support me. The relay gives us survivors a chance to show the world

Friday, May 3 - Walk for Life at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools. Each of the schools host activities at their school during the day to raise funds.

- Relay for Life of Benton County and the Walk for Life – 4-9 p.m. at Rice Elementary School.

Sunday, May 5 - Kylie’s Kickin’ Cancer Lemonade Stand 1-5 p.m. 18th Street North in Sauk Rapids. Signs will be up directing people to the site. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place at Living Waters Lutheran Church.

Thursday, May 9 - Okee Dokee Brothers Benefit Concert 6:30 p.m. at the Waters Church – 1227 Pinecone Road South, Sartell.

Saturday, May 18 - Bark for Life of Central Minnesota 8 a.m to noon. at Sauk Rapids Municipal Park.

Friday, June 7 - Relay for Life of Central Minnesota 5-11 p.m. at Apollo High School in St. Cloud.

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J-Berd employees work in the tin fabrication shop April 18 in Sauk Rapids. J-Berd consists of three sub-sections: Security Fire Sprinkler, J-Berd Mechanical Contractors, Inc. and Berd Electric.

3, materials were moved from their St. Cloud warehouse the following week and the remodeling process began.

The four previous

locations totaled 45,000 square feet. With the move, J-Berd has doubled its building size to 80,000 square feet.

“Not only did we ac-

quire more space, we were looking for a location that was convenient and easily accessible to the cities for business and operation purposes,” Smith said.

Henkemeyer agreed.

“The building location

provides us with a good opportunity to recruit employees,” she said. “We hope to home grow more employees from the Sauk Rapids area.”

Currently, the bulk of the company’s employees reside in the St. Cloud, Sartell and Sauk Rapids area, while other employees commute to the jobs from other parts of Minnesota.

“Over the past couple of years, we have hired, trained and retained some of the best individuals in the construction industry,” Smith said.

As the company looks into the future, the Sauk Rapids location will provide the business with many advantages.

“Sauk Rapids was a good move for us because we can grow into this building,” Smith said.

“We are focused on expanding our workforce.

The building and area around us will allow us to expand in the future.”

Correction

An important date was omitted from the article “Cha-cha for charity: Community Stars slip into dancing shoes for dollars” which appeared in the April 20 issue. The 2019 Dancing with Our Stars contest will take place June 17.

Sauk Rapids Herald staff regret the error.

Who’s New Emma April Ley

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Kim and Kevin Schwegel stand together at the 2018 Relay for Life of Central Minnesota in St. Cloud. Kevin was diagnosed with Stage IV prostate cancer in March 2018; he has been declared cancer free one year later.

we are still here, alive want to tell others they can and doing well. We didn’t make it, too.” let cancer beat us and we

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Grandparents are Duane Ley of Clearwater, Wanda Emma April Ley Ley of St. Cloud and Rick and Cheryl Schwieters of Ron and Jan Baert, of Sauk New Munich.

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City Council from front Ian Cairns, of Boy Scout Troop No. 9, will build the pit as he attempts to become an Eagle Scout, the highest ranking available to Scout members.

Cairns, a Rice resident, presented his idea to the council.

“Gaga ball is a Native American game, of the dodgeball variant,” Cairns said. “It’s an elimination type game. You strike the ball with your hands at other players and hit them below

the waist to get them out.

The objective of the game is to be the last one standing.”

Cairns said gaga ball is a common game at Scout camps and is growing in area communities. He also said the game offers health benefit as it provides high cardiovascular activity.

“It’s an easy-to-learn game, with only a few simple rules,” Cairns said.

“And an easy pick-up game.

All you need is a few friends and a gaga ball, which can be a soccer ball, volleyball or any round object.”

Cairns said the number of people who can play at one time depends on the size of the pit. Average games last less than 10 min-

Sauk Rapids to flush water lines

SAUK RAPIDS — The city of Sauk Rapids will be flushing its water lines beginning April 29.

According to the public works department, low water pressure may be noticeable during the flushing procedure; however, do not be alarmed. The low pressure will only be for a short duration lasting less than one hour.

If the water becomes discolored during this time, let the tap run until the water clears. The process should take no more than 20 minutes. The discoloration is not a hazard and is only an aesthetic nuisance. The discoloration is mineral deposits of manganese and iron and is one of the reasons the water system is flushed.

The flushing project should be completed in two to three weeks.

Residents with questions may call Sauk Rapids Director of Utilities Craig Nelson at 320-258-5318.

Four named as Women Making History honorees

SAUK RAPIDS — The Benton County Historical Society has announced its 2019 Women Making History honorees.

Rice residents Joyce Segler and Sheryl Weitgenant along with Sauk Rapids residents Linda G. Tenneson and Joan Weyer will be recognized for their contributions to Benton County at a May 5 luncheon. The four will be joined by junior honoree Sauk RapidsRice High School student Emily Gertken.

The event will take place at Henry’s Event Center — 6774 Highway 25, Foley — beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a social hour followed by lunch and a program acknowledging the individuals. The event is expected to finish at approximately 3 p.m.

Tickets are available in advance. Those wishing to participate in the event should RSVP by April 29 to the Mary Ostby, executive director of the Benton County Historical Museum, at 320-253-9614 or bchsmus@bentoncountyhistorical.com.

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The 16-foot diameter pit will be constructed in the shape of a hexagon or octagon and will be erected adjacent to the volleyball courts at the park. The structure will have a dirt base, allowing for relocation should the city see fit. The pit will be up year round.

The wooden structure will feature a plaque with Cairns name and troop, but will be property of the city.

Cairns’s troop members, John Brenny and Lloyd Erdmann, plan to help with building the structure. The estimated cost of the project – including pizza and pop for the Scouts – is $2,040. Cairns asked for the city’s help with the project, but also plans on soliciting donations from area civic groups. The council did not take action on a donation, but city staff said they will attempt to help with materials or a plaque.

City administrator Ross Olson said if staff recommends a monetary amount, it will be brought back to the council for approval.

In other council news: - Awarded the bid for the 2019 Fourth Street South Improvement Project to Kuechle Underground, of Kimball. The bid is in the amount of $1,562,721.52.

The project is estimated to come in about $120,000 over the feasibility study projection.

- Approved a contract with Fire Safety USA, Inc. to replace Sauk Rapids Fire Department Unit No. 5. The truck will cost $1,209,091 and is expected to be delivered December 2020.

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Montana Hanson is sworn in by Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger at the city council meeting April 22 in Sauk Rapids. Hanson is a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate.

- Approved an amusement permit for the Sauk Rapids Market. The farmers market will take place in the Coborn’s grocery store parking lot from 3-6 p.m.

Thursdays. It is scheduled to begin May 23 and run through Oct. 10.

- Approved interior coating for 11 manholes.

The intent is to extend the life of the structures. R & H Painting, LLC, of Cokato, will perform the service this summer for $44,948.

- Authorized the purchase of a Kubota RTVX900 side-by-side to replace the 2000 Kawasaki mule. The new vehicle and

a rear box salt or sand spreader will cost $18,350.

The vehicle, used by public works, is used for maintenance at Bob Cross Park and the regional trail along Second Street.

- Approved seasonal outdoor sale and sidewalk café permits for Jimmy’s Pour House. The venue plans to have up to five table and chair sets that will align Second Avenue North.

- Swore in Sauk Rapids Police Officer Montana Hanson. Hanson is a graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. He finished high school with a two-year degree and completed his

four-year degree at Rasmussen College. Hanson is working as a medical tech in the intensive care unit at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Approved Keagan Gunderson and Brian Otremba as firefighters with regular status. The two were moved from probationary status.

- Authorized a tree planting in memory of William Youngren. The tree and planting is being donated to the city by Youngren’s sister Michelle Bauer.

Spring burning restrictions begin ST. PAUL – Warm temperatures and dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk, so the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will restrict open burning in the following counties effective immediately: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Washington and Wright.

The state will not issue burning permits for brush or yard waste in these counties until restrictions are lifted.

“Escaped debris burns are the No. 1 cause of wildfires, so that’s why we issue these restrictions,” said Casey McCoy,

DNR fire prevention supervisor. “They really work. We’ve reduced wildfires by nearly one-third since we started spring burning restrictions in 2001.”

McCoy encourages residents to use alternatives to burning, such as composting, chipping or taking brush to a collection site.

People who burn debris will be held financially responsible if their fire escapes and burns other property.

Burning restrictions will be adjusted, including extension of restrictions to additional counties, as conditions change.

People who burn debris will be held financially responsible if their fire escapes and burns other property.

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Eickhoff celebrated at open house and Anna Marie’s Recognized tion Alliance, as well as peoas citizen of ple overseas.

As the microphone was passed to Eickhoff, the year he humbly gave the credBY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Mitch Eickhoff had few words at an open house celebration April 22.

Eickhoff was named the 2019 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year earlier this month.

Community members gathered at the Sauk Rapids Government Center to commemorate Eickhoff for his service, raising funds for area civic groups, such as Tanner’s Team Founda-

it back to the community.

“Thank you very much everybody; I do appreciate it,” Eickhoff said. “It seems like all the nominees could have earned this tonight. A lot of the things I do revolve around the community, and I don’t think I could do it without the support of the community and everyone who has helped me out, creating all the fundraisers. I just want to thank the community and the city of Sauk Rapids for this. Thank you very much.”

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Camden Patterson and Mikayla Zaske gather at an open house April 22 in Sauk Rapids. The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School seniors will each receive a $500 scholarship from the Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year Committee.

Kurt Hunstiger proclaimed April 22, 2019 as Mitch Eickhoff day in the city of Sauk Rapids, and Eickhoff was named the grand marshal of the Rapids River Days Parade, which takes place June 21.

Eickhoff was nominated for the award by David Rixe.

“Mitch’s charity work greatly impacts the city of Sauk Rapids and beyond,” said Rixe in his nomination letter. “He is a valuable representative and an ambassador for our community, and is known by others to be very personable and willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.”

Nominees for the 2019 award were recognized at the event. Kirk Abraham, Neil Bueckers, Lyndon Johnson, Kayla Nachbar and Steven Reese received introductions, certificates and applause.

In addition to the annual citizen award, the Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year committee gives two $500 scholarships to Sauk Rapids-Rice High School seniors each year.

Students are selected on volunteerism, leadership and involvement in community events. Camden Patterson and Mikayla Zaske are the recipients of these scholarships.

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Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger presents Mitch Eickhoff with a proclamation April 22 in Sauk Rapids. Hunstiger proclaimed April 22, 2019 as Mitch Eickhoff day in the city of Sauk Rapids after Eickhoff was named the 2019 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year.

The 2019 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year recipient Mitch Eickhoff (back, third from left) joins former recipients – Pat Burski (1996) (front, from left), Mara Jahnke (1995), Terry Sylvester (2003) and Lisa Braun (2002); John Heintze (2018), Kirstin Stiegel (2013) and Jodi Speicher (2017) – in council chambers April 22 in Sauk Rapids. The community gathered for an open house celebration at the Sauk Rapids Government Center.

OBITUARIES Alcuin V. Schloeder Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. April 26 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Alcuin “Al” V. Schloeder, age 86, who passed away April 23, 2019, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. The Rev. Thomas Olson officiated and burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was one hour prior to the services Friday at the funeral home.

Al was born Nov. 22, 1932, in Union Grove Township, Meeker County to Dominic and Marie (Fischer) Schloeder. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Al married Viola Schramel July 2, 1960, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in St. Cloud. He worked as a millworker for Champion International for 33 years, retiring in 1997. Al was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the

Alcuin V. Schloeder

UPIU Union. He enjoyed oil painting, riding bicycle, carving birds, ducks and diamond willow canes. He also enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Viola of Sauk Rapids; children, Alcuin Schloeder, Jr. of Sauk Rapids, MaryAnn (Randall) Molitor of Sauk Rapids, and Karen Schloeder (Jim Steckman)

of Sauk Rapids; sister and brother, Karen (Donald) Inderrieden of Sauk Rapids and Julian (Karen) Schloeder of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Megan (Dave), Nicholas (Ashley), Jaclyn, Kelly, Catherine, Jenny, Tom, and Ashley; and greatgrandchildren, Grayson, Jake, Reese, Mickey, Cal, Bentley, and Blake.

Al was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark; brothers, Donald and Eugene; and sisters, Vivian Walz, Julie Bragelman, Mary Walters, and Rita Millard.

The family wishes to thank the staff at VAMC Bldg 50, first and second floors for all the wonderful care given to Al. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.

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“Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.”

Norbert A. Dockendorf Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m.

Monday, April 29 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Norbert A. Dockendorf, age 91, who passed away April 24, 2019, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Bishop Donald Kettler, Rev. Ronald Dockendorf and Rev. Ralph Zimmerman along with other priests will concelebrate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the church and one hour prior to the services Monday also at the church.

Sacred Heart Men’s Club will pray at 7 p.m., followed by parish prayers at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Norbert was born March 2, 1928, in Watkins to Albert and Minnie (Hesse) Dockendorf.

He married Margaret

Norbert A. Dockendorf

Boeckers Sept. 23, 1952, in New Munich and they moved to Sauk Rapids after their marriage. Norbert was the janitor at Sacred Heart Church and School for over 40 years, retiring in 1993.

He also was the gravedigger at Sacred Heart Cemetery from 1953-2009. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Men’s Club, and Catholic Foresters. Norbert enjoyed fishing, polka dancing, gardening, playing cards, collecting cows and tractors and spending time with family. He was friendly,

had a good sense of humor and enjoyed visiting.

Survivors include his children, Father Ron of Swanville-Grey Eagle, Ben (Julie) of Sauk Rapids, Daniel of Sartell, Doris (Joe) Lancaster of Bay Port, Marian (Doug) Reek of St. Cloud, Mark of Sauk Rapids, and Steven of Sauk Rapids; sister and brother, Evelyn Hansen of Eden Valley and Ernie (Betty) Dockendorf of Watkins; daughter-inlaw, Mary of Clearwater; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Norbert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret on Sept. 1, 2013; son, David; brothers, Ervin and Clarence; and sisters, Viola Bischof, Suzette Krueger, and Eileen Hartung.

Obituary and guestbook available online: www.williamsdingmann. com.

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EDITORIAL

The Gospel comes with a house key

The title of this column is the title of a book by Rosaria Butterfield. You could say I bought it out of desperation. I was studying for a meeting when there was a violent knock at our garage door. I could not see who was on the other side of the 3 inch slab on hinges, so I gripped the pen I was hold- BY MERCY NYGAARD ing like it was a weapon.

Life by Faith For what? Why did I need a weapon?

We have lived in our house for three years this May. It still feels new. We are attending our first neighborhood party soon, so that will help solidify our permanent inhabitation of our homestead. But, with six children under 16 years old, I am still a mama bear inside and out.

It is a blessing and a burden. It is a blessing because I feel heightened awareness keeps me in control. It helps when living next to a busy road and when a suspicious car uses our driveway to turn around. Sometimes, cars even park there to text or check their GPS. It is a burden when I am reminded that God is in control and He has plans for our children and allows things to happen as He wills – always for the good for those who love Him. It is true we live in a wicked world. But, Butterfield would have us asking ourselves how far am I from that wickedness in my own heart. Have you heard the phrase “Love the sinner, hate the sin?”

Butterfield says, “Love the sinner, hate your own sin.”

OK, OK, I am super convicted. But, if you read Butterfield’s first chapter, Butterfield is clearly called to hospitality in an extreme way. She fosters children all the way up to teens. She makes her couch into a bed for strangers passing through town. She opens her home, refrigerator all day to concerned neighbors when a house in the neighborhood is surrounded by police. Surely people are handpicked by God for this service as we are all one body with different parts in the church.

I do not think I will fret about how far I am from bunking strangers any time soon. I am excited to finish this book for a better balance to my inhospitable nature. After all, holding a pen as a weapon when greeting someone at the door might be an overkill.

And it might not be. But, in this instance, the violent knock on the door that day, was my energetic, spazzy-fun pastor. I am laughing as I write this. My pastor for crying out loud, where him and his wife have become our best friends. We better get them a house key.

Planting trees Are you planting new trees this spring? grow straight out from the trunk once the tree Trees come bare root, balled and burlapped, is planted outdoors. Only 1 inch or so needs or planted in pots. Either way, the first step to be cut from the sides of the root ball creatis to determine a good location for your tree. ing a square or box shape.

Consider how big the tree will be when it has Trees should be planted with the flare reached full growth. It may be difficult to vior widening of the trunk at soil level. Trees sualize a tree that is 5 feet tall and 1 foot wide purchased in pots may have additional soil when purchased, turning into a 50-foot-high placed on top of the root flare which if left

BY LINDA G. tree with a 30-foot-wide branch spread. on will encourage encircling roots to form.

TENNESON The hole dug for a tree should be 1-2 feet When planting a tree, remove it from the pot Green and wider than the root ball but no deeper than the and then remove the top soil until the first Growing in height of the root ball. Twine, wire and burtrue roots are found. These are roots about Benton County the size of a pencil or larger. Plant the tree lap around the root ball should be removed if possible. Research conducted by University of with these first roots just under the surface of Minnesota Department of Forestry professor Gary John- the soil. Tree roots need oxygen, and too much soil placed son has changed the way root balls are treated before be- on top of them reduces the amount of oxygen available to ing planted in the ground. Nursery trees that have spent them. Mulch is important because it holds soil moisture any time in pots are likely to have roots that have grown and discourages weeds. However, encircling roots are in a constricted condition. The roots grow out and then also why mulch placed under a tree should not be allowed in circles once they reach the outer edge of the pot. Once to touch the tree trunk. Mulch layers should not be more they have started growing in this pattern, they tend to than 3 inches deep. continue to do so even when planted in the ground. The Newly planted trees should be watered carefully for encircling roots growing around the tree may restrict the the first few years. Five to 7 gallons of water per week is trunk to the point that the tree strangles itself. This con- often needed. Water using a hose at low water pressure aldition may be prevented by cutting the sides of the root lowing the water to slowly sink into the ground or by usball into a square when the tree is first removed from its ing some of the inventions sold by gardening companies pot before it is planted. This may seem to be counter- that allow water to slowly seep into the ground. Stake the productive, but the cuts stop the circular pattern that the tree only when it is subjected to strong winds and then roots have been used to following and encourages them to remove the stakes after one year.

Fake car dealer, shipper sites continue to target consumers From the office of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota BURNSVILLE – Checking with the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota before investing in a major purchase is always a smart idea, but it can be especially beneficial when the would-be purchase ends up being a scam.

Three fraudulent businesses popped up on BBB’s radar this month after consumers submitted more than 200 inquiries combined about Duluth Motors Transport, Tralaway International and Auto Recovery Brokers. These fake auto dealer and shipper websites defraud consumers thousands of dollars at a time.

In February, BBB warned of these fake websites and has continued to monitor the marketplace for similar scams. The ruse starts with a car, recreational vehicle or other vehicle listed for an improbably low price on a website like Craigslist or Oodle. Often the ad is posted across the country from where the vehicle is allegedly located, meaning buyers cannot see the vehicle in person.

The scammer emails an invoice to the consumer and includes payment instructions that generally involve bank

routing information or wire transfer instructions.

Once the money is wired, the scammer cuts off communication and the consumer walks away empty handed.

While Auto Recovery Brokers uses the same model BBB warned about in February, the other two entities operate as fraudulent vehicle shipping services convincing buyers to wire money for vehicles they will never receive.

Duluth Motors Transport claims to be in Duluth, but research revealed its listed address is an empty warehouse.

Auto Recovery Brokers claims to be in Grand Forks, N.D., but there is no licensed auto dealer by that name in the entire state. Neither entity, nor Tralaway International, has a U.S. Department of Transportation motor carrier number which is required by law.

BBB is aware of at least one consumer who was scammed out of more than $17,000 by Duluth Motors Transport. The consumer said the most valuable lesson he learned out of his experience is never to wire transfer money for a large purchase.

“Bank wiring is not the safest way to do a transaction,” he said. “If you’re doing a transaction, you should

insist on seeing something. I taught myself a big lesson.”

These types of scams are not going away, but, with the BBB’s guidance, you can avoid being the next victim.

Before making a purchase, search the business on BBB Scam Tracker by visiting http://www.bbb.org/scamtrackers/us or view business ratings, read customer reviews and check whether the profile has been flagged on http://www. bbb.org.

Following these tips will also help you stay on the right track: - Do everything in your power to avoid wiring money for an online vehicle purchase especially if you cannot view and inspect the vehicle in person first.

- Watch for red flags like improbably low prices on vehicles.

- Make sure the dealer is licensed to sell cars or other motor vehicles. In Minnesota, auto dealers are licensed through the Department of Motor Vehicles; in North Dakota, through the Department of Transportation.

- Look up the dealer on http://www.bbb.org to make sure their profile has not been flagged with concerns and to read customer reviews.

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MDE requirements send district remodel over budget $500,000 cost increase will not impact completion dates

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Secure entrance projects were a hot topic of discussion at the Sauk RapidsRice School Board meeting April 22 which took place at Pleasantview Elementary School in Sauk Rapids.

Project costs came in 18.59% higher than originally quoted in October 2018 when the projects were approved. The difference has caused concern.

“The requirements for the projects had additional items we need to add,” said Ryan Butkowski, board chair. “The Minnesota Department of Education had things they felt needed to be included in order for our buildings to be at their educational standards, such as accessible bathrooms. These changes added roughly another half million dollars to the overall cost.”

When approved, security updates district wide were to cost $3.4 million.

The projects encompassed secure entrances at each building with no access to

the school beyond a transaction window unless a specific purpose allows.

“Even with the changes in cost and requirements, the timeline for the projects has not been compromised in any way,” Butkowski said. “Many of the projects are still scheduled to be completed by the time the next school year begins, with the major projects – like Pleasantview and Mississippi Heights – being completed, hopefully, by December.”

A secure entrance will connect to the main office at the high school, requiring additional building outside, as well as minor rearrangement of the office area. The district plans to relocate the resource officer to the main office, for additional security presence and accessibility throughout the day.

Changes will be made to the district office entrance. A locked interior door will limit access to the hallway which hosts the high school counseling and nurse offices. An additional secure door will restrain people from entering the high school on the second level near the district office and board room.

The middle school will have its administrative offices relocated to the corridor located inside door No. 4, the main entrance to the school. The

current office space will be remodeled. The lobby area inside door No. 1 will also receive a secure vestibule.

Mississippi Heights will receive a new office suite, which will be outside and to the right of the current entrance.

Rice Elementary will see a substantial change.

The proposed plan includes moving the administrative offices to a classroom space on the west side of the building. The north side of the building will become the early childhood wing with secure entrances and no visitor access to the remainder of the school.

The office suite at Hillside will be relocated to the northwest side of the building. The plans also include adding a bathroom in the cafeteria and making changes in the adult education department.

On top of this budget, the school district received a grant totaling $392,370 from the Minnesota Department of Education for upgrades to Pleasantview Elementary, a project considered high priority by MDE. Pleasantview will be widening the west entrance of the building to accommodate buses and making changes in office and instructional space.

In other school board news: - Discussed bidding for a Pleasantview El-

ementary School portable classroom project. Wold Architects and Engineers, ICS Consulting, Inc., and Breitbach Construction Company are communicating with the board and district administration regarding placing, logistics and MDE requirements.

Bids close April 29.

- ICS Consulting has been conducting One Storm, One Future community conversations and surveys and compiling the data. The firm has walked through district facilities with architects, looking for mechanical and logistical improvements that could be made.

“They are really working to get a good look at our buildings and what the community wants,” Butkowski said. “They are looking closely at where our buildings are and what it takes to get them to being good quality educational facilities.”

- The high school student council representatives, along with participants in the second annual SRRHS survivor week, presented Tanner’s Team Foundation with a $16,500 check from funds raised through the week-long competition. The donation was the highest ever received from a school organization and the second largest donation Tanner’s Team has ever received.

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The value of field trips

By Tanya Peterson, Mississippi students with future learning as they Heights Elementary School Principal will have this experience as backIt is spring in central Minnesota. ground knowledge; knowledge that is essential to understanding a situaAfter what seemed to be a long winter, tion or problem. We find students are we are all eager to get outside and expeable to gain high amounts of content rience the warmer weather and changknowledge through experiences and ing seasons. This is no different for our ISD No. 47 hands-on learning. students in the classroom. Spring is a Field trips can also further busy time for students at Mississippi Heights Elementary School. We have been reading students’ social and emotional growth. We find stugreat stories, writing persuasive letters and solving dents are able to be more empathetic and tolerant as math problems we did not know we could solve. they see things with a new perspective. They gain a We have been assessing, measuring and analyzing. better understanding as they learn from others outNow we are looking forward to enriching our learn- side of our building. We also have an opportunity to ing through experiences outside the classroom: field teach students about expected behaviors in new environments. By doing this, we are able to facilitate trips.

Often when we talk about school field trips, we how to be respectful in a variety of settings. We are associate that with fun. All of us can remember field often complimented by those groups that are hosting trips we took with our classes while we were in school. us – that Sauk Rapids-Rice students are one of the Great memories are made when we have great learn- nicest groups of students they work with. This is a ing experiences that are shared with others. Because testimony to our students, staff and the work we do we often associate field trips as fun, we sometimes with our students. We are proud when they leave that forget these opportunities are provided to students as impression on others outside our school.

From their first class trip to the zoo in kinderan intentional learning experience. The value of these experiences can be difficult to measure. Nonetheless, garten to their overnight experiences at Deep Portage they are a critical opportunity for students to make Conservation Camp in fifth grade, we want all stuconnections to the learning they have already been dents to have enriching and engaging experiences.

We appreciate the support we have received from our exposed to in the classroom.

We work to create field trips that will provide parent teacher advisory committee, district adminisstudents with ways to bridge learning from the class- tration and especially parents as we work to continue room with experiences outside the classroom. Learn- to provide these learning experiences. We embrace ing and remembering is improved for students when the fun students can have while actively learning and we provide them with a variety of educational oppor- know the memories will last a lifetime. tunities. Establishing vast experiences can also help

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SRREF awards spring classroom grants Benefit Sauk RapidsRice students

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation and superintendent Aaron Sinclair surprised

teachers and students throughout the district April 18 with over $5,500 in grants to support classroom projects

A piece of artwork for a student-created mythology game is pictured. Printing costs for the game will be covered by a Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation classroom grant.

and activities.

Grant proceeds will help a future leadership program for high school students and fund a visit from the Minnesota Zoo mobile to Pleasantview Elementary School for more hands on, up close time with animals. The Pleasantview STEAM class (science, technology, engineering, art and math) will use a grant to purchase six microscopes, and three classrooms received grants to help students with fine motor skills and activities. Another classroom will learn how to run a business and manage finances with a trip to Junior Achievement Biz Town in the Twin Cities.

“The grant for the Spanish immersion book project will help continue an ongoing partnership with Clearview Elementary,” said Karl Nohner, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School principal.

Students create and write books in Spanish and travel to Clearwater to read to Spanish immersion students. The books are then donated

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Sauk Rapids-Rice Superintendent Aaron Sinclair presents technology integration coach at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Stephanie Schlangen a classroom grant April 18 in Sauk Rapids. Schlangen and Glenn Irvin, also a technology integration coach, have collaborated with art students to create a mythology game.

to missions and shared with children from other countries.

High school teachers Stephanie Schlangen and Glenn Irvin collaborated with art students to create a custom mythology game to enhance student learning. The grant will help cover printing

ships, ticket sales and silent auction donations for its Stars of the Storm event in March.

SRREF has awarded over $53,000 in grants to ISD No. 47 classrooms since its inception in 2012.

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Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. — St. Cloud Singing Saints Barbershop Chorus. Special guest Midnight Croon. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For more information visit http://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Sunday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. to noon — St. Cloud Lions Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction. All you can eat. Free parking. Proceeds benefit Lions Sight and Hearing Program Leader Dog. The Moose Club, 1300 Third St. N., Waite Park.

Sunday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. to noon — Foley Area C.A.R.E. Pancake Breakfast. Regular or blueberry pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, sweet rolls, fruit and more. Presented by the Duelm Knights of Columbus. St. Lawrence Parish Hall, 10915 Duelm Road N.E., Foley. Contact C.A.R.E. office for a ride at 320-968-7848.

Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Midwest Handmade Minnesota Artisan Maker Fair.

Over 75 artisans from five states. Enter Door D. River’s Edge Convention Center Terry Haws C Room, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud.

Thursday, May 2, noon to 6 p.m. — Kubota Field Event. Find your inner farmer. Demo drive, ask questions. Food, drinks, special pricing and giveaways. Arnold’s, 2995 Quail Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Regional Coin Club. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 Second St. S., St. Cloud.

Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — National Day of Prayer. The 68th annual National Day of Prayer gathering will meet to pray for local government. Free and open to the public. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. with a freewill offering. Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 1950 125th St. N.W., Rice.

Thursday, May 2, 7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 Monthly Meeting.

Meets the first Thursday of each month. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Friday, May 3, 10-10:45 a.m. — Preschool story time. Join for songs, stories and crafts.

Great River Regional Library-Foley branch, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Friday, May 3, 4-9 p.m. — Benton County Walk for Life. Western theme to give cancer the boot. Feel free to dress the part. Activities and silent auction begin at 4 p.m. Opening ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Luminaria ceremony at 8:30 p.m. Rice Elementary School, 200 Third Ave. N.W., Rice.

Friday, May 3, 6 p.m. — Pleasantview Elementary School Spring Carnival. Inflatables and carnival games, pizza and basket raffle. Pleasantview Elementary School, 1009 Sixth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Friday, May 3, 7:30-9 p.m. — Rice Just for Kix Spring Show. Mississippi Heights Elementary School, 1003 Fourth St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Friday, May 3, 8 p.m. — Bon Voyage Concert.

College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University choir and organ concert. St. John’s Abbey and Saturday, April 28, 4 p.m. — Love’s Dance. A University Church, 2900 Abbey Plaza, Collegconcert featuring the Great River Chorale, Min- eville. neapolis Guitar Quartet and the Minnesota Dance Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Beautify Ensemble. American sign language interpreta- Father Hennepin State Park. East Central Ention provided. Handicap accessible. Bethlehem ergy and Project Green Touch is raking leaves, Lutheran Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. cleaning picnic shelters, tidying campgrounds Cloud. Tickets available at the door or at http:// and providing general maintenance. Event will www.greatriverchorale.org. take place rain or shine. Tools and gloves proSaturday, April 28, 4-7 p.m. — Marching Storm vided. Morning refreshments and lunch provided Chicken Buffet Fundraiser. Coyote Moon by ECE. 41296 Father Hennepin Park Road, Isle.

Grille, 480 55th Ave. S.E., St. Cloud. Tickets can Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Touch be purchased at the door or in advance from band a Truck. Many trucks and vehicles to explore. members.

Inflatables, pickle ball and giant yard games.

Monday, April 29, 12:30-6:30 p.m. — Foley Rain or shine. Becker Community Center, 11500 Area American Red Cross Blood Drive. First Sherburne Ave. S.E., Becker.

Presbyterian Church, 306 Norway Drive, Foley. Saturday, May 4, 3-7 p.m. — Periwinkle for Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit http://www. Amy. Benefit to support Amy Kline. Silent aucredcrossblood.org for an appointment. Enter tion, bake sale and dinner. Jack and Jim’s Event sponsor code: Foley.

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Tuesday, April 30, midnight — Registration due Saturday, May 4, 4 p.m. — Foreston Fire Defor the 12th annual Franciscan Girls Camp partment Hog Roast Fundraiser. Rain or “Faith and Fun and Franciscans.” Event to shine. To-go boxes available. Foreston Fire and

Rescue, Washington Avenue, Foreston.

Saturday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. — “At the Movies” 2019 Spring Gala. Presented by the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts. Two hour concert featuring music and dance. Tickets available at the door or in advance by contacting the Wirth Center at 320-255-0318 or at info@wirthcenter. org. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, May 5, 1-5 p.m. — Third annual Kylie’s Kickin’ Cancer Lemonade Stand. Games, face painting, photo booth and more. Melissa Gebhardt backyard concert at 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society in memory of April Myers. In the case of rain, the event will take place at Living Waters Lutheran Church. Follow signs along 18th Street North, Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, May 5, 4-6 p.m. — Rum River Life Choices Open Houses. Celebrating 35 years.

Tour the centers, see exam rooms and meet medical staff. 121 Second Ave. S.W., Milaca and 712 S. Rum River Drive, Princeton.

Monday, May 6, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Main St., Rice.

Monday, May 6, 6 p.m. — Let’s Talk About Stroke. Sponsored by the CentraCare Neurosciences Stroke Center. Learn how to prevent and identify a stroke and why it is important to call 911 at the first sign of a stroke. CentraCare Health Plaza, Windfelt Room, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud. Event is free, but seating is limited.

Reserve your spot by calling 320-255-5791.

Monday, May 6, 7 p.m. — Rice City Council Meeting. Rice City Hall, 205 Main St. E., Rice.

Tuesday, May 7, 9 a.m. — Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m. — Foley City Council Meeting. Foley City Hall, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. — Watab Township Meeting. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids.

Wednesday, May 8, 4-7 p.m. — Foley Area C.A.R.E. Grilled Pork Chop Dinner and Silent Auction. Includes potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, buns, pie and an alternative hotdog meal.

Henry’s Event Center, 6774 Highway 25, Foley.

Presale tickets available at the C.A.R.E. office.

Transportation, take-out and delivery available by calling 320-968-7848 for details.

Thursday, May 9, 6:30-8 p.m. — Okee Dokee Brothers Concert. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society in memory of April Myers.

Lily’s Wings, Burgers and Things food truck will arrive at 4:30 p.m. Concert doors open at 5:30 p.m. The Waters Church, 1227 Pine Cone Road, Sartell. Tickets at https://www.crowdrise.com/o/ en/campaign/the-okee-dokee-brothers-benefitconcert.

Friday, May 10, 5 p.m. — Diggin’ Diversity Talent Show. Featuring Sauk Rapids-Rice students.

SRR Middle School, 901 1/2 St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice Prom Grand March. Spectator doors open at 6 p.m. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, May 12, 5:30 p.m. — Opening Night at Granite City Speedway. Celebrate Mother’s Day at the track. Granite City Speedway, 2540 Golden Spike Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

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Wirth Center presents Spring Gala 2019 ST. CLOUD – The spring gala is a showcase of all the performing arts classes offered through the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts in St. Cloud. The two hour concert is a bonanza of music and dance disciplines, featuring over 200 performers from the school. Large dance numbers, monster piano duets featuring 14 players at a time on seven grand pianos, ensembles of violins, rock bands and more are performed to professional lighting and sound mixing at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Spring Gala 2019 is at 6:30 p.m. May 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. The theme is “At the Movies,” so be prepared to hear your favorite movie themes, ranging from “Wizard of Oz” to the “Pirates of the Caribbean,” from “Cin-

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APO notifies of data-collecting vehicle Van used in gathering pavement information ST. CLOUD – The St. Cloud Area Planning Organization is alerting the public to an unusual vehicle that will begin roaming city streets.

A vehicle equipped with GPSVision Mobile Mapping decals will be driving on roadways in Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, St. Joseph and Waite Park during spring and summer months. It has cameras and technical equipment attached which may be suspicious to some residents.

The St. Cloud APO has provided the public with a picture of the vehicle in order to prepare the community.

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Sauk Rapids Police Department activity April 16 1437 hrs: Officers conducted a traffic stop on the 900 block of Second Avenue South after the driver failed to stop for a school bus with lights flashing and stop arm out. The driver in violation was cited.

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Incidents: 13 various calls, 7 traffic stops, 7 assists, 4 suspicious, 3 driving, 2 thefts and 2 fires.

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The purpose of the contest is to engage students in learning about the environment by creating awareness about natural resource issues and concerns. The teachers and Benton SWCD staff educate the students about why they should use natural resources wisely, and how they can take action and address issues to preserve natural resources.

The top three posters and top three murals will advance and be judged at the Area 2 Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts meeting in June where they will compete against entries from 11 counties. More information about the contests and the winners can be found at http://www. soilandwater.org.

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First place essay winner Savanah Kuhn holds her certificates with Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District technician Nathan Sanoski (left) and Jake Scherer, supervisor, in Sauk Rapids. Kuhn is a student at Pleasantview Elementary School.

Benton Soil and Water Conservation District board supervisor Jake Scherer (left) and technician Nathan Sanoski stand with Lilly Epsky at Rice Elementary. Epsky received first place in the conservation coloring contest amongst third and fourth grade students.

Dahler, St. John’s Area School. Second place – Cailyn Johnson, Saraya Ylinen and Cordia Henry, Rice Elementary School. Third place – Kristen Kimman, Rice Elementary School.

Essay First place – Savannah Kuhn, Pleasantview Elementary School. Second place – Hailey Vienna, Rice Elementary School. Third place – Dakarei Rodeski, Mississippi Heights Elementary School. Fourth place – Hailey Bradwisch, Foley Intermediate School.

Photo – fifth and eighth grades First place – Cylie Marshik, Foley Intermediate School, sixth grade. Second place – Terra Schumann, Foley Intermediate School, sixth grade. Third place – Brianna Santillana, Mississippi Heights Elementary School, fifth grade.

Coloring – kindergarten First place – Brayden Funk, Foley Elementary School.

mentary School. Second place – Myah Strombeck, Foley Elementary School. Third place – Rebekah Ruzek, Foley Elementary School.

Coloring – third and fourth grades First place – Lilly Epsky, Rice Elementary

Second place – Allison Waldoch, St. Katherine Drexel School. Third place – Andrea Phillippi, St. Katherine Drexel School.

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Rice Elementary School students – Cailyn Johnson (front, from left) and Cordia Henry; (back, from left) Kristen Kimman, Ellie Scherping, Hailey Vienna and Saraya Ylinen hold awards with Benton Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor Jake Scherer (left) and Nathan Sanoski, technician, in Rice. The annual contest promotes engagement and education of conservation practices.

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Benton County 4-H place well at state project bowl

FOLEY – More than 650 youth in 132 teams from across Minnesota participated in the 4-H State Project Bowl April 6 in Sauk Rapids. It is the second largest 4-H event of the year.

The 4-H State Project Bowl challenges teams of up to six to test their knowledge on animal science and agriculture topics including dairy, dog, general livestock, horse, lama, poultry, rabbit and wildlife conservation.

Hundreds of youth teams participated in regional competitions that took place throughout the state in March with top teams qualifying to compete in the state bowl. Each competition includes junior and senior divisions.

Teams are quizzed in one-on-one and open rounds. The first participant with the correct answer earns points for their team. 4-H State Project Bowl winners in dairy, general livestock, horse and poultry go on

the state bowl. The junior lama team placed sixth, senior lama placed third, junior poultry placed fourth and junior wildlife placed seventh. According to Ann Olson, Benton County 4-H program coordinator, the youth practiced and made the county proud.

“It was a fun event, and I loved being able to spend the morning with some of my favorite people that love lama also,” said Izzy Bukovich, senior from Sauk Rapids.

“The hardest part of being on a team was staying on track during the hours and hours of practicing to compete.”

To learn more about 4-H State Project Bowl, visit https://www.exPHOTOS SUBMITTED tension.umn.edu/4-hEmmi Janski, Izzy Bukovich, Chloe Janski and Katie Paulson, members of the Benton County 4-H senior lama team, events/regional-stateearn third place in the 4-H State Project Bowl April 6 in Sauk Rapids. Project bowl tests 4-H participants on animal project-bowls or contact science and agriculture topics.

Ann Olson at 320-9685077. to national project bowl knowledge and interest ences contribute to their and eventual careers.” competitions. in agriculture-related ar- success in school, future Benton County had “Through 4-H State eas,” said Amber Greeley, areas of study in college four teams participate in Project Bowl, youth University of Minnesota build communications Extension 4-H program skills and gain deeper manager. “These experi-

Benton County 4-H junior lama team members – Claudia Schlough, Jenny Paulson and Kaylin Janski – place sixth at the 4-H State Project Bowl April 6 in Sauk Rapids. Over 130 teams competed in the contest.

Wyatt Montag (front, from left), Colton Olson and Hoyt Rife; (back, from left) Brayden Olson, Delayna Rife and Simon Harren participate as the Benton County junior wildlife team at the 4-H State Project Bowl April 6 in Sauk Rapids. Over 650 youth competed in the event, and the junior wildlife team placed seventh.

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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, April 8, 2019 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. Members present: Nick Sauer, Ellen Thronson, and Dottie Seamans. Members absent: Jason Ellering.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Authorize Selling of Old Equipment at Auction as agenda item 9-N and Phone System Change of Service Ownership as agenda item 9-O. Mayor Hunstiger noted that the swearing in of Montana Hanson will be postponed until the April 22nd City Council meeting.

3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda as amended.

Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 3-25-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve the 3-25-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Swearing in of Sauk Rapids Police Officer, Montana Hanson Postponed until April 22nd • Sauk Rapids-Rice School District Update, Andi Johnson Andi Johnson, Director of Business Services for Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, provided an update on Pleasantview Elementary following the fire there a few months back. Currently, the staff and students that were displaced due to the fire are working out of every possible space in Plesantview.

Johnson said that District is looking at an 8 classroom portable as an option for the immediate future. She said that the hope is to not have to rely on portable classrooms forever, which is why the District has been holding community listening and input sessions over the last few months.

Ross Olson said that City staff has been working closely with Sauk Rapids-Rice School District regarding parking needs as it pertains to the placement of the new portable

classrooms at Pleasantview Elementary.

• Central MN Habitat for Humanity Update Art Buhs introduced himself as the Construction Manager for Central MN Habitat for Humanity. He thanked the City of Sauk Rapids for helping with the Habitat for Humanity home that was recently built in the City of Sauk Rapids on Benton Drive.

Rick Nelson, Executive Director of Central MN Habitat for Humanity, stated that the organization is celebrating 30 years in business and its 100th home in the the four county area. Nelson explained that Habitat for Humanity serves as both a builder and a lender for hard working, deserving families to aid them in breaking out of the system of poverty.

He noted that Habitat for Humanity is looking to build 4-5 homes over the next year with one possibly being an additional home on Benton Drive.

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 and Authorize Amusement Permit for St. Cloud Antique Auto Club’s Antique Car Show B. Approve and Adopt Resolution Approving Temporary OnSale Liquor License and Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Beer License for Benton County Agricultural Society C. Approve Staff Attendance at Pool Certification Class D. Approve Settlement Terms for 419-8th Avenue South Right-of-Way for 4th Street South/Summit Avenue Roundabout E. Approve Police Department Using DUI Forfeiture Funds to Purchase In Car Camera System, Laptop, and Other Necessary Equipment F. Approve Disposing of Forfeited Vehicles G. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for Rapids River Food Fest H. Approve and Adopt Resolution Approving Temporary OnSale Liquor License for Rapids River Food Fest I. Approve Assistant Maintenance Supervisor Position and Authorize Posting J. Approve Administration, Liquor Store Staff, and Council Member Attendance to Annual

MMBA Conference K. Approve 2019 1st Quarter Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building Permits L. Approve Resolution Accepting Cash Donation M. Approve Attendance to the 2019 MN State Fire Department Association Conference N. Authorize Selling of Old Equipment at Auction O. Approve Phone System Change of Service Ownership Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9O. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. Reminder: 4-23-19 Listening and Input Session with Sauk Rapids-Rice School District—Ross Olson reminded everyone that the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District will be holding a Listening and Input Session with the City Council, HRA, and Planning Commission at 6:00 p.m. on April 23rd at the Government Center.

B. Statewide Tornado Drills on April 11th at 1:45 pm and 6:45 pm—Mayor Hunstiger explained that there will be statewide tornado drills on Thursday, April 11th at 1:45 pm and 6:45 pm.

C. Quiet Zone Ross Olson explained that the City of Sauk Rapids has implemented a very successful Quiet Zone as it pertains to the railroad. He explained that occasionaly though Conductors may blow their horns as they go through town. Olson said that there are times of the year or instances though where due to City events happening near the railroad or construction work taking place near the railroad that Conductors do have the option to blow the train horns, if the situation warrants it.

12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.

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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, April 8, 2019 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education was called to order by the Board Chair Butkowski Monday, April 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office Board Room of said district.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Business Services Johnson, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, SRRHS Principal Nohner, and SRRHS Student Council Representative Bukowski.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “agenda”.

BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNITION Superintendent Sinclair and District Administration recognized four students for the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School for their leadership and citizenship. Students recognized were Matthew Kahl, son of Michael and Marjorie Kahl; Tori Gratke, daughter of Kraig and Julie Gratke; Jacob Weber, son of Steven and Jill Weber; and Braden Burggraff, son of Don and Carrie Burggraff PUBLIC INPUT There was no Public Input at 7:39 p.m.

ACTION ITEMS ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION NON-RENEWING TEACHING CONTRACTS It was recommended the Board approve the non-renewal resolution, which related to the Program Reduction Resolution adopted by the Board 01.28.19. This resolution terminated contracts for certain probationary teaching staff as indicated, effective the end of the 2018 – 2019 school year. Reasons for the non-renewals include, but were not limited to, licensure and the positions being temporary in nature. In cases of licensure, individuals will have the opportunity to re-apply if licensure status changes.

APPROVAL TO WAIVE STATUTORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the memorandums of understanding between the school district and two district teachers, that will extend their statutory probationary periods for one year.

APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT’S SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM REVIEW A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the Summer School calendar, which allows the District to move forward with program planning and staffing.

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

• #620 (Credit for Learning) is a “mandatory policy” and

would replace current policy #620 (Credit for Learning).

• #806 (Crisis Management Policy) is a “mandatory policy” and would replace current policy #806 (Crisis Management Policy).

Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

DISCUSSION FIRST READING OF PROPOSED POLICIES • #202 (School Board Officers) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #202 (School Board Officers).

• #208 (Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #208 (Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies).

• #210 (Conflict of Interest – School Board Members) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #210 (Conflict of Interest – School Board Members).

These policies require two readings before adoption, and will be posted for stakeholder input before official adoption.

GREENMARK ENTERPRISES Representatives from GreenMark Enterprises provided information regarding solar garden subscription opportunities, subscription cost and potential energy rebates over the 25-year subscription. Representatives from GreenMark answered Board member’s questions. A motion was made by Hauck seconded by Morse to move the GreenMark Enterprises Discussion item to an Action item.

ACTION (Continued) GREENMARK ENTERPRISES A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the solar garden subscription with GreenMark Enterprises for solar garden subscriptions in Sherburne and Stearns Counties.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

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

Benton County Highway Department CLOSING DATE: May 31st ,2019 Foley, Minnesota REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSIn-Service Bridge Inspection

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Benton County Public Works Department is requesting proposals for professional services necessary to satisfy the Minnesota Department of Transportation requirements for routine bridge safety inspections. Work consists of inspecting and preparing inspection reports for 100 bridges scattered throughout the county.

Professional service providers shall be familiar with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Structure Inventory Management System (SIMS). Personnel assigned to the work shall meet the NBIS definition of a Team Leader. The Benton County Engineer will function as the Program Administrator. Benton County will assign an Assistant Team Leader to the Team Leader. The Assistant Team Leader shall accompany the Team Leader on all field inspections and participate in preparation of inspection reports.

A copy of the full Request for Proposals can be found on the County’s website at https://www.co.benton.mn.us.

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Free agent signings paying dividends for Twins After 21 games, the Minnesota leads to mistakes from pitchers.

Twins sit atop the American League C.J. Cron won the first base job over Central Division with a 13-8 record. A Tyler Austin in spring training and has big reason for the early success is the established himself to the degree that production they are getting from the Austin was traded to the Giants for players they acquired in free agency. prospect Malique Ziegler April 8. Cron Nelson Cruz, Jonathan Schoop, C.J. has slashed .246/.290/.523 with three Cron and Marwin Gonzalez have all dingers and 11 RBIs, but that does not

by ANDY THAYER contributed in unique ways and have tell the whole story. He is hitting the Sports Columnist helped the Twins become a legitimate ball hard and has a quite unfortunate threat to end Cleveland’s streak of three .265 BABIP (batting average on balls in straight division championships. play), which is definitely low for a power hitter like As I repeatedly noted this offseason, the Twins Cron. His career BABIP is .296, and as the weather were reluctant spenders in free agency, but boy are warms up and some of those line drives start finding those dollars paying major dividends on the field the outfield grass, Cron’s numbers will jump across right now. the board. He is also playing fine defense at first base, Nelson Cruz has posted a .298/.429/.649 slash and has saved Jorge Polanco and Jonathan Schoop line with three homers and 13 RBIs, and he has from multiple errors by routinely digging throws out established himself as the most dangerous slugger of the dirt. in a lineup that boasts the second highest batting Marwin Gonzalez has replaced the perpetually average in all of baseball. Cruz has not hit less than injured Miguel Sanó as the team’s everyday third 37 homers since 2013, and he has averaged 104 RBIs baseman, and his strong defense has been a huge per season over that span. This dude is a consistent boom to the team’s success. I know it is dangerous run producing machine, and the Twins are not going to look at defensive metrics this early in the season to regret a single cent they spent on a player who, because of small sample size bias (Keith Law would by all accounts, has established himself as a veteran hate the comment I am about to make), but according leader in the clubhouse as well. to Fangraphs.com, Gonzalez has already provided 1.6 Jonathan Schoop has a .282/.338/.549 slash line WAR of value with his glove this season. His bat has and is posting numbers similar to his all-star campaign been ice cold to start, but when a guy is providing that in 2017 (.293/.338/.503). His strong start has also much value on defense, you tend to give him a longer helped Twins fans turn the page and stop grousing leash when he is slumping offensively. about the team’s decision to dump Brian Dozier at These free agent contributions provide a stark the deadline last summer. Schoop’s presence in the contrast to the free agent dumpster fire the Twins seventh spot in Rocco Baldelli’s lineup gives the acquired last year. Lance Lynn, Logan Morrison, Twins major thump toward the bottom of their lineup Fernando Rodney, Zach Duke and Addison Reed and makes things tough on opposing pitchers. Unlike combined for -0.7 fWAR (as Ron Burgundy would previous seasons, there are not any automatic outs at say, “I’m not even mad. That’s amazing.”) and the bottom of the Twins batting order anymore, and needless to say, that is probably a big reason why that kind of constant stress raises pitch counts and the Twins were so tentative to dip their toes in the

free agency waters this winter. Fortunately for Twins fans, they eventually came around, because their most recent crop of free agent signings have exceeded all expectations thus far.

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on May 9th, 2019 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Jason Bambenek requesting approval of a three lot minor preliminary plat entitled Bambenek Addition in the R-3 Residential District. Pursuant to Section 10.7. The affected property is described as follows: Part of Gov’t Lot 1, Section 9, Sauk Rapids Township.

2. 7:05 p.m. Lew and Donna Benzkofer, landowner and IPS Solar, applicant, requesting an interim use permit to construct a community solar energy system in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.24C, 9.20 and 11.6.3. The affected property is described as follows: SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 34, Mayhew Lake Township.

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

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BY MORTGAGEE: on or before which the $13,807.77 mortgagor(s) must vacate the That prior to the property if the mortgage is commencement of this not reinstated under section mortgage foreclosure 580.30 or the property is proceeding Mortgagee/ not redeemed under section Assignee of Mortgagee 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on complied with all notice June 11, 2020, unless that requirements as required date falls on a weekend or by statute; That no action legal holiday, in which case or proceeding has been it is the next weekday, and instituted at law or otherwise unless the redemption period to recover the debt secured is reduced to 5 weeks under

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Lessons learned, memories made 11 athletes have three-sport involvement

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – High school is a time when many students explore their passions and future endeavors. For 11 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School seniors, this year they have experienced many high school lasts while competing as three-sport athletes.

“This is the highest number of three-sport athletes we have had in my short tenure at SRRHS,” said NaDean Schroeder, activities director. “I hope we continue to grow this number, but as time commitment to be in activities continues to grow, this number may or may not change.”

Marcus Santillana, Libby Asper, Cade Milton-Baumgardner, Jake Ackerman, Mason Wiebusch, Maureen Schimnich, Jack Grabinski, Mikayla Zaske, Bailey Roscoe, Cooper GrauFirkus and Maria Kost have all learned life-long lessons from being involved in athletics. An important one has been time management.

“Juggling all three sports alongside school work is one of the best skills I have,” Roscoe said. “I have been doing it for five years now, and it is a given. School work is done either in any free time during the school day or accomplished directly after sports.”

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to maintain grades high enough to be eligible to compete, the average grade point average among these athletes is 3.692. Four maintain a GPA over 4.0.

“There are many days where we get back from meets and games late at night, which pushes me to use my time well,” Schimnich said. “I spend many late nights and early mornings studying.”

Asper has a different approach to homework.

“I utilize as much class time as possible to get work done,” Asper said. “Whatever I don’t get done during the school day is often done on the bus rides and down time before the game.”

Head football coach and middle school activities director Phil Klaphake, a former threesport athlete himself, feels students can learn a lot from being involved.

“I know being involved developed a sense of pride in my school and community,” Klaphake said. “These programs also helped hold me accountable in the classroom and to my peers and coaches. I developed many of my best friendships through participation in activities.

I developed positive relationships with people that opened doors for me that would not have been available to me had I not been as involved. I have a great deal of respect for kids who choose to be involved in three or more activities. The time commitment these kids make throughout the year is huge.”

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Cade Milton-Baumgardner rushes the football downfield Nov. 2, 2018 against Elk River in the Section 6-5A championship game in Buffalo. Milton-Baumgardner is a threesport athlete in football, basketball and track. He will continue his football career at Bemidji State University.

sons learned in one sport overlap into another.

Klaphake recognizes that in his football players – Santillana, MiltonBaumgardner and Ackerman.

“Both Marcus and Jake were great high school tacklers because of their experiences as wrestlers,” Klaphake said. “Cade’s experience as a point guard in basketball gave him great spatial awareness and decision-making that helped him be one of the best quarterbacks in cen-

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Roscoe will play basketball for Hibbing Community College, Santillana will play football at Augsburg University, Wiebusch will play tier III junior hockey for the Breezy Point North Stars and Zaske will swim at Gustavus Adolphus College.

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R As the athletes pre-c pare to graduate this spring, they take withd them high school memories, athletic experiences and countless lessons from their involvement.

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Celebrating talent, commitment 20 athletes sign collegiate letters of intent

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Twenty Sauk RapidsRice student athletes committed to competing at the collegiate level April 24. Coaches, families and school administration celebrated the signing of letters of intent at an event which took place at the high school in Sauk Rapids.

“This is an opportunity to celebrate these student athletes and everything they have done at Sauk Rapids-Rice,” said Karl Nohner, SRRHS principal. “We have a lot of talent in front of us, and we are proud they are going to represent not only Sauk RapidsRice High School, but the communities of Sauk Rapids and Rice at the collegiate level.

The following student athletes signed let-

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School seniors – Bailey Roscoe (front, from left), Cade Milton-Baumgardner, Staci Meyer, Tyler Hemker and Jordyn Krueger; (middle, from left) Julia Severson, Mikayla Zaske, Cameron Hallonquist, Sam Ringger, Jack Grabinski and Marcus Santillana; (back, from left) Kenny Nolan, Jacob Schloe, Soleil Newland, Cole Fuecker, Braden Tretter, Noah Jungwirth, Brady Posch and JD Bates – sign letters of intent to compete in collegiate athletics April 24 in Sauk Rapids. The number of college commitments is up from 15 last year. Not pictured is Makayla Anderson.

ters of intent: - Makayla Anderson will be playing softball at Hibbing Community College in Hibbing.

- JD Bates will be playing football at the University of WisconsinStout in Menomonie, Wis. - Cole Fuecker will be playing baseball at North Iowa Area Com-

munity College in Mason City, Iowa.

- Jack Grabinski will be diving at St. John’s University in Collegeville.

- Cameron Hallonquist will be playing lacrosse at North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. - Tyler Hemker will be playing baseball at St.

John’s University in Collegeville.

- Noah Jungwirth will be playing football at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. - Jordyn Krueger will be playing tennis at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

- Staci Meyer will be playing volleyball at the

University of WisconsinStout in Menomonie, Wis. - Cade MiltonBaumgardner will be playing football at Bemidji State University in Bemidji.

- Soleil Newland will be playing volleyball at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul.

- Kenny Nolan will

be running track at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa.

- Brady Posch will be playing baseball at the University of NebraskaOmaha in Omaha, Neb. - Sam Ringger will be competing in crosscountry and track at the University of MinnesotaDuluth in Duluth.

- Bailey Roscoe will be playing basketball at Hibbing Community College in Hibbing.

- Julia Severson will be competing in crosscountry and track at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.

- Marcus Santillana will be playing football at Augsburg University in Minneapolis.

- Jacob Schloe will be playing football at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D - Braden Tretter will be playing football at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud.

- Mikayla Zaske will be competing in swimming at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.

Siltman, Leeb lead boys tennis sets Storm’n Eagles lose to Fergus Falls

High School – hosted the Fergus Falls Otters April 23, losing 7-0.

Despite the overall score being slanted,

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER the Storm’n Eagles had STAFF WRITER some strong performances throughout the The Storm’n Eagles match. The Storm’n boys tennis team – a Eagles rotated players cooperative between in their lineup to feel Apollo High out what will work best School in St. in competition.

Cloud and Sauk “Braedyn Leeb was Rapids-Rice a bright spot at No. 4 singles,” said Jamie Hatlestad, head coach.

“He started fast and gained a 5-2 lead in the first set. He did end up losing that set, but a had a tight tiebreaker.”

The team moved Porter Siltman to No. 3 singles for the match, switching Zach Stang over to play No. 1 doubles with Jon DeMars.

“Playing singles forced me to think more about my shots and how I was going to beat my opponent oneon-one,” Siltman said.

“I think my focus really

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Tiernan Attebery swings at an incoming ball during his match against Fergus Falls April 23 in St. Cloud. Attebery lost his sets 1-6, 1-6.

changed from trying to hit my shots cross court to trying to find a better spot for singles. I think PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER my forehand shots were Porter Siltman serves the ball to his Fergus on point, and my serves Falls opponent April 23 in St. Cloud. Siltman were consistent. I strugcompeted in singles for the first time and gled with keeping my earned final set scores of 2-6 and 3-6.

backhand though.”

consistent ering and Ethan Andersen

0-6, 0-6. No. 3 Kody Duffy Singles: No.1 – Tier- and Teddy Baumgartner nan Attebery 1-6, 1-6. No. 0-6, 0-6.

2 – AJ Stang 0-6, 0-6. No. 3 – Siltman 2-6, 3-6. No. 4 – Leeb 6-7, 2-6. Doubles: No. 1 Zach Stang and DeMars 1-6, 3-6. No. 2 Win Ko-

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Back-to-back conference wins motivate sluggers Baseball team starts season with .500 record

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Two wins and two losses on the season is where the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm baseball team is sitting after this week’s games April 22 against Brainerd and April 23 against Zimmerman.

The Storm won over Brainerd 3-2 but lost 4-3 to Zimmerman.

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Once the bats start to warm up, we are going to be a tough team to beat.”

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Posch pitched 6.1 innings, allowing a mere two hits and one earned run while striking out nine batters.

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Trygve Hanson connects with a pitch during the sixth inning against Brainerd April 22 in Collegeville.

Hanson’s hit was a hard ground ball to shortstop, bringing Cole Fuecker and Nick Neeser home and securing a 3-1 lead going into the final inning.

Zimmerman 4, SRR 3 The Storm had a rough start to the April 23 game against Zimmerman, giving up three runs in the top of the first.

This was the first game SRR and Zimmerman went head to head since Zimmerman entered Section 5AAA. SRR had significant-distance hits in the bottom of the inning, but fielders were able to get under the fly balls.

“We didn’t make adjustments at the plate early enough in the game,” said Jeff Hille, head coach. “We were hitting the ball in the air too much with the wind howling in.”

Zimmerman scored its fourth run in the top of the fourth inning.

It was not until the bottom of the sixth that the Storm capitalized on hits and scored runs.

“Zimmerman had a better approach than we did with two strikes,” Cole Fuecker said. “We didn’t really start to come alive until the fifth inning, when it was too late.”

Fuecker hit a hard ground ball to left field with no outs to start off the sixth inning, bringing Nick Schmitt and Andrew Wollak around to home. Posch continued the momentum on the next play, belting a sacrifice fly ball to right field to score Tyler Hemker.

Trygve Hanson pitched the first four innings of the game, striking out three with one earned run. Derek Durant closed out the game with one strikeout and two hits.

SRR 3, Brainerd 2 The Storm had a tight battle with the Brainerd Warriors throughout the game’s entirety April 22 at St. John’s University in Collegeville. SRR came out on top 3-2.

The win marked the second conference win for SRR, after a 9-8 victory over Rocori April 18 in Collegeville.

“Two conference wins to begin the season is huge, especially against two of the best teams in the conference,” Posch said.

“Getting off to a good start is what the guys needed. Now we need to keep the momentum rolling into May and hopefully June.”

Brainerd scored the first run of the game in the top of the third, but a ground ball to right field from Posch in the bottom of the inning brought Logan Donahue home to tie.

SRR pushed its momentum through the sixth inning, holding the Warriors at a single run.

The bottom of the sixth was a successful inning for the Storm.

Hanson struck a hard ground ball

out to shortstop, bringing Fuecker home from second base and Nick Neeser home from first.

The top of the seventh resulted in pressure from Brainerd.

SRR let one runner home from third midway through the inning.

They had two outs and a runner on third going into the final play of the game. A short hit and a quick throw to tag the batter out at first prevented the run from being counted.

“We had to weather our pitching change after we took Brady out of the game (after one out),” Hille said. “He gave us a nice quality start at the beginning of a long week of games.”

Fuecker came in for relief to help the Storm capture the final two outs and the win.

“I was loose coming in to close,” Fuecker said. “Even though it came close, the job was done and we came out on top.”

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STMA, SSRR face off Boys lacrosse stifled 28-0

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Storm’n Sabres boys lacrosse team had a tough shutout April 22 as they competed against St. Michael-Albertville.

Sartell-Sauk Rapids-Rice lost 28-0 in Albertville.

“STMA is a very talented team and well coached,” said Jake Sailor, head coach. “It was hard for us to get our offense established because their players did a great job being in the correct position at all times.”

One of the biggest factors into the loss was the inexperience on the SSRR front line.

“Our starting lineup is mostly underclassmen,” Sailor said. “Experience and knowledge of the sport plays a huge factor. We are looking at being positive and getting better each day.”

As the team progresses towards their game against Monticello Monday, April 29, Sailor has the team focused in practice.

“We are working on finding one thing each practice to get better at,” Sailor said. “Then we have to hold each other accountable to high standards.”

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Johnson and Peterson also placed first, finishing nearly 4 seconds ahead of the second place team from Pequot Lakes. The 4x800 relay of O’Brien, Cade Milton-Baumgardner, Kenny Nolan and Bradyn Petrek came in fourth.

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER The team hosts its next meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle The Storm boys first place win was a team ef- School track stadium.

100 – 4. Philavanh 12.23 and 6. Lam 12.63. 200 – 3. fort April 18 at the Crosby-Ironton track and field invitational in Crosby. Across the board, members Domini Sander 25.07. 400 – 2. Peterson 55.97, 5. Ryan of Sauk Rapids-Rice High competed at their best Moilanen 57.59 and 7. Pearson Schroeder 58.22. 800 – 2. Bentrud 2:07.47, 7. Cooper Grau-Firkus 2:25.77 and 8. to edge out seven teams.

Nolan 2:27.74. 1600 – 4. Bentrud 4:45.16. 3200 – 7. Nick The most impressive performance was in the Kosloske 11:43.44. 110 hurdles – 1. Loesch 17.33 and discus event, where the Storm had three top six 2. Santillana 17.88. 300 hurdles – 2. Santillana 44.03, 3. finishes from Tyson Mushatt, Ray Nowacki and Loesch 44.97 and 7. Weber 51.65. 4x100 – 1. Mushatt, Lam, Horn and Philavanh 47.02. 4x400 – 1. Weber, SanJack O’Brien.

SRR had several top three finishes, including tillana, Dakota Johnson and Peterson 3:39.43. 4x800 4. O’Brien, Milton-Baumgardner, Nolan and Petrek Mitchel Peterson taking second in the 400 meter, –9:44.70.

High jump – 3. Loesch 5-6 and 8. Milton-BaumJared Bentrud taking second in the 800 meter, gardner 5. Pole vault – 1. Grabinski 11 and 7. Carter Carter Loesch and Marcus Santillana taking first Brutger 8. Long jump – 3. Lam 17-8 and Braeden Holt and second in the 110 hurdles, respectively, Jack 17-3. Triple jump – 1. Weber 41-6, 4. Cole Ritten 36-6 Grabinski coming in first in pole vault, Spencer and 7. Brady Johnson 33-9. Shot put – 2. Nowacki 41-6 Weber taking first in the triple jump, and Nowacki 1/2, 5. Talon Cummings 39-5 1/2 and 8. Jayce Walrath 36-9. Discus – 1. Mushatt 125-10, 4. Nowacki 110-2 and taking second in shot put.

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The team also had a strong showing in the 6. O’Brien Overall team rankings – 1. SRR 179.5, 2. Pequot relay events. The 4x100 team of Mushatt, Lam, Lakes 170, 3. Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin 119.5, 4.

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School girls track and field team brought home 23 season best performances and a second place overall finish from the Crosby-Ironton invitational April 18 in Crosby.

“It was a great overall team effort,” said Loren Finlayson, head coach. “There were many contributions leading to the team’s high finish. It was good to see the improvement across the board by so many of the athletes.”

Ezigbo Ugochukwu was a top runner for SRR, taking first in the 400-meter, finishing third in the 100 and fourth in the 200. She also took sixth in the long jump.

“Hearing my name called overhead was an epic victory,” Ugochukwu said. “I started freaking out when my coach came to me with a time of 1:12, which is a horrible time for me. It was a huge sigh of relief when they announced first place, murdered my last name and followed with the time of 1:04.”

Julia Severson took first in both the 1600 and 3200, adding to her previous success and improving on her times. Her time of 5 minutes, 22.92 seconds in the 1600 was the sixth best in school history.

“It’s been a really fun season so far, watching my times improve over the last couple of weeks,” Severson said. “It feels good to be able to run the times I worked hard for the past four years but couldn’t achieve due to learning I have a severe iron deficiency and asthma. Now with proper treatment, I am able to train harder and achieve the times I have always wanted to meet.”

All four relays earned season best times. The 4x100 team of Brooke Nelson, Anna Walz, Maggie Fernholz and Darci Peterson took first in the event.

“I think our relay team does a really good job at pumping each other up and making sure we are comfortable with what we are doing,” Nelson said. “We are all determined to do our best, which I think helps us achieve our goals. We support each other even after a bad hand off, start or whatever it may be. I would love to keep placing high

in our relays as the season continues.”

Discus participants had strong performances with Ally O’Brien, Abigail Neisen and Hailee Cullen placing second, third and fourth, respectively. O’Brien’s distance of 106-3 was recorded as the fifth best distance in school history.

“Throwing 106 was great, because I haven’t set a personal record since freshman year,” O’Brien said. “It was nice to see I got out of my rut. I have a competitive personality and, being one of the smallest throwers, nothing feels better than doing well.”

SRR came in second behind Pequot Lakes, edging out six teams at the invitational.

The team travels to Foley High School for an invitational at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 before hosting its 12-team mega meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4.

“It’s been a really fun season so far, watching my times improve over the last couple of weeks” - Julia Severson 100 – 3. Ugochukwu 14.42. 200 – 4. Ugochukwu 29.76. 400 – 1. Ugochukwu 1:04.50. 800 – 6. Tessa Fernholz 2:48.00. 1600 – 1. Severson 5:22.92. 3200 – 1. Severson 11:45.00, 4. Maria Kost 13:34.37 and 7. Ava Juntunen-Novak 14:23.81. 100 hurdles – 2. Mikayla Zaske 18.23 and 7. Peterson 20.43. 300 hurdles – 3. Zaske 55.37. 4x100 – 1. Nelson, Walz, Maggie Fernholz and Peterson 56.01. 4x200 – 2. Nelson, Bailey Roscoe, Maggie Fernholz and Aneleise Martinson 1:57.52. 4x400 – 2. Tessa Fernholz, Addison Bemboom, Martinson and Roscoe 4:40.75. 4x800 – 3. Brynn Karasch, Kost, Juntunen-Novak and Tessa Fernholz 11:02.48. High jump – 3. Kjerstin Haeny 4-6, 4. Justus Floren 4-6 and 6. Roscoe 4-6. Pole vault – 2. Haeny 7-6 and 6. Alyssa Meyer 6. Long jump – 6. Ugochukwu 13-10 and 7. Floren 139. Triple jump – 7. Zaske 29. Shot put – 2. Neisen 32-8 and 8. Cullen 26-11. Discus – 2. O’Brien 106-3, 3. Neisen 98-9 and 4. Cullen 86-9.

Overall team rankings – 1. Pequot Lakes 218, 2.

SRR 156.5, 3. Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin 79.5, 4.

Eveleth-Gilbert 68.5, 5. Crosby-Ironton 59, 6. Floodwood 46, 7. Aitkin 41.5 and 8. McGregor 3.

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 | Page 23

Storm win thriller in home opener SRR score two in the bottom of the sixth to earn victory

BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice softball team finally had a home softball game, and they did not disappoint.

The Storm treated fans to a nail-biting 9-8 Central Lakes Conference win over Apollo High School April 25 in Sauk Rapids.

Although it was the first home game and second game overall, it did not lack excitement. The game was tied five times and each team cranked out home runs.

The Storm took the game in the bottom of the sixth inning. They were trailing 8-7 when junior Chloe Stockinger reached when the Eagles first baseman was pulled off the bag to retrieve a throw. Junior Alyssa Blais followed with an RBI double down the left field line to tie the game.

Later in the inning, Blais scored on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Maddie Fuls to give the Storm the lead for good.

Fuls, a junior pitcher, set the Eagles down 1-2-3 in the top of the seventh to finish off the victory.

Fuls earned the win for the Storm. She tossed all seven innings.

“She kept us in that game,” said Ken Karna, Storm head coach. “She threw well tonight.”

SRR was trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the first when their bats went to work. Chloe Stockinger and Blais both reached and came around to score on a two-run single from Libby Asper. Cora Weirens followed with an RBI double to put the Storm ahead 3-1.

The Eagles battled back in the top of the third inning when they scored four runs, three on a home run.

But the resilient Storm did not allow the Eagles to enjoy the lead long. In the bottom of the inning, Fuls reached on an error, Weirens had a single, Mady Boettcher singled and then Halie Armstrong-Kipka came through with a two-run single to tie the game at five.

One inning later, Blais crushed a two-run homer that scored her

and Staci Meyer to put the Storm ahead 7-5.

But the pendulum swung in Apollo’s favor in the top of the fifth inning when several Storm miscues led to two runs as they knotted the game at 7-7.

The Eagles had a solo home run in the top of the sixth inning, but then the Storm rallied to earn the win.

“Anytime you put up nine runs you’re in a good spot to win a game,” Karna said.

Blais, one of the leading hitters from last year’s team, was potent at the plate. She finished with two extra base hits and three RBI. “We’ve been working with her this year to get more of that power swing going,” Karna

PHOTOS BY MARK KLAPHAKE

(above) Senior first baseman Kaitlyn Lewis tags out a runner trying to dive back into first base in the Storms exciting 9-8 victory April 25 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm play a doubleheader Tuesday, April 30 at Alexandria. (right) Teammates greet Alyssa Blais (18) at home plate after she ripped a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning in the Storm’s 9-8 victory April 25 in Sauk Rapids. Blais had three RBI in the game.

“It’s nice to get out there and get a win.”

- Ken Karna

said. “Last year she was tters. one of our best hitters. ower She’s got so much power ying behind her we’re trying to adjust how she’ss attacking the ball and trying to get those homee run retty swings. That was pretty cool to see her put one out today.”

Because of the inarlier clement weather earlier torm in the month, the Storm ot of will be playing a lot ount games in a short amount el to of time. They travel ubleAlexandria for a doubleheader Tuesday, Aprill 30, then Fergus Falls for two efore Thursday, May 2 before urnahosting their own tournament Saturday, May 4.

“It felt like we haven’t played a game in a month,” Karna said.

“It’s nice to get out there and get a win. It gets crazy here real quick.”

Junior shortstop Chloe Stockinger fires the ball to first during the Storm’s one-run victory over Apollo High School April 25 in Sauk Rapids.

Sauk Rapids-Rice is 1-1 on the season.

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