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Saturday, March 2, 2019
Nominations open for citizen of the year SAUK RAPIDS — The city of Sauk Rapids is accepting nominations for the 2019 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year. Any Sauk Rapids citizen who has provided outstanding service to the community is eligible to be nominated. Nominees may be active in faith-based or civic organizations, boards or commissions, community groups or business activities. Nominees may also be leaders in human service work in the community or work diligently behind the scenes. Adults of any age will be considered for their past and present community work. Brochures can be picked up at the Sauk Rapids Government Center or at the service counter inside Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids. They are also available on the city’s website, http://www. ci.sauk-rapids. mn.us. Nominations are easy to submit and consist of up to one page of information indicating why this individual is deserving of the recognition. Nominations should be returned to the Sauk Rapids Government Center by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. They can be dropped off or mailed to 250 Summit Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379; or emailed to rolson@ci.saukrapids.mn.us. The Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year awards reception will be from 4:30-6 p.m. April 22 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. It is open to the public. For more information, call committee member Ross Olson at 320-258-5302 or visit the city’s website.
Bring on the snow
Vol. 164, No. 46
Club members happy with record totals, quality trails BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
GILMAN – With snow piles heaping in parking lots and yards, some Minnesotans say they are tired of winter. That is not the case with members of the Benton County Snowmobile Club. “Heaven,” said Delroy Rothstein, club president, when describing this season’s snowfall. “Snowmobile heaven. When I rode in today, the trails were nicer than I have ever seen them – ever.” The St. Cloud area received 27.6 inches of snow in February and nearly 50 inches total this season, according to Bob Weisman, St. Cloud State University’s meteorology professor. The accumulation combined with the cold weather has made the month a trail-rider’s dream. Rothstein said it has been five years since Benton County has had quality snowmobile trails. “Last year, we went out with
PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
Benton County Snowmobile Club members – Mike Waseka (from left), Cleve Johnston, Wayne Starry, Delroy Rothstein and Todd Starry – stand outside the club’s building in Gilman Feb. 27. The club is responsible for maintaining the 101 miles of snowmobile trails in Benton County.
the groomers one time towards spring,” Rothstein said. “The previous three years, we never started them up. So hopefully you can understand why we are excited
this year.” “This amount … surprises Still the season came as a even us,” Rothstein said. shock. With little snowfall prior to Mike Waseka, treasurer and mid-January, the club was expectClub page 5 ing another idle year.
Closing one door, opening another Glanzer retires from Good Shepherd Community BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Growing up with his grandfather next door, Bruce Glanzer became empathetic with the elder population at an early age. “I have a heart for older adults,” Glanzer said. “I have always admired their wisdom and knowledge.” Now, with over 42 years in the long-term care profession, Glanzer has retired from his position as president and chief executive officer of Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids.
OBITUARIES • Michael W. Chaika • June A. Gates • Judy M. Heintze • Patricia A. Soyka
Glanzer’s last day was Jan. 11, and he was recognized by Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger at the Feb. 25 city council meeting where Glanzer received an Extra Mile Award. With plans to become a physician, Glanzer took a job as a certified nursing assistant during college. After graduating and when it came time to sign papers for medical school, the Sauk Rapids resident said he simply could not do it. Glanzer’s path was rerouted. He was offered employment as an administrator for a 45-bed nursing home in Armour, S.D., with the understanding that if he did not enjoy the job after six PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER months, he could move on. That Bruce Glanzer, of Sauk Rapids, stands inside Good Shepherd was not the case. Community Feb. 27 in Sauk Rapids. Glanzer retired Jan. 11 after serving nearly 20 years as the long-term care facility’s chief executive Glanzer page 3 officer and president.
PUBLIC NOTICES • Watab Township Annual Meeting and Election - pg. 6B • Minden Township Annual Meeting and Election - pg. 7B • Sauk Rapids Township Annual Meeting and Election-pg. 11 • Benton County Public Hearing Notice, March 14 - pg. 7B • Benton County Public Hearing Notice, March 19 - pg. 6B • Benton County 2019 SCORE Grants - pg. 6B
• City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Meeting Minutes - pg. 11 • Benton County Advertisement for Bids - pg. 6B • Benton County Advertisement for Bids - CR 78 and CR 286 - pg. 6B • Assumed Name - Chakra Sound Garden - pg. 6B