TCN volume 71: issue 01

TRI-COUNTY NEWS Your Hometown News

Serving Eden Valle Valley, Kimball, Watkins and surrounding communities.

Volume 71, Issue 1 Thursday February 1, 2018

Inside this week: • Letter to the Editor about the Kimball Library, pages 2 and 6.

• Sandy Holthaus column, page 2.

• OBITUARY: Harlow Robinson, 85 formerly of Kimball; page 4.

• Card of thanks, page 4.

• Eden Valley Area Library monthly column, page 5.

• Powder Ridge, Legacy Building Solutions honored, page 6.

• EV-W, Kimball work together to raise money for students with cancer, page 7.

It’s Sno Daze Week at Eden Valley-Watkins What better way to break the cold monotony of winter than a good Sno Daze celebration. That’s what’s happening this week at Eden Valley-Watkins High School.

Monday afternoon was the variety show and coronation.

Breanna Walz and Gavin Klocker were crowned 2018 Sno Daze Queen and King. (See a page of the full court on page 11.)

Each day there’s a different dress-up theme day. Monday it was ’Merica Day, Tuesday Pajama Day, Wednesday Squad Day, Thursday is Nerds vs. Jocks Day, and Friday will be Extreme Eagle Spirit Day. Noon activities are scheduled for each day. Among them are Dodgeball tournaments Monday through Thursday, and the National Guard Confidence Course Friday.

EV-W students will be fi red up for all their sporting events throughout the week, too.

And the week fi nishes off with the EV-W Music Department Chili Supper from 4-8 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Congratulations to 2018 Sno Daze Queen Breanna Walz and King Gavin Klocker. (See full court photo on page 11.)

Staff photo by Jean Doran Matua.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, is Precinct Caucus Day in Minnesota • News of our students, page 7.

• Watkins Sportsmen’s Club fishing contest results, p. 7.

• Honor rolls: Kimball, page 9; EV-W, page 12.

• Kimball Wrestling celebrates 50 years, page 14.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, is designated Precinct Caucus Day in Minnesota.

This is the very fi rst step of involvement in state politics, helping the two political parties choose priorities and more. Each address is assigned a caucus location somewhere nearby, and there are separate caucuses for Democrats and Republicans.

We were sent the locations for Democratic caucuses nearby, but not Republican. The Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has provided a Caucus Finder at http://caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us. Enter your zip code and street to see where you need to go for either party.

(We could not look up all possible Republican caucus sites, so you’ll

have to do that for yourself.)

Meanwhile, here are the Democratic sites, kindly provided by the DFL. Kimball Area High School cafetorium is the site for Democrat residents in Kimball, Maine Prairie Township, and Luxemburg Township.

Eden Valley-Watkins High School is the site for Democrat residents in Eden Valley (north of Co. Rd. 9), and in Eden Lake Township.

Again, please use the Secretary of State’s Caucus Finder website for any other address, or to locate Republican caucuses.

Kimball Elementary to host school barn dance Free and open to the public, for all ages

• Minnesota REAL ID update, page 14.

• Kimball school board minutes, page 15.

• Bentrud to run for Stearns Co. Sheriff, page 17.

“In Brief” is on page 20.

Index Church & Obituaries. . . . . . . 4 Local Schools/Sports . . .7-14 Legals, Gov’t. . . . . . . . . . .14-17 Business Directories . . .16-17 Community Calendar . . . . . 18 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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A community barn dance is at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Kimball Area Community Education Center 14 Magnus Johnson St. S, in Kimball.

This is for students, teachers, parents, and community members; all are welcome.

Cristina Seaborn, a teaching artist with Central Minnesota Arts Board, has been teaching dances to the Kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Kimball Elementary School with music teacher Emma Hohulin, and physical education teacher Leah Merten.

In the week-plus of rehearsal, students of Kimball Elementary School will have learned to do circle dances, parallel line set dances, a square dance, and a waltz.

Please join us for this free barn dance. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors.

This award is made possible through a grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board, thanks to Fourth-graders rehearsing last week for the Kimball Elementary School barn dance to be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. this funds provided by the McKnight Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Kimball Area Community Education Center (formerly the St. John’s Lutheran Church building, at the base of the water tower). Everyone is invited for this free, fun, family event! Staff photo by Jean Doran Matua.

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor

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Sandy Holthaus

Perspective on Kimball Library Musical memories surrounding area. Our patrons

By Mayor Tammy Konz

By now you may have heard a conversation or two in the last few months regarding our community library, which is housed in Kimball City Hall. The Great River Regional Library (GRRL), which operates the Kimball branch library, will celebrate 50 years in the Kimball community in 2019. With its beginnings in the city offices nearly five decades ago, what has changed with our library since that time? Many new things and plans for the future as you’ll see below.

• Technology – Technology has changed the use of our library to the point where coming in and browsing for books is only one way to check out library materials. People still like their books but they are browsing the online collection first and then coming in to pick up their books. Like me, they still love holding a book in their hands and looking at pictures while reading to their children, grandchildren or for their own pleasure and entertainment, but they may be using the power of technology and the collection rather than looking through the shelves.

While the use of mobile devices and book downloads has changed the dynamics of a local library, the fact is that patrons requesting and checking out books has increased at our library and technology has made that possible. Technology has also increased usage of the library for internet use and computer access that serves everyone.

This is important for a local population who doesn’t have access to this technology and services at home.

• Programming – Programming has changed the purpose of our library. Local libraries are no longer a place to just check out books. They are community spaces to learn and meet new people. Our small local library offers many classes, speakers, activities and entertainment options. A few examples include painting classes, “1,000 Books By Kindergarten,” musical entertainment, technology training and the ever-popular “Summer Reading Program Ice Cream Social” and kick-off. Our library is a welcoming meeting ground for young and old located right in our own back yard.

• Serving a Larger Community with More Materials – GRRL is a regional system and partnering with, serving and offering resources to more than 30 communities. Their collection is our collection. Likewise, as a local branch library, Kimball offers services to several residents from the

cross two counties and 11 ZIP codes and include the townships of Maine Prairie, Kingston, Fairhaven and Forest City as well as the City of Watkins. Our branch also serves patrons from other hometown GRRL branches as they use our library to pick up materials.

In turn, these patrons come into Kimball and help our local economy by stopping at our local businesses. Families become familiar with the community and attend our schools. As mayor making frequent stops at the city offices, I am amazed at how many people use the book drop after hours showing the value of our library early in the morning and late in the evening.

• Space Needs – With all the changes mentioned above, our space needs have changed as well.

The Kimball Library staff and volunteers have had many conversations with the Kimball City Council for several years about the need for more space. The council has explored many options to help accommodate the growing community needs. This is a serious consideration and topic for the city council and we are supportive in addressing this need. We see the need for our library. We need to provide more space so the library continues to meet the growing needs of our community. At the same time, we need to be respectful of the Kimball Area Historical Society and the hard work they have done to preserve our historic building. Given these concerns, the council has met with several community resources to learn more. These meetings include staff from U.S. Representative Tom Emmer’s office, State Representative Jeff Howe, Great River Regional Library Board and staff and our Kimball Area Friends of the Library. The conclusion? The library has outgrown the current space, the city offices will remain in the city hall and we will continue to work with the Kimball Area Historical Society to care for the historic city hall. Representative Howe helped us identify a State of Minnesota library building matching grant, a bill he sponsored, that may help us make a building project in Kimball a reality. We are learning more about the grant as it is helping guide us in developing a plan that will identify the building space, the resources and support needed to qualify and be awarded these funds.

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Funny how songs can trigger memories. I was at an 80th birthday/pre-funeral celebration recently, yes you read that right, pre-funeral celebration, for a friend of ours. He didn’t want to wait until he died to have all his friends and family gather so he did it now. Smart and fun. The band there was from the St. Cloud area and they played fun songs from the 50s and 60s. One of those songs was “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes” by Bobby Vee. Even I am too young for this 1950s song, but I remember a Summer in 1979 where I heard that song every day.

I took a babysitting job for a family in Schroeder. I was too young to drive so I rode my bike down Highway 61 towards Temperance River every day that Summer. The family had two great kids, Christina and Jason. Their house right on Lake Superior. After breakfast we’d pack a lunch and a guitar and head down to the water.

There was no beach on their shore, just rocks. We’d run from rock to rock and play tag. One of those days I was trying to reach out and catch a boat that Jason had made and next thing I new I had flipped over right into the water cracking my forehead on the way down.

Even in July that water hits you like a bucket of ice. I think I was out before I was in, but I ended up with a bloody gash on my head. After that, their mom asked if we’d stick around the house for a couple of weeks in case I had a concussion.

It didn’t take very long and we were bored. Then we dug out some old records. I had never heard of Bobby Vee. I thought he was Bobby Vinton, but this was a different guy altogether. He played songs that were fun to make up dance moves.

We choreographed every song on the album. “Rubber ball, I’ll come bouncing back to you” was our favorite until we heard the “Night has a Thousand Eyes.” I can still see Christina and Jason screaming the lyrics at the top of their lungs with me. The neighbors probably thought we were wackadoodle!

(As I type this, I have Alexa playing the song for me. I am smiling at the memory.) I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night, but I can sing every word of these songs! Celebrate your life, dance and sing! Peace, Sandy “So remember when you tell those little white lies that the night has a thousand eyes.” ~ Bobby Vee

Almond Crusted Tilapia 2 eggs 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon garlic pepper 1 cup ground almonds 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 8 (6 ounce) tilapia fi llets 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dusting 6 tablespoons butter salt to taste 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 8 sprigs parsley 8 lemon wedges

Beat the eggs with the lemon pepper and garlic pepper until blended; set aside. Stir together ground almonds with 1 cup of Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish until combined; set aside.

Dust the tilapia fi llets with flour, and shake off excess. Dip the tilapia in egg, then press into the almond mixture.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia in melted butter until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium, and season fi llets with salt if desired. Sprinkle the tilapia with the remaining Parmesan cheese, cover, and continue cooking until the Parmesan cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the tilapia to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley springs and lemon wedges to serve.

Blackened Tuna

1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning.

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. When oil is nearly smoking, place steaks in pan. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until blackened. Turn steaks, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Baked Salmon

1/4 cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 4 (4 ounce) fi llets salmon salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, for garnish Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

In a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard, and honey.

Set aside. In another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.

Brush each salmon fi llet lightly with honey mustard mixture, and sprinkle the tops of the fi llets with the bread crumb mixture.

Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with a wedge of lemon.

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What’s happening Stearns County Cancer Ride and Fun Run The 6th annual Stearns County Cancer Ride and Fun Run will be this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2 and 3. Proceeds this year will go to the Keller Family Community Foundation; see www.snowball cancer.org for more details. FREE to participate in the Fun Run starting at the Snow Cruisers’

Clubhouse in Richmond Feb. 2, 6-10 p.m., and Feb. 3, noon-7 p.m. Silent auction is noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Snow Cruisers’ Clubhouse. Contact Nick Vossen at (320) 290-0090 or Wayne DuHoux at (320) 250-8941 for more information.

Community EARLY DEADLINE for Feb. 15: 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9

Kimball Class of 1969 meets Feb. 3 The Kimball Class of 1969 will 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the meet for coffee and breakfast at Triple R Grill & Bar.

Candlelight Hike at Lake Maria State Park Lake Maria State Park’s annual Candlelight Hike will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3.

An approximately one-mile of trail through the Lake Maria forest will be lit by candle luminaries. The trail begins and ends at the heated trail center building. You may walk the trail or use snowshoes. There will also be a supervised bonfire along the trail.

Refreshments will be served. If the windchill is below -20 degrees F,

we’ll need to cancel the Hike.

For trail conditions and directions, call the park office at (763) 878-2325.

There is a $7 park vehicle entrance fee for those without an annual permit.

Lake Maria State Park is located approximately seven miles northwest of Monticello, 10 miles northeast of Annandale and five miles north of Maple Lake on Wright County Highway 111.

Watkins Sr. Citizens Valentine Party Feb. 8 Watkins Senior Citizens plan their Valentine’s Day Party at the St. Anthony Manor Thursday, Feb. 8. Social time is at 11 a.m., and serving a roast beef dinner at 11:30 a.m. The cost for the dinner is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. We will crown a king and queen at that time.

Please sign up before Feb. 2,

so we may know how many to prepare for. Sign up sheets are at St. Anthony Manor, or call Ruth at (320) 764-6431, or Rachel at (320) 764-2784.

We would be interested in having new members join our club. If interested, please sign up for the Valentine’s Day Party. We will collect dues for this year.

GNTC presents BINGO: The Winning Musical Great Northern Theatre Company has scheduled performances Feb. 9, 10, 11, and 15, 16, 17, and 18, at Great Blue Heron Supper Club in Cold Spring.

Tickets are $40 to include show, dinner, tax, gratuities and

ticketing fees. Show times are evening: 5:30 social, 6:30 dinner, 7:30 show; matinee: 12 noon social, 1 p.m. dinner, 2 p.m. show.

ASL (American Sign Language Interpretation) is Sunday, Feb. 11.

Kimball Historical Society board meeting The Kimball Area Historical the Kimball City Hall. Meeting is Society board meeting will be held open for anyone interested in the at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, in planning of activities for 2018.

Kimball Lions Fish Fry Feb. 16 The Kimball Lions annual first Friday of Lent Fish Fry is scheduled for Feb. 16. Same great food, just a different location, at Generations Ballroom in Kimball, from 4:307:30 p.m. Adults are $9, children 12 and younger are $4, and children 5 and younger are free.

The Lions will serve their great fish, potato salad, beans, bread,

dessert and beverage of coffee, milk and water. Generations bar will be open. All proceeds from this fish fry will go to Mitchell Jansky, Kimball Area High School senior going through cancer treatments. Come for a dinner out and support your local Lions, serving your community!

Stearns History Museum Know-It-All Trivia Challenge The Stearns History Museum will host an in-house trivia challenge Saturday, Feb. 24, at noon.

Groups of 2-6 people will answer a variety of questions from space travel to local Stearns County history. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winning teams and everyone is encouraged to come early and take a stroll through the museum.

Cost for the Challenge is $5 per person which includes freshly

made popcorn and hot chocolate or coffee.

Get a group of your friends together to spend a relaxing afternoon playing trivia and exploring the Stearns History Museum.

Attendance is limited, so reserve a team spot today. Contact Julianne at (320) 253-8424, or joconnell@ stearns-museum.org, to register or for more information.

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February 1, 2018

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Church & Obits

Harlow Robinson of Fergus Falls, formerly of Kimball, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.

He was 85.

Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, 301 E. Washington Ave., Fergus Falls. Visitation was from 1-3 p.m. with funeral services at 3 p.m. Refreshments followed.

Harlow Dale Robinson was born in Kimball Aug. 7, 1932, to Waldo and Joyce (Spray) Robinson.

He was the eldest of four brothers. Harlow was baptized at the Kimball Church of Christ, and his faith was a major passion and focus throughout his life. He graduated from Kimball High School in 1950.

While in school, he enjoyed participating in all sports and many other school activities. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and was stationed at several bases in the United States and Germany. After leaving the Air Force, he earned a bachelor degree from Minnesota Bible College.

He was married to Betty Wyss, and to this union were born daughter Michelle, and sons Victor and Vincent.

Harlow had many occupations throughout his life including minister, insurance claims adjuster, private detective, insurance and real estate agent, farmer and real estate investor. He also spent many years as a staff sergeant in the Minnesota National Guard.

In 1992, Harlow married one of his former high school classmates,

Margaret Jacobson-Webb. She was his true sole mate and they spent many happy years together traveling and visiting friends and family.

They had many special memories of their adventures spending winters in Arizona.

Harlow battled alcoholism for many years, but through the help of Margaret, Alcoholics Anonymous and many friends, he overcame his addiction. He used his understanding of the disease to mentor and minister to others with addiction issues and was an AA leader. He and Margaret used their talents and resources to establish a halfway house called Rewind in Perham, Minn. Harlow felt this was one of his greatest accomplishments in life, and he was happy to be part of helping so many others tackle their chemical dependency issues.

During the final years of life, Harlow suffered from Parkinson’s Disease, and was a resident at the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.

Again, he turned his suffering from a disease into an opportunity to help others and was one of the founders of the first Parkinson’s Support Group at the Veterans Home. He also had a fun time with activities at the Home and was a member of the Veterans Home Choir.

Harlow had a very outgoing personality and was able to relate to almost anyone. He had a great sense of humor and to his dying day, he loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed family reunions

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Cards of Thanks

Obituary Harlow Robinson, 85

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Thanks for Blood Drive The American Red Cross visited Eden Valley on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this blood drive a success.

Thank you to the Legion and the Legion Auxiliary for serving in the canteen and picking up the tab for the snacks. Thank you to the members of Assumption Church for serving the meal for the workers. Thanks to the American Dairy Association for the donation of the butter and cheese. Thanks to all who helped advertise; the TriCounty News, EV-W Voice, other local papers, marquee, churches, (he referred to them as “family local businesses, and radio rebellions”) and getting together with friends and family to visit, play cards, and mostly build relationships. His stories of his childhood in Kimball were legendary, but always heard with a degree of skepticism due the extraordinary To wrap up Catholic Schools events he described.

Week, The Knights of Columbus Harlow was preceded in death and Holy Cross School are hostby his parents, brother Roger ing a spaghetti supper at Holy Robinson, and stepsons Raymond Cross School, 10672 County Road Webb and Robert Webb.

8, Marty. The event is 4:30 to He is survived by his wife 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3.

Margaret; daughter Michelle (and Robert) Damon of Apple Valley, son Victor (and Kathy) Robinson of Rochester, son Vincent (and The St. Anthony Youth Breakfast Annette Nelson) Robinson of is planned for 8:30 a.m. to Lake Benton, grandchildren Brad 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the (and Hannah) Damon, Leah Church of St. Anthony in Watkins.

Damon, Thane Robinson, Liberty The cost is a free-will offering.

Robinson, Londyn Robinson, and They will serve French toast, Hunter Robinson; great-grand- caramel rolls, sausage, hashson Pax Damon; brothers Wallace browns, scrambled eggs, (and Judy) Robinson of Miramar Beach, Fla., and Colin (and Carol) Robinson of Colorado City, Colo.; What do sewing and love have in sister-in-law Elaine Robinson of Coon Rapids; step-children Barb common? It’s the “Stitch Your Life (and Bob) Loscheider, Rick (and in Love” brunch held at 9:30 a.m.

Audrey) Webb, Sandy Webb, and Thursday, Feb. 8, at St. John’s Russ Webb; and 16 step-grand- Lutheran Church in Annandale. children, 18 step-great-grandchil- Kathy Herheim of Maple Lake dren, and numerous nieces and will share the beauty and joy of machine embroidery, musician nephews.

Ken Schumacher of Annandale will strum and sing his songs of love, and speaker Lisa Cassman

stations.

A special thank you to the school: staff, students, administration, facility use, janitors, kitchen help, and everyone else who had a hand in helping make the day run as smoothly as possible.

A warm hearted “thank you” to the donors, nice to see all the familiar faces coming back each time. The end result was 90 units collected and ready for hospitals to help patients in need!

There are two more donation dates set for 2018 in Eden Valley: Monday, April 30, and Wednesday, Aug. 8.

Church Happenings

Spaghetti supper at Holy Cross School Feb. 3 The meal includes pasta, marinara with ground beef and/or Alfredo sauce, salad, garlic bread, and beverages. Adults are $7, children older than 6 are $4, and age 5 and younger are free.

St. Anthony Youth Breakfast Feb. 4 applesauce, and beverages.

The breakfast will be served by St. Anthony youth and will benefit youth and religious education programming. Special thanks to Dave Stang and Catholic United Financial for supporting this project.

Christian Women’s Club meets Feb. 8 of Brainerd will share her story called “New You, New Life,” where she will talk about loving, accepting and enjoying who you really are.

All women are invited, so call Ardelle at (320) 274-8336, Betsy at (320) 274-5419, or email lilred. schramm@gmail.com, for reservations. This is a Stonecroft Ministries event.

Men’s Retreat coming to Assumption and St. Anthony Save the date for an Ecclesia Domestica Men’s Retreat at the Assumption Church in Eden Valley, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Together with a few Catholic priests, laymen are leading this group’s effort to renew Catholic families by strengthening Catholic men. Steeped in the rich teachings and customs of our Catholic faith, Ecclesia Domestica

is calling men to a real awakening in the Church. Free will offerings will be accepted. This is open to all men (confirmation students or 16 and older). More information can be found on their website at www. ecclesiadomestica.net. You can register on the website or by contacting either parish office at (320) 453-2788, or (320) 764-2755.

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Community

February 1, 2018

Check it Out!

By Sue Sheil

What’s happening at the Eden Valley Area Library?

February is National Library Lovers’ Month, so it’s time to celebrate. Of course, it’s also National Canned Food Month and I’m not sure where to go with that one.

To lead the celebration, we have Delilah Topp reading her first 100 books for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program, and she did it in just one month. Way to go, Delilah. Hopefully, lots more families will be joining the fun. Call 453-4434, or stop by the library to learn more.

Those book challenges aren’t just for the pre-kindergarten set.

We are offering the 2018 Eden Valley Area Library Reading Challenge. Stop in and fi ll out a challenge sheet. Set a goal for how many books you think you can read in 2018 and see how you do.

It might be fun to challenge your family and friends to see who can read the most. We’ll look forward to publicizing our patrons’ favorite books.

Our Genealogy Area has an amazing addition. Check out the booklet, Eden Valley Area History by author Donald Kjar. It includes brief histories of Eden Lake, Luxemburg, St. Nicholas, Manannah, Forest Prairie Township, City of Eden Valley and Watkins. Did you know that in March of 1931 Eden Valley was recognized as the largest tobacco shipping point in Minnesota with approximately 550,000 pounds being shipped?

Story Hour for Friday, Feb. 9, will feature a Valentine’s Day

theme with a patriotic theme for Feb. 23. Each story hour is actionpacked with stories, songs, videos, crafts and activities. Registration is free, and can be done by contacting Judy at jjthielen@meltel. net, or (320) 266-5515. Hope to see you there.

We have movies on the big screen right here in Eden Valley.

Our movies are shown on an 18-foot viewing area in the Community Center. Free to the public, we also offer complimentary popcorn, beverage and craft. Movies for February include “Cars 3” showing at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, and “Wonder” showing at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. Come and join the fun.

Monday, Feb. 12, marks the beginning of our annual Creative Writing and Drawing Contest in cooperation with Eden Valley Elementary School teachers. It’s for children in grades K through 6. All children are given a theme to work with and their papers are displayed throughout the library and Community Center. The papers are judged by our library volunteers. A winner is chosen from each classroom (that’s as many as 20 winners!) and will be part of our Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 14. Mayor Brent Bengtson will be on hand to present the winners with an award and a certificate. It’s always delightful to see the creative and heartfelt papers that are submitted.

Ellen Ellickson wants to remind you that the Eden Valley Area Book Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Up for discussion will be “My Sister’s Keeper,”

EV-W Senior Dining Feb. 5-9

Please call at least one day in advance. Meals may be picked up.

Monday: Sloppy Joe, potato salad, corn, bun/margarine, fresh orange, milk.

Tuesday: Salmon, baked potato/sour cream, mixed vegetables, dinner roll/margrine, slice pie, milk.

Wednesday: Vegetable beef soup, tuna salad sandwich, pea & cheese salad, crackers/margarine, apple brown Betty, milk.

Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes/gravy, creamed peas, bread/margarine, cream cheesecherry bar, milk.

Friday: Italian meat sauce, spaghetti noodles, lettuce/dressing/cauliflower, garlic bread/

margarine, apricots, milk.

Suggested donation for those 60 or older is $4, under 60 is $7.

Eden Valley diners are served at the Civic Center (attached to the city offices building), and should reserve a meal by calling Theresa Schlangen at (320) 453-8375.

Watkins diners are served at St. Anthony Manor, and should call Jayne Otley at (320) 764-5615 for reservation by 1 p.m. the day before your meal. Both sites serve at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. This service is through Lutheran Social Service, funded in part by a contract from the Area Agency on Aging with funding from the Federal Older Americans Act through the Minnesota Board on Aging.

Kimball Senior Dining Feb. 5-9

Monday “500”: Goulash, seven-layer salad, cauliflower, wheat bread, sliced peaches.

Tuesday: Swiss steak, onion roasted potatoes, beets, wheat bread, frosted white cake.

Wednesday: Spaghetti, sauce, salad, applesauce, garlic bread, chocolate pudding.

Thursday: Chicken/dressing casserole, green beans, cucumbers & onions, bread, grapes.

Friday-Bingo: Breaded fish, Rosemary roasted potatoes, broccoli Normandy, wheat bread, peanut butter cookie.

Euchre anytime there are enough players.

1% milk is served with every meal. Menu is subject to change.

Suggested contribution for persons 60+ and volunteers is $7.75– $4, or what you can afford. Guests under 60 pay $7.75.

The coffee pot is on by 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday.

For more information, call Rosalea Hoeft at (320) 398-2211 ext. 13, between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Gift dining booklets are available at the Senior Dining Site and the Harvest Bank in Kimball.

Partially funded under contract with the Central Minnesota Council of Aging as part of the Older Americans Act and administered

by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud.

by Jodi Picoult. It’s about the difficult choices a family must make when a child is diagnosed with a serious disease and is Ms. Picoult’s 11th novel.

There’s an upcoming author visit, so mark your calendars. Rosie Hartwig-Benson, a Litchfield resident, will speak at the Eden Valley Area Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3. Her book, Petals of Distinction is a story that leans on faith, friends and physicians – one day at a time. You won’t want to miss this inspirational speaker.

Rosie’s books will be available for purchase. Marilyn Peterson wants you to know there will be refreshments and everyone is welcome.

Until next month, we’ll see you at the library.

Sue Sheil

Program to receive funding for supports for older adults Rural Stearns Faith in Action receives funding under Older Americans Act program to provide supports to older adults.

Assumption Community’s outreach program Rural Stearns Faith in Action is pleased to announce that the program has been approved to receive funding through the Council on Aging to assist with outreach and service offering to our older adults in most communities of Stearns County and the St. Cloud metro area.

Rural Stearns Faith in Action is a program designed to support those at risk of hospitalization and long-term care placement, individuals who are vulnerable older adults needing support from volunteers and staff to successfully remain in their homes.

Services that the organization provides include transportation, chore services, respite care, caregiver support and support planning/coordination of services and care.

To volunteer or receive more information, please visit: www. ruralstearnsfia.org.

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Awards dished out for food safety Two food establishments in Stearns County were recognized by the Board of Commissioners at their Jan. 23, meeting for their efforts in food safety. Staff from the Environmental Services Department presented the 2017 Food Safety Awards to a school and a restaurant.

Holy Family School in Albany and Powder Ridge in Kimball were the two entities that were acknowledged. These establishments demonstrated outstanding performance in the area of food safety.

Every year, since 2003, Stearns County’s Environmental Services Department has issued Food Safety Awards to one school and one restaurant within the County.

The awards are presented to those establishments that do an excellent job promoting food safety in their business year after year.

Commissioners recognized both Powder Ridge and the Holy Family School with a plaque for their outstanding achievement.

Julie Voit and Janet Koopmeiners accepted the award from the Board of Commissioners on

Powder Ridge food service managers Mary Heid (left) and Joel Ryan (right) were honored Jan. 23 by the Stearns County Board of Commissioners with the 2017 Food Safety Award. Submitted photo. behalf of Holy Family School.

Joel Ryan and Mary Heid, Food Service Managers for Powder Ridge, received the plaque from the Board.

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mental Services Department is responsible for inspections of restaurants located within the county. Stearns County licenses approximately 400 food establishments.

Legacy Building Solutions honored

By Byron Westrich Each year the Central Minnesota Conference gives out a Distinguished Service Award to a person or a group who have contributed an outstanding effort towards their school. Kimball is proud to announce that Legacy Building Solutions is the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Service Award for their contributions to the Kimball schools.

Legacy building solutions have contributed in many areas of our athletic and schools programs.

Thank you for your contributions towards making Kimball schools a better place. Pictured in this photo are Ben and Ellie Fox along with activities director Byron Westrich. Ben and Ellie accepted this award on behalf of Legacy Building Solutions on Friday Jan. 26, at the Wrestling meet vs. Eden Valley Watkins.

A big thank you goes out to this company for helping Kimball make improvements towards our school. Congratulations to Legacy Building Solutions on this award.

Receiving the Distinguised Service Award for their contributions to the Kimball schools are, from left are Ben and Ellie Fox, and Byron Westrich. Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.

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TRI-COUNTY NEWS Kimball Library (from page 2) • Library Building Exploratory Committee – Who is this group working on a library building plan for our community? A small group of concerned citizens, business people, Friends of the Library members, school personnel and area township representatives and residents who value the library. We have met over the summer and the fall in work sessions to 1) Discuss the current library space situation and needs, 2) Identify possible property locations and discuss their feasibility, 3) Consider development needs in the community along with the library needs, 4) Better understand current and future library patron needs, and 5) Move these ideas forward to an actionable plan. We kicked off our time together by learning from a St. Cloud area builder on how a small community building project can happen if everyone works together. And in addition to meeting and planning, this group is also visiting other branch libraries around the area and state to learn as much as we can.

• Vision for the Community Library Building – The committee’s vision for the building location and space is that it serves people of all ages and socioeconomic groups, that it is an open, accessible learning and gathering space, and that the physical space and location are safe, accessible and close to businesses and schools so the community library space complements other economic and community activities.

This committee’s plan also recognizes and addresses that the library is only open 20 hours per week, and as a result, how could this space address other community needs. Our plan involves a community space in addition to the library. This community space would be the programming space for the library but would also be designed to be open and accessible for community meetings and family events. I have received questions about the Willow Creek Park Kimball Lion’s shelter meeting these community space needs so why more? Our Lion’s shelter is an important asset in our community and I do not foresee any change to the rental and usage of that building for larger community gatherings. But because of the lack of indoor plumbing for the shelter, it makes winter-month usage more difficult. The library

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Hockey boys stumble through challenging week

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer River Lakes dropped three games last week; Tuesday, Jan. 23, Alexandria 5-River Lakes 3; played at Paynesville Arena; shots on goal favored Alexandria, 30-15; Thursday, Jan. 25, Fergus Falls 4-River Lakes 1; played at Fergus Falls Community Arena; shots on goal favored River Lakes, 28-20; Saturday, Jan. 27, Minneapolis 6-River Lakes 0; played at Parade Ice Garden; shots on goal favored Minneapolis, 22-15.

Alexandria Game

First Period – Scoring: ALEX - Dropik Goal (even strength) (Birkeland) 5:01; ALEX - Westlund Goal (power play) (Strong, Doherty) 14:14. Penalties: Westlund, ALEX (Minor, 2 min.) 11:08; Johnson,

RVRLKS (Minor, 2 min) 14:04.

Goalie Changes: None. Second Period – Scoring: ALEX - Westlund Goal (even strength) 4:30; RVRLKS - Madison Goal (even strength) (Nelson, Blattner) 10:06; RVRLKS - Madison Goal (even strength) (Nelson) 10:06. Penalties: ALEX (Minor, 2 min.) 1:08; Birkeland, ALEX (Minor, 2 min.) 1:08; Pesta, ALEX (Minor, 2 min.) 6:06. Goalie Changes: None. Third Period – Scoring: ALEX - Revering Goal (power play) (Strong, Doherty) 12:49; ALEX - Stender Goal (even strength) (Treat, Jenson) 13:56; RVRLKS - Johnson Goal (power play) (Madison, Blattner) 16:49.

Penalties: Nelson, RVRLKS (Minor, 2 min.) 11:29; Jenson, ALEX (Minor, 2 min.) 14:54; Pesta,

ALEX (Minor, 2 min.) 15:30. Goalie Changes: None.

Fergus Falls Game First Period – Scoring: FERGUS - Brimhall Goal (even strength) (Shelstad, Young) 13:48; FERGUS - Longtin Goal (even strength) (Wentworth, Zierden) 15:47.

Penalties: None. Goalie Changes: None. Second Period – Scoring: RVRLKS - Johnson Goal (shorthanded) (Johnson) 8:34; FERGUS - Shelstad Goal (even strength) (Young, Brimhall) 10:55. Penalties: Johnson, RVRLKS (Roughing, Minor, 2 min.) 3:56; Terwisscha, RVRLKS (Interference, Minor, 2 min.) 4:34; Nelson, RVRLKS (Roughing, Minor, 2 min.) 6:44; Brimhall, FERGUS (CrossChecking, Minor, 2 min.) 14:33.

community space is an ideal space for more small-to-medium-sized gatherings. And as many libraries around the state have told us about their own building plans, they only wished they had more space as their current space is in high demand.

As mayor and a library patron, I am excited to see our committee’s enthusiasm for this project.

It shows how working together can make a difference. It also shows people of all ages in our community that there are many people who care about our community and its future. What’s next for the group? We are putting together a schedule of community presentations beginning in February and March to share more about the project and to learn more, too. We are gathering stories and feedback from library patrons on what they would like to see in this community library space. We are putting together a fundraising plan for the matching grant. And we are working to finalize the location and building site for the library.

You will be hearing more from myself and others on the committee with periodic updates on events, building plans, presentations and opportunities in the TriCounty News over the next several months. I encourage you to ask me questions or contact me with ideas.

As a mother and grandmother, I will close with a personal testimony on what the Kimball branch of the GRRL meant to me and my family. I was a stay-at-home mother of six children. We had little resources, but I would load my kids in a wagon, walk them down to the library for a program or to check out books. It was fun to return home from a library visit and watch them sit and read their new books after spending time meeting other families and discovering new books in the collection. This family outing, this important learning opportunity and this free entertainment was available to me in my own backyard. I look forward to making that possible for generations to come.

Tammy Konz Tammy Konz is the mayor of the city of Kimball, local business owner, Kimball Area Friends of the Library member and City of Kimball Library Building Committee member.

Goalie Changes: None. Third Period – Scoring: FERGUS Longtin Goal (power play) (Hoffman) 8:15. Penalties: Cremer, RVRLKS (Tripping, Minor, 2 min.)

7:19; Nelson, RVRLKS (Slashing, Minor, 2 min.) 10:12; Zierden, FERGUS (Tripping, Minor, 2 min.) 10:55; Wentworth, FERGUS (Tripping, Minor, 2 min.) 16:36.

Goalie Changes: None.

Minneapolis Game First Period – Scoring: MPLS - Gholl Goal (even strength) (Erickson, Goff) 4:02. Penalties: Pientka, RVRLKS (Tripping, Minor, 2 min.) 4:02. Goalie Changes: None. Second Period – Scoring: MPLS - Erickson Goal (even strength) (Sorock) 13:48; MPLS - Sorock Goal (even

strength) (Miller) 16:05; MPLS - Erickson Goal (even strength) (Sorock) 16:27. Penalties: Howard,C RVRLKS (Holding, Minor, 2 min.)t 10:13; MPLS (Minor, 2 min.) 17:00; Nelson, RVRLKS (Minor, 2 min.)R 17:00. Goalie Changes: None.f Third Period – Scoring: MPLSa - Sorock Goal (even strength)s 6:21; MPLS - Erickson Goals (even strength) (Tuli Eisenbeis)i 8:56. Penalties: Nelson, RVRLKSt (Kneeing, Minor, 2 min.) 8:36;t Stevens, MPLS (Slashing, Minor, 2 min.) 10:19; Perkins, RVRLKSo (Slashing, Minor, 2 min.) 10:19;t Mullin, MPLS (Tripping, Minor,M 2 min.) 14:40. Goalie Changes:C w None. i n s a s C

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TRI-COUNTY NEWS Two communities come together, for good

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Any sporting event where Eden Valley-Watkins and Kimball face off is usually highly anticipated.

Last week’s girls’ basketball game, hosted at Kimball, took on a different tone.

Instead of rivalry, the two communities came together in throngs to support two of their own: Eden Valley-Watkins’ 5-year-old Alizabeth Ludwig, and Kimball’s 18-year-old Mitchell Jansky.

Both students were diagnosed in December with cancer, and both are being treated at the U of M Children’s Hospital in St. Paul. Alizabeth is fighting

and group counseling for children, teens, adults, and couples.

The Village greatly appreciates the support of the Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation.

The Village has offices in 15 communities across North Dakota and Minnesota. Its programs and services include counseling, addiction treatment, in-home family therapy, mentoring, financial counseling, employee assistance programs, and business training.

For more information, visit www.TheVillageFamily.org, or call (800) 627-8220.

Mitchell Jansky, surrounded by friends, walked onto the court when the Jansky family 50/50 ticket was drawn as a winner.

Staff photos by Marguerite Laabs.

News of our Students College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, dean’s list (Requires 3.75 g.p.a.)

Watkins Sportsmen’s Club fishing contest

From Watkins, DeJuliannie

The 2018 prizes, winners, and ticket numbers are listed below:

Ashley

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse dean’s list, fall semester 2017-2018 From Watkins, Kayla Kuechle, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Exercise Science-Fitness Track

University of WisconsinRiver Falls dean’s list From Kimball, Allie Seth

Minnesota Autism Resource website now available to support autism community

Crowdsourcing allows community to contribute content

The Minnesota Autism Resource website is now available for youth and adults with autism as well as parents, teachers, social service and health care professionals and others to get and share information about autism spectrum disorders and related conditions (ASD).

“This new website is just one part of our commitment to improve autism services in Minnesota,” said Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper. “We want Minnesotans interested in autism to have the opportunity to connect with one another, share and learn about autism, and access our state’s services and supports for people with autism.

Community participation will

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B-lymphoblastic leukemia, and Mitchell osteosarcoma in his right knee. Both have begun chemotherapy.

At Tuesday’s game, Jan. 23, there was a half-time donation dash, 50/50 drawing, and burger sales at the concession stand (with donated Schiefelbein beef).

A healthy crowd turned out to support these two young people and their families as they begin the great fight ahead of them.

Both Alizabeth and Mitchell have pages on www.caringbridge. org where you can follow their The half-time donation dash was one of several fundraisers at the Jan. 23 Kimball v. Eden Valley-Watkins girls’ basketball journeys. They and their families game in Kimball. Proceeds were split between the Ludwig and Jansky families. welcome your prayers.

Girls 360º Group receives grant from Women’s Fund The Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to The Village Family Service Center’s Girls 360º Group in St. Cloud. The grant funding allows the agency to provide an eight-week session of the group.

Girls 360º Group helps girls by educating them on a full spectrum (360 degrees) of topics relevant to a teenage girl’s life. The group is targeted toward those with low self-confidence and low self-esteem.

The Village Family Service Center in St. Cloud provides a variety of behavioral health care services, including family, individual,

Community

drive the website’s success.”

A key strategy for the Minnesota Autism Resource website is crowdsourcing content, where individuals and organizations submit content for posting on the website.

This is a way to keep the website continually growing and evolving based on community needs and input.

Other key features of the website include: • A map showing locations of Minnesota autism-related organizations; • A calendar of autism-related events; • Links to organizations, tools and information with info on a variety of autism-related topics; • A job board where autism organizations can post employment opportunities;

• A multimedia gallery with autism-related videos.

To submit content, suggest ideas for the website or ask questions, organizations and individuals need to fi ll out a form in the Contact Us section on the site.

Content guidelines have been established to ensure content is relevant and not in any way promotional, political, discriminatory or offensive.

The website, funded by the Minnesota Legislature at the recommendation of the state’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force, was developed in a collaborative effort between the Minnesota departments of Human Services, Education, Health and Employment and Economic Development.

The contest was at Clear Lake in Watkins Saturday, Jan. 27.

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See photo on page 20.

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Kimball lady hoopsters lose to Maple Lake

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs lost at Maple Lake last Friday, Jan. 26, by a 57-44 final mark. The Irish jumped all over Kimball from the start as they stormed out to 27-12 halftime lead.

In the second half, the Cubs battled back and were able to cut the lead to 11 points, but the Irish kept the pedal down and took the win.

Abbey Schiefelbein played well for Kimball, scoring a career high 10 points. She also had three steals

and three assists. Katie Spaulding worked hard inside, grabbing eight rebounds while scoring 5 points. Kenzie Leither took a defensive charge for the Cubs, and Erin O’Brien had four assists to lead in that category. Maple Lake moves to 11-5 (6-3 in the CMC) and the Cubs drop to 8-10 (4-5 in the conference).

“It seemed we came out flat tonight, as we dug ourselves a hole early that we couldn’t recover

from against a good Maple Lake team. We did show a lot of character, however in the second half as we battled back and did a lot of positive things,” said Coach Jeremy Kuechle. Kimball Scoring: Madelyn Hunt, 2; Abbey Schiefelbein, 10; Rachel Utecht, 3; Kenzie Leither, 4; Ashley Schindele, 12; Sidney Schreiner, 5; Katie Spaulding, 5; Erin O’Brien, 3.

Lady Cubs face Eagles on special fund-raising night

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Eden Valley-Watkins defeated Kimball, 56-41, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, but the real winners that night were the families of Mitchell Jansky from Kimball and Alizabeth Ludwig from Eden Valley-Watkins, who received more than $1,550 from donation tubs, hamburger sales, and a raffle. “There was a large crowd on hand for the game, and it was heart-warming to see two neighboring communities come together and show their support. Many thanks go to all the volunteers and donations made and to all those who participated in this momentous event,” said Coach Jeremy Kuechle.

Erin O’Brien scored the first two field goals for Kimball and the lead changed hands at a notorious rate, until Kenzie Leither knocked down a three pointer to tie the score at the halftime break, 25-25.

With the Cubs trailing 38-34 at the nine-minute mark, the Eagles made a 16-0 run to take a 54-34 lead with 2:33 to play, as the Cubs hit a wall offensively and EV-W prevailed.

“It was a fun game and the stands were packed. I only wish we could have sustained our effort a little longer and made it a little more interesting at the end.

This is a very good team we played tonight; our girls played hard and I am very proud of them. It was also truly remarkable to see so many people from rival communities come watch and come together for the support of these two families … something much bigger than the game itself,” Coach Kuechle said. Kimball Scoring: Rachel Utecht, 5; Kenzie Leither, 5; Ashley Schindele, 13; Katie Spaulding, 1; Erin O’Brien, 17.

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Hine drills trey as buzzer sounds, Kimball wins thriller

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Senior center Weston Hine picked up a loose ball, turned toward the basket, launched a three-point shot, and everyone watched as the clock moved to zeros and the buzzer ushered in Hine’s converted basket. The Cubs picked up a buzzer-beating road victory over Belgrade-BrootenElrosa, 45-44, last Thursday, Jan. 25.

Kimball jumped out to an early lead and played pretty well defensively the whole first half. The Cubs were up 26-12 before BBE scored the final four points of the half.

In the second stanza, Kimball struggled with handling the ball, making easy shots and playing good defense. With under a minute to play, the Cubs led by a point, but the Jaguars sunk a three pointer at the 5.8-second mark and took a two-point advantage.

Coach Klein called a timeout to set up a play, but BBE had a foul to give; and they used with 3.3 seconds left. Kimball used another timeout to set up a half-court play. The ball was inbounded to Hayden Gagnon, who lost control of the pass. Weston Hine quickly gathered it up and had the presence of mind to take the shot immediately. The three-pointer (his first ever attempt) banked off the glass and penetrated the net as the buzzer sounded.

“The players celebrated as we won 45-44. It was an unbelievable finish. I was most happy with the fact that Weston knew he needed to shoot the ball and he did … the rest is history!” an exuberant Coach Klein exclaimed. Stats: Hayden Gagnon, 5 pts.; Drew Gustafson, 4 pts, 6 steals, 4 assists; Noah Jurek, 13 pts.; Weston Hine, 10 pts, 7 rebounds; Michael Hoffmann, 13 pts.

Kimball boys’ basketball team handles PACT

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs defeated PACT Charter on the road, 62-51, last Friday, Jan. 26, in a non-conference battle. Kimball started out well, especially defensively, and with six minutes remaining in the half, they jumped out to a 20-7 lead. A three-pointer by Drew Gustafson gave the Cubs an eightpoint cushion at the break.

“The lead stayed around 10

points much of the second half.

With 40 seconds left, we were only ahead by five. We hit some free throws late and sealed the win,” said Coach Jay Klein. Stats: Hunter Ahlrich, 3 pts.; Hayden Gagnon, 17 pts., 4 assists; Thomas Pearson, 2 pts.; Drew Gustafson, 15 pts., 9 rebounds, 5 assists; Noah Jurek, 6 pts.; Riley Miller, 2 pts.; Weston Hine, 4 pts., 5 rebounds; Michael Hoffmann, 13 pts., 9 rebounds.

Kimball boys smother Johnnies

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs cruised by St. John’s Prep, 67-42, on Monday, Jan. 22.

Kimball’s Drew Gustafson led the way with 15 points. The Cubs held a 37-18 halftime advantage and it was smooth sailing the rest of the way. Stats: Ahlrich, 2 pts.; Gagnon, 13 pts.; Pearson, 5 pts., 5 reb.; Gustafson, 15 pts., 12 reb., 7 asst.; Jurek, 10 pts., 4 reb.; Miller, 4 pts.;

Hine, 7 pts., 12 reb., 7 blocks; Brian Binsfeld, 2 pts.; Hoffmann, 9 pts.

“The game was close in the fi rst half. We led 15-14 at the 7:14 mark, and then we went on a 22-4 run to end the half. In the second half, we built the lead to 30 at one point. I was very happy with our defensive effort. We had nice balance in our scoring as well,” Coach Jay Klein said.

Kenzie Leither fights her way to the hoop in the Jan. 23 game against Eden ValleyWatkins. The Cubs were defeated that evening, 56-41, but together they raised more than $1,550 for two students battling cancer. Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.

Kimball wrestlers show plenty of toughness

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs competed at the New London-Spicer Triangular on Thursday, Jan. 25, and they finished tied with NLS, but the Wildcats took the victory by criteria, 40-39. On Friday, Kimball defeated friendly-foe Eden ValleyWatkins, 57-18.

NLS Match 106: Ty Bisek (NLS) over Zack Schiefelbein (KI) (Dec 6-2); 113: Blake Vagle (NLS) over Alex Nelson (KI) (Fall 3:53); 120: Cody Leither (KI) over Brody Lien (NLS) (Dec 11-9); 126: Brandon Guggisberg (KI) over Grant Hubbard (NLS) (Fall 3:57); 132: Sam Stageberg (NLS) over (KI) (For.); 138: Payton Schiefelbein (KI) over David

Barthel (NLS) (Fall 1:30); 145: Zack Holtz (KI) over Tim Thein (NLS) (Fall 2:56); 152: Nathan Thein (NLS) over Austin Donnay (KI) (Fall 2:35); 160: Michael Donnay (KI) over Lucas Tuchtenhagen (NLS) (Fall 0:25); 170: Ashton Hanan (KI) over Dalton Barrett (NLS) (Fall 1:18); 182: Cade Barrett (NLS) over Nicholas Bowen (KI) (Fall 1:17); 195: Nick McKenzie (NLS) over Nicholas Bowen (KI) (Fall 1:36); 220: Jon Garcia (NLS) over Tyrell Gooden (KI) (Fall); 285: Ben Zipoy (KI) over Sebastian Bitzan (NLS) (Fall 1:21) (NLS Criteria H 1.00).

EV-W Match 106: Zack Schiefelbein (KI) over Gavin Mathies (EVW) (Fall

1:40); 113: Alex Nelson (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 120: Cody Leither (KI) over Sam Nistler (EVW) (Dec 10-4); 126: Taylor Ludwig (EVW) over Brandon Guggisberg (KI) (Fall 3:44); 132: Trevyn Ludwig (EVW) over (KI) (For.); 138: Payton Schiefelbein (KI) over Zach Nistler (EVW) (Fall 3:27); 145: Zack Holtz (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 152: Austin Donnay (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 160: Michael Donnay (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 170: Carter Holtz (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 182: Nicholas Bowen (KI) over Jack Bates (EVW) (Fall 3:14); 195: Double Forfeit; 220: Ethan Kay (EVW) over Jakob Zobeck (KI) (Fall 1:09); 285: Ben Zipoy (KI) over Peyton Thul (EVW) (Fall 0:09).

Kimball wrestling celebrated 50 years last week!

See page 14 for photos.

Kimball’s Zach Schiefelbein started the EV-W meet with a pin at 106 lbs. Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.

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KAHS trap team KAHS Honor Roll, First Semester, 2017-2018 A Honor Roll Grade 7 Ashley Beehler Jenna Christinsen Hilary Davis Jordyn Donnay Katheryn Donnay Hailey Ferrian Jackson Fink Kristen Hilbert Ellie Kuechle Austin Kunkel Carter Lommel Alexa Myers Emma Schmitz Ryan Serbus Morgan Streit Izaak Theis Ava Wagner Suzan Walz

Grade 8 Emma Antigua Emily Davis Colby Faber Gloria Foley Skylor Gruba Evelyn Hendrickson Madelyn Hunt Megan Kiphuth kate Kraemer Lillian Rhodes Leah Schiefelbein Abigail Truenow Jamison Tubridy Grace Wagner Devin Waldorf Annah Winter Matthew Young

Grade 9 Naomi Bollman Lindsay Davis Morgan Everett Zackary Holtz Andrea Jendro Natalee Kunkel Zya Lueders Jacqueline Massmann Alexander Nelson Simon Ochs Brody Schmidt Madison Streit

Grade 10 Collin Gassler Adam Hilbert Kimberly Kesanen Bailee Schiefelbein Megan Schindler Jonah Sodergren Emi Wagner

Grade 11 DeAndre Borge Casey Gohmann Branson Jensen Amaya Lyrek Stephanie Massmann Krystalyn Newman Erin O’Brien Zachary Schiefelbein Jackie Schmidt Danielle Terwey-Lyrek Rachel Utecht Julia Zipoy

Grade 12 Hannah Ehlinger MaKayla Epple Zachary Garding Hope Hartwig Mitchell Jansky Katherine Johnson Mackenzie Leither Melanie Loehrer David Mason Rebekah Mason Katie Merchant Adrienne Rainer Abbey Schiefelbein Payton Schiefelbein Elizabeth Schlueter Brooklyn Smith Hope Sodergren Alexis Streit Madilyn Truenow Benjamin Zipoy

B Honor Roll Grade 7 Hallie Arnold Hayley Bruss Zachary Chirhart Ava Dahlinger Janessa Durham Christopher Erickson Caden Guggisberg

Ethan Gustafson Andrew Hennen Brielle Kangas Kylie Kesanen Caitlin KrippnerR Andrew Mehr Olivia Mortenson Evan Powell Lindsey Rhodes Brett Schiefelbein Austin Schindler Natalie VanNurden

Grade 8 Gabriel Becker Abigail Eich Morgan Garding Sylvia Gustad Lucas Jansky Gavin Loch Nathan Massmann Taylor Maurer Carter Mertens Ace Meyer Adam Moore Madison Schmitz Jacob Spaulding Amber Stuhr Ethan VanNurden

Grade 9 Austin Donnay Madison Fruth Bailey Joseph Jack Knaus Matthew Loch Gracelyn Powell Sophia Schlueter Alan Schmidt Logan Silbernagel Riley Spoden Julian Zoller

Grade 10 Brian Binsfeld Justice Boyer Emma Capes Adam Frilstad Emily Grell Chase Gustafson Eileen Hendrickson Erica Johnson Cailyn Kuechle Brice Nehring

Caleb Rhodes Kyrie Rossman Parker See Tyler Stang Timothy Wiuttrock Jeremy Zabinski

Grade 11 Carl Blanchard Joshua Donnay Michael Donnay Madeline Fox Cole Gasper Bree Gehrke Drew Gustafson Madaline Gustafson Joel Hendrickson Leanne Hendrickson Donell Johnson Kiersten Johnson Noah Jurek Emma Kuechle Krista Loch Brendan Maurer Justine Miller Riley Miller Ashley Schindele Kaitli Schindele Sidney Schreiner Zachary Streit Libby Yozamp

Grade 12 Cole Anderson Michael Binsfeld Jessica Combs Cheyanne DeGree Colton DeGree Alex Donnay Joseph Donnay Jarett Edwards Trinity Erickson Hayden Gagnon Grant Garding Bryce Gehrke Nicholas Gustafson Madalyn Hanan Cole Hilsgen Weston Hine Michael Hoffmann Katherine Spaulding Danica Westrich Jacob Zobeck

Registration is Thursday, Feb. 1, at Kimball Area High School 5:306:30 p.m.

Firearm Safety Training starts at 12 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Kimball Rod and Gun Club, (required to have firearm safety certificate).

Any questions, call Rob Kuechle at (320) 492-5662.

Firearm Safety Training is open to all students 12 and older Sunday, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 from 12-3:30 p.m., (Required to be on the High School Trap Team.)

Contact Charlie Serbus for info at (320) 333-0578.

Rob Kuechle Coach, KAHS Trap Team

Kimball School Menus Feb. 5-9 Breakfast

Monday: Breakfast loaf with cheese stick or choice of cereal, graham cracker, fresh vegetables, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

Tuesday: Pancake on a stick (Elem) Breakfast Stacker (H.S.) or choice of cereal, graham cracker, fresh vegetables, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

Wednesday: Cheesy ham melt or choice of cereal, graham cracker, fresh vegetables, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

Thursday: Egg, bacon & cheese on English muffin or choice of cereal, graham cracker, fresh vegetables, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

Friday: Apple Bosco or choice of cereal, graham cracker, fresh vegetables, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

Elem. Lunch Monday: Classic cheeseburger or BBQ chicken on ciabatta, garden steamed carrots, cucumbers, cauliflower, seasonal fruit, milk.

Tuesday: Roast turkey with gravy or meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes w/roll, baby carrots, celery sticks, seasonal fruit, milk.

Wednesday: Pulled pork sandwich or crispy chicken tenders with breadstick, garden green

beans, cauliflower, baby carrots, seasonal fruit, milk.

Thursday-HOM-Mango: Walking taco or deli sub, spiced pinto beans, spinach, tomatoes, seasonal fruit, milk.

Friday Celebration Day: Cheesebread with marinara or fish nuggets w/bread, roasted broccoli, creamy coleslaw, fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit/brownie, milk.

H.S. Lunch Monday: Classic cheeseburger or BBQ chicken on ciabatta or crispy chicken salad, garden steamed carrots, cucumbers, cauliflower, seasonal fruit, milk.

Tuesday: Roast turkey with gravy or meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes w/roll, baby carrots, celery sticks, seasonal fruit, milk.

Wednesday: Pulled pork on pretzel bun or breaded chicken sandwich or turkey BLT salad, garden green beans, cauliflower/baby carrots, seasonal fruit, milk.

Thursday-HOM-Mango Walking taco or fish nuggets w/bread or chef salad, spiced pinto/black beans, spinach/tomatoes, seasonal fruit, milk.

Friday Celebration Day: Choice of chicken Alfredo, pizza/ buffalo chicken pizza or deli sub or crispy chicken salad, roasted broccoli, coleslaw/fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit/brownie, milk.

17th annual Kimball Alumni Basketball Tournament Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018

Double-elimination tournament with winner-take-all Final Game

Starts at 9 a.m. with championship game at 6 p.m. at Kimball Area High School gymnasiums All proceeds go to Kimball Express Baseball Team and the Girls’/Boys’ Kimball basketball teams

Food & drin k sta nds !

Admission : $ 3 adu lts, $ 1 students

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Holtz achieves 75 wins

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Kimball boys’ JV basketball

By Neil Helgeson, Coach Thursday, Jan. 4, Kimball Cubs traveled to Milaca to take on the Wolves. In the first half both teams were able to run and score points.

The Cubs received 16 points in the first half from Riley Miller. This helped keep the Cubs in the game trailing at half 28-33. The second half pressure of Milaca was able to slow the Cubs down. Brian Binsfeld gave the Cubs 6 points in the second half. The Cubs eventually would fall to Milaca 43 to 69. Scoring for the Cubs Riley Miller 16, Chase Gustafson 8, Jake Traurig 7, Brian Binsfeld 6, Thomas Pearson 6, Casey Gohmann 3.

Paynesville Kimball Cubs traveled to Paynesville Friday, Jan. 5, to play the Paynesville Bulldogs. The Cubs were able to come out strong and got 8 first-half points from Thomas Pearson to help the Cubs take a one-point lead at halftime 27-26. The second half the Cubs got 10 second-half points from Noah Young, but the Cubs were not able to keep up with the scoring attack of the Bulldogs. The Cubs went on to lose 48 to 64. The Cubs had 8 different players in the scoring column, Noah Young 10, Thomas Pearson 8, Chase Gustafson 7, Kimball freshman Zack Holtz recently attained 75 wins in wrestling. Riley Miller 6, Casey Gohmann 6, Congratulations! Photo courtesy of Amanda Garding.

Jake Traurig 3, Brian Binsfeld 3, Zach Streit 2, Tyler Stang 1.

Kimball One-Act competes in Paynesville

Swanville Kimball Cubs played Swanville Bulldogs at home on Thursday, Jan. 11. The Cubs started the game and most of the first half slow.

They were able to go on a run to close the half which included a half-court buzzer beater by Thomas Pearson to give the Cubs a 25-18 lead at halftime. The second half the Cubs defense was able to turn over Swanville and led to points. Coming off the bench Zach Streit was able to help lift the Cubs with 6 points that helped lead the Cubs to a 49 to 35 victory. The Cubs had a balance scoring attack having 9 different players in the scoring column Thomas Pearson 11, Noah Young 11, Zach Streit 6, Riley Miller 6, Chase Gustafson 5, Brian Binsfeld 4, Carl Blanchard 2, Donnie Johnson 2, Casey Gohmann 2.

Holdingford Kimball Cubs hosted the Holdingford Huskers Friday, Jan. 12. The Cubs were able to find their outside shooting as they were able to hit five 3 pointers in the first half including three of them from Thomas Pearson who gave the Cubs 13. This helped the Cubs take a 31-24 halftime lead.

The second half the Cubs defense and free throw shooting helped secured the 50-39 win for the Cubs as they gave up only 15 second half points. The Cubs ended the game scoring the last ten points from the line as they went 12 of 17 in the second half as a team including Chase Gustafson who went 8 of 9 from the line. Scoring for the Cubs Chase Gustafson 17,

Thomas Pearson 13, Riley Miller 9, Zach Streit 4, Brian Binsfeld 4, Carl Blanchard 2, Casey Gohmann 1.

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Kimball Cubs played Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Lakers Tuesday Jan. 16. The first half was a defense of battle between the two teams as both teams were unable to produce much scoring as the Cubs trailed at halftime 15-17. The second half the Cubs continued to struggle offensively and the Lakers were able to find their shooting and run away with it as the Cubs fell 27 to 51. Scoring for the Cubs Riley Miller 7, Chase Gustafson 5, Casey Gohmann 5, Zach Streit 3, Brian Binsfeld 3, Carl Blanchard 2, Thomas Pearson 2.

Pierz On Thursday, Jan. 18, The Kimball Cubs traveled to Pierz to take on the Pioneers. The first half pressure from Pierz gave the Cubs trouble as they committed several turnovers against the press.

The Cubs were unable to slow down Pierz’s hot shooting which led to the Cubs trailing at half 12 to 36. The second half the Cubs were able to attack Pierz pressure and force turnovers. The Cubs cut the lead to 10 but were not able to overcome the big halftime deficit. Brian Binsfeld helped lead the Cubs second half rally giving the Cubs 11 second half points however the Cubs would fall to Pierz 44 to 57. Scoring for the Cubs Chase Gustafson 12, Brian Binsfeld 11, Riley Miller 6, Zach Streit 5, Casey Gohmann 5, Jake Traurig 3, Carl Blanchard 2, Thomas Pearson 1.

Kimball boys smother Johnnies

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs cruised by St. John’s Prep, 67-42, on Monday, Jan. 22.

Kimball’s Drew Gustafson led the way with 15 points. The Cubs held a 37-18 halftime advantage and it was smooth sailing the rest of the way. Stats: Ahlrich, 2 pts.; Gagnon, 13 pts.; Pearson, 5 pts., 5 reb.; Gustafson, 15 pts., 12 reb., 7 asst.; Jurek, 10 pts., 4 reb.; Miller, 4 pts.;

Saturday, Jan. 27, the Kimball Area High School One Act team competed at the subsection 5A tournament in Paynesville.

Performing “The Cycle,” by Tiffany Kontoyiannis, the team tied for fourth place. They are pictured, left to right, top row, Ava Dahlinger, Olivia Schneider, Carter Groinus, and Parker See. In front row are Avary Anderson, Kadence Zoller, Amber Stuhr, Faith Mercader, and Oliver Straley. Not pictured are Athena Capes, Charlie Fischer, and Bree Gehrke. Submitted photo.

Hine, 7 pts., 12 reb., 7 blocks; Brian Binsfeld, 2 pts.; Hoffmann, 9 pts.

“The game was close in the fi rst half. We led 15-14 at the 7:14 mark, and then we went on a 22-4 run to end the half. In the second half, we built the lead to 30 at one point. I was very happy with our defensive effort. We had nice balance in our scoring as well,” Coach Jay Klein said.

Kimball wrestlers take down NYA

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs defeated NorwoodYoung America, 65-10, in a dual meet on Thursday, Jan. 25.

Results: 106 Zack Schiefelbein (KI) defeated (NYA) {Forfeit} (Score: 6-0); 113 Alex Nelson (KI) defeated (NYA) {Forfeit} (Score: 12-0); 120 Cody Leither (KI) defeated Blake Kimpling (NYA) {Fall 0:35} (Score: 18-0); 126 Brandon Guggisberg (KI) (NYA) {Forfeit} (Score: 24-0); 132 Joash Lord (NYA) defeated (KI) {Forfeit} (Score: 24-6); 138 Payton Schiefelbein (KI) defeated Jared Kleindl (NYA) {Tech Fall: 21-6} (Score: 29-6); 145 Zack Holtz (KI) defeated Curtis Urness (NYA) {Fall 1:49} (Score: 35-6); 152 Austin Donnay (KI) defeated Ike Elgren (NYA) {Fall 0:53} (Score: 41-6); 160 Joe Hennen (NYA) defeated Michael Donnay (KI) {Major Decision: 15-5} (Score: 41-10); 170 Carter Holtz (KI) defeated (NYA) {Forfeit} (Score: 47-10); 182

Nicholas Bowen (KI) defeated Nick Christianson (NYA) {Fall 3:24} (Score: 53-10); 195 Jakob Zobeck (KI) defeated (NYA) {Forfeit} (Score: 59-10); 220 Ben Zipoy (KI) defeated Sam Meeker (NYA) {Fall 3:39} (Score: 65-10).

On Saturday, Jan. 27, 13 Kimball kids participated in the MNGWL in Milaca. As a team they placed third out of 17 teams. The Cubs placed nine wrestlers overall with two advancing to the MNGWL State Tournament. Following are the wrestlers who placed: 94 Chase Anderson - 6th; 100 - Lucas Jurek - 6th; 120 - Alex Nelson 4th; 126 - Cody Leither - 4th; 138 Mitchel Loehrer - 4th; 152 - Austin Donnay - 3rd; 160 - Ashton Hanan - 2nd; 170 - Carter Holtz - 1st; 189 - Nick Bowen - 3rd. Ashton Hanan and Carter Holtz will be competing in the State Tournament on Saturday, in February, in Champlin Park.

Back row: Ellie Field, Blake Marquedant, Taylor Phelps, Zach Kuechle, LoganHoff, Laila Asfeld, Mason Molitor,

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Sno Daze Week 2018 kicked off Monday this week at Eden Valley-Watkins.

Coronation was Monday afternoon, with Breanna Walz and Gavin Klocker being crowned Sno Daze Queen and King. Coronation followed the annual variety show.

Front row: 2017 Queen Jada Jesberg, Kendra Kuechle, MaKenna Ludwig, Olivia Schleper, Ashley Hansen, Queen Breanna Walz, King Gavin Klocker, Alex Marquedant, Eric Fostad, Damon Brutger, Jack Meyer, and 2017 King Tyler Sullivan. Back row: Ellie Field, Blake Marquedant, Taylor Phelps, Zach Kuechle, Logan Hoff, Laila Asfeld, Mason Molitor, and Sidney Kuechle.

The week will continue to celebrate Sno Daze with dress-up theme days, lunchtime activities, and sporting events.

Staff photo by Jean Doran Matua.

Auditions for ‘The Sound of Music’ The Eden Valley-Watkins Community Ed Theatre will present Rogers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” May 4-6.

Auditions will be Feb. 20, from 6-8:30 p.m., and Feb. 21, from 3:155:15 p.m. in the high school choir room. Call-backs for selected people will be on Feb. 22.

For auditions, they’ll be learning and singing a small portion of a song and be reading a cutting from the script. Auditions are open to students in Grades 2 through 12

and for area community members of all ages. Students and adults are encouraged to audition for the many roles available: Maria, Captain vonTrapp, the seven vonTrapp children (ages 6 to 18,) Max Detweiler, Baroness Schrader, Mother Abbess, Rolf, Franz, Frau Schmidt, Sister Berthe, Sister Margaretta, Sister Sophia, the sisters of the Abby, soldiers and townspeople.

Volunteers are also needed to help with technical positions.

Practices will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday’s at 6 p.m. with some small groups on Wednesday’s at 3:15 p.m., with dress rehearsal Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m.

The performances will be Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m. in the Peps gym at EV-W High School.

For more info, contact vmeyer@ evw.k12.mn.us, or Kris Latcham at klatcham@evw.k12.mn.us.

Two EV-W girls attend Dorian Festival The Dorian Festival took place Saturday, Jan. 13 - Monday, Jan. 15.

This festival brings students in from several different states.

Directors are hired to help the students learn and perfect the music and perform a live concert on the Luther College Campus in Decorah, Iowa. Students are given the opportunity to have a mini voice lesson with one of the professors on campus. They are also given the opportunity to audition for solos to be performed during the concert as well as auditions to receive scholarships to attend Luther College.

Although the EV-W girls, Emma Roy and Hannah Holmberg, very much enjoyed their lessons, they did not audition for Luther. Emma and Hannah sang in two different choirs in addition to having a lesson with a professor, and they spent three days singing their hearts out.

Two EV-W students attended the Dorian Festival Jan. 13. Emma Roy, at left, and Hannah Holmberg, at right, are both seniors this year. Both girls have strong interests and great musical talent. They enjoyed meeting all the other students and singing with over 1,000 kids total. Submitted photo.

EV-W CMC Player of the Week EV-W’s Matt Notch was named Central Minnesota Conference co-male athlete of the week for the week Jan. 14-21.

The senior forward had 42 points, 23 rebounds and six blocks in three victories for the EV-W. He shared the honor with Maple Lake junior Joseph Stokman.

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EV-W grapplers busy on the mats

The Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles put points up on the board with a pin at Kimball Friday, Jan. 26. Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.

A Honor Roll Grade 7

Mykayla Ballard Eric Bauer Ava Blonigen Teya Boyer Ellie Brovold Allison Brutger Gavin Caron Catera Davis Devin Dockendorf Myles Dziengel Eleri Ebling-Kokesch Skyler Field Charley Fish Hannah Goetsch August Grothe Alicia Hansen Reagan Hennen Whitney jansen Brielle Kuechle Kaitlyn mathies Carly Meierhofer McKenna Moehrle Austin Molitor Allison Muonio Madalyn Notch Gage Oster Hailey Ramthun Phillip Richert Katherine Ruhland Amber Scherer Elise Schmidt Payton Schreifels Leya Teicher Madalyn Umana Faith Unterberger Katelyn Utecht Blake Vossen Alex Zadra

Grade 8

Jenna Andersen Emma Baker Riley Bauer Kallie Becker Karli Breucxhel Lila Brutger Macey Brutger Kadence Caron Emma Eken Brady Erpelding Amanda Garvey Erin Geislingeer Jackson Geislinger Shelby Geislinger Haely Goetsch Alex Haag Tori Haines Jada Hansen Ethan Hesse Baili Hommerding Jacob Hopfensperger Makullen Kleist Paige Koelln Gretta Lemke

Madelyn Ludwig John Maile Jenna Manske Gavin Mathies Alison Olson Ellexa Orbeck Elizabeth Parker Brooke Piram Alyssa Plantenberg Erica Rausch Victoria Reikofski Anna Rose Madison Roy Taylor Ruprecht Hallie Sieben Kaylie Stenbeerg Josie Stenger Kali Torborg Chloe Waite Lindsey Wirz

Grade 9 Michael Bautch Nathan Becker Isabella Butterfass Ayana Ertl Ellie Field William Fish Elle Geislinger Hailey Gruber Madysen Haag Reilly Hennen Abigail Holmberg Katelyn Holthaus Parkeer Kenning Tyler Kern Laura Klein Zachary Kuechle Carter Laudenbach Laura Lindenfelser Jacob Manske Vicki Meyer Mackenzie Moser Taylor Phelps Kirasen Reichert Seth Roeser Benjamin Ruhland Kayla Schindler Samantha Schreifels Joshua Streit Drew Teicher Chloe Topp Hunter Weiss Nicholas Zadra

Grade 10 Taylor Haines Logan Hoff Andrew Hopfensperger Halle Jansen Kayla Johannes Madison Johannes Meryl Kuechle Olivia Kuechle Sawyer Kuechle Maicy Laumer Adrienne Lipinski Katie Madigan

Emma Ruegemer Leah Ruprecht Ellie Schmaltz Wyatt Schmidt Jesse Shepherd Adam Stommes Jacob Thielen Jaylah Umana Derek Utecht Dylan Utecht Alex Valiant Cory Zimmerman

Grade 11 Alex Birr Shaylei Brutger Eric Fodstad Alex Foehrenbacher Greg Gathje Brooke Geislinger Haylee Geislingeer Ashley Hansen Wyatt Herzog Grant Johnson Anna Kahlstorf Kennedy Kleist Kendra Kuechle MaKenna Ludwig Alex Marquedant Jack Meyer Olivia Schleper Emma Schultz Mitchell Utecht Breanna Walz

Grade 12 Curtis Barnes Jack Bates Mackenzie Berg Crystal Carlson Samantha Coulter Bradley Dockendorf Tasha Donnay Ariel Garvey Leah Hemmesch Lisa Holdvogt Aaron Holmberg Hannah Holmberg Conner Holthaus Jada Jesberg Hailey Johnson Grant Kahlstorf Laura Kipf Shelby Kuechle George Lemke Taylor Mackedanz Sonora Mattice Mandy Molitor Kendra Neu Matthew Notch Andie Phelps Claire Roeser Kaitlyn Root Immanuelle Roy Matthew Schindler Dominic Schlangen Landon Schlangen Maggie Schmaltz

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By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins wrestlers fell to Kimball, 57-18, on Friday, Jan. 26. On Saturday, the Eagles competed at the Alexandria Big Ole Invitational. Big Ole Invitational Team Scores: 1 Detroit Lakes - 239.5; 2 Alexandria - 173; 3 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg 140.5; 4 Rocori - 136; 5 Eden ValleyWatkins - 78; 6 Ortonville - 59; 7 St. Cloud Apollo – 57.

Kimball Match 106: Zack Schiefelbein (KI) over Gavin Mathies (EVW) (Fall 1:40); 113: Alex Nelson (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 120: Cody Leither (KI) over Sam Nistler (EVW) (Dec 10-4); 126: Taylor Ludwig (EVW) over Brandon Guggisberg (KI) (Fall 3:44); 132: Trevyn Ludwig (EVW) over (KI) (For.); 138: Payton Schiefelbein (KI) over Zach Nistler (EVW) (Fall 3:27); 145: Zack Holtz (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 152: Austin Donnay (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 160: Michael Donnay (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 170: Carter Holtz (KI) over (EVW) (For.); 182: Nicholas Bowen (KI) over Jack Bates (EVW) (Fall 3:14); 195: Double Forfeit;

EV-W Honor Roll, Second Quarter 2017-2018 Kennedy Schoenecker Jamie Schumacher Morgan Steffens Sarah Wirz

B Honor Roll Grade 7 Jonathan Coulter Ethan Geislinger Aaron Host Cyrus Kammermeier Brent Kelm Jack Kneip Daysen Lindom Katelyn Mattheisen Caden Neiman Natalie Nething Samuel Nistler Kaitlyn Rassat Amelia Reid MiCayden Schmitz Tyler Stanwick Wyatt Trlak Riley Valiant Caden Waite Lacey Wellman Xander Willner Mariah Wojtanowitz

Grade 8 Brandon Altenburg Irvin Butterfass Breanna Gertken Carter Gruenwald Tanner Haines Reyse Hesse Peyton Hiltner Montanna Jensen Jenifer Kipf Adam Lindenfelser Haley Lindom Teagyn Ludwig Nicholas Stetzel Hannah Steuck Benjamin Teicher Logan Utsch

Grade 9 Christopher Branch Lukas Christians Angela Colon Mackenzie Danielson Payton Ebling-Kokesch Jared Geislinger Jackson Graham Jenna Haan Erin Howe Zach Kramer Randy Meyer Landon Muonio Abbott Rasmussen Destiny Rowan Cecilia Salzl Taylor Sommerfeld McKenna Vossen Alexia Waller Chloe Walz Jordan Wendroth

Jessiana York Grade 10 Lalia Asfeld Nathan Brutger Allie Dockendorf Kierra Elmoere Ashley Gruenes Luke Haan Miah Hemmesch Kyndra Hiltner Luke Jansen Sidney Kuechle Keyrra Lane Mason Molitor Joseph Monge Gabrielle Nistler Sam Nistler Zachary Nistler Morgan Plamann Annabelle Roy Faith Schultz Jordan Stanwick Jayce Stenger

Grade 11 Adam Dittberner Rae Eckerly Kayla Gaslin Samantha Kern Gavin Klocker Ethan Laudenbach Jack Lies Damian Lincoln Alexis Parker Harmony Riehle Johanna Ruhland Justin Schlangen Jennifer Schreifels Alison Sedesky Jordan Steenblock Justin Streit Peyton Thul Austin Wirz Sara Wylie

Grade 12 Nikaya Barnes Andrew Bautch Cody Becker James Colberg Billy Femrite katie Gaslin Arnie Gruenes Jordan Jansen Lindsey Kafvanagh Jamison Kuechle Whitney Lahr Ethan Moore JaDyn Nohner Abigail Pauly Ambria Schmitt Clayton Schreifels Emily Sieben Tyler Sullivan Isaac Thielen Michael Tintes

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220: Ethan Kay (EVW) over Jakob Zobeck (KI) (Fall 1:09); 285: Ben Zipoy (KI) over Peyton Thul (EVW) (Fall 0:09).

Alexandria Invite 106: 1st Place – Will Magaard, KMS; 2nd Place – Ryan Borris, Alexandria; 113: 1st Place – Adam Kremer, Alexandria; 2nd Place – Bradley Swiers, Detroit Lakes; 120: 1st Place – Blake Weber, Detroit Lakes; 2nd Place – Austin Moscho, ROCORI; 126: 1st Place – Jared Carlson, KMS; 2nd Place – Taylor Ludwig, Eden ValleyWatkins; 132: 1st Place – Jonathan Tostenson, KMS; 2nd Place – Payton Jackson, Detroit Lakes; 3rd Place – Trevyn Ludwig, Eden Valley-Watkins; 138: 1st Place – Fabyon Greer, Detroit Lakes; 2nd Place – Max Court, ROCORI; 3rd Place – Zach Nistler, Eden ValleyWatkins; 145: 1st Place – Caleb Collins, KMS; 2nd Place – Trappier Botz, Alexandria; 152: 1st Place – Gunnar Feldhege, ROCORI; 2nd Place – Austin Baker, Detroit Lakes; 160: 1st Place – Braydon Ortloff, Detroit Lakes; 2nd Place – Brett Kirchner, St. Cloud Apollo; 170: 1st Place – Isaiah Thompson, Detroit Lakes; 2nd Place – Elijah Cloos, Ortonville; 5th Place – Jack Bates, Eden Valley-Watkins; 182: 1st Place – Noah Olds, Detroit Lakes; 2nd Place – Titus Chamberlin, Alexandria; 195: 1st Place – Ryan Torkelson, KMS; 2nd Place – Jordan Skadsem, Detroit Lakes; 220: 1st Place – Deryk Neu, Alexandria; 2nd Place – Charles Barnett, Detroit Lakes; 4th Place – Ethan Kay, Eden ValleyWatkins; 285: 1st Place – Dylan Schafer, ROCORI; 2nd Place – Carlos Agee, St. Cloud Apollo; 6th Place – Peyton Thul, Eden Valley-Watkins.

River Lakes’ girls drop two

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Lady Stars had a tough week, starting with a 3-2 loss to Sartell/Sauk Rapids, Tuesday, Jan. 23. Shots on goal favored River Lakes, 33-30 and the game was played at Sports Arena East.

The girls played on Thursday at Richmond Arena, and lost 4-1 to Fergus Falls. They finished off the week with a nice win over a good Minneapolis team, 4-3. (SSR Game) First Period – Scoring: SSR - Minnerath Goal (power play) (Asper, Wensel) 13:10. Penalties: Zimmer, RVRLAK (Interference, Minor, 2 min.) 12:22; McCabe, SSR (Hooking, Minor, 2 min.)

14:24. Goalie Changes: None.

Second Period – Scoring: RVRLAK - Flint Goal (even strength) (Johnson) 5:11. Penalties: Bolle, RVRLAK (Hooking, Minor, 2 min.) 13:35. Goalie Changes: None. Third Period – Scoring: RVRLAK - Zimmer Goal (even strength) 9:26; SSR - Orth Goal (even strength) (Walters, Hansen) 16:01; SSR - Heder Goal (even strength) (McCabe, Walters) 16:50. Penalties: Lemke, RVRLAK (Hooking, Minor, 2 min.) 16:01.

Goalie Changes: Empty Net, SSR 15:47; DeMarais, SSR 16:01.

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EV-W girls outlast Jaguars

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins girls edged Brooten-Belgrade-Elrosa, 42-40, last Friday, Jan. 26. B-B-E held a one-point halftime lead.

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Eagles’ boys basketball team pounds Pioneers

EV-W Scoring: Mandy Molitor, 2;

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Olivia Kuechle, 16; Olivia Schleper, Eden Valley-Watkins hauled in 2; Halle Jansen, 7; Emma Schultz, their ninth consecutive win last 15.

Thursday, Jan. 25, as they routed Pierz, 80-53. The halftime score

was 38-24, in favor of the Eagles. Schlangen, 23; Justin Streit 2; EV-W Scoring: Kobe Beattie, 4; Joshua Streit, 11; Adam Stommes, Luke Jansen, 16; Mickale Stotz, 4; 1; Jack Evens, 2.

Landon Schlangen, 6; Matthew Notch, 9; Dylan Utecht, 2; Dominic

EV-W’s Landon Schlangen passed the ball to his brother Dominic (#23) to shoot for two in the Jan. 25 home game against Pierz. The Eagles would come out the victors, winning 80-53. Staff photo by Anton Matua.

EV-W wrestlers host triangular

EV-W junior forward #33, Emma Schultz, took many shots during the Jan. 26 game against BBE. She would score 15 points in the game, although this shot was not successful, and the Eagles won, 42-40. Staff photo by Anton Matua.

EV-W girls’ basketball team wins sixth straight

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Eden Valley-Watkins (15-2 hoverall) remains unblemished in CMC action at 9-0, following a 56-41 convincing victory over dKimball last Tuesday, Jan. 23. The Eagles were all tied-up with their formidable, friendly foe, at the thiatus, but they kicked it up a gear, never looked back and cruised f a

to their sixth win in a row. Eden Valley-Watkins’ second-half blitz was piloted by Emma Schultz with 20 points and Olivia Kuechle, who contributed 16 points and six rebounds. EV-W Scoring: Emma Schultz, 20; Olivia Kuechle, 16; Halle Jansen, 8; Sawyer Kuechle, 4; Mandy Molitor, 4; Shaylei Brutger, 2; Olivia Schleper, 2.

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins grapplers hosted a Tuesday, Jan. 23, triangular match with these results: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 49, Osakis 21; Belgrade-BrootenElrosa 67, Eden Valley-Watkins 9; Osakis 36, Eden Valley-Watkins 33.

BBE Match 106: Walker Bents (BBE) over Gavin Mathies (EVW) (MD 12-0); 113: Blaine Fischer (BBE) over (EVW) (For.); 120: Triston Guzier (BBE) over (EVW) (For.); 126: Canon Swanson (BBE) over Taylor Ludwig (EVW) (Dec 7-2); 132: Trevyn Ludwig (EVW) over Dylan T. Kampsen (9th) (BBE) (Fall 0:22); 138: Tyler Bents (BBE) over (EVW)

(For.); 145: Zach Nistler (EVW) over Taiton Linder (BBE) (Dec 1-0); 152: Adam Jaeger (BBE) over (EVW) (For.); 160: Isaiah Gilbert (BBE) over (EVW) (For.); 170: Mark Jenniges (BBE) over Jack Bates (EVW) (Fall 3:14); 182: Trevor Kern (BBE) over (EVW) (For.); 195: Isaac Kampsen (BBE) over (EVW) (For.); 220: Seth Roering (BBE) over Ethan Kay (EVW) (Fall 1:50); 285: Joseph Thompson (BBE) over Peyton Thul (EVW) (Fall 1:52).

Osakis Match 106: Kale Drevlow (OSAK) over Gavin Mathies (EVW) (MD 14-6); 113: Gavin Caron (EVW) over Garek Radtke (OSAK) (Fall 2:48); 120: Sam Nistler (EVW) over

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EV-W Elementary Breakfast

Church of St. Anthony

Thrift Store

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171 Meeker Ave. S, Watkins

Located in the church basement (use the south-facing door)

Hours: 9 a.m. - noon Thursday & Saturday

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DONATIONS:

Clean, saleable items may be brought in during open hours. Cannot accept any electrical or motorized items, baby cribs, car seats, and playpens.

Proceeds benefit the CCW (Council of Catholic Women)

Olivia Kuechle was stopped from collecting on EV-W’s fastbreak Tuesday, Jan. 23, as Kimball’s Abbey Schiefelbein drew a foul. The Eagles won, 56-41, at Kimball. Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.

Carsten Jacobson (OSAK) (Fall 1:27); 126: Taylor Ludwig (EVW) over (OSAK) (For.); 132: Trevyn Ludwig (EVW) over (OSAK) (For.); 138: Gage Zieske (OSAK) over Zach Nistler (EVW) (MD 18-8); 145: Ian Nistler (EVW) over (OSAK) (For.); 152: Duncan Vandergon (OSAK) over Rylan Schueller (EVW) (Fall 0:38); 160: Carter Mathies (EVW) over Tyson Hagedon (OSAK) (Dec 5-3); 170: Colton Waldvogel (OSAK) over (EVW) (For.); 182: Brock Faber (OSAK) over Jack Bates (EVW) (Fall 1:40); 195: Double Forfeit; 220: Dominic Strom (OSAK) over Ethan Kay (EVW) (MD 9-0); 285: Jeran Baker (OSAK) over Peyton Thul (EVW) (Fall 0:31).

Monday: Assorted whole grain muffin, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

Tuesday: Sausage & cheese biscuit, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

Wednesday: Warm ham & egg muffinwich, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

Thursday: Golden pancakes with syrup, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

Friday: Pancake on a stick with syrup, choice of fruit, choice of juice, milk.

EV-W Elementary Lunch Monday: Homemade mac & cheese, breadstick, steamed peas, baby carrots, milk, Alt: Italian dunkers.

Tuesday: Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, garden salad, mixed vegetable, milk, Alt: Chicken patty on a bun.

Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo, dinner roll, crisp Romain lettuce, steamed green beans, milk, Alt:

Riblet sandwich.

Thursday: BBQ chicken sandwich, tater tots, corn, Romaine lettuce, milk, Alt: Cheesy chicken quesadilla.

Friday: Chicken nuggets, baked French fries, fresh garden salad, baked beans, milk, Alt: Cheeseburger.

EV-W Secondary Lunch Monday: Mac & cheese, warm breadstick, peas, fresh baby carrots, milk, Alt: Chicken wild rice soup.

Tuesday: Shepherd’s pie, Caesar salad, crunchy baby carrots, dinner roll, milk, Alt: Toasted grilled cheese tomato soup.

Wednesday: Enchilada bake, refried beans, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, milk, Alt: Mandarin orange chicken with sesame noodles.

Thursday: Cheesy beef pasta bake, steamed fall vegetables, fresh celery stick, garlic breadstick, milk, Alt: Hot dog bar.

Friday: General Tso’s chicken with sesame noodles, sweet corn, spring mix salad, milk, Alt: Tangy sloppy Joes.

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Kimball Wrestling celebrates 50

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Pipeline training for first responders Quality first responder training is essential in establishing the communication network needed to effectively manage an emergency situation.

• We are offering an interactive Coordinated Response Exercise (CoRE) pipeline training • A program designed by first responders for first respondeers to help advance emergency response and public safety • This complimentary training is brought to you by your local pipeline and gas distribution companies CoRE is a discussion-based program charged with energy. During the CoRE program participants work through a table-top exercise

The hallway was filled with displays of 50 years of wrestling at Kimball during their 50th anniversary celebration at a home meet Friday, Jan. 26. Above, a son finds his dad in display photos. Staff photos by Marguerite Laabs.

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with local pipeline operators and information for the area gas distribution companies to pre• Discuss local pipeline sizes, plan an emergency response. locations, products, and operating pressures in the area CoRE Interactive Program For • Availability of Emergency First Responders: Work a simulated product Response Plans Register online and learn more release with your local pipeline about your local meeting sponsors operators • Learn and understand each at www.mncaer.com A complimentary meal will other’s responsibilities so everyone is prepared to work a coordi- also be served before the program nated response in the event of an begins. (Run time: meal 30 minutes, program 90 minutes) emergency • Identify the product release 2018 Meeting Schedule: Buffalo - 6 p.m. Monday, and necessary response • Whom do we notify in the Feb. 26, at Wild Marsh Golf Club, 1710 Montrose Blvd. event of a leak or release St. Cloud - 6 p.m. Tuesday, • The location of valves, and Feb. 27, at Best Western Plus Kelly what to do with them • Obtain operator contact Inn, 100 4th Ave. S.

January REAL ID Update Standard driver’s licenses and ID cards acceptable for federal purposes through Oct. 10, 2018

DVS Launches website, facebook page to provide REAL ID updates Minnesotans can use their current driver’s licenses for federal purposes, including boarding commercial aircraft, through Oct. 10, 2018. That’s because Gov. Dayton asked for and received an extension to comply with the federal REAL ID requirements.

The Minnesota legislature passed a law that directs the Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DPS-DVS) to make REAL ID “Here comes the Future!” Elementary wrestlers wrestled before the varsity compliant driver’s licenses availmeet against EV-W Friday. The young wrestlers burst through a paper sign able by Oct. 2018. DPS-DVS and MNIT are currently working to before running onto the court in a show of force before their matches. meet that deadline.

DPS-DVS will provide more information on how to obtain a REAL ID compliant driver’s license in the coming months.

Stay up-to-date on REAL ID in Minnesota

In addition to regular updates, DPS-DVS will provide REAL ID information on the web and through social media so Minnesotans can stay informed about new developments and find resources as the availability of REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards approaches.

The website is dedicated to REAL ID information and resources and the DPS-DVS Facebook page will have information that can easily be shared.

A recent DPS Blog post also Paulette and Del Fox pose with their five grandchildren who wrestle for Kimball. has information to consider when Their son Ben and his company Legacy Building Solutions donated the annex deciding which license or ID building to the gym that is now used for wrestling during the season. card you need. A REAL ID will be one of several options, when it is available.

DPS-DVS will include answers to frequently asked questions that are received through emails, phone calls, and social media channels.

Making progress on the new driver’s license system

DPS-DVS and Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) contracted with FAST Enterprises to develop a new driver services system that will produce REAL IDs. FAST has had a team in Minnesota since November working to develop the new system and process that will launch REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses by A view of the new wrestling room (annex) to the west of Wirth Gym. Fans were Oct. 1, 2018, to comply with state offered tours of the new space during Kimball wrestling’s 50th anniversary law.

The project team concelebration. The space will hold two full-sized wrestling mats. sists of eight separate teams.

Development teams are working

on license issuance, legal compliance, financials, interfaces with other agencies and organizations, data conversion, system training and communication, system testing and tech support.

DPS-DVS, MNIT and FAST will begin communicating with deputy registrars in February. There will be more information in the coming weeks regarding training on the new system.

The project is currently on schedule.

What is REAL ID? Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards. The Act refers to federal anti-terrorism laws and regulations that control access to the following: Federally regulated commercial aircraft.

Federal facilities requiring identification to enter, such as military bases or nuclear power facilities.

The Act prohibits federal agencies like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from accepting cards for official purposes from states that do not meet minimum security standards.

Federal enforcement and identification requirements For more information on acceptable forms of identification for boarding aircraft, please see TSA’s website.

Information from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security REAL ID Enforcement: Minnesota REAL ID Frequently Asked Questions for the Public

Current situation for Minnesotans While REAL ID requirements for states without federal extensions will begin Jan. 22, Minnesotans do not need to take any action at this time.

Minnesota has an extension for REAL ID enforcement, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver’s licenses and identification cards from Minnesota at federal facilities, nuclear power plants and federally regulated commercial aircraft until October 10, 2018.

DPS-DVS will provide updates as the availability of REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards approaches.

You can also call (651) 297-3298.

For vehicle services questions (ownership transfers, titles, liens and vehicle registration) visit the DVS website and submit your question using the vehicle services contact forms. You can also call (651) 297-2126, or email dvs.motor. vehicles@state.mn.us, and include your full name, date of birth and license plate or VIN number with your question.

About the Minnesota Department Public Safety The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention.

About Driver and Vehicle Services The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DVS) is responsible for driver testing, driver licensing and maintenance of driver records; driver evaluation and compliance; motor vehicle title and registration; commercial vehicle registration; motor vehicle dealer licensing and regulation; and enforcement of no-fault insurance requirements.

The Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) is a multi-year project sponsored by the Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Division (DVS). It replaces the division’s 30-year-old information technology system with one that will meet the needs and expectations of the division’s customers, employees and business partners.

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DVS 2017: More than 1.6 million driver’s license and ID cards issued More than 1.6 million titles issued More than 5.4 million vehicles registered DVS’ Public Information Center handled more than 1.2 million phone calls and 110,000 email correspondences.

Web-based services include driver’s license status check, regHow can Minnesotans get help?

For driver services questions istration renewal (tabs), and test (licenses, ID cards, driver com- scheduling. pliance and exams) send an email to dvs.driverslicense@state.mn.us, and include your full name and date of birth with your question.

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TRI-COUNTY NEWS Legal Notice REGULAR MEETING UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 24, 2018 IND. SCHOOL DISTRICT 739 KIMBALL, MN Superintendent Wagner opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. with all members present except Meyer. Member Meyer arrived at 6:02. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Mr. Wagner called for nominations for the position of Board Chair. Zipoy nominated Schreiner, Becker seconded the nomination.

Mr. Wagner called for nomination three additional times, to which there were no other nominations.

Upon vote, motion carried.

Chair Schreiner called for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. Becker nominated Zipoy, Waldorf seconded the nomination. Schreiner called for nomination three additional times, to which there were no other nominations. Upon vote, motion carried.

Chair Schreiner called for nominations for the position of Clerk. Waldorf nominated Becker, Zipoy seconded the nomination.

Schreiner called for nomination three additional times, to which there were no other nominations.

Upon vote, motion carried.

Chair Schreiner called for nominations for the position of Treasurer. Davis nominated Meyer, Becker seconded the nomination. Schreiner called for nomination three additional times, to which there were no other nominations. Upon vote, motion carried.

Motion by Davis, seconded by Zipoy to approve the agenda as presented.

Celebrations and success of students, staff and alumni included a shout out to all who volunteered to help out at the robotics tournament on January 13th, also to Monster Mike for sharing his story at the event. Congratulations to 8th grader Abby Truenow for winning both the Geography Bee and the Spelling Bee. Congratulations to Abbey Schiefelbein, District AAA winner. Abbey will compete at the regional level on January 31st. The board would like to recognize Mike Schultz for his accomplishments of not only being featured on a cereal box, but for representing the US in the winter Paralympics.

Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Becker, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The Consent Agenda included: • Approve minutes from the December 20, 2017 Regular meeting • Approval of Bills • Treasurer’s and Quarterly Reports • Accept resignation letter received from Michelle Schlueter, elementary paraprofessional, effective immediately

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• Accept resignation received from Jessica Solum, high school paraprofessional, effective immediately • Approve hiring of Cyntia Lommel, elementary paraprofessional, beginning January 16, 2018, at Category II, Step 1 of the NonLicensed Agreement • Accept $2,200 donation from Central Minnesota Builders Association, toward the purchase of a Saw Stop • Accept $500 donation from Meeker Cooperative, towards the Robotics program • Accept $2,000 donation from Meeker Cooperative, for two senior scholarships • Accept $500 donation from Jeff & Judy Laudenbach towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $25 donation from Kramer Electric towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $300 donation from Biodapt towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $250 donation from AM Maus & Son towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $280 donation from Kimball Class of 1996 towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $50 donation from John & Chris Donnay towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $300 donation from Schiefelbein Feeders towards the Softball Color Run • Accept $500 donation from Fair Haven Lions towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $250 donation from American Family Insurance, Ehlinger & Associates, towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $1,000 donation from Kuechle Underground towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $1,000 donation from Ned Root towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $250 donation from Kimball Sports Booster Club towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $50 donation from John and Theresa Niemi towards the Scholarship fund • Accept $1,000 donation from Kimball Sports Boosters towards purchase of reversible practice football jerseys Mr. Widvey reported on a notice from the band/choir of their intentions of planning for a trip in spring, 2019. The destination is not yet known, but fundraising will be starting. The 2019 Course Guide was presented for the board to review. There are several new course offerings included, while some offerings are not included until staffing questions are finalized. Mr. Widvey has been working on putting together documentation on the district’s testing procedures, including the testing calendar, as requested by the Department of Education.

Ms. Johnson put together a video clip where she asked a couple students from each grade

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level what they like most about Kimball Elementary. Responses ranged from art, to the friends they have, to their teacher, to the lunch choices. Part of the clip also included students participating in barn dance lessons taught by an outside instructor brought in through a grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board.

Mr. Wagner reported on the multipurpose room being completed and currently being used by the wrestling program. The new website with accompanying app is up and running. There have been a few issues with the roll-over of the previous site, but these are being worked out. The local police and fire departments will be holding an active school threat training at Kimball Schools once in February, and again in March. Teacher negotiations are currently in the financial stage.

The district has provided several proposals, and have received a request from the teachers. The Youth Apprenticeship program is still tied up with the Department of Education; we have the verbal approval to move forward with the program, which we have, but are still waiting for the final. With the completion of the multipurpose facility, the previous wrestling room is being cleaned out and prepared for the fitness center to move in. This move will happen during the two-weeks between winter and spring activities. He has been approached by administrators at Stride Academy asking if Kimball would be interested in sharing speech services for next school year. Kimball is in a position where we could utilize more than a 1.0 fte, and Stride needs less than 1.0 fte. Currently Kimball is utilizing a contractor for these services, which is considerably more expensive than hiring staff. Stride has a contact interested in possibly providing services for them, but looking for full-time. The board will take action later in the meeting allowing the superintendent to CLUES ACROSS 1. Warm-blooded vertebrates 8. Semitic peoples 13. Supervise 14. Historical German territory 15. Sweat 19. The Wolverine State 20. China 21. Violent disturbances 22. A way to commemorate the dead 23. Midway between east and southeast 24. Bird genus 25. Trim 26. Disparaged 30. More coherent 31. Abnormal rattling sounds 32. Healthy appetizers 33. Partner to “shocked” 34. French pianist Pascal 35. Jokes 38. Marks to omit print 39. Tall 40. Coverage 44. “A Death in the Family” author 45. Role of highlights 46. Fixed-radio access 47. Partly digested food 48. “Lamb Chop” puppeteer Lewis 49. In support of 50. Aluminum 51. Reduction in value over time 55. Running events 57. Portuguese region 58. Slovenly women 59. Strongly criticized CLUES DOWN 1. Wiped up 2. Opposed to 3. Macon, GA, university 4. Wife 5. Small viper 6. Polynesia garland of flowers 7. Saw-like 8. Maltese-Italian composer Girolamo 9. Moved faster than walking

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work with Stride Academy to fulfi ll the needs of both districts.

Zipoy reported on the District Advisory Committee meeting held January 22nd. Waldorf reported on Benton-Stearns Education District.

Motion by Davis, seconded

by Meyer to authorize the superintendent to work with Stride Academy to share speech services.

MC Motion by Becker, seconded

by Davis to adopt Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore.

Upon roll call vote, members Meyer, Waldorf, Davis, Becker, Schreiner, and Zipoy voted in favor. None voted against.

Motion by Zipoy, seconded

by Becker to approve Policy 211 – Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, Board Member, Employee, or Student. MC Motion by Davis, seconded by Becker to approve Policy 412.1 – Out of State Travel Expenses. MC Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Davis to approve Policy 420 and 516.2 – Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases. MC Motion by Davis, seconded

by Meyer to approve Policy 520 – Student Surveys. MC Motion by Becker, seconded

by Zipoy to approve Policy 530 – Immunization Requirements. MC Motion by Davis, seconded

by Becker to approve Policy 616 – School District System Accountability. MC Motion by Davis, seconded by Waldorf to approve Long-Term Substitute Contract with Jennifer Wheeler for Emily Fogel, Early Childhood Special Education instructor, beginning January 19, 2018 until March 29, 2018. MC Motion by Becker, seconded

by Zipoy to accept donation of $300 from Leo and Marilyn Wirth

towards the Scholarship Fund. MC Motion by Meyer, seconded by Davis to accept donation of $200 from Jodi and Mike Schindler, toward the wrestling fundraiser account. MC Motion by Davis, seconded by Becker to Adopt Resolution to Fully Fund Special Education Services (Minnesota). Members Meyer, Waldorf, Davis, Becker, Schreiner, and Zipoy voted in favor. None voted against. MC Motion by Davis, seconded

by Becker to Adopt Resolution to Fully Fund Special Education Services (Federal).

Members Meyer, Waldorf, Davis, Becker, Schreiner, and Zipoy voted in favor. None voted against. MC Motion by Davis, seconded

by Waldorf to approve the High School Course Guide for 2018-2019 as presented. MC Future meeting Dates included the next regular board meeting on February 21, at 6:00 p.m., and Benton-Stearns Education District on February 21, at 3:30 p.m. Zipoy inquired as to where we’re at with the Stop The Bleed Campaign; have we received the kits? Where are they being kept?

In answer, the two donated by the Fire Department are located in the AED case inside the front entrance at the elementary, and in the AED case located inside Door 10 (Wirth Gym) entrance at the high school. There was also discussion regarding opening up the Youth Apprenticeship program to other businesses in the surrounding area where the business might be unable to find skilled workers.

Motion by Meyer, seconded by Becker to adjourn at 7:18 p.m.

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MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Maine Prairie Township Board has changed the time of the regular scheduled meeting for February from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. The reason for this change is to meet with an attorney to discuss a Subdivision Ordinance. The meeting is open to the public as are all Township meetings.

Lori Hunt Maine Prairie Clerk Published in the Tri-County News Thursdays, Feb. 1 and 8, 2018.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Stearns County Planning Commission, in and for the County of Stearns, will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for a conditional use permit submitted by James G Hay, Dassel MN according to Sections 4.8, 6.48, 9.7.5F, 10.2.6A and 10.2.23 of Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance #439 to construct and operate a recreational vehicle park and campground on a general development lake in the Residential 1 and Residential 5 zoning districts. The property under consideration is Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 and Outlot A of Lakes Louisa Hills, lying southerly of County Road 44 and north of Lake Louisa in Section 7, Fairhaven Township (121/28).

Notice is further given that the above hearing will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Stearns County Service Center West, 3301 County Road 138, Room 121, Waite Park, Minnesota.

A copy of the proposed request is on fi le in the Stearns County Environmental Services Office, County Administration Center,

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705 Courthouse Square, Room 343, St. Cloud, Minnesota and can be viewed during regular business hours. This request/information can also be viewed approximately one week prior to the meeting at co.stearns.mn.us by clicking on Board & Committee meetings. Action taken on this application will be available shortly after the meeting at the same website location.

All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or submit written testimony prior to the hearing date, either in support of or in opposition to the proposed request. Written testimony should be submitted to the Stearns County Environmental Services Department, Administration Center, 705 Courthouse Square, Room 343, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303.

LeRoy Gondringer, Chair Stearns County Planning Commission Barrier Free Status: This meeting will be accessible to the handicapped. Attempts will be made to accommodate any other individual need for special services.

Please call (320) 656-3613 early so arrangements can be made.

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MnDOT study evaluates tolling feasibility in state The Minnesota Department of Transportation released a study that examines the feasibility of broader tolling in the state.

In 2017, the Minnesota Legislature required MnDOT to look at modern tolling practices in other states, and the policy and legal considerations and a traffic and revenue analysis in Minnesota.

“The study is not a plan to implement tolling in Minnesota, but rather an analysis of tolling and its implications,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle.

The goal of the study was to evaluate the ability of certain rural and urban corridors to generate toll revenue. The selected interstate and trunk highways represent typical corridors to provide revenue estimates and shouldn’t

be perceived as recommended corridors, Zelle said.

Although the study presents the framework and analysis of estimated costs and revenue, and summarizes policies and other legal issues, MnDOT concluded that a more detailed study would be needed before any decision could be made to implement a specific toll project.

“Any implementation of tolling requires a balanced approach that aligns the goals of the projects with the needs of the users and the transportation network,” Zelle said. “This study is a high-level assessment for decision-makers on whether to advance more detailed studies of toll feasibility on specific corridors. It’s intended to provide an understanding of potential revenue and policy

issues and is not sufficient to support implementation.”

Among the other issues MnDOT considered in the study were current state and federal laws that restrict how tolling revenue can be collected and used, as well as the public’s opposition toward tolling, including privacy issues around automated enforcement.

The Legislature required that this study evaluate tolling as a transportation funding source by converting existing general purpose lanes of the studied corridors to toll lanes. The MnDOT report can be found at www.dot.state. mn.us/govrel/reports/2018/tollingstudy-report.pdf Minnesota currently has toll facilities as part of the MnPASS network, which is designed to manage and reduce congestion.

Walk-in access generates revenue for landowners, sign-ups open now Landowners can generate revenue by allowing public hunting on their private land in Meeker County through the Department of Natural Resources Walk-In Access Program. Sign-ups are Monday, Jan. 22, to Friday, April 27.

“This program is a win-win for landowners and hunters,” said Scott Roemhildt, DNR Walk-In Access coordinator. “And what’s more, by signing up for three years, landowners can qualify for habitat enhancement on their Walk-In Access acres.”

For Walk-In Access, eligible parcels must be at least 40 acres and covered by high quality natural vegetation. Landowners are paid by the acre to allow hunting access from Sept. 1 to May 31.

Bonuses are paid on parcels that enroll in a three-year contract,

are more than 140 acres and are located near a state wildlife management area or federal waterfowl production area.

“This may be an opportune time for landowners to sign up for this program because there is some uncertainty about how it will be funded in the 2018 Farm Bill,” Roemhildt said.

In a change this year, landowners who enroll in a three-year contract also may qualify for up to $20,000 in habitat enhancements on their land for prescribed burning, removing invasive trees and brush, or planting native species.

Walk-In Access parcels are for public hunting only and no motorized vehicles are allowed on conservation land. Bright yellow-green signs identify area boundaries and parking is along

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roads or in designated parking areas. Recreational use laws provide extra liability protection for acres enrolled in Walk-In Access.

Walk-In Access began in 2011 and has grown to more than 26,700 acres in 2017. The program is currently funded through 2018 with a three-year grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under number 69-3A75-16-509.

Other funding comes through a surcharge on nonresident hunting licenses, a one-time appropriation from the Minnesota Legislature in 2012 and donations from hunters.

Interested Landowners should contact the Meeker Soil and Water Conservation District at (320) 693-7287, ext 3 and ask for Josh Pommier.

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Wednesday, January 24

Local crime blotters Wright County Sheriff’s Office

Jan. 22, Aaron Carlton Willey, 41 of Maple Lake, was arrested in Annandale on the charges of thirdTdegree DWI and fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.

Jan. 23, Brittany Jean Stute, 27 of tAnnandale, was arrested in Hennepin County on a Wright County warrant for theft violations.

Jan. 27, Johnathan Michael Rausch, d35 of Clearwater, was arrested in Clearwater on the charge of domestic tassault.

There were 34 property-damage aaccidents, 2 hit-and-run accidents, and y4 car-deer accidents.

There were 7 arrests for DWI, 1 school bus stop-arm violation, and 126 ttickets for miscellaneous traffic violations reported this week.

Meeker County Sheriff’s Office Monday, January 29, 2018

7:36 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of County State Aid Highway 21 in Kingston.

3:41 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office dispatched Dassel Fire Department and responded to a report of a fire in a field near 246th Street and County State Aid Highway 24 in Darwin Township. No damage was reported. g 5:27 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office dispatched Dassel Fire Department and responded to a report of a strong smell rof gas at a residence on 238th Street in Dassel Township. No injuries were reported.

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Sunday, January 28 1:00 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office arrested

aJames Lee Shoutz, 29 of Kimball, for ldriving under the influence on 260th

Street in Darwin Township.

1:03 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a suspicious person at a residence on MN Highway 15 in Kingston aTownship. The deputy located the indigvidual who was having medical issues. nGold Cross Ambulance responded and nno transport was needed.

6:37 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office assisted the Kimball Police Department at a residdence on Quill Street in Kimball.

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Saturday, January 27 3:55 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to an alarm at a business on Meeker Avenue West, in Eden Valley. It was determined to be employee error.

6:52 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a property damage accident on 642nd Avenue in Forest Prairie Township. The individual was issued a deer tag.

9:41 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a burglary on Dunn Lake in Forest City Township.

12:54 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a custody dispute at a residence on East William Street in Darwin. The deputy advised the individual of their options.

2:40 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a disturbance at a residence on County State Aid Highway 9 in Darwin Township. The situation was mediated.

4:50 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office issued a deer possession tag to an individual at a residence on County State Aid Highway 27 in Kingston.

10:38 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a disturbance at a business on North 1st Street in Darwin.

Friday, January 26 7:45 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a burglary at a residence on 592nd Avenue in Manannah Township.

11:21 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a burglary at a residence on 602nd Avenue in Manannah Township.

7:07 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on 735th Avenue in Kingston Township. The vehicle was stopped and citations issue for driving after suspension, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia in a vehicle, and possession of alcohol by a person under 21.

Thursday January 25 8:40 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of cows on 665th Avenue in Darwin Township. The deputy checked and the cows were no longer in the area.

5:51 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious person at an address on MN Highway 55 in Watkins. The individual that was the cause for concern had left the area.

10:28 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a dog complaint at a residence on MN Highway 22 in Litchfield Township. A report was taken.

5:44 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stalled vehicle partially on the roadway on 743rd Avenue in Dassel. The deputy made contact with the owner and he will get the vehicle removed.

Tuesday, January 23 5:09 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on 330th Street in Forest City Township. The vehicle was not a hazard.

1:12 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic situation at an address on MN Highway 22 in Litchfield Township. The deputy mediated the situation.

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Prior to that, Chief Bentrud served the St. Cloud Police Department for 16 years, 10 of which he served as a Police Sergeant.

Under Chief Bentrud’s leadership, the Waite Park Police Department has taken a lead role in Central Minnesota in the battle against human trafficking and the victimization of young girls and women. The Waite Park Police Department is the first police agency in the county to deploy body cameras for patrol officers.

Chief Bentrud has been an active member of the Stearns County Chiefs of Police Association and the Metro Chiefs of Police Association.

Chief Bentrud grew up in Glenwood, Minn. He is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and has a Master’s (M.S.) Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Cloud State University. Since completing his M.S. Degree, Chief Bentrud has been an Adjunct Instructor in the Criminal Justice Department at SCSU for the past 22 years. In 2013, Chief Bentrud was appointed

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Standards and Training (POST), and last spring Chief Bentrud was elected Third Vice-President of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association. Chief Bentrud is also on the Board of Directors for the Central Minnesota Mental Health Center.

Chief Bentrud stated, “I strongly believe we can enhance the services provided to residents of Stearns County by having law enforcement, social service agencies and communities working together.” Some of the critical issues identified by Chief Bentrud include improving the communication and working relationship between area law enforcement agencies, establishing a countywide strategy to address human trafficking, and developing referral resources to reduce incarceration of individuals dealing with mental illness.

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Repeating monthly meetings: MONDAYS: Second, 10 a.m., Wat-KimValley VFW Auxiliary meets at Hilltop Health Care Center.

Second, 7 p.m., Kimball Friends of the Library, meets at city hall.

Second, 7:30 p.m., Eden Valley American Legion and Auxiliary meets at Legion Club.

Third, 6:30 p.m., Kimball Lions dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, at Willow Creek Lions Shelter. New members always welcome.

TUESDAYS: First, 8:30 p.m., Watkins American Legion meets.

Second, 7 p.m. for Gambling, 7:30 p.m. regular meeting for the Watkins Lions/Lioness Club, at the Watkins Skating Rink.

Second, 8:30 p.m., Watkins Spor t smen’s C lub me et s at Watkins Legion Club.

Third, 8 p.m., Forest City Threshers meeting.

Last, 7:30 p.m., Kingston Johnson Kelly Am. Legion Post 483 meets.

WEDNESDAYS: First, noon-3 p.m., Local knitting event, at Eden Valley Library; Sandy, dsmillerbernd@gmail.com or (320) 237-6015.

Second, 7 p.m., Kimball Legion Auxiliary meets (except July & Aug.) THURSDAYS: First, 7:30 p.m., Wat-KimValley VFW meets.

Please call us at (320) 398-5000 or 453-6397 if a meeting time is changed or needs to be corrected.

Schools Calendar items for Eden ValleyWatkins, Holy Cross, and Kimball schools are listed here, with (EVW), (K) or (HC) used to distinguish them. Check school websites: www.evw.k12.mn.us www.holycrossmn.org www.kimball.k12.mn.us Thursday, Feb. 1, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Parent-student-teacher conferences at EV-W Secondary. (EVW) Thursday, Feb. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Community barn dance at Kimball Area Community Ed. Building (at base of water tower).

Free, and everyone is welcome!

Friday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m., Sendoff for Kimball Robotics team heading to state tournament, in Wirth Gym. (K) T h u r s d a y, F e b . 1 , 5 : 3 0 6:30 p.m., registration for KAHS trap team. Call Charlie Serbus for information, (320) 333-0578. (K)

Friday, Feb. 2, 4-8 p.m., EV-W Choir chili supper, at EV-W cafeteria. (EVW) Saturday, Feb. 3, 8 a.m., Kimball basketball alumni tournament, at KAHS. (K) Sunday, Feb. 4, 12 noon, Firearm Safety Training begins at Kimball Rod & Gun Club. Call Rob Kuechle at (320) 492-5662. Class runs all four Sundays in Febrary, and is required to be on the high school trap team.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 3:307:30 p.m., Pre-K through 6 conferences at Kimball. (K) Thursday, Feb. 8, 6-7:30 p.m., Kindergarten Round-Up at Kimball Elementary School. (320) 398-7700 x2500 or keri.johnson@ kimball.k12.mn.us. (K) Thursday, Feb. 8, 6-7:30 p.m., Preschool open house at Kimball Elementary School. (320) 3987700 x2802 or lisa.hennen@ kimball.k12.mn.us. (K)

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Gov’t Monday, Feb. 5 [NOTE DATE CHANGE], 7 p.m., Kimball city council meeting.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, Precinct caucuses. Find your caucus location at http://caucusfinder.sos.state. mn.us.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m., Eden Valley-Watkins School Board mtg. (6 p.m. open forum) Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Eden Valley city council meeting.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, [NOTE DATE CHANGE] 7 p.m., South Haven city council meeting.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Watkins city council meeting.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. [NOTE TIME CHANGE], Maine Prairie Township meeting.

Community Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1-7 p.m., Red Cross Bloodmobile at St. Anne’s Church in Kimball, sponsored by the Kimball Fire & Rescue Dept. Schedule an appointment at (866) REDCROSS or (320) 250-2411, or redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, Feb. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Community barn dance at Kimball Area Community Ed. Building (at base of water tower).

Free, and everyone is welcome!

Sat u rday, Feb. 3, 8 a .m., Kimball basketball alumni tournament, at KAHS. See ad on page 9 for details.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 1-3 p.m., 30th annual Kingston Lions fishing contest, on NW side of Lake Francis.

See ad on page 3.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m., Watkins Senior Citizens Valentine’s Day party and coronation.

See notice on page 3 for details.

Feb. 9-11 and Feb. 15-18, “BINGO: The Winning Musical” performed by the Great Northern Theatre, at The Great Blue Heron in Cold Spring. $40 tickets include dinner and show. www.GNTC1.com Feb. 9-25, 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Korea.

Monday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m., Kimball Friends of the Library meeting at Kimball City Hall. (Check out their Facebook page for any changes.)

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Benefits Friday, Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m., 10th annual Spaghetti Supper at Kingston Apostolic Lutheran Church. See ad on page 3.

Friday-Saturday, Feb. 2-3, 6th annual Stearns County Cancer Ride/Fun Ride. FREE Fun Run. See ad on page 3 for list of participating businesses, and schedule of activities. All proceeds go to Keller Family Community Foundation. Nick Vossen (320) 292-0090 or Wayne DuHoux at (320) 250-8941.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 8 a.m., Kimball basketball alumni tournament, at KAHS. See page 9.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus spaghetti supper at Holy Cross School in Marty (Pearl Lake). See their ad on page 3.

Sunday, Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., St. Anthony Youth

Breakfast at St. Anthony Social Hall. See ad on page 3 for details.

Saturday, Feb. 10, 8th annual Wintercade Ice Fishing Contest on Lake Ripley in Litchfield.

Saturday, Feb. 10, 4:307:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 11, 911 a.m.: Silent auction and bake sale at Assumption Church. Proceeds go to Assumption Christian Mothers Family Ministries, and to build a playground. Call Molly Zimmerman, (320) 243-7789.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, EV-W v.

Paynesville boys’ basketball game, FFA will collect Caps for Chemotherapy for Kids at the game.

Friday, Feb. 16, 4:307:30 p.m., Kimball Lions Fish Fry at Generations Ballroom. Same great food, just different location.

Friday, Feb. 16, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Watkins Legion fish fry, at Watkins Legion & Village Hall.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6-8:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 21, 3:15-5:15 p.m., Auditions for “The Sound of Music,” at EV-W high school choir room; for students in grades 2-12 and area community members of all ages. See story on page 11.

March 9-18, 2018 Paralympics in PyeongChang, Korea. Watch for Kimball’s “Monster” Mike Schultz competing in banked slalom snowboard with Team USA.

Sport Schedules Check schools’ websites for the most current info. kimball.k12.mn.us evw.k12.mn.us

Kimball Cubs

EV-Watkins Eagles

Girls’ Basketball Thu, Feb. 1, 7:15 pm, at Maple Lake Sat, Feb. 3, 6:30 pm, at Minnewaska MON, FEB. 5, 7:15 PM, V ACGC FRI, FEB. 9, 7:15 PM, V HOLDINGFORD SAT, FEB. 10, 1:45 PM, V SAUK CENTRE

THU, FEB. 1, 7:15 PM, V PAYNESVILLE Mon, Feb. 5, 7:15 pm, at Holdingford Fri, Feb. 9, 7:15 pm, at HLWW TUE, FEB. 13, 7:15 PM, V MILACA THU, FEB. 15, 7:15 PM, V PIERZ

Boys’ Basketball FRI, FEB. 2, 7:15 PM, V BBE Thu, Feb. 8, 7:15 pm, at Maple Lake Sat, Feb. 10, 3:15 pm, at Sauk Centre TUE, FEB. 13, 7:15 PM, V PAYNESVILLE THU, FEB. 15, 7:15 PM, V HOLDINGFORD

Fri, Feb. 2, 7:15 pm, at Maple Lake MON, FEB. 5, 7:15 PM, V LITCHFIELD THU., FEB. 8, 7:15 PM, V PAYNESVILLE FRI, FEB. 9, 7:15 PM, V FOLEY Tue, Feb. 13, 7:15 pm, at Holdingford

Wrestling Fri, Feb. 2, 5 pm, Dual at Dassel-Cokato THU, FEB. 8, 7 PM, DUAL V ACGC Fri, Feb. 9, 4 pm, Tournament at Albany Sat, Feb. 17, Sections at Norwood-Young America SAT, FEB. 24, 8 AM, V EDEN VALLEY-WATKINS

Fri, Feb. 2, 5 pm, at BOLD Thu, Feb. 8, 5 pm, Tri at HLWW Sat, Feb. 24, 8 am, at Kimball March 1-3, State Tournament at Xcel Center

Gymnastics HOME = MAPLE LAKE (Maple Lake/Kimball) THU, FEB. 1, 6 PM, V PAYNESVILLE/EV-W Sat, Feb. 10, TBD, Conference Tournament

HOME = PAYNESVILLE (Paynesville/EV-W) Thu, Feb. 1, at Maple Lake/Kimball Sat, Feb. 10, TBD, Conference Tournament

This Week in History This Week in History 10 years ago

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… from the Tri-County News archives

Kimball Area High School began recognizing participants, coaches, and advisors in 2003 for outstanding achievements with the Activities Hall of Fame. Feb. 2, 2008, Jane (Konz) Hanson, Paul Bruggers, and David Kothe were inducted into KAHS Hall of Fame.

Tri-County News editor and publisher Jean Doran Matua accepted two awards at the Minnesota Newspaper Association three-day convention. One award was for Advertising Excellence, the other was for Best Use of Information Graphics and Graphic Illustration.

20 years ago At 4:42 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 1998, fire departments from Kimball, Cold Spring, Watkins, and Rockville rushed to Theisen Building Supplies in Marty, on the west side of Pearl Lake. The building not only housed lumber, but also their retail hardware and paint department, and the main offices. All was lost in the blaze, including two trucks and a forklift.

30 years ago Sno-Daze king and queen candidates at Kimball Area High School were Jackie Spiczka, Jen Mertens, Tom Hurrle, Julie Meierhofer, Randy Carlson, Patt Spoden, Monya Serbus, Darlene Sheetz, Lana Lampi, Denise Becker, Vikki Zoller, Bob Koltes, Bob Kingman, Jennifer Wirz, Jake Donnay, Ted Greely, and Rob Miller.

40 years ago

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KAHS had three foreign exchange students in 1978. They were Beatriz Barroso of Mexico City, Mexico, guest of the Joe Masberg family; Gerardo Rodriguez of Monterey, Mexico, guest of the Arnold Konz family, and Andrea Galdeano from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, visiting the Virgil Fiekes Compiled by Maxine Doran

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Help Wanted KMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeks long-term Special Education elementary teacher beginning March 2018. Apply at www.kms. k12.mn.us, with letter of interest, resume, transcripts, copy of license, three letters of recommendation.

M-1 SEEKING HANDS-ON MUNICIPAL BAR/ GRILL MANAGER, DeGraff, Minnesota. 3-5 years management experience preferred.

Salary DOQ. Application/resume due February 5: City of DeGraff, 307 Atlantic Ave., DeGraff, MN 56271.

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HELP WANTED: Eden ValleyWatkins Schools is seeking a full-time cleaner at Eden Valley.

The position will be for 8 hours a day for 260 days a year. A high school diploma or GED required. Individuals will provide cleaning, set-up and take-down.

Applications are available at the District Office and on the website at www.evw.k12.mn.us.

Open until filled.

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HELP WANTED: Part-time waitress wanted. Apply at Mom’s Place in South Haven.

52-1-A HELP WANTED: Servers, cooks, dishwashers for evenings and weekends at Fat Eddie’s (formerly Corner Bar) in Eden Valley. Stop in and apply, or call Michelle at (320) 469-6415.

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Hilltop Health Care Center has openings for: • RN or LPN, Full-time & Part-time • Dietary Aide, Full-time and Part-time • Nursing Assistants, Registered, FT • Home Care Aides, Part-time • Activity Aide/Universal Worker, PT Starting wage for NA,R $14.25. Differential pay, eve. & night shift, $1 more per hour.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement, dental, vacation, sick leave. Scholarships available for nursing continuing education. We pay $3 for every hour you work.

“Work with the Best” Apply at: www.hilltophealthcarecenter.com or Hilltop Health Care Center, 410 Luella St., Watkins MN 55389, or call (320) 764-2300.

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TRI-COUNTY NEWS The Watkins Sportsmen’s Club In brief: held their annual ice fishing contest on Clear Lake near Watkins last Saturday, Jan. 27. The sun was out, but it was windy out there on the open lake for the brave souls who participated. The fish must have had advance warning, because they weren’t biting much.

Barn dance today!

See the contest winners listed on page 7

• We’ve just begun our 70th year of the Tri-County News! Best we can tell, Feb. 19 will mark the anniversary date. Does anyone have a copy of the very first issue? (We have to ask; none of the historical groups seem to have one.)

• We picked up THREE awards at the Minnesota Newspaper Association convention last week and we’ll just have to wait to tell you about them: a human interest story, sports story, and press photographer’s portfolio.

(Here’s a hint, too: all three were won by our editor and publisher, Jean Matua.)

• “Monster” Mike Schultz competed last Thursday at the XGames in their Special Olympic Unified Snowboard event. Mike and his partner Chris Perdue took fifth place against some tight competition.

Ice fishing contests will continue for awhile yet, on various lakes in the area, as the deadline to remove fish houses is still at least a month away.

Staff photo by Anton Matua.

Mark Anthony Meteorologist Full moon, eclipse, blue moon, and supermoon in one day

Despite our quiet weather across Minnesota this week, there are three things to talk about this week.

It isn’t weather-related, but one pertains to a big event that hasn’t happened since 1866. There will be a full moon, a total lunar eclipse, a blue moon, and a supermoon all in the same day this Wednesday. This rare event will take place in the

early morning hours Wednesday, Jan. 31. Of course, these events do take place singularly, but to have them all together on one day is the rarity.

Also, on Friday is Ground Hog Day. According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, it will be six more weeks of winter. Otherwise, if he doesn’t see his shadow, spring is just

around the corner.

Finally, the other big event is when the Super Bowl hits Minnesota. All eyes will be on the state of Minnesota and our weather. It will be a colder than normal weekend for all the festivities in the Twin Cities as we will tap Arctic high pressure. High temperatures in the Twin Cities this weekend should reach the lower

teens both days. Most of Greater Minnesota should see highs only in the single digits.

Some light snow or flurries can’t be ruled out over the weekend. Wind chill values will drop from -15 to -30 over the weekend. If you are going to some of the events this weekend, or if you’re spending some time outdoors across Greater Minnesota, make sure you bundle up.

Enjoy all the events during this rare week and have a “super” weekend!

Weather history: On this date back in 1931 records show that a “heat wave” moved into Minnesota.

Across southern Minnesota, for example, St. Peter hit 60 degrees F! Weather fact: Heat wave: Is a prolonged period of “abnormally warm weather.”

Almanac: Sunrise: 7:43 a.m.

Sunset: 5:26 p.m.

Normal High: 23 Normal Low: 4 Regional Temperatures: Moorhead Low 21 High 27 Duluth Low 17 High 25 Central Minn. Low 22 High 28 Minneapolis Low 26 High 32 Marshall Low 25 High 32 Rochester Low 24 High 31 Wednesday: Mostly sunny.

High 28 Low -5 Wind: WNW 15-25 mph Prec. None It will be a quiet and mild midweek.

Temperatures on Wednesday should reach the upper 20s and lower 30s. Colder weather will return on Thursday.

A weak disturbance will arrive on Friday and Saturday that could generate some light snow. High temperatures over the Super Bowl Weekend will only reach the single digits.

Thursday: Partly cloudy and colder. High 6 Low -4 Wind: NW 10-20 mph Prec. None Friday: Mostly cloudy to cloudy, 20-percent chance of light snow.

High 19 Low 3 Wind: S 5-10 mph Prec. Trace-.20” Saturday: Mostly cloudy to cloudy, 20-percent chance of light snow. High 9 Low -5 Wind: N 10-20 mph Prec. Trace-.20” Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 8 Low 3 Wind: NE 10-15 mph Prec.

None.

Kimball Elementary School is hosting a FREE community barn dance from 6:307:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Community Ed. Building in Kimball. Everyone is invited!

We can’t wait for next week’s paper already!

‘BINGO: The Winning Musical’ Performance dates at The Great Blue Heron are Feb. 9-11 and Feb. 15-18 dinner theater.

See www.GNTC1.com for tickets and details.

Caps for Chemo drive Eden Valley-Watkins FFA and Paynesville Area FFA are collecting caps for children undergoing chemotherapy at the U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital. Any style is accepted, but they must be new and free of pet dander, dirt, dust and smoke.

They will be collected at the EV-W boys’ basketball home game Feb. 13 against Paynesville. This is in honor of Alizabeth Ludwig.

School breaks Thursday, Feb. 15, Staff development day (NO SCHOOL for students).

Presidents’ Day break for BOTH Kimball and EV-W is Friday & Monday, Feb. 16 & 19; NO SCHOOL for students and staff.

Monday March 19, Teacher workshop at Kimball Schools (NO SCHOOL for students).

Ice fishing contests • Feb. 3, 1-3 p.m., Kingston Lions Club, on Lake Francis • Feb. 10, Wintercade Ice Fishing Contest on Lake Ripley

Upcoming benefits Feb. 2, EV-W Choir chili supper Feb. 2-3 Stearns Co. Cancer Run/ Fun Ride (starts in Richmond) Feb. 3, Kimball alumni basketball tournament at KAHS Feb. 3, Knights of Columbus spaghetti supper at Holy Cross Feb. 4, St. Anthony Youth Breakfast (Watkins) Feb. 10, Wintercade Ice Fishing Contest Feb. 10-11, Assumption Church silent auction/bake sale (Eden Valley) Feb. 13, Caps for Chemo for Kids at EV-W/Paynesville game Feb. 16, Kimball Lions fish fry Feb. 16, Watkins Legion fish fry Feb. 17, Adult Prom fundraiser for Kimball Senior Scholarship Org. Feb. 24, Meeker Co. Pheasants Forever Spring Banquet