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Liz Kothman stars as Ellie Blake, a daughter who swaps bodies with her mother for a day, in “Freaky Friday the Musical,” performed Nov. 12 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. More than 40 students from the high school drama program staged six performances of the fall musical this month.
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Eva Griffey plays Savannah, the antagonist in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School fall musical “Freaky Friday the Musical” Nov. 12 in Sauk Rapids. Obsessed with winning “The Hunt, an annual school-wide scavenger hunt, she is pictured singing, “I Got This.”
SRRHS present “Freaky Friday the Musical” BY ELLARRY PRENTICE | STAFF WRITER SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School students brought freaky family fun to the stage this month. Fortythree students from the drama program staged, “Freaky Friday the Musical,” Nov. 4-7 and Nov. 12-13. The musical told the story of Katherine, an overworked mother, and her teenage daughter, Ellie, who magically swap bodies and have just one day to put things right again. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, they come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter. Liz Kothman and Macy Castilleja played the mother and daughter principal characters.
The show was directed by Erin Thompson, Nikki Bunnell, Garrett Lathe, Shania Hirdler, Christian Kirmeier and Sean Donahue.
What’s Happening Saturday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m. – Turkey Bingo. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary. All proceeds benefit veterans, veteran families and children. Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.
Maya Castilleja as Mrs. Meyers sings “Watch Your Back” with her students Nov. 12 during the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School d r a m a p r o g r a m ’s production of “Freaky Friday the Musical.” The crabby gym teacher did not take excuses.
Monday, Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive. College of St. Benedict. 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767 or visiting redcrossblood.org. Monday, Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Work Session. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. Monday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids City Hall, 251 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. – Free Grace Recovery Meeting. Hosted by Free Grace United. All are welcome; everyone struggles with something. Food and fellowship beginning at 6:30 p.m. The ROC, 141 Fourth Ave. N., Foley. For more information or support, call 612-512-4745. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 5 p.m. – Meat Raffle. Benefitting the Sauk Rapids Dance Team. Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Thursday, Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving. Federal holiday. Some government offices closed as well as area businesses and services. Friday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135.
Grandma Helene, played by Katie Lemke (from left), Grandpa Gordon, played by Riley Meinert, and Mike, played by Connor Johnson, sing a reprise of “Just One Day” during a Nov. 12 production of “Freaky Friday the Musical” in the Performing Arts Center at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. The drama club performed the show during the first two weeks of November.
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Ellie Blake, whose soul takes the body of her mother, Katherine Blake, played by Macy Castilleja (left), reluctantly holds hands with fiancé Mike, played by Connor Johnson, during a Nov. 12 production of “Freaky Friday the Musical” in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Performing Arts Center. Not knowing he is talking to his soon-to-be step-daughter, Mike is confused about Katherine’s lack of affection.
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Rice Elementary School and Hillside School will once again host an adopt-a-family program to provide gifts for families in need. Families from the schools are invited to adopt other families and provide items to make their holiday season special. Referrals will come from the staff at Rice Elementary School. When a family is nominated, ed, a form will be sent home. When the information iss returned, the family will be paired with one, two or several famiCoat drive at lies that would like to donate. Rapids Alterations Unwrapped gifts will be dropped off at the The staff at Rapids Alterations in school and labeled with the family number umber Sauk Rapids believe warm coats create warm and family member. Once all gifts have hearts. been dropped off, the adopted family will To help those in need, the business is holding its be contacted. Kids will receive one item m 11th annual drive for coats, hats, mittens and scarves. they need, one item they want, one e Community members are invited to donate gently used item to wear and one item to read. coats and accessories for the Salvation Army. Donations are A link to donate to the Rice adoptaccepted for men, women, teens and children of all ages. a-family program is available on the According to owner Cindy Battleson, what sets Rapids district’s website. For more informaAlterations’ coat drive apart from the rest is that, if someone tion, contact Rice Elementary School donates a decent coat with a rip or broken zipper, the business will repair it or replace the zipper before passing it on to the at 320-393-2177. Salvation Army. Most other places, she noted, will throw away damaged items. Giving page 9 Rapids Alterations collects hundreds of coats and accessories annually and has donated thousands to the Salvation Army over the years, Battleson said. Winter gear for children is especially needed, Battleson said. Seamstresses will also repair snow pants if they have a rip in the knee. Gently used coats and accessories can be brought to Rapids Alterations, 621 N. Benton Dr., Suite 101, during business hours of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell senior Anna Lundeen skates while looking up ice for a teammate in the Storm’n Sabres home-opener against North Wright County Nov. 13 at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell. North Wright County won the game, 6-0.
Going up for a block for the Sauk Rapids-Rice volleyball team are Sophia Rothstein (left) and Lexi Helmin. The Storm lost their consolation match of the Minnesota State High School League Class AAA Girls Volleyball State Tournament to Chisago Lakes Nov. 12 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Storm’n Sabres start with 3 losses on ice Goaltender Dorn stands out in early season BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER
Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell girls hockey coach Marty Anderson talked about his team’s youth and inexperience before the season started, and his insight is showing early this season. The Storm’n Sabres have had three games and are still looking for their rst goal. That said, Anderson is not discouraged. “We’ve run into the really good teams,” Anderson said. “Our lack of experience showed, but we think games like this will help us in the long run.” SRRS fell 4-0 to Northern Tier – a co-op of St. Francis, North Branch and CambridgeIsanti – Nov. 23 at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell. The game left Anderson encouraged as his team had a 24-21 advantage in shots on goal, though they have not been able to nish. Storm’n Sabres sophomore goaltender Morgan Dorn stopped 17 shots against the Stars, who scored three times in the second period to pull away. In the team’s home-opener Nov. 13, SRRS lost 6-0 to North Wright County, which is a St. Michael-Albertville and Monticello co-op program. The River Hawks jumped to a 4-0 rst-period lead and kept Dorn plenty busy. She nished with 41 saves. The Storm’n Sabres opened the season with
Volleyball from page 14 “After many years of playing volleyball with the same girls, it was an honor to make it that far together. I am sad my career is over, but it was a great run. I will forever be grateful for this team.”
a 7-0 loss Nov. 11 at Rogers, getting outshot 6914. Dorn had 62 saves. “Morgan has been a de nite bright spot for us,” Anderson said. “We continue to work hard to improve as we get more games under our belts.” SRRS opens Central Lakes Conference action with a road game against Brainerd Nov. 23 before the Thanksgiving break.
Brett Reed Age: 20 • Jersey Number: 14 Position: RW How long have you been playing hockey? 17 years What high school did you attend? Pequot Lakes / Connections Academy Why did you want to play for the Granite City Lumberjacks? I knew DJ very well and only heard good things about the organization. What are you looking forward to most in this season? Winning a championship. Who has had the most impact on your hockey career? Father. Do you have any pregame rituals? No. Favorites: Music? Food? Social Media? Rap, spaghetti and The Ritual. What advice do you have for the younger skaters of our community? There is one thing you can’t get back and that’s time, make every second count.
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The Sauk Rapids-Rice 200-yard freestyle relay of Olivia Tykwinski (from left), Vivian Tangen, Valeria Flores-Bonilla and Kaytlin Bittman stand with their Section 5A medals Nov. 16 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm foursome finished second in the event at the Section 5A Championships Nov. 13 at Becker High School in Becker to advance to the state meet.
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Also earning top- ve nishes for SRR were: the 200 medley relay team of Ally Lucas, Bittman, Flores-Bonilla and Tangen which placed fourth; Mia Lambrecht who placed third in the 200 freestyle and fourth in the 500 freestyle; Bittman who was third in the 100 breaststroke and fourth in the 200 individual medley; Tykwinski who was fourth
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It was great to see. Mia is a powerhouse and will be a force to be reckoned with. They’ll know to watch out for her next year.” Team scores: 1. Cathedral/St. John’s Prep 401 points, 2. Monticello 383, 3. Foley 311, 4. Sauk Rapids-Rice 276, 5. Tech 276, 6. Becker 144, 7. Princeton 99, 8. Milaca 97, 9. Ogilvie 94 and 10. Big Lake 86. SRR results: 200 MR: 4. Lucas, Bittman, Flores-Bonilla and Tangen 1:54.97. 200 FS: 3. Lambrecht 2:02.68, 7. Flores-Bonilla 2:06.13 and 13. Sam Haaf 2:12.78. 200 IM: 4. Bittman 2:21.83, 14. Stucke 2:32.74 and 16. Rogholt 2:41.89. 50 FS: 5. Tykwinski 25.87, 7. Tangen 26.23 and 11. Stover 26.43. 1M Diving: 9. Liberty Kosloski 311.1 points; 100 FLY: 4. Flores-Bonilla 1:02.37, 11. Haaf 1:05.15 and 16. Stucke 1:08.94. 100 FS: 4. Tykwinski 56.89, 6. Tangen 51.10 and 8. Lucas 58.83. 500 FS: 4. Lambrecht 5:33.91 and 13. Grace Thompson 5:58.16. 200 FSR: 2. Bittman, Tykwinski, Flores-Bonilla and Tangen 1:42.67. 100 BK: 8. Lucas 1:07.76. 100 BR: 3. Bittman 1:10.4 and 14. Stover 1:16.59. 400 FSR: 5. Tykwinski, Stover, Stucke and Lambrecht 3:51.33.
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Leading the Macy Castilleja Parents: Chris Castilleja and Jennifer Schweim Accomplishment: Senior drama member in the fall production “Freaky Friday” What is your favorite aspect of being involved in theatre? I love getting to shine while sharing the spotlight with others who are working just as hard to create an amazing show. The individual responsibility while working with a team reminds me a lot of swimming. There is nothing like knowing you’re able to come together with diverse people to create something that even more unique people can enjoy. The concept of getting to be someone different than who you are and gaining a new perspective – an amazing learning curve. What has been your most memorable moment in theatre? My most memorable moments in theater have been some of the most difficult moments. My mistakes have shaped me
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Andy Hillman stands amid his beef cattle at Rocky Flats Farm Nov. 17 in Crow Wing County. Hillman and his family sold about three-quarters of their herd this summer to ensure they would have enough feed to overwinter their livestock. daughter,” Hillman said of Addison, who is 17 and takes stock in the family farm. “She prided herself on the animals that she owned and that we owned together as a family. Trying to promote the industry but yet having
to sell our cows, it really bugged her.” Rocky Flats Farm was not immune to dry weather in 2020, and the less-than-ideal year was only aggravated by the widespread drought of 2021. Prior to Novem-
ber 2020, Hillman had pulled roughly $30,000 from his retirement fund to pay for hay to overwinter his cattle with the additional goal to have feed left over for this year.
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Upcoming conference slate Questions always abound following the for waterhemp control in a complete progrowing season. gram, gall midge in soybean update, soybean With this past year, there seem to be cyst nematode variety selection guidelines, a lot of questions surrounding the issues conducting meaningful on-farm research that we faced in- eld. While we have found and soybean agronomics. The trade show answers to these questions for this year, and educational sessions will take place at next year will bring its own problems. This the downtown Minneapolis Hilton Hotel. highlights the need to continue learning The University of Minnesota educational sesabout the management systems employed sion agendas and session descriptions may on farms. While not every workshop, upbe accessed at https://extension.umn.edu/ University of date and conference are applicable, I hope event/crop-pest-management-shortcourse. MN Extension Online registration and hotel information people take the opportunity to participate by Nathan Drewitz in ones that are relevant to their farms. can be found at https://mcpr-cca.org/shortOutside of the two conferences listed below, there course-programming-information. are numerous other opportunities that will be anRegistration for the Soil Management Summit is nounced over the next few weeks. These educational now open. The SMS emphasizes proven farmer expeopportunities will cover topics from forages to row rience and applied science. Straight from the elds, crops and weeds to diseases. Be on the lookout for learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the announcements in the mail, over email if you are sub- challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from longscribed to the z.umn.edu/tricountycrops email list, time no-till, reduced tillage and cover crop farmers over radio and in articles such as this one. as they share their experiences, so you can be spared Registration for the Crop and Pest Management the same hard-earned lessons. Additionally, some of Shortcourse is open. The three-day program is Dec. this year’s topics will include soil health, soil organic 7-9. The educational sessions will be from 8 a.m. to matter and water dynamics, and the conference 5 p.m. Dec. 8 and 8 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Dec. 9. The staple – a panel of farmers sharing their own personal general session will start with the theme “Let’s Get experiences with soil management. This year’s format Real,” going from 8-11 a.m. and then breaking into will include both in-person and virtual opportunities. the concurrent educational sessions throughout the The SMS will take place Dec. 14-15 at the Mayo Clinic rest of the program. Topics covered will include: corn Event Center in Mankato. For more information and rootworm status, chlorpyrifos replacements, options to register, visit z.umn.edu/SMS2021.
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The Sauk Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on December 7, 2021, at 6 p.m., or as soon after that as can be heard, at the Sauk Rapids City Hall Council Chambers at 250 Summit Avenue North, in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota to hear all persons present regarding the HRA’s proposed sale on a Contract for R-46-2B Deed, to El Rosario, Inc. of the real property located in the
BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 2021 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 2, 2021 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN. Call to order by Vice-Chair Steve Heinen was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag. A roll call showed Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Scott Johnson, Jared Gapinski and Steve Heinen present. Commissioner Ed Popp was absent due to a prior commitment. Vice-Chair Heinen noted absence excused. County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested to amend the Agenda to add the discussion and possible action to transfer the Technical Analyst position in Land Services to the Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce after his rst Agenda item at 9:30 AM. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve the amended Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Schlangen to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2021; 2) approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2021. Motion carried unanimously. Next, Department of Development Director Roxanne Achman provided an update on the cleanup efforts at the site of the former King’s Inn. Property owner Tom Ranallo was contacted and gave permission to install erosion control on the lake side of the structure. Ranallo is aware that the cost will be assessed back to the property at a later date. The cost of the installation of bio logs was $1,400 from Doucette’s Landscaping and Contracting. Ranallo has indicated that he does not have the funds to clean up the site at this time. Ranallo has signed a document agreeing to allow the County and its agents on to the property to assess cleanup costs. Ranallo has also indicated that if the costs are acceptable, he may be willing to enter into an agreement with the County, with the understanding that the costs will be assessed back to the property. There was a consensus among the County Board to move forward with clean-up efforts, and the Department of Development would begin gathering several quotes and working with the County Attorney’s Of ce to draft an agreement between the County and Ranallo. The agreement would outline the work to be completed, the expected cost and that the costs would be assessed back to the property. Clean up costs are anticipated to be over $40,000 and will likely involve the hauling of debris, removal of the remaining structure and back lling the site. Next, County Engineer Chris Byrd invited Duane J. Walter of 7665 Ronneby Road NE Foley, MN 56329 to discuss the possibility of designating a County Highway as
a Veteran’s Memorial Highway. Walter was approached by several Veterans about such designation. The Veterans suggested County Road 4 to be designated since it runs almost the entire length of Benton County. Walter added that he is not here today on behalf of the Foley American Legion, however he is looking for direction from the County Board if this is something he can pursue, and if it is, he will bring it to the Foley American Legion for their approval as well. Walter indicated that the Legion would likely be able to nd the funds for the signs. Byrd added that he has been in contact with other Counties that have a Veterans Highway designation and has some sample resolutions for designating a County Highway as a Veterans Memorial Highway. There was a consensus by the County Board to move forward with this, and to also ensure we are working with the re and police departments to keep the 911 addresses accurate, and then to bring this back to the County Board for adoption. Next, Byrd provided a brief update on construction projects. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:25 AM to conduct a Human Services Board Meeting. The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 9:30 AM. Next, Headley asked the County Board to consider a request from Anoka County for one contracted bed at the East Central Regional Juvenile Center. Dylan Warkentin from Anoka County provided a presentation to the County Board on this request. Anoka County has requested that Benton County re- join the East Central Regional Juvenile Joint Powers Organization and contract for one bed in this facility. Benton County uses this facility currently and pays the non-member rate. Anoka County reports that Benton County has consistently used approximately one bed all year long over the past ve years. The current non-member daily rate is now $330 and will increase to $340 in 2022. The 2022-member rate will be $285 per day. Potential savings would be $21,170 annually by paying the member rate. Anoka is seeking new members to help to ensure the long-term viability of the juvenile facility. Department of Corrections District Supervisor Deb Anderson and Sheriff Troy Heck were both in attendance virtually to share their support of this. There was a consensus by the County Board to move forward and to provide the County Board a Joint Powers Agreement and a contract for one contracted bed at the East Central Regional Juvenile Center in Anoka County. Next, Headley invited Auditor-Treasurer Nadean Inman to discuss changing the Technical Analyst position in Land Services to the Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce. The Technical Analyst is responsible for maintaining parcel data in the County’s tax system whenever parcel ownership changes, new parcels are created, or parcel boundaries change. This position also calculates State Deed and
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Mortgage Registry taxes on real property documents recorded in the Land Services Department. The State Deed and Mortgage Registry tax duties are Treasurer functions, so the Land Services employee needed to be deputized to carry out these duties. Also, the Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce has a better capacity to back up this position’s duties. With changes in Department leadership, the two affected departments have concluded the best organizational t for the position is back in the Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce, and both Inman and Land Services Director Michael Harvey were present to share their support of this change. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Johnson to transfer the Technical Analyst position from Land Services to the AuditorTreasurer’s Of ce with the actual date of transfer to be determined jointly by the Inman and Harvey. Motion carried unanimously. Next, County Board members reported on Commissioner updates and recent meetings they attended on behalf of the County. Under Commissioner concerns, Gapinski would like to explore other resources to fund an additional Deputy position in the Sheriff’s Of ce as opposed to using our levy dollars to fund the position. This discussion could be at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting. Heinen/Johnson to set Committees of the Whole: Tuesday, November 30, 2021, nal 2022 Budget and Levy, review proposed Fee Schedule changes, discuss 2022 Elected Of cials Salaries and minimum salaries for Elected Positions ling for of ce in 2022, County Board Room, Foley, 9:00 AM; Monday, December 6, 2021 through Wednesday, December 8, 2021 AMC Annual 2021 Conference at the Doubletree Hotel, 7800 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55349, beginning at 7:00 AM. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to recess Regular Board Meeting at 10:29 AM to conduct a Closed Session: 1) to conduct a closed session of the County Board pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.05, Subdivision 3 to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property. The properties that are being considered are parcel 1301123000 (property adjacent to Court facility property) and parcel 130030201 (old High School property). Motion carried unanimously. Regular Board Meeting reconvened at 10:44 AM. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 10:45 AM. Motion carried unanimously. Steven J. Heinen, Vice-Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-46-1B
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