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SRR Class of 2017 graduates BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
ST. CLOUD — With cheers and encouragement from their classmates and crowd, 274 Sauk Rapids-Rice seniors began a new chapter in life Tuesday evening. Entering St. Cloud State University’s Halenbeck Hall as students and leaving as young adults, they received
their diplomas and graduated as the Class of 2017. “No matter what path you choose, all of your journeys will have something in common — the love of the question, the need to embrace uncertainty,” said Superintendent Dr. Daniel Bittman. “As students and adults you must continue to choose inquiry over complacency; resistance over acceptance. It is what will help you make the difference.” The evening included multiple speakers and musical selections from the SRR
concert band and choir. Salutatorian Anna Zeleny reminded her classmates about the essence of time in their plans and asked that they all make a plan to be a better person, love unconditionally and express gratitude. Valedictorian Hunter Rajkowski told a more personal story about mistakes, Ànding identity and staying true to oneself regardless of outside inÁuences. This year’s faculty
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speaker was math teacher Jon Roesch. “You’ve hit milestones, graduating from preschool, elementary school and high school,” he said. “Throughout this journey you’ve had your family there to guide and support you. That is what makes this time different. You get this opportunity to take what you’ve learned, spread your wings and go through
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The Sauk Rapids-Rice Class of 2017 participated in graduation ceremonies at St. Cloud State University’s Halenbeck Hall May 30.
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American Legion No. 473 Post Commander Fred Segler (left) holds a paper for Chaplain Don Miklos as he reads interred veterans’ names at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Rice May 29. Sons of the American Legion Chaplain Emil Williams rang the bell for each name read. BY ANNA SALDANA & NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
Two arrested for alleged forgery RICE — Two men are in jail after trying to pass a fraudulent check May 26. According to complaints Àled in Benton County District Court, Michael Stegura, 24, of Bowlus, and Cordez Nordlund, 26, of St. Cloud are being held at the Benton County Jail each on felony counts of check forgery and offering a forged check. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of Àve years imprisonment and a $10,000 Àne. Stegura also faces charges for possession of counterfeit currency and Àctitious or fraudulently altered license.
Nordlund also faces charges for Áeeing a police ofÀcer on foot and motor vehicle tampering. The Rice Police Department was called to the Hardware Hank store on 125th Street Northwest shortly before 10:30 a.m. after a caller reported an individual in the store trying to pass a fraudulent check. As Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann arrived on scene, he consulted with the store owner and manager. They indicated two men had tried to purchase items in excess of $1,300 with a previously signed check for a construction company. While employees at
the Hardware store called to verify funds, the individuals had left the premises but indicated they would return. As the suspects returned, Hamann took Stegura into custody while Nordlund Áed on foot. Nordlund was later apprehended by a state trooper. Both men remained in custody as of Tuesday. The incident continues to be under investigation. The Rice Police Department was assisted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department and the Minnesota State Patrol.
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Steinhofer completes time as volunteer BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — Every school day for the past six years, children at Rice Elementary have been greeted by the warm and welcoming face of Corrie Steinhofer. However, when parent’s pulled up to drop off students the morning of June 1, it is likely a melancholy sentiment hung in the air. Steinhofer will be hanging up his volunteer vest of nearly 10 years as his son, Jordan, transitions from Àfth grade to the Sauk Rapids Middle School. “The kids for sure,” said Steinhofer, when asked what he will miss the most. “I loved coming here and the reaction from the kids. Just being able to put a smile on their faces and hopefully opening their minds to a little more learning.” The WatchDOG (Dads of Great Students) volunteer began his duties with the school long before Jordan was fully enrolled in the district. As Jordan attended
early childhood education and preschool, Steinhofer offered to become more involved in the school where he, too, attended elementary. Not able to volunteer in the classroom without an enrolled student, Steinhofer began working in the school’s library. “I started taping up bindings on books in the library. I did that basically for three years,” Steinhofer said. When Jordan entered kindergarten, Steinhofer’s role changed. Former Rice Elementary Principal Nate Rudolph and Steinhofer recognized a need for more patrol or control in the s c h o o l ’s
drop-off and pick-up areas. “It’s so tight around here, and we just wanted to come up with a better way of keeping our kids safe,” Steinhofer said. Now the dedicated father spends each school day morning — rain, snow, sleet or sun — keeping watch and directing trafÀc. He arrives at the school’s parking lot a half hour before the second morning bell with a smile on his face — no
matter what. Steinhofer greets the students as they exit the vehicles and occasionally steps in between the running vehicles and outlet to allow for children and parents crossing the line of trafÀc. His extra set of eyes and simple direction keep trafÀc running smoothly and safely for all involved. By watching Steinhofer, you’d assume he knows all the children in the school, but
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE – Community members gathered at cemeteries in Sauk Rapids and Rice May 29 to remember those who gave their lives for their country. John Heintze led the Memorial Day ceremony at the Benton County Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. He welcomed guest speaker Len Matchula. “It’s a solemn time as we gather today, honoring those who have given us the freedoms we enjoy every day, those who supported and protected our Constitution so we can be free,” Machula said. “In an age of superheroes, it may be hard to Ànd a true hero. I want you to look around because there are heroes here today. We call them veterans. These are the heroes we honor and respect today.” The Sauk Rapids ceremony, which was hosted by members of the American Legion Post No. 254 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6992, included the Pledge of Allegiance, a riÁe salute, presentation of the colors and raising of the Áags. Music from the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Marching Band accompanied the ceremony. Later Monday morning, American Legion Post No. 473 hosted its own Memorial Day ceremonies at Langola, Graham and Immaculate Conception cemeteries. One hundred eleven interred veterans were honored and remembered at the events. “For over two centuries this nation’s sons and daughters have fallen, and fallen to maintain our freedom,” said Post Commander Fred Segler, as he began commemoration ceremonies at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. “These fellow citizens — 639,455 — whose white crosses mark their Ànal resting places throughout the world and the unmarked places in the waters of the PaciÀc and Atlantic oceans and the battleÀelds around the world.” Segler went on, asking the gathered community members to think of the men and women who have died for their freedoms and to thank the families who have additionally burdened the loss. He then reminded the attendees that freedom is never really free. The event continued with a prayer, memorial wreath presentation and music by the SRRHS Marching Band. After the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” Post Chaplain Don Miklos and Sons of the American Legion Chaplain Emil Williams read the names and rang a bell for each veteran buried at the site. The wind calmed on the breezy day as Miklos continued into prayer. The Áag hung still. “There are few things more soul-stirring than to see veterans salute the Áag they have honored and defended. Their salute reÁects the knowledge that can come only from experience. The humble pride, born of defending the calls of liberty. For them that Áag reÁects freedom and beauty, love of country, the fellowship of sacriÀce of companions in a worthy cause and a sure awareness of what makes this country great,” Miklos said. “Father it is also good for us to pause and remember that too many of their companions did not survive long enough to be veterans. Theirs was the ultimate sacriÀce,” he continued. As the prayer came to an end and “Amens” were said, the wind gust and the Áag Àlled with life for the remainder of the ceremony. A riÁe salute and “Taps” concluded the event. Members of the Rice American Legion Post, Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion No. 473, as well as Rice Mayor Dale Rogholt, Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann, Boy Scouts Troop No. 120, Cub Scouts Pack No. 120, Knights of Columbus and the SRRHS marching band and colorguard all participated in the ceremony.
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Corrie Steinhoffer will end his volunteer career as a WatchDOG (Dads of Great Students) June 1. He began volunteering when his son, Jordan, was in preschool.
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Connor Johnson (from left), Brian Ayer, Mason Seep and Jakob Markgraff work together to raise the Áag during the Memorial Day ceremony May 29 in Sauk Rapids.
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It all started with Mom Goulet walks Relay as a survivor BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Rosemary Goulet has been involved in Relay for Life for many years, walking around a track for a good cause. “The Àrst two years I walked, it was in honor of my mom, Marie Wollak,” Goulet said. “She’s the one that made me want to start.” Since then, Goulet has been walking for other reasons. On March 5, 2007, Goulet was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer, less than four months after her mom passed away. “My mom died around the time I normally have my mammogram done, right around my birthday,” Goulet said. “I put the mammogram off until February, which I feel was the spirit telling me to put it off.” Goulet remembers the day she was diagnosed like it was yesterday. “You never want to hear the words ‘you have cancer,’” Goulet said. “I remember experiencing shock, disbelief and anger right away. In order to move forward, I had to process all of those emotions and come to terms with everything. My whole life changed. I had to Ànd my peace and accept the cancer.” Faith, hope and strength were the three things she focused on during her 15-month Àght with cancer. “I focused on living today, in the moment,” Goulet said. “The treatment was a bumpy road. You never know what’s going to happen or what God’s going to put in your path. Cancer was in mine
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and while it was tough, it has made me a stronger person.” One of Goulet’s favorite sayings, which helped her gain a new perspective on life, is “life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about dancing in the rain.” “It’s goes back to that living in the moment concept,” Goulet said. “I’ve learned to go dance in the rain and not sweat the small stuff in life, because they really are small things.” When Goulet was undergoing treatment, she felt herself losing hope. “I could feel it, but then I’d get another phone call, text or letter, or I’d spend time with my husband and family,” Goulet said. “Those all built my hope back up and gave me a purpose to stay strong. And I always strived to have humor through all of it too, which seemed to help.” While she was in treatment, Goulet worked to maintain normalcy. “If I would have stayed home, it would have been one big pity party,” Goulet said. “So I continued to work. I didn’t want to have time to think about it.” Since she was diagnosed, Goulet has been even more involved with Relay for Life. “I work for Christian Group Insurance, formerly
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SMA Insurance, who has been my sponsorship since 2007. I have been a part of “The Believers” relay group since 2009,” Goulet said. “We walk every year because we know it’s for a good cause and we have so many to honor and remember. Cancer affects everyone in some way.”
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works out in the end,” Goulet said. “God guided me from day one and I think He’s guiding me every day. I always believed that this cancer was taken care of from the very beginning, that it was in His control.”
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Graduation from front this upcoming chapter of your life on your own.” Roesch passed along advice from people who had shaped his own life. He urged students to have compassion and to take the time to get to know people. He challenged them to pursue their passions, despite scrutiny. And he asked them to take care of themselves — mentally, physically and emotionally. Before the students received diplomas and
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celebrated with caps in the air, the room observed a moment of silence. Amongst the class sat two empty chairs with programs and roses to commemorate two lives, lost too soon — those of classmates Tanner Fuls and Jillian Summers. “In life, it’s truly about the journey,” said Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Principal Erich Martens. “A journey to enjoy, a journey to treasure, a journey to look back on and a journey to cherish. Our hope is your time at SRR has prepared you for your journey.”
WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 5, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Rice City Wide Garage Sale. No map or sale list will be printed. Friday, June 2, 10-10:45 a.m. — Preschool storytime for ages 3 to 6. Stories, Ànger plays, songs and craft. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N, Foley. Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Central Minnesota Kids Day. Activities include obstacle courses, face painting, balloon animals, dance performances, food trucks and many more entertaining activities. Lake George, 1101 Seventh Street S, St. Cloud. Saturday, June 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Great River Guitars. Come take in the musical stylings of students from PMI Guitars, of St. Cloud. They’ll be sharing a selection of instrumental pieces for kids and families. Great River Regional Library, 1300 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Saturday, June 3, 11:30 a.m. — Lake George Vietnam War Memorial Ceremony. Hosted by the Vietnamese community and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 290. Lake George Vietnam War Memorial, near the corner of First Street South and 12th Ave. South, St. Cloud.
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Salutatorian Anna Zeleny smiles after making a joke in her speech at commencement ceremonies in St. Cloud Tuesday.
Monday, June 5, 9 a.m. to noon. — School’s Out Party Family Event. Draw color and create with sidewalk chalk. Bring and item to tie dye. Root beer Áoats at 10:30 a.m. Come for a while or stay the entire time. Must register in advance. Call Community Education at (320) 258-1577 or online at http://goo.gl/d9Hy92. Monday, June 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Northland Bible Baptist Church, 3686 County Road 8 SE, St. Cloud. Call David to schedule e an appointment at (320) 252-5677. Walk-ins also accepted. Tuesday, June 6, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N, St. Cloud.
Class of 2017 ofÀcers — vice-president Ethan Baker, secretary Ella Douvier, treasurer Ashlyn Kotcho and president Keanna Valedictorian Hunter Rajkowski addresses his class at Brudwick — led commencement attendees in the Pledge of commencement May 30. Allegiance at Halenbeck Hall May 30.
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BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice school board held a brief regular meeting May 30. During the meeting, food service management bids were discussed and
Chartwells was awarded the management contract for the next two years for the district. “Chartwells has been here as long as I’ve been with the district and for many years before that,” said Kim Eisenschenk, business manager. In other school board
news: • Blue Cross Blue Shield will remain the health insurance carrier for the district for the 2017-18 school year. The district chose them due to competitive rates and non-changing plans. • The district is seeking quotes to replace Àve special
education vehicles through the 2017-18 school year. All of the vehicles have reached the 12 years of maximum services. • Student lunch prices will be increasing to $2.55 for the 2017-18 school year.
Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday June 8, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ First-time Driver Improvement Course. Technical High School, 233 12th Ave. S, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. Thursday, June 8, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible Class for those with special needs. Petra Lutheran Church. 1049 First Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. This class is free of charge and open to all faiths. For more information contact Pastor Prell at (320) 252-0120, pastor@petralutheran.com or Jdy Vosen (320) 2934545, judycr58@yahoo.com.
Corrections
There was a misplaced photo in the May 25 issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald Pulse section. Ashley Kibutha, Registered Supermarket Dietician for Coborn’s Superstores photo was mistakenly placed with the column written by Nicole Ruhoff, of Benton County Public Health. We regret this error. Also, in “Holdingford soldier’s remains identiÀed” the late Elmer Kerestes was labeled as a soldier and naval ofÀcer, when in fact the terms that should have been used in this article are The Minnesota sailor and enlisted navy sailor. We apologize for these errors. Motorcycle Safety Center was on hand with a motorcycle simulator, which showed participants scenarios they ST. CLOUD — A Sauk Rapids woman was injured in an may encounter while riding in automobile accident May 24. urban and rural situations. The According to a release from the St. Cloud Police Department, simulator didn’t teach riders ofÀcers responded to the intersection of 12th Street North and how to drive, but rather how 29th Avenue North, St. Cloud shortly after 2:30 p.m. to ride proactively and think Investigation revealed St. Cloud resident Elvira Muriel quickly in the event of a likely Vandiest, 82, was driving southbound on 29th Avenue North accident. Tactical Advantage approaching 12th Street North. Janet Marie Hauge, 54 of Sauk allowed attendees to try their Rapids, was eastbound on 12th Street North, entering the laser handgun simulator. The intersection on a green light. Witnesses conÀrm that Vandiest simulator is connected to entered the intersection on a red light, struck Hauge, causing computer software that allows her vehicle to overturn. Hauge was transported to St. Cloud those training to see shots Àred Hospital via ambulance for treatment of non-life threatening and the time it took to complete injuries. Vandiest was cited for violating a trafÀc signal. the drill. Those looking for a slightly more kid-friendly activities enjoyed themselves on inÁatables and a trampoline Benton County Marriage point average. PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER launch pad from AirMaxx. Applications St. Cloud Police OfÀcers Janelle Haas and Dan McClure, Supporting businesses, such • Christopher Joseph Zurn Three participate in along with K-9 ofÀcer Ruger, were available to talk about their as Collins Brothers Towing and Megan Lavon O’Leary, Concordia commencement work at the “Back the Blue & Support Your Local Heroes” and Rock on Trucks, brought both of Foley. MOORHEAD — Three event May 27. tribute vehicles for viewing, former Sauk Rapids-Rice awareness and support to the Cross Ambulance were all on honoring fallen ofÀcers. A R.J. Lanners, Inc. presented students recently participated people in the local communities scene. The St. Cloud Police meal was served and a free safety awards in commencement exercises who do these jobs. Department brought their K-9 concert was held after 4 p.m. at South Sioux City, Neb. May 7 at Concordia College. Community members ofÀcer Ruger, a drone, a robot Rollie’s. — R.J. Lanners, Inc. has Emily Campbell, were able to visit with Àrst and their SWAT vehicle. The All proceeds from the been presented two platinum daughter of Scott and Deb responders, learn about their Sauk Rapids Fire Department event will be donated back awards by Great West Casulty Campbell of Sauk Rapids, jobs and equipment and thank displayed its ladder truck with to the Àrst-responders, to Company as part of their graduated summa cum laude them for the sacriÀces they a 65-foot boom. programs like the Community National Safety Awards with degrees in psychology and make each day. Numerous In addition to the many Àrst OutPost, in St. Cloud which Program and Workplace Safety neuroscience. Danielle Duray, sheriff’s departments, responders, local businesses will hold its soft opening Awards Program. daughter of Joel and Debra police departments and Àre provided various activities for Thursday June 1. “These two awards Duray of Rice, graduated cum departments along with Gold families to take part in. demonstrate R.J. Lanners’ laude with degrees in French commitment to safety on both and minor in international the highways and workplace,” business. Quentin Markfort, Sale Starts said Rick Albecht, of Sherman son of William and Kristen Monday, May 29th Insurance Agency. “I have Markfort, of Sauk Rapids, served as Bob Lanners’ agent graduated with degrees in - Saturday, June 10th since the beginning and he religion and minor in sociology. 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SAUK RAPIDS — At noon on Saturday, more than 200 people gathered at Viking Land Harley-Davidson in Sauk Rapids, honoring the area’s Àrst responders and participating in a wide array of activities. With the “Back the Blue & Support Your Local Heroes” spanning from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. attendance likely topped 1,000. The event, organized by Aggie Peterson and Brian DuChene, along with Viking Land Harley Davidson and Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks, was the Àrst of its kind in the regional area. yIt combined law enforcement, ÀreÀghters and emergency medical technicians in one location. Peterson and DuChene got the idea to host a Back the Blue event when they heard of another instance like it held for a speciÀc ofÀcer in another state. The two wanted to bring
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Letters to the Editor Drugs and their impact on the community
James Hovda, Langola Township “Drugs and their Impact on the Community,” presented at the Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church by leaders of medical services, law enforcement and supporting youth was, in my opinion, a topic that needed to be addressed in every community. Notable, was the absence of the ofÀce holders in Rice. Our elected leaders should have placed this informational session high on their agenda. Do they think Rice is immune to drugs? I found the presentation very informative and allowed questions from those in attendance. The drugs that are available to, not only our youth, but adults are scary. I was pleased to learn that St. Gabriel’s Hospital is taking positive steps to limit some of the prescriptions they write. Kudos to all those who were involved in putting on this presentation.
Restore St. Mary’s Lois Maciej, Little Falls An arsonist set Àre and caused considerable damage to the magniÀcent St. Mary’s Church in Melrose March 11, 2016. Thankfully, about 90 ÀreÀghters bravely extinguished the Àre, removing sacred relics to rebuild the interior. The day after the Àre, Bishop Kettler told The Visitor newspaper, “We’re all family, and we’re sharing the hurt and the loss and praying for them. We’ll stand with them through all this.” Bishop told the St. Cloud Times “we will do everything we can to get things restored as quickly as possible.” In September 2016, as the parish could afford to restore the structurally sound historic church, the parish voted 399 (94 percent) to restore St. Mary’s and 25 (6 percent) to build a new church. My husband and I attended a peaceful assembly to restore St. Mary’s of Melrose at the St. Cloud Cathedral April 15, throughout the full Easter Vigil, praying the rosary with two petite, senior ladies leading. Bishop Donald Kettler, a man at least twice their size, came up and told the ladies to “stop praying.” They stopped immediately. He said, “I will meet with some of you later.” He entered the cathedral for the service and we Ànished the rosary. It was after midnight when lights were shut off and the bishop never came out to meet with the parishioners, who understandably returned to Melrose very disappointed. Please, Bishop Kettler, don’t carry through what the arsonist started and wanted destroyed. St. Mary’s, Melrose’s only National Register of Historic Places building, can still be restored to its original irreplaceable beauty. Please keep your promises and listen to the 94 percent of St. Mary’s in Melrose.
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If your family is anything like my own, you The second game we play is what we spend a lot more time than wanted in vehicles. call the alphabet game. This one requires no Whether it is pulling your daily duties behind the tools. wheel, putting in time transporting kids to and Everyone starts on letter “a” and the from activities or spending time commuting to goal is to Ànd one word on signs, billboards the cabin or vacation destination, the time spent and other vehicles (that are not within your in the family stagecoach might be rather boring. vehicle) for each letter of the alphabet before anyone else in the car. Sounds pretty Most times, for us, it involves one of us driving and the others looking down at our BY NATASHA BARBER simple, but it can actually get pretty intense, especially when you get to difÀcult letters devices. Yet sometimes we switch it up and play like “q.” I think we drove for almost 40 a game. It’s amazing how much quicker travel minutes one day before one of us saw a word time passes when we’re engaging ourselves in something other than social media. With summer vacation beginning in “k.” That’s a lot of time for other’s to catch up starting today, you might have more opportunity than you if you’re in the lead. Monday, we tried something new. We played a fun game want to sit stagnant in a car or truck. Mix it up with these of “Would you rather…?” I happened to be on Pinterest in games. Auto bingo: This is an oldie, but goodie. My brother the car — staring at my phone during the ride — when I and I even had them for when we were scrunched in the passed a link to a list of “Would you rather…?” questions. back of our two-door Thunderbird in the 1980s. The idea is We drove 48 miles while I asked the boys questions like: that while you’re riding along, you look for things in your Would you rather lose all of your money and valuables or surroundings — yield signs, telephone poles, water towers all the pictures you have ever taken? Would you rather live and motorcycles — that are also on your bingo card. When without electricity or without indoor plumbing? Would you Ànd a match, you cover your square and hopefully you you rather be able to stop time or control the weather? We even had some silly questions like whether we’d want an make a bingo before your brother … or sister. Our version was the pink and yellow cards with the red elephant trunk or squirrel tail. With each pause in my questions, I would hear, “Read see-through window tabs. You can buy these commercial samples online or possibly in gas stations or small boutiques one more, Mom.” Soon we were home and the last thing you pop into on your travels. But if you don’t have time said by my internet-addicted 10-year-old was music to my to shop, you could always print off paper sheets from the ears. “That was fun,” Lucas said exiting the car. Let’s just say, I’m pretty sure we’ll play that game internet or even make your own. Just remember to include again. Happy and safe travels. the free space.
Lessons in humility
Rarely can I correct my children or teach valuable than silver, gold or rubies. Wisdom them any virtue without going through the comes through humility. All of these, are told to tests myself. Test after test, I Ànally have been us in the Bible. hammered down to a point that my anger and If you wish to obtain humility, the initial wrath over something has but a soft whisper act is to realize you are proud. Self awareness of sigh before speaking the truth in love. It is is a double-edged sword. When I am tested and indeed a thorn in my side to remind me that I I Ànd a Godly way to handle the situation, I am not God, I do not have complete control, I am sometimes so proud of myself that at Àrst, can do nothing without Jesus. God is not the one I give all the glory to. I puff Wisdom has been the theme lately and myself up and talk to myself about how Àtting humiliating has become all too familiar. I BY MERCY NYGAARD this would make for a good story. Only then I wondered why in recent weeks, every time I realize how self centered I had just become. Life by Faith began to study the Bible, I would be taught C.S. Lewis spoke in his radio series that one about wisdom and humility. It is apparent who wishes to make a great impression is not now that every circumstance to follow in daily life would aware of the impression he is making while making the humble me to my core. Tests that I completely failed at. impression. In other words, the self is not so self aware but From taking the shallow road and being a grump at our Àrst only identifying completely and being one with Jesus. It’s ballet recital, to losing my cool at our campsite over deÀant not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. children, to judging other parents, to forcefully yelling at The Holy Spirit will remind you of the pride welling up so teenage boys that were being careless. Hey, I know no one you can be humbled. C.S. Lewis also shared in a radio reply is perfect, but maybe that’s too much slack. It’s never an to a listener that, “All of us have the disease of ‘excessive excuse to not give our utmost to be holy. selfness,’ fortunate are the minority that know they have Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him it.” He also shared that he often prays, “Lord give me no show by good conduct that his works are done in the more and no less self-knowledge than I can at this moment meekness of wisdom. Wisdom from above is Àrst pure, then make a good use of.” That is a powerful prayer. One that peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good encourages humility and one packed with wisdom. fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Wisdom is more
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment on June 15th, 2017 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, will consider an Amendment to File #17-132, Nathan Winkelman requesting a variance to exceed the number of animal units allowed on a 10 acre lot in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 8.11 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of the NW1/4 NE1/4, Section 14, Graham Township. R-22-1B
ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud State University sophomore catcher Mathew Meyer, a Sauk RapidsRice graduate, was named to the 2017 NCAA Division II Central Region AllTournament team. The Huskies Ànished with a 2-2 record and placed third at the eightteam NCAA Division II Central Region tournament, which was held at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia, Kan.
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May 18-22. Meyer batted .389 over the four games SCSU played in the regional tournament. He notched seven hits, one double, four RBIs and three runs for the Huskies in 18 at bats. He also had 27 putouts, four assists and no errors on defense. The Huskies opened tournament play with a 12-0 win over Missouri Western and a 9-4 win over rival Minnesota State-Mankato. SCSU was then eliminated from tourney play with a 10-8 loss to eventual champion Lindenwood and a 14-8 setback to Central Oklahoma on May 21. On the season, Meyer ranked second on the team with a .347 batting average, 12 doubles, 47 RBIs and 76 hits. He played the majority
of the season at Àrst base for the Huskies and led the club with 405 putouts this season. In the Ànal two weeks of the season, Meyer took over at catcher due to injuries to SCSU’s starting catchers. The Huskies gained a No. 20 ranking in the Ànal National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Division II national poll for 2017. SCSU scored a 41-18 overall record and a 28-11 record in the NSIC this spring. This marked the seventh time since 2010 that the Huskies have earned an NCAA Division II tournament bid and the sixth time since 2010 that the Huskies have won 40-plus games in a season under the direction of head coach Pat Dolan.
Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 AM on Friday, June 23, 2017, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE Foley, MN 56329 by Karri Thorsten, County Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the Repair of County Ditch 13 and County Ditch 15. PROJECT #: CP 005-909-004 and CP 005-909-005 (Tied) LOCATION: County Ditch 13 in Sections 3, 10, 16, 17, and 20 in Glendorado Twp County Ditch 15 in Sections 11, 15, 22, 27, and 33 in Glendorado Twp. TYPE OF WORK: Ditch Repair (sediment removal, culvert cleanout, turf establishment) LENGTH: CD 13 – 5.02 Miles; CD 15 – 6.06 miles Approximate Major Items of Work are: County Ditch 13 County Ditch 15 Ditch Cleaning 25,546 32,006 LIN FT Culvert Cleanout 497 1,092 LIN FT Turf Establishment 1 1 LSUM Proposal, Plans and SpeciÀcations may be examined and obtained for $10.00 at the Benton County Highway Engineers OfÀce, PO Box 247, 7752 Highway 25 NE Foley, MN 56329, located along TH 25, 1 mile north of TH 23 in the City of Foley. Clay Target Girls golf Bids must be sealed, identiÀed on the envelope and accompanied by a certiÀed check or a bidder’s bond in the amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to the Benton County Treasurer. The County Board Reserves the right to reject any or all bids, BY ANNA SALDANA BY ANNA SALDANA to waive any irregularities and further reserve the right to award STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER the contract to serve the best interest of the County. Date: May 26, 2017 The Storm’n Eagles girls golf team struggled to Ànd The Sauk Rapids-Rice clay target team fell in scoring Karri Thorsten double digit scores May 23 at Wapicada Golf Club in St. during week À ve of competition. Benton County Auditor/Treasurer The team scored a total of 3,496.5 points during week Cloud. R-22-3B
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The team placed eighth with 459 points at the meet. Àve, bringing their season total to 19,465 points and placing Elizabeth Weitzel led the team with 110 points. Hayley them in ninth. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The team did not have any players score in the 25 or Staska scored 112, Krissy Ploeger scored 115, Abby Tangen NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board 50 straight clubs. However, Ella Reding, with a season scored 122 and Jenna Bukowski scored 129. The girls will travel to Brainerd May 31 and June 1 for of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on June 15th, 2017 in average of 18.20, and Lillie Rau, with a season average of the section meet. the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, 17.80, both made it into the top 25 of their conference.
Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Jason Smelter requesting a variance to construct a livestock waste storage facility within the required 660 ft. from a non-feedlot residence in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 36, Mayhew Lake Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:10 p.m. on June 15th, 2017. 2. 7:10 p.m. Randy and Karen Marchand requesting a variance to construct a house within the required 660 ft. from a feedlot in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Part of the E1/2 SW1/4, Section 11, Minden Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 15th, 2017. 3. 7:20 p.m. James Wlaznak requesting a variance to expand a legal non-conforming storage structure and business that will exceed the 2,500 sq. ft. allowed on a 2.5 acre lot in the R-1 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 4.2.1(1), 6.2.7 and 11.5.1.The affected property is described as follows: Lot 7, Block 1, Oltz Estates, Section 22, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:50 p.m. on June 15th, 2017. 4. 7:30 p.m. Loren and Lori Popp requesting a variance to construct an accessory structure 105 ft. from the right of way of Hwy 10 (116 ft. required) in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 7.4.3d and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 5, Block 1, Hi View Terrace 1st Addition, Section 3, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:10 p.m. on June 15th, 2017. ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above requests will be heard at this meeting. R-22-1B
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, 581 IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, ACTION. on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six conditions of the following described mortgage: (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 15, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Michael J. Thull and Nicole M.Thull, personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. husband and wife. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real MORTGAGEE: Washington Mutual Bank, estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless F.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 16, otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not 2003 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 299552. reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Dated October 21, 2016 Recorded under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 16, 2018 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is October 27, 2016, as Document No. A419112. And thereafter assigned to: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Dated January 10, the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. 2017 Recorded January 23, 2017, as Document No. A420692. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED STATED ON MORTGAGE: Washington Mutual Bank, F.A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bayview Loan TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, Servicing , LLC DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 314 Wilson MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH Avenue Southeast, Saint Cloud, MN 56304 A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 170033900 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, In Block 29, in East St. Cloud (now part of the City of PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 5, 2017 St. Cloud) Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Benton USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee $119,850.00 4500 Park Glen Road #300 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF Minneapolis, MN 55416 DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY (952) 925-6888 MORTGAGEE: $86,741.24 137 - 17-002542 FC That prior to the commencement of this mortgage THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That Document version 1.1 December 11, 2013 no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to 17-002542 FC recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; R-20-6B PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
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DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2017 Overlay Improvements Sauk Rapids, Minnesota SEH No. SAUKR 139450 Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City Administrator until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 22, 2017, at City Hall located at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2017 Overlay Improvements. Major quantities for the Work include: 11,200 SY Edge Mill 1,200 SF Concrete Walk 6,300 TON Bituminous 15,000 LF Striping Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated May 22, 2017. The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing OfÀce of SEH located at: 1200 25th Avenue South P.O Box 1717 St. Cloud, MN 56302-1717 320.229.4321 The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http:// www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page. Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the PROJECT BID INFORMATION link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 5147566 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $80. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security may be retained until the contract has been awarded and executed, but not longer than 60 calendar days from the date of opening bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 60 calendar days after the bid opening. A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or ofÀcer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. Bids shall be directed to the City Administrator, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR 2017 OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS, SAUKR 139450.” The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner. Ross Olson City Administrator Sauk Rapids, MN Publish: Sauk Rapids Herald: June 1 and 8, 2017 Quest CDN: June 1, 2017 City of Sauk Rapids website: http://www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us R-22-2B
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In an elimination softball game, the Sauk Rapids-Rice team had just enough to hold off Fergus Falls. The Storm downed the Otters 5-4 and advanced to play St. Cloud Apollo May 31. The winner of that game would play the Detroit Lakes/Sartell winner on May 31 as well. The Section 8AAA tournament continues June 1 and June 2 if needed. In their game against Fergus Falls, fans had help overcoming the cold, windy weather with the excitement of the game. Both teams had leads and the game was tied several times before the Storm won. “It was one of those team wins. You get two runs, they get three back it was one of those back and forth games,” said coach Ken Karna. “The girls were pretty relaxed and upbeat. We’ve been in these situations the last couple years. So it doesn’t rattle them much.” The Storm got out to a great start in the game. After SRR pitcher Sam Patton struck out two in the top of the Àrst the Storm scored two runs in the bottom of the inning on RBI singles from Patton and Abby Swanson to take a 2-0 lead. SRR only got to enjoy the lead for a brief time as in the top of the second the Otters scored three runs on two hits to take the lead. The Storm tied the game in the bottom of the third when Anna Iburg earned a basesloaded walk that scored a run. They took a 4-3 lead in the fourth inning when Patton had an RBI double that scored Brooke Torvik, who had opened the inning with a double. Fergus Falls tied the game in the top of the Àfth inning but stranded runners on second and third base when they had a baserunning mishap. With runners
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pitchers pitch to her,” Karna said. The Otters had runners on Àrst and second in the top of the seventh when Patton struck out with a two-run homer in the top her seventh batter of the game of the sixth inning. to seal the win. The Storm scored one in Team leaders: Douvier 3-3, BB, 2B, R, RBI; Patton 3-3, RBI, R, 2B; Torvik the bottom of the seventh when 1-3, HBP, 2B, 2-R; Maselter 1-3, R; Abby Maselter drove home Iburg who Swanson 1-3, RBI, BB; Iburg 0-0 2-BB, led off the inning with a single. HBP. Sartell 2, Sauk Rapids- SRR had runners on second and third when the committed their Rice 1 The Storm lost by one run Ànal out. The Storm outhit the to the Sabres in the Àrst round Sabres 9-4, but left 10 runners of the Section 8 AAA playoffs on base in the game. May 25 in Sauk Rapids. Team leaders: Chloe Stockinger All the runs scored were 1-4, Torvik 2-3, BB; Maselter 2-4, RBI; scored in the Ànal two innings. Douvier 3-4; Plemel 0-1, HBP, BB; Iburg The Sabres struck Àrst 1-3, R.
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hosting the section Ànals June Roscoe J4-08.00; 17th Kjerstin 57.43. 300 hurdles: 13th S. Weber Haeny J4-06.00. Long jump: 7th 44.84; 18th Santillana 45.30; 3.
Jaden Newbanks led the way for the Storm track and Àeld team May 23 during the Central Lakes Conference tournament at St. Cloud Apollo High School, placing Àrst in the pole vault event. Nate Waldorf followed in Newbanks’s tracks as he placed third in the 400 meter dash. Both the boys and the girls placed eighth at the meet – the girls with 19 points and the boys with 40.8333 points. The team competes at the section tournament in Moorhead May 31 before
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Girls results: 4x800 relay: 7th 10:26.96. 100 hurdles: 7th Anna Hasbrouck 17.14; 8th Mikayla Zaske; 12th Michaela Wolfe 17.93. 100 dash: 12th Matraca Conarro 13.83; 13th Anna Walz 13.84; 22nd Brooke Nelson 14.12. 4x200 relay: 6th 1:54.27. 1600 run: 8th Paige Sunstrom 5:34.00; 21st Emma Mader 6:04.83. 4x100 relay: 7th 54.36. 300 hurdles: 11th A. Hasbrouck 51.19; 14th Zaske 52.04. 800 run: 8th Julia Severson 2:31.90; 16th Jocelyn Thorson 2:39.75. 200 dash: 18th Walz 28.89; 20th Anna Scapanski 29.01; 23rd Maia Hasbrouck 29.67. 3200 run: 7th Sunstrom 11:53.73; 15th Kayleen Martins 12:40.94. 4x400 relay: 6th 4:37.44. High jump: 9th Bailey
Scapanski 15-04.00. Triple jump: 15th Jessica Weber 30-09.00; 22nd Zaske 28-09.75. Discus throw: 13th Alexandra O’Brien 93-08; 14th Abigail Neisen 93-03; 22nd Tori Thompson 80-10. Shot put: 7th Thompson 33-06.00; 11th Neisen 31-05.00; 27th Veronica Thomsen 19-09.25. Boys results: 4x800 relay: 2nd 9:44.68. 110 hurdles: 14th Spencer Weber 18.26; 15th Marcus Santillana 18.89; 16th Tyler Syvertson 19.02. 100 dash: 18th Tai Lam 12.31. 4x200 relay: 4th 1:34.74. 1600 run: 10th Sam Ringger 4:45.69; 22nd Christopher Charging-Eagle 5:08.33. 4x100 relay: 5th 45.66. 400 dash: 3rd Waldorf 52.82; 10th Chainagubo Balo 54.71; 18th Griffin Doherty
22nd T. Syvertson 47.42. 800 run: 12th Logan Leavey 2:08.81; 15th Landry Seaman 2:10.33; 16th Alex Torvik 2:10.58. 200 dash: 18th Daunte Keller 24.63. 3200 run: 15th Jerad Schlichting 10:49.95. 4x400 relay: 6th 3:38.69. High jump: 4th T. Syvertson J5-08.00. Pole vault: 1st Jaden Newbanks 12-00.00; 8th Jordan Newbanks 10-09.00. Long jump: 10th Jaden Newbanks 18-11.00; 16th Camden Carlson-Mathies 1708.00; 18th T. Lam 17-02.50. Triple jump: 9th Cole Ritten 39-01.00; 16th Jacob Bokelman 37-01.50; 17th Kobe Lee 36-02.00. Discus throw: 14th Tyson Mushatt 10911; 25th Hunter Branson 77-01. Shot put: 11th Ian Hayes 4005.00; 20th Andrew Syvertson 3704.00; 23rd Branson 34-09.00.
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on second and third and one out their batter drove the ball to the gap in right centerÀeld but SRR centerÀelder Sydney Plemel caught the ball on the run and the Otter runner forgot to tag on the play. “That was deÀnitely a game saving play. That would have given them a lead,” Karna said. The next batter grounded out to Torvik, the Storm shortstop, and SRR had escaped. SRR took the lead for good in the bottom of the sixth inning when Morgan Maselter led off with a single and she scored on a clutch Douvier double. “I think that was the tenth ball in that at bat. She’s (Ella) doing a good job of making
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(Above) Sauk Rapids-Rice pitcher Sam Patton delivers a pitch to a Fergus Falls batter during their game May 29 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm won the game 5-4. (Right) CenterÀelder Sydney Plemel Àres the ball back into the inÀeld after a Fergus Falls hit during their Section 8 AAA playoff game May 29. Plemel saved a couple runs when she had an outstanding running catch in the Àfth inning with two Fergus Falls runners on base.
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The Storm’n Eagles boys golf team competed in two large invitationals this week – at the Gull Lake Golf Resort at Cragun’s in Brainerd and the Preserve Golf Course in Pequot Lakes. The team placed 14th of 17 teams in Brainerd with 354
points and 16th of 22 teams in Pequot Lakes with 351 points. The boys continue their season with section play May 31 and June 1 in Brainerd. Pequot Lakes invitational The team pulled together for 351 points, earning a 16th place Ànish. Chase Hoops led the team, placing 46th with 83
points. Logan Weis took 57th with 85 points. Chase Christensen took 93rd with 91 points. Tyler Coleman took 97th with 92 points. Sean Davidson took 111th with 97 points. Jake Fujan rounded out the team in 116th place with 100 points. Brainerd invitational The team combined for 354 points, earning at 14th
place Ànish. Davidson took the lead for the Storm’n Eagles. Placing 19th with 78 points. Coleman placed 75th with 90 points. Weis placed 78th with 92 points. Hoops scored 94, earning 80th place. Christensen placed 83rd with 97 points. Fujan scored 103, earning 95th place.
Twins need bullpen help As the eighth inning began on Monday afternoon at Target Field, the Àrstplace Minnesota Twins held a 8-2 lead over the Houston Astros after another masterful 7-inning performance from Ervin Santana. After a bullpen implosion of spectacular proportions, the Twins ended up losing the game 16-8. At 36-16, the Astros hold the best record in major league baseball and Monday’s comeback was just another feather in the cap of a team that looks like a legitimate World Series contender in 2017. For the
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A shaɊp shoɇter Bemboom heading to world archery competition BY JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
GILMAN – With school out for the year, many kids are looking forward to a carefree summer, but not Breyden Bemboom. The 10-year-old from Gilman will spend his summer days practicing archery, with his sites on a grand prize – receiving top honors at the National Archery in School Program (NASP) world tournament. On July 21-22, Breyden will travel with his family to the prestigious competition in Orlando, Fla. “I’m really looking forward to the trip. It will be like a vacation,” said Breyden, who is the son of Shawn and Jennifer Bemboom. Over the last year, the young athlete was a member of the Foley Falcons Archery fourth grade team. After surpassing his competition at regionals and state, Breyden traveled to Louisville, Ky., May 11-13, for the national tournament. Breyden completed the tournament with a Ànal score of 281 – 300 is a perfect score – and 16 tens, commonly referred to as bullseyes. Of the 2,321 elementary students competing at the national tournament, Breyden Ànished the event in 25th place; Àfth out of 827 fourth grade students; and 638 out of the 7,730 middle and high school-aged boys that participated. “I was pretty happy with how I did,” Breyden said. “Last year, I got a score of 271 and this year I did 10 points better. My goal is to get 285 at world…290 would be a lot better.” Breyden’s grandfather, Douglas Foss, agreed. PHOTO BY JENNIFER COYNE
Breyden Bemboom aims his arrow towards the target, while practicing archery at his home in Gilman. Bemboom will be attending a world archery competition July 21-22 in Orlando, Fla.
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“The chances of making it this far are really second to none,” he said. “We’re proud of him.” Breyden Àrst dabbled in archery three years ago, and has been mentored by Foss ever since. “His mom and I wanted Breyden to take on a sport that he could use the rest of his life,” Shawn said. “Maybe he’ll play other sports as he gets older, but this will be a lifelong thing.” Archery was a sport Breyden was familiar with, having been raised bow hunting alongside Foss. “Shooting was a sport option I knew I could do,” Breyden said. “I’ve been bow hunting with Grandpa since I was really little.” Once Breyden enrolled in the school team, it did not take him long to develop a passion and talent for archery. “When he Àrst started shooting, I bet $15 that he couldn’t get a bullseye at 10 and 15 meters…one round cost me $75,” said Foss, laughing. “Then I said if he got a score over 280, I would buy him an over-under shot gun. Breyden easily shot that in Kentucky.” Every competition begins with Àve arrows, one being used for a practice shot. Then, four rounds are shot at 10 meters, followed by another practice round and four rounds at 15 meters. At the national tournament, lining up with 240 other children from across the nation, Breyden shot his Àrst rounds at 48, 50 and 49 – out of a 50 possible points. “It’s just unreal. I could tell by the way he was shooting that his score was going to be high,” Foss said. “But I always tell Breyden that he has to go out there and have a good time; that helps take the pressure off.” In preparation for Breyden’s next competition, he will spend even more time practicing with his grandfather and less time doing chores on his family’s 80-cow dairy farm. Typically, Breyden is responsible for helping
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GILMAN — Braving blustery weather, students from Faith Christian School of Milaca donned their hats, mittens and boots May 18 as they attended a day at Come Home Dairy near Gilman. The farmstead, owned by Amy Kelash and her husband, Randy Strehlo, has been in Kelash’s family since 1893. The two milk 14 cows with help from their children – Abby, 15, Jeb, 14, Josiah, 9, and Trig, 7. The buildings on the 30-acre farm — new or old — are meant to transport visitors to the past and reÁect so in the design. “She hosts this for her kids’ classmates,” said Gretchen Reineccius, who teaches kindergarten and Àrst grade at the school. “The kids always look forward to coming out to learn about dairy farming and because there are so many fun activities to do. It originally started because her kids wanted their classmates to see where they lived. They would tell stories in school about the farm. So Amy just
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Amy Kelash, of Gilman, tells students from Faith Christian School, of Milaca, about the bulk tank where Come Home Dairy’s milk is stored. She received a “thumbs up” from one student who taste-tested the milk.
decided to host a day, and it morphed into a yearly or bi-yearly thing as each of the kids began school.”
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on the property. “I love kids,” Kelash said. “I didn’t want a big farm and I wanted it to be kid-friendly. I think its good work ethic to get them doing chores. It gets them set up for life by taking responsibility early on.” The kindergarten through Àfth grade students began their adventure on the farm with open play time beginning around 10 a.m. Students were able to pretend in a log cabin playhouse or enjoy themselves on a wooden see-saw, dome-like jungle gym or the family’s homemade zip line. Following a quick snack, the students organized into four groups for a tour of the farm. Kelash brought her group into the parlor room. “This is where the milk comes in and gets cooled. It goes through stainless steel system and gets Àltered,” she said, while opening up the bulk tank. “This is what’s called whole milk. It’s the freshest milk you can get. One of the reasons that is because a lot of times when you buy milk at the store it goes through a lot of pipeline. But right here, it’s pretty fresh. We cool it down just above freezing. There might even be an ice chunk on top.” With the help from school staff, Kelash poured interested students small paper cups of milk. Some of
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The president’s Housing Assistance will also be eliminated. proposed budget could The Environmental have a devastating impact on agriculture and rural Protection Agency will take the biggest hit in the America with big cuts for proposed budget with a USDA programs that include trade promotion, agricultural 30.5 percent cut in funding for environmental research, research, bio-reÀnery enforcement of clean air development, rural housing loans and rural development and water programs and elimination of funding for programs. regional programs including Sonny Perdue, the new BY ROGER STROM ag secretary, also wants to the Great Lakes Restoration combine the local Farm The Business of Farming Initiative. M i n n e s o t a Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Congressman Collin Service and Risk Management Agency Peterson, ranking member on the House Ag while cutting staff by 5,000 through attrition Committee, calls Trump’s budget proposal a warning to people in rural America. Peterson and early retirements. Among the biggest concerns are the says the budget won’t be approved, but it is proposed cuts of 36 percent or 28-and-a-half a statement of the President’s priorities. Kevin Paap, president of Minnesota billion dollars over the next decade for the federal crop insurance program, a critical Farm Bureau, says, “Balancing the budget on the backs of farmers is not the right risk management tool for farmers. Also falling under the ax is the approach and this is not the time to take away Agricultural Marketing Service that risk management tools farmers depend on. National Farmers Union president Roger would be cut by $263.3 million, along with the elimination of the Market Access Johnson also reacted, calling the budget, Program and Foreign Market Development “An assault on the farm safety net and rural Program. These are the programs that farm communities. It is deeply disappointing organizations and commodity groups say that the President would propose such cuts, should actually have their funding doubled especially in the midst of a farm crisis that to help expand markets and make up for the has family farmers and ranchers enduring a drastic, four-year slide in farm prices and a loss of the Trans-PaciÀc Partnership. Rural communities would also feel the 50 percent drop in net farm income.” Ironically, it’s the rural areas and impact with a proposed cut of $176 million for Rural Economic Development grants farmers that strongly supported Trump that and the elimination of funding for rural could lose the funding for programs that housing and infrastructure programs such as they rely on to grow their communities and rural water and waste-water projects. Rural stay in business. Cooperative Development grants and Rural
Rain raises soybean herbicide questions This discussion is provided by the University of Minnesota State Weed Scientist Jeff Gunsolus, IPM Specialist Fritz Breitenbach, and Regional Extension Educator Lisa
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Behnken. Today’s question: are soil residual herbicides necessary in late-planted soybeans? What are your options if soybeans have emerged? Some people might be asking the same question about corn. Using preemerge and residual herbicides on soybeans is a more recent practice. This is partly due to several weeds becoming resistant to some key post-emerge products; and weeds like tall waterhemp that can be a persistent problem because they germinate and emerge well into the summer. So this discussion relates to soybeans. Most soybean preemerge herbicides with Site of Action (SOA) No. 14 must be applied within three days of planting. Some of these include Authority products, Fierce, Optill, OptilPro, Sharpen, Sonic, Surveil, Verdict, Valor and Zidua Pro. These labels generally say you can expect severe crop injury if these products are applied after soybeans have begun to crack the soil or emerge. Exceptions to this for SOA No. 14 products are Anthem Maxx and products which contain fomesafen such as PreÀx, Warrant Ultra and some others. These products can be applied from cracking through the third trifoliate stage of soybeans with activity on some emerged (less than two inch) broadleaf weed species and activity on later emerging weeds. Products that contain fomesafen such as PreÀx, Statement and Warrant Ultra can only be applied east of I-29 and south of I-94. Herbicides with SOA No. 15 such as Dual II Magnum, Outlook, Warrant and Zidua only have activity on un-emerged weeds. Dual II Magnum can be applied through the third trifoliate. Zidua can be applied on V1-V3 growth stages. Outlook can be applied on V1-V5 soybeans. Warrant can be applied through the R1 stage of soybeans, although the optimal application period is V2 to V3 stage. These herbicides will not control emerged weeds. They could be tankmixed with glyphosate or glufosinate for varieties with corresponding genetic tolerance traits. There are other options for post-emerge herbicides that do not provide residual control beneÀts where that is needed. Again, beware of weed resistance issues. Be sure to check herbicide labels for further information about
BY DAN MARTENS University of MN Extension
restrictions and rates when applying products postemergence, and for any restrictions on additives, carriers and tank mix options. Ask about factors that contribute to injury risk. Trade names are used here for clarity and education purposes only and do not imply endorsement of a particular brand or product over others. Likewise, exclusion does not imply non-approval. Internet users can do a search for “Minnesota Extension Crop News” to check for other information posted regularly about current crop issues. And in Benton, Stearns, Morrison, you’re welcome to call the county extension ofÀce for information and assistance. Crop insurance: In areas with persistently saturated soils, it might be useful for farmers with crop insurance to review information about replanting and prevented planting coverage procedures, dates and coverage reduction schedules after the “full coverage” planting date is past. As we have learned in past years, livestock producers often need to continue to plant for feed needs as much as they can. It can also be important to include creditors in discussions about options you might consider. There can be economic factors to consider that are unique for individual farms. Alfalfa Harvest Alert: During the week of May 21, many of the cooperating farms, south near St. Cloud have alfalfa at height and maturity stages where they are looking for weather and Àeld conditions to harvest dairy quality hay. Where soils were suitable to drive on, some farmers started working harvested last week. As we move north, more farms will be watching for harvest opportunities during the week of May 28 and following. Farmers want to avoid rutting up Àelds badly. Internet users can check updates of Àeld observations and testing by searching for “Minnesota Extension Crop News.” For more information, call Dan Martens, Benton County Extension at 968-5077 or (800) 964-4929.
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Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, May 15 1213 – theft 800 block 11th St N 1226 – theft 800 block 11th St N 1227 – controlled substance 1200 block 2nd Ave N 1450 – welfare check 6th Ave N 1605 – suicidal person 1200 block 1st Ave N 1613 – harassment 1200 block 2nd 1613 – disturbance 1100 block Stearns Dr 1617 – suspicious 100 block 1st St S 1638 – domestic 1200 block 2nd Ave N 1732 – fraud Benton Dr S 2307 – drunk 2340 – domestic 3rd Ave S 3 ordinances; 3 assists Tuesday, May 16 1052 – theft 1000 block 13th Ave N 1231 – burglary 900 block 1st St S 1538 – harassment 600 block 2nd Ave N 1607 – suspicious Strawberry Lane/Garden Brook Dr 1658 – suspicious 700 block Schooners End 1710 – harassment 1800 block Osauka Rd NE 1809 – theft 200 block 2nd Ave N 1812 – domestic 1500 block 2nd Ave N 1832 – trafÀc hazard Benton Dr/1st St S 1905 – suicidal person 300 block 2nd Ave S 2021 – welfare check 200 block 7th Ave N 2028 – unwanted person 500 block Summit Ave S 2130 – suspicious 500 block Benton Dr N 2134 – child 500 block 6th Ave N 2153 – controlled substance 1200 block 2nd Ave N 2245 – welfare check 100 block 15th St Ct 2246 – suspicious 1000 block 6th Ave N 2305 – suspicious 100 block 15th St Ct 3 trafÀc stops; 2 medicals; 3 assists; 3 human services reports; 1 ordinance; 20 compliance checks Wednesday, May 17 0107 – accident 18th St N/9th Ave N 0916 – civil 800 block Benton Dr N 1140 – domestic 1100 block 1st Ave N 1259 – utility problem 1000 block River Ave N 1423 – child 800 block Benton Dr N 1424 – controlled substance 1800 block Osauka Rd NE 1501 – missing person 1000 block 6th Ave N 1548 – dvs 1606 – child 900 block River Ave N 1641 – attempt to locate 1848 – civil Benton Dr n 1938 – trafÀc hazard 2nd St 2121 – violation court order 6th Ave S 2205 - vehicle 5 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 human services report; 4 medicals; 1 records check; 2 alarms Thursday, May 18 0224 – vehicle 0906 – missing person 100 2nd Ave S 1058 – fraud 3100 block Olympus Dr NE 1133 – suicidal person 800 block 8th St N 1152 – child 300 block 3rd Ave S 1246 – missing person 5th Ave N 1459 – missing person 900 block 1st St S 1537 – disturbance 400 block 13th Ave S 1542 – harassment 200 block 3rd Ave S 1912 – police proactive visit 11th St N/9th Ave N 2123 – domestic 1100 block 1st Ave N 2151 – drunk 2 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 medical Friday, May 19 0102 – dvs 0905 – theft 3rd Ave S 1006 – harassment 1140 – theft 1000 block Benton Dr S 1244 – animal 300 block Summit Ave N 1502 – extra patrol 100 block Industrial Blvd 1730 – welfare check 2nd Ave N 1751 – attempt to locate 1817 – child 2028 – Àre 1200 block 15th St NE 2248 – disturbance 300 block 13th St N 2249 – suspicious Benton Dr n 2324 – arrest 200 block 18th St N 3 trafÀc stops; 1 assist; 1 medical; 2 permits issued; 2 ordinances; 1 pet license Saturday, May 20 0031 – driving 0036 – animal 300 block 4th St S 0341 – suspicious 100 block 9th Ave S 0813 – parking 1057 – theft 1700 block 2nd Ave N 1110 – escort 1248 – civil 3rd Ave S 1711 – domestic 900 block 5th St S 1834 – domestic 400 block 13th Ave S 1927 – vehicle 2152 – warrant 1000 block Summit Ave N 2338 – extra patrol 1200 block 2nd Ave N 2359 – suspicious 1000 block River Ave N 4 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 2 medicals Sunday, May 21 0004 – suspicious 800 block Benton Dr N 0039 – suspicious 800 block Benton Dr N 0106 – warrant 1000 block Benton Dr N 0220 – theft 800 block 3rd Ave N 0938 – theft 600 block Broadway Ave S 1116 – vehicle 1206 – disturbance 300 block 13th St N 1336 – welfare check 13th St S 1432 – gun 1100 block Franklin Ave 1815 – vehicle 2003 – suspicious 1300 block 13th St Cir 2315 – suspicious 1700 block 7th Ave N 6 trafÀc stops; 2 medicals; 1 assist
Rice Police Department activity Monday, May 15 1619 – harassment 200 block 1st St NW 2311 – theft 400 block Main St E 1 human services report; 1 assist Tuesday, May 16 0852 – vehicle 0935 – welfare check 200 block 2nd St SW Wednesday, May 17 0157 – theft 600 block Division St N 2056 – violation court order 1 alarm Thursday, May 18 0012 – train 0030 – train 1810 – harassment 4th Ave NW 2214 – suspicious 400 block Main St E 1 assist
Friday, May 19 1138 – predatory offender 1938 – animal 200 block 2nd St SW 1 permit; 2 records checks Saturday, May 20 0300 – suspicious 300 block Main St W 1937 – harassment 700 block 11th St NW 1 assist
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Schubert finalist for
Princess Kay PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER
Rebecca Schubert, daughter of Jerome and Natalie Schubert, is a Ànalist for the 64th Princess Kay of the Milky Way title. She works at O & S Dairy in Rice.
BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — When Rebecca Schubert took a job feeding calves at O & S Dairy at the age of 15, little did the Rice resident know it would change her life. The former Sauk Rapids-Rice High School student planned on going into a health care profession. Now, three years later, Schubert is attending North Dakota State University for ag economics, as well as crop and weed science, and competing as a Ànalist for the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way. “I’m extremely excited,” Schubert said. “But I think I’m still in shock. My summer just got 10 times busier. It’s a big responsibility, but it’s a great opportunity.” Princess Kay and county dairy princesses are advocates for the dairy industry. They help explain dairy farm families’ commitment to animals and resources while providing dairy products for consumers. Schubert, daughter of Jerome and Natalie Schubert, didn’t expect to advance beyond the county level when she applied to be a Benton County Dairy Princess in March, but her enthusiasm for the dairy industry showed as she completed a weekendlong leadership workshop May 21 at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph. Schubert was named a Ànalist from a pool of more than 50 dairy princesses from across
the state for her passion for dairy and communication skills. Also named as Ànalists are Emily Annexstad, 19, daughter of Rolf and Jean Annexstad of St. Peter, representing Nicollet County; Anna Broll, 19, daughter of Dan and Kathie Broll of Chaska, representing Carver County; Shelby Campbell, 19, daughter of LeRoy Campbell and Donna Decker of Maple Lake, and representing Wright County; Gina Holdvogt, 19, daughter of Alvin and Bernie Holdvogt of Freeport, representing Stearns County; Abby Hopp, 19, daughter of Doug and Heather Hopp of ChatÀeld, representing Fillmore County; Madelin Lindahl, 20, daughter of Kevin and Tara Lindahl of Lindstrom, representing Chisago County; Quinci Scherber, 23, daughter of John and Staci Scherber of Rogers, representing Hennepin County; Margaret Socha, 18, daughter of Michael and Donna Socha of Rogers, representing Wright County; Samantha Traxler, 18, daughter of Brian and Patty Pettis and Brian and Heather Traxler of Cleveland, representing Le Sueur County; Ashley Warren, 19, daughter of John and Carol Warren of Watkins, representing Meeker County; and Jessica Zuidema, 19, daughter of Jan and Jolene Zuidema of Blomkest, representing Kandiyohi County. Schubert’s motivation to
advocate for the industry was simple — she wanted to share what she had learned while working on the farm. “I am super passionate about the dairy industry. I thought it was a really good opportunity to take all the hard work I’ve done here and turn it into something great,” she said. “Working on the farm really opened my eyes to how hard farmers have to work to get their products from the farm to the grocery store. There is a lot of stuff that goes on behind the scene to have a successful operation and happy, healthy cows. It takes a lot more work than you’d think.” She also believes there is a need to educate consumers. “I think as we progress into the future, people are going to become more out of touch with the dairy industry. People are just not getting out to the farm anymore. I was 15 before I stepped onto a farm. That’s why we need advocates because people just don’t know what it is all about,” Schubert said. Schubert’s candidacy for Princess Kay will mimic much of what she would have already participated in while being a county princess. She will make appearances in parades and at community festivals, participate in June Dairy Month activities and serve consumers at the Benton County Fair Malt Stand. The 18-year-old will continue her leadership skills at a July summit with the
Rebecca Schubert feeds calves at O & S during spring 2015. She began working on the farm at age 15, feeding calves. As the farm has expanded, so have her duties; the freshman in college now helps milk and set up the step-up parlor.
11 other Ànalists, as well as participate in precoronation activities in August. Her candidacy will culminate with her likeness being carved into a 90-pound butter bust and the crowning of the 64th Princess Kay of the Milky Way on the eve of the Minnesota State Fair’s opening day. Schubert has not dwelled
on whether or not she’ll Ànd a different title on her sash come August, but she’s excited for the experience before her. “You learn so much along the way,” she said. “I think you become a lot more relatable. The current Princess Kay is so talkative and so down to Earth. I think
you just learn to be able to talk to all kinds of crowds no matter the situation. You also learn how to manage your schedule because it’s a very busy title to hold.”
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