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Watab township sees peak in theft, Neron finds criminal peace in spinning wheel damage

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — There are many places you might nd Charlotte Neron, of Sauk Rapids. She might be out for coffee or working at the Paramount Center for the Arts. But perhaps the most comfortable space you will nd the 74-year-old artist is in her pottery studio surrounded by raw clay and bisque ceramics.

Neron, owner of Neron’s Gallery at 112 Sixth Avenue North in Sauk Rapids, fashioned her rst hand-built pottery piece in the comforts of a Minneapolis apartment before the late 1960s. Her late husband David and she – natives of Sauk Rapids and Mayhew Lake, respectively – lived in the metro area where David pursued his career in education. When David brought raw clay home to

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Bisque-fired clay pots line the shelves of Charlotte Neron’s studio in Sauk Rapids July 2.

The items have been fired once and will received glaze before a second kiln firing.

A girl and her dogs

Paulson to compete at Benton County show

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

FOLEY — Katie Paulson loves her dogs, Onyx and Destiny, and shares a special bond with both of them.

Paulson is involved in dog shows throughout central Minnesota. She has been competing with Onyx, an 11-yearold Shetland Sheepdog, for three years. Over the last two years, the duo has earned ve state championship ribbons.

This will be Paulson’s rst year with Destiny, a 9-monthPHOTO SUBMITTED old Border Collie.

“I love competing with Katie Paulson and her dog, Onyx, pose with their three state championship ribbons in 2017. The duo earned championships in obedience, showmanship and agility.

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Sheriff reminds public to see something, say something

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

FOLEY — Law enforcement will often say with warmer weather comes more crime. According to Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck, thefts and small crime in Benton County has not been more prevalent this summer than in other years, but some activity has stuck out to Heck and his deputies.

“Theft is an ever-present problem we ght all the time, but it has been fairly well-contained, which is one reason why this spike in activity in Watab caught my attention,” Heck said. “It is unusual and something we want to deal with as soon as we can.”

Since May 1 there have

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Obituary

• Mildred “Millie” A. Jasken

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50th Wedding Anniversary

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Rice Fire unveils utility side by side

Dennis and Laura Vannurden Dennis and Laura Vannurden are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 14th. The Open House is hosted by their children and spouses, Jason and Julie Boughton, Troy (Janet Freihammer) Vannurden, Cory and Cindy Vannurden and Kevin and Jackie Sauer. The celebration will be at their son Troy’s home at 16152 Hwy 25 NE, Rice, MN 56367 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Dennis and Laura were married at Graham United Methodist Church, Rice, MN on July 6, 1968. They farmed throughout their whole marriage. Come and celebrate with them. The couple requests no gifts.

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Bradley Vaillancourt (front, from left), Wayne Larson, Scott Beierman, Blake Phenow, Charlie Walters, Caleb Voigt, Easton Petron and Bob Petron; (middle, from left) Allen Voigt, Steve Wollak, Jason Petron, Kevin Peine and Zach Schmitz; (back, from left) John Aschenbrenner, Tyler Nelson, Chad Koenig, Jerome Kahl, Jeff Popp and Scott Janski stand around the Rice Fire Department’s new utility side by side and trailer July 2 in Rice. The purchase was made possible with help from the Rice Lions Club, Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club and Benton Telecommunications Foundation.

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The Rice Fire Department invited area club members to the re hall July 2 to unveil its new utility side by side and trailer. Due to donations from the Rice Lions Club ($5,000), Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club ($10,000) and Benton Telecommunications Foundation ($2,000), along with the auction sale of the previous utility vehicle, the project was fully funded.

The Kubota RTV, which has tracks rather than tires, will have the ability to be used during all seasons. It also has an enclosed cab, increasing safety, and more power than the previous rig. Fireghting equipment from the former utility vehicle was maintained and installed on the side by side.

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In the article, “Sticks with a story: Stark collects, makes canes” it was reported Chuck Stark began his collecfrom front tion in 1981. He actually began 20 years earlier in PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER been 11 reported thefts 1961. We regret this erA Kubota RTV is displayed in front of the Rice Fire Hall and seven reports of crimror.

July 2 in Rice. The vehicle and its trailer are the newest inal damage to property in addition to the fire department’s fleet.

Watab Township — most in the area of Oak Hill Estates and the Harris Channel. The crimes have included theft from sheds, vehicles and properties, as well as vandalism to property including Oak Hill Golf Course.

“We don’t have any identied suspects,” Heck said. “Any time you have a bunch of crime in an 10 am Outdoor Mass 145 2nd Ave. NE, Rice, MN area you start to try and gure out who could be under the Pines the perpetrator, but we rewith music by Slew Foot Band ally don’t have anything to tie it to anyone in particular. It could be someone from outside the area who just decided to come 11 am-1:30 pm R Roast P Pork k Dinner Di with mashed potatoes to Watab Township; it & gravy, coleslaw, corn and homemade pie could be somebody who In air conditioned Hall • Adults $9 • 4-12 yr. olds $6 • Under 4 yr. FREE (No Tax & No Tips) lives in the area – we just 12:30pm Pedal Tractor Food Court: Hamburgers, Hot dogs, don’t know.”

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do,” Heck said. “We are here to investigate those things, and we would just assume investigate things that have a real, rational explanation. Like the car you didn’t recognize was a grandson visiting someone in the neighborhood – awesome. We’ll go there, we’ll nd out and be able to cross it off the list. But if you don’t call that in, and it happens to be the thief or burglar driving through your neighborhood, we miss that opportunity.”

Heck said although law enforcement will take information regardless of how it is relayed to them, they prefer a telephone call or other traditional methods. Messages through social media are not always responded to quickly, and in the case of some social media public posts – law enforcement may not even be aware.

“Facebook is great way to share information, but it’s really not a great place for making a crime report,” Heck said.

If information is never relayed to law enforcement, they cannot use it.

Heck said no crime is too small.

“Anytime somebody steals anything from you – if somebody opens your car and takes 37 cents in change – certainly tell us about it,” Heck said. “The victim might say, ‘It’s 37 cents, is it worth my

time?’ I can understand that, but at the same time, maybe your car is the one the criminal made a mistake on, took a glove off and left a thumbprint on the window we can ngerprint. Maybe your 37-cent theft is where they cut themselves and left their DNA. It’s a game where you never know where you are going to nd that break or piece of information that is going to help you.”

Residents can also K protect themselves by be- C ing proactive with their y property.

“Make it as hard as possible for people to steal your stuff,” he said.

“Lock up your doors, your outbuildings. If everybody makes those efforts in a neighborhood, in a township, in a county, you are going to encourage those criminals to go elsewhere.”

And, keep a look out.

“Be alert for suspicious things and call us right away,” Heck said.

“That’s the best way to have a positive impact on your community. … Being aware of what is going on in your neighborhood and getting to know your neighbors is a very powerful tool.”

The Benton County Sheriff’s Ofce can be reached at 320-968-7201.

In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

NEWS tiny because it is my rst year showing her.

My goal with Onyx is to qualify in at least a couple different events, which I don’t foresee as a huge challenge. He is a great dog who is used to competing.”

Getting her dogs competition-ready is a chore in itself.

“She is outside training with her dogs every day,” said Becky Paulson, Katie’s mom.

“She is dedicated to her dogs and the shows, and you can denitely see that when you watch her train with them.”

As Paulson practices and trains with Onyx

and Destiny, she works on building condence with the dogs and giving from front positive reinforcements as she builds up their abilities. the dogs,” Paulson said.

Paulson competes in “They are so much fun to multiple categories such be around and it makes as obedience and jumpit that much more fun to ers, but her favorite is take them to shows.” agility.

Paulson will be “I have always encompeting in the 4-H joyed agility more than Dog Show July 13-14 at the other categories,” the Benton County FairPaulson said. “Just takgrounds in Sauk Rapids. ing the dogs through the “I really want to jumps and the tunnels is qualify for state with so much fun. It’s an obDestiny,” Paulson said. stacle course for them “I won’t be taking her and I love being there to state if we do because with them.” she is so young, but I In addition to the do want to qualify. It’s training, Paulson feels a goal I have with Desthe bond with her dogs needs to be strong in order to perform well.

“I play with them all the time, recreationally,” Paulson said. “I need to know that they trust me and want to obey me before I get them outside for training or out on the competition course.

With Onyx, there is no question. He trusts me and is so easy going, but we have also been showing together for three years. Destiny will take a little bit, as it is harder to train dogs from babies. They don’t listen as well.”

Paulson competes in a lot of her shows through the 4-H dog project and her club, Central Minnesota Lama. But she also competes outside of 4-H. During Paulson’s rst year in 4-H shows, she earned two state championships. When she returned to state last year for her second year of 4-H competition, she earned three – in obedience, showmanship and agility.

Katie Paulson practices commands with her Border “It was very exciting Collie, Destiny, July 3 in Foley. This will be Paulson’s first to watch her excitement

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that day,” Becky said.

“We didn’t expect her to do as well in her second year, but she did better.

It was so fun to see her success.”

Paulson hopes to continue competing in dog shows for many years to come, earning blue ribbons, bonding with her dogs, making new friends and working hard to advance further into competitions.

“There are a lot of benets to being in dog shows,” Paulson said.

“But my greatest love for it comes from the dogs. They are my best friends, especially when it comes time for competition. I wouldn’t want to give this up for anyKatie Paulson practices her showmanship with Onyx July thing.”

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Katie Paulson plays with her two dogs, Destiny and Onyx, July 3 at her family’s home in Foley. Paulson has been bringing Onyx to shows for three years, but will be competing with Destiny for the first time July 13.

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Pottery

Bisque-fired clay pots line the shelves of Charlotte Neron’s studio in Saukk Rapids July 2. The items have been fired once and will received glaze before a second kiln firing.

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practice demonstrations for various classes, Neron would experiment with the medium.

For 55 years Neron has been producing pottery.

Most of her work is functional pottery — bowls, plates, egg cookers, casseroles — and 99 percent is wheel thrown. In addition to the practical items, her gallery is lled with more creative pieces such as pig banks, snowmen and bird feeders.

After bearing two children and relocating with her family to Sauk Rapids in 1968, Neron began taking pottery classes at the College of St. Benedict’s in St. Joseph. It was there she found her calling.

“I just loved it,” Neron said. “You get lost in that spinning wheel and don’t think about anything else in the world.”

With two children under the age of two, Neron became entranced in the creating three-dimensional shapes with her hands. The methods were hypnotizing and the stay-at-home mom immersed herself in her study.

“We had class from 7-9 p.m., and we would stay until 2-3 in the morning,” Neron said.

David, an art instructor and painter, had a studio and gallery in the basement of their home. Neron would bring her functional pottery pieces home and place them in the space.

People buying paintings noticed her work and be-

Sauk Rapids resident Charlotte Neron throws a pot on her wheel July 2 in Sauk Rapids. She uses pressure from her hands to force the raw clay upward.

gan purchasing items.

“What more incentive could you have to keep producing,” said Neron, who creates high-re stoneware.

With David’s encouragement, Neron soon purchased her own pottery equipment and kiln. The two slowly progressed their gallery, remodeling a one-car attached garage into the studio it is today and erecting Neron’s pottery studio in 1980.

“This was for me,” Charlotte said of the studio. “It was nice to get out of the basement.”

Neron begins her work by wedging raw clay on a counter, turning it to release air bubbles. She places the soft clay on a bat (or board) on the wheel.

Then she begins centering.

Her hands must be wet at all times in order for the clay to glide smoothly; she

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“It’s a long slow process,” Neron said. “There are 14 steps in completing a pot.”

Neron opens the clay, nds the bottom with her ngers and uses pressure from her hands to guide the clay.

“Pressure on the inside hand, pressure on the outside hand forces the clay upward,” she said, effortlessly forming a bowl.

“Even pressure will give you a straight wall pot. If you want to are it out, you put more pressure on the inside hand. If you want to reduce … outside hand.

So, you keep doing that until you have the desired shape and wall thickness.”

While forming, Neron compresses the lip of the piece to make it stronger.

She adds her trademark indent to the rim before re-

leasing the piece from thee bat. It looks like an irregularity, but it is intentional.

“I think it’s more interd esting not to have a round pot,” she said.

The vessel sits overnight and the next day when it has stiffened to thee consistency of leather, shee trims off excess and enn sures it is smooth. When she has enough quantity,, n Neron res the items in an bisque electric kiln.

The bottoms of the porous n items are waxed and then n the pieces are dipped in glaze. A second 12-hourr gas kiln ring and cooling completes the items.

Neron’s Gallery is lled with countless items completed in the same repetitive process. A scrap book of thank you cards and photos from former artt fairs and shows documents Neron’s career as a potter.

Despite showing att d both her own gallery and the Paramount, Neron is not overwhelmed by herr d work. She continues to nd peace in her pottery experience.

“I love keeping busy,” Neron said. “And I’m as busy as I want to be. Iff I don’t feel like throwing pots today I will go to coffee and spend my timee there. … It’s been an interesting career.”

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Mildred “Millie” A. Jasken

Celebrating Independence Day

Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. July 10 at Country Manor Chapel in Sartell for Mildred “Millie” A. Jasken, age 86, who passed away July 3, 2018 at Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. Rev. Gerald Dalseth will ofciate and entombment will be at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. July 9 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to services Tuesday at Country Manor Chapel.

Millie was born May 5, 1932 in Wales, N.D. to Peter and Helen (Schuler) Boesl. She married John “Jack” Jasken on Dec. 29, 1955 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel, N.D. Millie worked as a bookkeeper for many years for Schwagel Distributing, but her main job, and the one she was most proud of, was being a devoted wife, a tireless mother and the solid foundation of the family. She inspired and helped so many, always putting others before herself. She was an extraordinary craftswoman, crocheting beautiful works of art for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many others. Her faith was undying, as she was the direct link for so many, constantly praying for those in need. Millie was the person you could go to with any problem or ailment and she would always make everything better. She is a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud and a former member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. She

SAUK RAPIDS — Sauk Rapids and Rice residents celebrated the Fourth of July holiday in multiple ways. Residents had the opportunity to share their celebratory pictures with the paper by submitting photos of the day.

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enjoyed watching sporting events, either professional or played by her children and grandchildren. She had a unique sense of humor and was, quite often, the life of the party. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her children, Sharon Rassier of Sauk Rapids, Kathryn (Steven) Orn of York, S.C, Michael (Phyllis) Jasken of Gilbert, Ariz., Mark Jasken of Gilbert, Ariz. and Kim (Jeff) Long of Sauk Rapids; brothers and sister, William “Elmer” (Jean) Boesl of Edmore, N.D., Leona (Stanley “Pat”) Howatt of Langdon, N.D. and Emeric (Faye) Boesl of Langdon, N.D.; grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah and Stephanie Rassier, Jacob, Matthew, Kristen and Peter Orn, Mikkela, Katie and Alexa Jasken, Samantha Warnert and Tyler Long; and great-grandchildren, Joseph, Sophia, Nolan, Ava, Finley and Brendan.

Millie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; sister and brothers, Marie Hayes, Allen, Mark, Harold, Peter and Eugene Boesl.

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Stem the tide of illegal drugs in our communities

The use and sale of illegal drugs continues to be a problem in our community. Addictions to both illegal substances and diverted prescribed medications have devastating effects on the lives of the people who abuse them and the lives of those who are close to them.

These addictions take their victims down dark and lonely paths to places and things they never imagined they

BY TROY HECK would do while sober. These addictions Benton County Sheriff also require near constant feeding, leading addicts to lives of crime or violence.

A signicant portion of property crime committed today is committed in order to provide the criminal with money or property to trade for drugs. Illegal drug use and sale is a problem and addressing this problem is a top priority for Benton County law enforcement.

To help address this problem, we are looking for partners in the public. If you know of someone who is struggling with an addiction, please do the difcult but compassionate thing by helping them come to grips with their problem and seek treatment. Doing so will likely not be an easy path to follow, but you could be the person who saves a life.

Take notice of things in your neighborhood that seem suspicious. Does a house near you have short term trafc (people who come and go over brief periods of time)? Is there a residence with windows that are all blacked out to prevent anyone from looking in? Are there people in your area who seem to always be up and about no matter what time of the day or night? Trust your instincts and be alert for things out of the ordinary. All of these could be signs illegal activity is going on. The existence of this suspicious activity, any patterns regarding when the activity occurs and any vehicle license plate numbers is useful information for law enforcement.

If you have information about someone you suspect is selling illegal drugs, share that information with law enforcement. Good information is the key to nding and arresting those who spread these substances through our community.

Any law enforcement agency would be happy to take your information. Or, if you would like to remain anonymous, TriCounty Crime Stoppers is there to help. Citizens may contact Tri-County Crime Stoppers by telephone at 800-255-1301 or online at http://www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Citizens may even be eligible for a reward for giving information through Tri-County Crime Stoppers.

If you have unused prescription medications, take them to a disposal site. Unused prescription medications are frequently targeted by criminals. Criminals seek to steal certain medication for illegal resale on the street. Opioids are a frequent target of this prescription diversion but not the only substance criminals will target. Locally, there are prescription drop off locations at the Rice Police Department, Sauk Rapids Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Ofce. At each of these locations, citizens may drop off unused medications free of charge without any question. Doing so ensures these medications are properly disposed of and do not end up on the street.

Working together, we can make a difference in people’s lives and in the efforts to stem the tide of illegal drugs in our community. Working together, we can keep Benton County safe. For more crime prevention information visit the Benton County Sheriff’s Ofce website at http://www.co.benton. mn.us/County_Sheriff/crime_prevention.php. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @BentonMNSheriff for regular updates and crime prevention messages.

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It seemed like every pen I woman, before and after the fall, t grabbed to write my thoughts down and how we have the capacity to for this column was incapable. I fulll that design because of the t have been working on writing this nished work of Jesus, I would be w for a while and making sure I get it my own God, making up life as I c right. It is why I did not submit one go, reading every self-help book I last week. could nd. Our advisory, the devil, For a while now on the Revive would put false doctrine along my our Hearts radio network, Nancy path that would point me to anyLee Demoss and Alistair Begg have thing other than the Bible. After been talking about God’s design of BY MERCY NYGAARD years and generations, my greatus and for us. When a friend asked great-grandchildren would be all Life by Faith me, “Why do you think there are the more bewildered at what is right so many more people today that and what is wrong. This is how either want to change their gender or they are male chauvinism was enabled and women femiconfused about their gender identity?” I knew nist movements grew out of control. Everyone the answer lay within Genesis. Our design by forgetting God’s good and perfect design. Two God was laid out for us right away, and veering created in His image, male and female with diffrom our design for many, many years leads us ferent and valuable functions.

So how do we solve this dilemma, the crisis to where we are today.

This is exactly what Demoss and Begg of our tolerating, confused and trendy culture have been going over on the radio, according today? Two scriptures are repeatedly followto scripture. I admire their tenacity, mainly with ing me and popping up where ever I turn. Menthe love and gentleness they speak with. The tioned before 1 Peter 3:15 and Deuteronomy way they are boldly proclaiming the truth lines 6:6-7 which reads, “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Imup with scripture.

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. press them on your children. Talk about them Always be prepared to give an answer to ev- when you sit at home and when you walk along eryone who asks you to give the reason for the the road, when you lie down and when you get hope that you have. But do this with gentleness up.”

It will take us relying solely on God, sharand respect” (1 Peter 3:15).

Demoss and Begg said they respect those ing our life with each other, being giving of our who feel strongly or are confused about gender time, getting ready to share truth and respectblending and gave answers for the confusion. fully shining the light on Jesus. Schools cannot That is not condoning any person’s sin. It is be responsible for teaching our children about acknowledging there are legitimate feelings in- God’s design, neither friends nor church. You volved and then trying to get to the root of those must nd sound biblical doctrine and teach your children. Share your life with other’s children. feelings.

Just like I could not write any ideas for my This is how we get the crazy train back on the column without a pen that worked, we cannot right track and give our youth working pens to gure out how to write this life without a pen write their life with God’s good and perfect will. that works. The working pen is the Bible.

If I never read how God designed man and

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Catholic Charities files complaint against diocese

June weather, phenology in review

organization. Our separateness comes with obligations – legally and morally – to protect the nancial health and sustainability of Catholic Charities and to be responsible stewards of the assets our donors have entrusted to us. This ling is a reection of those responsibilities.”

At issue are a series of commitments made by ofcers of the diocese dating back to 2014 to transfer ownership of the facility and surrounding property to Catholic Charities. In reliance of those commitments, the charity incurred signicant debt to fund the construction of a 16-unit residential treatment facility on the site. The debt is secured by other Catholic Charities assets that are otherwise unencumbered and could be redeployed to further the organization’s mission and scope of service.

Catholic Charities ceased providing residential treatment services at the facility in May 2017 but continues to provide

Weather: With the high at about 87 degrees and low at approximately 59 degrees, it was warmer by six degrees for both the high and low averages than last year. While we are on temperatures, last year we had only one day with a 90-degree day compared to ve this year. Our warmest day occurred June 29 when we experienced a real scorcher. I recorded 95 degrees and the heat index – what it feels like – was 110 degrees. Most folks stayed inside; I BY JIM HOVDA headed for the legion in Rice and enjoyed an Rice adult beverage and their air conditioner. With the sweltering weather, I almost forgot the suffering we experienced with our cold and snow events in April when it was below zero on ve days.

Precipitation was about the same as last year. I recorded 3.22 inches of rain from 15 rain events compared to 3.40 inches last year.

The most rain fell June 12 when 1.31 inches lled the rain gage. A lot less rain so far this calendar year with 9.97 inches compared to 15.86 inches last year. Precipitation measurements follow the calendar year.

Local weather records for June: The record cold was a 32-degree reading in 1994 while the warm record was 102 degrees in 1931. The most rain fell in 2014 with 10.91 inches for the month.

Phenology: Many birds are taking their young to the feeders, especially the orioles. There have been a lot of orioles, blue jays, brown-headed cowbirds, rose-breasted grosbeaks and grackles.

Yes, ruby-throated hummingbirds are numerous, too.

With the advent of real summer, things are really growing and owering. It seems as if everything is trying to catch up. Just on our buffer strip next to Little Rock Lake there are common milkweed, Canada anemone, spotted joe-pye weed, blue ag iris, daisy eabane, black-eyed Susan, Canada thistle and three tomato plants in bloom. Yes, I probably missed a few. It is surprising how fragrant some of the owers are.

The rst lightening bugs arrived June 4. There more than a dozen species of these little insects. The ying squirrels are still at one of the feeders and a racoon came by looking for the grape jelly we feed the orioles. It was disappointed. Yes, the days started getting shorter June 22. Boo. Little Rock Lake: June was not a good month for water clarity. The month started with a Secchi disk reading of only 2.5 feet.

Toward the end of the month it was reduced to only 1.5. The lake is really green. By months end, I recorded only 1 foot 2 inches of water clarity. Water temperatures started at 68 degrees and ended at 78 degrees. I observed numerous curly-leaf pond weed growing at the north end of the lake by June 30.

A round Secchi disk is an instrument that measures water clarity. It is white and is 8 inches in diameter. It is lowered into the water until it cannot be seen. The string is marked for easy measurement recording. Compared to Little Rock lake, many lakes may measure 6 feet or more.

Filing seeks ownership of St. Cloud Children’s Home, surrounding properties

ST. CLOUD — Catholic Charities, of the Diocese of St. Cloud, led a civil complaint June 2 in Stearns County District Court asking that the Diocese of St. Cloud be directed to transfer ownership of the St. Cloud Children’s Home and surrounding property to the charity in accordance with the commitments made by the diocese nearly four years ago.

Alternatively, the complaint asks the diocese be required to reimburse the charity for its investments in the property.

“This is an unusual position we nd ourselves in,” said Steve Pareja, Catholic Charities’ executive director. “While we work closely with the diocese, we are in fact a separately governed and separately run

“This is not an attack on the diocese or a break in our support for its mission.

We think the diocese is as interested in resolving this matter as we are but its ability to act is constrained by the pending Chapter 11 ling.”

- Steve Pareja, Catholic Charities’ executive director

Pulse on people

Local students participate in commencement ST. JOSEPH — Tara Paulsen, daughter of Tim and Janel Paulsen of Sauk Rapids, participated in the commencement ceremony at the College of Saint Benedict May 12 in St. Joseph.

Paulsen received a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

ST. CLOUD — Several Rice and Sauk Rapids residents took part in commencement ceremonies May 4 at St. Cloud State University.

Rice residents Kalley Barringer graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in management. Marshall Grams received a bachelor’s degree in nance. Marissa Hendrickson received a bachelor’s degree in history.

Matthew Kruger graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. Samuel Larum received a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. Ryan Moore graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Jennifer Russell received a Master of Public Administration. Philip Shefveland graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Shantal Spoden graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in special education-academic and behavioral strategist. Karlee Verhaagh graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in community psychology and Ethan Zimny received a bach-

youth behavior health services in their day-treatment programs on the campus.

The charity intends to continue providing these services during the pendency of this action and in the face of a possible Chapter 11 ling by the diocese.

“This issue has been under active discussion for nearly four years,” Pareja said. “When the diocese announced in February a possible bankruptcy ling, resolving this issue took on a new urgency so that an already-complex situation would not be further complicated by a bankruptcy proceeding. If this issue is to be settled, it is on us to move a resolution forward and to do so with the assistance of the court. This is not an attack on the diocese or a break in our support for its mission.

We think the diocese is as interested in resolving this matter as we are but its ability to act is constrained by the pending Chapter 11 ling.”

Pareja said the move is also not a legal tactic to shelter assets of the diocese.

“We are moving independently and in good faith to carry out our duciary duties to Catholic Charities and our supporters,” he said. “I want to emphasize this last point in the strongest possible terms: We support the victims of sexual abuse and their efforts to seek justice. We also support the diocese in its efforts to nd a way forward that cares for these victims and allows it to continue its ministry to our communities.”

elor’s degree in business economics.

Sauk Rapids residents Kailyn Anderson graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Jacob Benoit graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Alyssa Braun received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Kayleen Burton received a Master of Social Work.

Trey Busse graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and earned a certicate in professional selling specialization. Trevor Christen graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in management. Kendra Christiansen graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in social Work. Deanna Clark graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. Sarah Drumgole graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Kelsey Gertken graduated cum laude with an Associate of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences. Devin Hendrickson graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. Leah Henkemeyer received a bachelor’s degree in special education-academic and behavioral strategist. Madison Holler graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in studio art.

William Julius graduated magna cum laude with bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and physics. Molly Koprek

received a bachelor’s degree in nance.

Paige Lorentz graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in nance. Samuel Mounce received a bachelor’s degree in technology education. Sarah Murphy graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Linda Nguyen graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications. Benjamin Nieters received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Heather Olson graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in community psychology. Brianna Rajkowski received a Master of Science in college counseling and student development. Jeremiah Rockenbach graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Joshua See graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications. Todd Sweeney graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Amanda Sylla received a Master of Social Work. Kaylee Sylla received a Master of Science in marriage and family therapy. Alyssa Syme graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in art. Brian Wall received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Michelle Wall received a Master of Science in communication sciences and disorders.

Elizabeth Wateland received a Master of Science in special education. Brandon Weathers graduated cum laude

with a bachelor’s degree in meteorology. Johanna Weber graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

WILLMAR — Sheila Johnson, Carol Schimnich and Emily Schimnich graduated from Ridgewater College. Johnson graduated with associate’s degrees in health information technology. Emily Schimnich graduated with highest honors, receiving degrees in massage therapy and liberal arts and sciences. Carol Schimnich graduated with highest honors with a degree in massage therapy.

Students receive academic honors BEMIDJI — Kaysi Florek, of Rice, and Rebekah Asp, of Sauk Rapids, have been named to the spring semester president’s list at Bemidji State University.

To be eligible for this honor, students must attain a 4.0 grade point average.

BEMIDJI — Summer Hagensick and Kristen Petron, of Rice, as well as Anna Iburg, Nicholas MacDonald and Noah Simondet, all of Sauk Rapids, have been named to the Bemidji State University spring semester dean’s list.

To be eligible for this honor, students must attain a 3.5 or higher grade point average.

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Commissioners appoint parks board representatives

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Rocky Horn, recruitment and retention specialist at St. Cloud Technical and Community College, speaks to attendees at the Sauk Rapids Chamber meeting June 28 in St. Cloud. Horn said the college works with four-year universities to keep enrolled students on their respective career tracks.

SAUK RAPIDS — The St. Cloud Technical and Community College hosted the monthly Sauk Rapids Chamber meeting June 28. The meeting included a presentation on the manufacturing program and scholarship opportunities at SCTCC. SCTCC was founded in 1948 as the second technical college in Minnesota. Mike Mendez, dean of skilled trades and industry, supports their commitment to meeting the community’s needs through affordable education.

“If you see a need or area for improvement in the community, check with us,” Mendez said.

“Our goal at SCTCC is to hear what the problems are and nd or create a solution through our educational programs.”

SCTCC’s reach extends from kindergarten to seasoned employees. Camps, classes and programs are available year-round for those interested in learning about technology, robotics and manufacturing, and developing a deeper

“We offer classes at a much lower rate than other universities and have partnered with several four-year colleges to create pathway programs that help keep our students on track from the beginning to the end.”

- Rocky Horn, recruitment and retention specialist

understanding of the career options and skills needed to succeed.

One of the most successful programs is the VEX Robotics Tournament, hosted annually at the River’s Edge Convention Center. Beginning in 2010 with 22 teams, the 2018 tournament boasted over 300 teams from across the state. Students grades second through 12th compete, learning to design and build robots that can complete a variety of tasks.

“This tournament is great because it helps students learn both

technological and soft skills,” said Aaron Barker, energy and electronics instructor at SCTCC. “To win, they must develop traits such as critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork.

All are qualities that employers want in an employee.”

In addition to a wide range of educational opportunities, SCTCC provides nancial assistance to more than 80 percent of their students and boasts a 97 percent job placement rate.

“There are ve to 10 jobs for every student that graduates,” said

Rocky Horn, recruitment and retention specialist. “We offer classes at a much lower rate than other universities and have partnered with several four-year colleges to create pathway programs that help keep our students on track from the beginning to the end.”

The Sauk Rapids Chamber, a division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, meets on the fourth Thursday of every month from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Cloud Surgical Center hosts the next meeting at 11:45 a.m.

July 26 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. The meeting features a presentation on human trafcking by CeCe Terlouw, Terebinth Refuge. All chamber members and guests interested in Sauk Rapids community issues are welcome to attend. Lunch is provided for guests who register by noon on July 24.

pliance checks, 9 driving, 7 civil, 7 welfare checks, 6 ordinances, 5 alarms, 5 animals, 5 disturbances, 5 thefts, 4 assaults, 4 child, 4 extra patrol, 4 property, 3 accidents, 3 domestics, 3 fraud, 3 permits, 3 veJune 25 0250 hrs: Ofcers located two people hicles, 2 reworks, 2 guns, 2 human services reports walking on River Avenue North. They were advised and 2 unwanted the park was closed.

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity

Rice Police Department activity

June 29 2156 hrs: Ofcers responded to an assault on the 1800 block of Osauka Road Northeast. Ofcers learned a female had punched the victim in the chest with enough force to cause pain. The victim July 1 0146 hrs: Ofcers were dispatched to the 800 was undecided as to whether to press charges. block of 10th Avenue Northeast for a male throwing June 30 0313 hrs: Ofcers located a suspicious ve- a handgun around. Victim reported the male sushicle on River Avenue North. Upon contact, ofcers pect was upset and stated the male held the gun in learned the driver was playing Pokémon Go and the general direction of her head. Ofcers arrested catching a Pokémon before going to work. Driver the male on charges of second-degree assault and was advised of the complaint before ofcers cleared. threats of violence.

Incidents: 27 trafc stops, 21 suspicious, 19 medi- Incidents: 13 various calls, 6 assists, 3 parking, 3 cal, 19 various calls, 15 assists, 14 warrants, 9 com- suspicious, 2 child and 2 trafc stops.

FOLEY — After reestablishing the Benton County Parks Commission in May, the commissioners have appointed those who will serve on the board. Representing districts 1-5 respectively, Paul Wesenberg, Greg Bruestle, Cindy Voit, David Rixe and Mary Kivi will serve on behalf of Benton County residents.

The ve members will have staggered terms.

Kivi and Rixe serving three years, Voit serving two and Wesenberg and Bruestle will serve one.

Members are allowed to be reappointed three additional three-year terms, for a total of nine years, before a new member must ll the seat.

The parks commission will act in an advisory capacity to the board of commissioners. They will work to plan, develop funding and evaluate the county’s parks, recreation facilities and programs and make recommendations to the board, who will make nal decisions.

In other board news: - Approved a contract with ReCollect Systems, Inc. for a web and mobile application pertaining to waste collection within the county. The app will assist county residents in determining what and how items should be disposed of, as well as list locations where items can be brought for disposal.

It will be linked with the updated Benton County website.

Roxanne Achman, department of development director, said the service will allow the county to collect data regarding materials the public is looking to discard, and it will also offer a public education piece.

The piece will be funded through the Solid Waste Service Fee. The cost may be offset if the county decided to forgo printing the “Rubbish Review” newsletter in the future.

- Approved round three of SCORE grant applications. Benton County Public Works and Minden Township received funds for the Adopt-a-Highway programs. Foley School District will receive more than $12,000 for compost and recycling stations, the city of Rice will receive nearly $3,000 in funding to repair the road to the city compost site and Tri County Organics will receive roughly $42,000 for improvements.

SCORE grants are funded through the state with a county match of 25 percent. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee evaluates and reviews grants and programs.

- Henry Oehrlein, of Sauk Rapids, approached the board asking them to look into an abstract company that was soliciting through mail, asking for records and personal information. He was concerned with how information is being protected at the county level, as well as that there could be a potential scam targeting residents.

County administrator Monty Headley informed the board he would follow up with the recorder’s ofce to learn their privacy practices.

- Aaron Backman, of the Highway 23 coalition, presented information regarding the coalition and its progress with nding funding to create safe interchanges, four-lane portions and improvements to Highway 23. The board agreed they would discuss whether to join the coalition as they create the budget for the upcoming year.

It should be noted this presentation was previously misreported from the July 19 county board meeting. Star Publications staff was under the impression the county was interested in becoming a member to the Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Coalition, which is another coalition seeking a safer Highway 23.

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Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Families on the WWI Home Front Tour. Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, 1620 Lindbergh Drive S., Little Falls. Tickets at http://www.mnhs.org/event/5431.

Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m. — 11th annual Testicle Festival. Goodfella’s Bar and Grill, 14351 78th Street N.E., Ronneby.

Sunday, July 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Lindbergh’s Complex Legacy. Program will include a staff presentation followed by discussion. Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, 1620 Lindbergh Drive S., Little Falls. Tickets at http://www.mnhs.org/event/5363.

Sunday, July 8, 2-4 p.m. — Outdoor Children’s Carnival. To benet Heifer International, an organization to end world hunger. Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church, 601 Seventh Ave. S., St. Cloud. For more information visit http://heifer.org or call Heidi at 320-252-2595.

Friday, July 13, 2-8 p.m. — Holdingford Daze Car Show. dusk. Holdridge Park, 850 Holdridge Street, Foley.

Food and vendors on site. Admission is free. To register a B vehicle, contact holdingfordchamber@gmail.com. Main Thursday, July 19, 6-7:30 p.m. — Police Activitiesb Street, Holdingford.

League. For children ages 5 to 15. Free. Program providest interaction between police ofcers and children. IncludesP Friday, July 13 through Saturday, July 14 — Holdingford law enforcement from Foley Police Department, Rice Po-L Daze. Events throughout the daytime. Parade at 7 p.m. lice Department and the Benton County Sheriff’s Ofce.T July 14 followed by reworks at dusk. Holdingford.

Every Thursday through Aug. 16. Children may join at any time. Westside Park, Fourth Ave. N.W., Rice.

Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m. — Little Rock Lake Association Annual Meeting and Picnic. Live and silent auction, Friday, July 20, 1 p.m. — Foley High School All Class games and catered lunch. Members receive two tickets. Reunion (1916-1971). Registration at 1 p.m. Seating at Public is welcome at minimal cost for lunch. All proceeds 4 p.m. followed by a meal. Henry’s Event Center, 6774 benet Little Rock Lake draw down efforts. Benton Beach Highway 25, Foley. To secure a ticket call Liz Schommer Lakeview Center, 125th Street, Rice. at 320-968-6867 or Jeanette Kasner at 320-249-9626.

Sunday, July 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Immaculate Conception Parish Summerfest. Mass with music by the Slewfoot Family Band. Roast pork dinner with homemade pies from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pedal tractor pull at 12:30 p.m. Food, refreshments, games, bingo and more. 145 Sunday, July 8, 3-5 p.m. — Concert in Munsinger Gar- Second Ave. N.E., Rice. dens. Bring a blanket, chairs and friends for music on the Mississippi River with the full bloom of Munsinger Gar- Sunday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — St. Francis High dens. 1515 Riverside Drive S.E., St. Cloud.

School gathering in Little Falls. Former students, staff and faculty are invited for Mass and a luncheon. Register Monday, July 9, noon to 5:30 p.m. — American Red by contacting Mary Ellen Imdieke at 763-785-0295, sfhs.

Cross Blood Donation. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main reunion@outlook.com.

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Monday, July 16, 1-2:30 p.m. — St. Cloud Area ParkinMonday, July 9, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement son’s Disease Support Group. Free and open to the pubRefresher Course. Tech High School, 233 12th Ave. S., lic. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http:// Sauk Rapids. For more information call 320-529-9000. www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 888-234-1294.

Monday, July 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All. ResurTuesday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver rection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph.

Improvement Refresher Course. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more informa- Tuesday, July 17, 2-4 p.m. — Ask an Extension Master tion or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or Gardener. Question and answer session with University call 888-234-1294. of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners who provide research-based information. Great River Regional LiTuesday, July 10, 8 p.m. — Mayhew Lake Township brary, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud.

Board Meeting. Home of Lawrence Thell, 5248 115th Street N.E., Foley.

Tuesday, July 17, 6-8 p.m. — Crow Wing County 4-H Party with a Purpose. Party will highlight Native AmeriWednesday, July 11, noon to 4 p.m. — 55+ Driver Im- can culture through appetizers and live performances by provement Refresher Course. Zion Lutheran Church, 4-H youth from the White Earth Nation. Sprout, 609 13th 245 Central Ave. S., Milaca. For more information or to Ave. N.E., Door No. 8, Little Falls. register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 888Wednesday, July 18, 5-8:30 p.m. — Graham United 234-1294.

Methodist Church Ice Cream Social. Burgers, potato Thursday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Lunch with your salad, beans, pie, ice cream and beverages. 2265 135th Local Dairy Farmer. Sponsored by the Benton County Street N.E., Rice.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Benton County Highway Department CLOSING DATE: July 20, 2018 Foley, Minnesota CSAH 2 Reconstruction ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. CST on July 20, 2018, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329

by Nadean Inman, Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the reconstruction of CSAH 2.

PROJECT NO.: SAP 005-602-016 LOCATION: On CSAH 2, 1.3 Miles East of Rice, MN. TYPE OF WORK: Bituminous Removal, Shoulder Widening, Guardrail and Bituminous Surfacing The Major Items of Work are approximately: 12,550 CY, Select Granular Borrow MOD 10% (CV) 13,150 CY, Excavation - Common 6,530 TON, Aggregate Base Class 5 2,875 TON, Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,C) 1,500 TON, Type SP 9.5 Non Wear Course Mix (2,B) Proposal, Plans and Specications may be examined and obtained for $50 at the Benton County Highway Engineers Ofce, 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. Proposal, Plans and Specications may also be downloaded at https://egram.co.benton.mn.us for $0.00.

Bids must be sealed, identied on the envelope and accompanied by a Certied Check or a Bidder’s Bond in the amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to the Treasurer of Benton County.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and further reserves the right to award the contract to serve the best interest of Benton County.

Dated at Foley, Minnesota on June 22, 2018.

Nadean Inman Benton County Auditor/Treasurer R-26-3B

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CITY OF SAUK RAPID SAUK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2018 Bituminous Seal Coating

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Proposals will be received by the City Administrator of the City of Sauk Rapids at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids MN 56379, until 11:a.m. on Tuesday the 17th day of July, 2018, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for consideration by the City Council at their next regular meeting.

Approximate quantities.

Bituminous Material for Seal Coat (CRS-2) GALLONS 13,664 Install Bituminous Seal Coat FA-2 SY 54,656

All bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided in accordance with the Contract Documents as prepared. Copies of the Contract Documents can be obtained by sending a request to the City of Sauk Rapids, Public Works Department, 360 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379.

No bids will be considered unless sealed and led with the City Administrator of the City of Sauk Rapids, endorsed upon the outside wrapper and accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of (5%) of the Bid to be forfeited as Liquidated Damages in the event that the Bid is accepted and the Bidder fails to promptly enter into a written Contract, provide documentation of the required insurance and/or the required Bond.

Bidding documents for project are available by contacting public works at 320-258-5319.

Direct inquiries to City of Sauk Rapids, Public Works Director, Pete Eckhoff 320-258-5319.

The City of Sauk Rapids reserves the right to reject Benton County Highway Department any or all Bids, to waive informalities and to award the Bid CLOSING DATE: July 27, 2018 in the best interest of the City. No Bids may be withdrawn Foley, Minnesota for a period of forty-ve (45) days.

CSAH 29; Bridge No. 05525 Repair

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Ross Olson, City Administrator Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. CST City of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota on July 27, 2018, at the Benton County Public Works BuildR-26-2B ing, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Nadean Inman, Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the reconstruction of CSAH 2.

PROJECT NO.: SAP 005-629-015; SAP 073-678-008 LOCATION: On CSAH 2, Bridge No. 05525 TYPE OF WORK: Bridge Repair The Major Items of Work are approximately: 1037 SQ FT, Bridge Slab Concrete 110 LIN FT, Expansion Joint Device Type 4 212 LIN FT, Expansion Joint Device Type 5 11 EACH, Reposition Bearings 8 EACH, Reconstruct Beam Ends 1215 LIN FT, Ornamental Railing Proposal, Plans and Specications may be examined and obtained for $50 at the Benton County Highway Engineers Ofce, 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. Proposal, Plans and Specications may also be downloaded at https://egram.co.benton.mn.us for $0.00.

Bids must be sealed, identied on the envelope and accompanied by a Certied Check or a Bidder’s Bond in the amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to the Treasurer of Benton County.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and further reserves the right to award the contract to serve the best interest of Benton County.

Dated at Foley, Minnesota on June 29, 2018.

Nadean Inman Benton County Auditor/Treasurer R-27-3B

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 27, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Nathan J Knutson, a single adult.

MORTGAGEE: Bankvista.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 9, 2006 Benton County Recorder, Document No. A335339.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated January 27, 2006 Recorded February 9, 2006, as Document No. A335340.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION

PUBLIC NOTICE On June 18, 2018, an application for transfer of control of licenses for WMIN and WXYG, from Herbert M. Hoppe to the Herbert M. Hoppe Revocable Trust was led with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. Keith Hoppe, Mark Hoppe and Kurtis Hoppe are the trustees of the Herbert M. Hoppe Revocable Trust.

A copy of the application, amendments and related materials are on le with the FCC for public inspection and may be viewed at www.uptown1010.com or www.thegoatwxyg.com.

R-26-3B PUBLIC NOTICE On June 18, 2018, an application for transfer of control of licenses for WVAL and WHMH-FM and WBHR, from Herbert M. Hoppe to Keith Hoppe, Mark Hoppe and Kurtis Hoppe as Trustees for the Herbert M. Hoppe Revocable Trust was led with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. A copy of the application, amendments and related materials are on le with the FCC for public inspection and may be viewed at www.800wval.com, www.rockin101.com or www.660wbhr.com.

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Notice of Public Hearing The Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on July 17, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Benton County Boardroom, 531 Dewey Street, Foley, for the purpose of taking public testimony on possible changes to the Benton County fee schedule. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above.

Individuals unable to attend the public hearing can make written comment by writing to the Benton County Department of Development Director, Benton County Government Center, 531 Dewey Street, Box 129, Foley, Minnesota 56329. Written comments must be received prior to the public hearing. A copy of the current fee schedule and proposed changes can be obtained from the Benton County website (www.co.benton. mn.us) or by calling the Benton County Department of Development Ofce at 968-5065.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on July 19th, 2018 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Aaron and Amber Juetten requesting a variance to attach an existing garage to an existing house. The garage being 475 ft. from a feedlot (660 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1.

The affected property is described as follows: N549.25 ft. of E1188 ft. of the NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 11, Alberta Township.

The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:10 p.m. on July 19th, 2018.

2. 7:10 p.m. Todd Starry requesting a variance to construct a storage structure nearer the front lot line than the principal building in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 6.2.5 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: W275ft of S264.04ft of the N1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 33, Alberta Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:25 p.m. on July 19th, 2018.

3. 7:20 p.m. James and Connie Wilhelmi requesting a variance to place a draineld 6 ft. from a structure (20 ft. required) and 3 ft. from the side property line (10 ft. required) in the R-1 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 9.6.7E and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 5, Harris’s Channel Ranch, Section 15, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:50 p.m. on July 19th, 2018.

4. 7:30 p.m. William and Jean Bettendorf requesting a variance to place a draineld 10 ft. from a structure (20 ft. required), 5 ft. from the property line (10 ft. required) and 40 ft. from the ordinary high water mark (75 ft. required) in the R-3 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 9.6.7E and 11.5.1.

The affected property is described as follows: the N’ly 50 ft. of Gov’t Lot 4, Section 22, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:05 p.m. on July 19th, 2018.

5. 7:40 p.m. Pat and Bonnie Dehler requesting a variance to construct a home 47.3 ft. from the south property line (50 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.30(a) and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: S332 ft. of N596 ft. of NW1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4, Section 15, Minden Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 19th, 2018 ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING personal representatives or assigns NONE TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY unless reduced to Five (5) weeks LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGEE: $114,162.45 under MN Stat. §580.07.

MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR That prior to the TIME AND DATE TO STATED ON MORTGAGE: commencement of this mortgage VACATE PROPERTY: If the Bankvista foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ real estate is an owner-occupied, R E S I D E N T I A L Assignee of Mortgagee complied single-family dwelling, unless MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. with all notice requirements as otherwise provided by law, the Bank National Association required by statute; That no action date on or before which the MORTGAGED PROPERTY or proceeding has been instituted mortgagor(s) must vacate the ADDRESS: 3251 Orchard at law or otherwise to recover the property if the mortgage is not Avenue Northeast, Sauk Rapids, debt secured by said mortgage, or reinstated under section 580.30 MN 56379 any part thereof; or the property is not redeemed TAX PARCEL I.D. #: PURSUANT to the power of under section 580.23 is 11:59 190426000 sale contained in said mortgage, p.m. on February 21, 2019 unless LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF the above described property that date falls on a weekend or PROPERTY: will be sold by the Sheriff of said legal holiday, in which case it is Lot Six (6), Block Two (2), county as follows: the next weekday, and unless the Fairview Farm, according to the DATE AND TIME OF SALE: redemption period is reduced to plat and survey thereof on le August 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. and of record in the ofce of the PLACE OF SALE: Benton 580.07 or 582.032. county recorder in and for Benton County Sheriff’s Ofce, 581 MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED County, Minnesota.

Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN FROM FINANCIAL COUNTY IN WHICH to pay the debt then secured by OBLIGATION ON PROPERTY IS LOCATED: said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, MORTGAGE:None Benton on said premises, and the costs “THE TIME ALLOWED BY ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL and disbursements, including LAW FOR REDEMPTION AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: attorneys’ fees allowed by law BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE $130,700.00 subject to redemption within six MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL AMOUNT DUE AND (6) months from the date of said REPRESENTATIVES OR CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF sale by the mortgagor(s), their ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED

TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 15, 2018 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 18-004056 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-25-6B

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Post No. 254 wins over Sartell

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids Post No. 254 baseball team earned a win June 28 in a close game against Sartell.

Post 254 hosted their Sartell rivals at Bob Cross Park, where SR pushed out early runs to take the lead in the rst inning.

Brady Posch hit a ground ball to shortstop to score the rst run. SR added ve more runs in the second inning to make the score 6-2.

Tyler Hemker hit a ground ball and scored Kade Patterson. Bjorn Hanson then hit a line drive to right eld, bringing Joey Schreiner and Tanner Andvik across the plate. On the next play, Posch hit a hard grounder to right to bring Hemker home, followed by Cole Fuecker hitting a pop y to center to bring Hanson home.

Two more runs were added to the SR score in the bottom of the third – the rst coming from a ground ball from Hemker and the second a ground ball by Hanson.

With two scoreless innings for SR, Sartell came up to tie the game 8-8 going into the bottom of the sixth. SR brought their determination to the plate, and, with two outs, they added four runs to secure their win.

Derek Durant, Brady Pesta and Patterson each hit a ground ball, bringing Hanson, Durant, Pesta and Hemker home.

SR had strong hitters PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA Brady Posch steps on the mound to relieve the previous at the plate during the pitcher June 28 against Sartell. Posch struck out four game, with Han-

son, Fuecker and Andvik each going two of three, while Posch and Patterson each had two of four.

Logan Donahue, Posch and Hemker split time on the mound, striking out a total of seven batters.

Batting: Hemker 3R, 1H, 1RBI; Hanson 3R, 2H, 2RBI, 1BB; Posch 2H, 2RBI; Fuecker 2H, 1RBI, 1BB; Durant 1R, 1H, 2RBI; Pesta 1R; Patterson 1R, 2H, 1RBI; Andvik 2R, 2H, 1BB; Schreiner 1R, 1H. Pitching: Donahue 4IP, 8H, 7R, 6ER, 1K, 3BB; Posch 2IP, 1H, 1R, 4K, 1BB; Hemker 1IP, 2K, 1BB.

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Reid Lunser leads off of first base June 28 in Sauk Rapids. Lunser advanced to second on a steal on the same pitch.

batters in two innings.

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Logan Donahue fires a pitch to the plate June 28 in Sauk Rapids. Donahue pitched four PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA innings with one strikeout and three walks.

Tyler Hemker watches his teammate at bat June 28 in Sauk Rapids. Hemker scored on the play, contributing to the 12-8 win over Sartell.

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Cyclones split weekend games

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids Cyclones played two games last weekend – June 29 against Kimball and June 30 against the Beaudreau’s Saints. The Cyclones started off with a 3-1 victory over Kimball but lost 7-5 against the Saints.

The Cyclones are 6-3 on the season with seven regular season games to play before playoffs begin.

Beaudreau’s 7, SR 5 The Cyclones had a strong, steady game June 30 against the Saints.

The team scattered their points throughout the game. After nine full

innings, the score was tied and the game was brought into extra innings.

Paul Schlangen belted a line drive to right eld in the rst inning, allowing Luis Massa to score the rst run for the Cyclones. Mitch Loegering brought in the second Cyclone run in the top of the fth off a grounder from Bjorn Hanson.

Mat Meyer was the next slugger to score a point, belting a ball over the center eld fence for a solo home run. Meyer followed with a line drive to center in the top of the ninth, scoring Massa.

Wrapping up scoring in the 10th inning, Loegering whaled a line

drive to center eld, bringing Kyle Boser across home plate. However, the Saints answered with three runs in the bottom of the 10th to pull a win over the Cyclones.

Batting: Massa 2R, 2H; Hanson 2H; Meyer 1R, 4H, 2RBI, 1BB; Schlangen 2H, 1RBI; Wippler 2H; Fuecker 2H; Boser 1R, 1H; Freihammer 1H; Loegering 1R, 2H, 1RBI. Pitching: Freihammer 6IP, 11H, 4R, 4ER, 3K, 1BB, 1HR; Boser 2.1IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 6K, 1HR; Hille 1IP, 3K; Massa 0.1IP, 3R, 3ER, 3BB.

SR 3, Kimball 1 The Cyclones took an early lead over the Kimball Express June 29, scoring two of their three runs in the second inning.

Schlangen hit a y ball to left eld, scoring David Kroger from sec-

ond base. Tom Wippler followed right behind with a line drive to center eld, bringing Schlangen home.

The Cyclones added their third run in the bottom of the fourth, when Schlangen scored.

Jason Hoppe sealed the win for the Cyclones on the mound, pitching all seven innings and ending with 14 strikeouts, no walks and only four hits.

Batting: Massa 1H; Meyer 1H; Kroger 1R, 1H; Schlangen 2R, 2H, 1RBI; Wippler 2H, 1RBI; Bjork 1BB; Johnson 1H. Pitching: Hoppe 7IP, 4H, 1R, 1ER, 14K.

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Nate Freihammer looks to catcher Mat Meyer for a pitch call June 30 in St. Cloud. Freihammer pitched six innings, striking out three batters.

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Mitch Loegering takes off toward home plate June 30 in St. Cloud. Loegering scored Luis Massa belts a pitch to the outfield June 30 during the Cyclones game against the the second run of the game for the Cyclones.

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Overcast sky does not dampen annual parade Five watercraft lead a line of 22 boats and pontoons July 4 on Little Rock Lake in Rice. The parade is an annual event.

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — With patchy showers in the forecast, more than 20 boats and pontoons made their way to the rock pile on Little Rock Lake July 4 to participate in the annual Fourth of July boat parade. Home and cabin owners greeted the eet, waving from docks, as parade units toured the shoreline. The parade has been an annual event for nearly 20 years.

Bradn Elibrahim, 8, of Rice, throws up ‘rock on’ hands July 4 in Rice. Elibrahim enjoyed riding on a towable behind his family’s boat before the parade.

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Marvin Witte (from left) and Mike and Robin Martinson watch the parade from Witte’s dock July 4 in Rice. Shoreline properties and watercrafts were decorated in red, white A mother Mallard and her ducklings watch a trail of boats and pontoons on Little Rock Lake July 4 in Rice. The and blue for Independence Day. animals were the only wildlife seen participating in the festivities.

Lynell Johnson and her dog take in the scenery on Little Mark and Brenda Brittin look for a friend’s cabin while Rock Lake in Rice July 4. The parade began around 1 p.m. boating on Little Rock Lake in Rice July 4. The Brittins are from Foley.

Eugene ‘Geno’ Brown Jr. watched the annual boat parade from the dock at Rumor’s Bar and Grill July 4 in Rice.

Many lakeshore residents and others gathered on the docks and banks to watch the parade.

“Untimely Decay,” a 1952 Chris Craft, is filled with people July 4 in Rice. The wooden boat is owned by Dave Watts, of Little Rock Boat Works in Rice.

Kellie Gallagher (left) and Jordan Brooks smile while Lisa Perovich waves while decorating a pontoon July 4 in Randy Stensrud, of Rice, tips his hat at passing boaters participating in the annual Fourth of July parade in Rice Rice. Perovich participated in the Fourth of July festivities July 4 in Rice. Twenty-two units participated in the Little July 4. Gallagher is the president of the Little Rock Lake Rock Lake Annual Fourth of July Boat Parade. on Little Rock Lake.

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Pigeon pastime An extraordinary collection Thielman raises birds for pleasure, production

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SAUK RAPIDS — If you follow the sidewalk up to Len Thielman’s residence in Sauk Rapids and then make your way to his backyard, you will find a small addition on the backside of his garage. Neither dogs, nor cats make their home in the enclosed shelter. Rather a kit of pigeons is housed in a coop and flying cage.

Thielman, a former custodian for the St. Cloud School District, grew up in the Pantown neighborhood of St. Cloud between Veterans Drive and Third Street North. He became interested in

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Len Thielman, of Sauk Rapids, holds a Runt pigeon outside his pigeon coop and flying cage July 2. Thielman raises Runt pigeons, a meat-producing non-flying breed.

FOLEY — Sand blasting 50 to 60 years of dirt and grime off antique tractors is exactly what Ken and Charlotte (Char) Monroe find fun. The couple started collecting toy tractors in the early 1970s after they were married, and their hobby has evolved throughout the years.

The Monroes have collected toy, pedal and life-size tractors for nearly 50 years, repairing old frames into working machines.

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their collection at parades, sharing their hard work with others.

“Some people go hunting or fishing,” Char said. “We go Deere hunting.”

After the couple married in 1967, Ken stumbled upon a box from his childhood filled with toy tractors, which sparked the idea to begin his collection.

Together Ken and Char began driving to John Deere dealerships to collect toy tractors, buying them at a reasonable price.

“We put the kids in the car on Saturday mornings and would drive around to different

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Before the collecting of tractors became popular, the Monroes found tractors at dealerships and flea markets.

“Nowadays, there are few and far between,” Ken said. “Sometimes we will stubble on a good deal when someone who is selling online doesn’t know what they have, but that is rare.”

In the basement and in their bedroom, toy tractors sit on display on shelves and dressers. Over the years the couple has collected a variety

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 19, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 19, 2018 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Spencer Buerkle, Ed Popp, Warren Peschl, Jake Bauerly and Jim McMahon present. Call to order by Chair Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the amended agenda: add item—approve construction contract for seasonal gravel crushing.

Kristine Cassens (Milaca) spoke under Open Forum, stating that, yesterday, she turned in all the paperwork needed for a large exhibition permit (August Mud Run); she asked the Board to consider approving the permit today, contingent upon receiving the required county official signatures.

Nadean Inman, County Auditor-Treasurer, confirmed that signatures are still needed from several county officials, as well as the township, before presenting it to the County Board for approval. Following brief discussion, Chair Popp announced that this issue will be further discussed under Commissioner Concerns later in the meeting.

Buerkle/McMahon unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2018 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of May 29, 2018 as written; 3) approve local assessing contracts with Steve Behrenbrinker for the City of Foley and Sauk Rapids Township, covering the 2019, 2020 and 2021 assessment years, and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve local assessing contracts with David Vigdal for Glendorado and Maywood Townships, covering the 2019, 2020 and 2021 assessment years, and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) authorize Board Chair to sign a letter to the State Auditor indicating Benton County’s intent to use a private CPA firm for the 2019 and 2020 financial statement audits; 6) adopt Resolution 2018-#22, approving Application for MN Lawful Gambling to conduct off-site gambling—St. Lawrence Church Hall, 10915 Duelm Road NE, Foley—July 4, 2018, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) adopt Resolution 2018-#23, approving two Applications for MN Lawful Gambling to conduct offsite gambling—Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club—to hold a raffle and sell pull-tabs at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 1410 – 3rd Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, July 31-August 5, 2018, and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve Application for Special Event Permit requested by Steven Propf, Goodfella’s Bar & Grill—for July 7, 2018; 9) approve Application for July 14, 2018 Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Land Stewardship Project for special event at the Mighty Axe Hop Farm, 8505 – 95th Street NE, Foley; 10) approve contract for PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) audit of the Benton County Jail, and authorize the Chair to sign; 11) approve 2018-2019 State of MN Department of Corrections Work Release Agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 12) approve construction contract with Wm. D. Scepaniak, Inc. for seasonal gravel crushing, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Patrick Herbst, St. George Township Chair, appeared before the Board to discuss the local assessing payment received by the township. (An audit of the records showed that very minimal work had been completed in St. George by the local contracted assessor. Benton County terminated the contract with that individual and agreed that St. George Township would not be charged their second half payment—the local assessor was not paid the second half. St. George Township subsequently decided to terminate the contract with the County and requested a refund of the $3,320 ($3,552 less $232 for the 29 parcels completed) they paid for the first half.

Following discussion as a recent Committee of the Whole, there was majority consensus of the County Board to accept the termination and pay St. George Township one-half of the $3,320 they requested.) Herbst stated the township’s request to receive the full $3,320. Bauerly noted that the original contract with that local assessor did not stipulate that he was to do 20% each year; new contracts going forward will contain that 20% stipulation. Headley pointed out that the county assessor’s office did approve the work that was done at the time; whether the local assessor should have completed the 20% is debatable. He referenced the local assessor’s comments that his agreement with the former County Assessor was that he would focus on new construction. Herbst stated that the potential new local assessor is asking for extra pay to get “caught up” for the first year. Following brief discussion, McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to refund the remaining balance of the $3,320 ($1,660) to St. George Township.

Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that MN Statutes allow for road authorities to issue annual permits authorizing a vehicle, or combination of vehicles, with a total of six or more axles to haul raw or unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to 90,000 pounds (or a vehicle, or combination of vehicles, with a total of seven or more axles to haul raw or unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to 97,000 pounds). Byrd noted that State Statutes allow these same provisions for Road Construction Materials; the statutes also prescribe what the fee for each of

BENTON AG the permits will be. Byrd stated that the road authority may identify local preferred routes; by law, bridge weight restrictions must be honored, as well as spring road restrictions. He provided a damage factor analysis of what the various axle weights do to the roads; it is conceivable that the number of trips could be reduced by up to 20% by allowing these heavier axle weights (and possible reduction in pavement damage).

Byrd stated his recommendation that, if the Board desires to move forward with these new permits, the county’s fees be aligned with the statute limits; Stearns and Morrison Counties implemented these permits at the beginning of this year.

Peschl stated he could support the new permits if it results in no increased road pavement damage. Bauerly commented “…to keep our businesses competitive…North and South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Canada all have this as a standard law…I think it’s about time we do something…our farmers have to compete with farmers all around the country and they can haul big loads…” Noting that the U.S. Department of Transportation does not allow overweight loads on interstate routes, McMahon inquired why the county should allow them on local roads. Buerkle asked about tracking data to determine if the number of trips/damage to pavement are actually reduced. Byrd noted that the purpose of the permits, in part, would be to gather this data. Majority consensus of the Board is to move forward with the new permits.

Byrd explained that, per the Personnel Policies, exempt employees may not accumulate more than 40 hours of unused compensatory time; due to the workload in the Public Works department, the Assistant Engineer has accumulated more than 40 hours of compensatory time. Byrd stated his request for a policy change to raise the maximum number of hours of compensatory time that an exempt employee can accumulate from 40 hours to 80 hours (accrued compensatory time may not be considered for cash payment); affected (non-union) positions in the Public Works Department are the County Engineer, Assistant County Engineer, and the Maintenance Superintendent. Bauerly commented “…in this day and age, we need more flexible work rules…” Peschl/Bauerly to amend the Personnel Policies to allow for higher accruals of compensatory time (from 40 to 80 hours) for (non-union) exempt employees. Monty Headley, County Administrator, requested clarification of which exempt positions this motion applies to. Byrd noted the positions of County Engineer, Assistant County Engineer, and Maintenance Superintendent in the Public Works Department. Bauerly stated his opinion that this motion be specific to the Public Works Department only.

The motion on the floor was amended to read as follows— to allow for higher accruals of compensatory time (from 40 to 80 hours) for the non-union exempt positions of County Engineer, Assistant County Engineer and Maintenance Superintendent in the Public Works Department (due to current market conditions/shortage of staff and the seasonal/weatherrelated nature of that department); this is an exception to the Personnel Policies--no end date on this exception. Motion carried unanimously. Referencing the position of Engineering Technician, which is a non-union, non-exempt position also limited to 40 hours of accumulated unused compensatory time, Byrd requested a similar policy change to raise the maximum number of hours of compensatory time that those non-exempt employees can accumulate; he also requested that these employees be allowed to carry over their compensatory time from year to year. Following brief discussion, there was consensus of the Board to discuss compensatory time for the non-exempt Engineering Technician position at a future Committee of the Whole.

Byrd presented the annual report of the Public Works/ Highway Department; topics included construction and maintenance costs of CSAH roads and County roads ($6.1 million in 2017); fixed assets; equipment purchases; inventory/supplies; bridge construction projects; and 2018 proposed construction projects. Bauerly requested a report showing how much fixed assets have increased in the past 5 to 7 years. He stated that a long term strategy should be to gain more miles of State Aid roads eligible for outside funding for construction and maintenance. Bauerly suggested a survey to determine whether the public would be willing to pay an increased sales tax to have better non-State Aid roads. Buerkle requested a listing of the latest traffic counts on the various roadways (State Aid and non-State Aid) which could, in part, determine the level of service needed. Popp stated he would like to see the values associated with the equipment traded in, sold or scrapped in 2017.

Engineer’s Report: 1) Should soon receive the contract for the local option sales tax study to be conducted by the University of MN Extension; 2) Road ditches cleaned thus far—CSAH 14 between CSAH 5 and TH 25—replaced some centerline pipes on CR 49—cleaned CR 43 just west of CSAH 25 on the south side of the roadway—currently cleaning CSAH 12 between CR 59 and CR 41; future ditch cleanings will include CR 53 in Oak Park—CR 67 near 100th Street— CSAH 14 by Brennyville--CR 51 south of Foley near Stony Brook Creek—CR 59 south of CSAH 13; to date, the wheelage tax budget for road ditch cleaning has been used to rent an excavator and purchase pipes. Byrd noted that the decision as to which ditches to clean are basically complaint driven at

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this point. Bauerly inquired about outsourcing ditch cleaning.

Byrd noted that outsourcing would require plans and, potentially, a dedicated staff person to ensure that the contractors stay on course. 3) Status of getting regulatory approvals for the CSAH 2 project during the Little Rock Lake drawdown— approval has been received from DNR and BWSR; Corps of Engineers is requiring a cultural resource study; project will be advertised with bid opening on July 20th—a special meeting of the Board will be needed following July 20th to award the bid.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 10:19 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular Board meeting was reconvened at 10:34 AM. Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, requested Board approval of the plat of “Dombrovski Acres”; this is a ten acre parcel in Maywood Township. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the minor final plat entitled “Dombrovski Acres” as recommended by the Planning Commission, and authorize the Chair to sign the final plat.

Department of Development Update: 1) chart of actions January-May, 2013-2018; 2) annual septic grant program with Benton SWCD submitted to MPCA; 3) Comprehensive Plan information sent to township officials and distributed to residents at Amnesty Days; 4) Planning Commission will soon be recommending revisions to the Administrative Subdivision process; 5) five additional plats are expected in the next few weeks; and 6) Sauk Rapids Amnesty Day event—636 households served and $1,311 collected.

Jim McDermott, County Emergency Management Director, reported that Langola Township is requesting that the County purchase an outdoor warning siren at Benton Beach Park. He noted that the park offers overnight camping during the summer months; there are no warning systems or shelters in the park area—currently, warnings are given to campers via a visit by a Sheriff’s deputy being dispatched to the park. McDermott distributed quotes received from a vendor for three different types of sirens; currently, there are no grants available for purchase of warning sirens. He noted that individuals may sign up for weather alerts through the county emergency management system which is tied to the National Weather Service. McMahon inquired if Langola Township park dedication fees could be used to offset the cost of a warning siren.

Sheriff Troy Heck commented “…I think having the siren is a good idea…if we proceed with it, we should have some money in the budget to plan for a second way to trip this siren… be mindful that someone has to trip that siren…incrementally, things get added to the job duties of dispatchers…eventually, we are going to need to have more dispatchers…” Following brief discussion, there was Board consensus that McDermott explore this issue further, including contacting Langola Township about their possible contribution to the warning siren.

Steve Stang, IT Director, presented a quote from Marco for potential audio-visual improvements to the County Board Room (a second quote from a second vendor will be forthcoming). He stated that the proposed improvements generally consist of installing large, high resolution monitors for the Board and the audience, removing the overhead projector system; add-on options include individual smaller monitors for the Board dais, a wireless presentation solution, and a wireless viewing solution for I-pads. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to move forward with the basic option only at this time (the two monitors and sound improvements), utilizing the lowest responsible quote.

Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county.

Under Commissioner Concerns, Bauerly spoke in support of lobbying for funding for an expansion of Highway 23 to Milaca, and eventually to Mora, from the standpoint of economic development and safety; there was consensus of the Board to join the Highway 23 Coalition. Peschl referenced the request of Kristine Cassens under today’s Open Forum. Nadean Inman, Auditor-Treasurer, reaffirmed that the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office received the paperwork from Cassens yesterday; she stated that department heads need time to review and sign off on the paperwork—the Mud Run event is not until August 14th. Administrator Headley stated his belief that the purpose of the “conditional” language in the ordinance was to allow for approval subject to the final inspection right before the event, not to conditionally approve an incomplete application.

Peschl/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: June 25, Spring Road Tour (rescheduled from June 21st) and July 23, Discuss Large Exhibition Ordinance/Tobacco Ordinance, Compensatory Time for Civil Engineering Technicians, and Open Forum Protocol. The County Board will hold a Special Board meeting on July 23rd at 9:00 AM to award the bid for the CSAH 2 project.

Bauerly/Buerkle unanimous to adjourn at 11:40 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-28-1B

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pigeons in 1963 when he was in seventh grade.

“One of the kids brought pigeons for shown-tell,” Thielman said.

“I was in town and that was about one of the only things you could have for animals. For 50 cents, I bought the pair from him and through the years I’ve been raising them.”

Thielman raises Runt pigeons, a utility breed also known as Giant Runts or Romans. Fascinated with the curiosity and habits of the birds, he learned about pigeons from a booklet he received as a child.

“There was a magazine called, “Raising Pigeons for Fun and Profit” – a little, thin 60page book,”Thielman said.

I read that book so many times,” Thielman said.

Thielman chooses the meat-producing breed because the birds can be kept within a coop at all times. The pigeons are heavy, weighing an average of 1-1.5 pounds fully grown. The 3 feet between the cement pad and the top of a perch in Thielman’s coop provides adequate distance for his 11 birds to spread their wings. Thielman said the animals are content with the containment as their size and weight prohibits them from flying great lengths.

Care for the birds is minimal. Thielman maintains the cleanliness of the caged area, waters the birds twice a day and feeds them 2 cups of mixed whole grains with a bit of grit to help with digestion.

The feed is a combination of wheat, barley, peas, sorghum and corn.

“When I buy the feed at Heims Mill there is a winter blend, which has corn, and there is a summer blend,” Thielman said. “I buy the winter blend all year because they love the corn.”

The corn, along with the animals’ size, helps the animals survive the harsh Minnesota winters sans heat lamps or extra protection.

“The heat comes from the corn,” Thielman said.

“When they get the corn, they will sit on that perch

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A pair of 3-week-old Runt pigeons are pictured July 2 in Sauk Rapids. The animals are born featherless.

in below zero weather.”

Thielman’s pigeons reproduce quickly — some having up to seven hatchlings in a year’s time. Each pair of pigeons lays two eggs at a time. It takes 17 days before the baby birds hatch from their shells.

“A chicken is different,” Thielman said.

“When a chicken lays eggs it is just the hen that sits, but with pigeons they share (responsibility). The hen will sit all night and into the morning, and the male will sit on the eggs for 2-3 hours in the afternoon.

When they hatch, both parents feed them.”

Thielman said the baby birds are about the size of a little finger when they are born.

“They are really homely when they are hatched,” he said. “They are not like a chicken or duckling. They do not have fuzz. They are completely naked.”

Although Thielman keeps his birds for pleasure, he does not name his animals or become too attached. He knows in order to keep his population low he needs to either sell them for meat or for others to raise.

“I know certain people who like to eat them,” Thielman said. “It’s called squab. It’s unlike a chicken because it is all red meat.”

Thielman bands each of his birds with color-coded accessories signifying the year they were born. He culls the animals accordingly. The

least desirable birds under 4 years old are suitable for meat sales.

Thielman does not regularly eat the meat himself, but he has tried squab and said it tastes similar to duck. About three of the 1-pound butchered birds sell for $20, or roughly the cost of one bag of feed.

Thielman has raised several breeds over the years. Each bird lives for about six years and breeds for approximately the first half of its life. Thielman’s eldest pair of birds in his kit are three years.

Thielman said he is unsure why the animals became his pastime but said he enjoyed bringing the farming life to his backyard. He said if it had been his choice, he would have become a fulltime farmer. In addition to his production, he has enjoyed displaying and talking about his pigeons at the Benton County Fair and various elementary schools. Yet, his true entertainment comes from being the birds’ caretaker.

“I just liked them right from the beginning,” Thielman said. “I like watching them. In the winter time, I will sit out on a 5-gallon pail and watch them. They are a little different than a chicken; they are maybe a little more curious.”

A curiosity that captured Thielman and created a pastime of pleasure and production.

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Celebrating 65 years of royalty Morrison County ADA hosts Dairy Princess Ball

BY ABBY HOPP STAFF WRITER

LITTLE FALLS — Since 1953, Morrison County dairy royalty have spread the good news of the industry throughout the county.

In celebration of 65 years, the county’s American Dairy Association hosted a princess ball June 22 at the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls.

More than 70 past and present princesses were in attendance at the Morrison County Dairy Princess Ball.

“It was great to get people back together and to see that the dairy industry is still alive,” said Ron Rinkel, a member of the Morrison County ADA. Rinkel and his wife,

Mary Ann, are in a partnership with their oldest son, where they milk cows on their dairy farm near Hillman.

Rinkel suggested Morrison County ADA host a princess ball to celebrate 65 years of dairy royalty.

“We have a great board in Morrison County and a very successful princess program,” Rinkel said. “We have to be proud of what we have accomplished.”

The Princess Ball opened with a social hour, following with a dinner.

After the completion of the dinner, a banquet took place which included a speech from Mary [Zahurones] Amundson, 2011 Princess Kay of the Milky Way and introduction of princesses and attendants from 65

years. The evening ended with entertainment from Devas through the Decades.

Joan (Winterquist) DeDomines was crowned as a dairy maid and Marilyn (Will) Exsted and Audrey (Erickson) Peterson as attendants during the association’s first year offering a princess program.

“I was 18 years old and a senior in high school,” said Peterson of the 1953 crowning. “I don’t remember much, but I do remember riding in a parade.”

Janet (Rauch) Haugen, the 1954 dairy maid, agreed.

“I remember riding in a convertible through a big parade,” Haugen said.

Haugen grew up on a dairy farm with her parents and seven siblings near

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“We had 150 acres and milked 15 cows,” Haugen said. “There were much smaller farms back then.”

Haugen was 18 years old when she served as dairy maid and still remembers the excitement of being crowned.

“The biggest change is that when I was a princess, speaking wasn’t a big thing,” Haugen added.

From the start, Morrison County has been one of the most prominent dairy counties represented by royalty.

“When I first started we had 40 to 50 girls compete for county princess,” Rinkel said.

Many of the Morrison County princesses have gone on to serve as a Region IV Princess, Princess Kay finalist and even Princess Kay of the Milky Way. In 2011, Mary

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Mary (Zahurones) Amundson, 58th Princess Kay of the Milky Way, spoke at the Morrison County Princess Ball in Little Falls June 22. Amundson reigned from Morrison County and is the only Morrison County princess to be crowned Princess Kay.

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Current Morrison County Dairy Princesses – Elizabeth Dickmann (from left), Eliza Theis and Holly Saehr – attend Morrison County Princess Ball in Little Falls June 22. The event featured past and present princesses.

(Zahurones) Amundson was the first Morrison County representative to be crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way. “Serving as Princess Kay was such an honor,” Amundson said. “It was filled with a whirlwind of a year filled with events where I met dairy advocates who have become lifelong friends and role models, as well as dairy farm families who stories I shared in the over 300 classrooms. Every day was a new adventure, and I feel so blessed to have had the chance to represent the genuine and hardworking community of Minnesota dairy farmers and to be a lifelong dairy advocate.”

While Amundson served as the state’s official dairy goodwill ambassador, she was mindful of representing her home county.

“My local community wholeheartedly supported me from the very beginning, and it was so incredible to have such an outpouring of encouragement,” Amundson said. “I hold

them close to my heart, because even when I was hundreds of miles away from Morrison County I always knew my home county was supporting me.”

Amundson attended the 65-year celebration to meet former princesses and support the current royalty.

“I am proud my first title will always be with a Morrison County dairy princess,” she said. “My county has shown me that all our small towns are filled with the biggest hearts. It was so wonderful to celebrate 65 years of smart, young women advocating for our small town dairy farmers and to see the ongoing support this county gives to our princess program.”

As the evening quieted, Rinkel was humbled by the event’s success as it represented the county’s strong dairy industry. “[The banquet] was enjoyable,” Rinkel said.

“Morrison County is very successful. We have had involvement, and it was great to see everyone together again.”

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