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11 2nd Ave. N., Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, Benton County, MN 56379

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Vol. 164, No. 19

Candidates Maintaining file for Rice, school board Sauer Full ballot expected for general election

recognized for 30 years of service

BY JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

When Nov. 6 arrives, Rice and Sauk Rapids voters will have a full list of individuals to choose from when voting in the general election.

Five people filed for three open positions in Rice, while nine individuals are slated to run for three open seats on the Independent School District No. 47 board.

The filing period closed at 5 p.m. Aug. 14.

Running for the city of Rice’s mayor, a two-year term, are Terry Schwanke and Erik Bonde. One of these individuals will take the seat of Dale Rogholt, who has served a total of six years as mayor.

Council members Paula Kampa and Brian Skroch are running for re-election for their respected three-year terms.

The city of Sauk Rapids’ filing period was in May, and council members Jason El-

RICE – Grass to mow, buildings to be cleaned and working on equipment are all part of Mark Sauer’s routine at his job.

“There is never a dull moment,” Sauer said. “There’s always something to do, usually too much.”

Sauer has been working as the public works director for the city of Rice and was recognized for 30 years of service at the Rice City Council meeting Aug. 6.

“I have enjoyed this job immensely,” Sauer said. “It allows me a great deal of variety, and I get to work outside most of the time. I think … I wouldn’t be able to go to another job, especially something where I’m inside all the time.”

As the director of public works, Sauer is in charge of all the water, sewer, streets, buildings and parks for Rice.

“We do it all here,” Sauer said. “And there’s never

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the city’s image

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Mark Sauer pours water and testing tablets into a vial Aug. 14 at the Rice water treatment plant. Each morning, Sauer starts his day with the testing and inspection of the plant.

a day of rest. It’s weekends, life around my job.” to make sure everything is in holidays, evenings, you name Each morning, he starts working order and tests the it. I’m on call 24-7. I have his day by checking the lift Sauer page 3 learned to plan my personal and pump station for the city

Bubba’s Bar & Grill hosts charitable gambling St. Cloud Area Golden Gloves Boxing, Inc. to benefit from added location

• Luella M. Parkins • Charles G. Schafer

PUBLIC NOTICES

BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

The local youth boxing club, St. Cloud Area Golden Gloves Boxing, Inc., or SCGG, began an exciting new chapter last week with Bubba’s Bar & Grill – under the new management of Jeremy Frey – as they were approved for a charitable gambling premise permit.

Bubba’s Bar & Grill joins four other establishments in aiding funding for the St. Cloud Area Golden Gloves Boxing, Inc., via lawful gamPHOTO BY JAKE DOETKOTT bling. Molitor’s Quarry Bar & Billi Rudningen is SCGG’s gambling manager. Rudningen was an Grill, Benton Station, Lincoln integral part of getting Bubba’s Bar & Grill approved for charitable

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OBITUARIES

gambling, with some of the gambling proceeds now going towards SCGG.

• Mortgage Foreclosure Gerchy - pg. 12 • Voluntary Mortgage Foreclosure - pg. 12 • Probate Notice - Bergeson - pg. 12 • Sauk Rapids City Council Public Hearing - pg. 12 • Assumed Name - Bubba’s Bar and Grill - pg. 12 • Sauk Rapids Reg. School Board Meeting July 23, 2018 pg. 11 • City of Sauk Rapids Public Notice - Quad City Contractors - pg. 11 • City of Sauk Rapids Special Budget Meeting - pg. 13 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Meeting July 23, 2018 pg. 11

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69th Wedding Anniversary

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Golden Gloves from front

Alvin and Donna Scheel

Alvin and Donna Scheel Alvin (Sweede) and Donna Scheel are celebrating their 69th wedding anniversary on Sunday, September 16, 2018. The celebration will be held at Jack & Jim’s Event Center, 11025 Duelm Rd NE, Foley, MN 56329

from 2-5 p.m.

Alvin and Donna were married at Graham Church, Rice, MN on October 5, 1949. They have lived in Graham Township most of their lives. Come and celebrate with them and their family.

The couple requests no gifts.

50th Wedding Anniversary Lee and Jan (Benkendorf) Gratke

Lee And Jan Gratke

Lee and Jan (Benkendorf) Gratke will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 18 with a private celebration in St. Cloud. Their children and grandchildren will host the celebration.

Lee and Jan were married August 18, 1968, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Enid, Oklahoma.

Birthday Open House Marcellus (Curly) Theisen You’re invited to help us celebrate Marcellus (Curly) Theisen’s 96th birthday at an open house on Tuesday, August 28th. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sauk Rapids Municipal Park Pavilion. Given by his children. No gifts.

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Primaries from front lering and Ellen Thronson are running uncontested.

Three seats on the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board will expire Dec. 31 – Lisa J. Braun, Robyn L. Holtaus and Phil Rogholt.

While all three board members have filed for re-election, they will run against Bryce Johnson, Michael Keehr, Andrew Lindeman, Lisa Loidolt, Rebecca Revermann and Brenda Joy Woggon.

Voters across Minnesota confirmed the following individuals for candidates in the general election: Governor and Lieutenant Governor Jeff Johnson and Donna Bergstrom (R) Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan (DFL) Attorney General Keith Ellison (DFL) Doug Wardlow (R) State Auditor Julie Blaha (DFL) Pam Myhra (R) State Representative District 15B Shane Mekeland (R) Karla Scapanski (DFL)

Depot and Shooter’s Saloon and Eatery all aid SCGG. St. Cloud Area Golden Gloves Boxing, Inc., is a non-profit that must donate a minimum of 30 percent of its proceeds. Last year SCGG donated over $500,000; giving $300,000 to the state of Minnesota in the form of taxes and over $100,000 to the Sauk Rapids Trade Area. The remaining funds went towards paying SCGG’s operational costs.

According to Billi Rudningen, SCGG gambling manager, SCGG donated 41 percent of their profits last year. While operating at Bubba’s Bar & Grill is a new source of income for SCGG, the non-profit also raises money with pull tabs, meat raffles, bar bingo and electronic bar games.

“When we raise more than we need, we give back to people in the community who need help, giving to other boxing organizations in the state and various other youth organizations,” Rudningen said.

Chief executive officer of SCGG Cindy Schumacher agreed.

“Once our needs are met, then we make sure the funds go into the community,” Schumacher said.

Schumacher and Rudningen are no strangers to the charitable gambling scene.

They got their start in non-profit gambling in the early 2000s. Rudningen has worked with Schumacher at SCGG for 15 years.

Bubba’s and SCGG know the potential danger gambling can be to the lives of many and offers prevention measures for those who struggle with gambling addiction.

“All machines and our house rules at every establishment of ours have the number for the Gambling Hotline of Minnesota on them,” Rudningen said.

Schumacher agreed.

“We hope that our participants will only play within their means,” she said.

The ladies from SCGG are dedicated to their fundraising efforts and take pride in the opportunities they have created for the commu-

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Charlie Schumacher (left) and his mother, Cindy, celebrate Charlie’s victory March 24. Charlie took first place in the Upper-Midwest Region IV Team Championships; Cindy earned official of the year for Region IV.

nity.

“I want this program to last so that other kids can get the experience that my son Charlie got,” Schumacher said.

“There’s something here for kids of all sizes and abilities.”

Rudningen agreed.

“We believe that the kids and their families shouldn’t have to pay anything for boxing,” Rudningen said. “Travel and training costs can be pro-hibitive.”

The SCGG gym does not solely focus on boxing skills.

“We aren’t here just for medals,” Schumacher said. “It’s to teach respect, discipline and responsibility to the kids.

Boxing is a great outlet for kids who struggle at school or home. We work with the parents to help their kids succeed in all aspects of life. We use boxing to motivate their good grades and behavior.”

The Boy Scouts, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Quiet Oaks Hospice House, United Ce-

rebral Palsy of Central Minnesota, Minnesota Elks Youth Camp, Ultimate Autism Foundation and the Local Education & Activities Foundation

have all received funding from SCGG in the past.

“We were able to donate over $20,000 worth of iPads and computers to special needs children,” Rudningen said.

“This helped them with communication, especially for the non-verbal kids. One child used their device to video-call their mother while she served in Iraq.”

Schumacher, Rudningen and Frey are ecstatic as Bubba’s Bar & Grill accrued an impressive first week with pull tabs; this money will be dispersed among Bubba’s Bar & Grill, the Minnesota Government and SCGG. “Purchasing Bubba’s and opening it up for charitable gambling was a big investment,” Schumacher said. “And, I’m confident that Jeremy will have huge success.”

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SCGG coach John LaPlant, of St. Cloud (left), presents an award to Xavier Sharp, of St. Cloud. Sharp ranks third in the 154-pound weight class in the nation for ages 13-14.

PHOTO BY JAKE DOETKOTT

Justin Paye, of St. Cloud (left), Anthony Lalim, of Sartell, and Scotti Olson, of St. Cloud, are regular athletes at SCGG. The three participate in amateur level boxing.

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Sauk Rapids Chamber announces August meeting

from front h s water quality.

“If anything is off, . it can totally change the h course of the day,” Sau- er said. “Sometimes it The Sauk Rapids Chamber of ested in Sauk Rapids community isl can take a great amount Commerce hosts the next Sauk Rap- sues. There is no cost to attend and d of time to correct the ids Chamber meeting from 11:45 lunch is provided by the sponsor. l problem.” a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 23 at Please register by noon Aug. 21 by e Because of the methe Sauk Rapids Government Center, emailing registrations@StCloudAchanical operations Sau250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. reaChamber.com, calling the Cham- er is in charge of, he said The meeting includes a four-minute ber at 656-3826, or online at SaukR- no day is typical. business showcase featuring seven apidsChamber.com. Please be aware r area companies and organizations. unregistered and late registered at“It depends on what - is most urgent,” Sauer This meeting is open to Chamber tendees are charged $5 at the door. h said. “We look at what members and guests who are intery grass is the longest or g what park needs the e most urgent attention t or if there is any equipment needing attention.

- I never know what my p day will look like until g I get here and see how ” things have gone since , the previous day.”

For the first 17 years - in his position, Sauer was the sole worker for public works, which he said had its ups and downs.

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA “I did enjoy work- Mark Sauer is the public works director for the city of ing by myself because I Rice. Sauer has been in this position since 1987. felt completely responsible for everything,” Sauer said. “Whether it was good or bad, it fell lot,” Sauer said. “I enjoy ever before and much of on my shoulders. In a that aspect of my job, but the equipment owned by I also some- the city takes more time way it still times wish I for repairs. does, but it is worked in a However, Sauer said nice to have town where I he enjoys his job and the the help too, didn’t know people he works with both workas many peo- and for. wise and “Everyone ple. I have “That’s one thing safety-wise. people ask me that always been We can get has always all the time great hasis the people,” more done when their Sauer said.

“I have had been good to and in a street will really nice people worksafer manme. It get repaired ing with me and nice ner. It’s not makes the or when we people I’ve worked necessarily will be get- for. Everyone has althe safest to job much ting new park ways been good to me. crawl down e q u i p m e n t It makes the job much a manhole more for the park more enjoyable, and I without enjoyable, near their think it’s one of the bigsomeone home.

A lot gest reasons why I don’t else there and I think of it I don’t want to leave this job.” up at ground have control it’s one of level.” over anyOne of the biggest way.”

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Preserving history Andersons renovate historical downtown building

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Office and business buildings are constantly changing, with the relocation of businesses or the demand for product in a community.

One downtown Sauk Rapids building, located at 7 2nd Ave. S., has served a plethora of businesses in its 106 years, most recently the building that held operations for the Sauk Rapids Herald.

I n 2 0 1 5 , Jeremy and Jody Anderson bought the building and it has undergone noticeable renovation since then.

have been renovated, the main level now has an open floor concept with new windows and doors, and the front of the building has a new set of fullwall windows with an entrance.

“To see progress like this … that’s what makes it all worth it,” Jody said.

“It has been a long process, and it’s good for the community to see there is change being made. As he has been working on different things, he would tell me about them, but I’m not as visual as he is.

I enjoy it a lot more when he shows me the completed project, and I can really see what he was talking about.”

Throughout the renovation, Jeremy has had his challenges.

“With it being an older building, it has had its problems,” Jeremy said. “ W h e n we started, there wasn’t any insulation in the front of the building and some of the bricks were falling off.

I’d say the most tedious task is getting new brick onto the building while still maintaining its character and historical pattern.”

The main level is for lease with hopes a business will operate from the location.

“I never had any definite plans for the space,” Jeremy said. “I just knew I wanted to fix it up so someone could use it. We

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The historic building located on Second Avenue North has been home to movie and performance theaters, a number of retail shops, an auto repair shop and a newspaper operation. The building is for lease.

“It has been a long process, and it’s good for the community to see there is change being made.”

- Jody Anderson

“Back when we were dating in 2011, we would take a lot of walks around Sauk Rapids,” Jody said. “We would walk by this building every once in a while, and he always talked about how cool it would be to own a building like that. Four years later, it was for sale and we bought it. I knew he had a vision for the building right from the start.”

The upstairs apartments

Jody and Jeremy Anderson stand in front of the building, located on Second Avenue South, Aug. 13 after talking about the renovations being made to the building. The couple have owned the property since 2015.

are about 90 percent done down here and hope to have it leased soon.”

The Anderson’s renovation will help continue the legacy of the building.

“There is so much history here,” Jeremy said. “I knew I wanted to keep that going.”

The building was originally built in 1912 to be used as a furniture

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span of 26 years.

“If these walls could talk, I think we would have a lot of stories,” Jeremy said.

The first longtime tenant came in 1938, when Lee Batcheler purchased the building and moved the printing and operations of the Sauk Rapids Sentinel to the location. The newspaper remained located in the building throughout Batcheler’s ownership, as well as when Roland and Winnie Doroff owned the paper from 1970 until Roland’s passing in 2015. The location of the newspaper moved to 11 2nd Ave. N. in March 2016 and at that point, Jeremy began renovation of the main level.

“I hope the next tenants will see the history in the building and can enjoy the space for what it’s worth,” Jeremy said. “Even though this building has posed many challenges, I don’t regret taking on the project. It has been a good thing to get the building fixed up.”

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Sauk Rapids police dog receives protective vest

BY KATELYN ASFELD STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids Police Department’s K9 Thunder will be sporting a new bullet and stab resistant vest while on duty.

The garment, which will be embroidered with the sentiment, “Honoring those who served and sacrificed,” was provided

by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The non-profit organization provides protective vests to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The donation of the vest was accepted by the Sauk Rapids City Council Aug. 13 at their regular meeting.

Thin Blue Line USA and Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. sponsored the fundraiser for Thunder’s vest.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950. Each vest has a value between $1,744$2,283 and a five-year warranty.

The program is open to dogs actively employed

The donation to provide one protective vest for law enforcement K9 is $950. Each vest has a value between $1,744$2,283 and a five-year warranty. in the United States who are certified with law enforcement or related agencies and at least 20 months of age. Since its inception in 2009, the organization has provided over 3,000 protective vests for K9s in all 50 states.

Thunder is expected to receive his new vest within eight to 10 weeks.

In other news, the council approved of the following items: - An amusement permit and temporary 3.2 beer liquor license for Church of the Sacred Heart’s Parish Festival Aug. 26.

- Extension of duct work and replacement of a failing exhaust fan to the drug evidence storage room at the Sauk Rapids Police Department per the quote from St. Cloud Re-

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frigeration. SCR provided an estimated total cost of installing ductwork to be $6,000 and the replacement for the failing exhaust fan at $800.

- The adoption of supporting Pinnacle Climate Technologies’ submission of a job creation fund application to the Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Pinnacle Climate Technologies plans to relocate to the Nahan Building and in order for the project to work financially, the business is working with the state on assistance.

- Hotel lodging accommodations for police officer Joseph Hortsch to stay at Country Inn & Suites in Woodbury Sept.

10-11 to attend a field training officer course.

- Modifications to the city’s investment policy.

- Plumbing and mechanical 2018 contractor licenses for Mattson Plumbing, LLC. - Attendance of the fire chief and one of the assistant chiefs to the 2018 Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Conference Oct. 10-13 in St. Paul.

The next city council meeting will be at 6 p.m.

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OBITUARIES Charles G. Schafer Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, celebrating the life of Charles “Chuck” G. Schafer, 89 of Sauk Rapids who died at the St. Cloud Hospital on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Pastor David Hinz will officiate and burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Friends and relatives may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church in Sauk Rapids.

Charles George Schafer was born on January 29, 1929, in St. Cloud to Charles and Minnie (Hiltel) Schafer.

He married Delores Madsen on September 26, 1953, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. He lived in the Sartell/ Sauk Rapids area for all of his life. Chuck worked as a conductor for Great Northern Railroad/ Amtrack/ BNSF Railroad for over

Luella Parkins

Charles G. Schafer

43 years and retired in 1992. He also owned and operated Schafer Spraying Service. Chuck was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids and acted as Zone Secretary. He was a charter member of the Sartell Lions Club, where he received the Melvin Jones Award, the Helen Keller Award and was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the organization.

Chuck enjoyed being involved in his community, such as with the Whitney Wood Shop and with RSVP. He loved hunting, fishing and traveling.

Chuck was extremely hardworking, always smiling and was always willing to help others.

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Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Graham United Methodist Church in Rice for Luella M. Parkins, age 96, who passed away on Thursday.

Pastor Ric Koehn will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Graham United Methodist Church on Saturday and one hour prior to the services on Sunday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Luella was born on May 20, 1922, to Albert and Emelia (Christiansen) Anderson in Greenbush, MN. She married Reuben Schumann on June 8, 1945 and he passed away in 1980.

Luella married George Parkins on July 29, 1983, and he passed away in 2004. She received her teacher’s certificate and was a country school teacher in District 31 East, which later became District 98. She then taught for District

Luella M. Parkins

62 which later became District 123. When the country schools closed she began teaching in Pierz at St. Joseph’s Catholic School. During that time, she went back to school and received her bachelor’s degree in education. Luella was a member of Graham United Methodist Church and was active in the Women’s Group, singing in the choir and was the Financial Secretary for many years. Volunteering was a huge part of her life. At Country Manor she was a part of the welcoming committee, the chapel choir, was the librarian at the upstairs library, she read to people that couldn’t read, organized fundraisers and played lots of cards.

Luella was outgoing,

things in Chuck’s life were his strong faith and his great dedication to his family.

Survivors include his loving wife Delores “Dee” of St. Cloud; children, Jeffrey of Rice, Mark (Sandy) of Big Lake, Jil (Mike) Maurer of Rice and Jodi (Tom) Fischer of St. Cloud; daughterin-law, Jackie Schafer of Rice; grandchildren, Rachel, Jesse (Sara), Dawn (Andrew) Vitek, Marie (Chad) Eggert, Staci (Peter) Nestoss, Tim (Nikki) Fischer, Allison and Shelby; and great grandchildren, McKenzie, Madeline, Jackson, Blaise, Eliana, Cora, Morgan, Teagan, Bria, Ella, Kendal, Carson, Adalyn and Harlow. He was preceded in death by his son Craig; his parents; brother, Clarence, and sister, Esther Elmquist.

Memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Lions Club.

Obituary, video tribute and guest book available online at: www. williamsdingmann. com.

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enjoyed visiting and in earlier years, she loved to square dance with her first husband Reuben.

Her positive attitude will be dearly missed.

Luella is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Michael) Gans of Rice; granddaughter, Tonya (Scott) Schulte of Maple Grove; great granddaughters, Sydni Lyn, Abigail Lue, Kacie Grace; step children, Walter (Bonnie) Parkins of Royalton, Cady (Terry) Larson of White Bear Lake, Roberta Urbanski of St. Cloud; step grandchildren, Pat Scully, Chelsie Scully, Becky Lunda, Scott Larson, Amy (Allen) Faber, Ryan Urbanski, Scott Urbanski and Heidi (Isaac) Blaske; and 11 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Reuben Schumann; second husband, George Parkins; brother, Ivan Anderson; and sister, Mildred Christianson.

Memorials are preferred to Graham United Methodist Cemetery Fund.

Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.

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EDITORIAL

Taking it back: Part III Do you ever find it interesting that some religion and prayer is allowed in the school and some not? Or, how some welfare and medical aid is regulated and some is turned a blind eye towards? It is BY MERCY NYGAARD all politics and it Life by Faith all depends on how much you and I want to do about it. It is a matter of getting up to vote.

The reasons why we should vote are many, but still we find ourselves distracted on the day of the election or asking ourselves does it really matter if I check the box? Well unfortunately for us, some people get it.

Take yourself and imagine being placed in a foreign country. One that has taken for granted all of its privileges, fed their children artificial nonsense foods for too long, pumped their citizens with prescriptions and unregulated vaccines, and fueled division amongst races. You gather together with your people from the same country of your origin, same language and same goals. You realize as a dual citizen you can have a say in who runs the governments. You work hard to obtain the citizenship in the country you now reside and then train others how to work that government for every penny and send it over the sea, back to your country of origin, all while training them how to vote in this new naïve country you are in. You also use this money to pay lobbyists and people in high positions to turn a blind eye to what you are doing. You see the strength in numbers and teach your fellow aliens to reproduce at all cost, thus generations receive dual citizenship and the right to vote. It only took time and determination in a country that grew lazy.

Some people, not wanting to ever believe another nation would do that, look at our ballots today with all the new foreign names of candidates running for office and say, look at how far we have come. Our country is so tolerant and inclusive; we have God in our pledge of allegiance and a Muslim running for office.

I am sorry to tell you the two do not go together. God and Muslim. If you wonder how God is not allowed in our schools but Muslim prayer is, look back at the scenario I painted for you. If you wonder how our government officials turn a blind eye towards welfare and medical aid fraud, ask yourself who is lining their pockets and how these government officials got into office in the first place.

There are people who are uncovering all of this deception and are fed up enough to run for office so they can put a stop to it. They do not receive millions of dollars for their campaign, and we have to seek them out. We have to get up and vote for them.

The primaries are over now. I did vote, but I did not do my part to let you know that AJ Kern was one of those running who would stop at nothing to make sure welfare and medical aid to immigrants would be regulated.

“Funds from our government, being flown by the suitcases back over to their country of origin,” said Jeff Baillon, Fox 9 news, would stop.

We can do something by finding out more information on our running candidates.

Never vote in someone with dual citizenship.

Never vote in a republican or democrat that lines their pockets and turns a blind eye to a hundred million dollars leaving Minnesota and out of the country. Do vote in those who aim to stop it. This ends my series in taking it back. I hope you start out this fall encouraged at what you can do to take back your health, education and government.

Plan for your spring bulbs now Now is a good time to look at your perenthan one year. Hybrid tulips that produce nial garden and decide whether your spring variegated or very unusual colored flowbulbs need some dividing or if additional bulbs ers may bloom for only one year or so should be purchased to add to your garden. It and then die. Perennial tulip bulbs come is also time in the next couple of months to dig in solid colors and bloom for several up existing bulbs and divide them for better years. Digging up tulip bulbs is usually growth next spring. more difficult than daffodils because the

BY LINDA G. Dig your bulbs up with a gardening fork, foliage dies down quickly and disappears TENNESON starting out several inches from the last known by mid-summer. Small round holes may Green and location of your bulbs. Baby bulbs may have still show where the stems came out of Growing in developed next to the parent bulbs and could the ground last spring. I recommend phobe damaged if you dig too close to the par- Benton County tographing your bulb beds when they are ent bulb’s location. Replant bulbs at the same blooming to make a record of where the depth and leave planting space for adding annuals bulbs are planted so you can avoid digging them up by or smaller perennials in between them in late spring. mistake. Hyacinths also bloom best in their first year.

These added plants will cover the bulb foliage as it Their second-year bloom will likely be smaller. Plantdies down in early summer. Bulb foliage should al- ing new hyacinth bulbs each year will produce the best ways be left to die down on its own. This is how the results. bulb stores food for the following year’s bloom.

Squirrels can smell recently planted bulbs and Daffodils and crocuses multiply easily, creating will dig up and eat some of them. However, they do baby bulbs next to the original parent bulbs. When the not like daffodils and after digging them up will leave bulbs appear to be growing very close together or the them on top of the ground. Whenever you plant or number of blooms decreases, it may be time to dig replant bulbs, place hardware cloth or chicken wire up the bulbs, inspect them for damage or defects and flat on the ground on top of the bulb bed which will then replant them farther apart so each baby bulb can prevent squirrels from digging the bulbs up. Earth grow to blooming size. Daffodil leaves may still be staples, which look like very large paper staples, will found lying flat on the ground as they die down for keep the protective wire in position until spring when the winter. These leaves show where your bulbs were it can be removed. growing last spring.

Gardeners may also choose to plant other spring Tulips unfortunately are not as cooperative. Tulips ephemerals such as Dutchman’s breeches, marsh labeled as perennials with Darwin or triumph in their marigolds, trilliums, etc., although their bloom time is names are a better bet for producing blooms for more much shorter.

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Pharmaceutical waste initiative Police assist Benton Soil and Water Conservation District

BY ELIZABETH HOAG | STAFF WRITER

The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District and the local police departments have teamed up for the past six years collecting prescription medication to help benefit our water and land as well as keep drugs off the streets and out of the hands of addicts.

“The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District approached the police departments in December of 2012,” Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise said.

The take it to the box program was established for the purpose of accepting unused medication from citizens to provide a convenient, safe and secure manner to dispose of unwanted prescriptions.

Meeting up at the Sauk Rapids Police Department Aug. 8, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Watershed Technician Travis Janson and several officers securely placed boxes of prescription medication in a vehicle in preparation for transport. The unwanted medication was shipped to the Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management facility, in Alexandria, for disposal by incineration.

“The pharmaceutical disposal is made possible through tax revenue,” Janson said. “This waste assessment is put into a general fund and is available through the solid waste S.C.O.R.E. grant.”

The program is directed toward citizens who no longer need or require their prescription medications.

“There are three locations within Benton County – the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Sauk Rapids Police Department and Rice Police Department where citizens can drop off medication,” Janson said. “There are more than 240 medication collection boxes located at law enforcement facilities and pharmacies in Minnesota.”

In addition to the three Benton County drop-off points, a variety of locations are also available: the Melrose Police Department, Sartell Police Department, Stearns County Law Enforcement Center, Paynesville Police Department and the Waite Park Police Department.

These collection sites do not charge any disposal fees and no identification is required.

“Collection sites accept all medicines from household, including prescription, over-the-counter, liquid, solid and pet medicines,” Janson said.

Sauk Rapids Police Detective Dan Falk agreed.

“We ask citizens to leave the medications in their original container,” Falk said. “Place the containers in a sealed, clear plastic bag. It is very important to leave the names of the medications on the container. If they don’t have the original container, they can place the pharmaceuticals in a clear plastic bag and write the name of the medication on the bag.”

Items not accepted for drop off include needles, syringes, lancets, thermometers, medication from pharmaceutical businesses, devices containing mercury, bandages, glucose meters and medical tape.

The departments retrieve the medication from the drop box as soon as they fill up, typically once a week.

The departments collaborate with one another as to when it is time to transport the prescription medication to the Alexandria facility.

According to the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District records, the weight of collected prescription pharmaceuticals have increased each year since 2013 from 420 pounds to 1,240 pounds as of this year.

The total weight of pharmaceuticals collected during the duration of the program is 4,880 pounds, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Citizens dropping off medications at the designated locations rather than disposing of them through alternative means help preserve the quality of water sources.

“It is very important for Benton County to have these collection sites to make sure the unregulated pharmaceuticals are not ending up in our lakes and rivers,” Janson said. “Studies show that medicines flushed down the drain can contaminate our lakes and streams, which can hurt fish and other aquatic wildlife, and end up in our drinking water. This is because most existing municipal wastewater treatments systems cannot

PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH HOAG

Sauk Rapids Police Officer Charles Wiggum (front, from left) and Sauk Rapids Police Detective Dan Falk; (back, from left) Sauk Rapids Police Officer Nicholas Bogart, Sauk Rapids Police Investigator Sean Gales, Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise and Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Watershed Technician Travis Janson stand in front of the Sauk Rapids Police Department Aug. 8. The officers prepared boxes of prescription medication for transport to the Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management facility in Alexandria.

remove medications from the wastewater. Some medications, such as hormones and antidepressants, interfere with the reproduction and normal growth of many aquatic species, such as frogs and fish.”

Disposing of these prescription medications appropriately provides a safe environment for the community, as well.

“This program prevents family members and friends from misusing prescription medications,” Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann said. “There is a prevalence of opioids. If we can remove them from people’s homes, they can’t be abused by someone struggling with addiction.”

Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck agreed.

“There are many positives that come out of this program,” Heck said. “We remove hundreds of pounds of pharmaceuticals from our water supply while reducing the chance of crime coming into a home.”

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Minnesota Sheriff ’s Association announces scholarship

Minnesota Renaissance Festival recognizes academic achievers

The application period for the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association annual Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2018 has begun.

The MSA Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund for the awarding of up to 15 $600 scholarships for this year. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of the 87 sheriffs of Minnesota.

The members of the MSA give special recognition to the financial needs of students who

SHAKOPEE — The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is rewarding excellence by offering one free ticket to every honor roll student.

The renaissance scholar promotion will run weekends one through three of the 2018 Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Honor roll students are encouraged to join for a day of fun at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Students will need only to bring a copy of their achievement to the festival box office on one of the first three weekends of the festival to receive one free ticket.

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are attending a peace officer skills course, or pursuing a two- or four-year law enforcement degree.

The board of directors feel peace officers in our democratic society have complex duties to perform. The MSA recognizes the importance of pre-entry training for people considering law enforcement as their career choice. The MSA recognizes some students need outside help in meeting the costs of such training, even though they excel aca-

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The scholarship committee, in making its selection of awards, intends on achieving representation from all geographical areas of the state. As such, applicants must apply to the sheriff’s office serving their home address.

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DNR invites public to attend deer open houses

Anyone interested in deer can talk season, progress in meeting population with area wildlife managers from the goals, local DNR management efforts Minnesota Department of Natural Re- and listening to citizen suggestions on sources at meetings scheduled across improving deer management.” the state meant to enThese meetings will courage discussions provide hunters and othabout deer and deer ers interested in deer a management, enhance forum for sharing their local relationships and observations, talking to “The focus this foster two-way comDNR wildlife managers, munication. new deer-relattime will be on the reviewing These area-level ed information – includupcoming deer engagement meetings ing the final deer plan – organized by the DNR season, progress in and discussing options for are one of the first steps the future. identified for imple- meeting population A list of area wildlife menting the state’s offices is available ongoals, local DNR new White-tailed Deer line at mndnr.gov/areas/ management Management Plan. wildlife. More informa“The format of the tion about the state’s efforts and meetings will be simideer management plan is lar to the ones held in listening to citizen available at mndnr.gov/ April, when our draft deerplan. suggestions on plan was released,” The Sauk Rapids improving deer said Erik Thorson, meeting will be from 6-8 DNR acting big game p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 management.” program leader. “The at the Sauk Rapids Area - Erik Thorson focus this time will be DNR Office, 1035 S. on the upcoming deer Benton Drive.

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- a suspicious male wearing all black clothing and a e black hat on the walking trail. The caller stated her e children were rollerblading on the trail when the male jumped out of the weeds to scare them. Caller T wanted the issue reported.

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t Aug. 11 2321 hrs: Officers were dispatched for a - found dog roaming on the 100 block of 18th Street f Northwest. Officers transported the dog to the city - shop, where it was placed in a kennel with fresh - food and water until it was claimed by the owner.

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Pulse on people Lorentz named to University of MinnesotaMorris Dean’s List MORRIS – Brooke Lorentz, of Sauk Rapids, has been named to the University of Minnesota-Morris Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester. To be eligible, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.666 or higher while taking 12 or more credits.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Saturday, Aug. 18 — Rice Family Fun Day. Street dance, parade, games and more. Rice.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 3 p.m. — Okee Dokee Brothers. American folk music. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Tickets available at 320-259-5463 or at http://paramountarts.org. For more information visit http://okeedokee.org.

Sunday, Aug. 19, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Pantowners 43rd annual Car Show. Hosted by the St. Cloud Antique Auto Club. Benton County Fairgrounds, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids. Rain or shine.

Kids 15 and under free with paid adult. Free parking and shuttle for Sauk Rapids VFW Post. No. 6992.

For more information visit http://www.pantowners. org.

Monday, Aug. 20, 1-2:30 p.m. — St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. Free and open to the public. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. For more information call 320-529-9000.

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2-4 p.m. — Ask an Extension Master Gardener. Question and answer session with University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners, who provide research-based information. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud.

food court, including homemade donuts, bingo in air-conditioned hall, games for all ages, book nook, quilt raffle and garage sale. Musical entertainment.

Grand raffle at 5 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. — Oktoberfest. Parade, music, food and activities. Participants encouraged to get involved by wearing German costumes. Pierz.

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course. St. Cloud Life, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register call 1-888-234-1294 or visit Tuesday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. — Shaun Johnson Big http://www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Band Experience. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Tickets avail- Wednesday, Aug. 29, 4-8 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice able at 320-259-5463 or at http://paramountarts.org. School District Open House. Rice, Pleasantview and Mississippi Heights from 4-7 p.m., SRRMS More information at http://bigbandexperience.com.

4:30-7:30 p.m. and SRRHS from 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 23, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market. Every Thursday through summer. Coborn’s park- Thursday, Aug. 30, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market. Every Thursday through summer. Coborn’s ing lot, 110 First Street S., Sauk Rapids. parking lot, 110 First Street S., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Chloe’s Courage Fund Fourth Annual Bike Run. Regis- Thursday, Aug. 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Dementia tration at 10 a.m. Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks, Support Group. Last Thursday of every month.

Open to the public. Trained facilitator Anna Harren.

3528 Highway 23, Sauk Rapids.

Good Shepherd Community Fellowship Hall, 325 Sunday, Aug. 26, 9:30 a.m. — Sacred Heart Parish 11th Street N., Sauk Rapids.

Festival. Indoor polka Mass at 10 a.m. followed by

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Public Notices REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, July 23, 2018 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 7-9-18 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 7-9-18 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Finance Director’s Continuing Professional Education Request B. Approve Pondview Investors Plat 3 C. Approve Awarding 2018 Sealcoat Project to Allied Blacktop Co. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve agenda items 9A9C. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. Habitat for Humanity Presentation Art Buhs and Amy Meyer, Central MN Habitat for Humanity, thanked the City Council for partnering with Habitat for Humanity for a home build in Sauk Rapids last year.

Amy Meyer explained that Habitat for Humanity is a

Christian non-profit that has been building homes in the area for over 30 years. Meyers said that locally Habitat for Humanity just built its 100th home. She explained that homes are not given away through Habitat for Humanity, but instead are sold at no interest to deserving and qualified families. Habitat for Humanity builds, sells, and provides the loans for its selected participants. Habitat aims to provide homes for the working poor. Recipients of the homes are legal citizens who reside in the counties that Habitat for Humanity serves. Meyer stated that Habitat for Humanity exists to serve all people. Meyer stated that Habitat for Humanity will be building three homes over the next year. One of those homes will be for a qualifying Veteran.

B. Manhole Pipe Repair on South Broadway Avenue & 5th Street South Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the manhole and pipe repair on South Broadway Avenue and 5th Street South.

Motion carried unanimously.

C. Feasibility Report for Fourth Street South Improvement Project Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Heinen to approve a Resolution Receiving Report and Calling for a Hearing on the Fourth Street South Improvement Project.

Discussion: Mayor Hunstiger asked about whether or not the roundabout is included. Wotzka said that the current resolution includes the roundabout recommendation.

Motion carried unanimously.

11. Other Staff Items A. Paving on Overlay Project—Terry Wotzka noted that weather permitting, they will be paving the overlay project this week.

12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Ellering to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded

by Councilperson Ellering to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.

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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, July 23, 2018 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, July 23, 2018, at seven o’clock p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Business Services Johnson, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, SRRHS Assistant Principal Wagner, and SRRMS Assistant Principal Messerich.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda” as amended.

STUDENT RECOGNITION Board members recognized SRRMS student Micah Coleman; son of Jamie Christianson and Tommie Coleman. Micah was recognized for his leadership, service, and citizenship at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.”

PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:40 p.m.

ADDENDUM AUTHORIZATION FOR AN ADDITIONAL .5 FTE ELEMENTARY TEACHER A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to authorize an additional .5 FTE third grade teacher at Rice Elementary School. This request is based on student numbers and will decrease class sizes during core instruction time.

ACTION ITEMS APPROVAL OF OPEN ENROLLMENT CLOSINGS A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to authorize, per the District’s Enrollment Resolution approved 04.30.18, to close enrollment in fifth grade District-wide (Mississippi Heights Elementary, Pleasantview Elementary and Rice Elementary) for the 2018 – 2019 school year.

APPROVAL OF LONG TERM DISABILITY, LIFE, AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT QUOTE RECOMMENDATION A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment quotes from Madison National for the plan year beginning on October 1, 2018.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt • #413 (Harassment and Violence) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #413 (Harassment and Violence).

• #511 (Student Fundraising) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #511 (Student Fundraising).

• #513 (Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #513 (Student Promotion, Retention, and Design).

• #565 (School District and Booster Club Relationship) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #565 (School District and Booster Club Relationship).

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-33-1B

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS/MINDEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT Quad City Contractors LLC. PURPOSE To consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Nursery and Landscaping Business located at approximately 10th Street NE (Sect-30 Twp-036 Range-030 6.54 AC N 407.62 FT OF NW1/4 SE1/4 LYING WLY OF QUEBECOR RD NE LESS PART TO MNDOT PLAT 05-3 SUBJ TO EASMNTS), Sauk Rapids, Mn. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application.

Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

R-33-1B

Page 12 | SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Bubba’s Bar and Grill.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 736 S. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids MN 56379 USA. (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Danny’s Dugout, LLC, 736 S. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA. (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

G. Scott Hoke 08/03/2018 R-32-2B

PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BENTON SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: 05-PR-18-1469 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE OF CREDITORS Estate of Norma Jean Bergeson, Decedent.

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on September 10, 2018, at 8:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Foley, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Peter Bergeson, whose address is 609 2nd Avenue N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing.

If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat.

524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: August 1, 2018 /s/ Michael S. Jesse Judge of District Court Dated: August 1, 2018 Jennifer Siemers Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Jeffrey D. Kuhn NELSON, KUHN & NORDMEYER 14 S Franklin Street Glenwood, MN 56334 Attorney License No. 58907 Telephone: (320) 634-4584 FAX: (320) 634-5542 Email: jeff@nknlo.com R-32-2B

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sauk Rapids City Council will meet on Monday, August 27, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, located at 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider making improvements to properties abutting Fourth Street South from Second Avenue to Summit Avenue and Eighth Avenue South from Fourth Street South to Linda Lane, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 429. Improvements to Fourth Street South include street, curb and gutter, sidewalk, sanitary sewer, water main, sewer and water services, storm sewer and street lighting. Improvements to Eighth Avenue South include street, curb and gutter, sanitary sewer, water main, and sewer and water services. The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements includes the properties abutting Fourth Street South from Second Avenue to Summit Avenue including any non-abutting properties within the drainage area of Fourth Street South, and properties abutting Eighth Avenue South from Fourth Street South to Linda Lane. The estimated cost of the improvements is $1,873,481.00. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Any person desiring to comment on the proposed improvement is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald August 11 and 18, 2018.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 23, 2001 MORTGAGOR: Laurie J Gerchy and James P. Gerchy, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to Fleet National Bank .

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 19, 2002 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 283016.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE T R A N S A C T I O N AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Fleet National Bank R E S I D E N T I A L MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1121 River Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R19.01312.01 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Lots Two and Three, Block PLACE OF SALE: Benton 12, in Leech’s Addition to County Sheriff’s Office, Sauk Rapids, according to the 581 Highway 23 Northeast plat and survey thereof on file Foley, MN and of records in the office to pay the debt then of the County Recorder in secured by said Mortgage, and for said Benton County, and taxes, if any, on said Minnesota. premises, and the costs and COUNTY IN WHICH disbursements, including PROPERTY IS LOCATED: attorneys’ fees allowed by Benton law subject to redemption O R I G I N A L within twelve (12) months PRINCIPAL AMOUNT from the date of said sale OF MORTGAGE: by the mortgagor(s), their $54,000.00 personal representatives or AMOUNT DUE AND assigns unless reduced to CLAIMED TO BE Five (5) weeks under MN DUE AS OF DATE OF Stat. §580.07.

NOTICE, INCLUDING TIME AND DATE TO TAXES, IF ANY, PAID VACATE PROPERTY:

BY MORTGAGEE: If the real estate is an $19,511.23 owner-occupied, singleThat prior to the family dwelling, unless commencement of this otherwise provided by law, mortgage foreclosure the date on or before which proceeding Mortgagee/ the mortgagor(s) must Assignee of Mortgagee vacate the property if the complied with all notice mortgage is not reinstated requirements as required under section 580.30 or the by statute; That no action property is not redeemed or proceeding has been under section 580.23 is instituted at law or otherwise 11:59 p.m. on September to recover the debt secured 27, 2019 unless that date by said mortgage, or any part falls on a weekend or legal thereof; holiday, in which case it is PURSUANT to the power the next weekday, and unless of sale contained in said the redemption period is mortgage, the above reduced to 5 weeks under described property will be MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or sold by the Sheriff of said 582.032. county as follows: MORTGAGOR(S) DATE AND TIME OF RELEASED FROM SALE: September 27, 2018 FINANCIAL OBLIGATION at 10:00 AM ON MORTGAGE:None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR 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: July 24, 2018 Bank of America, N.A. 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 18 - 18-003955 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Document version 1.1 December 11, 2013 R31-6B

NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY 3, according to the recorded Minnesota 56379 and has tax some part of the real estate GIVEN that default has plat and survey thereof now parcel identification numbers may redeem in the order occurred in the conditions on file and of record in the 19.00564.00, 19.00564.01, and manner specified in of the following described office of the County Recorder 19.00565.00, 19.00566.00, Sections 580.24 and 580.25, Mortgage: in and for Benton County, and 19.00567.00 but only if before the end of MORTGAGOR: Royalynn Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND the mortgagor’s redemption Holdings, L.L.C., a AND CLAIMED TO BE period the creditor files Minnesota limited liability Lots Nine (9) and DUE AS OF DATE OF with the County Recorder company Ten (10), Block Fifty-nine NOTICE, INCLUDING or Registrar of Titles of MORTGAGEE: BankVista original Town (now City) TAXES, IF ANY, PAID each county where the real DATE OF MORTGAGE: of Sauk Rapids, except BY MORTGAGEE: estate is located, a notice January 20, 2016 Southwest Forty (40) feet $1,198,247.27 of intention to redeem. If a ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL of Lot 9 and the Southwest DATE OF VOLUNTARY junior creditor fails to timely AMOUNTOF MORTGAGE: Forty-four (44) feet of Lot F O R E C L O S U R E file a notice of intention $ 1 , 0 7 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 , 10 previously conveyed to AGREEMENT: July 3, 2018 to redeem as provided in subsequently increased by the Northern Pacific Railway DATE AND TIME OF this subdivision, or fails to Mortgage Modification to Company by deeds, recorded SALE: September 13, 2018 redeem, its lien on the real $1,125,000.00 in Book “57” of Deeds, at 10:00 a.m. estate is extinguished.

DATE AND PLACE page 4, and in Book “46” of PLACE OF SALE: Benton Dated: August 3, 2018 OF RECORDING OR Deeds, page 157 according to Sheriff’s Department, located BANKVISTA REGISTRATION: filed for the recorded plat and survey at 581 Highway 23, Foley, Benjamin B. Bohnsack record January 21, 2016, thereof now on file and of Minnesota 56329 (#0319399) as Document No. 414095, record in the office of the The mortgagor’s redemption Rinke Noonan in the Office of the County County Recorder in and for period is two (2) months from Suite 300 US Bank Plaza Recorder of Benton County, Benton County, Minnesota. the date of sale, except that if 1015 W. St. Germain St. Minnesota; modified by a Also known as Parcel the real estate is subject to a P.O. Box 1497 Modification of Mortgage #44 of Sauk Rapids Regional federal tax lien under which St. Cloud, MN 56302 dated August 19, 2016, and Bridge Right of Way Plan - the United States is entitled to (320) 251-6700 filed for record September Phase II A.P.N. a 120 day redemption period (320) 656-3500 fax 16, 2016, as Document No. COUNTY IN WHICH under section 7425(d)(1) of Our File No. 16173-0032 418252, in the office of the PROPERTY IS LOCATED: the Internal Revenue Code, Bbohnsack@RinkeNoonan.

County Recorder in and for Benton County, Minnesota as amended, the mortgagor’s com Benton County, Minnesota ADDRESS AND PARCEL redemption period is 120 Attorneys for Mortgagee LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ID NUMBER OF THE days from the date of sale.

R-32-4B MORTGAGED PROPERTY PROPERTY: 415 Benton A person holding a junior (LAND): Drive North, Sauk Rapids, lien upon the real estate or Parcel 1: Lots Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), and Six (6), Block Fifty-nine (59), in the Original Town (now City) of Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota.

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Cyclones gear up for state

The Sauk Rapids Cyclones played their final three games of the section 2B playoffs Aug. 11-12 in Cold Spring.

The Clones started the weekend off with a 5-1 win over the Moorhead Brewers Aug. 11, but then lost two games in a row to the Cold Spring Springers Aug. 12.

Despite falling in the last two games, the Cyclones had clinched their spot for the state tournament earlier in their playoff run. The team will play their first game of the state class B tournament at 11 a.m. Aug. 19 in Jordan, facing the Coon Rapids Redbirds.

Cold Spring 16, Sauk Rapids 4 The Sauk Rapids Cyclones had a rough final game in the section 2B playoffs Aug. 12. The team started off strong, earning two runs in the top of the first and their other two runs in the top of the fourth.

In the first, Scott Lochner belted a ground ball to left field to score Bjorn Hanson. Cole Fuecker hit a ground ball to end the inning, bringing Lochner home.

Tyler Bjork was the scorer in the fourth inning, wailing the ball over the center field fence to score both himself and Tom Wippler.

The team cycled through three pitchers – Andy Thayer, Jeff Hille and Cole Fuecker – during the game, combining for only four strikeouts and A allowing 21 hits.

Batting: Massa 1BB; Hanson 1R, 1H; Lochner 1R, 2H, 1RBI; Kroger 1H; Wippler 1R, 2H, 1BB; Fuecker 1H, 1RBI; Bjork 1R, 2H, 2RBI. Pitching: Thayer 3.1IP, 11H, 7R, 7ER, 1BB, 1K; Hille 1.2IP, 8H, 9R, 8ER, 1BB, 2K; Fuecker 1IP, 2H, 1K.

Cold Spring 4, Sauk Rapids 2 The Cyclones took an early first-inning lead, but fell as they allowed the Springers to score four runs in the final two innings of play.

Lochner hit a line drive to second base, bringing Luis Massa home to score the first run of the game. On the next play, Wippler hit a sacrifice fly to center field to bring Hanson home.

The Cyclones attempted to score more runs to come back from the Cold Spring lead, but they were unsuccessful.

The team’s three pitchers split time on the mound – Nate Freihammer, Hille and Kyle Bos-

er. The three combined for three strikeouts and allowed a total of 13 hits.

Batting: Massa 1R, 3H; Hanson 1R, 2H; Meyer 1H, 1BB; Lochner 1H, 1RBI; Wippler 1H, 1RBI; Kroger 1H; Bjork 1H, 1BB. Pitching: Freihammer 6IP, 1R, 1ER, 1BB, 2K; Hille 2IP, 3H; Boser 1IP, 4H, 3R, 3ER, 1BB, 1K.

Sauk Rapids 5, Moorhead 1 The Cyclones had a dynamite win over the Moorhead Brewers to advance in section playoffs Aug. 11.

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SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 250 SUMMIT AVE. N. Monday, July 23, 2018 5:00PM MINUTES 5:00 PM Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 5:00pm.

All members present.

Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Agenda A. 2019 Budget Workshop Jack Kahlhamer reviewed the debt service funds budget.

General Fund Budget Kahlhamer explained that most of the information provided in the general fund spreadsheets provides two options, with one option being hiring no additional staffing and another option including the additional staffing as requested by the Police Chief.

Levy Review & Projections Kahlhamer stated that he is proposing a 4.6% levy increase for 2019, which totals $174,700.

Kahlhamer stated that the Personnel and Finance Committee is recommending an additional $2,000 contribution to RSVP for a total of $9,000 for 2019.

Kahlhamer concluded by saying that with the projections currently shown, the City is still able to maintain its very competitive tax rate when compared to other neighboring cities.

The adoption of the preliminary levy will take place at the regular City Council meeting on Monday, September 24th.

Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m.

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The first run of the seventh was scored on a home run over the right field fence from Lochner.

Later in the inning, Fuecker hit a line drive to right field to bring Bjork home.

The Cyclones scored their other three runs in the top of the ninth to seal the win. Mitch Loegering hit a line drive to left field to score Bjork, with Boser scoring on the throw in.

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Whalen announces Anytime Fitness receives a facelift retirement from WNBA Schultzes remodel gym, Minnesota Lynx star point guard Lindsay Whalen has announced she plans to end her playing career at the conclusion of this WNBA season. This will mark the end to a 15year professional career that includes (to date) four

by ANDY THAYER WNBA championships, Sports Columnist six all-star appearances, 322 wins (the most wins of any player in history) and 2,334 assists (third all-time). This is in addition to two FIBA world championships, two gold medals and a final four appearance in 2004 at the University of Minnesota, where she earned all-American honors and had her No. 13 jersey retired.

It is safe to say Hutchinson’s own Lindsay Whalen might be the best and most accomplished Minnesotan basketball player ever, regardless of gender.

Whalen’s retirement from the WNBA will dovetail nicely into her next gig as the head coach of the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team. While Whalen was a player at Minnesota, the average attendance at Gophers home games increased more than nine-fold. She led the team to three straight NCAA appearances after the program had only qualified once prior to her arrival. She is absolutely going to have the support of Gophers fans, especially those of us whom were around to remember what an impact her teams had on our campus – particularly with regard to the acceptance of women’s sports as something that can be as entertaining and important as men’s.

That final four game in March 2004 pitting Whalen and Janel McCarville’s Gophers against Diana Taurasi’s UConn Huskies was appointment viewing for anyone with even tangential interest in University of Minnesota athletics. I am confident Whalen is going to have no problem recruiting and building a perennially competitive program at Minnesota because every Minnesotan basketball player under the age of 18 has seen how successful Lindsay Whalen has been at every step in her career.

Whalen was selected fourth overall by Connecticut in the 2004 WNBA draft and promptly led the Sun to WNBA Finals appearances in her first two seasons. Did I mention she has won everywhere she has gone? Whalen was the league MVP runner-up in 2008 and in 2010. The Minnesota Lynx were able to wisk her away from Connecticut in a trade for Renee Montgomery and the No. 1 pick in the 2010 draft. To say that trade was worthwhile for Minnesota is an understatement.

In her seven-plus years with the Lynx, the team won four championships, contended for a title every year since 2011 and set the WNBA record for the most wins in a season. I would be remiss in not mentioning that Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, Sylvia Fowles, Rebekkah Brunson, head coach Cheryl Reeve and other Lynx stars have also played major roles in the success of the team over the years, but that does not diminish the importance of Whalen’s impact on the Lynx.

All good things must come to an end. At the age of 36, it is probably the right time for Whalen to step away from the Lynx. For the first time since 2011, the team is struggling to stay above .500. Whalen has had a superb career thriving as a physical point guard, but in her mid-30s it appears she may have lost a step. However, at 17-15, the Lynx have clinched a playoff berth with two games left in the regular season, and no one expects them to be an easy out once the postseason begins, regardless of where they end up in the bracket. I fully expect Whalen’s veteran teammates to rally around her as she fights for one last championship before she heads to the sidelines for good.

“She’s the heart and soul of this state,” said teammate Maya Moore.

Do not be surprised if Whalen, the Lynx and her legions of fans have one last magical championship run up their sleeves.

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BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

John and Kelsey Schultz are a non-stop business duo. In October 2013 they began operating Anytime Fitness in Egan and have managed a total of four Anytime Fitness locations throughout Central Minnesota since.

A few months after acquiring their newest location in Sauk Rapids in 2018, the Schultz couple kept the momentum going as they proceeded to improve the gym’s quality to meet their standards.

The Schultz family welcomes all members of the community to join them in a celebration for the grand re-opening 3-6 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Anytime Fitness in Sauk Rapids, 225 2nd Ave. N. The festivities include games, an obstacle course, gym tours and membership giveaways as well as grilled food provided by Maneas Meats. Additionally, the radio station Wild Country 99 will be broadcasting on-site, and Gregory James – front man for the Gregory James band – will be playing live music.

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The Anytime Fitness full-time staff of Kelsey Schultz (left), John Schultz holding Lainey Schultz, Jake Lubbesmeier and Alyx Elibrahim kneel in Anytime Fitness Aug. 8 in Sauk Rapids. They have been preparing for the grand re-opening of the gym Aug. 24.

With the bulk of the changes already made to the gym, the Sauk Rapids location, established in 2008, remains open for business as usual and operational hours are not being impeded by the renovation process.

“We had planned on the renovations to take nine months, but we’ve pulled it off in only seven,” John said.

Within the last six months, the Sauk Rapids Anytime Fitness has boosted its staff from one part-time to three full-time

employees: John Schultz, sales manager; Alyx Elibrahim, club manager; and Jake Lubbesmeier, personal training manager, with Kelsey Schultz serving as the owner, operator and accountant for both the Eden Prairie and Sauk Rapids locations.

“With the re-opening, we will go forward with the new energy of our staff and renovated space,” John said. “Our commitment is to our members; old and new. With the grand reopening we want to show the community that we care and appreciate them.”

The new staffing is merely one of many changes for the gym. With most of the new features already in place, such as the new 1,000 square-foot functional training space, newer fitness machines, updated bathrooms and two performance turfs, the Schultzes are taking the renovations a step further by implementing fitness programs.

“What we are doing is implementing our customer service practices from

our other locations here,” John said.

There are two new personal training programs: one called Anytime Fitness Live and another that is a team training program.

“One new program we offer is a team training strength and condition interval workout program,” John said. “It creates a fun and competitive atmosphere for a high-calorie burn. It has been wildly successful. Our participation, feedback and the physical results of our members have been outstanding.”

The Schultzes are implementing a new membership format as well as extending the hours staff will be present at the gym.

The old timeslot was 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday; while the new timeframe is 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday with Saturdays by appointment.

All members of Anytime Fitness have 24-hour access to all Anytime Fitness gyms, outside of staffed hours.

Sauk Rapids local Brian Lahr exercises inside the Anytime Dawn Reiter, of Rice, uses the updated equipment at Fitness in Sauk Rapids Aug. 8. Anytime Fitness allows Anytime Fitness in Sauk Rapids Aug. 8. The gym boasts a members 24-hour access to the gym. selection of workout equipment.

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Season kick-off Storm athletes started practice Aug. 13

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Helmets, cleats, pads, balls and teammates were all present at Sauk RapidsRice High School Aug. 13 as the Storm fall athletes came together for their first practices.

While these were the first formal practices, many of the coaches have been working with their athletes throughout the summer in preparation for upcoming competition. The football team has held various camps; the boys soccer team has been practicing their scoring and passing; cross country runners have been adding miles on the trails, and many of the athletes have been conditioning to keep themselves in a shape.

“What I’ve seen so far m is tremendous,” said Karen Beckmann, the new SRR head volleyball coach. “The kids are working hard, and PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA a they are hyped up for the Jack Grabinski (left) and Ben Gilbertson race around the walking path at Mayhew Creek season. It’s great.”

Park Aug. 13 in Sauk Rapids. Grabinski is one of six captains for cross country, while Gilbertson is a top runner for the team.

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The middle of August has been an exciting time for me since I became the sports reporter for the Sauk Rapids Herald three years BY ANNA SALDANA ago.

I used to despise the month of August. It meant back-to-school was close, back to the homework and sitting in a classroom. It meant the end of summer was approaching and summer has always been my favorite season.

Since I was assigned the job of covering Storm athletics, some of that has changed. I still really like summer, but not quite as much as I used to. Summer months means I have two baseball teams to cover, but no other sports. I often find myself missing the variety during the months of summer.

I also like August much more for the exact same reason I despised it all those years ago. It means back-to-school is near, and I have more variety in my job again.

This past Monday marked the start of my favorite nine months of the year. From now until early June, I get to follow Storm athletics as closely as possible.

The idea of being back on the sidelines where I truly belong is an incredible feeling. I have been counting down the days until the first practice for quite some time, as referenced in my column a couple weeks back.

This time around, I am excited for different reasons. Last fall, our football and volleyball teams gained incredible momentum and had their most successful seasons in recent history. We had a number of girls from the swim and dive team make it to the state tournament, as well as Sam Ringger competing in the state cross country run. Looking beyond that, our boys basketball team made it to state for the first time in 15 years and we had great success from our boys swim and dive team.

I am anxious and excited to see what these athletes can accomplish this year, how they will change the culture and the determination of Sauk RapidsRice, and how they will improve as both athletes and people. You better bet, with every chance I get, I will be on the sidelines.

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Sports from front Being back on the fields and courts is not exciting for the athletes alone but also for the coaches.

“I love the game of soccer and really enjoy being able to share my love of the game and my knowl-

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edge with the team,” said Chris Rothstein, the SRR head boys soccer coach. “I look forward to this season every year because I really wish I could be involved in soccer year-round.”

The teams are gearing up for their first games, many of which will occur before the start of school this fall.

(Right) Madeline Bittman works on her ball handling skills Aug. 13 in Sauk Rapids.

Bittman has been a part of the team since her freshman year.

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Cade Milton-Baumgardner hands off the ball to Jake Ackerman during a practice play Aug. 13 in Sauk Rapids.

Milton-Baumgardner was the football team’s quarterback last season and is one of the team captains this year.

(Above) Libby Asper sprints across the soccer field Aug. 13 in Sauk Rapids. The beginning of the first practice for the girls soccer team involved sprinting and footwork.

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Madison agreed. “[Braxton] was my favorite from the start because of his white face,” she said. “When he did well at county fair, it made me happy.”

In competition, dairy steers are judged for their physical traits that may carry over well at market, such as thick shoulders and rump, said Randy.

On the day of county fair judging, Braxton exhibited the right traits to move him and Madison through competition and in to contention for champion dairy steer.

“Last year, Madison received reserve champion and we told her she probably wouldn’t do that good again,” Randy said. “Then, she got first in her weight class and then overall grand champion this year.”

Elizabeth agreed.

“The judge shook her hand as champion and she had a big smile on her face,” she said.

Madison and Landon had a successful county fair show. But their success did not come without many hours of hard work, walking, washing and brushing their steers.

Landon received first place in his class.

“I will show again,” Landon said. “I really liked it.”

Both Randy and Elizabeth are pleased with how the fair went for their children.

“They had a very good fair,” Randy said. “It is a challenge taking a byproduct of dairy animals and making them into beef. But they turned out good.”

Elizabeth agreed.

“We hope for the best, but we want the kids to have fun,” she said. “It’s not all about winning.”

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has also been a learning experience for the Hackett children, as they gain lifelong skills.

“You have to work to get something,” Elizabeth said. “Winning is not free.”

As Madison and Landon get older and more comfortable with the project, Randy and Elizabeth will step further away with their involvement.

“We have done less as parents,” Randy said.

“This year, Madison did the work herself.”

With one show under Madison’s belt this year, she and her family are looking forward to the state fair show, which will take place Friday, Aug. 24.

“I am excited for her to experience the state fair,” Elizabeth said.

Randy agreed.

“State fair is big,” he said. “Because it is her first year, I am going as a chaperone to help her.

I am excited to watch and see how she does up there.”

Knowing the competition is tough at the state fair, the Hacketts are anxious to see how the dairy steer competes.

“Every parent hopes for the best for their children, but it’s not about

winning,” Elizabeth said.

Randy agreed.

“I tell her to do her best,” he said. “You just have to do the best you can and have fun.”

While Madison is looking forward to competition, she is also eager to meet more people.

“I am looking forward to being up there and meeting people,” Madison said. “Plus, I am excited to see how [Braxton] does up there.”

The connection Madison has with Braxton makes this adventure much more fun.

“He just stands there,” she said. “You can take the halter off and he doesn’t move. He also likes baths.

Ever since he was a little calf he liked the water.”

With only a few days until Madison will travel to the state fair, she is spending as much time as she can preparing Braxton for the show.

Madison walks and washes the dairy steer almost daily, getting him comfortable being around her.

“Plus, the fair magnifies that connection,” Randy said.

“I am excited for them. I hope Madison has fun.”

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He is looking forward to serving in a more weed community dynamics and cropping system effects on weed communities,” said Drewitz, a technical role as an educator than in his past careers.

“Every job I’ve had is related to agriculture,” Missouri native Drewitz said. “From fixing fences The position of extension and herding cows to working on educator brings expertise to issues peach and pecan orchards.” effecting the county and region, Excited for this opportunity, applying his or her expertise to Drewitz is embracing this the programs and priorities of the environment, situation and series of Center for Food, Agricultural and challenges, and is looking forward Natural Resource Sciences within to learning and trying to meet those University of Minnesota Extension. challenges.

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“At Sapsucker Farms I did a lot of garden stuff,” he said. “I got to see their whole production and helped them out doing some tastings in liquor stores for their Yellow Belly Cider. I’ve done landscaping work in Wisconsin. And, in South Dakota I was herding cattle.”

Widing is currently WWOOFing in Washington state where he is responsible for helping set up bird netting to protect the grape crop on his host farm.

“I go from having no idea what to do to being responsible for things

like weeding gardens and tending goats,” he said. “I’d say it would be like getting out of my comfort zone, but with this, I’m barely in my comfort zone.”

At Sapsucker Farms, Debbie said WWOOFers like Widing are responsible for a wide variety of tasks, depending on the season.

“A few years ago it was pretty much working in the vegetable gardens,” Debbie said. “Weeding, harvesting, cleaning and packing and delivering CSA boxes. But now WWOOFers have the chance to learn about beekeeping and working in the orchard and maple syruping and tending the chickens we have. Now with the cidery they can learn about that process.

We have quite the variety to choose from.”

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a host farm in 2013, Debbie estimates about 30 WWOOFers have taken up temporary residence at Sapsucker Farms primarily from May through August.

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“The people who sign up to be WWOOFers are all kindred spirits,” Debbie said. “It’s a lot of

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hard work. They learn a lot about what we do (as farmers). But at the same time, we get to learn about them and their upbringing and culture.”

It’s an experience,

Widing said, that has changed his life.

“A year ago I never thought that I would be doing any of this,” he said.

“It has truly been a journey for me.

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Paul Loidolt’s land is flagged in sections Aug. 1 at the property near Foley. The site is set to be a 40-foot designated grasslands to mitigate soil erosion.

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removed on Loidolt’s western property line in preparation for the soil project. With all of the staking completed, by the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District, the crew from TS Dirt Works officially started the operation Aug. 1.

It is estimated the job will take less than one week.

By the end of the procedure, Loidolt’s land will have berms, perforated tile outlets, and two water and sediment control basins installed to improve the water drainage of the property and prevent soil erosion caused by rainwater retention. The berms will guide the water into catch basins

that will drain into nearby lowlands. Additionally, a 40-foot patch of designated grasslands will run along his northwestern property line.

“I think it is the right thing to do,” Loidolt said.

“This will improve the harvestability of the land.

Plus, I think we ought to preserve the land for future generations.”

The grassland patch should mitigate soil loss and serve as a natural barrier for the erosion-prone soil nearby.

This renovation was made possible due to a grant provided by the Minnesota Clean Water Fund and the Federal Environmental Quality Incentive Program.

The expressed goal of the two agencies is to cover 75 percent of the cost of farmland projects.

Reflecting on the collaborative process, Loidolt expressed gratitude for the opportunity granted to him and his land, for the people involved and for the knowledge he gained from it.

“The county works closely with you on projects like this,” Loidolt said.

“I’ve actually started to

notice similar p r o j e c t s around where I live, since beginning this berm project.”

Although this renovation will produce long-term results, the installation comes with a big trade-off.

“There are sacrifices in this; I’ll be unable to grow beans or corn this year,” Loidolt said.

Nevertheless, he remains positive and looks

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Paul Loidolt is working with the Benton County Soil and Water and TS Dirt Works to prevent soil erosion on his farmland Aug. 1 near Foley.

to the future prosperity of the land.

“In the end it will come as a payback,” he said.

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While the Loidolt’s land has some intriguing features, they have faced trouble with soil erosion.

“About two years back, when we got all of that rain, we’d get huge holes all around our property,” Loidolt said. “Some of them were almost 3 feet deep. It’s just nature, but sometimes you have to choose between losing that land or doing something to prevent it.”

In the spring of 2017, Loidolt completed a farm assessment with the Elk River Watershed Clean Water Fund Grant, who identified opportunities to improve his cropland. A year later, the project began.

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The Loidolt’s farm consists of 43 acres of land, 50 beef cattle and a dog named Maddy. Loidolt grows alfalfa and corn.

Loidolt appreciates his land and reaps the benefits of its unique structure.

“The place is a pit land that must have been harvested for road construction projects,” Loidolt said. “It provides a good buffer against wind erosion and keeps the animals sheltered in the winter.”

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