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BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — After a computer which controls the security card entry at Rice City Hall failed within the last two weeks, the council approved the purchase of new equipment.

The monitoring system will be installed by Electro Watchmen Fire and Security Alarm System, of St. Paul. They are the same company who installed the original equipment.

Fire Chief Scott Janski, who also is the system’s administrator for the system, said the security is controlled by a personal computer. When he tried to retrieve information from the PC during the week of June 10-16, the computer was down and not communicating.

“We are at the point where we need to start looking,” Janski said. “ …

The next time it quits talking might be the last time it quits talking.”

The new key-card system will be a web-based program that has all the

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BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — After more than four weeks of preparation and a day lled with suspense, three young women were crowned the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors June 21. Jenna Bukowski, Anna Walz and Morgan Weinand will reign for PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Anna Walz (from left), Jenna Bukowski and Morgan Weinand are the 2018-19 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors. The three were crowned at the pageant June 21 in Sauk Rapids.

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Hanging up his helmet Martin retires from fire service after 42 years

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — When Kevin Martin was accepted to the Rice Fire Department, there was not a pager to beckon him on call. Instead, he responded to the sound of the former re hall siren.

Technology has changed over Martin’s 42-year career with the department but two things have not: the job re ghters do or the reason why most do it.

“It’s really serving the people,” said Martin, 66. “If it wasn’t for that, well … When I joined the re department we were paid $50 a year.”

After serving the Rice Fire Department since October 1975, Martin handed in his pager this past April and retired. The husband of Janice and father of ve was honored for his service at the Rice City Council Meeting June 18.

“I want to thank all the council, all the people I’ve served with, living and dead,” said Martin, after receiving his com-

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Kevin Martin stands inside the Rice Fire Hall June 4. Martin retired from the fire department after 42 years of service.

memorative shadowbox and for- and I was fortunate to serve about lot of these guys grow up … A mer chief helmet. “This year our half of it. I had a great bunch of lot of people say, ‘Why should I department will be 85 years old, guys to work with; I watched a

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Obituaries • Einar Anderson • Eldred A. Schreifels • LeRoy E. Terres

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Ambassadors

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SAUK RAPIDS — Album Rock radio WXYG “The Goat” is celebrating the station’s seventh birthday by playing its entire music library A-Z. The program kicked off at 4 p.m. June 22. The special feature continues until the nal note of the last Z. The Goat’s program director, Al Neff, estimates the program will continue for approximately two weeks.

It encompasses a library of thousands of songs spanning the golden age of album rock.

The Goat broadcasts on 540 AM and 107.3 FM. The album rock format was launched June 25, 2011, the 77th birthday of Tri County Broadcasting’s founder Herb Hoppe who passed away this past March. The A-Z special is dedicated to Hoppe’s life and his contribution to broadcasting in central Minnesota.

Tri County Broadcasting was established in the summer of 1963 with country station WVAL. The company now operates six stations and is family owned and operated from the iconic “Red House that Rocks” at 1010 Second St. N. in Sauk Rapids.

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the next 12 months, representing the community as good-will ambassadors in parades and at events across the state.

“I’m so happy; I’ve wanted to be an ambassador for so long,” said Bukowski, whose two older sisters are former Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors. “Growing up, seeing the pageant … literally my dreams have come true.”

Bukowski, the daughter of Michael and Julie Bukowski, will be entering her senior year at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School alongside fellow

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classmate and ambassador Weinand, daughter or Mike and Heidi Weinand.

Walz, daughter of Brian and Tara Walz, will be a junior this fall. Walz said she doubted herself in the nal moments on stage, so when a crown was placed on her head, she was in disbelief.

“I was so surprised,” Walz said. “I’m so excited. It’s so surreal.”

Weinand agreed.

“I am so shocked,” said Weinand, who also won Miss Congeniality and the Evening Gown Award.

The three were selected from a group of seven candidates which included Makayla Anderson, daughter of Richard and Tina Anderson; Jaimee

Morgan Weinand walks the stage during the evening gown competition June 21 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. In addition to her ambassador title, Weinand received Miss Congeniality and the Evening Gown Award.

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Jenna Bukowski shudders with excitement as an ambassador crown is placed on her head June 21 in Sauk Rapids. Bukowski received one of three equally-weighted Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador titles.

Kath, daughter of Julee and Kevin Kopka; Carley Schultz, daughter of Shaun and Katie Morrow; and Rilie Sularz, daughter of Tom and Lisa Anderson.

The coronations, which took place at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, came at the culmination of the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Pageant – a competition where candidates are judged and scored on essays, interviews, community involvement, and presentation and poise.

Brooklyn Harren, the 2017-18 ambassador, took the stage as reigning royalty one nal time

before bidding farewell and offering the incoming court a token of advice.

“Don’t take anything for granted throughout your year,” Harren said.

“And don’t ever lose your way when the going gets tough. Take this opportunity and run with it. Make it yours. Set high goals for yourself. Dream your wildest dreams and go ful ll them … Have fun and most importantly follow the royal rule and always smile.”

Harren was awarded the queen’s charm and an invitation to Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program Week where she will compete for the titles

of Queen of the Lakes this July. Denise Corrigan was awarded an Honorary Commodore Award from Aquatennial representatives – Captain Kenny Devine and Princess ReAnn Eidahl – for her commitment to the Sauk Rapids ambassador program since 2007.

When the nal tiara and sash were distributed, a year of service commenced. Bukowski, Walz and Weinand wasted no time meeting their visiting sparkle sisters from neighboring communities and taking photos with friends, family and youth.

Harren to participate in Aquatennial candidate program MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to announce that Brooklyn Harren from the community of Sauk Rapids will be participating in the AAO Candidate Program from July 17-22.

This year, 49 candidates will be participating in the program; one young woman is chosen to be the Queen of the Lakes, and two women are chosen as princesses.

Community members are invited to cheer on their community representative at the traditional Meet the Candidates event, taking place July 18 at the Minneapolis City Center Rotunda from noon to 2 p.m.

The week culminates with the Coronation of the 2019 Aquatennial Ambassadors at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 4 p.m. July 22

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Brooklyn Harren will participate in the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization’s Candidate Program Week in July. Harren has completed her reign as the 2017-18 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador.

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Beware of Medicare card fraud Over 55 million people receive Medicare bene ts, including about 950,000 Minnesotans. In the past, Medicare cards have included bene ciaries’ Social Security Numbers to help identify them and process their claims. To help protect against identity theft, Medicare is issuing new cards From the Office of without people’s SSNs. Un- Minnesota Attorney fortunately, scammers are General Lori Swanson trying to take advantage of Your Legal Rights the transition to new cards to defraud Medicare bene ciaries.

A federal law requires that SSNs be removed from all Medicare cards by April 2019. The new cards will use a one-of-a-kind Medicare Bene ciary Identi er to identify people rather than their SSN. MBIs will have 11 characters, including a combination of numbers and uppercase letters. An example MBI provided by Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services is: 1EG4TE5-MK73.

CMS began sending new Medicare cards to bene ciaries in April 2018 and will continue to do so on a rolling basis until April 2019. New cards are being sent to bene ciaries in waves based, in part, on the state in which they live. According to CMS, Minnesota is in wave three, which will occur sometime after June 2018.

New Medicare cards are sent automatically to bene ciaries. There is no activation process or fee to receive a new card, and bene ciaries do not need to take any action to receive their new card as long as the address they have on le with Social Security is correct. Moreover, CMS states it will not call bene ciaries and ask them to provide personal or nancial information to receive a new Medicare card.

New Medicare cards are being issued to prevent fraud, but con artists are already perpetrating new scams in an attempt to take advantage of the process.

The scams vary, but typically begin with a phone call from a scammer posing as a representative of Medicare or another government agency and attempting to get the bene ciary to reveal personal information.

Under one variation, scammers ask a bene ciary to pay a processing fee to receive or activate their new Medicare card. The scammer may even threaten to cancel a bene ciary’s Medicare bene ts if they do not pay the fee. In another variation, the scammer claims the bene ciary must verify his or her SSN to receive their new Medicare card. The scam artist can use this information to commit identity theft. In yet another variation, the scam artist claims a bene ciary is owed a refund for a transaction on their old card and asks the bene ciary for his or her bank account information to process the supposed refund.

The scammer can use this information to drain the bene ciary’s bank account.

If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and report the incident to CMS by calling 800-633-4227.

People targeted by this scam are also encouraged to report the matter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by calling 763-569-8000 and the Federal Trade Commission by calling 877-3824357.

For additional information, contact the Of ce of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson as follows: Of ce of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson, 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400, St. Paul, MN 55101. You can call 651-296-3353 for the Twin Cities area, 800-657-3787 for those outside the Twin Cities or TTY at 651-297-7206 or 800-3664812; also www.ag.state.mn.us.

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Board ends open enrollment, prepares for superintendent transition

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Bruce Watkins (front left) is presented a certificate of excellence by the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board – Mark Hauck (front center, from left), Robyn Holthaus and Tracy Morse; (back, from left) Ryan Butkowski, Phil Rogholt, Lisa Braun and Jan Solarz – June 18 in Sauk Rapids. Watkins served as interim superintendent for the past school year.

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board closed open enrollment at three additional grade levels June 18.

First, third and fourth grades across the district were closed to stay within the limits of the district’s open enrollment policy. The closings are added to the previous list of kindergarten, second and seventh grades.

“I urge the board to approve these closings as a continuation of your plans to reduce open enrollment,” said Bruce Watkins, interim superintendent. “These grade levels have reached their open enrollment

“It has been an honor and privilege to work with all of you. I will greatly miss the working connections I have made at Sauk Rapids-Rice this year.”

- Bruce Watkins, interim superintendent capacity not only at one building, but at all three elementary schools in the district. In order for these future classes to t in the middle and high school buildings, action needs to be taken.”

The board is also preparing for the transition of its superintendent position. They bid farewell to Watkins with a certi cate of excellence and recognition at the meeting.

“It has not been a normal year for the board, nor administra-

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tion,” Watkins said. “I never imagined I would have to help transition a new high school principal, a business manager and help with the superintendent search all in one year. Nor did I ever want to attend three student funerals in one year.

The board and administration have worked exceptionally hard this year, and it has been an honor and privilege to work with all of you.

I will greatly miss the working connections I have made at Sauk Rapids-Rice this year.”

Watkins will end his year as interim June 30 and the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district will welcome superintendent, Aaron Sinclair.

Sinclair was in attendance as he prepares for his transition.

In other school board news: - Approved an assistant principal position for Mississippi Heights Elementary School.

- Approved the district’s 10-year facility maintenance plan, an annual requirement from the Minnesota Department of Education.

Business manager Andi Johnson recommended

the board reduce their maintenance fund balance by the end of the school year.

“We want to have as little of carry-over as possible,” Johnson said.

“The more funds we carry over, it will show that our facility needs aren’t really needs. The legislators will see that.”

The maintenance fund balance is approximately $2,295,493 but is expected to be decreased to approximately $19,000 by the end of the 2018-19 school year, following the completion of maintenance projects.

- Greg Robbins, director of buildings and grounds for the district, presented projects facing the district throughout the summer and into the school year. Some of the projects have included constructing a standing steel wall above the of ces at MHES, replacing hot water heaters and boilers, tearing down the wall on the north side of Hillside due to safety concerns, completing the roo ng project at Rice Elementary and installing tar near the maintenance building.

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OBITUARIES/NEWS LeRoy “Lee” E. Terres Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m.

June 23 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for LeRoy “Lee” E. Terres, age 78, who passed away Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids.

Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will of ciate and burial will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Rice. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Saturday also at the church. Parish prayers were at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Lee was born Aug. 26, 1939 in St. Martin to Nicholas and Mathilda (Schmitz) Terres. He served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Lee married Donna

LeRoy “Lee” E. Terres

Hurlbert on June 2, 1962 in St. Cloud. He lived in the St. Cloud area most of his life and worked as a truck driver for Jack Frost and others, retiring in 2005. Lee was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Rice Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed deer hunting, playing softball, horseshoes, cards especially cribbage, and watching sporting events and movies with Donna.

Lee was proud to be a Marine and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He was a generous, social, and

happy go lucky person.

He will be greatly missed by everyone.

Lee is survived by his wife, Donna of Sartell; children, Barbara Kirchner (Jeff Streit) of Sauk Rapids, Julie (Jeff) Jacobs of Sartell, Robbie (Teresa) Terres of St. Joseph, Tracey (Kevin) Wieber of Foley and Cory (Kathryn “Kate”) Terres of St. Joseph; sisters and brother, Jenny Hagemeier of Richmond, Madeline “Maddie” Kleve of Cold Spring, and Ralph “Bud” Terres of St. Martin; 20 grandchildren, one greatgrandchild and many other family and friends.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry in 1994; son-inlaw, Daniel Kirchner in 2002; sisters, Florentine “Toots” Lunde, Helen Ergen and Irene Schave; brothers, Alcuin “Al” and Raymond “Ray” Terres.

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

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Rice City Council from front functions of the prior system. It will also be able to accommodate more than one administrator.

In other council news: - Approved the $40,400 cost-share with Langola Township for the city’s portion of the 135th Street Northeast road improvement project.

- Kevin Mielke, of 135th Street Northwest, expressed concern for the amount of recreational shooting happening on an adjacent property.

Mayor Dale Rogholt said because the family does not live on land zoned

residential, there is not an ordinance stating that discharging rearms is not allowed. The council directed police chief Ross Hamann to consult with the property owners and lease holder to nd out if these parties could be trespassed or if they have permission to use the land as such.

- Per the city attorney, the council advised no gift cards or money should be given as a token of appreciation. The city and recipient must claim those items on tax forms. Nominal gifts may be given.

Discussion regarding language in the internal policies proceeded. The council will readdress the policy in the near future.

- The council gave its consensus to allow

members Chris Scheel and Brian Skroch to meet with Prairie Farm Company owner, Diane Wojtanowicz, to discuss land rental agreements.

- The council gave its consensus for an area Boy Scout to place a Little Free Library at the Veterans Memorial Park.

A second location will be discussed with the parks board.

- There will be no July 2 council meeting.

- The July 16 meeting will be recorded for a second trial run to attempt to publicize the council meetings on the public access television channel. The June 2 meeting’s taping was not audible. Clerk Julie Fandel plans to move the camera closer for the second attempt.

Einar Anderson Funeral services were 11 a.m. June 20 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church in Rice for Einar Anderson, age 65, of Rice who passed away June 16 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. David Edge of ciated and burial was in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Rice. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the church.

Einar was born Nov. 22, 1952 in St. Cloud to Edwin and Marie (Blaske) Anderson.

He lived in Rice all of his life. Einar married Patricia Claude Dec. 16, 1972. He worked in construction and excavating for Saldana’s and also as a manager for Dayton Park Properties.

He also provided small engine repairs from his

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Mass of Christian Burial was 10 a.m.

June 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Eldred A. Schreifels, age 79, who passed away at his residence June 15.

Rev. Ralph Zimmerman of ciated and burial was at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was 4–8 p.m. on Wednesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday.

Parish prayers began at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Eldred was born Feb. 27, 1939 in St. Joseph to Bernard and Isabelle (Steichen) Schreifels.

He proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1962-

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64. Eldred married Mary Schueller Sept. 20, 1962, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He worked as a carpenter and construction superintendent from 1960 and retired in 2001. Eldred enjoyed being outdoors watching birds, shing, gardening, mowing his lawn and woodcrafts. Also, he had a knack for baking and making homemade bread.

He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and watching sports.

Eldred had a great sense

of humor, was a charmer and a teaser. Most of all, Eldred loved his family and grandchildren.

Eldred is survived by his children, Katherine (Scott) Struffert of Foley, Laura (James) Lieser of Clearwater, Patricia (Paul) Hinkemeyer of Sauk Rapids, Julie (Allen) Mattkins of St. Joseph, Gary (Lyn) Schreifels of Sartell; grandchildren,Dana, Ryan, Amy, Hali, Jeffrey, Scott, Keli, Larissa and Hannah; brother, Ervin Schreifels of Sauk Rapids and sister, Janet Zimmerman of St. Cloud. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary on Aug. 24, 2016; brothers, Richard and Eugene and infant grandchild, Andrew Lieser.

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EDITORIAL

Letter to the Editor

Elevate the conversation on suicide Meredith Rogers, Sartell Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in this country. It touches millions of lives – people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds – but the research is clear: suicide is preventable. The more people who stand up for suicide prevention and mental health, the more lives we can save.

If you have lost someone to suicide, or you or someone you know suffers from a mental health condition like depression or anxiety, join us for the Out of the Darkness Walk to ght suicide Sept. 29 at Lake George in St. Cloud.

I am walking for my beautiful niece Katie, whom at the age of 21 died by suicide in November 2016. The grief and pain I feel as a result of her loss has compelled me to elevate the conversation and research conducted about anxiety, depression and suicide.

Funds raised support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its bold goal to reduce the annual suicide rate in the United States by 20 percent by 2025 through research, education, advocacy and support.

These walks are truly uplifting experiences, and they grow every year.

Hope to see you there.

Letters to the editor welcome E-mail to natasha@ saukherald.com Letters to the editor and other opinion articles are welcome.

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Summer suppers are more often than not rebegan guessing body parts, the rest of the family could heated plates and quick meals at erratic times in not shake the pattern. What I thought was the obvious our household. Even when we do all have a chance was left to be seen. to grab a counter stool together, the conversations With two uncovered responses on board, the opare not the hearty, wholesome family re ections posing team had a chance to steal the points and round. you see on television commercials. The reality of Finally, music to my ears. As Harvey addressed famthis working family is sometimes paper plates and ily No. 2, the female at the front of her family line anan episode or two of “Family Feud.” nounced, “personality.”

BY NATASHA BARBER Last week as we ipped on our wall-mounted The answer appeared, and the family rejoiced. screen to tune into Steve Harvey, one survey had The second uncovered answer? Brain. me raising my feminist ag. The question: Name According to the game show, of the 100 peoa part of a woman you would describe as well-rounded. ple surveyed only a combined 12 answered brain or personalThe show pits two families against one another to win cash ity. The rest described women based on their appearance. I am and prizes. Each family must try and guess the most popular re- probably kidding myself to entertain the idea that had the survey sponses to a survey. I am not naïve to people’s quick thinking, been phrased differently – perhaps using aspect or quality rather so I was not surprised when the rst two uttered answers were than part – the answers may have been more well-rounded them– in choice words – a woman’s chest and behind. However, the selves. But I can hope, right? guesses that continued had me slapping the counter and, frankly, People will make the argument that it is simply a game show, yelling at the TV in disbelief. Answer after answer, I only wanted a means of entertainment. But I cannot help but wonder the subthe teams to guess one thing. liminal messages it sends to those tuning in on a busy night.

In no particular order: hips, thighs, waist, lips and face. Two Let us hope the message was to think outside the box and see appeared on the board and the other three wrong answers left the beyond the beauty. After all, when we do this, we are all winners. second family to steal. It seemed that after one party in the family

Your exquisite existence

No matter what you are going through, if you is different. And that does not make one person’s idea can grasp the idea that God’s glory is why we exright or wrong over the other. Pain and suffering just ist, you will change the way you look at your cirare and it is not for us to ask why. cumstances. It could be something amazing right I started to re ect on my own situation, where now. An old friend of mine had heart surgery and physically demanding changes are taking place and at-lined during the procedure. She woke up alive important family decisions need to be made. I began to and well, able to train for an Ironman race. Amazspiral down into self-pity until I called out and asked ing is an understatement. Without God’s glory in God to help me see His perspective. I switched from mind, self-acknowledgement, self-ful llment and spiraling down to looking up and relying on His perfect self-disappointment are bound to take precedence. power in my weakness.

The path of relying only on one’s self is a path to BY MERCY NYGAARD I have to say the rst step must always be prayer. self-destruction. With God’s glory in mind, acPraising Him in reverence to Him, making your reLife by Faith knowledgement of Him, His ful llment and His quest known with thanksgiving, then taking your focus assurance take precedence. You will see many racto others in prayer. You will never lose anything when es to be raced and they will start to look more like opportunities you do this, but you will gain the ear of your Lord. He hears to shine the light on Him. your every thought. And when He decides to extend His hand You may be going through something dif cult emotionally, in mercy, there is no feeling, no blessing, no words can describe physically or spiritually. Without God’s glory in mind, again, in- what compares to it. This makes life worth living. This makes us ner searching can be a death bed. Everyone’s idea of sacri ce able to give life to others and all for His glory.

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Motivation for the future Schoen achieves perfect attendance

dance at school.”

This spring, Schoen’s streak nearly came to an end.

“I was at DECA nationals SAUK RAPIDS — for a week, and when I came Shawn Schoen Jr. is a goal home I came down with bronsetter. With the end of his chitis,” Schoen said. “I can’t high school career, he attained tell you how much I wanted one of his goals: perfect atten- to stay home. But my mom dance his entire high school told me, ‘You’ve made it so career. far, don’t lose it now.’ So, I “After the went to school and second year, I pushed through it. felt it was attainThere were a lot of able,” Schoen times, especially said. “I got all in the springtime the way through when my allergies two years with no “I want to started aring up absent days, so the mornings, follow my in then I made it my where that’s what goal. I wanted to she would tell me passions have perfect high and every time I and school attendance. went to school.”

Now, here I am.” said interests in his Schoen For Schoen, it goal helped was easier to atspace and him pinpoint his tend class then fall turn it into motivation. behind in missed “I really assignments. know how to get a life-long “If you miss motivated now,” career.” class, then you Schoen said. “I have to make up mean, it feels - Shawn whatever you pretty cool to be missed,” Schoen Schoen Jr. that one kid in the said. “Being in entire graduating class made it easclass to get perfect ier to get assignattendance for all ments in on time. I also dislike four years of high school. making up tests, immensely. That should be enough moSo being in class was my way tivation to get myself to do m of avoiding make-up work anything.” and a way of keeping my Schoen has dreams of working for SpaceX somer grades up.”

Even though Schoen’s day. record re ects perfect atten“I’ve always really been , dance, he feels it is inaccurate. into space and that sort of “I’ve really missed so thing,” Schoen said. “I have many days of classes,” Schoen seen a lot of documentaries said. “I am involved in a lot and have spent free time reof school-sponsored activi- searching and reading all ties and a lot of them involve things space-related. I’m so missing class. But because into it that if someone offered they are school-sponsored, it me a one-way trip to Mars, I counts me as being in atten- would de nitely take it with-

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Shawn Schoen Jr., a 2018 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, stands in front of the high school June 19 in Sauk Rapids. Schoen is the only member of the class of 2018 to achieve perfect attendance for all four years of high school.

out hesitation.”

Schoen will attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the fall and will major in aerospace engineering.

“Their university is very strong in that major, and I really believe aerospace engineering is the best t for me,” Schoen said. “I want to follow my passions and interests in space and turn it into a lifelong career.”

Schoen hopes to obtain his pilot’s license and y a rocket. He wants to be the in ight commander while still doing research and enjoying the concept of space travel.

One aspect of becoming a pilot is the required ight hours of 4,000 hours.

“That’s a lot of hours if you ask me,” Schoen said.

But with Schoen’s perfect attendance through high

school and his sense of motivation and desire, Schoen feels he will be able to accomplish his dreams.

“The rocket and space itself would be like a home away from Earth,” he said.

“That’s the sense of enjoyment and experience I want to have. I’m really excited for the things I can accomplish with aerospace engineering in the future.”

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For bark’s sake

Hoheisel relocates The Pooch Parlor to Second Avenue North

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Janet Hoheisel has an incredible love for dogs.

“Dogs are such special creatures, and they have an outstanding sense of love,” Hoheisel said. “I absolutely love being around dogs.”

It did not take her long to realize working with dogs was something she wanted to do. For the past 13 years, Hoheisel has been grooming animals, dogs and cats alike.

“It’s like an art form,” Hoheisel said. “Every dog, every cat, they are all different. But it ultimately comes down to how much they enjoy getting groomed and how good they feel afterwards.”

Hoheisel started her grooming career with the retail chain PetSmart and then worked in smaller shops before purchasing The Pooch Parlor from its previous owner in 2014. Since then, various locations throughout the Sauk Rapids downtown area have been the business’ home.

Now, the grooming facil-

ity is located at 5 Second Ave. N. “It’s a smaller space, more intimate,” Hoheisel said of the new location. “The biggest thing about the smaller space is everything is close by. ...

Plus, I really needed to downsize. I had too much space in my last location (by Family Video). I didn’t need all of that space with me being the only groomer. It got to be too much.”

Hoheisel has enjoyed having her own shop.

“I really like being in Sauk Rapids and having a smaller shop,” Hoheisel said.

“Sauk Rapids is more homey, for one, but I really like being able to maintain that small community aspect and form relationships with both the dogs or cats and their owners.

And, it’s a good-sized client base, not too big and not too small.”

Hoheisel believes in taking her time when grooming the animals.

“Quality over quantity, that’s my rule,” Hoheisel said. “… I want the animals to enjoy coming here.”

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Janet Hoheisel stands outside her business entrance June 12. Hoheisel has been operating the Pooch Parlor since 2014.

Hoheisel specializes in small breeds of dogs and typically will not groom dogs that weigh more than 100 pounds.

“I’m the only groomer, which is totally ne, but I don’t do a lot of really big dogs because it gets too hard to get them into the tub,” Hoheisel said. “My favorite breed to groom is a Pomeranian, but I do a lot of Shi Tzu’s and Yorkies. They are cute and fun to work with, too.”

One of Hoheisel’s pet clients receives a specialized hairdo when visiting: a mohawk.

“It’s so fun to do,” Hoheisel said of the hair style.

“The dog himself just loves PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA it, but the owner loves it even Janet Hoheisel, owner of The Pooch Parlor, grooms a Shi Tzu dog June 12 in Sauk Rapids. Hoheisel’s favorite breed to groom is the more.”

With every dog that Pomeranian. comes through her door, Hoheisel nds herself enjoying her job that much more, both the interaction with the pets and their owners, as well as the exibility of owning her own business.

“It allows me to keep it down to three or four groomings a day, to keep the animals calmer,” Hoheisel said. ... “Either way, the dogs get excited to come see me. Some dogs will literally bust through the door to get in here. That’s how much they love it. And I love it just as much. I love giving dogs makeovers, and I love it when dogs can feel good getting their hair done.”

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Janet Hoheisel, owner of The Pooch Parlor, grooms a Shi Tzu dog June 12 in Sauk Rapids. Hoheisel relocated her grooming business to 5 Second Ave. N.

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One of the rare cuts Hoheisel executes is a mohawk. Hoheisel grooms the dog regularly and enjoys the dog’s style.

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Annual permits to be issued for increased load weights

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Butkowski takes first at truck driving championships

Ag, road construction industries impacted

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

FOLEY — Benton County will begin offering additional weight permits to the agricultural and road construction industries.

Within a week, the highway department will begin issuing special farm products permits and road construction materials special permits for paved roadways within Benton County’s jurisdiction.

The board of commissioners gave consensus of approval June 19.

Both permits will allow six-axle vehicles to carry loads of up to 90,000 pounds and seven-axle vehicles to carry up to 97,000 pounds.

The permits apply to those hauling raw and unprocessed agricultural products or materials such as asphalt, cement, concrete, bitumen and recycled road materials. Onetime-use permits have been issued in the past, but the new permits would be purchased per vehicle on an annual basis.

County engineer Chris Byrd presented the permits to the board. Byrd said 45 percent of counties in Minnesota are allowing the ag permits and 39 percent have agreed to permit road construction materials. Stearns and Morrison counties permit both.

Byrd also presented preliminary information on how it may affect county roads.

He said if the industry saw a 20 percent reduction in trips – due to hauling more at one time – the roads would not see more wear and tear; however, there is no concrete data at this time. Byrd said by allowing permits the department will be able to track heavy-weight traf c and better prepare when reconstructing roads in the future.

Minnesota statute allows up to 80,000-pound loads on ve-axle vehicles without permits. Commissioner A. Jake Bauerly said neighboring states and Canada allow at least 90,000-pound loads on roads as standard law. He said in order to remain competitive and drive economic development, the county begin authorizing the permits.

“I think it’s about time we do something,” Bauerly said.

“Our farmers have to compete with farmers all around the country. They can haul big loads. We have to haul small loads. You can’t nd truck drivers. … I say we

should do it.”

Although consensus was reached, not all commissioners had the same opinion.

Commissioner Jim McMahon said he was concerned the increased weight would not reduce the number of trips producers would make, ultimately causing more stress on county roads. McMahon said because the federal interstates were still not allowing overweight permits, the industry traf c has been forced to used state and local highways.

“If the feds aren’t doing it, why should we?” McMahon said. “And, I’m not just talking locally, I’m talking about the state, too.”

In the end, the majority of commissioners gave their blessing.

“I say we should get started,” said commissioner Warren Peschl.

A permit holder will still need to comply by the vehicle’s manufacturer weight recommendation and be registered and licensed to haul the speci c weight. All wheels must have brakes. Permits are subject to seasonal load restrictions and posted bridge load limits.

Permits issued are for county roads only. The state road authority issues permit for state highways. Townships and cities would need to be consulted for additional permits.

In other board news: - Approved local assessing contracts with Steve Behrenbrinker for the city of Foley and Sauk Rapids Township.

- Approved local assessing contracts with David Vigdal for Glendorado and Maywood Townships.

- Approved refunding St.

George Township the remaining portion of fees charged for unexecuted 2017 assessments.

The township will receive $1,660.

- Approved making audio and visual improvements to the county board room. The county will install two 70-inch television monitors, as well as audio and technology port upgrades. A speci ed quote was not accepted at this time. The IT department was instructed to award the lowest responsible bidder upon the receipt of quote from a second party.

- Approved a minor nal plat for a 9.79-acre lot in Maywood Township.

- Approved increasing compensatory time accrual from 40 hours to 80 for exempt, non-union employees of the highway department due to the seasonal work load and labor shortage. The county board will meet in July to discuss similar changes for nonexempt, non-union employees of the same department.

- The county has expressed interest in joining the Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Coalition, the coalition whose mission is focused on making Minnesota roads safer, including Highway 23. County administrator Monty Headley said he would have someone present at a future meeting.

- The county has received approval from the Department of Natural Resources to proceed with the County Road 2 reconstruction near the north end of Little Rock Lake during the six-week drawdown that begins in August. The county needs to have a cultural resource study completed. Byrd expects a special meeting will need take place the week of July 22 to award a bid for the project.

“I think it’s about time we do something. … Our farmers have to compete with farmers all around the country.”

- Commissioner A. Jake Bauerly

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Pat Butkowski, of Sauk Rapids, stands with his awards from the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships June 10. He is a driver for FedEx Freight.

BROOKLYN CENTER — Paul Butkowski, of Sauk Rapids, and a professional truck driver with FedEx Freight, took rst place in the three-axle class at the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships June 10. He now has the opportunity to compete at the National Truck Driving Championships, August 15-18 in Columbus, Ohio.

The truck driving championships is a two-day competition featuring 75 of the state’s top drivers who had to navigate a sixproblem obstacle course, complete a written knowledge test and perform a pre-trip inspection where they had to identify safety defects planted on a tractor-trailer.

The driver with the most points in each of the nine classes took home the rst-place prize along with the opportunity to compete at the National Truck Driving Championships. They will compete against more than 400 drivers from across the country in a skills test, pre-trip inspection and a written exam.

Sauk Rapids Chamber announces June meeting

SAUK RAPIDS — The St. Cloud Technical and Community College hosts the next Sauk Rapids Chamber meeting on June 28 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on campus at 1540 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. The meeting will include presentations and demonstrations on the college’s manufacturing programs.

This meeting is open to chamber members and guests who are interested in Sauk Rapids community issues. There is no cost to attend and lunch is provided by the sponsor.

Register by noon June 26 by emailing registrations@StCloudAreaChamber.com, calling the chamber at 320-656-3826, or online at SaukRapidsChamber.com. Unregistered and late registered attendees are charged at the door.

The Sauk Rapids Chamber, a division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber, promotes a healthy business environment in the community of Sauk Rapids, working in cooperation with member businesses, local government, the public school system, and other community organizations.

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Pulse on people

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity

with Sauk Rapids residents Zachary Athmann, Desirae Bruns, Lauren Carstens, Scarlet Dusosky, Brian Forystek, Dylan Hackett, Patrick Knutson, Adam Kron, Reid Lutz, Holly Pilarski, Ross Potts, Brandie Roscoe, Alex Schlichting, Nathan Shelander, Amber Stang, Rilie Sularz, Mackenzie Tadych, Alyssa Thumb, Mitchell Trnka, Saige VanDenBroeke and Stephanie Young have been named to the St. Cloud Technical Area students graduate from NDSU FARGO, N.D. — Rice residents Ashton Haid- and Community College dean’s list.

To be eligible for this honor, students must er, Mitchell Kollodge and Michael McConnell, along with Sauk Rapids residents Megan Claas- have attained a 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average. sen, John Deaton, Nick Kuechle, Jamie Leither, ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud State University has Kalley Otremba, Alexandra Sander and Abigail Scapanski have received bachelor’s degrees from announced the names of more than 1,200 students whose academic achievement placed them on the North Dakota State University.

Kollodge, McConnell, Claassen, Deaton and dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students Kuechle graduated with honors by earning a 3.5 or must have a 3.75 or higher grade point average.

The list includes: Rice residents Matthew Kruhigher grade point average. ger, Ashlee Loehrer, Matthew Maciej, Mathew Local students earn aca- Meyer, Philip Shefveland and Karlee Verhaagh, demic honors for spring 2018 as well as Sauk Rapids residents Steven Alba, KaiSTEVENS POINT, Wis. — Jacqlyn Braun, lyn Anderson, Adrienne Bagley, Bonnita Bernof Sauk Rapids, has received the highest honors hardt, Alyssa Braun, Emily Brewers, Brenna from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Cash, Trevor Christen, Deanna Clark, Emma Braun achieved a 3.9-4.0 grade point average. Ditlevson, Sarah Drumgole, Leah Eakin, Sara Falk, Allie Frisbie, Megan Gaffke, Sean Gitch, ST. CLOUD — Rice residents Tana Dirks and Shawn Huisman, Leo Johnsen, William JuTristin Hample, along with Sauk Rapids residents lius, Charles Kortuem, Rachel Lahr, Paige LoElyse Collyer, Amanda Hartnell, Kyra Harvey, rentz, Lindsey Montag, Sarah Murphy, Jill OldaYer Her, Ashley Martin, Hanna Meyer, Matthew kowski, Heather Olson, Jennifer Olson, Andrew Murphy, Mason Nash, Tara Nelsen, Racheal Ortloff, Robert Packert, Joshua Puhalla, JenniOrton, Tyler Rieland, Hayley Taylor, Nicholas fer Rasmussen, Jeremiah Rockenbach, StephaTolmie, Cynthia Wennekamp and Larina Young nie Schueller, Leah Shoberg, Kenneth Sparks, have been named to the St. Cloud Technical and Todd Sweeney, Alyssa Syme, Jared Timm, Johanna Weber, Elizabeth Wipper, Carl Witham Community College president’s list.

To be eligible for this honor students must have and Marisa Wood. attained a grade point average of 4.0.

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — Bailey Pierskalla, of ST. CLOUD — Rice residents Taryn Czech, Rice, has been named to the University of WisconBeccah Kelash, Tyler Keltner-Lutz, Thomas sin-River Falls dean’s list. Pierskalla earned at least Kilman, Natalie Marien and Alex Patton, along a 3.5 grade point average to receive this honor.

Benton County marriage applications - Michael Allen Hansmeier and Heather Marlene Olson, both of Rice.

- Brian Allan Dohrmann and Rachelle Elfrieda Mische, both of Sauk Rapids.

- Jordan Thomas Fenna and Kirsten Susan Weber, both of Gilman.

June 12 0210 hrs: Of cers observed an occupied vehicle near the dumpster of a business on the 1100 block of Franklin Avenue Northeast. The vehicle attempted to leave the area in a hurry after seeing police, but of cers initiated a traf c stop.

Driver was cleared with a trespassing warning.

June 16 1323 hrs: Of cers responded to a complaint of a male walking near Southside Park exposing himself to passing cars and running into traf c. Upon arrival, of cers arrested the suspect for active warrants.

June 16 2110 hrs: Of cers observed a group of people lighting reworks on the 200 block of 13th Street North. No items were illegal.

Incidents: 23 various calls, 18 suspicious, 17 assists, 17 traf c stops, 16 medical, 12 animals, 8 thefts, 6 welfare checks, 5 alarms, 4 accidents, 4 driving, 4 harassments, 4 unwanted, 3 human services reports, 3 domestics, 3 ordinances, 2 911 calls, 2 childs, 2 civil, 2 disturbances, 2 dvs, 2 extra patrol, 2 res, 2 reworks, 2 obscenity, 2 trespassing, 2 utility problems and 2 vehicles.

Rice Police Department activity June 16 2055 hrs: Of cers responded to a possible domestic assault in progress on the 300 block of Fifth Street Northeast. Upon arrival, suspect ed on foot. Suspect was arrested and transported to the Benton County Jail.

Incidents: 12 assists, 6 traf c stops, 2 domestics, 2 medical, 2 property, 2 suspicious, 2 thefts and 9 various calls.

WHAT'S HAPPENING Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m. — 50th anniversary celebration for Petra Lutheran Church. Meal at 11:30 a.m. Concert with guitarist and vocalist Pastor Chris Christenson from LaCresent at 1 p.m. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — St. Elizabeth Church Parish Festival. Beginning with 10 a.m.

Mass, followed by children’s activities, cake walk, youth softball games, basket raf e, food stands, entertainment and more. Quilt auction at 2:30 p.m.

Gun raf e at 5 p.m. County Road 11 and 125th Ave. N.E., Foley.

Monday, June 25, 1-3 p.m. — Community CleanUp at the COP House. Snacks and light refreshments provided. 600 13th Street S., St. Cloud.

Tuesday, June 26, 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 visit http://mnsafetycenter. org or call 888-234-1294.

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Rescue Department sponsors a day of events, inTuesday, June 26, 4-6 p.m. — Rice Area Farmers cluding a parade, raf es, kids’ activities, music and Market. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Ev- reworks. Bowlus. ery Tuesday throughout the summer. Rice Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Division and Main Monday, July 2, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. Group meets the rst Street, Rice.

Monday of every month unless it falls on a holiday.

Wednesday, June 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m. — Burger The Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Main Street, Rice.

Night. The Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 Auxiliary hosts a burger night on the last Wednesday of Tuesday, July 3, 5 p.m. — St. Joseph Parish Festievery month. June proceeds will bene t Lumberjack val. Bingo, food and refreshments. “Joetown Rocks” Junior Hockey. Meat raf e beginning at 5 p.m. Sauk concert at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 10:15 p.m. St. Joseph.

Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m. — St. Joseph Parish Sauk Rapids.

Festival. Parade, followed by food and fun. Quilt Thursday, June 28, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Mar- auction at 1:30 p.m. Raf e at 3:30 p.m. St. Joseph. ket. Every Thursday throughout the summer. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First Street S., Sauk Rapids. Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m. — St. Lawrence Parish Festival in Duelm. Chicken and ham dinner, bingo, Thursday, June 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Dementia games, music and car show. Raf e at 4 p.m. 10915 Support Group. Last Thursday of every month. Duelm Road N.E., Foley.

Free and open to the public. Good Shepherd Community Fellowship Hall, 325 11th Street N., Sauk Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m. — Fourth of July PaRapids. Trained facilitator Anna Harren, annahar- rade. The biggest parade in the smallest town. Approximately 1.5-hour parade followed by legion ball, ren@gsc-mn.org. horseshoes, food, games and a craft fair. Hillman.

Thursday, June 28, 5-8 p.m. — Car Show. Free registration. Open to the public. Rockin Rolliewoods Thursday, July 5, 5-8 p.m. — Rock, Roll and Stroll. perform at 7 p.m. Rollie’s Longnecks and Rednecks, Pierz Commercial Club presents custom and classic cars and motorcycles. Free registration. Open to the 3528 Highway 23, Sauk Rapids. public. Pierz.

Saturday, June 30, 1-3 p.m. — Mighty Axe Hops Farm Tour. Tour Minnesota’s largest hops farm. Thursday, July 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great RivSummit Brewing Company will sample Lady Sip- er Regional Coin Club. Miller Auto and Marine per, a craft beer brewed with Mighty Axe hops. Free, Sports Plaza, 2930 Second Street S., St. Cloud. but register at https://mightyaxehops.com/2018- Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m. — 11th annual Testicle public-tour-schedule. Mighty Axe Hops, 8505 95th Festival. Goodfella’s Bar and Grill, 14351 78th Street N.E., Foley.

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Enhancing the curriculum SRREF aims for best education possible

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Education is a priority for many members of the Sauk Rapids and Rice communities. One group, the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation, works behind the scenes to improve education for all SRR district students.

“We are really here to enhance students’ educational opportunities, as well as to maintain a fund to work on our mission,” said Rory Cruser, incoming SRREF chair. “We want to make the classroom and educational experiences for students as great as they possibly can be. But there’s one big distinction we always are clear about: we partner with the school district, but we are our own separate entity. We maintain our own funds to support the district.”

Throughout the year, the SRREF members focus on a number of different things – fundraising, grants, marketing of the group and events. The annual Stars of the Storm, a talent showcase and fundraiser that takes place at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, is the largest event SRREF hosts.

“It is really a great event,” Cruser said. “You start to realize how much talent our students have when you watch the talent show. We also have the high school culinary students that sell their homemade dishes and desserts, which is a top-notch addition. But we are really working hard on trying to reach more people and get a

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Members of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation present an award certificate to Steven Mick (front right), high school choir director, in fall 2017. Awarding classroom grants is the SRREF’s most prominent way of supporting enhanced curriculum throughout the district.

bigger crowd than just the parents and families of the kids in the talent show. We really want this to become a premier community event.”

SRREF is known for its classroom grants which are awarded each fall and spring.

“The grants are our biggest way of supporting student’s education in a direct way,” Cruser said. “Teachers can submit an application for something they want in their classroom that goes above and beyond the curriculum. We have members of our team, along with representatives from the Initiative Foundation, review the applications, and we award grants from there.”

One of the most notable grants was awarded to Steven Mick, the high school choir director, in fall 2017. Mick asked to have an original song written for the concert choir to perform.

“It was a pretty cool grant to award,” Cruser said. “To watch them wait for the song to

be completed and then to practice it and perform it for the rst time; it was incredible.”

Cruser said SRREF has come a long way from its start.

The foundation was created in 2012 with help from former superintendent Dr. Dan Bittman.

When Bittman left the school district in 2017, the foundation had to rebuild its board and recruit volunteers from scratch.

“It was a challenging time, but we have come so far,” Cruser said. “We have a great group that is really passionate about helping out the education of our students.”

As the foundation prepares to enter another school year, they are looking for additional community members to ll vacant seats.

“We want to be able to keep the foundation going strong, to help enhance student education,” Cruser said. “But we need more members to help out.”

Cruser said the commitment is minimal, requiring 15 to 20 hours of volunteer work

Members of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation present a grant to a Pleasantview Elementary School classroom in spring 2017.

The grant was used to purchase an OSMO learning system.

for the entire year. Cruser hopes to attract people who are passionate about the foundation’s mission and education as a whole.

“I feel a strong connection to Sauk Rapids, having lived here all but two years of my

life, and I feel very connected to the school district here,” Cruser said. “I’m hoping we can nd some other people who feel the same connection to Sauk Rapids and the schools as I do.”

Garden and landscape bus tour

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation awards a grant to Colin Botten (center), a high school social studies teacher, in the fall of 2017. The SRREF works to support and enhance the education curriculum and focuses on awarding grants to help teachers go above and beyond the required curriculum.

The University of Minnesota outside of Morris. They specialize Extension Master Gardeners of in growing Minnesota native wildBenton County are excited to of owers and grasses. After taking fer a Garden and Landscape Tour a tour of the facility, the tour will to the University of Minnesota have the chance to shop. Limited West Central Research and Outspace will be available on the bus to reach Center in Morris July 19. purchase plants.

This day-long adventure will Departure will be at 7 a.m. allow you to explore the breathfrom the Shopko East parking lot in taking research display gardens at St. Cloud, returning around 5 p.m.

WCROC. For decades WCROC BY BETH BERLIN July 19. has done research trials on both Cost of the trip includes University of owers and fruits. The owers lunch. Payment must be received to MN Extension are creatively designed into athold reservation. No refunds after tractive display gardens; making July 5. For more information or to it not only a beautiful but also an educational register call the University of Minnesota Extour. Those in attendance will get a sneak peek tension in Benton County at 320-968-5077 or at new varieties that may one day be available visit z.umn.edu/MGTour. Space is limited so to purchase on the market. call and reserve your seats today.

After visiting WCROC and having lunch, the group will visit Morning Sky Greenery

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Farmers market from page 12

Emma Aschman (left) and Jean Bjerke visit with Mike Middendorf, of Pond View Ranch, June 14 at the Sauk Rapids Market. Middendorf sold fresh eggs, homemade pickles Shirley Popp (left) and Tabitha Popp interact with interested customers June 19 in Rice. and homemade sauces at the market.

The Rice Area Farmers Market was open for the first time this season Tuesday.

Gerry and Carol Kittok browse through various breads offered by Backwards Bread Company. This is the second year that Backwards Bread is selling at the Sauk Rapids Market.

Liz Meyer and Sydnee Holth, of Backwards Bread s Company, explain the process of fermenting their breads k June 14 at the Sauk Rapids Market. The company offers e a variety of breads, including cheddar, apple-cinnamon, and garlic and chive.

Terri Nelson, of Nelson Farms, packages pickled vegetables for a customer June 14 in Sauk Rapids. Nelson Farms specializes in pickled asparagus, beans and olives, among other items.

Audrey Czech, 5, tries a cracker with strawberry-rhubarb jam June 19 at the Rice Area Farmers Market in Rice.

Shirley and Tabitha Popp spent time explaining different jams and jellies to Czech as she taste-tested.

Three vendors are set up June 19 for the Rice Area Farmers Market in Rice. Baked goods, vegetables, and jams and jellies were available for purchase.

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SRPD participate in torch run

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SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Final Leg June 20. The Final Leg which took place June 18-22 allows law enforcement volunteers and athletes to carry the Flame of Hope through their communities as it makes its way to Minnesota’s summer games at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.

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Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise (from left) and officers Katy Lund and Charles Swiggum prepare for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics June 20 in Sauk Rapids. Lund and Swiggum escorted Beise while he ran with the Flame of Hope.

Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise runs while carrying the Flame of Hope June 20 in Sauk Rapids. Beise was participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Final Leg.

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Sauk Rapids police officers Charlie Swiggum (left) and Katy Lund bike outside of Rice June 20 as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Minnesota’s Special Olympics summer games take place at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sauk Rapids will meet in the Council Chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 at 6:00PM or as soon thereafter, on Monday, July 9, 2018, to conduct a public hearing for Danny’s Dugout LLC. D.B.A “Bubba’s Bar & Grill”.

This application is to consider a request for an On-Sale Liquor License with Sunday Liquor Sales, and Seasonal Outdoor Sales for Bubba’s Bar & Grill located at 736 South Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Any person wishing to express an opinion on the matter is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Inquiries should be directed to Dana Furman, Deputy Clerk at 258-5303 during normal working hours or to: Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 R-25-1B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bankvista R E S I D E N T I A L MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3251 Orchard Avenue Northeast, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190426000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Six (6), Block Two (2), Fairview Farm, according to the plat and survey thereof on le and of record in the of ce of the county recorder in and for Benton County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $130,700.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF

DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $114,162.45 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Of ce, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their

personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 21, 2019 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs.

580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES 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: 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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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

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Branding Iron, SCTCC partner for internship ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud Technical and Community College Customized Training announces its joint effort with the Minnesota Regional Training Partnership Center of Excellence to offer the Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship to meet the growing needs of employers for skilled advanced manufacturing production workers. Branding Iron in Sauk Rapids will be the rst company participant beginning

in June 2018.

The 18-month or 3,000-hour apprenticeship trains workers in a hybrid competency-based format with 2,736 hours on-the-job learning and 264 hours related classroom instruction delivered on-site with a live instructor via mediated-telepresence.

Branding Iron was established in 1938 as Huisken Meat Company, and Branding Iron was formally introduced to the world in 2013 by combin-

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ing the strengths of their three core companies: Holten Meats, Rochester Meat Company and Huisken Meat Company. The Sauk Rapids plant employs 135 people on a full-time basis and continues to grow each year.

To view details regarding the IMT Apprenticeship, companies can visit https://www. imtapprenticeship.org/ or call Tricia Simon, interim customized training director, at 320308-5682.

SAUK RAPIDS — A Sauk Rapids man was injured after a motorized bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle June 14.

Jason Fiedler, 34, was taken to the St. Cloud Hospital to be treated for injuries.

According to the Sauk Rapids Police Department, Fiedler was traveling northbound at the intersection of Second Street and Second Avenue North when struck by a vehicle driven by Dominic Castellano, 18, of Sartell, which was traveling eastbound.

Law enforcement said according to witness statements, it appeared traf c signals were red in all directions except for a green turn arrow.

Public Notices NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION Of ce of the County Auditor-Treasurer County of Benton, State of Minnesota TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING NOTICE. You are hereby noti ed that the parcels of real property described below and located in Benton County, Minnesota, are subject to forfeiture to the State of Minnesota because of the nonpayment of delinquent property taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and costs levied on those parcels. The time for redemption from forfeiture expires if redemption is not made by the later of (1) 60 days after service of this notice on all persons having an interest in the parcels or (2) 2nd Monday of May, 2018.

The following information is listed below: the names of the property owners, taxpayers and interested parties who have led their addresses under M.S. 276.041; the legal description and parcel identi cation number of each parcel; and the amount necessary to redeem a parcel as of the date listed below.

Names for the taxpayers and fee owners and those parties who have led their addresses

Parcel Number/ Legal Description

Amount Necessary to Redeem Through June 30, 2018

PATRICIA J MOORE 02.00245.01 $88.10 Sect-18 Twp-037 Range-029 .23 AC PART OF S1/2 SW1/4 COMMENCING AT SW CORNER OF SECTION 18 TH E ALONG S LINE 1721 FEET TO POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH SLY EXTENSION OF WLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD BENTON COUNTY ROAD 3 TH N ALONG RIGHT OF WAY LINE 33.47 FEET TO NLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BENTON COUNTY ROAD 43 FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING TH N ALONG WLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE 165 FT TH E 47.09 FT TO THE WLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EXISTING BENTON COUNTY ROAD THREE, TH SWLY ALONG LAST DESCRIBED RIGHT OF WAY LINE 173.80 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH NLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, TH W ALONG NLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE 40.46 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TERRY GERALD SAUER 04.00005.01 $2,409.27 Sect-01 Twp-038 Range-030 9.29 AC S 324.5 FT OF SW1/4 NW1/4 LESS E 72 FT 6 IN DAVID HECHSEL & MARIE HECHSEL 06.00365.00 $6,726.54 Sect-35 Twp-038 Range-031 .54 AC PART OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 COMMENCING 823 FT S OF NW CORNER TH E 60 FT TH S 387 FT TH WLY ALONG SHORELINE TO INTERSECTION WITH WEST LINE OF LOT 4 TH N TO POINT OF BEGINNING LESS N 100 FT SUBJECT TO INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT DAVID HECHSEL & MARIE HECHSEL 06.00366.00 Sect-35 Twp-038 Range-031 100 FT OF THE S 387 FT OF THE W 60 FT OF GOV LOT 4 DAVID HECHSEL & MARIE HECHSEL 06.00525.00 Sect-35 Twp-038 Range-031 KUEHN’S LAKE SHORE LOTS THE W 17 FT OF LOT 1 SUBJ TO EASEMENT OVER THE N 150 FT

E1/2 SW1/4 & SLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD TH E 30 FT TH S 74.6 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING TH S 50 FT TH E 92 FT TH N 50 FT TH W 92 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING WILLIAM D EVANS 08.00201.00 $1,168.88 Sect-15 Twp-037 Range-028 .45 AC BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF W LINE OF E1/2 SW1/4 & SLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD TH E 30 FT TH S 74.6 FT TH E 92 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING TH S 50 FT TH E 86 FT TH N 268 FT TO THE INTERSECTION OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD SLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TH SWLY ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY LINE APPROXIMATELY 85 FT TH S 193 FT TH W TO POINT OF BEGINNING WILLIAM D EVANS 08.00202.00 $79.16 Sect-15 Twp-037 Range-028 .18 AC BEGINNING AT INTERSECTION OF W LINE OF E 1/2 SW1/4 & S R/W LINE OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD TH E 30 FT TH S 30 FT TH E 104 FT TH N TO SLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD TH SWLY ALONG RIGHT OF WAY TO POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH W LOT LINE TH S TO POINT OF BEGINNING WILLIAM D EVANS 08.00203.00 $101.05 Sect-15 Twp-037 Range-028 .22 AC BEGINNING AT INTERSECTION OF W LINE OF E1/2 SW1/4 & SLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD TH E 30 FT TH S 30 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING TH S 104.6 FT TH E 104 FT TH N 104.6 FT TH W TO POINT OF BEGINNING WILLIAM D EVANS 08.00206.13 $197.60 Sect-15 Twp-037 Range-028 .51 AC THAT PORTION OF FORMER BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD BRANCH LINE RIGHT OF WAY LYING NWLY & SWLY OF CENTER LINE OF TRACK & NWLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT NW CORNER E1/2 SW1/4 TH S TO INTERSECTION OF SLY RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY TH NE ALONG RIGHT OF WAY APPROXIMATELY 240 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING TH CONTINUING NE APPROXIMATELY 85 FT AND ENDING WITH EASEMENT WILLIAM D EVANS 08.00206.14 $197.60 Sect-15 Twp-037 Range-028 .50 AC THAT PORTION OF FORMER BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD BRANCH LINE RIGHT OF WAY LYING NWLY OF THE FOLLOWING LINE: COMMENCING AT INTERSECTION OF E1/2 SW1/4 & SLY RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY TH NE ALONG RIGHT OF WAY 30 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING TH CONTINUING APPROX 125 FT AND ENDING WITH EASEMENT

$3,205.61

$965.74

DOUGLAS A KOSSE 08.00170.03 $14,552.03 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-028 34.69 AC PART OF N1/2 NW1/4 LYING ELY OF FOLL LINE: COMMENCING 1650 FT W OF NE CORNER TH SELY TO PT ON S LINE 1320 FT FROM SE CORNER LYING SLY OF ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY LESS E 330 FT WILLIAM D EVANS 08.00200.00 $1,314.70 Sect-15 Twp-037 Range-028 .11 AC BEGINNING AT INTERSECTION OF W LINE OF

RALPH R SCHWINGHAMMER & JUANITA B SCHWINGHAMMER 03.00154.00 $382.68 Sect-30 Twp-037 Range-028 2.98 AC THAT PORTION OF FORMER BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD BRANCH LINE RIGHT OF WAY LYING WITHIN W1/2 NW1/4 RAYMOND E DOEHLING 09.00859.00 Sect-30 Twp-036 Range-030 HIGHLAND PARK Lot-014 Block-009

$980.70

GERALD D LEASON & PATRICIA L LEASON 12.00234.00 $3,593.20 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-031 .86 AC PART OF W1/2 SW1/4 COMMENCING 579.02 FT E OF THE SW CORNER OF SECTION 14 TH NLY 1311.29 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TH NWLY 351.39 FT TH SWLY 100 FT TH SELY 375.62 FT TH NLY 102.92 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING AARON W THIELE, ALICIA A THIELE, &

CAROLYN M KLIEST RONALD W JERDECONTRACT FOR DEED 12.01143.00 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 ROSE ANNA BEACH 1ST ADDITION Lot-007 Block-001 RANDALL L IRELAND 12.01359.00 Sect-22 Twp-037 Range-031 OLTZ ESTATES Lot-001 Block-002

$11,396.53

$2,434.44

ERICK B ONDARKO & TERESA M ONDARKO 13.00228.00 $3,582.50 Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029 FOLEY’S 1ST ADDITION TO TOWN Lot-003 Block-008 & LOTS 4 & 5 LYING WLY OF THREAD OF STREAM OF STONY BROOK & WLY 1/2 OF VACATED 5TH AVE & NLY 8.8 FT OF SLY 157.6 FT OF WLY 1/2 OF VAC 5TH AVE LYING NLY OF NLY LINE OF DEWEY ST & LYING WLY OF THREAD OF STONY BROOK KELLY PURCELL 15.00289.00 Sect-29 Twp-038 Range-031 MORNINGSIDE ADDITION TO RICE Lot-020 Block-003 LEONARD J BERG 17.00272.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-007 Block-018 & PART OF VACATED LEROY ST GERALD NATHAN COUGHTRY 17.00352.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-003 Block-030 S 47 FT OF N 142 FT GERALD NATHAN COUGHTRY 17.00464.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 A A WRIGHT’S ADDN Lot-005 Block-001

$382.36

$22,359.56

$1,800.07

$9,697.68

JOHN KOLBO 17.01728.00 Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030 POINT PLEASANT Lot-016 Block-005

$8,749.93

JOHN C BENSON 17.02348.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 JONAUD ESTATES Lot-002 Block-001

$11,594.24

CLARENCE SHIPMAN 19.01148.00 $9,096.48 Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-031 RENO’S ADDN TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-008 Block-016 & LOT 9 FAILURE TO REDEEM SUCH LANDS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE LAND AND FORFEITURE TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. The amounts listed above must be paid to redeem if paid on or before June 30, 2018. Please contact the Benton County AuditorTreasurer’s Of ce to verify the amount if paid after June 30, 2018.

Inquiries about the delinquent tax proceedings described above can be made to the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer at the address listed below.

(SEAL) Witness my hand and of cial seal this 6th day of June 2018 Nadean Inman Benton County Auditor-Treasurer BENTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE P.O. BOX 129 FOLEY, MN 56329 Telephone: 320-968-50 R24-2B

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4-H camp revolves around plant party FOLEY — There was dirt, kids and laughter everywhere at the 4-H day camps June 5 in Foley and June 7 in Sauk Rapids.

Summer intern Tori Halverson with summer assistant Lexi Roberts, along with 12 4-H ambassador camp counselors threw a plant party for kids in kindergarten through grade six. The day included sampling herbs, decorating planters, taking a nature walk to identify plants, and planting vegetables, herbs and owers.

Julie Matvick from KISS (Keep It Satisfyingly Simple) farm in Hillman was the guest speaker.

Planting is a popular topic with the 96 kids attending the Foley camp and 32 kids at the Sauk Rapids camp. Each of the kids also had a chance to plant two pots to take home.

The potting soil was donated from Tri-County Organics in St. Cloud. The plants were donated by KISS farm of Hillman.

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Fifth grade student Sidney Rice (left) and third grade student Reese Miller, both of Foley, enjoy decorating pots at the 4-H Plant Party Day Camp in Foley June 5. The children also learned how to identify different plants and sampled herbs.

Ana Malikowski (left) and Makayla Benc show off their artistic abilities on their planters at the Foley 4-H Plant Party Day Camp June 5. Each child who attended was able to bring home two planters.

Kraig Rudolph (left) and 4-H member Carley Roberts decorate planters at the 4-H Plant Party Day Camp in Foley June 5. Decorating was one of many sessions at the camp.

Benton County 4-H summer assistant Lexi Roberts (left) helps a day camp participant put hand prints on a large tank that will be displayed Josiah Brinkman (from left), Patrick Eichers and Eli Radenbacher decorate planters at the Sauk Rapids during the Benton County Fair. The fair takes place July 30 through Aug. 4-H Plant Party June 7. The 4-H camp was open to students in grades three through six.

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Minnesota Dance Ensemble holding auditions

The Minnesota Dance Ensemble is holding company auditions at 10 a.m. Aug. 19 at Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud.

Interested dancers should reserve a spot by contacting Samantha Collen at sammy_ russia@yahoo.com. Dancers should come to the audition with their resume and headshot and a prepared 1- to 2-minute solo in the style of their choice.

Dancers auditioning for a company spot must be at least 18 years old. Dancers 14 to 17 years old may audition for a trainee position with the possibility of performing with the company.

Company members are expected to make a one-year commitment. The company performs 8-10 times per year, and rehearsals are held most Sundays and Thursdays. Dancers are paid a small stipend annually.

For more information about MDE visit their Facebook page or website, www. minnesotadanceensemble.com.

(Above) Benton County 4-H Summer Intern Tori Halverson brings leaves of herbs for kids to sample during the Sauk Rapids 4-H Plant Party Day Camp June 7. Thirty-two children attended the camp.

(Right) Preston Kalway (left) decorates his pot with the help of Benton County 4-H member Morgan Molitor at the Foley 4-H Plant Party Day Camp June 5.

Ninety-six children attended the camp at the Foley location.

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 5, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 5, 2018 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle, Ed Popp, Warren Peschl and Jake Bauerly present.

Call to order by Chair Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag.

Peschl/McMahon unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

Jim Janson (9003 Mayhew Lake Road NE, Sauk Rapids) was present under Open Forum, stating that he has become aware that he needs a permit to replace a garage on his property; because the replacement garage is two feet closer to the road than the original garage, he needs a variance. Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, explained that, since the construction began prior to the permit, the fee is doubled. She clari ed that the appeal process for denial of a variance goes to a higher court; however, an appeal of the fee would go to the County Board.

Consent Agenda item #7 was “pulled” for further discussion later in the meeting. Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to approve the remaining Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2018 as written; 2) accept and le Management Team Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2018 as written; 3) accept and le Administrator’s Report/Monthly Financial Report as written; 4) accept the closed session summary to evaluate the performance of an individual subject to County Board authority as follows: “During the closed session, the County Board evaluated the performance of County Engineer Chris Byrd. The County Board discussed turnover in the Department over the past ve years, possible reasons why employees have left and what could be changed to potentially reduce turnover. The County Board directed the County Engineer to prepare a plan for how he can address concerns raised during the closed session and to present that plan to the County Board. Major areas raised included communication, staff acknowledgement, holding employees accountable for their conduct and creating a respectful work environment.

Also at the closed session, the County Board af rmed the reporting relationship between the County Engineer and the County Administrator”; 5) adopt the 2019 Budget Development Calendar and Budget Development Guidelines as presented; 6) approve contract with RTVision, Inc. for TimecardBasic Solution, and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) adopt Resolution 2018-#20, accepting donation of a K9 protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign; and 9) accept donation from the Drug Awareness Resistance Education Fund of Central Minnesota Community Foundation to purchase supplies for the local D.A.R.E. Program.

Chris Byrd, County Engineer, reported that three bids were received for the seasonal gravel crushing project; the lowest responsible bidder was Wm. D. Scepaniak, Inc. of Holding ford, MN at a bid of $83,400 for 30,000 cubic yards—26% below the Engineer’s Estimate. Bauerly suggested increasing the crushing quantity due to the lower than estimated price. Buerkle/McMahon unanimous to approve the bids and award a construction contract to Wm. D. Scepaniak, Inc. Byrd explained that it was originally determined that the County would sell bonds to fund the Dewey Street reconstruction project within the City of Foley; those bonds would be repaid using the State Aid annual allotment for municipal construction. Byrd stated his belief that, with recent bid results being less than budgeted, along with other factors, this project could be funded by “advancing” the County’s State Aid allotment; the bene t of this funding plan is avoidance of paying interest and bond issuance fees (estimate of $45,000 in issuance fees for a $1.1 million bond issuance, and about $95,000 in interest over the life of the debt). He noted that MN Statutes allow counties to request an advancement of construction funds when approved State Aid construction projects exceed the available balance for that construction year; this would

require adoption of a resolution by the Board. Byrd clari ed that no State Aid projects are anticipated in construction year 2019. Buerkle/Bauerly to adopt Resolution 2018-#21, requesting the Commissioner of Transportation to advance construction funds, and authorize the Chair to sign. Bauerly inquired about advancing municipal state aid rather than regular state aid. Byrd noted that the resolution references a “mix” of regular and municipal projects; for simplicity and accounting, he is proposing that funding needed in excess of municipal funding come from regular construction. He clari ed that when the municipal construction balance exceeds the two-year allotment, those excess municipal funds may be transferred back to regular state aid; transfer of municipal funds above the excess would require agreement from the small cities. Byrd commented “…after we “let” and award a construction contract…we can specify what accounts the funding will come from…municipal or regular state aid…it’s all in the accounting between state aid and our highway accountant…” Motion carried unanimously.

Byrd explained that, due to staff turnover in the Engineering Technician position, the Public Works Department issued a Request for Proposals to seek the services of a professional engineering consultant who would be responsible for the design and completion of construction plans for the reconstruction of CR 78. He indicated that ve proposals were received; based on staff review of the proposers’ quali cations, expertise, and allocation of time, he is recommending awarding the professional services agreement to KLJ of Fargo, North Dakota at an estimated cost of $136,713.34. Brief discussion ensued regarding the cost of contracting out the design work versus the cost of doing the work in-house if there were adequate engineering technician staff. Byrd stated a long-term goal of doing the inspections in-house. McMahon/ Peschl unanimous to award the Professional Services Agreement to KLJ, pending satisfactory approval from the Benton County Attorney’s Of ce.

Byrd explained that the recent departure of an Engineering Technician has created a need for someone to perform duties, such as construction staking, for the CSAH 29 project; with that in mind, Byrd has contacted SEH, who already have their surveyor on this project staking the city water and sewer lines and city streets. Byrd stated his estimate of SEH time that would be needed for the remainder of the project—15 hours per week, with 20 weeks remaining in the project; SEH estimate for the remaining project work is $75,000. Byrd stated his desire to move forward with an agreement with SEH as soon as possible. Bauerly/McMahon unanimous to give the County Engineer latitude, up to $100,000, to secure engineering services to “keep this job on track”.

Byrd reported that the Technical Evaluation Panel met yesterday to discuss the upcoming drawdown of Little Rock Lake, stating “…we have one more hurdle to cross…that’s the Corps of Engineers…we are trying to impress upon the Corps that it is in everyone’s best interest to reconstruct the road when this drawdown happens…”

Byrd provided an update on the recruitment process for the vacant Engineering Technician positions.

Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, informed the Board that the Department of Development has been in the process of updating the solid waste ordinance for several years; the Solid Waste Advisory Committee is recommending that the County enter into a contract with Wenck Associates, Inc. to update the ordinance in a manner coinciding with the update of the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code (with a deadline of January 1, 2019). Achman stated an estimated cost of $12,133 to complete the update; the Committee recommends use of SCORE funding for the update.

Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to approve a contract with Wenck Associates, Inc. to complete the update of Solid Waste Ordinance No. 162, and authorize the Chair to sign.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:38 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular Board meeting was reconvened at 9:56 AM. Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that, in January 2018, Watab Township agreed to contract with Ben-

ton County for local assessing services, rather than continuing to hire its own local assessor. He noted that, under the agreement, the Township pays the County $8.50 per parcel annually; the County is then obligated to secure the services of a quali ed local assessor, who is paid $6.50 per parcel. Peschl/ Bauerly unanimous to approve a local assessing agreement with Watab Township for the period of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2023, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Headley reported that Interim County Assessor, Steve Behrenbrinker, recommends entering into a contract with Erik Skogquist to provide local assessing services for Watab Township; Skogquist is a Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor and is currently contracted by Mayhew Lake Township directly as their local assessor. Headley stated that the agreement provides compensation of $6.50 per parcel in Watab Township, with a requirement that the local assessor inspect no less than 20% of all parcels per year (by state law, all parcels must be inspected no less than once every ve years). He noted that, per consensus of the Board, the liability insurance requirement has been reduced from $1.5 million to $1 million.

McMahon/Buerkle unanimous to approve a local assessing contract for Watab Township with Erik Skogquist for assessment years 2019, 2020 and 2021, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Headley noted Interim County Assessor Steve Behrenbrinker’s recommendation to enter into a contract with Tim Jacobs to provide local assessing services for Graham Township; Jacobs is a Certi ed Minnesota Assessor and previously worked in the Benton County Assessor’s Of ce as a Staff Appraiser. Headley pointed out that the agreement provides compensation of $6.00 per parcel (Graham Township will pay the County $8.00 per parcel), with a requirement that the local assessor inspect no less than 20% of all parcels per year; the liability insurance requirement has been reduced from $1.5 million to $1 million per consensus of the Board. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve a local assessing contract for Graham Township with Tim Jacobs, for assessment years 2019, 2020 and 2021, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Phil Miller, County Attorney, was present to address Consent Agenda item #7—renewal of three-year contract with Anoka County, Midwest Medical Examiner’s Of ce. Miller reported that he has not received any complaints with regard to response times; it is his belief that the current process is more ef cient than the former Death Scene Field Investigator program. Miller indicated that he is very pleased with the services provided by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Of ce.

Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to approve the three-year contract renewal with Anoka County, Midwest Medical Examiner’s Of ce, at an annual rate of $40,000, to be paid on a quarterly basis, and authorize the Chair to sign, said contract to start January 1, 2019 and expire December 31, 2021.

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

Under Commissioner Concerns, Peschl noted that St. George Township has received Benton County’s check and may reject the payment (relates to an issue with one of the local contracted assessors who provided very minimal assessing services for St. George Township).

Under Commissioner Concerns, Bauerly asked for an update with regard to the county’s current self-insured health plan (Benton County moved from fully-insured to self-insured as of January 1, 2018).

Under Commissioner Concerns, Peschl requested an update from Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, with regard to the Jim Janson variance/permit issue brought forth under today’s Open Forum.

Buerkle/Peschl unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: July 27, Strategic Planning.

McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to adjourn at 10:29 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-25-1B

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 (1) List the exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Holgaard’s Custom Canvas.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 1260 Tenth Street North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(3) List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address:___________.

(4) 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 of ce address: G & J Awning Metro, Inc., 1260 Tenth Street North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(5) This certi cate is an amendment of Certi cate of Assumed Name File Number: 661454000021 Originally led on: 03/18/2013 (6) 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 elds, 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.

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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes ,Chapter 333 (1) List the exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Holgaard’s Custom Canvas & Awning.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 1260 Tenth Street North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(3) List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address:___________.

(4) 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 of ce address: G & J Awning Metro, Inc., 1260 Tenth Street North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(5) This certi cate is an amendment of Certi cate of Assumed Name File Number: 661440800025 Originally led on: 03/18/2013 (6) 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 elds, 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.

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Benton County Highway Department CLOSING DATE: July 6, 2017 Foley, Minnesota Bituminous Overlay of Various Locations ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 CST on July 6, 2018, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Nadean Inman, County Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the Bituminous Overlay of Various Locations PROJECT NO.: 005-2018BO LOCATION: Various Locations TYPE OF WORK: Bituminous Overlay The major items of work are approximately: 12,742 Ton, Type 9.5 Wearing Course Mixture (2,B).

Proposal, Plans and Speci cations may be examined and obtained for $10 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 reserve the right to award the contract to serve the best interest of Benton County.

Dated at Foley, Minnesota on June 6, 2018.

Nadean Inman Benton County Auditor/Treasurer

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SPORTS

More than 100 youth participate in Bob Cross Day

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The Sauk Rapids Youth Baseball Association hosted its annual Bob Cross Day event June 9 in Sauk Rapids. One-hundred fourteen members from three age levels participated in the events at Bob Cross Park. Each player had their name announced as they took to the field where St. Cloud Rox team members and mascot Chisel greeted them with a high-five. Participants received door prizes and goodie bags before taking part in their respective games.

Tyler Metcalf throws a ball at the Bob Cross Day event June 9 in Sauk Rapids.

Metcalf plays ball through the Sauk Rapids Youth Baseball Association.

Kellan Rogholt runs to base June 9 in Sauk Rapids.

Rogholt was one of 114 youth who participated in the Sauk Rapids Youth Baseball Association’s annual Bob Cross Day event.

Maddox Shay leans back to make a throw at the annual Bob Cross Day event June 9 in Sauk Rapids. The event is hosted by the Sauk Rapids Youth Baseball Association.

A table sport I have never been into playing sports myself much, despite being a fully vested sports reporter and caring way too much about a game at some points.

I will occasionally shoot some hoops or swing a baseball bat. But that has been it, at least until recently.

About a month and a half ago, I took up an unlikely sport, one that I never thought I would be good at. That sport is ping-pong.

Some may not call it a sport, but I know I sure sweat when I am trying to beat my ancé at a game. Lately, it has become an incredible pastime for us.

Each night, we like to play at least one game. It allows us to unwind and relax,

to laugh and have a good I say I still am far from pertime. We de nitely have fect. I still completely miss the laughing part down, the table at times and there as we both tend to make are plenty of times that the stupid mistakes or try to ball runs right into the net, do ridiculous shots. Somebut I de nitely enjoy it. times, we are laughing and My ancé would tell we cannot really remember you he believes I have a what made us start laugh- BY ANNA SALDANA wicked serve and that I ing in the rst place. I have somehow manage to get the de nitely reached my relaball past him on lucky shots, tionship goals there. but he gets a fair amount of points as Anyway, slowly, over the course of well. the month and a half my ancé and I About two weeks into playing pinghave been playing, I have been getting pong, we decided to try our hand at the better and more skilled at hitting the full court version – tennis. We de nitely ping-pong ball around. Trust me when play without rules, but we would rather

count to 21 than try and memorize all of the rules of tennis. We have not had too many opportunities to play tennis at this point, due to work, planning a wedding and all of life’s other responsibilities, so when we do, we want a low-key match where we can talk about whatever is going on rather than focusing on the game.

I am more active in sports now than I ever have been, or at least in a long time. But for my ancé and I it is more of a recreational pastime and a way for us to make memories together than about the game.

This is one time I will be on the court or next to the table, rather than on the sidelines.

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Cyclones push past Fort Ripley

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids Cyclones earned a 6-1 win June 20 over the Fort Ripley Rebels. The Cyclones started things off early with a run in the rst, but then scored four of their six runs in the bottom of the fth.

Paul Schlangen whirled a sacri ce y to center in the rst inning, bringing Bjorn Hanson across the plate.

It was Hanson that started the scoring in the fth, nailing a strong line drive to center eld and bringing Cole Fuecker home. Mat Meyer singled a hard grounder to third in the following play, scoring Luis Massa. David Kroger brought Hanson home before Schlangen had a replica of his rstinning y, scoring Meyer.

The Cyclones let one Rebel run through in the top of the seventh before answering with another run of their own. Schlangen brought Meyer home on a y ball to left eld.

Nate Freihammer sealed the win for the Cyclones on the mound, pitching six innings with only ve hits and three strikeouts. Kroger, Massa and Kyle Boser each stepped in for relief for an inning each. Boser added another two strikeouts.

Batting: Massa 1R, 1H; Hanson 2R, 1H, 1RBI, 1BB; Meyer 2R, 2H, 1RBI; Kroger 3H, 1RBI; Schlangen 2H, 3RBI; Fuecker 1R, 1H. Pitching: Freihammer 6IP, 5H, 1R, 1ER, 3K; Kroger 1IP, 1H; Boser 2K. PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA

Luis Massa crosses home plate as he watches the ball get thrown in from the outfield June 20 in Sauk Rapids. Massa had one hit during the game against Fort Ripley.

Nate Freihammer whirls a pitch toward home plate June 20 at Bob Cross Park. Freihammer earned three strikeouts in six innings against Fort Ripley.

Mat Meyer stands in the batter’s box, waiting for his first pitch June 20 in Sauk Rapids. The Cyclones earned a 6-1 win over the Fort Ripley Rebels.

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Alison Smelter, Benton County Dairy Princess, stands with her show heifer, Holiday, June 18 at her uncle Jason Smelter’s dairy farm in Sauk Rapids. This is the second year Smelter has been involved with the Benton County American Dairy Association program.

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“Twelve years ago, I started to work for my uncle,” Smelter said. “My favorite part is feeding. [The heifers] always look so excited and come to you.

I like to be around them.”

Smelter’s uncle, Jason Smelter, milks 59 cows

near Sauk Rapids.

“I milk cows and feed calves,” said Smelter about her responsibilities on the dairy farm. “I also make sure the calves and cows are healthy by taking a lot of temperatures.”

Smelter graduated from Sauk Rapids-Rice

High School with plans to attend St. Cloud State University for biomedicine and veterinary medicine.

“After college, I hope to transfer to the University of Minnesota to be a large animal vet,” Smelter

SAUK RAPIDS — Growing up on her grandparents’ dairy farm, Alison Smelter had an early interest for animals.

Today, she uses Smelter page 24 that interest to share her knowledge of the dairy industry with the public as a Benton County Dairy Princess.

“I love speaking to the community,” Smelter said.

“Little kids and parents, everyone loves dairy products.”

Smelter, of Sauk Rapids, is the daughter of Melissa Smelter and Joseph Bromenschenkel.

She grew up on her grandparents’, Sandy and John Smelter’s, dairy farm, where they milked 30 cows near Sauk Rapids.

Although Smelter’s grandparents sold the cows two years ago, that did not stop Smelter from dairy farming. At the time, she was already working PHOTO BY ABBY HOPP on a different farm – the Alison Smelter is a 2018-19 Benton County Dairy Princess. Smelter works on her uncle’s same farm she works on farm in Sauk Rapids.

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