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Medicare Cost plans to be eliminated Recipients must re-enroll beginning Oct. 15

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SARTELL — People over the age of 65 and those with disabilities may have one more task to check off their list by the end of 2018. Medicare is undergoing revisions, requiring some recipients with cost-share plans to enroll in alternative coverage.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

• Mortgage Foreclosure Hovey - pg. 8 • Mortgage Foreclosure Breitbach - pg. 8 • Mortgage Foreclosure Stein - pg. 8 • Amendment to Assumed Name - Reimann’s Crafty Creations - pg. 7 • Benton County Reg. Meeting Minutes, Sept. 18, 2018 - pg. 7 • Benton County Notice of Public Hearing - pg. 9 • Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation - pg. 4B

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Credit union coming to Sauk Rapids

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD — A building in downtown Sauk Rapids will gain an occupant come spring 2019. The building located at 205 Second Ave. N. will soon be home to the newest branch of St. Cloud Federal Credit Union.

“We are very excited to be there,” said Jed Meyer, president and CEO of the company. “A little over 2,000 of our members are in the Sauk Rapids and Rice area, so we are excited to be able to offer them our services with a location closer to them.”

The St. Cloud Federal Credit Union was founded in 1930 by postal workers in St. Cloud. In the late 2000s, they became a tricounty charter and partnered with the city of St. Cloud.

The credit union has almost 20,000 members throughout the tri-county area and has locations in downtown St. Cloud, near the intersection of Division Street and 33rd Avenue, and on Pinecone Road in Sartell. Since joining the organization four years ago, Meyer has made Sauk Rapids the next priority.

“It feels like a community we really want to be a part of in a more direct way,” Meyer said. “It also allows us a location on the east side of the Mississippi

River, which is something I feel is important.”

The organization prides itself on being involved in the communities they serve and is already involved in Sauk Rapids.

“We have been a major sponsor of the Tanner’s Team 5K for a few years now,” Meyer said. “It is a great way for us to have community involvement.

We plan on adding much more involvement once we open our branch there because we know the importance of being involved and having a presence in the community.”

Originally, the bank was looking at building next door to its new location but felt their end selection was perfect.

“It’s in the heart of downtown and very accessible for our members,” Meyer said. “We felt we couldn’t pass up the location, so we took advantage of it.”

The branch is expected to be opened by March.

“We are excited to be there,” Meyer said. “Sauk Rapids is a thriving community and we want to get in on that. Our members have been asking for this location, and we are excited to open our doors with an opportunity to enrich our mission to make a meaningful difference for PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER our members, our employ- Jed Meyer, president and CEO, stands in front of the Sartell location of the St. Cloud ees and our communities.” Federal Credit Union Oct. 2. The credit union recently announced they will be opening a branch in Sauk Rapids in spring 2019.

WACOSA a mbassador Beise finds work, friendships through non-profit service

BY ANNA HINKMEYER STAFF WRITER

WAITE PARK — Hannah Beise is always smiling, laughing and eager to do what she can.

She enjoys spending time with her friends and her boyfriend, Cory.

It is the place where Beise met Cory and her friends that has changed her life.

Beise works as a client for WACOSA, a nonPHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER profit organization workHannah Beise spends time cutting rope insulation Oct. 2 in Waite Park. The task is often ing to improve the lives part of her job at WACOSA, where she works two days a week. of those with disabili-

ties. WACOSA currently serves 590 clients. Beise began work with the organization June 3, 2013.

“I love being here,” Beise said. “I get to learn new things and spend time with my friends.”

Beise was born with Down syndrome, a genetic chromosome 21 disorder that causes developmental and intellectual delays. She attended school in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, as well as being a part of the Bridges program at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School for four years after graduation.

While Beise is involved with WACOSA,

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Homecoming PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Team members Zoe Stier (left) and Carmella Leischke dance while preparing for the homecoming parade Sept.

28 in Sauk Rapids. The dance team was one of a handful of activities to walk in the parade.

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools students – Cullen Krueger (front, from left), Landon Lunser and Tyler Hemker; (middle, from left) Connor Hemker, Brady Posch, Mason Wiebusch, Staci Meyer, Chase Christensen, Blake Merriman, Cayden Christensen, Cody Comstock and Dererk Durant; (back, from left) Bryson Norsten, Reid Lunser, Eil Huinker, Riley Weinand, Brandon Bokelman and Calvin Comstock – come together to tailgate in the parking lot of Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School before the homecoming parade and football game Sept. 28 in Sauk Rapids. The students showed their Storm pride with green and gold attire.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Delia Gustafson (from left), Ava Athman, Campbell Arndt, Brooke Mushatt and Jordyn Lee stand near the sidelines of the football field Sept. 28 to cheer on the Storm. The five participated in school spirit day with green and gold apparel.

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Just as the work is important to Beise, so are the friendships. Many of Beise’s good friends work at WACOSA with her.

“We are like our own community here,” Welle said. “All of our clients enjoy working with others like them and being able to talk as they work.

They often talk about their lives outside of WACOSA, too. ... They all value their friendships.”

Welle enjoys working with Beise due to her determination and desire to overcome any challenge, just as Beise has done since the day she was born.

“Hannah is so driven and focused, but she knows how to have fun,”

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Hannah Beise stands outside of WACOSA Oct. 2. Beise works at the nonprofit but is also part of their supported community employment as an employee at Manea’s Meats in Sauk Rapids.

According to Paul Hamilton, founder of Medicare Insurance Advisors in Sartell, Medicare Cost plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Partners and Medica will no longer be valid after Dec. 31.

Therefore, 14,000 people within Benton and Stearns counties alone could be without health care insurance come Jan. 1, 2019.

“Everything is switching over to Medicare Advantage under part C,” said Paul, who operates Medicare Insurance Advisors with his wife, Patricia. “They can either choose a Medicare Advantage plan or they can buy a supplement (to Medicare part A and B).”

The Cost plan transition is estimated to affect 350,000 Minnesotans. Those who had previously been enrolled in Cost plans will need to convert to an alternative plan during the annual election period of Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

Impacted members likely received notification by mail in August of their plan expiration. But some people may not realize the urgency or legitimacy of the situation due to the rising number of scams and amount of marketing mail pieces sent by national carriers, Paul said.

“I can’t imagine how anybody knows what is real and what is not real, and what they are supposed to do,” said Paul, who has worked with Medicare insurance for more than 10 years. “It is very confusing for these people, plus there are a lot of out-of-state agents coming in.”

Paul recommends impacted residents consult with a localized agent, who specializes in Medicare insurance to find the best option for them. He also recommends people analyze their situation and take advantage of a benefit of the transition.

“They are getting a one-time opportunity to buy a Medicare supplement plan with no health questions,” Paul said. “Most people have to qualify for Medicare supplement based on their health.

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Beginning Jan. 1, Cost-plan recipients who have not selected will be automatically enrolled in Medicare plan A and B. Recipients will also have a special election period that continues through Feb. 28 to make an alternative selection. Yet, it is recommended people make a switch prior to the New Year.

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Paul agreed.

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more recent years, Beise spends most of her time at WACOSA on-site, from front where she helps with she is not there every spacers and cutting rope day as some clients are. insulation for Electrolux Since July 2017, Beise refrigerators and freezhas been employed at ers.

Manea’s Meats in Sauk “We have several Rapids, where she cleans businesses, Electrolux the storefront and helps being one, that support package breads and des- what we do here,” Welle serts. said. “They want to give Her job at Manea’s our clients the opportuniMeats is facilitated ties to gain job and life through WACOSA. skills, sharing our mis“At WACOSA, we sion.” serve individuals on site, One of the biggest but also through sup- aspects to WACOSA is ported community em- serving all of their clients ployment,” said Lynn and ensuring each one Welle, Beise’s supervi- can do any job in-house. sor. “Hannah has done “We have jigs at each so well that she has been of our stations to help our able to work off-site. She clients,” Welle said. “We is actually up to three want to make sure that days a week at Manea’s.” someone who may have When Beise first cerebral palsy and use started working at Ma- of only one hand can do nea’s, Welle the same jobs spent time as someone with her dowho is ableing one-onbodied like one trainHannah.” ing until she “At Wacosa, A s had a good Beise has we serve grasp of the progressed individuals job. Welle through her also comes employon site, but to Manea’s at WAalso through ment with Hannah COSA, as once a month well as Masupported as a longnea’s, Welle community term support, has seen a e n s u r i n g employment.” great deal of everything - Lynn Welle change. is going “Hannah smoothly. has really grown since Throughout her time at she started,” Welle said.

WACOSA, Beise has “She does really well at worked various jobs, working through chalincluding cleaning bath- lenges in a positive way, rooms at RJ’s American taking critique and critiGrill, St. Cloud Orthope- cism well and focusing dics and the Paramount on the task she is workCenter for the Arts. In ing on. She loves coming

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Gardening in spite of the cold The frost prediction last week is a reminder that fall is now here, and keeping our gardens growing will be a challenge. Frosts are hit and miss affairs. Each gardening area may be a mini-climate, meaning local conditions may make your garden more or less likely to

BY LINDA G. suffer from frost. Frost starts when TENNESON dew, which is the humidity in the Green and air, is condensed back into water Growing in when it meets the cooler soil. VisBenton County ible frost is seen when dew has frozen. How cold the air becomes and where that cold air goes makes a difference in our gardens. Cold air moves downhill, so a garden on a hill may not have frost damage while a garden in a lower area does. Lakes, as large bodies of water, change temperature slowly and can keep the land around them a bit warmer in the fall. The shortening of day length in the fall also contributes to frost because there is less sunlight to warm the soil each day.

When the air temperature is below freezing, ice crystals form on the surface of the plant cells. This causes water to be drawn out of the cells through the cell membranes. The plant then becomes dehydrated. If the frost does not last too long, the plant may recover. A hard freeze causes the water inside the cells of tender plants to freeze. Water expands as it freezes, and the expansion causes internal damage to plants. Trees, hardy shrubs and perennials are able to resist the damage caused by freezing, but even they may suffer when there is a warm period in mid-winter followed by extreme cold. Keeping your plants well-watered until the ground has frozen helps their survival over winter freeze and thaw cycles.

Frost is usually seen as a feathery white film that covers everything outdoors. One author defines it as “the sudden and untimely onset of temporary freezing temperatures that injure your garden plants during the gardening season.” Frost may be considered light when the temperature dips to 29 degrees, moderate at 25 degrees or severe at anything lower than 25 degrees. The severity of a frost is relevant only in relation to the tenderness of our plants. Some survive light frosts while others do not.

Most annual plants and some vegetables die after a frost while many of our perennials are hardy enough to keep on growing even if the temperature temporarily sinks below 32 degrees.

Plants may be covered when frost is expected to keep them surrounded with a layer of warm air. Fabric covers work best because the cold air cools the cover. If the cover also touches the plants underneath it, those points where it touches are likely to freeze. Fabric does not conduct the cold as plastic tarps or other materials do. So, it is safer for use as temporary frost protection. If you must use plastic covers, construct some kind of framework that will keep the plastic from actually touching the plants, then the cold will not be conducted. Paper bags placed upside down over plants may also provide nighttime frost protection, if the bags can be anchored to keep them from blowing away in the wind.

Cold frames are another way to protect plants and extend the length of the growing season. A variation on the cold frame idea is to pot up plants you want to keep growing in the fall and place the pots in a wagon or wheelbarrow. Move the wagon outdoors in the day time and indoors at night. Until the daytime temperature becomes too cold, your gardening season can be lengthened.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

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EDITORIAL

Worship music reveals God’s truths Oh, when the lyrics of a song hit you ness, do not set aside days for quiet lest it hard. Music is so powerful because God crebecomes a trap, detracting the need for daily ated music. It is there for us no matter our quiet time with God. Rather, let the waiting mood and should ultimately direct our gaze sanctify you – set you apart from sin and upward to His glory. Music is so powerful, so make you holy, while you worship Him. of course the enemy would want to use it to And let the noisy, busy and hurried times take our focus away from our Creator and diwork around daily worship of our Creator, rect our gaze anywhere else. who we are to glorify.

Thankfully on Sunday, I found myself “There are not three levels of spiritual sitting in church on time for worship. The life – worship, waiting and work,” said OsSunday before, upon arriving at church with BY MERCY NYGAARD wald Chambers. “God’s idea is the three my husband still recovering from surgery, I should go together as one. They were alLife by Faith wrestled my 2-year-old to stay put as he kept ways together in the life of our Lord and in escaping, and I missed worship. This time, perfect harmony. It is a discipline that must grateful and ready, I listened well. Lyrics were be developed, it will not happen overnight.” sung.

There are many ways to worship God. Singing, read“I wait for You and my soul finds rest in my selfish- ing His word, serving, and communion. Remember why ness; You show me grace. I worship You, and my heart you are doing, what you are doing, while you are doing it. cries glory hallelujah, Father you’re here,” said the song If I am wrangling a 2-year-old in the beginning of church “My Hope is You” by April Geesbreght.” or cleaning up his food he tossed all over the room and As the Lord has shown me, drawing my strength from doubt creeps in, I must remember I am serving and worHim every morning takes an act of obedience and helps shiping as long as I am doing it unto the Lord. I am very squelch the attacks from the enemy throughout the day. thankful for worship music to remind me of God’s truths.

Without it, I humbly confess, I grew selfish and bitter.

Meeting with God never returns void.

When you feel like you are waiting to hear from God “I meet with You, and my soul sings out. As Your or waiting for Him to use you, do not busy yourself with word thaws doubt away. I sing to You, and my heart cries things in the waiting. When you are in a time of busy- Holy. Hallelujah, Father, You’re near.”

Preventing scams 201 Educating the public on the topic of avoiddefense is to have unusual challenge quesing scams is a priority of the Benton County tions in your online accounts. Choose or Sheriff’s Office. Thankfully, people can avoid create questions that are creative and would being taken by almost all scams by following be unusual for anyone to bring up in converthe simple rule: Never give money or personal sation. The person you are getting to know information to someone who contacts you unmight be genuinely interested in what your expectedly, regardless of who they say they favorite color is; however, it would be pretty are. This advice is the equivalent of preventing unusual for this same person to ask which scams 101. The topic of this writing covers those compass direction you face in the shower at scams that may be a bit more sophisticated and home. These criminals may also attempt to not so obvious. We will call today’s topic preconvince you to divulge personal informaBY TROY HECK venting scams 201. such as your social security number, Benton County Sheriff tion Most criminals conducting scams work credit card number or banking information. a numbers game. They concoct a thinly veiled These should be red flag questions regardless reason for seeking money or information from people and of how helpful the person sounds. contact as many people as possible hoping they can find Next, we have the long con artists. These criminals that small fraction who will fall victim to their crime. Just are going to work to establish a relationship with their as troublesome though are the few criminals out there who victim and over time steal the victim’s money through employ more crafty methods. They work hard to convince swindle, lies and deception. They typically seek to gain you they are who they purport to be; whether that be a ser- the victim’s confidence and then spin a sad tale of woe or vice tech for your cable company, an employee from your misfortune. Once they believe they have gained the viccredit card company or perhaps the seemingly nice person tim’s trust, the criminal will seek the victim’s financial you met online. They are hoping to get you to lower your help or access to the victim’s finances. This criminal will guard by being friendly, helpful or perhaps even roman- consistently have some problem that needs the victim’s tic. However they too are seeking your money or personal attention and financial assistance. Many people have fallinformation. These criminals fall into one of two catego- en victim to these long con games only to find their bank ries. accounts depleted and their supposed friend or romantic First, we have the information miners. They may be- partner suddenly gone. To protect themselves, people gin by asking seemingly innocent questions about your should be wary of those who are consistently in need of life. What street did you grow up on? What was the name their financial help and should not give financial informaof your first pet? Where did you go to high school? If these tion or access to individuals they have only recently met. questions sound vaguely familiar, you have likely recent- Also, be on alert for signs that someone you know may be ly registered for an online account somewhere as these in an exploitative relationship and talk with them about are common challenge questions found online. With the your concerns. answers to these questions, criminals are one step closer As Minnesotans, it is our nature to be trusting and to resetting your passwords and gaining access to your helpful. While I am not suggesting we all become cynonline accounts. While these folks work hard to disguise ics and look at everyone as a potential criminal, a phrase their personal questions, the best defense against them is made famous by President Reagan applies when attemptto be alert for seemingly out of context personal ques- ing to discover one of these less obvious scams, “trust, tions. If you are not sure why the person would be asking but verify.” for this information, do not give it to them. The next best Advertising: Our ad takers have no authority to bind this newspaper, and only publication of an advertisement shall constitute final acceptance of the advertiser’s order.

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BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The Rice City Council approved the purchase of a new truck for the public works department Oct. 1. The vehicle was a budgeted expense for this year.

Public works will receive a 2019 Ford F250 three-quarter ton pickup which will be ordered through Tenvoorde Ford, of St. Cloud. The vehicle will cost $28,978 as well as applicable tax, title and license fees. Tenvoorde

matched the state bid; other dealerships were asked to provide bids but did not submit information.

The vehicle is an upgrade from the current half-ton vehicle. After discussion, the council members approved the heavier vehicle with hopes to also purchase a plow attachment for the vehicle. The additional equipment is estimated to cost roughly $5,000; bids will be requested as well as seeking information from area businesses whom already have equipment for sale.

In other council news: - Approved a gambling permit for the Rice Firefighters Association.

The group will host its annual turkey bingo event at the Old Village Hall Nov. 16.

- Personnel evaluations will take place at 5 p.m. Nov. 19 for police chief Ross Hamann, public works director Mark Sauer, treasurer Sheri Johnson and clerk Julie Fandel.

- The council met prior to the meeting for a budget work session.

They will resume the session at 6 p.m. Nov. 5 to finish their discussions on the 2019 budget, as well as the water sewer fund.

- A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 15 for residents to have the opportunity to comment on three ordinance amendments. The council will act on city code regarding raising chickens within city limits, park dedication and fines for weed nuisance ordinance violations.

County receives unmodified opinion in audit

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

FOLEY — Benton County received good news at the Oct. 2 meeting. The firm, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, gave an unmodified clean opinion on the county’s latest audit.

Principal of the audit team, Doug Host, presented the information. Host said the county reflects an unrestricted fund balance of more than six months expenditures to draw upon, whereas the Minnesota State Auditor’s Office recommends county’s secure no less than five months.

“Its stable, healthy, consistent …” Host said. “It demonstrates stability, and ultimately your fund balance position is strong.”

Overall Host said Benton County’s revenues were

up about 2.5 percent while expenditures up 2 percent.

“I would say 2017 was a good year for the general fund,” Host said.

Praise was given to the human services department for the decrease in expenditures in 2017. Host said the decrease is unusual and many counties saw a significant increase due to raised cost.

A recommendation was made that the county implement a periodic case file review for medical assistance and temporary assistance cases. Host said the county currently does not have a documented process to ensure applications are in order, compliant. This was the only recommendation made by the firm.

In other board news: - Approved an agreement with Benton Soil and

Water Conservation District to have the SWCD administer the county’s grant funding for subsurface sewage treatment systems programs.

- Approved a mutual aid agreement between the Minnesota Department of Corrections and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

- Approved the renewal of a three-year contract with Anoka County’s Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office.

The office conducts death investigations and performs autopsies for the county.

- Authorized the information technology department to enroll the county and enter into agreements with Apple and Google Play in order to develop the ReCollect mobile application which will eventually allow the public to search for ways to dispose of its

waste.

- County engineer Chris Byrd gave an update on county road projects.

County Road 29 has seen delays due to utility relocation but will likely see paving beginning the week of Oct. 14. Byrd expects the road to be open by Nov. 1 as the contract states.

The Sartell Bridge repairs are progressing.

Traffic lanes are expected to switch within the next week in order for construction crews to begin work on the north side. Oversized vehicles are still advised to travel an alternative route due to narrow road lanes.

The Dewey Street Project in downtown Foley also saw delays due to utility relocations. The sidewalks have been poured and paving will begin soon.

The County Road 22 reclaim project has begun.

County Road 58 was expected to begin by the time this issue went to print.

Both projects will remain annual clean-up day. Su- gravel over the winter and pervisor Craig Gondeck be paved in spring 2019. stated he would like to see financial statements from LRLA before paying them.

- Johnson asked the other supervisors their opinions regarding the 5 percent disproportion in the levy for fire districts one and two. Johnson said she feels the levy for district 1 residents, currently set at 6.9 percent, could drop, and that she feels residents should not be billed for medical calls.

“We already tax our residents once for the costs of the calls with the levy,” Johnson said. “Why are we billing them a second time?”

- Residents asked why the fire district 1 contract had not been signed and sent to the city of Rice even though it had been approved at the September meeting. Chairman Todd Waytashek asked the emergency services committee to provide the board with minutes from their meetings, saying the contract would be signed following that receipt.

Roads a topic of discussion

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

RICE – Future and present road projects were a topic of discussion at the Watab Town Board meeting Oct. 2.

Lloyd Erdmann, who is the contracted supervisor for the 85th Street and 95th Street road reconstructions, reported both projects are nearing completion. Still, with recent weather activity the roadways have seen problems.

On 95th Street, washouts occurred on the south sides of the roadway near the 10th Avenue intersection and Highway 10. Sand has compiled in culverts.

A drainage issue near the First Avenue intersection on 85th Street has occurred as well. Erdmann said both roads will assessed and contractors will be contacted in order to remedy the issues.

Shoestring Loop also came up in discussion. Jeff Hanson, owner of Marson Contractors and township resident, stated he would like to overlay the road.

“I think a simple overlay will save us a great deal, rather than completely tearing up the road and repaving it,” Hanson said.

“I am going to take it upon myself to overlay it. If you like how it is holding up in spring, after the winter season is over, I will request payment then. If you don’t like it, then you don’t have to pay me.”

The board also spoke with their engineer in regards to Burton Court, Burton Place, 85th Street on the west side of Highway 10 and Frost Road.

They took no action at this time.

“My biggest concern is these four projects together total $260,000,” said Julie Johnson, supervisor. “That would max out our road budget for 2019, so I think we need to mull it over and decide what’s most important.”

In other township news: - The board was asked to pay a donation of $750 to the Little Rock Lake Association for their volunteer work through the

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Funeral services were Oct. 4 at noon for Sally Milstroh, age 87, of St. Cloud who passed away Sept. 28, 2018 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud. Rev. John Gabrielson officiated and burial was at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was two hours prior to services at the church Thursday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Sally was born Feb. 2, 1931 to Florian and Alice (Johnson) Stans in Shakopee. She married DeWane W. Milstroh April 26, 1953, in Chaska.

She moved to the St. Cloud area in 1965 and worked at St. Cloud State University in health services, retiring in 1992. Sally was a member of BETA Sigma Fi’ and also an active member at Atonement Lutheran Church and was a part of Circle and Meals on Wheels. Sally was a loving and loyal friend who enjoyed taking care of others. She enjoyed traveling to Arizona, sitting in the sun, sipping wine and playing golf. She

Sally A. Milstroh

will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Sally is survived by her children, Christy (Ronald) Stoffel of Grand Rapids, Nikki (Dani) Priebe of Becker, Tammie (Jon) Schwanberg of Rochester, Scot Milstroh (Kris) of Richmond; eight grandchildren, Heather, Justin, Jeremi, Allie, Hannah, Sam, Kasey, Jess; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Wanda) Stans of Eden Prairie and Alan Stans (RoseAnne) of Merrifield. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, DeWane March 17, 2000.

Memorials are preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House.

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Stearns County and Sauk Rapids Police Department will be selling items to the public (lots of tools!)

Saturday, Oct. 13 at 9:30 a.m.

455 28th Ave., Waite Park, MN Col. Tim Benoit 320-282-9389 • Lic. #47-005

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WHAT'S HAPPENING Sunday, Oct. 7, 9-11:30 a.m. — Bethany Lutheran Church of Ramey Breakfast. Pancakes, French toast, eggs, potatoes, meat, fruit and more. Free will offering.

Bethany Lutheran Church, 34238 Nature Road, Foley.

Sunday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Third annual Mid Minnesota Coin Expo. Free admission and parking.

Coins, currency, tokens, jewelry, supplies and stamps.

Buy, sell, trade and get appraisals. Midtown Square MallTuscan Center, 3333 West Division Street, St. Cloud.

presented by Rice Recreation. For children kindergarten through grade 5. Registration information available online at http://www.cityofrice.com, Rice City Hall and Rice Elementary School. Rice Elementary School gym, 200 Third Ave. N.E., Rice.

Saturday, Oct. 13, noon — Public Square Rosary Rally.

Event will take place at the Blessed Virgin Grotto at the intersection of Highway 25 and Golden Spike Road in Gilman.

Sunday, Oct. 7, 1-4 p.m. — Rice Fire Department Pre- Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. — Aar Maanta Concert. vention and Education Open House. Rice Fire Hall, Famed Somali musician Aar Maanta will perform with his band Urban Nomads. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 205 E. Main Street, Rice.

W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more Sunday, Oct. 7, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Divorce Care information visit http://www.paramountarts.org or call is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk along- 320-259-5463. side you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

Every Sunday through Dec. 9. Harvest Fellowship, 400 Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Fire Second Ave. N. Room No. 203, Sauk Rapids. Contact Department Open House. Sauk Rapids Fire Hall, 408 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Tim Goodner at 320-290-0504.

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2-5:30 p.m. — Poor Clare Tea Benefit.

Proceeds offset the fuel costs for the cloistered Order of St. Clare monastery in Sauk Rapids. Tea, coffee and pastries. St. Francis Xavier Parish Gathering Place, 219 Second Street S., Sartell. Parking is on south side of church.

Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-4 p.m. — Collegeville Colors. Spend the day hiking in the woods of St. Johns Abbey Arboretum as you enjoy fall colors, artwork, live music and activities along Chapel Trail. St. John’s Outdoor University, 2346 Science Drive, Collegeville. Tickets at http://csbsju.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5-8:30 p.m. — 13th annual Conversation on Race. Hosted by Create CommUNITY with special guests Blackout Improv. Interpreters available in Spanish, Somali and ASL. Free and open to the public.

Register by Oct. 5 at http://www.createcommunity.info.

River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud.

Sunday, Oct. 14, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

Every Sunday through Dec. 9. Harvest Fellowship, 400 Second Ave. N. Room No. 203, Sauk Rapids. Contact Tim Goodner at 320-290-0504.

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m. — Pizza and a Movie presented by the Disability Awareness Task Force. Featuring the movie, “Life, Animated” – a true story of a 13-year-old boy with autism. Movie begins at 6:30 p.m.

Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit http://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

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Monday, Oct. 15, 1-2:30 p.m. — St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. Open to all. Free group provides support, education and awareness about the disease. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. For more information call 320-5299000.

Monday, Oct. 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for all Express.

St. Joseph Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Wednesday, Oct. 10, 1-3 p.m. — “Launching a local Road 2, St. Joseph. For more information, visit http:// League Corps” presented by the St. Cloud Area League fareforall.org or call 800-582-4291. of Women Voters. Great River Regional Library-Bremer Thursday, Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m. — Nordic Walking. EveryRoom, 1300 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud. one welcome. Poles, fitting, instructions and conversation Thursday, Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m. — Nordic Walking. Every- provided for free. Lake George, 1101 Seventh Street S., one welcome. Poles, fitting, instructions and conversa- St. Cloud. Meet at granite fountains. tion provided for free. Lake George, 1101 Seventh Street Friday, Oct. 19, 5:30-8 p.m. — Fall festival. Join for a S., St. Cloud. Meet at granite fountains. free family event that includes a trunk or treat, hayride, Thursday, Oct. 11, 5-9 p.m. — TEDx St. Cloud with campfire, hot apple cider and more. Event is participating the theme “Cultivating”. Six local speakers will pres- in the teal pumpkin project which offers non-food treats ent. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain for kids with food allergies. Shepherd of the Pines LuStreet, St. Cloud. For tickets visit http://www.paramoun- theran Church, 1950 125th Street N.W., Rice. tarts.org or call 320-259-5463. For more information Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. — Jim and Michelle Young visit http://tedxstcloud.com.

Benefit Dart Tournament. Modified luck of the draw Thursday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible Class tournament. Sign up begins at 11 a.m. Tournament starts for those with special needs. This class is free of charge at noon. Proceeds benefit the Young children. Benton Staand open to all faiths. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First tion Bar, 303 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. For more information contact Pastor Prell at 320-252-0120, pastor@petralutheran.com or Saturday, Oct. 20, 12:30-3:30 p.m. — Halloween Historia. Halloween scavenger hunt, petting zoo, snack, crafts, Judy Vosen at 320-293-4545, judycr58@yahoo.com. hayride, trick or treats, face painting and more. Stearns Thursday, Oct. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice County History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud.

School Board Candidate Forum. Hosted by the League of Women Voters. Nine candidates are running for three Saturday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m. — Foley High School Class open seats. Incumbents Lisa Braun, Robyn Holthaus of 1978 Reunion. Classmates and guests are invited to and Phil Rogholt will vie to continue their roles against the 40th reunion. Social hour followed by taco bar at 6:30 Bryce Johnson, Michael Keehr, Andrew Lindeman, Lisa p.m. Stone Creek Golf Course, 13050 65th Street N.E., Loidolt, Rebecca Revermann and Brenda Joy Woggon. Foley. RSVP at 320-355-2164, mspiczka@jetup.net.

Forums are open to the public. Candidates respond to Look for Foley MN Class of 1978 Reunion on Facebook. written questions from audience members. The event will Saturday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Combroadcast on live cable channel No. 181. Sauk Rapids munity Free Fellowship Meal. First United Methodist Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S., Sartell.

Friday, Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Church of the Sunday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to noon — Omelet breakfast.

Immaculate Conception Rummage Sale. Items include Hosted by the Waite Park American Legion Auxiliary clothing for all ages, seasonal decorations, household Post No. 428. Choose from a selection of ingredients. goods, toys, books and miscellaneous. 145 Second Ave. Omelets made fresh while you wait. American Legion N.E., Rice.

Post No. 428, 17 Second Ave. N., Waite Park.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Church of Sunday, Oct. 21, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Divorce Care the Immaculate Conception Rummage Sale. Items in- is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongclude clothing for all ages, seasonal decorations, house- side you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. hold goods, toys, books and miscellaneous. 145 Second Every Sunday through Dec. 9. Harvest Fellowship, 400 Ave. N.E., Rice. Also open before 8 a.m. Mass Sunday, Second Ave. N. Room No. 203, Sauk Rapids. Contact Tim Oct. 14.

Goodner at 320-290-0504.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to noon — Dodgeball Day

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Steinemann named 2018 CMBA Associate of the Year

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Tony Steinemann, of ADS Designs LLC, is awarded the 2018 Associate of the Year award from the Central Minnesota Builders Association. Steinemann also won the award in 2016.

ST. CLOUD — The Central Minnesota Builders Association has announced the 2018 Associate of the Year award winner, Anthony Steinemann, of ADS Designs LLC. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the awards program which took place during the September membership meeting in St. Cloud. The awards program honors one associate member’s contributions both within the association and throughout the community. Steinemann was also awarded the 2016 Associate of the Year Award.

Steinemann, of Sauk Rapids, has held a position on the CMBA Board of Directors since 2014, and serves as the second vice president and treasurer. He is slated to become CMBA president in 2020.

Steinemann continues to be an advocate for CMBA, increasing the volume of the membership voice, by inviting businesses to join the association.

Since receiving the 2016 Associate of the Year award, Steinemann along with Chris Hensel, introduced an innovative new concept, a standalone Forever House showcasing a vast amount of the local industry’s creativity and skills. The two will work with the HomeShow committee to present the third Forever House at the 2019 Home and Lifestyle Show in March. Additionally, Steinemann is the 2019 show committee chair.

Steinemann is a valued CMBA leader, who carries out the mission of the association by bringing members together to improve the activities that strengthen competitiveness, professionalism and the public’s confidence in the building industry.

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please note location change* NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on October 18th, 2018, at *Foley City Hall, 251 4th Ave N, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Gary and Justine Latterell requesting a variance to construct a house 155 ft. from a feedlot (660 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: SW1/4 SE1/4, Section 3, St. George Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:05 p.m. on October 18th, 2018.

ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting.

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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: Reimann’s Crafty Creations.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 244 10th St. N, 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 office address: Kristin Brooke Reimann, 224 10th St N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 and Tyler Craig Reimann, 224 10th St. N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(5) This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 1029558900023 Originally filed on: 08/25/2018 (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 fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Kristin Reimann 09/26/2018 R-39-2P

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: September 16, 2011 MORTGAGOR: John M. Breitbach, a single man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 21, 2011 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 383863.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated August 9, 2012 Recorded August 27, 2012, as Document No. 390854.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON M O R T G A G E : 100053611091284875 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Primelending, a Plainscapital

Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17021 155th Avenue Northeast, Foley, MN 56329 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R05.00052.01 L E G A L DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 250 feet of the East 750 feet of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S1/2 of NE 1/4) of Section “Five” 5, Township “Thirty-eight” 38 North, Range “Twenty-eight” 28 West, Fourth Principal Meridian, Benton County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $93,264.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $104,225.21 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: November 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 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 owneroccupied, 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 May 13, 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 P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 12, 2018 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 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 30 - 18-006466 FC THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-38-6B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: February 2, 2010 MORTGAGOR: Cheryl A. Hovey, an unmarried woman.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corporation.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 4, 2010 Benton County Recorder, Document No. A372049.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PHH Mortgage Corporation.

Dated October 25, 2011 Recorded November 16, 2011, as Document No. 384989.

And thereafter assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated February 13, 2017 Recorded February 22, 2017, as Document No. A421164.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N

NUMBER ON M O R T G A G E : 100020000602658324 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: PHH Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: LoanCare, LLC M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1421 3rd Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R19.01375.00 L E G A L DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 7, Sweet’s Addition, Benton County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $71,923.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $69,262.16 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: November 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 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 owneroccupied, 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 May 29, 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.

M O RT G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 24, 2018 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC 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 100 - 18-005144 FC THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-40-6B

PUBLIC NOTICES BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 6:00 P.M. The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 18, 2018 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Warren Peschl, Jake Bauerly, Jim McMahon and Spencer Buerkle present.

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

Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Consent Agenda item #6 was “pulled” for further discussion. Buerkle/Bauerly unanimous to approve the remaining Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2018 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of September 10, 2018 as written; 3) accept and file Veterans Service Officer Quarterly Report as presented; 4) accept and file Administrator’s Report/Monthly Financial Report as presented; 5) authorize Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District to submit the Benton County Water Plan, as updated September 2018, to the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources; 7) approve Resolution 2018-#29, authorizing submittal of application to designate Bend in the River Park as a Regional Park by the Greater MN Parks and Trails Commission, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 8) Board certification of the Benton County Solid Waste Service Fee Assessment to the County Auditor-Treasurer for tax year 2019, and authorize the Chair to sign. Regarding Consent Agenda item #6, McMahon commented “…I do not believe the POST Board authorizes any part-time licensed peace officers…it’s a matter of the wording… rather full-time licensed officers working part-time…” Monty Headley, County Administrator, noted that the language in the proposed resolution, for the most part, came from PERA; the resolution itself does not reference “part-time licensed”. With that clarification, McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#28, designating licensed deputies of the Sheriff’s Office, working part-time, to be eligible for the PERA Police and Fire Retirement System, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that the bid opening for the reclaim project on CR 58 in Minden Township was on September 14th; three bids were received with the lowest responsible bidder being 3.5% below Engineer’s Estimate. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to award a construction contract for project CP 005-058-004, reclaim project on CR 58 in Minden Township, to Knife River, as lowest responsible bidder, and authorize the Chair to sign the contract.

Byrd reported that the bid opening for the reclaim project on CSAH 22 in Alberta Township was on September 14th; the lowest responsible bidder was just over 4% below Engineer’s Estimate. McMahon/ Buerkle unanimous to award a construction contract for project SAP 005-622-014, reclaim project on CSAH 22 in Alberta Township, to Knife River, as lowest responsible bidder, and authorize the Chair to sign the contract.

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Chair Popp inquired if Benton County ever “teams up” with the townships on paving/overlay projects. Byrd stated that this has occurred in the past; it can be considered when part of a locally-funded project.

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

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:27 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular Board meeting was reconvened at 9:38 AM. Under Commissioner Concerns, Commissioner Peschl reported that he receives emails from constituents and, in some instances, he refers those individuals to Administrator Headley for a response.

Administrator Headley provided an overview of the budget process to date, noting the County Board’s goal of limiting the increase in levy to the percentage growth in new construction and not changes in value. He provided a summary of major factors in the proposed 2019 budget and levy: • The proposed 2019 levy increases 0.95%, or $186,446 from 2018, to a total of $19,761,401 • With this proposed change for 2019, the ten-year average levy change for Benton County is a 0.1% reduction (the proposed 2019 levy is $212,364 less than the 2010 County levy) • The proposed levy keeps the increase below the 6.4% expected growth in the County’s payable 2019 tax capacity, which translates into a reduced County tax rate in 2019; the County tax rate will fall from 64.36% to 61.09% (estimated) of tax capacity (down from a peak of 77.74% in 2013) • The proposed 2019 operating budget totals $45,671,926, an increase of $2,658,931, or 6.2% from 2018 • Of this total spending increase, $2.2 million is related to a larger 2019 road program (primarily the County Road 78 reconstruction project from CSAH 2 to the Morrison County line, which is funded from accumulated levy funds, County Program Aid and wheelage tax) • The proposed budget includes the following “policy issues”: o $422,990 to allow the Human Services Department to expand its electronic document management system to the Social Services units (Child Protection, Mental Health/Licensing and Adult Services) o $40,000 for the Sheriff’s Office to purchase body cameras for its Deputy Sheriffs o An additional Social Worker for Human Services Child Protection to address increased caseloads o $88,934 to allow the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office to replace all the County’s voting equipment o $140,000 added to the Highway Department “patch” budget for increased maintenance overlays of County roads o $15,000 to upgrade the County’s emergency operations center (where the County’s responses to disasters are coordinated) o Approved 2019 policy issues total $633,252; reserves fund most one-time capital purchases (Human Services EDMS, body cameras, election equipment and EOC upgrade) • Employee compensation and benefits add $416,758 to the

2019 budget; this amount funds a 2% general wage increase in labor agreements, plus step and longevity increases; the County will have no health insurance premium increase in 2019 • Increased spending is partially offset by $75,287 in additional County Program Aid • The proposed 2019 budget also uses $140,000 from inmate boarding revenue as a levy offset instead of following the past practice of dedicating this amount of inmate boarding revenue to capital projects (Revenue Fund reserves are adequate to fund the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, allowing the County to use inmate boarding revenue to reduce the property tax levy).

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve Resolution 2018#30, setting the proposed 2019 levy at $19,761,401, and authorize the Chair to sign. Buerkle/McMahon unanimous to approve Resolution 2018-#31, establishing the proposed 2019 Benton County budget as presented, and authorize the Chair to sign. Headley noted that final budget/levy adoption will occur at the last Board meeting in December.

Chair Popp announced that the Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Truth in Taxation public meeting on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM in the Benton County Board Room.

Amy Diedrich from Marsh & McLennan Agency (the county’s insurance broker) was present to provide a recommendation on 2019 employee health insurance premium contributions.

She referenced the county’s move to a self-insured health plan for 2018, stating “…it’s been a good year…we are recommending a 0% increase in health insurance premiums for 2019…this is the beginning of a process to better manage health insurance costs and we are going to continue to do that throughout the year…” Diedrich provided renewal summary detail leading to Marsh & McLennan’s recommendation of no change to the prior year’s rate structure. Bauerly commented “…we’ve got to keep working on wellness…Benton County is below average according to the community health assessments…” McMahon/ Bauerly unanimous to approve the recommendation of Marsh & McLennan Agency for 2019 Preferred One employee health insurance premium contributions (no increase in premium from prior year).

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: October 17, Discuss Sales Tax for Transportation; October 30, Joint Planning Commission/County Board Meeting to Review Draft Goals/ Policies for the Comprehensive Plan.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to adjourn at 10:03 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-40-1B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: December 6, 2013 MORTGAGOR: Eric B. Stein.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 11, 2013 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 401066.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Matrix Financial Services Corporation. Dated June 14, 2018 Recorded June 15, 2018, as Document No. 429966.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON M O R T G A G E : 100052550403174542 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Flagstar Bank, FSB

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Flagstar Bank, FSB M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 116 Columbia Avenue Northeast, Saint Cloud, MN 56304 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 17.00278.01 L E G A L DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Four (4), Block Nineteen (19), East St. Cloud, now a part of the City of St. Cloud, according to the plat and survey thereof on File and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Benton County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $112,400.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $108,851.33 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: November 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 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 owneroccupied, 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 May 20, 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 P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 20, 2018 Matrix Financial Services Corporation 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 92 - 18-006108 FC THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-39-6B

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Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Sept. 25 0045 hrs: Officers noticed a suspicious vehicle at Municipal Park while on routine patrol.

Officer spoke with the occupant, who stated she was homeless due to a recent break-up with her boyfriend. Officers asked if she needed help and then advised the park was closed. Female left the area.

Sept. 27 0620 hrs: Officers responded to a traffic accident on the 1300 block of 13th Street Circle, where a vehicle was resting on its side. Officers and ambulance personnel assisted in helping the driver, Josaphine Hipsag, out of the vehicle. After the investigation, Hipsag was arrested for driving under the influence and was taken to the Benton County Jail.

Sept. 29 2336 hrs: Officers responded to the 300 block of 13th Street North for a possible domestic in progress. Upon arrival, the tenant was yelling and breaking things, stating she was upset, but denied a domestic situation. Officers requested she quiet down.

Incidents: 60 traffic stops, 20 various calls, 19 assists, 14 suspicious, 8 thefts, 7 alarms, 7 medical, 7 welfare checks, 6 accidents, 6 ordinances, 5 child, 5 civil, 5 disturbances, 5 domestics, 5 human services reports, 5 animals, 4 harassments, 4 driving, 3 parking, 3 warrants, 2 criminal damage to property, 2 controlled substances, 2 predatory offender registries, 2 fraud and 2 violation court orders.

Rice Police Department activity Sept. 26 1315 hrs: Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle on 130th Street behind McDonald’s.

Complainant stated the vehicle has been there the past few days at the same time. Officers learned the male driver, who stated he has been eating his lunch there the past few days.

Incidents: 19 traffic stops, 9 various calls, 6 assists, 6 thefts, 3 animals and 2 suspicious.

Twins relieve Molitor of managerial responsibilities On the heels of a disappointing 78-84 season, the Minnesota Twins have announced Paul Molitor will not be returning as the team’s manager in 2019.

At first glance, this seems like a fairly logical move.

The up-and-coming Twins surprisingly made the playoffs in 2017 and were expected to continue to improve this season. The team spent a fair amount of money last offseason to improve their rotation and bullpen, and Molitor was ultimately the fall guy for an underachieving squad.

However, after digging a little deeper, I am not convinced firing Molitor was the right move.

Last season, when the Twins made the playoffs as a wild card team, they had an 85-77 record. No logical fan expected them to be a playoff-caliber team heading into last season, but the young squad coalesced around breakout seasons from Miguel Sano, Jorge Polanco and Byron Buxton and all-star performances from veterans Brian Dozier and Ervin Santana.

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Storm comeback against Cardinals Earn thrilling five-game win

BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice volleyball team lost their Central Lakes Conference opener in four games to Alexandria Aug. 30. This past Tuesday, the Storm paid back that loss when they hosted the Cardinals Oct. 4 and brought home a thrilling five-game win, 25-23, 14-25, 17-25, 2516, 15-11.

“This was a huge win for our team,” said Kelley Voss, assistant coach. “We have struggled against a few other teams to find that team chemistry. After a frustrating loss to Brainerd last week this was exactly the match we needed to build our confidence and help focus on the tough matches to come.”

The turning point came in the fourth game when the Storm changed their defensive strategy and sped up their of-

fense.

“In set 4 we set up our block tighter on the opposition hitter No. 13 [Kendra Hardy] on Alexandria,” Voss said.

“We did a much better job slowing their offense down and forcing them to hit at our defensive players. We also did a great job running a fast offense on our side of the court, and Staci Meyer did an excellent job mixing it up in the front row.”

After securing the game four win, coaches and players were excited and ready to capture game five as well.

“The message in game 5 was ‘Storm rules’; play each point like its match point,” Voss said. “Staci and Morgan [Maselter] led the team huddle going into set five, encouraging their fellow teammates to get ‘fired up and focus on small victories.’”

The win had a lot of impact on the Central Lakes Conference standings. SRR is now tied with Alexandria with 6-3 records and both are chasing Willmar, 7-0,

and Brainerd, 7-2 in the standings.

It also added further testament to the will and stamina for the SRR girls. It was the third time the Storm have played in a five-game match, and each time they came out victorious.

Keys to the win were scrappiness and excellent serving. SRR had 99 digs in the match. Alyssa Blais, 25, and Bailey Roscoe, 20, led the way.

“Blais and Roscoe both did an excellent job anticipating the ball and reading the hitter,” Voss said. “They were able to control the first contact allowing us to run an effective offense.

The Storm made few serving mistakes as well.

They were 90-93 serving – 97 percent – with five aces.

Offensively, the Storm had many kills, which kept the Cardinal blockers and defensive players off-balance.

Maselter (16), Soleil Newland (12), Cora Weirens (9), Roscoe (7) and Darci Peterson (5) all were strong on the attack.

“Of course most teams in the CLC expect us to set to Morgan and Soleil,” Voss said. “They are our returning power hitters from last year. If we can keep the hitting balance equal across the front row it confuses the opponent’s defense and allows for more opportunities for us to score points.”

SRR is 10-4 overall and will host the Sauk Rapids Invitational Oct. 6.

SRR falls to Brainerd, 25-17, 20-25, 22-25, 21-25 SRR won the first game but could not sustain the momentum. They fell to the Warriors in four games Sept. 27 in Sauk Rapids.

The sets from Meyer to Maselter were clicking on the night as Meyer totaled 36 set assists and Maselter tallied 22 kill shots. Meyers serve was on as well as she put all 22 of her serves in and had three aces. Defensively, Newland (4) and Darci Peterson, (3) had good nights blocking.

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Paquin has nine years of past service in the Minnesota National Guard.

When not working, he enjoys coaching football for the Mora Mustangs, watching “Star Wars”, and spending time with his wife, Kirstin, and daughter.

He and his wife are expecting another child in November. Sam is also a Paquin announced as life-long Chicago Cubs credit union branch fan. manager ST. CLOUD — Sheets accepted into Great River Federal honor society SALISBURY, M.D. Credit Union has announced Sam Paquin as — Mercedes Sheets, the branch manager for daughter of Luke and its Sauk Rapids location. Ashley Weidensaul of Paquin has more than Sauk Rapids, was acseven years of banking cepted into Phi Eta Sigexperience in Minneso- ma, the national freshman honor society, at ta.

A small business Salisbury University in owner, entrepreneur Maryland. She is a 2017 and real estate investor graduate of Sauk Rapas well as branch man- ids-Rice High School in ager, Paquin, a St. Cloud Sauk Rapids.

Sheets is a sophoCathedral High School graduate, attended St. more, majoring in bioloCloud State University gy and secondary educaand St. Cloud Technical tion. She is a member of and Community Col- the SU Honors College. lege, where he received Sheets is a recipient of a bachelor’s degree in the presidential and the marketing and associate Audrey C. Christopher degree in accounting, re- Endowment for Education scholarships. spectively.

Sabres swim, dive withstand Storm

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls swim and dive team hosted Sartell Sept. 27. While the Storm had several top-three finishes, they were unable to pull off the win, losing 101-79.

The meet started with a third-place finish in the 200-meter medley relay team of Abby Tangen, Anna Lucas, Sophia Henkel and Mikayla Zaske. The four swam the event in 1 minute, 58.55 seconds.

Savannah Henkel earned a third-place finish in the 200 individual medley a few events later.

The 50 freestyle and the 100 butterfly were events where the Storm fared well. Maya Zaske placed second, and Mikayla Zaske earned third in the 50 freestyle. Sophia Henkel and Lydia Zabinski placed first and second, respectively, in the 100 butterfly. Sophia Henkel also earned a first-place finish in the 100 breaststroke.

Lucas continued her successful season, taking the top spot in the 500 freestyle race.

The team is preparing to compete at the true team section meet, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 6 in Becker. Last year, the team advanced to the true team state meet.

“I am hoping we can build on the success we had last year,” said Stephanie Schlangen, head coach. “We

want to make it back to the true team state meet. It is a great experience for our girls.”

If the team qualifies for the state level, that meet will be Saturday, Oct. 13 at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center in Minneapolis.

Results: 200 MR: 3. Tangen, Lucas, Sophia Henkel and Mikayla Zaske 1:58.55; 4. Nicole Agre, Savannah Henkel, Kendal Stucke and Zabinski 2:07.38; 6. Kaytlin Bittman, Alexa Martin, Lily Benoit and Hannah Guhlke 2:15.22. 200 FS: 4. Haley Davis 2:13.78, 5. Benoit 2:20.52, 6. Lauren Liebl 2:16.33. 200 IM: 3. Savannah Henkel 2:28.24, 5. Stucke 2:33.07, 6. Hanna Lauderbaugh 2:59.24. 50 FS: 2. Maya Zaske 27.02, 3. Mikayla Zaske 27.07, 5. Madeline Ziegler 27.45, Bittman 28.03. Diving: 4. Eliana Hansen 144.95, 5.

Katelyn Westre 126.15. 100 FLY: 1. Sophia Henkel 1:04.89, 2. Zabinski 1:07.37, 6. Benoit 1:13.00. 100 FS: 4. Ziegler 59.71, 5. Stucke 1:00.27, 6. Maya Zaske 1:00.44. 500 FS: 1. Lucas 5:21.66, 3. Tangen 5:40.00, 6. Liebl 6:32.55. 200 FSR: 1. Mikayla Zaske, Maya Zaske, Tangen and Lucas 1:45.90; 4. Ziegler, Davis, Zabinski, Sophia Henkel 1:50.89.

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Collision swipe the Otters

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Collision girls tennis team, a cooperative between Sauk Rapids-Rice and St. Cloud Apollo, brought their A-game to the court Oct. 2 as they hosted the Fergus Falls Otters.

The Collision pulled a 6-1 win over the Otters.

However, the team also fought through a 4-3 loss to Rocori this week.

The two meets concluded the regular season for the tennis team. The team began section 8AA play Oct. 4.

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remember, to help lead the team. I am a bit disappointed we are seeded sixth, but I hope our girls can work some magic in the postseason.”

Collision 6, Fergus Falls 1 Success and competitiveness were all over the courts at St. Cloud Apollo Oct. 2. All four singles matches were wins for the Collision. No. 2 and No. 3 doubles also had wins. Taryn Czech and Grace Middendorf competed in No. 1 doubles and, while they lost the match, they took it to three sets.

“We had a lot of confidence, having played them before and winning 5-2,” Hatlestad said. “We went with our heavy strength doubles lineup and improved to 6-1.

Fergus put two of their best players in No. 1 doubles, which made it tough for our girls.”

Singles results: No. 1 Jordyn Krueger 6-0, 6-0; No. 2 Amber McClelland 6-1, 6-2; No. 3 Brynn Karasch 6-0, 6-0; No. 4 Amanda Voigt 6-1, 6-2.

Doubles results: No. 1 Czech-Middendorf 2-6, 6-4, 2-6; No. 2 Abby Trelfa-Madison DeMarias 6-1, 6-3; No. 3 Morgan Thompson-Elie Weinert 6-2, 7-6; extra Ryver Victorian-Raeann Boos 6-2, 6-2.

Rocori 4, Collision 3 The Collision took on the Rocori Spartans Sept. 27 in Cold Spring and fought to the last set. However, the Collision lost 4-3.

“Rocori seems like our nemesis,” Hatlestad said.

“On the one hand, we lost to them 7-0 earlier in the season and then bounced back to a 4-3 loss this time, but we felt we could beat them this time around. Hopefully we are lucky enough to have another shot to play them in playoffs and find our win.”

The lineup on the Collision changed a bit against Rocori, in hopes the team would find more individual wins.

Singles results: No. 1 Czech 7-6, 6-2; No. 2 Middendorf 6-0,

3 Krueger 6-3, 4-6, 7-5; No. 4 McClelland 2-6, 3-6.

Amber McClelland prepares to hit a backhand shot 6-0; No. Doubles results: No. 1 Trelfa-DeMarias 0-6, 1-6; No. 2 Weinduring her No. 2 doubles match Oct. 2 in St. Cloud. ert-Thompson 3-6, 0-6; No. 3 Alyssa Meyer-Addison Bemboom Taryn Czech serves to start the No. 1 doubles match Oct. McClelland won her match 6-1, 6-2.

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Lumberjacks skunk Warhawks

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The players from the Granite City Lumberjacks came prepared against the Willmar Warhawks Sept. 28 and dealt a devastating seven-goal game.

The Lumberjacks made 50 shots on goal.

The Warhawks used two goalies during the game; Ertl Moritz took the first two periods, and Jake Sumner closed out the game. Ertl made 33 saves but allowed seven points. Sumner saved all 10 shots attempted at his net.

Granite City’s Matt Fitzgerald collected the win and shut down all 12 attempted shots by the Warhawks.

Granite City 7, Willmar 0 Less than one minute into the game Ryan Pogue, assisted by Tom Nagle, made the first goal of the game.

The Warhawks defense held fast until the last five minutes of the first period, when Lumberjacks forward, Cooper Smith, assisted by teammates Sam Ohmes and Jordan Drobinski, found an opening and capitalized with yet another goal.

The third goal of the first period came from forward Noah Bissett, assisted by Jake Hessinger.

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Girls soccer adds wins

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls soccer team earned two more tallies in the W category over the past week as they played four games – Sept. 27 against Alexandria, Oct. 1 against Monticello, Oct. 2 against Fergus Falls and Oct. 3 against Rocori.

The girls fell in the game against Monticello, where they lost 7-2, and in the game against Alexandria, where they lost 3-2.

The team now holds a 6-8 record and played their final game of the regular season Oct. 4 when they hosted St. Cloud Apollo.

SRR 4, Rocori 0 The Storm earned a shut-out win over the Rocori Spartans Oct. 3. Chloe Stockinger led the team with two goals. Tessa Fernholz and Noelle Daniels each added one to complete the win.

The Storm held possession a great deal of the game, as Rocori was only able to attempt four shots at the Storm goal.

Keeper Maggie Fernholz made three saves for Sauk Rapids-Rice, while Esther PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER Parks made one.

Emma Johnsen kicks the ball with full force Sept. 27 in SRR 3, Fergus Falls 2 Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost 3-2 in overtime.

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Emma Plemel then scored the team’s second goal, breaking away to a 2-1 lead.

Plemel scored her second goal for the Storm, the team’s third for the night, with 23 minutes left to play.

Maggie Fernholz made seven saves in the net to help the Storm to a victory.

Monticello 7, SRR 2 Plemel was the first one to score for Sauk RapidsRice, tying the game 1-1 midway through the first half. However, by halftime the score was tilted 4-1 in Monticello’s favor.

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Renae van der Hagen converted on a direct kick in the second half to bring the score up to 7-2.

Maggie Fernholz made 13 saves before leaving the game with a minor injury, with Parks stepping in the net to make three saves.

Alexandria 3, SRR 2 The Storm had an exciting game Sept. 27 as they faced Alexandria. Plemel scored the first goal on a rebound with her head four minutes into play, taking an early lead. The lead held through the rest of the first half before the Cardinals answered with two of their own.

Stockinger scored the game-tying goal with six seconds remaining. Despite the hustle and execution, Alexandria found the net in overtime to seal the win over SRR. Maggie Fernholz saved six scoring attempts made by the Cardinals during the game.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School boys soccer team played four games throughout the past week, totaling three losses and one tie.

The Storm tied against the Fergus Falls Otters Oct. 2, 1-1. All three other games resulted in losses for the Storm.

Rocori 4, SRR 1 Tai Lam was the lone scorer for the Storm, earning the goal from a free kick midway through the first half. The Storm was unable to keep up with the Spartans and had little pos-

session time.

Eli Rudnick was in the net for SRR, making 11 saves.

SRR 1, Fergus Falls 1 The Storm fought valiantly throughout the game, with Kyle Conway scoring in the first. The Otters answered with one of their own later in the half.

While SRR had possession time and many scoring attempts, they were unable to execute another goal and walked away with a tie game.

Brandon Hejhal was in goal for the Storm, making 14 saves.

St. Cloud Cathedral 3, SRR 0

Cole Orton made the biggest impact for the Storm despite the scoreless game. Orton had several well-planned shots at the Cathedral net. However, their keeper remained strong and recorded saves on all shots.

Rudnick was in goal, making 17 stops for the Storm.

Alexandria 5, SRR 1 The Storm faced the Alexandria Cardinals Sept.

27, losing 5-1. Granite Moliga was the lone scorer for Sauk Rapids-Rice, earning the point on a penalty kick.

Rudnick made 15 saves in the net for SRR.

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Storm push past Sabres Win homecoming game 42-13

Bleachers were packed and fences were lined with 3,000 people Sept. 28 as the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School football team hosted neighboring rivals, the Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres, for its 2018 homecoming game.

Cheering from fans could be heard for blocks, and the support helped boost the Storm’s confidence to a 42-13 win over Sartell.

“Our fans and student body have been great all season,” said Phil Klaphake, head coach. “The community came out in droves, and their energy created an awesome environment for high school football that was a blast for our kids to play in.”

Starting quarterback Cade Milton-Baumgardner agreed.

“Playing with that student section cheering for us is one of the best aspects of playing sports for Sauk Rapids-Rice,” MiltonBaumgardner said. “The support in the community right now is outstanding.”

The offense maintained a competitiveness Sartell could not match throughout the game; they provided Milton-Baumgardner and the running backs a chance to make monumental plays.

“We love lining up to block for Cade, so he can make great plays,” said Talon Cummings, offensive lineman. “Especially in front of so many Sauk Rapids-Rice fans at homecoming. Sartell had some talented kids up front, but we were able to go out, execute our game-plan and come out on top with another big win for the program.”

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Parents: Scott and Eva Severson Grade: Senior.

Sport accomplishment: Captain of the crosscountry team.

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JD Bates fights off a Sartell dender Sept. 28 in Sauk Rapids. Bates rushed for 155 yards during the game.

“That was such a fun catch for him and for the team,” Cummings said. “It’s so fun because one play like that can completely change the game.”

yds, 1 TD; Milton-Baumgardner 27 yds, 3 TD; Rodriguez 26 yds; Jake Ackerman 6 yds. Receiving – Bates 55 yds; Zach Storms 39 yds; Josh Schloe 24 yds; Lee 20 yds; Rodriguez 12 yds.

Stats: Passing – MiltonBaumgardner 150 yds. Rushing – Bates 155 yds, 1 TD; Philavanh 52

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he will likely be out for the remainder of the season.

“It didn’t hit me that I am not going to be playing until we walked out here tonight, and I saw all of the fans,” Tretter said on the sidelines of the field. “I was about ready to cry. I really wish I could be out on the field.”

Tretter was often Milton-Baumgardner’s go-to receiver. Prior to his injury, Tretter scored a total of eight touchdowns, received for 660 yards and rushed for 44 yards this season.

Regardless, the Storm had other players earn 150 passing yards in the game, as well as 256 rushing yards.

One key aspect to the Storm’s game against Sartell was efficiency.

“We had a lot of great plays,” Klaphake said. “But we were able to get a number of first downs on third and shorts during the first two drives of the game.”

Overall, the Storm earned eight first downs of 12 in the game from third downs, and three of four first downs on fourth-down plays. One of the fourthdown plays came from a diving catch by Kobe Lee.

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plays were carried by running back JD Bates, who scored one touchdown on a 3-yard run.

The Storm earned the lead the beginning of the first quarter, with MiltonBaumgardner running on a 1-yard quarterback keep.

Milton-Baumgardner mirrored his first touchdown in the second quarter.

After letting the Sabres slip through on a 32-yard pass, Bates ran in a 3-yard carry for the team’s third touchdown. The TD led up to a highlight of the game.

Sartell received the kick return and attempted to move downfield. However, the Storm defense held the team, and Sartell was forced to punt from their own 32yard line. On the play, the Sabres punter kicked the ball, but Christian Rodriguez was nearby, blocking the kick. Rodriguez picked up the ball and ran 32 yards to the end zone.

“Coach [Brett] Mushatt saw something on film during practice earlier in the week that he thought might give us a chance to block a punt, so we practiced it a

few times and had a good situation to use it right before halftime,” Klaphake said. “Our kids executed it really well, and Christian Rodriguez made a big-time play. It was huge to go into halftime up by three scores instead of two.”

Following halftime, SRR worked toward another scoring drive, but Sartell came back with a strong defensive front. The Sabres scored on a 30-yard pass midway through the third quarter, the only scoring drive of the quarter.

However, a 15-point lead was not enough for the Storm. They took control in the fourth quarter. MiltonBaumgardner scored again on a 1-yard quarterback keep. Later on, sophomore running back Tayton Philavanh took a carry 26 yards to the end zone, earning the final score of 42-13 for Sauk Rapids-Rice.

While the running game was strong for the Storm, one key player was missing from the game. Braden Tretter, senior wide receiver, is out on an injury sustained in the previous game against Brainerd. After suffering a fracture to his spinal cord,

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What is your favorite part about cross being able to roll your stomach muscles. country? Competing on different terrains and spending time with my friends.

What are you most looking forward to in your senior year? Making more memories What is your best meet to date? Our home with my friends. meet Sept. 6 where I won the girls varsity race. I had previously won this race as a What is the best advice you have ever freshman, but in my sophomore and junior received? “You cannot only focus on the years, I struggled with running because of bad moments. You need to look at the big health reasons I was not aware of until last picture. The important thing is to learn from cross-country season. Winning this race those bad moments.” again as a senior felt great for me.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

What other activities are you involved in Read, hang out with my friends or be with at school? Track and field, DECA, Link and my family.

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What is your favorite meal, movie, social What is your favorite high school class to media and song? homemade lasagna or date? Human anatomy. I thought it was a lot homemade pizza, the Harry Potter series, of fun to dissect the pig, and it showed me VSCO and I cannot pick one song because how I could have an interest in the medical I have too many favorites and they keep field. changing.

What skill do you possess most people do What are your future plans? Attend college not know about? I do not really have a skill somewhere in Minnesota and pursue people do not know about, unless you count something in the medical field.

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PRINCETON — Down a dirt road at J.Q. Fruit Farm and Orchard are bushes of blueberries, raspberries and rows of colorful apples, welcoming a festive fall feeling.

Following the weekend after Labor Day, Dan and Carol Whitcomb open their orchard to the public as a you-pick operation from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

While not on the farm, Dan works as a substitute teacher, and Carol is employed at a sign company and also babysits.

“We opened Sept. 8 and will be open until the first frost,” Dan said.

Among the 100-acre homestead, 12 acres are used for commercial fruit production. The Whitcombs reserve an area for their raspberry canes and six acres for their 10,000 blueberry plants, which they sell during the summer months.

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“It’s definitely hard knowing you’re going into a losing battle, but I knew what I was facing.”

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Mitchell Mehrwerth milks 55 cows on a rented farm site in Sauk Rapids. The 25-year-old began dairy farming in March 2017.

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Carol and Dan Whitcomb stand in their orchard Sept. 18 in Princeton. The couple owns and operates J.Q. Fruit Farm and Orchard.

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“I’ve always wanted to do something bigger than myself,” Mehrwerth said. “I like helping people and being able to help feed the world.”

Mehrwerth, 25, milks 55 cows on a rented farm site in

Sauk Rapids. The herd consists of primarily Holsteins, along with a few Jerseys and Holstein-Brown Swiss crossbreds.

Dairy farming is a career Mehrwerth envisioned for himself many years ago.

“I met a girl in ninth grade whose parents dairy farmed,” Mehrwerth said. “I spent a lot of my time helping on her farm, and that’s when dairying really grew on me. By the time I was a junior in high school, I knew I liked working with cows and wanted to

dairy farm.”

Every day begins at 4:30 a.m. for the young farmer as he arrives at the dairy and prepares the double-4 step-up parlor for milking.

Throughout the morning, Mehrwerth will shuffle between the parlor and other on-farm facilities, cleaning pens and feeding youngstock, dry cows and the milking herd. He also must haul manure each day.

“I get plenty of help from family and neighbors, but I do dairy all by myself,” Mehrwerth

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As soon as September arrives, their six acres of apple trees are full of ripening fruit, ready for picking.

Even though the Whitcombs run their farm as a commercial fruit production business, it was not always managed that way. Former variations of the farm included raising dairy, chickens and bees and growing potatoes and carrots.

“The farm has been in my family since 1906,” Dan said. “I am the fourth generation, and I wanted to keep the century farm going.”

Originally, the farm, which was ran by Dan’s great-grandparents, consisted of a 40-acre homestead along the Rum River on the north side of Princeton. In 1940, Dan’s grandfather, John Q. Penhallegon, who the orchard is named after, took over the farm, which had grown to 200 acres.

“In 1977 my mother, Beverly A. Penhallegon, took over the farm, where rental grain crops were only being grown and urban sprawl had reduced the homestead to 100 acres,” Dan said. “She passed away in 1984, which is when I took over the farm.”

Carol joined the operation seven years later, and together they had to decide how to maintain the family farm lifestyle for another generation and make it profitable and selfsustainable.

“My grandparents adopted my mother after the loss of their child,” Dan said. “My mother was originally born to a Swedish immigrant family and often said she was born in a blueberry patch… . As a child, I often ventured north to pick blueberries by my family’s old log cabin, so it only seemed appropriate to transition the farm to a blueberry and fruit specialty crop farm.”

The apple orchard was completed in 2008.

Among the 361 apple trees, the orchard has 14 varieties of apples, including Haralson, Honeycrisp, Honeygold,

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Dan Whitcomb grabs a Frostbite apple Sept. 18 at his orchard in Princeton. The orchard grows 14 varieties of apples.

State Fair, Sweet 16 and Zestar.

“Not all of our apples ripen at the same time,” Carol said. “My favorite apples are Connell Reds and Honeygolds.”

When it comes to the upkeep of their orchard to ensure the ripening of apples, the Whitcombs select trees and care for them throughout the year.

“We purchase some of our trees at 2 years old because it takes an average of five years for an apple tree to reach production,” Carol said.

To ensure and maintain their orchard’s success, the work does not begin in September, but rather in February.

“We start pruning trees in the beginning of February until the end of April,” Dan said. “Apple trees need stress to produce fruitful and bigger apples.”

During the same time, the Whitcombs fertilize the soil until the end of June.

There are challenges the orchard caretakers have to watch for, like the apple maggot fly and fungus to the like of fire blight. The couple also manages sun scald, which breaks open the bark and exposes the inside of the tree.

After a few rough years, the Whitcombs are now trying to figure out how to replace 80 to 100 trees.

However, they said this year has been a blessing.

“This year has been strange,” Carol said. “Every tree has apples. Normally we have trees that skip

years or don’t do as well. I think it had a lot to do with the late spring. We didn’t have a killing freeze either.”

With the hearty season and overabundance of apples, the Whitcombs encourage families and children to visit their orchard.

“When families come out to our orchard, we want them to feel comfortable walking out and picking apples off the trees,” Carol said. “The reason you come to the orchard is to try the apple. We encourage everyone to pick apples off different trees and try them to experience the variety of tastes and textures. We want people to spend more time out there.”

During the apple season, the Whitcombs also bring their fruit to the Isanti and Princeton farmers markets.

“We have been participating in farmers markets since 1985 and helped create the farmers market in Princeton,” Dan said. “We get a lot of customers from the cities and north metro who come through.”

The Whitcombs are looking forward to reinventing the farm and keeping current with the changing clientele.

“When the leaves begin to change, that’s when people feel like coming out to the orchards to buy apples and make apple pie,” Carol said. “We never sell all of our apples, but we try.”

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Mitchell Mehrwerth hooks up the milking units as he prepares for evening milking Sept. 12 at his dairy farm site in Sauk Rapids.

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In the months leading up to Mehrwerth usfrom front ing the rented facilities, he and Scapanski made imsaid. “While I try to stick to provements to the 58-stall a schedule, the afternoons freestall barn, parlor and usually just depend on milkhouse. what’s happening that day.”

“The added bonus of By late afternoon, Mehthis property was that it rwerth mixes two batches of came with a freestall and feed for the milking herd, parlor, but it came with one to be fed in the evening work,” Mehrwerth said. and another for the follow“We put in new headlocks ing morning. and replaced gates and Mehrwerth’s first day poured concrete around the as a dairy farmer was March parlor and milkhouse and 27, 2017. However, it was put in all new sand in the an occupation long in the freestall barn. There was a making.

I lot of cleaning to get this After high school gradhuation, Mehrwerth pursued how I wanted.” ta degree in agriculture busiAdditionally, the Scapanski family had to ness with a dairy emphasis nfrom Ridgewater College in close the manure pit, add fWillmar. Then, from 2013filter strips and correct drainage for clean water to 16, he worked in the indusdtry with a genetics company meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the rand then on two nearby local soil and water district dairy farms. regulations. e “This farm was first When the time came tavailable for rent in 2012, for Mehrwerth to start milkebut I was still in school ing, it was not an easy task. and not ready to do it on Nearly two-thirds of his my own,” Mehrwerth said. l herd was not familiar with e“Then, it became availstep-up parlors. able again in 2016 and [the y “It was a scary feelowner and I] both contacte ing,” said Mehrwerth, reed each other at the same f calling his first milking. “I mtime.” thought it would be no big Knowing the state of f deal, but then the water line the industry, Mehrwerth t wasn’t working, the TMR was hesitant to pursue a caereer in dairy farming, but wasn’t working and training the cows to use the step-up after speaking with area efarmers he felt it was the parlor was hard.”

In 3.5 hours, Mehrwright decision for him. e erth was able to milk 27 “It’s definitely hard cows. knowing you’re going into “I couldn’t have done it without help from everyone, n and they continue to help me,” Mehrwerth said. “I’m d extremely grateful. There’s no way I could ever repay everyone for how they’ve f helped me in any way.”

Now, the dairyman still e receives regular help from his dad, brother, Rob, and Scapanski’s son, Adam.

Adam is on the farm d frequently, while Mehrwe erth’s family makes time during the week after their n full-time jobs and on the n weekends. t Likewise, Mehrwerth has a strong relationship l with area farmers who serve f as mentors for him.

PHOTO BY JENNIFER COYNE “School and my other Mitchell Mehrwerth pushes up feed to his milking herd jobs taught me about the during evening chores Sept. 12. Mehrwerth is renting a basics of running a farm, farm site in Sauk Rapids.

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a losing battle, but I knew what I was facing,” Mehrwerth said. “I looked at it as an opportunity because my overhead would be limited, my largest expense being rent.”

As a young hopeful with no family dairy to come back to or much equity to show, it was not an easy process for Mehrwerth to show his worth to lenders.

“Starting from nothing is really hard,” he said.

“The biggest challenge I had was finding a bank and someone to back me.”

It was not long before Mehrwerth had a contract developed between himself and former dairy farmer Cheryl Scapanski to rent the facilities and surrounding 30 acres.

Mehrwerth also established a rental agreement for five additional acres from his dad, Rick, and solidified a milk contract with Gilman Co-op Creamery in Gilman.

Throughout the years, Mehrwerth purchased calves from registered Holstein sales. He also had two milking cows, which he housed at different farm sites.

Purchased cows from area farmers and housing four of the Scapanski family’s cows, as well as a dozen registered Jerseys and Holsteins from the late Larry Popp established the remainder of Mehrwerth’s

but neither can teach you everything until you go out on your own,” Mehrwerth said. “You think you know it all, but you find out fast you don’t. So, you find the right people to work with and people you can trust.

You listen to them.”

In the past 18 months, Mehrwerth has become accustomed to his new career and is appreciative of the chance to be a part of the dairy industry in this capacity.

“I think the advantages of dairy farming outweigh the disadvantages, no matter how bad they can be,” Mehrwerth said. “The troubles I’m facing as a dairy farmer are small compared to what other people may be going through. … It’s all a matter of perspective.”

While Mehrwerth is cognizant of the uphill battle he faces in the dairy industry, he is driven to pursue his passion and develop a lifelong career as a dairy farmer.

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A message from China China has a message for the Midwest, and they are making their case by buying ad space in the Des Moines Register.

It is a four-page section in the Sunday edition with the disclaimer: Paid for and prepared solely by China Daily, an official publication of the People’s Republic of China.

The ad tells farmers the trade war is forcing China to buy soybeans from South America instead of the United States, and they quote Davie Stephens, vice president of the American Soybean Association saying, “As the largest importer of U.S. soybeans, China is a vital and robust market we cannot afford to lose.”

The Chinese supplement also includes a story highlighting a book about Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ‘fun days in Iowa’ during trips to the state in 1985 and 2012, and a column with the headline, “Beijing can set an example for the world”.

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with tariffs threatening Iowa exports of soybeans valued at $30.8 million. Some argue the placement of the ad is also an attempt to target one of the key states critical for Republicans in upcoming elections.

In a related story, the vice president of China’s largest soybean crusher delivered a message for U.S. soybean growers at the international ag exports conference in Kansas City.

Speaking to attendees, Mu Yan Kui said, “Many foreign business people and politicians have underestimated the determination of Chinese people to support the government in a trade war.” He outlined plans

to cut soybean use in hog rations in China by using alternative protein sources like rapeseed or cotton seed.

One of China’s biggest suppliers of animal feed plans to totally eliminate U.S. soybeans from its feed mix by October, using corn meal along with other protein sources.

He said China will increase purchases from Brazil and Argentina and use their own surplus soybean stocks and the government reserve to avoid buying from the United States. Since the trade war began, Chinese crushers have accumulated record supplies of beans and meal.

Earlier this month one of the top Chinese processors predicted they will only need 700,000 tons of U.S. beans this marketing year, compared to the 32.9 million they bought last year.

Tariffs will also add uncertainty to propane costs this winter. With China’s increased tariffs on U.S. propane, suppliers are forecasting more price volatility in the months ahead.

Dennis St. Aubin, the director of propane marketing for CHS, is urging those who depend on propane for drying crops and heating their homes to be prepared by having their tanks full in case a demand spike triggers higher prices. … just say’n’

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Keep in mind this weed has to be eradicated when found, but managing fields in a manner that does not provide a good environment for Palmer amaranth to establish is better than waiting.

While reliance on herbicides is the usual go-to for management, consider tillage and cultural tactics as well.

Also, do not simply focus on the inner workings of the field. Remember to watch field edges and waterways as weeds in those areas can contain unmanaged weeds and be a source of weed seed next season. For those areas, hoeing or hand-pulling may be the easiest way to remove those plants. Keep in mind, a few hours of work to prevent weed escapes now may save you a lifetime of trouble later.

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in the pigweed family which we are more familiar with in this area, common waterhemp.

Due to the genetically diverse nature of Palmer amaranth and common waterhemp, it becomes necessary to use multiple identifying features to correctly separate the two plants. This can lead to improperly identified weeds, or worse by placing all pigweed species in the same general term. This may result in weed species that are not as aggressively managed as needed. Due to the complicated and extensive nature of the identification, call the Benton County Extension Office at 320-968-5077 for more information on picking these plants apart.

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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced Sept. 28 that a new population of Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) was identified in Redwood County.

This is the fifth county in Minnesota in the last three years found to have a population of Palmer amaranth. This population was found in a soybean field in mid-September and, through genetic analysis, positively identified.

Mark Abrahamson, MDA Director of Plant Protection, is hopeful the limited number of plants found means it is limited to a small area.

Palmer amaranth is on the prohibited weed seed and Minnesota’s prohibited noxious weed eradicate list. This means no seed contaminated with Palmer amaranth seed can be offered for sale in the state and, if found, both above and below ground parts of the plant must be destroyed.

Also, transportation, propagation and selling of this plant is not allowed in Minnesota.

In an effort to eradicate and prevent the spread of this weed, the MDA scouted a five-mile radius around the soybean field and did not find any other plants. They are investigating the source of the population. For more information on this population, I urge you to read the MDA article, “Palmer Amaranth found in Redwood County�.

Palmer amaranth is a highly competitive weed native to the southern United States. It has become increasingly difficult to manage as it has developed resistance to many of the herbicides that are effective at controlling the weed.

Palmer amaranth has separate male and female plants and can produce between 100,000 and 500,000 seeds per female plant. These two traits combined can increase the chance of resistance development and spread.

Research indicates that over time it can evolve traits that increase the potential to grow and reproduce in specific crop rotations. This means height, weight, length and shape of the leaf may change depending on if the plant is growing in a soybean or corn field. Under good growing conditions, Palmer amaranth can grow 2-3 inches per day.

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Benton County to celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 7-13 FOLEY — Benton County 4-H youth will celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 7-13 by showcasing the experiences 4-H offers youth and will highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them.

“4-H provides positive non-school learning opportunities

that are critical for the development of young people,” said Dorothy McCargo Freeman, state 4-H youth development program leader. “As a result, 4-H youth are able to contribute and make a difference in positive ways in their homes, schools and communities throughout Minnesota.”

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But 4-H youth also work on cutting-edge technology projects, such as aquatic robotics, digital photography and community service and environmental projects, such as maintaining local hiking trails and testing water in area streams for contaminants.

Benton County 4-H continues to grow with projects from crafts, woodworking and photography to livestock and pets to performing arts and stem projects.

Some of the rapidly growing projects like shooting sports, robotics, horse and dog provide opportunities for 4-H youth to be engaged.

4-H alumni around the country are always the first to acknowledge the significant impact 4-H had on them as young people. Recent findings from Tufts University’s 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development indicate young people in 4-H are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youth not participating in 4-H. Notably, the Tufts research discovered that

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“I truly love being part of 4-H. It has provided me an opportunity to learn about a lot of different things and develop relationships with various businesses,” said Scapanski, president of Benton County 4-H Leader’s Council. “It is family orientated and has created many longtime friendships. My favorite thing is showing dairy cattle, and I hope to continue that after my time with 4-H is complete.”

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Zhykhovich sees benefits in equine interaction

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

OAK PARK — When comparing countries across the world, contrast is evident. People share different languages, foods and cultural beliefs. Yet agricultural practices, business models and the way people care for animals – or the way animals care for people – seem to translate without confusion.

A turn down a gravel road 10 minutes east of Foley brings you to a dream in the making.

Tracy Zhykhovich, her husband Stepan, and their children Liza, 17, Misha, 15, and Anya, 13 are creating their ideal farmstead in the comforts of a wooded area. A driveway lined in tall evergreens and covered in washed river-rock leads to Healing Hooves Family Farm LLC. It was a concept Zhykhovich began developing when she lived in Russia; she began contemplating the idea of a bed and breakfast where people could enjoy an environment with equines.

When the family moved to the United States nearly 10 years ago, her ideas began to come to fruition. “I am always planning and thinking,� said Zhykhovich, of Oak Park. “Things I had planned and thought over there have just been with me.�

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Tracy Zhykhovich and her daughter Anya, 13, stand with their pony “Amigo� at the family’s farm in Oak Park July 23. The Zhykhoviches own Healing Hooves Family Farm LLC.

Zhykhovich, who grew up in Maple Grove, traveled to Russia for the first time in 1990 when she accompanied a soccer team to the country. “I had made some acquaintances there,� she said. “The following year I went back, and I was working in children’s homes, teaching Bible studies in St. Petersburg. I liked it, and I moved about an hour north and bought a

house there. That’s where I met my husband and had my kids. We came back here in December 2009.�

Knowing the transition to the United States may be difficult for her family, Zhykhovich looked for a staple in their lives that could be easily shifted to their new environment.

She chose to continue the family’s involvement with horses. “I love horses, and they

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Zhykhovich said. “I’ve been blessed and I like to share that blessing with others.

When I sold my two horses there, they were worth a lot more than horses here. So, I was able to buy my horses and feed them for a year for that same amount.�

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Although they are not a licensed equine therapist, the Zhykhoviches invite people to the farm to experience the healing aspects of their animals and beauty of nature. A benefit that translates across distance and cultures.

People come to the farm for different reasons.

Some want to learn about caring for horses, brushing hair and cleaning hooves.

Others come to work on physical or mental challenges.

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Others are simply looking to interact. “We have people who come out to see the foal but love the chickens and spend 45 minutes taking pictures with the chickens,� Tracy said.

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“I went and bought a bow, and I’ve been practicing, getting all excited for it,” Todd said. “I was excited to get out and get a deer stand up. It was going to be a great day.”

Schaefer drove Todd to the land and showed him the parcel.

“Todd got his stand up, and there were no problems,” Schaefer said. “He was 100 percent fine, hanging up all his stuff in the tree, coming down and putting stuff in his back pack.”

Schaefer snapped a picture of Todd in his stand at 12:46 p.m. Neither had any idea what events were about to unfold.

“The sun came out and it warmed up fast,” Schaefer said. “I bet it warmed up 10 degrees in 10 minutes. It got hot and sticky. I was sweating; he was sweating. …

He finished his deer stand, and he was happy with it, so I said, ‘Let’s go check out where mine is.’”

With temperatures exceeding 80 degrees, the two walked to Schaefer’s stand. But something did not seem right. Todd, who walks daily, was short on breath and dripping with sweat.

“That’s what raised the flag for me; I knew these guys walked,” Schaefer said of Todd and his wife, Roberta Brehmer.

Schaefer offered to bring the vehicle to Todd; he drove over the rough terrain and retrieved his friend. He decided to bring Todd to the hospital to make sure he was OK. “When I got out to the dirt, I sped up rather quickly,” Schaefer said. “There was some urgency to head back towards town. One of the very last things Todd said was his jaw hurt. Right after that he lost consciousness.”

The two were 6 miles from Rice on County Road 78 when Todd’s heart stopped. Schaefer said it was obvious. It was 1:46 p.m., an hour to the minute since the photograph of Todd in the stand. Schaefer called 911.

Schaefer told the dispatcher he was in his vehicle.

He asked to have help meet him in Rice. As he came around the curve by the dollar store on County Road 2, he was met by the Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann.

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Todd Brehmer secures his deer stand on land northeast of Royalton Aug. 18. Brehmer’s heart stopped one hour after this photo was taken due to a right coronary artery blockage.

They both pulled over at the three-way stop.

“We made it 6 miles in 3.5 minutes,” Schaefer said.

The scene was similar to that in a movie.

“I pull up, the cop pulls up, and I open the door and there are trucks everywhere – personal ones,” Schaefer said. “There were all these people in blue shirts, and they are all communicating with each other as they are coming in, pulling him out. … The team work – everybody has a job and you do your job and don’t worry about what everyone else is doing. It was just amazing.”

Roberta, who was not at the scene but had heard the story, agreed.

“Robbie said it was a beautiful thing,” she said. “No one got in each other’s way. One had a clip board, one was asking the questions.”

Law enforcement from the Rice Police Department kept Schaefer occupied while the medical rescue unfolded.

Members of the Rice Fire Department – the men in the blue shirts – began chest compressions in less than four minutes from the time Todd’s heart quit beating.

Being the community’s celebration, Rice Family Fun Days, was taking place that day, they had already been at the Rice Fire Hall when the page came in. The volunteers used a defibrillator three times before Todd’s heart started again.

When Todd arrived at the hospital, more complications took place. He flat lined a second time and needed immediate surgery, awoke from a recovery cooling process (something doctors had never witnessed before), yet survived the plaque that broke loose and plugged his right coronary artery. Additionally, Todd shows no signs of brain damage from the lack of oxygen during his heart’s cessation. “[His heart attack] was a rare instance; one doctors say less than 10 percent survive,” Roberta said. “What’s really key here is those first responders got there before the four-minute mark because that’s the danger mark.

The fact they got there so fast is absolutely key. It makes your hair stand how much God has a hand in this – the day, the time, the person, the place – all of it.”

When Todd was discharged from the hospital three days later on Aug. 22, it was the same day the volunteer firefighters were gathering for their monthly meeting.

He made it a point to visit them at the fire hall.

Todd said the moment was surreal.

“When you realize it really happened, you’re just so thankful to each and every one of those guys and to Robbie here,” he said. “It’s a testament to all the practice and the work they go through.”

Schaefer agreed.

“They demonstrated urgency, they did it very efficiently, and they were very professional in everything they did,” Schaefer said. “I don’t even know how to explain it – it was a well-oiled machine.”

Life for Todd will go on much the same. Although he has made diet changes and will continue physical therapy until he is full strength, his plans to take up archery hunting did not change.

They are one of many opportunities afforded following the rescue efforts of firefighters and a friend.

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FOLEY — The American Red Cross, the city of Foley and the Foley Fire Department partnered to assist residents in and around Foley by installing smoke alarms in residential homes as part of the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign.

Kenny Nadeau, a senior at Foley High School, approached the American Red Cross Organization earlier this year with hopes to prevent fire casualties. He worked closely with the Foley Fire Department.

On the day of installation, Sept. 15, the Red Cross provided free smoke alarms to anyone who contacted the city of Foley requesting up to three devices. Nine Red Cross volunteers, 17 firefighters and two Foley residents installed Kidde smoke alarms with a 10-year battery and life expectancy in homes within the Foley fire district.

“We installed alarms in the Foley fire protection area,” said Larry Nadeau, assistant chief of the Foley Fire Department. “Some homes were as far away as 16 miles from Foley. All together we installed half of the devices in residential homes within town and half in country homes.”

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When the day was finished, the groups of three had “The American Red Cross also provided educa- installed 135 new smoke detectors and dozens of batteries in existing alarms.

“We have approximately seven home visits that were rescheduled due to time and date conflicts,” Larry said. “After we complete these visits, it is estimated we will have installed more than 150 smoke alarms in area homes as a result of the community smoke alarm campaign.”

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Foley from page 7 After the six-hour installation project, the volunteers met at the Foley Fire Hall for a pizza meal donated by Casey’s General Store.

“I thought the day went very smoothly with very few hiccups,” Kenny said. “I am very pleased with how the event went, and it felt good to see the work we put in finally amount to this success.”

Foley Fire Chief, Mark Pappenfus, agreed.

“I thought the day went really well,” Pappenfus said. “It was a lot of work, but went really smoothly.”

The fire department hopes to continue its fire prevention efforts with similar activities.

“This may have been the single greatest fire prevention effort in my time on the fire department,” Larry said. “This event PHOTOS SUBMITTED allowed us to connect with the public and make Captain firefighter Josh Beutz installs a smoke alarm in Jerry and Josie Huneke’s home a positive impact on fire in Foley Sept. 15. Seven groups of three traveled to homes in and around Foley to install up to three new smoke alarms. hazards.”

Volunteers – Seth Nelson (front, from left), Jerry Linn, Jerad Fleck, Andy Shaw, Mark Ward, Travis Sweno, Mark Pappenfus, Mike Hoffman, Kenny Nadeau, Larry Nadeau, Greg Poganski, Maria Orton, Carol Otremba, Carolyn “Kippy” Randleman, Rick Herband, Craig Randleman, Jerrik Manthie, Tyson Knutson, Terry Carlson; (back, from left) Adam Foss, Mike McMillin, Adam Orton, Josh Beutz, Nathan Lease, Tom Kaproth, Katie Ward, Todd Foreman and Bryan Moshier – stand in front of the Foley Fire Department Sept. 15. Twenty-eight people volunteered their time, installing smoke alarms in residential homes in and around Foley.

Jerry (front, from left) and Josie Huneke, and Kenny Nadeau stand in the Huneke’s living room after Nadeau installs a smoke alarm Sept. 15 in Foley. Residents were able to call the city of Foley to participate in the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign.

Tom Kaproth (left) assists Andy Shaw with the installation of a smoke alarm Sept. 15 at Dolores Kaproth’s Foley residence. Volunteers checked old alarms, replaced batteries, installed new devices and educated the residents on safety measures in case of a fire.

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