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Saturday, August 17, 2019

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Rice council seeks applicants Candidate to be appointed to 1.5 year term RICE – Following the resignation of Rice City Council member Kyle Walter, the city of Rice is accepting letters of interest from those people willing to serve the remaining 1.5 year term.

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, eligible to vote in Minnesota and have maintained residence in the city of Rice for at least 30 days.

Letters may be submitted to Rice City Hall between the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Aug. 27.

Walter, who was appointed to serve a two year term in March, is relocating from the city of Rice and will no longer be eligible to serve.

A replacement will be appointed in September.

The Rice City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Council members are required to attend some special and committee meetings throughout each year.

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Happenstance heals a heartache Kantos reunited with long lost T-Bird

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – “It was just a car, but I was a little heartbroken I had to sell it,” said Tim Kantos, of Sauk PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER Rapids.

Tim Kantos sits in his 1961 Ford Thunderbird Aug. 13 Kantos sold his 1961 Ford Thunoutside his home in Sauk Rapids. Kantos, who owned derbird in 1975 when he was short on the vehicle in the 1970s, coincidentally spotted the vehicle in a sales lot and repurchased his car.

cash and needed money to pay for college. Since that time, memories of the vehicle and the open road have never left his mind or heart.

Many people share similar sentiments with the vehicles of their early driving years. Whether that vehicle was a classic sold away or a common

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One vital decision Johnsen recalls importance of wearing life preserver

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – One decision, minutes away from a life-changing accident, saved Leo Johnsen’s life.

“I don’t think I would have made it if it weren’t for the life jacket,” Johnsen said. “I told my girlfriend we should put them on as we entered the Mississippi River from the Sauk River. We did, thankfully, because it saved my life.”

Leo Johnsen and his girlfriend, Anna Rosburg, were kayaking on the Mississippi River in the area of Sauk Rapids May 5 when they headed into the rapids and overturned. Rosburg escaped the rapids and swam to shore, but Johnsen struggled amidst the river’s current.

He was pulled into a hydraulic whirlpool which sucked him and his kayak to the bottom of the river, where he fell out of his kayak, and surfaced. Johnsen was pulled under the water three more times. By the time he surfaced and evaded the whirlpool, he had symptoms of hypothermia and was out of energy.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Leo Johnsen stands in front of the Mississippi River July 21 in Sauk Rapids. Behind him is the location where water swept him under after his kayak overturned May 5.

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Where has the eagle landed?

Graves searches for missing artwork

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD – It is not often someone loses an item which was not in their possession, but that is exactly what happened to St. Cloud veteran Kevin Graves.

Graves, who served stateside in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in 1966-68, is in search of a stained glass piece he donated to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in

2003. The artwork, which pictures an eagle and a portion of the American flag, went missing during renovations at the facility.

Now, he’s hoping the piece finds its way home. “Whoever owns it is probably displaying it in their house and maybe only their beer drinking buddies are seeing it,�

Graves said. “But I am hoping somebody gets a conscience and says, ‘This is wrong and it should be back at the VA.’ ‌ I’m not

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As he transitioned toward retirement, Graves took up the stained-glass hobby which he carried out for more than 10 years.

Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he decided to make the patriotic piece. It took him over 35 hours. “I drew up the pattern, made the eagle and had it hanging here,â€? Graves said during an interview at his home. “Let’s face it, it doesn’t go with any of the dĂŠcor in this house.â€?

Because the piece was large and boldly displayed the nation’s colors and bird, he asked the VA if they would be interested in hanging it at the campus. Former director Barry Bahl, who retired in June 2016, was thrilled with the donation. Bahl accepted the piece Nov. 24, 2003. “He hung it right above the Canteen,�

Graves said. “It looked perfect up there.�

For over a decade the artwork hung on the wall as you walked into the Canteen – the VA’s retail cafeteria. Until one day, as renovations began in 2016, it was gone.

Graves and his wife, Carol, volunteered at the facility and occasionally walked through the Can-

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Kevin Graves (from left) stands with Barry Bahl, former director of the St. Cloud VA Health System, and friend Terry McGee at the VA Nov. 24, 2003 in St. Cloud. Graves donated the stained glass artwork which was lost during renovations to the facility.

teen lobby area while making their way to and from playing cards with veteran patients. They knew of the renovations taking place and one day as the two passed through, Graves noticed his donation had been removed. He asked a staff member where the piece had gone. The staff member asked a manager who asked a secretary, but no one seemed to know where the piece had been taken. Eventually, a message was relayed that the artwork was in storage and would be rehung when remodeling was finished.

That never happened.

When the project was completed in 2018 and the donation was still absent, Graves continued to inquire.

Hoping to locate the piece, he tried everything he could to have them begin an investigation to the eagle’s whereabouts.

In May 2019, he received a letter from the VA’s acting director Martina Malek. “We have conducted an extensive investigation to try and find the stained glass hanging,â€? said the letter. “I regret to inform you that we have been unable to locate it. ‌ Despite a widespread and thorough search, as well as numerous interviews with current and former staff, we are unable to determine how the stained glass hanging went missing.â€?

According to VA Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable, attempts to locate the missing artwork included an informal investigation, an investigation

by VA police and several widespread and thorough searches. “We apologize for failing to maintain appropriate control of the artwork and for the sense of loss Mr. Graves certainly feels,� Venable said. “Moreover, we are saddened that veterans using the medical center are not able to enjoy the gift of art he so generously provided them.�

Light shines through a stained glass artwork featuring an eagle and a portion of the American flag in St. Cloud. Following St. Cloud VA Health System renovations, the piece is missing from the facility.

Although Graves has been and continues to be satisfied with the medical care he receives at the VA, he wishes the investigation into his missing donation had been handled better. “I went to different people and I got the runaround,� Graves said. “Nobody acted concerned at all; that’s what really bothered me. They could have faked it; anything would have been better than what I got.�

Still, Graves has only one priority: finding where the eagle landed and returning it to the veterans.

The artwork is roughly 20 pounds and 28-by-42 inches in size. It depicts a bald eagle landing in front of an American flag background.

A brass plate was adhered to the bottom of the piece and it is possible, but not confirmed, that Graves name is etched into the glass.

If anyone knows of its whereabouts, they are encouraged to relay the information to law enforcement or the St. Cloud VA Health System. “It was donated for the veterans and their families,� Graves said. “That was its purpose.�

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Tim Kantos stands next to his 1961 Ford Thunderbird in the early 1970s. He sold the car in 1975 and, after relocating the vehicle, purchased it again in late July.

Kantos from front car that went kaput, most people can tell you stories of vehicles they have owned.

Kantos is no different.

“It was my baby,” he said. “My next door neighbor would say I was going to wear the paint off it because I washed it so much. … I always wanted to keep track of it because I was hoping one day I could buy it back. I ran into the fellow I had sold it to (years later), but the car was in such nice shape even back then that he wanted $10,000 for it. I couldn’t afford that, so I just let it go.”

After nearly 45 years, his baby is back.

Kantos was reunited with his long-lost T-Bird in late July.

And, although Kantos had continued searching for the vehicle in recent years, it happened by happenstance.

Three weeks ago on a Saturday as Kantos was driving to northern Minnesota to visit family, he detoured from his regular route.

“I was at a loss for words; I thought this can’t be happening. It was like a dream come true I saw it. … I took it for a test drive, and it was like I was 18 or 19 again.”

- Tim Kantos “ I usually take a short cut in Foreston, but this time I decided to go through Milaca,” said Kantos, a former deputy for the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.

Kantos turned left onto Highway 169. As he passed Stoney Hill Auto, a glimpse of honey beige caught his eye.

“I knew right from the start that it was mine because of the way the windows were tinted and the wire spoked hubcaps,” Kantos said.

Kantos turned his vehicle around and pulled into the car lot.

The salesman, Butch, approached him and asked if he could help.

When Kantos told him the car was his, Butch said, “Oh, you had one like this years ago?”

“No, that’s my car,” Kantos said.

“I told him I could

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Leo Johnsen (front) and Anna Rosburg kayak on the Sauk River earlier this year near Sauk Rapids. Life jackets saved the two from the Mississippi River currents in May.

Johnsen from front

Witnessing kayakers helped get Johnsen to shore.

“I am so glad they were there and that I had a life jacket on,” Johnsen said. “I thought I was going to die.

I had tried to swim to the surface and I couldn’t. When I did, having the other kayakers really helped, as I would have just kept floating down the river like a dead fish otherwise. I had no energy to swim.”

According to information from the witnesses, Johnsen’s kayak took more than 15 minutes to resurface and pull out of the whirlpool, almost double the time it took to rescue Johnsen.

Johnsen learned to kayak three years ago and has often kayaked on lakes and rivers since then. He had gone towards currents and rapids as it gave him an adrenaline rush he enjoyed. Since the accident, his outlook on kayaking and the destinations he chooses has changed quite drastically.

“We won’t be kayaking on the Mississippi anymore, we know that,” Johnsen said. “We have always liked the Sauk River, too, but even that is something we shy away from now. I will be sticking mostly to calm lakes and rivers now. I only go in the summer now, too, to avoid colder water temperatures. And I will always wear my life jacket.”

One of Johnsen’s favorite lakes to kayak on is Whitefish Lake near Brainerd where his grandparents live. It gives him the opportunity to be with his family and enjoy calmer scenery. He also enjoys slower rivers like Pine River or Cloquet River.

“I would much rather be on a calm lake than a rushing river now,” Johnsen said. “It makes me less nervous. I can relax and enjoy nature more this way, too.”

Johnsen has reduced the time he spends in the kayak, going from an average of once or twice a week to only going a few times since the accident.

“It has impacted Anna and I both immensely,” Johnsen said. “We talk about it often because it helps us, but it was traumatic, especially for her. She witnessed me getting pulled under multiple times as she was swimming to shore, but she didn’t know whether I would survive or not. She has had a hard time with it, we both have.”

The incident has deepened the relationship between the couple, but Johnsen has learned other lessons from it as well.

“I really have learned to not take things for granted anymore,” Johnsen said. “Not that I did before, but the accident has made me slow down more and appreciate life in a new way. I spend more time with my family and appreciating what I have than I did before.”

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tell him every little thing about the car. I told him there would be a little dent here and a tiny dent here and a Rhude Ford sticker on the back.”

Butch could not believe it, but Kantos was spot on.

“I was at a loss for words; I thought this can’t be happening,” Kantos said. “It was like a dream come true I saw it. … I took it for a test drive, and it was like I was 18 or 19 again.”

Kantos originally purchased the Bullet Bird for $750 from his neighbor in 1972. It had 48,000 miles on it and had never seen snow.

To this day, the car is in beautiful condition and has been stored over winters. The Thunderbird, equipped with a 390/300 horsepower engine, has

its original honey beige paint and beige interior. Only 4,000 miles have been accumulated since Kantos sold the car 44 years ago.

“It’s in the same condition as when I sold it,” Kantos said.

“The only thing that doesn’t work is the AM radio.”

With an expected buyer coming to the sales lot the following Tuesday, Kantos was told he needed to move fast.

“I came home and I have a lot of old gas station memorabilia,” Kantos said. “I quickly threw a whole bunch of things on Craigslist and I sold about half the amount I needed to purchase the car.”

Kantos returned to Stoney Hill Auto the following Monday – one day before it was to be sold to the other buyer – and purchased his vehicle.

“I’ve had many many vehicles over the years and they are materialistic, but this car here had so many memories,” Kantos said. “It’s probably a foolish purchase. I probably should have bought a riding lawn mower instead.”

But foolish or not, Kantos’s smile explains everything. He plans on entering his collector’s vehicle in the St. Cloud Antique Auto Club’s annual Pantowners Car Show and Swap Meet which takes place Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids.

“It’s nice to have this piece from when I was younger, so now I can pass it down to my boys,” Kantos said.

“And, I’m never going to sell this one again.”

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On the road again Miller family conquers travel to all 50 states

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Charles Miller and his wife Jenny, of Sauk Rapids, started traveling on their honeymoon, road tripping from their home in Oklahoma to Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park.

Since then, the couple and their children have embarked in cross country expeditions, loading their vehicle and hitting the open road. The family marked an accomplishment in their travels in July when they returned from Alaska – marking off travels to all 50 United States.

“We decided to make a goal to go to all 50 states after we took the kids to about 15 of them,” Miller said. “We have driven to every state besides Florida, Hawaii and Alaska.”

Throughout their travels, the Millers have aimed to do something in each state that is iconic to

its culture like eating pancakes with maple syrup in Vermont or lobster in Maine.

“We do a lot of hiking and camping, which is something we all enjoy,” Miller said. “We all have different interests we try to hit, too. My daughter Katie loves shopping and theater, my son Owen enjoys music and hiking, and Jenny enjoys going to beaches.”

While the family has enjoyed something about every state they have been in, each member has something they have enjoyed most. For Jenny, it was seeing the orcas jump out of the water on their Alaskan vacation in July.

Owen enjoyed visiting Berklee College of Music in Boston and seeing the civil war reenactment in Gettysburg. Katie’s favorite experience was seeing Hamilton in Chicago and meeting the actors afterwards.

Charles has favorite aspects of the trip as well, but his icing on the cake is being with his family and watching them create memories.

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The Miller family – Charles (from left), Jenny, Owen and Katie – sit amongst their travel scrapbooks July 22 at their home in Sauk Rapids. The family returned from a trip to Alaska the previous week, marking off travel to all 50 United States with the trip.

lina almost every year to visit Jenny’s grandfather.

Each time, they have taken a different route to see sights and check off their states.

“We have always liked going out to North Carolina and we experience different things each time, not only on our way out there, but in North Carolina, too,” Charles said. “We embrace the journey we are on and enjoy the time in the car together.”

The family’s trip to Hawaii was particularly special because the family saw the ice cream shop owned by Jenny’s uncle.

“We traveled to the big island and spent time with her family,” Charles said. “It was fun to see how they lived and ran a business on an island. The sights out there were spectacular, too.”

One area of the country the Miller family traveled through quicker was the New England states because they are small in size.

“States like Rhode Island, Delaware and Con-

necticut we drove through and stopped maybe once or twice while driving just to check the state off our list,” Charles said. “We had one meal in Delaware for that reason and then we moved on.”

Other times, the Millers traveled to states for the specific reason of checking it off, like Oregon for instance.

“We had taken the kids to California, Washington and other surrounding states, but we missed Oregon,” Charles said.

“We ended up taking a trip specifically to go to Oregon and experienced parts of the other states we had previously been to as well.”

Now that the family has checked off all 50 states, it has inspired other travel goals. Katie decided to study abroad after her family travels and hopes to travel to 50 countries now.

Charles and Jenny hope to see more of Canada.

The family plans to revisit some of the states, especially on their next drive out to North Carolina, and

see parts they have not yet experienced.

“It is getting harder to travel as a family now that the kids are getting older, but we relish in every trip we get,” Charles said.

“Jenny and I will have more time to travel just the two of us, which we are

looking forward to, but we are happy we were able to check off all 50 states with our kids. We have loved being able to travel and see the country we live in and have time as a family. We love being able to make stories and find the adventure in whatever we do.”

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The Miller family – Charles (from left), Owen, Jenny and Katie – stand in front of the mountains at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming July 2014. The family decided to travel to all 50 states after taking their kids to 15 of them.

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SAUK RAPIDS – In a 3-2 vote, the Sauk Rapids City Council approved a building design for the Southside Park project.

Council members had two building options to choose from; one with a curved roof and one with a slanted roof.

Both steel-roofed buildings are the same size footprint and include accommodations for 140220 people dependent on the layout of tables and chairs.

Council members Ellen Thronson, Jason Ellering and Nick Sauer voted for the slanted roof design, which was approved. Dottie Seamans and Mayor Kurt Hunstiger had opted for the curved roof option.

The building will cost roughly $2.4 million and its design will be mirrored in the smaller building which will be constructed in Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset park.

The half cent sales tax committee, which

consists of Sauer and Thronson, recommended the slanted option.

Thronson said she chose the design from pure aesthetic because other elements were similar in both options. Sauer said he liked the visual appeal and also was favorable of the building’s overhang which could protect outdoor visitors from elements.

In other council news: - City finance director Jack Kahlhamer presented the first draft of the 2020 general fund budget during a workshop prior to the council meeting.

Kahlhamer said the increase is $149,100 over 2019’s budget, bringing the budget total to roughly $6.23 million.

An $80,000 increase in wages and benefits is budgeted for 2020. Other added costs are $24,000 for elections, $20,000 for operating costs for the Southside Park buildings during the fourth quarter of next year, $12,000 for police equipment, $11,000 for field renovations to Bob Cross Park

ments but he believes projects for the next five years will be able to be funded and using the funds to keep a competitive tax rate will benefit the city.

The city will need to submit a preliminary levy to the county by the end of September. They are able to reduce the levy – but not raise – before Dec. 31.

- Approved the purchase of a 2007 bucket truck for the public works department at a price of $60,500. The council had approved spending up to $65,000 on this expenditure.

- Approved appointing Jay Olson to the planning commission.

Olson will replace Kevin Renslow, who resigned, and will serve through December 2021.

- Approved hiring R.A. Morton and Associates to serve as the construction manager for the Southside and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park project.

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and $2,000 for dues to the Highway 23 Coalition.

There were no additional staffing requests from departments for 2020 but the police department has requested acquiring an additional K-9 officer with the intent to have two in order to never have an absence when one K-9 retires.

The police officer reserve program was budgeted in 2019 and will again be budgeted in 2020, but with new officers on the department, it has not yet been established.

The total levy is $10,400 less than 2019 and is expected to be $3.97 million.

Kahlhamer had not yet received net tax capacity numbers from Benton County prior to the meeting, but he estimates a 3.5% increase.

With that in mind, he estimates a tax rate of 44.69% in 2020, a 1.68% reduction from the 2019 tax rate.

“With LGA (local government aid) we’ve increased about $168,000,” Kahlhamer said. “So really, it helped us keep our levy the same.”

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Memorial Mass for Jerry was at 11 a.m. Aug. 14 at Immaculate Conception Church in Rice. Rev. Tom Becker officiated.

Visitation was Tuesday evening from 4-8 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with parish prayers at 4 p.m. Visitation continued after 10 a.m.

Wednesday also at the church. Burial with full military honors was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Service with Dignity provided

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Jerome James Post was born Jan. 17, 1940, in Cold Spring, the son of William and Anna (Schwartz) Post.

He graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud in 1958, and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy where he was trained as a aviation electrician.

He spent his career working for the city of St. Cloud as a firefighter for over 26 years, retiring in 1990. On July 5, 1965, Jerry was united in marriage with Phyllis Mossman at St. Augustine Catholic Church in St. Cloud.

The couple raised their family in St. Cloud until moving to Little Rock Lake.

Jerry was very active in the East side VFW Post No. 4847 and a member of the Little Rock Lake Association.

He was always there to help neighbors with a project. He enjoyed the outdoors, cutting wood, working on cars, playing

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Jerry is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughters, Dana PostViswanathan (Steve Beck) and LeAnn (Shawn) Erickson; grandchildren: Kyle (Dana) Viswanathan, Keenan (Chelsea) Viswanathan, Otis (Melanie) Morris, Kashanie (Richmond) Swift, Bethany Erickson (fiancé: Brian Barlow), and Logan Erickson; great-granddaughters: Elise, Jessa, and Stella Viswanathan; brother, Wally Post; sisters-inlaw, Delphine Post and Janice Post; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Larry, Betty Killeen, Teresa Lansing, Katie May, Les, Carl, Al, Willie, Donald, Joe, Mary Ann, and Dennis.

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EDITORIAL

Carpets of green

Pat Fouquette, Sauk Rapids Beautiful we see so plush and green; Is it not grass or a carpet as seen; Not a weed of any kind; Search and search you will not find; Wonder it is this perfect lawn? Normal it’s not all weeds are gone; It is not real it happens that way; When the use of chemicals come into play; Natural it is that weeds tend to grow; Noticed not when you groom and mow; Concerned are those from dusk till dawn; For another weed has surfaced their lawn; Out come the chemicals, the weed better sin; Plush and green the carpet again; Is it not known these chemicals not die; Then rains takes them lower from where they lie; Deep they travel to the water below; We drink these chemicals and sickness will grow; Chemicals on lawn and those on the field; Air, water, food sickness its yield; Now of sickness, epidemics we see; Too many chemicals we need to be free; The city, the county, chemicals they spray; Think of the children, then they will play; Years have passed since science did say; Chemicals will bring pandemic one day; So, those of you who need plush, for what it is worth; Find a new way, do not poison the Earth.

Small town heartache Growing up in a rural setting has many benefits such as small schools, good teachers and tight knit communities. However, relationships in the community will always be tougher if you do not take care of your character. Your reputation is affected by how you take care of it, and guidance is as valuable as gold in developing years.

In a small town, you tend to hear about everything going on. Leave the small BY MERCY NYGAARD Life by Faith community, and you are still somewhat in the loop thanks to social media.

“Died on the scene,” read the online article a Facebook friend from high school posted. Shortly after seeing that article, more friends’ comments about the individual suddenly dying started rolling in. This is someone I had a close relationship with during my high school career. We were misguided youths, with still developing brains, in confusing teen years. I did not take care of my character then and rumors flamed as the wind blew. That was a lifetime ago. Thankfully, with a fully developed brain and maturing through hardships, I am better able to guide my teen through navigating these years. In fact, I am fully aware of the dangers as a result of making bad decisions back then.

As Christian parents we want to believe relationships are innocent and boyfriends and girlfriends are cute in eighth grade, nice in ninth grade and almost expected in tenth. If relationships grow with maturity, what do you think that relationship will look like come junior and senior year? The reality is parents are allowing their child to get emotionally invested into someone who will attach parts of themselves to their child as the years go on and that turns into baggage. Children then, do not go into the relationship of the person they will eventually marry with a light load, they carry baggage with them. The heavier the relationship, the heavier the baggage.

My husband and I have been married 14 years. We have, together, committed to loving God above all else and each other second. When I found out my high school boyfriend died, I was able to talk through it with him, he knows the baggage it brought into our marriage and he lovingly comforted me while I processed. Upon hearing the news, it is sad not knowing if the man I no longer knew accepted Jesus before dying. Hearing the news of his death brought immense gratitude for my husband, looking into my eyes, showering me with compliments, caring for our children and simply loving me.

My small town I grew up in is now reeling with a sudden loss. A life gone too soon. I am praying for his family, whom I was close with, too, during those years and grew to love. I pray Jesus would be the answer everyone looks to and finds and accepts as our only salvation.

African violets

Contrary to what you may have with lighter green leaves. One way to check the light level is to place heard, African Violets are easy to your hand over a violet during the grow. Native to Tanzania and Kenya, time when it is receiving the brightthey were named by a European exest light. If you can barely see the plorer who thought they resembled shadow of your hand over the vioour native violets. There are special let, then it is getting the correct soil mixes for African Violets; howBY LINDA G. amount of light. ever, any soil mixture that is light and TENNESON Fertilizers mixed for African porous, usually made with peat moss, Green and Violets are readily available, but vermiculite or perlite will work.

Growing in any fertilizer with a high phosphoPlant your African Violet in a clay pot and then set it inside a glazed Benton County rus number, the middle number, should work. Remember to use or waterproof pot. Pour water into the glazed pot and allow the plant to draw the fertilizer at half the strength recommended on water it needs through the porous sides of the the package. If more is needed it can be added, clay pot. There are pots manufactured as sets but it is difficult to flush excess fertilizer out of for African Violet culture with a clay inner pot the soil once it has been applied. Violets with a and a decorative glazed outer pot. African Vio- pale leaf color and few or no flowers may need lets want to be kept moist but not soggy. Tepid, more fertilizer or more light. Blooms may be or water that has been allowed to stand until pinched once they have begun to fade to enit has reached room temperature, is also rec- courage additional blooming.

African Violets prefer at least 50% humidommended for African Violets. Do not let the plant completely dry out. Too much water will ity and the same temperatures that keep human leave the plant susceptible to diseases such as beings comfortable. Excessive heat or cold root rot. If watering is done from the top, wa- drafts may damage the plants. If your African ter should not touch the leaves because it will Violet grows too tall, you may cut it off leaving leave spots on them. Soft or highly chlorinated a long stem. Dust the stem in rooting powder water may cause leaf burn or failure to bloom. and place it in moist soil. A closed plastic bag African Violets will grow in various light may be used around the pot and replanted plant conditions but only bloom when they have to create a mini-green house to encourage new enough light. I have had the best results by roots to form. I have had good luck with simply placing my African Violets under LED lights placing a leaf with a short stem in rooting comthat are turned on and off with a timer ensur- pound and keeping it in moist soil for several ing the plants receive at least eight but less weeks. The leaf will stay green and tiny new than 12 hours of light each day. One source leaves will appear at the base of the stem and recommends bright to medium light or light grow into a new plant.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minmeter readings of 10,000 to 12,000 lux or 900 to 1,100 foot candles. Plants with dark green nesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree leaves need more light to bloom than violets Care Advisor.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING Saturday, Aug. 17, noon — Rice Family Fun Day. Softball tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. Food and activities start at noon with the parade at 3 p.m. Street dance featuring Gregory James Band and Arch Allies. Rice.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 8:15 a.m. — 5K Fun Run with the Storm. Proceeds benefit the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School cross country team. Mayhew Creek Park, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. A one mile walk/run will begin at 8 a.m. the same day. Register at https://runsignup.com/race/MN/SaukRapids/ runwiththestorm.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 55+ Driver Refresher Course. Miller Auto Plaza, 2930 Second St. S., St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888234-1294.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. — BankVista Rock N Block. Featuring Frankie Ballard and Mason Dixon Line. Hosted by the Sartell Chamber of Commerce.

Proceeds benefit the Sartell Fire Department Relief Fund. Bernicks Ice Arena, 1109 First St. S., Sartell.

For tickets, visit https://www.sartellchamber.com.

Sunday, Aug. 18, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Pantowners 44th annual Car Show and Swap Meet. Free shuttle from Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992. Benton County Fairgrounds, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapy ids. e e Sunday, Aug. 18, 1-5 p.m. — INDY’s Little War- rior Wonderland. Free event. Food and ice cream e trucks on site, canvas and face painting, jump house - and obstacle course, emergency responder vehicles, live DJ and more. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. S., t St. Cloud.

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Sunday, Aug. 18, 3 p.m. — Music In the Gardens.

Laura Caviani Trio: featuring jazz pianist Caviani, bass player Chris Bates and David Schmalenberger on percussion. Munsinger Clemens Gardens, 1515 Riverside Drive, S.E., St. Cloud.

Monday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. — Rice City Council Meeting. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice.

Monday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course. St. Cloud Life, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.

Tuesday, Aug.20, 9 a.m. — Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 4-6 p.m. — Rice Area Farmers Market. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Corner of Division Street North and West Main Street, Rice.

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 5-9 p.m. — Summertime by George. Featuring Mill Creek Irish and Micheal Shynes. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. S., St. Cloud.

e Thursday, Aug. 22, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Friday, Aug. 23, 4-8 p.m. — 2019 Storm Kickoff Celebration. Meet the players, enjoy inflatables and more. Food and a limited number of Storm superfan football shirts available for purchase. Sauk RapidsRice Middle School, 901 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Aug. 24, noon — Shelby Linn Benefit. Silent and live auction, baked and homemade goods, bean bag tournament and food served by the Tinville Burger Barn. All proceeds from the auctions, bake sale and burger stand will benefit Shelby Linn, a Sauk Rapid-Rice graduate who was in motor vehicle accident in January. Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks, 940 35th Ave N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. — Comedian Louie Anderson. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For more information, visit

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Sunday, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — International Dinner. Food from Somalia, Jordan, Venezula and America. A Christian-Muslim dialogue group is hosting the dinner to find two scholarships given in the name of Sister Tonie Rausch. Speltz House, 308 Third St. S., Sauk Rapids. Limited to 60 people. Reserve by calling Marilu Sommers at 320-363-4895.

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Sunday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. — Sacred Heart Parish Festival. Indoor polka Mass at 10 a.m. Bidding Baskets, games, paddle cake, quilt and grand raffle, bingo, food and fresh homemade donuts. Sacred Heart Church, 2875 10th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 4-6 p.m. — Rice Area Farmers Market. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Corner of Division Street North and West Main Street, Rice.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4-7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice Early Childhood and Elementary School Open House. Hillside School, 30 Fourth Ave. S., Sauk Rapids. Rice Elementary School, 200 Third Ave. N.E., Rice. Pleasantview Elementary School, 1009 Sixth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Mississippi Heights Elementary School, 1003 Fourth St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4:30-7:30 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Open House. SRRMS, 901 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5-8 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Open House. SRRHS, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. High school student photos from 4:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5-9 p.m. — Summertime by George. Featuring the Fabulous Armadillos and Stone Road. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. S., St. Cloud. Last event of summer 2019.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m. — Adult Book Club.

Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Call 320-650-2500 for this month’s selection.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Aug. 5 0037 hrs: Officers responded to the 1100 block of Second Avenue North for a male receiving harassing text messages from an unknown number. The male was concerned when he received a picture of an aerial map of his residence. Officer attempted to contact the harassing party but was unable to do so.

Aug. 6 1715 hrs: Officers and the fire department responded to a fire on the 300 block of 11th Street North. Upon investigation, it was determined the clothes dryer overheated. The fire department removed the dryer and ventilated the building.

Aug. 9 1252 hrs: Officers located a male on the 2200 block of Park View Lane Northeast who said he was resting his feet before changing and waiting for a female friend to give him a ride. Officers did not observe any damage and offered the male a ride, but he declined.

Incidents: 32 traffic stops, 18 assists, 18 various calls, 13 medical, 11 animals, 10 suspicious, 9 welfare checks, 7 civil, 6 thefts, 6 ordinances, 5 accidents, 5 property, 5 permits, 4 domestics, 3 child, 3 alarms, 3 disturbances, 3 records checks, 3 fraud, 3 driving, 2 missing persons, 2 criminal damage to property, 2 suicidal persons, 2 repo vehicles, 2 harassments, 2 extra patrol, 2 disorderly conduct, 2 warrants and 2 vehicles.

Rice Police Department activity Aug. 6 2348 hrs: Officers responded to the Holiday Station Store for two males who were in the bathroom for long periods of time.

Officers learned the males were using the bathroom to clean up, as they were sleeping in vehicles parked in long-term parking areas. The males had left everything clean and had not committed any crimes.

The officers cleared.

Incidents: 8 assists, 7 traffic stops, 5 various calls, 3 suspicious, 3 child, 3 property, 3 animals, 2 domestics and 2 records checks.

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The members of the MSA give special recognition to the financial needs of students who are attending a peace officer skills course, or pursuing a two or four year law enforcement degree. The board of directors feel peace officers in our democratic society have complex duties to perform. The MSA recognizes the importance of pre-entry training for people considering law enforcement as their ca-

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CITY OF RICE ACCEPTING LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR A ONE AND HALF YEAR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT

Olson said that staff is looking at possibly doing a promotional video that highlights the City as well. Staff will work with a Committee of the Council to gauge Council interest.

Olson said that staff will keep the Council posted as the project progresses.

12. Other Council Items and Communications A. Benton County Fair—Acting Mayor Sauer reminded everyone of the upcoming Benton County Fair, which starts next week. He encouraged everyone to attend and to stop out and support the Sauk Rapids Fire Department’s fair stand.

B. National Night Out-Acting Mayor Sauer noted that National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6th.

He encouraged any neighborhood interested in participating in National Night Out to contact the Sauk Rapids Police Department as they will send a Police Officer out to the neighborhood gatherings as well.

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

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

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

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

Acting Mayor Sauer adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE: Geneva Fi- of sale contained in said nancial, LLC mortgage, the above deRESIDENTIAL MORT- scribed property will be sold GAGE SERVICER: U.S. by the Sheriff of said county Bank National Association as follows: MORTGAGED PROPER- DATE AND TIME OF TY ADDRESS: 1219 2nd SALE: October 15, 2019 at Avenue S, Sauk Rapids, MN 10:00 AM 56379 PLACE OF SALE: TAX PARCEL I.D. #: Benton County Sheriff’s 190141100 Office, 581 Highway 23 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Northeast Foley, MN OF PROPERTY: to pay the debt then secured The land referred to herein by said Mortgage, and taxis situated in the state of es, if any, on said premises, Minnesota, Benton County and the costs and disbursedescribed as follows: Lot 5 ments, including attorneys’ Block 10 SWEET’S ADDI- fees allowed by law subject TION TO SAUK RAPIDS to redemption within six (6) COUNTY IN WHICH months from the date of said PROPERTY IS LOCATED: sale by the mortgagor(s), Benton their personal representaORIGINAL PRINCIPAL tives or assigns unless reAMOUNT OF MORT- duced to Five (5) weeks unGAGE: $127,546.00 der MN Stat. §580.07.

AMOUNT DUE AND TIME AND DATE TO CLAIMED TO BE DUE VACATE PROPERTY: If AS OF DATE OF NO- the real estate is an ownerTICE, INCLUDING occupied, single-family TAXES, IF ANY, PAID dwelling, unless otherwise

BY MORTGAGEE: provided by law, the date $132,834.35 on or before which the That prior to the com- mortgagor(s) must vacate mencement of this mort- the property if the mortgage gage foreclosure proceed- is not reinstated under secing Mortgagee/Assignee of tion 580.30 or the property Mortgagee complied with is not redeemed under secall notice requirements as tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on required by statute; That April 15, 2020, unless that no action or proceeding has date falls on a weekend or been instituted at law or oth- legal holiday, in which case erwise to recover the debt it is the next weekday, and secured by said mortgage, unless the redemption perior any part thereof; od is reduced to 5 weeks unPURSUANT to the power der MN Stat. Secs. 580.07

or 582.032.

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

BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.�

Dated: August 12, 2019 U.S. 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 19 - 19-005407 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-33-6B

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The City of Rice is currently accepting letters of interest for a one and half year City Council Appointment. The Rice City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, with some special or additional meetings periodically. Applicant must be 21 years of age or older; eligible to vote in Minnesota and have maintained residence for at least 30 days. Submit letter of interest at the Rice City Hall between the hours of 7 am and 6 pm Monday, 8 am and 4 pm Tuesday through Thursday. Applications will be accepted until 4pm on Tuesday August 27th, 2019.

If you have any questions, please contact Rice City Hall at (320) 393-2280.

Dated: August 13th, 2019.

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 25, 2018 MORTGAGOR: Katie Elkins, a single woman.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Geneva Financial, LLC its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 30, 2018 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 430826.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated March 28, 2019 Recorded March 28, 2019, as Document No. 434831.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. T R A N S A C T I O N AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1009252-0000015478-7 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON

by Councilperson Seamans to approve Consent agenda items 9A-9D. Motion carried unanimously.

9-E Approve Purchase of 2007 Chipper Truck Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Seamans to approve the Public Works Director to purchase a chipper truck not to exceed $65,000. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. Website Photos and Video Update-Ross Olson stated that with the new website redesign the City is moving ahead with hiring a photographer under professional services. He said that staff has selected a photographer who should be able to supply the City with a variety of photos that can be used for not only the City’s website but also for banners, social media, and newsletters.

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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, July 22, 2019 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Acting Mayor Nick Sauer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Ellen Thronson and Dottie Seamans. Members absent: Kurt Hunstiger and Jason Ellering.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Seamans to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 7-8-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 7-8-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Sending Police Chief and Sergeant Bukowski to the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers Fall Training Conference B. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for Church of the Sacred Heart’s Parish Festival C. Approve and Authorize Resolution for a Temporary 3.2 Beer Liquor License for Church of the Sacred Heart D. Authorize Purchase of John Deere 1200A Bunker and Field Rake E. Approve Purchase of 2007 Chipper Truck—Pulled for Discussion Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

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Window of opportunity is closing for Vikings The Minnesota Vikings are built for success this season.

General manager Rick Spielman did a great job of acquiring young talent through the draft, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, that built the framework of this team’s roster and allowed them to forge an identity under head coach Mike Zimmer as a ferocious defensive squad. However, the bill has come due for most of those cornerstone players.

Gone are the days when the Vikings roster was littered with pro bowl-caliber players on rookie deals.

Stefon Diggs, Anthony Barr, Xavier Rhodes, Danielle Hunter and Adam Thielen are now established veterans who are getting paid legitimate money commensurate with their talent, and in a sport with a salary cap, that limits a team’s ability to build depth.

The 2019-20 Minnesota Vikings are a star-studded team, and if their key players stay healthy, they should be able to match up with anyone. They funneled a significant portion of their remaining resources into upgrading their biggest weakness last year, the offensive line, which sends a strong signal that the team is wisely focused on competing this year.

The Vikings used their first round pick on center Garrett Bradbury, who should start in week one.

They spent $7.25 million

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in guaranteed money in free agency to acquire guard Josh Kline from Tennessee, and he will be the starting right guard.

They also added guard Dru Samia and tackle Olisaemeka Udoh in the later rounds of the draft.

Perhaps most importantly, they brought in offensive line guru Gary Kubiak to be the team’s assistant head coach and offensive advisor, and his timetested zone blocking schemes should do wonders for the team’s running game and Dalvin Cook’s productivity. The Vikings did everything they could with their limited resources to make sure poor offensive line play was not going to be their Achilles heel this season.

On the other hand, because the Vikings focused almost all of their limited cap room and draft capital on improving the offensive line, they had better hope the other areas of their team continue to perform well. They are essentially running back the rest of the same roster that posted an uninspiring 8-7-1 record last year.

Granted, that was against

a murderous schedule, but once the games started being played, I was never left with the impression that the Vikings were poised to make a Super Bowl run from a talent perspective.

The team’s defense was solid last season, finishing ninth in points allowed per game and fourth in yards allowed per game, but honestly, that is not good enough. Considering the disproportionate amount of money the Vikings have tied up in their defense, if this team wants to win a Super Bowl, they need to be one of the best two or three defenses in the league. They need to dominate. Mike Zimmer is a defensive-minded coach, and his group needs to return to their level of play from the 2017-18 season if this team wants a realistic shot at playing in February.

As Brett Favre would say, the pieces are in place for the Vikings to have success this year. They have pro bowl-caliber talent all over their roster and the schedule should be significantly easier this year. However, if injuries affect some of the team’s thinner position groupings, this roster could topple like a house of cards.

The projected starters are legitimate, but if one of the team’s key wide receivers, defensive backs or offensive linemen goes down with a significant injury, it is going to get ugly pretty quickly.

There’s always injury luck

involved with football, but this top-heavy Vikings roster looks especially vulnerable this year. If everything goes right and

key players stay healthy, things could unravel very the Vikings are as good as quickly for Rick Spielman anyone. If not, the team’s and Mike Zimmer. window of opportunity is going to slam shut and

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Rice area softball team wins state tournament Fun-loving Drillers score over 70 runs in one day

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

The Drillers, sponsored by C&L Excavating Inc. and O’Brien’s Pub, defeated Rumors Bar & Grill 16-7 in the Class B Mens Masters-35 Slowpitch Softball State Championship Aug. 3 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids.

The one-day tournament was a high-scoring affair. The Drillers defeated Cambridge, St. Paul, Brainerd and Rumors by a combined score of 73-30.

“Our team won the state title by playing great defense, great hitting and trusting our teammates,” said Chuck Ackerman, second baseman.

Most of the players on the team originate from the Rice area, and the team has been connected to the region for years; they have been sponsored

by Rice-based O’Brien’s for 20 years.

“We’ve been playing

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The Drillers – Joe Waldoch (front, from left), Tom Olson, John DeZurik, Greg Volkers, Chuck Ackerman and Bob Petron; (back, from left) Derick Edwards, Kyle Wehrs, Joe Tomporowski, Eric Rue, Todd Sand, Mitch Whippler, Brian Skroch and Keith Johnson – take home the Class B Men’s Masters-35 Slow-pitch Softball State Championship Aug. 3 in Sauk Rapids. The team is sponsored by C&L Excavating Inc., of St. Joseph, and O’Brien’s Pub, of Rice.

together for a long time each week and could not losing.” conducted by the Minne- recreational sports orgaand our core guys get care less about winning or The tournament was sota Sports Federation, a nization. along great,” Ackerman said.

The Drillers’ average age is around 45 years old, but their love of softball has not waned as the years pass.

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Thell thunders to Granite City mod four win Races to victory after restart SAUK RAPIDS – Sixty-four race teams entered action under sunny skies at the Granite City Speedway in Sauk Rapids Aug. 11.. The micro sprints class were in action along with the standard five WISSOTA divisions.

The midwest modified feature was the first feature on the track and saw Andy Mayavski and Shane Howell pace the field to the green flag.

Mayavski led the opening lap with Howell alongside, but Zach Benson quickly snuck by on the bottom into the top spot and began to stretch his lead as the laps wound

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Sauk Rapids youth compete at state tournament

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The Sauk Rapids 10AA youth baseball team – Griffin Rothstein (front, from left), Nolan Hemker, Owen Weisz, Tyler Metcalf, Gavin Peterson and coach Rick Metcalf; (middle from left) head coach Jamie Hemker, Carter McClure, Liam Mick, Payten Remer, Isaac Miller, Owen Gales, Kole Robinson and coach Keith Emmel; (back) coach Sean Gales – place fifth at the Minnesota Sports Federation State Tournament July 26-28 in Mankato. The team competed against 36 teams in the 10AAA tier, outscored their opponents 32-12 and their only loss was to the eventual AAA champions from St. Paul.

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tory. Benson ran second at the checkered with Howell, Mark Martini and Matt Baker rounding out the top five finishers.

The hornet feature was a battle from start to finish with early leader Alex Aderman sitting out front during the early stages of the event. Aderman led a tight pack over the first several laps with Nate Servaty, Grayson Pratt, Zachery Schreder and Justin Schelitzche on his heels. After a yellow flag flew, Pratt overtook the top spot and held off 12th starting Schelitzche to the checkered but did not pass post-race tech and was disqualified, handing the win to Schelitzche. Servaty raced in second with Schreder, Doug Martin and Joe Wilber rounding out the top five.

Jordan Henkemeyer sat on the pole for the super stock feature and led the field to green, but seventh-starting Dave Mass wasted no time slicing through the field into the top spot. Mass took the lead mid race and proceeded to drive away lap after lap to a convincing victory over Henkemeyer, who held off a charging Dexton Koch and Shane Sabraski. Kurt Becken came home with a solid fifth place finish.

The micro sprint main event was a nonstop affair, which saw pole sitter Zack Nelson drive off from fellow front row driver Tyler Rabenberg and proceeded to lead all 15 laps and win

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convincingly. Rabenberg held off Cole Elton for second with Jack Berger and Joe Snow coming home fourth and fifth, respectively.

The mod fours were up next with Dwight Gilyard and Dean Larson leading the field from the front row. Larson took the lead on the opening lap and tried to drive away from a highly contested battle for second between Gilyard, Keith Thell, Jamie Flickinger and Dustin Holtquist.

Thell used the top groove to work his way from the fourth row into the runner up spot and was ready to battle for the lead after a late race caution allowed him to put pressure on Larson’s No. 37 car. On the restart, Thell took over the top spot and raced away to the victory.

Larson ran second with Flickinger, Gilyard and Bob Holtquist following respectively.

Tyler Kaeter raced to his second straight modified victory to conclude action Sunday night after starting in the second row and overhauling early leader Peter Loecken for the top spot and then holding off a charge from Dave Cain and Shane Sabraski for the win. Cain and Sabraski battled side by side for the runner up spot over the last few laps, with Cain taking second. JT Johnson and Denis Czech were fourth and fifth, respectively, as the checkered flag flew.

Cars are back in action at Granite City Speedway Aug. 18 for the AFCO Race of Champions qualifier night. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Races begin at 6:30 p.m.

600cc winged micros Feature (15 laps): 1.

07-Nelson [1], 2. 18-Rabenberg [2], 3. 24-Elton [4], 4.

19D-Berger [3], 5. 4S-Joe Snow [9], 6. 4J-Taylor Snow [5], 7. 2-Grant McIntosh [7], 8. 20L-Lucas Logue [6] and 9. 29-Brent Smith [8].

Heat (10 laps): 1. 18-Rabenberg [3], 2. 07-Nelson [5], 3. 19D-Berger [4], 4.

24-Elton [9], 5. 4J-Taylor Snow [8], 6. 20L-Logue [1], 7. 2-McIntosh [6], 8.

29-Smith [2] and 9. (DNF) 4S-Joe Snow [7].

Modifieds Feature (15 laps): 1. 5KKaeter [4], 2. 2C-Cain [6], 3. 7A-Sabraski [8], 4. 89JRJohnson [5], 5. 2-Czech [7], 6. 96-Taton Hansen [3], 7.

97-Loecken [2], 8. 3-Brandon Linquist [1], 9. (DNF) 26-Ryan Gierke [9] and 10.

(DNF) 27-Tony Proell [10].

Heat 1 (8 laps): 1. 2CCain [2], 2. 2-Czech [4], 3.

7A-Sabraski [5], 4. 3-Linquist [3] and 5. (DNF) 27-Proell [1].

Heat 2 (8 laps): 1.

89JR-Johnson [1], 2. 5K-

Kaeter [2], 3. 96-Hansen [4], 4. 97-Loecken [3] and 5.

26-Gierke [5].

Midwest modifieds Feature (15 laps): 1.

11S-Schulte [6], 2. 17B-Benson [5], 3. L1-Howell [2], 4.

4Q2-Martini [8], 5. 27-Baker [7], 6. 20-Thomas Gill [3], 7. 29-Mayavski [1], 8. 34JDerek Rieck [9], 9. 3P-David Pixley [10], 10. 29K-Joseph Kampa [11] and 11. (DNF) 17-Ashley Mehrwerth [4].

Heat 1 (8 laps): 1. 11SSchulte [1], 2. L1-Howell [2], 3. 29-Mayavski [4], 4.

27-Baker [5], 5. 34J-Rieck [6] and 6. 29K-Kampa [3].

Heat 2 (8 laps): 1. 4Q2Martini [2], 2. 17B-Benson [3], 3. 20-Gill [1], 4. 17-Mehrwerth [4] and 5. 3P-Pixley [5].

Mod fours Feature (15 laps): 1.

00T-Thell [8], 2. 37-Larson [2], 3. 16-Flickinger [3], 4.

32-Gilyard [1], 5. 5-Robert Holtquist [4], 6. 01-Justin Pogones [5], 7. M16-Mitchell Hribar [7], 8. 6SIX-Forrest Foster [6], 9. 19-Michael Haggar [10], 10. 04-Tommy Pogones [11] and 11. (DNF) 5H-Dustin Holtquist [9].

Heat 1 (8 laps): 1.

01-Justin Pogones [1], 2.

00T-Thell [3], 3. 5-Robert Holtquist [5], 4. 16-Flickinger [2], 5. 5H-Dustin Holtquist [4] and 6. 04-Tommy Pogones [6].

Heat 2 (8 laps): 1.

37-Larson [1], 2. M16Mitchell Hribar [5], 3. 32-Gilyard [2], 4. 6SIX-Forrest Foster [3] and 5. 19-Michael Haggar [4].

Hornets Feature (15 laps): 1.

14-Schelitzche [12], 2.

99-Servaty [7], 3. 11-Schreder [11], 4. 84-Doug Martin [3], 5. 0K-Wilber [6], 6. 37-Aderman [1], 7.

29-Braiden Benjamin [2], 8.

7H-Cody Krueth [4], 9. 13XSteve Christians [10], 10.

3-Thomas Inderieden [9], 11. (DNF) 7X-Peter Martin [5] and (DQ) 63X-Pratt [8].

Heat 1 (8 laps): 1.

0K-Wilber [4], 2. 99-Servaty [3], 3. 7H-Krueth, [2], 4. 29-Benjamin [1], 5.

3-Inderieden [6] and (DNS) 14-Schelitzche.

Heat 2 (8 laps): 1.

63X-Pratt [2], 2. 84-Doug Martin, [1], 3. 7X-Peter Martin, [4], 4. 37-Aderman [5], 5. 13X-Christians [6] and 6.

(DNF) 11-Schreder [3].

Super stocks Feature (15 laps): 1.

2-Mass [7], 2. 11A-Henkemeyer [1], 3. 78K-Koch [5], 4. 7A-Sabraski [8], 5. 70XBecken [9], 6. 21-Jim Gullikson [4], 7. 41-Tommy Patton [10], 8. X-Shawn Wageman [2], 9. 55S-Ryan Schaufler [11], 10. F5-Chad Fouquette [3] and 11. 18-Kevin Schmidt [6].

Heat 1 (8 laps): 1.

21-Gullikson [2], 2. 2-Mass [3], 3. X-Wageman [1], 4.

18-Schmidt [5], 5. 70XBecken [6] and 6. 55SSchaufler [4].

Heat 2 (8 laps): 1.

78K-Koch [5], 2. 7A-Sabraski [1], 3. F5-Fouquette [2], 4.

11A-Henkemeyer [3] and 5.

41-Patton [4].

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SPORTS

Cyclones drop final game after losing their first two games of Section 2B playoffs to the Beaudreau’s Saints of St. Cloud Aug. 3, 2-1 and 12-11. Sauk Rapids fell to the loser’s bracket for one more chance at a state berth but fell short. “The season didn’t go as planned for us,� said coach Paul Schlangen. “We always strive to be

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – An extra-inning battle was how the Sauk Rapids Cyclones ended their season as they faced the Moorhead Mudcats Aug. 10 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids.

The Cyclones were matched with the Mudcats

Logan Siemers bats Aug. 10 in Sauk Rapids. Siemers earned one hit and one run during the game.

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competitive and work ourselves in a position to get to state and be successful there. It didn’t turn out that way, which is tough.�

Schlangen said the way the team performed in its final game mirrored the struggles of the season.

The Cyclones fell behind in the first innings of the game as the Mudcats scored two and the Cyclones were forced to play catchup. Sauk Rapids finally earned a run in the bottom of the eighth, as Logan Siemers scored from third on a passed ball.

Tom Wippler brought in an RBI hit off a line drive to center field, scoring David Kroger from second. However, the Cyclones defense struggled in the top of the 11th inning when the Mudcats posted a three-run inning and sailed ahead with the game.

Sauk Rapids cycled through three pitchers.

Kroger pitched 10 innings with nine strikeouts and scattered six hits. Andy Thayer came in for a portion of the 11th inning, posting two outs but was pulled to give Alex Kreiling the final out of the game. “Kroger threw well, and we played solid defense, but we didn’t get timely hits when we needed them and we left too many runners on base,�

Schlangen said. “We squandered a few opportunities with runners in scoring position and nobody out. We struggled to find consistency offensively and defensively this season. We had a fairly young team, so we hope to improve on our consistency next year as our guys gain more experience.�

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Paul Schlangen catches a deep pop fly in right field Aug. 10 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. Schlangen had one hit for the Cyclones in the 5-2 loss.

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David Kroger winds up to pitch Aug. 10 in Sauk Rapids.

Kroger pitched the first 10 innings of the Section 2B playoff game against the Moorhead Mudcats, striking out nine batters.

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SPORTS PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Sophomore Alex Harren throws a pass during football practice Aug. 13 in Sauk Rapids. The Sauk Rapids-Rice football team is training in new quarterbacks after starter Cade MiltonBaumgardner graduated last year.

Severe Storm warning SRR athletes practice ahead of fall season

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice School District fall sports are underway as athletes resumed practice Aug. 12 – the first official practice of the 2019-20 school year Many teams, including football, boys soccer, cross-country and girls swimming, have been working through unorganized practices over summer and dedicated athletes have been working through outside lessons and organizations as well.

The first games of the season are: - Girls soccer at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Becker High School in Becker.

- Girls tennis triangular against Foley and Rocori at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at Foley High School in Foley.

- Girls swim and dive invitational at 2 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 23 at Willmar High School in Willmar.

- Boys soccer against Little Falls at 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

- Cross-country invitational at noon Saturday, Aug. 24 at Apollo High School in St. Cloud.

- Volleyball at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Moorhead High School in Moorhead.

- Football at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Delano High School in Delano.

Senior Ben Gilbertson runs the course Aug. 14 at Sauk RapidsRice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Members of the cross-country team did 1 mile runs to increase endurance during the first days of practice.

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RICE – When Brent Czech considers the progress he has made as a dairy farmer, it is not solely he or one part of management that has propelled his business.

Rather, Czech’s 1,800-cow dairy is built on the foundation of teamwork and opportunity with the industry’s tools.

“I want to give people access to the farm and a chance to learn and see what we are doing,” Czech said. “To best do that, I want you to hear from the best people we work with.”

Czech hosted the Benton County Dairy and Forage Field Day on his New Heights Dairy Aug. 12 in Rice.

Crossbreeding heightens purebred traits Since Czech began dairy farming, he has focused his breeding strategies to bring out the best traits in his cows, regardless of breed.

The herd’s foundation is built on Holsteins, but then incorporates Jerseys and Montbeliarde in a three-way cross to maximize health, reproduction and production traits. Previously, it was a herd of mixed crossbreeds.

“When we put a dollar amount to production, reproduction and health data,

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Myron (left) and Brent Czech stand outside one of the freestall barns at Brent’s New Heights Dairy Aug. 12 in Rice. Brent hosted the Benton County Dairy and Forage Field Day where attendees learned about his dairy and forage management.

there was a clear winner – the Monte sire with a Ho-Jo dam,” said Shane Boettcher, key client and reproductive specialist with Select Sires.

New Heights Dairy has followed this breeding strategy for the past four years, paying particular attention to not selecting positive stature Holsteins. In every selection, Czech chooses the top 1-2% of bulls in each breed based on net merit.

“Brent is breeding with a commercial mindset, knowing reproduction and health traits

are important for cows to stay in the herd,” Boettcher said. “Data suggests crossbreds outperform purebred cattle. They have a higher dollar value for every trait, and that’s important in today’s economy.”

Czech’s herd boasts an 80-pound tank average per cow with 4.2% butterfat and 3.3% protein.

Recently, the Rice dairy farmer has decided to improve his crossbreeding strategy by breeding Holstein to Jersey, and then a Holstein-Jersey crossbred to a Holstein sire before

introducing the Montbeliarde in the third mating.

“Breeds are improving all the time, and Brent wants to take advantage of those genetic advancements,” said Chris Sigurdson, general manager at Select Sires. “Because he’s using the best genetics by breed, it’s going to be tough to go wrong.”

Hay in a day Czech runs 500 acres of alfalfa that he cuts for haylage.

In understanding the haymaking process and using a low lignin alfalfa, Czech optimizes

his fields for a higher quality forage and more tonnage – all of which is done in the essence of time.

A couple years ago, Czech planted HarvXtra low lignin alfalfa to extend stand longevity and reduce cuttings while at the same time increasing tonnage without losing quality.

“This farm needs every ounce of forage on the acres they have,” said Isaac Popp, Centra Sota Cooperative crop advisor.

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The crop has extended cutting to about every 30 days.

In cutting alfalfa, Czech is looking for a haylage crop that has 6065% moisture. When the crop is cut, the plant is at 80-85%. “A study shows we can take moisture out of a plant at 11-13% every two hours,� said Nathan Drewitz, University of Minnesota Extension Educator. “Knowing that, Czech can have his crop in five hours.�

Czech uses a merger, front mower and rear mower to collect the haylage. The width of the swath is 80% that of the mower, Drewitz said.

Then, the dairy farmer packs the haylage in bunkers, putting it up quickly and feeding it out just as fast.

Manure, sand coexist with separation system In 2007, Czech converted the existing barns from bedded packs to sand-bedded freestalls.

At the same time, he also installed a gravity-flow sand lane. Last December, the dairy farmer built a manure separation system to further eliminate sand in the lagoon and equipment. “It’s a really good system,� said Ryan Stuckmayer, the dairy’s operations manager. “Before, sand was building up in the pipes in the barns and now it’s clear.�

Two pumps feed manure and sand waste from the barn, pumping roughly 2,000 gallons per minute. “That’s fast enough to keep the sand suspended,�

Stuckmayer said. “We lose very little. The best sand settles within the first 50 feet.�

Large particles of sand are collected and dried for a couple months

A manure separating system separates liquids from the manure solids before the waste enters the lagoon at Brent Czech’s dairy farm in Rice.

before being reused.

The remaining manure travels through the separation system. There, slope screens separate the solids. Then, the solids and excess manure are placed in a discharge tank, agitated and pumped to the first lagoon. As the solids settle, the remaining liquid gravity flows into the second lagoon.

The flume uses the wastewater collected during the separation process. “This whole process probably goes through about 20 loads a week, and we’re recollecting 90% of the sand,� Stuckmayer said.

Risk management protects dairy The purpose of having a risk management strategy for prices is to protect feed input and milk output, said Mark Rothschild.

Rothschild, manager of dairy risk at Commodity and Ingredient Hedging, LLC, works closely with Czech in making the best decisions for his dairy given the market conditions. “Brent has high components and high milk flow, so we want to expand on those strengths,�

Rothschild said. “But we

also have to be careful those strengths don’t become weaknesses.�

As takers of the market, dairy farmers can use forward contracting, locking in prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, or using government programs such as Dairy Margin Coverage or Dairy Revenue Protection. “You have to become a setter and control your bottom line,� Rothschild said. “We need to eliminate hope from our businesses.�

Dairies should know what their margin of milk price over feed cost is and then develop a plan that best protects that in order to capture profitability on a grander scale.

Czech purchased the farm in 2006 following college graduation. With the assistance of family, employees and industry professionals, he has since doubled the lactating herd at this site, improved cow comfort and made the dairy more efficient. He has also built another dairy farm in Foley.

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First time in the ring Foley cousins participate in their inaugural dairy season

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

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crowning moment for many 4-H members across the nation.

Hard work and skill are displayed across multiple project areas and livestock competitions.

Two Foley cousins put their knowledge to the test July 31 as they led their dairy cattle into the showring for the first time at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids.

Haley Studenski, 14, and Ashley Gruba, 10, each showed calves at this year’s fair.

“I wanted to try something new,” said Studenski, daughter of Caleb and Courtney Studenski. “We farm beef e cows, but I didn’t want to t show them because they are kind of crazy. Dairy cattle are used to being handled more.”

Gruba, the daughter of Ryan Gruba and Heidi Bemboom, said she followed in her mother’s footsteps.

“My mom lived on a farm, so I wanted to try it,” she said.

The cousins are members of the Mayhew Lakers 4-H Club.

Studenski joined 4-H in 2018 and participated in the swine project at last year’s fair. In addition to her pigs this year, she led a registered Holstein winter calf and a crossbred Red and White Holstein-Brown Swiss fall calf from godfather Mitch Mehrwerth’s farm.

This was Gruba’s first year showing livestock at the Benton County Fair. She participated in the swine and dairy projects as well. In dairy, Gruba showed a Milking Shorthorn junior calf and a crossbred Red and White Holstein-Brown Swiss winter calf.

Gruba spent two months grooming her calves which she obtained from her grandfather Dan Bemboom’s farm. She traveled to Dan’s farm to lead, water and feed the animals – hoping the calves would become comfortable with her. She

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Cousins Haley Studenski (left) and Atley Gruba sit alongside each other in the 4-H cattle barn July 31 at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. This was the first time the cousins showed cattle in the dairy competitions.

said training the calves is the most difficult part of preparation for the ring.

“Sometimes they get a little scared,” Gruba said. “The first day they

didn’t know my smell, so they got a little jumpy.”

But after a few days, Gruba said her animals mellowed, and by fair week, she was happy with

Haley Studenski, 14, stands with a registered Holstein calf July 31 in Sauk Rapids. Studenski is the daughter of Caleb and Courtney Studenski.

PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

Atley Gruba, 10, leads her crossbred Red and White Holstein-Brown Swiss calf in the showring July 31 in Sauk Rapids. Gruba is the daughter of Ryan Gruba and Heidi Bemboom.

their outcomes.

“They let everyone else lead them and let me lead them,” Gruba said.

Studenski had help from Mehrwerth breaking in her animals and similarly worked with

the calves leading up to the fair. She said leading does not simply entail having a calf on a halter and leash – there is much more a showperson needs to know.

“Whenever you lead them you have to walk a certain way,” Studenski said. “You hold their halter tight on their face with one hand and the other hand holds the fat on their neck. When you walk, you walk backward and to the side. And whenever you stop, they need to stand a certain way – their front feet should be in line, their back feet a bit offset, their back straight and their head up.”

In addition to proper handling, Studenski said each person needs to know their animal’s birthdate and breed, if the animal has injuries and, if so, the reason why.

With their white show attire and matching boots and braided hair, the cousins cared for their livestock at the fair’s cattle barns prior to competition. After washing and clipping the animals, the calves were fed as much beet pulp as they wished to eat. Beet

pulp is a dry, fibrous material. Before entering the ring, the calves were given water which expands the beet pulp in their stomachs and helps the animal appear full.

Studenski received a blue ribbon and last place with her Holstein.

“A blue is if you did an excellent job at leading even if your cow wasn’t participating – you stayed calm,” Studenski said after exiting the ring.

“I knew I wasn’t going to do as good just because of the calf, but I feel fine.”

Despite her placement, Studenski held her head high and turned the tide, placing first with her crossbred calf.

Gruba had all eyes on her when entering the ring with her Milking Shorthorn as there was no other competition.

Gruba received first place in both her divisions.

The cousins will continue participating in 4-H and plan on leading dairy in the future.

When asked how she felt about this year’s competition, Gruba had only a few short words.

“I like it,” she said.

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4-H projects top 1,000 at Benton County Fair Nelson, Bukovich named premier showmen fairgrounds was a flurry

BY ANN OLSON of activity as livestock BENTON COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR arrived at the fair.

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Over 400 animals, brought by over 200 4-H members were available for fair goers to see and learn about.

Wednesday night of the Benton County Fair was the 4-H livestock auction. Over 100 4-Hers participated by displaying their livestock.

The auctioneer for the evening was Steffes Group Inc. They announced each 4-H member along with their respective animals as buyers filled the arena ready to place bids.

Falcon National Bank clerked the auction along with 4-H adult volunteers.

Prior to the auction, the premier showmanship contest took place in the show arena. Each of the top showman in sheep, swine, dairy, beef, goat, rabbit and poultry were asked questions about each species by judges to determine who was most knowledgeable in all species combined.

The 2019 Intermediate Premiere Showman was Abigail Nelson who is a member of the Graham 4-H Club and will be an eighth grade student this fall in Royalton.

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Brooke Swanson earned champion in both constructed and purchased clothing in Fashion Revue. She is a member of the Cornerstone Clovers 4-H Club and will be a sophomore at St. Johns Prep.

“I decided on my outfit for the show, because I wanted to make something comfy and had more of a business-feel.”

Swanson said. “I like fashion revue because it gives you a chance to show off your own style and lets you be your own unique self.”

Swanson shows projects in exploring the environment, photography, art and home environment. Next year she is thinking of also showing a rabbit or a calf.

“My favorite part of fair week is always the fashion revue show Friday night and seeing all my hard work pay off,” she said.

Members of Benton County 4-H will be participating at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 22 to Sept. 2 as well as the state dog, shooting and horse show.

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Foley Intermediate e School student Lydia Hunt, of Duelm 4-H Club, shows her champion cat, Ninja, at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids.

Hunt showed in the he sheep and cat project.

FOLEY – Benton County 4-H members competed in the Benton County Fair July 30Aug.4, entering over 1,200 projects from livestock such as swine, dairy, rabbit and exotic animals to general exhibits such as paintings, fresh fruits and vegetables, rockets and environmental displays.

Cloverbud projects submitted by those in grades kindergarten through second were popular general exhibits as were we photography, creative arts, gardening, creativ foods, clothing, fashion revue revu and aerospace.

4-H members spend s hours working w on projects p that interest i them, prepping p projects fo for display and acquiring acqu the knowledge necessary to knowle share w what they learned with their judge on entry day. 4-H families brought in their general exhibits July 29 to be judged in the 4-H exhibit building.

Thirty judges evaluated items; 1,200 projects and grand champion and reserve ribbons were revealed as the fair opened July 30.

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“The most challenging part of the premier competition was working with the goat, even though you walk it like a sheep,” Nelson said, “I was excited to also get awarded a champion ribbon in sheep for my weather dam and reserve champion ribbon in beef with my yearling heifer.”

The 2019 Senior Premier Showman was Izzy Bukovich, of Sauk Rapids. She is member of Central Minnesota Lama 4-H Club.

“It has been my dream since starting 4-H 10 years ago, to win premier showmanship,” said Bukovich who will attend University of WisconsinRiver Falls. “I prepared myself to compete in premiere showmanship by working and showing a variety of animals, studying different species and watching other people show.”

Bukovich said swine was the most challenging.

“The questions the judge asked were pretty hard,” she said. “And, it was also hard to get the pig to move in any direction at all.”

Achievements were made in areas other than livestock during the fair. Over 30 youth showcased their outfits during Fashion Revue Aug. 2. The clothing was constructed or purchased

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Abigail Nelson (left), of Royalton, accepts the 2019 Intermediate Premier Showmanship award from Ashley Betker at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Betker won the award in 2018.

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Elk River Critters 4-H Club member Kaylee Jurek, of Foley, stands with her dairy cow, Gabriella, at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Jurek shows swine, dairy, needle art and photography, and will be showing dairy at the Minnesota State Fair.

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Elk River Critters 4-H Club member Abbey Jurek, of Foley, earns a ribbon with her hog, Millie, at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Jurek shows in swine, dairy and crafts, and will be showing at the Minnesota State Fair with her dairy cow.

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Brooke Swanson earns champion in both constructed and purchased clothing in fashion revue at the Benton County Fair. She is a member of the Cornerstone Clovers 4-H Club and shows projects in exploring the environment, photography, art and home environment.

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“My favorite thing during the fair was walking my chicken, Philip, around on his leash. People came up constantly asking questions and I could tell them about 4-H.”

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Sauk Rapids sophomore Noah Rosenberger, of 79’ers Running Rapids 4-H Club, receives a champion ribbon for his lemon tart in the food and nutrition project area at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Rosenberger participates in food and nutrition, photography and selfdetermined projects.

Foley freshman Bryant ant Pierce, of Minden 4-H Club, earns a champion pion ribbon for outdoor oor gardening at the e Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Pierce shows in lama, poultry, livestock demonstrations, crafts, electric, indoor and outdoor gardening, food and nutrition and vet sciences, and e will be headed to the Minnesota State Fair in poultry.

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Currency war

The trade war with China has now become a currency war and China may have fired the opening shot.

For the first time since 1994, China let its Yuan currency break through a key support level to its weakest point since 2008.

Chinese government officials say the move was not in retaliation for President BY ROGER STROM Trump’s decision to tax just The Business of Farming about every Chinese export starting in September. They claim the move to devalue the Yuan was because their economy needs help and the adjustment was needed as the economic growth is now near quarter century lows.

The United States Department of Treasury and our president were quick to label Beijing a currency manipulator – the first time that label has been used since the Clinton administration in 1994.

Accusing a country of being a currency manipulator is considered a symbolic designation that may or may not result in an investigation by the International Monetary Fund. In China’s case, it is doubtful the accusations would hold up.

Twice a year, the treasury department looks at our trading partners for signs of currency manipulation.

In May, the department said China met only one of several criteria for determining whether a country was a manipulator.

That is not to say China does not play around with its currency. Between 2003 and 2014, there was quite a bit of manipulation to keep the Yuan artificially cheap.

Now China’s currency may have needed an adjustment to spur economic growth but the timing of that adjustment along with comments by Chinese officials paints a picture of retaliation – retaliation for Trump’s threat of adding a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports.

China calls Trump’s tariffs a declaration of war on Christmas, referring to the impact on American consumers in the coming holiday season. The folks at Goldman Sachs say it will be impossible for the world’s two largest economies to reach a trade agreement before the 2020 election, leading to speculation that China intentionally targeted those farm states that played a big role in getting Trump into the White House.

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warns the trade war between the United States and China is potentially creating the most dangerous financial moment since the global crash in 2008. The fact China has taken the drastic step of devaluing their currency is seen by many as a sign they have all but abandoned hopes for a trade deal.

As for China’s decision to stop all purchases of U.S. farm products, China’s official Xinhua News Agency said the United States only had itself to blame for the sanctions and the Chinese Commerce Ministry said it has not ruled out taxing tariffs on American farm imports.

So far, our farmers have pretty much maintained their support of Trump despite the on-going trade war, but this latest move by China may be the final straw for some as they harvest a crop without knowing if it will be sold.

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