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District proposes replacing Pleasantview by chainsaw $37 million referendum to be placed on ballot if board approves

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Residents in the Sauk RapidsRice School District may have to make a decision in November.

Superintendent Aaron Sinclair and ICS Consulting Inc., of Blaine, have proposed a $37 million referendum to rebuild Pleasantview Elementary School on the northwest corner of the school’s present location. If the board approves at its meeting Monday, Aug. 5, the question will be put to vote on Election Day, Nov. 5.

The proposal was released at the July 29 school board special meeting.

“The community has driven this process every step along the way,” said Sinclair, of the proposal which he said derived from multiple surveys and community listening sessions. “The No. 1 priority we heard from residents at our community conversations and listening sessions was to do something with Pleasantview.”

The referendum will encompass construction of the new school, rerouting utilities and demolition of the current building.

The projected tax impact on the district’s median value

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Semler brings carvings, talent to Benton County Fair

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – A chainsaw, a block of wood and a little time is all Ben Semler needs to create a masterpiece.

Semler, owner of I Saw It In Minnesota, has been carving animals and other figures out of logs for 12 years with his dad Joe Semler. The two work fulltime out of their shop off of Highway 371 in Brainerd.

“We didn’t know what we were doing, and we made a lot of firewood back in the day,” said Semler PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER of the business’ beginnings. “We did carvings part Ben Semler begins shaping the wing of his eagle carving July 30 at the Benton time at a gas station, mainly on the weekends. We County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Semler, owner of I Saw It In Minnesota of Brainerd,

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focuses on detail work during much of his carving, including the texture of furs and feathers.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Jim Feneis stands in front of a 1959 Falls Flyer speedboat July 16 at his home in Sauk Rapids.

Feneis restored the boat, motor and trailer over the winter months.

Restoring speedboat. His memory of boating with family and hobby of restoring classic cars and motorcycles came together as the Sauk Rapids man took his pastime to a new level with the watercraft.

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER “It’s so nostalgic,” Feneis STAFF WRITER said. “There used to be a lot of SAUK RAPIDS – Jim Fe- them around but not so much neis melded two loves when he anymore.”

Feneis made a public appurchased a 1959 Falls Flyer

Feneis rebuilds 1959 Falls Flyer

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pearance with the Falls Flyer, along with three of his classic cars, at the 10,000 Lakes Concours d’ Elegance show July 2728 in Excelsior.

Falls Flyers were made by Larson Boat Group in Little Falls. The boats were sold in two color combinations: black and white or red and white, like the one Feneis owns.

“I am not necessarily in favor of black, so I was happy this one was red,” Feneis said. “Although, back in those times if you had a little extra money in your pocket, you could tell them what color you wanted. There’s word of some yellow and white ones out there somewhere.”

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50th Wedding Anniversary Russ and Sandy Studenski

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Feneis learned of the specific Falls Flyer 30 years ago when Jim Mrozek, a friend and distant relative, showed it to him. Back then, Mrozek was not interested in selling the boat. However, last year Mrozek changed his mind. Feneis called his good friend John McDowall and the two purchased the boat in a partnership.

Since the purchase, Feneis has been busy restoring the boat and its motor, as well as acquiring PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER and restoring the coordi- Jim Feneis’s 1959 Falls Flyer speedboat sits in his garage July 16 in Sauk Rapids. Feneis restored the boat made by Larson Boat Group, of Little Falls, last winter. nating trailer.

“I found the trailer and paid $800 for it,” Fe- process, every nut, clip ip neis said. “It was in rough and bolt came off the boat. at. shape when I got it, so it Old bolts were replaced ed took some time and about with stainless bolts. Feneis is “A lot of hours $5,000 to restore the trail- spent time sanding mark-and detail work were put er.” ings with 120 grit sandSAUK RAPIDS Feneis, who apprecipaper and followed – A Sauk Rapids man into it, but here we are. ates detail, went so far as that project with good has been charged It’s out on the water, and to get tires to match the polishing. in the death of a boat and its era.

In the 1950s, boat 30-year-old woman. we are having a lot of fun.”

“People who know trailers had large metall David Lee Wilme know I am a fussbud- license plates similar to tooliams Jr., 37, is - Jim Feneis get on detail and mak- day’s vehicles on the road. d. charged with two ing sure things are done However, the one on the he counts of felony secright,” Feneis said. “Any trailer Feneis bought was as ond degree murder After a long winter a d d e d and spring working on the 12-inch regular tire is $30 bent and beginning to rust. st. following the death with inten- boat, Feneis is excited to or so, but I wanted tires to Feneis replicated a Minof Crystal Marie tional detail. match, so I found some for nesota license plate and Bundy. If convicted, have it running and out on “We are reflecting on the lake for others to see. $175 apiece. The cost add- added the Falls Flyer logo.

Williams faces up to David Lee Williams Jr. ed up with piddly things The trailer also has the water, and we are re40 years imprison“People told me there the words ‘just reflecting’ flecting in time,” Feneis was no way I could get ment. He is being held at the Benton County Jail like that.”

As Feneis worked written on the back side of said. “It couldn’t be truer the boat ready for sumwith bail set at $500,000. through the restoration the axle, something Feneis for this boat and its trail- mer,” Feneis said. “A lot According to the complaint, at approximately er.”

2:55 a.m. July 27, the Sauk Rapids Police Departof hours and detail work Both the boat and the were put into it, but here ment responded to a report of a medical situation at trailer replicate the style of we are. It’s out on the wa1205 First Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. The caller indicated automobiles of the 1950s, ter, and we are having a lot a female was unconscious and not breathing. equipped with fins and of fun.”

Officers arrived and found Williams next to Buntaillights dy, who was in bed. Bundy was unconscious and not breathing. Officers began lifesaving efforts; they observed Bundy to have multiple large bruises, swollen eyes and dried blood around her nose.

Upon arrival of personnel from Mayo Clinic Students named to BEMIDJI – Reid Ambulance and consultation with an emergency spring semester presi- Lutz and Caitlin Stern, room doctor, Bundy was declared dead. dent’s list both of Sauk Rapids, Officers found red marks which appeared to be BEMIDJI – Kaysi were named to the dean’s dried blood on a wall outside of the bedroom, and the Florek and Rebekah list at Bemidji State Unicomplaint indicated officers believed Bundy was in a Asp, both of Sauk Rap- versity in Bemidji. The state of rigor prior to when authorities arrived. Bunids, were named to the two earned a grade point dy was cold to the touch, and it appeared she passed president’s list at Bemidji average of 3.5 or above away prior to the 911 call.

State University in Bemi- for this honor.

Following preliminary autopsy, the cause of dji. The two earned grade MINNEAPOLIS – death was listed as blunt force injuries and strangupoint averages of 4.0 for Rice resident Kayla Kahl The Falls Flyer logo is painted onto Jim Feneis’s speedboat this honor. lation. and Sauk Rapids resiWilliams was found to have a red substance un- July 16 in Sauk Rapids. Feneis restored the boat, dents Hunter Austing, der his finger nails. He declined to be interviewed by incorporating the logo into areas of the boat and trailer. Students named to Madeline Chopp, Emma investigating officers at the scene. spring semester dean’s Gunderson, Anna HasbThe complaint indicated four children ages 7 and lists rouck, Marissa Leeb and under were home at the time of the incident.

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Russ and Sandy Studenski are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 9, 1969, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Their marriage has blessed them with four children: Chad Studenski (Niky), Troy Studenski (Liv), Sarah Posterick (Chad), and Russ and Sandy Emily Swendra (Justin); Studenski eight grandchildren: Kinsley Studenski, Lexi, Evelyn, Paige and Tessa Swendra. and Rowan Studenski, Kyler Congratulations Mom and and Kaden Posterick, and Dad, We Love You!

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Semler from front

made in the day we are here.”

Eagles and bears are the Semlers’ specialty and the carvings people are most drawn to.

“It doesn’t matter the size or shape of the eagles or bears, people love them,” Semler said. “It’s usually a favorite.”

The Semlers have spent years with the saw, developing their style and learning various techniques. Two areas of particular focus are the faces of their carvings and the texture of the fur or feathers.

“A lot of carvers tend to take a cartoon-like ap-

proach,” Semler said.

“We are going for the more realistic look because we find we enjoy that technique. More and more people are drawn to our pieces because of it. We bring out the eyes and the shape of the nose or beak. The faces really bring the piece to life and gives it a personality.”

The most important skill Semler had to learn was proportions.

“That is one thing that has to be accurate or the piece won’t look right,” Semler said. “We had plenty of pieces that were off on that when we first started.”

Semler and his dad carve anywhere from 500 to 520 pieces per season, which starts once the winter snow melts and goes through November.

Carvings range in size and can cost anywhere from $100 to $30,000.

When carving a piece, Semler has five different saws he uses – a large chainsaw to carve out the large chunks of wood at one time and other detail saws like a dime tip, Dremels and die grinders. About 90% of the carving is done with a chainsaw.

“We pride ourselves on our work with the

chainsaw,” Semler said.

“It may be a big saw, but we can do a lot with it. It is so fun to see the people’s reaction when we are working with it and it starts to bring out some of the detail.”

Semler’s most memorable piece was a 29 foot tall totem pole. He located a western red cedar log from California for the project. During the carving, Semler created 28 animals and faces in the log.

“It wasn’t just about what I was carving into the wood, but the log as

a whole,” Semler said.

“It was a beautiful log to work with and how it all came together was pretty amazing. I enjoy being able to create things with a chainsaw in a variety of different forms.”

as soon as 2022.

Should the new school be built, building capacity will increase to 797 students housed in 107,595 square feet. The current capacity is 663 and 85,229 square feet and contains 750 students – 87 students over capacity. Capacity is based on the Minnesota Department of Education’s recommended square footage per student.

“A public decision on Pleasantview will give the district direction on future facility needs and how to best fund them,” Sinclair said. “If the Pleasantview rebuild is approved by voters, we will move forward with that and then turn our next focus to early child-

hood spaces which was also expressed as a need by the community. If for unfortunate reasons the Pleasantview vote fails, we will continue working on what our next steps are with that building.”

Through the community conversations and listening sessions, the community identified five priorities for the district – do something with Pleasantview, increase early childhood space, in-

crease elementary space, improve the traffic flow at each building – specifically the pick-up and drop- off areas – and get the most out of the current land and building spaces.

The proposed Pleasantview project addresses portions of four of five areas, all but early childhood.

In other board news: - Sinclair and ICS Consulting representatives addressed the dis-

trict’s long-term facilities maintenance plan. Ongoing safety and security upgrades which total $4.4 million in expenses will be in place by the end of the 2019-20 school year.

A budget of $6.6 million for long-term maintenance projects has been set aside for district facilities. Projects have not yet been identified for this portion.

The $11 million in

projects will be funded by the general and long-term maintenance funds.

- Approved implementation of e-learning days for the 2019-20 school year.

E-learning days will be implemented for emergency weather cancellations beyond the third day of missed classes. The first weather day is a free day for staff and students, and days two and three are make-up days built into the calendar.

brought a saw and tried to make stuff similar to a bear.”

When Semler started carving, he had no art background.

“In Brainerd, it was hard to find a job in something I was interested in,” Semler said. “I worked hard to find something to keep myself employed, but I wanted to do something not many people do. Carving is not something you see often, but it is fun. It is amazing how you can take a block of wood and turn it into something in a quick manner.”

Over time, the Semlers have honed their skills and now work on carvings full time. Semler brought his talents to the Benton County Fair July 30 and Aug. 3 in the activity area, where he carved various eagles, cardinals and bears in front of an audience. The Benton County Fair is one of two events Semler attends each year.

“I don’t travel much, but I like that a lot of people get the opportunity to watch me work,” Semler said. “It brings awareness to chainsaw carving and fairgoers get the PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER opportunity and the cool Ben Semler, owner of I Saw It In Minnesota of Brainerd, stands in front of a table of his carvings experience of watching July 30 at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Semler was at the fair for two days displaying three or four things being his talents and profession of chainsaw carving.

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“I don’t think this surprises any of (the board members),” said Ryan Butkowski, board chair. “All of the systems at Pleasantview are outdated and would cost millions to repair.”

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Restoration begins with receded waters Shorelines exposed as drawdown commences

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – Shortly after 3 p.m. Aug. 1, waters on the Mississippi River between the Rice Bridge and Sartell Hydro Dam had receded by 1.3 feet.

It was 15 hours since Eagle Creek Energy began lowering the water

level at midnight, and although the decrease mid-afternoon was not overwhelming, it was the start of a project that had been anticipated for years.

“Elated,” said Eric Altena, DNR area fisheries manager and Little Rock Lake resident, of the drawdown reaching

its green light. “… It’s really cool. My hope is that eventually things will be good enough that my son’s kids someday will be able to enjoy the lake and swim in it, too; that future generations can learn from this and do something positive.

All I’m trying to do is make it better for someone down the road.”

The 3 foot drawdown of Little Rock Lake, Harris Channel and Sartell Pool began Thursday.

Water was reduced by one-tenth of a foot each hour until the drawdown level was reached. The receded water will remain lowered for six weeks until backfilling begins Sept. 14.

The drawdown is a collaborative effort between multiple federal, state and local agencies including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District and Little Rock Lake Association. It aims at flushing the lake and reestablishing plant life to improve fish habitat, shoreline stability and water quality through the vegetation’s uptake of excessive phosphorus

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Water recedes from the east shoreline of the Mississippi River near the Cove Development in Watab Township Aug. 1. The drawdown of Little Rock Lake, Harris Channel and Sartell Pool of the river will last six weeks.

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and other nutrients found in the lake.

Although the drawdown is intended to be a catalyst to flip the lake’s quality, a lot of work has been done to clean up the body of water prior to this month. Over the past several years, the Soil and Water Conservation

Exposed lake bed is staked at St. Regis Park Aug. 1 in Rice.

Stakes indicate where water stood 1 foot or less – areas where emergent vegetation will be planted.

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Districts of Benton and Morrison counties have worked with land owners in the Little Rock Lake watershed to reduce external nutrient loading.

Efforts have reduced phosphorus levels from 660 parts per million to 124 parts per million.

The goal of the drawdown will be to attain a phosphorus level of 90 parts per million or below.

With waters depleting day one, birds took notice and a great blue heron waded in the center of Little Rock Lake’s rock pile awaiting its afternoon meal. Shoreline became exposed near the sandbar near Erdmanns’ point.

“There will be a lot more exposed in the next 24 hours,” Altena said. “… We’ll be down to roughly 900 acres (of water) when its all said and done tomorrow morning, and we should have roughly 400 acres of exposed mud and sand combination – that’s everywhere on the lake as well as the channel.”

By nightfall, the scene was much more apparent to those observing shoreline property.

People were witnessed driving golf carts and side by sides along West Lake Road and others stopped cars near Gordons Bridge. Social media filled with drawdown photos and some property owners commented on the pungent smell of the newly exposed land.

With temperatures predicted to reach the mid-80s over the weekend and only a slight chance of rain Monday in the seven day forecast, the hope is the public and private plantings of 49,500 plugs will take root and the existing seedbed will germinate.

Altena said in two weeks’ time the look around the body of water could be of hip-high aquatic vegetation.

One year from now, Altena hopes to see a variety of emergent, submerged and floating leaf plants as well as clearer water. He predicts clarity of 3 feet or more.

“That would be the best case scenario,” Altena said. “… I’ve told people this numerous times, this is a big experiment. I know it will be better. I just don’t know how much.”

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OBITUARIES Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Eleanor C. Botzek, age 96, who passed away July 31 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids.

Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate and entombment will be at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m.

Friday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and will be one

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hour prior to the services Saturday at the church.

Parish prayers will be at 4:30 p.m. followed by St. Monica’s Society.

Eleanor was born May 20, 1923, in Sauk

Rapids to George and Sally (Sadergaski) Rozeski. She grew up in Sauk Rapids and graduated from Sacred Heart School, Sauk Rapids High School and Drews Business College.

Eleanor and worked at Woolworth’s for 38 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Monica’s Society. Eleanor was a Twins fan and an avid bowler. She enjoyed hummingbirds, old time music and dancing every Friday night. Eleanor was easy going, independent and always concerned

about her family and friends. She was a devoted Catholic and her faith was very important to her.

Survivors include her brother, Edward Rozeski of San Pedro, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Duane and Leonard Rozeski; sister, Sophie Chapp; and an infant brother.

Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.

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Rev. Ralph Zimmerman officiated and entombment was at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and one hour prior to the services Tuesday also at the church. Parish prayers and a time of sharing was at 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

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Rapids High School. Carol married Jim Abfalter on Sept. 18, 1971, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids.

Carol was a homemaker and also worked as a paraprofessional with the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District for over 20 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, helped serve

meals for the Journey in Faith group, sang in the choir and participated in the book club. She also was involved in the Discovery Church Bible Study and volunteered at the Paramount Theater with Jim. Carol enjoyed camping at the state parks and spending time at the lake with family. She also enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading, cooking, baking, playing cards, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. Carol had a strong faith and was a fun-loving, caring, gentle, trustworthy, sociable person who would always put others first. Most importantly, she was very proud of her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Jim of Foley;

children, Lisa (Steve) Wahlin of Sauk Rapids, Eric (Naomi) Abfalter of St. Cloud and Troy (Jenean) Abfalter of Duluth; brothers and sister, Alan (Judy) Koepp of Sauk Rapids, Kathy Pappenfus of Sartell, Kevin (Doreen) Koepp of Rice and Denny (Marie) Koepp of Milaca; grandchildren, Madison, Megan, Kayla, Kennedy, Elli, Theodore, Neiva and Maven; many nieces, nephews; and other extended family members and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brotherin-law, Gary; and nieces, Melissa and Allison.

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

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Japanese beetles Japanese beetles are native to Japan and have been in the news and eating plants in our gardens. These insects are about 1/3 to 1/2 inch long and have metallic green heads and thoraxes, the area beBY LINDA G. hind the head. They have six TENNESON legs, copper-brown wings and Green and white hairs on their abdomens.

Growing in There are other beetles with a Benton County similar appearance and coloration except for the white hair tufts.

Japanese beetles are an invasive species first brought into the United States in 1916 in New Jersey. They have been spreading westward ever since. While their feeding on plants is not usually fatal to the plant, the skeletonizing appearance left after their feeding is not attractive. Japanese beetles are usually done attacking plants in late August.

Japanese beetle traps attract the insects but not all of them will be caught in the traps. Consequently, the number of beetles in the garden may increase instead of decrease. The adult female beetle lays eggs in the soil which hatch into grubs that feed on grass roots. They overwinter deep in the soil and are not killed during very cold winters.

The cream-colored larvae or grubs are up to 1 inch long with tan heads. Dead patches of grass can be rolled back to check to see if Japanese beetles are eating the grass roots. A healthy lawn can tolerate some grubs however moles, skunks, crows and other insect-feeding animals may dig up grubs, further damaging the turf. In spring, the grubs move near the soil surface to finish feeding and pupate into adult beetles. The adults emerge from the ground in June and July and can fly several miles in order to feed. Beetles leave an odor on leaves they have eaten which attracts other beetles to the same plant.

Beetles may be removed by knocking them into a pail of soapy water to drown. Fine gauge netting may be used to cover especially valuable plants and fruit trees. This cover will prevent beneficial pollinators from visiting the blooms, so do not use tree covers until after fruits have begun to set. Japanese beetles usually do not attack boxwood, clematis, chrysanthemum, conifers (e.g. arborvitae, spruce, fir, pine), daylily, geranium, ginkgo, Japanese tree lilac, forsythia, common lilac, magnolia, red and silver maple, oak, white poplar, redbud, rhododendron and yew.

There are some insecticides that kill Japanese beetles without damaging beneficial pollinators.

Check the labels carefully to ensure pollinators will not be harmed and any insecticide is applied correctly. Remember it is against the law to use any pesticide in any way not listed on the label.

Gardeners may notice some Japanese beetles appear to be paralyzed. There is a fly parasitoid, Istocheta aldrichi, which lays eggs on Japanese beetles and eventually kill them. There are a few other biological controls that will not harm beneficial insects which are described in the U.S. Department of Agriculture online document, “Managing the Japanese Beetle: A Homeowners Handbook.”

The University of Minnesota Extension website also has a detailed article with pictures concerning ways of managing Japanese beetles.

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

to the editor welcome

Tactics for feeling safe, secured Everyone wants to feel safe in the placa resource to help you. The Benton County es they live, work and visit.

Sheriff’s Office has a YouTube channel that Each year, the FBI and the Minnesota can be found by searching for ‘Benton CounBureau of Criminal Apprehension track the ty MN Sheriff’ on YouTube. On our channel, number and types of crimes reported to law we have posted three training videos on topics enforcement. The good news is Minnesorelated to threats in the workplace. The video ta’s crime rate for the most serious crimes entitled “Anger Management” provides the continues to decline, according to the 2018 viewer with a number of de-escalation tactics BCA Uniform Crime Report. This crime that can be employed both in the workplace rate peaked in the mid-1990s at around and in your personal lives. As with situational

BY TROY HECK 4,500 crimes per 100,000 people and has awareness, a number of other resources on desteadily declined to the current rate of 2,215 Benton County Sheriff escalation exist for those looking to build on crimes per 100,000 people. While this is this skill. great news, you may still find yourself having concerns Finally, if you find yourself in a potentially violent for your safety. situation and you have exhausted every other option, An important part of feeling safe is knowing you you may be forced to physically defend yourself. In orhave the skills and tools needed to protect yourself. The der to do so, you will need either the skills or tools to most important skill in staying safe is situational aware- protect yourself. For those physically able, there are a ness. Our world is full of things that can easily capture number of options both in person, online and in print our attention. Cell phones, books and even conversa- that will give you instructions in various ways to detions can absorb our attention to the point where we are fend yourself. Often having a basic understanding of no longer take notice of the sights and sounds occurring these skills and the proper times to employ them give around us. In many settings, this is not a problem. But people a greater sense of security and help diffuse feelsome settings require greater attention to what is going ings of helplessness. A variety of personal safety tools on around you. There may be physical hazards present exist for those looking to employ them. Should you – like the fountains people walk into because they are choose to obtain one of these devices, it is important to paying too much attention to their cell phone. Or, there have a complete understanding of how to carry, store might be a criminal watching for a victim who is not and deploy these devices safely. A device improperly paying enough attention, making them an easy mark. deployed can be turned against you. A device impropMaintaining an awareness of your surroundings is the erly carried or stored may be found by a child or somefirst key to keeping yourself safe. There are plenty of one else and lead to a tragedy. Whether you choose to books, blogs, Facebook pages and videos devoted to employ a stun gun, mace, handgun or other tool be cermaintaining situational awareness. If you feel you need tain you obtain proper training in the device and are help developing this skill, I recommend you find a re- legally authorized to carry the item. source and work on building this skill.

While this world can sometimes seem like a very De-escalation is another key to keeping yourself uncertain place, we can take comfort in knowing we safe. The ability to diffuse an emotionally charged sit- live in an area and a time where violent crime is relauation before it turns to violence is a powerful skill. tively unlikely and people live and work in safety. PracStopping violence before it can start will always be ticing the skills above can help add to your level of persafer than having to respond to violence. De-escalation sonal safety. can be as simple as removing yourself from the situaFor more crime prevention information and safety tion or calling law enforcement. De-escalation can also information visit the Benton County Sheriff’s Office include a number of conversational techniques em- website at https://www.co.benton.mn.us/211/Crimeployed with the goal of disarming a person’s anger and Prevention. You can also like and follow us on Facebringing a greater sense of calm to a situation. If you book and Twitter at @BentonMNSheriff for regular are not quite sure what that might look like, we have updates and crime prevention messages.

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Experimental expedition River researchers, runners stop in Rice

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BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

RICE – Victoria and Tom Styrbicki arrived in Rice at noon July 25.

They entered the Old Creamery Café on Main Street East appearing as nothing more than visitors catching a beef tail lunch.

Their handheld recording devices and eager demeanor suggested otherwise.

The Styrbickis are researchers from Relay of Voices, an interactive project which documents Mississippi River communities and how geographical residency shapes them through social choreography.

“We look specifically at people’s actions and gestures, their routines and rituals, their behaviors and the rhythms of their life,” Victoria said.

The premise is

PHOTO BY EVAN MICHEALSON

Tom and Victoria Styrbicki get a glimpse of the Rice river community July 25 outside the Old Creamery Café in Rice. The couple is traveling from Minnesota to Louisiana as part of the Relay of Voices project.

straightforward enough, but the Mississippi River is the second longest river in the United States.

Trying to uncover the social and geographical contexts of these river communities would take an enormous sample size spanning several states.

That is why the Styrbickis are planning to run and bike their way down the length of the Mississippi River from the headwaters in Itasca to

the mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. It is a 2,375 mile journey that will see the researchers engage with 104 communities along the storied river.

“The Mississippi River is basically the spine of our country,” Victoria said. “There was a time where it was seen as the fourth coast. When people crossed over the Mississippi, they were in the great unknown.”

Despite the necessity

of understanding regional history, Relay of Voices emphasizes modern-day community attitudes and actions. They want to know how these communities operate today.

“We know there is a strong historical narrative and a lot of people are very aware of that, but we are interested in what life is like today in this area,” Victoria said. “We think

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Imago Dei Those moments when one is temptGod clearly intends power to be used for ed to call it a coincidence are always the benefit and the care of the world and the moments that excite me the most. its people. Each image bearer, from the A missionary living in Jordan, visited womb to the moment we breathe our last: our church to talk about how every huThese two inflection points in our lives are man reflects the image of God. At the when we’re most vulnerable and when our same time, the six-day Imago Dei (imculture has deemed life to hold less value.” age of God) study plan I am reading in Our battle is not against flesh and the Bible App is studying the scriptures blood. It is always going to be against describing us as image bearers. And it is Satan who relentlessly attacks the image my cousin who just reached out, trying of God. My heart is heavy as I watched to understand why people who voted for BY MERCY NYGAARD TPT recently on American history, which Donald Trump are in agreement with showed the terrible actions taken against Life by Faith his policies or if we agree with the way ethnic diversities in the establishment of he treats people that has me the most in the United States. awe.

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorAs I read about God’s power reflecting the way ities, Romans 13:1. he distributed power and what it means for the use of We are to be subject to our rulers unless our rulthat power, a little bubble popped up on my phone ers directly disobey God’s commandments. with my cousin’s face pictured and her question writMike Cosper writes, “Imago Dei means in spite ten. of racial, ethnic or any other difference, every human Personally, I do not agree with the behavior of being is stamped with the dignity of God’s image.

Trump and acknowledge his imperfectness. His poli- This biblical truth makes racism offensive. It’s an ascies are in alignment with my beliefs, however, and sault not only on an individual or a group of people my cousin continues to ask why supporters of Trump but also on God’s dignity and glory.” function and believe the way they do and how can You see, my cousin and I agree on this point. But they call themselves Christians. My cousin consid- we cannot fuel division and rebellion according to ers herself a Christian too but rallies more for the God’s word. Dissent has gotten out of hand in inner immigrant than the unborn and is passionate about city schools, where discipline for an unruly teenager women’s rights and people of color’s dissent over instantly cries, “Racist!”

Christian religious freedoms. I honestly rally for the Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do same but equally. In a perfect world the unborn would what is good, and you will have praise from the same, have a chance at life and a chance to be cared for, and Romans 13:3. the immigrant would have a safe harbor, necessities We must appoint a president. It is part of our defor survival, and a chance to work. Also, in that per- mocracy. We must appoint the president that will do fect world, women would be treated equally to men – the most to protect our constitution, religious freeperforming their different but equally valuable func- doms, the right to life and equality. None of these tions, race would have no discrimination or division, things should be in contrast to the image of God. and Christian freedoms would not be targeted as hate I am thankful for my cousin’s respectful converor blurred as anti-tolerance over standing for what is sations and her persistence to understand our differright according to God. ences. I am thanking God for the ability to discuss In day five of the Imago Dei reading plan, author matters with such respect. I hope you are encouraged Mike Cosper wrote, “Because God is omnipotent, we by our exchange and continue learning more about have to conclude that power itself isn’t evil. Instead, how we are made in God’s image.

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Weisser missing Public asked to help law enforcement FOLEY – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile.

Randall Weisser, age 17, of Foley, was reported to have run away from a shelter care facility June 4 in St. Cloud.

Weisser was also missing in April.

Weisser is described as African-American male who is about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing about 240 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

Investigators have received information indicating that Weisser’s recent personal choices are endangering his own well-being. Law enforcement believes it is important for Weisser’s safety that anyone having information concerning his location shares that information immediately. Information has been received indicating that Weisser is likely in the St. Cloud area.

Anyone seeing Weisser or anyone with information about where he may be is asked to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at 320-968-7201, the St. Cloud Police Department at 320-251-1200, or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800255-1301, www.tricountycrimestoppers.org.

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Corey Daniel Blare, 33, was taken into custody by the Sauk Centre Police Department and transported to the Stearns County Jail where he is being held on $50,000 bail.

Blare has been charged with felony fleeing police and controlled substance, as well as failure to register as a predatory offender – a warrant issued by Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the Sauk Centre Police Department, law enforcement began a vehicle pursuit in Sauk Centre around 5:30 p.m. July 28 following a tip from a caller. The vehicle headed east on County Road 17 where it lost control outside of city limits and became stuck in a corn field. Blare fled on foot.

After five and a half hours, Blare was apprehended.

A large amount of suspected methamphetamines and items associated with drug distribution were located inside the vehicle.

Blare has a long criminal history dating to 2005 which includes prior arrests for controlled substance, providing a false name to officers, fleeing police and driving while intoxicated.

The Sauk Centre Police Department was assisted by the Melrose, Avon and Cold Spring police departments and K-9 units, Todd and Stearns sheriff’s office, and Minnesota State Patrol. The Sauk Centre Fire Department provided traffic control.

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Law enforcement arrested Michael Alen Thunborg, 24, of Long Prairie, and Andrew Robert LindBehrends, 24, of Sartell, for burglary, threatening a man with a flare gun, suspected methamphetamine and possessing counterfeit currency. Thunborg and Lind-Behrends were transported to the Benton County Jail.

According to a release from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, an employee of Aspen Storage contacted law enforcement around 6:30 a.m. July 27 after witnessing two men burglarizing storage lockers at 4053 Fifth Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids. The employee reported he was following the two in their vehicle and one of the suspects pointed an object out of the vehicle which made sparks or flares that struck the roadway. Law enforcement from the Sauk Rapids and Sartell police departments and Benton County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle at a gas station Second Avenue North and 18th Street North where Thunborg and Lind-Behrends were arrested without incident.

Investigating officers searched the suspect vehicle and found property stolen from the storage locker facility, property stolen from a previous storage locker burglary, a flare gun, suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and counterfeit U.S. currency.

Benton County detectives are investigating the possibility these suspects have been involved in other area burglaries.

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that there is still a strong relevance to the region in 2019, and we want to bring some attention to the voices that live here.”

The relay’s opening steps in the glorious unknown has taken them through Bemidji, Brainerd and several other Minnesota pitstops before Rice, their 15th location. Their community contact was Mark Larson, owner of the Old Creamery Cafe, who eagerly allowed the Styrbickis to approach café visitors and discuss what it is like living next to the river.

The café was not the only Rice location to open its doors. The Lions building provided the Styrbickis with lodging for the night and the duo was allowed to use the showers in Rice City Hall.

“I think while the city took a different approach than some other places, it was definitely helpful and supportive,” Victoria said.

With the intriguing opportunity to learn about Rice as an evolving riverside city, the Relay of Voices team was focused on capturing the area in a wide net.

“We were looking for different ethnic and cultural backgrounds and different relationships with the river,” Victoria said. “We don’t want a chorus of voices singing the same song.”

Relay of Voices only has time to spend a day or two in any given location before they have to pack up and venture down the river. While the idea of walking, running,

PHOTO BY EVAN MICHEALSON

Victoria Styrbicki records a conversation at the Old Creamery Café July 25 in Rice. Victoria carries a recorder because it will allow Relay of Voices to turn their interviews and audio into a series of maps.

and biking from destination to destination sounds physically difficult, the main challenge for the couple comes from communicating with both the towns they explore and the readers of their blog.

“We spend a portion of our day doing the running and biking, but the bulk of the day is spent in the interactions and documentation,” Tom said.

Documentation is vital to the success of Relay of Voices. The project is partnered with the Water Institute of the Gulf, a research institution based in Baton Rouge, La. Victoria and Tom wear GPSenabled body cameras that function as recorders in order to capture data.

The information recorded

will then be transferred and processed through a computer program developed by the Water Institute and Kent State University. “(They can) create a series of maps that show different commonalities or patterns that emerge upriver or downriver around different issues, key concepts and key words,” Victoria said.

While their communicative efforts translate to data, the Styrbickis do not treat individual interactions as merely stats.

They enjoy any information they can learn from the locals and every place provides its own unique experience and environment.

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the end are really not the most important things; it’s what’s in the middle,” Victoria said. “It’s the process. We’re in the middle right now, and we’re trying to learn and listen.”

In fact, the duo invites anyone interested to join them.

“We invite folks in each community to join the movement,” Tom said.

And when the dedicated researchers finally conclude their experimental expedition Nov. 5, the Relay of Voices team is planning on writing a book based around the geological maps and the stories they record on their trek. The work would serve as a benchmark for future projects.

“We have some ambitious hopes that the future of this data will not just be put into a book that goes onto a shelf somewhere, but gets put back into further field studies,” Victoria said.

“We think this is a wonderful opportunity for the arts and sciences to come together and make an impact for this region.”

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NEWS

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Saturday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 4 — Benton of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County AdCounty Fair. Benton County Fairgrounds, 1410 ministration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-6 p.m. — Rice Area Farmers Sunday, Aug. 4, 3-6 p.m. — Music in the Gardens Market. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Corfeaturing Gathering Wool. Free and open to the ner of Division Street North and West Main Street, public. Munsinger Clemens Gardens, 1515 River- Rice. side Drive S.E., St. Cloud.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-6:30 p.m. — Watab TownMonday, Aug. 5, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior ship National Night Out. Featuring an ice cream Citizens Monthly Meeting. Old Creamery Café, social sponsored by the Watab Township Supervi405 E. Main St., Rice. sors. Yard games, kids activities, meet and greet township elected officials, firefighters from Rice Monday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. — Rice City Council and Sauk Rapids, Benton County Sheriff’s Office Meeting. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice. and Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. Watab Town Monday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids.

School Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. — Petra Lutheran School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

National Night Out. Visits with police, sheriff and Tuesday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m. — Benton County Board firefighters. Bounce house, face painting, games, music, beanbag toss, giant jenga, hot dog meal and more. Free and open to the public. Petra Lutheran Church and School, 1049 First Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity

July 22, 2302 hrs: Officers observed a van parked in the lot of Sacred Heart Church. Officers initiated contact and the driver stated he was having brake problems, and he had a ride coming to get him. Driver advised he would return during daylight hours for the vehicle.

July 24, 2044 hrs: Officers were dispatched for a dog in the road on the 1100 block of Summit Avenue. Officers located the animal and attempted to capture it, but the dog was timid and would not let the officers get close. The dog moved away from the road and traffic, so officers cleared.

July 26, 1352 hrs: Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Broadway Avenue South for a report of a domestic assault. Female stated she was hit in the face and injuries were consistent with the story. Male was not on scene initially but returned and was arrested.

Incidents: 24 assists, 23 medical, 20 various calls, 17 suspicious, 16 traffic stops, 11 animals, 10 alarms, 7 thefts, 5 domestics, 4 drunks, 4 child, 4 welfare checks, 3 accidents, 3 property, 3 disturbances, 3 traffic hazards, 3 unwanted, 3 harassments, 3 fraud, 3 vehicles, 2 human services reports, 2 assaults, 2 utility problems, 2 dvs, 2 parking, 2 extra patrol, 2 ordinances, 2 permits, 2 warrants and 2 violation court orders.

Rice Police Department activity July 26, 0258 hrs: Officer observed 10 people walk out of O’Briens Pub at 2:30 a.m., but the group hung out in the parking lot. After 25 minutes, officer spoke with the group about getting rides and waited until all individuals had gotten rides home.

Incidents: 7 various calls, 6 traffic stops, 5 assists, 3 records checks, 2 parking and 2 vehicles.

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Friday, August 9th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, August 10th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Glass TV stand, entertainment center, wedding decorations, furniture, large pictures, purses- including COACH, electric weed whip, some antiques, knick-knacks, household items, mens & womens clothing (name brands included: IE: Miss Me, Rock Revival, Hurley, Fox), shoes, boots, coats, up-cycled pieces, kids toys, jewelry, plus many more things.

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Tuesday, Aug. 13, 5-7 p.m. — Monthly Rice American Legion Auxiliary Dinner. Featuring barbecue ribs, baked potato, salads and desserts.

Rice American Legion Post No. 473, 80 Division St. N., Rice.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m. — Summertime by George. Featuring Pleasure Horse and Big Toe and the Jam. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. S., St. Cloud.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 7:30 a.m. — Foley Area Chamber of Commerce. Sable Inn Bed and Breakfast, 10631 Glen St., Foley.

Thursday, Aug. 15, noon to 4 p.m. — 55+ Driver Refresher Course. Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive S.E., St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mnsafetycenter. org or call 1-888-234-1294.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — A Celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For more information, visit http:// Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m. — Foley City Council. www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Foley City Hall, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids MarWednesday, Aug. 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m. — One-on-One ket. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Computer Help. Need help setting up an email ac- Rapids. count, doing basic web searching or using Microsoft Word? Register for a half hour session. For adults. Thursday, Aug. 15, 5:30 p.m.— Movie in the Pre-registration required by calling 320-968-6612. Park. Presented by Quality of Life Task Force.

Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Music provided by Stifle. Feature presentation of the movie “Cars.” Bring blankets and chairs. Lions Foley.

Park, 550 Pine St., Foley.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4-8 p.m. — Green Fair Folk Festival. Promoting healthy and sustainable living. Thursday, Aug. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. — Police Activities Featuring music by URock and Levi Pelzer, afford- League Picnic. For children ages 5-15. Hosted by able food, horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, the Rice Police Department, Foley Police Departcrafts, games and more. Free and open to the pub- ment and Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Westside lic. St. Francis Convent, 116 Eighth Ave. S.E., Little Park, Fourth Avenue N.W., Rice.

Falls.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Wednesday, Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m. — Summertime by Regional Coin Club. Miller Auto Marine Sports George. Featuring The Killer Vees singing classic Plaza, 2930 Second Street S., St. Cloud. country and The Locals. Lake George, 1101 Sev- Friday, Aug. 16, 10-10:45 a.m. — Children’s Stoenth St. S., St. Cloud. rytime. For ages 10 and under. Great River RegionThursday, Aug. 8, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Mar- al Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley. ket. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Saturday, Aug. 17, noon — Rice Family Fun Day. Rapids.

Softball tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. Food and Thursday, Aug. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Elder Roots, activities start at noon with the parade at 3 p.m.

Young Seeds. Collaboration by Cortez’s Birthday Street dance featuring Gregory James Band and Loving Thy Neighbor Extravaganza and Whitney Arch Allies. Rice.

Senior Center. This is a wisdom exchange and din- Saturday, Aug. 17, 8:15 a.m. — 5K Fun Run with ner. Free and open to pre-registered public. Register the Storm. Proceeds benefit the Sauk Rapids-Rice by calling 320-255-7245. Whitney Senior Center, High School cross country team. Mayhew Creek 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud.

Park, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. A one Thursday, Aug. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. — Police Activi- mile walk/run will begin at 8 a.m. the same day. ties League. For children ages 5-15. Hosted by the Register at https://runsignup.com/race/MN/SaukRRice Police Department, Foley Police Department apids/runwiththestorm. and Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Children will Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 55+ Driver participate in activities such as baseball, kickball, Refresher Course. Miller Auto Plaza, 2930 Secdodgeball and crafts. Westside Park, Fourth Avenue ond St. S., St. Cloud. For more information or to N.W., Rice. register, visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. — 15th annual School 1-888-234-1294. of Rock concert. Featuring musicians from the Saturday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. — BankVista Rock N Wirth Center of Performing Arts in St. Cloud. Para- Block. Featuring Frankie Ballard and Mason Dixon mount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., Line. Hosted by the Sartell Chamber of Commerce.

St. Cloud. For more information, visit http://www. Proceeds benefit the Sartell Fire Department Relief paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Fund. Bernicks Ice Arena, 1109 First St. S., Sartell.

Monday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Fresh Pro- For tickets, visit https://www.sartellchamber.com. duce at C.A.R.E. Non profit organization, Foley Sunday, Aug. 18, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — PantownArea Community Action Respecting Elders, will ers 44th annual Car Show and Swap Meet. Free distribute free produce and bakery items to Benton shuttle from Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992.

County residents of all ages. Participants need not Benton County Fairgrounds, 1410 Third Ave. S., register but must be willing to sign in and provide Sauk Rapids. the number of individuals per household. Bags may be required. C.A.R.E. office, 321 Sixth Ave., Foley. Sunday, Aug. 18, 1-5 p.m. — INDY’s Little Warrior Wonderland. Free event. Food and ice cream Tuesday, Aug. 13, 4-6 p.m. — Rice Area Farmers trucks on site, canvas and face painting, jump house Market. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Cor- and obstacle course, emergency responder vehicles, ner of Division Street North and West Main Street, live DJ and more. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. Rice.

S., St. Cloud.

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Page 12 | SATURDAY, AUG. 3, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: 05-PR-19-1196 AMENDED NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Ruth Joan Nelson, Decedent.

Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated January 15, 2015. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed SHARON J. KOSLOSKI and BARBARA J. LEERBERG, whose addresses are 11103 TWIN LAKES ROAD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465 (SHARON J. KOSLOSKI) and 2655 BLACK CANYON ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904 (BARBARA J. LEERBERG), to serve as the Co-Personal Representatives of the Decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the co-personal representatives. Any objec-

tion to the appointment of the co-personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the co-personal representatives have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the co-personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: July 19, 2019 /s/ Cheryl Woehler Registrar Dated: July 19, 2019 /s/ Cheryl Woehler Court Administrator LUND ROSS, P.A. Betsey Lund Ross, Esq. MN# 0389061 15 6th Ave. N., St. Cloud, MN 56303 Telephone:(320) 259-4070 Facsimile:(320) 259-4061 E-mail: Betsey@lundrosslaw.com ATTORNEY FOR SHARON J. KOSLOSKI AND BARBARA J. LEERBERG R-30-2B

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on August 15, 2019 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Lloyd and Christine Samuelson requesting a variance to construct an accessory structure 27 ft. from the right of way of a County Road (65 ft. required) and 75 ft. from the ordinary high water mark (100 ft. required) in the R-3 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 7.5.3(d), 7S5.21A and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Part of Gov’t Lot 2, Section 22, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 15, 2019.

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

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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: J a n u a r y 12, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Brian Weiss and Denise Weiss, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Equity Mtg Group Inc dba Equity Mtg Fin. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 16, 2007 Benton County Recorder, Document No. A347483.

ASSIGNMENTS OF

MORTGAGE: Assigned to: M&T Bank. Dated January 21, 2015 Recorded February 17, 2015, as Document No. 407980.

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 MORTGAGE: 100050300005580668 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Equity Mtg Group Inc dba Equity Mtg Fin. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: M&T Bank M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26 Portage Trail, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190322200 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 29, 2008 MORTGAGOR: Jason M Payonk and Danielle M Payonk, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 30, 2008 Benton County Recorder, Document No. A360480.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: M&T Bank. Dated April 18, 2019 Recorded April 18, 2019, as Document No. 435207.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE T R A N S A C T I O N AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE RESIDENTIAL MORT- by the Sheriff of said county GAGE SERVICER: M&T as follows: Bank DATE AND TIME OF MORTGAGED PROPER- SALE: September 10, 2019 TY ADDRESS: 764 13th at 10:00 AM Avenue North, Foley, MN PLACE OF SALE: 56329 Benton County Sheriff’s TAX PARCEL I.D. #: Office, 581 Highway 23 13.00826.00 Northeast Foley, MN LEGAL DESCRIPTION to pay the debt then secured OF PROPERTY: by said Mortgage, and taxLot 4, Block 2, Eastview es, if any, on said premises, Meadows Two, Benton and the costs and disburseCounty, Minnesota. ments, including attorneys’ COUNTY IN WHICH fees allowed by law subject PROPERTY IS LOCATED: to redemption within six (6) Benton months from the date of said ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL sale by the mortgagor(s), AMOUNT OF MORT- their personal representaGAGE: $160,000.00 tives or assigns unless reAMOUNT DUE AND duced to Five (5) weeks unCLAIMED TO BE DUE der MN Stat. §580.07.

AS OF DATE OF NO- TIME AND DATE TO TICE, INCLUDING VACATE PROPERTY: If TAXES, IF ANY, PAID the real estate is an ownerBY MORTGAGEE: occupied, single-family $158,927.01 dwelling, unless otherwise That prior to the com- provided by law, the date mencement of this mort- on or before which the gage foreclosure proceed- mortgagor(s) must vacate ing Mortgagee/Assignee of the property if the mortgage Mortgagee complied with is not reinstated under secall notice requirements as tion 580.30 or the property required by statute; That is not redeemed under secno action or proceeding has tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on been instituted at law or oth- March 10, 2020, unless that erwise to recover the debt date falls on a weekend or secured by said mortgage, legal holiday, in which case or any part thereof; it is the next weekday, and PURSUANT to the power unless the redemption periof sale contained in said od is reduced to 5 weeks unmortgage, the above de- der MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 scribed property will be sold or 582.032.

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

BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 27, 2019 M&T Bank 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 37 - 19-005592 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R27-6B

City of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the Year Ended December 31, 2018 TIF District Name: TIF 4 TIF 20 TIF 21 Current net tax capacity $$157,676 $43,816 Original net tax capacity $$7,085 $1,709 Captured net tax capacity $$150,591 $42,107 Principal and interest payments due in 2019 $$143,342 $30,556 Tax increment received in 2018 $8,156 $227,622 $65,098 Tax increment expended in 2018 $1,399 $143,462 $30,676 Month and year of first tax increment receipt 7/1989 7/1/2013 7/1/2014 Date of required decertification 12/31/2014 12/31/2021 12/31/2022 Actual Date of decertification 12/31/2014 Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Mr. Jack Kahlhamer, Finance Director City of Sauk Rapids 250 Summit Ave N Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (320) 258-5330

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Lot 4, Block 2, and a PURSUANT to the 1/21st interest in Outlots power of sale contained in A, B, and C, Mississippi said mortgage, the above Landing, Benton County, described property will be Minnesota. sold by the Sheriff of said COUNTY IN WHICH county as follows: PROPERTY IS LOCATED: DATE AND TIME OF Benton SALE: August 22, 2019 at O R I G I N A L 10:00 AM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF PLACE OF MORTGAGE: $127,000.00 SALE: Benton County AMOUNT DUE Sheriff’s Office, 581 AND CLAIMED TO BE Highway 23 Northeast Foley, DUE AS OF DATE OF MN NOTICE, INCLUDING to pay the debt then secured TAXES, IF ANY, PAID by said Mortgage, and taxes,

BY MORTGAGEE: if any, on said premises, and $152,193.71 the costs and disbursements, That prior to the including attorneys’ fees commencement of this allowed by law subject to mortgage foreclosure redemption within six (6) proceeding Mortgagee/ months from the date of said Assignee of Mortgagee sale by the mortgagor(s), complied with all notice their personal representatives requirements as required or assigns unless reduced to by statute; That no action Five (5) weeks under MN or proceeding has been Stat. §580.07. instituted at law or otherwise TIME AND DATE TO to recover the debt secured VACATE PROPERTY: If by said mortgage, or any part the real estate is an ownerthereof; occupied, single-family

dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 24, 2020, 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 T AT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED

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UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 20, 2019 M&T Bank 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 37 - 19-005405 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-26-6B

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, July 15, 2019

A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, July 15, 2019, at seven o’clock p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Business Services Johnson, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, and Director of Technology Mackenthun.

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

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

ACTION APPROVAL TO SHIFT 2.0 HOURS FROM FOOD SERVICE TO PARAPROFESSIONAL TIME A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the shift of 2.0 hours daily from SRRHS food service cook’s helper to SRRHS lunchroom supervision paraprofessional. This request was due to the need for lunchroom supervision in the alternative student lunch area and made possible due to a decrease of a la carte offerings for the 2019 – 2020 school year and therefore a reduction of food service hours needed.

APPROVAL OF LONG TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE (LTFM) A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the District’s 10-year

Long-Term Facility Maintenance plans. The District is required to submit the plan as well as a statement of assurances to MDE by July 31 each year to qualify for the revenue stream.

PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:33 p.m.

ACTION (continued) AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE LEASE FOR THE BUS GARAGE A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to authorize the renewal of the lease for the Bus Garage. The renewal will extend the lease through July 31, 2020 and aligns with the District’s transportation agreement with Metropolitan Transportation Network (MTN). The lease amount is $86,500, which remains the same as the original lease from August of 2009.

APPROVAL OF 2019 – 2020 SRRHS, SRRMS, ELEMENTARY, EARLY CHILDHOOD HANDBOOKS AND DISTRICT CODE OF CONDUCT A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the handbooks for each building and the District’s Code of Conduct.

APPROVAL OF ROGER WORNER ASSOCIATES. INC. ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS STUDY PROPOSAL AGREEMENT A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the Professional Services Agreement between the School District and Roger Worner Associates, Inc. The proposed services will initiate upon approval and commence approximately 10.15.19 and will provide direction regarding the District Office reorganization.

APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNMENT/MUNICIPAL/ PUBLIC FUNDS BANKING RESOLUTION A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Holthaus and carried by a margin of six, with Holthaus abstaining, to approve the Government / Municipal / Public Funds

Banking Resolution, which updates and provides authority to the District’s Director of Business Services Johnson and District’s Controller Hipp to transact business under the laws of the state or jurisdiction where the District is located.

APPROVAL TO CHANGE SUBSTITUTE PAY A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried approve the increase of the District’s substitute compensation for the 2019 – 2020 school year. These compensation adjustments were made in comparison with other Central Minnesota school districts and to alleviate substitute shortages in District buildings. This action will take be effective beginning 07.16.19.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to adopt the following policies.

• #405 (Veteran’s Preference) was a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #405 (Veteran’s Preference).

• #407 (Employee Right to Know – Exposure to Hazardous Substances) was a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #407 (Employee Right to Know – Exposure to Hazardous Substances).

• #413 (Harassment and Violence) was a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #413 (Harassment and Violence).

• #413 (Harassment and Violence Report Form) was a “mandatory form” and will replace current policy #413 (Harassment and Violence Report Form).

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-31-1B

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: April 14, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Melissa A Harne, a single woman and Lauren M Johnson, a single man, joint tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Mortgage Solutions it successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 20, 2006 Benton County Recorder, Document No. A337104.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association.

Dated July 15, 2010 Recorded July 21, 2010, as Document No. A375479.

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 : 100021268000484283 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: First Mortgage Solutions RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 6th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190091000

L E G A L DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Three (3), Block Twenty-Four (24), WOOD, RUSSELL & GILMAN’S ADDITION to the City of Sauk Rapids, 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. Abstract Property COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $125,660.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $132,108.52 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 22, 2019 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 February 24, 2020, 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: June 19, 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 - 19-005137 FC THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-26-6B

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NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the Benton County Sheriff’s Office has in its possession the following motor vehicles: 1999 Buick Regal - Disabled 1997 Dodge Stratus - VIN: 1B3EJ46X9VN663402 1998 Pontiac Bonneville - VIN: 1G2HZ52K6WH223453 Ford Pickup - Unknown year or VIN/Disabled 1995 Toyota Pickup - VIN: 4TAUN41B7SZ082815 The vehicles are currently being held at the Benton County Sheriff’s Office in Foley, Minnesota. Anyone having an ownership interest in these vehicles is hereby notified that they have 45 days from the date of the publication of this notice to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle(s) as prescribed by law. Failure of an owner to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle(s) within the 45 day time frame shall constitute a waiver of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle(s) and a consent to the transfer of title to and disposal or sale of the vehicle(s) as prescribed by law and a waiver of all right, title, and interest in the contents and consent to sell or dispose of the contents as prescribed by law. Any owner who provides documentation from a government or nonprofit agency or legal aid office that the owner is homeless, receives relief based on need, or is eligible for legal aid services, has the unencumbered right to retrieve any and all contents without charge.

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Monday, July 15, 2019 WORK SESSION MINUTES District Office Curriculum Center 5:30 p.m.

A Work Session of the Sauk rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Business Services Johnson, and Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman.

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

ICS Update Representatives of ICS Consulting provided an update to Board members and District Administration regarding the District’s Open House/Ice Cream Socials. In addition, detail on options to address items identified in the process was provided. ICS answered Board member and District Administration’s questions.

ADJOURNMENT With no further Work Session topics appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Braun, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-31-1B

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SPORTS

A field of community PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Aaron Sutton, worship pastor at Harvest Fellowship Church, stands in front of the church’s wiffle ball field July 17 in Sauk Rapids. The church has had the wiffle ball field since summer 2017 but has made permanent additions to the field including a backstop, tarp fencing and advertisement banners.

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SAUK RAPIDS – Baseball is often dubbed America’s favorite pastime. While the most notable fields situated in the area are at Bob Cross Park, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and Rice, one church nestled in downtown Sauk Rapids is taking its own spin on the classic game.

Harvest Fellowship, located at 400 Second Ave. N., has its own wiffle ball field on site.

“I have loved baseball my whole life, and I wanted another activity for kids to do, not only for kids within our church but throughout the community as a whole,” said Aaron Sutton, worship pastor at Harvest Fellowship.

“There was not enough space for a baseball field, but wiffle ball fits perfectly. It’s great.”

Sutton’s idea for the field stemmed from his hometown Embarrass.

The pastor of the church he belonged to had a wiffle ball field at his house.

Sutton brought the idea to Manhood’s Journey, a group of dads and sons at Harvest Fellowship, and the idea began to form in summer 2017. A house demolition occurred on the lot previously, and

Sutton felt it was an ideal location.

“At the time, we used it as something for dads and their sons to do together,” Sutton said. “I also oversee the kid’s ministry as part of my job, and we have kids out there two Sunday afternoons a month playing wiffle ball or kickball.”

The field has also been used to teach lessons to the youngest members of Harvest Fellowship, particularly teamwork and good sportsmanship.

“We had our Manhood’s Journey group out on the field one day and all of the dads showcased poor sportsmanship,” Sutton said. “The kids looked at all of us funny and asked why we were acting that way. We then turned it into a conversation about how to be a good sport and what that entails. There can definitely be educa-

tional aspects to having the field here.”

While the field is on Harvest Fellowship property and maintenance is kept up by staff, Sutton wants the field to be open to anyone in the community. The plastic bats and balls are at the field for community use, and a small dry erase board is attached to the backstop to serve as a scoreboard.

“I have never had the opportunity to see kids or families playing at the field,” Sutton said. “However, it is fun to know it is being used. I go out there and the equipment is in a different place than it was the time before or I see the score of a completed game on the board.”

This year, Sutton made additions to the field. A permanent backstop was added, using recycled materials from an old kickball field back-

stop adjacent to the Harvest Fellowship property.

Black tarp fencing was put up to serve as fencing on the far side of the outfield. The field also has some banners from local businesses in place.

“We want to go for the authentic look of the field,” Sutton said. “We have a couple banners from the Dairy Queen and Coborn’s, but we would love for other local businesses to donate any banners they are not using.”

Sutton believes the field adds to the culture and camaraderie around Harvest Fellowship.

While the church has its own culture, Sutton feels the field means more.

“Every church has a community that lives around it and within it,” Sutton said. “I think this field is a statement and an advertisement in a way for Harvest. It shows we want to be a part of the Sauk Rapids community, and we welcome anyone. I think every church should have things like this happening.”

Overall, the main goal of having the field is to bring kids and their parents together for a fun activity.

“Parents are the biggest impact on kids’ lives, and if we can encourage that and help them make memories together, all the better,” Sutton said.

“I think the field can help bring the community together, too. If kids throughout a neighborhood want to come out for a game and play together, how can we not encourage that? There is a lot of benefit in that. Even if Aaron Sutton, worship pastor at Harvest Fellowship we bring kids together for Church, throws a pitch on the church’s wiffleball field July one or two games, it is all 17 in Sauk Rapids. The field is located at the intersection worth it.” of Second Avenue North and Fifth Street North and is open for public use.

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Youth ball program scores big

Cyclones prepare for playoffs Team earns No. 4 seed

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

(Right) The Sauk Rapids Youth Baseball Association 9 Hovanes team – Brayden West (front, from left), Marcus Mrozek, Finley Wilke, Eddie Otremba, Tegan Maki; (middle, from left) Ben Stiegel, Truman Schofield, Ryan Hovanes, Tanner Zelko and Lincoln Powell; (back, from left) coaches Marc Mrozek, John Hovanes and Bo Wilke – place second in the Central Minnesota Community Baseball League end of year tournament July 20-21 in Foley. SRYBA has three 9 year old and under teams. Not pictured are Beckam Mathies and coach Jon West.

Twins bolster bullpen at trade deadline While many fans are disappointed the Twins did some combination of Byron Buxton and top prospects not make a blockbuster move prior to Wednesday’s Royce Lewis and Alex Kiriloff, and the Twins were trade deadline, the team managed to make significant smart to avoid making a deal along those lines. The improvements to its bullpen without compromising Twins are 57-24 this year (70.3% winning percentage) its pipeline of promising minor league prospects. when Buxton is in the lineup, he is still improving Last Saturday, the Twins acquired veteran rightoffensively, and his 2.6 fWAR is third on the team handed reliever Sergio Romo, minor league pitcher despite him missing over 20 games. That is simply Chris Vallimont, and a player to be named later from not the kind of guy a team should be looking to trade the Marlins for first base prospect Lewin Diaz. Romo under any circumstances – even for a pitcher like

by ANDY THAYER is the centerpiece of this deal for the Twins, and his Syndergaard.

Sports Columnist 12 years of major league experience should help the The Twins now have three of the top 15 relievers former all-star and two-time World Series champion in baseball according to WPA (win probability added, provide leadership and stability to a bullpen that has scuffled. which measures the impact of a player’s contributions in specific Romo’s low arm slot helps make his sinker-slider combination situations by looking at factors like the number of outs, men on deadly to right-handed hitters, and if the Twins can avoid exposing base, score, inning, etc., and compares their performance to him to left-handed sluggers in big spots, he will represent an what other players have done in similar situations). Romo ranks immediate upgrade over any other right-handed relievers in the seventh, Rogers ranks ninth, and Dyson ranks 13th. These guys Twins’ bullpen. Romo had served as Miami’s closer this year and have pitched well in high-leverage situations, and that is exactly posted a 3.58 ERA and 1.22 WHIP to go along with his 17 saves. what the Twins are going to need them to continue to do if they On Wednesday, the Twins made another move, adding right- want to beat teams like the Yankees and Astros in October. handed set-up man Sam Dyson from the Giants for prospects I understand that it is disappointing to see an already loaded Prelander Berroa, Jaylin Davis and Kai-Wei Teng. Dyson, 31, has team like Houston add Zack Greinke and immediately become posted a 2.47 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 51 innings for the Giants World Series favorites. Yes, the Twins could have made a big this year, and he is an extreme ground ball pitcher. That style splash and done a deal like that. However, the Astros gave up four should play nicely in Target Field (which has suddenly become of their top 10 prospects to get Greinke, and if it does not work a launching pad), as legitimate ground ball pitchers have become out for them this year, they are going to have some major buyer’s increasingly valuable as hitters focus more and more on launch remorse as they pay a guy in his late 30s $35 million per year angle and swinging for the fences. Dyson should become the while their depleted farm system has them locked into win-now Twins’ primary eighth inning guy – an effective bridge to closer mode. The Twins significantly improved their bullpen by making Taylor Rogers that should help shorten games and take some stress calculated deals, and I am glad they are still focused on building a off the team’s starting pitchers. sustainable winning roster instead of going all-in on 2019. At some Romo and Dyson are solid players, but they are also noticeably point, this team is going to have to increase its payroll and get not Noah Syndergaard, Zack Greinke, Trevor Bauer or even some front-line starting pitching, but I would much rather see them Marcus Stroman. It is clear that the Twins felt the asking price do it in free agency, when they do not also have to give up their top for top end starters was too high, and they stood their ground in prospects to add impact players. negotiations. The rumored asking price for Syndergaard included

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(Above) Sauk Rapids Youth Baseball Association 10-11s Hemker team – Breckin Wenger (front, from left), Lucas Weber, Jackson Rieke, Brody Sabin, Chase Wheeler, Nolan Hemker, Dominic Cruz and Grant Pallansch; (back, from left) coach Dan Weber, Jack Barz, Gavin Weber, coach Chad Pallansch, Cannon Schinkel, Caseyn Schinkel, coach Jamie Hemker and Landon Jennings – places first at the Central Minnesota Community Baseball League end of year tournament July 20-21 in Sauk Rapids. The players competed against 28 teams.

The Sauk Rapids Cyclones have had time to practice as a team as they prepare for the Section 2B playoffs which began Aug. 2. The Cyclones are coming into section playoffs with the No. 4 seed of the seven teams.

The Cyclones start the playoff run with a best of three series against the Beaudreau’s Saints of St. Cloud. Games are scheduled at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3 at Dick Putz Field in St. Cloud.

If needed, an additional game will be played at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. The winner of the series will advance to state, while the loser continues a playoff run for a state opportunity.

Sauk Rapids has a 4-7 record – winning against the Brainerd Bees, Sobieski Skis, St. Joseph Joes and Clearwater River Cats. The Cyclones have lost to the Beaudreau’s Saints twice this season.

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Sluggers season comes to end “The Chutes are a good team,” said Paul Wippler, head coach. “You cannot make five errors against a good team and expect to win. We battled them, we outhit them, and errors are part of the game. We not only made physical errors, we made several mental errors as well. You don’t win many games when you have both.”

Wippler said pitching was another downfall for Post 254, with pitch counts high and a low percentage of first-pitch strikes.

“Our pitch counts were too high all season,” Wippler said. “Those counts are very important when you get into a week-long playoff.”

Sauk Rapids, despite the loss, scored the first runs of the game in the top of the first. Andrew Wollak put out the first RBI single on a grounder to shortstop to score Cole Fuecker from third. Brandon Bokelman succeeded with a line drive to left field to score Wollak.

Post 254 did not score again until the top of the fourth inning when Brady Pesta came in on a wild pitch. However, Sauk Rapids was still trailing 4-3.

Bokelman sent a hard grounder to left field in the top of the sixth to score Brady Posch from second.

The final run for Post 254 came off a Posch grounder to first base, bringing Tyler Hemker home.

Derek Durant, Nik Neeser and Logan Donahue combined time on the mound, tallying two strikeouts and allowing eight hits.

“Going into the playoffs, I really felt if we played defense and pitched well, we had an excellent chance to reach the state tournament again,” Wippler said.

“We pitched OK and our defense was horrible.”

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids Legion Post 254 season came to a halt July 25 as the team competed against the St. Cloud Chutes at St. Cloud Orthopedics Field in Sartell. Post 254 fell short of moving on in the sub-state 12 playoffs, losing the game 10-5.

The two teams were competing in an elimination matchup after both teams had lost earlier in playoffs to Little Falls.

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Hoofing it to her future Lipelt is new face in farrier trade

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ROYALTON – When Katelynn Lipelt graduated from Little Falls Community Schools in spring 2018, like many young adults, she was not sure what her next step in life may be. Lipelt contemplated military service but stumbled upon a trade that put her best foot forward.

At 19, Lipelt is the owner of Outlaw Horse Training and Farrier Service of Royalton. She completed a three month professional course at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing in Ramsey early this year and has spent the spring and summer months caring for hooved animals such as sheep, goats and horses.

“I have always had to have my horses looked after, but I didn’t know the anatomy and how much proper shoeing and trimming can affect the animal,” said Lipelt, who has been riding and participating A hoofjack with farrier tools in horse shows since age 11. “It rests inside a barn July 10 in was really fun going into detail Royalton. Katelynn Lipelt, farrier, about it. One of my greatest

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joys is working on an animal that can’t walk, but is walking and enjoying life after you put shoes on it. There is a lot that goes into it; it’s definitely an art once you get the hang of it.”

Farriers are not veterinarians. Rather, they tend to the insensitive growth areas of animals’ hooves. But, in order to care for the animal properly, Lipelt said farriers must understand each animal’s individual anatomy.

“We have an idea of what the ideal hoof should look like and how that will benefit the animal’s movement,” Lipelt said.

“We look at a lot of angles and length to make sure the horse is underneath itself properly.”

Lipelt has obtained her own clients in the four months since completing her farrier education, but she also works as an apprentice under more experienced farriers. She said the interaction has expanded her knowledge of not only her trade, but also of bookwork and business relations with customers.

Lipelt trims on average 60 animals each week.

“I feel so blessed,” Lipelt said. “I feel like God really guided me here.

I want to continually get better at it. … Some days I am doing appointments from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and I don’t get home until

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Farrier Katelynn Lipelt uses a rasp to shape a horse hoof July 10 in Royalton. Lipelt, 19, learned her trade through a three month course at Minnesota School of Horseshoeing in Ramsey.

midnight. But it doesn’t feel like work.”

Lipelt recommends horses have their hooves trimmed every six to eight weeks. Common problems in hooves can be due to diet, improper care or wet and soft soils.

When Lipelt arrives to treat a horse, she looks at the horse’s movement

to try and determine why it is lame or not tracking properly.

She pays attention to the material that needs to be removed, the color and the smell of the hoof. Lipelt said horseshoes are used as preventative maintenance Lipelt page 3B

MDA reminds produce growers of safety inspections ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is reminding Minnesota produce growers of new onfarm inspections that are required under the Produce Safety Rule which is part of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act. The MDA’s Produce Safety Program began inspecting large produce farms as of June 2019. Inspections on small and very small farms, as defined by the rule, will begin in spring of 2020 and spring of 2021, respectively.

Minnesota produce growers are encouraged to fill out a questionnaire that will aid the MDA in determining how the rule applies to their farm.

The questionnaire is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ producesafety. This questionnaire is optional, but farmers who opt out will be contacted by the MDA via email, phone, or in person to identify their farm status and inspection requirements under the rule.

“Inspections will be scheduled in advance with produce farmers and our intention is to focus first on education

before we would regulate,” said Valerie Gamble, manager of the MDA Produce Safety Program. “Together with the University of Minnesota Extension Produce Safety staff and our farm community stakeholders, we are committed to providing food safety resources, information and technical assistance to help farmers be compliant with the Produce Safety Rule and to help ensure safe produce for Minnesotans.”

As a reminder, fruit and vegetable farmers that grow, pack, harvest or hold produce and that do not qualify for an exemption or exclusion from the Produce Safety Rule are required to have one person attend a standardized food safety training. Monitor the MDA website and University of Minnesota Extension website for upcoming class announcements starting in the fall of 2019.

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Katelynn Lipelt assesses a horseshoe fitting July 10 in Royalton. Horseshoes are custom fitted to an animal’s hooves similar to custom orthotics in humans.

Lipelt from pg. 2 and are comparable to human orthotics; not all horses need shoes and each is customized to the animal.

“We shape our shoes to match what is called the white line and then nail it to the outside (of the hoof),” Lipelt said. “The hoof actually flexes, so you can’t secure it inside; you have to allow for flexibility because there is a part of the hoof called the frog that helps pump blood to the leg. We have to keep in mind how we can enhance circulation to the leg and hoof.”

Because horses benefit from customized shoes, Lipelt learned to forge her own. In addition to hammering pre-

manufactured keg shoes, she also makes horseshoes from straight bar stock.

“Owning your trade and knowing how to move metal is super beneficial to not just you but also your clients,” Lipelt said. “The nail holes (in a keg shoe) will not always be in the right place. Knowing how to punch new nail holes or being able to make a donkey shoe when you don’t have one on hand makes it more satisfying. g It’s a lot of hard work, but I am so glad I learned it.” t.”

With red-hot iron and sharp objects, being a farrier can be a dangerous ous job – especiallyy when tending to large animals like horses and cattle.

To counteract the danger, Lipelt said she attempts to be calm and collected whenn performing her work as to not pass along energy rgy

– positive or negative – to the animal. Seeing the same animal regularly can also incite a growing bond and help prevent accidents with the added benefit of hoof history.

“I can see the effects of what my last shoeing or trimming job did and see whether the horse is crushing his heels,” Lipelt said. “Did I trim it wrong or do we have other issues?”

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If Lipelt cannot remedy an animal’s issue with her farrier service, she may additionally recommend equine massage or chiropractic.

Both are areas she plans to learn more about.

“I want to learn more about the animal to be 100 percent effective when I set foot on someone’s property,” she said.

When she’s not growing her business by visiting farmsteads and ranches, Lipelt is setting the pace for her career at rodeos where she is a novice barrel racing participant. Barrel racing has become a marketing tool for the young farrier.

She is able to spread the word of her business and cover her entrance fees with the money she makes tending to animals on scene.

“People throw shoes all the time at barrel races,” Lipelt said. “…

And it is so much fun to be able to nail a shoe back on and then the horse goes out and runs its fastest Katelynn Lipelt hammers a horseshow July 10 at her home in Royalton. Lipelt alters pre-manufactured shoes time.”

For Lipelt, providing or creates her own shoes from straight bar stock. farrier services is a career she sees herself in no matter where her path may lead.

“There’s something so American about it,” Lipelt said. “You can be y anywhere and someone will need a farrier at some point.”

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A freshly trimmed and shaped horse hoof compares to one needing maintenance July 10 in Royalton. Farriers look at each animal’s anatomy and movement to determine how to maintain hooves.

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Miranda Segner (front, from left) and Allie Ackerman; (back, from left) Addison Dahler and Lilly Ackerman work the Little Red Barn 4-H food stand July 31 at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. The booth is located outside the livestock show arena.

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Trent Jensen, son of TJ and Kayla Jensen of Pierz, sweeps the cattle barn July 31 at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Jensen is a member of the Elk River Critters 4-H Club and showed a steer at the fair.

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Benton County 4-H members Olivia Pyka (front) and Kayden Vannurden (back, from left), Abigail Nelson, Ashley Betker, Matt Prom and Chase Henry watch the swine show July 30 at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids. The 2019 Benton County fair kicked off events Tuesday and ends at 5 p.m.

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Six selection factors to Quality drives shopping decisions consider for mastitis tubes Given the strong opinions expressed by various consumer groups regarding the use of genetically modified organisms, you would think they have a good grasp of the facts. “Not so,” said Brandon McFadden, a researcher at the University of Florida Institute of BY ROGER STROM The Business of Farming Food and Agricultural Sciences.

McFadden headed up a study to measure consumer awareness of GMO crops and food and discovered consumers not only have limited knowledge about GMOs but often what they think they know is not based on facts.

For example, 84% of those surveyed said they supported a mandatory label for food containing GMO ingredients. However, 80% also supported a mandatory label for food containing DNA, which pretty much includes all food.

McFadden says, “Our research indicates that the term ‘GMO’ may imply to consumers that genetic modification alters the genetic structure of an organism, while other breeding techniques do not.” And even when they were presented with the scientific facts, it had little impact on their opinions about GMOs. While on the subject of consumer attitudes, it appears shoppers would rather have quality than lower prices.

Ken Wicker, the vice president of a supermarket chain, surveyed shoppers to find out how they decide where to shop for food. He looked at the impact of price, quality, service, convenience, store atmosphere and store brands. He found price was not the biggest factor for picking a grocery store. As it turns out, high quality perishables were the deciding factor for the majority of those surveyed and if the quality was good, loyalty followed.

If shoppers saw the quality drop off at their primary store, more than 72% said they would stop shopping there. A similar share said they are willing to pay more for higher quality foods and 67% would not sacrifice quality for low price.

Even those with a limited food budget put quality over price. According to Wicker, “Actually, customers with less expendable income view poor quality as a risk they cannot afford because it might waste their money.” Wicker’s research concludes customers would rather spend their limited budget on higher quality foods they can trust, even if they cost more.

The study included all foods but they found meat quality was a big factor in picking a place to shop.

Wicker makes a good point, “Many meals are built around meat as the main component. If the customer builds a whole meal around a specific cut of meat, or patronizes their favorite restaurant and the quality is not good, you stand a high chance of losing a loyal customer.” … just sayin’.

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Benton County census of agriculture summary The 2017 United States Department of Agriculture Census of Agriculture county profiles have been released. The USDA facilitates this census once every five years and compiles this survey to look at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures of all the farmers and ranchers.

This summary will take special notice of small farms and nontraditional production.

First, let us talk about land. There is a total of 816 farms in the county accumulating

For more information, visit https:// www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/ AgCensus/2017/Full_Report/Census_ by_state/index.php.

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194,832 acres of land.

Twenty-nine, or about 4% of farms, report being between 1 to 9 acres.

Additionally, 234 10- to 49-acre farms make up 29% of Benton County’s profile. Since the last USDA census, average

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Focusing on small farms, alternative agriculture and horticultural crops, over 4,000 acres of the county are used for vegetable production.

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Next, about $89,000 of Christmas trees are grown in Benton County, ranking ninth in the state.

Finally, 1,319 total producers call Benton County home and contribute to its agriculture. Of farms, 75% percent have internet access, 1% produce organically, 4% sell directly to customers and 98% are family farms.

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100 years of farming Nelson reflects on childhood

BY DANNA SABOLIK STAFF WRITER

RICE – 1919 was quite a year. Wisconsin’s Green Bay Packers formed, Prohibition took effect, and U.S. Congress named the Grand Canyon a national park. But for Phillip Nelson and partner Diane Zoglauer, 1919 marks the year their family story begins.

Axel Nelson purchased a farm near Rice in 1919, and this year marks 100 years and three generations of continuous family ownership. Phillip and Diane, the current owners of the farm, are proud to be the stewards

of a family legacy.

“I’m happy to be here still,” Phillip said. “It’s a good feeling.”

The Nelson Farm joins over 10,500 century farms in Minnesota. The family has been recognized by the Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau for continuous family ownership.

Axel, born in 1878, came to America from Sweden 20 years later to start a new life after the death of his parents and tough economic times in his motherland.

In Minnesota, he met and married Amelia Anderson and began farming. They cultivated

the land, growing corn and hay, and operated a small dairy farm with their four children: Harold, Walter, Kenneth and Mildred.

Walter grew up to take over the farm from his father with his wife, Jeanette Denne, of St. Cloud. The couple raised five sons on the farm and built a new barn for the cows. Jerome, David, Glenn, Phillip and Dwain grew up on the farm and attended school across the road at country school No. 127, just like their father had.

Country school was an essential formative experience for the Nelson boys. It created a family environment with their house as the hub of activity being so close to the school

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Phillip Nelson and Diane Zoglauer celebrate 100 years of Nelson Farm in rural Rice. The farm was purchased by Phillip’s grandfather, Axel Nelson, in 1919.

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Children from school would get water from the Nelsons’ well for the class to use, and the boys had no excuse for missing a day.

When Philip was 10 years old, his brother David left for the army to serve in Vietnam, so Phillip began milking cows with his father. By the time he was 19, he purchased the herd of 18 cows from his father and expanded to 35 cows over the years.

“I just sold the cows about two years ago,” he said. “I still crop farm though.”

Phillip enjoyed milking cows, and said the peace and quiet of working in the barn was soothing for him.

PHOTO SUBMITTED “The barn was where The Nelson farm in 1962 when it was owned by Walter and Jeanette Nelson. This is the I did all of my thinking,” same year the indoor toilet was added. he said. “I never had a cell phone and the phone in the barn went out a decade before I quit milking, but I never replaced it. I liked it quiet.”

Through the years, the Nelson farm has been a gathering place for family and friends.

“At Christmas, all the cousins would come over here,” Phillip said. “It was always a place where people could get together.”

The farmhouse is still the original building, with renovations through the years including indoor PHOTO SUBMITTED plumbing, but it is filled The Nelson farm in 1990, under the operation of Phillip Nelson. The Nelsons are with memories of the celebrating a century of farming in rural Rice this year. years and people passed.

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in 1962 when they installed the indoor toilet. He can remember shoveling a path to the outhouse in the winter for their mother.

Other memories of Jeanette are in the kitchen, where she baked fresh bread, hearty dinners and treats for her boys.

“Ma was always in the kitchen,” Phillip said.

“This kitchen has cooked a lot of food.”

The Nelsons have the original kitchen sink and hand pump, replaced in the 1960s that was used by Jeanette as she spent days

in the kitchen.

“They never get rid of anything,” Diane said.

“We still have a lot of the horse-drawn farm equipment, horse collars, an old pickup, and even the old kitchen sink.”

The sink may still be around, and so are Phillip’s memories of growing up on the now century-old farm.

“It was a great place to grow up,” he said. “I never knew any different, so to me, it was normal.

But, I see that it was special now.”

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Walter Nelson (from left) with his uncle, Charles Nelson and father, Axel Nelson, stand in front of the original barn on the Nelson farm in rural Rice.

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