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BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

BY VICKI IKEOGU CONTRIBUTING WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The countdown has begun.

Less than one week before kickoff, the step toward cleaner water in Benton County is closer than ever before.

A 3 foot drawdown of Little Rock Lake, Harris Channel and the Sartell Pool of the Mississippi River is set to commence at 8 a.m. Thursday Aug. 1. Last year, the project was delayed because a federally mandated historical and cultural preservation review was not completed.

This year, all regulatory requirements have been met – to that of staff knowledge – and the project is a go.

According to the Department of Natural Resources, waters will recede by approximately 0.10 feet per hour until the lowered level is achieved and will remain dropped until Sept. 14.

Little Rock Lake was added to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s list of impaired waters in 2007 following a dangerous blue-green algae bloom. Since that time, multiple agencies, land owners and agricultural operations have worked to improve water quality by addressing external loading of nutrients. Now, the drawdown intends to address internal loading by flushing the water, settling sediment and establishing plant life to consume nutrients in the lake.

The drawdown offers many opportunities for agencies and property owners.

Benton County Public Works will stabilize a half-mile

ST. CLOUD – Thirty-six. It is a number that has taken on new significance for Chad Popp.

At age 36, Popp, a farmer from rural Rice, was seriously injured in a collision.

“I was hit head on by a distracted driver,” he said in a video posted by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. “I had 36 broken bones in my body that day.”

Around 1:10 p.m. May 25, 2016, Popp was driving on Little Rock Road Northeast in Watab Township when his vehicle was struck by a Buick Regal driven by an 18 year old man.

“He had come straight into my lane,” Popp told Star Publi-

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Wreckage from a head-on collision caused by inattentive driving sits on Little Rock Road Northeast in Watab Township May 25, 2016. Minnesota’s hands-free cellphone bill takes effect Aug. 1.

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Igniting awareness Heinens use 4-H service project to teach dangers of gasoline

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

ST. JOSEPH – “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.”

Those words echo through 4-H programs across the nation, a testament to the effort youth put in as members of 4-H, a youth development organization that teaches citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills.

And, there is not a group of kids better exemplified for this credence than the Heinens.

Consisting of Holly, 11, Adam, 9, and Sam, 6, the enthusiastic Heinens, of St. Joseph, enjoy creating serPHOTO BY EVAN MICHEALSON vice projects for community Sam Heinen (from left), 6, Holly Heinen, 11 and Adam Heinen, 9, display homemade fire starters outside their home July 13 in St. Joseph. The fire starters are a safer alternative to gasoline as a source of igniting 4-H page 3 fires.

OBITUARIES • Audrey A. Posch • Carol Ann Kittok

PUBLIC NOTICES • Mortgage Foreclosure - Weiss - pg. 16 • Mortgage Foreclosure- Johnson - pg. 15 • City of Sauk Rapids Regular Meeting Minutes, July 8, 2019 - pg. 15

• Probate Notice - Nelson - pg. 15 • Benton County Notice of Public Hearings - pg. 15 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Payonk - pg. 16

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4-H from front awareness. The three developing up to 30 projects every summer.

This year, the children will present homemade fire starters at the Benton County Fair which takes place July 30 through Aug. 4 in Sauk Rapids.

According to the family, there is a misconception that gasoline is the best way to start a campfire or bonfire. The children, through their service project, dismantle that idea. The actual liquid gasoline is not what burns but rather gasoline vapors. These vapors present an inherent danger as they are highly explosive and can be ignited from any ignition source.

“They’re trying to get the awareness out of the dangers of using gasoline in a fire and giving safer options you can use for starting fires,” said Robin Heinen, the children’s mother.

The children will display an alternative to gasoline to judges at the fair: a homemade concoction involving egg cartons. The cartons are filled with dryer lint, and tallow (cow fat) is melted and poured over the lint. The starters are placed at the bottom of the pit, underneath the twigs. Once placed, the user can ignite the sides of the cartons and the flames will slowly spread to the rest of the starter and to the rest of the pit.

The essential component to this alternative is its accessibility; egg cartons, dryer lint and animal fat can be found in most households. Sawdust can be used to substitute for dryer lint and bacon grease and wax can be used to substitute for tallow.

“We’re keeping others safe from burns,” Holly said.

The act of helping others with this specific situation comes from experience; the Heinen family has seen gasoline backfire and cause severe injury through the experience of a neighbor.

Someone had poured old gas from a boat into the neighbor’s burn pit. A few days later, the neighbor lit the fire and the flames ignited from the fumes, which had remained low to the ground due to humidity. As a result, he burned his legs and feet.

“He was in the hospital for a long time,” Robin said.

That seemingly unpredictable scenario is only one of the dangers gasoline vapors present as an ignition source. A phenomenon called flame jetting can occur when pouring gasoline out of a can in the hopes of igniting a fire.

“When you dump the

gas out of the gas can, the flames follow up the spout,” Holly said. “And then it blows up the gas can, which can start anyone in its path on fire.”

Robin was nearly a victim of flame jetting herself.

“I was pouring it on, and I saw the fire go up to the gas can, and I whipped the gas can and it went out,” she said. “I was lucky, because people tell me it happens in a split second.”

Using an alternative does not always prevent a fire from spreading, if not careful. Specific weather conditions must be met to limit any potential of a fire getting out of hand.

“If there isn’t any rain and everything’s dry, it’s not a good time to have a fire,” Adam said. “The grass would be dry and then it could spread easily.”

The kids visit the Benton County Fair every sum-

mer to have their projects judged for ribbon certification. It is a big deal for the children to feel like their work has garnered merit.

“Judges know if you worked hard on your project,” Holly said.

The ribbons are secondary to the education gained as a result of the experience.

“Every year after the fair, as a mom, I am thankful for the learning and growth that has happened and for our 4-H family that teaches us how to help each other,” Robin said.

After all, learning by doing is at the core of 4-H as a program. It has served the Heinens well.

“It’s a huge, all-around experience,” Robin said.

“It’s not just about showing projects. In the end, 4H emPHOTO BY EVAN MICHEALSON powers young people with Holly Heinen, 11, and Sam Heinen, 6, construct homemade fire starters out of egg the skills to lead for a life- cartons, dryer lint and animal fat at a table outside their home July 13 in St. Joseph. The time.” ingredients for the fire starters are easily accessible, making them a reliable alternative to gasoline for starting fires.

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habitat and valuable to the fish and invertebrate populations.

Multiple dumpsters will be placed at parks and other areas around the lake and river for people to use for disposal of foreign objects found in the lakebed.

The Little Rock Lake Association through a Benton County SCORE grant has arranged for the dumpsters to be available from Aug. 2-12. Those transporting items to the dumpsters are required to carry a permit, allowing them to transport items which may contain aquatic invasive species.

Those wishing to participate can do so by contacting the association or searching online for a Minnesota DNR General Permit 2015002.

According to Frank Hard, who is coordinating clean-up efforts for the association, people who find large objects or objects which seem hazardous – such as sealed barrels – should contact the sheriff’s office non-emergency number so the items can be properly disposed.

A volunteer booth will be stationed at Ben-

from front stretch of County Road 2 where Little Rock Creek flows into the lake. The roadway will be closed to thru traffic for the entirety of the drawdown as construction crews remove existing pavement, add sand and gravel to improve the foundation of the road, widen shoulders, replace guardrail and apply a new driving surface.

A detour will follow County Road 12 (Pine Road) and Highway 25.

“It is imperative to reconstruct the roadway during the low water levels due to constructability and environmental impacts,” said Mark Loidolt, Benton County assistant engineer.

“The current high-water level makes the widening of the road more difficult. In some locations, there is only about one-half foot separation from the proposed roadway subgrade and the current water levels. Additionally, with lower water levels, there is less chance of environmental impacts.”

The DNR and shoreline property owners will be planting emergent plant life to establish fish and wildlife habitat and some property owners will be using the drawdown opportunity to clean up lake shore.

“I understand if people want to clean up around their shoreline, but we are really trying to discourage people from doing a lot of digging,” said Eric Altena, area fisheries manager for the DNR and Little Rock Lake resident. “That really is not what this is about; this is about making sure we clean up litter, trash or foreign items, such as concrete blocks. Those are things that are certainly in the realm of what we expect for cleanup, but leaving the wood is important.”

Altena said wood is

More information to know: - A no wake zone is established in Little Rock Lake, the Harris Channel and from the Rice Bridge to the Sartell Hydro Dam on the Mississippi River.

- It is illegal for vehicles to drive below the ordinary high water level of the lake (lakebed).

Violations should be reported to the Benton or Stearns County sheriff ’s offices.

- The public access to the lake and channel at Highway 10 and the river at County Road 55 in Watab Township will have limited access Aug. 5 as the DNR makes improvements.

- When the water recedes and decomposition entails, an odor may be apparent.

- Anyone looking to volunteer with clean-up and restoration projects can visit the volunteer station at Benton Beach Campground, 96 125th St. N.W., Rice through Aug. 12 or contact Little Rock Lake Association member Frank Hard at 320-7615581. ton Beach Campground and anyone participating in clean-up or shoreline restoration efforts are encouraged to turn in their time to the association as the labor can be counted toward the group’s in-kind match for a grant which is funding the drawdown.

The DNR will be repairing public access points at Little Rock Lake near Highway 10 and the river off of County Road 55 in Watab Township Aug. 5.

Despite the lowered water, lake and river access will be available during the six weeks.

“The main lake will be available,” Altena said.

“The area underneath the bridge and by the access to the east will still have plenty of water in it. We’re only going down to around 1,000 acres in that particular area compared to what is normal at 1,300. So, the main impact is toward the west and south from the access

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Altena said the channel will likely only be accessible by kayak or canoe and lowered levels will also be reflected on the river – although perhaps not apparent by sight.

Area residents will have until mid-September to complete projects and observe the plant growth which is expected to help water clarity. Come fall, Little Rock Lake, Harris Channel and the Sartell Pool will have a new look.

“We should see an immediate effect as they are backfilling the channel and lake with river water,” Altena said. “Whatever the water quality is on the river should be what we see in the majority of the lake.”

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Community members gather in the parking lot at Rock Creek Coffeehouse, 214 Second Ave. N., Sauk Rapids, July 19. Rock Creek Coffeehouse celebrated its fifth year of business.

Cheers to Rock Creek’s 5th birthday

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids community gathered for coffee and camaraderie July 19.

Rock Creek Coffeehouse celebrated its fifth year in business Friday evening with an outdoor birthday celebration at its location, 214 Second Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

With clear skies and warm weather, patrons, friends and family took to the parking lot for music, games, cupcakes and, of course, their favorite barista-

made beverage. Musical entertainment was provided by Duncan Vinje, of St. Cloud, and Maple & Beech, of Minneapolis.

Rock Creek Coffeehouse was opened in June 2014. The coffeeshop, which offers ice cream, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bakery items, pottery and more, is owned by Matt and Suzie Buhs and Matt’s parents, Art and Mary Buhs.

Baristas Abby Zeppelin, of Sauk Rapids, and Ariana Johnson, of St. Cloud, hold birthday balloons behind the counter at Rock Creek Coffeehouse July 19 in Sauk Rapids. The two have worked at the coffeeshop for one and two years, respectively.

The Buhs family – Emmett (front, from left) and Greta; (back, from left) Art, Mary, Suzie holding Hazel and Matt holding Gus – stand outside Rock Creek Coffeehouse July 19 in Sauk Rapids. Art and Mary, Matt’s parents, co-own the business with Matt and Suzie in a four-way equal partnership.

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B-4 you spend your quarters Bingo to continue at county fair

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Despite a tragic roof collapse in early March, bingo will continue at the Benton County Fair. It is a staple that has appeared at the county event for more than 80 years.

“The only year they didn’t have bingo at the fair was 1942,” said Joe Steinemann, president of the Sauk Rapids Lions Club. “That was because of WWII.” The Sauk Rapids Lions Club has worked with area organizations in the past four months to raise money and prepare the building and equipment following a

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cations. “I had about two seconds to make a decision.

When someone comes into your lane on a county road, you really have nowhere to go.”

That 18-year-old driver, according to Popp, was on his cell phone about a minute before the collision.

“It’s a miracle I’m still here,” he said in the video.

Eighteen days at St. Cloud Hospital, nine surgeries and a four-and-a-half month recovery at Country Manor’s Rapid Recovery Unit, Popp is still feeling the effects of the crash – over three years later.

“Since the day of the crash … there’s pain to walk and there is pain to move my arms,” he said in the video. “So, it effects what you can do.”

But what Popp can and has done in the years since his crash is about to take effect statewide come Aug. 1.

The hands-free cellphone bill – signed by Gov. Walz in April – prohibits the physical action of holding a cell phone while driving.

Under the new law, drivers are still able to use their phone to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts, and use GPS, but only if they are doing so by voice commands or singletouch activation that does not require them to hold the phone.

“This is definitely a step in the right direction,” said Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck.

Minnesota has had a texting and driving law for a few years. But according to Heck, that law, as it was written, was difficult to enforce.

collapsed roof due to heavy snow the weekend of March 9-10. In addition to the roof, sidewalls were damaged and equipment such as tables and the public address system and speakers were lost in the event.

“It was a total mess,” Steinemann said.

History played a part in continuing bingo and the Sauk Rapids Lions legacy.

The Sauk Rapids Lions Club took over bingo at the fair in 1935; that year it raised money to purchase 1.25 acres near Wilson Park to be donated to the city of St. Cloud for park expansion. Today, the bingo stand continues to be the Sauk Rapids Lions’ largest annual fundraiser with proceeds benefitting the International Lions Clubs pillars – vision, hearing, diabetes and youth.

“We are limited to how much we can put into the building,” Steinemann said.

“Only 15% of the proceeds we make at the fair bingo

can be used for building expenses. So, we take out enough to cover cost and maintenance of the equipment and the rest has to go out to our philanthropies.”

Raising money to help the community is at the forefront of Lions efforts as members work multiple shifts to cover the six days of bingo. On average, the club sells more than 125,000 cards annually.

“It’s always fun to be down there working, being with the public; it’s a good time,” Steinemann said.

“Knowing the funds are going to be used locally to help people see better, hear better, manage diabetes – that’s always a great reward.”

Construction has been completed for a working building. Steinemann said due to limited funds, the club will rent tables, and the former false ceiling will be left empty.

“It’s going to be functional,” he said. “The bingo

What should I know about the hands-free Law? - The law allows drivers to use their cell phone to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or single-touch activation without holding the phone.

- You can safely use your phone if your vehicle is not in motion or a part of traffic, is lawfully stopped and is in a location that is not designated or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, or is not obstructing traffic.

- Exceptions to the hands-free Law include: - Using your phone to obtain emergency assistance reporting an accident, medical emergency, serious traffic hazard or crime about to be committed.

- A cell phone tucked into a headscarf or head wrap is not against the hands-free law. The phone must be securely situated to remain hands-free and must not block the driver’s vision in any way.

Ways to go hands-free - Put your phone away.

- Use a single earphone that has a microphone.

- Pair your phone to your vehicle using Bluetooth capabilities.

- Purchase devices such as an auxiliary cable, a holder to clip your phone to the dash board or a Bluetooth speaker.

“Under (the texting and driving) law, if I was driving and I could see someone typing or scrolling, I would have to be close enough to see that they were either texting or surfing the internet and not using say Spotify or a navigation system,” Heck said.

With the new law, Heck believes it will eliminate some uncertainty for law enforcement when conducting traffic stops.

“I think the big advantage to this new law is we will be able to be more proactive,” Heck said. “The reason for the stop will be a lot easier for us to tell. We don’t have to worry about what exactly people are doing on their phones.”

The dangers of distracted driving According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, distracted driving-related crashes kill

approximately 45 people statewide each year.

“Imagine how you would react if an officer knocked on your door and told you a loved one died in a car crash,” said Mike Hanson, Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety director. “Too many Minnesotans don’t have to imagine, because it’s their sobering reality.

Distractions are real and lead to dreams shattered and lives cut short in a second.”

Distracted driving, according to traffic safety, is a contributing factor in 1 out of every 5 crashes in the state.

In the St. Cloud metro area, which includes the city of Sauk Rapids and portions of Benton County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reports 265 distracted driving crashes in 2016 and 241 crashes in 2017. In these two years no fatalities were reported

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A bingo card awaits a new game at the Benton County Fair in August 2016. The Sauk Rapids Lions Club will host bingo at the fair each evening of the six day fair Tuesday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 4.

cards are ready to go and we got a good PA system so people are going to be able to hear what is being called.”

Fans will also be operational, and the Sauk RapidsRice High School dance team will be taking over the food stand attached to the

for this area, but serious injuries as a result of these crashes saw increase from 5.6% in 2016 to 12% in 2017.

The increase in serious injuries for distracted driving comes as no surprise to Rachelle Anderson, owner of Superior Driving Academy in Sauk Rapids.

“Unfortunately, people are so distracted with their phones,” she said. “Especially for teens.”

In the 21 years she has been doing driver education, Anderson has seen an increase in not only teenagers using their cell phones while driving, but adults of all ages engaging in unsafe driving behavior.

“I mean, even driving on Division (Street in St. Cloud) you can see people reading the paper or putting on their make-up,” she said.

“Or at stop light you can see people looking things up on their phone or texting.

These are not good behaviors to be modeling for the next generation of drivers.”

Distractions, no matter how small, even among the most experienced drivers, can severely impact how safely a motor vehicle is operated.

St. Cloud’s Director of the Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center Larry Nadeau said even among advanced drivers – particularly law enforcement and emergency vehicle operators – even holding a conversation can impact driving safety.

Nadeau’s facility conducts law enforcement driving programs, 55+ driver discount programs, and teach teen crash prevention skills among other training programs.

“Regardless of the skill level of the driver, with an audible, cognitive and phys-

ical distraction like talking on a cell phone, your driving performance will be significantly diminished,” Nadeau said. “We need to get back to basics. All these technology features are good, but they do have unintended consequences. And distraction is a big one.”

Enforcing the new law Under the new statute, if a person receives a citation it would be considered a petty misdemeanor said Ashley Bukowski, an assistant city prosecutor for Sauk Rapids and Rice at Kelm & Reuter, P.A. “For the first offense, there is a $50 fine plus any surcharges and fees for the county. In Benton County, this comes to $137. A second or subsequent offense results in a fine of $275 plus any surcharges and fees. In Benton County, this comes to $362,” Bukowski said.

Heck said the Benton County Sheriff’s Office has taken several steps in order to help people prepare for the new law. And, this will not change once the law takes effect Aug. 1.

“The way I see it is that we have several priorities,” Heck said. “Enforcement is the main one. If we see someone violating the law, we will take appropriate action. But we are also here to educate. We have used social media as a tool to help educate people on how to become compliant with the law.”

While the new law does go a step further than its predecessor, for Popp, there is still a lot of work to do.

Popp’s mission “At first I was frustrated that this happened to me,” Popp said. “Then I was frustrated that the laws just weren’t there to protect us yet.”

Since the crash, Popp

building.

Steinemann said Lions members and residents have made connections through the annual event.

“We have quite a following,” he said. “We have come to know a lot of people from seeing them at the fair and some tell us if it wasn’t for bingo they wouldn’t be at the fair. So that makes us feel good. … We get to know them and when they aren’t there, we miss them.”

Steinemann said he will be waiting to greet those regulars when the fair opens Tuesday.

“I’m looking forward to seeing all the old customers and some new ones to help celebrate the reopening of the building,” he said.

The Sauk Rapids Lions bingo building is open from 5-11 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, to Friday, Aug. 2 and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4.

has been working closely with an advocacy group made up of family members that had lost a loved one to a distracted driver – he is the only survivor in that group.

“I can’t go back and change what happened,” Popp said. “But what I can do is move forward to prevent something like this from happening to others.”

Popp said in addition to the hands-free cellphone bill, his advocacy group is working with lawmakers to pursue tougher penalties for distracted drivers in the event they cause a crash that leads to death or gravely injures another person.

“Something has to happen,” Popp said. “Our lives are valuable.”

To him, distracted driving is the modern-day drinking and driving problem – something that can easily be avoided.

“I would like to see this treated similarly to drinking and driving,” Popp said.

“If you make this choice to be on your phone, you are making a conscious decision. You have to be responsible for the consequences.

We have to get to a point where people respect the law. They have to say that using their cell phone is not worth their life or the lives of others.”

But, the hands-free Law is a good start.

“My hopes are that the hands-free law will make our roads safer,” Popp said in the video. “But hopefully going forward this law will help prevent future crashes where families are dramatically changed because of distracted drivers making choices to do something other than being responsible behind the wheel.”

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EDITORIAL

Tomato problems Tomatoes are a favorite vegetables gardeners like to grow. Unfortunately, there is a long list of things that can go wrong with them.

The University of Minnesota Extension’s “What’s

BY LINDA G. wrong with my plant?” website TENNESON (https://www.apps.extension.

Green and umn.edu/garden/diagnose/ Growing in plant) has pictures and details about many of these disorders. Benton County One common problem is blossom end rot. The tomato has a tan or black spot on the blossom end and is often flatter than the rest of the fruit. Bacteria can enter the fruit through this decayed area which often appears when the tomato is half grown. This disorder is caused by calcium deficiency. The surrounding soil may have enough calcium but uneven watering, too much nitrogen or other fertilizer elements may prevent the plant from absorbing the calcium. Placing mulch around the plant without touching the main stem and avoiding injury to the roots while weeding will help prevent this disorder.

When the tomato grows too fast, which can happen after a lot of rain or high temperatures, cracks can appear in the surface of the fruit. These cracks are places where fungi and bacteria can enter the fruit and cause rot which destroys the fruit. Again, mulch placed around the plant and even watering are the best preventative measures. Another problem that often occurs on the fruit is catface. The blossom end of the fruit has discolored areas that resemble the face of a cat. The causes of this deformity are not known, but cold temperatures, herbicide sprays and damage to the flower buds are suspected.

Gardeners who use herbicides to control weeds on their lawns may accidentally injure their tomato plants. Any spray drift or grass clippings from a treated lawn used as mulch may bring the tomatoes in contact with the herbicides. Damage may have occurred when leaves are curved down, rolled with light-colored veins or are excessively pointed. The plant stems may be distorted, brittle or have splits.

Some younger leaves may not fully expand. A minor herbicide exposure may not be fatal to the plant, but the fruit may take longer to grow as a result.

Tomatoes, like humans, may suffer from too much sun. A light yellow or white spot on the fruit is a sign of sunscald, as well as a dry area that has a paper like texture. If the plant has lost too many leaves, the fruit may receive too much sun and these areas are susceptible to decay.

A less serious disorder is leaf roll. Leaves roll up, look like tubes and resemble leather. This disorder occurs in hot dry weather ,and the leaves will not unroll if the temperatures cool and more moisture is supplied.

Anthracnose, early and late blight, various fungi and bacteria as well as insects such as hornworms, slugs, cutworms and beetles can attack tomato plants. Comparing the pictures in reference books or online sources are the best way to determine the exact problem that your plant has and to find a possible solution. Visit the Benton County Extension Master Gardener display in the Heritage Building at the Benton County Fair.

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

Trust in Him

The lessons I have learned throughtending Mass even more daunting. out my life have helped shape the person It was mid-March when I got the slap I am today. I often learned lessons from in the face I really needed. God was calling my parents, teachers and even my friends me home because he knew I needed to get and siblings. With my siblings, it was back to church. Looking back, I have realoften watching them do something, get ized it has been the best thing for me. scolded and thinking not to do that.

Just a couple weeks ago, I had another Since the beginning of the year, I sign, or slap as you would, from God. I was have been noticing more and more of my BY ANNA HINKEMEYER going through some things and was not givlessons coming from somewhere differing my trust to Him as I should have been. ent but not necessarily unfamiliar.

I was breaking down in tears because I felt I have always been a faithful person and act on I needed to shoulder everything going on around me – God’s intent with decisions as I navigate what He has in that it was all my burden to carry. God worked through store for me. I had a period of time in the first months of my mom to slap me back into reality. the year where attending regular Mass was a difficulty Since then, I have felt an overwhelming sense of for me. I was rattling and working through some things peace amongst the chaos of life. I have realized God and felt I did not belong inside a church. is working for me and nothing should change that. I Those months were still part of a transition period need to let Him fight my battles, trust in Him and let for me as well, as I had moved from my home parish everything go. I have a sign on the wall by my desk that in Rice to St. Mary Help of Christians in St. Augusta simply says God is in control, and it could not be more where my husband and I reside. I did not know many true. people. Having the unfamiliar surroundings made at-

Substitutes needed

be Yo can be part of the solution. The One of the most fearsome tribe You as d di of warriors in Africa, the Masai, has district is in need of substitutes for the an an ffoo a traditional greeting, “Casserian following types of positions: cashiers, he cu cu Engeri,” meaning, “And, how are the custodians, health secretaries (building se, nu children?” The traditional response, nurses), food service staff, paraprofeshe sio “All the children are well,” shows the sionals, teachers and van drivers. eir To T become a substitute in any of the Masai people had not forgotten their ISD No. 47 b areas, apply online reason for being, their proper function BY DR. EVA WHITE, DIRECTOR above-mentioned and their responsibilities. I tell you this OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND by visiting the district’s website or constory because it takes all of us work- ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES tact the human resource department by email or by phone for more information. ing together to ensure all the children Another method of increasing availare well. Not only does it take parents and educators working together to provide the world- able teacher substitutes is called short call substitutclass education students of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public ing. The Minnesota Professional Educator LicensSchools deserve and receive, but it also takes those ing and Standards Board can grant individuals with a who support those educators. This cannot be done four-year college degree (other than teaching) a short without our clerical, custodial and food service staff. call substitute status that allows them to substitute as a It cannot be done without our paraprofessionals (both teacher in Minnesota schools. The instructions for bein schools and in vans) or our teachers. There is yet coming a short call substitute can be found on PELSB’s one other group vital to supporting a strong educational website at https://www.mn.gov/pelsb.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District is in critical system; one other group that helps us make sure all the children are well. That group is the substitutes who need of substitute teachers. Our goal for the 2019-20 work in all of the above areas when employees can- school year is to have enough substitute teachers and support staff that our vacancies do not go unfilled. If not.

As the economy and the rate of employment im- you have a four-year college degree and are willing to prove throughout our area and the state, the ability to provide this service, consider signing up as soon as posfind a qualified labor force and substitutes for that labor sible. The process is detailed on our website and the application requires a background check and fingerprintforce is reduced. This is where you come in.

Many districts are reporting their open positions are ing at the applicant’s expense. However, incentives to taking longer to fill and substitutes for teachers, para- help compensate for these expenses are available after professionals, cooks, van drivers and custodians are training and employment as a substitute.

In addition to needing substitutes, Sauk Rapidsalso difficult to find. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is experiencing the same dilemma and could use your Rice Public Schools is in need of athletic coaches, before and after school staff, custodians, paraprofessionhelp.

As members of our community, you can help als and teachers for the 2019-20 school year.

Consider becoming a substitute or regular employeducate our students and help ensure all children are well by becoming a substitute teacher or support per- ee with our district. Help us be able to answer that all son. You can help shape the future of our children by the children are well. We need you. seeing they have the people they need in their schools.

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OBITUARIES Audrey A. Posch

Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. July 22 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake for Audrey, A. Posch, age 80, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family July 17, 2019, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Rev. Thomas Becker officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery.

Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. Parish prayers were at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Audrey was born May 21, 1939, in Little Falls to Wallace and Anne (Biniek) Pelkey.

She married Clarence Posch May 29, 1961, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls. Audrey was a homemaker and a member of Annunciation Catholic Church where she was a member of the Christian Mothers, sang in the choir, and was a religious edu-

cation teacher for over 25 years. She enjoyed taking road trips in the RV with her family, being in the sun, gardening, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family. Audrey was a loving, crafty, kind, and selfless person who gave compliments to everyone. She always had a smile that lit up the room, and most importantly she was very proud of her family.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Clarence of Rice; children, Debbie (Bob) Then of Rice, Brenda (Will Fallert) Regouski of Little Falls, Greg Posch of Rice, Gary (Meredith) Posch of Sauk Rapids, Anita (Rob) Lindholm of St. Cloud, and Leanne (Jason)

Brown of Sauk Rapids; brothers and sisters, Gerald (Laurie) Pelkey, Marilyn Brennan, Robert (Marilyn) Pelkey, and Jeanette Ginter; grandchildren, Amanda, Brianna, Mackenzie, Brady, Cullen, Madelyn, Ethan, and Cooper; and her puppy, Snuggles.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Rosie Meyer and Diane Pelkey.

Special thanks to the staff at Riverside Assisted Living in Royalton and the Acute Response Team at the St. Cloud Hospital for their amazing care.

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

R-30-1B

Carol Ann Kittok Carol married the love of her life, Gerry May 14, 1982. She spent most of her life in Sauk Rapids, but that did not keep her from exploring the world through her travels, experiences, and reading.

A unique and talented soul, Carol enjoyed and thrived at gardening, sewing, crafting, cooking

for the masses, and anything else she found interesting. She greatly enjoyed searching for agates, collecting beautiful marbles, playing cards (especially 500 and cribbage), and exploring, and loving on all of her grandchildren every chance she got.

With all of her eclectic tastes, wonderful humor, numerous talents, and vast experiences, Carol was able to positively influence the lives of everyone she came in contact with. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. We love you Carol.

She is survived by her husband, Gerry; her children, Jeremy, Jessica (Matt), Jordan (Jen), Michael (Cindy), and

Stephen (Carly); nephew, Jonathan; grandchildren, Benton, Camryn, Greta, Logan, and Theo; and one grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Gertie; infant sister, Mary; and sister, Mary Jo. The family would like to extend its sincerest and heartfelt gratitude to the St. Cloud Cancer Center, the oncology, medical progressive, and intensive care units of the St. Cloud Hospital, as well as the Melrose Hospital for treating Carol like family and providing the best care possible.

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

R-30-1B

Audrey A. Posch

Carol Ann Kittok Carol Ann Kittok, 65, of Sauk Rapids, joined the ranks of saints and angels July 24, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate and entombment will be at Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.

Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and one hour prior to the services Wednesday also at the church. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Carol was born Dec. 26, 1953, in St. Cloud and received into the loving family of Adolph and Gertrude Omann.

BREAK CROSSWORD

EDITORIAL

Benton County celebrates World Breastfeeding Week The Benton County Women, Infants BENTON COUNTY ease Control Breastfeeding Report Card.

PUBLIC HEALTH and Children Program is celebrating MinOnly about half of Minnesota infants are nesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month exclusively breastfed by 3 months. WIC in August and World Breastfeeding Week works to provide information to help Aug. 1-7. This year’s theme is “Empower women get a strong start with exclusive Parents, Enable Breastfeeding.” breastfeeding. Challenges women face As community members, employers to meet their breastfeeding goals include and health professionals, we can do a lot those they experience in health care setto support women and families, and help tings, worksites and child care centers. mom and baby get a healthy start.

That is changing In Minnesota.

World Breastfeeding Week helps raise awareness Growing numbers of health care, child care, employof the importance of support in empowering a mother ers and health departments are working to address the to successfully breastfeed and reach her goals. Breast- barriers and make breastfeeding easier for new mothfeeding is one of the best investments in saving lives ers. Benton County WIC supports breastfeeding by and improving health. Support from family, employ- offering individualized breastfeeding support both ers, childcare, public health and health providers all before and after baby’s birth. Tri Wellness at Work, play a critical role in enabling a mother to breastfeed. a free workplace wellness collaborative offered According to the American Academy of Pedi- through the Statewide Health Improvement Partneratrics, breastfeeding is the standard for infant feed- ship, works with employers in Benton, Sherburne, ing. It provides essential nutrients and antibodies that and Stearns counties with one focus being breastfeedboost an infant’s immune system, providing protec- ing support in the workplace. tion from childhood illnesses. Babies who are not By making breastfeeding easier, mothers can breastfed are more likely to develop common child- reach their goals and give their babies the best possihood illnesses like ear infections and diarrhea as well ble start in life. The Minnesota Department of Health as chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, asthma recognizes those who take steps to provide accomand childhood obesity. For mothers, breastfeeding modations and support for women who would like to leads to lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers, type breastfeed or continue to breastfeed after returning to 2 diabetes and heart disease. work or school. Visit the MDH Breastfeeding FriendNine out of 10 Minnesota moms start breastfeed- ly Recognition Program website for more details. ing, but three of those nine will stop breastfeeding beFor more information, contact Sally Murray at fore 6 months, according to the latest Centers for Dis- 320-968-5151.

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SALUTE TO AREA BUSINESSES

Building Community Through The Ages Midway Iron ‘steel’ going strong with the help of family, employees East St. Cloud business celebrates 60 years

BY VICKI IKEOGU CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ST. CLOUD – There comes a moment in the life of any business owner that truly defines not only who they are but the type of business and relationships they have built.

For Midway Iron and Metal Inc.’s Alice and Mike Lehnen, that moment came in September 2007.

On a much-needed vacation from the growing steel and scrap iron business located along Lincoln Avenue Northeast in St. Cloud, owner Mike suffered a medical emergency.

For any family, a medical emergency can have devastating consequences.

But for the chief executive officer of a small family-owned business, those consequences can also spell disaster for the company and the livelihood of its employees.

Alice and Mike’s daughter and Midway Iron employee Angie Schibonski remembers coming to talk with the Midway Iron team in the days following the event.

“We pretty much had a big meeting where we said, ‘What’s our game plan here?’” Schibonski said.

And from that moment on, the employees of the company her parents had purchased nearly two decades prior became more than part of the business.

PHOTOS BY VICKI IKEOGU

Mike and Alice Lehnen stand inside the warehouse of Midway Iron and Metal Inc. July 9 in St. Cloud. The couple purchased the metal recycling and retail business in 1987.

They became part of the family.

The early days Midway Iron and Metal was started in 1959 by businessman Aron Dolinsky. “(Dolinsky) also had another business down the street, St. Cloud Auto Wrecking Co.,” Alice said. “And, they would receive wrecked vehicles. After they took off the re-sellable parts, the hulls of the vehicles came down to Midway to be recycled.”

But Midway Iron was not only built to recycle cars for St. Cloud Auto Wrecking. Alice said Dolinsky opened his metal recycling business to the public; attracting the likes of farmers needing to get rid of old machinery and others in the area needing a place to recycle metals.

Midway Iron’s recycling process did

and still does depend heavily on the type of metal being recycled.

“Some of the materials like some copper, some aluminum is baled into big square bales and they are shipped out,” Schibonski said. “The car bodies are crushed and shipped out. And then depending on the different types of materials, we look for different people that are in the market for them and ship them out.”

In the early days, Alice said a vast majority of the recycling was sent via rail to St. Paul. From there, the metal went all over the country and even the world.

Dolinsky ran Midway Iron with the help of a few people for several years. It was a small staffed company when Alice joined the team in April 1970.

Alice was bookkeeper for both of Dolinsky’s businesses, Midway Iron and St. Cloud Auto Wrecking.

Mike joined his wife in working for Dolinsky at Midway Iron the following year.

“Things worked out quite well for me,” Mike said. “Little by little, I worked my way up the ladder.”

By the late 1980s, Alice said Dolinsky was looking to retire from the two businesses he had built. And one day, he called the Lehnens into his office with a proposition in hand.

“He said, ‘We’ve been talking about it. And, I want to get out of town. And,

Midway Iron page 9

Alice (left) and Mike Lehnen talk with daughter and Midway Iron and Metal Inc. secretary, Angie Schibonski, about the history of the St. Cloud metal recycling business. The Lehnens recently transitioned ownership of the 60-year-old company to A custom-designed metal flag sits on display at Midway Iron and Metal Inc. July 9 in St. Cloud. Midway Iron has been in business for over 60 years.

Schibonski and her brothers.

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140 Years BANKERS LIFE

3400 1st St. N., Ste. 204 • St. Cloud, MN 320-202-0031 Established 1879 www.bankerslife.com

138 Years AMERICAN HERITAGE BANKS St. Cloud West •St. Cloud East Clearwater • Avon 320-654-9555 Established 1881 www.logbank.com

122 Years

1ST NATIONAL BANK OF MILACA MEMBER FDIC Gilman • Milaca • Isle 320-387-2233 • 320-983-3102 • 320-676-3154

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Midway Iron from page 8 I think you two are ready to buy a business,’” Mike said. “I just about fainted.”

Alice said they were not afraid of accepting the responsibility Dolinsky had entrusted them.

“He had lots of opportunities to sell it outright to competition,” Alice said.

“But, he wanted to work with us because Mike really built it (Midway Iron) up for him, and he wanted to give us the opportunity.”

On July 1, 1987, the Lehnens transitioned from employees to owners.

Crushing it in the metal business When the Lehnens purchased the business, Midway Iron had about seven employees.

“It was small,” Alice said. “It was basically a scrap metal recycling with a side business (selling) a little bit of new and used steel inventory.”

Throughout the rest of the 1980s and into the 1990s, the Lehnens grew Midway Iron – focusing more on developing a one-stop-shop concept to meet their customer’s metal recycling and purchasing needs.

“Dad had foreseen the future and that we needed to expand, not just recycling scrap, but selling new material,” Schibonski said.

So, when property across the street from the current location – 648 Lincoln Ave. N.E., St. Cloud – became available, the Lehnens purchased it and constructed a 40,000-square-foot steel warehouse in 2000.

“Then we started filling our racks full of brand-new steel, aluminum and stainless steel,” Schibonski said. “So, we had lots of options for lots of people.”

PHOTO BY VICKI IKEOGU

Midway Iron and Metal Inc., located at 648 Lincoln Ave. N.E., St. Cloud and 731 Lincoln Ave. N.E., St. Cloud, recently celebrated 60 years in business. The business specializes in the selling and recycling of metal.

Midway Iron’s new retail space – 731 Lincoln Ave. N.E., St. Cloud – was developed in a rather innovative way.

Customers can essentially drive through the warehouse to pick up what they need instead of having to load their materials outside.

Diversification in both selling new products and providing recycling opportunities helped Midway Iron continue to grow.

But even after dealing with the normal ups and downs of doing business in the commodities market, nothing could have prepared Midway Iron for September 2007.

From employees to family Shortly after Mike’s medical event, the Lehnens and Schibonski said they felt something change from within the business.

In the days and weeks following the medical emergency, Schibonski said the Midway Iron team pulled together not only for the business, but for the Lehnen family as well.

Schibonski said a long-time ware-

house employee stepped up to help manage the business. Schibonski’s husband, who was running his own computer business at the time, came in to assist his in-laws in training staff on the new computer system and helping fill the huge shoes Mike had temporarily left vacant.

“We’ve been blessed,” Alice said.

“So many things fell in place to help us survive.”

Schibonski agreed.

“Our employees are just outstanding,” she said.

With the help of the new extended family – the nearly 40 employees who make up the Midway Iron staff – the Lehnen family was able to continue building the business.

About seven years ago, the company added custom metal artwork to its growing retail shop thanks to the idea from an employee. Today, that portion of the business has also grown to include custom fabrication of parts for both individuals and large companies in the area.

“All of these things happen be-

cause of our employees saying, ‘Hey, I think you should go in this direction,’” Schibonski said. “And, they would help us with research and all of that. They helped us make (all of this) happen.”

As of July 2019, 60 years after Dolinsky began this business and 32 years after Alice and Mike took over ownership, the Lehnens are in the process of transitioning the company to their children. Schibonski now serves as the company’s secretary, her brothers Jay Lehnen and Chris Lehnen are president and vice president, respectively, of Midway Iron.

Schibonski said it is her hope that Midway Iron can continue for at least another 60 years in the same spirit and passion her parents brought to the business, the employees and the community.

“We hope that we can just keep things going, do small expansions and add-ons and add new materials as we can and eventually we hope to be able to turn this over to that third generation,” she said. “We truly are very proud to be family owned.”

SALUTE TO AREA BUSINESSES Little Rock Lake, 1945

Building Community Through The Ages

Cyclone of 1886

Photos courtesy of the

Benton County Historical Society

105 Years

103 Years

405 Main St. W., Box 176 • Rice, MN 320-393-4431 Established 1914 www.oldcreameryricemn.com

P.O. Box 608 • Waite Park, MN 844-426-6733 Established 1916 www.compeer.com

94 Years

92 Years

www.coborns.com

9920 115th St. N.E. • Gilman, MN 320-387-2770 Established 1923 www.gilmancreamery.com

600 N. Benton Dr. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-255-1213 Established 1925 www.facebook.com/pages/OpatzBarber-Hair-Styling/132181520159433

Little Falls • Royalton • Rice 320-393-4200 Established 1927 www.pinecountrybank.com

89 Years

87 Years

81 Years

61 Years

240 Main St. • Foley, MN 320-968-6291 Established 1932 www.foleylumber.com

312 N. Benton Drive • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-251-4185 Established 1938

THE OLD CREAMERY CAFE

98 Years COBORN’S

110 1st St. S. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-252-2141

Established 1921

MURPHY CHEVROLET

211 Glenn St. • Foley, MN 320-968-3023 Established 1930 www.murphychevrolet.com

96 Years GILMAN CO-OP CREAMERY

FOLEY LUMBER

OPATZ BARBER & HAIR STYLING

SAUK RAPIDS LIQUOR

www.facebook.com/Sauk-RapidsLiquor-141746899199417

COMPEER FINANCIAL

PINE COUNTRY BANK

BURSKI EXCAVATING, INC. 204 9th Ave. NE • Rice, MN 320-393-4160 Established 1958 www.burskiexcavating.com

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60 Years

MIDWAY IRON & METAL, INC. 731 Lincoln Ave. N.E. • St. Cloud, MN 320-258-3003 Established July 1959 www.midwayiron.com

56 Years FRED’S PLUMBING Sauk Rapids, MN 320-387-3540 Interior of Schlough’s Garage

47 Years

ANFINSON THOMPSON & CO., P.A. St. Joseph • Willmar • Starbuck Paynesville • Melrose 320-363-4589 Established 1972 www.atcocpa.com

Established 1963 www.freds-plumbing.com

44 Years MANEA’S MEATS

114 2nd Ave. S. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-253-8683 Established May 1975 www.maneasmeats.com

42 Years

41 Years

1380 29th Ave. N.E. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-266-3949 Established 1977 www.saukrapidselectric.com

1310 2nd St. N. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-255-1911 Established 1978 www.hallerrealtyhomes.com

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37 Years RAVELING INSURANCE P.O. Box 98 • Rice, MN 320-393-2235 Established May 1, 1982

31 Years

VILLAGE PHARMACY & GIFTS 108 2nd Ave. S. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-252-1303 Established June 1, 1988

28 Years

FRANK’S CUSTOM FURNITURE

HALLER REALTY

380 Industrial Blvd. E. Sauk Rapids, MN 320-252-7667 Established 1975 www.ronscabinets.com

FRED’S HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

3635 Quail Rd. N.E. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-259-5912 Established 1963 www.freds-heating.com

50 Years SALDANA EXCAVATING & AGGREGATES, INC.

9885 Hwy. 10 N.W. • Rice, MN 320-393-2160 Established 1969 www.saldanaexcavating.com

42 Years JIMMY’S POUR HOUSE

22 2nd Ave. N. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-253-0208 Established February 1977 www.jimmyspourhouse.net

40 Years

37 Years

208 2nd St. S. • Sartell, MN 320-253-2910 Established September 1,1979 www.GreatRiverBowl.com

235 Stearns Dr. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-252-1371 Established January 1982 www.lyonheating.com

GREAT RIVER BOWL & PARTNERS PUB

LYON SHEET METAL & HEATING, INC.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids Parade

D&B AUTO BODY

603 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 320-251-4771 Established 1983 www.dandbautobody.biz

28 Years

COMPLETE GRAIN SYSTEMS, INC. 3199 155th St. N.E. • Rice, MN 320-393-2639 Established 1991 www.completegrainsystems.com

28 Years PLAYHOUSE CHILD CARE CENTER, INC.

2163 Mayhew Lake Rd. N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 320-230-9116 Established 1991 www.playhousechildcare.com

25 Years

24 Years

800 Industrial Dr. S., Ste. 206 Sauk Rapids, MN 320-251-2552 Established 1994 www.tri-countyinsurance.net

RON’S CABINETS, INC.

36 Years

11201 150th Ave. • Foreston, MN 320-294-5147 Established October 16,1991 www.frankscustomfurniture.com

TRI-COUNTY INSURANCE

44 Years

56 Years

25 Years ADVANTAGE 1 INSURANCE 3801 3rd St. N. • St. Cloud, MN

25 Years BATTERIES PLUS BULBS

Established 1994 www.advantageoneins.com

Sauk Rapids • St. Cloud 320-230-2332 • 320-240-2332 Established 1994 www.batteriesplus.com

21 Years

STANGL & JASKOWIAK, LTD.

23 Years

BRENNY TRANSPORTATION, INC.

D&P’S RAPID REPAIR

1428 2nd St. N. • Sauk Rapids, MN

8505 Ridgewood Road • St. Joseph, MN

229 Stearns Dr. • Sauk Rapids, MN

320-252-9972

320-363-6999

320-253-1655

Established January 1, 1995 www.stjsk.com

Established 1996 www.brennytransportation.com

Established February 1998

320-252-6650

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SALUTE TO AREA BUSINESSES Photos courtesy of the City of Rice

Building Community Through The Ages 21 Years

Benton County Historical Society

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21 Years

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Saturday, July 27, 1-5 p.m. — Pop Up Record Sale.

Cleaned and graded pre-owned records from Cloud City Records. Old Capital Tavern, 2 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Monday, July 29, 7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice School Special Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, July 30, to Sunday, Aug. 4 — Benton County Fair. Benton County Fairgrounds, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, July 30, 9 a.m. to noon — Transportation hiring event. Hiring event targeting entry-level and career positions in transportation and related occupations. Bring resumes. Open to the public. CareerForce, 1542 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. Park in lot B and use door No. 2.

Tuesday, July 30, 4-6 p.m. — Rice Area Farmers Market. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Cor-

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity July 15 0009 hrs: Officers received a complaint of a possibly rabid coyote chasing a person near the intersection of Meadows Drive and Hillside Road. The coyote left the complainant alone and officers were unable to locate the animal. The complainant was not injured.

July 19 0200 hrs: Officers responded to the 1200 block of Second Avenue for a suspicious vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and the driver stated he was a driver for Lyft and was trying to locate a customer.

July 21 2000 hrs: Officers responded to a domestic in progress on the 1300 block of 10th Avenue Northeast. Female was observed striking male across the face and yelling at him. Officers ran a query to identify the male but observed no other issues as the female left.

Incidents: 33 traffic stops, 23 suspicious, 21 medical, 21 various calls, 20 assists, 13 alarms, 11 animals, 7 child, 7 civil, 7 ordinances, 7 driving, 6 welfare checks, 5 property, 5 domestics, 5 unwanted, 4 drunk, 4 accidents, 4 thefts, 3 criminal damage to property, 3 disturbances, 3 human services reports, 3 repo vehicles, 3 harassments, 3 fraud, 2 parking, 2 records checks, 2 permits, 2 vehicles and 2 tows.

Rice Police Department activity July 17 2146 hrs: Officers received complaints of fireworks and loud people on the 200 block of Second Avenue Southwest. There have been prior complaints, so officers responded to quiet the noise.

Incidents: 13 various calls, 9 traffic stops, 4 assists, 4 records checks, 3 background checks, 2 property, 2 thefts and 2 driving.

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Wednesday, July 31, 5-7 p.m. — Tending for a Cause. Featuring celebrity bartender Jerry Carlson and the Little Rock Lake Association. One dollar of each pint sold and all tips benefit the drawdown of Little Rock Lake, Harris Channel and the Sartell Pool of the Mississippi River. Beaver Island Brewing Company, 216 Sixth Ave. S., St. Cloud.

Wednesday, July 31, 5-9 p.m. — Summertime by George. Featuring Collective Unconscious with opening act Sawyer’s Dream. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. S., St. Cloud.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 1:30 p.m. — Salute to Glen Campbell with Jeff Dayton. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For more information, visit http://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market.

Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 5 p.m. — St. Cloud Rise Against Seizures Walk. Hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. S., St. Cloud. For more information, visit http://www.efmn. org Thursday, Aug. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. — Police Activities League. For children ages 5-15. Hosted by the Rice Police Department, Foley Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Children will participate in activities such as baseball, kickball, dodgeball and crafts. Westside Park, Fourth Avenue N.W., Rice.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-6:30 p.m. — Watab Township National Night Out. Featuring an ice cream social sponsored by the Watab Township Supervisors. Yard games, kids activities, meet and greet township elected officials, firefighters from Rice and Sauk Rapids, Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. — Petra Lutheran National Night Out. Visits with police, sheriff and firefighters. Bounce house, face painting, games, music, beanbags 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.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m. — Foley City Council.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. — Watab Township Meeting. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4-8 p.m. — Green Fair Folk Festival. Promoting healthy and sustainable living.

Featuring music by URock and Levi Pelzer, affordable food, horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, crafts, games and more. Free and open to the public. St. Francis Convent, 116 Eighth Ave. S.E., Little Falls.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m. — Summertime by George. Featuring The Killer Vees singing classic country and The Locals. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. S., St. Cloud.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Legion Post No. 254 Monthly Meeting. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Aug. 8, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Flea Market.

Benton County Fairgrounds – pit area, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Aug. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Elder Roots, Young Seeds. Collaboration by Cortez’s Birthday Loving They Neighbor Extravaganza and Whitney Senior Center. This is a wisdom exchange and dinner. Free and open to pre-registered public. Register by calling 320-255-7245. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud.

Sunday, Aug. 4, 3-6 p.m. — Music in the Gardens featuring Gathering Wool. Free and open to the public. Munsinger Clemens Gardens, 1515 Riverside Drive S.E., St. Cloud.

Monday, Aug. 5, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Main St., Rice.

Monday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. — Rice City Council Meeting. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice.

Monday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m. — Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Thursday, Aug. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. — Police Activities League. For children ages 5-15. Hosted by the Rice Police Department, Foley Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Children will participate in activities such as baseball, kickball, dodgeball and crafts. Westside Park, Fourth Avenue N.W., Rice.

Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. — 15th annual School of Rock concert. Featuring musicians from the Wirth Center of Performing Arts in St. Cloud. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For more information, visit http://www. paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

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NEWS

Public works gets new toys Department upgrades equipment

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids City Council has approved new equipment for the public works department.

The streets and utilities department will receive a chipper truck up to $65,000, as well as a bunker and field rake after approval from the Sauk Rapids City Council July 22.

The city’s chipper truck is nearly 35 years old with an inoperable lift. The replacement vehicle has been budgeted the past four years, according to city staff. Public works had received a quote for a 2007 used vehicle with 94,000 miles at a cost of $47,500. However, prior to the meeting, Pete Eckhoff, public works director, discovered a vehicle

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Pierskalla receives degree RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Bailey Pierskalla, of Rice, received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin in River Falls in May. Pierskalla graduated cum laude.

Student named to spring semester dean’s list NORTHFIELD – Hayli Marquette, of Rice, has been named to the dean’s list at St. Olaf College in Northfield. Marquette attained a 3.75 or higher to be eligible for this honor.

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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 MORTGAGE: 100021268000484283 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ORIGINATOR STATED instituted at law or otherwise ON MORTGAGE: First to recover the debt secured Mortgage Solutions by said mortgage, or any part R E S I D E N T I A L thereof; MORTGAGE SERVICER: PURSUANT to the U.S. Bank National power of sale contained in Association said mortgage, the above M O R T G A G E D described property will be PROPERTY ADDRESS: sold by the Sheriff of said 209 6th Avenue North, Sauk county as follows: Rapids, MN 56379 DATE AND TIME OF TAX PARCEL I.D. #: SALE: August 22, 2019 at 190091000 10:00 AM LEGAL DESCRIPTION PLACE OF SALE: OF PROPERTY: Benton County Sheriff’s Lot Three (3), Block Office, 581 Highway 23 Twenty-Four (24), WOOD, Northeast Foley, MN RUSSELL & GILMAN’S to pay the debt then secured ADDITION to the City of by said Mortgage, and taxes, Sauk Rapids, according to if any, on said premises, and the plat and survey thereof on the costs and disbursements, file and of record in the office including attorneys’ fees of the County Recorder allowed by law subject to in and for Benton County, redemption within six (6) Minnesota. Abstract Property months from the date of said COUNTY IN WHICH sale by the mortgagor(s), PROPERTY IS LOCATED: their personal representatives Benton or assigns unless reduced to O R I G I N A L Five (5) weeks under MN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT Stat. §580.07.

OF MORTGAGE: TIME AND DATE TO $125,660.00 VACATE PROPERTY: If AMOUNT DUE the real estate is an ownerAND CLAIMED TO BE occupied, single-family DUE AS OF DATE OF dwelling, unless otherwise NOTICE, INCLUDING provided by law, the date TAXES, IF ANY, PAID on or before which the

BY MORTGAGEE: mortgagor(s) must vacate the $132,108.52 property if the mortgage is That prior to the not reinstated under section commencement of this 580.30 or the property is mortgage foreclosure not redeemed under section proceeding Mortgagee/ 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on Assignee of Mortgagee February 24, 2020, unless complied with all notice that date falls on a weekend requirements as required or legal holiday, in which by statute; That no action case it is the next weekday, or proceeding has been and unless the redemption

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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 T AT 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 COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-26-6B

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 CoPersonal 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 objection 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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, July 8, 2019 6:00PM MINUTES

6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Approve Purchasing Banners for Second Street/CSAH #3 as agenda item 9-E and Approve Fuding the Recommended Traffic Control Cost for 2019 and Future Food Fests as agenda item 9-F. Perry Beise requested to add updates on the following as agenda item 11-A: Citizen’s Police Academy, National Night Out, and Active Shooter Training.

3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 6-24-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 6-24-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Kim Pettman, Sauk Rapids Resident, thanked the City of Sauk Rapids for putting up a pedestrian crossing sign in the downtown near Walgreens and for listening to her previous concerns regarding pedestrian safety. Pettman also talked about the Hands Free law that is taking place statewide beginning August 1st. She suggested that the City partner with others, like Zero Deaths, to do outreach education in the community. Pettman concluded by thanking the City for addressing the snow on sidewalk issues in the downtown this past winter as some business owners actually ended up hiring different snow removal companies to better address their snow removal efforts.

8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Staff Attendance at MWOA Wastewater Training

B. Approve Change Order #1 to the 2018 Quarry Road Project C. Approve 2019 2nd Quarter Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building Permits D. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for Rock Creek Coffeehouse’s Outdoor Music Event E. Approve Purchasing Banners for Second Street/CSAH #3 Banners F. Approve Fuding the Recommended Traffic Control Cost for the 2019 and Future Food Fests Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Ellering to approve consent items 9A-9F. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. Police Department Updates • Metro Citizen’s Police Academy-Perry Beise noted that applications are currently being accepted for 25-30 citizens in the area to join the Metro Citizen’s Police Academy.

Beise explained that the Metro Citizen’s Police Academy is an 8 week course that provides citizens the opportunity learn more about what it takes to be a law enforcement officer.

• National Night Out on August 6th – Perry Beise stated that National Night Out will take place on August 6th this year. He encouraged anyone interested in having a Police Officer and Mayor Hunstiger come to their neighborhood for National Night Out festivities to please contact the Sauk Rapids Police Department.

• Active Shooter Training—Perry Beise noted that the Sauk Rapids Police Department will be participating in two active shooter trainings coming up on August 7th and 14th at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School.

B. Quarry Apartments-Todd Schultz reported that the Quarry Apartments just opened in Sauk Rapids and they have already successfully rented out 34 of the 55 units available.

12. Other Council Items and Communications A. Obeying Speed Limits—Councilperson Sauer said that now that summer is in full swing he just wanted to remind everyone to please slow down and obey the posted speed limits as he has been seeing more and more vehicles driving well above the speed limit around town.

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

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

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

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

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on August 8th, 2019 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Daniel Jurkovics requesting a conditional use permit to use an alternative flood proofing elevation method in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 of the Flood Plain Management Ordinance and Section 11.6 of the Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 17, Oehrlein’s Point, Section 11, Watab Township.

2. 7:10 p.m. Anna Mckeehan requesting a conditional use permit to use fill as a flood proofing elevation method in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 of the Flood Plain Management Ordinance and Section 11.6 of the Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: N120 ft. of S240 ft. of Gov’t Lot 5, Section 11, Watab Township.

3. 7:20 p.m. Rock Solid Land Company requesting an interim use permit to operate a mining operation in the Agriculture District. Pursuant to 7.1.24A, 9.7 and 11.6.3. The affected property is described as follows: NW1/4 NE1/4, Section 24, Mayhew Lake Township.

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

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Page 16 | SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFI- by the Sheriff of said county CATION OF THE DEBT as follows: AND IDENTITY OF THE DATE AND TIME OF ORIGINAL CREDITOR SALE: September 10, 2019 WITHIN THE TIME PRO- at 10:00 AM VIDED BY LAW IS NOT PLACE OF SALE: AFFECTED BY THIS AC- Benton County Sheriff’s TION. Office, 581 Highway 23 NOTICE IS HEREBY Northeast Foley, MN GIVEN, that default has oc- to pay the debt then secured curred in conditions of the by said Mortgage, and taxfollowing described mort- es, if any, on said premises, gage: and the costs and disburseDATE OF MORTGAGE: ments, including attorneys’ September 29, 2008 fees allowed by law subject MORTGAGOR: Jason M to redemption within six (6) Payonk and Danielle M months from the date of said Payonk, husband and wife. sale by the mortgagor(s), MORTGAGEE: Wells Far- their personal representago Bank, N.A. tives or assigns unless reDATE AND PLACE OF duced to Five (5) weeks unRECORDING: Recorded der MN Stat. §580.07.

September 30, 2008 Benton TIME AND DATE TO County Recorder, Docu- VACATE PROPERTY: If ment No. A360480. the real estate is an ownerASSIGNMENTS OF occupied, single-family MORTGAGE: Assigned dwelling, unless otherwise to: M&T Bank. Dated provided by law, the date April 18, 2019 Recorded on or before which the April 18, 2019, as Docu- mortgagor(s) must vacate ment No. 435207. the property if the mortgage TRANSACTION AGENT: is not reinstated under secNONE tion 580.30 or the property T R A N S A C T I O N is not redeemed under secAGENT’S MORTGAGE tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on IDENTIFICATION NUM- March 10, 2020, unless that BER ON MORTGAGE: date falls on a weekend or NONE legal holiday, in which case LENDER OR BROKER it is the next weekday, and AND MORTGAGE ORIG- unless the redemption periINATOR STATED ON od is reduced to 5 weeks unMORTGAGE: Wells Fargo der MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 Bank, N.A. or 582.032.

RESIDENTIAL MORT- MORTGAGOR(S) REGAGE SERVICER: M&T LEASED FROM FINANBank CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGED PROPER- MORTGAGE:None TY ADDRESS: 764 13th “THE TIME ALLOWED Avenue North, Foley, MN BY LAW FOR REDEMP56329 TION BY THE MORTTAX PARCEL I.D. #: GAGOR, THE MORT13.00826.00 GAGOR’S PERSONAL LEGAL DESCRIPTION REPRESENTATIVES OR OF PROPERTY: ASSIGNS, MAY BE RELot 4, Block 2, Eastview DUCED TO FIVE WEEKS Meadows Two, Benton IF A JUDICIAL ORDER County, Minnesota.

IS ENTERED UNDER COUNTY IN WHICH MINNESOTA STATUTES, PROPERTY IS LOCATED: SECTION 582.032, DEBenton TERMINING, AMONG ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL OTHER THINGS, THAT AMOUNT OF MORT- THE MORTGAGED GAGE: $160,000.00 PREMISES ARE IMAMOUNT DUE AND PROVED WITH A RESICLAIMED TO BE DUE DENTIAL DWELLING OF AS OF DATE OF NO- LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, TICE, INCLUDING ARE NOT PROPERTY TAXES, IF ANY, PAID USED IN AGRICULTURBY MORTGAGEE: AL PRODUCTION, AND $158,927.01 ARE ABANDONED.” That prior to the com- Dated: June 27, 2019 mencement of this mort- M&T Bank gage foreclosure proceed- Mortgagee/Assignee of ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Mortgagee complied with USSET, WEINGARDEN all notice requirements as AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. required by statute; That Attorneys for Mortgagee/ no action or proceeding has Assignee of Mortgagee been instituted at law or oth- 4500 Park Glen Road #300 erwise to recover the debt Minneapolis, MN 55416 secured by said mortgage, (952) 925-6888 or any part thereof; 37 - 19-005592 FC PURSUANT to the power THIS IS A COMMUNIof sale contained in said CATION FROM A DEBT mortgage, the above de- COLLECTOR. scribed property will be sold R27-6B

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: 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 M O R T G A G E : 100050300005580668 LENDER OR BROKER

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE AND MORTGAGE PURSUANT to the ORIGINATOR STATED power of sale contained in ON MORTGAGE: Equity said mortgage, the above Mtg Group Inc dba Equity described property will be Mtg Fin. sold by the Sheriff of said R E S I D E N T I A L county as follows: MORTGAGE SERVICER: DATE AND TIME OF M&T Bank SALE: August 22, 2019 at M O R T G A G E D 10:00 AM PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26 PLACE OF SALE: Portage Trail, Sauk Rapids, Benton County Sheriff’s MN 56379 Office, 581 Highway 23 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: Northeast Foley, MN 190322200 to pay the debt then secured LEGALDESCRIPTION by said Mortgage, and taxes, OF PROPERTY: if any, on said premises, and Lot 4, Block 2, and a the costs and disbursements, 1/21st interest in Outlots including attorneys’ fees A, B, and C, Mississippi allowed by law subject to Landing, Benton County, redemption within six (6) Minnesota. months from the date of said COUNTY IN WHICH sale by the mortgagor(s), PROPERTY IS LOCATED: their personal representatives Benton or assigns unless reduced to O R I G I N A L Five (5) weeks under MN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF Stat. §580.07.

MORTGAGE: $127,000.00 TIME AND DATE TO AMOUNT DUE VACATE PROPERTY: If AND CLAIMED TO BE the real estate is an ownerDUE AS OF DATE OF occupied, single-family NOTICE, INCLUDING dwelling, unless otherwise TAXES, IF ANY, PAID provided by law, the date

BY MORTGAGEE: on or before which the $152,193.71 mortgagor(s) must vacate the That prior to the property if the mortgage is commencement of this not reinstated under section mortgage foreclosure 580.30 or the property is proceeding Mortgagee/ not redeemed under section Assignee of Mortgagee 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on complied with all notice February 24, 2020, unless requirements as required that date falls on a weekend by statute; That no action or legal holiday, in which or proceeding has been case it is the next weekday, instituted at law or otherwise and unless the redemption to recover the debt secured period is reduced to 5 weeks by said mortgage, or any part under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 thereof; or 582.032.

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Do the Twins need bullpen help?

Over the past week, the Twins have endured multiple deflating losses where their bullpen has been unable to protect substantial leads against the A’s and Yankees. I have heard quite a few comments along the lines of our bullpen stinks from dejected Twins fans, but are those comments attributable to recent bias or is there actual room for significant improvement? With the trade deadline looming July 31, do the Twins need to make significant moves to add bullpen depth if they are serious about making a run in the playoffs?

After what can only be considered a brutally tough week for the Twins bullpen, which included a blown save from the previouslyinvincible Taylor Rogers and meltdowns from about every other reliever on the roster, the Twins rank 16th of 30 MLB teams in bullpen ERA with a 4.50 mark in 340 innings. That is an

by ANDY THAYER Sports Columnist

almost perfectly mediocre number, and while it would be acceptable for a team without playoff aspirations, it gives me serious doubts about whether this group of arms is going to be able to reliably get outs against the best American League lineups in high leverage situations in October.

For comparison’s sake, the other bona fide American League playoff hopefuls have had much better bullpen performance thus far this season. Cleveland has a 3.30 bullpen ERA, which is best in MLB. The Yankees are second with a 3.72 mark. Tampa Bay and Houston are tied for third at 3.77, and Oakland is seventh at 3.88. Boston is the only

team in the American League playoff hunt with a worse bullpen ERA (4.61) than the Twins.

While ERA is not the only measure of a team’s bullpen performance, it generally indicates their ability to prevent runs from being scored, and those numbers do not paint a rosy picture for Twins fans.

The good news is bullpen help should be readily available on the trade market. Teams outside of the playoff picture like the Blue Jays, Orioles, White Sox, Royals, Tigers, Mariners, Mets, Marlins, Reds, Pirates, Rockies and Padres should all be taking calls on the availability of their relievers. It would likely take a king’s ransom to acquire a high-end closer like Kirby Yates or Felipe Vasquez, but there are plenty of relievers on that list of teams that would represent significant upgrades over the likes of Zack Littell, Kohl Stewart, Tyler Duffey, Blake Parker, Trevor

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May and Ryne Harper.

While it would be awesome to see the Twins add a guy like Yates, I do not want to give up on an elite prospect like Alex Kiriloff or Royce Lewis for a handful of effective innings, and that is likely what it would cost to acquire Yates from San Diego.

Championship flags fly forever, but I am not sold on one dominant bullpen arm being the difference between the Twins being a legitimate championship contender and an also-ran. Solid bullpen upgrades should be available for lowertier prospects, and those are the guys the Twins need to be aggressively targeting over the next week.

While I would not necessarily call the Twins bullpen a weakness relative to the league at large, it is clearly a problem area when compared to the teams the Twins are likely to play in October. The Twins have a golden opportunity to make impactful upgrades to their mediocre bullpen without compromising the future of their team over the next week. With the fan based energized and re-engaged for the first time in a couple years, it would be a shame if the Twins rested on their laurels and effectively said, “We are going to roll with what we have.” Making a couple of moves to show their fans they are serious about winning this season would go a long way toward engendering some hope in a fan base that has been repeatedly punched in the gut by a stingy ownership group over the past decade. I am not saying the Twins need to make a blockbuster trade in the next week, but they need to do something to improve their team’s chances when matched up against the best bullpens in the American League.

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Twelfth starting Mark ‘Bud’ Martini did his best to try to overhaul Baker, but it was not enough as Baker held off the charging Martini for the victory. Martini ran second with Travis Schulte in third. Brandon Mehrwerth hung on to fourth with a pair of Wisconsin racers, Calvin Iverson and Shane Halopka, battling for fifth at the finish.

Tommy Patton sat on the pole for the WISSOTA super stock main event, but, as has been the case on many occasions over the season, Shane Sabraski was not to be denied the super stock feature win tonight. Sabraski started eighth and raced his way to the front with ease, slicing through traffic lap after lap until he put his No. 7A car out front for good. Sabraski raced uncontested to a six second victory with Jim Gullikson coming home with runner up honors ahead of Andy Miskowic, Don Eischens and Kevin Schmidt.

Clayton Wagamon started third and finished first in the WISSOTA modified main event to cap off racing action.

Wagamon raced by front row starters Taton Hansen and JT Johnson into the top spot and then was held off fifth starting Denis Czech, seventh starting Dave Cain, eighth starting Sabraski and Johnson, who held on to fourth and fifth, respectively, when the 20-lap event concluded.

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Modifieds Feature (20 laps): 1. 14W-Wagamon [3], 2.

2-Czech [5], 3. 2C-Cain [7], 4. 7A-Sabraski [8], 5. 89JRJohnson [2], 6. 18A-Landon Atkinson [11], 7. 96-Hansen [1], 8. 7J-Corey Jones [10], 9. 26-Ryan Gierke [13], 10.

15T-Erick Thiesse [6], 11. 27Tony Proell [15], 12. 3-Brandon Linquist [12], 13. (DNF) 46-Justin Oestreich [4], 14.

(DNF) 9E-Eischens [9] and 15. (DNF) 26D-Chad Dawson [14].

Heat 1 (8 laps): 1. 7ASabraski [5], 2. 89JR-Johnson [2], 3. 46-Oestreich [1], 4. 2-Czech [4], 5. 9E-Eischens [6], 6. 18A-Atkinson [8], 7.

3-Linquist [7] and 8. (DNF) 27-Proell [3].

Heat 2 (8 laps): 1.

96-Hansen [1], 2. 14W-

Wagamon [3], 3. 2C-Cain [5], 4. 15T-Thiesse [4], 5. 7J-Jones [6], 6. (DNF) 26-Gierke [2] and 7. (DNF) 26D-Dawson [7].

Midwest modifieds Feature (15 laps): 1.

27-Baker [6], 2. 4Q2-Martini [12], 3. 11-Schulte [4], 4.

7-Brandon Mehrwerth [2], 5. 27X-Iverson [7], 6. 3JRHalopka [8], 7. EZ1-Randy Laage [5], 8. 17B-Zach Benson [9], 9. 29-Andy Mayavski [3], 10. 20-Thomas Gill [10], 11. TB81-Bawden [1] and 12.

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Heat 1 (8 laps): 1.

11-Schulte [1], 2. 3JR-Halopka [4], 3. TB81-Bawden [5], 4.

27-Baker [6], 5. 17B-Benson [3] and 6. (DNF) 4Q2-Martini [2].

Heat 2 (8 laps): 1. 27XIverson [1], 2. EZ1-Laage [5], 3. 29-Mayavski [2], 4. 7-Brandon Mehrwerth [4], 5. 20-Gill [3] and 6. 78-Erickson [6].

Mod fours Feature (15 laps): 1.

5-Robert Holtquist [1], 2. 7LTyler Larson [2], 3. 01-Justin Pogones [4], 4. 16-Flickinger [3], 5. 37-Dean Larson [6], 6.

04-Tommy Pogones [7] and 7. 5H-Dustin Holtquist [5].

Heat 1 (8 laps): 1. 7L-Tyler Larson [4], 2. 16-Flickinger [3], 3. 5-Robert Holtquist [2], 4. 01-Justin Pogones [6], 5.

5H-Dustin Holtquist [1], 6.

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Hornets Feature 1 (15 laps): 1.

27-Corey Mehrwerth [4], 2.

99-Servaty [7], 3. 5-Smith [8], 4. 21-Rieland [5], 5. 7HCody Krueth [9], 6. 3-Thomas Inderieden [11], 7. (DNF) 11-Zachery Schreder [3], 8.

(DNF) 12-Derek Stanoch [1], 9. (DNF) 29-Braiden Benjamin [2], 10. (DNF) 14-Justin Schelitzche [6] and 11. (DNF) 46SSG-Dannie Burkholder [10].

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27-Corey Mehrwerth [4], 2.

12-Stanoch [1], 3. 11-Schreder [2], 4. 14-Schelitzche [5], 5. 7H-Krueth [3] and 6.

3-Inderieden [6].

Heat 2 (8 laps): 1. 99-Servaty [1], 2. 5-Smith [5], 3.

21-Rieland [4], 4. 29-Benjamin [2] and 5. (DNF) 46SSGBurkholder [3].

Super stocks Feature (15 laps): 1.

7A-Sabraski [8], 2. 21-Gullikson [5], 3. 27X-Miskowic [7], 4. 9E-Eischens [6], 5.

18-Schmidt [4], 6. 55S-Ryan Schaufler [3], 7. 11K-Davey Kruchten [9], 8. 41-Patton [1], 9. 12-David Dosh [2], 10.

02-Kyle Jacobson [11] and 11. (DNF) X-Shawn Wageman [10].

Heat 1 (8 laps): 1.

27X-Miskowic [2], 2. 7ASabraski [1], 3. 21-Gullikson [4], 4. 41-Patton [3], 5. 11KKruchten [5] and (DNS) XWageman.

Heat 2 (8 laps): 1. 9EEischens [4], 2. 18-Schmidt [2], 3. 12-Dosh [1], 4. 55SSchaufler [3] and 5. 02-Jacobson [5].

Cyclones end regular season with two wins Team record at 4-9 going into playoffs

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids Cyclones added two wins to its record over the past week. The Clones hosted the Moorhead Mudcats July 19, winning 5-3.

The team traveled to Clearwater to take on the River Cats in a doubleheader, winning the first game 11-1 and losing the second 10-8.

The Cyclones are awaiting final seedings and opponents for playoffs. Playoffs begin the weekend of Aug. 2-4 and continue the following weekend, Aug. 9-11.

Clearwater 10, Sauk Rapids 8 The River Cats found their revenge in the second game of the July 21 doubleheader as the Cyclones lost 10-8.

The Clones led the game 6-2 through four innings. A Luis Massa home run and doubles from Bjorn Hanson and David Kroger helped

push the lead. The Cyclones were faced with a tie game in the fifth inning as the River Cats scored four runs while sending nine batters to the plate. Clearwater added four more runs in the sixth.

Sauk Rapids added two runs in the seventh as Kroger hit a homer over the left field fence.

The Cyclones left two runners on base to end the inning and the game.

Noah Klinefelter started on the mound, pitching five innings with four strikeouts.

Andy Thayer wrapped up the game in the final two innings, recording one strikeout and one walk.

Sauk Rapids 11, Clearwater 1 The Cyclones defeated Clearwater in five innings for the first game of the two matchups. Sauk Rapids led 3-1 going into the top of the third and broke loose.

The Clones scored seven runs as they sent 10 batters to the plate.

The third inning started with a solo run from Massa over the left field fence. Bjorn Han-

son, Matt Johnson and Alex Kreiling each had hits that helped the Cyclones score the seven runs and take advantage of two Clearwater errors.

The Clones added one run in the fourth when Bjorn Hanson led the inning with a double and came around to score on an RBI single from Carlos Gomez.

Kreiling pitched for the Cyclones, earning the win with one hit, recording three strikeouts and not allowing any other base runners.

“It was an amazing outing by Alex,” said Erik Hanson, coach.

“That was his longest outing of the year, and I was happy to see him get the win.”

Sauk Rapids 5, Moorhead 3 The Cyclones had a lot going for them as they faced the Moorhead Mudcats July 19 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. Tyler Bjork’s pitching shined in the first seven innings.

Bjork struck out nine batters and pitched out of a bases loaded situation in both the second and the

fifth innings. When Bjork left the mound, Brenden Ehlers and Kroger each pitched an inning.

The Clones took the lead in the fourth inning when Mitch Loegering scored off a Logan Siemers ground ball to shortstop. The Cyclones’ lead was extended in the sixth as Bjork scored when the second baseman threw to make a play on Johnson as he reached first.

Sauk Rapids held the game at a 2-0 lead until Moorhead took over in the top of the eighth.

Going into the ninth, the Cyclones were trailing 3-2, but Loegering came to the plate and sent a fly ball to right field, bouncing off the foul pole for a three-run home run, scoring Bjorn Hanson and Massa ahead of him. Loegering’s homer earned the 5-3 walk-off victory for the Clones.

“This was a great win for the Cyclones,” Erik Hanson said. “The guys were never down after they lost the lead. You could sense we were going to come back and win the game.”

Post 254 persistent through playoffs

PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Team earns wins against 76ers, Sartell

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids Post 254 Legion baseball team started the sub state 12 playoffs in a good position July 21, seeded No. 2 of eight teams competing and coming off a 10-4 regular season record.

The team started its playoff run with an 11-0 win over the St. Cloud 76ers, cutting the game down to four and a half innings. As Post 254 advanced, they found themselves in a 12-2 loss against Little Falls July 22 and fell into the loser’s bracket. Sauk Rapids came back in a 12-10 lead over Sartell to continue in the brackets July 24.

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Trygve Hanson watches his pitch fly into the strike zone July 22 in Sartell. Post 254 played Little Falls and lost 12-2.

Andrew Wollak (center) celebrates his grand slam hit with his teammates as he crosses home plate July 21 in Sartell. Wollak earned two hits, two runs and six RBIs during the team’s first playoff game against the St. Cloud 76ers.

Sauk Rapids 12, Sartell 10 Post 254 remained persistent as they competed against Sartell July 24 at St. Cloud Orthopedics Field in Sartell. Despite Sartell scoring four runs in the top of the first inning, Post 254 came to the plate fierce and ready. Sauk Rapids answered with 10 runs in the bottom of the first.

Midway through the half, Tyler Hemker scored on a wild pitch which shifted base runners. Trygve Hanson belted a line drive to center field to score two more.

After an out and two walks, Connor Hemker stepped in the box and notched a fly ball to right field to bring in two more runs.

The momentum continued with Cole Fuecker sending a line drive to right for a run in and Brady Pesta sending the ball to left field for another. Hanson stepped up to the plate a second time for the inning and bounced a ground ball to shortstop to send in the 10th run.

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With the tone of the game set, Post 254 kept Sartell in check. Matt Krepp added another run in the fourth as he hit a line drive to left field and brought Derek Durant in from third. Fuecker added the final run in the fifth inning on a grounder to left field.

Post 254 had a confident and solid six-run lead, but Sartell worked to upset them in the top of the sixth. Sartell added four runs to its total. The game ended 12-10 Sauk Rapids.

Focused pitching from Brandon Bokelman helped seal the win for Post 254 as he tallied two strikeouts.

Fuecker pitched the first five innings of play with three strikeouts and 12 scattered hits.

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Little Falls pulled ahead in the top of the second when three errors and a hit by pitch cost Post 254 two runs. From there, Sauk Rapids slipped and fumbled as they missed key catches and passes, leaving the game at 12-0 going into the bottom of the sixth.

The team found redemption in the bottom of the inning and scored two runs. Fuecker hit a fly ball to center to bring Tyler Hemker home, and Posch hit a line drive to center to score Fuecker.

Hanson started the game for Sauk Rapids, giving up six hits, seven runs and five walks in the first three innings. Nik Neeser stepped in for relief midway through the fourth inning and finished the game.

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Monday, July 29 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

4-H conference judging of exhibits for livestock families 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4-H conference judging for all other exhibitors Noon to 6 p.m.

Commercial, Discovery and Heritage building set-up Noon to 7 p.m.

Open class craft, agricultural exhibits entry day Tuesday, July 30 Open class craft, agricultural exhibit judging (building opens when judging is completed 9 a.m. to noon Commercial, Discovery and Heritage buildings set-up 9 a.m.

4-H swine judging – show arena 10 a.m.

4-H demonstrations – Cottonwood Stage 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Ag in the classroom – FFA tent Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Slew Foot Family Band – Cottonwood Stage Noon to 9 p.m.

Commercial, Discovery Heritage and Ag craft buildings open Noon to midnight Beer garden open 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.

The Simple Guys – Cottonwood stage 1 p.m.

4-H beef judging – show arena 5-11 p.m.

Bingo – Lions building 5-11 p.m.

Midway open – regular admission 5:30 p.m.

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4-H lamb lead – show arena 6:30 p.m.

4-H sheep judging – show arena 7 p.m.

St. Cloud Music Academy – Cottonwood stage 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 31 4-H dairy goat judging – show arena 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Commercial, Discovery and Heritage buildings open 11 a.m.

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SAUK RAPIDS – Being at the Benton County Fair has become a longstanding tradition for Dolores Supan.

Since the time she was 12 years old, Supan, of St. Stephen, has contributed time as a judge

in the open class building with a focus on vegetables, fruits and grains.

Now, 70 years later, Supan is ready to retire her role after this year’s event.

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Dolores Supan stands at the entrance to the Benton County Fairgrounds July 2 in Sauk Rapids. Supan has been helping in the open class agriculture department judging of fruits, vegetables and grains for 70 years and will retire after the 2019 fair.

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“In a way, it is bittersweet,” Supan said. “I have enjoyed doing it, but the age is there and it is time for someone else to take over.”

Supan’s long career began in 1949 when the superintendent asked Supan’s mother, Bertha Kath, for help. Supan spent three years as a volunteer before being promoted to assistant superintendent at the age of 15.

Her final promotion to superintendent occurred in 1972.

“My mom helped at PHOTO SUBMITTED the fair in the canning Dolores Supan (from left) stands with her mother, Bertha Kath, daughter, Cheryl Lovitz, and baking area for over and grandson, Tyler Lovitz, for a four generation photo 2003 in Sauk Rapids. Supan had 35 years,” Supan said. spent 70 years helping in the open class agriculture building at the Benton County Fair, “I was the one to carry often accompanied by her family. on the tradition. Since then, Cheryl (Supan’s daughter) and my grandchildren Tyler, Sean, Mathew, Johnathan and Annie have all helped and worked for me throughout the years, too.”

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Supan has kept working at the fair for one simple reason – the people she has met and interacted with. She is on her third generation of exhibitors and often the entrants’ grandparents will come along.

“I have always liked it, and I had things of my own to bring for judging,” Supan said. “About 40 years ago, they added a junior division for 8to 16-year-old kids, and since then we have had a lot more entries, and I enjoy that because I get to meet even more people.”

One of the greatest benefits Supan has received from her position are the friendships. Supan has been friends with Regina Trettel for over 50 years and met Trettel because she is exhibitor.

“Our friendship blossomed because I saw her year after year as she brought things to the fair,” Supan said. “I still see her a few times a year, and on Fourth of July. I get invited to her house to watch a parade.

We are both about the same age, too, which has helped the friendship even more.”

Supan also looks forward to the fair each year because of the constant variety in entries.

“I never know what each year will bring,” Supan said. “Each year is different and sometimes people will bring in unusual things, such as huge pumpkins, two cucumbers growing together, peanuts and ground cherries. It is fun to see the excitement of the exhibitors when they bring in something different they are proud of.”

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Dolores Supan sits with the exhibitor books from various Benton County fairs July 2 in Sauk Rapids. Supan has been helping at the Benton County Fair for 70 years.

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As Supan prepares for her final year as superintendent at the Benton County Fair, she recalls memories and friendships because of her position in the open class building.

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Chase Dahler holds his display about homemade calf stalls, which earned the champion ribbon at the 2018 Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. This year, Chase’s project is about pouring concrete.

Dahler and their five kids – Chase, 13, Addison, 11, Jack, 9, Lauren, 6, and Matthew, 4 – are involved with the Benton County Cornerstone Clovers 4-H Club.

The kids will show Holstein steers and calves at the fair this year. Sarah is the coleader of the Cornerstone Clovers club and on the home economics committee, as well as a former 4-H member herself, and Nick is on the maintenance committee for the club.

“The Benton County Fair was the highlight of the summer when I was in 4-H,” Sarah said. “It still is the highlight now that all of my kids are involved. I take the whole week off of work to be with them and support them at the fair.”

The Dahler family has 80 Holstein steers on 80 acres of land southeast of Foley. They also grow corn and soybean on owned and rented land.

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The Dahler children – Lauren, 6, (from left), Addison ,11, Chase, 13, and Jack, 9 – stand in front of their cattle July 3 in Foley. Each of the kids show their cattle through the Cornerstone Clovers 4-H club.

Dahlers from page 4B wanted animals of our own. We purchased our farm in September 2015 and started our operation with four newborn bull calves the following March. Our herd has grown from there.”

When Chase and Addison began their involvement in 4-H, they both showed calves the first year at ages 9 and 7, respectively.

“I thought maybe I would try it out and found I loved showing the calf,” Chase said.

“My second year, I decided I wanted more, so I showed a big steer which turned out to be super cool. I was the youngest one in the steer ring.”

This year, the youngest Dahler will join in the 4-H fun as Matthew shows a calf in the novice division.

“We really will have the whole family involved now,” Sarah said. “Matthew has been around 4-H his whole life, really. He comes to meetings with us, and we try to bring him to the fair at least a day or two to see the animals and hang out with his siblings. Now he will truly be involved.”

In addition to livestock, the children have other 4-H projects to display at the fair.

Chase has a project regarding concrete after learning about the construction material from his dad. Jack stained the family’s swing set and will display his work.

Addison is building a showbox for the livestock at the fair.

Raspberry jam, homemade bread, a hand sewn dress and drawings will also be among the projects the Dahler family enters.

“Fair time is exciting,” Sarah said. “The kids love seeing the final product they have worked so hard for and for so long. They get a sense of satisfaction, and

they always enjoy coming into the buildings Tuesday morning to find their projects and see who placed.”

Following last year’s county fair, Chase advanced with his display regarding homemade calf stalls where his won a blue ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair.

“That was a great experience,” Chase said.

“Nerve-wracking, but I hope to do it again.”

In addition to the projects and time in the show ring, the Dahler children have another role within the Cornerstone Clovers. Chase was named as a Benton County 4-H ambassador as well as being vice president of the club.

Addison is the secretary, Jack is the treasurer, and Lauren is a clover bud with hopes of assuming a leadership position in the future.

“I enjoy watching the kids assume their leadership roles during our club meetings because I know they are having fun,” Sarah said. “They know they have more fun as they get more active within the club.”

With the Benton County Fair approaching, the Dahler family is excited and anxious to spend time bonding as a family and with their 4-H friends.

“We are blessed to have the whole family interested and involved in 4-H,” Sarah said. “It is another way we spend time together, working hard and hanging out. We can’t wait for fair week.”

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Chase (left) and Jack Dahler brush their Holstein steers July 3 on their farm near Foley. The two, along with their sisters Addison and Lauren and brother Matthew, are showing cattle at the Benton County Fair.

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SAUK RAPIDS – Sports Arena East has a fresh look in time for the 2019 Benton County Fair and arena board chair Mike Kemp could not be more excited.

“We have been wanting to do updates for about 10 years,” Kemp said. “We are thrilled the updates have finally happened.”

Fairgoers will be able to experience the arena’s updates during the Benton County Fair July 30- Aug. 4 at the fairgrounds, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.

Sports Arena East is home to dozens of exhibitors during the fair. The arena also hosts hockey games for youth, high school and junior teams.

Now, the arena is seeing updates including new and larger

bathrooms, a new concession area and an outdoor deck on the upper level.

“The deck was an addition we were all looking forward to,” Kemp said. “It is spacious and overlooks the beer garden and stage. You are also able to overlook the grandstand events from the deck.”

The arena board has been planning the upgrades for several years and worked with the Benton County Fair board on negotiating what the projects should entail.

The lobby entrance is where fairgoers and hockey attendees will notice the changes.

Both the men and women bathrooms are tucked further back into the building and accommodate more people at one time. one During fair week, the bathrooms will be open until midnight with a gate installed to close off the rest of

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Mike Kemp stands in front of Sports Arena East at the Benton County Fairgrounds July 1 in Sauk Rapids. Kemp is the chair of the arena board and helped spearhead the upgrades to the arena, including the deck pictured in the background, a new concession area and new bathrooms.

Sports Arena East once the building closes each night.

“That was one big negotiation into redoing the bathrooms,” Kemp said. “The fair board is contributing to the cost of the upgrades and wanted the bathrooms to be accessible after the arena closes.”

The concession area is also changing,

moving to the other side of the lobby where the previous bathrooms were located. The concession area is larger than the previous one.

There will also be a window on the outside of the building for people to walk up and order rather than having to come into the building.

“The window facing the outside is more

for the fair than anything,” Kemp said.

“During hockey season, that will be closed and sealed to keep the cold air outside.”

Kemp said the upgrades will help the overall function of the arena year-round.

“The arena is typically used for the fair and hockey games, but it is also home to

car shows and other events throughout the year,” Kemp said. “Every group or event here will benefit from these updates.”

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“We have already had people here for other events that have appreciated what we did,” Kemp said. “It was time to make some changes, and we are looking forward to having these available for the fair, hockey games PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER and many other events A new deck awaits Benton County fairgoers July 1 as part of recent upgrades to Sports to come.”

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BENTON COUNTY FAIR 2019

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The Benton County Agricultural Society will again be offering a free shuttle to the fair from Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992. The shuttle

will leave on the hour from the VFW to the fairgrounds and depart the main entrance of fairgrounds on the half hour.

Shuttle hours are

Tuesday through Friday 2 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The fairgrounds is

also accessible via St. Cloud Metro Bus. Routes 21 and 22 stop one block from the main gate at the 14th Street South and Second Avenue intersection. Weekdays Route 21 or 22 buses arrive every half hour. On weekends, hourly service is provided by Route 22.

Mon. – Fri. 3-6 pm Everyday 11pm-2 am Hours Mon. – Thur. 11-2 pm Fri. – Sun. 10-2 pm

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BENTON COUNTY FAIR 2019

HAVE FUN AT THE BENTON COUNTY FAIR! Fair schedule continued 7 p.m.

8 p.m. to midnight

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m. to noon 10:30 a.m.

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Police K9 demonstrations – activity area 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pandemic – Beer Garden stage 11 a.m., 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3 Noon to 5 p.m.

Open class goat show – show arena Noon to midnight 4-H horse judging with horse training Noon, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. game show to follow Noon to 11 p.m.

Open class rabbit show – rabbit barn 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.

Commercial, Discovery Heritage and 3 p.m.

Ag craft buildings open 5 p.m. to midnight Rooster crowing contest 6:30 p.m.

– Cottonwood Stage Open class dairy judging – show arena 7 p.m.

8 p.m. to midnight Make it and take it – Home Depot – FFA Barnyard Kids pedal tractor pull – by FFA 10 a.m. (registration begins at 9:30 a.m.)

Ag in the classroom – FFA tent Farm Bureau Scavenger Hunt – Little Red Barn 4-H kid’s fun – exhibit building Elk River German Band – Cottonwood Stage Midway open - armbands Beer garden open Loren Wolfe – Cottonwood stage Bingo – Lions building Magic by Chaz – Cottonwood stage Open class llama show – show arena Midway open – regular prices Demolition Derby - Grandstand Talent show finals – Cottonwood stage Smoke’n Guns – Beer Garden stage

11 a.m.

11 a.m.

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Noon to 4 p.m.

Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Noon to 5 p.m.

Noon to 5 p.m.

Noon to 5 p.m.

1 p.m.

5 p.m.

– horse arena Open class beef show – show arena Tribute to those that serve parade Ag in the Classroom – FFA tent Ag craft building open Commercial, Discovery and Heritage buildings open Fair flea market – Grandstand pit area Sir Sydney Soapington “The Barron of Bubble” – FFA area Magic by Chaz – Cottonwood stage Midway open – family matinee Bingo – Lions Building Beer Garden open Canine agility and 4-H dog show – activity area All exhibits released

Sunday, Aug. 4 4-H horse grand entry parade

Have fun and be safe at the fair!

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Look for us at the Benton County Fair!

Stop in at the Gilman Co-op Creamery Booth to check out our display of how the Benton County farming experience has changed over the years.

Come visit us!

For years, many of you and your family members have worked so hard to get where you are today. You’ve given up family vacations, skipped weddings and parties because there was hay to bale. You’ve resisted dinners out, extra groceries, gifts, clothing, just to make a farm payment, deliver a calf, pay for seeds. The list is endless. We’d like to say thanks and let others know just how much you’ve sacrificed. Farming and families have changed over the years.

But your dedication hasn’t and either has our dedication to you!

The Gilly Crew is dedicated to upholding the traditions of this fine agricultural community.

Stop in and meet us at the fair and at Gilman Coop Creamery.

Farm equipment and supplies, rentals, feeds, tools, hardware, fencing, grocery, clothing and so much more!

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