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Benton County moves forward with Tobacco 21

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trashy task County seeks volunteers for Adopt-A-Highway

County to host public hearing July 16

BY ELIZABETH HOAG | STAFF WRITER

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Tonya Ray sits at her desk at the Benton County public works building May 24 near Foley. Ray, public works employee, coordinates the Benton County Adopt-A-Highway program.

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

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FOLEY – Reflective vests catch the eyes of motorists as volunteers clear ditches of trash that has made its home along roadways throughout the winter months.

While the Minnesota Department of Transportation takes care of state highways, Benton County is in charge of facilitating its own Adopt-A-Highway program for county roads.

“We follow MnDOT’s guidelines,” said Tonya Ray, an office assistant and account clerk for Benton County. “However, we set up our own schedule and take care of our own roads within Benton County.”

Ray coordinates the county’s Adopt-A-Highway program.

The program can be used by volunteers 11 years of age and older who would like to assist in cleaning county ditches. Nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals apply and adopt stretches of road which they maintain for a minimum of two years.

“Local groups, such as the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Knights of Columbus, 4-H groups and Jaycees volunteer to collect trash,” Ray

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Hometown virtue shaped a vocation Binsfeld celebrates 40 years of priesthood

BY DANNA SABOLIK STAFF WRITER

ALEXANDRIA – The past 40 years have flown by for Sauk Rapids native, the Rev. Steve Binsfeld.

“I can’t believe time has gone by so quickly,” he said.

Binsfeld celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the Catholic priesthood June 8.

He was born and raised in Sauk Rapids, a community he said shaped his life.

Binsfeld’s parents moved to the north end of Sauk Rapids shortly after their marriage and lived in the community their entire lives. Binsfeld attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Cathedral High School.

His passion for music led him to St. Cloud State College to become a music teacher. But, near the end of his schooling, he was drawn in a different direction.

“People will ask me when I got the call to be a priest,” Binsfeld said. “Well, there was no red

PUBLIC NOTICES

FOLEY – The legal age of tobacco purchases in Benton County may increase by 2020.

Benton County will host a public hearing at the July 16 commissioner meeting for revisions to the county’s tobacco licensing ordinance. The revisions include raising the legal purchase age of tobacco products to 21. Other changes include minimum pricing and packaging on cigars, prohibited sampling and required training.

Tobacco 21, raising the minimum age to 21, has been enacted in more than 475 cities and counties across 29 states in the country. According to Minnesotans for a SmokeFree Generation, the passing of Tobacco 21 statewide could reduce smoking initiation by 25% amongst the 15-17 age bracket. The group says 95% of adult smokers started using tobacco by age 21 and that increasing the age gap between kids and those who can legally purchase tobacco will help remove access to tobacco from the high school environment.

Feeling Good Minnesota claims there are 6,312 smoking related deaths in Minnesota each year and a state annual excess health care cost of

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The Rev. Steve Binsfeld (center) with his parents, Edward and Jeanette Binsfeld, celebrates his first Mass at Sacred Heart church in Sauk Rapids, June 10, 1979. Binsfeld was born and raised in Sauk Rapids.

phone call; it was a process of discernment. My real passion was the church. Once I owned that, the next step was to try seminary.”

Binsfeld completed student teaching at Minnetonka High School in fall 1974 and began

• Mortgage Foreclosure - Jankowski - pg. 17 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Vogt - pg. 16 • Benton County Notice of Public Hearings - pg. 18 • City of Sauk Rapids Advertisement for Bids - pg. 16 • City of Sauk Rapids Financial Report - pg. 17, 18, 19 • Benton County Ordinance No. 474 - pg. 18

seminary at St. John’s University in Collegeville January 1975.

Four and a half years later, he was ordained at St. Mary’s Cathedral June 8, 1979. His Mass of Thanksgiving followed two days later at his home parish of Sacred

Heart in Sauk Rapids.

“I’ve always felt supported by the people in Sauk Rapids in seminary, through ordination and even after,” Binsfeld said. “I still

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Life-changing minute Foley graduate receives full ride from Minnesota Army National Guard

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Graduation is a fulfilling event in one’s life – where students can see dreams come true and look toward an exciting future.

For Foley High School graduate Makayla Matvick, it’s certainly both.

Makayla, a rural Sauk

Rapids resident, received the Minuteman Scholarship from the Minnesota Army National Guard at her graduation ceremony June 1 in Foley. She received an e-mail saying she had won the scholarship one week before in a surprising setting.

“I actually got it while I was in class, and I started freaking out and the whole class started

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Private Chris Matvick hugs his sister Makayla at the Foley High School commencement ceremony June 1 in Foley.

Chris was able to take time away from drill to award a scholarship to Makayla from the U.S. Army National Guard.

freaking out with me,” Matvick said.

The Minuteman Scholarship, worth more than $100,000, offers several notable benefits to its recipients. It pays full tuition for up to four years and includes a $1,200 book allowance and a $420 monthly stipend (for 10 months out of the year). It also guarantees that Makayla will serve as an officer once commissioned in the Army National Guard. The scholarship comes on the condition that Makayla participate in the Army National Guard’s Simultaneous Membership Program and attend one weekend drill per month.

Makayla joined the Army National Guard last November and has been attending Camp Ripley as part of the Recruit Sustainment Program one weekend each month.

Matvick’s academic prowess was a big factor in her selection.

“She (Makayla) was a member of the National Honor Society and was (planning on) going to NDSU (North Dakota State University) al-

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Foley High School graduate Makayla Matvick (center) holds her Army National Guard Minuteman Scholarship check with her parents Chad Matvick and Becky Gwost outside their home June 5 in Sauk Rapids. Makayla will attend North Dakota State University next fall.

ready,” said SFC Amanda Hunt, station commander of the Minnesota Army National Guard St. Cloud Recruiting Station. “I wanted to give her the best opportunity.”

Hunt has noticed Makayla demonstrates a willingness to serve her country that not many others can match. This determination was fostered years ago.

“I decided in eighth grade that I was going to join the military,” Makayla said.

Makayla’s determination spans further than her military dreams. From a young age, Makayla displayed impressive aptitude for planning ahead.

“A lot of kids going into seventh grade, they’re not really mapping out their classes,” said Chad Matvick, Makayla’s father. “Makayla had a set schedule from seventh grade on. I was amazed.

She knew exactly, each

Makayla’s passion never wavered, even after seeing her brother, Chris, enlist and participate in basic training. When the time came for Makayla to receive her scholarship, Chris was there to hand her the check.

“At the graduation ceremony, when Makayla was acknowledged for receiving the Minuteman Scholarship and having our son, Chris, being able to take time off from his drill weekend to hand her the large scholarship check, being able to share this with family and friends was a great moment,” said Chad.

Makayla will attend North Dakota State University next fall, where she will join the nursing program. Going into a medical field was a nobrainer for her.

“It’s something I’ve always known,” Makayla said. “I just love helping people.”

Makayla initially intended on acting on her desire to help others by becoming a 68W (combat medic). However, at her military entrance exam in Fargo, N.D., recruiters gave her an alternative route: becoming a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, where she could attend college while training to become an officer.

Makayla will spend her weekends on duty shadowing medical units in the hopes of finding a career choice. Regardless of what she chooses, she feels she is in the right place.

“I felt like this was something I needed to do,” Makayla said. “I needed to serve my counPHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER try.”

SFC Amanda Hunt, station commander of the Minnesota year, what classes she needed to take to get where she needed to be.”

Even under the toughest circumstances, Makayla’s persistence shines through.

“Makayla is the type of person that doesn’t let a challenge get in the way of reaching her goals,” said Becky Gwost, Makayla’s mother. “Once she sets her mind to something, she works hard to achieve it no matter what it takes.”

While Chad and Becky are impressed with Makayla’s ability to reach goals, they have played a major factor in their daughter’s success through letting their child find her own way.

“My parents always told me how important grades were, but they were never overbearing,” Makayla said. “They made sure I knew it was important, but they never pushed me super hard.”

Army National Guard St. Cloud Recruiting Station, announces a scholarship given to Makayla Matvick June 1 in Foley. Matvick received a full ride to North Dakota State University from the U.S. Army National Guard.

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NEWS from front feel very connected to the Sauk Rapids community. I grew up there, my parents lived and died there, and my sister still lives there. That’s where my roots are.”

Since his ordination, Binsfeld has served in a variety of positions throughout the Diocese of St. Cloud. He was the associate pastor both in Waite Park for four years and at the St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud for four years. He also served as a member of the Diocesan Liturgy Committee from 1975 to 1995.

While he served at St. Mary’s Cathedral, he also taught Christology and world religion courses at Cathedral High School.

Then, he was appointed to pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Anna with its mission of Sacred Heart in Arban.

The Arban church was closed, and Binsfeld was additionally assigned as pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Opole. After a sab-

Rev. Steve Binsfeld

batical in Rome in 1995, he was named rector of the St. Mary’s Cathedral, where he served for 12 years.

Binsfeld served as a pastor in Zimmerman for one month and was then assigned to pastor of the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria in 2007, where he remains to this day.

Binsfeld said his favorite part of being a priest has been the communities he has served.

“Every parish community has its own flavor or culture,” Binsfeld said.

“I’ve also learned the real leaders are not the ones who are right in front of

sacraments within a com- now,” Binsfeld said. “We munity,” Binsfeld said. “I are working on forming an celebrate new life through Area Catholic Community baptism, celebrate leaving with Osakis and Belle Rivthis life with funeral litur- er. Today we can find a lack gies, new life in marriages of respect for others. With and a celebration into adult- my staff here at St. Mary’s, hood with confirmation. the task for the next two As a pastor, you celebrate years is working together to life cycles with families. I create a culture of respect learned to appreciate that within the faith community from the people in my home as well as our city.” parish.”

Along with retirement Binsfeld is able to use comes talk of his home, his passion for music in his Sauk Rapids. vocation, making liturgy a “I’d like to stay [in Alpriority wherever he goes. exandria] for some years, “Good preaching and but the Priest Retirement good music – that’s what Center is connected to my draws people in,” he said. home church,” Binsfeld “The liturgy has always said. “I’ll move there somePHOTO SUBMITTED been a priority, and I work day.”

A lifetime shaped by The Rev. Steve Binsfeld receives the Anointing of Hands hard to make it great.”

While he plans to retire the influence of his commuduring his ordination Mass, June 8, 1979. in two years, Binsfeld has a nity, Binsfeld looks fondly full slate of tasks to accom- at his four decades in the priesthood and shares a nod you, they’re the ones who it’s important to sit and plish in that time.

“I’m not slacking at his Sauk Rapid roots. lead very subtly by their ex- learn from the community ample; it’s important to find to which you’re assigned and to appreciate the gifts them.”

Binsfeld is fond of God has placed there and community and looks to not impose my own agenda.

There was an error in the article “Second inning foster that in every position It’s important to listen.”

With the fostering of a costly for Storm on the diamond” in the May 25 edition he has served.

“The wisdom present community, comes his role. of the Sauk Rapids Herald. Kaitlyn Lewis was listed as “Through the whole 40 one of eight seniors when in fact she is a junior. Danielle in the people of God has always been an anchor for years, the connecting link is Schultz was omitted from the list of seniors. We regret me,” Binsfeld said. “I think the Mass and celebrating the this error.

Correction

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said. “We’ve even had businesses and corporations sign up for team building exercises.”

There are approximately 55 groups who have adopted 100 miles of the 450 miles of Benton County roads.

“There are an endless combination of adoptable routes in the county,” Ray said. “Everyone wants to adopt high visibility roads, but there are plenty of dirt roads and back roads that need cleaning as well.”

To volunteer, the county requires people to review the safety training materials on MnDOT’s website. They must agree to pick up trash during daylight hours, an adult must accompany children, and the participating individuals must inform the county where they placed the bags of trash.

“Safety is the No. 1 concern for us,” Ray said.

“If an item looks suspicious, we tell people not to touch it. We also inform volunteers to be aware of insects whether it be nests of wood ticks, mosquitoes or bees. Sunscreen is also important to remember.”

The county provides volunteers with bags and vests.

“During certain times of the year we have run out of vests because people seem to come all at once,” Ray said. “Particularly around Earth Day or when the weather is really nice out.”

PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG

Nathan Bonzelet (from left), Tim Stein and Karle Meyer stand outside of the Benton County public works building May 24 north of Foley. The gentleman are civil engineer technicians for the Benton County Public Works and Highway Department.

Most groups collect litter along the adopted sections twice a year. While these organizations help the community, their service also financially helps the county.

“Each group roughly spends a minimum of four hours, twice a year collecting trash,” Ray said. “Some spend eight hours or more on a trash pick-up, twice a year, so between the 55 groups, they could spend anywhere from 440 to 880 hours collecting trash.”

Fourteen county employees are responsible for picking up the bagged trash.

“Without the help of Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, our maintenance crew would likely spend their time out cleaning Benton County’s ditches which could be costly to Benton County,” Ray said.

On average, the county spends $24,438.32 a year to

dispose of garbage dumped last five years, said Ray. in the ditches with an aver“This number does not age of 14.32 tons of garbage include tires, TVs, microcollected per year over the waves and other larger ap-

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We average $8,625 in grant money a year.”

Volunteers not only provide a financial impact, but their work also helps keep the county looking clean.

“This program helps us collect a large volume of trash which helps keep the environment clean and brings our community together,” Ray said. “There are still some ditches that need some TLC, but if no one picked up the trash the ditches would look horrible.”

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Volunteers have collected bikes, refrigerators, mattresses, Christmas trees, kids toys, couches and boats, among other items.

“The weirdest thing I’ve ever heard of in the ditches was asbestos that was intentionally dumped,” said Chris Byrd, Benton County Public Works Director. “Whoever dumped it, wrapped it in a tractor tire, tied the tire to an electric pole and drove away.”

Any trash collected by staff is placed into roll off dumpsters by the ton. The dumpsters are emptied three to four times a year.

“For cost reasons, we really depend and appreciate the volunteers who clean the ditches,” Ray said.

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Council gains financial literacy tion on funding opportunities at its June 3 meeting.

George Eilertson, senior vice president of the public finance departBY NATASHA BARBER ment at Northland SecuSTAFF WRITER rities Inc., presented inRICE – The city of formation on city finance Rice received informa- options.

Rice continues to look forward at projects

County Road 78 project began June 3 Construction starts at south end FOLEY – Drivers of Benton County Road 78 will need to look for alternative routes.

County Road 78 will be closed to through traffic from County Road 2 north to County Road 26 in Morrison County as construction, which began June 3, continues throughout the year. A signed detour will be in place for traffic to follow.

Only landowners along the project will be

permitted into the work zone. Work will begin on the south end and progress north toward Morrison County.

The County Road 78 project includes 5.5 miles of road widening, flattening of shoulder slopes for safety, new concrete box culverts and a new bituminous surface. The estimated completion date is spring 2020. The road will be left as a gravel surface over the winter.

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As infrastructure nears and exceeds life limits, the council has been focusing on planning for the future. The group will discuss capital improvements planning later this month with Bollig Inc., the city’s contracted engineering firm.

Eilertson said cities often issue general obligation bonds for infrastructure and facility projects.

“The full faith and credit of your tax base is standing behind that; that’s the collateral for you borrowing money – your ability to raise taxes,” Eilertson said. “So, if there is ever a shortfall … in revenues coming in, you’re obligated to raise taxes to make up that shortfall. That’s why bond issues are a popular investment for community banks, individuals, etcetera because they are very safe. We haven’t had a municipality default on a bond since the (Great Depression) in Minnesota.”

Eilertson said cities legal ability to borrow is directed by the statutory debt limit – 3% of the city’s estimated market value. Eilertson said in 2018 Rice had an estimated market value of just under $130 million.

“Times 3% that’s about $4 million of a legal debt limit,” Eilertson said.

However, Eilertson said if a project has a revenue source other than taxes – such as a water bills for water utility or special assessments to residents for streets – the financing does not count against the limit.

“So, when I say $4 million dollars is your debt limit, most of what you would consider doing doesn’t count toward that,” Eilertson said.

Eilertson presented multiple bonds and discussed which types are

used for specific projects, requirements and how each functions for the city.

“The previous way municipalities financed buildings was one of two ways,” Eilertson said when discussing a capital improvements plan bond.

“One you held a referendum. You don’t see that as often with Minnesota cities. You see that with school districts of course but not with cities. Or, the other is what is a called a lease revenue bond issues through an EDA (economic development authority) or HRA (housing redevelopment authority). They have the authority to issue those types of bonds and then they lease it back to the city. But that kind of bond doesn’t have a general obligation in front of the name so the interest rates are higher.”

Eilertson said general obligation debt can be issued up to 30 years in length. He said as of May 28, the interest rate for non-rated issues is 2.25% for a 10 year term or 3.25% for a 30 year term. Those who have gone through a credit rating agency and received a rating of A can issue bonds at roughly a .20% reduced rate.

“It drives the interest rate down a little bit,” Eilertson said. “We would have to help you with an analysis to say, ‘Are the economics right?’

Because a rating, like a lot of other things, they ratchet it up in price, and they are about $10,000 to $11,000 to get a bond rating. So, we have to make sure the 20 years savings you would get of having a rating would exceed that cost.”

Eilertson offered to revisit the council during a work session if the council had specific questions on future projects.

In other council

news: - Approved adding modifications to a proposed contract for the Rice Recreation Program Manager. After rework, the contract, which will be good from July 1 through Dec. 31, is planned to include a cellular phone stipend, the option to take the hourly wage or a meeting stipend for parks board meetings, and the benefit of a city-owned laptop computer. The council will bring the contract back to a meeting after attorney review before then offering for negotiations.

The existing program manager contract ends June 30. The council is extending the minimal six month contract in order to have all employee contracts begin Jan. 1 of each calendar year.

Mayor Brian Skroch and council members Chris Scheel and Kyle Walter voted in favor; Bryan Anderson against.

Paula Kampa abstained from the vote.

- Accepted a $60 do-

nation from Rice Women of Today to the Rice Recreation Program. The donation was a sponsorship for the ball program.

- Accepted a $1,000 donation from Langola Township for the Rice Recreation Program. The township contributes to the programming as its residents participate in the events offered.

- Discussed signage for the Rice City Hall and police department in order to make the building more visible. Staff is proposing new lettering on the facility and a sign which would attract those driving on Main Street. Consensus was given to move forward.

No vote was taken.

The council will meet at 7 p.m. June 17 for its regular meeting and at 5:30 p.m. June 24 for a special meeting. A public hearing regarding the sign ordinance and storm water will take place at 7 p.m. June 18 in conjunction with the planning commission.

The July 1 meeting has been canceled.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gary and Janice Vannurden Janice and Gary Vannurden will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at 2 p.m. Saturday June 22, at the home of Ken and Stacy Vannurden, 4235 Pine Road N.E., Rice, MN. All friends and family are invited to celebrate with them; no invites have been sent.

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Benton County from front $3.19 billion.

Letters will be sent to all establishments holding a tobacco license prior to the public hearing notifying them of the change.

Should the commissioners approve the updates ordinance, it would take effect Jan. 1, 2020.

In other board news: - The county adopted the 2040 comprehensive plan following an open house and public hearing in May. The main changes are to remove commercial areas along Highway 10 south of Rice where strong residential housing has been established and will likely not decrease in the

next 20 years.

Staff will now work on updating the county’s development code. Roxanne Achman, director of the department of development, said the comprehensive plan is a guiding document of vision in the county, but the development code regulates land use.

- Approved to offer a five year lease for office space in the Eastgate II and Eastgate III buildings in east St. Cloud, contingent on receiving two bids for the remodeling plans.

Benton County will staff 25 human services department employees in the area to alleviate space in the Foley office and better serve western county residents. Monthly rent for the 6,000 square feet space will be $4,200 the first year and increase to $4,589 per

month in year five.

The lease with contingency had yet to be approved by lease holder Bob Abel.

- Approved a two year contract with Sentence to Serve Program at a cost of $142,621.60 over the two years. Under the contract, the state and county share cost responsibility and benefits of the program.

Sentence to Serve has been operating in Benton County over 20 years. In 2017, crews performed over 10,000 labor hours in the county, with 6,000 of those hours spent on county-level projects.

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EDITORIAL

Listening session results

Five months ago, the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District began a series of listening sessions to get a deeper understanding of the community’s priorities and concerns regarding the future of our schools.

BY AARON SINCLAIR During that time, we SRR Superintendent participated in 30 sessions with parents, staff members, business owners, civic leaders and other stakeholders. We spoke with individuals and groups of more than 90 participants. We also invited our community to take part in an online listening session and shared a survey with 12,000 residents.

I want to thank everyone who contributed to the conversation, and I am excited to share what we have learned.

The most urgent issue identified during the listening sessions was the need to address challenges at Pleasantview Elementary School. Classrooms are no longer adequate to effectively serve students with the lack of classroom walls and doors causing various concerns. The building also lacks proper ventilating systems. Further, Pleasantview was damaged in a fire, and we lost classrooms we need to best serve our student population.

The security of our school buildings was another top concern. We take the safety of our children seriously at Sauk Rapids-Rice. For that reason, work on safer and more secure entrances will start after school is dismissed for the summer. We expect these improvements to be finished by December. Community members also highlighted the need for better traffic flow and safer pick-up and drop-off areas at our schools.

Other issues emphasized by residents were the need to expand classroom sizes at our elementary schools and evaluate the need for more early childhood space. We must maximize our current building and land spaces – another point continually underscored by stakeholders.

Other facility issues identified included the need for ADA-compliant playgrounds and restrooms, improved special education spaces and addressing the middle school pool.

We know open and honest communication between the school district and community members is vital to a successful strategic planning process. That is why we will continue to listen and seek feedback as we move forward into the next phase together as One Storm, One Future.

Now, in the next phase of planning, the district and school board will evaluate the issues raised and discussed by the community. Based on community input, we will design practical solutions to our schools’ challenges.

At the end of June, these options will be presented to the community, and all residents will be encouraged to respond and help shape the final plan. These sessions will be kid-friendly open houses with ice cream served and the opportunity for all community members to weigh in on potential solutions to our school facilities issues.

We encourage you to mark your calendar.

The first session will be from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Rice Elementary School.

The second and third sessions will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. We hope you can make it.

To learn more and share your thoughts, visit http:// www.onestormonefuture.com. You can also reach out to me at aaron.sinclair@isd47.org or 320-258-1809. It is our goal to listen and learn from you every step of the way so we can create the best plan that fits our community’s needs. We cannot do it without you.

Go Storm.

Dandelions, other weeds

Weeds are plants we do not want that emergent application is recommended are growing in our yards. They have grown each spring even if no plants were seen from seeds blown by the wind, were carthe previous growing season. ried by an animal or spread by roots travelWeeds are best prevented by maining underground. Determining which plant taining a healthy lawn. Grass that has is an undesirable weed and which is not enough water, is growing on fertile soil is often in the opinion of the homeowner. and is exposed to six hours or more of

BY LINDA G. sunlight will grow so thick that weeds Some people like white clover and others TENNESON will have difficulty growing. A soil test consider it as undesirable as a dandelion.

Green and can tell if additional fertilizer is needed.

Creeping bellflower has an attractive light Growing in Areas where grass does not grow well purple bloom and might be mistaken for Benton County may support hostas or other shade loving a lovely wildflower until it begins to rapidly spread over a lawn or garden area. Even when plants. A lawn that has many weeds may need a hermowed regularly and prevented from flowering, this bicide application to eradicate them, but whenever weed continues to spread by underground rhizomes. possible chemical means should be the last resort Many weeds may be removed by hand digging for controlling weeds. Herbicide containers have but unless every bit of their roots is removed those large amounts of information printed on their labels remaining roots will begin new growth. Dandelions, often in small print, and it is a temptation to ignore for example, may be dug up with a gardening knife or them. However, it is illegal to use an herbicide for other narrow blade tool. However, if a small amount anything other than the uses listed on its label. Readof the long tap root remains in the ground the plant ing the entire label will ensure the user is aware of will begin growing again. Gardeners dislike those which chemicals are safe to use on food crops and bright yellow blooms and white seed heads, but bees which may remain on vegetables and fruits making do visit dandelions for nectar. Creeping charlie, a them potentially poisonous if eaten. Labels also list weed with small curved leaves and blue flowers the protective clothing that should be worn while the in early June, thrives on ground that is damp and herbicide is applied and the length of time animals shaded so changing the drainage and shade in the should be kept off a treated area afterwards. The lawn may reduce this plant. Creeping charlie may University of Minnesota Extension website (http:// also be removed by digging up the roots. However, www.extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/ like the dandelion, any small amount of root left in lawn-care) has detailed information on a long list of weeds including pictures to help with identificathe ground will produce a new plant.

Crabgrass is an annual that has stems that spread tion. This website also includes a calendar advising out from a center like legs on a crab. It may be pre- which lawn care steps should be taken during the vented by an application of a pre-emergent crabgrass year.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota herbicide in the spring. Crabgrass seeds can survive dormant in the ground for several years, so a pre- Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

Put that weed wacker away I can be a plow when I need to be a tweezer with people sometimes.

No, not in the sense of taking out a sliver but in the sense of weeding out thorns. My heart cries out as a plow, “Stop what you are doing. Can’t you see? You are going to ruin your life.” When time spent loving and praying is the gentle way to pull out thorns one at a time as if using a tweezer.

I joined some amazing women to help BY MERCY NYGAARD a friend clean up her yard. I suggested Life by Faith weed wacking the entire side of the house that had a broken water creek feature.

It was covered in every kind of weed you can think world. She

of. Once, it was a beautiful landscape, intricately designed. I grabbed my gardener friend to show her, but she gasped at my suggestion, “You can’t cut all of this. That’s lily of the valley, and that is peonies, over there are day lilies ….” She pointed out this was such and such plant and so on and so on. She saw what was not a weed and what would bloom into a beautiful flower if only we could save them from the thorns. I was humbled. I was convicted. I was encouraged.

The woman, whose yard we were helping, is caught in the lies of this surrounds herself with thorns and needs

help distinguishing the thorns from the flowers. The ladies and I were there to love her, help her tackle an overwhelming project and pray for her. It cannot be plowing into her life but gently over time planting seeds and pulling weeds.

A friend pointed out Luke 4:8. I was blessed to be reminded of how our walk with God reflects the soil we plant in. I was blessed to see us come together and help the beautiful flowers escape life taking thorns.

By God’s grace, the flower can still flourish. Be encouraged through Jesus’s parable of the seed and the soil. We can help our own souls by making sure His word is planted deep in good soil, consistently ridding it of thorns.

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Document property to aid in event of theft Theft and burglary remain two of the the multitude of pawned items and used most commonly reported crimes in Benton property offered for sale on line.

County. Having property stolen leaves vicJust like every other aspect of modern tims feeling violated and powerless as they life, there are apps to help you track serial come to grips with the feeling they will numbers. A quick visit to the App Store or never see their property again.

Google Play will yield apps that make reAccording to the 2017 Minnesota Unicording and storing these important numform Crime Report, $86,800,000 in propbers easier. Some of these apps are comerty was reported stolen statewide in theft pletely free to use while others offer limited and burglary crimes. According to this features for users of the free services and enBY TROY HECK same report, about 22% of stolen property hanced features for those willing to pay for was recovered by police in 2017. How- Benton County Sheriff the app or a subscription. In addition to reever, you can tip the odds of recovery in cording serial numbers, some of these apps your favor. Recording serial numbers and providing allow users to take and store photos of their property. those numbers to law enforcement when property is As with any other app, be certain the app you chose stolen increases the likelihood of your property being is from a trusted source and appears to have generally recovered. positive reviews. You should also pay attention to the Armed with a serial number, law enforcement can permissions the app requires on your device to ensure enter your stolen property into the National Crime In- the app does not compromise your data. formation Center stolen items database. The NCIC Regardless of how you track serial numbers and database was created in 1967 to aid law enforcement document your property, make sure to record this inin recovering stolen property, finding wanted individ- formation and keep it in a safe place should you ever uals and locating missing persons. Law enforcement be the victim of a theft or burglary. It is easy to asofficers from across the country routinely run serial sume that becoming a victim is something that will number checks against this database when there is a happen to someone else and to hope you will never suspicion that property may be stolen. As a law en- need serial numbers or descriptions of your property. forcement officer, receiving an NCIC hit on an item However, in the event you do become a victim, you suspected of being stolen is a highlight to your day. will consider the small amount of time invested in Often this means a suspect is arrested and a victim documenting this information time well spent. has their property returned to them.

For more crime prevention information and As of 2015, NCIC averaged 12.6 million trans- safety information, visit the Benton County Sheriff’s actions per day. Law enforcement also has ever- Office website at https://www.co.benton.mn.us/211/ improving access to pawn shop records and online Crime-Prevention. You can also like and follow us marketplaces. Having serial numbers or complete de- on Facebook and Twitter at @BentonMNSheriff for scriptions (such as make, model or a photograph) of regular updates and crime prevention messages. stolen property is important when searching through

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Rice mingbird and Special note: orchard oriole May 15. May 19 was the final On May 16, a red-headed broadcast of naturalist Jim woodpecker was spotted. It Gilbert who hosted “Nahas been a couple of years ture Notes” on WCCO rasince I have seen a red- dio at 7:15 a.m. every Sunheaded woodpecker and day. His broadcast graced a blackburnian warbler. the airways for more than A scarlet tanager showed 35 years before he retired. up at the suet feeder May It will be impossible for 18, a grey catbird May 19 WCCO to replace that and my wife Jan observed kind of talent. a great egret on the lake Even with all the cold, shore May 21. A lot of new arrivals. Absent were the purple martins. What happened to them? I miss their cheerful call. Of note, at least to me, the scarlet tanager likes the grape jelly along with the suet. They have been hanging around for a couple of weeks. A beautiful bird. Other birds

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To place May in perspective, the average high and low temperatures were 64.6 and 41.2 degrees, respectively. I had to go back into my record book to 2013 to find a May as cool as this one. Last year, the average high was 79, and we experienced five days with temperatures in the 90s. In 2018, it was rare to find a low in the 30s. Our warmest day was an 87 degree reading May 31 while the coolest days were three when I recorded 28 degrees. There was ice on the bird bath.

It was a wet month. I recorded no less than 5.13 inches of rain and snow on 15 days. The most precipitation fell May 18 when 1.38 inches filled the rain gauge, the first of a three-day rain. Snow fell May 9 measuring .3 of an inch. Total snow for the snow season is 67.9 inches, about 4 more than last year. Total precipitation for the year is 13.41 inches, more than doubling last year of 6.75 inches. This was a tough month for the farmers trying to get into fields. I felt spring would never arrive.

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Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is June 7-9 Kick off a summer family activity ST. PAUL – Kids will rarely be able to tell you their best day of watching TV but take them fishing and moments of angling excitement can make lifelong memories. It is an often expressed sentiment and one weekend is a chance to put it into practice.

During Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 9, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing.

“Time spent fishing can be can be a way for adults and kids to spend time outdoors together,” said Jeff Ledermann, Department of Natural Resources education and skills team supervisor. “We’re encouraging adults to get out and learn how to fish so they can bring kids out fishing all year. Fishing can be a lifelong activity that connects folks to the wild places right outside their doors.”

While Minnesotans 15 and younger do not

need fishing licenses any time of the year, Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is a way for adults and kids to fish together without the step of buying a license.

Adults who want to learn how to fish can visit the DNR website at http:// www.mndnr.gov/gofishing. The page covers fishing basics, where to fish, how to catch types of fish, fishing programs to join, and the importance of fishing ethics and being stewards of Minnesota’s natural resources.

“It’s easy to get started fishing in Minnesota,” Ledermann said.

“With just a few fishing tips and a spot picked out, most people can feel that tug on the end of the line if they get out and try.”

Fishing gear is available to borrow at state parks. The DNR’s I Can Fish program teaches the basics of fishing and runs throughout the summer at state parks. Even when it is not Take a Kid Fishing Weekend, Minnesota residents generally can fish in state parks without a fishing license if the body of water does not require a trout stamp.

Carp harvest collects 6,400 pounds Heying, Sobania catch top yields RICE – The Little Rock Lake Association hosted its third annual carp fishing contest on Little Rock Lake May 31 to June 1.

Judging by the amount of carp taken, 6,400 pounds, the harvest was a success. Seventysix people registered for the contest that was organized by LRLA members Corrine Jacobs and Mike Barringer.

Cash prizes were given for the top three largest fish and the top two in the total weight category. For largest fish, Mike Schlager took the top spot at 29.4 pounds.

Jordan Winczeski placed second with 29.3 pounds, and Chuck Rau and Brandon Mager tied for third catching fish that weighed 28.7 pounds.

David Heying was the winner in the total weight harvest. Heying collected 1,383.4 pounds of fish. Travis Sobania placed second, harvesting 984 pounds.

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This effort helps the LRLA in its mission to restore and maintain the health of Little Rock Lake.

A trailer filled with carp is pictured at Rumor’s Bar and Grill June 1 in Rice. The fish were harvested from Little Rock Lake in efforts to restore and maintain the health of the body of water.

Watab to create developer’s agreement

RICE – Watab Township will be moving forward with its own developer’s agreement.

Supervisor Julie Johnson gave an update to residents at the June 4 meeting in Rice that the county will be updating its own developer’s agreement now that the county comprehensive plan was approved earlier that day.

“We’re going to move forward on ours, and when theirs is done our attorney Mike Couri said that we can go back and adjust ours if anything is out of sync,” Johnson said. “What we want is for them (the

years.

In other board news: - Approved a change order for $5,946 to include a repair at the 85th Street Northwest and Ivy Place intersection.

- Approved an additional $1,000 to be used toward pothole repairs in the township.

- Approved a contract with WebWizard Works Inc. for the creation and hosting of the township website. The cost to create is $1,453 with an annual hosting fee of $199. The company will provide a security certificate and email hosting at no charge.

- The township will place a sign that says no sale items on Hemlock Road Northwest to prohibit people from placing vehicles and other sale items in the highway and township right of way. Supervisor Steve Wollak said the town-

ship is choosing to place this sign rather than no parking in order to not disturb run-over parking at Rumor’s Bar and Grill.

- The township plans to host a National Night Out event at the town hall Aug. 6. The event will feature an ice cream social provided personally by the supervisors.

Supervisor Johnson will work on planning and promotion.

- Supervisor Johnson gave an update on park dedication fees.

The county has received $71,250 over the last 15 years in fees and returned $68,963 worth of improvements to Bend in the River Regional Park which resides in the township. There is a balance of $11,587 in the township’s fund. The county has the right to use the money as long as it is spent within the

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- Supervisor Todd Waytashek updated the board on the property line and right-of-way issues near Sharon Place Northwest. Waytashek asked for a boundary commission to be created by Benton County to sort out the matter.

A county-level meeting was pending.

- A public hearing will take place at 7 p.m.

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SRR students earn accolades for perfect attendance Six ace four consecutive years SAUK RAPIDS – At an awards assembly that took place May 17 in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Performing Arts Center, six students – Madeline Ebnet, Emily Kath, Jacob Knapek, Brent Legg, Claire Maurus and Samuel Zika – were recognized and awarded a certificate for achieving four years of perfect attendance at the high school.

Over 100 SRR students were also recognized and awarded certificates for perfect attendance during the 2018-19 school year.

Those receiving certificates for 2018-19 are: Seniors: Aaron Amberson, Andrew Asp, Michael Brambrink, Nevaeh Braucks,

Braden Burggraff, Madeline Ebnet, Jack Grabinski, Logan Hackett, Emily Kath, Jacob Knapek, Kole Kutzera, Brent Legg, Claire Maurus, Lucas Miller, Kaeleigh Rainer, Ian Remus, Gabrielle Schmit, Danielle Schultz, Porter Siltman, Katherine Woeste, Nathan Wollak and Samuel Zika.

Juniors: Kyle Barringer, Emily Brenny, Thomas Daniels, Ashlyn Frey, Jager Fuchs, Ethan Headley, Avery Johnson, Elizabeth Julius, Phimphon Khammanivong, Kaitlyn Lewis, Andrew Lochen, Paige Mattson, Abigail Neisen, Anna Orth, Alese Paulson, Brady Pesta, Dalicia Philavanh, Tanner Schindele, Renae Vanderhagen and Megan Wahlin.

Sophomores: Jared Bentrud, Nicholas Chantry, Dacia Douma, Jaide Dvorak, Dakota Hoeschen, Ava Hollenbach, Emma Johnson, Margaret Julius, Ava

Juntunen-Novak, Jordan Lee, Braedyn Leeb, Derek Lott, Adam Marshall, Libertey Mayse, Annabelle Mohs, Caleb Neeser, McKenzie Olson, Jenalyn Ostendorf, Jaden Owings, Aaron Reichard, Steven Ritten, Hunter Scherbing, Morgan Schreifels, Brynn Seaman, Alexander Sevre, Shawn Theisen, Ezigbo Ugochukwu, Ryan Wacker, Jack Weber and Chloe Zeiszler.

Freshmen: Zachary Abraham, Hailey Arnold, Jacob Blackmore, Dylan Braucks, Mary Bromenschenkel, Evan Chilson, Jack Christoferson, Andrew Dusek, Gavin Emery, Angela Fritz, Jazmynn Henrikson, Jakob Jordan, Brynn Karasch, Andrew Kath, Molly Le, Bryce Lund, Eric Maurus, Josie Mayers, Jason Mazacek, William McKeever, Corina Miller, Josie Miller, Ahmed Mohamed, Elijah Moilanen, Isabelle Mortland, Duyen Nguyen,

Bryce Paulson, Katlyn Philabaum, Hailey Remus, Michaela Sawicki, Vanessa Say, Emily Starr, Natalie Stiegel, Kendal Stucke, Jack Taszarek and Bailee Thompson.

Grade 8: Owen Berg, Sebastian Bromenschenkel, Drew Danielson, Connor Johnson, Kaitlyn Kimman, Paul Martinson, Cohen Mathies, Heidi Montag, Lydia Nash, April Nelson, Richelle Peacock, Jordan Reese, Justin Reichard, Brady Roberts, Kelsey Sundquist, Gavyn Vanderheyden, Cooper Walder and Jacob Weller.

Grade 7: Renee Christopherson, Alexis Clark, Gabriel Godfrey, Kylie Hanes, Monique Haugen, Tien Huynh, Sadie Johnson, Amberly Kidd, Devin Lovitz, Lauren Mattson, Riley Meinert, Dillon Miller, Lindsey Moran, Aiden Papesh-Blonigan, Courtney Paulsen, Si-

Martin arrested following standoff with multiple agencies FOLEY – A Rice man was arrested after a 2.5 hour standoff with officers Tuesday.

Jeffrey Alan Martin, 49, was transported to the Benton County Jail where he was booked on charges of second degree assault, threats of violence, domestic assault and criminal damage to property.

According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Rockwood Estates mobile home park around 3:30 p.m. June 4 after receiving a call indicating a man at 1460 115th St. N.W., Rice, had threatened to kill a woman at the residence. The caller

indicated the woman had managed to escape the residence but the man, Martin, was still inside. The caller indicated Martin had brandished a gun and made threats to kill the woman. Deputies responded to the scene and established a perimeter around the residence with the assistance of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Rice Police Department and the StearnsBenton SWAT team. Deputies and Rice Fire Department set up traffic control points to keep the public a safe distance away and evacuated nearby residents.

Investigating deputies learned

Martin had pointed a handgun at the victim, physically assaulted her and made threats to kill her.

Deputies worked to establish contact with the man in an attempt to convince him to exit the residence and surrender. As deputies were attempting to negotiate his surrender, Martin made outgoing phone calls during which he made threats to harm law enforcement and other individuals. After about 2.5 hours of negotiating, Martin exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident.

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Andrew Giese, Annica Haffner, Alivia Hejhal, Addyson Henrikson, Brooklyn Kielty, Madalyn Kronenberg, Vivian Kusilek, Logan Miller, Hailey Olson, Skyler Petermeier, Tiarah Watson and Marina Will-Robinson.

Pulse on people Benton County marriage applications - Brandon Scot Tschida, of Foley, and Catherine Bernardoni Fontana, of White Bear Lake.

- Kaleb Jon Rosenow and Madison Jean Airhart, both of Rice.

- Michael Ross Schmitt, of Rice, and Sara Marie Sontag, of Shafer.

Zeleny graduates with psychology degree ST. JOSEPH – Rice resident Morgan Zeleny, daughter of Michael and Renee Zeleny, participated in the 104th annual commencement ceremony May 11 at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph.

Zeleny graduated magna cum laude which signifies a 3.75 grade point average or higher and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Students earn spring semester dean’s list honors DULUTH – Rice residents Erica Erdmann and Suzanne Trutwin along with Sauk Rapids residents Sydney Hennes, Alyssa Luukkonen, Emma Krueger and Aaron Weber have been named to the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth dean’s list.

Students earned a 3.75 grade point average or above to be eligible for this honor.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Nathan Schaper, of Rice, has been named to the Drury University dean’s list.

Schaper earned a 3.6 or above grade point average to be eligible for the honor.

FARGO, N.D. – Rice residents Tyler Froelich, Ashton Haider, Nathan Maciej, Lauren Rutten, Summer Schmidt, Rebecca Schubert and Colby Warzecha along with Sauk Rapids residents Megan Claassen, Addison Demaine, Jackson Elmquist, Lily Fuchs, Clayton Lewandowski, Destiney Parker, Mason Rademacher, Rose Rubenstein and Jeremiah Thyen have been named to the North Dakota State University dean’s list.

Students earned a 3.50 grade point average to be eligible for this honor.

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Rice resident Chad Peichel and Sauk Rapids resident Tara Metzger have been named to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse dean’s list.

Students earned semester grade point average of 3.5 or above to be eligible for the honor.

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Tiara Bechtold, of Sauk Rapids, has been named to the Montana State University dean’s list.

Bechtold earned a grade point average of 3.5 or above to be eligible for the honor.

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Benton County Dairy Ambassadors Emily Schreindl (left) and Chloe Janski welcome baby Kyla Lynn, daughter of Jessica Byland and Benjamin William of St. Cloud, at the St. Cloud Hospital June 1. Kyla Lynn, born at 8:31 a.m.

June 1, was the first baby born at the hospital in June Dairy Month, and her family received a complimentary basket from the dairy ambassadors.

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Saturday, June 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — DECA Garage N., Foley.

Sale. Proceeds will benefit the Tri-County Human Society’s new building. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. — “Rainy Days & Mondays.” The Music of The Carpenters. Paramount CenOsauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. Enter door No. 6. ter for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to noon — Guided Wildflower tickets or more information visit http://www.paramounTour. Robin DeLong and Mitch Elness lead the tour of tarts.org or call 320-259-5463. early blooming wildflowers at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Free and open to all ages. The tour will be Saturday, June 15 — Foley City Wide Garage Sales. structured as a car caravan tour with light walking. Visi- Foley. tors are encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, field guides, water and snack and to wear clothing and shoes Saturday, June 15, 9-11 a.m. — Free Guided Photograappropriate for weather and terrain. Refuge Headquarters, phy Hike. Learn quick tips and tricks about nature pho17076 293rd Ave. N.W., Zimmerman. Pre-registration is tography at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. If you choose, bring a camera or phone, but no experience or requested but not required by calling 763-389-3323. equipment is necessary. Each hike will be two hours long Saturday, June 8, 1-3 p.m. — 2019 Prince and Princess and vary in distance. Wear weather appropriate clothing Program. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids Community Am- and close-toed shoes. Options to bring: sunscreen, water, bassadors. Boys and girls ages 3-10 are invited for an bug spray, snack, field guides and binoculars. Be advised afternoon with the Sauk Rapids ambassadors and can- poison ivy is common on the refuge. Meet your guide didates. Learn etiquette, work on a service project, play and the Sherburne Photography Club at the Oak Savangames and more. Cost includes a ticket to Sauk Rapids na Trailhead on Wildlife Drive located off of Sherburne Ambassador coronation at 7 p.m. June 20. Email saukr- County Road 5 between County Roads 4 and 9. Preregapidscommunityambassadors.com for more informa- istration by calling 763-389-3323 is encouraged but not tion or to register. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 required.

Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Friends of Foley Sunday, June 9, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. — Garden Library Book Sale. Books, puzzles and more. All proBrothers Circus. Sports Arena East, 1410 Third Ave. ceeds help sponsor library events and programs. Great S., Sauk Rapids. Tickets available at https://www.secure. River Regional Library-Foley branch, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley. gardenbroscircus.com.

Monday, June 10, 6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, June 11, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement First Time Course. St. Cloud Life, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.

Tuesday, June 11, 5-7 p.m. — Auxiliary Monthly Meal.

Hosted by Rice American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 473. Homemade pot roast, potatoes, carrots, gravy, salads and desserts. American Legion Post No. 473, 80 Division St. N., Rice.

Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.

Thursday, June 13, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market.

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

Thursday, June 13, 6-7:30 p.m. — Police Activities League. Join the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Foley Police Department and Rice Police Department for baseball, kickball, arts and crafts and more. Every Thursday through June 27. Free. Open to children ages 5-15.

Lions Park, 550 Pine St., Foley.

Show. St. John’s Church, 621 Dewey St., Foley.

Tuesday, June 18, 6:30-8 p.m. — Foley Fun Days Family Fun Night. Free event for kids. Foley.

Tuesday, June 18, 7 p.m. — Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir concert. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. Cloud.

Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Free Nitrate Testing. To get your water tested bring 1/2 cup water in a new plastic bag or clean container. Test results will be given in minutes. First National Bank, 10225 115 St. N.E., Gilman. Contact Amanda Guertin at 320-968-5300, Ext. 3 or amanda@soilandwater.org with questions.

Wednesday, June 19, 2-4 p.m. — Advocates for Independence. Increase leadership, assertiveness and communication skills. Free and open to all. ILICIL, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. — Foley Fun Days Parade. Fourth Avenue North and Dewey Street, Foley.

Thursday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — ILICIL Consumer Appreciation Day. Must RSVP by June 14. ILICIL, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, June 20, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Free Nitrate Testing. To get your water tested bring 1/2 cup water in a new plastic bag or clean container. Test results will be given in minutes. Pine Country Bank, 750 County Saturday, June 15, 4-8 p.m. — Scrub Out Breast Can- Road 21, Rice. Contact Amanda Guertin at 320-968cer. Hosted by Ryan Wippler, M.D., CDI Breast Radi- 5300, Ext. 3 or amanda@soilandwater.org with quesologist. Silent auction, appetizers, bean bag tournament tions. and music. Pink attire encouraged. Proceeds benefit the Thursday, June 20, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market.

American Cancer Society. O’Brien’s Pub, 10 E. Main St., Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Rice. Contact Chrissy at 320-229-4615 with questions.

Thursday, June 20, 6-7:30 p.m. — Police Activities Saturday, June 15, 6 p.m. — Foley Community Am- League. Join the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, bassador Program. Foley High School auditorium, 621 Foley Police Department and Rice Police Department for Penn St., Foley. baseball, kickball, arts and crafts and more. Every ThursSunday, June 16, 8 a.m. to noon — Sons of the Ameri- day through June 27. Free. Open to children ages 5-15. can Legion Breakfast. American Legion Post No. 298, Lions Park, 550 Pine St., Foley.

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Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Pageant. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Monday, June 17, 1-2:30 p.m. — Parkinson’s Support 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Group. ILICIL, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Monday, June 17, 6 p.m. — Foley Fun Days 5K Run/ Friday, June 21, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Free Nitrate Walk. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Corner of Dewey Testing. To get your water tested bring 1/2 cup water in a new plastic bag or clean container. Test results will be Street and Broadway Avenue North, Foley. given in minutes. USDA Office, 142nd Ave. W., Foley.

Monday, June 17, 7 p.m. — Rice City Council Meeting. Contact Amanda Guertin at 320-968-5300, Ext. 3 or amanda@soilandwater.org with questions.

Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice.

Tuesday, June 18, 9 a.m. — Benton County Commis- Friday, June 21, 1 p.m. — Sauk Rapids 1958 Annual sioner Meeting. Benton County Administration Build- Class Reunion. Jimmy’s Pour House, 22 Second Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Contact Pat Burski at 320-251-7713 ing, 531 Dewey St., Foley. with questions.

Tuesday, June 18, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Free Nitrate Testing. To get your water tested bring 1/2 cup water in Friday, June 21, 6 p.m. — Rapids River Days Parade. a new plastic bag or clean container. Test results will be Sixth Avenue, Sauk Rapids. given in minutes. Mimbach Fleet Supply, 3355 Quail Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. Contact Amanda Guertin at Saturday, June 22, 8:30 a.m. — Tanner’s Team Founda320-968-5300, Ext. 3 or amanda@soilandwater.org with tion 1K and 5K Walk or Run. Check in begins at 7:15 a.m. Bob Cross Park, Sauk Rapids. questions.

Tuesday, June 18, 4-6 p.m. — Rice Area Farmers Mar- Saturday, June 22, 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Minnesota ket. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Corner of Di- Strongman and Strongwomen Championships. Municipal Park, Sauk Rapids. vision Street North and West Main Street, Rice.

Tuesday, June 18, 5 p.m. — Heavenly Hot Rod Car Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Rapids River Days Food Fest. Municipal Park, Sauk Rapids.

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BY KATE RECHTZIGEL INTERN WRITER

SAUK CENTRE – Being a part of a family that revolved around auto body mechanics, Whitney Woidyla-Wood knew about grit and grime from an early age. However, she did not expect to find herself in the dairy industry until a fondness for dairy cows overtook her heart.

Wo i d y l a - Wo o d , daughter of Robin and Melissa, is a class of 2019 graduate from Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Woidyla-Wood most recently milked cows on a farm near Bowlus which sold its cows May 31. Now, Woidyla-Wood is milking 175 cows on Cory Dahler’s dairy farm in rural Foley.

“On June 16, 2018, I awoke to six calves being born overnight,” said Woidyla-Wood of

an experience last year on the dairy farm near Bowlus. “Needless to say, it was a pretty good day for both me and the calves.”

Woidyla-Wood was raised in a dairy community. Hearing her friends talk about the industry at school and listening to adults have similar conversations motivated Woidyla-Wood to get her hands on a dairy cow. So, the second she saw an open milking spot to fill, she jumped at the employment opportunity.

It was not easy at first, Woidyla-Wood struggled to understand how to walk the cows to the parlor. She did not realize each cow has a different attitude and that she needed to work around the animals’ personalities for them to trust her. With calves, it was hard for her to grasp to be a mother to them.

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ins and outs of a dairy herd. She is now in her third year of milking dairy cows.

“I just love the dairy industry, and I don’t want it to go away,” WoidylaWood said. “I love waking up before everyone else and heading out to the barn to see the cows.”

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“My first memory on a dairy farm was honestly the moment I was thrown into it without being told what to do,” Woidyla-Wood said.

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Celebrating our Dairy Producers!

As we celebrate Dairy Month this June, we applaud our nation’s dedicated dairy farm families and the delicious, nutritious products they bring to the table. Thank You! so it came as no surprise to Woidyla-Wood when she was asked to give advice to other young dairy farmers in her position.

“Follow your dream, and don’t ever give up on it,” she said. “I mean, you can take advice from others, but don’t take the advice too personally.”

Woidyla-Wood’s favorite dairy product is milk which she continues to keep a part of her diet each and every day.

With many late nights and mornings on the farm and relationships with cows, it has made her feel even more satisfied to drink a glass after chores.

“I am out with the cows right now; all sunburnt, dirty and everything,” Woidyla-Wood said.

Woidyla-Wood believes it is important to understand the true story PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER behind each and every Whitney Woidyla-Wood checks on the herd prior to evening milking June 5 in Foley.

Woidyla-Wood has over three glass of milk. And, even years of experience working on a farm prior to starting with Cory Dahler’s operation. though she may not realize, Woidyla-Wood puts a face to dairy while also keeping her story real.

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to continue working at one. Her passion for the industry is reflected outside of working hours as well. This year WoidylaWood is also dairy ambassador for Morrison County where she represents dairy farmers and shares her dairy story.

From the early mornings and late nights spent in the barn, Woidyla-Wood rolls with the punches each day and strives to give 100 percent in dairying.

“I never really know what I’m going to get into that day, but I thoroughly enjoy the work that I am doing,” Woidyla-Wood said.

Woidyla-Wood sees the future of dairy progressing toward immigrant labor because help is hard to find. She said there will also be more technology implemented as farms continue to expand and become more efficient.

Wo i d y l a - Wo o d hopes to continue to be a constant part of the dairy industry and turn around attitudes toward small farms while keeping her relationship with cows meaningful and at the constant forefront of her heart.

“I hope to own a dairy farm of my very own one day with Red and White Holsteins and of course a parlor,” Woidyla-Wood said.

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mayor Kurt Hunstiger.

Businesses such as Jupiter Moon Ice Cream and Impressions Photo Booth will participate in the celebration.

“We are excited to officially kick-off our new branch with a grand opening event,” said Brandon Kuschel, St. Cloud Financial branch manager. “We have received a warm welcome into the Sauk Rapids community and could not be happier to be here.”

The decision for St. Cloud Financial to build a branch in Sauk Rapids was the opportunity to expand branch access

to members living in the area as well as to join a thriving community fueled by the spirit of local business and partnership.

“Sauk Rapids is a perfect fit for our mission, full of a rich history and shared vision of working together to strengthen our community,” said Jed A. Meyer, St. Cloud Financial president and chief executive officer.

In honor of the grand opening, St. Cloud Financial is offering product promotions for people to save money either in loans or deposits. There is also an opportunity to win a grand prize drawing

for a $2,000 trip voucher by stopping into the Sauk Rapids branch throughout June.

St. Cloud Financial announced a merger with Starcor Credit Union May 30. Final regulatory approval is anticipated in the coming months.

Starcor has two Minnesota branch locations in Becker and Albertville, and will continue to operate as is until the merger is finalized. St. Cloud Financial has four branch locations in St. Cloud, Sartell, and Sauk Rapids.

Feld publishes second novel “A Soldier’s Final Journey” follows characters in Korean War

SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids resident Gerry Feld’s newest historical fiction novel, “A Soldier’s Final Journey,” was released June 3. The book is based on the Korean War. The story follows many of the characters from Feld’s first novel, “A Journey into War,” as the individuals are called back for military service as the Korean War heats up. As in the first novel, Feld continually brings the story line back to Minnesota, allowing readers to see how the war has affected every American.

Feld, who spent two years writing the literature, will be selling and signing books from Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, at the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud during the center’s World War II living history encampment and June 22 from noon until 2 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble store in St. Cloud.

“A Soldier’s Final Journey” is the second of five planned books in the Kenrude Family series. The book was self-published with IngramSpark Publishing.

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NEWS

Classmates reunite after 40 years

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity May 27 0244 hrs: Officers received a complaint of a homeowner’s garage opening while they were sleeping on the 900 block of Fifth Street South. Homeowner said there was no one outside and officers gave the complainant advice on how to reprogram the garage door opener.

May 29 0708 hrs: Officers were dispatched for a fallen tree branch at the intersection of Seventh Street North and Seventh Avenue North. Officers notified public works and the branch was removed.

May 30 0132 hrs: Officers located two people sleeping in a park off of River Avenue North. The officers informed them there was no overnight camping permitted, and they left the area.

Incidents: 59 traffic stops, 25 various calls, 23 suspicious, 13 assists, 12 animals, 11 medicals, 9 welfare checks, 8 vehicles, 7 accidents, 7 property, 7 ordinances, 6 disturbances, 5 civil, 5 domestics, 4 child, 4 thefts, 4 parking, 4 driving, 3 911, 3 alarms, 3 predatory offender registries, 2 utility problems, 2 deaths, 2 suicidal persons, 2 human services reports, 2 permits, 2 warrants, 2 disputes and 2 fires.

Rice Police Department activity May 30 1625 hrs: Officers received a school bus stop arm violation. Officers spoke with the driver of the suspect vehicle and issued a citation.

Incidents: 13 traffic stops, 11 various calls, 9 assists, 4 animals and 2 criminal damage to property.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Proposals will be received by the City Administrator of the City of Sauk Rapids at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids MN 56379, until 11:a.m. on Tuesday the 18th day of June, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for consideration by the City Council at their next regular meeting.

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 7, 2017 MORTGAGOR: Travis Gary Vogt and Amy Vogt, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 17, 2017 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 421589.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Suntrust Bank. Dated August 10, 2018 Recorded August

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BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ross Olson, City Administrator City of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Publish: Sauk Rapids Herald June 1 and 8, 2019 R-22-2B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 15, 2018, as Document No. 431149.

And thereafter assigned to: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated March 28, 2019 Recorded April 1, 2019, as Document No. 434897.

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: 100109800003421659 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1027 Garden Brook Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190362300

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 2, Garden Brook, Benton County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $168,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $176,955.22 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part

thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family

dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 27, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N T AT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: May 7, 2019 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated September 14, 2015, executed by John A. Jankowski, a single adult, as Mortgagor, to Liberty Bank Minnesota, successor in interest to Liberty Savings Bank, fsb, as Mortgagee, and filed for record September 16, 2015, as Document No. 411783, in the Office of the County Recorder of Benton County, Minnesota.

The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land.

2. The Mortgage has not been assigned.

3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $79,650.00.

4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.

5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.

6. At the date of this Notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $75,416.74.

7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed,

and the land located in Benton County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot One (1), Block Three (3), Scenic View Plat Three, Benton County, Minnesota.

Together with the benefit of the easements for ingress, egress and utilities over Lot Five (5), Block Three (3), Scenic View Plat Three, the common area, as described in Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, recorded at Document No. 161719 will be sold by the County Sheriff of Benton County, Minnesota, at public auction on June 27, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, located at 581 Highway 23, Foley, Minnesota .

8. To the best of Mortgagee’s information, the property being foreclosed has a property address of 738 Eighth Street North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379, and has tax parcel identification number 190239100.

9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale.

10. The property must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on December 27, 2019, provided the Mortgagor has not reinstated the Mortgage under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.30 or redeemed the property under

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11. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. THE PURPOSE OF THIS C O M M U N I C AT I O N IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB Benjamin B. Bohnsack (#0319399) Rinke Noonan Suite 300 US Bank Plaza 1015 W. St. Germain St. P.O. Box 1497 St. Cloud, MN 56302 (320) 251-6700 (320) 656-3500 fax Our File No. 22118-0200 Bbohnsack@RinkeNoonan. com Attorneys for Mortgagee R-19-6B

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on June 20, 2019 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Dale Vannurden and Allen Vannurden requesting a variance to allow a feedlot that is 534ft from a non-feedlot residence (660ft required), 100ft from an existing feedlot (660ft required) and has a feedlot structure 48ft from a property line (80ft required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 9.14.3 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: NW1/4 and part of the SW1/4, Section 19, Graham Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:25 p.m. on June 20, 2019.

2. 7:10 p.m. Daniel Jurkovics requesting a variance to expand an existing legal non-conforming house that is 47ft from the road (63ft required) and 60ft from the ordinary high water mark (100ft required) in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 7.4.3(e), 7S5.21, 7S6.1 and 11.5.1. The property is described as follows: Lot 17, Oehrlein’s Point, Section 11, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:50 p.m. on June 20, 2019.

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

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Minden Township/City of Sauk Rapids Orderly Annexation Area PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

You are invited to attend a public hearing on Thursday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 250 Summit Avenue North to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT Minden Township/City of Sauk Rapids Orderly Annexation Board PURPOSE To consider an amendment to the Ordinance that regulates the installation of large scale solar projects in the annexation area.

Please contact Sauk Rapids Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application.

Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald Saturday, June 8, 2019.

R-23-1B BENTON COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 474 ADOPTION OF THE BENTON COUNTY 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

City of Sauk Rapids Public Notice continued on pg. 19

WHEREAS, the Benton County Department of Development instituted proceedings to amend the Benton County Ordinance 393; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 6 Parks shall supersede the Benton County Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan what was adopted on November 19, 2002; and, WHEREAS, on, May 7, 2019 and May 11, 2019, Notice of Public Hearing and intent to amend Benton County Ordinance at the Benton County Planning Commission was published in the official newspaper of the county; and, WHEREAS, on May 23, 2019, the Benton County Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the changes; and, WHEREAS, on, May 21, 2019 and May 25, 2019, Notice of Public Hearing and intent to amend Benton County Ordinance at the Benton County Board of Commissioners meeting was published in the official newspaper of the county; and, WHEREAS, on June 4, 2019, the Benton County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and approved the proposed ordinance amendments; and, NOW PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED

BY MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 394.23, THE BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORDAINS: The ordinance adopted is too lengthy to be published in its entirety. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection at the Benton County Department of Development.

The following is a summary of Ordinance #474, amending Ordinance #393 and replacing the Benton County Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan that was adopted on November 19, 2002: The Benton County 2040 Comprehensive Plan is an update of the 2006 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is updated to reflect the anticipated and desired growth in Benton County to ensure it develops with a common vision that balances the needs of those who live, work and play in Benton County. In addition, the Plan introduces a Park Chapter that replaces the Benton County Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan.

Approved and adopted by the Benton County Board of Commissioners this 4th day of June in the year of 2019.

The full document can be viewed on Benton County’s website www.benton.mn.us or by visiting the Department of Development office located at the Government Center, 531 Dewey St, Foley, MN 56329.

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PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: 05-PR-19-1012

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 21, 2019 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 21, 2019 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Warren Peschl, Ed Popp, Steve Heinen, Spencer Buerkle and Jake Bauerly present. Call to order by Chair Bauerly was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Popp/Peschl unanimous to approve the amended agenda—add items: 1) CEDS priorities; and 2) authorize Commissioner travel to Washington, D.C. for Transportation Alliance/ Highway 23 Coalition trip.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Heinen/Buerkle unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2019 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of May 6, 2019 as written; 3) approve Resolution 2019-#12, supporting DNR grant application by the Benton County Snowmobile Club, and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve updated Data Practices resolution (Resolution 2019#13) and policies for officeholder changes and county reorganizations, and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) accept and file VSO quarterly report; 6) approve Purchase Money Security Agreement for S.C.O.R.E. Grant—City of Foley—for one 72” Virnig V50 Skeleton Tine Grapple, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve Applications for MN Lawful Gambling, with resolution (Resolution 2019-#14), for Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club to hold a raffle and to sell pull-tabs at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 1410 – 3rd Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, on the consecutive days of July 30, 2019 through August 4, 2019, and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve renewal applications for County Combination On-Sale, Off-Sale & Sunday Sale Liquor Licenses for the period July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020—Jack & Jim’s Inc., Rumors Bar & Grill Inc., Rollies LLC, and Wapicada Golf Course; approve renewal application for County Combination On-Sale & Sunday Sale Liquor License for the period July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020— Henry’s Catering, and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve renewal application for County Combination On-Sale, Off-Sale & Sunday Sale Liquor License for the period June 1, 2019-May 31, 2020— Goodfella’s Bar & Grill—and authorize the Chair to sign; 10) approve addendum to Joint Powers Agreement with Sherburne County for the Regional Criminal Tracking and Analysis Group—RCTAG—and authorize the Chair to sign; and 11) approve 3.2 beer license for St. Lawrence Church for the annual church bazaar—July 4, 2019.

A public hearing to consider a local option sales tax for transportation was opened at 9:06 AM. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, reported that the Board has discussed this issue at multiple meetings; public open houses were held in Sauk Rapids and Foley, with about six members of the public attending each event. Byrd noted that Benton County would need an additional $6 million a year, for the next ten years, to address all the needs for the county’s 450 miles of roadway (county roads and state aid roads). He explained that a University of MN Extension study estimated that the sales tax for transportation could generate about $1.9 million each year; the study also showed that 30% of that revenue would be generated by nonresidents of the county. No one from the public was present to address the County Board on this issue; the public hearing

right-of-ways pursuant to ordinance number 2019-1.

Notify one of the Town board officers before initiating the Excavation or Obstruction, so that proper warning signs can be installed to warn the public.

Obtain permit from the Town Clerk or town board officer.

Pay all costs associated with Restoring right-of-way to the same condition that existed before the excavation Minn.R.7819.1100.supd.1.

The board may deny a permit request if the applicant has failed to pay any other amounts due as a result of previous Excavations or Obstructions. The board may also deny a permit if they determine the denial is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD MAY AMEND THIS DOCUMENT BY RESOLUTION AND SUCH AMENDMENT SHALL GO INTO EFFECT 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESOLUTION IS PASSED. R-23-1B was closed at 9:10 AM. Buerkle commented “...I feel there is enough good things in here...we should go ahead with this... other counties are doing this...you’re paying it when you go across county lines anyway...perhaps we can get some levy reduction...I’m hoping some day we can see a little bit of reduction in the wheelage tax or something too...” Peschl spoke of the need to invest in local road projects. Byrd pointed out that about one-half of the counties in the state have adopted the sales tax. He presented a proposed resolution which, if adopted, would establish a one-half percent tax applied to taxable sales collected by the state and distributed to the county; the resolution identifies specific projects that the tax would be used for. Byrd indicated that nearly $35 million of road construction projects have been identified; the sales tax stays in place until all identified projects have been funded. Peschl/ Popp to adopt Resolution 2019-#15, a resolution to establish a local option sales tax of one-half percent, to be used on the listed road construction projects, and authorize the Chair to sign. Byrd stated that the next step will be Board discussion on a five-year capital improvement plan, identifying what years these projects are to be constructed. Monty Headley, County Administrator, noted that the soonest the tax could be implemented would be October 1st. Peschl amended his motion to include implementation of the tax, effective October 1, 2019. Popp stated his agreement with the amended motion.

The amended motion carried unanimously. Popp suggested that future discussions include the possibility of bonding for projects.

Engineer’s Report: 1) back to full staff in engineering department; 2) CSAH 8 coming out of St. Cloud by the transfer station—concerns if pavement will last until 2021 when Federal funds are available, may need to do some interim minor patching; 3) request for Committee of the Whole to discuss two policies- cost participation policy and road ditch maintenance policy; and 4) Little Rock Lake drawdown going forward—plans are in place to build up the roadway during the August drawdown.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:24 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:44 AM. Bob Cornelius, Human Services Director, requested Board approval to request an evaluation of the Human Services Office Support Specialist position for possible reclassification. He outlined a number of changes to the position since the last class and comp study which was completed in 2008.

Buerkle commented “...we have the class and comp study as an agenda item just a little bit later...perhaps wait for that discussion...we don’t want a piecemeal thing...” Cornelius stated his agreement to tabling this item to the Board meeting in June if allowable. Buerkle/Heinen unanimous to table this item until after the class and comp discussion on today’s agenda.

Administrator Headley reported that Mark Hanson, the CEDS (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy) Coordinator for Central MN Jobs and Training, has asked the four-member counties to identify their top four CEDS priorities from the listing of eleven priority areas identified in the CEDS; this prioritization will help the CEDS Board determine where to focus its efforts. Board consensus on the top four CEDS priorities of Labor Force, Business Growth, Broadband and Transportation.

Decedent.

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 8, 2019, at 8:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 615 MN-23, Foley, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Angela L. Nelson, whose address is 1553 6th Ave. North, St. Cloud, MN 56303, as Personal Representative of the Estate of the decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court

prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representatives will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is further given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes 524.3-801) all creditors against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: June 5, 2019

BY THE COURT /s/ Robert J. Raupp Judge of District Court Dated: June 5, 2019 Cheryl L. Woehler Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Jolene R. Schley Quinlivan & Hughes 1740 West St. Germain Street St. Cloud, MN 56301 Attorney License No: 0353619 Telephone: (320) 251-1414 FAX: (320) 251-1415 Email: jschley@quinlivan.com R-23-2B

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Headley presented the draft 2020 budget calendar and budget development guidelines; formal approval of these documents will be requested at the June 4th County Board meeting. He noted that the budget process for 2020 will follow the same process used in past years (i.e. base budget development, policy issue requests, adoption of proposed 2020 budget/levy, Truth in Taxation hearing, and final 2020 budget/ levy adoption). Buerkle commented “...when we go into these budget deliberations...we’ve added a one-half percent sales tax...we’ve added wheelage tax...we’ve added extra staff... first year buildup at East Gate...probably going to do a class and comp study...the total of that is about $1.6 million...if that was all on the levy, it would be about an 8% levy...keep that in mind...don’t let it get out of hand...it’s still out of the pockets of Benton County residents...”

Buerkle/Peschl unanimous to conduct a closed meeting of the County Board (at 9:58 AM), pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.03, Subdivision 1, to consider strategy for labor negotiations.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:50 AM. The next item on the agenda was Board consideration of authorizing a classification and compensation study. Headley noted that David Drown & Associates is a very competent, experienced provider of these kinds of services; the request would be to complete the study sometime during 2020, with potential implementation in 2021. Headley stated that the study cost proposed by David Drown & Associates is $63,200; this includes a full study and rewriting of all job descriptions.

Bauerly asked if the price includes a benefits study as well as pay. Tessia Melvin from David Drown & Associates clarified that benefits would be included in the cost; however, they will ask that the study be limited to specific benefits. Motion by Popp to move forward with a class and comp study by David Drown & Associates in the year 2020. Second by Heinen for discussion. Heinen inquired about setting a date when the study should be complete. Headley stated that, ideally, the study would be done in time for 2021 budget decisions (done by the end of August 2020). Heinen asked if the motion maker was agreeable to including this language in his motion. Popp stated he does not favor including a deadline as he would not want to start the study until labor negotiations are done. The motion on the floor carried unanimously.

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

Under Commissioner Concerns, Peschl/Popp unanimous to authorize out-of-state travel for Commissioner Bauerly to Washington, D.C. for the Transportation Alliance and Highway 23 Coalition Trip in June.

Buerkle/Peschl unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: June 5, Highway Issues/Boundary Line Commission Issues.

Chair Bauerly adjourned the meeting at 11:22 AM. A Jake Bauerly, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-23-1B

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Twins target future power early in draft While many Twins fans were looking forward to the start of the 2019 MLB draft because it meant the major league club could potentially add top-tier free agents without draft compensation, it also marks an exciting time for fans who are interested in by ANDY THAYER the future of the organization. Sports Columnist The first two rounds of the draft took place Monday, and the Twins selected two hitters with big-time power and a pitcher with a track record of dominating hitters. For a team that is leading the majors in home runs, runs scored and run differential, it is clear the organizational focus has shifted to getting thunder in the lineup, generating instant offense and preventing opposing hitters from putting the ball in play.

With the first-round pick (13th overall), the Twins selected third baseman and shortstop Keoni Cavaco out of Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, Calif. Cavaco rocketed up draft boards this spring after a growth spurt and a strong senior season allowed him to dramatically exceed expectations.

Because he came out of nowhere this spring, the scouting industry seems to be somewhat split on Cavaco. However, there is no denying his loud tools – this kid has power and speed in spades. Videos of majestic Cavaco bombs are a mere Google search away, Twins fans. Scouts have mixed opinions on his swing; I have seen some writeups saying he can step in the bucket from time-to-time and that he swings and misses to a concerning degree against lesser competition, but I have also seen scouts rave about his moonshots onto the rocks in centerfield at Angel Stadium in Anaheim against top-notch prep pitchers. Cavaco is the very definition of a boomor-bust prospect, but the sky is the limit for this kid.

In the competitive balance round, the Twins took slugging outfielder Matt Wallner out of Southern Mississippi 39th overall. Wallner (originally from Forest Lake) is an imposing lefty, and he set the all-time record for home runs at Southern Miss. According to scouting reports, he produces plenty of loft and was a natural selection for an organization focused on things like launch angle and exit velocity. As with most power hitters, the concern with Wallner is plate discipline. He showed a tendency to chase pitches out of the zone at Southern Miss, but that was likely a direct byproduct of trying to showcase his power while pitchers were trying to avoid throwing him strikes at all costs. Wallner also has a cannon for an arm (he has been clocked as high as 97 mph off the mound), and he should be able to use that to his advantage as a corner outfielder.

Finally, the Twins selected Matt Canterino of Rice with the 54th overall pick of the second round. Canterino is a right-handed power pitcher who posted a 2.81 ERA for the Owls this season while serving as their de facto ace. Opposing batters hit only .199 against Canterino this year, and his plus breaking ball (knuckle curve) will give him a chance to make an impact at the big league level. According to ESPN’s Keith Law, he has a very rough delivery that will make it hard for him to remain a starter, but even if he projects as a solid reliever, that is solid value for a second-round pick. Canterino comes from a high three-quarter arm slot that allows him to get downward plane on his pitches, and he increased his strikeout rate and velocity (90-96 mph on his fastball) in each of his three years at Rice.

It is obvious the Twins are no longer targeting hitters whose primary skills are putting the ball in play and playing defense. Likewise, the team’s pitching philosophy is no longer to throw strikes and let the defense work behind you. The Derek Falvey, Thad Levine, Rocco Baldelli Twins are trying to hit the ball out of the park on offense and blow you away on the mound. It took a few years to see these changes manifest themselves in the big league product, but a quick glimpse at the MLB standings clearly shows what an impact the shift in organizational philosophy has made to the quality of the on-field product. The days of the piranhas are long gone, and I am all for it. Bring on the power.

SPORTS

Austing earns all-America honors Named to allcentral region team ST. CLOUD – St. Cloud State University senior pitcher Dominic Austing, of Sauk Rapids, has been named to the 2019 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association NCAA Division All-America team as an honorable mention selection.

Austing becomes the 15th St. Cloud State University baseball player to gain allAmerica honors during their career, and this marks the 22nd time an SCSU player has gained

Austing established a new team record with 291 career strikeouts to go along with a 25-4 career record and a 2.83 career ERA during his time at SCSU all-America status.

Austing was selected to three all-central region first teams this spring (National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, American Baseball Coaches Association and DII Conference Commissioners Association). Austing gained consensus all-region notice in 2018 and is a twotime all-NSIC selections for the Huskies.

Austing capped a

sterling collegiate career with an 8-0 record in 2019. He posted a 1.79 ERA along with a teamleading 83 strikeouts in 65.1 innings of work. He allowed only 13 earned runs this spring and established a new team record with 291 career strikeouts to go along with a 25-4 career record and a 2.83 career ERA during his time at SCSU. SCSU’s Mathew Meyer (first base), Jordan

Joseph (shortstop) and Mitch Mallek (outfield) all earned NCBWA All-Central Region Honorable Mention notice in 2019.

As a team, SCSU owned a 4114 overall record in 2019. This marked the fifth consecutive season SCSU has gained an NCAA tournament bid and the team’s ninth NCAA bid since 2010.

This marked the seventh time in team history (and the seventh time since 2010) that the Huskies have won 40-plus games in a season – all under the direction of head coach Pat Dolan.

Registration is open for Minnesota Senior Games Event takes place Aug. 1-4 in St. Cloud area ST. CLOUD – Minnesota Senior Games is an athletic competition with over 20 events for athletes age 50 and better. The games were last hosted in St. Cloud in 2016, and there were over 600 athletes who took part. This year, the Minnesota Senior Games are back in St. Cloud and bigger than ever before, thanks to the title sponsor

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Do you play a mean round of golf? Are you an avid runner? Can you hold your own on the pickleball court? This could be the perfect opportunity to put your skills to the test, challenge other athletes to perform their best and have a little fun along the way. Events are broken out by age group and take place all over central Minnesota.

“The Minnesota Senior Games is a great event that combines athletic competition with comradery,” said Dana

Randt, sports and special events manager at the St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and chair of the 2019-20 Minnesota Senior Games.

“Open to all different age groups and skill levels, there is a fit for everyone.

Whether you’ve been an athlete your whole life or want to try something new, it is never too late to get in the game.”

The Minnesota Senior Games event is a member of the National Senior Games Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to motivating active adults

to lead healthy lifestyles through the senior games movement. Though 2019 is not a national qualifying year, it is an opportunity to practice events in the competition environment in preparation for the qualifying year in 2020, which will also take place in St. Cloud.

Registration is open until July 26, and dayof registration is not available. To learn more or register online visit http://www.mnseniorgames.com.

The games are free for the public to watch.

girls track and field

Girls track season ends at sections Relay teams compete in Willmar

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice High School girls track and field team had one final shot at getting athletes to the state tournament June 1 as the four relay teams competed in the final day of the Section 8AA meet at Willmar High School in Willmar. While the team fell short of state, head coach Loren Finlayson said the team had a good season overall.

“It was a season of growth,” Finlayson said.

“Hopefully the seniors will leave feeling good about their track and field experience as that is always the goal. For the

underclassmen, we have spent time on what they can do to improve for next season. The team was great, always striving to do their best, always stepping up to meet whatever challenges they were presented with.”

The 4x100 meter relay team of Aneleise Martinson, Justus Floren, Maggie Fernholz and Ezigbo Ugochukwu came in 13th with a time of 53.34 seconds. Martinson, Bailey Roscoe, Maggie Fernholz and Ugochukwu competed as a team for the 4x200, placing 12th with a time of 1:55.13. The 4x400 team of Tessa Fernholz, Addison Bemboom, Ugochukwu and Roscoe

placed 12th with a time of 4:26.55. The 4x800 team of Brynn Karasch, Maria Kost, Ava Juntunen-Novak and Tessa Fernholz came in 15th with a time of 11:05.64.

“I don’t think anyone is satisfied with our finish in the conference or section, but I do believe we have a group of girls willing to work to improve on that,” Finlayson said. “I’m excited to see what the future holds.”

Overall team rankings: 1. Alexandria 155, 2.

Willmar 83.33, 3. Rocori 76, 4. Brainerd 75.5, 5. Moorhead 67, 6. Monticello 50, 7. Foley 41, 8. Thief River Falls 38.33, 9. Bemidji 26, 10. Fergus Falls 25.33, 11.

Little Falls 25, 12. Detroit Lakes 12.5, 13. Sartell 10, 14. Apollo 6, 14. Becker 6, 16. SRR 3 and 17. Tech 2.

“The team was great, always striving to do their best, always stepping up to meet whatever challenges they were presented with.”

- Loren Finlayson

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Sauk Rapids-Rice graduates continue athletics in college

boys track and field

Boys track, field places in three events SRR falls short of state appearance

Mat Meyer

Kristen Petron

Jeremy Thorson

Tessa Voss

Hayli Marquette

Lucas Bentrud

Bjorn Hanson

Paige Sunstrom

Marcus Santillana took eighth in the same event with a time of 42.67.

The 4x800 relay team of Jack O’Brien, Cade Milton-BaumgardBY ANNA HINKEMEYER ner, DeAndre Jackson and Jared Bentrud took STAFF WRITER eighth with a time of The end of the 2019 8:57.13.

300 hurdles – 5. Weseason for the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School ber 41.76 and 8. Santillana 4x100 – 11. Cole Ritboys track and field team 42.67. ten, Tayton Philavahn, Kyle is somber but includes Conway and Austin Jansky celebrated accomplish- 46.33. 4x800 – O’Brien, ments after the comple- Milton-Baumgardner, Jacktion of the Section 8AA son and Bentrud 8:57.13. track and field meet June Overall team rank1 at Willmar High School ings: 1. Moorhead 132, 2.

Alexandria 100, 3. Brainerd in Willmar.

The team had three 61, 4. Apollo 59, 5. Willmar placings at the section 57, 6. Bemidji 52, 7. Becker 8. Rocori 39, 9. Foley 29, meet but none qualified 46, 10. Sartell 28, 11. Detroit to advance to state com- Lakes 27, 11. Tech 27, 13. petition. Spencer Weber Thief River Falls 17, 14. Fertook fifth in the 300 me- gus Falls 10, 15. Monticello ter hurdles with a time 8, 16. SRR 6 and 17. Little of 41.76 seconds, and Falls 4.

amateur baseball

Cyclones claim season opening win Cordell Lazer

Sam Patton

Emma Mader

Sydney Plemel

Sluggers defeat Brainerd 14-10

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Twelve graduates of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School continued their athletic careers at the collegiate level during the spring season.

Mat Meyer, son of Joseph and Amy, is a first baseman and catcher for the St. Cloud State University baseball team, where he batted a .354 average with 74 hits, 52 runs 11 doubles and seven home runs this season. In the field, he holds a sterling .998 fielding percentage.

He was selected to the 2019 Google Cloud NCAA Division II Academic All-District First Team. He is a 2014 SRRHS graduate.

Kristen Petron, daughter of John and Pam, is a mid distance runner for the Bemidji State University track and field team. She specializes in the 600, 800 and 1000 meter runs and the 4x1600 relay. Petron set personal records this spring. She clocked 5 minutes, 3.10 seconds in the 1500 meter at the Cobber Dual May 4 in Moorhead, and 12.07.40 in the 3000 Steeplechase at the Ron Masanz Classic April 27 in Moorhead. She is a 2016 SRRHS graduate.

Jeremy Thorson, son of Philip and Robin, is a pitcher for the University of Minnesota-Duluth baseball team. He pitched 14.2 innings this season with 16 hits, 17 runs and 17 strikeouts, which earned him a 7.98 ERA and a .750 fielding percentage. He is a 2015 SRRHS graduate.

Tessa Voss, daughter of Tim

Voss and Kevin and Tracey Weber, is a vaulter for the Minnesota State University-Mankato track and field team. She is a 2015 graduate of SRRHS. Hayli Marquette, daughter of April, is a sprinter for the St. Olaf College track and field team. She took 15th in the long jump with a distance of 4.81 meters in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference indoor championships Feb. 21-23 in Northfield. She also placed 15th in the 400 hurdles with a time of 1:11.12 in the MIAC outdoor championships May 10-11 in St. Paul. She is a 2015 SRRHS graduate.

Lucas Bentrud, son of Dave and Beth, is a pitcher for the Bethel University baseball team. He is a 2016 SRRHS graduate.

Bjorn Hanson, son of Erik and Denise, is a member of the Augustana University baseball team, where he earned a .321 batting average with 17 hits and 11 runs this season. He also holds a 1.00 fielding percentage across 15 games. He is a 2017 SRRHS graduate.

Paige Sunstrom, daughter of John and Nancy, is a distance runner for the Augustana University track and field team. Sunstrom set personal records this spring. She clocked 10:44.98 in the 3000 meter at the Ted Nelson Classic Feb. 3 in Mankato, and 18:41.53 in the 5000 at the South Dakota State University Classic Feb. 9-10 in Brookings, S.D. She is a 2017 SRRHS graduate.

Cordell Lazer, son of Sue Henkemeyer and Mike Lazer, is

a pitcher for the St. Cloud Technical and Community College. He pitched 10.1 innings this season with 13 hits, eight runs, three walks and eight strikeouts, earning a 5.23 ERA. He is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.

Sam Patton, daughter of Cheryl and Shawn, is a pitcher for the St. Cloud Technical and Community College. She pitched 189 innings this season with 181 strikeouts, 256 hits, 64 walks and a 4.48 ERA. She is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.

Emma Mader, daughter of Kelly and Lori, is a sprinter for the Hamline University track and field team. Mader competed in the 800 meter run May 4 in St. Paul, earning 24th with a time of 2 minutes 30 seconds. She also helped the 4x800 relay team to fourth place with a time of 9:38.92 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference outdoor championships May 10 in St. Paul. She is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.

Sydney Plemel, daughter of Merrin and Patrick, is a member of the College of St. Scholastica softball team where she had 13 hits and 14 runs this season with a .260 batting average. She also has a .892 fielding percentage. She is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.

If readers are aware of a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduation competing in college or advanced level athletics who is not on this list, contact anna@saukherald. com. Athletes are listed in the newspaper following each season of their respective high school sport.

The Sauk Rapids Cyclones came into the season red hot and motivated as they hosted the Brainerd Bees June 2 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. The Cyclones blew passed the Bees, winning its home and season opener 14-10.

The Cyclones were scheduled to play against the St. Augusta Gussies in a road game June 5, but the game was canceled. The team will travel to take on the Bees in competition at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in Brainerd.

“The game went well overall in that we won,” said Paul Schlangen, head coach. “Our veteran guys got to shake the rust off, and we got to see some of our new guys in action. The defense played well which helps any time you want to be competitive.”

SR eased into the game with a slow first inning, but came back with incredible determination in the second inning where they circulated through their entire batting order and then some. The Cyclones put up seven runs, one each from Luis Massa, Bjorn Hanson, Tyler Bjork, Schlangen, Bryan Freytes, Mitch Loegering and Matt Johnson.

The bats were active again in the fourth inning, where the Cyclones added six runs from Massa, Hanson, David Kroger, Bjork, Schlangen and Freytes.

Bjork put up the final Cyclones run in the eighth inning.

Cordell Lazer pitched the game for the Cyclones.

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SPORTS

Ending with Meyer caps off softball career at all-star game

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Staci Meyer has been a leader on the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School softball diamond throughout her career, encouraging others and putting her best effort forward for the team as a team captain.

PHOTOS BY MARK KLAPHAKE “This was my fifth Staci Meyer races around the bases during a Sauk Rapids- year with the team, and Rice softball game this spring. Meyer earned a spot on the 2019 Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association All- all the girls respected me and valued my opinion Star Game which will take place June 9 in Mankato. which was nice,” Meyer said. “The girls listened well and were responsive.

GOT AN OLDER CAR, VAN OR SUV? They were all there to Do the humane thing. work hard.”

Meyer boasts a .478 batting average with 33 hits and five RBIs this season. Her stats and Donate it to the Humane Society. leadership on the team earned her a spot in the You’ll be supporting the nation’s largest and most effective animal 2019 Minnesota Fastpitch protection organization, seeking a humane world for people and Coaches’ Association animals alike.

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2019 BENTON COUNTY RESIDENTS RURAL AMNESTY DAYS Get rid of your household waste for little or no charge at the County drop-off site to help with your summer clean-up activities

WHERE & WHEN Sauk Rapids/Rice High School Parking Lot Enter from Cty Rd 1 to 1835 Osauka Rd NE

Saturday, June 15th, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ITEMS ACCEPTED Appliances: • 1 free per residence • Additional units: $30 each Tires: (auto & light truck only) NO TIRES ON RIMS • 4 auto & light truck off-rim tires free per VEHICLE** o Additional tires $3.00 each o Maximum 10 tires per vehicle** Furniture: (mattress/box spring, couch, chair etc) • 1 piece free per residence o Additional pieces: $5.00 each TV’s / Computers: • 1 free per residence o Additional units: $30 each Motor Vehicle & Rechargeable Batteries • Free Demolition Waste: (wood, building debris, etc) • 1 cu. yd free per residence o Additional material: $5.00/cu. yd Scrap Metal: (pipe, wire, sheet/cast iron, etc.)

• Free • Bike frames and all other tire rims must have tires/tubes removed • All motors must have gas and oil drained

TYPES OF ITEM NOT ACCEPTED • Ammonia-held AC units • Business/Commercial/Medical wastes • Fluorescent Bulbs/Ballasts • Gas refrigerators • Household Waste (Garbage) • Household or other hazardous waste • Mercury-held products • Office equipment • Oil and Oil Filters • Paints/Stains/Thinners/Sealers • Poisons/Pesticides/Agricultural waste • Pressurized tanks • Recyclables • Snowmobile tracks • Tires on rims • TRACTOR TIRES** • Whole vehicle hulks • Yard waste Note: Site Personnel have FINAL say on pricing & what items are acceptable for drop off & potential fees.

For disposal options or more information on the events call Benton County Dept. of Development at 320-968-5065

Watch for second event coming in September. **Note policy changes for tires

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and not have much down time, but I want to see how the volleyball season goes first.”

Meyer has been playing softball from the time she was in bam-bam ball.

For her, softball has always been about the slow pace and the competitiveness.

“It’s individual but also has the team aspect,” Meyer said. “Everyone has their job on the field and needs to do it well in order for the team to be successful.”

While the high school team is a higher level of competition than prior years, Meyer has

enjoyed the team atmosphere much more than before.

“We are always cheering and having fun, goofing around and sharing all these inside jokes,” Meyer said. “Since I have been involved, my teammates have been the best aspect to softball. They are always behind me, and it’s such a high energy group. We tented out on the softball field once after our season ended and had a big barbecue. It was so fun spending time with the girls that way and knowing I have made some of my best friends through softball.”

June 9, at Caswell Park in North Mankato. The game will take place at either 3:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.

On top of that, Meyer also earned Second Team All-State honors for her season.

“Staci is the third player in three years that Sauk Rapids-Rice has had in the all-star game,” said Ken Karna, head coach. “Staci was our leader on and off the field this year, and it will be great to have her represent our program.”

Meyer is excited to participate and represent SRR as one of 22 girls competing at the AAA level.

“It will be fun to play with some of the girls I have been playing against throughout my high school career,” Meyer said. “That should be a great experience. I am honored I got nominated, just to know that whoever nominated me sees me as a role model.

It was definitely unexpected.”

Meyer’s senior season capped off a stellar career at Sauk RapidsRice. This year, she had only three errors defensively and improved on Staci Meyer keeps her eye on home plate during a aspects of the game.

“Staci moved to the softball game earlier this year. Meyer played second left side of the plate last base for the Storm. year to become a slap hitter,” Karna said. “Her stats for the season show how hard she worked at this. Not only was she a leader offensively, but as captain, she led our defense throughout the season.”

In addition to the state honors, Meyer also earned all-conference for the Central Lakes Conference and all-section for Section 8AAA. This fall, Meyer will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Stout where she has plans to compete in volleyball.

“I think the all-star game will be a great opportunity to see what that next level is,” Meyer said. “I am trying to decide if I am going to play two sports in college, so maybe that will help lead that decision. Softball has always been fun for me, and sports in gen- Staci Meyer gets ready to run off in a Storm softball eral has been my home game this spring. Meyer had 33 hits and batted .478 for and my stress relief. I Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. like to always be moving

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Eagles survive the Storm

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Athletes earn coveted awards Meyer sole all-section, all-state honoree

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice spring athletes made noise in Central Lakes Conference and section competitions this season, making for a strong list of all-conference and all-section honorees.

The baseball team had four all-conference athletes – Cole Fuecker, Tyler Hemker, Trygve Hanson and Brady Posch.

Staci Meyer, Maddie Fuls and Mady Boettcher were named all-conference for the softball team, PHOTOS BY MIKE KOSIK along with three honorable mentions – Cora WeiTyler Hemker slides safely into second base on a steal attempt in the first inning against Apollo High School June 1 rens, Chloe Stockinger and Alyssa Blais. Meyer also in Collegeville. Hemker scored SRR’s first run of the game. earned all-section for Section 8AAA and all-state AAA second team honors.

The team also gave out specialty awards. Danielle Schultz, Morgan Weinand, Riley Holmes and Meyer were named to the all-state academic team.

The .400 club includes Meyer with a .482 and Fuls with a .419. The Ms. Hustle (most runs scored) award went to Meyer with 20. The spirit award was given to Weinand, and Mady Boettcher earned the team batter award for highest quality at-bat percentage.

The boys track and field team had six all-conference winners – the 4x200 relay team of Dakota Johnson, Mitchel Peterson, Kole Kutzera and Cole Ritten, and Spencer Weber in the 300 meter hurdles and the triple jump. They also had several honorable

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER mentions: the 4x800 relay team of Cade MiltonSTAFF WRITER Baumgardner, DeAndre Jackson, Jack O’Brien and Jared Bentrud; Kutzera in the 200 meter dash; Bentrud in the 800; Marcus Santillana in the 300 hurdles; The Sauk Rapidsthe 4x400 relay team of Weber, Santillana, Peterson Rice Storm baseball and Johnson; Carter Loesch in the high jump; Jack team swung its bats for Grabinski in the pole vault. the final time this season The girls track and field team did not have any June 1 as they played athletes named all-conference, but had five honorthe Apollo High School able mentions: Julia Severson in the 1600 and 3200, Eagles in Section 5AAA Mara Pesta-Carlson in the high jump, Kjerstin Haeny Derek Durant delivers a competition at St. John’s in the pole vault, and Ally O’Brien in the discus. pitch in the first inning of University in CollegThe girls lacrosse team – a cooperative between the game against Apollo eville.

Sartell-St. Stephen and Sauk Rapids-Rice high High School June 1 in The Storm fell in schools – also awarded their players with accolades.

Collegeville. Durant threw the matchup 9-7, ending Defensive player of the year was awarded to Adyn four strikeouts in three the playoff run in three innings.

Larson; offensive player of the year went to Annette games. With the end of Lahn. Abby Tangen received most improved player, the season comes the exit Emma Janu earned the unsung hero award, and Ella of seniors Brady Posch, Steinberg was named to the pyramid of success for Cole Fuecker, Tyler competitive greatness.

Hemker, Reid Lunser, JD The boys lacrosse team, a similar cooperative, Bates, Cullen Krueger, also presented awards. James Buchnowski earned Logan Donahue, Tanner MVP and midfielder of the year. Aiden Kockler reAndvik and Jake Acker- ning with Trygve Hanson ceived attackman of the year, Jacob Bjelland was the man. scoring Hemker on a line defenseman of the year, and Nathaniel Fimrite was Fuecker went 40- drive to left field durthe goalie of the year. Most improved was Zach HarRHE 74 this season with 10 ing the first. The Eagles ren and the weight room warrior was Jack Engle.

Apollo 1412100 9 11 1 doubles, three triples soared above the Storm SRR 1221100 7 11 1 and five home runs at the in the second, scoring plate in addition to strik- four runs to the Storm’s ing out 25 batters in 34.2 two. SRR runs came from AB R H RBI BB K innings pitched.

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Team finishes with nine wins

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Baseball from front

SRR scored its final run in the bottom of the fifth when Derek Durant hit a ground ball to second base to bring Pesta home.

“I think our biggest struggle was trying to be competitive on the mound,” Fuecker said. “The balls were catching too much of the plate, and Apollo took advantage of it. We also weren’t as aggressive as hitters as we should have been. It’s the little things we needed to fix.”

The Storm cycled through three pitchers – Durant, Alex Harren and Donahue, combining for eight strikeouts.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice second baseman Grant Lovitz throws to first to get an out against Apollo June 1 in Collegeville. The Storm lost 9-7.

Tanner Andvik rounds third on his way home in the second inning against Apollo High School June 1 in Collegeville. Andvik had one run and one hit for SRR during the game.

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