Sauk Centre Herald 04-27-2023

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to state speech competition April 29; Zollman’s category is dramatic interpretation, while Polipnick and Middendorf are in duo interpretation.

Three from speech team to compete April 29 in Apple Valley

BY BEN SONNEK | STAFF WRITER

Sauk Centre High School is once again sending speech team students to state: senior Sydney Zollman and juniors Christopher Polipnick and Luke Middendorf. The prospect of advanced competition may be taxing on the nerves, but the trio is receiving advice and working on their performances in preparation.

“I am really excited for Luke, Chris and especially Sydney, since it’s her senior year,” said Annie Sorenson, head speech coach. “They have all worked so hard this season, and all of that hard work is paying off. I am beyond proud to have these students representing Sauk Centre High School at the state competition.”

The state competition is Saturday, April 29, at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, with rounds starting at 10:15 a.m.

The students earned their spots at state through their first-place finishes at section competition April 15 at New London-Spicer High School in New London. Zollman’s category is dramatic interpretation. When she placed first in her category and learned she would be going to state, she was excited because it meant her speech season would continue.

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pick up eggs out of the snow during the Easter egg hunt April 22 at HealingEagle’s Nest in

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Storks and lifesavers

Emergency personnel awarded at council meeting

BY BEN SONNEK STAFF WRITER

Whether saving lives or welcoming new lives, Sauk Centre’s emergency personnel are well known for their dedication to the community.

During the Sauk Centre City Council’s April 19 meeting at Sauk Centre City Hall, Ambulance Service Director

Kathy Struffert presented Stork Awards and Lifesaver Awards to EMTs and police officers.

First, Struffert, with the assistance of Dr. Mari Thomas, presented Stork Award pins to EMTs Quint Swedenburg and Richard White, EMT-Paramedic Brian Zales and Officer Dean Jungles. As previously reported in the Sauk Cen-

tre Herald, the team assisted in the Feb. 25 delivery of a male infant in Sauk Centre with no complications. While Struffert is uncertain if this is the first Stork Award given to members in the service’s history, she is certain it is the first time since the city bought the ambulance service in 1986.

There for the patients

Ladda enjoys volunteering in hospice care

BY BEN SONNEK STAFF WRITER

Nobody should be alone toward the end of their life, and Becky Ladda began volunteering in hospice care to ensure that would not happen. She has been volunteering in this area for a few months, but meeting the patients, hearing their stories and simply being with them has kept her coming back to help.

“I am there not to get them through their death,” Ladda said. “I want them to live as much as they can in those last few months or weeks.”

Ladda and her family moved to Sauk Centre from Hanover about seven years ago because the cities were getting too congested. A graphic artist, she had never worked in health care before. In 2002, though, Ladda’s father-in-law, Herman Ladda, was very sick and had hospice care for a while, and six years later, her mother, LaVaine Utz, had hospice care for a few days.

“I thought it was an amazing thing for us,” Ladda said. “The people

were just lovely. So, that had always been at the back of my mind.”

Ladda’s family has always been involved in volunteering. Ladda’s husband, Mark Ladda, was a volun-

teer firefighter for about 30 years, and the family always volunteered at the school and church in their area.

PHOTO BY BEN SONNEK

Becky Ladda stops by the CentraCare-Sauk Centre Care Center April 24 in Sauk Centre. Ladda has been a hospice volunteer with CentraCare since January.

PHOTO BY MARK KLAPHAKE

Kate KcKeown and Nate Schirmers pause for photos during the Sauk Centre High School Prom April 22 at the Margaret Shelby Auditorium in Sauk Centre.

PHOTO BY BEN SONNEK

Sauk Centre High School speech team members Luke Middendorf (from left), Sydney Zollman and Christopher Polipnick take a quick break April 25 at the high school in Sauk Centre. The three are advancing

PHOTO BY BEN GilianySONNEK (left) and Karen Negron

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PHOTOS BY MARK KLAPHAKE

(Above) Hunter Broich, Ethan Riley, Zac Bick and Dylan Gruenes relax April 22 at Twisted Oaks Events east of Sauk Centre. Emcees for the prom were Ken and Heather Thiesen.

(Left) Erica Denny and Turner Beuning smile for the prom crowd during the Sauk Centre High School prom grand march April 22 at the Margaret Shelby Auditorium in Sauk Centre. The stage was set up by the junior class’ parents.

PHOTOS BY MARK KLAPHAKE

(Above) Ava Friedrichs (from left), Serena Middendorf and Andrew Drevlow dance to “Cotton-Eyed Joe” during the post prom dance April 22. The dance ended at 11 p.m.

(Right) Teagan Felling and Spencer Marthaler smile for the crowd during prom April 22. The couple was one of 66 that attended.

PHOTOS BY BEN SONNEK

The Easter Bunny (from left) gets a family picture with Kysen and Braelee Blommel April 22 at Eagle’s Healing Nest in Sauk Centre. The Easter egg hunt also featured a craft station, refreshments and other activities.

Isla Primus finds a particular egg she wants during the indoor Easter egg hunt April 22 at Eagle’s Healing Nest in Sauk Centre. There were 100,000 eggs scattered for the hunt, including golden eggs that could be redeemed for bicycles.

Theo (left) and Nick Adams collect a basket full of eggs during the indoor Easter egg hunt for young children April 22 at Eagle’s Healing Nest in Sauk Centre. The event was originally scheduled for April 8 but was postponed.

PHOTO BY BEN SONNEK

Simon Marthaler and Emily Peters walk out toward the crowd during the Sauk Centre High School Prom April 22 at the Margaret Shelby Auditorium in Sauk Centre. This theme for prom was Very Starry Night.

PHOTO BY MARK KLAPHAKE Zach Klimek and Tori Marthaler have a little fun on stage after being introduced to the crowd during the Sauk Centre Prom April 22 at the Margaret Shelby Auditorium.

Struffert and Thomas then presented Lifesaver Award pins to EMTs White and Tim Deschene, fire department and ambulance service EMT Jeff Bromenshenkel and Officer Dustin VonWahlde. Ambulance Service EMT-Paramedic Nick Weisensel also received the award, although he was not present.

The emergency responders were awarded for lifesaving actions they took Oct. 16, 2022, when the police department and ambulance service responded to the scene of a male who had collapsed.

The fire department was also paged for assistance. The patient, Robert Theisen, had agonal breathing and no pulse was present, so manual compressions were initiated and an airway device, with a bag mask valve device, was inserted to aid breathing. When a cardiac monitor/Automated External Defibrillator was attached to Theisen, it showed he had a non-shockable rhythm, so a Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System was attached to provide mechanical compressions while Theisen was taken to CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital.

While en route to the hospital, an IV was established and Theisen’s monitor showed a shockable rhythm, so he was given one shock before compressions and breathing assistance were continued.

Once Theisen regained consciousness and was able to breathe on his own, he was airlifted to CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital for higher care.

Theisen was present at the meeting, choking up when he thanked his lifesavers.

“Of course, I don’t remember any of it,” Theisen said. “The one thing I remember afterward is my chest hurt for the next two months. I’m glad to be alive. If it weren’t for you guys, I wouldn’t have made it. The doctor said I was very lucky.”

After the award presentation, attendees were invited to a gathering outside the council chambers, with cake and refreshments served.

“I’m so proud to call this crew my coworkers,” Struffert said. “I’m ecstatic to be here and to give two awards.”

Other city council news: – Sauk Centre issued nine permits with a total construction value of $420,800, according to Sauk Centre City Planner Sarah Morton. Sauk Centre also had a spike in building permits last year, issuing 258 permits with a total construction value of $18,912,097 in 2022.

The next highest years in recent memory were 2015, issuing 127 permits with a $9,318,130 total value, and 2021, issuing 197 permits with an $8,879,710 value. Morton attributes the 2022

spike to the severe storms the area suffered in the last couple of years.

– Approved a contract for a fire department memorial bronze sculpture of a lifesize kneeling firefighter, to be made by Brodin Studio Inc. in Kimball – creators of the Sinclair Lewis statue in front of the Sinclair Lewis Library in Sauk Centre. The statue’s estimated $50,000 cost would be paid by the fire department, not tax money, and will be installed in Sinclair Lewis Park near Sauk Lake.

– Set a public meeting for 1 p.m., Monday, May 1, at Sauk Centre City Hall. It will be an informational meeting with Nature Energy, the company that is interested in installing a biogas plant in Sauk Centre.

– According to Sauk Centre Public Works Director Ben Clink, a cable snapped on the fishing pier in Sinclair Lewis Park. The Sauk Centre Parks Department has it strapped to the shore until it can be re-secured in its original location.

– City Engineer Keith Yapp reported the Sauk Centre South Industrial Park’s lift station is up and running, and crews are managing the mi-

nor erosion issues that have occurred on the site.

– The city’s finance committee has recommended the city pursue an interfund loan from the city’s hospital fund to help finance the Authors Addition residential development. The city would then be able to pay back the fund balance through lot sales. According to Yapp, construction on the Authors Addition project is expected to begin soon, depending on weather and securing of the last few easements from nearby property owners.

– Approved an amendment to the liquor license for Babbitt’s Wine Bar in Sauk Centre, changing it from an on-sale license and a wine license to an on-sale intoxicating and off-sale liquor license, including the outdoor patio. The change allows the wine bar to sell alcoholic beverages for customers to take home.

– Approved a $3,000 increase amendment to the ambulance service medical direct pay for 2023, a reimbursement for the annual license update, Drug Enforcement Administration certificate and Academy of Family Physicians instruc-

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tion, along with an increase to include additional time for the Advanced Life Support licensing process and more.

– Approved the advancement of SCAS EMT Alyssa Ziemer from probationary EMT to EMT-B, as well as the appointment of Jordan Hartmann as a probationary emergency medical responder and driver.

– Approved gambling permits for the Sauk Centre Lions Club and the Sauk Centre Knights of Columbus. The Lions will have pull tabs July 26-29 and a July 29 raffle at the Stearns County Fairgrounds, and the Knights will have bingo and a raffle July 26-30 at the Stearns County Fairgrounds.

– Approved a variance to A&H Concrete to reduce their road right of way setback requirement from 30 feet to 20 feet, allowing for the construction of a commercial building. The resolution has findings and conditions included to reduce water runoff.

– Approved the proclamation for Arbor Day, Friday, April 28.

The next city council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 3.

51st Annual Swanycake and Sausage Supper: April 30, 3-8:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish in St. Anthony, State Highway 238.

BBE FFA Community Tractor Drive:May 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Departure at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School at 10:20 a.m. Lunch served along the way. All tractors must have SMV signs. Call or text Teresa with any questions 320-292-9495.

NAMI St. Cloud Area Mental Health Walk: Saturday, May 6, at Lake George in St. Cloud. Registration now open. www.namistcloud.com, 320-654-1259.

Youth ATV Safety Course:ATV Field Day Class Sunday, May 7, in Sauk Centre. Sponsored by the Sauk Centre Sno-Cleats. For information and registration call Chris Kerfeld at 320-766-7223.

Pins and Needles Quilters Monthly Meeting: Second Tuesday of the Month, 7-9 p.m. at the Sauk Centre Senior Center, 321 4th St. N. Goal is to promote the art of quilt making at all skill levels by discussion, lessons, and show and tell of your projects at our meetings. They welcome new members.

Catholic in Recovery/All Addictions Anonymous: Second and fourth Saturday each month at 1 p.m. at Centre for Christ in Sauk Centre.

DivorceCare: Support for those going through a separation and/or divorce, meeting every Thursday at 6 p.m. for 13 weeks, which began Thursday, Feb. 23, at Centre for Christ in Sauk Centre.

GriefShare: Offering support for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Meeting every Tuesday at 6 p.m. for 13 weeks, which began Feb. 21. Located at Centre for Christ in Sauk Centre.

Little Sauk Legion Auxiliary Unit 417 Meeting:Second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.at theLittle Sauk Legion in Little Sauk. New members welcome.

Western Stearns DFL: Meets Wed., May 17, at the Silver Crest Apartments common room, 412 10th St. S, Sauk Centre, at 6-6:30 p.m. pot luck, 6:30-8 p.m. meeting.

Mental Health Support Group: Fridays from 2-4 p.m. at the Palmer House in Sauk Centre. Anyone who suffers with mental health issues is welcome. Any questions, please contact Richard at 320-260-4233.

Sauk Centre History Museum and Research Center: Museum hours are Sunday and Monday - closed, Tuesday 1-5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday 1-5 p.m., Friday 12-4 p.m. Located in the Sinclair Lewis Library building at 430 Main Street, Sauk Centre. Any questions, call 320-351-8777.

Mental Health Crisis Line: 320-253-5555 or 800-635-8008. Crisis Response Team for Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties.

AA Meetings: Thursdays, 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ in Sauk Centre. For more information, call 320-429-1620. AA and Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Sauk Centre at United Church of Christ. Back to Basic Meeting, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Tutti Fruitti in Sauk Centre. For more information, call 218-240-1076. Wednesdays Big Book Meeting at 7 p.m., Civic Center, Melrose. For more information, call 320-241-3909.

NA Meetings: Mondays, 7 p.m. at River of Life Church, Sauk Centre and Fridays at 11 a.m. at Eagle’s Healing Nest Chapel, Sauk Centre. Alzheimer’s Support Group:The support group for people caring for someone with memory loss holds monthly meetings every fourth Thursday of the month 10-11:30 a.m. at Alternative Senior Care, 418 10th St. S., Sauk Centre. For more information, call 320-352-3350.

BELGRADE ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH 541 Martin Ave. | PO Box 69 320-254-8218 parishesontheprairie.org/parishes

ELROSA STS. PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 302 State St. 320-254-8218 parishesontheprairie.org/parishes

BROOTEN ST. DONATUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 301 Eastern Ave. 320-254-8218 parishesontheprairie.org/parishes

WEST UNION ST. ALEXIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 11 Oak

SAUK CENTRE

ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 304 Sinclair Lewis Ave. 320-352-2196 parishesontheprairie.org/parishes

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 504 Elm St. S 320-352-2827 saukcentreumc.org

If you would like parishioners to see your church here, please contact Robin at 320-351-7837

PHOTOS BY BEN SONNEK Sauk Centre Fire Department EMT Jeff Bromenshenkel (from left), Sauk Centre Ambulance Service EMT Tim Deschene, Robert Theisen, SCAS EMT Richard White and Sauk Centre Police Officer Dustin VonWahlde celebrate the emergency personnel’s Lifesaver Awards April 19 at Sauk Centre City Hall in Sauk Centre. The emergency responders were awarded for actions that helped save Theisen’s life during an Oct. 16, 2022, incident. Not pictured is SCAS EMT Nick Weisensel.

Sauk Centre Ambulance Service EMTs Brian Zales (from left) and Richard White, Sauk Centre Police Officer Dean Jungles and EMT Quint Swedenburg get a celebratory cake after receiving their Stork Award pins April 19 at Sauk Centre City Hall in Sauk Centre. The team assisted in delivering a male infant Feb. 25 in Sauk Centre with no complications.

Sauk Centre

Monday, April 17

03:19 hrs – Matter of information on 300 block of Oak St. S

07:44 hrs – Escort in Stearns County

10:31 hrs – Special detail on Hwy. 71/I-94

10:46 hrs – Agency assist on I-94, mile marker 133

11:20 hrs – Vulnerable adult on 200 block of Fairy Lake Rd. S

16:05 hrs – Shoplifter on 200 block of 12th St. S

16:09 hrs – Agency assist on 500 block of Main St. S

20:16 hrs – Business assist on 200 block of 12th St. S

21:20 hrs – Agency assist on 000 block of Main St. S

22:14 hrs – Matter of information on 300 block of Hwy. 71

23:15 hrs – Suspicious vehicle on 200 block of 12th St. S

23:53 hrs – Agency assist on Division St./4th Ave. N

3 extra patrol requests • 1 citizen contact • 1 door check

1 school patrol

6 traffic stops – 1 no MN driver’s license citation issued

Tuesday, April 18

10:06 hrs – K-9 assist on 700 block of Washburn Ave.

11:06 hrs – Personal assist on 300 block of 4th St. N

11:08 hrs – Medical emergency on 400 block of Pendergast St.

23:22 hrs – Accident with injuries, fire and ambulance en route, on I-94, mile marker 130

1 extra patrol requests • 2 door checks • 4 school patrols

9 traffic stops – 1 driving after revocation, 1 use of wireless device and 1 driving after suspension citations issued

Wednesday, April 19

10:48 hrs – Dog complaint/barking on 500 block of Oak St. N

12:37 hrs – Business assist on 400 block of Elm St. N

15:07 hrs – Theft from vehicle on 200 block of 12th St. S

15:14 hrs – Welfare check on 300 block of Main St. N

19:18 hrs – Matter of information on 900 block of Beechnut Ct.

19:33 hrs – Parking violation on 300 block of Sinclair Lewis Ave.

2 extra patrol requests • 1 citizen contact • 1 door check

2 school patrols

2 traffic stops – verbal warnings issued

Thursday, April 20

01:37 hrs – Bar check on Sinclair Lewis Ave.

14:27 hrs – Fingerprint on 300 block of Oak St. S

18:18 hrs – Agency assist on 300 block of Oak St. S

21:25 hrs – Medical emergency on 1200 block of Getty St.

1 extra patrol request • 3 school patrols

Friday, April 21

09:57 hrs – Vandalism to vehicle on 300 block of Sinclair Lewis Ave.

10:40 hrs – Request for records/statistical data on 300 block of Oak St. S

13:42 hrs – Parking violation on 300 block of East River Circle

15:20 hrs – Theft on 400 block of Maple St. S

17:05 hrs – Shoplifter on 200 block of 12th St. S

18:30 hrs – Child custody dispute on 1400 block of Main St. S

20:05 hrs – Child custody dispute on 300 block of Oak St. S

22:41 hrs – DWI on Hwy. 71/Birch St. N

2 extra patrol requests • 1 door check • 3 school patrols

4 traffic stops – verbal warnings issued

Saturday, April 22

01:28 hrs – Personal assist on 400 block of Elm St. N 08:37 hrs – Special detail on Hwy. 71

10:28 hrs – Medical emergency on 200 block of Oak St. S

hrs – Alarm on 1100 block of Main St. S

hrs – K-9 assist on I-94, mile marker 128

hrs – Matter of information on 37000 block of Co. Rd. 187

hrs – Special detail on 900 block of State Rd.

hrs – Bar check on Sinclair Lewis Ave. 1 extra patrol request 9 traffic stops – 1 no MN driver’s license citation issued

Sunday, April 23 02:16 hrs – Parking violation on 500 block of Grove Lake St.

hrs – Found property on 6th St. S/Eastview Dr.

hrs – Domestic in progress on 1200 block of Getty St.

hrs – No pay customer on 1000 block of Centre St.

hrs – Suicide attempt on 1200 block of Getty St.

hrs – Driving complaint on 1100 block of Main St. S 2 extra patrol requests • 1 door check 8 traffic stops – 2 driving after revocation citations issued

Off-road safety

Kerfelds, Sno-Cleats offer two ATV field days this year

BY BEN SONNEK STAFF WRITER

Nearly anybody can drive an ATV or a side-byside, but not many who do know the laws and rules of ATV driving that are meant to keep everyone in and around the activity safe –including the environment. In fact, being an uncertified ATV driver in an accident can open a person up to unwanted legal complications. To teach young drivers how to properly operate ATVs, Chris and Janet Kerfeld and the Sauk Centre Sno-Cleats have been offering an ATV Safety Field Day Class, a program that has lately been increasing in popularity.

“Our job is to provide safety training,” Chris said. “We don’t teach the kids how to drive ATVs. Our purpose is to educate kids on the safe operations and laws with riding ATVs.”

The next field day will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 7, at the Sno-Cleats Youth Training Center in Sauk Centre.

This is the third year the Kerfelds have taught the ATV Safety Field Day Class. The Sco-Cleats have also done snowmobile safety training for about 30 years, as snowmobiling has historically been the area’s predominant small vehicle activity. About five years ago, the Sauk Centre SnoCleats noticed how ATVs and side-by-sides were increasing in popularity throughout the state, and so they began offering the ATV course at the encouragement of Caleb Silgjord, a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer.

Ladda from front

When they moved to Sauk Centre, Mark did a lot of traveling for work, and Ladda would go with him.

Then, Mark slowed down and his work didn’t need him to travel as much, so Ladda ended up with more time on her hands and started thinking more about volunteering in hospice care.

“About three years ago, we lost our son (Ryan),” she said. “Tragically, my son was alone when he passed. That I wasn’t with him is one of the biggest regrets of my life. I sincerely believe no one should die alone.”

Speech from front

“I remember keeping a mellow look on my face while on stage, but my heart was smiling so big,” Zollman said. Middendorf and Polipnick competed in duo interpreta-

“(The DNR) were excited we were going to offer it,” Chris said. “Before us, there wasn’t anybody in western Stearns County that offered ATV training. Alexandria did, or you had to go almost to the cities.”

Their first year, SnoCleats had about 20 students for the single class they offered. In 2022, they still had one class, but participation climbed to about 40 students. This year, along with their May class, Sno-Cleats will offer another ATV class in September. Both classes have a 50-student limit, and the Kerfelds expect they will be filled.

The training day teaches students from 11-15 years old, and because the course focuses on safety, they should already know how to drive an ATV by safe practice on their family’s property. Once students are 16, they can do an online course and do not have to come to the field day.

Ladda started volunteering at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Care Center, and after a few months, she officially began working in hospice care in January this year, visiting with one patient. Now she works with three patients at the Long Prairie Care Center.

As a volunteer, Ladda is not on a schedule. On a given day, she calls the patients’ nurses to find out when would be a good time to visit. She does not want to interrupt their sleep, family time, bingo or anything else.

“Luckily, these patients I’m seeing now, any time is a good time,” she said.

Activities can vary, depending on how the patient is feeling.

tion. While happy with their performance, both felt they had room for improvement – and so it was phenomenal for them when their names were called for first place.

“It feels exciting yet somber to be going to state since it’s just three of us competing rather than our entire team,” Middendorf said. “Part of the fun is competing alongside the rest of the team.” This will be the first time

their own ATVs.

“We provide for the snowmobile (course), but the DNR requires (students) bring their own ATV,” Chris said. “They have to be sized according to the student. You can’t have a 10-year-old kid on an 800 ATV because they can’t handle it properly.”

After the training day, the students finish their certification by registering on the DNR website.

The Kerfelds have seen plenty of ATV-related violations in the area. Along with someone driving an improperly sized ATV, another common violation is children under 16 driving off of their family’s property; drivers are also required to wear helmets until they are 18.

“Those are the two most common violations that Officer Silgjord encounters in the field: no helmet and improperly sized unit,” Chris said.

The course begins when the student signs up and is given a packet of homework, a regulation booklet and instructions. From there, they go online to atvcourse.com to complete a 4-hour course; there are seven chapters with a quiz at the end of each one which must be passed to proceed. When students complete the course, they will be given a certificate to print, which they will have to bring to the training day.

The first hour and a half of the training day is a classroom segment. Instructors for the classes include the Kerfelds, Cody Marthaler and Kevin and Janet Lahr; Silgjord will also be assisting. When the classroom instruction and tests are finished, students must complete an outdoor obstacle course, and to assist them, the classroom instructors will be joined by other SnoCleats members.

Students have to bring

“I visit with them if they want to talk to me, and sometimes they don’t want to talk to me,” Ladda said. “Then, I’ll play music or read to them or sit. I’ll lotion or rub their hands or do something to let them know they’re not alone, that someone’s here with them. I try to spend a good hour with them. If they’re awake and want to chat, I can stay all day.”

Ladda receives a write-up in advance about what the patients’ interests are, what their careers were, what big events have happened for them recently and more.

“That opens them up a little more,” Ladda said. “I have a gentleman who is in the military, and he loves to talk about that.”

any of the three have competed in the state speech competition, although all of them were in the cast of the high school one-act play “Dark Road” when it received a starred performance at state. Polipnick has also been to state in football, but like his other teammates, he sought advice from past speech competitors while preparing for Saturday.

“The biggest piece of advice from those who have gone is to be confident but not arrogant,” Polipnick said. “It feels great to make it to state, like all our hard work is finally paying off.”

When Zollman thinks about the state competition, it makes her want to keep practicing her speech. It has a darker subject matter, so she also watches dramatic movies and similar material to hone her style.

“I think speech has to be

ATV ditch riding is also not allowed from April to September to preserve the nesting for pheasants, and it is also illegal to drive an ATV on a county road at any time. Side-by-sides, though, can never be driven in ditches and must be driven on the road.

“In the summertime, you might see a lot of people driving four-wheelers through the park to get to the city dump to bring their leaves out there,” Chris said. “Technically, that’s illegal.”

Anyone interested in the ATV course can contact the Kerfelds at 320-7667223 or at chris@bluelakeplastics.com.

The Sno-Cleats will be doing fundraising throughout the summer to complete their training center, which currently still needs bathrooms, cabinets and other elements.

For Ladda, what keeps her coming back as a hospice volunteer are the people. She loves hearing their stories. Some of them cannot remember what they had for breakfast but can tell her stories from their childhoods like they were yesterday. Ladda also meets other care center residents, some of whom have their own stories to tell, and she always finds them interesting and enjoys their company. And, as it turns out, the residents enjoy her company too. “I ask them if it’s OK if I come back and visit them,” Ladda said. “Every one of them said yes.”

one of the most nerve-wracking activities I have ever participated in, but I very much enjoy it,” Zollman said. “The nerves are kicking in, especially in the week leading up to the big Saturday, but more than anything, I just feel blessed to have the coaches and extra help I’ve had that got me to this point.”

As they prepare for competition, Zollman, Middendorf and Polipnick are eager to represent their school and possibly bring home more awards before the academic year concludes.

“We are sharpening our pieces in every area we can, making sure we have good health and our nerves are ready,” Polipnick said. “I am looking forward to the accomplishment of putting in the last of our effort to finish the season in the way best possible.”

PHOTO BY BEN SONNEK

Janet and Chris Kerfeld bring out their ATV April 12 at their farm west of Sauk Centre. The Kerfelds and the Sauk Centre Sno-Cleats will be teaching the ATV Safety Field Day Class for their third year this year, and will be offering two courses, one in May and another in September, instead of just one.

Pause and just breathe

Recently, a necklace so simple in design – a modest disc with two short, vertical lines –caught my eye and intrigued my mind. The design was simple, yet the meaning was so deep. I could not get the necklace, or the poem that accompanied it, out of my mind.

I soon found myself visiting Tara Pitschka at Martin’s Jewelry to see if she could help me create my own version to wear near to my heart as a constant reminder to pause and reach deep within my heart and soul when life seems more difficult than I feel I can handle.

Artificial, not official

Kayla’s Korner by Kayla Hunstiger

When life gets hard, I tend to have trouble sleeping, focusing and even breathing. I’m guessing I am not alone in my experiences with these anxious feelings. I think that is why Bryan Anthonys’ poem, “Pause,” seems to hit so close to home for me. Each time I’ve read his poem, I find myself breathing slower, deeper and with more intention.

How is it that my mind so quickly forgets the importance – and awesome feeling – of breath control?

Just breathe. It’s simple, right? It is simple if we let go and let life be.

I’m not saying to give up or stop trying in life; however, I am saying when we do try something and it doesn’t go

as we imagined, you should pause, take a deep breath, let go of what you cannot control and move forward with the hand that’s been dealt. Take a moment now to pause, take a deep breath and hopefully enjoy Bryan Anthonys’ poem as much as I do.

“She finds herself awake again, all throughout the night – when the evening blurs into the morning sky, and still, peace is not in sight. The room is quiet but her thoughts are loud, her mind lost in the wild of her worries. Struggling in silence, she keeps waiting for the exhale, for her fears to part – but there’s a battle within her mind, there’s a war inside her heart. Taking a moment to pause, she allows herself to rest – regaining her peace and strength with each and every breath. Letting her chest rise and fall, she takes each thought in and slowly lets them go – realizing that grace can still find her, even if steady breathing is all that she can do. In this moment of clarity, she realizes that her anxiety does not define her – her worries do not hold her worth. Being okay does not always mean being alright. It’s okay to come undone, for it’s only in the darkness that she can discover the power of her own light.”

Thank you and come again

Thank you and come again. A common phrase, you have probably heard this sentiment echoed as you check out at a local business. These words are echoed as a community too. Thank you for coming and visiting our incredible growing community, and we truly hope you come again.

This past weekend, the Sauk Centre Area Chamber hosted our Spring Out Event with over a thousand in attendance throughout the day; that includes over 300 people seated that evening to play designer bag bingo. We hosted groups that came from as far away as South Dakota, Fergus Falls, Bemidji, Henning, Buffalo and Delano. With every event, we look to find ways to highlight our local businesses, and with every interaction, we are reiterating, “Thank you, come again.” That is the goal, to highlight a community that is growing, welcoming and a great place to not only visit but to call home or build their business.

These large-scale events wouldn’t be possible or successful without all the volunteers and sponsors that help make it happen. Over 35 businesses either donated items, door prizes and/or their time in an effort to help make this event a success. I’d like to recognize these people and hope you will take a moment to thank them too when you see them out and about. If you’d like to take a look at photos from the day or our list of sponsors and volunteers, please go to our website at www.saukcentrechamber.com to see images and a recap of our Spring Out event. In addition to all these people, we have 10 board members and their respective businesses that give their time and talent to our board in an effort to further our mission of being advocates of the Sauk Centre business community and are dedicated to building economic prosperity for our area.

I hope all those who volunteered and participated as vendors, as well as everyone in attendance, knows how truly appreciative we are of their time and talents. We are already making plans for next year, and we truly want to thank you and invite you to come again.

Coming up next is our Third Thursday Networking event, and our May 18 host will be Home Town Title. Members are invited to join us at their Sauk Centre location, 864 Main St. S., to check out their new space and

learn more about their business. This is a chance to mix, mingle and connect and share what you have happening. These events always include an update from the chamber and are a great way to show support for the host business in our community. Thank you again to Home Town Title; we can’t wait to see you at noon, May 18, and we hope our community will join us. More information can be found on our website.

Finally, I’d like to remind everyone if your organization or business has anything going on over Sinclair Lewis Days, July 12-16, to be sure to email the information to saukcentrechamber@ gmail.com, so we can include your event in our advertising and on posters. We won’t assume an event is taking place, and you must email us the details by May 17 to make the cut for advertising and be included on the posters and print ads. This is for any organization/business in our community and not limited to just members. However, membership is certainly encouraged as it’s our members that make having representation promoting our business community possible.

If you are interested in chamber membership, please email us at saukcentrechamber@gmail.com or visit our website at www.saukcentrechamber.com to learn more about members by checking out our business directory. We appreciate the opportunity to continue serving and celebrating our businesses.

Let me just preface this column by saying, no, none of this was written by AI. OK, maybe it is a little, but I’ll be sure to announce that part.

A while ago, I read news about the struggles of “Clarkesworld Magazine,” a leading science fiction and fantasy publication. They are usually open to submissions through their website, but they temporarily closed themselves because – ironically enough – they were receiving too many stories generated by artificial intelligence programs, otherwise known as AI.

Now, I’m familiar with the magazine. They are publishers and promoters of quality fantastical fiction. I know this because I’ve submitted several short stories to them over the years and have been rejected every time. Therefore, when I heard the publication was under fire by technology itself, the blow felt personal.

I’ll wager it’ll get personal for you too pretty soon, if it hasn’t already.

Yes, AI technology has taken off in the last couple of years, affecting practically anyone who uses the internet. The good news is it hasn’t gotten to the point that science fiction warned us about, where evil computers revolt and enslave humanity. No, we humans are enslaving ourselves to computers just fine on our own.

The AIs I’m talking about are used for more creative purposes. By basically scouring the internet and using their algorithms to piece together what they find, they can generate images or write whole stories and essays. Want a picture of a bazooka-toting kangaroo? Enter your request into the prompt bar of an AI art generator, and in a minute, you’ll have your picture. Want to write an essay on the Napoleonic Wars if the British rode T-Rexes? A quick Google search yields scores of bots that can do everything from guiding you through the essay process to writing the whole thing themselves.

AI can even generate meaningful inspiration for humans. Take one of my favorite sites, inspirobot.me. With just the push of a button, InspiroBot generates random motivational sayings to edify the user. Let’s create a few right now.

“A fool is the man who shares his apples.”

“Willpower to smell is inspiration to smell.”

“Civilizations ruin everything fun.”

“Quit questioning.”

“Explore infamy, not solutions.”

Here feels like a good place to mention the technology isn’t perfect. The AI-generated essay drafts usually need polishing, and AI-produced art is notoriously wonky. Human subjects in these images often end up with a disturbing number and/or arrangement of fingers, arms and teeth. In days of yore, I believe people were encouraged to count strangers’ fingers to determine whether or not they were interacting with shapeshifting fairy folk. Looks like we’ve gone right back to that.

Still, this tech is something worth our continued attention. It might produce laughably off-target work now, sure, but it’s a new technology that’s being improved every day. Students have already been using bots to write their school essays, and I’ve heard tales of email-writing algorithms. It’s not hard to imagine a world where AIs write legislative bills or where journalists, like myself, can drop data into a bot and have it spit out a news story. All told, AIs could save people a lot of time – which we will immediately cram full of more work because, of course, we will.

This rosy future comes with potential thorns, though. The point of school essays is for students to demonstrate how they understand and can articulate knowledge of a subject, and an AI circumvents that. Bot journalism and legislation is only as objective as whoever programmed the system. Art-generation algorithms are currently hated by much of the artist community. Because the AIs search the internet to make their images, they can end up stealing from an artist’s work without giving credit or compensation. Also, it hurts to spend years of study and days of labor to craft intricate pictures or stories, only to have a computer crank out a cheap copy. Granted, the programmer also probably spent ages learning his craft, but when burglars steal a diamond, we don’t compliment them on the quality of their tools.

That’s the ultimate point I’d like to make today: We crave the authentic. The majority of us want to talk to people, not machines. We want to see art that reflects how our fellow humans see the world, not a computational conglomeration. We want to read stories that come from other people’s minds, not a mere happenstance of a strung-together collection of words. All this considered, it’s no surprise to me that “Clarkesworld Magazine” closed its submissions instead of welcoming what could be called the next generation of writers. Art is beyond something that simply looks or feels good, and interaction is more than just the transmission of words. When it comes to human expression, the word “human” is essential.

Anyway, check in again in 10 years when Ultrasonnek is being produced by columnbot.com, the free AI column generator. Maybe it’ll be complaining about its mandatory software updates.

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Chamber Chat by Stacie Michels

President/Executive Director Sauk Centre Area Chamber of Commerce

Ultra Sonnek by Ben Sonnek

Eldred W. Athmann

Mass of Christian Burial was April 24, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Cloud, for Eldred William Athmann, 89, of Sartell, who died April 18 at the Edgewood Senior Living in Sartell. The Rev. Thomas Olson officiated, and burial with full military honors was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.

Eldred was born Dec. 19, 1933, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Hubert and Katherine (Schoenberg) Athmann. He married Mary Ann Lieser May 20, 1957, at the Church of St. Michael in Spring Hill. Eldred served his country in the United States Army. He was employed more than 40 years at Electrolux/Franklin Manufacturing in St. Cloud as a plant superintendent until retiring. In retirement, he helped Mary Ann run her home day care, although she may have viewed it more as simply

Alverna J. Mayer

Alverna J. Mayer, 88, of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly April 17, 2023, in St. Cloud.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Alverna Josephine Wiener was born April 20, 1934, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, to Frank and Rose (Haskamp) Wiener. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School. She was united in marriage to Kenneth “Ken” Mayer Feb. 13, 1965, in Osakis, and had the wedding blessed at a military base chapel in White Sands, New Mexico. Alverna

Sandra “Sandy” Olson

Sandra “Sandy” Olson, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, April 15, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. Sandy was a long-time resident of Winona and had lived at The Waters in White Bear Lake since October 2020.

Sandy was born on Oct. 23, 1937, in Fairfield, Iowa, to Donald and Eloise (Graham) Githens. Sandy was an only child, and she was the pride and joy of her parents. The family lived in Iowa, Montana and Colorado, where Sandy graduated from Longmont High School in 1955. Sandy earned her bachelor’s degree from Colorado State, her master’s degree from Arizona State and her Doctorate degree

Eldred W. Athmann spoiling all the children. He also enjoyed working parttime for St. Joseph Gas and Bait and discussing all the fishing hot spots with patrons. Eldred was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting and fishing. He had fond memories of pheasant hunting trips with his brothers and nephews in South Dakota every October. He was known for his famous barbeque chicken and the old time circus music that would ring out of the garage while he

grilled. Eldred always had an extremely strong work ethic and forever reminded anyone who would listen “There’s no such thing as can’t.” Likewise, whether you loved or hated whatever you were doing, you never quit something you started. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud, Waite Park American Legion Silver Star Post 428, St. Cloud VFW Granite Post 428 and St. Cloud Eagles Aerie 622. Faith and family were most important to Eldred, and the love for his grandchildren was immeasurable. He treasured watching them play hockey, taking them fishing, spending the holidays together and, most recently, sharing a hot chocolate and a long john. Eldred was always first in line

to help someone in need and was extremely grateful for everything his extended family and friends had done for him and Mary Ann over the years.

Eldred is survived by his daughter, Jodi (Chad) Gertken of Sartell; his grandchildren, McKenna and Camron Rohe, Cole, Chase and Caedyn Gertken; great-grandchildren Ryder Hittle, Carson and Holden Gertken; and siblings John Athmann of St. Cloud Norman (Marlene) Athmann of Paynesville, and Vernon (Donna) Athmann of Sauk Centre.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary Ann Nov. 9, 2019; sisters Hortense Walz, Lavera Schramel and Ann Lahr; and three infant brothers Leander, Anthony and Joseph.

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“Our Country is in Mourning, A Veteran Died Today.”

Sauk Centre and the Christian Mothers. Alverna enjoyed shopping, stamp collecting, working crossword puzzles and coloring.

Survivors include her husband, Ken Mayer of Sauk Centre; children Jim (Sherise)

Huntington of Andover, Chad (Lisa) Mayer of Glendale, Arizona, Brian (Rebekah)

Alverna J. Mayer worked a variety of jobs, but her primary role was taking care of her family. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in

Mayer of Meridian, Idaho, and Sandra Crews of St. Augustine, Florida; grandchildren Dillon, Jasmine, TaSean, TaMaric, Kendrick, JoLeen, Gunner and Brady; great-grandchildren Henry, Verna and Maverick;

Fred passed in 2017. During their many years in Winona, Sandy and Fred built several important friendships. Their home was always welcoming. They entertained often and loved spending time with their kids and their kids’ friends.

brother Paul (Fran) Wiener of Georgetown, Texas; and many loving relatives and friends. Alverna was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Calvin Huntington; and brothers and sisters Tony Wiener, Jack Wiener, Herb Wiener, Rosie Kortan, Irene Gritzmacher, Alphonse Wiener, Reuben Wiener, Teresa Froseth and Jim Wiener.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre. H-17-1B

Sandra “Sandy” Olson in Mathematics Education from the University of Northern Colorado. She had a sharp mind and highly valued education and learning. While at Arizona State, Sandy met and quickly fell in love with Frederick “Fred” Olson. They were married Aug. 8, 1964, and were married nearly 52 years when

100 years ago • April 26, 1923

Construction of city’s water mains resumes

The laying of the Sauk Centre water system’s new mains was delayed last year because of frost difficulties and lack of material, but it has resumed this week with the mains laid on a point of Main Street near Seventh Street. The Herald understands all of the project’s material is now on the ground except for some connection fittings, but these will not delay construction work. The Sauk Centre water tower, well, reservoir and power house were built last fall. There has been a vast waste of water in the city for many years, and the Water, Light and Power Commission is contemplating the installation of meters so each individual and company will pay for the exact amount of water used.

50 years ago • April 26, 1973

Historic Marthaler farm damaged by storm

The historic Marthaler “Brotherhood Farm” near West Union suffered severe damage in the storm that blew through Thursday night while Mr. and Mrs. Larry Marthaler and their three small children were away from home. The 90-year-old barn, built by Catholic brothers in 1882, was blown apart by the high winds, although the herd of 69 dairy cows was uninjured in the barn’s sturdy lower section. Neighbors formed a cleanup team, starting at 8:30 a.m., and food was brought by the neighborhood wives to feed the 15 men at noon. The damage to the farm is covered by insurance, and the young couple plans to rebuild.

Sandy taught mathematics at Winona State University from 1965 to 1993. Teaching was her passion, and she made a huge impact on so many students’ lives.

Sandy was known for her strength, quick wit and generosity. She was talented at knitting, sewing and crocheting. She was an avid bridge player and a great cook. Sandy and Fred purchased a lake home in Sauk Centre in 2000, and countless precious memories were made there with family and friends. Most

important to Sandy was her family; her grandkids brought her so much joy. Remaining to cherish her memory are her three children, Marty of Winona, Peggy (Jim) Pereda of Rogers and Jeri (Steve) Olson Eddicus of White Bear Lake; six grandchildren who loved their grandma dearly, Charlie, Amanda, AJ and Graham Pereda and Elaine and Bailey Eddicus; and close friends John and Amy Skolaski, and their girls, Rachel and Sarah. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. A small, private gathering will be held to celebrate her life. Memorials will be used to purchase a memorial bench for the WSU campus. H-17-1P

25 years ago • April 28, 1998

SCPS exploring an auditorium addition Sauk Centre Public Schools officials and a small group of local citizens are exploring the possibilities of building a $2 million auditorium with 1,000 seats. The addition would be part of a larger building project which would add six new classrooms and a small practice area for wrestling, gymnastics and other activities; the total cost of this project, including the auditorium, would be $5 million. The task force is planning a May 11 concert in the high school gym to begin raising money for the project, and school superintendent Dan Brooks believes a referendum to raise money could be put together in time for the election next fall.

10 years ago • April 25, 2013

Zimmer recalls being in Boston Marathon during bombing

While participating in the Boston Marathon April 15, 2012, the 92-degree heat became too much to bear for Sauk Centre resident Kevin Zimmer, and although he was determined to finish all 26.2 miles of the country’s most popular race, he fell behind. When he was still a few miles from the finish line, he was informed he would not be finishing that year’s race; two bombs had detonated near the finish line. Zimmer’s family – including his wife Joan, daughter Monica, son-in-law Kristian and granddaughter Ainslee – were spectators, but they all escaped unscathed; they almost picked a spot to sit in the finish line area, right where the second bomb went off, but they decided not to sit there because it would have been too difficult for their baby stroller and were two or three blocks away when the explosion occurred.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE:

December 1, 2006

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:

$175,950.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Richard A.

Staudinger, Jr. and Sherri M. Staudinger, husband and wife

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage

Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee as nominee for BNC Mortgage, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its successors and assigns

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:

Recorded: January 4, 2007

Stearns County Recorder

Document Number: 1216076

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE:

And assigned to: U.S. Bank

National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust

2007-1 Mortgage Pass-Through

Certificates, Series 2007-1

Dated: May 8, 2018

Recorded: May 17, 2018

Stearns County Recorder

Document Number: A1520586

Transaction Agent: Mortgage

Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

Transaction Agent Mortgage

Identification Number:

100122200002947957

Lender/Broker/Mortgage

Originator: BNC Mortgage, Inc., a Delaware Corporation

Residential Mortgage Servicer: PHH Mortgage Corporation COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Stearns

Property Address: 204 4th Avenue N, Waite Park, MN 56387

Tax Parcel ID Number: 98.60917.0000

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 18 and 19, Block 5, Townsite of Waite Park AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE

AS OF DATE OF NOTICE:

$177,658.64

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE:

November 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: County

Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney 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.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on May 30, 2023, or the next business day if May 30, 2023 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from

financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.

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

DATED: October 4, 2022

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee For BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 209-3300

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

File Number: 051624-F1 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

The above referenced sale scheduled for November 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM has been postponed by the mortgagor pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 580.07

Subd. 2 May 01, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the County Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota

DATED: April 25, 2023

ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee For BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Mortgage

Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

The above referenced sale scheduled for May 01, 2023 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to May 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the County Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

DATED: April 25, 2023

ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee For BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 051624-F1 H-17-1B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following

described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE:

September 1, 2006

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:

$322,400.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Scott H. Stroeing and Adris A. Brown, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage

Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, its successors and assigns

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:

Recorded: October 20, 2006

Stearns County Recorder

Document Number: 1209606

LOAN MODIFICATION:

Dated: March 2, 2011

Recorded: April 4, 2011

Document Number: A1340565

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE:

And assigned to: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-D, Mortgage-

Backed Certificates, Series

2006-D

Dated: January 31, 2012

Recorded: February 13, 2012

Stearns County Recorder

Document Number: A1361934

Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 1001944-3000271736-4

Lender/Broker/Mortgage

Originator: Fremont Investment & Loan

Residential Mortgage Servicer:

PHH Mortgage Corporation COUNTY IN WHICH

PROPERTY IS LOCATED:

June 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: County Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney 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. If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on December 14, 2023, or the next business day if December 14, 2023 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $128,000.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Lavaine D Davids, a single woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns DATE

PLACE OF SALE: County

Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney 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.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 27, 2007

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:

$66,000.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Patricia A

Lemke, a single person

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Advisor`s Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF

instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; 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: May 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on November 23, 2023, or the next business day if November 23, 2023 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; 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:

May 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: County

Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney 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.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 2023, or the next business day if December 1, 2023 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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

DATED: March 28, 2023

MORTGAGEE: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 052268-F1 H14-6B

Stearns Property Address: 2725 Tranquility Drive, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 Tax Parcel ID Number:

82.50705.0189

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block

3, Serenity Plat Two, Stearns County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $299,443.18

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property;

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:

ASSUMED

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE 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. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

DATED: April 19, 2023

MORTGAGEE: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-D, MortgageBacked Certificates, Series 2006-D Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 051622-F2

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Farewell

Sauk Centre’s Gapinski-Vogt participates in All-Star Series

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Jenna Gapinski-Vogt has put together a decorated high school athletics career, one punctuated by consistency, strong leadership and clutch play in timely moments.

From being a key member of Sauk Centre’s first-ever volleyball state championship team in 2021 to dominating frontcourts as a productive post for the Streeters girls basketball team, Gapinski-Vogt has paved the way to success for not only herself as an individual performer, but for her teams.

So, it seemed only right the soon-to-be Sauk Centre High School graduate received a rare style of sendoff, as she was one of 40 seniors selected by the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association to participate in its annual All-Star Series April 8 at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield.

“I think playing in the AllStar game was a fantastic way to end my career, to show all my hard work has finally paid off over the years,” she said.

Qualifying for this event speaks to Gapinski-Vogt’s accreditation. The 40-player commemoration consists of 10 players each from Class A, Class AA, Class AAA and Class AAAA. The vigilant Streeter, who closed out her Sauk Centre girls basketball resume with 971 points and 818 rebounds, made the 10-person cut, as she discovered when Sauk Centre activities director and girls basketball head coach Scott Bergman informed her after a thrilling 75-69 victory over West Central Area Jan. 31. It was a wave of emotions for the upperclassman after a 26-point, 14-rebound performance.

“I was shocked when Mr. Bergman told me I was selected,” Gapinski-Vogt said. “It felt amazing to be selected with only 10 girls from each class.”

The end of the regular season and the progression through the Section 6AA playoffs was a difficult one for Gap-

Sauk Centre’s Jenna Gapinski-Vogt is welcomed to the floor for the All-Star Series Stars vs. Stripes game April 8 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield. Gapinski-Vogt was one of 10 Class AA seniors selected to participate in the annual upperclassman girls basketball recognition.

inski-Vogt, who battled knee cartilage damage and missed seven straight Streeter contests from Feb. 7-Feb. 25 before making a brief return in her final home appearance, a firstround Section 6AA playoff win over Mora March 2.

With so much time spent away from the game at such a pivotal point in the season, Sauk Centre’s postseason rode on whether or not Gapinski-Vogt and fellow forward Tory Jennissen could reacclimate to competition in time to pile up wins. Sauk Centre buckled down and found ways to win. Gapinski-Vogt recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 62-45 win over Eden Valley-Watkins before the Streeters outpaced a mightily-talented Holdingford squad 66-50 in the section semifinals March 7.

“When trying to come back and play I tried many different things, but the thing that worked most was physical therapy,” Gapinski-Vogt said. “When I returned, it was like I never left, and teammates and I just instantly clicked.”

Sauk Centre’s campaign came to an end after the Albany Huskies used a late-game surge to win the section championship, but one of the team’s centerpieces still found herself waiting to play more basketball. This waiting period was another emotional period for the young hooper who wanted

to make her final game count.

“I was looking forward to meeting new people and being able to play one last game, even though I was crazy nervous,”

Gapinski-Vogt said.

When the special day arrived, Gapinski-Vogt found herself a member of the Stripes team, facing off against Team Stars. In a high-scoring showdown where every single player recorded points, the Stripes emerged victorious by a 96-75

result. Sauk Centre’s electrifying representative caught a pass inside the paint and overpowered her defender for an easy layup to make it 58-40. While that was her only score of the afternoon, the ever-reliable forward drew attention inside, created beneficial ball movement and pulled down several rebounds. It was a fitting final high school hurrah for a player defined by selflessness and leadership.

“I think I have become more of a leader to inspire the underclassmen to work hard and accomplish their goals,” she said.

The All-Star series was not just about the games; before tipoff, the All-Stars held a morning practice, participated in a question and answer session with University of Minnesota women’s basketball players and former All-Stars Amaya Battle, Mara Braun, Mallory Heyer and ran a youth clinic that involved over 75 girls.

While the title of “AllStar” only lingers beside Gapinski-Vogt in this fun-filled form of recognition, one of Sauk Centre’s most driven girls basketball athlete’s entire body of work as a Streeter served as the catalyst for the rare honor.

“I have definitely appreciated the many memories that have come from these experiences,” Gapinski-Vogt said.

Sauk Centre’s Jenna Gapinski-Vogt puts a layup in over a defender at the All-Star Series April 8 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield. Playing with and against the top girls basketball players in Minnesota, the consistent Streeter scored two points and brought down several rebounds.

Early promise, early rewards

Streeters girls track and field takes second at Minnewaska Invitational

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

After spending over a month biding their time, the Sauk Centre Streeters girls track and field team made their mark on the competitive spring sports schedule with an appearance at the Minnewaska Invitational April 24.

With a balanced attack from sprinters, relays and field events alike, the Streeters showed no rust from a prolonged winter, collecting second place out of six teams with a score of 130 behind Minnewaska Area’s 208.

“They’ve been working really hard throughout these first five weeks of track and field,” said Jim Metcalf, coach. “We had some really good performances.”

Leading the way in incredulous fashion was freshman Nya Thieschafer, who swept the two fastest events of the day. She bolted to a 13.84-second mark in the 100-meter dash to win the race, outlasting Upsala/Swanville’s Madison Tschida by .04 of a second, before blazing to a winning 200 time of 28.81. As if that were not enough, she also registered a second-place performance in the long jump.

Nya’s sister, Nina, also thrived under pressure, taking seventh in the 100, fourth in the 200 and third in the long jump.

“Both Thieschafers had an outstanding day,” Metcalf said. “The common denominator in all of these athletes is how hard they’ve been working.”

Spirit-lifting starts were a definitive trait of the Street-

ers’ red-hot opening, as evidenced by Alicia Jennissen in the throwing events. The senior hurled a 32-foot, 5-inch shot put try for second place and launched a stellar 92-7 attempt in the discus to win the competition. Both throws were personal records.

“The biggest thing is the mental aspect of it,” Metcalf said. “She’s going to get some great confidence out of that, and the other kids too, right there competing with her on a day-to-day basis. I think success breeds success, and it’s going to be great for the entire team when they see that.”

Sauk Centre’s final event win came in the 4x200 relay, where the energetic combination of Maddy Schuster, Mackenzie Ritter, Nina Thieschafer and Nya Thieschafer pulled ahead of the rest of the pack for a 1:56.69 victory.

“Part of it is they know they can be very competitive, so they take the time and work together and work on their handoffs,” Metcalf said. “When you’re in the 4x200 and drop the baton, it’s hard to recover from that. It definitely needs to be worked on, and they take that time.”

Encouraging displays of excellence came from more than just the winners, however.

Olivia Marsh earned a PR with a third-place 2:41.55 800 race, Francesca Rivers tied the Sauk Centre girls track and field program’s pole-vaulting record with a second-place, 7-foot leap and Raya Sebek, Abigail Mohs and Lisa Straninger placed fourth, fifth and sixth in the 3,200, respectively.

“I think we’re only going to get better,” Metcalf said. “I don’t think all of the events were hitting on all cylinders, but once we do that, we can be competitive with any team.”

The Streeters will look to build on its early promise with the Mainstreeter Invitational at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre.

Team scores: 1. Minnewaska Area 208, 2. Sauk Centre 130, 3. West Central Area 73, 4. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City 68, 5. Upsala/Swanville 50 and 6. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 17.

Individual results: 100: 1. Nya Thieschafer 13.84 seconds, 7. Nina Thieschafer

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Nya Thieschafer receives the baton from her sister Nina while competing in the 4x200 relay April 25 at the Minnewaska Track and Field Invitational. The duo teamed up with Maddy Schuster and Mackenzie Ritter to take first with a time of 1:56.69.

Streeters fly to first place Streeters to first in opening meet in meet

Sauk Centre boys track and field shows off depth

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

It would seem the Sauk Centre Streeters boys track and field team was eager to return to competition.

The Streeters captured first place in nine of 18 events at the Minnewaska Invitational April 24, seizing the team title with 224 points at Minnewaska Area High School in Glenwood. No other competitor at the sixteam event finished within striking distance of Sauk Centre, as second-place Minnewaska Area earned 140.5 points.

“We had some expectations that we’d be competing for that top spot,” said Jim Metcalf, coach. “We had a really good outing, starting off the season.”

It was hard to outline a particular strength for the team given its overall effectiveness across all events. No top finisher for Sauk Centre took any lower than fifth as the points quickly piled up. One area of pure dominance was the hurdling demonstrations, as Aaron Kerfeld, Spencer Marthaler and Ben Anderson landed first, third and fourth, respectively, in both the 110-meter-and 300-meter hurdles, with freshman Jackson Kerfeld snagging fifth in the 110 hurdles.

tight-knit group of kids in that event,” Metcalf said. “We’re feeling pretty good about the points they can score for us throughout the season.”

A pair of state-qualifying cross-country runners channeled their racing capabilities into the track and field opener. Brandon Kampsen dashed to convincing wins in the 800 and 1600, while Jacob Drevlow came away victorious in the 3200.

Along with his second-place finish behind Kampsen in the 800, Nathan Lahr led a spectacular triple jump effort, compiling a firstplace outing at 38 feet, 7 inches. Right behind him to make a formidable 1-2 punch was Anderson at 36-11 1/2.

din, Nathan Lahr and Kampsen were the 4x400 relay champions at 3:39.90, Owen Christians soared to second place in the pole vault at 9 feet, Blondin and Sorenson hustled to topthree spots in the 400 and Carter Schuster and Corey McCoy logged top-three placements in the shot put and discus, respectively. That is also not to mention the long jump, where Sauk Centre’s Anderson, Gilmore and McCoy all situated themselves in the top four.

“Throughout the season, we’ll see those distances and heights go further and higher up,” Metcalf said. “It’s a really good start of the season.”

Senior Nathan Lahr stays ahead of a pack of runners while competing in the 800-meter run at the Minnewaska Invitational. Lahr

“They haven’t had a whole lot of time to train outside,” Metcalf said. “It just shows their natural athletic ability.”

When it comes to pure displays of athleticism, the Streeters also boasted freshman David Gilmore, who sped to a 24.80-second top time in the 200, started off Sauk Centre’s first-place 4x200 relay and placed third in the long jump at 18 3/4.

“He’s one of the harder workers, always putting in that effort in practice,” Metcalf said. “He’s just a strong kid for a ninth grader. I know he does a lot of weight training and those things pay off.”

The all-senior grouping of Derick Sorenson, Reese Blon-

“They’ve always been a

The Streeters will return to action at their home invite at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre. Team scores: 1. Sauk Centre 224 points, 2. Minnewaska Area 140.5, 3. West Central Area 85.5, 4. Upsala/Swanville 41, 5. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City 28 and 6. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 20. Individual results: 100: 5. Jeric Schloegl 12.48 seconds, 6. Austin Helgeson 12.74, 10. Rykin Engle

13.17 and 18. Ben Nelson 14.02. 200: 1. Gilmore 24.80, 6. Keegan Christians 26.90, 7. Engle 26.98 and

11. Rayden Weber 28.33. 400: 2. Blondin 55.56, 3. Sorenson 56.21,

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Brandon Kampsen

Parents: Curt and Christine Kampsen

Accomplishment: Is an outstanding distance runner for the Sauk Centre Boys Track and Field Team.

What do you enjoy most about being on the track team? I enjoy being around my friends and taking on a leadership role.

What has been the highlight of your track career? My highlight was placing second at state for the 800m run. What is your favorite event to compete in? The 800m run, it’s painful yet shorter than the 2 mile.

What other activities are you involved in at school? I am involved in Cross Country.

Why do you feel it’s important to be involved in school activities? I think that participation in school activities forms a good work ethic and goals.

What is your favorite Streeter tradition? My favorite tradition is icing our legs in the river.

How do you try to make a difference at school? I believe success starts in the classroom, so I encourage student athletes to achieve good grades.

What teacher has impacted your education the most? Explain. Mrs. Wehrman has helped me with math since 10th grade. Teaching calculus isn’t an easy task, but she is outstanding.

What is something you’ve learned in class recently? Recently, I have learned about natural log function integration.

What is one item on your bucket list? I want to go wing suit flying.

10 YEARS AGO

Both Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa boys and girls golf teams are looking forward to their season with excitement, especially after they both advanced to the Section 5A meet last year, the first time they had done so since 2008. The Jaguars girls golf team will be led by sophomore and two-time state entrant Peyton Miller, while Brad Goodwin is the new head coach for the BBE boys team.

Quote of the week

Sauk Centre track and field coach Jim Metcalf on the program’s preparedness for the season opener: “Skill events like pole vault and high jump, they all involve some speed for them to get launched. They did get opportunities to work on that, and that shone through.”

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Olivia Marsh (left) gets support from teammates Brooke Rieland, Stella Schirmers, Serena Middendorf, Tori Marthaler and Lyndyn Anderson while competing in the 800-meter run April 25 at the Minnewaska Invitiational. Marsh took third in the event with a time of 2:41.55.

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finished second in the race with a time of 2:08.87. Teammate Brandon Kampsen took first with a time of 1:58.92.