Sauk Centre Herald 05-04-2023

Sauk Centre

Lifetime of activity

Bob

Fairway Pines Assisted Living April 27 in Sauk Centre. Wensman has lived in Sauk Centre since 1955, and his involvement in the Sauk Centre community has included roles in the city, fire department, county board, church and the National Guard.

Wensman stays busy after retirement

BY BEN SONNEK | STAFF WRITER

Editor’s note: May is Older Americans Month, and the Herald is putting the spotlight on older residents in the Sauk Centre community.

Bob Wensman has lived in Sauk Centre for nearly 70 years, and whether working full-time or retired, he has always had something to do and has given back to his community.

“I was a person who never sat around,” Wensman said. “My wife always said, ‘Bob, you always find something to do.’ … I like to stay busy.”

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Parishes on the Prairie welcomes Kenya delegation

BY BEN SONNEK STAFF WRITER

Learning

about the environment

SCES third grade class engaged in plant to food cycle

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isplays line the walls at Sauk Centre Elementary School, and the third graders’ piece, a scene of sea turtles, is made out of recycled materials – painted newspapers, cardboard and egg cartons.

This diorama is only one of the environmentally-focused initiatives the third grade class has been undertaking throughout the year, and it will soon culminate in a plant sale from 3 to 3:30 p.m., Monday, May 8, and from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 9.

“Our goal is to earn enough money

to buy some supplies we need for the garden,” said Andelee Leukam, third grade teacher. “If we make enough, we’re hoping to buy an apple tree.”

The teachers also hope students will take their love of gardening home with them when school is out.

“Some of the kids need that different outlet, something they can do as a family or transferring the skills they’ve learned to home,” said Lindsey Kuefler, third grade teacher. “At the beginning of the school year, they made an expert garden book, and it was cool to see the different topics

they were able to come up with. Not all of them were the same, so we tied that into their nonfiction writing.”

The environmental program has been spearheaded by the third grade teachers this year, including Leukam, Kuefler, Allison Beach and Abby Primus. It kicked off at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year with a harvest of the garden the 2021-22 third graders planted before their school year ended. This year’s third grade class decided to take the produce and make it into salsa.

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Perfect partnership 7th

Circumstances may have delayed the event by a few years, but Sauk Centre’s Catholic churches of St. Paul’s and Our Lady of the Angels have finally had a visit by a delegation from St. Joseph’s Parish, their partner Catholic parish in Migori, Kenya. The delegation – consisting of the Rev. Aloys Okumu Mwai and Salome Ayugi Okuku – have been touring Sauk Centre and the surrounding area, learning about the local culture and giving their thanks for the ongoing partnership.

“It feels good,” Aloys said. “It feels like we are at home, in spite of the cold and the snow.”

He will be a priest for 20 years this August, and St. Joseph’s Parish is the fourth parish he has served. Salome has been a teacher since 1982, teaching in

Kenyan elementary schools. Now retired, she continues to teach at Holy Family School in St. Joseph’s Parish. Sauk Centre’s parishes and St. Joseph’s Parish alter-

nate in sending a delegation every year and a half. The program dates back to the earliest days of the parishes’ partnership in the early 2000s. Salome, for instance, met Kathy Knoblach, the

current Centre for Christ director of faith formation, when the latter was part of a delegation to Kenya in 2007.

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Wensman rests for a moment in his apartment at

PHOTO BY BEN SONNEK The Rev. Aloys Okumu Mwai (from left), Kathy Knoblach and Salome Ayugi Okuku take a break from their schedule April 19 at the Centre for Christ in Sauk Centre. The delegation from St. Joseph’s Parish in Migori, Kenya, visited the Sauk Centre area April 14 to May 5.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Sydney Zollman (from left), Annie Sorenson, Christopher Polipnick, Luke Middendorf and Shalon Wilber celebrate after Zollman, Polipnick and Middendorf placed in the state competition April 29 at Eastview High School in Apple Valley. The competing trio got seventh in their respective categories – Zollman in dramatic interpretation and Middendorf and Polipnick in duo interpretation. See next week’s Herald for more detailed coverage of their achievement.

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Third grade teachers –Lindsey Kuefler (from left), Abby Primus, Andelee Leukam and Allison Beach – visit the mural that is part of the third grade class display April 28 at Sauk Centre Elementary School in Sauk Centre. The third graders have been doing environmentally-focused projects throughout the 2022-23 school year, culminating in a plant sale May 8 and 9.

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Earth Day tree planted

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Parents name: Bryan and Heather Zollman.

Accomplishment: Sauk Centre High School speech team member who qualified for state.

What do you enjoy most about being in speech? I enjoy the work and dedication it takes to be in speech and being with my teammates. It is definitely not the sort of activity where you can get far without putting in the work, and I really enjoyed that.

What has been the highlight of your speech career? Simply being a part of the team. Not many kids would wake up before the sun rises to go to a random school and feel anxious for the next ten hours. I have met some of my favorite people through this activity, and I am so blessed to be surrounded by such talented and hardworking people.

Tell us about your favorite speech you have ever delivered. I have only been in speech for two years and I loved both of my pieces, but I think I the one I did this season was my favorite. I am in Dramatic Interpretation, so topics can get intense. My speech is told from the perspective of a middle-aged woman who simply feels lost and hopeless, and when she finds a nest of baby

birds in her father’s yard, she decides that taking care of them is going to keep her alive. As the speech goes on, she gets more emotional while talking about being a failed poet and her relationship with her father. Every time she reaches a breaking point, she kills a bird, until there are none left. It is a powerful piece, like most Dramas. I love to play complex characters, so this speech was very fun and challenging for me.

What other activities are you involved in at school? I am involved in Cross Country, Choir, Track & Field, One Act, Musical and Speech.

Why do you feel it’s important to be involved in school activities? Being in school activities has brought me so many unexpected friendships, and I think those are so important, especially for teens. Trying different activities is great for figuring out what you are good at and where you belong.

What is your favorite Streeter tradition? I really love homecoming. I think it is fun to dress up during the week, and going to the football game on Friday is like the cherry on top. Everyone is just super happy during Homecoming week and it’s a blast.

How do you try to make a difference at school? I talk to everyone. It might not do much, but I think simple conversation can make someone’s day.

What teacher has impacted your education the most? Ms. Winters. I haven’t had many classes with her recently, but I go to her room any chance I get. She is probably the most relatable teacher I have ever met, and talking to her feels like talking to a therapist or a best friend. She

What is something you’ve learned in class recently? That no matter how hard I try, I will never understand college chemistry.

What is one item on your bucket list? I think it’d be really cool to live in a van for a summer.

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Jackson Zenzen (left) and Andrew Rousslange, with Sauk Centre Public Works, plant a tree for Earth Day April 25 at the Jaycee Park in Sauk Centre. The tree planting was delayed due to snow.

Sam and Randy Kolstad from Sauk Centre wait for their orders in style at Crazy J’s Bar and Grill during an adult prom April 29 in Sauk Centre. Crazy J’s also had Decades DJ and a space cleared for dancing starting at 8:30 p.m.

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Travis (from left) and Brooke Traut and Kayla and Mitchell Fruth experience an adult prom April 29 at Crazy J’s Bar and Grill in Sauk Centre. The event included a prom walk to get a stamp at Crazy J’s, Next Door Bar and Mustang Bar to enter a drawing.

“We went down to the high school, and they helped out in the (Family And Consumer Science) room, cutting and helping the third graders with the recipe,” Leukam said.

“The kids wrote the recipe and everything, and we shared it with each grade level, all of the teachers, and then we sent it to the superintendent and principals. We sent a bunch (of salsa) to fourth grade because they were the ones who started the garden.”

While the recipe did not use all of the garden’s produce, the class did not throw the leftovers away and composted them instead. That led to a learning opportunity when it came to school lunches and how the food waste from that meal could be naturally recycled as compost as well. Third grade now has three tumbler compost bins.

“The kids have continued adding to them,” Leukam said. “They understand what food waste is now, and that’s extremely important.”

The teachers have been instructing their students with project-based learning with this program, presenting the third graders with a topic problem or question and letting them research and find a solution. One of those recent topics was endangered species.

“We broke it down into the five different categories of animals, and then we talked about the things they can’t adapt to,” Leukam said. “That led us to researching why they are endangered, so the kids chose a species and then went and did the research to find out why that specific one was endangered.”

For April 22, Earth Day, the class went outside to pick up trash around the schoolyard. Each classroom had a designated area, and with their gardening gloves and plastic bags, they collected trash that ended up on the grounds and caught in the fences.

Beyond Earth Day, Leukam has noticed some of the

Born in Freeport, Wensman was raised in Belgrade and graduated from Belgrade High School in 1950. He attended the Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis to study printing.

students going out at recess and picking up litter if they find it.

“That’s something they’re choosing to do,” Leukam said. “There’s a student in (Beach’s) class who walks home with a plastic bag so she can pick up trash along her walk on the way home.”

Entering the spring months, the class has continued with tree planting along with replanting the garden. To incorporate the second graders into the program – as they will be involved next year as third graders themselves – they had them help with the garden planting and seed starting. A Stearns County Master Gardener also came in to show how to take care of the plants.

Because third grade has so many plants on hand this year, they decided to sell them to raise money for the program.

“It’s cool because one of the standards in third grade is being able to make change up to a dollar,” Leukam said. “They’re going to experience making and exchanging money.”

The fourth graders have been helping market the event, designing a poster to send to other classrooms.

The plants available at the sale’s farm stand will include tomatoes, marigolds, zinnias, varieties of sweet and hot peppers, watermelon and cantaloupe. The second grade’s

Wensman from front the state of Minnesota,” Wensman said.

During his studies, Wensman knew he was going to be drafted, so he joined the Army’s local unit in 1951. He served overseas in the Korean War for about 10 and a half months from 1951-52.

Wensman was dating a girl during his last couple of years in high school and while studying at Dunwoody. While he was deployed, though, she started seeing somebody else.

“I moved on; it happens,” Wensman said. “When I was home on leave, I saw this gal at the local café, and I had my eye on her. While I was over in Korea, I sent her a couple of letters – I never did hear from her. I came back, and she was still doing some waiter’s work at the café, and she was just graduating that year from high school.”

Wensman met her again at an evening dance at Lake Henry, and he asked if he could take her home. This October, he and Shirley will be married 70 years. Their family includes three children, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

“They’re all doing very well,” Wensman said.

The Wensmans moved to Sauk Centre in 1955. Wensman had been working for the Melrose Beacon as a linotype operator since 1952, but the year he moved, he also started working full-time for the Sauk Centre National Guard as the unit administrator, a position he held for 32 years. In all, Wensman has had nearly 40 years of military service.

“I really enjoyed being full-time with the National Guard,” Wensman said. “(The position) involved administration, medical records, financial records, maintenance records and logistics. It was a rather diversified job.”

Wensman was also the first sergeant of the Sauk Centre National Guard unit for 26 years, when they were called out several times to manage civil disturbances, including strikes.

“We were always recognized as one of the top units in

Third graders and the environment

“My favorite part of the garden was getting to plant seeds. I planted a dahlia.” – Elizabeth Oehrlein

“My favorite part of the garden was picking the tomatoes because I learned how to hug, twist, snap.”

– MacKenzie Peterson

“I like doing the nature walks and picking up trash.”

– Cora Johnson

“I like going on nature walks and planting seeds because it’s our future, and I’m glad my teacher taught me how to compost so we can pass it on to other people.”

– Danny Muellner

“I liked learning because the problem is so big and important to learn about how to fix it.”

– Leo Christians

“I loved pulling out the weeds. We got to get our hands dirty.” – Briella Ahrens

“I loved knowing that we are helping out the planet, and we got to spend time together.”

– Landon Mynczywor

plants will be for sale, while the third graders get to choose if they want to keep their plants or sell them.

“We let the kids decide what they wanted to plant,” Leukam said. “There are a lot of tomatoes in one classroom, … and there are a lot of watermelon in (another) class.”

For their last month of the school year, the class plans to take a field trip to the city compost site, shoveling some to

completed the course and graduated, my wife bought me a ring.”

Silver Creek Cemetery Annual Meeting: May 6, 3:30 p.m. at 1216

Park Lane, Sauk Centre. All are invited.

Greenwood/Oakland Cemetery Association Annual Meeting: May 8, 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 504 Elm Street, Sauk Centre. All lot owners and families are encouraged to attend.

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

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. Located at Centre for Christ.

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 the Little Sauk Legion. New members welcome.

Western Stearns DFL: Meets Wednesday, May 17, at the Silver Crest Apts. 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. We welcome anyone who suffers with mental health issues. 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. Any questions, call 320-351-8777.

In the community, Wensman’s involvement included six years on the Sauk Centre City Council, seven years as Sauk Centre mayor, nine years on the Sauk Centre Public Schools board and four years as a Stearns County commissioner. He was on the Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church board in Sauk Centre for many years, and he was a Sauk Centre Fire Department member for 23 years; on his right hand, he has a gold ring with a red gem in it, around which is inscribed “Sauk Centre Fire Department.”

“I was the fire chief for three years,” Wensman said. “I took a course through the fire academy in Texas, and when I

Wensman retired from full-time work in 1987 as the top non-commissioned officer in the battalion, overseeing about 600 troops.

“I’ve been retired for longer than I’ve worked,” Wensman said.

Even after retirement, Wensman helped by driving school buses for about 14 years.

“For some reason or other, I always found something to do to stay busy,” Wensman said.

The Wensmans moved to Fairway Pines Assisted Living in 2019. Nowadays, Wensman keeps himself busy by keeping up with area news, filling out crossword puzzles, playing bingo and visiting Shirley, who is at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Care Center in Sauk Centre. In the summer, he gardens at Fair-

bring back to their school garden. As for the program overall, the teachers have noticed their students becoming more aware of the overall process of where their food comes from beyond the store, as well as the cycle of plants to food to fertilizer.

“There has been a high level of interest and investment in it,” Beach said. “It’s something they’re all engaged with, and it affects all of them.”

way Pines, and he also enjoys participating in their competition programs with other assisted living facilities; he has been a competitor in their forklift driving contest and the grip games.

“When there are any activities, I’m usually there,” Wensman said. “If I feel it’s something beneficial or would interest me, I’ll go.”

Wensman enjoys the activities and camaraderie that come with his new way of living, and he has plenty of good memories to look back on in the meantime.

“I don’t want to sit around on my duff all day, and I like helping people,” Wensman said. “I’ve enjoyed every position I’ve had over the years in public life.”

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.

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Sauk Centre Elementary School third graders – Dayzee Wyllie (front, from left), Eli Lastra, Tenley Lefler, Logan Patterson, Clara Christen, Makenzie Judes, Kennedie Dirkes, Kira Erickson and Teagan Terhaar; (back, from left) Henry David, Danny Muellner, Cody Bromenshenkel, Cora Johnson, Wesley Neal, Ava Merten and Wyatt Ainali – finish picking up trash on the Sauk Centre Public Schools grounds April 24. The students somtimes pick up litter at recess as well.

Not a joke

Welp, it didn’t take long after President Joe Biden announced his candidacy for a second term in the White House that he sent me a personal text message. “It’s Joe Biden. Bryan, I’m officially running for reelection. If you’re with me, will you pitch in $20 to my campaign today?”

I was flabbergasted at receiving a text from the leader of the free world. I hadn’t heard from him since the 2022 midterms. But he’s been busy.

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Then, just a few hours later, Vice President Kamala Harris texted me. “Kamala here. It would mean so much if you’d pitch in $20 today to own a piece of this campaign from the very beginning.”

by Bryan Zollman

I didn’t know Kamala knew who I was, but Joe must have told her about me.

Then, just a few hours after that I received a text from Jill, whom I assume is Dr. Jill Biden. She said, “Jill here. I’m going to do everything I can to make sure we reelect Joe and Kamala, and I’m asking you to join me.”

Then, the next day, I received a text from a guy named Doug, who I assume is Doug Emhoff, Kamala’s husband, again asking if I could chip in $20.

I couldn’t believe they all took time out of their busy schedule to send me a personal text message.

So, I responded in kind. “Hey all. Thanks for the texts. Sorry, but I sent my last few dollars in my savings account to President Zelenskyy to help protect the Ukrainian border from those insurrectionist Russians. Kamala, you understand the importance of border security better than anybody being you are the border czar and have been handling the U.S. border situation (not crisis) with precision.

I would love to send you some money, but cash is a little tight right now. Gas, groceries and just about everything else is super-duper expensive. But don’t worry. Our governor said he is sending us $250 in rebate checks. Not a joke. He promised us $2,000 when he was running for reelection, but then after he was elected, realized he only had $17.5 billion in the bank and had to raise taxes and fees again, so we only get $250. But he says it’s going to make Minnesota the greatest state in the country, and I believe him. As long as he’s MMGA and not MAGA, right. Those MAGA people are crazy domestic terrorists and a threat to our democracy. Not to mention, they’re all racist, transphobic, homophobic and misogynistic like that smug loudmouth Tucker Carlson. So glad he’s not on TV anymore. Just wish Don Lemon could take his place. Don spits facts. Not a joke.

So, when that check comes, I will be sure to earmark $25 for the campaign. I know you asked for $20, but I’m gonna give 10% for you, big guy (wink-wink). I would send more but that darn Putin is causing our gas and grocery prices to skyrocket. That’s why it’s important we keep sending money to Zelenskyy, so he can defeat the Russians once and for all and inflation will finally disappear.

I just want to say I am so glad you are running for reelection. You are the only guy who can beat that deranged orange man, unless he’s in jail where he belongs wearing an orange jumpsuit (how fitting).

I know you will be 82 when you are reelected, but as Jeffrey Epstein always said, age ain’t nothing but a number.

Life lessons and joy-filled lives

Not too long ago, without thinking, I shouted “red light” as our children ran closer toward the corner of Main Street and Sinclair Lewis Avenue.

“Red light, green light” was a game I used to play with our children when they were younger, in association with pedestrian safety, and they loved it. Any time they were nearing a dangerous situation, I would say “red light,” and they’d freeze, waiting in anticipation of getting the green light to continue. Sometimes, I would play the game even when danger wasn’t imminent, just for fun and to keep their listening skills sharp.

I found when we played the game, each child listened better than when a simple stop was requested, and the game association made it easier and less disruptive to life around us to stop them long before they were ever in any real danger.

Making life lessons more fun also makes those lessons unforgettable for our long-term memories. I’ve noticed our children playing this game in a similar nature with peers and younger friends and family members. Honestly, their abilities to mirror this behavior and decipher appropriate times and places to use this skill makes my heart so happy.

Other life skills Shawn and I have tried to make fun and memorable are financial responsibility and delayed gratification. It’s amazing how many times a day we can sprinkle in lessons to teach each of these life skills.

Each spring, our children join me at a local nursery with a flat and a budget. They are each given the same amount of money but are given the freedom to purchase whatever they’d like for their gardens as long as they stay within their budget.

It is amazing to me how much fun they each have but also how serious each child takes this task. Their last trip to the nursery brought a lot of smiles and even teamwork. They realized if they put their funds together, they could purchase an extra plant they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to buy.

After some discussion, and a bit of debate, they agreed to buy purple and white wave petunias. The other flowers in the discussion were snapdragons. Realizing they couldn’t buy both, the snapdragons went back to the display, the children agreeing maybe they’d buy some of those for next year’s planting season.

I was amazed at how organically our children worked through both budgeting and delayed gratification without Shawn or me having to broach either subject. We were able to stand back and watch them work through it together.

Our children have taught me patience and they can figure out way more than I ever thought they could at such young ages. If we spent less time trying to control everything and everyone, I wonder how much joy we could find in life?

A prom-ised good night

The ticking time bomb known as senior year affects many future graduates yearly. “Senioritis” plagues high schoolers as they start to mark off the final chapters of many events. However, for some seniors, they are marking off the first time and last chance of the same occasion at once.

This happened to me two weekends ago as I experienced prom for the first time. After skipping my junior year, I decided to attend something most little girls dream about. Talks of fancy dresses plus hair and makeup seemed too intriguing to say no, and just like that, I was sucked into the glamorous and exhausting day known as senior prom.

My mom and I started the prom journey in March while dress shopping in Fargo. After three stores and five meltdowns from my little sister, I finally found what I believed to be the perfect dress. I always envisioned myself going to prom in a flowing ballgown, which probably stems from my obsession with Disney princesses that sparked at a young age. The dress was bought, accessories were found and shoes were purchased, all in preparation for the big day.

When I woke up the morning of April 22, I was ready. Everything was planned, and I was ready to have a fun and easygoing day, or so I thought. When people talked to me about prom when I was younger, it would’ve been nice of them to mention how extremely exhausting the day is. After sitting on the floor while my aunt did my hair and makeup for three hours, I felt like a princess. Then, sud-

denly, cameras were shoved in faces, poses were determined and I made a fool of myself at grand march, danced the night away, played Madden football with my date after the dance and then boom, the day was over.

A day I’d dreamt about since I was little came and went like lightning, but it was still as magical and exciting as I had imagined it to be. Getting to spend the day with my best friends and boyfriend while getting blisters all over my feet was an oddly exciting experience. Plus, getting to see all of my classmates dressed up was an interesting sight, considering most of the time we all see each other in school clothes. As a girl who prefers to wear sweatpants and sweatshirts, I think my mom almost had a heart attack when she saw me in a huge dress with my hair and makeup done, but I’m guessing that’s how most girls feel on prom day. For most of us, it’s a chance to get fully glamoured up for the first time in our lives, which is both overwhelming and exhilarating.

After waking up at 11 a.m. the following day, I was happy I had been enticed by the prom bliss and had decided to go. It truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience juniors and seniors in high school have the privilege of experiencing, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to do it one final time. Well, that is, until I do it all over again this Saturday at the Melrose prom, but we’ll just ignore that. After all, I’m sure the prom hosted on Streeter territory will be the superior one to remember.

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Mom loved sitting in her old, wooden rocking chair in our toy room watching the birds, with the heat from the summer sun filling the room with warmth. A bird book was within hand’s reach in case she spied an unfamiliar bird and needed to look it up.

She would pound on the window – and use a few choice words – if a squirrel jumped from the steps onto the bird feeder or a grackle landed on it and pushed most of the bird seed to the ground.

If the feeder needed filling, Mom would get the ladder from the garage, set it up in front of the window, climb the steps and fill the feeder herself, even in her later years. In fact, a neighbor one day told me she watched Mom climb the ladder filling the feeder. She just couldn’t wait for one of us kids to do it.

Mom was determined to fend for herself, especially after Dad died. In fact, she became more independent and didn’t ask for help unless she really needed it.

Like the time I received a phone call from her, asking if I could come home because she had fallen. My mind raced just as fast as I did in my vehicle to get there. Pictures kept running through my mind. What happened and how badly was she hurt? Walking through the door, there she sat on the kitchen chair, a smile on her face. “I’m OK,” she said, leaning her arm on the table. A pool of blood was on the kitchen floor in front of her. She told me she had tripped on the kitchen rug, fallen and landed on her nose. I didn’t know a nose could bleed that much. The bleeding had stopped – thank God – and her nose was not broken, I think. “I’m alright,” she said, so, of course, there was no need to go to the doctor. I nicely took that rug and tossed it down the basement steps. I should have known better. Guess what? When I returned a few hours later to check on Mom, that rug was right back in the kitchen.

That was Mom.

She couldn’t wait for one of us kids to clean the driveway after it snowed. She was out there with a shovel removing the snow by hand, whether there was an inch of snow or a foot of snow. And it wasn’t a short driveway. Mom always told me she liked shoveling snow. I think it wasn’t so much that she liked shoveling snow but that she enjoyed being outside. In later years, she did give in to having her driveway blown out.

It was the same way with raking leaves on the lawn in the fall and cleaning up the yard in the spring. While she never turned down offers of help, she usually had a head start by the time we arrived.

And cutting the lawn was Mom’s job, until she could no longer do it. Even then, she would sit on a lawn chair and watch as my sister mowed the grass, or Mom would walk around the lawn picking up sticks so they wouldn’t get stuck in the lawn mower.

Mom loved sitting in the swing we gave her and Dad for their anniversary. Oftentimes, she wasn’t alone. After work, if she was sitting in the swing, I would join her. No words were needed. It was just peaceful sitting with Mom.

Mother’s Day is just 10 days away. It’s a good time to remember the time spent with your mom, if she is no longer with you. I know I will. For those of you lucky enough to still have your mom with you, spend time with her. It’s the best gift you can give her. Well, other than a bird feeder, if she loves watching her feathered friends.

Life Hacks

By Missy Traeger

How to use common, everyday items to help with household problems.

When taking pills, remember: Chin up for tablets, chin down for capsules. Tablets sink while capsules float.

Shopper noon on Wednesday and Classy Canary noon on Thursday.

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From the Heart by Carol Moorman

Donald P. Zemler

Donald P. “Don” Zemler, 73, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully April 28, 2023, after a three-year battle with multiple myeloma.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, with the Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 4, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., May 5, at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Parish prayers will be at 6:15 p.m., May 4, at the funeral home.

Donald Paul Zemler was born Feb. 2, 1950, in Fulda, Minnesota, to Herman and Agnes (Baechler) Zemler. Don grew up on the farm –milking cows and growing potatoes – with his 10 brothers and sisters. He graduated from Fulda High School in 1969 and furthered his education at Southwest State University, earning his teaching degree in 1973. He was united in marriage to Marsha Neidecker

Donald P. Zemler July 19, 1975, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Soon after their marriage, Don and Marsha settled in Bellingham, Minnesota, where Don taught high school math and coached football and baseball. In 1981, they moved to Sauk Centre, where Don taught geometry, trigonometry and computer science until retiring in 2007. He was an active leader and negotiator with his union, the Minnesota Education Association. A much-loved coach of girls volleyball and then the founding coach of Sauk Centre’s girls softball

100 years ago • May 3, 1923

City discusses White Way route, lighting

The Sauk Centre City Council and the city’s Water, Light and Power Commission met in the council chambers Thursday evening last week, discussing the question of the route of the city’s White Way. Its currently planned route runs from the Great Northern to the Northern Pacific depots, including the corner of Main Street and Fifth Street and extending north from there across the Sauk River bridge; however, this plan does not have lights at the Cooper and Dowswell corners. There was talk of removing some of the lights around the high school to fill in the shortfall, but it was decided instead to install six additional lights at the expense of the city council and the Water, Light and Power Commission. In all, about 70 White Way posts will be installed.

50 years ago • May 3, 1973

Special Olympics program coming to Sauk Centre

About 20 Sauk Centre youth will be participating in the Sauk Centre Special Olympics being held May 5 at the Sauk Centre High School track. The ultimate goal of the program is to create sports training and athletic competition opportunities to mentally disadvantaged youth throughout Minnesota. Events will include the 50-yard dash, the 300-yard run, the standing and running board jumps and the softball throw. The

Thank you

A huge shout out of thanks for the generous donations provided to the Little Sauk Legion Auxiliary fundraiser held on April 23. Proceeds go towards our veterans and their families and will continue to be used towards positive community endeavors.

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Thank you NAMI St. Cloud Area would like to thank the sponsors of our May 6 Mental Health Walk at Lake George: CentraCare, Granite Financial, DAV Chapter 9, Grede II LLC, anonymous, Brenny Transportation, Central MN Mental Health Center, D. J. Bitzan Jewelers, Anderson Trucking, mnmentalhealth.org, Hanisch House and Blattner Company. For more information/register: www.namistcloud.com.

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Dear Heart of Jesus, In the past, I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own heart where your father sees it. Then in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail. J.S.

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program, Don and Marsha led their team to the state tournament in 1999. During summers, Don worked as a crop adjuster, and following his retirement from teaching, he became a year-round adjuster and claims auditor for RCIS/Zurich. He found great fulfillment in checking out crops and visiting farmers around Minnesota – even traveling to Nebraska and Texas – and in teaching skills to newer adjustors.

Don’s greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. He loved puzzles and card games. He was often found in the backyard, playing football or softball with the kids. An avid outdoorsman, summers were spent fishing at the lake. Every fall, he looked forward to hunting season, and he had special memories of times with his brothers, nephews, sons, neighbor boys and grandsons going after pheasants, ducks, turkeys and, most importantly, deer. Even as his health was declining, he was proud to bring home his largest buck ever in 2021.

Survivors include his wife Marsha Zemler of Sauk Centre; children Marie (Sherman) Zemler Wu of Boston, Massachusetts, Matthew (Ingrid) Zemler, Sr. of Duluth and David (Hnou) Zemler of St. Paul; grandchildren Ryah (Miryah), Elliot and Tilly (Matilde) Zemler Wu, and Matthew, Jr., Jasper, and Crosby Zemler; brothers and sisters Sr. Rosemary Zemler of Rochester; Rita (Dale) Bunkers of Chester, South Dakota, Richard (Irene) Zemler of Laverne and Maggie Heath of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Edward (Elaine) Zemler, Joan (Herb) Remiger, Fred (Diane) Zemler, Tom Zemler, Jim (Jeni) Zemler and Barb Bunkers; and brother-in-law Calvin Heath.

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Sauk Centre Jaycees have donated ribbons as prizes, and Everett Wolfe will be the official announcer and starter. The students have been training for this local meet during and after school and on Saturdays.

25 years ago • May 5, 1998

Fundraiser set for Sauk Centre Bryant Library

Paul Post, chairman of Sauk Centre’s Bryant Library Board, announced this week the start of a $30,000 fundraising drive to assist the library and the Sauk Centre Area Historical Society with special improvements, including the addition of a large window in the front entrance, the restoration of the fireplace and woodwork and adding a modern secure book drop, additional landscaping and new furniture and fixtures. SCAHS, which will be using the new space provided for them in the library’s lower level, will need shelving, signage and equipment for research, reference and restoration. The 94-year-old library building is undergoing a $610,000 renovation to enlarge the library space and provide handicap accessibility.

10 years ago • May 2, 2013

Muellner, Middendorf win State FFA degrees Sauk Centre FFA members Darrin Middendorf and Tiffany Muellner were awarded State FFA degrees, the highest honor in the state organization, Monday during the 84th annual Minnesota State FFA Convention. Awards were given to 296 FFA members who completed all the necessary requirements and obligations to earn a State FFA degree, including 2-plus years of FFA membership, 360 hours of systematic school instruction in agriculture education, a Supervised Agricultural Experience and earning at least $2,000 for their efforts in a farming enterprise. For Middendorf and Muellner, they fulfilled their SAE requirements while working on their respective family dairy farms.

Write

names on cemetery flowers

BY BEN SONNEK | STAFF WRITER

Sauk Centre residents

Bob and Cele Gamradt would like to remind the community to write names on their flower tags when they leave flowers at the

graves of their loved ones.

The Gamradts live north of three Sauk Centre cemeteries – St. Paul’s, Calvary and Greenwood –and during windy weather, such as the area has had for the past week, the flowers often end up on the Gamradts’ land. They enjoy returning the flowers to the proper gravesites, but they can only do so if the flowers have names attached. Flowers without names can be found on the Gamradts’ gas hookup, located on the northern edge of St. Paul’s Cemetery.

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 RECORDING:

Recorded: May 7, 2007 Stearns

County Recorder

Document

NOTICE TO SAUK RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT RESIDENTS

The Stearns County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for an appointment to the Sauk River Watershed District Board of Managers. This appointment would be to serve a three-year term ending on June 30, 2026. If you are interested in being appointed to this board and you reside in the Sauk River Watershed District in Stearns County, send a brief resume giving your place of residence and any other information about yourself which you would like to share with the Board regarding your qualifications or interests in serving on this board. An online

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. 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 8, 2023

MORTGAGEE: Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2019-4, U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 051996-F1 H-15-6B

application form and more information on this board is available on the Stearns County website: stearnscountymn.gov/908

You can also contact us at 320-656-3900, send resumes to the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, Administration Center, 705 Courthouse Square RM 148, St. Cloud, MN 56303, email Randy Schreifels at auditor.email@co.stearns.mn.us or contact your County Commissioner. Applications are due by May 26, 2023.

Randy R. Schreifels, MBA, CPA Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer PH-18-1B

Sauk Centre Public Utilities Commission

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

ASSUMED NAME: Motor Works.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 1601 Riverside Avenue South, Sartell, MN 56377 USA.

NAMEHOLDER(S): Sartell Shop LLC, 822 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN 56387 USA.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Darell Nelson 04/18/2023

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

ASSUMED NAME: Motor Works Auto.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 1601 Riverside Avenue South, Sartell, MN 56377 USA.

NAMEHOLDER(S): Sartell Shop LLC, 822 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN 56387 USA.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Darell Nelson 04/18/2023

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

ASSUMED NAME: Motor Works Auto Repair.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 1601 Riverside Avenue South, Sartell, MN 56377 USA.

NAMEHOLDER(S): Sartell Shop LLC, 822 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN 56387 USA.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

ASSUMED NAME: Motor Works Auto Repair.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 24792 County Road 7, St. Cloud, MN 56301 USA.

NAMEHOLDER(S): St. Augusta Shop LLC, 822 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN 56387 USA.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document

I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Darell Nelson 04/18/2023 H-18-2P

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

ASSUMED NAME: Motor Works Auto.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 24792 County Road 7, St. Augusta, MN 56301 USA.

NAMEHOLDER(S): St. Augusta Shop LLC, 822 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN 56387 USA.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Darell Nelson 04/18/2023

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

ASSUMED NAME: Motor Works.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 24792 County Road 7, St. Cloud, MN 56301 USA.

NAMEHOLDER(S): St. Augusta Shop LLC, 822 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN 56387 USA.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Darell Nelson 04/18/2023

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CITY OF WEST UNION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of West Union, Todd County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at City Hall, 121 1st Street SW, West Union, Minnesota on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

This will be an informational meeting to discuss the City’s Infrastructure Improvements Project, including economic and environmental impacts, service area, alternatives to the project, and potential funding sources, including USDA Rural Development. All residents and property owners within the City of West Union are encouraged to attend.

Janet Macey Clerk, City of West Union

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Breitbach capable

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(Inset) Brayden Breitbach correctly spelled capable in the seventh round of the Holy Family School spelling bee to win the contest. He was one of six finalists from sixth grade.

(Above) The Holy Family School fifth and sixth grade spelling bee finalists - fifth graders (front, from left) Raya Nathe, Jimmy Mackedanz, Jack Yarke, Brianna LaVoi, Karly Homan and Rhyan Anderson; and sixth graders (back, from left) Jaden Breitbach, Zander Borgerding, Brayden Breitbach, Isaiah Hokanson, Brynn Breitbach and Olen Minette - gather in the HFS gym April 24. After an initial written spelling test, 12 contestants from fifth and sixth grade were chosen to be in the competition. The competition came down to twin brothers, Jaden and Brayden Breitbach. After seven rounds of competition, Brayden spelled his word, capable, correctly making him the Holy Family School 2023 Spelling Bee champion. The competition was held April 21.

Wild have no excuse for first-round woes

The first round of the playoffs has been an agonizing thorn in the side of Minnesota professional sports for decades now.

From the Twins losing 17 consecutive playoff games to the Timberwolves struggling to close out games in two consecutive first-round defeats, winning a series, a commonplace scenario during the regular season, is a Herculean feat for our state’s sports teams.

Fundraising makeover at UMC

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Jacob Holck (front, middle), pastor of United Methodist Church in Sauk Centre, receives a makeover from Taryn Kamphenkel (clockwise from bottom left), Maggie and Skyla Pfremmer and Elayna Kamphenkel April 30 at UMC in Sauk Centre. In support of March’s Food Share Month, Holck challenged Sauk Centre’s UMC congregation to raise $1,000 for area food shelves, promising to allow the youth to give him a makeover if the goal was reached; as of April 30, the congregation raised $1,644.85 to be split equally between the Sauk Centre and Melrose food shelves.

GENERAL NOTICE TO CONTROL OR ERADICATE NOXIOUS WEEDS

Notice is hereby given this 15th day of May, 2023, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, Subdivision 1 (2009), that all persons in Stearns County, Minnesota, shall control or eradicate all noxious weeds on land they occupy or are required to maintain. Control or eradication may be accomplished by any lawful method, but the method(s) applied may need to be repeated in order to prevent the spread of viable noxious weed seeds and other propagating parts to other lands. Failure to comply with the general notice may mean that an individual notice, Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, Subdivision 2 (2009), will be issued. An individual notice may be appealed within three working days of receipt to the appeal committee in the county where the land is located. Failure to comply with an individual notice will mean that the inspector having jurisdiction may either hire the work done or seek a misdemeanor charge against the person(s) who failed to comply. If the work is hired by the county inspector, the cost can be placed as a tax upon the land and collected as other real estate taxes are collected. You may obtain a list of the plants that are designated as noxious weeds and the members of the appeal committee from your County Agricultural Inspector or County. You can also obtain this information from your Local Weed Inspectors. Local Weed Inspectors include the township supervisors, city mayors or their appointed assistants. More information regarding the statewide/county listed noxious weeds, the MN Noxious Weed Law and a list of County Agricultural Inspectors can be obtained from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Web Site by visiting: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/ noxious-invasive-weed-program. Additionally, Stearns County is listing Rough Potato/Metaplexis japonica as a county listed prohibited weed in 2023.

Bob Dunning

Stearns County Agricultural Inspector P.O. Box 246 St. Cloud, MN 56301 Phone 320-656-6578

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

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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 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

ORIGINAL CREDITOR

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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

BY EVAN MICHEALSON Michealson’s Minutes

Such is also the case for the Wild, who have made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 10 of the last 11 campaigns but have only made it to the second round on two occasions. Most recently, as much of the state witnessed, Minnesota once again coughed up a 2-1 series lead, losing three straight games in fairly-uncompetitive fashion to send themselves to the offseason.

Dallas is a great team. It has a legitimate force in the net in Lakeville native Jake Oettinger, a strong forward cast that includes veterans Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin and 100-point scorer Jason Robertson. The Stars were electric on the power play and made sure to capitalize on Wild errors when they occurred.

However, Minnesota has no defense in meekly bowing out of the playoffs with the end of the series looking as lopsided as it did. The NHL is as closely-contested and parity-driven as there is; the eighth-seeded Florida Panthers just defeated the best regular season team of all time in the Boston Bruins in seven games and the Seattle Kraken, in their second season as a franchise making their playoff debut, wiped out the defending champion Colorado Avalanche, who are no slouch again this year as the Central Division champions.

If those teams, who one could definitely argue had far less to work with from a matchup standpoint than the 103-point Wild against a team they split the regular season with, could make the upset happen, why not the Wild?

Also, while there were certainly questionable calls from the referees during the series (particularly against Marcus Foligno) and the Wild were missing Joel Eriksson Ek both as a member of the team’s dynamic second line and the penalty kill, the playoffs are all about overcoming obstacles and finding a way. Quite simply, if you are relying on one guy to offer all the patchwork for the team and hoping calls do not come to save an abysmal penalty kill, those are already two giant red flags.

There is a lot to like about the direction of this Wild team. Despite disappointing performances in the postseason, Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy are locked into long-term deals with the team as exciting, goal-scoring forwards and there is enough depth to project more playoff appearances in the future. Unfortunately, despite the pure unpredictability of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Wild are growing more and more familiar with being shown the door.

COMMUNITY STARS

Compass Insurance Services qualifies for 2022 Leaders Circle

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Atlas Insurance Brokers is happy to announce that Compass Insurance Services, LLC has qualified for Leaders Circle in 2022. Leaders Circle acknowledges top agencies for outstanding performance, and only a portion of potential agencies qualify in a given year.

“Congratulations to Eric Beuning and Jan Minette,” said Vance Prigge, president of Atlas Insurance Brokers. “Their performance in 2022 was first class, and I’m proud to acknowledge their hard work with Leaders Circle status.”

MOVING/ ESTATE SALE

Conference slate a mixed bag for Streeters softball

Sauk Centre drops doubleheader to West Central Area

BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER

For the entirety of a West Central Conference softball doubleheader May 2, the weight of the West Central Area Knights batting order seemed to wear down the Sauk Centre Streeters.

And in the second game of the afternoon showdown, West Central Area had reached its offensive zenith, piling up 13 runs in the first two innings on their way to a commanding 21-6 win at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre.

“Things steamrolled on us a little bit,” said T.J. Schmiesing, Sauk Centre softball head coach. “They squared up the ball well, put pressure on our defense and took advantage of it.”

After tagging starting pitcher Hailey Hokanson for five runs in the first inning, the Streeters gave eighth grader Jenna Riley a taste of varsity hitting, and it proved to be an unfortunate blend of big hits and defensive blunders.

“We didn’t make enough plays,” Schmiesing said. “That was the theme of the doubleheader.”

Down 15-1, Sauk Centre did not mentally check out of the game, instead putting together an encouraging five-run

fourth inning. Nevaeh Hartmann, Emily Peters and Lanna Walter all contributed RBI base hits during the brief rally.

“There’s never a hole they think they can’t dig out of,” Schmiesing said. “The fight in them is always there.”

The Knights, off the back of seven consecutive hits, ended the game in the bottom of the fourth inning with six more runs.

West Central Area 17, Sauk Centre 10

With the wind blowing out, the Knights brought out the lumber and outgunned the talented Streeters in a 17-10 slugfest in the first game of a doubleheader May 2 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre.

West Central Area hit three home runs in the game, two from Claire Stark.

Sauk Centre was led by an impressive hitting performance from outfielder Isie Kolbo, who went 2-for-4 with four RBIs.

“She’s one of those girls that’s capable of hitting in the top part of the lineup once she gains confidence, and I think she’s getting there,” Schmiesing said.

West Central Area got off to an electric 5-0 start but the

Streeters immediately responded with a four-run bottom of the first. This marked the beginning of a back-and-forth affair, with Sauk Centre pulling ahead 10-9 behind run-scoring doubles from Kate McKeown and Kolbo.

The Knights stole a hardfought road win with a combined eight runs in the final two innings.

Despite the loss, it was a step in the right direction for a team seeking more consistent offensive production.

“Hitting-wise, we’re getting there,” Schmiesing said. “We’re starting to square up the ball a lot better. We weren’t getting that early in the year.”

Pierz 10, Sauk Centre 0

Frankie Seelen has been a near-unstoppable pitching force for the Pierz Pioneers, and the senior thrower’s dominance was on display against the Streeters May 1.

Continuing a stellar season that began with a no-hitter, Seelen nearly replicated the feat, holding Sauk Centre to a single hit while striking out 11 in a 10-0 five-inning Pierz victory at Pierz High School in

Pierz. The Streeters’ lone hit came off the bat of Kolbo, who picked up a fifth-inning double that made a dent in the plastic lining the top of the fence. Emily Peters, Lanna Walter and Hailey Hokanson reached base through walks.

The Pioneers piled on the runs as the game progressed; after leading by only one after two innings, the hosts struck for nine runs in the final three frames, capitalizing on three Sauk Centre errors. Sauk Centre 11, Minnewaska Area 7 Sauk Centre’s offensive outburst against the Minnewaska Area Lakers was so nice, they did it twice.

Three straight three-run innings to begin the contest cleared the way for a high-scoring victory, as the Streeters took down the Lakers 11-7 to clinch a doubleheader sweep April 27 at Minnewaska Area High School in Glenwood.

The top of the lineup was ferocious for Sauk Centre. Leadoff hitter Peters collected three hits and an RBI, second hitter Walter went 2-for-4 with

two runs scored, cleanup batter Hokanson bashed three hits with three RBIs and fifth hitter Lindsay Bailey drove in three runs.

Sauk Centre 12, Minnewaska Area 1

A nightmarish losing streak to start the season is over.

Bailey went 4-for-4 with three RBIs, Hokanson tossed five innings of one-run ball and Sauk Centre bulldozed Minnewaska Area in the first game of a doubleheader April 27 at Minnewaska Area High School

in Glenwood. The Streeters left little doubt this one would go in the win column, piling on five runs in the first inning. Peters doubled and scored on a passed ball, Bailey drilled an RBI single, Sienna Klaphake coaxed a bases-loaded walk, Lydia Green-Brueggemeier knocked in a run with a fielder’s choice and Kolbo brought home another run with a bunt single. Sauk Centre scored in every frame of the five-inning affair.

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Baseball SC defeated Benson 24-9

SC defeated Benson 11-6

SC JV defeated Benson 22-2

SC JV defeated Benson 2-1

SC 8th grade team defeated Melrose 20-10

SC 7th grade team lost to Melrose 13-9

SC defeated Morris Area/ Chokio-Alberta 6-5

SC JV lost to Morris Area/ Chokio-Alberta 9-2

SC 8th grade team lost to Morris

Area/Chokio-Alberta 4-3 in extra innings

SC 7th grade team defeated Morris

Area/Chokio-Alberta 9-6 Softball

SC lost to West Central Area 21-6

SC lost to West Central Area 17-10

SC JV defeated West Central Area 22-8

SC JV defeated West Central Area 8-7

SC lost to Pierz 10-0

SC defeated Minnewaska Area 11-7

SC defeated Minnewaska Area

20 YEARS AGO

At their April 29 meet at Melrose, their only meet of the week, the Sauk Centre Streeters relay team recorded multiple first place finishes. Megan Beilke took first in the 100, 200 and 400 dashes; Christine McFadden placed first in the 100 and 300 hurdle events; and Jake Jene tallied two first place honors in the 800 and 1,600 runs. Sauk Centre is scheduled for another Melrose competition on Thursday.

Quote of the week

Sauk Centre baseball senior Cole Roering on the team’s 35-run doubleheader sweep: “It was extremely fun to be a part of. Good things happen when we put the ball in play and make the routine plays, and everyone did what they needed to do.”

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Looking back after a doubleheader against Benson May 2, it would have been hard for anyone to believe the Sauk Centre Streeters baseball team had been encountering scoring issues.

Scoring seven runs in the first inning alone, the Streeters galloped out to a gigantic lead against the outmatched Braves and never looked back, downing their West Central Conference rival by a score of 24-9 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre.

“We needed to get two wins and we got two wins,” said Bryan Zollman, head coach. “We still saw some things we need to work on, but we are having better at-bats.”

The wild contest featured inconsistent, inaccurate pitching on the side of Benson, as the Braves either walked or hit a staggering 15 Sauk Centre batters, creating offensive opportunities simply off those trips to the basepaths alone.

However, the Streeters also saw the ball well and made solid contact, leading to several multi-hit games within their lineup. Keegan Middendorf capped out a remarkable day with a 3-for-4 showing, including three runs scored and four

RBIs.

S t r e e t e r Streeter SCOREBOARD shot

“Keegan Middendorf had a great day at the plate with six hits in two games,” Zollman said. “We are starting to be more patient at the plate and utilize all fields.”

Eli Fletcher totaled two hits and four RBIs, Hunter Danielson added two hits, four runs and two RBIs and Evan Zales contributed three hits, three runs and two RBIs.

The Streeters tallied seven runs in the first inning and two more in the second and third innings, eventually putting the game into highlight-reel territory with an eight-run fourth inning and a five-run fifth.

Sauk Centre will play area rival Melrose at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre.

Sauk Centre 11, Benson 6

A once-close game gave way to Sauk Centre’s second-straight win, as the Streeters used three-RBI games from Fletcher and Danielson to snag an 11-6 triumph in the first game of a doubleheader versus Benson May 2 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre.

“It was good to see us have better at-bats and put some pressure on the opposing team early,” Zollman said. “We got down early but battled back and

Making his pitching debut was Zales, who pitched into the fourth, giving up only one earned run. Benson did use three unearned runs to grab an early 3-0 lead.

Matthew Warring smacked a two-run base hit in the second inning to give Sauk Centre a 4-3 advantage, and the teams continued to exchange blows from there. The Streeters had the last laugh, though, with RBI doubles from Fletcher and Danielson in a four-run sixth inning making the ultimate difference.

Zac Bick secured the win on the mound, allowing one earned run in three innings.

Sauk Centre 6, Morris Area/ Chokio-Alberta 5

While he is mainly known for his historic hockey resume, Fletcher is also a key component of the Streeters baseball squad, as evidenced by his twoway performance April 27.

The senior twirled 5 2/3 innings with six strikeouts and hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning to give Sauk Centre the lead for good in a 6-5 win over Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta at Chizek Field in Morris.

All of MACA’s runs came in unearned fashion in a three-error third inning for the Streeters, who also received hits from Warring, Danielson, Zales and Logan Frank, the latter drilling a two-run single to turn a 5-1 deficit into a 5-3 one.

Teammate Zander Kuhlmann (right) took second with a time of 24.80.

PHOTO BY MARK KLAPHAKE

Junior leftfielder Isie Kolbo throws the ball into shortstop Lanna Walter during the Streeters doubleheader May 2 against West Central. Kolbo had two hits and four RBI but the Streeters lost both games of the doubleheader.

PHOTO BY MARK KLAPHAKE

Sauk Centre pitcher Zac Bick goes through his wind-up May 2 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre. Bick came in as a reliever in game one of a doubleheader against Benson, picking up the win with three innings pitched.