The Star Post 05-17-2023

Residents voice concerns about vehicle-related noise disturbances Idea of Holdingford neighborhood watch brought up

BY HERMAN LENSING | STAFF WRITER

Concerns about disturbances caused by racing engines and squealing tires were voiced to the Holdingford City Council by Lisa and Amber Perez during the May 8 monthly meeting at Holdingford City Hall in Holdingford. The Perezes said the problem seems to be growing especially at night and wondered what action the city could take.

The city has a noise ordinance, but as Mayor Eric Berscheid observed, if there is not a law enforcement officer present, it is tough to enforce it.

The city contracts with the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement in the city. It was suggested asking the SCSO to increase patrolling of the area.

Other suggestions included writing down license plate numbers and reminding the community about noise ordinances in the city.

The councilors have heard similar concerns from other residents. Councilor Tim Winter wondered if the city should consider establishing a neighborhood watch.

The council also listened to other concerns, including from Sandy Skwira about her constantly clogged sewer line, which she has discussed with the council in the past. The problem stems from an incorrectly installed connection from her property to the sewer line.

“We know it should not have been put in that way, but why is it (the problem) happening now,” Berscheid asked.

Skwira said the joint has shifted. She has had the line cleaned four times in the past three months. She asked for the city to help with repairing the problem.

The council did not take any action promising assistance, but Berscheid indicated the city is open to doing so.

“The city policy is we don’t usually touch it, but there has been some discussion that we should possibly pay for part of it,” he said. “Perhaps just repairing the fitting.”

The council asked Skwira to get the cost estimate needed for that repair and come back to the council with it.

No action was taken by the council on a request by Rick Solinger to plug a culvert to his property on Riverbank Lane. He said there are problems with water backing on to his property.

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Avon chicken-keeping ordinance loses council traction

Proposed code change moved to June 5 meeting agenda

BY TIM HENNAGIR | STAFF WRITER

Avon city leaders are not giving a proposed chicken ordinance much incubation time.

Last month, the Avon Planning Commission heard public testimony regarding the possible change in city code.

Minutes from the commission’s April 18 meeting were accepted by the Avon City Council May 1. No action was taken, but chicken-related discussion continued.

City administrator and clerk Jodi Austing-Traut said issues involving fencing, screening, permitting and enforcement needed resolution prior to enactment of the ordinance.

Rather than the council acting on a proposed ordinance as suggested by commissioners in their April 18 minutes, she recommended city staff continue its research.

Councilor Katie Reiling asked about the ordinance during a consent agenda review.

“You are just receiving those minutes,” Austing-Traut said. “You aren’t taking action on them. Zoning administrator Amy Pease and I are still working through this. Neither of us thinks it’s incredibly pressing.”

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Back in

the boat

Jensen appreciates support after life-threatening pancreatic injury

BY CAROL MOORMAN | STAFF WRITER

Like other walleye fishing openers, John “JJ” Jensen launched his boat May 13 eager to catch fish. This Melrose man did it with a new appreciation for his favorite pastime.

On Oct. 21, 2022, he suffered a life-threatening injury to his pancreas during a boat-related incident, and he is grateful to be alive, appreciating the medical care he received and support from family and friends.

“Now, this is a memory, not a good memory,” he said May 9 sitting in the kitchen with wife Pam.

Inserting humor into what was a serious situation, this retired Melrose police chief recalls the “scene of the crime.”

It was a nice October day, and he was calling it a day after fishing near their Otter Tail County cabin. He lifted the trolling motor out of the water, something he has done hundreds of times.

“I leaned forward, like I always do, and put my hand on the front seat because it’s a bass boat and the front is a casting platform. I grabbed the handle to lift up the trolling motor. The front seat swiveled and my hand went forward and so did I, and I wasn’t able to catch myself and landed with my full weight on the head of the trolling motor,” he explained.

He felt some discomfort, but nothing he couldn’t deal with.

“At the time it seemed so insignificant I didn’t even tell Pam,” he said.

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PHOTO SUBMITTED John Jensen, on May 11, gets ready for the May 13 walleye fishing opener at his and wife Pam’s cabin in Otter Tail County. The boat and trolling motor were involved in an Oct. 21, 2022, incident that caused a lifethreatening injury to this Melrose’s man’s pancreas.

Albany North Park improvements enter next phase

Wetland inspection, tennis-pickleball facility move ahead

BY TIM HENNAGIR STAFF WRITER

Albany’s largest city park has entered a long-discussed transformation. Brush and dead tree removal in North Park is winding down after two months.

Excavation work started on a new six-court pickleball and tennis facility that’s scheduled for completion by mid-July, along with a pedestrian trail and boardwalk along the northern shoreline of North Lake or south of the Jaycee shelter.

A fenced dog park is also scheduled for completion by mid-summer.

City leaders and a group of volunteers have spent the better part of three months defining those improvements via a phased planning process.

Interaction between Albany City Council, the Albany Park Board, Bryan Schiffler, and a group identified as Friends of the North Park has been contentious at times. That friction showed signs of finally easing after a May 3 council North Park

update.

Council members concurred in accepting the results of a recently completed Stearns County Environmental Services wetland site inspection.

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Stearns County Environmental Services delineates the area within the yellow line as the approximate wetland boundary in Albany’s North Park. City leaders May 3 accepting the results of a recent wetland inspection.

PHOTO BY TIM HENNAGIR

Tennis and pickleball court excavation work is underway in Albany’s North Park May 10. City leaders recently approved a final design for six-court facility near the Jaycee shelter that will repurpose this 50-year-old slab of concrete.

Quinn Everly Lubarski Parker Michael Schwieters Everett Isidore Wiechman

Parker Michael Schwieters

Tanner and Kayla Schwieters, of Greenwald, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Parker Michael Schwieters, at 3 p.m., May 9, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose.

He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

Big brother Weston welcomed him home.

Grandparents are Mike and Laura Meyer, of Melrose; and

Everett Isidore Wiechman

Jeron and Kelly Wiechman, of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Everett Isidore Wiechman, at 12:58 a.m., May 9, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose.

He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Isidore and Beverly Schmitz, of Freeport; and Mark and Beverly Wiechman, of Freeport.

Quinn Everly Lubarski

Chris and Jennifer Lubarski, of New Munich, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Quinn Everly Lubarski, at 10:27 p.m., May 9, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose.

She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

Big sisters Peyton and Emersyn welcomed her home.

Grandparents are Don and Marcene Austing, of Melrose;

Sharing cultures during competition

Albany robotics 60th at international event

BY HERMAN LENSING STAFF WRITER

Parker Michael Schwieters

Joe and Sharon Schwieters, of Greenwald.

The Albany robotics team shared cultures while competing April 19 to 22 in the International For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics Championship at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

“There were eight divisions and we had 78 competitors in our FIRST division. We finished ranked 60th,” said Isaac Skalsky, head coach, April 26 after the team returned from Houston.

Everett Isidore Wiechman

During the regular season and regional competitions, the team had to design, program and operate a robot to pick up and stack various objects, while avoiding robots from other teams. After being invited to the international championship, the team modified their robot and practiced their driving to prepare for the tournament in Houston.

“We won four of our 10 matches and three of our losses were close,” Skalsky said. “We came within a few points at the last seconds.”

Making the trip to Houston were seniors Theresa Kalthoff, Carter Ricard, Cameron Smith, Cole Thesing and Makaela Zierden; junior Gavin Thompson; sophomore Chloe Hoppe; and ninth graders Aidan Brown, Ethan Bubna, Donovan Notch, Aiden

Schroeder and Greta Shofner. Team members unable to attend the trip, but equally as important to the group’s success include senior Logan Goebel and junior Chase Rajkowski.

Each of the members had something to do.

“Six of them function as the drive team. Everyone can play a part in the pit crew. If you are not on the drive team or pit crew, you are in the stands scouting other teams,” Skalsky said. The drive crew is charged with maneuvering the robot in competition. The pit crew is ready for repair.

“That includes having to change the bumper fabric from red to blue, depending on the color assigned for each match,” Skalsky said. Those scouting need to

observe and be good at recording. At the end of the 10 rounds, the top team from each division selects three other teams as members of its alliance for the final round. Scouting notes form the basis for that selection.

“Each student picks a robot and writes down stats,” Skalsky said. “They see what they are capable of. They have an incredible amount of information to keep track of.”

Since it was an international competition, Albany students met, collaborated with and shared cultures with people from all over the world.

Albany’s booth adjoined an Australian team. During the competition a team from Turkey asked them questions about their robot. Helping students devel-

op the skills needed for making personal contacts is something Skalsky sees as a benefit of the robotics competitions. The students have to make very personal contacts with community members.

“Robotics is expensive and is a community driven activity,” he said. “Our team doesn’t function without incredibly generous support from our community partners.”

In the future, the team will be showing the robot to elementary classes and are hoping to have a workshop or robotics camp.

“We are hoping to carry on this amazing group of seniors’ legacy with this strong group of underclassmen as they continue to develop their skills,” Skalsky said.

Bike share rodeo May 24 in Melrose

Will provide bike rules, safety information

BY CAROL MOORMAN | STAFF WRITER

One in three bike riding falls results in a head injury, according to the National Safety Council.

Research has shown injury rates from recreational sports are highest for children ages 5 through 14 years and youth 15 through 24 years. Bicycle riding is one of the leading causes of sport-related head injuries in pediatrics, resulting in an estimated 26,000 emergency department visits annually, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

May is Bike Safety Month.

To help children and families understand the basics of bicycle rules and safety, a Melrose Bike Safety Rodeo,

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Dr. Lindsey Chmielewski, CentraCare-Melrose physician, said nobody plans to have an accident, whether it’s bike problems, traffic related or rough terrain.

“We want to do every-

thing we can to keep kids and their brains safe,” she said.

“Helmets play a big part in that, just like our other safety measures such as seat belts and specialized sports equipment.”

Helmets significantly reduce risks of traumatic brain injury while bike-riding or participating in other sports, the AAP stated.

“Helmets were a mythical thing in the 80s and early 90s but have become more prevalent and commonplace for children and adults,” Melrose Police Chief Craig Maus said.

Helmet fitting, along with education to parents about how to properly fit a helmet on a child’s head, will be discussed during the rodeo. A limited supply of free bike helmets will be available for those that don’t have one.

When families are out riding, everyone should be wearing their helmets, Dr. Chmielewski said.

“One of the best things we can do as parents is set the expectation to always use helmets,” she said. “Make it fun. Kids can add stickers or drawings to make it their own.”

Maus said bike riders are required to follow the rules of the road.

“Bicyclists must ride on the far-right side of the road, stop at stop signs and use the proper hand signals to let traffic know the direction they are intending to travel. If riding in low light or night time, a head and tail light are required on a bike and reflective clothing is recommended,” Maus said. “Bicyclists and motorists need to watch out for each other and share the road.”

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Quinn Everly Lubarski and Greg and Sheryl Lubarski, of Strandquist.

PHOTO S U B MITTED

Albany Robotics team members Gavin Thompson (front, from left) Greta Shofner and Aidan Brown; (second row, from left) Ethan Bubna and Donovan Notch; (third row, from left) Chloe Hoppe, Aiden Schroeder, Theresa Kalthoff, and coach Isaac Skalsky; (fourth row, from left) chaperone Jared Saunders and Makaela Zierden; and (back, from left) Cameron Smith, Carter Ricard and Cole Thesing gather around their robot April 21, during the International For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics championship at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston Texas. The team competed April 19-22 against 78 teams from across the world in its division.

Rita I. (Kroll) Solarz

The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Rita I. (Kroll) Solarz, 88, of Holdingford, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, at All Saints-St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford.

Rita passed away on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023, at Mother of Mercy in Albany.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church May 17.

Arrangements are being made by Miller-Carlin Funeral Home.

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Donald E. Walz

Donald E. “Donnie” Walz, 82, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, May 12, 2023, at the Getty Street Assisted Living in Sauk Centre.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 20, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with the Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 9-10:45 a.m., May 20, at the church.

Donald Edward Walz was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Greenwald, to Leo and Margaret (Bosl) Walz. He completed school through the eighth grade and worked at Jennie-O Turkey Store in Melrose 38 years. He was united in marriage to Joann Krebsbach Nov. 18, 1978, at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union.

Donnie was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. He enjoyed working with wood, spending time outdoors, fishing and walking.

Survivors include his wife, Joann Walz of Sauk

June M. Domine

A celebration of life was

May 11 at Williams Dingmann

Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for June M. Domine, 62, who passed away unexpectedly May 5, 2023, at her home in St. Joseph. A private family burial took place May 15 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Freeport.

June Marie Duclos was born Sept. 30, 1960, to Henry and Madeline (Margie) Duclos. She graduated from Melrose High School in 1978. Many of her high school friends remained her dearest friends throughout her life. After high school, June went to the St. Cloud Beauty School.

Through June’s career as a hair dresser, she touched the hearts and lives of so many people. In 1985, June married Anthony “Tony” Ellering. Even though they divorced in later years, June and Tony remained friends and his family always had a special place in her heart.

On Jan. 24, 1998, June married Dave Domine and became a bonus mom to Courtney and Cameron. June loved children.

Even though she never had children of her own, she was a mother to all. June adored being a mom to Courtney and Cameron. She loved and spoiled her many nieces and nephews and later on their children. Her greatest joy was being a grandma to Lily, Maddox, Harper and Kendall. June also had an immense love for animals. Her life and home were filled with many pets over the years and there was always room for one more.

June had the most

HONOR ROLL

To qualify for the A honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.667 or above. To qualify for the B honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.666. The following students have achieved their respective distinctions:

A Honor Roll

Grade 6: Kylie Baker, Gavin J. Berscheit, Sydney R. Beuning, Addison H. Borgerding, Corbyn C. Bruflat, Paiten T. Bushman, Christian J. Cansino Rendon, Itzel Chisco Guerrero, Sophia L. Dosch, Ares W. Enright, Yanicsa Y. Felix Munoz, Luis Gonzalez Torres, Anelie R. Gonzalez, Allyson Hernandez Montanez, Aiylah A. Honkomp, Ethan E. Johnson, Elise M. Klassen, Anna Kohout, Abigail M. Koltes, Alexandria A. LaForge, Bryan Ley, Lydia Malchow, David D. Martinez Martinez, Evan R. Meyer, Melody Morelos, Ashley Orozco Melena, Eleanor V. Piche, Beatrice R. Sakry, Daniel J. Sundermann, Griffin M. Thieschafer, Jackson J. Toenyan and Tyious L. Wolbeck.

Melrose Middle School & High School third quarter honor roll

Grade 12: Courtney R. Althaus, Madison S. Baysinger, Gabrielle K. Butkowski, Cole T. Chellgren, Jayden A. Danzl, Lauren A. Dehmer, Jack B. Ellering, Natalie P. Enright, Fernando Estrella Becerra, Rylee A. Feldewerd, Jazmin E. Finken, Ethan M. Frieler, Paige M. Gruber, Isabella D. Harren, Makenna E. Heidgerken, Eleanor F. Heller, Grant J. Hellermann, Bridgette M. Hingeveld, Lathan S. Hinnenkamp, Zoe G. Hinnenkamp, Janessa K. Hoeschen, Philip D. Job, Austin J. Kelzer, Madisyn K. Kerzman, Jamie A. Klasen, Madelyn M. Kuechle, Kayla G. Meyer, Reagan L. Mueller, Marco Novelo Morales, Devin M. Orbeck, Audrey M. Peifer, Paige L. Poepping, Kendra M. Primus, Kari A. Rademacher, Xavier A. Ramirez, Emily A. Rieland, Carter A. Roerick, Kathryn M. Rohe, Tanner H. Sand, Alyssa M. Scherping, Eleanor L. Schwieters, Adeline M. Stalboerger, Julia M. Toenyan, Abigail S. Welle and Adam H. Wilwerding.

B Honor Roll

Donald E. Walz Centre; and many nieces and nephews.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Evelyn Schmidt, Millie Poepping, Marie Vornbrock and Carol Prodinsky; and brothers-in-law Robert Schmidt, Ralph Poepping, Wilfred Vornbrock and Jim Prodinsky.

The family is very appreciative to CentraCare Hospice and Getty Street Assisted Living for the excellent care they gave Donnie.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

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Grade 7: Autumn R. Austing, Juan Botello, Landon M. Bueckers, Lesley Chavez Ramirez, Lola S. Dusha, Brecken J. Elfering, Faye Ellering, Mason D. Feldewerd, Sam K. Feldewerd, Wyatt Feldewerd, Cole D. Fiedler, Gabrielle S. Finken, Jocelyn Garcia Botello, Brooke M. Goihl, Owen B. Greeley, Aria L. Hammond, Westin R. Hellermann, Abby C. Herkenhoff, Estefania Hernandez Becerra, Rafael Hernandez Juarez, Jesus Hernandez Vega, Ava H. Hollenkamp, Thor J. Hoppe, Isaiah J. Hutchinson, Carter E. Kelzer, Reece E. Klaphake, Tyler Klaphake, Wyatt J. Klaphake, Emalee Klasen, Giselle Lira Jaurigui, Cooper W. Ludwig, Salvador Martinez Olarte, Anika R. Maus, Jaelyn J. Mayers, Dillan A. Mejia, Nolan Myers, Claire M. Pflipsen, Kelli G. Pundsack, Juana J. Ramirez Juarez, Celia J. Schoenberg, Khloe M. Schwieters, Lee D. Sutton, Edmund Terres, Landon M. Terres, Hermione Torres Munoz, Liberty Tschida, Reese C. Tschida, Tucker T. Utsch, Jenavieve M. Van Beck, Greta E. Von Wahlde, Hannah E. Welle, Elli Zimmer and Sydney M. Zink.

Grade 8: Chase B. Anderson, Ty M. Anderson, Marydiana Barragan Montoya, Anika R. Berscheit, Brynn K. Berscheit, Kendall L. Beuning, Avery A. Braegelmann, Madison J. Duevel, Marshall J. Dufner, Freja A. Enright, Ella Erdmann, Josie M. Eveslage, Isaac D. Feldewerd, Monika J. Frericks, Elaina D. Frieler, Maggie K. Frieler, Aubrey M. Funk, Cole I. Funk, Lydia L. Gieske, Avery M. Gilk, Isaiah H. Gilk, Taya G. Gysberg, Elyse A. Hellermann, Zoe E. Hoeschen, Peyton A. Job, Abby R. Klaphake, Ella R. Klaphake, Hailey J. Klaphake, Maverick G. Kulzer, Annabelle A. Lester, Maria G. Martinez Martinez, Brooklynn M. McChesney, Mckenna V. Mueller, Theodore J. Poepping, Nina S. Prout, Nicole Rademacher, Lizbeth Raya Ambriz, William S. Redepenning, Lauren A. Reed, Kyan G. Roering, Molly C. Rue, Estacy Sanchez Rivera, Levi T. Scherping, Casey R. Schmiesing, Alexis C. Solaja-Beste, Mathew J. Stalboerger, Paige A. Stommes, Blake M. Tomford, Weston J. Van Havermaet, Fernanda Vazquez Ruiz, Chloe A. Viere, Maximilian D. Welle, Rachel E. Welle, Ava R. Williams and Braden Zimmer.

Grade 6: Angel Abonce Juarez, Kaylee M. Bauer, Oriana J. Bennett, Evelin Botello Parra, Liem J. Bublitz, Ellie R. Bushman, Whitney A. Butler, Sofia Hernandez Becerra, Egma E. Lopez Ajtun, Aleksey Martinez Montanez, Levani V. Morelos, Emily Ortiz Acosta, Landon G. Ramirez, Brianna Raya Ambriz, Macy L. Reed and Emma M. Zamora Nava.

Grade 7: Anthony S. Abonce Aguilar, Ezekiel J. Beek, Jacob Boeckers, Allyson M. Borgerding, Everardo J. Botello, Edgar J. Chavez, Landon W. Clear, Fae R. Duevel, Alexander L. Eggert, Johnathan A. Ettel, Annika L. Frieler, Elaine A. Herkenhoff, Jisell Hernandez Montanez, Grace A. Hinnenkamp, Luke Johnson, Makenzy R. Karnes, Kayla J. Leagjeld, Tyler A. Rakotz, Aubrey A. Ritter, Trinity Robideaux, Mariana Y. Rodriguez Valencia, Levys J. Saenz Picado, Aiden Sand, Eve M. Shaw, Keonna R. Shelton, Alex J. Spanier, Tyler A. Stoermann, Colton R. Thull, Kierra L. Tobler, Nathan J. Toenyan, Tanner E. Toenyan and Kendra M. Worms.

Grade 8: Anthony Abonce, Madison R. Ainali, Madison N. Becker, Anthony R. Bierschbach, Brayden K. Blonigen, Eric J. Braun, Katie L. Bueckers, Juan Chavez, Jayden J. Coenen, Kevin Diaz Fernandez, Brandon Duarte Torres, Emily A. Engelmeyer, Vianette G. Fernandez Martinez, Logan Frieler, Angelica L. Hennen, Dominic J. Hoppe, Morgan R. Housman, Shaun D. Johnson, Sophia Kasper, Victoria M. LaForge, Lariah R. Lamberson, Carlie M. Mader, MaKeyla N. Mendoza Cisneros, Mya K. Nathe, Olivia G. Nathe, Matthew K. Niehoff, Autumn R. Ostendorf, Jaden C. Porter, Erick A. Portuguez Ajqui, Parker J. Revermann, Zachary B. Rieland, Katalina G. Rios Rosario, Sulmi M. Salgado Cardenas, Aldo Sanchez Orozco, Wyatt L. Scherping, Alaina P. Schleper, Kadie K. Schmidt, Alexandra L. Schmitz, Devan M. Stangler, Samuel T. Stangler, Logan H. Steinemann, Sullivan A. Stumler, Benjamin J. Thieschafer, Stephanie A. Timp, Jack K. Tschida, Peyton R. Wensmann, Hudson P. Wirtjes, Elijah L. Zink and Noah T. Zink.

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generous heart, and she had a laugh that filled the room. She loved family and her last gift to us was hosting Easter at her home. The house was filled with love, laughter, children and, of course, pets. Even though her death is a tragedy to all of us, our lives are better for knowing and loving her.

June is survived by her loving husband, Dave of St. Joseph; children Courtney (Justin) of Richmond and Cameron (Amber) of Hugo; siblings Judy Duclos of St. Cloud, Jeff (Deb) Duclos of Melrose, Joel (Twyla) Duclos of Marian, North Carolina; brother-in-law John Eveslage of Freeport; grandchildren Lily, Maddox, Harper and Kendall; and nieces and nephews Kirk, Sam, Scott, Steve, Mike, Jacob, Kristina, Josh, Katelyn, Jonah, and Maddie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Joyce Eveslage; niece Vicki Fitzgerald; and nephew Jack Eveslage.

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THANK YOU

Thank you

I want to thank all my family and friends with helping me celebrate my 90th birthday. Your presence, cards and support were wonderful and greatly appreciated.

Adeline Douvier Stueve Cox

Thank you

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Thank you to family and friends for all the prayers, food, cards and memorials for Mom. Thank you to Mother of Mercy staff for caring for our mother for so many years. Also, thank you to the Moments Hospice team for all your support. Many thanks to Father Dan and Father David for the beautiful service, the musician and the people who served the lunch. Special thanks to the team from Patton-Schad Funeral Home for all your care and guidance.

We truly appreciate all of you.

The Rita Ritter Family

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Grade 9: Melissa A. Ambriz, Georgia R. Anderson, Jorja J. Canfield, Addison R. Christenson, Matthew T. Dehmer, Teague R. Dusha, Riley E. Elfering, Benjamin R. Feldewerd, Allison Fiedler, Nolan J. Fleischhacker, Raelyn M. Frieler, Jada K. Gettel, Jeremiah L. Goebel, Jenna Greeley, Mia R. Harren, Elizabeth A. Hellermann, Gretta M. Hellermann, Mara M. Hollenkamp, Savannah R. Honkomp, Allie A. Hoppe, Logan H. Kelzer, Kaitlyn Klasen, Krista E. Klasen, Maddison K. Kraemer, Isabella R. Kuechle, Ramona M. Lurken-Tvrdik, Noah O. Moening, Annie M. Olberding, Gladys M. Olson, James M. Rieland, Brinley C. Ritter, Brooke M. Ruoff, Emily E. Sand, Sophia L. Schmiesing, Egan J. Schmoll, Gabbriella R. Schoenberg, Claire Seanger, Brynn P. Shaw, Ava G. Smith, Andrue T. Stalboerger, Eric J. Sundermann, Carson J. Theiler, Stacy A. Timp, Izabel S. Van Beck, Ava M. Wensmann and Bailey R. Wiechmann. Grade 10: Ian J. Baysinger, Nadia G. Berscheit, Aubrey A. Braegelmann, Caraline A. Braun, Jenna L. Butkowski, Wendy Carrillo Juarez, Elli J. Dockendorf, Ema Feldewerd, Francisco S. Fernandez Martinez, Ellie M. Grieve, Malachite G. Grimstad, Shantel R. Gruber, Olivia R. Harren, Brandon M. Hingeveld, Maria B. Hinnenkamp, Gretta Kasper, Danica H. Kerzman, Dominic W. Kerzman, Brooke J. Klaphake, Wyatt Malchow, Addison M. Maus, Camilla R. McCormick, Malachi J. Piche, Lydia R. Prout, Derick J. Rademacher, David Raya Ambriz, Anessa D. Redepenning, Brandon L. Revering, Connor K. Revermann, Camryn L. Roering, Emma A. Rohe, Logan B. Rue, Logan T. Schad, Meadow Schaefer, Jack N. Schmiesing, Jaiden I. Smith, Daniel R. Spanier, Dominic C. Stommes, Olivia C. Van Beck, Charles F. Wehlage, Samuel Wehlage, Nathan Welle, Alex G. Wilwerding and Timothy R. Wilwerding.

Grade 11: Fermin Abonce Juarez, Jessica Abonce, Connor M. Anderson, Mia M. Anderson, Alexis L. Baumann, Anthony R. Berscheit, Avery K. Birch, Amelia M. Brower, Maria G. Cervantes Cardona, Hallie M. Drossel, Kaylee K. Ellering, Austin Engelmeyer, Connor R. Engelmeyer, Bryanne N. Feldewerd, Jenna A. Finken, Sawyer E. Frieler, Kendra M. Funk, Gabrielle E. Goebel, Ryan A. Herdering, Alexander Hernandez Juarez, Hannah Hoppe, Isabelle K. Jaenicke, Jonathon J. Job, Benjamin D. Kloth, Jasmine Martinez Botello, Megan A. Martinez, Enoc Morelos Montanez, Daniel J. Mueller, Ria Nelson, Anna R. Neu, Autumn J. Oevermann, Jessica Pohlmann, Kayidance R. Pohlmann, Tia Primus, Faith L. Rasmussen, Isaac J. Rosenberger, Olivia M. Schmiesing, Jackson J. Seanger, Leah Seanger, Alyssa L. Stordahl, Alexa Toenyan, Katelynn M. Toenyan, Andrew Traeger, Talli J. Utsch, Eddie A. Wenker and Makayla S. Zirbes.

Grade 9: Savana D. Austin, Carlos F. Becerra Montanez, Daisy A. Botello Delgado, Cassidy Busche, Terry J. Clinton, Eddie K. Dickhaus, Austin R. Eggert, Zachary W. Feldewerd, Ethan H. Fischer, Luke Funk, Alaysia Gerads, Hailey M. Hammond, Addison A. Kemper, Aidan G. Kluempke, Alejandro Martinez Montanez, Pamela Martinez Montanez, Paola Martinez Montanez, Linsey A. Martinez, Jackson S. Mayers, Zachary J. Nelson, Ariana L. Olmscheid, Kallie J. Schleper, Dylan J. Stangler and Carsyn S. Worms.

Grade 10: Miguel Ambriz Botello, Olivia A. Bauer, Lauryn Beuning, Turner Beuning, Hudson M. Bitz, Leann Botello, Tyler E. Botello, Kai E. Enright, Grant Eveslage, Dan H. Frericks, Megan L. Frieler, Owen E. Funk, Juan D. Garcia Valencia, Ryan R. Gysberg, Aiden G. Hellermann, Grace C. Herdering, Brian Hernandez Montanez, Mick P. Hinnenkamp, Kendall J. Jaenicke, Yasli Jimenez Pesqueda, Katherin L. Lara Carmona, Maricela Lopez Ajtun, Emerson Malchow, Jose A. Marquez-Bierschbach, Alesandro Martinez Montanez, Benjamen J. McChesney, Wesley Montanez Tapia, Logan J. Olmscheid, Kendra J. Orozco Martinez, Nadia L. Randt, Audrey M. Waldvogel, Brooke M. Welle and Ethan A. Zink.

Grade 11: Travis K. Ahrens, Natalie Ambriz Botello, Macie M. Bauer, Alea M. Berscheit, Aurora L. Bjostad, Trevor J. Blonigen, Yohelly N. Botello Rodriguez, Esabel I. Braun, Macy R. Davis, Jose J. De Los Santos Morales, Jose S. Delgado Menjivar, Breydon W. Dobmeier, Luis E. Estrella Becerra, Kaleb D. Frieler, Chris J. Herdering, Natalee L. Hoffner, Lila K. Kimmes, Austin T. Kulzer, Juan Martinez Ayala, Tania L. Martinez Montanez, Ruth Montanez, Morgan T. Nathe, Theresia J. Nathe, Miguel Nicolas Gomez, Alfonso Novelo Morales, Drew Pundsack, Isabelle T. Quistorff, Eden Rangel, Emma M. Revermann, Maxwell J. Wehlage, Blaise N. Welle, Hayden H. Wieling and Keagan M. Williams.

Grade 12: Kaylee J. Allen, Jesse A. Ambriz, Kaydence S. Bertram, Shaelyn F. Bertram, Gretchen V. Braun, Eduardo A. Diaz, Kailey L. Finken, Alex W. Frericks, Ian K. Funk, Mariah L. Funk, Elver I. Garcia Morente, Jorge E. Garcia Morente, Tanner R. Goebel, Esai Gutierrez, Darin J. Huston, Kaeden O. Malchow, Anthony B. Montanez Martinez, Kaylee M. Nathe, Katrina A. Price, Freddy Raya Garcia, Austin W. Reuter, Courtney A. Revering, Eli R. Revering, Vanessa Santana, William R. Sjogren and Trevor A. Thom.

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Flower fanatic is having fun

You could call me a flower fanatic – no matter what time of the year it is.

It makes my day when I can gift someone a bouquet of cut flowers or receive flowers.

North Park from front

Environmental specialist Jennifer Kaminskie met with city officials in late April. She discussed wetland locations that could be affected by park improvements, specifically excavation of wetland to create a proposed pond and a boardwalk along the North Lake shoreline. Kaminskie said construction could proceed, and no wetland violations had occurred.

the Heart

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I loved the smell of lilacs blooming each spring and would often cut lilacs off of Mom’s bushes and put them in a vase. She had both purple and white lilacs. Lily of the valley plants, with tiny, bell-shaped flowers, lined the east side of my parent’s house. Lily of the valley is supposed to protect gardens from evil spirits. In some countries, the flower is a springtime symbol of good luck. Pink peonies bloomed on the west side of Mom’s small garden, also often finding their way into a vase in the house.

by Carol Moorman

This time of the year my focus turns to potted flower plants. There was still snow on the ground when I pulled my heavy, concrete planter out of the garage and put it in front of my garage. Maybe it was wishful thinking that once that deed was done the snow would be gone for good. It worked because there has been no snowfall after that – and it better stay that way.

The empty planter looked pretty bare each time I drove up to it, like it was just begging to have a green plant placed in it. Last week, with warmer weather on the radar, I bought my first plant and placed it in the planter, hoping I wouldn’t have to take it in the house each night because Mother Nature decided to pull a fast one with freezing temperatures. So far, so good.

It was so much fun wandering around the nursery looking at all the colorful plants, with the hard decision what to purchase. The green plant that landed in the back of my vehicle is a mixture of plants that includes an ivy and baby’s breath, with small, white flowers that seem to increase with each passing, warm day.

On my patio I have a large wooden planter and bird feeder built by my brother, Tom. The birds – and red squirrel – seem to like the feeders and bird bath that hang from the hooks. Last summer I filled the planter with petunias. They

didn’t flourish like I thought they would – must have been a lack of sun issue – so toward the end of the season I purchased a large white geranium plant and it took off. So last week I bought a geranium with white blooms, which seems to be growing in that planter. I may have found the solution to my planter problem.

The geraniums remind me of Mom. She had a green thumb for red and orange geranium plants, which lined the south side of their house each summer. In fall, before it froze, she carried the heavy pots with geraniums still intact down the wood steps into the basement where they spent the winter, as the greenery and blooms died. Mom watered them occasionally. Come spring, she carried those same pots back up the steps, placing them back in the front of her house. Independent as she was, she never asked for help. The lack-luster geranium soon produced new growth, and before long new green leaves and red and orange flowers flourished. In between the geraniums, Mom placed her Christmas cactuses, which spent the summer bloomless, as they waited for their Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter bloom-time.

I haven’t tackled keeping my geranium over winter, but maybe this year. Mom, I may need a helping hand from heaven.

Last fall I had a plan for the empty planter once the geranium was removed. In November I placed what looked like a small Christmas tree in the planter and decorated it with tiny lights. The plan included hanging a star from the hook above the planter but that never came to fruition. Maybe this winter. Each night around 4 p.m. the lights automatically turned on, which was a nice sight as I sat on my couch.

Before long I will have vegetables planted in my raised garden – have to buy them first – and my spring planting will be complete.

I still have a few more flowering plants to purchase and who knows what the summer will bring.

This flower fanatic is having fun.

Litigation legacy

Going to court has always been part of American society. Some blame it on the fact that about half of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, including John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, were attorneys. Whatever the reasons, going to court has been an element of U.S. society almost from day one. It is documented that the Hatfields and McCoys spent more time in court than feuding.

Depending on who is asked, there are too many lawsuits today or some say not enough. There are implications that going to court didn’t happen much years ago, or if it did, it was only for very serious matters.

Still, this area is not without history of interesting reasons why people were arrested, brought to court and occasionally jailed. Prohibition provided a number of stories. It wasn’t only moonshining, bootlegging or poaching that brought citizens into courts in the past. According to stories recorded in “The Shores of Pelican Lake: Immaculate Conception Church, St. Anna, Minnesota,” by the Rev. Vincent Yzermans, even in the past there were interesting legal stories. The year 1907 produced a few from that area. That year a warrant was issued against a person for pushing a woman off of the road. The offender was fined $5 and court costs. Because he could not pay it, he spent a week in jail. Two women were arrested for interrupting a sermon as a priest was encouraging people to contribute to pay off church debt. They were charged and fined. Yzermans wondered if they contributed to paying off the debt. A family feud resulted

Resurfacing road project starts near Melrose, Albany, Avon

in a fine being levied following an issue between in-laws. One party claimed he had been assaulted by an in-law while gathering hay. Both parties claimed the other used pitchforks during the argument. Following the hearing, the judge ruled in favor of one of the parties. In 1908, a young man found himself in court for using insulting language. Just what he said, or if it was valid, was not recorded. The defendant initially pleaded innocent, but later changed the plea to guilty. Since he did not have the funds to pay the fine, he served time in jail.

Not all the reasons for going to court were necessarily the type of incidents that could have been resolved with an apology or by purchasing a beer.

There were some serious charges, but not all incidents of wrong doing, insults or causing uneasiness in the community necessarily went to court.

An 1898 story described a horse theft. The horse and buggy were taken from a town hitching post around noon. Witnesses knew who took it and that he was headed for Avon. A warrant was issued and authorities went to find him. It wasn’t a long trip. He was found a short distance from St. Anna with the horse tied to a tree. The defendant was apparently drunk. The arresting officer helped him into a carriage, from which he fell twice, and brought him to jail. There is no mention about whether or not he was ever charged with horse theft. If he was, it was a pretty short sentence. It was reported one week later he was “back home, doing his work, and everyone in St. Anna was happy,” according to information in Yzermans’ book.

NEWS BRIEFS

ST. CLOUD – Stearns County started a 2023 resurfacing project May 15, reclaiming and repaving various roads in Stearns County. The contractor will start on County State Aid Highway 13 from CSAH 17 to the north county line in Melrose Township and on CSAH 54 from the east limits of Albany to CSAH 9 in Avon.

Local motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and expect delays. All other motorists are asked to avoid the construction area if possible.

The general contractor for this project is Knife River Corporation of Sauk Rapids.

The planned substantial completion date is Sept. 15, weather dependent.

Work begins on County Road 12 from I-94

through New Munich

ST. CLOUD – A five-month Stearns County road construction project on County State Aid Highway 12 through the city of New Munich began last week. The 2.7-mile project, between CSAH 30 and Interstate 94, includes erosion control devices and pavement removal.

While the road will be closed, motorists living in the af-

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fected area and visiting businesses are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and to expect delays. All other motorists are asked to avoid the construction area if possible. A detour is in place.

There will be two crews working in the area; a pipe crew installing a water main in New Munich and a second crew working north of New Munich toward I-94.

The planned substantial completion date is Oct. 13, weather dependent.

The general contractor is LaTour Construction, Inc., of Maple Lake.

Great River Regional Library kicks off summer reading program

ST. CLOUD – Great River Regional Library will kick off the annual summer reading program Monday, June 5, continuing through Saturday, Aug. 5.

Registration begins June 5, in the Beanstack app, on griver.beanstack.org, or by visiting your local library during open hours. Participants track their reading in the Beanstack app or using a paper slip, which they return to their library.

The program is open to all children up to age 18.

Visit your local library to learn more about how your children can get involved this summer.

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The council also approved a final construction design for a single tennis court and new pickleball courts located on and around a slab of existing concrete. Public works supervisor Joe Mergen presented those plans at the May 3 meeting.

City leaders and park board members have previously agreed any North Park improvement will be paid for by Schiffler and members of his community group. Mergen said the city’s financial contribution for the one tennis and six pickleball court complex would be $28,500.

“If the city went out and tried to do this, I’d be willing to bet we’d be spending well over $100,000,” he said. “This is a good deal. It would be foolish to let it slip by.”

Councilor John Harlander has been critical of changes to previously approved pickleball court plans.

Last fall, the city spent $28,000 on site preparation for three pickleball courts east of the skateboard ramps.

Construction included black dirt removal, site grading, fabric installation, and gravel placement. No concrete was poured.

The status of the three-court is on hold, said clerk and administrator Tom Schneider.

During the council’s May 3 meeting, Harlander didn’t object to additional courts near the Jaycee shelter. He did suggest building a tennis court and two pickleball courts in the new location in addition to completing the three original courts. Councilor Keith Heitzman concurred.

“This is a good compromise” Harlander said. “Do two pickleball and one tennis on the existing slab.”

Councilor Alan Amdahl did not object to one tennis court and six pickleball courts as proposed.

Councilor Adam Rushmeyer agreed with Mergen’s recommendation but questioned what would be the future plans for the area east of the skateboard ramps that had been set aside for three pickleball courts.

Rushmeyer also questioned if the city had funds available for its contribution to the North Park project.

Schneider said the city did have funds for the park improvement recommended in Mergen’s update.

Frank Haynes, representing Friends of the North Park, addressed the city’s funding.

“For the price of $28,500, you will get six pickleball courts and a tennis court and still have money you had put aside for those three pickleball courts in your coffers,” Haynes said, adding the Friends would take an important project off the city’s plate.

Mayor Tom Kasner replied the city needed to consider that point. Haynes’ comment was followed by Amdahl making a motion, seconded by Rushmeyer, to approve construction of one tennis court and six new pickleball courts as designed, using existing concrete on the former tennis court and the $28,500.

That motion was approved 3-2. Kasner, Amdahl and Rushmeyer voted yes. Harlander and Heitzman voted no.

Harlander then asked about an April 5 motion regarding the installation of new concrete.

Schneider recommended the council rescind that motion because of the council’s prior action to approve use of an existing piece of concrete.

Local contractors recommended salvaging the 50-year-old concrete slab. Kasner made a motion, seconded by Amdahl, to rescind the motion from the April 5 meeting.

That motion was for all-new concrete for the pickleball courts at the former tennis court site in North Park.

The motion to rescind regarding the April 5 motion passed 4-1. Harlander voted no. Harlander pushed for the city cutting ties with the Friends of the North Park.

“I think it’s almost wrong for us to spend (almost) $30,000 of our money,” he said, referring to the combined tennis-pickleball courts cost.

Kasner said the council needed to stop rescinding motions regarding North Park.

“If it’s this difficult to get something done that’s been previously approved, then I would agree with you John, that the ties have to be cut. It should not take four meetings and two rescinded motions and three arguments to get this accomplished.”

Schiffler said last week excavation around the North Park courts started May 4.

“We began work the day after getting council approval,” Schiffler said. “We hope to have the pickleball courts up and running and leagues starting by mid-July. We also hope to have the dog park up and a dock and path along the northern shore of the lake fully operational for the most part by mid-summer.”

Schiffler is trying to accelerate Phase 1 to make sure people can enjoy the park.

Mergen praised Schiffler and the Friends of the North Park volunteers who have been working during off-hours to get the improvements started this spring.

“This is all volunteer,” Mergen said. “Bryan has been spearheading the whole thing and fundraising. Once they get the walking path in and the grass grows, it will look beautiful. Everybody just has to be a little bit patient on this. It will look really nice.”

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HONOR ROLL

To qualify for the A honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.667 or above. To qualify for the B honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.666. The following students have achieved their respective distinctions:

A Honor Roll

Grade 9: Hannah Arceneau, Taylor Arceneau, Brooke Bauer, Gracie Bishir, Katie Braun, Ethan Bubna, Payton Buerman, Teagan Crumley, Josie Dingmann, Aubrey Driggins, Noah Ebensteiner, Rowan Ellingson, Madison Fischer, Kamren Fischer, Olivia Forster, David Frank, Carson Gaebel, Molly Goebel, Elsi Halvorson, Joshua Hoff, Kyle Holm, Christopher Holmstrom, Paige Holthaus, Abigail Holtz, Mya Justin, Lynette Kalthoff, Audrey Kleman, Millie Korneck, Abigail Kuhn, Kiley Lange, Griffin Lange, Claire Lecy, Alexa Middendorf, Makara Miller, Jessie Montanez, Lindsey Moonen, Brandon Moritz, Samantha Olmscheid, Ashton Olson, Brynn Panek, Kaycee Pundsack, Madeline Ramler, Bree Rood, Carter Rossman, Jessica Ruegemer, Brady Rueter, Cora Rushmeyer, Kole Salzer, Kennedie Salzl, Isabella Schiffler, Rhianna Springer, Gabriel St Marie, Logan Swartzentruber, Alyssa Tougas, Lillian Van Heel, Katelyn Vander Weyst, Kennedy Vogel, Carter Wesen and Madison Winkels.

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Grade 10: Allyson Adrian, Elliot Allen, Ezekial Austin, Abigail Barrow, Maggie Becker, Oliver Berckes, Faith Beuning, Josephine Bierbaum, Natalie Blonigen, Ava Borgerding, Ella Borstad, Cooper Brinkman, Kendra Brinkman, Michaela Buersken, Grace Burg, Cal Burg, Elliott Burnett, Devin Classon, Tyler Classon, Keenan Dingmann, Rebekah Domke, Nathan Downes, Ellery Ehresmann, Keegan Eibensteiner, Alexis Eiynck, Mckenzie Eiynck, Paisley Ellingson, Jack Eveslage, Kassie Ferguson, Kayla Forster, Isaac French, Claudia Frenchick, Kayden Frericks, Cooper Friederichs, Larissa Gill, Allison Gourde, Allison Hahn, Allison Hoffmann, Samuel Hondl, Bennett Hylla, Brodin Ingle, Emily Janssen, Angel Johnson, Elise Kalla, Hannah Klein, Nathan Kollmann, Grace Kreuzer, Paige Lauer, Riley Lauer, James Lehner, Olivia Lemm, Alexa Manthei, Katelyn Mareck, Morgan Mareck, Ryan Massmann, Gracie Maurstad, Nicholas Merdan, Ethan Meyer, Rayvin Pullins, Addison Reis, Tyler Salzer, Ellyana Sand, Anna Scherping, Anna Schiffler, Emily Schmitz, Matthew Schmitz, Victoria Schmitz, Kendra Schwalbe, Eva Schwenzfeier, Zachary Stradtmann, Kyler Stueve, Nolan Suchy, Owen Sunderman, Caleb Thull, William Van Der Hagen, Hunter Wenderski, Preston Wieber, Allison Wielenberg, Brigit Wuolle, Kate Zenzen and Samantha Zierden.

Grade 11: Caleb Abraham, Sophia Anderson, Hope Aronson, Madison Becker, Ayla Breitbach, Owen Carlson, Carson Cherne, Benjamin Christman, Drew Cramlet, Gavin Crumley, Katherine Czajkowski, Kristina Dotseth, Rachel Driggins, Tatum Findley, Connor Finkelson, Kaylin Fischer, Kylan Gerads, Aubrey Goebel, Bridget Goebel, Olivia Goebel, Ashley Heinen, Anthony Herkenhoff, Katelyn Hoffarth, Trista Hoffarth, Callie Holthaus, Shelby Horning, Aliya Imdieke, Zachary Kreuzer, Carter Massmann, John Paul Mead, Kayla Meyer, Benjamin Meyer, Taylor Moritz, Lance Nathan, Lauren Nett, Andrew Olson, Alivia Overman, Madison Ramler, Jack Rieland, Alyssa

Albany High School third quarter honor roll

Sand, Devon Schaefer, Alaina Schmitt, Abigail Schmitz, Carter Schwalbe, Hailey Shay, Madison Shay, Charles Sundet, Landon Vogel, Aleyah Willenbring, Dominick Winkels, Grant Wohletz and Jazmin Worms.

Grade 12: Luke Barrow, Mason Bierbaum, Gracie Bogard, Ethan Borgerding, Nyra Brown, Kendall Buerman, Isaac Burg, Darlene Corte, Carmen Eiynck, Jonathan Figoni, Kaiden Gaebel, Riley Garding, Tysen Gerads, Logan Goebel, Hope Hartung, Raelynn Hennen, Makaya Hernandez, Brooke Hoffarth, Carson Holthaus, Cecilia Hudock, Trent Imholte, Faith Kalthoff, Theresa Kalthoff, Connor Karki, Gabriella Kedrowski, Olivia Kierzek, Raeann Kirchner, Grant Kleman, Spencer Kollmann, Olivia Kompelien, Jake Lauer, Tayte Lecy, Andrea Majchrzak, Veronica Maus, Emily Mclachlan, Mya Mcnamar, Emma Philippi, Kendra Rausch, Carter Ricard, Tate Richter, Audrey Rieland, Kalie Ritter, Carter Sand, Sophia Schiffler, Lindsey Schwab, Isabella Schwinghammer, Margaret Seiler, Chase Shay, Cameron Smith, Vincent St Marie, Hannah Stellmach, Kyle Stich, Emily Teske, Allie Thelen, Cole Thesing, Samantha Van Heel, Carter Voss, Nevaeh Williams, Makaela Zierden and Cailyn Zierden.

B Honor Roll

Grade 9: Mason Arneson, Riley Becker, Ryan Boatz, Aidan Brown, Luke Bushman, Olivia Dirkes, Brianna Dotseth, Brady Evenson, Jordyn Frieler, Henry Gramke, Zachary Gruber, Lainey Hansen, Keira Horning, Kelsey Horning, Mylie Jansky, Isaac Janssen, Braeden Justin, Maverick Kotschevar, Kelsey Lobitz, Jackson Mergen, Jamie Olmscheid, Jack Orbeck, Josilyn Overman, Morgan Ramler, Blake Richter, Taylor Roering, Lillian Schiffler, Haley Schiffler, Wyatt Schmitz, Nathan Schneider, Aiden Schroeder, Jaden Sieben, Jaelyn Stangler, Carson Traut, Brayden Vogel, Aydree Wegleitner, Makena Willenbring and Miley Winter.

Grade 10: Zachary Birr, Ashlee Brang, Ashten Dirkes, Hunter Donabauer, Amelia Ehresmann, Grace Felling, Megan Fiedler, Bryce Frericks, Lucas Goebel, Chloe Hennen, Ava Hines, Nolan Hoeschen, Eli Klasen, Griffin Kremers, Haiden Linn, Rylee Mead, Benjamin Nordmann, Ella Ohmann, Boone Roemeling, Parker Rudnicki, Nathan Sand, Cole Selix, Brianna Sininger, Olivia Stich, Kylie Tate, Sonja Theiler, Carson Tschida, Cody Voigt, Jack Voller, Eva Voz, Caiden Wiens and Taylor Zeman.

Grade 11: Jacob Barker, Mitchell Bartell, Madison Bushman, Amy Butkowski, Dylan Crosthwaite, Sara Eiynck, Elsy Flores

Mancia, Alexis Funk, Preston Haakonson, Hunter Hamann, Arianna Hoeschen, Joseph Hoff, Tyler Hoffarth, Theo Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Brenna Korneck, Rachel Larkey, Keigan Newman, Savanna Pelzer, Mason Plumski, Raelyn Richter, Blake Richter, Joseph Schmitt and Dominic St. Marie.

Grade 12: Grace Backes, Kane Bauman, Lauren Borgerding, Trevor Branglemay, Nicholas Bushman, Lynn Deters, Presley Dirkes, Ashley Doubek, Samantha Duff, Isaac Evenson, Izaac Hutchinson, Ryan Irving, Tanner Kramer, Cole Panek, Andrew Pierskalla, Jazmin Pullins, Tanner Reis, Elizabeth Richter, Emma Rothstein, Jaydon Schaefer, Brice Simpson, Yeraldit Valencia, Madison Wambach and Benjamin Welle.

Albany Middle School third quarter honor roll

Students named to Albany Middle School’s honor roll must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the quarter.

Grade 6: Jackie Ainali, Landon Arceneau, Riley Arezzo, Sofia Bahena, Julia Bauer, Annie Becker, Audrey Beuning, Layla Blais, Claire Blaskowski, Gavin Blonigen, Alice Brown, Owen Bubna, Ava Budde, Mitchell Burg, Carter Burnett, Owen Carbert, Jarely Chavez Montanez, Lorelei Christman, Nicholas Davey, Emmett Dirkes, Isaiah Dirkes, Mason Dobmeier, Isaac Dudek, Bianca Ehrlichmann, Samantha Eisenschenk, Abigail Eiynck, Emarie Ellingson, Lexi Esterberg, Mason Feldewerd, Brady Fischer, Ayden Fischer, Kaitlyn Fosse, Megan Frank, Audrey Frenchick, Carsten Frericks, Grace Frieler, Aubrey Gaebel, Braeden Geise, Kendra Gerads, Owen Gerads, Lydia Gertken, Brady Gill, Carter Glenz, Joshua Goebel, Katherine Gramke, Brielle Hadler, Aksel Halvorson, Logan Hanson, Aiden Harlander, Marissa Hartung, Jack Hemmesch, Owen Hendrickson, Ella Henkelman, Tate Hennen, Tenley Hennen, Katelyn Hoff, Kyrstin Hoffarth, Kadence Holtz, Kaylee Imholte, Blair Iverson, Emery Jansky, Kylee Janssen, Lindsey Karki, Megan Keppers, Taylor Kilanowski, Hannah Klaphake, Logan Klasen, Lindsey Koenig, Ian Kompelien, Henry Kotten, Ellie Kugler, Blake Kunstleben, Anthony Lauer, Lucas Lauer, Emmett Lehmkuhl, Trevor Lieser, Vivian Lutgen, Melissa Malley, Braelyn Marthaler, Kian Martin, Hailey Massmann, Logan Miller, Afton Naig, Theo Nett, Chonlatid Opitz, Josie Ostendorf, Ethan Peternell, Evelyn Power, Nathan Pronk, Cale Pundsack, Caleb Ramler, Jakob Ramler, Aubrey Ramler, Laura Ramler, Wayne Reese, Addison Reszel, Charlie Rieland, Cade Rushmeyer, Bailey Rushmeyer, Sofia Salzer, Riley Salzl, Brailee Sand, Hunter Sand, Zachary Sands, Savannah Schiffler, Brady Schiffler, Brielle Schlangen, Brody Shay, Chloe Silbernick, Issac Smith, Trentin Soenneker, Anneka Sorteberg, Thaddeus St Marie, Kendall Stueve, Emie Templin, Aliya Thelen, Brianna Thelen, Kadyn Thull, Braeson Traut, Dylan Vander Weyst, Hunter Vogel, Ethan Walker, Sophia Welle, Massey Wieber, Carlie Willenbring, Autumn Williams-Thelen, Landon Wolbeck, Megan Zenzen and Carson Zulawski.

Grade 7: Mathias Altendahl, Leah Alvord, Brynn Anderson, Braelyn Ascheman, Kevin Asmus, Kylie Athmann, Ella Becker, Lilyann Blais, Grace Boatz, Brooke Boecker, Ella Borgman, Liesl Brever, Addison Brickweg, Brooklyn Brix, Addie Burg, Isabell Burg, Colton Carlson, Cole Christman, Collin Cramlet, Brynn Dingmann, Camille Dingmann, Carter Dobmeier, Noah Domke, Brody Donabauer, Carlyle Driggins, Nahuli Duran San-

chez, Adley Ebensteiner, Danielle Eggert, Laurynn Eiynck, Nolan Eiynck, Emily Ellingson, Brayden Engelmeyer, Wade Evenson, Konnor Felling, Lylah Findley, Alessa Forster, Tyson Frericks, Jack Gaebel, Connor Gannon, Calvin Gerads, Cora Gertken, Collin Goebel, Avery Goebel, Cameron Goerger, Shirley Gottwald, Emily Gourde, Rilyn Hallermann, Ann Hanauska, Grace Hartung, Andrew Heitzman, Hunter Henkelman, Lillianne Hennen, Jacqueline Hiltner, Lucas Himsl, Ashlyn Hinnenkamp, Joslin Ingle, Lucretia Jacques, Thomas Janssen, Khloe Jensen, Morgan Judes, Harmony Klaphake, Brooklyn Klaphake, Karlee Klein, Kiera Kollmann, Kalley Kotzer, Alex Lashinski, Brooke Lecy, Tanner Lemm, Kaylin Merdan, Liberty Mosman, Reid Mueller, Kessick Murr, Porter Nordmann, Bethany Notch, Samuel Ohmann, Aaden Orbeck, Nora Ostendorf, Armando Palacios-Higuera, Madeline Peterschick, Keira Philippi, Dalyla Price, Bryce Ramler, Degan Rodenwald, Colton Rodenwald, Porter Roiger, Lola Rood, Riley Rushmeyer, Emmett Rushmeyer, Caden Sand, Brooke Scepaniak, Jacob Schaefer, Brooklyn Schiffler, Heath Schmidt, Cortez Schmidt, Brooke Schneider, Lucille Schulte, Reggie Schwenzfeier, Megan Sieben, Charlie Simon, Nathan Smith, Randy Stang, Abigail Stephens, Corey Stoulil, Mckenzie Streit, Macy Suchy, Abrianna Sullivan, Ella Sunderman, Luke Terwey, Brynn Terwey, Nevaeh Thompson, Isaac Thull, Nicholas Van Heel, Amelia Vogel, Jordyn Voller, Evan Wegleitner, Layla Wenderski, Gretchen Wimmer, Madison Wood, Travis Wuolle and Klayton Zeimetz.

Grade 8: Jennifer Acevedo, Mallary Ahl, Judah Allen, Hope Anderson, Breanna Arneson, Jaxson Austin, Candace Berckes, Ian Birr, Hunter Boecker, Collin Breitbach, Averi Breth, Conner Breth, Katelyn Brickweg, Ryan Bromenshenkel, Joy Bubna, Kaiya Bueckers, Brayden Buersken, Noah Davey, Sydney Dingmann, Chase Dotseth, Kenna Eibensteiner, Isabel Eiynck, Connor Ettle, Elijah Eveslage, Alexa Feske, Bryce Fischer, Cole Frenchick, Tyler Frericks, Gwendalynn Gaebel, Jake Garding, Melanie Gertken, Owen Goebel, Payton Goebel, Garrett Goerger, Grace Grabmeier, Elise Gramke, Cohen Habben, Trinity Hadler, Kaylee Hamann, James Hanauska, Peyton Harlander, Ethan Hartung, Zack Heinen, Kacie Hendrickson, Quinn Hoeschen, Dylan Hoffarth, Jacob Holmstrom, Brandon Hommen, Lucas Hondl, Aiden Imdieke, Ryan Judes, Laina Kalthoff, Abraham Kalthoff, Ella Klasen, Peyton Klassen, Ivan Kotten, Noah Kremers, Jordan Lahr, Ayden Larson, Ava Lehner, Reegan Lemm, Mckenna Lieser, Hudson Linn, Emma Mareck, Mason Miller, Alexis Miller, Luke Murphy, Patrick Newman, Evelyn Notch, Connor Olmscheid, Samuel Orbeck, Stephanie Pelzer, Connor Plumski, Molly Rademacher, Chloe Ramler, Justin Rieland, Griffin Roemeling, Vanessah Rosenberger Mccray, Kaylee Salzl, Ava Sand, Keara Sanquist, Hannah Schiffler, Mica Schmidt, Timothy Schmitt, Bradley Schulte, Albert Schulte, Molly Selix, Mason Shay, Blake Silbernick, Jaylyn Stangler, Tegan Struffert, Kaylen Stueve, Eli Suchy, Cody Terwey, Ava Teske, Eli Thelen, Matthew Willenbring, Chloe Winkels, Trevin Wohletz and Brandon Zenzen.

Millwood Township

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Millwood Township Meeting Notice

Notice is hereby given: The regular monthly meeting of the Millwood Township board will be moved from the last Monday in May to Monday, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. It will be held in the usual location: City of St. Rosa Park P-20-1B

Sealed bids will be received by the Millwood Township Supervisor Chad Van Beck, at the 44348 Birch Park Trail, Grey Eagle, MN 56336 from now until 11a.m. on June 5th, 2023. The bids shall be opened by the Millwood Township Board at a special meeting on June 5th, 2023, at 8:00 pm at the City of St. Rosa Park. The general nature of the Bid is for tarring of 1 mile of road (280th Avenue) in Millwood Township. Please contact Chad Van Beck at 320-248-3404 for formal bid specifications. Millwood Township reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days after the date proposals are received and no proposal may be withdrawn during this period. Millwood Township also reserves the right to reject any or all bids and enter into as it shall deem to be in the best interest of Millwood Township.

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Immaculate Conception church breaks ground on elevator expansion project

Ryan Worms (from left), Steve Worms, the Rev. Daniel Walz, Phil Poepping, Andy Holdvogt, Elmer Boecker, Butch Thull, Hunter Feldewerd, Tatum Holdvogt and Aaron Worms break ground May 1 for the elevator expansion project in front of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich. The project is estimated to cost $1 million with an anticipated completion date winter 2023-24.

1. Call to Order

SCHOOL

Albany Area Schools – ISD #745 District Office Board Room May 10, 2023

The meeting was called to order by Chair Kreuzer at 6:00 p.m.

2. Roll Call Present: Kreuzer, Hansen Carbajal, Sands, Rueter, Sand Late: Absent: Dirkes

3. Public Forum

A group from the Albany Educational Support Professionals (AESP) spoke to the board about the importance of the district’s support staff.

4. Agenda – Additions and Deletions

Delete 8.2 Award Demolition Bid Package

Delete 8.5 Memorandum of Understanding Between The Albany Federation of Teachers and ISD #745 Regarding Entrance Conferences 2023-2024

5. Approvals

5.1 Previous Meeting Minutes

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Sands, to approve the April 12, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes and the April 26, 2023 Work Session minutes. Supported by all present.

5.2 Cash Flow Reports – March 2023

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Sands, to approve the March 2023 Cash Flow Reports as presented. Supported by all present.

5.3 Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

Member Carbajal introduced the Resolution Accepting Donations and moved for its adoption.

The School Board of Albany Area Schools, ISD 745, gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below:

Series

any)

AESP:

Laura Doeden - AMS/AHS Custodian/Building Maintenance Assistant

Jessica Czech - AVE Custodian/Building Maintenance Assistant

AESP Transfer:

Kathryn Schmitt - ALE Custodian/Building Maintenance Assistant to ALE Head Custodian

Shelley Hadley - ALE PT Custodian/Building Maintenance Assistant to FT

AESP SpEd Differential:

Rita Buerman

Kids Company:

Gina Becker, Allison Eiynck, Claire Buttweiler, Valerie Parker, Cole Selix, Elliott Burnett

Community Education:

Renae Illies - CPR Certification Class

Samantha Tate - Comm Ed Recreation Intern

LOA Requests:

Three

Resignations/Retirements:

John Davis -ALE Paraprofessional, effective April 21, 2023

Carmen Peterson - AMS Special Education Teacher, effective June 5, 2023

Cindy Ryan - AVE Pre-K Paraprofessional, effective May 26, 2023

The following checks were issued in paying claims: Wire transfers and checks 104842 - 105031

Expenditures:

01 General Fund $990,637.28

02 Food Services $97,191.56

04 Community Services $49,801.76

06 Building Construction $271,616.39

07 Debt Redemption $3,750.00 Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Hansen to approve the May 2023 Consent Agenda. Supported by all present.

7. Reports

7.1 Purple Pride Board members read Purple Pride recognitions for staff, students, and teachers for excellence shown in our district.

8. Business

8.1 Enrollment Report

8.2 Award Demolition Bid Package

Deleted from agenda and will revisit at a future meeting.

8.3 Approval of PA System Replacement Project

The current PA system uses two zones and will be replaced by an eight zone system to avoid overload. Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Rueter to approve the PA System Replacement Project. Supported by all present.

8.4 Memorandum of Understanding Between The Albany Federation of Teachers and ISD #745 Regarding Track and Field Coaching 2022-2023

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Hansen, to approve the MOU regarding track and field coaching as presented. Support by all present.

8.5 Memorandum of Understanding Between The Albany Federation of Teachers and ISD #745 Regarding Entrance Conferences 2023-2024

Deleted from agenda and will be added to the June meeting.

Science Teacher

Rebecca Thon - AMS/AHS Agricultural Education Teacher

Kristin Wolford - Adult Basic Education Teacher

Tanya Belden - AMS Special Education Teacher

9.1 Staff Development Committee Meeting

The SD Committee is in the process of hiring a new coordinator.

10. Superintendent Report Mr. Okerlund reported on current bills that have been passed by legislature and others that are being looked at. Purple Pride goes out to our athletes who attended the Special Olympics and cheered on the participants. More letters of recognition have been received acknowledging the display of purple pride and great sportsmanship by our athletes.

11. Adjournment Agenda completed at 7:07 pm, a motion to adjourn was made by Member Carbajal seconded by Member Sand. Supported by all present. Amy Sand, Clerk P-20-1B

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

PHOTO BY CAROL MOORMAN

Albany School Board considers transportation policy adjustment

Could affect non-district residents

BY HANS LAMMEMAN | STAFF WRITER

The Albany Area School Board recently approved the first reading of a proposed change to its transportation policy, which will have implications for bus routes serving students residing outside the district’s borders.

During the May 10 board meeting, Superintendent Travis Okerlund said a policy adjustment would be more straightforward and wouldn’t impact students currently benefiting from routes outside the district. Instead of automatically providing transportation up to a mile beyond the district perimeter, the policy change looks to align with the Minnesota School Board Association’s recommendation of only guaranteeing transportation within the borders.

“MSBA recommendation and most districts just say they transport within their boundaries,” Okerlund said. “It just makes natural sense; that is our district boundaries; that is where we go.”

If implemented, the policy would still situationally allow transportation outside the district border. It simply would no longer mandate it.

“We have a sunset clause in the policy that will basically hold harmless anybody that we are currently already picking up on routes,” said Scott Hansen, board vice chair. “I don’t want to surprise people with a change that will have a huge impact.”

Okerlund confirmed the policy should clearly state students currently relying on transportation within a mile of the district lines will not face any changes.

“The reason we brought this down instead of waiting until later is if we are going to make changes, we want to make sure that it is communicated to families in advance,” Okerlund said.

Future readings for the proposed policy change are expected at regular school board meetings this summer.

“It is a hassle to drive (kids) down to the bus stop; it would be nice if they came to your door, but that is the difference between being open enrolled and being in the district,” Okerlund said.

Public NOTICES

CITY OF AVON ORDINANCE NO. 231

The following is a summary of the City of Avon, Zoning Ordinance amendment which was adopted on May 1, 2023, by the City Council, of the City of Avon, Stearns County, Minnesota.

Summary of Ordinance

amendment to the Zoning

Ordinance: Chapter 20 Off Street

HONOR ROLL

To qualify for the A honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.667 or above. To qualify for the B honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.666. The following students have achieved their respective distinctions:

Grade 7: Theodore M. Auer, Kashton M. Black, Jax Buersken, Madelyn M. Engebretson, Caleb F. Frie, Logan R. Funk, Cassandra E. Gertken, Cole G. Helback, Max H. Hommerding, Austin B. Huls, Phoenix M. Ihli, Sam Keul, Rylie L. Kotzer, Caleb J. Kurtz, Matthew Lex, Lauren K. Maciej, Blayden Nierenhausen, Monika Novitzki, Jax K. Patrick, Madelyn E. Philippi, Nora Pogatchnik, Samantha Popp, Dawson T. Rudser, Jayda R. Skroch, Cheyenne L. Sobania, Taylor Strandberg, Coleton S. Streit, Maiya S. Swenson, Joel Theis, Sydney J. Tonn, Annaliese Volkers, Kiely K. Warga, Toby Welle, Jack A. Wentland and Chase Winkelman.

and Grant Welle.

A Honor Roll B Honor Roll

Grade 12: Mekenna L. Bartkowicz, Nicole M. Buchta, Mariah I. Fiedler, Bethany M. Gerads, Marissa R. Hartung, Laina L Hoac, Hailey G. Kubat, Elizabeth H. Lampert, Tyler M. Lemke, Connor J. Patrick, Ryder M. Petersen, Evan H. Peterson, Trista M. Popp, Lucas A. Provo, Ellie R. Sand, Blake M. Scegura, Aubrey Schlueter, Samuel Skroch, Kendyll M. Soltis, Madilyn P. Stodolka, Abby J. Streit, Tanner J. Tomasek, Blake A. Welle, Grace E. Woitalla, Maria Wruck, Madison M. Zehowski and Kyle J. Zeimetz.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 17, 2016, executed by Jay H. Seguin, an unmarried man, as mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a corporation, MIN 1012742-0000050450-7, as nominee and mortgagee for HomeServices Lending, LLC d/b/a Edina Realty Mortgage, through loan originator Kevin Kildahl, NMLS ID 1236759, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Stearns County, Minnesota, on October 26, 2016, as Document No. A1480672, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property,

Parking, Subd. 9, F. “to allow curb cut/driveway access no more than 24 ft. in width at the curb in shoreland areas and no more than 30 ft. in width at the curb in non-shoreland areas”.

(A fully updated copy of the Ordinance is available at Avon City Hall) P-20-1B

Grade 8: Ella J. Bensen, Paige Binsfeld, Arayden A. Chapman, Claire J. Christen, Maria B. Christensen, Kendra L. Doll, William Eichten, Lily M. Gerads, Maggie M. Gross, Ava D. Hagerty, Neila M. Hartung, Dawson J. Hofer, Autumn F. Huls, Addison J. Klisch, Casey J. Knettel, Kylee Konsor, Hailey L. Kotzer, Carly M. Mitchell, Kaiya N. Myogeto, Ella R. Pilarski, Eleanor Pogatshnik, Carson M. Reis, Anna M. Revermann, Sophie C. Schlichting, Austin Terpstra, Bennett J. Winkelman and Abigail Woitalla.

Grade 9: Hayden T. Bechtold, Simon M. Boeckman, Rilee E. Breth, Gabrielle Bruns, Angelika G. Diakite, Jaden T. Ebnet, Devon G. Engebretson, Kyle J Fiedler, Makenna L. Fiedler, Makadence K. Gallus, Marcus D. Gerads, Kenzie R. Harren, Emily J. Hartung, Emily L. Heinen, Jenna R. Huls, Nathan A. Jendro, Maximilian G. Knettel, Emma R. Kobernusz, Caleb R. Krattenmaker, Brooklyn M. Kuklok, Rachel R. Kuklok, Mason D. Lichy, Cameron M. Martini, Olivia R. Meyer, Katelyn R. Molus, Loretta L. Mrosla, Morgan L. Nordmann, Alexis Oberg, Tyler J. Panek, Masyn F. Patrick, Wyatt M. Pilarski, Bradley J. Revermann, Kaylen A. Ronning, Afton Scegura, Veronica R. Schefers, Aidah T. Schlueter, Haley Schroden, Wyatt Skwira, Emma I. Voigt, Samantha M. Volkers, Christopher J. Wentland, Lexus L. Wilczek, Lexi Woitalla and Jacob S. Worlie.

Grade 10: Mackenzie Applegate, Nolan V. Boeckermann, Cara L. Brenner, Allison G. Feia, Mason R. Glatzel, Carter J. Gross, Madeline M. Hartung, Noah M. Heitzman, Carter C. Helback, Grayce P. Johnson, Jordyn R. Kostreba, Korin J. Kostreba, Chloe Lancour, Chase T. Lyon, Marissa L. Nienaber, Nicole J. Notsch, Wyatt J. Novitzki, Annaliese M. Odden, Madison R. Olson, Emily J. Ottman, Benjamin D. Paggen, Logan D. Pappenfus, Morgan M. Pellett, Gracie J. Philippi, Addison B. Pilarski, William J. Pilarski, Allison R. Pyka, Alexis J. Reis, Grant A. Revermann, Samuel A. Ruprecht, Lauren J. Soltis, Sara Streit, Shailyn M. Welinski, Paytan R. Winter, Clara R. Wruck and Kitana J. Yorek.

Grade 11: Ellegra C. Booth, Connor J. Breth, Grace P. Doucet, Paige N. Fiedler, Collin L. Friedrich, Leo J. Fussy, Gracelyn M. Gerads, Breanna R. Gertken, Erin E. Hartung, Makenna K. Hohbein, Dominick B. Hoikka, Madeline Holmberg, Kyrsten A. Huls, Kendall J. Isder, Lukas W. Jendro, Kendra R. Johannes, Ava J. Koralewski, Hannah R. Kuklok, Drew G. Lange, Makayla M. Lenzen, Evan D. Lichy, Madison E. Mitchell, Jada K. Mosey, Aubrie C. Opatz, Dierks M. Opatz, Jenna E. Pallow, Abril I. Parks, Aidan B. Pellett, Jadielyn E. Rudolph, Addison P. Rudser, Kirstyn M. Sand, Zack J. Schleper, Dustin Schmitz, Makenna Sparks, Nolan C. Streit, Annie E. Supan, Jaelyn Then

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

situated in the County of Stearns and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 144 30th Avenue North, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303, property identification number 82.50381.0000, which mortgage was assigned to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., by Assignment of Mortgage dated December 7, 2022, and recorded December 19, 2022 as Document No. A1646231: Lot Twenty-eight (28), Block One (1), Roosevelt Place, according to the plat and survey thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Stearns County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $92,646.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or

any statute; that no action or proceeding to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage is pending, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $88,875.15 in principal and interest.

That as a result of the aforesaid default, and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Stearns County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota, on April 19, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagor, his personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by

Grade 7: Abbagail A. Bartkowicz, Grant Boeckermann, Casey P. Carlson, Emily L. Dillenburg, Lesa H. Ferrell, Jacob E. Frie, Sophie L. Hanson, Seth A. Hartung, Lilianna Henagin, Lyla A. Huls, Alex H. Klemmer, Tyson Koralewski, Carter Kubat, Kira Lancour, Ryker H. Lange, Lydia T. Mrosla, Samuel D. Mrosla, Connor Opatz, Parker Opheim, Lane J. Patrick, Clayton Pingry, Xerie C. Posch, Claire M. Sakry, Ezri T. Schlicting, Rory Skajewski, Benjamin Stodolka, Quin M. Swanson, Amelia M. Symanietz, Brynn H. Thom and Joseph Vouk.

Grade 8: Gabriella Applegate, Reece R. Brinkman, Danica R. Brissett, Teagan L. Burg, Andrew G. D’incau, Mason M. Feia, Emily M. Fiedler, Madalynn A. Gallus, Paige Gardner, Simon Gottwalt, Brian L. Heitzman, Kaylee Horsch, Caden Kizer, John J. Klemmer, Grant A. Krattenmaker, Andrew J. Novitzki, Elizabeth Odden, Callie Pekarek, Noah J. Perowitz, Ayla Pueringer, Ava Roske, Thomas J. Sakry and Kamryn A. Then.

Grade 9: Blake K. Bartkowicz, Jaxon J. Bartkowicz, Alissa R. Bengston, Ariel Brill, Katie A. Carlson, Grant Q. Donabauer, Jasmine N. Eich, Ray L. Eisenschenk, Lindsay A. Ford, Emma K. Gertken, Broden R. Gustafson, Sara J. Hanson, Elizabeth A. Haskamp, Isabel A. Heitzman, Trent W. Herges, Brodi J. Huls, Trevor J. Johannes, Brant B. Kurtz, Mavrick T. Novitzki, Cali A. Opatz, Alexis A. Pallow, Dalton M. Posch, Lilian J. Puchalla, Grace Stang, Makenna L. Stanoch, Nathan Streit, Brooklyn Swenson, Alexander P. Symanietz and Parker Westbrock.

Grade 10: Kaitlyn H. Barthel, Joshua K. Becker, Kylie R. Breth, Eli J. Brinkman, Precious T. Diakite, Kaden J. Eikmeier, Heather P. Feld, Garrett J. Frink, Alaysia G. Green, Alaynah J. Gronau, Brandon D. Hall, Aidan N. Heitzman, Alex T. Heitzman, Thomas P. Heitzman, Gavin J. Houck, Russell T. Jensen, David C. Johnson, Addison R. Keul, Owen M. Klisch, Kegan G. Klocker, Steven J. Kneip, Lucia L. Kroll, Tristin Kunstleben, Phillip J. Lampert, Brady J. Notsch, Mateo Oller Blajot, Ruby J. Opatz, Andre L. Robinson, Emmie L. Siltala, Damian Skwira, Kylee M. Skwira, Brooke A. Soltis, Mckenna R. Streit, Juliana J. Thran and Saoirse K. Woods.

Grade 11: Kayte L. Bartos, Mason D. Bengston, Ares A. Chapman, Alexis M. Czeck, Paige E. Doll, Jeffrey J. Hall, Blaise M. Hartung, David D. Heinen, Sage Hennemann, Seth M. Johnson, Lindsey M. Klaphake, Felicity Leblanc, Allen K. Leenerts, Nathan T. Lex, Antanas Martinaitis, Tayton R. Paggen, Alex M. Peltz, Evan G. Petron, Peyton A. Rudolph, Jenna E. Skwira, Dustin J. Waddell II, Carter C. Wunderlich, Aiden B. Young and Ayla P. Young.

Grade 12: Jazmine Blackstone, Grace M. Brady, Brooklyn I. Bruns, Coby J. Clear, Kelsey A. Doll, Tanner N. Eikmeier, Cyril L. Feia IV, Izak K. Harlander, Patrick E. Holtz, Melayna G. Huls, Gavin M. Johnson, Ava J. Kuduk, Matthew L. Lehner, Cody M. Mckenzie, Wyatt A. Miller, Taylor J. Runge and Kierston L. Wheat.

11:59 p.m. on October 19, 2023, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR.

ANY INFORMATION

OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., assignee of Mortgagee

DATED: March 1, 2023

FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P.

By: Sean C. Mansfield Atty. No. 0400374 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from : April 19, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. to June 8, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. Said sale will be held by the Sheriff of Stearns County at the Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, in the City of St. Cloud, in said County and State.

If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on December 8, 2023, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR.

ANY INFORMATION

OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE

Dated: April 19, 2023. P-16-6B

Dutchmen golfers have good conference outings Struggle at BOLD

BY HERMAN LENSING | STAFF WRITER

The Melrose Area boys golf team had strong showings May 10 in West Central Conference outings.

At Benson Golf Club in the afternoon session, Logan Schad’s 1-under-par 35 earned him second place. He parred four holes and birdied three of them.

Charlie Hanson, of Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta, scored 31 to take first place in the 53-player field.

The Dutchmen had two in the top 10 as Maverick Kulzer, 39, tied for fifth. He hit par on five holes and was 1-under on another. Blake Tomford’s 45 took 23rd and Eddie Dickhaus, 47 for 29th, finished Melrose’s scoring.

The Dutchmen scored a 166 as a team, earning fourth, six strokes out of a tie for second place. West Central Area, 159, finished first.

With a 189, Melrose took sixth the same day at Minnewaska Golf Club in Glenwood. WCA, scoring a 170, took top honors.

Schad, 39, led the Dutchmen surge in taking third place. He finished 3-over-par, birdieing four holes and remaining at par on another. That put him two strokes behind Hanson and Riley Larson of Minnewaska Area, the co-medalists.

Frieler scored a 48 amid a competitive group; six of the 55 golfers had the same score. Three strokes behind him with a 51 were Tomford and Kulzer, who tied at 29th with five others.

River Crest Golf Course

A round of 173 gave Melrose fifth in the morning round May 12 at River Crest Golf Course in Montevideo.

Minnewaska Area, led by Larson’s 39 was first at 158.

Schad scored a 39 and tied for fifth. Zack Nelson, 15th, shot a 43; Frieler, 21st, earned a 45; and Tomford, 26th, picked up a 46 for the Dutchmen score. Olivia Golf Club

Melrose finished eighth with a team score of 188 May 12 at Olivia Golf Club in Olivia.

WCA, led by medalist Mitchell Dewey’s 34, scored a 155 to take first.

Five Dutchmen finished under 55 on the par-36 course. Schad, seventh of 54 golfers with 40 strokes; Tomford, 29th at 47; Kulzer, 39th at 49; and Frieler, 44th at 52, counted for the Dutchmen’s score. Nelson’s 54 and Mick Hinnenkamp’s 67 rounded out the Melrose lineup.

with Mark Knoblauch on MIDMNSPORTS.

Melrose track looks to postseason

Program hosts

Dave Sieben Invitational

BY HERMAN LENSING STAFF WRITER

Melrose put up solid performances at its home Dave Sieben Invitational May 11, with the Dutchmen finishing ninth of 11 teams with 23.5 points and the Lady Dutchmen taking eighth of 11 teams with 26.5 points at Melrose Area High School in Melrose.

The Dutchmen’s best finish came in the 400-meter dash, as Kendall Jaenicke raced to second place. It was a close race for the silver; Jaenicke won by .02 of a second.

Andrue Stalboerger’s season-best 10-foot, 6-inch attempt took third in pole vault. The team had two top-10 finishes, with Grant Eveslage clearing 9 for seventh.

Natalie Enright’s 32-foot toss in the shot put earned her second place, the best finish of the day for the Lady Dutchmen. On the track, the 4x800 team of Alyssa Stordahl, Kayla Meyer, Bridget Hingeveld and Maria Hinnenkamp earned fourth place.

and 206 points to take

in the boys and girls competitions, respectively.

BY HERMAN LENSING Julia Toenyan clears 11 feet during the long jump at the Dave Sieben

8. Isaac Frericks, Dan Frericks, Austin Eggert and Tyler Herdering 52.02;

Alex Middendorf, Logan Olmscheid, Angel Sanchez and Seth Tomford

1:07.48. 4x200: 7. Abonce Garcia, Dan Frericks, Fernando Martinez and Ryan Gysberg 1:55.27. 4x800: 7. Montanez Martinez, Logan Rue, Timothy Wilwerding and Austin Kelzer 9:24.74. Pole vault: 3. Stalboerger 10-6 and 7. Grant Eveslage 9-0. Long jump: 14. Enoc

Morelos Martinez 16-3, 20. Stanley Delgado Menjivar 15-6 and 32. Grant

Eveslage 12-9. Triple Jump: 6. Morelos Martinez 36-0 1/4, 13. Stanley Delgado Menjivar 32-1 1/2. Shot put: 20. Gysberg 29-7, 26. Dan Frericks 26-0 1/4 and 28. Eduardo Diaz 24-4 1/4. Discus:

12. Isaac Frericks 91-0, 15. Kai Enright 85-2 and 21. Marco Novelo 75.10.

Section 8AA True Team Meet

The Lady Dutchmen scored 290 and the Dutchmen 217.5, finishing eighth

teams at the meet.

entered two participants in individual events and one in relays.

Dutchmen win with shutouts

Melrose baseball enjoys winning week

BY HERMAN LENSING STAFF WRITER

The Melrose Area Dutchmen earned its second shutout in a week, topping Long Prairie-Grey Eagle 4-0 May 15 at Melrose Area High School in Melrose.

Ryan Herdering pitched five innings, allowing a hit, walking four and striking out six. Ian Funk earned the save, walking three and striking out one batter.

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Melrose scored four in the first after Max Wehlage reached on an error and Anthony Berscheit singled. Errors placing Connor Anderson and Isaac Rosenberger on produced a run, as did Hunter Goihl’s groundout. Breydon Dobmeier then singled in a run.

Benson doubleheader

The Dutchmen clicked on all cylinders, defeating Benson 13-2 and 7-3 May 12 at Benson High School in Benson.

In the 13-2 victory, winning pitcher Herdering and reliever Goihl combined to hold Benson to two hits. Goihl had two hits, one a triple and drove in four runs. Anderson singled twice, Wehlage and Dobmeier doubled, and Jayden Danzl, Rosenberger and Berscheit singled.

In the 7-3 win, Goihl had two more hits, driving in a run. Dobmeier and Westin

Middendorf singled and Anderson doubled. Dobmeier, the winning pitcher, allowed two hits and struck out six.

Melrose 1, Sauk Centre 0

For the second time in seven days, Rosenberger and the Dutchmen shut out Sauk Centre.

The 1-0 win May 10 at Melrose Area High School in Melrose was accomplished on two Dutchmen hits. Rosenberger held Sauk Centre to three hits, walking one with five strikeouts.

“It seems like our team doesn’t like getting big chunks of runs,” said Devin Orbeck, catcher. “We like keeping it close and playing defense. That’s our MO. We battle it out every inning and put up zeroes every time we can.”

The Dutchmen did that all game long. Only one Streeter reached third base and the Dutchmen picked off a baserunner.

“We are a great defensive team,” said Kyle Shaughnessy, head coach. “Our outfield seems to get to everything and infield has been more than consistent. We have two great catchers. Defensively, I don’t have a single complaint.” The defense and pitching are needed, as the Dutchmen have struggled offensively. In the win, a second-inning single by Dobmeier and a third-inning double by Wehlage were the team’s hits. Wehlage scored the winning run, going to third on an outfield error and scoring on Anderson’s sacrifice fly.

“The whole year, the hitting has been plaguing us a little bit,” Shaughnessy said. “We did a better job putting it in play and we didn’t strike out much. Once we get clicking with the bats, it will be a dangerous team.”

Melrose girls shine in WCC’s 2nd spot

Golf places 4 in top 10

BY HERMAN LENSING STAFF WRITER

Melrose Area moved up in the girls golf standings with its play last week in the West Central Conference.

The team earned two seconds May 15 playing on the Olivia Golf Club in Olivia and the River Crest Golf Course in Montevideo.

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Melrose’s 184 in Montevideo, second to Minnewaska Area’s 172, came with its four scoring golfers finishing in the top 10 of 37 golfers. Emily Rieland’s 8-over-par 44 tied her for fourth place, one stroke out of third. Izzie Van Beck, 46, was eighth, and tying for ninth with 47s were Avery Braegelmann and Alyssa Scherping.

A 40 by Minnewaska Area’s Annika DeBoer was the medalist score.

Three Lady Dutchmen placed in the top 10 in the morning round in Olivia.

Rieland scored a 43, tying for fourth; Avery Braegelmann’s 44 earned her sixth; and Van Beck, 49, tied for 10th place.

Melrose finished second with a 189 as 16th-place

Kraemer scored a 53 in her round. Team champion Minnewaska Area had 161.

Finishing Melrose’s day were Roering and Scherping at 56 and Aubrey Braegelmann at 63.

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Maddi Kraemer, 53, Camryn Roering, 62 and Aubrey Braegelmann, 66, finished team play.

Van Beck’s 44 was the only non-Minnewaska Area score in the top five May 10 at Minnewaska Golf Club in Glenwood. Van Beck parred three of the holes as she tied for fourth place. The medalist score was a 40 by Arivia DeBoer.

Melrose scored a 208,

taking third place in the conference competition. Minnewaska Area 169, had top team honors.

Rieland and Avery Braegelmann tied at 13th, scoring 54 on the round. Kraemer’s 55 tied for 17th and finished the team scoring. Roering shot 58, missing a top-20 spot by one stroke. Benson Golf Club

The Lady Dutchmen started the May 10 WCC action taking third at Benson Golf Club in Benson.

Led by Van Beck’s sixth-place 44, Melrose registered a 207, 40 strokes behind frontrunner Minnewaska Area. Arivia DeBoer, 38, was the medalist. Rieland, 50, finished 11th. Others scoring for the Lady Dutchmen were 16thplace Kraemer, 55, and 23rd-place Avery Braegelmann, 58. Roering finished at 59 on the par-36 course.

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Upsets shock Stearns County League

Greenwald earns shutout

BY HERMAN LENSING STAFF WRITER

The Greenwald Cubs and Meire Grove Grovers upset favored teams in Stearns County League play May 14.

Greenwald shut out the St. Martin Martins 3-0 in Greenwald behind a seven-hitter from Brett Engelmeyer. He struck out nine, walking none, and helped his own cause with a bunt single and a score in the Cubs’ three-run third inning. It was the only inning the Cubs sent more than three batters to the plate.

Kegan Stueve opened the inning with a single and Tyler Thomas was hit by the pitch. Westin Middendorf’s sacrifice moved them into scoring position. Sacrifice bunt attempts by Engelmeyer and Sam Frieler turned into hits, scoring Stueve and Thomas. An infield error allowed Engelmeyer to score.

Scott Lieser came to the mound in the fourth and retired 15 straight Cubs, 12 with strikeouts.

Ryan Morse started for

the Martins and took the loss. St. Martin had seven hits but stranded 10 baserunners.

Meire Grove 4, Elrosa 2

The Grovers used onerun rallies in its 4-2 win over the Elrosa Saints May 14 in Meire Grove.

Kurt Marthaler drove in Andrew Welle with a groundout in the second. He doubled and scored on Tyler Moscho’s single in the fifth and drove in Welle, the game-winner, with a sixth-inning single. Ryan Olmscheid scored on a twoout error in the seventh.

Matt Imdieke kept Meire Grove ahead, pitching a complete-game win and holding Elrosa to eight hits. He struck out five batters.

Richmond 9, Farming 1

Pinch runner Drew Lehner scored the Farming Flames’ only run when Josh Becker was hit by the pitch with bases loaded in a 9-1 loss to the Richmond Royals May 14 in Farming.

Isaac Nett and Adam Nibaur led Farming with two hits and Owen Sunderman and Carson Holthaus added singles. Adam Winkels, three innings, started and took the loss. Breyden

Eiynck, Will Mergen and Nibaur also pitched.

Richmond’s Carter Thelen had four hits, and Cole Schmitz added three more. Luke Jokela, six innings and 12 strikeouts, with relief help from DJ Schleicher, took the win.

Avon 11, Opole 1

The Avon Lakers started hitting and scoring in the first inning, taking a 3-0 first-inning lead in winning 11-1 over the Opole Bears May 13 in Avon.

The Lakers finished with 19 hits, led by Ryan Janzen’s 4-for-4, three-run day. Matt Meyer’s 3-for-4 day produced three RBIs. Noah Voz, 3-for-4, scored twice. Caleb Curry doubled twice, Elliott Burnett’s 2-for-4 day included a triple and Nathan Sand added an RBI single. Matt Pichelmann, Jackson Henderson and Joe Dolan pitched, with Henderson getting the win.

Opole had singles from Drew Lange, Dominic Hoikka, Luke Bieniek, Alex Lange, Austin Lange and Isaiah Folsom. Drew Lange’s hit scored Folsom. Blake Niemeyer started and took the loss.

Opole 5, Flensburg 2

The Bears won 5-2 in a

second game May 12, defeating Flensburg in Flensburg.

Folsom threw a complete game, allowing five hits and striking out five batters.

Drew Lange, Alex Lange and Hunter Boeckermann had two hits each. Jordan Schmitz doubled and Dierks Opatz singled.

New Munich 17, Spring Hill 1

Eight unearned runs in the top of first inning decided the 17-1 contest between the New Munich SilverStreaks and Spring Hill Chargers May 13 in Spring Hill.

Almost every batter hit, scored or drove in a run for New Munich. Brandon Holm doubled and scored four runs, while Devin Hansen had a two-run home run, RBI double and RBI single. Will Funk had a three-run double.

The win went to Jim Thull, who worked the first five innings, giving up four hits.

Owen Meyer’s solo home run provided the Charger run. Anthony Revermann started and took the loss.

Huskies finish among top teams in Melrose

Track and field takes top 5

BY MIKE KOSIK STAFF WRITER

The Albany High School girls track and field team finished fourth and the boys fifth at the 10-team

Dave Sieben Invitational May 11 at Melrose Area High School in Melrose. Olivia Goebel finished first in the girls 1,600-meter run for the top girls finish, and Luke Barrow, 200, Carter Schwalbe, 800, and Tay-

te Lecy, shot put, finished second for the boys.

Olivia Goebel was also a second-place finisher in the 800. Eden Valley-Watkins/ Kimball was the top program in both the boys and girls competitions with 206 and 138, respectively.

The Albany girls had 90 1/2 points and the boys 73.

and 14. Claudia Frenchick

1:09.42. 800: 2. Olivia Goebel 2:24.07 and 3. Bella Schiffler 2:36.03. 1,600:

1. Olivia Goebel 5:18.39 and 3. Syd-

ney Dingmann 5:59.06. 3,200: 6. Dingmann 13:59.49 and 7. Lynette Kalthoff 14:04.51. 100 hurdles: 3. Veronica Maus 17.98, 4. Raelyn Hennen 18.03 and 11. Allie Gourde 20.12. 300 hurdles: 8. Hennen 54.78, 10. Maus 55.75 and 18. Gourde 1:00.45.

4x100: 3. Brooke Hoffarth, Trista Hoffarth, Laina Kalthoff and Hannah Klein 53.07. 4x200: 3. Trista Hoffarth, Madison Becker, Eva Voz and Lilliann VanHeel 1:55.85. 4x400: 3. Laina Kalthoff, Forster, Bridget Goebel and Schiffler 4:26.68. 4x800: 6. Jazmin

Kendra Schwalbe, Lynette

and Ella Becker 11:22.79.

Huskers track and field finishes 3rd at true team

BY MIKE KOSIK | STAFF

The Holdingford Huskers boys and girls track and field teams finished third at the 10-team Section 5A True Team Meet May 9 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre. Each team entered two individuals for each individual event and one for each relay.

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Grieve twirls no-hitter versus Montevideo

Melrose softball tops Sauk Centre

BY HERMAN LENSING | STAFF WRITER

Ellie Grieve threw five no-hit innings in the Melrose Area Lady Dutchmen’s 11-0 win over Montevideo May 15 as Melrose hosted and swept a doubleheader at Melrose Area High School in Melrose.

Grieve faced only 17 batters in the first game. She had nine strikeouts, at one point striking out five consecutive batters. She walked three. Catcher Allie Hoppe and shortstop Shantel Gruber picked off one of those runners.

Jazmin Finken’s 3-for3, two-RBI day led Melrose. Theresia Nathe drove in two runs with two hits. Hannah Hoppe, Allie Hoppe, Kari Rademacher and Kaydence Bertram singled.

In the nightcap, Hannah Hoppe allowed six hits, striking out six and walking four in a 14-4 win. Offensively, she scored three runs, drove in two and tripled. Nathe went 4-for-5, scoring three with a home run and a triple. Bertram drove in three with two hits.

Paige Gruber doubled, going 3-for-5 with three RBIs.

Kari Rademacher singled twice and Allie Hoppe and Finken added singles.

Milaca 13, Melrose 8

The Lady Dutchmen’s rally came too late in a 13-8 loss to Milaca May 12 in Melrose.

“We have to get our bats going before the fifth inning,” said Kristie Ekstrom, head coach. “They (Milaca)

played probably their best game of the year.”

Allie Hoppe hit well, going 3-for-4, and Nathe had a triple among her two hits. Jazmin Finken, with a bases-loaded double and sacrifice fly, had four RBIs. Paige Gruber and Bertram added doubles. Grieve received the loss, but only two of the runs were earned.

Melrose 5, Sauk Centre 3

A three-run fourth-inning rally propelled the Lady Dutchmen to a 5-3 win over Sauk Centre May 11 at Melrose Area High School in Melrose.

Sauk Centre’s Hailey Hokanson singled in a run in the first, then held Melrose hitless through three innings.

Allie Hoppe and Bertram ended that spell with singles and Paige Gruber was hit by a pitch, loading the bases. Nathe’s fielder’s

Albany boys outlast Mora in conference golf meet

BY MIKE

KOSIK STAFF WRITER

The Albany Huskies boys golf team finished first at a Granite Ridge Conference meet May 15 at Little Falls Country Club in Little Falls

The Huskies came in eight strokes ahead of second-place Mora in the eightteam competition.

Zac Kreuzer led the 47 golfers on the course with a 73. Finishing next for Albany were Joe Hoff and Josh Hoff, who both shot 82s and tied for sixth.

Drew Lehner came in with an 84 in 10th place to round out the scoring for the Huskies.

Spring Brook Golf Course

The Huskies took the top spot in an eight-team Granite Ridge Conference meet hosted by Mora High School May 12 at Spring Brook Golf Course in Mora. The Huskies shot a 325 as a team, ahead of second-place Cathedral with 330. Joe Hoff carded a 78 to lead Albany with Kreuzer one stroke back at 79, snagging second and third individually, respectively. Blake

Silbernick followed with an 81 for ninth and Lehner had an 87 for 21st.

Wapicada Golf Club

Joe Hoff, Josh Hoff and Silbernick swept the top three spots at a conference meet May 10 at Wapicada Golf Club in Sauk Rapids.

Joe Hoff carded a 72, with Josh Hoff recording a 74 and Silbernick logging a 76. The next golfer counting in Albany’s team score was Lehner, who shot an 86 for 16th place.

Albany’s team score of 308 was good for first, with Cathedral next at 319.

choice tied the score, and Jazmin Finken’s sacrifice fly put Melrose ahead.

A single by Hannah Hoppe and doubles by Bertram and Paige Gruber provided two more runs in the fifth inning. Those hits supported good pitching from Grieve, who allowed five hits and four walks and struck out four.

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Foley 7, Albany 5

The Huskies rallied in the fifth inning to take a 5-4 lead, but the Foley Falcons scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 7-5 lead and hold on for the win May 9 at Foley High School in Foley.

The Huskies took a 1-0 lead after Burnett walked to led off the second, eventually scoring on a Voss sacrifice fly.

Voss got his second RBI with a 10-pitch bases-loaded walk, scoring Devin Hansen.

In the fifth, Izaac Hutchinson and Austin led off with singles. Hansen hit a slow roller to third, which the Foley infielder threw away, scoring Hutchinson and Austin. Hansen scored on a passed ball.

Foley 9, Albany 6

The second game went six innings before being called due to darkness.

The Huskies could not take advantage of eight walks and was 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position.

Albany led 4-2 after four innings, but Foley scored four in the fifth and three in the sixth.

Huskies softball wins in 5 Piles up wins

BY MIKE KOSIK STAFF WRITER

The Albany Huskies softball team needed just five innings to record its latest win, defeating non-conference rival Sauk Centre 10-0 May 12 at Albany Area High School in Albany.

The Huskies scored in every inning except one.

Callie Holthaus held the Streeters to two hits while striking out seven and walking two.

On the offensive side, the Huskies pounded out 14 hits in its 10-run effort. Holthaus got two hits in four at-bats and recorded three RBIs. Emily McLachlan was 3-for-3; Alyssa Sand, Allie Thelen and Audrey Rieland had two hits each; and getting hits were Savanna Pelzer, Sophia Schiffler and Kendall Buerman. Rieland batted in two runs and Sand, McLachlan and Pelzer one each.

The Huskies scored a run in the first, two in the second, four in the fourth and three in the fifth to put the game away.

Albany 3, Zimmerman 0

Holthaus pitched a three-hit, seven-inning shutout to get the Huskies off to a good start in its doubleheader against Zimmerman May 11 at Zimmerman Middle and High School in Zimmerman.

Albany scored two runs in the third and added another in the fifth.

Holthaus, who struck out three, was credited with all three of Albany’s RBIs. She was 2-for-4 at the plate with a double. Pelzer got two hits, one of which was a double, while McLachlan, Buerman and Rieland got a hit each.

Albany 8, Zimmerman 6

Albany needed more offensive power in the second game, as it won 8-6 after coming from behind for the victory.

Each team scored a run in the first inning.

Albany went ahead 3-1 after scoring a run each in the third and fourth.

The Thunder came back in the fifth to narrow Albany’s lead to a run, but Huskies scored two in their half for a 5-2 edge.

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Zimmerman’s four runs in the sixth made it 6-5 in their favor, but Albany came back with three also in the sixth. McLachlan got the win,

pitching six innings. She struck out two and walked two. Pelzer went 3-for-3 and Buerman and Rieland 2-for4.

PurplePride

What do you enjoy most about being part of the track and field team? The camaraderie among the team. Everyone is always cheering for everyone else and pushing them to be better.

What is your favorite event to compete in? 100 hurdles because you have to be consistent and quick with your steps, and even when you start off last in the heat, you can catch people and end up winning just because of form.

Tell us about the best meet you have been part of. Day 2 of sections in Alexandria because I placed higher than I was seated, and everyone was so focused and made it fun.

What other activities are you involved in at school? Cross-country, National Honor Society, Captains and Leaders and Letter Club.

Why is it important for you to be involved in school activities? You meet people you wouldn’t otherwise be around, and the

What do you like most about being on the golf team? The opportunities to meet new people and create new friendships. I also enjoy the game of golf so being able to be part of a team makes it even more enjoyable.

What is your most memorable experience at a meet? When I made a super long putt off of the rough. If anyone knows me, they know I dislike using my pitching wedge and will use my putter to get on to the green any chance I can.

What other activities are you involved in at school?

FFA, National Honor Society and tennis manager.

What is something you’ve learned in class this year?

Maybe not in class, but I have learned, overall, what you do every day reflects your future. The things you do now are how people might see you in the future. You have to watch how you act because it might reflect on you when you are older. And treat others how you want to be treated.

memories are unforgettable.

What is something you are proud you accomplished so far during the school year, and what is one of your goals the remainder of the year? Taking first at a track and field meet and keeping all of my activities and school work well balanced. My goals are keeping a 4.0 grade point average and placing at sections in hurdles.

What is one piece of advice you would give underclassmen to help them excel in academics or athletics? Set goals that will make you work for them but have fun doing it.

What are you thankful for today? My family, friends, coaches and teachers who have helped me grow throughout my life. What are three words that describe your personality?

termined, outgoing and caring.

What do you still hope to do in school before the school year ends? Make connections with classmates I may not have made connections with yet or talked to over the last year and have a positive ending to my high school career.

How do you try to make a difference at school? By being positive, helping others and giving advice when they are in a situation they need help with. Just trying to be there for somebody who needs help.

What teacher has impacted your education the most?

Mr. (Stefan) Rink has been my German teacher for four years, and now I have human relations class with him, and I am a teaching assistant for him. He has helped me become a super successful student.

What is your favorite restaurant and the meal you order? Oak Station Coffee & Cone in Freeport. I eat ice cream on a daily basis.

Albany 7, Foley 4

The Huskies spotted the Foley Falcons four runs in the first inning, but McLachlan and Holthaus pitched shutout innings the rest of the way in a 7-4 Granite Ridge Conference win May 9 at Albany Area High School in Albany. The showdown was cut short after five innings due to lightning, after which came pouring rain. It was the first game of a scheduled doubleheader. The second game was postponed. After Foley scored four in the top of the first, the Huskies came back to narrow it down to a one-run lead with three runs of their own.

Albany added two in the third and another two in the fourth.

Rieland’s two hits in three plate appearances were doubles. Getting a hit each were Pelzer, Lauren Nett and Schiffler. Rieland had three RBIs and Pelzer two.

McLachlan was the starting pitcher and went two innings, striking out five with no walks. Holthaus came in to pitch three frames and got the win.

Parents: Jason and Amy Scherping

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team

Parents: Carlton and Sheri Hennen

Accomplishment: Senior Hurdler on the Albany Area High School girls track and field team

PHOTOS BY MIKE KOSIK

Albany pitcher Callie Holthaus (left) snares a ball in foul territory for an out in the third inning against Foley May 9 at Albany Area High School in Albany. Also in on the play is catcher Audrey Rieland.

The Melrose Area High School boys golf team has a young squad, but they have experienced players.

They have usually had at least one golfer in the top 10 at conference competitions and recently had golfers in the top five at a conference meet.

The Dutchmen have a few more conference meets this year and will use them to tune up for sections.

The Melrose Area High School girls golf team has a good mix of experience and young enthusiasm.

They have held their own at contests and had golfers in the top five at conference meets. The team has regularly been in the middle of conference match standings, which was among the goals set this season. The Lady Dutchmen will soon be gearing up for sections.

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The 2023 Melrose Area High School boys golf team consists of Eddie Dickhaus (front, from left) Mick Hinnenkamp, Nolan Kerfeld and Kaleb Frieler; (middle, from left) Hudson Wirtjes, Zach Nelson and Blake Tomford; (back, from left) Jeremiah Wilwerding, Maverick Kulzer, head coach Pat Schad, Logan Schad and Ben McChesney.

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The 2023 Melrose Area High School girls golf team consists of Reese Tschida (front, from left), Eve Shaw, Kendra Worms and Autumn Austing; (middle, from left) Kyan Roering, Jena Van Beck, Aria Hammond, Izzie Van Beck and Camryn Roering; (back, from left) Avery Braegelmann, Aubrey Braegelmann, Emily Rieland, Annie Olberding, Alyssa Scherping, Maddi Kraemer, Hailey Hammond and coach Katie Meyer.