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May 12, 2016

Catching the big fish

Binsfeld enjoys the river challenge

It was a cold and rainy November day when Binsfeld Ànally set the hook, but before he could reel the Muskie in, Binsfeld’s line broke above the bobber.

“I was devastated,” said Binsfeld. “With a 20 inch sucker minnow and hook, I was convinced the Àsh would die from choking. I couldn’t even sleep. It was heartbreaking to think the Àsh would die.”

But it didn’t. Knowing his bobber was still attached, Binsfeld went out the very next morning.

“Amazingly, I found my bobber a half mile away from where I’d been Àshing. The Àsh was still on, so I snagged my line and pulled him up by hand. It was probably the craziest month of my life chasing that Àsh,” he said.

Growing up on Little Rock Lake, Binsfeld’s made

Àshing his livelihood and the lake, channel and Mississippi River his second home. “’How much do I Àsh?’”

Binsfeld chuckled when asked. “I probably Àsh three or four days a week and every other weekend. I Àsh more

by NATASHA BARBER than most people.”

STAFF WRITER He was introduced to Àshing at a young age from his RICE — If there’s one grandfathers and dad. When man making a splash in the he was around three years old, waters surrounding Rice, they started taking him offNoah Binsfeld is it. shore Àshing to a place called The owner of Get the Net the “wet hole.”

Guide Service and Tackle “That’s where I learned caught his biggest Àsh last how to Àsh. We always Àshed fall. for Northern [pike] with suck“The Muskie was close er minnows and bobbers,” to 50 pounds,” said Binsfeld.

Binsfeld said. “If Grandpa “One day he came up, chased Benno was heading to the rivmy lure and showed himself.” er, he’d stop, pick me up and Binsfeld continued going take me along. They wouldn’t back, chasing the sly Àsh for only teach me where to Àsh, about a month. Both his friend but why they Àshed those and he hooked the monster, spots.” but the Àsh always got away.

As Binsfeld grew older, his love for the sport grew with him. He expanded his Àshing to different bodies of water and began Àshing for more elusive catch. He used the information his elders taught him about Àshing and compared sites to build his knowledge. Binsfeld began guiding others for small mouth bass and Muskie nearly a decade ago in lakes such as Alexander and Shamineau, but something always drew him back to the mighty Mississippi.

“It has a special place in my heart. It’s where I learned how to Àsh,” he said. “The river is just different. You don’t have all the boat trafÀc, pontoons and Jet Skis like some populated lakes. I prefer the seclusion of the river.”

The more Binsfeld Àshed PHOTO SUBMITTED the river, the more he fell in Noah Binsfeld holds two sunÀsh he caught on the Mississippi love with its challenges and River. exploring its secrets. He de-

Repairs switch water supplies SAUK RAPIDS — The city of Sauk Rapids will be switching entirely to the chloramine water system beginning May 10 while maintenance and repairs are completed this spring.

Currently, the city has two water systems—one free of chlorine and the other chlo-

ramine. Most residents should not be impacted by the switching of water supply sources, but those with Àsh tanks or using home kidney dialysis units are advised to visit the city’s website www.ci.saukrapids.mn.us for further information and guidance. The switching of water supplies is

Davis convicted of sex-trafficking ST. CLOUD—A Sauk According to criminal Rapids man was sentenced complaint, undercover ofto 27 years in prison last Àcers met a woman through week for sex trafÀcking. Is- an escort ad last July who rael Davis was convicted on agreed to provide informaten counts of sex trafÀcking tion which led them to Dacharges in Stearns Coun- vis. Davis recruited women ty District and convinced Court. them to engage “We are in numerous acts pleased at of prostitution. the sentence He assaulted one pronounced woman on at least by the court one occasion and today and regularly provided commend the alcohol and drugs bravery of while taking the the women majority of the who testimoney made. Àed at trial,” This case said Stearns was the result of County Atan investigation Israel Davis torney Janelle conducted by the P. Kendall. “We are com- Central Minnesota Sex Trafmitted to working with law Àcking Task Force, the Cenenforcement to aggressively tral Minnesota Violent Ofprosecute those who prey fender Task Force, the Waite upon the vulnerable in our Park Police Department, the community for Ànancial Sartell Police Department, gain and hold them account- and the Saint Cloud Police able for their actions.”

Department.

expected to last approximately six weeks. The community will be notiÀed when supply systems are returned to normal.

For questions, please call the Sauk Rapids Utility Department at 30-258-5318.

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Noah Binsfeld (left) and his grandpa, Robert Jost, showcase their photo-worthy Muski. Binsfeld learned to Àsh from his grandpas and his dad on the banks of Little Rock Lake and the Mississippi River.

veloped his own lures speciÀcally for Àshing the river’s waters and now guides Mississippi tours north to Grand Rapids and south to Monticello.

“The river changes every year. Water levels are always different and the Àsh need to adjust to them. I can’t go out there opening day every year and expect the same thing I’d be able to on a lake. That’s what makes it fun,” the Àsherman said. “Some years the ice wipes out sand bars or bottoms. It’s constantly changing and the Àsh need to adjust before they can focus on eating.”

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are looking for a challenge more than anything. Many of the people Binsfeld guides, have Àshed Muskie over and over on the same lakes and rock piles. The river gives them a new contest because not only is the river changing, but the Muskie population within the Mississippi is low and completely catch and release.

Binsfeld said in order to become good at Àshing, it helps to keep a log book.

“You always have to learn. I keep records of everything from weather, barometer, temperature, water levels and more. If I’m having a

tough year, I can go back and adjust. If you keep track of what you’re doing, it will pay off in the long run,” Binsfeld said.

But Binsfeld also knows that Àshing isn’t always about science, it’s about having fun—something his grandpas and dad taught him.

“They always said it’s not a competition,” said Binsfeld.

“It was about having fun and enjoying the river. If you’re not having fun, you’re probably not going to catch Àsh.

The more you enjoy yourself, the better the day goes even if you don’t get them on your line.”

Four hurt from broadside crash RICE — Four people were injured as the result of a two-vehicle crash Sunday.

The accident happened shortly before 5 p.m. when a vehicle driven eastbound

by Scott Schumacher, 49 of

Detroit Lakes, failed to yield crossing Highway 10. His vehicle was struck broadside by another vehicle driven by Kelly Rajkowski, 41, of Sartell.

Schumacher and his pas-

senger, 18-year-old Sarah Schumacher, along with Rajkowksi and her passenger Susan Frank, 69, of St. Joseph all suffered non-lifethreatening injuries. Three other passengers were not

A Lucky Place

Stray cat inspires no-kill cat shelter

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Jan Hansmeier was on her way home from a friends’ house when she saw Lucky lying in the middle of the road.

“As I drove by, I saw the damage to his face and him trying to sit up as I looked in my rearview mirror,” Hansmeier said. “I swerved off to the side and went out to get him. That’s the beginning of the story.”

Once she picked Lucky up, Hansmeier knew she had to take him to the vet. The estimate for Lucky’s surgery was something Hansmeier and her husband, Gordon, had to think about.

“I told them I had to talk to my husband about the surgery and they said ‘well, he’s probably just a stray, so maybe he’s not worth it.’ That struck a chord and has stuck with me about everything,” Hansmeier said.

Rescuing Lucky in 2004 was just the Àrst step to his story. That same year, Lucky’s Place was incorporated and they bought their farm in 2006.

Lucky’s Place is a nokill cat shelter and shortly after buying the property, they started rescuing cats.

“No-kill cat shelters aren’t as common as people think, not as common as nokill dog shelters,” Hansmeier said. “We are the only no-kill shelter in this area.”

Hansmeier credits Lucky for starting the whole idea, but once the idea got going, Hansmeier knew it was worth continuing.

“We are doing this for the cats, because of the need. We cater to the least adoptable cats and take in referrals from other rescues, particularly for cats that are feline leukemia positive or FIV positive or have behavioral issues,” Hansmeier said. “We don’t euthanize for any reason.

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Jan Hansmeier recalls the day she rescued her cat, Lucky, from the roadway and how he fueled her passion of starting Lucky’s Place No-kill cat shelter.

These cats will have a home life and that shows through at here as long as they need it.”

Hansmeier Hansmeier respects all

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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

LOCAL NEWS

Another record-breaking year

Walk for Life brings in over $30,000

PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

Students, staff and community members walk a path at Pleasantview Elementary School in Sauk Rapids May 6 for the annual Walk for Life fundraiser. All three Sauk Rapids-Rice elementary schools and the middle school participated in Fridya’s events. morning following the allby NATASHA BARBER day Friday event. The school, STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice district Walk for Life fundraising event May 6 was a success yet again.

With temperatures reaching the high 80s, teachers, staff, students and community members put on their purple and gathered at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, Pleasantview and Rice Elementary Schools to show their support for those affected by cancer.

Rice Elementary donated $10,014.23 to the American Cancer Society Monday

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Hansmeier takes any cats into Lucky’s Place, regardless of their age, health or demeanor. These kittens are only a few weeks old and were born in the shelter.

the shelter. They take in any cat they can and if the cat is pregnant, the kittens are born, not aborted.

“It doesn’t matter if these cats aren’t perfect because no one is. I’m not perfect, so these cats shouldn’t be expected to be perfect. Their life matters as much as anyone else’s,” Hansmeier said.

Since Lucky’s Place started, over 1,000 cats have been through the shelter and anywhere from 150 to 200 cats are adopted each year. Cats anywhere from three days old to old age have been in the shelter.

“I remember having

three-day-old kittens and having to come out here every three hours to bottle feed them. That was exhausting,” Hansmeier said.

While Hansmeier and her husband run Lucky’s Place, she credits the volunteers with keeping it going.

“The volunteers are really the story of Lucky’s Place,” Hansmeier said. “We have about 25 volunteers who just continue to be compassionate and giving. I couldn’t do it without them, but we are always looking for more.

There’s always work to be done, cats to be played with and kittens to be held.”

Citizens urged to wear poppies

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Citizens of Sauk Rapids are urged to recognize the merits of the Buddy Poppy campaign.

Before the council meeting May 9, Mayor Brad Gunderson signed proclamations asking all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy on May 15-16 as silent evidence of gratitude to men and women who have risked their lives defending the freedoms of the United States.

The Buddy Poppy fundraising campaign is used exclusively for the beneÀt of disabled and needy veterans and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.

The purpose of dispersal is to “honor the dead by helping the living.” Members of both the Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 and VFW Post No. 6992 were in attendance to witness the

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which had extended their walk until 7 p.m. to involve more community members, surpassed its previous year’s record of $8,831.46 and by the time school let out teacher Nancy Davis announced to the students they had already raised over $9,000 dollars.

Mississippi Heights Elementary raised $6,573.55 and Pleasantview Elementary raised over $10,000. The Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School also participated raising Mariah Plemel (clockwise, from center), Kylie Larson, Mr. $3,973.71 for a district grand Novacinski and Gabriella Blissenbach stopped off the track total of about $30,561.49 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School May 6. The students are in third grade.

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Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 Auxiliary President Bev Grose (from left) and Commander Ken Johnstone, VFW Post No. 6992 Auxiliary President Karen Wolbeck and Commander Dave Benoit witness Mayor Brad Gunderson (center) sign the proclamations urging citizens to wear and support Buddy Poppies May 15-16.

signing of the proclamation.

In other council news: - Approved the CSAH 3 “Up the Hill” Improvement Project contingent upon approval by the state of Minnesota.

- Adopted a resolution approving temporary on-sale liquor licenses and temporary on-sale 3.2 beer license for the Benton County Agricultural Society to be used during the Benton County Fair August 2-7, 2016.

- Approved staff or council member attendance to the Economic Development Association of Minnesota summer conference.

- Approved revised change order No. 2 to the 2015 Benton Drive Improvement Project.

- Approved a $24,062.50 reduction in fees to Villages of Creekside for unforeseen costs regarding topsoil/Àll.

- Approved granting rightof-way access on the Second Street project.

- Approved Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. to prepare electrical drawings related to the underground power of the CSAH 3 project.

(Editor’s note: The following items were approved at the April 25 meeting.)

- Approved the hire of another full-time patrol ofÀcer by eliminating the current ability to hire a part-time community

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- Approved a joint powers agreement with St. Augusta for the 2016 seal coating and approved opening bids. This agreement is the same as 2015.

- Approved plans and speciÀcations for the Eighth Street N and Third Avenue N improvement project contingent upon the approval of state aid. Eighth Street N will be a 30-foot-wide curb and gutter street with no parking and a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side of the street. Third Ave N will be a 32-foot street with a 6-foot boulevard and 6-foot sidewalk on the west side of the street.

- Authorized hiring HMA architects to develop a Àeldhouse building project and general potential cost. According to city administrator Ross Olson, the current Àeldhouse plan presented to the council was developed through probono work by HMA up to two years ago and in order for any parties to move forward more accurate building layouts and costs need to be generated.

HMA was chosen because of prior work on the project, but the approval does not establish the Àrm as the projects architect if it is to move forward.

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- Adopted a resolution for an on-sale liquor license with Sunday liquor sales, brew-pub off-sale intoxicating liquor license, and seasonal outdoor sales for Urban Moose Brewing Co. contingent upon the required certiÀcate of liability insurance before sales.

-Approved a conditional use permit to allow Verizon Wireless to place a cellular tower atop the Sauk Rapids Fire Department and lease an equipment shelter space. The tower would extend only 12 feet higher than the already existing hose tower on the building. If the 25-year agreement is executed (without either party opting out) it could generate an estimate of $975,000 for the city.

- Approved and authorized an amusement permit for Carden International Circus, Inc to be held at the Benton County Fairgrounds June 20-21.

-Approved a donation of a batting tunnel to be placed at Mayhew Park Àeld 4 by the Sauk Rapids Youth Baseball organization.

- Authorized Xcel Energy’s statement of work request and authorized the Second Street undergrounding powerline project. Although not Ànalized, the cost of the project will be funded through surcharges to all Sauk-Rapids Xcel customers. The residen-

WATAB TOWNSHIP – The Watab Town Board approved the hiring of Tina Diedrich-Von Eschen as the new assessor for the township.

Supervisor Craig Gondeck opposed the hiring and contract signing. The board signed a Àve-year contract at the meeting.

In other township news:

Received an estimate of a little more than $50,000 for engineering of 95th St. and 85th St. in preparation of future projects.

The board is taking Courri and Rouppe into consideration as the possible township attorney. Clerk Pat Spence and Supervisor Gondeck are going to do some research on the rates and the Àrm.

The board signed a contract with Saldana Excavating for crack Àlling and holes have

already begun to be Àlled.

The board reviewed the Lake Andrew water management numbers and Supervisor Lloyd Erdmann stated they were on target. The board is concerned that the work on the water management and wastewater systems will be completed as Scott Jarnot stated. Jarnot has not had any lot sales within the last month, but had three sales pending at the time of the May town board meeting.

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Thursday, May 12, 6:30 — Candidacy application acceptance for Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Organization, Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Ave S, Sauk Rapids. Learn about the program and how you can receive $1,000 towards college. Open to all Junior and Senior girls in the Sauk Rapids-Rice district or residents of Sauk Rapids. For more information, please contact the Ambassador Organization at saukrapidscao@gmail.com

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Saturday, May 14 — Stamp Out Hunger. Leave nonperishable food items at your mailbox and your letter carrier will bring them to a local food shelf. For more information visit www.facebook.com/stampouthunger?ref=ts

May 5 was National Day of Prayer Gathering

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

RICE – For anyone who believes in God, they know how powerful a prayer can be.

The Rice area clergy and the Rice American Legion Post No. 473 recognize that, so on May 5, a National Day of Prayer event was held at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church.

Nearly 150 people enjoyed a free meal and time of reÁection, which included music by Gold Rush, a bluegrass band from the Brainerd Lakes area.

Clergy and community

members shared scripture readings and prayers for the community, from public safety to government and education.

“Isn’t prayer powerful?

It has certainly been touching my heart this evening as I’m sure it has with yours as well,” said Pastor Emil Williams of the Rice Community Church.

Ted Pfohl led the prayers for our economy and businesses, with a large focus on prosperity.

“This is a conversation we are all having with our Father. As God is responding to our prayers, take His voice into your hearts and act upon

that,” Pfohl said, leading the prayer.

Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, led a prayer for the schools.

“Father, there’s so much to pray for when we think about our children as they grow up. My prayer is that you will help parents and educators provide them with special nurture and loving acts which will help them discover their gifts, their talents and to help develop them for your glory,” Bittman said.

Todd Manske, who led the service in between speakers closed the evening by

thanking Thrivent Financial for their Ànancial support of the dinner and welcomed back Gold Rush for a few Ànal songs.

“It was nice to have some words with Our Lord, our Maker, our Taker, in a community setting,” Manske said.

The National Day of Prayer takes place on the Àrst Thursday of May with services and gatherings across the nation. It was signed into law

by President Harry S. Truman in 1952.

Next year’s gatherings will take place on Thursday, May 4, 2017.

African graduates commemorated

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids Government Center was Àlled with authentic African sounds and smells May 6, as 13 Saint Cloud State University graduates were celebrated by the African Coalition Network. The community room reached standing room only capacity with people traveling all the way from Africa to partake in the festivities.

Maty Conde, Teddy Pare, Leila Sow, Sybille Nsengiyumva, Donald HaÀng, Sie Ben, Farhiyo IdiÁe, Siyanda Mayekiso, Stephane Tchoutezo Koueda,

Fadumo Hassan, Samba Sacko, Henry Princeton Okpo and Adebowale Ojo were all congratulated for graduating from SCSU earlier that day.

The students who have traveled away from their various homelands such as Nigeria, Burkina Faso and South Africa were celebrated

by ACN members as well as others in the community including SCSU president Earl H. Potter III, Minnesota House Representative Tama Theis and St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis.

According to ACN cofounder Emmanuel Oppong, the celebration was held because many of the students

do not have family or others in close proximity to share the joy in their accomplishments.

ACN co-founder Isaac Owens said, “I studied and graduated in Germany, and I do not have a single picture from my graduation because I had no one to celebrate alongside. We want you to have that opportunity, so you can have a picture to show your children and grandchildren—I did graduate from college.”

Mohamed Soumah, also a co-founder said ACN is working to create a supportive community for international students. “We don’t provide the shelter, but we create the positive environment where

Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m.-noon — Creative dramatics workshop for children aged 3-12. Carol Moore will help children learn about using their bodies, voices and imagination to create a character and tell a familiar children’s story. Great River Regional Library, 251 4th Ave. N, Foley.

Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m. — “Blue Mass” to honor Àrst responders and other emergency personnel. St.. Mary’s Cathedral, 25 Eighth Ave. S, St.. Cloud. A light reception will follow. All are welcome to attend.

Friday, May 20, 4 p.m. — Retirement celebration for Rice Elementary teacher Tom Isaacson. O’Brien’s Pub, 10 East Main Street, Rice.

Friday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. — Concert and Silent Auction beneÀt for the Tri-County Humane Society. Sauk RapidsRice High School Media Center, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, May 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. — Community Fellowship Free Meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S, Sartell.

Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m. — SRRHS Class of 1986 High School Reunion. Molitor’s Quarry Grill & Bar, 425 35th St. they can succeed.”

The festivities included NE, Sauk Rapids. a handful of speakers in addition to a keynote address Thursday, May 26, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. — Sauk Rapids given by Metro Bus Execu- Chamber of Commerce. “Communication Challenges in tive Director Ryan Daniel. Today’s Culturally Diverse Workforce,” presentation by The The event featured dances and Bridge World Language Services. Sauk Rapids Government an authentic spread which in- Center, 250 Summit Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. cluded dishes speciÀc to each ones country including Somalian rice and goat.

The ACN’s mission is First Monday Hwy. 23 East. to celebrate the culture of St. Cloud Area Planning Commission, Africans and African Ameri- 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Parkinson’s Disease (PD) cans. They strive to civically Government Center.

Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., engage the community and Sauk Rapids Green St. Cloud Library, call provide strong support, ad- Committee, 5 p.m., Sauk Independent Lifestyles 320vocacy, meaningful ongoing Rapids Government Center. 529-9000.

Rice Senior Citizens Second Tuesday connections and mentorships P l e a s a n t v i e w between Africans and African Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumor’s.

Elementary PTA meeting, Americans within or new to First Tuesday p.m., Pleasantview Watab Township Board, 7 the community.

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7 p.m., Town Hall.

Minden Town Board, 8 Mayhew Lake Township Board, 8:45 p.m., Lawrence p.m., Minden Town Hall.

Sauk Rapids Fire Thell residence.

Housing and Department, 8 p.m., Fire Redevelopment Authority, Hall.

Rice Women of Today, 7 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids said. p.m., Rice Lions Building.

Development Center.

Since beginning her First Wednesday Second Wednesday reign last summer, she has Sauk Rapids VFW Post Recreation Board, 7:30 made 15 platform appear- p.m., 19 North Benton Drive. 6992, 8 p.m. ances and will continue to be First Thursday Sauk Rapids VFW Post Sauk Rapids American 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m. available for presentations Legion Post No. 254 and Second Thursday on grief.

Trinity Ladies Aid, Mrs. Minnesota Inter- Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran national Pageant showcases Rapids VFW. Sauk Rapids Jaycees, 7 Church. accomplishments of married Sauk Rapids Women of p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. women who play multiple Today, 5:30 p.m. Social time Great River Regional roles as wives, mothers, proCoin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 6 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. fessionals and community Miller Auto Marine Sports Third Monday members.

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SAUK RAPIDS — Sarah Schmidt, of Sauk Rapids, earned Àrst runner-up in the International pageant system Mrs. Minnesota April 30 competition.

Schmidt represented herself as Mrs. Benton County because of her ties to the Sauk Rapids, Foley and Rice communities. The wife of Joel Schmidt and mother of two sons, her platform “Open to Hope” focuses on Ànding hope and healing after loss. She is employed and sponsored by the Foley Funeral Home.

Along with Àrst runnerup, Schmidt received the Media Award, Pitch Book Award and tied for the Director’s Award.

“The Director’s Award is especially honoring because it is judged on how many apPHOTO SUBMITTED pearances you have made to Sarah Schmidt is congratulated by her husband, Joel, at the promote your platform,” she Mrs. Minnesota competition April 30. Schmidt placed as Àrst

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OPINION Letters to the Editor

Plastic waste can hurt the environment Tayshia Miller, MHES Àfth grade

I would like to inform you why we should not use plastic water bottles.

Americans use enough oil to make water bottles to power a million cars each year. We drink enough water bottles to circle the world Àve times in a week. Billions of pounds of plastic water bottles are dumped into our oceans. Eighty percent of plastic water bottles are dumped into landÀlls and sit for thousands of years, or they are burned releasing toxic pollution. Only 20 percent is recycled.

Also some plastic water bottle recycling is actually downcycling — turning them into lower quality products which are eventually thrown away. I think we should only drink at least 200 plastic water bottles in three to four weeks and when we do, we need to recycle.

Mia Rogholt, MHES Àfth grade

One way to stop plastic bag use is to use cloth or reusable bags. Plastic bags harm animals and the environment. Only 1-3 percent plastic is recycled. One million plastic bags are used around the world in one minute. Plastic causes 100,000 sea turtles and other sea animals to die each year because they mistake them for food. Target uses enough plastic bags to wrap around the world seven times. That’s a lot so use reusable bags and help the environment.

Jadeyn Stover, MHES Àfth grade

Why do we keep using plastic bags for only a few seconds?

Plastic bags damage this Earth.

When plastic bags are thrown away, they most likely go into landÀlls or oceans. When plastic bags go into the ocean, animals will eat the plastic and die because they can’t tell the difference between food and plastic. Animals will become extinct. Almost 100 million barrels of oil are used to make plastic bags. You know we can use oil for our cars. Plastic bags can choke or capture or even kill Àsh, birds and other animals. The United Nation’s environment program report estimates 46,000 pieces of plastic debris Áoats on or near the surface of every square mile.

When plastic is burned, it pollutes the air with black smoke.

Plastic bags Áy and get stuck on trees and other plants. Over a trillion plastic bags are used each year, then thrown away in a matter of seconds!

What’s the use of making more if we just throw the plastic away we are wasting oil to make plastic. What’s the point? Stop using plastic bags. It kills living things. Use reusable bags instead, get rid of the plastic.

Lillian Rogholt, MHES Àfth grade

Plastic bags are all over and they can hurt our environment.

They clog up drains, kills animals, and people just make those things worse! I think we should start cleaning up our garbage because of what is happening to our environment and wildlife.

People are our main cause of plastic pollution. We make it, sell it, use it and then just throw it away! We have to use the three Rs. They are reduce, reuse and recycle.

A lot of our plastic bags go into the ocean instead of a landÀll. It is hurting our animals! When they break down, they become toxic. It pollutes the water and more animals die. Some turtles think it is a jellyÀsh and eat it. It can kill them! And since plastic doesn’t break down fast; it is released into the water again. More and more animals eat it and more and more animals die. Soon, we won’t have any animals left.

We need to stop using so much plastic! It hurts our environment and animals. Soon, I bet landÀlls will be overÁowing with plastic and the ocean will be Àlled with it. We should clean up every day and save the Earth! Thank you for reading my article.

I hope I inspired you to reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Keegan Patterson, MHES Àfth grade

I have been doing a lot of research about plastic bags. I have learned a lot about what they do after they have been used, most of the time doing nothing good.

I learned that the number one man-made thing sailors see in our oceans are plastic bags. That’s bad, because animals think they are food, and many end up dying.

More than one million marine animals are killed every year from plastic bags. Marine animals are animals that live all or most of their life underwater. If you ever see a plastic bag or any kind of garbage in the wind, please pick it up. You could save an animal’s life, and think if a lot of people pick up plastic bags, a whole lot of animals will be saved. Approximately 6.4 million tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year. That’s a lot of tons, an average male elephant can weigh up to 7.5 tons. So please try and not use so many plastic bags.

Scientists estimate every square mile of the ocean holds approximately 46,000 pieces of plastic in it. I really like animals like Àsh and turtles and when I read about this it made me really sad. Next time you go to the store please bring your reusable bag and don’t use plastic bags. You could save a marine animals life.

I hope I changed your mind, at least just a little and that next time you go to the store, I hope you remember to bring a reusable bag. Thank you for reading my letter, I hope you learned a little more about how to keep the earth cleaner.

Belle Haddy, MHES Àfth grade

Plastic bags all over Sauk Rapids are hurting animals and I don’t like that.

My favorite animal is the turtle, so I am going to tell you what plastic is doing to this poor animal. Currently, it is estimated that there are 100 million tons of plastic in the oceans around the world. That hurts all living things in the world including turtles. Many turtles that have been killed by consuming garbage. Because it had plastic bags or Àshing line in their stomach.

A way to reduce bag usage is by bringing your own reusable bag to a store like Target and using it instead of a plastic bag.

Then tell all of your friends to use reusable bags. That can help the environment!

If you see a turtle (or any other animal) eating or wearing plastic, go help and be a life saver!

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Don’t touch

Let’s face it, whether it’s because of an orange watching other paying customers slip a few strips sherbet push-pop or just because they’re young, kids into their purses, my Àngers magnetized themselves have sticky Àngers. to a handful. I speciÀcally remember teal—a color Temptation can be brutal at a young age and it’s I’m still drawn to today. I stuffed them in my pocket up to us as parents to teach our children right from and felt satisÀed. wrong at that early age in order to help them avoid Now maybe most people wouldn’t consider consequences down the road. this stealing. After all the samples are there for the That’s exactly what my mom did when I didn’t taking, but I can tell you that argument didn’t hold up

by NATASHA BARBER with my mom. She was livid. Mom found those pretsteal from Menards.

It was a long time ago but if my memory serves ty palettes when washing my winter coat a few weeks me correctly, you’ll remember Menards happened to after the visit. I had forgotten about them within that be a big brown building near the now located Appletime, but the memory of their existence is clearly inbee’s in St. Cloud. grained still today.

My family loved Menards. It was before central Minnesota Mom didn’t come down to my level on her knees and explain had a Home Depot or a Wal-Mart and it was the next best thing calmly why taking the samples was wrong. She put the fear of to the man’s mall (Mills Fleet Farm.) Inside, was what I can only God in me right down to reminding me of that eighth commandguess as an effort to save retail space? It was a large loft with an ment. And thank God, she did. open-back staircase with the most fascinating home décor known She taught me invaluable lessons that day. Number one, not to me at the time—touch lamps. to steal. See, I didn’t need those paint samples, I hadn’t asked I can still see the glow of the showcased lighting Àxtures in and they certainly weren’t meant for me, a child, so taking them my mind, so I imagine these lamps kept my older brother and me was wrong—even if they were free. But she also taught me to be busy for quite some time. I would gaze at the bright bulbs and respectful of others’ property and to always trust my gut. Even decorated shades and follow the instructions provided on each though I may have seemed like an innocent child who didn’t one—touch me. This had to be a parents’ lifesaver. know any better, I did. I can remember making sure no one saw One day I wandered an aisle or two over to the paint samples me put the samples in my jacket pocket. Temptation overruled while my parents talked endlessly to an associate. Paint samples my small mind, but because of my mom’s swift and stern disapare like candy to a kid in a home store. The bright shades and pointment, I didn’t go down the sticky Ànger path again. Rather I colorful hues are like basking at a tangible rainbow. And after followed those rules and kept my hands to the touch-lamps.

District receives $618,000 grant

Youthprise recently awarded a three-year in Central Minnesota. In the face of a 40 percent grant totaling $618,000 to the Initiative Foundareduction in federal funding for youth workforce tion/Sauk Rapids-Rice School District to develop development, these Opportunity Reboot grants are and implement a collaborative model for secondgreatly needed to help reduce economic dispariary students who are disconnected from school ties in our state. and education, and thus, at risk of dropping out.

As superintendent and parent of children Partnering organization staff will work collabattending Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, I oratively with school staff to provide mentoring, am extremely proud of this grant, the many indiauthentic internship experiences, and career guidviduals who worked hard to make this possible, ance support. and the great things that will come from the adThis funding opportunity was made possible by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN ditional money and support. In Sauk Rapids-Rice, through a three-year $3 million Social Innovation Superintendent’s Corner we continue to solicit funds that will enhance proFund (SIF) grant to Youthprise for Opportunity gramming, reduce or eliminate the tax burden for Reboot. SIF is an initiative of the Corporation for residents, and to increase accessibility and opporNational and Community Service that is focused on improving tunity for all children. the lives of people in low-income communities throughout the Thank you for your engagement and support. Together, United States. The combination of mentoring, internships and we will continue to provide outstanding opportunities for all career guidance will open up new career pathways for youth children!

Becoming an nobody

I really like this phrase originated by John Muir. and criticism. This aided in my inclination to criHe is famous for living in and protecting Yosemite tique whatever I witnessed being done in churches National Park from developers and exploiters. But such as singing, events, speakers or even volunteerI believe he should be more famous for something ing. I wanted to quickly get involved with church else. There is something fascinating about this inchoir, women’s events and even volunteer counseldividual that lived from 1838-1914. John Muir was ing young, pregnant, unmarried women. My heart able to look at nature and clearly see God’s handiwas not in it for God’s glory but only, what could I work. He simply walked into Yosemite and knew, do well? When this happens, your sin will Ànd you

by MERCY out of all of the cathedrals he had ever seen, that out. There was much that God was going to show NYGAARD the natural cathedrals God made with stone and trees me before I could take on any of those roles. It is were far greater and more glorious to observe.

Life by Faith humbling, to say the least, when your sin is Áushed So, John Muir devoted the rest of his life to proout, but needed, in order for us to die to the right to tecting such places from man. He sought no glory for himself our self. but admired all of God's glory. We know him today because he When I accepted my role as a servant, wife and mom and stood up for what he believed in, and now we thank him for it expected absolutely nothing more for myself, I found unex-tree huggers, Pantheists and Christians alike. The only thing I plainable peace. When this became my focus, not to make my disagree with that John Muir may have felt, is any notion that name known or aim for center stage is when photo opportuniwe should worship the creation rather than the Creator. God ties came, speaking opportunities, and even writing opportuhas given us everything we could possibly need or desire in nities. It was no coincidence. It was not that it was just my this life, only so that it rolls back up into praise of Him. When time to receive any kind of success. It was and always has we do this, and dedicate all that we do for His glory and no one been, “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and else’s, then we are valuable tools to God. The bible is Àlled not to men,” Colossians 3:23. Then your service is a righteous with unknown nobodies being used for God’s glory. service and not a self seeking service. That’s when God uses Have you ever thought, “Why isn’t God using me and my unknown nobodies. And I am content to stay one. awesome talents?” I have. I grew up around a lot of critiquing

Twins need long look in the mirror

Twenty-three games into the 2016 season, the year.

Minnesota Twins are 14 games out of Àrst place.

However, not all the blame lies with the To call the Twins “disappointing” would not do front ofÀce. The worst thing that could have justice to the extreme lack of talent and discipline happened to this team last year was them radithis team has displayed on a nightly basis for the cally exceeding expectations. It is exceedingly past Àve weeks. The Twins have been swept in clear now that this team played over their heads six of the ten series they have played so far, and last summer. The Twins simply aren’t a good it’s time for the team’s decision makers to take a baseball team. The only regulars that look like good, long look in the mirror. major league caliber starters so far in 2016 are Over the past couple of weeks, the Twins Joe Mauer, Byung Ho Park, Miguel Sano and have tried to turn things around by making some Trevor Plouffe. Every single other opening day

by ANDY THAYER roster moves with the detritus at the bottom of SPORTS COLUMNIST starter has been awful. Kurt Suzuki is done. their major league roster. Because of this, Casey Eduardo Escobar has a .289 slugging percentFien is gone and players like Tommy Milone, Byage and played awful defense before getting inron Buxton, John Ryan Murphy are now playing Triple-A ball jured. Eddie Rosario has been abysmal – the dude has a .219 in upstate New York. Unsurprisingly, these minor moves did on base percentage and has been one of the worst players in not solve the major problems with this team. News Áash: the the major leagues so far this season. Brian Dozier is hitting primary issues with this team are not the “quadruple-A” play- .220 and has been in a funk since last year’s All-Star break. I ers on the bottom end of the major league roster. Systemic could go on and on – the pitching is brutal and the team boasts issues with the team’s roster building process and a lack of the worst ERA in the American League by almost a half run. production from the team’s veteran players are the real prob- Here’s a good stat to put the pitching futility in perspective: lems here. the team’s leader in wins is Kevin Jepsen, the team’s “closer,” Some of the Twins’ roster decisions this winter were baf- who has two wins and three blown saves. Áing at the time and look even worse now. The team had a The Twins need to have some perspective here. Take a poor bullpen in 2015, and did absolutely nothing to address deep breath and realize that developing young players like that issue in the offseason. Miguel Sano is not an outÀelder, Sano, Kepler, Buxton, Berrios, Duffey, Arcia and Polanco and playing him in right Àeld has been an abject disaster. By- should be the primary focus. They are the future of the team, ron Buxton was not ready to hit major league pitching, and not Eduardo Escobar, Kurt Suzuki, and Darin Mastroianni. anointing him the franchise savior and giving him the opening Yeah, the team might lose some games in the short term with day center Àeld job was clearly the wrong move for his devel- a focus on player development, but you’re not fooling the fans opment. Trading Aaron Hicks (who was a productive outÀeld- anymore, so don’t lie to yourself – the 2016 Twins are not a er down the stretch last year) for a marginal backup catcher in contender.

Murphy has cost this team at least a couple games already this

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Oehrlein named Coborn’s Driver of the Year ST. CLOUD — Coborn’s Distribution is pleased to announce Scott Oehrlein has been named their 2015 Driver of the Year.

The award is given annually to a driver who has been free of preventable accidents and injuries, mis-deliveries and DOT violations, all while going above and beyond their job description.

While Oehrlein, who lives in St. Cloud with his wife Mary, earned the award due to his efforts over the past year, he’s been a true asset to the company since signing on nearly a decade ago.

“Success is all about the details,” said Oehrlein, who lists his relationships with his co-workers as his favorite part of the job. “You need to stay alert, be safe, communicate issues and ask questions when necessary to provide good service.”

Throughout his career Oehrlein has exempliÀed what it means to drive for a private Áeet, making customer service a priority.

“I try to work closely with all the stores I go to, and the customers too for that matter. Even if I’m not on duty and I’m in a store, I try to help people if they’re trying to Ànd something.

It’s the right thing to do,” he said.

Oehrlein is also amongst the department leaders in cost-efÀciency,

Obituaries Ila M. Waseka Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Ila M. Waseka, 83, of Sauk Rapids who passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at County Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. Rev. Michael Wolfbauer ofÀciated and burial was at the parish cemetery.

Ila was born on Aug. 9, 1932, in Gilmanton, Wis., to Gustav Albert and Ella Lucille (Brotzman) Wenger.

She was united in marriage to Robert J. Waseka on April 27, 1953. Ila worked alongside her husband in their family owned businesses and was the bookkeeper. She thoroughly

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Nicholas “Butch” J. Sobieck

work needs to get done, and nobody else is going to do it for you. You need to try to put your best foot forward each and every day in order to stay relevant,” Oehrlein said.

When asked what he enjoys most about his job, he identiÀed the solid company culture and “great” atmosphere.

“I wish I would have applied here before I actually did,” he said. “It’s been a great experience and I’ve learned a lot. It’s the best job I’ve ever had.”

Funeral Service was 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Nicholas “Butch” J. Sobieck, age 81, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Wednesday at VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. Rev. Gerald Dalseth ofÀciated and burial will be at North Star Cemetery in St. Cloud at a later date.

Butch was born on December 6, 1934, to Frank and Marie (Trutwin) Sobieck in St. Cloud. He married Barbara England on May 27, 1967, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Butch served his country honorably in the United State Navy.

He worked as a Gasman for Suburban Propane in St.

Logistics Managers Clint Wenger (left) and Eric Eveslage present Scott Oehrlein (middle) with the 2015 Coborn’s Driver of the Year award. Oehrlein has worked for Coborn’s for nine years.

and is a responsible employee-owner with company equipment when it comes to things like excess idle time and fuel economy.

“I want to treat the equipment as if it were my own, because I know how expensive they are to operate,” Oehrlein said. “As an employee owner managing cost is important to me.”

Oehrlein broke into the industry working for his dad, and has always been around trucks. The family connection also helps explain his tremendous work ethic.

“Working for the family company taught me that the

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Ila M. Waseka

enjoyed working. Ila’s family was her everything and she loved them dearly. Some of her fondest memories were spending time together, being on the houseboat, camping and working together. She also

Nicholas “Butch” J. Sobieck

Cloud until his retirement in 1990. Butch was a lifetime member of the East Side St. Cloud VFW Post 4847 and the Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254. Butch enjoyed Àshing, hunting, garage sales, antiques and tending to his gardens. He was a sweet and

enjoyed early mornings and the Spring season.

Survivors include her children, Michael (Cheryl) of Sartell, John (Marla) of Sauk Rapids, Mary (Mike) Moran of Big Lake and Robin (John) May of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Jill, Molly, Erik, Alec, Garrett, Madison and Shaelyn; and great grandchildren Gavin and Ian. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob in 1993; and grandson Evan in 1994.

Memorials are preferred to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or the Poor Clare’s Monastery.

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

dedicated man who loved his family deeply.

Butch is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara of St. Cloud; daughter, Kim (Tom) Sobieck of St. Cloud; grandson, Tyler Sobieck of St. Cloud; siblings, Lorraine Wagner of St. Cloud, Bernie Wesenberg of Sauk Rapids; Mary Ann Vogel of St. Cloud, Patricia (Gene) Abraham of Sauk Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph and Edward; sisters, Josephine and Frances.

A special thank you to the staff at the VA Medical Center for all the loving care provided to Nick.

Obituary, guestbook and video tribute at: www. williamsdingmann.com

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

Letters to the Editor continued Ava Hollen, MHES Àfth grade

That is why enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the Earth Àve times. If we recycled the rest we could save a ton of landÀll space and oil.

I hope that if you go to the grocery store you use cloth or paper bags. Or if you can, please use a reusable water bottle.

For more information visit www.carahealth.com/health-conditions-a-to-z/reproductive-system/breast-cancer/228-the-dangerof-hburning-plastic.html and students.arch.utah.edu/courses/ Arch4011/recycling%20facts1.pdf. Please help Earth become a better place.

Mackenzie Felchle, MHES Àfth grade

Plastic hurts wildlife. There are more than 100 billion plasPlastic hurts the environment. It kills animals and Àlls up tic bags that could kill those poor animals. More than 100,000 landÀlls. Pretty soon we are going to run out of space. Then animals die each year because of plastic bags. what? Will our houses be built on piles of plastic and garbage?

There are many oceans that are full of plastic. Did you know Here are some facts I hope will make you try to use less plastic. there are more than 5.25 trillion plastic particles in the ocean?

- Roughly 100,000 marine animals die each year from plastic That is a lot of plastic in the oceans that will kill animals. Marine entanglement, and animals are becoming extinct because of it. animals eat plastic because they think it is food. Plastic kills one - One million sea birds die each year from either eating plastic million marine birds and more than 100,000 marine animals. I or becoming entangled. That’s sad! hope you can help the animals and use more eco-friendly bags.

- The energy we use making plastic could fuel 190,000 homes!

Maybe not so many people would be homeless. That makes me sad. If we weren’t so greedy, maybe more people would have homes!

- The No. 1 man-made product sailors see in the ocean is plastic NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE bags. If we stopped using so much plastic, the Earth would be PUBLIC NOTICE OF Minn. Stat. 580.025, 580.04 cleaner!

AUCTION I think we need to reduce the use of plastic. It hurts animals, Date: May 4, 2016 7. Legal description of the MN 56329.

(OfÀcial Publication) 15. The time allowed YOU ARE NOTIFIED that mortgaged premises: Lot 1 and the environment, and us! Don’t use plastic, save the earth!

Public Storage, Inc. default has occurred in the the Southeasterly 25 feet of Lot by law for redemption by PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or conditions of the following 2, Block 39, Wood, Russell Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s Jack Klein, MHES, Àfth grade Shurgad TRS, Inc. will and Gilman’s Addition to the personal representative or I am concerned about plastic items hurting our environ- described Mortgage: conduct 1. Date of Mortgage: City of Sauk Rapids, Benton assigns is 6 months after the ment. Many animals are dying, resources are being wasted, and Sales at Public Storage November 22, 2006 County, Minnesota. Being the date of the sale. located at chemicals are being let into the world.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) 2.

Mortgagors: Wyatt E. same property conveyed to Public Storage Plastic is ruining our environment because when it is burned Self-Storage, it lets off a toxic gas. The gas is so bad it causes cancer. So every Holmes and Kelley A. Holmes, Wyatt E. Holes and Kelley A, provides, “If the real estate is Sauk Rapids 25553, time you buy or throw away a plastic item you aren’t just hurting husband and wife, as joint Holmes, as joint tenants by an owner-occupied, singletenants Deed from Stuart J. Bailey and family dwelling, the notice 1111 Franklin Ave., the Earth, you are hurting humans too.

3. Mortgagee: Wells Fargo Alice G. Bailey, husband and must also specify the date on Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Americans recycle only 25 percent of the plastic produced. Financial Minnesota Inc. wife Recorded 09/08/2003 in or before which the mortgagor NOTICE OF SALE AND must vacate the property if the DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY 4. Recording Information: Document No. 305061.

Recorded on 12/22/2006 as 8. The physical street mortgage is not reinstated under Notice is hereby given Document Number 344664 address, city, and zip code of section 580.30 or the property that the undersigned will sell redeemed under section in the OfÀ ce of the County the mortgaged premises: 801 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Recorder of Benton County, 5th Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 580.23.” If this statute applies, at public auction on Friday, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Minnesota. the time to vacate the property May 27, 2016, personal prop56379 Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on May 26th, 5.

Assignments of 9. The person holding the is 11:59 p.m. on January 13, erty including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools 2016 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Mortgage: Assigned to Mortgage: is not a transaction 2017.

Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Mortgage Electronic agent, as deÀned by Minn. THE TIME ALLOWED BY and/or other household items Commission will hear the following: Registration Systems, Inc., Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name LAW FOR REDEMPTION at 9:30 a.m. The name of the 1. 7:00 p.m. Cory and Kim Dahler requesting a conditional its successors and assigns by of the residential mortgage BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE person(s) whose personal use permit for a livestock waste storage facility in the Agricultural written assignment recorded servicer and the lender or MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL property is to be sold is as folDistrict. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.23, 9.14.2B and 11.6. The on 04/23/2007, as Document broker, as deÀned in Minn. Stat. R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S lows 2115 Hastings, Paula affected property is described as follows: NE1/4 NW1/4, Section Number A347688, in the 58.02 is: Partners for Payment OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE 3118 Lloyd, Matt 19, Granite Ledge Township.

REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS recording ofÀce stated in Relief DE IV, LLC 3209 Miller, Jesicah 2. 7:10 p.m. Public hearing to consider Ordinance #455 to paragraph 4. Assigned to U.S. 10. The name of the IF A JUDICIAL ORDER 4101 Henning, Michael amend the Benton County Development Code (Ordinance #185) Bank National Association, as mortgage originator, as deÀned IS ENTERED UNDER 4111 Newport, Jason as follows: Add to Section 3 deÀnitions relating to Solar Energy Trustee, successor in Interest in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is: Wells MINNESOTA STATUTES, 4309 Udermann, Mathew Systems and adding Section 9.19, Solar Energy Systems. (A full to Bank of America National Fargo Financial Minnesota Inc. SECTION 582.032, 4402 Wilcox, Lisa printed copy of the proposed amendment is available for review Association, AMONG 11. The requisites of DETERMINING, as Trustee, R-19-2B during regular ofÀce hours at the ofÀce of the Department of successor by merger to LaSalle Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been OTHER THINGS, THAT THE Development.)

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3. 7:20 p.m. Gerald and Judith Roering requesting a Trustee for Home Loan 12. The original principal ARE IMPROVED WITH A conditional use permit to use an alternative Áood elevation Trust, Home Loan-Backed amount secured by the RESIDENTIAL DWELLING method in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections Notes, Series 2007-HI1 at Mortgage was $37,771.06 OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, 5.2.2, 5.3.1 and 5.4 of Ordinance #196, Flood Plain Management c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, NOT PROPERTY 13. At the date of this ARE Ordinance and Section 11.6 of Ordinance 185, Benton County LLC by written assignment notice the amount due on the USED IN AGRICULTURAL Development Code. The affected property is described as recorded on 09/14/2014, as Mortgage, including taxes, if PRODUCTION, AND ARE follows: Part of Gov’t Lot 2, Section 34, East Langola Township. Document Number 411720, any, paid by the holder of the ABANDONED. ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above in the recording ofÀce stated mortgage, is: $51,577.82 Name of Mortgagee or Residential Heating will be heard at this meeting.

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DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2016 8th Street North and 3rd Avenue North Improvements Sauk Rapids, Minnesota SAP 191-108-001 SEH No. SAUKR 134373 Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City Administrator until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2016, at City Hall located at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2016 8th Street North and 3rd Avenue North Improvements. Major quantities for the Work include: 2,700 LIN FT Remove Water Main 2,300 LIN FT Remove Storm Sewer 4,200 LIN FT Remove Curb and Gutter 10,200 SQ YD Remove Bituminous Pavement 6,000 CU YD Common Excavation 2,400 CU YD Aggregate Base, Class 6 2,200 TON Bituminous 2,700 LIN FT 12- to 36-Inch RCP Storm Sewer 2,300 LIN FT Sanitary Sewer Main 2,600 LIN FT DI Water Main 11,500 SQ FT Concrete Walk 4,600 LIN FT Concrete Curb and Gutter 200 SQ FT Sign Panels 0.8 ACRE Seeding 5,200 LIN FT Striping Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated April 25, 2016.

The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing OfÀce of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. located at 1200 25th Avenue South, P.O. Box 1717, St. Cloud, MN 56302-1717, 320.229.4300.

The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http:// www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page.

Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the PROJECT BID INFORMATION link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 4484322 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com.

Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $100.

Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase Bidding Documents as noted above.

Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security may be retained until the contract has been awarded and executed, but not longer than 60 calendar days from the date of opening bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 60 calendar days after the bid opening.

A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or ofÀcer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3.

This Work shall be subject to minimum wages and labor standards in accordance with State of Minnesota.

Bids shall be directed to the City Administrator, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR 2016 8TH STREET NORTH AND 3RD AVENUE NORTH IMPROVEMENTS, SAUK RAPIDS, MN, SAP 191-108-001, SAUKR 134373.”

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner.

Ross Olson City Administrator Sauk Rapids, MN R-19-2B FIRST HALF REAL ESTATE TAXES DUE May 16 Real Estate Taxes for the Àrst half of 2016, including agricultural and personal property, are due on or before Monday, May 16, 2016.

Karri Thorsten Benton County Auditor-Treasurer R-19-1B CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Beau’s Tree Service.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 11000 Hwy. 10 NW, Lot 49, Rice, MN 56367 (3) The name and registered street address of the entity conducting business under the above Assumed Name is: Beau Pearcy, 11000 Hwy. 10 NW, Lot 49, Rice, MN 56367.

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

Beau Pearcy, Owner/Operator 04/03/2016

LOCAL NEWS Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, April 25 0019 hrs – Àres on the 1000 block of Summit Ave N 0934 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1040 hrs – juvenile problem on the 300 block of 3rd Ave S 1041 hrs – informational 1311 hrs – trafÀc accident on 6th Ave N 1336 hrs – drugs – paraphernalia on the 900 block of 1st St S 1413 hrs – alarm 1417 hrs – theft on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1444 hrs – suspicious activity on 2nd Ave N 1814 hrs – unwanted 1844 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1300 block of 15th St NE 1913 hrs – burglary on the 300 block of 3rd Ave N 2044 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 2105 hrs – civil problem on the 700 block of Broadway Ave S 1 human services report Tuesday, April 26 0200 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of River Ave S 0220 hrs – narcotics on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 0243 hrs – disturbance/noise complaint 1000 block 6th Ave N 0454 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of Oak Crest Ct 0828 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block of Oak Dr 0915 hrs – trafÀc accident on the 100 block of 2nd Ave N 1003 hrs – disorderly conduct on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1009 hrs – assist public 1223 hrs – assist public 1235 hrs – suspicious activity on Industrial Blvd and 15th St NE 1530 hrs – suspicious activity on 7th Ave N 1834 hrs – suicidal person on the 100 block of 1st St S 1911 hrs – juvenile problem on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1950 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of 3rd Ave N 2028 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 2120 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 2nd Ave N 5 human services reports Wednesday, April 27 0348 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of 5th Ave N 0447 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 1017 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1145 hrs – juvenile problem on the 700 block of 12th St N 1302 hrs – ordinance violation 1325 hrs – assist other agency 1502 hrs – theft on Skyview Dr 1642 hrs – domestic assault on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave S 1740 hrs – warrant on the 400 block of 4th Ave N 1817 hrs – juvenile problem on the 1100 block of Hillside Dr 1852 hrs – theft on Benton Dr N 1859 hrs – theft on the 900 block of 2nd Ave S 2035 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of 13th St N 2057 hrs – assist public 2150 hrs – assist public 2208 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of 4th St N 2301 hrs – informational CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME AMENDMENT Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Stoltman Insurance and Investments.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 40 E Main Str., PO Box 239, Rice, MN 56367-0239,USA (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: Robert Stoltman, 1783 35th Str. NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 and Stoltman Inc., 40 East Main Str., PO Box 81, Rice, MN 56367-0081.

(4) This certiÀcate is an amendment of CertiÀcate of Assumed Name File Number: 4413749-2. Originally Àled on 08/16/2011, under the name N/A. (5) I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Robert Stoltman 10/28/15 R-19-2P CITY OF RICE MINNESOTA An Ordinance Granting Northern States Power Company, dba Xcel Energy, a Minnesota Corporation, its Successors and Assigns, permission to erect a gas distribution system for the purposes of constructing, operating, repairing and maintaining in the City of Rice, Minnesota, the necessary gas pipes, mains and appurtenances for the transmission or distribution of gas to the City and its inhabitants and others and transmitting gas into and through the City and the use the public grounds and public ways of the City for such purposes.

The City Council of the City of Rice has adopted Ordinance Number 2016-03 granting Northern States Power Company permission to erect a gas distributing system in the City. The full text of the ordinance is available for inspection at the Rice City Hall.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: April 14, 2016 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated August 15, 2012, executed

by Anthony J. Murphy and Amy Murphy, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Liberty Bank Minnesota, successor in interest to Liberty Savings Bank, fsb, as Mortgagee, and Àled for record August 20, 2012, as Document No. 390692, in the OfÀce of the County Recorder of Benton County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land.

2. The Mortgage has not been assigned.

3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $156,000.00.

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

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

6. At the date of this Notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $126,720.93.

7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land located in Benton County, Minnesota, described as follows: LOT 4, BLOCK 3, OAKRIDGE 2ND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT AND SURVEY THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN AND FOR BENTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA will be sold by the County Sheriff of Benton County, Minnesota, at public auction on June 8, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, located at 581 Highway 23, Foley, Minnesota.

8. To the best of Mortgagee’s information, the property being foreclosed has a property address of 305 Scott Drive, Sartell, Minnesota 56377, and has tax parcel identiÀcation number

18.00290.00.

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

10. The property must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on December 8, 2016, provided the Mortgagors have not reinstated the Mortgage under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.30 or redeemed the property under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.23. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

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THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAGORS’ PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE

MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB Benjamin B. Bohnsack (#319399) Rinke Noonan Suite 300 US Bank Plaza 1015 W. St. Germain St. P.O. Box 1497 St. Cloud, MN 56302 (320) 251-6700 (320) 656-3500 fax Our File No. 22118-0176 Bbohnsack@RinkeNoonan. com Attorneys for Mortgagee R-16-6B

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

Thursday, April 28 0048 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 0049 hrs – assist public 0201 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0947 hrs – gun permit purchase 0947 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1017 hrs – records check 1056 hrs – animal complaint on the 900 block of 3rd Ave N 1109 hrs – informational 1115 hrs – informational 1400 hrs – ordinance violation 1415 hrs – warrant on the 300 block of 13th St N 1610 hrs – trafÀc arrest 1631 hrs – trespassing on the 300 block of 11th St S 1723 hrs – harassing or threatening phone calls on the 1200 block of 1st Ave N 1745 hrs – suspicious activity on 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1856 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 2152 hrs – disturbance on the 300 block of Division St 2155 hrs – suspicious activity 2156 hrs – domestic dispute on the 1200 block of 1st Ave N 2302 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 2307 hrs – domestic assault on the 1200 block of 2nd St N 1 trafÀc stop – verbal warning issued Friday, April 29 0201 hrs – informational 0830 hrs – welfare check on the 100 block of 6th Ave N 0918 hrs – juvenile problem on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 0945 hrs – alarm 0957 hrs – dispute on the 1200 block of 1st Ave N 1235 hrs – suicidal person on 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1321 hrs – assist other agency 1446 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 3rd Ave S 1856 hrs – domestic assault on the 100 block of 15th Ct 2302 hrs – assault on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 7 trafÀc stops – 2 citations and 5 verbal warnings issued Saturday, April 30 0135 hrs – assist public 0148 hrs – sick/alcohol cared for on the 200 block of 13th St N 0200 hrs – Àght on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 1100 hrs – parking complaint on the 1100 block of 9th Ave N 1300 hrs – assist other agency 1338 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1540 hrs – welfare check 1553 hrs – theft on the 500 block of 7th St N 1640 hrs – theft on the 500 block of 3rd St S 1654 hrs – found property on 2nd St N and 4th Ave N 1912 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 2131 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of 4th St S 2232 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 2312 hrs – suspicious activity on 35th St NE and 34th St NE 5 trafÀc stops – 1 written warning and 4 verbal warnings issued Sunday, May 1 0019 hrs – unwanted 0126 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0205 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 0238 hrs – suspicious activity on 11th St N and 4 ½ Ave N 0337 hrs – trafÀc arrest 0703 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1100 hrs – burglary on the 1100 block of Franklin Ave S 1221 hrs – hit and run on the 100 block of 1st St S 1229 hrs – assist other agency 1739 hrs – medical/ambulance assist 1832 hrs – trafÀc/driving complaint 1951 hrs – civil problem on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 3 trafÀc stops – verbal warnings issued

Rice Police Department Activity Monday, April 25 0848 hrs – trafÀc stop 1955 hrs – attempted burglary on 400 block of Division St S 2036 hrs – medical assist 2110 hrs – open door on the 300 block of Division St S 2323 hrs – driving complaint Tuesday, April 26 0826 hrs – city ordinance complaint/violation Wednesday, April 27 1358 hrs – assist person 1438 hrs – assist other agency 1709 hrs – motorist assist 2030 hrs – assist person Thursday, April 28 0009 hrs – driving complaint 1502 hrs – alarm 1600 hrs – driving complaint Friday, April 29 1124 hrs – domestic violence on the 300 block of 3rd St SE 1518 hrs – driving complaint 1627 hrs – burglary alarm on the 400 block of Main St E 1808 hrs – trafÀc stop 1818 hrs – DUI ATV on the 12500 block of Fromlet Loop Saturday, April 30 0913 hrs – special event on the 11200 block of River Rd NE 1006 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block of 108th St NW 2005 hrs – trafÀc stop 2023 hrs – trafÀc stop 2129 hrs – trafÀc stop Sunday, May 1 0115 hrs – child abuse neglect on the 600 block of 7th Ave SW 2146 hrs – dumping on 7th St SW and 7th Ave SW 2237 hrs – driving complaint

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The Public Hearing will comply with the City’s Phase II Storm Water Permit (#MNR040000) and be held at the City Hall in conjunction with the regular City Council meeting. City Staff will make a short presentation on the past year’s accomplishments.

Interested persons may review the SWPPP and proposed ordinance revisions at the Public Works, 360 Summit Avenue North and make oral or submit written comments during the Public Hearing. Inquiries should be directed to Pete Eckhoff, Director of Public Works, at 360 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, 56379 or by calling 320-258-5319 during normal working hours.

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Pulse on People GSDC announces award recipients ST. CLOUD – Kathy Gaalswyk and Dave Gruenes were honored with awards at the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC) annual meeting April 28. The Community Catalyst Award and the Leadership Award recognize organizations and individuals who have been a source of inspiration, leadership and support in advancing the mission of the GSDC. Kathy Gaalswyk, president of the Initiative Foundation, accepted the GSDC Community Catalyst Award on behalf of the foundation.

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Dave Gruenes, chief executive ofÀcer of Stearns Electric Association accepted this award.

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Munzer of St. Cloud, longtime volunteer for Catholic Charities, has been named Woman of the Year by the Kappa Master Chapter of

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER Beta Sigma Phi. She was honored at the area’s Founder’s Day celebration at CoyThe Sauk Rapids Cyote Moon on April 28. clones baseball team is preStarted in 1931, Beta paring to take the mound for Sigma Phi is an internation- their Àrst game on May 15 in al organization for woman that focuses on local and national philanthropic, cultural and social activities. There are three chapters in the St. Cloud area.

Five earn degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato MANKATO — Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,371 degrees at the end of the spring 2016 semester, with approximately 1,500 students participating in graduation on May 7. Among them from Sauk Rapids were Parker Carlin (BS, Computer and Information Technology,) Kelsey McMahon (BS, Mass Communications,) Haylee Neuhaus (MS, Communication Disorders,) Jake Stenseng (BS, Automotive Engineering Technology,) and Felipe Villalaz (BS, Management.)

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Rogers, bringing several newcomers with them.

This year’s team includes many graduating seniors, including Eric Burski, Matt Johnson, Lucas Bentrud and Zach Fuecker, as well as Casey Lynch and Jeremy Thorson, both 2015 graduates of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

They join top returning players Mat Meyer, Tyler Long, Tyler Bjork, Tom Wippler, Paul Schlangen, Andy Thayer and David Kroger, as well as many others on the team.

“We did lose two of our

veteran players after last season – Andy and Kyle Henkemeyer. They both live in the Twin Cities and are going to be playing down there,” said head coach Dan Lynch. “They will be hard to replace.”

While the team has not even practiced together yet, Lynch is certain of the team’s strengths early on, as well as what area need work and his goals for the season.

“We are really strong in our pitching depth and our defense,” Lynch said. “The three main areas for improvement are getting on base more, having timely hitting and then having one or two top pitchers that we can use when we go up against the tougher teams.”

His goals for the sea-

son are right in line with the strengths and improvements.

He wants to see the team have a winning record and Ànish in the top two in regions, which would qualify them for the Class B state tournament. He also wants to see the team consistently improve over the course of the summer.

When Lynch was booking games for the season, he focused on going up against some tough teams, such as Cold Spring and St. Cloud.

“It’ll be a good way to challenge the guys and see what they can do,” Lynch said.

The Cyclones have their Àrst game in Rogers on Sunday and will continue to play through June and July.

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Hanson homers twice against Warriors

Benton County Marriage Applications Beta Sigma Phi Chapter James John Rasmussen and Name Woman of the Year Casaundra Lee Janiak, both by DAVID T. HOESCHEN STAFF WRITER St. Cloud — Idella of Foley.

The Storm exploded on offense on May 3 at Bob Cross Field, but took a loss against the Brainerd Warriors to prevent Buffalo from tak- by a margin of 11-8.

by ANNA SALDANA Sauk Rapids-Rice started STAFF WRITER ing the win. Jordan Roller scoring early in the Àrst inscored Àve goals, along with ning when Zach Fuecker The boys Storm’n Sa- Cole Nelson, Tron Trondson scored after stealing second bres lacrosse team had a and GrifÀn Trondson each and reached home on an error 13-5 loss against Rogers scoring a goal.

May 5, but scored a conferThey are moving for- by the Warriors’ center Àelder. ence win over Buffalo two ward to matches against St. Lucas Bentrud hit a single to days earlier, winning 9-7.

Cloud Tech and Delano this center that scored Matt Johnson, and Bjorn Hanson scored Noah Swenson had a week. on a sacriÀce Áy by Brady whopping 23 saves as goalie Posch.

The Storm would not score again until the third in-

Swenson prevents Buffalo win

ning when Hanson and Bentrud each hit solo homeruns, giving SRR a four-run lead.

The Warriors came back in the fourth inning, adding eight runs, but the Storm answered back with three runs in the fourth with a Fuecker single, scoring Ethan Bengtson; a Johnson single that scored Cordell Lazer, and a Hanson sacriÀce Áy to score Fuecker.

The Storm stayed scoreless for the remainder of the game.

R H E BR 11 14 1 SR 8 11 3 BR 0-1-0-8-0-1-1 SR 3-0-2-3-0-0-0

Johnson. Posch would make solid contact with the ball to score Bentrud from third.

The short rally in the third would be the Storm’s last runs of the game.

R H E SR 3 6 2 BR 7 9 0 SR 0-0-0-3-0-0-0 Brainerd 7, Sauk Rapids- BR 0-1-0-3-0-3-X Rice 3 The Storm played a douSR-R: Bentrud – 1 R; ble header against the War- Hanson – 2 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 riors, losing the second game R; Johnson – 1 R 7-3.

Posch – 1 Sac; Cordell Sauk Rapids-Rice was Lazer – 5.2 IP, 8 H, 2 BB, 3 K, held scoreless until the top 7 R, 3 ER; Bentrud – 0.1 IP, 1 of the fourth, when Hanson H, 1 BB hit a homerun, his second of the night, scoring himself and SR-R: Bentrud,- 3 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI; Bengtson – 1 H, 1 R; Fuecker – 2 H, 2 R, 1 RBI; Hanson – 1 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI; Johnson- 2 H, 1 R, 1 RBI; Posch – 1 H, 1 RBI; Noah Klinefelter – 4 IP, 12 H, 2 BB, 5 K, 9 R, 7 ER; Alex Zika – 3 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K, 2 R, 2 ER

Donovan, Colgan come close against Alexandria Golf team cards 370 in Willmar

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Gage Donovan and Ben Colgan came close to winning their tennis matches against Alexandria on May 3, but fell short after a 2-6, 5-7 Àght.

The Storm’n Eagles took on four different teams last week: Sartell on May 6, St. Cloud Tech on May 5 and Willmar and Alexandria May 3. The team lost all of their matches. Their next match will be May 12 against Fergus Falls.

Sartell 7, Storm’n Eagles 0 Lain lost 1-6, 0-6 in No. 2 singles. In No. 2 doubles, Donovan and Colgan lost 2-6, 2-6. Neubauer and Nick Reichert lost 1-6, 1-6 in No. 3 doubles. Grau-Firkus and Studenski lost 0-8.

Alexandria 7, Storm’n Eagles 0 Lain lost 2-6, 2-6 in

No. 2 singles. Donovan and Colgan lost 2-6, 5-7 in No. 2 doubles. Neubauer and Wil Eckhoff lost 1-6, 2-6 in No. 3 doubles.

Willmar 6, Storm’n Eagles 1 McKinley Lain lost in No. 2 singles 0-6, 0-6. Donovan and Nick Duncinson lost 0-6, 1-6 in No. 2 doubles, Michael Neubauer and Tyler Tran lost 0-6, 0-6 in No. 3 doubles.

Cooper Grau-Firkus and Creed Studenski lost 0-6, 0-6.

St. Cloud Tech 7, Storm’n Eagles 0 Lengthy and competitive matches occurred on No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, but resulted in losses. Lain lost 0-6, 0-6 in No. 2 singles.

Neubauer lost 0-6, 0-6 in No. 4 singles. Donovan and Colgan lost 3-6, 2-6 in No. 2 doubles. Grau-Firkus and Studenski lost 0-6, 0-6.

Storm ranks third

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Koenig tops team

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Despite the 12-9 loss against Becker May 5, the Storm’n Sabres girls lacrosse team had some strong performances and great scores.

Summer Koenig led the team in successful scoring with three goals and Lauren Lindmeier scored two goals.

Goalie Diana Deuel had 10 saves during the game.

The Storm boys golf team took part in four meets throughout the last week, continuing to lower personal and team scores.

The team score was reduced to 379 when the team competed at the Preserve Golf Course in Brainerd May 9. Guzek scored 89, Hoops scored 94, Kobluk scored 95, Christensen scored 101, Steffes scored 106 and Kawlewski scored 109.

They traveled to Greystone Golf Club in Sauk Centre May 6 for the pre-section meet, where they scored a 381 as a team.

Guzek scored 90, Hoops scored 91, Christensen scored 99, Kobluk scored 101, Steffes scored 105 and

Kremers scored 109.

The meet at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Willmar on May 5 gave the team some success as they placed seventh, their highest to date, with 370 points. Guzek scored 75 and tied for Àrst place with a Brainerd golfer. Hoops scored 91, Christensen scored 97, Kremers scored 107, Grayson Kobluk scored 113 and Noah Steffes scored 113.

The team was at Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell on May 2 where they had a team score of 378. Nick Guzek scored 80, Chase Hoops scored 93, Austin Kremers scored 99, Chase Christensen scored 106, Ryan Kawlewski scored 120 and Zach Lewis scored 130.

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Girls golf improves

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm girls golf team continues to improve their scores with each meet.

They competed at Pebble Lake Golf Club in Fergus Falls May 5 and improved their team score to 411, but came in ninth place.

Dorholt scored 93, Holmvig scored 101, Walz scored 106, Ploeger scored

111, Chapman scored 113 and Jenna Bukowski scored 129.

At Madden’s on Gull in Brainerd May 3, the team came in seventh with 415 points.

Danielle Holmvig scored 98, Dakotah Dorholt scored 102, Krissy Ploeger score 104, Ally Walz scored 111 and Allie Chapman scored 114.

Chase Hoops putts his ball near the hole during the May 6 pre-section meet in Sauk Centre.

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The 2016 Sauk RapidsRice spring clay target league is two weeks into competition and rank third in Class 4A, Conference 3.

The team scored 4,097.5 points in its Àrst competition the week of April 24 and improved by 31, pulling in a 4128 last week for a total score of 8,225.5 compared to

top ranked conference competitor Apple Valley High School who scored 12,987.5.

Kyle Nodo has landed a spot within the Top 25 by Conference standings with his average of 22.25. In the female ranks, Nikki Mohs and Kristen Petron claimed ranks with a 15.25 average and Katrina Skaggs an 11.25.

Kaden Cahill is the only Storm shooter to claim a “25-straight” patch thus far.

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SPORTS

Top Àve Ànishes common among team

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The track team saw success among their 13-team Mega Meet on May 7. Several members of the team placed in the top Àve among their toughest competitors.

The boys 4 x 400 and 4 x 800 meter relay teams both placed third, as well as the girls 4 x 800 meter relay team placing fourth. Paige Sunstrom Ànished second in the 3,200 meter run, Kristen Pe-

tron placed fourth in the 400 meter dash, Julia Severson placed fourth in the 800 meter run, Stephen Erickson placed fourth in the boys pole vault and Jared Timm placed fourth in the boys triple jump.

The girls team placed seventh among the 13 teams with 59 points and the boys placed ninth with 29.25 points.

Results from the meet: Girls 4 x 800 M relay: 4th 10:43.17.

Boys 4 x 800 M relay: 3rd 8:59.59.

Girls 100 M hurdles: 8th Anna Hasbrouck 17.41; 16th Mikayla Zaske 18.04; 31st Isabella Molesky

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Jordan Newbanks focuses on making it over the bar during his pole event at the May 7 Mega Meet.

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Boys 110 M hurdles: 18th Spencer Weber 19.07; 25th Andrew Syvertson 21.01; 26th Richard Carriveau 21.51.

Girls 100 M dash: 11th Anna Scapanski 13.44; 12th Matraca Conarro 13.56; 27th Kjerstin Haeny 14.63.

Boys 100 M dash: 25th Mitchel Peterson 12.11; 27th Marcus Santillana 12.25; 28th Michael Marlin 12.31.

Girls 4 x 200 M relay: 7th 1:57.06.

Boys 4 x 200 M relay: 8th 1:42.16.

Girls 1600 M run: 7th Sunstrom 5:41.47; 18th Severson 5:59.72.

Boys 1,600 M run: 6th Ian Galligan 4:46.03; 15th Sam Ringger 4:59.04; 22nd Dakotah Johnson 5:18.68.

Girls 4 x 100 M relay: 8th 55.54.

Boys 4 x 100 M relay: 9th 49.34.

Girls 400 M dash: 4th Petron 1:04.27; 11th Tessa Fernholz 1:07.42; 13th Bailey Roscoe 1:07.54.

Boys 400 M dash: 23rd Chainagubo Balo 59.10; 24th Tyler Och 59.70.

Girls 300 M hurdles: 10th Hasbrouck 52.40; 11th Zaske 53.09; 26th Olivia Krepp 59.06.

Boys 300 M hurdles: 22nd S. Weber 49.36; 23rd Santillana 50.23; 25th Carriveau 51.94.

Girls 800 M run: 4th Severson 2:35.14; 8th Jocelyn Thorson 2:37.52.

Boys 800 M run: 9th Logan Leavey 2:11.42; 12th Balo 2:13.21; 22nd Alex Torvik 2:23.50.

Girls 200 M dash: 14th Scapanski 28.68; 18th Anna Magnan 29.20; 25th Brooke Lorentz 30.46; 27th

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – April 19, 2016 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 19, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly and Ed Popp present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the amended agenda: add item—citizen reappointments to Benton County Personnel Board of Appeals (Consent Agenda #9).

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Consent Agenda item #9 was “pulled” for further discussion. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the remaining Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2016 as written; 2) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of March 31, 2016 as written; 3) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 7, 2016 as written; 4) accept and Àle Administrator’s Report/Monthly Financial Report as written; 5) adopt Resolution 2016-#8, accepting donation of 18 ResQ disc devices from the Benton County Snowmobile Club, and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) adopt Resolution 2016-#9, accepting donation of six aluminum youth baseball bats from the Sauk Rapids Youth Baseball Association, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve Application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit—Proper Economic Resource Management—to hold a rafÁe at Henry’s Catering & Banquet Center on April 29, 2016; and 8) approve renewal of On-Sale & Sunday Sale Liquor License for GCR Properties LLC dba/Granite City Speedway Restaurant, and authorize the Chair to sign. Following a brief history of the Personnel Board of Appeals by Administrator Headley, Bauerly/McMahon unanimous to approve reappointments to the Benton County Personnel Board of Appeals—Roxanne Chmielewski (2016-2019), Rob Jacobs (2016-2017) and Steven Reimer (2016-2018).

Bauerly/Popp unanimous to approve a proclamation for National Correctional OfÀcer’s Week in Benton County (May 1-7, 2016), recognizing the talented and dedicated men and women working in the Benton County Jail, who do the difÀcult and dangerous job of ensuring that those arrested for, and convicted of, criminal offenses are safely housed during their incarceration.

Highlights of Sheriff Troy Heck’s update on activities of the Violent Offender Task Force in 2015: The main thrust of the Task Force is working on illegal, controlled substances; last year, the Task Force (which includes two Benton County investigators) closed 34 cases, 19 of which were in Benton County, and executed 13 search warrants. Heck reported that, in addition to recovering 3 stolen vehicles and 1 stolen Àrearm in Benton County, the Task Force recovered 195 grams of methamphetamine, 5 grams of crack cocaine, 2 grams of heroin and 5 lbs. of marijuana. He stated the two primary controlled-substance problems in the Benton County community include 1) marijuana and 2) methamphetamine (coming into the area from Mexico). Heck pointed out that the legalization of marijuana in some of the western states has also “opened the door” for these drugs to come to us (although it is also being grown locally); another obstacle is the “push” from a certain segment of the population who support the legalization of marijuana--this helping to “turn the tide” of public opinion toward lessening the sentences for individuals who commit drug crimes.

Heck noted that heroin continues to make its way into this area (seems to be worse in St. Cloud and Little Falls); if methamphetamine costs continue to rise, it is anticipated that more people will move to heroin.

Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that Benton County is the recipient of a Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) Grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation in the amount of $500,000; it was agreed to share $166,667 of this grant with the City of Sauk Rapids for the “3 up the Hill” project (that amount will be credited toward items on the construction contract that Sauk Rapids is responsible to pay for). Byrd provided an overview of several exhibits in the grant agreement, which set forth a number of requirements, of which the county must agree to, in order to receive the grant proceeds. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve the Local Road Improvement Program Grant Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign; further, to approve Resolution 2016-#10, agreeing to the LRIP grant terms and conditions, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Engineer’s Report: 1) “3 up the Hill” bid date is May 9; 2) Bid dates for CSAH 8 reclaim and seasonal bituminous patching is April 29; 3) Numerous frost boils showing up this spring; will be properly patching when able; 4) Spring road tour is April 22; and 5) Palmer Wireless—there is a need for someone to look at the tower, from a structural standpoint, and verify that the tower can handle the additional devices that Palmer Wireless would attach (do a “mapping” of the tower at a cost of $4,000-$5,000); Byrd stated his feeling that these costs should be borne by the party wishing to use the county’s tower; Palmer Wireless does not believe they should bear these costs due to the likelihood of a “failing” analysis due to the age of the tower; Palmer Wireless has also asked if the county would forego the structural analysis requirement if they were to sign some type of liability agreement; Board consensus that Palmer Wireless should pay for the structural analysis as the “Àrst step” if they wish to move forward (the county should not agree to any type of liability waiver).

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:32 a.m. to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:09 a.m.

Joe Janish, Department of Development Director, reported that the County Board had requested some modiÀcations to proposed Ordinance #457 related to Alternative Local Septic Systems, clariÀcations, and additional septic regulations. Janish spoke to the Board’s concern with requiring property owners to bear the added expense of hiring a wetland delineator in order to install an alternative septic system (for properties that can’t meet the 12” of separation requirement) if it is obvious that wetlands are not present at, or near, the site—upon checking with NRCS on their ability to conduct wetland reviews for property owners, Janish stated that NRCS conducts wetland determinations to verify compliance as related to the Federal Ag Programs; if they were to do non-farm related activities (i.e. wooded or pasture areas), it would be a low priority and may not get done at all. Janish also spoke to the Board’s direction to pursue an ordinance amendment to remove the county’s more restrictive standard (more restrictive than the State) and allow “other systems” to be placed on a lot created prior to January 23, 1996, regardless if it is new construction or not. Janish stated the scenario that such a lot, created before January 23, 1996, would be considered sewerable, even if on granite and only a few inches of separation existed, or granite was completely exposed. He stated his understanding that the Board would like to allow a Type 3 system—typically a replacement system—where the 12” of separation doesn’t exist (would be up to the designer to come up with a system that works); he inquired if the county should have a minimum separation for Type 3 systems for new construction (suggesting 6” to stay consistent with alternative septic systems). Janish noted that staff is working on a “form” that would be recorded as a notiÀcation to future landowners of the presence of an alternative/”other” septic system. He indicated that staff and MPCA would like to review the entire ordinance to be certain that changes do not create issues within other sections of the ordinance (conÁicting statements). Popp commented that his intent was never to ask NRCS to perform the wetland delineations for property owners; instead, that the National Inventory Wetlands maps could be viewed at the NRCS OfÀce/ Farm Service Agency or Department of Development. Popp reiterated his question—“why would we require a delineation when there’s no wetlands within a quarter mile…when you contact a delineator, there’s a cost involved to our people…why do we need another level to tell us there’s no wetlands…” Popp and Bauerly stated their support for going forward with the wetland delineation if the Department of Development deems there is any possibility at all that wetlands are present.

Buerkle commented that a delineation “removes all the doubt”; this is something the Planning Commission recommended. Janish pointed out that an alternative septic system site is already an “iffy” site in that these properties can’t meet the 12” of separation; there is a good possibility that wetlands exist. Michelle Meyer, Assistant County Attorney, stated concerns with the extra liability the county would assume if staff were to go out to these sites and make wetland delineation de-

Molesky 35.45.

Boys 200 M dash: 11th Mitchel Peterson 24.49; 12th Timm 24.52; 25th Granite Moliga 25.80.

Girls 3,200 M run: 2nd Sunstrom 12:15.33; 8th Kayleen Martins 12:41.41.

Boys 3,200 M run: 6th Ringger 10:50.38; 21st Jared Schlichting 11:18.49; 28th Jordan Baron 13:44.27.

Girls 4 x 400 M relay: 6th 4:28.98.

Boys 4 x 400 M relay: 3rd 3:42.42.

Girls high jump: 6th Jessica Weber J4-10.00; 11th Bergen Henkemeyer 4-08.00; 11th Roscoe 4-08.00; 20th Magnan 4-03.00; 20th Haeny 4-03.00.

Boys high jump: 11th Santillana 5-04.00.

Girls pole vault: 10th Victoria Thompson 7-10.00.

Boys pole vault: 4th Erickson J11-04.00; 7th Jordan Newbanks 10-07.00; 7th Jaden Newbanks 10-07.00.

Girls long jump: 7th Scapanski 15-04.50; 13th Zaske 14-07.50; 16th Henkemeyer 14-05.50; 26th Lorentz 13-01.50.

Boys long jump: 15th Timm 1710.25; 22nd Jacob Bokelman 17-03.25; 26th Jordan Newbanks 16-10.00; 32nd De Andre Jackson 15-07.00.

Girls triple jump: 14th Petron 2911.25; 19th Zaske 29-07.25.

Boys triple jump: 4th Timm 4010.75; 9th Marlin 38-11.00; 17th Cole Ritten 36-02.75.

Girls discus throw: 10th Thompson 91-03; 19th Paige Folkerts 7307; 20th Ally O’Brien 71-10; 24th

Richard Carriveau jumps over a hurdle during the 110 meter hurdles race.

Brooke Butkowski 61-07.

Boys discus throw: 21st Carriveau 98-09; 25th Ian Hayes 90-08.

Girls shot put: 13th Thompson 3004.00; 16th Abby Walsh 29-04.00;

29th Folkerts 21-03.25; 30th Butkowski 21-02.75.

Boys shot put: 9th Carriveau 4110.25; 13th Hayes 38-02.00; 27th Hunter Branson 32-10.25.

terminations (staff currently conduct delineation reviews). McMahon stated his opinion that “we should error on the side of caution and make the home owner…pay for it…do it right.” He noted that the alternative local septic system may cost more, but it’s an option the home owner didn’t have before. Bauerly suggested modifying the ordinance to state that if the wetland inventory shows the site as wetland, then require the delineation. Janish stated his view of the National Wetland Inventory as more of a “developer tool;” this inventory is not 100 percent accurate. He stated that a wetland delineator physically walks the site to determine what’s there. Peschl restated that this proposed Alternative Local Septic System ordinance is an option for those properties that can’t make the 12” separation requirement; prior to this ordinance, home owners could not build at all on those sites without applying for a variance. He stated his agreement that a wetland delineation should not be required if the wetland inventory maps do not indicate wetlands, thereby saving the home owner some money. Janish referenced a compliance inspection which is required at “point of sale;” when a dwelling exists, the owner would be able to replace that system with something that would work. He explained that when a new system is installed, the Code states that is a valid system for Àve years (after that, the life of the system depends on how the home owner operates and maintains that system); for “point of sale,” the compliance inspection is valid for three years.

Bauerly stated that he would like to know what areas Benton County is more restrictive than our neighboring counties, noting the need for Benton County to be competitive with those neighboring counties. Janish stated he will prepare additional modiÀcations to proposed Ordinance #457 and bring this issue back to the next meeting.

Lee Katzmarek, Human Resources Director, provided a review of 2015 Benton County employee safety records/workers’ compensation claims (illness/injuries) for each county location-Courts Facility, Government Center, Public Works, Sheriff’s Department. Katzmarek noted that Benton County continued to see a trend of overall improvement from 2014 to 2015, resulting in a decreased modiÀcation rate, which will result in lower workers’ compensation insurance premiums.

Katzmarek explained that, each year, Minnesota employers are to update their A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) program; 2016 goals are: 1) eliminate slips, trips, and falls by being alert to adverse weather conditions, uneven surfaces, using hand-holds where available, attentiveness to surroundings, avoid running when possible, report walkway hazards; 2) successfully evacuate work areas when alarms and/or alerts are sounded; 3) practice effective work ergonomics for body wellness; and 4) education for staff on dealing with workplace threats/violence.

Bauerly inquired how it is determined whether these goals are, or are not, met; he requested that next year’s goals include more quantitative measures. Katzmarek also presented an updated Benton County Lock-Out/Tag-Out Policy; the county was advised by OSHA Enforcement, to improve this policy and procedures. He indicated that the proposed policy was developed after consultation with the MN Safety Council, Public Works staff, and Property Management staff; in May, a representative from the MN Safety Council will be at Benton County to conduct OSHA required training to necessary employees—it will be the responsibility of Benton County to continue with training as needed (i.e. new hires, refreshers). McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve the Benton County 2016 AWAIR safety program goals and to approve Benton County’s updated Lock-Out/ Tag-Out policy and procedures.

Helga Bauerly, Parent Volunteer for St. John’s Area School in Foley, along with Christine Friederichs, School Principal, appeared before the Board to request access to park dedication funds (funds generated in Gilmanton Township) to help refurbish the school playground; their request is for $10,000. Bauerly noted that, sadly, the existing playground has been neglected for a long time due to lack of funds. She stated that the playground is in a very visible location in the City of Foley and is available for use by all the community, including the students of St. John’s that use it for recess during the academic year. Bauerly stated a goal of $70,000; to date, $45,000 has been raised, which is enough to fund Phase 1 of 3 phrases—if the entire $70,000 is raised by May 15, all three phases of the playground could be installed. Buerkle inquired if this request would be an appropriate expenditure from park dedication funds. Michelle Meyer, Assistant County Attorney, explained that, in certain situations, it is allowable to appropriate funds to private land; she stated factors to consider would include 1) there has to be a suitable beneÀt to the public and the open space is “open” to all members of the public without restriction; 2) whether any fees are charged for use of the facility; and 3) whether the likely use of the property would beneÀt the public at large. Meyer stated that part of the concern with this speciÀc application might be the fact that it would not be open to the public during the school day; another consideration is the access point to the park (open or locked). Buerkle inquired of any “separation of church and state” issues. Bauerly noted that the school allows non-Catholic students as well. McMahon reported that SCORE Grant dollars are available for recycled materials/uses; that may be another source of available funding.

Peschl noted that park dedication funds generated in St. George Township were used at the Lions Park in Duelm. Popp inquired if the township could request the funds and appropriate them to the school. Meyer indicated that the county collects the funds on behalf of the townships and cities; the application is received at the county level. Bauerly/Peschl unanimous to allow the use of $10,000 of park dedication funds to refurbish the St. John’s Area School playground in Foley.

Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) position is currently located in the Highway Department; recent turnover in the position led to a review of the position’s best organizational location by all departments having an interest in GIS services. Headley stated that the recommendation is to move the position to the Department of Development to better connect this position to its user base, helping to ensure greater utilization of the position. Peschl/ Popp unanimous to approve the organizational, and physical, movement of the GIS position to the Department of Development.

McMahon/Peschl unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#11, amending the 2016 Highway and Department of Development budgets, moving the GIS function to the Department of Development, and authorize the Chair to sign.

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

Commissioner Concerns: 1) Peschl stated the Gilmanton Town Board would like to go on record as supporting the proposed solar farm project on the Heise property at the intersection of TH 23/CSAH 4; 2) Noting that Board agenda items frequently run over their allotted time, McMahon suggested allowing additional agenda time between items; 3) Popp reported on a concern raised regarding truck trafÀc usage on CR 55 to Rice; and 4) Peschl suggested that Headley invite Ben Winchester from the U of M Extension to address the Economic Development Workgroup regarding his demographic research related to rural MN migration and its impact to small towns/rural communities.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: May 3, MN Department of Health Video Conference; May 5, Economic Development Workgroup; May 18, Benton SWCD Board Meeting. Headley informed the Board of an expected training by the Sheriff’s OfÀce to begin in May dealing with workplace threats/violence; Board members will be invited.

Peschl/McMahon unanimous to adjourn at 11:52 a.m.

Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-19-1B

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SPORTS

Storm sizzle in home tourney

Girls pound out 42 hits in three games

Leading the

by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Kristen Petron Age: 18 years old Parents: Pam and John Petron Accomplishment: Has had several high Ànishes in different events for the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls track team.

Grade: Senior What do you like most about track? I love how challenging it can be at times and the feeling after Ànishing a tough workout.

What is your favorite event to compete in? My favorite event is the 400 meter dash. It’s the perfect mix between speed and endurance, short enough to where it is considered a sprint, but long enough to where you still have to have endurance and guts to get through it. I also really like triple jumping. It is a very technical event that requires a lot of technique work and repetition.

Tell us about the most memorable race you’ve ever been apart of. Last year at the Mega Meet I ran my Àrst 400 of the season and got a lifetime best by over a second.

It was great to see my time once I crossed the Ànish line and see the hard work start to pay off.

The bats were hot for the Sauk Rapids-Rice softball team last Saturday.

The Storm pounded out 42 hits and scored 32 runs as they won all three of their games Saturday at Bob Cross Field in Sauk Rapids.

The Storm defeated Thief River Falls 6-5 then knocked off Duluth Marshall 8-3 before Ànishing their perfect day with a convincing 18-8 win over Foley.

“The Apollo game (Friday night) gave us a lot of conÀdence back at the plate. Once we got our timing down, we were back on track,” said head coach Ken Karna. “Home games are always fun. We have some great fans and to see them get excited is awesome.

The girls are on a fourgame winning streak.

“I think they all believe in each other and believe we can win any game we are in. It did boost their conÀdence though, and when they are conÀdent at the plate, they are fun to watch,” Karna said.

The tournament started with the Storm putting together an incredible sixth inning rally to down Thief River Falls.

They scored four runs,

Who is your favorite professional runner? Sanya Richards-Ross. She was the best 400 m runner in the world for a decade, ranking No. 1 in the world from 2005-2009 and again in 2012.

Birthday Open House for

What has been your favorite high school class to date?

My favorite high school class has been Àtness through aquatics. I am also part of the swim team so that class was just a given that I would take it. It was a ton of fun with great friends. I was also able to get my lifeguard certiÀcation during that class.

two on an RBI double from Jill Oldakowski that scored Sydney Plemel and Lindsey Montag.

Oldakowski and Brooke Torvik each had two hits and two RBIs for the Storm.

SR-R got a stellar pitching outing from Sammy Patton. She allowed just four hits and one earned run in seven innings. She struck out eight.

R H E TRF 5 4 1 SR-R 6 9 5 TRF 0-1-0-0-4-0-0 SR-R 0-0-2-0-0-4-x SR-R: Oldakowski 2-2, 2-RBI, BB, R; Torvik 2-3, 2-RBI, R; Megan Ackerman 1-4, R; Bailey Becker 2-3, R; Sydney Plemel 1-2, BB, R; Lindsey Montag 1-3, RBI, R. Sauk Rapids-Rice 8, Duluth Marshall 3 Montag ripped two doubles, a single and a homerun and Becca Kelash did not allow an earned run as the Storm won by Àve in the second game of the day.

Montags homerun came in the Àfth inning and put the Storm ahead 6-3. She hit one of her doubles in the sixth inning that drove in the Ànal two runs of the game for the Storm.

“It was great to see her hit like I know she can. She is an excellent batter to have in the middle of the line-up. Often times, the middle is asked to start innings or keep rallies going and she was able to do that,” Karna said.

Montag was one of nine SR-R players to notch hits in the win.

Kelash was awesome on the mound. She allowed just eight hits and one walk, while striking out four batters.

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R H E SR-R 8 13 5 DM 3 8 0 SR-R 1-3-1-0-1-2-0 DD 1-1-0-1-0-0-0 SR-R: Montag 4-4, 3-RBI, 2-R; Ackerman 2-4, 2-RBI, R; Staci Meyer 1-5, R; Becker 1-4, R; Torvik 1-4, R; Ella Douvier 1-2, R; Morgan Maselter 1-4, RBI, R; Stephanie Schmidt 1-2, RBI, BB; Abby Swanson 1-3.

Sauk Rapids-Rice 18, Foley 8 SR-R did not score early, but they did score late and often as they rolled past the Falcons 18-8 in their Ànal game of the tournament.

The hitting was contagious for the Storm. Ten different players earned hits and Kelash and Meyer each collected four in the game.

“We have a tendency to get a little anxious with slower pitching, but once we got the timing down, it was a lot of fun,” Karna said.

Mastey was the third pitcher of the day for the Storm and like the other two, she pitched a complete game win. She gave up nine hits and four earned runs. She fanned seven batters.

“Getting a chance to have three pitchers throw complete games was great. Not only does it show the team that no matter who we have on the mound, we can win, but it also gave each pitcher some rest. Going into playoffs, we will rely on multiple pitchers to mix things up and keep our opponents guessing,” Karna said.

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SR-R 0-0-0-0-4-4-10 F 1-0-0-0-0-1-6 SR-R: Meyer 4-6, 4-R, 3-RBI; Ackerman 3-6, 3-R, 2-RBI; Becker 2-4, 3-R, 2-RBI, BB; Maselter 1-1, 3-RBI; Torvik 1-4, RBI; Montag 1-5, 2-R, RBI; Kelash 4-4, 4-RBI, R; Patton 2-5; Oldakowski 1-3, R; Schmidt 1-1, 3-R, RBI, BB.

Sauk Rapids-Rice 14, St. Cloud Apollo 5 An eight-run top of the seventh inning separated the Storm from the Eagles in the Central Lakes Conference matchup May 6 at Apollo.

The Storm had Àve consecutive singles with two outs in the big inning. Torvik, Becker, Meyer, Maselter and Montag all had RBIs in the seventh inning.

Ackerman was excellent at the plate for SR-R. She had four hits and three RBIs. Becker had four RBIs for SR-R and Meyer drove in three runs for the winners.

Patton was on the top of her game in the win. She had a season high of 13 strikeouts and threw 24 Àrst pitch strikes.

The Storm led 5-0 after the Àrst two innings before the Eagles made a rally.

R H E SR-R 14 15 3 A 5 8 1 SR-R 2-3-0-1-0-0-8 A 0-0-1-3-1-0-0 SR-R: Meyer 2-4, 3-R, 3-RBI; Ackerman 4-4, 3-RBI, 3-R; Becker 1-4, 4-RBI; Torvik 1-3, 2-R, RBI, 2-BB; Plemel 2-3, BB; Schmidt 1-1; Montag 2-4, RBI, R; Anna Iburg 2-R; Oldakowski 1-2, R; Maselter 1-1, RBI, R.

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Serving the industry Schlichting appointed to Minnesota Area II Potato Research and Promotion Council

by JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER

RICE – As another spring season arrives, Rick Schlichting Ànds himself in a situation all too familiar.

For the second time, Schlichting has been elected as the Benton County representative on the Minnesota Area II Potato Research and Promotion Council.

He was Àrst elected as a board member eight years ago and then re-elected after his Àrst three-year term was completed.

“Since the program began, someone from our farm has always been on the board,” Schlichting said, whose uncle, John Wojtanowicz was a founding member. “This is a small group of 20 to 30 farmers and we have to keep cycling through the leadership roles.”

The potato farmer runs approximately 6,000 acres near Rice, with his aunt, Diane Wojtanowicz. Together, the families grow Russet Burbank potatoes, kidney beans and corn.

“My grandma started this farm when she emigrated from Poland in the ‘20s,” Schlichting said.

Schlichting will serve a three-year term, staying up to date with how producers’ checkoff dollars are being distributed for research at the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University (NDSU), and also educating the public.

For every bag of potatoes produced, 2 cents is generated towards the council’s purpose.

“The funds are equally divided between the two colleges,” Schlichting said.

“Recently, NDSU has done considerably more research in Grand Forks because they have the potato breeders and professors.”

Additionally, board members represent their region in the state, being the voice of other potato producers.

“As an area representative, I can voice concerns and help in the decisionmaking process,” Schlichting said.

Often times, knowing

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Rick Schlicting farms 6,000 acres with his family near Rice. Schlicting was appointed to the Minnesota Area II Potato Research and Promotion Council.

education of the industry might not mimic real happenings of the industry, the council attempts to puts a larger emphasis on the needs

of potato farmers to ensure a future market.

“Sometimes that gets left out if not talked about,” Schlichting said. “We have

to Ànd a potato that Àts the breeder in the Twin Cities.

“We are interviewing bill for the industry.”

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Service to the community

by JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER

Whether it’s a child looking to become more involved in the community, an elderly couple wanting to share their experience with home gardening or a crop farmer searching for information on pesticide use, Benton County Extension Services helps everyone.

“There’s a channel to share information, an avenue where everyone can beneÀt partially or directly,” said Dan Martens, ag production systems extension educator.

Benton County Extension Service works directly with the University of Minnesota Extension to provide information and resources from the university to the loSAUK RAPIDS HERALD FILE PHOTO cal communities. Likewise, Jessica Ackerman (back) helps Breah Sutherland cut a bear faculty at the university have mask at a 4-H camping-themed day camp at Municipal Park the opportunity to underlast July. stand the needs and goals of

communities in central Minnesota.

“Basically the county ofÀce is the front door to the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the St. Cloud regional ofÀce,” Martens said. “Really, Extension is a part of a network that is working and learning together.”

Martens works with four other individuals who all aid in providing expertise to the communities of Benton County – Heidi Anderson, county 4-H program coordinator; Beth Berlin, horticulture extension educator; Emily Wilmes, ag production systems – livestock; and Darlene Szafranski, administrative assistant.

“Our ultimate goal is for all Extension ag staff to provide general knowledge, locally,” Martens said.

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“Because of the signiÀcant livestock enterprise in Benton County, the key is to produce crops for feed, whether that’s silage, hay or grain,” Martens said. “These workshops help farmers do that.”

Not only do Extension workshops and programs cater to adults, but youth and families, as well.

In Benton County, 430 youth and 112 adults are involved in the 4-H program, which Anderson oversees.

The county has 20 local clubs that community members can be a part of.

“We have a really strong program that’s great for youth, families and volunteers,” said Anderson, who grew up in the Benton County 4-H program.

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Throughout the year, members of the organization are given the opportunity to participate in day camps, residential summer camps, project workshops and the county fair.

“This past year we launched a new engineer it workshop and held a few new project workshops that have a lot of people interested,” Anderson said. “Our livestock project area and workshops have historically been popular, too.”

Attending these different events put on by the 4-H organization allows families to reconnect with others who share similar passions.

Anderson also helps coordinate events for community members not involved in the 4-H organization of Benton County.

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Bring on the baby chicks

Wollak raises 250 chickens each year

by MISSY MUSSMAN STAFF WRITER

RICE – Spring is well underway, and it is the season many co-ops are selling baby chicks.

“It’s a fun time of year,” Lori with Foreston Co-op said.

For the past 25 years, Joe Wollak has ordered chickens through Gilman Co-op Creamery, raised them for meat and sold the meat to his family and friends at his place near Rice.

“I started raising them in a makeshift barn when I owned a hardware store,” Wollak said. “It’s fun, and I kept doing it because I enjoyed it. It’s deÀnitely a hobby of mine.”

Each year, Wollak orders 250 cockerel baby chicks – young roosters – early in the

spring.

“I like to order them as early as I can because it’s easier to heat the building than cool it down,” Wollak said. “Heat can be hard on chickens.”

When his 250 day-old chicks arrived on the farm on March 8, he put them in his well-insulated chicken coop, which is set to 90 degrees with an electrical heating system and Àve heat lamps.

“They need to be kept that warm for the Àrst two weeks. Then, we can bring the temperature down and maintain it at 70 degrees,” Wollak said. “We also have an automatic intake and exhaust fans that run. When it gets really hot outside, we open things up and have additional fans to move more air around.

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The coop is also large space.

“It’s so important not to enough to ensure each chicken, once they are fully overcrowd them,” he said.

For the Àrst six hours, grown, has 1.5 square feet of Wollak gives them water before introducing them to feed.

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Each day, Wollak takes the feed away from the chickens at 6 p.m. and reintroduces it to them at 6 a.m.

“I try to get my birds to grow slower,” Wollak said.

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Once they reach 55 days old, Wollak sends the chickens to a place in Little Falls to be processed into meat and packaged.

“They usually dress about six pounds or more,” Wollak said. “That’s a good sized bird and it’s bigger than what people can Ànd in the grocery store.”

Although Wollak focuses on meat, it is not the only reason many others raise chickens.

“There’s a growing trend for people to order egg layers, too,” said Tina Peschl with Gilman Co-op Creamery. “Some are also purchased for county fair projects.”

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“Anything ordered after that won’t be delivered to the co-op, they will be mailed,”Peschl said.

Gilman also does Chick Days every other Wednesday where people can have lunch, visit with a chicken specialist or nutritionist and pick up their chickens.

Cornish crosses are the variety of chicken people purchase for meat purposes, but there are nearly 50 different types of chickens for people to choose from for egg layers.

“It all depends on the color and size of the egg people want,” Peschl said.

Lori agreed.

“Families have fun picking out what colors they want,” she said.

Chick sales at both Gilman Co-op Creamery and Foreston Co-op are booming.

“We sell thousands of chickens each year,” Lori said. “May and June are our busiest months.”

Even the size of orders has been impressive.

“The largest single order we’ve had was 300 baby chicks,” Peschl said.

Overall, Lori believes the reason the baby chicks are selling so well is due to changing trends.

“People want to raise them themselves because they’re more health conscious and want to know what is being fed to their chickens,” she said.

Peschl felt the same way.

“People want their meat and eggs to be homegrown,” she said. “It’s bringing people back to the basics.”

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Extension continued from 1B_________________ upcoming activities,” Anderson said. “Everyone’s always invited.”

The responsibilities and needs of Extension personnel are never truly complete, whether it be to provide information for producers, coordinate events for youth or be a voice of agriculture in the community.

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“Our focus will be on children closer to the cities to educate them about farming,” Schlichting said.

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A breeder and the council work jointly to determine strains of potato that are resistant to insect and fungus diseases, such as potato beetles and potato rot that have become immune to pesticides available.

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Finishing one chapter, Vannurden leads FFA convention as ambassador starting another

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Hartmann retiring from BAH; Thompson successor

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ST. PAUL – After 15 years as the executive director and state veterinarian for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, Dr. Bill Hartmann is ready to pass the baton.

“It’s the right time for me,” Hartmann said. “I have things that I want to do that I haven’t had time to do.”

On June 1, Hartmann will be retiring after 28 years with the Board of Animal Health. His colleague, Dr. Beth Thompson, is stepping in on June 2 to take over the job in St. Paul, Minn.

“He’s going to be missed,” Thompson said.

Hartmann’s interest in livestock stemmed from being on his grandfather’s farm and working for a cousin who raised beef.

“I grew up with it,” Hartmann said.

After high school, Hartmann attended St. Cloud State University for his under-graduate degree and then went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Vet School in 1978.

Hartmann worked at a small animal practice in Boston, Mass., for four years before returning to the University of Minnesota to complete a pathology residency in the campus’ veterinary diagnostic lab and earn his master’s degree in veterinary anatomic pathology.

Hartmann put his master’s degree to work in 1985 at the United States Department of Agriculture as a veterinary medical ofÀcer in St. Paul, Minn.

“I was in charge of the brucellosis lab in Minnesota,” he said. “I also stepped in when the vet in charge was gone.”

Dr. Bill Hartmann will be retiring from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health on June 1

After 3.5 years with the USDA, Hartmann began his 28-year career with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health as the senior veterinarian in charge of ruminant disease programs in 1988.

“When I started, we were still working on eradicating pseudo rabies,” Hartmann said of his Àrst year.

“We thought we had eliminated it, and a substantial outbreak occurred.”

As a senior veterinarian, Hartmann spent work time out of the ofÀce.

“Early in my career, I was out on farms quite a bit,” Hartmann said. “Farmers are good people.”

In 2001, Hartmann was appointed as the executive director and state veterinarian and has been in that role since.

“I missed the one-onone interaction with the farmers, but I still got to see them in a meeting,” Hartmann said.

During his direction of the Board of Animal Health, Hartmann worked on identifying and eradicating diseases, like chronic wasting disease, bovine tuberculosis

Vannurden and the other 14 ambassadors spent a day in training before the state convention, which helped the students prepare to be representatives of the FFA program.

“One of the main things I learned during the ambassador training was ways to keep conversations going and how to do so efÀciently.

This was helpful at the convention and is a life lesson that will help me in future leadership opportunities and in college,” Vannurden said.

“You have to learn to think quickly on your feet and put people at ease. The ambassador training gave me more experience doing this, along with teaching us extra skills to do it well.”

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ST. PAUL — Numerous members of the Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA chapter had the opportunity to travel and compete at the Minnesota State Convention April 24-26, but only one was able to experience the event as an FFA Ambassador.

Luke Vannurden, a junior at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and the local FFA chapter’s secretary, was selected in March, along with 14 students statewide, to serve as a State FFA Foundation Ambassador. The ambassador program proDr. Beth Thompson will be vides FFA members with the taking over as state veterinar- opportunity to interact and ian on June 2. connect with supporters and sponsors of the organization.

It also allows industry repand avian inÁuenza.

“The TB outbreak in Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA Chapter Results northwestern Minnesota Small Animal Team: Silver Award (31 of 56 teams) Ag Mechanics Team: Bronze Award (28 of 38 teams) and the inÁuenza in chickNursery Landscape Team: Silver Award (21 out of 34) ens and turkeys were the two biggest outbreaks I Individual Gabi Molitor in Nursery/Landscape: dealt with,” he said.

Gold Award (30 of 128) Even when the diseases Individual Jenna Bukowski in Creed Speaking: were eradicated, Hartmann Silver Award kept surveillance on several diseases including brucellosis, TB and Johne’s disease.

“For the most part it’s resentatives time to interact den, however. Vannurden quiet now, but we always with FFA members and learn helped coordinate the 2016 keep an eye out for what’s more about the program and Minnesota Association of Student Councils/Minnesota coming next,” Hartmann mission.

Association of Honor SociDuring the three-day said.

Hartmann also worked convention at the St. Paul eties State Convention that with the governor’s ofÀce campus of the University was hosted by SRRHS just a and testiÀed to the legisla- of Minnesota, Vannurden few weeks earlier. He is also tors on the Board of Animal served the FFA community the Region IV student chair by helping Career Develop- elect and will represent MinHealth’s behalf.

“I wanted to ensure ment Event sponsors and nesota, North and South Dathere was enough funding to representatives Ànd their kota, Wisconsin, Michigan do the programs we need- prospective recognition plac- and Wyoming in the Stues locations. Vannurden was dent Council Organization. ed,” Hartmann said.

He also supervised the able to meet Minnesota Farm LVannurden is also a part of Àeld veterinarians, was re- Bureau President Kevin Paap the Benton County 4-H amsponsible for the overall and the CEO of Ag Star Fi- bassador program and will operations of the Board of nancial at the convention, Animal Health, served as Rod Hebrink. am comfortable talka liaison to other state and ing “I with most people, so it federal government agen- wasn’t intimidating,” said cies, and spoke to the media Vannurden of his experiduring a disease crisis of ence. “I really appreciated the opportunity to learn from them, and meet and interact Retirement with other FFA ambassadors continued on pg. 3B from across Minnesota.

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Luke Vannurden served as a Minnesota State FFA Foundation Ambassador at the state convention this past April.

serve again this summer as a 4-H camp counselor.

Vannurden thinks his role at the convention will help assist his local chapter in the next year. He said the training was helpful, but the connections and people he met while being a representative will prove worthwhile.

Vannurden thought the opportunity was particularly helpful because it allowed him to interact with inÁuential people in the agriculture industry and learn about them and how their business impacts agriculture.

“I learned to always put myself out there. You never know who you could end up speaking with. One conversation could impact your life more than you could ever imagine. I would deÀnitely do this again,” he said.

Vannurden is the son of Chris and AnneMarie Vannurden. He lives on a dairy farm which also has a Gold’n Plump chicken barn near Gilman.

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Retirement continued from 5B any kind.

“The variety of work I did kept me interested in my work,” Hartmann said.

For Hartmann, working with the eradication programs was very rewarding.

“It was nice to see the good we were doing through the programs. We managed the disease outbreak, saw to its conclusion, and watched the industry effected regain it’s markets internationally and locally,” Hartmann said.

But the best part of the job for Hartmann was the people.

“They were fun to work with,” Hartmann said.

After announcing his retirement, Hartmann helped appoint Thompson, who is currently an assistant director, as his successor.

Thompson grew up in South Dakota on a farm her brother and nephew now manage.

“I’ve always been interested in livestock,” she said.

“When I was 17, I wanted to

go to law school and work my way into agriculture by working for farmers as a lawyer.”

After earning her Juris Doctor degree at William Mitchell College of Law in 1992, she went back to school to become a veterinarian in 2001 at the University of Minnesota.

“I never found a way into what I thought I was going to do. Nothing was holding me back from becoming a veterinarian,” Thompson said.

During her time at vet school, Thompson worked closely with the campus’ dairy herd along with her internship with Juan Romero doing dairy herd checks.

“It was so interesting to work with dairy,” Thompson said. “I hadn’t explored that before.”

Thompson graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a swine medical certiÀcation from the University of Min-

nesota in 2007, and went to work for a 50,000-sow, Minnesota-based company as the swine production system veterinarian for a little over a year.

On July 21, 2008, Thompson started working at the Board of Animal Health as a senior veterinarian.

“I started working on the TB program right away in northwestern Minnesota,” Thompson said. “The highlight of my day was going out and meeting with farmers.”

Over the years, Thompson has worked with other programs including the equine program and the carcass disposal program, which she still works with.

After a couple years as the senior veterinarian, Thompson was appointed associate director.

“Avian inÁuenza was the biggest disease outbreak I had to work with,” she said. “It ranked nationally.”

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Once her supervisor, Dr. Hartmann, announced his retirement, Thompson put her name in for the position.

“I was certain I was going to apply,” Thompson said.

For Hartmann, Thompson is an ideal candidate to Àll his shoes.

“She’s not only a vet, but she’s also a lawyer, which is a beneÀt to her since we work with the laws and rules all the time,” Hartmann said. “She’s got common sense and people like her.

Plus, she has a farm background and values, and is a very sharp person.”

Those qualities landed

her the job.

“I was very pleased and honored,” she said. “I’m going to make certain to help farmers do the best they can in their business.”

With only a few weeks left, Hartmann is wrapping up his work.

“I am writing a report about my review of the Tuscany, Italy region’s swine vesicular disease to determine if the United States should allow pork exports in,” Hartmann said.

He is also Ànishing the legislative session to extend the use of the funds the board received for the avian

inÁuenza and allow the use of those funds to prevent animal diseases in any species.

“We’re going to likely see more disease outbreaks,” he said. “Having the funds there initially will help.”

Although he is looking forward to doing more Àshing, golÀng and traveling during his retirement, Hartmann has nothing but fond memories of his years with the board.

“It’s going to be hard to leave. I’m going to miss the people,” he said. “I love my job. I enjoy doing what I do.”

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a suitable trade-off for better quality.

Use a windrow merger or inverter rather than raking. Your own experience counts.

Store bales off the ground. Some people, even in storing dry hay bales on concrete in a shed, will put a plastic sheet under the hay to prevent it from picking up moisture from the concrete.

Put piles and bags on a concrete or asphalt surface to minimize soil picked up during feeding. If not on a hard surface do what you can to reduce muddy conditions. I’d guess everyone looks for a place on the landscape with better drainage.

If combining three swaths, move two swaths on top of a third in the middle rather than moving all three swaths.

Good observations skills and common sense in the Àeld are keys to looking for ways to operate equipment to make the best of forage quality.

Undersander’s article can be found at http://fyi. uwex.edu/forage; or you’re welcome to call the County Extension OfÀce for a copy.

In Stearns County call 2556169 if a local call to St. Cloud or 1-800-450-6171; in Benton call 968-5077 if a local call to Foley or 800964-4929; and in Morrison call 632-0161 if a local call to Little Falls or 1-866-4011111.

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