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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – On a typical year, the Benton County Fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids is bustling with activity as farmers, exhibitors and vendors set up for fair week.

Al Stemper Instead, the 2020 Benton County Fair, originally slated for Aug. 4-9, was canceled due to COVID-19.

However, the fairgrounds are far from quiet.

Upgrades and improvements are continuing to occur where possible. The biggest project on the docket is a poultry barn improvement.

The Benton County Agricultural Society received a $3,000 grant from Compeer Financial for improvements to the barn.

The building will receive electrical and ventilation upgrades, new cages and tables.

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Schaefer celebrates 20 years with Lincoln Auto and Radiator Repair

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

our car’s check engine light comes on. Your brakes are squeaking. Where do you turn for much needed repairs?

Lincoln Auto and Radiator Repair at 1111 Lincoln Ave., Sauk Rapids, owned by Ron Schaefer, may be just the

shop that comes to mind.

For 20 years, Schaefer, a lifelong resident of Sauk Rapids, has established the shop with pride. Auto repair was a hobby for Schaefer, and as he pursued a career, changing that hobby into a lifestyle has been rewarding. Schaefer saw

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Ron Schaefer (from left), Stuart Hunter and Ira Hoffman stand in front of Lincoln Auto and Radiator Repair July 10 in Sauk Rapids. Schaefer is celebrating 20 years in business.

even greater rewards when he opened his own business.

“I always wanted to open my own shop in my hometown,” Schaefer said. “I came into the industry 40 years ago, was able to open here 20 years ago, and I have really enjoyed it. I made it.”

When he opened Lincoln Auto and Radiator Repair, Schaefer wanted to control various aspects of the business, such as price and quality of service.

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Walz mandates masks in public spaces

Order effective July 25

BY BEN SONNEK STAFF WRITER

SAUK CENTRE – In a news conference July 22, Gov. Tim Walz announced his emergency executive order 20-81 – a mask mandate for indoor public spaces effective Saturday, July 25. The mandate also applies to outdoor workers who cannot remain socially distanced. Children

under 5 years old are exempt as well as those with mental and physical conditions that make it unsafe to wear a mask.

“We can reduce the infection rates dramatically, which slows that spread and breaks that chain,” Walz said. “This is the way – the cheapest, the most effective way – for us to open up our businesses, for us to get our kids back in school, for us to keep our grandparents

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healthy and for us to get back that life we all miss so much.”

Once the order goes into effect, face masks must be worn in all indoor businesses and public spaces, including places of work, public transportation, ride-share cars, entertainment venues, retail stores, and bars and restaurants when not eating or drinking. Masks will also be required while waiting outdoors to enter a business. They also must be worn in K-12 schools and on school buses. The mandate does not apply to private

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living units except for workers entering a person’s home or patients, inmates or visitors at congregate living facilities, long-term care homes and hospitals.

Businesses must ensure their workers are compliant with the mandate, although if an employee is working alone in a private office or a cubicle with partitions of sufficient height, it will not be necessary to wear a mask.

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from front Businesses must also post a notice to inform customers of face mask requirements.

Walz said the three most important things to slow the transmission of COVID-19 are social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing.

“Those cost us almost nothing, and, as we’ve seen across the country, businesses have led on this,” Walz said. “I want to thank the city councils and those mayors and those communities out there that have these debates and move forward.”

To help communities with the mandate, the state will send out 4 million disposable face masks to chambers of commerce in all Minnesota counties.

“We’ll make this easy for you,” Walz said. “We will make sure the police will have masks on hand; they would much rather give you a mask and have you wear it than give you a ticket.”

Homemade masks are also acceptable.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, whose brother, Ron, was Tennessee’s second death from a COVID-19related illness, recommended masks as one of the best ways for people to protect themselves and others.

“Masking limits the spread of COVID-19,” Flanagan said. “My mask

protects you, your mask protects me and, when we both wear them, it keeps both of us that much safer.”

Minnesota health commissioner Jan Malcolm acknowledged that mask wearing may be inconvenient for deaf or people who are hard of hearing, but accommodations such as transparent face masks or face shields are recommended in those cases.

“This is another important step forward in our fight against COVID-19 in Minnesota,” Malcolm said. “We know everybody’s tired of this; everybody wants to be done with it and wants to get back to everything we are missing and have missed and to get back to normal, but as the governor and lieutenant governor have said many a time, it’s going to be a new normal for quite a while. We’re going to be living with COVID-19 for quite some time. Wearing masks whenever we are not in our homes, whenever we are not just with our own household, is one of the ways we can best live with this together.”

The mandate will expire when the peacetime emergency expires which is set to end Aug. 13.

More information can be found at www.health. state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/facecover.html and www.leg.state.mn.us/ archive/execorders/20-81. pdf.

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Cars parade down 10th Avenue Northeast in Rice July 18 as a celebration of Keith and Evelyn Kirchner’s 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married July 18, 1970, in St. Cloud.

50 years going strong Kirchners celebrate anniversary with small gathering, parade

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – When Evie (Anderson) Kirchner was escorted out to the front yard of niece Richael Weinand’s property in Rice, she had no idea what was up her family’s and friends’ sleeve. But with a look down the street, disbelief came over her face.

A line of roughly 15 cars, led by Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann, made their way down 10th Avenue Northeast.

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ner’s 50th wedding anniversary.

The couple was married July 18, 1970. Evie said the temperature was hot, much like this year, and there was a tornado that day.

“And it’s been stormy ever since,” said Keith with a smile, as a gathering of about 15 people roared with laughter.

Evie said the couple was married around noon at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. A brief reception took place at the King’s Inn Supper Club in Rice before heading to her parent’s home on the Mississippi River.

At about 3 p.m. the storm hit and the power went out.

“It (the tornado) came up County Road 2,” Evie

said. “There was a trailer house that was damaged.”

A dance took place later that day at Club Mesa.

The Kirchners do not have any children of their own but have made a life with family and friends.

They have seven godchildren and over 20 nephews and nieces as well as many other relatives and community members who they call family.

“We have a big Easter party at our house that has between 50 to 75 show up,” Evie said. “It’s a big group.”

Evie said something she has admired about her husband throughout the 50 years of marriage has been his loyalty to his family and friends. She has also enjoyed his willingness to travel and take day trips

across the state with her.

“And he’s patient when I stop and go to a quilt shop,” she said.

Keith had little words when put on the spot.

“We get along pretty good,” he said. “You have your ups and downs, but when you get married 50 years don’t even cross your mind. It comes pretty fast, I’ll tell you that – real fast.”

The couple was taken back by the surprise parade.

“I can’t believe they did all this,” Keith said.

“We both said, ‘No big parties.’ I should have known better, huh?”

The couple said their long-lasting marriage is a testament to patience, determination and love.

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Wednesday, July 29, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Burgers n’ Brats. Community Action Respecting Elders fundraiser. CARE Sunday, July 26, 1-5 p.m. – Young office, 321 Sixth Ave. Foley.

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County board to decide on election safety grant Extra funding could be provided for polls

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Benton County Commissioners have yet to decide if they will utilize a grant opportunity to help keep the upcoming elections safe from the spread of COVID-19.

Benton County Auditor-Treasurer Nadean Inman said the county could be provided $12,405 for materials to provide safety for in-person election settings if they incurred a 20% match ($2,481). Inman presented the information at the July 21 Benton County board meeting in Foley.

“I suspect that we will need the additional grant money for the slots not being provided by the state,” Inman said.

The grant could fund polling place changes such as plexiglass barriers, election judges hired specifically for cleaning purposes and personal protective equipment. The

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retary of State’s office has already provided Benton County with masks for election judges and voters, surface cleaner, hand sanitizer and signage to encourage social distancing.

In other board news: – Matt Massman, executive director of the Minnesota Inter-County Association, reported on the status of the state bonding bill.

Massman said even though politicians in the state legislature nearly unanimously agreed on a $1.8 billion bonding bill that would provide Benton County with much-needed infrastructure improvement funds, it was not voted on at the legislature’s second special session of the year.

Although it is likely that the legislature reconvenes for a third special session this year, Massman said it was unlikely that it would vote on the bonding bill. He said it was largely political. While the bonding bill needed to pass, certain politicians wanted to see Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers stymied before passing the bonding bill.

“If there is no bonding bill, there won’t be any road and bridge money,” said Steve Novak, a MICA

representative who focuses on transit. “It’s going to be grim, and they all know that.”

– County engineer Chris Byrd presented a bridge prioritization update for county bridges that need structural work done. Of the county’s 112 bridges, 88% are in OK structural condition, 10% are structurally deficient and 2% are functionally obsolete, Byrd said. He also discussed possible funding sources, especially with the lack of a bonding bill.

Commissioners passed a resolution to add a bridge in Watab Township to the priority list.

With the resolution, Byrd will secure township commitments and manage the engineering contract for the bridges.

– Gerry Maciej, Benton County Soil Water Conservation District Manager, gave the SWCD’s annual report to the board. Benton SWCD received $3.5 million in financial contributions for conservation projects, which included funding from private landowners, the SWCD and state programs.

the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business is down as less people are driving and spending money on repairs.

“I am hoping things can settle down soon,” Schaefer said. “People are not coming in as much as they were before, and they are concerned with good reason.”

One of the biggest challenges is keeping up with the advancements in vehicles. As vehicles have evolved to now include a touchscreen, wireless internet capabilities and more advanced technology, automotive repair shops have also had to evolve. Lincoln Auto and Radiator Repair is no exception.

Schaefer and his employees improve their knowledge through training in order to best serve customers, particularly those with newer vehicles.

“I send them whenever I can,” Schaefer said.

“It isn’t always easy because we are a smaller shop and don’t have as much financial capability for training as a dealership would, but education is important. There are always seminars that give us more tools and can help us be a better shop to our customers, which is always the goal.”

Among the most common services Lincoln Auto and Radiator Repair does is front end alignments and radiator repairs, as well as selling a large quantity of tires and providing tow service. However, the list of services the shop can do includes everything from electrical and air conditioning work to transmissions, shocks and struts, and fuel injection service and everything in between.

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who crosses the threshold and as Lincoln Auto and Radiator Repair celebrates 20 years of serving the central Minnesota community, Schaefer is grateful.

“I am glad to say I made it in this industry, and 20 years is a pretty big goal as far as I’m concerned,” Schaefer said.

“How many shops do you see start up and are here two years and gone? I’m here to stay, and I have my customers to thank for that.”

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One of the key aspects to his business is being honest in the issues he finds under the hood and doing the work at fair prices. One example is oil changes. Schaefer said many auto repair shops charge $19.99 for an oil change, but then come up with a list of other things they think your vehicle needs repaired.

“I don’t believe in that, and I never will,” Schaefer said. “If you go to an auto parts store, an oil change kit costs at least $22. Everyone needs to make a living, and a decent oil change should cost about $35 right now, to account for products and overhead for employees and business operations.”

Schaefer enjoys the interaction with customers who come through the door and trust him and his staff with the work on their vehicle. He strives to give everyone the best service for their money, and use the best parts and supplies he can for each job.

However, the business does not come without its challenges. Amidst

county can also use funding from the coronavirus relief bill for election-related expenditures.

Mail-in balloting was specifically excluded from the list of approved expenditures, Inman said, with the exception of protective equipment for election judges that process the ballots.

Commissioner Warren Peschl asked Inman if curbside voting would be an option. She confirmed that there would be an opportunity for curbside voting. An election judge will bring a ballot out to the vehicle, where voters can cast their ballots from inside their vehicles. The election judge will put the ballot in the box confidentially, so the judge nor anybody else will be able to see it.

Inman will reach out to cities and townships in Benton County to see which of them are interested in the grant opportunity before the county board makes a decision. The cities of Foley, Sauk Rapids and Rice each had allotments of $940, $4,322 and $804, respectively, for the same purpose, though the cities have not yet had the opportunity to discuss the grant.

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community businesses for use in the barn as well, further easing the financial impact.

“There isn’t a lot of ventilation in there, so we found it to be a big concern to keep birds and small animals comfortable,” said Al Stemper, president of the Benton County Agricultural Society which organizes the fair each year. “Ultimately, it’s improving the building environment.”

Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s program, Joe Scapanski awarded 62 grants as part of their County Fair Facility Upgrade Grant program, totaling $180,000. The grant supports county fairs by providing a means to improve the facilities and experiences they offer to their rural communities.

“We are always appreciative,” said Joe Scapanski, ag society member. “Getting this money to improve the facility helps the fairgoer and the exhibitor.”

For board members and fairgoers alike, not having a Benton County Fair is difficult. It impacts the vendors, the budget and the overall morale of Sauk Rapids and Benton County.

“I have been doing fairs since I could walk,” Stemper said. “Our fair generates income, fun and involvement, so that is going to be a big thing missed by the community.”

Despite the event being canceled, the agricultural society sees the importance of maintaining and improving the grounds as much as possible.

“We didn’t want the place to look abandoned,” Scapanski said. “The lawn is cut nice, there are flowers growing all over and it’s ready to go – except it’s not.”

The board is working on ensuring electrical is up to date throughout each of the buildings.

They were also going to replace tar throughout the grounds and some roofs, but those projects are on hold.

Another project being pushed further into the future is the children’s barnyard improvements.

Stemper said the area is outgrowing its space. The hope is to expand the area with a new facility to showcase the animals and educate children and families on agriculture.

“The primary focus of the county fair is to educate,” Stemper said. “As soon as we move away from that, we lose our focus, so we want to improve that area when we feasibly can, to give families something new to experience and attract more fairgoers.”

In deciding which projects to move forward with, safety was the primary concern. If the tar is uneven and full of potholes, they want to ensure that is fixed to prevent tripping.

“All large projects we had in mind are probably on hold, simply because the income is not there this year,” Scapanski said. “We are looking at the basics to sail through (the COVID-19 pandemic) and pick up once things turn around.”

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Fall preparation continues

District to announce plan Aug. 10

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Creating a plan for the 202021 school year is underway for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. Superintendent Brad Bergstrom reported updates to the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board at the July 20 remote meeting regarding the matter.

The district sent out a survey July 18 to district families and staff regarding plans for in-person, hybrid and distance learning models. Over 2,700 responses were received by Monday’s meeting.

Bergstrom plans to make an announcement regarding the fall school year Aug. 10, following state guidance which is slated to be released the week of July 27.

“COVID-19 has taught us if you go too quickly, all the sudden you need to backpedal because things changed,” Bergstrom said. “We want to present the plan in a timely fashion and hopefully not have to change it.”

Sauk Rapids-Rice begins the school year Sept. 8.

Bergstrom is confident the timeline will allow families time to prepare for whichever format is necessary.

Bergstrom also said the district will have a distance learning plan in place should the transition to that model be required in a quick manner.

In other board news: – The Mississippi Heights Elementary School parking lot project continues and is on schedule.

Irrigators Association of Minnesota announces field day Hammer Farms invites legislators to experience irrigation BECKER – Irrigators Association of Minnesota is hosting an irrigation field day Aug. 4. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the farm of Tom Hammer, 15002 Highway 10, Becker.

Lunch will be served at noon.

Attendees are invited to learn about irrigation and to receive information on the economic implications, conservation practices and production benefits of irrigation in Minnesota.

Additionally, they will see presentations from scientists, researchers and industry experts regarding soil health, pest management, irrigation

best practices and public policy.

IAM Members of the House and Senate as well as state Aug. 4 irrigation officials and staff are field day speakers expected to be in – Dr. Carl Rosen, University of Minnesota attendance.

Department of Soil, Water and Climate on nutrient Social distancing management for crop production. will be main– Dr. Ian MacRae, University of Minnesota tained; face entomologist on integrated pest management, landscape mask wearing is ecology and population dynamics. recommended.

– Dr. Vasudha Sharma, University of Minnesota For more assistant professor on irrigation water management with information on a goal of addressing water quality at neighboring Sand the IAM field Plains Research Farm. day or becoming – Dr. Andy Robinson, University of Minnesota a member, contact Extension agronomist focused on potato production.

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BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – The city of Rice is set to receive over $100,000 in coronavirus relief funding this week, and staff is prepared to spend the amount during its allotted time. City clerk Julie Fandel gave an update at the Rice City Council meeting July 20.

Federal funds are being released through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to cities and counties across the United States. Rice will receive $101,785 to be spent on qualified items by Nov. 15 or returned to the county. The county has through Dec. 31 to use its funds after which time all are returned to the federal government.

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Fandel, police chief Ross Hamann and fire chief Scott Janski have reviewed the requirements and needs of the city to ensure purchases are made in taxpayers’ best interests.

A list of emergency medical and law enforcement equipment as well as an audio video recording system for council chambers are included on a wish-list of expenditures.

“The items on this are not just picked randomly,” Fandel said. “There’s thought behind it, and we didn’t put anything on the list that we thought was marginable. … Everything on this list was batted around between the three of us. We argued amongst each other what it would be, why it would be beneficial and how it would in long-term affect each department.”

The city has spent $4,183 thus far on disinfectants, and hazard and unemployment pay – which will be reimbursed with this relief bill. The council will approve additional expenditures, and bills will be paid directly from the city’s coronavirus fund. Fandel will need to report to the state, and said she will be keeping a file with the information for auditors.

Fandel stressed urgency in using the funds in order to ensure the city utilizes the extra funding but also because the rules on what expenditures may be approved could change.

“My suggestion would be for the council to think about this seriously be-

fore they put more restrictions on it,” Fandel said.

“I would not spend any of this money until it is in our account, which I assume will be in the next six to eight days.”

The council is slated to approve a resolution detailing spending at its next meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 3.

Items on the list that the city will wait to approve are iPad and cases for council members, hand sanitizer stations, a lap top and docking station, and sneeze guards.

In other council news: – Accepted the retirement of firefighter Joe Janski from the Rice Fire Department. Janski has served the city for 34 years.

– Mark Larson, owner of the Old Creamery Café, approached the council seeking guidance for whether or not to proceed with the annual arts and craft show. He wanted to be able to tell his vendors in advance of applying for a large gathering permit.

The council and police department did not support moving forward as planned and the event will be canceled. Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce announced July 17 that it was canceling its event.

– Three residents attended the city council meeting, voicing their concerns with the city’s storm water fee. The $3 per month fee was established in January following an ordinance change in December 2019 which was recommended to the

council by the planning commission.

Traci Aschenbrenner, who lives within city limits but does not use city water or sewer on her property, said she thought the property taxes she paid each year should cover costs. Ed Nodo, who is in the same situation, said the council could not charge a fee for a service that is not being provided. Nodo thought the amount should be levied.

The council and clerk explained to the residents that the storm water fee is to pay for items such as catch basins and street sweeping that cannot be paid from the water or sewer funds.

Mayor Brian Skroch said the council felt the fee needed to include every resident as residents who are not using utilities benefit from improved streets where the funds are used – whether adjacent to their properties or within the city where they may drive.

Aschenbrenner asked what would happen if the fee was not paid, and Fandel informed her that unpaid fees will appear on property taxes as an assessment.

Skroch reminded residents that the fee schedule is reviewed each year at the first council meeting in January.

The cities of Royalton and Osakis, which are of like populations, have $2 per month fees. Some cities are higher or lower and others adjust the fee based on the acreage.

NEWS/OBITUARIES

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Francis (Fran) H. Sauer

Francis (Fran) H. Sauer, age 69, of Sauk Rapids, died from complications of COPD July 17, 2020, at home, surrounded by all 13 members of his family.

When he talked about his obituary he said, “This is all it needs to say, I loved my wife, I loved my kids, I loved my grandkids”.

He was born Dec. 17, 1950, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Lawrence and Inez Sauer. He grew up moving around, attending a variety of schools because of his dad’s railroad career. He graduated from Staples High School in 1969.

Fran started his railroad career in 1968, working summers for the Northern Pacific Railroad.

In 1974, he reconnected with Kaye Schroeder, who had also attended Staples High School. They dated for six years and married June 7, 1980, living in Sauk Rapids ever since.

Fran spent many years playing town team basketball, softball with the St. Joe Men’s Softball League, bowling in the St. Cloud area, and in his later years, golfing with the St. Joe crew.

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The Rice Firefighters Association, represented by Steve Janski (left) and Mike Kampa (right), present Allen Voigt (second from left) and Joe Janski with a long-standing tradition of watches, commemorating their years of service to the Rice Fire Department and the surrounding community. Voigt has served over 20 years on RFD, and Joe Janski retired July 1 with 34 years of service.

Not pictured is Brad Vaillancourt who also received the over 20-year service award.

Francis (Fran) H. Sauer

Fran retired from the BNSF Signal Department in 2010. During his 42 years of railroad service, he was continuously elected to serve his fellow union members as their chairman of Local No. 154.

He started his retirement on his 60th birthday and soon after started a part-time job with Central Signal. During his retirement, he also spent time traveling to northern California with Kaye, golfing with Steve, coffee with the other railroad retirees, reading, and spoiling his six grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kaye, his children and their partners, Josie Sauer and Jesse Ponsness, Nicholas Sauer and Nicole Lieser, and Keely and Matt Lee, his beloved grandchildren, Simon Francis and Dominic Amanuel, Lincoln Jennifer,

Ruth Florence Gottschalk

Funeral services were 1 p.m. July 24, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Ruth F. Gottschalk, age 95, of Sauk Rapids, who died Tuesday at Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. The Rev. John Beck and the Rev. Paul Cloeter will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation was one hour prior to the services Friday at the church in Sauk Rapids.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Ruth Florence (Thurley) Gottschalk was born at home Aug. 24, 1924, to Arthur and Wilhemina (Fischer) Thurley in Winona, the youngest of seven children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin Lutheran Church of Winona. She started school at the age of 4 and graduated from Winona High School at the age of 16 as an honor student, enjoying school, sports and activities of all kinds.

During a Walther League youth gathering, where she was a cheerleader, she met a handsome basketball player, Elmer

Ruth Florence Gottschalk

Gottschalk from Rochester, and it was love at first sight.

They dated for five years.

World War II delayed their wedding day but finally on Sept. 28, 1946, they happily became husband and wife.

(They were just shy of 70 years of marriage when Elmer passed away Dec. 12, 2015.) Ruth graduated with honors from the Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, and was a lifetime member of that association. She also was a member of the Nurse Cadet Corp. in 1943-46. Ruth practiced nursing in all areas of medicine, but her primary areas were in surgical and obstetrics, including being an registered nurse for 10 years in the post-surgical floor at the St. Cloud Hospital. Ruth was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Sauk Rapids holding many church roles in the Ladies

and Tyler James, Theodore Norman, and Carly Kaye.

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Tom (Yvonne), Larry (Julie), Mike (Diane), Charlene, Jim (Peggy), Cheryl, John (Kris), Annette, and Mary Kay (Ron) Hirsch; his brother-in-law Keith Schroeder (Patrick Barnett), sister-in-law Kathy (Tim) Wilhelmson, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Inez Sauer, his step-mother, Rita Sauer, his brother and sister, Kathleen and Daniel, and his inlaws, Norm and Glorene Schroeder. He was also preceded in death by his canine companions, Harry, Sally and the “best dog in the world”, Fairway.

A COVID-socially responsible gathering will be from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 2, at Mill Stream Park in St. Joseph.

The family requests masks are worn. There will be a time of sharing memories of Fran at 2 p.m. Instead of flowers, please consider donating to Doctors without Borders, Boys Town or an environmental charity of your choice.

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Aid, the Human Care Committee, Sunday school teacher, and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League zone recording secretary. She volunteered at the Good Shepherd Community, Meals on Wheels and sewed quilts for the missions.

Survivors include her sons, Gary (Ann) of LaGrange, Illinois, Bruce (Jan) of Lakeville; daughter, Nancy (Kurt) Knettel of Melissa, Texas; daughter-in-law, Lorilyn of Minneapolis; 10 grandchildren, Andy (Erin), Stephanie (Dave), Lorissa (Matt), Michael (Megan), Jonathan (Stefanie), Rachel, Paul, and Jacob (Alex); and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; son, Stephen; brothers, Albert, Arthur, Robert, Freddy; sisters, Elsie Dorsch and Louise Livingston.

Ruth’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Moments Hospice and the staff of Good Shepherd.

Memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com

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Seed saving As our perennials and annuals bloom, their blooms slowly turn into seed pods. Watch these blooms, and save the seeds that you would like to grow again next year. Websites or reference books GREEN & GROWING may show you what IN BENTON COUNTY a specific plant’s BY LINDA G. TENNESON seeds will look like.

Generally, plant blooms turn into a seed pod which eventually opens and drops the seeds onto the ground. So, close observation of the plant will help in harvesting the seeds just before they drop.

For example, the annual ageratum, also known as the floss flower, has periwinkle blue blooms that look like tiny brushes. The blue portion of the bloom turns brown. Once this happens, hold an envelope under the bloom and brush the brown pieces into the envelope. Each of these tiny pieces will germinate next year. The Sweet William flower from the dianthus species has blooms that turn into trumpet shaped brown cones. If the cones are turned upside down and shaken, tiny black seeds will drop out. Marigold seed pods look like long narrow cylinders with closed ends.

As they dry, the top ends open and the seeds drop out. They look like small pieces of straw with a darker section on the bottom. Cosmos seeds are similar. If it is difficult to separate the seed pod from the actual seed, save the pod. When planted the following season, the pod will biodegrade, and the seeds inside will germinate. I have grown Bachelor buttons by planting the entire seed pod. Hollyhocks are the easiest seeds to harvest. The blooms turn into nickel sized seed pods which open when dry, and the seeds are large enough to see.

Some seeds such as the pansy make this transition very quickly and require frequent observation to catch the seeds before they drop or disburse on the wind. Pansy seed pods look like miniature pea pods. Once they are dry, they may be opened by squeezing, and the tiny seeds will drop out.

Tomatoes, peppers, beans and pea seeds are easy to save. Tomato seeds should be removed from the flesh; however, some gel will still be attached to the seeds. Keep them in a glass container with some water until the seeds sink. Pour off the water, rinse the seeds and dry them on paper towels. Pepper seeds may also be removed from the flesh and dried before storage. Peas and beans should stay on the plant until the pods are brown. Then remove them and allow them to further dry before storage. Keep your seeds in sealed glass containers with silica-gel desiccant packages to absorb any remaining moisture. I have also had success storing my seeds in paper envelopes. Label the container with the seed name and harvesting date. Many seeds remain viable for more than one year, so dating the seed package is useful. Seeds should be stored in cool, dry places. If they are stored in an airtight container, the refrigerator is a good location.

All plants will produce seeds; however, many perennial plants, such as daylilies, produce seeds that need to grow for several years before being big enough to bloom, so taking a division from the parent may be a faster way to obtain additional plants. Visit www. extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growingguides/saving-vegetable-seeds for detailed instructions on saving seeds and the possible results that may be obtained from growing seeds from self-pollinating, cross-pollinated, open-pollinated and hybrid plants. There are also instructions on how to treat seeds that may have become contaminated.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

EDITORIAL

Call ‘em in, not out

Loosening the language, dressing provocaover their temper or lust. Paul knew this tive, hanging out with underage drinkers, experand instructed older men to train the young imenting with smoking. These are preteen and men and older women to train the youngteenager common mishaps. The temptations of er women. We are to do this as Jesus did. most youth throughout the ages.

By breaking bread together. By sharing But what about watching scandalous movlife skills with eachother. By asking good ies and shows, drinking yourself drunk, sleeping questions and listening extremely well. around, gossiping and slandering? Also, youth’s We will not reach hearts by walking up temptations but many others as well. to someone, calling out their sin and teachWhat do we do when we see a youth or anying them a lesson. People tend to not open LIFE BY FAITH one leading a life of sin? Mind your own busi- BY MERCY NYGAARD up unless they see you really care. Time ness? Call them out on their sin? Both are pretty and trust are going to call people in. Now extreme. What if we tried a different approach, and in- is a great time to invest in those around you. We are stead of calling them out, we tried our darndest to call forced to wear masks in order to buy goods and services them in. and to utilize public places. We must go beyond the surJesus said, “Go and tell them all that I showed you.” face conversations and ask for more time to spend getJesus’ followers were to pick up their cross and fol- ting to know one another. Make it an informal setting. A low him all the way to their death. They were to put what walk down the sidewalk, a sit in the park, sorting clothes Jesus said and modeled as more important than anything or riding four wheelers.

Speak truth in love. Not like a principle or a scoldtheir friends or family members said and to model everything through love so all who looked at them knew ing parent. Reaching one person’s heart can change an where they were going and who they followed. So, we entire family tree. You never know how your obedience will bless someone else when you say yes to God by ought to do the same.

Titus breaks down gender specific discipleship be- saying no. Say yes and call ‘em in. God will make the cause men, as the lead pastor and shepherd of a flock, increase through your love and generosity as you ripen cannot teach young ladies what it is like to experience the environment for the Holy Spirit to work. menstrual cycles or hormone swings. Women cannot teach young men what it is like to tackle self-control

Information for the coming weeks

As July progresses, it is not uncommon for planning for all three scenarios as directed by families to begin planning for the new school MDE. Our intention is to roll out our plan to year. Shopping for school supplies and clothes families the week of Aug. 10. A reminder that are just two of the many traditions associated school does not start until Sept. 8 this year, with a new school year being just around the which gives families about a month to plan. corner. COVID-19 has impacted many things Please note, the district will have a diswe normally do, and these back-to-school tratance learning plan in place even if the govditions are just a couple. Instead of thinking ernor says schools can have students come about getting together with friends we have not back fully or in a hybrid model. The district seen all summer, we are wondering if we will understands family member or student health SAUK RAPIDS-RICE conditions may prevent them from attending in even be at school to see them this fall.

SCHOOL DISTRICT I hope to share relevant information in- SUPERINTENDENT person. cluding the three plans every school district The question has been asked: If the govBY BRADLEY D. must build for the upcoming school year as ernor is announcing which model schools will BERGSTROM well as a timeline of important dates to keep be using in late July, why is Sauk Rapids-Rice in mind as September approaches. Woven through these waiting until the week of Aug. 10 to communicate its topics, I will provide the reasoning for what is being done. plan? There are several reasons for this.

COVID-19 caused in-person learning to come to a First, the governor is not building a plan but instead halt in March. In a matter of eight days, districts were is sharing what plan will be implemented. Districts need asked to build a 21st century educational system. Distance as much time as possible to develop the plan to ensure it learning was developed by every district across the state, is meeting MDE’s recommendations and requirements as and it was how the 2019-20 school year was completed. well as the needs of our staff and students.

While there was a lot of hard work put into these plans, Second, there are many details that cannot be finalconsensus from families around the state indicated that ized until we know which plan we will be asked to use and distance learning for all was not the ideal, and there was what the parameters are. For example, what are the paa desire to see if we could bring students and staff back rameters for bus capacity? Is it 50% capacity or is it 11 to together in school in a safe manner.

13 students? Transportation will look different amid COIn June, Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Depart- VID-19, and the district will need time to develop what ment of Education instructed all school districts to build transportation routes might look like. three plans for educating students – an all students back Finally, COVID-19 has taught us that change is a conin school plan, a hybrid plan and a distance learning plan. stant we are all living with. However, as a district, we do Each plan is to be developed by districts across the state, not want to announce a plan to our families only to have it taking into consideration a series of requirements and change several weeks later. And, while this is a very real recommendations from MDE. Districts were told to be possibility, by waiting until the week of Aug. 10 (approxiprepared to use all three models throughout the 2020-21 mately one month from the start of school), there is less school year. The reason districts are being asked to build chance this could happen. three plans is to ensure they are able to provide continuous It is my hope you will find this information helpful in education to students throughout the year depending on understanding what we as a district are being asked to do how COVID-19 transmission is trending. The key com- and why we are taking the approach we are. Know that ponent to each of the plans is to provide a safe way to in the coming days and weeks, we will ramp up our comeducate students and at the same time slow the spread of munication to share our planning process and progress as the virus. well as to answer important questions.

What sounds easy on paper is actually complex.

Thank you for taking the time to read this informaThe Sauk Rapids-Rice School District has been busy tion, stay well and go Storm!

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SALUTE TO AREA BUSINESSES Building Community Through The Ages

No completion without community

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The staff at Manea’s Meats gathers outside their facility July 15 in Sauk Rapids. What was once a small startup by Rolando Castellanos and Don Manea is now a distinguished presence in downtown Sauk Rapids, home to 58 employees.

Manea’s Meats celebrates 45 years of business in Sauk Rapids

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Rolando Castellanos arrived in America with nothing but a dime and the clothes on his body, but the Cuban immigrant was ready to carve out a new life in his new home.

Over four decades later, Castellanos’ impact still remains ever-present at Manea’s Meats, the meat market he started alongside Sauk Rapids native, Don Manea. The business marked its 45th year of existence in May. “To look at what we started with – which was zero – to look at what we have built and what is running here now, it’s astounding,” Don said. “I come by

and I look and go, ‘Wow, this is really our plant.’”

While the progress Manea’s Meats has seen has been nothing short of a Cinderella story, Don and his wife, Alina, along with fellow co-owners, Juan and Marion Castellanos, are quick to point out just how vital the business’s strong community footing has been.

They provide food choices at the Benton County Fair, Sauk Rapids Food Fest and several other large-scale gatherings, and in March, following the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, they served and delivered free lunches to area children and families.

Sauk Rapids residents have been important to their success.

“We’re here for 45 years because of the community,” said Kelly Baumann, sales and marketing manager. “Their (Manea’s) philosophy is if it weren’t for this community, they wouldn’t be here.”

That philosophy has held strong, all the way through Manea’s Meats’ humble roots. The Manea and Castellanos families worked together to start a meat business in 1975 based around authentic Cuban recipes. Rolando, a former slaughterhouse owner, served as the primary meat cutter for the aspiring business, whose spice-filled product distinguished itself from its competition of at least a dozen meat markets in the St. Cloud area. This uniqueness sparked the need for balance, as Manea’s worked to

retain their Cuban identity while aligning with their environment.

“The seasoning was a little stronger than what they were using here, so we had to step down our spices two or three times to get it to where the people were accustomed to what we were making,” Don said.

Gaining a footing within the central Minnesota town would take more adjustments than altering recipes; Manea’s Meats would need to increase their variety and production of meat products. The meat market has an old saying of ‘Our wurst is our best,’ to describe their signature bratwurst.

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When the family-owned company began, they created 25 pounds of bratwurst for distribution every week. Now, that weekly average hovers around 40,000.

Overall, Manea’s Meats product diversity has skyrocketed over their 45 years. They are responsible for over 180 meat selections, which are then sent to nine states ranging from Wyoming in the west to Pennsylvania in the east.

“We’re almost to the point of you name it, we’re making it, for someone, somewhere,” Baumann said.

The downtown centerpiece maintains a homely atmosphere, but the meat market is no longer simply a small-time family business like it was in its formative years. The business is now responsible for sales, processing, ready-to-eat production and even private label. It is a busy process, but distributing their meats elsewhere has helped for reach.

“Our niche is to be a processor to a customer’s needs,” Baumann said.

This niche encompasses more than distribution. Manea’s Meats has maintained a reliable, loyal customer base over the years, but they are also looking to bring in youthful clientele as the

Manea and Castellanos families look toward the next generation.

“We’ve definitely changed who we’re trying to target,” said Sofia Radzak, sales and marketing assistant and Don’s niece. “We have a lot younger of an audience that’s looking for fresh products that we make here.

It’s more appealing to a younger audience, which we have had to adjust over the years.”

What has helped the longtime meat processor is its familiar presence. Manea’s Meats moved to Second Avenue in 2007, after the Sauk Rapids Regional Bridge project forced them to move from their previous location on Benton Drive. The prospect of having to move was difficult; Rolando had already been forced to close his slaughterhouse and most of his farm during Fidel Castro’s regime in Cuba. However, their new location has been proved fruitful, and Manea’s has no plans of moving anytime soon.

Manea’s Meats is consistent, even amidst changes in recipe, style, location and even employees. What was once a two-man effort has developed into a 58-person staff, and yet, they are all like family. Manea’s ownership hosted a pig roast July 15 as a thank-you to their employees, who receive a free lunch every day.

Don estimates their shop is at 80% capacity, creating the consideration for expansion, though nothing is in the

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Owners Alina Manea (from left), Don Manea, Marion Castellanos and Juan Castellanos stand outside Manea’s Meats July 15 in Sauk Rapids. Manea’s Meats reached its 45th year of existence in May, a testament to its continued presence within the Sauk Rapids community.

works as of yet. For now, Manea’s said. “It’s a great thing, as far as what’s Meats is looking forward to a contin- next. How are we going to keep things ued future in food service, thanks to exciting?” the community they love.

“It’s ever-changing,” Baumann

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97 Years GILMAN CO-OP CREAMERY

9920 115th St. N.E. • Gilman, MN 320-387-2770 Established 1923 www.gilmancreamery.com

96 Years

Benton County Historical Society

PHILLIPS MECHANICAL / ROL AIR PLUMBING & HEATING 1121 Lincoln Ave • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-251-1391 Established 1924 www.rolairrepair.com

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Little Falls • Royalton • Rice • Bowlus 320-393-4200 Established 1927 www.pinecountrybank.com

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240 Main St. • Foley, MN 320-968-6291 Established 1932 www.foleylumber.com

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PINE COUNTRY BANK

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BURSKI EXCAVATING, INC.

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Established 1963 www.freds-plumbing.com

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SALUTE TO BUSINESS

SALUTE TO AREA BUSINESSES Building Community Through The Ages

45 Years MANEA’S MEATS

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45 Years RON’S CABINETS, INC. 380 Industrial Blvd. E. Sauk Rapids, MN 320-252-7667 Established 1975 www.ronscabinets.com

Main Street Sauk Rapids, 1964

43 Years

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1310 2nd St. N. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-255-1911 Established 1978 www.hallerrealtyhomes.com

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108 2nd Ave. S. • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-252-1303 Established June 1, 1988

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Page 12 | SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD BENTON COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 478 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL BENTON COUNTY ZONING MAP WHEREAS, an application has been made pursuant to Sections 11.9 and 7.6 of the Benton County Development Code to rezone the property described herein from the B-1 Business District to the R-3, Single Family Residence District; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the subject property, Phase 2, LLC, has submitted a rezoning request for the subject property; and, WHEREAS, on June 23rd and 27th, 2020, and July 7th and 11th, 2020, Notice of Public Hearings to rezone the site and amend the Benton County Zoning Map was published in the official newspapers and mailed to the governing bodies of all towns and municipalities located within two miles of the effected property within Benton County; and, WHEREAS, public hearings regarding said proposal have been conducted by the Benton County Planning Commission and the Benton County Board of Commissioners on July 9, 2020 and July 21, 2020; and, WHEREAS, the Benton County Board of Commissioners find that the rezoning of the property described herein comports with the Benton County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and is appropriate.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Sections 11.9 and 7.6 of the Benton County Development Code, the official Benton County Zoning Map is hereby amended to reflect that the following described property is zoned R-3 as follows: From the B-1 Business District to the R-3, Single Family Residence District; Lot 11, Block 1, The Cove, Watab Township. Containing 3.88 acres.

Approved and adopted by the Board of Commissioners this 21st day of July, 2020.

Upon enactment, this ordinance shall be effective upon the date of its publication as provided by law.

Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-30-1B

AERIAL SPRAYING NOTICE Notice of Aerial spraying to take place at: Spohn, Quistorff & West Union Wildlife Management Areas in Todd County (T127-R35-S4, 5 & 9) Herbicide labeled for aquatic use will be used to control hybrid cattail. The purpose of this treatment is to improve waterfowl habitat. Aerial spraying to occur August 10 - August 31, 2020. All affected public access points will be posted at time of treatment.

Comments or questions can be directed to: DNR LITTLE FALLS AREA WILDLIFE OFFICE 16543 Haven Rd Little Falls, 56345 320-232-1066 R-30-1B

Public Notice OF TEST OF AUTOMARK VOTING SYSTEM Notice is hereby given that a test and demonstration of the AutoMark voting system for the Township of Watab, Cities of Rice and Foley, will be held at 10:00 AM, and the Townships of Maywood, Glendorado and Alberta will be held at 2:00 PM, in the Old Highway Building-321 6th Ave Foley, MN, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

Notice is hereby given that a test and demonstration of the AutoMark voting system for the Townships of Gilmanton, Graham, Minden and Mayhew Lake, will be held at 10:00 AM, and the Townships of Granite Ledge, St. George and Sauk Rapids will be held at 2:00 PM, in the Old Highway Building-321 6th Ave Foley, MN, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Notice is hereby given that a test and demonstration of the AutoMark voting system for The City of Sauk Rapids Precincts 1 through 5, Will be held at 10:00 AM, at the Sauk Rapids Government Center-250 Summit Ave N Sauk Rapids, MN, on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Political Parties, Candidates, Local Election Officials and Members of the Public at large are welcome to attend, ask questions and/or observe the procedures.

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 7, 2020 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 7, 2020 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Warren Peschl, Jake Bauerly, Steve Heinen, Ed Popp and Spencer Buerkle present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Heinen unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

No one spoke under Open Forum.

Bauerly/Popp unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2020 as written; 2) approve Purchase Money Security Agreement for S.C.O.R.E. Grant—Tri- County Organics—for the purchase of one Bobcat RG72 72-inch root grapple, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 3) approve 2020-2021 State of MN Department of Corrections Work Release Agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Employee recognition awards were presented to Chris Goebel and David Michels from the I.T. department for providing outstanding customer service and commitment to county staff during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Board members thanked Goebel and Michels for their dedication and service to Benton County, with Chair Buerkle commenting “...I want to personally thank all of you in your department...I think you’ve all done a great job over and above the call of duty...you are a real credit to our county...”

The next item on the agenda was a public hearing to consider a minor final plat entitled “Benton Bluff”, located in Granite Ledge Township, submitted by Trilogy Properties of MN, LLC. Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, explained that the request is to plat four single family lots with each lot being approximately 9.7 acres in size; one of the lots has an existing home on it and there will be two access points for the four lots. Achman noted that she has received several comments from property owners in that area—concerns with that development at that intensity of a use and with the additional traffic on that road (these concerns were presented at the Planning Commission meeting). She pointed out that Granite Ledge Township is allowed eight houses per 40 acres, so this request is only half of the permitted density; Granite Ledge Township has approved the preliminary plat. Speaking in support of the request was Craig Wensmann from Bogart Pederson & Associates, Inc. (13076 – 1st Street, Becker), the surveyor representing the landowner. The public hearing was opened at 9:11 AM. With no one wishing to address the County Board, the public hearing was closed at 9:12 AM. Peschl reported on several comments received by the Planning Commission; the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Bauerly questioned the distance between these homes and the potential granite quarry; he also inquired if well testing has been done to determine if there could be issues. Popp stated his belief that this request for development is not unusual to this area. Popp/Peschl unanimous to approve the final plat of “Benton Bluff” and authorize the Chair to sign the final plat.

Department of Development Update: 1) Permit numbers—January through June 2020 as compared to last year—general building permits up by 20; houses up by 10; accessory structures up by 12; additions up by 14; ag buildings remain steady; home values have increased by about $25,000. 2) June 27th Amnesty Day--about 550 vehicles participated; the processing of items was slow due to the pandemic plan in place for the hauler and staff. 3) Census numbers—MN is at a 71.3% response rate; Benton County is at a 73.5% response rate. 4) Boundary Commission—judge has approved the boundary commission plat for Watab Township; surveyor must now finalize the plat, set judicial landmarks, judge must approve the final order on the plat; about another 30-day process; November 30, 2020 is the deadline to finalize and certify special assessments; and 5) Geronimo Energy—project just south of Royalton; are making some design changes to move a substation three miles to the northwest due to the potential “flicker” that might be at the Langola substation; looking at spring 2021 approval with late summer build.

Troy Heck, County Sheriff, explained that, on June 17th, the Minnesota Department of Corrections inspected

the Benton County Jail for compliance with DOC rules; Benton County’s facility earned a 100% compliance rating following the inspection (as they have many times in the past). He commented “...I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate all the work that staff do and what an excellent job they do for Benton County to keep Benton County safe...” Heck stated that the inspector did take note of the fact that the intake unit could use some redesign and recommended that Benton County begin planning for needed upgrades to the facility. He reported that the current inmate count is between 30-40 inmates per day; he anticipates slowly increasing inmate numbers in a “controlled” manner due to COVID-19.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:27 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:30 AM. George Fiedler, Veteran Service Officer, explained that the grant program through the MN Department of Veteran Affairs, now provides an annual base grant to all 87 counties of $7,500; in addition to the base grant, each county gets additional money based on the veteran population in their county—for Benton County, the veteran population is cited as 2,924 so Benton County will get an additional $2,500. Fiedler stated his recommendation to use the grant funds for a new veterans’ information management system; other potential uses are marketing, travel expenses, and training. Bauerly/Heinen unanimous to approve Resolution 2020-#26, accepting $10,000 in grant funding from the State of Minnesota, to be used on veteran services activities, and authorize the Chair to sign.

The next item on the agenda was Board consideration of a project contract with McDowall Company for replacement of the roof over the Annex and Administration areas of the Government Center and the lower roof covering the office and lobby portions of the Sheriff’s Office and Jail.

Jim Whitcomb, Property Management Director, explained that Benton County received a bid from McDowall Company through Sourcewell; this is a multi-year project and funding is budgeted in the capital improvement plan. Whitcomb referenced the memo from the County Attorney indicating contract deficiencies to be considered; the contractor has $1 million in liability coverage while the county would like the statutory maximum liability amount of $1.5 million—however; the contractor does have $2 million of general coverage under their “commercial general liability” to cover deficiencies. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the project contract with McDowall Company and authorize the Chair to sign.

Monty Headley, County Administrator, requested Board consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with Stearns County regarding the operation and development of the Mississippi River Park Complex. He stated that the MOU was drafted by Stearns County upon the request of the Greater MN Parks and Trails Commission, as part of the Commission’s consideration of the application for regional park designation. Headley explained that the MOU states that the counties will cooperatively develop and manage their respective parks; it does not commit Benton County to making improvements, nor does it require the approval of Stearns County to make (or not make) improvements. Popp inquired what the future will look like in terms of grant applications; Headley will research that issue. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Stearns County, and authorize the Chair to sign.

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

No Commissioner Concerns were noted.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: July 13, Federal CARES Funding/Human Services Organizational Staffing Issues; July 14, Benton SWCD One Watershed One Plan; August 4, Employee Years of Service Award Recognition; and August 10-12, Budget Presentations.

Bauerly/Heinen unanimous to adjourn at 9:58 AM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-30-1B

*Notice of Public Hearing* The Benton County Ditch Authority will conduct a Public Hearing on August 18, 2020 starting at 10:00 in the Benton County Boardroom located at 531 Dewey Street, Foley MN. The Public Hearing is in regards to County Ditch No. 14 located in sections 2, 3, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, and 26 of Maywood Township (T37N R28W). The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment in regards to Engineer’s Report to re-establish the Drainage System records.

A copy of the Engineer’s Report is on File at the Benton County Public Works and can be viewed at 7752 Highway 25 NE Foley, MN. The report is also available on the Benton County Website at https://www.co.benton.mn.us/634/CountyDitch-14 Additionally the Benton County Ditch Authority will conduct a Public Hearing on August 18, 2020 starting at 10:30 in the Benton County Boardroom located at 531 Dewey Street, Foley MN. Regarding the same County Ditch, this public hearing is to receive public comment and to consider

whether or not to order the Redetermination of Benefits and damages pursuant Minn. Stat. § 103E.351, subd. 1(a).

The Drainage Authority may order a redetermination of benefits if it judges that the benefitted lands or damaged lands have changed since the last redetermination, or if benefits and damages do not reflect present-day land values.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, you may submit comments in writing. However, to be read into the permanent record the comments must be received by the AuditorTreasurer’s office before the published date and time of the Hearing.

Written comments may be mailed to: Benton County Auditor-Treasurer Attn: County Ditch #6 Comments 531 Dewey St, P.O. Box 129 Foley, MN 56329 Please contact Public Works Director, Chris Byrd with any questions. He can be reached at (320)968-5051.

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

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PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 24049 County Rd 7, St. Augusta, MN 56301 USA. NAMEHOLDER(S): Naomi Elgard, 24049 County Rd 7, St. Augusta, MN 56301.

(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 fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Naomi Elgard 06/25/2020

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ST. PAUL – A warning for violating government orders has been sent to a popular Sauk Rapids bar and live music venue.

Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division for being in violation of Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency executive order 20-74. The establishment is one of 14 in the state to receive the warning.

According to a press release, AGED and law enforcement partners spent two weeks surveilling 919 Minnesota restaurants and bars looking for violations such as employees violating mask requirements, adherence to social distancing with tables less than 6 feet apart and establishments serving to more than 50% capacity. Businesses which violated all three areas of emphasis were notified the violations could lead to fines or loss of an establishment liquor license.

Investigators also found many customers violating the order’s seating guidelines. Under EO-74, seating is limited to four people at each table or six for immediate family members. Establishments reported many customers moving tables or seats together to allow for larger groups in one area.

In addition to the warning letters, investigators spent time educating establishments that violated one or two of the points of emphasis. The majority of the violations included employees failing to wear masks.

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Rollie’s announced via its Facebook page July 18 that it would no longer host indoor live music at this time but that outdoor shows remained scheduled.

Following Walz’s mandate on masks, Rollie’s has asked all patrons to comply.

Sauk Rapids man arrested on multiple charges ST. CLOUD – A Sauk Rapids man is being held at the Benton County Jail after probation violations.

Brandon Clement, 28, was arrested on felony charges July 15, released from jail, and arrested on additional felony charges July 22.

Clement was charged in November 2019 with felony fifth degree drug possession dating back to March of that year.

Clement is facing news charges of one felony count of illegally possessing a firearm, two felony counts fifth degree drug possession, one felony count fleeing a peace officer and a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence.

According to criminal complaints, Clement was found attempting to gain access to a St. Cloud apartment building in which he did not live July 15. Law enforcement located a digital scale, handgun, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his belongings.

On July 21, a Stearns County sheriff deputy attempted to stop Clement from riding a moped on a passenger bridge in St. Cloud. Clement crashed, fled on foot and was stopped and detained.

In this incident, law enforcement located methamphetamine. Clement admitted to consuming methamphetamine prior to the incident. A field sobriety test was initiated, and a blood test was taken at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Motorcyclist injured at Halfway Crossing ST. CLOUD – A 57-year-old Lino Lakes man was injured June 19 while traveling east on Highway 10 near Halfway Crossing in Langola Township.

John Weiss suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for his injuries. Weiss was wearing a helmet.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Weiss was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle

near 155th Street Northwest shortly before 5 p.m. when a camper pulled out in front of him. Weiss and his motorcycle crashed into the motorhome. The driver of the motorhome, 17-year-old Rachel Solberg of Monticello, nor her five passengers were injured. Solberg was accompanied by Doug White, 57, Lisa White, 54, Claire Solberg, 19, Keegan Rosenlund, 17, and Michael Barrera, 17.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Department and Rice Fire Department assisted at the scene.

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Sauk Rapids Police Department July 14 1056 hours: Officers moved a disabled motorcycle from the roadway in the 1100 block of Benton Drive North to the sidewalk. The registered owner could not be reached.

July 16 0153 hours: Officers located a bike with lights on it on the 500 block of Benton Drive North.

Officers searched the area but did not find anyone.

They made sure the building was secure and left the scene.

July 19 0429 hours: Officers assisted St. Cloud police with a disorderly female throwing rocks at a building on the 100 block of Seventh Avenue Southeast in St. Cloud. Female was given a ride home to her apartment.

Incidents: 25 various calls, 16 suspicious activity reports, 12 traffic stops, 11 assists, 10 medical calls, 8 property, 8 driving, 6 civil complaints, 4 alarms, 4 disturbances, 4 thefts, 4 welfare checks, 4 disorderly conducts, 3 drunk, 3 harassments, 3 frauds, 3 violation court orders, 2 child, 2 911, 2 missing persons, 2 disputes, 2 dvs, 2 ordinance violations and 2 guns.

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DISTRICT TECHNICIAN The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring a District Technician.

The Technician will work one on one with individuals providing support to install conservation practices to land in Benton County.

To apply submit an employment application and resume to Benton SWCD, 14 2nd Ave W. Foley, MN 56329 by 1:00 pm, Thursday, August 6th. Application materials and a full position description can be found on the Benton SWCD website at www.soilandwater.org or at our office.

Individuals needing reasonable accommodations to complete an application or attend an interview should contact Gerry Maciej, District Manager at (320) 968-5300, ext. 3 for arrangements. Benton SWCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Twins finalize rotation prior to opening day

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Brandon Bokelman (center) covers second base with Landon Lunser (left) as Sartell-St. Stephen runner Dylan Gerdes attempts a slide July 21 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. Gerdes was safe at second.

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With MLB opening day upon us, the Minnesota Twins were forced to make tough decisions regarding their starting pitching.

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BY ANDY THAYER Twins have set a traditional five-man rotation. Jose Berrios, Jake Odorizzi, Rich Hill, Kenta Maeda and Homer Bailey are all experienced starters who are capable of pitching deep into ballgames, and the Twins are diving into the abbreviated season with the mindset that their veteran starters will not have many restrictions.

According to pitching coach Wes Johnson, “If our guys are going well, we’re not going to have any apprehension about throwing them out there for 100 pitches right out of the chute.” This oldschool approach is interesting coming from one of the most progressive coaching staffs in baseball, but I trust Johnson and manager Rocco Baldelli know what they are doing. In this shortened season, their pitchers are going to throw roughly 63% less innings, and therefore, it makes sense the Twins seem willing to ride their starters a little harder this year if they are pitching well.

The acquisition of Hill, Maeda and Bailey also affords the Twins a ton of starting pitching depth.

Guys like Randy Dobnak (who started a playoff game for the team last season), Devin Smeltzer and Lewis Thorpe become valuable swingmen who can go multiple innings out of the bullpen or make spot starts. Usually, the pitchers in those roles are less talented pitchers who are essentially relegated to mop up duty, but that is not the case with guys like Dobnak and Smeltzer, who established last year that they are reliable pitchers at the big-league level.

The margin for error in a 60-game season is razor thin, and the Twins are not going to tolerate subpar performance from any of their starters. If one of the five pitchers in the starting rotation scuffles or suffers an injury, I suspect Dobnak will transition into the rotation quickly. Bailey, in particular, is likely to have a short leash. While Bailey had a solid 2019 season in Oakland with a 4.30 ERA, 3.65 FIP, and league-average 100 ERA+, his stuff has diminished with age, and his arrow-straight fastball got annihilated by Willson Contreras and Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs in Wednesday’s exhibition game.

He does not strike guys out and does not induce grounders, so he has to rely on location and changing speeds to keep hitters off balance. For a team with World Series aspirations, the Twins probably are not going to tolerate too many patented four innings, two strikeouts, five earned runs starts from Bailey before they make the move to Dobnak.

The Twins have one of the best bullpens in baseball, and with the roster sizes increased, expect the team to pull the plug on starters quickly if they are not pitching well.

“With an expanded bullpen, you’re more apt to go to your pen early, because you’ve got the weapons there and you’ve got the bodies,” Johnson said.

The Twins cannot afford to mess around with a struggling starter and let him take his lumps, which would result in basically punting a game. Because this season is a 60-game sprint, every game is 2.7 times as important as a single game in a normal season. By having a quick hook and reducing workloads on days where the starters are not sharp, the Twins are hopeful they will ride their starters deep into ballgames when they are pitching well.

The Twins do not have the same elite front-line starting pitching that the other contending teams in the American League have, but their rotation depth and strong bullpen should help offset that disparity.

The Twins have eight pitchers who should take the ball every fifth day and give the team a chance to win. In a season with a ton of uncertainty, that rotation depth is going to prove invaluable.

League season.

On Tuesday, they once again pulled together a spirited comeback, scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to drag the contest to extra innings.

Unfortunately for the Storm, they could not steal away a win, falling 5-4 to Sartell-St. Stephen July 21 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids.

“I thought overall, we played decently well,” said Kade Patterson, coach of the SRR U18 team. “We were slow coming out of the gates; that’s what it’s been, and it’s something we’re working on. We came back in the fourth

inning and really played baseball that was competitive.”

Pitching stole the show in the early innings.

SRR starting pitcher Alex Harren struck out the side in the first inning and navigated through a bases-loaded threat in the second inning, completing the first three frames unscathed.

However, the fourth inning brought trouble for the Storm. Sartell-St. Stephen suddenly caught up to Harren’s pitches, collecting four hits and two walks in their first six atbats on their way to three runs in fast succession.

Suddenly, SRR faced their first deficit of the day with their lineup slumping.

They had failed to score a run in 10 straight innings.

“We knew going into the game that Sartell was going to score some runs, and we knew we would have to score runs to beat them,” Patterson said. “It was just a moment of, ‘Alright, here we go. It’s our turn now.’”

Brady Pesta was

quick to break that scoreless streak, smacking a clutch, two-out RBI double to bring the Storm within two.

Brandon Bokelman entered the game in relief to begin the fifth inning and quickly established a rhythm, allowing just two baserunners in his first three innings on the mound. With Sartell-St. Stephen failing to build a cushion, the door was left open for the Storm to come back.

And come back, they did. Bokelman led off the rally with a leadoff walk, Derek Durant reached on an error and Noah Jensen was hit by a pitch, leading to a bases-loaded walk by Landon Lunser and Nik Neeser’s two-run double.

“The momentum shifted towards us, and we started doing things aggressively that went well,” Patterson said. “That was big in allowing our guys to go out and play with confidence to get three runs across.”

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from page 14 While SRR suddenly found themselves one solid swing of the bat away from another walk-off win, they failed to cash in after Sartell-St. Stephen retired the next three Storm batters. After managing to survive an almost-disastrous seventh inning, the visiting rivals finally solved Bokelman, courtesy of a hit-by-pitch and an RBI double. Just a half-inning after the Storm finally evened the scoreboard, Sartell-St. Stephen had seized the advantage.

Connor Hemker made his way aboard on an interference call in the Storm’s half of the inning, but Sauk Rapids-Rice could not find that crucial run, falling in extra innings.

“We have to continue to work hard, show up and play,” Patterson said.

“It would be huge for our guys to get a lead and play with the lead.”

The Storm hosted Foley July 23, their second matchup against the

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Noah Jensen tosses a throw to the pitcher July 21 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. The SRR Storm U18 team fought hard but could not defeat Sartell-St. Stephen in a 5-4 extra innings loss.

Falcons this season. They will face the Tech-Apollo U18 team at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids.

“The St. Cloud area has a lot of good baseball players, so I’m excited to see what they can do,” Patterson said. “We won in the first matchup, so they will have a desire to come back and do the same to us. I’m expecting a good game.”

Cathedral 7, SRR 0 The SRR U18 team’s skyward momentum following a memorable 1211 comeback win came to a screeching halt against the Cathedral Chutes.

Chutes leadoff hitter Ryan Janzen tallied three hits and three runs while Cathedral starter Andrew Weisser shut down the Storm offense in a 7-0 victory July 16 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids.

Weisser completed seven full innings of work, rarely finding many high-pressure situations. Sauk RapidsRice leadoff man Hemker drilled a single to open the game, but the Storm failed to find more than one baserunner aboard until the final frame.

Cathedral managed to ink out five runs against SRR starting pitcher Harren, including three straight hits to begin the bottom half of the first inning. They repeated their

D e r e k Durant delivers a throw across the diamond July 21 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. Durant and the Storm managed a thrilling seventh-inning comeback only to fall in extra innings to Sartell-St. Stephen.

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success in the second inning, with Shane Corbett reaching on a two-out single before stealing a base and scoring on a single from Janzen.

Harren battled through four hard-fought frames, striking out four.

Lunser demonstrated impressive poise in relief, picking up four Ks and allowing just one run on three hits.

C o n n o r Hemker lines a base hit July 21 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. Hemker and the Storm lineup struggled early on but managed to send the game to extras with a seventh-inning rally.

Pulse on People

Students earn degrees

ST. PAUL – Foley residents Megan Dahlstrom and Riley Johnson earned bachelor’s degrees from Bethel University in St. Paul following spring semester.

Dahlstrom, child of Dean and Nancy Dahlstrom, earned a degree in nursing.

Johnson, child of Scott and Carla Johnson, earned a degree in elementary education, grades kindergarten through sixth.

Students awarded scholarships

MOORHEAD – Lauren Liebel, child of Leigh and Pamela Liebl of Clear Lake, has been awarded a scholarship to attend Concordia College in Moorhead.

Liebl is a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate.

Camden Patterson, child of Doug and Kristi Patterson of Sauk Rapids, has received a $2,000 Minnesota State University Moorhead Elementary Education Scholarship. Patterson is studying elementary education and Spanish education.

Students named to academic honor lists

BEMIDJI – Rice resident Kirsten Petron and Sauk Rapids residents Megan Ackerman and Jordan Baron were named to the dean’s list at Bemidji State University in Bemidji for achieving a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99.

Rice residents Kaysi Florek, Danielle Schultz and Nathan Wollak as well as Sauk Rapids resident Rebekah Asp were named to the president’s list at Bemidji State University in Bemidji for achieving a 4.0 GPA. ST. PAUL – Rice residents Abigail Psyck and Luke Vannurden and Sauk Rapids residents Madeline Chopp, Kelsey Christensen, Grace Gama, Emma Gunderson, Anna Hasbrouck, Marissa Leeb, Jack Luukkonen, Katie Miller, Zoe Rogers, Gabriel Subramaniam and Landrie Walz have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for achieving a GPA of 3.66 or greater.

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HONORING 4-H

Alivia Pika

Parents: Brian and Heidi Pika, of Royalton Age: 16 4-H club: Graham Years in club: 11

Nicholas Sakry Parent: Konnie Sakry, of Sartell Age: 15 4-H club: St. Pat’s Years in club: 10

Tell us about your involvement in 4-H. I exhibit photography, Tell us about your involvement in 4-H. I am the club treasurer, and cake decorating and needle arts. I also show dairy steers. show projects in static, bicycle, computers, baking, fine arts, vegetable garden and fruit.

What is your favorite 4-H activity? Showing cattle. I like it because it is not like a regular sport. I love to be in the ring and handle What is your favorite 4-H activity? Vegetable garden. I have a my animal in front of the judge. It has given me a lot of confidence. lot of different vegetables – potato, bean, pea, beet and tomato. I am rewarded with the fruits of my labor. The more effort I put in, the Tell us about a memorable moment. I made a spur of the better my vegetables are in the end. moment decision to draw out a design for the auction plaque contest and won. I got a $100 prize and had my drawing showcased at Tell us about a memorable moment. Last year, I won a blue ribbon multiple fairs throughout the country. at the state fair in my computer project. I built my own computer and had a guide with it. I was very happy and joyful when I won.

Describe one of your favorite projects. My beef project. I love seeing the process of taking an untrained animal and being able to Describe one of your favorite projects. Building my computer. lead properly. I also enjoy seeing myself become a better showman It is the project with the biggest undertaking and takes the greatest year after year. amount of time. I spent a lot of time finding the right parts that would be compatible with each other, and there was a lot of troubleshooting What have you learned during your time in 4-H? I have learned and testing. the great qualities of leadership, problem solving and to take a challenge head on.

What have you learned during your time in 4-H? I have learned the value of teamwork and how to be a leader. As a leader, I have also Who is your 4-H mentor, and what did you learn from them? learned how to help the younger kids in our club when they do their Shannon Nelson. I have learned how to be a leader because of her. projects.

She knows how to push me out of my comfort zone in a good way.

Who is your 4-H mentor, and what did you learn from them?

My grandmother, Karen Sakry. She was in the same club and helped a lot of my aunts and uncles through 4-H, and she still helps with the club. She taught me how to be a 4-H member, what the expectations and structures are for meetings and everything in between.

Jayden Felchle

Parents: Chad and Rachael Felchle, of Sauk Rapids Age: 14 4-H club: Minden Years in club: 5

Tell us about your involvement in 4-H. I started my involvement in 4-H with the llama project, fine arts and photography.

What is your favorite 4-H activity? Showing my llama at the county and state fairs. You meet a lot of new people and get to bond with them and your animal.

Tell us about a memorable moment. Going to the county fair with my animal and getting grand champion in showmanship. It was really exciting, but for me it was not about the win as much as it was about having fun.

Describe one of your favorite projects. I really liked a painting I did of a sunflower on a canvas. The sunflower showed me that not everything is perfect and everything has its own little flaws.

What have you learned during your time in 4-H? New social skills, how to solve problems I may not know how to fix right away and a lot about animals, plants and farming.

Who is your 4-H mentor, and what did you learn from them?

Lauren Brion. She taught me how to have patience with my llama and how to never give up.

The 4-H motto: "To Make the Best Better."

The 4-H Club pledge: "I pledge ... My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service and My Health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world."

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