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Transportation tax funds entirety of 2021 road projects Revenue continues to outpace expectations

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – In June 2019, Benton County commissioners implemented a half-percent local option sales tax solely to aid in road and bridge improvements.

This year, the county spent $2.06 million on road construction projects, which was funded entirely by the transportation tax revenue.

“It’s a tax that’s being collected here and spent here in Benton County,” said Chris Byrd, Benton County public works director. “It’s not going into some statewide fund.”

On a $100 purchase, a half-percent sales tax adds 50 cents to the total at the bottom of a receipt. Of all sales tax activity in Benton County, the University of Minnesota Extension in 2016 found that 37% of collections were paid by people who live outside county borders.

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Microblading artist opens studio in Sauk Rapids

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Jessica Sparks left her corporate banking job 3.5 years ago to follow her passion for making women feel con dent, beautiful and empowered.

After furthering her education, she rebranded herself from a mortgage underwriter to a microblading artist.

“Microblading is just one way I have been able to ful ll my passion while also channeling my creativity,” said Sparks, who lives in Sartell.

On June 1, she opened SELF: The Beauty Studio in PHOTO BY ELLARRY PRENTICE downtown Sauk Rapids.

Jessica Sparks stands in her new beauty studio Aug. 23 in downtown Sauk Rapids. SELF:

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The Beauty Studio offers microblading, a semi-permanent tattoo of the eyebrows.

Walk Sauk Rapids event supports people with disabilities

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – On the last day of August, Jenny Svihel walked along the river and through the woods in Sauk Rapids to support people with disabilities.

The Arc Minnesota hosted the 21st Walk and Roll Aug. 31 at Sauk Rapids Municipal Park. The annual event aims to celebrate and promote awareness and

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Jenny Svihel celebrates crossing the finish line of the Walk and Roll Aug. 31 at Sauk Rapids Municipal Park. The 21st annual event, hosted by The Arc Minnesota Midstate region, raised awareness and promoted acceptance of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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acceptance of people with disabilities and to raise money for Arc’s Midstate region.

The event has been taking place in Sauk Rapids for more than a decade.

All funds raised remain local and help Arc Midstate continue to offer services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Benton, Morrison, Stearns and Todd counties.

The Arc Minnesota Midstate region embraces a future where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live a life they choose with hope, con dence and belonging. The nonpro t works to provide people it serves with educational and career opportunities and advocacy services.

“The Arc celebrates people of all abilities and the gifts and talents they can leverage in their communities,” said Georgann Rumsey, community coordinator for Arc’s Midstate region.

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POSTPONED: Sunday, Sept. 5 – Myrissa Smiles Suicide Awareness Walk. New date yet to be determined.

Svihel serves on Arc Midstate region’s advisory council and volunteers at several of its fundraising events throughout the year.

“I enjoy everything. Arc has helped me so much,” said Svihel, who lives in Sauk Rapids. “(Arc) gave me a better look at life.”

Arc helped Svihel nd her current home and a job.

“Even though I have a disability, (Arc) helps me know it’s OK to be different,” Svihel said.

“They make us feel special, like we’re welcome.”

Svihel raised $204 in donations through her participation in Tuesday’s Walk and Roll.

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. – Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135.

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 12:15 p.m. – Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. First Monday of every month.

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Tuesday, Sept. 7, 4-6 p.m. – Rice Area Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Rice Area Women of Today.

At the corner of Division Street North and East Main Street, Rice.

Jenny Svihel, of Sauk Rapids, sets out on the Walk and Roll event Aug. 31 in Sauk Rapids. Svihel raised $204 for The Arc Minnesota, which provides services for people like herself who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m. – Rice City Council Meeting. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice.

Spark from front Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo of the eyebrows. To create full looking, de ned eyebrows, Sparks uses a hand tool to build a texture that looks like real eyebrow hair. The tool, resembling a pencil, has several tiny needles used to manually draw delicate hair strokes while also depositing pigment under the skin.

The result is realistic, multi-dimensional brow hairs that do not wash off.

Sparks not only enhances the look of existing brows, she restores brows on people who lost them due to cancer, alopecia, thyroid problems and other health conditions.

Sparks also creates 3-D areola tattoos for breast cancer survivors who have had a mastectomy.

In 2018, Sparks established J. Sparks Ink, and for the next three years, she provided microblading services at Wingnut Tattoo and Piercing in St. Cloud.

This year, she decided to branch out on her own.

“I’m super happy to be in Sauk Rapids,” Sparks said. “I love Sauk Rapids.”

Airy and chic, her newly-renovated studio on Division Street was created to help every person who comes in the door look and feel their best self.

SELF: The Beauty Studio is open Monday through Thursday. Sparks provides services from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can accommodate three clients per day.

Sparks said the rst layer of skin, known as the epidermis, is as deep as microblading goes. She uses topical and secondary numbing to reduce discomfort.

Microblading results typically last up to two years. The pigment is different from what clients would get with a traditional tattoo; it is less concentrat-

PHOTO BY ELLARRY PRENTICE

Jessica Sparks stands in her new beauty studio Aug. 23 in downtown Sauk Rapids. SELF: The Beauty Studio offers microblading, a semi-permanent tattoo of the eyebrows.

ed, giving brows a softer, more realistic look. Over time, the body will metabolize the pigment and it will fade away.

The initial service takes about two hours, Sparks said. Clients return 6-12 weeks later for a touch-up, which takes about an hour. From there, an annual refresh service is recommended.

Sparks will soon be joined by an apprentice, Sarah Schad, who will also offer microblading services.

SELF: The Beauty Studio aims to be a destination for full-service cosmetic tattoo services and booth rental. In the near future, Sparks plans to expand her services to include semi-permanent eyeliner and lip blushing.

Lip blushing is a cosmetic tattoo of the lips that is intended to semi-permanently enhance the natural color by depositing pigment. Small, undetectable dots of pigment line and shade the lips, resulting in a color that could be one’s own but with a boost and more pronounced shape.

Sparks has always loved cosmetology.

“Just the beauty industry as a whole,” she said. …

“I love makeup, hair, fashion.”

Her beauti cation skills remained a hobby as she pursued a degree in healthcare management and worked in banking for

seven years.

“I stuck out like a sore thumb in the of ce,” she said of her penchant for the cosmetic arts.

Sparks was introduced to microblading after being laid off from her banking job and while working in the beauty industry via a side business. She had considered being an esthetician, but when someone told her about microblading, it took just one session for her to realize it was what she wanted to do for a living.

“This de nitely pulls more of that creativity,” Sparks said.

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Thursday, Sept. 9, 3-5:30 p.m. – Rice Area Food Shelf Distribution. Old Village Hall, 10 E. Main St., Rice.

Thursday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Legion Post 254 Monthly Meeting. Legion meets the rst Thursday of each month at the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Friday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Donations. St. Cloud Veterans Hospital, CD 135 Volunteer Services, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud.

Friday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135.

Saturday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m. – 20th Anniversary of 9/11.

Hosted by VFW Post 6992. Social hour beginning at 5 p.m. Meal at 6 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. and music to follow until midnight. Tickets sold at the Post. Best Western Plus Kelly Inn, 100 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud.

Saturday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. – Patriot Day Ceremony.

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001. Hosted by American Legion Post 473. Rice Memorial Monument across from the Old Creamery Café on East Main Street, Rice.

Sunday, Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Fall Fun Fest 2021. Folk Mass begins at 10:30 a.m. Dinner and activities begin at noon. Holy Cross Catholic Church, 102 Crosier Drive N., Onamia.

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touchup, she had begun formal training to be a microblading artist.

Sparks, who is from southern Minnesota, loves interacting with clients and building relationships with them. She has lived in central Minnesota since attending St. Cloud State University and Minnesota School of Business.

Most of all, Sparks loves helping people of all ages, especially those who have endured serious medical conditions.

“I like the paramedical side of tattooing,” she said.

After chemotherapy treatment, people commonly experience partial or total loss of their eyebrows, Sparks said. Although the cancer may be in remission, clients who see Sparks struggle with diminishing self-con dence.

The smile on a client’s face when they see a transformation in their appearance fuels her passion.

“I feel so much joy in helping people feel con dent and a sense of being themselves again – just seeing the satisfaction of them feeling normal again and beautiful,” Sparks said.

“It sounds funny because it is something so small as eyebrows, but it makes a huge difference.”

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OBITUARIES David “Whitey” J. Behrend Visitation was 3-6 p.m. Sept. 2 with prayers at 5:30 p.m. at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Sauk Rapids VFW for David J. Behrend, age 59, who passed away Aug. 30, 2021, at The Gardens at Foley. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer of ciated and burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids.

David was born Nov. 2, 1961, in Sauk Rapids to Herbert and Rita (Lubbesmeier) Behrend. He married Laura Tenvoorde Sept. 8, 2000, at Munsinger Park in St. Cloud. David lived in the Sauk Rapids area all of his life and worked as a concrete foreman for Opus in Minneapolis. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. David

David “Whitey” J. Behrend

enjoyed shing, hunting, cooking, motorcycles, big camp res, Fourth of July reworks, and old-time country classics. He was hardworking, loyal, fun, creative,and strong. David was proud of the cabin up north and spent lots of time on the pontoon “Party Barge.”

Survivors include his daughter and sons, Samantha Behrend of St. Cloud, Jeremy Behrend (Sarah Beckrich) of Sartell, and Justin Behrend

Lester C. Zika Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

4, at Peace United Church of Christ in St. Cloud for Lester C. Zika, age 85, who passed away Aug. 29, 2021, at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud. The Rev. John Fiscus will of ciate and entombment will be at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Friday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church.

St. Cloud Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 622 will pray at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Lester was born June 12, 1936, in Sauk Rapids to Frank and Olga (Kiekow) Zika. He married Dorothy Pfefferle June 10, 1961, at Peace United Church of Christ. Lester lived in Sauk Rapids all of his

Lester C. Zika

life and worked as a bus driver and mechanic for Larson Bus Service for 26 years. He was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, St. Cloud Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 622, Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club, St. Cloud Antique Auto Club, and Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.

Lester enjoyed shing, hunting, wood working, driving bus, attending auctions, watching TV, old-time music, and feeding and watching the

(Tanisha Miller) of Sauk Rapids; sisters and brothers, Jeanne Terrell of St. Cloud, Duane “Butch” (Gail) Behrend of Ham Lake, Janet (Rob) Schlichting of Sauk Rapids, Judy Behrend (Paul) Loidolt of Foley, and Dale “Elwood” (Leslie Fix) Behrend of Sauk Rapids; and grandchildren, Braxton, Devan, Demaryon, and Sadaviah.

David was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Laura; brothers, Dick and Dean; and sisters, Joanne Behrend and Joyce Behrend.

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birds and squirrels. He was strong-willed, had a great work ethic and was very proud of his children.

Lester knew a lot of people and loved to visit with others.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Sauk Rapids; sons and daughter, Leonard ( ancé, Marlo Wurzburger) of Sartell, Beverly (Brad) Palmquist of Rice, Richard (Joyce) of Sauk Rapids, and John (Maureen Hetue) of Madison, Wisconsin; brother and sister, Larry (Kathy) of Sauk Rapids and Esther (Bob) Ebnet of Sauk Rapids; and grandsons, Zachery, Alex and Samuel. Lester was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother, Leonard.

Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com.R-35-1B

Be a substitute teacher The 2021-22 school ol This is what some ree s su year is upon us. Where substitute teachers have sa about their experidid the summer go? said haat at en en One of the things that ence: cee makes Sauk Rapids-Rice – I want to make sure stu Public Schools great is students don’t miss out on rtthe the dedication and parttheir ‘Aha’ moment simISD 47 u nership of local commuply because their regular

BY HOLLY SCHOENHERR teacher is not in class. Evnities. Students are forDIRECTOR OF HUMAN ery day matters, so it mattunate when community RESOURCES AND ters to have a great sub, members make donations ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES and that’s what I aspire to and volunteer their time be. and talents at Hillside – I sub because I love going into difEarly Childhood Center, Mississippi Heights Elementary School, Pleasantview ferent schools or classrooms every day Elementary School, Rice Elementary and creating an environment that is both School, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School inclusive and safe while bridging the gap between students and their teachers. and Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

– I sub because the next generation is Do you enjoy being around kids?

Are you looking for meaningful ways to our future leaders, educators, politicians, health care professionals, trade workers spend your time this fall?

Hardly anything is more enjoyable or and lawyers. Teaching gives a platform to meaningful than investing in the educa- lift others up, inspire and challenge stution and well-being of kids. Members of dents to become the best version of themour community can engage in an impor- selves.

Becoming a substitute teacher is easy. tant partnership with Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools by becoming a substitute If you have a four-year college degree in teacher. An attractive bene t of serving as any eld, you can apply for a substitute a substitute teacher is you can build your teaching (short call) license through the own schedule – work as little or as much Professional Educator Licensing and as you want. Imagine the ful llment of Standards Board. Contact the Sauk Rapmaking a difference in the lives of chil- ids-Rice human resource department or visit the district’s website to receive indren in your own neighborhood.

Substitute teaching is fun. Teach- structions on how to sign up for substitute ing de nitely isn’t a typical 9-to-5 job. opportunities.

Interested in other types of roles with Every day is different, and there’s nothing quite like witnessing a student have the district? There are also opportunities that light-bulb moment when everything and needs for substitutes in non-teaching nally clicks. There is never a dull mo- roles, including cashiers, custodians, ment. With a classroom full of personali- health and nursing staff, food service, ties, there’s always something fascinating paraprofessionals and van drivers.

Our kids are counting on us to be going on. Also, you quickly become part of the Storm family with fellow educators there for them. Let’s work together to and staff who care about your success and make this an outstanding and meaningful are there to help with ideas and any ques- school year. tions you may have.

Community Education Corner

Tree Care Are you interested in learning how to divide perennials to plant or to share with a friend? This class will cover methods of dividing or duplicating common perennials and house plants with pictures of each stage of the process.

Sept. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Gardener. Planning, selection, planting and pruning. This class will review shrubs that thrive in our hardiness zone, whether residential landscaping or large wildlife plantings. Bring questions.

Sept. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

To register or for more information on programs and costs, contact Sauk All About Shrubs Learn about shrubs from a Uni- Rapids-Rice Community Education at versity of Minnesota Extension Master www.isd47.org/ce or 320-258-1577.

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SAUK RAPIDS – Sept. 11, 2021, will mark 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

“We always said we’d never forget,” said Ryan Johnson, former Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 commander. “You have to do something to make sure people never

forget.”

On behalf of the VFW, Johnson is coordinating a 20th anniversary program with that goal in mind.

Open to the public, the program will take place from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Best Western Kelly Inn in downtown St. Cloud, 100 Fourth Ave. S. Before the program, a social hour will take place from 5-6 p.m., followed by a dinner from 6-7 p.m.

Tickets are available at VFW Post 6992.

The evening will conclude with music from 8

p.m. to midnight.

Johnson has served in the military for 20 years and said he has seen the full effects of the terrorist attacks, from the day of the attacks to the present.

He hopes the program will honor and remember all the men and women who have stepped up to aid, serve and protect their country since that tragic day.

During the program, veterans will speak about the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the impact it had on their subsequent military service. The program will also feature

guest speakers from the St. Cloud Police Department and Sartell Fire Department.

The program will include a posting of the colors by VFW Post 6992, singing of the national anthem, prayers, a moment of silence and a time of re ection during the song “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” by Alan Jackson.

VFW Post 6992 and four businesses are sponsoring the program.

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A cube van pulls onto County Road 55 in Rice city limits Sept. 1 where a sign informs drivers the road’s new surface was funded through the county’s local sales tax program. County commissioners approved the half percent tax in June 2019.

Tax from front “Adding a local option sales tax will allow the county to address serious road condition problems without adding to the county’s property tax levy,” reads a press release from Benton County Administrator Monty Headley. “One goal set by the county board was to provide some levy relief.” t Taxpayers in Benton County are already feeling the impact. When deciding what to do with the 2021 budget late last year, commissioners were able to offer levy relief by using $542,000 in levy and local aid that was previously earmarked for local roads to reduce the 2021 property tax levy.

Since October 2019, when the county started collecting sales tax revenue, Byrd said the county has spent $3.03 million on road improvements – sometimes intensive reconstruction work and sometimes with simple surface-level corrections.

Even after spending just over $2 million in 2021, Benton County has around $1.5 million in the fund, ready to be used on

any number of road projects next year. Byrd estimated at a recent county board meeting that the fund could reach $2.8 million by year end.

Byrd concedes his calculations are based on current trends, which could change at any time. What is not debatable, however, is how the sales tax has outperformed expectations.

Month over month since the adoption of the sales tax, there has yet to be a month where revenue comes in below what the county expected. Even with in ation, because the sales tax is a percentage of eligible purchases, the fund will likely keep pace with increasing costs.

“Through the month of July, we’re still on an upward trend,” Byrd said, as the county continues to outpace local economic expectations. … “Yes, you pay a little bit more but you can go see that road that we built with that sales tax.

You can go drive on it.”

Byrd said it will remain unknown if the increase in price he has seen in construction materi-

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 TH, 2021 – 9:00 AM “The bene t of the sales tax legislation is the Large on-site multi-ring auction with online bidding provided by Proxibid. There will be hundreds revenue, and that it has to of additional items by auction time not listed in advertising. Online catalog will be uploaded approximately 5 days prior to auction to include as many items as possible. be used for speci c projects,” Byrd said. “In planTRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS ning out a project, that NH TV-140 Bi-Directional with loader; Macdon 21 ft. draper head with deck shift and NH 2300 mounted haybine; JD 3020 DSL. WF, money has to stay in road cab, side console; Lindsay loader, nice; Case 2670 4 wheel; Case 970; White 2-135; IH 1086; JD 650 Compact; Oliver 1800; JD 720; JD and bridge fund; it can’t be A; Farmall B; Allis 180 DSL.; plus many more swept away and used for COMBINES anything else.”

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Treating insects with soap Dish soap is often mentioned as a method for managing insects and has been used in one form or another for over 200 years.

Research has been done on only some brands of liquid dish soap which may not GREEN AND GROWING be as effective when used with hard wa- IN BENTON COUNTY ter. Dry powders and BY LINDA G. TENNESON laundry detergents have additives which make them too harsh to use on plants. Insecticidal soap may be purchased or made by combining 2 teaspoons of dish soap to 1 pint of water. Check the dish soap label for additives which may make the soap phototoxic and damaging to plants. The goal is 2% soap solution.

A dish soap sold as a concentrate may make calculating a correct soap to water ratio more dif cult. A thicker or higher percentage coating of soap can burn plant foliage. This can also occur when the temperature is 90 degrees or more with high humidity. Plants that are drought stressed may be damaged when sprayed when they would not otherwise be harmed. It is always a good idea to rst check the spray on a few leaves and then wait for 24 hours to see if any damage has occurred. Applying complete coverage to all leaf surfaces may be dif cult if the plant leaves are curled.

When using commercially manufactured sprays, be sure to follow all the instructions on the label. Pesticide label directions are laws. Plants that are sprayed by mistake may be saved if they are quickly washed off with water.

How does soap work on plants? Soap is made from the fatty acid portion of a plant or animal oil combined with an alkali. One theory is that soap washes off the protective coating on an insect’s body causing it to dehydrate or dry out. Insecticidal soap works best on soft bodied insects. Aphids, white ies, thrips and mites may be affected by soap, although large bodied insects such as Japanese beetles may not be. However, those insects may be affected if they are knocked into buckets of water with soap added because soap breaks the surface tension of water causing the insect to sink and then drown. Soap that affects soft bodied insects needs to coat an insect’s body to be effective. Applying soap with air pressure may also knock the insect off the plant.

Spraying with soap needs to be repeated whenever weather conditions have removed previous applications.

Insects are not hurt by ingesting soap in the process of eating leaves. Hawthorn, sweet pea, cherries, plum, some varieties of tomato and other plants may be damaged by insecticidal soap. Plants with a bluish color caused by a waxy coating on the leaves may have this color removed after a soap application. Insecticidal soap may also remove sooty mold, honeydew and debris from plant leaves. Insecticidal soaps are not harmful to animals and birds. Lady beetles and pollinating bees are not harmed, although a few bene cial insects may be.

Search online for “insecticidal soap. edu.” These articles contain additional details, including lists of additional plants that may be sensitive to insecticidal soap applications. The suf x “.edu” will show websites that contain research-based information.

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

Lift your eyes A few of us ladies got together recently the Taliban took control of the entire country. and started to solve the world’s problems.

This is only the beginning. We know vacGuess what? It’s Jesus. But seriously, we did cine control will continue with the current adschedule and set aside time to get away, and ministration, and we know states will lose all the purpose was to recreate and seek Jesus. their powers eventually. Do yourself a favor and look up William J Federer. He’s an AmeriFellowship was an added bonus in between can writer who researches America’s history. times of sitting at Jesus’ feet. I can look back He aims to protect it. He lets us know that and see now how necessary that time was to what is happening now with fear mongering revive my heart for what is to come, for what and propaganda has happened several times in hope vermin attempts to destroy and liberties LIFE BY FAITH the past, just not so much or to this extent in thieves steal away.

“Those who control the past control the BY MERCY NYGAARD America. So, what is the best thing to do when it all feels too complex, too complicated and future, and those who control the present contoo heavy? trol the past,” said George Orwell in 1949.

Take a step back. Lift your eyes to Jesus. Look full This statement stokes fear into Republicans who desire to uphold a constitutional republic. A constitu- in his wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow tional republic is what we have but has been changing strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace. How can since midway through Barack Obama’s term in of ce. I encourage you when it all looks so dire in this moment Of course, Obama is not the rst president to break the in time? I can only encourage you to ask, knock, seek and constitutional laws; however, chief editor Ilya Shapiro of nd the only one who saves and gives peace. Whatever the Cato Supreme Court Review states he can name over the problem, more of Jesus is the solution. And not just 10 ways Obama violated the constitution. So, although any Jesus as far as some are willing to go to distort the Orwell’s statement could put today’s Republicans into a Jesus described to us in the Bible. We can all gain from a better understanding of Jesus. Knowing Jesus helps us to fear- lled frenzy, should it?

The easy answer is, “No way.” The not so easy an- stay away from the counterfeit, no matter how it comes swer is, “The news media makes it extremely dif cult not packaged. And, the only way to know the real Jesus is to to.” No matter how much I unplug and busy myself with look for him on every page in the entire book of the Bible.

True faith in Jesus produces love for God and others. daily life, the moment I turn on the news, it is the worst ever. It never gets better. A Marine corporal is red after Join me in being kingdom-minded and setting our hearts refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine or wear her mask. on heavenly purposes.

“But store up for yourselves treasures in heavA woman is arrested in Hawaii for forging a COVID-19 vaccine certi cate. A variant strain of COVID-19 sparks en, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where panic and division again. States are threatened by the fed- thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure eral government to overthrow their state powers to enforce is, there your heart will be also,” Matthew 6:19-21.

Times of stepping back and looking to Jesus can be school-wide mask mandates in public schools. And, the horri c and terrible evacuation process of United States daily and even minute by minute. citizens and Afghan friendlies from the Kabul airport after

Letter to the editor

Support Black-owned businesses that give back Arlesia Williams, Sauk Rapids It’s no secret Black Americans have been disproportionately impacted by the economic, social and health conditions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. As variants surge and small businesses are threatened again, the Sauk Rapids community must work to support Blackowned small businesses.

As National Black Business Month comes to a close, I urge you to seek out and support Black business owners in the months ahead. As a Black business owner myself, I know how important our community’s support can be, especially during the pandemic.

I’m fortunate to work with over 3,000 Black business owners and entrepreneurs across the country through my business, Hair Palace and Boutique. As company president, I strive to support Black members of the Sauk Rapids community by providing focused beauty products and hair care that can otherwise be dif cult to nd. We provide a variety of products that address the hair concerns of all ethnicities to help our customers reach their professional and personal goals.

But this month, I’m not asking you to just support my business; I’m asking the Sauk Rapids community to

support all Black entrepreneurs by purchasing products, services or simply spreading the word. I can con dently say that even if you can’t make it through our doors, a simple like, comment or share goes a long way. Our social following has expanded our reach, and by spreading or supporting the social channels of other Black-owned businesses, you can make a positive impact from anywhere you have access to a phone or computer.

Social media is one of the most effective ways to support local Black-owned businesses. We’ve found tremendous success in promoting in-store giveaways, expanding our outreach and gaining new customers – and you can too. I’ve found Facebook to be an effective tool to speak directly to the community in order to educate and to promote Black excellence. Our live videos showcase new in-store arrivals and tour our facility to present what our in-store shopping experience is like. The digital main street is here to stay, and Black business owners need to be a part of it.

I encourage Minnesotans to consciously support Black-owned businesses. It can be as simple as liking their page, following the business on social media, sharing their posts or participating in efforts to expand outreach within our community. The time to support Blackowned businesses in our community is now.

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The cost of suffering My dad had a soft spot for our farm in wheelchairs. Alarms sounded. A woman animals, but when one got sick or hurt and ailed her arms and cried for help. efforts to improve their condition failed, he I hated going to the nursing home, but did what had to be done.

Grandma Eleanor was always happy to see Through the years, I occasionally us. She visited Grandpa seven days a week watched him walk to the barn or pasture, and spoon-fed him in his room. sti ing tears and telling me to stay away, Finances dwindled as his health deteriand listened as he red a shotgun. orated. At the time of his death, the monthly Most of the time, he stood over the sick nursing home bill was about $6,500. animal for several minutes before I heard EXPRESSIONS BY EL Forty years earlier, Grandpa busted his the sound. I presumed he was trying to sum- BY ELLARRY PRENTICE tail to establish a family business that evenmon the courage, his soft heart wrestling tually employed three generations under with a hopeless reality. him. But in the end, his hard-earned monAfterward, he’d hang his head and sometimes cuss ey went to the nursing home. Dad sold gravel pits and before ring up the Caterpillar and digging a grave. equipment while working to salvage what little was left I was 10 when Dad placed one of my favorite hors- of Prentice Trucking and Excavating. es in the ground. I saw his red, tear-stained eyes as he “If I get like that, take me out behind the barn before walked along the fence, head down, gun in hand. you put me in here,” Dad sometimes said when we were I shouted at him and cried what seemed like a buck- coming and going from the nursing home. et of tears before he nally spoke.

Twelve years later, Grandma Eleanor died in the “She was suffering, El. That ain’t no way to live.” same care facility.

Though my heart ached, I knew he was right. She “I didn’t cry when Ma died because it was a blesscouldn’t walk, couldn’t see very well. We tried and tried, ing,” Dad said of the end to her suffering. “But I think but she wouldn’t eat.

I’m gonna bawl when we sell that (last) gravel pit and Dad always told the truth, even when it hurt. His loader.” straightforwardness helped me realize loss is the price Dad died just six weeks after Grandma. Fortunately, of love. I managed to nd comfort in knowing my mare he passed away peacefully at home under the care of was at peace, galloping again in heaven. hospice. His ashes are buried not far from my horse.

Away from the farm, another loved one was sufferAnother blessing was Dad didn’t live to see the sale ing. of what little remained of the family business. My nephr Every Sunday afternoon, Dad reached for his cow- ew kept the 941 Caterpillar when he bought the farm. boy boots and said, “Well, I s’pose.” That was our que to My head was lled with memories and thoughts visit Grandpa Glenn. about the cost of suffering when I found myself walking t Dad’s father battled Parkinson’s disease for 20 years the familiar hallways of that nursing home last week. before dying in his late 70s. His mother, my great-grandMy maternal grandma broke her hip a few weeks ma Ione, died from the progressive nervous system dis- ago and is recovering there. It was the only facility that order two decades earlier. had room to accommodate my grandpa, who has moderParkinson’s commonly causes tremors that get ate dementia and can’t be left home alone. worse over time, but my paternal grandpa and greatI’m told the monthly cost is nearly double what it grandma had a form of the disease that causes stiffness was when my late grandfather was there. and slowing of movement.

My visits are a poignant reminder that none of us is In his nal decade of life, Grandpa’s condition was promised a blissful retirement, free from illness and sufworse than that of my beloved horse. He lay stiff and fering and mounting medical expenses. t weak, unable to walk or feed himself or speak anything Some of my family members worked hard all their but a babble. lives and then either died soon after hanging up their hat r There was nothing Dad could do but sit with him or withered away for years in sterile rooms. t week after week and wait for the inevitable. He wasn’t Of course, it’s important to live within your means a farm animal. and to plan for the future, but don’t wait to take the trip. a Saliva ran down both sides of Grandpa’s mouth. Don’t wait to volunteer or make a difference in the lives Sometimes, he smiled and was able to say a few words of others. Don’t wait to try something new. Don’t wait to about gravel trucks with his name on them. When he show people how much they mean to you. tried to tell stories, Dad laughed, pretending to underAnd, visit parents and grandparents as often as you stand. can.

The halls leading to his room always smelled like urine and antiseptic. Elderly people were slumped over

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Letters to the editor

Flags at half-staff, again James A. Hovda, Rice Learning 13 service members were killed by a suicide bomber, our president immediately had ags lowered to half-staff for six days. Six days!

Military combat deaths are not new. Every one is tragic. Special recognition for these 13 is inappropriate.

Why did these 13 receive special recognition and honor?

I suspect our president has a guilty conscience for poor planning or political fall-out. And, his rst thought?

Flags to half-staff. Why not half-staff every time a service member is killed?

Mr. President, we have Memorial Day. The one day we recognize and honor all our fallen service members from all wars and con icts. All get the same honor. We also have a Peace Of cers Memorial Day to honor all killed in line of duty.

Now, ags at half-staff are just another common occurrence. Half-staff ags need to regain their importance.

A poem, plead for Mother Earth Cigarette packages, boxes, bottle and cans; Burger King lunch bags, etc., litter our lands.

We plunder and maim this world of beauty; To care for and protect it is our duty.

Why then do people deposit their trash; Along the roadways, on the green grass?

Or, in many of the rivers and lakes; Where you can’t catch a sh for gosh sakes!

God created this Earth for us to enjoy; Much like a child does a new toy.

When will we realize how awesome it is; To care for and respect this world of his?

If we all worked together and did our part; Our world could have a fresh, new start.

At being what God meant it to be; A gift for all to enjoy and it’s free!

It gladdens me to go for a walk in the early morning – a beautiful blue sky and bright sun above me. The birds are singing, trees are budding and owers are beginning to bloom. But, it also saddens me to look down and see all the garbage that litters our ditches and roadsides.

I live along Highway 25, and many times, I also have to pick things up out of the ditch before I can mow the grass. Actually, I guess you could say I get downright angry when I see the carelessness of the many travelers and tourists going north to the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Couldn’t you keep the garbage in your car until the next gas station or rest area? How would you feel if your small world was littered with trash?

Let’s start having a renewed sense of respect and responsibility to protect this precious gift of ours. Let’s keep the Earth clean and beautiful for everyone to enjoy, especially future generations.

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GENERAL PROJECTS Aerospace-grade 9 and above: Katelyn Pollard, of 79’ers, champion.

Aerospace-grades 6-8: Ben Zintek, of Shamrock Shakers, champion.

Lane Stangler, of St. Pat’s, reserve champion.

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CLUB AWARDS – The Elk Rivers Critters earned champion in barrels, booth, scarecrow and scrapbook as well as co-champion in container garden.

– The Duelm club earned champion in overall club exhibit and was a co-champion in container garden. They earned reserve champion in club booth and wheelbarrow.

– The Graham club earned champion in wheelbarrow.

– The Cornerstone Clovers earned reserve champion in barrels.

– The Mayhew Lakers earned reserve champion in container garden.

– The Central Minnesota Llama Club earned reserve champion in container garden.

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Benton County 4-H’er Gracie Blank, a member of the Duelm 4-H Club, works with her dairy steer at the Benton County Fair in August. Megan said she blows on the animal’s nose to distract him and keep him focused on her rather than the commotion of the fair.

Cat show: Adam Heinen, of Shamrock Shakers, champion. Holly Heinen, of Shamrock Shakers, reserve champion.

Cat exhibit-grades 6-8: Zoe Spiczka, of Granite Clouds, champion.

Child development: Spiczka, champion.

C o m p u t e r- g r a d e 9 and above: Nicholas Sakry, of St. Pat’s, champion.

Computer-grades 6-8: Isabella Orluck, of Shamrock Shakers, champion.

Arts and craftsgrade 9 and above: Lilly Ackerman, of Pioneers, champion. Kaitlyn Maehren, of St. Pat’s, champion.

Arts and craftsgrades 6-8: Holly Heinen, champion. Ben Zintek, reserve champion.

Arts and craftsgrades 3-5: Klaire Zimmer, of Graham, champion. Brayden Zintek, of Shamrock Shakers, reserve champion.

Fine arts-grades 9 and above: Brooke Swanson, of Cornerstone Clovers, champion. Ashlyn Swanson, of Cornerstone Clovers, reserve champion.

Fine arts-grades 6-8: Alyana Kuklok, of Cornerstone Clovers, champion. Evan Lamberg, of Duelm, reserve champion.

Fine arts-grades 3-5: Khloe Hackett, of Graham, champion. Katie Gramke, of Running Rapids, reserve champion.

Corn-grade 9 and above: Mason Vannurden, of Graham, champion.

Corn-grades 3-5: Emma Kaschmitter, of Pioneers, champion.

Exploring animals: Lyla Beehler, of Duelm, champion. Katie Gramke, reserve champion.

Exploring environ-

ment: Kathrine Mersinger, of Granite Clouds, champion. Holly Heinen, reserve champion.

Fishing sports-grade 9 and above: Kaden Reding, of Pioneers, champion and reserve champion.

Fishing sportsgrades 6-8: Elijah Orluck, of Shamrock Shakers, champion. Kyle Gadacz, an independent, reserve champion.

Fishing sportsgrades 3-5: Kaydence Rudolph, of Elk River Critters, champion.

Food and nutritiongrade 9 and above: Travis Boyle, of Green Acres, champion. Sophia Janorschke, of Duelm, reserve champion.

Food and nutritiongrades 6-8: Skylar Morris, of Duelm, champion.

Raelee Lyon, of Mayhew Lakers, reserve champion.

Food and nutritiongrades 3-5: Jack Dahler, of Cornerstone Clovers, champion. Adam Heinen, reserve champion.

Cake decorating: Boyle, champion. Alicia Belanger, of Green Acres, reserve champion.

Cookie decorating: Boyle, champion.

Food preservationgrade 9 and above: Ashlyn Swanson, champion.

Food preservationgrades 6-8: Holly Heinen, champion. Roman Rudnitski, of Elk River Critters, reserve champion.

Fruit-grade 9 and above: Sakry, champion.

Fruit-grades 6-8: Holly Heinen, champion.

Kyle Gadacz, reserve champion.

Fruit-grades 3-5: Landyn Gadacz, an independent, champion.

Geology: Isabella Orluck, champion.

Health-grade 9 and above: Isabella Pederson, of Minden, champion.

Emmi Janski, of the Cen-

tral Minnesota Llama Club, reserve champion.

Health-grades 6-8: Holly Heinen, champion.

Home environment: Ashlyn Swanson, champion.

Needlework-grade 9 and above: Mersinger, champion. Pollard, reserve champion.

Needlework-grades 6-8: Evan Lamberg, champion.

Needlework-grades 3-5: Ella Lamberg, of Duelm, champion.

Performing arts: Brady Roberts, of 79’ers, champion. Elise Gramke, reserve champion.

Photography-grade 9 and above: Pollard, champion. Maehren, reserve champion.

Photography-grades 6-8: Holly Heinen, champion. Henry Gramke, of Running Rapids, reserve champion.

Photography-grades 3-5: Kaschmitter, champion. Katie Gramke, reserve champion.

Pet show: Adam Heinen, champion. Lyla Beehler, reserve champion.

Safety-grade 9 and above: Sakry, champion.

Safety-grades 3-5: Madison Sweno, of Elk River Critters, champion.

Adam Heinen, reserve champion.

Self-determined: Chase Dahler, of Cornerstone Clovers, champion.

Pollard, reserve champion.

Shooting sports: Kyle Gadacz, champion.

Landyn Gadacz, reserve champion.

Shop-grade 9 and above: Carly Hackett, of Graham, champion. Abigail Nelson, of Graham, reserve champion.

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4-H from page 8 Shop-grades 6-8: Levi Brenny, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, champion. Holly Heinen, reserve champion.

Shop-grades 3-5: Abrielle Lyon, of Mayhew Lakers, champion.

Landyn Gadacz, reserve champion.

Tractor contestjunior: Mason Vannurden, champion. Branson Beauchamp, of Graham, reserve champion.

Tractor contestsenior: Blake Arnold, of Duelm, champion. Brandon Pyka, of Graham, reserve champion.

Vegetable garden: Adam Heinen, champion.

Vegetable box: Branson Beauchamp, champion.

Veterinary science: Joseph Achen, of Graham, champion.

Water and wetlands: Addison Dahler, of Cornerstone Clovers, champion. Elijah Orluck, of Shamrock Shakers, reserve champion.

Wildlife Biology: Lilly Ackerman, champion.

CLOTHING Constructed-grade 9 and above: Ashlyn Swanson, of Cornerstone Clovers, champion.

Brooke Swanson, of Cornerstone Clovers, reserve champion.

Constructed-grades 6-8: Elise Gramke, of Running Rapids, champion.

Constructed-grades 3-5: Katie Gramke, of Running Rapids, champion.

Purchased-grade 9 and above: Ashlyn Swanson, champion. Brooke Swanson, reserve champion. Isabelle Wieber, of Cornerstone Clovers, honorable mention.

Purchased-grades 3-5: Sophia Beauchamp, of Graham, champion.

Fashion Revue constructed-grade 9 and above: Ashlyn Swanson, champion. Brooke Swanson, court of honor.

Fashion Revue constructed-grades 6-8: Elise Gramke, champion and court of honor.

Fashion Revue constructed-grades 3-5: Katie Gramke, champion and court of honor.

Fashion Revue purchased-grade 9 and above: Ashlyn Swanson, champion. Brooke Swanson, court of honor, and Wieber, court of honor.

Fashion Revue purchased-grades 6-8: Elise Gramke, court of honor.

Fashion Revue purchased-grades 3-5: Beauchamp, champion and court of honor.

Quilting: Wyatt Montag, of Elk River

Critters, champion. Raelee Lyon, reserve champion.

Prize winners: Beauchamp and Montag received irons. Elise Gramke and Raelee Lyon received JoAnn Fabric gift cards.

PREMIERE SHOWMANSHIP Senior: Travis Boyle, of Green Acres, champion.

Intermediate: Holly Heinen, of Shamrock Shakers, champion.

LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS Grade 9 and above: Chloe Janski, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, champion.

Grades 6-8 team: Claudia Schlough and Alaina Ferkinhoff, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, champion.

Grades 3-5 team: Lacey Brenny and Luke Brenny, of Centra Minnesota Llama Club, champion. Ann Reisinger and Monica Schlough, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, reserve champion.

BEEF Showmanship-grade 9 and above: Leighton Hackett, of Elk River Critters, champion. Ashley Betker, of Elk River Critters, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 6-8: Nolan Hackett, of Elk River Critters, champion. Keaton Nelson, of Graham, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 3-5: Koriana Hackett, of Elk River Critters, champion. Bradley Plumski, of Elk River Critters, reserve champion.

Baby beef: Koriana Hackett, champion. Abigail Nelson, of Graham, reserve champion.

Baby beef-dairy breeding: Mason Vannurden, of Graham, champion.

Jacqualynn Beachamp, of Graham, reserve champion.

Beef heifer-registered: Nolan Hackett, champion. Abigail Nelson, reserve champion.

Beef heifer-commercial: Tosh Maus, of Green Acres, champion. Abrielle Lyon, of Mayhew Lakers, reserve champion.

Dairy steer: Gracie Blank, of Duelm, champion. Brandon Pyka, of Graham, reserve champion.

Beef steer: Blake Arnold, of Duelm, champion. Mason Arnold, of Duelm, champion.

Cow-calf pair: Leighton Hackett, champion. Skylar Morris, of St. Pat’s, reserve champion.

Herdsmanship: Duelm, Elk River Critters, Pioneers. 79’ers, Shamrock Shakers, all received champion.

DAIRY Showmanship-grade 9 and above: Joseph Achen, of Graham, champion. Jack Achen, of Graham, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 6-8: Brianna Popp, of Graham, champion.

Raelee Lyon, of Mayhew Lakers, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 3-5: JulieAnn Gerads, of Mayhew Lakers, champion. Abigail High, of Graham, reserve champion.

Junior purebred Holstein: Brianna Popp, of Graham, champion.

McKinlee Bomstad, of Graham, reserve champion.

Grade Holstein calf: Emily Schreindl, of Graham, champion and reserve champion.

Junior colored dairy: Joseph Achen, champion. Jack Achen, reserve champion.

Red and white dairy: Carson Popp, of Graham, champion. Raelee Lyon, reserve champion.

Senior dairy: Daniel Halverson, of Green Acres, champion. Khloe Hackett, of Graham, reserve champion.

Best udder: Khloe Hackett, champion.

DOG Obedience-beginner: Vivian McNair, of North Benton, champion.

Dayla Talvitie, an independent, reserve champion.

Obedience-foundation class: Larkin Kleine, of North Benton, champion. Hannah Talvitie, an independent, reserve champion.

Obedience-graduate beginner: Katie Paulson, of North Benton, champion. Rosealyn Firenz, of North Benton, reserve champion.

Obedience-novice: Marizza Lenz, of Minden, champion. Jenny Paulson, of North Benton, reserve champion.

Obedience-graduate novice: Alyssa Tix, an independent, champion.

Obedience-pre open: MacCayle Kobluk, an independent, champion.

Obedience-graduate open: Mickaila Lenz, of Minden, champion.

Rally foundation class: Ashley Paulson, of North Benton, champion.

Hannah Talvitie, reserve champion.

Rally pre-novice: Dayla Talvitie champion.

Claudia Schlough, of the Central Minnesota Llama Club, reserve champion.

Rally-novice: Katelynn Pollard, of the 79’ers, champion. Kleine, reserve champion.

Rally-preadvanced: Marizza Lenz, champion.

Katie Paulson, reserve champion.

Rally-advanced: Kobluk, champion.

Rally-excellent: Tix,

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champion. Mickaila Lenz, reserve champion.

Showmanship-novice: Dayla Talvitie, champion. Ashley Paulson, reserve champion.

Showmanship-open junior: Jenny Paulson, champion. Firenz, reserve champion.

Showmanship-open senior: Mickaila Lenz, champion. Marizza Lenz, champion. Katie Paulson, reserve champion.

Agility-elementary-12 inches: Ashley Paulson, champion. Firenz, reserve champion.

Agility-elementary: Katie Paulson, champion.

Marizza Lenz, reserve champion.

Agility-senior-12 inches: Jenny Paulson, champion. Mickaila Lenz, reserve champion.

Agility-advanced-20 inches: Tix, champion.

Kleine, reserve champion.

Agility-limited: Katie Paulson, champion.

Agility-jumpers 1-12 inches: Ashley Paulson, champion. Firenz, reserve champion.

Agility-jumpers 3-20 inches: Tix, champion.

Kleine, reserve champion.

Agility-jumpers limited: Katie Paulson, champion.

Interview-grade 9 and above: Katie Paulson, champion. Mickaila Lenz, reserve champion.

Marizza Lenz, reserve champion.

Interview-grades 6-8: Jenny Paulson, champion.

Interview-grades 3-5: Ashley Paulson, champion. Dayla Talvitie, reserve champion.

GOAT Dairy showmanship-grade 9 and above: Emma Goertz, of 79’ers, champion.

Brayden Bischof, of 79’ers, of reserve champion.

Dairy showmanshipgrades 6-8: Holly Heinen, of Shamrock Shakers, champion. Kyle Gadacz, an independent, reserve champion.

Dairy showman grades 3-5: Adam Heinen, of Shamrock Shakers, champion. Landyn Gadacz, an independent, reserve champion.

Meat showmanshipgrade 9 and above: Travis Boyle, of Green Acres, champion. Riley Kipka, of St. Pat’s, of reserve champion.

Meat showmanshipgrades 6-8: Aleaya Kipka, of St. Pat’s, champion.

Dominic Malikowski, of St. Pat’s, reserve champion.

Meat showmanshipgrades 3-5: Taylor Posch, of St. Pat’s, champion.

Landyn Gadacz, reserve champion.

Junior doe: Brooke Goertz, of 79’ers, champion. Emma Goertz, reserve champion.

Senior doe: Holly

Heinen, champion and reserve champion.

Market goat: Alicia Belanger, of Green Acres, champion. Taylor Posch, reserve champion.

Meat breeding doe senior: Posch, champion.

Aleaya Kipka, reserve champion.

Meat breeding doe junior: Riley Kipka, champion. Aleaya Kipka, reserve champion.

Herdsmanship: Elk River Critters HORSE Minnesota 4-H state horse show representatives: Travis Boyle, of Green Acres; Katilyn Grundhoefer, of Shooting Stars; Grace Kampa, of Shooting Stars; MacCayle Kobluk, an independent; Brittney Wannarka, of Shooting Stars; Aubrie Pennie, of Shooting Stars; Nicole Schaefer, of Green Acres; Abigail Wheeler, of Duelm; and Marley Wheeler, of Duelm.

Miniature horse showmanship: Marizza Lenz, of Minden, champion. Heidi Schimnich, an independent, reserve champion.

LLAMA Showmanship: Liam Pederson, of Minden, champion. Ann Reisinger, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, reserve champion.

Performance course-grade 9 and above: Mickaila Lenz, of Minden, champion. Isabela Bukovich, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, reserve champion.

Performance coursegrades 6-8: Alaina Ferkinhoff, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, champion.

Levi Brenny, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, reserve champion.

Performance coursegrades 3-5: Pederson, champion. Evelyn Skaj, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, reserve champion.

Interview: Skaj, champion. Pederson, reserve champion.

POULTRY Showmanship-grade 9 and above: Janae Nichols, of North Benton, champion. Jessica Thon, of Duelm, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 6-8: Bryant Pierce, of Minden, champion. Morgan Molitor, of Mayhew Lakers, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 3-5: Trevor Meehl, of Graham, champion. Aston Meehl, of Graham, reserve champion.

Breeding pen chickens: Austin Molitor, of Mayhew Lakers, champion. Alexandria Burdette, of North Benton, reserve champion.

Egg productionwhite: Burdette, champion. Kyle Gadacz, an independent, reserve champion.

Egg productionbrown: Landyn Gadacz, an independent, champion. Morgan Molitor, reserve champion.

Market pen-chickens: Landyn Gadacz, champion. Kyle Gadacz, reserve champion.

Large standard breeding pen: Burdette, champion. Austin Molitor, reserve champion.

Market pen-turkeys: Kyle Gadacz, champion.

Landyn Gadacz, reserve champion.

Waterfowl: Kyle Gadacz, champion. Monica Schlough, of Central Minnesota Llama Club, reserve champion.

Guineas: Kyle Gadacz, champion. Landyn Gadacz, reserve champion.

Herdsmanship: Green Acres.

SHEEP Showmanship-grade 9 and above: Abigail Nelson, of Graham, champion. Ashley Betker, of Elk River Critters, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 6-8: Keaton Nelson, of Graham, champion. Kayden Vannurden, of Graham, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 3-5: Raelyn Vannurden, of Graham, champion.

Ewe lamb: Joshua Beack, of 79’ers, champion. Brooke Goertz, of 79’ers, reserve champion.

Yearling ewe: Emmi Janski, of Cornerstone Clovers, champion.

Market wether or ewe lamb: Alexandria Burdette, of North Benton, champion. Abigail Nelson, reserve champion.

Lamb lead: Isabella Wieber, of Cornerstone Clovers, champion. Nora Steiner, of Cornerstone Clovers, reserve champion.

Herdsmanship: Cornerstone Clovers.

SWINE Showmanship-grade 9 and above: Travis Boyle, of Green Acres, champion. Morgan Molitor, of Mayhew Lakers, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 6-8: Austin Molitor, of Mayhew Lakers, champion. Roman Rudnitski, of Elk River Critters, reserve champion.

Showmanshipgrades 3-5: Alivia Arnold, of Duelm, champion. Kloe Klosowski, an independent, reserve champion.

Barrow: Austin Molitor, champion. Rudnitski, reserve champion.

Breeding gilt: Morgan Molitor, champion.

Rudnitski, reserve champion.

Market gilt: Boyle, champion. Morgan Molitor, reserve champion.

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Public Notices

Opinion

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

A shot in the arm for small business advertising would boost local economies

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will a conduct public hearing on September 16th, 2021 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: Charles Dotson requesting a variance to construct a residential structure within 50 ft. of the property line in the RuralAgriculture District. Pursuant to Sections 7.3.6(B)(1)(b)(i) and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of the SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 4, Granite Ledge Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:20 p.m. on September 16th, 2021.

ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting.

For information on how to attend the public hearing by phone or computer, contact the Department of Development before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting at 320/968-5065 or Roxanne.achman@co.benton.mn.us.

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A little-noticed initiative by Sen. Macouple of years. ria Cantwell, D-Washington, and six othEvery dollar of advertising spending er senators would boost local jobs, accelgenerates $8.77 in sales, according to a erate sales and improve economies. The 2010 study by IHS Global Insight, a rm Local Journalism Sustainability Act, S. that periodically measures advertising im2434, is designed to help local news mepact on economies. Advertising is directly dia support their newsgathering missions. responsible for about 20% of the AmeriOne provision goes far beyond offercan economy by directly generating jobs ing aid to community newspapers, local in media sales, creation of materials and news websites and other news-gatherers. BY BRETT WESNER collateral work, but it does far more by CHAIR OF THE It would help small businesses to dig out juicing activity in other businesses. of the economic doldrums by support- NATIONAL NEWSPAPER No surprise to anyone on main street: ASSOCIATION ing their advertising costs in local news After the 2008 recession, small businesses outlets, which in turn will help publishers cut back on their advertising campaigns, and broadcasters to hire journalists. dropping from their normal 3%-5% anThis provision would permit small businesses to nual increases to a stunning 6% cut in 2009. It is too claim a tax credit for a portion of their advertising soon to know what the coronavirus pandemic has purchases up to $5,000 a year. Credits would remain, done to this spending, but it would be no great revbut in declining amounts, for ve years. elation to learn the cuts equaled or exceeded those The legislation, originally introduced in similar following the Great Recession. Expense cuts are what form by Reps. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Arizona, and Dan businesses do to stay a oat.

Newhouse, R-Washington, would also help subscribBut when they are ready to climb back into the ers by providing them with a refundable tax credit up cockpit for a new takeoff, the spending needs to acto $250 a year. It provides nancial support for hiring celerate rapidly. Cash-strapped businesses may be in as well, assisting news organizations with journalists’ no position to fuel their journey though. That is why salaries. a little boost in the form of the Cantwell tax credit It is the advertising tax credit that is the unsung would be so timely. If the economy behaves as it usuhero of this legislation. Like a pebble tossed into the ally does after economic retraction, the new spending pond of local economies, it will show the ripple effect will generate more sales and the public coffers will of bene ts in local jobs, enhanced spending, revenues re ll. The bill’s bene ts end after ve years, but the to run local governments and a boost to get American growth it generates will pay off for decades. small businesses back in the game after a very tough

CITY OF RICE COUNTY OF BENTON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Rice City Council at 6:00 pm on Monday September 20th, 2021 at the Rice City Hall, 205 Main Street East, Rice, MN 56367 for the purpose of hearing from the public, considering, and making recommendation to the City Council regarding a Conditional Use Permit for the following property currently zoned General Business (B-2): 31 1st Ave SE PID 150014500 to use the building to conduct church services.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to comment, testify, or present evidence at the hearing.

Dated: August 31, 2021 Julie Fandel City Clerk City of Rice, MN R-35-1B

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PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1615 34th Street NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA. NAMEHOLDER(S): Creative Apparatus, LLC, 1615 34th Street NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA. (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 elds, 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/ Kimberly Van Dusen 08/23/2021 R-34-2B CITY OF RICE COUNTY OF BENTON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Rice City Council at 6:00 pm on Monday, September 20th, 2021 at the Rice City Hall, 205 Main Street East, Rice, MN 56367 for the purpose of hearing from the public, considering, and making recommendation to the City Council regarding: Rezoning Application to change the zoning from Rural Resident to Single Family Residence located at 2212 Pine Rd NW PID 150047000 and 2175 130th St NW PID 150047100, Rice. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to comment, testify, or present evidence at the hearing.

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Benton County marriage applications

– Cameron James Kipka and Sylvie Vorachith, both of Sartell.

– Joseph John Janson and Dana Marie Keefe, both of Sauk Rapids.

– Jeremy Slade Irwin and Regina Rae Motzko, both of Sauk Rapids.

Biery elected to chair of workforce board

ST. CLOUD – Career Solutions executive director Tammy Biery was elected chair of the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards at the board’s annual summer business meeting in August. Biery, a Sauk Rapids resident, was nominated by MAWB’s membership for this post.

“I’m honored and excited to be elected chair of the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards,” Biery said. “I will work to ensure MAWB continues to provide valuable resources in key workforce development areas, strengthening partnerships with DEED, educational institutions and agencies designed to support the employment and training of Minnesota’s workforce.”

MAWB represents the cooperative efforts of 16 area workforce development boards across the state, whose programs are tailored to meet the speci c needs of their communities. MAWB provides Minnesota with a skilled and competitive workforce though engaged and proactive local elected of cials, workforce boards and staff.

Police Activity Report Aug. 23-29 Editor’s note: The Sauk Rapids Police Department activity will be available next week. It will include incidents from Aug. 23 to Sept. 5.

Rice Police Department Aug. 27, 8:25 p.m. – While an of cer was traveling north on Highway 10 near the Rice exit ramp, he noticed a vehicle approaching from behind the vehicle at a high rate of speed. A rear radar was activated which indicated the vehicle was traveling 89 mph in a 65 mph zone.

The vehicle switched lanes to pass the squad car, and when it was alongside the squad, it quickly slowed down to 70 mph. The of cer waited until a safer location and then activated

the emergency lights and conducted a traf c stop. While approaching the vehicle, the of cer noticed all the windows had been rolled down and there was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The male driver, when questioned, told the of cer he did not know why he was pulled over; however, the driver later admitted to driving fast and slowing down when he noticed the squad. The driver provided a license and proof of insurance.

The of cer asked about the marijuana smell, and the occupant said he does not smoke but his girlfriend does. The driver allowed the of cer to conduct a search of the vehicle in which a glass pipe, grinder and small amount of mari-

juana was found. Driver was issued a citation for traveling 75 mph in a 65 mph zone and for possession of marijuana.

Driver was respectful and compliant.

Incidents: Miscellaneous calls 9, traf c stops 7, assists 4 and medical calls 2.

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SPORTS

Vikings finish Several runners make uninspiring preseason slate varsity debut

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Sauk Rapids-Rice seventh grader Faith Bogle (front, third from left) runs with a group of competitors during the Apollo Early Bird Invitational Aug. 28 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Bogle had the second-best finish for the Storm, placing 28th overall.

Storm girls put together full team race

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Cross-country runners who took to the grounds of the St. Cloud VA Medical Center Aug. 28 were racing against more than each other. They also were in competition against the weather.

With ominous weather on the horizon, the Apollo Early Bird Invitational nished before skies darkened and brought much-needed rain to the brown and crusty race route.

For Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, a program in the process of building numbers, it was a chance to compete against some of the top teams in the area.

Among those to embrace the challenge as part of the SRR boys team was Alex Ostendorf.

The Storm sophomore

completed the 5K course in 18 minutes, 58.3 seconds to place 11th of 49 runners. It was the rst race for several SRR runners.

Ostendorf easily beat his career-best time, which was 19:15.

“He said he wasn’t feeling the greatest before the race, but his performance proved that wrong,” said Sandie Lahr. “There were a lot of jitters, but they set their sights on what they wanted to accomplish.”

Lahr is the head coach for the Storm boys and girls cross-country teams.

Cathedral won the team competition, followed by Sartell-St. Stephen and Willmar. The Storm placed seventh.

Freshman Luke Loidolt had the second-best SRR nish, placing 39th in 21:41.7.

Junior Kieran Hixson (22:23.7) and senior

Jake Blackmore (23:14.3) rounded out the team score.

Lahr was unsure when fall workouts began if there would be enough runners to complete a girls team.

The Storm accomplished a team score as ve girls nished, led by eighth grader Amelia Reker. Reker ran for 24th place with a time of 23:50.5. Seventh grader Faith Bogle nished 28th in 25:20.5, followed by eighth grader Elka Sowada in 32nd (27:05.3) and sophomore Rosa Mazacek in 33rd (27:11.3).

“We were very happy with our girls team,” Lahr said. “We were able to score as a team, which we haven’t been able to do in a few years. They are very young, and I’m looking forward to seeing great things from them. Amelia and Faith did awesome for their rst race.”

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The Minnesota Vikings talked all offseason about their high hopes of rebounding from last season’s disappointing 7-9 campaign, but their lackluster preseason performance certainly didn’t inspire much con dence that they are on the verge of a signi cant turnaround.

The Vikings earned every bit of their 0-3 preseason record. They didn’t SPORTS COLUMNIST

BY ANDY THAYER score an offensive touchdown until their 11th preseason quarter, their defense consistently struggled, and their clear lack of depth at multiple positions makes them especially vulnerable if any key starters get injured. While it’s easy to say things are going to change once guys like Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson, Harrison Smith and Anthony Barr return to the lineup, this preseason clearly demonstrated this team is going to have razor-thin margins for error this season.

First and foremost, the team’s quarterback play was shoddy in all three preseason games. Starter Kirk Cousins looked tentative and rarely progressed through his reads, settling for checkdowns and dump-offs when he had guys open down eld. Jake Browning was in the driver’s seat to nail down the backup quarterback job when he shined early in camp, and the team’s other quarterbacks were all quarantined in COVID-19 protocols. However, that all changed with Browning’s patently awful preseason play – he went 15 of 33 for 154 yards and led zero touchdown drives despite getting signi cant playing time. Rookie Kellen Mond was up and down, but his athleticism ashed on a few rst-down runs, and he led the team’s only two offensive touchdown drives all preseason.

That might have been enough to earn him the No. 2 job unless the team decides to sign someone else after other teams cut their rosters down to 53 players Aug. 30.

The Vikings roster is perilously thin at linebacker and tight end, and if Barr, Eric Kendricks or Irv Smith miss any signi cant amount of time (Barr and Irv Smith are already banged up), it’s going to change how the Vikings want to play. Head coach Mike Zimmer’s defense relies on versatile linebackers who can both blitz and cover, and he can’t afford to lose his top talent there. On offense last year, the Vikings ran the most two tight end sets in the NFL. With Kyle Rudolph in New York, the Vikings absolutely need Irv Smith on the eld as much as possible, and things are already getting ugly. Irv Smith will be undergoing a knee operation this week after an injury he sustained in the nal preseason game, and the tight end position is already in ux.

There were a couple positive takeaways from the preseason if you’re a glass half-full kind of person. The team’s starting offensive line of Rashod Hill, Ezra Cleveland, Garrett Bradbury, Oli Udoh and Brian O’Neill looked respectably solid. With rookies Christian Darrisaw (injury) and Wyatt Davis (inexperience) hopefully ready to provide depth soon, this unit should be improved this season.

Everson Griffen looked good in his brief return to the fold, and he should provide value as a situational pass rusher off the edge.

Finally, tight end Irv Smith shined in his preseason action, and he should be ready to assume a larger role as the team’s No. 3 receiving option if he’s healthy.

This is a huge season for Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman. If the Vikings falter and don’t compete for a playoff spot for a second consecutive season, their jobs with the team could be in serious jeopardy. The Vikings have enough high-end talent to compete, but it remains to be seen whether the team has enough depth to weather the ups and downs of a 17-game NFL season.

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SPORTS

Sartell peppers girls soccer in 5-1 win East Grand Forks takes opener on sloppy field

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

Maggie Fernholz was the busiest player on the eld for the Sauk RapidsRice girls soccer team Aug. 31. Unfortunately for the Storm, her efforts were not enough to lead the team past rival and neighbor Sartell.

Maggie Fernholz faced a constant barrage of shots from a relentless

attack, but the Sabres proved too strong on their way to a 5-1 victory at Sartell High School in Sartell. It was the second straight loss to open the season for a young SRR lineup.

With the toughest part of the schedule coming in the rst few weeks, rstyear head coach Tash Neu

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Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Olivia Bauer moves the ball past an opposing player Aug. 28 against East Grand Forks at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School field in Sauk Rapids.

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(Right) Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Mackenzie Felchle and an East Grand Forks player battle for the ball during the season-opening soccer match Aug. 28 at the in Sauk Rapids. The teams played on a soaked field from storms earlier in the morning.

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(Above) Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Emily Starr dribbles around an East Grand Forks player as the Storm opened the season in soggy conditions Aug. 28 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School field in Sauk Rapids. The Green Wave scored the first two goals of the game and went on to a 4-2 victory.

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said it will be important for her team to grow and learn quickly.

“We have a lot of young players who are getting a crash course in varsity soccer,” Neu said. “It takes a little time to have kids come out of their shell and play at their full potential and we are just chipping away at it.”

Sartell jumped ahead early with a goal at the eight-minute mark before adding another on a penalty kick. The Storm cut the lead in half at the 25-minute mark when Emily Starr scored off a pass from Gabby Fernholz.

That was all the offense the Storm could muster as the Sabres controlled possession for most of the game. An early second-half goal sparked Sartell and took away the momentum gained from Starr’s goal.

Maggie Fernholz nished with seven saves to keep the game close.

The Storm nished with six shots on goal.

“We wouldn’t have been in the game without Maggie,” Neu said. “It’s hard to tell with the score but she really does keep us in it and gives us the opportunity to stay in the game. We missed on a few opportunities, but we are getting better every game.”

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Sauk Rapids-Rice co-head swimming and diving coaches Whitney Jendro and Megan Dingmann were not sure what to expect when their team hit the water Aug. 28 at the Willmar Invitational in Willmar.

Despite several returning experienced competitors, the Storm had many younger swimmers getting their rst taste of a varsity meet. Some of the questions were answered as SRR came home with a fth-place nish in the seventeam event. But, there will be plenty of mixing and matching with the lineup as the season progresses.

“Overall, the girls swam very well for it being our rst meet of the season,” said Jendro, a Little

Falls High School graduate who swam four years at San Diego State University. “It was so fun to see some of our younger swimmers stepping up and contributing in such a positive way to the team’s environment and success. Megan and I couldn’t be happier with beginning the season on such a positive note.”

Eighth grader Ally Lucas helped get the Storm on the scoreboard, placing second in the 500-yard freestyle and second in the 100 backstroke. Samantha Haaf added a second-place nish in the 100 butter y.

Tech won the competition, topping second-place Melrose by 1.5 points. Willmar, which hosted SRR in a dual meet Sept. 2, placed third.

Kaytlin Bittman placed third in the 100 breaststroke, and the 400 freestyle relay of Lydia Zabinski, Vivian Tangen, Lucas and Kendal Stucke placed third with a time of 4 minutes, 2.31 seconds.

The Storm debut in their home

pool with a dual meet against Alexandria at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Willmar Invitational Team scores – 1. Tech 440.5 points, 2. Melrose Area 439, 3.

Willmar 414, 4. Sauk Centre 394, 5.

SRR 383, 6. Morris/Minnewaska 162.5 and 7. Montevideo 92.

SRR in top eight – 200 MR: 4. Lucas, Bittman, Stucke and Lauren Klein 2:01.87; and 6.

Richelle Peacock, Jadeyn Stover, Haaf and Tangen 2:06.07. 200 FS: 7. Mia Lambrecht 2:20.76. 200 IM: 5. Bittman 2:29.27 and 8. Stucke 2:36.07. 50 FS: 7. Stover 27.84. 1M Diving: 8. Sophia Markfelder 144.1 points. 100 FLY: 2. Haaf 1:07.59 and 3. Zabinski 1:12.13. 100 FS: 5. Tangen 1:10.19 and 6. Stucke 1:01.43. 500 FS: 2. Lucas 5:54.52. 200 FSR: 5.

Bittman, Lambrecht, Stover and Zabinski 1:49.96. 100 BR: 3. Bittman 1:15.89 and 5. Stover 1:21.37. 400 FSR: 3. Zabinski, Tangen, Lucas and Stucke 4:02.31; and 7. Klein, Grace Thompson, Haaf and Lambrecht 4:17.32.

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SPORTS

Sabres spoil Storm’s home opener Boys soccer opens with big victory at Little Falls

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

The stage was set for what the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School boys soccer team was hoping would be an epic home-opener. The weather was perfect, and the opponent was rival and neighbor Sartell.

Unfortunately for the Storm, things did not come together.

Sartell dominated possession in the rst half, taking an early lead on a penalty kick goal on its way to a 4-0 victory Aug. 31 under the lights at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids.

The loss dropped the Storm, who defeated Little Falls in the season-opener, to 1-1.

“It was a tough game and we did not have a strong rst half,” said Chris Rothstein, SRR head coach. “They played better as a cohesive team than we did. But despite the score, we were much happier with our performance in the second half. We played well together as a team and

each person gave 100% effort.”

The Sabres scored twice in each half and put nearly constant pressure on Storm goalkeeper Gavin Emery, who had seven saves.

“Emery made a couple ridiculously good saves,” Rothstein said.

Seniors Eli Moilanen and Keegan Pham were aggressive offensively but were unable to get anything into the net. Moilanen had a team-leading three shots on goal. Leif Rudnick, Owen Arndt and Pham each had one shot on goal.

Senior Ryan Hallonquist led a stronger defensive effort in the second half for SRR. “Moilanen and Pham did a lot of work in the attack and were unlucky not to score,” Rothstein said. “Hallonquist had a great game and helped the team to keep a positive mindset and work their hardest even though we were losing.”

SRR 7, Little Falls 0 The Storm exploded for six second-half goals

Volleyball hosts two matches this week

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School volleyball team ran into a strong Willmar team in their season-opener Aug. 31. The Storm debuted at home but were swept by the Cardinals 25-14, 2518 and 25-16.

Willmar’s defense kept the Storm attack at bay, holding them to 15 kills. Ava Athman led SRR with four kills, two aces and two blocks. Lexi Helmin and Jordyn Lee each added three kills.

Emma Portner and Darci Peterson each had six set assists for the Storm, who played Rocori in Cold Spring Sept. 2. They will face Brainerd Tuesday, Sept. 7, and Moorhead Thursday, Sept. 9.

Both games are at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Willmar was ranked No. 3 in the preseason Class AAA poll and improved to 2-1 with the win.

The Cardinals’ loss was to top-ranked Marshall.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice senior midfielder Andrew Markfelder battles for the ball with Sartell’s Elliot Testa during the Storm’s home-opener Aug. 31 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids.

The Sabres scored twice in each half, defeating the Storm 4-0.

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in a season-opening 7-0 victory over Little Falls Aug. 27 at Belle Prairie Soccer Fields in Little Falls.

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Storm girls tennis experiencing growing pains

The process of starting an athletic program can be tough, something the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School girls tennis team is experiencing rst-hand this season.

Two weeks into its rst season on its own, the Storm are still searching for their rst win after a busy stretch of matches.

The team has faced strong competition in their rst seven dual meets, including two against a Foley team expected to contend for a section title. The rst victory, however, remains elusive.

“Right now, things have been a bit hectic,” said Trish Bemboom, SRR head coach. “They are continuing to get opportunities for growth.”

The team turned in their most competitive performance of the season in a 5-2 loss to Alexandria Aug. 31 at Sartell High School in Sartell. Grace

Roesch earned a three-set victory at No. 2 singles, as did the No. 1 doubles team of Addison Bemboom and Belle Haddy.

Roesch rallied from a rst-set loss to win the next two, 6-4, 6-1.

“Grace continued to show her strength and consistency during a long match,” Coach Bemboom said. “She wasn’t shaken by the long rallies.”

Addison Bemboom and Haddy rode their strong play at the net to a 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 victory over the Cardinals.

“They were tough to touch once they got the ball at the net,” Coach Bemboom said. “All the girls competed very well.

The score could’ve easily been 4-3 in our favor with multiple matches going three sets.”

Addison Buchanan and Kathryn Stiegel lost a three-setter at No. 3 doubles for SRR. The Storm were swept in a pair of 7-0 decisions Aug. 30 at a

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At a Becker triangular Aug. 26, SRR lost 7-0 matches to New LondonSpicer and the host Bulldogs. Against Becker, Addison Bemboom and Haddy lost a third-set tiebreaker, and Haddy went three sets at No. 2 singles against the Wildcats before dropping the tiebreaker.

The busy early season continued as the Storm played in Monticello Sept.

2 and Litch eld Sept. 3.

SRR travels to Brainerd Tuesday, Sept. 7, and will play at Rocori High School Thursday, Sept. 9, in a Central Lakes Conference dual in Cold Spring.

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(Left) Sauk RapidsRice freshman midfielder Garret Broman looks for a teammate to pass to on a throw-in during the Storm’s Central Lakes Conference match against Sartell Aug. 31 in Sauk Rapids.

The loss dropped the Storm, who triumphed over Little Falls in their season-opener, Sauk Rapids-Rice senior midfielder Owen Arndt gets in to 1-1. defensive position as Sartell’s Marcus Congdon attacks during the team’s match Aug. 31 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. Arndt had one shot on goal in the contest.

from page 15 Pham scored the lone rst-half goal off a pass from Moilanen. The duo sparked the second-half domination as Moilanen scored three times and Pham added another.

Rudnick scored the other Storm goal, while Callen Kieke, Andrew Markfelder and Cooper Godwin each had one assist.

The Storm played at Tech High School Sept. 2 in St. Cloud. SRR returns home for games against Willmar Tuesday, Sept. 7, and Rocori Thursday, Sept.

9. Both of those games are at SRRHS eld in Sauk Rapids.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice senior goalkeeper Gavin Emery sends the ball into play during the Storm’s home-opener against Sartell Aug. 31 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids.

Emery had seven saves in the defeat.

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The Storm opened the season with a 4-2 loss to East Grand Forks Aug. 28 on a soaked Sauk Rapids-Rice High School eld. Heavy rain early in the day saturated the eld, leading to dif cult playing conditions as the ball often stopped due to the wet conditions.

The Green Wave took a 2-0 lead into halftime and extended the lead to three early in the second half. The Storm got back in it with goals from Aneleise Martinson and Ava Plemel, who also assisted on the rst goal.

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FOLEY – With the new school year approaching, students at Foley High School will be welcomed back with a new feature to their lunch program.

High school students have the option to incorporate more dairy into their diets because of a donation from the Benton County American Dairy Association’s dairy farmers.

“We’re excited about the fact that we’re going to reach so many kids and families, and let them know about dairy,” said Pat Boyle, treasurer for Benton County ADA. “We’re going to get them to drink more milk, and hopefully, they’ll develop lifelong habits that are passed on for generations. This could be a win-win for everybody.”

The county dairy board donated one upright, reach-in refrigerator to the Foley High School in Foley.

In working with the school’s child nutrition director, the group of dairy farmer representatives provided an outlet for the school to have more dairy products and foods with dairy on them available for students.

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Foley Public Schools Superintendent Paul Neubauer (front, from left), cook manager Lori Landowski, Benton County Dairy Ambassador Heidi Montag, Benton County Dairy Princess Emily Schreindl and Foley High School Principal Shayne Kusler; (back, from left) school board members Becky Howard and Stephanie Rudnitski, Benton County American Dairy Association members Pat Boyle and Lawrence Thell, school board members Ken Anderson and Sharon Kipka and child nutrition director Cheryl Pick stand in front of the dairy cooler donated by the Benton County ADA Sept. 1 in the cafeteria at Foley schools. The cooler will allow students additional dairy options.

sidered a part of that with it going from the farm to these milk cartons in 48 hours,” Cheryl Pick said. “When (Boyle) reached out asking if we could use a cooler, that gave us the chance to offer kids cheese sticks, yogurt, even salads with cheese on them.”

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Tammy and Calvin Beumer operate Lone Pine Farm in Morrison County near Hillman. The Beumers are this year’s Morrison County Farm Family of the Year.

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HILLMAN – Calvin Beumer has made it a tradition of sorts to take his grandchildren to Farmfest, but attending this year’s event was more meaningful than any other.

Calvin and his wife, Tammy, and their family were recognized as the 2021 Morrison County Farm Family of the Year at Farmfest Aug. 3-5 in Morgan.

“Almost the whole family made it down for the awards ceremony,” Calvin said. “It was very exciting and quite surprising that we were named the county’s farm family. There are so many good farmers, dairy farmers, in our area, so it’s quite an honor we were chosen.”

Calvin and Tammy milk 85 cows on their Morrison County farm near Hillman. They also raise a cow-calf herd of Red Angus, operate

Calvin Beumer (left) talks with Steve Pekarek, of Sunrise Ag Cooperative, after receiving a load of sawdust Aug. 27 at the farm near Hillman. Beumer serves on the board of directors for the area cooperative.

a chicken barn for Pilgrim’s Pride and farm 600 acres of corn, soybean, oat and hay.

In the Beumers’ 40 years of farming, they have also raised four children – Allen, Stacy, Leann and Kari – and are watching their 13 grandchildren grow up with opportunities to be on the farm.

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For the majority of the Beumers’ farming career, Tammy has taken care of the youngstock on the farm.

Calvin milks the herd morning and night in the couple’s double-5 parallel parlor. Together, Calvin and Tammy take care of the eldwork.

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Bunker silos are feed storage systems where feed is piled up to 20 feet high in long piles, sometimes contained by side walls. The size of these structures varies by the size of the operation, but they have similar hazards in common. When creating and packing a silo, the goal of the operator is to drive their truck or tractor over the pile quickly and pack the silage in the pile tightly. This is done to obtain the optimal oxygen-free environment for fermentation. In order to get that optimal compaction, a progressive wedge is formed during ling of the silo in order to provide a safe slope. When building your silage pile, follow the 3-to-1 rule.

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One of the rst things that should be on your mind is only having experienced people operating equipment. These environments are full of large, fast-moving machinery. Experienced operators at the helm of harvest equipment will ensure a safe and fast harvest when time is of the essence. Now is also the time to make sure all harvest machinery have rollover protective structures and seat belts to ensure the safety of operators. These pieces of safety equipment will literally save lives and should be operational when machinery is used.

Requiring equipment operators to remain in their vehicles can minimize risks and prevent them from being run over. If one or more dump trucks are being used to haul silage around the horizontal bunker, establish a procedure before making the pile to minimize risk of collisions. This procedure will encourage mindfulness and patience by all on site. Another tip is to have workers wear brightly colored safety vests or T-shirts to increase their visibility in or around the work zone.

Construction and harvest machinery is also infamous for being fascinating to children and visitors. Make sure to keep visitors and children out of all farm work zones. It is also important children should never be allowed in the silage making area.

A good rule of thumb for safety around a silage pile is adults should not be closer to the silage face than three times the piles height. For example, if the pile is 15 feet high, you should be no closer than 45 feet from the front of the pile. These practices will promote a safe environment for farm members and staff.

Harvest is an exciting and turbulent time on any operation. Use the tips shared in this article to allow your family and employees to have a safe season.

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grees. Allen and his wife, Heather, manage the chicken barn, while Leann and her husband, Chad, raise the beef herd on their farm nearby. Both Stacy and Kari have full-time jobs off the farm but make frequent visits to their childhood home.

“Stacy has two sons who are out here quite often,” Calvin said.

“We even have cameras hooked up in the maternity pen that they can watch those cows from their house.”

Family has always been a central focus for the Beumers.

“We spend a lot of time together as a family,” Calvin said.

The Beumers rst built a chicken barn so Tammy could stay at home with the children and help with bookwork for the various farming enterprises.

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The Beumer family – Andy Poster (front, from left), Jack Poster, Brooke Pietrzak and Gage Beumer; (middle, from left) Sophie Latterall, Zach Latterall, Luke Pietrzak, Reed Beumer, Blake Pietrzak, Molly Poster and Veda Beumer; (back, from left) Chad Pietrzak, Leann Pietrzak, Kari Latterall, Harper Latterall, Calvin Beumer, Tammy Beumer, Allen Beumer, Heather Beumer, Avery Beumer, Stacy Poster and Jed Poster – accept the Morrison County Farm Family of the Year award at Farmfest Aug. 3-5 In Morgan. Not pictured is Kari Latterall’s husband, Nate.

Beumers from page 4B “We know why we’re tired every night,” said Tammy, jokingly, who grew up on a dairy and poultry farm near Pierz.

Calvin and Tammy farmed with Calvin’s parents, the late Edmund and Mary Beumer, before taking over in 1983.

Over the years, the couple has replaced buildings on the family’s 1937 farm site, developed farmland and improved the genetics of the dairy herd all while maintaining Calvin’s dad’s vision of farming ahead of the times.

“I think Dad would be satis ed to know what we have here and what we’ve been recognized for,” Calvin said. “He was quite a progressive dairyman. He put in the rst parlor in the area.

When I was 1 year old, him and Grandpa put in a bulk tank and switched to a cooperative that would pick them up.”

Tammy agreed.

“I think (Edmund) would be proud,” she said. “He did a lot of tractor driving even later in age.”

Today, the Beumers’ herd can be traced to the six cows that were the foundation of Lone Pine Farm. The Beumers continue to breed from an elite group of bulls, using A.I. to develop key characteristics in the herd.

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Tammy Beumer beds calf pens Aug. 27 at her farm near Hillman. Beumer is responsible for the youngstock on the 85-cow dairy.

The Beumers have had the opportunity to share their breeding successes with people across the dairy industry.

“We were a part of a young sires program, and one of our cows was pictured for the ABS bull magazine,” Calvin said.

“They brought visitors from Australia and Spain to see this cow. It was fun.”

More recently, the Beumers have celebrated birthday parties on the farm, and their grandchildren spent a year building a fort that withstood the winter. The youngest generation also

helps Tammy with calf chores and picking rock in the spring time.

“This is such a great place for grandkids,” Tammy said.

In addition to the efforts the Beumers have made to make family the center of their farming lifestyle, Calvin and Tammy also generously support their community.

Calvin has served on the Farm Service Agency committee as well as the Milaca school board; he currently serves on Sunrise Ag Cooperative’s board of directors and is involved in many capacities at St. Rita’s Catho-

lic Church. The couple is also members of the Hillman Swampstompers Snowmobiling Club.

“I’ve only been so involved because Tammy is able to take care of things at home,” Calvin said.

Tammy agreed.

“I think we got that from our parents,” she said. “It’s how we grew up. We were shown to give back to the community.”

Through the good times and more challenging times of farming, the Beumers have always relied on the goodness of the people who surround them. And in receiving the farm family of the year award, they are humbled by people’s perception of them.

“We’ve always tried to treat people how we want to be treated,” Tammy said. “I think we can say we’re pretty proud that we’ve strived for that and people think of us that way.”

“I think Dad would be satis ed to know what we have here and what we’ve been recognized for. He was quite a progressive dairyman.

He put in the rst parlor in the area.

When I was 1 year old, him and Grandpa put in a bulk tank and switched to a cooperative that would pick them up.”

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Producers encouraged to take annual survey Questions on best management practices for corn, soybean ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to take part in its annual pesticide and fertilizer survey. This year, the survey will focus on best management practices for corn and soybean farmers. The survey will be mailed with a follow-up phone call for non-responses. The data helps the MDA track the awareness, adoption and use of nitrogen and pesticides BMPs and provides guidance to education and research programs.

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