Sauk Rapids Herald - April 11 edition

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Order extended Minnesotans cautioned to stay-at-home through May 3

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Editor’s note: This article was written with information April 9.

SAUK RAPIDS – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz extended his stay-at-home order April 8.

Emergency executive order 20-20 was set to expire at 5 p.m.

April 10, but instead Walz has increased the number of days in which residents and non-essential workers are to shutter in their homes. The amended order, 2033, will continue through May 3.

The stay-at-home order is in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and to allow the state healthcare system to prepare for Minnesota’s peak

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Poster goes promotional Freelance photographer creates video of Sauk Rapids

PHOTO BY ANDY POSTER

(Above) The sun sets on the city of Sauk Rapids in fall 2019.

Andy Poster, a content creator, included overhead looks of the city in a promotional video project.

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Andy Poster

SAUK RAPIDS – What started out as a simple website improvement project developed into one of the most interesting achievements of Andy Poster’s freelance content creation career.

Poster, over the course of an engaging six-month period, com-

piled an assortment of Sauk Rapids events, businesses and community members into a four-minute video that was published to the Sauk Rapids Government Center YouTube channel March 23.

The project, which was contracted by the city of Sauk Rapids, began with a storyboard, where Poster broke down essential places to record.

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Tables honor military service American Legion Post No. 473 members donate in recognition

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

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PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Fred Segler Sr. (left) and Jim Hovda hold new tables at the American Legion Post No. 473 March 24 in Rice. The Legion members started the project in summer 2019 and hope to have all new tabletops in the club by the end of 2020.

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• Mortgage Foreclosures (3) - pg. 11 and 13 • Probate Notice - Bossert - pg. 13 • Assumed Name - Fred’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C - pg. 11 • Benton County Board of Commissioners Reg. Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2020 - pg. 12

RICE – The American Legion Post No. 473 in Rice is getting a gradual makeover. Since summer 2019, members of the Auxiliary have pooled donations for new tables. But, the tables being installed are more than basic.

Each tabletop is adorned with military insignias, names and years of service of those who donated the table and their family members.

“Jim (Segler) was at the meeting and liked the idea,” said Fred Segler Sr., Jim’s dad. “But once he saw the first one come in, he knew our family needed to do one and get many others onboard with new tables. They are very well done, and it is great to see members of the club and their families jumping into it.”

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• Benton County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing - pg. 13 • Benton County Board of Electronic Public Hearing - pg. 11 • Benton County Board of Adjustment Public Hearing Correction - pg. 13 • Watab Township - pg. 11

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 | Page 3

Sauk Rapids compost site opens Saturday

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Use without permit sticker allowed through stay-at-home order SAUK RAPIDS – The city of Sauk Rapids will open its compost site for the season April 11.

People who live within city limits or within the orderly annexation area will be allowed to use the site without first purchasing a 2020 compost sticker while the stay-at-home order is enacted.

When restrictions are lifted, compost stickers will be required. Compost stickers will not be available for purchase until that time.

The compost site is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3-7 p.m. Mondays and noon to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays. Residents are to abide by all compost site rules and social distancing guidelines when using the site.

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Fred Segler Sr. displays his family’s table March 24 in Rice. Segler has himself and eight family members honored on the table across three branches of service and four generations.

niture manufacturer creates the wooden tabletops based on the dimensions required. The decals are placed into the wood, and the tables are polished.

While families and individuals have contributed tables, Post No. 473 as a whole club pitched in for three small tables as well. One is embellished with the preamble to the

United States Constitution, while the other two have the Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion insignias.

As more tables are converted to the new wooden tops honoring members of the service, the American Legion Post No. 473 hopes to have the project completed by the end of 2020, but comple-

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and prepared in a situation as this.

“It’s a bit like this,” he said. “If we send four fire departments to a small wildfire, we can be accused of a little bit of overkill on it, but the thing is, if it gets beyond where the four can handle it, the thing starts to double out of control.”

Despite the order extension, Walz said he hopes to work with some business sectors to loosen restrictions. He allowed workers to return to garden centers and issued an amendment Thursday to allow septic service providers to return to work.

“We’re going to try and ask them in the very short term to create pro-

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rate of infection.

Walz said because of the stay-at-home order and social distance guidelines, COVID-19 cases have slowed from doubling every 2.5 days to every eight.

However, Walz said without proper precautions, Minnesota gains could be lost overnight.

“This is the absolute given,” Walz said. “If you need a ventilator and don’t get one, there is a slim chance you’re going to survive it. If you need a ventilator and you get one, your chance of survival increases 10 times.”

Walz said the state would need a minimum of 3,000 ICU beds by midMay, and that the next three weeks will be spent continuing to partner with hospitals and the private sector to secure beds, ventilators and personal protective equipment.

The state has 303 of 1,147 intensive care unit beds available, with more than 1,600 beds that can be converted to ICU in 72 hours. Over 1,400 ventilators are available, but 888 are on back order because guidelines dictate suppliers must first sell to the federal government.

Walz said the state cannot be overly cautious

tion depends on donors and production time.

“We have had nothing but praise for all of the tables,” Fred said. “Everyone has been really impressed. More people are contributing as time goes on because of the way the tabletops are turning out.

We are excited to see everything converted.”

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity

March 30 0942 hrs: Officers responded to the area of 11th Street North and Ninth Avenue for a verbal domestic dispute. Female was crying and yelling at her husband, and told officers her husband had slashed her vehicle tires. Male was uncooperative. The female wanted to leave, but no shelters were available. Officers cleared once the situation calmed.

March 31 1928 hrs: Officers received complaints of a male putting up posters on trees and utility poles on the 1400 block of Second Avenue South. Officers removed the signs and attempted to locate the male.

April 1 1857 hrs: Officers received a complaint of a group of people with loud music on the 1000 block of River Avenue North. Individuals turned the music down and officers reminded the individuals of large tocol based on social dis- group gathering rules. tancing and best practices that doesn’t change the Incidents: 25 suspicious activity reports, 19 various progress that has been calls, 14 assists, 10 welfare checks, 8 thefts, 8 medimade, doesn’t put people cal calls, 7 child, 7 disturbances, 7 permits, 6 alarms, at risk to exposure, but al- 5 traffic stops, 5 civil, 5 domestic disputes, 4 human lows us to reopen some of services reports, 3 property, 3 animals, 3 burglaries, the industries that were not 2 assaults, 2 accidents, 2 utility problems, 2 guns, 2 considered essential the parking violations, 2 records checks, 2 ordinances, 2 driving and 2 vehicles. first time,” Walz said.

Walz said the state is Rice Police Department activity not out of the woods and residents cannot relax.

April 1 2035 hrs: Officers received a call of a vehicle As of Thursday, the parked in front of Rice Elementary School for over state recorded 50 deaths an hour with a child yelling intermittently. Officers due to COVID-19. A to- learned the family was selling their home and needed tal of 1,242 Minnesotans to leave while there were showings. Children were have tested positive and using the school’s internet to do homework, and the 675 of those people have younger child was unhappy about not being able to go recovered to a point where to the playground. they no longer need to be isolated. Over 32,000 peo- Incidents: 7 assists, 6 various calls, 4 traffic stops, 4 ple have been tested in the suspicious activity reports, 2 alarms, 2 property and 2 animals. state.

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The renovation of the tables started with a presentation from Viking Furniture, of St. Joseph, at a Legion meeting. After the presentation, Jim and Jan Hovda donated to have two tables put into the club, one with Jim’s two Army insignias – the 3rd Battalion, 3rd U.S. Army Regiment (the Old Guard) and the Special Forces Regimental Flag – and one for Jan’s father, LaMont “Barney” Barnes, who served from R k1943 through 1945 with sa photo reconnaissance squadron.

“It’s significant,” Jim Hovda said. “Both of the units I was in are significant units, so it is nice to have them represented here. I am very proud of my military service and am proud of the display depicting one soldier’s service that is both inspiring and educational.”

Jim Segler and Fred also made a financial commitment to a table.

Theirs is the biggest the club has and commemorates the service of nine family members across three branches of service and four generations. The family table has service dating back to World War II. Fred served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958-62, so his years of service are embellished underneath the Marine insignia and the words Semper Fi, short for the Semper Fidelis motto of the Marines meaning always faithful. The U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army are the other branches represented, each surrounded by names of those family members who have served or are serving.

“It’s all about honoring those who have served,” said Fred, commander of Post No. 473.

“Having my family all together like this is incredible, and it shows how much we value our service.”

Once someone commits to purchasing and donating a table, there is a process to go through.

The individual or family has to pick out how they want the table to be laid out, from ranks, military insignias, unit symbols, emblems or patches to functional badges.

Jim Segler said anything is possible for the tables and is dependent on how each donor wants their family or individual service to be represented. Once those are chosen, Everything Signs of Holdingford prepares the decals for the tables.

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Safety during the stay-at-home order Preparation a difference maker in severe weather precautions

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – On April 1, the Foley Police Department tested their newly-installed weather warning siren, an important indicator of hazardous weather conditions.

Foley’s previous warning siren was struck by lightning last September, rendering it unusable.

A functioning warning siren can allow for preparation. And according to weather experts, preparation can be the difference in surviving severe weather.

“You should be prepared for natural or severe weather,” said Todd Krause, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Chanhassen.

“If a tornado is coming for you, you need to have a plan, regardless of what’s going on in the world.”

With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issuing Executive Order 20-20, a stay-at-home order directing non-essential workers to remain in their homes in the hopes of slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, many Minnesotans find themselves quarantined in their households without many reasons to leave. But when a tornado touches down, many sections of the home become unideal for shelter.

“Every situation will be different, but in general, get to the lowest level possible within the middle of that struc-

ture, underneath something like a desk or work bench,” Krause said. “If you get hit hard, all that stuff may cascade into you, so you’ll want to be underneath something to protect you from the falling debris.”

Tornadoes can occur at any time of year, meaning attempts to safely prepare for one is often difficult. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health suggests packing an emergency kit for a potential tornado. Water, snacks and spare batteries are common components of a severe weather kit.

Severe weather in Minnesota is not limited to tornadoes; during the spring and summer seasons, large hail, strong winds and flash flooding all warrant severe weather warnings and can cause significant damage. While flooding from melting snow has passed, future flooding could occur due to ground saturation.

Whether it is for essential work or retrieving food and other important supplies, Krause suggests using caution on flooding roads.

“Most fatalities in flash flooding occurs at night when people are out driving,” Krause said. “If you are out at night and you encounter water across a road, turn around and go another way. The old phrase is ‘Turn around don’t drown.’ Especially at

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Preparation, as Krause alludes to, takes more than having a plan during the course of the storm. Usually, there are accessible routes to retrieve storm warnings before the dangerous weather takes place.

The National Weather Service will issue an active severe weather alert, which is relayed to the public through their website and local radio and television stations, including NOAA Weather Radio.

These alerts are issued during possible tornadoes and extreme instances of hail and wind.

“We’re looking at hail the size of quarters or larger, 1 inch in diameter, or winds of at least 58 miles per hour,” Krause said. “That’s where you

start getting large tree branches coming down and other damage that can start occurring.”

Benton County has an extensive process in play to alert area residents. The Benton County Emergency Alert System calls residents off a registration list when a weather warning is issued, alerting people of the impending hazard.

Residents must register themselves to receive alerts and do not have to live in the county.

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And, of course, there are sirens which serve as a warning to outdoor residents of the growing danger.

“The sirens are to warn people outside to get shelter,” said Katie McMillin, Foley police chief. “That’s what their purpose is.”

The National Weather Service, alongside Homeland Security and Emergency Management, sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs from April 13-17. As a lighthearted challenge to fuel safety-driven awareness, the National Weather Service is engaging the public with #SafePlaceSelfie Day. Participants identify the safe places in their house and take

a selfie photo. The event will take place at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8.

“We’re going to get severe storms this year, so we’re making sure we’re bringing awareness,” Krause said.

Foley authorities, in the wake of the installation of a newly installed siren, intend on focusing on any potential severe weather threat, regardless of the added concerns of COVID-19.

“We all work together, and if severe weather came up, we would look at that too, making sure we cover that,” McMillin said. “They’re both severe and important things. We would want to make sure we cover both.”

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I see you; you are not alone To the residents and business owners of Sauk Rapids, On behalf of the Sauk Rapids City Council and myself, I want to reach out to thank all of you and to show my support during these unprecedented times.

It feels as though our en- A MESSAGE FROM tire world has been flipped THE MAYOR upside down over the last BY KURT HUNSTIGER month or so. Unfortunately, it sounds like there may still be some dark days that lie ahead in the nation’s battle with COVID-19.

To our wonderful business owners who have had to temporarily close their doors for the sake of the greater good, I see you, I support you, and I thank you.

When the threat of COVID-19 lessens, I encourage all Sauk Rapids residents to do their part to continue to support our local businesses. Our businesses are such an essential part of what makes Sauk Rapids great, so please do all you can even now to show your support. Purchase dinner from a Sauk Rapids restaurant offering take-out or order a gift card to be used in the future from a downtown business that has been impacted by the governor’s shelter-in-place order. Pre-pay your hair stylist or barber for a future service. Let’s do what we do best as a community and show our support to our local businesses.

To the businesses deemed as essential, thank you for continuing to serve the residents of Sauk Rapids in times of uncertainty.

To the residents of Sauk Rapids who have been furloughed or who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, I see you, and you are not alone.

To the parents who are tackling home schooling while also juggling your job from home, I see you as well. To the teachers who are now teaching to a screen instead of a full classroom of students, thank you for continuing to be there for our Sauk Rapids-Rice students. To the healthcare workers who are truly in the trenches with the fight against this aggressive virus, thank you for being there for our most vulnerable. Thank you to all of the residents of Sauk Rapids for doing your part in the fight. Thank you for checking in on your neighbors and for being understanding and patient while we all navigate these uncharted waters.

To the police department and fire department who are unable to shelter in place, I see you, and I appreciate you. Thank you for continuing to serve and protect the city of Sauk Rapids. Thank you to all city employees who have done their best to adapt to the ever-changing world of COVID-19 while continuing to fulfill your duties.

When the city of Sauk Rapids decided on a new slogan a few months ago, I never realized the value the words “everybody’s hometown” would have in times like this. A hometown is a place you will always feel at home and where you can always return. A hometown is where people come together and support one another in good times and in bad. Sauk Rapids is where my wife, Ruth, and I decided to raise a family. We chose Sauk Rapids because of the people, the businesses, the school district and the small-town feeling.

As we continue to deal with COVID-19, I have never been prouder to call Sauk Rapids my chosen hometown. We will get through this as a city.

Stay healthy, stay safe, and be kind to one another.

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Easter, Easter, read all about it

Warm curls, tiny laced gloves, tights swallowing blades of soreness, strugunder pastel dresses and buckled, shiny gling to breathe and unable to eat or drink heals. Hair gel, bow ties, suspenders and with misery. The state of the coronavirus laced, leather shoes. Will Easter Sunday spread has a subconscious effect on our look different this year than ever before psyche, each of us dealing with it in a difin history? ferent way. No one wants to get sick, and Sure, it will look different than it has no one wants to go bankrupt on account in a long time, but we will be experiencof not working. ing only a small taste of what many perBut, if we find ourselves in either secuted Christians have faced each Easter of those places: “The Lord, also will be a LIFE BY FAITH and what the first church establishers exrefuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times

BY MERCY NYGAARD of trouble. And those who know your perienced after Jesus’ death.

Walk through the streets quickly, try name will put their trust in you; for you, to keep yourself distanced. Stay in small groups to Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you” Psalm b avoid drawing attention. Stay home, stay safe. No, I 9:9-10. am not talking about COVID-19. I am talking about Whatever state of suffering we are in, we mustt Jesus’ followers after he was crucified on the cross. receive ourselves in the fires of the sorrow, plantingc Three days later, two women visited the tomb firmly our identity in Jesus and who he is. He is ourr and found it empty. They brought the news back redeemer, our living word, our strength, our providert a to the rest of Jesus’ followers who were wait- and our helper. ing inside homes, trying to make sense of what Dress up or dress down this Easter Sunday. LookS was happening in the world. All Jesus’ parables, at those whose presence is close to you and together.c m all their imperfect, human attempts at understand- Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. ing finally became clearer upon the news that JeWithout the reality of Jesus dying for our sinsr sus was alive – dead and then raised to life again. and being raised to life again, there is no hope. Withd We have that hope. No matter the suffering of the reality of believing in Jesus’ payment on the storms, sickness, accidents, financial ruin, persecu- cross for our sins, we are not condemned. Througha t tion, abuse, abduction or isolation. Jesus is alive, our Jesus, we are saved. comforter, our healer, our Savior. Ask and you shall Maybe your are lost. Maybe this Easter, unablev receive. Let Jesus be Lord of your life. Proclaim it, to gather in a crowded church, you can see yourd surrendering your life as not your own, and you shall wretched self and learn Jesus came to save even you.p have life eternal.

Take hope because once you were lost. Now, you arei v After the disciples saw Jesus and found. the proof of his wounds, they went on Accepting and receiving this reality will makee to suffer persecution and even death. you want to set your path straight and live for God’si No, we do not want to be laid out in bed, body glory as you continue to get to know him and hisa r aching, knives piercing our brains with every throb, love story in the Bible. c i o

Tulip culture Tulip leaves are emerging from grow freely. Mulch will hold moisture in the ground and growing quickly now. the soil, and keeping the bulbs watered is Their leaves are much wider and essential for bloom in subsequent years. curved around each other in contrast to Tulips should be planted 4-6 inches apart the thinner and taller daffodil leaves. in areas that drain well. Soil that is very While anything green is enjoyable to wet for too long a time will rot the bulbs. see, we wait for the blooms – the bright Tulip blooms should be cut or single or multi-color cups that come snapped off once they have begun to fade. in almost all colors. Bulbs I purchased This encourages the plant to store food GREEN AND years ago were described as having in the bulb for the next year instead of green blooms, but they appeared to GROWING IN BENTON producing a seed pod. As with daffodils COUNTY be a cool white while blooming in my and other bulbs, cutting or tying the leaves yard. Tulips come from central Asia BY LINDA G. TENNESON is not recommended. The leaves need and have been cultivated for over water, soil nutrients and sun exposure to a thousand years. One source said there are over produce and store food for the following growing 4,000 varieties of tulips. Many of them have been season. Once this is done the leaves die off and hybridized to create multiple petals with or without disappear. A marker or photograph will remind the fringes and mixtures of colors. Unfortunately, they gardener where they are planted, so they are not do not last more than a few years. However, the inadvertently disturbed when an annual or perennial Darwin or Darwin hybrid tulips will grow for many is later planted near them. years. They have long lasting blooms and grow taller Tulips grow best in full sun. Because they than other varieties, sometimes up to 30 inches tall. bloom before many trees have leafed out, they may Darwin tulips have large solid color blooms in red, be planted close to deciduous trees. Later growing pink, orange, yellow and white. and blooming plants will also screen the tulip foliage Tulips are easy to grow if planted in the fall, with as it dies down. Deer and rabbits will eat the tulip the pointed end up and 4-6 inches deep. A general rule blooms, so protection during the blooming period is the bigger the bulb, the deeper it should be planted. may also be needed. Bulbs that have been forced Once planted, place a form of rodent deterrent on indoors have had their energy reserves depleted by top of the ground. Squirrels can smell the bulbs or this process. Forced bulbs may be planted outdoors see the disturbed ground and will dig up the bulbs to and hopefully will produce leaves in the following eat them. Hardware cloth or chicken wire fastened year but will need a couple of seasons of growth with earth staples or rocks work well. The protective before blooming again. material should be removed in early spring because Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota it is no longer needed, and so the bulb leaves can Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

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Commissioners approve quad-county mutual aid agreement Benton, Stearns, Wright, Sherburne counties will aid each other

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Meeting by teleconference April 7, the Benton County Board continued its COVID-19 response efforts as it entered into a mutual aid agreement with Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties to share equipment, personnel and other resources throughout the duration of the pandemic.

Before approving the agreement, Benton County Public Health Supervisor Nicole Ruhoff updated the board on county projects such as ensuring those affected by the virus have coverage for essential needs to providing vouchers for hotels to accommodate displaced residents. Ruhoff said the county is already preparing to disperse a vaccine or other treatment should

they become available.

“We would have a local responsibility to ensure that could happen,” Ruhoff said.

In entering a mutual aid agreement, the county secures a cooperative, unified response from each member during the pandemic, essentially lending authority to collaborate by using powers common to each county as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Benton County could supply or be supplied with assistance, meaning personnel, equipment, supplies and services from public works, the fire department, emergency management, emergency medical services and law enforcement.

The counties are sharing services at no cost until an eight-hour threshold is met after which the re-

sponding county can seek reimbursement.

Emergency Management Director Jim McDermott said the next big issue is planning and information gathering.

He said the county needs to be receiving truthful and accurate information, and anything else is damaging to response efforts. It also needs to be ready for any assistance requested from the state, like planning for alternate care sites. Although McDermott said it seems unlikely facility in Benton County is needed for alternative care, it serves as an example of the kind of requests the state might make in the future.

“If we’re not given good, honest information, that’s not really helping us,” McDermott said. “We’re still working with what they tell us, and we’re trying to plan around that.”

Benton County still has only one confirmed case so far – a number that has remained static while other counties in the state increase daily.

Ruhoff said the Benton County COVID-19 patient is out of quarantine and doing well but also mentioned that state advice suggests residents still assume the virus is circulating here.

In other board news: – Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck thanked the county’s telecommunicators, namely dispatchers, as the Benton County Board proclaimed April 12-18 as National Telecommunicator’s Week in Benton County.

“I think this year is a very poignant example of just how important these positions are to maintaining public safety,” Heck said.

– Commissioners approved state aid funding for the County Road 12 road construction project.

The project has a shortfall of $832,000 because the amount of sales tax collected is less than estimated.

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Rice to ready water projects in hopes of state funding

Engineering firm prepares plans

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – If federal stimulus becomes available for cities following the COVID-19 outbreak, the city of Rice aims to be ready.

Moore Engineering Inc., the city’s contracted firm, informed the Rice City Council April 6 of steps to be taken now to ensure the city is considered in the future.

“There has already been discussions about more stimulus funding coming out,” said Clif Allen, senior project manager. … “Those who were ready, and they were on the preapproved funding lists, found themselves in a much better position for funding eligibility.”

In order to receive state wastewater and stormwater financial assistance, Allen recommended the council submit projects to Minnesota’s Public Facilities Authority

for consideration on the state’s intended use plan.

The PFA ranks projects and funds from the top of the list down.

The council asked Moore Engineering to prioritize refurbishing of the water tower, move water well No. 4 and its pump house and controls, and watermain looping near Performance Food Group and Fox Meadows.

The firm will have information for action at the first May meeting. Rice has until June 5 to request the changes.

In other council news: – The Rice Compost Site will open April 21.

It is open from 4-7 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Use of the site is free to city residents, but all people must obtain a compost site sticker. Due to the public access closure during the stay-at-home order, people must contact city hall by phone or email to have a sticker mailed to their home.

Surrounding township residents can obtain a compost site sticker for an annual fee of $40 or $10

for a one-day pass.

Attendants will man the site to ensure social distance guidelines are adhered to. They will not operate equipment until requirements are lifted.

No permit stickers will be sold at the site.

– Rice Clean Up day has been canceled. No date has been rescheduled as Waste Management is unsure they will be able to supply employees to work the event at this point.

– The council discussed road construction projects with Moore Engineering. Further discus-

sion will take place, but the council said they intend to act on some projects this year.

– Approved an emergency declaration for the city to allow meetings to take place by electronic means as well as to allow certain functions to take place without the approval of the full council per Minnesota statute.

– Approved a donation of $590 from the Rice Area Chamber of Commerce to the Welcome to Rice project.

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Schedule of Services During

HOLY WEEK Easter 2020

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Unfortunately, we cannot gather together as a faith community for Easter this year, but we can still support our communities. If you would like to support your church with an Easter offering, please see instructions below. Also listed are online viewing options and sermons.

Riverside Church

Sauk Rapids Campus 1702 W. Highview Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 763-263-2410 www.myriversidechurch.com

Join us online Easter weekend at Riverside Church.

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A contemporary experience celebrating Easter through music, real stories and a message of hope that endures and conquers even the most difficult circumstances of life.

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Saturday, April 11 @ 4 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 12 @ 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 12:05 p.m.

Rice Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church

1950 125th Street N.W., Rice, MN 320-393-4295

Offering a worship service online. This is a recorded service but will be available on our website’s homepage starting at 8 a.m. Easter Sunday.

Our website is https://sotpministries.com or you can join us on our Facebook page @shepherdofthepineschurch at 8 a.m. for the worship service to premiere LIVE at 8 a.m.

The Easter Egg Hunt which is normally on Easter Saturday has been canceled.

Sauk Rapids Living Li i Waters W t Lutheran L th Church

1911 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (320) 255-1135 www.lwlcmn.org

All services during the pandemic are online under the Worship tab of our website. In addition to the online Easter service, there will be a drive-in Easter mini service on Easter Sunday from 9:30-10 a.m.

People can drive through to drop off their Lenten offerings, food for the food shelf. You will receive an Easter Bag with an Easter story for the kids, a few treat, words to “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” and a prepackaged communion kit. After driving through, park and, at 10 a.m. we will sing, have brass and have the communion liturgy and receive communion in your own vehicle. We’ll head out on honking a “Hallelujah!”

Living Waters has a food shelf that is open to everyone. It is at the church and is open Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. and Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. We have prepackaged grocery bags and also we can offer some meat, frozen foods and dairy products.

Watch LIVE at https://Facebook.com/myriversidechurch Is there anything for my kids?

Yes! We have special Easter programming for kids ages 1 to grade 5.

Check it out at https://myriversidechurch.com/rkonline

Trinity Lutheran Church

2163 Mayhew Lake Road N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 320-252-3670

Our services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Facebook: Trinity Lutheran Church-Sauk Rapids YouTube channel: Trinity SR

Easter Sunday – 8 a.m. (also on radio WVAL 800 AM)

Now, after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Then, Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

Matthew 28:1-10

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Virtual celebrations Area congregations come together in livestream services

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Holy Week is a time of solemnity and prayer but also a time where Christian congregations across the world gather to celebrate.

This year, Holy Week and Easter celebrations will look different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Churches will broadcast live online services, and families will not gather outside of immediate households.

“This Easter may be much like the first Easter,” said the Rev. Art Cotant, pastor at Discovery Church in Sauk Rapids. “For those who are regular (church attendees), it is going to be so, so different. Rather than being together, we will be in our own place and probably have a sense of loneliness like the disciples had.”

Discovery Church, along with Sacred Heart Parish in Sauk Rapids and Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church in Rice, will livestream many of the Holy Week services.

The Goebel family, of Sauk Rapids, is eager to tune in. Rather than going to church at Discovery as they normally would, they will dress up and watch church online.

“Dressing up helps us make it as festive as we can,” said Michelle Goebel. “It is an important holiday for us Christians. We are still going to have a big meal as well, but we are going to miss gathering with

our friends.”

Pastors and priests are missing the interaction of the congregation just as much as the members are missing the gathering at church. The Rev. Ralph Zimmerman is the priest at Sacred Heart, and he said celebrating Mass via the internet is lonely despite the handful of individuals who are in the church helping carry out the Mass.

After seeing an idea from a church in Italy, Zimmerman invited his congregation to do the same. Now when Zimmerman celebrates Mass, pictures of families and individuals from his congregation look back at him. The pictures sent to the church were printed out and are taped to the pews.

“In a time like this, we miss the people of God coming together,” Zimmerman said. “This is the worst possible time for this to happen, surrounding Holy Week and Easter Week, but at the same time, it gives us the opportunity to be a church in a different way. We are together but just not physically together.”

Services at Shepherd of the Pines in Rice where the Rev. David Edge presides has seen changes to its services as well.

Parishioner Brenda Hackett has served the youth of the church for 12 years. Hackett coordinates the Easter morning breakfast at church each year.

“Its going to be very difficult,” Hackett said.

“Today the churches are

empty like the tomb was empty and that’s what I have to hold fast to on Easter morning.”

For many, Easter may be peculiar this year, but the meaning of Easter for Christians remains.

“Even though the celebration of Easter will look different, and we will miss church a lot, I still want it to be special,” Hackett said. “I am blessed I will be able to be with my family.”

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The Rev. Ralph Zimmerman looks out over an empty church April 7 in Sauk Rapids.

Zimmerman invited parishioners to send in photos of themselves and taped them to the pews, so he can celebrate Mass with the congregation even though they are not physically present.

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Donations can be Tim Walz and President Trump’s advice to limit gatherings to 10 people or less, almost all area dropped off from 11 public events have been canceled for the time be- a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays ing. Please consult with individual organizations at the Benton County Property Management regarding event cancellations and postponements.

Office, 321 Sixth Ave., April 16, 6-9 p.m. – Gardening Webinar. Hosted Foley. Or, people can by the University of Minnesota Extension Master contact Benton County Gardeners of Benton County. Register online at Emergency Managehttp://z.umn.edu/springseminar. ment staff at 320-9688146 or email at covidApril 23, 11:30 a.m. – Virtual Sauk Rapids donations@co.benton.

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Public health recomRescheduled: Rose Education Day that was to mends avoiding Easter take place April 25 at Whitney Senior Center has gatherings ST. CLOUD – With been rescheduled to a webinar that will take place Easter weekend upon us, May 30. Hosted by the Stearns County Extension Stearns County’s Public Master Gardeners and Granite City Rose Society.

Health Division wants Register at http://z.umn.edu/roseed. to remind residents they April 27, 12:30-6:30 p.m. – American Red Cross need to continue to be Blood Donations. First Presbyterian Church, 306 diligent about following Norway Drive, Foley. All presenting donors will the stay-at-home order receive a 1-pound package of meatloaf compli- during the Easter holiday. ments of Grand Champion Meats of Foley.

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Income tax deadline extended to July 15

90-day allowance to aid families, businesses during crisis

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Economic fallout from COVID-19 prompted federal and state officials to extend the income tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15, allowing an extra three months for Minnesotans impacted by the virus to file their taxes without late penalties.

The deferment applies to all taxpayers without having to file an extension said Sallè Crutaire.

Crutaire is a certified public accountant and owner of S.C. Solutions in Foley, a tax preparation service.

The move includes all estimated and other income tax payments for 2019 that would have been otherwise due April 15. It does not include estimated tax payments for the 2020 tax year.

The Minnesota due date has not changed for corporations, franchises, S corporations, partnerships or fiduciary taxes, but these entities can qualify for a filing extension as well, Crutaire said.

“I think it just gives people a little breathing space,” she said. “To a certain extent, it’s chaos

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The deadline to file federal and state personal income taxes was extended from April 15 to July 15 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, taxpayers are urged to file as quickly as possible.

tion the IRS will right now for have to dole out people.” payments.

The virus She also is causing ecosaid taxpayers, nomic hardship especially if exon businesses, pecting a refund, individuals and should file as families, which soon as possible is why the federal and state gov- Sallè Crutaire – not only to get filing out of the ernments extended the income tax filing way but to get money deadline and pushed out back that could be critical federal legislation to help to keeping families afloat compensate. The Corona- during the crisis. If taxvirus Aid, Relief and Eco- payers have not yet filed nomic Security Act will 2018 nor 2019 tax returns, send stimulus checks of Crutaire said they will not up to $1,200 to those with be receiving a stimulus an annual income under payment.

The filing extension is $75,000.

Crutaire said, to get good for individuals, famthat payment, it is impor- ilies and businesses, but it tant for taxpayers to file has added stress to CPA as soon as possible, es- firms across the country, pecially if they have not Crutaire said. There is a lot filed in the last two years. of misinformation floating The CARES Act uses around, and tax preparers tax return information everywhere are starting to from 2018 and 2019 to feel the pressure.

“There’s a lot of stress determine income, so the sooner taxpayers file, the and difficulty because a more accurate informa- lot of our business clients

need information,” Crutaire said. “Sometimes it’s just encouraging them.”

CPA firms and other tax preparation services have to follow the same social distancing guidelines as everybody else, but many are being put under added stress from a rapid influx of customers needing information. With the ever-changing landscape of emergency declarations, loan programs and the like, Crutaire said it can be hard to stay savvy with the information.

“As we speak, how do I know that down in the legislature, they’re not passing a new law and what you put in the paper tomorrow will no longer be true?” Crutaire said.

Although she said it is important the legislature is fluid and continues to make moves to help Minnesotans, it can be daunting and confusing to even a professional.

Public Notices THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED

BY THIS ACTION. Date: March 11, 2020 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of that certain mortgage executed by and between Rodney T. Bemboom, as mortgagor, and Falcon National Bank, 183 Cedar Drive, Foley, Minnesota 56329, as mortgagee, dated February 22, 2018 and filed for record on March 2, 2018, as document number 428039, with the Office of the County Recorder in and for Benton County, Minnesota.

2. The mortgage has been assigned as follows: n/a 3. The original principal amount secured

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE by the mortgage was: Range Thirty (30) $112,033.52.

West, Fourth Principal 4. No action or Meridian, Benton County, proceeding at law is now Minnesota. pending to recover the debt Street Address: 3545 Little secured by the mortgage, or Rock Road NE, Sauk any part thereof.

Rapids, MN 56379 5. The holder of the T a x - P a r c e l mortgage has complied with Identification Number: 07all conditions precedent 00101-00 to acceleration of the debt and will be sold by the secured by the mortgage and Sheriff of Benton County, foreclosure of the mortgage Minnesota at public auction and all notice and other on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, requirements of applicable at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the statutes.

Office of the Benton County 6. As of the date of Sheriff, 581 State Highway this notice, the amount due 23, Foley, Minnesota 56329. on the mortgage, and taxes, if 8. The time allowed any, paid by the holder of the by law for redemption of mortgage is: $119,481.26. mortgagor or mortgagor’s 7. Pursuant to personal r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s the power of sale in the or assigns is twelve (12) mortgage, the mortgage will months after the date of sale. be foreclosed on the land 9. The date on or described as follows: before which the mortgagor The Northwest or mortgagor’s personal Quarter (NW 1/4) of representatives or assigns Section Nine (9), Township must vacate the property Thirty-seven (37) North, if the mortgage is not

reinstated under Minn. Stat. § 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn.

Stat. § 580.23 is May 5, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Falcon National Bank, Mortgagee LATHROP GPM By: /s/ Andrew J. Steil Andrew J. Steil #387048 1010 West St. Germain Street Suite 500 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 252-4414 Attorneys for Falcon National Bank R-11-6B

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The public hearing on April 21, 2020 at 9:00 am to consider the application submitted by Tom Kraemer, Inc., dba TKI to obtain a Benton County Solid Waste Facility License will be held electronically. See below to join meeting. *Effective immediately, the Benton County Board will conduct its regular, special or emergency meetings by telephone or other electronic means, as permitted by MN Statutes §13D.021. Some or all Board members may participate by telephone or other electronic means until further notice. At least one member of the County or the County Administrator will be present during meetings at the County Board’s regular meeting location, which is the County Board Room in Foley, unless otherwise noted on meeting notices. Pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.021, Subdivision 3, the County will provide the means for persons to electronically monitor such meetings remotely.

In person public comments will not be heard, to conform to MDH and CDC guidelines to minimize gatherings.

You may submit written testimony by emailing Mark McNamara at Mark.Mcnamara@co.benton.mn.us or by mailing it to the Benton County Department of Development, 531 Dewey St, PO Box 129, Foley, MN 56329. Written testimony must be received by 3pm April 20th, 2020.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Fred’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C. (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 3635 QUAIL RD NE, SAUK RAPIDS, Benton 56379 USA. (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Fred’s Heating & A/C, LLC, 3635 QUAIL RD NE, SAUK RAPIDS, Benton 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 fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Alex Fredericksen 03/28/2020 R-14-2P Watab Township 660 NW 75th Street Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 ***** PUBLIC NOTICE *****

Please take notice the Watab Township Board of Supervisors will hold the Board of Adjustment and Equalization Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2020, beginning at 5:00 pm, at the Watab Township Hall located at 660 NW 75th Street, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. This meeting will be held via teleconference using Zoom.com. Please watch for a link in your email.

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 2020 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 17, 2020 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jake Bauerly and Steve Heinen present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Heinen unanimous to approve the amended agenda: add items: COVID-19 Planning Team Updates and Recommendations for County Board Action; Discussion Regarding DMV Operations During a Public Health Emergency; Request from U.S. Census to Allow the Census to Send out Text Messages to County Residents from Benton County; delete item: Great River Regional Library 2019 Activities Presentation.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Popp/Heinen unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2020 as written; 2) approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Operating Engineers Local 49, Representing Property Management Employees, for the Period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, and Authorize the Chair to sign; 3) approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Representing Sheriff’s Office Non-Licensed Supervisors, for the Period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, and Authorize the Chair to Sign; 4) approve Letter of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (Representing Sheriff’s Office Non- Licensed Supervisors) to Allow Voluntary Participation in a Fitness Incentive Program, and Authorize the Chair to Sign; 5) approve Engagement Letter with CliftonLarsonAllen for Audit of the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Financial Statements, and Authorize the Chair to Sign; 6) approve Minor Final Plat Entitled “Novak Meadow Second Addition” in Gilmanton Township, Submitted by Aaron Novak, and Authorize the Chair to Sign; 7) approve Application for Exempt Permit for Duelm Area Lions Club to Conduct a Raffle, Paddlewheels, and Tipboards at Jack & Jim’s Convention Center, 11025 Duelm Road NE, Foley, on June 10, 2020; 8) approve Application for 2020-2021 County Combination On-Sale & Sunday Sale Liquor License for GCR Properties LLC (Trade Name Granite City Speedway Restaurant), 2540 Golden Spike Road NE, Sauk Rapids; 9) approve New County Off-Sale Liquor License for Midwest Investment LLC dba Mini Mart #10, 1490- 110th Street NW, Rice; 10) approve New 2020 Tobacco License Application for Midwest Investment LLC dba Mini Mart #10, 1490 – 110th Street NW, Rice; 11) approve Final Payment to Knife River, Inc. for Construction Project SAP 005-622014—CSAH 22 Reclaim and Pave Project, and Authorize the Chair to Sign; and 12) adopt Resolution 2020-#14, approving State of Minnesota Agency Agreement for Federal Participation in Advance Construction, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.

Nicole Ruhoff, Community Health Administrator, provided an update on COVID-19. She stated that, as of yesterday, the State of Minnesota has multiple counties with cases in varying degrees; there are currently 54 “positives” in the state, however many more individuals are being tested. Ruhoff reported on interventions being implemented to slow the spread of the disease, an update on the Benton County case, public health’s role in isolation/quarantine/community containment, and EOC activation (public health is the lead in a public health emergency). Jim McDermott, Emergency Management Director, explained that while public health is the lead, COVID-19 has become a county-wide effort to support public health as this event will affect all county departments. He noted that staff will conduct daily briefings with press releases to the public (i.e. overnight changes, new concerns). McDermott stated the need to look at the “big picture”—report any positive news as well. He stated the COVID-19 planning team’s recommendation for a local disaster declaration, granting powers and responsibilities under Chapter 12 of Minnesota Statutes. Heinen/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2020-#13, a Declaration of Local State of Emergency, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Monty Headley, County Administrator, requested temporary personnel policy changes during a public health emergency: 1) Employees who must be absent due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and who have exhausted all available leave can be advanced up to 80 hours of paid leave, provided the employee cannot work while at home (the leave would be recouped upon their return to work; employees could preserve a maximum of 16 hours of vacation/PTO). Bauerly/Peschl unanimous to approve a temporary policy change advancing paid time off or sick leave (Benton County Public Health Emergency Policy).

2) Waive current limitations in the remote work policy to allow more employees to work from home (no 30-mile limit, no requirement to keep children in daycare, no requirement to give up a county office). Popp/Peschl unanimous to approve a temporary change in the remote work policy (Benton County Public Health Emergency Policy).

Bob Cornelius, Human Services Director, reported that the Human Services management team has been meeting daily to review the department Continuity of Operations Plan as the current plan mainly addresses local catastrophes. He stated that while a significant workforce is needed to complete core mandated services, the team is

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devising a plan to send as many employees as possible to work from home, starting with high risk employees (about 20% of the unit). Cornelius stated that the department will start planning two shifts, rotating shifts, rotating coverage and management shuffling as needed. He identified the COVID-19 Virus top priority mandates: 1) coverage for child protection; 2) coverage for adult protection; 3) coverage for intake services; 4) coverage for customer service/ front desk; and 5) coverage for income maintenance (emergency assistance, food support, health care).

Troy Heck, County Sheriff, reported on several strategies which the Sheriff’s Office/Jail is implementing during the COVID-19 event; strategies include containment and social isolation, suspension of work release, screenings at arrival, and closure of the dispatch center/records department to non-dispatch, non-records employees. Heck stated that if the department loses staff due to their inability to work, he will prioritize which services must continue to be provided; the Sheriff’s Department will continue to operate at full capacity for as long as staff resources will allow.

Administrator Headley explained that because the Governor has invoked this public health emergency, electronic Board meetings are permissible--Board members could call into the meeting; the only requirement is that the County Board Chair or the County Administrator must be on-site at the meeting. Headley noted that this provision applies to other public bodies which operate under the open meeting law, such as Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

Nadean Inman, Auditor-Treasurer, led discussion regarding DMV operations during a public health emergency; a number of DMV stations have decided to close due to customer exposure/interaction. She spoke of department challenges with social distancing with customers; in addition, the customers in line are not distancing themselves six feet away. Inman inquired of the idea of temporarily installing plexiglass at the DMV window with a small slot for pass-through of documents. She raised the topics of potentially processing dealer paperwork and possible repercussions for individuals driving with expired tabs or expired drivers licenses. Headley commented “...the CDC and MN Department of Health are telling us to maintain six feet of separation...we can’t do that right now...my personal recommendation is that this facility should close immediately until we can create that proper environment/ separation (closure is at the discretion of the local Deputy Registrar)...” He stated that staff can work with Property Management to create an acceptable physical environment to allow the DMV to open as soon as possible. There was consensus of the Board to suspend DMV services immediately until further notice (create social distancing for the entire department). Board members requested that staff provide clear messaging, to the extent possible, about available service options such as online services, mail, drop- box, etc.

The next item on the agenda was a public hearing to consider 2020 Solid Waste Facility Licenses for Waste Management, Republic Services (Minden Transfer Station), Henkemeyer Landfill Inc. and Tri- County Organics LLC. Mark McNamara from the Department of Development explained that Benton County’s Solid Waste Ordinance requires annual renewal of solid waste management facility licenses, including a public hearing before the County Board. He stated that the Department of Development recommends that the Board require that all 2020 licenses have both a $10,000 bond and $1.5 million in liability insurance; these facilities are all in good standing with MPCA. The public hearing was opened at 10:24 AM. No one was present to address the Board on this item; the public hearing was closed at 10:25 AM. Peschl/Popp to require a $10,000 bond and $1.5 million in liability insurance. Motion carried with Peschl, Popp, Heinen and Buerkle voting aye and Bauerly abstaining from the vote. Heinen/Popp to approve 2020 Solid Waste Facility Licenses for Waste Management, Republic Services (Minden Transfer Station), Henkemeyer Landfill Inc. and Tri-County Organics LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried with Peschl, Popp, Heinen and Buerkle voting aye and Bauerly abstaining from the vote.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 10:35 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:50 AM. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, reported that MNDOT is planning a highway construction project on TH 23 this summer—the project includes work with the traffic signals at Benton County CSAH 1 and CSAH 8/TH 95; additionally, MNDOT will be constructing a Reduced Conflict Intersection where CSAH 8 crosses TH 23 near Rollies.

Byrd explained that the proposed MNDOT construction agreement stipulates the responsibilities of each agency— the agreement states that Benton County will maintain the lighting system associated with the Reduced Conflict Intersection (includes “hook up costs”, monthly electrical costs and any burnt-out bulbs); further, MNDOT wants the County to perform the Gopher State One Call locates for the underground electrical wires. He stated his concern with having the ability and the capacity to locate additional facilities. Byrd noted that the City of St. Cloud is a party to this agreement; he has been informed that they have approved the agreement. Bauerly pointed out that these types of agreements are “protocol” throughout the state and not unique to Benton County. Following brief discussion, Bau-

erly/Peschl unanimous to adopt Resolution 2020-#15, approving MNDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement #1035734, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Byrd explained that the City of Foley would like to move forward with the construction of a trail project between Norway Drive and Birch Drive along TH 25; the City put together a successful Transportation Alternatives grant application titled “Foley Safe Routes to School” and the County agreed to be the sponsoring agency for the grant application. Byrd stated that the City will receive up to $80,000 of federal grant money; MNDOT dictates that Benton County must be the fiscal agent to those federal funds (cities under 5,000 in population must have a sponsoring agency). He explained that the county should enter into an administrative agreement with the City to establish the roles and responsibilities of each party as it pertains to the construction of the trail project. Byrd noted that, for the most part, construction will occur within the MNDOT State Highway right-of-way. Michelle Meyer, Assistant County Attorney, outlined her concerns with the proposed administrative agreement, stating “...Federal law and State law talk about how MNDOT is supposed to be the responsible authority who, essentially, sponsor these agreements... where does this authority come that the county can be a sponsoring agency and that MNDOT can delegate that authority to the county...was acknowledged that MNDOT cannot force the county to enter into an agreement...that MNDOT could be the agency that handles all those federal funds, but it’s quicker if the county is willing...if the county doesn’t comply with the federal requirements, then the county is the one who gets “dinged” for a project that, technically, we have nothing to do with...I would want to go back through the language and make sure that the city is liable for everything and that the county is not liable for anything...we could certainly have something ready for you at the next meeting...” Stating his belief that the risk is very minimal, Bauerly made a motion to move forward and that Benton County be the fiscal agent for the federal funding. Second by Peschl. Byrd commented “...right now, I wasn’t asking to approve this agreement...but to move forward with an agreement with Foley...if Michelle has language that she’s comfortable with, we would send it to the city for their signature first and bring back the agreement to the County Board...” The motion on the floor carried unanimously, subject to written agreement with the City of Foley.

Byrd explained that St. Elizabeth Church in Brennyville would like to address some sidewalk issues that are potentially pedestrian safety hazards; some of this work is to occur within the highway easement area of CSAH 14.

He referenced county policy which states that any pedestrian work occurring within public rights-of-way should meet current ADA standards; the question is whether or not Benton County should participate in the costs associated with this work when there is no county road construction project. Byrd indicated that the costs are estimated to be under $10,000 and either wheelage tax or levy could be utilized. Popp commented “...it is bad if somebody trips and falls...they are going to come after the county because it’s in county right-of-way...you can’t hardly see the curb... the other part that I have some concern about is that how many other places in the county do we have like this...are there other ones that are going to come forward that want this done or do they have curb and gutter...it’s in the county’s best interest to get this done...” Bauerly commented “...I think we should do it...try to figure out the mechanics of it...” Byrd acknowledged that the church is making a significant investment outside of the county right-of-way.

Bauerly/Popp unanimous that the county participate in the ADA costs associated with the pedestrian work occurring in the county right-of-way, utilizing wheelage tax.

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

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: March 24, Review Proposed Amendments to Benton County Subdivision Regulations.

Administrator Headley reported that the MN State Demographer has stated that the U.S. Census will be sending text messages to MN residents and are requesting Board approval to allow those text messages to have the appearance of coming from the county and not from the state.

There was consensus of the Board to approve this request.

Heinen/Popp unanimous to conduct a closed session of the County Board (at 11:40 AM) under MN Statutes §13D.05, Subdivision 3, to evaluate the performance of County Engineer, Chris Byrd.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 12:29 PM. Bauerly/Heinen unanimous to conduct a closed meeting of the County Board (at 12:30 PM) pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.03, Subdivision 1, to consider strategy for labor negotiations.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 12:58 PM. Peschl/Heinen unanimous to adjourn at 12:59 PM..

Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-15-1B

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NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED

BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 3, 2018 MORTGAGOR: Quentin Markfort and Crystal Markfort, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Everett Financial, Inc. D/B/A Supreme Lending.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 6, 2018 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 428665.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated January 14, 2020 Recorded February 7, 2020, as Document No. 441194.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100307110009143509 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Everett Financial, Inc. D/B/A Supreme Lending RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: M&T Bank M O RT G A G E D

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 160 Dewey St, Foley, MN 56329 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 13.00141.00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT ONE (1), BLOCK ONE (1), ALSO A STRIP OF LAND 40 FEET WIDE BY 150 FEET LONG, LYING EAST OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 AND BEING THE WEST HALF (W 1/2) OF FIRST AVENUE (NOW VACATED) IN FOLEY’S REARRANGEMENT OF THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF FOLEY, BENTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $108,007.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $109,690.23 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE:

Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 7, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

M O RT G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N T AT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE

PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 05-PR-20-549

30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat.

524.3-801) all creditors having claims against said Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat.

501B.41, subd. 5.

Dated: March 24, 2020 /s/ Cheryl Woehler Registrar Dated: March 24, 2020 /s/ Cheryl Woehler Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative William A. Erhart, Esq. (ID#027066) ERHART LEGAL, LLC 316 East Main Street Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: (763) 427-7800 Fax: (763) 427-3803 Email: erhart@erhartlegal. com

MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: February 11, 2020 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 37 - 20-001478 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF M O R T G A G E FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until June 16, 2020, at 10:00 AM at the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN, in said county and state.

Dated: April 8, 2020 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 37-20-001478 THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-15-1B

Department of Development NOTICE OF CORRECTION IN PUBLIC HEARING On the April 16th, 2020 Benton County Board of Adjustment public notice there was an error in the legal description for Ryan and Sara Wolf. The correct legal description is part of the NE1/4, Section 23, Minden Township R-15-1B

NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO 6780 Town Hall Road $52,152.00 Five (5) weeks under MN VERIFICATION OF THE Northeast, Sauk Rapids, MN AMOUNT DUE Stat. §580.07.

DEBT AND IDENTITY 56379 AND CLAIMED TO BE TIME AND DATE TO OF THE ORIGINAL TAX PARCEL I.D. #: DUE AS OF DATE OF VACATE PROPERTY: If CREDITOR WITHIN THE 070048700 and 070048600 NOTICE, INCLUDING the real estate is an ownerTIME PROVIDED BY LAW LEGAL DESCRIPTION TAXES, IF ANY, PAID occupied, single-family IS NOT AFFECTED BY OF PROPERTY:

BY MORTGAGEE: dwelling, unless otherwise THIS ACTION. SITUATED IN $30,057.06 provided by law, the date NOTICE IS HEREBY BENTON COUNTY, That prior to the on or before which the GIVEN, that default has MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED commencement of this mortgagor(s) must vacate the occurred in conditions of AS FOLLOWS: LOTS mortgage foreclosure property if the mortgage is the following described 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, proceeding Mortgagee/ not reinstated under section mortgage: MOLITOR ESTATES, Assignee of Mortgagee 580.30 or the property is DATE OF BENTON COUNTY, complied with all notice not redeemed under section MORTGAGE: October 3, MINNESOTA. requirements as required 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 2016 SUBJECT TO ALL by statute; That no action 30, 2021, unless that date MORTGAGOR: Sarah E A S E M E N T S , or proceeding has been falls on a weekend or legal P. Leonard, unmarried.

C O V E N A N T S , instituted at law or otherwise holiday, in which case it is the MORTGAGEE: U.S. C O N D I T I O N S , to recover the debt secured next weekday, and unless the Bank National Association. RESERVATIONS, LEASES by said mortgage, or any part redemption period is reduced DATE AND PLACE OF AND RESTRICTIONS OF thereof; to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

RECORDING: Recorded RECORD, ALL LEGAL PURSUANT to the Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

October 25, 2016 Benton HIGHWAYS, ALL RIGHTS power of sale contained in M O R T G A G O R ( S ) County Recorder, Document OF WAY, ALL ZONING, said mortgage, the above RELEASED FROM No. 419070.

BUILDING AND OTHER described property will be FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ASSIGNMENTS OF LAWS, ORDINANCES sold by the Sheriff of said ON MORTGAGE:None MORTGAGE: NONE AND REGULATIONS, ALL county as follows: Dated: February 26, 2020 T R A N S A C T I O N RIGHTS OF TENANTS IN DATE AND TIME OF U.S. Bank National AGENT: NONE POSSESSION, AND ALL SALE: April 30, 2020 at Association T R A N S A C T I O N REAL ESTATE TAXES 10:00 AM Mortgagee/Assignee of AGENT’S MORTGAGE AND ASSESSMENTS NOT PLACE OF SALE: Mortgagee I D E N T I F I C A T I O N YET DUE AND PAYABLE. Benton County Sheriff’s USSET, WEINGARDEN NUMBER ON BEING THE SAME Office, 581 Highway 23 AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. MORTGAGE: NONE PROPERTY CONVEYED Northeast Foley, MN Attorneys for Mortgagee/ LENDER OR BROKER BY DEED RECORDED to pay the debt then secured Assignee of Mortgagee AND MORTGAGE IN DOCUMENT NO. by said Mortgage, and taxes, 4500 Park Glen Road #300 ORIGINATOR STATED ON 371537, OF THE BENTON if any, on said premises, and Minneapolis, MN 55416 MORTGAGE: U.S. Bank COUNTY, MINNESOTA the costs and disbursements, (952) 925-6888 National Association RECORDS. including attorneys’ fees 17 - 19-008241 FC RESIDENTIAL COUNTY IN WHICH allowed by law subject to THIS IS A MORTGAGE SERVICER: PROPERTY IS LOCATED: redemption within twelve C O M M U N I C A T I O N U.S. Bank National Benton (12) months from the date of FROM A DEBT Association O R I G I N A L said sale by the mortgagor(s), COLLECTOR. R-10-6B M O R T G A G E D PRINCIPAL AMOUNT their personal representatives PROPERTY ADDRESS: OF MORTGAGE: or assigns unless reduced to

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on April 21st, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the repeal of Benton County Ordinance #185 the Development Code, and to replace it with Benton County Ordinance #477. Ordinance #477 is an amended and updated version of the Benton County Development Code that will encompass all changes that have been reviewed by the Benton County Planning Commission at public hearings that occurred on Dec. 12, 2019, Jan. 9, 2020, Feb. 13, 2020, Mar. 12, 2020 and April 9, 2020. The replacement Ordinance will be formatted and organized much differently than existing Ordinance #185. A printed copy of proposed Ordinance #477 is available for review by any person during regular office hours at the office of the Benton County Department of Development. However, due to social distancing guidelines, we would prefer the public review the ordinance online at: https://www.co.benton.mn.us/618/Development-Code-Update *Effective immediately, the Benton County Board will conduct its regular, special or emergency meetings by telephone or other electronic means, as permitted by MN Statutes §13D.021. Some or all Board members may participate by telephone or other electronic means until further notice. At least one member of the County or the County Administrator will be present during meetings at the County Board’s regular meeting location, which is the County Board Room in Foley, unless otherwise noted on meeting notices. Pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.021, Subdivision 3, the County will provide the means for persons to electronically monitor such meetings remotely.

In person public comments will not be heard, to conform to MDH and CDC guidelines to minimize gatherings.

You may submit written testimony by emailing Roxanne Achman at Roxanne.Achman@co.benton.mn.us or by mailing it to the Benton County Department of Development, 531 Dewey St, PO Box 129, Foley, MN 56329. Written testimony must be received by 3pm April 20th, 2020.

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In RE the Estate of Thomas Gerald Bossert, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated May 12, 2016 (“Will”) has been filed with the Registrar. The Application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Alex J. Bossert whose address is 315 N 7th Avenue, Apt. 103, Minneapolis, MN 55401 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative.

Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after

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Field of dreams

Bob Cross Park baseball diamond to receive improvements

as opposed to the former one, and each panel is offset from the others for better protection against SAUK RAPIDS the wind.

“The former batter’s – The Bob Cross Park baseball field has been a eye was not installed continuous work in prog- properly; it went 28 feet ress since the backstop in the air but only had and grandstand were con- footings 4 feet into the ground,” Wippler structed in Ocsaid. “The new tober 2013. The one has footings field will see 36 inches in diadditional imameter and goes provements this down 16 feet summer. into the ground The Sauk just like the light Rapids-Rice poles.”

Storm baseball The outteam, the Amerfield fencing was ican Legion Post Paul Wippler replaced at the No. 254 baseball team and the Sauk Rapids same time due to the preCyclones amateur team vious batter’s eye being a part of the fence line. The all call the field home.

“It’s fantastic to have new fencing should reca field like this,” Paul tify the issue of baseballs Wippler said. “The spring getting under the fence is nice, but in the summer during games.

The flagpole was also months, the grass is green and mowed out with the straightened.

The next step for the tree line all leafed out.

We get compliments on field is putting the roof our playing surface all over the grandstand and a the time, that it’s one of screen to block the wind on the backside. Parking the best around.”

Wippler, Legion lot grading is a pressing baseball head coach and issue because of inadSRRHS assistant coach, equate drainage.

There have been has been involved in fundraising for improve- enough donations to fund the roofing project, and ments at the park.

Bathrooms were in- that is expected to happen stalled and used for the this year. Once the roof is first time in the 2019 sea- on, Wippler said the lonson. The most recent ad- gevity of the grandstand dition is the replacement and bleachers will inof the batter’s eye which crease.

On the wish list is is now retractable. The new batter’s eye consists a gated entrance to the of three separate panels field, allowing it to be

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closed off when the field is not in use.

“We really want to do that, but we need money and a good foundation to bear the soil conditions,” Wippler said. “It’s really in the dream category now.”

There are also hopes of adding a deck between the grandstand and the third-base dugout to provide another area for spectators.

As a coach and forPHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA mer player, Wippler apThe retractable batter’s eye stands tall outside the outfi eld fence of the Bob Cross Park preciates the quality playing surface as well as the baseball field April 7 in Sauk Rapids. The batter’s eye was replaced in February. backdrop of the field during the summer months.

All the updates to the field are dependent upon donations from businesses and community members.

“This field, without the community support, would be nonplayable,” Wippler said. “It would be embarrassing. It has taken everybody to make it what it is today.”

Since the days when Wippler played on the field, he said it has come a long way, and he is looking forward to the continuous upgrades.

“We pushed the city a little bit,” he said. “Right along Highway 10, everyone always says look at the nice softball fields you have, but no one was doing anything with the baseball field. We wanted to see something happen, so we did what we needed to do. It has never been a burden to come up here and work on improvements. It’s happened but wouldn’t without all of the support.”

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What is your best performance to date? What other activities are you involved in Last year’s game against Rocori. We lost 1-0, at school? Volleyball and green team. but I pitched six shut-out innings.

How do you make a difference at school?

How have you been practicing your skills By showing underclassmen how to act and since school has been out? I have been how to do things. setting up in my garage, throwing into a target and continuing to work on my pitch- Which teacher has impacted your education most? Mrs. Martin, my third and fourth es as well. grade teacher. She was always there when What has been the hardest part about I needed something, especially when I lost the season being put on hold? Thinking my brother. that last year could have been my last time What is the best advice you have ever replaying. I had no clue. ceived? Do not worry so much about what How do you prepare in the minutes lead- other people think of you. ing up to performance? As I am warming up, I tend to dance to help get my nerves What is your favorite meal, movie, social media and song? Fettuccine alfredo with out. grilled chicken, “Frozen 2,” Snapchat and “Homesick” by Kane Brown.

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