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Vol. 168, No. 13

Secret in the

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Pick your spot: Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. July 4

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

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Adeline Burton, of Sartell, enjoys the last few bites of her corn dog during Rapids River Food Fest June 25 at Municipal Park in Sauk Rapids. The event featured 25 food vendors and music along with many other family-friendly activities.

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The rst true home match in Sauk Rapids-Rice High School tennis history is scheduled for Aug. 29 when the Storm girls are set to host

Monticello.

Due to a couple unforeseen snags, SRR may have to wait a bit longer to host.

Construction has begun on the eightcourt complex that will give the program its own facility, but a combination of factors means they may not be ready for the season opener.

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BY MAURA WENNER STAFF WRITER Warren Arnold found his way into the big world of barbecue living in Clayton, New Mexico, in 1999. Since then, he has allowed his homemade sauces to lead the way from owning restaurants to traveling, ministry and markets. Throughout the successes and trials, his condiments evolved into the noteworthy sauces they are today.

“At the time I started, I was doing handyman work for a guy who owned a hotel and the restaurant with it,” said Warren, now a resident of Sauk Rapids. “He asked if I had ever thought about owning a restaurant and what kind

it would be if I could.”

Warren had not yet tested his skills on making brisket.

“Then, my daughter and I ended up helping out a family friend who had a trailer and smoker at a festival,” Warren said. “My daughter asked me, ‘Why don’t you open a restaurant?’”

So became Golden Days Barbecue, which was accompanied by an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. After a successful start with Warren’s r Wa newfound love for the food world, 9/11 happened.

“I had just rented a big billboard sign and business was continuously growing,” Warren said.

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Crowds of people will migrate toward the banks of the Mississippi River July 4 as the St. Cloud Fireworks Committee presents its Fourth of July reworks show.

Locations to watch the reworks are multiple. While some may watch the pyrotechnics from their homes, watercraft users may take to the river while others head to Wilson and Hesters parks in St. Cloud for large areas of free seating.

The reworks will be synchronized to a music soundtrack.

Dennis Schïer has been named the 2022 Honorary Fireworks Commissioner. Schïer will have the honor of pushing the button that begins the reworks show.

According to a press release from the St. Cloud Fireworks Committee, Schïer, who served twice as commander of American Legion Post 428 in Waite Park, is a member of Buglers Across the Nation. As a veteran himself, Schïer plays taps at veteran funerals up to three times a week, and he is the squad leader/bugler for the veterans ri e squad in parades, memorials and other events.

Music will usher in the main event which is slated to begin at 10 p.m. The St. Cloud Municipal Band will begin at 8:30 p.m. at Hester Park. At Wilson Park, MN13 plays 6-7:30 p.m. followed by the Honey Badgers from 8-10 p.m.

Educational opportunities and food vendors will also be available at the parks beginning at 2 p.m.

The St. Cloud Area July 4th Fireworks are funded entirely through private contributions and organized by volunteers.

For more information, visit st.cloud reworks.org.

PUBLIC NOTICES

• Probate Notice - Saatzer - pg. 6B • Mortgage Foreclosure - pg. 6B • City of Sauk Rapids/Township Public Hearing Notice - pg.

11 • City of Sauk Rapids Ord. No. 2022-805 Summary - pg. 10 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Minutes, June 13 - pg. 10 • City of Sauk Rapids-Rice School Special Board Meeting, June 9 - pg. 11

• Sauk Rapids-Rice School Reg. Board Meeting, May 23 - pg. 11 • Sauk Rapids-Rice School Notice of Filing Dates - pg. 10 • City of Sauk Rapids Advertisement for Bids - pg. 11 • Assumed Name - Central Minnesota Endodontics - pg. 6B

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(Right) Olivia Pauly crosses the finish line June 25 at the Tanner’s Team Foundation “Moved by 11” 11th annual 5K Run at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. Pauly, who was the first female finisher, completed the race with an overall placing of third and a time of 20 minutes, 12 seconds.

(Left) Elliot Imdieke, son of Ben and Jess Imdieke, finishes first among all runners in the 1K race June 25 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. The Imdieke family received help from Tanner’s Team Foundation in the past, and now Elliot’s lifethreatening disease is in remission.

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Adley Barth, of Sauk Rapids, pulls double duty with a slushy and corn on the cob during Rapids River Food Fest June 25 at Municipal Park in Sauk Rapids. In addition to food and ice cream, kids participated in activities such as a petting zoo and face-painting.

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Saige Moliga’s jaw drops as she is crowned Sauk Rapids Princess at the Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant June 23 at The Waters Church in Sartell. Watching aside her are Emmi Janski (from left), Maggie Fernholz and Katelynn Sevre.

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(Above) Siblings Nick Ringsmuth (from left), Emily Ringsmuth and Maggie Ringsmuth make their way down the Rapids River Days Parade route June 24 in Sauk Rapids. The three are members of the Ringsmuth Riders Unicycle Team, which is a family tradition.

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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, June 13, 2022 6:00PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present.

Mayor Hunstiger asked for a moment of silence to remember former City Council member, Art Daniels, who passed away last week. Mr. Daniels served on the city’s police department, owned a construction business, served on the Sauk Rapids City Council, and was named Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year amongst many other life achievements.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Approve Sending Police Chief and Sergeant Bukowski to the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers Fall Training Conference as agenda item 9-J. Olson noted that a revised 9-I was added to the dais prior to the meeting. He also requested to add Rapids River Days Parade Route as agenda item 11-B. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 5-23-2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 5-23-2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Ellering and Mayor Hunstiger abstaining from the vote.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Schmitz Family Holdings, LLC. Purpose To Consider a Planned Unit Development Amendment That Would Allow 33 Townhome Units Rather Than Commercial Uses Located at 3178 Old Stone Way NE 1.

1. Open Public Hearing Kevin Schmitz, Applicant—Schmitz Family Holdings, stated that he was willing to answer any questions that the City Council had for him.

Mayor Hunstiger asked if Schmitz could discuss the rent and nishes planned for the proposed development.

Schmitz stated that the rent would be around $2,000 a month, plus utilities. Schmitz noted that the townhomes would have upgraded nishes with a sprinkler system and maintained yard. He said that the plan would be to complement the existing neighborhood. Schmitz informed the City Council that several of the proposed units are already spoken for by people looking to downsize and rent.

Mike Welch, 3391 Old Creek Way, stated that he is requesting that this property is not re-zoned. Welch said that as a homeowner, he is asking that the City Council helps protect property owners’ investments. He questioned if the City Council would be in favor of increasing the number of rentals in their own neighborhood by 200%. Welch noted the large investments that homeowners have in their properties at the Villages of Creekside. He said that rentals are not maintained as well as owner-occupied homes. Welch concluded by saying that to change zoning would take an effort, so he is asking that the City Council please just leave things as is.

Jeremy Stover, 3350 Old Stone Way NE, informed the City Council that he is also president of the existing Villages of Creekside Homeowners Association (HOA). Stover discussed the HOA and the Development Agreement for Villages of Creekside. He noted that great time and effort that has been put into ensuring that architectural standards of this neighborhood are met. Stover said that the HOA Board of Directors has reservations regarding what happens in the future when the townhomes begin to be sold as individual properties. Stover said that the existing HOA would request that the Applicant is required to create an

HOA for the townhomes for the future. Stover explained that the townhomes would not be part of the existing HOA. He noted that renters do not share the same commitment to their homes as homeowners do in terms of upkeep and maintenance.

Kristen Heckendorf, 3228 Old Stone Way NE, questioned if the city is aware of how rentals impact a neighborhood as she was curious about the statistics on that. Schultz said that he doesn’t have data, but he did look at some developments in Sartell that had apartments at the entrance and no impact was recognized according to City of Sartell of cials.

2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Site Plan and the PUD amendment with the following conditions: 1) The City and the developer will need to come to an agreement on the building materials that will be used and this will need to be incorporated into an amended PUD Agreement.

2) The site plan will need to include a comprehensive landscaping plan and a lighting plan.

3) The applicant will need to submit their civil drawing and have them approved by the City before the Site Plan and PUD will be considered approved.

4) They will need to install sidewalks on Old Stone Way that meet City speci cations.

5) An amended PUD agreement will need to be executed by both parties.

6)The applicant will need to replat the property before the PUD and Site Plans will be considered approved.

7) With the creation of an HOA as soon as one townhome is sold.

Discussion: Councilperson Seamans clari ed that the nal nishes will come back for City Council approval. Todd Schultz stated that this was correct.

Motion carried with 4 City Council members (Sauer, Thronson, Hunstiger, and Seamans) voting in favor of the motion and 1 City Council member (Ellering) voting against the motion.

SUMMARY OF PUBLICATION ORDINANCE No. 2022-805

NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for ling af davits of candidacy for the of ce of School Board member of Independent School District No. 47 shall begin on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, and shall close at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. At that election, three (3) members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.

Af davits of Candidacy are available at the district of ce, which is located at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. The ling fee

The following is the of cial summary of Ordinance No. 2022-805 approved by the Sauk Rapids City Council on June 27, 2022: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS LIQUOR LICENSING CODE BASED ON UPDATED STATE LAW The City Council approved an ordinance amending the City liquor licensing code based upon state law updates expanding the eligibility of licensees.

A complete, printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular of ce hours at City Hall or the entire Fee Schedule may be viewed on the City’s website at www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us.

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B. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider an On-Sale Intoxicating License, Special Sunday License, and Off-Sale 3.2 Beer License, and Seasonal Outdoor Sales Within the City of Sauk Rapids for The License Year of July 1, 2022—June 30, 2023 2.

1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to Approve the Resolution for Annual Intoxicating On-Sale, Intoxicating Special Sunday, 3.2 Beer Off-Sale Licenses, and Seasonal Outdoor Liquor Sales for the License Period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for the Establishments Listed Above.

Discussion: Councilperson Seamans asked if the City Council would consider making extended seasonal outdoor seating permanent in the future.

Ross Olson clari ed that Councilperson Seamans was asking a question for the future and not wanting to see the motion amended to include this. Councilperson Seamans stated that this was correct. Olson said that staff and the appropriate committee can discuss this in the future.

Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda A. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation B. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for Sauk Rapids Market’s Farmers Market at Coborn’s C. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for Never Surrender Incorporated’s ALS Fundraiser Event D. Approve Purchase of Two Pepperball Guns E. Approve by Resolution the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension For the City Prosecutor

F. Approve Granite City Real Estate Exclusive Listing Agreement G. Approve 2022 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses H. Approve Awarding the 2022 Overlay Improvements Project I. Approve Private Water Service Replacement Policy for the 2022 Second Avenue North Improvement Project and Funding for the 2022 Second Avenue North Improvement Project J. Approve Sending Police Chief and Sergeant Bukowski to the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers Fall Training Conference Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve consent agenda item 9A-9J. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. Rock the Riverside—Ross Olson noted that he plans to keep Rock the Riverside updates as a standing agenda item throughout the summer months. Olson reminded everyone that Rock the Riverside takes place every Thursday evening at The Clearing through September 1st. The opening act plays from 5:30 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. The headliner plays from 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

Olson shared this week’s performers, which are Moe Dell and Pandemic.

Councilperson Sauer asked who the sponsor is for this week’s concert series. Olson stated that this week’s sponsors are Rice Building Systems.

B. Rapids River Days Parade Route and Venue Change for Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant Ross Olson shared the planned parade route for the Rapids River Days Parade with the City Council. He explained that the Parade Committee has been working with staff and the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District regarding the Pleasantview Elementary construction site. He noted that basically the parade route is the same though.

The Council agreed by consensus that they are in favor of the 2022 Rapids River Days parade route.

Olson noted that another change coming to the upcoming Rapids River Days events is that the Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant is being re-located to The Waters Church in Sartell for the crowning of Miss Sauk Rapids, which is a change from where it was previously scheduled to take place.

C. Clean Sweep Week Pete Eckhoff shared the dates and times for Clean Sweep Week, which is scheduled to occur next week. Clean Sweep Week information has been published in the Sauk Rapids Herald, on the City’s website, and on the City’s Facebook page.

D. Rice Building Systems Thank You—Todd Schultz said that he wanted to thank Rice Building Systems for allowing the City to use their security fencing while the new playground surface at Lions Park/The Clearing was installed and set a little over a week ago. Schultz stated that it would have been a giant issue without this fencing, so he wanted to extend a huge thank you to Rice Building Systems and Sauk Rapids Public Works for monitoring the newly poured playground surface during the time period where it could not have any traf c on it.

E. Police Department Staf ng Issues—Chief Perry Beise noted that two people were interviewed last week for some openings on the Sauk Rapids Police Department. Beise said that only two applications were received. Out of the two people interviewed, a background check packet was provided to one of them. Beise advised that he is hoping to hire by the last week in July, but as a contingency plan, he also re-posted the open positions with an application due date of July 6th.

12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Sauer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

R-26-1B

for this of ce is $2.00. A candidate for this of ce must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming of ce, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other af davit on le for any other of ce at the same primary or next ensuing general election.

The af davits of candidacy must be led in the school district of ce and the ling fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

Dated: June 29, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 47 /s/ Tracy L. Morse, Clerk R-26-2B

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Now with alfalfa weevils still oating around, one might think we aren’t quite far enough along to be concerned with other pest issues. However, it is the alfalfa weevil that is currently out of its usual timeframe and not the aphids or armyworms.

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he members of the Blank family were lled with delight when the University of Minnesota Extension named them the 2022 Benton County Farm Family of the Year.

“I was surprised,” Kristi Blank said. “I did not expect it.”

Kristi and her husband, Jeremy, have lived on their rural Foley farm since 2006 when they purchased the Glendorado Township property at an auction. The Blanks built a house on the land, and two years later they moved in with their ve children, Emily, 21, Megan, 19, Gracie, 17, Austin, 16, and Owen, 13.

“We were always looking for a farm,” Kristi said. “I grew up on a farm with dairy cows, steers and pigs. My family still farms full time.”

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“We raised calves and feeders at my parents’ when we were rst married,” Kristi said.

“I wanted to expand beyond farming land because I had more interest in the animal side. It was something I could still do and be home with the kids at the same time. So, in 2013, we began raising and nishing cattle on our own farm.”

The couple’s ve children have also played an important role throughout their childhood in turning the family farm into what it is today.

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Megan Blank and Owen Blank feed meat goats June 27 on the farm they have grown up on in Benton County. As two of five children of Jeremy and Kristi Blank, Megan and Owen are involved with day-to-day tasks from helping with the cattle to fieldwork.

“We kind of just help out with whatever they need us to do,” Austin said.

Emily is employed on the farm, both boys pitch in when extra helped is needed with eldwork, while Megan and Gracie help with the cattle.

“You learn a lot of good life lessons on the farm,” Kristi said. “The

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convincing presentation the children exhibited to their parents as to why the goats would make an excellent addition.

“During that time, we made yogurt, soap, ice cream and cheese from the goat milk,” Jeremy said.

Now, the family owns meat goats instead.

“Raising kids on the farm was important to us because it teaches them to think of other things than just yourself,” Jeremy said. “It puts life in perspective when you are taking care of things. And, of course it’s nice they know where their food comes from. But the best part for me is the time farming allows us to be together even if it is not always fun.”

Even with the many highlights of owning a farm, the lifestyle does not come without tough work and challenges such as unpredictability.

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by Ryan Brunn, expenses. Applications for OTECP and 30. Producers have until Oct. 31 to le executive director for Benton and OCCSP are due Oct. 31. applications, and Farm Service Agency Mille Lacs counties OTECP covers: will make payments as applications are – Certi cation costs for organic received. producers and handlers (25% up to $250 per categoTo apply, producers and handlers should conry). tact the FSA at their USDA service center. As part – Eligible expenses for transitional producers, of completing the OCCSP applications, producers including fees for pre-certi cation inspections and and handlers will need to provide documentation development of an organic system plan (75% up to of their organic certi cation and eligible expenses. $750).

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This is a Hunter’s Paradise!

PERSONAL PROPERTY AT AUCTION (10% Buyer’s Premium)

Enclosed deer stands & food plots in place.

Some of the best hunting land in Kanabec County!!!

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OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, July 14th from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Bring ATV’s to Check Out Property)

TRACTORS & MACHINERY Allis #180 Diesel Tractor. Dual Loader. Oliver 10 ft Tandem Disc. 72” 3-Pt Brush Cutter.

IH 3-Bottom Plow. 3-Pt Back Blade. 12 ft Disc. 2-Section Spike Tooth Drag.

SKID LOADER 2005 Melrose T190 Trac Skid Loader, 2,950 Hours, Power Quick Tach, Air, Heat, Radio, DualControl. Bobcat #709 Backhoe Attachment. Pallet Forks. Uplander 18 ft Skid Loader Trailer, 14k gvw. 72” Skid Loader Brush Cutter. 60” Skid Loader Bucket. Loegerim Steel Skid Loader Tracks (Off 1845C Skid Loader). Skid Loader Tires & Rims.

GUNS Remington Model 514 Single Shot, .22 Bolt. Remington Model 522 Viper, .22 Auto. Remington 870 Express Pump, Short Barrel, 12 ga. Remington 870 Pump, Police Magnum, 12 ga.

Remington 870 Pump, Wing Master, 12 ga. Remington 6mm, Model 742, Auto. Armory Gun Corp. 12 ga. Single Shot. Sears Ted Williams Model 34, .22 Auto.

TOOLS: Sanborn 60-Gallon air Compressor. Coats #440 Tire Machine. Trium Digital Balancer. Tool Boxes. 2700 psi Power Washer. Power Tools. Miscellaneous Tools & Bolt Bins.

ATV’S & SPORTING GOODS Max II, Tracks & Tires. 2005 Polaris 700 Sportsman 4-Wheeler w/ Plow. Kawasaki Bayou 300, 4x4, 4-Wheeler. 2000 Polaris 500cc 6x6, Bad Tranny. Rhino PM48 Pull Behind Brush Cutter.

1974 Micro Craft 17 ft Boat, Motor & Trailer. 7x14 Shop-Built Wheel House.

CAMPER 2006 Golf Stream 20 ft Camper, Tandem Axle Trailer (Comes w/ Out of State Bill of Sale).

LAWN & GARDEN M&W Z-Turn Lawn Mower. Dixon ZTR 428 Lawn Mower. Swisher DR Trimmer. MTD 28” Snow Blower.

MISCELLANEOUS: 60” Saw Blade for Saw Mill. Pickup Fuel Cell & Pump. 120-Gallon Propane Tank w/ Filler Hose. Ramps. 4,000 lb AC Unit & A-Coil & Line Set. MEAT ITEMS: Hobart Meat Saw. Globe Meat Slicer. Propane Smoker. Freezer. 2 Commercial Flat Top Stoves (Propane). Mini Fridge.

Parcel #1 (Parcel ID 10.02050.10) is 16.04 Acres w/ Buildings Parcel #2 (Parcel ID 10.02050.00) is 16.21 Acres Parcel #3 (Parcel ID 10.02045.00) is 40 Acres of Land

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AUCTION TERMS: Usual auction terms. We now accept MasterCard and Visa

Owners: KATHLEEN & GRAYLING WACHSMUTH

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Parcel #1 is 16+ acres with a 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-story house, approx.

2,650 sq ft home. A 60x40x16 pole barn with a 18x40 upper loft mancave. Full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom (a must see). Lower level of the shop also has a bathroom. Two large overhead doors and service door.

Fully insulated with infloor heat, concreted and wired. Property also has several outbuildings like a 24x36 garage and a 32x24 storage shed with a 24x32 attached barn.

There is also a storm shelter on this property. Home and some of the outbuildings could use some updating. Parcel #1 is mostly open land. Parcel #1 is attached to Parcel #2.

Parcel #2 is also 16+ acres and is subject to a 66 ft easement access along the west side of the property. This parcel is heavy wooded and has an enclosed deer stand and food plot. Excellent for hunting. Parcel #2 is attached to Parcels #1 and #3.

Parcel #3 is 40-acres of heavily wooded timber. This parcel has three enclosed deer stands and a small deer plot. This property has an easement as well on long the west side of property. Parcel #3 is attached to Parcel #2.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Don’t miss this Real Estate and Personal Property auction. Three awesome parcels of land, great building site, a hunter’s paradise. Come make this place your own. This is only a partial listing of items, many more by sale day. Any questions please feel free to call.

REAL ESTATE TERMS: 10% non-refundable down payment due day of auction. Balance due at closing within 30-45 days after auction. 8% Buyer’s Premium Will Be In Affect. All property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”. If there are any questions, buyers’ should contact auctioneer before bidding. No contracts.

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Owners: KATHLEEN & GRAYLING WACHSMUTH Auction Arranged and Conducted by:

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