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Level 3 sex offender moves to Sauk Rapids Law enforcement mollifies concerns, offers resources

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – A level 3 sex offender has moved to the city of Sauk Rapids.

Since Sept. 3, Steven Lee Odelius has been living in the vicinity of Second Avenue South and Third Street South, according to the Sauk Rapids Police Department.

Odelius is 55 years old, and his race is white. He is 5-feet, 9-inches tall, weighs approximately 200 pounds, has blonde/strawberry hair and blue eyes.

About 10 people, including a few concerned parents, attended a Sept.

20 community notification meeting to learn more about Odelius’ criminal behavior and Minnesota’s predatory offender registry. The meeting was led by Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise and Brad VanderVegt, community notification coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Corrections’ central office.

Odelius has completed his prison sentence, is no longer on probation and is living freely without supervision from law enforcement.

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Women of Today

celebrates 50 years Sauk Rapids organization was founded in 1971

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – A Sauk Rapids organization reached a milestone this summer. The Women of Today chapter celebrated 50 years of making a difference in the local area.

“Fifty years is an incredible feat,” said Judy Moldenhauer, president of the Sauk Rapids chapter.

The chapter was incorporated in July 1971 as Mrs. Jaycees of

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Judy Moldenhauer stands alongside Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger as he reads a proclamation Sept. 13 at the Sauk Rapids City Council meeting.

Moldenhauer serves at the chapter president for the Sauk Rapids Women of Today organization.

The newspaper of today is the history of tomorrow.

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OBITUARIES • Helen Lemke

Sauk Rapids. The name changed to Women of Today in 1985, and the chapter has been active in the community since.

The goal of Sauk Rapids Women of Today is to help women achieve personal and professional growth, have fun and make their communities better places to live.

“I’m very proud of all the things the Sauk Rapids chapter has done for their community.

They truly live the creed of the state and national organization,” said national Women of Today president Cindy Umland, who lives in Sauk Rapids and is a member of the St. Cloud chapter.

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Rice Fire Department welcomes 4 PHOTO BY TIM SPEIER

Newly-deemed firefighters Eldon Schiller (from left), Jeremy Traut, RJ Cervenka and Darby Cervenka are introduced to the Rice City Council

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What’s Happening Saturday, Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m. to noon – A Walk Together-Uniting Against Sex Trafficking. Third annual awareness event and 3-mile walk benefitting the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center. Shear Dynamics Salon, 65 Third St., Waite Park. For more information, visit www.walktogethermn.org.

Sunday Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fresh blueberry syrup, juice and coffee. Free will offering. Handicap accessible. In rural Morrill at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 33018 Nature Road, Foley.

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Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise (left) and Brad VanderVegt, community notification coordinator for the Central Region of Minnesota Department of Corrections, share safety tips and resources Sept. 20 at a community notification meeting at the Sauk Rapids Government Center in Sauk Rapids. The meeting took place to notify the public about Steven Lee Odelius, a convicted sex offender who moved to Sauk Rapids this month.

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lice for. That’s what we’re here for. We’re Monday, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board here to be your advocate; we’re here to Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road step in those uncomfortable places and N.E., Sauk Rapids. talk to people.”

His convictions of criminal sexual conVanderVegt highlighted several re- Monday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. duct, however, require he registers as a sources, locally and statewide, during the Sauk Rapids City Hall, 251 N. Summit Ave., Sauk Rapids. predatory offender. presentation and urged parents to have Tuesday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Odelius is required to provide law enChurch Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran conversations with their children. forcement agencies information such as “You are not alone,” Vandervegt Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emerhis primary address, other locations where said. “We as agencies want to make sure gency food assistance, call 320-255-1135. he may stay the night and employment.

Steven Lee you have the very best tools and knowlThis information is then forwarded to the Odelius Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m. – Catholic Charities Senior Dining edge.”

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehenAs of Sept. 20, there were 109 regis- Frozen Meal Distribution. For people age 60 and older. All clision, which maintains a database that can be used by law enforcement agencies to quickly re- tered sex offenders in Benton County. Two of them ents must complete an annual registration form. There is no cost to participate, and meals are distributed through a contactless, driveare level 3 offenders. trieve information for investigative purposes.

“These folks enter and exit communities all the thru format. Catholic Charities Emergency Services, 157 RoosOdelius’ physical address and other personal evelt Road, St. Cloud. information will not be made public, but current time,” VanderVegt said.

Of the 109 registrants in Benton County, 46 are photographs of him, along with a description of past Tuesday, Sept. 28, 4-6 p.m. – Rice Area Farmers Market. Sponcriminal behavior and his physical appearance, can said to be primarily residing in Sauk Rapids.

“There have always been predatory offenders sored by the Rice Area Women of Today. At the corner of Division be viewed on the Minnesota Department of Corrections website, www.mn.gov/doc, using the “Loca- living in our community,” Beise said. “They’ve al- Street North and East Main Street, Rice. tor” tool. VanderVegt said photographs of Odelius ways lived here.”

Beise said several level 1 and level 2 offenders Tuesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. – Free Grace Recovery Meeting. Hostwill be updated annually or based on significant ed by Free Grace United. All are welcome; everyone struggles are in the city. changes in appearance.

“While this man may be new to the community with something. The ROC, 141 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Odelius was last released from prison in October 2020. He lived in St. Cloud before moving to at large, this man and others are not new to your Wednesday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m. – Meat raffle benefitting ALS Repolice department,” VanderVegt said.

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Statewide, approximately 18,727 people were search. Sauk Rapids VFW, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

In 2004, Odelius was convicted on two counts of criminal sexual conduct for engaging in sexual registered as predatory offenders as of Jan. 1. Predcontact against two unknown male children ages 11 atory offenders include those who have engaged in Thursday, Sept. 30, 3-6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Market. Coborn’s and 13 in Benton County. Contact included sexual criminal sexual behavior as well as kidnapping or parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids. false imprisonment. touching.

VanderVegt used the analogy of a funnel to Friday, Oct. 1, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – 34th Annual Mental Odelius gained access by approaching the boys in a public place and used manipulation to gain com- paint a picture of criminal sexual conduct nation- Health Conference. Hosted by National Alliance of Mental Illness of St. Cloud. “Mental Health Recovery: Beginning Where pliance, according to the Minnesota Department of wide.

Based on the data and research, the majority of You Are.” Calvary Church, 1200 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud. For Corrections. Odelius sat with the boys, who were playing outside their apartment complex, and began incidences do not go on to be reported. Only a por- more information, visit www.namistcloud.com. inappropriately touching and tickling them. He used tion are reported, and the funnel narrows.

Of those reported, only a portion are formally Friday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church the ploy of “playing” in an effort to maintain concharged, and the funnel narrows again. Of those Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 trol, according to the Department of Corrections.

Most victims of sexual harm are known to their charged, only a portion are convicted of that crime, Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assisperpetrator, either familial or by acquaintance, but and the funnel narrows further. And, of those con- tance, call 320-255-1135. in this case, Odelius was a stranger to both boys, victed, an even smaller portion yet go on to cross Saturday, Oct. 2, 1-2 p.m. – TaikoArts Midwest. Learn the histothe threshold of prison.

VanderVegt noted.

Only about 15% of those convicted are deemed ry and cultural contest of Taiko drumming in Japan and the United In 2013, Odelius was convicted of criminal States. Learn about the drums, the general vocabulary for the art non-consensual sexual contact in a case involving level 3 offenders.

“And so you see that narrowest portion of who form and how rhythms are taught. For school-aged children and a 19-year-old man. Odelius gained access while cohabitating with the victim, according to the Minne- we actually get to talk about, and how important up. Sponsored by the Great River Regional Arts Library. A Clean sota Department of Corrections. He used deception that broad awareness (about people like Odelius) Water Land and Legacy Amendment event. Foley Public Library, really is,” VanderVegt said. “He is one that earned 251 N. Fourth Ave., Foley. and mood-altering substances to gain control.

Odelius’ criminal history also includes con- that scrutiny.” victions of burglary, domestic assault, threats of SSale Sa l good through Monday, Sept.27th - Sunday, Oct. 10th violence, harassment, receiving stolen property and disorderly conduct, according to court records from Benton, Stearns and Sherburne counties.

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Fares will not change for any Metro Bus services.

As of Sept. 19, customers have been able to exchange unused passes, tokens and change cards at the Metro Bus Transit Center in downtown St. Cloud. Smart Ride Cards will also be free during this time. The option to redeem passes, tokens and change cards will last until Oct. 16, after which Smart Ride Cards will cost in addition to the cost of any passes or stored monetary value purchased to the card. All previous unused passes, tokens and change cards will be obsolete after Oct. 16.

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On Sept. 13, the Sauk Rapids City Council recognized Women of Today for its longstanding service to the community.

A month earlier, members celebrated the 50th anniversary with a tea party, attended by current and former members, the state and national Women of Today presidents, the district director and members of other chapters in Minnesota.

Members shared tea and baked goods, stories from the past and a connection to their history as a chapter.

Sauk Rapids is one of the oldest chapters in the state, Moldenhauer said.

The chapter currently has 16 members, with three more women taking steps to become members.

While there are several newcomers, some women have been members for decades.

Women of Today is open to women and men over age 18 who want to give back to their community through various projects.

Members volunteer their time to raise funds for impactful local programs and charities and provide informational seminars that are open to the public. Their community projects have included hosting annual Christmas parties for residents of a care home, helping children buy economical gifts, making Christmas cards for residents of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center to send to loved ones, making Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, supporting babysitting clinics, collecting school supplies, roadside cleanup, making shawls and lap rugs for nursing home residents, providing pajamas for children’s

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Former Sauk Rapids Women of Today members Terry Pray, Cathie Simones, Marie Schumann and Connie Ness visit with chapter president Judy Moldenhauer Aug. 14 at a tea party celebrating the chapter’s 50th anniversary. The organization was chartered in 1971.

hospitals, and walking as a team to support people with cancer and the March of Dimes.

Members work on projects as they are able, according to Moldenhauer.

“We are always on the lookout for ways to benefit the community,” she said.

The chapter has made numerous donations including to the local food shelf, Tri-County Humane Society, Anna Marie’s Alliance for domestic violence victims, Place of Hope and Lincoln shelters for the homeless, Habitat for Humanity, Terebinth Refuge for trafficked women, Elevate Pregnancy and Resource Center, the Salvation Army, a residence for terminally ill patients and a crisis nursery.

The national emphasis for Women of Today chapters is domestic violence awareness.

“As a chapter, we work to educate members about this area and raise money for Anna Marie’s locally and also across the state,” Moldenhauer said.

The Sauk Rapids chapter donated cameras to the Sauk Rapids Police Department to document domestic violence cases.

Women of Today has five service areas that chapters across the state volunteer and raise money for and contribute in-kind donations to. Emphasis

programs have included the Jacob Wetterling Foundation, Can Do Canines, Breaking Free, and Wishes and More.

The project emphasis for the next three years is Crescent Cove, the first children’s residential and respite hospice care facility in Minnesota.

The Sauk Rapids chapter meets the third Tuesday of the month and periodically hosts guest speakers from local organizations.

Members host social events and are invited to attend three state conventions, celebrating each trimester’s accomplishments, and two national conventions each year.

“It’s a place to make longtime friends both locally and across the state.

It’s a place where you can both teach and learn skills that can be applied at home at work,” Moldenhauer said.

Each year, the chapter and its members bestow and receive awards, including at the state level.

Women of Today nurtures future leaders so they may branch out and reach for their dreams, according to Umland.

“I personally know if they wouldn’t have started the St. Cloud chapter, I wouldn’t be in the position I am in today,” she said.

Moldenhauer joined Sauk Rapids Women of

Today in 2004 and is currently serving a third term as chapter president.

Moldenhauer was working with men all day, so she joined to get out of the house and bolster her social interaction with women.

Through the years, she has made many friends and learned valuable skills.

“It gets you connected outward,” she said.

Today, Moldenhauer is adept at organizing and running meetings, preparing agendas and speaking to groups. She does crafting projects on behalf of the group and likes teaching others new skills as well as learning from them.

“We work to improve our own communication skills and develop our own talents,” Moldenhauer said. “(Women of Today) brings out talents you don’t necessarily know you had.”

Those interested in joining can email saukrapidswt@mnwt.org, call Moldenhauer at 320-2922120 or message the chapter on Facebook.

“This chapter has done some wonderful things over the 50 years and will continue to do so in the future. We will build on the successes of the past to overcome the challenges of the future,” Moldenhauer said.

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Siberian elms Why is this sometimes referred to as a trash tree? The Siberian elm is a deciduous tree, 30 to 60 feet tall with an open, rounded crown and slender, spreading branches. It is also a most prolific GREEN AND GROWING spreader with seeds moving great dis- IN BENTON COUNTY tances and sprout- BY LINDA G. TENNESON ing where least expected.

The seeds often lodge in narrow spaces and emerge as trees growing next to building foundations, which damages them. This tree is a native of Eastern Asia and was introduced into the United States in the 1860s as a windbreak tree because it grew quickly in a variety of conditions and was thought to be hardy. Unfortunately, this tree grows so well that it has become invasive, quickly showing up in disturbed ground. It can shade out other trees and its leaf litter may stop desired tree seeds from germinating.

The Siberian elm suffers from sun scald, sloughing bark and has brittle branches that easily break and fall. The tree spreads by seeds that develop from small blooms that do not have petals. The blooms become samara, small half-inch-wide, round and smooth containers that spread in the wind, traveling long distances from the parent tree.

The samaras are light green to red in color and grow in drooping clusters of two to five. These seeds mature, turning from light green to brown, before dropping off the tree. This occurs before the leaves emerge in the spring.

Siberian elm leaves are dark green on top, 1-2 inches long with toothed edges and a short point at the tip. One side of the leaf is not even with the other side as they emerge from the twig. The leaves grow alternately from each side of the twig. The bark is dark gray and has shallow grooves. The roots are shallow but spread.

Unlike desired elms, the Siberian elm is resistant to Dutch elm disease. Be careful when trying to distinguish between the Siberian elm and desired elm species. The American elm and the red elm have much larger leaves reaching 2.8 inches in length. The Lacebark elm has flowers that appear in late summer. The teeth and tips of the leaves are blunter than those of the Siberian elm. It may hybridize with the native slippery elm, making it difficult to identify the tree species.

Siberian elms should be removed when they are seen. The seeds turn into 2 inch or taller baby trees which should be pulled out, including their roots. Larger trees may be girdled or have a deep cut made into the bark all the way around the tree which cuts off circulation between the roots and the trunk. Trees that have been cut down may send up new shoots from the remaining roots. There are herbicide chemicals that may be applied to trees. The chemical is absorbed into the plant and effectively poisons it. If herbicide is used, remember to follow all the directions on the label for your safety and the preservation of neighboring plants. Siberian elms that are growing where they have not been previously seen, should be reported to the Department of Natural Resources.

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

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Glory

Farlex’s dictionary of idioms defines the voke them to anger. Children, honor your phrase, “In all (someone’s or something’s) father and mother. glory,” as in someone’s or something’s full Fellowship is part of his image and a beauty or splendor; often said for dramatic part of his character. Fellowship with him effect. Glory is a weighted word. and others as he is three persons in one.

Coincidentally, in Hebrew, the most Types of fellowship are gathering with one common use of the word glory is, khabod, another; reading God’s word; celebrating, which literally means weightiness or worth. weeping, communion, serving and praying Glory is a multifaceted word that is apt for for one another. describing our multifaceted God. He creWorship is part of his image and a part LIFE BY FAITH ated us, so we are his and he is the only one of his character as the Holy Spirit testifies

BY MERCY NYGAARD always to Jesus in worship. Ways of worwho deserves all the glory.

Men do not need to show how powerful shipping our creator are reading the Bible, they are at the table to prove themselves men. Women communion, singing, serving, keeping the sabbath day do not need more seats at the earthly table amongst holy and praying. men to show how competent they are. We need to set Compassion is part of his image and a part of his our sights on the heavenly table. Then, our hearts and character; to the least of these. Some acts of showing minds will naturally desire to glorify our creator in the compassion are doing kind things for others who need functions he designed us for; men and women along- it more than most, giving to others in need out of our side each other at God’s table. He designed us for his abundance, listening well, serving and caring about ultimate glory, and we can glorify him by operating others’ interests above our own. in the roles and functions he created us in, male and Psalm 100:3 exhorts, “Know that the Lord, he female. is God. It is he who made us, and we are his.” And Our creation design is part of his image and a part Romans 11:36 proclaims, “For from him and through of his character; gender and role. We get to participate him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. in his glory by living out our design and obeying the Amen.” commands he gave us to live within the parameters When we set Christ as No. 1 in our lives and in our that provide us safety and freedom from sin. We can’t hearts, then we are set free to magnify Jesus. It is only do it in our own power – only with Jesus as Lord of our when we set our eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ who life and with the Holy Spirit who applies holiness. But freed us from the weight of sin and death that your what does that look like in real life? whole life becomes about him. Then, in this freedom, Here are some characteristics of God’s image we find the life we were always meant for: to glorithat we get to live out that bring him glory: Family is fy God and to declare his Glory to the world. If you part of his image and a part of his character as Father, haven’t already, allow Jesus into your life so you may Son and Holy Spirit. Husbands, love and protect your surrender to God in order to declare his glory in everywives, and wives, love and submit to your husbands thing you do, with help from the Holy Spirit. in respect. Parents, love your children and do not pro-

Sauk Rapids-Rice Portrait of a Graduate: Our Story

In fall 2019, the Sauk Rapids-Rice ce After several meetings and much School District started on a journey eyy ddiscussion, the task force selected the di atte following ffo o attributes along with definicalled Portrait of a Graduate to create a collective vision that articulates our ur ur ttions ti io and created the Sauk Rapids-Rice shared aspirations and dreams for our urr Portrait P o of a Graduate design. These atlle tributes are: tri students. A process developed by Batelle on – Adaptability. See things you may for Kids was used to create our vision ISD 47 and selection of key attributes and skills lls not no agree with and are beyond how you

By Sandy Logrono, currently think with the ability to act our community desires for all students SRRHS assistant upon change in a balanced approach. from early childhood education through principal and – Collaboration. Honor and utilize graduation.

Sauk Rapids-Rice your strength and the strength of others As the district Portrait of a Graduate Portrait of a Graduate task force member to build collective commitments and acjourney began, three areas of focus were considered. These areas include undertions across various contents that enrich learning. standing how the world and society are – Communication. Send and rechanging, identifying changing workforce needs, and preparing our students to meaningfully ceive messages over multiple mediums while being self-aware that our assumptions and biases may not be compete and contribute in the 21st century.

Several meetings were held with staff, community the truth or the same perspective.

– Diverse thinking. Analyze and take action on members, business and industry to discuss how first job experiences in the past have changed in comparison to complex problems. Exercise initiatives in making reawhat skills and attributes are needed in the workforce soned and ethical decisions.

– Empathy. Embrace social awareness by undertoday. In addition to a great discussion on job skills past and present, all individuals took Battelle’s Portrait of a standing and sharing feelings with others.

– Responsibility. Honor commitments and own Graduate assessment to begin to identify the top traits for Sauk Rapids-Rice students. This tool was also used the outcome, good or bad, while taking into account the with students in grades 9-12 and our families to gather larger community and greater good.

To view the Sauk Rapids-Rice Portrait of a Graduinput.

A business and industry summit was hosted in Feb- ate design or learn more, go to www.isd47.org/about/ ruary 2020 where all staff from the school district had portrait-of-a-graduate.

Now that the selection process and design are done, an opportunity to talk with businesses from Sauk Rapids, Rice and the surrounding communities. The goals the implementation phase begins. During this school of the summit were to collaborate and learn from each year, our staff and community will have opportunities other, to create partnerships and opportunities for the to learn more about each attribute and its elements. On future, and to learn about workforce trends in central Sept. 29, at the district’s curriculum advisory meeting, the attributes of communication and collaboration will Minnesota.

In March 2020, the Portrait of a Graduate task force be discussed. The meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. and is in was formed. This team consisted of several teachers the district curriculum room. If you are interested in from all schools, administrators, students and a mem- attending, contact Jenny Bushman, director of teachber of the school board. The group’s purpose was to re- ing and learning, at 320-258-1822 or jenny.bushman@ search future trends and workforce data, examine our isd47.org. An additional meeting will be hosted at 6 Sauk Rapids-Rice student data profile, compile the data p.m. Oct. 4 at the high school in the Community Room from the Portrait of a Graduate assessment, select our to gather feedback on these attributes. Contact Sandy attributes, and create the Sauk Rapids-Rice Portrait of a Logrono at 320-258-1706 or sandy.logrono@isd47.org if you are interested in attending.

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If your business experienced a finanplication information can be found at a DEED’s Main Street COVID Relief mcial hardship and missed out on previous assistance from state relief programs durGrants program page at mn.gov/deed/ ing the coronavirus pandemic, you may business/financing-business/deed-prohave one more opportunity to receive asgrams/emergency-programs/main-street. , sistance.

Businesses that are majority-owned On Sept. 20, the Minnesota Departby military veterans, women and Black, Indigenous and people of color individutment of Employment and Economic Development began accepting applications als; employ six people or fewer; and did for the Minnesota Main Street COVID BENTON ECONOMIC not receive previous assistance from othPARTNERSHIP er state relief programs will be prioritized ,Relief Grants program.

BY AMANDA OTHOUDT in the selection process. Funding will be A total of $64,200,000 is available in grants for Minnesota owned and operated EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR distributed in a 50-50 split between the businesses that can demonstrate financial Twin Cities metro area and Greater Minhardship due to the pandemic. nesota.

Applicants that qualify and are selected will reIf you have questions, you can email MSCRG. d ceive a grant amount between $10,000 and $25,000 DEED@state.mn.us or you can reach out to me dir tbased on the number of full-time equivalent employ- rectly at bentoneconomicpartnership@gmail.com. ees on staff.

Applications will be reviewed and awards will be Grant funds received by individual businesses disbursed and administered by qualified local and redcan be used for working capital to support payroll ex- gionally based nonprofit organizations. penses, rent, mortgage payments, utility bills and othApplications close Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 11:59 er similar expenses that occur or have occurred since p.m. Afterward, grant applications will be selected March 12, 2020, in the regular course of business. for consideration through a computer-generated, ranTo be eligible, businesses must operate in Mindomized selection process. r nesota and be majority owned by a resident of MinReach out to me if you have any questions on this nesota. Additional eligibility requirements and ap- program. r Letters to the Editor ,

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So, touch to the newborn It reaches the heart And so to the aged It must be a part Down through the years Touch is a need Love and touch For all a good deed The mask and this COVID Its challenge, its fear Not of God’s favor To love and be near So, think of the aged The ending of life Like that of the newborn Touch lessens the strife Then dwell to the plight Of the aged confined Who need family and love That touch ever kind

eDepression, the risk of suicide sMark Jacobson, Winona Although the majority of people who have depression do not die by suicide, having major depresh sion does increase suicide risk compared to people -without depression. The risk of death by suicide may, gin part, be related to the severity of the depression.

Researchers studying on depression and who e have followed people over long periods of time sugngest almost 2% of those people treated for depression -in an outpatient setting will die by suicide. Among those treated for depression in an inpatient hospital -setting, the rate of death by suicide is twice as high, 4%. Those treated for depression as inpatients folnlowing suicide ideation or suicide attempts are about ethree times as likely to die by suicide as those who were only treated as outpatients. Whereas about 7% -of men with a lifetime history of depression will die /by suicide, only 1% of women with a lifetime history

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of depression will die by suicide.

Another way of thinking about suicide risk and depression is to examine the lives of people who have died by suicide and see what proportion of them were depressed. From that perspective, it is estimated that about 60% of people who committed suicide have had a mood disorder such as major depression, bipolar disorder or dysthymia.

If you or someone you know is depressed and are seriously considering suicide, call 911 immediately. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression and are experiencing suicide ideation or thinking there is no other way but to commit suicide, call the organizations below and find the help you need: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

Both are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with trained staff who have the resources available to get you the help you need.

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NEWS BRIEFS Nominations open for Decorated Family Program

SAUK RAPIDS – Since 2003, Christmas Decor franchisees have been decorating the homes of military families whose loved ones are deployed outside of the country for the holiday season.

Michael Hornung, of Christmas Decor by Valley Green Companies, urges residents to nominate the family of a deserving Sauk Rapids-area active-duty service member to become a Decorated Family this year.

Christmas Decor franchisees nationwide will donate products, resources, time and expertise to create glowing tributes at this year’s Decorated Family homes to honor all the service members who will be separated from their families this holiday season.

“Each year, the families of tens of thousands of active-duty men and women are deployed outside of the United States and its territories during the holiday season,” Hornung said. “The Decorated Family Program can literally light up the holidays for some of these families while sending a glowing message of thanks to all service members and their families for their dedication and sacrifice.”

Sauk Rapids-area residents may nominate a family for this distinction on Christmas Decor’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/christmasdecor.

Click on the Decorated Family Program link and complete a form explaining why the nominated military family should be selected as a Christmas Decor Decorated Family for the 2021 holiday season. Christmas Decor corporate will review all the shared stories and select from the nominated families in each community. Families will be chosen based on the impact of their story on the judges and the family’s location to ensure

there is a participating local franchise to provide the award.

Nominations close Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

More information about the Christmas Decor Decorated Family Program is available at www.christmasdecor.net/about.

Law enforcement scholarship available

FOLEY – The application period for the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association annual Law Enforcement Scholarship Program is open. The MSA Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund for the awarding of up to 15 $2,000 scholarships.

These scholarships are made possible through the coordinated efforts of the 87 sheriffs of Minnesota.

The members of the MSA give special recognition to the financial needs of students who are attending a peace officer skills course, or pursuing a twoor four-year law enforcement degree. The board of directors feel peace officers in our democratic society have complex duties to perform. The MSA recognizes the importance of pre-entry training for people considering law enforcement as their career choice. The MSA recognizes some students need outside help in meeting the cost of such training, even though they excel academically. The scholarship committee, in making its selection of awards, intends on achieving representation from all geographical areas of the state and encourages qualified students from throughout Minnesota to apply with their sheriff’s office.

Application forms and a statement of procedures are available at the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and at www. co.benton.mn.us/237/forms or www.mnsheriffs.org.

Scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in one of the following three courses of study: a mandated POST Skills

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program; in their second year of a two-year law enforcement program or in their third or fourth year of a four-year college criminal justice program.

Applications must be submitted to the applicant’s sheriff by Nov. 19. Scholarship winners will be announced Dec. 29.

Program grants for special needs are available

ST. CLOUD – A grant that helps support those with special needs opened Sept. 1.

The Central Minnesota Special Needs Fund is accepting grant applications which will support programming that serves those with complex intellectual and physical disabilities. The application deadline for the grant is Oct. 31.

Last year, the Central Minnesota Special Needs Fund granted $20,000 to benefit three programs: – $7,500 to ConnectAbility of MN for their Special Needs Equipment Opportunity program for persons with disabilities.

– $7,500 to True Friends for their Equine Therapy Services for People with Complex Care Needs program.

– $5,000 to Helping Paws Inc. for their Service Dogs for Individuals with Higher-Level Physical Disabilities program.

Eligible organizations must be 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, schools or governmental entities.

The grant must serve the residents of Benton, Stearns or Sherburne counties or the communities of Kimball or Watkins.

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Sept. 17, 10:56 p.m. – Law enforcement received a call from Holiday gas station. A gentleman wanted help. An officer arrived to a man who said he was bicycling to St. Cloud from Fargo and was exhausted. The man asked for a ride to detox. His preliminary breath test indicated a blood alcohol level of .277. Officer transported the man to detox where there was space available.

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Sept. 15, 12:01 a.m. – While on patrol, an officer observed a male with a flashlight in the rocks behind the Tri-County Humane Society.

The male said he was looking for agates; he was cooperative and showed the officer some rocks he had found. There was nothing suspicious about the activity.

Sept. 16, 1:50 p.m. – The Minnesota State Patrol requested assistance while contacting an individual living on land between the Benton Drive and a southbound Highway 15 ramp.

Officers proceeded into the wood with the trooper and informed the male individual that he had until Monday to vacate the area.

Sept. 18, 8:43 p.m. – Employees at a strip mall reported a man had been attempting to open unoccupied cars for the past few days.

They also said the man had been acting odd and asking questions. Officers approached a man, who identified himself. Dispatch advised the man had active warrants in Stearns County.

Stearns County would not take the man, and the police took no further action as no victims had been identified in regards to vehicle tampering.

Incidents: Assists 22, miscellaneous calls 19, medical calls 17, suspicious activity reports 17, warnings 14, welfare checks 12, alarms 8, thefts 8, driving complaints 7, police proactive visits 7, animal complaints 5, fraud complaints 5, harassment calls 5, civil complaints 4, child calls 4, traffic stops 4, controlled substance calls 3, disorderly conduct calls 3, disturbances 3, domestics 3, DUIs/DWIs 3, permits 3, warrants 3, 911 calls 2, assaults 2, deaths 2, tows 2, traffic hazards 2 and utility problems 2.

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Watab Township secures funding for road projects Board sets 5-year construction plan

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Watab Town Board on Sept. 14 approved issuing and awarding the sale of $3.395 million in bonds that will fund street reconstruction projects over the next five years.

The $3.395 million will be available to the township Sept. 30, the closing date of the sale.

The borrowed funds will be repaid over 15 years at an interest rate that will fluctuate but is expected to average 1.486%.

Payments will be about $250,000 and will be made from Watab’s road and bridge fund, which is supported by the

property tax levy. The 2022 levy will generate $550,000 for the road and bridge fund, an increase of $25,000 from 2021.

The bond is intended to jumpstart work through the fund that is already in place and continuing to grow each year.

Watab’s financial advisory firm, Ehler’s and Associates, Inc., was hired to invest some of the bond proceeds to help offset the interest payments.

The board has set a five-year timeline, which is subject to change, for road projects that will be funded by the bonds (See

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Township engineer Kevin Kruger is developing a chip sealing schedule to ensure Watab stays on top of pavement maintenance.

In addition to the aforementioned funds, the township will also bond for a reconstruction project in the Lake Andrew development, slated to start in spring.

The Lake Andrew bond will be repaid by special assessments to property owners.

Final quiet crossing installed BNSF Railway started work Aug. 30 to add a quiet crossing on 105th Street Northwest. The crossing improvements will allow trains to proceed without using its horn except in emergencies.

The railroad crossing was closed to traffic for five days during installation before re-opening in early September. It is the last quiet crossing in the township.

Road construction on 105th Street Northwest is nearing completion.

Concrete curb was placed Sept. 8. Kruger said final grading was done earlier this week, and the road was expected to be paved Sept. 17. Wear course will be placed Sept.

24. Stripping is being scheduled but may be delayed due to a current shortage of road paint, township supervisor Julie Johnson said.

Sucker Creek projects planned Kruger reported that Benton County plans to advertise for bids soon for the replacement of Sucker Creek Bridge.

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Watab Township 5-year road construction plan

2022: Sucker Creek Road Northwest, Sharon Place Northwest and Indian Road Northwest will be reconstructed.

2023: West Lake Road, West Lake Court and Sues Road will be reconstructed.

2024: Lakewood Shores Road Northwest, Shoestring Loop Northwest and Sanbur Trail Northwest will be reconstructed; 15th Avenue Northwest will be overlayed.

2025: Burton Place Northwest and Ivy Place Northwest will be reconstructed.

2026: Ferry Point Place Northwest will be reconstructed. to six months to receive a box culvert. Installation could take place between January and March.

Supervisors had hoped to reconstruct Sucker Creek Road Northwest in conjunction with the bridge project, but the timing did not jive.

Instead, Kruger said they plan to reconstruct Sucker Creek Road Northwest and nearby Sharon Place Northwest and Indian Road Northwest as one large project in 2022.

“We should get better bids,” Kruger said. “It’s just easier to deal with only one contractor and one bid.”

Watab Township will advertise for bids for the three road reconstruction project this winter.

Clean Up Day is Sept. 25 Supervisor Bill Little reminded residents that the annual WatabLangola Clean Up Day is Saturday, Sept. 25.

From 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., residents can bring items to be recycled in the south parking lot of Pine’s Edge Grocery, 1490 110th St. N.W., Rice.

Accepted items include tires; mattresses, furniture, bikes and household items; roadside litter; scrap iron and plastic items; garden tools and hoses; appliances, TVs, and electronic waste; and dehumidifiers and airconditioners.

Fees apply to some items, such as appliances and TVs. Items not accepted include household hazardous waste, paint, solvents, chemicals, light bulbs, fertilizers, cars and trucks, campers and camper parts, commercial items, carpet, and construction debris.

Little said volunteers, including people from the Little Rock Lake Association, will be working.

For questions about Clean Up Day, contact Little at 218-282-6230 or bill.watabtownship@ outlook.com.

Supervisors encouraged residents to clean up their properties and neighborhoods. They noted several letters have been sent to property owners requesting they clean up their properties.

Waytashek has 30 more days to clear logs Acknowledging that progress is being made, supervisors gave Watab resident Todd Waytashek another 30 days to remove logs from Fifth Avenue Northwest, the road that runs along his property.

Supervisors said Waytashek has piled several logs on the road and the ditch, blocking the right-of-way and thereby violating the township’s ordinance.

Last month, supervisors gave Waytashek 30 days (from Aug. 10) to remove the logs from the road and ditch, or they will be removed at his expense.

Johnson noted that some of the logs have been removed and said she was willing to give Waytashek more time to complete the task.

Supervisor Steve Wollak said he was OK with that, so long as another deadline was imposed.

Supervisors agreed to give him another 30 days (from Sept. 14).

Waytashek, owner and operator of a saw mill, said the time it will take to remove all the logs depends on what he receives for orders from his customers.

Waytashek and supervisors have debated

about whether the section of road containing the logs is indeed owned by the township. Last month, Waytashek claimed the road is owned by the state, while Johnson said Watab’s attorney attests that it is theirs.

After the August meeting, Johnson said she contacted the state, as requested by Waytashek, and verified that the section containing the logs is owned by the township.

The next Watab Town Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the town hall. Supervisors will present a list of winter tree trimming projects.

In other board news: – Johnson said she has contacted the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency about how to avoid or mitigate pollutants entering Little Rock Lake in the aftermath of a fire that destroyed the former King’s Inn. A temporary dam was built at the site to keep water from running into the lake and later enlarged when an excavator arrived to demolish what remained of the structure.

– Kruger reported soil borings have been completed in the Lake Andrew development, where roads will be reconstructed at property owners’ expense this spring. Based on the results, Kruger is not concerned there will be additional settlement issues. He is preparing to advertise for bids for the project.

– Johnson reported that Watab’s municipal separate storm sewer system, or MS4, permit renewal has been approved by the MPCA Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program.

The annual MS4 report, which outlines stormwater pollution prevention and best practices, is available for review and public comment until Oct. 6. The report will be posted on the township’s website, w w w. w a t a b t o w n s h i p . com. Comments should be sent via email to clerk Kathy Sauer at watabts@gmail.com.

After the comment period, the township will update its ordinance.

Street sweeping is the most effective means of reducing stormwater pollution, Kruger said.

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Growing population to be supported through human services

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – For weeks, Benton County has considered hiring an outreach social worker to support the county’s growing homeless population.

At a board meeting Sept. 21, the Benton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the added position under Benton County Human Services.

“I myself know that we need this position out there full time,” said Commissioner Steve Heinen.

Currently, Benton County has one employee who puts in a few hours a week providing outreach services for homeless people in the area. Sandi Shoberg, deputy director of the county’s human services department, said the few hours per week the employee spends on outreach is not enough.

“Our (homeless) population continues to grow out there,” Shoberg said. “We continue to have homeless tent cities and we continue to have full

shelters, so it’s not a problem that’s going away.”

Shoberg reported that Benton County’s homeless population, only including those in shelters, totals about 140 people. Human services director Bob Cornelius said because Place of Hope Ministries in St. Cloud lost a significant amount of its funding, people without homes from there will naturally migrate to Benton County, exacerbating the burden on county services.

“I think we all realize that we need this position,” said Commissioner Jared Gapinski.

“With the notice of Place of

Hope being defunded, we need to move on this as soon as possible to show the other counties we’re working with them.”

Commissioner Beth Schlangen agreed with Gapinski.

“The cold weather is coming soon, and we need it addressed ASAP,” Schlangen said.

In other board news: – Benton County’s independent auditors, Clifton Larsen Allen, issued an unmodified opinion on the county’s financial statements – the best rating commissioners could hope for. Other than a few suggested changes that the auditors said are common among counties of like size, Benton County again received a clean report.

“I think we all realize that we need this position. With the notice of Place of Hope being defunded, we need to move on this as soon as possible to show the other counties we’re working with them.”

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BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School hall of fame ceremony is back.

After a one-year COVID19-related absence, the school will be recognizing four of its best during

homecoming week, culminating with the Storm Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

Oct. 9 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

“The Hall of Fame is such an important event to have within our district and community,” said SRRHS activities director NaDean Schroeder, who is in her sixth year with the district.

“It’s a great way to honor the traditions and honor the people who have kept alive those traditions.

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Kristen (Hille) Heckendorf is one of four former Sauk Rapids-Rice High School athletes who will be inducted into the Storm Athletic Hall of Fame Oct. 9 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Heckendorf was a three-sport standout for the Storm, graduating in 2005.

the stories of the past and the successes they’ve had that have brought light to our program but also statewide.”

This year’s inductees are August Machula (posthumously, Class of 1929), Thomas Regouski (Class of 1972), Kenneth Bemboom (Class of 1974) and Kristen (Hille) Heckendorf (Class of 2005).

Tickets for the ceremony, which includes brunch, are available at storm.isd47.org. The inductees also will be recognized at the Oct. 8 homecoming football game against St. Francis.

The Hall of Fame committee is made up of 10 people – five of whom are voting members.

They consist of formers coaches, teachers and administrators along with a current boys and girls coach. Schroeder said the group has extensive knowledge of the school’s athletic programs.

“The committee members all have such deep history of our program,” Schroeder said.

“A lot of them grew up here and stayed here or had kids who went through the system as well. They know a lot of people and what has happened along the way.”

August Machula Jr. Machula was born in 1910 and graduated from Sauk Rapids in 1929. The family home was located at the corner of Summit Avenue and Fifth Street South.

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Ken Bemboom was a standout wrestler who finished his high school career with a 72-15-1 record and was a three-time state tournament qualifier.

He placed sixth at state in 1972.

His playing career for Sauk Rapids started as a freshman on the 1926 football team.

He played defensive end, and, according to son Lynn, was known for “taking down his man.” At the time, football games were played at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

In basketball, Machula was named All-District Center and led the tournament in scoring.

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What is your favorite aspect of soccer? The teamwork and bond you create with your team.

What has been your most memorable moment playing soccer? The one memory I will never forget is punting the ball across the field and scoring on Sartell.

What other activities are you involved in at SRRHS? Student council, softball, DECA and Storm Leaders.

What annual Sauk Rapids-Rice event do you look forward to each year? I always look forward to homecoming week because I love seeing the entire school dressing up for the dress-up days and how much energy everyone always has.

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Lumberjacks open season with sweep Granite City defeats Minnesota Loons in home-and-home series

BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER

With a flurry of new faces entering the picture for the Granite City Lumberjacks, it was unknown as to who would make the earliest impact.

In the second game of the season, this question was answered, as a few local talents made their names known in junior hockey.

Sartell High School senior Quentin Sigurdson picked up a shutout in his first NA3HL start in net, while fellow Sabre Tory Lund and Cathedral senior Nolan Widman logged first-period goals in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Loons Sept. 18 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

“It’s great for the new guys to come in and play well because it elevates the play of everybody,” said D.J. Vold, associate head coach.

Granite City dominated the offensive zone, firing 67 shots on goal, including 24 in both of the first two periods. Kyle Mortenson logged two assists and Bjorn Jorgenson tallied his first goal of the campaign as the Lumberjacks jumped to a 4-0 lead after 40 minutes.

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Kyle Mortenson Age: 19 • Jersey Number: 5 Position: Defense How long have you been playing hockey? 15 years What high school did you attend?

Wayzata Why did you want to play for the Granite City Lumberjacks? I wanted to play juniors, and this team gives me a good shot to get to the next level and win games.

What are you looking forward to most in this season? Spending time with the boys and winning a Fraser Cup. Who has had the most impact on your hockey career? My father.

Do you have any pregame rituals? Eat the same meal: chicken and broccoli. Put gear on in the same order.

Favorites: Music? Food? Social Media? Movie? My favorite music is Jack Harlow.

What advice do you have for the younger skaters of our community? Keep grinding no matter what. Trust the process.

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His son Lynn said his father went on to become a loving husband to Julia (Stein) Machula, who taught at Trinity Lutheran School. He also played baseball.

Machula owned and operated a local Texaco service station in the 1940s, attended St. Cloud Business College and served in the U.S. Army in Germany and France in the World War II. Lynn said his father stressed great importance on he and his siblings, David and Julie – all Sauk Rapids High School graduates – to participate in athletics and the arts.

“What I learned from him started with his faith,” said Lynn, a 1964 SRHS graduate who played football and basketball and still lives in Sauk Rapids. “It directed his life and also my mother’s.

They instilled traditional Christian values in us of helping and serving other people along with hard work. We were a hunting, fishing and outdoors family and continue to be to this day. Being involved in sports and music and physical activity was very important to us.”

Thomas Regouski Regouski has been associated with the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District for most of his life. He was a stalwart baseball pitcher for the Indians from 1970-72 and worked for the district for 34 years. Regouski also was a three-year standout on the basketball court and football field.

In baseball, Regouski was WCCO Player of the Week for striking out 21 opponents on his way to

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August Machula Jr. Class of 1929 (died in 2002 at age 91) Family: Wife, Julia (Stein) Machula, who taught at Trinity Lutheran School (died in 2007 at 97); children, David, Lynn and Julie (all Sauk Rapids High School alumni).

High school achievements: Played football, basketball and baseball, varsity letter-winner, played against House of David Traveling Team, first Sauk Rapids player named to All-District basketball team.

College: St. Cloud Business College.

Personal achievements: Owned and operated local Texaco service station in 1940s; served in U.S. Army in Germany and France during World War II; member and officer in Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club; Melvin Jones Award recipient (highest award in Lions Club for humanitarian service); lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he sang in choir for over 50 years; avid hunter, fisherman and conservationist until age 85; Benton County Auditor for 32 years (eight consecutive four-year terms, which was a state record at the time); sang in local barbershop quartets; avid attendee of amateur baseball games; lifelong fan of Minnesota Twins and Vikings; member of Sauk Rapids American Legion and VFW; encouraged children to participate in sports, music and drama.

All-Conference seasons his junior and senior seasons. He also was AllConference in basketball in 1972 while leading the basketball and baseball teams to conference titles.

Regouski was a part of the school’s programs as a coach. He was assistant football coach for 17 years and basketball for 14 years, including seven as head coach, leading Sauk Rapids-Rice to a district championship. He coached golf for four years and said coaching was just something that felt right.

“I wanted to keep my involvement in sports throughout life,” Regouski said. “I kept myself involved with coaching and umpiring baseball, high school, Legion and small college ball for 20plus years.”

After high school, Regouski pitched for St. Cloud State University for four years and was team Most Valuable Player in 1997 along with AllConference for two years.

He is fourth all-time for the Huskies with a 1.93 ERA

and second in strikeouts with 125.

Kenneth Bemboom Wrestling was, and still is, a huge part of life for Bemboom. He recalls details from several of his biggest matches, including winning the district championship in his weight class his junior year.

“That was my most memorable moment,” Bemboom said. “I had lost to the kid from Monticello earlier in the year, and I was losing in the championship, 5-2. Then, with a few seconds left, I got a takedown and pinned him to win it. My sister was a cheerleader, and I remember her rushing to the mat to pick me up even before the referee could raise my arm.”

Bemboom’s wrestling pinnacle came in 1992 when he placed sixth at the state tournament.

He went on to wrestle at SCSU, where he won two invitational titles and also

a Northern Intercollegiate Conference title.

He qualified for nationals twice.

Bemboom has four adult children and lives in rural Sauk Rapids, where he works as a dairy farmer with Dandeken Holsteins.

He remains heavily involved in the community as a 4-H leader, Gilman Co-op Creamery board member, church lector, usher and Eucharistic minister.

“Being involved in sports has led to some of the most important aspects of my life,” Bemboom said. “My involvement started in eighth grade when my math teacher, Jerry Johnson, strongly encouraged me to go out for wrestling. I’m not sure what I would have become involved in if not for him.

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Ken Bemboom

Class of 1974 Family: Wife, Anne; children, Michael (41), Christopher (39), Corinne (39) and Megan (37).

Occupation: Dairy farmer, Dandeken Holsteins.

High school achievements: 3.25 GPA; Four-year varsity wrestling (72-15-1 career record); threetime district champion; three-time Rum River Conference champion; three-time Paynesville Invitational champion; two-time Region 5 champion three-time state qualifier; sixth-place state (1972).

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Ken Bemboom has his armed raised after a victory at the Minnesota State High School League state wrestling tournament in 1972, where he finished sixth. Bemboom is one of four former Sauk Rapids-Rice High School athletes who will be inducted into the Storm Athletic Hall of Fame Oct. 9.

Personal achievements: 4-H leader; 4-H auction committee; Be-Sure Holstein board member; 30-year kindergarten tour host; Gilman Co-op Creamery board member; church cemetery committee; church lector; usher and Eucharistic minister; former Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board member; assistant wrestling coach (1981-84); head wrestling coach (1994 to 2000, 2012-16); 30-year Minnesota State High School League wrestling official; MSHSL softball official.

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Kristen (Hille) Heckendorf Class of 2005 Family: Husband, Kole; Children, Landon (4) and Hallie (2).

Occupation: Physical therapist, CentraCare Rehabilitation since 2012.

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Kristen (Hille) Heckendorf was an All-State performer for Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in track and field, including the hurdles. Heckendorf will be inducted into the Storm Athletic Hall of Fame Oct. 9.

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from page 2B Due to my coaches (Noel Bailey, Ken Hill and Craig Muir), I learned the value of hard work and a persistent ‘never give up’ attitude.”

Kristen (Hille) Heckendorf Heckendorf is arguably one of the best all-around athletes to come out of central Minnesota. There was almost no stopping her on the volleyball court, at gymnastics events or on the track. If there was competition involved, she was likely on the winning side.

Her list of awards and accomplishments is beyond impressive.

She was a five-time AllConference selection in volleyball, won six letters and was All-State in three events in 2004 and remains the school record-holder in the long jump and two relays.

Not to mention, she was a 4.0-plus GPA student and – after graduating from North

Dakota State University – earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of WisconsinMadison. She has worked as a physical therapist through CentraCare’s adult rehabilitation since 2012.

She and her husband Kole Heckendorf, an assistant football coach at St. John’s University, are raising their two children in Sauk Rapids.

Though Heckendorf went on to achieve huge success at NDSU in volleyball, including leading the Bison to their first NCAA Tournament, the lessons learned in high school athletics have proven invaluable.

When she was asked to provide stats from her high school career, the memories experienced overshadowed the numbers.

“Sports did and continues to play an integral part of my life, but statistics do not,” Heckendorf said. “When thinking back on high school, I could remember things like knocking over a hurdle or two at state track meets, thinking the balance beam was 3 inches wide instead of 4

High school achievements: 4.0-plus GPA. Volleyball: five-time All-Conference, 2004 AllState, school career leader in kills with 1,526, finished with 1,222 digs and 257 ace serves.

Gymnastics: two state meet appearances, placed second in state on vault. Track and field: Six-time letterwinner, All-State in hurdles, long jump and high jump (2004), owns school record in long jump, 400- and 1,600-meter relays, four-time state meet participant in 100 hurdles (2002-05). Student council vice president, National Honor Society, Project for Teens member, qualified for nationals in DECA. College: North Dakota State University (undergraduate); University of Wisconsin-Madison (2009-12).

College achievements: Four-year starter on volleyball team; Summit League Tournament Most Valuable Player as a senior; led NDSU to first NCAA Tournament appearance (2008); Summit League Champions (2008); Summit League AllAcademic Team; Commissioners List of Academic Achievement; four-year student athlete advisory council; four-year dean’s list member; exercise science major.

Personal achievements: Assistant coach for four years for Sauk Rapids-Rice varsity volleyball team; annual speaker for senior career planning lecture; participating in health careers internship for high school students in the area.

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“We’ve got a group of kids that move well, and we’re trying to get them to play with all of the speed they can,” Vold said.

The Lumberjacks were effective on special teams, shutting down the Loons on all six of their power plays while recording three man-advantage goals themselves.

Hayden Hennen continued his energetic start to his Lumberjacks career, shooting home his third goal of the weekend.

“It’s awesome to see a kid from Hallock come down and make a big impact the first weekend,” Vold said. “It’s a testament to how good of a player he is and how good of a player he can become.”

The Lumberjacks, fresh off their fantastic introduction, hosted Willmar Sept. 24. They will take to the ice against the New Ulm Steel at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

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Granite City 5, Minnesota 2 Starting the season on the road versus a revamped West Division opponent proved to be no problem for the Lumberjacks, who grabbed a 5-2 win Sept. 17 at Breezy Point Hockey Center in Breezy Point.

Hennen cashed in on a pair of goals, while third-year forward Richert got going with a goal of his own as Granite City scored five straight goals after initially trailing 1-0.

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at state gymnastics and the pleasure of beating our river rivals each year.”

Heckendorf said playing in the Minnesota High School All-Star Volleyball game remains one of her more memorable moments along with participating in the state track and field meet.

“Walking through the tunnel to get ready for races or jumps at state track was amazing,” Heckendorf said. “There was nothing like seeing the big blue track and having a bowl of fans surrounding while running and jumping against talented competition.”

Thomas Regouski Occupation: Retired 34-year employee of Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.

High school achievements: Threeyear member of football, basketball and baseball teams; WCCO radio Player of the Week, striking out 21 batters; All-Conference basketball (1972); All-Conference baseball (197273); Basketball and baseball captain (1972); Conference champions in basketball and baseball (1972).

College: St. Cloud State University.

College achievements: Baseball team (pitcher) from 1973-77; AllConference baseball 1975-76; team captain 1977; team MVP 1977; fourth in school history with 1.93 ERA with 125.2 innings pitched; 24th all-time in strikeouts with 125 in 125.2 innings pitched.

Personal achievements: Assistant varsity football coach for 17 years; assistant basketball coach for seven years; head basketball coach for seven years; coached district championship team in basketball; head golf coach for four years.

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Class of 1972 Family: Children, Lindsy Schwantes (40), John Regouski (38) and Tom Regouski (32).

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Storm barely beats bad weather in huge race SRR cross-country teams compete at Lucky Lindy Invitational

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

In the last race of the Lucky Lindy CrossCountry Invitational, the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School girls were competing against more than other runners. The Storm were also racing the weather.

As rumbles could be heard in the distance and dark skies approached Little Falls Golf Course Sept. 16, hundreds of runners battled a crowed course along with heat, humidity and strong winds in the annual race that drew more than 20 teams and a huge group of spectators. While the Storm beat the squall to the finish line, skies opened up and drenched the scene before most people arrived at their vehicles.

It all added to the excitement of competing in a large and iconic central Minnesota race.

“We didn’t get out of there without getting soaked, then got caught in the hail, rain and tornado warning on the way back,” Storm head coach Sandie Lahr said.

“This was a crazy meet.

Two years ago, it was very similar weather with strong thunderstorms and lightning, and we ended up not running it. This is a fast course with lots of teams and top runners in the state.”

Seventh grader Faith Bogle topped the Storm performances, finishing 45th of 135 runners with a time of 22 minutes, 6 seconds. Competing in a large competition was a new and fun experience, Bogle said.

“The race was huge and there were people

everywhere,” Bogle said.

“At first, I was nervous from all the people, but then I warmed up and felt good. I feel special when I run varsity because not a lot of seventh graders get to run varsity at a young age. Running in such a big race changed my approach because I realized I could use it as an advantage and run my best.”

Eighth graders Amelia Reker and Elka Sowada finished in 24:23 and 26:17, respectively.

Sophomore Rosa Mazacek came in 26:30.

The Storm did not have a team score with only four runners.

“When I am nervous, I tough it out and deal with it,” Bogle said. “I try to block people out and not pay attention to what others are doing. I also try to have fun while doing my best.”

The SRR boys did not have to race the weather as that competition unfolded 30 minutes before the girls. The Storm turned in some of their fastest performances of the season.

Sophomore Alex Ostendorf led the Storm, finishing 43rd of 151 in a field of strong runners.

“Running in a bigger race definitely adds more pressure, but also makes it easier to find someone to pace with,” said Ostendorf, who finished in 18:28. “The number of runners really does not affect how I run. I try to keep my mindset on pushing myself to do my best. I am proud of my performance. I am learning more about myself and how hard I can push.”

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Sauk Rapids-Rice cross-country runners Faith Bogle (front, from left), Rosa Mazacek and Amelia Reker stride away from the starting line during the Lucky Lindy Invitational Sept. 16 at Little Falls Golf Course. Bogle, a seventh grader, was the top finisher for the Storm, coming in 45th place with a time of 22:06 minutes.

Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Jake Blackmore keeps pace with a competitor during the early stages of the Lucky Lindy Invitational Sept. 16 at Little Falls Golf Course. Blackmore finished the race in 23:42.

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Storm blank Eagles Volleyball team improves to 5-5

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

It was a team effort for the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School volleyball team Sept. 16.

The Storm got contributions from all over the lineup in a three-game sweep of the Eagles at Apollo High School in St. Cloud. Scores were 25-13, 2514 and 25-18 and improved the team’s record to 5-5 overall. It was the second straight sweep for SRR. “All the players once again had a big part in the win and everyone was able to get court time,” assistant

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coach Jen Kranz said.

Sophomore Ava Athman was named player of the game by the coaches after her eight-kill, two-ace serve performance. Lexi Helmin led the team with 10 kills, and Kieryn Hirdler finished with 28 set assists.

Jordyn Lee had seven kills, and Darci Peterson added six. Grace Urbowicz anchored the team defensively with 12 digs.

“Grace was on-point with her passing for us,” Kranz said.

The Storm faced river rival Sartell Sept. 23 in Sartell and hosts Tech High School Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Sauk Rapids.

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Senior wide receiver Bryce Lund hauls in a pass from quarterback Dom Mathies in the Sauk Rapids-Rice football team’s 27-13 victory over Alexandria Sept. 17 at Sauk Rapids Rice Middle School Stadium. Lund had three receptions for 74 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown, before leaving the game with a rib injury.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice eighth grader Amelia Reker makes her way through the course during the Lucky Lindy Invitational Sept. 16 at Little Falls Golf Course. Reker finished the race in 24:23 for the Storm.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Kieran Hixson focuses on what is ahead of him during the Lucky Lindy Invitational Sept.

16 at Little Falls Golf Course. Hixson finished the race in Nate said. “It was a great test 20:55 as the Storm placed 18th out of 21 teams.

Storm junior Martin, who was unable to train due to a knee injury in the summer, turned in a 70th-place performance in 19:14. Junior Kieran Hixson finished in 20:55, sophomore Mason Foss in 22:37 and freshman Luke Loidolt in 22:48.

“It’s hard to get a good pace going because it’s so tight for almost the entire first lap,” Lahr

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for our runners. We still had nine runners set personal records, which is awesome. Nate is coming along nicely and each week is getting stronger.

He is definitely an asset to the team.”

Lahr said she has had a blast coaching the Storm, who competed at the Rocori Invitational Sept. 23 at River Oaks

Golf Course in Cold Spring before hosting their own meet at 4 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30, at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

“On a side note, with the weather and a runner collapsing on the course right in front of our camp as the rain and lightning started, we, as coaches,

were very proud of our athletes in handling the situation with taking care of not only their own teammates but also helping with the other team’s runner that went down in getting help,” Lahr said. “We are so fortunate to have such awesome kids.

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Yet, SRR remained in control while keeping Alexandria receiver Kristen Hoskins – a University of Minnesota recruit – relatively quiet. Alex Harren was mainly responsible for covering Hoskins, and the team collectively rallied to the task thereafter.

“Alexandria is a tough team,” Dingmann said.

“We came out and did everything we needed to do.

It was an awesome showing. I feel like we’re doing something great.”

Mathies was the epitome of efficient with his arm, completing 16 of 20 passes for 280 yards. Carter Loesch had six catches for 106 yards, and Lund had three receptions for 74 yards prior to his injury.

Jayce Walrath led what continues to be an unforgiving and aggressive defense with nine tackles.

“This group – they don’t panic,” Klaphake said.

“They’re comfortable in tough scenarios. We’ve got a bunch of kids who are winners.”

The Storm played Cambridge-Isanti at 7 p.m.

Sept. 24 in Cambridge. The Bluejackets were 1-2 after topping Tech, 21-0, Sept. 17. They started the season with a 40-14 loss to Elk River and a 7-0 setback to St. Francis.

Watch for the game story from the Sauk RapidsRice versus Cambridge-Isanti game online. The story should be uploaded to www.saukrapidsherald.com by noon Saturday, Sept. 25. Follow us on Twitter @ HeraldSauk and Facebook.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON IN DISTRICT COURT ASSUMED NAME: R&P Recreation.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1259 8th Ave N, SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT St. Cloud, MN 56303 USA. NAMEHOLDER(S): Peter John Collier, 1259 8th Ave PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: N, St. Cloud, MN 56303 USA. (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that 05-PR-21-1387 I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature ORDER AND NOTICE OF would be required who has authorized me to sign this HEARING ON PETITION document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further FOR FORMAL PROBATE certify that I have completed all required fields, and that OF WILL AND APPOINTthe information in this document is true and correct and in MENT OF PERSONAL IN compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Stat- REPRESENTATIVE utes. I understand that by signing this document I am sub- UNSUPERVISED ADMINject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 ISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Peter John Collier 09/13/2021 In Re: Estate of R-38-2P BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 7, 2021 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN. Call to order by Chair Ed Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. A roll call showed Commissioners Scott Johnson, Ed Popp, and Jared Gapinski present. Commissioner Schlangen was not present at roll call. The Board Chair noted absence unexcused. Commissioner Steve Heinen was absent due to a prior commitment. Chair Popp noted absence excused. Commissioner Beth Schlangen joined the meeting at 9:01 AM. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried unanimously.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Johnson to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2021; 2) approve the Management Representation Letter related to the Audit of the Benton County Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2020 and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) approve an application for the Minnesota Lawful Gambling Permit for Northern Lights Royal Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation at Jack & Jim’s Bar on September 24, 2021 and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve the Board Certification of the Solid Waste Service Fee to the AuditorTreasurer for Tax Year 2022 Benton County Solid Waste Fee Assessment and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) approve the 2022-2026 SCORE Grant Agreement and payment and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) approve the Special Road Use Permit for the American Legion Car Show on September 19, 2021 and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve the maintenance agreement with SGTS and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve the Resolution and amendment of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Court Services Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve the Mutual Aid JPA with Minnesota Department of Corrections and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Auditor-Treasurer Nadean Inman requested the Board approval of the CSG Forte Payments Inc. credit card agreement. Benton County would like to offer credit card processing as a payment option for all departments within the county who regularly receive payments for goods and/ or services. Offering credit card transactions will benefit the County by improving our customer service, ensuring faster payment, increase revenues and enhancing collection rates by encouraging prompt payments for goods and/ or services. Credit card payments will be accepted for the amount of the purchase, plus a 2.35% service fee. It was also noted that Benton County will still be accepting cash and check payments, and that the credit card payment would be another payment option. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve the CSG Forte Payments Inc. credit card agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Recessed Regular Board Meeting to conduct an Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting at 9:12 AM. Regular Board Meeting reconvened at 9:22 AM. Next, County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested that his Regular Agenda Item regarding the Letter of Support for the SBDC request for grant assistance through the Small Business Partnership Grant Program application by Benton Economic Partnership (BEP) Director Amanda Othoudt to be presented now instead of at 10:15 am. Consensus by the Board to move this topic.

Othoudt stated that the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking proposals from non-profits and public entities to provide and facilitate business development assistance and technical assistance services to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The Central Region Small Business Development Center intends to apply for this grant with the support of BEP and Benton County. The purpose of this grant is to support the start-up, growth, and success of Minnesota’s entrepreneurs and small business owners through the delivery of high quality free or low-cost professional business development and technical assistance. The successful implementation

PUBLIC NOTICES Gloria Marie Warnert, Deceased.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of October, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at 615 Highway 23, Foley, Minnesota, for the probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named deceased, dated September 26, 2002, and for appointment of Bruce A. Warnert whose address is 4027 99th Street Northeast, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, as personal rep-

of these grant funded projects will help facilitate an economic environment that produces job growth and supports the economic success of Benton County individuals, businesses, and communities by providing opportunities for growth. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve the Letter of Support for the SBDC’s request for grant assistance through the Small Business Partnership Grant Program application. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Department of Development (DoD) Director Roxanne Achman had the Wetland and Solid Waste Program Lead Mark McNamara address the next topic requesting the Board to approve a Resolution to submit the Benton County Solid Waste Management Plan to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for Commissioner review and public comment as required by MPCA. MPCA requires that every ten years counties develop and adopt a Solid Waste Management Plan. Benton County, in cooperation with Tri-County Solid Waste Management Commission and MPCA has developed a draft Solid Waste Management Plan. Gapinski got clarification from McNamara that if we do not approve this, it would affect our SCORE grant. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Johnson to adopt the resolution to submit the Benton County Solid Waste Management Plan to MPCA. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Achman requested the Board provide direction on the building inspection services contract. In late 2020, staff sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for contracted building inspection services. The County received three bids, to include the current contracted service provider, David Barsody with Inspection Services of Central Minnesota, Inc. All three companies were interviewed. It was ultimately decided to extend the contract with Inspection Services of Central Minnesota, Inc. for one additional year, with the intent to come back in September 2021 to reevaluate. Over the past 8-9 months, staff has been handing out comment forms with building permits to get the public and contractors to reach out to the DoD if they have concerns.

To date, the DoD has received one concern from a contractor. The concern was that the inspectors were following building code and plans when other jurisdictions allowed them not to meet or follow building code or plans. Staff worked with David Barsody on this complaint and delved into the specific details of each of the concerns the contractor expressed. Each complaint was specifically related to building code and not in how the inspector handled himself or the situation. To allow for a builder to skip certain requirements would be a direct violation of Minn. Stat. Cha. § 326B and a liability for both the County and for Inspection Services of Central MN, and also a concern for the future homeowner. There was a consensus by the County Board to continue with the same Contractor, David Barsody and to not put out any RFP’s at this point. Staff was further directed to obtain quotes from Barsody for terms of 1, 2 and 3 years. No motion was needed on this Regular Agenda item.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:37 AM to conduct a Human Services Board Meeting.

The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 9:50 AM. Next, Public Works Director Christopher Byrd requested that the County Board consider an appeal to the County’s Highway Access Policy. Benton County resident Jeff Hanson appeared before the Board at the April 6, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. Hanson is appealing the denial of a second driveway onto his parcel at 8660 1st Ave NE Rice (along CR 78). Gapinski felt that with Heinen being on a pre-approved absence, he would like to table this until the next meeting. Motion by Gapinski to table this topic until the September 21, 2021 Regular Board Meeting, where we would have all five members of the County Board present to accept or deny the request. Seconded by Johnson. The Board suggested to the applicant that he explore the possibility of locating the planned driveway farther to the North to create greater separation between accesses to County Road 78. Part of this option would include determining how much additional wetland might be affected and whether the threshold for a “de minimis” wetland impact was crossed, potentially requiring mitigation or replacement. Motion carried unanimously.

Then Byrd requested the County Board to award a construction contract for tied project SAP 005-598- 026 and

resentative of the estate of the above named decedent in unsupervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, a personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court

Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Dated: 09/17/2021 /s/ Michael S. Jesse Judge of District Court

By Nicole Kampa Court Administrator Deputy Joseph S. Mayers KELM & REUTER, P.A. Attorney No. 0295747 1287 2nd Street North, Suite 101 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (320) 251-1423 kelmreuter@kelmreuter. com R-38-2B

SP 005-598-027. These projects are the bridge replacement on CR 51 in Foley and the bridge replacement on CR 67 in Maywood Township. The lowest responsible bidder was Landwher Construction, Inc. The Engineer’s Estimate was $565,754.00 and Landwher’s bid came in at $643,355.50 which was about 13% over the Engineer’s Estimate. Byrd said the main cause of the influx in the bid was due to the costs of materials that has gone up. Byrd still recommends awarding a construction contract even though the bids came in higher than the Engineer’s Estimate. Byrd stated most of the over runs should be covered by the bridge grant. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to award a construction contract for tied projects SAP 005-598-026 and SP 005-598-027. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Byrd provided the County Board a presentation of Culvert Inventory and Management Program for informational purposes only. No motion or action was needed on this informational topic.

Last, Byrd provided information regarding Railroad Crossing improvements planned for 2022. Byrd was recently informed that BNSF is planning to replace the rail crossing warning system at the crossing on Benton County Road 40 near TH 10, also known as Halfway Crossing.

BNSF is expecting Benton County to participate in the costs of replacement including the crossing surfacing material. They have provided an estimate of costs that puts the County participation amount at $59,200. This cost was not included in the Department’s 2022 budget submittal. Byrd asked BNSF “what if the County doesn’t agree in paying this?” In summary, their response was that BNSF would not replace the surfacing material, let it deteriorate and then we would have a “hearing” before MNDOT to determine cost participation. There was a consensus by the County Board to have Byrd report on what would need to be cut from the budget proposal to accommodate this new cost of the Railroad Crossing improvement.

Next, Representatives from Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA) provided an update on the 2021 legislative session for informational purposes only.

The County Board recessed at 11:01 AM. The County Board reconvened at 11:03 AM. Next, Headley invited Jessica Green from Northland Securities to present to the County Board a possible refunding on the County’s 2014 Tax Abatement bonds. Green asked the County Board for their approval of the adoption of the Resolution providing for the competitive negotiated sale of general obligation tax abatement refunding bonds of $2,520,000. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to authorize a set-sale Resolution authorizing the refunding of the 2014 Tax Abatement bonds. Motion carried unanimously.

Then, Headley asked the County Board for a motion to approve a consulting services agreement with Finley Engineering for a broadband feasibility study and stated the County’s Broadband Committee recommends approval of an agreement with Finley Engineering to conduct a feasibility study on broadband services in Benton County.

The study will identify unserved and underserved areas of the County that can be eligible for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The study will also form the basis for (RFP’s) from broadband providers to bring broadband service to these unserved and underserved areas. Funding for the study can come from the County’s ARPA allocation.

Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Johnson to approve a consulting services agreement with Finley Engineering for a broadband feasibility study. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, County Board members reported on Commissioner updates and recent meetings they attended on behalf of the County.

There were no Commissioner concerns to report at this time.

There were no new Committee of the Whole Meetings to be added to the current Committee of the Whole Public Notice.

Meeting adjourned at 11:32 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-38-1B

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 | Page 9B

Storm girls soccer gets much-needed victory Big first half sparks 3-1 win at Apollo

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Playing together has been a mantra this season for the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School girls soccer team. That said, it has not always happened once they take the field.

The Storm’s Central Lakes Conference match against Apollo was not one of those occasions.

Senior midfielder Emily Starr scored two goals in a 38-second span late in the first half, leading SRR to a 3-1 victory over the Eagles at Michie Field in St. Cloud.

The Storm improved to 2-6-1 on the season after suffering a 3-0 loss at Willmar Sept. 20 and a 4-0

setback at Alexandria Sept.

16.

Senior Maggie Fernholz remains a constant in the net for SRR. She said this win can go a long way to helping the team, but there remains work to be done.

“I feel like we are definitely learning a lot and getting to know each other better as a team,” Maggie Fernholz said. “Like any other team, we’ve had our ups and downs. But what I’ve learned, and love, about this team is that we are there for each other and work things out together.”

Gabby Fernholz, Maggie’s sophomore sister, opened the scoring seven minutes in. She echoed Maggie’s thoughts on this win being a confidencebuilder.

“I think we have a lot of potential to be a great team and do good things,” Gabby Fernholz said. “It’s

just all up to us whether we want to work hard enough to reach it. That win was really important for us. We did a better job connecting passes and communicating, which will be super-helpful going forward because we have to play as one and win together instead of depending on individuals.”

Senior Ava Plemel added an assist for the Storm, whose defense locked down on the Eagles in the second half.

“I’m proud of how the girls played,” said assistant coach Kayla Hall, who is filling in for head coach Tash Neu as Neu attends military training. “We just have to work on finishing and playing the entire game through. We have a young team and we are working on playing the game together.

I know we’re headed in the right direction.”

The busy schedule continues for SRR,

which is scheduled to host Monticello at noon Saturday, Sept. 25 before facing Tech at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Tech High School in St. Cloud.

The Storm returns to its home field for a 7 p.m. game against Willmar under the lights of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School stadium in Sauk Rapids.

“The Apollo win was definitely a fun and rewarding time because I think it shows how relentless the girls are after playing a week full of games just to hop back into some more the next week,” Maggie Fernholz said.

“I’m so proud of all the effort they put in. I think it shows the girls we are capable of doing anything we put our minds to. We just have to have the right mindset.”

Storm adjusts to change with little difficulty Contributions from many lead to swim and dive win over Otters

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

If the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School swimming and diving team was to get past Fergus Falls in a dual meet Sept. 16, it would require improvisation.

The Storm were missing a few regular participants, meaning others would have to change their routines and participate in events that might not suit their strengths. As it turns out, co-coaches Whitney Jendro and Megan Dingmann had nothing with which to worry.

The team finished with seven first-place finishes on their way to a 98-61 victory in the Otters’ home pool in Fergus Falls.

“As the meet progressed, the girls seemed to settle in and put up some nice times and have great races,” Jendro said. “We had a few girls out unexpectedly, so we were really relying on the girls to step up and find ways to out-touch their opponents.”

The Storm got a big performance from eighth grader Ally Lucas, who touched the wall first in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 backstroke. She also was on the winning 200 medley

relay with Valeria FloresBonilla, Kaytlin Bittman and Kendal Stucke.

Junior Mia Lambrecht provided a big spark with a first-place finish in the 100 backstroke, and junior Bittman dominated the 100 breaststroke, winning by more than four seconds.

“I feel like the three biggest races that solidified the win for us were our 100 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 100 breaststroke,” Jendro said. “We had girls swimming in a variety of different events, so we weren’t exactly sure where certain races would fall in terms of points.

Mia, Olivia (Tykwinski), Kaytlin, Kendal, Ally, Sam (Haaf) and Daniela (FloresBonilla) were huge in those events when it counted.”

The win was a needed energy shot for the Storm as they enter a busy stretch.

SRR took on Rocori in a dual meet Sept. 23 in Cold Spring. They will travel to the Duluth Denfeld Invitational Saturday, Sept. 25, and to Foley for a nonconference dual Tuesday, Sept. 28.

200 MR: 1. Valeria FloresBonilla, Bittman, Stucke and Lucas 2 minutes, 04.05 seconds; and 2. Richelle Peacock, Lily Rogholt, Samantha Haaf, Tykwinski 2:13.96. 200 FS: 2. Stucke 2:20.33, 3. Peacock 2:30.27 and 4. Sophia Nielsen 2:42.65.

200 IM: 1. Lucas 2:31.83 and 5. Lambrecht 2:45.98.

50 FS: 3. Tykwinski 27.71 and 5. Peacock 30.21. 1M Diving: 2. Kendra Fitzpatrick 140.95 points, 3. Addison Breth 154.15 and 4. Sophia Markfelder 152.6. 100 FLY: 2.

Valeria Flores-Bonilla 1:04.4, 3. Bittman 1:07.22 and 4. Haaf 1:08.3. 100 FS: 1. Lambrecht 1:00.57, 3. Tykwinski 1:01.36 and 5. Daniela Flores-Bonilla 1:05.65. 500 FS: 1. Valeria Flores-Bonilla 5:59.33 and 5. Nielsen 7:08.12. 200 FSR: 2. Lucas, Grace Thompson, Bittman and Valeria FloresBonilla 1:50.08. 100 BS: 1.

Lucas 1:07.65, 3. Haaf 1:14.23 and 4. Daniela Flores-Bonilla 1:16.62. 100 BR: 1. Bittman 1:15.77 and 3. Stucke 1:23.55.

400 FSR: 1. Tykwinski, Lambrecht, Haaf and Stucke 4:05.28.

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Vikings squander opportunities, fall in Arizona Heartbreaking losses are becoming rote experiences for fans of the Minnesota Vikings. After last Sunday’s devastating 34-33 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the 0-2 Vikings are left trying to pick up the pieces as they scramble to salvage what is rapidly SPORTS COLUMNIST

BY ANDY THAYER starting to look like another lost season.

It’s tough to have an 0-2 record with a -4 point differential, but the disappointing Vikings have somehow managed to pull that improbable rabbit out of their hat. The Vikings somehow feature the sixth-ranked offense in terms of yards per game, the third-most sacks in the league and a positive turnover differential, yet they are winless despite having great opportunities to win both of their first two games.

In week one, a Dalvin Cook fumble in Bengals’ territory in overtime cost the Vikings an excellent chance to win in Cincinnati. Similarly, Greg Joseph’s missed 37-yard field goal as the clock expired in Arizona robbed the Vikings of a win over the Cardinals.

It’s easy to fixate on these isolated backbreaking plays when trying to diagnose the root causes for the two losses, but the truth is that there is plenty of blame to go around.

In Cincinnati, the Vikings defense was terrible.

They allowed big play after big play in crucial situations and failed to force turnovers against an offense led by a second-year quarterback who is recovering from a major knee injury.

In Arizona, the Vikings defense gave up 400 passing yards, surrendered an astounding 13.8 yards per pass completion and allowed 4.9 yards per carry.

Those types of defensive performances don’t typically lead to victories on the road, and I’m growing weary of hearing the Vikings defense being touted as some sort of elite unit.

Despite the fumble and the missed kick that we discussed earlier, these losses fall directly on Mike Zimmer’s defense. The Vikings should never have been in positions where one miscue on offense or special teams made the difference in those two games.

A major coaching gaffe also impacted the Vikings against Arizona. With 44 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Kirk Cousins hit K.J. Osborn with a pass over the middle of the field that earned the Vikings a first down at the Arizona 19 yard line. Despite having a timeout left, and despite his unproven journeyman kicker, Zimmer decided he was comfortable with letting the clock run down and attempting a gamedeciding field goal.

The Vikings have Pro Bowl caliber players at quarterback, running back and wide receiver, yet Zimmer decided he wanted his team’s fate to rest on the foot of his kicker. I couldn’t understand that decision in real time, and it’s even more confounding to me now.

The Vikings had plenty of time to run a couple more plays to try to make the field goal attempt shorter or score a game-winning touchdown.

Dalvin Cook lost a critical fumble in week one, but if Zimmer trusts Greg Joseph more than he trusts Dalvin Cook or Kirk Cousins with the game on the line, then he’s a fool. He’s been repeatedly burned by missed kicks throughout his tenure in Minnesota, and I’m flabbergasted that Zimmer – of all coaches – was content to let Greg Joseph decide that game. Zimmer wasn’t playing to win; he was playing to not lose, and anyone with a competitive bone in their body can tell you that there’s a major difference between those two mentalities.

The Vikings now face a must-win home game this Sunday against a formidable Seattle Seahawks team.

There is almost no precedent for an 0-3 team rallying to make the playoffs, and time is already running out for the Vikings to turn this season around. Zimmer and his defense had better figure a few things out before Sunday or this season is going to be effectively over before the calendar hits October.

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Oh, so close

First victory barely eludes Storm girls tennis

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

One match.

That is all the separated the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls tennis team from earning their first victory as their own program. The Storm took a juggled lineup into their match against Sartell Sept. 16 – a match that was postponed due to lightning-filled storms and was completed Sept.

22 at Sartell High School in Sartell.

Brynn Karasch, Grace Roesch and Gabby Jaskolka each earned singles victories, but the Sabres pulled away in the remaining matches to escape with a 4-3 victory.

“It was a well-played match,” SRR head coach

PHOTOS BY ELLARRY PRENTICE

Sauk Rapids-Rice senior No. 1 singles player Brynn Karasch concentrates on a forehand during her match against Sartell Sept. 16 at Sartell High School in Sartell.

Karasch won her match in straight sets as the Sabres earned a 4-3 victory over the Storm.

Trish Bemboom said. “We had a couple positions that had to be switched due to absences. Overall, we had some good personal growth. These successes will help build into greater successes for

Sauk Rapids-Rice No. 2 doubles player Alyssa Meyer focuses on the ball before firing a backhand during the Storm’s match against Sartell Sept. 16 at Sartell High School. Meyer and partner McKinsey Newbanks dropped a straight-set match.

the team and for them as individuals.”

Karasch got the momentum going with a 6-2, 6-0 win at No. 1, and

Roesch fought off a battle at No. 2 with a three-set victory. Jaskolka rallied from a first-set loss to win 7-6, 6-2 in the final two sets at No. 3.

At No. 3 doubles, the Storm team of Royelle Gajeski and Erica Poganski entered the lineup and nearly pulled off a win before falling 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Addison Bemboom and Belle Haddy lost in straight sets at No. 1 doubles, as did Alyssa Meyer and McKinsey Newbanks at No. 2.

The Storm dropped a 7-0 decision to Willmar Sept. 21. Karasch lost a three-set decision at No. 1 singles for SRR, which traveled to Alexandria Sept. 23 before taking on the newly formed co-op the Apollo/Tech Crush at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

28, at Apollo High School in St. Cloud.

Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Addison Bemboom follows through on a backhand during her No. 1 doubles match against Sartell Sept. 16 at Sartell High School. Bemboom and partner Belle Haddy fell in straight sets as the Storm dropped a hard-fought 4-3 decision to the Sabres.

Boys soccer plays tough competition close Apollo, Alexandria both earn one-goal victories

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

One of the best ways for teams to measure their level of progress is to play top competition. The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School boys soccer team had that opportunity twice in the past week.

Though the Storm came up short in close matches, it was an important gauge of how much they have improved.

Apollo earned a 1-0 win over SRR Sept. 20 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Stadium in Sauk Rapids.

The Storm had a chance to tie the game, earning a penalty kick with two minutes remaining. The Eagles goalkeeper, however, made a game-saving stop, sending SRR to a 2-6 record.

“I am very proud of how our boys played,” Storm head coach Chris Rothstein said. “We are

doing a much better job at playing our hardest and working as a team throughout the entirety of each game.”

The Storm turned in another solid performance against a strong team before losing a 2-1 game to Alexandria Sept. 16.

The win improved the Cardinals to 6-1-1 this season.

Keegan Pham scored on an assist from Andrew Markfelder for the Storm, and Josh Tapio made nine saves in goal.

SRR plays at Monticello Saturday, Sept. 25, before traveling across the river to take on

Sartell at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27. The Storm will host a power Tech team at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

28, at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Stadium, and then hit the road to Willmar Thursday, Sept.

30.

“We still have some technical skills that need to be sharpened by some players, but it is getting better with each practice,” Rothstein said.

“Even if we lose, we still need to make sure we work our butts off in every game and practice opportunity.”

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