Sauk Rapids Herald - December 24, 2022

(Right) Angyi Carrillo paints a blue and yellow puppy design onto Avalon Loidolt-Kutz Dec. 17 in Sauk Rapids. Facepainting, which was sponsored by American Family Insurance agent Jennifer Ramos, was a new activity at the Miss Sauk Rapids royalty program’s annual fundraiser.

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(Above) Sauk Rapids Princess Maycee Britz and Miss Sauk Rapids Maggie Fernholz verify a bingo card Dec. 17 during the royalty program’s annual fundraiser, Holly Jolly Holiday, in Sauk Rapids. The event, which took place at VFW Post 6992, featured games of bingo and bean bags, a coloring contest and face painting for kids (Left) Amanda Loidolt and her daughter, Raven Loidolt-Kutz, embrace each other for a quick photo Dec. 17 in Sauk Rapids. Avalon had just had a unicorn design painted on her face.

The Grinch holds a basket of candy canes Dec. 17 at Holly Jolly Holiday in Sauk Rapids. The Grinch supported Santa Claus’ efforts at the event and taunted children with silent antics.

A group watches Caleb Dion sink a bean bag into a board Dec. 17 at Holly Jolly Holiday in Sauk Rapids. Dion, a Sauk Rapids resident, won a token to pick out a prize.

Brooklyn Donald, of St. Cloud, picks a bingo card handed to her by Sauk Rapids Lions Club member Terry Woolery Dec. 17 at VFW Post 6992 in Sauk Rapids. One of three Lions Clubs in Sauk Rapids, the Sauk Rapids Lions Club has long been supportive or the community’s royalty and ambassador programs.

Lila Kunstleben, of Holdingford, picks a prize from a table Dec. 17 at Holly Jolly Holiday in Sauk Rapids. Kunstleben was a two-time winner.

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER (Left) Amari (left) and Layah Benett, of Sauk Rapids, sit on Santa’s lap during the Dec. 17 Holly Jolly Holiday event in Sauk Rapids. Santa arrived at 2 p.m. and was greeted by a line of children who wanted to share their nal Christmas wishes

(Left) Olivia Pederson, of St. Cloud, scans her bingo card at the Holly Jolly Holiday event Dec. 17, which was hosted by the Miss Sauk Rapids royalty program. Pederson, at this point, had not won a bingo but did win while playing bean bags earlier in the day.

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(Left) Lillian Rogholt plays the flute as a member of the Storm concert band Dec. 19 in Sauk Rapids. The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School band programs alternated with the choirs for the show.

PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER (Above) Steven Mick, the choir director at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, leads choir members which surrounded the audience Dec. 19 inside the Performing Arts Center at SRRHS in Sauk Rapids. The high school choir and band programs performed over 20 holiday selections during its holiday concert.

Riley Meinert plays the clarinet as a member of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School concert band Dec. 19 in Sauk Rapids. Meinert, a junior, is a member of both the concert band and concert choir at the school.

Heidi Martinson, band director at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, directs the concert band as they play one of three musical selections Dec. 19 during the holiday concert at SRRHS in Sauk Rapids. The concert band played “A Christmas Festival” arranged by Robert W. Smith, “A Canadian Brass Christmas” arranged by Howard Cable and “White Christmas” arranged by John Edmondson.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School music department hosted its holiday concert Dec. 19 inside the Performing Arts Center at SRRHS in Sauk Rapids. The varsity, concert and chamber choirs, along with the Storm Choir, and varsity and concert bands performed over 20 selections for a packed auditorium.

PHOTO BY MORGAN EGGERT

Chamber choir members – TJ Moody (from left), Chuck Peterson, Paul Martinson, Connor Johnson and Ben Hinz –sing one of several selections performed during the holiday concert Dec. 19 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The chamber choir sang songs which included “Deck the Halls” and Bryan Sharpe’s arrangement of “Last Christmas.”

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Freshman Zach Euteneuer plays the tuba Dec. 19 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School holiday concert in Sauk Rapids. Over 175 students participated in the concert.

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Mackenzie Schaefer (from front), Amelia Reker and Audrey Och play their instruments as members of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School varsity band Dec. 19 in Sauk Rapids. Schaefer plays the alto saxophone, Reker the saxophone and Och the clarinet.

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Senior percussionist Max Fortner plays the triangle during a musical arrangement Dec. 19 in Sauk Rapids. Due to inclement weather and canceled events the week prior, portions of the middle school music department also held performances that evening.

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Chamber choir members – Adaleena Charter (from left), Adison Peterson and Hope Abraham – sing during the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School holiday concert Dec. 19 in Sauk Rapids. The chamber choir performed during stage transitions as the larger choirs and bands took their places.

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(Above) Amelia McKenzie, a freshman percussionist with the Storm varsity band, clashes the symbols Dec. 19 in Sauk Rapids. The varsity band performed two Michael Story arrangements: “Concert Medley” and “Sleigh Ride.”

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(Right) Aaleyah Parks sings during the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School holiday concert Dec. 19 in Sauk Rapids. The choir involved the audience toward the end of the show with renditions of “Silent Night” and a sing-along that was accessed through a QR code on the concert program.

PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

Court File No: 05-PR-22-2070

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY

Estate of Ruthanna R. Mielke Decedent.

A Petition for Determination of Descent has been led with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will dated N/A, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.

Any objections to the Petition must be led with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are led or raised, the Petition may be granted.

IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on January 12, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., by this Court at Benton County Courthouse, 615 Hwy. 23, Foley, MN 56329, by Zoom. See instructions below.

1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (MINN. STAT. § 524.1401) and persons who have led a demand for notice pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-204.

2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.

BY THE COURT

Dated: 12-6-2022

/s/ Robert J. Raupp

Judge of District Court

Dated: 12-6-2022

/s/ Jennifer Siemers Court AdministratorDeputy Attorney for Petitioner William Spooner Spooner & Glenz Law Of ces, PLLC 113 Washburne Ave. Paynesville, MN 56362

Attorney Liscense: 0131088 Telephone: (320) 243-3748 FAX: (320) 243-7084 Email: of ce@spoonerglenz.com

The hearing will be held using Zoom, and your appearance shall be by video and audio unless otherwise directed by the court. You can join through a web browser or the Zoom App (available as a free download in your device’s app store) for a video and/or audio call.

Visit our website at www.mncourts.gov/remote-hearings for more information on remote hearings.

To join by web browser

1. Open your web browser and go to: https://zoomgov. com/join or open the Zoom app on your device.

2. When prompted, enter: a. Meeting ID: 161 803 3423

b. Meeting Password: 35721

3. Update your name by clicking on your pro le picture. If you are representing a party, add your role to your name. For example, “John Smith, Attorney for Defendant.”

4. Click Join Audio 5. Click Share Video To join by telephone

1. Call: 1-833-568-8864

2. Meeting ID: 161 803 3423

3. Password: 357521

4. Mute/Unmute is *6

If you do not have reliable internet service, contact the court at 320-9685205 for assistance.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch uses strict security controls for all remote technology when conducting remote hearings.

R-50-2B

WATAB TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION

Notice is hereby given to quali ed voters of Watab Township, Benton County, state of Minnesota, that ling for Township of ce will be held for a 2-week period beginning: January 3, 2023 through January 17, 2023

Af davits of Candidacy shall be led with the Town Clerk by appointment between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm from January 3, 2022, through January 17, 2023

In addition, the of ce of the Town Clerk will be open from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on January 17, 2023, when the ling period will be closed

Filing fee is $2.00 and must be paid at the time of ling

Of ce to be lled at the March Annual Election is: Supervisor for a 3-year term

Absentee voting will be at the Clerk’s Of ce of the Town Hall on March 11, 2023 between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.

December 5, 2022

Kathy Sauer, Clerk Watab Township R-50-2B

PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: 05-PR-22-2063

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE)

In Re: Estate of Carol J. Schultz, aka Carol Jean Schultz, Decedent.

Notice is given that an Application for Informal

PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEARNS SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: 73-PR-22-9403

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE)

Estate of Thomas Ferdinand Thelen a/k/a Tom Thelen, Decedent.

Notice is given that an application for informal ap-

PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEARNS SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: 73-PR-22-9084

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE)

Estate of Dorothy Caroline Schmidt a/k/a Dorothy Schmidt, Decedent.

Notice is given that an

PUBLIC NOTICES

Appointment of Personal Representative was led with the Registrar. No Will has been presented for probate. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed CONNIE R. COLLVER, whose address is 212 MAIN ST. E., SILVER LAKE, MN 55381, to serve as the Personal Representative of the Decedent’s estate.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Any objection to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be led with the Court, and any properly led objection will

pointment of personal representative has been led with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Judy Thelen, whose address is 745 Porto Cristo Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32092 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are led with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and

application for informal appointment of personal representative has been led with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Cheryl Harren, whose address is 1074 450th St., Freeport, MN 56331, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are led with the Court (pursuant to

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

*Note time change to 6:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on January 5th, 2023, the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at *6:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following:

1. Public hearing to consider Ord #487. (see separate notice)

2. Mark and Janet Kaschmitter, landowner and US Solar, applicant, requesting an interim use permit to construct

be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are led, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the Personal Representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or

the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be led with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the ling of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the

Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be led with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the ling of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to pres-

to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: December 7, 2022 /s/ Shari Kris Registrar Dated: _________

Court Administrator LUND ROSS, P.A. Betsey Lund Ross (#0389061) 1139 Franklin Ave. NE, Suite 2 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Telephone: (320) 259-4070 E-mail: Betsey@lundrosslaw.com

ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT R-50-2B

Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Date: 2nd December 2022 /s/ George A. Lock Registrar N/A Deputy Court Administrator Craig Hanson Hanson Law Of ce, PA 1010 West St. Germain, Suite 750 St. Cloud, MN 56301

Atty. License No.: 0311297 Telephone: (320) 257-3388 Fax: (320) 281-7255 Email: craig@hanlawof ce. com R-51-2B

ent the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Date: 13th December 2022 /s/ George A. Lock Registrar /s/ Geo. A. Lock Deputy Court Administrator Lee Hanson Hanson Law Of ce, PA 1010 West St. Germain, Suite 750 St. Cloud, MN 56301

Atty. License No.: 0040964

Telephone: (320) 257-3388

Fax: (320) 281-7255

Email: lee@hanlawof ce.com R-51-2B

a community solar energy system in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.2.5(G), 9.20 and 11.6.3. The affected property is described as follows: part of NE1/4 SW1/4, Section 10, Minden Township.

ANYONE with comments regarding the above will be heard at this meeting.

FR-51-1B

NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF LANGOLA TOWNSHIP

Notice is hereby given that ling for Langola Towhsip of ces will begin Tuesday January 3rd , 2023 and close at 5:00 PM Tuesday January 17th, 2023. Of ces to be lled are: One Supervisor for a 3-year term and one Treasurer for a 2-year term.

Filing can be done with the clerk from January 3rd 2023 to January 17th 2023. The of ce of the clerk will be open from: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM on January 17th to le the Af davits of Candidacy. Please call 320-266-5324 for an appointment. Filing fee is $2.00

ANITA SEVIOLA CLERK R-51-2B

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Youth Basketball Organization Green fifth grade girls basketball team – assistant coach Matt Sing, Cali Klaverkamp, Lucy Pantzke, Macie Sing, Clare Schroeder and Evelyn Skaj; (back, from left) head coach Todd Schroeder, Aubrey Skroch, Grace Hammond, Claire Ward, Raegan Schuchard, Stella Anderson and assistant coach Mike Klaverkamp – hold their first place trophies

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division of the Holiday Hoop It Up Tournament in Milaca. The team won 26-21 against Little Falls and 24-15 over Duluth East before taking on the Royalton Royals and topping them 15-12 in the championship.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Youth Basketball Organization sixth grade girls team – Clara Felchle, Maggie Maertens and Kenzington Wenger; (back, from left) Mya Bakke, Aubrey Nelson, Lola Gales and Mackenzie Sabin – placed second at the Holiday Hoop It Up Tournament Dec. 10 in Milaca. The team won two games against Little Falls and Pequot Lakes before losing to a solid Milaca team. Not pictured is Kelsey Swanson.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Gold fifth grade boys basketball team – Parker Prom (front, from left), Landon Paul, Theo Lee and Beckett Miller; (back, from left) Roderick Holmes, Reid Hanenburg and Cambrien Schinkel – bring home first place in the St. Francis Boys Tournament Dec. 10-11 in St. Francis. The team won its first game 30-21 over Chisago Lakes and lost its second game 29-23 to St. Francis before winning the championship against Cambridge-Isanti with a score of 22-18. Not pictured is Henrik Anderson.