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Additional staffing requests raise questions by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Discussion about newly-proposed stafÀng highlighted Monday’s meetings at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. The council held a special budget meeting before the regular city council meeting July 25 and questions were brought forth by council members regarding additional stafÀng requests. One position would be an assistant to help current Public Works Director Pete Eckhoff (Streets and Parks) and Director of Utilities (Water and Sewer) Craig Nelson. Other requests include additional full-time police ofÀcers. “There are always Àres that pop up and occupy a lot of my and Craig’s time. Sometimes I don’t get to follow-up as close as I’d like as to how my employees are doing or outline what they need to do for the next day. Time is really valuable up there because if it’s just the day-to-day opera-

tions, I have no problems. But there is always something that comes up,” Eckhoff said. Because both Eckhoff and Nelson would like someone with reasonable qualiÀcations in both areas of public works and utilities. Councilman Steve Heinen inquired as to whether or not the city would be able to Ànd a candidate experience in both. Nelson thought the city would have a good possibility of Ànding someone from a smaller community who already manages both aspects of public works within their position. Although not reÁected monetarily in the preliminary budget proposal, the conversation switched to managing the additional stafÀng needed to fulÀll the demand on the city’s building ofÀcial Jason Fleming. Finance director Jack Kahlhamer said that the city is looking to train internally or contract hire a limited li-

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Detours expected with city’s road improvements SAUK RAPIDS — Infrastructure improvements progress in Sauk Rapids, despite inclement weather over the last few weeks. Curb and gutter has been installed on several portions of the CSAH 3 “Up the Hill” Project on Second Street N and bituminous surfacing has begun. According to Assistant Benton County Engineer Joe MacPherson, both trafÀc lanes between Summit Ave N and Stearns Drive N will be switched over to the eastbound, south half, of the newly reconstructed portion of CSAH 3. This trafÀc switch will provide working room for

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the contractor to install new water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, bituminous bike path and other facilities along the north half of CSAH 3. Access will be provided to each business along the corridor. Closures of Summit Avenue and Stearns Drive will also occur over the next few weeks, but the county plans to work with emergency services for minimal impact. Work on the city’s Eighth Street North project also began this week. The road will be closed from Benton Drive to Sixth Avenue North. Please plan for detour delays.

RC enthusiasts participate at fair by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

FOLEY — There are some noises which go ear to ear at the county fair. Most often those attending will hear the drone of the barn fans cooling the animals, the piercing squeals of excitement echoing from the midway and even the roar from grandstand entertainment. But one not-so-typical sound found at next week’s festivities is the bumblebee buzz of remote control (RC) cars. Full Throttle RC Raceway will host RC car racing at the Benton County Fairgrounds activity area from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, August 6. The event will showcase seasoned racers who compete in both qualifying heat rounds and feature races, as well as a stunt show. The event is aimed at entertainment and is a chance for fairgoers to learn what the sport of RC car racing is all about. “It’s a growing sport,” said Sean VanDalen, owner of Full Throttle RC Raceway which encompasses both indoor and outdoor tracks in Foley. “It Áies under the radar because it doesn’t have the media coverage of larger events.” Sean has participated in the sport for over 25 years. “It was just something I picked up as a kid. It transferred from assembling plastic models to wanting something a little more complex. Once I started racing at about 15-years-old, I was hooked,” he said. Sean began racing RC cars around the oval of the

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Sean VanDalen and his son, Seth, of Foley, are RC car racing hobbyists.

roller-rink Áoor during winter months at the Skatin’ Place in St. Cloud. Eventually the group of enthusiasts progressed to reality based on-road tracks using rolled-out carpet pieces. But as the previous race director phased out of the hobby, Sean saw a need and phased in. Soon he was buying equipment to host races and built an outdoor track for competition on his property. Full Throttle Raceway was established in 2004. In its twelfth year, the track now operates club-style and state series racing events on a monthly average. As one of only eight commercial RC raceways in Minnesota, with the nearest located in Ramsey, Full Throttle attracts hobbyists across the state and offers two

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Roy Dodds, owner of Flying Pig Pizza and Urban Moose Brewing Co., opened its doors for business July 25. “We’ve Ànally made it,” Dodds said. “Lynn, my staff and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s been a long process to get here.” Community members participating in Ladies Night Out July 21 were able to get a sneak peek of the newly renovated building and taste some of the craft beer. Select Áavors of Flying Pig Pizza were available for the crowd to try as well. In addition to the pizzas, Urban Moose Brewing Co. offers a larger menu, including things like Àlet mignon and scallops. The restaurant and brew includes a 15-barrel taproom

and bar offering 12 selections of Urban Moose Brewing Co. beer, available exclusively from the venue. While they will only serve their own craft brews, wine and cocktails will also be available. Urban Moose Brewing Co. offers roof-top seating for approximately 30 people, as well as a variety of seating options at the lower level including semi-private booths, high-tops and soft-seating for dining near a Àreplace, accommodating approximately 90 guests. The taproom will be available for private-event style dining for around 125 people. “I have a great group of staff ready to serve our guests,” Dodds said. “After all the buzz in the community during the process, we are excited to be open for them to experience all we have to offer.”

lighted outdoor off-road tracks as well as the “510” indoor track located in a leased Quonset building. “Everything I make from the track, goes right back into the hobby. I’m not making a life off of it, it’s really a labor of love,” Sean said. Most RC racing quality cars are built from a kit where assemblers not only build the car, but also add the electronics and possibly gas motor equipment. “Any kind of motorsport is expensive, however, there are low-cost racing alternatives. There are some stock/spec class kits which come with a remote, charger, battery and car ready to rock. So you can be racing at your local track and having fun for less than

$250,” Sean said. Sean’s love for RC car racing has fueled his children’s passion for the sport, too. The family travels to nationally sanctioned Remotely Operated Auto Racers (ROAR) events across the country. In fact, Sean’s son Seth, now 15, won two privateer class national championships at the age of 12 and is a multisponsored semi-pro. Seth’s best national Ànish was at this year’s ROAR Nationals where he Ànished 18th in the Truggy class. “It’s a good feeling knowing I’m able to hang with some of the top guys because I’m from rural Minnesota and there are not many known on a national level,” Seth said.

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Mixing dairy, demos

key is always paying atten- continue doing derbies, so tion. she’ll be in the stands, cross“You can’t stop looking her Àngers for a good Àning around while you’re out ish. there,” Mielke said. “ You “He says he’ll quit, but Once he has a car, he behave to focus on how to hit he never will,” Jade said. “He gins gutting it down to the the other cars and keeping loves it too much. It’s his pasdriver’s seat and the basic your car running.” sionate pastime.” frame. Jade knows Mielke will “I keep saying I’m going PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA to quit doing derbies, but then Clint Mielke has been racing cow-spotI Ànd another good car that’s ted cars at the Benton County Fair deeasy to Àx up, so I keep doing molition derbies for 10 years, mixing his it,” Mielke said. hobby of derbies with his farming proAnother thing keeping fession. him in the derbies is the thrill. “You get such an adrenaline rush out there. It’s fun to hear the crowd cheering when you smack someone,” Mielke said. Mielke has his ups and downs in derbies. One year, he took the same car to two derbies and won Àrst both times. “That was a great year and I had a lot of fun,” Mielke said,” but I’ve had bad races too. One year, right at the beginning, two cars smacked me from the front and the back. My car started on Àre and I knew the car was toast.” Jade gets nervous for Mielke when he goes into a derby, despite watching derbies before. “It’s different when it’s your husband out there. I don’t want him getting severely injured or anything,” Jade said. Mielke said the

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Racing on a smaller scale

Urban Moose opened Monday Mielke to take “cow car”

In March 2016, Roy Dodds started the process of renovating the American Legion building. Over four months of construction later, he has opened the long-anticipated Urban Moose Brewing Co.

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SAUK RAPIDS – On his parents’ dairy farm, Clint Mielke works with productive black and white Holstein cows. On the demolition derby circuit, he drives destructive black and white cars. “Any car he runs will be a cow,” said Jade, Mielke’s wife. “It’s who he is, representing his job as a dairy farmer. I hear people cheer for the cow car in the stands, which is humbling.” For the past 10 years, Mielke has been participating in demo derbies. He starts with the Benton County Fair and enters more if his car is still together. “I helped a friend one year, went with him to the derby and I’ve been doing it ever since,” Mielke said. Each year for the derbies, Case IH or Arnold’s Farm Equipment typically sponsor Mielke, covering his entry fees and helping pay for expenses, adding to his farmer persona. Mielke’s preparation for the derby starts early in the year as he Ànds the car he wants to run. “I’m always looking for something to come along,” Mielke said. “I usually get cars from Craigslist or family friends.”

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Ladies brave heat for night out by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Dozens walked the streets of downtown Sauk Rapids July 21 under the hot summer sun for PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA

Mia Mensing, 4, of Fairbault, shows off her new teddy bear she won from Direct Insurance Services of Minnesota. She and her mom, Ashleigh, were in town July 21 to visit Mia’s grandparents and decided to check out the activities.

Tracy Boettcher (left), Lisa Krosko, Aimee Schmitz and Luan Weber, all of St. Cloud, take a shot of aloe from the shotski at Refresh Nutrition during the Ladies Night Out event July 21.

Ladies Night Out. Throughout the night, participants were able to shop for clothing, play games and get a discount on ice cream at Rock Creek Coffeehouse among other

activities. At the end of the night, the crowd gathered at Urban Moose Brewing Co. opened just for the event, to get a taste of Roy Dodd’s craft beers, some of the Flying

Pig Pizzas and to hear who was going to win the cash prizes. The $750 grand prize went to Jeanne Fuchs, the $250 went to Charity Hunter and the $100 went to Jenny

Newbanks. The Sauk Rapids Herald also gave away a $50 Manea’s Meats gift card, which went to Shawna Miller.

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FOLEY — After serving in the Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce for over nine years, K-9 Ben retired from law enforcement July 20. A recent ACL injury restricted the K-9 from being used in apprehension situations due to the stress and physical demands. According to Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck it had become apparent that over the last several weeks, even in tracking and detecting situations, the effects of the ACL injury have made law enforcement work difÀcult and painful for him. Plans are already underway to bring in a new K-9 to replace Ben. The cost of purchasing and training K-9s can be as much as $10,000. The Benton County K-9 program has been funded completely through the gener-

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K-9 Ben retired from the Benton County Sheriff ’s OfÀce on July 20 after nine years of service.

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cense building ofÀcial who could help relieve some of the smaller property inspections. It wasn’t included in the budget because the amount of permits issued would basically take care of the funding for that additional stafÀng. According to Fleming, the shortage is a statewide problem and communities have been working together to Ànd ways to tackle the future shortage. “In Àve years, 60 percent of building ofÀcials are going to be retired out,” Fleming said. Council members had additional questions regarding the additional proposed police ofÀcer positions, but Chief Beise was absent from the meeting so the questions will be addressed at a future date. The police department added an additional non-budgeted ofÀcer in 2016 and looks to hire another in 2017.

In other council news: • Discussed a preliminary 2017 budget which would increase $370,000. Kahlhamer explained the increase would be due to the increased staffing positions as well as the general costs of increased wages, beneÀts and rest of budget. With the stafÀng he estimated a well-cushioned 8.9 percent increase on the tax levy, but explained he was awaiting possible extra funding and numbers to help him with his projection. The preliminary levy will be adopted September 26 and the council hopes to have another special budget meeting beforehand at the beginning of September with more Ànalized information. • Approved the extension of the joint powers agreement to provide the Central Minnesota Violent Offenders Task Force ofÀcer stafÀng and sup-

port. • Authorized modiÀcation to the liquor operations committee to include recommendations on all general liquor issues. • Approved and authorized an amusement permit for the Church of Sacred Heart’s Parish Festival August 28. • Approved and authorized a resolution for a temporary 3.2 beer/liquor license for the above festival. • Approved RWSRP, LLC’s site plan for a new establishment on the corner of Second Avenue N and Second Street N to allow the awnings required by city code to be postponed until the owner Ànds a tenant to occupy the building. • Approved a settlement agreement with Hoppe Livestock in the amount of $18,817.

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RC Racing continued from front_________________ An RC raceway in the middle of farm Àelds in rural Foley may seem as atypical as an RC track performance at the Benton County Fair but the VanDalens feel it’s only matter of time before the sport becomes larger in central Minnesota. “We’re out in the middle of nowhere,” Sean added. “We’re not in California where all the team guys are or where there is a track every 30 minutes. Everyone in the sport knows us regionally but when we travel nationally, people are astonished.”

Thursday, July 28, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Chamber hosted by the Benton County Agricultural Society. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue N, Sauk Rapids.. Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Take a Day OFF (Outdoor Family Fun) presented by the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District. Mississippi River Park, 41300 County Road 1, Rice. For more information visit http://takeadayoff.org Saturday, July 30, 8 p.m. — Harry Potter and the Cursed Child-Parts I & II Release Event. Costume contest, coloring event, MufÁe Wall signing and more. Events last until 11:30 p.m. when line-up begins for purchase of new book. Wristbands available for pickup beginning at 9 a.m. July 30. Barnes and Noble, 3940 Division Street, St. Cloud. Monday, Aug. 1 and Wednesday, Aug 3, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Course 8-Hour ¿rst-time course. Apollo High School, 1000 44th Avenue N, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mnsaftetycenter. org or call (888) 234-1294.

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Radio controlled car race enthusiasts practice before a club-style race at Full Throttle RC Raceway’s outdoor tracks.

Benton Economic Partnership selects board

DUELM — The Benton Economic Partnership (BEP) held its Àrst organizational meeting at Jack and Jim’s Event Center in Duelm July 21. Over 70 people attended the breakfast meeting where members to BEP and those interested in becoming supporters of the infant organization gathered for the kickoff event. The BEP’s mission was introduced by District 5 Benton County Commissioner Jake Bauerly. Bauerly detailed the background of why a group came together to form an economic partnership within the county and announced BEP had reached 99 percent of its Àrst-year funding goal of $150,000. “I can sense by the size of this group here today that there are a lot of people who care about Benton County and are willing to give their time, energy and resources to make sure our kids and our grandkids have a better place to live,” Bauerly said. Benton County supports this private-sector driven economic development nonproÀt and has pledged $75,000 annually. BEP has 18 “founding members” contributing at least $2,500 each to the organization and as of Thursday’s meet-

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Tuesday, Aug. 2, 5 p.m. — Third annual Rice Women of Today National Night Out. Rice Lions Building, 101 Fourth Avenue NW, Rice. . Friday, August 5, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Independence Center, Inc. 18th Annual Walk-A-Thon. Music, silent auction, rafÁe, walking trails, crafts and lunch. Sauk Rapids Municipal Park, 1001 River Ave.

Wednesday, Aug. 10, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement 4-Hour Refresher Course. Apollo High School, 1000 44th Avenue N, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http://www.safetycenter.org or call (888) 2411294. Thursday, Aug. 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement 8-Hour First Time Course. Life Assembly of God, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http://www.safetycenter.org or call (888) 241-1294. PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

The Benton Economic Partnership selected its board of directors – (front row, from left) president John Herges, vice president Sandy Saldana, Laura Kangas and Jake Bauerly; (back row, from left) Ed Popp, secretary/treasurer Jonathan Brenny, Kevin Johnson and Butch Thell – on July 21. They will all serve as board members.

ing had recruited almost 50 area public or private sector members. The BEP board of directors has a maximum of nine members and will have a single representative from the city, township, and county levels, as well as a civic representative, a founding member and four business representatives. Bauerly (founding member),

Ed Popp (township), Butch Thell (county), Jonathan Brenny (civic) and John Herges, Kevin Johnson, Sandy Saldana, Laura Kangas (all private sector business) were chosen to serve as board of directors. A representative for the cities of Foley, Sauk Rapids and Rice is still being organized. Following the designation of the board, the direc-

tors held their Àrst ofÀcial meeting with the help of attorney Craig Hanson, of Hanson’s Law OfÀce. They elected Herges as president, Saldana as vice president and Brenny as secretary/ treasurer of the BEP board. More information about BEP can be found at http:// bentonpartnership.org.

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Monday, Aug. 1, noon-7 p.m. — Open Class Craft/ Agricultural Exhibit Entry Day. Judging begins 8:30 a.m. August 2. Benton County Fair. 1410 3rd Avenue S, Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — St. Joseph’s Church Annual Parish Festival. Polka Mass beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a Gorka’s chicken or ham dinner with sauerkraut and all the trimmings until 2 p.m. Music, kids’ games, country store, silent auction, bingo, quilt wheel, hamburger stand and more. Gun, meat and grand rafÁe, too. Grand rafÁe announced at 4:30 p.m. 68 Main Street N, Pierz.

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SAUK RAPIDS — Benton County Human Services staff from various units will be available to answer questions inside the Discovery Building at the Benton County Fair August 2-7. Public health staff is reachable daily to talk about their programs. Children will have the opportunity to meet the tooth fairy and learn about dental health and services at the Child and Teen Checkups table. The Benton County Substance Use Prevention for community members to of substance, what is impact- can be involved in making a Coalition will also be on hand learn about harmful effects ing our county and how they change.

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Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. — Benton County Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Tom Emmer. Foley City Hall, 251 Fourth Avenue N. Saturday, August 13, 9 a.m.-noon — Young Eagles Flight Rally sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 551. Free airplanes rides for youth 8-17. Register near Wright AeroÁight training. St. Cloud Regional Airport, 1550 45th Ave SE, St. Cloud.

Meetings Schedule First Monday Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center. Sauk Rapids Green Committee, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center. Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumors Bar & Grill. First Tuesday Watab Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Mayhew Lake Township Board, 8:45 p.m., Lawrence Thell residence. Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Development Center. First Wednesday Recreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive. First Thursday Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Sauk Rapids Jaycees, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Great River Regional Coin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 2nd Street S, St. Cloud. Cy Schaefer 320-252-8452. Second Monday Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club, 7:30 p.m., at Benton Station. Third Monday Tinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Highway 23 E. St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles 320529-9000. Second Tuesday Pleasantview Elementary PTA meeting, 7 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary. Minden Township Board, 8 p.m., Minden Town Hall. Sauk Rapids Fire Department, 8 p.m., Fire Hall. Rice Women of Today, 7 p.m., Rice Lions Building. Second Wednesday Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 8 p.m. at post. Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m. at post. Second Thursday Trinity Ladies Aid, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church. Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 5:30 p.m. Social time 6 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Third Monday Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church. Third Tuesday Benton County Historical Society, 7 p.m., Museum Building, 218 1st Street N, Sauk Rapids.

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Weirens graduates from College of St. Benedict ST. JOSEPH — Bailey Weirens, daughter of Kevin and Denise Baron, all of Sauk Rapids, graduated this past spring 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude from the College of St. Benedict.

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every minute, is getting back to my foundation. The On a very hot Tuesday, column due, unpacked foundation must be established well before you try boxes still hanging out in unwanted places and to build anything. And what is the foundation of all kids bouncing off the walls, we met our Àfth baby foundations? Jesus said that hearing His sayings and who decided it was time to introduce himself. As doing them is like a wise man who built his house on momentous, miraculous and joyful as the birth is, the rock. Mathew 7:24. I am in need of a whole lot of truth. Where there is How can I remember faster, better, and more joy, there is the enemy trying to steal it. consistently to be gentle and grace Àlled? I started to Most dads and moms know there is a couple look into some statistics. of weeks adjusting to the process of birth. There’s Online sales resource, Hubspot, shared statistics this scrunchy, tiny, adorable, little baby and then a about infographics. I’ll spare you from reading borwhole lot of unglamorous body discomfort which eventually goes away with time. Wow! There are By Mercy Nygaard ing statistics by only listing three of their 37: • People following directions with text and illusso many analogies and metaphors that can go with Life by Faith trations do 323 percent better than people following that, but today I want to discuss remembering directions without illustrations. grace. • Researchers found that colored visuals increase people’s I’m trying to ward off something called postpartum depression but maybe you are just struggling with depression period. willingness to read a piece of content by 80 percent. • When people hear information, they’re likely to rememMaybe you have similar anger struggles. Or, maybe you have forgotten how much you are loved. As much as I try to encour- ber only 10 percent of that info three days later. However, if age others to be strengthened by grace, I still continually battle a relevant image is paired with that same information, people with giving it so I need constant reminding. I have had terrible retained 65 percent of the information three days later. Fast Company magazine, also a sales resource, published thoughts of irritation constantly Áooding my mind and it has spilled out towards the people around me. Instead of assist- Rachel, on Why We’re More Likely To Remember Content ing them in learning how to think for themselves or patiently With Images And Video (Infographics). In her article she explaining responsibilities, I’m irritated and acting out the lies states, “That’s because visuals add a component to storytellthat it is easier and faster to bark orders in order to make the ing that text cannot: speed.” And when you are struggling with impulsiveness, those quick reminders are a blessing to have irritation go away. In any circumstance, the Àrst thing to be affected is your around. Today, my goal is to put the truth all over our new home. mind. Then you affect the people around you. Lastly, is all the other stuff: Responsibilities, hobbies, wants, your to-do list. In portraits, photos and scripture, on canvases, in frames or My intentions are not to make my family feel like irritations. pieces of drawing paper hung with magnets by little budding So priority number one, even with the to-do list growing larger artists. My Àve little faces and my handsome husband’s smile is a wonderful reminder to give grace. Scripture is not an interior decoration to make us look religious to those that enter our homes. No. It is a reminder that we are loved, forgiven, Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 4-8 p.m. • Subject to planned events and strengthened by grace and so we are to in turn, behave the same to others. Post the truth where ever you can and help yourself remember when the lies start creeping in.

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Setting selfless goals

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Ethan Baker, 17, has organized an Eagle Project which intends to donate gently-used soccer gear to children in Africa and the Middle East.

Baker works toward Eagle Scout by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — When Ethan Baker took his Boy Scout oath, he pledged to do his best to help others at all times. So as he prepares to become a third generation Eagle Scout over the next year, it’s no wonder he’s thinking selÁessly of others in need. Baker, a Life Scout with Troop 220 of the Central Minnesota Council Boy Scouts of America, has been accepting donations for his Eagle Project “Give for the Goal.” The Sauk Rapids senior has been working with an organization known as Peace Passers to collect gently soccer balls, pumps and cleats to ship to children in Africa and the Middle East. “Soccer is a very cultural thing in most places other than the United States,” Baker said. “It’s a basic part of life for a lot of kids. That’s what they do in their free time. They pick up a game of soccer. I thought it would be a great project because I love playing soccer and I think it’s a great idea to help kids out who don’t have the opportunity that I’ve had all my life.” The Eagle Scout award is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program and was established over 100 years ago. Only 4 percent of Boy Scouts are granted this status after a lengthy review process of their time spent within the Scouts. The young men must obtain at least 21 merit badges and exhibit an attitude in accordance with Scout Oath and Law which includes a service project — the Eagle Project — where the Scout displays planning, organizing, leadership and management skills. Upon completion of the project by the age of 18 and acceptance by a board of review, Eagle

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Christine M. Thayer Mass of Christian Burial was at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Christine M. Thayer, age 62, who passed away Tuesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Gerald Dalseth ofÀciated and burial will be private at a later date. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. Christine was born July 14, 1954, in St. Cloud to Emmett & Helen (Zupan) Fuchs. She married Greg Thayer on Oct. 16, 1976, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Chris worked as a Research Assistant for St. Cloud School District 742.

Christine M. Thayer

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Scouts are presented with a medal, badge and lifetime acknowledgement of the award. After Ànding out about the nonproÀt organization Peace Passers online, Baker reached out to the group, which hails from North Carolina, to see if he could collaborate with their efforts. The group agreed and Baker completed his project proposal papers for the Boy Scouts in May. He received authorization from the Scouts in June and has been spreading the word about his project ever since. Baker created Áiers and, with the help of his Storm soccer team, has distributed them amongst the Central Minnesota Youth Soccer Association’s players. With the end of the summer soccer season coming quickly, Baker has placed collection points near concessions at Selke Field in St. Cloud for parents and players to drop off donations now through August 4. “We set up the donation boxes now, in hopes that people will drop off their stuff when their season is Ànished. Players outgrow their gear quickly and this is an opportunity to pass it along to underprivileged kids,” Baker

said. In addition to the collection sites, Baker has also created a GoFundMe page. “The reason for the online fundraising in particular is to pay for shipping to get all of the equipment to Peace Passers because that is probably the most expensive part of the project,” Baker said. “It’s a process because we don’t know how much money we need to ship because we’re unsure how many materials we’ll have to ship. So that’s probably one of the most critical points.” Any extra funds raised will be donated to the Peace Passers organization who will facilitate the shipping overseas. Baker plans on Ànishing the collection and shipping portion of his project before the beginning of the 201617 school year, leaving him with only the paperwork part of the Eagle Project to complete. His goal is to ship 40 balls and 30 pairs of cleats. “It may seem like a small amount, but really it’s not,” he said. “It will make a big difference.” Interested parties can learn more about the project at http://gofundme. com/2aheeeqs.

Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Kevin D. Regouski, age 55 of Sauk Rapids who passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his home. Rev. Harvey Ehlers will ofÀciate and burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Friends and relatives may call after 9 a.m. on Friday morning at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids. Kevin Dale Regouski was born on December 3, 1960 in St. Cloud to Kenneth “Bud” and Etta (Rohling) Regouski. He was married to Brenda Posch on September

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6, 1986 and they later divorced. Kevin lived in the Sauk Rapids area for all of his life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Kevin

Loretta M. Williams Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Loretta M. Williams, age 72, who passed away Sunday at St. Benedict’s Senior community in St. Cloud. Rev. Harvey Ehlers will ofÀciate and entombment will be at Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the funeral home. Loretta was born May 22, 1944, in Devils Lake, N.D. to Clara Smith Gibb. She married Edward Williams on Nov. 29, 1968, in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Loretta was a homemaker and also worked

and she always persevered through life’s challenges. She enjoyed spending time with those close to her, listening to music, traveling, reading and playing cards. Chris is survived by her husband, Greg of Sauk Rapids; son and daughter, Andy of Maple Grove and Steph (Paul) Schlangen of Sauk Rapids; mother, Helen Smuda of Rhinelander, Wis.; and brothers, Dan (Joyce) Fuchs of St. Cloud and Tim (Wendy) Fuchs of Sherwood, Wis. She was preceded in death by her father, Emmett; and brother, Steve Fuchs. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com

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at Xcel Optical for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, baking, crocheting and going to garage sales. Loretta was a compassionate, funny, caring, friendly, brave, resilient woman who was the best mom ever. Family was very important to her.

enjoyed cooking, gardening, duck hunting and Àshing. He was an avid sports fan and loved his family. He was especially proud of his daughter, Amanda. Kevin was a gentle, loving and thoughtful man. Survivors include his daughter, Amanda (Chad Potratz) of St. Cloud; brothers, Mike (Karen) of Minneapolis, Tom of St. Cloud and Dean (Dayna) of Utah; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother, Gary. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com

Loretta is survived by her children, Steve (Donna) of Sauk Rapids, Nancy of St. Cloud, Deb of St. Joseph and Dan of Sauk Rapids; brothers and sister, Raymond (Bonnie) Strand of Bismarck, N.D., Roy (Yumiko) Strand of Japan, Kathy (Hal) Haynes of Dallas, N.C., Arvid (Mary Beth) Burns of Fargo, N.D., and Douglas Gibb of Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Erick, Sean-Michael, Nicholas, Christopher, Ryan and Brett; and great grandchildren, Nathan and Nona. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Ed in 2013. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com

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Sabraski holds off Gill for Midwest Modified win SAUK RAPIDS – Above average temperatures during the week led to a Friday night of hot tempers and even better racing at Granite City Speedway July 22. Street Stocks The night started off with some angry drivers as the Àrst heat of the evening took three tries. Seven drivers banged bumpers and twisted fenders trying to get to the front. Once the race proceeded, the 21 car of Jim Gullikson ran away from the rest of the Àeld. Kyle Dykoff and Russell Kostreba rounded out the top three. The second heat was much less contested as Mark Blom started off on the inside of row one and held it throughout with Kevin Schmidt and Justin Vogel giving chase. When the feature rolled around a group of three battled for the top spot with Gullikson splitting the duo of Vogel and Dykhoff. As the race progressed he was able to hold off the 10 ride of Vogel and the 11D of Dykhoff for his Àrst win of the season at the GCS.

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was able to outrun Martin and Virkus. After the race all cars remained on the track as all the drivers received a stern warning about on track conduct due to some late rough driving. Super Stocks Two six car heats shaped up for some great racing but the big takeaway was the 88 car. Andy Davey was a rocket as he took care of Kurt Becken and Sabraski who had quite a battle for second place with the 70X of Becken edging out the 7A. In the Ànal heat the 2 ride of Dave Mass made his way to the front Ànally getting past Jake Goetze and Dexton Koch for the win. In the main event Goetze got a great start and built up a huge lead of nearly three seconds. But a late caution bunched everyone up and opened the door for the Davey ride to make up time, which he did with a late pass. The race wasn’t done as Mass made a great late push coming up just short as Davey took the win with Goetze in third. Mod Fours A small Àeld lead to a quick heat as the 00T of Keith Thell, who came into the evening with a comfortable lead

in points at the track, once again dominated the Àeld with Trever Roediger and Dwight Gillyard rounding out the top three. The feature was more of the same as Thell jumped out early and cruised to another GCS victory. ModiÀeds The talented Àrst heat was the one to watch as a mash-up sent the 2* ride of Dave Czech bouncing to the back where he wasn’t able to recover. Out front Dave Cain went wire to wire for the win but it wasn’t easy as he had to hold off Sabraski and Daniel Ebert. The Ànal heat race of the night saw Kyle Thell get a great start on the outside of row one and hold off Dustin Nelson and Charlie Hillukka. The feature was intense as the top group of Ebert, Sabraski and Cain traded the lead back and forth down the stretch with the familiar 7A of Sabraski getting the win in front of Cain and Ebert, respectively. Granite City Speedway will be back in action Friday, July 29 for Kids Bike Night Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and races start at 7 p.m.

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Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Monday, July 11 0908 hrs – domestic on the 2000 block of 4th Ave N 1108 hrs – death 1114 hrs – trafÀc hazard on 2nd St 1124 hrs – tow 1550 hrs – theft on the 1100 block of 4th Ave N 1646 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of 4th St S 1818 hrs – civil on the 200 block of 7th St S 1956 hrs – disorderly conduct on 1400 block Field Stone Dr 2022 hrs – trafÀc accident on Benton Dr and 1st Ave N 2120 hrs – trafÀc hazard on the 1400 block of 6th Ave N 2300 hrs – animal on the 2000 block of Martini Dr 2 alarms; 2 medical calls; 3 permits; 1 assist Tuesday, July 12 0007 hrs – vehicle 0038 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 0103 hrs – animal on the 2000 block of 4th Ave N 0308 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 1st St S 0726 hrs – tow 1056 hrs – civil on the 1100 block of Strawberry Ct 1102 hrs – domestic on the 600 block of 2nd Ave S 1109 hrs – theft on the 500 block of N Benton Dr 1119 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 2nd Ave N 1137 hrs – trespassing on the 200 block of 2nd Ave N 1355 hrs – unwanted person on the 1900 block Benton Dr N 1634 hrs – driving 1923 hrs – disturbance on the 1000 block of 9th Ave N 2032 hrs – violation court order on the 800 block of 4th St S 2122 hrs – accident on the 1000 block of Benton Dr N 2122 hrs – disturbance on the 3300 block of 10th Ave NE 2132 hrs – dispute on the 3300 block of 10th Ave NE 1 trafÀc stop – verbal warning issued; 4 assists; 3 medical calls; 1 permit; 1 ordinance; 1 alarm Wednesday, July 13 0257 hrs – child on the 5900 block of 5th Ave NE 1018 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 8th St N 1044 hrs – civil on the 600 block of 10th St N 1140 hrs – missing person on the 1800 block Osauka Rd NE 1206 hrs – civil on the 600 block of 2nd Ave S 1506 hrs – criminal damage to property on 900 block 1st St S 1617 hrs – property on 4th Ave N and 18th St 1705 hrs – burglary on the 800 block of 5th Ave N 1826 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 1st St S 1831 hrs – accident on 2nd St N and 2nd Ave N 1854 hrs – dumping on Benton Dr N 2239 hrs – drunk 2246 hrs – animal on the 900 block of 2nd St S 2325 hrs – welfare check on the 700 block of 8th St N 2332 hrs – missing person on the 200 block of Highview Dr N 1 trafÀc stop – verbal warning issued; 3 medical calls; 2 alarms; 3 assists; 3 ordinances; 4 human services reports Thursday, July 14 0126 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 18th St NW 0619 hrs – theft on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 0934 hrs – warrant on the 200 block of 3rd Ave S 1047 hrs – violation court order on the 800 block of 4th St S 1122 hrs – warrant on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1226 hrs – dispute on the 100 block of 8th Ave N 1330 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 1st St S

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1705 hrs – disturbance on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 2007 hrs – suspicious activity 2 trafÀc stops – 1 citation and 1 verbal warning issued; 1 medical call; 2 alarms

1401 hrs – child on Benton Dr N 1428 hrs – fraud on the 1000 block of 9th Ave N 1455 hrs – animal on the 900 block of 2nd St S 1459 hrs – animal on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1545 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block of 3rd Ave S 1730 hrs – trafÀc hazard on Benton Dr N 1811 hrs – trafÀc hazard on the 600 block of 1st St N 1835 hrs – civil on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 16 trafÀc stops – 5 citations and 11 verbal warnings issued; 3 medical calls; 1 alarm; 1 assist

Rice Police Department Activity Monday, July 11 0917 hrs – suspicious activity on Cty Rd 2 and Cty Rd 21 1300 hrs – weather on 125th St 1321 hrs – accident on E Main St 1910 hrs – weather 2055 hrs – weather 2230 hrs – theft on the 400 block of Main St E

Friday, July 15 0042 hrs – welfare check on 400 block 14th Ave N in St. Cloud 0127 hrs – theft on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 0309 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1700 block of 7th Ave N 1212 hrs – welfare check on the 300 block of N Benton Dr 1307 hrs – hit and run on the 800 block of 4th Ave N 1421 hrs – theft on the 800 block of Wollak Way 1441 hrs – fraud on 2nd Ave N 1536 hrs – civil on the 600 block of Twin Ct 1804 hrs – theft on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1821 hrs – driving 1859 hrs – animal on Benton Dr S 2143 hrs – Àreworks on the 900 block of 6th Ave N 2147 hrs – Àreworks on the 500 block of 3rd Ave N 2223 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1200 block of 1st St S 2241 hrs – disturbance on 11 ½ St N and 8th Ave N 2 trafÀc stops – verbal warnings issued; 3 assists; 2 medical calls; 3 ordinances; 4 permits; 1 human services report; 1 alarm

Tuesday, July 12 1214 hrs – domestic on the 300 block of 3rd St SE 1400 hrs – driving 1902 hrs – suspicious phone call 1 trafÀc stop – verbal warning issued Wednesday, July 13 0030 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 3rd St NE 0032 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of Main St E 2305 hrs – harassment on 1st Ave SW 1 assist, 1 alarm Thursday, July 14 0014 hrs – civil on the 13200 block of 25th Ave NW 1 alarm

Saturday, July 16 0234 hrs – suspicious activity on the 500 block Benton Dr N 0455 hrs – Àre on the 700 block of Summit Ave S 0617 hrs – animal on the 900 block of 1st St S 0653 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave N 1145 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block Benton Dr N 1339 hrs – trafÀc accident on 2nd St N and 2nd Ave N 1355 hrs – domestic on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave S 1503 hrs – drunk 1513 hrs – suspicious activity on S Broadway Ave and 4th St S 1538 hrs – suspicious activity on the 500 block of 2nd Ave N 1714 hrs – disturbance on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1817 hrs – Àre on the 1000 block of Garden Brook Dr 1906 hrs – welfare check on Benton Dr N 2130 hrs – dispute on the 1400 block of Fieldstone Dr 2325 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of 2nd Ave N 2337 hrs – unwanted on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 2352 hrs – suspicious activity on Benton Dr N 2 trafÀc stops – 1 DUI and 1 verbal warning issued; 1 ordinance; 2 medical calls; 1 alarm Sunday, July 17 0026 hrs – criminal damage to property 1000 block 3rd Ave S 0029 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1700 block of 7th Ave N 0117 hrs – suspicious activity on River Ave N 0418 hrs – domestic on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 0516 hrs – criminal damage to property 1200 block 2nd Ave N 0528 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 0549 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 1st St S 0750 hrs – drunk 1028 hrs – criminal damage to property 1200 block 2nd Ave N 1142 hrs – child on 6th St N 1148 hrs – disturbance on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave S 1314 hrs – theft on the 600 block of 5th Ave N 1517 hrs – civil on the 1000 block of Benedict Dr

PUBLIC NOTICES Benton County Highway Department 2016 HSIP Project Along CSAH 3, CSAH 4, CSAH 6 and CSAH 7 Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2016, at the Benton County Public Works Building, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Karri Thorsten, County Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the 2016 Benton County HSIP Pavement Marking Project along CSAH 3, CSAH 4, CSAH 6 and CSAH 7. STATE PROJECT #: SP 005-070-001 FEDERAL PROJECT #: HSIP 0516(219) LOCATION: CSAH 3 from CSAH 1 to CSAH 4; CSAH 4 from TH 10 to CR 78; CSAH 6 from south County Line to CSAH 4; and CSAH 7 from CSAH 4 to TH 23 TYPE OF WORK: Pavement Markings LENGTH: 19.088 Miles Approximate Major Items of Work are: PAVEMENT MESSAGES 13 EACH 4” SOLID LINE WHITE – PAINT (WET REFLECTIVE) 202,950 LF 4” SOLID LINE YELLOW – PAINT (WET REFLECTIVE) 43,400 LF 4” BROKEN LINE YELLOW – PAINT (WET REFLECTIVE) 18,990 LF Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS PROJECT The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notiÀes all bidders: • in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will afÀrmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; • In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and FederalAid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will afÀrmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; • In accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will afÀrmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; • In accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 CertiÀcates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for CertiÀcates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid CertiÀcates of Compliance. • If you are not a current holder of a compliance certiÀcate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certiÀcate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: • “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this speciÀcation or any modiÀcation of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.” • “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require afÀrmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an afÀrmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certiÀcate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).” Proposal, Plans and SpeciÀcations may be examined and obtained for $35.00 at the Benton County Highway Engineers OfÀce, 7752 Highway 25 NE Foley, MN 56329, located along TH 25, 1 mile north of TH 23 in the City of Foley. Proposal, Plans and SpeciÀcations may also be downloaded at https://egram.co.benton.mn.us\ for $0.00. Bids must be sealed, identiÀed on the envelope and accompanied by a certiÀed check or a bidder’s bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid and made payable to the Benton County Treasurer. The County Board Reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities and further reserve the right to award the contract to serve the best interest of the County. Date: July 8, 2016 Karri Thorsten Benton County Auditor/Treasurer R-28-3B

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To: Sen2dSecond Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 • Phone 320-251-1971 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: ANS Fence (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 1509 7th Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, USA (3) The name and registered street address of the entity conducting business under the above Assumed Name is: Steven J Theis, 1509 7th Ave N, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379. Adam J Johnson 311 Borgstrom Street, Upsala, MN 56384 (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Steven Theis 06/27/2016 R-29-2P

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on August 11, 2016 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Murry and Ardelle Moulzolf requesting approval of one lot minor preliminary plat entitled “Silver Acres” in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Section 10.7. The affected property is described as follows: Part of the W1/2 NW1/4, Section 19, Alberta Township. 2. 7:05 p.m. Amcon Block & Precast, Inc., applicant and John Kitchar, landowner, requesting an interim use permit to operate a mining operation in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.24A, 9.7 and 11.6.3. The affected property is described as follows: Part of S1/2 SW1/4, Section 23, Minden Township. ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting. R-30-1B

Optical Scan Voting System Notice is hereby given that a test and demonstration of the optical scan voting system for precincts in the Cities of Foley, Gilman, Rice and Sauk Rapids and the Townships of Alberta, Gilmanton, Glendorado, Graham, Granite Ledge, Langola, Mayhew Lake, Maywood, Minden precinct 1 & 2, St George, Sauk Rapids and Watab will be held on the dates, times and places listed below. Political Parties, Candidates, Local Election OfÀcials and Members of the Public at large are welcome to attend, ask questions and/or observe the procedures. Precinct Date Location Time City of Rice Watab Twp Graham Twp Langola Twp Sauk Rapids Twp

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THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

Moving up to varsity

Peterson hired as head basketball coach by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Derek Peterson has been enthusiastic about basketball, ever since he played four years of varsity competition at Glenwood High School. There, his team earned two conference championships, a state participation and a regional participation. That’s what fueled his passion. After getting out of the game for a while, Peterson was hired as an assistant coach for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm basketball program, a position he has been in for 12 years. But being a head coach is really what he’s wished for. And his aspirations are paying off, as he was recently hired to fulÀll the role of head varsity basketball coach. “I’m looking forward to working with the kids, current and upcoming,” Peterson said. “I don’t think I could ask for

doesn’t,” Peterson said. Through this transition, Peterson reÁects back on his days as a player and what his head coach did for him. “I was fortunate to play with some great players and John Holstein was the best coach I could have asked for,” Peterson said. “I admire his coaching style and he is a true mentor for me. We still keep in touch and, now that I am in this head role, I will certainly be using some of his style with the kids here.” As Peterson moves forward, he recognizes the challenges he faces, particularly with getting to know the future players. “I need to familiarize myself with the youth program a little more, to make sure it continues to grow and be strong,” Peterson said. “And the biggest change for me is having to make the decisions night in and night out, rather than giving input.” One person who will make the transition easier is John Krestes, whom Peterson has coached with for 11 years. Peterson knows how well they work together and he’s excited for that.

a better group of kids to start out with. They are talented and I’m excited to see how they work together at the varsity level.” As the junior varsity coach, Peterson has taken direction from two head coaches he considers to be great for the program – Jon Roesch and Rich Spiczka. “They each had different styles of coaching and I feel it’s prepared me pretty well. I hope to take something from each of them as I move into the head role, as well as putting my own twist on it,” Peterson said. During his time at Sauk Rapids-Rice, Peterson feels he has become a more wellrounded player and coach. “Offensive play has never really been my forte. I’ve been a defensive coach and I was a defensive player when I was in high school, so I think I’ve learned a great deal about offense, what works and what

Cyclones win, lose one by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids Cyclones continued their season with another win and one loss as they faced the Monticello Polecats July 20 and the St. Cloud Beaudreau’s July 24. The season progresses with a doubleheader against Marshall on July 30 and a game against the Cold Spring Silver Springers July 31. St. Cloud 10, Sauk Rapids 4 The Cyclones started the

game with four runs in the Àrst Àve innings, including two RBI singles from Evan Warnert in the third inning, a double from Mitch Loegering and a solo home run from Tyler Long in the Àfth. Nate Freihammer pitched the Àrst seven innings, scattering seven hits and two strikeouts, followed by Jeremy Thorson pitching two shutout innings. Warnert – 2 H, 2 RBI; Long – 2 H, 1 R; Loegering – 1 H; Wippler – 1 H; Freihammer – 7 IP (7 H, 2 K); Thorson – 2 IP.

Sauk Rapids 7, Monticello 2 Spencer Braun kept his bat swinging and balls shooting out into the Àeld with three hits during the game. Several other teammates contributed hits and RBIs to the win – Joel Haller, Tom Wippler, Freihammer and Casey Lynch. Haller – 1 H; Wippler – 1 H; Freihammer – 1 H; Braun – 3 H; DeGagne – 6 IP; Hille – 3 IP.

“John has a passion for the game just like I do. We have the same philosophies and a good idea of how we want to move the team forward,” Peterson said. With the school year starting in just over a month and basketball season getting closer, Peterson is anxious to get on the court and start his Àrst season as head coach. “ I ’ v e dreamed of being a head basketball coach since I was a player myself and, fortunately for me, those dreams are coming true,” Peterson said. “I am extremely excited for what’s next and to continue our Storm pride.” PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

After 12 years as an assistant coach for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm boys basketball team, Derek Peterson will take on the role as head coach.

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Sauk Rapids 5, Foley 4 Sauk Rapids came alive early on in the game against Foley, scoring all Àve runs within the Àrst couple innings. Fighting hard on defense throughout the game, they barely held off Foley for a 5-4 win to advance.

Lucas Bentrud lit up the Àeld July 21 in the Sauk Rapids Legion baseball teams’ game against the St. Cloud 76ers. Despite his good performance, Sauk Rapids lost to the 76ers 5-1, ending their Little Falls 9, Sauk Rapids 7 playoff run and their season. Zach Fuecker led the team during the game against St. Cloud 5, Sauk Rapids 1 Little Falls, crossing home Sauk Rapids fought three times throughout the through their game against the game. Bjorn Hanson, Cole 76ers July 21, but fell short in Fuecker, Bentrud and Cordell the 5-1 loss. Lazer each added a run to the game. Their seven runs came early in the game, but

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Kaeters selected Benton County Farm Family of the Year by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The Rod and Barb Kaeter family have been selected 2016 Benton County Farm Familhy of the Year. “I was shocked,” said Barb, recalling her feelings after hearing the news. “There are a lot bigger farmers than us in Benton County. We work hard, but not any harder than anyone else, so my Àrst question to Rod was, ‘why us?’” The Kaeters were among 81 Minnesota farms honored by the University of Minnesota’s Farm Family Recognition program. They will be recognized at Minnesota Farmfest August 4 on the GilÀllan Estate near Redwood Falls. “The Extension Committee selected the Kaeter family for their enterprising initiative as a family who pools their resources and time to make their farm operation work,” said Dan Martens, County Extension Educator. “They are grounded in the value of taking care of their family, their work the resources they work with

and being good neighbors in the community. The Kaeters are good representatives of the farm families in Benton County.” Farm families are chosen based on their commitment to enhancing and supporting the agricultural industry and nominated on a speciÀc criteria. Families should be Minnesota food producers actively involved in agricultural production, have involvement in their communities and or related organizations and have not been previously recognized by the Farm Family Program. Families may also be nominated if they are not food producers, yet have made a signiÀcant shortterm progress or contribution with their agricultural endeavors. Rod and Barb Kaeter, who both grew up on dairies in central Minnesota, began their farming endeavors on their property in Graham Township over 25 years ago in 1989. Beginning with a small cattle barn and a twostory broiler barn which housed 16,000 chickens, they grew both their family, which includes children Jeff

(29), Samantha (23) and Nicholas (18), and the farm over the years while maintaining off-the-farm jobs as well. Rod, who previously worked for GNP as a truck driver, moved his focus to the farm full-time in 1996 after building a single-story broiler barn. This allowed Barb to re-enter the workforce in exchange for being a stay-at-home mom. “There was always one of us home with the kids,” Rod said. Over the next seven years the Kaeters operated a third broiler barn on a separately-owned parcel, but soon retired the length of travel for a hog barn on the current farmstead. The Kaeters are contract growers for both GNP Company and Big Gain, Inc. They supply the barn, labor, maintenance and care for the two agricultural production companies while the companies supply the animals and feed. The Kaeters rotate their singlestory chicken barn six times a year contributing roughly 280,000 broiler chickens annually to the nation’s

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The Kaeters – (front row, from left) Nick, Samantha; (back row, from left) Rod, Barb and Jeff – were chosen as the 2016 Benton County Farm Family of the Year.

food supply. They also raise mixed female and male hogs from isowean (10 pound piglets) to a Ànish weight of 290 pounds. The Kaeter

farm grows about 4,800 hogs a rotation of corn and soy for market each year. In ad- beans. dition, the family raises HolKaeter stein feeder cattle and farms continued on pg. 2B 160 acres of land by planting

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SAUK RAPIDS – Among the roar of the midway and the variety of fair food, 4-H and open class livestock will provide fairgoers with an opportunity they do not always have – to see a farm animal up close. “For those that don’t get to see these animals every day, they will get to see some of the best,” said Benton County 4-H Program Coordinator, Heidi Anderson. Beef and dairy cattle, goats, sheep, horses, lamas, rabbits, pigs and poultry will be Àlling the barns once again this year during the Benton County Fair from Aug. 2 through Aug. 7 in Sauk Rapids. “We have a good representation of all livestock spe-

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Nicole Popp holds her Jersey cow during the 2015 Benton County Fair Dairy Show. This year, there will be over 275 4-H and open class livestock exhibitors at the fair.

cies again this year,” Anderson said. There will be one very noticeable change from last year. Poultry will be making a comeback after a year away due to the Avian InÁuenza

outbreak last year. “We are so excited to have them back and have the barns Àlled with live birds again,” Anderson said. “We missed having them here last year. That’s the biggest highlight

for us going into the fair.” Another change that will be occurring in the 4-H livestock rings will be the addition of the intermediate age 4-Hers in the premiere showmanship contest, which

is a round robin for the champion showman in beef, dairy, sheep, swine and goat, to try their hand at showing each specie to be named the overall showmanship champion. “We decided to bring in the champion intermediate showman because some of them may not get the opportunity to do this as a senior,” Anderson said. “It will be another opportunity for them to grow as a showman. We always try to Ànd ways for 4-H’ers to experience new things and learn more.” The remainder of the fair will carry on as usual with 4-H beef, dairy, sheep, goats, swine, poultry and rabbits in the barns from Tuesday to Thursday. On Thursday evening the barns will transition to 4-H lamas and horses, along with open class beef, dairy, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits and lamas. Regardless of which group is in the barns, there will be livestock shows each day of the fair. “They are all enjoyable to watch,” Anderson said. But Anderson said the lama and horse shows are a

little different than the other livestock species. “The lama show is very entertaining to watch with the different types of classes they have, like the costume class and obstacle course,” Anderson said. “The horse show is unique too with their riding and game classes.” No matter which show fairgoers go to, there will be one thing each show has in common – seeing the hard work the exhibitors put into their animals pay off. “It’s more than just the week before the fair,” Anderson said. “Market animals for 4-H had to be registered by February and breeding animals had to be registered by May. They’ve put in long hours working with their animals several times a week for the past couple of months, grooming and washing them and even providing them special nutrition to get them ready for the fair with hopes of earning a trip to the state fair.” Anderson said 4-H’ers learn so much more than just Benton County Fair continued on pg. 7B

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Kaeter continued from page 1B________________________________________ Rod and Barb, along with their son Jeff, are Gold County Seed Corn Dealers and maintain a clientele throughout the area. They are members of Annunciation Church in Mayhew Lake and all three of their children were active members of the Foley High School FFA program, holding president and vice president roles. Rod and Nick also haul grain and offer custom combining in the fall. Growing up on a farm had a positive effect on all three of the Kaeter children. “I always wanted to farm. It’s a good place to raise a family,” said Jeff. In addition to his fulltime job with the county, Jeff, his wife Jenna and their three children operate their own broiler-chicken farm nearby. Samantha has moved to Albert Lea and is

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The calves are purchased when they are about three days old from the sales barn. The Kaeters raise them on milk replacer and then corn until selling them back to the sales barns at around 350 pounds.

a third grade teacher who about agriculture and shar- and will someday take over enjoys teaching her students ing her experiences. Nick the family farm. owns and operates his own “It makes me feel good greenhouse business called he wants to continue farmNick’s Plants and Produce

ing,” said Rod. “Now that he has graduated, he is now 100 percent invested in the calves and one day we’ll get him into the chickens.” Rod and Nick maintain the daily operations of the Kaeter farm and the others help where needed. Barb, who is the practice manager at Central Lakes Oral and Facial Surgery in Sartell, focuses her farm efforts on farm and seed sales paperwork. “Unless something breaks down, or Rod needs a hand because Nick isn’t here or I happen to be around when we have a shipment come in, I usually don’t have much to do in the barns and Àelds. But in the springtime, I love going out in the greenhouses and working” Barb said. Although Jeff and his family have their own farm to tend, he continues to remain close and lend a hand

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cabs and not made for most of the tractors. “They (the people who wanted it restored) said it was industrial grade or had been used by railroads,” he said. “There were no pictures of that cab anywhere. Pictures would have been helpful as the cab’s condition alone made it a challenge. There was not one spot that was not rusted or dented,” said Vouk. “I had to build pieces for it.” His skills working with metal and welding paid off in that and other projects. The Ànal project passed the customer’s approval. Actually, Vouk has rarely had anyone who doesn’t appreciate his Ànal product. There is one, however, who always Ànds something not quite right. “I don’t like looking on my own work,” he said. “I pick out stuff nobody else can see. I always see things I could have done different.” Vouk is currently restoring a 1969 Charger and 1928 Chevy, with more tractors in the future. “Finding places to put them can be a problem,” he said. “Collecting them gets to be like a disease after a while.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

Lindsy M. Schwantes, SRRHS Spanish teacher, for .5455 FTE from .2727 FTE Spanish at SRRHS, .2727 FTE language arts at SRRHS, and .1818 FTE Spanish at SRRMS for a total of A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order .7273 FTE, this voluntary reduction is due to changes in the Middle School Program design and is by Chair Hauck Monday, June 20, 2016, at seven o’clock p.m. in the SRRHS Board Room of said effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement of MA, Step 12. Pamela M. Steininger, MHES receptionist, for 6.5 hours daily from 3.5 hours high risk duty paradistrict. professional and 3.0 hours special education paraprofessional daily, effective 08.22.16 at a salary schedule placement of IV, Step 6. This position was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Hauck, Holthaus, Fiereck, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bittman, Business Manager Eisenschenk, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Rice Principal Bemboom, SRRMS Principal Rudolph, SRRHS Assistant Prin- Employment of: cipal Nohner, SRRHS Activities Director Lutterman, Buildings and Grounds Director Robbins, Kevin J. Armbrust, SRRHS language arts teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement of MA, Step 9. Kevin replaces Stan Berg for .72.73 FTE and the remaining and Community Task Force representatives, Christie, Johnson, Konietzko, and Wiebe. .2727 FTE was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. Renee B. Biggerstaff, SRRMS receptionist, for 7.0 hours daily effective 09.01.16 at a salary COMMUNITY TASK FORCE PRESENTATION – Christie/Johnson/Konietzko/Wiebe Superintendent Bittman thanked the nearly 100 community members for their participation in the schedule placement of Level IV. Step 1. This position was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. Community Task Force. After approximately two years of planning, meeting, and discussing the Faith R. Bila, MHES teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement of Community Task Force met for the last time on April 19, 2016, and created recommendations for BA, Step 1. This is an additional position approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. Katie L. Beckman, Rice behavior interventionist, fro 1.0 FTE effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedthe Board of Education. ule placement of MA, Step 2. Katie replaces Megan Wiebe for .5 FTE and the remaining .5 FTE was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. Community Task Force representatives reported that: Michaela M. Dahlke, MHES special education paraprofessional, for 3.25 hours daily, effective • District enrollment has grown signiÀcantly, nearly 800 students, in the last six years, and is 09.01.16 at a salary schedule placement of Level V, Step 1. Michaela replaces Myranda Erickstad. This is in addition to Michaela’s current duties of MHES special education paraprofessional for expected to grow by as much as 17.3 percent in the next Àve to ten years. • Resident and non-resident enrollment growth is expected to continue, and thus, requires 3.5 hours daily. Terry Gorecki, SRRHS head wrestling coach, effective 11.21.16 through 03.04.17 at a salary additional elementary classroom space. • Open enrollment generates more than $5 million dollars annually, which provides funding schedule placement of 12 percent of BA+15, Step 11. to lower class sizes, provides increased access to technology, and maintains programming. Kimberly A. Gruba, MHES special education paraprofessional, for 6.5 hours daily, effective • Even if the District were to no longer accept open enrollment, additional classroom space 09.01.16 at a salary schedule placement of Level V, Step 1. Kimberly replaces Nancy Cloeter. Megan M. Hatch, MHES special education teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary would be needed for resident children due to continued growth. • Mississippi Heights and Pleasantview Elementary Schools are at or near capacity. Thus schedule placement of BA, Step 2. Megan replaces Myranda Erickstad for .5 FTE and the remaining .5 FTE was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. elementary classroom space is needed. Matthew D. Hout, MHES teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement • Enrollment increases can be sustained at the Middle and High School. • Pleasantview is the District’s most expensive school to maintain and most in need in terms of Level BA, Step 1. Matthew replaces Megan Foley. Jacquelyn J. Johnson, Rice ECFE, 2.0 hours daily for 22 weeks, effective 09.16.16 at a salary of maintenance and and security upgrades. • Community members feel strongly that additional security, particularly at Pleasantview El- schedule placement of Level III, Step 1. Jacquelyn replaces Kandice Byron. ementary, is essential. They also recognize that increased security may be limited because Sheilagh H. Johnson, SRRMS long-term speech pathologist substitute, for 8.0 hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement of MA+30, Step 8. Sheilagh is of the building’s layout (i.e. pods without classroom doors). long-term substituting for Monica Stockinger. Community Task Force representatives presented the following recommendations to the Board of Sara M. Kitzmann, Hillside ECFE paraprofessional, for 2.0 hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for 22 weeks, effective 09.01.16 at a salary schedule placement of Level III, Step 1. Education: Sara replaces Kayla Strum on Mondays, Mary Sova on Tuesdays and Kandice Byron on Fridays. • Build a fourth elementary school, designed to accommodate approximately 622 students, Laura B. Klatt, PV special education lead teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary on property already owned by the School District, which is located near the Sauk Rapids- schedule placement of MA, Step 7. Laura replaces Abby Lyon for .5 FTE and the remaining .5 FTE was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. Rice School. Stacy M. Konsor, Rice teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement of • Expand preschool and early childhood at Hillside and Rice Elementary. • At Rice Elementary, consider adding “multi-purpose” space, complete mechanical up- BA+30, Step 1. This position was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. Samantha R. Lahr, PV teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement of grades, and possibly replace/upgrade playground equipment. • Rather than spend $8-9 million dollars on deferred maintenance at Pleasantview and BA, Step 1. This position was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. spend additional dollars on increasing security at Pleasantview, replace Pleasantview El- Lisa M. May, MHES special education paraprofessional, for 6.5 hours daily, effective 09.01.16 at ementary with a new school at the same location. In this scenario, community members a salary schedule of Level V, Step 1. Lisa replaces Mark Huot. suggested Àrst building the new elementary school near the High School, allow Pleasant- Melissa S. Mork, SRRHS language arts teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedview students to attend the new school while their new school is built, and then transfer ule placement of BA, Step 1. Melissa replaces Sarah Good. Danielle N. Olmscheid, Rice teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placeback to Pleasantview. • Complete a comprehensive security assessment; develop a district-wide standard, and ment of BA Step 2. Danielle replaces Anna Burbridge. Emily R. Peterson, SRRHS/SRRMS Area Learning Center teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 complete security upgrades at each site to meet this standard. • Increase accessibility for students and families with disabilities at each site. More speciÀ- at a salary schedule placement of MA, Step 3. This position was made possible by the Youthprise cally, community members asked that upgrades be made to bathrooms, elementary play- Grant. Lisa J. Smith, SRRHS guidance counselor, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule ground areas, and athletic Àelds at the High School. • Add athletic facilities to the High School, which were scheduled to happen after the High placement of MA, Step 4. This position was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. Alissa L. Strack, PV teacher, for 1.0 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement of BA, School was built in 2003, but was not completed due to inadequate state funding. Step 1. Alissa replaces Amy Hopper. Bernice E. Thell, SRRHS cook’s helper, for 3.0 hours daily, effective 09.01.16 at a salary schedule APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Fiereck and unanimously carried to approve the meet- placement of Level II, Step 1. Bernice replaces Jill Schiller. Amanda M. Thompson, SRRHS physical science teacher, for .5455 FTE, effective 08.29.16 at a ing’s “Agenda” as amended. salary schedule placement of BA, Step 1. This position was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. Audrey L. Thornborrow, MHES technology integration instructional coach, for 1.0 FTE, effecCONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the tive 08.29.16 at salary schedule placement of MA, Step 8. This position was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” Susan G. Weber, MHES special education paraprofessional, for 6.5 hours daily. Effective 09.01.16 at a salary schedule placement of Level V, Step 1. Susan replaces Alissa Lommel. Minutes of May 23, 2016 Board Meeting Monday, June 20, 2016

Leave of: Krista L. Asche, MHES teacher, requested intermittent family medical leave, effective 04.04.16 through the remainder of the 2015 – 2016 school year in accordance with the Federal Act and Article IX, Sections 9.1 and 9.5 of the 2013 – 2015 SRREA Master Agreement. Krista will use discretionary and accumulated sick leave until depleted and the remainder of her leave will be unpaid. Daniel T. Bittman, District superintendent, requested medical leave in conjunction with FMLA, effective 06.28.16 through 08.09.16 in accordance with Article VI, Sections 4 and 11 of the 2013 – GENERAL FUND $ 3,297,927.08 2016 and the 2016 – 2019 Superintendent Agreements. FOOD SERVICE $ 180,485.14 Stephanie A. Schlangen SRRHS language arts teacher, requested child care leave in conjunction PUPIL TRANSPORTATION FUND $ 242,878.40 with FMLA, effective approximately 09.17.16 through 12.02.16 in accordance with Article IX, COMMUNITY EDUCATION FUND $ 112,067.74 Sections 9.1, 9.4, and 9.5 of the 2015 – 2017 SRREA Master Agreement. Stephanie will use disCAPITAL OUTLAY FUND $ 203,704.59 cretionary and accumulated sick leave during her disability period and the remainder of her leave TRUST/AGENCY/RECREATION $ 78,190.96 will be unpaid. TOTAL $ 4,115,253.91 Carol R. Strassburg, Hillside ECFE, requested medical leave of absence, effective 05.02.16 through the end of the 2015 – 2016 school year in accordance with Article IX, Sections 9.1, 9.2, and Donation/Grant Report Board members gratefully acknowledged the following community members and businesses for 9.5 of the 2015 – 2017 SRREA Master Agreement. Carol will use discretionary and accumulated sick leave until depleted and the remainder of her leave will be unpaid. their generous donations/grants: Katherine M. Traut, Rice head cook, requested medical leave in conjunction with FMLA, effecDonation tive 05.24.16 through the end of the 2015 – 2016 school year in accordance with Article III, SecDate Donor Purpose Amount tions 1 and 5 of the 2013 – 2015 Food Service Agreement. Kathy will use accumulated sick leave 250 cardboard grocery 05/27/16 Coborns, Inc. District device collection and storage until depleted and the remainder of her leave will be unpaid. totes 06/01/16

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Personnel Change in Duty for: Karen A. Cash, MHES/PV/Rice speech language clinician, for .3 FTE at MHES, .4 FTE at PV and .3 FTE at Rice from 1.0 FTE at Hillside, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement of MA+60, Step 12. Sara A. Dalton, PV physical education/DAPE teacher, for .5FTE physical education teacher and .5 FTE DAPE teacher from .5 FTE physical education teacher, effective 08.29.16 at a salary schedule placement of BA+15, Step 5. The additional .5 FTE was approved with the 2016 – 2017 budget. Heidi L. Golembeski, MHES special education paraprofessional, for 6.5 hours daily from 5.5 hours Hillside high risk duty paraprofessional on Tuesdays and Thursdays, effective 09.01.16 at a salary schedule placement of Level V, Step 1. Heidi replaces Kathy Roehl.

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1. Based on the feedback, Superintendent Bittman and Director Bushman will work with various individuals to Ànalize interview questions, develop criteria, and screen applications. Interviews are expected to occur on June 23, 2016. 2. A Ànal recommendation would likely be given to the Board for consideration on July 18, 2016. C. Superintendent Bittman thanked the nearly 100 community members for their insight, questions, ideas and participation in the Facility Task Force meetings. Their input and collaboration has been extremely valuable, and their engagement will ensure we meet the needs of our students, families, businesses and community. 1. Community Listening sessions are expected to occur in September, October, and November to ensure ALL community members have an opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas, and to provide feedback. PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:29 p.m. Benton Stearns Education District (BSED) – Board Director Solarz reported that the BSED Board discussed the possibility of sharing the cost of a Liaison OfÀcer for the Voyagers program. Safety Assessment – Board Vice Chair Fiereck reported that the Safety Assessment was a great opportunity to learn with and from local law enforcement, County emergency experts, Homeland Security, community members and District staff. Commencement Ceremonies – Board Chair Hauck reported that participating in the various District commencement ceremonies is a highlight each year. It is great to know that SRRHS graduates have a great start on being strong and valuable citizens. ACTION ITEMS PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to authorize Superintendent Daniel Bittman to make personnel decisions in accordance with Board and District developed parameters to ensure that student, staff and district needs are met for the start of the 2016 – 2017 school year. APPROVAL OF 2016 – 2017 SRRHS, SRRMS, AND ELEMENTARY HANDBOOKS A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the 2016 – 2017 SRRHS, SRRMS, and Elementary Student Handbooks. ACCEPTANCE OF THE STUDENT ACTIVITY REPORT A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to accept the Student Activity Report, which is required by the State of Minnesota and details Student Activity accounts not under Board of Education control. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the 2015 – 2016 Superintendent Evaluation. Dr. Bittman met all of the previously determined performance expectations, which included, but were not limited to goals related to academic achievement, post-secondary readiness, the assessment and evaluation of programs, budget, communication, instructional leadership, and outreach. State and national recognitions earned in 2015 – 2016 included, but were not limited to Minnesota Superintendent of the Year, Minnesota Department of Education Finance Award, MAGNA Award, Region VI Educational Leadership Award, etc. APPROVAL OF THE LONG TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE PLAN A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Fiereck and unanimously carried to approve the 10-year Long-Term Facility Maintenance plan, which includes the District’s Health and Safety Plan and is required annually by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). The District is required to submit the plan as well as a statement of assurances to MDE by July 31 each year to qualify for the revenue stream. ADOPTION OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION FILING RESOULUTION A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt the following Notice of Filing Resolution. NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 SAUK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for Àling afÀdavits of candidacy for the ofÀce of School Board member of Independent School District No. 47 shall begin on August 2, 2016, and shall close at 5:00** o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Annual District Memberships: Resource Training & Solutions (RTS) 2016 – 2017 Membership It was recommended the Board approve 2016 – 2017 membership with RTS. The annual cost is $10,129.74 (an increase of $394.84 from 2015 – 2016 membership fees). Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) 2016 – 2017 Membership It was recommended the Board authorize district membership with MSHSL. This membership delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and Àne arts events to the Minnesota State High School League. Consideration of Student Teaching/Field Experience Agreement the College of St. Scholastica It was recommended the Board authorize the Student Teaching/Field Experience Agreement with the College of St. Scholastica. This agreement allows students from the College of St. Scholastica to complete a portion of their student teaching/Àeld experience with the District. Authorization to Enter a Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys’ Soccer with Randolph Home School Activities Director Lutterman requested Board authorization to enter a cooperative sponsorship with Randolph Home School for boys’ soccer beginning the 2016 – 2017 school year.

The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. At that election, four (4) members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each. AfÀdavits of Candidacy are available at the District OfÀce located at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1833 NE Osauka Road, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. The Àling fee for this ofÀce is $2.00. A candidate for this ofÀce must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming ofÀce, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other afÀdavit on Àle for any other ofÀce at the same primary or next ensuing general election. The afÀdavits of candidacy must be Àled in the School District OfÀce and the Àling fee paid prior to 5:00** o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Dated: JUNE 20, 2016

ADDENDUM APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the Custodial SEIU Local 284, Food Service, Paraprofessional SEIU Local 284, Buildings and Grounds Director, Interpreter, Revised Intervener, Principals Association, Technology Server Administrator, and Technology Support Specialists Agreements. The majority of the Agreements were settled for a total of four years. Agreements were settled within percentage parameters previously established and agreed to by the School Board. REPORTS TO/FROM THE BOARD Buildings and Grounds Presentation – Robbins Buildings and Grounds Director Robbins detailed numerous maintenance projects taking place this summer. A. MHES – Repair the parking lot and remodel locker area to create more classroom space for students. B. SRRHS – Install epoxy Áoors in the boys and girls locker rooms. C. SRRMS – Continue roof repair project and replace the blacktop in the parking lot. D. Hillside – Remove the granite wall. E. PV – Clean and maintain heat valve in the tunnel area, and main chiller pipe, as well as add a new walkway to the playground and pad the bottom of the wall in the special education room. F. Rice – Install a new ceiling, replace sink and cabinets, and add cabinets to two rooms. Superintendent’s Report – Bittman A. Superintendent Bittman reported that a safety assessment was completed at Pleasantview Elementary on June 6 and June 16, 2016. 1. Superintendent Bittman thanked Community Task Force members, law enforcement, Homeland Security, County Emergency Experts, parents and District staff for participating in this comprehensive safety and security assessment. 2. Assessment results are expected to be summarized and shared with the Board of Education later this summer. 3. Based on the Safety Committee’s feedback, modiÀcations to current practices and recommendations are expected to be made in the near future. B. Superintendent Bittman reported that he, Director Bushman, and Board Clerk Rogholt met with Early Childhood staff to gather input about successful candidate characteristics as well as programming.

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BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 47 Phil Rogholt, Clerk ** The Secretary of State’s ofÀce takes the position that the ofÀce must be open until 5:00 p.m. to receive Àlings on the last day for Àling. * Note The adoption of this resolution is discretionary; the publication of the notice is mandatory. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #514 (Bullying Prohibition Policy) A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adopt this “mandatory policy,” which replaces current policy #514 (Bullying Prohibition Policy). ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #524 (Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy) A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to adopt this “mandatory policy,” which replaces current policy #524 (Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy). DISCUSSION Health Insurance Rates Business Manager Eisenschenk provided information and answered questions regarding the District’s renewal rates for group

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continued from previous page Health Insurance plans through the Resource Training and Solutions insurance pool. The Insurance Committee met with the District’s insurance representative and Blue Cross/Blue Shield representative on 06.14.16. Based on the group experience over the past two years, the Committee considers the 6 percent increase reasonable and the District will move forward with renewal paperwork and will have it Ànalized for the September enrollment period. The new rates will take effect on 10.01.16.

First Reading of Proposed Policies

• #405 (Veterans Preference) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #405 (Veterans P r e f erence). • #407 (Employee Right-to-Know: Hazardous Substances) is a “mandatory policy” and would replace c u r rent policy #407 (Employee Right-to-Know: Hazardous Substances). • #807 (Health and Safety Policy) is a “mandatory policy” and would replace current policy #807 (Health and Safety Policy).

These policies require two readings before adoption, and will be posted for stakeholder input before ofÀcial adoption.

SPORTS PUBLIC NOTICES Benton County Highway Department CSAH 4, 6 and 7 Bituminous Overlay Project Various Locations Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE Foley, MN 56329 by Karri Thorsten, County Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the CSAH 4, 6 and 7 Bituminous Overlay Project. STATE PROJECT #: SAP 005-030-004 LOCATION: CSAH 4 from TH 10 to CR78 CSAH 6 from South County Line to CSAH 4 CSAH 7 from CSAH 4 to TH23 TYPE OF WORK: Bituminous Surfacing, Aggregate Shouldering and Interim Pavement Marking LENGTH: 11.782 Miles A full notice can be viewed by going to https://egram. co.benton.mn.us/ Date: July 18, 2016 Karri Thorsten, Benton County Auditor/Treasurer R-29-3B NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT

ADJOURNMENT Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test of the With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously car- Voting Equipment to be utilized for the City of Sauk Rapids’ Primary Election on August 9, 2016 will occur on August 3, 2016 at ried to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave N. Respectfully submitted, Representatives of political parties, candidates, the press, and the public are invited to attend. Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk This notice is being provided pursuant to State Statutes Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 206.83. R-30-1B

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – July 5, 2016

The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 5, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly and Ed Popp present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve the agenda as written. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Popp/McMahon unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2016 as written; 2) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of June 15, 2016 as written; 3) accept and Àle Administrator’s Report/ Monthly Financial Report as presented; 4) accept Vietnam War Commemoration as presented; 5) approve Application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit—Foley Area Chapter Ducks Unlimited Inc.—to hold a rafÁe at Jack & Jim’s Event Center on September 15, 2016; 6) approve Renewal Application for Optional Liquor 2 AM License—Jack & Jim’s Inc.; 7) approve 2016-2017 State of MN Department of Corrections Work Release Agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve Amendment Number Four to Law Enforcement Technology Group contract, and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve Special Road Use Permit to hold Gilman Days on county highways within the City of Gilman, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 10) approve Special Road Use Permit to hold a color vibe 5K fun run on CSAH 3, and authorize the Chair to sign. George Fiedler, Veterans Service OfÀcer, informed the Board of recent legislative changes with regard to veterans—1) military retirement pay will be excluded from taxes; 2) changes to Veterans Preference Act (once a veteran is hired, they have the same rights as any other employees—veterans must now serve a probationary period); and 3) will add veteran status to drivers licenses. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that, after MnDOT completed the construction of new TH 23, the right-of-way of old TH 23 was “turned back” to Benton County; it is his opinion that this is excess right-of-way and does not serve a public purpose. Byrd noted two options for consideration—1) adopt a resolution declaring the property as excess right-of-way and proceed to sell the property (Byrd desires that the property be sold as a whole rather than as individual parcels); or 2) transfer jurisdiction of ownership to the City of Foley as authorized by statute (163.11). Byrd stated there has been some interest expressed by the City of Foley in acquiring this land from the county for economic development purposes. He stated his desire that Glen Street would also become a city street under any proposal. Popp inquired of any private sector interest in this property. Byrd noted interest in this property from a neighbor for the purpose of erecting a sign. Headley inquired if the tax-forfeited parcel could be conveyed to the city in the same manner as the other parcels. Byrd stated the need to research the statutes regarding tax-forfeited property. McMahon stated his preference for transferring ownership jurisdiction to the City of Foley, including Glen Street. Popp inquired of the estimated market value of the property. Bob Barbian, Foley City Administrator, commented that this would be a great site for a convenience store if sewer was available; he felt the parcels should be combined and developed at some point in time. Board consensus that the County Engineer have discussions with the City of Foley regarding transferring ownership jurisdiction of the property, along with the adjacent county road. Engineer’s Report: 1) CSAH 3 project progressing; side streets will remain closed until all four lanes are opened up to trafÀc; one issue that has surfaced has been the discovery of some regulated waste material which contained asbestos and diesel-range organics—conversations with MPCA are taking place regarding corrective options—full impact of costs are unknown at this time; 2) CSAH 8 reclaim delayed to August; 3) Completed top-cut of mowing on all 450 miles of county roadway; 4) 4th Avenue project in the City of Foley to begin the week of July 11. Joe Janish, Department of Development Director, explained that the proposed resolution regarding the availability of countywide garbage service acknowledges that there is access to garbage hauling services for all residents and businesses within Benton County; therefore, on-site garbage burning shall be illegal. Janish

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noted that, in 1969, there was an exemption made which would allow farmers to burn their garbage if they did so in a “nuisancefree, pollution-free, and aesthetic manner”; the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) no longer allows this because of the materials being used in the waste. Janish stated that the adoption of the proposed resolution would make it easier for the MPCA to enforce these regulations when individuals are burning garbage. He stated his belief that, in 2006, the Benton County Board had considered a similar resolution and, in 2007, made the decision not to move forward with the resolution (there were four garbage haulers at that time as compared with the current ten haulers). Janish pointed out that the Benton County Solid Waste Advisory Committee met on May 16, 2016 and recommended adoption of the proposed resolution. He noted that the MPCA has been “going after” individuals even without adoption of this resolution based on the fact that garbage collection services are available throughout the county. Mark McNamara from the Department of Development conÀrmed that countywide availability of garbage services basically “closed the loophole” for allowing anyone to burn garbage. Popp expressed concerns with the potential costs to farmers to haul additional “non-toxic” garbage that they currently burn. Bauerly questioned the need for the resolution if the EPA already has established laws against on-site garbage burning; he also questioned how the resolution declaring on-site garbage burning illegal would be enforced. Janish explained that the resolution would allow county staff the ability to cite the individual; however, it is likely staff would turn the matter over to the MPCA, who has more authority. He added that the resolution would “close the loophole” for MPCA so they are not expending their funds and their time on the enforcement action. McNamara noted that the county ordinance currently requires that garbage be disposed of in a proper manner; the adoption of the proposed resolution would “make the legal process go smoother.” He clariÀed that this resolution would not preclude the burning of “clean” materials, i.e. lumber, brush. Motion by McMahon to adopt the resolution declaring that garbage service is available throughout the county, making on-site disposal of garbage illegal for all residents in Benton County, as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Motion failed for lack of a second. Chair Buerkle suggested the idea of some type of notiÀcation system, short of a resolution/ordinance, that could notify landowners that they are in violation; further, to possibly consider the resolution again in the future should the need be warranted. Popp stated his concern that this resolution is just a way for MPCA to “pass something down to the county again.” The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:39 a.m. to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:41 a.m. Monty Headley, County Administrator, pointed out that the bylaws of the Benton Economic Partnership (BEP) provide that one member of the BEP Board of Directors shall be appointed by the Benton County Board of Commissioners; terms of ofÀce on the BEP Board are three years. Bauerly/Peschl unanimous to appoint Commissioner Ed Popp as primary representative to the Benton Economic Partnership Board of Directors, with Commissioner Spencer Buerkle as alternate representative. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Under Commissioner Concerns, Peschl reported that, at their next meeting, the Planning Commission will be discussing wetland delineations of farm homestead splits. Popp also reported a concern with the condition of the deck Áoor at the Lakeview Center. Peschl/Popp unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: July 12, Discussion of Excess Road Right-of-Way; July 21, Economic Development Partnership Organizational Meeting; July 27, DNR Little Rock Creek Groundwater Advisory Committee; August 15, 17 & 19, Budget Presentations. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to adjourn at 10:05 a.m. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-30-1B

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