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Citizens ask for help with crime by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
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Chris Nielsen and Madelyn Buttereld enjoy a midway ride at the Benton County Fair on Friday. The 104th fair was held Aug. 2-7. More Benton County Fair photos are on page 6.
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SAUK RAPIDS — A conversation fueled by fear was at the forefront of Monday's Sauk Rapids city council meeting. A group of 10 residents appeared in council chambers to discuss the recent crime sited in their central neighborhood — an issue they say is a growing problem. “This is a safety concern and I just want to know what you can do for us,” said Laure Rosty. “We need safety, security and we need your help. Seventeen places in the month of July were hit in a three block radius of our house. That’s huge. It’s time that we act before and not after.” Rosty explained the
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Hunstiger, Konietzko selected for ballot lowed to select two of the by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Kurt Hunstiger and Guy Konietzko were selected as the Sauk Rapids mayoral candidates to appear on the general election ballot November 8. Hunstiger and Konietzko received the two highest vote totals from the primary election Aug. 9, where residents from Sauk Rapids were al-
three candidates to proceed to the next leg of the campaign. Hunstiger received 487 total votes with the majority of the vote at 48.51 percent. Konietzko received 324 votes, 32.27 percent and incumbent Mayor Brad Gunderson 193 votes or 19.22 percent. Among the 7,104 registered voters, 1,004 cast their votes at the six precincts voting for the municipality.
Schroeder to become high school activities director by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
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Henry Zimmer (seated in center) celebrated his 95th birthday surrounded by family at Benton County Fair Aug. 5. Pictured are: (front, from left) Emmett Buhs, Evan Buhs, Klair Zimmer, Katie Zimmer, Kyle Zimmer and Greta Buhs. (second row, from left) Roman Brenny, Adrien Buhs, Henry Zimmer, David Stamm, Maggie Stamm, Suzie Buhs and Matt Buhs. (third row, from left) Art Buhs, Mary Buhs, Colleen DeGardis, Tobin DeGardis, Everly Malikowski, Jonathan Malikowski, Haley Brenny, Jill Zimmer, Bonita Zimmer, JoAnne Zimmer, Shelly Zimmer and Jolene Buhs. (back, from left) Jason Brenny, Dale Zimmer, David Zimmer, Jeff Zimmer and Clint Buhs.
Zimmer turns 95, celebrates at county grounds by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — “Look at what I’ve created,” said Henry Zimmer, in reference to a group of people gathered outside the 4-H Lunch Stand Friday at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Zimmer, who turned 95-years old Aug. 6, celebrated his birthday the same as he has since the mid1990s — at the fairgrounds, surrounded by family, with hamburgers, French fries and pies. “It just kind of happened,” said his daughter Mary Buhs. “Dad would always be at the fair, so we decided we might as well stop in, say hello and wish him a happy birthday. From there it evolved into a family tradition. It’s not when is Dad’s birthday? It’s, when is Dad’s birthday . . . at the fair?” Zimmer loves the Benton County Fair, which cel-
ebrated its 104th year this past week. Having grown up near Mayhew Lake, Zimmer has attended the county fair almost as long as it’s been around. “I’ve been going to this fair ever since I was four or ve-years old,” he said. Zimmer’s parents would drop their children off at the fair when they made their shopping trip into St. Cloud. It was a different era, and with nine children, they relied on Zimmer’s older sisters to keep watch over him. “They gave us a couple nickels to spend and we went and looked at all the animals and the other things to look at. We didn’t have much for clocks and we were supposed to be at the gate at a certain time. Most of the time we were out at the gate an hour earlier because we didn’t want our folks to leave us at the fair. It ain’t like the children nowa-days who run around. We
were scared to be alone and scared they would forget about us,” Zimmer said. A lot has changed since Zimmer’s early days at the fair. At that time, the only animals brought to the grounds were cattle, hogs and horses. A nickel would purchase Zimmer a one-dip ice cream cone, candy bar or possibly even a ride at the midway. “The Ferris wheel was really something,” Zimmer said. “That was my most favorite ride because you could sit up there and see the whole fair when they dropped people off at the bottom.” The grandstands were also interesting to the fair enthusiast. With little money, his siblings and he would sneak under the bleachers to be able to watch the events which included horse races. “When I was young, there were horse races every year. It drew some pretty big racers because I remember they’d go on to compete at the Minnesota State Fair. It was quite a thing to be able to watch,” he said.
But fair memories for Zimmer aren’t limited to those of his childhood. They span his entire life. After Zimmer nished his education in eighth grade, he continued working on his father’s farm until eventually marrying his wife Marian and creating a farmfamily of their own. The two had six children, David, Allen, Dale, Mary, Teresa and Colleen. Oftentimes, the couple would break away from the farm and parenting for an evening of dancing which included trips to the Fairgrounds Ballroom, which was demolished in 1983. “There was one night a week, I believe it was Thursdays, where come hell or high water Mom and Dad were going square dancing,” Zimmer’s son David said. Zimmer and his wife would put their children to bed, drive to town and attend dances at the ballroom, as well as people’s homes in the area. Dancing was just
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SAUK RAPIDS – NaDean Schroeder has a passion for interacting with students as they strive to be the best football player, actor or speaker they can be. From a young age, Schroeder has been immersed in activities and athletics, being a tri-sport athlete and going with her dad to activities in Maple Lake, her hometown. “I think my sisters and I would have given my dad a heart attack if we weren’t involved in something,” Schroeder said. “He was the activities director at Maple Lake High School for 25 years before retiring this past spring, so he always took us to everything.” Following in her dad’s footsteps, Schroeder recently accepted the open activities director position at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. She will start full-time on Aug. 22 contingent upon the school board’s approval of her contract at the Aug. 15 meeting. “I’ve done a lot with athletics at the college level, but I wanted to get to the high school level where I can get to know the students and coaches and interact with them on a daily basis,” Schroeder said. Schroeder will be closer to home in Sauk Rapids and is looking forward to being with friends and family.
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“I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Living in Illinois, it’s not the easiest,” she said. “Now that I’ll be in Sauk Rapids, I’ll be able to spend more time with them.” Schroeder is anxious to start her new job and for students to come back to school. “It’s the process of being around the students and the energy they give that I’m most excited for,” Schroeder said. “It fuels us to do our jobs day in and day out.” Throughout the interview process, Schroeder has been able to get a sense of the community and the peo-
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Rice community members huddled under the shade of trees at Lions Park Aug. 2 as the community celebrated National Night Out. The streets surrounding the park were lined with vehicles and children grouped together to play ball and participate in playground fun.
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RICE — For the last 33 years, communities across the country have gathered together to participate in National Night Out on the rst Tuesday of August. The city of Rice held their event at Lions Park. The community-building event is designed to promote partnerships between police and community and neighborhood camaraderie with the hopes to create safer, friendlier neighborhoods. Rice Police Chief Ross
Hamann and members of the Rice Fire Department were stationed at the park shaking hands and offering adults and children the opportunity to view and experience the inside of various emergency vehicles. Local businesses offered games and face-painting for children and a hotdog meal was served free of charge for everyone who attended. PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER
Jacki Retka, of Kampa Gerbi & Associates, painted a design on Bennett Toenies, 2, during the event.
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Fairgoers compete in cribbage tournament SAUK RAPIDS – Decks of cards and wooden cribbage boards were strewn across three tables at the Benton County Fair Aug. 5 for the annual cribbage tournament. “I’m here to be crowned Benton County’s number one cribbage player,” Greg Sornberger said prior to the tournament. Sornberger was one of a dozen competitors going for the title. Many of the competitors entered the tournament for the rst time this year, but among those tournament rookies, were cribbage-playing experts Phyllis and Charlie Fichtinder of St. Cloud, who have been playing in the tournament for over 40 years. “My dad taught me to play when I was 8-years old, so I have about 71 years of
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Phyllis Fichtinder shows her hand to her competitors as she counts out her points during the cribbage tournament at the Benton County Fair on Aug. 5.
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WATAB TOWNSHIP – Frustration circulated the Watab Town Hall Aug. 2 as Jim Newberger, Minnesota House Representative for District 15B, updated the town board on the Highway 10 overpass/frontage road progress. Newberger stated the House passed a transportation bonding bill during the last legislative session, which included funding for the local project. The State Senate and Governor Mark Dayton were in agreement to pass the bill. Upon its arrival to the Senate, one representative began changing the bill to add amendments for light rail transportation. This prevented the bill from passing and the project from happening. “It was extremely frustrating because they were in agreement to pass it,” Newberger said. “We made it that far with me doing everything in my power to make it happen, so I have no intentions of letting this go.” The project would have had $10-15 million in funding, which would have provided an overpass at the intersection of 75th Street/County Road 4 and Highway 10, as well as frontage roads from 85th Street to 75th Street. “Originally, Watab requested three overpasses, but if I wanted the bill to push through, I had to pick one,” Newberger said. “I picked this one because it will impact the most people. Many of them have no other option than taking the highway to get anywhere.” Newberger states that unless Dayton calls a special session, the bill will start over from the beginning. “This project needs to happen. It’s a safety concern for the residents of Watab,” Newberger said. “If I have to start over, I will. It’s worth the ght.” In other township news: • The board reviewed the Lake Andrew monthly report. Clerk Pat Spence mentioned
extensive conversation with Scott Jarnot, the development owner. Jarnot has chosen to follow the Minnesota Department of Health’s recommendation and have increased improvements done to the water system. Work is expected to start within two weeks. • The board also discussed a wastewater issue reported by a Lake Andrew resident. Standing wastewater was found outside of the storage tank and owing toward the wetland. In a July 7 letter, Spence made it clear that if the board feels Jarnot is not acting in good faith to complete the water, wastewater and road issues, they will withhold building permits as they have done in the past. • The township received damage from the July 9-11 storm event, including signicant washouts on 115th Street and Sucker Creek Road, and three trees down throughout the township. The board addressed concerns with the emergency management early notication system for the two outdoor warning sirens in the township. The sirens did not go off during the July 11 storm until the storm was past. “That’s a huge cause of concern. We had a spotter calling in, telling the county to activate our sirens, but they didn’t acknowledge it,” said Supervisor Lloyd Erdmann. “I’ll be talking to people at the county level to make sure it doesn’t happen again.” • The board set the annual clean-up day for Saturday, Sept. 24. • The owner of a Plaziak Road property says he is unable to remove excess vehicles from the property due to vehicle ownership verication issues. The property has been a concern for the town board for several months, due to hazardous waste, excess vehicles and dead trees around the property. It was the site of a garage re in 2015. The board plans to continue watching the property for any changes.
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Zimmer continued from front___________________ one way Zimmer could enjoy his love for music. He indulged that same interest by becoming a self-taught guitar player and volunteered by entertaining at various retirement homes for 45 years. The life-long farmer also served on the Little Rock Creamery Board, the Agricultural and Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS, now known as Farm Service Agency), and the area school board. After retiring from dairy farming, Zimmer’s involvement with the community led him to volunteer as a livestock hauler for, none other, than the Benton County Fair. “I always enjoyed 4-H and thought it was a very good program for young people. I helped them get their animals to and from the fair for many years,” Zimmer said. Zimmer would haul 4-H livestock, then open-class livestock and would even help haul auctioned livestock to new homes wherever that might be.
“He still loved the fair when he got older. He’d go every day. He basically spent the day at the fair—even when he was single. He would go there by himself and just hang out,” David said. On Friday, Zimmer sat under the shade of a tent as some of his children, sonsand daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren visited and wished him a Happy Birthday. They gathered in laughter and conversation and sung Happy Birthday as ve glowing candles graced a blueberry pie. Zimmer clapped and smiled, rejoicing in the life and family he has created over his years. When the group was nished, he relit his candles and the group sang again. “I never grew up,” Zimmer said. “I didn’t have time yet.”
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City Council continued from front_______________ “They’re not scared of us and they are getting more aggressive.” - Nick Bromenschenkel us and they are getting more aggressive,” Nick said. His wife agreed. “Our kids are scared and that’s not right. It’s not just as simple as leaving the lights on,” Melissa said. “We’ve started talking to our neighbors and it seems like every person, if they haven’t been hit, knows someone who has on Second Avenue North. Words can’t describe how as a neighborhood we feel.” The conversation was then turned to Sauk Rapids Police Chief Beise. Beise
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next step? If they are not going to get caught then it’s only going to get worst,” Nick said. The discussion continued for another half hour while Beise, council members and more guests had the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns regarding police department stafng. Beise told the council that the additional ofcers hired earlier this year were still being trained and would not be nished until November. The council recommended Beise to be proactive, pay overtime and add additional patrols in the area. In other council news: • Approved and authorized addendum to annual on-sale liquor license for Benton Station for fundraising events held September 23 and 24. • Approved placement of a trafc control sign in the 900 block of First Street South. •Approved zoning for the Phillipi property. • Approved the nance director’s continuing education request. • Awarded paving of the Eastern Star Trail to MN Blacktopping • Authorized posting the receptionist/ofce position.
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In 2015, the upstart Minnesota Twins deed any reasonable expectations and nished the season with a 83-79 record. To the casual fan, it made sense to expect this team to continue to develop and contend for a playoff berth this season. They had some good young players, and those guys tend to improve, right? by ANDY THAYER Well, not so fast. Sports Columnist There were some underlying signals that the success of the 2015 Twins might have been a mirage. Last year's Twins were successful largely because of two factors: an extremely high degree of timely hitting and their pitchers being able to strand opposing baserunners at unsustainable rates. Most statistical models predicted regression for this year's team because of the eeting nature of these two factors and because of some larger, more predictive indicators: the Twins' pitchers didn't strike anyone out, the team played very poor defense, and very few of the team's young hitters seemed interested in drawing a walk (which led to one of the lowest team on-base percentages in the league). All of those chickens came home to roost in a big way early in the 2016 season. The team's hitters continued to ail away, only this year they weren't getting hits nearly every time there was a runner in scoring position. To make matters worse, opposing pitchers gured out the team's young hitters and recognized their propensity for chasing breaking balls out of the zone, which led to an inhumane amount of strikeouts. Conversely, Twins pitchers continued to pitch to contact, and the team's laughably poor defense fostered some huge innings for opponents. The team's roster was a jumbled mess of pasttheir-prime veterans and struggling youngsters that made no sense. The team was caught between trying to contend and trying to rebuild, and it was succeeding at neither. It was a disastrous and embarrassing start to the season, and it cost general manager Terry Ryan his job. Fortunately for fans of the team, the ring of Ryan might have served as a wake-up call for the Twins. Interim general manager Rob Antony has gone all-in on rebuilding the roster, and early returns are quite promising. Veteran players like Eduardo Nuñez, Fernando Abad and Ricky Nolasco were swapped at the trade deadline for much younger players with varying degrees of upside. Young players like Max Kepler, Miguel Sano, Jorge Polanco, Eddie Rosario, and Jose Berrios were given signicant playing time, and they have immediately ourished in their increased roles. Even some veterans like Joe Mauer, Brian Dozier and Kurt Suzuki have ourished lately. This is the team die-hard fans of the Twins expected to see out of spring training. Since July 2nd, the Twins have gone 21-12 and lead the major leagues in runs, hits, doubles and triples. The team's defense has improved signicantly with guys like Kepler, Rosario and Danny Santana seeing increased playing time. Even the team's pitching has shown some improvement, with Ervin Santana pitching like an ace and Kyle Gibson throwing well, and Brandon Kintzler and Taylor Rogers are stabilizing the back-end of a bullpen that was a raging dumpster inferno earlier this summer. The Twins aren't going to make a playoff push this season; they dug themselves too big of a whole in April and May and it's already too late for that. Despite their recent hot streak, the Twins are still the second-worst team in the American League (congratulations, Tampa Bay!) and they remain 15 games back in the wild card chase. However, if they continue to improve and stay committed to developing their young players, next season could be a different story. Max Kepler, Miguel Sano, Jorge Polanco, Eddie Rosario, Jose Berrios and, yes, Byron Buxton are the future of the Minnesota Twins, and the team has nally realized that doing everything it can to develop these players is going to give them the best chance of success in the future.
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Enthusiasm drives involvement
What an amazing time of year! I cannot how the season will unfold, we can provide support to our children and coaches, be enthusiastic about help but be excited as our students and families their involvement and guide them through their return to our schools. We hear the music from journeys. our marching band, witness the excitement and Research is clear…children who participate collaboration of beginning competition and we in activities and/or athletics outside of the regular see successful, new beginnings for everyone school day have greater success. They have better involved. In Sauk Rapids-Rice, we have made attendance, get better grades, have lower dropout tremendous progress in our athletics and activirates, have fewer discipline issues, remain drug ties over the last few years and are thrilled to see the increased participation and competitiveness. by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN free and attend post-secondary institutions. ParOur student athletes are participating in multiple Superintendent’s Corner ticipation in such activities also helps students establish positive relationships, builds character and sports and/or activities, and as a result are buildincreases self-condence. In addition, participation ing friendships, learning new skills and demonstrating increased success academically. Our coaches and staff helps support classroom learning by generating a sense of work hard to provide meaningful, yet rigorous opportunities school, district and community pride. Our children, district for our youth, which requires and demands commitment and and community benet because of our efforts and continued heart. We emphasize good sportsmanship, pride in self, school involvement. As our school year and seasons begin, we commit ourand district and continuous improvement. This month, our coaches began a new and exciting year of selves to supporting our student athletes and coaches and competition. They have been preparing for months and work- promise to partner in meaningful ways. We all make a differing tirelessly with their staff and athletes to set personal and ence and can ensure that our students have an amazing expeteam goals. It will be a season lled with emotion, passion, rience in the district and in our communities. Thank you for and dreams of winning state championships. It will also be making our children a priority and for your continued supa season of growth, new friendships and a better understand- port and engagement. We are proud you are part of the Storm. ing of what it takes to succeed in life. While we do not know Kids win!
Deep roots weather storm Have you ever been coasting along, enjoying On the extremely rare occasion, my husband your complacency when someone questions your runs across someone that questions his integrity integrity...or you realize through your friends pho– whether a customer or an acquaintance. Oftos that your life seems quiet and nonexistent...or fense and anger are knocking at his door but he a family struggle uprises. How do you weather the almost always concludes that it is about time. He storm? Do you have your identity planted rmly says it in a way as if life is good and so good that or are you uprooted so easily that you are offendwhy wouldn't someone come along to keep him ed, angry or fall into depression by questioning humble. When you know the truth, the questions who you are? about your integrity do not sting as much. My If we make an analogy between life and vegetahusband could carry on with it by engaging in tion . . . we could describe a wet season in life as By Mercy Nygaard an uproar or he can put it to prayer. Sometimes when times are good, work is in abundance and both, uproar and prayer but ultimately ends Life by Faith it's family and friends are strong. Water is plentiful in humility. and roots remain near the surface. A dry season In the same 3and1 podcast, we are exhorted in life could then be dened as the opposite and the lack of to be prepared with strength when a storm comes, and we rain forces roots to dig deeper to nd water. do that by searching scripture daily in both rainy and rainComplacency during saturated seasons is dangerous be- less seasons. We are encouraged to not despise the desert cause oftentimes we do not feel the need to be daily into valleys as they strengthen our roots. In arid, dry times our God's word. This allows our identity to be easily torn up es- roots need to dig deeper to nd water, rmly planting our pecially at the nearest insult, deafeningly quiet moments, or roots deeper. If we just stayed in wet seasons, our roots family strife. These are opportune times for lies to creep in. would only stay on the surface where all the water is at (the The 3and1.org podcast for Acts 17 said that the people good times) so the rst storm that comes along will comwho heard Paul teach the gospel in Berea received the word pletely uproot us. and searched the scripture daily to see if these things were Pay close attention next time and you will see when true or not. They searched daily! The NIV says they were of you are going through a storm that those who have endured noble character. 3and1's Pastor, Dominic Dinger, continues droughts while searching the word of God will be the peoto say, "The best way to discern a lie is not by studying the ple that minister to you the most. You will see how rm their identity is planted despite their surroundings. lie but by knowing the truth."
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My son is not a morning person. But Monday Football is the only activity Lucas has shown morning, he woke bright-eyed and bushy-tailed ready enough interest in that he’s been willing to join a to take on the day. He dressed, packed himself a lunch team and regularly commit to practices. Guitar lesfor later, and hurried to lace up his brand new Nike sons? Nope. BMX? Nope. He wants to play football. football cleats. And I haven’t had to push him. He revels in his footYouth football camps began this week for many ball cards, plays Madden on his Kindle Fire and even of our Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm players and I couldn’t wants to practice without being prompted in the back be more excited. But as people have for the past three yard . . . with or without our help. Contrary to what seasons, someone is bound to ask me, “How can you by NATASHA BARBER Adam Sandler’s Waterboy momma says, football is let your son play football?” not the devil in my house. Yes, with media articles and statistics overIt’s a lifelong lesson. whelmingly telling me about the dangers of tackle Extra-curricular activities have the power to football, I buckle a helmet on my 10-year old, knock it for good teach our children much more than they’ll learn in the classroom. luck and send him out onto the eld. I reminisce on my time spent on the high school basketball court But why? I’ll tell you. or locker room with my team. We may have not always won our Football is family. games, but we worked hard, played our hearts out and made a lot I’ve never been a football fanatic. I don’t spend Sundays of memories doing so. I learned about team-work, persistence, parked in front of my television at noon, 3 or 7:30 p.m. watching good sportsmanship and about being a part of something greater my favorite team. But family does. I’ve always been the one in than oneself. It gave me pride to be a Royal and I hope Lucas is the recliner napping or reading the Sunday paper while others just as proud to be a member of the Storm. yell obscenities, as their favorite team, the Minnesota Vikings, Only the future holds the answers as to whether my son will forget to show up or choke just when fans get hope. But once a decide football is for him, but regardless of whether he plays Viking, always a Viking and his grandfather (who also played throughout his high school career, I’ll know I didn’t hold him Indian/Storm football) had the tat to prove it. Who would have back from a dream in elementary. I can’t let the fear of possible thought you could bleed green, gold and purple all at the same injury determine whether or not I allow him to play football. Injuries and what the future holds will always remain outside of my time. hands. So rather, I set him up for success. Make sure he’s taking He loves it. Let’s face it. It’s not every day my son gets excited about proper precautions. And be the best darn cheerleader he’ll ever have. Go Storm! something that doesn’t involve a touchscreen.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016
Fair attracts entries beyond county lines
Jack H. Rathbun
Memorial services were Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Jack H. Rathbun, age 92, of Sauk Rapids who passed away Thursday at his home. Rev. Jerry Dalseth ofciated and burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was two hours prior to services at the funeral home on Wednesday. Jack was born Jan. 29, 1924, to Dr. and Mrs. C.A. Rathbun in St. Cloud. He graduated from Tech High School in 1942. Jack married Mildred Catherine Miller on May 15, 1944, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk
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in Patton’s 3rd U.S. Army with an avid reader with a great the rank of Sergeant. They sense of humor. liberated the Buchenwald Jack is survived by death camp. He was a charter his children, Dan (Cecilia) member of the Sauk Rapids of Sauk Rapids, Chris of VFW Post 6992 and a member Elk River, Mark (Deb) of of the Sauk Rapids American Sartell, Joan of Foreston; Legion Post 254. Jack also sister-in-law, Millie Rathbun served as a justice of the peace of Sartell; 6 grandchildren in Sauk Rapids and was an and 7 great grandchildren. assistant scout master. He He was preceded in death by worked as a bricklayer and his parents; wife, Mildred taught bricklayer’s school, on Sept. 10, 2008; infant participating as a member of son, Randy; son, Dale; and Bricklayer’s Local 4 Union brother, Robert. since 1948. Jack enjoyed Obituary, guest book hunting, shing, being and video tribute online: Jack H. Rathbun outdoors and spending time www.williamsdingmann.com Rapids. He attended St. John’s out at the family cabin. He was University until enlisting in the United States Army. Jack was “Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.” a combat veteran of European Theatre of WWII. He served
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SAUK RAPIDS — Regina Trettel walked slowly through the open class building Wednesday morning at the Benton County Fair. “Those are beautiful cookies, but they’re not mine,” she said, admiring a plate of pink and yellow buttery sugar cookies. With her cane in hand, she stopped to peer closer at various labels, reading the names from the submitted entries. Trettel was looking for the purple ribbons. “I don’t feel bad if I don’t get a prize because I enjoy doing this. I want the person who did the best job to get the award,” Trettel said. Trettel, who lives in Bowlus, has been submitting entries to the Benton County Fair for over 40 years. This year she submitted over 80 items from cakes, cookies and other desserts to canned mushrooms and fruit leather. She originally began bringing items to the fair after nding out she didn’t need to live in Benton County. “I was looking at the items and a woman asked me if I entered anything,” Trettel said. “I told her I couldn’t because I live in Morrison County. She looked at me and said, ‘Oh yes you can!’ I never knew I was allowed to.” In addition to her baked and canned goods, Regina will occasionally enter small crafts or collections. But her
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SAUK RAPIDS – Stitch by stitch, Lorraine Carlson is making the world a better place. All from a rocking chair on her back porch. Carlson has been crocheting since she was a young girl, when her mom taught her. “My mom always told me not to keep everything for yourself. You share it,” Carlson said. “That’s stuck with me, so as long as I get supplies, I will keep doing it.” One thing Carlson makes is hat, mittens and scarf sets. She typically crochets 100-150 sets per year. With each set, she is reminded of her own childhood. “I was a very poor child and got maybe a pair of brown socks for Christmas. That’s all I ever got,” Carlson said with emotion. “I know what it’s like to receive a Christmas gift. If a child can open this on Christmas Day and know how much warmth it will give, their life can be changed for the better.”
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Lorraine Carlson spends her time on her back porch in her rocking chair, crocheting blankets, hats, mittens, scarves and more for the needy. from out of town brought four pickup truck loads of yarn. Most times, they leave a note, but sometimes they don’t. “It’s fun both ways. If they leave a note, you learn where the yarn came from and how it was used. If they don’t, you wonder what it was used for,” Carlson said. Carlson prefers to be in her rocking chair, doing what she
loves most, any time she can. “I don’t sit and waste time watching TV. I enjoy this very much, so I do it every day – whether it’s for a half hour or a whole day,” Carlson said. “This is my haven where I do God’s work. I sew in here, I crochet in here and this is the Lord’s room and my room. He’s called me to create some good in the world.”
Cyclones continue playoff march by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
“We usually play great defense, so it was odd to have ve errors”
The Sauk Rapids Cyclones are inching toward the state tournament after a 10-0 win over the Marshall A’s Aug. 7. However, the team lost 10-0 against the St. Cloud Beaudreau’s August - Dan Lynch, head coach. 6, which dropped them to the loser’s bracket to the game against Marshall. The team plays in the hit. St. Cloud 10, Sauk Rapids 0 state qualifying game against The Beaudreau’s served On offense, the team’s the Beaudreau’s on Friday. swings reached incredible the Cyclones with a 10-run distances, bringing in four rule loss Aug. 6 to drop the Sauk Rapids 10, Marshall 0 runs in the third, ve runs in team to the loser’s bracket. The Cyclones played the fourth and the nal run The Cyclones had an off an incredible game Aug. 7 in the seventh. In the third game on defense with ve against Marshall, winning inning, Mitch Loegering hit errors. by 10-run rule in seven a single and stole to second, “We usually play great innings. Tyler Bjork followed with defense, so it was odd to Brett DeGagne, who an RBI single and Evan have ve errors,” said Dan recently nished a four-year Warnert hit a double down Lynch, head coach. career at the University of the line to bring Loegering Tyler Bjork was the North Dakota, pitched a gem and Bjork home. only Cyclone to score a of a game. He struck out Loegering – 3 H; Bjork hit compared to the 15 hits 10 batters and scattered a – 3 H; Schlangen – 1 H, 3 R; from the Beaudreau’s. Andy mere two hits over the seven Warnert – 2 H; Braun – 2 H; Thayer pitched ve innings innings. Paul Schlangen Gapinski – 2 H; DeGagne – and Nate Freihammer made a catch in the eld on 7 IP (10 K, 2 H) pitched two. an error to prevent another
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talents lie in the kitchen. She received champion ribbons for her canned mushrooms, fruit leather and angel food cake this year. “I have to thank God because he gave me the talent to be able to do this. Then my mom because I was a small kid and she let me help her in the kitchen a lot. And then my husband,” Trettel said. Regina said that when she married her late husband Eddie, he was a good taster. He also was honest with her. “If he didn’t like something he’d look at me and say, ‘Well, I’ll eat this, but on my part you don’t need to make this again,” Trettel said with a chuckle. Although the majority of the items Trettel entered are canned or preserved, she delights in baking and shared fond memories of helping her mom in the kitchen. “My mom used to bake and she would always use the colored sprinkles [nonpareils] to decorate everything. She would have been 100-yearsold Aug. 8, so when I was baking this year I had to do something to remember her by. I looked up in the cupboard and saw them and knew I needed to add them to my cupcakes,” she said. Trettel said she’s entered the fair almost every year (missing once for a special trip to Poland) and plans to continue as long as she can. “I didn’t do as well as I have in the past,” she said. “One year I had about eight grand champions. But I don’t make as much as I used to either. I’ve crossed some things off my list. I’m almost giving up, but not yet. I love this. ”
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Carlson makes Afghans, lap blankets, snuggle blankets, diaper covers and dishcloths. She also sews pillowcase dresses and food bags for people in Haiti. Over the years, she has made over 500 dresses and over 600 food bags. “I’m overjoyed to be sending them,” Carlson said. “Inside my heart, I know the girls are getting the dresses, the food bags are helping them carry food for their families and they are pleased with them.” Year-round, Carlson donates her creations to various charities – the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) hospital, Catholic Charities, food shelves, orphanages, churches and people on the street. “If I nd someone in need, I’ll give to them,” Carlson said. “Everything I make is donated. I don’t charge for anything because it wouldn’t be right.” While Carlson is doing the work, she credits the Lord for everything, from receiving supplies to the room she works in. “It’s all because of Him. I pray every day to continue this because there’s such a need,” Carlson said. “He brings the supplies to me and is all around this room I work in.” Carlson often nds bundles of yarn from strangers on her front doorstep. One couple
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Regina Trettel, of Bowlus, has been submitting open class exhibits to the Benton County Fair for over 40 years. She won purple ribbons this past week with her mushrooms, fruit leather and angel food cake.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016
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Fifteen year old Sam Sahlstrom, of St. Cloud, played bingo at the Sauk Rapids Lions building almost the entire six hours Wednesday evening. He won three traditional bingos and capped off the night by winning a $50 blackout game.
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(Above) Grace Kampa rides her horse during the Western Pleasure competition at the fair. She received third place and a red ribbon. (Left) Beth Willoughby, of Elk River, works clay, preparing it to be molded into pottery at the Benton County Fair Aug. 3.
SAUK RAPIDS – The 104th Benton County Fair was held in Sauk Rapids from Aug. 2-7. Fairgoers were able to enjoy midway rides and games; 4-H and open class exhibits, entries and animals; numerous food vendors and activities that ranged from pig races to the Thank-a-Farmer Magic Show, musical talent and multiple grandstand events.
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Clint Mielke, in his cow-themed car, crashes head on with another driver during the demolition derby during the front-wheel drive class at the Benton County Fair.
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Grown right near Gilman Novak’s market fruits and vegetables by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
FOLEY — About four miles north of Gilman, 15 high tunnels align themselves on Greg Novak’s century old farm. Inside, various peppers and tomato strains ourish. But the produce inside these shelters are only a portion of what’s produced each season on Novak’s Grown-Right Vegetables. Beans, cucumbers, canning pickles, dill weed, egg plants, gourds, kohlrabi, onions, peas, potatoes, rhubarb, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, watermelon, zucchini and more are cultivated and harvested from approximately 70 acres of land and sold locally at grocers and farmers markets.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will celebrate the 17th Annual National Farmers Market Week Aug. 7-13. According to the USDA, over the last decade the number of farmers markets across the nation has almost doubled, growing from 4,385 in 2006 to 8,501 last year. The towns of Sauk Rapids and Rice both added new farmers markets this summer and when Greg’s sister Joan Paggen heard the news she added them to Novak’s list of selling locations. “When you buy from farmers markets you’re getting fresher produce,” Paggen said. “We’re happy to have the larger stores as customers because we need to sell in bulk in order to survive, but we’re always glad to sell to our established market customers.” Novak’s Grown-Right Vegetables is deeply rooted in the farmers market concept. Greg, Joan and their brothers and sisters grew up planting and picking peas and sweet corn for Jerry’s Market. “As kids, Jerry [Chmielewski] would give
PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER Novak’s Grown-Right Vegetables, of Foley, produces healthy produce for farmers markets and more. Greg Novak, owner, gets help from his sister Joan Paggen, harvesting and selling at markets stands.
Dad the pea seed. We would plant it and pick the peas by the pound for him. That was our money. We worked our way up to an acre, then three acres and so on,” Novak said. Greg and Joan’s parents and grandparents nurtured their green thumbs and with
the help of a family members and about 15 seasonal employees, Novak’s grew into the business it is today — selling direct to grocers Lunds & Byerlys, Coborn’s, Inc. and through market stands at nine other locations including stands in Cloquet
and Lincoln. “It was Greg who really expanded on the vegetables over the years,” Paggen said. “Each year he went on, he kept trying different things.” And that included ways to grow the fresh produce. The high tunnels, otherwise
known as hoop houses, have catapulted Novak’s production. The non-heated greenhouses allow the operation to control growing environNovak continued on pg. 2B
Brennys go hogwild for swine project
Siblings bond through 4-H development by JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
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RICE – Ribbons were earned, giggles were had and lessons were learned at the Benton County Fair last week. While the Brenny siblings – Justin, 16, Emily 14, and Erika, 11 – are still basking in the activities of the week, it is the memories created as members of the 4-H swine project that will last a lifetime. As members of the Graham 4-H Club, the Brennys, children of Jerry and Christine Brenny of Rice, all participated in the swine project – Justin and Emily raising Durocs, one male and one female, and Erika raising a male Yorkshire-Chester White cross. “Dad was raised on a pig farm, so when we joined 4-H, I knew pigs were what I wanted to show,” said Justin, who has been showing pigs for ve years.
After Justin joined the youth development organization and his sisters watched in awe at the fun he had, it was not long before Emily and Erika became involved. Last week’s fair was Erika’s second show season, but Emily’s rst. “When Justin and then Erika got started, it was something they were familiar with and I wanted to be a part of,” Emily said. Together, the Brennys spent the summer feeding, washing and training their three pigs with guidance from their dad. “I grew up in 4-H showing rabbits, sheep, goats and pigs,” Jerry said. “I wanted my kids to be a part of this when they were old enough.” The project became a family affair in May when the children purchased their piglets and constructed a pen at their grandfather’s farm, only seven miles from their home.
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The Brenny siblings – Justin, Emily and Erika – participated in the 4-H swine project at the Benton County Fair. This year, the siblings raised three pigs on their grandparents’ farm near Rice.
Each day, the Brenny siblings would visit Grandpa Bob’s to make sure their animals had plenty of water and food, and frequently replenished their pens with fresh bedding. “Going to the farm gave
me a reason to get ready for the fair to arrive,” Justin said. “I’d take my sisters with every evening and we would check up on the pigs.” Jerry added, “They would go straight to the barn without stopping at the
house.” While most of the chores were doable with each other’s help, like many young adults, there were some that the Brennys dreaded taking part in. “Cleaning out the pens
was the hardest,” Emily said. Erika agreed. “There was one time it was just Emily and I, and we had to add feed to the feeders after we cleaned them,” she said. “It was hard to lift the feed up and ll the feeder without any help.” As the fair arrived, Justin demonstrated to his sisters how to walk the pigs and provided them with tips on showing and speaking with the judge – remembering to always smile and be attentive in the show ring. “I was so nervous, but looking back it wasn’t that bad,” Emily said. “It was actually fun. I felt comfortable showing my pig.” At the end of the show, all three pigs were a part of the annual 4-H auction, held Wednesday night of the fair. The Brennys sold their pigs to representatives of Foley Lumber, G&J Awning and Canvas and D&L Construction. “After all the showings are done, different companies purchase the animals,” Justin said. “They’re mostly Brennys continued on pg. 3B
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Novak continued from front_____________________ ments. The handmade-houses have roll-up sides which permit air to circulate during the day. Yet in the evening when the doors are closed and sides drop (along with Minnesota temperatures,) the produce stays toasty warm. Paggen, who also has ve high tunnels on her own property, says the tunnels ward off bugs and keep watering consistent. Rather than contending with over-abundant rain waters or long-term droughts, the Minnesota Grown members water with a drip line pumped from a nearby pond. “With the high tunnels, I get more than I do when I grow in an open eld. Out of 5,000 bell pepper plants inside the tunnels, I’m producing more than I did with 10,000 plants in the eld. They’re kicking out about two watermelon bins of peppers a week now,” Greg said. The tunnels also extend Novak’s season by providing the opportunity to start plants earlier and reap from them longer. “Most vegetables are determinate and bear their yield all at once and then they are done. The tunnels almost make them indeterminate and they keep producing,” Paggen said, standing alongside a ve-foot high Roma tomato plant. And the added bonus is that they’re clean. The harvest from the high tunnels is shiny, plump and for the most part dirt-free without having ever been washed. In addition to providing farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to their growing patrons via a market setting, Novak’s also participates in two programs which help pass along the benets of their foods. They are a supplier for the nation-wide “Farm to School” program, which provides schools with fresh foods including eggs, meats
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Joan Paggen walks through rows of jalapeno plants at Novak’s Grown-Right Vegetables. The plants are raised in a high tunnel which allows air to circulate during the day, but retains heat at night.
Strawberries, canning pickles and peppers appeared at the Novak’s stand in Rice Aug. 2. The farm raises ever-bearing strawberries which produce in June and again during late summer.
and honey from local farmers. They also share with Second Harvest Heartland, a nonprot who distributes food to Catholic Charities, the Salvation Army and other various plac-
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Benton County 4-H had successful livestock auction
Victoria Halverson (center) moves her market barrow around the ring on Aug. 3 during the 4-H Livestock Auction at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids.
by MISSY MUSSMAN STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Exiting the auction ring at the Benton County Fair with her market barrow, 18-year-old Victoria Halverson of Foley had a lot to smile about. Halverson’s market barrow, which had an estimated market value of $88, sold for $375 at the 55th Benton County 4-H Livestock Auction on Aug. 3 at the Benton County Fair. “I couldn’t help but smile,” Halverson said. “It’s nice to see the results of all the hard work I put into it.” Halverson and 89 other 4-H’ers participated in the auction with nearly 80 registered bidders. “It went so well,” said Heidi Anderson, Benton County 4-H Program Coordinator. “Our volunteers were amazing, and we had 20 new bidders this year. It’s really nice to see that. Most of our bidders are from the county, but we have some from surrounding counties, too. The support from the community is there.” Fifty of those bidders either purchased the 4-H’ers animal or premium. “If the 4-H’er is taking the animal to state fair, they can still sell premium only,” Anderson said. “But if the bidder wants to buy the animal, we’ve made arrangements in the past for them to get the animal after state fair is over.” Having the opportunity for the bidder to purchase the animal is what makes the Benton County 4-H Livestock Auction so unique. “From what I’ve heard, we’re one of three counties left in Minnesota that does that,” Anderson said. When Benton County started their 4-H Livestock Auction 55 years ago, selling the animals was standard. “It was like a regular auction,” Anderson said. That changed 15 years ago when the auction structure in 4-H altered transitioning most livestock auctions in the program to be ribbon or premium auctions. But Benton County kept the option open for bidders to purchase the animal. “Our committee and community liked it. There’s a history behind it,” Anderson said. “It takes extra effort to do it this way, but we continue to make it happen as long as we have the want from the bidders to buy the animals.” Halverson was one of
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Out of the $375 Halverson’s pig brought, she received the full estimated market value of $88 and 80 percent of the $287 over the market value while 4-H received 20 percent. “That 20 percent goes back to 4-H by putting on livestock workshops and clinics, purchasing awards for livestock interviewers, providing livestock 4-H’ers a scholarship to go to state fair and also to the general 4-H fund,” Anderson said. “Because of the auction, we can make things like that happen.” Before Halverson could receive her check, she was required to deliver a thank you plaque to the business that purchased her barrow. “It’s important to do that and make that connection Auction continued on pg. 7B
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Monday, July 25 0816 hrs – property on the 1900 block of Circle Ct NW 0832 hrs – missing person on the 1100 block Garden Brook Dr 0846 hrs – accident on 2nd Ave S 1100 hrs – civil on the 300 block of Division St 1121 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of 2nd Ave S 1142 hrs – ordinance 1223 hrs – property on the 900 block of 2nd Ave S 1626 hrs – missing person on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1628 hrs – theft on the 800 block of Golden Spike Rd NE 1632 hrs – ordinance 1909 hrs – unwanted on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 1944 hrs – parking 2135 hrs – fraud on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave N 2214 hrs – disturbance on 4th Ave N 2236 hrs – civil on the 1300 block of 15th St NE 5 trafc stops – verbal warnings issued; 2 assists; 3 medical calls; 3 permits issued Tuesday, July 26 0101 hrs – welfare check on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave S 0546 hrs – criminal damage to property 1000 block 2nd Ave N 0808 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block of 4th St S 0946 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 800 block of Allisons Mead 1115 hrs – property on the 100 block of 7th St S 1115 hrs – property 1127 hrs – theft on the 1200 block of 10th Ave NE 1405 hrs – fraud on the 300 block of Division St 1522 hrs – accident on 2nd St N 1749 hrs – criminal damage to property 1300 block 2nd Ave S 1832 hrs – civil on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 2022 hrs – parking 2236 hrs – unwanted person on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 2326 hrs – domestic on the 1700 block of 34th St NE 4 assists; 2 alarms; 2 medical calls Wednesday, July 27 0032 hrs – dvs 0656 hrs – theft on the 600 block of 2nd Ave N 0834 hrs – property on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 1052 hrs – dumping on the 1000 block of Industrial Dr S 1509 hrs – property on the 2000 block of 4th Ave N 1645 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block Benton Dr N 1718 hrs – civil on the 200 block of 3rd Ave S 1815 hrs – utility problem on 2nd St N and Summit Ave N 2230 hrs – disturbance on Wildower Lane and 9th Ave N 6 trafc stops – 1 DUI and 5 verbal warnings issued; 2 medical calls; 1 alarm
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CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing. APPLICANT El Rosario, Inc. d/b/a Manea’s Meats PURPOSE To consider a Vacation Request to vacate the northerly portion of the alleyway lying between Lots 4, 5 and part of 6 and Lots 8, 9 and part of 7, Block 27, in the Original Town (now City) of Sauk Rapids to allow the expansion of a meat processing facility across the alleyway from the block occupied by Manea’s Meats and onto the property at 117, 113, and 109 3rd Avenue North. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald on Thursday, August 4, 2016, and Thursday, August 11, respectively. R-31-2B
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Sunday, July 31 0114 hrs – disturbance on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 0122 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1500 block N River Ave 0218 hrs – extra patrol 0333 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block Benton Dr N 1159 hrs – disturbance on 3rd Ave S 1243 hrs – welfare check on the 1000 block of Summit Ave N 1405 hrs – unwanted person on the 400 block of Summit Ave S 1603 hrs – criminal damage to property 1100 block 7th Ave N 1743 hrs – domestic on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 2119 hrs – suspicious activity on 18th St NW and Benton Dr N 2147 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 5th Ave N 1 trafc stop – verbal warning issued; 3 assists; 5 medical calls; 3 alarms
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Thursday, July 28 1102 hrs – domestic on the 300 block of 3rd St SE 1234 hrs – disturbance on the 11000 block of Hwy 10 NW 1520 hrs – theft on the 400 block of Main St E
in Watab Township 1228 hrs – burglary on the 500 block of 3rd Ave S CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME 1732 hrs – utility problem on the 600 block of 3rd St N Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1901 hrs – civil on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be 1956 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of 4th Ave N conducted is: Bethany Kimball Music 2003 hrs – animal on the 500 block of 5th Ave N (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 28 13th 1 trafc stop – verbal warning issued; 6 assists; 1 alarm; 1 medSt. S, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 ical call (3) The name and registered street address of the entity conducting business under the above Assumed Name is: Bethany Friday, July 29 Kahara, 28 13th St. S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 0003 hrs – missing person on the 1100 block of 9th Ave N (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am 0106 hrs – open door signing this document as the person whose signature is required, 0156 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block Benton Dr N 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 elds, 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Plan- 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. ning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 25th, Bethany Kahara, Owner 2016 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government 06/29/2016 Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning ComR-32-2P mission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Tom Herzog requesting a conditional use permit to elevate a residential structure on ll in the R-2 Residential CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS District. Pursuant to Sections 5.2.1 and 5.3.2 of Ordinance #196, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Flood Plain Management and Section 11.6 of Ordinance #185, Benton County Development Code. The affected property is deYou are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, Auscribed as follows: Lot 6 Block 1, Roseanna Beach 1st Addition, gust 22nd, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in Section 10, Watab Township. the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above to consider the following matter that requires a public hearing. will be heard at this meeting. APPLICANT R-32-1B The City of Sauk Rapids PURPOSE To consider a vacation request to vacate sidewalk, landscaping, drainage and utility easements on Outlot A and Lots 1 and 2, Call Now: 800-259-1096 Their Price Block 3, in the plat of SAUK RAPIDS BRIDGE. CrestorTM Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Di$ rector Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rap794.70 ids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of Typical US Brand Price for 20mg x 90 the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited Our Price to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Rosuvastatin* R-32-2B You can save up to 97% when you fill $
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Saturday, July 30 0407 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 1st St S 1215 hrs – disturbance on the 200 block of 13th St N 1229 hrs – vehicle on the 300 block of 5th St S 1334 hrs – child on the 2000 block of Highview Dr 2147 hrs – burglary on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 2153 hrs – disturbance on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 2244 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block River Ave N 2 trafc stops – 1 DUI and 1 verbal warning issued; 2 assists; 2 medical calls; 3 alarms
CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, August 22th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing. APPLICANT City of Sauk Rapids PURPOSE To consider the adoption of an Ordinance related to the temThursday, July 28 porary family health care dwellings law recently adopted by the 0553 hrs – theft on 3rd Ave S State of Minnesota that would allow the City to “opt out” of the 0906 hrs – DOC on the 1000 block of 7 ½ Ave N law. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Di0958 hrs – ordinance rector Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us <mailto:tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us> with ques1003 hrs – ordinance 1042 hrs – terroristic threats on the 1100 block of Lincoln Ave tions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited 1121 hrs – welfare check on the 1000 block of Summit Ave N to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. 1150 hrs – harassment on the 200 block of 13th St N R-32-1B 1158 hrs – obscenity on the 7800 block of Jasmine Loop NW
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Friday, July 29 1158 hrs – harassment on the 600 block of 8th St SW 1554 hrs – records check 1637 hrs – theft on 1st Ave SE 2052 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 6th Ave NW
Sunday, July 31 0102 hrs – driving 0154 hrs – public nuisance on the 400 block of Main St E 0211 hrs – suspicious activity on the 8500 block 30th Ave NE 1814 hrs – theft on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW 1835 hrs – theft on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW; 1 assist
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CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, August 22th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing. APPLICANT City of Sauk Rapids PURPOSE To consider a Rezoning of property from Residential 3 to Residential 1. Legally described as Blocks 1, 4, 5, and 6 of Cross Addition and portions of Cross Street previously vacated, and Blocks B and C of Reno’s Addition. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids. mn.us <mailto:tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us> with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. R-32-1B
CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, August 22th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing. APPLICANT Sauk Rapids HRA PURPOSE To consider the vacation of public drainage and utility easements in Downtown Sauk Rapids to accommodate the construction of a 57 unit apartment. Legally described as lots 1 and 2, Block 3 and Outlot A, Sauk Rapids Bridge Plat. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids. mn.us <mailto:tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us> with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. R-32-1B BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EMERGENCY MEETING MINUTES – July 15, 2016
The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in emergency session on July 15, 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 1:30 PM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the agenda as written. Monty Headley, County Administrator, stated the purpose of today’s emergency meeting is to consider a resolution declaring a state of emergency in Benton County due to ood damage from the Monday, July 11, 2016, storm event. He noted reports of ood damage, primarily from townships; the county has also experienced some ood damage. Headley referenced statements by Jim McDermott, Benton County Emergency Management Director (who is currently out of town), that since the State has not declared an emergency, if the counties, cities and townships wish to be eligible for any state disaster assistance, it is necessary for the County Board to approve a local disaster declaration. Headley noted that damages could be above the threshold for state assistance. Larry Nadeau, Deputy Director (acting Emergency Management Director in McDermott’s absence), referenced the storms which came through Benton County on the night of July 11th/ early morning July 12th. He commented that the storm “could have been a lot worse”. He is aware that Benton County Public Works staff were dealing with some road issues and that there denitely was some damage; however, it was apparent that no immediate life safety issues were occurring. Nadeau stated the plan to provide damage estimates to the Department of Homeland Security; it appears that, at this point, this is a recovery effort. He pointed out that initial damage reports totaled about $15,000 for Benton County, $20,000 from Granite Ledge Township, and $50,000 from Langola Township; these totals exceed the $68,635 threshold. Nadeau noted that if the Governor declares a disaster and releases some funding, Benton County and its cities/townships would be eligible to recoup some of their costs; cost gures can also include personnel costs. He explained that any township experiencing damages from this storm should report to the county; McDermott will follow up with the townships early next week upon his return. Nadeau stressed keeping good records of expenses in the event the Governor releases state funding; adoption of the resolution today would allow Benton County to be included. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, acknowledged that all county roads in Benton County are open and passable at this time. Bauerly commented that there may be more damage in the county that we are not yet aware of. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#20, a Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency in Benton County Due to Flood Damage from the Monday, July 11th, Storm Event, and authorize the Chair to sign. Popp/McMahon unanimous to adjourn at 1:40 PM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-32-1B
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July weather and phenology in review by JIM HOVDA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Weather: Not a mundane weather month with the signicant weather event noted later in this article. Temperaturewise, fairly normal. The average low and high temperatures were 62.1 and 81.83 degrees, respectively. The recorded low was a chilly 46 and the warm was a muggy 93 degrees. Wow, nearly fty degrees difference during the month. Measurable rain fell on fteen days with the most occurring on the 11th when I recorded 7.51 inches. The agriculture folks should be smiling as the rain fell off and on during the month making the crops happy. Signicant weather event: I recorded 7.62 inches in a 24hour period — midnight on the July 11 to midnight July12. It is the most rain I have ever recorded in a 24-hour period. This broke a record set in 1903
which was 4.80 inches for July. Most of the rain came in “bouts” after 10 a.m., then more in the afternoon with a couple of issues of one-quarter inch hail. The hardest rain fell between 8-10 p.m. when I recorded 2.36 inches of rain. There were lake water level issues mentioned later. This was only part of this rain event. Rain from the two prior days made the total rainfall 8.33 inches. It was a lot of rain in three days. Local weather records for July: The coldest temp was a 40 degree reading in 1969. We only missed the record by six degrees at 46 degrees while the warmest recorded was a blistering 107 degrees in 1934. The most rain in July fell in 1897 when St. Cloud recorded 12.81 inches. As mentioned earlier, our new record of 7.62 inches in one day is the new record from 1903.
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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – July 19, 2016
The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 19, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly, Ed Popp and Spencer Buerkle present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to approve the agenda as amended: add item—consider a resolution of nancial support to the Benton Economic Partnership. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2016 as written; 2) accept and le Committee of the Whole Minutes of July 7, 2016 as written; 3) approve Application for Exempt Permit—St. Elizabeth’s Church—to conduct bingo and rafe on October 16, 2016; 4) approve Application for Exempt Permit—Benton County Snowmobile Club—to conduct a rafe at Henry’s Catering & Banquet Center, Foley, on November 26, 2016; 5) adopt Resolution 2016-#21, approving two Applications for MN Lawful Gambling—Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club—to hold a rafe and to sell pull-tabs at the Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids, on August 2-4 and August 5-7, 2016, and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) approve Access Agreement between Benton County and David and Kathryn Braucks, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 7) approve contract with GeoComm for E-3D Prototype Software System, and authorize the Chair to sign. Gerry Maciej, Benton SWCD, appeared before the Board to request an increase in the allocation from Benton County to Benton SWCD for 2017. Maciej stated that he is aware that Benton County makes budget decisions over several months and, typically, has a preliminary budget completed by September; however, due to an unusual set of circumstances (i.e. earlier grant application deadlines), Benton SWCD will need to make a number of program and staff decisions over the next couple of weeks, and these decisions will be based, in part, on the 2017 contribution from Benton County. Maciej also noted that the county water plan will be expiring in 2018 and it takes about 1-1/2 years to update. He spoke of the importance of the county water plan which drives many of the SWCD activities/projects and is an essential part of their grant processes; the plan outlines the goals/ objectives for protecting and improving surface and ground water resources in the county. To this end, Benton SWCD would like to add a Water Plan Coordinator position; funding for the position for the rest of 2016 would come from a $25,000 additional allocation that Benton SWCD received from the State. Maciej stated that the Water Plan Coordinator would also work toward other SWCD priorities/unmet needs such as Little Rock Lake, Mayhew Lake and irrigation/groundwater projects. He indicated that Benton SWCD is asking for an increase of $45,000 for 2017 ($5,000 for expenses; $40,000 to help fund a staff position); in order to move forward with their plans at this time, Benton SWCD is asking for a non-binding verbal commitment from the Board for $30,000. Maciej claried that this commitment would be “ongoing” —a part of their regular budget going forward; he noted that the State will provide matching funds for 2017—a 1:1 match, up to $18,000, of any increase in county allocation from 2016 to 2017. Peschl stated his support, inquiring about the possibility of advancing funding from the suspense account this year as part of the 2017 budget. Monty Headley, County Administrator, conrmed the Board could fund the incremental portion from the suspense account but, at some point, the Board should budget for it permanently. Buerkle inquired if the entire cost of the position could be covered by grant dollars; he commented “…I can see upfront putting some seed money to get the position started, but as an ongoing source of revenue, where you’ve got this kind of money coming from the grant, I would think it could be paid for from the grant…” Popp commented “…I think you can probably sell this position pretty easily to your constituents out there… because water quality and water resources…no matter where you live…is a concern and it’s going to be a bigger concern…” Bauerly inquired if the updated water plan would place more regulations on property owners. Maciej noted that the Benton County water plan is non-regulatory, although the plan could be more regulatory if desired. He reiterated his request for a commitment from Benton County for an increase of $45,000 for 2017; however, with a non-binding verbal commitment of $30,000, Benton SWCD would move forward with their plans. Several Board members stated their hope that funding for this position can be found as the county’s 2017 budget process moves forward. Administrator Headley explained that recent turnover in the Auditor-Treasurer’s Technical Land Clerk position led to a review of the best organizational t for the position; the consensus
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Phenology: With summer in full swing, birds of many species are here. On the 16th I observed no less that twentyone species. Of note, I saw the rst geese on the wing, only a few grackles, zero red-winged blackbirds, only a few tree swallows, zero brown-headed cowbirds and a bald eagle checking the shore looking for a dead sh. In the “lots of” department, Purple martins, Blue Jays, Northern orioles and Ruby-throated hummingbirds. Flowers in bloom include Joe-Pye Weed, Coneowers, Hosta, both Swamp and Common Milkweed, Ligularia (the rocket) Astilbe, Weigela and Monarda. Little Rock Lake: The lake level started a little below normal at 10.02 feet. Then the copious amount of rain in the middle of the month caused the lake to rise. By late afternoon of the July 13, Zuleger and
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of the Auditor-Treasurer, County Assessor, and County Administrator is that the Assessor’s Ofce is the best location. He noted that the work performed by this position often brings the position into contact with the Assessor’s Ofce; also, the Assessor’s Ofce possesses signicant knowledge of parcel records, including legal descriptions. Headley noted that, until ofce realignments can occur, the position would remain physically in the AuditorTreasurer’s Ofce. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to move the Technical Land Clerk position from the Auditor-Treasurer’s Ofce to the County Assessor’s Ofce. Lee Katzmarek, Human Resources Director, informed the Board that, in reviewing the upcoming 2016 SHIP and Child & Teen Checkup contracts and their alignment with FLSA and Wage & Hour Division, these two contracts would seem to be employee positions rather than independent contractors when viewed through the six-factor “Economic Realities” test for private contractors (i.e. the permanency of the worker’s relationship with the employer; the nature and degree of control by the employer). Katzmarek noted that in checking with a few surrounding counties, Mille Lacs, Stearns and Todd Counties have conrmed they employ their SHIP workers and similar grant-funded positions with the understanding that the position is dependent on grant monies; while converting these to employee positions does increase costs, the additional expense is still covered by the grant. Buerkle inquired if the county could make any changes to avoid being viewed by WHD as employee positions; he also inquired if approval of this request could be subject to grant funding. Katzmarek explained that, perhaps, the job descriptions could clearly state that the positions are funded by grants and, should the grant funding end, the positions will end. Katzmarek answered an inquiry by McMahon, conrming that the Department of Labor may assign penalties to employers for “misclassied” individuals. He also answered an inquiry by Bauerly, noting that, should these individuals be classied as employees, they will be entitled to step increases, retirement, benets, etc. as other employees (all cost increases will be covered by the grant). McMahon/Peschl unanimous to approve SHIP and C&TC full-time positions from private contractor to county employees; further, that if the grant dollars end, so do the positions. Katzmarek noted that the current contracts for these individuals would be allowed to “run their course”; the SHIP contract will end on October 31st and the C&TC contract will end on December 31st. Headley added that, upon expiration of those contracts, the county will post and recruit for these employee positions. Nicole Ruhoff, Public Health Supervisor, conrmed that the department should be able to support ofce space for these positions. Motion carried with Peschl, Popp and McMahon voting aye and Bauerly and Buerkle voting nay. Headley explained that he has prepared a resolution of nancial support to the Benton Economic Partnership at the request of Commissioner Bauerly. Bauerly stated his desire to formalize the county’s annual commitment, noting that the proposed resolution does not include the length of time of the commitment. Headley suggested that this would be part of the Board’s annual budget discussion. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016#22, a Resolution to Financially Support the Benton Economic Partnership ($75,000 annually), and authorize the Chair to sign. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:52 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:57 AM. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: August 22, Local Government Water Roundtable Buffer Workshop. Headley provided an update regarding the July 11th storm event and subsequent emergency declaration, noting that Jim McDermott will be following up with all the cities and townships in the county to assess their damage and convey the information to the state; the only additional damage Headley has become aware of is $5,000-$6,000 in damages from Mayhew Lake Township. Bauerly urged his fellow Board members to contact businesses in their area and invite them to the July 21st organizational meeting of the Benton Economic Partnership. Peschl/Popp unanimous to adjourn at 10:02 AM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-32-1B
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