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Vol. 168, No. 29
County board approves forestry agreement Park timber to be removed BY TIM HENNAGIR STAFF WRITER Windbreak timber in Benton County’s Bend in the River Regional Park will be removed by a commercial logger. Benton County commissioners approved a forest management agreement for the work during their Oct. 18 meeting. Pierz resident Bob Perleberg, of Forestry First LLC, will help the county nd a logger to complete the timber removal. County administrator Montgomery Headley explained the proposal in an agenda item request to commissioners. Perleberg will determine and mark which trees to remove. During removal, he will monitor the timber removed and calculate the amount owed to the county. The board and the park commission met with Perleberg at Bend in the River Regional Park earlier this year to consider his proposal.
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Fire department open house PHOTO BY TIM HENNAGIR
Sauk Rapids firefighter Brian Otremba keeps the pumpkin handout table wellstocked during the department’s Oct. 15 open house. Each year, the Sauk Rapids Fire Department gives away pumpkins to children as part of the event.
features safety, food, fun Free pumpkins big hit at annual Sauk Rapids city event BY TIM HENNAGIR | STAFF WRITER
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new ladder truck and plenty of free popcorn and pumpkins were big draws during a chilly but well-attended Sauk Rapids Fire Department open house Oct. 15.
The Sauk Rapids Lions Club served burgers, hot dogs, and donuts during the four-hour event at the Sauk Rapids Fire Station, 408 N. Benton Drive. Each October, the
department hosts its annual open house during Fire Prevention Week. Kids get free pumpkins for Halloween, goodies and educational materials.
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Achievement, open house a hit for Benton County 4-H PHOTO SUBMITTED
Benton County 4-H youth – Anya Neu (front, from left), Emma Brenny, Liam Pederson, Madison Sweno and Natalee Montag; (second row, from left) Emmeline Hoheisel, Claudia Schlough, Evelyn Skaj, Ella Lamberg, Carly Hackett, Sophia Hackett, Kraig Rudolph, Raelyn Vannurden and Hudson Kleine; (Third row, from left) Jack Dahler, Jacqualynn Beauchamp, Henry Gramke, Katie Gramke, Morgan Molitor, Sophia Beauchamp, Elise Gramke, Austynn McKay, Holly Heinen and Maya Rahm; (back, from) Espen Groth, Zoe Spiczka, Kathrine Mersinger, Marissa Kuklok, Leighton Hackett, Emily Schreindl, Travis Boyle, Kayden Vannurden and Marizza Lenz – receive champion plaques Oct. 2 during the open house and achievement night at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Popple Creek. The youth earned the plaques through their Benton County Fair projects.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
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• Probate Notice - Drager p.15 • Assumed Name - Extreme Shears p.15 • Notice of General Election Sauk Rapids-Rice School Ballot p.15 • Benton County Sample Ballots p.15 • Benton County Ordinance 486 p.16 • Benton County Minutes p.17
• State General Elections Sample Ballot p. 10,14, 15, 16, 17, 18 • Notice of General Election City of Sauk Rapids p.15 • City of Sauk Rapids Public Hearing p.10 • Public Accuracty Test of Equipment p.14
OBITUARIES • Gerald P. Hinkemeyer • Margaret “Peggy” L. Smolnik