photo by Carolyn Bertsch A group makes tie blankets Sept. 21 at Oak Ridge Elementary school. The blankets will be donated to Anna Marie's Alliance and were part of the United Way of Central Minnesota's Day of Caring. From left to right are Keri Lezmeier of St. Cloud and a CDI employee; Julianna Silva, 8, of Sartell; and Jasmine Garcia, 8, of Rice.