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Town Crier Fare for All set March 13

Fare for All’s next distribution will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 13 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. Fare for All is a budget-stretching program that allows people to save up to 40 percent off fresh fruits, vegetables and frozen meats. Distribution is once a month. We are open to everyone who wants to stretch their grocery dollar. Cash, credit, debit cards and EBT cards are accepted. For more information please visit our website at fareforall.org or call 1-800-582-4291.

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday morn

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. Clocks should be moved forward one hour, giving us more daylight in the evening, and less in the morning. Cable boxes, computers, cell phones and other hightech devices will likely spring forward without you having to do a thing. Other clocks will need to be manually adjusted.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Every year, more than 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it. Early screening and detection are the keys to preventing death from colorectal cancer. Men and women at average risk for colon cancer should be screened beginning at age 50. Those with a family history of the disease should be screened at age 40 or 10 years earlier than the youngest diagnosis in the family, whichever comes first. During the month of March, those ages 50 or older can receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT) colon cancer screening kit from the drive-up window at CentraCare Pharmacy at St. Cloud Hospital or from Coborn Cancer Center. Kits are limited. The iFOBT screening does not replace a colonoscopy, which is the best method to detect colorectal cancer. For details, call 320-229-5199, ext. 70857. If you have any of the following risk factors, a colonoscopy is recommended: Older than age 50; family history of cancer; or history of colitis, Crohn’s or related diseases.

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Hensel helps design ‘Forever House’ by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com

Chris Hensel of Dovetail Kitchen Designs of St. Joseph and Anthony Steinemann of ADS Designs in Sauk Rapids have developed a concept for a “Forever House,” which will be featured at the Central Minnesota Builders Association’s Home Show Friday, March 10, through Sunday, March 12. The 48-x-44 foot walkthrough will be set up in 24 hours inside the convention center. The display idea comes from the dream many home buyers have to find an ideal property and build their “Forever House” – a home they have customized according to their needs and wants, a home they would plan to live in for a long time. The CMBA Home Show runs from noon-8 p.m. Friday, March 10; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, March 11; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 12. The event is the largest home-building show in Central Minnesota and offers many products, services and activities. Hensel and Steinemann worked together to develop and design the house. Hensel did all the exterior and interior design, and product selections, with Steinemann providing structure and technical details. The two had discussed the idea of including a feature like this into the home show at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center about three years ago. They wanted to have a bigger display to showcase what builders can do and to draw more people to the show. The project evolved into a platform for newer innovaForever • page 2

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Above: Chris Hensel of Dovetail Kitchen Designs of St. Joseph has teamed up with Anthony Steinemann of ADS Designs in Sauk Rapids to design a “Forever House.” The house will be featured at the Central Minnesota Builders Association’s Home Show Friday-Sunday, March 10-12 at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. Below: This rendering shows the exterior of the “Forever House.”

Podcasts revisit Wetterling case in chilling detail by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com

The Jacob Wetterling case, in all of its long-time shock, hopes and horrors, is revisited vividly in a series of nine podcasts entitled “In the Dark.” It is a production of American Public Media featuring reporter Madeleine Baran and Jennifer Vogel, and can

be found at apmreports. org. On that same website, there are also features about other cases in Minnesota, some Wetterling of them still unsolved, like the disappearance of St. John’s University student Joshua

Guimond from his Collegeville campus and the murder of young St. Cloud girls Susan and Mary Reker many decades ago. The podcasts are chilling in their immediacy because they contain original transcripts, vintage video footage, time frames, documents, maps, charts, music, news clippings and interviews with

many people involved with the 27-year-old appalling mystery, which was “solved” only last year when Jacob Wetterling’s killer, Danny Heinrich, confessed to the crime. Much of the information in the podcasts has never been released, at least widely, to the public before. Wetterling, 11 at the time, Podcasts • page 9

Police defibrillator bought with donors’ help by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com

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An automated external defibrillator is a “portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart (to) stop an irregular heart rhythm and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest,” according to the American Heart Association.

St. Joseph residents facing a potentially fatal heart condition may get a second chance at life thanks to the generosity of donors who recently raised enough money to purchase a defibrillator. The St. Joseph Police Department has five squad cars, with four of them being used on a “regular basis” because of their life-saving medical equipment, while the fifth car was somewhat lacking. “I put some feelers out there, members of the community came forward and helped with that, so we were able to get that defibrillator for that fifth squad car,” said Police Chief Joel Klein. “And now every squad car I have is equipped

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with the same defibrillator.” An automated external defibrillator is a “portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart (to) stop an irregular heart rhythm and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest,” according to the American Heart Association. “Sudden cardiac arrest” is an abrupt loss of heart function that if left untreated can quickly lead to death within minutes, according to the Dallas-based AHA, which is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. “There is a need to have them available,” Klein said of defibrillators that are readily accessible, especially with two senior-living projects underway

in St. Joseph. Construction on the Fortitude Senior Living of St. Joseph apartment building, located in Graceview Estates, began in the middle of August and is expected to be finished in May. The building, owned by Tom Opatz and Fred Struzyk, is three stories with 40,000 square feet. It includes 47 units and an elevator at an estimated cost of the building at more than $5 million. “The population is aging anyways,” Klein said. “But now you add two senior living facilities in St. Joseph, it’s that much more important to have a tool in your toolbox that can help sustain somebody’s life.” In April, Country Manor Campus gave a presentation to the St. Joseph Planning ComAED • page 3

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Above: Chris Hensel of Dovetail Kitchen Designs has helped design a “Forever House” for the Central Minnesota Builders Association’s Home Show at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. He is pictured with his family (left to right) Blake, Chris, Austin, Sarah and Jacob Hensel. Sarah is a math teacher at Sartell High School. Below: This rendering shows the hearth room of the “Forever House,” which will be built inside the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center at the Central Minnesota Builders Association’s Home Show.

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tive products that a mid- to upper-end home buyer would purchase. Together, Hensel and Steinemann volunteered many hours working to find CMBA members who would contribute time and materials, and then they coordinated the construction of the house. More than 30 CMBA members donated their products and services for the house. Some things included in the house are a “Garage Mahal,” a garage space showcasing custom flooring, outdoor activity lockers and an ultimate “doit-yourself mechanics” corner; an “Everyday Living” space, a kitchen area and hearth room with custom cabinetry, granite and quartz countertops, and luxury vinyl-plank flooring; a “Kick Back and Relax” room, with the latest audio-visual elements that can be added to a home; a “Backyard Retreat,” featuring maintenance-free decking, a free-standing fireplace, barbecue pit; and more. Traditional showrooms often bring in products that have sold in the area but not always the latest innovations. Hensel and Steinemann hope to showcase some of the latest innovations, along with more modern and contemporary items, sooner to people in the area. Through his work, Hensel tried to showcase a variety of materials and product types, offering a wide selection of

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products and designs. The “Forever House” display will continue to evolve and change to showcase future new products on the market. Hensel has been working in the cabinet industry for 15 years. Before moving to the St. Cloud area, he worked for six years in a custom-woodworking shop in the Minneapolis area. Hensel said he found his passion when he shifted his focus to design and project management. A goal of his business is to provide clients with great designs tailored to their style and budget. Hensel completed a cabinet-making program at the Hennepin Technical College and spent a year studying methods and styles in Modern and Contemporary designs in Dusseldorf, Germany. During those three years, he participated in and won awards at many cabinet-making competitions, both at the state and national levels. Hensel established Dovetail Kitchen Designs in St. Joseph in 2011. He is married to Sarah Hensel, a math teacher at Sartell High School. They have three children - Jacob, 6; Blake, 4; and Austin, 9 months. The home show offers an ultimate backyard display that was built by three local landscape companies. Scheduled events include a performance by country singer Alan Godage and a fish fry on Friday. Seminars will be offered about the following: first-time home buying, bird watching, the real-estate market, repurposing

furniture, home-inspection expectations, staging homes, organic gardening, working with builders, preparing to sell one’s home, and color and design trends. Those are all Saturday offerings. Sunday seminars include a cooking show, working with builders, foundation gardening with KARE 11 gardener Bobby Jensen and a plant sale. Both days offer a chance for children to build a planter box to take home. “We are very excited and proud of ‘The Forever House,’” said CMBA Executive Director Bonnie Moeller in a press release. “It’s a huge addition to the 2017 show. This is a firsttime ever feature for us. Chris and Tony have been working non-stop to make this not only a phenomenal display, but built in just one day. We are very fortunate to have them step up to the plate to create more value for those attending the CMBA Home Show. It is a ‘must see.’” According to the website and press-release information, the CMBA began in 1971 with a small group of builders and associate members with a goal to increase professionalism and quality in the homebuilding industry. The association now has about 450 builders and associate-member companies representing 7,500 employees involved in various areas of the building industry. For a list of CMBA members who donated their products and services to the “Forever House,” a schedule of events and other information, visit the website www.cmbaonline. org/find-event/homeshow.

EMPTY BOWLS

Soup Benefit • Arts & Crafts Fair Music!

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activities! 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Family fr iendly! Calvary Community Church 1200 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud

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AED from front page mission about another proposed senior-living facility, which would be located along CR 121, west of Kennedy Community School, with an estimated construction cost of more than $14 million. That project would include 60 independent-living units and 24 units for memory care, and stores and services such as a beauty shop and spa, a general store with an in-house coffee shop, a convenience store, a chapel, a bistro, outpatient rehabilitation and underground parking. “The older defibrillators, when you ordered batteries for them, the batteries would cost anywhere from $200 to $300 because it’s a brand-specific battery,” Klein said. “The ones we have now, I can go to the hardware store, and it would only cost me like $70 to replace the batteries.” The other advantage of the defibrillators the police depart-

ment now carries for when officers respond to emergencies is Gold Cross Ambulance Service also possesses the same brand of medical equipment. “When we need defibrillator pads, if we use them, they give us replacements right away, so it’s not like I have to order another set and wait for them,” Klein said, referring to Gold Cross. “And if they need to continue to use the pads that we have on somebody, they can just plug it into their rig.” Most sudden cardiac arrests result from ventricular fibrillation, which is a rapid and unsynchronized heart rhythm starting in the heart’s lower pumping chambers. The heart must be defibrillated quickly because a victim’s chance of surviving drops by seven to 10 percent for every minute a normal heartbeat isn’t restored, according to the AHA. Kwik Trip, Sons of the American Legion, St. Joseph Y2K Lions, St. Joseph Lions, St. Joseph Jaycees, GM Drilling and Rug Doctor, Kris and Traci Haugen, Bob Wil-

Obituary

Jean M. Harlander, 64 St. Joseph Aug. 3, 1952 - March 3, 2017

Jean Marie Harlander, 64, died March 3, 2017, at her home in St. Joseph. A private service will be held at a later date. Harlander, daughter of Carl Jo-

If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the St. Joseph Police Department at 3638250 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 255-1301 or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crimes. This information is submitted by the St. Joseph Police Department. Dec. 15 10:07 p.m. Texting while driving. Roosevelt Road/25th Avenue S. While on patrol, an officer was at a stoplight at this intersection when they observed a suspect stopped at the red light next to them, pull out their phone and appeared to be reading/writing a text. The officer stopped the vehicle once the light

seph and Ruth Ann (Akin) Jensen, was born Aug. 3, 1952, in Long Prairie. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1970 and lived in the St. Joseph/St. Cloud area most of her adult life. She was employed for 26 years at St. Cloud Area Planning Organization, retiring in 2004. After retiring, she enjoyed volunteering at St. Joseph Lab School (now All Saints Academy) for several years. She enjoyed ladies’ poker night, socializing in her favorite

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lard Foundation, Dean and Karen Schenk, and Rudy Gapko helped pay for the $1,640 defibrillator, Klein said. Klein and St. Joseph Fire Chief Jeff Taufen talked about equipment requests their respective departments could use at the October Y2K Lions meeting held at the Church of St. Joseph Parish Center, which included a request for an automated external defibrillator for the fifth squad car. Lions President Becky Staneart had asked both of them at a Local Heroes Appreciation Picnic at St. Joseph Millstream Park in August if Klein and Taufen had any equipment-funding requests and when they said “yes,” she invited them to the Y2K Lions meeting to discuss their requests. “We haven’t had to use defibrillators that often,” Klein said. “But obviously that’s one of those things where you don’t want to be without one, and if you save one life with it, then it’s well worth it. That dollar amount to buy one doesn’t even come close to saving somebody’s life.”

local establishments and spending time with her many friends. The support of these friends allowed her to remain independent these past few years and were instrumental in granting her wish to be home in her final days. Harlander is survived by her brothers in Florida and New Hampshire and sister in California; a brother-in-law and two nephews in Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.

turned green. The female driver denied texting. She stated she got a new notification and read and accepted the notification. The officer advised she could not do that. She stated she thought it was fine because she was stopped at the light. The driver was issued a citation.

suspect ended up walking away. 10:47 p.m. Vehicle in a ditch. CR 75/CR 2. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle in the ditch on CR 2/CR 75. Driver advised he had help on the way. The officer told him to call back if he needed any help.

Dec. 18 12:59 a.m. Public intoxication. 20 College Ave. N. Officer was dispatched to an intoxicated male being disorderly at the La Playette. Staff advised the male had been kicked out earlier and came back. Staff advised the male was picking fights with patrons. The officer spoke with the suspect and informed him he had been kicked out of the private establishment. The suspect was not happy and wanted other people kicked out. The

Dec. 19 10:30 a.m. Welfare check. 810 Dale St. E. Principal called requesting a welfare check on a student as he hadn’t been in school for five days. Officer spoke to the student’s mother, who stated he has been sick. Most of family appeared to be sick. Advised the mother she needed to call school if any child wasn’t going to be in. She understood and advised she would call in right away. The officer spoke to the principal and advised them of their findings.

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St. Cloud YMCA Gator swim team members include the following: (front row, left to right) Titan Shanley, Riley Quinn, Temesgen Lovett and Joey Krueger; and (back row) Alaina Murphy, Elizabeth Krueger, Ella Morris, Teshay Lovett, Claire Quinn, Emily Hammond, Cambel Shepherd and Sophie Hwang. Twelve St. Joseph and St. Cloud students are part of the St. Cloud YMCA Gator Swim team, which competed Feb 19 at the YMCA State Meet at the University of Minnesota. The Gators brought home the high points per capita trophy, again! It’s the fifth time in the past six years. What this means is 29 swimmers earned more points per kid than any other team there. The Gators were the seventh-smallest team with 29

swimmers. They took fifth place overall out of 19 teams. The St. Joseph students include: Emily Hammond, 11, took fifth place in the 200 breast, 14th in the 100 fly, seventh in the 400 free relay and tied for eighth in the 200-medley relay; and Ella Morris, 10, earned state champ in the 9-10 girls in the 50 fly, 50 back and 400 free relay and third in the 50 free and the 300-medley relay.

photos by Robin Kremer, third-grade teacher at All Saints Academy.

RSVP volunteers (from left to right) Louise Lenzmeier, Linda Werke, Mary Anne Albert, Duane Otremba, Jo Blanchard, Deb Krueger and Joyce Pohl performed reader’s theater Feb. 24 for the kindergarten through third grade at All Saints Academy in St. Joseph. They shared several stories including Rumpelstiltskin, Patrick and the Great Molasses Explosion and The Dirtiest Man in the World. The St. Joseph Lions Club raised $3,407.36 during their chicken-and-ham-dinner fundraiser held

Jan. 20 at Sal’s Bar & Grill. The money will be donated to the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center.

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Our View ‘Empty Bowls’ – a fun way to help people find new hope Quick quiz: What combines art, conversation, delicious soup and help for the hungry? The answer: The annual “Empty Bowls” benefit. This season, five days after spring begins, it will take place from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Calvary Community Church at 12000 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud. Proceeds will go to Place of Hope Ministries, a center based in St. Cloud that helps people in need of food, shelter and referral services. Empty Bowls is billed as a “familyfriendly, fun, festive, artsy event,” and it certainly is. This time, there will be music all day long (bluegrass, gospel, piano, violin), clowns and face-painting, a silent auction, vendors with creative arts and crafts, a ballet group that will perform “Dancing for Jesus” at 3 p.m., and of course a lunch of tasty soups from area restaurants served in handmade ceramic or wooden bowls, along with bread and beverage. Diners get to keep their bowls. They were crafted by artists from cities throughout the area, mostly by potters involved with the Art As You Like It program and Central Minnesota Woodcrafters. Empty Bowls is a good way to spend a spring day having fun, meeting other interesting people and doing a good deed, all at the same time. Tickets are $10 per individual, $30 per family (two adults and all children 18 and under). Buy tickets at Place of Hope (placeofhopeministries.org) or at Place of Hope (320-203-7881). Tickets will also be available for slightly more at the door the day of the event. Empty Bowls began in 1990 when a Michigan art teacher decided to help raise money for the hungry by having his students make ceramic soup bowls for the fundraiser. It was successful and has since been adopted throughout the world. Place of Hope ministers with one-to-one help for those who are hungry, disadvantaged by poverty or in the grip of addictions or other crises. At its hospitality center, it provides food, medical care, clothing and care items. It provides off-site shelters for when other shelters are at full capacity. Place of Hope also operates the Living Care Center, a program that lasts for up to a year for individuals or families who are battling addictions and who want to restore stability and peace of mind. In addition, the organization has a 31unit supportive-housing apartment building at its Christian Living Hope Residential Center at Ninth Avenue S. in St. Cloud. Thanks to Place of Hope, many people have found a new lease on life and are now living productive, happy lives. That alone is a good reason to participate in the March 25 Empty Bowls event.

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Opinion Let’s shout from the rooftop: ‘Never again!’ One of the sure signs of a deeply divided society is the sudden rise of anti-Semitism. It has happened with horrific frequency throughout history, most infamously in the persecution and mass butchery of Jews throughout Europe during Adolf Hitler’s insane dictatorship. Pogroms (murderous riots against Jews) have punctuated history like blood-drenched exclamation points. In times of trouble, scapegoats are in hot demand. Such violence always began with scapegoating in the form of verbal slurs, grotesque stereotyping, a depiction of Jews (or other scapegoats) as sub-human. In the 1920s and 1930s, Germany was in financial, social ruin after World War I ended in 1918. There was unemployment, constant hunger and rampant inflation that made the German Deutschmark virtually worthless. Defeated Germans looked around them. Who was to blame for this vast misery? Surely, it was other countries that leveled hugely punitive reparations against Germany after its defeat in the war. Propaganda churned out stories that it was the greed of rich international bankers who were accused of causing the suffering, and state-controlled media whipped out stories that the richest bankers are Jewish. Soon, the vicious stereotypes began in leaflets, cartoon drawings, movies, radio and propaganda “news” stories. Jews were often portrayed as dirty, leering, lurking bogeymen with huge noses and long ears, very often depicted in deranged cartoons as resembling voracious sewer rats. The word “parasite” was most often used to describe anybody Jewish. Germans, drawing upon “Aryan”

Dennis Dalman Editor myths, began to be obsessed with “racial” (white) “purity.” Anybody not descended from “Aryan blood” was genetically “polluted,” unclean, shunted aside, despised. Soon, Jews were forced to live in parts of cities that became ghettos – virtual neighborhood prisons where, one by one, rights were stripped from them. They were forced to wear a cloth applique of the Jewish Star of David on their clothing. Once the vicious stereotyping and mindless propaganda had done its dirty work, once the Jews had been demonized and de-humanized, it was time to round them up and put them in forcedwork camps. Trains transported thousands upon thousands of Jews (men, women and children) to the camps where they were gassed or shot at once, and the physically stronger put to work. Many quickly weakened to mere skin and bones, and died of diseases like typhus. As the butchery kept happening, almost nobody spoke up. Germans squirmed, wrapped in their complicit silence. Those who survived the Holocaust and those who became aware of its horrors vowed, “Never again!” But, sadly, we know genocidal horrors have happened, again and again – and are still happening. Just as sadly, there exists a number of cruel selfproclaimed “scholars” who claim the Holocaust never happened. Anti-Semitism is rearing its ugly

head right here in the United States. In recent weeks, vandals toppled many gravestones in Jewish cemeteries in at least three cities: St. Louis, Rochester, N.Y. and Philadelphia. So far this year, four waves of bomb threats have been aimed at Jewish community centers, schools and institutions in the United States. In his recent speech to Congress, President Trump condemned anti-Semitism. He should have condemned it sooner, loudly and in public, right after the first vandalized cemetery. One of President George W. Bush’s first acts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks was to visit a mosque where he delivered an impassioned plea for Americans not to blame Muslim citizens for the attacks by madmen. Bush’s words were simple, direct – a moving mortal imperative. Lest we think pogroms cannot happen here, we should remember one that occurred in 1921 in Tulsa, Okla. White mobs started a race riot that destroyed 35 blocks of Greenwood, then known as the wealthiest black area in the nation. Race tensions were ignited when a black man was accused of raping a white woman. Violence exploded in the form of guns, turpentine bombs, beatings and lootings. As many as 300 people died, overwhelmingly black men and women, though the actual numbers have long been debated. In any case, the mob rampage was apocalyptic in its furious destruction. Let’s be on guard; let’s be aware; let’s learn everything we can to counter prejudice and hatred whether against Muslims, Afro-Americans, Jews or any other group. Let’s promise never to fall for scapegoating and stereotyping. And most of all, let’s speak up and demand loudly: Never again!

Minnesota is filled with seasonal surprises

Once again, March has come upon us. The season of winter is coming to a close, especially with such high temperatures during the past few weeks. It almost feels like winter has already come to an end, despite Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow on Groundhog’s Day. The change of season can bring, for me at least, some mixed feelings. Don’t get me wrong, there are many things that winter puts a stop to, or makes a little harder. Driving in slippery conditions is one thing I won’t miss, as well as digging out the driveway from a big snowfall. It’s always tricky watching out for icy patches while walking on sidewalks as well. I can hopefully rest easy knowing I should have some good footing under me for the next few months. Winter can be a lot of fun, though. Snowmobiling, as well as the brilliant lights and decorations in our neighborhoods, usually make it very enjoyable. That is why some of our latest winter cycles during the last few years have been a bit unusual. There seems to be less snow but more bitter cold. To me, snow is what makes winter the wonderful season it is. Driveways and slippery roads aside, it makes the landscape fit the part of the season. I especially remember how fun it was when I was younger. Sledding

Connor Kockler Guest Writer down snow hills was the best thing in the world, and I did it every chance I got. The occasional snowball fight also brings back good memories. Now, most of the kids my age are too old for such activities, but you can still hear the excitement whenever snow starts falling outside the high-school windows. People never stop anticipating a snow day, but with how tough Minnesotans are, we almost never have them. That to me, is one of the best parts of living in Minnesota. Here, we have all four seasons, but each of them can also bring challenges. The winters are cold, snowy and long. The summers can be extremely hot. Spring and fall can have temperatures fluctuating all over the place. I can understand wanting to live in a place that has a constant warmer climate, but I would be lost without a change of seasons. It ties everything together, and it means that something new and exciting is always around the corner. Now that spring is almost here, it’s time to gear up for all the things we

can do once again when the ground thaws. Taking walks in the park, bicycling, golf, baseball, the list goes on. Each one is made all the better by the fact of it being much too cold outside to enjoy any of these activities comfortably during the last few months. Too often, I think things get too busy that we don’t always see what changes there are before us. In more literary terms, it can be hard to stop and smell the roses, especially with all the distractions of everyday life. Frequently, I’ll marvel at how accustomed I am to sunrises, sunsets or tree leaves budding during spring. I always try to take a moment to realize things we take for granted as normal and regular are actually quite extraordinary. I’m going to make the most of that effort this spring. To watch the last of winter slip away and observe the everyday wonders as the seasons begin their changes. The return of the birds and the plants bursting back into bloom. To jump headfirst into the new spring-time activities, but to remember also what was fun about the season that came before. After all, being in Minnesota, we have no idea what next week might bring. Connor Kockler is a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School student. He enjoys writing, politics and news, among other interests.

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THIS DENTAL CARE GUIDE INCLUDES: • Dental Care Emergencies, Abscessed Tooth • Dental Care Family, Caring for Children’s Teeth • Dental Care Signs of Trouble, Sensitive Teeth

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DENTAL CARE | EMERGENCIES

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If you are concerned you’re dealing with an abscessed tooth, schedule an appointment with an endodontist immediately. These professionals can do a series of simple tests to diagnose an abscess. These tests include tapping a medical instrument against your tooth, checking for increased pain. An X-ray may be required to check for erosion of the bone around the infected area.

n abscessed tooth can be a painful infection that, in extreme cases, actually has fatal results. An abscess is most often caused by tooth decay but also can be caused by trauma or gum disease.

HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE AN ABSCESS A throbbing toothache that continues through doses of pain reliever medicine can be a common symptom of an abscess. Other symptoms may include: • A bitter taste in your mouth; • Fever; • Sensitive teeth; and • Swelling in jaws. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may benefit from scheduling a dental exam. Professionals in oral care have many ways to relieve your mouth of the abscess and prevent more serious conditions from occurring.

TREATMENTS FOR AN ABSCESS

If your oral professional has deemed that you, in fact, have an abscess there are a few plans they will likely recommend. The first step to cure an abscess is to eliminate the infection. This can be achieved by draining the infection or with antibiotics. After the infection has subsided, your specialist may choose to perform a root canal. According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canal treatment is intended to remove infected pulp that develops in a tooth. This infection causes an abscess. Aside from a root canal, another method of treatment is to fully extract the infected tooth.

DANGERS OF AN ABSCESS It is unlikely that an abscess can go untreated due to the extreme pain and discomfort it will cause. However, it is important to know the risks of an untreated abscess and how it can damage your overall health. An infection due to an abscess can sometimes spread to the brain causing a brain abscess. This type of infection can cause comas in severe cases. Abscessed teeth also are prone to spreading infection upward and causing a sinus infection. It is critical that you seek treatment at the first sign of this serious oral condition.

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DENTAL CARE | FAMILY

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ducating your children about good oral care will promote a healthy mouth as they age. Get your child to learn good habits and teach them how to properly brush and floss. This could help them avoid costly dentist bills in the future.

The American Dental Association recommends a first visit to the dentist as soon as the first tooth comes in and no later than 1 year old. This early exam can give your dentist an opportunity to identify tooth decay and discuss bad habits that may promote decay.

BABY TEETH Your child’s first set of teeth are nearly completely formed at birth. According to the ADA, your child’s teeth will typically begin showing around the sixmonth mark. Taking great care of these baby teeth is very important in the health of permanent teeth. Properly maintained baby teeth can help permanent teeth grow in straight. Baby teeth should be cleaned every day. They should be wiped down with a wet washcloth as they begin to show. Once the teeth become bigger and stronger, you will be able to use a child’s toothbrush.

BAD HABITS You can help your baby avoid learning bad habits by discouraging thumb sucking, sleeping with a bottle or excessive use of a pacifier. All of these habits can lead to serious dental trouble if performed after permanent teeth have set in. Constant sucking can cause

problems with the growth of your child’s mouth and the alignment of his teeth. It’s best to break these habits long before his permanent teeth grow in and avoid these unnecessary risks.

TOOTHPASTE AND FLOSS Once your child is over 3 years old, the ADA recommends the regular use of children’s fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride is an active cavity fighter and can strengthen

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DENTAL CARE | SIGNS OF TROUBLE

Sensitive Teeth

ensitive teeth are not only inconvenient during warm or cold meals, they can also be an indicator of tooth decay, worn enamel or even exposed tooth roots. If you are experiencing pain while eating or drinking, your sensitive teeth may be the problem.

Your first step of defense against sensitive teeth starts in your dentist’s office. There, your dental professional can determine what is causing the sensitivity and how it can be treated.

YOUR MOUTH’S PROTECTIVE LAYERS The good news about sensitive teeth is that they usually can be completely avoided. By understanding how sensitivity occurs, you can have an edge on preventing it. The crowns of your teeth are protected by a layer of enamel. This enamel is actually the strongest substance in a human body. Underneath the enamel there is another layer of a substance called cementum. This protects the tooth root under the gum line. Beneath both of these substances is dentin. It contains small hollow tubes. Once the dentin loses its protective qualities, these tubes allow heat and cold in to irritate your teeth’s nerves.

PREVENTION There are several ways you can prevent enduring the pain that is caused by sensitive teeth. The American Dental Association has suggested the following tips in avoiding sensitive teeth before the condition begins: • Brush gently. Aggressive brushing is a common cause of sensitivity in your teeth. Brushing without care can weaken enamel making your teeth more prone to cavities. • Avoid acidic foods. Eating or drinking products that are high in acidic content can also soften your enamel. Avoid carbonated drinks, cit-

rus fruits and even yogurt. • Wait to brush. Don’t brush your teeth immediately after ingesting acidic substances. Brushing with these sticky acids on your teeth can cause erosion to the enamel. Instead, rinse your mouth with warm water before you brush.

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TREATMENTS You can ask your dentist how you can get the proper treatment for sensitivity during a regular check-up. The seriousness of these treatments can vary depending on the overall state of your oral health. A few of the easier remedies you may

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Terlouw to address safe shelter, sex-trafficking by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com

Cynthia “CeCe” Terlouw, an expert on the crime of sex-trafficking, will speak about that subject at a public meeting at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. Terlouw is executive director of Terebinth Refuge, a safe house. The focus of her talk will be that safe house, which will open soon in the St. Cloud area. She will also discuss the local efforts to combat sex-trafficking

in Central Minnesota and elsewhere. Her presentation is sponsored by the Christian Women group and will take place in The Gathering Place, a meeting hall of St. Francis Xavier Church. The Sartell-St. Stephen Newsleader featured a Jan. 6 front-page story about Terebinth Refuge, written by freelance reporter Mollie Rushmeyer. That story can be found on the Newsleaders’ archives at thenewsleaders. com. The non-profit, Christcentered safe house is

Podcasts from front page was abducted by Heinrich on the road leading to his St. Joseph home on the night of Oct. 22, 1989. In the first podcast, the actual 911 call can be heard, the one called in after Wetterling’s disappearance. There are nine podcasts that explore virtually every angle of the case, from the night of the abduction to the sentencing of Heinrich, who could not be tried for Wetterling’s death as part of a plea agreement and in exchange for Heinrich revealing where he buried the boy, in a farm grove near Paynesville. At times, the podcasts are

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expected to open this spring with short-term shelter beds for sexually exploited women 18 and over. It will provide longterm transitional housing, physical and emotional healing, education, life skills and job-seeking skills. The sex-trafficking of girls and women has become a widespread crime in Central Minnesota even though many think of it as a “big-city problem.” That is why Terlouw gives so many presentations – to inform people that sex-trafficking, also known as forced-prostitu-

quite critical of law enforcement for not connecting the dots about Heinrich’s behavior sooner in the case. Just nine months before Wetterling’s disappearance, Heinrich, a Paynesville resident at that time, was the main suspect in the abduction and sexual assault against a boy in Cold Spring. The nine podcasts, narrated by reporter Baran, are entitled The Crime, The Circle, The One Who Got Away, The Circus, Person of Interest, Stranger Danger, The Quiet Place, What’s Going On Down There? and The Truth. There are also many podcast updates and related news, including an interview with Wetterling’s parents, Jerry and Patty, about their reactions to

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the crime being solved after so many years. The following is an excerpt from that interview in a podcast update entitled Update: A Sentencing, A Demand, No Closure. Knowing details in the final minutes of her son’s life is hard on Patty Wetterling, but she wonders whether Heinrich someday might say more, reporter Baran says on the podcast. “I’m still struggling with a lot of this,” Patty Wetterling said, “but I am strengthened by so many good people doing amazingly good things to help out. So that’s what carries us and it will continue to help us grow out of this very dark place and keep fighting for the world that Jacob knew. I still believe that that’s worthy.”

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Friday, March 10, 2017

Council gives park shelter go-ahead by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com

A proposal to build a new shelter for Millstream Park faced some objection at a recent St. Joseph City Council meeting as to whether it should be a priority of the St. Joseph Park Board. The council authorized the bidding of the project and use of sales tax for the funding at its March 6 meeting despite opposition from a single councilmember, Bob Loso. (Councilmember Troy Goracke was absent from the meeting.) “I think the building is overkill myself, personally,” Loso told the council before voting against the project. The park board approved the building plans for the new shelter. The plans were forwarded to R.A. Morton Construction Managers of St. Cloud to review and estimate a construction cost, which includes a 10 percent contingency, according to city officials. The council had the chance to bid the heating/air-conditioning as an alternate if they desired, and they also had the option before the meeting’s conclusion to allow R.A. Morton to prepare the bid documents and manage the project. It would cost around $500,000 or so to build the shelter. “In the park board’s priorities, this is what they want to do?” Councilmember Dale Wick asked Matt Killam, who is a member of the St. Joseph Park Board. “It’s going to take a good chunk of the park board’s sales tax, so is

this their project for the next five years?” Building construction was estimated to be about $405,000, tables/chairs at $20,000, outside furniture at $2,000, demolition at $4,000, paving driveway/parking at $15,000, construction management at $30,000, surveillance at $5,000 and bid documents at $10,000. “We listed all the other costs that will mostly likely be incurred – furniture, fixtures and things like that,” City Administrator Judy Weyrens explained at the meeting. The park board spent more than a year evaluating Millstream Park, which is located north of Hwy. 75 and east of Hwy. 3 on the northwestern edge of St. Joseph’s city limits, and it reviewed the city’s needs and wants, according to the board’s members. “This is our top priority,” Killam told Wick on behalf of the park board before the council voted to authorize the bidding of the Millstream Park shelter project. “This is a 50-year-old building.” Shelter issues include pavers tipped toward the building so water does not drain properly; the fireplace does not vent properly, resulting in air quality issues; easy access into the building by rodents; cracks in the exterior blocks; and restrooms are not handicapped-accessible. “Basically, we believe the current shelter has outlived its useful life, and a replacement is necessary,” John Anderson, a member of the park board, had told the city council at its Aug. 22

meeting in which the park board presented a budget request to the council. “Some of the uses for that facility would be Nordic skiing, snow shoeing, Water Fest, Scout meetings, club meetings, special events, Winterfest, an Ice Bowl Disc Tournament and rental for family gatherings.... The park board believes if we build it, they will come.” Highlights of a proposed new shelter at Millstream Park include a large shelter to use year-round, kitchen and storage areas, a large sitting area with overhang, restroom facilities and the ability to use some areas while locking off others. “I don’t think you need a $600,000 park shelter down there,” Loso said. “I think you either look at some alternative building you can build, something a lot cheaper than that. It’s a lot of money for just a five-, six-months-out-of-the-year building. Also, there are a lot of other things that have been thrown on the back burner throughout the years.” Among other park-board projects that have been discussed for sales-tax funding include an aquatics center, with an estimated cost of $6.5 million, repurposing Colts Academy next to the new St. Joseph Government Center and developing a 95-acre East Park near the Sauk River. “There are a lot of projects that have been slated that should be done first,” Loso said. “This (park shelter) is something that just came up within the last year or two.”

photo by Frank Lee

Millstream Park is located north of CSAH 75 and east of CSAH 3 on the northwestern edge of St. Joseph’s city limits, and is the site of many proposed park projects – the most expensive of which is a new park shelter.

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Friday, March 10, 2017

Annual farm show celebrates 50 years by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com The Central Minnesota Farm Show at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud has hosted visitors for 50 years. This year’s event, held Feb. 28 through March 2, drew thousands of people. “This year’s Farm Show celebrated the 50th year of cultivating friends,” said Sheri Wegner, special-events coordinator. “The Central Minnesota Farm Show is the largest indoor farm show in the multi-state area, and we are proud to support and promote the agri-business in the area.” Visitors had a chance to view new models of machinery, visit with more than 200 vendors, view more than 390 booths of area businesses exhibits, register for prizes, attend seminars and more. “The Central Minnesota Farm Show is a free show because we want to encourage people to come and see the technological advances in agri-business and make the connection on how closely agriculture in our state directly affects our lives,” Wegner said. Some area businesses that had booths at the farm show included Stearns Electric, Powerhouse Outdoor Equipment, Cy Pfannenstein Music Service, Huls Bros. Trucking, Inc./Avon Lime Service division, Central Minnesota Credit Union, Minnesota Home Improvement Inc. and more. The Stearns Electric booth offered the chance to talk with its EnergyWise department about such topics as agricultural electrification, EnergyWise programs and efficiency rebates. Visitors could meet with billing department members to see how their SmartHub program can help customers manage their accounts, energy usage and bill. Stearns Electric partnered with East Central Energy to offer visit-

ing members a chance to register for a children’s John Deere Gator ride-on toy. Stearns Electric has been a part of the farm show for 18 years. “This is an opportunity to visit with a lot of members,” said Dave Gruenes, Stearns Electric Association’s corporate executive officer. “It is a good place for us to be.” He said it offers visitors a chance to discuss issues such as using energy wisely when building a new home or a new barn, using renewable energy and much more. Visitors who stopped at the Powerhouse Outdoor Equipment booth could view new selections of lawn mowers and more. Powerhouse has locations in St. Joseph and St. Cloud. Owner Vic Boeckmann has been coming to the show for six years. He said the foot traffic at the farm show was steady, and he had a chance to visit with a lot of people to discuss new options on the market such as the eXmark Radius lawn mower used by many larger-acre owners and beginning commercial cutters. Craig Bertram, who operates “Craig’s Lawn Service” of St. Joseph, discussed lawn mowers with Boeckmann. Bertram said he grew up on a farm by Spring Hill and tries to visit the farm show every year. Cyril “Cy” Pfannenstein discussed his popular musical compact discs with those who visited his “Cy Pfannenstein Music Ser-

vice” booth. His son, Kyle Pfannenstein, helped at the booth. Pfannenstein’s booth offered a variety of musical choices, including country, polka, gospel and more. This year the booth offered a larger selection of country choices, as well as selections of Irish singer Danny O’Donnell, a North Dakota band featuring Matt Hodek and more. Cy was a former band member who performed on the trumpet, concertina and drums in various bands for more than 35 years. Many attendees know him from the St. Joseph Meat Market where he manages the sausage department and which his brother, Harvey Pfannenstein, owns. Besides selling music, Cy also hosts a Sunday-morning radio show on KASM radio station in Albany. Cy said Kyle planned and organized the setup of the music for their booth. Kyle also operates Central Minnesota Party Bus of St. Joseph. Jim Fuchs and Lynell Sobania of Avon Lime Service, a division of Huls Bros. Trucking located on Collegeville Road in St. Joseph, said the business has been at the farm show for many years. Many visitors who are interested in ordering lime or trucking for hire, such as hauling granite for driveways and more, often stop at the booth to visit. Dale Job discussed agriculture lending options with visitors at the Central Minnesota Credit Union booth. Job usually works out of

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Craig Bertram of Craig’s Lawn Service (left) and Powerhouse Outdoor Equipment owner Vic Boeckmann discuss lawnmower options at the Powerhouse booth at the Central Minnesota Farm Show. the Cold Spring or Paynesville branches and has attended the farm show for 16 years. The Central Minnesota Farm Show is organized and coordinated by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce and is one of the largest in the Upper Midwest. Wegner said this year’s show attracted more than 3,500 visitors. KASM and WVAL radio stations and the Linder Farm Network broadcasted live from the show which offered a variety of exhibits, including tractors, skid loaders, trucks and more. Seminars offered at the event included “Carrying the Load: Is your equipment fit for the road?” and a “Market Outlook Seminar” on Tuesday, “Turning Precision Data into Profits” and a “Market Outlook Seminar” on Wednesday and “Planning Your Legacy” on Thursday.

Each year a portion of the proceeds from the farm show is dedicated to school scholarships. Students can apply for the scholarships, which are awarded based on merit and a stated intent to continue their education by studying some area of agriculture. In the past, the scholarships were awarded only to high-school seniors, but the scholarship program has been expanded to include trade school and college students as well. Since the program began in 1982, the Chamber has awarded more than 200 scholarships for a total of almost $75,000. The Farm Show Committee will award 10 $500 scholarships this year to high school and/or college students. For more information, visit the website, CentralMNFarmShow. com.

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