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Hospital to host Strides for Stroke
St. Cloud Hospital Stroke Center is joining other cities across Minnesota to increase community awareness and stomp out stroke at the Minnesota Stroke Association Strides for Stroke starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 CentraCare Circle. Tour a GoldCross ambulance, get a stroke risk screening and learn about other community resources. There will be many opportunities to support loved ones who have been affected by stroke by starting your own team, joining a team or making a donation. Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every four minutes someone dies of stroke. All money raised supports community-awareness events. For more information and to register, visit strokemn.org or call 763 553-0088.
Great River Arts seeks artists for juried show
Artists in all mediums from across Minnesota are being sought for the upcoming Juried Exhibition which will be on display during July and August in the Great River Arts Main Gallery, 122 SE First St., Little Falls. Entries must be original works not previously exhibited at Great River Arts. Submissions will be received electronically and by mail until midnight Monday, May 25. Visit greatart.org/juriedexhibition. Artists can submit up to three pieces for consideration at various fee levels. There will be two cash awards given to the jurors “Top Picks.” Gallery and gift shop hours are from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Special Olympics seeks volunteers
Camp Courage Summer Camps give children and adults with disabilities (developmental, physical and learning) the full camp experience! Bonfires, tubing, swimming, archery, zip lining, climbing rock walls, sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, and SO much more are all accessible for campers with ALL levels of ability. They want you to be a part of the fun! As a volunteer, you will be a new friend to campers, and will assist staff in providing the best care and most fun possible in order to make campers’ time at camp the best it can be. The four days you’ll spend at camp will change your life! For more information on this and other United Way volunteer opportunities, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on May 15 criers. For additional criers, visit www.thenewsleaders.com and click on Criers.
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Cody's parents, Lorraine Hipp and Ryan Nuckolls of St. Joseph, stand in front of 100+ motorcycles in St. Stephen, which were driven in support of Cody.
Ride for Cody brings community together by Logan Gruber operations@thenewleaders.com
Cody Nuckolls, St. Joseph, was killed in a hit-
and-run April 13. Cody was 5 years old. On May 9, Cody's family and friends along with the community gathered to-
gether for a memorial motorcycle fundraising ride to help Cody's family. The ride went from Stoney's Bar in Rockville, to Trappers Pub
and Grub in Farming, then to Shady's Bar and Grill in New Munich, to Countryside Saloon in St. Anna, and Ride • page 4
St. Joseph Area Dollars for Scholars awards 25 scholarships by Logan Gruber operations@thenewleaders.com
Dollars for Scholars scholarships of $250 each were awarded to 25 students for post-secondary education May 6 during an awards banquet at the St. Joseph Community Fire Hall. The awards presentation was conducted by four people who have been very instrumental in the success of the St. Joseph Area Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Program. They are: Margaret Evans, president; Doug Danielson, treasurer; Jane Litchy, board member; and, Carol Danielson,
board member. All funds for the scholarships, which total $6,250, were raised through contributions by area businesses and industry, through individual contributions and through an annual phone-a-thon. The recipients are as follows, in alphabetical order: Benjamin Alvord, son of Ann and Mike Alvord. He will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend St. John's University to study education. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon, dedicated to Michael Hazen, founder. Jennifer Barg, daughter of Janel and Jeff Barg. She graduated
from Apollo High School and attends St. Cloud State University studying elementary education. Scholarship sponsor: Pam's Auto. Justin Barg, son of Janel and Jeff Barg. He will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study engineering. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon. Nathan Bedel, son of LuAnn and Brian Bedel. He graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy and attends St. Cloud State University studying physical therapy. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Lions. Rachel Bedel, daughter of Lu-
Ann and Brian Bedel. She is home schooled and plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Morris to study education. Scholarship sponsor: Collegeville Community Credit Union. Calvin Birr, son of Joy and Leon Birr. He graduated from Apollo High School and attends Arizona State University studying engineering. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Lions. Emily Boysen, daughter of Terri and Gene Boysen. She will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. to study nursing. ScholarDollars • page 3
ASA students test gliders by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
Robin Kremer's All Saints Academy third-grade students have been busy studying the science of flight by designing and testing gliders. Students worked on the gliders through a series of five lessons, some of the lessons divided into several days. Kremer said it took about three weeks to complete the project. It was part of Project Lead the Way which is a STEM program ASA has been using this year. Through PLTW, kindergarten through high-school students learn through an activity-based, project-based and problem-based curriculum. They experience applying what they know, identifying problems, finding unique solutions and leading their own learning.
Materials used are provided through the PLTW program. Students explored various wing styles and horizontal stabilizers. Initially, they used the Aero App and were able to virtually fly gliders using different parts. After exploring the parts, students designed their gliders with parts they believed would fly the best. Students built the exact gliders which they had designed and tested them using a launch pad made with a three-ring binder and rubber bands. Kremer said they practiced launching their gliders on the cafeteria tables, measured the distance their gliders flew and recorded the data onto a chart. "I learned if you put paperclips on the front it flies better," Spencer Scholz said. "I liked the whole project." ASA • page 8
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Third-grade students Alexis Finken (left) and Gabriell Morris launch the glider they designed and built. They are testing ways to make the glider fly a greater distance.
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If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320-363-8250 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 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.
April 26 2:19 a.m. Minor consumption. 2nd Avenue NW/Minnesota Street W. An officer observed a 19-yearold male with a beverage container walking down the street. The officer stopped the male and questioned him as to whether alcohol was in the container. The male admitted to drinking earlier and being under the age of 21. The officer administered a preliminary breath test, with a result of .08 blood-alcohol level. The male was cited. 6:13 p.m. Driving complaint. Northland Drive/CR 75. A person observed a group of four motorcycles driving erratically and called the police. The group was stopped by an officer and the issue was explained to them. They were asked to not antagonize drivers, even if they think they aren’t doing anything wrong. April 27 1:54 a.m. Alarm. 4th Avenue NE. An alarm was set off at a local business. An employee was on scene, and everything was fine. 7:46 a.m. Dog at large. Dale Street E. A complaint was made regarding a black lab and a yellow lab wandering the area. Police checked the area several times without sighting the dogs. April 28 4:48 a.m. Found property. College Avenue N. A male approached a police officer, saying a bag was laying in a parking lot with something inside. The officer found the bag contained a very small amount of marijuana. The contents were flushed. 9:51 p.m. Stalled vehicle. CR 75/CR 133. A vehicle was found stalled in a turn lane. A towing company had already been contacted by the driver.
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April 29 8:49 a.m. Information. Jade Road. A parent slammed doors and yelled at staff while picking up a student. Staff were advised to call 911 if it happens again. 10:14 p.m. Agency assist. Jasmine Lane. Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies took a male into custody for domestic assault and interference with a 911 call. The male was cooperative. A St. Joseph police officer stood by for safety. April 30 6:57 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. 3rd Avenue NE. A male was reportedly in a vehicle parked in the road. He was discovered to be sleeping, and his license had been revoked. The male admitted to driving to the location. He was advised to find a valid driver. 8:43 a.m. Personal injury accident. CR 75 W./1st Avenue NW. An individual was driving east and attempted to turn north on 1st Avenue NW. Another driver was heading west on CR 75 in the left lane, and hit the first driver during their turn. Both parties refused medical assistance. May 1 7:46 a.m. Property damage accident. CR 75/CR 133. A driver cut in front of a second driver, causing the second driver to hit the brakes. A third driver then ran into the second driver, causing damage. 9:50 a.m. Theft. Minnesota Street W. An orange construction cone was taken from the end of a driveway, valued at $20. May 2 11:56 a.m. Open container. Old Hwy 52. An individual was observed by an officer getting out of his car with a beer can. The individual tried to hide the can in the rear of the car. The officer cited the man, and placed the can in evidence. 11:53 p.m. Found property. 1st Avenue NE. A St. Cloud man found two bikes on the Wobegon Trail, and brought them to police. The bikes were found to belong to a local college, and an employee picked them up later.
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Knights name DeVargas Knight of Year Vincent DeVargas was recently named 2015 Knight of the Year by St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus Countil 7057. DeVargas is a faithful member of St. Joseph Father Werner Council and daily lives out the Knights of Columbus tenets of unity, charity, fraternity and patriotism. He serves the community, church and his family with energy, dedication and passion, and gives generously of his time and talents. We are all proud of him and the Knights of Columbus are blessed to have had him as a member for eight years. DeVargas regularly attends meetings and offers good and workable suggestions to projects and challenges the council has. He works at the KC Breakfast serving coffee to those needing refills, always with a smile and his unique sense of humor. In the church, he has been a lector for several years. A college graduate, DeVargas started out as a teacher and then moved into the insurance industry where he continued to teach and train. He has a zest for learning and sharing that with others. Joining the Knights of Columbus in 2007 he was selected to be Grand Knight his second year of membership, an office he held for two years. In this position he reached out to young and old, becoming a mentor to many. DeVargas was on the Parent Guild of his children’s grade school and held the position of president during that time. In addition he worked with the Boy Scouts Troop assisting with the young boys in the program. He and his wife Diane were a team couple for WorldWide Marriage Encounter sharing themselves with couples desiring to enrich their relationship and Sacrament of Matrimony. In California, DeVargas served as the chair of the Parish Family Life Committee for seven years.. As a young man, he participated in the walk from Delano, Calif. to Sacramento led by Cesar Chavez in support of immigrant farm workers. In his insurance days, he worked to provide insurance to the immigrant work-
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Vince DeVargas (left) receives the award for 2015 Knight of the Year from the St. Joseph Father Werner Council Knights of Columbus. ers and their families. DeVargas also worked with the Hispanic community in California through state advocacy programs receiving a Certificate of Recognition from Orange County Board of Supervisors for his dedication to the Latino Community. DeVargas’ strength in analysis, problem solving and mediation led him to the political arena where he worked for years for better laws and protection of citizens. He served as president of the Orange County State Insurance Association and made annual trips to Washington, D.C. in that capacity for more than 10 years. He worked with the governor of California and served as a delegate to the political convention for the Republican Party. Vince served on the Board of Supervisors of Orange County on the Economic Development Strategy as vice chairman and later was appointed to the Orange County Human Relations Commission where he served for six years as a commissioner with one of his last years as vice chair. DeVargas’ experiences in the community led him to serve five years on the Diocesan Peace and Justice Task Force, which was responsible for creating programs for housing, immigration voting, parish social ministry and local government budgets. During his time on the task force a program on immigration reforms was researched and written and presented to the Bishop and priests of the Diocese of Orange. The report was well received by all and introduced to them the
problems facing the immigrants and our country. DeVargas met a young woman, a victim of an attempted murder who had started an organization called Crime Survivors, which advocated for assistance for victims of crimes. He was president of this organization for three of the eight years he was involved and worked diligently for laws to offer victims fairness, compassion and dignity while maintaining their primary focus of bringing criminals to justice. DeVargas is a good friend also. He became a fill-in caregiver for his friend who was legally blind taking him to the Braille Institute and other places during the day giving respite to his friend’s wife. On the walls of DeVargas’ study are pictures of him with national statesmen including Henry Kissinger. His friend Gaddhi Vasquez was appointed to head the Peace Corps under President George W. Bush and told DeVargas his greatest honor of his appointment was his ability to do “good;” DeVargas has done that regularly during his life. DeVargas is an ordinary man with a heart of compassion for his fellow man and a great love of God. He has been a faithful, loving husband and a great father to his four sons and loves to teach his grandchildren as he did his children. It’s important for DeVargas to be an active member of his church. He began lecturing in California and continues that in the Church of St. Joseph. He loves the bible and has studied it since childhood.
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Some students who received Dollars for Scholars scholarships are (front row, from left to right): Jennifer Barg, Emily Boysen, Carmen Ebel, Clare Pfannenstein and Rachel Bedel; and (back The 2015 Knights of Columbus Family of the Year is Amber row) Jonathon Maleska, Ben Alvord, Justin Barg, Scott Fisher and Nathan Bedel. (left) and Allie; and (back row) Mark and Lisa Hilsgen. Sabrina Keller, daughter of a-thon. Jenna and Mark Keller. She gradBreanna LaRue, daughter of uated from Apollo High School Rochelle LaRue. She graduated and attends St. Cloud State Uni- from Apollo High School and atfrom front page versity studying nursing. Scholar- tends Mankato State University ship sponsor: Drs. Styles, Cotton studying psychology. Scholarship The Mark and Lisa Hilsgen born, identical twins weighing ship sponsor: St. Joseph Lions. sponsor: Dollars for Scholars family, along with daughters only 2 pounds when born, they Matt Danielson, son of Carol and Milbert. Courtney Kostreba, daughter phone-a-thon. Amber and Allie, were recently have included them in everything and Doug Danielson. He graduBeau Maciej, son of Kim and named 2015 Family of the Year we do. Mark said the birth and ated from Apollo High School of Annette and Mike Kostreba. by the St. Joseph Knights of recovery of the girls was a true and attends the University of She graduated from Holdingford Al Maciej. He graduated from Columbus Father Werner Coun- miracle. A few years ago, Mark Minnesota-Duluth studying mar- High School and attends St. Cath- Holdingford High School and atcil. The family exemplifies the had a heart attack in church and keting. Scholarship sponsor: St. erine's University studying histo- tends St. Cloud Technical and ry. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars Community College studying value of responsible Christian several people thankfully came Joseph Jaycees. electronics. Scholarship sponsor: living through service to the to the rescue and helped Mark Carmen Ebel, daughter of for Scholars phone-a-thon. Abbi Kremers, daughter of St. Joseph Firefighters. church and community, and is on his way to recovery. Mark Nancy and Tim Ebel. She will Jonathon Maleska, son of respected by many. They gener- stated: “the church has helped graduate from Cathedral High Krista and Keith Kremers. She ously serve each other and oth- us through several tough times School and plans to attend the graduated from St. John's Pre- Jackie and Jim Maleska. He will ers with love that extends out so it’s natural for us to help at University of Minnesota-Twin paratory School and attends the graduate from Cathedral High to their church and the greater the church when we can.” Cities to study biology. Scholar- College of St. Benedict studying School and plans to attend the community. Mark has been a Mark and Lisa, Amber and ship sponsor: Sunset Manufac- accounting. Scholarship sponsor: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study engineering. ScholarSentry Bank. member of the Father Werner Allie deserve this distinction be- turing. Alli Kremers, daughter of Kris- ship sponsor: The Newsleaders. Council for two years. Scott Fisher, son of Michelle cause of their selfless service to Rylee Medelberg, daughter of Mark and Lisa and their others. This honor is bestowed and Don Fisher. He will gradu- ta and Keith Kremers. She graduchildren have worked tirelessly on them because of the manner ate from Rocori High School and ated from St. John's Preparatory Kay and Eric Medelberg. She will in the church and community they support the church, the plans to attend Concordia Col- School and attends Johnson and graduate from Cathedral High helping out where they were Knights of Columbus and the lege-Moorhead to study biology. Wales University in Charlotte, School and plans to attend the needed without reservation. community showing others the Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for N.C. studying culinary arts. College of St. Benedict to study Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph business and economics. ScholThey all work at the 4th of July value of generous stewardship of Scholars phone-a-thon. arship sponsor: Collegeville Comworking in stand with pep and time, talent and treasure. They Kendra Johnsen, daughter Jaycees. Mariah Kresky, daughter of munity Credit Union. vigor and setting up the stands. demonstrate in many ways how of Ann Johnsen. She graduated Logan Mehr, son of Michelle Lisa, Amber and Allie help with the Catholic church, through its from Holdingford High School Brenda and Joe Kresky. She the parish’s religious education people, serves others in need. and attends Moorhead (Minn.) graduated from Cathedral High and Dave Mehr. He graduated program and the whole family We as a council applaud their State University studying Eng- School and attends North Dakota from Cathedral High School and helps at the summer Vacation strong and unwavering support lish and journalism. Scholarship State University-Fargo studying attends the University of MinneBible School. Amber and Allie of Catholic values. sponsor: Dollars for Scholars psychology. Scholarship spon- sota-Duluth studying music and sor: Dollars for Scholars phoneare in Girl Scouts and Lisa and phone-a-thon. Dollars • page 8 Mark help with troop events. In the community, where NOW HIRING they are well known for their openness to helping give assis** Direct Support Staff ** tance when they are able. The Sauk Rapids Area girls help the funeral committee of the Parish set up for funeral Full- & Part-time Day, Evening & Weekend Openings meals and were part of the asHeld at: American Legion, St. Joseph sistants at Bishop Kettlers’ inResponsibilities: assist persons served with activities of daily Saturday, May 30 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. stallation. Mark is the assistant living, medication administration and community integration. coach for the girls fast-pitch $8 - adults $5 - kids (5-10 years) 4 & under free softball team and we can be asRequirements: a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving Served with and without hamburger. Includes salad and toast. sured Lisa is cheering the team record, H.S. Diploma or G.E.D., 18 years of age or older, to victory. background clearance, computer literacy, and effective In the council, the famcommunication skills in English. ily helps with energy at the Cedar Street Salon & Spa Knights of Columbus breakfasts Dungarvin offers scheduled raises, a $1,000 retention bonus, and the Knights of Columbus benefits at 30 hours/week and a career ladder. burger sales. Since Mark and Lisa have Apply online to requisition #15-0246 been married, they have dediat www.dungarvin.com! Business Hours: Monday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 320-363-0200 cated themselves to assisting Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. others in the community if they Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. had the ability and most often EEO/AA 235 E. Cedar St. • St. Joseph • www.cedarstreetsalonandspa.com they did. After their girls were contributed photo
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One of the highlights at the last stop of the Ride for Cody was the several stunts performed by SquidWheelies Mo- (From left to right) Joe Hammes of Richmond, Wayne Volkers torcycle Stunt Team member Jason Larson of Sauk Rapids. of St. Joseph, Randy Nuckolls (Cody's grandfather) of St. Cloud, Steve Vonwahlde of Pearl Lake and Kim Orth of St. Cloud enjoy a beverage at the last stop at the Ride for Cody event at Trobec's Bar and Grill in St. Stephen.
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Laura and Justin Hill of Sartell, close friends of Cody's parents, came out to show their support at the Ride for Cody event. Laura created the Go Fund Me page to benefit Cody's family.
Ride from front page finally ending at Trobec's Bar and Grill in St. Stephen. Cody's favorite color is red, so many wore red to show support and love for Cody. According to a Facebook post from one of the ride's organizers, a total of 210 people participated, including 137 motorcycles and 20 (From left to right) Mike and Jason Fischer, both of Rockville, or more cars. They were able and Jim Chaney of St. Joseph, were among the 137 motorcyclists who came out to support the Ride for Cody event May 9. to raise a total of $4,767.
Looking for a mellow cuddle bug? Meet Lilly, a spayed and declawed 6-year-old cat who originally came to the shelter due to her people moving. She was adopted and returned three days later because someone in the home was allergic to cats. Hopefully Lilly’s third home will be the charm. In the past she’s been around other cats as well as children. Lilly likes to keep tabs on your whereabouts and will often sleep at the foot of the bed by your feet. She qualifies for the Name-Your-Own-Price promotion and her fee would be waived for seniors, veterans and members of the military. “Helping one animal won’t change the world … but it will change the world for that one animal!” Dogs - 7 Puppies - 5
Cats - 28 Fish - 2
Kittens - 4 Rabbits - 5
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Stearns County Highway Department, as part of its vegetation management program, will schedule some roadside vegetation work during May along all Stearns County highways. The unwanted brush and noxious weeds will be cut and/or treated with herbicide. All property
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duces driver reaction time to crossing wildlife. Brush presents maintenance problems by retaining water along the roadbed, obstructing ditches and damaging equipment. If you have any questions, please contact the Stearns County Highway Department at 320-255-6180.
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Contardo using new laser technology by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
Longtime area dentist Dr. Michael Contardo is using new laser technology in his practice, daring to be the first in Contardo Minnesota to use this specific laser treatment. In 2011, Contardo became certified in laser dentistry and began using a laser for soft-tissue work. Last year, he researched and invested more than $85,000 in the Solea laser system which also works on hard tissues. He is now using that new technology. Contardo said this is the first carbon-dioxide laser system cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for use on hard and soft tissues and is effective with both tooth structures and gum tissues. He is so excited and confident about this new technology, he has renamed his practice "Laser Dentistry." "This all kind of came about because the soft-tissue and hardtissue laser became available," Contardo said. "I thought this really made sense, and if it really is true, this is a big deal. So once I researched it and got to the point this would be something I would want to do, then the question came down to how do I want to present this to my patients? Do I want to offer this as sort of a sideline or really kind of create what an amazing change in dentistry this is providing? The op-
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portunity is to have patients have this experience and promote it." The Solea laser tool looks similar to a traditional drill tool and is hand-controlled by Contardo. A computer-monitoring system applies the most effective laser pattern to the area of the mouth he is working on. While working with the laser, Contardo wears high-magnification glasses. Contardo explained the dental laser is made to vaporize tissues. When using the laser, he shines the laser beam on a tooth for a short period of time, using a low-power level that anesthetizes the fibers that go into the nerve system so it creates a very unique analgesia that numbs that tooth up at that point but does not numb the whole side of the face as the use of Novocain would. It is very specific tooth by tooth. Once the tooth is anesthetized, Contardo can turn the power up enough to a point where it will vaporize tooth enamel and he can then prepare a tooth at about the same speed as if he were using a traditional drill. After that, the filling is prepared traditionally. He still uses
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the drill to shape and polish the filling but not for the primary removal of the decay. Because the laser beam is one-fourth of a millimeter as compared to his smallest drill-bit size of one millimeter, he is able to create a smaller cavity preparation for a filling, allowing him to preserve more of the tooth. He is able to prepare teeth for crowns without using any anesthesia. For patients on blood thinners, the laser allows him to have tissue management at relatively bloodless sites. Contardo says benefits of using the laser instead of the drill include that the patient can be pain-free while having a tooth filled and doesn't need to wait for Novocain to numb the mouth and stay numb after the tooth is filled. When filling teeth, Contardo can preserve more of the tooth because the laser is more precise than the traditional drill. After a tooth is filled, the patient can feel how high the filling is as soon as Contardo does and that helps with post-filling shaping. Because Contardo doesn't need Laser • page 8
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Our View Killer tornadoes happen so be prepared The recent outbreak of multiple tornadoes throughout the nation should remind us, once again, just how destructive and deadly such storms can be. We who live in Minnesota can become a bit apathetic about those terrible storms because we tend to think the worst of them only happens in places like Texas and Oklahoma. But we should remember Minnesota, too, can be struck by killer tornadoes. We are not immune to nature’s fury. Many people do not know the worst tornado in Minnesota history literally wiped out Sauk Rapids on April 14, 1886. The F4 twister started in St. Cloud at about 4 p.m., moved to Sauk Rapids, then north to Rice and Pierz. It killed 72 people, injured 200 and even killed seven members of a wedding party, including the groom, in Rice. It destroyed the Sauk Rapids courthouse and just about every business in that city. The photos of that devastation are still terrifying to see. There have been hundreds of tornadoes in Minnesota since that terrible twister, causing fatalities here and there, and such a monster storm could easily happen again in Minnesota – anywhere in the state. That is why we should always be prepared. Here are some safety tips to remember: Always monitor the news if the weather turns nasty and stay close to home if possible. And remember, violent wind storms can be just as dangerous as tornadoes because of flying debris. Practice tornado drills with family members, making sure all know where to go into the safest place in the house (the interior of a basement) or in a nearby tornado shelter. Make sure all family members understand the dangers of tornadic storms and the signs to look for: sudden changes in air pressure; dark, often green-tinged clouds, hail, a funnel-shaped cloud. Once in a shelter, cover your head with hands and arms. If possible, use a mattress or furniture piece to ward off falling or flying debris. Wearing a helmet is also a good idea if they can be accessed quickly enough. Always remember two important terms as announced via media: a tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadic formations, and all people should make immediate plans for safety, just in case; a tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted in the area, with imminent danger to life. People should take shelter immediately and monitor the news if possible in their safe place. If a tornado did strike, be very careful when emerging from your shelter. Beware of downed power lines, splintered debris and weakened trees that may still fall over. Wait for emergency crews to say the coast is clear. Let us hope we never have to face the terrible dangers of a tornado. However, if we ever must, let’s be sure we are prepared.
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Opinion Will we all turn into iPhone rhinos? For awhile, I could swear I was in church. Early last Saturday morning, I was sitting in an audience in Ritchie Auditorium at St. Cloud State University. I was there to see my niece receive her master’s degree. Before the ceremony began, all around me there were so many heads bowed, everyone looking solemn, as if in silent prayer. They weren’t praying. They were absorbed in iPhones, their fingers flickering away, their minds not on the here and now but in cyber space. If this isn’t some kind of mass addiction, I was thinking, what is? I could almost see rhinoceros horn-buds on their foreheads. I chuckled. But then again, I decided it’s probably as good a way as any to kill time. Still, I felt relieved to see people who were not attached to iPhones, old-time people conversing pleasantly with one another, cracking jokes, having a good time, like pre-tech people used to do. Later, that same night, I attended the Sauk Rapids-Rice Prom where I saw the same thing: long rows of people, sitting waiting for the show to begin, many of them with heads bowed reverently, feeding their cell-phone habits. How many of those people, I worried, fiddle with their i-phones when they’re driving? A scary thought. Again, the rhinoceros images came to mind. Earlier, while waiting in a long line to get into the prom show, I saw a
Dennis Dalman Editor woman plug her iPhone into a plugin on a wall in the hallway. She stood there as if tethered to a lifeline. Next to her was a woman who was showing her something on her own phone. Rhinos at a watering hole. Yes, I know, I know, I’m just an old fuddy-duddy bucking this brave new world of techno marvels. Some young upstarts assure me I’d have an iPhone or iTablet or iThis or iThat, too, just like “everybody else,” if I could only figure out how to use them. Well, I beg to differ. My daily work on my computer is as “cyber” as I care to get, thank you. I have absolutely no desire to “portabalize” my computer so I can carry it around with me and fiddle with it in the form of an iPhone. I have better things to do. I do, however, carry a plain old cell phone but only in case of a serious emergency while driving – and I do mean serious. I have yet to make a social-gab call on it. That’s what my at-home land-line phone is for. So, as the young ‘uns tell me, I guess I’m just a stubborn old goat. “Goll, Denny, get with it!” young relatives tell me. “Like, join the new
century, why dontcha!” I do get a bit alarmed when I see people my age (the geezer class) sporting iPhones and other electro doo-dads. They’re the very ones who used to scoff – just a year or so ago – at all the foolish, unnecessary gizmos young people are so crazy about. “It’s all a fad,” they used to say. “It’ll pass.” Old hypocrites. Here they are now, sitting in clinic waiting rooms, fiddling with their i-Phones, gray heads bowed to the little phone gods. I keep thinking of Berenger, the lead character in a “Theater of the Absurd” play called Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco. In a little French town, a few people turn into rhinos. Everybody is appalled, but then one by one they all willingly morph into rhinos themselves. Not Berenger. In the last scene he’s trying to keep the infectious “rhinoceritis” at bay as he bellows in desperation, “I’m not capitulating!” Ionecso’s play is a comic send-up of mass conformity. Every time I see so many people in an audience bowed toward iPhones, I chuckle because I think of that play, and I visualize rhino horns growing out of their heads, and then I almost want to bellow, like Berenger, “I’m not capitulating!” Yes, young friends, old comrades, I realize this is the 21st Century, but I don’t want to catch “cellphonitis.” Not just yet, anyway.
Letter to editor
May is Poppy Month: thanks St. Joseph Elaine Vogel, Poppy Chairman, American Legion Auxiliary I have been the American Legion “Poppy Lady” for 17 years.
The first year I received 10 contributions. This year it was 112! Can you imagine? This note is really to thank all the wonderful businesses who have supported us these many years and to those who have
joined the last year or two. Your welcoming attitude when I come to ‘pester’ you is a real joy for me. Again, a million thanks!
Score: Texas two, Isis zero It appears ISIS has claimed credit for the very amateurish terrorist attack in Texas. What they are saying is they sent these two morons out in the great state of Texas with the intention of a mass killing. They fell a bit short. They were able, with all their arms and body armor, to barely wound one security officer before an off-duty traffic cop with only his service revolver, mowed them down and hastened their introduction to their 72 virgins. This is what is meant by the phrase “Don’t mess with Texas.” The event, which drew the ire of the terrorists, was evidently a contest to draw cartoons of the prophet Mohammed. The radical Islamist terrorists don’t take too kindly to that sort of activity. You see, that is an expression of free speech and radical Muslims hate free speech. Their response is of course to kill everyone who practices it. Well, it didn’t work out too well for them. All they succeeded in doing was to alert all police agencies in this country to be especially aware when freespeech events occur. Oh, and dying horrible deaths at the hand of a traffic cop. So, exactly what was accomplished by the “free speech” event that seemingly caused this would-be attack? I am a diehard advocate of free speech. I also understand freedom is sometimes messy. Freedom means allowing someone to say things that are repugnant to
Ron Scarbro Guest Writer you. But was this event really necessary? Did they have the right to have the event? Absolutely. Was it smart? Probably not. Picking at scabs is rarely smart. One good result, though, is two morons have been eliminated from the gene pool and no further concern needs to be shown for them. Eventually people that stupid meet with a bad end. The question is was the event intended to create the very reaction it did? Personally, I don’t see the need to upset anyone especially because of their religion. That having been said, I also don’t see any need to change our lifestyle in an effort not to offend anyone else or their religion. In America you have the right to be as obnoxious as you wish. You can make a complete fool of yourself as long as you aren’t blocking traffic or interfering with normal commerce. If drawing silly pictures is what you like to do, then by all means the law allows you to draw those pictures. If those pictures are offensive to a particular group of people, they will just have
to suck it up. We don’t practice Sharia law here and we never will. And if these two wannabe terrorists are the best ISIS can do, they better stay away from here. If living in a free society is too tough for any group, regardless of their doctrine, there is a boat leaving every day. Don’t let the door hit you in the rear on your way out. Now just a brief word to the serially offended. No one can offend you without your permission. I personally could be offended on a daily basis but I don’t care. I live with it because someone’s opinion of me is none of my business. It’s possible in my writings someone may take exception to something I have said. They have every right by our laws to sit down and write their own opinions. And now this word to radical terrorists and wannabe terrorists. Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight. Not just in Texas but anywhere in this great country. It isn’t going to end well for you.
Scarbro is retired and spends most of his free time with his grandchildren having moved from Sartell to St. Simons Island, Ga.. Writing and commenting on the news of the day is a pastime. Visit his weekly blog at ronscarbro.blogspot.com for more commentary.
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Friday, May 15 St. Joseph city-wide garage sale, facebook.com/StJosephJayceesMN. cityofstjoseph.com. Pillow cleaning and perennial plant sale, 7 a.m.-3 p.m, St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 4th Ave. NE, St. Joseph. 363-8825. Burger and brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 1st Ave. NW, St. Joseph. St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6:30 p.m., near the Wobegon Trail Center, C.R. 2. St. Joseph Area Historical Society open, 4-7 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 1st Ave NW. stjosephhistoricalmn.org. St. Cloud Singles Club Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion, 17 2nd Ave. S., Waite Park. 320-3394533. stcloudsingles.net. Saturday, May 16 St. Joseph city-wide garage sale, facebook.com/StJosephJayceesMN. cityofstjoseph.com. Spring Birding Day, 5:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Arboretum, St. John’s Abbey, 2900 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville. csbsju.edu/outdooru. Minnesota Stroke Association Strides for Stroke, 9 a.m., CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St. Cloud. strokemn.org. 763553-0088. St. Cloud State Community Garden planting, 9 a.m., corner of 5th Ave. S. and 5th St. S., St. Cloud. stcloudstate.edu/communitygarden. Free airplane rides for kids, ages
8-17, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Cloud Regional Airport, 1542 45th Ave SE, St Cloud. youngeagles.org. 763-516-2510. Burger and brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 1st Ave. NW, St. Joseph. 55+ Driver Improvement program (four-hour refresher course), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Miller Auto Plaza community room, 2930 2nd St. S, St. Cloud. 1-888-234-1294. Optional online courses: mnsafetycenter.org. St. John’s Bible pages on display, now through mid-December, noon4 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Hill Museum and Monastic Library, St. John’s University, 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville. 320-363-3351. 320-363-3514. As it is Above; It is Below, Native Skywatchers art workshop, registration required, 1-4 p.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. 320-253-8424. stearns-museum.org/pages/native-skywatchers. Monday, May 18 Blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Celebration Lutheran Church, 1500 Pinecone Road N, Sartell. 1-800-733-2767. redcrossblood.org. Market Monday, 3-6:30 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. marketmonday.org. St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., council chambers, City Hall, 25 College Ave. N., St. Joseph. 320-3637201. cityofstjoseph.com. St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W, Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Tuesday, May 19 5th Annual VA 2K “Walk and Roll,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m., walking path/ building 96, St. Cloud VA Medi-
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from front page "I learned about the four forces of flight," Livi Kremer said. "The body of the glider is called a fuselage. My favorite part was launching the gliders." "I learned if you pull back really far, the glider will go really far when you launch it," Kylie Smith said. "My favorite part was building the gliders." "I learned how the four forces contributed photo of flight help airplanes fly," So- ASA student Cole Young meaphia Botz said. "My favorite part sures the distance his glider of the project was testing what flew during its test flight. made the gliders fly better and recording it." ting more weight in this posiEach glider performed three tion helped create more thrust," test flights. Students made mod- Kremer said. "When the weight ifications on the gliders to see if was put in the back it created they could get them to fly great- more drag." er distances. One of the modiKremer said students learned fications used included adding motion is created when forces weight with paperclips to vari- are unbalanced and also learned ous parts of the glider. about the forces of flight such "I expected students to make as thrust, drag, weight/gravity at least three modifications," and lift. Kremer said, "but most students "The third-graders were moexplored more." tivated and engaged during the Students discovered when hands-on project," Kremer said. they added more weight on the "There were able to apply the tip of the glider, it went farther. step-by-step design process to "They determined that put- solve a problem."
Scholars from page 3 music education. Scholarship sponsor: Boulder Ridge Luxury Apartments/Mark Lambert. Tyler Meyer, son of Jennie and Mike Meyer. He graduated from Cathedral High School and attends St. John's University studying engineering. Scholarship sponsor: Iver Linneman/ American Legion of St. Joseph/ Knights of Columbus. Clare Pfannenstein, daughter of Joan and Patrick Pfannenstein. She will graduate from St. John's Preparatory School, and plans to attend the College of St. Benedict to study biology. Scholarship sponsor: Steve Schirber.
Theresa Schneider, daughter of JoAnn and Kurt Schneider. She graduated from Cathedral High School and attends the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities studying biology. Scholarship sponsor: Thomas Newton/CentraCare. Amanda Walz, daughter of Nancy and Steve Walz. She graduated from Apollo High School and attends the University of Minnesota-Morris studying biology. Scholarship sponsor: Dr. Michael Contardo of Laser Dentistry. Amelia Walz, daughter of Nancy and Steve Walz. She graduated from Apollo High School and attends the University of Minnesota-Morris studying psychology. Scholarship sponsor: Pam's Auto.
Master gardeners host garden fair May 16 The annual Plant Sale and Garden Fair, sponsored by Stearns County Master Gardeners, will be held from 8:30-
11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 at the Riverside Park Shelter, 1725 Kilian Blvd. SE, St. Cloud.
to charge for anesthesia and saves time by doing more procedures in a shorter amount of time, he has not increased his fees for using the laser technology. Although he is not able to do so yet, he anticipates laser toothextraction techniques will be developed in the future. So far, between 200-300 patients have tried the laser technology with Contardo. The laser is less invasive with no vibration, little noise or discomfort and is not as scary for children and adults who might have a fear of going to the dentist. Contardo doesn't feel there are dangers with using the laser if good safety protocol such as wearing laser-protective eyewear and other procedures are followed. A good technique of holding the laser carefully and making sure you stay in the specific area where you are trying to work is also important. Contardo feels laser is worth the experience. If patients have a cavity or need fillings done and have any hesitation of getting numbed, or if they don't like the sound of the drill, he said it is definitely worth experiencing the laser method. "I really do think this is going to be the way of dentistry in the next three to five years," he said. He believes it will take a little bit of a learning curve for dentists to get on board with lasers, because the technology is such that it's a little bit foreign. Contardo compares it to the time period when dentists first began using higher speed drills in the office. He believes there should be more specific regulations for using dental lasers and would be interested in helping to develop those. Contardo is certified in five different types of lasers. "It doesn't take a lot to learn, but it takes a deliberate effort to get out and understand basic laser science and physics and
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Dr. Michael Contardo and his assistant, Sondra Szfrankski, use new laser technology to work on a patient. Contardo has used the new laser technology on 200-300 patients. contributed photo Dr. Michael then know the differences between the different types of lasers and tissue interaction," Contardo said. There are few other dentists currently using Solea laser technology. Those he is aware of include one in Sioux Falls, S.D. and possibly one in Iowa and one in Wisconsin. Contardo said he is surprised he is the first and only dentist using this in Minnesota. Currently, he is receiving inquiries from throughout the state about the laser system. "I'm excited about sharing this technology," Contardo said. "I think this is a good thing, and I have had a phenomenal response of people inquiring from a long way away. It's really fun because it's the opportunity to help people experience this." Contardo, 62, said he has had real joy in practicing his dentistry and has found it to be a great career. He looks forward to practicing for the next 10 years, but would like to bring someone new on board in the next five years. Contardo is looking for someone that would be a good fit for his patients. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and Contardo, a 15-years-plus survivor of stage
IV oral cancer, which had metastasized into his neck, encourages regular cancer screenings. He recently gave free oral exams with both a regular light and using a Velscope that allows him to see diseases not visible with a regular overhead light, at this spring’s St. Joseph Community Showcase at Kennedy Community School. Contardo graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1978, was in group practice from 1978-88 and opened his clinic in St. Joseph in 1989. He has been married to Marilynn Olsen for 36 years. They have two sons, two daughters and six grandchildren. Contardo employs three fulltime staff, including his receptionist/business manager Darlene Rosten; assistant Sondra Szfrankski; and hygienist Hatie Fleming. All have worked for him between five and 25 years. "My staff is great," Contardo said. "I have a wonderful staff and have no good reason not to keep practicing. I'm thankful and grateful for being able to do this." Laser Dentistry is located at 26 2nd Ave. N.W. in St. Joseph. For more information, call 320363-4468 or visit the website at laserdentistrymn.com.
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