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Senior Connection to host SHS Speech Team

The Sartell Senior Connection will host the Sartell High School Speech Team at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 in the District Service Center, 212 Third Ave. N., Sartell. Speech team members will perform their contest speeches including everything from drama to comedy. This is always a great presentation you won’t want to miss. Refreshments served.

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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Artifacts seek museum, Fibranz second in school history to win state title rather than Wenker home by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com

Kaye Wenker has long been interested in Sartell history – so much so that her home has become a virtual museum with artifacts stored upstairs, downstairs, in her garage and in one cubbyhole or another. She’s not entirely happy about it, though. Feeling a bit like a reluctant museum curator, she would like to find a new “home” for those objects, so they could be preserved for the future and so everyone could enjoy them. “I was always hoping when they built a community center, they’d have a room in it for historical artifacts,” Wenker said, her voice trailing off in disappointment. Much smaller cities, such as Holdingford and St. Joseph, have places to store historical artifacts, she noted. “Why not Sartell?” Wenker asked rhetorically. “There should be something in the community center or at city hall. Some place. Any place.” Wenker • page 11

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Sophomore Cole Fibranz won state champion in the 220-pound class this past weekend. For additional information and photo, see page 2.

Sabre swimmers take fourth at state by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com

The Sartell Sabre Blue took fourth place, Class A, in the state high-school swim-dive meet March 4 at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center in Minneapolis. Sabres’ swimmer Mitchell Dockendorf was a stand-out at the meet, taking second in the 200 individual relay (1:55:84), fourth in the 100 backstroke (00:52:73) and was also a member of two relay teams that finished among

the top six. The Sabres diving-and-swimming team went to the state meet after an undefeated season, Dockendorf a conference championship and a section championship. Sartell’s total points in the finals were 152. At the state meet, the Class A winning team was Breck-Blake, 349; second was St. Thomas

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time shaving 0.3 second off the record. The 400 freestyle relay team took sixth with a time of 3:16:30. Its members were Dockendorf, Mack Sathre, Isaac Stark and Garrit Vonsurksum. In the 100 backstroke competition, Dockendorf broke his own school-best mark with a time of 00:52:73. Sathre came in sixth in the 200 freestyle rally with a time of 1:59:30. Sathre and Dockendorf earned All-State honors at the meet.

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

March is Food Share Month

March is Food Share Month in Minnesota where donations are matched during the month. Many area families are using local food shelves more than ever before. Consider leveraging the match by running a food drive within your work place, church or service club and donate to your local food shelf, Catholic Charities Emergency Services at 320-229-4560; C.R.O.S.S. Center of Benton County at 320-9687012; or The Salvation Army at 320252-4552. For more information on this and other United Way volunteer opportunities, visit thenewsleaders. com and clcik on March 10 Criers.

Ac a d e my, 288; Orono, 193; followed by Winona, Mankato West, Alexandria and Mankato East. Sathre The Sabres took fourth in the 200 medley relay (members Dockendorf, Brannon Bjork, Isaac Stark, Dylan Plemel), with a time of 1:37:21. In both days of the meet, that team set school records for that event, their best

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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.”

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 walk-through 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

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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 Forever • page 9

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Wrestling team state qualifiers

Nick and Anna Gruber, Sartell, announce the birth of their daughter, Ayleigh Bryn, a 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in St. Cloud Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and measured 19.5 inches. She joins brothers Jayce, 6, and Colsyn, 1. Grandparents are Cindy and Tom Gruhlke, Dassel, Minn., and Char and Dan Gruber, Pierz, Minn.

St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health opens Sartell location The St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health Clinic recently opened its Sartell location at 166 19th St. S., Ste 201. The clinic serves children and adults in need of individual, family and group therapy including depression, anxiety, as well as treatment for trauma, domestic violence, behavioral problems and ADHD. In addition to these services, it also

is the only clinic in the state to offer “warm handoffs” from the neighboring Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center. The Child Advocacy Center, a community partnership which opened in October, serves children when there is a concern of child abuse. Patients are encouraged to talk with their primary care provider or call 320656-7047 for an appointment.

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Sartell qualifying wrestlers include the following: (from left to right) Tyler Snoberger, Jackson Penk, Cole Fibranz, Head Coach Cody Olson, Patrick Hesse and Rylee Molitor. Sartell finished ninth overall in the Class AAA Individual State Tournament held March 3 and 4 in St. Paul. Three wrestlers placed. Sophomore Cole Fibranz won the 220-pound state championship. He is the second

wrestler in school history to win a state title. Sophomore Jackson Penk finished third in the tournament at 113 pounds. Senior Rylee Molitor finished fourth in the state tournament at 126 pounds. He also became Sartell’s

all-time career wins leader with 167 wins. Junior Patrick Hesse finished the tournament going 1-2 at 106 pounds. Senior Tyler Snoberger lost his first-round match and was knocked out of the tournament at 182 pounds.

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David J. Guggenberger, 89 Sartell Jan. 18, 1928 - March 6, 2017

David J. Guggenberger, 89, of Sartell died March 6 at his residence. His funeral was held March 9 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. The Rev. Timothy Baltes officiated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Arrangements were entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. David Joseph Guggenberger was born Jan. 18, 1928 in Richmond to George J. and Elizabeth (Hartig) Guggenberger. He served his country in the U.S.

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Army during the Korean War. He married Lucina Kammers on July 7, 1953 in Richmond. He was the owner/operator of D.J. Guggenberger Construction and played a big part in the building of Sartell. Guggenberger was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where he was instrumental in building the new church. He also was a member of St. Cloud VFW Post 428, Sartell American Legion Post 277, and a lifetime member of St. Cloud Loyal of Moose 1400. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards especially Euchre, deer hunting, piloting his private plane, working on his hobby farm and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband and was a hardworking, self-taught man with a strong faith. Survivors include the following: his wife, Lucina; children,

People Carol (Jim) Pflipsen, David Jr. (Ginnie) and Mark (Natalie) and Nancy (Bill) Trobec, all of Sartell, , Shirlee (Bill) Hoffman of Rice, Kathy Guggenberger (Dan Fosse) of Blaine, Dr. Bruce (Heather Horsley) of Washington, D.C., Brian (Julie) of Cold Spring and Sherry Stein (Randy Burton) of Foley; brother, Linus (Dorothy) of Cold Spring; 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Medard, Claude, Ray, George and Herbert; and sisters, Clara Steil, Josephine Guggenberger, Sister Marlene OSB, and Leonilla “Mutz” Feneis. A special thank you to Country Manor Home Care Staff and St. Croix Hospice for all the wonderful care given to Dave. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com.

People The Sartell Squirt A team took second place in the District 5 Tournament this past weekend. Team players include the following Connor Anderson, Carter Bollinger, Noah Hacker, Jace Jansky, Shaun Paulson, Brooke Pogatchnik, Kyan Rieder, KJ and Nora Sauer, Rylan Schultz, Baylor Stebbins, Gavin Welsh. Coaches are Ryan Hacker, Kelly Rieder, Kent Sauer, Robbie Schultz and Troy Stebbins. Adam Johnson, son of Janelle and Peter Johnson and a 2017 Sartell High School graduate, has been named a finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. Students are selected as finalists by demonstrating high achievement on the PSAT test and consistent high academic performance in all classes as well as being endorsed by their high school principal. Daniel Daffinrud of Sartell was recently named to the president’s list at Minot State University. Students must attain a minimum 3.8 grade-point average. Mikayla Dockendorf of Sartell recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Twenty-one Sartell students have been named to the fall

dean’s list at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. They and their majors are as follows: Hosam Alkhatib, a junior, biological sciences; Mohammad Ayyub, a sophomore, biological sciences; Joseph Becker, a sophomore, liberal arts; Drew Bertelson, a sophomore, biological sciences; Ellen Bloom, a senior, science and engineering; Samantha Carlson, a sophomore, liberal arts; Madeline Glazos, a senior, food, agriculture and natural resources science; Gabriella Haire, a senior, science and engineering; Bria Halstrom, a junior, food, agriculture and natural resources science; Riley Isaacson, a sophomore, liberal arts; Jason Koopman, a junior, liberal arts; Kayla Olson, a sophomore, science and engineering; Joseph Pawlenty, a senior, management; Malina Peterson, a senior, biological sciences; Zachary Ryan, a junior, biological sciences; Ryan Scharf, a senior, science and engineering; Avalon Schlecht, a junior, education and human development; Kirsten Shaw, a junior, continuing education; Erik Skoe, a junior, liberal arts; Madelyn Tillemans, a junior, liberal arts; and Megan Voigt, a freshman, liberal arts. Four Sartell students were recently named to the fall dean’s list at the College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph.

They, their parents and their majors are as follows: Madison Flaherty, daughter of Stacie and Robert Flaherty, a freshman nursing major; Kelly Husmann, daughter of Barb and Randy Husmann, a senior global business leadership major; Dana Svensson, daughter of Margaret and Michael Svensson, a junior history and philosophy major; Rebecca Windschitl, daughter of Jacqueline and Michael Windschitl, a junior biology pre-med major. Students must attain a minimum 3.8 grade-point average to qualify for this honor. Three Sartell students were recently named to the fall dean’s list at St. John’s University, Collegeville. They, their parents and their majors are as follows: Parker Hagen, son of Dave and Julie Hagen, a senior applied physics major; Timothy Immelman, son of Aubrey and Pamela Immelman, a senior psychology major; and Matthew Michaud, son of Shelly Smith, a first-year undecided major. Students must attain a minimum 3.8 grade-point average to qualify for this honor. Kaylee Tenvoorde, of Sartell, was among 54 inductees who were recently accepted into the department of nursing at Bemidji (Minn.) State University. She is a sophomore at BSU.

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Good Shepherd Community received its Quality Award at the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute, the state’s largest and most comprehensive aging services conference attended by more than 4,200 older-adult-services professionals. Pictured (l to r): Gayle Kvenvold, president and CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota; Mark Anderson, chair, LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors; and Tami Kolbinger, Cottage Life Enrichment coordinator; and Sabrina Keller, Cottage care manager.

Good Shepherd Community receives LeadingAge Minnesota Quality Award Good Shepherd Community recently received a Stars Among Us Quality Award from LeadingAge Minnesota for its Her Story, Her Song: An Intergenerational Music Project. “The Quality Award recognizes progressive and exceptional initiatives that result in meaningful impacts to aging Minnesotans,” said Gayle Kvenvold, president and CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota. “Through its Her Story, Her Song project, Good Shepherd used intergenerational learning to explore the issues surrounding memory loss and the positive effects of music on those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.” As part of the organization’s commitment to quality, Good Shepherd enriches the lives of its residents through musical engagement and empowers its residents through purposeful engagement options. Good Shepherd partnered with St. Cloud State University Department of Music Women’s Choir to produce a musical experience for memory-care residents and college students. Created specifically to give performance and audience members an opportunity to explore key aspects of life and issues from the feminine perspective, verse and song were carefully blended to bring the stories to life. Prior to joining the program, SCSU students were provided “Dementia Friends” training in

advance to gain the skills necessary to have successful interactions with memory care residents. During the course of three months, students and memory-care residents held weekly rehearsals. As each week passed, memory residents become more engaged in the program and stayed longer at rehearsals. The concert at the end of the project clearly showcased the transformational impact on the lives of those who participated. “In the 15-year history of our Her Story, Her Song concerts, this partnership and collaboration was one of the most transformative for my students,” said Mary Jo Bot, adjunct instructor, and conductor of the SCSU Women’s Choir. About LeadingAge Minnesota Driven to transform and enhance the experience of aging, LeadingAge Minnesota works alongside its members, caregivers, advocates and consumers to collectively shape the future of aging services and ensure older adults in every community live with dignity, meaning and purpose. Together with more than 50,000 caregivers, LeadingAge Minnesota members provide quality services and supports to 63,000 older adults every day in independent senior housing, assisted-living communities, adult day, in-home care and skilled nursing facilities.

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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!

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Lenten diet needs to become everyday mantra Serge Nesbitt, Sartell

March 1 marked the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period preceding Easter, when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the wilderness before launching his ministry. The call to refrain from eating animals is as old as the Bible. In Genesis 1:29, God commands humans to eat only plants; then Prophet Isaiah predicts “none will hurt or destroy on

God’s holy mountain.” A number of Christian leaders have followed the call, including Methodist founder John Wesley, Salvation Army founders William and Catherine Booth, Seventh-day Adventist Church founder Ellen G. White and prominent evangelical leader Franklin Graham. A meat-free diet is not just about Christian devotion. Dozens of medical studies have linked consumption of animal products with elevated risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer and other

killer diseases. A United Nations report named meat production as the largest source of greenhouse gases and water pollution. Undercover investigations have documented farm animals being caged, crowded, mutilated, beaten and shocked. Lent offers a superb opportunity to honor Christ’s powerful message of compassion and also an opportunity to protect the health of our family and our planet Earth by adopting a meatfree diet.

Mission trip participant says‘If you only knew . . .’ James LeMieur, Sauk Rapids Recently, I had the privilege of going on a mission trip to Haiti with an intergenerational group from Living Waters Lutheran Church through the Healing Haiti organization. The youths in the group ranged in age from 10 years to 18 years old. The enthusiasm, compassion and tireless efforts of these kids was an awesome encounter to observe firsthand. Sharing their God-given abilities, they delivered clean water, served meals, visited the elderly, pampering, praying and singing for them. These thoughtful, selfless young adults com-

mitted hours to playing with Haitian children, orphans, infants and specialneeds kids. Their interactions with the mission leaders and other adults in the group were commendable, displaying a maturity level beyond their years. It was inspiring to hear them share their daily experiences with raw, heartfelt emotion, providing insights and perspectives that us “older folks” had not perceived. Being in the poorest slum in the Americas, Cite Soleil (Sun City) just outside of Port-au-Prince was a stark and dramatic difference to daily life in Sauk Rapids. Witnessing the Haitian’s acceptance of us in their community

and feeling a palpable joy in spite of their circumstance, I shudder when I think of the manufactured protests and insincere outrage going on in some cities around the United States. I say to myself, “If you only knew.” It’s shameful to comprehend the waste of money and time spent on their trite, perceived slights. But then I recall that group of kids I was with (Emma, Kaylee, Sam, Isaac, Tryg, Maddie, Bergen, Grant, Allison and Jake), and I thank Jesus Christ for their humble, benevolent service to the Haitians in need. Cheer is restored to my soul, and believing the best, I see hope for the future.

Dalman wages war against President Trump Robert Schwalboski, Sartell

The media and especially the editors of such should realize President Trump is not waging war on all media outlets, just those who put out “fake news.” In Dalman’s opinion, he states President

Trump exaggerated that at least three million people voted fraudulently for Hilary Clinton. Can Dalman or President Trump provide facts that substantiate this to be true or false? I rather doubt it, but many will think it’s true because it was reported by

the media. If you read his opine, you will find many other examples where he falls into the same trap as the president. I have to give him credit because writing an opinion is just that. It’s his right to state whatever he believes, but that doesn’t mean we have to believe it.

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Dental Care GUIDE

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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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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The ADA also recommends flossing as soon as your child’s teeth are touching. When looking for tooth-care products for your child, look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance stamped on the package

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DENTAL CARE | SIGNS OF TROUBLE

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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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If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 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 a crime. This information is submitted by the Sartell Police Department. Feb. 22 8:58 a.m. Traffic accident. 10th block of Riverside Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for a motor-vehicle rollover with injuries. The driver stated they had taken a sip of coffee and choked on the coffee causing them to cross the lane of traffic, strike a tree and roll the vehicle. The driver was transported with non-life-threatening injuries by ambulance to the hospital. 3:31 p.m. Traffic stop. Ninth Avenue S./Fourth Street S. While conducting extra patrol in the area, an officer located a vehicle traveling at a speed of approximately 60 mph in a 30-mph zone. The driver stated they were on their way to a friend’s residence and did not realize they were traveling that fast. The driver was issued a citation for failure to drive with due care.

Sartell-St. Stephen Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com 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 “do-it-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

homeowners were contacted. 10:27 p.m. DWI. 200 block of Riverside Avenue S. Officers were dispatched to a local business for a person who appeared intoxicated and was operating a motor vehicle. An officer located the vehicle leaving the area and conducted a traffic stop. The driver failed field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest. The driver was transported to Stearns County Jail on charges of fourth-degree DWI. Substance distribution. 130 Hi-Vue Drive. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted a search warrant at the address as a result of an investigation into the distribution of controlled substances. At the time of the search two individuals were home with one being the homeowner, a 37-year-old male, of Sartell. Located during the search was approximately 11 ounces of suspected methamphetamine and $1,000 in U.S. Currency. The suspected methamphetamine has a street value of more than $12,000. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Stearns County Jail and booked for first-degree possession of a controlled substance and held for his first court appearance. The other individual at the house was not charged and released.

Feb. 23 11:11 a.m. Open door. 400 block of 23rd Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for a report of a front door on a residence being left wide open and no one home. Officer announced themselves and cleared the residence. Nothing appeared out of place and the

Feb. 24 8:38 a.m. Verbal domestic. 700 block of Roberts Road. Officers were dispatched to a verbal domestic in progress. Upon speaking with both parties, it was determined there was a disagreement when one party attempted to obtain their property from

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another room in the residence and was locked out. One of the parties agreed to leave until they could both calm down. 9:20 p.m. Assist agency. First Street N.E. Officers were asked to assist St. Cloud Police with locating a vehicle that was possibly occupied by a suspect in a domestic assault. Officers located the vehicle in Sartell and conducted a traffic stop. It was determined the suspect was dropped off at another location prior to the vehicle returning home in Sartell. Feb. 25 4:24 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Sixth Street N./Second Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for a vehicle that was occupied and parked in the area and appeared suspicious. An officer made contact with the driver who stated they were employed at a nearby business and were checking emails before work. The complainant was advised of the officer’s findings. 9:41 p.m. Welfare check. 19th Avenue S./Sixth Street S. Officers were dispatched to check the welfare of a person in the area who appeared lost and confused. Officers checked the area using thermal imaging cameras and did not locate anyone. Feb. 26 12:45 a.m. Suspicious persons.

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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 cabinetmaking 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 ul-

Watab Park. While on patrol, a Reserve Officer located a group of juveniles in the park. They were advised the park closed at 11 p.m. and they were out past city curfew. The juveniles told the officer they were there to take a picture by the blue-lighted paper mill memorial for a birthday. The juvenile’s parents were contacted and they left the area to return to their residence. 3:22 p.m. CO alarm. Celebration Circle. Officers were dispatched to a residence where carbon-monoxide alarms were going off. An officer walked through the residence with a CO meter and registered no harmful readings. The complainant advised they did have their vehicle running in the garage and then shut the door. They were told of the officer’s findings in the residence and were advised to let the garage air out. Feb. 27 10:29 a.m. Suicidal. Officers were dispatched for a possible suicidal person. Upon arrival, an officer located an occupied vehicle running in a garage

with the garage door and windows closed. The officer was able to kick in a side door and make entry. The person was removed from the vehicle, given medical aid and transported to the hospital by ambulance. 6:06 p.m. Suspicious activity. 14th Avenue E. Officers were dispatched to a report of a possible domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation it was determined that a person had gone to the building looking for an ex-spouse and was upset about childcustody issues. The party had left the area prior to officer’s arrival. The party was trespassed from the property.

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Feb. 28 5:39 a.m. Suspicious activity. 1200 Pinecone Road N. Officers were dispatched for a vehicle seen driving down a minimum-maintenance road without any lights on and someone walking around the vehicle. Officers checked the area using thermal imaging cameras and did not locate the vehicle or any person walking.

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‘Hoedown’ March 11 to benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com ‘A “Hillbilly Hoedown” will take place starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Grands at Mulligans as a fundraiser in memory of BriAnna Kruzel of Sartell, who died suddenly on Sept. 28, 2013, after collapsing in her bedroom. The event in Sartell will feature music by a radio deejay and by local singer Kelly Cordes, an 8:30 p.m. dinner, a silent auction and door prizes. Since BriAnna’s untimely death, her parents Tami ad Randy, friends and other supporters created a non -profit dubbed “What Would Bri Do?,” which raises funds for the programs and causes to which BriAnna was so dedicated. So far, the organization has donated $28,000 to groups and individuals, including sound systems for

the community-education dance program and for the Girl Scouts, scholarships for Sartell High School and Big Brothers Big Sisters, and many other smaller organizations. The largest donation to date has been for the Angel of Hope statue that was installed by Lake Francis in south Sartell late last year, a memorial place for people who have lost young loved ones. This year, WWBD hopes to raise $12,000 to provide Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Minnesota with a security system, a phone system and activity bins to place in schools for the school-based program. Kruzel was an avid volunteer for BBBS and was named Big Sister of the Year for 2013. She was also active in dance and in the Girl Scouts. For more information, go to the “What Would Bri Do?” website at http://wwbdinc.org.

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Wenker from front page Several members of the Sartell Senior Connection have raised that issue recently. Before the half-cent sales-tax was placed, twice, before Sartell voters on the ballot, surveys were conducted of how residents would like to see the sales-tax revenue spent. A historical center and a library were high on residents’ priority lists. Many suggested a historical center and/or a library could become part of a community center if one is built someday. The $11-million center is now under construction – without a historical center, without a library. In St. Joseph, city staff and residents decided about 15 years ago the old city-hall building should be used for the St. Joseph Area Historical Society. Members of that historical society have, throughout the years, created theme exhibits from among the thousands of historical artifacts in storage – theme exhibits such as “Memorabilia from St. Joseph People in the Nation’s Wars” and “Christmas Toys.” Wenker came into possession of Sartell historical artifacts in 2006 when she and others in Sartell were doing volunteer work, preparing for the Sartell Centennial in 2007. Among their projects was a city-history book and an exhibit of artifacts in the lobby of city hall. When residents got wind the historical committee was seeking memorabilia, many searched attics, basements, garages and discovered treasure troves of objects – from old to

very old. Such artifacts included photos, news clippings, highschool yearbooks, school-program booklets, objects from the paper mill and the valve company, and all manner of assorted bric-a-brac redolent of the city’s past. For some years, the artifacts were stored in an old house on a lot the city had purchased (but not for that purpose). The old, vacant house stood on a lot along Riverside Drive S., but later the city decided to sell the lot. The house was torn down, so the new owner could build a house there. “We used that old house just to store the stuff,” Wenker said. “None of it was on display or anything. It was just stored there for about two or three years.” Wenker and others keep hoping for a historical center. “We have to know where we came from to know where we’re going,” Wenker said, adding that is why it’s so important to preserve and to display artifacts and information about Sartell’s history. Some of those objects include the “birlers” that are stored in Wenker’s garage. Birlers, she explained, are pronounced “barrelers” They are long poles, like long sharpened lances, about 12 feet long, used to plunge into the river by the Sartell paper-making plant to find logs that might have sunk. The birler wielder would then ram the sharp point into a log, and it would be lifted to the surface. “I can’t even remember who gave them to me,” Wenker said. “He was moving out of his home and didn’t even know what they were. So I went over to his home and took them when we were collecting artifacts.” Wenker is glad that man had

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the sense the objects might be of historic value. She wonders how many people come across “old” stuff in attics or basements and just toss the stuff out, thinking it’s junk when they could very well have history attached to them. Another object in Wenker’s garage is a big old money safe that was used in the “Sartell Brothers” grocery store, which used to stand where the River Depot Bar and Restaurant now stands. Wenker also has in storage many old decks of cards, old photos, postcards of every description, school objects, implements and 30 school yearbooks that were donated by Bill Galarneault, a former school-board member. As time keeps ticking, all of those artifacts remain in Wenker’s house, safe but unseen by the many people who would enjoy them, who could get a whiff of

photo by Kaye Wenker

This very old safe, stored in Sartell resident Kaye Wenker’s garage, is just one of many historical artifacts Wenker is keeping, hoping it can find an honored place in a historical center some day. The safe was owned by Sartell Brothers Lumber Co., whose offices used to be in a grocery-store building where the Riverboat Depot Bar and Restaurant now stands. history from contact with such old treasures. In the meantime, Wenker keeps hoping, keeps wishing that

someday the movers and shakers in Sartell will see fit to create a museum, showcase for such treasures.

Forever from front page timate 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.

Sartell-St. Stephen Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com 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 first-time 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.

Friday, March 10, 2017

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Above: Chris Hensel of Dovetail Kitchen Designs pictured with his family (left to right) Blake, Chris, Austin, Sarah and Jacob Hensel. Sarah is a math teacher at Sartell High School.

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