Friday, January 17, 2003
Radar run at Breezy again draws record number of participants
For the second consecutive Saturday, a radar run at Breezy Point Resort hosted a record number of participants.
Christmas is still news
The Christmas season is over. So why is it still news?
Churches
The First Congregational United Church of Christ, Brainerd, as a member of the United Church of Christ Minnesota Conference, will receive the "Justice and Witness" offering on Martin Luther King Sunday.
Residents air their concerns at Pillager School Board meeting
PILLAGER -- Officials were surprised Wednesday when about 20 people attended the Pillager School Board meeting.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLI(AP) -- Wheat receipts Wednesday 315, a year ago 241.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLI(AP) -- Wheat receipts Thursday 216, a year ago 298.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Wednesday cattle estimate: 400. Last Wednesday: 955. Year ago Wednesday: 416. Tuesday actual: 1079.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Thursday cattle estimate: 400. Last Thursday: 504. Year ago Thursday: 368. Wednesday actual: 516.
Pasta dish is tasty, and low in fat
As you can probably tell from my weekly recipes, I am a pasta lover.
School lunch menus
BRAINERD/PILLAGER
Fire
Damage to a home on Hardy Lake Road in Sylvan Lake Township was estimated at $35,000 as a result of an early morning house fire Thursday, according to the Pillager Fire Department.
Fire
PILLAGER -- The Pillager Fire Department responded to a house fire early today on Hardy Lake Road in Cass County. The Brainerd Fire Department provided mutual aid by providing a water tanker at the scene.
Crime
Brainerd police
Senate panel rejects some of Pawlenty's biggest cuts
ST. PAUL -- Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty's hurry-up budget fix on Thursday began to thump against speed bumps placed by Democrat-led Senate panels. Lawmakers summarily rejected his plans to take money from an Iron Range development fund, to stop subsidies for ethanol and to have prisons do more with less.
Lawmakers and farmers resist Pawlenty's proposal to cut ethanol subsidies
ST. PAUL -- In a sign of trying times to come, key lawmakers on Thursday resisted the first major attempt to solve the state's budget problems, denouncing Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposal to eliminate $26.8 million in ethanol subsidies this year.
Building permits
Schwan's Sales Enterprises Inc., 1680 Industrial Park Road S., signage, $1,000.
Development booming along North Shore
DULUTH (AP) -- Steven Hillestad builds posh lodges along the North Shore, but don't call him a real estate developer. He says he's selling experiences, not real estate.
Housing briefs
The Brainerd Northside Residents Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd.
Peace movement sprouting in area
A grassroots peace movement has slowly but steadily been growing in the Brainerd lakes area within the past year, and a strong contingent of area residents is now on its way to Washington to participate in a national anti-war rally on Saturday.
This was Brainerd
JANUARY 17 - 40 years ago (1963) - Temperatures sank to a low of -33 here this morning as the Brainerd area entered the 10th straight day of below-zero weather.
Dalquist case attracts invading horde of news media
They all know the drill.
Winning auger
drill the first hole for Saturday's Jaycees ice fishing contest. Volunteers prepared to drill more than 20,000 holes in the ice today for Saturday's contest. (Dispatch Photo by Steve Kohls)
Charges filed against Myears
In a Dec. 24 interview with police investigators, Myears said he had been in downtown Brainerd the night of Oct. 29, but that he didn't leave with Dalquist, according to the criminal complaint.
Mine pit lake searchers using sonar, cameras
Authorities today hope to complete their search of the depths of Virginia Mine Pit Lake for the body of Erika Dalquist.
Baxter looks at possible annexation options
BAXTER -- Squaring its shoulders is one option before the city of Baxter as it looks at its borders, annexation options and development pressure for utilities.
Correction
Robert Gillson, chairman of the Pillager School Board, took issue with a story in Thursday's edition about a school board meeting. He said he gave the figure of $17,000 for the cost of the press box after a resident asked how much it cost. He said he never said that residents' comments would be restricted to five minutes.
Fishing fest? A piece of cake
Enjoy a challenge? Try organizing the Brainerd Jaycees ice fishing contest.
Time to fish
Look for a preview of this weekend's Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza in Friday's Dispatch.
This was Brainerd
JANUARY 16 - 40 years ago (1963) - It has been learned here that singer Ginny Sims and her husband, a Minnesota native, are negotiating for the purchase of Breezy Point Lodge on Pelican Lake.
Fish, beware
Thousands of anglers are expected to gather Saturday on Gull Lake for the chance at $150,000 in prizes. Look for a feature story Sunday.
Local briefs
The Brainerd Family YMCA will host a dance for sixth- and seventh-grade students Friday.
Bobette L. Pedersen
WHITE BEAR LAKE -- Bobette L. Pedersen, 59, White Bear Lake, formerly of Motley and Staples, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Harold Laubenstein
PINE RIVER -- Harold Laubenstein, 88, Pine River, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at home.
Mary L. Hilmo
WADENA -- Mary L. Hilmo, 90, Wadena, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at Tri-County Hospital.
John 'Jack' H. Kachel
FALCON HEIGHTS -- John "Jack" H. Kachel, 89, Falcon Heights, formerly of the Gull Lake area, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Roseville.
Lena Bottineau
HENNING -- Lena Bottineau, 85, Henning, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena.
Edward J. Opatz
Edward J. Opatz, 80, Brainerd, former owner of Opatz Electric Motor Repair, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at home of cancer.
Edward J. Opatz
Edward J. Opatz, 80, Brainerd, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at home.
Ethel Larson
PRINCETON -- Ethel Larson, 85, Princeton, formerly of Isle, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at Elim Home in Princeton.
Jerdis Hallberg
CROSBY -- Jerdis Hallberg, 95, Crosby, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
LaVonne G. Svinth
VANCOUVER, Wash. -- LaVonne G. Svinth, 81, Vancouver, Wash., formerly of Brainerd, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, in Vancouver.
Gordon M. Besemann
STAPLES -- Gordon Morris Besemann, 79, Staples, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at Staples Hospital.
Annette E. Olsen
LITTLE FALLS -- Annette E. Olsen, 93, Little Falls, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls.
James M. Egan
DULUTH -- James M. Egan, 83, Duluth, formerly of Ironton, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, of cancer at home.
Harold Laubenstein
PINE RIVER -- Harold Laubenstein, 88, Pine River, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at home.
Alice Thon
CHASKA -- Alice (Sewell) Thon, 86, Chaska, formerly of Brainerd, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, in Shakopee.
Josie Gish
PIERZ -- Josie Gish, 106, resident of the Pierz Villa, formerly of Little Falls, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at the Pierz Villa.
Hulda Hines
Hulda Hines, 78, Brainerd, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Helen A. Fraune
BERTHA -- Helen Ann Fraune, 86, Bertha, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, in Minneapolis.
Sound off in the Open Forum
The Dispatch encourages readers to sound off in the Open Forum.
Cuts shouldn't single out ethanol industry
The following editorial was published in the Wednesday's In-dependent of Marshall.
We blew it
There's a lesson this newspaper strives to ingrain into the head of every rookie reporter: Be clear about what you're writing. It's also a lesson seasoned editorial writers need to relearn every now and then.
Special education
Everyone likes tax cuts but it's high time Congress meets its responsibilities in helping the states fund special education, even if the size of the federal tax cut has to be trimmed.
Vox Pop
Vox Pop, voice of the people, publishes Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Submissions are limited to 100 words.
Open Forum
I have major concerns about the administration's plan to eliminate taxes on dividend, quite aside from the fact that, as usual, the result tends to favor those who have enough wealth to benefit. We are told repeatedly that now more middle-class Americans own stocks.
Open Forum
There's a king with such complete control of his kingdom that he holds the power of life or death over its inhabitants. He currently has a prisoner hanging on the walls of his cell and plans a quick execution. The prisoner's only crime is tha
Gene Merriam named DNR chief; Holsten deputy
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Former state Sen. Gene Merriam will head the Department of Natural Resources, Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Friday.
St. John's grad donates $5 million
COLLEGEVILLE (AP) -- St. John's University got its biggest gift ever when a 1970 graduate and his wife gave the school $5 million.
Several Minnesota schools reportedly are eager to take Wellstone's name
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Six schools in St. Paul alone and schools in at least two other Minnesota cities are talking about putting the name of the late Sen. Paul Wellstone on their buildings.
Charter aviation company in Wellstone crash received poor safety evaluation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A national research firm warned of safety concerns with Aviation Charter Inc. more than a year before one of the company's planes crashed, killing Sen. Paul Wellstone.
Son, friend charged with murder in St. Cloud shooting
ST. CLOUD (AP) -- Two 17-year-olds teamed up to kill one boy's father, hid the evidence and then told their friends about their plan, prosecutors alleged Thursday.
Federal administrator to lead state education
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's next education commissioner will be Cheri Pierson Yecke, a federal education official and former secretary of education for the state of Virginia, the head of the state school administrators association said Thursday.
Lawmakers begin scrutinizing budget
ST. PAUL -- Lawmakers began sampling Gov. Tim Pawlenty's appetizer of a budget fix Wednesday. For the most part they declared it distasteful but edible.
ELCA lifts sanctions against church that ordained lesbian
ST. PAUL (AP) -- A bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has lifted sanctions against a St. Paul congregation for ordaining a lesbian pastor in 2001 in violation of church policy
Attorney general issues HealthPartners audit report
ST. PAUL -- HealthPartners Inc. spent thousands of dollars on international travel, stays at four-star resorts and dinners at top restaurants before adopting new travel and entertainment policies last July, Attorney General Mike Hatch said Wednesday.
Chronic wasting testing begins at two more elk farms
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Testing began on elk from two farms that had contact with the single Minnesota elk diagnosed last year with chronic wasting disease.
Hot first half helps CLC
VIRGINIA -- The Central Lakes College Raiders women's basketball team shot out to a big first half lead and never looked back as they doubled up the Mesabi Range Lady Norse 77-57 Wednesday night.
Warrior boys second at Grand Rapids Invitational
BIWABIK -- The Brainerd boys' team finished second and the Warrior girls' team placed fourth at the Grand Rapids alpine skiing meet Thursday.
Local sports shorts
The Brainerd Warrior sophomore boys' basketball team lost to Alexandria 52-44 Thursday.
Raider men outrebounded
VIRGINIA -- The Central Lakes College Raiders men's basketball team knew it had to keep Mesabi's standout center Angelo Griffin off the glass in order to have a chance to come away with a win.
Tiger girls capture second win
PILLAGER -- Chelsa Schwegel's 23 points accounted for more than half the Pine River-Backus Tigers points in a 37-33 victory over the Pillager Huskies Thursday in non-conference girls basketball.
Willmar girls bring their top ranking to face Warriors
The Brainerd Warriors girls' basketball team may face its most demanding challenge of the season Friday night.
Local shorts
The Brainerd Warriors junior varsity wrestling team decisioned St. Cloud Tech 48-21 Thursday. The Warriors got pins from Shaun Durm, Jason Koering, Deven Lambert Josh Virnig, Danny Lasher and Justin Specht.
WARRIOR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Chris Woodard hasn't let a lack of snow prevent him from pursuing his passion.
Timmer breaks record but Brainerd wins meet
Not even one of the fastest 16-year-old swimmers in the country could slow the Brainerd Warriors swimming and diving team down.
One for the books: Brainerd beats Tech on the gym floor
Something special was in the air at Thursday's gymnastics meet between the Brainerd Warriors and St. Cloud Tech Tigers.
Aitkin wrestles past Braham
BRAHAM -- The Aitkin Gobblers wrestling team picked up a 49-19 Great River Conference victory over Braham Thursday.
Tech wrestlers beat Brainerd
ST. CLOUD -- Andy Pickar and Greg Strand recorded pins for Brainerd as the Warriors fell to the St. Cloud Tech Tigers 36-23 in Central Lakes Conference wrestling Thursday.
Offbeat show will test our ice
"Murray in the Morning" isn't an ordinary sports talk show.
Scoreboard
WRESTLING
Local shorts
Three Brainerd High School cross country runners competed in recent USA Track and Field meets in the age 17-18 division.
Alexandria blanks Flyers
ALEXANDRIA -- The Alexandria Cardinals scored three goals in 2:04 to set the tone as they shut out the Little Falls Flyers 9-0 in Central Lakes Conference boys' hockey Thursday.
Brainerd girls shut out W-DC/LP-GE
WADENA -- The Brainerd Warriors outshot the Wadena-Deer Creek/Long Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Blue Devils 34-9 and posted a 3-0 victory in a non-conference girls' hockey game Thursday.
BHS pulls it out in OT
For 2 1/2 periods it appeared the Brainerd Warriors weren't going to earn a point against first-year Central Lakes Conference member Sauk Rapids-Rice.
Warriors look flat
Someone stole the Brainerd Warriors boys' basketball team.
Cardinal boys defeat W-DC
WADENA -- Nick Doll scored 25 points to help the Staples-Motley Cardinals boys' basketball team to a 78-69 Mid-State Conference win over the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines Thursday.
Gaborik becomes Wild's first all-star
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Right wing Marian Gaborik became the first Minnesota Wild player to be named an NHL All-Star on Thursday.
Badgers clobber Gophers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Kirk Penney had extra incentive to get home after the Wisconsin Badgers' bad road trip left the defending Big Ten champions 0-2 in the conference.
Wolves have mercy on Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- As the final seconds ticked down, Minnesota coach Flip Saunders told his players to hold the ball, not shoot it.
Tempo tidbits
The following Central Lakes College students will attend the Region V American College Theatre Festival in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jan. 20-26:
Minnesota communities celebrating winter
This is the Explore Minnesota Events Report from the Minnesota Office of Tourism.
Best bets
The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza will run noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Hole in the Day Bay on Gull Lake north of Brainerd.
Logging Days events planned near Bemidji
BEMIDJI -- The 20th annual Logging Days will run Feb. 1 at Buena Vista Ski Area and Logging Village, 12 miles north of Bemidji on County Road 15.
Author of Scandinavian books to speak at Sons of Norway meeting
Arland Fiske will be the guest speaker at the Sons of Norway meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd.
Fine Arts Student of the Week
Brainerd High School junior Andrew Boos has been playing string bass since sixth grade. He would have started playing earlier, but he was not big enough.
Brainerd library offers winter reading program
The Brainerd Public Library is offering its second annual winter reading program for adults, Hot Reads for Cold Nights.
Bancroft to share photos from Colombia
Dick Bancroft, world-renowned photographer whose special interest is the people of Central and South America, will present a program of his images at noon Feb. 6 on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College.
Song in Target ad gets Grammy nomination
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Target Corp. officials got a nice post-Holiday return on their investment in a re-recorded song by India.Arie and Stevie Wonder.
BHS Drama Club to stage 'A Hodgepodge of Nonsense' this weekend
The Brainerd High School Drama Club will perform "A Hodgepodge of Nonsense" at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Little Theatre.
Entertainment Guide
For week of Jan. 16-22; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota to open for Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir in Brainerd
The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota will be the opening performers for the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Middle School, Brainerd.
Bemidji theater group seeks donations to keep doors open
BEMIDJI -- The Paul Bunyan Playhouse in Bemidji is trying to raise $70,000 by Feb. 15 or it will be forced to close after 53 years in the Bemidji area.
Student auditions set in Crosby for 'Hansel and Gretel'
CROSBY -- Auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "Hansel and Gretel" will be 1 to 3 p.m. Monday in the Crosby-Ironton High School Woock gymnasium.
State forecast for North Dakota
Winter storm warning north central and southwest...Winter weather advisory northwest and south central this afternoon and tonight...
Iowa state forecast
Rest of today...Light snow ending southeast this morning followed by gradually decreasing clouds. Partly cloudy north. Highs in the upper teens to lower 20s.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Scattered lake effect flurries in the far north early... Otherwise mostly sunny. Highs from the mid teens to the mid 20s.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly or mostly cloudy south. Mostly sunny north. A chance of afternoon snow showers or flurries near lake superior. Highs in the mid teens to mid 20s.
Minnesota state forecast
Today...Increasing clouds north. Mostly sunny south. Highs in the teens to lower 20s.
Iowa state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper teens to lower 20s.
State forecast for South Dakota
Winter storm warning for blowing and drifting snow in northwest south dakota this afternoon and tonight...
At school
Weather drawing by Ryan Goos of Mrs. Surma's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Scattered flurries south early...Otherwise decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid teens northeast to mid 20s southwest.
Go to the fishing contest
Weather drawing by Chris Hastad of Sharon Jendro's first grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs 10 to 20.
Minnesota state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny north. Becoming mostly sunny south this afternoon. Highs in the teens.
Local brief
The Brainerd City Council will meet 5 p.m. Wednesday at city hall to discuss Missota Paper Co.
Senior activities
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
What's doing
North-South: Ann Whalen and Gladys Norrgard, 73.5; Mary Jane Janacek and Betty Swart, 58.5; and Irene Dean and Mary Fisher, 57.5. East-West: Mark Anderson and Joe Heal, 62; Kris Leninger and Marion Benest, 52.5; Joyce Roemer and Marcella Jensen, 51.