Friday, January 19, 2007
2007 Hyundai Elantra is refined
Don't be surprised if you mistake the new-generation Hyundai Elantra sedan for a Toyota.
Emery to juggle, perform comedy
PEQUOT LAKES - Sean Emery, comedian and juggler, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the Pequot Lakes High School Auditorium.
Jonny goes gospel
If "Turn Around" is an indication of where Jonny Lang's career is going, then God's gain might be blues aficionados' loss.
COMING NEXT WEEK
As he prepares to lead off the spring Grassroots Concert schedule, old-school Duluth folkie Charlie Parr - despite his melancholy songs - is feeling fine. He discusses his music with the Dispatch.
Minery teaches MG choreography class
Guest tap choreographer and instructor Mike Minery taught tap and choreography classes Dec. 15-19 at the Music General Studios in Brainerd.
10 reasons why 'Idol' deserves a hand
My best friend, Patty, and I are "American Idol" junkies.
Parr to perform Grassroots Concert
NISSWA - Country-blues musician Charlie Parr will perform a Grassroots Concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Nisswa Community Center.
BEST BETS
Midwestern guitar hero Jonny Lang will take the stage in support of his new album, "Turn Around," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Northern Lights Casino near Walker. Tickets are $26-$36.
Letter carrier writes book on experiences
ST. PAUL - "Beware of Cat: And Other Encounters of a Letter Carrier" by Vincent Wyckoff, will be released March 15 by Borealis Books.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
ART SHORTS
AITKIN - Barden Heft, architect and artist, will moderate a Dialogue with the Arts slide show and discussion on architecture at 1 and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin.
Variety the spice of pork
We usually have pork at our house at least once a week. I like pork as you can use it in a variety of recipes and it is a nice change from beef or chicken.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
CRIME
BURGLARY - It was reported Tuesday that Brainerd Country Power, 13380 Highway 25, was broken into.
CROW WING COUNTY COURT
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS
Brainerd
AGENDAS
I. Call to order.
HOUSING NEWS
Joyce Seymour of Baxter recently joined Deerwood Bank in Brainerd as a home mortgage sales and marketing specialist.
Tips to safely heat your home
The arrival of frigid weather means Minnesotans are buttoning up their homes and spending more time indoors.
Correction
In a Page 2H housing brief that ran Jan 12, it should have said that Joel Kauffman of Positive NORTH GMAC in Nisswa utilizes GMAC Premier Service and Home Rewards Programs to assist clients.
This was Brainerd
The cross country skis, the snowmobilers, the shovels all standard equipment, have remained in storage for most of the season. And so, today we brushed snow off our cars and heard the familiar sound of snowblowers and scraping shovels. Welcome back winter.
LOCAL BRIEFS
A Staples woman and her infant son were injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday on Highway 25 south of South Long Lake, the State Patrol reported.
Icy stage set for Jaycees fish fest
Among the 50 organizations helping the Brainerd Jaycees run Saturday's 17th annual Ice Fishing Extravaganza is the Camp Confidence Jaycees, the newest local chapter of the 87-year-old organization.
Fed economic analyst urges investment in kids
An investment in early childhood education programs yields, over time, a wealth of cost savings for society, a federal economic analyst said Thursday at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
Overheard
"He's one of the few people I know who was able to write a script for his death."
BHS dance team places second, fourth at invite
The Brainerd High School dance team competed in a small, area invitational Wednesday in Sauk Rapids, where it placed second in jazz and fourth in high kick.
Parks and recreation advocate Thurlow dies
Scott "Mike" Thurlow, a longtime advocate of the Nisswa Parks and Recreation program and a volunteer firefighter, died Thursday morning at his Nisswa home. He was 64 years old.
Baxter woman roars onto - and off of - 'American Idol'
She didn't make an impact the same way Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood did, but a Baxter woman carved out her own place in "American Idol" lore Tuesday night.
This was Brainerd
JANUARY 19 - 60 years ago (1947) - Tax levies for Brainerd and Crow Wing County took jumps of $72,858.56 and $96,558 for the year 1946 compared with levies for 1945.
More dollars for scholars
With the increasing cost of tuition and books, it can be tough for many college students to afford a college education.
Overheard
"Minnesota high schools need a tune-up more than they need an overhaul."
Two area medical facilities report errors
Two area medical facilities each reported one serious error as they participated in a program ultimately designed to improve patient safety, according to a state report released this week.
LOCAL BRIEFS
MENAHGA - A two-week investigation into cabin and home burglaries in the Menahga area of Wadena County resulted in Tuesday's arrest of four people at a rural Menahga residence.
Ivadean (Ivy) Irwin
PINE RIVER - Ivadean (Ivy) Irwin, age 74, of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at her home. She was born Feb. 9, 1932, in Stout, Iowa, to Ben and Doris (Krueger) Dirks.
Mary Carroll
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Mary Carroll, 85, Jamestown, N.D., died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, at Hi-Acre Manor, Jamestown, N.D.
Loren L. Radtke
DULUTH - Funeral service for Loren Louis Radtke, 80, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Ziemer Moeglein Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with the Rev. Brian Birk officiating.
RoseMary A. O'Bannon
STAPLES - RoseMary Anne (Schloegel) O'Bannon, Staples, 88, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. She was born to John and Anna (Kager) Schloegel Sr. on Nov. 15, 1918, on the family farm in Springvale Township, Barnes County, northeast of Fingal, N.D.
Lorraine V. Bruckelmyer
MERRIFIELD - Lorraine V. Bruckelmyer, 87, of Merrifield, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Memorial services will be Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with luncheon following in Brenny's reception room. Friends may visit at the funeral home during the hour prior to services.
Obituary policy
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Ronald E. Embertson
RAMSEY - Ronald E. "Ron" Embertson, age 64, of Ramsey, passed away on Jan. 16, 2007. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Enid; brother, Roger; and sister, Collette Marshall.
Ralph E. Mohr
MORRIS - Funeral services for Ralph Ernest Mohr were held Jan. 16, 2007, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Morris. The Rev. David Fleischmann officiated. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Horton Township, Minn.
Scott 'Mike' Thurlow
NISSWA - Scott "Mike" Thurlow, age 64, resident of Nisswa, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa with visitation at the church Sunday from 4-6 p.m. and Monday the hour before services.
Merlyn D. Moody
CRYSTAL - Merlyn D. Moody, age 59, of Crystal, after a courageous battle with cancer, Merlyn has gone to join his daughter, Lorna, in heaven.
Ross A. Brooks
NISSWA - Ross Alexander Brooks, age 23, resident of Nisswa, died suddenly on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007. Ross was born on April 20, 1983, in Coon Rapids, Minn. He grew up in the Brainerd area and graduated from Brainerd Senior High School in 2001. At the time of his death he was attending his second year at Central Lakes College and had received several academic awards. Ross had a lifelong love of learning, music, friends and lively discussion.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 40 cents a word, exclusive of the first 125 words, which are free. A $10 fee is charged for a half-column photograph. To place an obituary in the Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Kyle J. Anderson
IRONTON - Kyle Joseph Anderson, age 20, of Ironton and Detroit Lakes, died in Fargo, N.D., on Jan. 15, 2007, as a result of a snowmobile accident. He was born on Sept. 12, 1986, in Wadena.
Marion McLaughlin
PEQUOT LAKES - Marion McLaughlin, 85, Pequot Lakes, formerly of Brainerd, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes.
Open Forum
A recent Vox Pop seemed to suggest that there is something awry as funding for education is "over 50 percent" of Minnesota's state budget. As a parent, educator, and taxpayer - I'm not concerned at all. I feel that public education should be the largest portion of any state's budget. After all it is the one "equalizing" force in modern society.
VOX POP
Guess what? The communion wafer is nothing more than a piece of bread that was made in a factory. (Pray that there are no trace of peanuts) And the wine? It's really just grape juice.
What do you think?
Write us a letter or send us an e-mail
Open Forum
I am grateful for birth control options. I am grateful for medical advisers who, over the years, have offered my husband and me choices for our reproductive health. I am grateful that we had were able to make these decisions privately.
'A gift to the world'
Reading the Bible from cover to cover can be considered a lofty goal. Imagine writing it.
God's love is the greatest love of all
"Is this love?" she asks.
CHURCH NEWS
Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" will be shown at 6 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church of Brainerd.
Local mission team in Mississippi
Bret Jevning (left), Nisswa, and Loren Keller of Brainerd repaired the roof of a Hurricane Katrina damaged home in Laurel, Miss. A mission team from The Journey North Community Church is in Mississippi this week helping with ongoing Katrina recovery projects. The Laurel newspaper, The Laurel Leader-Call, ran a story and photos of the mission team's work. Laurel Leader-Call/Lacey Walters
Hibbing to discuss suspending football program
HIBBING - Hibbing Community College plans to hold a meeting Thursday to discuss suspending the school's football program because of its academic struggles.
Cards come back to win
WADENA - Brittany Miller poured in 21 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead the Staples-Motley Cardinals over the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines 56-51 in Mid-State Conference girls' basketball Thursday.
Brewster's QB son says he's committed to Illini regardless
MINNEAPOLIS - New Minnesota football coach Tim Brewster has a reputation as a strong recruiter, and he pledged Wednesday to personally canvass the state in search of top talent.
Bowling is Zitur's passion
Little did Dolly Zitur know, but a gift she received on Dec. 24, 1957, turned into a lifetime passion.
Wadena boxers score victories
Four Wadena boxers won matches on a Golden Gloves boxing card Saturday at Fergus Falls.
LOCAL SHORTS
PIERZ - Minnesota Timberwolves mascot Crunch will perform at halftime and during the second half of the Pierz Pioneers boys' basketball game against Long Prairie-Grey Eagle at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Pequot Lakes playing to the Hilts
For the first 25 minutes Brandon Hilts enjoyed a great seat in the Pequot Lakes High School gymnasium Jan. 9.
Flyers downed by Storm
LITTLE FALLS - Brianna Sanoski scored a 34.6 to place third in the all-around and Teri Stein finished sixth with a 30.5 as the Little Falls Flyers lost to the Sauk Rapids Storm 137.875-128.525 in a Central Lakes Conference meet Thursday.
Flyers throttle Alexandria 6-1
LITTLE FALLS - Jared Festler continued his torrid scoring pace with two goals and four assists as the Flyers easily dispatched the Alexandria Cardinals 6-1 in Central Lakes Conference boys' hockey Thursday.
BHS tops grueling week with a win
Zach Schneider said it's a process.
A game within the game
C-I and Pequot's first matchup Jan. 9 was everything it was expected to be. There were momentum shifts, a thrilling comeback and close all the way to the final buzzer.
Warriors blanked by Elk River
ELK RIVER - The Brainerd Warriors girls' hockey team dropped a Section 8-2A game to the Elk River Elks 4-0 Thursday.
Scoreboard
Area events
St. Cloud Tigers claw past Brainerd
ST. CLOUD - Kayla Huether paced the Warriors with 21 points, 12 coming from beyond the 3-point arc, as Brainerd fell to the St. Cloud Tech Tigers 51-43 in Central Lakes Conference girls' basketball Thursday.
Freiday may be on verge of ending drought
Maggie Freiday is suffering from state meet withdrawal.
Scoreboard
Area events
LOCAL SHORTS
Dan Ebert of Lake Shore leads the Semi-Pro Stock class in points following last weekend's WPSA PowerSports Snowmobile Polaris Brainerd International Raceway Championship.
Swimming and diving
YMCA Dolphins vs. Superior Whalers and North East Mariners
Aitkin wins two, Pierz splits
PIERZ - Isaac Gruber, Hank Virnig, and Kyle Welle of the Pierz Pioneers and Nick Nadeau of Class 1A's third-ranked Aitkin Gobblers all won matches by pins at the Pierz wrestling triangular Thursday.
Pierz's Kimman scores 37 points in loss
EDEN VALLEY - Pierz's Katie Kimman turned in a spectacular game by scoring 37 points, but it wasn't enough as the Pioneers were nipped 61-58 by Eden Valley-Watkins in a Central Minnesota Conference game Thursday.
My favorite, and least favorite, sports movies
One of my favorite things to do while running on my treadmill at home is to watch a movie. Not only does that help pass the hour I'm on the treadmill each day, it helps keep my mind off what I'm doing.
One big snowflake
Weather drawing by Katie Schrock of Mrs. Schmidt's third-grade class at Eagle View school.
State forecast for Iowa
Winter storm watch southwest and central iowa from 6 pm saturday
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Breezy. Cloudy...With clouds decreasing west into central in the afternoon. Scattered snow showers this morning...Then a few lingering flurries early afternoon east. Highs 20 to 30.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...A period of mostly cloudy skies this morning northeast... Otherwise mostly sunny. Highs from the mid to upper 20s east...To the mid 30s to lower 40s west.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs in the upper teens
Fishing holes are ready
Weather drawing by Cameron Christiansen of Mrs. Schmidt's third-grade class at Eagle View school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Lake effect snow advisory for ashland...Iron...And bayfield counties tonight into friday afternoon...
Wisconsin state forecast
Lake effect snow advisory for ashland...Iron...And bayfield counties until 6 pm this afternoon...
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Patchy freezing
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs 5 northeast to 35 southwest.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy and windy. Isolated flurries central...A
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny. Highs around 10 north to lower 20s southwest.