Friday, January 28, 2005
Former BIR GM tries out new market
Former Brainerd International Raceway General Manager Scott Quick said that the proposed Pine County racetrack facility's central location will help its success.
Paint job is next step in restoration of '69 Camaro
Last week, the Classy Cruisers project car, a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, was painted Hugger Orange (the same color as the '69 Pontiac GTO Judge) at the club's clubhouse.
Strange snow machine has a plethora of uses
Riding for several miles across the vast Lake of the Woods ice in a tracked vehicle with front-mounted skis has to leave an impression on ice fishermen en route to fish houses.
MENUS
Monday B Cereal, yogurt or string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. L Hamburger/bun w/toppings, oven fries, orange wedges, sherbet cup, milk.
BEST BETS
Our picks for this weekend and the week ahead
Four Franklin Junior High School musicians named to honor band
Franklin Junior High School students Jade Hagberg, eighth-grade flute, Brian Kolbeck, eighth-grade tuba, and Karsten Jensen and Krystle Radtke, ninth-grade flute, have been selected for membership in the Minnesota Band Directors Association Honor Bands.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
The week's top movies
1. "Are We There Yet?" Sony, $18,575,214.
Wright way to relax
Playing the clarinet is a way to escape for Brainerd High School junior Crystal Wright.
Three Vacationland figure skaters place in Mankato competition
Three Vacationland Figure Skating Club skaters competed Jan. 14-15 at the second annual Bend of the River Figure Skating Competition in Mankato.
The week's top books
1. "The Broker" by John Grisham (Doubleday)
Movie reviews
"Elektra" -- Blissfully Ben Affleck-free, this "Daredevil" spin-off benefits greatly from the presence of Jennifer Garner, who steps from the shadows of Hell's Kitchen rooftops into the spotlight of her own butt-kicking chick flick. In fact, you'd never know that "Daredevil" ever came out in 2003 from watching this movie, and that's a good thing. Garner already has proven herself the ideal action figure from her star-making role on TV's "Alias." Playing Elektra, the Marvel Comics warrior princess, is a perfect fit for the perfectly fit actress. But Garner's charms extend beyond the mere physical. Simply by showing up, she makes "Elektra" far more entertaining than it has a right to be. Yes, she's smart and sexy and strong, but she also has a girl-next-door likability that makes her seem accessible. Goran Visnjic and the confident Kirsten Prout play the father and daughter Elektra protects from dark forces. PG-13 for action violence. 93 min. Two and a half stars out of four.
An 'Assault' on Hollywood's vault
Film buffs reared on movies of the 1970s and '80s should prepare themselves: You're probably only a few years away from seeing the work of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas being remade (in fact, there's probably more than a few film geeks who'd like to take another shot at "The Phantom Menace").
Entertainment shorts
LITTLE FALLS -- Watercolor and quilting classes are being offered at the Great Rivers Arts Center in downtown Little Falls.
Quite the characters
Take a closer look at the fictional people who liven up the small screen every week. John Hansen ranks the top 10 TV characters of the moment.
CLC production staged at regional festival
Central Lakes College presented one of two Minnesota stage productions as part of the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival on Friday in St. Louis.
Are Americans returning to old-fashioned diets?
Low-carb dieting may be on the wane.
Watch the game with kielbasa as a tasty appetizer
Sweet Onion Kielbasa is a dish that would make a super appetizer for a game-watching party, and it's a zip to cook, ready to serve in about half an hour.
Fried chicken is full of flavor, not calories
I am a big fan of chicken, especially fried chicken. However, I don't like the calories that come with fried chicken.
Super stylish pizza
A homemade pizza dressed up with Italian ham and Parmesan cheese is easily and quickly put together -- but even if it's just as quickly eaten up, those who sample it will have time to register its good taste, and won't soon forget it.
CRIME
THEFT -- Thomas Adair, 19,000 block of State Highway 371, Monday reported his Ice Pro fishing house worth $5,000 stolen from the bay of North Long Lake.
Little Falls woman arrested in meth bust
LITTLE FALLS -- A 37-year-old Little Falls woman was arrested Tuesday after the Central Minnesota Drug Task Force and the Morrison County Sheriff's and Little Falls Police departments executed a search warrant at a home in northeast Little Falls.
Correction
A Page 6A news brief Wednesday misidentified the nature of an investigation into the death of Brandon J. Misquadace, 22, McGregor.
Clarification
Because of incorrect information provided to the Dispatch, background information about Central Lakes College's Occupational Skills Program was unclear in Page 1E stories Jan. 13 and 20.
Pot probe leads to arrests in Brainerd
Two Brainerd men were arrested Monday after the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division executed a search warrant at a Brainerd residence. The search was the culmination of an extensive investigation into a marijuana growing operation.
Safe chimney leads to a happy house
The fire may be delightful, but remember that it can be dangerous.
Housing briefs
NISSWA -- Bill Rickmeyer joined the staff at RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty in Nisswa as a sales associate.
Cabin is comfortingly close to home
Space where the family van used to be parked is now a cozy up north cabin.
Thailand revealed
Two Central Lakes College students from Thailand will reveal facts about their homeland at a Cultural Thursday event.
Student lands a star for class project interview
When Laura Craig decided to interview someone for her class project on radio broadcasting, the eighth-grader from St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School aimed high.
Where's the lake?
The only thing missing from Diane Schilling's attached garage, which was turned into an up north cabin, is the lake.
Study reflects benefits of property tax reform
The Minnesota Taxpayer Association released a 50-state property tax comparison study this week that said progress continues to be made in reducing the state's business property tax burden compared to the rest of the country without significant increases in homeowners' taxes.
Overheard
"I know my dad wants to see me. I'd like to see him, too."
8th-grader wins spelling bee honors
Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist Sarah Dens, a seventh-grader at Forestview Middle School, paused while spelling the word "simultaneously" in the final spelldown Wednesday in the 2005 Brainerd School District Spelling Bee.
Fishy art
BAXTER - Something smelled a little fishy this week at Forestview Middle School in Baxter - but students didn't mind a bit.
It didn't take long for store to draw its first protest
Protesters plan to present their viewpoints outside Wal-Mart Saturday afternoon.
100-year-old's advice: 'Keep your mind busy'
Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist Selene Boots said in a life that spans 100 years there is both joy and sorrow, but a key to surviving it all is being able to take anything that comes without spending time worrying about it. Boots remains independent. She still lives in her own home with daily help from Good Neighbor home health aides Becky Lapka and Vivian Koep.
C-I Youth Summit planned
Does the Cuyuna Range need a teen coffee shop? A paintball course? An indoor skate park?
Thailand revealed
Two students from Thailand will reveal facts about their homeland at a Cultural Thursday event at Central Lakes College. Look for a preview of their talk.
LOCAL BRIEFS
CASS LAKE -- A multiagency emergency rescue exercise will be conducted from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday on the ice and in the waters of Cass Lake sponsored by the Cass County Sheriff's Department and Cass Lake Fire Department.
Son becomes Baxter link to Ohio death row case
BAXTER -- Sean Richey said it's not totally his dad's fault that he has not seen his son for most of his 19 years of life.
This was Brainerd
JANUARY 27 - 100 years ago (1905) - Fire Devastated Old Landmark. The Wise Building and two buildings south were wiped out entailing heavy loss. The total loss will reach $18,600 the Insurance carried amounts to $12,005.80.
This was Brainerd
JANUARY 28 - 40 years ago (1965) - One of the coldest temperature readings in a decade was recorded here this morning when the thermometer registered a paralyzing -41 degrees. The town taxi had every available vehicle working this morning and still had trouble keeping up with the flood of calls.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Brainerd Parks and Recreation Board will meet 3:30 p.m. Monday at Brainerd City Hall.
Leonard C. DiMatteo
LITTLE FALLS -- Leonard C. DiMatteo, age 81, of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at his home in Little Falls. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Little Falls, Minn. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and Friday from 10-11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church.
Andrew L. Waltz
Andrew L. Waltz, age 94, resident of Brainerd since 1945, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Andrew was born on May 20, 1910, in Canby, Minn., to Lemual and Mary (Michels) Waltz. He had been a member of St. Francis Parish and St. Andrew's Parish. He retired in 1975 from the maintenance department of the Minnesota State Highway Department. He married Marjorie Kuhlman in Milford, Iowa, on June 14, 1938.
Robert 'Bob' J. Schultz
LITTLE FALLS -- Robert "Bob" J. Schultz, 79-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Schultz will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Little Falls Alliance Church. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the Little Falls Alliance Church.
Gladys Joy
Gladys Joy, 93, of Woodland Good Samaritan Care Center, died Jan. 18, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Services were conducted Jan. 22, 2005, at the Slininger-Rossow Chapel in Jefferson, Iowa, with interment in the Junction Township Cemetery in Grand Junction, Iowa.
Beverly Wood
AITKIN -- Beverly Wood, age 58, of Aitkin, died on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, in the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin. Visitation will be from noon until the time of services on Monday.
Andrew Waltz
Andrew Waltz, age 94, resident of Brainerd, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Robert Kyar
AITKIN -- Robert Kyar, age 65, resident of Aitkin, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at his home.
Robert Lien
Robert Lien, age 66, resident of Brainerd, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud.
Timothy L. Houle
LITTLE FALLS Timothy Lee Houle, 30-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, in Hubbard Township, Polk County, Minn.
Angeline 'Angie' Amiot
Angeline "Angie" (Boileau) Amiot, age 87, resident of Brainerd, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Angie was born on Aug. 9, 1917, in Watford City, N.D., to Jerry and Mary (Durkin) Jarbo. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, the church guild and a square dancing group. She also was a foster parent.
Forrest H. Skeesick
Sept. 21, 1925 -- Jan. 20, 2005
Joyce M. Olson
LITTLE FALLS -- Joyce M. Olson, age 69, a resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at her home in Little Falls. Arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Joyce M. Olson
LITTLE FALLS -- Joyce Marie Olson, 69-year-old lifelong resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at her home in Little Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, at First Lutheran Church.
Elsie Kruger
LITTLE FALLS -- Elsie Kruger, age 101, of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at 1 p.m. at St. Otto's Care Center Chapel in Little Falls. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Otto's Chapel.
Brandon J. Misquadace
McGREGOR Brandon John Misquadace, native name: Be mwe wii dung, age 22, of McGregor, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at McGregor.
VOX POP
Rules for library board members
Good Samaritan helped pull vehicle from ditch
They were so close they could see the man's face when they slid across into the ditch. Luckily no one got hurt but they were stuck. The sand truck did not stop to see if anyone was hurt or to offer to call a tow truck. He just kept on going along with several others that did not stop including a tractor trailer rig. Finally a man stopped and he offered to pull them out since only the back wheels were in the ditch and he had a tow strap. After doing this good deed he went on his way before my daughter could get his name. Thank God no one got hurt but we are all really upset about the state sand truck not stopping to at least radio in and check for injuries. How would that driver feel if it were his wife and daughter?
OTHER OPINION: TRAIN WRECK
The emergency response to Wednesday's commuter train wreck on the border of Glendale and Los Angeles was everything the region could have hoped for. All those earlier rehearsals, some in preparation for possible terrorist attacks, paid off.
Time to revise Social Security
Social Security changes are expected to be highlighted next week in President George W. Bush's State of the Union address and his emphasis on the issue is welcome.
Open Forum: Meth programs on TV Sunday night
Sunday, 1/30 there will be two consecutive shows on Twin Cities Public TV on the meth issue. At 7 p.m., "Meth -- Shadow Across America" will air, followed by "Life After Meth," a show about treatment and recovery. The shows are produced by Hazelden Foundation and Twin Cities Public Television.
Is the Bible from God or man?
The Bible presents a problem to mankind. Shall we believe this Book, or belittle it? Shall we endorse it, or ignore it? Shall we follow it, or fight it?
CHURCHES
Deerwood Baptist Church activities
Take time to listen
Last week I ran across this little story that has made the rounds. A mother and her small daughter were discussing the dolls in a department store. As they looked at each doll, the child asked, "What does it do?" The mother would answer, "It talks," or "It wets," or "It cries."
Overheard
"The explosion flattened the front tires, damaged parts of the engine and undercarriage, and left shrapnel in the doors. However, the crew compartment was left completely intact. None of the three soldiers in the vehicle received even so much as a scratch. I share the above incident, not to worry all of you, but to give you confidence that we have the equipment and the training to keep us as safe as possible."
194th keeps busy
Soldiers from the 194th Armor have already conducted more than 100 combat patrols and are involved in security patrols in preparation for the upcoming Iraqi elections.
Brainerd swamps St. Cloud Apollo
ST. CLOUD -- Tim Lange won the 50- and 100-yard freestyle and was also a member of the winning 200 freestyle relay team leading the Brainerd Warriors boys swimming and diving team to a 104-77 victory over St. Cloud Apollo Thursday.
Scoreboard
EASTERN CONFERENCE
In the Brainerd Lakes area:
FRIDAY
Let it snow
The annual Lumberjack Classic cross country ski race will be skied Feb. 6 at the Northland Arbortuem.
Patriots down rival Pine River-Backus
PINE RIVER -- Jesse Fisher tossed in 20 points and Chris Johnson added 11 for the Pequot Lakes Patriots in a 59-36 victory over the Pine River-Backus Tigers in Mid-State Conference boys' basketball Thursday.
Conference dual meet championship
St. Cloud Tech Tigers
W-DC beats Staples-Motley
WADENA -- Kenny Steffens of Wadena-Deer Creek improved to 23-3 with a win at 119 pounds and Tanner Richards improved to 22-4 at heavyweight for the Wolverines in a 48-30 triumph over the Staples-Motley Cardinals in Mid-State Conference wrestling Thursday.
Sports shorts
Peter Johnson of Brainerd broke the state record in his age group Sunday in the Icebreaker Masters swim meet at the University of Minnesota.
Three third-period goals lift Flyers past Apollo
LITTLE FALLS -- A wild third period saw Little Falls upend St. Cloud Apollo 3-1 Thursday night in Central Lakes Conference action.
Rainy rains threes on CLC
INTERNATIONAL FALLS -- The Central Lakes College men's basketball team gave up its most points since the 1997-98 season in a 102-69 loss to the Rainy River Voyageurs in a key Northern Division game Wednesday.
Pequot Lakes improves to 17-0
BEMIDJI -- The second-ranked Class 2A Pequot Lakes Patriots remained unbeaten as Teresa Parker scored 28 points in a 48-32 victory over the Bemidji Lumberjack on Tuesday.
CLC women fall to 0-14
INTERNATIONAL FALLS -- The longest travel day of the season didn't have a happy ending as the Central Lakes College women's basketball team fell to Rainy River College 95-76 Wednesday in a Northern Division game.
Stach excels in basketball
Raiders forward Courtney Stach leads the Central Lakes College women's basketball team in scoring this season.
Football
Super Bowl
Warrior skiers win CLC title
Spurred by first- and second-place finishes by Rebecca Mueller and Hanna Stadem, the Brainerd Warrior girls' Nordic ski team captured the Central Lakes Conference championship for the ninth time in the meet's 11-year history Thursday.
Golf
Wednesday
WARRIOR GIRLS' BASKETBALL
Kayla Huether and the rest of the Brainerd Warrior girls' basketball team had the green light to fire away and that's what happened.
Warriors' girl Freiday steps up
Maggie Freiday has won the all-around title in three of four meets.
Brainerd skiers sweep
Since it was the Brainerd Warriors Alpine skiing Invitational at Ski Gull it was fitting that it was an all-Warrior day Thursday.
Upcoming sporting events
THURSDAY
Sneep scores four in win against Lumberjacks
Carl Sneep is on a roll.
LF ties Tigers
LITTLE FALLS -- Michelle Anez had two goals and Naomi Stumpf one as the Little Falls Flyers rallied from a three-goal deficit to tie the Princeton Tigers 3-3 in overtime in girls' hockey Tuesday.
Brainerd gymnasts tumble to Tech
Both the Brainerd Warriors and St. Cloud Tech Tigers gymnastics teams were on a collision course this season.
Despite injuries, BHS doesn't take a tumble
Kathleen Lorenz is out with a back injury.
Sports shorts
Crunch will entertain during halftime and throughout the second half. He will be available for autographs following the game.
Warriors will get a shot at state's best at True Team
John Zemke and BHS won the Section 8 title.
Puchalla scores four goals in loss
MINNEAPOLIS -- Nathan Puchalla did his best to keep the Brainerd Warriors adapted floor hockey team in the game as he scored four goals and had one assist despite falling 7-5 to Minneapolis South on Thursday.
On radio and television:
Radio guide
It's all downhill from here
Every year about 1,000 sixth-grade students from area schools learn how to ski at Ski Gull. For some the lessons have led to a lifetime of enjoyment.
On radio and television:
Radio guide
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. A chance of light snow late northwest. Highs in the mid to upper 20s.
State forecast for North Dakota
...Winter weather advisory southeast this morning...
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Mostly sunny east half. Mostly cloudy this morning
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Cloudy with patchy morning fog west...Partly to mostly cloudy east. Highs from the mid 20s far east...To the lower 40s far west.
State forecast for Minnesota
...Winter weather advisory in effect this morning parts of west
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Occasional lake effect snow showers ending by mid morning extreme east central and southeast...Then becoming mostly sunny. Sunny or mostly sunny elsewhere. Highs from the mid teens to the mid 20s.
Rain and snow in the West, light snow showers in the Northeast
Snow and rain showers were scattered throughout the West early Thursday, and parts of New England had snow.
State forecast for North Dakota
.Today...Partly cloudy. Highs from around 20 northeast to the low
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Cloudy with areas of light snow east. Mostly cloudy west. Highs from around 30 far east...To the mid 40s southwest.
AccuWeather.com Releases 30/90 Day Forecast for February Through April
STATE COLLEGE, PA January 24, 2005 AccuWeather.com meteorologists stated today that the recent turn to colder weather east of the Mississippi should continue in February as temperatures east of the Mississippi River should average at or below normal for the month. There is also the chance of more significant eastern snow events in February.
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Cloudy. Chance of freezing drizzle or light snow in the
State forecast for Minnesota
.Today...Mostly sunny east. Partly to mostly cloudy west. Highs in
Happy skater
Weather drawing by Jackie Caughey in the Lowell fourth garde of Mr. Meyer.
We can dream, can't we?
Warm weather drawing by Karlie Nelson in the Nisswa fourth grade of Mrs. Headlee.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. A chance of light snow late northwest. Highs in the mid to upper 20s.
Winter Storm to Cause Major Travel Problems, Power Outages in the South for Friday-Sunday Period
STATE COLLEGE, PA January 27, 2005 AccuWeather.com Winter Storm Center meteorologists expect a winter storm will bring enough snow and ice to a large area in the South to cause travel difficulties and power outages.