Thursday, February 10, 2005
The toughest part is acquiring parts
Classy Cruisers Car Club member Lynn Peterson would like to ask the cable television automotive restoration show producers this question: How do they get their parts so fast?
'66 Dodge Dart evokes memories
To say Wayne Wooden, owner of Woody's Auto Parts in Merrifield, has a good memory is like saying Dodge Hemi engines ruled the drag strips.
C-I teacher's strike: An update from the picket line
CROSBY -- With picket signs in their hands and warm winter boots on their feet, Crosby-Ironton teachers hit the streets outside Crosby schools early Wednesday, the first day of the C-I teachers' strike.
PEQUOT LAKES HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
The following students have been named to the honor roll at Pequot Lakes High School.
FRANKLIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
The following students have been named to the honor roll at Franklin Junior High.
PILLAGER HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
The following students were placed on the honor roll at Pillager High School. The A honor roll recognizes students with a minimum grade-point average of 3.7, and the B honor roll recognizes students with a minimum of a 3.0-grade point average.
Eitrheim prepares cast of Pequot Lakes play 'See How They Run'
PEQUOT LAKES -- Director Jim Eitrheim of Pequot Lakes Community Theatre is working with a cast of veterans and several new faces to prepare for the opening of "See How They Run."
Point made
In the alley behind the Silver Street Cafe, a homeless woman who used to work at the cafe was found dead in a trash container.
Entertainment shorts
A Brainerd grandmother will be watching the Grammy Awards Sunday for a glimpse of her grandson.
Library exhibit
Watercolors, including "Day Out" by Phyllis Frankum of Brainerd, will be on display through April at the Brainerd Public Library.
BEST BETS
Singer-songwriters Donny Vosen, Eric Addington, Keith Axtman and Darrin Wentz return for another go-around when Central Lakes College's Steve Anderson hosts Writers in the Round 7:34 p.m. Thursday in the Chalberg Theatre at CLC in Brainerd. Tickets are $5.
City hall exhibit
This painting by Helen Smith is among the art on display at Brainerd City Hall as part of a display by Encore Art Club members.
CLC Theatre to present 'The Shape of Things
A cast of four at Central Lakes College will present Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things" 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-26 and Feb. 28-March 2 in the Dryden Theatre on the Brainerd campus.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
Entertainment shorts
Music General dancers took a class with New York City guest tap instructor Mike Minery Jan. 24-26 in the Brainerd studios.
BHS graduate 'celebrates'
Jim Padgette, a graduate of Brainerd High School, performed Jan. 29 with the troupe, the Krewe of Gemini, Jan. 29 in Bossier City, La. He has been captain of the Krewe of Gemini since 2004.
Cook a romantic dinner at home
Nice soft lighting, a beautiful arrangement of flowers, soft music and the perfect meal to me is the best way to say, "Be mine," and share Valentine's Day with the one you love.
COURT
WALKER -- Charles Leslie Headbird, 36, Cass Lake, pleaded not guilty Feb. 7 in Cass County District Court to felony aiding and abetting second-degree robbery.
Fire
A travel trailer and a camper burned to the ground in minutes Monday at a residence on Fox Lane in Merrifield, said Mission Township firefighter Randy Roach.
Accident
HILLMAN -- A 17-year-old Hillman teenager was injured in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday on 173rd Street in Morrison County, near Hillman.
CRIME
THEFT -- Chan Krause, 900 block of Fourth Avenue Northeast, Sunday reported the theft of a snowmobile track valued at $500.
Fire
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a car fire about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on Thompson Road south of Brainerd. The car was damaged but not a total loss, the fire department reported. No one was injured in the fire.
ACCIDENT
BENA -- A 77-year-old Bena man died Wednesday after the pickup he was driving collided with a Leech Lake Tribal snowplow in Bena.
CORRECTION
Because of incorrect information provided the Dispatch, the dissolutions on Page 5A Friday should not have listed Garth and Mary Paxton.
Check this out
BREEZY POINT -- Connor Chambers may be only 9, but the Ideal Township boy instantly recognized his favorite NHL hockey player's stick when he saw it.
Business management grads mining beyond the pit
Where there's a will, there's a way.
C.A.R.E. quilt
Students involved in Emily Charter School's C.A.R.E. project, including Jason Peterson, Cathy Kile and Travis Beens, recently made quilt squares to represent each of their individual characteristics. All the different colors came together to make a quilt showcasing gender, cultural and age differences.
Free dental service
Jewelle Boe, 7, Deer Creek, was among more than 40 area residents to receive free dental services Friday at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. She had her teeth examined and polished by Erin Shankle of Crosby, a dental assisting student, as part of Give Kids a Smile.
Exploring potential careers
STAPLES -- The Staples campus of Central Lakes College is hosting several days for high school students throughout the region, especially sophomores.
Area Eagle Scouts cited
The Pine Tree District of the Central Minnesota Council of the Boy Scouts of America held its Volunteer and Eagles Scout Recognition dinner Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Brainerd.
Emily Charter School students participate in poster contests
EMILY -- Ashley Dunbar and Sunny Berndt, Emily Charter School students, won poster contests sponsored by the Emily, Outing and Fifty Lakes Lions Club.
Emily Charter School to hold school screenings in March, April
EMILY -- Preschool and kindergarten screenings will be 9 a.m. to noon March 4 and April 1 at Emily Charter School.
Retreat for parents whose children receive special education services set
EAST GULL LAKE -- The 11th annual Region V Parent Retreat will be April 16 and 17 at Kavanaugh's Resort and Conference Center in East Gull Lake.
AREA BRIEFS
NISSWA -- The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce is planning a self-guided tour of gardens in the area this summer.
Marked with the cross for Ash Wednesday
Rev. Rory Swenson of the Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd placed ashes on the forehead of Sara Swenson during Ash Wednesday services at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Brainerd. Park United Methodist Church joined the church for the Wednesday night service. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
LOCAL BRIEFS
STAPLES -- The Region 5 Board will meet 9 a.m. Thursday at the Region 5 office in Staples.
Biologist, guide speak in Brainerd against drilling for oil in Alaska
Drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would result in ecological disaster, according to a biologist and native guide who both have ties to the area.
LOCAL BRIEFS
ST. PAUL -- Legislation authored by Sen. Paul Koering, R-Fort Ripley, that would establish a beginning milk producer program in Minnesota was passed by the Senate Agriculture, Veterans and Gaming Committee this week.
Overheard
"They are hellbent on a strike and they're going to get one."
Overheard
"It was a sad day, not having the students here. It feels pretty empty. It's hard for everyone. I'm sure it's extremely hard on them (teachers). I know they want to be teaching their children."
Commissioners yet to reach agreement in regard to Elks relocation costs
Moving the Elks organization out of its building is going to cost Crow Wing County.
Strike avoided in Pequot
Pequot Lakes School District officials and teachers reached a tentative agreement to resolve their unsettled 2003-2005 teacher contract.
Kafka accepts position as community corrections director
Michael Kafka, Isle, one of four finalists for the Central Minnesota Community Corrections executive director's position was offered and accepted the job, it was announced Tuesday.
Brainerd school's program honored
The Brainerd School District's Middle Level Alternative Program has been selected as Alternative Program of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, the district learned this week.
Highway bill rolls through committee
Sen. Paul Koering, R-Fort Ripley, testified this week before the Senate Transportation Committee on his bill to name Highway 371 the Purple Heart Memorial Highway in honor of veterans. Also testifying were Bill Wroolie (right), past national commander and chief executive officer of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and Al Holtan (left), state department commander for the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The bill passed unanimously and was referred to the committee on Agriculture and Veterans Affairs.
Teachers walk the line
CROSBY -- With picket signs in their hands and warm winter boots on their feet, Crosby-Ironton teachers hit the streets outside Crosby schools early Wednesday, the first day of the C-I teachers' strike.
Sen. Sams spends night in hospital
ST. PAUL -- Sen. Dallas Sams, DFL-Staples, did not return to work Tuesday morning after spending Monday night in a hospital.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Touch the lives of cancer patients and those caring for them by contributing to the Gift of Hope program, which enables the local American Cancer Society to deliver bouquets of daffodils anonymously to cancer patients at medical centers and facilities throughout the Brainerd lakes area.
Mediation fails
CROSBY -- Crosby-Ironton teachers will walk the picket lines starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday after last-minute talks between the teachers' union and the school district broke down after three and a half hours Tuesday night.
Initiative Foundation seeks nonprofits for VISTA program
To help reduce poverty in central Minnesota, the Initiative Foundation is seeking nonprofits interested in having a full-time VISTA volunteer on their staff for at least one year.
This was Brainerd
30 years ago (1975) - Miss Leslie Pirner, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pirner, Crosby, was crowned as 1975 Miss Crosby-Ironton at the fourth annual queen pageant. Miss Pirner also won the talent contest with a saxophone solo.
This was Brainerd
100 years ago (1905) - Specials: Nice medium sized oranges, 45 per peck; grapefruit cider 25 per gallon; potatoes 25 per bushel; 20 bunches of bananas at 15 and 20 per dozen Bane's the busy store.
Board gearing up to handle large crowds at two meetings about smoke-free issue
When Crow Wing County considered where to have two public sessions to gather feedback on a possible smoke-free ordinance, officials looked for a large meeting space.
Lorrie L. Walters
Lorrie L. Walters, 40, Brainerd, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at the St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. She was born in Brainerd on Sept. 22, 1964, to James and Lorraine (Isle) Walters.
Shirley Dick
LITCHFIELD -- Shirley Dick, age 57, of Litchfield, died Sunday evening, Feb. 6, 2005, at the Emmanuel Nursing Home in Litchfield. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Litchfield with Pastor Bob Kandels officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held in Ripley Cemetery.
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Ann Berg
MINNEAPOLIS -- Ann Berg (Czech, Kroll), age 94, of Minneapolis, died Feb. 6, 2005, in Minneapolis. Survived by many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister; and many, many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of St. Bridget, 3811 Emerson Ave. N., Minneapolis. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. Visitation will be one half-hour prior to Mass at church and 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Washburn-McReavy, Swanson Chapel, Lowry at Irving Aves. N.
Iris T. Johnson
AITKIN -- Iris T. Johnson, 92, of Aitkin, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Aicota Health Care Center, Aitkin.
Ruth E. Gustafson
McGREGOR -- Ruth E. Gustafson, age 82, of McGregor, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at her home.
Jane A. Kruse
McGREGOR -- Jane A. Kruse, 89, of McGregor, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, in the Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin.
Bettie J. Schaefer
Bettie J. Schaefer, age 86, lifetime Brainerd area resident, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village.
James L. Johnson Sr.
James L. Johnson Sr., 87, Brainerd, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Barbara Elling
AITKIN -- Barbara Elling, age 95, of Aitkin, died on Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at the Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Aitkin with Pastor David Becker officiating. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call at the church an hour before the services. Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.
Rose M. Allen
Rose M. Allen, age 71, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village. Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.
Lorrie L. Walters
Lorrie L. Walters, 40, Brainerd, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Stephanie J. Burrows
DYER, Ind. -- Stephanie J. Burrows (nee Padgett), age 55, of Dyer, Ind., passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005. Born Aug. 19, 1949, to the late Franklin and Ruth Padgett, of Brainerd, Minn. She is survived by her husband, Donald Burrows, of Dyer, Ind.; one daughter, Rebecca, of Dyer, Ind.; two sisters, Elizabeth (Dr. Clayton) Campbell, of Omaha, Neb., and Patricia Kramer, of St. Cloud, Minn.; one brother, Henry (Mary Ann) Padgett, of St. Cloud, Minn.; two brothers-in-law, Thomas (Margaret) Burrows, of West Allis, Wis., and David (Lisa) Burrows, of Cudahy, Wis.; sister-in-law, Carolyn Burrows, of Greenfield, Wis.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Open Forum
With the strike starting in the Crosby-Ironton School District, there will be a few who will want to undermine the good efforts of the teachers seeking a fair settlement. These underminers are those who will come to work to replace the strikers. In the unions we refer to them as scabs.
Open Forum
We would like to respond to the Open Forum letter regarding urinalysis tests. When the information stated is inaccurate, we feel it's important for the public to know the facts.
GUEST COLUMN: Ripley should be a mobilization center
It put into perspective for me what they go through to prepare for an extended time away from Minnesota. I was gone for only nine days, but these men and women are separated for over a year from their families and loved ones. They lose holidays and miss birthdays. I have seen the strains on our troops separated from their families and far away from home. I know there is more we can do to help out our men and women who are faced with the difficulty of deployment, and one solution is to make Camp Ripley a mobilization center for troops right here in Minnesota. By building this center, we have the opportunity to keep families closer together a little bit longer before they go overseas. And whether our soldiers stay a week or a few months longer, more time in Minnesota means more time with loved ones.
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OUR OPINION: C-I STRIKE
Strikes are no fun at all.
15-day leaves will start by month's end
Soldiers serving with the 194th Armor in Iraq will be receiving 15-day leaves in shifts beginning at the end of February.
Jane's addiction: Athletics
Jane Peterson has come a long way, baby.
Puchalla scores six to lead Brainerd
MOUNDS VIEW -- Nathan Puchalla continued his stellar play by scoring six goals for the Brainerd Warriors floor hockey team in a 9-2 triumph over Mounds View Tuesday.
Tigers claim third victory over Sebeka
SEBEKA -- Molly Lundrigan scored 10 points and Taylor Sheley added nine for the Pine River-Backus Tigers in a 45-38 non-conference girls' basketball victory over the Sebeka Trojans Tuesday.
Scoreboard
Football
On floor, Helland steps to the fore
Individuals like Tessa Helland have filled in admirably for the short-handed Brainerd Warriors gymnastics team this season.
Scoreboard
Basketball
Garry qualifies for state
Senior Mike Garry became the lone Brainerd Warriors state qualifier from Tuesday's Section 7 Alpine skiing meet at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.
Not your average Joes lead Pillager
PILLAGER -- Joe Stoll and Joe Kavanaugh stole the show as the Pillager Huskies knocked off New York Mills 72-54 in Park Region Conference boys basketball Tuesday.
Brainerd's upset bid falls short
The smell of an upset wafted through the Brainerd High School gymnasium and infused excitement into the stands Tuesday.
Next stop: State
Brainerd Nordic skier Shawn Steinkraus skated to the finish line in the Section 8 race Wednesday at Camp Ripley. The Warrior boys' team qualified for state for the first time in 19 years. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Pequot Lakes spring meeting Feb. 28
PEQUOT LAKES -- A spring sports meeting for Pequot Lakes students in grades 7-12 is scheduled 7 p.m. Feb. 28 in the high school gym.
Abrahamson's plans up in air
Kylie Abrahamson of Brainerd spent a lot of time soaring through the air on her Arctic Cat, before a leg injury suffered during a snocross race earlier this year grounded her.
Brainerd loses sixth straight
ST. CLOUD -- The Brainerd Warriors boys' basketball team fell behind 41-24 at halftime and couldn't recover in a 75-60 loss to the St. Cloud Apollo Eagles in Central Lakes Conference play Tuesday.
Eyeing a pin
Aitkin Gobblers 160-pounder Johnathan Arness (top) pinned Steve Lustilla of the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines in 20 seconds Tuesday in the Section 7, Class 2A tournament at Aitkin High School. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
Rainy River's Jones ends Central Lakes' win streak
In two games against the Rainy River Voyageurs this season, the Central Lakes College Raiders women's basketball team wasn't able to come up with an answer for Rozalind Jones.
Raiders come from behind for crucial win
There were a number of reasons why the Central Lakes College Raiders men's basketball team wanted to beat the Rainy River Voyageurs Tuesday.
PL/PR-B, Staples-Motley eliminated
Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus and Staples-Motley were eliminated in the opening round of the Section 7, Class 2A team wrestling tournament Tuesday.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
WEDNESDAY
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
THURSDAY
Sports shorts
Courtney Stach, a freshman forward for the Central Lakes College women's basketball team, has been named Northern Division player of the week ending Feb. 5.
Aitkin, Pierz, B-H/V advance
AITKIN -- The second-seeded Aitkin Gobblers took down the No. 6 Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines 51-16 in Section 7, Class 2A quarterfinal wrestling Tuesday.
Postell, Neu lead W-DC past Willmar
WADENA -- Dustin Postell finished with two goals and an assist and Derek Neu made 23 saves to help the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines to a 5-1 boys' hockey victory Tuesday.
All the way to state
It hasn't been since 1986, before head coach Chris Hanson graduated from high school, that the Brainerd Warriors boys' Nordic ski team competed at the state meet.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny south and east. Mostly cloudy northwest.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Scattered flurries early this morning ending over the southeast and far northwestern counties. Otherwise partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly sunny and warmer. Patchy fog early in southeastern valleys. Becoming windy northwest. Highs from 35 to 40 east...To the lower 50s southwest.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly sunny. Highs 10 northeast to the lower 30s southwest.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s to
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy with a few flurries early this morning northeast...Otherwise partly to mostly sunny statewide. Highs from near 20 east to the mid to upper 30s southwest.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs from the mid 40s southwest to
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Steady light snow early in the east...Diminishing to scattered snow showers and flurries in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers and flurries west. Highs in the 20s.
Hot cocoa weather
Weather drawing by Sara Dick of Mrs. Surma's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Morning light snow tapering to flurries southeast.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy east with scattered flurries and light snow. Partly
I like snow
Weather drawing by Addy Ferrie of Mrs. Staples' first grade class at Whittier school.