Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tips for caregivers
Caregiving, unlike saving for college and investing for retirement, is not something the average person considers when planning for the future.
Bethany wants your art
The Good Samaritan Society-Bethany is seeking artists, photographers or anyone who want to display their talents to come to the nursing home.
A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ABUSE
Walking down the hallway at Good Samaritan Society-Woodland in Brainerd you see the polite smiles from the nursing staff members and the elderly residents going through their day-to-day routine.
Organizing comes naturally to her
Helen Doucette
Working with seniors is a learning experience
I recently was asked to describe, as a "younger" person, what it is like to work at the Lakes Area Senior Activity Center.
Events planned at Little Falls Senior Center
LITTLE FALLS - The Little Falls Senior Center's pancake, sausage and egg breakfast is set from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 1.
Firefighters respond
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a possible rescue call at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday on the Gull River on Gull River Road, near Gull Dam Road. Firefighters determined the call to be a false alarm.
Laughton remains in critical condition
Austin Laughton, 18, Brainerd, who was injured Thursday in a single-vehicle rollover crash, remained in critical condition Sunday at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.
Brainerd dancers 5th at state
The Brainerd Warriors Dance Team made the final round of six teams in the high kick state championship Friday at the Target Center in Minneapolis, but fell short of capturing another state championship.
Economy drives area auto repair decisions
Are auto repair shops getting more business in a tough economy?
Demographer: Look for Cass population to stop growing by 2022
BACKUS Martha McMurry of the Minnesota State Demographic Center said at the Cass County Board retreat she expects Cass County population to stop growing by 2022.
Overheard
I think it would be in the best interest of the state if he resigned because I don't think the state can stand this anymore.
Overheard
Everyone's holding on to their money with both hands.
Loony Nisswa draws crowd for jubilee
People crowded the streets and stores of Nisswa Saturday for the 37th annual Nisswa Jubilee. This year's theme of Loony in Nisswa had dual interpretations of either Looney Toons or the Minnesota state bird. The cartoon and aviary snow sculptures were prevalent.
This was Brainerd
FEBRUARY 16 - 80 years ago (1929) - Construction of Brainerd's new high school building continues with all possible speed, with indications that bricklaying will begin by April 1. Practically the whole basement is completed and the boiler room will be complete in two weeks.
There's more than just tending flowers to being a good florist
If you went to Gabrielle "Gay" Potvin's Brainerd home you wouldn't guess she was a florist with more than 30 years experience. It's only on the rare occasion that she has fresh flowers at home.
Pine River-Backus Elementary School fire
Pine River firefighters pulled open a garage door on the wood chip storage building outside of Pine River-Backus Elementary School, releasing smoke. Firefighters responded to report of a boiler/wood chip fire around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters entered the building at Door No. 30 on the east side of the building to gain access to the elementary boiler room. The amount of damage wasn't immediately known Monday night. Pine River Journal/Kelly Virden
Correction
Eunice Longanecker's birth year was listed incorrectly in her 90th birthday announcement on Page 4C Sunday. Longanecker was born in 1919, not 1938 as was listed.
Commissioners continue to work on battling downturn
BACKUS Major population and development growth that fueled higher demands for service and paid for ever-larger county budgets through the 1990's and much of this decade now are expected to level off in the next decade in Cass County.
Fire call at Breezy Point Resort
Pequot Lakes firefighters were called to Breezy Point Resort at 3:45 p.m. Monday after smoke was reported in the resort's laundry building. The smoke was the result of lint catching fire in a dryer, Fire Chief Tom Nelson said. There was minor damage to the building's siding, a wall and a deck. No one was injured in the fire. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
LOCAL BRIEFS: Baxter man hurt after falling through window
A 24-year-old Baxter man was seriously injured after falling through a window at the former Tropical Nites bar in downtown Brainerd.
This was Brainerd
FEBRUARY 17 - 60 years ago (1949) - A Brainerd family was driven from their home in night clothes early this morning when an explosion in the furnace sent flame and smoke through the ducts into every room in the house. There was barely time for us to get the children out, said the father.
Julie A. Williams
LONGVILLE - Julie Williams, 57, of Longville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at her home in Longville.
Jerome Schardin
AITKIN - Jerome Schardin, 57, of Aitkin, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at his home.
Edna I. Mertens
Edna I. Mertens, 77, died on Feb. 14, 2009, at her home outside of Brainerd.
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.
Florence L. Hanson
Florence L. Hanson, Brainerd, 94, passed away Feb. 13, 2009, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village, Brainerd. She was a recent resident of Excelsior Place in Baxter.
Edna I. Mertens
Edna I. Mertens, 77, died on Feb. 14, 2009, at her home outside of Brainerd. She was born on Sept. 19, 1931, to Arthur and Lillian (Keehr) Maske in Morrison County.
Martin M. Rutz
FLENSBURG - Martin M. Rutz, 92-year-old resident of Flensburg, Minn., died Friday, Feb. 14, 2009, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, Minn.
Philip Brunes
SANDSTONE - Philip Brunes, 84, formerly of Crosslake, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at Pine Medical Center, Sandstone, Minn. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake.
Florence L. Hanson
Florence L. Hanson, 94, Brainerd, died on Feb. 13, 2009, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village.
Kathleen O'Brien Carr
SEATTLE - Kathleen O'Brien Carr, 51, of Seattle, died on Jan. 30, 2009, after a long illness. She was born June 25, 1957, at the U.S. Army Hospital in Frankfurt on Main, Germany, to George and Marion O'Brien and lived in many places while growing up in a military family.
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.
Harold W. Skov
NIMROD - Harold W. Skov, better known and sometimes only known as "Tinker," 45, of rural Nimrod, was suddenly taken from us on Feb. 11, 2009. Tinker was born on Aug. 11, 1963, to Harold L. Skov and Charlotte Jane (Kielty) in Washington, D.C., while his dad served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Jerome F. Schardin
AITKIN - Jerome "Jerry" F. Schardin, 57, of Aitkin, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at his home after a 2-1/2 year battle with cancer.
Open Forum
Because of staffing cutbacks at the Dispatch, I was asked to write and submit my own article about the upcoming Harlem Gospel Choir concert on Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Tornstrom Auditorium. I wrote a basic news article about the concert, including time and place.
What do you think?
On our Web site, www.brainerddispatch.com, readers may participate in forums at brainerd.dispatch.com/forums.
Sometimes a smoke is just a smoke
WASHINGTON - Drink and drive and it's grrrrrrrr-eat! Smoke pot and your flakes are frosted, dude.
Open Forum
It is with sadness that we have lost such a down to earth and wise contributor to the Dispatch Open Form in the untimely passing of John Holley from Ironton. He always made me think and gave realistic opinions about the political happenings in our state and our United States. I so looked forward to his wise words and loved the intelligent way he could answer to the liberal left writings of some other contributors to this column. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
It only gets tougher for Obama
WASHINGTON - Now comes the hard part.
What do you think?
On our Web site, www.brainerddispatch.com, readers may participate in forums at brainerd.dispatch.com/forums.
A Lightning storm hits North Branch
CROSBY - Ryan Donovan padded his season stats with two goals and three assists to lead the Northern Lakes Lightning to an 11-1 victory over North Branch Monday.
Brainerd sophomores win
The Brainerd Warriors sophomore girls' basketball team defeated Little Falls 54-35 Monday to improve to 12-9.
Flying Warriors end season with loss to Lumberjacks
BEMIDJI - Nhi Dihn turned away 39 shots, but could not lead the No. 7 seeded Brainerd/Little Falls Flying Warriors over the second-seeded Bemidji Lumberjacks, who ended B/LF's season with a 4-0 victory in the Section 8-2A quarterfinals.
LOCAL SPORTS SHORTS
Nathan Scott of Golden Lakes Boxing out of Brainerd defeated Elijah Aaker of Grand Forks at 105 pounds Saturday during a Region IV bout in Wadena.
Wrestling with a touch of uncertainty
For the last four seasons, the Section 8-3A wrestling team tournament has been a guessing game.
Rams buck Brainerd
ROSEAU - Tyler Landman and Adam Knochenmus each scored two goals and Trevor George added a goal and two assists for the Roseau Rams in an 8-1 victory over the Brainerd Warriors Saturday in a Section 8-2A matchup
Conference crown belongs to Brainerd
WILLMAR - Ten All-Central Lakes Conference athletes and six season bests powered the Brainerd Warriors to a 220-point conference win, their second straight, Saturday.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
New NCS promoter's job is his passion
Tim Boeder has been hanging around race tracks for as long as he can remember.
Stevens, Wilke earn conference titles
BRAHAM - Dalton Stevens and Taylor Wilke each collected Great River Conference individual titles to lead the Aitkin Gobblers to second in Friday's meet.
Hornets stung by Johnnies
COLLEGEVILLE - Eric Bolduc sank five 3-pointers to lead the Lake Region Christian Hornets in an 87-58 non-conference loss to the St. John's Prep Johnnies Monday.
Green Wave swamps Patriots
PEQUOT LAKES - Mindy Howard tallied 18 points as Pequot Lakes lost to Class 2A's second-ranked East Grand Forks Green Wave 85-59 in a Section 8-2A matchup Saturday.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
Pierz shoots down Bombers
PIERZ - Michael Weber's 26 points and 11 rebounds led the Pierz Pioneers to a 66-55 victory over 2A's seventh-ranked Braham Bombers Saturday.
Warriors strike first
It's Warriors vs. Flyers week, and for now, bragging rights belong to Brainerd.
Balanced scoring leads Lady Raiders to victory
INTERNATIONAL FALLS - Carissa Utsch, Cayla Collison and Brittney Miller each scored nine points as the Central Lakes College Raiders took down Rainy River 57-45 Saturday for a North Division road win.
Wilford's 19 keeps Raiders on top
INTERNATIONAL FALLS - Quentin Wilford paced the Central Lakes College Raiders with 19 points leading to a 74-65 North Division victory against Rainy River Saturday.
Lakers end Patriots season
DETROIT LAKES - The Pequot Lakes Patriots did not have an answer for Detroit Lakes' Brianna Seebold as she scored three goals and added an assist in the Lakers' 7-0 victory in the Section 6-1A quarterfinals Saturday.
Lightning has River Lakes seeing Stars
BREEZY POINT - Cody Chambers scored two goals and added an assist in the Northern Lakes Lightning's 6-2 victory over the River Lakes Stars Saturday.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Increasing clouds. A slight chance of light snow northwest. Highs from the upper 20s north...To the mid 30s south.
Wisconsin state forecast
Winter weather advisory for most of the state but the northwest for tonight through wednesday evening...
Waving proudly on Presidents Day
Weather drawing by Brittny Eisel in the Harrison third grade of Mrs. Meyer.
State forecast for S.D.
Dense fog advisory through mid morning much of the north to east central...
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 30 east to 40 to 45 northwest.
State forecast for N.D.
Dense fog advisory this morning portions of south central and
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy north. Snow likely northeast. A chance of
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming cloudy. Chance
State forecast for N.D.
Dense fog advisory southwest until 8am mst...
Enjoy it while it lasts
Weather drawing by Ella Kline of Jan Wilcox's kindergarten class at Lowell school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Light snow likely north. Increasing clouds south. Highs
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy north. Partly cloudy south. Breezy southeast. Highs from the upper 20s far north...To the lower to mid 40s south.