Friday, February 20, 2004
Church news
Ash Wednesday worship with Holy Communion will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Imposition of ashes will be offered for those who wish to partake. Special music will be provided by the TLC Singers.
From barn to church
For more than 20 years Peter Keyes felt his life was incomplete.
Take it from Mom: Chicken dumpling soup cures the flu
When I recently had a bout with the flu, I wanted nothing more than the aroma and flavor of hot homemade chicken dumpling soup to soothe my aching body and sore throat.
Crimes
Theft -- Jerry Wilson, Brainerd, Wednesday reported the theft of an all-terrain vehicle trailer.
School lunch menus
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Accidents
A Brainerd man remained in critical condition Friday after a snowmobile-pickup accident Wednesday near Deerwood.
Eckelman recognized for outstanding sales
Becky Eckelman, a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage consultant based in Brainerd, was named to the Leaders Club for providing outstanding customer service and exceeding sales goals.
MMBA general membership meeting set
Mid-Minnesota Builders Association general membership meeting will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at Timbermist in Merrifield.
From the floor up, home is a winner
A massive two-story lake home gained an area builder state and national awards for excellence in construction through challenging conditions and notable design elements.
Bridge across the great room
An elevated walkway connects wings of the home on either side of the great room.
Office space
An upstairs office was added to the lake home's design during construction. The home recently gained national honors. An open balcony, which can be closed by a sliding barn door, overlooks the great room. The home features state-of-the-art technology and incorporates "smart home" controls for lights, temperature, sound and security.
Injuries suffered in snowmobile accident
One person was driven to shore in the back of a pickup after suffering injuries in a snowmobiling accident Thursday afternoon on North Long Lake near Merrifield. North Ambulance workers waited at the lake landing to treat the snowmobiler as well as one other person injured in the accident. Accident information was not available from the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department. Brainerd and Nisswa fire departments assisted at the scene.
Baxter looks at future for utilities
BAXTER -- Water and sewer service was the topic of discussion for the city of Baxter Wednesday.
Former police chief sues city of Lake Shore
Former Lake Shore Police Chief John Bukovich is suing the city of Lake Shore for $50,000 for accrued vacation and sick time for which he said he wasn't paid.
Film flap
The movie "The Passion of the Christ" is stirring controversy. Look for the story Friday in the Religion section.
Mushers to compete at South Long Lake this weekend
The last several winters in the Brainerd lakes area have been frustrating for snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiasts who, up until the last couple of months, have had far too little snow to play in.
Some area lawmakers think smoking ban goes too far
ST. PAUL -- Several northern Minnesota lawmakers oppose a proposed statewide ban of smoking in all public buildings.
Local briefs
'The Brainerd Transportation Advisory Committee will meet 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at city hall.
This was Brainerd
FEBRUARY 19 - 60 years ago (1944) - War Bond purchases in Crow Wing County in the fourth war loan campaign totaled $900,000. This is $158,000 over the counties quota of $742,000.
COMING FRIDAY
A massive lake home gained national honors for an area builder and is providing a glimpse into luxurious living.
MISSOTA TRYING TO SELL MILL
Dan Alexander is no longer looking to make a profit at the Missota Paper Co. His goal now is to recoup money for lenders to the mill.
A MATTER OF BIRTH AND DEATH
You are at a Twin Cities hotel ready for a seven-day cruise to the Bahamas and you realize you forgot your birth certificate -- one of the documents you need to travel out of the country.
This was Brainerd
FEBRUARY 20 - 30 years ago (1974) - A Doctor Recruitment Committee was formed recently at St. Joseph's Hospital to seek additional physicians to serve the Brainerd area, with emphasis on specialists.
DNR expands walleye slot limit for Mille Lacs
Anglers on Mille Lacs will be allowed to keep more walleyes under a less restrictive slot limit announced Thursday by the DNR.
Along for the ride
Colleen Manninen, supporting her 5-month-old daughter, Kate, in a baby carrier, shoveled snow Friday morning in north Brainerd. About 5 inches of fresh snow has fallen since Thursday in Brainerd.
Nisswa summer art festival schedule announced
NISSWA -- The 31st annual Majestic Pines Art Festival will kick off at 9 a.m. July 24 at the Nisswa gazebo on Main Street, along the Paul Bunyan Trail and in the Historic Village by Lakewood Bank.
Oswald M. Olson
Oswald M. Olson, age 73, of Brainerd, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at St. Cloud Hospital.
Obituary policy
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Kevin W. Alexson
Kevin W. Alexson, 46, Brainerd, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village, Brainerd.
Judith A. Lord Bird
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Judith Ann Lord Bird, 63, passed away Feb. 15, 2004, at her home in Virginia Beach, Va., where she had retired. Judy was born and lived for many years in Brainerd, where she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and actively volunteered and worshipped with the Salvation Army.
Irvin J. Bellefeuille
LITTLE FALLS -- Irvin J. Bellefeuille, 83 year old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at his home in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral chapel. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Carl L. Wurdelman
RANDALL -- Carl L. Wurdelman, 86 year old resident of Randall, Minn., passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at the Amazing Days Care Center north of Randall. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Randall with the Rev. Linden Wendzel officiating. Burial will be in the Randall City Cemetery in Randall.
Gail A. Phleger
Gail A. Phleger, 89, Brainerd, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Abigail Ann Eggert
LONG PRAIRIE -- Abigail Ann Eggert was born and died Feb. 15, 2004, at St. Cloud Hospital after a motor vehicle accident.
Bonnie Johnson
PILLAGER -- Bonnie Johnson, age 65, of Pillager, died Wednesday afternoon at Mercy Hospital in Anoka. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. Relatives will receive friends on Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. The Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. followed by parish prayers.
Howard Lemm
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. -- Howard Lemm, age 72, formerly of St. Mathias, passed away Feb. 12, 2004, in Montana. He is survived by his wife, Norma; a son, Randy of Little Falls, Minn.; a daughter, Monica DeBaise of Georgia; two sisters, Leona McCartney of California, and Selma Herron of Merrifield, Minn.; and one brother, Joseph Lemm of Maine. A memorial service will be Saturday at Columbia Falls Mortuary in Columbia Falls, Mont.
Gerald 'Jerry' Bermel
LITTLE FALLS -- Gerald "Jerry" Bermel, age 77 of Little Falls, Minn., passed away today, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Kimberley A. (Skillings) Eggert
Kimberley Ann (Skillings) Eggert, age 23, a resident of Long Prairie, Minn., died Feb. 16, 2004, at St. Cloud Hospital after a motor vehicle accident.
Keith B. Robertson
Keith B. Robertson, 68, Brainerd, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at his home in Brainerd.
Gladys (Munger) Zelmer
ARLINGTON, Wash. -- Gladys (Munger) Zelmer, age 90, Arlington, Wash., formerly of Brainerd, passed away on Feb. 12, 2004, at a care center in Arlington, Wash. She was born Oct. 18, 1913, to Olive and Hans Olsen, Brainerd.
Oswald M. Olson
Oswald M. Olson, age 73, of Brainerd, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at St. Cloud Hospital.
John E. Erickson
WESLACO, Texas -- John Edward Erickson died Feb. 16, 2004, in Weslaco, Texas. He was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Minneapolis to Alex and Helen (Howard) Erickson. He is survived by his wife, June; and a son, Michael, and his family. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Nazarene Church in Merrifield.
Open Forum
In a free society it's important that issues be openly debated.
Vox Pop
I tried to go east by the McDonald's in east Brainerd. We learn from our mistakes and I learned to never try that again. To those of you who need to take a left there, good luck. To the person who wrote in about a light needed, there hasn't been anyone killed there yet so we must not need a light.
Howard Dean
Howard Dean's political rise in 2003 was meteoric. It was convincing enough that most political pundits' regarded him as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee as the current election year began. Dean's ability to raise funds from many
Open Forum
In response to the Feb. 11 letter in The Brainerd Daily Dispatch's Open Forum, "Atrocious roads," I would have to agree with the author of the letter. I also believe that our political leaders at the state and local levels could do more to make our roads safer in the winter time.
An angry white woman
During election cycles, we hear much about the "angry white men" who will tip the scales for some lucky fellow.We don't hear as much from pundits about the angry white women.
Just say no
The often-used drunken sailor metaphor might actually be a disservice to sailors when it's applied to the spending habits of Washington D.C. politicians. Drunken sailors invariably sober up and return to their ships.
Tough times for school districts
Thank you for the timely editorial in the Feb. 12 Dispatch regarding the Brainerd School District's $2.9 million deficit for the 2004-2005 school year. These are tough times, not only for school districts around the state, but other governmental units that depend on funding from the legislature. As you may recall, Gov. Pawlenty and the Legislature had to deal with a huge deficit last year.
Scoreboard
BOYS BASKETBALL
Sports shorts
The Brainerd Warriors junior varsity boys' hockey team tied St. Cloud Tech 2-2 in overtime Thursday in its final game of the season.
BHS gymnasts, matmen favorites to make state
Both Brainerd Warrior teams that compete in section tournaments this weekend are among the favorites to advance to state.
Raider women must win out to make playoffs
VIRGINIA -- The Central Lakes College Raiders women's basketball team hung with one of the top teams in the state Wednesday, the Mesabi Range Lady Norse.
Baumann's 24 points lead Pequot past Greenway
PEQUOT LAKES -- James Baumann scored 24 points for the Pequot Lakes Patriots in a 75-62 win over the Greenway Raiders Thursday.
Sports shorts
Three former Brainerd Warrior Alpine skiers helped the University of Minnesota-Duluth men's and women's teams qualify for the United States Collegiate Skiing Nationals.
Nisswa NW biathletes compete in regional events
Four members of the Nisswa Northwest Biathlon Club competed Sunday in the Minnesota Cup seventh race at Snowflake Nordic Center in Duluth.
S-M wins 20th straight
LONG PRAIRIE -- Three Cardinals scored in double figures as the Staples-Motley girls' basketball team won its 20th straight game, 62-28, against Long Prairie-Grey Eagle in non-conference action Thursday.
BHS' Mueller bound for UM-Duluth
Justin Mueller cultivated a reputation as an acrobatic wide receiver for the Brainerd Warriors as well as a player capable of breaking a football game open with his speed.
Pierz's Luberts keeping his options open
Undecided is where many of the Brainerd area's top football prospects remain for college.
Show runner
Life is good for Andy Schmitz.
Brainerd's Rubin wins on boxing card at Wadena
Brainerd's Nate Rubin won one of 13 bouts on a Golden Gloves boxing card Saturday at the Wadena Armory.
Winning streak at 12
VIRGINIA -- The Mesabi Range Norse gym is known throughout the state as one of the most difficult places for visiting teams to play.
Stoll scores 47 in Pillager win
CASS LAKE -- Pillager's Ben Stoll scored 47 points to lead the Huskies to an 87-82 boys' basketball victory over the Cass Lake-Bena Panthers Thursday.
Wolverine boys fall to Crookston
WADENA -- Brett Hieb scored 20 points and Michael Grieme added 15 in the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines' 90-73 loss to Crookston in non-conference boys' basketball Tuesday.
Scoreboard
BOYS BASKETBALL
Season for the record books
The letter "O" in his first name might stand for offense.
Lickteig's OT goal gives Flyers victory
LITTLE FALLS -- Mikael Lickteig's goal at 4:44 of overtime lifted the Little Falls Flyers past the River Lakes Stars 7-6 in Central Lakes boys' hockey Thursday.
'Nowhere to hide'
About the only positive the Brainerd boys' hockey team can reap from Thursday's 6-0 shellacking administered by the St. Cloud Tech Tigers is it gets to play again in four days.
Warrior girls shoot 22 percent in blowout loss
ALEXANDRIA -- If you can't score, you can't win.
Dean of guitar
Dean Magraw thought he had it pretty good.
Tempo tidbits
Michael Hart, Baxter, a senior at Concordia College (Moorhead), was selected to participate in the Concordia College Band.
Lonesome Tradition to wrap up bluegrass series
Brainerd group The Lonesome Tradition will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Paul Bunyan Nature Learning Center (7187 Wise Road). It is the last of three Bluegrass Minnesota Community Concerts in Brainerd this season.
Entertainment Guide
For week of Feb. 19-25; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
Jazz group to play in Staples
STAPLES -- Dixieland jazz band Jumpin' Jehosafats will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at Centennial Auditorium in Staples. Advanced reserved tickets are available until noon Feb. 27 by calling the Centennial Auditorium box office at (218) 894-5416 or 800-213-6877.
Creedence booked at GCML
ONAMIA -- Creedence Clearwater Revisited, known for its distinctive 1960s and '70s down home sound, will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 8-9 at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs Events & Convention Center.
Arts Advocacy Day planned
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Citizens for the Arts will host its annual Arts Advocacy Day at the state capitol with a rally at 8:30 a.m. and meetings with legislators from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Country singer Gary Allan to perform at Mille Lacs
ONAMIA -- He's from southern California, but Gary Allan's music is pure country, as fans will experience at 6 and 8 p.m. March 5 and 6 at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs Events & Convention Center.
Exhibit features self portraits, bird drawings
DEERWOOD -- George Robinson's ink drawings of dead birds and self portraits explore the elements of line, color, shape and texture to create harmonious works of intricate beauty. An exhibit of Robinson's drawings continues through March at Ripple River Gallery south of Deerwood.
Three Dog Night to play Hinckley
HINCKLEY -- Three Dog Night will perform at 8 p.m. March 25 and 26 at the Grand Casino Hinckley Events & Convention Center.
Five Brainerd skaters place at Moorhead event
MOORHEAD -- Five figure skaters from the Brainerd's Vacationland Figure Skating Club placed at the Red River Valley Figure Skating Classic held Feb. 6 and 7 in Moorhead.
Next Week
Hobbits, horses and Bill Murray battle for top honors at the Academy Awards. Read next week's Tempo section to prepare for the event.
A sporting chance: McCluney has stepped up to plate as sports editor
Brainerd High School senior Ally McCluney can't imagine not being the sports editor for the Fifth Street Journal, the school's newspaper.
Tempo talk
Favorite musical artists: John Coltrane, Norman Blake, Mozart, Jimi Hendrix
Tamte-Horan to conduct BHS choirs; elementary choir will open show
Michael Tamte-Horan of St. Cloud State University will work with choirs at Brainerd High School and direct the Bards, Concert Chorale and A Cappella Choir in the annual Guest Conductor Concert at 7:30 p.m. March 1 at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Middle School, Brainerd.
Deerwood man publishes book
CROSBY -- Deerwood resident Terry Dean Ruschmeyer has written and published his first book, "Winning in an Unfair World." The locally-published self-help book is available at winninginanunfairworld.com.
Veteran singer Johnson at Tornstrom
Veteran singer-songwriter Michael Johnson will tap into his four decades of hit songs in a performance at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Middle School, in Brainerd.
Best bets
The bluegrass band performs at 8 p.m. Friday at Paul Bunyan Nature Center in Brainerd. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door and free for ages 5 and under.
CatTale's celebrates Mardi Gras with three Minnesota authors
CatTale's Books & Gifts is celebrating Mardi Gras with three Minnesota authors signing and talking about their books. Rosemary Heim, Wendy Rosnau and Jerry Mevissen will be at the downtown Brainerd store from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Snow is welcome
Weather drawing by Tristan Virnig of Jan Wilcox's kindergarten class at Lowell school.
More snow
Weather drawing by Carlise Johnson of Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for North Dakota
This morning...Cloudy. A chance of rain and snow southwest.
State forecast for Minnesota
Winter storm watch tonight and friday morning portions of east
Wisconsin state forecast
Winter storm warning late tonight and friday northeast wisconsin...
State forecast for Minnesota
Winter weather advisory through noon portions of southeast and
State forecast for Iowa
Winter weather advisory tonight into friday morning northwest...
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Mostly sunny and breezy west. Windy east and becoming partly cloudy. Highs from the 30s east to the 40s west.
State forecast for South Dakota
Winter weather advisory tonight through friday mid morning southeast...
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Partly sunny west. Mostly cloudy and breezy east. Highs
Wisconsin state forecast
Winter storm warning this morning for part of west central wisconsin...
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Rain early...Mixing with and then changing to all
Senior activities
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Local briefs
The Brainerd Parks and Recreation Board will meet 3:30 p.m. Monday at city hall.