Thursday, March 5, 2009
What a scream!
It has been said by those who know her that Kate Carlson, the artist, has a creative spirit that simply won't retire. Thirty-two years of art education in Connecticut, Illinois and Indiana have indeed prevented her creative flair from fading. In 2001, after receiving the honor of Outstanding Art Educator, Carlson retired from a teaching position in Indiana and moved to the Brainerd lakes area.
FINE ARTS STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Libby Chastain
UPCOMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
Live music
Best Bets
WEEKEND: MORE FUN IN THE SUN
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS
The Brainerd Writers Alliance will conduct a "write-in" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 at Central Lakes College. Writers may write and type during any portion of the day and may take part in a noon meeting where writers are encouraged to bring their own lunch at the "Cube."
Sharing Mom's cabbage rolls
The very name Pigs in a Blanket evoke memories of returning home on a chilly day and Mom would have a big pot of cabbage rolls simmering that were just plain good! While it may be true that not everyone likes cabbage and kraut, in this recipe it's the sauerkraut that really gives these cabbage rolls spark. Sometimes a special ingredient that's unexpected in a particular dish is the secret to its memorable flavor.
Firearms training is scheduled at Legion
FIrearms safety training by longtime instructor Cal White has been scheduled for six dates in April at the Brainerd American Legion at 708 Front St.
DISSOLUTIONS
Aho, Michael J. and Amy M.
BIRTHS
Adam and Jennifer (Hasskamp) Schneider, Aitkin, a girl, Audrianna Carol, 8 pounds, 9.1 ounces, March 1, 2009. Grandparents are Dennis and Teresa Hasskamp, Aitkin, and Mark and Jennifer Schneider, Knapp, Wis.
Parent-teacher conferences planned
There will be parent-teacher conferences from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Brainerd High School North Campus and South Campus.
POLICE BLOTTER
FIRE - Paged the Garrison Fire Department at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday for a garage fire that flared back up on the 24000 block of Highway 18 in Bay Lake Township. The original fire was reported at 7:11 p.m. Tuesday.
LOCAL BRIEFS
WADENA - The Central Minnesota Horse Improvement Association will host Ask a Vet night at 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Todd Wadena Electric Co-op building meeting room, west entrance, in Wadena.
Brainerd firefighters respond
Report at 4:30 p.m. Monday of a possible attic fire. Brainerd Fire Department responded and discovered smoke caused by a possible electrical fire.
Miss Brainerd Lakes contestants sought
Contestants for the 2009 Miss Brainerd Lakes Scholarship Pageant are now being sought. There will be an informational meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Brainerd High School cafeteria.
POLICE BLOTTER
PROPERTY DAMAGE - A two-vehicle accident without injuries was reported Monday on the 7200 block of Glory Road when a parked vehicle rolled into another parked vehicle. Neither vehicle was occupied at the time.
Serpent awakening
Diane Steinkopf, Brainerd, wrote, "I took these pictures on my way to work in Crosby. I live in Brainerd and all the way to work, I kept seeing a beautiful red sun peeking out above the trees. By the time I got to a clearing where I could actually see the sun, Serpent Lake in Crosby, the sun was no longer red but it was still gorgeous! This was taken about two weeks ago."
Do you have a treasured photo?
us your favorite family photographs, including a brief description of the photo and when it was taken, for possible publication in the Neighbors section. Submit your recent photos to: kathi.nagorski@ brainerddispatch.com or drop them off at the Dispatch.
Chemical dependency
Go to Any Length
FREE THROW COMPETITION
The regional Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition was hosted March 1 at Aitkin High School. Winners in each category are eligible to compete in state competition March 28 at Bloomington Jefferson High School. Girls' winners included (kneeling): Jaclyn Hollenkamp (left), age 10, Pine City; Hallie Schmidt, 11, Deerwood; Barb Kobylinski, 12, Upsala; Chelsey Bonsante, 13, Ironton; Michaela Gau, 14, Little Falls. Boys' winners included: Michael Hanowski, 10, Little Falls; Noah Adams, 11, Pine City; William Provost, 12, Aitkin; Kyler McKnight, 13, Chisago City; Colton Banks, 14, Isanti. Kathleen Pakarinen.
Be careful
With our declining economy the way it is, I think it is vitally important that we address crimes involving cons and scams. These types of crimes often target our growing senior population and I think it's imperative that we remain vigilant in addressing these issues.
Got candidates?
The Crow Wing County Dairy Ambassador and Junior Princess Banquet will be March 14 at the Pierz Ballroom. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with a program, coronation and dance to follow. Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12 and are available from any candidate or by calling 828-1998 before March 7. Tickets at the door will be $15.
FIFTH-GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
The Brainerd fifth-grade boys' traveling basketball team won the Wadena-Deer Creek basketball tournament Saturday. Brainerd defeated Walker-Hackensack-Akeley, Pequot Lakes and then Wadena-Deer Creek 39-37 in overtime of the championship game. Team members include: Luke West (front left), Jack Geraets, Allen Jevning and Brady Kline, Devon Fiedler (back left), Jake Meyer, Chris Peterson, Arron Martin and Kobe Ahonen. The team is coached by Keith Ahonen and Craig West.
MARTIAL ARTS
DeWitt Martial Arts recently promoted Loren Jones and Miranda Zilka to first-degree black belt and promoted Lynne MacKenzie, Shirley Salber and Jeffrey Ellstrom to second-degree black belt. Front: Randy Mertes, Senior Master Garrett DeWitt, Master Karmon Keppers, Dr. Renee Taylor. Back: Loren Jones, Jeffrey Ellstrom, Lynne MacKenzie, Shirley Salber, Miranda Zilka.
CLC'S NO. 1 FAN
Darlys Every of Brainerd was recognized as the No. 1 Raiders athletics fan Feb. 25 at Central Lakes College during 'Black and Red Day' on the Brainerd campus.
10-U BRAINERD GIRLS' B HOCKEY
The Brainerd 10-U girls' B hockey team finished second in the Brainerd tournament. Front row: Meghan Lacy, Theresa Loeffelbein, Molly West, Angela Lacy, Kennedy Rusk. Back: Elaina Christiansen, Brooke Mimmack, Mara Roberts, Abby Thelen, Cheyenne Lund, Allyson Smith, Maddie Ellingson. Coaches: Jim Wyman, Mike Barnaby.
Organizations
Brainerd Jaycees
PETS OF THE WEEK
Izzy is a 1-year-old female German shepherd. She's high energy and will need exercise and training. She's eager to learn and already knows some commands. Izzy loves people, but would do best in a home without other pets.
WARRIORS JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING
The Brainerd Warriors junior high wrestling team placed second at the Park Rapids tournament Feb. 13. Earlier, Brainerd won the Paul Bunyan Invite.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Elsie Ahrens, resident of Harmony House of Motley, along with family and friends celebrated her 102nd birthday Feb. 21. A resident of Harmony House for seven years, Elsie's only advice for a long, healthy life is "hard work."
BRAINERD PEE WEE A
Brainerd's Pee Wee A team won the District 15 championship Feb. 20-22. No. 1 seed Brainerd defeated No. 4 Fergus Falls 4-1 in the semifinals and No. 2 Moorhead 6-2 for the championship. Brainerd will play in the region tournament this weekend at Park Rapids where it opens against Elk River at 2 p.m. Friday. Front: Dylan Bartholomaus. Second row: Mason Severson (left), Tory Miller, Adam Fischer, Logan Rivard, Cole Smith. Third row: Alex Mimmack, Chris Pohlkamp, Nate DeChaine, Alex Evanson, Isaac Johnson, Griffin Campbell, Thomas Stoxen, coach Shon Roberts. Back: Coach Sandy Smith, Jake Ellingson, Matt Casperson, coach Kim Larson.
AREA BRIEFS
STAPLES - The Staples Community Center is scheduling Red Cross instructor candidate training, Red Cross lifeguard training, Red Cross lifeguard instructor training and water safety instructor training. Classes will be varying dates from April 8 to May 10.
Support
Lakes Area Ecumenical Bereavement
Board sticks by timber sales extension policy
WALKER - Cass County commissioners voted Tuesday to stand by the county's policy set in October 2007 to offer only one free extension on timber sales for sales made before Oct. 18, 2007, and to charge a 10 percent extension fee for any additional extensions.
Howes introduces hospital bill
WALKER - Rep. Larry Howes has introduced a bill in the Minnesota House to seek $21 million to fund designs and construct the critical access hospital at Ah-Gwah-Ching with state bonding money, Cass Administrator Robert Yochum reported Tuesday.
Overheard
It bobs up and down day to day, and if you spend all your time worrying about that, then you're probably going to get the long-term strategy wrong.
Raising some money
Brainerd High School senior Scott Ramey successfully lifted 260 pounds during one of his tries at the power clean Tuesday during the 19th annual Sertoma Sunrise Warrior Liftathon. More than 200 eighth- through 12-graders participated for the fundraiser at the Brainerd High School weight room.
Area legislators react cautiously
Area lawmakers differed Wednesday on both the federal stimulus and the best way to fix the anticipated state budget deficit of $4.57 billion in the next two years.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1989)
BHS students' hat crocheting leads to helping Race for Cure
Bob Gorron wanted a cool knit hat for snowboarding this winter, but the Brainerd High School senior didn't want to pay $20-$30 for it.
Overheard
Everyone is waiting for another shoe to drop, which is not good.
Jobless rate hits double digits
Crow Wing County reached double-digit unemployment rate in January for the first time in 15 years.
Once again Opheim makes pitch for staffers
WALKER - The Cass County Board listened Tuesday to Health, Human and Veterans Services Director Dorothy Opheim's ongoing plea to let her decide where to make cuts in her department.
We want to know about the good things, too
In this time of dreary economic news and uncertain futures, wouldn't it be nice to open the Brainerd Dispatch and read about something other than unemployment rates, stimulus packages, foreclosures and bailouts?
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1989)
Enjoy it while you can
Trumpeter swans found open water on a sunny Tuesday afternoon at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gull Lake dam. Wednesday's forecast calls for a less pleasant day with a mixed bag of precipitation. The National Weather Service in Duluth calls for a slight chance of rain, snow and freezing rain before noon, turning to a slight chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
Enblom gains engineer of year honor
WALKER - Minnesota Civil Engineers Association has recognized Cass County Engineer David Enblom as its engineer of the year.
Area lenders sound hopeful
Not long ago a Baxter couple struggling to make their house payments contacted their mortgage servicer only to find help would only be offered after they defaulted on the loan.
City headhunter suggested at committee meeting
Whether the city of Brainerd should continue to support existing economic efforts or engage its own headhunter was discussed in a committee meeting Monday.
Sheriff's calls keep decreasing
WALKER - The Cass County Sheriff's Department responded to 17,460 calls in 2008, continuing a downward trend from the 2006 peak of 21,207.
Woman arrested for biting son
The mother of a 5-year-old boy is in custody following a case of alleged child abuse in northeast Brainerd, the Brainerd Police Department reported.
Scott Swenson
BAXTER - Scott Swenson, age 44, of Baxter, died March 2, 2009, at Lakewood Health System in Staples after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
John E. Christensen
AITKIN - John "Jack" E. Christensen, age 81, of Aitkin, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at his home in Aitkin.
Irene E. Yorek
BOWLUS - Irene E. Yorek, 83-year-old resident of Bowlus, Minn., passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Ruby K. Fitch
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Ruby Kathryn Fitch, of Hot Springs, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at home.
William Schroeder
CROSSLAKE - William "Bill" Schroeder, 77, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at his home in Crosslake, Minn. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 9, at 1 p.m. at Crosslake Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Anderson officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, March 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brenny's Funeral Chapel of Crosslake and one hour prior to services on Monday.
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.
Charles O. Sandberg
Charles O. Sandberg, age 82, resident of Brainerd, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Edgewood Vista. Charles was born on Jan. 30, 1927, in Oak Lawn Township to David and Emma (Hagelin) Sandberg. He married Dorothy Albers on Dec. 31, 1948. He was employed as a custodian-engineer by the Brainerd School District for many years.
Patricia Elliott
Patricia Elliott, age 51, of Brainerd, died March 2, 2009, at her home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Agnes M. Pint
Agnes
William Schroeder
CROSSLAKE - William Schroeder, age 77, of Crosslake, died March 3, 2009, at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake.
Timothy Barthman Sr.
Timothy C. Barthman Sr., resident of Brainerd, age 53, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born on April 18, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Merle and Charleyne Barthman. He will be remembered as a loving son, husband, father, grandpa and brother to many. Timothy was a 17-year member of AA and devoted member of Bond-Slaves MC. He was devoted to the Lord and sobriety through AA and Bond-Slaves MC.
Sonja Brunko
PINE RIVER - Sonja Brunko, age 62, of Pine River, passed away March 2, 2009.
Myrtle (Mueller) Duffy
AITKIN - Myrtle (Mueller) Duffy, age 91, of Aitkin, formerly of McGregor and Minneapolis, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin.
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.
Harriet E. Peterson
DETROIT LAKES - Harriet E. Peterson, age 92, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., and formerly of Valley City, N.D., died Monday, March 2, 2009, in The Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, in Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Valley City with the Rev. Randy Schlecht officiating. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery near Valley City in the spring.
Louise H. DeGeest
STAPLES - Louise H. DeGeest, age 92, of Staples, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Staples.
Quinn is Illinois' Mr.Clean
WASHINGTON - In his first few weeks in office, President Barack Obama has caught very few good breaks. But last week he had one. When he entertained the nation's governors at his first formal state dinner, he did not have to figure out what to do about Rod Blagojevich.
Open Forum
The James Wallin that I know as a lifelong friend is a man of unquestionable character and integrity beyond reproach. As a successful businessman he is capable and qualified, as his record has proven, for his position. Brainerd can be proud to have a man like James Wallin willing to serve in this not always rewarding position of mayor.
Dueling messiahs obscure Romney
WASHINGTON - It's been a win-win the past few days for Democratic and Republican loyalists, but what about the rest of us?
VOX POP
On Tuesday, about 2 p.m., we drove north on Fifth Street past the high school when a young fellow about 16 or 17 years of age cut in front of us. We had no stop sign which gave us the right-of-way. We could have broadside him if we had not slowed down. When my wife honked, the young driver turned in our direction to let his tongue hang out. I think only people 21-plus years of age purchasing their own vehicle should be allowed to drive a vehicle.
Open Forum
Recently, you carried an editorial from the Washington Post, calling for repeal of the law allowing for concealed carry in national parks. What is important is what they don't tell you. This law doesn't allow anyone and everyone to just walk into a national park with a concealed firearm. This law allows a concealed carry permit holder to carry a concealed firearm in a park if their permit is recognized in that state. For example, a Minnesota permit holder could not legally carry in any California national park because California does not recognize a Minnesota permit. It's just another effort by anti-gunners to further restrict law abiding citizens. I also would like to add that an applicant for a concealed carry permit undergoes a much more rigorous vetting process than a cabinet appointee in the Obama administration.
LOCAL SHORTS
Bemidji State University tennis player Farrah Steinke, a sophomore from Crosby, has been named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Tennis Player of the week for her role in the Beavers' 3-1 showing Feb. 27-28 at the UND Invitational.
Top-ranked entrants set
up for success
The Brainerd lakes area boasts three top-ranked wrestlers and three more in the top five.
Warriors hope to find even more speed for state meet
There might be as much blue in the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center stands as there is in the pool.
SCOREBOARD
Thursday
WARRIOR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Mack Glasby wasn't overconfident before the finals of the Section 8-3A individual wrestling tournament.
Cardinals cruise to Mid-State victory
STAPLES - Derek Wolhowe tallied nine rebounds and a game-high 27 points as the Staples-Motley Cardinals held off the upset minded Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines for a 75-56 Mid-State Conference win Tuesday.
Huskies, Flyers, Pirates advance
NEVIS - Shauna Maurer, with 14 points and 14 rebounds, led the 10th-seeded Pillager Huskies to a 53-50 victory over the seventh-seeded Nevis Tigers in a West Subsection 5-1A play-in game Tuesday.
Zillmer, Bendson, 7 others win openers
Hayden Zillmer of Crosby-Ironton and Jordan Bendson of Staples-Motley, both ranked No. 1 in their weight classes, were among the area wrestlers who won opening-round matches in the Class 1A state tournament Wednesday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
LOCAL SHORTS
The Central Lakes College men's basketball team will play Minneapolis at 6 p.m. Friday in the Region 13 tournament at Minneapolis.
Branum, Brainerd head into semifinals
Emilee Branum must really like her senior teammates.
Ruzich second
Jenna Ruzich, 16, Baxter, competing in the Youth Women 17-18-year-old category, missed only four of 20 targets in the 10km Mass Start Biathlon race at Mt. Itasca near Coleraine last weekend.
Wachsmuth only Warrior winner in state meet
Andrew Wachsmuth may have been one of the least likely Brainerd Warriors with a chance to advance in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament Wednesday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Area drivers race in Michigan
Several area snowmobile racers competed last weekend in a cross country event at Munising, Mich.
Warriors end regular season with victory
MOUNDS VIEW - Wes Blomberg had two goals and four assists to help the Brainerd Warriors defeat Mounds View 9-3 in the final game of the regular season Wednesday.
Mutz shoots for another trip to finals
Brainerd's Brandon Mutz begins his quest Wednesday afternoon for a return trip to the finals of the Class 3A state wrestling tournament.
Harrison, 2 Flyers win
Three area wrestlers won matches in the opening round of the Class 2A state tournament Wednesday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
SCOREBOARD
Wednesday
Warriors salute seniors in final home game
Four seniors who have been long-time members of the Brainerd Warriors adapted floor hockey team were recognized before Tuesday's 10-3 victory over the Wayzata/Minnetonka Lakers.
State forecast for N.D.
...Freezing rain advisory northeast this morning...
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Areas of morning fog central and east. A slight chance of light snow or light freezing rain far north in the morning...Then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Possibly a thunderstorm northwest. Highs from near 40 north to the mid 60s far south.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy northwest. Partly sunny elsewhere. Mild. Highs from the upper 30s northwest...To the mid 50s southwest.
2 cold!
Weather drawing by Makayla Clough in the Lowell fourth grade of Mr. Meyer.
State forecast for Minnesota
...Freezing rain advisory northwest this morning...
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny south...Partly cloudy north with increasing clouds. Areas of fog northeast this morning. A slight chance of showers or thunderstorms northwest in the afternoon. Highs from the upper 30s northeast to the lower 70s southwest.
State forecast for Iowa
...Near record highs today along and south of i-80...
State forecast for Minnesota
.Today...A slight chance of light freezing rain northwest this
State forecast for N.D.
.This morning...Mostly cloudy with areas of fog. A chance of light
March madness
Weather drawing by Cade Schmidt in the Lowell first grade of Mrs. Czech.
Wisconsin state forecast national
Today...Becoming partly sunny. Mild. Highs from around 30 far northwest...To the mid 40s far southwest.
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Mostly sunny. Highs lower 40s north to lower 50s south.