Saturday, April 7, 2007
BIZ BUZZ
Northland Brick and Fireplace Supply, Baxter, has a new owner in the St. Paul-based Brock White Co.
BUSINESS NOTES
Jim Tousignant, Edward Jones financial adviser, opened his new office at 607 Oak St.
What's going up along the 371 strip in Baxter
Starbucks is opening a coffeehouse along Edgewood Drive near the intersection of Highway 371 North and Woida Road. The coffeehouse will feature a drive-through and is expected to open this summer.
Brainerd Dispatch/Renee Richardson
TEA TIME
BAXTER - China White Spring Blossom, Monk's Blend and Irish Breakfast are among the fine loose tea offerings at the Teashoppe Gallery, which opened this winter on Excelsior Road in Baxter.
Try this
In search of a good cup of tea?
BIRTHS
James and Sindy Shanks, Baxter, a girl, Shaelie Peggy, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, March 13, 2007. Grandparents are Peggy Voss, Brainerd, Peggy Rehberger, Brainerd, Richard and Susan Voss, Pillager, Marti and Peggy Vervalen, Motley, and Terry Shanks, Brainerd.
Truck catches on fire at gas station
DEERWOOD - The Deerwood Fire Department responded to a call about 3:10 p.m. Friday when a fire t started in the engine of a Dodge Ram truck parked at one of the gas stalls at the Holiday Station Store in Deerwood.
AGENDAS
Meets 9:30 a.m. Tuesday
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Crow Wing court
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:
BIRTHS
Jackie Garrison and David Hoheisel, Little Falls, a girl, Brooke Lynn Loree Hoheisel, 7 pounds, 4 ounces, March 14, 2007. Grandparents are Corrine and Steve Chapin, Sartell, Wes and Irene Garrison, Little Falls, Lou and Bruce Gilmer, Buckman, and Joe Hoheisel, Pierz.
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS
Brainerd
AGENDAS
Meets 7 p.m. Monday
Turned inside out
We may look back on the summer of 2007 as the year the bed moved outdoors.
BRAINERD BUILDING PERMITS
Commercial
Janie Lapka to join Integrity Realty
NISSWA - Janie Lapka recently joined Integrity Realty in Nisswa as a broker associate. She will continue to serve the Brainerd lakes area.
'Indoor looks in outdoor areas'
It wasn't so long ago that outdoor fabric options were limited to stiff canvas or sticky plastic in predictable solids, stripes or florals.
WHAT'S DOING
There will be a benefit sloppy joe dinner and silent auction from noon to 6 p.m. April 29 at the Eagle's Club in Brainerd for Kevin Porter who was in an automobile accident in January.
ORGANIZATIONS
Brainerd Jaycees
SUPPORT
Lakes Area Ecumenical Bereavement
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Brainerd Alateen
What does it mean to have autism?
We've all been out to a grocery store or running errands when we come across a child throwing a temper tantrum, including screaming, throwing and hitting. We may wonder why parents are letting their child do this without any discipline or reprimands. If this is a child with autism, he or she most likely has lost control because of sensory overload. The sounds and visual stimulation and the overwhelming crowds are just too much for this child to take in, which results in a meltdown.
Archie has waited too long for a partner
What is the longest period of time you have had to wait for something you've been looking forward to? Remember how hard it is to wait that last week before Christmas, the last couple of days before your birthday party, the day prior to leaving on a long-awaited vacation? Now, stop and think how long a wait of two years would be.
WITH THE MILITARY
Seaman Sam L. White, son of Lindy Grell, Brainerd, and Gerald White, Deer River, recently completed basic training with the United States Navy at Great Lakes Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Seaman White is continuing training at the Naval Nuclear Training Command, Goose Creek, S.C., in electronics and nuclear engineering.
MUCH OBLIGED
I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone that made my surprise 60th birthday such a memorable event. The party was overwhelming but the newly created Pat Hassett Fund in the St. Joseph's Foundation leaves me humbled and speechless.
Church cast prepares to tell powerful story
Bruce Thompson directed confirmation students from Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd as they gave a dress rehearsal performance of, "The Passion of Our Lord" Friday. Thompson wrote the passion play 18 years ago, which is performed every three years at the church. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Permit approved for dog-breeding operation
LITTLE FALLS - The Morrison County Board on Thursday unanimously approved a conditional-use permit for Gary McDuffee to run a dog-breeding operation called Waggin' Tails Kennel in Belle Prairie Township, just north of Little Falls.
Overheard
"The golf course is winning right now."
Overheard
"Let me be absolutely clear, from the outset it was very apparent that fighting back was simply not an option."
MEETINGS
A special meeting of the Brainerd City Council will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Brainerd City Hall to hear presentations on the Brainerd Regional Human Services Center master plan and the Mille Lacs Academy project.
This was Brainerd
APRIL 8 - 30 years ago (1977) - Robert Kingel, science instructor at Washington Junior High School, has been selected as one of 28 finalists for State Teacher of the Year honors.
This was Brainerd
APRIL 6 - 100 years ago (1907) - The advertisement of A.L. Hoffman and Co. states as the reason for his closing out his hardware business that he intends embarking in the manufacture of turpentine from pine stumps.
CLC names Opatz VP
Larry Lundblad, president of Central Lakes College, announced Friday that Joe Opatz has accepted the position as vice president of academic and student affairs.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The city of Brainerd will start street sweeping operations from 4-8 a.m. Wednesday in the downtown central business district.
Balancing act
As Minnesota educators hold their collective breath, waiting to find out what kind of education funding relief state lawmakers will approve for the next two years, they still have the difficult task of balancing their 2007-08 budgets.
Easter story told anew
The role of Jesus Christ only comes around once every three years at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd, and on Good Friday, all eyes were on 15-year-old Chris Gropper, who played the Son of God, dying on the cross.
Sled dealers are fighting back
Brothers Motorsports had a 15-year relationship with Polaris when the Baxter business received a letter saying the snowmobile manufacturer decided not to renew the annual dealer relationship.
Look what I found!
Maggie Neptune, 2-year-old Brainerd Easter egg hunter, dug through the straw Saturday morning at the Brainerd Area Civic Center in a hunt sponsored by the Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department and the Rotary Club. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Exhibit honors men and women of Bataan
Don Samuelson talked Thursday about the new exhibit at the Crow Wing County Historical Society Museum. Samuelson's father, Walter, died in Japanese custody after being captured in World War II. A new exhibit will honor the soldiers and nurses who lived and fought on Bataan. A ceremony honoring the soldiers will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the All Veterans Memorial near the Crow Wing County Courthouse. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
CORRECTION
Because of incorrect information provided the Dispatch, names were omitted from a Nisswa Women's Fashion Show donations committee brief in the April 4 Neighbors section. Kristen Knowles, Betty Alderman, Karen Boche, Margaret Caswell, JoAnn Luxford, Pat Maccabee and Mary Merz are also on the committee.
AN EASTER GIFT OF LIFE
This Easter brings a chance at renewed life for a 69-year-old Brainerd man, thanks to a gift from his daughter.
6 area Corps campgrounds to open
Six Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds in central Minnesota will be open this year, it was announced Thursday.
Edward 'Ed' Weston
AITKIN - Edward "Ed" Weston, age 74, of Aitkin died Friday, April 6, 2007, at his home in Aitkin. At his request, private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Sorenson Root Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.
Mark Haukland
CROSSLAKE - Mark Haukland, 44, of Crosslake, died Friday, April 6, 2007, at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, La. Arrangements are pending and entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake.
Shirley Soeffner
STAPLES -Shirley Soeffner, age 78, of Staples passed away Friday evening, April 6, 2007, at the Lakewood Health System Hospital. Arrangements are pending and entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.
Gustav Schlick
Gustav Schlick, 72, of Brainerd, formerly of Cannon Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 3, 2007, at the St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with the Rev. Vern Broughton officiating.
Mark W. Larson
Mark Wayne Larson, age 52, Brainerd, Minn., passed away Friday, April 6, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, Minn.
Herbert L. Snyder
LAKE SHORE - Herbert L. Snyder, Lake Shore, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Helen Brozik
PINE RIVER - Helen Brozik, age 83, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center in Pine River. She was born May 26, 1923, in Tabor, S.D., to Joseph and Rosie Sedlmajer. Helen married James Brozik April 21, 1946, in Gregory, S.D.
Ronald F. Strain
YUMA, Ariz. - Ronald Frazier Strain, 91, passed away at Palm View Care Center in Yuma, Ariz., on Thursday, March 29, 2007.
Clyde Jendro
LITTLE FALLS - Clyde Jendro, 80-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., formerly of White Bear Lake, Minn., died April 6, 2007, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls.
Herbert L. Snyder
LAKE SHORE - Herbert L. Snyder, Lake Shore, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd after suffering a massive stroke at his home. He was 75 years old.
Donald E. Olson
AITKIN - Donald E. Olson, age 83, of Aitkin, Minn., formerly of Minneapolis, died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Obituary policy
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Albert M. Converse
Albert M. Converse, 93, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at his home in Brainerd. He was born on Dec. 30, 1913, on the family farm outside of Motley to Jay and Etta (Hall) Converse. He married Blanche Adler on Feb. 14, 1939, in Zumbrota, Minn. He started out his career as a teacher in Motley for some years and then retired from the post office as a route carrier in 1978. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd.
Arnold C. Felske
PALISADE - Arnold C. Felske, age 88, of Gun Lake in Palisade, passed away April 5, 2007, at Riverwood Health Care Center, 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.
Gabriel Ramirez
LITTLE FALLS - Gabriel Ramirez, 13 months, of Little Falls, Minn., passed away on April 4, 2007.
Leon DeRosier
MAHNOMEN - Leon DeRosier, age 56, resident of Mahnomen, Minn., died Friday, April 6, 2007, at Merit Care Hospital in Fargo, N.D.
Daryl R. Harris
Daryl Ray Harris, age 63, Brainerd, Minn., died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minn.
John T. McBride
McGREGOR - John T. (Kissing John) McBride, 81, of McGregor, died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at his home on Rat Lake.
Open Forum
Earlier, the Dispatch editorial pages featured some excellent editorials from the Washington Post as well as commentary from two of its regular contributors, centrist David Broder and conservative Cal Thomas. The contrast between Broder and Thomas was striking.
VOX POP
The greater lakes area is a growing community with more life experienced people choosing to live here. I was glad to see the Brainerd Dispatch had the foresight to add Scott Adams' Dilbert strip to its paper.
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Open Forum
The recent post by a Brainerd writer cited reports conducted on a very specific group of people. The studies looked at the behavior of gay/bisexual men at bathhouses, AIDS clinics, and gay bars. Perhaps by comparison, we should study the behavior of straight men who go to porno theaters, or married men who frequent prostitutes.
OUR OPINION: ATV USE
It was a baby step, to be sure, but the Crow Wing County Board's recent decision to explore adoption of a countywide trail system for all-terrain vehicles was good news.
How to make hard-boiled eggs
Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with one inch of cold water. Bring to a boil, cover, and immediately remove from heat. Let stand 12 to 13 minutes. Remove eggs from water. Plunge eggs into a bowl of ice water, which prevents the yolk from discoloring due to overcooking and facilitates peeling. After eggs have cooled, remove from water, dry off and store in refrigerator.
Fish farmers troubled by pending legislation
Wholesale bait dealers across Minnesota are resting easier these days, but their respite might last only until the Legislature convenes next year.
OUTDOOR NOTES
The Blue Water Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association will host its 22nd annual banquet on April 14 at Breezy Point Resort.
Anglers can be slobs
On March 26, Tom Whitehead of Brainerd drove his ATV to nearby Round Lake for his last ice fishing trip of the season. He spent four hours on the ice and caught a variety of panfish before it was time to head home.
The food, folklore, culture and crafts of eggs
I love eggs. If I were to pick my favorite foods, eggs would be included. Soft-boiled, hard-boiled, fried, easy-over, sunny-side up, scrambled, poached, egg salad, egg omelet, quiche - name the egg dish and I'll like it.
Just ducky
Camille Haglin of Brainerd photographed these two bufflehead ducks on a pond on her property. As the days get warmer and ponds and small lakes become ice-free, more migrating waterfowl will be seen in the lakes area.
Q & A
What should I do if I find an abandoned deer, or a bird that fell out of its nest?
A turkey!
I was in the Twin Cities last weekend at my daughter's regional YMCA swim meet. During my travels, I saw a turkey strutting on a hill in Eden Prairie. Instantly I turned into a freak. Just ask my travel partners.
McKenzie-Diemer
Brianna McKenzie and Michael Diemer announce their engagement. Parents are Robert and Barbara McKenzie, Cushing, and Thomas and Sandra Diemer, Pequot Lakes. A Sept. 15 outdoor wedding is planned in the Brainerd lakes area.
Saxton-Headley
Erika Saxton and Travis Headley announce their engagement. Parents are Kevin and Dawn Saxton, Wilmot, S.D., and Ron and June Headley, McGregor. A June 2 wedding is planned at Trinity Lutheran Church with a reception to follow at The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes in Baxter.
Wedding planned
Connie J. Cantleberry and Donald W. Lumley Jr. announce their engagement. Parents are Charles Cantleberry, Motley, and Marvel Sauquier, Richardson, Texas, and Donald and Chalma (Rocky) Lumley Sr., St. Clair, Mich. A June 16 wedding is planned in Sauk Rapids.
Cantleberry-Lumley
Connie J. Cantleberry and Donald W. Lumley Jr. announce their engagement. Parents are Charles Cantleberry, Motley, and Marvel Sauquier, Richardson, Texas, and Donald and Chalma (Rocky) Cantleberry, St. Clair, Mich. A June 16 wedding is planned in Sauk Rapids.
60th anniversary
Norman and Catherine Odette will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with their family. They were married April 9, 1947.
30th anniversary
Steven and Karen Rosenow, Baxter, will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-6 p.m. April 15 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brainerd. In lieu of gifts, monetary donations may be given to the American Cancer Society. They were married Feb. 13, 1977.
Schramm-Lueck
Jessica Schramm and Tyler Lueck announce their engagement. Parents are Della Bosaaen, Deerwood, and William Fortune, Brainerd, and Robert Lueck, Crosby, and Ruth Imberi, Cuyuna. A Sept. 22 wedding is planned in Cuyuna.
60th anniversary
John and Majel Johnson, Brainerd, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a 10-day cruise to the Panama Canal escorted by family. They were married March 29, 1947, in Brainerd.
Brummer-Bjork
Meghan Brummer and Jonathan Bjork announce their engagement. Parents are Jeff and Shawn Marie Brummer, Bismarck, N.D., and Dr. Cary and Sharon Bjork, Marquette, Mich. Grandparents of the bride are Earl and Elaine Johnson and Tom and Shirley Brummer, all of Brainerd. An Aug. 4 wedding is planned in St. Peter.
60th anniversary
Alex "Butch" and Alice Smude will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at 3 p.m. April 21 with a dance at 8 p.m. at the Holy Family Activity Center in Hillman, five miles south of Pine Center. They were married April 15, 1947.
Easter has special meaning for Prince of Peace
BAXTER - In the spirit of Easter, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is living its own revival story.
The consolation of Easter
A "consolation" is a spiritual gift, experience, or "sign" given by God as a way to support our faith. We are given these spiritual experiences personally for our good, but also for the good of others and their growing faith.
CHURCH NEWS
Youths at Zion Lutheran Church will present a passion play titled "The Passion Of Our Lord" at 6:15 p.m. Friday in the sanctuary of Zion Lutheran Church.
Area schedules
Softball
Adams and Sczublewski to play in all-star series
Crosby-Ironton's Annie Adams and Pierz's Kristin Sczublewski will participate in the Minnesota Girls' Basketball Coaches Association Clash of the Classes All-Star Series April 21 at Rochester Mayo Civic Center and April 22 at University of St. Thomas.
Fundraising group plans to BLAST off with shootout
In the world of shrinking school budgets, now more than ever school districts are having to find creative ways to keep extracurricular activities afloat.
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TUESDAY MORNING DOUBLES
LOCAL SHORTS
Art Matters Studio and Gallery, 225 Franklin Arts Center, Brainerd, invites the public to a reception upon the opening of a photography exhibit entitled, "Better your best: Brainerd Warrior High School Football (2006)."
At center ice with Wild forward Todd White
Minnesota Wild forward Todd White is one of the more unassuming yet effective players on the team. Usually paired on a line with Brian Rolston, White has 13 goals and 30 assists on the season.
AREA SHORTS
Andy Herold has been named the most valuable player of the Brainerd Warrior adapted floor hockey team.
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Area events
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Area events
Area golf events
April
It's a waiting game for area golfers
This much I know - nobody knows.
Area course opening dates
Birch Bay Golf Course: April 27
Brainerd's Sneep assists in Golden Eagles' victory
In a word it was "incredible."
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy...Except mostly cloudy with scattered
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny west and central. Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy east. Highs in the low 20s north to low 30s south.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs 25 to 35.
Wisconsin state forecast
Lake effect snow warning for a portion of the northwest near lake superior this afternoon through saturday...
Wisconsin state forecast
Lake effect snow warning for ashland..Bayfield..Iron counties until 7 pm cdt this evening...
Melting snow
Weather drawing by Gabriella Haire of Mr. Meyer's fourth-grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Chance of snow northeast. Scattered
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy and breezy with scattered flurries mainly
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy...But becoming mostly cloudy northeast
Look what the Easter bunny left
Weather drawing by Hannah Nameniuk in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny and windy. Highs 20 to 30.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Windy east. A few flurries northeast and southwest. Highs from the lower 20s northeast to around 30 elsewhere.