Friday, May 1, 2009
Exquisite silence and a breathy thunder
As day follows dawn, I'll get e-mails to this effect:
Tunnel vision
CORNWALL, N.Y. - Bad times are best enjoyed in the rearview mirror. So mostly for the heck of it, I got in the 2009 BMW 135i coupe and drove here nearly 300 miles from my Virginia home.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
Live music
Not exactly groomed for 'Seven Brides'
When Chad Anderson was a senior at Brainerd High School in 2000, he wasn't your typical theater junkie. He wasn't even in the drama program.
LOCAL BRIEFS
A fundraiser for the Garrison Commercial Club is scheduled at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Green Lantern.
Looking up
This fifth- through eighth-grade Just For Kix spiritual lyrical class performed "Raise It Up" at the Just For Kix Show last weekend at Brainerd High School.
You can't go wrong with pork tenderloin
When cooking for company, sometimes it's fun to try a few new recipes. I try to use recipes that I think will appeal to the majority of people.
Lakes Area Senior Activity Center calendar
Senior calendar
Crow Wing court
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:
Crow Wing court
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:
Police blotter
VANDALISM - Gregory Zinda on Wednesday reported his vehicle was keyed while parked on the 22000 block of Crow Wing County Road 3.
POLICE BLOTTER
THEFT - A gas drive-off of $30 was reported Tuesday at the Holiday Station Store, 15052 Dellwood Drive.
A cure for the blues
Dear Master Gardener: Last year in late spring/early summer there were caterpillars on my Colorado blue spruce tree that caused extensive defoliation. What should I do this year to protect the tree?
May gardening tips
Fertilize spring-flowering bulbs when they finish blooming. Do not remove leaves until they turn brown because they continue to nourish the bulb until that point.
Housing briefs
An early bird special is being offered to those who purchase their tickets by May 31 for the Bridges of Hope's third annual summer garden tour.
LOCAL BRIEFS
BAXTER - The Kiwanis Club of Brainerd is working together with friends and neighbors to make the community a cleaner place. A community clean-up blitz will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gander Mountain parking lot in Baxter.
This was Brainerd
APRIL 30 - 80 years ago (1929) - Approximately 600 students in 35 rural schools that had voted to be in session only eight months have now started their summer vacation.
Educators point to problems with larger class sizes
The forum Thursday, sponsored by the Brainerd School Board Long Range Planning Committee, was meant to find out the community's long-range goals for class sizes in the district and to discuss its effect on learning.
CORRECTION
The Brainerd Dispatch incorrectly listed the name of a newly elected Crow Wing County DFL director as the result of misinformation provided the Dispatch. The DFL elected Mary Jo Cody not Mary Lou Cody.
Overheard
It honors the three pillars of the Obama initiatives: energy, health care and education.
Precautions taken with BHS athletes
The Brainerd School District pulled both girls' and boys' junior varsity golf teams from playing Wednesday in a St. Cloud golf tournament, as a precautionary measure against the swine flu, because Rocori students also would be playing in that tourney.
Initiative Foundation seeks VISTA volunteers for central Minnesota
Through a partnership with the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) program, the Initiative Foundation is seeking 25 full-time volunteers for community service in one of many project sites across central Minnesota .
This was Brainerd
100 years ago (1909): The oldest inhabitants of Brainerd acknowledge that this week's snow storm is unprecedented in the history of the county, with some 30 inches falling. It is the heaviest late season storm since the white man came to these parts.
Former District 4 senator running for state GOP chair
Carrie Ruud is back on the campaign trail. Only this time the former state senator and former Breezy Point mayor is running for chair of the Minnesota Republican Party.
Brainerd athletes play a waiting game
The Brainerd High School softball team sat on the bus outside the high school Thursday afternoon, waiting for the word from Superintendent Steve Razidlo that it could play the scheduled game against Rocori High School in Cold Spring.
Students waiting to see if they have virus
Melissa Boeder doesn't think she has the H1N1 influenza virus, or swine flu.
Go Red for Women
Dr. Peter Stokman with the Minneapolis Heart Institute spoke to women at the 2009 Go Red for Women luncheon Thursday at The Lodge in Baxter.
Outbreak hit lakes area hard in 1918
In October and November of 1918, the deadly flu stalking Brainerd lakes area residents was Spanish influenza, a worldwide killer.
Brainerd proceeds with softball, baseball games Thursday against Rocori
Brainerd High School softball team members sat on the bus outside the high school Thursday afternoon, waiting for the word from Superintendent Steve Razidlo that they could play their scheduled game against Rocori High School in Cold Spring.
CDC confirms Minnesota's first swine flu case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota became the 12th state with a confirmed case of swine flu on Thursday, with federal testing confirming the virus in a central Minnesota resident.
Water projects in Hackensack, Backus to receive federal money
Water projects in Backus and Hackensack are among the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects that will receive Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Program funding, Rep. Jim Oberstar's office reported this week.
Chrysler dealer here hopes for the best
John Tanner, owner of Tanner Companies, which includes the Chrysler dealership in Brainerd, urged his employees to remain positive Thursday after Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection.
Correction/clarification
The Brainerd Dispatch incorrectly spelled the acronym for the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees in Monday's paper. The correct acronym is NARVRE.
Highways for Hospice Motorcycle Rally scheduled May 16
STAPLES - Lakewood Health System's third annual Highways for Hospice motorcycle rally is scheduled May 16.
Emily hosts open house on comprehensive plan
EMILY - The city of Emily is hosting an open house on May 15-16 to engage residents in planning for the city's future growth and development.
Man killed in trench cave-in identified
BACKUS - The man killed Wednesday after the trench he was working in caved in has been identified as Marvin Borchert, 66, of Faribault, the Cass County Sheriff's Department reported.
Overheard
"It's a cause for concern but not a cause for panic."
Pork producers battle name woe
Thanks to the swine flu outbreak, pork has been getting a bad rap throughout the world.
Obituary policy
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Thomas D. Haugen
TOLEDO CITY, Philippines - Thomas D. Haugen, 54, Toledo City, Philippines, died of head injuries from a March 21, 2009, motorbike accident.
Christopher T. Warden
TROY, Ala. - Christopher "Chris" T. Warden, age 51, of Troy, Ala., son of B.E. "Jack" and Louise Warden of Nisswa, Minn., died Jan. 4, 2009. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2009, at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa.
Jerry Wonders
STAPLES - Jerry Wonders, 67, of Staples, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples after a yearlong battle with cancer.
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.
Bonnie Fredericksen
PEQUOT LAKES - Bonnie Fredericksen, age 92, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009. She was born July 14, 1916, on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Harlem, Mont., to Cornelius and Nellie Helgeson.
Bonnie Fredericksen
PEQUOT LAKES - Bonnie Fredericksen, age 92, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at the Pequot Lakes Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes.
Clyde E. Fish
CROSSLAKE - Clyde Edward Fish, 77, Crosslake, died April 29, 2009, at his home.
Donald Langland
PEQUOT LAKES - Donald Langland, age 79, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009. He was born Jan. 7, 1930, in Slayton, Minn., to John and Myrtle Langland. Don served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the Pequot Lakes American Legion.
Joseph O'Brien
ONAMIA - Joseph O'Brien, age 76, of Onamia, passed away early Thursday morning, April 30, 2009, at the Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Jerry Wonders
STAPLES - Jerry Wonders, age 67, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.
Christopher T. Warden
TROY, Ala. - Christopher "Chris" T. Warden, age 51, of Troy, Ala., son of B.E. "Jack" and Louise Warden of Nisswa, Minn., died Jan. 4, 2009. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa.
Elizabeth 'Bessie' Gard
PINE RIVER - Elizabeth "Bessie" Gard, age 64, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009. She was born March 17, 1945, in Brainerd to Ellis and Hazel Adamson.
Raymond Henriksen
ALEXANDRIA - Raymond Henriksen, 84, of Alexandria and who enjoyed spending time at the family cabin on Lower Mission Lake in the Brainerd area, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Douglas County Hospital.
VOX POP
Wouldn't it be nice if we the taxpayers could take out a loan (for a house) and then if we run a little short put the payments on the property tax rolls? Kind of like the school board?
What do you think?
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Specter the defector
WASHINGTON - It's been more than four decades since Arlen Specter, the senator from Pennsylvania, earned the nickname Specter the Defector. This week, he confirmed that it is indeed an accurate description of his political character.
Other opinion: Health care
Of the many possible issues that could snarl health-care reform, one of the biggest is whether the measure should include a government-run health plan to compete with private insurers.
Open Forum
Have you ever seen a picture that chills you to your very core? I saw a picture like that in the Brainerd Dispatch where Barack and Hugo are shaking hands and giving each other this euphoric smile! I even thought Michelle had competition here. But if you have two people that hate capitalism like these men, you can see why it would be love at first sight.
Church news
Trinity Lutheran Church will dedicate its sanctuary cross on Sunday. The dedication will be observed at both services at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor David P. Holte speaking on "Our Good Shepherd." Holy Communion will be served at both services.
Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!
In a way, we might consider prayer to be our spiritual "Mayday" plea. Isn't it true that prayer comes to our lips most readily when we are helpless and distressed?
Brainerd lakes area churches
Addresses and phone numbers. Call for service times.
Ackerman throws second no-hitter
PINE RIVER - Jordan Ackerman threw a no-hitter and struck out seven, piloting the Pine River-Backus Tigers to an 8-1 mauling of the Nevis Tigers in a Northland Conference game Thursday.
Lunkers single-game tickets on sale Friday
Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers single-game tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday at the Lunkers ticket office at Mills Field.
Tyner paces Falcons in relays
Sophomore Justin Tyner won the 5000-meter run as the Air Force men's track and field team competed in the Mt. SAC Relays April 17 at Walnut, Calif.
2-under round earns Halverson attention
Sean Halverson thrust himself into an elite group with a scorching five-day span on three Central Minnesota golf courses.
Warriors place 14th
ALEXANDRIA - Morgan Twamley's 56 led the Brainerd Warriors in a 14th-place finish at the Alexandria Invite Wednesday.
Raiders to play Ridgewater
The Central Lakes College Raiders will open play in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference state tournament at 10 a.m. Friday against Ridgewater.
Warriors avenge only loss
ALEXANDRIA - A victory at No. 3 doubles by Garth Askegaard and Chris Rud helped the Brainerd Warriors avenge their only loss of the season with a 6-1 victory in Central Lakes Conference play Thursday.
Olson throws no-hitter for Northwestern College
ST. PAUL - Sophomore Ashley Olson of Baxter threw a no-hitter Tuesday as the Northwestern College softball team swept a tripleheader from Presentation College.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
Local sports shorts
Roger Rager of Pequot Lakes will be inducted into the Sprint Car Racing Hall of Fame May 30 at Knoxville, Iowa.
Pequot Lakes' Beyer breaks out
NISSWA - Sean Halverson regained his confidence and Drake Beyer flashed the play that advanced him to last year's state tournament in Wednesday's Brainerd Invite at Grand View Lodge's The Pines.
Lightning to open Saturday
The Nisswa Lightning, formerly the Lakes Area Lightning, will open play in the Lake and Pine League on Saturday when it plays the Red Eye Country Boys and hosts the Staples Lumberbats on Sunday.
MSHSL to induct Staples graduate
Staples High School graduate Ron Sellnow, former athletic director at Hopkins, will be one of 10 individuals who will be inducted into the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame.
Cardinals, Hasselberg take honors
WADENA - The Staples-Motley Cardinals took home first-place honors, led by Cydney Hasselberg, who took medalist honors with an 81 in the Wadena-Deer Creek Invite at the Whitetail Run Golf Course.
Pierz defeats Osakis in dual meet
PIERZ - Dustin Herold carded a 40 to earn medalist honors for the Pierz Pioneers in Thursday's 170-183 dual meet victory over the Osakis Silverstreaks.
Gobblers top Rebels
DEERWOOD - Sam Dally's 47 and Taylor Wilke's 48 helped the Aitkin Gobblers defeat Moose Lake-Willow River 200-202 in Wednesday's Great River Conference dual at Cuyuna Country Club.
Rocori nips Warriors
in seventh
Second place in the Central Lakes Conference was at stake Thursday when the Brainerd Warriors hosted the Rocori Spartans at Adamson Field.
Halverson ties for honors
SARTELL - Sean Halverson finished in a tie for the top score, carding a 78 in blustery conditions, to lead the Warrior boys' golf team to a fourth-place finish in a Central Lakes Conference meet Thursday at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course.
Pillager makes it a sweep in Huskies Invite
PILLAGER - Pillager boys' and girls' teams finished first in the Huskies' four-team invite Thursday.
Bart, Pirates sweep Sebeka
VERNDALE - Nicole Bart threw two shutouts, with 11 strikeouts in 14 innings, and was 4-for-8 with a double and five RBIs as Verndale swept a doubleheader against Park Region Conference rival Sebeka Thursday.
New promoter ready to open NCS season
For fans of dirt track racing, the dirt and dust will be flying Saturday night at North Central Speedway as the 2009 season opens.
LOCAL SHORTS
Friday is the deadline to register for the Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department's youth Petite, Junior and Senior softball leagues.
Grand Rapids edges Aitkin
GRAND RAPIDS - Dan Klucas won his match at No. 4 singles 6-1, 6-0 as Aitkin lost a non-conference tennis meet against Grand Rapids 4-3 Thursday.
Schaaf, Aitkin win at Cuyuna
DEERWOOD - Kayla Schaaf battled the wind and cold to shoot a 51 and lead the Aitkin Gobblers to a 219-268 victory over Moose Lake-Willow River in Great River Conference action at Cuyuna Country Club.
Warriors lift record to 11-0
COLD SPRING - Hallsey Olson went 2-for-4 with a double and knocked in a run as the Brainerd Warriors extended their perfect season to 11 games with a 4-3 win over the Rocori Spartans in a Central Lakes Conference game Thursday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Flowers love the rain
Weather drawing by Katie Streiff in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. A few sprinkles south and east in the morning. Isolated rain showers north in the afternoon. Highs from the lower 50s north...To the upper 50s central and south.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers north central and east
State forecast for Iowa
Dense fog advisory for much of central iowa through 800 am...
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Increasing clouds west...Decreasing clouds southeast. Chance of rain and snow showers far northwest. Scattered showers and areas of fog early far southeast. Windy northwest...Becoming windy east in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50 far northwest...To the lower 60s far southeast.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely this morning north.
Wisconsin state forecast
Dense fog advisory far southeast until 10 am cdt today...
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and isolated
Happy days are here again
Weather drawing by Sidney McConkey in the Baxter third grade of Miss Marks.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy southwest and partly cloudy northeast. A chance of light rain southwest...Mainly in the morning...With some light snow possible in the black hills. Highs from the lower to mid 50s west...To the lower 60s southeast.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Scattered