Friday, May 14, 2004
Nearly half of readers guess right
Nearly half the readers who attempted to guess last week's vehicle were right.
Super challenging
Three of the more than 80 cars competing in challenge approach one of the 10 turns of Brainerd International Raceways three-mile road course Tuesday.
Fang-tastic
Joss Whedon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" spin-off started in October 1999 as a detective drama about a vampire-with-a-soul seeking atonement for his past misdeeds. In the middle three seasons, Angel (David Boreanaz) was haunted by his past, while his colleagues battled inner demons of their own in classic comic book noir fashion.
'Angel' goes out on top
Joss Whedon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" are both great shows, but it's a heckuva lot easier to explain "Buffy's" greatness. High school hell. Girl power. Sarah Michelle Gellar's Season 3 hair.
Music General dancers compete in Minneapolis
Scheeler, Stephanie Kinney (back row, left), Heather Beyer, Jenelle Pfeifer, Hannah Brueland and Marah Johnson.
3 Danish Royal Tenors to perform in Nisswa
NISSWA -- The 3 Danish Royal Tenors will continue their mission of making opera accessible to the masses with a performance at 7 p.m. June 23 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
For week of May 13-19; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
Entertainment shorts
The Miss Brainerd Lakes Scholarship Pageant will be 7 p.m. June 12 at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Middle School, in Brainerd.
Side Street Strutters to conclude LACA season
The Side Street Strutters will close out the Lakes Area Concert Association season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Middle School, in Brainerd.
'Sandbag, Stage Left' continues at Pillager
The second weekend of John Anthony's audience-participation play "Sandbag, Stage Left (or One Dead Dolly)" will be presented by Pillager High School's Dramatic Literature and Performance class at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Pillager Performing Arts Area.
Meeting set to revive the Geritol Frolics
A general information meeting to discuss the revival of the Geritol Frolics will be 7 p.m. May 20 in the Franklin Junior High School auditorium in Brainerd.
Piano students perform
Piano students of Helen Anderson, Bridge of Harmony Studios, presented a recital May 2 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Best bets
Saying goodbye
Here's a recipe for the walleye fishing opener
Saturday at 12:01 a.m. is an exciting time for many avid fishermen, including my son, James, as it hails the walleye and northern pike fishing opener in Minnesota.
One hurt in accident
AITKIN -- One person was injured in a single-vehicle accident Thursday on Aitkin County Road 11, south of Aitkin.
Area crime
BURGLARIES -- Michael Olsen, 10000 block of Leisure Lane, reported Tuesday his residence broken into.
Firefighters respond to gas leak
The Brainerd Fire Department was called at 10:12 a.m. Thursday to Riverside and Island drives to respond to a gas leak.
Keep landfill in mind when cleaning up the house, yard
For residents outside the three Brainerd neighborhood associations, the Crow Wing County landfill accepts yard waste of brush, leaves, grass clippings, used oil, recycling and used oil, all at no charge.
Baxter building permits
Regal Property Management,12000 block of Berrywood Drive, new house/garage, $140,605.
Brainerd building permits
American Tower Management, 700 block of Todd Street, accessory structure, $5,000.
Talking trash
Brainerd's three neighborhood groups will clean up May 22.
Housing briefs
NISSWA -- Tina Anderson was named top real estate agent of the first quarter of 2004 with Positive North GMAC Real Estate.
Landscaping with shrubs, perennials workshop set
STAPLES -- Confused about what shrubs and perennials will grow in your yard? Do you have a landscape project you'd like to begin but need a little landscaping advice before you start?
Local briefs
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System announced 41 grants totaling nearly $420,000 to help support projects promoting active learning in academic and professional programs throughout the system.
Firm to face fine for clear-cutting trees
JMS Companies will be fined for cutting down about 25 acres of trees without proper permits, but just how large that fine will be has yet to be determined.
In Africa, too many patients, too few doctors
The villagers were lined up by the hundreds, waiting patiently outside the tall metal fence that surrounds Iambi Lutheran Hospital, located in a remote Tanzanian village.
Wallin tempers remarks
Brainerd Mayor James Wallin was surprised when he learned of Fire Chief Kevin Mahle's resignation.
Get ready, get set
Weather forecast
Overheard
"It brings back the camaraderie of the neighborhood and people get to know each other, and they probably would never have met otherwise."
Court of Appeals to hear Lantern Bay case
WALKER -- Minnesota Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear arguments May 20 in Stearns County court facility building on Save Lantern Bay/Woman Lake Chain's appeal of a 2003 district court decision in favor of Cass County.
Show your pride
It's not just a building that's stood along Washington Street in north Brainerd for the past 73 years.
On this day in the Brainerd lakes area
60 years ago (1944) - Water is laying about a foot deep across the road on the Scenic Highway in west Brainerd it was reported by Bob Campbell, city engineer. The road is under water for about 500 feet and is impassable. The river has risen to nearly seven feet due to heavy rains.
Frolicking again
When the Geritol Frolics return to Brainerd this fall, the 55-and-older variety show might be a little fruitier than in past years. Writer-director Ed Yunker had intended to borrow segments from previous shows. Then fresh ideas started to come to him.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, summer courses provide students with automatic transfer of credits to other schools in the Minnesota State College and University system.
Gullview case appealed to Court of Appeals
WALKER -- Questions of whether Gullview on Gull Lake now is a resort or residential planned unit development and whether additional residences and boat slips built on the property since 2001 should stay has been appealed to Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Overheard
"I don't give a darn about this pickle talk. I want to solve the $160 million shortfall we have right now. I think we should be talking about that."
Luck runs out
Minnesota State Lottery officials announced Wednesday they are closing regional offices in Brainerd and Eagan on May 21.
Baxter receives its TIF funds
The state auditor released more than $300,000 in previously unclaimed funds for the city of Baxter.
A night of happy hugging
When Cindy Wegman of Brainerd was working toward a certificate from Central Lakes College, she didn't realize she'd be participating in a graduation ceremony with her daughter, Megan.
New Koep's owner hopes to bait anglers
NISSWA -- It's been 16 years since a Koep stood behind the counter at Koep's Pro Shop, a fact Bill Erickson well knows.
Victor J. Zyvoloski
LITTLE FALLS -- Victor J. Zyvoloski, age 91, a resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Monday, May 10, 2004, at St. Otto's Care Center.
Nancy Johnson
FOLEY -- Nancy Johnson, 62, formerly of Staples, died at her home in Foley on Monday, May 10, 2004. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples with the Rev. Stephen Sveom officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples. Arrangements entrusted to Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
Delores A. Cyrus
CROSBY -- Delores Ann Cyrus, age 70, of Crosby, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at her home.
Irene (Chirhart) Kahler
ST. CLOUD -- Irene (Chirhart) Kahler, age 90, a resident of St. Cloud, Minn., formerly of Royalton, Minn., passed away Thursday, May 13, 2004, at Alterra Sterling House in Sauk Rapids, Minn.
John D. Russell
NISSWA -- John D. Russell Sr., 65, Nisswa, Minn., died on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at $10 per column inch, exclusive of the first 4 inches. A $10 fee is charged for a half-column photograph. To place an obituary in the Brainerd Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Arnold W. Johnson
CROSBY -- Arnold William Johnson, age 85, of Crosby, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at his home.
Merle J. Sundberg
BAXTER -- Merle June Sundberg, 85, of Baxter, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, Minn. A memorial service will be on Friday at 11 a.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter with the Rev. Darrell Pedersen officiating with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in the Garrison Cemetery.
Jane R. Dunham
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Jane R. Dunham, age 91, died Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Cedar Crest Health Care Center. She was born on Aug. 19, 1912, in Chicago, the daughter of John and Helen (Crozier) Reidy. Jane married Nathaniel Kelly Dunham on Jan. 30, 1932, in Waukegan, Ill. Jane graduated from Sen High School in Chicago. She worked for the McCormick dental office as an oral surgeon's assistant, retiring in 1980.
Minnie Harrington
Minnie Harrington, 99, Brainerd, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Harry E. Thompson
AITKIN -- Harry E. Thompson, 87, of Aitkin, died Monday, May 10, 2004, in the Riverwood Health Care Center, Aitkin. He was born Dec. 2, 1916, in Minneapolis to Theodore and Ruth (Knutson) Thompson. He graduated from Aitkin County Schools then moved to Montana for a short time to work on a ranch before moving back to Minnesota working as a logger.
Kenneth W. Scheerle
EAGLE BEND -- Kenneth W. Scheerle, 54-year-old resident of Eagle Bend, formerly of Little Falls, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at his brother's residence in Granada, Minn.
Billy D. Miller
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Billy Dykes Miller, 88, of Topeka, Kan., died Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka after a short bout with pneumonia and congestive heart failure.
Orion Carl Will
DEERWOOD -- Orion Carl Will, age 85, of Deerwood, died on Thursday, May 13, 2004, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on Oct. 18, 1918, in Brooten, Minn., to Martin and Louise (Perry) Will. He was a retired M.A. Hanna Mining employee.
Minnie Harrington
Minnie Harrington, 99, Brainerd, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Mary Ann McPheeters Baker
NISSWA -- A memorial service for Mary Ann McPheeters Baker will be held on May 15, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, Highways 371 and 13, Nisswa, Minn.
Lydia Kiehlbauch
Lydia Kiehlbauch, 93, Brainerd, formerly of Bismarck, N.D., died Monday, May 10, 2004, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Elwyn Larson
Elwyn Larson, 76, of Brainerd, died May 12, 2004, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday at the First Lutheran Church in Brainerd with the Rev. Andy Smith officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester, Minn. Memorials are preferred to the First Lutheran Church.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at $10 per column inch, exclusive of the first 4 inches. A $10 fee is charged for a half-column photograph. To place an obituary in the Brainerd Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Merle J. Sundberg
BAXTER -- Merle June Sundberg, 85, of Baxter, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, Minn. Memorial services will be on Friday at 11 a.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter with the Rev. Darrell Pedersen officiating. Burial will be in the Garrison Cemetery.
Delphine Smieja
LITTLE FALLS -- Delphine Smieja, 81-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Monday, May 10, 2004, at her home in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2004, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and from 9-11 a.m. on Friday at the chapel.
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Editorial board seeks community representative
Brainerd Dispatch readers who'd appreciate the chance to voice their opinions on various issues are invited to submit a brief note detailing their background and explaining why they'd like to serve as a community representative on the Brainerd Dispatch's editorial board.
Open Forum
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 255 will be offering poppies once again on May 14. Every day our military personnel are in harm's way, today our men and women are still fighting for freedom in Iraq. We must continue to work to help those who have served and are serving today for the freedom we enjoy.
Open Forum
Until recently, the person I most closely related with the war in Iraq was Pat Tillman. Pat Tillman was the former Arizona Cardinal who gave up a multi-million dollar salary, and then ultimately his life, for his country. He gave up his life as an NFL football player because for him it was the right thing to do. He wanted to serve his country.
On this day in the Brainerd Lakes area
60 years ago (1944) - The Brainerd airport, located southeast of the city, closed under Federal order since the beginning of the war, was opened Sunday under approval of the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Permission to open the field was received by B.R. Garrett, manager.
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Our Opinion: TV money
Network television officials tell the NBA how late their paying fans will have to wait for the game to start and the NBA meekly complies. Even though paid attendance represents a substantial part of an NBA team's revenue, there's no question that TV money pays the freight.
Correction/clarification
The Brainerd Dispatch incorrectly listed the name of the writer of an Open Forum that was titled "Fire chief worked hard." The letter was written by Jean Garvey.
Ascension Day
As I began to write this article, I looked at several calendars to verify the actual date of Ascension Day for 2004.
CHURCHES
Pastor David Uhrich of Christ Community Church in Nisswa was selected to join a team of teacher/trainers from around Minnesota for a mission trip to southern Nigeria.
A rose by any other name
This phrase has been in my mind for several months now. It was written by William Shakespeare in his play, "Romeo and Juliet." I didn't know the origin before writing this article. As I researched it, I found it has quite a colorful inclusion in the play, according to some. I'll let you do the research on that yourself.
Blessing of boats and boaters
BAXTER -- Just in time for the walleye/northern pike fishing opener, a Baxter church seized an opportunity to reflect on the beauty of God's creation.
Raiders look to shake off dusty clubs at nationals
It's been close to seven months since the last time the Central Lakes College Raiders women's golfers have participated in a competitive tournament.
Short game takes BHS' Lundbohm a long way
Zack Lundbohm finished the 2003 boys' golf season with a flourish, qualifying for the Class 2A state golf tournament and placing 58th.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd Lakes area:
Friday
Aitkin defeats C-I
DEERWOOD -- Emily O'Neil of Aitkin and Kate Gaffney of Crosby-Ironton shared medalist honors as the Gobblers defeated the Rangers in a girls' golf dual meet Tuesday at Cuyuna Country Club.
Patriots fifth at Menahga
MENAHGA -- Val Meschke shot an 87 to help the Pequot Lakes Patriots girls' golf team place fifth at the Menahga Invitational Thursday.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd Lakes area:
Thursday
Kavanaugh's 83 paces Pillager
FERGUS FALLS -- The Pillager Huskies finished fifth with a team score of 370 and were led by Joe Kavanaugh's round of 83 in a Quad County Conference boys' golf meet Thursday.
Bees hope to return to respectability
Brainerd Bees manager Tim Martin wasn't thrilled with last season's 3-10 Lakewood League record and 11-17 overall mark.
Warrior girls repeat as section champ
GRAND RAPIDS -- The Brainerd Warriors girls' track and field team repeated as champion in the Section 8, Class 3A True Team meet Thursday and won four individual titles.
Sports shorts
Brainerd High School graduate Jenny Whalen of Brainerd and the Minnesota-Duluth women's tennis team ended their season with a 5-0 loss to Washburn University in the opening round of the NCAA regional finals May 7 in Topeka, Kan.
Aitkin blasts Isle
AITKIN -- A.J. Hartshorn was 2-for-4 with four RBI and Tim Elling was 2-2 as the Aitkin Gobblers downed Isle 10-5 in a Great River Conference baseball game Thursday.
Five area athletes win at True Team
GLYNDON -- Brainerd area track and field athletes won five events in the Section 6, Class 1A True Team meet Tuesday.
Not half-bad
Even though Megan Arns entered Thursday's doubleheader against Alexandria batting .324, she hadn't been crushing the ball like she's capable of doing.
Pierz teams win section titles
NASHWAUK -- The Pierz Pioneers boys' and girls' teams captured Section 7, Class 1A True Team track and field championships Tuesday-
Home runs power Aitkin to victory
AITKIN -- Kelli Peysar had a three-run home run and three hits while Kelly Hoge added a two-run homer and two hits as the Aitkin Gobblers handed Isle a 16-13 loss in Great River Conference softball play Thursday.
Winning experience
As soon as Bob Sullivan was hired as head coach of the Central Lakes College Raiders softball team he knew who he wanted to fill out his staff.
Gobblers fly past Wadena-Deer Creek in tennis
AITKIN -- The Aitkin Gobblers won all three doubles matches to post a 6-1 victory over the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines Thursday.
Warrior girls repeat as section True Team champ
Individual victories by Justin Grunewald in the 1600 run and James Strand in the 300 hurdles helped the Brainerd boys' team to a runner-up finish.
Warriors edged again
Before the Brainerd Warriors tennis team squared off against the St. Cloud Apollo Eagles Thursday, Warriors coach Bruce Thompson had an idea of how the meet would shake out.
Alex has trouble hitting Huether
ALEXANDRIA -- Brainerd Warriors pitcher Justin Huether tossed a three-hitter and scored the game's first run in the second inning on a two-out double by Cliff Edberg as Brainerd beat the Alexandria Cardinals 5-2 Thursday in Central Lakes Conference play.
Special Olympian
Jesse Schlichting raised his arms after winning a 200 meter dash race Wednesday during the Minnesota Region 5 Special Olympics event at Brainerd High School. Two- hundred seventy athletes from several school in central Minnesota competed in track and field event.
Foursome leads Warriors to second place
ALEXANDRIA -- Megan Owens, Emily Dunphy, Nikki Bender and Kara Rutman all shot rounds of 46 as the Brainerd Warriors girls' golf team finished with a 184 and a second place finish in a Central Lakes Conference meet Thursday.
You call this softball weather?
Brainerd Warriors softball team manager Emily Jones (left) appeared chilled as she and Britta Parker sat in the dugout during the first game of Thursday's doubleheader in temperatures hovering just above 40 degrees.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Areas of fog northwest and northcentral this
Time to go fishing
Weather drawing by Jenny Muesing of Mrs. Ruen's second grade class at Baxter school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms east...Diminishing in the afternoon. Scattered showers west. Highs from the upper 40s far north...To around 60 southwest.
Perfect formation
Weather drawing by Brenna Chisholm of Mrs. Brenny's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers west and central. Highs
State forecast for S.D.
Freeze warning tonight west...
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Scattered light showers this morning central and east then
State forecast for Minnesota
Thursday...Cool. Showers likely south and east with thunderstorms
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers ending southeast this
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy...With showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s north and west to the lower 70s far south.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. A slight chance of late afternoon showers and thunderstorms west. Not as cold. Highs from the mid 50s northeast... To the mid 60s southwest.
State forecast for Iowa
Flood watch this morning for southwest iowa...
Attendance policy to be discussed
The Brainerd School District's Curriculum Committee will meet 11:30 a.m. Monday in the district office to discuss the student attendance policy.