Friday, May 28, 2004
Readers come through again for Frenz's
Readers once again came through for Archie and Genny Frenz of Baxter.
BEST BETS
Our picks for this weekend and the week ahead
Line-up announced for State Fair grandstand
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands and an "American Idol" contestant highlight the line-up for this year's State Fair grandstand.
Entertainment shorts
DETROIT LAKES -- John Mayer, Maroon 5 and 311 are among the musicians performing at the 10,000 Lakes Festival July 1-4 at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes.
American graffiti ... by way of New Zealand
Kane "Scream" Smith, 30, of New Zealand, painted a graffiti mural Monday at Jack's House bowling alley in Brainerd. Among the three murals he painted on the walls is this artistic rendering of the name "Toad," in honor of his best friend. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
For week of May 27-June 2; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
Entertainment shorts
Louie Anderson and Scott Hansen will perform at 7 p.m. June 20 at The Rail in downtown Brainerd as part of their Good Friends Comedy Tour.
Piano recital
Piano students of Susan Kavanaugh and Karla Tetreault performed at a recital May 12 in the Franklin Junior High School Auditorium.
Phillips' latest might surprise fans with stark, sad sound
A lot of musicians have used television shows to get noticed or to give a boost to their album sales. A few months ago, Rooney even managed to get an entire episode of "The O.C." devoted to them.
Say a special prayer on Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer season.
SCHOOL MENUS
Aitkin
Court
Jeremiah Paul Johnson, 28, Brainerd, was sentenced for first-degree criminal damage to property, misdemeanor obstruction of the legal process, third-degree burglary, theft, receiving stolen property and second-degree driving under the influence of a controlled substance to 270 days jail, placed on 20 years supervised probation and fined $2,490.
Investigation
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a man at a residence in the 18000 block of Highway 371, near Gull Dam Road.
COURTS
WALKER -- The following recently appeared in Cass County District Court:
Housing briefs
Matt Pelphrey joined Tower Real Estate Inc. in Brainerd as an agent.
Around the home
NISSWA -- The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce plans a summer tour of homes and their gardens in 2005.
Are lakes being overdeveloped?
Ten years ago, people driving through the Brainerd lakes area mostly saw small lakeside cabins.
Tribal government employees attend meth workshop
ONAMIA -- About 60 people who work for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal government recently attended a band-sponsored workshop on combating methamphetamine.
This was Brainerd
40 years ago (1964) - Two penguins arrived at the Paul Bunyan Center in Brainerd. The birds were flown to Mississippi from Chile and then were put on a plane for Minneapolis and brought here Saturday.
Many memorials in area
Many area residents and visitors will flock to local cemeteries and war memorials throughout the Brainerd lakes area this weekend to honor the lives of those who paid the ultimate price for their service to their country.
Local briefs
"Walk the Track," an event to help support area military families, will be 7 p.m. Sunday at Brainerd International Raceway.
Empty suitcase
Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Phil Stoll placed a suitcase inside a bomb squad vehicle Wednesday in the parking lot of the East Brainerd Mall. About 12:07 p.m. the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Bomb Squad was called to the parking lot to investigate a suspicious package. The gray Tiara suitcase was left in a open parking stall. Officers opened the suitcase and found it empty.
Showing she cares
Caitlin Cross was just a first-grader when she and her older sister, Rachel, then in third grade, spearheaded a project at Baxter Elementary School that sent three truckloads of donated school supplies to a Grand Forks, N.D., area elementary school during the 1997 flood.
Sun still shines on Kinderfriend Day
It never fails.
Overheard
"If we built a rectory -- on a golf course -- we thought we'd have no trouble getting a retired priest."
Overheard
"Boston is the place where America's freedom began, and it's where I want the journey to the Democratic nomination to be completed."
Local briefs
The seventh annual 'Ride with Jim,' a bicycle ride on area trails with Rep. Jim Oberstar, D-Minn., is slated for noon to 3 p.m. June 11.
Quick stop
Ominous clouds swept over Brainerd International Raceway's grandstands Wednesday night, putting a halt to the last few rounds of the second-annual High School Drag Racing Challenge.
Having a blast
Brainerd High School graduates cheered Thursday night as they played casino games during the Grad Blast celebration Thursday night in the Brainerd High School cafeteria.
After four failures, Little Falls school referendum passes
LITTLE FALLS -- When Little Falls School District referendum results were finalized at 2 a.m. Wednesday, school board members and community supporters went wild and a few had tears in their eyes.
This was Brainerd
40 years ago (1964) - A total of 308 Brainerd High School graduates will receive their diplomas during commencement exercises in the Washington gymnasium.
Erika's rites to be June 4
Funeral services have been set for Erika Dalquist, the 21-year-old Brainerd woman whose remains were recently found 18 months after she disappeared from downtown Brainerd.
Grad night
It may have been a routine graduation ceremony at Brainerd High School Thursday -- with three seniors giving their farewell speeches and the A Cappella Choir and Symphonic Band performing.
Memorial Day activities planned in area
Memorial Day services are planned throughout the Brainerd lakes area Saturday through Monday to remember those who have served their country.
Getting all the dirt on ATVs
PINE CENTER -- In an effort to gain firsthand knowledge of a hot recreational topic, Crow Wing County commissioners got a little muddy Thursday.
Guard members alerted about possible duty
About 1,050 Minnesota Army National Guard members have been alerted for possible active duty.
William 'Bronco Billy' Welgan
NISSWA -- William "Bronco Billy" Welgan, age 64, a resident of Nisswa, died Tuesday, May 24, 2004, at his home. William was born on April 12, 1940, in Los Angeles, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Welgan. He entered the United States Army and served in Korea. Following his honorable discharge he returned to California, where he worked in sales. He moved to the Brainerd lakes area in the mid-1980s and worked for Dondelinger Chevrolet until the time of his retirement two years ago. He was a member of the Nisswa American Legion Post No. 627 and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed nature and the outdoors. He is very much loved and will be missed by his family. His No. 1 passion and love was his grandchildren.
Arlie Nubbe
BEMIDJI -- Arlie Nubbe, age 64, of Bemidji, died Saturday, May 22, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2004, at the Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji, Minn. The Reverend Mark Papke-Larson will officiate. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Erika M. Dalquist
Erika Marie Dalquist was born April 18, 1981, to Colleen (Boone) and Duane Dalquist in Little Falls, Minn. Erika grew up in Randall and attended school there until her family moved to the Pillager area in 1992. During all four years of high school, Erika was a cheerleader, played in the band and sang in the choir. In 1999, Erika graduated from Pillager High School.
Obituary policy
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Marjorie D. Larson
DULUTH -- Marjorie D. Larson, 83, of Duluth, passed away May 26, 2004, at Lakeshore Lutheran Home. She was born Feb. 20, 1921, to Nels and Peggy Anderson of Two Harbors, Minn. She married Leonard (Lars) Larson in 1939, celebrating 54 years together.
Lillian G. Olson
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. -- Lillian G. Olson, age 90, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., formerly of Nisswa, passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at her home.
Martha Herrboldt Starz
Martha Herrboldt Starz
R. Nadine Schwanke
PILLAGER -- R. Nadine Schwanke, 82, of Pillager, Minn., died Feb. 15, 2003, in a nursing home in Topeka, Kan., where she had been living for the past five years close to her daughter Rudi Anne Barko.
Marie C. Collins
PIERZ -- Marie C. Collins, 92-year-old resident of Pierz, Minn., passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2004, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, Minn., with the Rev. Gerald Dalseth officiating.
Betty G. Twombly
Betty Gertrude Twombly, 89, Brainerd, died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Kenneth V. Kassulker Sr.
Kenneth V. Kassulker Sr., age 71, resident of Brainerd, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Kenneth V. Kassulker Sr.
Kenneth V. Kassulker Sr., age 71, resident of Brainerd, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd after a long battle with emphysema. Kenneth was born in Minneapolis to Edward August and Violet Blanche (Terrill) Kassulker. He retired from the B and N Railroad after 44 years of service. Kenneth was an avid gardener and loved his roses. He was famous for his grilled turkey. He always spoke highly of his friends. He was a member of the Eagles, VFW and the American Legion.
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.
Open Forum
The effects of the total dehumanization of war are apparent in the mental health of our returning soldiers. As of February as many as 10 percent of nearly 12,000 soldiers treated at the Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany, had "psychiatric or behavioral" health issues, according to the commander of the hospital. As of the end of March, there had been 24 soldier suicides in Iraq according to the Pentagon's count. At least seven soldiers had committed suicide since returning home from Iraq. Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSS) will plague a large number of combatants long after their exposure to war, just as it has Vietnam and Gulf War veterans. PTSS will manifest itself in depression, drug abuse, alcoholism, inconsistant employment and troubled marriages and parent-child relationships. It is estimated that at any given time 30 percent of the homeless are veterans.
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Our opinon: Base closings
The Pentagon has said it could save billions of dollars by closing bases that it no longer needs. The trouble is these expensive military bases provide jobs and political security to the representatives who are fortunate enough to live in a district with a base. If the base closes there are layoffs back in the home district and the U.S. representative has some explaining to do to constituents.
Something to believe in
I've always been fascinated by the idea of school spirit. The allure of pep rallies, the joy of dress-up days, the absolute ecstasy that is homecoming; it's slightly over my head. Some people probably just assume that I think I'm too cool, too intellectual for school spirit.
Vox Pop
This is to the person writing to complain about cats being outside and maybe killing a few birds. First of all the last I checked none of the birds around here are in danger of being wiped out by cats. I'm sure they will continue to outnumber cats well into the future.
Live life to the fullest
They say that the good die young. As the graduating class of 2004, no harder does that hit home for all of us. Over the years, we have grown together as a family, and when we lose someone that was close to us, we are hurt deeply within our hearts. We wish things could have turned out differently and feel that maybe we could have done something to change things. The one thing we can do is keep the memories of the ones we loved close to our hearts. We may never see them again in person, but the memories we have are the next best thing.
Time for an extreme makeover
Isn't it perfect that we're gathered on the Warrior football field tonight to celebrate our high school graduation? After all, this is where it all began for the class of 2004, 12 years ago on this very field. It was May of 1992 and we met here all together for Kinderfriend Day.
OUR OPINION: Oil Reserves
President George W. Bush and his opponent for the presidency, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., will spend much of the summer criticizing each other and pointing out political differences.
Editorial board seeking a community representative
Brainerd Dispatch readers who'd appreciate the chance to voice their opinions on a variety of issues are invited to submit a brief note detailing their background and explaining why they'd like to be a community representative on the Brainerd Dispatch editorial board.
Church news
The Iron Range Christian Center will host the ministry of Tim and Chris Gilmore and their children at 10 a.m. Sunday at Irondale Town Hall, 19121 County Road 12, where the Iron Range Christian Center meets.
Build it and they will come
EAST GULL LAKE -- St. Thomas of the Pines, a small, seasonal church on the seventh hole of Madden's Pine Beach West Golf Course, was on the verge of closing in 2002.
Pray for those in flight
May my prayer rise up, as incense before you,
Lord of Life Lutheran Church confirmation
Lord of Life Lutheran Church recently confirmed the following:
Lutheran Church of the Cross confirmation
Lutheran Church of the Cross recently confirmed the following:
Tattooed
Virtually everything that could go wrong went wrong for the Thief River Falls Prowlers.
Warrior girls win subsection
THIEF RIVER FALLS -- Four Warriors and a relay team for the Brainerd girls' track and field team took home individual championships en route to winning the North Subsection 8, Class 2A team title Wednesday while the Warriors boys' team tied for second.
Warriors three strokes off pace in section
SAUK CENTRE -- Led by Zack Lundbohm's 73, the Brainerd Warriors boys' golf team is three shots off the lead following the opening round of the Section 8, Class 2A tournament at Greystone Golf Course.
Paul and Aaron Jenkins lead Bees past Clear Lake
BRAINERD -- Aaron and Paul Jenkins hit RBI singles in the first inning and Nate Thomas added a two-run single in the fourth to lead the Brainerd Bees past Clear Lake 4-2 in Lakewood League baseball Wednesday.
Cards, Wolverines can't get past second round
LITCHFIELD -- Wadena-Deer Creek's Daniel Smith won 6-2, 6-0 over Staples-Motley's Pat Vukelich and advanced to the second round in singles before bowing out of the Section 6, Class 1A individual tennis tournament Thursday.
Pequot girls win subsection title
PARK RAPIDS -- Pequot Lakes won the girls' championship and the Patriots' Flecia Foster set a school record in the Subsection 29, Section 8, Class 1A track and field meet Thursday.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd Lakes area:
Thursday
No more 'S'
One of the worst words that can be uttered in a softball dugout is the dreaded "S" word.
Sports shorts
The Brainerd Warriors baseball team has been seeded No. 1 in the North Subsection 8, Class 3A tournament and will open at Adamson Field 2 p.m. Thursday against No. 8 Thief River Falls.
Aitkin sends four to section
By finishing third and fourth in the Subsection 7 individual tennis tournament Monday, Aitkin seniors Roman Haberkorn and Chris Grafft advanced to the Section 7, Class 1A individual tournament along with the Gobblers' second-place doubles team of Adam Janzen-Brian Hallberg.
Better late than never
A sprained ankle prevented Missy Eiesland from competing in last year's Class 3A state True Team track and field meet.
Larson lead Pats to first place
FERGUS FALLS -- Pequot Lakes' Kim Larson carded an 84 to help the Patriots girls' golf team capture the Subsection 6, Class 2A title Tuesday with a 371 and advance to the Section 6 tournament.
Pierz boys and girls third at subsections
MILACA -- Danny Kimman won the triple and high jumps and Tony Andres won the 200-meter dash to lead the Pierz Pioneers boys' track and field team to third at the Subsection 18, Section 5, Class 1A meet Tuesday.
Ranger boys second in subsection
HOLDINGFORD -- Two first places by Parker Robinson and wins by Tom Kirzeder, Joe Radinovich and Ryan Taggart helped the Crosby-Ironton Rangers boys' track and field team to second place in the Subsection 19, Section 5, Class 1A meet Thursday.
Pioneers' Bell earns section berth
BECKER -- Robert Bell's 82 Wednesday at the North Subsection 5, Class 1A boys' golf meet landed him a spot to play in the Section 5 Final Tuesday at Rich Springs. Bell's round, along with 86s from Hank Virnig and Jason Folger and Nathan Meyer's 87, placed the Pierz Pioneers in fourth at Pebble Creek.
Berg, Honek carry Cards to subsection title
HOLDINGFORD -- Shari Berg's pinch hit sparked a 10th-inning rally as the third-seeded Staples-Motley Cardinals softball team squeaked past the top-seeded Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder 3-1 in the Subsection 19, Section 6, Class 2A championship game Thursday.
Thunder at the Lakes features Sportsman drag racing during Memorial Day weekend
Drag racing fans will see a three-day display of power and speed this weekend at Brainerd International Raceway in the third annual Thunder at the Lakes.
Dixon pitches, hits Pillager to first victory
ZIMMERMAN -- Pillager's Travis Dixon pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts and no earned runs as the Huskies won their first game of the season 15-2 over Zimmerman in the opening round of the North Subsection 5, Class 1A baseball tournament Thursday.
BHS' Steiger qualifies for section meet
Matt Steiger finished third to advance to the section meet.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd Lakes area:
Friday
George leads W-DC
WADENA -- Travis George was 3-for-4 with a double, triple and five RBI to lead the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines to 14-9 regular-season ending victory over the Sebeka Trojans in non-conference baseball Wednesday. W-DC's Dan Hammes was 3-3 with two runs scored and Matt Sweere added a three-run homer in the second inning.
Staples-Motley sweeps subsection track titles
PILLAGER -- Staples-Motley Cardinals boys' and girls' track and field teams swept the Subsection 21, Section 6, Class 1A meet Thursday.
Going the distance
Running or skiing long distances are Ashley Schmolke's specialty.
Warriors sixth, Flyers eighth after first round
FERGUS FALLS -- The Brainerd Warrior girls are in sixth place with a team score of 394 and the Little Falls Flyers are eighth with a 420 following the opening round of the Section 8, Class 2A golf tournament Thursday at Thumper Pond Golf Course.
Cards win subsection golf title, advance
FERGUS FALLS -- The Staples-Motley boys' golf team placed first with a team score of 309 at the Subsection 6, Class 1A tournament Thursday.
Upon further review, Jensen declared winner
Donnie Jensen's disqualification as the Wissota Street Stock feature winner at North Central Speedway Saturday has been overturned by Wissota.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. A chance of afternoon
Wisconsin state forecast
Frost advisory parts of far north tonight...
Get ready to get your pontoons out
Weather drawing by Grace Gilbertson of Mrs. Brenny's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly sunny and warmer. A chance of late afternoon
Thunderstorm rolls across Morrison
LITTLE FALLS -- A severe thunderstorm rolled across Morrison County Wednesday night, dropping penny-sized hail on the southern half of the county.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. A chance of afternoon thunderstorms west and central. Highs from the upper 70s northeast to around 90 south central.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy south this morning...Becoming partly cloudy. Partly
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Increasing clouds. A slight chance of thunderstorms
It's fun to be outside
Miranda Thomson of Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Rain ending this morning
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. A slight chance for thunderstorms northwest. Highs in the upper 60s northeast to the lower 80s southwest and south central.