Saturday, May 30, 2009
BUSINESS NEWS
The Brainerd Lakes Health system announced Sheila Wing, registered nurse, accepted the director position for the Emergency Department and Wound Care at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Two remain critical, others are released
Two men remain in critical condition following Memorial Day weekend crashes.
Agendas
Brainerd City Council
YMCA's new fitness schedule for June
The Brainerd Family YMCA has a new fitness schedule for June: Belly Dancing Tuesday, 6:40-7:25 p.m.; Boot Camp Tuesday, 5:45-6:30 a.m.; Yoga Mix Monday, 5:45-6:45 a.m.; Cycle Fusion, 7:40-8:25 a.m.; Outdoor Boot Camp on Tuesday, 8:25-9:25 a.m. and Wednesday, 5:25-6:25 p.m.; Group Cycle Monday, 5:45-6:45 or 7:15 a.m. (cyclists' choice of ending time) and Group Power Thursday, 6:45-7:45 p.m.
POLICE BLOTTER
THEFT - Robert Knecht, 14,000 block of County 10, Thursday reported theft of tractor parts.
SENIOR CALENDAR
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
BIRTHS
Jarrod and Farrah McKinney, East Gull Lake, a boy, Tripp Ronin, 7 pounds, 10.5 ounces, May 5, 2009. Grandparents are Robert and Connie McKinney, Brainerd, and Greg and Nancy Slad, Nisswa. Great-grandparents are Lurline Newman, Brainerd, Gladys Merrill, Carlton, and Beverly McKee, Gower, Mo.
Agenda
Cass County Board of Commissioners
Firefighters respond to motorcycle crash
The Brainerd Fire Department assisted at the scene of a motorcycle-vehicle crash Friday.
POLICE BLOTTER
THEFT - Trig Bagan, 400 block of First Avenue Northeast, Wednesday reported a theft.
Edina Realty challenges mayors in contest
The Edina Realty Foundation recently held a fundraising contest in which it challenged Brainerd Mayor James Wallin and Baxter Mayor Darrel Olson to see which city could bring in the most food items.
Housing briefs
Lisa Fletcher of Brainerd recently joined Weichert Realtors-Tower Properties as a specialist in residential sales.
Brett enjoys outdoor activities
We just added another young man to our waiting list this month. Like many of the other boys on the list, Brett needs a positive male role model in his life who enjoys outdoor activities and is willing to give just a couple hours a week.
MUCH OBLIGED
I would like to express my appreciation to all those who took part in the Brainerd Warrior Baseball Alumni Day on May 14. The entire concept was the brain-child of Dan Anderson, class of 1992. He enlisted help from Ray Austin, Mike Bialka, John Backlund and Colin MacDonald and things started to take shape. All in all, it was a special day for me, and I hope, for everyone involved.
A 'Killer' of an opener
Optimism ran high with the near-capacity crowd at the first Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers game Thursday night at Mills Field.
CORRECTION
In a May 15 housing brief, the name of Katie McCarthy Lee of Edina Realty was incorrect. The brief incorrectly listed her name as Kathy rather than Katie.
LF man who fled deputies arraigned in Brainerd
The 22-year-old Little Falls man who led Crow Wing County deputies on a chase Thursday has a history of harassment, law officials said.
SALT of the Earth and Cuyuna Range
CROSBY - Take students from two metro-area high schools, add students from Crosby-Ironton High School and what do you get?
This was Brainerd
MAY 31 - 40 years ago (1969) - A 12-year-old Minneapolis boy was killed and a 6-year-old was critically injured in a two-car accident on Highway 169 near Garrison. Seven others were hurt in that accident, plus four more in other area accidents over Memorial Day.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Brainerd Family YMCA will host the last Teen Scene for this school year from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday for fifth- and sixth-graders.
Economics upturn at LF
LITTLE FALLS - The Little Falls economics team had one goal: To become one of four finalist teams to make it to the 2009 National Economics Challenge in New York City May 18.
A day with Harmon
Janet and Marc Jerzak positioned a jersey Thursday for Harmon Killebrew to sign after the luncheon at the Legacy at Cragun's. Marc is vice president of the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers baseball team. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Overheard
I was thinking, 'New York, baby.'
This was Brainerd
MAY 29 - 80 years ago (1929) - Thousands of people, young and old, will unite in paying homage to the memories of the nation's war dead tomorrow. Albert Fox, one of seven living Civil War veterans in Brainerd, will deliver the proclamation.
Overheard
The unemployment claims have turned the corner.
Board to save taxpayers 3.1 percent
In a special board meeting Thursday, the Brainerd School Board awarded the sale of its general obligation taxable bonds to fund Other Post-Employment Benefits, or OPEB.
Man arrested after chase of 'around 100 mph'
A 22-year-old Little Falls man was arrested Thursday morning after leading Crow Wing County sheriff's deputies on a chase through southern Crow Wing and Morrison counties.
Pillager's 100th graduating class
Graduating Pillager High School students presented roses to their parents Friday during the commencement ceremony. The class of 2009 was the 100th graduating class from Pillager. Brainerd Dispatch/ Kelly Humphrey
Margaret Hill
ONAMIA - Margaret Hill, 80-year-old resident of Onamia, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minn. Funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Burial will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Mille Lacs Band Community Center. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Onamia, Minn.
Alice A. Smude
Alice Anna Smude, age 81, resident of Brainerd, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Edgewood Vista Senior Living.
Mildred Howell Blake
Mildred Howell Blake was born to Ruel Harvey Howell and Mary Elcesta Russell on April 12, 1921, in Aberdeen, S.D. Mildred was a graduate of Central High School and Aberdeen Business College.
Allyn H. Nelson
Allyn H. Nelson, age 80, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009. Services are planned for Monday, June 1, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour preceding the service at Park United Methodist Church with Pastors Rory Swenson and Truman R. Stehr officiating. Inurnment will be at Fort Snelling.
Brian L. Noe Sr.
RANDALL - Brian L. Noe Sr., age 64, of Randall, Minn. passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn.
Alice A. Smude
PINE CENTER - Alice Anna Smude, age 81, resident of Pine Center, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Edgewood Vista Senior Living in Brainerd. Alice was born in Lastrup, Minn., to George and Anna (Held) Tretter on April 25, 1928. She married Alex (Butch) Smude on April 15, 1947. Alice is the mother of 10 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Allyn H. Nelson
Allyn H. Nelson, age 80, resident of Brainerd, died Thursday, May 28, 2009.
Douglas L. Mulroy Sr.
Douglas L. Mulroy Sr., 66, Brainerd, died Thursday May 28, 2009, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village. He was born on May 28, 1943, in Wahpeton, N.D., to Sylvester "Bud" and Irene (Peterson) Mulroy.
Jack E. Jelacie
Jack Edward Jelacie, age 83, resident of Brainerd, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Good Samaritan Society-Pine River, Minn. Jack was born on May 25, 1926, in Brainerd to Adolph and Mabel (Peterson) Jelacie.
Leora J. 'Chick' Wynn
IRONTON - Leora J. "Chick" Wynn, age 65, of Ironton, died on May 28, 2009, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.
Norvin 'Bud' Norwood Jr.
LITTLE FALLS - Norvin "Bud" Norwood Jr., 85-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Monday, May 25, 2009, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living facility in Little Falls. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 1, at the Living Hope Assembly of God Church in Little Falls with the Rev. Keith Thompson officiating.
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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.
Justice Souter's 'safe place'
On those rare occasions when someone in Washington voluntarily cedes power, the normal reaction from everyone else - perhaps to avoid any potentially dangerous moments of self-reflection - is to assume that the departee must be not quite well.
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OUR OPINION: GRASS
Critics may call it government intrusion but we find nothing onerous with the Baxter City Council's recent edict grass must not exceed 7 inches in length with certain exceptions.
VOX POP
Congratulations to Brainerd Public Schools for its recent A-plus rating on financial management as awarded by Standard and Poors, a nationally accredited investment in money management analyst firm. Sometimes we don't realize what we have within our own community and we let a few naysayers paint a gloomy picture when things are actually pretty good.
OUR OPINION: BASEBALL
Since that grand gentleman of baseball, Harmon Killebrew graced us with his presence this week at the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers season opener it seems appropriate to turn our attention to a current Minnesota Twin who is tearing up the league - Joe Mauer.
OUR OPINION: SAFETY
Minnesota's Memorial Day traffic death toll of 12 was the highest since 1996, when 13 died, and all to close to the record of 1972 when 16 died.
Open Forum
Before the Gold Medal Arena could be approved by Brainerd officials, they faced a state statute requirement stating:
Open Forum
Since President Nixon launched Project Independence to liberate us from foreign oil imports, most American presidents have proclaimed our need for energy independence. George W. Bush sharpened the tone when he proclaimed in his 2006 State of the Union address that we were addicted to oil.
Outing a much-needed feather in the cap
The fishing season is well under way and the turkey totes will soon be put away (as soon as I have time).
OUTDOORS NOTES
The Walmart FLW Walleye League Minnesota Division will stage its second tournament of the season June 6 on Leech Lake in Walker.
Of paddles and pelts
Paul Roth paused, but only briefly, when asked of the allure of Crow Wing State Park in a conversation last summer during Minnesota's year-long sesquicentennial celebration.
65th Anniversary
Kenneth C. and Doris A. Micko celebrated their 65th Anniversary. They were married in St. Paul on May 27, 1944 at St Michael's Catholic Church.
60th Anniversary
Chuck and Barbara Watson of Baxter celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on May 21. They were married on May 21, 1949 in Glencoe, MN.
4 Generation
Recently gathered where Eli Wippler, Son; Gina Wippler, Mother; Mick Toumi, Grandfather; Ethel Toumi, Great Grandmother
Jansma-Anthony
Katherine Jansma and Matthew Anthony announce their engagement. Parents are Brian and Deborah Jansma, Baxter and Richard and Pam Anthony, Richmond, VA. A June 20 weeding is planned.
Matt & Amy Holbrook
Matt and Amy Holbrook were married on April 15, 2009 at Mount Olivet Church, Minneapolis, Mn. Parents are Kelvin and Bev Kittelson, Brainerd and Tom and Lynn Holbrook Brainerd.
50th Anniversary
Ken and Jan Herd will celebrate their 50th Anniversary with an Open House Saturday, June 7th, from 1-4pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Reach out to help the undernourished
What does it really feel like to be hungry? Not just "my stomach is rumbling, it must be time for a snack," but "I'm really, truly hungry, and I don't think that I will find the resources to eat lunch today, maybe not even dinner." What does it feel like to be chronically hungry or in need of good, nutritional food to make you feel full and nourished? I don't know what it feels like. Do you?
UCC confirmands
The Rite of Confirmation was celebrated recently at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Members of the class were Matt Erickson (front, left), Jennifer Celley, Samantha Bertram, Molly Palm and Louis Grabowski. Their mentors are Gary Whiteman (back, left), Itty Newgord, Kaylo Brooks, Ann Turnbull and Joe Stattine. The red stoles were made by members of the church knitting ministry and presented to the confirmands as gifts.
CHURCH NEWS
BAXTER - The Todd Allen family will present a concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 7398 Fairview Road, Baxter.
Brainerd lakes area churches
Brainerd
Marcy makes noise with bat for Huskies
Baseball is a numbers game and Nicole Marcy put up some numbers this season.
Lunkers get first victory
ST. CLOUD - The Brainerd Lunkers earned their first franchise win as Taylor Babich threw six solid innings, riddling the St. Cloud River Bats into numerous ground ball outs en route to a 4-0 win Friday.
Northern exposure: Lumberjacks eye first road win
The season of firsts continues for the Brainerd Lumberjacks, who will look to tally their first road win of the 2009 semi-pro football season.
River Bats spoil Lunkers' opener
Seventy-plus degrees and sunny at gametime.
'The reasons I like Harmon Killebrew ...'
People sometimes think sports writing is all fun and games, go to events, talk to coaches and athletes, do it all over again the next day.
Area baseball scores
PEQUOT LAKES - Jake Serfling and Jacob Box highlighted Thursday's 14-9 victory over Frazee with solo home runs as the third-seeded Pequot Lakes Patriots advanced to the next round of the South Subsection 8-2A playoffs.
Outlaw Drag Racing Series to debut at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway unveils a new event this weekend that features Outlaw Drag Racing, which has been a popular attraction during the annual Show and Go and Coca-Cola Muscle Car Shootout events at BIR.
Singling out another Peterson from S-M
Jordan Peterson is keeping the legacy alive.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
SCOREBOARD
Area events
Cardinal girls win Section 6-1A championship
MOORHEAD - Staples-Motley's Ashley Lisson won the 100- and 200-meter dashes and eighth-grader Kelly Pearson won the 100 hurdles to help the Cardinals girls' team win the Section 6-1A meet Thursday.
LOCAL SHORTS
Brainerd Warriors boys' tennis coaches Bruce Thompson and Chuck Whalen were honored by their peers following the Section 8-2A tournament.
State forecast for Minnesota
Frost advisory northeast late tonight...
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s northeast to the lower
The perfect day
Weather drawing by Madison Holm of Mrs. Gessell's first-grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 73 to 83.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny central and east. Becoming partly cloudy west with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms extreme west. Highs from the lower 70s far northeast...To the mid 80s south central and southwest.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of morning thunderstorms north central...And a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms west... Central and north. Highs 75 to 85.
State forecast for Wisconsin
Freeze watches warnings and advisories in effect late tonight for portions of northern wisconsin...
State forecast for Wisconsin
Today...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers south in the morning...Then a chance of showers and thunderstorms northwest in the afternoon. Highs from the mid 60s north...To the low 70s south. Cooler near lake michigan in the afternoon.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny. Isolated morning rain showers...Then a chance
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Isolated showers and a slight
May flowers
Weather drawing by Jillian Merten of Mrs. Meyer's third-grade class at Harrison school.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.