Sunday, June 1, 2008
BIZ BUZZ: Bridging the gap
Work on Mill Avenue continues but the light may be at the end of the tunnel for businesses who see the road traffic as a life blood.
BIZ NEWS
Brian E. Lemieux, a financial representative with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, qualified for the organization's Summit Circle for 2007 achievements.
Brainerd firefighters respond to calls
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to multiple calls in recent days, including a call about a dryer fire on Bon Arbor Lane at 4:33 p.m. Thursday. The fire was under control when firefighters arrived.
BIRTHS
Rachel Peterson and Richard Aulie Jr., Baxter, a boy, Isaiah Richard Aulie, 8 pounds, 2 ounces, May 14, 2008. Grandparents are Robin and Darrell Kaikkonen, Brainerd, Marci Mehr, Brainerd, and Rich Aulie, Crosby.
CASS COURT
WALKER - The following appeared recently in Cass County District Court:
Agendas
Brainerd City Council
CRIME
The rain fell, the grass grew and the complaints started pouring in.
Agendas
Cass County Board
Agendas
Baxter City Council
MUCH OBLIGED
Thank you to Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill for providing us the opportunity to raise funds for the July 25 American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The management and staff were a joy to work with, and the breakfast delicious. Thank you also to the many patrons.
Kinship Partners in need of men to volunteer their time
Are you a man who has been considering signing up with Kinship Partners but have never gotten around to it? Sometime, when the time is just right, do you want to make a difference in the life of a young boy? Do you read about the successful partnerships and think you would like to do that someday? Well, now may be the right time.
WHAT'S DOING
The memory loss support group will meet from 5-6 p.m. June 18 at the Brainerd Public Library. Contact Erica at (320) 229-7559 with questions.
Volunteer opportunities for June 2008
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Erica Frey (320) 251-6483 or Esther Gieschen (218) 733-2560.
Volunteers of the Month
Marge Cekalla
Overheard
"'Whittier is the little school with the big heart,' and I think that sums it up."
'Deep, deep emotion'
Whittier and Lincoln elementary school students not only said goodbye to their friends and teachers Friday, but also to their schools. Both Whittier and Lincoln schools will be closed this summer due to school district budget reductions.
Goodbye, Whittier
Whittier Title 1 Reading instructor TyAnne Rezac received a hug from two Whittier Elementary students Friday before they rode the bus home for the final time. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
Goodbye, Lincoln
Lincoln Elementary School Principal Jeff DeVaney wished Lisa Wulf a good summer Friday as she boarded the school bus. Brainerd Dispatch/ Steve Kohls
'Goodie' to the core
She's been a calming voice and a gentle shoulder to lean on for hundreds of children who've found themselves living with their mothers in the Brainerd women's shelter.
Federal regulators close Staples bank
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal regulators on Friday shut down First Integrity National Association bank of Staples, saying unsafe practices had weakened its financial condition.
This was Brainerd
JUNE 1 - 40 years ago (1968) - A former Brainerd woman who reigned as Miss Minnesota in 1929 is in town for the week. She is Mrs. Hector Hoenig who now lives in Mandan, N.D.
CORRECTION
The Brainerd Dispatch incorrectly listed the date of a screening committee being conducted by Crow Wing County Republicans for District 12A legislative candidates in Wednesday's paper. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Sawmill Inn in Brainerd.
LOCAL BRIEFS
CROSSLAKE - Three environmental presentations related to stormwater management will be discussed at 1 p.m. June 11 at the Crosslake Public Library.
Bernard D. Reichert
FORT RIPLEY - Bernard D. "Bun" Reichert, age 83, lifetime Fort Ripley resident, died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Onamia. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at St. Mathias Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.
Jason Smith
STAPLES - Jason Smith passed away at the age of 34 on Sunday, May 25, 2008, in Staples, Minn. He was born in California on July 16, 1973. In March of 1980, he and his family moved to Brainerd, Minn. He made Brainerd his hometown.
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Margaret Flier
BACKUS - Margaret Flier, age 72, of Backus, Minn., passed away Monday, May 26, 2008, at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, at the Goodland Presbyterian Church in Goodland, Minn., with Pastor Broom officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the church in Goodland and also for one hour prior to services on Monday. A private family interment will be at a later date.
John W. Doran
SHOREVIEW - John W. Doran, age 65, of Shoreview, passed away May 28, 2008.
Sheryl J. Williams
PILLAGER - Sheryl J. Williams, 55, Pillager, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. She was born July 29, 1952, in St. Paul to George and Eula (Weaver) Williams.
Rose M. Axness
Friends of Rose Axness, please join us for a celebration of life and sharing of the sweet memories of Rose, who died April 24, 2008.
VOX POP
A note to all the liberal loons. Global warming: Brainerd Dispatch warned of frost at the end of May? Coldest March nationwide average in last 50 years for U.S. Gas: Soaring prices! China, Russia and Saudi Arabia drilling their own land for oil and Mexico drilling off the coast of Florida. This makes our country look simple. Once again the liberal pressure at work. May the Alaskan polar bears and spotted owls have a good laugh at our stupidity. P.S. Drill, drill, drill!
Open Forum
I'm reading a couple of posts in the Vox Pop and I felt inclined to clear the air on a few things.
Another perspective on arenas
As always, there are two or more sides to every issue, even in the case of the civic center. We have seen, in the past month, a lot of information put out to the public by BAHA about their proposal to manage the civic center and Gold Medal Arena. One such, for example, was in the Thursday Dispatch, and I would like to present another perspective.
Fishing event helps to build Confidence
The boy reeled in - as fast as a boy his age could.
Giving a hand to guiding hands
And then there were five.
FISHING REPORT
Bemidji area
OUTDOORS NOTES
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the DNR again are partnering with retailers and others to offer 20 lead tackle exchanges across the state this summer, including in Aitkin, Hackensack and Baxter.
Marshall-Bottorff
Mary Marshall and Mike Bottorff were married April 18, 2008, at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd with Pastor Mark Kleckner officiating.
90th birthday
Evelyn T. Butson, Baxter, will celebrate her 90th birthday with her family and friends. She was born June 6, 1918, in Waverly, Iowa.
50th anniversary
Gary and Patsy Olson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1-4 p.m. June 15 at the Long Lake Town Hall, 9033 State Highway 25. No gifts please. They were married May 31, 1958.
60th anniversary
Gene and Rita Hornby, Brainerd, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 3, 1948.
Hurdelbrink-Jones
Jessica Hurdelbrink and Adam Jones announce their engagement. Parents are Judy Hurdelbrink, Mandan, N.D., and the late Richard Hurdelbrink, and Steven and Valerie Jones, Baxter. A July 19 wedding is planned in Minnetonka.
65th anniversary
Don and Myrle (Cusey) Dabill, Pine River, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m. June 8 at the Mildred Bible Chapel Fellowship Center, four miles north of Pine River. No gifts please. The event is hosted by their children. They were married June 9, 1943, at Myrle's parents' home in Poplar while Don was home on furlough and stationed in Chicago during World War II.
90th birthday
Marian Chindvall, Pine River, will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2-5 p.m. June 8 at First Lutheran Church in Pine River. No gifts please. The event is hosted by her children. She was born June 10, 1918, in Minneapolis.
65th anniversary
Leander and Ellidore Thesing, Brainerd, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a Mass at 1 p.m. June 8 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Harding. An open house will follow until 5:30 p.m. on the church grounds. They were married June 22, 1943, in Belle Prairie.
Holmvig-Bautch
Callie Holmvig and Jay Bautch announce their engagement. Parents are Randy and Lori Holmvig, Aitkin, and Jim and Dee Bautch, Baxter. An Aug. 30 wedding is planned in Deerwood.
65th anniversary
William and Ruth Hitz, Crosslake, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with their family. They were married June 5, 1943, in Polk City, Iowa.
50th anniversary
Marvin and Ellen (Hayes) Tretter, rural Pierz, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception beginning at 1:30 p.m. with dinner served at 5 p.m. June 7 at their farm north of Pierz. The event is hosted by the couple's children and spouses. No gifts please. They were married June 9, 1958, in Lastrup.
75th birthday
Norma Denniston will celebrate her 75th birthday with an open house from 1:30-4 p.m. June 7 at the home of Cindy Moberg, 5471 Poplar Ave., Nisswa. The event will be hosted by her daughters.
Scoreboard
Area events
Blue Thunder game suspended
The Brainerd Blue Thunder's game with the St. Cloud River Bats Friday at Joe Faber Field in St. Cloud was suspended because of rain in the bottom half of the first inning.
C-I's Vukelich, Christenson head to state
DULUTH - Crosby-Ironton's Peter Vukelich captured the 3200-meter run in the Section 7-1A track and field meet Friday.
Warrior sophomores finish 16-4
The Brainerd Warriors sophomore baseball team went 16-4 this season.
Off to the races
BARROWS - A substantial to-do list remains for the Lakes Area BMX Association, but it is overshadowed by large goals.
Summer golf pays off for Molly Hoppe
Molly Hoppe is proof that high school golfers need to play more than just during the spring.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly sunny. Isolated thunderstorms east. Highs 70 to 80.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Morning sunshine giving way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon. A chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms west. Highs from the middle 60s far north...To the mid 70s southwest. Cooler near the great lakes.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms west...North central and far northeast corner. Highs lower 70s to lower 80s.
Gone fishin'
Weather drawing by Brett Hines of Mrs. Meyer's third-grade class at Riverside.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms mainly in the
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.