Friday, June 17, 2005
Costs associated with a car may be surprising
WASHINGTON -- I have a possible solution to the Social Security crisis: Buy and drive less expensive automobiles.
'Car Talk' guy puts his mouth into gear
WASHINGTON -- The guys who host "Car Talk" on National Public Radio -- brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi -- were in Washington Tuesday to visit with some of the powerful government officials whose support for public radio is so vital. They also sat for a rare interview.
Importing ingenuity
It would have been a great TV commercial as the scene played out half a dozen weeks ago at the Washington Sailing Marina. The impromptu car lust was exactly what Ford was hoping for when it rolled out the new Mustang last fall, and Americans have provided it in numbers even company executives didn't expect.
BEST BETS
Eight years after "Batman and Robin" (the one with Schwarzenegger), Batman finally returns to the big screen. This time, we get the Caped Crusader's long-mysterious origin story, as envisioned by writer-director Christopher Nolan of "Memento" fame. "Batman Begins" is now playing at area theaters.
COMING NEXT WEEK
Erik Steen, one half of Central Lakes College's "Odd Couple," discusses his career and the production, which opens Wednesday in the Chalberg Theatre.
ENTERTAINMENT SHORTS
ONAMIA -- Vicki Lawrence, who starred as Mama on "The Carol Burnett Show" and went on to become a popular TV personality, will perform a comedy concert 6 and 9 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs Events & Convention Center north of Onamia.
ENTERTAINMENT SHORTS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville singer-songwriter Susan Smith, formerly of Motley, has released her debut country album, "Life Ain't Long Enough."
Variety of events on tap at Dam Festival
LITTLE FALLS -- The second annual Little Falls Dam Festival will be June 24-26 at Maple Island, Mill Island and LeBourget Parks in Little Falls.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
Feeling A-OK
Five years ago, Angie Stevens was riding high on the three albums she independently released in Brainerd. She was a fixture on stage at the Eclectic Cafe downtown. Then she disappeared.
Meatloaf made light and healthy
Meatloaf isn't something you usually think of as a low-fat or healthy diet-type dish. Turns out it was just waiting for a makeover to emerge in a new light.
Lemonade and fruit syrups blend summer flavors in cool drinks
A simple variation on a classic theme can be a welcome refresher on a hot, thirsty day. Lemonade and other fruit flavors mix and match pleasantly. Trying out different combinations can be as easy as filling a glass or pitcher with your basic cool drinks and adding a splash or two of fruit syrup. Don't forget to add a berry or two, or mint leaves, for garnish.
Quick and easy
What makes a good meal to enjoy with family and friends al fresco at this season? Let's start with a main dish that doesn't take too much time and work. Let's also throw in that this centerpiece should be an easy-to-find standard, given a tasty presentation.
MARRIAGES
Christopher D. Hoglund, 29, and Jill A. Kamp, 31, both of Brainerd.
Stay in touch with state senators and representatives in St. Paul
Rep. Paul Gazelka.
DISSOLUTIONS
DISSOLUTIONS
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Daniel L. Shumate, 23, and Karla A. Schwalbe, 18, both of Brainerd.
Local briefs
The Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today recently raised $1,700 for the Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity.
What makes them work
So many container options for flower arrangements so little time.
Rural poverty grant deadline set
LITTLE FALLS -- The deadline to apply for a rural poverty grant from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation is June 30.
CONTAINING BEAUTY
Statues of angels sit peacefully among the green perennials while a small water fountain flows into a pond, creating soothing sounds.
Local briefs
The Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today recently raised $1,700 for the Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity.
Overheard
"I just think it's sinful that we are allowed to profit over wrongdoings."
LOCAL BRIEFS
Crow Wing County Highway Engineer Duane Blanck is expected to travel to Honolulu in July.
Pawlenty details how education plan would help LF
LITTLE FALLS -- Schools in Little Falls would receive at least $2.36 million in additional funding above and beyond current revenue in 2006-07 according to information released by Gov. Tim Pawlenty's office Thursday when he visited Little Falls.
Correction
In a page 1A story Wednesday, the Dispatch incorrectly reported that college counseling was an area in which employees were members of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees. College counselors are members of the Minnesota State College Faculty Association.
Wastewater expansion expected to cost $21.68 million
BAXTER -- The cost of expanding Brainerd's wastewater treatment facility plant to meet current and future capacity needs is anticipated to be $21,682,690, with Brainerd picking up two-thirds of the tab and Baxter one-third.
This was Brainerd
JUNE 16 - 40 years ago (1965) - This spring, after one of the wettest winters on record, finds water levels in area lakes higher than they have been in at least 15 years.
Crestliner lays off 60 Little Falls workers
LITTLE FALLS -- The new parent company of the Crestliner boat factory in Little Falls is continuing the layoff of 60 workers, about 15 percent of the plant's employees.
Troops feel the heat
Area soldiers in Iraq are serving in 120-degree heat these days and are about halfway through their deployment.
LOCAL SHORTS
The Brainerd Character Initiative Committee will meet noon Tuesday at Brainerd City Hall.
CORRECTION
In the engagement announcement for Aubrey Hakes and Ryan Youngquist on Page 5C in the June 5 Dispatch, the groom's parents should have been listed as Tim and Pam Youngquist, Brainerd.
This was Brainerd
JUNE 17 - 40 years ago (1965) - The Paul Bunyan Carnival has brought about the re-activation of one of Brainerd's most prominent marketing units -- The Ladies Drum and Bugle Corps. Mrs. Don Jensen is the majorette and is backed by 10 buglers and nine drummers.
Drilling for disaster
Emergency workers transported a mock victim to a waiting North Memorial Air Care helicopter Wednesday in Ironton. Several area firefighters, law enforcement officers and other emergency personnel participated in a decontamination disaster drill. Mock victims were taken through a decontamination trailer and transported to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center as part of the training exercise.
Making friends
Five-year-old Victoria Rahm of Alaska grinned Thursday after feeding a sheep in the Pine Grove Zoo petting stable in Little Falls. Marnita Van Hoecke, zoo keeper for the city, asked Gov. Tim Pawlenty to consider supporting state funding for the state's second oldest zoo Thursday during his visit to Little Falls.
Who provided alcohol?
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department is investigating the events, including who may have provided alcohol to the underage drinkers, that led up to Monday's vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old Nisswa woman and injuries to three others.
Conservation easements an option in age of development
Each day in Minnesota 60 acres of land is consumed by development, according to the Minnesota Land Trust. That statistic might seem incredible unless you live in the Brainerd lakes area, where land is being developed at a rapid rate.
Rice couple indicted for embezzlement from Little Falls nursing home
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A federal grand jury indicted a couple from Rice on charges that they embezzled more than $400,000 from a nursing home they worked for in Little Falls.
Rural poverty grant deadline set
LITTLE FALLS -- The deadline to apply for a rural poverty grant from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation is June 30.
Council working toward annexation
An orderly annexation agreement is in the works between the city of Brainerd and Crow Wing Township regarding 640 acres of land owned by Lively Auto/Mills south of Brainerd.
Governor: Blame the Democrats
LITTLE FALLS -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty Thursday blamed Senate Democrats for the Legislature's failure to reach agreement on target budget figures for the health and human services funding bill.
Overheard
"If we can track that down we're going to go after them aggressively."
Jackie L. Saddler
Jackie Lynn Saddler, 20, a beautiful, precious gift from God was called to join her twin sister in heaven on June 13, 2005.
Harold J. Neeser
Harold J. Neeser, 76, Brainerd, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
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Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 34 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.
Frances L. Koski
LITTLE FALLS -- Frances L. Koski, 82-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., formerly of Esko, Minn., died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2005, at the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Esko, Minn., with Pastor Jeffrey Walther officiating.
Margaret Jean Buda
GARRISON -- Margaret Jean Buda, age 80, of Garrison and formerly of Minneapolis, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at her home.
Dolores L. Lubowitz
STAPLES -- Dolores L. Lubowitz, age 79, of Staples, formerly of Longville, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 11 a.m. in Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Relatives will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.
Dorothy M. Ecklid
AITKIN -- Dorothy M. Ecklid, 87, of Aitkin, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at Riverwood Extended Care Center, Aitkin.
Florence G. Knosalla
STAPLES -- Florence Genevieve Knosalla, age 84, of Staples, died Tuesday morning, June 14, 2005. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Staples. Relatives will receive friends on Friday evening from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.
Patricia Pingeon
STAPLES -- Patricia Pingeon, age 64, of Staples, died Monday, June 13, 2005, at the Staples Care Center. Services will be held on Friday at noon in the Brenny Funeral Home Chapel in Staples. Relatives will receive friends after 10 a.m. Friday morning.
Dennis Haley
PINE RIVER -- Dennis Haley, 66, of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at his home. He was born March 27, 1939, in Minneapolis to Floyd and Marion (Spaulding) Haley.
Arthur D. Brown
TACOMA, Wash. -- Arthur D. Brown, former area resident, died in Tacoma, Wash., March 8, 2005. He was born June 3, 1924, to Martin and Nelli Brown. He graduated from Aitkin High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He graduated from Minnesota School of Business, Minneapolis. He married Grace R. Kellerman. He was employed as a hospital administrator from 1950-1990. He served on the board with the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby.
Open Forum
A recent headline in a national paper said the army was going to offer up to $40,000 enlistment bonuses.
Open Forum
In 1973 a highly incensed Ted Kennedy asked "Do we operate under a system of equal justice under the law? Or is there one system for the average citizen and another for the high and mighty?" This remains a poignant question and should be kept in mind as we approach the anniversary of Teddy's yachting party weekend on Chappaquiddick Island where, just a few years earlier, he and five other married men had taken six single young ladies to "reward" them for their work on Bobby Kennedy's campaign.
VOX POP
Brainerd Personnel and Finance Committee chairman Mark O'Day suggested the post office should raise the price of stamps if it needed money to fund the parking project. Wow. With a financial mindset of this magnitude, I'm frightened knowing O'Day is at the helm of Brainerd's finances.
Guest column: Notes from Rwanda
It is late spring, 1972, and I am staring into the deep black eyes of Elie Wiesel, holocaust survivor. Wiesel is seated directly across from me at a dinner hosted by my college professor. The occasion is the completion of a theology course on the holocaust.
Corporate America finds a place for religion
DULLES, Va. -- In an auditorium on America Online's rolling campus, a glorious expanse of the heavens is projected on a big screen. Reggie Evans, a former Redskins running back turned emissary of Christ, has come to spread the Holy Word in the secular corridors of one of the biggest, richest Internet companies in the world. He has brought along some football cards and a stack of Bibles.
Preparation is a must before marriage
June, the "wedding month," has arrived and many are ready to take the plunge. Long time marriages are disintegrating; young people repudiate marriage and experiment with other alternatives, rights previously reserved for marriage are exercised through other relationships, and yet young people keep right on marrying.
Church news
MALMO -- Harbor Lighthouse, Nashville recording artists from Tomahawk, Wis., will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Malmo Church. Harbor Lighthouse is a country gospel vocal band. Their music is a combination of southern gospel, country and bluegrass.
Scoreboard
Baseball
Upcoming sporting events
Thursday
Classic has Mother Nature on its side
Among the statistics associated with the 22nd annual Camp Confidence Fishing Classic the most remarkable might be this: On 21 previous Classics the sun has never failed to shine.
An old-fashioned victory
It wasn't anything fancy, glitzy or glamorous, but the Brainerd Blue Thunder played the brand of baseball that will win a lot of games.
Bonsante is in demand
Anthony "the Bullet" Bonsante realizes fame is one of the aspects of life he must contend with as the result of appearing on a reality TV series.
Scoreboard
Baseball
Raiders beat the best to be the best
There are come-from-behind wins and then there are the rub-your-eyes-holy-smokes-I-can't-believe-I-just-saw-that come-from-behind wins.
SPORTS SHORTS
The location of the Warrior Football Camp for grades 8-9 has been changed from Brainerd High School to Forestview Middle School.
Bees put free passes to good use in win
DELANO -- The Brainerd Bees pounded out nine hits, and took advantage of 10 walks and two hit batters, as they downed Delano 9-2 in amateur baseball action Wednesday.
Upcoming sporting events
Friday
SPORTS SHORTS
Adian Kummet and Kyle Holbrook, both of Brainerd High School, and Isaac Johnson of Verndale have been selected to the play in the 31st annual Lions All-Star Baseball Tournament at Chaska Athletic Park.
Dixon makes history for Blue Thunder
Jacob Dixon made a good first impression along with Northwoods League history.
State forecast for N.D.
Wind advisory parts of western and central this afternoon and
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly or mostly sunny. Highs in the 70s. Cooler near the great lakes.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s northeast to the
Hot, dry weather to continue for the middle part of the country; Precipitation to increase over the East Coast
STATE COLLEGE, PA - June 15, 2005 - AccuWeather.com meteorologists stated today that they expect warm, dry weather for much of the country over the upcoming 90-day period. The extreme Northwest will have below normal temperatures and above average rainfall while the East Coast and northern Great Lakes States will experience above average rainfall.
State forecast for S.D.
Wind advisory northwest and north central this afternoon and evening...
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms west into central. Highs 80 to 85.
Love that sun
Weather drawing by Sam Kellander of Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly sunny. A chance of afternoon thunderstorms west
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the 70s. Cooler near the great lakes.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
I like to fish
Weather drawing by Sara Kleist of Mrs. Lykins' kindergarten class at Nisswa school.
Senior activities
Lakes Area Senior Activity Center 803 Kingwood St., Brainerd Reservations are appreciated for lunch; walk-ins are always welcome. Call 824-6026.