Saturday, July 11, 2009

How to nail the job interview
• Make sure your job application/resume is complete and error free. If this hurdle isn't met, it's quite possible you won't even be considered for an interview. The cover letter and resume should be specific to the job you are applying for.

Business notes
STAPLES - Internships available at Lakewood Health System, Staples, include the student internship program for high school-aged students, medical student internships, the Rural Physician Associate Program and administrative internships.

Looking for a job? Here are some helpful hints
With nearly six unemployed workers for every job opening, competition for openings is tough.

Mille Lacs Band invests in wind energy
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is investing in a new type of wind turbine designed for use by homes and businesses.

Biz Buzz: Former Gas Can getting fresh look
In northeast Brainerd, the former and sometimes controversial Gas Can convenience store, which was often in dispute with the city regarding city codes and site development, has a new owner and a new plan for business.

Nisswa City Council
Meets 7 p.m. Wednesday

What's Doing
The Northeast Brainerd Residents Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The agenda calls for planning National Night Out.

Firefighters respond to grass fire on Legionville Road
Brainerd Firefighters and the DNR responded to a grass fire reported at 3:09 p.m. Friday on the 9000 block of Legionville Road.

Pillager School Board
Committee meetings

Marriage licenses
Kenneth C. Rooney, 40, and Brooke N. Snow, 28, both of Pillager.

Brainerd School Board agenda
Meets 7 p.m. Monday

Dissolutions
Ahmann, Kelly S. and Ronald W.

Births
Justin Green and Jami Holenko, Little Falls, a girl, Phoebe Eileen Green, 10 pounds, 2.5 ounces, July 2, 2009.

Senior calendar
Weekly schedule

Police blotter
ARREST - Received a report at 8:46 p.m. Wednesday of a possible drunken driver leaving the Al-Anon Club, 217 S. Eighth St. Officers located the suspect vehicle on the 500 block of B Street and arrested the 44-year-old driver for fourth-degree DWI and for having no vehicle insurance.

Crow Wing court
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:

Ask the master gardener: Tips for a shade garden
Shady areas in your yard can be places of beauty and color.

Housing briefs
CROSSLAKE - Sue Coulter of Edina Realty, Crosslake, recently received the distinguished sales award.

Much obliged
On behalf of the Pillager Senior Center we would like to express our appreciation and thanks to the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundaiton for the $500 challenge grant that we received. This will certainly help with the expense of operating our senior center in Pillager.

Mental health alphabet soup
Acronyms! An endless list of combined letters of the alphabet now represent agencies, events, phrases, people, places, and even emotions.

Local briefs
Rep. John Ward, DFL-Brainerd, recently announced the availability of the Minnesota Military Reservist Economic Injury Loan Program. This program is designed to help small businesses that have an essential employee or employees deployed in the military reserve for 180 days or longer, and as a result, are likely to sustain economic harm.

Experts hope cigarette taxes will help curb smoking
Smoke 'em if you can afford 'em.

This was Brainerd
40 years ago (1969): The Nisswa village hall was packed at a special council meeting to discuss the recent weekend of violence which occurred here. Among those attending were Sheriff Chuck Warnberg, Andy Engemansen of State Patrol and George Montgomery of Donnybrooke.

Wenzel ready for the third act of his professional life
After 29 years as DFL state representative and about 7 1/2 years as a Republican presidential appointee, Steve Wenzel of Little Falls is ready to start the third act of his professional life. And this latest act doesn't foretell a run for elective office.

Corrections
Because of incorrect information provided the Dispatch, the Best of Parade winner in the Fourth of July Parade on Page 2A Monday should have said Southwest Minnesota Christian High School drum line, not Southeast.

Street closings planned for downtown project
On Sunday night, Front Street and Seventh Street will be closed for the downtown Brainerd reconstruction project to allow a Monday morning final paving of the last layer of asphalt, project contractor Tom's Backhoe Service recently reported.

Overheard
"Yes you can."

Crime-free multi-housing meeting set
A crime-free multi-housing meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday at the Brainerd Police Department, at 225 East River Road. The meetings are conducted on the second Monday of the month.

'Governor's' brother in real world of politics now
While his younger brother, David, was elected governor of Minnesota Boys State, Jonathan Liedl, 20, is navigating the real world of politics in Washington, D.C.

Lum's legacy lives on
Lum Park hits the century mark this year.

Helping Team Pine Square
Luccas Harrington twirled Thursday in his dress for a customer at Pine Square in south Brainerd.

Pine River man arrested for growing pot
PINE RIVER - A 24-year-old Pine River man was arrested just after 3 p.m. Thursday after a search warrant was executed at the man's residence and marijuana plants were seized.

This was Brainerd
100 years ago (1909): R. B. Dear and party came to Brainerd yesterday from his cottage on the north shore of Serpent Lake. They drove in his big Pierce Arrow and made the trip in one hour and twenty minutes, bought supplies and returned in time for dinner.

Overheard
They pretty much dominated us at home. That's not supposed to happen.

Coming Sunday
Nailing the job interview: Human resource experts provide tips on how to stand out from the crowd.

Local news briefs
The Evergreen Cemetery Association in Brainerd recently elected new member John Van Essen at its recent annual meeting. The association also re-elected four board members and named four officers for the coming year.

Pig roast, silent auction at lakes association event
OUTING - A Pig Roast and Silent Auction, called a "Luau at The Narrows," is planned July 25, at the Narrows Bar & Grill by the bridge on State Highway 6 in Outing.

Lindners know Race for Cure is a big day for survivors
Mary Lindner was always faithful about getting her annual mammogram and the test always came out clear, until 1997.

Pequot Lakes comprehensive plan open house scheduled
PEQUOT LAKES - The city of Pequot Lakes will host a planning open house from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. July 23 at the Pequot Lakes City Hall.

Being governor is hard work
Just call him Gov. David Liedl.

Gary Leader
BEMIDJI - Gary Leader, age 69, of Bemidji, Minn., died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at the North Country Regional Hospital, Bemidji, Minn.

James Bescheinen
AURORA, Colo. - James Bescheinen, 77, passed away on July 9, 2009, at the Colorado Veterans Home in Aurora, Colo. He was born March 27, 1932, in Harding, Minn., to Rudolph and Gertrude Bescheinen. He joined the U.S. Army in 1951 and proudly served his country in the Korean War.

Marlys Johanson
DEERWOOD - Marlys Johanson, age 72, of Deerwood, formerly of Richfield, died on July 3, 2009, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby surrounded by her family.

Marijane 'Pat' P. Heapy
McALLEN, Texas - Marijane "Pat" Patricia Heapy, 88, died Friday, July 10, 2009, at McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas.

James D. Holtzman
STAPLES - James D. Holtzman, age 62, of Staples, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 10, 2009.

Michael M. Hester
NISSWA - Michael Martin Hester, 54, of Nisswa, died at his home Thursday, July 9, 2009.

Obituary policy
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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.

Frieda M. Greaver
Frieda Maberine Greaver, age 88, resident of Brainerd, Minn., for the past seven years, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, in Brainerd.

Michael Hester
NISSWA - Michael Hester, 54, of Nisswa, died at his home Thursday, July 9, 2009. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.

Joan M. Lueck
AITKIN - Joan M. Lueck, age 79, of Aitkin, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.

Donald Kozitka
STAPLES - Donald Kozitka, age 78, of Staples, passed away early Thursday morning, July 9, 2009, at the Lakewood Care Center. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples.

Donald J. Kozitka
STAPLES - Donald J. Kozitka, 78, of Staples, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Lakewood Health System Care Center. Services for Don will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2009, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Staples with the Rev. Muriel Hachfeld officiating. Friends are welcome to visit Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples. Interment will follow services on Monday at Evergreen Hill Cemetery.

Joel B. Adkins
PINE RIVER - Joel B. Adkins, 50, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at his home.

Joan C. Vogel
STAPLES - Joan Catherine Vogel, 76, of rural Staples, died on July 9, 2009, at the United Hospital in St. Paul.

Open Forum: What's been going on at city hall?
People are talking. Some say they have seen a group of people taking pictures out of the building. Others are saying that a group of suspicious looking people were seen in the building wandering around and pounding on walls. Here are the facts:

Open Forum: Recall Pawlenty for his arrogance
We have seen the arrogance, which our governor displayed with the political gamesmanship he displayed when he got the legislature to pass a balanced budget which he managed to avoid doing any part of. He played the leader of the opposition party in the legislature without being part of the legislature great gamesmanship but not good for the state. I would like to see a recall petition at every county fair this fall to reward him for his arrogance.

Our opinion: Arenas
The Brainerd City Council seems bound and determined to get out of the business of managing Brainerd Area Civic Center arenas. We hope the council is correct in its estimation that the Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association has the resources to do a better job managing the arena than the city is currently doing.

Vox Pop
While I would like to see the school district look into the performance of some of their math teachers, recent discussion from some focusing blame on teachers for the poorer performance of 11th-graders on the standard math test recently isn't entirely fair. There are some excellent math teachers in the Brainerd district. I would focus on curriculum. Every one of my kids has had the math program used to teach them change multiple times during their years in school here. Each time, teachers have told me that change has made things difficult on the kids.

Our opinion: YMCA-Schools
The long-talked-about concept of a shared parking lot for the Brainerd Family YMCA and the Brainerd School District is just too good of an idea to pass up. Supporters of the idea will seek approval from the Brainerd City Council at its July 20 meeting and from the Brainerd School Board at Monday's meeting.

Outdoors notebook
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's 19th annual Kids' Fishing Derby is scheduled Saturday at the Leech Lake Dam and Recreation area, 1217 Federal Dam Drive NE, Federal Dam.

Thesing-Havenar engagement
Lacy Thesing and Justin Havenar announce their engagement. Parents are Dan and Janelle Thesing, Brainerd, and Jeff and Jill Luce, San Antonio, Texas, and Sam Havenar, Houston, Texas.

Hopper 50th anniversary
Eldon and Ethel Hopper, Pine River, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house, Saturday, July 18, from 2-5 p.m. at the home of Mark and Kim Hopper, 1280 32nd St., Pine River. No gifts please.

Bolme 50th anniversary
Jeff and Darlene Bolme celebrated their 50th anniversary on July 3 with their family. They were married July 3, 1959, at the First Lutheran Church of Brainerd.

Hardy 50th anniversary
Floyd and Marliss Hardy were married 50 years on Dec. 27, 1958. Please help us celebrate on Saturday, July 18, at the Green Lantern on Highway 18.

Malloy 80th birthday
Please come and join us in celebrating our mother Sally Malloy's 80th birthday, July 18, 1-5 p.m. at the VFW, South Sixth Street, Brainerd.

Hines 50th anniversary
Marion and Karen (Monson) Hines will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house, July 25, from 1-4 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Town Hall, 12404 State Highway 18, Brainerd.

Torgerson-Kruse engagement
Kaila Torgerson and Tower Kruse announce their engagement. Parents are Sheila Cray, Brainerd, and Jim and Karol Kruse, Brainerd.

Vice 25th anniversary
Tom and Jill (Jensen) Vice celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at their home on Sunday, July 5.

Ennenga-Rader engagement
Heather Ennenga and Steven Rader announce their engagement. Parents are Gary and Sandy Ennenga, Crosslake, Minn., and Ron and Kathy Rader, Nisswa, Minn.

Dahl 25th anniversary
Jerry and Chari (Rieckman) Dahl, Merrifield, will celebrate their 25th anniversary with an open house, July 18, from 2-4 p.m. at the Dahl homestead, County Road 19.

Imgrund-Young engagement
Sarah Imgrund and Charles Young announce their engagement. Parents are DeAnn Anderson, Breezy Point, John Larson, Brainerd, and Polly Young, Nisswa, and Byron and Judy Young, Malmo. An Aug. 22 wedding is being planned in Nisswa.

Loucks-Szczodroski engagement
Trisha Lane Loucks and Anthony George Szczodroski announce their engagement. Parents are Dennis and Lynnie Loucks, Pillager, grandparents Joan and Bob Loucks, Pillager, and Joyce and Paul Borgstrom, and David Szczodroski, Pillager.

Foy 30th anniversary
Steve and Julie Foy will celebrate their 30th anniversary.

Kronbeck-Lyter engagement
Nikki Kronbeck and Jamie Lyter announce their engagement. Parents are Kevin and Karen Kronbeck, Baxter, and Alan and Judith Pelzer, Baxter. An Aug. 28, 2009, wedding is being planned at Camp Ripley Memorial Chapel.

Church news
LAKE SHORE - Simple Grace, the full-time ministry of the Jim and Kathy Hitch family, from rural Martell, Neb., will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Living Savior Lutheran Church, 8327 Interlachen Rd., Lake Shore, located one-half mile southwest of Bar Harbor on County Road 77.

Building is a start for All Saints
It's been more than a year since All Saints Catholic Church moved to its current, but not exactly permanent, location off Carlson Lake Road.

Lunkers' Mergen blanks Bullfrogs
The Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers' Brad Mergen chose Friday to pitch his best game of the season and raise his record to 3-2.

Scoreboard
Area events

Nisswa sweeps Park Rapids in regular-season finale
NISSWA - Tate Rusk went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs as Nisswa easily handled Park Rapids 10-0 in the first half of Thursday's doubleheader before requiring a sacrifice fly by Rusk in extra innings to complete the sweep with a 5-4 win in the nightcap.

Brainerd splits with St. Cloud
The Brainerd VFW baseball team split with St. Cloud Thursday dropping the first game 5-1 and claiming the second 7-4.

Ninth-inning woes doom Lunkers
ALEXANDRIA - Trevor Edwards' single in the bottom of the ninth drove in two unearned runs for the Alexandria Beetles and they upended the Lunkers 5-4 Thursday.

Starting them young
Four-year-old Joshua Albright was the youngest competitor at the Race Freex Motoplex Friday riding a mini quad. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey

Pike hasn't reached his peak yet
Karson Pike is a long way from where he grew up, but plays with a coach's composure in his new home.

Fanjoy wins, Rubin competes
Tom Fanjoy won a decision over Jason Crocker of Rick Street Gym in St. Paul during a bout Thursday at Canterbury Downs in Shakopee.

Gopher football back where it belongs
It's not 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but 2009 University Avenue South East should be a top destination in Minnesota.

Does it get any better than this?
Motocross riders raced into the sunset Friday night at Race Freex Motoplex in Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey

Nisswa nixed by Nimrod
NIMROD - Drew Boland had an RBI double and Nate Dickmeyer hit a single and scored the Nisswa Lightning's lone run in a 2-1 loss to Nimrod Friday.

State forecast for Minnesota
Saturday...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 north to 80 south.

State forecast for Wisconsin
Saturday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s north...To the lower 80s south.

State forecast for Iowa
Saturday...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny.

State forecast for S.D.
Flash flood watch far southeast this morning...

State forecast for S.D.
Saturday...Mostly sunny northeast...Partly cloudy south and west. A chance of thunderstorms west and south central...Mainly in the afternoon. Breezy west. Highs from the upper 70s far northeast...To the 80s elsewhere.

State forecast for Wisconsin
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms south...With a chance further north. Highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s.

Lunker on the line
Lunker on the line

Fine weather for butterflies
Weather drawing by Shaylee Stroot in the St. Francis first grade of Mrs. Smith.

State forecast for N.D.
Saturday...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms late this

State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.

State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms south

State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.