Tuesday, August 16, 2005
EXTRA CREDIT
Jonathan Bieloh, Kyle Cyr, and Jennifer Puffer, Walker and Dana Habeman, Verndale, attended the Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) program for incoming freshmen at Bemidji State University in June. SOAR is a day-long orientation program that gives students the opportunity to meet individually with academic advisors, be involved in small group discussions focusing on residential and campus life, and register for fall semester classes.
EXTRA CREDIT
Jonathan Bieloh, Kyle Cyr, and Jennifer Puffer, Walker and Dana Habeman, Verndale, attended the Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) program for incoming freshmen at Bemidji State University in June. SOAR is a day-long orientation program that gives students the opportunity to meet individually with academic advisors, be involved in small group discussions focusing on residential and campus life, and register for fall semester classes.
AREA CRIME
BURGLARY -- Tammy Adamietz, 10,000 block of Pine Shore Lane, Friday reported her residence broken into.
CRIME
The State Patrol's Remove Alcohol Impaired Drivers team arrested 20 impaired drivers this past weekend in the Brainerd area in an enhanced effort that coincided with the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
BIRTHS
Jonelle Barker and Allen Crooker, Verndale, a girl, Lily Ann, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, Aug. 5, 2005.
DISSOLUTIONS
Bell Simons, Anna M. and Jason H. Simons.
LOCAL BRIEFS
BREEZY POINT -- Two officers from the Breezy Point Police Department have been trained as paramedics and now provide advanced life support emergency care in addition to their duties as police officers, North Memorial Ambulance announced.
Crosslake special meetings planned
CROSSLAKE -- The Crosslake City Council plans to meet in special sessions at 1 p.m. Tuesday and 1 p.m. Aug. 24 at city hall.
Last try
In a final effort at an orderly annexation agreement, the city of Brainerd will seek one more meeting with Crow Wing Township regarding the annexation of 640 acres from the township.
This was Brainerd
AUGUST 16 - 60 years ago (1945) - The 1945 Crow Wing County Fair, exhibiting this week at the fairgrounds on Mill Avenue, by last count exceeded all attendance records in the history of the fair.
Overheard
"I had to gut it out and just find a way to make some pars, and find a way to make a couple of birdies. I'm just ecstatic that I was able to get it done."
If plane crashes, he's ready
The less you see of Barry Aldridge while he's on the job, the better.
LOCAL BRIEF
School is about to begin and your child's immunizations need to be up-to-date in order to attend.
Just dropping in at BIR
A skydiver brought in the American flag Sunday morning to kick off a day of drag racing at the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Point of view
Don't look down for the answer to this photo (above). But it is in downtown Brainerd. As for Sunday's photo (left), the wall serves as a gateway to the Gregory Park fountain -- and it was a gateway to the Dispatch's new Point of View feature that will run daily on this page. Readers are encouraged to send their photos to photos@brainerddispatch.com to puzzle readers.
Wausau stops continuous operation
Wausau Paper's Brainerd mill is moving from continuous operations to running for 10 days and then shutting down for four days for an undetermined amount of time.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1985) - The final Burlington Northern freight train that will use the track between Brainerd and International Falls paused in Brainerd before beginning the first leg of the journey to Bemidji.
Quite the face
Madison Boeder enjoyed a playful moment Monday with Josie, a friend's dog, at Kiwanis Park in Brainerd.
High gas prices not slowing demand
Soaring gasoline prices are getting a rise out of many U.S. motorists, but by and large they're not getting in the way of summer vacations, commuting habits or SUV sales.
City council changes information request policy
Brainerd's information request policy has been relaxed.
Point of view
Look near a lake for the answer to this local landmark. Discover the answer Wednesday.
No-fly babies
WASHINGTON -- Infants have been stopped from boarding planes at airports throughout the U.S. because their names are the same as or similar to those of possible terrorists on the government's "no-fly list."
Otis W. Lael
PINE RIVER -- Otis Wesley Lael, age 76, of Pine River, passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Louis Copa
LITTLE FALLS -- Louis Copa, age 88, of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, Minn.
Laura Hannemann
GLENCOE -- Laura Hannemann, age 92, wife of the late Reverend Walter Hannemann, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at the Glencoe Long Term Care Center in Glencoe, Minn.
Glenwood Hite Jr.
EMILY -- Glenwood Hite Jr., 80, of Emily, died Aug. 14, 2005, at his home. He was born on Dec. 23, 1924, in Emily to Glenwood and Myrtle (Chenevent) Hite. He was a WWII Navy veteran serving as a pharmacist's mate. He was an area school bus contractor for 30 years with Crosby-Ironton School District.
Shirley Coil
OUTING -- Shirley Coil, age 73, of Outing, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake.
Gordon L. Kaiser
NEW RICHLAND -- The memorial service for Gordon LeRoy Kaiser of the Richland Care Center, New Richland, Minn., will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ellendale United Methodist Church, Ellendale, Minn. Pastor Gary Liker will officiate. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Waldorf, Minn. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Friedrich Funeral Home, New Richland, Minn.
Earl R. Montgomery
Earl R. Montgomery, 69, of Brainerd, passed away Aug. 13, 2005, at his home.
Marilyn D. Lemke
Marilyn Dorothy Lemke, 79, Baxter
Geraldine H. Youngblut
MOTLEY -- Geraldine H. Youngblut, 77-year-old of Motley, Minn., and formerly of Jesup, Iowa, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at Greater Staples Hospital in Staples, Minn., following a lengthy illness.
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.
Jeff G. Oliphant
EAU CLAIRE -- Jeff G. Oliphant, 45, of Eau Claire, Wis., died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at home.
Margaret E. Bybee
PILLAGER -- Margaret Ellen Bybee, age 86, formerly of Pillager, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, at her son's home near Deer River. Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with the Rev. David Greaver officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Alethea L. Smith
PARTRIDGE, Kan. -- Alethea Loy Smith, 8 months, of Partridge, Kan., died Aug. 13, 2005, at Hutchinson (Kan.) Hospital.
Is profiling for terrorists justified? - CON
WASHINGTON -- I am mystified by the conservative commentators who voice their support for racial profiling as a way to catch terrorist suspects. These pundits support the authorities screening or otherwise keeping a close eye on mainly young Muslim men of North African, Middle Eastern or South Asian descent, because an overwhelming number of terrorists hail from those regions.
OUR OPINION:DISCOVERY
The safe return of space shuttle Discovery last week was followed a little more closely by the general public because its ill-fated predecessor , Columbia, met with disaster on the last shuttle mission 21/2 years ago.
Open Forum
After reading the editorial in a recent issue, I'm inclined to respond. I live part time in the town of Tucson, Ariz., where there's been a smoking ban for three years. Before the ban, we went to the San Francisco Bar and Grill on Oracle Road Sundays to watch the Vikings. When the ban went into effect, we went to Famous Sam's in the country. The same people, smokers and non-smokers, were there. Within two years the San Francisco Bar was closed.
Is profiling for terrorists justified? - Pro
The New York City police are prowling subway and train stations for possible terrorists. They say they are stopping travelers "at random," but I'm happy to report that they are (unintentionally) lying. Because they have also said (reports the New York Sun) that they will only stop people with "cumbersome containers or backpacks," or "wearing bulky coats" inappropriate for summer, or seeming "nervous." So they are not checking "at random."
VOX POP
My wife is from Brainerd and when we visit I always note how "cheap" gasoline is in Minnesota. Here in San Diego you can see we are already paying quite a bit more than you. We are already past the $3 point.
What do you think?
The Brainerd Dispatch will run Kathleen Parker's column on a trial basis as a possible replacement for columnist Cal Thomas. Let us know how you feel on that topic by calling Associate Editor Mike O'Rourke at 855-5860. Comments can also be addressed to O'Rourke at P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, Minn. or e-mailed to mike.orourke@brainerddispatch.com
Kalitta repeats at BIR
Doug Kalitta won his second NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series Top Fuel title in as many NHRA National events Sunday at the 24th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Coach making progress
While discussing his 44th season Brainerd Warriors football coach Ron Stolski had an update on the condition of former assistant Steve Nunnink, who suffered a brain aneurysm during the 2003 season opener.
Blaine ends Bees' season in 7B tourney
ST. CLOUD -- Blaine ended the Brainerd Bees hopes of advancing to the state amateur baseball tournament with a 5-4 victory over Brainerd in the Region 7B tournament Saturday.
Funny finish in Funny Car
Eric Medlen used some of his rodeo calf-roping and team roping skills en route to winning his second consecutive Brainerd International Raceway NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series Funny Car title Sunday at the 24th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
SCOREBOARD
Baseball
Holdingford wins region 8C title
Gary Meier and Travis Phelps combined their powers to propel the Holdingford Express to a region 8C championship with a 3-1 victory over the Buckman Billygoats Saturday.
Stolski's passion still burns bright
Ron Stolski has always maintained that wins and losses aren't what he's about.
Upcoming sporting events
Monday
Upcoming sporting events
Saturday
Blue Thunder win season finale
Thanks to another superb pitching performance from a Brainerd hurler, the Blue Thunder closed their inaugural season with a 2-0 win over the Mankato Moondogs Sunday before 544 fans at Mills Field.
SPORTS SHORTS
Phil Markert of Lake Shore became the oldest individual to win any class in Saturday's 12th annual Crazy Daze Open Weightlifting Championships at the Nisswa American Legion.
Just a simulator?
A career change may be on the horizon for me.
Robinson, Quinn earn postseason all-star honors
ROCHESTER -- Brainerd pitcher Matt Robinson and Blue Thunder catcher Dan Quinn were named to the Northwoods League postseason all-star team Monday.
Mass, Jordan, Johnson pick up fourth wins
BARROWS -- Feature winners in three of the five classes raced weekly at North Central Speedway collected their fourth feature wins Saturday night at the speedway.
Johnson plays the spoiler in Pro Stock
The anticipation of a Greg Anderson versus Warren Johnson showdown in the NHRA Pro Stock finals was quickly building. Anderson is the two-time defending Pro Stock champion and current points leader, while six-time Pro Stock champ Johnson is a close second in the points race.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Cooler near lake michigan.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Windy
Weather drawing by Maren Pelowski of Mrs. Dunphy's kindergarten class at Baxter school.
State forecast for Minnesota
.Today...A chance of afternoon thunderstorms far north otherwise
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Patchy morning fog south. A chance of thunderstorms north. Highs in the upper 70s and middle 80s.
Colorful car
Weather drawing by Josiah Snidarich of Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny southeast...Partly cloudy north and west. Isolated morning thunderstorms east central...Then a slight chance of late afternoon thunderstorms northeast and far west. Highs from the mid 80s northeast...To the mid 90s west central.
State forecast for North Dakota
.Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Isolated showers north. Highs from
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms north
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the 80s.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy in the morning south...Mostly clear north. Becoming partly cloudy statewide during the afternoon. Scattered morning showers south in the morning...A slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms northeast and near the black hills. Highs in the upper 70s far east...To the upper 80s west.