Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Retired educators too busy to miss the school bells
What happens to Brainerd High School teachers and administrators after they retire?
Open house set for new Harmony House in Pierz
PIERZ - Horizon Health will host a ribbon cutting ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at its new office in Pierz to celebrate its newest assisted-living Harmony House that will also host its headquarters office.
BIRTHS
Heather Boyd and Louis Aspinwall, Brainerd, a boy, Ryan Douglas Aspinwall, 9 pounds, 4 ounces, July 18, 2007. Grandparents are Sharon and Dave Aspinwall, Valrico, Fla., Jodie Williams and Charles Stellmach, Brainerd, and Deb Smuda and Doug Williams, Harding.
Two hurt in collision
LITTLE FALLS - Two people were injured in a two-vehicle, broadside collision Sunday on Highway 371 north of Little Falls, the State Patrol reported.
ORGANIZATIONS
Brainerd Jaycees
PETS OF THE WEEK
Heartland Animal Rescue Team has many kittens to choose from. This litter of males and females is 5 weeks old. They need to stay together for two more weeks, but come to the shelter now to reserve your pick of the litter.
Stamp of approval
PILLAGER - Roger Gullickson of rural Pillager goes beyond the call of duty at the U.S. Postal Service in Pillager.
Do you have a favorite vacation photo?
Send your slides, prints or digital files to: DeLynn Howard, Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN 56401 or e-mail photos to photos@brainerddispatch.com. Along with the photo, tell us what it shows and why it's your favorite vacation photo. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to get your photo mailed back to you. Please submit just one favorite photo.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Central Lakes College in Brainerd has added a four-credit computer repair class that will meet one night per week during the fall semester, which begins Aug. 27. The first meeting for the new section is Aug. 28.
SUPPORT
Lakes Area Ecumenical Bereavement
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Do you have a treas-ured photo? Send us your favorite family photographs, including a brief description of the photo and when it was taken, for possible publication in the Neighbors section. Submit your recent photos to: kathi.nagorski@brainerd dispatch.com or drop them off at the Dispatch.
Sunrise over Mollie
Roxanne Hardy, Nisswa, submitted this photograph of a sunrise over Mollie Lake near Merrifield as she was biking early Aug. 1 on the Paul Bunyan Trail. "It's interesting how some sunrises look very similar to sunsets," she said.
State Soccer Shoot-Out
The Minnesota Elks Association held its annual State Soccer Shoot-Out on Saturday at the Minnesota Elks Youth Camp on Pelican Lake north of Brainerd. Local placewinners: Josh Murrey, first, U-14; Winsten Fenske, third, U-12; Emily Beltram, first, U-14; Camille Harmer, fourth, U-8. Not pictured: Abi Palmer, third, U-12.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Brainerd Alateen
Time to get back to day-to-day program
Only down 1 pound. This is the story of the year.
Gull Lake Yacht Club Regatta
Results of the Gull Lake Yacht Club Regatta held recently on Gull Lake: X Class: 1. Luke Surma, GL-3; 2. Ben Klinger, GL-11; 3. Ellie Arvesen, Z-88. E Class: 1. Dave Anderson, GL-1; 2. Tyler Dunphy, GL-3; 3. Vince Driessen, GL-6. Open Scow Class: 1. Paul Keppel, 2. Katie Arvesen, 3. Dan Sprouls. Open Keel Class: 1. Jim Rauth.
Sending a message
Some students may demonstrate their skills in athletics or academics, while others seem to have a rare gift all their own - discreet, rapid-fire text messaging on their cell phones.
WINNERS AT THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR - 7
2nd - Dick Carder
Correction
The ribbon-cutting for the new Harmony House in Pierz scheduled Sept. 6, listed on Page 2S Tuesday, is intended for invited guests only.
WINNERS AT THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR - 6
1st - Ronald Cloud
Overheard
"I'll tell you what, son, you need to find out about the Lord."
WINNERS AT THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR - 2
1st - Bonnie I. Carlson
LOCAL BRIEFS
A large transmission line outage at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday resulted in the loss of power to 15,000 customers, Crow Wing Power reported.
Overheard
"All we are asking is that this hurricane take pity on us."
WINNERS AT THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR - 9
1st - Miranda Smith
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Brainerd Family YMCA Web site is now updated for all its fall program information.
Council OKs push for overpass funds
BAXTER - A Highway 371 overpass at the intersection of Crow Wing County Road 48 in south Baxter could be in the city's future.
Flensburg man charged with making harassing phone calls
LITTLE FALLS - A 37-year-old Flensburg man was charged Friday for making numerous harassing phone calls to local residents, law enforcement officials and a utility company.
Former Seguchi's resort on Mille Lacs Lake burns
GARRISON - The main lodge and restaurant of the former Seguchi's Resort on Mille Lacs Lake was destroyed early Tuesday by fire, Garrison Fire Chief Greg Erickson said.
CHAMPIONS AT THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR
Patty Keithley, Decorated cake
This was Brainerd
AUGUST 22 - 60 years ago (1947) - Several members of Amelia Earhart Flight Troop 5, Brainerd Senior Girl Scouts and their leaders, are scheduled to leave Brainerd Monday morning on a trip.
WINNERS AT THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR - 8
1st - Justin Warling
Spartz finds a spark
In the last 10 months, Doug Spartz has had two heart attacks, been diagnosed with colon cancer and had surgery for that cancer. During the same period, his song "Name on the Wall," infiltrated the mainstream country charts and his latest album, "The One Who's Leavin'," has muscled up the Americana charts.
WINNERS AT THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR - 5
3 Year Olds-Tessa Danielson & Jalen Emslander
Brainerd airport flights disrupted
Residents who have a flight planned at the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in the next day or two may want to call the airport ahead of time to make sure their flight is still scheduled.
WINNERS AT THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR - 4
1st - Tucker Schuety
Crow Wing County Fair "AMATEUR TALENT CONTEST"
The Amateur Talent Contest was held on Friday, August 3rd - at the 2007 Crow Wing County Fair. What GREAT talent we have in our area!!!!
Death at crosswalk prompts city response
The city of Brainerd is taking steps to improve pedestrian crosswalk safety along College Drive at Central Lakes College.
WINNERS AT THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR - 1
1st - Doris M Williams
This was Brainerd
AUGUST 21 - 60 years ago (1947) - Payment of $1 fines to the city by violations of the city parking meter ordinance now totals an approximately $20 daily.
City to weigh allowing building permits for four temporary buildings
The city of Brainerd will take a closer look at four temporary buildings that might qualify for building permits.
Drug court program gets rave reviews
Crow Wing County commissioners Tuesday heard compelling firsthand accounts about the county's drug court program.
Donald Livingston
Donald Arthur Livingston was born on July 26, 1940, in Brainerd to Grant and Violet (Kerrigan) Livingston. He died Aug. 19, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center of lung and brain cancer.
Gordon E. Siemers
RANDALL - Gordon E. Siemers, 73-year-old resident of Randall, Minn., passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at the Long Prairie Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery near Randall, Minn. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel and from 9-10 a.m. on Friday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel.
Gordon Siemers
Gordon E. Siemers, 73-year-old resident of Randall, Minn., passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at the Long Prairie Hospital. Arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
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.
Elmer Goble
STAPLES - Visitation scheduled for Monday evening, Aug. 20, and funeral services for Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, are postponed until further notice.
Edward Dailey
STAPLES - Edward Dailey, age 87, of Staples, passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services are Friday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. at the Oylen Christian and Missionary Alliance Church with Pastor Neil Malcore officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with the Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
Garth DeNio
LITTLE FALLS - Garth DeNio, 45-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at the Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday at the church.
Susan M. Neher Bowen
HOMOSSAASSA, Fla. - Susan Marie Neher Bowen, age 53, resident of Homossassa, Fla., formerly of Brainerd, Minn., passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Brainerd, Minn.
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.
Raymond C. Cichon
LITTLE FALLS - Raymond C. Cichon, 90-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Aug. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Nick Landsberger officiating.
Raymond Cichon
LITTLE FALLS - Raymond Cichon, 90-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Monday, Aug. 20, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn. Arrangements for Raymond are pending with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service, East Chapel, Little Falls.
OUR OPINION: VOTING
Our friends at the League of Women Voters of the Brainerd Lakes Area recently reminded us of an anniversary we would have most likely overlooked.
OUR OPINION: CANDIDATES
Part of the ordeal of running for president is putting up with foolish questions. It comes with the territory.
Open Forum
The questions asked by the young lady in school begs some answers. I cannot feel sorry for a person having to attend nine months of "boring" free education per year, that has been provided by the taxpayers of this area, so she will be able to find gainful employment after she graduates.
Open Forum
Humor in Minnesota has probably changed since Al Franken was a resident 35 years ago. A recent letter writer compared it to "fifth grade humor." A better comparison of his style of humor used at the Democratic bean feeds might be what we saw in the movie "Fargo" a few years ago. It makes Midwesterners look stupid. Maybe the east and west coast financiers for his campaign think that an unsophisticated approach matches-up well with ignorant Minnesota voters.
VOX POP
Thank you "fly-by-night tree trimmers" for a job well done. I called two local companies for bids and luckily you guys stopped by. I saved more than $1,200 dollars. Too bad for my neighbors who had those big fancy local trucks contract with you. My yard is cleaned up. Yours is not. I sure hope they come back.
Damage done
Have you hugged your golf course superintendent this year?
Gobblers blank Perham
CROSBY - Alice Browning didn't surrender a single game as she won her No. 2 singles match 6-0, 6-0 to help blank the Aitkin Gobblers over the Perham Yellowjackets 7-0 in a season-opening dual meet Tuesday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Big money won and still available
The Brainerd lakes area golf scene is giving away money left and right and there is still more to be won.
Johnson No. 1 fantasy catch
Wide receiver may be the most exciting position in fantasy football. All the sleepers that come out of nowhere play WR.
Warriors make quick work of Rocori
COLD SPRING - The Brainerd Warriors girls' tennis team opened defense of last year's Central Lakes Conference championship Tuesday with a 6-1 drubbing of the Rocori Spartans.
Scoreboard
Area events
LOCAL SHORTS
Sara Kliest, Zac Denny and Tyler Harris won titles at the Brainerd Downhill Drags Soap Box Derby races Saturday in the Brainerd Area Civic Center parking lot.
GOLF SHORTS
Jon Horner carded a 76 to win the cross division of the inaugural Grand View Lodge Club Championship Aug. 16 on The Pines Golf Course in Nisswa.
A 34 wins Golf for the Cure
Marilyn Holland, Lois Persons, Sandy O'Day and Doris Moede shot 34 to win the Susan G. Komen Golf for the Cure tournament held Aug. 16 at Breezy Point's Whitebirch Golf Course.
Bonsante v. Gould Friday
Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante is back in the ring.
State forecast for Minnesota
Flood watch portion of south central and southeast
State forecast for Minnesota
Dense fog advisory for south central and central minnesota until
Tree climber
Weather drawing by Emily DeChaine of Mrs. Larson's second-grade class at Lowell school.
Big tree
Weather drawing by Katie Duarte of Ms. Hemstad's third-grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for Iowa
.Flash flood watch for a large portion of iowa through tonight
State forecast for Iowa
Flash flood watch through thursday morning for much of the
State forecast for N.D.
Dense fog advisory southeast through mid morning...
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Increasing clouds. A chance of thunderstorms mainly south and east. Some severe storms possible far southeast late afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Breezy north. Highs 75 to around 80.
Wisconsin state forecast
Dense fog advisory northwest wisconsin early this morning...
State forecast for S.D.
Dense fog advisory northeast early this morning...
Wisconsin state forecast
Flash flood watch tonight and early wednesday portions of southwest wisconsin...