Saturday, October 4, 2008

BIZ BUZZ: Super One is getting a fresh look outside
Super One Foods, on Excelsior Road in Baxter, is being remodeled with a fresh look for the exterior and an expanded produce section inside.

At 82, appraiser decides it's time to (really) retire
PEQUOT LAKES - Eugene Kennedy sat at an outdoor table at Lakes Latte in Pequot Lakes dressed in suit and tie and with a fedora on his head.

BUSINESS NOTES
Three employees joined Bremer Bank in the Brainerd lakes area - Tim Spitzley, Heidi Brown and Leslie Rudrud.

A brush with 'Old Blue Eyes'
Sports editor Mike Bialka recalls the first news conference conducted when he raced at Brainerd International Raceway.

Firefighters teaming up with Domino's
Domino's Pizza is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association during this year's Fire Prevention Week Sunday through Oct. 11 to help spred the word about fire safety.

Planning commission to meet Wednesday
The Brainerd Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Brainerd City Hall.

Fire department to host open house on Thursday
The Brainerd Fire Department will host its annual open house for the community from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Station No. 1, 23 Laurel St. Brainerd.

POLICE BLOTTER
PROPERTY DAMAGE - Samara Weaver Thursday reported a property damage accident at Highway 18 and State Highway 6 in Bay Lake.

WHAT'S DOING
North-South: Lois Volkmuth and Phyllis DeRosier, 71; and Mark Anderson and Joe Heal, 65.5. East-West: Jo Bonestroo and Nan Morain, 77.5; and Chris Leininger and Bob McClellan, 63.

Chamber in Little Falls to host candidate forums
LITTLE FALLS - The Little Falls Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring candidate forums for the state House 12B race and the Morrison County Commissioners race.

BIRTHS
Dawn Erdman Dunbar and Bradley Haag, Hackensack, a girl, Bailey Gean Haag, 8 pounds, 6 ounces, Sept. 28, 2008.

Passing a torch
Eugene Kennedy of Pequot Lakes, who retired last year at age 81, says a key to longevity comes in having a passion in life.

Cass court
WALKER - The following appeared recently in Cass County District Court:

AGENDAS
Brainerd City Council

LOCAL HOME BRIEFS
CenterPoint Energy was awarded the highest ranking in the Midwest Region of the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Residential Gas Utility Customer Satisfaction Study. CenterPoint Energy has ranked among the top Midwest Region utilities for six of the past seven years the study has been conducted.

October garden tasks
- Harvest tomatoes, peppers and other tender vegetables before the first frost.

Signs of the season
One of several fall displays located at the front entrance of Bethany Good Samaritan Center in Brainerd. The displays include hardy mums, multi-colored gourds and pumpkins, ruffled ornamental cabbage and golden harvest wheat.

Small kitchen, smaller budget?
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. - An intriguing trend has emerged from the wreckage of the real estate market: The brave souls taking the plunge into homeownership are increasingly turning to studio apartments and smaller homes.

ASK A MASTER GARDENER
Dear Master Gardener: What should I mulch this fall and what kinds of mulch should I use?

This was Brainerd
60 years ago (1948) - The site for a permanent ice skating rink was chosen last night by the city council. The location is that area directly north of Norwood Street between the railroad tracks and Ninth Street behind the Hickerson garment factory.

Adam likes animals
How many times have you read this column and thought, "That child sounds so neat, I should call Kinship Partners and ask to be his/her partner?"

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Erica Frey (320)251-6483 or Esther Gieschen (218)733-2560

SCHOOL MENUS
Monday B - Pop tart, yogurt, diced pears. L - Chicken strips, white/wild rice blend, green beans, blueberry muffin bread, Minute Maid juice bar.

Youth volunteer of the month
Hometown: Ironton

Adult volunteer of the month
Hometown: Big Fork; has lived in Brainerd for three years

SENIOR ACTIVITIES
803 Kingwood St., Brainerd

Confidence Learning Center reports auction success
EAST GULL LAKE -Confidence Learning Center's annual outdoor auction was successful this year as hundreds of bidders purchased items ranging from household goods and furniture, cars, trucks, boats, watercraft, fish houses, tools and equipment, to a ride around Gull Lake in a 2005 Ferrari donated by Cooper Weeks, the center reported.

New sex offender policy being developed in Staples-Motley Schools
STAPLES - Mark Schmitz, superintendent for the Staples-Motley School District, Friday released a statement concerning the Level 3 Sex Offender community notification meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Centennial Auditorium in Staples.

14 apply for board opening
Fourteen people have applied to fill a one-year appointment to the Brainerd School Board, including a former board member and a current Brainerd City Council member.

Strike up the band... Add a few happy Brainerd High students... and you have a homecoming pepfest
The Brainerd High School football team. The Brainerd Dance Club. The BHS pep band.

Turning the clock back
Katie Loeffelbein (left to right), Kacee Kruse, and Randi Cash sang and danced along to the song "I Want to Hold Your Hand" during the 60's decade retrospective Friday night at the pep fest at Brainerd High School. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey

Deadline is Friday for Brainerd School Board applicants
The deadline to apply to a one-year appointment to the Brainerd School Board is noon Friday.

Fourteen file to fill Gmeinder's open school board position
Fourteen people have applied to fill a one-year appointment to the Brainerd School Board, including a former board member and a current Brainerd City Council member.

Concerns raised on accidental landlords
Accidental landlords are becoming a concern in Brainerd.

Korte chosen to head Sertoma
The Brainerd Area Sertoma - Service to Mankind - Club recently inducted its new board of directors.

'This is as good as it gets'
When Chip Borkenhagen of Baxter woke up Thursday, he prepared for a routine day at work.

Coleman to discuss health care, economy at Baxter stop
BAXTER - Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., will discuss the economy and health care at 8 a.m. Monday at the Culver's in Baxter in his first stop of a six-city swing that day.

Second-half tax payments now due
Crow Wing County Treasurer Laureen Borden reminds owners of property in Crow Wing County that the second half of real estate taxes is due Oct. 15. If mailed, timeliness is determined by the postmark. Payments may be made by mail or in person at the treasurer's office on the second floor of the historic courthouse.

This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 5 - 80 years ago (1928) - Brainerd is to get two great theater attractions next week. "Wings" at the Lyceum and "Trial of Mary Dugan," a big stage road show at the Park.

STATE BRIEFS
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota and eight other states on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over what they say is an illegal ruling that could hurt fisheries and contaminate drinking water.

Gas prices going down
The cost of a gallon of gas dropped to $3.28 on Thursday at most area gas stations, down from $3.70 a month ago and an all-time high of $3.99 in mid-July.

Overheard
"We are addressing the real pain felt by Mr. and Mrs. Jones on Main Street."

Past citizen of the year recipients
Elmer Johnson, 1974; Marvin Campbell, 1975; George Bedard, 1976; Mildred Michaelis, 1977; Herb Kessler, 1978, Lucille Shaw, 1979; Walter Doran, 1980; Ray Bang, 1981; Jack Echternacht, 1982; Pete Humphrey, 1983;

Rhonda Jean Bergner
GARRISON - Rhonda Jean Bergner, age 55, of Garrison, died on Sept. 30, 2008, at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Rhonda was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on May 23, 1953, to Elmer and Eleanor (Kempe) Bergner. She lived in Sioux City until she graduated from Briar Cliff University, when she moved to Des Moines, Iowa ,and worked as a telecommunication specialist for Qwest. The job took her to Minnesota and later she moved to the Garrison area where she worked for Ace Hardware in Bay Lake, Minn.

Delores Eagle
ONAMIA - Delores Eagle, 71-year-old resident of Onamia, Minn., passed away Sept. 30, 2008, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

David Owen
PEQUOT LAKES - David Martin Owen, age 65, resident of Pequot Lakes, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at his home.

Bernice Mae Rock
BAXTER - Bernice Mae Rock, 83, of Baxter, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minn. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Brainerd with Pastor Kris McKusky officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Private family interment will take place at a later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley.

Norraine F. Boeder
BAXTER - Norraine F. Boeder, age 96, resident of Excelsior Place in Baxter, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Norraine Florence Mathison was born Jan. 15, 1912, at home in Artichoke, Big Stone County, Minn., to Adolph and Rekarda (Robertson) Mathison.

Nancy C. Allen
LITTLE FALLS - Nancy C. Allen, 60-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at her home in rural Little Falls.

Kathleen E. Zuleger
LITTLE FALLS - Kathleen E. Zuleger, age 60, of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn.

Simon A. Gruber
MERRIFIELD - Simon A. Gruber, age 84, resident of Merrifield, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Simon was born in Agram Township, Morrison County, Minn., on July 11, 1924, to Joseph and Barbara (Lochner) Gruber. He served in the U.S. Army 1945-1947 during World War II. Simon was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, the VFW and was a 47-year member of the Nisswa American Legion.

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Dorothy A. Fortune
Dorothy Ann Fortune, resident of Brainerd, died June 28, 2004. Dorothy Ann Weisz was born Nov. 15, 1907, on a farm near Brainerd to James and Clara Weisz, one of six children. She married Paul Fortune. She was a graduate of Brainerd High School and Macalester College. As a nurse, she worked at both St. Joseph's Hospital and the Lake Region Clinic. Dorothy is survived by six nieces and nephews.

Robert J. Halloran
TEMPE, Ariz. - Robert (Bob) James Halloran passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Hospice of the Valley Friendship Village in Tempe, Ariz., after a short illness. He was 90 years of age.

Alice E. Larson
Alice E. Larson, age 99, resident of Brainerd, died at her daughter's home in Roseville Friday, Oct. 3, 2008.

Norraine Boeder
Norraine Boeder, age 96, resident of Brainerd and Nisswa, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.

David M. Owen
PEQUOT LAKES - David Martin Owen, age 65, resident of Pequot Lakes, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at his home. David was born on Aug. 16, 1943, in Houston, Texas, to Elias and Emma Sue (Hill) Owen.

August 'Auggie' Mezzenga
CROSSLAKE -August "Auggie" John Mezzenga, age 86, of Crosslake, passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, 2008, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. Family and friends are welcome to visit from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake and for one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. There will be a rosary at 6:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Kathleen E. Zuleger
LITTLE FALLS - Kathleen E. Zuleger, age 60, of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn. A memorial gathering will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn. Arrangements are with Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, Minn.

Simon Gruber
MERRIFIELD - Simon Gruber, age 84, resident of Merrifield, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.

Gene Lilledahl
LAKE SHORE - Gene Lilledahl, age 85, resident of Lake Shore, Minn., died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee, Minn.

Donald Raph
FIFTY LAKES - Donald Joseph Raph was born on Feb. 2, 1927, and passed away on Oct. 1, 2008, at the age of 81. He was survived by his wife of 60 years, Bertella. Don and Bertella have nine children - Terry Fornell (Gregg), Lucinda Harrison (Jim), Laurie MacInnes (Fred), Colleen Sheehan (Tom), Danny Raph (Diane), Kelly Raph (Ann), Blair Raph (Tammy), Tracy Raph (Danette), Holly Kline (Joel). They are also the proud grandparents of 21 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Carol Ann Charpentier
Carol Ann Charpentier, age 58, resident of Brainerd, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at her home.

Clara Louise Jenkins
Clara Louise Jenkins, 95, Brainerd, formerly of Fort Ripley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Edgewood Vista Senior Living complex in Brainerd. She was born on Oct. 31, 1912, in Little Falls to Peter and Rose (Hanfler) Gregersen.

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Iraq may have had enough change
Suddenly, the U.S. economy has edged out Iraq as the most consuming issue for American voters. Not so for Iraqis.

VOX POP
To the Vox Pop Department of Financial Responsibility: Who paid for the new walking bridge over Excelsior Road and how much did it cost? I have a bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to sell them.

Correction/clarification
The Brainerd Dispatch incorrectly listed the time of the Community Worship Service that is part of the Brainerd High School homecoming activities. The worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday at Forestview Middle School in Baxter.

Connect with schools at homecoming
Last years effort by Brainerd High School to broaden the scope and the appeal of its homecoming celebration was a tremendous success and school district officials saw no reason to make the celebration a one-time event.

OUR OPINION: CANDIDATES
While the baseball season may be over for Twins fans, the start of October places us in the heart of the political season.

Speak correctly or order a bunker
WASHINGTON - Allow me to introduce myself. I am a traitor and an idiot. Also, my mother should have aborted me and left me in a dumpster, but since she didnt, I should off myself.

Open Forum
Mike Padgett has been selected as a member of the delegation that will represent Minnesota and Team USA at the 2009 Special Olympics World winter games in Boise, Idaho. Special Olympics World winter games will be held in Boise From February 6-13, 2009, with 26 countries represented and over 300 athletes from all over the world.

OUR OPINION: BASEBALL
Minnesota Twins fans, dejected as they might be this week, received their money's worth this season. Not only did they get to cheer their young lads in a 163rd-game tiebreaker that decided the division title, they also watched a collection of resilient no-names win more games than anyone in Major League Baseball expected this year.

'H' is for hunting - and a happy camper
Yes, I'm still here.

OUTDOORS NOTES
Good news for firearms deer hunting lottery applicants in Permit Area 247: You'll get your permits. All of you.

Bacon-Ahmann
Leah Bacon and Robby Ahmann were married July 15, 2008, at Crosslake Assembly of God Church, Crosslake.

90th birthday
Ruth Richmond will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Pillager Community Center. A program will begin at 2 p.m.

Pedersen-Wilhelm
Mara Pedersen and Adam Wilhelm were married July 5, 2008, at The Mill City Museum in Minneapolis with the Rev. Mark Wilhelm officiating.

Marquardt-Dwire
Randee Marquardt and Destery Dwire were married May 31, 2008, at the Moondance Jam Event Center in Walker with Mark Tidd officiating.

Brandt-Nelson
Kristin Brandt and Magnus Nelson announce their engagement. Parents are Cheryl and Steven Brandt, Brainerd, and Ronald and Barb Nelson, Brainerd. A Nov. 22 wedding is planned at St. Francis Church in Brainerd.

Ulstad-Tonn
Megan Ulstad and Jeremy Tonn were married Aug. 23, 2008, at St. Francis Church in Brainerd with Father Gabriel Waweru officiating.

65th anniversary
Paul and Alice (Wildmo) Lundmark will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary after the church services at 11:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Alice is also celebrating her 90th birthday.

25th anniversary
Kevin and Nancy Donnay, Baxter, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to the New England states. They were married Oct. 8, 1983, in Wahpeton, N.D.

Discouragement can be overcome
Disappointed? Discouraged?Disappointment is when our expectations, our plans and our desires are not fulfilled.

CHURCH NEWS
HOLDEN - The annual Holden lutefisk dinner will be held from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Holden Lutheran Church. Cost is $12.50 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, under age 6 are free. Meatballs and lots of Scandinavian foods will be served.

Homecoming ends with church service for all
After a busy week jammed with Brainerd's homecoming events, the celebration will wind down Sunday with a community church service.

Scoreboard
Area events

Pine City routs AHS
PINE CITY - Quarterback Nick Harmon found Dan Catilin for passing scores of 22- and 27-yards, but the Aitkin Gobblers were unable to keep up with the Pine City Dragons losing a Great Polar Alliance game 34-15 Friday.

Cards coming off first victory
A coaching change can bring an aura of uncertainty.

Homecoming - The matchup
Offense

Pats come back
PEQUOT LAKES - First Pequot Lakes hit back.

AREA VOLLEYBALL
WADENA - Brigetta Berg with 15 kills, Steph Perkins' 10 digs and Courtney Volkmann's 23 set assists led the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines to a 3-0 victory against Staples-Motley in a Mid-State Conference game Thursday.

Warriors win twice in St. Cloud
Brainerd defeated St. Cloud Cathedral 4-1 and Cold Spring Rocori 4.5 to .5 Sept. 27 at St. Cloud's Granite Bowl. The Warriors averaged 192 against Cathedral and 201 against Rocori. Brainerd had the high team game for all teams with 261.

Alex edges Brainerd
ALEXANDRIA - The Alexandria Cardinals handed Brainerd its only loss of the Central Lakes Conference season Thursday by scoring a 4-3 victory over the Warriors.

BHS swamps Willmar
Destiney Schindele and Siri Smith combined for six first-place finishes in the Brainerd Warriors 103-83 victory over Willmar in Central Lakes Conference swimming and diving Thursday.

BHS has that rosy glow
BAXTER - Kelly Rosenthal keeps knocking them in.

AREA SPORTS SHORTS
The Brainerd Lakes Curling Association is hosting an open house at the Hallett Community Center in Crosby from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 11.

World of Outlaws makes its first visit to speedway
BARROWS - The 2008 season at North Central Speedway officially came to a close on Friday evening with the first visit ever from the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars.

Foster blazes trail for Pats
DEERWOOD - Clayton Foster again led the Pequot Lakes cross country team to a top finish as he claimed top honors with a time of 16:24 in the Ranger Invite at Ruttger's Friday.

Moenkedick is a man of many roles
The one thing more constant than football wins in Verndale during the last four seasons has been Matt Moenkedick's presence in the Pirates' starting lineup.

Crookston declaws Wolverines 45-12
WADENA - The Crookston Pirates jumped out to a 38-0 halftime lead and never looked back to defeat the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines 45-12 Friday in non-conference football.

Otters outscore Flyers
FERGUS FALLS - Zach Horejsi had touchdown runs of 8- and 2-yards, but the Little Falls Flyers lost a Central Lakes Conference game to Fergus Falls 42-24 Friday.

There's no blocking Wolverines' Berg
Can anyone stop Brigetta Berg?

Deer River sweeps Crosby-Ironton
DEER RIVER - Sam Stanfield had five kills and 10 digs as the Crosby-Ironton Rangers lost to Deer River 3-0 in non-conference play Thursday.

Haudenschild looks forward to World of Outlaws debut at NCS
Jac Haudenschild has visited more tracks than he can remember in the last 35 years.

Scoreboard
Area events

Brainerd beats Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS - Zach Hoard's goal in the 59th minute, on an assist from Chris Nathan, was the winning goal for the Brainerd Warriors in a 3-1 victory over Fergus Falls in Central Lakes Conference action Thursday.

GIRLS TENNIS
PEQUOT LAKES - Megan Lenz and Angela Villella won singles matches to help the Pequot Lakes Patriots finish the regular season with a 5-2 defeat of the Little Falls Flyers on Thursday.

Tigers come up short against Bears
PINE RIVER - Big plays made the difference as the Pine River-Backus football team played "its best game of the season," but came up short against Northern Plains Conference opponent Lake of the Woods 28-18, despite two Jacob Joy touchdown receptions.

Flyer girls second, boys third
PERHAM - Manon Gammon-Deering led the Little Falls girls' cross country team as the Flyers placed second at the Perham Invitational on Thursday.

Alexandria blanks Brainerd
ALEXANDRIA - Nicolette Graumann had four ace serves and six set assists for the Brainerd Warriors in a 3-0 loss to Alexandria in Central Lakes Conference volleyball Thursday.

My few minutes with 'Blue Eyes' at BIR
Every time I throw something out it seems to come back and haunt me.

Rangers' Hoge tallies 3 TDs
CROSBY- One might think all Mark Hoge does is catch touchdowns as the junior wide out added three more scores to his season total to lead the Crosby-Ironton Rangers to a 34-28 Great Polar Alliance victory over Braham Friday.

Rebels scratch out win over Cardinals
STAPLES - The Staples-Motley Cardinals tallied 275 yards of offense, but failed to reach the end zone in a 7-0 loss to the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Rebels in South Heart O'Lakes Conference football Friday.

High-powered Pirates prevail
VERNDALE - Matt Moenkedick carried the ball 34 times and turned those chances into 259 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Verndale Pirates past the Eagle Valley Rebels for a 46-22 Pheasant Conference victory

Ottertail Central routs Huskies
PILLAGER - Jordan Hundstad turned his one passing attempt into a 14-yard touchdown in the Pillage Huskies 43-14 Prairie Conference North loss to Ottertail Central Friday.

Stangl, Pierz rush past Maple Lake
PIERZ - Pierz running back Cody Stangl shredded the Maple Lake defense with 268 yards on 18 carries and found the end zone five times as the Pioneers conquered the Irish 35-16 in Central Minnesota Conference football Friday.

State forecast for S.D.
Wind advisory northwest and central until 10 pm cdt this evening...

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

Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs from the upper 50s far north...To the lower 60s elsewhere. Tonight...Increasing clouds. A slight chance of showers after midnight southwest. Lows in the lower 30s northeast to upper 30s to mid 40s elsewhere. Sunday...Rain developing central and south. Isolated thunderstorms possible. Chance of showers north. Highs 55 to 60.

Wisconsin state forecast
Frost advisory most of central and southern wisconsin tonight...

Bus on the move
Weather drawing by Pierce Solseth in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.

State forecast for North Dakota
.Today...Sunny. Windy southwest. Highs around 60 northeast to the

State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs from the middle 50s

The Nation's Weather
Scattered rain showers were forecast for the Pacific Northwest and northern California on Friday, while southern California was to get cooler air.

State forecast for N.D.
Wind advisory this afternoon and evening southwest and south

State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s northeast to near 80 southwest.

State forecast for Iowa
...Frost advisory for portions of northeast iowa early saturday

State forecast for Minnesota
.Today...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s northeast to middle 60s