Saturday, November 14, 2009
The sweet smell of success may just be from a soy candle collaboration
An artistic connection between a candle maker and pottery artists is creating a green business at the Franklin Arts Center.
BUSINESS NOTES
BAXTER - Pat Joseph is retiring from the Mills Family of Companies after more than 31 years of service.
AARP seeking tax aide volunteers
The Brainerd lakes area AARP Tax-Aide program is looking for volunteers to help the elderly and low- to middle-income individuals prepare their 2009 tax returns.
University's children's hospital will be topic at Dec. 1 Rotary meeting
Dr. Richard Vehe, director of the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, will discuss the University of Minnesota's new Amplatz Children's Hospital at noon Dec. 1 at the Brainerd Rotary Club's meeting.
BIRTHS
St. Gabriel's Hospital, Little Falls
Grass fire burns 14 acres
A lowland grass fire southeast of South Long Lake burned about 14 acres early Thursday.
Births
Kristy Lemcke and Casey Kopilchak, Pequot Lakes, a boy, Alekzander Metro Kopilchak, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, Sept. 26, 2009. Grandparents are Ron and Sharon Lemcke, Thomas Kopilchak and Scott Vargo and the late Linda Vargo.
Lakewood Pillager clinic to host gathering
Lakewood Health System Pillager Clinic is hosting an open house.
Growth forum planned Tuesday
Community members are invited to a forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Forestview Middle School in Baxter to offer opinions and comments about the proposed options for expanding capacity at Brainerd's elementary schools.
POLICE BLOTTER
CRASHES - No people were injured in a car/deer collision reported about 8 p.m. Thursday at Highway 210 and Elder Drive. The deer was dispatched.
AGENDAS
Meets 6 p.m. Nov. 23
FIRES
WADENA - A Wing River Township farm was severely damaged by fire on Thursday night.
Police blotter
Received a report Wednesday of a male sharpening a sword on the 300 block of James Street. The male was sharpening a ceremonial sword. He was advised to go inside.
AGENDAS
Brainerd City Council
Aaron Dosh fundraiser planned
Profits from the sales of Fruchi fruit smoothies will benefit Aaron Dosh who was diagnosed with end stage acute renal failure.
Local housing briefs
The November meeting of the Brainerd Northside Neighborhood Association originally scheduled for Tuesday has been changed to Nov. 24.
'It's extra piece of mind'
This holiday season, many travelers will be able to keep a close eye on home.
WHAT'S DOING
A benefit for Justin Banks, who was diagnosed with leukemia in June, is planned for noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Brainerd Armory. Donation for adults at the door will be $5; kids will eat for free. The Montana Sky Band will perform. There will be silent auction items as well as a live auction with a chance at an NBA All-Star ticket package which includes VIP red carpet treatment in Dallas, airfare, hotel and more. All proceeds from this event will go to the Justin Banks Benefit Fund.
Flu shots go smoothly in Pequot
PEQUOT LAKES - Parents and their children waited patiently at 10:30 Friday morning for their turn for H1N1 vaccinations, the line at one point snaking through the hallways at Pequot Lakes High School.
WE'RE GOING TO THE METRODOME!
Brainerd's Tate Rusk was hugged by his mother, Andrea Rusk, after the Warriors defeated Centennial 34-28 in overtime Friday at St. Cloud State. The Warriors advance to the Class 5A semifinals at 8:15 p.m. Friday at the Metrodome. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Wadena County H1N1 flu death reported
Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported six more H1N1 flu deaths and one more from an undetermined flu-like illness, but said overall flu activity in the state dipped again.
Economy makes kettle need greater
The Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army will have its 2009 Kettle Kickoff from 9:30-10 a.m. Nov. 20 at Walmart in Baxter.
Overheard
It feels great.
This was Brainerd
NOVEMBER 15 - 60 years ago (1949) - Slayer of the biggest deer to date in the local deer and bear contest is Frank Gilmer of Brainerd with a 248-pound buck, just beating out the 241-pounder shot by Bennie Thrun of Fort Ripley. Contest director Earl Mondor says 368 deer are registered thus far.
College paper editors know where they can find each other
In newspaper lore - think "The Front Page" movie - it wasn't unusual for cynical, alcohol-abusing reporters to show up at work seeing double.
Local news briefs
PEQUOT LAKES - The annual Coats for Kids drive, where winter coats are distributed through the Lakes Area Food Shelf in Pequot Lakes, is under way.
Brunch with Santa planned
The 39th annual Brunch with Santa will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at the American Legion in Brainerd. Tickets are available at Brainerd Community Action, Riddles Jewelry at the Westgate Mall, the Brainerd Dispatch and Brainerd Community Education office. Cost for the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
Another wild deer-hunting opener
There's the story about the hunter who got lost over the deer hunting opener, then, once found, hit a deer on the drive home.
Highway 71 opens to traffic in Wadena
WADENA - Motorists were able to resume traffic on Highway 71 through the city of Wadena when it opened to traffic Friday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reported.
Council to try to extinguish fire dept. controversy
A Brainerd firefighter's grievance following disciplinary action questions whether employee perks are misuses of city resources. In response, city officials question whether the motivation behind the grievance is an effort at retribution for the discipline.
Health care reform topic of next Rosenmeier Forum
"Basic Healthcare Reform" is the topic of the next Rosenmeier event planned for 7 p.m. Dec. 8 in the John Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
Oaklawn Township mired in maintenance controversy
Controversy has been stirring in Oak Lawn Township for the past year regarding a township maintenance position that has resulted in two township supervisor resignations.
Overheard
"I will not risk your lives unless it is necessary to America's vital interests."
Moose Lodge seeks help financing Thanksgiving dinner
The Moose Lodge of Brainerd is asking for the public's help. Otherwise it will have to abandon its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner.
This was Brainerd
60 years ago (1949): Four hunters escaped without getting wet when the truck in which they were riding rolled off the ferry boat as it crossed the Mississippi River just north of Fort Ripley. The truck capsized in 10 feet of water, but not before the hunters escaped through a window.
Brainerd Holli-days parade planned
The Brainerd Holli-days parade will be 4:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Downtown Brainerd will be lit up with lights and the feeling of Christmas. Applications are now being accepted for the parade. Go to www.brainerdcommunityaction.org and download an application. Fill it out and mail it to Brainerd Community Action, 213 S. Fifth St., Brainerd, MN 56401.
Holiday open house planned Saturday
Franklin Arts Center will conduct a holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the center in Brainerd.
Rosella Berthiaume
Rosella "Rose" Berthiaume, age 85, died Nov. 12, 2009, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village, Brainerd. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.
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.
Ramona 'Mona' Volk
EUGENE, Ore. - Ramona June "Mona" Volk, age 76, a former Brainerd resident from 1978 to 2007, died at her home in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 9, 2009.
Rosella Berthiaume
Rosella "Rose" Berthiaume, age 85, died Nov. 12, 2009, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. She was the daughter of Frank and Julia Veit of Plymouth. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Francis (Frank) Berthiaume, and grandson, Robb Berthiaume.
Eva C. Van Brunt
NISSWA - Eva C. Van Brunt, 74, of Nisswa, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minn.
Charlotte M. Bye
PEQUOT LAKES - Charlotte M. Bye, age 90, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. She was born Oct. 24, 1919, in Roberts County, S.D., to John and Emma Salewske.
Robert H. Osen
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. - Robert H. Osen passed away Nov. 9, 2009, in Lehigh Acres, Fla., after a courageous battle with cancer.
Elza Bandy
STAPLES - Elza Bandy, 83, of Staples, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at the Lakewood Health System Hospital. At this time, services are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples.
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.
John F. Kedrowski
ST. PAUL - John F. Kedrowski, 79-year-old former resident of Swanville, Minn., and South St. Paul, Minn., died Wednesday, Nov. 11 at South View Acres in St. Paul.
Other opinion: UMD probe
Sexual harassment is not tolerated at Minnesota Duluth. University policy makes that quite clear. In a prepared statement last month, Chancellor Kathryn Martin added, "UMD regards the safety of our students as our top priority and emphasizes that inappropriate, sexually harassing behavior by faculty or staff has no place in our school."
Other opinion: Is the 'Minnesota model' worth it?
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed hard cap on state spending is destined to fail. The governor knows it, too. That means the proposal is a waste of time. That's a shame, because Minnesota's model of government needs fixing, and Pawlenty could have been just the right mechanic.
What do you think?
The Brainerd Dispatch welcomes letters on recent articles and current issues. Letters should include the writer's full name, city and a phone number (for verification only). Letters are limited to 300 words. Only one letter per person per week.
Forced abortion is not a choice
WASHINGTON - One of the few incontrovertible assertions one can reasonably make is that no one supports forced abortion.
Open Forum: At last, Congress acts on health care
After almost a century of false starts, the House of Representatives finally passed H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
VOX POP
I don't know who is responsible for lining the streets of Brainerd with flags on holidays but they forgot a very important one, Veterans Day. That shows dishonor and disrespect for the men and women who fought and died for our country.
Open Forum
If you haven't heard of The Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project, I suggest you look into it. What is it, you say? LARJP is a program that works with victims and offenders of crimes committed by juveniles. The majority of these offenses are misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor crimes that are committed by first-time juvenile offenders.
OUR OPINION: COUNTIES
It's often the case that the best moves an organization can make are the ones that it doesn't. That's the situation with the Crow Wing County Board's polite turn-down last week of Wadena County's suggestion that the two counties share a county engineer.
MINNESOTA FISHING/HUNTING REPORT
Large sucker minnows are producing muskies during the day on Lake Miltona and Lobster Lake. Minnows also have been the ticket for walleyes on Miltona in 30 to 50 feet. Deer registrations are comparable to last season, but there seems to be more bucks being harvested. Duck-hunting and pheasant-hunting reports have been limited.
LOCAL DNR CONSERVATION OFFICERS' REPORT
• CO Nikki Shoutz (Pine River) TIP calls handled included: hunting over bait (corn), trespass, untagged deer and possession of firearms before the deer opener. Enforcement action included: loaded/uncased rifle on ATV, no blaze orange, illegal posting of public land/trespass and fail to validate big game site tag.
OUTDOORS NOTES
Registration is open for the second Minnesota Fishing Challenge, presented by Mills Fleet Farm.
A homecoming - and discounted Extravaganza tickets
Maybe we are on an every-other-month pattern as far as mild temperatures. September was beautiful, October was ugly and November has been nice. I guess I will look forward to January.
Bagging 'Mr. Big'
For years there had been sightings of the big deer.
Scott and Stefanie Baron
Scott and Stefanie Baron were married September 19, 2009 at St. Mathias Park in Brainerd, officiated by Pastor Jim Rodgers. Parents are Gene and Jenny Baron, Brainerd, and Greg Gordon, Wausau, WI. Maid of Honor, Dorrie Lamser, attendants were Michaelle Cronquist, Connie Hillman.
90th Birthday
Happy Birthday to Winnie Schmidt, who will be 90 years old on November 16, 2009. She will be celebrating with family and friends.
80th Birthday
Evelyn Anderson of Brainerd will be 80 on November 11. A celebration of her birthday will be held on Sunday, November 22 at 1pm at Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison, Mn. Family and friends are welcome. No invitations have been sent.
Nieman-Tautges
Michelle Nieman and Jeremy Tautges announce their engagement. Parents are Mike and Renee Nieman, Little Falls, and Jerald and Dorene Tautges, Brainerd. A December 5, 2009 wedding is being planned at Our Lady of Lordes Church in Little Falls.
60th Anniversary
You are cordially invited to celebrate Rolly and Bertie Nelson's 60th Wedding Anniversary, Saturday, November 21, 2009 with a potluck dinner, noon to 4pm, at the Crow Wing Town Hall, 6930 Cuyuna Avenue, Barrows, Mn. No gifts please, in lieu of cards bring an item for the food shelf of your choice.
McIntosh-Wagan
Katherine McIntosh and William Wagan announce their engagement. Parents are Linda McIntosh, East Gull Lake, and Santiago Wagan and the late Lorenza Ocampa, Cavite, Philippines. A January 9, 2010 wedding is planned at Alegre Beach Resort, Cebu, Philippines.
45th Anniversary
Robert and Phyllis Gallager will be celebrating their 45th Wedding Anniversary on November 21. 2009.
Eschenbacher-Tolle
Ashley Eschenbacher and Justin Tolle announce their engagement. Parents are David and Brenda Eschenbacher, Brainerd and Larry Tolle, Plymouth, Mn. and Amy Tolle, Minnetonka, Mn. A June 5, 2010 wedding is being planned in Crosslake, Mn.
Clergy view: Mary perpetual virgin
Our modern culture traps us into thinking that there are only temporary virgins.
Brainerd lakes area churches
Addresses and phone numbers. Call for service times.
Church news
NISSWA - Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, will kick off the holidays with a business fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Small or home-based businesses will be represented at the fair. In addition, there will be lefse-making demonstrations and Christmas cookies made for people to take home for the holidays. Refreshments of the season will be served throughout the day. There will be an opportunity to bid on silent auction items and take part in the door prize raffles of the day. For more information call 828-1333 or 963-7660. All proceeds will go to the Lakes Area Food Shelf.
Late-blooming Raiders are off to nationals in Rochester
In previous trips to the NJCAA Division III national tournament, Central Lakes College Raiders coach Jane Peterson had an idea early in the season that her team had the potential to qualify.
Raiders' turnovers prove costly
MADISON, Wis. - Cassie Pearson turned out a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, but the Central Lakes Raiders turned the ball over 35 times during Friday's 77-44 loss to the Madison WolfPack in the MATC Border Battle Basketball Classic Friday night.
Marshall blanks Wadena-Deer Creek
ST. PAUL - Top-seeded and second-ranked Marshall justified both distinctions with a 3-0 sweep of the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state tournament Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center.
Pequot hopes to keep running toward the dome
Mora Mustangs head coach Randy Qual knows all of the Pequot Lakes Patriots' numbers:
Centennial knows Brainerd will be ready
At least on paper, this appears to be another classic matchup between a metro and an outstate team.
Madison holds on against Raiders
MADISON, Wis. - Marcus Ayala and Ahmed Farah finished with 11 each, but the Central Lakes Raiders were undone in a 68-67 loss in the MATC Border Battle Basketball Classic Friday night.
Classic comeback for Big Blue
ST. CLOUD - It was another dramatic comeback for the Boys in Blue.
Olander brought attitude to C-I 'D'
Reed Olander plays with a passion fitting an inside linebacker.
W-DC stays alive with sweep of NL-S
ST. PAUL - Courtney Volkmann recorded 26 set assists and Kelsi Crawford provided 13 kills as the 10th-ranked Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines defeated the ninth-ranked New London-Spicer Wildcats in the consolation semifinals of the Class 2A state tournament Friday at the Xcel Energy Center.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
Gammon-Deering seeks medal in 2010
It's barely been a week and Manon Gammon-Deering is already thinking about next year.
Verndale falls for the first time in state quarters
MORRIS - Amos Schmidt ran for 122 yards and put the third-ranked Verndale Pirates up 8-0 in the first quarter, but the second-ranked Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Wolverines exploded for 30 points in the second en route to a 46-8 win in the quarterfinals of the Nine-Man state tournament Friday night at Big Cat Stadium.
Crocker to sign with Gophers
Brainerd High School has scheduled a Division I signing ceremony for senior Kyle Crocker at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in the cafeteria.
Scoreboard
Area events
Sather, Nathan MVPs on BHS soccer team
Matt Sather and Chris Nathan were named most valuable players of the Brainerd Warriors boys' soccer team at Tuesday's season-ending banquet.
Blanck, St. Bernard's in state tournament
Brainerd High School graduate Dawson Blanck is the offensive coordinator for St. Bernard's High School in St. Paul, which will play Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A state football tournament at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.
Turnovers hamper Pierz bid
ST. CLOUD - From the opening kickoff it was clear, luck would not be on the side of the Pierz Pioneers.
On to state
State quarterfinal matchup
Raiders right where they wanted to be
ROCHESTER - There will be no national junior college volleyball championship this year for Central Lakes College. Not like in 2007 when it won the title.
Brainerd to play Cretin-Derham Hall/Eastview winner
ST. CLOUD - Until two years ago the Brainerd Warriors had qualified for the big school state semifinals once in program history.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Periods of light rain or snow northeast with 1 to 2 inches
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny west and central...Decreasing clouds east. Highs in the mid 40s to the lower 50s.
State forecast for N.D.
.Today...Mostly sunny west...Clearing east. Highs 40 to 50.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy and cooler. Chance of light snow west in the morning. Rain likely central and east. Highs from the lower 40s west to the lower 50s southeast.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy west. Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny west with patchy morning fog. A chance
State forecast for Wisconsin
Today...Cloudy. Chance of light rain. Patchy fog northwest in the morning. Patchy drizzle west central and southwest in the morning. Highs from the mid 40s north...To the upper 50s southeast.
Where have all the leaves gone?
Weather drawing by Lexi Roby in the Lowell fourth grader of Mr. Meyer.
Campfire in the trees
Weather drawing by Amanda Unger in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.
State forecast for Wisconsin
Today...Cloudy northwest half...Partly sunny elsewhere. Chance of light rain northwest in the afternoon. Highs from the upper 40s northwest...To the upper 50s south.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy. A chance of rain or patchy drizzle. Highs in the
State forecast for Minnesota
National Weather Service twin cities/Chanhassen mn 305 am cst fri nov 13 2009