Friday, November 18, 2005
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
Central Lakes College choir concert slated Tuesday
The Central Lakes College music department will present "Concert Concepts" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus.
Entertainment shorts
Violinist Janice Martin will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Educational Services Building, in Brainerd, as part of the Lakes Area Concert Association schedule. She'll be accompanied by a pianist.
'Nutcracker' to be staged
The Stroia Ballet Company will present its 22nd annual production of "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Friday at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Educational Services Building, in Brainerd.
The write stuff
Healthy eating and exercising are topics often discussed at the dinner table at Tim Lange's home in Brainerd.
It's nicer in Nice, and at PLCT musical
PEQUOT LAKES - "Cartoonish" isn't usually a compliment, except when something is trying to be a cartoon. That's what the cast and crew of Pequot Lakes Community Theater's 1920s-set musical "The Boy Friend" were going for, and that's what they achieved on Friday's opening night.
Riding the 'Rainbow'
Linda Eder has had a fine singing career of her own, but for her eighth album, she is paying tribute to a great singer of years past. For a lot of the tracks on "By Myself: The Songs of Judy Garland," the 1979 Brainerd High School graduate stuck to the original arrangement.
ART SHORTS
Artwork by four printmakers will be on display through Dec. 15 at the "Highpoint Four" exhibit at the Central Lakes College Gallery in Brainerd.
ENTERTAINMENT SHORTS
The Brainerd High School Ninth Grade Band will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Educational Services Building, in Brainerd.
BOOK SHORTS
LITTLE FALLS - Authors Kathleen Eagle and Kate Benson will sign copies of their new books from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Bookin' It in Little Falls. Eagle will sign her newest historical romance, "A View of the River," which is set in Little Falls. Benson will sign her debut novel, "Two Harbors."
BEST BETS
FRIDAY: MOVIES
Autumn menu enjoyed by all
I prepared a hearty autumn menu over the weekend that was especially welcomed by my sister, LaDonna, and her husband, who spent the weekend with us.
SENIOR CALENDAR
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Justin M. Sjostrom, 21, and Ashley E. Mayfield, 20, both of Baxter.
SCHOOL MENUS
Brainerd
HOUSING SHORTS
Ever pick up a ring of keys and wonder where they all go and what they open? Or worse yet, spend five minutes trying to open a lock, in the dark, late at night, during a downpour?
Furnace filters can improve air quality
Every month, especially during the heating season, I spend a few dollars on new air filters for my forced-air furnaces. We have two heating zones, so one filter for each zone.
Program aims to help rental property owners
Property owners who want to fix up their rental property have until Jan. 20 to apply for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's Home Rental Rehabilitation Program.
Overheard
"It's time to bring them home. Our military has accomplished its mission and done its duty."
Cluster septic systems catching on
BAXTER - The use of cluster septic systems is gaining ground in Minnesota and is expected to rival municipal wastewater plants in number in the future.
How to be married 70 years?
BAXTER - A few years after Harry and Christine Magney were married, they paid 25 cents to have their palms read by a fortune teller at a festival in Milaca.
Vehicles in wrong place at the wrong time
Lizzy Buscher (left) and Meggan Denny of East Gull Lake examined two of the three vehicles that were hit by a falling oak tree early Wednesday as high winds swept the area.
Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
This was Brainerd
NOVEMBER 18 - 60 years ago (1945) - Building slumped in Brainerd during November according to Robert Campbell, city engineer, who announced only six building permits had been issued. Total building expenditures proposed under the permits was $4,650.
City to be 642 acres larger
Brainerd will grow by more than 640 acres in the near future.
Lakewood Bank sold to Fargo company
BAXTER - The Whiting family announced Thursday it entered into an agreement for the sale of Lakewood Bank, based in Baxter, to BlackRidge Financial Inc.
Overheard
"I stole things from him I still use."
Despite vote, C-I board stands behind Lawrie
Crosby-Ironton School Board Chair Scott Kile said the district's teachers' union this week informed the school board the union had conducted a vote of no confidence against Superintendent Linda Lawrie and demanded the board begin a process of non-renewal of her contract.
Salvation Army offers Christmas Angel Tree Tags
The Salvation Army has Christmas Angel Tree Tags available throughout the Brainerd-Baxter area.
Point of view
This place in Baxter offers apparel for sports fanatics. What is it? Find the answer Sunday.
Deer hunting fatality still under review
The investigation into the shooting death of a 39-year-old Pequot Lakes deer hunter has been forwarded to the Crow Wing County attorney's office for review.
CORRECTION
A Cass County Board story on Page 3N of Wednesday's Neighbors section listed the wrong date for expected final board action on the budget. The board is expected to take action at its Dec. 20 meeting.
Sheriff's department completes investigation
Authorities continue to investigate the shooting of a deer hunter last week in northwestern Crow Wing County.
This was Brainerd
NOVEMBER 17 - 60 years ago (1945) - George Bates and his new Brainerd Hotel Cafe and Cocktail Lounge are back with us again and with a nice portion of Tom Turkey for Thanksgiving
Point of view
This is a place where you can watch the big screen in Little Falls. What is it? Find the answer Friday.
Vets counter peace protest
A group of area veterans, armed with U.S. flags and steaming cups of hot coffee to stave off the bitter cold weather Thursday afternoon, stood in front of the military recruitment offices on West Washington Street in support of their country, a counterprotest to war protesters who were protesting there against military recruitment.
Woman found dead in submerged car
LAKE SHORE - A Baxter woman was found dead in a submerged car Tuesday at the Causeway on Gull boat landing, Cass County authorities said Wednesday.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Salvation Army bell-ringers will start their holiday efforts from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in the area.
Little Falls continues search for superintendent
The Little Falls School Board plans to interview five superintendent candidates next month.
PL panel votes against gravel pit
PEQUOT LAKES - The Pequot Lakes Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 Thursday night to recommend denial of a conditional use permit to Anderson Brothers Construction Co. for a proposed 38-acre gravel pit operation near the East/West Twin Lake and Mayo Lake area.
Agnes Meyer
ROYALTON - Agnes Meyer, age 97, of Royalton, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at St. Otto's Care Center.
Verna (Sally) Mitchell
Verna (Sally) Mitchell, 95, "Grandma Mitchell," died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Mary Ann Overocker
BAXTER - Mary Ann Overocker, age 59, of Baxter, passed away. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.
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.
Lloyd M. Gordon
PEQUOT LAKES - Lloyd M. Gordon, age 82, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center in Pine River. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, at the Willim-St. Onge Family Funeral Homes in Pequot Lakes with the Rev. Mark Whittemore from Pequot Lakes Baptist Church to officiate. Burial will follow services in Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery, Pequot Lakes. Military honors provided by Pequot Lakes American Legion Post No. 49. Friends may call one hour prior to services.
Allen B. Couture
DEERWOOD - Allen B. Couture, age 80, of Deerwood, Minn., formerly of Brooklyn Park, passed away on Nov. 16, 2005, surrounded by his family.
Wayne D. Dotten
AITKIN - Wayne D. Dotten, age 86, of Aitkin, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at his home.
Charlene K. Prindle
CROSBY - Charlene K. Prindle, 87, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born Jan. 4, 1918, in Kelliher, Minn., to Charles Homer Whiting and Margaret Isabell (Hubbard) Whiting.
Edna S. Johnson
CARLTON - Edna Sophia Marie (Bartels) Johnson, 88, of Carlton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2005, at the Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born on March 26, 1917, in Campbell, Neb., to Frank and Emma (Dunse) Bartels. She was raised in Campbell and attended school there. Later she taught school in a one-room schoolhouse. Edna then moved to Denver where she married Carl Johnson on Nov. 6, 1945. Together they made their home in McGregor from 1946 to 1957 when they moved to Carlton. In 1977 they moved to Partridge Lake and in 1995 to Cloquet. Edna was a member of the VFW Auxiliaries of Garrison and Carlton, Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Garrison and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cloquet. She enjoyed crafts, quilting, dancing, cards, cooking and fishing. Edna spent the past five years at Inter-Faith Health Care Center.
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.
Mary Ann Overocker
BAXTER - Mary Ann Overocker, age 59, of Baxter, died in Cass County.
Roy L. Kramer
KALISPELL, Mont. - Roy L. Kramer, age 90, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Mont. Roy was born on Aug. 8, 1915, in Clements, Minn., to Sebastian and Margaret Mary Kramer. He moved to Fort Ripley, Minn., in 1916. He attended schools in Fort Ripley, Belle Prairie Catholic Academy, Little Falls High School as a freshman and sophomore, then living with his Aunt Annie and Uncle Joe Como during his junior year.
Drug abuse affects everyone
This week is Minnesota Chemical Health Prevention Week. I'm writing this letter in an effort to prompt Crow Wing County residents to spend some extra time thinking about drug use (possibly their own and others).
What do you think?
Write us a letter or send us an e-mail
Open Forum
Recently area politicians have had letters reminding people to honor the veterans on Veterans Day for providing them with their freedoms. As a veteran I appreciate this gesture.
VOX POP
Any superintendent that would allow an elementary school to be run the way Cuyuna Range Elementary School is being run is not the best. It's Linda Lawrie's and the C-I School Board's job to correct the unorganized, untruthful, unprofessional administrative situation at CRES but they continue to look the other way. And anyone who believes that teachers are "in it for the money," must belong to the group of people in C-I that have had it in for teachers for as long as I can remember. They are jealous, critical people who don't have a clue to what teaching is all about.
OUR OPINION: GIVING
Those who bemoan the creeping of the holiday season into mid-November are not only fighting a losing battle - they're missing the point. An extended holiday season is good for just about everyone.
Sharing thanks
What are you thankful for?
CHURCHES
BAXTER - Former evolutionist and skeptic Donald A. Bierle will present information that changed his mind about the origin and diversity of life. "Making Sense of Creation and Evolution" will be offered in two parts from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Evangelical Free Church in Baxter.
Give thanks
Karl Menninger once was asked what action he would recommend if a person were to feel a nervous breakdown coming on. "Lock up your house," the famous psychiatrist advised, "go across the tracks and find someone in need and do something for him."
For Warriors' Elg, there's no crying in swimming
Unlike in baseball, sometimes there's crying in girls' swimming and diving.
Lay it on the line
In its quest to defend its Class 2A state football title, Pierz had just one question mark - the offensive line.
Brainerd ties River Lakes in conference opener
RICHMOND - Brainerd Warriors head girls' hockey coach Jim Ernster knew the Central Lakes Conference would be tight this season so he'll take Thursday's 4-4 tie on the road against River Lakes.
Youthful Flyers look for improvement
The Little Falls girls' hockey team will send a young lineup onto the ice with 15 underclassmen and no seniors as the Flyers try to improve on last year's 1-16-1 record and last-place finish in the Central Lakes Conference.
Girls hockey schedules
Brainerd Warriors
BHS is experienced
Brainerd Warrior girls' hockey coach Jim Ernster thought his team was opening the season Thursday at Richmond against River Lakes.
Flyers fall to Tech
LITTLE FALLS - Kaitlyn Dold had two goals and three assists and Whitney Person had two goals and an assist as the St. Cloud Tech Tigers topped the Little Falls Flyers 12-0 in Central Lakes Conference girls' hockey.
SPORTS SHORTS
Bergen Hanson and Kelsey Brodmarkle represented Brainerd schools in the state Special Olympics bowling meet Nov. 11-13 at Brunswick Zone in Eden Prairie.
SCOREBOARD
Football
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
FRIDAY
Raiders look to improve
The Central Lakes College women's basketball team has nowhere to go but up.
Upcoming sporting events
THURSDAY
SCOREBOARD
Football
Are cougars at home in the arb?
Every year the DNR gets 30 to 50 reports of cougar sightings in the Brainerd area. How many of those "sightings" are really cougars nobody knows.
Flakes are falling
Weather drawing by Jenna Degen of Ms. Hemstad's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of light snow northwest in
State forecast for S.D.
Friday...Mostly sunny becoming mostly cloudy west and north. Breezy west. Highs from the mid 40s northeast to near 60 southcentral and southwest.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Cold. Partly cloudy with a few snow flurries early southeast...And snow showers in the lake superior snow belt. Then mostly sunny. Increasing clouds west in the afternoon. Highs in the 20s.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy. A chance for light snow showers or flurries this morning. Highs in the 30s.
State forecast for S.D.
Thursday...Mostly cloudy. A chance of light snow changing over to rain mixed with snow west. Afternoon flurries northeast. Highs from the mid 20s northeast to the lower 40s southwest.
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow.
State forecast for N.D.
Wind advisory for western north dakota late this afternoon and
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s to mid 30s.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...A chance of freezing drizzle northeast and east central
Getting the table ready for turkey
Weather drawing by Catherine Kleindl in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.