Friday, November 25, 2005
BOOK SHORTS
LITTLE FALLS - "But That's OK With Grandpa," the second children's book by former Little Falls schoolteacher Nancy Brekke, is now available from Raven Productions.
ENTERTAINMENT SHORTS
AITKIN - McInnis' Kitchen will perform Celtic music from the Canadian Maritimes at Butler's in downtown Aitkin after Friday's annual World Famous Fish House Parade.
ENTERTAINMENT SHORTS
LITTLE FALLS - Central Minnesota rock band Tomorrows Forgotten will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Great River Arts Center in Little Falls as part of the Unplugged series.
ENTERTAINMENT SHORTS
Area figure skaters Brandy Lewis (left), Stephanie Eckardt, Tricia Betley and Mackenzie Ross started the Vacationland Figure Skating Club competition season.
Best Bets
Art is all over the place in Little Falls this week. Recently opened exhibits include the Downtown Holiday Art Show at the Great River Arts Center, landscape photography by Jan Bieringer at the Morrison County Government Center and nature photography by Shirley Strom at the Family Medical Center gallery. Admission is free to all.
Confessions of a drama queen
She's mean, condescending and anti-Semitic.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
Nothing beats Mom's turkey and stuffing
I've tried fancy stuffing recipes for different meals I've prepared, but when it comes to Thanksgiving, my mom's dressing is a tradition I picked up years ago and have served at our Thanksgiving dinner table ever since.
BIRTHS
Rory and Deirdre (Carnes) Lander, Maple Grove, a boy, Ronan Timothy, 8 pounds, 10 ounces, Oct. 9, 2005. Grandparents are Tim and Sandy Lander, Merrifield, and Teresa Peterson, Coon Rapids, and the late Stephen Carnes. Great-grandparents are Len and Opal Lander and Arlene Freeman, all of Brainerd. Great-great-grandmother is Anna Hansman, Brainerd.
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FIRE
The Brainerd Fire Department was called at 11:19 a.m. Thursday to the Brainerd Family YMCA for what turned out to be a false alarm.
BIRTHS
Kari Larson and Jason Blazek, Brainerd, a girl, Emily Yvonne Blazek, 7 pounds, Nov. 14, 2005.
Shower heads give good drenching
If you like a good drenching, Hansgrohe's new Downpour Air Royale could be the shower head for you.
HOUSING BRIEFS
Jamie Magness and Associates and Diane Pogatchnik, real estate agents in the Brainerd lakes area, joined Keller Williams Premier Realty.
Overheard
"Every day, people are taking me out. I'll do anything good. I don't know what most of the things are. I don't know what they mean. I'm ready for anything."
Special dinners planned
Following is a roundup of Brainerd lakes area Thanksgiving services and dinners that were submitted to the Dispatch:
Thanksgiving feast for a crowd
Bill Fortune, Brainerd, prepared turkey for a community Thanksgiving meal Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church in Pequot Lakes. This is the first year the church offered a Thanksgiving meal, and organizers were not sure how many people to expect. Around 75 volunteers helped prepare, coordinate and serve the meal. They prepared 25 turkeys and a variety of side dishes. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
This was Brainerd
NOVEMBER 24 - 40 years ago (1965) - Gala Thanksgiving Dinner! Choice of appetizer, turkey'n trimmings, salad, vegetables, coffee, tea, milk. $1.50 Golden Grill, Front and Sixth Streets.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Kemps has launched a search for "Extraordinary Volunteers" from schools.
How to help ACTS for Africa
Emily Dwyer, a Brainerd woman who lives in Uganda, has formed a nonprofit organization, ACTS for Africa, to help the poor and needy in Uganda.
Ugandan gets new outlook on life
A young Ugandan man is spending several months in Brainerd this winter, thanks to a generous group of area medical professionals who offered their services to provide him with a prosthetic eye.
Troops ready to come home
The Dispatch asked Capt. Mike Pazdernik to provide a Thanksgiving message for readers, recognizing this is the second Thanksgiving soldiers from The 152 Minnesota Army National Guard in Company A, 1st Battalion, 194th Armor, have been away from their families while serving combat missions in Iraq.
Brainerd woman living her lifelong dream in Africa
Emily Dwyer had dreamed of Africa since she was 10.
A song-filled service to the community
A combined choir from several area churches sang Wednesday at an ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service at Forestview Middle School. The service featured testimonials from Brainerd Police Chief John Bolduc and Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
The other Susan Mezzenga
NISSWA - "You're not Susan Mezzenga."
Overheard
"It's going to be better, because now the money I was going to be spending on gas, I can spend on gifts."
Plan of attack
This winter, area residents will be able to take an active role is designing Crow Wing County's plan to prevent methamphetamine use.
A family miracle
PILLAGER - Nothing reminds families more of how grateful they are for one another than when they come close to losing one of their own.
Woman's death in submerged car appears accidental
The death of a Baxter woman whose car was found submerged Nov. 15 in Gull Lake appears to be accidental.
This was Brainerd
NOVEMBER 25 - 40 years ago (1965) - Santa arrives in Brainerd Friday to usher in the Christmas Season. The jolly old gent will arrive at the Northern Pacific depot and then will make his way via fire engine to his headquarters.
Santa to get area assist from governor
Santa Claus traditionally makes his first seasonal appearance at parades and shopping malls the day after Thanksgiving, but this year shoppers in Aitkin and Baxter may spy Gov. Tim Pawlenty as well.
County mulls remodeling courtroom
Accented with swirled marble, dark oak and stained glass, the historic courtroom on the third floor of the courthouse in Brainerd has served county justice since 1920 - but its role and perhaps its look is about to change.
Point of view
This is an education building in Brainerd. What is it? Find the answer Friday.
LOCAL BRIEFS
There will be a recognition reception at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Brainerd High School cafeteria to honor Kathy Hegstrom, the 2006 Brainerd Teacher of the Year.
Crosslake City Council plans two special meetings next week
CROSSLAKE - The Crosslake City Council will meet in two special sessions at 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at city hall.
Point of view
This is an old building in Little Falls. What is it? Find the answer Sunday.
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.
Alice Lubbers
LITTLE FALLS - Alice Lubbers, a 76-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at the Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls, Minn., with the Rev. Cathie Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls, Minn. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. at the church on Monday.
Betty Roberts Donat
Betty Roberts Donat, age 87, of Brainerd, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Dennis M. Richmond
PILLAGER - Dennis Michael Richmond, age 54, resident of Cedar Home in Pillager, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Dennis was born on Dec. 3, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Minn., to Norman and Bertha (Newman) Richmond.
Betty Roberts Donat
Betty Roberts Donat, age 87, of Brainerd, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with the Rev. Bob Twiton officiating. Friends may visit the funeral chapel during the hour prior to services. Interment will be at Lake Edward Township Cemetery.
Stanley J. 'Bud' Walker
LITTLE FALLS - Stanley J. "Bud" Walker, an 87-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, at the Talhai Care Center in St. Cloud, Minn. Funeral services will be private on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, Minn. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Little Falls, Minn.
Paul W. Fletcher
BURNSVILLE - Paul Wesley Fletcher was born on March 30, 1918, to Otto and Pheobe (Lingwall) Fletcher in Emily, Minn. Paul attended Little Pine School through eighth grade. While attending school he helped his family raise potatoes which were sold in Crosby to restaurants. Paul's occupation as a young man was cutting pulp wood. In 1936, he met Beava Dorotha Bennett and they were married on Oct. 26, 1940.
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.
Linda A. Olson
PINE RIVER - Linda A. Olson, age 58, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at her home on Whitefish Lake after a courageous battle with ALS. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at St. Alice Catholic Church, Pequot Lakes. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials preferred to the ALS Association, 333 North Washington Avenue, Suite 105, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Teena Marie Tretter
HILLMAN - Teena Marie Tretter, a 36-year-old resident of Hillman, Minn., died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at her home in Hillman, Minn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at St. John's Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lastrup, Minn., with the Rev. William Vouk III officiating.
Viola Scofield
NORTHFIELD - Viola Scofield, age 85, formerly of Backus, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at the Northfield Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
VOX POP
Once again, some of our "educators" are subjecting us with their sour grapes with regard to our superintendent, Linda Lawrie. They continue to take pot shots at a superintendent that accomplished what she was charged with in a highly efficient and effective manner. I applaud our school board for their vote of support and contract renewal. Maybe at some point these "educators" will be more careful of the lessons they are teaching our children.
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Open Forum
I am tired of listening to the Bush bashing and anti-war stupidity. If you know so much about how to run this country, why didn't you give President Bush the answers before the war started. You criticize President Bush for playing guitar during Katrina? What did you expect him to do, stand in front of the storm and stop the waves? Grow up.
Open Forum
I wonder how World War II would have ended if Americans had acted the way the anti-war demonstrators act today, maybe we would be saying "Heil Hitler" instead of singing "God Bless America."
CHURCHES
HILLMAN - Immanuel Lutheran Church will have its Christmas tea at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the church, located at the intersection of Highways 47 and 27, north of Hillman.
Recruitment is his mission
As offensive and recruiting coordinator for South Dakota State University in the 1990s, Carl Larson specialized in finding the right players for his team.
SCOREBOARD
Football
When in doubt wear blaze orange
Every year at this time somebody calls and asks if he needs to wear blaze orange while:
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Friday Nov 25
SCOREBOARD
Football
LOCAL SPORTS SHORTS
A 10-team girls' basketball scrimmage is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Forestview Middle School in Baxter.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Friday
Geppert, Reese leave their mark for Brainerd
In just one year German foreign exchange student Kristin Geppert has left her imprint on the Brainerd Warriors swimming and diving team.
Raiders learn from mistakes to win home opener
A basketball team can't score if it doesn't possess the ball and when the Central Lakes College Raiders women's basketball team figured that out Wednesday the game was over.
CLC suffers first loss
Although the men's college basketball season is only a few weeks old there has been one poll in Division III of the NJCAA.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Light snow spreading from west to east. Only a slight
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly cloudy west. Mostly cloudy with a chance of
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny west. Cloudy followed by decreasing clouds east. Light snow extreme northeast mainly this morning. Highs in the mid 20s far northeast to the lower 60s southwest.
State forecast for S.D.
Corrected expiration time
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Light snow likely west and south...Mainly in the afternoon. A chance for light snow northwest and central. Becoming mostly cloudy northeast. High from the upper teens northwest to the mid 20s central and south.
State forecast for Minnesota
Tonight...Mostly cloudy in the evening...Then becoming partly
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy. Chance of snow through the day northeast. Highs in
Turkey day
Weather drawing by Becca Wig of Mrs. Smith's third grade class at Garfield school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Winter storm warning for the lake superior snow belt in far northwest wisconsin tonight through thursday night...
This turkey received a pardon
Weather drawing by Amanda Imgrund in the Riverside School third-grade class of Mrs. Meyer.
State forecast for Iowa
Tonight...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy.
State forecast for N.D.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy west and south. Partly cloudy northeast.