Friday, December 3, 2004
Yearly changes in Rivieras don't fool many guessers
From 1971 to 1973, when Buick made its aerodynamically stylish boattail Rivieras, there were changes in each year.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
Entertainment shorts
Tickets are $3. They may be purchased from the CLC bookstore by calling 855-8199.
He's hooked on TV but he's no couch potato
Brainerd High School junior Josh Holbrook is not enrolled in the beginning or advanced television production classes, yet he is the first student in the studio in the morning and usually the last to leave.
James Keelaghan
Winnipeg singer-songwriter
A place in history
The Weakerthans may have sung "I hate Winnipeg," but James Keelaghan doesn't plan to counter with a song called "I Love Winnipeg." His affection for his Manitoba home of the last three years -- along with every other place he writes about -- is obvious throughout his catalogue.
CLC Theatre auditions Dec. 9
Auditions for Central Lakes College Theatre's production of Neil LaBute's drama "The Shape of Things" will be held 7 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Dryden Theatre on the Brainerd campus.
Best bets
Winnipeg, Manitoba, folkie James Keelaghan explores history and landscape in the final Grassroots Concert of the season. The tunes start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Nisswa Community Center. Tickets are $10.
Entertainment shorts
Kids Act Productions will perform "The Elves and the Shoemaker" 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10 in the Brainerd High School Little Theater.
Christmas concert slated in Staples
Also appearing will be the Staples Area Men's Chorus, the Staples Area Women's Chorus and the Staples-Motley High School Bell Choir.
Ranchhands let the music do the talking
One thing the Ranchhands will never be accused of is false advertising. Take a good look at the photograph above at right. Now close your eyes and imagine the music played by the guys lounging on those rocks under a big sky.
Tempting aromas and flavors create holiday feeling
For young and old alike, the magic and mystery of Christmas still surround us like a cozy blanket in front of an open fire, or the warmth of family and friends gathered together during the holiday season.
SCHOOL MENUS
Brainerd
BIRTHS
Allen Logelin and Steph Pflepsen, Brainerd, a boy, Chase Raymond Logelin, 5 pounds, 11 ounces, Aug. 8, 2004. Grandparents are John and Betty Pflepsen, Brainerd, and Dan and Char Logelin, Cedar Ridge, Colo.
AREA CRIME
BURGLARY -- Robert Bowen, 1,000 block of Sixth Avenue Northeast, Wednesday reported his residence broken into.
Public meetings
The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Commission will meet 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the airport conference room.
Fires
The Brainerd Fire Department was called at 9:50 a.m. Thursday to Family of Christ Lutheran Church on Woida Road in Baxter and at 12:55 p.m. Thursday to Cygneture Title, 13492 Elmwood Drive, Baxter, for what turned out to be false alarms.
Accident
FORT RIPLEY Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision about 8:45 a.m. Thursday on Highway 371 at the Crow Wing and Morrison county lines, the State Patrol reported.
Housing shorts
The Greater Lakes Association of Realtors recently held its annual installation of officers.
All decked out
A large, four-bedroom Victorian home in north Brainerd built in the early 1900s has endured its share of turmoil over the years.
Area brief
HACKENSACK -- American Legion Post 202 of Hackensack donated $350 to Ah-Gwah-Ching for veterans' Christmas gifts.
Pillager Special Olympians compete in bowling
PILLAGER -- Pillager Special Olympians recently participated in the Region 5 Special Olympics bowling tournament in Little Falls.
Area briefs
STAPLES -- Steven and Linda Johnson of Motley are holding a pop can fund-raiser to raise money to help their son and his family, Ryan and Sarah Johnson of Staples.
Motley school earns blue ribbon
MOTLEY -- Motley Elementary School may have only about 145 kindergarten through fifth-grade students, but the small rural school recently was recognized nationally for its academic achievements.
Students who completed CLC Heavy Equipment program recognized at luncheon in Staples
STAPLES -- Central Lakes College honored its fall term finishers of training in Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance at a luncheon last Wednesday in Staples.
Short-term college programs target people on the go
Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has expanded its number of short-term academic programs in response to demand for streamlined career education.
Ice is not safe
Ice may be forming on the edges of area lakes and ponds, but the ice is not nearly thick enough yet to support people as a 10-year-old boy and his mother found out Wednesday.
County human rights award nominations sought
The Crow Wing County Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the second Crow Wing County Human Rights Award.
Bank robbery suspect in court
Criminal charges were filed Thursday against the man accused of robbing a Backus bank.
Cross embarks on tour
While her classmates at Mississippi Horizons will be hard at work studying math and English, Caitlin Cross will be jet-setting across the country polishing her public speaking skills and promoting youth volunteerism.
Dance team to prance through holiday shows
The Brainerd Warriors Dance Team dance team will perform three holiday shows Saturday at Brainerd High School.
Washington school memories
Washington High School
This was Brainerd
100 years ago (1904) - Notice: Life insurance companies will reduce the rate 33 percent to all who agree to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. A wise measure. 35 cents, tea or tablets. H.P. Dunn & Co.
Local briefs
A Minnesota Court of Appeals three-judge panel will hear oral arguments Jan. 6 on an appeal of a previously dismissed lawsuit between the Brainerd Dispatch and the city of Brainerd.
Overheard
"Some people working for community corrections today are not going to be working for community corrections tomorrow."
This was Brainerd
Sandy Smith, who rushed for 1,489 yards and paced the Brainerd High School Warriors in scoring with 13 touchdowns and 80 points this season, was named Brainerd Warrior offensive player of the year at the awards banquet.
Overheard
"Live like you're dying. Realize how nice it is to have a day when you feel good, when the sun shines on you and when you hear your granddaughter giggle. Don't let it pass you by. Everyone should live like they're dying."
County seeks volunteers to serve on committees, commissions
WALKER -- Cass County commissioners hope more average citizens will consider volunteering their time for one of the many county committees and commissions. They will make new committee appointments in January.
Cass investigator to run Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force
WALKER -- Cass Sheriff Randy Fisher obtained Cass County Board approval Thursday to permit longtime Cass sheriff's investigator Mike Diekmann to accept a joint county appointment as Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force coordinator.
Raising funds to end child abuse
Lyndie Walker (left) and Alexandra Jones were among members of the Brainerd High School Orchestra quartet performing for the 11th annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse Thursday at the Westgate Mall in Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
Suspect arrested
A 47-year-old Pequot Lakes man has been arrested in connection with Friday's robbery of the Backus branch of the First National Bank of Walker.
Electrical panel overheats in Cass courthouse building
WALKER -- People visiting Cass County Courthouse Thursday may have noticed the lingering smell of something electrical burning. It was the main incoming electric service panel.
Money pit
Central Minnesota Community Corrections is bleeding money and commissioners from three area counties made plans Wednesday to stop the flow.
Remembering old school
Do you have a favorite story to share about ol' Washington High? Or a fond memory from Washington Middle School?
Rehearsing 'Our Town'
Mr. Webb (senior Max Karnowski) comforts daughter Emily (junior Ginny Mueller) after she confesses to wedding-day jitters in a rehearsal for "Our Town" Wednesday in the Brainerd High School Little Theater. The BHS drama department will present the play 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the theater. Tickets are $5 at the door. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
Stories of AIDS devastation shared at service
Connie Statz was diagnosed with HIV more than 23 years ago after receiving a tainted blood transfusion in an Idaho hospital.
CORRECTION
As the result of incorrect information provided the Dispatch, services in the Ira "Jack" Enos obituary on Page 4A Thursday should have been listed as 10 a.m. Friday at Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood.
Baxter irked at Brainerd over proposed wastewater rate hike
The city of Baxter has taken the city of Brainerd to task for proposed wastewater rate increases.
Ira 'Jack' Enos
DEERWOOD -- Ira "Jack" Enos, 76, Deerwood, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village, Brainerd.
Dean A. Warner
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Dean A. Warner, 81, of Fort Myers, Fla., died Nov. 29, 2004. He was born in San Francisco, a son of the late Blake and Florence Warner. He was a graduate of Washington High School in 1941. Dean was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Force with the 49th Fighter Group. He served in the South Pacific. After the war, he returned home to Brainerd until he moved to California in 1953. In 1967 he took over ASM Manufacturing supplying airless spray equipment to the paint industry. Dean lived part time in the area from 1991 and moved here full time in 1998. He was a member of Royal Palm Yacht Club, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. He attended McGregor Baptist Church. He was an avid boater and fisherman.
Fran R. Rasinski
LITTLE FALLS -- Fran R. Rasinski, 64-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Dec. 1, 2004, at her home in Little Falls, Minn. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel. Fran is survived by her children, Sheila Pelzer, Brenda Van Heel, Kim Primus and Michael Rasinski.
Wilfred Leyendecker
Wilfred Leyendecker, age 83, died at his home on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004. Arrangements are with the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake.
Janet W. Laughlin
CROSSLAKE -- Janet W. Laughlin, age 83 years, died Nov. 29, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Parnell "Ted." Dear mother of Linda (Jim) Zimmer, Pat (Suzi), Mark (Gayle), Mike, Jim (Lisa), Eileen (Rob) Noblet, and Mary (Gus) Alters. Further survived by 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Memorial funeral mass will be Monday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Church, 9100 93rd Ave., North, Brooklyn Park. The family will receive relatives and friends Monday from 9-10 a.m. at the church. Jan was a former resident of Crosslake and was a former city clerk of Crosslake, retiring in 1983. Jan enjoyed her family, traveling, crossword puzzles and playing poker with her friends.
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.
Marion D. Sherwood
PINE RIVER -- Marion D. Sherwood, age 96, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at his home. Marion was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Marion was born Dec. 19, 1907, in Pine River, the fourth child of Noble and Eliza Sherwood.
U'Dell L. Sandberg
STILLWATER -- U'Dell Luvonne Sandberg, 76, of Stillwater, (formerly of Brainerd), died Nov. 30, 2004, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Gerald P. Look
Gerald P. Look, 72, Brainerd, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village.
Clarence O. Peterson
DEERWOOD -- Clarence Oscar Peterson, 90, of Deerwood, died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on Nov. 6, 1914, in Deerwood Township to Charles and Emelia (Engblom) Peterson. He married Marion Butler on July 15, 1942, in Aitkin. He was a retired Crosby-Ironton High School custodian. He was a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of Walter Scott Erickson American Legion Post No. 557 of Deerwood and the Zion Lutheran Church, Crosby.
Florence Mathison Dale
Mrs. Florence Mathison Dale, 91, Brainerd, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Florence A. Mathison-Dale
Florence A. Mathison-Dale, 91, Brainerd, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village.
Betty R. Carlson
Betty Ruth Coates was born Feb. 10, 1933, in Little Falls, Minn., to Francis and Alma (Jasorka) Coates. She grew up and attended school in Little Falls, graduating from high school there in 1951. She married Robert Carlson Sr. in Little Falls. The couple lived in Dothan, Ala., and Brainerd, Minn. Later she married William Major. They lived in Northome, Minn., until moving to Bemidji in 1980. Betty's life was centered around her family. One of her greatest pleasures was traveling with them.
Ira 'Jack' Enos
DEERWOOD -- Ira "Jack" Enos, 76, Deerwood, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village, Brainerd. He was born Jan. 26, 1928, in Cloverton to Harry and Lucy (Krouch) Enos. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, owner and operator of Jack's Barber Shop in Deerwood and a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Deerwood, Walter Scott Erickson American Legion, Deerwood, and the 40&8, Brainerd.
Kenneth E. Gangestad
FORT RIPLEY -- Kenneth Earl Gangestad, age 77, resident of Fort Ripley, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at St. Cloud Hospital.
Phyllis Tuomi
EAST GULL LAKE -- Phyllis Tuomi, age 72, died early Wednesday morning, Dec. 1, 2004, at her home in East Gull Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Seamus Walsh officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter and for one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
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.
Marion D. Sherwood
PINE RIVER -- Marion D. Sherwood, age 96, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at his home. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Kline Funeral Home in Pine River. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Kline Funeral Home in Pine River and one hour prior to services on Friday.
Open Forum
"More boots on the ground! More boots on the ground!"
Vox Pop
Baxter Police Chief Jim Exsted is one of the finest police officers and investigators I have ever worked with. Chief Exsted exemplifies integrity and is well-respected by his peers, local law enforcement and other agencies.
CHURCHES
BAXTER -- The Rev. J. Dean Gevik of Baxter recently wrote and published a book called "Confessions of a Parish Pastor." His book is available at Book World in the Westgate Mall and Gevik will have a book signing noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the bookstore.
Dig for the treasure of Christ
Have you ever dug for treasure? Here's a chance.
'Cold' can mean many different things
The cold winds of winter are upon us. The term "cold" is used in many ways by many people.
Sabres stick Warriors with loss
When Stacie Oistad was on the floor all was well for the Sartell Sabres.
Eastman, BHS hope to improve on 5-21 season
With the Sartell football team playing in the Prep Bowl at the Metrodome last week, the Brainerd Warriors boys' basketball team has earned another three days of practice.
Gobbler grapplers fall to Grand Rapids
AITKIN -- Phillip Just and B.J. Wasserzieher picked up pins for the Aitkin Gobblers wrestling team in a 47-25 loss to the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks Thursday.
Pioneers' Kurtz, Swanson honored
Lisa Kurtz and Jenae Swanson have been named Pierz Pioneers Volleyball Players of the Year.
Stoll, Kavanaugh power Pillager
PILLAGER -- Joe Stoll led the Pillager Huskies to a 69-51 season-opening win over Nevis as he recorded a double-double with 32 points and grabbed 10 boards Thursday.
No motivation problem
LITTLE FALLS -- Through the years the Brainerd Warriors boys' hockey team has had difficulty getting up to play the Little Falls Flyers.
Cardinals cruise past Wolverines
STAPLES --Melissa Roberts led the Staples-Motley girls' basketball team with a game-high 14 points as the Cardinals beat the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines 52-31 in Mid-State Conference play Thursday.
W-DC wins two of three
PINE RIVER -- The Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines won two of three meets in the Pine River-Backus Road Crew quadrangular wrestling meet Tuesday.
Stearns grabs hat trick, W-DC wins
WADENA -- Preston Stearns' hat trick helped the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines get back to their winning ways with a 4-0 victory over Pequot Lakes in Mid-State Conference boys hockey Thursday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Pats reload after state tourney trip
Last year's Pequot Lakes boys' basketball dream season wasn't without question marks.
S-M cagers hope to continue school's run of success
The Staples-Motley Cardinals were one game away from the Class 2A state boys' basketball tournament last year.
Brainerd's Deyo wins all-around
WILLMAR -- Brainerd gymnast Lauren Deyo took the all-around honors winning the uneven bars, floor exercise and the vault to propel the Warriors to a 136.15-125.70 win over the Willmar Cardinals Thursday in Central Lakes Conference action.
Area boys' basketball schedules
Aitkin Gobblers
Sports shorts
Kayla Huether and Megan Bates each scored 12 points leading the Brainerd Warriors sophomore girls' basketball team to a 55-17 victory over Sartell Thursday at Brainerd.
Remembering 'The Pit'
I guess I was destined, or doomed, to be a sports writer.
Scoreboard
Area events
Warriors take a step back in loss to Bemidji
Last Tuesday, the Brainerd Warriors girls' hockey team played a talented St. Cloud Tech team even and almost came away with an upset win.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy this morning. Becoming partly cloudy this
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy central and north with a chance of light snow
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...A chance of light snow or flurries this morning...Mainly
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy early with decreasing clouds. Highs from the mid 30s northeast to the mid 40s south central.
Out with the snowman
Weather drawing by Carlee Waschek of Mrs. Collins' second grade class at Eagle View school.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Scattered flurries north. Highs from the upper 20s far north to the 30s elsewhere.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy. Snow likely north. 1 to 3 inches possible. A chance of light snow south. Highs in the mid 20s north to mid 30s south.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy east with light snow or flurries. Partly
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy northeast. Partly to mostly cloudy elsewhere.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...A few flurries...Sprinkles and patchy light snow early this morning...Otherwise decreasing clouds and becoming windy...Especially west. Highs from the lower 40s northeast to the lower 50s central and west.
Season for singing
Weather drawing by Courtney Ryan of Mr. Meyer's fourth grade class at Lowell school.