Nisswa honor bestowed on Ted Schaefer Sep 26, 2009
For Schaefer, who has lived in the Nisswa area since his parents moved to Gull Lake when he was in his teens, Nisswa is home. "I think you owe something back to the community if you can do it," said Schaefer. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mary 'Pat' Galligan Sep 23, 2009
Pat cherished her time at "The Lake" - a family retreat in East Gull Lake, Minn. since 1969 - where she and her husband graciously welcomed and entertained family and friends. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Sharen Eide Oates Sep 22, 2009
died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at her East Gull Lake Home. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Sat. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Biz Buzz: SA going downtown Sep 20, 2009
Madden's on Gull Lake reported it was chosen by the readers of Meetings MidAmerica Magazine as a "Best of MidAmerica" Property. Key factors in determining the award were quality of meeting space, guest rooms, staff, service, food and beverage, amenities, activities and value, Madden's reported. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Friday's Scores Sep 20, 2009
Three Rivers 28, Richland Gull Lake 23. Traverse City St. Francis 64, Charlevoix 0. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Mark Muesing, 'an old country doctor,' dies at 75 Sep 17, 2009
Dr. Mark Muesing, who was a family physician at the Lake Region Clinic in Brainerd, died Monday at 75 at his East Gull Lake home. Dr. Dave Boran, the chief medical officer of Brainerd Lakes Health, said Tuesday in a telephone interview that he and Muesing worked together at Lake Region Clinic for 13 or 14 years. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
WHAT'S DOING Sep 13, 2009
Advanced tickets are on sale at Cash Wise Liquors (Baxter), Easy Riders, Martins Sports Shop, Morey's Seafood, Ski Gull and Zorbaz on Gull Lake. For more information call 963-4353 or e-mail us at info@skigull. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Helping the college foundation Sep 13, 2009
Katharine Herold (left), Merry Lynn Roelofs, Katie Burton, Michael Burton and Kathy Burton talked during social hour Friday night before enjoying dinner and the play "Married Alive" at the Gull Lake Center-Grand View Lodge. The Central Lakes College Foundation sponsored the event with all proceeds scheduled to benefit CLC student scholarships. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Local entertainment calendar Sep 11, 2009
7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Gull Lake Center at Grand View Lodge, with a 5:30 p.m. social and silent auction, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $75, are available from the Chanhassen Box Office by calling (866) 246-4926. PEQUOT LAKES. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Agnes R. Bisted Sep 10, 2009
Agnes was born on Oct. 18, 1916, in East Gull Lake to James and Dottie (Barker) Bell, one of eight children. She lived her entire life in the Brainerd area. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
As always, Fishing Has No Boundaries doesn't disappoint Sep 6, 2009
We ended up moving off our first spot and worked our way down into Steamboat Bay on Gull Lake, where we caught another bass, a northern and a walleye. The guys were impressed when my walleye call was successful on our one and only walleye of the morning, but this day wasn't about walleye or Dan. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Thursday' prep football Scores Sep 5, 2009
Richland Gull Lake 40, Paw Paw 20. Richmond 24, Almont 10. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Robinson running for board Aug 30, 2009
Robinson, 42, a former mayor of East Gull Lake, lives in Baxter with his wife, Julie; and their son, Gus, 9, a Lowell fourth-grader, and daughter, Sophie, 7, a Lowell second-grader ... He's a graduate of the chamber's Leadership in the Lakes Area program and served for two years on the East Gull Lake Planning Commission before he spent four years as East Gull Lake mayor from 2000-2004. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Friday's High School Football Scores Aug 30, 2009
Otsego 21, Richland Gull Lake 19. Ottawa Lake Whiteford 34, Pittsford 13. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Arts and entertainment events calendar Aug 28, 2009
Madden's on Gull Lake ... Jerry O'Hagen and his 14-piece orchestra to perform Sept. 4-6 for a ballroom dancing event, Madden's Resort on Gull Lake ... 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11-12, Gull Lake Center at Grand View Lodge, with a 5:30 p.m. social and silent auction, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $75, are available from the Chanhassen Box Office by calling (866) 246-4926. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Nelson files for re-election Aug 27, 2009
Nelson, 51, of East Gull Lake, said she is running again because she would like to continue to be part of the board's ongoing mission of providing a quality education to all students in the district. "As a school board member, I promise this community I will always make each and every decision with much thought," said Nelson. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
It's a beautiful morning Aug 27, 2009
John Guild, East Gull Lake, wrote, "Kayaking down the Gull River is such a wonderful experience. On a beautiful July morning, there was a splash, and then silence, as the deer and I shared the moment.". Do you have a recent scenic picture that shows the beauty of the lakes area. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
This was Brainerd Aug 24, 2009
Ron Lindner, Brainerd, hooked a pair of trophy-sized northerns on Gull Lake, the largest weighing in at 14-6 pounds. 40 years ago (1969). (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Richfield's Sander, Bemidji's Kippenhan win championships Aug 24, 2009
202-Tiffany Etterman, East Gull Lake, 1:50:35 ... 258-Stephanie Etterman, East Gull Lake, 1:59:25. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Pequot man makes sure birds can live in style Aug 19, 2009
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Fostering matters of the HART Aug 18, 2009
A retired teacher, Germann moved to Gull Lake in 2005 after she retired from the White Bear Lake School District, where she taught high school English for 36 years ... Germann and her oldest sister bought a small, run-down cabin on Gull Lake in 1988 because they loved vacationing in the area, but found that it was difficult finding accommodations that would accept dogs ... "Everyone knows, if you don't like animals, don't come to the lake," she said of the many friends and family members who... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Business notes Aug 16, 2009
Gull Lake Glass plans expansion. Gull Lake Glass, on Highway 371 north of Brainerd, plans to complete an addition this fall. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Sara Drew and Kyle Berg Aug 9, 2009
Parents are Mike and Diane Drew, Randall and Gerald and Pam Berg, East Gull Lake. An October 17 wedding is being planned. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Gull at sunset Aug 6, 2009
Marla Yoho, Brainerd, submitted this photograph taken last August "of a sunset view from our deck on the south end of Gull Lake in Fairview Township. The photo has such a mixture of colors and serenity that my sister duplicated in oils for an art class she took.". To Subscribe to the Brainerd Dispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Upcoming events Jul 31, 2009
Madden's on Gull Lake. 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Jenna Clark and Tyler Jarvela Jul 26, 2009
Parents are Kevin and Sherry Clark, East Gull Lake, and James Jarvela, Trommald, and Darla Jarvela, Crosby. An August 22nd wedding is being planned at St. Francis Church, Brainerd. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
The rock bass were biting and the kids were happy Jul 26, 2009
The baitfish supply in Gull Lake is still maxed and it's going to take a while for the walleyes to get excited about our bait. The Whitefish Chain has been happening and I am guessing that the predator-prey relationship is a little more balanced than on the Gull Lake Chain. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
OUR OPINION: LAW ENFORCEMENT Jul 26, 2009
In addition property owners in the area have long complained that the Gull Lake boaters caused problems related to trespassing, littering and underage drinking ... Assisting Cass County law enforcement were the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department, the DNR and the city of East Gull Lake. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Gull Lake yachting competition Jul 25, 2009
Gull Lake RegattaLucie Keller (left) and Taylor Jordan in their boat, the Edge, and Michael Murphy and Jedidiah Smith, in TimeX, represented the Gull Lake Yacht Club on Thursday in the Junior X Class Race. The race kicked off a major youth regatta event on Gull Lake ... Lucie Keller (left) and Taylor Jordan in their boat, the Edge, and Michael Murphy and Jedidiah Smith, in TimeX, represented the Gull Lake Yacht Club on Thursday in the Junior X Class Race. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Nature's reign Jul 24, 2009
Rain clouds moved through East Gull Lake on Wednesday, giving the area a thorough soaking ... Rain clouds moved through East Gull Lake on Wednesday, giving the area a thorough soaking. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Senior Class: Only a net gets in the way of their fun Jul 21, 2009
Jim Erickson of East Gull Lake retrieved the ball during a friendly tennis match on the courts at Gregory Park in Brainerd ... He also plays at the East Gull Lake city tennis courts a few days a week during the summer ... Bob Hunstad, 69, who spends most of his time at his retirement place on Gull Lake, but also lives in Eagan, has played tennis for 35 years and enjoys his Wednesday afternoons at Gregory Park. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Classic finds 'rare air' Jul 21, 2009
Golfers are inundated with views like this on hole No. 1 at the Classic at Madden's Resort in East Gull Lake, which was ranked by Golf Digest Magazine as the 40th-best public course in the nation. Peter Wong. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Scary ordeal, happy ending Jul 18, 2009
The boy was found in a wooded area west of Highway 371 and south of the Gull Lake Dam Road. Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl advised the public to always keep a watchful eye on children and grandchildren. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Shriners stage motorcyle rally to help hospital Jul 17, 2009
The next stop will be Kelly's on the west side of Gull Lake and then back to Bada-Bing by 5-5:30 p.m., said Burnard. Cost to participate is $25 in advance or $30 on Saturday. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
All in the Family Jul 16, 2009
Grandma Rose from East Gull Lake took this picture of Jake Borders when he came back from a great day of fishing with Grandpa Ron. Jake is the son of Jason and Jen Borders. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Police blotter Jul 15, 2009
No injuries were reported in a crash at 1:08 p.m. Thursday on Highway 371 and Gull Lake Dam Road. No injuries were reported with a vehicle in the ditch at 5:34 a.m. Thursday south of Deerwood on Highway 6 and County Road 133. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Race for the Cure results Jul 15, 2009
81 5-Nancy Phillips, 58, E Gull Lake, MN 27:00 ... 206 3-Carol Demgen, 64, East Gull Lake, MN 33:56 ... 128-Tim Nelson, 15, East Gull Lake, MN 26:24. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Marriage licenses Jul 11, 2009
Kyle E. Berg, 26, and Sara L. Drew, 21, both of East Gull Lake ... Tyler L. Jarvela, 25, Crosby, and Jenna M. Clark, 22, East Gull Lake. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Gull Point quiet on the Fourth Jul 10, 2009
Burch credited law enforcement collaboration, the city of East Gull Lake's assistance and participation in the public safety initiative and community members support for the successful weekend. To Subscribe to the Brainerd Dispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Fourth of July calendar of events Jul 2, 2009
Fireworks, 10 p.m., Madden's on Gull Lake. GARRISON. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
EXTRA CREDIT Jun 30, 2009
Ashley Ann Kuschel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albie Kuschel, East Gull Lake, earned an associate of science degree in business with a concentration in legal office systems at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Fla. Itasca Community College named Jason Imgrund to the dean's list for spring semester. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Cass plans Gull Point crackdown for Fourth Jun 28, 2009
This year, officers will be stationed on the road to Gull Point and on the point itself, which extends as a sand bar out into Gull Lake and is private property. Boats can still anchor off the point, Burch said, but people will not be allowed to step onto the point. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
'IT'S SERIOUS, GANG' Jun 28, 2009
IT'S SERIOUS, GANG'Cass County meeting with legislators focuses on the economyBy Associate EditorEAST GULL LAKE - Senate District 4 state legislators Thursday gave their perspectives of this year's legislative session to the Cass County Economic Development Corp. at Cragun's Conference and Golf Resort. Sen. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Fundraiser to benefit Race for the Cure Jun 26, 2009
The drawing will be at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Confidence Learning Center, 1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Drive, East Gull Lake. Participants need not be present to win. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Ultralight pilot faces 8 criminal counts Jun 25, 2009
Kurilla was piloting the ultralight aircraft about 7:20 p.m. near Gull Point on the south end of Gull Lake in Cass County when the airplane crashed into the water ... Deputies arrived at Gull Lake about 7:30 p.m. and learned Kurilla and Paulson had been taken to Ernie's on Gull Lake following the airplane crash. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Pilot of crashed ultralight plane arrested Jun 24, 2009
Kurilla was piloting the ultralight aircraft about 7:20 p.m. near Gull Point on the south end of Gull Lake in Cass County when the airplane crashed into the water ... A witness who saw the ultralight airplane flying Saturday told the Dispatch that airplane had made two passes near Ernie's on Gull Lake, both times flying very close to the water before pulling up near the restaurant ... Cass County Sheriff Randy Fisher said as of Monday morning the airplane remained in Gull Lake and it's Kurilla's... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Open Forum: Neo-Darwinism is pure fraud Jun 24, 2009
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DeRyder, Henry named first team All-Wolverine Jun 3, 2009
Taylor Schultz, Gull Lake ... Eric Butcher, Gull Lake ... Greg Bergland, Gull Lake. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Dowagiac's Chris Craft earns All-Wolverine Conference honors Jun 3, 2009
Joining Craft on the squad were Bryan Vandenberg of Gull Lake, Alec Brezezinski of South Haven, Taylor Linebaugh of Vicksburg and Brian Anderson of Vicksburg. Also on the team were Brian Nathan of Gull Lake, Jay Cook of Otsego, Jon Westhoff Otsego, Matt Howe Gull Lake, Tyler Swinehart Plainwell, Janson VanderKlok of Vicksburg and Scott Manski of Vicksburg ... Bryan Vandenberg Gull Lake. (Dowagiac News, MI)
State bets on staycations Jun 2, 2009
At Madden s on Gull Lake in Brainerd, owner and General Manager C. Brian Thuringer said this has been the most serious of the four or five recessions he has seen during his 36 years at the resort. This is the first time that the bottom has really fallen out, Thuringer said. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Niles golfers finish sixth to qualify for regionals May 27, 2009
Vicksburg took second with a 332 and Gull Lake third with a 337 ... Gull Lake's Matt Howe was the medalist with a score of 77. (Niles Star, MI)
Dowagiac's Craft wins Wolverine golf crown May 19, 2009
Defending champion Gull Lake was second with a 321, while Otsego was third with a 322 ... The Chieftains' Chris Craft was the overall tournament champion as he fired a 74 to edge Gull Lake's Matt Howe, who shot a 77. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Between a rock and a hard place May 16, 2009
"It's even more destructive than clear-cutting," says Susanne Lauten, who became so incensed when she learned about the possibility of a uranium mine opening up less than 20 kilometres from her Gull Lake cottage, she started up Cottagers Against Uranium Mining and Exploration. "At least with clear-cutting you can plant trees. With open-pit mining that land is gone. All you're left with is a gaping hole.". (Globe and Mail)
Chieftain soccer team blanked by Devils May 15, 2009
The Dowagiac varsity soccer team gave up seven first half goals and was defeated by visiting Gull Lake Wednesday afternoon 8-0. The Dowagiac soccer team was blanked by visiting Gull Lake 8-0 on Wednesday ... Gull Lake 7, Dowagiac 0. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Memorial Day for less May 15, 2009
Why: Because the long holiday weekend at this family favorite on beautiful Gull Lake means horse-drawn trolley rides, bonfires with marshmallow roasting, fishing clinics, bingo, evening entertainment and much more. The resort also features a huge indoor pool, spa, and top-notch golf course. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Dowagiac splits with Gull Lake, falls into tie May 14, 2009
Gull Lake's quest for a sixth straight Wolverine Conference crown in baseball took a hit as Dowagiac pounded 15 base hits in the opener for a 13-3 six-inning conquest as sophomore Jason Turner pitched the complete game ... "One inning seems to always bite us since it is the story of our season so far," explained Gull Lake coach Bill Blakely ... A three error fifth inning by the Chiefs defense helped Gull Lake (10-12, 6-6) tally a pair of runs with the only hit being a lead off bunt by junior... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Sweep keeps Chieftains in thick of title race May 14, 2009
Miranda East tossed a one-hitter Tuesday afternoon to help lead Dowagiac to a sweep of visiting Gull Lake in Wolverine Conference softball ... Gull Lake grabbed a 1-0 lead on Dowagiac as it scored an unearned run in the first inning ... The Lady Blue Devils managed a few more hits in the nightcap, but Dowagiac's Tara Sova did not allow an earned run and fanned seven Gull Lake hitters. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Chiefs finish fourth at conference tourney May 14, 2009
Hargett and Collins defeated Cara Sedlecky and Ashley Hescott of Three Rivers (6-2, 6-3) and Stephanie Jackson and Lorissa Castro of Gull Lake (7-6, 6-2) before falling to Rachel Brower and Meghau Taylor of Allegan in the finals 6-3 and 6-4 ... Robinson and Tyrakowski defeated Chelsea Boers and Mary Nelson of Comstock (6-1, 6-3), lost to Dana Pausch and Shelby Smith of Gull Lake (6-1, 6-0) and defeated Cairn Reisch and Audrianna Williams of Otsego 6-4 and 6-2. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Craft earns medalist honors as Chiefs finish third May 13, 2009
Gull Lake, which entered the day just two points behind Vicksburg in the overall standings, finished fourth with a 166 and virtually eliminated itself from the conference championship. Host South Haven was fifth with a 173, Paw Paw sixth with a 176 and Comstock seventh with a 177. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Dowagiac golf team takes third on Friday May 12, 2009
Gull Lake was second with a 152 and the Chieftains third with a 159 ... Gull Lake is second with 79 points and Dowagiac third with 67. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Dowagiac baseball team swept by Plainwell May 12, 2009
We had the bases loaded in the last inning, but couldn't come up with the big hit," he added. The Chieftains matched the Trojans for hits with six. Tim DeRyder had a double for Dowagiac.Dowagiac remains in first place with Gull Lake coming to town on Tuesday."Tuesday is huge," Henry said.First GameDowagiac 000 100 0 - 1 4 1Plainwell 000 060 x - 6 7 1WP - McHugh and BeeryLP - Tanner Melvin and Jason TurnerSecond gamePlainwell 121 100 1 - 6 6 3Dowagiac 300 000 0 - 3 6 3WP - Swoboda, Stapert (S)... (Dowagiac News, MI)
A Conference champion May 12, 2009
76, Gull Lake 50, Paw Paw 34. 63, Allegan 25. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Niles golf team finishes eighth at Gull Lake May 9, 2009
The Niles varsity golf team finished eighth at the Gull Lake Blue Devil Invitational on Thursday ... Gull Lake Blue Devil Invitational ... St. Joseph 312, Portage Northern 316, Battle Creek Lakeview 317, Marshall 319, Vicksburg 323, Gull Lake 323, Kalamazoo Christian 328, Niles 330, Mattawan 342, Kalamazoo Central 349, Wayland Union 352, Battle Creej Lakeview B 353, Gull Lake JV 354, Lakeshore 358, Plainwell 361, South Haven 366, Three Rivers 376, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 377, Olivet 398, Gobles... (Niles Star, MI)
Dowagiac golf team finishes fifth Monday May 6, 2009
Gull Lake took top honors with a team total 146. Vicksburg was second with a 164, while Plainwell and Otsego shot 167 and 168 respectively. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Petro, Greenwood place at league tennis tourney May 5, 2009
At No. 2 singles, Allyson Flewelling lost to Three Rivers (6-0, 6-1) and to Gull Lake (8-3). At No. 3 doubles, Elizabeth Schaefer and Elizabeth Headley lost to Allegan 6-1 and 6-3, lost to Plainwell 8-4 and lost to Paw Paw 8-5. (Dowagiac News, MI)
