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75¢ Breezy Pointer copy VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 NEWSLETTER BREEZY POINT, MN 8 PAGES PUBLISHED SINCE 1927 Introducing Whitebirch Village A New Concept in Active Adult Living Over thirty years ago, Bob with ample room for the Spizzo, Whitebirch CEO, owner’s toys. had a vision. At the time the Resort mainly attract- The patio and comfortable ed young families who family room with fireplace continually spoke of how provide a panoramic view great it would be to, at of the golf course. some point, live in the Breezy Point area. These An owners association will "baby boomers" would in be formed. Breezy Point the future be the ideal Resort will provide to this clientele for an active association the building adult community at and grounds maintenance Breezy Point Resort. services. The time has come! Last The development will be fall ground was broken for serviced by the City of Whitebirch Village. This Breezy Point sewer sys- project, an active adult tem. Paved roads and cart housing development, is paths, along with a recre- being built by Dotty Bros. ation and fitness center, Construction of Pequot will provide a self-con- Artist’s rendering of a new unit in Breezy Point Resort’s Whitebirch Village. Lakes. The first units will tained community for res- be available in May fairway of the Whitebirch adults who enjoy the Each twin-home incorpo- from 1517 square feet to idents who have a com- including model homes Golf Course. beauty and activities of rates one-level living units with lofts at 2285 mon interest in living a furnished by Callan the area but have better although basements are square feet. lifestyle free from the wor- Furniture. It is perfectly Initial plans include 18 things to do than to spend an option. ries and drudgery of indi- situated on 24 acres of upscale units designed their time cutting grass Each unit features an vidual home ownership. scenic land on the #10 specifically for active and shoveling snow. The spacious units range attached 3-car garage The Evolution of Breezy Point Resort, Part 16 We receive requests from Research Center at the ment on the Resort’s The tournament attracted Lakers center. was emceed by radio readers for more in-depth University of Minnesota Traditional course. 150 golfers, all with vary- broadcaster Dick Jonc- articles about special occa- hospitals. ing degrees of expertise on It wasn't at all a collection kowski who delivered a sions at the Resort. The Although confined to a the links. of serious, win-by-any- steady stream of jokes. following account centers Fundraising for medical wheelchair, Allison greet- means golfers. The pace on the Bob Allison research became a large ed everyone with his Amongst the celebrities was steady and more At one point boxer and Celebrity Golf Tournament. part of Allison's activities. trademark smile and kept were Calvin Griffith, for- often than not punctuated Breezy Point property Over the Labor Day week- abreast of the tourna- mer owner of the Twins; by verbal jousting and owner, Scott LeDoux, gave From 1958 to 1970, Bob end of 1993, his strong ments activities. Jim Perry, Twins pitcher; good-natured ribbing. a short rebuttal. He Allison had a stellar base- friendships with notable Frank Quilici, Twins quipped, "Jonckowski is ball career with the athletes, as well as those The 3-day affair com- infielder and manager; After the tournament Bob so ugly the tide doesn't Washington Senators and outside of the sports menced with a Friday Charlie Water, Twins Komischke was asked even come in for him!" the Minnesota Twins. world, enabled him to night reception at pitcher; Rich Reese, Twins about his teammate Vern recruit their enthusiastic Dockside, Saturday 1st baseman; Gene Gagne's golf game. The auction of sports After his retirement participation in the 1st evening social hour, din- Okerlund, pro wrestling Komischke responded, memorabilia that followed Allison began noticing Annual Bob Allison ner and sports auction in announcer; Vern Gagne "Well, he's really a tennis raised over $3000 for the problems with his coordi- Celebrity Golf Tourna- the Convention Center and Nick Bockwinkel, pro- player!" Ataxia fund. Items includ- nation during a 1987 old- and Sunday's tour- fessional wrestlers; Scott ed a wide assortment of timers game. Many doc- nament and awards LeDoux, pro boxer; and The entertaining Saturday baseball, basketball, tors' visits later, he was ceremonies. George Mikan, Minnesota evening dinner for 400 hockey and football items. diagnosed with a rare AGE A bat autographed by degenerative disease of Kirby Puckett sold for AID the nervous system called P $300. The highest bid of ataxia. the night, at $350, was for PRSRT STD PERMIT 250 U.S. POST a pair of choice seats for a BRAINERD, MN Rather than just sit back Timberwolves - Bulls and accept his fate, game preceded by dinner Allison put all his energies with general manager into what would become OMER Gene McClosky and his the Bob Allison Ataxia wife, Leslie. CUST Much to Bob Allison's delight, the tournament AL ECR WSS raised over $15,000 for Mission Statement the Ataxia Fund. To build together the POST most preferred resort Allison died of complica- tions from ataxia on April with the best people pro- 9, 1995 at the age of 60. viding superior service to More information about our guests in an enjoy- the Bob Allison Ataxia able, safe, efficient and Bob Allison visits with the participants in the 1st Annual Bob Allison Research Center can be profitable manner. Celebrity Golf Tournament at Breezy Point Resort. Photo courtesy of the found at: Brainerd Dispatch www.med.umn.edu/ataxia/ 22 Breezy Pointer VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 Observations on Politics Employee Spotlight The problem with political jokes is they Politics is the gentle art of getting votes get elected. ~Henry Cate, VII~ from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each If we got one-tenth of what was promised from the other. ~Oscar Ameringer~ to us in these State of the Union speech- es, there wouldn't be any inducement to I offer my opponents a bargain: if they go to heaven. ~Will Rogers~ will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them. I have come to the conclusion that poli- ~Adlai Stevenson~ tics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians. ~Charles de Gaulle~ A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country. ~Tex Guinan~ Why waste your money looking up your family tree? Just go into politics and When I was a boy I was told that anybody your opponents will do it for you. could become President; I'm beginning to ~Mark Twain~ believe it. ~Clarence Darrow~ Instead of giving a politician the keys to We hang the petty thieves but appoint the city, it might be better to change the the great ones to public office. ~Aesop~ locks. ~Doug Larson~ Guests Say the Nicest Things "As a regular guest of the Breezy Point whole area served at Dockside." -M.K., Breezy Point Resort’s sales staff. Front row from left, Mary Morris, Group Reservations Resort for many years, my family and I St. Cloud. Manager; Bonnie Tweed, Director of Marketing and Group Services & Sylvia Swanson, would like to express our thanks and Group Sales Manager. Back row from left, Caryn Johnson, Administrative Assistant; appreciation for the manner in which “We spent 2 nights in Whitebirch Amanda Rugroden, Event Coordinator & Brandi Hitchler. Group Sales Manager. your staff conducts your operation and Estates. It was a wonderful getaway, not Breezy Point Resort's Resort's wedding recep- the menus, times of serv- the exciting new additions that we look too far to travel, but far enough away. We sales staff is truly, "Here tion venues include three ice and locale. forward to each year when we come to enjoy the full kitchen, everything you to help!" ballrooms which accom- your resort" -J.C., Mpls. need is there for your own cooking, with modate from 200 to 400 All of these components plenty of choices on or off the resort Weddings, trade shows, people, smaller rooms for are carefully combined by "Just a quick note to let you know that property for dining. The 2 bedroom with family reunions, business more intimate ceremonies the sales staff to provide we look forward to returning to Breezy the loft was clean and fresh, with a cozy conferences, golf vaca- and receptions, outdoor an enjoyable and memo- several times per year due to the pleas- feeling by the fireplace. The staff was fun tions and a variety of ceremony settings and the rable group event. ant employees that make us feel welcome and friendly, letting us know about the other groups are creative- Breezy Belle excursion and appreciated. We also love the food free shuttle, breakfast and cocktails.” ly and efficiently accom- boat. at the Antlers and the best pizza in the -Lori C, Grand Rapids modated by the sales staff. No detail is too Lodging may be a concern small. until the clients get the The First Timeshare Owners "big picture." The Resort's Orland and Gloria by their children and general manager, to talk The sales staff functions array of lodging choices Rasmussen were the first grandchildren. about the "good old days" differently than those at starts with hotel-type time share owners at and their many friends at most resorts and conven- rooms and expands to Breezy Point Resort. In They celebrated their 50- Breezy. tion venues. Rather than include vacation homes 1981 they bought a unit year surprise wedding having one person handle with up to 11 bedrooms.