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LA to David Semar and Lyndsey Mhire Thomas
and anyone who met Dahlen couldn’t help but love and laugh with her
No matter what came her way she always had her sidekick sisters
she was always there for everyone else without question or judgement
Our family will never be the same again without her
but we are confident that she is no longer in pain
you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice
and your joy no one will take from you.” John 16:22
(Stacy Landry) and Lyndsey Thomas (Ricky Thomas); her grandparents
Jack and Sydney DeRouen; her uncles and aunts
Leo and Molli Mhire Rideaux; and her cousins
She was preceded in death by her grandparents
Dahlen’s Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM
in the Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles Chapel
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the start of the service at 3:00 PM
Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home
The family would like to thank everyone that has reached out with prayers
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5:02 AM | Updated: 5:32 am
A homeless man checks on a friend who had passed out after smoking fentanyl at a homeless encampment in Seattle
BY CHARLIE HARGER
And as the founder of Kent-based Battlefield Addiction
he’s grown tired of watching well-meaning policies inadvertently fuel a crisis he said is devastating families and claiming lives at record levels
“It’s criminally negligent,” Dahlen told KIRO Newsradio bluntly
standing outside one of his sober-living recovery homes in Kent
Fentanyl is killing people every day in ways we’ve never seen.”
It’s a strong claim, but in Washington state, the statistics back him up. According to preliminary Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, Washington is one of only four states to see opioid-related overdose deaths increase between May 2023 and April 2024
In King County, the prevailing wisdom is harm reduction
many struggling with addiction will eventually opt into treatment voluntarily
Supporters said this approach is compassionate
According to the Public Health – Seattle and King County
more than 1,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2024
It’s the second-highest death total in recorded history
only 324 people died in the county from overdoses
Trends in overdose deaths that occurred in King County in 2015-2024
(Image courtesy of Public Health – Seattle King County)
“Letting people smoke fentanyl is the worst thing a state or city can do,” Dahlen said
Dahlen spent 17 years trapped in opioid addiction himself before becoming sober
he’s dedicated his life to helping others achieve sobriety through what he calls a “family-first
Battlefield Addiction is deliberately different
Dahlen and his team coach families on intervention strategies designed to disrupt drug use immediately
This isn’t about gentle encouragement; it’s about urgency and accountability
“If someone is smoking fentanyl in one of our homes
we get it out of their hands and watch them with Narcan until they’re OK,” Dahlen explained
It’s a stark contrast to policies championed in Seattle and King County, where supportive housing facilities often tolerate drug use inside rooms
are fundamentally different than the opioids of the past
“We’re not dealing with the heroin of five or ten years ago,” he said. “The fentanyl now is killing people overnight
Washington state’s rising overdose rates seem to back up Dahlen’s urgency
Despite record spending on harm reduction and supportive housing
the numbers are moving in the wrong direction
As reported by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), in the last six years
opioid drug overdose deaths in the state have nearly doubled
“17,502 Washington residents died from a drug overdose over the past 15 years (between 2007 and 2021); 68% of those deaths involved an opioid,” DOH’s website stated
the annual number of opioid drug overdose deaths has nearly doubled
from 827 deaths in 2019 to 1619 in 2021.”
“I’d ask our politicians and lawmakers: are there behaviors we’re doing right now that perpetuate addiction?” he asked
making it easier for people to steal and continue their addiction
Critics often dismiss abstinence-focused programs like Battlefield Addiction as too rigid or moralistic
“I’ve never had anyone come back angry that we helped get them sober
People thank their families who intervened
Dahlen knows he’s swimming upstream politically
King County leaders and addiction experts overwhelmingly favor harm reduction
citing decades of research showing its benefits
But Dahlen insists there’s a crucial difference between harm reduction that saves lives and enabling that prolongs suffering
“You can’t allow someone to continue smoking fentanyl and call that kindness,” he said
“It’s not harmful to ask someone to stop
That’s why Battlefield Addiction is raising its voice, and some much-needed funds, with a community 5K run and fundraiser at Roegner Park in Auburn on May 10
aiming to shift public perception and remind people that abstinence-based recovery programs still exist
“We want families to understand that real recovery is possible,” Dahlen said passionately
you can get sober and have a productive life afterward.”
where compassion has become synonymous with harm reduction
He argues compassion must include accountability and swift intervention
not simply a comfortable place to continue using
“Don’t listen to the addiction,” he told families directly
“Don’t let the drugs tell you how to treat your loved one
Art Dahlen is used to being labeled a contrarian or harsh
After nearly three decades grappling with addiction personally and professionally
“Pretending that gently waiting (for someone to seek treatment) is a humane approach isn’t kindness
Listen to “Seattle’s Morning News” with Charlie Harger and Manda Factor weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. on KIRO Newsradio. Subscribe to the podcast here
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The sculpture was erected in honor of children’s author and illustrator Teri Weidner Dahlen who passed away in December 2019
The memorial sculpture fundraising effort was organized by local artists and illustrators
led by Tess Feltes and Lin Albertson Thorpe
They commissioned Thomas Berger to sculpt a piece based on one of Teri’s illustrations. He chose to work with white granite from Bethel
VT - considered the finest kind of granite for sculpting
Teri’s books have delighted children and adults alike
and the Portsmouth Community made her a cherished member of the seacoast
she constantly connected people to what they needed
and she shared knowledge and resources without hesitation
She saw the world through a lens of kindness and inclusivity
I met Teri many years ago in a critique group when I was transitioning from natural science illustrating to taking a big leap into illustrating for children
Teri gently gave me what she called “a kick in the pants” to send samples to art directors
resulting in my first assignments for Cricket Magazine
always quietly encouraging and always helping others improve their work
She was incredibly talented and her illustrations always shone with her warmth and gentle compassion
loving wife and parent and an incredible inspiration …she is greatly missed
I like to think she would approve of Thomas Berger’s sculpture
which he created from one of her own illustrations
The stone rabbit in its new home on the Library grounds reflects the spirit of Teri’s love of books
of all creatures great and small and her love of her Portsmouth community
The focus of my work is to portray the beauty and magic of life
and as such I like to honor both noble and sweet creatures and those that are considered less attractive: scaly fish
crusty arthropods and archaic creatures of the sea
I am frequently inspired by the coincidental shape of a rock boulder
which might reveal a rare form of life that is waiting to be exposed
I often use a stone’s weathered and eroded surfaces to create a contrast with polished ones
representative of the tension between decline and renewal - the cycle of life
In my art for children I try to promote an emotional attachment to the creature that is represented and hope to contribute to a bond between people and all other living beings
After a week off the Northfield City Council will again meet tonight and the meeting is set to be a busy one
The two items that will likely generate the most discussion are two resolutions brought forward by Councilors Chad Beumer and Peter Dahlen
The first proposed item is to create a 20-Year Financial Model for All City Projects
The resolution calls for calculating the tax and utility costs
factoring in taxes from Rice County and the school district to show the burden on taxpayers of each project
City Administrator Ben Martig expressed concern about the staff time needed to develop a model
noting that it is not currently budgeted for
The item will be up for discussion amongst the council and then go to a vote or either be amended
The second item being proposed is to lower the Art Allowance for city projects
The item is being proposed by Beumer and supported by Dahlen
The Art Allowance was a policy created in 2021 that requires every city project to have 1% of its funding set aside for art and design
The item came under criticism from Beumer during the Water Treatment Plant Project in January and February:
“We’re shooting ourselves in the foot with it, with expenses by putting policies in that cost us more money. And if we need, you know, 1% for the arts is another one, you know, maybe we need to set a cap on the 1% for the arts on projects.” – Northfield City Councilor Chad Beumer at the 2/11/2025 City Council Meeitng
Since the item is amending a current ordinance
it must first go through a Public Hearing and first reading
which means it is not up for a final vote tonight
the council will decide from four options what they would like to do
they can refer the item to the May work session meeting for further discussion and refinement
they can refer the resolution to one of the city’s boards and commissions
including the Arts & Culture Commission
and/or the Economic Development Authority for review and recommendation
the council can add additional amendments to the resolution
the council could reject the resolution.
Will keep you posted with what the council decides later this week
Also on the agenda is a proposal by City Staff to update the calendar for how the city creates its budget
The proposal comes in response to many councilors and the public looking for more information and discussion
It includes moving the initial discussion meeting up from August to May and Public engagement meetings in June and September
Central Park was the original city block of Northfield and was used to plot out the rest of the city
The Historic Preservation Commission has since recommended that the park be designated a historic site
which would help preserve it in its current purpose and design
a public hearing on designating Central Park as a historic site will be held
but it is the opportunity for the public to provide input at tonight’s meeting
Listen To More: Mathias Hughey & Baird Jarman Discuss The Historic Preservation of Central Park, 2-19-25
Also on the agenda is a presentation from the Earth Day Steering Committee
an approval of the construction bids for this year’s road construction projects and a review of the Comprehensive Plan
The public is welcome to attend in person or watch online
go to northfieldmn.gov and click the “Agenda & Minutes” button in the middle of the home page
as well as a copy of the agenda and other meeting documents
With several of the items on the meeting agenda tonight in their first reading phase
this is a better time to provide comment rather than waiting for the final vote
The meeting starts tonight at 6pm in the Council Chambers of the Northfield City Hall
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2025 @ 3:00 pm – Northfield Handbell Choir spring free concert
Come for a few pieces or for the whole concert
2025 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Artmakers Community free Sing-Along – Make a Joyful Noise
5:30-7pm at Imminent Brewing in Northfield
Playing your old-time favorite gospel tunes
sing to high heaven…or just listen and enjoy
2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Northfield Beaver Fest – Saturday
build homes and dams to change ecosystems around them
Sometimes beavers shape the landscape in ways humans don’t like–such as taking down trees
2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Venue: 418 Sumner St E.
Enter Door #5 (fellowship hall) Hosts: Board and Ambassadors of the Friends of College Monfant
assisted by many community volunteers Menu: Bouchées à la Reine
catered by Ruth’s on Stafford Program: Carleton College African Drum Ensemble
Presentation of Projects by Board […]
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A show featuring in-depth conversations with the people running for local office in Northfield
hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson are joined by Peter Dahlen
who is running unopposed for the Ward 3 seat on the Northfield City Council
Hosts Rich Larson and Joe Moravchik discuss the results of the 2024 election with St
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Catering Insight
Sveba Dahlen has billed its latest pizza oven as a “game-changing addition to any high volume kitchen”
The new Pizza Vichinga unit combines precision engineering with the convenience of electric power to deliver outstanding results for both classic and Neapolitan style pizzas – all in one oven
As one of the most respected names in the pizza equipment category
Sveba Dahlen has a long-standing reputation for manufacturing reliable
high-quality ovens and dough preparation equipment
The new Pizza Vichinga oven further continues this legacy
dual-control design that allows chefs to bake traditional pizzas and authentic Neapolitan pizzas simultaneously
With its upper deck capable of reaching 500°C and the lower deck heating to 350°C
the new oven ensures the perfect conditions for a variety of popular pizza styles
The high-temperature upper deck produces the signature Neapolitan ‘Cornicione’ and leopard spotting in as little as 60 to 120 seconds
while the lower deck delivers consistent bakes for traditional pizza recipes
The electric Pizza Vichinga offers fast heat-up times – ready in just 30 to 45 minutes – and eliminates the need for firewood
Its turbo function rapidly restores temperature after door openings
the Pizza Vichinga’s versatility makes it a powerful asset in professional kitchens
allowing the preparation of a wide variety of baked goods – perfect for operators looking to expand their menu without additional equipment
sales director at Jestic Foodservice Solutions
said: “This is a real leap forward for electric pizza ovens
The Pizza Vichinga not only offers the performance required by high-volume pizza operations
and ease of use that professional kitchens demand.”
Available in two sizes to suit different operational demands
the P402V model can bake up to eight pizzas (four per deck
while the P602V handles up to 12 pizzas (six per deck)
Both ovens come fully equipped with the intuitive SD Amigo control panel
offering a programmable weekly schedule and precise regulation of top
Additional features include authentic Italian pizza stones
and lockable castors for enhanced ergonomics and mobility
The heat-reflective ceramic glass doors are engineered to endure extreme temperature changes
Axiom Innovations has announced the addition of industry veteran Gord Dahlen as its new strategic advisor
a move aimed at bolstering the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its offerings
who brings more than 35 years of experience in the mortgage and financial sectors
will provide key insights to drive the company's growth
expressed optimism about Dahlen’s role in guiding the company's strategy
“As I approach my first year as CEO of Axiom Innovations
I recognize the critical importance of strategic leadership in guiding our companyʼs next phase of growth,” Lee said
“I am thrilled to welcome Gord to the team
as his proven track record and wealth of experience will provide invaluable guidance and thought leadership
His expertise will be instrumental as we continue to accelerate the growth of the Scarlett Network.”
“I am excited to work alongside Joe [Fakhri]
They’ve developed remarkable technology
and I look forward to contributing my experience and strategic insights to drive further growth.”
Read next: Axiom Innovations VP on the crucial role of reliable data
This addition to the leadership team comes as Axiom sharpens its focus on expanding two core products: Scarlett Mortgage and Scarlett Pay
is widely used by brokerages across Canada
while Scarlett Pay manages commission processing for many of the country’s largest mortgage brokerages
The platform also extends into sectors beyond mortgages
Dong Lee has spent much of his first year as CEO learning the intricacies of Axiom’s operations. In an earlier interview with CMP
he discussed his strategy for guiding Axiom forward
“I think every organization has its secret sauce
The job I have is to come in and make those pivots and steer the company in the right direction,” Lee said
He noted that Axiom is already on solid footing and doesn't need drastic changes
but rather careful leadership to push growth further
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Biathlon: the selection of the Austrian national team for the 2025/2026 training season
Biathlon | Nordic skiing : for the Olympic winter
the French teams will once again be changing their overalls
Biathlon | “Joining this group is a step forward in my project” : Bressaud Martin Botet talks about his arrival in the French B team
Biathlon | “It was a tiring race”: Johannes Thingnes Boe reflects on his participation in the Grue Halvmaraton
Biathlon | “Joining the federal group is not an end in itself”: the words of Guillaume Poirot
Camille Grataloup-Manissolle and Antonin Delsol
Cross-country skiing: the selection of the Swedish national team for the 2025/2026 season
Cross-country skiing : Gustav Kvarnbrink’s fright after being hit by a car while training
Cross-country skiing | Nordic skiing: the composition of the Austrian team for the 2025/2026 season
Cross-country skiing | “It’s really nice to see progress”
Jessie Diggins gives her news following plantar fasciitis
Norway or Bessans : the full programme of French team training camps to prepare for 2025/2026
Nordic combined: the composition of the French teams for the 2025/2026 season
Nordic combined: Ivar Stuan remains Norway’s boss for another 2 years… with an option until 2030
Nordic Combined: Florian Schabereiter becomes head coach of the Austrian women’s national team
Nordic combined | Mo i Rana: Ida Marie Hagen and Jens Luraas Oftebro crowned Norwegian mass start and gundersen champions
Nordic Combined : the full list of 2024/2025 World Cup winners
Ski jumping | “Not the season I imagined”
Ski jumping: Slovenia’s Bine Norcic takes over from Rune Velta at the helm of the Swiss team
Ski jumping: Thomas Thurnbichler to coach Germany’s B team
Ski jumping: the make-up of the French teams for the 2025/2026 season… with newcomer Louis Obersteiner and leaders Joséphine Pagnier and Valentin Foubert
Ski jumping: Rune Velta decides to step down as Switzerland coach
Rollerskiing | ASOP and Thomas Joly launch the HautDoubsLoppet
a 42 km classic ski-wheel race: first edition on 27 July
Rollerski | Soldier Hollow: the Schutzenski Festival free sprint for Jessie Diggins and Reid Goble
Rollerski | Soldier Hollow: Luke Jager and Rosie Brennan win the individual classic at the Schutzenski Festival
Rollerski | “There are many reasons”: why didn’t Arnaud Du Pasquier’s third Dupaski Festival take place this weekend
Rollerskiing | “It’s very reassuring”: the satisfaction of Mathis Desloges after winning the French individual classic title in La Bresse
Vu de Trondheim #2: Jarl Magnus Riiber stripped of his title
From Trondheim #1 : Marit Bjoergen head coach for women’s sprint
Vu de Norge #451 : Sturla Holm Lægreid stands up against homophobia
Vu de Norge #449 : Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen improves his rifle
Planète Nordic #29: Oleksandra Merkushyna appreciates Julia Simon’s gesture
Planète Nordic #23 : Norwegian cross-country skiers take on footballer Erling Braut Haaland on his recovery techniques
dog’s name… at the Tour de Ski
Planète Nordic #21 : Sebastian Samuelsson donates his race number to Dmytro Pidruchnyi in support of Ukraine
Nordic Planet #20 : Dorothea Wierer could do nothing about the individual short in Kontiolahti after suffering a back injury
Sverre Dahlen Aspenes won the gold medal for Norwegian biathlon sprint champion in Stiklestad (Norway)
but had to lose by 11.5 seconds to Sverre Dahlen Aspenes (10/10)
The latter thus becomes Norwegian champion of the speciality
Haavard Tosterud (9/10) and Isak Frey (8/10) entered the top 10
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Discover the full composition of the Austrian biathlon team for the 2025/2026 season
the equipment supplier to the French biathlon and Nordic ski teams
Among the new biathletes in the federal group for the 2025/2026 preparations is Martin Botet
A native of the Vosges who lives in Savoie,..
A few days after completing the Halvmaraton in 1h20m19
Johannes Thingnes Boe gave his first reaction to the Norwegian media
Camille Grataloup-Manissolle and Antonin Delsol tell Nordic Magazine how delighted they are to be joining the men's Excellence 2030 group for the..
Océane Michelon talks to Nordic Magazine about her magnificent 2024/2025 season
Czech Marketa Davidova has undergone surgery on her herniated disc
Coralie Perrin and Louise Roguet talk about their delight at joining the women's Excellence 2030 group for..
Tens of thousands of people with a wide range of disabilities find hope
and healing in the pool through adaptive swimming
“There are so many benefits of adaptive swimming,” says Elizabeth Dahlen, a Mass General Brigham recreational therapist and Cape Cod Coordinator at Spaulding Rehabilitation and its Adaptive Sports Center
and it can be done year-round by people of all ages.”
Adaptive swimming differs from able-bodied swimming in several ways that increase access for those with disabilities
Ramps or lifts help swimmers get in and out of the pool
Wall markers or lane ropes help people with limited vision or blindness better understand their position in the pool
Flotation devices such as life jackets
and flotation noodles help swimmers feel more secure in the water
and fins improve propulsion for those with limited strength and dexterity in their hands or legs
Kickboards provide stability while swimmers practice their kicking techniques
Aqua joggers or water shoes provide additional buoyancy
Adaptive swimming instructors and coaches are specially trained to help people with a wide variety of disabilities
A coach might use more touch and sound to help a swimmer with sight impairments or a support device to help someone without leg function stand in the water
Unlike other adaptive sports such as sled hockey, cycling, or equestrian
adaptive swimming doesn’t require expensive equipment and is accessible in many places — including smaller towns
“Pretty much all you need is a swimsuit and a pair of goggles,” Dahlen says
“It’s a great way to increase your confidence in the water.”
Adaptive swimming programs are personalized to each swimmer’s needs
accommodating everything from disabilities present since birth to recent amputations and neck and spine injuries
“It’s about adapting the various swim strokes to fit each individual,” Dahlen says
adaptive swimming can be a lifelong activity that you learn at any age.”
The Spaulding adaptive swimming program focuses on safety first
“The first sessions are largely spent floating to see what someone’s body is going to do when they end up in the deep end,” Dahlen says
“That could be going from a face-down to a face-up position
or how to recover into a standing position
Dahlen notes that there is a huge range of opportunities for those interested in the sport
ranging from beginners to those wanting to pursue their own Paralympic glory
“Adaptive swimming caters to really anyone and everyone,” she says
“Whether you want to learn how to swim or want to get into competition
She highlights the story of a woman recovering from a spinal cord injury
“Being in the water allows her to move a little more freely than on land
to jump and bob and work different muscle groups,” Dahlen says
“To see her be able to complement her existing therapies through an adaptive swimming program
and for us to be able to provide that support
is a great reminder of why we do what we do.”
In addition to the Spaulding Adaptive Sports Center program, Dahlen recommends Move United for those looking to start with adaptive swimming
The non-profit organization serves as a centralized location to discover adaptive sports programs all across the country
The Paralympics are the final stop for adaptive swimmers who take their water skills to the highest level
The sport was one of the original eight in the first Paralympic Games in 1960
the Paralympics grew to include 141 medal swimming events
There are some similarities among Paralympians compared with able-bodied athletes in the Olympics
“The same swim strokes are featured across various distances
ranging from 50 meters to 400 meters,” Dahlen says
You may also see people with varying visual impairments wearing black-out goggles to level the playing field or slight variations in the appearance of different strokes
swimmers are classified based on their abilities
There are 10 different classes for athletes with physical impairments
and no prostheses are allowed during competition
“What’s unique with adaptive swimming is that you’ll see athletes with different impairments competing against each other,” Dahlen says
“The classification isn’t about the specific disability but rather the impact it has on swimming.”
Sivert Guttorm Bakken and Isak Frey crushed the relay at the European Biathlon Championships in Martell-Val Martello (Italy)
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Ferocious shortstop Bill Dahlen was ejected 65 times by umpires as a player and manager
This and other behavior earned him the nickname “Bad Bill.” Yet his rowdy character tended to overshadow his contributions—a reliable hitter; excellent
aggressive baserunner; and one of the finest fielders of his era (the 1890s and early 1900s)
Dahlen did not receive full appreciation for his output; the passage of time has further obscured him
“Overlooked” and “underrated” are labels that a latter-day group of proponents has attached to him
acknowledged his predecessor’s cultivation of a contender
Robinson led Brooklyn to the 1916 National League pennant
Dahlen’s next stop was semipro baseball in 1889. He played with a team in Cobbleskill, about 25 miles south of Fort Plain, where his batting earned him more playing time at second base. Simply being a pitcher allowed Dahlen to be in the lineup only once every few days, so a shift to a fielding position allowed more opportunities at the plate.4
Dahlen got married for the first time on January 1, 1890, just short of his 20th birthday. The wedding was held in Fort Plain. His wife, Hattie (whose family name is not presently known), was then just 15. They had a daughter the following August, named Corinne.5
Bill Dahlen made his major league debut with the Colts on April 22, 1891. The Chicago Daily Tribune highlighted his rookie status that day: “The only new men in the game will be Dahlen, who is down for Tom Burns’ place on third, and Reilly, on the same bag for Pittsburg.”7 Burns was a Colts veteran
Dahlen won more praise as the season progressed. Before the Colts headed East in late May for a stretch of away games, the Tribune noted, “Dahlen has strengthened in batting wonderfully and it presents today in action as strong a front as any club ever did in the league.”9
The rookie had some misadventures in the field, as seen on July 28, when Cleveland beat Chicago. “It would rise into the air and he would flounder around like a horse with blind staggers. After he had circled around once or twice the ball would fall at his feet and the batter would land at second or third. The Cleveland grounds are worse than those on the West Side in Chicago. That is saying a good deal.”10
Dahlen’s first season was an exciting one, with realistic hopes of a National League pennant for the Colts. Led by player-manager Cap Anson
the Colts ultimately came in second to the Beaneaters
a jump of 33 points from his rookie season
His best year during his Chicago tenure was 1894
when he reached career highs in batting average (.359)
currently ranking as the fourth-longest all-time hitting streak in the major leagues
Dahlen hit .352 in 1896—it was the last season he cracked the .300 barrier
he achieved his third-highest number of hits and second-highest number of runs in a season—167 and 137
It exemplified Dahlen’s status as a reliable batsman
A reputation for difficulty began during his Chicago years, chronicled at the end of the 1898 season in a Tribune baseball summary: “Dahlen leads the league in one respect. He holds the record for being put out of games. Yesterday was his tenth enforced desertion of his team.”11
Hart’s blast against the two Colts players cited a lack of teamwork, appreciation, and sacrifice. The team’s management also became an issue. Hart revealed, “I think that if Dahlen and Lange go to other clubs they will be able to appreciate the good treatment they have received in Chicago; but they do not appreciate it now.”17
Though Dahlen’s statistics in 1899 fell below his 1898 numbers
they were nonetheless respectable: .283 batting average
Brooklyn won the National League championship in 1899 and repeated in 1900
Dahlen also refused a salary cut, thereby ensuring a trade. Ebbets reinforced, “The reasons for the trade were given at length by the Eagle yesterday and I have no more to add. I will say that I hope Dahlen will have every success in his new place.”23
Shortly after those stories came out, on December 22, 1903, Dahlen went down the aisle a second time, marrying Jeanette Hoglund. Willie Keeler was Dahlen’s best man.25
Charlie Babb, Dahlen’s successor in Brooklyn, made an immediate impression on observers at spring training with his enthusiastic approach, which varied from Dahlen’s style, perceived as indifferent. The Eagle stated that Babb would be a “hit with the Brooklyn fans if only because of the ginger he puts in his practice.”26 However
His playing days ended after the 1905 season
For his three years in a major league uniform
Dahlen spent four years in a Giants uniform, playing more than 140 games each year, and leading the NL in RBIs in 1904. That year, Giants manager John McGraw (a kindred spirit) expressed his view that Dahlen was the best shortstop in the country.27 Dahlen was an important cog in 1905
when New York won the World Series (though he went 0-for-15 in the Series)
He remained the team’s starter at short for two years after that
his batting steadily declined from .268 to .207 from 1904 through 1907
On December 13, 1907, the Giants traded Dahlen (by then 37) and four other players to the Boston Doves in exchange for three players. Tim Murnane of the Boston Daily Globe chronicled the deal, describing Dahlen as “one of the great shortstops in the business.”28 Dahlen played 144 games
It was good enough for Doves president George Dovey to stand firm in protecting Dahlen from encroachment by Brooklyn
which wanted the aging player to manage its squad
In turn, Ebbets believed that an agreement existed, at least in principle, to send Dahlen to Brooklyn, despite Dovey’s refusal of a Lewis-Dahlen trade.31 At the National League meeting in December 1908, Dovey hired Frank Bowerman to manage his club
Dovey put a $7,000 price tag on Dahlen, who “claims that he is entitled to his release and figured that Boston would give it to him for the asking, but Boston must have a shortstop, and Brooklyn being short on that article, it now looks as if Dahlen would have to return to the South End grounds. It will be a case of a dissatisfied player and a heap of trouble for manager Bowerman.”32
The Superbas did improve their record in 1910
Though the club’s winning percentage improved slightly in 1911
Dahlen played three games in 1910 and one game in 1911
Dahlen also looked for temperance on his team, whereas some of his players liked to “celebrate.” “Some Brooklyn players, it appeared, were not always as circumspect in their demeanor on road trips as they should have been,” wrote Spatz.41
According to newspaper accounts, Dahlen worked on the docks in New York City, ran a semi-pro team in Brooklyn, and owned a filling station. He also served as an attendant at Yankee Stadium for several years and as a night clerk in a Brooklyn post office.53
Dahlen’s passion for the game never diminished. The Philadelphia Phillies prompted his admiration during a Phillies-Dodgers contest in 1937. “They’re playing the ‘smartest’ baseball I’ve seen in years—using the squeeze play, the double steal and all that,” he stated. “These fellows really play as if they know there’s more to the game than just trying to knock the cover off the ball! It’s a treat to watch them.”54
Bill Dahlen died in Brooklyn on December 5, 1950 after a long illness.58 His daughter Corinne survived him. His final resting place is a currently unmarked grave in Brooklyn’s Cemetery of the Evergreens.59
1 Lyle Spatz
Bad Bill Dahlen: The Rollicking Life and Times of an Early Baseball Star (Jefferson
2 Steve Amedio
3 Spatz
4 Spatz
5 “Dahlen’s Wife Seeks Divorce,” New York Morning Telegraph
6 Spatz
7 “Now It Is “Play Ball,” Chicago Daily Tribune
8 “Opening of the Campaign,” Chicago Daily Tribune
9 “Easily In First Place,” Chicago Daily Tribune
10 “Chicago Moving Onward,” Chicago Daily Tribune
11 “Notes of the Game,” Chicago Daily Tribune
12 “Where the Ball Players Go,” Chicago Daily Tribune
13 “Gossip of the Ball Players,” Chicago Daily Tribune
14 “Dahlen Expects To Go,” Chicago Daily Tribune
15 “Hart Favors Changes,” Chicago Daily Tribune
16 “Hart Favors Changes”
17 “Hart Favors Changes”
18 “Dahlen Now An Oriole,” Chicago Daily Tribune
19 “In Interest of Discipline,” Chicago Daily Tribune
20 “Hanlon Selects the Team,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
21 “‘Bill’ Dahlen
Sued for Divorce,” New York Evening Telegram
22 “Bill Dahlen Traded For Babb and Cronin,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
23 “Babb and Cronin Sign with Brooklyn,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
24 “Local Baseball Trade,” The New York Times
25 Spatz
citing “Bad Bill Dahlen Becomes a Benedict,” Brooklyn Daily Eagle
26 “Finest Weather for Practice of Superbas,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
27 “‘Mild Bill’ Dahlen Great Short Stop,” Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
28 T.H
“Big Deal Made By Joe Kelley,” Boston Daily Globe
29 “Will Hold Dahlen,” Boston Daily Globe
30 “Will Hold Dahlen”
31 “Brooklyn Claims Dahlen,” Boston Daily Globe
32
33 “Baseball Fans Tired Looking For A Manager,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
34 “Ebbets After Sebring Despite Ban Johnson,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
35 The National Commission existed from 1903 to 1920
consisting of a three-person committee which oversaw organized baseball
A chairperson and the presidents of the American League and the National League comprised the commission
36 “Catcher Joe Dunn Signs With Brooklyn,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
37 “Dahlen to Lead Superbas in 1910 Pennant Race,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
38 “Dahlen to Lead Superbas in 1910 Pennant Race”
39 “Dahlen Is Popular,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
40 Spatz
41 Spatz
42 “Giants Lose Short Game To Brooklyn,” The New York Times
43 “Calm After the Storm,” The New York Times
44 “Manager Dahlen In Tilt With Umpire,” The New York Times
45 “Manager Dahlen In Tilt With Umpire”
46 “Punched By Umpire
Dahlen Hits Back,” The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
47 “Rigler and Dahlen Fight in Ball Park,” The New York Times
48 “Baseball Axe Cuts off Bill Dahlen: Deposed as Manager of the Brooklyn Team After Four Years,” New York Tribune
49 “Baseball Great Booster for Towns in the West,” New-York Tribune
50 “Ebbets Dedicates Robinson
51 “Bill Dahlen
Fort Plain Idol of National League Long Ago
52 Spatz
53 Amedio
54 Press release
55 Amedio
56 Williams
“SABR 42: Bill Dahlen selected as Overlooked 19th Century Baseball Legend for 2012,” (http://sabr.org/latest/sabr-42-bill-dahlen-selected-overlooked-19th-century-baseball-legend-2012)
This award is bestowed upon “a 19th century player
or other baseball personality not yet inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
57 Graham Womack
“Why has Bill Dahlen’s Hall of Fame induction taken so long?”
2015 (http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb-news/4658077-bill-dahlen-hall-of-fame-chances-stats-chicago-colts-orphans-brooklyn)
58 “Bill Dahlen
59 Spatz
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2021 marked the passing of a truly remarkable man
To meet him you might simply dismiss him as a low-key
relatively quiet…maybe even Eyore-ish or curmudgeonly… man…and he would have been proud to say you are correct! But Chuck was someone who
1951 into the growing family of Carl and Winnie Dahlén
was privileged to be brought up by intelligent and caring parents whose traits he emulated in his own parenting style
Graduating from high school in 1969 he went on to college
then back to college again while working full time in retail grocery
graduating with a Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1981
He continued with grocery store management
eventually worked as a dark room technician at Baer Printing
and finally settled on full time substitute teaching in the Fox Valley area
UW Oshkosh was also the place he met the woman who became his wife and life partner (on a blind date arranged by his sister Juli because she had other plans when he came to visit!!!)
They built a life together in the Fox River Valley and raised two kids…Amber and Taylor
If you ever saw one of their Christmas cards
you could see where Chuck and Lynne’s passion was…raising and showing beautiful longhair Dachshunds! Their annual Christmas card was fun to receive each year…you could see how the kids were growing…and how the pack of dogs was increasing
Chuck and Lynne lived a family centered life
working opposite of each other for many years so they could have maximum time with their kids when they were young
and graphics skills to produce the quarterly Dachshund Club of America magazine out of their own home for the last 21 years
After Amber and Taylor started their adult lives on their own
Chuck and Lynne had the opportunity to pursue a dream of theirs
the running of a grooming and boarding kennel
They uprooted themselves from the Fox River Valley and moved across state to Siren
a business they ran successfully for almost 13 years
Two more dog-crazy people have never existed and everyone who took their beloved animals to Chazlyn were happily confident that their pet would be well cared for
Interesting and lively conversations were usually part of the Chazlyn experience as well
Chuck’s other passion was literature
we aren’t talkin’ new fangled books…no
he loved the classics and in particular Shakespeare and Wordsworth
and was an accomplished and published poet who also did poetry readings in the Fox River Valley
As the illness that finally claimed him (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis) progressed over the past five years
he was so glad that he was still able to do two things he truly loved
when his Dad would talk about people he admired
he invariably would say “ he/she is a fine person”…it was his highest praise
he would end by saying “Chuck Dahlén was a fine person…
Chuck leaves behind his wife of almost 46 years Lynne
Amber Dahlén-Peterson and son-in-law Sean Peterson with grand children Natalie and Liam
his son Taylor and daughter-in-law Sarah Kelderman along with grand daughter Sophia
He also is survived by his siblings and their spouses: Margaret Grabowski (Richard)
Brian Dahlén (Suzanne), Jim Dahlén (Becky)
and his in-laws – Dan Aderman (Lori), Juli Hulce (Jim)
Nancy Bobb (Rennie) as well as many nieces and nephews – and all those people who met and befriended him over the years
He also leaves behind the dogs he so loved
(Written for her brother by Julianna Kannenberg)
Thank you for the kind care from ThedaCare Home Hospice this last month
A gathering of remembrance will be held on Thursday
May 6th at the Wichmann Funeral Home at 537 North Superior Street
Dachshund Club of America Health & Welfare Trust Fund
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