Wednesday, January 5, 2005
MARRIAGES
Bruce G. Abramson, 48, and Susan M. Mevissen, 43, both of Pine River.
BIRTHS
Randy and Tammy (Councilman) Praught, Brainerd, a girl, Megan Marie, 8 pounds, 7 ounces, Dec. 16, 2004. Grandparents are David and Judy Councilman, Ramsey, and Adrian and Mona Praught, Isle.
Firefighters respond
The Brainerd Fire Department was called at 10:08 p.m. Tuesday to Brainerd High School for what turned out to be a fire alarm malfunction. Firefighters also were called at 10:21 p.m. Tuesday to St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd for what turned out to be a fire alarm malfunction.
ACCIDENT
One person was injured in a single-vehicle rollover at 5:24 a.m. Monday on Highway 210, three miles east of Brainerd, the State Patrol reported. The driver, Joan Martin, 49, Brainerd, was treated at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd and released.
Johnson faces seven more felony counts in robbery
Luke Daniel Johnson, the 23-year-old Staples man already facing felony charges in Cass County following a chase that ended in his shooting by a police officer, has been charged with seven felony counts in connection with an armed robbery of a Motley family.
Local briefs
The Minnesota Department of Transportation earned finalist honors from the American Concrete Pavement Association at its 15th annual Excellence in Concrete Pavement awards held recently in Orlando, Fla.
First baby
Throughout her pregnancy, Kelly Erickson of Deerwood was certain her baby would be born on New Year's Day even though she wasn't due until Jan. 13.
District declines to buy homes
The Brainerd School District building committee Tuesday decided to not pursue the purchase of two homes near the Washington Middle School building, part of a long-term plan to develop additional parking near the building.
Voting laws violated in school election
REMER -- Three administrative law judges found Dec. 29 that Northland Remer-Longville School Supt. Mike Doro and Northland Vote Yes Committee members Patsy Bernhjelm and Jo Boblett, both of Outing, violated Minnesota voting law statutes.
Correction
A Page 1A story in Tuesday's Dispatch incorrectly stated members of William Myears' family attended a hearing Monday in Crow Wing County District Court.
County idea: Use treatment center for meth program
If the state follows a Crow Wing County suggestion, the Brainerd Regional Human Services Center could host pilot programs to treat methamphetamine drug users.
Traffic main first-day glitch for Forestview
BAXTER -- Take the bus, please.
Walters heads Crow Wing board
Gary Walters is the new Crow Wing County Board chairman.
Golfers should relish nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is not simply a futuristic idea.
Council to look at relocation costs for moving from mobile home park
A special committee will meet today to look at relocation costs for the remaining mobile home owners in East Gate Mobile Home Park in northeast Brainerd.
Council argues over payment to BNSF
It took only one meeting for the 2005 Brainerd City Council to stir up controversy.
This was Brainerd
30 years ago (1975) - As Brainerd gets ready to kick off its drive for a multi-purpose arena, the Brainerd Quarterbacks Club gifting of the Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association with $100 hope that the public will get behind this project with enthusiasm.
Overheard
"You sure?"
Myears to undergo tests
William Myears, the 26-year-old Brainerd man accused of the 2002 murder of Erika Dalquist, will undergo tests to determine if he is competent to proceed to trial.
Snow removal will continue Thursday in Brainerd
The Brainerd Street Department will remove snow on Oak Street from South Sixth to Walnut Street and on South Eighth from Washington to Oak Street from 4 to 8 a.m. Thursday.
Overheard
"My client is physically not able to be brought up here and could not sit here in a wheelchair for perhaps longer than an hour, maybe an hour and fifteen minutes, without being overcome with dizziness."
Nano, nano
Revolutionary changes in how people live and work are expected to come from a tiny technology.
A new 'eating place'
Lunch was served on time Tuesday for Forestview Middle School students, who now have the choice between four lunch line offerings in their multiuse cafeteria, which may accommodate 550 students per lunch period. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Roberts to chair school board; Nystrom praised
With a $3 million budget deficit looming ahead, the Brainerd School Board Tuesday appointed board member Bernie Roberts, a certified financial planner, as board chair.
This was Brainerd
40 years ago (1965) - The Brainerd City Council last night called for bids for a new 40,000 aerial ladder truck for the fire department. It was pointed out that $20,000 of the estimated cost will be paid for by the Water and Light Board.
Appeals court OKs liquor store move in Walker
WALKER -- The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed a Cass County District Court decision and ruled the city of Walker can locate its municipal liquor store in the block next to the Cass County jail.
Program expanded for low-interest loans for sewer system upgrades
WALKER -- Low-interest loans to people who need to replace non-compliant private sewer systems have become available to more people, Anne Hanson, Region 5 individual sewer treatment system coordinator told Cass County commissioners Tuesday.
Baxter may land Babe Ruth baseball tournament
BAXTER -- Baxter likely will host the Babe Ruth Midwest Regional baseball championships in 2005.
Panel discusses mobile home park issue
A special committee formed by the Brainerd City Council to look at relocation needs for three remaining residents of East Gate Mobile Home Park met Tuesday.
Salt going fast
WALKER -- Cass County Engineer David Enblom told commissioners Tuesday highway crews have used as much salt on icy roads this year as it did all of last winter.
Kangas selected to chair board
WALKER -- The Cass County Board opened its first meeting in 2005 Tuesday by electing Commissioner Bob Kangas 2005 chair and Commissioner Jim Demgen vice chair.
Bevans chosen to lead council
Kelly Bevans was chosen by a majority of Brainerd City Council members Monday to be the council's president.
4 finalists named for corrections director position
Four finalists were named for the Central Minnesota Community Corrections executive director's position.
Alvina E. Zylka
LITTLE FALLS -- Alvina E. Zylka, 83-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls. Funeral services for Alvina E. Zylka will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Little Falls. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the service at Zion Lutheran Church.
Robert 'Bob' A. Hansen
HACKENSACK -- Robert "Bob" A. Hansen, age 79, died on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Union Congregational Church, Hackensack, with Pastor Michael J. Small to officiate.
Michael Broberg
PILLAGER -- Michael Broberg, age 56, of Pillager, current pastor of Casino Assembly of God Church, of rural Pillager, died Jan. 2, 2005, at Lakewood Health System Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 5, 10:30 a.m. at Casino Assembly of God Church with Pastor Roy Miles officiating and Pastor Dan Johnson. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 4-8 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples. Arrangements are with the Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
Arnold W. P. Stofferahn
McGREGOR -- Arnold W.P. Stofferahn, age 76, of McGregor, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Charles H. Finne
NISSWA -- Charles H. Finne, 79, Nisswa, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, at his home in Nisswa.
Edward 'Pat' Holsapple
NISSWA -- Edward "Pat" Holsapple, 78, Nisswa, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at his home in Lake Shore.
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Benjamin R. Clark Jr.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Benjamin Roland Clark Jr. died at the age of 61 in Anchorage, Alaska, on Dec. 30, 2004, after a long battle with heart disease. He was born in Brainerd, Minn., on June 14, 1943.
William Osberg Sr.
UPSALA -- William Osberg Sr., 85, Upsala, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. Arrangements are with Brenny-Johnson Funeral Home in Upsala.
Char Falstrom
BACKUS -- Char Falstrom, 59, of Backus, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 10, 1945, in Leona, Wis., to LeRoy and Leone Cornell. Char worked at the municipal liquor store in Hackensack for many years.
Tom Knopik
LITTLE FALLS -- Tom Knopik, 81, a resident of Little Falls, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, as a result of a tree-cutting accident. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Brenny-Simonet, East Chapel, of Little Falls.
Robert C. Wichman
MINNEAPOLIS -- Robert C. Wichman, age 82, formerly of Pequot Lakes, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis. Arrangements are pending with the Willim-St. Onge Family Funeral Home in Pequot Lakes.
LaVaughn B. Light
LaVaughn B. Light, 75, of Brainerd, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Seamus Walsh officiating. Friends may visit at the church during the hour prior to services. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd. Memorials preferred to St. Joseph's Hospice and Home Care.
Bernice Valentine
LITTLE FALLS -- Bernice Valentine, 73, a resident of Little Falls, died at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.
Charlotte Falstrom
BACKUS -- Charlotte Falstrom, 59, of Backus, passed away Jan. 2, 2005, at St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home in Pine River.
Richard 'Richie' F. Wisnieski
LITTLE FALLS -- Richard "Richie" F. Wisnieski, age 73, a resident of Little Falls, Minn., formerly of Sobieski, Minn., passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at his home.
Michael Rigelhof
BAXTER -- Michael Rigelhof, 87, of Baxter, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
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.
Alvin J. Hoffman
Alvin J. Hoffman, age 77, a resident of Brainerd, Minn., formerly of Harding, Minn., passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, in Shakopee, Minn., after a courageous battle with cancer.
Fred E. Schueppert
Fred E. Schueppert, 89, Brainerd, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at the Bethany Good Samaritan Village, Brainerd, Minn.
Edward 'Pat' Holsapple
NISSWA -- Edward "Pat" Holsapple, 78, Nisswa, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at his home in Nisswa.
Homer Tusler
HACKENSACK -- Homer Tusler, age 88, of Hackensack, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at Woodrest Health Care Center in Walker. He was born Jan. 19, 1916, in Backus to Albert and Nelina (Larson) Tusler.
Leland R. Ellestad
PINE RIVER -- Leland R. Ellestad, age 75, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Arrangements are pending with the Willim-St. Onge Family Funeral Home in Pine River.
Astrid B. King
Astrid Beata King, 91, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Dec. 28, 2004, at Woodland Good Samaritan Care Center. She was born Dec. 15, 1913, to Sophus Frederickson and Maren Christine (Hansen) Frederickson in Kensal, N.D. She was a loving mother, homemaker and worked for a number of years at Akre's Bakery and Gift Shop in Nisswa.
OUR OPINION: FRESH START
It's a new year and a fresh start for the Brainerd City Council as that body elected Kelly Bevans president Monday night.
Open Forum
I hope every household who wastes the $10 on a drug-testing kit makes sure to buy two extra kits so each parent can also provide a urine sample for the teen to inspect.
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Open Forum
When our dishonest moral president praised the "new cooperative spirit" between the EPA and the chemical industry there was reason to be suspicious. Bush has a long record of putting industry profits above the health of the public and our environment. Now we know that suspicion was justified.
Gobblers deal Brainerd first loss
AITKIN -- The Aitkin Gobblers registered eight pins and recorded a 57-11 victory over the Brainerd Warriors in a non-conference wrestling meet Tuesday.
Warriors slip past River Lakes
RICHMOND -- Kim Groen led Brainerd with two goals and one assist as the Warriors beat River Lakes 5-4 in a Central Lakes Conference girls' hockey matchup Tuesday.
Carlson leads Huskies to first win
PILLAGER -- Pillager's Megan Carlson led all scorers with 21 points and Amy Fredman corralled 10 rebounds as the Huskies dumped New York Mills 40-38 Tuesday for their first win of the season.
An eventful offseason for Rockies' Probst
A new position.
Scoreboard
Area events
Alexandria downs Brainerd in CLC play
ALEXANDRIA -- Brainerd's Ally Hartje led the Warriors girls' basketball team with seven points in a 58-27 loss to the Alexandria Cardinals in Central Lakes Conference play Tuesday.
Sports shorts
PIERZ -- A wrestling tournament for competitors in grades K - 8 will be held Sunday at Pierz Healy High School.
Scoreboard
Area events
Patriots take their revenge
CROSBY -- Sequels are rarely as good as the original, but when it comes to girls' basketball, particularly Pequot Lakes and Crosby-Ironton, this sequel was almost as good as the last game.
W-DC shreds Grizzlies
CROSBY -- Wadena-Deer Creek's Dustin Postell and Phil Schmidt each scored twice in an 8-2 Mid-State Conference win over Crosby-Ironton/Aitkin Tuesday.
Thunder Hawks fly past Warriors
GRAND RAPIDS -- Brainerd's Adian Kummet led the Warriors boys' basketball team with nine points in a 75-31 loss to the Grand Rapids Thunder Hawks in non-conference play Tuesday.
Raider wrestlers tame Wolverines
BERTHA -- Matt and Aaron Moenkedick recorded pins for Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale in a 37-31 Raiders win over Wadena-Deer Creek Tuesday.
Rangers, Tesdahl torch Patriots
PEQUOT LAKES -- Bryce Tesdahl knocked down five 3-pointers and scored 21 points as the Crosby-Ironton Rangers in a 63-50 triumph over the Pequot Lakes Patriots in a Mid-State Conference boys' basketball game Tuesday.
Sports shorts
Aitkin, Brainerd and Little Falls will be stops on the 45th annual Twins Winter Caravan.
Brainerd breaks through in third
It was one of those days where nearly everything the Brainerd Warriors shot refused to go in.
State forecast for Iowa
Winter storm warning most of iowa today and tonight...
Wisconsin state forecast
Snow advisory in effect until 8 am southern quarter...
Fun in the snow
Weather drawing by Jackie Caughey in the Lowell fourth grade of Mr. Meyer.
Wisconsin state forecast
Winter storm watch south central and southeast wisconsin wednesday afternoon and night...
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny north and central. Partly sunny south. Highs
State forecast for S.D.
Winter storm warnings along and south of i-90 today through wednesday...
State forecast for Minnesota
Winter storm warning for extreme southwest today...
State forecast for Minnesota
Winter storm warning and winter weather advisory for parts of
State forecast for S.D.
Winter storm warnings south central this morning and southeast through the afternoon...
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Sunny north. Partly sunny south. Highs from near 10 below
Snowy winter
Weather drawing by Michelle Scilley of Mr. Meyer's fourth grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for Iowa
Winter storm warning most of iowa tonight through wednesday Night...
AGENDA
Meets 9 a.m. Friday
Cass board sets annual planning retreat Feb. 18
Commissioners will begin with a breakfast meeting to discuss what the county has accomplished in the last year and what the county's goals will be for this year.