Wednesday, March 7, 2007
COURT
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:
BIRTHS
Adam and Angela (Reed) Becker, Browerville, a girl, Riley Jane, 7 pounds, 3 ounces, Feb. 16, 2007. Grandparents are Mike and Diana Reed, Aldrich, and Randy and Peggy Becker, Staples.
BIRTHS
Stacy Elling and Abe Haw, Deerwood, a boy, Logan Davis Haw, 8 pounds, 6 ounces, Feb. 14, 2007. Grandparents are Wayne and Sheila Elling, Deerwood, Jim and Jodi Haw, Ironton, and Kris Nelson, Aitkin. Great-grandparents are Joyce Mattsen, Crosby, Doris Haw, Minneapolis, Clarence and Enid Nelson, Motley, and Mary Elling, Aitkin. Great-great-grandparent is Gladys VanVickle, Crosby.
Isle man, 41, struck, killed by snowmobile
ISLE - A 41-year-old Isle man was struck and killed by a snowmobile early Saturday while he was walking to his home from a party, the Mille Lacs Tribal Police Department reported.
CRIME
BURGLARY - Kristine Stark, 600 block of F Street, Thursday reported her residence broken into.
Pee Wee B team wins district
The Brainerd Pee Wee B Blue hockey team became the first Brainerd B team to win a district championship Feb. 17-18 at Morris.
Career Mentor Fair
Ginny Knudson, an attorney and shareholder with Borden, Steinbauer, Krueger & Knudson, P.A., talked with interested students at the inaugural Career Mentor Fair.
LOCAL BRIEFS
STAPLES - Living Legacy Gardens will host a fruit tree pruning workshop from 6-8 p.m. March 15 at the Central Lakes Ag Center.
Brainerd Squirt C team wins consolation championship
The Brainerd Squirt C boys' hockey team won the consolation championship in its final tournament of the season last weekend at Sartell.
A sign of things to come
Do you have a recent scenic picture that shows the beauty of the lakes area? Send it to photos@brainerddispatch.com for possible publication in the Neighbors section. Be sure to include your name, where you are from, a brief description of the photo and when and where it was taken.
Kids on Gull
More than 80 area kids participated in an ice fishing outing Feb. 24 on Gull Lake. The Kinship Partners event was sponsored by Ernie's on Gull Lake.
Beware of 'non-supportive' support
The scale took a second to blink the wonderful digits that let me know I was back on track.
Dog days
Mikaela Boyd, 12, photographed her dog, Rocky, Thursday in the snowstorm. Mikaela was happy when school was canceled Friday.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Do you have a treasured photo? Send us your favorite family photographs, including a brief description of the photo and when it was taken, for possible publication in the Neighbors section. Submit your recent photos to: kathi.nagorski@brainerddispatch.com or drop them off at the Dispatch.
Outdoor ethics rewarded
The true measure of an outdoorsman's ethics is how he acts when nobody is around.
Bantam A team gains regional
The Brainerd Bantam A team took second place in the District 15 tournament Feb. 16-18 at Fergus Falls.
Pequot Lakes Bantam B team advances to state tournament
ELY - The Pequot Lakes Patriots Bantam B hockey team defeated Roseau 3-2 on Sunday in sudden-death overtime to win the regional tournament.
PETS OF THE WEEK
If you've adopted an animal from HART in the past, we'd love to hear your pet's success story. E-mail it, along with a photo, to heidi.lake@brainerddispatch.com or send it to the Dispatch.
City council backs increase in funds for transportation
BAXTER - In order to address growing transportation needs, the city of Baxter is joining several cities across Minnesota in petitioning the Legislature for more funding through increased gas and vehicle registration taxes.
Under control
Three Brainerd firefighters extinguished a small fire Tuesday in a fuel oil heater inside the garage at West Brainerd Amoco. Brainerd Dispatch/ Steve Kohls
Biggest loser back
Are you and your friends ready to become Crow Wing County's next Biggest Loser?
Hockey camp in jeopardy
The city of Brainerd has started its process of balancing the budgets of the Brainerd Area Civic Center and the Gold Medal Arena.
Overheard
"Money is not there for health care at VA clinics. The VA's don't get their budget money until the middle of the fiscal year and you can't operate a program without money. "
Overheard
"I'm afraid this is just the tip of the iceberg, that when we got out into the field we may find more of this."
Hesner's husband charged
Criminal charges have been filed against the husband of Nancy Lou Hesner, the 61-year-old Garrison woman whose body was found Dec. 23 at the bottom of Borden Lake.
An udderly big change
Clocks, at least those that are in the know, will spring forward three weeks early this year as daylight-saving time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday rather than the first Sunday of April.
LOCAL BRIEFS
LITTLE FALLS - Five people were arrested Tuesday after officers from several law enforcement agencies executed search warrants at a Little Falls motel and recovered methamphetamine, mushrooms and marijuana, the Morrison County Sheriff's Department reported.
Tuition reimbursement approved
Brainerd employees seeking to further their education are eligible for financial assistance from the city.
County planning for fuller buses
More people are getting on the bus in Crow Wing County and future public transit expansions could open those doors to even more riders.
Dallas Sams dies at 54
Democrats and Republicans remembered former Sen. Dallas Sams, DFL-Staples, who died Monday, as a personable lawmaker who was an advocate for the outdoors and for his rural district.
Area veterans' care is called first-class
Medical care given to lakes area soldiers returning from war is first-class compared to the care soldiers have been receiving at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, area veterans' affairs officials said Tuesday.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Brainerd Street Department will remove snow starting at 4 a.m. Tuesday on Oak Street from South Sixth Street to Highway 25 and on South Eighth Street from Washington to Quince streets.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1987) - Roger Heidelberger of Merrifield recently had a 1918 caboose moved to his property. He is equipping the caboose with wheels and installing tracks for it, and he plans to open it to the public as part of a small amusement park.
Site report casts doubt on Walker artifacts
Officials remain convinced the Walker archaeological site - where ancient stone tools may have been discovered - needs to be preserved, although the state archeologist says he believes most of the artifacts were created by nature and not by humans.
This was Brainerd
MARCH 6 - 20 years ago (1987) - Store owners reported people are showing an interest in lawn mowers and air conditioners as temperatures soared into the 60s and 70s over the state.
Blend of transit services provided
The Brainerd & Crow Wing County Transit Service provides a blend of scheduled route and pickup by appointment.
Robert F. Anderson
BAXTER - Robert Fred Anderson, 88, of Baxter, died Monday, March 5, 2007, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living. Funeral services and internment are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Camp Ripley.
Stanley H. Miller
LITTLE FALLS - Stanley H. Miller, of Little Falls, Minn., passed away on March 2, 2007, at St. Gabriel's Hospital.
Sioux M. Beckenbach
GARRISON - Sioux Marie "Susan" Beckenbach, 53, of Garrison, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at her residence. She was born July 28, 1953, in Minneapolis to Earl and Goldie (Mentor) Beckenbach.
Sherrill L. Swaim
ELY, Nev. - Sherrill L. Swaim, age 66, passed away March 5, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration gathering in memory of Sherrill will be Friday, March 9, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples starting at 9:30 a.m. through 11:15 a.m. Interment will follow at Wildwood Cemetery in Pillager. Arrangements entrusted to Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
Dallas Sams
STAPLES - Former Senator Dallas Sams, of Staples, died Monday morning, March 5, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
Marvin Zigmund
PINE RIVER - Marvin Zigmund, 82, of Pine River, died Monday, March 5, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born March 26, 1924, in Pine River, to Harris and Olea (Ness) Zigmund. He graduated from Pine River High School.
Sherrill L. Swaim
CHERAW, S.C. - Sherrill L. Swaim, age 66, formerly of Pillager, passed away early Monday morning, March 5, 2007, in Cheraw, S.C. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples.
Bernice M. Paul
LITTLE FALLS - Bernice M. Paul, 90-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Country Manor Nursing Home in Sartell, Minn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2007, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie with the Rev. Nicholas Landsberger officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Family Parish Cemetery in Belle Prairie. Friends may call from 10-11:15 a.m. on Friday, March 9 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie.
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Ann Morrill
MOTLEY - Ann Morrill, 90, Motley, died Friday, March 2, 2007, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Motley. Friends may visit from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be at Motley Public Cemetery.
Alva C. King
PIERZ - Alva C. King, 87-year-old resident of the Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn., passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, at his residence in Pierz. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillman, Minn., with Pastor Cathie Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Hillman, Minn. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, Minn., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Michael 'Mike' Schulte
LITTLE FALLS - Michael "Mike" Schulte, age 91, of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Monday, March 5, 2007, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral arrangements for Michael "Mike" Schulte are pending with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service, West Chapel, in Little Falls, Minn.
Marvin Zigmund
PINE RIVER - Marvin Zigmund, of Pine River, died Monday, March 5, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. Arrangements are pending with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home, Aitkin.
William 'Bill' Dumpprope
LEADER - William "Bill" Dumpprope, lifelong resident of Leader, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007, at the Central Todd County Care Center in Clarissa, Minn. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007. Family will receive friends starting at 10 a.m. at the Motley Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Johnson officiating.
Peter J. Roskop
ST. MATHIAS TOWNSHIP - Peter J. Roskop, age 81, lifetime resident of St. Mathias Township, died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital. He was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Robbinsdale, Minn., to Peter and Theresa (Steffen) Roskop.
Robert J. Garin
CROSSLAKE - Robert J. Garin, 75, of Crosslake, passed away while on vacation in Laughlin, Nev., on Feb. 28, 2007. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2007, at Crosslake Lutheran Church with the Rev. Andy Smith officiating. There will be a visitation Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake. Interment will follow services at Pinewood Cemetery in Crosslake with military honors provided by American Legion Post No. 500. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. The family plans on creating a baseball memorial in Bob's name.
Floyd H. Britton
OAK LAWN TOWNSHIP - Floyd Henry Britton, age 93, resident of Oak Lawn Township, died Friday, March 2, 2007, at his home. Floyd was born July 31, 1913, to Henry and Lillie (Hoskins) Britton. He married Marguerite (Cornish) Zuelich on Feb. 7, 1944. He worked for 30 years as a tire repairman in Brainerd. Floyd loved to work in his garden. He grew, picked, sold and enjoyed strawberries.
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Obituary notices are charged at 40 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.
Rosemary Tostenson
BACKUS - Rosemary Tostenson, age 73, of Backus, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. She was born April 17, 1933, in Coosbay, Ore.
Erma H. Westerlund
AITKIN - Erma H. Westerlund, 89, of Aitkin, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Aicota Health Care Center, Aitkin.
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Let state legislators know your opinion on state issues
Rep. John Ward
Open Forum
To all the chronic complainers of snowplowing and road maintenance in general! The bottom line is: No matter how good a job our maintenance people do, they cannot make the roads "idiot proof."
Open Forum
Minnesotans treasure our parks and trails. But the conservation funding that helps make these special places the envy of the nation has dropped to its lowest level in 30 years. With another 1.2 million people expected to make Minnesota home in the next 25 years, even greater pressure is being placed on our parks and trails.
VOX POP
I'm confused. Prayer's not allowed in school. "Under God" is taken in and out of the Pledge of Allegiance, yet on the front page of the paper, Brainerd has public school buses taking kids out of school to transport them to a religious instruction program. What's wrong with this picture? You can't even pray but you're taken out of school when they should be in their regular classes.
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Pioneers propel into section final
COLLEGEVILLE - Kristin Sczublewski recorded 17 points and five steals to lead the top-seeded Pierz Pioneers to the Subsection 18, Section 62A championship Tuesday with a 46-42 victory over second-seeded Braham at St. John's University.
Schedule
CLASS 1A
Area Hillcross racers compete in Wisconsin
Area snowmobile racers competed in a WSA Hillcross race at Cable, Wis., last weekend.
Elks buck BHS from playoffs
Kyle Crocker drained two 3-pointers to finish with a team-high 15 points and Mitch Means sank four 3-pointers to finish with 12 points as the fifth-seeded Brainerd Warriors fell to the fourth-seeded Elk River Elks 77-52 Tuesday in the Section 8-4A boys' basketball quarterfinals at Elk River High School
Flyers get tough draw
When the state boys' hockey tournament decided to seed its teams before this year's event the theory was to prevent the top four seeds from playing each other in the quarterfinals.
Ernster resigns as Warriors coach
Like any loving father, Jim Ernster wants to spend as much time as possible with his family.
March Madness is in full swing
While most section seeds are still unclear, a few are set and those could be the most exciting for area boys' basketball fans.
AREA SHORTS
The Brainerd Warrior sophomore boys' basketball team lost to Alexandria 68-58 on Saturday to finish the season 22-3.
In the net with former Warrior Mandy Hanson
Mandy Hanson was one of the best goalies ever to tend the nets for the Brainerd Warriors girls' hockey team.
Scoreboard
Area events
Boys' basketball section playoffs
Section 8-4A
Wadena boxers score victories
WADENA - Seven Wadena boxers scored victories in a Golden Gloves Boxing card Saturday at the Wadena National Guard Armory.
Finck scores his 1,000th point in Verndale victory
VERNDALE - Shane Finck scored 24 points to put him over 1,000 for his career as he led the Verndale Pirates to a 67-47 Park Region Conference victory over the Parkers Prairie Panthers Monday.
Rangers survive quarterfinal scare
DULUTH - Megan Zillmer scored 14 points and dished out three assists as the top-seeded and eighth-ranked Crosby-Ironton Rangers narrowly knocked off the fifth-seeded Deer River Warriors 37-33 Tuesday in the West Subsection, Section 7-2A girls' basketball quarterfinals at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Liftathon slated Wednesday and Thursday at BHS
One hundred sixty lifters will participate in the 17th annual Sertoma Sunrise Warrior Liftathon Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. both days in the Brainerd High School strength room.
AREA SHORTS
Brainerd High School graduate Shaun Kennedy saved his best collegiate diving performance for last, winning the platform title in the NCAA Zone C Diving Championships at Ann Arbor, Mich., last weekend.
Burnham resigns as Rockies PA announcer
DENVER - The Colorado Rockies announced Feb. 26 that Brainerd High School graduate Kelly Burnham, the public address voice of Coors Field, has stepped down from his stadium address duties due to family responsibilities and other professional opportunities.
Scoreboard
Area events
LOTW ousts Aitkin from tournament
BEMIDJI - The No. 3 seeded Aitkin Gobblers ended their most successful season since 1999-2000 with a 46-27 loss to the second-seeded Lake of the Woods Bears in the West Subsection, Section 7-2A quarterfinals at Bemidji High School.
Area racers compete in national event
Area racers competed in the WPSA Snocross national event last weekend at Canterbury Race Park in Shakopee.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy.
State forecast for N.D.
A dense fog advisory is in effect for southwest north dakota
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Increasing clouds. Light snow likely north and east in the afternoon. A chance of light snow southwest. Highs from the mid teens north to the mid 20s south.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy...Becoming partly cloudy east this afternoon.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy. Areas of morning fog west and central. A
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy extreme northwest through south central.
Fun in the snow
Weather drawing by Kyla Slette of Ms. Hemstad's third-grade class at Baxter school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy in the morning...Then decreasing clouds. A chance of snow showers near lake superior. Highs in the 20s.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy. Snow north. A chance of snow or freezing
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Cloudy and cold...Except partly cloudy and mild far southwest. Areas of morning fog west. Highs from 20 to 25 northeast to 55 to 60 southwest.
State forecast for S.D.
Freezing fog advisory westcentral through 8 am mst...
Snow now, spring later
Weather drawing by Rachel Komischke of Mr. Meyer's fourth-grade class at Lowell school.