Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Births
Richard and Lisa (Williams) Munsch, Pequot Lakes, a boy, Michael Joseph, 6 pounds, 6 ounces, Feb. 21, 2004. Grandparents are Harvey and Gloria Munsch, Brainerd, and Gary and Mini Williams, Merrifield.
Accident
BAXTER -- Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday on Highway 210 in Baxter, at Inglewood Drive.
Courts
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:
Area crime
BURGLARIES -- Patricia Lang, 800 block of Quince Street, Sunday reported her residence broken into.
Marriage licenses
Ricky M. Venne, 22, and Amy L. Parks, 20, both of Crosby.
Area brief
Freshwater Adult Education programs are offered free of charge to adults 16 years of age or older who are not enrolled in a high school program.
Honoring his wish
CROSSLAKE -- Larry Putz, a Crosslake financial planner, was just 37 when he died of stomach and esophageal cancer last March.
Director of college program earns national award
A national network for women's employment has honored Lucy Franz of Central Lakes College with one of 25 Women of Triumph awards.
This was Brainerd
MARCH 9 - 80 years ago (1924) - "Pardon me, Professor, but last night your daughter accepted my proposal of marriage. I have called this morning to ask if there is any insanity in your family."
Rock and Bach
Whether they prefer Bach or rock, Brainerd teachers agree that music matters. They discuss the reasons behind Music in Our Schools Month in Thursday's Tempo section.
School district plans to dig into reserves
A majority of the $2.8 million in cuts the Brainerd School District will make for the 2004-05 school year will be taken out of the district's reserves.
Cass DFLers meet Saturday in Backus
BACKUS -- Cass County DFLers will conduct their county convention at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Backus school.
BACK HOME FROM IRAQ
Wearing his desert camouflage uniform and a big grin across his face, Staff Sgt. Mike Hartwig of Pequot Lakes walked confidently off the airplane and into the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport arrival area Tuesday night.
LAST RITES FOR AN OFFICER OF THE LAW
Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang (right) and sheriff's Lt. Neal Gaalswyk, along with dozens of other law enforcement officers stood in formation Monday outside Lakewood Evangelical Free Church in Baxter after the funeral service for Thomas Wyatt, the BCA agent killed in a crash last week near McGregor. (Dispatch Photos by Nels Norquist)
Learning to cope
A Crosslake mother and her three daughters are learning to cope as they soon observe the first anniversary of the death of their much-loved husband and father who died of cancer.
BMC ready to show off its expanded facility
After more than two years of construction, Brainerd Medical Center's expansion and remodeling project is complete.
Tribute to Tom Wyatt
Brainerd Fire Department member Kevin Tengwall walked along the rows of law enforcement vehicles parked near Lakewood Evangelical Free Church in Baxter Monday. An estimated 800 people attended the funeral service of Thomas Wyatt, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension special agent who was killed in a head-on collision near McGregor March 3. He was on his way back to his Brainerd office when the crash occurred. (Dispatch Photo by Nels Norquist)
Both sides claim win in Mille Lacs ruling
Both sides claimed victory Wednesday after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Mille Lacs County's lawsuit against the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
70 years later, wedded couple finally celebrating
When Lillian and Reuben Thompson were married 70 years ago on March 8, 1934, in Tamarack, they had no wedding cake, no reception and not a dollar between them.
Correction/clarification
On Page 1N today in the Neighbors section, Kayla and Erin Putz are misidentified in the photograph with their younger sister and mother. Kayla, 14, is in the top left of the photo while Erin, 16, is on the right.
County OKs building plan
A new Crow Wing County government campus will be part of downtown Brainerd.
Master building plan
The $51 million price tag paid would be for buildings in move-in condition, including office furniture and demolition costs.
Review process adopted
A new type of environmental review will be used for about 490 acres of land considered prime development area.
Squirrel knocks out power to 13,000
A single squirrel knocked out electricity to a large portion of northern Crow Wing County Wednesday morning.
This was Brainerd
MARCH 10 - 100 years ago (1904) - The butchers of Brainerd have organized, and a new association has been added to the many already in Brainerd.
County works on disposal of residents' electronic gear
Computers and televisions seem to become obsolete in record time, but before residents think of dumping those items in the basement or the woods, Crow Wing County has options.
County votes to preserve forest land
A forest legacy proposal to keep 4,790 acres of working forest land from development received support from the Crow Wing County Board.
Tribe announces first winner of scholarship honoring Oberstar
ONAMIA -- Salena LaGuard, a Mille Lacs Band member who's pursuing a college degree in law enforcement, was named the first recipient of the James L. Oberstar-Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Scholarship Monday afternoon at Grand Casino Mille Lacs.
Don't waste time
ONAMIA -- David Sam, a wastewater facilities manager with no wastewater to manage, gave Rep. Jim Oberstar, D-Minn., a tour Monday of the $19.68 million plant that sits idle on the west side of Mille Lacs Lake because of a Mille Lacs County challenge to an Environmental Protection Agency permit.
Local briefs
An office shift is in the works at the Crow Wing County Courthouse.
Herbert G. Zupon
PINE RIVER -- Herbert G. Zupon, age 91, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2004, at the Foley Nursing Center. He was born Jan. 3, 1913, in Sauk Rapids, Minn., to Lawrence and Victoria (Sand) Zupon. He married Frances Drawbridge on Aug. 28, 1940, in Pine River.
Sylvia Swanson
STAPLES -- Sylvia Swanson, age 95, of Staples, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at the Staples Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
Obituary notices
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Ardis J. Waterhouse
GRAND RAPIDS -- Ardis Joy Waterhouse, 75, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Grand Itasca Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, Minn. She was born April 25, 1928, in Lindstrom, Minn., the daughter of Roy and Phoebe (Weighbery) Ruffcorn. Ardis lived in the Remer area for the last 16 years.
Angeline M. Gangl
PIERZ -- Angeline Marie Gangl, age 87 of Pierz, Minn., passed away Sunday, March 7, 2004, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz with the Rev. Gerald Dalseth officiating.
Frank E. Kobilka
LITTLE FALLS -- Frank E. Kobilka, 83 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away S
Nadine Sedlachek
Nadine Sedlachek, age 92, of Brainerd, died Monday, March 8, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Ralph E. Turner
PEQUOT LAKES -- Ralph E. Turner, 56, Pequot Lakes, died Monday, March 8, 2004, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born on Dec. 5, 1947, in Iowa to Tyra and Elsie (Beck) Turner.
Lenard C. West
PINE RIVER -- Lenard Carl West, 86, died Friday, March 5, 2004, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He had enjoyed good health much of his life until a sudden illness occurred a couple of months ago. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Willim-Northland Funeral Home in Pine River.
Dr. Harold D. Kletschka
Aug. 26, 1924-March 6, 2004. Preceded in death by father, Herbert "Lee" Kletschka and mother Emma Kopf Kletschka.
Dean E. Hubbard
Dean E. Hubbard, 52, Brainerd, died Sunday, March 7, 2004, at his home.
Gary F. Stiner
WARM SPRINGS, Ga. -- Gary Fredrick Stiner, age 63, of Warm Springs, Ga., and Emily, died on Sunday, March 6, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Ga. He was born on May 19, 1940, in Christian County, Ill., to Fredrick and Irma (Beck) Stiner.
Voice your opinion
The Dispatch encourages readers to sound off in the Open Forum.
Open Forum
I'm writing in regard to the Open Forum letter in about our governor taking away the Native American's rights. Excuse me, for at least 15 years the Native Americans have been the only one here in Minnesota who has made money from casino gambling!
Open Forum
In a recent letter, Don Samuelson disagrees with President George Bush's claim that a better economy is just around the corner and with Gov. Tim Pawlenty for saying, "The state of the state is great." He then goes on with a list of complaints.
In the hole
Looking for a new home for the Rhythm of the Rails production, producer Jody Crowe cast a covetous eye on "the hole" across Highway 210 from Franklin Junior High School.
Vox Pop
They happen to be a bunch of whiny brats who don't understand the word "no." How can they still be referred to as being a peace group? They have caused a lot of people concern over being sued, lawyers fees and taking the city officials away from much more important work.
Scoreboard
girls basketball
Brainerd 14-U girls' hockey team advances to state
The Brainerd 14-under girls' hockey team became the first Brainerd girls' team to earn a berth in the state tournament March 19-21 at Coon Rapids.
S-M caught in Albany trap
COLLEGEVILLE -- For 24 games, the Staples-Motley Cardinals girls' basketball team did what it wanted to. No opponent told them no.
Cinderella story
Seven other schools in Section 8, Class 4A may have thought they were playing for second place with the way the Moorhead Spuds girls' basketball team cruised through the regular season.
Warriors' upset bid falls short
MOORHEAD -- As was the case nearly all season, the Brainerd Warriors' effort couldn't be faulted.
Sports shorts
A meeting of the Staples Softball Association scheduled 7 p.m. March 19 in the basement of Dew-Lins Sports Lounge, located one block south of the stoplights in Staples.
Rocori sneaks past Flyers in Subsection 8
ROCORI -- Little Falls' Tony Parker scored seven points and grabbed seven rebounds, but in the end the Rocori Spartans nipped the Flyers 36-34 in the first round of the South Subsection 8, Class 3A boys' basketball playoffs.
Pierz coach has wrestled away from life's takedowns
An opportunity to chronicle a significant achievement in a friend's life doesn't often present itself.
Stumpf leads Pierz to subsection title
OGILVIE -- Emily Stumpf led the Pierz Pioneers with 23 points as they defeated East Central 61-46 for the Subsection 18, Section 6, Class 2A girls' basketball championship Tuesday.
Earning respect
The Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines boys' hockey team has arrived -- almost.
Brainerd boxers win on home card
Brainerd Golden Gloves boxers Randy Flores, Colin Taylor, Mike Moe and Ricky Aulie won bouts on a card Friday at Washington Middle School.
Scoreboard
boys basketball
Sports shorts
Crosslake's Trevor John finished second in the Pro Stock division in the Green Bay Nationals at Lambeau Field March 6-7.
Brainerd 12-U girls' hockey team narrowly misses state tourney trip
The Brainerd 12-under girls' hockey team came up short in its bid to play in the state tournament.
Hornets nip Laporte in opening round
LAPORTE -- The ninth-seeded Lake Region Christian School Hornets of Baxter nipped No. 8 Laporte 49-47 in the opening round of the East Subsection 6, Class 1A boys' basketball tournament Monday.
Scenic
Fresh snow collected on berries in Staples recently.
Spring activities scheduled at Deep Portage
Spring is in the air at Deep Portage and a variety of activities are on tap to get you in the mood.
Time to think spring
Jaime Schmidt, a floral design student at Central Lakes College, showed Staples-Motley High School students Courtney Lively (left) and Cody Bell how to make spring flower arrangements last week. The "mentoring moment," held in a one-hour session in the floral lab on the Brainerd campus, included a bonus: the high school students could keep the arrangements.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Clear to partly cloudy. Highs from the upper 40s northeast to around 60 south central and west.
State forecast for Iowa
Wind advisory this afternoon far west and northeast...
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy east this morning...Them clear. Mostly sunny
State forecast for Minnesota
Wind advisory today west and portions of south and tonight West...
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Mostly sunny west. Partly cloudy east. Highs from
State forecast for South Dakota
High wind warning northwest south dakota today...
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. A few flurries far southeast this morning. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
Let it snow
Weather drawing by Chasci Love of Sharon Jendro's first grade class at Lowell school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Increasing clouds southeast. A chance of morning rain northwest. Rain and light snow mainly north and west this afternoon. Highs from the upper 30s to upper 40s.
State forecast for North Dakota
High wind warning west today...
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Clear to partly cloudy. Highs from the mid 30s to mid 40s.
More snow for snowballs
Weather drawing by Taylor Johnshoy of Mrs. Schirmer's third grade class at Riverside school.