Saturday, March 14, 2009
CLC to host Career Fair and Training Expo
A Lakes Area Career Fair and Training Expo is planned March 24 at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
Business Notes
Susan Holden of Brainerd, of the Sieben Grose Von Holtum & Carey law firm, was recognized in the "Super Lawyer" top 40.
It's more than just a junk yard
Crow Wing Recycling of Brainerd purchased Midstate Recycling and Heartland Auction company of Pine River.
Little Falls group to help victims
LITTLE FALLS - The Little Falls-based Chamber of Commerce 2008-2009 Leadership LindyLand class selected Project Another Day for its community service project.
Business aimed at keeping seniors in their homes is showing growth
Four years ago Home Instead Senior Care started with a chair and a cardboard box and three people.
Biz Buzz: New projects
all about power
Power has been on the minds of area businesses as evidenced in new projects.
Cass court
WALKER - The following appeared recently in Cass County District Court:
Births
Joe and Shelly Ellstrom, Brainerd, a girl, Jordan Star, 5 pounds, 14 ounces, Feb. 28, 2009.
Police blotter
Crow Wing sheriff
POLICE BLOTTER
BURGLARY - Krystal Olson, 17000 block of Dewes Road, Thursday reported her residence broken into.
Agendas
Crow Wing County Committee of the Whole
SENIOR CALENDAR
Reservations are appreciated for lunch; walk-ins are always welcome. Call 824-6026.
Happy campers
Nor-Son Inc. of Baxter won two Eagle Awards of Excellence from the Minnesota Associated Builders and Contractors for work on Bay Lake Church Camp in Deerwood and a French chateau in northern Minnesota. Nor-Son's representatives accepted the awards at ABC's 2008 Excellence in Construction Banquet at The Metropolitan Ballroom in February.
What's Doing
Ray's Promenaders Square Dance Club will dance Friday at the Franklin Art Center cafeteria with plus dancing at 7:30 p.m. and mainstream dancing from 8-10 p.m. The caller will be Phil Miller and the Seglers will be hosting.
Much obliged
Brainerd should be proud of its many fine businesses.
Overheard
It really is a major milestone for our industry.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Because of the winter storm Tuesday, elections in several townships were postponed until March 17.
This was Brainerd
80 years ago (1929): Big Bill Beth, the heavyweight wrestler who tumbled the boys around the mat here in Brainerd, and in his hometown of Pequot, is doing the same in Hollywood movies. He has been typecast as a bad man in many screen thrillers, glaring at his prostate victims.
Weathering winter 2008-09: A good old Brrr-ainerd winter
Maybe the several lean winters of the past decade have spoiled us.
Paying it forward: We want your random acts of kindness
We survived the snowstorm. Beautiful weather is on the way. And with the good news of warmer temps, we want to hear your good news, too.
Local briefs
Names have been released for the passengers in the one-vehicle rollover Tuesday in Todd County that left one man dead.
Foundation takes next step
For 22 years, the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation has existed nearly under the radar, providing about $20,000 in annual college scholarships for BHS students and giving small grants to teachers to purchase supplementary classroom materials.
'Biggest Losers'
"Hot Tubbs" from Range Printing won the United Way's Lakes Area Team Challenge/Biggest Loser competition. The team weighed in at 1,469 pounds at the final weigh-in, losing a total of 140 pounds.
Winter weather stats 1999-2009
Winter stats 1999-2009
The lowdown on higher education
Early next week, Gov. Tim Pawlenty is expected to unveil his revised budget proposal as the May deadline looms for lawmakers to balance the state's budget in light of an anticipated $1 billion deficit.
'Biggest Loser' - no winner yet
"Team Dangerous Unicorn" from Bridges of Hope had their final weigh-in Thursday for the United Way's Biggest Loser competition. Team members are (from left) Tami Lueck, Kassie Heisserer, Missy Olson, Jen Brandenburg, Janelle Larson and Katie Roberts. The winner of the competition was not announced Thursday because of a computer glitch. Check brainerddispatch.com Friday afternoon for final results. For more photos of the weigh-ins, go to spotted.brainerddispatch.com.
Morrison Co. treasurer office still in limbo
Morrison County employee Deb Gruber has made the transition from county treasurer to county administrator, but the county board is still working on how the treasurer office will run.
Aitkin County bridge among projects to be funded by package
ST. PAUL (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a list of city and county road projects in greater Minnesota that will get $75 million from the federal stimulus package, including replacing a three-span bridge in Aitkin County.
This was Brainerd
MARCH 13 - 80 years ago (1929) - Fred Ross of Pequot and Johnnie Beck of Brainerd, two of the foremost wrestlers in the northwest, were signed today to meet on the mat in a special wrestling and boxing card set for early April.
Overheard
"This winter reminds people of winters long ago, I guess is one way to put it."
Bill J. Cummings
PINE RIVER - Bill J. Cummings, age 83, longtime resident of Island Lake, passed away at the Good Samaritan Center in Pine River on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Services will be held at Kline Funeral Home in Pine River at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 16, with Father Bruce Engen officiating.
Jon J. Stimac
THIEF RIVER FALLS - Jon Jeffrey Stimac, age 46, of Thief River Falls, died on March 10, 2009, at MeritCare Northwest Campus as a result of a vehicle accident near Thief River Falls.
Gerald Hanson
A memorial service for Gerald Eugene Hanson, D.D.S., M.P.H., will be held at the Brainerd Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2910 Oak St., Brainerd, on Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m. Luncheon will follow. Burial will be 3 p.m. March 27 at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Cleta M. Straka
Cleta Marie (Sylvester) Straka died peacefully at home Thursday on March 12, 2009. She was a loving person and loved dearly by her family and friends.
Ronnie E. Hoskins
GREENWOOD, S.C. - Ronnie Eugene Hoskins, 67, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Hospice House, Greenwood, S.C.
Donald E. Winkelman
Donald E. Winkelman, 86, Duelm: July 14, 1922 - March 13, 2009
DUELM - Donald E. Winkelman, age 86, of Duelm, died Friday, March 13, 2009, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House, St. Augusta.
Anthony 'Tony' Hoffman
PINE RIVER - Anthony "Tony" Hoffman, of Pine River, Minn., and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 43. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4039 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan.
Chester J. Snyder
BAXTER - Chester J. "Chet" Snyder, 89, of Baxter, died Friday, March 13, 2009, at the Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Brainerd, Minn.
Anthony Hoffman
PINE RIVER - Anthony "Tony" Hoffman, of Pine River, Minn., and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 43. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4039 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan.
Della E. DeBoer
PELICAN RAPIDS - Della E. DeBoer, age 92, of Pelican Rapids, formerly of Pine River, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the Pelican Valley Health Center in Pelican Rapids.
Thomas J. Anderson
Thomas James Anderson, 88, Brainerd, Minn., passed away at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd on March 11, 2009. He was born Sept. 22, 1920, in Brainerd to Thomas and Pearl (Rogers) Anderson. He married Mabel Matich on Sept. 17, 1947, in Brainerd.
Obituary policy
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Theodora 'Daisy' Johannes
FLENSBURG - Theodora "Daisy" Johannes, 95-year-old resident of Flensburg, Minn., passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls.
Mary Judith Steinke
LITTLE FALLS - Sister Mary Judith Steinke, age 91, of St. Francis Convent in Little Falls, Minn., passed away Friday, March 13, 2009, at the convent.
Obituary policy
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.
Scott Case
STAPLES - Scott Case, of Staples, died Friday, March 13, 2009, at St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples.
Dorothea W. Tower
STAPLES - Dorothea W. Tower, 87, of Staples, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at St. Cloud Hospital. Services for Dorothea will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Staples with Pastor Robin Collins and Pastor Ed Koehler officiating. Friends are welcome to gather Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples. Interment at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples.
Thomas J. Anderson
Thomas J. Anderson, 88, Brainerd, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Open Forum
There is going on in Rochester right now, a trial of man who is accused of killing two people and seriously wounding a woman.
Other opinion: Cities
Every session of the Minnesota Legislature yields a few really bad ideas.
Too many eggs in Obama's basket
WASHINGTON - As he lifted the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research Monday, President Barack Obama proclaimed that scientific decisions now will be made on facts, not ideology.
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Vox Pop
I drive Wise Road to work every day and absolutely no one but me obeys the posted 40 mph speed limit. If there is a good reason for the 40 mph limit, then there is a good reason to start issuing speeding tickets.
OUR OPINION: DEFICIT
The days on the 2009 calendar advance relentlessly and Minnesota state government seems no closer to solving its $4.57 billion deficit than it was at the outset of the year.
Broder: Losing an able public servant
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration has just suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the lobbyists the president vowed to keep in their place, and their friends on Capitol Hill. The country has lost an able public servant in an area where President Obama has few personal credentials of his own - the handling of national intelligence.
State plate debate
It was a fair trade, I thought. The mountains for white-tailed deer drinking from Minnesota waters and the sun peeking over the forest.
On Winnipeg for the walleye fishing trip of a lifetime
I just returned from an ice fishing trip of a lifetime and now it's hard to get it out of my head - I want to go back!
Surveys to target waters in Crow Wing, Cass counties
The DNR will conduct fish, stream and wildlife lake surveys during the 2009 open-water season in lower Cass and Crow Wing counties. Surveys will begin with ice out in April and continue through August.
Elmquist-Scearcy engagement
Lindsay Elmquist and Ted Scearcy announce their engagement.
Harcey 80th birthday
Betty Harcey, Brainerd/Nisswa, will celebrate her 80th birthday with an open house from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Evangelical Free Church in Baxter.
McGuire-Hall engagement
Katelyn Ellise McGuire and Nathan James Hall, who is formerly of East Gull Lake, announce their engagement.
Thiffault-Clough engagement
Jamie Lea Thiffault and Jerad Emanuel Clough announce their engagement. Parents are Bill and Robin Thiffault, Baxter, and Steve and Cindy Clough, Brainerd. A May 2 wedding is planned at First Lutheran Church in Brainerd with a reception at Breezy Point Resort in Breezy Point.
CHURCH NEWS
PINE RIVER - Maple Hill Lutheran Church, rural Pine River, will host a soup lunch on Sunday immediately following the 11 a.m. service. A freewill offering will be taken with the proceeds going to the 3-station lift recently installed at the church.
Brainerd Lakes Area Churches
Brainerd
Area Female Athlete of the Week: Little Falls' Davich coming into her own
Her older sister she is not.
LOCAL SHORTS
Concordia College women's basketball head coach Jessica Rahman has been named the MIAC Coach of the Year.
Flyers lose in state semifinals
ST. PAUL - Little Falls' quest to win the Class 1A state hockey championship ended in Friday's semifinals as the Breck Mustangs scored a 6-1 win over the Flyers at the Xcel Energy Center.
C-I, Pequot cruise in play-ins
CROSBY - Five players scored in double figures as the top-seeded Crosby-Ironton Rangers routed the eighth-seeded Bagley Flyers 85-55 in an East Subsection 8-2A play-in game Thursday.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
Aitkin loses overtime heartbreaker in girls' basketball
DULUTH - A sea of black-clad Aitkin Gobblers fans held its breath as an eighth-grader held the girls' basketball team's state hopes in her hands.
Girls' basketball: No state for Aitkin, but now it's on map
The University of Minnesota, Duluth gymnasium has not been kind to Rob Williams. At least not in section finals.
East Grand Forks eliminates Rangers in girls' basketball
MOORHEAD - Katie Swanhorst had a team-high 11 points for the East Subsection's fourth-seeded Crosby-Ironton Rangers, who suffered a season-ending 75-40 loss at the hands of the West Subsection's top-seeded East Grand Forks Green Wave during the Section 8-2A championship game at Concordia College Friday.
Tradition alive and well with Anderson
State champion in the 100-yard breaststroke.
UPDATE: Flyers take third place in Class 1A boys' hockey state tourney
The Little Falls Flyers ended their season with another win defeating St. Cloud Cathedral 4-3 in the Minnesota Class 1A boys' hockey tourney to claim third place.
Flyers denied state berth in girls' basketball
COLLEGEVILLE - Freshman forward Whitney Wiesz's 13 points and 10 rebounds set the pace as the top-seeded Little Falls Flyers were upended by the No. 3 Detroit Lakes Lakers during a hard-fought 53-45 loss in the Section 8-3A final at St. John's University in Collegeville Friday.
Tech ends BHS' season
Nate Wolters scored 29 points as top-seeded and unbeaten St. Cloud Tech ended Brainerd's season with a 79-56 victory in the quarterfinals of the Section 8-4A tournament Thursday in St. Cloud.
Staples-Motley, Little Falls, Pierz advance
STAPLES - Jordan Riewer's 26 points led the way for third-seeded Staples-Motley in a 90-50 rout of No. 6 Osakis in a West Subsection 6-2A play-in game Thursday evening.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Brainerd Northside Neighborhood Association monthly meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational Church in Brainerd, in Meeting Room 1 on the second floor. Attendees are asked to use the entrance by the parking lot.
LF boys' basketball game time changed
The Section 8-3A semifinal boys' basketball game between Little Falls and Rocori scheduled for Saturday at Moorhead has been moved 9 p.m., Saturday at St. Cloud State University.
Area Male Athlete of the Week: Hirsch making it happen for Flyers
An unsung hero. The unheralded star.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 38 to 48.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy in the morning. Sunny in the afternoon.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs from mid 20s far northwest...To the upper 30s southwest.
State forecast for N.D.
Saturday...Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 30s
Waning winter
Weather drawing by Gage Chisholm of Mrs. Gramer's second-grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for Iowa
Saturday...Sunny. Highs upper 40s to middle 50s.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs 25 south central to upper 30s far west.
State forecast for Minnesota
Saturday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s north to
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Sunny and warmer. Highs in the 30s north to the 40s south.
State forecast for S.D.
Saturday...Sunny and mild. Highs in the 40s north to the 50s south.
Still standing
Weather drawing by Brady Anderson of Mrs. Holbrook's second-grade class at Lowell school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Saturday...Mostly sunny. Highs from the low 40s northeast...To around 50 southwest.