Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Extra credit
Mitchell Hornwyffels, Pillager, and Jason Goerges, Merrifield, were named to the fall dean's list at the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota. This honor is awarded to students in the top 15 percent of their class.
Extra credit
The following students from Riverside Elementary School in Brainerd were named students of the month for February:
Terrific trio leads golf team
Kim Larson, Val Meschke and Ali Gravdahl are hoping a state-appearance streak doesn't end this year.
With new coach, CLC remains one of state's top teams
The Central Lakes College Raiders softball team has undergone two big changes in the past year.
Spring sports guide
Parker Robinson's neighborhood includes the track and field facility at Crosby-Ironton High School. Robinson is the defending Class 1A state champion in the high jump and is also an outstanding hurdler and long and triple jumper.
Pioneers return top two pitchers
A baseball team can never have enough pitching.
Grunewald will attempt to qualify for fourth state meet
By the end of this season, Justin Grunewald will likely distinguish himself as one of the top long-distance runners in Brainerd Warrior boys' track and field history.
Tyler Johnson heads golf team
Since seventh grade, Tyler Johnson has played varsity golf for the Pine River-Backus Tigers boys' team.
Brainerd returns two starters but expects to contend
Who will replace seven graduated starters? Who will be in the starting rotation? How will they hit?
Three members of section team return for girls' golf squad
Three members of the Section 8, Class 2A girls' golf team return to boost the hopes of the Brainerd Warriors this spring.
Warriors build around Arns, seven other veteran players
With a Division I softball player on the roster, and seven others with varsity experience, the Brainerd Warriors should contend for the Section 8, Class 3A championship this spring.
State participants, seniors headline girls' track roster
Two state placewinners, along with a bevy of proven track and field seniors, could make this a prolific season for the Brainerd Warrior girls' team.
Pirates poised to make another run at state softball tournament
The Verndale Pirates softball team was one game away from the state tournament last year.
This season is Raider sophomores' turn to shine
It's the sophomores turn to shine for the Central Lakes College Raiders baseball team.
Bentson returns to coach Pillager boys' track team
Jim Bentson is back from his tour of duty in Belgium to coach the Pillager Huskies boys' track and field team this season.
Twigg returns to C-I track
Roger Twigg returns after a six-year break to coach the Crosby-Ironton Rangers boys' and girls' track and field teams.
Boys' team hopes to continue qualifying golfers for state
In 2003, Zack Lundbohm became the first Brainerd Warrior boys' golfer in 15 years to qualify for the state tournament.
Grieme determined to do better at state tournament
Wadena-Deer Creek boys' golfer Mike Grieme has something to prove.
Dynamic duo leads Aitkin tennis
Aitkin Gobblers boys' tennis coach Joe Walz has the rare fortune of having 11 returning seniors, 10 of whom finished last year with winning records, to help his team to postseason success.
Cardinals' softball team relies on Honek's arm
In order for the Staples-Motley Cardinals softball team to duplicate its 13-3 record of a year ago, it will rely heavily on one arm.
Stoltman has shot to advance
Jumps, hurdles and distance running.
Captains Steiger, Peeters may be key to tennis success
Senior captains Matt Steiger and Aaron Peeters may be the keys to the success of the Brainerd Warriors boys' tennis team this fall.
Pets of the week
Sammy is a black and white female domestic short hair cat who is approximately 1-year-old.
Marriage licenses
Eric J. Swanson, 32, and Carrie A. Zimmer, 21, both of Crosby.
Dissolutions
Anderson, Marcee D. and Dale S. Buchta
Crime
Crow Wing sheriff
Accidents
LONGVILLE-- A 22-year-old Remer woman died after the vehicle she was driving ran off the roadway and struck a tree early Sunday morning in Longville, reported the Cass County Sheriff's Department.
BHS fourth in season opener
COLD SPRING -- Emily Dunphy shot a 45 to help the Brainerd Warriors girls' golf team to a fourth in the first Central Lakes Conference meet of the season Tuesday.
Vickerman leads BHS
WILLMAR -- Dustin Vicerkman's even-par 72 helped the Brainerd Warriors boys' golf team turn in a fourth-place finish at the Central Lakes Conference meet Tuesday.
Drug users become used
The percentage of meth addicts who successfully go through treatment can be a shockingly small number when looking at national statistics.
Walseth takes the cake
Keeping students in school has always been important in the Brainerd School District.
This was Brainerd
APRIL 12 - 60 years ago (1944) - Robert T. Campbell was elected president of Brainerd-Bataan Chapter No. 7 American War Dads, in the first annual election of offices held last night in the Hotel Ransford.
Coleman says he's committed to staying in Iraq
CAMP RIPLEY -- Sen. Norm Coleman said Monday these are difficult times in Iraq with real concerns but he is firmly committed to "staying the course."
Recovering addict's story:
Methamphetamine addicts come to the drug from many avenues -- addicts are straight-arrow students, school athletes, products of dysfunctional homes and existing drug users.
Artspace continues to work on Franklin agreement
Turning Franklin Junior High School into a community of artisans will take more time than anticipated.
Oration ovation
Five Pequot Lakes speech students have earned the opportunity to compete at the state level Friday. Read their story in Wednesday's Neighbors section.
Tour of tables Woodland seeks spring boost
Organizers of the Tour of Tables hope the event will give community members an opportunity to enjoy a spring luncheon with the elderly, as well as help to raise money to construct a wooden canopy over a Brainerd nursing home entrance.
VIEWING FORESTVIEW
BAXTER -- A glance through the woods from Crow Wing County Road 48 in Baxter reveals the progress of Forestview Middle School.
Parents may be surprised by scope of meth problem in area
A Brainerd lakes area father, who asked to be unnamed to protect his teenage son's identity, said part of the meth problem is school officials do not want to admit how serious the drug problem is.
Work set to resume on Highway 371 in Crow Wing and Morrison counties
Work is expected to get under way later this month on the 13 miles of four-lane expansion between DeRosier Road in Crow Wing County and just north of Morrison County Road 48.
Blessed be the Easter children
Pastor David Holte gave the children's message during an Easter service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Pastor Holte passed out jelly beans to each child with a prayer on the Easter symbolism of each color.
Coleman listens to Guard, Reserve issues
CAMP RIPLEY -- A father of seven, 1st Sgt. Dan Henry was activated with a day's notice and had his deployment to Iraq extended from six to nine months to nearly 18 months.
Area treatment services
Brainerd Regional Human Services Center, Brainerd.
Staples officer hurt during chase
STAPLES -- A Staples Police Department officer suffered minor injuries Friday after her vehicle ran into a building during a pursuit.
Coming Sunday
The Dispatch continues to examine the meth epidemic, including what people are doing to fight meth manufacturing and what residents should watch for.
Leo M. Brausen
Leo M. Brausen, age 81, of Little Falls, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2004, at his home.
Joan (Strecker) Zettervall
Memorial services will be held for Joan (Strecker) Zettervall, age 58 of Brainerd, on Friday, April 16, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 1420 S. Sixth St., Brainerd. There will be a time of gathering one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary notices
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Obituary notices
Obituary notices are charged at $10 per column inch, exclusive of the first 4 inches. A $10 fee is charged for a half-column photograph. To place an obituary in The Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Howard V. Glantz
FREEDHEM -- Howard V. Glantz, age 79 of Freedhem, Minn., passed away Saturd
Paul H. Lippert
Paul H. Lippert, 78, of Brainerd, Minn., died Saturday, April 10, 2004, at his home. Paul was born in Jamestown, N.D., March 24, 1926, to Henry and Katherine (Whalen) Lippert. He attended St. John's Academy in Jamestown and St. James Church where he served as an altar boy. He attained the award of Eagle Scout and was active in Boy Scouts throughout his life.
William B. Knox Jr.
FOREST LAKE -- William Bolton Knox Jr., World War II vet of Forest Lake, Minn., formerly of Merrifield, age 76, died April 7, 2004, at St. John's Hospital. He was born in Winter Haven, Fla., the son of the late Alma Revell Knox and William Bolton Knox Sr.
Alton H. Johnson
CLEARWATER -- Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Clearwater for Alton H. Johnson, age 81, of Clearwater, who died Sunday, April 11, 2004, at St. Benedict's Senior Community in St. Cloud after a brief battle with cancer. The Very Rev. Jacob Yali will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Sylvia E. Wester
LITTLE FALLS -- Sylvia E. Wester, age 60, a resident of Little Falls, passed away Monday, April 12, 2004, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. Arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Esther 'Tat' K. Dondelinger
Esther "Tat" K. Dondelinger, 99, of Brainerd, died Monday, April 12, 2004, at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Memorials preferred to St. Francis School. Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.
Howard Glantz
LITTLE FALLS -- Howard Glantz, 70-year-old resident of Little Falls, died Saturday, April 10, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. Arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Ruby Richmond
LITTLE FALLS -- Ruby Richmond, 92, Little Falls, formerly of Missouri, died April 10, 2004, at the Cornerstone Harmony House in Little Falls.
Open Forum
I am sure that all my truly pro-life friends will agree that it's time that we do something about the slaughter on our nations highways which kill more people than guns, terrorists, and assorted other ways we routinely kill each other.
Open Forum
The following letters were written by Brainerd High School students.
Confirmations
The attempts by Minnesota DFL lawmakers to unseat Lt. Gov. and MnDOT Commissioner Carol Molnau and Education Commissioner Cheri Pierson Yecke are misguided and unwarranted.
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Raiders drop two extra-inning games
HIBBING -- The Central Lakes College Raiders dropped two one-run, extra-inning, North Division baseball games to Hibbing Monday.
Janzen wins twice
AITKIN -- Adam Janzen highlighted an otherwise disappointing Monday for the Aitkin Gobblers tennis team.
Brainerd tennis team drops season opener
GRAND RAPIDS -- The Brainerd Warriors boys' tennis team fell 4-3 in their season-opening match with Grand Rapids Tuesday.
Scoreboard
BOYS GOLF
Raider volleyball camps and league scheduled
Jane Peterson, two-time national coach of the year, has announced the 2004 summer schedule for Central Lakes College Raider Volleyball Camps and league play at the campus in Brainerd.
Scoreboard
BOYS GOLF
Raiders double up Mesabi
BAXTER -- Central Lakes College Raiders' Amber Butler worked her pitching magic in both North Division fast-pitch softball games Saturday against Mesabi.
Pequot Lakes opens season with big win
PEQUOT LAKES -- Chris Johnson struck out five and allowed just two earned runs to help the Pequot Lakes Patriots knock off the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves 13-7 Friday in non-conference baseball.
Cards are the team to beat at Pillager Invite
Mike Pettit went way out on a limb to pick his favorite to win the second annual Pillager boys' golf invitational scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Sports briefs
Seventeen-year-old muskie fishing phenomenon Lucky Libby Hoene will speak 7 p.m. Thursday at Bonanza Steak House in Baxter.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs in the 50s to lower 60s.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 50s to near 60. Cooler near the great lakes.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs from near 50 east to near 60 west.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 40s to near 50. Cooler near the great lakes.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Partly to mostly sunny south and west. Partly to mostly
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny. Highs in the 40s.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs near 60 east to the mid 70s west.
Go fly a kite
Weather drawing by Toni Gohman in the Riverside second grade of Mrs. Gramers.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny north. Mostly sunny central and south. Highs
Spring rain
Weather drawing by Jasmine Jo Ward of Mrs. Gramer's second grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Variable cloudiness this morning...Partly sunny this
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
Equalization board to meet
The Brainerd Board of Equalization meeting will be 10 a.m. May 13 at city hall.