Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Accidents
The State Patrol responded to a one-vehicle rollover at 11:35 a.m. Monday on Highway 64, 18 miles north of Leader. Cassandra Wilson, 22, St. Cloud, suffered minor injures and was treated at the Greater Staples Hospital and later released.
Charter Commission to meet May 19
The Brainerd Charter Commission will meet 4 p.m. May 19 at city hall to review the terms for the Library Board and the Park Board, as well as conduct any other business that may come before the commission.
Write to your federal lawmakers
Sen. Mark Dayton, D-Minn.
CRIME
THEFT -- Bradley Nelson, of C and C Boatworks in Crosslake, reported an estimated $8,000 in stereo equipment recently stolen from boats.
Accidents
LITTLE FALLS -- Two women were injured Sunday in a one-vehicle rollover on Highway 10, two miles south of Little Falls, the State Patrol reported.
Fires
BAXTER -- The Brainerd Fire Department was called at 8:58 a.m. Tuesday to a home on Lakewood Lane in Baxter for a possible gas leak.
COURT
Edward Lawrence Carlson, 38, Pillager, was sentenced for felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct to 12 years prison and 10 years conditional release.
Ex-Potlatch employees find education brightens future
When the Potlatch paper mill closed in Brainerd two years ago, more than 600 employees were out of work. In the summer of 2002, the first of nearly 100 displaced Potlatch employees enrolled at Central Lakes College in Brainerd and Staples. Today, many are graduating from CLC ready for good jobs and promising new careers.
CLC class explores early childhood
The child development program at Central Lakes College uses a campus laboratory that looks more like a nursery school than a lab.
Campus food shelf coordinator honored
STAPLES -- Sally Grove is much more than a financial aid assistant at Central Lakes College.
Takasaki wins individual FFA event
From whence a career is founded one can never be sure. Incidents that seem insignificant today can loom large in the future.
We always knew TV was bad for kids
As if parents needed another reason not to use the boob tube as a baby-sitter, a study found the more TV young children watch, the greater their risk of attention problems.
Conference on Aging set June 2 in Staples
STAPLES -- Central Lakes College in Staples will be the site for "Changes Galore in 2004," the annual Central Minnesota Conference on Aging, on June 2.
Area briefs
CROSBY -- Senior Health and Fitness Days and Senior Games will run June 1-3 at the Hallett Community Center in Crosby.
Upward Bound seeking Todd County students
STAPLES -- The Upward Bound program at Central Lakes College, Staples, has begun recruiting its first 50 students from Todd County school districts.
Grandparents go back to school
PINE RIVER -- Reuben and Bernadine Syhre of Pine River have proven you're never too old to start volunteering.
Two arrested in drug bust north of Crosby
CROSBY -- Two people were arrested after officers executed a search warrant about 5 p.m. at a residence on Raider Court Tuesday, north of Crosby.
PL hires Lingen as school chief
The Pequot Lakes School Board Monday unanimously agreed to hire Percy Lingen of International Falls as its next superintendent.
Garrison to spray for mosquitoes
The city of Garrison has contracted with Professional Mosquito Control Inc. to spray city streets and use briquettes in breeding sites to reduce the number of mosquitoes in the city.
Benjamin to testify before Congress on BIA
Mille Lacs Band Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin is scheduled to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday morning on the reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Final board vote is split
Crow Wing County commissioners split in a final vote Tuesday on the Riverside Drive construction project, ultimately deciding to reduce part of the roadway to 36 feet in width.
Dousing hot spots
Area firefighters responded to a small grass fire Tuesday afternoon on Wilderness Point Road in Pequot Lakes. Pequot Lakes, Nisswa and DNR fire crews controlled the fire quickly. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Overheard
"We're a busy tourist place and people are saying they can't even be outside. So we'll try it and see what happens."
Twisted Roses bar to close for 50 days
As part of a settlement agreement, Twisted Roses bar in downtown Brainerd will be closed for 50 days.
On this day in the Brainerd lakes area
20 years ago (1984) - Starting Tuesday, a nine-month Washington Street road and bridge project is scheduled to begin. While it will inconvenience travelers and hurt businesses, it will be a big improvement in the end.
Commissioners, DNR officials discuss concerns
Facing similar development pressures affecting natural resources, Crow Wing County commissioners and members of the DNR's Brainerd area field team had a few things in common.
Overheard
"At first I felt a little out of place. In the summer with that first class in the nursing program, here I was with all these 18- to 22-year-olds with bellybutton rings."
Two arrested in drug investigation near Crosby
CROSBY -- A search warrant executed at a rural Crosby home Monday uncovered numerous firearms, methamphetamine and marijuana, said Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang.
Volunteer groups urged to help military families
Rep. Dale Walz, R-Brainerd, is encouraging non-profit organizations to help families of area soldiers who have been deployed. He said the Brainerd area has one of the highest deployment rates in the state.
Juvenile center sees good news in empty beds
A secure detention center for delinquent youth is facing a serious funding challenge, but the financial shortfall may be a sign of a greater success.
Local briefs
The Initiative Foundation, through a partnership with the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) program, will offer 15 paid community service opportunities in central Minnesota.
Tourist season arrives
Estimates vary, but the summer season means the lakes area population is about to soar to 250,000 to 300,000 people.
School board accepts Franklin sale deal
Franklin Junior High School in Brainerd will be sold for $1 million.
Moon appears, trial set in September
The trial of James Moon Jr., accused in the February 2002 murder of his brother, has been set for mid-September in Crow Wing County District Court.
Gazelka runs for House
Launching his campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives Paul Gazelka, of rural Brainerd, said he feels similar to when he ran in cross country meets in high school.
$2.05 a gallon
Gasoline topped $2 a gallon in Brained Monday.
Spark ignites propane gas, fire officials say
A spark coming in contact with a propane leak is believed to have caused the explosion that injured two people on a converted school bus Friday.
Keeton running in 12B
Former Little Falls School Board member Bob Keeton, 66, of rural Cushing, is running for the DFL-endorsement for District 12B because he wants to bring about change.
Foam on the fire
Aitkin firefighter Mark Larson sprayed foam on pieces of a smoldering machine shed containing equipment and hay Monday about 1:30 p.m. at the LeRoy Weimer farm west of Aitkin in Crow Wing County, on Paddy Avenue. The shed was a total loss with both Aitkin and Deerwood fire departments responding to the scene.
Brainerd fire chief vacancy to be discussed
The Brainerd Police and Fire Civil Service Commission will meet 8:15 a.m. May 18 at city hall to discuss the fire chief vacancy.
Sluss named county meth coordinator
A methamphetamine coordinator was named for Crow Wing County Tuesday.
Toman seeks Walz spot
Karen Toman, 62, of Brainerd was surprised when she learned Rep. Dale Walz, R-Brainerd, wouldn't seek re-election this year. While she hadn't thought much previously about making a bid for the District 12A seat the thought of being part of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's team appealed to her.
Strolling along
Julia Palmer towed her triplets, James, Nicholas and Laura, on the Paul Bunyan Trail in Nisswa Tuesday.
Brainerd school administrators explain closed campus policy
It's now official.
On this day in the Brainerd lakes area
60 years ago (1944) - Entertainment in the Brainerd area: Van's ideal place to eat Mother's Day meal. Baked ham sandwiches for 10 at Corner Cafe. Rhythm Rangers are 'in groove' at Club La Guyal.
Maurice D. Mailhot
Maurice D. Mailhot, age 78, resident of Brainerd, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at his home.
David M. Ostrum
BACKUS -- David M. Ostrum, age 66, died on Sunday, May 9, 2004, at his residence in Backus. David has been under the foster care of Ron and Lee Burns, Backus, for the last 18 years. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Backus. Arrangements are with Willim-Northland Funeral Home in Pine River.
Elizabeth M. Kloss
ROYALTON -- Elizabeth M. Kloss, age 97, a resident of Royalton, Minn., passed away Monday, May 10, 2004, at St. Otto's Care Center.
Lawrence P. Zilka
LITTLE FALLS -- Lawrence P. Zilka, 75-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski with the Rev. Leo Moenkedick officiating.
Edna Siltman
PINE RIVER -- Edna Siltman, age 96, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Edna was born Dec. 14, 1907, in Pine River to Adam and Anna Jane Fox. After high school she completed normal training and taught school in St. Mathias. She worked at Hill Hardware and Gardiner Hardware in Pine River and at the age of 62, she joined the staff at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center in Pine River where she worked for 20 years. Edna was very active in her sons' schooling and sports. She loved her horses and took pride in her home, always having a ready lunch for all who visited. She was involved in many activities in the Ponto Lake area.
Harry E. Thompson
AITKIN -- Harry E. Thompson, 87, of Aitkin, died Monday, May 10, 2004, in the Riverwood Health Care Center, Aitkin.
Waldemar 'Wally' Schmoll
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Waldemar "Wally" W. H. Schmoll, 80, formerly of the Brainerd lakes area, peacefully passed away May 6, 2004, in Pensacola, Fla., where he has resided for 16 years. Wally was born Nov. 7, 1923, in Owatonna, Minn. He graduated from Claremont High School in 1941 and served 22 years in the Navy.
Alyce Thorn
STAPLES -- Alyce Thorn, age 89, of Staples, died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at the Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples. Services were at the Congregational Church in Staples with the Rev. Muriel Hachfeld officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Hill Cemetery.
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Obituary policy
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 Brainerd Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Jeffrey T. Schwanke
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. -- Jeffrey Thomas Schwanke, 42, passed away at his home in Bonita Springs, Fla., on Sunday, May 9, 2004. A memorial service will be held at Bonita Funeral Home in Bonita Springs, Fla., on Thursday, May 13. Arrangements are pending for a memorial service in his hometown Pillager, Minn.
John D. Russell
NISSWA -- John D. Russell, 65, Nisswa, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Lawrence P. Zilka
LITTLE FALLS -- Lawrence P. Zilka, age 75, a resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. Arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Ila M. Lueck
AITKIN -- Ila May Lueck, age 84, of Aitkin, died on Monday, May 10, 2004, at the Cuyuna Range Care Center in Crosby. She was born on May 22, 1919, in Dalton, Neb., to John and Hettie (Brown) Gustin.
Richard R. Yasgar
LITTLE FALLS -- Richard R. Yasgar, age 75, a resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Monday, May 10, 2004, at his home in rural Little Falls. Arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Agnes A. Rahn
Agnes A. Rahn, age 94, formerly of Hopkins, died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village. Preceded in death by husband, Francis. Survived by daughter, Mary (John) Kirby; son, Michael (Bari); grandchildren, Kelly and Christopher Kirby, and Meghan and Alex Rahn; five great-grandchildren; three sisters; nieces and nephews.
Richard 'Dick' Yasgar
LITTLE FALLS -- Richard "Dick" Yasgar, 75-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Monday, May 10, 2004. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Bill Vouk officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and from 8-9:30 a.m. on Friday at the funeral chapel.
Helen Schwankl
PEQUOT LAKES -- Helen Schwankl, 88, Pequot Lakes, died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Crosby Care Center. Memorial services will be private.
Open Forum
Why are Senate DFL leaders refusing to allow the full Senate to vote on the Defense of Marriage Amendment? DOMA passed the House with a bipartisan 2 to 1 majority.
Open Forum
It saddens me to see that Kevin Mahle has decided to resign. He has worked very hard for this community. He tried to stay one step ahead of this growing community. It's sad that the "old-timers" on the fire department who are afraid of change and certain city board members (Bob Olson) have run Kevin out.
Guest column: Treatment can help individuals
"I never sleep, I'm exhausted all the time, I have no energy and no appetite. Everything takes all the strength I have. I cry for no reason. Why am I even here?" -- (Individual describing feelings of depression)
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Our Opinion: The Legislature
This session has been characterized by stalemates, deadlocks, red herrings and partisan politics. As far as being forgettable, the current session stands out in a class of its own.
A new beginning
EAST GULL LAKE -- The Brainerd lakes area has been anything but a vacation for Brian Erickson.
Golf shorts
In his inaugural magazine entitled "Kingdom," Arnold Palmer named Deacon's Lodge's 200-yard, par-3, 17th hole as one of the most challenging holes in the eastern part of the United States.
Aitkin's Martin fans 10
OGILVIE -- Luke Martin pitched a complete game, allowing three earned runs and struck out 10 as the Aitkin Gobblers baseball team downed the Ogilvie Lions 15-5 Tuesday.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area
Tuesday
Sports shorts
Brainerd Warriors baseball coach Lowell Scearcy will be the speaker at the final Brainerd Sports Boosters Club meeting of they year, which begins noon Thursday at the Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen located behind the Triangle Store and Temple Baptist Church on Oak Street.
Breaks go BHS' way
Brainerd Warriors softball coach Mike Zauhar put it best: "An ugly win is better than an ugly loss."
Pioneers capture CMC title
BELGRADE -- Kristen Sczublewski topped all everyone with her round of 44 and helped the Pierz Pioneers girls' golf team capture the Central Minnesota Conference title Monday.
S-M tracksters hope to end Detroit Lakes' dominance
Its roster includes most of last fall's Class 1A state cross country champions, two state swimmers, a state tennis player and last year's entire Section 8 track and field championship team.
Paulson wins Top Comp at BIR
Jimmy Paulson of Stacy picked up where he left off last season by winning the Top Comp class during the first of five Contingency Points Series drag races last weekend at Brainerd International Raceway.
Sports shorts
The deadline for registering for the Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department's Petite, Junior and Senior softball leagues has been extended to Tuesday.
Getting it close
Distance control should start with a strategy for the round.
Cardinals rock Rangers
CROSBY -- Paul Williams finished 8-for-10 with three triples and seven RBI as the Staples-Motley Cardinals swept a Mid-State Conference doubleheader against the Crosby-Ironton Rangers Monday.
Pats sweep pair from Perham
PERHAM -- The Pequot Lakes Patriots swept a pair of softball games from the Perham Yellowjackets 8-4 and 14-8 in Mid-State Conference action Tuesday.
Aitkin rolls past Hawks
HERMANTOWN -- Roman Haberkorn, Chris Graft and Aaron Ellis won singles matches as the Aitkin Gobblers posted a 6-1 victory over the Hermantown Hawks in non-conference tennis Tuesday.
U.S. Bank builds on lead in men's league
With a 24-20 victory over Dutch's Duffers, US Bank built a four-point lead over second-place Dettbarn Construction May 6 during the Legacy Men's League.
Lundbohm leads BHS to win at conference meet
ST. CLOUD -- Zack Lundbohm fired an even-par 72 to lift the Brainerd Warriors boys' golf team to a first-place finish in a Central Lakes Conference meet Monday.
Bell, Pioneers capture conference championships
COLLEGEVILLE -- Pierz's Robert Bell won the Central Minnesota Conference boys' golf season medalist title as he carded a 38 in the final conference meet of the season Tuesday.
Landecker's 76 boosts Cardinals to second at Bemidji invitational
BEMIDJI -- Isaac Landecker's fourth-place 76 and Andrew Murray's 77 landed the Staples-Motley Cardinals in second place at the Bemidji boys' golf invite Monday.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd Lakes area:
Wednesday
Flyers falter at Willmar
WILLMAR -- Matt Peterschick picked up a win at No. 3 singles and the No. 3 doubles team of Paddy Stoy and Andrew LeBlanc picked up the two Little Falls Flyers' points in a 5-2 Central Lakes Conference tennis loss to Willmar Monday.
Owens propels Warriors to second at conference meet
ST. CLOUD -- Junior Megan Owens shot a 41 to lead the Brainerd Warriors girls' golf team to second in the Central Lakes Conference meet at the Fairways in St. Cloud.
Shep's remains in Twilight lead
Despite a bye week May 6, Shep's on 6th remains in the lead of the men's twilight golf league at Pine Meadows.
Lenz , Pequot Lakes pluck Gobblers, 23-4
PEQUOT LAKES -- Kayla Lenz was a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, triple, four runs scored and four RBI for the Pequot Lakes Patriots as they defeated the Aitkin Gobblers 23-4 in non-conference softball Monday.
Wind, Cards blow away BHS
WILLMAR -- Brainerd's Matt Steiger and Jason Houle came away with wins at No. 1 and No. 3 singles, but the Willmar Cardinals took the wind out of the Warriors' sails with a 5-2 victory in Central Lakes Conference tennis Tuesday.
Warriors use smallball to edge Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS -- With a stiff breeze blowing in, the Brainerd Warriors baseball team had to resort to small-ball to defeat the Little Falls Flyers 4-3 in a Central Lakes Conference matchup Tuesday.
Area briefs
PEQUOT LAKES -- A Craft and Home Business Expo will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Pequot Lakes High School, featuring local and regional crafters.
Cass commissioners tour forest land
BACKUS -- The Cass County Land Department's timber management goal is to insure regenerating healthy, high quality trees in each native timber species for future quality forests, and to get the highest return to the county when the next generation of trees is cut, said Land Commissioner Norm Moody.
Hackensack Legion officers installed
Members were installed as Hackensack American Legion Post 202 officers for the coming year by Past 6th District Commander Ken Cronk
Kitchigami Regional Library lists bookmobile stops
The Kitchigami Regional Library System announces its summer bookmobile schedule. The bookmobile will stop in the following area cities.
Crosslake woman elected to area Girl Scouts council
Land of Lakes Girl Scouts Council recently elected its board of directors at the 2004 annual meeting in Crosby.
State forecast for S.D.
Wind advisory central and east today...
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely west...And a chance of showers and thunderstorms elsewhere. Highs in the lower 70s to near 80. Cooler near lake michigan.
I like soccer
Weather drawing by Christian Marweg of Sharon Jendro's first grade class at Lowell school
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers west...Mixed with snow far west this morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms east in the morning. Breezy. Much cooler west into central. Highs in the lower 40s northwest to near 70 far southeast.
State forecast for Iowa
Dense fog advisory east early half until mid morning morning...
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Much colder in the
State forecast for N.D.
Wind advisory through 6 pm cdt this afternoon...
State forecast for N.D.
Winter weather advisory northwest until noon...And north central
Storm clouds and lightning
Weather drawing by Sam Bertram of Mrs. Bieganek's fourth grade class at Whittier school.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning...Then
Wisconsin state forecast
Dense fog advisory until 9 am for south central and southeast and until 10 am for southwest...
State forecast for Minnesota
Wind advisory much of western minnesota today...
Crow Wing DFL elects officers, sets meeting
The Crow Wing County DFL recently elected officers at its county convention and set a meeting for 6 p.m. May 20 at the Lakes Area Senior Activity Center in Brainerd.
Youth volunteer staff orientation planned
The youth volunteer staff program lets students explore new opportunities, make new friends and learn lifelong skills.