Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Washington D.C. addresses are listed
Sen. Mark Dayton
BIRTHS
Gregory and Rebecca Bennett, Baxter, a girl, Isabella Ann, 7 pounds, 9.5 ounces, May 7, 2005.
Little Falls man dies in ATV crash near Backus
BACKUS -- An 18-year-old Little Falls man died about 12:40 p.m. Sunday after the four-wheeler he was driving along a rural Backus road struck a tree, the Cass County Sheriff's Department reported.
Court
WALKER -- The following appeared recently in Cass County District Court:
ACCIDENT
MORRILL -- A 56-year-old Foley man died after his vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times about 5:24 a.m. Monday near Morrill in southeast Morrison County, the Morrison County Sheriff's Department reported.
This story about the one that got away has a happy ending
On Aug. 18, 2001, Chris Holmes landed a 52-inch, 40-pound muskie on Mille Lacs. It was the fish of a lifetime, and Holmes took it to Anderson Taxidermy in Deerwood to have it mounted.
Nisswa Area Women of Today donates $18,000 to community
NISSWA -- The Nisswa Area Women of Today generated nearly $27,000 in 2005-05, donating more than $18,000 to area individuals, organizations or causes.
CLC students advance to national competition
STAPLES -- Two Central Lakes College honor graduates will lead the college's entrants for national recognition of work created as students in the communication art and design and photographic imaging technology programs at CLC.
Staples community awards nominations must be sent by June 1
STAPLES -- Nominations for the Staples Community Foundation's annual Community Awards Celebration must be postmarked by June 1.
Grieving children leave Camp Journey with lasting memories
About 25 grieving children arrived Friday at Confidence Learning Center to participate in a grief counseling camp.
CORRECTION
An item in last week's Neighbors section on Central Lakes College students completing a landscaping project at Wausau Paper contained incorrect information. Local 7-0022 of the United Steel Workers International is the union. All Wausau employees were given the opportunity to view and vote on the design drawings CLC submitted.
AREA BRIEFS
PINE RIVER -- Friends of the Pine River Library Foundation will sponsor its second annual wine and beer tasting and silent auction 7-9 p.m. June 16 at Driftwood Resort in Pine River.
AREA BRIEFS
HACKENSACK -- American Legion Post 202 of Hackensack installed officers for the upcoming year.
AREA BRIEFS
PILLAGER -- Memorial Day services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Pillager High School.
Tribal college education allows Leech Lake grad to combat challenges
CASS LAKE -- As Shannon Northbird received his associate's degree in law enforcement from Leech Lake Tribal College last week, he celebrated a major step in his journey toward a career in law enforcement.
Hackensack All-School Reunion reservations taken
HACKENSACK -- The Hackensack All-School Reunion Committee has received 102 paid reservations so far and is encouraging anyone planning to attend the July 2 event to take advantage of the $15 per person early registration discount through June 1.
Byway route overflows with adventures
Looking for a new adventure this summer? The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway route will bring you to the doorstep of new experiences draped in garments of adventure.
Crosby-Ironton teens again have a place where they can just hang out
CROSBY -- When Crosby-Ironton teens wanted a skate park three years ago, they worked hard and raised the funds to make the skate park a reality.
Overheard
"We have reached an agreement to try to avert a crisis in the United States Senate and pull the institution back from a precipice."
LOCAL BRIEFS
Brainerd is one of three bus stops scheduled for the Rx Express, a June 21 bus trip to Canada to buy prescription drugs.
LOCAL BRIEFS
BAXTER -- Crow Wing County commissioners invite county residents to share their opinions on passing an ordinance for smoke-free restaurants and bars 6:30 p.m. June 7 in the Forestview Middle School cafetorium in Baxter.
Planned unit development hearing set June 28
Public comments on the proposed planned unit development can be made at a hearing June 28.
Pretty perennial
A trillium bloomed in the woods Monday at the Ruttger's Championship Golf Course near Bay Lake. The perennial is a member of the lily family and covers low areas and road ditches in the Mille Lacs Lake area.
Pastor discovers crash victim, facilitates rescue effort
HILLMAN -- The Rev. Cathie Rhodes, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillman, believes God puts her in intense situations for a reason.
Third in nation
The Brainerd High School economics team placed third in the 2005 National Economics Challenge Monday in New York City.
That was so cool!
On the last day of St. Francis preschool Tuesday, 5-year-old Anna Vreeland allowed wind-driven water of the Gregory Park fountain in Brainerd to cool her off.
Wadena mourns hero
WADENA -- Wadena Police Officer Peter J. Resch was known for his upbeat attitude and was a hero to many, speakers at his funeral said Monday.
Crime bill seen by area reps as top item accomplished
Strengthening penalties against sexual predators and providing law officers with more tools to fight the spread of methamphetamine were singled out by area lawmakers as two of the top accomplishments of the 2005 Legislature's regular session.
Move to table staffing recommendations angers board member Mike Domin
CROSBY -- A Crosby-Ironton School Board member, visibly upset that the board on a 4-2 vote tabled recommendations made by the finance committee to reinstate specific staffing needs next fall, called the board's action "unprofessional."
Little Falls considers course of action if superintendent leaves
If Sharon Thomas, Little Falls School District superintendent, and Colorado Springs School Board District No. 11 agree on terms for a superintendent contract, Thomas will accept the position, Little Falls School Board Chair Susan Prosapio said Tuesday.
PUD task force meets for last time
Work on Crow Wing County's revised planned unit development ordinance is moving to the county board.
This was Brainerd
MAY 25 - 60 years ago (1945) - Howard Pierce Davis, writer, who sat in a house in Munich and heard Adolf Hitler predict his rise to power in Germany, will be the commencement speaker at graduation ceremonies for the 1945 class of graduates in the Washington High School.
This was Brainerd
MAY 24 - 40 years ago (1965) - The largest class -- a total of 378 -- ever to graduate from Washington High School will receive diplomas during commencement exercises beginning at 8:15 p.m. June 3.
Unfinished business
Gov. Tim Pawlenty and House Speaker Steve Sviggum blamed Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson's lukewarm response to their cigarette fee proposal as one reason the Legislature didn't finish its work on time.
Crow Wing highway building costs anticipated at $1 million over budget
The new Crow Wing County highway department building project is expected to exceed cost projections by $1 million.
Commissioners name Hauge county's methamphetamine prevention coordinator
Rose Hauge, Sandstone, was approved as Crow Wing County's methamphetamine prevention coordinator.
Central Minnesota Juvenile Center remains on life support
The Central Minnesota Juvenile Center in Brainerd was given a reprieve this spring, but a June 1 meeting is expected to outline the center's future.
Overheard
"OK, you know the worst part about testifying, I had to follow the chimp. The witness chair was a mess."
No deal, judge says
A Crow Wing County judge rejected a plea agreement and ordered a new trial Monday in the arson case against Andrew Utter, the 30-year-old Pequot Lakes man accused of burning a production building at Whalen Woods in Pequot Lakes.
Harlan J. Anderson
Harlan J. "Andy" Anderson, 81, resident of Brainerd, died Sunday, May 22, 2005, in Minneapolis, as the result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Lakewood Evangelical Free Church (Chapel) in Baxter. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd and the hour before services Thursday at the church.
Dorothy Kingstrom
JACKSON, Miss. -- Dorothy R. Greer Kingstrom, 87, of Jackson, Miss., formerly of McGregor, died at Manhattan Health Care in Jackson, Miss. She was born on July 20, 1917, in Jevne Township, Minn., to William and Mina (Jevne) Greer. She married Maurice Edward Kingstrom on Oct. 5, 1959, in Minneapolis. She was a retired operator with Northwestern Bell Telephone with 32 years of service.
Ruby M. Jensen
Ruby M. Jensen, 98, Brainerd, passed away Monday, May 23, 2005, at the Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
James O. 'Jim' Strom
MILTONA -- James O. "Jim" Strom, age 64, a resident of Miltona, died Monday, May 23, 2005, at his home.
Jeffrey 'Jeff' B. Cook
COHASSET -- Jeffrey "Jeff" Brian Cook, age 50, of Cohasset, Minn., died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at the Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids, Minn., as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Jerome 'Jerry' Knuttila
STAPLES -- Jerome "Jerry" Dale Knuttila, age 74, formerly of Perham, passed away on May 23, 2005, in the Staples Care Center after a courageous battle against Alzheimer's.
Violet L. Matthies
ALBERT LEA -- The funeral service for Violet Lucille Matthies, of Albert Lea, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Rev. John Holt will officiate. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour before services at the church. Violet died peacefully at the Albert Lea Medical Center on May 22, 2005. She was 90 years old.
Paul L. Folt
BACKUS -- Paul L. Folt, age 56, of Backus, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005, at his home of natural causes. Paul was born Sept. 10, 1948, in Minneapolis to Glenn and Ora Folt.
Gladys Bergeron
STAPLES -- Gladys Bergeron, age 88, of Staples, died Monday, May 23, 2005, at St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
Ewald T. Gall
BUCKMAN -- Ewald T. Gall, 88-year-old resident of Buckman, Minn., died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Buckman, Minn., with the Rev. Kenneth Brenny officiating.
Manney L. Anderson
Manney L. Anderson, 21, Brainerd, Minn., formerly of Princeton, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Frankfurt, Germany. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 111 Sixth Ave. N., Princeton, Minn. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Princeton. Arrangements are with Williams-Hanson-Kaun, Princeton.
Harlan J. Anderson
Harlan J. "Andy" Anderson, 81, resident of Brainerd, died Sunday, May 22, 2005, in Minneapolis as the result of injuries suffered in a car accident. Harlan was born in Meeker County, Minn., Feb. 13, 1924, to Arthur and Maybelle (Larson) Anderson.
Kathryn A. Hoghaug
PILLAGER -- Kathryn Ann Hoghaug, age 62, of 1019 Camp Jim Road, Pillager, died at her home Saturday morning, May 21, 2005.
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Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 34 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.
Frances O'Connor Gunn
Frances O'Connor Gunn, 80, passed away on May 22. Surrounded by her children, she died peacefully at Whitefish Lake, Minn. She will be remembered for her intelligence, her sense of humor, her love of reading, her loyalty, and most importantly for her love of family. Family is her legacy.
Floyd 'Swede' Johnson
PEQUOT LAKES -- Floyd "Swede" Johnson, age 85, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. He was born March 6, 1920, in Wilton, Minn., to Walter and Marie (Helgeson) Johnson.
The Rev. Allyn Hason
AITKIN -- The Rev. Allyn Hason, age 97, of Aitkin, died on Monday, May 23, 2005, in Bettendorf, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.
Gladys F. Berglund
AITKIN -- Gladys F. Berglund, 89, of Aitkin, died Saturday, May 21, 2005, at the Riverwood Extended Care in Aitkin. Visitation will be one hour prior to the 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, funeral service in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aitkin. The Rev. Cindy Gray will officiate. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.
Open Forum
I'm sure there will be more publicity about the momentous event, but I just had to make myself heard once more. There really should be a huge crowd honoring the closing of a school that had such a tremendous effect on so many of our lives.
OUR OPINION: LEGISLATURE
Assessing the work of the 2005 Minnesota Legislature is similar to the task an art critic faces when a work of art that's being evaluated isn't finished.
VOX POP
How much damage are we doing by feeding birds, deer, squirrels, etc.? These are wild creatures and need to find their own food. We take that away from them and make them helpless therefore causing all kinds of problems.
Open Forum
This wisdom must have come from the recent "whine and cry" session held in Wadena and chaired by Mr. Oberstar. After each attendee took his turn complaining about the lack of feed (tax money) available at the public trough, they must have declared tax rates irrelevant. What a relief! Now business owners, entrepreneurs and the self-employed can forget about the DFL efforts to raise taxes. It's irrelevant.
Spuds sent packing
When Brainerd Warriors softball player Lindsey Jourdan gets the green light to hit away, she can be downright dangerous.
Dale's 77 leads Patriots to title
STAPLES -- Pequot Lakes' Josh Dale turned in a round of 77 to capture medalist honors while Jonas Dale and Nate Larson each carded 85s to lead the Patriots to first place at the Mid-State Conference boys' golf meet Monday.
Owens, Hoppe guide Brainerd to third place
EAST GULL LAKE -- Brainerd's Megan Owens carded an 84 to finish in sixth place and teammate Molly Hoppe turned in an 87 to help the Warriors girls' golf team to a third place finish at the Central Lakes Conference meet on Madden's West course Monday.
Tower on top with 28-16 victory
By beating Richardt Electric 28-16 on May 19, Tower Mortgage retained the top spot in the men's league at the Legacy Courses at Cragun's Resort.
Back where he belongs
DEERWOOD -- In less than 48 hours, Greg Snow held three different jobs at two different golf courses. He eventually ended up with the job he wanted all along.
Central Lakes places 11th in nation
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. -- The Central Lakes College women's golf team shot a final-round score of 402 and finished with 1,623 strokes to place 11th at the NJCAA national golf tournament Thursday.
Bauer medals and advances to section
DEERWOOD -- Joe Bauer's 77 Tuesday at Cuyuna Country Club was his lowest round of the season, earning him medalist honors and a trip to the Section 7, Class 1A boys' golf meet next Tuesday.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
TUESDAY
Sports shorts
The Brainerd Warriors have been seeded No. 1 in the North Subsection 8, Class 3A softball tournament and will host No. 8 Moorhead 5 p.m. Tuesday in the opening round.
Aitkin headed to sections
DEERWOOD -- With a score of 442, the Aitkin Gobblers captured second place Tuesday in the Subsection 25, Section 7, Class 1A girls' golf meet at Cuyuna Country Club to advance to the Section 7 meet next Tuesday.
SPORTS SHORTS
Blake Platisha has been named clubhouse manager for the Sioux City Explorers of the Northern League.
Brainerd ends regular season with a loss
COLD SPRING -- The Brainerd Warriors baseball team ended its regular season on a sour note Tuesday, falling to the Rocori Spartans 6-0 in a Central Lakes Conference game.
Flyers post upset over Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA -- Jenni Zak scored on Ashley Schneider's single in the ninth inning as the seventh-seeded Little Falls Flyers upset No. 2 Alexandria 3-2 Tuesday in the opening round of the North Subsection 8, Class 3A playoffs.
GOLF SHORTS
Crosswoods Golf Course will host a junior tournament on its new par 3 course 9 a.m. Saturday.
Upcoming sporting events
WEDNESDAY
W-DC's George tosses no-no
SEBEKA -- Travis George threw a five inning no-hitter for the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines in their 12-0 win over the Sebeka Trojans Monday.
Cardinals pass first-round test
GLENWOOD -- The No. 1 doubles team of Justin Edin and Derek Wolhowe scored a 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 win to help the Staples-Motley Cardinals tennis team secure a 4-3 victory over the Minnewaska Lakers in the first round of the Section 6, Class 1A tournament Monday.
Brainerd's hopes dashed by Fergus
ALEXANDRIA -- The No. 3 seeded Brainerd Warriors boys' tennis team defeated sixth seeded Detroit Lakes 4-3 and advanced to the semifinal round where it fell 7-0 to second seeded Fergus Falls in the North Subsection 8, Class 2A team tournament Monday.
Brainerd captures second place in CLC
SARTELL -- The Brainerd Warriors boys' golf team placed second at the Central Lakes Conference meet at Blackberry Ridge Monday and in the process secured a second place overall finish in the conference.
Owens makes all-conference team
Brainerd's Megan Owens has been named to the All-Central Lakes Conference girls' golf team.
Bees get first win against Cyclones
Blake Eller had two hits, including a triple, scored twice and drove in one run to power the Brainerd Bees past the Sauk Rapids Cyclones 6-4 Sunday at Mills Field for the Bees' first win of the season.
Bonsante beaten in final 'Contender' fight
Crosby-Ironton native Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante lost a unanimous decision to Ishe "Sugar Shay" Smith Tuesday in the second fan favorite fight for the NBC show "The Contender" at Ceasar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Seaton drives in game-winning run
VERNDALE -- Sami Seaton drove in teammate Stacy Schoon in the bottom of the eighth inning to give No. 4 seeded Verndale a 3-2 win over number five seeded Laporte in North Subsection 6, Class 1A action Monday.
Harthsorn, McGuire lift Aitkin
AITKIN -- A.J. Hartshorn hit a solo home run and Josh McGuire drove in Brian Burman to give the Aitkin Gobblers a 2-1 win over Moose Lake-Willow River Tuesday.
Scoreboard
Baseball
SCOREBOARD
Baseball
Greenside bunkers can cause problems
For many players, greenside bunkers cause a major problem with their game.
Pumping iron for 52 years
Bombout.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Scattered morning showers and
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms west. A chance of showers and
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms northwest. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s...Cooler near the great lakes.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. A chance for showers and thunderstorms about northwest half. Highs from the mid 60s to the low 70s. Cooler near the great lakes.
Will the flower grow?
Weather drawing by Sarah Wiger of Mrs. Zauhar's kindergarten class at Whittier school.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely southeast.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Showers and thunderstorms east...Diminishing through the afternoon. Numerous showers and a few thunderstorms west ending early this morning...Then just a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy...With some decrease in clouds west in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely east...Mainly in the afternoon southeast. Scattered thunderstorms west. Highs from the mid 60s far northwest...To the upper 70s southeast.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 60s and lower 70s.
Summer is on the way
Weather drawing by Emily Thompson of Mrs. Surma's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Showers and thunderstorms likely west. A chance of