Tuesday, June 14, 2005
EXTRA CREDIT
Ross Hoffmann, Baxter, was named to the dean's list for fall semester 2004 at Winona State University.
FIRE
The Brainerd Fire Department was called at 5:35 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday to the Brainerd High School for what turned out to be false alarms.
ACCIDENTS
EMILY -- A 26-year-old International Falls man was hurt Sunday after the truck he was driving hit a deer on Highway 6, five miles south of Emily, the State Patrol said.
COURT
LITTLE FALLS -- Five of the six suspects charged for their alleged involvement in prostitution at a bar north of Little Falls appeared Monday in Morrison County District Court.
CRIME
Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel reminds residents not to mail checks directly using their rural mailboxes because of several instances where outgoing mail has been stolen during the past few months.
AGENDA
Nisswa City Council
COMING WEDNESDAY IN NEIGHBORS
News of a record sturgeon caught on the Rainy River got Denny Gustafson thinking about his days on the river, and sturgeon far bigger than the supposed record.
PR woman faces charges in crash that killed passenger
A Pine River woman faces criminal charges as a result of a two-vehicle crash early Monday that claimed the life of her passenger, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department.
COMING WEDNESDAY IN SPORTS
The Brainerd Blue Thunder host the Waterloo, Iowa, Bucks in a Northwoods League baseball game Tuesday night.
EVERYDAY PEOPLE
CROSBY -- If you happen to admire the neatly organized shelves of books at the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library in Crosby, Phyllis Martin is one of the library volunteers to thank.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1985) - Along with the treasure-seekers many Brainerd area merchants join the fun in the treasure hunt. Merchants are offering special bargains and will provide treasure hunters with the opportunities to register an official treasure hunters.
COMING THURSDAY IN ENTERTAINMENT
On the eve of her return to the Eclectic Cafe,
Allison Lordbock wins 2005 crown
Allison Lordbock, the 18-year-old daughter of Arthur and Kathleen Lordbock, was crowned the 2005 Miss Brainerd Lakes Saturday at Tornstrom Auditorium.
Rain can't stop the music in Nisswa
Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1985)-Among the masses running in the Grandma's Marathon race in Duluth will be Brainerd's Mary Elaine Ryan and Gary Isackson. It will be the second for Ryan and the fifth for Isackson.
COMING WEDNESDAY IN NEIGHBORS
News of a record sturgeon caught on the Rainy River got Brainerd's Denny Gustafson thinking about his days on the river, and sturgeon far bigger than the supposed record.
Nystrom to compete in Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant
Quinn Nystrom gave up her title as 2004 Miss Brainerd Lakes on Saturday but the young woman from Baxter will compete for the title of Miss Minnesota 2005 this week. She is one of 17 contestants in the state competing in the program.
Maus: Cass deputy justified in shooting
WALKER -- Cass County Attorney Earl Maus informed Sheriff Randy Fisher in a letter dated June 7 that Deputy Robert Karbowski was justified in using deadly force when he shot a Cass Lake area man in the leg May 27.
COMING WEDNESDAY IN SPORTS
The Brainerd Blue Thunder host the
Swanson apologizes for previous vote on city ordinance, state shoreland act issue
CROSSLAKE -- Crosslake council member Dean Swanson Monday night apologized to city residents for his vote at a June 2 city council meeting regarding the shoreland act.
Cass, Leech Lake officials discuss joint concerns
WALKER -- There was a cooperative tone in the meeting Monday between the Cass County Board and the Leech Lake Tribal Council, though differences also were apparent.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., recently announced funding for two Brainerd area projects in the 2006 interior, environment and related agencies appropriations bill.
Big name on the cast
The cast that was on Kyle Wyatt's left arm up until last week bore the usual assortment of signatures of classmates and relatives. But there, alongside the "John Hancocks" of his sister Brienna, classmates and friends, was the signature of President George W. Bush.
COMING THURSDAY IN ENTERTAINMENT
On the eve of her return to the Eclectic
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Construction crews continue performing various maintenance and turf establishment tasks along Oak Street, Highway 18 and Highway 25.
BRAINERD SCHOOL BOARD
The Brainerd School Board Monday approved the preliminary 2005-06 budget, which reflects the $1.2 million in cuts it made in staff and programs earlier this year.
Some of cut teaching positions recalled
CROSBY -- The Crosby-Ironton School Board Monday authorized the recall of a few teaching positions previously cut in May, allowing for class size reductions in several classes and the reinstatement of courses that would have been discontinued in the fall.
Anton Egenberger Jr.
WILLMAR -- Anton "Henry" Egenberger Jr., age 80, of Willmar, died Tuesday evening, June 7, 2005, at his home on Eagle Lake. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Arvid Huhta
MCGREGOR -- Arvid Huhta, age 80, of McGregor, died on Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake. Funeral arrangements are pending at the McGregor Funeral Home.
David H. Hoar
PIERZ -- David H. Hoar, 86-year-old resident of the Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn., formerly of Minneapolis and Little Falls, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2005, at the Pierz Villa. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the Pierz Villa with the Rev. Bob Kemper officiating. Burial will be at the Darling Cemetery in Little Falls. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Pierz Villa. Military honors will be conducted by the Little Falls VFW Post No. 1112.
Mary F. Tkalcich
PEQUOT LAKES -- Mary F. Tkalcich, Pequot Lakes, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, June 11, 2005. She was born to Yugoslavian immigrants in Pennsylvania. Mary moved to Minnesota after marrying her husband, Frank, whom she was given 75 years to share with him and her three sons, Raymond, John and Joe. She and her husband raised their family first in Ely and later in Staples, Minn. Health issues brought her to St. Cloud and finally to the Heritage House in Pequot Lakes. Everywhere she resided, Mary left behind friends who knew her as a gentle soul with an easy and understanding nature. Her sons, her grandchildren and her friends will all miss her and would invite those wishing to memorialize her to join them on Wednesday, June 15.
Douglas G. Buxton
CHAMPLIN -- Douglas Gene Buxton, 55, Champlin, died June 12, 2005, at his home.
Geralyn Mulholland
PILLAGER -- Geralyn Mulholland, 56, Pillager, died Monday, June 13, 2005, at her daughter's home. Memorial services will be Wednesday, June 15, 11 a.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends may visit during the hour prior to services. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd.
Ervin N. Ohotto
LITTLEFORK -- Ervin N. Ohotto, of Littlefork, Minn., died Saturday, June 11, 2005. He was 87 years old.
John W. Smith
GARRISON -- John W. Smith, 83, Garrison, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the Pierz Villa in Pierz. He was born on Oct. 16, 1921, in Solway, Minn., to Arlie and Catherine (Gustafson) Smith. He married Teresa (Pat) Norton on April 10, 1955, in Austin, Minn.
Mary F. Tkalcich
PEQUOT LAKES -- Mary F. Tkalcich, age 75, of Pequot Lakes, Minn., passed away Saturday, June 11, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Carl Lotze
CROSSLAKE -- Carl Lotze, age 76, went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 13, 2005, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Crosslake. Arrangements are pending with Willim-St. Onge Family Funeral Home in Pequot Lakes.
John W. Smith
GARRISON John W. Smith, age 83, of Garrison, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the Pierz Villa in Pierz. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the Lakes Area Christian Church, 7001 Highland Scenic Drive, Baxter, at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Bob Blanshan officiating. Interment will be in Dykeman Cemetery, Garrison Township. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mary Jane Laird
SEATTLE -- Mary Jane Laird, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2005, in Seattle.
Florence Stiller
LITTLE FALLS Florence Stiller, 85-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., formerly of Elmdale, Minn., died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at St. Ottos Care Center in Little Falls, Minn.
Open Forum: Supreme Court bases laws on social trends
The United States Supreme Court is, in some cases, acting unconstitutionally. It is usurping the power of the legislative branches of government, both state and federal, and is making laws on what appears to be whatever the current social trend is or what their own personal opinion is, not on what the U.S. Constitution reads.
Open Forum
The Brainerd VFW No. 1647 Post and Auxiliary wishes to remind you June 14, 2005, is Flag Day. Please remember to fly your flags.
OTHER OPINION: Court ruling
The Supreme Court's decision Monday in the case of Gonzales v. Raich is a defeat for advocates of the medical use of marijuana, because the court ruled that federal drug laws can be enforced against patients even in states that would permit them to light up. But the true importance of Raich has nothing to do with drugs; it relates rather to the balance of power between the federal government and the states. The government's crusade against medical marijuana is a misguided use of anti-drug resources; that doesn't mean it's unconstitutional. A Supreme Court decision disallowing federal authority in this area would have been a disaster in areas ranging from civil rights enforcement to environmental protection.
OUR OPINION: BUDGET TRICKS
But the particular sordidness of the Boeing deal shouldn't obscure the more general problems with this technique, which has been used for everything from building housing on military bases to constructing electricity transmission lines. The arrangements are varied and complex, but the common goal is to spread the cost of an investment over a number of years -- making it look like an annual operating expense -- instead of reflecting the obligation in full at the time it is made, as federal budget rules require.
Dinos nip Braves
PIERZ -- Harding pitcher Dan Rocheleau snared a two-out pop-up behind the mound with the bases loaded in the top of the ninth to give the Dinosaurs a 7-6 Victory League amateur baseball victory over the Brainerd Braves Sunday night.
Mankato comes back to beat Blue Thunder
MANKATO -- The Mankato MoonDogs overcame a 4-0 deficit by scoring five times in the third and fifth innings on their way to an 11-4 victory over the Brainerd Blue Thunder in Northwoods League baseball Sunday night.
Upcoming sporting events
Monday
Ally Hartje two inches shy of triple-jump title
BLAINE -- Early Saturday morning, before any events got under way in the Class 2A state track and field finals, Brainerd's Ally and Taylor Hartje jogged around the track at the National Sports Center for the last time in their high school careers.
Baxter bladers finish 1-2
BAXTER -- Dino Musielewicz and James O'Hearn, both of Baxter, finished just three seconds apart in the fitness/rec division of Saturday's fourth annual Online Inline Half Marathon.
Double the fun
BLAINE -- From the start of this spring, all eyes have been fixed on Laura Pace. Last year she won the Class 1A 100-meter hurdles state title as a sophomore so, naturally, expectations ballooned and talk of a repeat was on everyone's mind.
SPORTS SHORTS
James Strand has been named the most valuable member of the Brainerd Warrior boys' track and field team.
Course records fall at arboretum
Course records fell in each of the five divisions of the Sour Grapes Half and Half running event Saturday at Northland Arboretum in Brainerd.
Upcoming sporting events
Tuesday
Clear this hurdle: Which feat is more impressive?
There I stood, on the infield of the National Sports Center in Blaine at the Class 1A and 2A state track and field finals Saturday, pondering a question.
Jenkins pitches Bees past St. Joseph
Aaron Jenkins pitched a complete game to help the Brainerd Bees past St. Joseph 5-2 in Lakewood League amateur baseball Sunday.
Austin's HR lifts Rebels
FORT RIPLEY -- Ray Austin hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to lift the Fort Ripley Rebels past the Pierz Brewers 6-5 in Victory League amateur baseball Sunday.
MoonDogs bolt past Blue Thunder
MANKATO -- A six-run fifth and a five-run sixth propelled the Mankato MoonDogs to a 14-5 Northwoods League baseball victory over the Brainerd Blue Thunder Monday night at Franklin Rogers Park.
Saturday's results
At National Sports Center, Blaine
Clouds vs. sun
Weather drawing by Adam Bandemer of Ms. Hemstad's third grade class at Baxter school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Highs from the 60s to low 70s far northwest to the mid to upper 70s southeast.
State forecast for North Dakota
...Flood watch for extreme south central and southeast north dakota
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Thunderstorms likely west with a chance of showers and thunderstorms east. Some of the storms could be severe this afternoon. Highs from the middle 70s northwest to the lower 80s south...Cooler next to lake michigan.
State forecast for Minnesota
.Today...Periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms north. Showers
State forecast for North Dakota
...Flood watch for extreme south central and southeast north dakota
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. A chance of showers north in the
State forecast for South Dakota
Flood watch southwest and south central from midnight tonight to 6 am mdt tuesday morning...
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers northeast... Diminishing through the afternoon. Decreasing clouds central. Mostly sunny west. Highs from the upper 60s northeast to around 80 west.
Get out and play
Weather drawing by Matthew Wright of Mrs. Brenny's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for Minnesota
...Flood watch in effect from monday morning to tuesday afternoon
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Partly cloudy with thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms