Wednesday, June 29, 2005
ACCIDENT
GARRISON -- The State Patrol responded to a one-vehicle rollover at 10:20 p.m. Monday on Highway 169 in Garrison.
Cass County court
WALKER -- Michael Elmo Blood Jr., 34, Elk River, was found in violation by Cass County District Court of probation he was serving for two counts of felony second-degree burglary and one count of felony third-degree burglary and received execution of one 23-month and two 18-month prison terms, to be served concurrently with credit for 152 days already served.
BIRTHS
Tina and Jared Callahan, Brainerd, a girl, Cecelia Lonett, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, May 16. Grandparents are Jerome and Lonett Callahan, Osteen, Fla., and David and Terry Spindler, Brainerd.
Area briefs
HACKENSACK -- The Hackensack Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Sweetheart Days July 11-12.
Funds raised for outdoor programs at Confidence Learning Center
More than 500 golf and fishing enthusiasts joined 1,000 Sertoma Mariucci Fiesta attendees June 18-19 to raise funds for outdoor programs at Confidence Learning Center.
Shoreland landscaping workshop set
ONAMIA -- A free workshop on shoreland landscaping from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 9 will include a day of planting on the shores of Mille Lacs Lake.
Peddlers offer something for everyone
It started with an old oak table and a set of chairs, purchased last year at an auction. Carol Chisholm, Royalton antique dealer, wasn't going to promise I'd find a sideboard to match, but she knew the Nisswa flea market just might reap a bargain.
Farmers face deadline to submit reports
July 15 is the deadline to file accurate acreage reports for farmers enrolled in the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program and for those who anticipate using any other Farm Service Agency program.
AREA BRIEFS
CROSSLAKE -- Celebrate America Crosslake fireworks will be set off at dusk Saturday from Sand Island on Cross Lake.
An international family reunion
In the 1880s, about one-third of the approximately 1,100 residents of Klvsj, Sweden, emigrated to Minnesota with the majority settling in Aitkin County.
World War II vets to visit Lindbergh home
LITTLE FALLS -- A World War II Veterans Fly-In will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site in Little Falls.
Boating deaths ahead of last year's pace
New inflatable life vests make it easy and comfortable to wear a flotation device on a hot summer day.
July programs set at Deep Portage
HACKENSACK -- Deep Portage Learning Center will hold the following programs Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July.
Commissioners change decision on day-care limits
Crow Wing County commissioners Tuesday stepped back from a plan limiting licensed day cares from exceeding allowed numbers of children in a day-care home.
Walls come crumbling down
Demolition of the Crosby-Ironton Junior High School building began last week and will continue for the next few weeks, part of the $20.5 million building bond project passed by taxpayers in 2002. The old junior high building was constructed in 1915, 1917 and 1920. C-I junior high and high school students will return to school this fall to a new and renovated school building. Improvements also are being made this summer at Cuyuna Range Elementary School.
Nearly three dozen attend county meeting on planned unit developments
The struggle to form a new ordinance affecting shoreland development for resorts and planned unit developments is nearly over.
Brainerd won't share wastewater facility ownership
The city of Brainerd is sending a clear message to the city of Baxter -- Baxter will not be offered ownership in the new wastewater treatment facility.
Man attacked by pit bulls remains in serious condition
A 60-year-old Irondale Township man who was attacked by two pit bull terriers Thursday remained in serious condition Tuesday at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Hitting the lake
Bob Stahr, of Rochester, Ill., held his boat as his wife, Lynn, boarded while carrying their Shih Tzu named Bitsy Tuesday at the Gull Lake public access at Crow Wing County Road 115. Stahr's daughter, Sarah, is at right.
Bush's words strike home on home front
President Bush's speech Tuesday about the state of the war in Iraq hit the right notes for Verndale resident Val Schmitz, whose husband, Sgt. 1st Class Ken Schmitz, is serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 194th Armor in Iraq.
Condition reports
A 10-year-old rural Royalton boy, who was attacked by a tiger and a lion Wednesday, remained in serious condition Monday at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
County to beef up courtroom security
Additional deputies will be hired to beef up Crow Wing County courtroom security.
Boy left paralyzed by lion, tiger attack
A 10-year-old Royalton boy is paralyzed after his spinal cord was severed when he was attacked last week by a tiger and lion at a friend's business in Little Falls.
Crow Wing State Park prepares for shutdown
On a typical Fourth of July weekend, Crow Wing State Park, south of Brainerd, would be bustling with campers clamoring for the park's 59 camping sites.
This was Brainerd
JUNE 29 - 80 years ago (1925) - The Perry Hardware Co. is exhibiting in its windows what is claimed to be the prize walleye pike caught this season. The big fish weighs 13 pounds, and is a yard long.
Overheard
"We just don't have a clue what the criteria for success is. People are still willing to give the president time if he would just level with them. ... You can't just present a rosy scenario as if everything is going to be all right."
Swimmer dies in river
Authorities Monday recovered the body of Daniel Lawrence Hawkins from the Mississippi River, three hours after he had been swimming with friends in the French Rapids area near the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
County board expresses disappointment in $1.1 million valuation of Elks building
A panel of three people, appointed by Crow Wing District Court, placed a value on the Elks building, the subject of eminent domain proceedings with Crow Wing County, at $1.1 million.
Crosby-Ironton School Board adopts preliminary budget
CROSBY -- The Crosby-Ironton School Board Monday adopted the 2005-06 preliminary budget.
Overheard
"He's quoting serial killer tradecraft. These are the words I would use standing up in front of a class of FBI agents or law enforcement officers talking about serial killers."
Local briefs
Work on the BNSF Railway railroad crossing will mean Business Highway 371, also known as South Sixth Street, will close just south of Highway 210 beginning Wednesday morning.
County plaque to stay put
When walking up the stairs of the Crow Wing County Courthouse in Brainerd, residents will continue to see a plaque featuring the Ten Commandments -- for now.
Wal-Mart Super Center EAW to be addressed
Residents will be able to speak at a public hearing on the proposed Wal-Mart Super Center in Little Falls on Aug. 1.
CORRECTION
Because of incorrect information provided the Dispatch, the live music for Motley's senior dance on Page 7C Sunday should have been The Drifters.
Cypress Drive issues slated for talks
Crow Wing County commissioners will meet with city officials from Brainerd and Baxter to talk about the proposed Cypress Drive extension. Mayors from both cities agreed to the talks during a county board meeting Tuesday afternoon.
This was Brainerd
JUNE 28 - 40 years ago (1965) - Summer school class enrollments in the Brainerd Schools total 729 students. Largest enrollment is in the elementary reading program with 162 students. On the high school level, American history is the largest class with 83 students.
Paving a path to the post office
Construction crews paved Laurel Street Monday in front of the Brainerd Post Office. The road is expected to be open to traffic soon.
Doing what dogs love to do
Buck, a 9-1/2-year-old golden Labrador retriever owned by Buzz Johnson of Nisswa, jumped Tuesday off the Crow Wing County Road 115 public access dock to retrieve his water toy thrown by Johnson.
Daniel L. Hawkins
Daniel L. Hawkins, age 18, resident of Brainerd, died Monday, June 27, 2005, in Brainerd.
Rosalie M. Hoyles
OGILVIE -- Rosalie M. Hoyles, of Ogilvie, Minn., died on Monday, June 27, 2005, at the Kanabec County Hospital in Mora. She was 72 years old.
David T. Scott
MERRIFIELD -- David T. Scott, age 62, of Merrifield, Minn., died June 24, 2005. Survived by sons, Eric (Trisa), Sean (Dawn), Kelly (Sonya), Kyle (Brianne) and Cory (Heather); brother, Steve (Ginny); sister, Barb (Jerry); and his many grandchildren, niece and nephews.
Cecelia M. Miller
HILLMAN -- Cecelia M. Miller, age 85, of Hillman, Minn., formerly of Flensburg, Minn., passed away Monday, June 27, 2005, at St. Gabriel's Hospital.
Daniel B. Neeser
FORT RIPLEY -- Daniel B. Neeser, 70, Fort Ripley, passed away Monday, June 27, 2005, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. He was born on Dec. 15, 1934, in Merrifield to Theodore and Mary (Prom) Neeser.
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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.
Clarice C. Monson
HILLMAN -- Clarice C. Monson, 75-year-old resident of the Hillman area, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2005, at her home. Funeral services for Clarice C. Monson will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillman with the Rev. Cathie Rhodes officiating.
Margaret M. Fussy
ROYALTON -- Margaret Mary Fussy, age 89, of Royalton, Minn., passed away Sunday, June 26, 2005, at St. Otto's Care Center.
David T. Scott
MERRIFIELD -- David T. Scott, age 62, of Merrifield, Minn., died June 24, 2005. Survived by sons, Eric (Trisa), Sean (Dawn), Kelly (Sonya), Kyle (Brianne) and Cory (Heather); brother, Steve (Ginny); sister, Barb (Jerry); and his many grandchildren, niece and nephews.
Mary Anne Knapp
BAYVILLE, N.J. -- Mary Anne Knapp (nee Young), 84, of Bayville, N.J., section of Berkeley Township, died Monday, June 27, 2005, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, N.J.
Ruth M. Thomas
FRAZEE -- The memorial service for Ruth Margaret Thomas, 79, Frazee, will be held Friday, July 1, 2005, 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee with the Rev. William Aufdenkamp officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the church. Ruth died peacefully at the Frazee Care Center on Saturday, June 25, 2005.
Camp Ripley accords?
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has a great idea.
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I am puzzled and hope that someone out here in newspaper land can answer some questions for me. I am referring to the seat belt law. Right now, there's the "click it or ticket" campaign going on. I believe everyone under 18 should wear a seat belt, no matter where they are driving/riding but I think that any adult over 18 should be allowed to drive within city limits without a seat belt.
Vox Pop
Why do we need a dean of students at the Brainerd High School for $50,000 a year using taxpayers' money to pay for this person? What does this person do?
Bees finish second in tourney
SOUTH ST. PAUL -- The Brainerd Bees beat Blaine 4-2 and Minneapolis Lyon's Pub 5-3 before losing to the Minneapolis Cobras 4-1 in the championship game of the 10th annual Stockmen Irish baseball tournament last weekend.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Upcoming sporting events
Scoreboard
Baseball
Sports shorts
The 14th annual Feet For Fools 5k and 10k walk/run is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, July 4. Registration will start at 8 a.m. followed by the race and will end with awards, slide show and door prizes at 10:30 a.m. A potluck will follow.
Blue Thunder win streak snapped
WAITE PARK -- It had to come to an end sometime.
Scoreboard
Baseball
It's all in how it lies
Playing good recover shots from the rough starts by making the right choice of clubs to play the shot judging by how the ball lies.
Hiltner, Wagner help Outstate All-Stars in win
During last week's practices for the Minnesota High School All-Star football game, the Outstate players endured constant gum flapping from the Metro team on how defeat was a forgone conclusion.
Aitkin team wins one, loses one
Aitkin Legion baseball player Brad Insley had a home run, a double and drove in four runs as Aitkin beat Crosslake 9-4 Tuesday.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Tuesday
GOLF SHORTS
The June 23 Game of the Day was Substitute Par for Worst Hole. The winners were Nancy Schmidt, Audrey Holland, Roxanne Thompson & Gloria Taylor.
Whitebirch hosts merry-go-round
The team of Bugs Schmitt, Ellie Aarrestad, Kathy Wernberg and Martha Polsfess finished first in the June 23 merry-go-round event at the Whitebirch course at Breezy Point.
Thunder win fifth straight
When a chance to score runs in a baseball game arises, a team better take advantage because those scoring chances can dry up fast.
Flowers big and small
Weather drawing by Michelle Scilley of Mr. Meyer's fourth grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy north with showers and thunderstorms likely.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...A chance of thunderstorms...Mainly this afternoon. Highs in the 80s to lower 90s...Except 70s far northwest.
State forecast for N.D.
Severe thunderstorm watch central until 6 am cdt...
State forecast for Iowa
Flash flood watch in effect until noon today for portions of
State forecast for S.D.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 6am cdt for much of western and central south dakota...
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy north. Occasional showers and thunderstorms
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms...Especially
State forecast for S.D.
Severe thunderstorm watch until 600 am cdt southeast...
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...A chance of thunderstorms west..Becoming likely northwest in the afternoon. Partly cloudy east. Highs in 80s to lower 90s south and west...With 70s northeast and along the great lakes.
Summer sports
Weather drawing by Jacob Hemish of Mrs. Taatjes third grade class at Nisswa school.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms west and