Saturday, August 29, 2009
Small businesses get $4.3 million in assistance from Pohlad Foundation
Nearly 70 small businesses in Minnesota received a shot in the arm to weather the current economy, thanks to more than $4.3 million in grants and loans distributed by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation.
Business notes
Experience Works, the nation's largest nonprofit training and employment organization for older workers, has recognized Paul Anderson of Wadena for his outstanding service to older workers.
DEED boss sees reason for hope
Central Lakes College in Brainerd on Thursday was the last of 10 stops for what was billed the "DEED Road Show" coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Automotive technology
instructors meet at Central
Lakes College
Central Lakes College hosted the summer conference of the Minnesota Trade and Technical Instructors Association.
Baxter City Council
Meets 7 p.m. Tuesday
What's Doing
Brainerd Area Dental Assistants Society will meet 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Brainerd Public Library meeting room, 416 S. Fifth St., Brainerd. Program: Dental care for wheelchair patients and disabilities. Speakers: Joy Nordby, RN, and Julie Orr, RN, BSN, staff development coordinators, Good Samaritan Society. For more information, call Shirley Buro at 829-3674.
Births
Michael and Stephanie Parrish, Pillager, a boy, Andrew Paul, 8 pounds, 12 ounces, Aug. 16, 2009. Grandparents are Ron and Marlys Parrish, Fargo, N.D., and Paul and Susan Bultsma, Bismarck, N.D.
Police blotter
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - Received a report of three kids throwing rocks at cars at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday on the 300 block of Highway 25. An officer located the kids and turned them over to the father of two of the children.
Senior calendar
Reservations are appreciated for lunch; walk-ins are always welcome. Call 824-6026.
Pequot Lakes School Board
Meets 5:30 p.m. Monday
Cass County Board
Meets 10 a.m. Tuesday
Wadena man killed in Royalton crash
ROYALTON - A Wadena man was killed in a semi-trailer rollover at 4:45 a.m. Friday north of Royalton, the State Patrol reported.
Crow Wing County Committee of the Whole
Meets 11 a.m. Tuesday
Police blotter
DISTURBANCE - Deputies were called at 8:48 p.m. Thursday to a home in Unorganized Territory for a verbal disagreement between a mother and daughter. Deputies spoke to both parties and the issue was resolved for the night.
Garden open at Nisswa's Pioneer Village
NISSWA - The Black Bear 4-H Club of Nisswa created and maintained a garden at the Nisswa Area Historical Society's Pioneer Village in Nisswa, which is open to the public.
Work getting plenty of play
Northland Monument Inc. and Granite Designs in Longville is on the verge of becoming a celebrity.
Much Obliged
We cannot thank you enough for your support of the Lakes Area Chamber Music Festival in its first year. Your excitement and willingness to help has inspired us from the planning stages in May right up to the Grand Finale just a few days ago. Both attendance and donations grew with each of our six concerts, we were encouraged that this community turned out in such amazing numbers.
With the military
Navy Seaman Phillip N. Primmer, son of Judy R. and Norman G. Primmer, Pine River, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Overheard
"Now Teddy has become a part of history and we are the ones who will have to do all the things he would have done, for us, for each other and for our country."
The fight goes on
When it comes to battling invasive species in Brainerd area lakes, education may be the best weapon.
This was Brainerd
100 years ago (1909): Gussie Small returned last night from bringing his launch down through Sibley, Mayo and Gull Lakes. They found considerable difficulty navigating Mayo Brook, the water having dropped 12 inches in a few days. The steering gear broke in the Gull River.
Brainerd man injured
in crash
BAXTER - A Brainerd man was injured after the semi-truck he was driving ran off the road and rolled into the ditch in Baxter early Saturday morning, the State Patrol reported.
Local briefs
CROSSLAKE - The second annual Tour of Colors Bicycle Ride will be conducted on Sept. 26. The ride will begin and end at the Crosslake Community Center. Three ride choices of 12, 25 and 40 miles are offered through the scenic Crosslake area.
Growth pushes schools' capacity
BAXTER - What's more important to parents: lower class sizes or school location?
Good deeds for homeless win recognition
Ken Porwoll, a former Brainerd resident and survivor of the Bataan Death March in World War II, was honored again Thursday, but this time for his volunteer efforts with the homeless in St. Paul.
Overheard
"I feel reasonably confident going straight."
Motorcycle rider course scheduled in Brainerd
Central Lakes College in Brainerd has scheduled a Basic Rider Course for motorcyclists Sept. 17, 19 and 20.
Youth Wellness Workshop planned Tuesday
The Youth Wellness Task Force of Crow Wing County will host its second community meeting and workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church in Brainerd, 424 Eighth St. S. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The workshop is free. Lunch will be provided. A freewill offering will be taken to cover costs.
Caution: Road definitely closed
A heavy equipment operator scooped dirt Friday on the storm sewer construction project on South Eighth Street in Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Camp-O-Ree celebration planned in September
The 40th annual Camp-O-Ree weekend will be Sept. 10-13 at Legionville on North Long Lake north of Brainerd.
Warning to children: School isn't far away
In preparation for the first day of school on Sept. 8, Nancy Evans (foreground), Brainerd High School media specialist, and Shelly Novotny, media secretary, placed books on new shelves in the media center. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Special Brainerd council meeting set for Tuesday
The Brainerd City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Brainerd City Hall to review the proposed arena management contract between the city and Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association.
Where in the world is Gary?
In his latest adventure to raise funds for Kinship Partners, Gary Walters and his son, Jackson, are Rollerblading to Washington, D.C.
Just in case, the county prepares for flu outbreak
Planning for a pandemic is engaging in "what if?"
Walters halfway to Washington
It's taken 14 days, but Gary Walters' scrapes and bruises are slowly disappearing.
Robinson running for board
Chris Robinson, a Brainerd attorney, filed Friday for one of the three four-year terms open on the Brainerd School Board.
Bridging the debate
Myrna Hultsrand of Crosby walked Friday across the Washington Street bridge with her hands full of posters signifying her view in the health care debate. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Faint smell will come with chlorine
Brainerd residents should soon start to notice the faint smell of chlorine in tap water as the city continues its efforts to disinfect the city's water delivery system to remove bacteria found last week.
Wenzel named to Center for Rural Policy and Development Board
The Center for Rural Policy and Development has announced the addition of Steve Wenzel, a longtime rural Minnesota advocate and public servant, to the organization's board of directors.
This was Brainerd
100 years ago (1909): The board of education met in special session Saturday night to elect a superintendent of the city schools. On a vote of 7 to 1 W.C. Cobb was elected. On motion his salary was set at $2,000 per year.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 40 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.
Dorothy Zupon
PEQUOT LAKES - Dorothy Zupon, age 80, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009. She was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Webster, Wis., to Walter and Marjorie Stringer. She married Gilbert Zupon on Sept. 13, 1963, in Fargo, N.D.
Lillian Estes
LITTLE FALLS - Lillian Estes, 86-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn. Arrangements for Lillian are pending with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, Minn.
Kay Gilman
PINE RIVER - Kay Gilman, age 90, of Pine River, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. Service will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Pine River. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m., with rosary at 7 p.m., at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.
Alrik H. Eksten
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Alrik Hope Eksten passed away Feb. 28, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born July 17, 1939, in Baxter, Minn., to Alrik and Nellie (Edeburn) Eksten. He grew up in Baxter and graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd, Minn. He worked as a bricklayer and later joined the Navy as an aviation electrician. He served in the Vietnam War. While in the Navy he was awarded Fifth Good Conduct Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He retired from the Navy after 26 years as a master chief.
Lillian I. Estes
LITTLE FALLS - Lillian I. Estes, age 86, of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn.
Myra Hill King
STAPLES - Myra Hill King, age 72, of Staples, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009. A memorial service is planned for Monday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. at St. Helen's Episcopal Church in Wadena. Arrangements are with the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.
Virgil L. Workman
NISSWA - Virgil L. Workman, 75, of Nisswa, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Virgil Workman
NISSWA - Virgil Workman, 75, of Nisswa, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Services are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 40 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.
Dorothy M. Lewison
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Dorothy Mae Lewison, age 91, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Crosby, died on Aug. 24, 2009, in Auburndale, Fla. She was born on Feb. 2, 1918, in Thief River Falls to Emery and Amelia (Berg) Traver.
Marylin E. Lamphere
CROSBY - Marylin Elaine Lamphere, 67, Crosby, died on Aug. 25, 2009, at her home.
Open Forum: Moose reports are a bunch of hooey
Last week there was an article about the declining moose herds in the state of Minnesota. Several theories of why this was happening were laid out, but there didn't appear to be a definitive answer, so the DNR said further studies were going to be needed. The article went on to say that the hunting season for these majestic animals didn't really have any impact on their declining numbers.
Open Forum: Harvest Dinner helped communication
Like all first steps it wasn't without its challenges. A couple of years ago, Mike Sams from the Cass County Farm Bureau brought up the idea that farmers and lake people need to get together to start developing the communication process we will need to address our future issues and there is no better way than over food.
Other opinion: Texting
The urge to text while driving apparently strikes widely, affecting everyone from excessively social teens to BlackBerry-obsessed business people to the District of Columbia's multitasking mayor. Wherever it hits, it can be dangerous.
Vox Pop
I'd just like to remind the drivers in Brainerd to please look behind you for motorcycles before you toss a cigarette butt out the window of your car.
Our opinion: Don't change succession law
This newspaper isn't in the habit of offering advice to the Massachusetts Legislature, but if we were asked we would counsel that body not to change its appointment process for the U.S. Senate.
'Walleye time' is fast approaching - finally
The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are cooling down, which means a lot to me: It's time to focus on the elusive walleyes, to start shooting the bow and to start planning for the winter (sorry).
Not just a side dish
Ducks and wild rice.
Outdoors notes
Minnesota's dove hunting season opens Tuesday, offering youth and others a low-cost and low-maintenance opportunity to experience hunting.
McKinney 50th anniversary
Bill and Brenda McKinney will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house, from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at their home, hosted by their children. No gifts please.
Schottle-Isackson engagement announcement
Kelly Schottler and Aaron Isackson announce their engagement. Parents are Daniel and Karla Schottler, Oronoco, Minn., and Charles and Lonni Isackson, Baxter. A Dec. 5, 2009, wedding is being planned at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn.
Scearcy-Fischer engagement announcement
Robin Scearcy and Jake Fischer announce their engagement. Parents are Jim and Lynn Scearcy, Minnetonka, Minn., and formerly of Pillager, and Peg and Doug Fischer, Parkston, S.D. An Oct. 24, 2009, wedding is being planned in Minnetonka, Minn. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Hopkins High School and graduated with a degree in psychology and Spanish from Claremont McKenna College in 2005. She completed the Teach For America program in Phoenix and currently teaches first grade at the Hiawatha Leadership Academy. Jake is a 2002 graduate of Parkston High School and graduated with a degree in sports management from the University of Minnesota in 2005. He graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in May and plans to work with law and policy issues.
Mark and Sarah Gustafson wedding
Mark and Sarah Gustafson were married, April 20, 2009, in Oakland, Ky., officiated by Pastor Capps. Parents are Timothy and Janice Wolhart, Brainerd, and Steve Grant, Hopkinsville, Ky., and Deionna Grant, Crosby. The bride graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School. The groom graduated from Brainerd High School. The couple are making their home in Auburn, Ky.
Goeritz-Hoelscher engagement announcement
Abbie Goeritz and Joe Hoelscher announce their engagement. Parents are Ray and Brenda Goeritz, Baxter, and Mark and Carla Hoelscher, Browerville, Minn. A Sept. 19, 2009, wedding is being planned.
Hansen 35th anniversary
Lloyd and Nancy (Simons) Hansen will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept., 4, 1974, in Aberdeen, S.D.
Joe and Greta Lowry wedding
Greta Jean Biersach and Joseph Houston Lowry were married at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Eugene, Ore., on May 2, 2009. A reception was held at the Downtown Athletic Club in Eugene. Parents are Mary Biersach, Brainerd, Jim Biersach, International Falls, Minn., and Bob and Becky Lowry, Eugene, Ore. Attendants were Amy Fritz, Gina Crowell, Megan Biersach and Kadee Johnson. Groomsmen were Ben Thuringer, Sam Lowry, Adam Hughes and Andy Brewer. Ushers were James Crowell and Jason Collins. The bride graduated from Brainerd High School and the College of St. Benedict, and is a first year law student at Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Ore. The groom graduated from South Eugene High School and Regis University, and is a manager at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore. The couple will be living in Portland, Ore.
Hines-Cowell engagement announcement
Preston Hines and Heather Cowell announce their engagement. Parents are Dennis and Theresa Hines, Brainerd, and James and Robin Cowell, Brainerd. An Oct. 17th wedding is planned at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd.
Loscheider-Vopatek engagement announcement
Rachel Loscheider and Daniel Vopatek are happy to announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Ron and Kathy Loscheider, Little Falls, Minn., and Ken and Lori Vopatek, Brainerd, Minn. A Sept. 19, 2009, wedding is being planned.
Koehler 50th anniversary
Rev. Ed and Patricia Koehler will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Sunday, Aug. 30. Happy 50th.
Borkowski five generations
Children, Samuel, Silas and Sophia Jansma; father, Brian Jansma Jr.; grandmother, Deborah Jansma; great-grandfather, Harvey Borkowski; great-great grandmother, Agnes Borkowski.
Hanson-Gourneau engagement announcement
Jennifer Hanson and Adam Gourneau announce their engagement. Parents are Dana and Jane Hanson, Brainerd, and Duane and Cindy Gourneau, Belcourt, N.D. A September wedding is being planned at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd.
Schubert 30th anniversary
Please help Gary & Shari Schubert celebrate 30 years of marriage at an open house to be held in their honor. The event, at the Brickyard in Pierz, Minn., is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2-6 p.m., with supper served at 5 p.m. It is being hosted by their children, Stacy, Adam and Jenna and Derek Rowland, who are traveling from Alaska, Washington and Scotland, respectively, to celebrate their parents' life as a couple.
Church news
PEQUOT LAKES - Beginning Sept. 6, Grace United Methodist Church of Pequot Lakes will have one worship service every Sunday at 9 a.m. followed by coffee fellowship at 10 a.m.
JV doubles team third
Brainerd won two individual titles and finished third in a junior varsity doubles tournament Thursday at Bemidji.
Scoreboard
Area events
Little Falls goes 2-2
ALBANY - Breanna Arndt finished with 15 kills and three ace serves on 44-of-45 serving through four games as the Little Falls Flyers completed a split in their season-opening matches Friday at the Albany tournament.
Flyer rally falls short
BELLE PRAIRIE - Kevin Grams scored the lone goal for the Little Falls Flyers as they fell 2-1 to the Bemidji Lumberjacks in a non-conference, season opener Friday.
Pequot Lakes loses opener
PEQUOT LAKES - The Pequot Lakes Patriots dropped a 3-0 decision to Eveleth-Gilbert in a non-conference opener Thursday.
Central Lakes splits at tournament
WILLMAR - Erica Feldewerd finished with 19 kills and Rachel Pfeffer added 47 set assists for the Central Lakes College Raiders as they split their opening day of the Ridgewater Tournament in Willmar Friday.
Pequot wins pair, Villella stays unbeaten
NEW YORK MILLS - Angela Villella raised her singles record to 9-0 and the Pequot Lakes Patriots defeated New York Mills and West Central by 5-2 scores Friday at the New York Mills triangular.
Owner says Lunkers had good year, will return
Unseasonable temperatures, abundant rain and a sluggish economy might be things we remember about the summer of 2009.
Aitkin runs record to 5-0
DULUTH - The Aitkin Gobblers raised their record to 5-0 as they defeated Duluth Marshall 5-2 Thursday.
Local sports shorts
The Pines at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa will be the site of the Minnesota PGA Professional Championship Monday and Tuesday.
Warriors fourth, S-M fifth at Delano
DELANO - Brainerd's Brianna Rademacher was runner-up at No. 4 singles and the Warriors finished fourth in the eight-team Delano Invite Thursday.
Stillwater rides off with 4-0 win
BAXTER - The Brainerd Warriors were caught on the wrong side of a numbers game Friday.
Fall wood bat league seeking players
The Starz of Tomorrow Baseball Academy invites players entering grades 7-12 to its Wednesday Night Extra Innings Fall Wood Bat League.
Scoreboard
Area events
Raiders roll in season opener
ST. CLOUD - Defense was the name of the game for the Central Lakes College Raiders during their 23-6 season opening victory over the Fond Du Lac Thunder Friday in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference kickoff Classic at St. Cloud State University.
Warriors' Pigskin Preview Saturday
The public is invited to the second annual Pigskin Preview scrimmage from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Adamson Field at Brainerd High School.
Flyers fall in opener
BELLE PRAIRIE - Mikayla Jorgensen assisted Julia Ploof in the first half as the Little Falls Flyers dropped their season opener to the Bemidji Lumberjacks 2-1 during non-conference play.
New coach expects team to maintain tradition
One of first-year head coach Sara Rojas' objectives is to maintain the tradition of excellence the Brainerd Warrior girls' program has established.
State forecast for Wisconsin
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lingering showers or drizzle in the far south. Scattered showers and thunderstorms portions north and west. Highs in the mid 60s to low 70s.
State forecast for N.D.
Rest of Saturday...Mostly sunny west and central. Partly to mostly
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny west...To partly sunny east. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms far east. Breezy west and north. Highs near 70 northeast...To around 80 west and south.
In the center ring
Weather drawing by Ashley Putz in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.
Singing in the rain
Weather drawing by Rebecca Opsteen in the Lowell first grade of Mrs. Bolt.
State forecast for S.D.
Saturday...Partly cloudy west early...Then mostly sunny. Mostly sunny east this morning...Then partly cloudy with isolated showers this afternoon. Highs from the mid 60s far east to the upper 70s southwest plains.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy. In the morning...Scattered showers and
State forecast for Wisconsin
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers northeast. A chance of showers northwest to far southeast. A slight chance of showers far west to south central. Highs from the mid 50s north...To the mid 60s far south and west.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy this morning with areas of fog. Becoming
State forecast for Minnesota
Saturday...Mostly cloudy northeast with a few showers. Clear to
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
State forecast for Iowa
Saturday...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog south. Lows 45 to 55.