Tuesday, August 31, 2004
EXTRA CREDIT
Samuel Gervais, son of Matthew and Nancy Gervais, Brainerd, has been awarded at $8500 President's Scholarship by Saint John's University, Collegeville, for the 2004-2005 academic year. He is a first-year student.
Accidents
PIERZ -- A 20-year-old Pierz man was injured Sunday in an all-terrain vehicle accident on Highway 25, one mile south of Pierz.
State legislators' addresses
Senate District 4
AREA CRIME REPORT
VANDALISM -- It was reported Friday three vehicles in front of the Sound Connection, 814 Front St., were broken into.
Crime
A 24-year-old man was stabbed during an altercation in downtown Brainerd Saturday.
FIRE
The Brainerd Fire Department responded at 3:26 a.m. Monday to Just for Kix, 1650 College Drive in Baxter, for what turned out to be a false alarm.
Fire
The Brainerd Fire Department responded about 11:56 a.m. Sunday to a residence on the 6000 block of Calcutta Road in Baxter after the homeowner reported an electric wire may have been hit with a curtain rod. Firefighters checked out the house and found no signs of fire.
Courts
Nathan David Habiger, 21, Ironton, was sentenced for gross misdemeanor DUI to 30 days jail, placed on three years supervised probation and fined $900.
Accidents
GARRISON -- Four people were injured in two separate accidents Saturday on Highway 18, at Crow Wing County Road 10, west of Garrison.
Overheard
"I don't think you can win it. But I think you can create conditions so that the -- those who use terror as a tool are less acceptable in parts of the world."
Powerful storms, including tornado, hit lakes area
A powerful thunderstorm roared across Todd and Morrison counties Sunday night, producing at least one tornado, and a downpour of pea-sized hail and heavy rain.
Man sentenced in shooting incident
A Brooklyn Park man who pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with a January shooting incident at the Holiday Station Store in downtown Brainerd was sentenced to seven years probation and fined $50.
If your sport calls for a board, this shop stocks it
Whether you want a board to ride on pavement, water, snow or to be pulled by a kite, a new Brainerd sports shop has it all.
Elwell faces one less charge
A former Brainerd Area Education Center teacher won't be facing a charge of possession of pornographic work involving minors.
Local briefs
EAST GULL LAKE -- The fourth annual Derrik's Day of Golf charity event planned for Friday at the Legacy at Cragun's is a golf tournament that helps raise money for an East Gull Lake teen suffering from cystic fibrosis, a fatal disease.
This was Brainerd
The city needs a new library and the voters will get a chance to approve a $1.7 million bond issue that would authorize construction of a new library between the high school and post office.
This was Brainerd
40 years ago (1964) - Nearly seven inches of rain has fallen in Brainerd during the month of August. This is nearly twice as much as normal rainfall for the month.
Overheard
"I'm here to protest Bush's horrendous economic principles. After this, I'm going to be playing croquet in Central Park.
Hooping it up
Reno Fussy, 9, put up a shot while playing basketball with friends Monday at Whittier Elementary School in Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Carl Samuelson pulls out of race
Carl Samuelson cited personal reasons for ending his state House campaign.
Something to sing about
Lakes Bluegrass Festival at Ski Gull near Lake Shore
Obituary policy
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John Voelker
BAXTER -- John Voelker, 59, of Baxter, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Dennis E. Oehrlein
Dennis E. "Pa" Oehrlein, age 66, resident of Brainerd, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
John Voelker
BAXTER -- John Voelker, 51, of Baxter, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Seamus Walsh officiating. Friends may visit Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 6-8 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Interment will be in Winona at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Harold R. Rademacher
Harold R. Rademacher, 80, Brainerd, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, at his home.
Dennis M. Campbell
BOWLUS -- Dennis Michael Campbell, age 38, of Bowlus, Minn., died suddenly of natural causes on a fishing trip at Lake Vermillion on Friday, Aug. 27, 2004.
Ellen A. Smith
CROSBY -- Ellen Ann Smith passed away at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Care Center in Crosby, Minn., on Aug. 27, 2004, at the age of 90. In the past few years, she suffered from Alzheimer's disease, as well as congestive heart failure.
Linda Vargo
Linda Vargo, age 46, of Brainerd, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at her home. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Linda Vargo
Linda Vargo, 46, of Brainerd, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at her home. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. at Brainerd Christian Fellowship with the Rev. George Cahoon officiating. Friends may visit at the church during the hour prior to services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
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Gobblers pass the test
Three yards and a cloud of dust remains the mantra of the Aitkin Gobblers football team, but it has added a twist.
Returning players should help Aitkin football improve
Twenty-two returning starters and letterwinners should be music to the ears of Aitkin Gobbler football fans.
Vincennes proves pesky for Raiders
CHICAGO -- The Central Lakes College Raiders volleyball team faced only one team it couldn't beat.
Hornets boys' soccer will need a few players to step up
With only two players returning, it may be difficult for the Lake Region Christian School Hornets boys soccer team to match last seasons 11-2-2 record and Minnesota Association of Christian Schools state title.
The young Hornets will be coached by first-year coach Nate Jensen and led by seniors Jesse Schuety and Joe Ellstrom.
New coach brings familiar face to Warrior girls' tennis
A familiar face returns as head coach of the Brainerd Warrior girls' tennis team.
Boys aiming for turnaround
Entering its eighth season as a varsity soccer program, the Brainerd High School boys' team is hoping to experience a breakthrough season like the Warrior girls enjoyed last fall.
Johnson loses brakes, but wins feature, season title
BARROWS -- Wissota Super Stockers Tim Johnson and Brad Jensen were tied in points entering Saturday's feature in the North Central Speedway season championships.
New position added in volleyball
High school volleyball will undergo its second major rule change in two seasons.
Walz gets only win in Gobblers' defeat
AITKIN -- Emily Walz won Aitkin's only match, improving her record to 6-4 at No. 1 singles, as the Gobblers lost to Greenway 6-1 in girls' tennis Monday.
Pequot netters return several solid players for new coach
It seems like Valerie Meschke has been on the Pequot Lakes varsity tennis team forever.
Tiger volleyball team should keep on rolling with returning players
Tom Lupella has developed one of the more consistent volleyball programs at one of the area's smaller schools.
All-state runner returns for Flyers' cross country
Despite graduating 10 seniors, the Little Falls Flyers boys' cross country team is still in good hands as Jon Stoltman returns for his final season.
Raiders look to build on national tourney finish
The Central Lakes College Raiders women's golf team accomplished about all it could last season.
Warrior boys working to continue last year's success
Coming off the most successful season in program history, the Brainerd Warrior boys' cross country running team could duplicate that effort this fall.
Cardinal girls second, boys fifth at North Dakota meet
JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- The Staples-Motley Cardinals girls' cross country team, led by Brittany Brenny's third and Hannah Landecker's fourth, grabbed second place with 52 points -- just five points behind champions and meet host Jamestown Saturday.
Warrior football moves on without longtime coach
For the first time in 35 years, Steve Nunnink will not be on the sidelines with Ron Stolski.
Schlieve takes the reins of Huskies football program
Pillager Huskies
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Monday
Warrior girls' soccer team sets its sights on CLC title
After enjoying the most successful season in program history, the Brainerd Warrior girls' soccer team has many goals remaining.
Added Gobblers thicken C-I cross country depth
Bitter rivals combined to form what could be a Section 8, Class 1A cross country favorite this season.
Sports shorts
The Brainerd Explosion 16-under girls' slow-pitch softball team won the USSSA state fall tournament Saturday at Andover.
Verndale football team up to the challenge of new conference alignment
Verndale Pirates
Brainerd Warriors season rushing leaders
2003 -- Brady Prince 657
Coca-Cola Muscle Car Shootout this weekend
Brainerd International Raceway will offer fans a chance to see muscle cars compete on the drag strip as well as during a classic car show in the 16th annual Coca-Cola Muscle Car Shootout this weekend.
Fall sports 2004
Members of the Staples-Motley Cardinals girls' cross country team are as comfortable performing on stage at the Batcher Block Opera House in Staples as they are running on a course. Last fall the Cardinal girls won the first Class 1A state championship in program history.
WDC volleyball enters season with high hopes
Hopes are high as the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines volleyball team returns all of its starters from last year's Mid-State Conference co-championship squad.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Tuesday
Sobieski in Class C winners' bracket
BELLE PLAINE -- The Sobieski Skis are one of four teams in the winners' bracket of the Class C amateur baseball state tournament following two weekend victories.
Cardinal runners want to remain kings of the hill
The Staples-Motley Cardinals girls' cross country team broke through last season, winning its first Class 1A state title in program history.
Stoltman wins title for Flyers
MILACA -- Jonathon Stoltman of Little Falls was the individual boys' champion and the Flyer girls and Pierz Pioneer boys were runners-up in the season-opening Milaca Invitational cross country meet Monday.
Pioneer spikers return seven veterans for upcoming season
Something's up on the Pierz Pioneers volleyball team. That something is excitement.
Swimming borrows true team concept from track and field
Swimming and diving is one of the few Minnesota State High School League activities that doesn't determine a true team champion.
Carrying their weight
The Crosby-Ironton football season hasn't even begun and already Rangers players and coaches are experts at overcoming adversity.
St. Cloud's Adams blows away field
Jesse Adams, St. Cloud, won the Lake Country Triathlon in 1:20.17, more than three minutes ahead of Becky Youngberg, Eden Prairie, Sunday in Baxter.
Warrior girls have big shoes to fill in quest for state return
The Brainerd Warrior girls' cross country team knew it had to replace three of its top runners who had graduated from last year's Class 2A state runner-up team.
Flyers fall in first game
DETROIT LAKES -- Dani Larson deflected 15 shots on net, but the Little Falls Flyers girls' soccer team lost it's season-opening game to Detroit Lakes 3-0 Saturday.
Catch a fish
Weather drawing by Carissa Voels of Mrs. Brenny's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Scattered thunderstorms ending southeast early. Sunny and very warm west to partly cloudy east. Highs 80 to 85 far east to the mid 90s west.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Scattered morning showers central and east...Then partly cloudy statewide. Highs in the 70s.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Patchy early morning fog. Otherwise...Partly cloudy southeast. A chance for thunderstorms north and west central. Highs in the 70s.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s northeast to the
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely northwest
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Patchy fog north early this morning...Otherwise mostly
Sun setting
Weather drawing by Mikayla Matich of Mrs. Surma's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly sunny. A chance of showers northwest and north
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...A chance of showers and thunderstorms east. Scattered
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs from the upper 80s to low 90s west...To the mid 70s northeast.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Public meeting
The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Commission will meet 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 in the airport conference room.