Tuesday, September 4, 2007
This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 3 - 30 years ago (1977) - The Brainerd City Council voted to become a partner with Crow Wing County in the proposed public safety building.
Overheard
"Regrettably these statements made by U.S. officials sometimes exceed reasonable limits and at the same time send regrettable messages which help terrorists think that the security situation in the country is weak and the political forces are not cohesive."
Bikers rally for a cause
The throaty roars and steady stream of hundreds of motorcycles parted a sea of traffic on Highway 371 Saturday.
Overheard
"There's more of a tendency to let science slip behind math and reading. I think science will be taken a little more seriously."
For her, ER is more than a show
You wouldn't be able to tell that Kim Horn works in the most urgent department at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
GOING BACK TO SCHOOL: WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Summer has ended and school officially began for many area students Tuesday. Last week, we asked area students shopping for school clothes at the Westgate Mall about what they'll miss about summer and what they're looking forward to this school year.
Randall man's body is found
RANDALL - The body of 30-year-old Josh Cullen Conrady, missing from his parent's rural Randall home for more than a week, was found Saturday in a wooded area.
This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 4 - 20 years ago (1987) - School buses set to roll! Between 4,200 and 4,300 students will be transported to Brainerd schools on buses this year.
A scenic tour to help Camp Confidence
Harry Malz of Pequot Lakes has participated every year in the event that tours the lakes area. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey
Neighborhood fight sends 2 to hospital, 4 arrested
A neighborhood dispute over an all-terrain-vehicle complaint Sunday night north of Brainerd turned into a brawl as four people were arrested and two others suffered minor injuries and were treated at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department.
Anna R. Pawlu
PIERZ - Anna R. Pawlu, 90-year-old resident of Pierz, Minn., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at the Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn.
Leslie E. Palmer
Leslie E. Palmer, age 88, resident of Brainerd, died Sunday, September 2, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Leslie was born in Pillager on October 13, 1918, to Frank and Vernettie (Smith) Palmer. He was united in marriage to his wife Helen November 24, 1948, in Brainerd.
Hubert C. 'Andy' Anderson
WALKER - Hubert C. "Andy" Anderson, age 84, resident of Walker, formerly of Brainerd, died in Walker Saturday, September 1, 2007.
Gladys Tollefsrud
CAMBRIDGE - Gladys Tollefsrud, age 88, formerly of Brainerd, Pine River and Braham, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007, at Grandview Christian Home in Cambridge. She was born September 11, 1918, in Walker to Eugene and Hazel Martin.
Dorothy J. Horstmann
Dorothy J. (Mosser) Horstmann, age 71, resident of Brainerd, died Saturday, September 1, 2007, at her home with family at her side. Dorothy was born March 16, 1936, in Oberon, N.D. to Lawrence and Lena (Tandeski) Mosser. She was a longtime resident of the Brainerd area. She was an avid bowler, gardener, and loved being with her family.
Milton Kottschade
PEQUOT LAKES - Milton Kottschade, age 57, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Friday, August 31, 2007, near Pequot Lakes. He was born January 16, 1950, in Brainerd to Louis and Vernie Kottschade.
Kathryn Riener
CUSHING - Kathryn Riener, formerly Carry, age 82, of Cushing, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at the Clarissa Care Center.
Lillian E. Theien
CROSBY - Lillian E. Theien, 88, Crosby, passed away Monday, August 27, 2007, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born on Oct. 24, 1918, in Valley Spring, S.D., to Michael and Katrina (Nielsen) Rasmussen. On April 12, 1940, she married Alvin Theien in Brainerd, Minn.
Ralph Rosemore Sr.
PEQUOT LAKES - Ralph Ramon Rosemore Sr., 74, of Pequot Lakes, Minn., and formerly of Floodwood, Minn., passed away at home on Saturday, September 1, 2007, after a long bout with cancer.
Genevieve Anne Ewald
COHASSET - Genevieve Anne Ewald, age 79, of Cohasset, Minn., died Saturday, September 1, 2007, at her home.
Chester Loberg
CUSHING - Chester Loberg of rural Cushing passed away peacefully Sunday evening, September 2, 2007, at his home.
Avis Urness
NISSWA - Avis Urness passed away on Aug. 30, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 76.
Phebe E. Palmer
Phebe E. Palmer, 74, Brainerd, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. Phebe was born on July 25, 1933, in Brainerd to Zachariah and Estella (Brown) Barnett. On December 27, 1950, she married Ervin Palmer in Brainerd, Minn.
Phebe E. Palmer
Phebe E. Palmer, 74, Brainerd, passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Josh Cullen Conrady
RANDALL - Josh Cullen Conrady, age 30, of Randall.
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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 J. Horstmann
Dorothy J. (Mosser) Horstmann, age 71, resident of Brainerd, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at her home.
A reminder of simpler gun days
WASHINGTON - Not long ago, I brought my gun to Realco Guns for cleaning. It is a vintage, J.C. Higgins .22-caliber rifle that my dad purchased from Sears around 1964. We belonged to a father-and-son club in my home town, Shreveport, La., and this was the gun we used whenever the group went out to shoot at tin cans.
Reagan's legacy lesson
Like George W. Bush, Ronald Reagan began the final two years of his presidency at low ebb. In the November 1986 election, Democrats recaptured a Senate majority, providing them complete control of Congress for the first time in Reagan's presidency. Almost immediately, the Iran-Contra arms-for-hostages scandal erupted. Just two years after his landslide re- election in 1984, Reagan appeared crippled.
Homeowners need to learn about flood protection
It's called a flash flood for good reason.
OTHER OPINION: REP. OLSON
He continues to claim he committed no crime despite a jury's conviction and a judge's sentence. He's repeatedly said "no" to a not-so-subtle request from leaders of his (former) political party to resign. Not to mention he wouldn't even talk issues with this editorial board in his last election bid.
OUR OPINION: NFL BAN
Although few people will feel sorry for him, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has effectively ruined what was previously viewed as a charmed life.
Group Cycle will make you sweat
My respect for Lance Armstrong and Greg LeMond has multiplied.
CLC splits at Iowa tourney
The Central Lakes College volleyball team is used to playing the role of favorite throughout the course of a season.
Scoreboard
Area events
Verndale's future is bright
VERNDALE - The first chapter of what could be a storybook season for the Verndale Pirates football team set a nice mood.
4.5 seconds of fury
"For any well-run businesses, it's all about people."
Justin Jones double Mighty Axe winner
BARROWS - The American Sprint Car Series Northern Plains Region highlighted a Sunday and Saturday racing program at North Central Speedway for the Mighty Axe Nationals.
Scoreboard
Area events
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy north with a chance of showers and
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s far north to the mid 80s southwest.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms northeast.
Memories
Weather drawing by Mercedes Stavig in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs 85 to 95.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny west. Partly cloudy central and east with a
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs from around 90 far east...To near 100 southwest.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly cloudy extreme northeast. Otherwise mainly sunny elsewhere. Patchy early morning fog southeast. Slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms extreme southwest. Breezy much of central and east. Highs from around 90 extreme east...To 100 to 105 southwest to west central.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Areas of morning fog...Then partly to mostly sunny. A chance for thunderstorms far north. Highs from the mid 70s far northwest to around 90 west and south.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s northeast to the mid 90s
Back to school
Weather drawing by Allen Jevning of Mrs. Meyer's third-grade class at Riverside.