Tuesday, September 7, 2004
EXTRA CREDIT
Heather McCulley, Pillager, was named to the dean's list at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She is majoring in sociology, with a minor in criminal justice.
Taking care of business -- and employees
Janis Redfield, director of human resources at Hunt Technologies in Pequot Lakes, stood on the walkway overlooking the employee commons area. Every day a chef on staff prepares lunch for staff members. The company subsidizes the cost by 25 percent. And employees have access to a great variety of food during the day. Brainerd Dispatch/Renee Richardson
Labor Day trivia
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City following the plans of the Central Labor Union.
Firms put employees first
Many Americans are defined by their work. Work provides a sense of purpose, as well as a paycheck. Jobs consume waking hours.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Andrew E. Behr, 30, and Jana L. Herboldt, 28, both of Pequot Lakes.
Accidents
ONAMIA -- One person was injured in a two vehicle collision Saturday on Highway 169, nine miles north of Onamia.
Contact your state legislators
Senate District 12
More mouths to feed
Imagine feeding up to 1,500 students each day for lunch -- give or take a couple hundred.
Florida has Frances; Brainerd has gully-washer
A cyclist coasted southbound on Southwest 4th St. Sunday night as torrential rains swept though Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Overheard
"I was just waiting for the storm to blow the house down."
Crow Wing County has new procedure to apply for permit to carry gun
In response to the recent court decision to overturn the permit to carry a pistol law in Minnesota, the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office has revised its procedure for applying for a permit.
This was Brainerd
40 years ago (1964) - A building program is needed at Washington High School before next fall if the present academic program is to be carried out. Superintendent Elliot Whoolery said that there is not enough space for classes offered this year and the problem will increase next year.
Sarah knows blood saves lives
The birth of their baby girl was supposed to be one of the happiest moments of their lives.
Holiday traffic
American flags lined South Sixth Street in Brainerd Monday. Heavy traffic slowed travel on the busy Labor Day holiday.
Remembering 9/11
The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts will be holding a 9-11 memorial service at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 in front of the American Legion at 708 Front Street.
Overheard
"The bottom line is we are dedicated to Brainerd and the community and we are going to continue to grow our business aggressively."
This was Brainerd
60 years ago (1944) - There are 642 students enrolled at the Washington Senior High School here. This year's enrollment is below that of last year.
Changing face of ATEK
ATEK Manufacturing of Brainerd will face an outsourcing challenge in 2005, but the company is combating the effects through diversification.
Harley A. Collett
Harley A. Collett, age 86, resident of Brainerd, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home.
Irene 'Marguerite' Gocken
ROYALTON -- Irene "Marguerite" Gocken, age 87, a resident of Royalton, Minn., passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2004, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls. Arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Arliss M. Bohne
TUSTIN, Calif. -- Arliss M. (Weinbeck) Bohne, age 73, a resident of Tustin, Calif., formerly of Little Falls, passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, in California. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie, Minn. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church.
Obituary policy
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.
Nile F. Olson
Nile F. Olson, age 91, resident of Long Lake Township, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at his home.
Nile F. Olson
Nile F. Olson, age 91, resident of Long Lake Township, died Sept. 4, 2004, at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1912, in Viola Center, Iowa, to Clark and Laura (Rute) Olson. He married Loretta Gosch on Nov. 8, 1941, in Ocheyedan, Iowa.
Harvey K. Torgerson
LONG PRAIRIE -- Harvey K. Torgerson, 72-year-old resident of Long Prairie, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls with Pastor Carl Larson officiating.
Lauretta P. Braford
STAPLES -- Lauretta Pauline Braford, age 70, of Staples, formerly of the Pillager area, died Saturday morning at the Staples Care Center. Funeral services will be held on 3 p.m. Monday (Labor Day) in the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples with Rev. Les Crider officiating.
Obituary policy
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.
Dorris M. Lesh
AITKIN -- Dorris M. Lesh, age 79, of Aitkin, formerly of Minneapolis, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Rev. David Toven
McGREGOR -- Rev. David Toven, 68, of McGregor, died Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, McGregor.
Sharon Nelson
GOLDEN VALLEY -- Sharon (Shar) Nelson, age 44, of Golden Valley, formerly of Aitkin, died suddenly on Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, at her home in Golden Valley. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon-2 p.m.
Dr. Milo L. Hansen
LITTLE FALLS -- Dr. Milo L. Hansen, 84-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Pastor Dave Steffenson officiating.
Gary Hall
CROSSLAKE -- Gary Lee Hall, age 56, of Crosslake, Minn., and formerly of Plymouth, Minn., died Friday evening, Sept. 3, 2004, at his home following several months of hospice care. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Eileen (Ervasti) Hall.
VOX POP
I feel the meth situation is almost out of control. You know when you get a few DWI, you lose your vehicle. Why not seize the place where the meth labs are? Some of the places have had meth labs busted more than one time. I feel some of these landlords know what is going on, on their property (and if they don't they should) and don't care as long as the rent is paid. If the property was seized and sold, you know a meth lab will likely not be on those premises again and the money could be used to fight this meth situation.
What do you think?
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OUR OPINION: OPEN FORUMS
If Labor Day is here then the political season is also in full swing.
Open Forum
Where is all the public outcry and sadness for the employees at Kmart who are all losing their jobs?
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Double up
BARROWS -- Collecting second wins was the order of business Saturday in the third annual Mighty Axe Nationals at North Central Speedway.
Adrenaline rush
Ultimate Fighting is everything you think it is, but there are also several things it is not.
Sunday races washed out
All of Sunday's scheduled feature races in the third annual Mighty Axe Nationals at North Central Speedway were canceled because of rain.
Sobieski's season ends with 4-1 loss
JORDAN -- Melrose ended Sobieski's season with a 4-1 victory over the Skis in the Class C amateur baseball state tournament Saturday.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
TUESDAY
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
TUESDAY
Scrambling for another championship
Bill Israelson got the band back together and is hoping for a successful reunion tour.
Hibbing romps past Raiders
HIBBING -- The Central Lakes College Raiders football team fell to 0-2 overall following a 46-0 drubbing administered by the Hibbing Cardinals Saturday.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the 70s.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny west. Cloudy early then becoming mostly sunny
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. Scattered morning showers east. Highs
Let the learning begin
Weather drawing by Carly Miller in the Nisswa School kindergarten class of Mrs. Lykins.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Showers ending from west to east. Highs in the upper 60s far northwest to around 80 far southeast.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s...Cooler near lake superior.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Scattered showers northeast...Mainly this morning. Becoming
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly sunny. Highs in the 60s.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s northeast to upper 70s far
Happy Labor Day
Weather drawing by Samanatha Strong in the Baxter second grade of Mrs. Ruen.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Cool with highs in the 60s.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Sunny to partly cloudy. Highs from 65 to 70 northeast...To the lower 80s southwest.
WHAT'S DOING
The League of Women Voters of the Brainerd Lakes Area meeting will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Congregational Church, 415 Juniper Street, southwest corner of Gregory Park.
Public meeting
The Brainerd Planning Commission will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday at Brainerd City Hall.