Tuesday, September 16, 2008
EXTRA CREDIT
Brett Nelson, Nisswa, has accepted a $1,000 Transfer Scholarship from Bemidji State University for the 2008-2009 academic year. He is a junior majoring in environmental studies and transferred from Central Lakes College.
Diners Club offered
The Baxter/Brainerd Diners Club is a new concept in senior dining that will offer seniors an alternative to traditional congregate dining.
See it all at Ageless Expo
From the serious side of understanding memory loss to the fun side of listening to a performance from the Vagabonds Music Group from Motley, the 10th annual Ageless Expo Saturday at Forestview Middle School in Baxter should be worth your time.
SENIOR PROFILE: Talk about hot fishing
Dennis Trowbridge
Deadline is Oct. 15 for economic stimulus funds
Seniors! Veterans! People with disabilities!
Library's information desk is just a call away
Do you need a number to call for transportation, prescriptions or do you have other needs?
More data on the Agless Expo
Ageless Expo Exhibitors
Seniors will have their own homecoming dance next month
Beyond the walls of the Lakes Area Senior Activity Center center members are active in our community.
BIRTHS
Emmet and Jenny Smith, Brainerd, a boy, Ashten Emmet, 7 pounds, 13 ounces, Sept. 4, 2008. Grandparents are Brian and Marge Caird, Pillager, Bev Smith, Brainerd, and Lou Smith, Nikiski, Alaska. Great-grandparents are Ida Fuller and Lee and Donna Smith, all of Brainerd.
POLICE BLOTTER
Brainerd police officers received a call from a person believed to have found a human bone by the Mississippi River in southwest Brainerd.
Firefighters respond
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a call at 2:07 p.m. Monday to a gas spill at the Holiday station on Dellwood Drive in Baxter.
COURTS
WALKER Ronald David Mann, 51, rural Cass Lake, who killed his father in August 2007, pleaded guilty Sept. 8 in Cass County District Court to felony second-degree murder without intent.
Still no increase in wages
The Brainerd School Board Monday stood firm on its previous decision that it wouldn't negotiate for any wage increases for its five non-certified unions for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 contracts.
Raising awareness of ataxia
PINE CENTER - It's not surprising to Marcia and Brian Kohl if people have never heard of ataxia, but they're hoping to change that.
3 Aitkin County shooting deaths investigated
The Aitkin County Sheriff's Department is investigating the shooting deaths of three people whose bodies were found around a campfire early Saturday morning in Shamrock Township, about nine miles north of McGregor.
Chickens issue coming home to roost in city
Brainerd is a step closer to welcoming urban chickens.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Brainerd Lakes Area Early Childhood Coalition is hosting a fall family event , "Harvesting a Bountiful Future at The Farm on St. Mathias."
Libertarian candidate travels state
Charles Aldrich, the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, is on a two-month trek in which he hopes to visit all 87 Minnesota counties before the Nov. 4 general election.
Details released following shootings near McGregor
McGREGOR - The shooting deaths of two men and a woman early Saturday morning around a campfire in Shamrock Township, about nine miles north of McGregor, appear to be a double murder-suicide, said Aitkin County Sheriff Scott Turner.
Tax levy to keep rate near 2008 level
Based on preliminary estimates, Brainerd residents' tax rates in 2009 could be about the same as in 2008 and may even go down a little.
This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 15 - 80 years ago (1928) - Twenty-three children and adults were examined at the orthopedic clinic conducted at the court house. Two tuberculosis clinics were also held during the month recording an attendance of 18, 10 new and eight old cases.
Overheard
"We're all in this thing together. I know everybody likes to assign blame and put it somewhere. Everybody needs to do a better job."
GOOD TASTE
PEQUOT LAKES - The aroma of beef stew, buffalo wings, prime rib soup and desserts filled the air Saturday in Pequot Lakes.
First sign of autumn
Crimson sumac leaves near South Long Lake Park were a first sign of autumn color Monday south of Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Aitkin County shootings may be double murder-suicide
McGREGOR - The Aitkin County shooting deaths of two men and a woman early Saturday morning around a campfire in Shamrock Township, about nine miles north of McGregor, appear to be a double murder-suicide, said Aitkin County Sheriff Scott Turner.
Overheard
"Quite frankly, we are reaching a health crisis for people who remain on the island."
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Brainerd History Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Kiwanis Park. Anyone interested in Brainerd history is welcome. Topics discussed will be the status of the newly found 1971 plaque installations and a history of the J.J. Howe Lumber Co. and the Brainerd Brewing Co., both located in the general Boom Lake area. Those attending will be locating the brewery bottling house foundation and discuss what might be done with it in the future.
Nature's painting
Water lilies and reeds were reflected in the calm water Monday of South Long Lake south of Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 16 - 100 years ago (1908) - Mrs. F.S. Parker is having a basement and steam heat put into the Fannie Smith residence on North Sixth Street and will make the residence one of the most up to date in the city.
Health commissioner Magnan visits county
For what is believed to be the first time in the history of Crow Wing County, a Minnesota health commissioner visited the county's health department.
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.
Emma S. Schlag
SWANVILLE - Emma S. Schlag, 86-year-old resident of rural Swanville, Minn., passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn.
Pamela Cobb
BAXTER - Pamela Cobb of Baxter passed away early Sunday morning at her home.
Bradley J. Parker
FARMINGTON - Bradley John Parker, age 46, of Farmington and Willow River. We said goodbye to Brad on Sept. 12, 2008. He will be forever in our hearts as a special husband, father, son, brother and friend.
Helen M. Picha
BAY LAKE - Helen Marie Picha, age 98, of Bay Lake and Hopkins, died on Sept. 13, 2008, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. She was born on May 26, 1910, in Hopkins to Frank F. and Mary (Shenkyr) Bren. She married Richard H. Picha in Hopkins on Sept. 22, 1934.
Bev-Nii Anderson
HACKENSACK - Bev-Nii Anderson, age 67, of Hackensack, passed away Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at her home. She was born June 5, 1941, at the Cass lake Indian Hospital to Kenneth and Ann Marie Bowers.
Darlene I. Hovland
ROYALTON - Darlene I. Hovland, age 59, of Royalton, Minn., passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn.
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.
Rodney D. Holm
PALISADE - Rodney Dale Holm, 68, of Palisade, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at his home.
Clara M. Johnson
Clara M. Johnson, age 85, resident of Brainerd, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Edgewood Vista.
Warren R. Knutson
Warren Ray Knutson, age 84, of Brainerd, died on Sept. 12, 2008, at his home.
Clyde W. Jones
NISSWA - Clyde W. Jones, 83, Nisswa, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, in Milwaukee, Wis. He was born Nov. 13, 1924, in Osakis to Albert and Mildred (Chapin) Jones. Clyde was a United States veteran who served during World War II. He was employed for 37 years at West Publishing in St. Paul.
Mark Root
McGREGOR - Mark Root, 51, of McGregor, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at his residence.
Common sense on energy
In response to Mr. Westgard's column about the Pickens Plan, I would like to clarify a couple of details, and add a little common sense. Mr. Pickens himself admits that his plan is not the ultimate "silver bullet", and that it is merely a bridge to buy us some time until long-term domestic solutions catch up to our current energy crisis.
Open Forum
During this campaign season many people will be writing expressing their opinions on the candidates running for the various offices. Many of the letters express only negative views on the candidate(s) that they will not be supporting.
Open Forum
Sarah Palin did a masterful job of delivering the text at the RNC that was written for her by John McCain's staff. While she was able to stir up an emotional response from the large choir in the congregation she did nothing to add to her credibility and qualifications as a candidate for vice president of the U.S. From what we have been able to learn about her is that she is clearly both scientifically illiterate and abysmally ignorant about her own religion, which will remove her from consideration as a candidate for public office in the minds of educated, discriminating people. A pretty face, a charming personality, a glib speech devoid of content and five kids are not qualifications for any public office.
What do you think?
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VOX POP
The school board is sending a clear message to the five unions up for negotiations and that message is saying you're not valued in our district! It's time this district starts appreciating the hard work we do in keeping this district going. The only way we're ever going to see significant change in this district is if we start electing some new blood on the board.
S-M closes football press box
The Staples-Motley School District announced Monday it has closed the press boxes at the high school football field.
Blue Thunder fold after four seasons
Brainerd's fourth wood bat baseball franchise has gone the way of its predecessors.
Flying Aces split over weekend
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS - Chris Decent's second goal turned out to be the game winner to lead the Minnesota Flying Aces to a 5-4 victory over the St. Paul Lakers in Minnesota Junior Hockey League action Saturday.
Haberman helps St. Olaf pitch shutout over Pacific Lutheran
NORTHFIELD - Brainerd High School graduate John Haberman passed for 203 yards as St. Olaf earned its first shutout since 2005 with a 17-0 victory over Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday.
Cardinals cruise past Foley 7-0
FOLEY - All four Staples-Motley Cardinals singles players won in straight sets resulting in a 7-0 sweep of the Foley Falcons Monday in non-conference girls' tennis.
C-I, Aitkin runners-up
CROSBY - Chisholm won the gold division, Staples-Motley won the silver division and Walker-Hackensack-Akeley captured the bronze division in the 23rd annual Barb Neprud tournament Saturday.
Tigers win in coach's debut
LAPORTE - Kendra Hamilton's nine kills and Scarlett Hamilton's seven kills led the Pine River-Backus Tigers volleyball team past Laporte 3-1 Monday.
BIR has a big weekend
Vintage cars drove along a rain-slickened course during the 40th anniversary celebration at Brainerd International Raceway this weekend. Races were conducted on the new 2.5-mile competition course. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey (Look for more BIR photos online at brainerddispatch.com)
Ruttger wins at Stampede
PIERZ - Thomas Ruttger finished the Pierz Stampede in a first-place time of 16:35 to lead the Brainerd Warriors boys' cross country team to second Monday.
Warriors blank Bemidji
BEMIDJI - Tori Saxum and Emily Olson scored goals and keeper Cami Andersen stopped six shots as the Brainerd Warriors defeated Bemidji 2-0 in Section 8-2A girls' soccer Saturday.
Balanced Brainerd wins
ALEXANDRIA - Kelly Rosenthal, Britta Nelson and Madison Smith scored goals to give the Brainerd Warriors girls' soccer team a 3-1 Central Lakes Conference victory Monday over Alexandria.
LOCAL SPORTS SHORTS
Rain canceled the Wissota 100 East Region races Saturday and Sunday at North Central Speedway in Barrows.
Scoreboard
Area events
SCOREBOARD
Area events
LF's Ploof scores in losing effort
WILLMAR- Julia Ploof scored early in Monday's contest for the only goal of the Little Falls Flyers as they lost to Willmar 4-1 in Central Lakes Conference girls' soccer.
Getting in their kicks
BAXTER - After tallying four goals against Bemidji Saturday, the Brainerd Warriors boys' soccer team hoped its scoring troubles were gone.
AREA SHORTS
The Brainerd Warriors junior varsity girls' soccer team tied Alexandria 0-0 Monday.
Raiders make most of first, last drives
The Central Lakes College Raiders football team prides itself on its ability to pass the ball.
Central Lakes wins 2 of 4
WILLMAR - The Central Lakes College Raiders volleyball team defeated North Dakota State College of Science and Ellsworth, Iowa, and lost to the University of Sioux Falls junior varsity and Ridgewater at the Ridgewater tournament Saturday.
Nathan assists Brainerd victory
BAXTER - Chris Nathan had three assists as the Brainerd Warriors defeated Bemidji 4-0 in Section 8-2A boys' soccer Saturday at Southdale Field.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs mainly in the 60s.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Sunny and warm. Highs 70 northeast to 85 southwest.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny west and becoming mostly sunny east. Highs 62
Blue sky
Weather drawing by Nick Berens of Ms. Hemstad's third-grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny and mild. Highs 70 to 80.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs from around 70 far north...To the upper 70s west.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny and mild. Highs mainly in the 70s.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Patchy fog early east. Highs 72 to 83.
Apple tree
Weather drawing by Braden Lee McClanahan of Ms. Hemstad's third-grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Sunny and warm. Highs 80 northeast to near 90 westcentral.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy northeast. Sunny elsewhere. Highs in the
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Cloudy. Gradually decreasing clouds...Mainly late in the southeast. Highs in the upper 50s to middle 60s.