Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Ageless Expo seminar topics -- a little bit on a lot
Arthritis of the hip and knee discussed by Dr. Shiraz Patel of Cuyuna Range Medical Center in Crosby.
Ageless Expo serves to provide information
Whether you need information on diabetes or on alternative living, the topics at the Ageless Expo in Brainerd will have a variety of different information available for people of all ages concerning senior citizens.
Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels program
The Lutheran Social Service Meals on Wheels program in Brainerd needs more volunteers to help deliver meals to seniors 60 or older.
Center's dining program attracts seniors
For the past seven years -- on Tuesdays and Thursdays -- eight senior women go to the Brainerd Lakes Area Senior Activity Center.
Meals on Wheels rolling along
Joe Vreeland of Brainerd goes to the Lakes Area Senior Activity Center every Wednesday during his lunch break.
Lutheran Social Service Senior Nutrition program
* Serves seniors age 60 or older in Crow Wing, Cass, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties.
BIRTHS
Gabrielle and Casey Bunkowski, Henning, a girl, Kaislyn Annalise, 6 pounds, 15 ounces, Aug. 28, 2005.
BIRTHS
Kyle and Tina Tomberlin, Fort Ripley, a girl, Elsie Louise, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, July 13, 2005. Grandparents are Randy and Linda Tomberlin, Fort Ripley, Ronnie and Marie DeRosier, Fort Ripley, and Delwin and Debbie Swanson, Rosemount. Great-grandparent is Louise Maleski, Pierz.
Soldier died in pickup crash near Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS (AP) -- A Minnesota National Guard soldier from Farmington who was preparing to head overseas was the man fatally injured Sunday near Little Falls in a traffic accident.
CRIME
BURGLARIES -- Reported Saturday Freedom Station, 801 W. Washington St., was broken into.
Crow Wing 4-H youths participate in state shoot
Area 4-H youths participated in the 2005 Minnesota State 4-H Shooting Sports Wildlife Invitational on Sept. 10 and 11 at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds in Bemidji.
Nisswa Area Women of Today fall fashion show slated Oct. 11
The Nisswa Area Women of Today's 2005 fall fashion show will be Oct. 11 at Breezy Point Resort. The event, themed "Rock 'n' Rolling into Fashion," will showcase the latest fashions of area retailers, offer a meal and provide the opportunity to win prizes.
Staples Community Foundation announces Outstanding Community Service Award winners
STAPLES -- The Staples Community Foundation announced the winners of the first Outstanding Community Service Awards. Winners will be recognized at an awards celebration Oct. 13 at T Maxwell's Restaurant.
Free Lakewood health fairs target area men
STAPLES -- Lakewood Health System will offer a series of free health screening fairs to area men at each of its clinics in October.
Former Mississippi resident organizes flood relief dinner
EAST GULL LAKE -- Executive Chef Wayd Lovass from Ernie's on Gull will sponsor a flood relief Cajun menu dinner at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at the restaurant in East Gull Lake.
Area Master Gardeners host state conference
The annual statewide Master Gardener Conference was held Friday and Saturday in the Brainerd lakes area.
AREA BRIEFS
STAPLES -- Tickets for the Staples Community Foundation's first Outstanding Community Service Awards are on sale at the Staples World, Unity Bank Central, First Integrity Bank, T Maxwell's Restaurant and the Centennial Auditorium box office.
S-M Community Education lists upcoming classes
STAPLES -- Staples-Motley Community Education will present classes on training dogs, becoming a writer and "one-stroke" painting starting in October.
Mounted Eagles to host fund-raiser Sept. 24
Mounted Eagles, a therapeutic horsemanship program for people with disabilities, will host its third annual Walk-N-Roll fund-raising event Sept. 24 along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway on County Road 16 in Pequot Lakes.
A stark reminder of war
LITTLE FALLS -- When people pass Robyn Gray's garage in Little Falls, they may do a double take.
AREA BRIEFS
CROSSLAKE -- The Crosslake Area Library Committee and lakes area veterans will present Herb Suerth, a World War II veteran, at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Crosslake Community Center.
Pastoral setting
Ed Fox took this calming picture of a serene Gilbert Lake in Brainerd from his shoreline this past summer. Do you have a recent scenic picture that shows the beauty of the lakes area? Send it to photos@brainerddispatch.com for possible publication in the Neighbors section.
Sunny archway
Kent and Jean Johnson showed off their sunflowers lining the walkway to their northeast Brainerd home. The sunflowers have attracted a lot of attention from passersby. The sunflowers grew after birds dropped seeds from a feeder nearby, and the Johnsons decided to let the flowers grow.
Zebulon Pike commemorative dinner planned in Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS -- The Morrison County Historical Society's annual meeting will be Oct. 16 during the Lt. Zebulon Pike commemorative dinner at the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls.
Pequot all-class reunions to go on as before
PEQUOT LAKES -- Although they graduated decades ago from Pequot Lakes High School, an informal group of alumni still feels it is their school.
Pequot School District report available online
PEQUOT LAKES -- The Pequot Lakes School District's 2004-05 Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement is available for review on the district's Web site at http://pequotlakes.k12.mn.us under the link, "Curriculum Report."
Battle to the finish
McLean Severson (left) of Crosby-Ironton battled Brett Ausmus of Hinckley-Finlayson at the Pierz Pioneer Stampede on Monday at the Pierz Golf Club. Ausmus edged Severson for third place.
Pawlenty to speak Wednesday at guard deployment in Little Falls
About 220 soldiers from a variety of state communities are expected to participate in the ceremony. It will be conducted at Little Falls Community High School. The school is at 1001 Fifth Ave. S.E.
Overheard
"I can't tell you, baby. That's a question you'll have to ask Dr. Phil."
LOCAL BRIEF
About 30 Brainerd lakes area residents will get on a bus Friday morning to participate in a national anti-war demonstration, March on Washington, to call an end to the war in Iraq.
Point of view
This structure stands tall in the lakes area. Find the answer Wednesday.
School to install sign to promote events
The Pine River-Backus School District will install a 20-foot electronic sign along Highway 371 in mid-November at the Cass County Fairgrounds to promote school events and provide a visible school presence along the highway.
No environmental impact statement for Wal-Mart Supercenter required
LITTLE FALLS --The Little Falls City Council voted 6-2 Monday that the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter doesn't have potential for significant environmental effects.
Death may be from meth
The death of a 36-year-old Lake Shore man Saturday after he was arrested by Cass County officials is being investigated as a possible methamphetamine overdose, it was learned Tuesday.
Gas Can dispute
Legal action could be taken against the owners of the Gas Can convenience store in northeast Brainerd for failing to comply with Brainerd city codes and conditions relating to site development.
Dramatic levy hike of 58.47 percent set
Pequot Lakes School District residents who groaned Tuesday after learning their school property taxes would increase by 27.35 percent next year may want to show some empathy for their neighbors to the north.
This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 20 - 40 years ago (1965) - Rainfall in the Brainerd area is running far above average this month. Brainerd's rainfall, so far this month, totals 5.01 inches.
Landing an opportunity
LINCOLN -- Thursday being the start of fall, time is running out on the fishing season.
Hawk on Bay fire believed accidental
The cause of the fire that destroyed Hawk on Bay bar and restaurant on Bay Lake is believed to have been accidental, officials said Monday.
This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 21 - 60 years ago (1945) - Announcement of the purchase of Starrell's Cafe was made by Earle Akre, owner of Quality Bakery, Brainerd, and the Dutch Oven, Nisswa.
Cass Lake man shot in leg
CASS LAKE -- A 26-year-old Cass Lake man suffered a bullet wound to his leg after an acquaintance allegedly shot him with a handgun Saturday, said Cass County Sheriff Randy Fisher.
Point of view
You won't find many cows near this silo. Find the answer Thursday.
Royal couple for homecoming
Newly crowned Brainerd High School homecoming royalty Paige Olson and Joey Anhalt smiled to the crowd Monday as they left the gymnasium for a reception with friends and family after the coronation.
Lake Shore man dies after being arrested
LAKE SHORE -- A 36-year-old Lake Shore man was transported to a Fargo, N.D., hospital Saturday where he died after being arrested for an outstanding warrant and alleged controlled substance crimes, said Cass County Sheriff Randy Fisher.
LOCAL BRIEF
Kelly Boyer of Brainerd recently completed a three-month internship with Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., in his Washington, D.C., office. She provided administrative and legislative support in the office and worked on trade issues.
Overheard
"When history looks back I want people to know the Nazis weren't able to kill millions of people and get away with it."
Brainerd, Baxter officials working on wastewater accord
A conceptual agreement is in the works for the city of Baxter to be included in Brainerd's wastewater treatment facility expansion.
One in five students open-enrolled
PEQUOT LAKES -- One in five Pequot Lakes students do not live in the school district but are open-enrolled students from neighboring districts, the Pequot Lakes School Board discussed Monday at its board meeting.
CORRECTION
The high school enrollment figures per grade were incorrect in a Page 5A story Tuesday on Pequot Lakes School District's open enrollment. As of this week, the ninth-grade class has 141 students, 10th grade has 145 students, 11th grade has 115 students and 12th grade has 118 students with a total of 519 students in grades 9-12.
Call it 'bunch,' not lunch
PEQUOT LAKES -- Some Pequot Lakes sixth-graders call it "bunch" -- not quite breakfast but eating at 10:35 a.m. each day is too early to be called their school lunch.
Area travelers may be affected by Hurricane Rita
A few Brainerd lakes area residents may have their travel plans altered depending on the path Hurricane Rita takes.
LOCAL BRIEFS
LITTLE FALLS -- Little Falls is one of the tour stops on the Senate Capital Investment Committee's two-day tour of potential bonding projects in central Minnesota.
Coffee break
Andy Brummer (left), Ava and John Virnig of Jaco Skyview Images took a coffee break Monday afternoon while building a home for Roger and Janice Pawlu near Highway 25 north of Pierz. The contractors were hit with a heavy shower of rain early Monday and were enjoying a little dry time before returning to work.
One more attempt at orderly annexation agreement to be made
There will be one last attempt at an orderly annexation agreement between the city of Brainerd and Crow Wing Township regarding the city's annexation of 640 acres from the township.
Hefty levy increase approved
PEQUOT LAKES -- Pequot Lakes taxpayers may be shocked when they discover how much school property taxes will increase next year.
No arrests made in shooting, victim discharged
CASS LAKE -- No arrests have been made in the shooting of a 26-year-old Cass Lake man Saturday and officers continue to investigate the incident, Cass County Sheriff Randy Fisher said Tuesday.
Obituary policy
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Alvin 'Bud' Cox
AITKIN -- Alvin "Bud" Cox, age 75, of Aitkin, and formerly of Becker, Minn., died on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, in Foley. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Aitkin United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Arrangements are with the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.
Robert 'Rob' Hamilton
BAXTER -- Robert "Rob" Hamilton, of Baxter, formerly of the Round Lake area, died Sunday morning at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd with Pastor Rory Swenson officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery immediately following services.
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.
Evangeline Martin
LITTLE FALLS -- Evangeline "Vangie" Martin, 82-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at her home in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls, Minn., with the Rev. Amy Schifrin officiating.
LaVaughn Shaw
LaVaughn Shaw, 82, Brainerd, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village. Services will be Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with the Rev. Barb Christenson officiating. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Services have been entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
Leona L. Krier
SAUK RAPIDS -- Leona L. Krier, 73-year-old resident of Sauk Rapids, Minn., formerly of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at her home in Sauk Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls. Burial will be at Fort Ripley Cemetery in Fort Ripley, Minn., at a later date. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel.
Illa H. Aaseng
TOWER -- Illa Harriett Aaseng, age 59, of Tower, died in her home on Sept. 18, 2005. She was born Nov. 7, 1945, in Brainerd, the daughter of John and Harriett (Anthony) Swartout. She was a 1963 graduate of Coleraine High School and then attended the Itasca Junior College.
Leoma V. Nolan
STAPLES -- Leoma V. Nolan, age 94, of Staples, died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2005, at the Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. There will be a memorial gathering Thursday, Sept. 21, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples.
Open Forum
The cowards that write to Vox Pop in the Brainerd Dispatch criticizing the C-I superintendent, business manager, school board, should be ashamed of themselves. Get over it! The teachers' strike is over and done with!
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VOX POP
The cost of building a church would be out of the question. The price of all the supplies and lumber would be outrageous. I am referring to the St. James Church of Aitkin. The church looks well constructed. Let the church stand. The church will be 100 years old next spring.
Keep in touch with your federal lawmakers
Sen. Mark Dayton
Open Forum
There is a city to rebuild.
GOLF SHORTS
Pat Kaminski needed just 15 putts to win Grand View Lodge's Women's Outing event Sept. 13 at Deacon's Lodge.
BIR team defends NHRA West Central Division title
After three days on its home track the Brainerd International Raceway team won the NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division Team Championship Sunday.
Tyner's 3-for-3
Brainerd Warriors cross country runner Justin Tyner is proving he's a force to be reckoned with.
Alexandria makes most of its opportunities, blanks LF
BELLE PRAIRIE -- The Little Falls boys' soccer team controlled the action and held Alexandria to only three shots on goal for the game but David Crowe's goal in the first half was all the Cardinals needed in a 1-0 Central Lakes Conference win over the Flyers Tuesday.
Rangers power past S-M
STAPLES -- Annie Adams crushed 17 kills and Andre'a Wynn had 23 set assists as the Crosby-Ironton Rangers topped the Staples-Motley Cardinals 25-15, 25-17, 26-24 Tuesday in a Mid-State Confenerece volleyball match.
Pequot third and fourth in Bagley meet
BAGLEY -- The Pequot Lakes Patriots boys' placed third and the girls' fourth at the Bagley cross country invite Tuesday.
Kurtz, Pohlkamp lead Pioneers
BECKER -- Lisa Kurtz proved her consistent play by tallying 10 kills and 17 set assists and Lisa Pohlkamp had 17 kills to lead the 10th ranked, Class 2A Pierz Pioneers over Becker 3-0 Monday.
Sports shorts
University of Minnesota-Crookston senior volleyball player Joan Ebnet of Pequot Lakes has been named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference defensive player of the week in volleyball.
Upcoming sporting events
WEDNESDAY
Cardinals blank Flyers 6-0
ALEXANDRIA -- The Alexandria Cardinals ripped off three goals in each half to defeat the Little Falls Flyers 6-0 in Central Lakes Conference girls' soccer Tuesday.
Warriors' doubles changes lead to sweep of Flyers
Brainerd Warriors girls' tennis coach Marnie Whalen was looking for lightning Tuesday.
Harris leads CLC golf team to fifth win; Hibbing 2nd
HIBBING -- The Central Lakes College men's golf team won its fifth meet of the season Tuesday by registering a team score of 309, 17 strokes better than second place Hibbing.
SCOREBOARD
Baseball
A dream no more: Tech beaten
BAXTER -- With all the milestones the Brainerd girls' soccer team has achieved in the past four years, one thing continued to hang over the Warriors' heads -- they had never beaten St. Cloud Tech.
Flyers nipped in second half
MINNEWASKA -- Lindsey Slotten of Minnewaska scored two goals in the second half to overcome a 1-0 deficit and earn a 2-1 win over the Little Falls Flyers Monday.
Rangers round up Gobblers
AITKIN -- Kelsey Klucas improved to 15-2 with a win at No. 4 singles, but the Aitkin Gobblers dropped to 6-8 as they lost to the Crosby-Ironton Rangers 6-1 Tuesday in non-conference girls' tennis.
JV girls' team wins, boys second
The Brainerd Warriors girls' junior varsity cross country team won the Pierz Pioneers Stampede Tuesday with 49 points while the boys' team took second with 31 points.
Collins' stellar play in goal gives Warriors a 0-0 tie
ST. CLOUD -- Brainerd goalkeeper Josiah Collins had a strong game in goal with 21 saves as the Warriors played to a 0-0 deadlock with the St. Cloud Tech Tigers in Central Lakes Conference action Tuesday.
Cards down Pioneers
LITTLE FALLS -- After sweeping the Little Falls Flyers 7-0, Pierz could manage only one win against Staples-Motley, that coming from No. 4 singles player Kelsey Schlicting, in a 6-1 loss to the Cardinals Monday at the Little Falls Triangular.
Scoreboard
Baseball
Holm has top area time at NorthShore Marathon
DULUTH -- Terry Holm of Brainerd finished 12th in the pro men veterans division of Saturday's NorthShore Inline Marathon with a time of one hour, 14 minutes, 6 seconds.
Upcoming sporting events
TUESDAY
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 85.
Having fun under the sun
Weather drawing by Brittney Mudgett of Ms. Hemstad's third grade class at Baxter school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny and very warm. Record or near record highs
Flowers need rain
Weather drawing by Amanda Imgrund of Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly sunny in the morning...Then becoming partly
State forecast for Iowa
Tuesday...Mostly sunny and warm. Highs in the 80s to lower 90s.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs 65 to 75.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Patchy dense fog northeast and east
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Isolated late afternoon thunderstorms northwest. Partly to mostly sunny elsewhere. Highs in the 80s.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Increasing clouds. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms far west and extreme east. Highs from the 70s northwest to the lower 90s far southeast.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Sunny and warm. Highs in the mid 80s northeast to the mid 90s southwest.