Wednesday, October 10, 2007
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Daniel R. O'Day, 24, and Kadee J. Anderson, 24, both of Brainerd.
PUC to meet on Oct. 17
The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission will conduct a meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Northland Arboretum to discuss the wastewater treatment plant expansion and any other business that may come before the commission.
Crow Wing sheriff
BURGLARIES - David Frick, Garrison, Wednesday reported his home broken into.
Finns to meet host families at CLC
Host families are asked to meet the Finnish delegation that will be spending several days in Minnesota at 7 p.m. Wednesday on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College.
BIRTHS
Tasha Berry and Jerry Shields, East Gull Lake, a boy, Beau Hunter Shields, 7 pounds, 6 ounces, Sept. 20, 2007. Grandparents are Debbie Berry, Brainerd, and Vernon Shields, Outing.
Color the season fall
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. Be sure to include your name, where you are from, a brief description of the photo and when and where it was taken.
Paying tribute to fallen Warriors - finally
I made contact with a couple of old high school chums recently.
SUPPORT
Lakes Area Ecumenical Bereavement
PETS OF THE WEEK
Titus is a 1-year-old male Shepherd mix. He's been neutered and is ready to go home with his new family. Titus keeps a clean kennel and has a good demeanor.
Fishing Has No Boundaries receives donation
A portion of the proceeds from the first Cowboy and Hobo Days Music Festival, held last month at the Brainerd fairgrounds, was recently donated to Camp Confidence's chapter of Fishing Has No Boundaries on Sylvan Lake near Baxter.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Cousins J.C. Armstrong and Zoe Hanson share a chair in the hospital room of Zoe's mother, who had just delivered healthy triplets. "As you can see, Zoe is not as happy about the blessed event as her cousin. Parents are Tosha and Jeremy Hanson, Becker, and Tarra Patnode and Jim Armstrong, Big Lake. Submitted by grandparents Bonnie and Bob Sahf of Brainerd and great-grandparent Ed Channel."
Youth hunt for together time
LITTLE FALLS - The speaker walked away from the crowded room. And when another didn't appear promptly, class was dismissed. Or so the students thought.
LOCAL BRIEFS
STAPLES - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Each year, approximately a million pregnancies in the U.S. end in miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of the newborn child.
Moving in for a tackle
St. John's University defensive back Sam Gervais (6), a 2005 Brainerd High School graduate, prepared to tackle St. Olaf running back Jay Higgins in Saturday's game at Collegeville. The Johnnies nipped the Oles 30-29. Gervais had two tackles as St. John's improved to 6-0 and the Oles slipped to 5-1. Bruce Haberman
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Brainerd Alateen
ORGANIZATIONS
Brainerd Jaycees
Little things starting to weigh on the mind
Two more pounds, but still behind schedule.
Lake concerns prompt rezoning denial
CROSSLAKE - Concerned about the environmental fragility of a Daggett Lake bay, the Crosslake City Council Monday denied a rezoning request.
Boyd Lodge development talks placed on hold
The gallery was full at Tuesday's Crow Wing County Board meeting with many people there to address a Boyd Lodge development in Ideal Township.
Overheard
"It's an unbelievable, nightmarish thing."
Wanting and waiting
Kinship Partners needs a few good men.
14 billion years in two hours
CROSBY - There's no reason why entertainment and education can't coexist.
Passing of the gavel
The ceremonial passing of the gavel from the 2006-2007 Brainerd Lakes Chamber Board Chair Ray Richard (right) to the new 2007-2008 chair Chris Robinson was part of the program during the annual chamber dinner Monday evening at Breezy Point. A silent auction, buffet dinner, and recognition of chamber members rounded out the evening. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey
Cold fans
Wanda Martinsen (left) and her daughter, Whitney, used a blanket to fend off the winter-like temperatures Tuesday as they watched the Brainerd Warriors boys soccer game at Southdale Field in Baxter. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
Next BHS homecoming date Oct. 4
Mark your calendars - Oct. 4, 2008.
Big bounce
Rory Kounkel, 3, found time to bounce on a trampoline between rain showers Tuesday afternoon in Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Case is not closed
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The attorney for a woman found liable for illegally sharing copyrighted music says she will appeal the verdict.
Proposal approved for study of bridges
CROSSLAKE - Dream Island, Milinda Shores and Sunrise Island bridges in Crosslake will be part of a bridge study.
Corrections
Because of incorrect information supplied the Dispatch, the meeting place for the Brainerd Lakes Area Women Connection was listed incorrectly in Friday's Church News. They will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Jack's House.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Lutheran Social Service Personal Support Services residents and staff will host a fall bake sale from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday at the East Brainerd Mall. Enter the doors beside J.C. Penney.
Survivor of Columbine shares message of hope
LITTLE FALLS - Lauren Beyer-Bohn - a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting - learned three valuable lessons that tragic day and she's been sharing her message of hope on how to take any tragedy in your life and turn it into triumph.
Petitioners seeking end to sewer district pilot project
In 2005, the Crow Wing County Board established a countywide sanitary sewer district with a goal of helping residents properly maintain on-site septic systems.
This was Brainerd
October 9 - 40 years ago (1967) - Preliminary figures indicate that the tax levy for support of the county government here next year will rise about 15 mills.
Overheard
"It's cheaper to pay for that bill than a casket,"
Faulty furnace saves family
It's not often you can view a furnace malfunction as a blessing.
This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 10 - 80 years ago (1927) - The Baptist State Convention opened at 2:30 p.m. here today. The expected attendance is 400 delegates. It is one of the largest state conventions ever held by the Baptists outside the Twin Cities.
Janice Compton-Myers
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - A celebration of life was held in Springfield for Janice Marie Myers of Springfield. She died Sept. 24, 2007, of cancer at age 56.
Carvell Wright
CROSSLAKE - Carvell Wright, age 77, of Crosslake died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at the Cuyuna Care Center in Crosby. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake with the Rev. Robert Twiton officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral home prior to services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be at Pinewood Cemetery in Crosslake. Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
Timothy D. Hylla
FORT RIPLEY - Timothy D. Hylla, 45, Fort Ripley
Arnold Wyffels
STAPLES - Arnold Wyffels, of Motley, died Oct. 9, 2007, at his home.
Charlotte M. Fenna
HILLMAN - Charlotte May Fenna, 81-year-old resident of Hillman, Minn., passed away Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, at the Foley Care Center in Foley, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillman, Minn., with Pastor Cathie Rhodes officiating.
Ramona K. Mick
STAPLES - Ramona Kay Mick, age 48, of Staples, passed away at her home in her sleep on Monday, Oct. 8, 2007. Ramona was born in Wadena, Minn., to Robert and Lois (Long) Mick. She grew up on a ranch near Motley and graduated from Motley High School.
Loyal Anderson
STAPLES - Loyal Anderson, age 58, of Staples, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 8, 2007, at the Lakewood Health System Hospital.
Melvin F. Olson
Melvin F. Olson, 83, Brainerd, passed away on Oct. 8, 2007, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Joyce A. Hansen
GARRISON - Joyce Ada Hansen, age 77, of Garrison, died on Oct. 8, 2007, at the Almond House in Brainerd. She was born on June 2, 1930, in Bailey Station, Minn., to Stephen and Ada (Judge) Toth. She married Alvin Hansen on Feb. 19, 1949, in Princeton.
Obituary policy
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Patricia Sievers
HACKENSACK - Patricia Sievers, age 74, of Hackensack, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at her home. Services will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hackensack. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.
Loyal 'Larry' Anderson
STAPLES - Loyal "Larry" Anderson, age 58, of Staples, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 8, 2007, at the Lakewood Health System Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at 12:30 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel with Pastor Roy Miles officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.
Dorothy A. Munger
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Dorothy A. Munger, age 76, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Staples, died on Oct. 4, 2007. Funeral service will be on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Oylen. Interment will be in the West Lyons Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church.
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.
Open Forum
The writer from Deerwood must be a little behind on his news reading ("Greenspan's take on Iraq"). Alan Greenspan clarified what he really meant about the role of Iraq's oil in our decision to go to war in a Sept. 17 article published in the Washington Post (WP) ("Greenspan: Ouster of Hussein Crucial for Oil Security.")
Open Forum
As a hard-working citizen who needs to stay within a budget no matter how much my expenses go up (gas, groceries, taxes), I've learned many things about what are needs versus wants, not to mention how to shop smarter.
VOX POP
Thank you for the nice article, "Religion Rocks," in the Thursday paper. I think that generation knows what's going on sometimes more than the adults in our community with all this dog business and so forth and I just want to thank you for bringing that the attention of the people.
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Sartell sweeps Brainerd
SARTELL - Tika Klauck had five kills and six digs as the Brainerd Warriors fell in three games to Sartell in Central Lakes Conference volleyball Tuesday.
PL falls to W-H-A
WALKER - Kelsi Medearis tallied 18 set assists, two kills and a block for the Pequot Lakes Patriots as they were blanked by the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves 3-0 in non-conference volleyball Monday.
Warriors finish
regular season with 15th straight win
ST. CLOUD - Six first-half goals sparked the Brainerd Warriors to a 6-0 victory over St. Cloud Apollo in the final game of the girls' soccer regular season Tuesday night at St. Cloud State University.
Scoreboard
Area events
Foster, Beltz, PL boys, girls triumph
SEBEKA - Clayton Foster and Kylie Beltz of Pequot Lakes and Patriots boys' and girls' teams finished first in the Birch Tree Conference cross country meet Tuesday.
PR-B improves to 22-1
CLEARBROOK - Naomi Anderson tallied 12 kills and 11 blocks for Pine River-Backus in the Tigers' 3-0 shutout of Clearbrook Tuesday.
Brainerd's Lane to be inducted into hall
Decorah, Iowa Brainerd High School graduate Turena Johnson Lane will be one of 12 former student-athletes who will be inducted into the Luther College Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday.
BHS has eye on prize
Consistent.
Staples-Motley sweeps subsection
COLLEGEVILLE - Abby Edin dropped just one game Monday to help the top-seeded Staples-Motley Cardinals girls' tennis team dominate the East Subsection 6-1A team tournament and advance to the section final.
Aitkin advances to section tourney
VIRGINIA - Led by a sweeping of singles victories, the Aitkin Gobblers removed the Eveleth-Gilbert tennis team from the North Subsection 7-1A team tennis tournament Tuesday by a 6-1 score.
Scoreboard
Area events
LOCAL SPORTS SHORTS
Brainerd High School graduate Turena Johnson Lane was runner-up in the Twin Cities Marathon 10-mile run Sunday.
Pierz tops BHS in three games
PIERZ - Katie Kimman registered 13 kills and 14 digs and Jonica Swanson added 15 digs and eight set assists as the Pierz Pioneers swept the Brainerd Warriors 3-0 Monday in non-conference volleyball.
Exchange student boosts Warriors
BAXTER - Verifying Alberto Duretti's eligibility was worth the wait.
Delaney, McAllister, boys win St. Cloud Invite
ST. CLOUD - Brainerd's Luke Delaney won the boys' race, Hannah McAllister won the girls' meet and Warrior boys' and girls' cross country teams finished first and second in a howling wind at Tuesday's St. Cloud Invite.
AREA SHORTS
More than 45 participants took part in the NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition hosted by the Brainerd Jaycees Sept. 29 at Forestview Middle School in Baxter.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny west and central. Mostly cloudy and windy
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs 47 northeast to 60 southwest.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs from the upper 50s far northeast to the 70s southwest.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly cloudy far east. Sunny elsewhere. Highs from the mid 40s far northeast to the upper 60s far southwest.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Increasing clouds. Breezy. A chance for showers north third. Highs from the mid 40s northwest to around 70 southeast.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Areas of morning fog southwest. Otherwise mostly cloudy
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy north with mixed rain and snow showers this
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Cloudy with a chance for showers. Showers likely north and east central. Highs from the mid 40s north to the low 50s central and south.
Fall is fun
Weather drawing by Taylor Madsen of Mrs. Gessell's first-grade class at Riverside school.
Minnesota sports
Weather drawing by Chloe Hawks of Mrs. Larson's fifth-grade class at Forestview school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy. A chance for more showers near the
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs near 60 northeast to 79 southwest.