Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Little Falls seniors are ready to celebrate Halloween in style
LITTLE FALLS - The highlight of October for the Little Falls Senior Center is our Halloween party set Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.
Senior profile: Helga Fleischhacker
Age: 67.
Memory Walk designed to help Alzheimer's group
A community committee formed early last summer to organize an Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk for the Brainerd Lakes Area.
An art not forgotten
A pattern, thread on a needle - place them in the hands of a skilled crafter and you have a work of art.
It might be time to change Medicare option
Change. That is what we are seeing and hearing now. Leaves are turning and politicians are soliciting our vote. For those enrolled in a Medicare Part D drug plan this time of year also brings change, and with change comes the opportunity to look at options for Medicare Part D drug plans for 2009.
Turning a nursing home into a home
You feel like you're at home.
POLICE BLOTTER
THEFT - Michael Smith reported Sunday his laptop computer stolen from a business at 7837 Excelsior Road.
POLICE BLOTTER
CRASHES - No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision at 3:47 p.m. Monday on Golf Course Drive and Excelsior Road.
ACCIDENT UPDATES
A Baxter woman injured in a two-vehicle collision Monday at Elder Drive and Highway 210 in Baxter was reported in critical condition Tuesday at St. Cloud Hospital.
Crow Wing court
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:
Two hurt in Baxter crash
BAXTER - Both drivers were injured in two-vehicle collision about 10:40 a.m. Monday at Highway 210 and Elder Drive in Baxter, the Baxter Police Department reported.
COURTS
LITTLE FALLS - On Oct. 6 in Morrison County District Court Daniel Eastman, 33, was sentenced to serve 68 months in prison following a probation violation, according to the Morrison County attorney's office.
Two in group of ATV riders suffer injuries
Two people riding in the same group of ATVs were injured in separate crashes Saturday in Barrows, the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department reported.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Lakes Area Ecumenical Bereavement
Fall colors in May
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.
ORGANIZATIONS
Brainerd Jaycees
Ah-Gwah-Ching plan continues to expand
WALKER - Opening a new clinic at Hackensack has not lessened the need for a critical access hospital and clinic at Ah-Gwah-Ching, according to Michael Hedrix, vice-president for Essential Community Hospitals and Clinics, hospital lead provider.
All signs point to Jay Cooke
The sights and sounds - and signs - all lend to the experience that is Jay Cooke State Park on Highway 210 near Carlton. Jay Cooke is featured today on Page 1A in the sixth of a series of stories on area state parks. For additional Dispatch photos from Jay Cooke State Park, go to spotted.brainerddispatch.com.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Go to Any Length
PETS OF THE WEEK
Quinton is a 12-week-old male kitten who is full of personality and loves to play. Brainerd Dispatch/Heidi Lake
Aitkin girls 2nd in tennis tournament
Aitkin's Kelsey Klucas (left), Alice Browning, Ellen Raushel and Allie Carlson gathered around the Gobblers' award for finishing second in the Section 7-1A team tennis tournament Saturday.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Heartland Hospice of Brainerd coordinated an adventure for two local women - for an adventure of a lifetime on the cool waters of Lake Mille Lacs.
DNR NOTES
In the fall of 2007, an estimated 7,000 lesser scaup and an unknown number of coots on Lake Winnibigoshish died from eating snails that were infected with parasitic trematodes. The DNR surveys of Winnie this summer revealed the presence of the faucet snail, Bithynia tentaculata, the invasive species that carries the parasite that can infect and kill ducks.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Ron Carlson submitted this photograph of his son, Geoff Carlson, 22, water skiing on Lake Shamineau.
Man gets 27 months in intentional crash case
William Robert Fearing, 20, was sentenced Friday to 27 months in prison for holding his ex-girlfriend and their child against their will in a vehicle that he intentionally crashed.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Food for the Holidays 15th annual Dezarae Hope Harvest Festival and Hayride will be 4-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Harvest Festival on the farm. From Crosby take Highway 6 north to Crow Wing County Road 30 west, take a left and go about two miles to River Road. Take a right on River Road and go two miles to 18007 River Road.
Otters at play
Young otters played Monday night along the shore of the Crow Wing River. The five could be seen splashing and diving amid the branches of a downed tree.
Brainerd Dispatch/ Kelly Humphrey
Fight leads to stabbing, arrest
A fight Saturday at a cabin near North Long Lake led to one man being hospitalized with stab wounds and another man in jail for assault, the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department reported.
Coalition pleads for Whittier reopening
The Brainerd Neighborhood Schools Coalition spoke to the Brainerd City Council a week ago and gained council support in its effort to re-open Whittier Elementary School.
Correction
Due to incorrect information provided the Dispatch, the date of the Turkey Bingo Party at the Little Falls Senior Center was incorrect on Page 8S in today's Senior Class section. The bingo party is Nov. 5, not Nov. 12.
This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 15 - 80 years ago (1928) - On time all the time with "pay day" overalls. Cut big and roomy all over. All sizes, $1.29. J.C. Penney Co.
Overheard
"Nobel prizes are given to intellectuals. A lot of intellectuals are anti-Bush."
NOT FAR FROM HOME
Now, more than ever, homelessness isn't all that far off for some.
Cooke's surprise
The scent was unequivocal.
Correction
In a Brainerd School Board story on Page 1A Tuesday, board member Molly Kurtzman's name was misspelled.
Board votes to keep human rights group at current numbers
The Crow Wing County Human Rights Commission will retain its members.
This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 14 - 60 years ago (1948) - Earl Mondor, Vogue Supper Club, R.J. Mucherman, St. Louis, and Arthur Hickerson, returned to Brainerd this afternoon from a big game hunting trip into Canada with two moose and three deer.
LWV forum to feature area candidates
The League of Women Voters of the Brainerd Lakes Area has announced details of its Tuesday candidate forum at the Brainerd High School Little Theatre that will include Brainerd, Baxter and Crow Wing County.
Tower to light up in pink
Rory Fredstrom (left) and firefighter Mark Turner used a fire truck to place pink filters on the spotlights that illuminate the old water tower in Brainerd. The tower is being lit up in pink to highlight breast cancer awareness month. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey
Enrollment reopened to all grades in district
Calling all area students surrounding Brainerd: If you want to attend the Brainerd School District, you now can.
District will apply for safe routes grant
The Brainerd School Board Monday approved a resolution to apply for a safe routes to school grant to help the district enhance safety within and around school zones.
Serpent Lake issue disputed
Organizers behind a Serpent Lake Improvement District got caught up in a policy discussion at the Crow Wing County Board meeting Tuesday that had them considering withdrawing their application.
Obituary policy
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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.
Randall Thoe
BACKUS - Randall Thoe, age 60, resident of Backus, formerly of Brainerd, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Dennis L. Welcome
REMER - Dennis L. Welcome, age 66, of Remer, formerly of Palisade and the Twin Cities, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minn.
BonnieRae Lowe
DEERWOOD - BonnieRae Lowe, Deerwood, 56, passed away Oct. 12, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Randall Gary Thoe
BACKUS - Randy Thoe, age 60, resident of Backus, formerly of Brainerd, died of a heart attack on Oct. 12, 2008, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. He was born on Oct. 27, 1947, in Brainerd, Minn., to Jacob Raymond and Dorothy (Wicklander) Thoe.
Eleanore R. Schrader
Eleanore Rose Schrader, age 88, resident of Brainerd, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at her home. She was born March 28, 1920, in St. Mathias Township to Herbert and Agnes (DeRosier) Flansburg.
Ingeborg E. Stevens
LAKE VILLA, Ill. - Ingeborg E. Stevens, 69, Lake Villa, Ill., passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Dorothy P. McFarlane
March 27, 1917 - Oct. 12, 2008
Henry Witta
MAPLE GROVE - Henry Brickley Adams Witta, of Maple Grove, died Oct. 10, 2008. He was born Aug. 20, 1939, in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents, Helen and Henry; and brother, Jack.
Eleanore R. Schrader
Eleanore Rose Schrader, age 88, resident of Brainerd, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at her home.
Dwain F. Larson
Dwain Frank Larson, of Brainerd, Minn., passed away at his home on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, with his family at his side.
McCain losing potential voters
UPPER DUBLIN, Pa. - Last April, on the eve of the Pennsylvania primary, voters in this Philadelphia suburb were finding plenty of fault with both Barack Obama and John McCain. Many were preparing to - and soon did - vote for Hillary Clinton, helping her to a decisive victory in Pennsylvania.
What do you think?
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OUR OPINION: Citizen of Year
Chip Borkenhagen's selection this month as the 2008 Brainerd Citizen of the Year prompted a reaction which we've heard voiced when other deserving recipients received that honor.
Open Forum
Women are now 54 percent of all voters. Some of the occupations of former presidents and vice presidents include farmer, tailor, teacher (two) sheriff, rancher (two), editor, engineer and author. Were they more qualified than a governor and a mom with five children? No one gender has a patent on leadership qualities.
VOX POP
Thank you to the staff and the speakers who presented the Susan G. Komen program at Woodland Acres. It helps us all to be more aware of breast cancer month.
What do you think?
The Brainerd Dispatch welcomes letters on recent articles and current issues. Letters should include the writer's full name, city and a phone number (for verification only). Letters are limited to 300 words. Only one letter per person per week.
Open Forum
Walls work. The walls in Israel have kept dangerous homicide bombers out of Israel. Walls can succeed in keeping dangerous people and illegal immigrants out of the USA.
Brainerd falls to Fergus, finishes regular season 3-19
FERGUS FALLS - The Brainerd Warriors closed their regular season with a 3-0 Central Lakes Conference loss to Fergus Falls Tuesday.
Tech swims past Warriors
ST. CLOUD - Siri Smith won the 100-yard backstroke and was a member of the winning 400 freestyle relay, but the Brainerd Warrior swimming and diving team was unable to overcome the CLC leading St. Cloud Tech Tigers as they lost 106-80 Tuesday.
Timing is right for Nelson, Warriors
BAXTER - Britta Nelson's punctuality produced two goals and kept the Brainerd Warriors' season alive Tuesday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Cards return to state
FARGO, N.D. - A sweep of the singles and a victory at No. 1 doubles has the Staples-Motley Cardinals going back to the Class 1A state girls' tennis tournament.
Pequot edges Pillager
PILLAGER - Chelsea Ekeberg distributed 25 set assists to help the Pequot Lakes Patriots claim a 3-2 non-conference victory over the Pillager Huskies Monday.
The matchup: BHS vs. Sartell
Brainerd Warriors (5-2)
Brainerd moves into first place
Brainerd defeated St. Cloud Tech 3-2 and Sauk Rapids 3-2 Saturday at Cold Spring Lanes.
LOCAL SPORTS SHORTS
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Freshman golfer Tyler Monda was one of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux Club Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 6-12.
Three Cardinals advance to state
FARGO, N.D. - Staples-Motley's Abby Edin captured the singles championship and the Cardinals' Skye Coughlin-Emma Koskiniemi finished second in the Section 6-1A individual tennis tournament Tuesday.
Cardinals come back to beat Pequot Lakes 3-1
STAPLES - Brooke Simonson recorded 16 set assists, 12 digs and five kills to lead the Staples-Motley Cardinals past Pequot Lakes 3-1 in Mid-State Conference volleyball Tuesday.
Raiders rally over Rainy River
INTERNATIONAL FALLS - Alexa Hoffman dropped 12 kills and Shayna Foote contributed 20 set assists to lift the Central Lakes College Raiders to a 3-1 victory over Rainy River in North Division volleyball Tuesday.
Salo sails into section semis
Brainerd freshman Mikinzee Salo was the only Warrior to advance in tennis tourney.
Pierz girls second at Howard Lake Invite
HOWARD LAKE - Mariah Hoheisel ran a fourth-place time of 16:37 to lead the Pierz Pioneers girls' cross country team to second at the Howard Lake-Waverly Invite Tuesday.
Warriors playing for playoff position
With the Central Lakes Conference championship out of their grasp the Brainerd Warriors will play for a high seed in Section 8-5A as they end the regular season Wednesday with a home game against the Sartell Sabres.
Three Gobblers, two Patriots head to state
VIRGINIA - Kelsey Klucas is headed back to the Class 1A state girls' tennis tournament and she's not alone.
Scoreboard
Area events
Brainerd girls second, boys fourth; LF girls, boys 5th
ST. CLOUD - Anna Gessell, Hannah McAlister and Rebecca Yeh finished in the top 15 to earn all-Central Lakes Conference honors and place the Brainerd Warriors girls' cross country team in second Tuesday.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy and rainy in the morning...With clouds and rain
State forecast for S.D.
Freeze warning northeast early tuesday morning...
Halloween is nearing
Weather drawing by Bethany Swim of Mrs. Meyer's
third-grade class at Harrison school.
State forecast for N.D.
Freeze warning remains in effect through mid morning west and
Storm clouds
Weather drawing by Jordan Gulbranson of Mr. Martin's fifth-grade class at Forestview school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy north. Mostly sunny south. Highs in the mid
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Light rain ending far southeast this morning. Otherwise
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Cooler. Partly to mostly sunny early...Then increasing clouds. Highs from the mid 50s north...To the mid 60s southwest.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Increasing cloudiness. Patchy frost northwest early this
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Rain south in the morning...With a chance of rain in the afternoon. Rain likely southeast in the afternoon. Rain north central and northeast in the morning...Then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Partly to mostly cloudy northwest. Highs from the mid 50s north...To the upper 50s southeast.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy west. Partly cloudy and breezy east. Highs in the 50s.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Breezy central and east. Highs 45 to 55.