Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Crow Wing County Fair Association to meet
The Crow Wing County Fair Association's annual meeting will be Nov. 1 at the Brainerd American Legion Club.
Road repair closes highway in Aitkin
AITKIN - Aitkin city crews will be working on an emergency sanitary sewer repair under Highway 169/210 in Aitkin from Wednesday through Nov. 2, weather permitting.
ACCIDENTS
BAXTER - Three people were injured following a two-vehicle collision about 5:45 p.m. Sunday at Highway 371 and Crow Wing County Road 49 in Baxter, the Baxter Police Department reported.
PETS OF THE WEEK
Meg is a spayed female beagle mix. She's about 6 years old and came to Heartland Animal Rescue Team as a stray. Meg is a small, loving dog who enjoys lounging in her bed.
Helping to put the great back in state's outdoors
The news had me searching for answers.
Grand colors
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.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Brainerd Alateen
ORGANIZATIONS
Brainerd Jaycees
Welcoming new addition to the St. Gabriel's family
LITTLE FALLS - St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls opened its doors Tuesday to a new addition.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Mission Fire and Rescue Department will host its fourth annual haunted hayride Saturday at Mission Park.
Brainerd freshmen second in tourney
The Brainerd freshmen volleyball team finished second Oct. 13 at the Bemidji tournament. Brainerd went 7-1 in pool play, defeating Bagley (2-0), Pine River (2-0) and Bemidji II (2-0) and splitting with Lake of the Woods (1-1). Brainerd lost to Bemidji I, 21-15, 21-18. Front row: Bria Ramsdell (left), Emilee Branum, Brooklyn Motschenbacher, Ashley Tibbetts, Jenni Smolke. Back row: Coach Kristen Ingram, Brandi Guse, Allison Kunde, Jalynn Lamb.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Do you have a treasured photo? Send us your favorite family photographs, including a brief description of the photo and when it was taken, for possible publication in the Neighbors section. Submit your recent photos to: kathi.nagorski@brainerddispatch.com or drop them off at the Dispatch.
SUPPORT
Lakes Area Ecumenical Bereavement
Getting a little help - from the flu bug
This week, we passed the 60-pound mark and made some real improvement, but it was the worst week so far.
Vacation photos wanted
Do you have a favorite vacation photo? Send your slides, prints or digital files to: DeLynn Howard, Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN 56401 or e-mail photos to photos@brainerddispatch.com. Along with the photo, tell us what it shows and why it's your favorite vacation photo. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to get your photo mailed back to you. Please submit just one favorite photo.
This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 24 - 100 years ago (1907) - Julius Kruse, of Lone Tree, Iowa, is in the city and has just closed up the purchase of two fine farms. One farm consists of 200 acres and the price paid was $4,500 cash. The other farm of 200 acres he paid $4000.
Carefree wedding
Jeanne Steinke, 59, and Virgil Lawver, 89, exchanged vows at their wedding ceremony Tuesday at Brainerd Carefree Living, an assisted-living facility in Brainerd. Pastor Cathie Rhodes officiated the ceremony. The two met at the facility. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Baxter resident sues over citizenship delay
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A dentist for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is suing the federal government because immigration officials failed to grant him citizenship within the 120 days set out by law after he passed his naturalization exams.
Cold fans
Katie Montgomery (right) appeared a bit cold as she and Kacey Finch (center) and Paula Montgomery watched Brainerd High School play Elk River in a biting wind Tuesday night in the Section 5A football quarterfinals at Adamson Field. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
Protecting area lakes
What is the best way to protect area lakes?
Managing growth a collaborative effort
By 2030, it is estimated that Cass County's population will grow by 66 percent, Crow Wing County's population by 63 percent.
Salvation Army urges donating of clothes, other items be done during store hours
If you want to donate clothing or other miscellaneous items to the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Brainerd, Capt. Brian Reed encourages people to do it during open store hours.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Chelsey Borlaug, the 19-year-old Brainerd woman injured in a two-vehicle collision earlier this month in Nisswa, was reported in serious condition Tuesday at a Twin Cities hospital.
Taking aim at budget cuts
Almost $350,000 in cuts will have to be made in Brainerd's 2008 budget to get a desired tax rate of 44.68 percent.
Funds available for workers at Deerwood Weyerhaeuser plant
DEERWOOD - Meetings will be conducted Thursday at the Weyerhaeuser plant in Deerwood for those interested in Dislocated Worker Program funds.
Power line proposal sparks lawsuits
CASS COUNTY BOARD
Referendum backed by candidates
If Brainerd School Board candidates are any indication, the district's Nov. 6 operating levy referendum may pass handily.
Morris Publishing Group
to sell several newspapers, other related publications
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Morris Publishing Group announced Tuesday that it has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell 14 daily newspapers, three nondaily newspapers, a commercial printing operation and other related publications to GateHouse Media, Inc. for $115 million, subject to a working capital adjustment.
GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD
NISSWA - Living green made easy.
Overheard
"I've never been more optimistic than I am right now with the progress we've made in Iraq."
This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 23 - 20 years ago (1987) - Robert Jessen of Baxter placed second in the 9-year-old division of the Regional Minnesota Jaycee Run, Punt and Pass Competition at Sauk Center. Jessen's finish qualified him for state competition.
Center embraces PR-Backus
PINE RIVER - If the Pine River-Backus Family Center had arms, they would stretch out into a giant hug, encompassing the entire community.
Overheard
"A lot of people are going to lose their homes today."
Changes in employee benefits, compensation presented to board
New plans for employee compensation and benefits were unveiled at the Crow Wing County Board meeting Tuesday.
Chad E. Grover
1971-2007
Jake Zilverberg
AITKIN - Jake Zilverberg, age 84, of Aitkin, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at the Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin.
Dorothy Swift
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Dorothy Swift, age 85, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.
David W. Morgan
DEERWOOD - David William Morgan, age 68, of Deerwood, died on Oct. 20, 2007, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. He was born on June 25, 1939, in Deerwood to Kenneth and Laura (Ellefson) Morgan. He attended school in Deerwood and graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School.
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Irene McAllister
LaCROSSE, Wis. - Irene McAllister, age 75, formerly of Holyoke, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at home in LaCrosse, Wis., where she resided with her daughter, Teri Herriwig.
Gerald L. Susalski
LITTLE FALLS - Gerald L. Susalski, age 68, of Little Falls/Belle Prairie Township, Minn., passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at his home in Belle Prairie Township. Arrangements are pending with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls.
James G. Zettervall
James Gary Zettervall, age 68, of Burnsville and Brainerd, passed away at his home in Brainerd of cancer on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007.
Mae 'Peggy' Sorensen
Mae "Peggy" Sorensen, 86, Brainerd, passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
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.
Joseph C. Jewell
PALISADE - Joseph Clinton Jewell, age 90, of Palisade, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at the Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin.
Gerald L. Susalski
LITTLE FALLS - Gerald L. Susalski, age 68, of Little Falls/Belle Prairie Township, Minn., passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at his home in Belle Prairie Township, Morrison County, Minn. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie.
Dorothy M. Ehrler
AITKIN - Dorothy Marion Ehrler, 93, of Aitkin, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at Aicota Health Care Center, Aitkin.
Arthur Anderson
PEQUOT LAKES - Arthur Anderson, age 92, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born May 14, 1915, in Pequot Lakes to Henry and Martha Alice (Widmark) Anderson.
James L. Wegler
CROSSLAKE - James L. Wegler, age 76, of Crosslake, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center in Pine River. He was born March 11, 1931, in St. Cloud, Minn., to Lawrence and Flossy Wegler. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood, Minn. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.
Open Forum
Much is made about teacher cuts and classroom overcrowding, and these issues are indeed serious, and very real. But in addition, we owe it to the children of our community to consider the cost of cutting activities that have as much to do with education and preparation for life as books and test scores. I'm talking about athletics, band, choir, debate and dozens of other programs that could - and more than likely will - be cut due to funding shortfalls.
Open Forum
It is as a proud 2006 graduate of the Brainerd School District that I write this letter in support of the upcoming Independent School District 181 levy. Brainerd is known statewide for its quality education. Students in the 181 district receive a quality of education few students are fortunate enough to obtain.
VOX POP
Now that we have a smoking ban in bars and restaurants, I wonder if the state could do anything about smokers using the world as their ashtray. I suppose they believe that they should be able to throw their butts anywhere they like.
What do you think?
Write us a letter or send us an e-mail
Aitkin upsets Virginia
VIRGINIA - The No. 6- seeded Aitkin Gobblers had three rushing touchdowns from three different players to down the No. 3-seeded Virginia Blue Devils 38-16 in Section 7-3A quarterfinal action Tuesday.
Flyers defeat Litchfield
LITCHFIELD - Molly Binger won the 200 individual medley and 100 freestyle with times of 2:31.02 and 58.79, and was part of two winning relay teams to lead the Little Falls Flyers girls' swimming and diving team past Litchfield Tuesday.
Pirates, Pillager eliminated
MENAHGA - Kelsey Booth tallied 24 digs to go with four kills as the fifth-seeded Verndale Pirates were eliminated by fourth-seeded Menahga Braves 3-1 Monday in the opening-round of the North Subsection 5-1A volleyball playoffs.
Pierz sails by Holdingford
PIERZ - Matt Woitalla's legs, Scott Janson's arm and the Pierz defense propelled the second-seeded Pioneers into the Section 6-2A semifinals Saturday.
Warriors hope to avoid deja vu
The Brainerd Warrior girls' soccer team made its first trip to the state tournament in 2006 after dominating the regular season and section playoffs.
Carlson leads Cardinal runners
HAWLEY - Ashlee Carlson's seventh-place time of 17:12.97 paced the Staples-Motley Cardinals girls' cross country team Monday at the Hawley Invite.
Scoreboard
Area events
LOCAL SHORTS
Krista Meyer, a member of the Central Lakes College volleyball team, earned MCCC Northern Division player of the week honors for the week ending Oct. 20.
The matchup
Brainerd Warriors
Warriors electric in win over Elk River
With the wind howling out of the north, gusting to nearly 40 mph, the Brainerd Warriors blew away the Elk River Elks in the opening round of the Section 8-5A football playoffs Tuesday.
S-M unable to outscore Foley
FOLEY - The eighth-seeded Staples-Motley Cardinals fell to the top-seeded Foley Falcons 42-30 in the Section 6-3A quarterfinals Tuesday.
Pillager defeats Browerville
BROWERVILLE - Jake Eastman ran for 51 yards and two touchdowns as the No. 5- seeded Pillager Huskies football team blanked No. 4-seeded Browerville 23-0 in the Section 6-1A quarterfinals Tuesday.
Sartell Sabres down Little Falls
SARTELL - Alex Scott scored from 1-yard out in the Little Falls Flyers 33-7 loss to the Sartell Sabres Tuesday in Section 8-4A quarterfinal football.
PR-B drops tight game to B-R
BARNESVILLE - The Pine River Backus Tigers' season ended after their 7-6 defeat to Barnesville-Rothsay in the Section 8-2A quarterfinals Tuesday.
Always something at stake when Elks, BHS play
The Elk River Elks were one of the original members of the Central Lakes Conference, ending a seven-year relationship with the CLC following the 1983-84 school year.
Ottertail Central stifles W-DC
BATTLE LAKE - The No. 6-seeded Wadena Deer Creek Wolverines ended their season with a 42-0 loss to No. 3-seeded Ottertail Central in the Section 6-2A quarterfinals Tuesday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Cardinals could be trendy pick
The Staples-Motley Cardinals hope to snap two trends in the Class 1A state girls' tennis tournament this week.
Esko able to edge out Rangers
ESKO - Matthew Hudrlik rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns for the seventh-seeded Crosby-Ironton Rangers as they were eliminated by second-seeded Esko 27-22 in Section 7-3A quarterfinal football Tuesday.
Pequot Lakes falls to Perham
PERHAM - The No. 7-seeded Pequot Lakes Patriots ended their season with a loss to the No. 2-seeded Perham Yellowjackets 32-7 in the Section 8-3A quarterfinals Tuesday.
State forecast for N.D.
Wind advisory east today...
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs generally in the 60s.
Football season
Weather drawing by Jaylee Preiss of Mrs. Bolt's first-grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Sunny and unseasonably mild. Near record temperatures
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Chance of light showers far north...Otherwise partly sunny. Highs near 50 far northwest to near 60 south. Tonight...A chance of rain or snow showers far north...Otherwise clear to partly cloudy. Lows from 30 to 35 far north to around 40 south.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs in the 50s to low 60s.
A big pile of leaves
Weather drawing by Hannah Rud of Mrs. Gramer's second-grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy northeast. Sunny elsewhere. Highs in the mid
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s far north to lower 50s south. Tonight...Mostly clear to partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30 north and west central to near 40 far east. Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs mainly 55 to 60. Thursday night...Partly cloudy north with increasing clouds central and south. A slight chance of rain south late. Lows in the lower 30s far north to upper 30s to mid 40s south.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Sunny. Highs from near 60 east to near 80 west.
State forecast for Minnesota
Wind advisory northwest today...
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs from the lower 60s east to the lower 70s west.