Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Little Falls man injured in crash
LITTLE FALLS - A 24-year-old Little Falls man was injured after he lost control and his vehicle rolled over about 7:30 a.m. Saturday on Jewel Road north of Little Falls, the Morrison County Sheriff's Department reported.

POLICE BLOTTER
CRASH - No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision at 8 a.m. Monday at Baxter Drive and Highway 210. The crash was caused by icy roads.

BIRTHS
Tracy and Stacey Thomsen, Pierz, a girl, Ellie Caroline, 8 pounds, 7 ounces, Oct. 15, 2008. Grandparents are Wilfred and Carol Hoheisel, Hillman, and Gloria Thomsen, Pierz, and the late Wayne Thomsen. Great-grandmother is Frances Thomsen, Brainerd.1

Authorities seek missing Remer man
REMER - The Cass County Sheriff's Department reported Sunday it was searching for a 64-year-old Remer man who was last seen 10 days ago.

LOCAL BRIEFS
The annual Kinship Partners Coats for Kids donations will be distributed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the former World on Wheels building, 722 N.W. Seventh St., Brainerd.

BE BIPARTISAN
Former Gov. Al Quie hopes candidates in this year's election will remember a lesson he learned in his years in state and federal government - bipartisanship.

This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 27 - 100 years ago (1908) - Three and a half cents. That's all for an all-linen handkerchief. Wednesday morning we place 50 dozen all-linen handkerchiefs on sale in our bargain basement. 3 1/2 each. H.A. Michael Co.

Time for treats
Dressed as a pirate, Chanel Fitch (left) handed out treats to Sasha and Ethan Bell during the Zoo Boo at the Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls Saturday. Some dentists say Halloween candy can lead to nasty cavities in the teeth of the otherwise happy young goblins. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls

Overheard
"You go out playing your hearts out."

Packed house greets Franken
A overflow crowd of Democrats heard U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken ask for their help to "send Norm Coleman packing" in the final week of the campaign Monday at the Last Turn Saloon in Brainerd.

Zoo Boo to you!
About 5,000 parents and goblins waited in line outside the Pine Grove Zoo Saturday in Little Falls to walk the grounds for the xixth annual Zoo Boo.

This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 28 - 60 years ago (1948) - The W.B. Straka home, recently purchased by Arthur S. Benson from the Zion Lutheran Church congregation was moved from 220 North Eighth Street to the site just north of the public library. The new Zion Lutheran Church building will be erected upon the site from which the house was moved.

CORRECTION
A What's Doing item on Page 4C in Sunday's Dispatch incorrectly said the Washington High School class of 1955 would meet at 11 a.m. Monday at Buffalo Creek at the Red Roof Inn. The item should have stated the class of 1955 will meet at 11 a.m. on Nov. 3 at Buffalo Creek.

Overheard
"In another state, he would be toast. In Alaska, you've got to make him a significant underdog."

Youth ministry hopes to help Haiti with pumpkin sales
Karen Gray is a masterful juggler - she balances being a wife, mom, youth minister, nature lover and business owner all in perfect harmony.

Harry W. Siers
Harry William Siers, 81, Brainerd, passed away Oct. 24, 2008, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village. He was born July 15, 1927, to Harry V. and Anna (Reece) Siers in Wadena County where he grew up and helped with the family farm and sawmill.

Sophie Vanhoever
LITTLE FALLS - Sophie Vanhoever, age 97, formerly of Randall, passed away late Sunday evening, Oct. 26, 2008, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Randall.

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.

Helen M. Liden
STAPLES - Helen M. Liden, age 94, of Staples, passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Central Todd County Care Center in Clarissa.

Richard Levin
ONAMIA - Richard Levin, 55-year-old resident of Onamia, Minn., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, in Onamia, Minn.

Dolores L. Jensen
Dolores L. Jensen, age 87, resident of Brainerd, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd.

Florence H. Pekula
Florence H. Pekula, age 96, of Sobieski, Minn., passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn.

Josephine Hagstrom
BAXTER - Josephine "Jo" E. (Mitchell) Hagstrom, 91, of Baxter, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at her home. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter.

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.

Dale Watkins
STAPLES - Dale Watkins, age 63, of Staples, passed away at his home on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008.

Letters deadline
The deadline for political letters to the editor before the Nov. 4 election is 5 p.m. Oct. 28. The Dispatch must receive a letter by 5 p.m. Oct. 28 in order for it to be considered for publication. The Dispatch won't publish any pre-election political letters after Thursday.

Open Forum
At long last we see the end in sight of this long and bitter election. With the economy in shambles and the war still going on, with health care just a dream for many, and jobs far and few between, we anxiously await the results. But common sense tells us the problems this country faces are much bigger than the people who say they will change them. No matter who wins, the answers will have to come from a wide spectrum of people, from all walks of life. Not just politicians.

Letters deadline
The deadline for political letters to the editor before the Nov. 4 election is 5 p.m. Oct. 28. The Dispatch must receive a letter by 5 p.m. Oct. 28 in order for it to be considered for publication. The Dispatch won't publish any pre-election political letters after Oct. 30.

Open Forum
Although the vote totals won't be known until after Nov. 4, I can already identify two clear winners in this election season - one a candidate, one not. Gov. Sarah Palin may not receive the most votes, but on the issues of character and conduct, she is a clear winner!

CLC's Voeltz named to all-tournament team
Rachel Voeltz of Central Lakes College was named to the Minnesota College Athletic Conference state volleyball all-tournament team last weekend.

Staples-Motley's Edin winds up second at state
MINNEAPOLIS - Abby Edin was "walking on clouds" when she stepped onto the court to face the defending state singles champion Alexa Palen of Rochester Lourdes Saturday.

Baxter's Ruzich finishes second at Elk River races
Jenna Ruzich, 15, Baxter, finished second in both Fall Festival Biathlon Youth Women's Class races on roller skis last weekend at Elk River.

Raiders qualify for Region 13B tourney
THIEF RIVER FALLS - The Central Lakes College women's volleyball team went 2-4 and finished as consolation runners-up in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference state tournament Saturday and Sunday.

SCOREBOARD
Area events

It ain't over until overtime
BUFFALO - If you've got to lose let it be in overtime. Then you know you gave it everything you had.

Scoreboard
Area events

Pirates rush to section finals
VERNDALE - Matt Moenkedick surpassed 200-yards rushing again to lead the top-seeded and second-ranked Verndale Pirates past fifth-seeded Underwood 48-0 Saturday in the semifinals of Section 4 playoffs.

Raider baseball team is available to do yard work
The Central Lakes College Raiders baseball team is available to rake yards, clean up brush or do other projects through Nov. 6 to raise money for its trip to Florida for 2009 spring training games.

Keefe leads TRF past Pequot Lakes 49-6
THIEF RIVER FALLS - Myles Keefe rushed for 317 yards and four touchdowns to help top-seeded Thief River Falls past No. 4 Pequot Lakes 49-6 in the Section 8-3A semifinals Saturday night.

St. Olaf falls in overtime to St. John's
NORTHFIELD - The St. Olaf football team lost an overtime heartbreaker Saturday to the St. John'S Johnnies 20-14.

'We did everything we could but win'
BUFFALO - Overtime was the only way to resolve it.

Warriors split on Saturday
The Brainerd Warriors bowling team defeated St. Cloud Cathedral 5-0 and lost to Rocori 3-2 on Saturday at Great River Bowl in Sartell.

Pierz defense proves too much for Morris
PIERZ - When all else fails play defense.

Raiders rough up Ridgewater
WILLMAR - After a 6-0 start and a top ten national ranking, which was followed by two losses, The Central Lakes College football team found itself needing a win against Ridgewater Saturday to extend the season and advance to the MCAC tournament.

State forecast for Iowa
Freeze warning east central and southeast early tuesday morning...

State forecast for S.D.
Today...Sunny and warmer. Highs in the 50s east and the 60s west.

State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy east with scattered snow showers....Mainly

Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy north and east...Gradually decreasing clouds. Partly sunny southwest. Highs in the 40s.

Thanks for the memories
Weather drawing by Pierce Solseth in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstead.

State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy becoming partly cloudy northeast. Mostly sunny

State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly to partly sunny. Highs 35 to 45.

State forecast for N.D.
Today...Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the upper 40s northeast to

Wisconsin state forecast
Lake effect snow advisory until noon for bayfield county...

State forecast for Iowa
Freeze warning continues over parts of eastern iowa through 9

Scary pumpkin
Weather drawing by Tatianna Grayson of Mrs. Meyer's third-grade class at Harrison school.

State forecast for S.D.
Today...A few early morning clouds far east...Otherwise sunny. Breezy east. Highs from the upper 30s extreme east to the 50s southwest.