Saturday, October 29, 2005
Dispatch wins award for coverage of soldiers in Iraq
The Inland Press Association bestowed its 2005 Community Leadership Award on the Brainerd Dispatch for the newspaper's efforts in covering the nearly yearlong deployment in Iraq of 152 soldiers with Company A 194th Armor.
Cass EDC to host annual meeting Thursday
Anyone interested in economic development in the county is welcome to join members for the meeting. For reservations for the meeting or membership information, contact Gail Leverson at the EDC office in Pine River at (218) 587-8287.
Business Notes
Lisa Dickinson recently joined Lakeland Public Television as a corporate support representative.
BIZ BUZZ
A four-screen movie theater is going up in Onamia and is expected to open in April.
Motor City site to house retail stores
BAXTER -- Construction on the former Motor City property in Baxter is expected to start next spring.
Manufacturers meeting slated
PINE RIVER -- Manufacturers in Cass and northern Crow Wing counties are invited to attend a noon luncheon Nov. 11 at Jeff's Red Pine Supper Club just south of Pine River on Highway 371.
Mille Lacs band to host business development summit
HINCKLEY -- The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe will host the third annual East Central Minnesota Business Development Summit from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday at Grand Casino Hinckley.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS
Brainerd
AGENDAS
Meets 7 p.m. Tuesday
Orono man injured in rollover in Morrison County
A 42-year-old Orono man was listed in fair condition at the St. Cloud Hospital after the vehicle he was in rolled over Friday.
Animal engineers suspected in crash
In Todd County, a pick-up traveling on Highway 287 about 8 p.m. last Sunday, struck a downed tree on the roadway.
Firefighters respond
The Brainerd Fire Department at 9 p.m. Thursday responded to Central Lakes College, 501 West College Drive, for what turned out to be a false alarm. Firefighters were canceled en route.
BIRTHS
Michele Warner and Clifford Nelson, Brainerd, a girl, Chloe Anne Nelson, 6 pounds, 1 ounce, Oct. 10, 2005. Grandparents are Nettie Northway, Brainerd, May Clause, Marshall, Mo., and Clifford and Sandy Miles, Brainerd.
HOUSING BRIEFS
Jody Fischer, a Brainerd lakes area native, and Joe Vreeland of Brainerd joined Keller Williams Premier Realty as real estate agents.
Bat facts: They're not as bad as you may think
* Bats are the only mammal that can fly.
No need to fear ... Bat Man can be here
Halloween is approaching and there are bats in your house that are not for decoration.
MUCH OBLIGED
Brainerd USA Team Tennis would like to thank the following businesses and individuals that sponsored its trip to Oklahoma City Sept. 30-Oct. 2:
Are you ready for some video games?
Hand-held video games, MP3 players, PDAs, IPODs, the Xbox...to many of the baby boomers and those beyond, these represent a foreign language.
Overheard
"You can't lie, make up conversations that didn't happen and expect you are not going to be charged with a crime."
Delivering Christmas 'un-cheer'
BAXTER -- Retailers should expect a weak Christmas shopping season this year as consumers adjust to higher energy costs and rising interest rates.
PETS OF THE WEEK
Ernie is an energetic coonhound mix who is friendly and loves his tummy scratched. He is a neutered, adult male and exhibits some hunting abilities. Ernie is intelligent, well-trained and would make a wonderful family pet.
Halloween event scheduled at police department, Brainerd Dispatch
In an effort to make Halloween safer for area children the Brainerd Police Department, along with the Brainerd Fire Department and local businesses, will be hosting an event from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday at the police department, 225 East River Road.
Pedestrian struck
A male pedestrian was involved in a crash Saturday about 11 a.m. on Riverside Drive between the Brainerd Area Civic Center and James Street in Brainerd. A coroner was called to the scene. Minnesota State troopers were called for accident reconstruction.
New Brainerd parks director taking it all in
Wayne Mooney has been working as Brainerd's park director for four weeks, and he's still trying to absorb it all.
Enjoying a day in the sun
Duane Hartman fished for northern pike and walleyes Thursday off Green's Point northeast of Brainerd on the Mississippi River.
This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 28 - 60 years ago (1945) - Brainerd welcomed home Col. Ernest B. Miller, his officers and men of the 194th Tank Batalion Saturday in what will go down in history as the greatest celebration in the annals of this community.
Point of view
This newer building in Baxter is visited by hundreds of children during the week. What is it? Find the answer Monday.
LOCAL BRIEFS
David Downing is the new executive director of Kinship Partners.
This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 30 - 60 years ago (1945) - Chilly winds and snow sweeping in from Canada were due with blustery weather further south in Minnesota. Snow was reported in northern corners of Minnesota. Low tonight expected to be 25 above.
Doing right by the water recognized
Four people, two businesses and one municipality that did right by the water over the past year were recognized with Lake Friendly Awards Thursday night at the Northland Arboretum.
Wilma snarls family's wedding plans
Jenny Kellerman and Tom Hinson of Brainerd were expected to get married last Monday in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Point of view
You will cross this structure heading south of Brainerd. What is it? Find the answer Sunday.
Overheard
"The radical right wing of the Republican Party killed the Harriet Miers nomination. Apparently, Ms. Miers did not satisfy those who would pack the court with rigid ideologues."
Lowell Hiebert
STAPLES -- Lowell Hiebert, age 82, of Staples, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
Tyler Reiman
ALDRICH -- Tyler Reiman, age 3 months, infant son of Eric and Jennifer Reiman of Aldrich, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
John 'Jack' Gallus Jr.
SWANVILLE -- John "Jack" J. Gallus Jr., 64-year-old resident of Swanville, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at his home in Swanville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at Community Covenant Church in Upsala, Minn. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Robert 'Bud' Schaefer
Robert "Bud" Schaefer left on his final flight Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at 4:10 p.m.
Arthur J. Cunningham
Arthur J. Cunningham, 73, Brainerd, died on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at his home.
Robert C. MacArthur
Robert Charles MacArthur, 82, a resident of Brainerd, Minn., died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Fergus Falls.
Mitch Mammenga
RANDALL -- Mitch Mammenga, 32, of Randall, Minn., died Oct. 28, 2005. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Randall Funeral Home of Randall.
Elizabeth Predmore
Elizabeth Fern Predmore, Brainerd, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was 79. She was born July 21, 1926, in Fontana, Kansas to Edward W. and Adele Fern (Addy) Schlotman. She married Galen W. Predmore on Nov. 23, 1949. He preceded her in death July 1, 1994.
Roy W. Heikka
Roy Walter Heikka, age 91, resident of Brainerd, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. He was born in Minneapolis Aug. 4, 1914, to Walter E. and Mary J. (Jackola) Heikka. He worked as a meat salesman for 25 years for John Morrell Company. Following retirement he drove for Reichert Bus Company.
Mary Ellen Richert
NISSWA -- Mary Ellen Richert, age 75, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Silver Bay. A memorial service for Mary Ellen will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at the Willim-St. Onge Family Funeral Home in Pequot Lakes. Pastor Mark Whittemore, Pequot Lakes Baptist Church, to officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to services.
Miriam Schlichting
RANDALL -- Miriam Arlene Schlichting, 73-year-old resident of Randall, Minn., died on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at the Maplewood Care Center in Maplewood, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at the Randall Presbyterian Church in Randall, Minn., with Richard E. Croghan officiating.
Bernard 'Bernie' Zimmer
Bernard "Bernie" Zimmer, age 74, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at the VA Hospital in Fargo.
May C. Olson
STAPLES -- May C. Olson, age 98, of Staples, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 25, 2005, at the Lakewood Health Care Center following several years of struggling with the aftereffects of a stroke suffered in December of 2002. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at the Staples Alliance Church with the Rev. Mike Picconatto and Joe Newman officiating.
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Ione Sobieck
ROYALTON -- Ione Sobieck, age 84, of Royalton, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at her residence.
Roy W. Heikka
Roy Walter Heikka, age 91, resident of Brainerd, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Obituary policy
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Wayne Swanson
CROSSLAKE -- Wayne Arthur Swanson, age 76, of Crosslake, died Oct. 28, 2005, in New Hope, Minn. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake.
There's no sure thing in a courtroom
The three biggest fibs a politician is likely to tell you about U.S. Supreme Court nominations are:
VOX POP
I realize the wrestling team does deserve a fair shake and should be treated just as important as any other sport at C-I. We, as a community, especially in the last few years, have spit out a lot of excellent athletes from all our sports. So, please, for our kids' sake, let's give them the chance they deserve regardless of what sport they choose. Let's not leave any of them behind.
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Open Forum
The "Protection of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act" just passed congressional approval with wide bipartisan support. Particular thanks go to Congressman Mark Kennedy for co-sponsoring the bill. While all of Minnesota's Republican delegation supported this bill, Minnesota's Democratic delegation opposed it with one notable exception, Colin Peterson.
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Sen. Mark Dayton
Dollars donated to dying swan go to treatment of other swans
With the canvas holder in hand, I stepped out into the chill of the late October night. Inside, the fireplace was roaring, having consumed the logs at hand. As I refilled the bag with birch, oak and pine, I paused to take a few deep breaths and to listen to the sounds of the waterfowl bobbing on the black lake.
OUTDOOR NOTES
Off-highway vehicle operators must be aware of new laws that took effect July 1.
NORTH COUNTRY CALENDAR
October
Deer hunters, before going afield ...
BAXTER -- With the deer opener a week away, many firearms hunters will take out their guns, open and close the action a few times, look through the scope and maybe inspect the gun for surface rust. Then it's off to the range for sighting in.
ATVs also to blame for loss of ducks in Minnesota
Paul Radomski, DNR research scientist, and Russ Schultz, hydrologist, have done Minnesota a great service by casting the blame for the loss of ducks in Minnesota on development and its accompanying pressures.
It's time to pursue the other whitetail
Most fishermen know that one of the walleye's distinguishing characteristics is the white tip on its tail. The other white tail that's on a lot of people's minds right now is the whitetail deer.
OUTDOOR NOTES
Minnesota's roadsides soon will get more attention from the DNR, which hired Tom Keefe to head up the agency's new Roadsides for Wildlife program.
Rules governing county hunting stands listed
Excerpts from ordinance regulating use of hunting stands on Crow Wing County managed public lands (No. 0305)
WITH THE MILITARY
Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Walter W. Rice, son of Ester Cowden, Brainerd, arrived for duty at the U.S. Army Recruiting Station in Brainerd.
Belongia-Kost
Cindy Belongia and John Kost were married July 30, 2005, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Hastings with Doug Duin and Paris Pasch officiating.
Klick-Pettipiece
Carrie Renee Rose Klick and Dana James Pettipiece announce their engagement. Parents are Daniel and Janet Klick, Andover, formerly of Nisswa, and Terry and Bonnie Pettipiece, Fridley. A June 24, 2006, wedding is planned in Andover.
Cogger-Holst
Kathie Cogger and Jason Holst were married Sept. 10, 2005, with Pastor David Uhrich officiating.
Imgrund-DeRosier
Lisa Imgrund and Rob DeRosier were married Oct. 9, 2004, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Seamus Walsh officiating.
99th birthday
Toots (Ruth) Thompson, Brainerd, will celebrate her 99th birthday with family and friends on Sunday. She was born Oct. 30, 1906, in Brainerd.
40th anniversary
Donald and Linda Mudgett, Pillager, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 30, 1965, in Motley.
Boos-Miller
Danielle Boos and Ben Miller were married June 18, 2005, at the Legionville Patrol Camp in Brainerd with Glenn Derby officiating.
50th anniversary
Warren and Patricia Gamache, Brainerd, formerly of Cottage Grove, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 5 with a private family Mass said by Father Colon followed by a reception given by their children. They were married Nov. 5, 1955, in St. Paul.
Retirement party
Pete Swift, Oak Lawn Township's road maintenance worker for 22 years, will celebrate his retirement with a party from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Oak Lawn Town Hall.
Patnoe-Blight
Jen Patnoe and Chad Blight were married Oct. 1, 2005, at the Legacy Golf Course with the Rev. John Becker officiating.
Four generations
Four generations recently gathered were Jaidyn Solberg, daughter; Sarah Solberg, mother; Mona Gedde, grandmother; and Henry Peck Sr., great-grandfather.
CHURCHES
Patrick Bigabo, a journalist from Rwanda who was there during the genocide, will speak at 11:15 a.m. Sunday at the UCC Congregational Church.
The latest outbreak
Have you heard about the latest disease our country is facing? It's not bird flu or any other possible pandemic; it's a disease that's already widespread in our country from coast to coast.
Chaplains eager to help
Strained relationships or other stressful situations are often evident in a person's home or workplace. Some people take home the stress from their job and it affects their family's lives.1
A 'three-week season'
This year's postseason is all about the number three for the Central Lakes College volleyball team.
Verndale, W-DC, Staples-Motley advance
VERNDALE -- Kelly Stave collected 28 set assists, 10 digs, four blocks, three kills and two ace serves to lead the Verndale Pirates to a 25-11, 21-25, 25-9, 25-14 win over Menahga in North Subsection 8, Class 2A quarterfinal volleyball action Thursday.
Major environmental story unfolds in Brainerd lakes area
The recent discovery of zebra mussels in Rice Lake, a 400-acre impoundment on the Mississippi River, is serious business.
Four area runners advance from Section 8
PARK RAPIDS -- Three Crosby-Ironton Rangers and Clayton Foster of Pequot Lakes are headed to the Class 1A state cross country meet thanks to their finishes Friday at the Section 8 meet.
BHS teams, Tyner, McAllister, Holmes qualify
For only the second time in school history the Brainerd Warriors have qualified their boys' and girls' teams for the Class 2A state cross country meet.
Upcoming sporting events
Upcoming sporting events
Ranger duo is state tourney compatible
Since their freshman year, Betsy Wehseler and Farrah Steinke have had one tennis goal.
Warriors can't pull off upset, lose to Cardinals
ALEXANDRIA -- It took extra points in the third match but the second-seeded Alexandria Cardinals eliminated the seventh-seeded Brainerd Warriors volleyball team from the Section 8, Class 2A playoffs Friday 25-14, 25-18, 27-25.
What's on radio and television
Radio guide
Rangers eliminate top seed
DEER RIVER -- The fourth-seeded Crosby-Ironton Rangers proved seeds don't mean much during playoff time as Annie Adams had 18 kills and Chelsea Lundgren added 13 kills in an upset win over top-seeded Deer River 25-15, 22-25, 25-27, 25-19, 15-11 in the West Subsection 7, Class 2A volleyball playoffs Friday.
Staples-Motley teams win section
WADENA -- Staples-Motley boys' and girls' cross country teams qualified for state by winning titles in the Section 6, Class 1A meet Thursday.
Holes in one
Gary Holman, Brainerd, aced the 163-yard, 11th hole at Eagles Landing using a 7-wood.
Foley edges Staples-Motley for third place
MINNEAPOLIS -- Diana Sicard and Abby Edin won singles matches and Miranda Milless-Julia Schock won at No. 3 doubles as the Staples-Motley Cardinals were defeated by Foley 4-3 for third place in the Class 1A state team tournament Thursday at Nicollet Tennis Club.
No longer his Day in the sun
Two state football records set nine years ago by the Brainerd Warriors have quietly fallen by the wayside this month.
SCOREBOARD
Football
Wehseler-Steinke advance in consolation, Edin falls twice
MINNEAPOLIS -- Betsy Wehseler and Farrah Steinke ran into a "buzz saw" in their opening round of the Class 1A state doubles tennis tournament Friday at the Nicollet Tennis Club in Minneapolis.
SPORTS SHORTS
The Mid-Minnesota Halloween Hockey Hootenanny will be played at Brainerd Area Civic Center this weekend.
Warriors hope to overcome the odds
They are the Central Lakes Conference champions, unbeaten and eighth in the final Class 5A football rankings.
Pierz's Gall, Talberg headed to state meet
PIERZ -- Steven Gall finished fourth in the Section 5, Class 1A boys' cross country race and Jamie Talberg was fifth in the girls' event and both will represent the Pierz Pioneers in the Class 1A state meet Nov. 5 at St. Olaf College in Northfield.
Section 8, Class 5A semifinals
Offense
Brainerd fifth in 14-under team tennis event
A Brainerd team finished fifth in the 14-under intermediate division of boys' and girls' singles, boys' and girls' doubles and mixed doubles in the USA Team Tennis Midwest Regional Championships Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Oklahoma City.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Upcoming sporting events
Pohlkamp is a priceless Pioneer
Mike Pohlkamp is one football player who should believe in quality, not quantity.
Two new projectors offer all-in-one home theater experience
RICHMOND, Va. -- OK, so you can't afford the plush couch ensemble, the top-of-the-line audio receiver, progressive-scan DVD carousel and dashboard-sized LCD television.
More power to you
SAN FRANCISCO -- Battery makers like to joke that consumers may eventually need to strap huge power packs on their backs to supply the growing number of portable products they carry.
Wi-Fi on the farm
HERMISTON, Ore. -- Parked alongside his onion fields, Bob Hale can prop open a laptop and read his e-mail or, with just a keystroke, check the moisture of his crops.
Tech devices spark rush to give batteries a boost
SAN FRANCISCO -- For most of us, a dead battery in our cell phone or digital camera is an annoyance. For surgical tools salesman Jason Paul, it can cost him big money.
Tracking mobile phones for real-time traffic data
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Driving to work, you notice the traffic beginning to slow. And because you have your cell phone on, the government senses the delay, too.
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State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs from the upper 50s along the north
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Patchy morning fog northcentral
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Areas of fog in the morning...Otherwise mostly sunny. Highs in the middle 50s to lower 60s.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs near 60 east to around 70 far west.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Chance of light showers... Perhaps with a thunderstorm east. Highs in the 60s.
Guess what's coming
Weather drawing by Amanda Imgrund in the Riverside third grade of Mrs. Meyer.
State forecast for S.D.
Friday...Partly cloudy west. Mostly sunny east. Breezy. Highs from the mid 60s northeast to mid 70s central.
Branch swinger
Weather drawing by Laura Wuflestad of Ms. Hemstad's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy northwest. Mostly sunny southeast. A slight
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy northwest. Partly cloudy southeast. A chance
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy east. Mostly cloudy west. Breezy and warm.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s far northwest to middle 60s southwest.
SUPPORT
Infertility
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Brainerd Alateen
WHAT'S DOING
The Bethany Good Samaritan Auxiliary will meet 10 a.m. Thursday in the classrooms. Special guest will be Pat Nelson, director of nursing at Bethany. We will be planning the holiday bake sale and jewelry boutique in December and lefse-making in November.
ORGANIZATIONS
Brainerd Jaycees