Tuesday, November 16, 2004
EXTRA CREDIT
Benjamin Aho, a student at the University of Minnesota Crookston, majoring in Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional Management was the 2004 recipient of the James L. Madden Hospitality Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to employees or their family members employed by Madden's on Gull Lake pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.
CRIME
THEFTS -- Brian Stealy, Deerwood, Friday reported theft from residence.
Brainerd man hurt hunting
Michael Leigh Reiner, 18, of rural Brainerd, was discharged Monday from St. Cloud Hospital after being involved in a hunting mishap Sunday in a boat near the Executive Acres area on the Mississippi River.
Accident
A Lake Shore teenager suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident reported at 11:49 a.m. Saturday on Highway 371, one mile south of Pequot Lakes, the State Patrol reported.
City will pitch in for holiday lights
Downtown Brainerd will have lighted trees for the holidays, although city council members differed on whether the city should help pay for the effort.
Ceremony will mark Washington Middle School's history, closure
Since 1929, Washington Middle School has served as an institution of learning in Brainerd for students of all ages.
This was Brainerd
30 years ago (1974) - Officials last night unveiled plans for a new medical center adjacent to St. Joseph's Hospital that would provide facilities for an additional 20 physicians, most of them specialists.
No deal
Stock Building Supply will not be building at the Northern Pacific Center site in east Brainerd after all.
LF near Wal-Mart zoning vote
LITTLE FALLS -- If the Little Falls City Council accepts its planning and zoning commission's recommendation on rezoning property north of the Country Inn and Suites, the city will be one step closer to having a Wal-Mart Super Center.
United Way disbursing money from fall 2003 drive
The Crow Wing County United Way, in the midst of changing the way it does business, continues to disburse money raised during the fall of 2003 campaign.
Overheard
"I don't know."
Overheard
"Maybe we learned from April. We learned we can't do it piecemeal. When we go in, we go all the way through."
Local briefs
The Family Readiness Group in Brainerd is meeting to organize Christmas cards being sent to area troops.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1984) - Now that the ballots have been counted, Crow Wing County residents can assess the performance of the punch card voting machines which were used here for the first time this fall.
Game has magical appeal
When Magic: The Gathering, the world's first collectible card game, made its debut in 1993, it seemed like just another fad.
Vivian E. Groenwold
SUN CITY, Ariz. -- Vivian Emma Groenwold, 84, of Sun City, Ariz., died Nov. 11, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Merle, formerly from Brainerd; children, Joan (Jim) Johnson, Jerry (Peg) Groenwold, of Brainerd, and Judy (Kevin) Stoltz, of Redmond, Ore.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Grace Bible Church of Sun City. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Kenneth E. Ehrhardt
ST. PAUL -- Kenneth E. Ehrhardt, 90, St. Paul, died Nov. 13, 2004, in St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Viva (Chatfeild), and sister, Grace Evans.
Mildred M. Bednarek
CROSBY -- Mildred Margaret Bednarek, 82, died peacefully at home Nov. 9, 2004. She was a lady who truly enjoyed the fullness of life, family and friends who generously gave of her love and laughter. Her loving husband, Leo, preceded her in death.
Eugene Strzelecki
Eugene Strzelecki, age 86, of rural Motley, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at his home. Services will be on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Brenny Funeral Home Chapel in Randall. Relatives will receive friends on Monday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Home Chapel in Randall.
Marie Radel
ST. CLOUD -- Marie Radel, age 99, of St. Cloud, formerly of Wabasso, died on Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at Carefree Assisted Living in St. Cloud. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at 2 p.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church in Willow Lake Township, Redwood County, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Donald 'Don' W. Brockman
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Donald "Don" W. Brockman died at his home in Greensboro, N.C., on Nov. 14, 2004. He was born in Minneapolis on March 31, 1929, to William and Edna (Birkeland) Brockman. He was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School and attended Brainerd Junior College. He was a radio announcer and sportscaster for KLIZ when it began operating. After graduating from St. Cloud Teachers College, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he worked in various states for Western Electric Co. He married Kathleen Roche, of Dublin, Ireland, in 1955. He is survived by his wife; three sons; four grandchildren; and his sister, Ardyce (Chuck) Johnson, of Pillager, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Edward and James Brockman.
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Marie V. Proper
Marie V. Proper, 87-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls with the Rev. Nicholas Landsberger officiating.
Frances Nelson
Frances Nelson, 92-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Sunday, November 14, 2004, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, Minn. Arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
James Royalty
PEQUOT LAKES -- James Royalty, age 73, of Pequot Lakes, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at the St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Crosslake Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake and for one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Crystal Lake Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Martha M. Misener
Martha M. Misener, age 87, resident of Brainerd, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at her home. Martha was born in Lakefield, Minn., July 15, 1917, to John Andrew and Bessie Irene (Pribyl) Sokolik. She married Eugene Misener June 19, 1939, in Lakefield. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, St. Lucy Guild and the Catholic Church Women.
Clara Hoheisel
Clara Hoheisel, 87, of Pierz, Minn., passed away Sunday, November 14, 2004, at her home in Pierz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz with the Rev. Gerald Dalseth officiating.
Martin Tschida
Martin Tschida, 83, Pierz, Minn., died Friday, November 12, 2004, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 15, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz with the Rev. Gerald Dalseth officiating.
Martha Misener
Martha Misener, age 87, resident of Brainerd, died Saturday, November 13, 2004, at her home.
Henry L. Fiedler
Henry L. Fiedler, age 89, a resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Sunday, November 14, 2004, at the St. Otto's Care Center.
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Obituary notices are charged at 34 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
Here's more to substantiate Cal Thomas' claim that ignorant voters are everywhere: Surveying Bush supporters, a University of Maryland PIPA/Knowledge Networks poll found that:
OUR OPINION: PINE MEADOWS
Every once in awhile it's wise to stop, take a breath and assess where you're at and where you're headed. That's good advice, whether you're lost in the woods or trying to shape public policy in complicated times.
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Open Forum
I've been a bartender in the area for 19 years, and I just wanted to address the Open Forum letter on bartenders needing more education. Probably most of the bars in this area send their employees to some kind of training every year or every other year.
BHS team second; relay wins
The Brainerd Warriors swimming and diving team got a little well-earned revenge at Saturday's Section 8, Class 2A swimming and diving meet at the St. Cloud Apollo poll.
Flyers' Corrow fourth
SAUK RAPIDS-- Little Falls' Brittney Corrow scored a fourth place finish in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:04.89 at the Section 3, Class 2A swimming and diving meet Saturday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Athletes behaving badly
Why would anyone want to emulate a pro athlete in 2004?
Scoreboard
Area events
Raiders settle for third at nationals
ROCHESTER -- Third place isn't what the Central Lakes College team wanted in the National Junior College Division III volleyball tournament.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy. Areas of rain mainly southeast. Highs in the
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Cloudy east and south. Areas of fog and drizzle south.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Sunny and warm. Highs 50 to 60.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny...Except mostly cloudy with patchy fog extreme southeast this morning. Highs from the upper 50s northeast...To the mid to upper 60s southwest and south central.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy north. Mostly cloudy south. A slight chance
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the 50s.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny west and north. Mostly cloudy southeast this morning...Becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs 50 to 60 east and far north...60 to 65 southwest.
Ready for rain
Weather drawing by Eleanor Heggerston of Mr. Harmala's fourth grade class at Eagle View school.
Sunny sun
Weather drawing by Trelbie Sobiech of Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at Riverside school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Morning drizzle and fog. Turning partly cloudy northwest... Mostly cloudy elsewhere. Highs in the lower to middle 50s.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Cloudy with a chance of light rain spreading from southwest to northeast. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy. Scattered sprinkles and areas of drizzle in the