Wednesday, December 5, 2007
BIRTHS
Joseph and LaVern (Gable) Kranz, St. Cloud, a girl, Nataliah Paige, 7 pounds, 2 ounces, Nov. 6, 2007. Grandparents are Scott and Cindy Kranz, Little Falls, and Yo Suk and Don Gable, St. Cloud. Great-grandparents are John and Pat Abfalter, St. Cloud, and Cathy and Roger Kranz, Hillman.
CLC acknowledges fall sports teams, coaches
Central Lakes College paid tribute to its fall sports teams on Friday in ceremonies held on the Brainerd campus.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Do you have a treasured photo? Send us your favorite family photo-graphs, 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@brainerd dispatch. com or drop them off at the Dispatch.
PETS OF THE WEEK
Kentucky is a 1-year-old male black Lab mix. He was found at Kentucky Fried Chicken and brought to Heartland Animal Rescue Team. Kentucky is well behaved with a calm disposition. He's smart, a fast learner and has already been taught several commands. He loves tennis balls and spending time with people. Brainerd Dispatch/Heidi Lake
ORGANIZATIONS
Brainerd Jaycees
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SUPPORT GROUPS
Brainerd Alateen
SUPPORT GROUPS
Lakes Area Ecumenical Bereavement
Glorious morning
Boyd L. Junes submitted this photograph he calls, "Morning Glory," which he captured Sept. 5 west of Brainerd.
Eating habits having a healthy effect on others
December is here and so is the end.
It's never too late to learn
Don Wilkins of Park Rapids is not your typical college student.
LOCAL BRIEFS
LITTLE FALLS - The University of Minnesota Extension Service is offering two courses to help food service establishments meet the educational requirement for Certified Food Managers.
Second storm causes crashes
Unlike Saturday, when blizzard-like conditions and 10 inches or more of snow kept motorists off area roads, Tuesday's snowfall was accompanied by several crashes and vehicles in ditches.
Lincoln School
closure hearing
not planned
Even though Lincoln Elementary School is closing at the end of the school year, the building itself is proposed to be repurposed so the Brainerd School Board will not be conducting a public hearing on the school closure, according to the school district.
The gift of giving - and saving
The first week of December is already half over. Radio stations have started filtering carols into their rotations. We even have some of that much desired fresh-fallen snow that sets the scene for the holiday season. The Salvation Army bells ring as we enter and exit our local shopping venues. And the stores are awash in color and festive displays.
Overheard
"Welcome back,old friend."
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone, including commercial snow removal operators, that it is against state law to deposit snow on to a public roadway.
Dance team slightly downbeat over results
The Brainerd Warrior High School dance team hosted its first dance invitational Saturday, placing second in high kick and fifth in jazz in Class 3A.
TIF approved for Taco John's
With help in the form of tax breaks from the city, Taco John's will be moving to a new location along Washington Street.
Deputy back on job in county after nearly two years on duty in Iraq
After spending almost two years as a Minnesota National Guard sergeant in Iraq, Mike Davis is readjusting to his role as a Crow Wing County sheriff's deputy.
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley school levy narrowly fails
The Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District operating levy referendum was defeated Tuesday by just 18 votes.
GET READY FOR MORE
Right on the heels of this past weekend's winter storm comes a Alberta clipper promising more snow late Monday and Tuesday.
Levy, budget are adopted
BAXTER - Baxter has a 2008 tax levy and budget.
Baxter facility request
on hold
The city of Brainerd will wait for an undetermined amount of time before acting on a request from Baxter for additional capacity at Brainerd's wastewater treatment facility.
This was Brainerd
DECEMBER 5 - 40 years ago (1967) - New concepts in the field of education plus federal funds have brought about revolutionary changes in school libraries in Brainerd and will bring more in the future.
Bypass surveys presented
PEQUOT LAKES - Bypass or not to bypass - that was the topic of three separate surveys conducted this fall by the Region Five Development Commission with Pequot Lakes residents, visitors and business owners.
Overheard
"There's an endless stream of new games that will never be suitable for children."
CORRECTION
The headline on an AP story in Friday's Religion page should have said a judge says highway crosses in Utah are not illegal. The headline incorrectly said the judge said they were not legal.
LOCAL BRIEFS
There will be a spaghetti supper benefit for 18-month-old Mercedie Renae Petterson-Filsmyer, daughter of Vanessa Filsmyer, Pine River, and Keith Petterson, Merrifield, and granddaughter, of Buck and Darlene Filsmyer, Pine River, and Mike and Wendy Petterson, Merrifield, from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Pine River American Legion Club. Cost is $7; children under 3 are free. Music by Galen Filsmyer will be from 8-10 p.m. Drawings will be from 4-10 p.m. Must be present to win.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1987) - As we all become busier with the Christmas holiday drawing near, take some time out and visit your library.
Conrad B. Mager
WACONIA - Conrad Bane Mager, age 60, born in Brainerd, currently of Waconia, passed away Nov. 27, 2007. Preceded in death by mother, Gertrude. Survived by father, Wilbur; brother, Eric; and many friends. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery was held on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007.
Eugene H. Jordan
DEERWOOD - Eugene Herman Jordan, age 66, resident of Deerwood, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Eugene was born on Feb. 19, 1941, in Mankato to Gilbert and Lucille (Schmidt) Jordan.
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.
Eugene Nuehring
LITTLE FALLS - Eugene Nuehring, 87-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Dec. 4, 2007, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, Minn.
Florence A. Koehn
MOUND - Memorial services will be on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church in Mound for Florence A. Koehn, age 88, of Paynesville and formerly of Mound, who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at the Koronis Manor in Paynesville. The Rev. Cheryl Williams will officiate. Private graveside services were held at Mound Union Cemetery, Mound.
Charles 'Chuck' Hanson
PILLAGER - Charles "Chuck" Hanson, 72, of Pillager, died at his home Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. Memorial services will be Friday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with the Rev. Bob Osell officiating. Friends may visit during the hour prior to services.
Herbert E. Woodhouse
PILLAGER - Herbert "Herb" E. Woodhouse, 79, of Pillager, died at his home Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the First Lutheran Church in Pillager. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Interment will follow services on Thursday at the Wildwood Cemetery in Pillager.
Stanley Harris
Stanley Harris, age 80, of Brainerd, died Sunday at Woodland Good Samaritan Village. Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with Deacon Dave Brown officiating.
Juliene 'Jill' A. Reed
CROSSLAKE - Juliene "Jill" Anne Reed suddenly but peacefully completed her earthly journey at her Crosslake home on Friday evening, Nov. 30, 2007. Memorial services will be Thursday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. A celebration of life reception will follow in Brenny's reception room.
Kenneth T. Jay
DEER CREEK - Kenneth T. Jay, age 56, of Deer Creek, passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples. Family will receive friends starting at 1 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel.
JoAnn 'Jackie' Gilbertson
LAKE SHORE - JoAnn "Jackie" (Brekken) Gilbertson, age 75, resident of Lake Shore, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital. Jackie was born in Little Falls, Minn., Sept. 14, 1932, to Harry and Bessie (Pierzina) Posch. She married Howard C. Gilbertson Oct. 7, 1982, in Paulsbo, Wash. Jackie and Howard had been residents of Bloomington prior to moving to Lake Shore 25 years ago. She was a member of St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa.
Joyce V. 'Joy' Soli
Joyce Violet "Joy" Soli, age 75, resident of Lamont House in Brainerd, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Joyce was born Sept. 1, 1932, in Melrose Park, Ill., to John and Margaret (Peterson) Soli. After moving to Minneapolis, she worked at Quality Enterprises in Baxter and later at Paul Bunyan DAC in Brainerd.
Joyce Soli
Joyce Soli, age 75, resident of Brainerd, died Monday, Dec. 3, 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.
Stanley Harris
Stanley Harris, age 80, of Brainerd, died Sunday at Woodland Good Samaritan Village. Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with Deacon Dave Brown officiating.
Amaryllis 'Amy' Shubert
PEQUOT LAKES - Amaryllis Ann "Amy" Shubert, age 76, of Pequot Lakes, died on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Ardele M. Kimball
AITKIN - Ardele M. Kimball, age 84, of Aitkin, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Aloysius 'Al' Kaiser
ROYALTON - Aloysius "Al" Kaiser, age 87, of Royalton, Minn., passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Royalton. Arrangements are with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Royalton.
Hilding 'Bill' Nelson
Hilding "Bill" Nelson, 89, resident of Daggett Brook Township, rural Brainerd, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at his home, the same home in which he was born on Aug. 13, 1918, to Erick and Rosanna (Olson) Nelson.
Open Forum
I am amazed that some people voted no on the school referendum because they believe that teachers make "too" much money. Consider that the price of obtaining a four-year degree at a public university is well over $50,000, with some teacher licensure programs requiring a fifth-year as well, consider also that a good portion of college students must obtain loans - and consider finally that the starting salary for teachers is about $32,000 per year. Do the math!
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GUEST COLUMN: We all need to work together
I want to thank the Dispatch for reprinting Superintendent Jerry Walseth's words that urge us to look ahead at what we are going to do for our future. He is asking for community members to get involved, for new volunteers to come forward and he is inviting the business community to do some brainstorming; for all of us to be part of the solution. His message needs repeating and highlighting.
GUEST COLUMN: 'You ain't seen nothing yet'
Now that the furor over the failed Independent School District181 school levy referendum is starting to die down, as a former three term Round Rock, Texas, school board trustee who moved to Brainerd a year ago, let me assure you of one thing.
VOX POP
I just drove from Crosby to Baxter at 10 p.m. The roads - city, state and county - were in terrible condition. I didn't see one snowplow. I don't understand why plows can't be sent out long before they are.
Curling rescheduled
The curling league held at Hallett Community Center in Crosby was canceled due to weather Dec. 8. Games have been rescheduled for Dec. 15.
Flyer Nordic teams deal with high expectations
Terry Wasland doesn't put stock in preseason rankings.
Correction/clarification
Mack Glasby was incorrectly identified as Mark Galsby in Monday's Brainerd Warrior wrestling story.
Pillager's Bentson is back
He's back.
Scoreboard
Area events
Moenkedick, Kern earn All-State
Seniors Sam Moenkedick and Ethan Kern of the Verndale Pirates football team were named to the Minnesota Nine-Man All-State football team Tuesday.
Brown on the beam
Warrior Missy Brown scored an 8.6 on the beam to win the event in Tuesday's meet against Sartell. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
Warriors lose Kramer, win meet
As Missy Brown prepared for her first varsity floor routine she knew one thing was certain - her score would count.
LOCAL SHORTS
The Brainerd Warrior boys' basketball team will host a nine-team scrimmage from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Forestview Middle School in Baxter.
Warrior JV gymnastics wins
The Brainerd Warriors junior varsity gymnastics team defeated Sartell 119.45-105.55 Tuesday at Brainerd High School.
Scoreboard
Area events
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Becoming mostly cloudy with snow developing northeast half.
Wisconsin state forecast
Lake-effect snow advisory for iron county until noon cst...
My snowman
Weather drawing by Elisabethlynn Bolme of Mr. Stark's third-grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs 5 to near 20 far south.
State forecast for Minnesota
Snow advisories in effect for today for northwest and central
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy. A chance of light snow west with flurries
State forecast for S.D.
Winter weather advisory north central and northeast today...
Brainerd's November snow, precipitation were below average
Although quickly outdated by the recent snows of December, the November snowfall recorded by the DNR in Brainerd was 3.8 inches, well below the 10-year-average of 8.7 inches.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
State forecast for N.D.
A variety of winter weather advisories today through this
Wisconsin state forecast
Snow advisory today and tonight south and west wisconsin...
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy. A chance for light snow central and west. A slight chance of light rain far southwest. Highs from 10 to 15 far northeast to the lower 50s far southwest.
Big snowman
Weather drawing by Taya Person of Ms. Palmer's first-grade class at Lincoln school.