Story archive for December 2002

Tuesday, Dec. 31

• Untitled Document Uno sharks By Massaaki Harada,

• Area deaths for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002

• Area deaths for Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003

• The year in area sports: January through April

• The year in area sports: May through July

• Veryl Reed, 81, Hollandale

• Robert Allen Butler Jr., 64, Owatonna

• Edward T. Christian, 83, Albert Lea

• Gerald D. Shaunce, 61, Geneva

• Nettie F. Butler, 93, Albert Lea

• Nelson salary dispute heading to court

• Courthouse flap, school, Farmland led year in news

• Albert Lea Lake home to ice-fishing town during winter

• County called good tax-free-zone candidate

• Looking back: A month-by-month review of 2002

• Column: Swami offers predictions for Freeborn County and beyond

• Editorial: Cloning news a bad way to start the year

• Column: Parenting a teenager is a job best approached with great care

• Editorial: Don't let New Year celebration turn to tragedy

• Untitled Document Hoop highlight By Jim Lutgens,

Monday, Dec. 30

• Untitled Document Tigers top BA for

• Area sports calendar for Jan. 2 - 4, 2003

• ALHS hockey girls fourth in Holiday Cup tourney

• ALHS hockey boys fall, but make progress

• ALHS girls bounce back in tourney

• ALHS boys win inaugural Tiger Classic, Woodside named MVP

• Area deaths for Monday, Dec. 30, 2002

• Adeline V. Wichmann, 89, Albert Lea

• Dagner volunteers for the Rock

• Man robs gas station with knife

• Column: Come up with something new to do in the upcoming year

• Untitled Document Semi, car collide on

Saturday, Dec. 28

• Court date set for District 27 result contest

• Albert Lea hockey boys crush STA

• ALHS girls' hockey team wins opener at Blaine

• Memories of 'an old fishing pal'

• ALHS basketball girls can't catch Spring Grove

• Tigers roll in tourney opener

• Arlene Marian Moller, 78, Albert Lea

• Arlene Alice Jensen, 84, Scottsdale, Ariz.

• Robert D. Babey, 67, San Diego, Calif.

• Area deaths for Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002

• County to discuss Nelson's salary

• Wall mural at ALHS near completion

• New salon opens on Bridge

• New program offers support to those caring for loved ones

• Famous local racing car still exists

• Christmas

• Column: 2002 saw the start of key transitions for Freeborn County

• Editorial: Ranking makes taxes a little easier to take

• Untitled Document Netting another win By Michael

Friday, Dec. 27

• Untitled Document On the ice By Michael

• Area sports calendar for Dec. 27 - 28

• Area man wins 2002 CRA championship

• Eva T. Hill, 97, Albert Lea

• Jeanie Walsh, 58, Lino Lakes

• Ethel I. Jordan, 88, Albert Lea

• Area deaths for Friday, Dec. 27, 2002

• Mary Jane Wesely, 81, Owatonna

• Hazel M. Amundson, 94, Albert Lea

• Elsie H. Durrant, 88, Albert Lea

• Property taxes fall in middle

• Column: A look at what folks did between the holidays 50 years ago

Thursday, Dec. 26

• Guest column: 'Good enough' is not enough

• Tiger Classic set to tip off

• Area deaths for Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002

• Untitled Document Tiger tipoff time By Michael

• Clements Fremont Henle, 86, Tucson, Ariz.

• Mary Jane Wesley Long, 81, Owatonna

• Mayor Bob Haukoos finishes his only term

• Women's missionary fellowship celebrates 100 years

• Column: Spill down the stairs takes the spotlight off a fine meal

Tuesday, Dec. 24

• Editorial: City is right to woo Quality Pork facility

• ALHS matmen 12th at Monticello

• Local bowler has 4 300 games in 3-week span

• NC-NK third, Lake Mills fourth in Viking Invitational

• Blades skate past Austin 10-5, improve record to 8-1

• Area deaths for Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002

• No obituaries or deaths to report for Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002

• Donations help spread Christmas cheer

• Judge chosen for Senate challenge

• The Tribune's colorful salute to Christmas

• Conservation efforts garner honor for Bryson

• Modderman says addiction led to thefts from Olson

• Quality Pork incentives set; new officials take office

• Column: If you get a Christmas card from Crandall, demand your check

• Column: Going back to Christmas basics to find true meaning

• Untitled Document Holiday tourney time By Michael

Monday, Dec. 23

• Swimmers take 3rd in AL Relays

• Area sports calendar for Dec. 26 - 28

• Scrabeck enjoys time helping others

• Editorial: Awards show one person can wield power

• Column: A few humble Christmas suggestions for Albert Lea

• Untitled Document Right on Target By Michael

• Untitled Document People person By Michael Martin,

• Tigers win during visit to pro arena

Saturday, Dec. 21

• Noel F. Pechacek, 53, Albert Lea

• Karen M. Johnson, 60, Geneva

• Area deaths for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002

• Keeping your kids busy in Albert Lea during winter break

• County holds Christmas party at the 1888 courthouse

• Snowy weather leads to hit and run accident

• The best present of all

• How a local man solved the Christmas toy shortage

• Thoughts on December

• Column: Passing out recognition for people and events of 2002

• 'Twas the week before Christmas'

• G-E girls net key Southeast Conference win

• Bulldogs can't contain B-K

• A-C girls hold off Bethlehem Academy

• 7th-grade girls win tourney

• 'A good day fishing' is a relative term

• Ruth L. Borchard, 91, New Richland

• Evelyn Huisenga Balk, 89, Worthington

Friday, Dec. 20

• Area deaths for Friday, Dec. 20, 2002

• Hillman nets five goals as ALHS hockey girls win 7-3

• Swimmers win home opener

• Tiger wrestlers defeat JM, Northfield

• Area sports calendar for Dec. 20 - 21

• William Lowry Tveit, 79, San Diego, Calif.

• Anton Delyn Cech, 47, Albert Lea

• Russell W. Knutson, 76, Bricelyn

• Ruth M. Smith, 90, Huron, S.D.

• Workforce site goes on line

• One suspect in cocaine bust pleads not guilty

• Christmas concert to mark 'Season of Love'

• Powerball ticket sales up as jackpot continues to climb

• Column: Some illuminating observations regarding Christmas lights

• Editorial: State shouldn't withhold local aid payment

• Untitled Document Tigers hold the Mayo By

• Untitled Document Power surge By Michael Martin,

Thursday, Dec. 19

• Untitled Document Back to the Big

• John Albin Levorson, 23, Northwood, Iowa

• Arleigh M. Lee, 77, Ellendale

• Habitat stepping up local efforts

• Integrity of recount process at stake, plaintiffs contend

• Farm bill offers help for rural communities

• School tax levy up 41 percent

• Weekend Planner: Christmas concerts lead events

• Column: As Christmas approaches, holiday state of mind sets in

Wednesday, Dec. 18

• Area sports calendar for Dec. 19 - 21

• ALHS girls top New Ulm for season's first victory

• ALHS hockey boys hold off Waseca

• Delyn Cech, 47, Albert Lea

• Area deaths for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002

• Senate dispute will go to court

• County uncertain about Nelson's pay suit

• Service agencies plead to legislators

• Referendum additions will come regardless of state budget

• Guest column: Reduce waste this holiday season

• Editorial: Lawsuit another hard-to-explain election twist

• Column: Christmas brings food and presents, but most of all, love

• Untitled Document A win over Waseca By

Tuesday, Dec. 17

• High schoolers use improv to convey message

• Blades drop first league game

• Rebel wrestlers second in tourney

• Steven R. Morgan, 52, Austin

• Bonnie Joan Schultz, 56, Northwood, Iowa

• Emmanuel J. 'Manny' Chirpich, 71, Wells

• Scott Dean Sasser, 36, Rock Hill, S.C.

• Thomas Joseph Nolan, 78, Hartland

• Untitled Document Going to the basket By

• Arden Randall, 79, Glenville

• Driver in pizza robbery guilty

• Thorvald C. Sanderson, 81, Albert Lea

• Carl Oliver Flattum, 73, Albert Lea

• Grant Elsmore Gullickson, 84, Austin

• Area deaths for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002

• Republicans take Senate election to court

• Nelson takes county to court over his salary

• United Way reports great response to Freeborn County Cares program

• Editorial: Administration erred in not enforcing ban

• Column: Changes in government can be healthy, if done carefully

Monday, Dec. 16

• ALHS boys trounce Waseca

• Untitled Document On the court By Michael

• Column: Not all foods would work with a Christmas color scheme

• Here to help

• County offices will shuffle

• Area sports calendar for Dec. 17 - 21

Saturday, Dec. 14

• Untitled Document A pin for a

• Tigers turn back Scarlets

• Swimmers cruise in opener at Owatonna

• Fitzgerald, Faribault top ALHS girls 56-45

• Albert Lea bowling team places third

• Winter angling not limited to frozen lakes

• Charlotte Merdeen Miller, 61, Conger

• Area deaths for Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002

• Rose Kjos, 85, Owatonna

• Safe Air gains in tough economy

• Esse to go through extradation process

• Meth maker judged as mentally capable

• Local man amasses Avon car collection

• Experience may prove delicious at Dillan's

• Westendorf siblings enjoying living in same apartment building

• Reviving the tradition of city Christmas decorations (Second of two parts)

• The peanut watchers are busy at Al's house

• Editorial: Problems show need for more election training

• Column: Unintended messages seem to come from TV advertising

• Guest column: Tests can be a tool for improvement

• Untitled Document A growing company By Michael

Friday, Dec. 13

• Untitled Document The man with the

• ALHS matmen take down Lakeville

• Basketball Tigers lose game, Woodside

• ALHS hockey girls can't stop Holland in 5-2 loss to JM

• ALHS boys' hockey team falls 3-1 at JM

• Area deaths for Friday, Dec. 13, 2002

• Ballot problems cause alarm

• Pawlenty says fundamental changes needed

• Lack of snow puts pinch on recreation, commerce

• Clarks Grove bank to open Albert Lea branch next spring

• Editorial: Drivers' license controversy is a non-issue

• Column: Noting some of those odd traits in our favorite magazines

• Column: Shopping locally has a big impact

• Untitled Document Tigers fall to Falcons By

Thursday, Dec. 12

• When a recount doesn't count

• Phyllis J. Pechacek, 84, Albert Lea

• Area deaths for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002

• Albert Lea man arrested in connection with Iowa murder

• Local students take care of business at skills competition

• Church celebrates feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

• Weekend Planner: Holiday activities abound

• Editorial: Unfortunately, there was no perfect answer

• Column: Family made valiant effort to find a tree, or next-best thing

• Untitled Document Honoring a vision from

• Untitled Document The showdown's tonight By Michael

Wednesday, Dec. 11

• Untitled Document Tigers freeze Falcons By Michael

• Tigers take Long way home

• ALHS boys struggle at Rochester

• ALHS hockey girls win 5-1 at Faribault

• Albert Lea girls edged by JM, 49-46

• Area sports calendar for Dec. 12 - 14

• Ada Katherine Westland, 90, Minneapolis

• Beatrice I. Weseman, 81, Hollandale

• Harvey V. Brandt, 78, Wells

• Area deaths for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002

• Sparks certified District 27 winner; Schwab likely to appeal

• Riverland to stop holding yearly gala

• City investing more into downtown project

• Leaders want LGA portioned differently

• Column: Hartland a city where the news will always amuse

• Untitled Document Disputed move puts Sparks

Tuesday, Dec. 10

• Column: Teaching is a calling that makes a difference for others

• A-C girls hold off GHEC, 48-45

• Blades win again

• Rebels win Blue Earth tournament

• Lake Mills fourth in tourney

• Area sports calendar for Dec. 10 - 14

• Area deaths for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002

• Untitled Document Glenville lights up with

• Water, sewer rate increases set

• Agency to attack poverty in new ways

• Women of Today project, individual efforts lead to displays

• Modderman was apprehended after calling police in Denver

• Crash victim was Rochester woman

• Editorial: Utility rate hike another result of Farmland fire

• Guest column: Higher education is an investment

Monday, Dec. 9

• Henderson delivers books to seniors' homes as volunteer

• Grapplers place 2nd despite injuries

• Area sports calendar for Dec. 9 - 14

• Mavis 'Mae' Wilds, 79, Albert Lea

• Area deaths for Monday, Dec. 9, 2002

• Woman dies in freeway accident east of Alden

• Grocery stores will seek to sell wine with dinner

• Column: Simplifying the Christmas season can make it more enjoyable

• Untitled Document Bearer of books By Michael

• Untitled Document A pin for the

Saturday, Dec. 7

• Untitled Document Oh so close By Michael

• ALHS boys nipped by Mankato West

• ALHS girls fall at West

• Glenville-Emmons girls humble Houston

• Comeback falls short for G-E boys

• DNR, Chippewa reach agreement on Mille Lacs

• Mavis A. Mae Wilds, 79, Albert Lea

• Harold W. Luetjens, 77, Albert Lea

• Marlys C. Thoe, 74, Albert Lea

• Carol Hiemenz Landley, 55, Ormond, Fla.

• Raymond Phillip Stenzel, 86, Wells

• Elsie S. Freidel, 87, Blue Earth

• City plans proposal for Quality Pork

• County budget grows due to bond

• 107-year-old church moved from Bricelyn area to Wells

• Modderman taken into custody

• Your Place bar opens in the downtown

• A-C students stage tasty fantasy

• Municipal Christmas tree revives historical claim (first of two parts)

• Q and A on swallows, falcons and hawks

• Who do you connect with?

• Column: Staying on downtown task can bring about rich rewards

• Guest column: A look at where our school funding goes

Friday, Dec. 6

• Column: Enjoying the legacies of the architect and the contractor

• Shorthanded Tigers come up short

• ALHS icemen fall to New Ulm

• Albert Lea girls drop 5-1 game at Eagan

• James Eric Luckstein, 25, Plainview

• Area deaths for Friday, Dec. 6, 2002

• Panel urges unity, understanding

• Drawdown brings lawsuit over Bear Lake

• Feds take over local drug case

• Untitled Document Tigers iced by New

Thursday, Dec. 5

• Weekend Planner: Holiday fun, doughnuts highlight weekend

• Earl Dean Barickman, 78, Albert Lea

• Juanita Kaye Roberts, 47, Elk River

• Harry Lindorff, 88, Wells

• Ivan F. Farris, 81, Conger

• Area deaths for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002

• Gloomy budget forecast stokes concern

• USC begins its search for interim superintendent

• Unemployment steady, but workforce dropping

• Trow takes reins of Destination: Albert Lea

• Editorial: Crisis meets opportunity in budget deficit

• Column: Even at Christmastime, there's room for a good ghost story

• Guest column: Ag census important for industry

• Untitled Document Deep freeze By Michael Martin,

• Untitled Document Tuesday turnovers By Michael Martin,

Wednesday, Dec. 4

• Albert Lea hockey girls lambaste Luverne

• School says early start will help kids

• 3 percent pay raises across the board

• School referendum's tax impact to be slightly less

• Editorial: A chance for more dialogue on development

• Column: Little invaders bring aggravation into otherwise healthy life

• Christmas kids

• Tuesday turnovers

• ALHS boys overcome Owatonna

• ALHS girls can't handle Huskies

• Tigers win a big one at Owatonna

Tuesday, Dec. 3

• Salvation Army looking for more volunteers

• Court won't lower bail for drug suspect

• Mental evaluation ordered for aggressive driver

• Column: Don't gang up on public figures before all the facts are in

• Editorial: Be on lookout for back-door tax increases

• Blades rally, then hold off Austin 6-5

• Rebels 2nd at Loyola tourney

• G-E boys drop season opener at Lake Mills

• Henry 'Hein' B. Oldert, 90, Albert Lea

• William Lowry Treit, 79, San Diego, Calif.

• Esther Ruerup, 86, Long Beach, Calif.

• Zeral Alexander Pirkl, 82, Geneva

• Area deaths for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002

• Board mulls raises, budget

• Albert Lea woman dies in car accident

Monday, Dec. 2

• Holiday cancellations available from Hope, Frost post offices

• Column: Christmas season brings the usual crop of interesting toys

• Tigers wrestle tough in tourney

• ALHS icemen cruise in opener

• Area deaths for Monday, Dec. 2, 2002

• Two die in car crash outside Manchester

• Untitled Document Stellar start By Michael Martin,

• Barber gives time as head of local humane society