Story archive for April 2004

Saturday, May 1

• Albert Lea Community Theatre's youth show is the story of love, faith, courage, giving and good's triumph over evil

• Apple reflects teacher's dedication

• Man dies in motorcycle accident

• Governor signs bills for small cities, schools

• WordAlone president to speak at meeting

• Richard Walter Wacholz, 68, Stewartville

• Donald P. Stencel, 74, Rochester

• Scott Christopher Kach, 21, Albert Lea

• Kenneth Gulbrandson, 78, East Gull Lake

• Take a Bow: Nine-year-old recognized for her courage

• Column: Preserving history of a community starts with preserving buildings

• Column: Cold war didn't prepare candidates

• A tough act to follow

• Baseball Tigers swept by West

• 'Addington's Army' rewarded with a season worth savoring

• Column: When dinner was supper, and lunch was king

• New Conger Meat Market owners won't change a thing

• Area street names show diversity

• Nature's World: Backyard birding best

Friday, April 30

• Wall of Inspiration serves to honor kind-hearted

• Openings remain for sports camps

• G-E baseball team runs record to 9-0

• For first time this season, Tigers aren't first

• Column: Gen X doesn't know Roe or Wade

• Column: Music lover Harry Gillam reportedly had 10 to 11 kid bands

• Editorial: Fairness could be challenged without policy

• Roy Albert Drommerhausen, 87, Albert Lea

• Janice M. Hilliard, 61, Kasson

• Esther Jensen, 98, Albert Lea

• Cancer victim remains positive and takes aggressive stand against illness

• Decision Screen looks at trends, evaluates goals

• Historic preservation discussed

Thursday, April 29

• 'Tiki Paradise' theme for prom

• Blades 2nd in season-ending Sioux Falls Spring Classic

• New ALHS girls' soccer coach has great expectations

• Column: Attempts to view questionable movie more exciting than the flick

• Roy Drommerhausen, 87, Albert Lea

• Arlene I. Olson, 80, Albert Lea

• Florence Martinez Hernandez, 80, Albert Lea

• Motorcycle racer is happy with his niche in Manchester

• Bowling as sport?

• County expands industrial zone

• Resident questions removal

Wednesday, April 28

• Tax bill outlook is bleak

• JM tops baseball Tigers in 6 innings

• Veldman, Kuipers lead track boys at Faribault

• Softball Tigers edged by JM, 1-0

• Again, Tigers find a way to win

• Albert Lea track girls second to Century

• Column: Creating, keeping jobs a priority

• Column: Tales shared of Romeos, obituaries and shopping from Exit 22

• Editorial: Message one of personal choice, safety

• Kathryn Margaret (Luecht) Naylor, 67, El Paso, Texas

• Friendly, curious feline seeks a loving family

• Watershed progress slow but steady; much of work in hands of state agencies

• Target practice

• Sewer extension approved by council

Tuesday, April 27

• Listens data to be presented

• NRHEG boys take 4th, girls 5th at Byron Invitational

• Wolverines take title at NRHEG

• Softball Panthers third in own invitational

• Tigers tackle wind, Packers

• Tennis Tigers can't handle Huskies

• Editorial: Safety, firearms should be a priority for county

• Harry R. Atkinson, Rockcastle County, Ky

• David R. Anderson, 61, Savage, Minn.

• Ruth Waldemar, 98, Albert Lea

• Roger William Manteuffel, 84, O'Fallon, Il

• Portraying pride through property

• Speech team participation teaches kids speaking skills

• Life lesson learned by dying

Monday, April 26

• Alden resident recalls days on the farm

• Softball Tigers 5th at NRHEG

• Bush can't recall his mistakes

• Franken stuck in derivative, no-originality zone in radioworld

• Marie L. Helland, 85, Emmons

• Verne Francis Bergeson, 71, Albert Lea

• Rifle donated by robbed bankers

• Jerome 'Jerry' Johnson, 57, Alden

• Councilors face major decisions from full agenda

Saturday, April 24

• Nature's World: Answering all your Party Line questions

• Column: Sometimes, simpler is simply better

• ALHS golf boys top Century

• Sparby's Panthers enjoy unprecedented success

• Klukow, Tigers shut out Waseca

• Running down a dream

• Column: Events highlight number of volunteers

• Column: If you can't hear the silence at night, consider a sleep test

• Editorial: Development efforts must continue

• Marie Louise Helland, 85, Albert Lea

• Jerome 'Jerry' Johnson, 57, Wells

• Ethel Lucille Jones, 100, Albert Lea

• John R. 'Wad' Hockett, 89, Austin

• John LeRoy Register, Sr., 93, Adams

• Mary C. Dahlm, 85, Albert Lea

• Many fish species survived winter kill

• Bikers raise money for cancer victims

• Remax owner strives for pleasant purchases

• Loss of hair shows love of girl

• Albert Lea leads in JOBZ

• A piece of history goes up in smoke

• New book explains Todd-Rockefeller connection

• Art center features work of renowned photographic artist

Friday, April 23

• His church is first

• Softball Tigers blanked by Mayo

• Upstart ALHS golf girls improve to 2-0

• ALHS baseball team makes progress

• Softball Panthers win in 8

• Tennis Tigers end Big Nine drought

• Albert Lea golf boys top Waseca

• So, what did you think of the movie?

• Harry Gillam was the music man from Wells

• Volunteers make a difference, so take a bow

• Area deaths.

• Memorial honors veterans without costing them a lot

• Study may improve tourism in county

• Clerks, businesses face fines, loss of liquor licenses

• College in the Schools benefits students

• Residents question city sewer project

• Three airlifted to Mayo Clinic after collision

Thursday, April 22

• Fish fry proceeds will buy safety gear for team

• Column: Clinton to blame for intelligence failures

• Column: Siamese cats earned reputation as good ratters in local plague

• Rodger D.S. Squires, 66, New Brighton

• Gerald Jerry A. Clark, 69, Albert Lea

• Peggy A. Budach, 53, Lake Mills, Iowa

• Weekend filled with plenty of food, festivals

• Downtown listed on National Register of Historic places

• Company will bring 200 jobs

Wednesday, April 21

• Crossing guard ensures safe passage across city streets

• Column: You're from Hartland if your family coat of arms ties in the back

• Editorial: Loss of counter message is a disaster for state

• Lorna Jean Miller, 75, Wyoming, Minn.

• Ella Ivaida Strand, 97, Albert Lea

• John S. Claussen, 41, Maryland

• Communities rally

• Supervision for skate park poses funding problem for city

• Quirky family center of high school production

• Albert Lea Listens ideas could become physical plan with design team

• Community tornado drill scheduled

Tuesday, April 20

• Big Night gives students college experience

• USC girls 2nd, boys 4th at Blue Earth

• ALHS boys' tennis team shuts out Fairmont

• Knights' offense ignites at G-E

• G-E baseball team wins big

• Errors costly for Tigers

• ALHS boys conquer Eastwood, Mayo

• Schultz, Rebels edge Anderson, NRHEG 1-0

• Ruth Evelyn Nelson, 93, Albert Lea

• Gladys M. Larson, 95

• Robert "Bob" William Wend, Albert Lea

• Chamber presents development plan to Port Authority

• Council to discuss parking problem

• Students are accepted to All-State Orchestra, Band and Choir

• Wilmer A. Bill Weber, age 95, Faribault

Monday, April 19

• Knights net first win in tourney

• Column: Senate bill protects overtime pay

• Column: Senate is getting testy; Governor's pen is getting busy

• Editorial: Hats are off to students who volunteer time

• Area death

• Samuelson values wisdom of elderly

• Despite budget cuts HRA tries to avoid cutting assistance

• Construction won't hinder drivers

• NRHEG baseball team 2nd at Lourdes

Sunday, April 18

• USC/AC track girls 4th, boys 6th in tough field at Faribault

• Music with meaning

• Starlings are talented birds

• J.C. Penney once a popular store in town

• Stroke only temporarily sidetracks Tom Gordon

• Eight bills signed by governor now law

• Springborg will run for second term on county board

• Day of Inspiration brings crowd to their feet

• Students share what freedom means to them

• Editorial: Math Masters Bowlers, KATE Radio top the list

• Column:Thank a volunteer during Volunteer Recognition Week, April 18-23

• Baseball Tigers get win No. 1

• ALHS boys on target in opener

• G-E baseball team passes first test, improves to 3-0

• Softball Tigers edged at Faribault

• NRHEG girls win quad at Faribault Academies

• When it comes to wildlife, don't mess with Mother Nature

Friday, April 16

• New use for former bank sought

• Softball Panthers top A-C in 9 innings

• ALHS netmen blanked at Mankato West

• Wolverines can't hold back Hurricanes

• Column: When spending becomes investment

• Column: There are some interesting aspects of boundary lines

• Editorial: Excessive speeds add up to fatalities

• There are no death notices for Friday.

• Parking lot deal with Freeborn County appealed by landowner

• $600,000 grant makes Lea Center rehabilitation a reality

• Labor union seeks new contract

Thursday, April 15

• Juvenile sentenced to four years in prison

• Panther boys third among eight teams

• NRHEG girls fifth in invitational

• Column:Support sales tax option for the future

• Column:Prowling neighbors provided more than enough excitement for this gal

• Editorial: Consistent standard should be sought

• Legion band, chorus to present concert

• Trio serves up nourishing lunches to students

• High school play raises awareness of sexual violence

• Longer shifts will improve jailers' working conditions

• Strip mall will open in December

Wednesday, April 14

• Albert Lea girls finish second

• ALHS netmen play Waseca tough

• Softball Tigers fall to Century

• ALHS boys prevail at NR

• Column: College celebrates community connection

• Column: Dog's optimism grew after stump helped her catch a rabbit

• Editorial: College writing tests a good idea for future

• Veronica Matthies, 90, Rochester

• Manville George Meyer, 81, Albert Lea

• Grants to help improve dental health in county

• Three businesses to benefit from JOBZ incentives

• Kong toy provides hours of fun for dog

• Local students pass basic skills tests

• Chamber withdraws loan request

Tuesday, April 13

• Couple salvages personal items from charred home

• Department encourages safe use, cleanup, disposal of chemicals

• Column: New city manager's first week a busy one

• Thorn honored for academics, arts and athletics

• Simonsen's experience helps with transition into new role

• City capital wish list amounts to $39M

Monday, April 12

• Meat company's Berkshires make national headlines

• Column: Aging lawsuits becoming more prevalent

• Column: Clarke makes a good case for Bush's re-election

• There are no obituaries for Monday, April 12.

• Food and phone plans approved for new courthouse

• Dietitian enjoys scenery, people of community

Saturday, April 10

• Dorman bill would prohibit lawsuits spawned by weight gain

• Owners hoping to make shipping more convenient

• Organizers hope auction will fill void left by gala

• Smoke Free Coalition continues to educate

• Why the museum needs tour guides.

• Tips for attracting bluebirds.

• Terry Nelson retires from Fleet Farm Supply of Albert Lea

• Burning bans in effect as opener looms.

• Harang rolls elusive 300

• NRHEG track girls 4th, boys 6th in Rebel Relays

• Panthers bounce back

• Current laws make amendment needless

• Column: Lost wallet reaffirms basic faith in people

• Popular KATE Radio call-in show celebrates 50 years

• Editorial: Motorcyclists need to take precautions

• Kelly Kristine Maher, 17, Northwood, Iowa

• Patricia Elaine Aanerud, 74, Los Osos, Calif.

• Dorothy 'Fern' Wendt, 88, Albert Lea

Friday, April 9

• Editorial: Students, teacher, clubs, businesses are recognized

• Shorthanded ALHS track girls combine with boys for seventh place at Owatonna

• USC/AC boys first, girls third in Rebel Relays

• Baseball Tigers fall in five at Owatonna

• Greibrok, Wolverines blank OCS

• After 33 years on the lanes, Meyer rolls a perfect game

• Column: We are called to be witnesses

• Column: Let seniors get off sinking Medicare ship

• Column: All those time zones and their interesting aspects

• Leo E. O'Neal, Albert Lea

• Chamber loan, parking on city council agenda

• Dry conditions, winds lead to burning ban

• Moms, daughters plan trip to work Croatian orphans

Thursday, April 8

• Barbara M. Dentinger, 58, Eagan

• Grant will help county law enforcement cover water patrol this summer

• Easter egg hunt highlights weekend events

• Reserve funds at 66.1 percent

• A soldier's return

• Opinion: Easter memories include hats, church services, colored eggs

• Bernice Frances Skatter, 81, Albert Lea

Wednesday, April 7

• Local author helps residents write a book

• District approves new math curriculum

• Two fountains planned near Katherine Island

• Saving historic buildings education continues

• Tracksters seventh at Owatonna

• Not an easy opener

• Column: Readers' worthy questions spark worthy answers

• Antoinette Anne M. Bremer, 80, Glenville

• James Marvin Somnis, 76, Alden

• Harley rider finds time to give to charity

Tuesday, April 6

• Permit parking on the horizon

• Rebels 2nd at Mankato

• ALHS wrestlers take state title for fourth time in seven years

• Column: House acts on bills, it's Senate's turn

• Editorial: Cry of wolf shouldn't harden our hearts

• Robert Guy Taylor, 96, Albert Lea

• Keith P. Crawford, 88, Albert Lea

• Paul Anderson, former resident of Albert Lea

• Esther A. Charlson, 66, Warsaw, Mo.

• Ruby G. Hewitt, 93, Albert Lea

• Arthur C. Stiehl, 90, Northwood, Iowa

• Jeanice M. Malimanek, 71, Watertown, S.D

• Costly building repairs, low demand force closing of Thorne Crest South

• House, Senate haggle over effective date of lower alcohol limit

• Spring safety a concern for law enforcement

• Science project gives scientists first place

Monday, April 5

• Life of law

• A record-breaking season

• Student art showcased during exhibit Thursday

Sunday, April 4

• March of Dimes' ambassador continues to amaze doctors, family

• Holiday Lanes Bowling Results

• There's another summer just around the bend

• Two area players academic all-state

• Tigers rule all-conference team

• Column:Students learn about citizenship

• Editorial: Active students make a better community

• Column: Whether he's popular or not, Sparks leaves a legacy of accomplishments

• Eva Caroline (Ramey) Chrisinger, 85

• Tip Wagoner, 52, Albert Lea

• Frances Fran Irene Ashcraft, 84

• Arthur H. Vermedahl, 87, Emmons

• Family Y responds to night owls' requests

• New bills begin moving through committees

• FEMA awards $11,461

• Tales of gobbling gulls, other rare birds

• When barber shops were social centers

Friday, April 2

• Sudafed buy equals meth bust

• Albert Lea outscored in softball opener

• Column: How to handle the curse of unwanted checks

• Editorial: It's time for changes in sex offenders laws

• Bernice 'Bea' Rosalia McAllister, 85, Albert Lea

• Sharon Kay Johnson, 64, Albert Lea

• Grace Christian to present 'No Greater Love,' Easter weekend

• Fiscus makes top 10 list for state teacher of year

• Motorcycle accident claims life of rider

• Possible strip malls would bring variety of businesses

Thursday, April 1

• Conservation program designed to help reduce runoff

• 12-and-under B girls take district title

• Wisdom passed along during Communist era heeded over the years

• Helen (Syverson) Lambert, Hawaii

• Mitchel L. Berhow, 76, Oakland

• Kids kick butts

• Education gets a resounding 'yes'

• Annual rummage sale starts off the weekend

• Standards still need work, say teachers