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LOCAL BRIEFS Family seeks info on dog that bit daughter
A Nisswa couple is seeking information about a dog that bit their 11-year-old daughter Saturday afternoon at Harrison Elementary School in Brainerd. They believe the family that owns the dog lives near the school.
April Burnard said her daughter was bitten by a light-haired, cream-colored dog with a short tail and long ears. The dog was small and on a leash, accompanied by two young girls, before it got loose.
The family is attempting to find out if the dog is vaccinated so that a series of rabies shots for their daughter can be avoided.
Anyone with information about the incident may call April Burnard at (218) 838-8056 or Branden Burnard at (218) 839-8056.
Micropolitan planning work continues
Micropolitan planning work remains a collaborative effort coordinated by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, Region Five Development Commission, and Cass and Crow Wing counties.
The mission is under way to obtain technical assistance to coordinate with partners, research and deliver "recommendations of best practices" to assist in the implementation of a well-formulated multi-jurisdictional plan in an effort to provide efficient delivery of services from the local units of government within the micropolitan area.
Region Five recently was awarded a grant of $50,000 from the Initiative Foundation and the USDA to obtain professional consultation to facilitate the outcomes of the goals that were established by the micropolitan planning efforts.
3 members attend Sertoma conference
Three Brainerd Area Sertoma Club members attended the Minnesota State Sertoma Conference Sept. 27 at the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf.
Mark Korte, president; Cathe Picek, secretary; and LoAnn Reponen, first vice president, from the Brainerd Area Sertoma Club joined Sertomans from all over the state to organize this year's activities and projects. They toured the campus of the academy and learned about the technology that is available for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Sertoma is a not-for-profit civic organization with members providing community service with their main focus on hearing and communication. Every year, Sertoma clubs support community needs through fundraising projects. They also support school scholarships and supply grants to help larger endeavors.
More information is available at www.sertoma.brainerd.com
Nisswa Lions taking orders for Koeze nuts
The Nisswa Lions members have started their annual Koeze nut fundraiser. Koeze's colossal cashews were the signature item for the Nisswa Lions for years, but the product line has expanded over the years to include other nuts and candies.
Contact Ted Schaefer, 963-4586; Ted Dullum, 330-3346; or Dell Draves, 831-0094 (cell) for a catalog and to place an order. Orders will be sent in Nov. 10 for Thanksgiving delivery and Dec. 1 for Christmas delivery..
Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day set
Saturday is the American Homebrewers Association's 10th annual Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day and the Blue Ox Brewers Society is participating in this year's celebration.
Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day is an international event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in November with the goal of introducing people to the home-brewing hobby and establishing relationships with local home-brew supply shops and home-brew clubs.
The Blue Ox Brewers Society is inviting anyone who is interested in learning how to home-brew to stop by the site from 3-9 p.m. Saturday at WitsEnd Homebrewery (Patrick's garage), 14623 Lynwood Drive, Baxter.
Call 820-7829 or e-mail blueoxbrewers@gmail.com for more information.
Veterans Day program planned
The second annual Pillager Schools Veterans' Day program will be 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Pillager High School gymnasium. Guest speaker will be Robert "Bob" Monkman. Participants in an essay contest and poster contest will be recognized.
Video display will be done courtesy of Brady Christenson.The theme will be "Honoring All Who Served."
Discounted rides available Tuesday
The Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit service, Dial-a-Ride, will provide half-price fares for trips to and from election polling locations on Tuesday. Service is available between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Contact the transit office at 825-7433 by Monday to schedule.
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