Thursday, June 14, 2007
AUTO BRIEFS
Due at dealerships in August and replacing the xA in Toyota's youth-oriented Scion line is the Scion xD wagon.
DaimlerChrysler missed the boat in Poland
WROCLAW, Poland - This capital town of Poland's southwestern province of Lower Silesia is one of the reasons the troubled nine-year relationship between America's Chrysler Group and Germany's Daimler-Benz , known as DaimlerChrysler during the years of merger, eventually fell apart.
A gas crisis 30 years in the making
WASHINGTON - Embrace the memory of the average $3.21 cents paid for each gallon of regular unleaded gasoline purchased over this past Memorial Holiday weekend. The chances are we'll pay a lot more next year and the year after that.
BOOK SHORTS
Photographer Doug Ohman will speak as part of the Brown Bag Lunch Summer Speakers' Series at noon Monday at the Brainerd Public Library.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
Piano recitals
Piano students of Carolyn Nygard performed recitals on May 30 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Pictured are Amber Kunde (front left), Mari Jeuning, Dan Larson, Sam Dellacecca, Amanda Kunde, Nygard, Grace Larson (middle left), Cami Anderson, Lars Ohlin, Katelyn Jhesing (back left), Jordyn Hulsether, Kaitlyn Osvold, Brianna Kirkvold, Emi Dellacecca and Nick Welch.
Pine River Art Club show and sale set June 28-30
PINE RIVER - The Pine River Art Club's 47th annual show and sale will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28-30 at the Warehouse in Pine River. Fern DesHayes, Emily, will be the featured artist.
The art of taking chances
Jim Whiting's advice to photographers: "Take chances!"
The stars come out
Mark your calendars for these notable performers coming to Minnesota and the region in the coming months.
Best bets
Brainerd's Performances in the Park series will get started with original and traditional Irish music by St. Cloud five-piece Ring of Kerry at 7 p.m. Thursday in Gregory Park. Admission is free.
MUSIC SHORTS
Irish music group Ring of Kerry will perform as part of Brainerd's Performances in the Park series at 7 p.m. Thursday in Gregory Park.
THEATER SHORTS
PEQUOT LAKES - Pequot Lakes Community Theatre will stage the musical comedy "Lumberjacks in Love" at 8 p.m. July 6 and 9-12 in the Pequot Lakes High School auditorium.
Grilling up an easy Father's Day feast
Sunday is Father's Day. Why not celebrate his day with a one-dish recipe or entrees and side dishes cooked on the grill serving his favorite foods for a fun, Dad-pleasing day.
AGENDA
I. Call to order.
ACCIDENTS
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle collision at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday on South Sixth Street and Buffalo Hills Lane in south Brainerd, the Brainerd Police Department reported.
Two arrested on drug charges
STAPLES - Two Staples residents were arrested Monday after agents with the Central Minnesota Drug and Gang Task Force executed two search warrants in the city of Staples.
Like old times
In 1879, the village of Verndale decided that it needed to build a grist mill to keep the community growing. A year later, the first mill of its kind in the northern part of the state was constructed on the hillside on the east bank of the Wing River.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Do you have a treasured photo? Send us your favorite family photographs, 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@brainerddispatch. com or drop them off at the Dispatch.
Polar Plunge watch winner
Special Olympian David Leek of Pequot Lakes received a special surprise last month when he was presented with a new watch from Carlson Jewelers.
Board steps up the fight against meth
WALKER - Cass County Board has adopted a methamphetamine lab site cleanup procedure and notification policy, making property owners responsible for costs to clean a lab site of hazardous chemicals.
SUPPORT
Lakes Area Ecumenical Bereavement
Summer recalled
Shirley Bormann wrote, "This photo was taken last July of a loon family at sunset on beautiful Lake Ada near Pine River. We enjoy cruising the lake just before sunset. I love the color of the sunset along with the profiles of the loons and especially the baby loon." Do you have a recent scenic picture that shows the beauty of the lakes area? Send it to photos@brainerddispatch.com for possible publication in the Neighbors section. Be sure to include your name, where you are from, a brief description of the photo and when and where it was taken.
U-16 girls' soccer runners-up
The Lakes Area Youth Soccer Association's U-16 girls placed second in The Head of the Lakes Tournament on June 8-10 in Duluth. The team's only loss came in overtime in the championship. First row: Melissa Boggs (left), Kelsi Ring, Coach Beth Sexton, Stacy Tetreault. Second row: Kellie Barnaby (left), Kelly Fenske, Jamie Baden, Kelsey Thompson. Third row: Britta Nelson (left), Kaitlyn Anderholm, Natalie Taylor, Madison Smith, Becca Gervais, Andrea Cibuzar, Laura Goll, Alex Ford, Rachel Ford. Not pictured: Coach Mike Barnaby.
Plan accordingly to get in your 6 meals a day
An OK week when you consider I am not really following my own or the trainers' advice.
Baxter claims West Fargo U-11 crown
Baxter's 11-under traveling baseball team won the championship June 2-3 at the West Fargo, N.D., tournament. Baxter defeated Grand Forks, N.D., Fargo and West Fargo. Front row: Griffin Campbell (left), Connor Gessell, Chris Pohlkamp, T.J. Graumann, Blaine Grater, Jake Ellingson. Back row: Nate DeChaine, Thomas Stoxen, Grant Reuer, Logan McElfresh, Cole Smith, Drew Sannes.
A 'wood-be' classic: Putting Windsorcraft back in the water
Wood boats have an appeal that aluminum and fiberglass can't match. Just ask the hundreds of people who go to the Whitefish Chain Antique and Classic Wood Boat Rendezvous each year.
Go, ball
Anne Johnson of Crosby-Ironton putted during the Class A state girls' golf tournament Thursday at Izatys Golf and Yacht Club. Johnson tied for 65th in the tournament. Brainerd Dispatch/ Steve Kohls
U-14 runners-up
The Lakes Area Youth Soccer Association's U-14 team finished second May 20 at the TRSA Invitational in Elk River. The team's only loss came in overtime in the championship. Front row: Stacy Tetreault (left), Ellyn Kaufman, Rachel Ford, Tori Saxum, Staci Gunnarson, Taylor McElfresh, Brianna Olson, Maleah Westlund. Alese Waters. Back row: Coach Steve Kimble. Not pictured: Emily Dumbeck, Becca Gervais, Cami Anderson, Alesha Belisle.
PETS OF THE WEEK
Share your former HART pet's success story by e-mailing it, along with a photo, to heidi.lake@ brainerd dispatch.com.
U-14 winners
The Lakes Area Youth Soccer Association's U-14 won the Maplebrook Invitational June 3 in Maple Grove. Front row: Taylor McElfresh (left), Emily Dumbeck, Tori Saxum, Brianna Olson, Stacy Tetreault. Second row: Cami Anderson (left), Staci Gunnarson, Becca Gervais, Alese Waters, Alesha Belisle, Rachel Ford, Maleah Westlund. Back row: Coach Steve Kimble (left), Assistant Coach Kurt Waters. Not pictured: Ellyn Kaufman.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Brainerd Alateen
Baxter wins Big Lake U-13 baseball title
The Baxter U-13 baseball team won the Big Lake tournament last weekend, defeating Sauk Rapids 11-3, Monticello 8-7, Delano 14-7 and Bloomington Jefferson 4-0. Front row: Matt Pikula (left), Jake Gallu, Mitch McLain, Zach Holmen, Adam Casperson. Back row: Coach John Gallu, Robby Wanous, Tyler Lenz, Dain Barrett, Matt Pohlkamp, Trevor Dukowitz, Nick Welch, coach Joe Pohlkamp.
Volunteer prayer group gets OK
WALKER - Reggie Theil, Cass County prayer coordinator for the U.S. Global Apostolic Prayer Network, has obtained Cass County Board approval to start a voluntary prayer group among county employees.
Report: Cass County draws, keeps workers
BACKUS - More than 25 percent of Cass County's 11,436 employed residents work at jobs in Crow Wing County, according to a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development report on employment for this area.
ORGANIZATIONS
Brainerd Jaycees
Schools eye collaborative curriculum
STAPLES - Central Lakes College and Staples-Motley High School are looking at ways to give students vocational education opportunities through collaborative curriculum.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Two-day camps are scheduled for the Staples campus of Central Lakes College this summer.
Overheard
"I've traveled all over the country, been to a number of different places, and I can tell you I don't think I've had a better reception in Tulsa, Georgia or Kentucky, wherever I've been than I've had here in Minnesota."
She's got it!
Karlie Anderson, 4, reached out for a catch at the Brainerd Parks and Recreation department Lil' Buckaroos T-ball practice Tuesday at Gregory Park in Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Board gets earful at public hearing on noise ordinance
Outdoor bands, motorcycles, dirt bikes and grain dryers.
Civil Air Patrol a family affair
When Justin Tyner was 10 and visiting his older sister, Lyric, in Washington, D.C., with his family, he saw children in uniforms marching in a parade and immediately wanted to find out how he could wear that uniform, too.
Relief from rules sought in two planning issues
Two planning and zoning issues before the Crow Wing County Board Tuesday brought residents seeking regulatory relief.
Overheard
"Rarely are there families that join Civil Air Patrol with such gusto and accomplish so much while giving invaluable service to the organization."
There when you NEED it
Bob Rosga may have said it best.
Vote day Thursday to replace Ferrari
It's almost election day for residents in Crow Wing County District 5.
Board splits in half over enhanced minutes option
Will publishing enhanced minutes of Crow Wing County Board meetings benefit the reading public or cause a negative effect?
This was Brainerd
JUNE 13 - 100 years ago (1907) - The Soo Line has announced that its division point on the Brooten Duluth Line will be Onamia, a new town to be established in Mille Lacs County. There will be a bank started there.
Teeing up for T-ball
Troy Peterson, 4, knocked one off the tee while his father Mike looked on at the Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department's Lil' Buckaroos T-ball practice Tuesday at Gregory Park in Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Council takes step toward possible transportation plan
CROSSLAKE - The Crosslake City Council Monday approved an initial move that could create a citywide transportation plan.
LOCAL BRIEFS
LITTLE FALLS - Unity Family Healthcare and Catholic Health Initiatives have signed a letter of intent to sell St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls to Eldercare of Minnesota, a private organization owned by Jim and Kathy Birchem of Little Falls.
Filings open on July 3 for school board
Filings for three seats on the Brainerd School Board will open July 3 and will close at 5 p.m. July 17.
Pine River Summerfest activities begin June 24
PINE RIVER - The Pine River Summerfest committee and community organizations are planning this year's Pine River Summerfest, which will begin June 24 with the Summerfest Golf Tournament.
No way out of jam-up
Motorists trying to get around the Highway 210/Washington Street reconstruction project by driving through north Brainerd, only to find the North 10th and Fir streets intersection blocked, may still want to keep that route in mind.
LOCAL BRIEFS
RANDALL - Yvonne Leiser of rural Brainerd and Bob Nesheim of Brainerd were re-elected chair and co-chair of the Minnesota Senate District 12 DFL Executive Committee on Sunday.
This was Brainerd
JUNE 14 - 60 years ago (1947) - Shattered clay pigeons littered the ground as Dr. George Cardle lowered the smoking muzzle of his shotgun on the consecutive string of 50 for top rating at the Sunday shoot at Uncle Tom's Trap Club.
Catherine L. Ensign
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Catherine Laverne Ensign, 92, of Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of Northwood, Iowa, summer resident of Gull Lake, died on June 10, 2007, at Daytona Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2007, at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5-7 p.m.
Eleanor Neemann Curry
Eleanor Neemann Curry was born June 20, 1907, in New Ulm, Minn. She was the daughter of Gerhard and Mary Krippner Neeman. Eleanor worked as secretary for Linus Glotzbach and Albert Pfender of New Ulm. She and Ben were previous owners of Island View Lodge at Gull Lake.
Annie C. Kray
ROYALTON - Annie C. Kray, 72-year-old resident of Royalton, Minn., passed away Monday, June 11, 2007, at the Talahi Care Center in St. Cloud, Minn. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at Living Hope-Assembly of God Church in Little Falls, Minn., with Pastor Bobby Loukinen. Burial will be held privately in Riverside Cemetery in Royalton, Minn. Friends may call from 10:30-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service.
Isaiah Judd
Isaiah Judd, age 28, died late Tuesday night, June 12, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn. Funeral service will be on Saturday, June 16, at 11 a.m. in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Staples with Pastor Michael Picconatto officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Moran Township.
Elmer O. Tretter
PIERZ - Elmer O. Tretter, 81-year-old resident of Pierz, Minn., passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2007, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Harding, Minn.
Donald J. Lafferty
AITKIN - Donald J. Lafferty, age 87, of Aitkin, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, at the Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.
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Rodney Smith
Rodney Smith, age 73, died Wednesday morning, June 13, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at noon at the funeral home.
Jessica R. Briscoe
Jessica Renee Briscoe, age 39, resident of Brainerd, died Monday, June 11, 2007, in St. Cloud.
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.
Dennis V. Halverson
Dennis Vernel Halverson died June 6, 2007, coming home from his hunting cabin. He is survived by sons, Jon (and Carmen), Jesse (and Jessica); daughter, Ginger; grandchildren, Matthew, Emma and Ashton; three brothers, Donovan (and Juanita), Darnell (and Mary), of Arlington, Dale (and Loree); his sister, Charlene (Tudi) Paulson; and many family.
Edna 'Eddy' M. Hamren
Edna "Eddy" M. Hamren, 72, Brainerd, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village. She was born on June 26, 1934, in Walker to Oscar and Alma (Larson) Olson.
Open Forum
Each year on June 14, we celebrate the birthday of the stars and stripes. In 1777 the second Continental Congress authorized a new flag to symbolize the new nation, United States of America.
VOX POP
I haven't always appreciated the sound of a Harley but I welcome it now. A few years ago I almost hit a guy on a quiet motorcycle. I didn't see him enter my blind spot. I couldn't hear him. (No, I did not have the radio on, and, no, I was not on a cell phone.) What an absolutely horrifying feeling to know you almost hurt or could have killed an innocent person. As far as safety is concerned, the louder the better. It saves lives. I wish they could all be Harleys.
What do you think?
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Open Forum
I would like to clarify my feelings and position regarding the ATV discussion at the last Baxter City Council meeting. I can certainly understand why someone might be upset with what was written. (Although I do not feel the name-calling was necessary)
Easy gift ideas for all sorts of dads
Are you wondering about an appropriate gift for Father's Day? I have two ideas, both of which are absolutely free. The first is a specific gift for a specific category of dads. The second idea is more general, and is appropriate for a broad range of fathers.
Flyers sweep Kimball
ST. CLOUD - Little Falls swept Kimball 9-6 and 12-2 in St. Cloud Junior Olympic League softball Tuesday.
Lightning fall to Carlos 4-2
carlos - The Lakes Area Lightning managed just three hits as they lost to Carlos 4-2 Wednesday in an amateur baseball game.
Legacy women pack course
Jenna Buckwalter, Nikki Bender, Danielle Vickerman and Cora Lee shot a 33 to win the championship course front nine scramble in a scorecard playoff June 5 during the women's night at the Legacy Courses at Cragun's.
LOCAL SHORTS
Brainerd High School activities director Todd Selk was elected president of the Minnesota State High School League's board of directors Monday.
Thunder drop ninth straight
DULUTH - The Brainerd Blue Thunder continued their woeful ways as they dropped their ninth straight game, this time losing 7-2 to the Duluth Huskies Wednesday in the opening game of a two-game series at Wade Stadium.
'Izzy' qualifies for U.S. Senior Open
Bill Israelson has always been a fast-learner. By the time he finished college, he was a three-time State Amateur champion and started collecting professional titles soon after he began playing for prize money in 1981.
St. Mathias comes back to beat Lightning
The St. Mathias Devils scored three runs in the eighth and three more in the ninth to escape with an 8-3 win over the Lakes Area Lightning in an exhibition game.
Scoreboard
Area events
Praska brothers run for a cause
Henry's idea was to have his two brothers join him in running the 26.2-mile Grandma's Marathon, which will take place Saturday in Duluth. But Henry was able to break his brothers down and they agreed to do it.
Brainerd freshmen win one, lose one
PIERZ - Brett Jenkins pitched a complete-game shutout and gave up just two hits while striking out eight to lead the Brainerd freshmen VFW baseball team past Pierz 1-0 in the first game while dropping the second game 3-1 Tuesday.
Thunder lose 8th straight
THUNDER BAY, Ontario - The Brainerd Blue Thunder dropped their eighth- straight game Tuesday as the Thunder Bay Border Cats administered a 13-1 Northwoods League shellacking.
Some things just make sense
Following is one sports writer's plea to the Minnesota State High School League:
Gopher Caravan energizes crowd
About 200 lakes area fans had an opportunity to meet University of Minnesota coaches as the Gophers Caravan stopped for lunch Tuesday at the Lodge at Brainerd Lakes.
GOLF SHORTS
The Dru Sjodin Golf Event, promoting awareness and prevention of violence against women and children, is scheduled for a shotgun start at noon Aug. 12 at Whitefish Golf Club.
Scoreboard
Area events
Nisswa edges Little Falls 4-3
NISSWA - Kyle Schaible went 2-for-2 and Brett Cloutier pitched six solid innings as Nisswa nipped Little Falls 4-3 in American Legion baseball Tuesday.
Warrior softball awards handed out
Kayla Helmberger was named the 2007 Most Valuable Player for the Brainerd Warriors varsity softball team and was named Ms. Offense as well.
Brainerd sophomores split with Sartell
SARTELL - Travis Whirley ripped two doubles and scored three runs to help the Brainerd sophomore VFW baseball team beat Sartell 9-5 Tuesday before being shut out and no-hit in a 7-0 loss in the second game.
Brainerd splits with Bemidji
The Brainerd Legion team out hit and out scored Bemidji to win the opening game of a doubleheader 14-9 before being edged in the second game 4-3 Wednesday.
State forecast for N.D.
Dense fog advisory parts of east central and northeast until 10
State forecast for Iowa
.Rest of today...Mostly cloudy west with scattered showers and
State forecast for Minnesota
Dense fog advisory far northwest early this morning...
State forecast for S.D.
Flash flood watches central and much of east tonight through wednesday evening...
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 90.
State forecast for Minnesota
Flash flood watch remains in effect for big stone and traverse
State forecast for S.D.
Thursday...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms west. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms east. Highs 75 to 80 east...80 to 85 central and west.
State forecast for N.D.
.Flood watch part of east central until 1 pm cdt today...
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy northwest. Mostly sunny elsewhere. Highs in the mid 80s to around 90. Cooler near lake michigan.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Cooler near the great lakes.
Car racing is fun
Weather drawing by Michael Savage of Mrs. Lykins' kindergarten class at Nisswa school.
Camping
Weather drawing by Andrew Schroeder of Mrs. Meyer's third-grade class at Riverside school.