Friday, August 12, 2005
'50 Pontiac got Anderson's engine revving
Most seventh graders growing up in the early 1960s spent their leisure time riding their Schwinn bicycles around their neighborhoods or helping their parents with farm chores like milking the cows.
TV season on the brink
Actors on the verge of making it often find themselves working in spurts: They'll go through a drought and then they'll be flooded with jobs. This is a good week for Tom Schmid, because he currently finds himself in the latter category.
Firing 'em up at the fair
Kirk Christman and Laura Seaver were among members of Bemidji's Fireline who performed Aug. 4 during the Crow Wing County Fair at the Mills Free Stage on the fairgrounds in Brainerd. The band's drummer is Mark Bradley.
WE Fest
Heidi Newfield handled the guitar while she performed with her band Trick Pony Saturday at WE Fest.
LeAnn Rimes to perform at Grand Casino
ONAMIA -- Country music star LeAnn Rimes will perform 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs Events & Convention Center north of Onamia.
ENTERTAINMENT SHORTS
Brainerd High School music students Elisabeth Jacobsen (left) and Crystal Wright earned all-state honors.
Entertainment shorts
DEERWOOD -- New woodblock prints and carvings by Minnesota artist Charles Beck will be featured through Sept. 11 at the Ripple River Gallery south of Deerwood.
BEST BETS
Four days of blues takes place Thursday-Sunday at the 17th annual Bayfront Blues Festival Thursday-Sunday at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. Tickets are $12-$54. Check out www.bayfrontblues.com for the detailed schedule.
COMING NEXT WEEK
Columnist John Hansen unveils the ultimate list of Songs We Never Need to Hear Again.
Rummaging for funds
Brainerd High School A Cappela Choir president Max Karnowski and secretary Pammy Ronnei posed by a sign for an upcoming fund-raising sale. Choir members will hold a large rummage sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 20 at Forestview Middle School in Baxter. The group is raising money for a spring tour in Germany.
For the love of country
Shelly Fairchild belted out a song Saturday at WE Fest. The entertainer's influences include Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Jr. and Travis Tritt.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
This just in from girls' weekend
Every summer when the girls get together at Chuck's cabin for girls weekend it always brings forth a funtime together. Last weekend when we celebrated our girls weekend, we swam, we went for pontoon rides, had many good laughs and enjoyed many good flavors.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
COURT
Robert Eugene Rushing, 51, Pine River, received a stay of adjudication of sentence in Cass County District Court for felony second-degree burglary. He was fined $300.
WITH THE MILITARY
Sgt. Matthew C. Hamilton, son of Theresa Hamilton and Michael Hamilton, is currently serving in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is supporting the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is headquartered in eastern North Carolina.
PUBLIC MEETING
The Brainerd Planning Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Brainerd City Hall.
BIRTHS
Mathew and Erin (Stephens) Fleischhacker, Pine River, a boy, Noah Joseph, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, July 28, 2005. Grandparents are Don and Donna Stephens, Onamia, Steve and Darla Fleischhacker, Brainerd, and Bill and Trish Rickmeyer, Nisswa.
BIRTHS
Kirk and Shawna Hamilton, Backus, a boy, Caden Robert Anthony, 9 pounds, 2 ounces, July 29, 2005. Grandparents are Dean and Bonnie Yunger, Backus, Jim and Debra Hamilton, Hackensack, and Rebecca Anderson, Backus.
Firefighters respond
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a cut gas line at 6:58 p.m. Thursday on Timberlane Drive in Baxter. Firefighters remained on the scene as a safety precaution while a crew from Xcel Energy fixed the broken line.
Ossawinnamakee home offers pretty view of nature
PEQUOT LAKES -- Growing up at a northern Minnesota summer lake home was part of Rich and Marit Reese's childhoods.
Couple keeps something old, builds something new
CROSSLAKE -- Robert and Jennifer Birkeland have enjoyed the Brainerd lakes area since childhood. They met while water skiing on Pelican Lake.
HOUSING BRIEFS
NISSWA -- Tina Anderson of Positive North GMAC Real Estate in Nisswa was named top real estate agent of the second quarter for having the highest production.
BRAINERD BUILDING PERMITS
Thompson Properties, 1200 block of Industrial Park Road, new construction, $120,000.
Brainerd airport official unsure if Northwest strike would affect service here
It's unclear whether a possible Northwest Airlines mechanics' strike would affect Brainerd flights.
Crosby chief reacts to criticism
Responding to recent criticism that the Crosby Police Department had in some way failed to prevent the June 23 mauling of David Deziel by three dogs, Chief Kim Coughlin is quick to note that Deziel's attack happened outside of her jurisdiction.
U of M Central Region Partnership meeting slated
The University of Minnesota's Central Region Partnership's annual meeting will be 1-5 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Central Lakes Agriculture Center, 1830 Airport Drive, Staples.
Gas gasp
Gasoline prices reached an all-time high Thursday in the Brainerd area, with some service stations selling gas for $2.55 a gallon.
Racers not immune from high cost of fuel
Kirk Williams of Glenwood, Iowa, a sportsman Funny Car racer, spent three times as much money this year just getting to Brainerd International Raceway.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The loan is guaranteed by the USDA and financed by the Mille Lacs Electric Cooperative in Aitkin. It will provide funding that will be used to serve 520 new customers, build 27 miles of electrical distribution line and make other system improvements in the area.
Local briefs
CROSSLAKE -- The Crosslake Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet at 9 a.m. Aug. 26 at city hall.
LF man charged in Camp Bar case denied adult use business
The Little Falls man who in May was charged with promoting prostitution at the Camp Bar near Camp Ripley has been prohibited from operating another adult use business west of Little Falls.
Ideal cookout
IDEAL TOWNSHIP -- Ideal Township farmer Elmer Schultz knows good sweet corn when he sees it.
More shuffling
People seeking to pay taxes, look up records or find a Crow Wing County Board meeting may have to consult a directory once the county's new buildings along Laurel Street in Brainerd open for business.
Overheard
"Before my son was killed, I used to think that one person could not make a difference. But one person that is surrounded and supported by millions of people can be heard."
Bridge work
Minnesota Department of Transportation workers were lowered with a crane to the underside of the Washington Street bridge Wednesday to inspect the integrity of the structure.
Local briefs
The Brainerd VFW Friday dinner will be fish fry/corn feed serving at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Reservations appreciated by calling 829-6393.
This was Brainerd
30 years ago (1975) - For only the second time since the Minnesota Department of Employment Services began computing labor trends on Brainerd in 1948, employment there dropped during the month of July. The decrease was 89.
LOCAL BRIEF
Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced the appointment of Ardis Sandstrom, Motley, to the State Rehabilitation Council.
Overheard
"It brings home the crushing reality of this war."
Six generations of Nisswa leaders
Former Nisswa Mayors Ruth Peltier (left), Dennis Lueck, B.E. "Jack" Warden, Cheri Seils and Lenny Hodgson listened Thursday while present Mayor Harold Kraus explained electronic features of the city council chambers at the new Nisswa City Hall. The 10,000-square-foot building will house the city offices and the Nisswa Police Department.
The show will be in air as well as on track at BIR
Fast vehicles on the ground won't be the only eye-catcher at Brainerd International Raceway this weekend, some of the action will be at least 250 feet above the ground.
This was Brainerd
AUGUST 12 - 60 years ago (1945) - Who will be the healthiest boy and girl in Crow Wing County this year? There are 484 members of the 4-H Club in the county and out of that group comes our Health King and Health Queen.
Mille Lacs Band to host 39th annual powwow
ONAMIA -- The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe will host its 39th annual traditional powwow Aug. 19-21 at its powwow grounds two miles north of Grand Casino Mille Lacs.
Plane mishap an unexpected show for airport diners
Diners at the Wings Airport Cafe were treated Wednesday to an unexpected air show during the lunch hour.
Pequot Lakes man faces additional counts, including murder charge
A 25-year-old Pequot Lakes man arrested and charged with criminal vehicular homicide following an accident that claimed the life of 16-year-old Nisswa boy now faces a charge of murder.
Patriotic race fans
Garrett Lindquist (left) and his brother Carter, both of Winsted, and Brandon Swanson of Minneapolis were busy Thursday playing in the sand at Brainerd International Raceway's family camping area during the 24th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. The huge flag, which used to be flown at a Sears store in the Twin Cities, has been put up at the campsite for the last eight years.
Sheila N. Holm
Sheila N. Holm (Stensrud), age 63, resident of Brainerd, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
F.L. (Larry) Hardin
PINE RIVER -- F.L. (Larry) Hardin, age 77, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, at his home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Kline Funeral Home in Pine River. Friends may call two hours prior to services. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home in Pine River.
Joseph T. Trib
ROYALTON -- Joseph Thomas Trib, age 86, of Royalton, Minn., passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at his home.
Sheila N. Holm
Sheila N. Holm (Stensrude), age 63, resident of Brainerd, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Frederick L. Hardin
PINE RIVER -- Frederick Lawrence Hardin (known as Larry to his family and friends), age 77, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, at his home.
Obituary policy
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Harry Pierce
LITTLE FALLS -- Harry Pierce, age 92, of Little Falls, Minn., died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Little Falls with the Rev. Martin Langemo officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls.
Corrine A. Takemoto
CLEAR LAKE -- Corrine A. Takemoto, age 82, of Clear Lake, Minn., formerly of Brooklyn Center, New Hope and Fort Ripley, Minn., passed away on Aug. 9, 2005.
Melvin A. Beyatt Sr.
HACKENSACK -- Melvin A. Beyatt Sr., age 64, of Hackensack, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at his home. He was born Jan. 29, 1941, in Walker. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany.
Melvin A. Beyatt Sr.
HACKENSACK -- Melvin Anthony Beyatt Sr., age 64, of Hackensack, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Kline Funeral Home in Pine River. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home in Pine River.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 34 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.
Wayne Walberg
DENT -- Wayne Walberg, 59, Dent, Minn., died Aug. 10, 2005, in Fergus Falls, Minn. Arrangements are with Brenny Funeral Home in Little Falls.
Louise K. Rubbelke
Louise K. Rubbelke, 95, Brainerd, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Gerald Thon
STAPLES -- Gerald Thon, 82, Staples, passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Russell N. Akre
SAN FRANCISCO -- Russell Norman Akre -- Jan. 18, 1944 - Aug. 2, 2005. Russell passed away in San Francisco at the age of 61. He leaves behind his loving wife of 39 years, Patricia; his mother, Doris Akre, of Dallas; his sister, Helen Wolfe; and brother, Paul Akre, also of Dallas.
Vox Pop
Why in blazes is it so hard to get any information from social services or our state legislators' office in regard to the state lien law? It almost seems like deliberate blockage to cause enough frustration so one will lay down, turn belly up and forget what we are asking. Is it a plot? I know there were changes in the law this session. Please tell us the changes.
Correction/clarification
In Scott Kile's Wednesday guest column, in which he criticized Crosby-Ironton law enforcement, it was not noted that the pit bulls who attacked a bystander are not in the jurisdiction of the Crosby-Ironton Police Department.
Open Forum
What is this saying? First of all, finally, the medical profession and the state of Minnesota are acknowledging the fact that fetuses (babies) do feel pain! Secondly, it's saying that the woman makes the decision whether to accept the anesthesia or not.
What do you think?
Write us a letter or send us an e-mail
Open Forum
Beer and marijuana are both recreational drugs, although effects are diametrically opposite. (For some reason, one is legal; the other isn't.)
Church news
NISSWA -- Christ Community Church in Nisswa will have "In Living Color" vacation Bible school from 6-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. All children 3 years old to fifth grade are invited. Children will be learning about Jesus through the colors of the Jesus Bracelet and how to use the bracelet to share Jesus with their family and friends. Lessons, crafts, games and a special missions project are all a part of the plan. Call 963-2626 to register.
God as chess master
God brings victory even from our bad moves.
A soggy trip to India
A mission team from Faith Baptist Church witnessed the aftermath of a monsoon that wiped out much of Bombay, India, in late July.
It was one snell of a good idea
Bob Steinhoff and his fishing partner, Mike Pelowski, won a Grand National Walleye Cup tournament on Mille Lacs in July.
The beginning of the Enders
When Erica Enders began drag racing at the tender age of eight, all she wanted to do was drive fast and win.
Lucas Oils Nationals
WEDNESDAY
Scoreboard
Baseball
Brainerd drops another heartbreaker
DULUTH -- The Brainerd Blue Thunder are snake-bitten.1
Bees advance in tourney
ST. CLOUD -- The Brainerd Bees are one victory away from the state amateur baseball tournament after defeating Ultimate Sports of Waite Park 4-0 in the Region 7B tournament Thursday night.
Mostly cloudy at BIR
Campers at Brainerd International Raceway Thursday and Friday will enjoy mild temperatures but should be prepared for rain. The National Weather Service in Duluth is forecasting a high temperature of 75 degrees Thursday with a 50 percent chance of rain and a high temperature of 75-80 degrees Friday with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Robinson helps Thunder snap skid
If Matt Robinson would have had a razor he could have shaved in the dugout.
Brainerd's Baron wins Street Stock in Kasson
Brainerd's Kevin Baron finished third in his heat race en route to winning his first Wissota Street Stock feature this season at Dodge County Speedway Sunday in Kasson.
Shifting gears
Brainerd International Raceway, site of the 24th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday through Sunday, is a special place for NHRA Top Fueler Morgan Lucas.
Behind the scenes at BIR
A worker from the Jay Payne alcohol dragster team unloaded materials Wednesday in preparation for this weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
First-time can be overwhelming and fun
For first-time race-goers, attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway can be a bit overwhelming.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Thursday
Upcoming sporting events
Friday
Scoreboard
Baseball
I like to fish
Weather drawing by Nick Finken of Mrs. Lykins' kindergarten class at Nisswa school.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms southeast this morning...Otherwise partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s east to the upper 80s southwest.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. A good chance of thunderstorms.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms west. Partly cloudy east with a slight chance of thunderstorms late near the missouri river. Highs in the mid 60s northwest to the mid 80s southeast.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy in the morning. Widespread thunderstorms north
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy with patchy morning fog. A chance
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Showers and thunderstorms likely south...A chance of showers and thunderstorms north. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
State forecast for Iowa
Dense fog advisory until 9 am far northeast...
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs
State forecast for Minnesota
Dense fog advisory for the far southeast until 9 am cdt this
Vikings are back
Weather drawing by Mikaela Boyd of Ms. Christiansen's fourth grade class at Baxter school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Areas of fog early west central. Mostly cloudy turning partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s north to lower 80s south.
Good racing weather forecasted
The prospect for rain is slim Friday for the crowds gathered at Brainerd International Raceway. The National Weather Service in Duluth is forecasting a 20 percent chance of rain during the day with high temperatures of about 80 degrees.