Friday, August 20, 2004
Model A fairly easy to ID
If I give three readers credit for guessing that last week's vehicle was a 1929-1931 Ford Model A, then a total of seven readers correctly guessed that it was a 1930 Ford Model A coupe.
Entertainment shorts
Raedeke to perform organ recital
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
For week of Aug. 19-25; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
Best Bets
Fans of Scandinavian music are no doubt familiar with Brainerd-based Skalmusik from the group's annual appearances at the June Nisswa-stamman. They'll get another chance to catch their favorite music on fiddle, accordion, pump organ, guitar and string bass when Skalmusik performs 7 p.m. Thursday at Veteran's Memorial Park in Long Prairie. Admission is free.
Back in Black
Dan Dryden's current tour with the Black Mollys marks a return home in more ways than one. For one thing, the Brainerd native will be returning to his home turf when the band hits the stage Wednesday night at the Blue Ox.
It's time for fresh vegetables
Lucky people who have gardens can take advantage of garden to table freshness when it comes to preparing fresh vegetables.
ACCIDENTS
A passenger, Susan Voss, 57, was injured Saturday when the four-wheeler she was riding on was rear-ended by a vehicle at Brainerd International Raceway near Birchdale Road.
CRIMES
BURGLARIES -- Amanda Englund, Fort Ripley, Tuesday reported her house was broken into with a forced entry.
Meeting
The Brainerd Police and Fire Civil Service Commission will meet 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Brainerd City Hall to review the proposed fire chief revised job description.
Fire
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a report of a house filled with gas about 9:44 p.m. Thursday on Crow Wing County Road 3, near Wise Road. No gas leak was found.
Home Stretch class set in Aitkin
AITKIN -- Home Stretch, a first-time homebuyer education class, is set Sept. 13, 20 and 27 in Aitkin.
Housing briefs
Randy Kirt recently joined Tower Real Estate in Brainerd at the Highway 371 North location.
CORRECTION
Because of incorrect information provided the Dispatch, the date of the Pillager Area Charter School open house was incorrect.
This was Brainerd
40 years ago (1964) - Total attendance at the Crow Wing County Fair dipped slightly this year. The figures show that 21,683 persons attended the fair during its 4-day run, compared to 22,764 a year ago.<
Firefighters respond to grass fire
The Brainerd Fire Department Wednesday responded to a grass fire on Woodland Hills Lane about 5:25 p.m. The fire burned less than an acre and was extinguished within an hour. The DNR assisted.
Scarbrough interviews superintendent job in Marshall
STAPLES -- Ken Scarbrough, Staples-Motley school district superintendent, is a finalist for the vacant superintendent's job in Marshall, it was learned Wednesday.
Olson seeking second four-year term
Citing a desire to open up city government to all Brainerd residents, Bob Olson announced Thursday he would seek another four-year term as at-large Brainerd City Council member.
This was Brainerd
AUGUST 19 20 years ago (1984) - Thanks, we needed that. Mother nature came to the rescue just in time. The pitter-patter of a steady rain Monday night provided long-awaited relief for many lawns and gardens.
Hot topic: ATV use aired in Merrifield
MERRIFIELD -- How to regulate all-terrain vehicles and their riders has become a hot topic in Crow Wing County.
Senior center chief resigns
Wayne Holtmeier, executive director of the Lakes Area Senior Activity Center in Brainerd, has resigned.
Before the happy ending
Brainerd Police Officer Joy Larson searched under the College Road bridge for a missing child Thursday. The child was found hiding in a camper at his day care. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
LOCAL BRIEFS
STAPLES -- State Auditor Patricia Anderson will speak at the "big dinner bash" set for Aug. 28 by Todd County Republicans.
Brainerd officials explain increases in fire contract
For the first time in two years, the Brainerd Fire Advisory Board met Thursday to discuss increases in the 2005 fire contract.
Ladies and gentlemen, start your turtles
Corbin Renken, 11, from Zumbrota reacted after his turtle won a heat race Wednesday at the Nisswa Turtle races.
So near and yet so far
When 5-year-old Matthew Reff went missing from his day care Thursday, family, friends, neighbors and law enforcement officials searched an area encompassing several miles.
Goedker cites knowledge of concerns
As president of Northeast Brainerd Residents Association, Kevin Goedker has firsthand knowledge of the concerns of his neighbors.
Elderly Randall couple killed in two-vehicle crash
RANDALL -- An elderly couple from Randall were killed after the vehicle they were in pulled out in front of a vehicle occupied by four teenagers, the State Patrol said.
Local briefs
A reorganization meeting of the Mississippi Headwaters Users and Landowners Association is set from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Brainerd Public Library's large meeting room.
Help from heavyweight
BAXTER -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty addressed about 100 supporters of Republican House District 12A candidate Paul Gazelka Wednesday at Pine Meadows Golf Course.
Mothers show support
For a mother of a deployed soldier, the waiting can be so hard.
CASS COUNTY
THUNDER LAKE -- DNR research shows for every $1 of timber sold here there is a $41.60 economic return, Cass County Land Commissioner Norm Moody reported Tuesday to the county board.
Overheard
"You've learned not to do that, to come when you're called.""
VFW Friday night dinner
The Brainerd VFW will serve Jack and Dianes baked ham dinner at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Gizella Jorgensen
Gizella Jorgensen, age 78, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at her home. A memorial open house will be Friday, Aug. 20, at 5-7 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel.
Esther E. C. Brandes
RICHMOND, Calif. -- Esther E. C. Brandes, 91, of Richmond, Calif., beloved sister and aunt, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2004.
Gizella R. Jorgensen
Gizella R. Jorgensen, age 78, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at her home. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
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.
Oren and Margaret Miller
RANDALL -- Oren Miller, age 89, and Margaret Miller, age 84, husband and wife, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, from injuries received in an automobile accident near Randall, Minn.
George M. Moren
HILLMAN -- George M. Moren, 61, a resident of Hillman, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at the Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn.
Joseph T. Mason
CROSBY -- Joseph Thomas Mason, 76, Crosby, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born Sept. 2, 1927, in Marmarth, N.D., to Joseph and Hanna W. (Preuss) Mason. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict.
James Miller
CIRCLE PINES -- James Miller, age 76, of Circle Pines, formerly of Pillager, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 18, 2004, at his home in Circle Pines. Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples with Pastor Terry Stumbo officiating.
Adeline J. Gronert
PEQUOT LAKES -- Adeline J. Gronert, age 85, of Pequot Lakes, and formerly of St. Paul, passed away Aug. 17, 2004, at her home. She was born May 7, 1919, in Stewartville, Minn., to Edward and Bena Myhre.
Adeline J. Gronert
PEQUOT LAKES -- Adeline J. Gronert, age 85, of Pequot Lakes, and formerly of St. Paul, passed away Aug. 17, 2004, at her home. She was born May 7, 1919, in Stewartville, Minn., to Edward and Bena Myhre.
Mary L. Zylka
LITTLE FALLS -- Mary Louise Zylka, age 80, of Darling Township, Morrison County, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Arlene and Wayne Heldt
Arlene Heldt, 79, of Pequot Lakes, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd, reuniting forever with her husband Wayne Heldt, who died July 22, 2004.
Inez Pratt
PALISADE -- Inez Pratt, age 73, of Palisade, died on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at her home in Morrison Township. Arrangements are pending at the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.
Open Forum: Pine Meadows can never be replaced
We believe that the Pine Meadows Golf Course is an asset to the area that cannot be counted in dollars and cents. If it is lost to development it can never be replaced. It is part of this community.
Open Forum
I am writing to express grief and concern regarding a policy adopted by the Brainerd Public Library.
OUR OPINION: CANDIDATES
If there's one problem we don't have to worry about this year it's political apathy. And it's not just the Bush and Kerry supporters who are stirring up things on the campaign trail.
What do you think?
Write us a letter or send us an e-mail
OUR OPINION: TROOP RECALL
International developments move swiftly. Government bureaucracies don't.
CHURCH NEWS
Roy Hope, gospel concert and recording artist, will share a program of song and testimony at the Crosslake Evangelical Free Church (the log church) at 7 p.m. Saturday. The concert is free and open to the public.
Handing money to Jesus
While preaching a series of lessons on the grace of giving in Michigan, a question came up from one of "God's littlest angels" in our midst.
Sports shorts
SAUK CENTRE -- Trent Snyder, Ironton, raced his Chevy Monte Carlo to a second place finish in the ASA Super Late Model feature Saturday at I-94 Raceway. D.J. Dondelinger, Brainerd, finished 12th and Scott Atkinson, Little Falls, finished 16th.
Having a blast
Joey Miller's laps around Brainerd International Raceway earlier this month in his glowing red NASCAR Autozone Elite Midwest Touring Series Chevy Monte Carlo brought back memories.
Summer snowmobiling returns at Grass Drags
For fans who didn't get enough drag racing during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway last weekend there's another chance this weekend.
Upcoming sporting events
Friday
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
Friday
View from a Viper
Pulling onto Brainerd International Raceway's front straightaway from pit road, Sonny Whelen slammed his Dodge Viper GTS into second gear Thursday morning, slamming me back into the passenger seat.
Riewer is a veteran of the amateur game
John Riewer may be on the verge of a record when he plays in the Class B state amateur baseball tournament.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs from the mid 60s to lower 70s.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s east to the lower 80s central and west.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Light rain ending southeast this morning...Otherwise sunny
State forecast for Minnesota
.Today...Mostly sunny. Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s northeast to the lower 80s far southwest.
Flowers are fun
Weather drawing by Rainbow Buzzalini of Mrs. Gessell's first grade class at Riverside school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs from the mid 60s to the low 70s.
State forecast for North Dakota
.Today...Partly sunny and windy. Isolated rain showers northeast
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Mostly sunny north. Mostly cloudy south. Isolated showers
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Cool with highs in the upper 50s
Backyard swim
Weather drawing by Sascha Bierwirth of Mrs. Minerich's second grade class at Nisswa school.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mainly sunny. Highs from the lower 60s far northeast to the
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