Thursday, August 28, 2008

Most expensive Nissan wows enthusiasts
Car enthusiasts who lusted for nearly 20 years after Nissan's Skyline GT-R sports car are going ga-ga over the new-generation GT-R that's arriving on U.S. soil.

Imaginary Friends, real music
Brainerd doesn't have an all-ages original music venue at the moment, but it still has bands. The Imaginary Friends have built up a following by playing every now and then at Yesterday's Gone, Paradise Shores and Ernie's.

Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music

Completely random slice of pop culture
This is going to sound kind of random, but it looks like "90210," which premieres with a two-hour episode at 7 p.m. Tuesday on The CW, will be worthy of the hype. I think there's more to this series than the famous zip code.

AREA SHORTS
NISSWA - Connie Kaldor, a Juno Award-winning singer from Canada, will open the fall Grassroots Concert season at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Nisswa Community Center.

BEST BETS
Two Minnesota pianists, including Ted Manderfeld from Deuces Wild (above), will be joined by a big band as they perform the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel. The "Eye 2 Eye" tribute show will be at 6 and 9 p.m. Friday in the Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets are $15-$17.

FALL MOVIE PREVIEW: Funny fall
With "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" being moved from November to July 2009, the fall movie season is suddenly lacking an obvious, must-see blockbuster.

There's no laboring over these tasty recipes
Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall, my favorite time of the year. After a busy summer, I welcome a slow-paced, easy-going weekend.

Cycle ride to benefit families of soldiers
CAMP RIPLEY - The Tribute to the Troops Memorial Ride and Benefit Concert, an annual motorcycle ride, will stop Sept. 7 at Camp Ripley.

POLICE BLOTTER
THEFT - Karen Wirth, 30000 block of Crow Wing County Road 8, Tuesday reported the theft of a heart-shaped container containing state quarters and a wooden box with money in it.

BIRTHS
Christopher Faulk and Amanda Hansen, Staples, a girl, Lenora Dianne, 6 pounds, Aug. 15, 2008.

POLICE BLOTTER
BURGLARY - Brainerd police assisted the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department Tuesday with a male who broke into Shipman's Auto Parts at 1711 S.E. 13th St.

SUPPORT GROUPS
Lakes Area Ecumenical Bereavement

Soccer champion
Brooke Nelson of Brainerd won her age division in the recent Minnesota Elks State Soccer Shootout.

Soccer shootout entrants
Minnesota State Elks Soccer Shootout entrants representing Brainerd Lodge 615 were Bryn Waters (left), David Saxum, Gina Wasniewski and Eli Roberts. Not pictured: Brooke Nelson and Joshua Murrey.

ORGANIZATIONS
Brainerd Jaycees

Glowing sunset
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.

LOCAL BRIEFS
The Mounted Eagles Therapeutic Horsemanship Program will host its sixth annual "Walk-N-Roll So They Can Ride" fundraising event Sept. 6.

ALL IN THE FAMILY
Tyler Berg, 3, son of Joshua and Janine Berg of Atwater, was visiting his grandparents, Jody and Meri Berg of Detroit Lakes, when grandson and grandfather decided to take a reading break. Other grandparents are Richard and Eileen Leino of Deerwood. Great-grandparents include Sharon and Duane Berg of Merrifield.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Go to Any Length

A great get-together: The State Fair
The DNR fish pond - and surrounding area - was a popular spot.

Just for Kix hosts fourth Summer Dance Intensive
BAXTER - Just for Kix hosted its fourth Summer Dance Intensive Aug. 11-15 at its Baxter studio.

Kiwanis Kids Triathlon
Taylor Streiff reacted after finishing the Kiwanis Kids Triathlon Saturday at Whipple Beach in Baxter. Streiff placed fourth in the 11-year-old division. Andrew Smith

PETS OF THE WEEK
Juan Chi-Chi Chavez is a 1-year-old neutered, male Chihuahua mix who came to Heartland Animal Rescue Team as a stray. He's a happy dog with a lot of personality (hence the name). Brainerd Dispatch/Heidi Lake

Music General dancers attend N.Y. workshop
Twelve dancers from Brainerd's Music General attended a "Slide" tap dancing workshop taught by Mike Minery in early August in New York City.

With school around the corner, here's a crash course in safety
Having been in law enforcement for many years, I've witnessed a number of driving violations as they pertain to walkers as well as a number of school bus violations. With the start of a new school year just around the corner, here are some simple rules to keep all of us safe in our communities.

Overheard
"This man is on a mission.

Lewis faces charge of felony murder
Bradley Thomas Lewis, in jail since Aug. 14 on an assault charge for punching Chad Charles Campbell in downtown Brainerd, now faces a charge of felony murder.

Pillager residents crowd into school for meeting on offender
PILLAGER - More than 100 people packed the Pillager School commons area Tuesday night to learn about Robert Floyd Welch, a Level 3 sex offender who has moved to the city.

Board to look at dropping positions in wake of deficit
The Crow Wing County Board will consider recommendations to reduce the county staff by 26.3 positions when it meets next month.

Family plans dream trip in camper
Diapers? Check. Snacks? Check. Hairbrush, shorts, socks? Check. Toothbrush, shampoo, maps? Check, check, check.

LOCAL BRIEFS
Junior Achievement will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee's Restaurant from 8-10 a.m. Sept. 13 in Baxter.

Jessica Lindsey still in critical condition
Jessica Lindsey, the 6-year-old girl hospitalized after almost drowning Sunday in Whipple Lake, remained in critical condition Wednesday at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department reported.

Shoreland lot width issue gets emotions going
Residents packing the benches at Tuesday's Crow Wing County Board session took on the tone of a revival meeting while discussing the emotional issues of land development.

2 more incumbents file for Baxter City Council seats
Two of three Baxter City Council incumbents filed for re-election Tuesday, with the third already announcing his intention to run.

Overheard
"We're looking for leadership, vocal leadership."

Correction
Because of incorrect information provided to the Dispatch, Jennifer Stockinger's column on summer's last gasp should not have included the Brainerd Lakes Downhill Drags Soap Box Derby as an event Saturday. The derby was Aug. 23 and the next event will be Sept. 27.

Girl remains critical
Jessica Lindsey remained in critical condition Tuesday at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department reported.

Incumbents have all filed for office in Baxter City Council races
Todd Holman, who announced earlier this week he would run for re-election to the Baxter City Council, filed for his at-large seat on Wednesday.

Yacht club gets partial victory in rezoning battle
A Gull Lake Yacht Club rezoning request was approved in part at the Crow Wing County Board meeting Tuesday with commissioners hearing opposition from neighbors.

District looking into savings
The Brainerd School District could save about $1 million a year by taking advantage of the new non-voter approved tax levy for Other Post Employment Benefits, or OPEB.

Little Falls man dies in fire at apartment complex
A 61-year-old Little Falls man died in a fire at an apartment complex early Tuesday in Little Falls.

Brainerd Lakes Health offers free Women's Health speaker series
The Brainerd Lakes Health system, which includes St. Joseph's Medical Center and Brainerd Medical Center, announced its Fall Women's Health Speaker Series.

This was Brainerd
AUGUST 28 - 60 years ago (1948) - The rain in Brainerd this afternoon came straight down drenching streets and gardens. Rainfall here at 2 p.m. measured 1.20 inches. In the block on South Sixth Street water ran more than a foot deep.

This was Brainerd
AUGUST 27 - 80 years ago (1928) - Brainerd some months ago heard recommendations from fire insurance underwriter that wooden shingle roofs be discontinued because so many fires in Brainerd were roof fires.

0% wage hike sought
The Brainerd School Board has informed its five non-certified union negotiating groups that the district won't negotiate for any wage increases for the next two years.

Mustonen's ill-fated flight to be part of Fresno series
The story of Brainerd's Leo Mustonen, the cadet who died in a 1942 training flight crash in California, and the other men who lost their lives that day will be part of a series called "Lost Flights: The Sierra's deadly legacy."

Summer's last gasp
The hot summer weather came six weeks late this season and flew by just as fast as it always does. And it's almost over.

3 incumbents, challenger file in Brainerd
Filings opened Tuesday for four Brainerd City Council seats up for election this year, with three incumbents and one challenger paying the $5 fee to have their name on the Nov. 4 ballot.

Correction
The Brainerd Dispatch incorrectly listed the filing fee for Baxter City Council as $5 in a Page 1A story Tuesday. The filing fee is $2 in Baxter.

Elaine M. Gowan
DEERWOOD - Elaine M. Gowan, age 69, of Deerwood, died on Aug. 25, 2008, at the Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis. She was born on Jan. 26, 1939, to Herbert and Ellen Thompson. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Deerwood, and an activist with the Salem West Ministry. Elaine was employed for more than 30 years with Honeywell.

Mabel Dekok
MOTLEY - Mabel Dekok, age 81, of Motley, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Jonesboro, Ark. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples.

Kenneth S. Petrusson
Kenneth Sven Petrusson, age 45, of rural Brainerd, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at his home. Memorial services for Kenny will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at the Garrison Community Alliance Church with Pastor Mike Palkie officiating. Friends may visit at the church during the hour prior to services.

Wayne Johnson
STAPLES - Wayne Johnson, age 80, of Staples, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in LaCrosse, Wis. He was born June 3, 1928, in Fillmore County, Minn., to Bennett and Lela Johnson.

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.

Kent W. Carrigan
LONG PRAIRIE - Kent W. Carrigan, 65-year-old resident of Long Prairie, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at his home in Long Prairie. Arrangements are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.

Albert G. Storkamp
PIERZ - Albert G. Storkamp, age 89, of Pierz, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn.

Lauretta J. Jahimiak
LA CROSSE, Wis. - Lauretta Jane (Dickman) Jahimiak, 83, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in Winona, Minn., as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on Nov. 15, 1924, in Duluth, Minn., to Mary (Puhr) Giguere. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1942 and then attended Brainerd Junior College. Thereafter, she practiced medical technology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and went on to earn a bachelor's degree at Winona State University where she met her future husband. On Aug. 12, 1950, she married Dr. Raymond John Jahimiak in La Crosse and they celebrated 57 years of marriage while raising six children.

Ruth Anderson
DULUTH - Ruth Kennedy Anderson, 100, of Duluth, finished her baptismal journey on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at Edgewood Vista.

Albert G. Storkamp
PIERZ - Albert G. Storkamp, age 89, of Pierz, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn.

Marie W. Clark
TALENT, Ore. - Marie W. Clark, age 89, of Talent, Ore., formerly of California and Minnesota, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at her niece's home near Palisade, Minn.

Wanda Weimer
AITKIN - Wanda Weimer, 76, of Aitkin and Blaine, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at Unity Hospital in Fridley.

Ruth E. Aune
Ruth Emma Aune was born June 24, 1921, in Hinckley, Minn., and passed away Aug. 25, 2008, at St. Cloud Hospital.

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.

Levi E. Seitz
PIERZ - Levi E. Seitz, 78, of Pierz, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, Minn. Arrangements are pending with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz, Minn.

Leigh Ann Becker
Leigh Ann Becker, 39

Helen R. Oehrlein
Helen R. Oehrlein, age 88, resident of Brainerd, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. Helen was born on June 27, 1920, in Sauk Rapids, Minn., to Charles and Martha (Zwick) Damm. She married Edward Oehrlein on Dec. 17, 1937, in Sauk Rapids.

Doris E. Toumi
Doris E. Toumi, 89, Brainerd, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at her home in Brainerd surrounded by her family. She was born in Superior, Wis., on Dec. 31, 1918, to Harry and Phebe (Mills) Swenson. She married Uno Richard Toumi on March 8, 1940, and they were married for 57 years. Doris enjoyed friends, family, grandkids and socializing. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Brainerd.

John A. Herbaugh
LITTLE FALLS - John "Jack" A. Herbaugh, age 61, Little Falls, Minn., died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at the Pine Grove Manor in Little Falls. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at 2 p.m. at home of his son and daughter at 17235 Riverwood, Little Falls, Minn.

Open Forum
The price of gasoline on the market has fallen each day for 32 days. Why do we not see it here in Brained?

N.H. Senate race is uncertain
MANCHESTER, N.H. - When Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, the chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, lists the November races that will swell his party's majority, New Hampshire is one of the first he brags about.

Costly oil exploration comes first
Spurred on by Sen. McCain's July 28 promise that off shore oil "could be exploited in a matter of months," the clamor to start poking more expensive holes in the ocean floor has reached a crescendo.

Open Forum
I could not believe my eyes when I saw the coverage on the front page of the Dispatch regarding a regulation that would provide opt-out for health care workers with regards to abortion! This proposed regulation is to protect health care workers from being forced into providing services that violate their conscience?

VOX POP
Being relatively new to the area as a retiree, it's not difficult to see who's not moving past the strike at C-I. Good gracious, the legislators provide an opportunity to help fund an agreed upon district responsibility and the board member votes and speaks against it! This is an opportunity for all property taxpayers of the district to provide support for a financially strapped district. The new legislative act allows the full-time residents some tax relief. Someone needs to move on and do what is best for students.

Kimble to spea kto boosters club
Brainerd Warriors girls' soccer coach Steve Kimble will be the speaker at the first Brainerd Sports Boosters Club meeting of the 2008-09 school year.

Little Falls blanks Pierz
LITTLE FALLS - Katie Hochsprung pounded 11 kills and had 14 digs and two blocks to lead the Little Falls Flyers volleyball team past Pierz 3-0 Tuesday.

LOCAL SPORTS SHORTS
Warrior Way Inc. has scheduled a fall fundraiser at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at Prairie Bay following the homecoming football game.

Outlaw drag racing highlights Coca-Cola Muscle Car Shootout
Muscle cars will slug it out on the quarter-mile drag strip this weekend at Brainerd International Raceway in the 20th annual Coca-Cola Muscle Car Shootout.

Lakes Financial swamps Mar-Jon's/MJ's
Once again Lakes Financial Services leads the Legacy Courses at Cragun's men's league after defeating Mar-Jon's/MJ's 31.5-12.5 on Aug. 21.

Boys encounter some surprises
Brainerd Warriors cross country coach Dave Herath thought he was going to have four runners return from last year's third-place finish in the Class 2A state meet.

SCOREBOARD
Area events

Dean, McAllister pace girls' runners
Jenna Dean and Hannah McAllister seem like they have been running for the Brainerd Warrior girls' cross country team forever.

AREA GOLF SHORTS
Tom Oliverines, Minnetonka, aced the 110-yard, sixth hole at Deacon's Lodge Aug. 24 using a 9-iron.

Staples-Motley wins two meets
DETROIT LAKES - The Staples-Motley Cardinals girls' tennis team defeated Detroit Lakes 5-2 and Moorhead 4-3 Tuesday to improve to 3-2 on the season.

Toedter paces Wolverines
MORRIS - Hannah Toedter of Wadena-Deer Creek finished seventh in Monday's Morris Area cross country meet.

Lenz fourth Patriot to reach 100 victories
Megan Lenz defeated Karly Dickinson of Park Rapids to become the fourth Pequot Lakes Patriots girls' tennis player to reach 100 career victories Tuesday at Park Rapids.

Sexton, Warriors shut out Flyers
BAXTER - Brian Sexton has high hopes for this year's Brainerd Warriors boys' soccer team.

Brainerd scores 9-0 win over Little Falls
BELLE PRAIRIE - Kelly Rosenthal scored three goals and had one assist as the Brainerd Warriors defeated the Little Falls Flyers 9-0 in Central Lakes Conference girls' soccer Tuesday.

Pioneers defeat W-DC 6-1
WADENA - The Pierz Pioneers won three singles and three doubles matches in a 6-1 non-conference victory over the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines on Wednesday.

Kittleson 2nd in U.S. Amateur
He called it the best tournament to finish second.

Charter may carry Big Ten games by weekend
Area fans of Minnesota Gophers football, who are Charter Communications cable TV subscribers, may receive a gift this weekend.

Warriors knock off Otters
FERGUS FALLS - A doubles sweep and singles victories from Taylor Headlee, Mikinzee Salo and Sam Kletscher led the Brainerd Warriors to a 6-1 Central Lakes Conference girls' tennis victory over the Fergus Falls Otters Tuesday.

Aitkin outlasts Pine River-Backus
AITKIN - Emily Mehr registered 10 kills, 13 blocks and one ace serve to lead the Aitkin Gobblers to a 3-2 volleyball victory over the Pine River-Backus Tigers Tuesday.

SCOREBOARD
Area events

Warriors will be counting on veterans
The 2007 football season was like a magic carpet ride for the Brainerd Warriors.

State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms west. Highs 76 to 86.

State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.

Will it rain today?
Weather drawing by Ryan Peterson in the Riverside second grade of Mrs. Gramer.

Is that a moose in the meadow?
Weather drawing by Nickolas Berens in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.

State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny. Chance of showers and

Storm casualty
A splintered oak tree limb, apparently from a presumed lighting strike came to rest Wednesday over the tennis court fence at Loren Thompson Park in Baxter. An early-morning storm passed through the area producing much-needed rain. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls

State forecast for S.D.
Today...Clear to partly cloudy west through northeast. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms southeast. Highs mainly in the 70s except low 80s central and extreme southeast.

State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms. Highs 77 to 86.

Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly or mostly sunny. A chance of afternoon thunderstorms far northwest and west central. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Cooler near the great lakes.

State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny and becoming breezy central and west. Partly

State forecast for S.D.
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Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the middle 70s to the lower 80s.

State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms south