Friday, September 21, 2007
Independents leading the way to plug-in hybrids
Yet another environmentally friendly automobile is headed your way - if you have a spare $80,000 or so.
MUSIC SHORTS
NISSWA - Minnesota Gaelic music duo Clairseach will open the Grassroots Concerts fall schedule at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Nisswa Community Center.
BAY Ministries to host comedians
Comedians Daren Streblow and Joby Saad will perform an all-ages show at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Educational Services Building, in Brainerd. Brainerd Area Youth Ministries is sponsoring the show.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
BEST BETS
Minneapolis a cappella group Marcoux Corner will get the Staples-Motley Arts Council concert season under way with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Centennial Auditorium in Staples. Tickets are $6-$15.
'TALL' TALE
For a musical about the Midwest, "Songs from the Tall Grass" has taken its time getting around the Midwest. But California-based writer/director Randy Hale and his wife and co-writer, Emily Corey, are happy the situation is being rectified.
Runberg's paintings at medical center
An exhibit of paintings by Diane Runberg will be on display through this month at the Brainerd Medical Center.
COMING NEXT WEEK
Bill Shaffer is a young bluegrasser worth keeping an ear on and Johnny Jay Huhta is a veteran of many genres who is still going strong. John Hansen reviews their albums.
Mascarpone helps make this dessert
This week I experienced a new flavor that called for mascarpone cheese.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Cass court
WALKER - The following appeared recently in Cass County District Court:
BIRTHS
Tom and Nikki (Watland) Turcotte, a girl, Taya Alyn, 6 pounds, 10 ounces, Aug. 22, 2007. Grandparents are Scott and Terri Watland, Pequot Lakes, and Don and Cheryl Turcotte, Brainerd. Great-grandparents are Eunice Watland, Baxter, and Evelyn Puetz, Brainerd.
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS
Crosby-Ironton
BUILDING PERMITS
Baxter
More tips by home management expert Deniece Schofield
Store infrequently used objects. People tend to place things they rarely use in easily accessible spots, then complain that they have no space.
To-do list
Imagine this: Piles and piles of papers lurk on your kitchen counters and living room tables.
Outside review of CMCC exec's duties sought
The joint powers board of Central Minnesota Community Corrections will look for an outside consultant to review the administrative duties of CMCC Executive Director Michael Kafka.
Big vote
How do you sell a $5.75 million operating levy referendum?
Storm leaves thousands powerless
Thousands were without power Thursday afternoon after a thunderstorm with winds as strong as 50 mph swept across the Brainerd area, crashing trees onto power poles and, in a few cases, damaging homes.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Brainerd Jaycees received numerous awards Sept. 7-9 at the Minnesota Jaycees Fall All-State Convention in Bemidji.
Homecoming events this week in Pillager
PILLAGER - Pillager High School seniors Jake Eastman and Samone Smith were named king and queen Tuesday at the high school's homecoming coronation.
After dry summer, area now all wet
Talk about a reversal of fortune.
Plans to install rural street lighting delayed
CASS LAKE - Cass County Engineer David Enblom informed the board of plans to install street lighting at some major rural intersections, including one near Cass Lake, have been delayed, because the Minnesota Department of Transportation has redirected all such current federal funds on hand toward the I-35W bridge collapse issue.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Help the Brainerd Lakes Rotary support youth scholarships by purchasing roses for $15 a dozen as part of the 15th annual Brainerd Lakes Rotary rose sale.
Cass to develop year-around trails
CASS LAKE - The Cass County Board voted Tuesday to proceed with developing year-round destination recreational trails between cities within the county and to connect with trails in neighboring counties.
Storm causes power outages
Strong winds moving through the area are causing numerous power outages for Crow Wing Power. As of 1 p.m. about 6,000 members of Crow Wing Power were without power due to downed power lines and fallen trees.
Planned unit development progress report presented
CASS LAKE - Jim Ballenthin presented information Tuesday to Cass County commissioners on progress a board-appointed committee is making toward updating the planned unit development section of the county land use ordinance.
This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 20 - 60 years ago (1947) - Temperatures plunged below the freezing mark in Brainerd last night, and a heavy blanket of frost covered the ground. The mercury in Brainerd dropped to 28 degrees during the night.
Cass eyes joint drug task force
CASS LAKE - Cass County could start a joint drug task force with Hubbard County if the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice approves a $100,000 grant application to fund the program in 2008.
Overheard
"We are a tribute to all those who served, so we want to make sure we've got them all covered."
This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 21 - 40 years ago (1967) - Rice Lake - Part of which is in Brainerd's backyard - is one of the best fishing lakes in the area, a survey by the conservation department has revealed.
Cass grand jury indicts Martin in murder case
WALKER - Cass County grand jurors recently indicted Matthew Michael Martin, 19, Backus, on five counts of felony first-degree murder in the Aug. 4 death of Molly Jean Rice, 15, Backus.
Overheard
"I lucked out."
SHOW OF RESPECT
JENKINS - With an escort of some 50 motorcyclists, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute pulled into the Jenkins VFW Wednesday night.
Severe weather
Several trees blocked the northbound lane of Highway 371 south of Pequot Lakes Thursday afternoon following the storm. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist
Aitkin man dies in tractor accident
MALMO - A 76-year-old Aitkin man died Monday after being pinned under an overturned farm tractor, the Aitkin County Sheriff's Department reported.
Renowned artist brings children's concert to lakes area
Best known in the United States for the "Belly Button" song, international artist and Order of Canada award winner Heather Bishop will perform a children's concert during her short stay in the Brainerd lakes area next week.
Philip Kowalzek
LASTRUP - Philip Kowalzek, age 86, of Lastrup, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, at the Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lastrup. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 8-10 a.m. at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz. Parish prayers will be said at 6 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral chapel.
Lila J. Wheeler
DEERWOOD - Lila Jean Wheeler, age 74, of Deerwood, died on Sept. 19, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. She was born on April 23, 1933, in Ross Lake Township to Floyd and Irene (Dennison) Palmer. She married Donald D. Wheeler on Feb. 19, 1977, in Deerwood.
Gregory J. Darden
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. - Gregory J. Darden, 17, of Land O' Lakes, passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2007. He was born in Tampa and raised in the Catholic faith.
Obituary policy
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Leola M. Motschke
LITTLE FALLS - Leola M. Motschke, age 73, of Little Falls, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls. Arrangements are pending with Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Gerald J. Ploof
LITTLE FALLS - Gerald Joseph Ploof, 74-year-old lifelong resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at his home surrounded by family. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening at the Shelley Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Dennis A. Hagquist
MALMO - Dennis A. Hagquist, age 76, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, as the result of a tractor accident near Malmo, Minn.
Robert G. Stimson
BACKUS - Robert Gordon Stimson, age 77, of Backus, Minn., died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Galveston, Texas, at the home of his daughter, Teri Lee McGregor. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Longville Community Church in Longville, Minn.
John R. Harrison
John Richard Harrison, age 98, of Brainerd, died on Sept. 18, 2007, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. He was born on Aug. 30, 1909, in Ross Lake Township to Ephram and Ada (Robinson) Harrison. He married Edna Thompson on Feb. 9, 1931, in Brainerd. He was a retired M.A. Hanna Mining employee with 41 1/2 years of service. After his retirement in 1972 he enjoyed traveling and wintering in San Juan, Texas. He was a member of Cascade United Methodist Church, Deerwood.
Louis E. Janey
MISSOURI CITY, Texas - Louis E. Janey, age 63, of Missouri City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in Missouri City, Texas. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service, East Chapel, in Little Falls. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service, East Chapel, in Little Falls.
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.
Open Forum
Have you seen the politically charged commercial where a young soldier limps onto the scene with his prosthesis? He claims that if America pulls out of Iraq now his sacrifice will be in vain - as will that of his buddies whose lives were lost. He concludes the message with these words... "after all they attacked us."
OUR OPINION: PUBLIC TELEVISION
Maybe the Brainerd Dispatch should become a "public" newspaper. That was the reaction at this newspaper when we received word that our neighbor and friendly news rival, Lakeland Public Television, received a $398,436 federal grant to help station convert to high definition digital technology.
Open Forum
Supporters of the President's policies in Iraq regularly label Democrats as the party of "cut and run."
VOX POP
Way to go, Crosby! Your people and town should be proud of your accomplishment for the $150,000 Project Play. Maybe Baxter being 10 times the size should step up and build a nicer place for the kids at Whipple Beach considering there are four swings and one play area that is really for toddler-aged kids and not big enough for school-aged children.
HOMELESS in BRAINERD
Homeless families now have a place to get help in Brainerd.
CHURCH NEWS
The Augsburg Centennial Singers, a 55-voice male chorus under the direction of Al Reesnes, will appear in concert at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples at 7 p.m. Sept. 28.
Warriors hope to ax Lumberjacks
Following last week's Central Lakes Conference game against Rocori, the Brainerd Warriors resume Section 8-5A action Friday when they travel to Chet Anderson Stadium to take on the Bemidji Lumberjacks.
LOCAL SHORTS
The final Brainerd Lakes Downhill Drags Soap Box Derby of the season will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Brainerd Civic Center parking lot.
CLC men lead first day at Pines Invite
The Central Lakes College men's and women's golf teams competed at day one of the Pines Invitational Wednesday at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa.
Lineups
Warriors at Bemidji
Scoreboard
Area events
Pequot rallies to beat Park Rapids
PARK RAPIDS - Trailing 2-1 after three games, the Pequot Lakes Patriots rallied to defeat the Park Rapids Panthers 3-2 in Mid-State Conference volleyball Tuesday.
Correction/clarification
Due to incorrect information provided by The Associated Press, the winner of Tuesday's Mid-State Conference volleyball match between Pequot Lakes and Park Rapids was incorrect.
Sauk Rapids-Rice defeats Warriors
SAUK RAPIDS - Tika Klauck had 11 kills, one block, and eight digs and Nikker Graumann added eight kills and eight set assists for the Brainerd Warriors in a four-game loss to Sauk Rapids-Rice on Thursday in Central Lakes Conference action.
Warriors dominate Little Falls
Sadie Panzer has found her place on the Brainerd Warriors swimming and diving team.
Brainerd JV swimming and diving wins
The Brainerd Warriors junior varsity swimming and diving team defeated Little Falls 133-40 Thursday in Brainerd.
CLC golf rained out at Pines Invite
The second day of the Pines Invitational at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa was canceled due to rain Thursday morning.
Raiders nearly flawless
GRAND RAPIDS - The Central Lakes College Raiders volleyball team played what coach Jane Peterson called as close to a "complete game" as possible in a 3-0 victory over the Itasca Vikings on Wednesday.
Pine River-Backus sweeps Pequot
PEQUOT LAKES - The Pine River-Backus volleyball team remained undefeated and moved its perfect record to 15-0 by beating Pequot Lakes in three games Thursday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Gobblers raise record to 11-1
AITKIN - The Aitkin Gobblers won for the 11th time in 12 dual meets Wednesday with a 6-1 girls' tennis victory over the Crosby-Ironton Rangers.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Tracy Bartholomaus recently joined Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union's home loan team as a mortgage originator.
CLC remains confident despite losses
It has outscored, outgained, and in many instances outplayed its opponents, yet the Central Lakes College football team finds itself with a losing record (1-2) nearly a month into the season.
LOCAL SHORTS
Bemidji Area Schools will provide bus shuttles to and from Chet Anderson Stadium for Friday's game between the Brainerd Warriors and Bemidji Lumberjacks.
Rosenthal soars to top of Warrior points list
In its 10-year history the Brainerd Warrior girls' soccer program has had its share of top-flight goal scorers.
Gathering leaves
Weather drawing by Ashley Klein of Mrs. Meyer's third-grade class at Riverside school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 70s. Cooler near the great lakes. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms northwest and west central. Partly cloudy elsewhere. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Friday...Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely north to dry southeast. Highs near 80 north and upper 80s south.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy north and west while partly cloudy
State forecast for Minnesota
Severe thunderstorm watch parts of central and northeast through
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Showers and thunderstorms likely east...Some possibly
Back to school
Weather drawing by Cassie Gardner of Mr. Meyer's fourth-grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms except dry far west. Windy east. Highs from the upper 70s northeast to near 90 southwest.
Wisconsin state forecast
Severe thunderstorm watch northwest until noon...
State forecast for N.D.
Tornado watch for southeast north dakota until 7 am cdt this
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely central and east this
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.