Friday, September 28, 2007

'Now' luxury car comes with a wait
LOS ANGELES - Bentley Continental GT? Seen it. Aston Martin DB9? What else you got? Maserati Quattroporte? Wasn't that, like, so last year's product placement on "Entourage?"

Reverse-opening car doors open anew
From "Animal House" to "Entourage," reverse-opening car doors have long been Hollywood code for cool.

Bank robbery in Garrison
GARRISON - Law officers were searching for an adult male who reportedly brandished a pistol in a bank robbery shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday at the Garrison office of the Deerwood Bank.

Cast announced for CLC's 'Chicago'
Central Lakes College Theatre will stage the musical "Chicago" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and 25-27 in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus.

GREAT GRADS
These artists got their start at Brainerd High School, and those classes launched careers or lifelong hobbies in the arts. But one notable thing has changed since they graduated.

ART SHORTS
CROSBY - The sixth annual Arts and Crafts Fair and Women's Expo will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Hallett Community Center in Crosby. About 100 exhibitors will participate.

Best bets
Fall TV's best returning show and most promising newcomer open their seasons in the next seven days. "The Office" (above) opens its fourth season of paper sales with an hour-long episode at 8 p.m. Thursday on NBC and "Pushing Daisies" pushes pies and romance at 7 p.m. Wednesday on ABC.

THEATER SHORTS
The Central Lakes College Cultural Arts Series will present the one-man production of "Marx in Soho" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Oct. 4 in the Dryden Theatre on the Brainerd campus.

MUSIC SHORTS
NISSWA - "Spider" John Koerner will return to the Grassroots Concerts stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Nisswa Community Center.

Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music

Shaffer makes debut; Huhta brings back old pop tunes
At the Cowboy & Hobo Days Festival earlier this month, I came across two of the better local albums of 2007. One is the debut from Bill Shaffer, a young bluegrasser worth keeping an ear on; the other is a collection from Johnny Jay Huhta, a veteran of many genres who is still going strong.

Vacation with family, friends - and food
I just returned home from being on a wonderful vacation to Seattle with two of my sisters and a good friend to visit my niece Amber and her family.

CORRECTION
In Diane Hoglin's recipe for Tangy Buffet Meatballs on Page 6E Thursday, an ingredient was listed incorrectly. The recipe does include 1/3 cup of chili sauce but also 1 cup of grape jelly in the sauce.

One injured in collision
DEERWOOD - A 68-year-old Deerwood man was injured Wednesday after his pickup sideswiped a semi-truck on Highway 210 just east of Deerwood in Aitkin County.

SCHOOL MENUS
Brainerd

Afghanistan discussion to be held Friday at library
Andrew Hook will be speaking on "Afghanistan: Development and Capacity Building" at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Brainerd Public Library.

SENIOR CALENDAR
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

Referendum opponents to meet Tuesday
People Against District 181 Referendum will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Brainerd Public Library.

Cass court
WALKER - Elias John Swann, 30, Pine River, received a withholding of adjudication recently in Cass County District Court for felony negligent fires, was ordered to pay $40,230 restitution and placed on three years supervised probation.

Home run
ROSBY - Fifteen 8-by-8 pillars decorated with rugged, Cobblefield Texas cream rocks hold up a 3,400-square-foot addition that boasts extraordinary living space, connecting a home - built in 1932 - to a garage and guest area where guests won't want to leave.

You, too, can be a master gardener
Interested in becoming a master gardener? If so, applications are being sought by the Crow Wing County Extension Service.

Man holds up bank in Garrison
GARRISON - A man brandishing a handgun walked into a Garrison bank Thursday morning and robbed the teller of almost $3,000.

Overheard
"It doesn't take the time people are afraid of. You do it and you feel good about it and you know you are accomplishing something."

Spotlight on trees
Sixth-grader Adam Nyland used a tool to bore into a tree Thursday on the Forestview Middle School grounds in Baxter. The core is extracted and read to determine the age of the tree. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls

Chili sampled; let the drive begin
Melissa Boeder (left), Tami Lueck, Holly Usherwood, Janelle DeSmith and Kassie Heisserer served chili at the Bridges of Hope booth Wednesday at the United Way Chili Cook-Off at the Westgate Mall. Brainerd Dispatch/Nels Norquist

'Embarrassed' Goble admits error
An error was discovered in Brainerd's tax rate and levy numbers, it was learned Thursday.

LOCAL BRIEFS
The Brainerd Community Ag Center, the former Brainerd High School farm, invites the community to join area beef producers for a field day open house Oct. 4.

Chain saws considered dangerous and artistic
HACKENSACK - It takes at least year of practice to develop skills and finesse to convert from a hand carver to a chain saw artist, according to A.J. Lutter, owner of Come See What I Saw chain saw carving store on Highway 371 north of Brainerd.

CORRECTION
Because of incorrect information provided the Dispatch, a brief on Page 2A Wednesday incorrectly stated the time of the Brainerd Fire Department's pancake breakfast fundraiser. The breakfast will be 8-10 a.m. Oct. 6 at Applebee's in Baxter.

Music and a message
Singer-songwriter Heather Bishop of rural Manitoba performed Wednesday at the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. Bishop, who has released albums for both adults and children, is known for her social activism. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls

County DFLers to meet to discuss Senate forum
The Crow Wing County DFL will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Brainerd Public Library to discuss the Oct. 28 U.S. Senate forum, fundraiser and dinner.

This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 28 - 40 years ago (1967) - Five Washington High School students will be attending the Central Minnesota Association of Student Councils Convention held in Alexandria. They are Emma DeRosier, Mike Lundeby, Nedra Nelson, Irene Rademacher and Marcia Widmark.

Teen treatment center clears hurdle
The fate of Minnesota Teen Challenge locating in Brainerd now rests with the Brainerd City Council.

Morrison indicates its support for detention center
LITTLE FALLS - The Morrison County Board would like to see a youth detention center built in Brainerd and it made its view known Thursday.

She lends herself to helping
Known as a dedicated, unsung volunteer and leader who blazed trails, Karen Owen was named Brainerd Citizen of the Year for 2007.

Morrison County Community Development to receive loan
Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., announced this week that Community Development of Morrison County has been awarded a $500,000 loan through the U.S. Department Agriculture's Rural Development agency.

This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 27 - 60 years ago (1947) - The city police department tomorrow will be at full strength with 10 men and one policewoman. Bob Titus is captain and Joseph Nolan was promoted to sergeant.

How do your pumpkins grow?
Eagleview Elementary School student Brittany Hilgers (left) showed her bench of pumpkins Thursday to students Camryn Cowle, Kathryn Miska and Megan Nelson in the courtyard of the Breezy Point school. With the help of the Pelican Lake Conservation Club, elementary students picked rocks and prepared the garden last fall. This spring the school garden was planted with 400 seedlings. Thursday 350 pumpkins and gourds along with 150 squash were sold to Eagleview students. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls

Recycling is becoming a habit these days
How much garbage do you lug out to the end of the driveway for pick up each week?

CLC student senate election, homecoming plans announced
STAPLES - Erich Heppner of Warroad was elected president of the Staples campus student senate at Central Lakes College for 2007-08. He is a sophomore in heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

Lightning strike leaves Nisswa in the dark
A lightning strike Wednesday night at a electric substation knocked out power to the city of Nisswa.

Initiative Foundation announces award winners
LITTLE FALLS - Continuing its tradition of honoring outstanding community service in central Minnesota, the Initiative Foundation has announced the winners of its 2007 Initiative Awards.

Boyd Lodge redevelopment on agenda
The Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday will consider a request for approval of a preliminary plat and a conditional use permit for a planned unit development for Boyd Lodge on Whitefish and Rush lakes in Ideal Township.

Overheard
"I was going to the bank to make a withdrawal but I couldn't because someone else had,

Donna Rudolph (Koll)
PERHAM - Donna Rudolph (Koll), age 63, of Perham, Minn., formerly of Pierz, Minn., passed away Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at Elder's Home in New York Mills, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, Minn., with Father Gerald Dalseth officiating.

Donna L. Elling
AITKIN - Donna L. Elling, 73, of Aitkin, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at Riverwood Health Care Center, Aitkin.

Wilson D. Morris
AITKIN - Wilson D. Morris, age 90, of Aitkin, and formerly of Garrison, died on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, in Aitkin. Memorial services will be held on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin with the Rev. Donald Norman officiating. Friends may call one hour before the services. The family would prefer memorials in lieu of flowers.

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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.

Paul W. Goddard
PINE RIVER - Paul W. Goddard, age 66, of Pine River, passed away at his home early Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007. Paul battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) successfully for several years. His death was unexpected. Paul was born in Grafton, N.D., on Sept. 4, 1941, to Derrick and Marvyl Goddard.

Open Forum
The Dispatch lead story (Taking the back door out? Sept. 17) states that Defense Secretary Gates would recommend a veto of Democratic Sen. Webb's proposal that troops be given additional rest between deployments in Iraq.

Continue public TV funding
In response to the Dispatch's editorial on Friday about public funding for public television, I would like to comment on several issues. Public television's mission is to educate. Many educational shows have been produced for public television that never would have been supported by commercial television.

OUR OPINION: BRAINERD HIGH
Brainerd High School's 2007 homecoming celebration promises to be a showcase event this year and it's not difficult to find conspiracy theorists who'll argue that it's all a ploy to encourage yes votes on the Nov. 6 operating levy referendum.

Time for adults to make choices
Hundreds of students from Baxter and Nisswa Elementary Schools have heard this school principal talk often about the importance of "choices" and "decision-making."

Open Forum
This discussion about the referendum for the schools sounds like something from the dark ages. Thirty-some years ago a special education law was passed assuring an education to challenged children. Now we see those children, who were educated according to their ability, working and leading productive lives. Had we not done that these same people would be on welfare instead of contributing to society. Even though special education won't be affected, I still wonder what will it look like in 30 years if we don't fund this referendum? Bored and frustrated people who are not connected to society. No after-school activities? Large classrooms where no one can concentrate? It doesn't take very much imagination to figure out what this community will look like in 30 years if we take away the things that make for a quality education.

CHURCH NEWS
BAXTER - First Baptist Church in Baxter will celebrate 135 years of existence Oct. 6 and 7. On Oct. 6, there will be a concert of special music starting at 6:30 p.m. On Oct. 7, there will be a morning service with a message from our former pastor, the Rev. Richard Paige. A meal will follow the service. At 1:30 p.m., there will be a celebration service with testimonies and a message by Ben Peterson, former missionary to Brazil, who was sent by First Baptist Church.

When no one's looking
You may have heard the story of a preacher accepting a new call to serve as pastor in a church. Some weeks after she arrived, she had an occasion to ride the city bus. This was when you paid the bus driver directly, and the driver could make change. When she sat down, she discovered that the driver had accidentally given her a quarter too much in change.

'Clean comedian' has a message for youths
Pep rallies and football games aside, Brainerd Area Youth Ministries has another option for area students during this homecoming season.

Scoreboard
Area events

W-H-A edges LRCS 3-1
WALKER - Levi Skog's second-half goal cut Walker-Hackensack-Akeley's lead to 2-1 but Lake Region Christian School could get no closer in a 3-1 boys' soccer loss Thursday.

Pequot Lakes, C-I dominate meet
McGREGOR - Clayton Foster and Kylie Beltz raced their way to victories for the Pequot Lakes Patriots in the McGregor Invitational cross country meet Thursday.

Brainerd blanks Tech
ST. CLOUD - Kelly Rosenthal scored two goals to propel the Brainerd Warriors past the St. Cloud Tech Tigers 2-0 in Central Lakes Conference girls' soccer Thursday.

Warriors swamp Apollo
ST. CLOUD - Sadie Panzer won two events and the Brainerd Warriors defeated the St. Cloud Apollo Eagles 108-77 in Central Lakes Conference swimming and diving Thursday.

Rocori defeats Brainerd 3-0
The Rocori Spartans made quick work of the Brainerd volleyball team Thursday, consistently squashing any runs the Warriors could muster, to come away with a 3-0 sweep and stay atop the Central Lakes Conference.

Warriors win in OT
BAXTER - In three games since his promotion from the junior varsity, Ethan Nichols has made an impact at the varsity level.

LOCAL SHORTS
Brainerd Youth Athletic Association football games that were postponed by rain Sept. 24 have been rescheduled for Monday under the lights at Adamson Field.

Alexandria blanks Flyers
BELLE PRAIRIE - The Little Falls girls' soccer team was shut out by Alexandria 11-0 in Central Lakes Conference play Thursday night.

Brainerd wins eighth straight
ST. CLOUD - The Brainerd Warrior girls' tennis team won its eighth straight meet Thursday by dispatching the St. Cloud Tech Tigers 5-2 in Central Lakes Conference action.

Binger helps Little Falls win
LITTLE FALLS - Molly Binger won the 200 individual medley and 100 freestyle and was a member of the first-place 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays to help the Little Fall Flyers swimming and diving team past Holdingford 99-79 Thursday.

Peterson reaches 400 wins
In 1991, a young coach roamed the halls of Brainerd Community College, trying to recruit athletes for the Raiders' volleyball team.

Scoreboard
Area events

Schaefbauer leads BHS air force
In years past, when Brainerd ran the wishbone or option offense, it wasn't uncommon for the Warriors to attempt anywhere from 30 to 60 passes a season.

Pequot Lakes defeats W-DC
PEQUOT LAKES - The Pequot Lakes Patriots swept the singles competition as they defeated the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines 6-1 in Mid-State Conference tennis Thursday.

Warriors to face luckless Eagles
As with any winless football team, a combination of turnovers, misfortune and lack of depth in the fourth quarter has prevented the St. Cloud Apollo Eagles from experiencing success this fall.

W-DC ends PR-B's undefeated run
PINE RIVER - Courtney Volkmann had 30 set assists and Brigetta Berg had 16 kills for Wadena-Deer Creek in a three-game sweep over Pine River-Backus in Northwoods Conference action Thursday.

LOCAL SHORTS
Virgil Crawford won the 2007 Brainerd Legion golf league with 217 points.

Sobering news
Weather drawing by Caelan Johnson in the Forestview fifth grade of Mr. Edinger.

Even the sun needs sunglasses
Weather drawing by Alivia Rardin in the Forestview fifth grade of Mr. Edinger.

State forecast for S.D.
Today...Some morning cloudy areas east otherwise mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.

State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Gradually becoming partly cloudy north and west while

State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. A few light morning showers central

State forecast for N.D.
Wind advisory central and eastern today...

State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms

State forecast for S.D.
Wind advisory central today...

Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Areas of early morning fog northwest. Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers or thunderstorms...Mainly in the afternoon. Highs from the mid 60s north to the lower 70s south.

State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s.

Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs from the mid 60s to low 70s...Cooler along the great lakes. Tonight...Increasing clouds northwest with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the far northwest late. Mostly clear east and south. Lows in the 40s to lower 50s.

State forecast for Minnesota
420 am cdt thu sep 27 2007Today...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated