Friday, October 31, 2008
Larger SUV is Kia's newest model
The Kia Borrego has strong engines, roomy, comfortable seats, top crash test ratings, plentiful features and a surprisingly quiet interior.
FINE ARTS STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Peder Holte
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
Completely random slice of pop culture
This is going to sound kind of random, but it's about time we have a black man as a leader. I'm talking, of course, about Hootie & the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker topping the country singles charts with "Don't Think I Don't Think About It."
Look into your crystal ball: 'Strange' days loom at Central Lakes College Theatre
Asylum: The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln" is a musical, but if you want colorful costumes and upbeat music, look elsewhere. The story will unfold on a dimly lit Dryden Theatre stage, and Mary Lincoln's wardrobe is all black since the death of her husband, President Lincoln.
AREA SHORTS
The Brainerd High School Bands will present their annual Fall Concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at Tornstrom Auditorium, Washington Educational Services Building, in Brainerd.
Best bets
If you're dressing up for Halloween, you might want to stop by the costume party from 4 p.m-close Friday at the Last Turn Saloon in downtown Brainerd (prizes will be awarded at 10 p.m.). For scary live music, swing over to Yesterday's Gone, where six area rock bands will perform starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free at both locations.
Putting the comfort in breakfast
One breakfast I so enjoy when the weather turns chilly is Baked Oatmeal.
SCHOOL MENUS
Brainerd
POLICE BLOTTER
THEFT - Abbrielle Selisker reported Tuesday her bike was stolen from Forestview Middle School, 12149 Knollwood Drive.1
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Out with the old, in with the old
OUTING - When Paul Kirkman of Minneapolis purchased his weekend home north of Outing, it was decrepit and outdated.
Search under way for missing boater on Mille Lacs Lake
A 59-year-old Twin Cities man was presumed missing after a boat washed up on shore Thursday morning, the Aitkin County Sheriff's Department announced Friday afternoon.
Brisk absentee voting sparks Minn. turnout
ROSEVILLE - Kathy Moore wasn't taking any chances with her vote this year.
Panel focuses on budgets past, present and future
The Brainerd School Board's Finance Committee Thursday spent four hours looking at its past, present and future budgets.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Thirty Lakes Watershed District launched its cost-share program Wednesday on the shore of the Merrifield bay on North Long Lake.
Body of missing Remer man found
Authorities on Thursday located the body of a 64-year-old Remer deer hunter last seen two weeks ago.
Brainerd boy 'critical' after shooting incident
A 14-year-old Brainerd boy was in critical condition late Wednesday after accidentally being shot at a residence on the 1600 block of Oak Street.
Woman dies in Nisswa crash
NISSWA - One person died and four others were injured in a three-vehicle collision about 10:50 a.m. Thursday at Highway 371 and Nisswa Avenue in Nisswa.
Brainerd boy 'critical' after gun mishap
A 14-year-old Brainerd boy remains in critical condition this morning after accidentally being shot in the head with a handgun Wednesday night at a residence on the 1600 block of Oak Street, according to Brainerd Police Chief John Bolduc.
Walker man withdraws plea to manslaughter
WALKER - L.C. Wesley Armstrong, 24, Walker, filed a motion in Cass County District Court to withdraw his guilty plea to felony second-degree manslaughter in connection with the motor vehicle death of his pregnant girlfriend Aug. 1, 2007, at Backus.
One dead after Nisswa crash
One person died and four others were injured in a three-vehicle collision about 10:50 a.m. Thursday at Highway 371 and Nisswa Avenue in Nisswa.
This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 31 - 100 years ago (1908) - The East Brainerd bridge is in dangerous condition and needs immediate repairing. The walk on the bridge is full of holes. The railings on both sides are in bad shape. On the north side at least 70 feet of the lower part of the railing is missing.
SECOND CHANCE
FIFTY LAKES - Roger Feyo was given a second chance at life Aug. 22. He has his family to thank for it.
Shooting victim identified
The 13-year-old boy critically injured in an accidental shooting Wednesday has been identified as Nathaniel Lawrence Fitch, an eighth-grader at Forestview Middle School in Baxter.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for grants that will enhance the state's biodiesel industry.
Critically injured Brainerd boy identified
The 13-year-old boy critically injured in an accidental shooting Wednesday has been identified as Nathaniel Lawrence Fitch, an eighth-grader at Forestview Middle School in Baxter.
Downtown project details studied
How downtown will look following a reconstruction project in 2009 is becoming clearer.
What do you wanna be?
BAXTER - A pirate's favorite holiday might be Arrr-bor Day, but Halloween is a close second. If you want to be a pirate on Friday, be prepared to run into a few other old buccaneers.
Overheard
"I never thought my first time doing CPR would be on Dad."
Awarded by MADD
Pat Bluth (left) and Mary Lou Cody were presented with lifetime service awards Thursday at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving office in Brainerd. Bluth's work began after her daughter, Tammy, was killed by a drunk driver in 1985 and Cody's after the tragic death of her mother, Josephine, in 1981. During the years they have worked to educate, increase awareness and provide understanding to others who have been affected by those who have made the decision to drive drunk. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 30 - 40 years ago (1968) - John Arnold of the Madden Inn and Golf Club, Gull Lake, has been named president of the Brainerd Paul Bunyan Vacationland Association.
Same place, same issue
CROSBY - In March, a Level 3 sex offender moved to Trommald and more than 70 residents packed Crosby City Hall to voice their concerns during a community notification meeting.
David E. Keep
BACKUS - David Ernest Keep, age 54, of Backus, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. He was born March 27, 1954, in Backus to Clinton and Florence Keep. He married Carolyn Wolske on May 24, 2008.
Donald Wille
MOTLEY - Donald Wille, age 83, of Motley, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples.
Ruth Wallin
Ruth Wallin, 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Services for Ruth will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Pequot Lakes Baptist Church. Friends are welcome to gather Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Pequot Lakes.
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Archie V. Anderson
Archie V. Anderson was called home on Oct. 28, 2008. He was born in Wadena on Nov. 13, 1952, to Archie V. Sr. and Doris Anderson. He passed away at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center after a long fight with Huntington's disease.
Ruth E. Wallin
PEQUOT LAKES - Ruth Eileen Wallin, 93, of Pequot Lakes, Minn., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd surrounded by her family. Services for Ruth will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Pequot Lakes Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Whittemore officiating. Interment will follow services at Greenwood Cemetery in Nisswa, Minn. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Sophie Van Hoever
LITTLE FALLS - Sophie Van Hoever, age 97, formerly of Randall, passed away late Sunday evening, Oct. 26, 2008, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at St. James Catholic Church in Randall.
Clifford L. Paulson
PEQUOT LAKES - Clifford Lennerd Paulson, age 89, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 11, 1918, in Driscoll, N.D., to Carl and Nellie Paulson. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Pequot Lakes American Legion and VFW Post No. 3839 in Jenkins.
Archie Anderson
Archie Anderson was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 28, 2008. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 408 N. Seventh St. in Brainerd.
Harold R. Smith
Harold R. Smith, age 76, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at his home in Brainerd. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Church of the Nazarene in Brainerd. Friends may call for one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd.
Harold R. Smith
Harold R. Smith, age 76, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at his home in Brainerd. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Church of the Nazarene in Brainerd. Friends may call for one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd.
Donald L. Wille
MOTLEY - Donald L. Wille, age 83, of Motley, passed away late Tuesday evening, Oct. 28, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at the Lincoln Evangelical Free Church in Lincoln. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples and also for one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley.
Elizabeth A. Anderson
ST. PAUL - Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Anderson, 90, formerly of Brainerd, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in St. Paul, where she had been living for the last eight years.
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
As a parent and coordinator of the Brainerd Lakes Early Childhood Coalition, I am reminded daily on how important the early years of a child's life are in determining future success in school and in life.
Correction/clarification
The Brainerd Dispatch incorrectly typed a word in a description of Frank Marshall Davis, an acquaintance of young Barack Obama, in Wednesday's letter by Dolores Zaske of Pine River. The sentence should have referred to Davis as a "communist sympathizer" and not a "community sympathizer."
What we've learned about McCain
WASHINGTON - As we near the end of another presidential campaign, it is useful to ask ourselves what we have learned about the candidates that we did not know before. When you reflect back on all the rallies, the speeches, the ads and the debates, what insights have we gained about their goals, their methods, their characters? I will turn to Barack Obama next, but today's subject is John McCain.
OUR OPINION: AMENDMENT
It's called the Legacy Amendment - shorthand for Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The measure is on the ballot in Tuesday's election. Unfortunately, the only legacy that it will surely preserve is that of a state Legislature and executive branch that are unwilling to make tough decisions.
VOX POP
I was curious why Brainerd gets to have chickens but we can't have chickens in Baxter?
Open Forum
I know this is an old topic but I thought it should be revived for a bit. I really think that Minnesota did a good thing by putting the Freedom to Breathe Act into effect. I know that a lot of smokers complain about it, but I don't think they realize what they are doing. Why should I, a non-smoker, be subjected to other people smoking? It affects my health and the health of my daughter who is three years old and has asthma. If people want to smoke, more power to them but please don't do it around me and my family. I think that Minnesota, among other states, is doing a good job at trying to keep their citizens health in mind when they passed this act and ones like it. I know it is a pain for some people. In the long run, however, if you think about it, it really is the best thing for all people. If people cannot smoke in a restaurant maybe they will just find it too much of a hassle to go outside to smoke and skip that cigarette to spend a little more time with their families. No matter what some people say, smoking and second hand smoke does cause health problems. Bravo to pass this act. It will hopefully make our state a healthier one.
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Brainerd lakes area churches
Brainerd
Calling sin a sin headon
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
CHURCH NEWS
CROSSLAKE - There will be a special community concert and prayer for our nation at 6 p.m. Sunday as part of the special services that include the Family Musical Ministry of the Lloyd Vandenberg family. The Vandenbergs travel the country and will be at the Crosslake Assembly of God for services at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. For more information call Pastor Gary at 821-7777 or 692-HOPE.
AREA SHORTS
The spotlight will shine on Pequot Lakes on the next episode of "American Snowmobiler TV" which airs at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Fox Sports Network.
Pierz earns rematch in Fargodome final
The team names are the same, but not much else is from last year's Section 6-2A final.
LOCAL SPORTS SHORTS
The Minnesota Timberwolves Community Basketball staff will conduct a free boys' basketball clinic Saturday in the Central Lakes College Brainerd campus gym.
Pirates looking for repeat performance at the dome
Clay Cottrell, Shylo Moyer and John Kohlhase might be considered Verndale's version of the unknown soldiers.
CLC's Beehler offensive player of week
Central Lakes College quarterback Mike Beehler has been named the South Division offensive player of the week ending Oct. 25.
Scoreboard
Area events
BHS' Smith top qualifier
WILLMAR - Brainerd's Sam Smith was the top qualifier after eight dives in the Central Lakes Conference diving prelims Thursday night.
Hardware should be coming north
The Pequot Lakes Patriots won't sneak up on anyone this time.
Ruttger has been runners' top dog
Thomas Ruttger has been the Brainerd Warriors' No. 1 runner from meet No. 1 this fall.
Ruttger, Dean aim for all-state
Thomas Ruttger and Jimmy Dean hope to be the top tandem in the Class 2A state cross country meet Saturday at Northfield.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
Raiders to meet Vermilion in semis
After a wild weekend that included a three-way tie for first place in the South Division, and a three-way coin flip that left No. 20 Rochester out of the playoffs, things will be settled on the field at 1 p.m. Saturday when Central Lakes College (7-2) travels to Vermilion Community College (7-2) in Ely in the semifinals of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference playoffs.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s northwest to lower 70s
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly sunny south...Mostly sunny north. Highs 60s east and 70s west.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly sunny extreme southwest with a slight chance of
State forecast for Minnesota
.Today...Mostly sunny. Highs near 50 north to the lower 60s south.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s north and east to
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs 60s to around 70.
Jolly pumpkin
Weather drawing by Maddie Schuld of Mrs. Larson's
second-grade class at Lowell school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Sunny and mild. Highs in the mid 50s northwest to the upper 60s south.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the low to mid 60s.
State forecast for N.D.
.Today...Mostly sunny. Highs from around 50 northeast to the upper
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny to sunny. Becoming breezy northwest. Highs from around 60 northeast...To 70 to 75 southwest.
Happy Halloween
Weather drawing by Lexie Bible of the Olson-Morgan
second-grade class at Garfield school.