Friday, November 7, 2008
Chevrolet adds turbocharged small sedan
Not all small sedans have run-of-the-mill engine power. For 2009, Chevrolet adds a 260-horsepower, turbocharged Cobalt sedan that can rocket down the street.
Sputtering without energy, industrial policies
We have neither an industrial nor an energy policy. Is it any wonder our economy is a mess?
AREA SHORTS
NISSWA - The Pines, featuring Iowa natives David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey, will make their Grassroots Concerts debut at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Nisswa Community Center.
Pop legend Springfield takes a step back after 2004 comeback
The first thing you'll notice about Rick Springfield's new album is that opening track "What's Victoria's Secret" sounds exactly like "Jesse's Girl." The music and vocal inflection is the same, only Springfield launches into something other than "And she's watching him with those eyes ..."
FINE ARTS STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Chelsea Holub
Best bets
The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota will present "Deep Peace" at 4 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for veterans and students.
McLellan will ease original music drought with Wednesday's show
The Clintons stand out from the pop/rock pack because John McLellan has a voice that's genuinely pleasant to listen to, and he also has a great sense of humor. Something on the Bozeman, Mont., band's sixth album, "Have Another," will make you smile - if not, check your DNA to see if you're 100 percent human.
Completely random slice of pop culture
This is going to sound kind of random, but "Privileged" (8 p.m. Tuesdays on The CW) has snuck up on me as a show I look forward to every week.
Upcoming arts and entertainment events
Live music
For these tacos, it's all about the dough
Tacos are a frequently served meal at our house. But for variety, I like to make fried tacos.
Cass court
WALKER - The following appeared recently in Cass County District Court:
SCHOOL MENUS
Brainerd
POLICE BLOTTER
BURGLARIES - It was reported Thursday the residence of Charles and Dorene Ahrens, 6000 block of Excelsior Road, was broken into.
BIRTHS
Teela Schwender and Joshua Mick, Pine River, a boy, Bryce Brady Mick, 6 pounds, 10 ounces, Oct. 24, 2008.
BIRTHS
Garrett and Amanda Pfeiffer, Brainerd, a girl, Lidia Kay, 5 pounds, 10 ounces, Oct. 28, 2008.
LOCAL BRIEFS
CROSSLAKE - The Crosslake Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Crosslake Community Center. Sandy Ennenga, who owns a nursery in Jenkins, will speak on what's new for spring 2009.
BUILDING PERMITS
Baxter
November garden tips
Inspect houseplants for insects. A strong spraying with water may be enough to remove most insects.
Getting retooled for next spring
I'm a first-year gardener and wonder what I should be doing with my new tools and supplies now that the season is over.
Area county election results
CASS COUNTY
This was Brainerd
NOVEMBER 7 - 60 years ago (1948) - High herd honors during October went to Donald Caughey, Long Lake Township. His five cows milking produced 866 pounds average milk. 39.2 average butterfat, grade Holsteins and grade Guernseys.
Hiring process begins for new city administrator
BAXTER - Baxter has started the process of hiring a new city administrator.
Jury convicts man of murdering Little Falls man
MILACA (AP) - It's life in prison for a St. Cloud area man accused of killing a Little Falls man and assuming his identify.
Doty's 76-vote victory edge prompts recount
Rep. Al Doty's 76-vote margin of victory against Little Falls City Council President Mike LeMieur will prompt a mandatory recount but neither candidate is expecting the result to change.
This was Brainerd
NOVEMBER 6 - 80 years ago (1928) - The greatest election day ever known in Crow Wing County history was in progress today. It is believed that by 9 o'clock tonight more than 10,000 citizens of Crow Wing County will have cast their votes.
80 percent of voters turn out in county
Crow Wing County had an 80 percent voter turnout Tuesday on a warm November day that sported a thunderstorm after dark.
Area cities roundup
City election results
Sunshine on a cloudy day
The storms and clouds broke apart briefly Thursday afternoon over Brainerd allowing for a bright patch in an otherwise dreary fall day. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey
Overheard
"Everybody got out and voted and they got out and voted early,"
Trusty wins board seat in contest with Ball
Philip "P.J." Trusty will be the next Crow Wing County commissioner for District 1, winning the seat by 328 votes.
Johnny Holm hurt in crash
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) - Entertainer Johnny Holm and his daughter were injured when their van rolled on an icy stretch of Interstate 94.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Sons of Norway will sponsor a bake sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Westgate Mall near Herberger's. Lefse and krumkake and all kinds of Scandinavian goodies and other favorites will be available.
Overheard
"Candidates don't get to decide when an election's over - voters do."
REPORTERS' NOTEBOOK
If the difference between candidates for a particular office is less than half of a percent, a recount may be triggered, but it is not automatic in local races.
Koep, Olson are top vote-getters
Mary Koep is returning to the Brainerd City Council.
County proves it remains red zone
Minnesota may be blue but Crow Wing County is definitely red.
DEER HUNTING NOTEBOOK
With more than 475,000 firearms deer hunters in the state, the DNR encourages hunters to purchase their licenses early to avoid long lines and system issues associated with the high sales volume.
C-I levy referendum fails
When Steve Crum of Deerwood dropped his two children off at school Wednesday morning his kids told him they were sorry that the Crosby-Ironton School District operating levy referendum failed.
A white opener?
For the first time in several years, there will be a chance of snow on the ground for the Minnesota firearms deer hunting opener Saturday.
Friendly forecast
Call it bucking the trend.
LOCAL BRIEFS
STAPLES - Living Legacy Gardens is offering a class on constructing and decorating a balsam wreath from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Central Lakes College Agriculture Center classroom in Staples.
Ione A. Baysinger
DEER PARK, Wash. - Ione A. Baysinger, age 80, was born Feb. 22, 1928, to Joseph and Flossie Knerr in Brainerd, Minn. Ione lived a difficult life, starting out in a dirt floor cabin.
Dene A. Carney
CROSSLAKE - Dene A. Carney, 84, of Crosslake, died Nov. 3, 2008, at his home. Funeral services for Dene will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Crosslake Lutheran Church. Friends are welcome to visit Wednesday evening from 4-6 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake and one hour prior to church services. Interment will be at Pinewood Cemetery in Crosslake. Memorials are preferred.
Obituary policy
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The Rev. E. James Elvig
GRAND RAPIDS - The Rev. E. James "Jim" Elvig, age 77, of Grand Rapids, Minn., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, after a year long struggle with stomach cancer.
Mary B. Cash
FORT RIPLEY - Mary B. Cash, age 84, resident of Fort Ripley, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Al R. Tillman
LITTLE FALLS - Al R. Tillman, age 82, of Little Falls, Minn., died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls.
Robert L. LaMar
MERRIFIELD - Robert L. LaMar, age 68, of Merrifield, died Nov. 5, 2008, at his home. He was born on Oct. 8, 2008, in Aitkin to John and Mary (Guimond) LaMar. He married Faye M. VanHorn on May 23, 1986. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a former Stewart Lumber and Citizen Snell Painting employee. He was former owner and operator of the Ossipee Store.
Marlene 'Mitzi' E. Lee
MORA - Marlene "Mitzi" E. Lee, age 70, died Nov. 3, 2008, at her home in Mora, Minn. She was born Jan. 26, 1938, to Marion and Elaine (Griffith) Higginbotham at Kelly Lake, Minn. Mitzi grew up in Kelly Lake and lived with her grandmother, Alma McKee, for a time.
Oliver W. Johnson
Oliver Wendell Johnson, age 80, was called home to heaven on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Roland E. Flansburg
Roland Earl Flansburg, age 82, resident of Baxter, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Charles D. Lowers
Charles D. Lowers, age 36, of Brainerd, passed away at his home on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Funeral services are planned for Friday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
Charles W. Huntley
Charles Walter Huntley, 80, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Services for Charles will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Faith Baptist Church in Brainerd. Interment at a later date at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley.
Mary B. Cash
FORT RIPLEY - Mary B. Cash, age 84, resident of Fort Ripley, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
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
I'm startled by the logic in the recent letter "Liberal ideas improve society". Ultimately, we are supposed to believe that because five liberal ideas helped society, all liberal ideas will help society. This is simply illogical. I think the writer must have missed the article several weeks ago where I (satirically) proposed that we legalize murder. That would be a new, progressive idea, but I doubt it would be a good one.
VOX POP
Can you please not drive through the Forestview staff parking lot to drop off your children? That is what the loop is for. You put staff members and children in danger. You are weaving in and out of parking spots, trying to get to the nearest exit after you danger many as you drop off your kids. I have dealt with this since the opening of Forestview and I have had enough! Maybe a staff member needs to sit at the entrances and only allow vehicles (designated for) staff!
Hardly the worst of times
WASHINGTON - Three conversations on Election Eve:
What do you think?
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What do you think?
The Brainerd Dispatch welcomes letters on recent articles and current issues. Letters should include the writer's full name, city and a phone number (for verification only). Letters are limited to 300 words. Only one letter per person per week.
Open Forum
It's Wednesday morning, the day after the election. With the votes counted and the Democrats firmly in power, a couple of thoughts come to mind. This might be as close as this country will get to having a dictatorship. That word has a nasty tone to it, but it does have some pluses and minuses.
Write to your elected officials in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Norm Coleman
Obama must reach out
WASHINGTON -The celebration of Barack Obama's victory was genuine and heartfelt, as it should have been. No one who has lived in this country and knows its history can be insensitive to the significance of his election.
CHURCH NEWS
AITKIN - The Westside Church on Highway 210, eight blocks west of the stoplight in Aitkin, is once again hosting the craft fair and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Women Alive, Westside's women's ministry, will be serving food all day. There will also be a large bake sale.
Your vote counts
As I write this article it is the eve of our national election. For a variety of reasons this election is one of historic significance.
Brainerd lakes area churches
Brainerd
Hibbing sweeps W-DC in first round
ST. PAUL - The fourth-seeded Hibbing Bluejackets needed just 55 minutes to sweep the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state volleyball tournament Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center.
Nine-Man state football
Results and schedule
AREA SHORTS
Jason Dox rolled a 300 game in an 822 series in the Monday Night Classic League at Aitkin Lanes.
LOCAL SPORTS SHORTS
The next six-week session for YMCA youth basketball begins Nov. 15th.
Pirates primed for shootout
Score early and often.
Scoreboard
Area events
W-DC hopes to spike Hibbing
The Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines will be in an unusual position Thursday.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
Etterman makes smooth transition to diving
Gymnasts are accustomed to twisting and somersaulting in midair to execute their routines. That's why they often make a smooth transition to diving.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Rain and snow showers likely west and central. A chance of light rain east and a chance of rain and snow northeast. Highs in the 40s. Tonight...Rain and snow showers likely. Lows in the 30s. Saturday...Rain and snow showers likely. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s. Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers north to flurries far south. Lows in the 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s. Monday...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the lake superior snow belt. Lows mainly in the 20s. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s.
Duck for cover
Weather drawing by Tate Bowers of Mrs. Meyer's
third-grade class at Harrison school.
State forecast for Iowa
Winter weather advisory portions of northwest iowa through midday
State forecast for Minnesota
Winter storm warning far northwest through noon today...
State forecast for N.D.
Severe winter warnings and advisories for southwest...Central and
State forecast for S.D.
Blizzard warning central through noon today...
A big pile
Weather drawing by Avery Kvistad of Mrs. Surma's
third-grade class at Baxter school.