Tuesday, July 2, 2002
Extra credit
The following area students were named to the spring dean's list at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth: Amy Oakes, Brainerd, working on a degree in physical therapy; Mara Prusak, Brainerd, nursing; and Melissa Chitwood, Backus, nursing.
Survey: Overweight kids not adequately treated
CHICAGO (AP) -- Many children are not being adequately treated for weight problems because pediatricians and other health workers often lack expertise in helping them slim down, a survey suggests.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Wheat receipts Monday 183, a year ago 212.
Farm Service Agency announces critical deadline
The Farm Service Agency announced a critical deadline for farm programs.
Mosquito spraying set for Wednesday
The city of Brainerd will spray Don Adamson Field for mosquitos on Wednesday morning for the fireworks show July 4.
Manufacturing up
NEW YORK (AP) -- A measure of manufacturing activity grew for a fifth straight month in June and at a faster pace than the previous month, signaling continued strength in the battered sector.
A second lesson
The results of my golf lessons are slowing taking shape. I was able to reach two of my goals -- breaking 50 for nine holes and 100 for 18 holes.
Mattiace becomes one of three multiple winners
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Len Mattiace won for the second time this year as he rallied from a seven-stroke deficit at the start of the final round by shooting a 7-under 64 Sunday to win the St. Jude Classic by a stroke.
Pooley wins on fifth extra hole
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- A weary Don Pooley stood in the dark outside the clubhouse, signing autographs, posing for pictures and savoring every minute.
Drunken drivers targeted during holiday
Drunken drivers will be the target of area law enforcement during the July 4 holiday.
Council OKs building plans, seeks bonds
The Brainerd City Council Monday approved building improvements and requested the Brainerd Economic Development Authority issue revenue bonds not to exceed $4,425,000 to pay for them.
Firefighters battle heat, flames in NE Brainerd house fire
Firefighters battled a blaze and oppressive heat Monday night after being called to a house fire in northeast Brainerd.
This was Brainerd
JULY 1 - 30 years ago (1972) - The village council has voted 3 to 1 in favor of filing an injunction to stop the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from closing a public road leading from the Federal Dam to Squaw Point on Gull Lake.
Correction/Clarification
Due to incorrect information provided The Dispatch, the names of Roy and Gerry Starkey were misspelled Monday on Page 6A in Extra Credit.
Wellstone joins protest against Sappi paper mill in Cloquet
CLOQUET -- U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone joined northern Minnesota loggers and truckers as well as legislators early this morning at a 6 a.m. rally at the entrance to the Sappi Limited paper mill in Cloquet.
Council to apply for grant
Brainerd will be taking part in the Initiative Foundation's Healthy Communities Partnership Program.
Correction/ Clarification
The Brainerd Dispatch incorrectly listed the day of the week that a variety of July 4 activities will be conducted in the Brainerd-Baxter area. The 5 p.m. American Celebration and Parade, 7 p.m. Funk Junkie entertainment at Don Adamson Field, 8 p.m. Steppenwolf with John Kay concert and 10:15 p.m. fireworks will be on Thursday.
Reward offered for information on fire
Investigators are still seeking tips on individuals seen near the area of the Barrows fire that started May 31.
Chicken dance
Confidence Learning Center director Bob Slaybaugh (left) performed the "chicken dance" with Russ Gilbertson at the Right Friends Picnic at the camp Monday night. (Dispatch Photo by Steve Kohls)
Joyful noise
For the first time in more than 60 years, Minnesotans can buy, sell and use fireworks.
This was Brainerd
JULY 2 - 20 years ago (1982) - A total of 38 building permits, the highest number of permits ever issued in one month, were recorded in Brainerd.
Examples of legal fireworks
* Wire or wood sparklers and other sparkling items that are nonexplosive and nonaerial.
Fireworks
Find out about the new state law allowing some fireworks in Tuesday's Dispatch.
Hop on the bus
Viola Swenson of Crosby does not like to stay home.
Beating the heat
Libby Borash of Baxter sat in the cool water of Whipple Lake on Monday to keep cool in the 90-degree heat. Libby and her parents, Amy and Dave Borash, were among the crowds of people who headed to area beaches Monday. (Dispatch Photo by Steve Kohls)
Veteran county department heads file
Four veteran Crow Wing County Department heads and one incumbent commissioner were first-day filers for political office in Crow Wing County today.
Dock kids
Fourteen kids ages 12 to 14 are spending their summer vacations working on the docks at Bar Harbor in Lake Shore. Look for the story Wednesday in Neighbors.
Judge rejects motion in Peterson Towing dispute
A judge Tuesday denied Clarence Turner's motion for a declaratory judgment of the court that his business, Peterson Towing, is a legally non-conforming use in the city of Brainerd.
Woman fatally struck by car in Pine River
PINE RIVER -- An 84-year-old Grand Rapids woman died Saturday after being struck by a car in downtown Pine River.
Despite suit, council still contracts with Peterson Towing for towing needs
Despite being sued by Peterson Towing, the city of Brainerd has contracted with the company to handle the city's towing needs.
Judge: Federal death penalty is unconstitutional
WASHINGTON -- A U.S. trial judge in New York said Monday that the federal death penalty is unconstitutional because there is an "unacceptably high" risk that an innocent person will be executed.
Air Force jets scramble twice over Camp David to stop small planes
WASHINGTON -- Air Force jets scrambled twice over the weekend to intercept small airplanes making what turned out to be at least three harmless intrusions into the airspace over Camp David while President Bush was at the Maryland mountain retreat.
33 Superfund cleanups hit slowdown
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration has slowed the cleanup of 33 highly contaminated hazardous waste sites due to funding shortfalls, according to a new report to Congress from the Environmental Protection Agency's inspector general.
Security tests reveal serious gaps at 32 major airports
WASHINGTON -- Fake guns, bombs and other weapons got past security screeners almost one-fourth of the time at 32 major airports last month, a Transportation Security Administration official said Monday.
Rep. J.C. Watts, only black Republican in Congress, won't seek re-election
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Rep. J.C. Watts of Oklahoma, the only black Republican in Congress and a member of the House GOP leadership, said Monday that he will not seek re-election later this year.
Part-time firefighter charged with setting record wildfire
SHOW LOW, Ariz. -- A part-time firefighter spurred by the desire for steady summer income allegedly used matches to ignite a blaze that has evolved into the largest wildfire in Arizona history.
Two America West pilots allegedly drunk before jetliner takeoff arrested
MIAMI (AP) -- A Phoenix-bound jetliner was preparing for takeoff with 124 passengers aboard when officials called it back to the terminal and arrested both pilots for allegedly being drunk in the cockpit.
Terrorism alert issued for 4th
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans should take extra care on the Fourth of July because the national holiday is an attractive symbol to potential terrorists, Bush administration officials said Sunday.
WorldCom studies files for more bad accounting
WASHINGTON -- WorldCom Inc. told the government Monday it is reviewing financial records for 1999-2001 for possible accounting problems in addition to the nearly $4 billion in disguised expenses it disclosed last week.
Child-protection hearings now open to public
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Most hearings and records in child-protection matters in Minnesota are now open to the public after a court order went into effect Monday.
Singer Rosemary Clooney fondly remembered
LOS ANGELES -- Tony Bennett recalled the warmth in her voice and Bob Hope's wife spoke of her courage.
Government announces nationwide ground beef recall
WASHINGTON (AP) -- ConAgra Beef Co. of Greeley, Colo., is voluntarily recalling approximately 354,200 pounds of fresh and frozen ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the Agriculture Department announced Sunday.
Half million turn out for San Francisco gay pride parade; thousands more in other cities
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Clad in a long white coat and waving the British flag, actor Sir Ian McKellen leaped from a silver convertible and raced to hug cheering fans during the city's annual gay pride parade.
Fossett completes solo quest in balloon
KALGOORLIE, Australia (AP) -- American adventurer Steve Fossett drifted into aviation history Tuesday, becoming the first person to fly a balloon solo around the world.
Selection second-guessing sours Brenly's All-Star experience
PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenly says that the difficulty of selecting the pitchers and reserves for the National League and the criticism that followed has soured his first experience as an All-Star manager.
Venus Williams sails into semifinals
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Venus Williams swept to another easy straight-set victory Tuesday as she moved into the semifinals and closer to her third straight Wimbledon title.
D-Backs, Yankees head All-Star teams
NEW YORK (AP) -- There will be plenty of Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees and newcomers at this year's All-Star game. A couple of familiar faces will be missing.
Usual suspects not in Wimbledon's second week
WIMBLEDON, England -- Wimbledon's second week begins with an unlikely bunch of men, a familiar cast of women and real British hopes for the first homegrown male champion in 66 years.
After a month of surprises, Brazil is back on top
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) -- Senegal wasn't supposed to beat France. The United States wasn't supposed to scare the soccer powers. And Brazil, mighty Brazil, wasn't supposed to run off with the World Cup.
Da Matta wins one more for Brazil on an oval
CICERO, Ill. (AP) -- Cristiano da Matta made it one more win for Brazil.
Braves, A's sorry interleague play is done
The Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the Boston Red Sox and just about everybody else they played in the American League. The Oakland Athletics had even better success against the National League.
Brazil wins World Cup
YOKOHAMA, Japan -- This was supposed to be the year France won a second straight World Cup title and Argentina returned to glory. It was going to be a summer for Italy's resurgence and for Portugal's long-awaited breakthrough.
Mabel Chipman
STAPLES -- Mabel Chipman, 97, Staples, died Friday, June 28, 2002, in Fergus Falls.
Phyllis M. Ksiazek
ONAMIA -- Phyllis Mae Ksiazek, 73, Onamia died Friday, June 28, 2002, in Onamia.
Amanda Peterson
Amanda Peterson, 80, Brainerd, died today, July 1, 2002, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village.
Mabel Chipman
STAPLES -- Mabel Chipman, 97, Staples, died Friday, June 28, 2002, in Fergus Falls.
Mayme E. Manlick
LITTLE FALLS -- Mayme E. Manlick, 84, Little Falls, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Hilda P. Streets
CROSBY -- Hilda Pauline Streets, 83, Crosby, formerly of Pequot Lakes, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.
Richard McPherson
PIERZ -- Richard McPherson, 77, Pierz, formerly of Baxter, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at Greater Staples Hospital in Staples.
Joseph V. Lipski
ONAMIA -- Joseph Vincent Lipski, 92, Onamia, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, at the Foley Nursing Center in Foley.
Steve J. Mueller
BUCKMAN -- Steve J. Mueller, 81, Buckman, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at the Pierz Villa.
Leonard F. Potter Jr.
WHITE EARTH -- Leonard Franklin Potter Jr., 27, White Earth, formerly of Onamia, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, at home.
David 'Punky' Leaf
LOGANVILLE, Ga. -- David "Punky" Leaf, 50, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, after a short illness.
Mayme E. Manlick
LITTLE FALLS -- Mayme Ellen Manlick, 84, Little Falls, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Victor M. Elvester
Victor M. Elvester, 78, Brainerd, died Sunday, June 30, 2002.
Are we raising a generation of naggers?
This editorial appeared in Sunday's Los Angeles Times:
Bush Mideast speech needs follow-up
The debate about President Bush's speech last week on the Middle East boils down to a dispute over his sincerity. At home and abroad, his supporters argue that his call for fundamental political and social reform offers Palestinians a defined path not only to statehood but more prosperous, stable and orderly lives.
Elected judges
The Supreme Court last week struck down a Minnesota rule of judicial conduct barring candidates in judicial elections from announcing their "views on disputed legal or political issues."
Open Forum
I was born on June 14, 1777.
The Dispatch's editorial opinions
Editorial views in The Brainerd Dispatch represent a consensus of opinion by members of the newspaper's editorial board.
Of wildfires and trust
This editorial appeared in today's Los Angeles Times:
Vox Pop
Vox Pop, voice of the people, publishes Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. To call
New fire station
There's no question the population growth and commercial development in the Brainerd lakes area has justified the building of an additional remote fire hall.
Hayden makes hay at BIR
At only 20 years old, Kentuckyian Nicky Hayden tied with three-time world champion Freddie Spencer to become the fourth winningest superbike racer as he won the AMA Hitching Post Motorsports Suzuki Classic at Brainerd International Raceway Sunday.
Bernstein earns first victory in Illinois
MADISON, Ill. -- Kenny Bernstein made his final stop in the St. Louis area one to remember.
Hornish was on de Ferran's radar all night in IRL event
RICHMOND, Va. -- Gil de Ferran had been watching all night, as if he knew that when the SunTrust Indy Challenge neared its conclusion, Sam Hornish Jr. would be there.
Eggersgluess, Olson, Mass win Wissota features
As a hot and steamy night settled over the Brainerd lakes area, victory lane at North Central Speedway saw first-time visitors in all of its Wissota-sanctioned classes.
No foolish gambles
DEADWOOD, S.D. -- Firefighters battled a wildfire Sunday that had burned to the ridge above this Black Hills gambling town and forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate.
Another poll shows tight race between Coleman and Wellstone
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Another statewide poll shows a tight race for the U.S. Senate between Sen. Paul Wellstone and his challenger, former St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman.
Another terrorist attack likely, bioterrorism expert says
MINNEAPOLIS -- There will be another terrorist attack and it will be worse than anyone can imagine, Michael Osterholm told more than 300 environmental health experts.
Firefighter killed in accident
ESKO (AP) -- An Esko volunteer firefighter was killed Monday when he was hit by a car on the interstate south of Duluth, where he and others were fighting a car fire.
Former Lund Boats exec pleads guilty to embezzlement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The former chief financial officer for Lund Boats pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling more than $14 million from the company over an 18-year period.
Corps of Engineers, Warroad officials to build dike
WARROAD (AP) -- City officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will build a dike along the city's shoreline this week in response to the rising level of Lake of the Woods, which threatens to flood this town on the Canadian border.
Marsden, Gulls blank Beetles
ALEXANDRIA -- The Brainerd Mighty Gulls maintained a 1-0 lead for six innings, then erupted for five runs in the final three innings on their way to a 6-0 victory over the Alexandria Beetles Sunday in Northwoods League baseball.
Scoreboard
Northwoods League Baseball
Mighty Gulls pound Woodchucks 7-2
Fans on the sports deck at Mills Field had a grand time Monday but Brainerd Mighty Gulls catcher John Purdom had the grandest time of all.
Aitkin Legion loses pair
LITTLE FALLS -- Little Falls defeated Aitkin 8-3 in a 9-inning American Legion baseball game Saturday.
Braves defeat Randall in Victory League
The Brainerd Braves defeated the Randall Cubs 9-5 Sunday in Victory League amateur baseball as they collected eight hits and committed three errors.
Scoreboard
Northwoods League Baseball
Ninth-inning rally propels Brainerd over Little Falls
The Brainerd Legion baseball team is thanking its lucky stars that Monday night's game against Little Falls was nine innings instead of the usual seven.
Smith's 25 points help Lynx end losing streak
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The result was the only thing that mattered to the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night.
Twins place Kinney on 15-day DL
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins placed pitcher Matt Kinney on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a sore right shoulder.
Twins land three All-Stars second straight year
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- When Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan walked into the team's clubhouse before their game Sunday, many players thought he was bearing bad news.
Lynx shocks Detroit in overtime 85-80
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Katie Smith scored a season-high 28 points, including seven in overtime, leading the Minnesota Lynx over the Detroit Shock 85-80 Monday night.
Hunter's glove, Mientkiewicz's bat lead to Twins win in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Torii Hunter showed again why he's an All-Star.
NCAA adds two years to Minnesota probation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The NCAA on Tuesday added two years to the University of Minnesota's probation and cut one scholarship for rule-breaking in the women's basketball program.
Twins nip Brewers on walk, balk
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins finally got the performance they'd been craving from Eric Milton.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Hot and humid. A chance of thunderstorms north. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Cooler near lake michigan.
Iowa state forecast
Today...Hot and humid. Partly cloudy with highs from 85 to 95.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Mostly sunny. A chance of morning thundershowers north... A chance of afternoon thunderstorms east. Highs from the lower 80s to the lower 90s.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly or mostly sunny with a chance of showers or thunderstorms north and central. Highs in the mid 80s to low 90s.
Minnesota state forecast
This afternoon...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms central and south. Highs from the upper 70s northeast to around 90 south.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers west and central and a chance of thunderstorms extreme south central this morning. Highs in the 80s.
Iowa state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to middle 90s.
Summer storms boost rain levels
Some healthy June storms boosted the month's precipitation totals to 5.75 inches, 1.14 inches more than the 10-year average.
Minnesota state forecast
Heat advisory parts of east central today...
Outdoor pals
Weather drawing by Morgan Kuikka of Sharon Jendro's first grade class at Lowell school.
Summer fun
Weather drawing by Sean McAllister of Mrs. Ruen's first grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for South Dakota
Severe thunderstorm watch parts of northeast and east central until 3 pm...
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Mostly to partly sunny. A slight chance of late thunderstorms northeast. Highs from 90 to 100.
Two grenades fired at airfield used by U.S. forces
BAGRAM, Afghanistan -- Two rocket-propelled grenades were fired at an airfield in eastern Afghanistan used by U.S. special forces troops, a military spokesman said Monday. No injuries were reported.
U.S. planes bomb Afghan civilians, scores killed
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- Afghanistan's new regime was looking for answers Tuesday to why U.S. planes bombed a central Afghan village, killing scores of people.
World's first permanent war crimes court officially comes into effect -- without U.S. support
UNITED NATIONS -- The world's first permanent war crimes tribunal officially came into existence Monday, hailed by supporters as a milestone in international justice that will prevent future Hitlers, Pol Pots and Saddam Husseins -- but vehemently opposed by the United States.
Russian jet filled with children collides with cargo plane; all believed dead
UEBERLINGEN, Germany (AP) -- More than 50 Russian children headed for dream beach vacation in Spain were among more than 70 people killed when their chartered Tupelov airliner slammed into a cargo plane at 36,000 feet over southern Germany, officials said Tuesday.
Hamas vows to avenge Israeli killing of one of its bombmakers
JERUSALEM -- Hamas extremists promised Monday to avenge Israel's assassination of a senior West Bank bombmaker for the Islamic militant group who Israel said was responsible for the deaths of nearly 120 people.