Monthly Archives: February 2000

It is hard to imagine that a generation that has grown up with playstations, personal computers, laptops and the internet, would still choose to read a newspaper. But, for a group of fifth grade students at Lindbergh Elementary School, it … Continue reading →

The following are winners of $30 (except where noted) in the St. Joseph Parish Calendar fundraiser: February 20 ($100)–Tina Albrecht, Pierz, MN; February 21–Jerry and Donna Hartmann, Hillman, MN; February 22– Dwayne Johnson, Deerwood, MN; February 23–Debra Lieberg, Duluth, MN; … Continue reading →

• SATURDAY NIGHT MIXED—Red Rooster 6, Mark’s Repair 2; Tootsie’s Bar 6, Red’s Auto 2; Benson’s 6, F Bar J 2; Gutter Dusters 8, 12 Mile Tavern 0; Honor Counts—Doug Schmidt 711, Paul Waldoch 696, Dan Day 581, Jeremy Kuebelbeck … Continue reading →

LF Bowling Center• SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED—Canvas Creations 2, Mark’s Distributing 6; Dam D’s 6, Poirier 2; Help Wanted 2, Central MN Tool 6; Erdmans 4, Gutter Dusters 4; Honor Counts—Ron Struchen 597, Dave Soukup 576, Pete Pappas 576, Kevin Dezell … Continue reading →

Gregory and JoAnne Thesing of Fort Ripley, MN, and Juliane and John Bromley and Henry Ahrens of Plymouth, MN, are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Tandra J. Thesing and Jeffrey V. Ahrens. Tandra will be a 2000 … Continue reading →

Peter and Debbie Wippler of Randall, MN, along with Wayne and Phyllis Pugh of Bloomington, MN, announce the engagement of their children, Amy Marie Wippler and Mark Richard Pugh. Amy is a 1995 graduate of Little Falls Community High School … Continue reading →

February 22—A vehicle driven by Jessica Ruth Dosh, 23, Pierz, was northbound on CR 76 north of Little Falls when it collided with a semi tractor crossing the road. Heavy fog conditions were present at the time of the accident. … Continue reading →

Little Falls• MEN’S RED STANDINGS—City Sanitary Commercial 25-11, West Side Bar Slammers 25-11, 1st Street Bar 24-12, Dairy Queen 23-13, Gemini Electronics I 23-13, West Side Bar BVD’s 16-17, Champs 14-19, Auto Center 11-25, West Side Bar 5-19, Larson Boats … Continue reading →

Royalton moved one step closer to the Prairie Conference boys’ basketball championship with a 66-40 win over Osakis, February 18. Mark Epsky led the Royals, 8-2 in the PC and 16-3 overall, in scoring with 23 points. Alan Wilczek added … Continue reading →

Pierz had two big quarters as the Pioneers defeated visiting Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, 66-41, in a Central Minnesota Conference girls’ basketball game February 19. Senior Cyndi Kimman became the sixth girl in Pioneer history to score over 1,000 points. She needed … Continue reading →

Little Falls wrestling squad defeated Fergus Falls, 39-31, in the quarterfinals of the Section 8AAA Wrestling Tournament and then dropped a 36-15 match to top seeded and eventual champion Bemidji on February 19 at Alexandria. Two Flyers won both of … Continue reading →

While on a winter vacation a few years ago, a Fargo couple visited Truffles’ Restaurant in Naples, Fla. They ordered tomato soup and were served an excitingly different version delicately seasoned with dill.Once she described the wonderful flavors of this … Continue reading →

February Students of the Month at Pierz Healy High School are Alison Boser and Andrew Helmin. The faculty selection committee based its decision on high academic standards, along with involvement in extracurriculars, leadership potential and citizenship. Andy and Alison are … Continue reading →

A band student at LFCHS performed at Orchestra Hall for the Minnesota Music Educators Convention in Minneapolis on February 19. Alison Swoboda, daughter of Galen and Anne Swoboda of Little Falls was the performer. She is a member of the … Continue reading →

Final payments on the 1995 building bond issue were approved at the February 14 Royalton School Board meeting. Payments approved included: $11,199.16 to Eagle Construction, $2,458.75 to Molitor Construction and $534.79 to Conlon Construction. The only thing remaining is an … Continue reading →

The Royalton School Board took action and signed an indemnity agreement with the Holy Trinity Catholic Church on the use of church property for the environmental learning area. The church was agreeable t o the use of the area by … Continue reading →

Three Royalton High School Students will have the opportunity to take a nine-day humanitarian/religious trip to Bosnia in March following action by the Royalton School Board. The action for the exemption was taken following a request by two families at … Continue reading →

Positive attitudes create excellence is certainly exemplified in Upsala High School’s February Student of the Month. The student is senior Steve Sobiech. Steve is a leader in academics, extracurricular activities and community activities. He is vice president of the National … Continue reading →

Monday, February 28 – Nachos with cheese sauce, fruit, vegetable, peanut butter sandiwch, cookie. Tuesday, February 29 – Submarine sandwich, potato chips, fruit, vegetable, cake. Wednesday, March 1 – Cheese sticks, peanut butter sandwich, buttered noodles, fruit, vegetables, ice cream … Continue reading →

Monday, February 28 – Italian dunkers, green beans, fruit, buttered bread, cookie. Tuesday, February 29 – Hot turkey on bun, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit, buttered bread, bar. Wednesday, March 1 – Hot ham and cheese sandwich, potato, fruit, buttered … Continue reading →

Monday, February 7 – Chicken nuggets, carrot and celery sticks, tossed salad, fresh fruit, butter and peanut butter sandwiches. Tuesday, February 8 – Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit cup, butter and peanut butter sandwiches. Wednesday, February 9 – … Continue reading →

Tuesday, February 1 – Pork chop, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, sandiwich, fruit. Wednesday, February 2 – Italian dunkers, veggies with dip, dessert. Thursday, February 3 – Sub sandwich with all the toppings, potato rounds, fruit, dessert. Friday, February 4 … Continue reading →

Tuesday, February 1 – Sloppy Jo w/bun, cheese slice, potato, sauce. Wednesday, February 2 – Mini corn dog, potatoes, fruit, butter/peanut butter bread. Thursday, February 3 – Pizza, salad, dessert, butter and peanut butter bread. Friday, February 4 – Macaroni … Continue reading →

Monday, February 28 – Chicken noodle soup, toasted ham and cheese, vegetable sticks with dip, fruit cup, milk. Tuesday, February 29 – Corn dog or burrito, lettuce salad, fresh fruit, seasoned rice, milk. Monday, February 28 – Chicken noodle soup, … Continue reading →

Tuesday, February 1 – Tacos, corn, peaches. Wednesday, February 2 – BQ beef on a bun, vegetable noodle soup, green beans, pears. Thursday, February 3 – Turkey in gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, cake. Friday, February 4 – Cheese pizza, tossed … Continue reading →

Monday, February 28 – Chicken nuggets with dip, whipped potatoes with gravy, hot veggies, peaches. Tuesday, February 29 – Tony’s cheese pizza, chef salad, cheese bread, peas and carrots, fresh apple wedges, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, March 1 – Hamburger with … Continue reading →

Monday, February 28 – Chicken nuggets with dip, mashed potatoes with gravy, dinner roll with jelly and honey, hot veggies, orange slices. Alt. HS – pizza, MS – chef salad. Tuesday, February 29 – Lasagna, garlic bread, garden salad with … Continue reading →

Christmas isn’t over yetRecently there has been a small amount of publicity about the availability of a high school diploma for veterans of World War II. You should read this column even if you are not a veteran. It concerns, … Continue reading →

Someone gave me a copy of a flyer written by a couple of Little Falls high school FFA students, that is a reprint of an article that recently appeared in their school newsletter. The subject of the flyer is titled … Continue reading →

During the entire month of March the Morrison County Food Shelf is participating in the Minnesota FoodShare campaign. In March, all donations of food or cash are proportionately matched by corporate giving and grants.Once again we urge you to be … Continue reading →