Monthly Archives: October 2000

A third-year medical student at the University of Minnesota will spend the next nine months studying and working at the Family Medical Center, P.A. Through the Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP), Ron Hanson and 33 other medical students will experience … Continue reading →

Mary of Lourdes Middle School recently announced the eight October Students of the Month. Top row are Ashley Harguth who received the Peer Leadership Award; Benji Santala, the Principal’s Award; and Jenny Zak who received the Athletic Award. Bottom row … Continue reading →

When was the last time you ate food prepared by members of the local church or service group? When was the last time you helped prepare or serve food prepared by your church or service group. Did you think about … Continue reading →

Approximately 300 people attended the CentraCare Clinic – Little Falls open house held Oct. 26 on the second floor of the Health Center of Little Falls. The open house featured refreshments and tours as well as the opportunity to meet … Continue reading →

The creation of Gessell Feed Mill in Swanville arose from the combination of tough people—Joe Sr. and his wife, Elizabeth—and tough times, the 1930s. Joe Sr. traded back pay for the ownership in a business that was about to be … Continue reading →

Covering the feed industry from procuring and hauling ingredients, modern feed manufacturing, feed delivery and service with a personal touch, the Gessell brothers—Joe Jr, John and Frank—had it covered.

LF Bowling Center• Saturday Nite Mixed: JABOQ 0, Benson’s 8; Dosh Stump Removal 8, KARR 0; Honor Counts: Lonnie Warner 255, 220, 648; Larry Fuchs 217, 562; Doris Lange 536; Dan Day 588. • Sunday Nite Mixed: Ultra Tool 2, … Continue reading →

Staff at the St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls has announced the two most recent Students of the Month. Katie Meschke was named the September Student of the Month. Katie has been studying piano for four years at the … Continue reading →

Eighth grader Katie Flicker was the Pierz Healy High School Artist of the Month for October. Examples of Katie’s exceptionally fine work were on display at the Community Medical Center in Pierz and the Healy High School office. Katie is … Continue reading →

Two students at Healy High School have been honored for their artistic abilities.

The female half of KLTF Radio’s Party Line has retired after filling the role for 44 years. Harriet Turner was honored for her many years with the station at an open house held at the new KLTF-KFML-WYRQ headquarters Sunday, October … Continue reading →

The fifth seeded Pierz Pioneers came close to upsetting the Vulcans of top seeded Hinckley-Finlayson in the semifinals of the North Sub-Section 5AA Playoffs. The Vulcans rallied for a 3-2 win. Pierz won the first game, 15-12, and was ahead … Continue reading →

Mrs. Bernice Huver and the late Henry Huver of Pierz, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ann Zupan, to Kelly Joseph Jansen, son of Harold and Janel Jansen of Pierz. Mary is a 1997 graduate of Pierz Healy … Continue reading →

The newest physician to join the medical staff at St. Gabriel’s Hospital brings with him a wealth of experience, gained from working in a variety of places throughout the world. Liaqat Sabir, MD, a native of Pakistan, has more than … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce recently selected its November Employee of the Month. Donna Kalis is being honored this month for 11 years of dedicated service as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Lutheran Care Center. Kalis … Continue reading →

The Stroia Ballet Company will present the magic of the Nutcracker Ballet in the area. The Kingdom of the Dance is a most special fantasy world where flowers waltz and visitors are treated to dances from Spain, Arabia and China; … Continue reading →

Little StinkerJacob Kapphahn was one of the children who enjoyed the Boo Bash held at First United Church in Little Falls October 28. The fun time was sponsored by Kinship and Camp Fire. Staff photo by Joyce Moran

Thanks to funds from the Iniative Foundation and the United Way, and treat donations from Don’s Food Pride and the Dairy Queen, lots of youngsters had an evening of fun at the Boo Bash October 28. Sponsored by Kinship and … Continue reading →

The Central Minnesota Ethanol Cooperative recently received the “go-ahead” from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) when the latter granted the plant an amended permit which allows it to increase its ethanol production from 20 million gallons to 22 million … Continue reading →

A roast beef sandwich dinner will be served as a fundraiser for Gene Motschke from 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, November 11, at the Pierz Bar and Banquet Hall. Adults: $5-12, $3, under 5; free. Gene is awaiting a double … Continue reading →

One of the nation’s foremost folk guitarists is making a stop in Little Falls to share his talent in a special performance entitled, “An Evening with Leo Kottke.” The concert scheduled for Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. will be … Continue reading →

Patrick ‘Pat’ HeinzPatrick “Pat” Heinz, age 41, a resident of Randall, MN, died October 29, 2000, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. James Catholic Church of Randall on October 2 with Reverend Al Quade … Continue reading →

Adam ChmielewskiAdam Chmielewski, age 83, a resident of Cambridge, MN, died October 25, 2000, at the Cambridge Health Care Center. His place of rest is in the Sacred Heart Polish Catholic Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Adam was born November 11, … Continue reading →

Leslie SchumannLeslie Schumann, age 87, a resident of Rice, MN, passed away October 29, 2000, at his home. Services were held November 2 at Graham United Methodist Church, rural Rice with Rev. Donald Mielke officiating. Burial was in the church … Continue reading →

Upsala’s volleyball team improved its record to 23-1 when it won its semifinal match of the South Sub-Section, Section 5A Tournament over Eagle Valley in three games. The Cardinals won 15-7, 15-2 and 15-1 in the match played at Wadena … Continue reading →

Little Falls girls’ swimming and diving team was the surprise of the Central Lakes Conference Meet held at Rocori on October 28 when the Flyers claimed runner-up honors behind Brainerd. The Flyers finished the CLC dual competition in fourth place … Continue reading →

Second seeded Holdingford scored all its points in the second and third quarters and defeated no. 6 seeded Eden Valley-Watkins, 21-0, in semifinal action of the Section 5AA Football Playoffs on Saturday night in Holdingford. The Huskers advanced to the … Continue reading →

Terri Poepping’s fifth grade students at Lindbergh Elementary School spent the part of a day recently looking at the bugs that were living in the various water samples the class had taken. The students had put baskets of rocks into … Continue reading →

The Mary of Lourdes Schools had such a successful marathon for non-public education that Jan Stone, principal of Mary of Lourdes Elementary, had to fulfill her promise of kissing a pig when the goal was met. Through the combined efforts … Continue reading →

Set out some canned goods with the candy supply. The Pierz Healy High School Student Council again is teaming up with the Pierz Lions Club to help stock the Pierz Area Food Shelf for the upcoming holiday season. Over 30 … Continue reading →