Monthly Archives: December 2000

Elementary school Christmas pageants are always a highlight of the holiday season. Students at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Pierz presented their annual Christmas program to a receptive audience on December 21. Pictured are the combined pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes … Continue reading →

Over the next few days, millions of Americans will again venture down a well-traveled path lined with promises, ambitious goals and often hastily conceived New Year’s resolutions.It’s a road covered with lofty expectations to exercise more, lose weight, stop smoking, … Continue reading →

Get set for murder as the Hole in the Day Players present “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” on March 1, 2 and 3 at Jason’s Supper Club in Little Falls. This side splitting comedy/mystery involves a rather unappealing and not … Continue reading →

Ron Fyten of Pierz admits, with a sheepish schoolboy grin, that he wasn’t the best student at old Memorial High School. Still, the 1960 graduate enjoyed history, literature and read a lot. Today he is a published author with a … Continue reading →

The opportunity for residents to attend Protestant services at St. Otto’s Care Center is possible, thanks to a retired minister who, his wife says, “never stops.” Offering the services every Sunday is Reverend Melvin Lundeen. He is aided by his … Continue reading →

With half their journey now complete, a group of these brave young adults recently gathered together to reflect on some of their experiences and to share some of their aspirations for their remaining six months in America. Their communication skills … Continue reading →

They arrived in the community nearly six months ago—exchange students from countries all over the world—ready to be immersed in American culture and tackle a very different way of life.

“Leadership Lindyland has been in the works for a while now,” said Elaine Westerdahl Delaney, Executive Director for the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce. “Our board of directors had indicated this as a primary area of importance, and from that … Continue reading →

There’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and then there’s the 12 Leadership Lindyland participants. Maybe it doesn’t rhyme as well, but it’s an even dozen of really talented individuals who have made a commitment to themselves and the community by … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce recently selected its January Employee of the Month. Janet Simonson is being honored this month for her seven years of dedicated service to St. Gabriel’s Hospital where she is employed as a switchboard … Continue reading →

Great River Arts Association has announced the coming of Mixed Blood Theatre Company to Little Falls. With a national reputation for excellence, Mixed Blood Theatre will bring two shows in one night of entertainment. Dr. King’s Dream and Daughters of … Continue reading →

Due to circumstances beyond members’ control, the Heartland Symphony Orchestra will not be rescheduling the canceled winter concert. Those who purchased individual concert tickets may use them for the spring concert scheduled April 6 in Pequot Lakes, April 7 in … Continue reading →

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received information recently from the Minnesota Department of Corrections that a Level Three sex offender will be released from the Minnesota state prison system on January 11, 2001. This sex offender will be moving into … Continue reading →

Kari Schuch and Kurt Brausen were married Saturday, August 5, 2000, at St. Joseph’s Church in Pierz, MN, with Father Jerry Dalseth officiating at the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Lynnette Schuch of Bloomington, MN, and John Schuch of … Continue reading →

Carol Marie Grittner and Timothy Michael Yeager were married September 23, 2000, at St. Francis Church in Brainerd, MN, with Father Seamus Walsh officiating. Parents of the couple are Daniel and Pam Grittner of Pierz, MN, and the late Janet … Continue reading →

Becky Billmeyer and Dale Rothanburg were married July 15, 2000, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Buckman, MN, with Fr. Ron Dockendorf officiating at the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Ervin and Louise Billmeyer of Pierz, MN; and Patricia … Continue reading →

33 percent of high school seniors smokeTo the Editor: Merry Christmas yet from Tobacco Free Future (TFF) and Citizens for a Healthy Little Falls. TFF is ending, but it has been a research-based project proving that where youth social access … Continue reading →

Little Falls boys’ basketball team knocked St. Cloud Tech from the unbeaten ranks during a Central Lakes Conference battle on December 22 in Little Falls.The Flyers, unbeaten and rank-ed third in Class AAA, defeated the Tigers, 82-63. The Tigers were … Continue reading →

A judgement was filed in the State of Minnesota Court of Appeals on December 19, 2000, which reversed and remanded a Little Falls School Board decision to dismiss a district administrator at the end of the 1999-00 school year.Dr. Maxine … Continue reading →

The Pierz School Board at Wednesday’s meeting authorized a mail ballot for another vote on an excess tax levy similar to the one defeated at the November 8 General Election. By state statue, February 20 is the earliest the mail … Continue reading →

Members of the Little Falls School Board received a preliminary audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, and received notice from the Department of Children, Families and Learning (CFL) that the district was officially in Statutory Operating … Continue reading →

The are Chassidy “Kitty” Nelson and Merri Scheeler. The two seniors were chosen based on their high scholastic standards, potential leadership abilities, involvement in school activities and good citizenship. “Kitty Nelson is a stellar academic student who continues to excel … Continue reading →

The faculty selection committee at Pierz Healy High School has named two Students of the Month for December.

Pierz school officials set the final 2000 property tax levy, payable 2001, as presented at the recent Truth In Taxation public hearing. Without further discussion, the board unanimously adopted the levy (after deductions) of $1,101,442 for certification to the County … Continue reading →

Members of the Little Falls School Board approved the superintendent’s performance compensation package for the 2001 school year at their Monday night meeting.In a 5-1 vote, the board members agreed to give Superintendent George Maurer up to an additional $8,000 … Continue reading →

Monday, December 4 – Ground beef patty on bun, oven fries, pickle slices, carrot and celery sticks, sauce. Tuesday, December 5 – Breaded pork steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pudding, butter and peanut butter sandwiches. Wednesday, December 6 … Continue reading →

How true is this?A Wise Woman in Pennsylvania and I think a lot alike. This article she sent me made sense. Especially if you take the time to analyze it! What do YOU think?I think Santa Claus is a woman … Continue reading →

Responds to letter on land use in countyTo the Editor: In Roman Witucki’s last Letter to the Editor, he told us the definition of the word encroachment. I would like to put it into context. Sec. 1203.5b of the Morrison … Continue reading →

Vote ‘no’ to smokingban ordinance for L.F.To the Editor:Two months ago the “Tobacco Free Future Project” group tried to get an ordinance passed by putting the Little Falls Council members on the spot. On Monday, December 4, the council members … Continue reading →

Some people in the community have voiced their opinion that it is wrong for citizens to question the decisions made by governmental officials. Hello. This is America—a nation that is founded on democratic principles; a nation whose citizens have been … Continue reading →