Monthly Archives: March 2001

Richard and LuAnn Cameron and Kayla Waytashek of Little Falls, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Mary Cameron to Chad Curtis Hansen, son of Terry and Sandy Hansen of Royalton, MN.Elizabeth is a 1999 graduate of Little Falls … Continue reading →

Ed and Mary Marsolek of Little Falls, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodi, to Brandon Johnson, son of Craig and Betty Johnson of Little Falls.Jodi is a 1996 graduate of Little Falls Community High School and Central Lakes … Continue reading →

Lynn and Tom Meyer of Little Falls, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie, to Michael Lawrence, son of Elizabeth Lawrence of Little Falls and Albert Stein of Little Falls.Stephanie is a 1997 graduate of Little Falls Community High … Continue reading →

Cheryl Deick and Tomas Alvarez would like to announce their engagement. Cheryl is the daughter of John and Diane Deick of Cushing, MN. Tomas is the son of Leslie and Donald Mornes of Lakeland, MN, and the late Tomas Alvarez, … Continue reading →

A new superintendent has been hired for the Little Falls golf course. The Little Falls City Council approved the hiring of Randy Pankonen, currently the superintendent of the Hillcrest Country Club in Graettinger, IA. He is a graduate of Pipestone … Continue reading →

Give support to the MINE programTo the Editor: I would like to make a plea to each and every community member, to please help stop violence in our homes, schools, streets and businesses. As a community, how can we expect … Continue reading →

Taking issue with the teacher’s unionTo the Editor:This is a painful letter to write. I have been, and always will be, a strong supporter of unions. But I must take issue with the teacher’s union here in Little Falls of … Continue reading →

GraduatesThe following students have graduated from college: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus—Ann Karpinski of Little Falls. Bemidji State University—John Lauer of Fort Ripley; Amanda Boser of Hillman; Jessica Virnig of Pierz; and, Christopher Maciej of Royalton.Honors ListThe following students … Continue reading →

I remember how my mother butchered chickens as she got older. Gone were the fine cuts, the classic divisions into legs, thighs, breasts and back meat. Flailing her hatchet at our intended dinner, she chopped pieces that took on odd … Continue reading →

Our April Fool’s Day pages in last week’s Record certainly brought lots of comments, both pro and con. The “pros” enjoyed the outlandish stories, to the point of laughing out loud while reading them. The “cons” were concerned that some … Continue reading →

Work together or the district sinks fasterTo the Editor:In a time of crisis, such as what School District 482 is going through right now, it would seem like it would be in the best interest of all if everyone worked … Continue reading →

Legion Post 46 makes donationsTo the Editor:On behalf of CDR Tim Flahave and the members of American Legion Post 46, the following donations were made during March 2001: Morrison County Food Shelf – $500, Grad Bash – $200, St. Camillus … Continue reading →

Thanks from MDATo the Editor: Even the leprechauns are green with envy over Little Falls’ response to the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Sham-rocks Against Dystrophy campaign. Many thanks to the thousands of people who donated to MDA and signed paper shamrocks … Continue reading →

If you live or work in Morrison County, your trash is a work in progress for the Morrison County Public Works Department. Your health, the health of your business, and the state of your natural environment are beneficiary’s of the … Continue reading →

Genola Arrow Splitters• TRUTWIN’S MOBIL—Mike Determan 271, Chantel Naill 243, Jeremy Lucking 240, Dale Brausen 266, Mike Block 257. • HARTMANN’S—Adam Gulden 278, Ben Froelich 272, Joelle Lucking 292, Robert Meyer 260, Chris Frye 252. • DEAD X ARCHERY—Kurt Lucking … Continue reading →

Book to include local decoy carversA new book entitled Fish Decoy Makers Past and Present will become available in April The book covers more than 125 contemporary fish decoy carvers in the state of Minnesota, and also reviews 55 “old-time” … Continue reading →

Local Marine gains recent promotionMarine Corps Lance Cpl. James R. Gehrke, son of Sharon Gehrke of Cushing, MN, recently was promoted to his current rank while serving with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, … Continue reading →

Michelle Lee Lentz and Duane Marvin Kimman were united in marriage on September 16, 2000, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. Officiating at the ceremony was Father Gerald Dalseth. Parents of the couple are Richard (Fred) and Mary … Continue reading →

Kelly Schlegel and Brad Medek were married February 10, 2001, at Holy Cross Church in Harding, MN, with Father Roger Thoennes officiating at the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Robert and Helen Schlegel of Pierz, MN; and Joseph and … Continue reading →

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Merdan of Avon, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Taunya, to Trevor Poser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Poser of Pierz, MN.Merdan is a 1994 graduate of Albany High School in Albany, MN, and … Continue reading →

Greg and Theresa Rakow are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Latha Mary, to Grant Eric Swenson, son of Rev. Timothy and Dale Swenson of Halliday, ND.Latha is a 1998 graduate of Little Falls Community High School in … Continue reading →

Steven and Marvanna Pederson of Little Falls, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary to Jason Ackerman, son of Adrian and Katie Ackerman of Sauk Rapids, MN. Mary is a 1993 graduate of Little Falls High School, and is … Continue reading →

Francis and Gaylene Taylor of Royalton, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Corinna to Jamey Rivetts, son of Nick and Sue Rivetts of Little Falls.Corinna is a 1989 graduate of Royalton High School, and attending SCTC for an Accounting … Continue reading →

Charles and Linda Olesch of Little Falls, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharon, to Mitch Peterson, son of Don and Darla Peterson of Long Prairie, MN.Sharon is a graduate of Little Falls Community High School.Mitch is a graduate … Continue reading →

David and LuAnn Kasper of Pierz, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie, to Brandon Lochner, son of Robert and Cindy Lochner of Pierz. Julie is a 1999 graduate of Pierz Healy High School. She is employed at Old … Continue reading →

Mr. Wayne Ebnet of Holdingford, MN, and Mrs. Betty Gaida of Holdingford, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janice, to Mike Holz, son of Don and Judie Holz of St. Cloud, MN. Janice is a graduate of … Continue reading →

Kenneth and Norma Johnson of Little Falls, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter Joy Louise, to Robert Steven Lind, son of James and Pamela Lind of St. Louis Park, MN.Joy is a 1992 graduate of Little Falls Community High … Continue reading →

Thoughts while picking geranium budsSome days I don’t even know where to start. I’m sure that a lot of you folks are in the same canoe and can’t get anyone to help you to paddle. I guess it’s just that … Continue reading →

The Record staff had a get-together last week to welcome the newest members of the Record’s extended family. Missy of the office staff, and her husband Brian have adopted two lovely little girls, Chea and Kia. Our welcome included potluck … Continue reading →

Braden Yundak/MoranBraden John Paul Yundak/Moran was born to Stacy Yundak and Philip Moran of Pine River, MN, on March 29, 2001, at 2:45 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was … Continue reading →