Monthly Archives: August 2001

Swanville lost its first volleyball match of the season Tuesday, falling to Holdingford in three straight games.Holdingford won 15-10, 15-12 and 15-12.“Overall we played well. We opened our year against a team that does not make very many mistakes,” said … Continue reading →

Joel Swenson is one of only a handful of undefeated football coaches in Minnesota. The first-year coach of the Royalton Royals led his team to an 18-10 victory over Menahga Thursday night.The Royals led 6-2 at the half, led 12-10 … Continue reading →

St. Cloud Apollo needed only three games to beat Little Falls in the volleyball opener Thursday night. Apollo won the first game 15-9, won the second in overtime 16-14 and walked away with the third game 15-1. LF’s Rachel Grams … Continue reading →

Royalton had incomplete cross country teams at the Husker Invitational in Holdingford Thursday but two individuals still finished in the top 26.Randy Borash finished 22nd in the boys division with a time of 20:09 while Jennifer Borash was 26th in … Continue reading →

At a special meeting on Thursday, the Morrison County Commissioners interviewed County Coordinator Tim Houle for the position of county administrator. Also attending were department heads who were allowed to ask questions if they wished. The administrator position had been … Continue reading →

Jim Langer will walk to the center of the Royalton High School football field Friday night. He’ll walk back to the sidelines on the Jim Langer Field.Royalton High School will honor Langer, who is a member of the Pro Football … Continue reading →

Once again a landmark in Little Falls is facing the demise of being sold. The Pine Edge Inn has been placed on the block for sale and sealed bids will be accepted by the Weaver Brothers Company, Anoka (present owners) … Continue reading →

Effective Oct. 1, a fee of $3 per cubic yard will be charged for all commercial brush hauled to the Greater Morrison Sanitary Landfill. Commercial brush is described as anything larger than a standard pickup load. The Morrison County Commissioners … Continue reading →

Deputy Auditor Steve Messerschmidt notified the Morrison County Commissioners Tuesday, of a $222,882 dividend that would be forthcoming from Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust (MCIT). In 2001 Morrison County paid a premium of approximately $279,286. Messerschmidt said, “As a non-profit entity, … Continue reading →

The recommendation of the Economic Development Authority, following a joint public hearing with the Little Falls City Council, was to proceed “as soon as possible” with having a current TIF (Tax Increment Financing) District expanded to include property bounded by … Continue reading →

The Little Falls City Council approved the sale of the city’s surplus property. The list includes a few animals from the zoo, some bicycles, a couple of cars, an ‘85 Ford pickup, a snow blower, a ‘91 sickle mower, two … Continue reading →

Detroit Lakes 7, LF 2The Little Falls girls soccer team lost the season opener last Saturday to Detroit Lakes 7-2 at Belle Prairie Field.The Flyers led 2-1 at the half but DL scored six unanswered goals in the second half.Scoring … Continue reading →

The girls tennis team from Pierz has started the 2001 tennis season with 12 straight wins.Pierz wins tourneyPierz won the Aitkin tennis tournament last Friday.The Pioneers had 17 wins to capture the top honors, Aitkin and Mora tied for second … Continue reading →

JoAnn KlassenJoAnn Klassen, age 67, a resident of Eagle Bend, died Aug. 26, 2001 at her residence. Funeral services were held Aug. 29 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Browerville. Interment was in the parish cemetery. JoAnn was born … Continue reading →

Eli Solinger presents his mother Donna a ribbon as brother Zach looks on. The award was for finishing the walking portion of the Oktoberfest fun run Sunday morning in Pierz. In the background is uncle Dennis Kahlhamer running in the … Continue reading →

Members of the Little Falls School Board unanimously approved a proposal to increase the district’s graduation requirements, to begin with the class of 2005, at their Monday night meeting. Tim Bjorge, assistant principal at the Little Falls Community High School, … Continue reading →

Father Pierz School of Religion (FPSR) will hold an open house on Wednesday, August 29 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Trinity School Gym in Pierz.At that time students will be able to pick up books and meet … Continue reading →

Students of all ages will be heading back to school in September, including adults.Several adults classes are again being planned this year by Community Services of the Little Falls School District.• One Stroke Painting—One Stroke Decorative Painting and Santa on … Continue reading →

The Pierz School District on Wednesday night hired census takers who will be calling area families to enumerate how many children are living in the district. The numbers are needed to plan for future programs and facilities. Employed at $1 … Continue reading →

When students return to school Sept. 4, the district’s goals will be displayed prominently at the entrances, in the classrooms and in the handbook. Pioneer Elementary School Principal Galen Swoboda and Healy High Principal Paul DeMorette informed the Pierz School … Continue reading →

Sunday School teachers are needed at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Anyone interested may talk to Jan Schrupp or Vicki Wendland. V.B.S. has been cancelled. A call meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

The Little Falls School District has scheduled an open house day at all three of its elementary buildings Tuesday, Sept. 4, the first day of school.Each individual school will hold their open house at the following times: Lindbergh Elementary—10:30 a.m. … Continue reading →

I plan to cover two different events this coming weekend and I’m excited about both.Friday night (Sept. 7) I plan to attend the Royalton-Browerville football game and witness the Royalton High School athletic department dedicate the field to Jim Langer.I … Continue reading →

Helen McLennan, one of our regular As I See It column writers, has announced her candidacy for 12B State Representative. Under those circumstances, Helen will not be having a column in the Record until after the election. Even if she … Continue reading →

Fishing League ResultsSwanville• FINAL RESULTS—Heavyweights 150; Cans R Us 136; Zinniels 124; Nilson’s Hardware 117; Herbie’s Bar 89; Giddings 87; Waltman’s Appraisal 80; Cooks 76; Coborn’s 44; Green Nugs 44; Sonny Peterson Trucking 41;Broken Johnson’s 32; WEEK’S BIGGEST: Northern—(21”) Giddings; … Continue reading →

Horseshoe League ResultsSwanville Women’s• STANDINGS—P.J. Signs 5.5; Shooter’s Pub 23.5; Swanville Produce 21; Maciej Construction 12; Hartwig Trucking 25; Loven’s Auto 17.5; Herzog Roofing 25; Coborn’s 23; Bruno’s Hub Supper Club 26; Bob and Fran’s 9; Sonny Peterson Trucking, Inc … Continue reading →

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Boser of Little Falls, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 8, with a private celebration at Mulligan’s in Sartell, MN. Hosting the event were daughters and spouses, Marci and Michael Shea (Sartell), and Maria and … Continue reading →

Christy Marie Schraut and Brian Allen Hormann were married June 23, 2001, at Munsinger Gardens in St. Cloud with Pastor Tim Christensen officiating at the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mary Schraut of St. Cloud, Allen Schraut of Pierz; … Continue reading →

When Candice Thielen of Rice was shown books and a movie about hospitalized children, all the youngsters portrayed appeared happy. “That’s unreal,” thought the nine-year old. “It’s not all good, even if it’s not all bad.” Candice knows something about … Continue reading →

(Pictured is June Redmond who will be exhibiting at the arts and crafts fair. (090201lfa&cf) Staff photo by Joyce Moran)“One year we had 1,100 exhibitors plus the food vendors,” related Delaney. “The Chamber’s council decided that amount simply caused too … Continue reading →