Monthly Archives: November 2001

(Pictured are Kari Dembouski and her grandmother Gertrude Przybilla with a sampling of homemade scented specialty soaps Kari creates in her basement workshop. Staff photo by Lorae Vardas)The Dembouskis would like nothing more than turning their passion for old-fashioned soaps, … Continue reading →

What used to be crawl space in Kari and Kevin Dembouski’s home on Quest Road north of Harding is now filled with the aroma of specialty handmade soaps and toiletries. The back wall in the new basement is lined with … Continue reading →

Mr. Lanny Anderson, MOLES Music Teacher, recently received the Leadership in Educational Excellence Award (LEEA) from Resource Training and Solutions St. Cloud. Mr. Anderson was one of six teachers representing the St. Cloud Diocese. He was nominated by his peers … Continue reading →

Mary of Lourdes Elementary School held their first enrichment day on Wednesday. November 7, 2001. Staff members and parents joined together to offer 17 different classes ranging from learning to play chess to quilting. Students in grades 1-4 were grouped … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and its consultant, SRF Consulting Group, Inc., are hosting two public open houses to discuss the proposed Interregional Corridor Management Plan for Highway 10 between Highway 371 north of Little Falls to Highway 24 … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has found it necessary to turn off the white lights that outline the buildings throughout downtown Little Falls.The lights are 12 years old and need more and more maintenance each year.Currently, many of … Continue reading →

(Pictured are Chelsea, Dannielle and Jocelynn Moran watched as their mother lit the first candle on the family’s Advent wreath. Staff photo by Joyce Moran) With the harried activities of the season, church leaders often express the concern that the … Continue reading →

December is generally filled with the hustle and bustle of people preparing for Christmas. There are cards to address and mail, shopping trips to purchase gifts, parties and concerts to attend, special treats to bake, a tree to get up … Continue reading →

Members of the Little Falls School Board were given a review of the district’s fall activities at their Monday afternoon meeting. Mike Olson, high school activities director, presented the board with an updated report of the progress, changes and challenges … Continue reading →

The county commissioners, at their Tuesday meeting, unanimously approved a donation of $2,000 from the county to the celebration being planned for next August to honor the 75th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s flight across the Atlantic. The approval came only … Continue reading →

Professional boxing promoters and friends of Duane Bobick are planning a special pheasant hunt and wildlife feed for him Thursday, Dec. 13.The hunt and wildlife feed is open to the public and will be held at Rice Creek Hunting and … Continue reading →

Gross misdemeanor charges filedCharged in Morrison County District Court with gross misdemeanor crimes recently were: • Jack Steven Nelson, 43, Little Falls—One count each of driving after cancellation and allowing a vehicle to be operated contrary to law.• David Tyrel … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Royalton Police Chief Jeff VanGrinsven, left, and part-time officer Ryan Zettel. Staff photo by Liz Verle)VanGrinsven gained his experience in law enforcement by serving four years with the Canby Police Department, plus one year part-time in Deerwood. He … Continue reading →

The Royalton Police Department has a whole new look. Both the police chief and the part-time officer, are new to their positions. The chief, Jeff VanGrinsven, began his duties Sept. 1. Ryan Zettel, the part-time officer. started his duties in … Continue reading →

Stacia Scott and several of her furry friends from the Morrison County Animal Humane Society helped escort Santa into Little Falls Nov. 23 at the Chamber of Commerce’s 21st annual Santa Parade. A procession of floats sponsored by area businesses … Continue reading →

The streets of downtown Little Falls were lined with children who patiently awaited the arrival of Ole St. Nick at the 21st annual Santa Parade Nov. 23. As the children scurried for treats and watched the parade of lights through … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Pastor Dave Kanis who has been spending his days fixing up the new Wings of Healing Church. Staff photo by Joyce Moran)The messages given at the church, according to Pastor Kanis, will focus mainly on loving, forgiving and … Continue reading →

Wings of Healing is a new church that opened in Little Falls recently. Located at 414 2nd Street NE, it is pastored by Dave Kanis, the former pastor of Peace Lutheran which recently disbanded.

(Pictured are just some of the teddy bears that have been collected for the families of the New York City Fire Fighters. Ginger Mohr, Little Falls, has spearhead the drive. Staff photo by Keith O. Axvig)“We have a collection basket … Continue reading →

More than 225 teddy bears have been collected in the Little Falls community and are ready to be shipped to the families of the fire fighters in New York City.The problem, however, is no funds are available to ship the … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce recently selected its December Employee of the Month. Tim Bieniek is being honored this month for 10 years of service to Gemini Construction. “Tim has been one of the main men at Gemini … Continue reading →

The week before temperatures were in the high 60s and people in Central Minnesota were celebrating record high temperatures. On Monday came the first snow storm of the year. In some places record snowfalls were recorded for that date. Willmar … Continue reading →

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Little Falls, thanks to a 13-inch snowfall Tuesday and Wednesday. Jamie Luberts blows snow at the corner of First Street and First Ave. in downtown Little Falls. Staff photo by Keith … Continue reading →

Four members of the Pierz Pioneer volleyball team have received honors from the Central Minnesota Conference (CMC).Kari Block and Allyson Kloss, both juniors, have been named to the All-CMC first team. Stacy Block and Lexie Palo, both seniors, have been … Continue reading →

Several area athletes have been named to the All-Prairie Conference teams.VolleyballUpsala, which won the Prairie Conference volleyball title with a 12-0 record, placed five members on the first team and two more on the honorable mention squad.Amber Schwieters, Pam Tschida … Continue reading →

The Little Falls girls hockey team fell to the Brainerd Warrior junior varsity team 2-1 Thursday night in overtime.The first period was scoreless. Both teams had one power play opportunity. LF’s Laura Marotte was sent to the bench for tripping. … Continue reading →

CHOCO-CARAMEL DELIGHTS(Dennise Schweisthal, Little Falls)1/2 c. butter2/3 c. sugar1 egg, separated2 Tbsp. milk1 Tbsp. vanilla1 c. flour1/3 c. cocoa1/4 tsp. saltCaramel Filling1 c. finely chopped pecans Topping:1/2 c. chocolate chips1 tsp. shorteningIn small mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg yolk, … Continue reading →

Honeybees in Morrison County start working about April 15 and will work until about the first week in September.The Honeybee will then return to its colony and share its home with 50,000 others. Many of the bees will not survive … Continue reading →

The Honeybee is one of the most beneficial insects in the world. The Honeybee plays a role in one third of all food eaten.Billions and billions of honeybees are working during the summer months. They literally work themselves to death, … Continue reading →

Steve Andres and Heather Boser are members of National Honor Society (Steve serves as president of the group), Drama Club, SADD, track and captained their respective cross country teams. Both also participate in the KICK BUTTS anti-smoking campaign and SMARTT, … Continue reading →