Monthly Archives: December 2002

Pierz 76, Braham 32The Pioneer girls basketball team used a strong team effort to bomb Braham, 76-32 Jan. 3. Six Pioneers scored in double figures, helping raise the team’s record to 5-4 on the season.The contest was lopsided from the … Continue reading →

Albany 56, Pierz 46Thirty percent shooting from the floor ended the Pioneer boys basketball team’s chance of defeating Albany Jan. 3. The Huskies (5-1) used a 23-17 halftime lead to drop Pierz to 2-6 on the season.Joe Kahl led Pierz … Continue reading →

The Flyer Gymnastics team nearly missed the chance to take third place at the Park Rapids Invitational. Icy roads Jan. 4 delayed the team’s arrival to the competition. The Park Rapids judges were kinder than the weather though, allowing Little … Continue reading →

Thank youTo the Editor: The Pine Grove Park Zoological Society would like to give a sincere “thank you” to Chris Grams and the wonderful staff at Melgram Jewelers. Thank you for dedicating a portion of sales and working longer hours … Continue reading →

The season hasn’t been easy for the Flyer girls basketball team. With a team boasting no standout star and a 2-10 record to start the season, the team is looking for reasons to remain optimistic.Though the Flyers have posted an … Continue reading →

Pierz 51, Mora 24 The Pierz wrestling team rolled to an impressive victory over Mora at the Pierz Quadrangular. The Pioneers had little trouble roping the Mustangs with a score of 51-24. Darren Stangl pinned his opponent in 28 seconds … Continue reading →

Little Falls 63, Sartell 9Sartell lost the match versus the Flyer wrestling team before it started, as the Sabres forfeited eight matches Dec. 20. Little Falls easily walked away with the victory, 63-9. The Sabres were never in striking distance, … Continue reading →

Sartell 131.375, Little Falls 127.125Shae Tabatt finished first in the all-around competition in the Jan. 2 gymnastics competion in Sartell. Her strong all-around performance was not enough to allow the Flyers to top Sartell. Tabatt earned two first place finishes … Continue reading →

(Pictured: From 1968 to 1971, today’s Little Falls City Administrator lived with the happy, friendly people of the island of Puluwat, Micronesia. Submitted photo.)If Carlson was a slow learner in the language classes on Guam, he learned, out of necessity, … Continue reading →

Imagine being given the task of teaching natives on a small island in the Pacific and, when dropped off, you find you can’t understand their language. And, as you were forewarned, there is no electricity on the island, or motor … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Maria and Beth Hauer show off their premiums for Seed Art competitions from the Morrison County and State Fair. Staff Photo by Adam Brisk)How did the Hauer sisters get interested in seed art? “We went to the State Fair … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Maria and Beth’s art runs the gamut of different themes, from hearts to tigger to light houses to a nativity. Staff Photo by Adam Brisk)The two aspiring artists create art from seeds. Beth and Maria will think of an … Continue reading →

As far as art historians know, Pablo Picasso never created art with seeds. There are no pictures of Cezanne with an easel and a bottle of Elmer’s glue in hand, creating exquisite depictions of rural life in seeds. The likelihood … Continue reading →

(Pictured are Baily Bromenschenkel, Mackenzie Verley and Christian Agnew relaxing at the bottom after conquering one of the tubing hills at Eagle Mountain. Staff photo by Liz Verley) Some people have found consolation in the fact that artificial snow is … Continue reading →

Many have lamented on the conditions of winter this year. No snow for the snowmobilers, ice thickness that is unstable for the fishermen and for most in the area cross country skiing has not become a reality unless traveling to … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Kenny Janson, native of Buckman, values bringing his talents together with the talents of those in the local community. One young man, 12-year-old Jordan Elleby, traveled from Albert Lea to play his banjo with Kenny in Pierz over Christmas. … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Buckman native Kenny Janson and his wife Diana recently teamed up with concertina players Gilbert Maus, second from right, and Rinehart Jutz, both of Pierz. Residents and visitors to the Pierz Villa enjoyed both Christmas and country western music … Continue reading →

Ever dreamed of taking the stage and trying your hand at a little country western music? Or, maybe you prefer to sit back and enjoy? Or, get up and dance and enjoy? All of the above had plenty of opportunity … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Christy Litzau who now manages the Little Falls Jiffy Lube store. Her long-term goal is to own the store. Staff photo by Lisa Wimmer)Litzau transferred to Little Falls with her two children from a Detroit Lakes Jiffy Lube … Continue reading →

There’s new ownership and management at the Jiffy Lube Car Care Center in Little Falls.While the building was constructed nearly two years ago, new owner Jay Olness of Moorhead gained ownership of the franchise Sept. 1, 2002. The manager of … Continue reading →

On Dec. 26, 2002, at about 10:21 p.m. a report of a stolen vehicle was made at the Canteen Bar north of Little Falls. At 10:56 p.m. a red Dodge pickup with a black topper, matching the description of the … Continue reading →

Proud of those who choose to serveTo the Editor: We remember when a young man who joined the service (left the comforts of home and family) to protect and serve his country was applauded for his efforts to keep us … Continue reading →

A new incentive added to the city’s proposal for the annexation of the more densely populated area of Belle Prairie Township had township members of the Annexation Task Force voicing tentative support. As stated in the proposal presented Monday at … Continue reading →

Preparing for the county’s role in dealing with the $4.5 billion state budget deficit, the Morrison County Commissioners passed a resolution which freezes: • Any proposals for new spending involving county levy dollars. Exceptions shall be granted only with the … Continue reading →

The 2003 salary for the five elected officials—Treasurer, Auditor, County Attorney, Recorder and Sheriff—were set at Tuesday’s Morrison County Commissioners meeting. County Administrator Tim Houle gave the rational behind the recommendation for the wages . The general salary wage increase … Continue reading →

Acknowledging that it was un-known what the state would be doing to county funding as it attempts to recover from its $4.5 billion deficit, the Morrison County Commissioners voted unanimously to freeze their own wages at the 2002 level. Chairman … Continue reading →

Andrew Silber, 28Andrew Craig Silber, a resident of Wabasha, MN, died Dec. 17, 2002, at his home following a lifelong battle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Funeral services were held Dec. 20 at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua, IA, with … Continue reading →

New computers are becoming faster and cheaper, but what does this trend mean to someone contemplating purchasing a new computer? Ask yourself the following questions to help guide you in your selection. How will the computer be used? Many farmers … Continue reading →

Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir will be in concert on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Brainerd at the Tornstrom Auditorium in the Washington Middle School, presented by the Great River Arts Association. The Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir … Continue reading →

Minnesota tribal leaders, urban Indian organizations, and state government representatives gathered late September at the Zurah Shrine Center in Minneapolis to discuss solutions to the conditions of Indian communities and the lives of Minnesota’s American Indians. Attendees and speakers at … Continue reading →