Monthly Archives: January 2003

Tyler Nordmann, a fifth grader at Pioneer Elementary in Pierz, recently won the District 484 Geography Bee. Tyler received a medal and a large world atlas donated by the Parent-Teacher Organization. Tyler then took a written test that will determine … Continue reading →

(Pictured are Kathy Koetter, Cindy Fleischacker and Paul Koetter as they stock shelves at Paul and Kathy’s Supermarket in Upsala. The store will reopen Monday Feb. 13 at 7:30 for the first time since a Jan. 15 fire. Staff photo … Continue reading →

When fire struck Paul and Kathy’s Supermarket in Upsala, the repercussions were great. Loyal customers of the grocer were forced to drive out of their way to get the very necessities of life.“This has been really stressful,” said Kathy Koetter … Continue reading →

Jack Peck, announcer for Little Falls athletics, is shown in his brand new letter jacket. Peck has been a part of Flyer sports since 1959 and was honored at Fan Appreciation Night Jan. 24. The jacket was presented to Peck … Continue reading →

Judge Thomas Godzala (pictured), who is one of two judges presiding in Morrison County Court, recently met with the Morrison County Commissioners to address these and other questions.The second Morrison County District Judge Scherer was on rotation the day of … Continue reading →

Are the judges being too lenient? Should people who are found guilty of an offense be handed stiffer penalties? Are all the programs offered to inmates too easy on them?

Ben Durheim and Nicolette Weber participated in the sub-section 18 Academics, Arts and Athletics Award (Triple “A”) program Jan. 22 at Holiday Inn in St. Cloud. The two Healy High School seniors were selected recently to represent the Pierz School … Continue reading →

Pack 51 held off their annual Pinewood Derby race. Scouts create their own race cars for the derby. Every scout receives a building kit that includes a wooden block, wheels and stickers. The boys design their car, create the shape … Continue reading →

Royalton 61, Isle 28The Royal boys basketball team easily topped Isle Jan. 28 by a score of 61-28. The victory raises Royalton to 9-5 on the season.Royalton jumped to an early 13-6 lead in the first and added 12 more … Continue reading →

Josh Gold raced to a second place finish at the Mora Invitational Jan. 28. Gold’s time of 18:48 was 24 seconds off the lead time of Chris Woodward of Brainerd who finished with an 18:24.Tim Wasland and Jared Asmus finished … Continue reading →

Kimball 39, Royalton 32The Royals nearly defeated Kimball Jan. 24 but the Cubs were too strong in the end. The contest ended with a 39-32 victory for Kimball.Josh Brady, 125, registered a 7-6 decision and Jesse Brady, 145, scored a … Continue reading →

The six sets of twins who attend Lincoln Elementary got the chance to meet some Minnesota Twins Thursday when the Twins Winter Caravan visited the school. The school’s twins are Kari and Randi Esse, Trenton and Kyle Kronbeck, Shyenne and … Continue reading →

The cheering of the students was almost deafening when the Twins Winter Caravan visited Lincoln Elementary Thursday. As part of the fun, T.C. begged student Brent Berger to chose him as the better pitcher over Kyle Lohse. Others on hand … Continue reading →

Irene S. DeZurik, 80Irene S. DeZurik, a resident of Little Falls, MN died Jan. 29, 2003, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, MN. A private family visitation was held at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls. A … Continue reading →

Robert Esselman, 55Robert Esselman, a resident of Mayhew Lake, MN, died Jan. 28, 2003, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Mass of Christian burial was held Feb. 1, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake with Rev. Francis Britz officiating. Burial … Continue reading →

Ron Conley, National Commander of the American Legion, recently paid a visit to Legion Post 46 in Little Falls. Conley spoke with Legion members and had lunch at the Post. Pictured are, left, Charlene Starrin, President of Auxilliary 46; Ron … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Gwyn Shelley, second from right, was one of four camp counselors last weekend at Camp Amanda-Minnesota. The camp is for children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Submitted photo)Camp Amanda made a difference in 37 children’s … Continue reading →

The weekend of Jan. 25-26 marked the beginning of a “Dream Come True” for the Minnesota Foundation for Children (MFC), a project of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association (MFDA), when they successfully sponsored and completed their first camp for grieving … Continue reading →

The entire health care industry is facing increased economic challenges and St. Gabriel’s Hospital is no exception. Like other health care organizations, hospitals are seeking new ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality health care services. One new procedure that … Continue reading →

(Pictured are Anna Kuricina and Leonie Schenzle, exchange students from Latvia and Germany, displaying their computer-enhanced self-portraits at Pierz Healy High School. Staff photo by Lorae Vardas)Leonie Schenzle, 17, comes from Kerpen, Germany, a city of about 10,000 near metropolitan … Continue reading →

They love burgers, sub sandwiches and the small town atmosphere. The cold weather doesn’t really bother them. Both are artistically inclined, speak fluent English and have become good friends as foreign exchange students at Pierz Healy High School.

(Pictured: Karen Grittner, manager of ADS, was recently named the February Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Month. Staff photo by Liz Verley)Karen’s employer, Morrison County Record Publisher Carol Hoheisel, said, “I am so happy that Karen … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its February Employee of the Month. Chosen for the honor was Karen Grittner, Manager of the Alternative Delivery System.

Wet weather during the 2002 growing season and recent cold weather without snow cover offer significant challenges to the production of alfalfa and other forage crops as 2003 unfolds. To address some of these concerns, the University of Minnesota Extension … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is helping to roll out a new federal pilot program that will help Minnesota farmers and the environment by taking the financial risk out of adopting nutrient Best Management Practices (BMPs) on the farm. … Continue reading →

With 20 acts on the show card and a tasty meal on the menu, plans are coming together for an action-packed, fun-filled Community Variety Show and Winter Picnic to be held Sunday, February 9 at the Upsala School. “The show … Continue reading →

The Pierz Fire Department’s annual operational report was presented to the city council by Todd Preimesberger at Monday’s meeting. Preimesberger reported the department reponded to 51 calls in 2002. Of those, only four calls were within the city. The remainder … Continue reading →

In a formal, one paragraph notice dated Jan. 18, Public Works Supervisor Jeff Hasert gave notice of his resignation effective immediately.Accepting the resignation unanimously at Monday night’s meeting, the council discussed their options in making sure Hasert’s responsibilities are carried … Continue reading →

A two-phase development titled Oak Ridge Addition, which will be located east of the county shop on County Road 251, was presented to the Pierz City Council by Dennis Kahlhamer at Monday’s meeting.As explained by Kahlhamer, phase one would consist … Continue reading →

Rex Hayes, 90Rex Hayes, a resident of Hillman, MN, died Jan. 28, 2003, at the Mille Lacs Care Center in Onamia, MN. Memorial services were held Jan. 31, at the Lakeview Community Church in Hillman, with Rev. T. Wayne Larson … Continue reading →