Monthly Archives: December 2004

Not too many hockey players but a few recreational skaters were out recently enjoying the warmer temperatures during the holidays. Adults and kids alike took time off to get some excercise and have fun at the North End Park skating rink. The warming house is open daily until 8 p.m. during the winter. Continue reading →

Not too many hockey players but a few recreational skaters were out recently enjoying the warmer temperatures during the holidays. Adults and kids alike took time off to get some excercise and have fun at the North End Park skating rink. The warming house is open daily until 8 p.m. during the winter. Continue reading →

To the Editor:
 We would like to thank the Pierz and Motley Fire Departments, Harding and Lastrup Snowdusters and the Grand Casino-Mille Lacs for their generous contributions to our K-9 program. These donations were greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Toby Eagan, Steve Boser and Larry Converse for your help in assisting us to achieve our goal. Thank you to all.—The Morrison County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading →

To the Editor:
 I would like to thank the Pierz Fire Department for their generous contribution to the Pierz Elementary girls basketball program. The donation will allow the girls to go to nine tournaments throughout the season. Thanks for helping our program continue every year and assisting to build a solid athletic foundation. Thank you.—Shelly Hannken, coordinator, Pierz Elementary girls basketball program. Continue reading →

To the Editor:
 The Pierz boys basketball players would like to thank Pierz Foods and Kemps for sponsoring Retro Night on Thursday, Dec. 23.
 Kemps donated five one-gallon pails of ice cream and Pierz Foods donated 12 two-liter bottles of pop. We also had some great parents make this event possible and thank them for their support. We hope that game was entertaining for the fans, and appreciate the support from Kemps, Pierz Foods and the parents that made it possible.—Pierz boys basketball program. Continue reading →

To the Editor:
 We would like to thank the following people and area businesses for their donations to this year’s “Holiday Giving Baskets” project, distributed by Morrison County Public Health: Coborn’s, Holiday Station, Parker’s Food Pride, Pierz Foods, Wal-Mart, Wolff Drug and all others who generously made donations. Thank you to Morrison County employees who supported this project with their donations of cash, food, toys and personal time. Altogether, 24 food and gift baskets were distributed throughout Morrison County. In appreciation—Mary Handeland, Treecy Kapsner. Continue reading →

To the Editor: Many of the taxpayers of Little Falls feel that the recently passed school referendum did not do justice to the children as promised. Was it because we were not presented with all of the facts prior to voting? … Continue reading →

To the Editor:
 Hands of Hope would like to thank the organizations, businesses and individuals who sponsored Christmas families this year: Bieganek Insurance, Father Pierz School of Religion, Episcopal Church, Swanville Women’s Civic Club, Mattel Toys and Joey Browner and Pam Standing, Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions Club, VanRisseghem family, Laura Dunlap family, Heather Feikema family, Greg and Kate Ziegler, and Bill’s Decorating. Through your generosity, we were able to serve nine women and 17 children.—Kim Gruber, Hands of Hope Resource Center. Continue reading →

To the Editor:
 The Richardson Lakes Area Lions Club would like to thank all of the businesses and others that helped support our Lions Club for the silent/live auction we had at our Christmas party. Through your generous support, it was very successful. Thank you again and have a happy new year.—Janet Dahlke, Richardson Lions Club. Continue reading →

To the Editor: I doctored several places with no improvement. Then my mother brought me to the Little Falls Family Medical Center. (I was failing fast). She took me in to see the best doctor for internal medicine—Dr. Mark Moe. He … Continue reading →

By Bethany Malisheske  The Pierz Pioneers boys basketball team competed in the St. Cloud Cathedral holiday tournament on Dec. 28-30.  On Dec. 28, the Pioneers took on the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters in their first game of the tournament. The end … Continue reading →

“Kids are friendlier here than in my home town,” said 17 year-old Romina Borse during a visit last week. “They’re quite willing to give help if you need it. And, people say ‘Hi’ on the street, even if they don’t know you.” Continue reading →

Taryn Williams  Taryn May Williams was born to Heather and Martin Williams of Minot, AFB, ND on Dec. 21, 2004, at 3:20 p.m. at Minot Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Edna Williams … Continue reading →

SUNDAY, January 2  • Gamblers Anonymous, Healy Room, St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Little Falls, 7 p.m. MONDAY, January 3• AA/Al-Anon meetings, Motley United Methodist Church, 8 – 9 p.m.• Eating Disorder Support Group, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Baxter, 6:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

By Val Klemish Happy New Year! I hope I can find recipes you might like to try during the coming year, stay with me! The first one is a treat for your new year’s entertaining; it’s from Cecilia Anderlie of Onamia. CHERRY … Continue reading →

 Thomas J. Pine and Dorothy C. Veillette, both of Little Falls. Continue reading →

By Bethany Malisheske  In the consolation game of the girls basketball tournament, the Flyers were up against the Crookston Pirates. The game, played on Dec. 29, did not end the way the Flyers would have liked. They were not able … Continue reading →

By Liz Verley   The levy increase for the City of Pierz for 2004, payable in 2005, was small enough that the city did not have to hold a Truth in Taxation meeting. On Dec. 27 the council set the … Continue reading →

  Charged in Morrison County District Court with gross misdemeanor crimes recently were:  • Timothy Joseph Billig, 44, Brainerd—Two counts of second degree driving while impaired and one count of driving after revocation. • Judy Carol Geurts, 49, Little Falls—One count … Continue reading →

 Charged in Morrison County District Court with a felony level crime recently were: • Janet Marie Taylor, 50, Little Falls—In connection with a Dec. 20 incident, Taylor has been charged with one count of theft – property over $500. If found … Continue reading →

 Dec. 28—A vehicle driven by Ryan Wolfe, 18, St. Cloud, was traveling eastbound on Highway 10 north of Royalton. The vehicle left the roadway, went up onto the railroad track and was struck by a train. No injuries were reported. … Continue reading →

 The following people, charged with felony or gross misdemeanor level crimes in Morrison County District Court, have recently been sentenced. • Sheryl Lee Kedrowski, 35, Little Falls—Convicted of one felony count of theft – property over $500. Kedrowski was fined $3,000 … Continue reading →

Kris Ambuehl, owner of Shooters Auto Body and Shooters 24 Hour Towing, recently purchased Jim’s Auto Parts on Haven Road from Jim Hilmerson. Continue reading →

By Liz Verley   Byron DeZurik of Northland Fire Protection addressed the Randall City Council Dec. 28,  concerning service to its fire extinguishers. DeZurik stated the Allen Yager of Yager’s Fire Protection was not qualified or insured when he serviced the … Continue reading →

Lochner, a ‘95 graduate of LFCHS and daughter of  Lynda  and Jerry Lochner of Little Falls, works at Boys Town, now surrounded by Omaha. Continue reading →

Lochner, a ‘95 graduate of LFCHS and daughter of  Lynda  and Jerry Lochner of Little Falls, works at Boys Town, now surrounded by Omaha. Continue reading →

Morrison County  Second half meeting Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at Falls Bar. • Nov. 30—Whiskey River 12, Bootleggers 4; Falls 1 14, Peka Booze 2; Falls 3 9, Falls 2 7; Herbie’s 11, Falls 4 5; West Side Bar 11, Scottie’s 5. • … Continue reading →

Barb A. Yanta, a resident of Little Falls,  died  Dec. 28, 2004, at her home surrounded by her family. Continue reading →

Madeline Anna Auppl, a long-time resident of Owatonna,  died Dec. 28, 2004, at the Owatonna Hospital. Continue reading →

Rose Rita Copa, a resident of Little Falls, died Dec. 28, 2004, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls. Continue reading →