Monthly Archives: April 2005

By Liz Verley A petition with over 108 signatures was presented to the Little Falls City Council on April 25. Those who signed the petition were supporting the proposed skate park to be located in Mill Park. Those signing agreed … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has named its May Employee of the Month. Chosen for the honor was Kathy Dorn, a kindergarten teacher at Lindbergh Elementary School. Kathy has taught for 13 years—seven at Lindbergh Elementary.

Morrison County has had K9s working with deputies for the past 25 years. Two of the original K9 handlers, Deputies Chip LeBlanc and Larry Converse trained together in Staples. At that time LeBlanc was a Morrison County Deputy and Converse was Motley Police Chief. Converse later joined the Morrison County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy.

The Little Falls City Council received its monthly Waste Water Treatment Plant and recycling reports April 25. The monthly influent flow averaged 950,000 gallons. The high daily flow of 1,200,000 gallons was recorded on March 30. The low daily flow … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Regarding the letter last week from Loren Olson. I agree that we need to remember all of those fighting for peace and freedom, and I am sad when I hear about people like Maria Ruzicka, but here … Continue reading →

To the Editor: The goal of Child Protection is not to prevent parents from disciplining their children. In fact, we encourage appropriate discipline and boundaries for children from a young age. An absence of these rules will often result in … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Save a tree, plant a tree. If people keep cutting down trees there won’t be any left. Trees help keep the air clean. If we cut down trees the animals will die. We need trees for fruit … Continue reading →

To the Editor: In response to Rene Prozinski’s letter to the editor: Proverbs: 13:24; He who spares the rod hate his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline. 19:18; Discipline your son, for in that there is … Continue reading →

To the Editor: The following is in response to the article, “Push for Creation of Lake Improvement District” on page ten of the April 24, 2005 Record. The owners of properties on Crookneck Lake should be applauded! They are thinking … Continue reading →

To the Editor: As a member of the LFCHS Class of 2003, we watched good teachers and good programs be eliminated. I took some of the remaining classes in natural resources, welding and mechanics because they interested me and were … Continue reading →

To the Editor: April has come and gone and so has another Child Abuse Prevention Month. Why have an entire month dedicated to this problem? The answer to that question can be found in last week’s Letters to the Editor. … Continue reading →

To the Editor: This is in response to Rene Prozinski’s letter to editor last week regarding the Child Protection Team’s banner that reads “Morrison County Love It’s Kids.” I have been a very active member of the Child Protection Team … Continue reading →

To the Editor:

We would like to thank Falls GM for hosting the car seat clinic on Saturday, April 9. The event was very successful. The task force inspected 28 child passenger seats and needed to replace 13. We would also like to thank the all volunteers. Thank you! This clinic was funded by the Safe Kid Buckle Up Grant/General Motors and Crow Wing Power.

If you have questions regarding car seat safety, please call 320-632-7907.—Michele Andringa, Child Passenger Safety Task Force of Morrison County.

To the Editor:

The GRAA Board of Directors thanks the following people for making “A Night on the River” a terrific evening and successful fund-raiser: Deanna Gehant at Linden Hill; Dan Moe, Deb Olson and staff from Coborn’s Liquor; Sue Paulson and Mary Uhlhorn from Ambiance @ 53; Kathy Braud, Nick Blahna, Earl Pilloud, Terri Verkuilen, Katie Harms, Luci Prosapio and all of the artists who donated artwork; and the over 140 people who supported the event.—Catherine Stoch, event co-chair; Susy Prosapio, GRAA Executive Director.

To the Editor:

I want to thank Pierz Legion Auxiliary Unit #341, the blood donors and volunteers, Healy High School and its custodians and anyone else who helped at the recent Red Cross blood drive.—Bernadine Loidolt, Pierz, Red Cross coordinator.

To the Editor:

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile was a success, receiving 284 units—six units below our goal. Thanks to: donors who gave to the cause, businesses who allowed for posters, Little Falls Radio and the Morrison County Record—who informed the public, Community Federal and Pine Country Bank for reminding people through marquees, Parker’s Food Pride and Coborn’s for snacks, and the many volunteers who helped. The next bloodmobile will be June 29-July 1.—Sister Julien Dirkes, Franciscan Sisters.

Tiger Woods likely wouldn’t have played. But Monday’s brisk temperatures, gusting winds and hints of rain did nothing to dissuade high school golfers from competing in the CMC golf match, held at Pierz.

Tiger Woods likely wouldn’t have played. But Monday’s brisk temperatures, gusting winds and hints of rain did nothing to dissuade high school golfers from competing in the CMC golf match, held at Pierz.

By Chris Schafer LPGE/S 7 New York Mills 0 The Thunder displayed dominating performances as they defeated New York Mills high school. The Thunder won every single match of the game and every single set as well. LPGE/S vs. New … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer USA 10 B-B-E 5 The Patriot’s offense came out of the gate sluggish but big offensive innings in the fifth and sixth gave the Patriots a convincing victory over the Jaguars. Down 1-0 heading into the fifth, … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer Pierz men’s golf at Kimball 4-22 In a seven team match, Pierz took a respectable second place. Rockford won the match with a low score of 168 points. Pierz shot 175. Individual low score honors went to … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer Swanville 14 Upsala 4 Swanville completed a sweep of Priarie conference rival Upsala with a convincing 14-4 win. The Bulldog’s offense was dominant throughout as Swanville scored in every inning but the first. The defense was equally … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer The Royals’ boys and girls track teams competed at the Maple Lake Irish Invitational on April 26. Teams scores were not available immediately after the meet but the Royals had some notable finishes that kept them near … Continue reading →

Sunday, May 1, 2005 May Day • Wild at Heart video series, Assembly of God Church, Little Falls 6:30 p.m. • 41st Annual Staples Rotary Art Show, Centennial Auditorium, Staples, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Quilt Show at the … Continue reading →

By Carol Hoheisel Next Sunday, May 8th, is Mother’s Day. The following are different “lighter side” answers given by school-age children to the given questions. Why did God make mothers? She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape … Continue reading →

Mariah Wendland and Eric Gohman wish to announce their engagement.

By Lorae Vardas “Everything is on schedule. The walls are going up next week,” Superintendent George Weber informed members of the Pierz School Board Wednesday night. “We made significant progress since our last meeting. The footings have been dug and … Continue reading →

Ben Beckman, Sr., a resident of Onamia, died April 7, 2005, at the Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia.

Paint-A-Thon captains, Lisa Schilling and Barb Waldock, recently met with some of their team members from Holy Family Church at the home of Rose and Phil Rakow. The Rakows are looking forward to having their home painted on paint day, … Continue reading →

Jeremy J. Glaser of Duluth and Alison L. Johnson of Upsala.

Derrick D. Brausen and Tricia L. Becker, both of Little Falls.

Jeffrey A. Czech and Paulette A. Isder, both of Little Falls.

Gregory S. Pohlkamp of Lastrup and Cindy M. Kimman of Pierz.

Steven D. Wright and Kasey J. Vukelich, both of Randall.

Gregg M. Kapsner and Lisa M. Brill, both of Little Falls.

Gary J. Herdering of Freeport and Trisha M. Jedlicki of Little Falls.