Monthly Archives: June 2005

Hyacinth A. Schwinghammer, a resident of Albany, died June 29, 2005, at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home.

Clarice C. Monson, a resident of the Hillman area, died June 26, 2005, at her home. Continue reading →

Paul and Linda Strom of Upsala announce the engagement of their daughter, Anne, to Keith Fischer, son of Clarence and Lorraine Fischer of Melrose.

Scott and Barb Storkamp of Pierz announce the engagement of their daughter, Apryl, to Frank Hoheisel, son of Harvey and Phyllis Hoheisel of Pierz.

Patricia and Dennis Rauch of Pierz, along with Lori and Thomas Cahill of St. Michael, formerly of Brooklyn Park, are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their children, Kimberly Celia Rauch and Brandon Thomas Cahill. Continue reading →

Steven and Carin Calander of Milaca would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha, to Travis Schauer, son of Gary and Patty Schauer of Thorp, WI.

The condition of 10 year-old Russell Lala of Royalton, attacked by both a lion and a tiger on the evening of June 22, has been upgraded from critical to serious. However, his injuries include some damage to his brain, numerous facial fractures and a severed spinal cord. The latter could leave him a quadriplegic for life and dependent on a respirator.

Emma Popp will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sunday, July 10, with an open house at Henry’s Banquet Center in Foley from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Ken and Linda Rutz of Little Falls will celebrate their 30th anniversary with an open house. Ken and Linda (Marotte) were married July 12, 1975.

Four Mississippi River Racers (MRR) Swim Club members competed in the 30th annual Alexandria Pool and Lake Swim Meet on June 26. Over 2,000 swimmers from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota participated in the meet sanctioned by the United … Continue reading →

On June 28 at 3:20 p.m., officers with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, along with members of the Central Minnesota Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 3135 Quarry Road N.E. in Sauk Rapids. Recovered at the scene were … Continue reading →

By Bethany Malisheske Little Falls Community Services is offering several trips that the public is invited to enjoy this summer. In July, a motor coach will offer local residents a ride to Valleyfair. The trip to the Minnesota amusement park … Continue reading →

Elsie Wilke wanted her friend, Jerry Wooden, to give her a ride on his new motorcycle. She had been teasing him about it for some time. Wilke lives at the Buckman Apartments and Wooden comes for lunch almost every day, visiting with the residents.

By Tina Snell Louise Ohnstad was involved in a hit and run accident in Brainerd and, unable to work, needs help with expenses. Her family will pick up any new or slightly used items to be auctioned off during a … Continue reading →

Recently, Al Kuebelbeck, president of Crestliner Boats, received the Brunswick Bronze Safety Award from Gary Ilkka, Brunswick’s Freshwater Boat Group Vice President of Human Resources. This award is given to companies which exceed 250,000 hours without a lost time injury. … Continue reading →

The Holy Family Catholic Church of Bulldog Lake in Hillman will be having a Summer Festival on Sunday, July 17. The Polka Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. At noon, the fried chicken and ham dinner will be served. Other … Continue reading →

 After 27 years, Pat Stumpf is retiring from the Pierz Dental Clinic and moving to South Dakota.  There will be a party for all her friends and patients on July 8 in the back room of the Red Rooster Bar … Continue reading →

By Betty Winscher Color is bursting in our gardens, roses are opening buds, Missouri Primroses are mimicking the sun and delphiniums are outdoing the color of the sky. Garden lilies, not to be left behind, are bursting forth in a … Continue reading →

Leo A. Weber, a resident of Pierz, died June 28, 2005, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.

Ruth Margaret Thomas, a resident of Frazee, died peacefully at the Frazee Care Center on June 25, 2005.

Roger “Barney” Barnhill, a resident of Pierz, formerly of Pine Center, passed away June 25, 2005, at the Pierz Villa. Continue reading →

Cecelia M. Miller of Hillman, formerly of Flensburg, died June 27, 2005, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital.

Joseph Patrick Plakut, a resident of Swanville, died June 24, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud.

John M. Peterson, a resident of Swanville, formerly of Little Falls, died June 23, 2005, at his home in Swanville.

Esther Johnson, a resident of Ramey, died June 30, 2005, at the Foley Nursing Center. Continue reading →

Carol L. Andres, a resident of Moorhead, died June 28, 2005, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Alex Frank Altrichter, a resident of Little Falls, died June 29, 2005, at his residence. Continue reading →

In the wake of the Weybridge, England BSE test announcement, National Farmers Organization is urging a federal re-evaluation of USDA’s entire BSE surveillance program, due to inconsistencies and protocol problems that have been created economic hardship for America’s ranchers. “National … Continue reading →

Since the late 1970s, the Mississippi River Racers, a chapter of United States Swimming (USS), has been meeting every summer to practice and compete at the LFCMS pool. Last year, though, the River Racers were unable to meet because the pool was closed. Continue reading →

Classes and Activities There are still openings in the following Community Services activities: Starting date: • July 11—Tiny Tots/prekindergarten activities (Randall). • July 12—Flower basket for grades one through four. • July 19—Recipe book for grades five through eight. • … Continue reading →