Monthly Archives: July 2005

By Steven L. Anderson, Grace Covenant Church You are facing the beginning of another hot, summer week. The weather forecasts put the highs in the 90s, accompanied by equally high humidity. As you are trying to figure out how much … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer Junior Victory – Major • Little Falls 12, Pierz Brandl 2 Little Falls captured the Junior Victory League title by defeating Pierz 12-2. Joe Rydeen was the winning pitcher and Riley Hirsch went 2-2 with a double … Continue reading →

By Peter Graham With the summer doldrums upon us and our hearts straying toward county fairs and the impending start of school, the politics of agriculture go on. Amid fears in our own country about new domestic BSE cases, the … Continue reading →

To the Editor: In response to “Parade no place for war protest,” the Fourth of July is precisely the time to voice opinions—supporting, as well as opposing. Having a voice is a freedom to rejoice in. I may not agree … Continue reading →

To the Editor:

On behalf of the Flyer volleyball program, I would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations to the 2005 Flyer Volleyball Camp. Overall, there were 85 kids in grades four through 12 who participated in the camps. A sincere thank you to the Black and White Cafe, Burger King, Charlie’s Pizza, Coborn’s Video, Domino’s, Fitness Connection, Great Clips, Jiffy Lube, Movie Gallery, Perkins, Pizza Hut, Quiznos and Subway. Thank you, again.—Becky Huot, Varsity volleyball coach.

To the Editor:

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the many people who made this year’s Morrison County’s Relay for Life an awesome success! Please note a special “thank you” page in this week’s Record that provides names of those who contributed to this positive and uplifting event. On behalf of our committee, we say thank you to the community for coming together for such a worthy cause which we hope will bring a cure for cancer.—Robert and Cindy Stoltman, Little Falls.

To the Editor: I am honored to invite WWII veterans and their families to be special guests at the State Capitol on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 12 to 5 p.m. to celebrate the ground breaking of the new World War … Continue reading →

To the Editor:

Thank you, Mark and Lynn, Crotty Greenhouse. We appreciated the two beautiful door prize planters of petunias that decorated our potluck tables. Thank you, Ceil Millner for two door prizes. Thank you, Club of the Pines for your box of prizes for future events. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.—Jan Olesen, president of Adult Leisure Club of Hillman.

To the Editor:

A special thank you to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office for taking the time and patience with the summer school third graders. The tour was awesome. Jeff and Tom did a wonderful job explaining everything to the students. We all appreciated it very much. Thanks.—Dylan, Jesse, Montana, Kia, Zach, Angel, Charlie, Ja’ Sean, Brendon, Annie, Peggy and Jeff.

By Joyce Moran The public hearing to consider the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Wal-Mart Superstore will be held Monday evening at Little Falls City Hall. City Council members and City Administrator Rich Carlson have all received letters from … Continue reading →

By Joyce Moran With no regular meeting scheduled, the Little Falls City Council used its Monday evening planning meeting to discuss and get updates on several matters of concern. Regarding the repair of the library roof, construction consultant Jack Josephson … Continue reading →

Pierz 6, Upsala/Swanville 5 Jeremy Monson pitched seven innings without yielding an earned run and striking out six in the Pierz victory. At the plate Dustin Monson went 3-3 with a double, an RBI and a run. Kyle Bednar drove … Continue reading →

By Audrey Guerard The Royalton Lions Club is sponsoring the 11th annual Platte River Day in Royalton on Saturday, Aug. 6. The day begins with a parade at 10:30 a.m. which is a change from previous years. A unique auction … Continue reading →

Honors List The following students have been named to the honors list at their colleges. Bemidji State University – Dean’s List— Jennifer Piekarski of Foley; Jon Nietfeld of Holdingford; Glen Schmidt, Daniel Borash, Blake Smith of Little Falls; Derek Lunser, … Continue reading →

Little Falls 10, Menahga 1 Matt Otremba went 2-2 and Casey Ploof went 2-3 as Little Falls defeated Menahga 10-1 in the District Six playoffs. A.J. Olson hit a double and Beau Hanowski hit a triple to add to the … Continue reading →

In a great yellow tent near the border of the Morrison County Fair is a fair all its own. It is the housing place of the Fifth Annual Windy River Renewable Energy and Sustainable Agriculture Fair.

Molly Binger, Megan Vos, Brittney Then, Tiffany Hanowski, Macy Olson, Kelsey DeRosier, Alysa Gold, Nicole Roy and Ally Nagel represented Little Falls at the NHCP (New Hope, Crystal, Plymouth) Summer Splash V. Continue reading →

By Lorae Vardas Kari Frisch and Diane Haven, both of Little Falls, will soon perform as Sister Jean Marie and Sister Joy, respectively, in a musical dinner theater production a long way from home—Thief River Falls. Why are the women … Continue reading →

Rhonda Schmidt, a French teacher at Little Falls Community High School, recently returned home after taking her sixth trip—with students—to France. Over her 20 years at the school, she also organized two other similar trips. This 2005 trip, however, may be the last for LFCHS students. French classes are no longer going to be offered at the school.

Rhonda Schmidt, a French teacher at Little Falls Community High School, recently returned home after taking her sixth trip—with students—to France. Over her 20 years at the school, she also organized two other similar trips. This 2005 trip, however, may be the last for LFCHS students. French classes are no longer going to be offered at the school.

Little Falls Mens & Womens League • Men’s League—Gemini Electronics/Mid-MN Excavating 21, Exchange Arena 9; Gosch’s 15, Sonny Peterson Trucking 12; Sonny Peterson Trucking 15, West Side Bar 10; Hilmerson RV 19, Whiskey River 2; Whiskey River 11, Herbie’s Bar … Continue reading →

By Lorae Vardas The Pierz School Board met in regular session on Wednesday evening to make annual designations and appointments for the upcoming fiscal year. The board meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at either Healy … Continue reading →

Glenn Martin Burger, formerly of Flensburg, died July 20, 2005, in Mesa, AZ, from cancer.

David B. Herold and Stacy M. Thomas, both of Pierz.

Kevin S. Deick and Tania M. Plafcan, both of Randall.

Charles D. Josephson and Amanda L. Ramirez, both of Little Falls.

Jonathan A. Larson and Sarah B. Beseman, both of Little Falls.

Chad E. Dingman and Jennifer M. Kimber, both of Little Falls.

Jerry A. Isder and Amy J. Funk, both of Bowlus.

Jonathan M. Solomonson and Stacy A. Koisti, both of Princeton.

Jess E. Perrington and Megan A. Goggleye, both of Little Falls.

Simon W. Storkamp and Elizabeth K. Kulus, both of Little Falls.

The conference report for the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA-LU), which is the largest, most comprehensive public works legislation in history, was expected to pass the House of Representatives Thursday, July 28. The bill, H.R. 3, authorizes … Continue reading →

Anyone who has tried to get onto Highway 27 from LeMieur/16th Street NE by McDonalds and Perkins knows the attempt could result in regrettable circumstances. Add to this current situation the coming of a housing development and a possible Wal-Mart Superstore just a little east of the intersection, the need for changes and additions to Highway 27 East is painfully apparent.

Parents of girls planning to participate in either junior varsity or varsity Pierz dance team for the 05-06 school year are invited to a booster club meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer The Pierz City Council formally signed the Fire Protection agreement at its July 25 meeting. The agreement provides the services of the Pierz Fire Department to neighboring townships and cities within the county. Included in this agreement … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer By a vote of 4-1, the Morrison County Commissioners, at their July 26 meeting, voted to establish Lake Improvement Districts (LIDs) for Crookneck and Sullivan lakes. An audience of residents who made it to the Tuesday morning … Continue reading →

Kailie Nelson Kailie Lynn Nelson was born to Kristy and USMC Corporal Gabriel E. Nelson of San Diego, CA, on June 11, 2005. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Philip and Kathy Nelson … Continue reading →