Monthly Archives: August 2005

Classes The following class is being offered. Call Community Education at 584-5551, ext. 2177 for more information. • Aerobics – Tai Bo classes, new sessions begin Monday, March 21, 6 to 7 p.m. at the elementary gym. Call 468-0008 Sarah … Continue reading →

Darrell and Valerie Posterick of Little Falls, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Posterick to Cory Hemingson, son of Julie Madigan of Eden Valley and Nick Hemingson of Minneapolis.

By Chris Schafer As a team ranked number six Class 2A, the Pioneers rarely find themselves gunning for an upset. Enter the Willmar Cardinals, number five in Class 3A. The region rarely sees such a contest between two top teams. … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer In a close-fought local battle the Pioneer volleyball team edged Little Falls 3-1 in Pierz. Little Falls jumped to an early lead taking game one with a 25-20 victory. However, the Pioneers rebounded and Pierz went on … Continue reading →

Bob and Pat Waltman will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Bob and Pat (Kuchinski) were married Sept. 6, 1965, at St. Stanislaus Church in Sobieski with Father Lamusga officiating.

Little Falls Flyers Football vs. Sartell Sept. 9- home 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. St. Cloud Apollo Sept. 6- home 7:30 p.m. Volleyball @ St. Cloud Tech Sept. 8- away 7:30 p.m. Girls Tennis vs. Brainerd Sept. 6- home 4:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

Lloyd Charles Rahn, a resident of Swanville, died Aug. 26, 2005, at his home in Swanville, surrounded by family. Continue reading →

Barbara J. LaPorte, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Aug. 24, 2005, at her home in Ocala, FL.

Peter Winkelman, a resident of Foley, died Aug. 27, 2005, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Continue reading →

Susan Mary (Perowitz) Hanson died on Aug. 26, 2005, in Big Lake. Continue reading →

Gordon Wheeler, 57, owner of the Camp Bar in Green Prairie Township, was arrested Aug. 25. He is suspected of soliciting prostitution. Natasha Lee Dunagan, 25, a dancer at the establishment, was also arrested Aug. 25.

By Pastor Joel Osterlund, Grace Covenant Church Summer is great time to fill our days with adventure. A few weeks ago I was on a multi-day event with middle school students in the cities where we were able to go … Continue reading →

Ron and Mary Frey are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather, to Matthew Huber, son of Kathy Tasto of Foley and Jerry Hubner of Tacy.

Dan and Connie Fenske of Randall are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle to Jesse Lenarz son of Don and Kathy Jensen of Askov. Continue reading →

Friday, Sept. 16, will be a special day for Darlene and Kerwin Warnke at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls when the Faith and Healing Committee sponsors a free-will offering spaghetti dinner, silent auction, and other activities. Serving will be … Continue reading →

Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel reports that arrest warrants were issued this past week for the following people. If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of anyone on the list, please contact the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office at 320-632-9233 … Continue reading →

Cecelia C. Otremba, a resident of Little Falls, died Aug. 29, 2005, at her home in Little Falls.

Phyllis Ruthann Morgan, daughter of Joe and Mary Jo Morgan of Little Falls, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, as a result of an auto accident near Rice. Continue reading →

Sonia Meza and Erik Eystad were married May 7, 2005, at Pazy Esperanza Lutheran Church in Willmar with Pastor Naomi Mahler officiating.

Patricia Claire Tarnowski, a resident of St. Cloud, died Aug. 20, 2005, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

The Artists of Minnesota Traveling Mini Show will be on exhibit at Great River Arts Association through Sept. 23. There are 31 original paintings in this display. Each painting, including the frame, measures no larger than seven inches by nine … Continue reading →

Everett and Lotus Bellefeuille will celebrate their 65th anniversary with their children, spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were married at Holy Family Church in Belle Prairie on Sept. 11, 1940.

On Saturday, Sept. 17, a draw-your-partner horseshoe tournament will be held at the Longtime Saloon in Bowlus. One may sign up between 12-1 p.m. with the action beginning at 1:30 p.m. There is a fee to participate.

By Peter Graham During a farm organization annual meeting I attended recently, a young producer sitting across from me said in conversation, “Seems as if most of us think the subsidies in farming help the little guy stay on the … Continue reading →

The newly reconstructed northbound lanes of Highway 371 opened to traffic on Thursday, Sept. 1, reported the Baxter office of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). The traffic shift is the first of three upcoming traffic shifts, as crews near the completion of the new four-lane segment of Highway 371 between Highway 10 north of Little Falls and Morrison County Highway 48 near Fort Ripley.

By Chris Schafer The Pioneers were able to secure a second place finish at the Aitkin Quadrangular. Aitkin took first place while Crosby-Ironton and Mora took third and fourth place respectively. First place finishers included Mel Waytashek in third singles … Continue reading →

By Curt S. Mowers, Minnesota State Trooper Question: I read one of your columns a couple of years ago, on the school patrols in Minnesota. Since school is starting, would you please give that information out again? Answer: Yes, I … Continue reading →

By Bethany Malisheske By Bethany Malisheske Co-editor bethanym@mcrecord.com The Milaca Invitational on Aug. 29 kicked off the 2005 Cross Country season for both Little Falls and Pierz. The Pioneers return from the 2004 season in which the boys Class A … Continue reading →

By Bethany Malisheske The 2005 Women’s Golf League has come to an end in Little Falls. The regular season had women competing in both a morning and an afternoon league. The 2005 champion, with a gross score of 89, was … Continue reading →

By Betty Winscher Recent rains have not only turned our lawns into an emerald green but reminds us it is late summer and time to feed our lawns. A slow release nitrogen fertilizer is recommended. It does not supply a … Continue reading →