Monthly Archives: September 2005

To the Editor:

The Morrison County Pork Producers would like to thank everyone who stopped and supported our booth at the recent arts and crafts fair. As stated on our sign, all proceeds are being sent to the American Red Cross to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We are very proud to be sending a check for $1,000. Thanks to the Snappy Elmdalers 4-H Club for volunteering to work in our booth. It was much appreciated. Thanks, also, to the many who realized it was a good cause and said, “Keep the change,” which was sometimes several dollars.-—Morrison County Pork Producers.

To the Editor: Recently, I attended the MCCL fall tour at the Carnegie Library in Little Falls. The presenters reported on two important pro-life bills passed by the Minnesota Legislature this year. They are the Unborn Child Pain Prevention Act, … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Nothing is forever. So it is for the change of ownership at the Morrison County Record, a weekly newspaper that sprouted from its roots as a shopper’s guide full of advertisements. Bob Wright and Carol Hoheisel built … Continue reading →

To the Editor:

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Dixville would like to thank the community for supporting our recent garage and bake sale and also our annual roast beef and ham supper. Your support is truly appreciated. Thank you to Sunrise Ag for the donation of butter. And a special thank you to Mike and Kay Winscher for fixing and painting the church sign. God’s Blessings—St. John’s Lutheran Church congregation.

To the Editor:

The Flyer Boys and Girls Cross country teams would like to thank all those who volunteered at the 40th running of the Myron Ahle Lucky Lindy Cross Country meet held Sept. 22. Also a special thank you to Greg Zylka and Coborn’s Superstore for their donations for the Kid’s Apple Run and concessions.—Coaches Jeff Massmann, Jacki DeVine and John Wagner

To the Editor: We all know about the natural disasters of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The destruction is horrendous. My question is, should the federal government (taxpayers), pay to rebuild personal property? If a tornado hit my house or farm … Continue reading →

By Bethany Malisheske Tuesday, Sept. 27, found swimmers from Holdingford and Foley competing in the Little Falls Middle School pool against the Flyers. Both varsity and junior varsity swimmers and divers performed to a packed house during one the Flyers’ … Continue reading →

By Bethany Malisheske Tuesday, Sept. 27, found swimmers from Holdingford and Foley competing in the Little Falls Middle School pool against the Flyers. Both varsity and junior varsity swimmers and divers performed to a packed house during one the Flyers’ … Continue reading →

By Bethany Malisheske For any athlete or team, a win can be exciting. But for the Little Falls swimming and diving team, the win over Rocori was especially exciting: it was the team’s first win in two years! The Flyers, … Continue reading →

September 14—Alvin Brodeson, Little Falls, reported that someome stole his son’s black 19″ BMX bike from the front porch. No dollar amount was available. September 14—Becky Olson, Little Falls, reported that someone stole her daughter’s black mountain bike. No dollar … Continue reading →

For high school students looking to further their education, money can sometimes be defined as “the one thing that may prevent study at a university, college or tech school.” In Swanville, there is a group of people trying to change that. Through their efforts, every student who receives a diploma is eligible to receive money for college. Continue reading →

Charged in Morrison County District Court with gross misdemeanor crimes recently was: • Christopher Charles Hirsch, 31, Little Falls—One count each of third degree driving while impaired-refusal to submit to testing and fourth degree driving while impaired. If found guilty, … Continue reading →

Charged in Morrison County District Court with a felony crime recently were: • Laura Lee Crowder, 47, Randall—In connection with a September 26 incident, Crowder has been charged with one count of controlled substance crime in the fifth degree-possession. If … Continue reading →

Little Falls Flyers Football vs. Bemidji Sept. 30- home 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Fergus Falls Sept. 27- home 6 p.m. Volleyball vs. Alexandria Sept. 29- home 6 p.m. Tennis @ Fergus Falls Sept. 27- away 4:30 p.m. Tennis vs. Willmar … Continue reading →

By Joyce Moran The Little Falls City Council and the Planning Commission heard six requests during a joint public hearing Monday evening. The first came from Gregory Rutten who is asking for a conditional use permit to move a 32 … Continue reading →

By Joyce Moran Several months ago Little Falls Councilman Mike LeMieur questioned the taking of water from city hydrants by contractors and construction companies. “Was the huge amounts being taken away in tanker trucks, sometimes simply to water down the … Continue reading →

By Liz Verley Faced with the reality that residents of the Royalton School District will want to know what the money from the proposed operating levy referendum will be used for, the school board met Sept. 26 to set its … Continue reading →

Clem “Curley” John Seppelt died Oct. 28, 2004, after a lengthy illness. Continue reading →

Roger Lenore, a resident of Cokato, died suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, as the result of an automobile accident.

By Chris Schafer The Patriots took only one singles match but they swept the doubles bracket in order to defeat St. John’s Prep 4-3. Junior Ashlee Hartwig captured the Patriot’s lone singles victory. Hartwig defeated Mary Stang of St. John’s … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer The USA Patriots split the singles and dominated the doubles in a 5-2 victory over the Eagles of New York Mills. Karri Miller and Molly Johnson won the tiebreaker to take their first doubles match away from … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer The USA Patriots split the singles and dominated the doubles in a 5-2 victory over the Eagles of New York Mills. Karri Miller and Molly Johnson won the tiebreaker to take their first doubles match away from … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer Royalton fell behind in the first game of the match and never found a way to dig its way out as Maple Lake defeated the Royals 3-0. Scores of the contests were 25-11, 25-18 and 25-14. Statistical … Continue reading →

The Royals enjoyed their most successful cross country meet of the year when they headed to St. John’s on Sept. 29. The boys team, led by Tyler Trettel took third overall in the nine team meet. Trettel took sixth place … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer The Pierz boys cross country team produced one of their strongest finishes of the season at the Albany Invitational. Steven Gall’s sixth place finish and Josh Andrea’s 12th place finish propelled the Pioneers to fourth overall in … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer Lisa Pohlkamp connected on 36 of her 42 attacks, accumulating 16 kills but Pierz still lost to Maple Lake 3-1. Pohlkamp also had five digs in the match. Pierz fell behind quickly in the match 2-0 before … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer Junior Ashley Czech won her third singles match in straight sets but the Flyers fell to the Otters 6-1. Freshman Sam Koester put up a strong fight in her fourth singles match battling her opponent in a … Continue reading →

The Little Falls volleyball team came out aggressivly and took game one from the Otters 25-20. Unfortunately Fergus Falls rebounded and swept games two (25-19), three (25-18) and four (25-17). Flyer Coach Becky Huot attributed the loss of the match … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer Emily Kampa and Steph Drellack were defeated in extra sets as the Flyers fell to Willmar 7-0. The Flyers couldn’t win a set against a veteran Willmar team that boasts six seniors on its starting varsity roster. … Continue reading →

St. Cloud Apollo out shot Little Falls 28-4 and shut the Flyers girls soccer team out 4-0. Christy Sitzmen made 24 saves for Little Falls. Apollo’s first goal came 11 minutes into the game when Cara Bredson’s penalty kick found … Continue reading →