Monthly Archives: May 2006

By Joyce Moran Larry Fuchs and Joe Czech were recently inducted into the Morrison County Bowling Association’s Hall of Fame.While both were recognized for their great bowling careers, they were also honored for their work in helping younger bowlers get … Continue reading →

Rice Mayor Nancy Anderson was one of six regional winners of the prestigious Jefferson Award. Founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard, the American Institute for Public Service created the Jefferson Award … Continue reading →

By Betty Winscher Mulching keeps the soil cool and in early spring we are advised to wait as we want the soil to warm enabling plants to grow. Well, it has not only warmed, but seems we are dried to … Continue reading →

Raymond Joseph Calhoun, a resident of Little Falls, died May 30, 2006, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls. Continue reading →

Father Timothy Wenzel will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood Sunday, June 11, with a Mass at noon at St. James Church in Randall, his home parish. There will be an open house reception at the … Continue reading →

Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind art from oil paintings and jewelry to household knickknacks and garden solutions will be available at a one-day arts and crafts fair in the Grand Casino Mille Lacs Events and Convention Center Sunday, July 9, from 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” will be held on Monday, June 5, at the Performing Arts Center of Healy High School at 10:30 a.m. Those coming should use the … Continue reading →

LeRoy and Margaret Lochner of Buckman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 11, 2006, with a Mass at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church in Buckman, followed by a private reception at Jason’s Casual Dining in Little Falls. The event is being hosted by their children.

Johanna (Reischl) Smitten, died Nov. 19, 2005, and Eugene Smitten, formerly of St. Cloud, died May 13, 2006, in Tacoma, WA. Continue reading →

The owner and operator of five central Minnesota construction companies pled guilty May 26 in U.S. District Court to failing to pay more than $822,000 in federal income and employment taxes withheld from employees. Scott R. Lennander, age 39, Fort … Continue reading →

Friends are invited to join Peg Seitzer and her family at an open house celebration in honor of her 80th birthday. It will be held June 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Edgewood Terrace Hall party room, 40 1st Ave. SE, Little Falls.

Several volunteers from Little Falls answered a recent plea for help to gut homes in New Orleans to the studs. The plea was made in response to the potential epidemic of disease resulting from the mold and decaying materials in these homes, destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, as temperatures rise in New Orleans. Continue reading →

Several volunteers from Little Falls answered a recent plea for help to gut homes in New Orleans to the studs. The plea was made in response to the potential epidemic of disease resulting from the mold and decaying materials in these homes, destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, as temperatures rise in New Orleans. Continue reading →

Memorial Day is the day set aside annually to honor and remember the sacrifices of the men and women serving in the military—those men and women given the heavy responsibility of protecting the freedoms Americans enjoy. Last Monday, Minnesota’s Lt. Governor, Carol Molnau, was present at Swanville’s Memorial Day Program for just that reason.

Paula (Natvig) Henrie of Swanville will join thousands of other dedicated women and men at the Boston Breast Cancer 3-Day benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust. The participants will walk 60 miles during … Continue reading →

Angel Warzecha and Tyrone Sebasky were married April 12, 2006. Continue reading →

Rev. Jesse W. James, Pastor Emeritus Someone has rightly said that there are two days we should eliminate from our calendar. One of these is yesterday, the other is tomorrow. We must beware lest we let yesterday or tomorrow hinder … Continue reading →

By Val Klemish How about making some homemade ice cream to start off June as Dairy Month? You don’t need an ice cream freezer for this one! HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 2 eggs 3/4 c. sugar 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 c. … Continue reading →

By Peter Graham I saw a sign on a convenience store that proclaimed “we now have soy diesel.” Not long ago, most such operators, and their customers for that matter, probably knew little about soy or bio-diesel fuels, much less … Continue reading →

By Peter Graham I saw a sign on a convenience store that proclaimed “we now have soy diesel.” Not long ago, most such operators, and their customers for that matter, probably knew little about soy or bio-diesel fuels, much less … Continue reading →

The Pioneer Elementary Student Council recently sponsored a drug awareness week. The council raised money to buy supplies through collection of Kemp’s milk tops and General Mills’s box tops. They also wrote and received a Healthy Communities Collaborative grant. Continue reading →

The Pioneer Elementary Student Council recently sponsored a drug awareness week. The council raised money to buy supplies through collection of Kemp’s milk tops and General Mills’s box tops. They also wrote and received a Healthy Communities Collaborative grant. Continue reading →

By Edith Rylander I’ve been spending a lot of time in the garden. No long-time reader of this column should be surprised. This is the 42nd spring in which the partner and I have disced, plowed, cultivated, shoveled, seeded, transplanted, … Continue reading →

Cri du Chat syndrome. Before the birth of their third child, Pam and Paul DeMorett of Pierz had never heard of the phrase. Translated from the French, it literally means “cry of the cat” identified in 1963 by famed physician Jerome Lejeune. One of the tell-tale signs of the rare disorder is the distinctive kitten-like cry of a newborn. Continue reading →

Cri du Chat syndrome. Before the birth of their third child, Pam and Paul DeMorett of Pierz had never heard of the phrase. Translated from the French, it literally means “cry of the cat” identified in 1963 by famed physician Jerome Lejeune. One of the tell-tale signs of the rare disorder is the distinctive kitten-like cry of a newborn. Continue reading →

The Upsala Area School District has announced that fourth grade teacher, Molly Abrahamson, has been selected as the 2006 Upsala Area Schools’ Teacher of the Year. Her husband, retired teacher and long-time volunteer, Ken Abrahamson, has been chosen as the Upsala Area Schools’ Volunteer of the Year. Continue reading →

By Joyce Moran The Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls is doing well under the new management of the Friends of the Zoo. This was the message Marnita VanHoecke, director, gave at the city council planning meeting Monday evening. “We’ll … Continue reading →

To the Editor:

On behalf of the Unity Family Healthcare (UFH) board of directors, I want to thank everyone who helped make the Randall Lakes Area Clinic Blessing and Dedication Open House a big success. Specifically, I want to thank Steve Wenzel, from the USDA Rural Development Program; Kevin Larson, from Consolidated Telephone Company; Randall Mayor Pat Boone; Lisa Germscheid, MD, and Bob Riitters, UFH board members; and Michelle Drong, PA-C, physician assistant. Thanks are extended also to everyone who attended the event.—Carl Vaagenes, president/CEO, Unity Family Healthcare/St. Gabriel’s Hospital.

To the Editor: The Joint Advisory Fire Board who oversees the Randall Area First Responders is upset with the letter from Mr. Keeton. The Randall First Responders do take their volunteer work very seriously. If they did not we would … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Memorial Day is a day to honor our veterans—deceased and alive. The men and women didn’t serve in the war just because they liked war or fighting. They did it so we could have freedom! Memorial Day … Continue reading →