Monthly Archives: July 2006

Doug “Cosmo” Clifford is on the road now on his way to the next destination on the tour. The drummer who first earned global acclaim as the backbone of the band Creedence Clearwater Revival is back to those familiar kick beats again with his latest project, Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Continue reading →

An old-fashioned traveling circus was in Pierz last week for two shows under the big top at Pioneer Elementary School. The one-day event was sponsored by the Pierz Area Commercial Club to benefit the Oct. 27 Oktoberfest, said Leon Flicker, project coordinator. Continue reading →

An old-fashioned traveling circus was in Pierz last week for two shows under the big top at Pioneer Elementary School. The one-day event was sponsored by the Pierz Area Commercial Club to benefit the Oct. 27 Oktoberfest, said Leon Flicker, project coordinator. Continue reading →

The year is 1935, about the middle of the great depression, a time that changed the thinking and character of people for the rest of their lives. I am going to write a little bit about that time period as I heard and lived it. Continue reading →

To the Editor: My son is in Iraq working with the Iraqi people to locate and destroy stockpiles of explosives left by the Sadaam Regime. He writes that many of the workers do not have anything sturdy to wear on … Continue reading →

To the Editor: We wish to thank everyone for their prayers, encouragement and help during our ordeal of the flooding of the basement, over the last three years. Although there was a $90,000 settlement, our physical loss and attorney fees … Continue reading →

To the Editor: In last week’s Record, Gen Waller instructed readers to have faith in our city council. I must ask Ms. Waller, how are we supposed to have faith in our city council when it closed Linden Hill with … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Gen Waller implores us to attend a city council meeting to see what is really going on in the Linden Hill situation. I agree with her. If citizens attend a meeting, they will witness a council that … Continue reading →

As prices at the gas pump continue to rise and strife in the Middle East promises to keep them there, the ethanol alternative is looking better and better. Automakers realize this and every car ad now touts fuel efficiency and … Continue reading →

While Morrison County will qualify as a small community on any demographic study, it still doesn’t stop local citizens from putting on a big event when it comes to the Relay for Life. The event has grown every year since … Continue reading →

To the Editor:

The Little Falls Youth Golf Program would like to thank Mielke Oil for the opportunity to do a cookout for the Jeff Rogers Memorial Golf Tournament. We greatly appreciate your donation to our fund-raising efforts. Two great causes were bettered by one fun event.

We would also like to thank Randy Pankonen for all of his help in getting our cookout ready. Randy is a real asset to our golf course and a mentor to our young golfers.-Sheryl Johnson, Little Falls Youth Golf Chairperson.

To the Editor:

The 1996 Little Falls High School Class Reunion Committee would like to thank the following businesses for their donations to make our class reunion so memorable: Subway, Broadway Sports Bar, Herbie’s Bar, John Deere, Bill’s Standard, Burger King, Wendy’s Hair Estate and Cabin Fever were all so generous. A very big thank you goes to the following businesses and organizations for their support and help: Sobieski Community Center, Gorka’s Catering, Subway, The Flower Dell and the Sobieski Lions Club were all wonderful.-Sara Backowski, Albany.

To the Editor:

Thank you to the community of Morrison County for making this year’s American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life another record-breaking event. The whole event was made possible with the help of the sponsors, donors, volunteers and committee members who gave generously with their donations and time. It is not just the fact that dollars were raised to fight this devastating disease-what we will remember the most is the awesome sight of people of all ages coming together for such a worthy cause.-Robert and Cindy Stoltman, Little Falls.

To the Editor:

Thank you to Bob and Cindy Stoltman and the committee for the help we received to be part of the Morrison County Relay for Life. Thank you to each of my members for doing a good job. We recieved a bronze award and are proud of that. Thank you to our family and friends for their donations. Thank you to our employers and co-workers at Crestliner, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, Bartoletti Beverage Company, Larson/Glastron, Noble Wear and Froggy’s Pad and Design.-Celeste Wiersgalla, team captain; Alvin/Mitchell family and friends, Little Falls.

An open house to celebrate Helyn Hoffstedt’s 100th birthday will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Little Falls Senior Center, 510 7th St. NE, Little Falls.

Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Rose Hoffman’s 70th birthday Saturday, Aug. 12.

Evelyn Helmerick will celebrate her 90th birthday Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at Bridgeway Estates, behind the Lutheran Care Center, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Tia Copa Tia Marie Copa was born to Kurt and Amy Copa of Little Falls, July 12, 2006, at 9:16 a.m. at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents … Continue reading →

Colin Boser and Joan Sanoski of Pierz announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle to Luke Solinger, son of Gary and Linda Solinger of Pierz. Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer The cleanup of meth labs in Morrison County became much more thorough when the Morrison County Commissioners approved additions to the Clandestine Drug Lab Cleanup Ordinance at their July 25 board meeting. The changes were approved in … Continue reading →

Five Star Assisted Living, based in Duluth, would like to build two, 10-person assisted living units on 5th Avenue NE, north of Fairview Lane in Little Falls. Those living in the facilities, according to Mike Kratt of Five Star, would be in need of major memory care. He added the buildings themselves would look like large homes. Continue reading →

By Tina Snell The Little Falls School Board voted to enter into an environmental/occupation health and safety management services agreement with the National Joint Powers Alliance for the 2005-06, 2006-07, and 2007-08 school years. This agreement states that the NJPA … Continue reading →

By Tina Snell Mike Olson, the activities director for the Little Falls school district, presented the strategic plan for the activities department to the board of education during its July 24 meeting. This plan, encompassing the next five years, was … Continue reading →

Curt Tryggestad, the new Little Falls superintendent of schools, has been formulating a transition and action plan since March when he was told he had got the open position. It was during that first month he had his first official visit to the district and soon after attended a Healthy Organizations Partnerships seminar at the Initiative Foundation with the board of education. Continue reading →

Everyone has heard of Country Kitchen, Betty Crocker Kitchens, Martha Stewart’s Kitchen, and Hell’s Kitchen. Now, right here in Morrison County, there is the Hank Wahl Kitchen. Continue reading →

Everyone has heard of Country Kitchen, Betty Crocker Kitchens, Martha Stewart’s Kitchen, and Hell’s Kitchen. Now, right here in Morrison County, there is the Hank Wahl Kitchen. Continue reading →

By Lorae Vardas It will cost a nickel more for Pierz area students to eat a hot lunch in the school cafeteria this fall. The Pierz School Board Wednesday night upped the price slightly to more accurately reflect the cost … Continue reading →

Aloysius “Al” Miller, a resident of Randall, died July 25, 2006, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. Continue reading →

There will be a mandatory meeting of all athletes grades seven – 12 Monday, Aug. 7, with registration beginning at 7 p.m. and the program scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. in the MAC. The meeting is to go over the … Continue reading →

Kent O. Johnson and Bobbie L. Sarff, both of Cushing.

Michael G. Suska and Megan A. Hiniker, both of Rice.