Monthly Archives: November 2006

By Jody Scott-Olson Upsala School Board Chairman Bill Krivanek told board members that Pastor John Benson called and offered to make a donation to the school. Pastor Benson, a resident of Upsala, offered to donate a dollar amount equal to … Continue reading →

Brian Lindquist, a 1984 graduate of Little Falls Community High School, was appointed Farmington’s Chief of Police Nov. 6. He has been on the force for nine years and had previously worked in Melrose and with the Todd County Boat and Water Patrol. Continue reading →

Kathy Paradeis has her office in Lindbergh Elementary School but works with students of all ages in the entire district. She is the English as a Second Language teacher, helping those who enter the school system speaking a native language other than English. She currently has ten students who speak Vietnamese, Chinese and Spanish. Continue reading →

By Lorae Vardas A delegation of parents from the northern end of the district attended the Nov. 22 meeting of the Pierz School Board to air concerns they have regarding early morning pick ups and the time students spend on … Continue reading →

Pierz City Council members began their Nov. 27 meeting by hearing a request from five young men, led by Patty Stangl. The request was for city land to be dedicated for a skateboarding park, referred to as a “skatepark.” Local skateboarding enthusiasts have been chased from one place to another in the city as they have attempted to find an area to practice their sport of choice and hone their skills.

Angie Brill and Troy Johnson were married Sept. 22, 2006, at Belle Prairie Church in Little Falls with Father Nick Landsberger officiating at the ceremony. Continue reading →

By Lorae Vardas The faculty selection committee recently announced the Students of the Month for November at Pierz Healy High School. Katie Sczublewski and Katrina Tretter take the spotlight not only for maintaining high academic standards, but also for their … Continue reading →

By Lorae Vardas The faculty selection committee recently announced the Students of the Month for November at Pierz Healy High School. Katie Sczublewski and Katrina Tretter take the spotlight not only for maintaining high academic standards, but also for their … Continue reading →

Like dinosaur bones, bits of history are still out there. Perhaps they’re buried, hidden in an attic or, with their value unknown, put to a practical use yet today. Such was the fate of the cast-iron plaque that once adorned the bridge that connected west and east Little Falls between 1902 and 1942.

Like dinosaur bones, bits of history are still out there. Perhaps they’re buried, hidden in an attic or, with their value unknown, put to a practical use yet today. Such was the fate of the cast-iron plaque that once adorned the bridge that connected west and east Little Falls between 1902 and 1942.

By Carol Hoheisel Last week I went to Florida to visit my Termite House/Harbor House/Hurricane House. I’m relieved to say that I can once again call it a Harbor House, since most of the Hurricane damage has been repaired. I … Continue reading →

Local author, Maurice Faust, will meet readers and sign copies of his new book, “Beyond the Horizon-A Collage of World Wide Adventure,” at Bookin’ It Friday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. In this, his eighth book, Faust takes … Continue reading →

Army National Guard Pfc. Tiffany A. Plafcan has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter of Tami Plafcan of Fort Ripley. Plafcan is a 2006 graduate of Little Falls Community High School.

Air Force Airman Timothy J. Gruenes has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies; performed … Continue reading →

Little Falls Fall Co-Ed • STANDINGS-CM Tool and Stamping 23-13, DMS Machine, Inc., 22-8, E and J Press 15-21, Whiskey River 15-21, FMC/Marie’s Shoe Service 8-19.

Classes and Activities • Dec. 4-Four-hour adult defensive driving class (refresher), 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. • Dec. 4 and 5-Excel intermediate, 8 to 11 a.m., high school. • Dec. 7-Computer hair design, 6 to 9 p.m., middle school room 133. … Continue reading →

Great River Arts will present the paintings of Bob Newman at the Family Medical Center, Dec. 1 through 29. Featured will be subject matter from scenes near his cabin on Fish Trap Lake, along with landscapes, still life paintings and … Continue reading →

By Edith Rylander I woke up the other day wondering who first thought of breakfast. Probably some primitive fellow, wakened by sunlight entering his cave, who felt peckish and wondered if there was anything left on last night’s mammoth bones. … Continue reading →

By Joyce Moran Colorful lights adorned floats, police cars and even garbage trucks as the Santa parade started the Christmas season in Little Falls Friday evening, Nov. 24. The floats included the Nativity Scene put together by Mary of Lourdes … Continue reading →

By Joyce Moran Colorful lights adorned floats, police cars and even garbage trucks as the Santa parade started the Christmas season in Little Falls Friday evening, Nov. 24. The floats included the Nativity Scene put together by Mary of Lourdes … Continue reading →

Jennifer Wenderski and James Ramsdell were married Sept. 20, 2006, at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. Continue reading →

By Betty Winscher Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is past, many readers are putting up and decorating Christmas trees. If you already have, or are about to select a live tree, it is a good idea to wait to bring … Continue reading →

Evelyn M. (Gau) Litke, a resident of Pierz, died Nov. 27, 2006, at the Meadow Ponds Assisted Living Care Center in Pierz. Continue reading →

Clara Bursch, a resident of Gilman, died Nov. 25, 2006, at St. Benedict’s Care Center in St. Cloud.