Archive - Jul 1, 2008

It feels like summer and summer often brings a chance to lull by the lake and dive into a good book.

I recently finished two fun, quick summer reads: "Fifth Horseman" and "Sixth Target." They are a part of Jame Patterson's Women's Murder Club novels and I am hoping to get my hands on the next in line, "Seventh Heaven."

Anybody else suggest some good summer reads?

The grief of losing an animal, the fulfillment of saving another

Those who’ve watched a beloved pet die know that a little bit of their heart dies with them.
Jan and Doug Bohman of Rainy Lake lost a little bit of their hearts recently.
But a little bitty velvet ball, no bigger than a mouse, is helping to comfort the sadness.

An unforeseen goodbye
Last week, during the early morning hours, the Bohmans’ pet Yorkie “Tirzah” died, after giving birth to two tiny puppies in the night.

“Plaintiff Blues” details woman’s story of discrimination and retailiation

A book written by an Iron Range resident that features a local school superintendent has recently won several awards.

Falls Hunger Coalition Food Shelf recently received notice of a $21,577 grant from United Way of Northeastern Minnesota. This grant allows the food shelf to continue its Senior Select and Fruit Bucks for Kids programs as well as purchase turkeys during the holidays.
The goal of these programs is provide fresh fruit and vegetables to families with children 18 years of age and under, as well as providing fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and dairy products to seniors. Falls Hunger Coalition issues vouchers in $5 increments that are redeemable at the local grocery stores.

To the editor,
The International Falls City Council has repeatedly asked for regular meetings with the Koochiching County Board of Commissioners. The City agrees with The Daily Journal (6-26-08 editorial) that city and county officials should “…set aside their differences and talk about how to resolve this issue [Highway 332]…”

Generations of Americans have celebrated our nation’s Independence Day by igniting fireworks.
It’s a tradition that can continue safely, with a simple few tips.
Minnesota law prohibits fireworks that explode or leave the ground. Sparklers, snakes, fountains and other non-airborne items are legal, but they are also dangerous.
Any kind of fireworks must be handled safely and under strict supervision of adults.
Fireworks are not toys. They are ignited with a flame and that in itself makes them a danger to children, pets and property.

The Karate North Tae Kwon Do School held an awards ceremony before its weekly meeting Monday night at the Falls Elementary Gym. Three students were awarded belts after successfully passing their tests last week in Mountain Iron.
Joseph Toninato earned his first degree black belt while Erika Gunnerson and Seth Boyer were each awarded first-grade brown belts.

LITTLEFORK — After 32 years of operating DJ's Big Spoon, Dan and Linda Joyce decided they were ready to sell the popular Littlefork restaurant.
The business is now in the hands of a longtime employee who will also use initials for its name, and wants to continue its legacy of good service with a few changes.

The Women’s Business Network, an informal group of women business owners and others interested in related issues, continues its summer meeting schedule. The meetings are open with topics and projects planned by the participants.
The group has scheduled special Thursday night meetings at area resorts:
• July 10 — 7 p.m. at Sha~Sha Resort.
• Aug. 14 — 7 p.m. at Thunderbird Lodge.

Joel and Jean Anderson, Littlefork, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Dana Ray, to John Wallace Larson, son of Joel Larson and Brenda Stencil, Littlefork.

Dana is a 2003 graduate of Littlefork-Big Falls High School and a 2008 graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in business administration with an emphasis in management.

John is a 2002 graduate of Littlefork-Big Falls High School and a 2008 graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in both physical education and health.