Artwork created by Indus students for an environmental awareness unit.
Students in Indus School art classes taught by Lisa Simon created items out of items that otherwise could have been thrown away as part of an environmental awareness activity during November.
Some of the items were recycled or repurposed into artwork with environmental or social awareness themes, such as animal cruelty and depleting the ozone layer, others into useful items such as gift wrap and a wreath.
The Indus After-School Elementary Recreation Program took students sleigh riding at Mann’s Farm.
The Indus After-School Elementary Recreation Program concluded their first 10-week session with a sleigh ride at Mann’s Farm in International Falls.
Julie Talmage is the coordinator of the program.
Children reported that the freshly fallen snow and warmer temperatures made for an enjoyable ride to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. And, what sleigh ride would be complete without a rousing rendition of “Jingle Bells”?
The kids enjoyed a couple of stops along the way to pet the horses and roll down the hill to burn off some energy.
During the fall, students went fishing in Birchdale, bowling in International Falls and hiking at Franz Jevne State Park. They also have participated in geo-caching, Tae Kwon Do, Halloween activities, and recreational games at Indus School.
The recreation program will start up again with a new session the end of February.
25 YEARS AGO
Falls High School seniors Nathaniel Opperman and Carrie Wagner were recognized as students of the month recently by the Falls High School and local Elks Lodge.
Lutefisk, served with cream sauce or butter, whole baby potatoes, vegetable, dinner roll and dessert. $5.50 per plate at Bridgeman’s (located between Cine 1 & 2 and Super One.)
40 YEARS AGO
Mr. and Mrs. John Gust of St. Cloud announce the birth of a daughter this morning. The maternal grandmother is Mrs. Elmer Selberg of Ace Apartments, and the paternal grandmother is Mrs. John Gust of 707 Sixth St.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hicks of Sioux Falls, S.D., are visiting at the home of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Olive Frahm. They have sold their home and business and will be residing in the Falls.
Star of the North Chapter 201, Order of Eastern Star, performed the ceremony of initiation for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Verrill during the Dec. 5 meeting held in the Masonic Temple. Joan Myer provided the special music.
50 YEARS AGO
Donald Parmeter, who is attending Manlius School in Manlius, N.Y., came by plane to St. Paul Tuesday and then he accompanied his father, Dean Parmeter, who is the state surveyor general, to their home in Littlefork to spend the holidays.
Warning to parents. Police action will be taken against children caught in the act of “hitching” rides or “snagging” cars. This is a dangerous practice and we have received repeated complaints from motorists.- Richard A. Ellison, Chief of Police
Al DeGrugillier has been appointed representative for Investors Diversified Services, Inc.
National Food Stores — Morton “Old Kentucky Recipe” frozen pot pies, chicken, beef and turkey, 15 cents a package; Chef Boy-Ar-Dee pizza mix, 39 cents; stewing chickens, 25 cents a pound; Nestle’s chocolate morsels, five 6-ounce packages for $1.
60 YEARS AGO
A daughter was born today at Littlefork Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Grenier, Littlefork; weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces; name chosen, Carol Ann.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beemer, 14th Street, are the parents of a daughter born recently in the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces at birth.
Officers of the newly-formed Brownie troop are: Michelle Robbie, president; Kathleen Roche, vice president; Barbara Corrin, scribe; and Janet Glowack, treasurer.
Lt. Phillip Misner, U.S. Navy Air Corps, arrived in San Diego, Calif., late last month after serving in the Far East waters since Aug. 5 of this summer with an anti-submarine group.
70 YEARS AGO
For being only one pound off in guessing the weight of a Pacific Ocean halibut on display at Red Owl meat market, Fred Shaw of 335 Third St. received $1 in merchandise. The actual weight of the fish was 117 pounds.
Wenberg’s Transfer left for Roosevelt today for a load of potatoes for Sam Gilbertson.
Patricia Lovejoy was welcomed as a new member of Girl Scout Troop 9. Paula Ann Mitchell was named as their Juliette Low representative.
Warning to turkey thieves! If you are prowling around our turkey yard at night you’ll find a 12-gauge shotgun pointed your way. We are going to shoot first and ask questions afterwards. — Ewald’s Turkey Farm
A new record of 107 pies were made for last year’s Salvation Army Thanksgiving dinner.
A new Falls High School record number of 107 pies were made in the Family and Consumer Science classes at Falls High School to donate to the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Elks Club. Marva Fairchild is the class instructor.
Class instructor Marva Fairchild reported that students worked hard to make the pies and considered it a privilege to be part of an event that has served many people of the community. Recognition was given to Stewart’s Super One for donating the supplies. Close to 600 meals were provided. Students made the pies, boxed them up, and delivered them to the dinner.
Students include, from left, standing with the Exalted Ruler of the Elks, Bob Anderson, Kylee Christensen, Larissa Good, Hailey Norstad, Chris Kostiuk, Reina Goulet, Ruslana Zastavskiy, Maisey Kawulia ans Hannah Dahlin; kneeling in front, Brandon Helderman and Josh Baron.
Wenberg-Anderson receives degree
Jennifer Wenberg-Anderson, of International Falls, will receive a master of science degree in reading from Minnesota State University, Mankato, at summer/fall commencement exercises scheduled for Dec. 13 at Taylor Center on the Minnesota State Mankato campus.
