April 2022

CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE

Ingredients: • 1 small rotisserie chicken (pulled into small pieces) • 1/2 lb pasta (about 3 cups dry) • 1 (24oz) jar marinara or spaghetti sauce • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese • 1/2 cup grated parmesan • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs • 2 tbsp melted butter • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 1/2 tsp garlic powder Instuctions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a medium size baking dish • Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions. • Place the drained pasta back into the pot and mix with the marinara sauce, chicken, HALF of the mozzarella, HALF of the parmesan, and 1-2 tsp of Italian seasoning.

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Did you know?

Did you know it’s against the law to leave your dog outside without adequate shelter? Here is the Minnesota statute 343.40 Dog Houses (paraphrased): A person in charge of any dog which is kept outdoors or in an unheated enclosure shall provide the dog with shelter and bedding as prescribed in this section as a minimum.

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Chester “Chet” Tomczak

Chester “Chet” Tomczak, 84, set off for his last adventure, passing away at home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. He was born February 16, 1938 in Sturgeon Lake, MN to John and Angeline Tomczak and was the third of thirteen children.

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Connie Jo Balaski

Connie Jo Balaski passed away at 68 years old in her home in Andover on October 16, 2021. Connie was born in 1953 in International Falls to Eva and George Balaski. She graduated from Falls High School. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Enzmann; her sister, Cynthia Sukut; and her brothers, Curtis and Christopher Balaski. Connie had a passion for animals, enjoyed fishing, and wanted nothing more than to get dolled up for a night on the town. Connie believed in living life to the fullest.

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Virginia Jean Milette

On the winter solstice, December 21, 2021, Virginia Jean Milette, 93, died peacefully at the Good Samaritan Society in International Falls. A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Virginia on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 2:00PM at the Good Samaritan Society in International Falls in the Mark Jerstad Fellowship Hall.

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Harry Kalar

In loving memory of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Harry Kalar, who passed away April 24, 2003. Home is a special place where dreams are planted and hearts begin to grow. Where laughter is a welcome sound and tears can find a quiet haven. Where love is a gift, strong and sure, and memories give you smiles for tomorrow. Home is the special place that holds you and molds you and becomes a very part of you until one day you realize … that no matter where you wander, no matter where you roam, the gift of a loving family will always bring your heart back home.

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