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Bears edge Verndale in five-set volleyball match The Bertha-Hewitt Bears defeated the Verndale Pirates 3-2 on Thursday, September 17, in a competitive five-set volleyball match. Bertha-Hewitt received a strong offensive performance from Kendal Beyatt, who led the Bears with 19 kills on 47 attacks for a .277 hitting percentage. Jasmine Williams added eight kills, while Ellyana Braaten and Laila Schwantz each recorded six kills. Josalyn Hauer directed the Bears’ offense with

by Coach Mary Irsfeld Homecoming week kept the Tigers volleyball team busy, with two matches and a four-match tournament packed into five days. The Tigers hosted the LPGE Thunder on Tuesday, traveled to Osakis on Thursday to take on the Silverstreaks, and then headed to Parkers Prairie on Saturday for an eight-team tournament. On Tuesday night, the Tigers defeated the Thunder in three straight sets, 25-17, 25-19, and 25-22. Although the Tigers struggled at times to find a c

by Coach Kenny Miller Cool temperatures, a brisk breeze, and flat terrain set the stage for a lightning-fast day of competition as the Bertha-Hewitt cross-country team traveled to Meadowlark Golf Course for the Dutchmen Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Leading the charge for the Bears was Kendra Miller, who stormed to victory in the girls’ varsity race with a new course-record time of 18:44.8. Miller made her move at the 2.1-mile mark, passing previous record-holder Kyla

by Haley Youngbauer The Verndale volleyball team started last week at home, taking on the Nevis Tigers on Tuesday, September 22 before ending the week by traveling to Henning to battle the Hornets on Thursday, September 24. Pirates Drop Non-Conference Game 3-1 to Nevis The Verndale volleyball team started the week at home to take on the Nevis Tigers. During the first two sets, the Tigers were able to take an early lead over the Pirates, building a comfortable lead. Both ti

by Coach Heidi Brandsma On Thursday, September 24, the Verndale Pirate cross country team took on a soggy course while participating in the Pillager Cross Country meet held at Maddens Pine Beach West golf course. This is a challenging course on a clear day; the rain and soggy ground made it even more challenging. The Pirates took on teams from Pillager, Cass Lake-Bena, Pine River-Backus, New York Mills, and Pequot Lakes. The meet started with the elementary girls running

by Coach Mike Mahlen The Verndale Pirates shut out Ogilvie 30-0 Friday, Sept. 25, using a strong running game and a solid defensive effort to earn the victory. Verndale took control early, scoring twice in the first quarter. Joe Elfstrum scored on a 2-yard run, although the extra-point attempt failed. Elfstrum then added a 4-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful PAT by Elfstrum, giving the Pirates a 14-0 lead. The Pirates added another touchdown in the second quarte

I have officially joined the CPAP club, and let me tell you, it has been an interesting experience. Lately, my exhaustion and fatigue had gotten pretty bad. By the time I finished working, I could barely function, and even simple things seemed to take longer than they should. That started a series of tests that eventually landed me on the CPAP train. The at-home sleep study wasn’t too bad. I had to sleep two nights with a device strapped to my chest, along with a nasal cann

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago September 19, 2001 There was an abrupt change in plans in just minutes, after a plane hit the Pentagon, for Alan and Karen Perish. The couple was in Washington, D.C., lobbying with the Farmer’s Union. They were in the Cannon Building about two blocks from the capitol and five miles from the Pentagon. They had just begun their lobbying efforts that morning when the attack happened. Alan said he heard the crash but had no way of knowing w

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago September 20, 2001 Cars lined up for two blocks at Petro Plus after a possible gas price increase scare across the U.S. Some stations were reportedly charging as much as $5 for a gallon of gasoline. ********** After the tragedy of last Tuesday morning, we received many emails and phone calls from friends, relatives and others who wanted to share their experiences or points of view. The following letter, written by Molly Allen, was s