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News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago April 11, 2001 Last week, sixth graders from Eagle Valley had their graduation from D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education). Clarissa’s Police Chief Jon Barber and D.A.R.E. Instructor Wes Klema taught the class. Pictured is Cassie Snyder receiving her certificate. Stunt Bicycles’ Rich Wieber performed. Candace Young and Kasmira Hess shared their essays on how they felt about the program. ********** The Rebels Softball Team is hoping

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago April 12, 2001 Twenty Browerville Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the areas largest vocational students organization conference in Fargo on Sunday, April 1-Tuesday, April 3. Over 2000 FBLA members from 78 different schools attended the 34th annual conference at the Fargo Ramada. The Browerville FBLA placed 30th out of the 78 schools improving on their 65th place finish a year ago. Earning the opportunity to repres

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago April 11, 2001 The community of Bertha has been experiencing growing pains lately. But these pains are really not painful, but a good sign that people and businesses in the community are looking for growth and good things to come. Several new buildings or additions have seen their way into the Bertha community. The new community center has appeared after many months of planning, work and dedication. The Domian Anderson Funera

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago April 11, 2001 The rising waters over the weekend caused many flooding problems throughout the county and state. On Saturday evening, sandbags were put around Shirley’s Gas Station in Eagle Bend to keep water from running into the building. County Road 16 was one of many county roads overcome by flooding. ********** At a Knowledge Bowl meet, students start with a written test consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions. Then they c

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, April 16, 1986 • Kim Trosen, daughter of Dave and Rita Trosen, was named Miss Verndale in the 1986 pageant held last Saturday evening. Pauline Colby was first runner-up and Jennifer Ninneman, second runner-up and also Miss Congeniality. Pauline is the daughter of Dan and Beth Colby and Jennifer is the daughter of Sylvia Ninneman. Held in conjunction with the Miss Verndale pageant was the competition for Little Miss Petite. Lori Johnso

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago April 4, 2001 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and community leaders from the area honored Heather Klever of Clarissa at a special celebration in Staples on Monday, March 12. Heather was recognized by the Champions of Health Prize Patrol for her involvement with Teenagers Against Tobacco and the Tobacco Cessation Team in Todd County. ********** Larry Schul of the Clarissa Lions received an award for International Leadership in

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago April 5, 2001 Are you ever amazed at the set and the sound effects and the lighting effects when you attend a play? Then you should attend the play put on by the Drama Department of the Browerville High School entitled “A Fine Monster You Are!” Heading the production of the play is a student director who must be an intelligent GOPHER! Student director for this play is Chelsey Konetzko who fits the bill to a “T” and her assistant is B

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago April 4, 2001 A large crowd turned out for the customer appreciation dinner which was provided by Hess Equipment in Eagle Bend to celebrate 25 years in business. ********** According to Liz Westergren, the Eagle Bend Area Development Corporation’s March 28 meeting was used to make sure everyone is “on track with their assignment for the Nelson Park Block Party.” The fundraiser, with the proceeds earmarked for the developed of the rec

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago April 4, 2001 When you suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) life is different. Sometimes the seemingly simplest of things like tying your shoelace or cooking dinner can be overwhelming. Peggy Truman from rural Bertha could tell you a lot about MS. She has suffered from its, at times, devastating effects for 11 years. She volunteers for the MS Society. She works for Tell-A-Peer and the Friendly Visitor programs. She is hoping t

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, April 9, 1986 • Marylu McClure, president of the Verndale Historical Society, is the first to place her name on the roster of local volunteer names being collected for the Regional Volunteer Fair to be held at Wadena on April 23. John Tulk, county coordinator for Volunteers Working Together, was looking on in the photo. Pictured is but one portion of a backdrop puzzle to be used at the fair. All volunteers are asked to stop at the bank