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News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago October 4, 2001 “Gramps” Gordon Johnson of Clarissa was probably the proudest grandpa on this planet on Sunday afternoon as his grandson Tom Brady of the New England Patriots led the team to a 44 to 13 win over the undefeated Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. Tommy is in his second year with the Patriots and found himself in the number two quarterback position behind his good friend Drew Bledsoe. ********** The Browerville

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago October 3, 2001 Leopold Keller of Clarissa could tell you a lot about the depression. He lived through the height of it in the 1920’s and 1930’s. He could also tell you how two different times, once in 1978 and again in 1987, he won the National Enquirer contest for the longest beard in the United States, winning $450. He’s had whiskers and hasn’t shaved since December of 1957. ********** Courtney Zimmer won first prize in the Hoe and

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago October 3, 2001 Pictured are 2001 Homecoming Queen Jessica Hagen, daughter of Michael and Lynn Hagen, and her escort, Shawn Hoemberg, son of Darrell and Lisa Hoemberg. Jessica was crowned at the Bertha-Hewitt Homecoming Coronation held on Tuesday, September 25. ********** The Bears football team kept on shining Friday night as they were able to move at will against the visiting Menahga Braves, and were able to pick up their

News from Eagle Bend's Pasr 25 Years Ago October 3, 2001 Jeff Anderson is the owner of California-Minnesota Honey Farms. During the summer they headquarter in Eagle Bend with beehives placed throughout the area. They usually place approximately 4000 colonies of bees. The normal mortality generally brings the numbers down to 3600 by fall. In the last several years, they have noticed a significant drop. Beekeepers are to be notified when pesticide spraying will be done in an a

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, October 1, 1986 • At the close of the filing period last week Tuesday, a total of four persons had filed for councilman posts while the two previously announced for mayor remained unchallenged. Lyle Schmitz was the first to file followed by Roger Crowe. On the last day, JoAnne Perish and William Carter both entered the race. Competing for mayor will be Gary Van Dam and Roger Anderson. • What better way to enjoy a beautiful fall day th

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago September 26, 2001 Crazy Days was held in Clarissa last Friday. Pictured, Bob Hennessey checked out prices at Battle Lake Outdoors and Sheryl Down was taste testing some sausage served by Loretta Line at Jon and Rita’s Family Foods. ********** Gene Booker and Jeff Virnig, both of Clarissa, participated in the State Horseshoe Tournament held in Forest Lake over Labor Day Weekend. Booker took first place and Virnig took second. 50 Years

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago September 27, 2001 “I keep telling people I want to become a Walmart greeter”, said Bowerville Postmaster Chuck Jesinoski, who will retire October 1 after 32.5 years with the postal service. With a hint of sadness, Jesinoski stated that he will miss all of the P.O.’s customers and employees something terrible. ********** The 2001 Homecoming Coronation was held on Monday evening at the high school. The 2001 king and queen are Joel L

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago September 26, 2001 The Bertha-Hewitt School Board approved a motion to put a referendum on this year’s ballot for the Bertha-Hewitt School. The amount being levied by the district is actually 10% less than in previous years, according to Superintendent Larry Werder. If the referendum passes, the school will also receive more equity aid in the amount of $29,090, and without it they would only get $5,243. ********** “Our real

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago September 26, 2001 In the absence of Eagle Bend’s Mayor Delvin Salathe and Acting Mayor Tim Notch, Brad Lorentz and Steve Weishair, of the city council, quickly appointed fellow Council Member Bruce Anderson to preside over the meeting. The longest discussion dealt with questions raised by local citizens about kids running the streets and cars roaring around all hours of the night. City Administrator Kevin Hess explained there is a cu

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, September 24, 1986 • Connie Nanik posed with Jule, her 3-year-old quarterhorse, who together, they won the first place trophy for sportsmanship in the State 4-H Show. Connie, who has been riding horseback since she was three years old, competed in the 14-year-old class with 35 other contestants. This is her second year of competition at the state level and her third year in the 4-H horse project. • Another young Verndaleite helping to