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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

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago September 19, 2001 Sue Bennett is new to the Bertha area. She is the wife of Bertha Chief of Police Shawn Bennett. Sue is continuing the business she ran in the Brainerd area. She is a Creative Memories consultant. Sue does a variety of things from teaching scrapbooking to selling the supplies. ********** Bertha-Hewitt will celebrate homecoming the week of September 28. The volleyball team will take on Menahga on Thursday, a

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago September 19, 2001 On September 11, the Petal Pushers Garden Club awarded cash prizes to the two largest sunflowers brought in by the sixth graders at Eagle Valley Elementary. Shawn Riski took the grand prize, first place went to Melanie Weishair, and second place was Patrick Perish. ********** At the Eagle Valley School Board’s September 10 meeting, the board discussed asking the voters to approve a referendum at the November 6 el

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, September 17, 1986 • As of press time this week, three persons have filed with the city clerk for posts on the Council. That of mayor and two council seats will be vacated. The terms of Mayor Dale Carr and Councilmen Roger Anderson and Fred Miller will expire. Seeing the mayor position are Gary Van Dam and Roger Anderson while Lyle Schmitz has filed for the council. • Six youth from the Verndale Christian and Missionary Alliacne Churc

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago September 12, 2001 The Clarissa Museum has been in operation for a few years now. The idea of a museum in Clarissa was not a new one. Many people had thought about starting one from time to time. Finally, in 1997, the year of Clarissa’s Centennial celebration, the museum was born. It started out on the corner of the Unlimited Video building (simulated golf is there now). About a year later, the museum was able to move into a larger buil

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago September 13, 2001 Residents on Horseshoe Lake pleaded with the Todd County Commissioners to consider the environmental and safety effects of future development along that lake. At issue was a proposed development of nine lots along the shore of this small lake located in Ward Township, northeast of Browerville. The lake currently has 36 homes, including a campground. Ellen Peters, who represented the Horseshoe Lake landowners, stat

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago September 12, 2001 The membership dinner of the Wm. Larson American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unity 366 was held September 4 at the community center with 40 guests present. Amy Jackson and Jessie Hagen gave reports on their experience at Girls State. Commander Arthur Packard called the meeting to order. Harold Goepferd won the jackpot. The Legion and Auxiliary will contribute money towards improving the community center acous

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago September 12, 2001 Amy Wendel, daughter of Wayne and Carol Wendel of Eagle Bend, has been awarded her second platform presentation at the national level for research she has done at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Wendel’s research focuses on the identification of malignant cells in body fluids utilizing cytology and florescence in situ hybridization as a means of eradication. ********** The Eagle Valley Youth Center, known as The Spot,

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago September 5, 2001 Did you know that the Eagle Valley Co-op Oil Association in Clarissa is closing its doors on September 15? That’s according to Gary Jacobson, who was hired by the co-op’s board of directors to make sure everything was handled properly at the station. The tire service and bulk fuel and oil businesses were closed. “The patrons voted to dissolve the corporation.” The bulk fuel and oil were purchased by Central Ag Services