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To the Editor: I’m going to speak on the subject of AI (Artificial Intelligence). There are a few vital points that one should remember about AI or any other computer program. 1. AI is artificial; it’s not always intelligent and remember intelligence is defined as “the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge”. Thus, by definition, serial killers—and even Satan—are technically quite intelligent. Conclusion: Intelligence is not necessarily a good thing...having the wealth

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago April 18, 2001 Fire Chief Pete Wallner was present at the April 9 meeting to inquire about updating the fire hall. He wants to brighten up the hall by having three rows of fluorescent lights installed and put a fresh coat of paint on the walls. The department is cramped for space. There is an old vault in the rear of the building that would give them more space, but it is used by the city for storage at this time. **********

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

To the Editor: I’m going to speak about our growing population. Is it just me or is our world’s population growing? I’ll tell you, it isn’t just me, our population is growing by leaps and bounds, in places and in ways our ancestors probably would have never believed. And it’s a real problem; it is already affecting our world in many negative ways. If you have any mental capacity then by now you have probably guessed that I am speaking about individuals growing larger and

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

To the Editor: I’m going to speak about our growing population. Is it just me or is our world’s population growing? I’ll tell you, it isn’t just me, our population is growing by leaps and bounds, in places and in ways our ancestors probably would have never believed. And it’s a real problem; it is already affecting our world in many negative ways. If you have any mental capacity then by now you have probably guessed that I am speaking about individuals growing larger and

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago March 28, 2001 “I’ve heard it called the dumbing of Minnesota,” said Bertha-Hewitt Superintendent Larry Werder. “It’s not about raisers,” said Bertha-Hewitt School Board member Mary Ward, “It’s about education.” She was referring to Governor Jesse Ventura’s proposed budget which would cause the district to lose about $190,000 for the 2001-2002 school year. Bertha-Hewitt does have a fund balance of close to a million dollars,

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago March 21, 2001 The parishioners of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bertha and Trinity Lutheran Church in Hewitt have been making quilts for people around the world and locally since 1970. The project began when Helen Hoffman (wife of Pastor Herman Hoffman) and Elsie Erdman encouraged some women of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to meet weekly in the church basement to sew quilts for the Lutheran World Relief. Soon the women of Trini

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago March 14, 2001 People eat every day, at least most of us do. But sometimes it isn’t possible. Sometimes the cupboard is bare. That is when the Bertha-Hewitt Food Shelf can help. The food shelf began in the early 1980s. “It started shortly after we begun the Head Start program,” said Sharon Howe. “The teachers were going out into the homes of the children and they sensed a need in the community for a food shelf. At that time Ju

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago March 7, 2001 The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raiders wrestling team took second place in the Class A State Tournament. Pictured are: Manager Pat Cannon, Drew Schmidt, Joeb Oyster, Jeremy Miller, Cullen Captain, Jared Oyster, Seth Moenkedick, Brian Braaten, Tyler Fuller, Adam Richter, Dave Voeltz, Reggie Rach, Justin Messer, Jake Oyster, Tevor Balbach, Coach Kirk O’dell, Coach Lee Truax, Jason Rurup, Adam Becker, Keith Bowman, Cas