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News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago February 14, 2001 The Kids Teaching Kids program took place last week at Eagle Valley Elementary. It is a peer teaching program dealing with the “dangers of alcohol, drugs and driving”. The sixth graders at Eagle Valley divided into groups and were assigned classes from kindergarten through sixth grade. They prepare and practice four lessons to present to the class. The program has been around since 1984. Funding comes from the Departm

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago January 31, 2001 The Minnesota State Auctioneers Association convention was held in Red Wing the week of January 18-20. During the convention, four members were inducted into the Minnesota Auctioneers Hall Of Fame. Local Auctioneer Quinten Burt was honored to be inducted along with Richard Houghton from Red Wing, Patrick Ediger from Belle Plain and Tom Lamp from Annandale. The plaque reads: Presented for his outstanding commitment to e

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago January 24, 2001 If you’ve noticed some commotion on the west end of Main Street, it is Jerry Host moving his tractor repair business into the old bus garage. He’s moving the business from his farm located just outside of Clarissa on County Road 11. Host has been in the business for about 38 years. He said he gained all of his experience from working on tractors and started when he was growing up on his parent’s farm. ********** On Fr

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago January 17, 2001 Following are the winners of the Lions International Peace poster contest. Checks were given out to the winners from the Eagle Bend and Clarissa Lions Clubs: Cassie Snyder, Samantha Zins, Candace Young, Kasha Gabler, Chantal Freynet, Aaron Johnson, Barry Lunemann, Jessica Host, Megan Taylor and Maria Pieper. ********** The Eagle Valley Boys Basketball team played two tough teams last week. On Tuesday, the boys traveled

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago January 16, 2001 Dale Hanson and Diane Ahrendt tied the knot on January 1, 2001 at 1 p.m. in the chapel at the Central Todd County Care Center, making them the first reported newlyweds in our area. ********** The Broncos wrestling team traveled to Royalton to wrestle in an eight team invitational. The Broncos wrestled to fifth place with one champion, Eli Brunell at 140, and Nate Pachan placing second. 50 Years Ago January 16, 1976 Da

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com Clarissa is inviting residents to help shape the future of one of its most loved gathering places by taking part in a brand-new community naming contest for Clarissa City Park. This exciting opportunity is open to all ages and to anyone who currently lives in Clarissa or has a Clarissa, Minnesota address. Whether you are a student, a parent, a grandparent, or a lifelong resident, your creativity and voice are welcome. The goal of the co

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago January 3, 2001 Mayor Schnettler opened the meeting with a public hearing allowing comment to officially adopt the 2001 levy and 2001 budget. The levy amount of $99,363 and the budget in the amount of $288,700 was approved. ********** The Eagle Valley boys basketball team brought home a second place medal from Verndale’s Holiday Tournament. Parkers Prairie, Eagle Valley and Browerville traveled to Verndale for two nights of exciting b

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago December 27, 2000 If you’ve used the postal service in Clarissa within the last four and a half years, your needs would have been met by Chuck Tangeman of Verndale. He has announced he has taken a postmaster position in Menahga and will be leaving January 11. He has thoroughly enjoyed serving our small community and has treated his job as though “it’s his own business” and takes great pride in his work. ********** Two young cheerleade

Ray and Marlo Benning are celebrating 25 years as the owners of the Independent News Herald. They purchased the newspaper from Ernie and Diane Silbernagel, taking over the business on June 1, 2000. The Silbernagels had owned the Eagle Bend News and Bertha Herald since 1979 and combined these papers with the Clarissa Independent in 1992, creating the Independent News Herald. This publication is the official newspaper of Todd County, the Bertha-Hewitt and Browerville School D

According to court documents, Father Joseph Herzing, a priest of the diocese of St. Cloud, was charged on November 26, in Stearns County District Court, with multiple felony offenses stemming from alleged conduct involving a single adult. The charges include felony stalking for an alleged pattern of conduct intended to terrorize the victim, third-degree criminal sexual conduct for alleged sexual penetration while in a prohibited occupational relationship, and three felony co