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News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago April 26, 2001 The Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Neuman Council 3663, is part of a world wide organization of Catholic men who work to make Christ known to the world by serving the pro-life and mentally handicapped causes. This local council which operates under the auspices of Christ the King Church includes the men of Clarissa. Joe Buhl, Grand Knight, and his uncle, Roy Buhl, steer the course of the Christ the King Knights and have

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago April 25, 2001 There’s something new in the agricultural department at the Eagle Valley High School. A computer lab has been added, and stocked with a half dozen shiny new iMac computers and related equipment. The new computer lab fulfills the dream of Instructor Curt Gjerstad to implement modern technology into his classes. ********** Pictured, these students traveled to Brainerd on April 4 for a regional ag contest and will go on

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago April 25, 2001 Vaughn Hackbarth hasn’t lived in Hewitt very long, only about three years, going on four. He has devoted much of those years to volunteer activities to help enhance the lives of the citizens of the city of Hewitt. Vaughn has been a trustee at his church, Trinity Lutheran of Hewitt, and now serves as an elder there. He is also president of the Hewitt Historical Society. He doesn’t like to talk much about the thi

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago April 18, 2001 The Randy and Cari Jonas family who live south of Clarissa have had several of their sheep killed in the past few weeks. According to Randy, the sheep started showing up dead and were usually cornered in the pasture. They got rid of their dogs thinking they were the culprit. The day after that they found an 800 pound steer corned in the pasture with part of his hind quarters eaten. The game warden was called and sent out

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 Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago April 18, 2001 Kermit Olson of Eagle Bend has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Club International Foundation in recognition of his commitment to serving the community and the world. Named for the founder of the Lions Club International, Melvin Jones, is the foundation’s highest honor. It is a recognition of a commitment to humanitarian service. As a Melvin Jones Fellow, Kermit becomes a part of a growing network of indivi

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 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 Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago March 29, 2001 A group of town people from the community will be going to Haiti as part of the Haiti Outreach Program. While in Haiti, the group will take part in the construction of a new 20x20 foot home that will house a family of six. To make the trip possible, $10,000 had to be raised to send the group, and an additional $1500 was raised to be used for material to construct the home. The house will consist of a brick foundation