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News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago March 14, 2001 The FLA Region Star Event was held in Staples on February 16. Pictured are the FLA members that placed at the competition. Crystal Hess received a gold rating and will participate at the state level April 26-28 in Bloomington. Jackie Karnes, Jessica Karnes, Jenny Gabler, and Renee Coburn, all received a silver rating. ********** St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of Clarissa played in an eight team volleyball tournament held

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago March 15, 2001 The 2001 Todd County Dairy Princesses were crowned on Saturday evening at a banquet held in Clarissa. The princesses are Katrina Ann Ahrens, Sonja Stoterau and Brenda Becker. Todd County Dairy Ambassadors are: Rhonda Lee Brekke, Melissa Wiese, Brandy Bruder and Jill Walburn. The princesses will now compete at the regional level. ********** The roof on the Todd County Highway Department maintenance shop in Staples has

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago March 7, 2001 Senator Mark Dayton, member of the agriculture committee for the state of Minnesota, took time to meet with local farmers in Clarissa on Sunday, March 4. Dayton, along with Congressman Collin Peterson, have held several of these types of meetings throughout the 7th District in the last few weeks. The focal point of the meeting was to discuss the crisis in the dairy industry because of low milk prices. ********** The annua

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

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago March 7, 2001 There is a place for local teens to gather—the teen center in Eagle Bend. The Spot has been in existence since 1989 when a dedicated group of parents, educators and clergy were instrumental in getting the teen center started. An advisory board consisting of eight adults and 22 students was formed. Financial assistance was provided by several organizations in Eagle Bend and Clarissa. With adult supervisors, the teen cente

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago March 1, 2001 Spruce Hill County Park, located between Browerville and Miltona, was established by the Douglas County Commissioners in 1980. The well kept ball field hosts a team more often than not. In the rolling wooded land behind the ball field, it’s rare to find an unoccupied picnic table. Thanks to efforts by the Douglas County Public Works Department and the Douglas County Historical Society, visitors can park their cars at Sp

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago February 28, 2001 What was once a dream is becoming closer to a reality! The recreational park, a project of the Eagle Bend Area Development Corporation (EBADC), has taken a giant leap forward in the past few weeks. Chairman Tammy Schlichting briefly gave a recap of the Greater Staples Hospital’s foundation dinner. A check for $6250 was presented towards the Eagle Bend project. Another $6250 was pledged when the EBADC raised $12,500.

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago February 22, 2001 Topsy May and Geri Jagush are two Browerville women with a lot going for them. They head the Christian Women, a service organization at Christ the King parish, which reaches deep into the community. This group goes back sixty years to the former St. Peter’s parish. Every woman in the parish is automatically a member, and meetings are held quarterly. ********** Cheese is an important basic food for people of all age

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago February 22, 2001 There are few sights more delightful than a child’s smile. Ensuring that your child’s teeth stay healthy will primarily depend on the habits they develop throughout their childhood. Dr. John Romstad of Clarissa has been a dentist for 30 years. He has been in our community for the past 26 years and he was willing to contribute his advice on dental health to help keep your child’s beautiful smile last a lifetime. Romsta

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago February 21, 2001 Spreading the message of staying sober and wearing seatbelts was the message of Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) youth leading the youth jam on Saturday, February 10 in Lakeville. Fourteen youth from Todd County schools joined 400 other Minnesota students at this event. Bertha-Hewitt students who participated were: Advisor Jean Shaw, Holly Bertram, Becky Shaw, Krysta Lambert, Jessica Elgin, Makyla Rach