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News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, February 19, 1986 • Five little girls have entered the Little Miss Petite contest which is held each year in conjunction with the Miss Verndale Pageant. Pictured with last year’s winner, Melissa Ludovissie, are: Cami Carr, Becky Callahan, Cassie Anderson, Gina VanderSchaaf and Lori Johnson. The girls and their moms met at an orientation tea held on Sunday afternoon in the basement of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. • The

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, February 12, 1986 • And then it came true! For one boy and girl, king and queen—Randy Denny and Brenda Richter—while the other candidates looked on in this photo. The others were: Patty Fisher and Jenny Loucks, Dan Carlson and Rich Murdock, and last year’s king and queen, Jim Shereck and Shelia Notch who were present to do the honors of crowning the new royalty. • First graders David Johnson and Jennifer Masog, presented a rollicking

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, February 5, 1986 • Over 40 business people, council members, clergy and citizens met last week on Thursday to discuss the possible organization of a commercial club, and other ways to improve business relations and atmosphere within the business community. Ron Gensler and Paul Ritzenauer of KNSP Radio, Staples, gave a presentation entitled “Marketing Bridge” which dealt with business, price/value, merchandising, personal selling and ad

Public safety and local government entities will soon receive over $2.2 million to improve their public service through Sourcewell’s Impact Funding. The recipients include 31 counties, cities, and townships, and 20 fire departments, police departments, and sheriff’s offices throughout Sourcewell’s central Minnesota service region. “These projects represent an incredible impact on our region’s communities,” said Paul Drange, director of regional services at Sourcewell. “Give

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, January 29, 1986 • Bob Neuerburg, Rodney Bounds, Rich Brown and Jim Kupitz of Verndale Lumber and Building Supply are happy to announce their new affiliation with the Our Own Hardware Company. Their current supplier, Gambles, Inc., has joined forces with the Our Own Hardware Company, who is one of the largest wholesale suppliers of appliances, hardware, sporting goods, automotive and housewares products. • When you come from a family

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on Monday, January 12. Safe Routes to School Payment Darrin Fellbaum, with Moore Engineering, presented pay application five for the Safe Routes to School project, which included $11,485.50 for the final speed feedback sign. A dispute arose between Moore Engineering and Ideal Construction (Jeff Kobliska) over final payment amounts: while Moore recommended specific payments based

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, January 21, 1985 • After hearing all the recommendations and estimated costs for the city, council members voted to instruct Jamie Robinson of Region 5 to continue with the Small Cities Development application for the water extension to the outskirts of the city in two areas. Robinson said the approximate cost has been estimated at $207,000. Robinson recommended the extension only, rather than a comprehensive application which would in

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, January 15, 1986 • Of the 36 private wells used within the city of Verndale, which were recently tested for nitrates in preparation for a grant application, 26 were listed as unfit for human consumption. The council and citizens attending a public meeting held on January 6 at the fire hall meeting room were informed of the test results. • High school junior and senior girls are being contacted to participate in the 1986 Miss Verndale

by Coach Bill Wagner The Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale/Parkers Prairie (BHVPP) girls wrestling team showcased their “attack mindset” this past weekend, delivering a series of hard-fought performances highlighted by dominant victories and significant individual growth. Autumn Becker (2-2) 124 - DNP (7 pts) Autumn Becker (8-8) 8th, BHVP over Addison Tuckner (4-10) So., ELRI (F 1:42) Trinity Kurzenberger (8-4) 7th, UNCW over Autumn Becker (8-8) 8th, BHVP (MD 19-7) Autumn Becker (8

by Coach Bill Wagner The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale-Parkers Prairie (BHVPP) girls’ wrestling team tested its skills against top-tier regional talent this past weekend at the prestigious Rumble on the Red tournament. Leading the charge was Autumn Becker, who earned “Wrestler of the Tourney honors for the BHVPP Raiders” after an excellent 4-2 performance in the 124-pound division. Autumn Becker put together a marathon performance, finishing the tournament with a 4-2 record. Becke