Dusting Off the Archives
News from Verndale's Past
40 Years Ago, October 29, 1986
• Polls open next Tuesday in each respective voting district for the general election. Verndale Election Judge Ethryen Lehner says there are over 300 registered voters who reside within the city limits. Voters will decide local government officials. Two are seeking the mayor post, Roger Anderson and Gary Van Dam. Two council seats are to be filled by two of the four candidates: William Carter, Roger Crowe, JoAnn Perish, and Lyle Schmitz.
• November 1 is the deadline the Verndale Historical Society has set for accepting photos to be used in its second history book. Each family history previously submitted may be accompanied by one family photo. Also, to help defray publication costs, the Verndale Historical Society families are encouraged to purchase memorial or dedication ads in this second book. These spots can be paid for at the Sun office.
• The Verndale Pirates rolled up 20 points in the second half, including a 13-point second quarter burst, to register a 27-15 victory over Underwood in the Section 5 nine man football semi-final game Saturday afternoon. Verndale will host the champion game at 2 p.m. this Saturday against Eagle Bend who defeated Audubon in the semi-finals.
15 Years Ago, November 3, 2011
• Imagine being inside of a cloud. Perhaps you’d experience a light feeling. Now imagine the cloud has a thunderstorm within it. It surely wouldn’t be for everyone, but it definitely appeals to Nicole Bart, a 2009 graduate of Verndale High School. She is currently a student studying meteorology at the University of South Dakota. Due to the small program size, many of the students are able to work with some very successful and well-known research professors. This is how last summer went as she was able to work for David Delene, a well-respected scientist in cloud physics.
• The Pirates football team saw their season come to an end last Tuesday by a score of 44-8. The eighth ranked Wheaton-Herman-Norcross Warriors used a solid rushing attack and stout defense to get by the Pirates. Andy Bounds once again led the Pirates in offense with 93 yards on the ground.
• The Verndale Lady Pirates defeated the Eagle Valley Rebels last Thursday evening in the first round of sub-section playoffs. The Pirates started out the game slow as they lost the first set 23-25, but bounced back defeating the Rebels in the next three sets. Leading the way at the net were Moenkedick and Schluttner for a combined 26 kills.
• State Senator Gretchen Hoffman is talking with the Wadena County Commissioners about state budget reforms, as well as other issues that affect counties, following an invitation from Commissioner Ralph Miller. Part of that is figuring out a way to curb spending and decrease the deficit. Minnesota is spending $33 billion and the “Magic Act” is designed to encourage counties to consolidate services as one way to save on costs.
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