30 years ago
Wed., February 3, 1988
An organization that began in Fulda in 1982 under the name O.E.A. (Office Education Association) has changed it’s name to B.P.A. ( Business Professionals of America). Sharon Carroll, advisor and Kris Schmidt, who was instrumental in getting the program into the Fulda school, are actively working together with the students.
Mary Magnus, Mary Ann Boom and Charles Hopkins spent time in Brainard, MN at a leadership training program sponsored by the Blandin Foundation.
Kim Harms has graduated from Watertown Lake Area College with a degree in being a Nanny and will be taking a position with a family in the Cities.
Talcot Lake is open to promiscuous fishing according to the Division of Fish and Wildlife, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Mid Winter Cabin Fever Days are here – keep your eyes open for that medallion worth $50 in Fulda Bucks.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Kasey Rolph; Curtis Deuschle; and Jamie Goedtke.
Michael and Joy Knorr are proud parents of a son, Paul born January 27th at Worthington Regional Hospital. Grandparents include Robert and Deloris Knorr and Raymond and Verena Obermoller.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Phyllis Sievers, Phillip Cowan and Vicki Gerdes.
In a closely-contested ball game at Slayton last Saturday evening Fulda out-scored the Wildcats 20-14 in the final quarter to take a 55-50 win. The win ensured Fulda of regaining the “Old Goat” trophy and keeping it at least until next year.
Adella Lundeen, who was suffering from post polio-syndrome, passed away on January 30th at the age of 69 years old.
Ruth Crowley passed away at the age of 73 years old on January 25, 1988.
Pat’s Cafe offering daily specials including Taco Salads for $2.50.
Corral Supper Club offering pizza and a pitcher for $9.95 on Mondays and Fridays.
Ommen’s Mini Mart offering Tombstone pizzas 2/$5.00 and 6 pack of Pepsi products for $1.99.
20 years ago
Wed., February 4, 1998
The Fulda City Council asked the Fulda Police Department for a full history of their activity over the last four years. A question was raised as to why Fulda needs the protection of 3 police officers.
The Fulda High School has been notified it is one of 16 schools to receive grant money from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning grant program. Of the $803,000 to be distributed, Fulda will receive $78,000 to be used for dial in access to server system, record keeping equipment, office computers and lab supplies as well as software updates.
Students at the elementary school celebrate “I Love To Read” month.
Winterfest 1998 held at the Fulda High School with dress up days, ice sculpting and dancing. Megan Lubben and Jordan Van Oort were chosen as Jane and Jack Frost.
Fulda FFA Chapter representative Katie Bolton to be featured on K-JOE radio this week.
BPA members advancing to State competition include Kacee Pals, Bridget Sieve, Tonya Grothe, Jessica Speckmeier, Rebecca Hup and Sarah Ackerman.
Featured in Fulda High School Senior Profiles this week are Tonya Grothe, Colin Wilde, and Megan Enninga.
National FLA/FHA week will be observed February 8-14.
Warriors easily handle the River Valley Wildcats in 43-18 victory. Highlights include; Phillip Clarke strong arms his opponent and goes on to defeat him in a 5-3 decision; Brian Ackerman lays out Marty Hoffman of River Valley and claimed an 11-3 major decision; and Neil Clarke faced off Greg Hillesheim and won by a 9-1 major decision.
Sheila Crowley representing the Fulda Free Press was presented a plaque for Sports Reporting and the Minnesota Newspaper Convention this past weekend.
From youngest to oldest, celebrating 5 generations in the family are Alyssa Kanton, Angie Kanten, Robert Getzel, Donna Getzel and Martha Goedtke.
Russell and Dorothy Gerdes celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Stacie Meinerts and Jamie Kremer announce their engagement. An April wedding is planned.
David and Sheila Bos are proud to announce the birth of their son, Christian, born on January 23rd. Grandparents include Walter and Rose Gehl and Dave and Pat Bos.
A memorial service will be held for Bernard Pearson at Dundee Lutheran Church on February 7th.
