30 years ago
Wed., February 10, 1988
The Fulda School District 505 referendum was passed on Monday evening by a slim margin of 11 votes with the final tally; 589 yes and 578 no.
Mediation between Fulda Education Association and the Fulda School Board continues to deal with a two-year pay schedule; health insurance, disability insurance and any extra curricular pay involved. Both sides feel they are correct. The FEA does not feel they are asking for anything the school district can not afford to give and the school board does not see how they can give the teachers more money – period.
Betty Czepa and Sherlene Ramerth have become certified dental assistants and will continue to work with Dr. Brockway.
Court of Honor will be held for Fulda Scout, Tom Brockway as he will receive the highest honor of scouting, the Eagle Award.
Vern Pals was sworn in as a new council member on Monday, February 1 at the regular city council meeting.
Claire Snider shares her life story being only fourteen years old when her family moved to the area. Claire became a teacher and worked as a public educator for 44 years and was a principal for almost fifteen years. She received her one-year certification in Mankato, Minnesota which allowed her to teach in a country school (but not a city school – that took a two year certificate). She then began her teaching career in District 54, a country school near Fulda. In the forties Clair was sent to fill a vacancy in Bloomington, MN brought on by the war. Later, she received her Masters from the “U” and became a Principal and eventually retired in 1973.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Erin and Teddy Dierks; Scott and Liza Knorr; and Megan and Jacob Lubben.
Kevin and Karla Evers are proud to announce the birth of their son, Kristopher, born February 3rd. Grandparents are Alfred and Betty Evers and Fred and Elizabeth Wolf.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Duncan celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 14th.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Trisha Renneke, Jeff Clauson, and Kelly Knutson.
20 years ago
Wed., February 11, 1998
Joe and Eleanor Kass will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.
Doc Schwarz shares his knowledge of Native American customs, including totem poles, with Fulda Elementary third graders from Mrs. Beermans’s Social class.
The Fulda School Board elected to accept the lowest bid submitted of $6433 from MC&R Pools for a new heater system.
Fulda Fire Department and Ambulance Association present information to nine townships.
Fulda Pre-school students visit the post office to speak with Postmaster Pat Uittenbogaard about the mailing their Valentine’s.
The 100 Man made a visit to the Fulda Elementary School on Monday, the 100th day of school at exactly the 100th minute of the day to encourage them to count to 100.
WWG Chargers nip Raider boys in thriller 58-56 finish.
Danelle Engstrom and Kelly Jans were united in marriage at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove, Minnesota on July 26th.
Rupert and Ruth Hofmann to observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower.
Bernard Pearson passed away at his home in Plant City on January 16, 1998 at the age of 75 years old.
Martin Busch, 94, passed away January 28, 1998 at Parkview Manor.
