5 years ago

Frazee-Vergas Forum

February 26, 2019

Seven months after Annie Bachmann was in a vehicle accident that broke her back, the Frazee High School senior is healed and walking without a brace. “Unless I fall, yesterday (Feb. 7) was my last appointment,” she said. “I was told I’m all healed.” The daughter of Brad and Sarah Bachmann does have limitations, but will need to be cognizant of her posture. She explained her workout regimen can only include elliptical equipment or swimming and she can only lift up to 20 pounds.

Addison Buhl made his mark in Vergas when he orchestrated the build of a handicapped accessible ramp to the much-used shelter at Long Lake beach before he graduated from high school. Now, the young professional is helping build computer software for the Minnesota Department of Revenue. The son of Randy and Tracy Bull, who now live near Battle Lake, said his career path was not planned.

BTD Manufacturing recently lent a helping hand to the Frazee High School welding classes. The Detroit Lakes-based business donated materials to construct two welding tables for the ag shop, as well as coasters so the table could be moved. Ag teacher Ken Hammer added Lance Gunderson of BTD also visited his class and worked with his students.

25 years ago

Frazee Forum

February 25, 1999

Frazee wrestlers were jubilant after their team-qualifying win Saturday, including Nate Woodard, Tim Nelson, Matt Nigel, Aaron Chirpich and Nick Woodard. The Hornets wrestle Thursday through Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Many fans are expected at the state tournament as school was called off Thursday and Friday in order to allow students and fans to attend.

A fire Monday resulted in over $150,000 in loss to Steve and Carmen Ehnert of rural Vergas. The Ehnert’s shop/garage was fully engaged when firemen arrived shortly after the whistle blew at 4:58 p.m. The structure was a total loss as were its contents, said CDH-Vergas Fire Chief Paul Pike. Stored inside the building were two truck snowplows with wings, a small loader and lots of shop tools. Ehnert contracts with townships for snow removal and plowing, Pinke added. No one was inside the shop when the fire started. Carmen had stepped outside, noticed the smoke and called 911.

50 years ago

Frazee Forum

February 28, 1974

An outbreak of flu, which has spread throughout this area recently, has forced the closing of the Frazee-Vergas Schools. The schools were closed on Wednesday and will remain closed the rest of the week. Classes will resume on Monday, March 4. Parents should note this change back to the former school hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The time has been changed about a month ago due to the switch to Daylight Saving Time. Supt. Carl Ingebrigtson said there were 70 new cases of flu reported at the schools Tuesday morning bringing absenteeism to a high of 388 students at the start of Tuesday’s session. Several other students were forced to go home during the day with the illness. Mr. Ingebrigtson said the total absenteeism would run in the area of 27 percent of the school enrollment. In addition to students, there were six teachers, four aides and the head cook absent with the flu.

Mr. Dennis Dalziel, Executive Vice President and Manager of the Peoples State Bank of Frazee, today announced that the bank’s Board of Directors has appointed a seven member Advisory Board. Those appointed to the board are: Marvin Mickelson, Donald Schermerhorn, Lee Anderson, Elmer Gibbons, Kenneth Ketter, Mrs. H. V. Anderson and Mrs. Robert McTaggart. It will be the purpose of the Advisory Board to meet with the bank’s management on a bimonthly basis and to keep the bank’s management informed and aware of the publics attitude and sentiment toward the bank.