Nominations sought for 2016 Clearwater County “First Lady”
On March 12, The Clearwater County Historical Society will once again host the Clearwater County "First Lady" award. Since 1977, Thirty-six women in Clearwater County have been recognized for their accomplishments either for their service in a variety of community projects and organizations or for success in their careers. On Saturday March 12th a new name will be added to the honor roll. This years event will be co-hosted with the woman of Good Shepherd Church in Clearbrook.
Your help is needed to select the 2016 recipient. If you know a woman who should be considered for the award, please send a letter with her name and include your reasons for her nomination; this can include any accomplishments in her life such as volunteer years of service, her career highlights, and other characteristics that you think should be considered. Nominations of women of all ages are encouraged. Please include your name and phone number so we can let you know if your nominee is selected.
Letters should be sent to
2016 First Lady - History Center P.O. Box 241
Bagley MN 56621.
Letters will be delivered unopened to a panel of judges selected from the county.
Nominations are needed by FEBRUARY 26.
Questions? Call Tamara or Edna at 785-2000 (History Center)
Previous First Ladies: 1977- Laurel Carlson, 1978- Edith Refshaw, 1979- Mangeline Kirkeby, 1980- Arlene Cease, 1981-Dorothy Katzenmeyer, 1982- Adeline Beltz, 1983- Sharon Dukek, 1984- Olga Peterson, 1985- Lois Bromaghin, 1986- Dolores Johnson, 1987- Zella Tangjerd, 1988- Ruth Offerdahl, 1989- Karen Gesell, 1991- Lucille Kildal, 1993- Judy Carver, 1994- Ruth Anderson, 1995- Marilyn Melby, 1996- Alma Burr, 1997- Hennie Merseth, 1998- Mildred Mathison, 1999- Lila Strandlien, 2000- Dee Strandlien, 2001- Grace Nelson, 2002- Lillian Sauer, 2003- Crystal Schmitz, 2005- Charlotte Stoker, 2006- Vivian Torkildson, 2007- Betty Johnson, 2008- Ardella Lindberg, 2009- Darlene Sawyer, 2010 - Linda Kaul, 2011 - Opal Friborg, 2012- Shirley Gunderson , 2013- Lois Hoie, 2014- Marilyn Stinar and 2015- Ardis Thompson.