FEBRUARY 22

20 years ago (1992)

Three one-hundredths of a second is comparable to the length of a hangnail, said Warrior swim coach Joe Vrudny. That’s the distance and time by which Lance Hoff finished 2nd in the state 50 free swim finals. The winner swam 21.12 seconds and Hoff did 21.15.

30 years ago (1982)

FEBRUARY 20

20 years ago (1992)

(Photo) Chuck Pearson, executive chef for the Holiday Inn, will be one of the many sweet tooth experts to donate their wares to the Chocolate Lovers Extravaganza this Sunday. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Crisis Line.

30 years ago (1982)

The Miss Brainerd Lakes Scholarship Pageant, a tradition that has lasted more then 20 years, may not be held this year. Many of those formerly involved are worried about it. Former sponsors, the Brainerd Jaycees, just can’t handle the project and its cost.

FEBRUARY 17

20 years ago (1992)

The Brainerd High School Mock Trial Team is 3-0 so far this season. Shown are adviser Doug Johnson, mock trial coach May Gandrud Aakhus and team members Tracy Hoffman, Ryan Foss, LeAnne Bartishofski and Kara Kirkeby.

30 years ago (1982)

FEBRUARY 15

20 years ago (1992)

The Potlatch Foundation awarded a donation of $8,000 to the Paul Bunyan Arboretum, accepted by director Dick Beal, Kim Klein and Wayne Damerow. A check for $25,000 was given to the Salvation Army as part of a $50,000 gift to its building campaign.

30 years ago (1982)

The Brainerd Kixters took second place in Class AAA at the Minnesota Assn. of Dancelines eighth annual competition at St. Cloud. Burnsville was first and Apple Valley third. Kixter adviser is Cindy Clough, president of the state danceline association.