DECEMBER 12 20 years ago (1992) Retired Gen. John W. Vessey, who now lives near Garrison, was among 10 prominent Americans awarded the nation's highest civilian honor by Pres. Bush.

DECEMBER 11 20 years ago (1992) After the Warrior girls won their basketball game against Alexandria 70-49, Margit Rinke was asked if she knew who John Emerson was.

DECEMBER 9 20 years ago (1992) Jim and Diane Runberg have a vested interest in the international relief effort in Somalia. Their son. As U.S. troops landed on Somalian soil, Joe Runberg may have marched among them.

DECEMBER 6 20 years ago (1992) (Adv.) Announcing! The opening of Raboin Law Offices, 1650 Excelsior Road, Baxter. John Raboin - Trial Lawyer. Personal injury law practice. Stop by for a free evaluation of your case.

DECEMBER 5 20 years ago (1992) The Warrior hockey team's comeback bid fell short in its season-opening 5-4 loss at Fergus Falls. Brainerd trailed 3-0 after one period and was down 4-0 in the second before picking up two goals.

DECEMBER 4 20 years ago (1992) The Crow Wing unemployment rate inched up to 5.0 percent in October, following a seasonal trend. The rate was 4.8 percent in September. Meanwhile, the state rate dropped from 4.4 percent to 4.

DECEMBER 2 20 years ago (1992) Individual leaders from this week's bowling scores: Gary Eberly - 545; Brian Trott - 613; Ron Berg - 728; Chuck Pettit - 584; John Cluever - 647 and 635; Mike Wing - 562; Paul Gabel - 628; Greg Anderson - 704.

NOVEMBER 30 20 years ago (1992) The winter sports season gets under way in the Brainerd lakes area with seven girls' basketball games, two hockey games and two community college basketball games.

NOVEMBER 28 20 years ago (1992) Archie Teigen, the Brainerd Hardanger fiddler, at age 81 has more awards - 92 - than years.

NOVEMBER 27 20 years ago (1992) (Class. Adv.) Large family needs a spinet-type upright piano. Can't afford to pay much but we will give it a wonderful home. Phone 829 - 0000.