Greetings! I hope that you all had a great Memorial Day weekend and were able to spend much needed time with family and friends.I apologize for not having the Steen News last week. My wife and I were planning on being on vacation this past week but my wife who is 29 weeks along started preterm labor. We spent the good majority of Memorial week and this week in the Avera McKennan Hospital trying to get her contractions under control. So far so good and every day is a blessing.As we have now entered the month of June, I’m reminded that vacation time is here once more, with all its joys and thrills; the time to scale the mountain heights and roam the lovely hills. The time to go down to the beach and learn to fish and swim; but let’s not forget the Lord of all and what we owe to Him.Vacation time is the time to rest, to relax and be at ease, to forget our worries and our cares and do just what we please. It’s true our bodies need some rest, from worry, work and care. But let’s remember each day and go to Him in prayer.Our bodies need our constant care to keep them fit and trim; but God alone can help the soul so let us trust in Him. And as we seek for fun and ease our bodies to renew. Let us draw yet closer to the Lord who died for me and you.In Steen News:Many Steen residents enjoyed a beautiful weekend with above normal temperatures. Farmers are out in full force spraying and haying. Things look really great and the little shot of rain on Sunday morning really helped things along. Many are hoping for a little more rain this weekend as things are drying out quickly. Over Memorial Day weekend many attended services honoring our vets and the sacrifice that they have made. Bill and Bertha Bosch along with Mildred Keunen attended a Memorial Day catered meal at the Valley Springs VFW. Jo Aykens spent Memorial Day in Worthington with daughter Joyce, son Paul and daughter-in-law Carole Aykens,and granddaughter Susan Veldkamp. They had lunch together and enjoyed the gorgeous day. Melvin and JoAnn Paulsen left Tuesday for Indiana to attend Riley Paulsen’s graduation from Frankton High School. Riley is the son of Floyd and Marianne Paulsen; Riley graduated third highest in his class of 80. He plans to study graphic design at Ball State University in Indiana. On Tuesday Mildred Keunen traveled to Sheldon with good friend Dena Hibma from Edgerton. They met Dena’s sister Arlene Westerveld and had lunch at the Family Table and took a tour of the newly remodeled hospital.Also over the Memorial Day weekend many softball lovers had the opportunity to take in some exciting fast pitch games. On Friday evening Steen lost to the Luverne fast pitch team 10 to 3 but ended up taking first place at the Luverne Memorial Day Tournament. This Friday evening they will be playing once again in Steen against Lester, so come out and enjoy some great fast pitch softball.On Wednesday evening the first summer REC night took place. Many area kids turned out to play kick ball and enjoy a little summer fun. If you know of any area kids looking for something to do on Wednesday nights, drop them off at the Steen softball diamond at 7 p.m. for fun and adventure.This coming Tuesday Dana Beyenhof, son of Wayne Beyenhof of rural Steen, will be heading for basic training for the National Guard and will be gone most of the summer. We wish him the very best.In Church News:The Steen Reformed Church is getting ready for Vacation Bible School which starts next week. Start time is 9 a.m. and goes to 12:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Fiesta. Today Pastor Dan will be leaving for Pella where he will participate in the Reformed Church of America’s annual General Synod. He will return on June 13.Tuesday evening the consistory will meet at 8:15 p.m. Hope Circle will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Girls League will participate in the Relay for Life at the Luverne City Park on Friday.That’s all for this week. Have a great weekend, and if you get a chance, go out and enjoy Friendship Days in Hills.If you have anything that you would like to have placed in the Steen News, contact Brian Dengler at 855-2232 or by e-mail at knowgrowshow@hotmail.com.