T’was Saturday morning and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. The laundry was hung in the closet with care in hopes that tomorrow there would be something to wear. When from out in front there came such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Much to my puzzled eyes there appeared a rusty old snow plow passing by in 9th gear!Steen this past week received unofficially a half inch of snow, but hopefully it won’t stick around too long. It’s not too often that you get to say it was nicer in January than in February. But sure to heat things up this week will be Valentine’s Day. Guys, be sure to treat your wives right this week by showing them how much you care. If you have been having a hard time finding that perfect gift, give Holly Mulder a call at Country Flowers and Crafts. Speaking of gifts, this past week Kevin Maskovich and Angela Sundell had a little baby, so congratulations to them! In other news, not only did Steen grow by one resident this past week, it grew by three. Virgil and Rozella Vahl moved into Jennie Schouwenburg’s house. If you are looking for a nice, slightly used home, come and check out the many homes for sale in Steen. We would love to have you be a part of our community.In hospital news, Pete De Boer returned home this past week from the Heart Hospital after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery. He is feeling much better and is eager to get back to work on the farm.This past weekend Malena Boeve traveled to Minneapolis with her sister and husband, Nelly and Marvin Smith, of Luverne. They traveled to Minneapolis to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her nephew and his wife, Gary and Sue. They endured bad roads but returned home safely Sunday. Also this past Tuesday many Steen residents joined in singing praises at a Psalm sing-a-long at the Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Mildred Keunen, Jo Aykens, Bertha Bosch and Milton Bonnema were in attendance.Wednesday afternoon several ladies from the Steen area attended the monthly Christian Women’s group in Rock Rapids. They met at the Methodist Church for a lunch and then a special speaker, Gladys Korver spoke on "Finding Strength in a Time of Grief." Special music was given by Roger and Carol Oliver and their daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Sung Kim. If you would like to attend next month’s meeting, contact Glenda Bonnema at 855-2380 This past Sunday morning the Steen RCYF (Reformed Church Youth Fellowship) led the morning worship. Their theme was "GOSPEL: Reaching the lost for Christ; are you ready?" They did an excellent job. Just a reminder for those who do not have a church family or are shut in, you can hear the Steen Reformed service every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. on KQAD AM 800. If you have anything that you would like to have included in the Steen news, contact Brian Dengler @ 855-2232 or by e-mail @ knowgrowshow@hotmail.com. Blessings!