10 years ago (1995)"Steen Reformed Church completed a new building last August, and after a two-year stint with no officiating pastor, the congregation’s calling has been answered.The Rev. Daniel Ramaker, 52, Adams, Neb., will serve as the church’s pastor beginning in mid-August. News of Ramaker’s acceptance was read in church Sunday." 25 years ago (1980)"Descendents of Ole Bjerk Sr. held their annual reunion Sunday, June 8, 1980, at Beaver Creek Community Hall with 35 attending — representing 10 families of the 23 children. Mrs. Edna Lien of Hills and Mrs. Jeannette (Conrad) Anderson were present of the four still living. Olaf and Edwin are also still living. Edwin lives in Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, S.D. Mrs. James Bjerk of Luverne, who will be 91 this year, was also present. The family of Ole Bjerk Jr. had the largest representation of 11. Mrs. Annie Hoven Ward of Big Ford was the one coming from the furthest away. The states of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota were represented." 50 years ago (1955)"Fritzie Nuffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Nuffer, arrived home last Thursday from West Point Military Academy, where he has completed one year of training. This is his first trip home during that time. He will be home for one month. When we asked Fritize how he liked it, he replied, ‘I like it pretty well and one thing is sure, they keep you plenty busy so we don’t have time to get lonesome.’ There are 150 cadets in his class. Fritzie was appointed by the Minn. U.S. representatives in Congress. As far as we can ascertain, there have been only three or four young men from Rock county who have previously had this honor."75 years ago (1930)"The Junior Short Course at the University Farm, St. Paul, June 3-6, was attended by ten Rock County 4-H Club boys and girls. The following are those, who, through their fine results in 4-H club work in the past, earned trips to the course: Helen Johansen, Inez Lorange and Arnold Roen, Luverne; Douglas Sjolseth, Charles Skovgaard, Lucille Nuffer and Pearl Skovgaard, Hills; Eleanor Stegemann of Beaver Creek; Helen Falk and Robert Kamerude, Sherman, S.D."100 years ago (1905)"Fred York is seriously considering the proposition of erecting a residence built of cement blocks which are said to be cheaper than lumber. If these cement blocks are all they are claimed to be, it will make it possible for some of our business men to replace their frame buildings by these cement fireproof structures. Let someone make a start."