The dog days of summer — who ever coined that phrase? They must not have had a real great grip on reality.I’m sure for many of you, myself included, you’ve looked at the calendar and scratched your head and wondered where has the summer gone? There’s been nothing doggy about this summer. It seems like yesterday that we were flying our flags for Memorial Day and now here comes Labor Day. I sure hope, even though the summer flew by, that you had a chance to enjoy it and that you are looking forward with eager anticipation to the fall!Last week was sure a busy week in Steen. Area residents spent countless hours setting up for the Carnival which took place Wednesday night. Nearly 700 people showed up in Steen to check out the fun, food and games. The night’s activities included a special hog roast done by Harvey Rozeboom, train rides for all ages, pony rides, laser tag, paintball, jump tent and slide, a 70-foot maze that you had to see to believe, cake walks, ring toss, dart games, horse shoes, a three-on-three basketball tournament and so much more. There was something for everyone and everyone had a great time. We had beautiful weather for the event and are looking forward to next year.A big thank you to everyone who came and participated and to more than 100 volunteers who made this event possible.Sunday evening the Steen Reformed Church held their outdoor service behind the church. The Steen RCYF hosted a supper. The menu consisted of pork sandwiches, hotdogs, pork and beans, chips, lettuce salad and drink. The evening was beautiful and the message was appropriately taken from Psalm 8.This upcoming weekend we would like to invite you all to come out to Steen for the Labor Day Tournament at the Steen Ball Field. The tournament will start at 7 p.m. Saturday evening with two games and continue at 9 a.m. Monday with games all day. Teams from around the area will be participating, including Northwest Iowa, Hills Town, Luverne, Hardwick, Ellsworth and many more. Bring your family and enjoy great food and great fast pitch softball. We apologize that the tournament schedule is not yet done.Also coming up this weekend is Life Light, a free Christian music event in Sioux Falls at the Wild Water West Park. Nearly a half million people show up for this event every year to enjoy live music from their favorite Christian artists. This year will be no different with groups coming in from all over the world. If you wish to see this year’s schedule, you can go to lifelightfest.com.Another Labor Day event that several Steen folks will be attending is the Family Bible Conference in Lake Okoboji. Featured speaker this year is Dr. William Brownson. He is a well-known radio and television minister for Words of Hope. His Light will also be leading in worship.In other news Lin and Mary Jo Susie’s reroofing project was completed last week just in time for the few weekend showers. John and Jane Bosch are also having their roof shingled. Their grandson-in-law Cory Meinerts is the foreman for the job. Those that have been helping include Alan and Vonnie Baker and Clint Roozenboom. They hope to have the project completed by Monday.Mildred Keunen is also having some work done to her home. This Wednesday she is having new carpet installed in her kitchen. Mike Bonnema and Brian Dengler helped move out all the kitchen appliances and rip out the old carpet.This past Thursday noon, Pastor Dan and Karen Ramaker were honored at a special Senior Center luncheon. More than seventy people were in attendance including many Steen Reformed members and faithful radio listeners.This past weekend Erin Boeve, an all-star volleyball player for Iowa State, participated with her teammates in a tournament in Carver arena. Iowa State won their own tournament and Erin was named to the all tournament team. She received a Nike watch. This Thursday they will be headed to California.In Hospital News:Monday June Beyenhof underwent knee surgery. She hopes to return home later this week.Dallas Kroon, son of Jason Kroon of rural Steen, was taken by ambulance last Wednesday evening after tripping at the Carnival and hurting his shoulder. He chipped his rotor cuff in his right shoulder and will have to be in a sling for two weeks.That concludes the news for this week. Have a great Labor Day weekend and until then keep on smiling! If you have anything that you would like placed in the Steen News, please contact Brian Dengler @ 855-2232 or by e-mail @ knowgrowshow@hotmail.com. God Bless.