Here we are once again. What a beautiful weekend we had in Steen. Temperatures in the 70s, kids out and about riding on their bikes, the softball team playing ball late into the evening, the smell of neighbors grilling; it just doesn’t get any better than that.Many in Steen are looking forward to this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. This is the last week of school for Hills-Beaver Creek students. Many area families are looking forward to the first time out on the lakes. It’s hard to believe that summer is knocking on our doorstep already.As we anticipate Memorial Day, I had this cute little story come across my desk about a week ago. I hope you enjoy it. "One Sunday morning, the Pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names with small American flags mounted on either side of it."The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy and said quietly, ‘Good morning Alex.’ "‘Good morning Pastor,’ he replied, still focused on the plaque. ‘Pastor, what is this?’ he asked. "The pastor said, ‘Well, son, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.’"Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Alex’s voice, barely audible and trembling with fear, asked, ‘Which service, the 9 a.m. or the 10:45 service?"In Steen News:Last Sunday dinner guests at the Bill and Bertha Bosch home were Linda and Les Hengeveld and their son Derek and friend Julie from Indiana. They had a wonderful time celebrating Mother’s Day.This past Sunday afternoon Henrietta Huenink hosted a few guests, Jo Nuffer and son Alex of Hills, along with Norma Van Whye of Lester. They had a wonderful visit.On Saturday evening Gert Rozeboom of rural Steen celebrated her birthday with many family and friends. Happy Birthday, Gert.Monday morning Steen residents were without water for two hours after a water main broke just west of Steen by the curves. The problem was quickly attended to and water was restored.In Sports:The Steen Softball team had their first official game of the season this past Friday night against Carmel. It was a nail bitter. Steen was down by two runs in the bottom of the seventh to come back and win it seven to six. Tuesday night they will play the Rock Rapids Merchants at Steen. And this Memorial Day weekend they will participate in the Luverne Tournament on Saturday and Monday.In Hospital News:Terry and Glenda Sandstede of rural Steen became grandparents once again to a little baby girl. Their daughter Laressa and son-in-law Justin Birger of Sioux Falls gave birth last Tuesday night to a healthy little girl, Taryn Lee, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces.Also celebrating the birth of a baby girl, Chad and Tami Rauk of Beaver Creek had a little girl, Brynn Olivia. Congratulation to both families!In Church News:On Sunday the Steen Reformed Church honored their senior graduates in a special service. Jason Hup, Derek Spykerboer, John Sandbulte, Kari Roozenboom and Jessie Leenderts were this year’s senior class. Commencement services will be held at the H-BC gym in Hills Friday night at 7 p.m. This Thursday there will be Ascension Day services at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Following the service the building and visions committee will hold a short meeting.This past Friday and Saturday Melody and Brian Dengler had the opportunity to bring a few of the Steen seniors on a senior get-away to the Twin Cities. They stayed at the Grand Rios hotel and water park. Friday evening they took in a special show in downtown Minneapolis called "Triple Espresso." It was a great time for all in attendance, and it was a great send-off for the seniors.That’s all for this week, have a great week.If you have anything that you would like to have placed in the Steen News, contact Brian Dengler @ 855-2232 or by e-mail @ knowgrowshow@hotmail.com