First-graders perform Cock-a-Doodle Dandy!’
Luverne Elementary first-graders sing “A Fabulous Day” (below) to open their “Cock-a-Doodle Dandy” program Friday afternoon in the performing arts center.
New doctor joins eye clinic in Luverne
A new eye doctor has joined Dr. Sandra Carmen and the staff at Rock County Eye Clinic in Luverne.
Dr. Victoria Johnson started in January and has been seeing patients once a week on Mondays.
H-BC students perform ‘Do-Overs’ March 14, 16
Do you ever wonder what might have happened if you had said or done something differently?
Anonymity brings out Kafka's creative side
Hands are all you see in Connie Kafka’s “how-to” YouTube videos.
Community
- May 27, 2015The Hills Christian School eighth-grade class of 2015 graduated Wednesday, May 20, in exercises at the United Reformed Church. Class speaker was Carson Bakker, and the graduation address was given by Principal Barry Miedema. Pictured from left are the graduates, Tessa Velgersdyk, Hunter Bork, Nicholas Kiers and Carson Bakker.
- By Nancy KraayenhofMay 27, 2015The bell Sitting in church on Sunday and my ears perk up to the sound of a bell. Not a giant church type but the soft jingle, jingle of a bell from a child's toy. The sound is the exact same as the sound my twin boys' shoes used to make. Same pitch. Same note. Same sound. The memories of the twins as babies came rushing at me like a rabble of migrating butterflies. Precious,…
- May 27, 201510 years ago (2005) •H-BC graduated 28 seniors in the Class of 2005, including eight National Honor Society members and six high honor students. Senior class valedictorian, Melinda Feucht and class salutatorian Cassi Tilstra addressed the audience at the ceremony. 25 years ago (1995) •American Legion Post #399 celebrated its 76th anniversary by remembering its members, friends and family at the…
- May 27, 2015On Friday, May 22, the 50th Hills-Beaver Creek High School Commencement ceremonies were conducted at H-BC High School. The graduation student address was given by co-valedictorians Jenna Wilgenburg and Kendra Doerr. Class colors were red, blue and silver; the flower was red rose and the class motto was, “Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks. Every failed experiment is one step…
- By Glenda McGaffeeMay 27, 2015The 125th anniversary of Hills and the All-School Reunion is coming in June, and the Hills Crescent is traveling down memory lane to prepare readers for this event. This week’s edition highlights the Class of 1975. The annual was dedicated to Hugo Goehle. “This is our way of expressing our thanks for everything you have given to us through teaching and coaching. You have given the leadership…
- May 26, 2015Card showers TRIAD will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Rock County Sheriff’s Office in Luverne. Blue Mound Quilters Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 1, at the Rock County Community Library in Luverne for a potluck picnic. Sound Cascade Sweet Adeline Chorus rehearses at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Prairie Creek, 4400 W. Creekside Dr., Sioux Falls. Call 507-597-6288. TOPS #698 Luverne (…
- May 25, 2015May 17-23 weather: High temperature for the week: 79 Low temperature for the week: 36 Average temperature for the week: 56 Rain amount for the week: 0.04 Moisture total for May: 3.…
- May 19, 2015MS Support Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Southwest Health and Human Services in Luverne. For information call 283-2069 or 283-2964. Caregivers Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, in the conference room at the Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. A video on caregiving and dementia will be shown. Call Greta at 283-5064 with questions. Town and Country Garden Club…
- May 19, 2015Pictured here is the site of the new Martin Township Maintenance Office Building located at the corner of 51st Street and 60th Avenue. Gawaine Diekevers, chairman of the township board, said that construction is scheduled to begin in two weeks with completion in about four months. Dysthe Construction from Beaver Creek will be doing the work. The old township building, located at South Water…
- By Glenda McGaffeeMay 19, 2015Local girls in third through fifth grade recently participated in Girls on the Run, a non-profit organization for girls’ health and wellness. According to Girls on the Run, it’s dedicated to “creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.” The group meets twice a week and the girls are taught by certified Girls on the Run…
- May 19, 2015The Minnesota State Patrol and southwest Minnesota law enforcement agencies are teaming up this week and next week for extra seatbelt patrols. During the “Click it or Ticket” campaign from May 18-31, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office has committed 40 additional hours to seatbelt enforcement. These efforts will combine with State Patrol seatbelt saturation efforts to encourage more seatbelt use in…
- May 19, 2015The Placement in Ag Award was presented to LeRoy and Lou Kellenberger for helping their son-in-law, Josh Rheault, get started in farming. Josh is currently taking over the farm operation and is a Pioneer Seed salesman. He resides on a farm near Beaver Creek with his wife, Val, and four children, Riggins, Ella, Adley and Maylee. This photo was taken Friday, May 15, with Josh and FFA officers (…
- May 19, 2015Hills-Beaver Creek elementary students spend Friday afternoon, May 15, participating in the annual Puppy Relays events. Spectators watched a variety of races on the school grounds in Beaver Creek.
- May 19, 201510 years ago (2005) •Hills-Beaver Creek fourth-grade teacher Emily Walgrave celebrated her final week of teaching Tuesday afternoon with peers, friends and students. She was honored with a plaque recognizing the 17 years of service to the H-BC school district. 25 years ago (1995) •Hills-Beaver Creek wrapped up its first-ever high school baseball season with a 7-0 loss against Murray County…
- By Glenda McGaffeeMay 19, 2015Local bike riders were treated to some bike safety tips Saturday, May 16, at the Beaver Creek Bike Rodeo at the elementary school. Prizes were given to each rider that signed up for the rodeo. The Luverne Optimist Club member Keith Aanenson has been offering the bike rodeo in Beaver Creek for the past seven years to educate kids on bike safety. Cliff Boom, Optimist Club member, also assisted,…
- May 05, 2015
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