Category Archives: Community News
New & Familiar Faces at SWC
Things look a little different around the office at Southwest Christian High School this year. At the end of last school year, Denise De Kam, who had served in many capacities for the past 24 years, decided to pursue other
Florence Vanden Bosch Celebrates 100th Birthday
On September 24, 2022, Florence Vanden Bosch became the sixth resident currently living on the Edgebrook campus that is 100 years old, or older! On September 24, 1922, Florence Vanden Bosch was born to Peter and Anna (Rozeboom) Roskamp. She
Council Grants Variance, Sets Preliminary Budget
Pictured: Darwin Schuld owns this home at 301 W. Howard Street. He plans to sell it to Chandler Co-op, which has the agronomy center that is visible in the background of the photo. The co-op plans to build a large
Chamber Planning Several Fall Events
By Jill Fennema – Last week Tuesday, the Edgerton Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting of the new season. Chamber president Jeff De Boer ran through the list of upcoming events and Jesse Van Hofwegen gave a quick rundown
Bosma is New Resource Teacher at SWC
By Jill Fennema – Nikki Bosma is the new Resource Room teacher at Southwest Christian Elementary School. She is filling the shoes vacated by Wanda Schaap, who retired last spring. As the resource room teacher, Nikki will be assisting students
Berghuis is Edgerton’s Latest Centenarian
Pictured: Lorraine Berghuis celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, September 20. She is a resident at Edgebrook Assisted Living. By Jill Fennema – Lorraine Evelyn Berghuis will turn 100 years old on September 20, 2022. She was born in 1922
More New Edgerton School Teachers
The next two teachers we are featuring that are new in the Edgerton area are Amber Ryswyk at Southwest Christian High School and Abigail Mulder of Southwest Christian Elementary. Mulder is creative in and out of the
New Teachers in Edgerton
This week we feature two more new teachers in the Edgerton schools. Morgan Schoonhoven is a language arts teacher at Southwest Christian. Ryann Beukema is the new early childhood special education teacher at Edgerton Public School. Schoonhoven at home at
Coffee Break: A Resource in the Community for over 30 Years
Pictured: These women have been, or are currently, part of the Coffee Break leadership. Pictured are (seated from left) Faith De Kam, Carla Elgersma, Lila De Witt, Ashley Stoel, Thea Nykamp, (standing) Elaine Tinklenberg, Lorelei Schelhaas, and Priscilla Pater. In
County Opts Out Of SW Mental Health
By Jill Fennema – Last week Tuesday, Pipestone County voted to opt out of their agreement with Southwest Mental Health (SWMH). Three weeks ago, Luke Comeau, the SWMH Director, asked the board for an additional $225,000 over and above the
