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Vis Using Boxing to Combat Parkinson’s
Al Vis found out about four years ago that he had Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. April is
Celebrating Together
Last week, this group of retired people enjoyed gathering together for the first time in over a year. They were celebrating being together and the fact that everyone had received their COVID-19 vaccinations. On Tuesday, March 30, a group of
Grazing Goats
By Diana Hensley – You can’t help but smile when you see the goats at the VanMeeteren farm near Adrian in Nobles County. Does and doelings bounce around inside the barn, and climb on anything they can access outside. They
DOUBLE TAKE – Life In Pairs
By Jill Fennema – In the United States, the birth rate for twins has risen significantly for the past 40 years. In 1980, the average rate for having twins was 18.9 per 1,000 live births. In 2018, that number had
Remember When… Moving Day
By Jill Fennema – Last week, Art Spronk saw a Bob Artley drawing about life on the farm and it shook loose his memories from days gone by. Actually, the memories it stirred are not Art’s own memories, they are
Snowmobiling: Exhilarating Adventure
Loving the Outdoors Part 5 By Jill Fennema – This week’s feature about enjoying winter outdoor sports is not a sport that everyone enjoys, but those who do, are in love with it and travel miles and miles to find
Remember When…The Leader Cafe
By Jill Fennema – Many of our readers will remember the Leader Café. This café was a cornerstone of Edgerton’s Main Street for many years. When Jim Vander Beek locked the door at the close of business on August 31,
Win Snow Sculpture Contest
After a mid-February cold snap, the Edgerton Enterprise invited locals to make snow sculptures once the weather warmed up. We had only five entries in the contest. That might be in part because the weather became so mild that a
Celebrate 70 Years With Special In-Person Visit
On Saturday, Feb. 13, Harvey and Tressa Ryswyk celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Tressa is a resident at Edgebrook Care Center and she and Harvey have not been able to be together, face-to-face in a year. But in honor of
New Fitness Center To Open
By Jill Fennema – On Tuesday, March 1, the End Zone Fitness center will open on Main Street Edgerton. The gym is located in the former End Zone restaurant and is owned by Scott and Marcia Landin. In June 2020,
