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SWC chooses general contractor
By Jill Fennema Southwest MN Christian Schools recently chose a general contractor to oversee their proposed building project. After inviting several general contracting companies to submit bids and come visit the school, the SWC board opted to go with Gil
Dutchmen’s Den Last Game
by Mike Drooger Edgerton Public School’s “old gym” will succumb to the wrecking ball this year. The gym and two classrooms were constructed in 1936-‘37 for $16,650. Today that gym is still used every school day for physical education classes
Groen Family Part 2
This story is continued from our Feb 12 edition. Klaas and Alice’s first son, Calvin Wayne, was welcomed into the family on January 2, 1946. He married Cheri Brink on June 21, 1966, and they had four children. In 1968,
Groen family:
A testament to big family and big blessings Part 1 The family of Klaas and Alice (Schuur) Groen has left a stamp on southwest Minnesota. Over 20 years, from January 1937 to February 1957, the couple welcomed 15 children into
HEI buys machine shop
HEI buys Edgerton Machine Shop Jack Tinklenberg, owner of Edgerton Machine Shop, has sold his business to Hulstein Excavating, Inc. (HEI). He will be open for another week or so at his location on 4th Ave., north of Fey Industries.
Vander Lugts serve together
Karl Vander Lugt joined the South Dakota Air National Guard (SDANG) in January of 2007, while he was still a student at Southwest Christian High School. He graduated that May and left for basic training shortly thereafter. Karl said his
Van Nieuwenhuyzen worked as an MP
By Jill Fennema Pictured: Rolly with the car he drove through the Master’s parade at Augusta, Georgia. Rolly Van Nieuwenhuyzen graduated from Pipestone High School in 1958. He was one of three children born to Pete and Johanna Van Nieuwenhuyzen.
Bandstra enjoyed 20 year military career
Picured: Brigadier General Doyle (left) and Bob’s wife pinning on his first lieutenant bars. Submitted article Robert (Bob) Bandstra is one of our local military veterans who distinguished himself with a 20-year career in the US Air Force. Bob was
Groen served in both Alaska and Haiti
By Jill Fennema, Eric Groen, son of Cal and Cheri Groen of Edgerton, joined the Minnesota Army National Guard unit in Pipestone in January of 1987. He had graduated from SWCH in 1986 and went to Dordt University (College back
October is Pork Month
The next generation of hog farmers By Chelsea Noding, On the Farm Reporter Joel Talsma is a local small family farmer. He raises feeder cattle, a small herd of grass-fed beef, sheep, and around 800-850 head of hogs on the
