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Welgraven Did Two Tours As A Marine
Pictured: Marine Sergeant Kory Welgraven in Africa. By Jill Fennema – This past summer we featured Kaylib Welgraven, who grew up in Chandler. Kaylib’s brother Kory, was also a marine. Their parents are Dennis and Roberta Welgraven of Chandler, and
Remembering Veteran Clifford Peterson
Clifford H. Peterson was a small-town grocer who lived in Edgerton. He was 26 years old in August of 1918 when he joined the United States Army and went to Europe to fight in World War I. He kept a
Water tower is 40 years old
By Jill Fennema In the summer of 1982, the City of Edgerton decided to take it upon themselves to build a new water tower for Edgerton. At the time of the decision, Charles Walhof was the mayor. Dr. Rolland Beckering,
Schuld Served in Desert Storm
Pictured: Darwin Schuld with some of his awards and commendation certificates By Jill Fennema – Darwin Schuld, son of Dorland and Shirley Schuld, graduated from Edgerton Public High School in 1983. Prior to this, Darwin had been working on the
Edgerton Native Publishes Book
Christoffels was a successful business owner who now mentors others Virg Christoffels, the founder of Christoffels Hair Restoration in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, spoke at this month’s meeting of the Edgerton Chamber of Commerce, promoting his new book, Do Life
Vander Top Served as an MP
By Jill Fennema – Loren Vander Top received his draft number notice while he was a senior in college. He was studying agricultural education at the University of Minnesota. He graduated that spring and in the fall began teaching vocational
Hiniker Recalls Anhydrous Ammonia Accident
This week is Farm Safety Week. As farmers head back to the fields for their autumn work, we encourage everyone to take the time to be safe. By Jill Fennema – On November 6, 2021, Mark Hiniker of Pipestone was involved in
A Small But Fierce Cancer Warrior
Phinley Huisken is the four-year-old daughter of Travis and Jessie (Cooper) Huisken. She has Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The Huiskens live near Pensacola, Florida. Travis is a son of Bob and Cindy Huisken, formerly of Chandler. Phinley’s original diagnosis was about
Zylstra Lived Under Nazi Occupation Before Serving In Korea
Our readers may not be familiar with Haye Zylstra. He moved to the area a few years ago when he married Louisa De Boer of Leota. Both Haye and Louisa lost their first spouses and met in Mesa, Arizona, where
Talsma Served In Iraq
Joel Talsma served in the Army National Guard for six years. His years of service included a ten and a half-month trip to Iraq in 2006-07. Joel is a son of Glen and Marcia Talsma. He grew up near Chandler
