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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
Weather Moves Concert Indoors
Edgerton received about a half inch of much-needed rain last week Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately that rain hampered the plans for an outdoor Christian music concert that was hosted by KD Radio. Sidewalk Prophets performed at the Southwest Christian Elementary
Vis Served As a Clerk For The US Marine Corp
Jim Vis, a son of Pete and Alice Vis of Chandler, was drafted into the USMC after college. Jim Vis is a retired school teacher. This is his story of his service during the Vietnam War in his own words.
Progress, Inc. – Providing Training and Work Experience for 20 Years
In 1991 Progress, Inc., opened its doors in Pipestone. Their mission statement, which is on the back of their business cards, states, “Progress remains dedicated to promoting the independence of people with a variety of needs and challenges – offering
Kooiman Was Stationed On A Nuclear Sub During The Cold War
Don Kooiman was the third son born to Bernard and Henrietta Kooiman of Chandler. His family moved to Chandler when he was in kindergarten. He was in the first kindergarten class at Chandler Christian School. Don’s older brother Dennis was
Welgraven Was Stationed in Japan When 2011 Tsunami Hit
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude (Mw) 9.1 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Honshu on the Japan Trench. A tsunami that was generated by the earthquake arrived at the coast within 30 minutes, overtopping seawalls and disabling three
Another Dutch In The Books
The 72nd annual Dutch Festival was well attended by folks from far and near. Many people came back to their roots to visit family and celebrate the Dutch. There were many familiar faces on the parade route, but many visitors
