By John Rittenhouse
Hills-Beaver Creek snapped a two-match losing skid in Red Rock Conference volleyball play by sweeping a three-game match from Southwest Star Concept in Hills Tuesday.

By turning in a sound defensive performance and playing well through all three games, the Patriots showed some positive signs that could lead to some big things when post-season play begins.

"The girls played really well defensively," said H-BC coach Nicole Fey. "We dug up just about all of their hits. We also played three consistent games, and consistency is something we have struggled with this year."

Along with posting a three-game win, the Patriots more than doubled SSCÕs offensive production by outscoring it 45-22 in the match.

The Patriots prevailed 15-10 in Game 1, which proved to be the most competitive match of the night.

H-BC controlled play while notching 15-5 and 15-7 wins in Games 2 and 3 respectively.

Leading the charge for the winners was Erin Boeve with 24 kills and 18 digs.

LaDonna Sandstede recorded 25 set assists in the match.

Jody Rentschler and Tonya Leenderts charted 12 digs each. Leenderts served 16 points to set the pace at the line.

The 8-10 Patriots will try to win their third straight match for the first time this season when they play in Fulda tonight. H-BC hosts Murray County Central Tuesday.

By Jolene Farley
At Monday night's meeting, the Hills-Beaver Creek School Board unanimously ratified the superintendent's contract with Dave Deragisch.

"We have to be kind of proud how the superintendent search went," said board member Alan Harnack. "I think we made a good choice."

The two-and-one-half-year contract allows 20 vacation days, 15 sick days and paid health and dental insurance with 220 work days per year. The contract is effective Jan. 1 and expires June 30, 2004.

Bus replacement
Interim Superintendent Darold Williams advised the board they needed to plan the purchase of one or more new buses, either this year or in the next few years.

Williams provided statistics about the model year, make, mileage and repair bills on each bus in the fleet to the board.

Many buses have high mileage or cost the district an excessive amount in repair bills, Williams said.
The board instructed Williams to begin shopping for a bus to purchase.

"If we are having this much trouble going into winter it's going to continue," said board member Gary Esselink.

Class size concern
Elementary district administrator Jil Vaughn asked the board to consider hiring additional help at the elementary school.

Vaughn recently observed some of the elementary classrooms with higher student numbers and said a lot of teacher time is spent redirecting students.

Board member Ann Boeve said a parent approached her with concerns about class sizes.

The teachers need help during reading, math, language and writing classes in the different grade levels, according to Vaughn.

"In my opinion, that's an administrative call. I'm not there every day," said Board Chair Roland Crawford.

"We need to be good stewards of the fund balance, but we don't want to slip backwards," Williams said.

In other board business:
The board agreed to hire an extracurricular event supervisor at $25 per event.

The event supervisor would prepare money for ticket takers, distribute money for officials and monitor halls.

Ann Boeve was appointed acting School Board clerk, taking over duties for Dave Roozenboom while he is hospitalized and during his recovery.

The board canceled meetings scheduled for Monday, Oct. 22, and Monday, Nov. 12. The board will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. to canvass the School Board election.

By Jolene Farley
Two Hills residents attended Tuesday's City Council meeting to voice concerns about Rock County Law Enforcement.

They said a neighbor threatened them and their family members. In addition, the same neighbor allegedly painted obscenities on his own house.

Four calls were placed to Rock County authorities on Tuesday, Oct. 2, concerning the incidents, according to dispatch records.

At 3:49 p.m. the first call was made. A Hills resident called in upset because of "big rocks on his lawn."

Soon after, a second and third call reported, "A man painted obscenities in big red letters on both sides of his house."

A fourth call at 7:15 p.m. reported a man "threatening people in the neighborhood about the rock incident."

Residents say numerous phone calls were made to the Rock County Sheriff's Department concerning the incidents, messages were left but phone calls were never returned.

The residents were sent forms to write out their complaints. "The deputy told me I should run it (the form) to Luverne," said one of the residents.

"ThatÕs what we get from the sheriff's department, absolutely nothing," said one of the residents.

The council agreed to call the sheriff's department and ask a representative to talk with the individuals. "The law enforcement canÕt ignore it, not with threats made," Langford said.

In other council business:
Clinton Township representatives were present to clarify the Legion Hall agreement before they sign it.

Council members said they have no plans to sell or tear down the Legion building.

"I have been talking to many of the older Legion members," said Mayor George Langford. "There is a lot of sentimental value in the Legion. We have full intentions of doing repairs on it."

Council member and Tuff Home Administrator Dana Dahlquist questioned the council about fire protection behind the new assisted living facility Tuff Village when fire trucks have no access to the back of the building.

The council suggested showing the fire department members the drawings to see if they had a suggestion about adding a hookup for their hoses.

The council agreed to match the combined donations made to the summer recreation program by Beaver Creek and Steen.

The council will not offer open gym on Sundays until a supervisor is found. "If they want the service, let's have some volunteers from the people whose kids use it," said council member Wendell Bengtson.

Hills Fire Department members are (back row, from left) Stan Van Wyhe (left), Jeff Bass, Jared Rozeboom, Derek Bundesen, Dana Dahlquist, Jim Jellema, Assistant Fire Chief Doug Chapman, Mark Raymon, (middle row) Brian Kraayenhof, Steve Fagerness, Pete Hoff, Larry Leuthold, Mark Top, (front row) Fire Chief Allan Top, Larry Haak, Ron Behr, Tim DeHaan, Mark DeBoer and Tom Bush. Not pictured are Ron Arp, Arlen Leenderts, Stacen Burgers, Tim Durst, Jack Paulsen and Steve Wiertzema.

(Below) Beaver Creek Fire Department members are (front row, from left) Assistant Fire Chief Rick Rauk (left), Roger Van Roekel, Ron Rauk, Chris Harnack, Fire Chief Rick Tatge, (middle row) Daryl Fuerstenburg, Shannon Tatge, Ryan Rauk, Dave Anderson, (back row) Chad Rauk, Jim Sammons, Jason Rauk, Rex Tollefson, Arnie Brondsema. Not pictured are Lloyd DeBoer and Jim Vanderburg.

Photos by Jolene Farley

Hills-Beaver Creek-Ellsworth defenders Darin DeBoer (88) and Curt Schilling (11) punish a Sioux Vally-Round Lake-Brewster runner during Friday's football game in Hills. In a clash featuring two teams ranked in the top 10 of the Minnesota nine-man football poll, the No. 7 upset No. 2 SV-RL-B 21-20.

William Colwell, 85, Magnolia, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center in Luverne.

Services were Wednesday, Oct. 10, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. The Rev. Andrew Beerman officiated. Burial was in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery, Luverne.

William Charles Colwell was born to William W. and Grace (Nelson) Colwell on the family farm near Ellsworth. As a child they moved to a farm near Kanaranzi where he was raised and attended the Mossy Meadow country school. In 1932 they moved to a farm near Magnolia where he helped on the farm. Following his education he helped on the family farm which he later took over from his father. He farmed until his retirement in spring 1981. He moved to Luverne where he lived the past 20 years. On Aug. 29, 2001, he entered Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center.

Mr. Colwell was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne where he was a member of Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed farming and visiting with friends and family. He also enjoyed bowling.
Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Dan Heimer, Merriam, Kan.; 19 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Mr. Colwell was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leslie and Lowell Colwell, and two sisters, Ruth Strassburg and Rose Mary Aanenson.

Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.

Dries G. Bosch, 80, Valley Springs, S.D., died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.

Services were Monday, Oct. 8, at Valley Springs Reformed Church in Valley Springs. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Valley Springs.

Dries G. Bosch was born to Gerrit and Jennie (Ten Haken) Bosch on Jan. 10, 1921, on a farm near Steen. In March 1921 he moved with his parents to a farm near Luverne where he grew up. He entered the U.S. Army on Aug. 15, 1942, and served overseas in the European Theatre. He was involved in the invasion of Normandy. He was discharged on Nov. 21, 1945.

He married Jennie Elzinga on Dec. 18, 1945, in her home. The couple farmed near Valley Springs for two years. They later farmed north of Beaver Creek until 1979. They then moved to Valley Springs. He worked at the stockyards for five yards before retiring.

Mr. Bosch was a member of Valley Springs Reformed Church where he served as a deacon for three years and as an elder for 36 years. He also served on the Beaver Creek Elevator Board for 24 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Valley Springs where he served as chaplain for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Jennie Bosch, Valley Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Karen Bosch, Beaver Creek, and Merlyn and Kathi Bosch, Valley Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Denny Van Den Berg, Sioux Center, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, William (Bertha) Bosch, Steen, Gerald and (Vivian) Bosch, Valley Springs, and Arthur and (Dottie) Bosch, Pella, Iowa; one sister, Grace Wassenaar, Hills; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Bosch was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Marvin Bosch.

George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, S.D., was in charge of arrangements.

Dianne Greenfield, 60, Hills, died Saturday, Oct. 13 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. Services will be Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hills, with Rev. Lowell Berg officiating. Burial will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fulda. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 2 to 8:30 p.m. with family present from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Roste Funeral Home, Hills.

By John Rittenhouse
Adrian moved one step closer toward a Little Sioux Conference football championship by downing Murray County Central 20-13 in Adrian Friday.

Freshman quarterback Levi Bullerman threw for 137 yards and two touchdowns and senior tailback Tyler Bullerman ran for 118 yards and one touchdown to help the Dragons up their record to 5-0 overall and in the LSC.

The Dragons can take another stride toward a league title with a win over Dawson-Boyd in Dawson tonight. The Blackjacks and Ortonville are Adrian's main obstacles in the hunt for a conference championship as both teams have 4-1 league records.

Adrian now will be paying a price for a bye week it had earlier in the season. After playing in Dawson tonight, the Dragons return home to host Elmore Academy Saturday before traveling to Ortonville Wednesday.

The Dragons earned the right to control their own league destiny and gained a little revenge at the same time by upending the Rebels Friday.

Winless MCC ended AdrianÕs 2000 campaign by knocking the Dragons out of the section semifinals.

The Rebels drew first blood in Friday's tilt with a touchdown 7:35 into the game, but the Dragons recorded the next 20 points before winning by seven.

"MCC is a tough ball team to stop," said Dragon coach Randy Strand. "They are big up front, and they kept pushing us back all night. We survived this game."

The Rebels gave Adrian an indication that the game would be a tough one when they stopped the Dragons on downs early in the first quarter before going on a 12-play, 48-yard drive that ended with Sean Kuechenmeister scoring on a five-yard run at the 4:25 mark of the opening period. Nick Bruning kicked the extra point to make it a 7-0 game.

Adrian responded to the challenge by scoring one touchdown in each of the first three quarters to take a 20-7 lead.

Levi Bullerman, who completed nine of 13 passes in the game, made two key connections when Adrian answered MCCÕs touchdown in the first quarter.

The Dragon signal-caller hooked up with Bryce Block for a 29-yard completion before tossing a 12-yard touchdown pass to Dusty Henning to cap a five-play, 60-yard drive with 2:27 remaining in the stanza. A missed extra-point attempt kept the Rebels clinging to a 7-6 edge.

Adrian moved in front late in the first half when the offense put together a six-play, 44-yard drive. Levi Bullerman threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Cliff Lynn before hitting Henning with a successful conversion toss to give the Dragons a 14-7 advantage with 3:43 left to play in the first half.

The Dragons padded their lead by six points with an 80-yard touchdown march to start the second half. The three-play possession featured the talents of Tyler Bullerman as the veteran back dashed 69 yards for a touchdown during the third play of the possession.

A botched snap during the extra-point attempt left Adrian sporting a 13-point advantage with 8:34 remaining in the third quarter.

It looked like the game might end with Adrian winning 20-7 before the MCC defense made a big play late in the fourth quarter.

Rebel defender Matt Kautz picked off a pass on the Dragon 33 to set up a six-play drive that ended with Ryan Streff scoring on a two-yard run with 4:44 left to play. A missed extra-point attempt kept the score at 20-13.

The Adrian offense made sure MCC didn't have the opportunity to tie the game as the Dragons ran the remaining time off the clock with a 13-play possession.

Team statistics
Adrian: 186 rushing yards, 137 passing yards, 323 total yards, 10 first downs, three penalties for 30 yards, one turnover.

MCC: 215 rushing yards, 28 passing yards, 243 total yards, 14 first downs, two penalties for 15 yards, one turnover.

Individual statistics
Rushing: T.Bullerman 16-118, L.Bullerman 11-59, Nate Bullerman 4-9.

Passing: L.Bullerman 9-13 for 137 yards.

Receiving: Henning 4-41, Lynn 2-30, T.Bullerman 2-37, Block 1-29.

Defense: Henning 17 tackles, Joe Kruger 15 tackles, Block 11 tackles, Brandon Schettler 10 tackles and one sack, Pete Hohn one fumble recovery.