By John Rittenhouse
A pair of Hills-Beaver Creek High School athletes had a rough couple of days as members of the Luverne-H-BC-Ellsworth wrestling team.

Junior Dusty Seachris and eighth-grader Kerry Fink compiled a combined 1-9 record during a pair of outings.

The L-H-BC-E wrestlers hosted their annual Cardinal Tournament in Luverne Saturday. The Cards also entertained Tracy-Milroy-Balaton for a dual meet Tuesday.

Neither H-BC athlete could produce a win during Tuesday's 52-18 loss to T-M-B.

Wrestling at 119 pounds, Fink was pinned by Adam Snyder with 29 seconds remaining in the second period.

Seachris was pinned by Matt Prairie with seven seconds remaining in the first period of the 135-pound match.

The H-BC pair had a rough day during Saturday's tournament, too.

Seachris and Fink compiled a combined 1-7 record while wrestling at 130 and 112 respectively.

The day started off as a promising one for Seachris as he handed Sioux Falls Lincoln's Derek Garnas a 13-4 major decision setback to open the tournament.

Seachris then was pinned by Wabasso's Nathan Rohlik (1:01) and Lac qui Parle Valley's Nic Stock (2:26) before ending the day by dropping an 11-6 decision to WorthingtonÕs Jared Langseth.

Fink was pinned four consecutive times by Lincoln's Chris Reistoffer (:53), Wabasso's Justin Irlbeck (:39), LQPV's Josh Ludvigson (1:29) and Worthington's Thai Hua (:42).

The Cardinals went 0-4 in their dual meets as a team to round out the eight-squad field in the final standings.

L-H-BC-E lost consecutive matches to Lincoln (45-29), Wabasso (64-9), LQPV (35-27) and Worthington (39-21).

The 2-12-1 Cardinals will wrestle Marshall and Adrian in Luverne tonight and Tuesday respectively.

By Jolene Farley
Hills resident Arnold Swanson awards two $2,000 scholarships to Hills-Beaver Creek graduates each year.

On the questionnaire for the scholarship, students are asked what their goals are in life and where they expect to be in 10 years.

Hills-Beaver Creek high school teachers choose the top six applicants and Swanson and his daughter, Joan Velasquez, select the final two students.

Swanson started the scholarships three years ago to show his appreciation for scholarships his daughter received during the eight years she attended college. Joan has a doctorate in social work from the University of Minnesota.

"Our daughter contracted polio and it left her partially handicapped," wrote Swanson in a note to the Crescent.

"She spent two years of her life in various hospitals. My wife, Stella, and I decided it was very important that she further her education beyond high school, and Joan was very determined to do just that."

Joan had almost eight years of college paid for with scholarships earned with her hard work, according to Swanson.

"I would like to give back a small portion of what we received in scholarships during her college career," he said. "I would like to give back while I am living. Nothing pleases me more than a thank you from the students receiving the scholarship."

Swanson and his wife discussed starting the scholarship many times before her death. She was a strong advocate of education and supported the cause wholeheartedly, according to Swanson.

'If by giving this interview I encourage one person to fund a scholarship, I will feel that it was worthwhile,' Swanson added.

Hills-Beaver Creek Industrial Arts student Kyle Sammons (left) presents Beaver Creek Fire Chief Rick Tatge with a $750 donation to the fire department Tuesday while Jody DeNoble presents a duplicate donation to Hills Fire Chief Alan Top. Students raised $1,500 from the joint sale of the stained glass bench to Jubilee Foods and Agri-Energy, both of Luverne, and Exchange State Bank, Hills.

Photo by Jolene Farley

Alvin Joe Eernisse, 65, Luverne, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at Luverne Community Hospital of a heart attack.

Services were Saturday, Jan. 26, at American Reformed Church in Luverne. The Rev. David Sikkema officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne.

Alvin Eernisse was born to Joe and Jennie (Evink) Eernisse on Oct. 9, 1936, in Leota where he was raised. He attended Leota Community School. Following his education he worked for various farmers in the area.

He married Nina Mae Buss on Oct. 9, 1958, at Bethel Reformed Church in Leota. Following their marriage they lived on a farm near Rock Rapids, Iowa, for one year before moving near Kanaranzi. From there they lived on farms where he worked for various farmers near Magnolia, Rushmore, and Hardwick, before moving to Luverne in 1968. He began working for Hanson Silo where he did foundation work. He worked there until 1982 when he began working for the Rock County Pool and Fitness Center as a janitor. Later he worked for ServiceMaster where he worked until 1996 when he was forced to retire due to his health.

Mr. Eernisse was a member of American Reformed Church in Luverne. He enjoyed playing cards and board games. He also enjoyed doing crafts.

Survivors include his wife, Nina Mae Eernisse, Luverne; one brother, Darvin (Genevieve) Eernisse, Luverne; one brother-in-law, Paul (Noma) Buss, Ash Creek; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Eernisse was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew and one niece.

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

Louis Wynia, 85, Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids.

Services were Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Roste Funeral Home in Rock Rapids. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Sioux Center, Iowa.

Louis Wynia was born to Frank and Johanna (Rodenburgh) Wynia on Aug. 19, 1916, in Maurice, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm near Maurice and attended school. After his education he worked as a farmhand.

He married Anna De Vos on Sept. 18, 1940, in Rock Valley, Iowa. The couple began farming near Ireton, Iowa. In 1954 they moved to a farm southeast of Rock Rapids. They farmed for 50 years. After they retired they continued to live on the acreage. He continued to help his son with spring fieldwork until the spring of 2000. He and his wife became residents of Rock Rapids Health Care Centre on Dec. 31, 2001. He was admitted to Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital on Jan. 17.

Survivors include his wife, Anna Wynia, Rock Rapids; four children, Frank (Mary) Wynia, Curtis (Sandy) Wynia, Nellie (Arthur) Van Veldhuisen, all of Rock Rapids, and Janice (Dennis) Weets, Grandview, Wash.; 28 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Martin (Wilmina) Wynia, Sioux Center, and Melvin (Arlene) Wynia, Luverne; and two sisters, Tena Wynia and Frances Wynia, both of Sioux Center.

Mr. Wynia was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Corwin, one great-granddaughter, Marissa Wynia, and one brother, Cornie.

Roste Funeral Home, Rock Rapids, was in charge of arrangements.

Gladys K. Balderston, 93, Luverne, formerly of Rushmore, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Luverne Community Hospital.

Services were Friday, Jan. 25, at American Lutheran Church in Worthington. The Rev. Bill Blundell officiated. Burial was at Adrian Cemetery in Adrian.

Gladys Hokeness was born to Knute and Julia (Grefsrud) Hokeness on Aug. 25, 1908, in rural Rushmore. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school. She studied cosmetology in Madison, Wis., graduating in 1935. She worked for Bush Beauty Salon in Madison.

She moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1943 and went to work at Bullock's. She married Lowell Balderston in 1955. She later joined the staff at Joli-Cheri Beauty Salon in Sun City, Ariz. She retired to Rushmore in 1979. Because of declining health she later moved to Centennial Apartments in Luverne.

Mrs. Balderston loved classic literature and music.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Alice Hokeness; and 14 nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Balderston was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, Henry, Ray, Clarence, Casper and Gordon, and one sister, Margaret.

Dingmann Funeral Home, Adrian, was in charge of arrangements.

Harvey Ball, 75, Luverne, died Thursday, Jan. 31 at Luverne Community Hospital. Services will be Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Luverne, with Rev. Bart Fletcher officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 4 from 2 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne.

Alvin Eernesse, 65, Luverne, died Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Luverne Community Hospital. Services will be Saturday, Jan. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the American Reformed Church, Luverne, with Rev. David Sikkema officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 25 from 2 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Engebretson Funeral Home.

Marjorie M. Subbert, 75, Highland Springs, Va., formerly of the Rock County area, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002.

Services were Saturday, Jan. 19, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Richmond, Va. Burial was in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va.

Mrs. Subbert was an active member of St. PaulÕs Lutheran Church in Richmond.

Survivors include her husband, Norman H. Subbert, Highland Springs, one son, Steven E. Subbert, three daughters, Susan E. Gruis, Luverne, Sara E. Bias and Sheryl E. Thompson; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one sister, Barbara Lingafelter.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 4700 Oakleys Lane, Richmond, VA 2323l.

Nelson Funeral Home, Richmond, was in charge of arrangements.