10 years ago (1995)"With building plans waiting for review from the State Department of Education, the Hills-Beaver Creek Board of Education took the opportunity to look at technology within the district.Roger Jackson gave the board a report on the status of technology at both the elementary and secondary buildings. Jackson asked the board to consider assembling a technology committee to be made up of a broad range of people within the district."25 years ago (1980)"Rep. Wendell Erickson recently received the Honorary American Farmer Degree at the National Future Farmers of America convention in Kansas City, Mo." 50 years ago (1955)"There will be more than the usual interest in the Village Election this year, apparently, for the two top offices on the ticket both have opposition. The election is set for next Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the council rooms. Filing for re-election as mayor for a two-year term is George Schlueter, and his opponent will be Marinus Schouwenburg who has also filed for the job. On the ticket for councilman, for a term of three years will be C.B. Sjolseth who has filed for re-election, opposed by Grant Hellie and Frank Ver Hey.75 years ago (1930)"The election in Hills last Tuesday was pulled off without the blaring of trumpets and beating of drums. Really, the silence was oppressive, and the only thing that reminded the citizens there was something doing at the city hall was a display of the Stars and Stripes over the front entrance.The following were elected: F.C. Nuffer, president; A. Kirsch, trustee for three years; O.J. Nash, clerk for two years; Peter Bush and Helmer Nerison, constables for two years. 100 years ago (1905)"Post office robbers and safe crackers are getting quite active over in South Dakota. The last three towns visited are Tea, Colton and Humboldt. At Humboldt’s post office they secured only six cents for their trouble."
