10 years ago (1994)"Cross Construction was busy at work in Beaver Creek last week on Rauk’s business by Jan. 1, 1995, according to its owner, Ron Rauk."25 years ago (1979)"The announcement of students achieving academic honors for the first quarter was made this week. Those honored include:A Honor Roll7th Grade: Wade McDowell and Doug Van Marel. 9th Grade: Lexia Bosch. 10th Grade: Allen Fick and June McDowell. 11th Grade: Cindy Sells.12th Grade: Glen Paulsen and Barb Willers. 50 years ago (1954)"It’s annual Smoker Party time again, this Friday Night, as firemen of the Hills Volunteer Fire Department get ready with a program of educational and entertaining material to show the farmer members of the association. …The firemen have no axes to grind but just desire to have a get-together as good neighbors — and probably learn a few things about avoiding fire and other disastrous accidents." 75 years ago (1929)"‘Tell ‘em all,’ said Fritz Lehmberg to a reporter last Monday, ‘that pasteurized milk is the only safe milk.’ Believe he’s right at that. Never heard of anyone enjoying raw meat or raw potatoes."100 years ago (1904)"The earthly career of another Rock County pioneer and old soldier ended last Thursday morning at 9:30,when death closed the eyes of Erick Colby at the home of his daughter Mrs. Wm. Thompson in this village. Death came peacefully and but not unexpected as the old gentleman had been in poor heath the past year. The news of his demise cast a gloom over the whole community, where the deceased was known as an exemplary citizen, a true Christian, a kind father and a devoted and loving husband."
