10 years ago (1993)"St. Cloud magician Greg Kahler presented his show to Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary students on Wednesday. He used several students in his act, including little Ashley Kroon. Kahler has been in the business for 10 years and performs during the summer with his children."25 years ago (1978)"Mrs. Nyla Reker was officially sworn in on Dec. 2 as a part-time postal clerk at the Beaver Creek Post Office. Mrs. Reker will be working mostly on Saturday mornings and when the postmaster, Merlin Wynia, is on vacation."50 years ago (1953)"Work was started this week on the new home in Hills, as a basement was being dug for Ida Sexe. Site of the new home will be on the lot between Emma Rye and Morton Nelson homes. Digging operations were quite good up until Tuesday afternoon, when it got very cold, workmen said. Work will be continued in the home providing the cement block work can be done."75 years ago (1928)"The Rock County 4-H Club consisting of all of the officers of the five general 4-H Clubs, namely the Snappy 4-H Club of Kenneth; Happy Harvesters of Magnolia; Royal Purple of Luverne; Willing Workers of Beaver Creek; and Blue Ribbon Club of Hills met at the home of the president, Wayva Baustian of Hardwick, on Friday evening, Dec. 28.The purpose of the meeting was to receive reports of the year and elect officers for 1929. Wayva Baustian presided at the meeting. Reports were given by the secretary, Thelmar Lien, Beaver Creek, and treasurer, Lloyd Ellsworth."100 years ago (1903)"Rural Free Delivery Inspector J.F. Elston, Newark N.J., was here Monday and in company with the postmaster, went over the proposed Steen route. A change was made so the route will be 28 1/2 miles with 102 families to serve. It will probably be in operation the first part of March."
