10 years ago (1993)"If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then Ron and Jan Solberg should be healthy for years to come. The local Hills couple began planting a variety of apple trees about 12 years ago. Since then, their orchard has expanded to more than 300 trees. Last fall was the first year the Solbergs began harvesting their crop to sell to the public." 25 years ago (1978)"While the final results of the Task Force survey are not yet tabulated, opinion is running high against consolidation and pro higher taxes to maintain a school in the Hills-Beaver Creek Independent School District 672.With 420 surveys tabulated at press time, a majority also favors cutting the school district budget and increasing class size to keep pace with inflation."50 years ago (1953)"Ray Nelson has tendered his resignation as manager at the local lumberyard, and about the first of November a new manager will take over the duties. At this writing we were unable to get his name. Ray operated the yard since 1948 when he succeeded Grant Hellie. During that time he rendered considerable service to the community." 75 years ago (1928)"Joe Madison is putting a lot of fine improvements on his farm northwest of Hills. Hans Nerison and Nels Anderson have built a big cattle shed, a new silo and large feeding barn."100 years ago (1903)"Editor Shaffer of the Adrian Democrat said that Editor Hawley of the Worthington Advance is so nice that he refuses to advertise ladies underwear in his paper. We are of the opinion that Shaffer must have had another comic fit."
