10 years ago (1993)"The Hills City Council gave Al VerBurg the green light to expand the building which houses his woodworking business located on Highway 270 in Hills.The additional room is needed because of a large contract secured by Al VerBurg Wood Products. VerBurg recently entered an agreement to make legs for 15,000 children’s rockers (60,000 legs). The company is already making plans to increase their order for next year."25 years ago (1978)"Lois Baker, a senior at Hills-Beaver Creek High School, has been named editor for the Patriot Press for the 1978-79 school year. The Patriot Press is a compilation of H-BC high school news published weekly in the Crescent throughout the academic calendar year. Co-editor is Sandy VanWyhe. Junior editor is Brenda Leenderts and photographer is Harley Fransman." 50 years ago (1953)"Harry Horn was quite badly hurt Tuesday afternoon in a haying accident. After loading a pretty big load on a hayrack, Harry was riding on the tongue of the wagon, while his father, John Horn, was driving a tractor. "Somehow Harry fell off and one wheel of the wagon passed over his leg before his father could stop the tractor. "Dr. Hermanson was called and an ambulance was brought directly to the field where he was given first aid and then taken to the hospital. Since the extent of his injuries were unknown, it was very intelligent thinking to leave him there and call a doctor before moving him." 75 years ago (1928)"Here’s something for future history — the first shovelful of dirt was dug by Harry Smith last Tuesday morning by the new Christian Reformed Church in Hills, same will be built across the road north of the Gullick Rogness residence, and south of the Christian Reformed parsonage, and will set up close to the sidewalk on the east and south sides." 100 years ago (1903)"A deal was closed on Monday, whereby Iver Iverson sold the City Restaurant to his sister, Mrs. Anna Anderson, who took possession the same day. … Mrs. Anderson will give special attention to the baking of bread, cake and all kinds of pastry, in which line she needs no recommendation. She will also continue to handle the well-known Hazelwood ice cream."
