10 years ago (1993)"Hills-Beaver Creek High School Principal Greg Spath announced Saturday that after 20 years with the district, he’ll soon be leaving.‘It’s a tough time,’ Spath said. ‘But I’m looking ahead at the next challenge, and that’s where I’m putting all my energies right now.’On Aug. 16 he will begin his duties as principal of United South Central, the newly consolidated school district combining the communities of Wells, Easton, Bricelyn, Kiester, Walters and Freeborn."25 years ago (1978)"There will be one primary contest and one general election contest in Rock County this year.Lyle Authier and Mike Wynia have challenged incumbent Ole Hommen for the position of county sheriff. The three will meet in the primary Sept. 12 and two of the three will be on the ballot Nov. 7.Margaret Cook, Luverne, filed for county treasurer just before the deadline at 5 pm. Tuesday. Paul Herreid, who has been county treasurer for 38 years, withdrew early Wednesday morning."50 years ago (1953)"Miss Patricia J. Nelson, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. S.T. Nelson, of Luverne, was recently chosen ‘Sweetheart of Pusan Army Port’ for 1953 by the men of the 7th Transportation Major Port at Pusan, Korea.A news release to the Star Herald from headquarters, 7th Transportation Major Port at Pusan, disclosed that Miss Nelson won the unanimous verdict of all the judges at what is the world’s busiest military port. Her photo was entered in a contest by her boyfriend, Pvt. Lyle Hanson, of Starbuck, Minn. Miss Nelson is 20 years old, is five feet nine inches tall, has blue eyes and chestnut hair.… Her father is pastor of Grace Lutheran Church here."75 years ago (1928)"Rock County’s 20th annual fair will be held August 29, 30, 31 and September 1, and if arrangements now being made by the officers are as successful as they have been in the past, the 1928 fair will, beyond all question, be the most successful one thus far held.Officers have set their mark for this year at not only a bigger exposition of Rock County products, but a more thorough and comprehensive showing in every department. As an incentive to this end very liberal premiums will be offered and every possible accommodation and convenience provided for exhibitors."100 years ago (1903)"A quantity of stone has been quarried and deposited on the lot on Spring Street in the south part of town to be dressed for mausoleum which will be constructed for the Hinkly lot in Maplewood. The rare beauty of the stone directs attention again to value of the deposits in this county."
