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Do you serve on committees? How’s that working?Serving on committees or boards can be rewarding, but depending on how they are run and organized they can also be frustrating.The Extension Service of the University of Minnesota is offering a workshop with "Twenty Things Everyone Needs to Know When Serving on a Committee."The topics include
Six traps to avoid
Four keys to committee productivity
Five skills for group leaders to succeed
Five skills for group member to make a differenceAccording to Extension, there target audience is County/City department heads and appointed committee members, City/County Township board members, Community Committee Chairpersons, Church Committees, Chairpersons or representative, or just people interested in serving on a committee in the future.There is no cost for the training program so if you would like to attend, the session will be held at the Rock County Community Library on Monday, May 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.To register, contact the Rock County Extension Office, at 507-283-1302.Wethor accepts superintendent position at Worthington Country ClubBob Wethor, LHS class of ’92 has accepted the position of superintendent at the Worthington Country Club.Wethor started his career as a golf course superintendent working for Mike Kunkel at the Luverne Country Club.After six years in Luverne he accepted the position of Assistant Superintendent at the Westward Ho Country Club. A position he held for four years.For the past five years he has served as superintendent at the Pipestone Country Club.In addition to his new position in Worthington, Wethor was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the South Dakota Golf Course Superintendents Association where he has been a member for the past ten years.County Engineer lifts weight restrictionRock County’s Engineer, Mark Sehr has lifted spring weight road restrictions for Rock County road.The restriction were lifted at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, May4.The restrictions had been in effect since March 23.According to Sehr, the weight restrictions are determined by the Minnesota Department of Transportation based on sensors throughout the state.The sensors monitor both ground moisture as well as ground and surface temperature.According to a MnDOT web site the average weight restriction in the south zone last 9 weeks and runs from March 9 to May 8.PrairieWave acquires Rapid City firmPrairieWave Communication, a cable, phone and internet provider in Luverne has agreed to purchase Black Hills FiberCom.The company is similar in its offering, also providing phone service, cable TV and internet services in Rapid City and surrounding areas.Publisher Roger Tollefson can be reached by e-mail at tolly@star-herald.com