By Lori EhdeThe Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its Home, Health and Garden Show Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cardinal gym and commons.What used to be the Luverne Home Show will now include health and garden issues."By broadening the base, we felt we would attract more people, which will be good for all our vendors," said Chamber Director Dave Smith.He said Sioux Valley Luverne Hospital has played a big role in promoting the health aspect of the event, offering health information and free tests."They’re going to have three booth spaces along one side of the commons," Smith said. "We want to encourage people to come up and avail themselves of that free service."The Luverne Housing and Redevelopment Authority used to put on the show in the Blue Mound Ice Arena in April, when it no longer conflicted with ice activities.The new location at the school allowed the Chamber to schedule the event earlier in the year."We felt the previous shows were too late in the season, and many exhibitors had already booked their summer business," Smith said."We also feel the area is more user-friendly with plenty of parking and easy access," Smith said.When the Chamber offered to take over the event as a fund-raiser, Smith worked with former HRA members who had worked on the Home Show in the past.The current committee includes Sam Berghorst of Luverne Building Center, Scott Adams of Cragoe Realty, Jim Boeve of Minnwest Bank, Sue Schneekloth (HRA member), Lynn Lopau of the Master Gardeners, and Darci Pap of Sioux Valley Luverne Hospital.Along with nearly 50 vendors from the home, health and garden fields, demonstrations will also be available in the commons area throughout the day. "We’re hoping that this will be the start and grow from here on," Smith said. "I think this is going to develop into a real plus for the community and for the Chamber."No admission is charged to those attending the event, but vendors are charged per booth space, and those proceeds go to the Chamber.Presentations include:o9:30 a.m. Nate Golla from the Luverne Farm Store will talk about lawn care tips including how you can prepare your lawn for spring.o10:30 a.m. John Ball, professor of forestry at South Dakota State University, will present a program concerning trees and shrubs in southwest Minnesota.o11:30 p.m. Holly Sehr, a physical therapist with Sioux Valley Luverne Hospital, will present a session dealing with proper lifting techniques. The lifting techniques can also be used as an exercise program to prepare you for your outdoor spring activities.o1 p.m. Mitch Moe from Wausau Supply will present a program on composite decking materials and construction.o2 p.m. Teresa Meyer from Sioux Valley Home Medical Equipment will discuss home air purification. Advantages of clean air systems designed to clean your entire home through your furnace will be discussed.In addition to free admission, visitors can register for door prizes, and concessions will be available.For more information contact the Luverne Chamber at 283-4061.