Hills-Beaver Creek’s Cassi Tilstra (right) and Erin Boeve (middle) made the 2003-04 All-Red Rock Conference Girls’ Basketball Team. Brittney Rozeboom (left) drew honorable mention.By John RittenhouseThree Hills-Beaver Creek High School athletes were honored when the 2003-04 All-Red Rock Conference Girls’ Basketball Team was announced last week.Two Patriots cracked the 21-player All-RRC roster. One H-BC girl received honorable mention.Senior Erin Boeve and junior Cassi Tilstra locked up roster spots in the All-RRC team.Junior Brittney Rozeboom is one of 11 players to draw honorable mention.League champion Fulda led all teams by landing four All-RRC selections. Seniors Susan Grandgeorge and Elizabeth Kramer, junior Abby Oakland and freshman Kaitlyn Kramer are the Raiders on the roster.Murray County Central and Adrian placed three players each on the all-conference team. Seniors Cara Counter and Krista Beek and sophomore Rachel Christiansen made the squad for MCC. Seniors Kylie Heronimus, Andrea Lonneman and Maria Gengler graced the squad for Adrian.Red Rock Central, Southwest Star Concept and Mountain Lake-Butterfield-Odin received two all-conference selections each.RRC seniors Andrea Kircher and Brittni Nickel, SSC junior Kirsten DeWall and sophomore Whitney Place and ML-B-O seniors Mikkala Junker and Stacie Dirks made the team.Southwest Christian sophomore Rebecca Schelhaas, Comfrey senior Jessie Goblirsch and Edgerton freshman Amy Kallemeyn round out the all-conference roster.Other players drawing honorable mention include Adrian senior Ashley Cox, Fulda freshman Laura Kramer, RRC seniors Blair Meyer and Julia Grams, SWC senior Ashley Zeinstra and junior Megan Boeve, SSC junior Alexa Rasche, Comfrey senior Crystal Wall and sophomore Allison Kelly, Westbrook-Walnut Grove senior Jenny Heinrich, Edgerton senior Megan Butson and Sioux Valley-Round Lake-Brewster sophomore Molly Eichenberger.

10 years ago (1994)"Luverne’s city officials may be too dignified to throw their hats into the air with loud, joyful whoops, but they were smiling Tuesday when they announced Berkley Information Services will expand operations in Luverne.A letter of intent between Berkley Corporation and the Luverne Economic Development Authority has been agreed to, promising significant economic growth in the community."25 years ago (1979)"Residents of the Magnolia School District will vote on dissolving the school district as of July 1 of this year.The election will be held on April 9 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Magnolia School.If the question is approved by the voters, it will take a special localized bill approved by this session of the Legislature to meet the July 1 deadline."50 years ago (1954)"Even the most optimistic wouldn’t have predicted the tremendous vote of confidence the voters of Consolidated School District No. 80 gave the special bond election last Friday.A total of 1,813 voters trooped to the polls … 1,521 of them said ‘yes’ and only 291 said ‘no.’ One ballot was spoiled.The vote was one of the largest of its kind for a special election in the history of this community. School officials estimated there are approximately 2,500 eligible voters in the district, so Friday’s vote was cast by about 72 percent of those eligible."75 years ago (1929)"A crowd of about fifteen hundred people attended A.F. Hamann’s 6th annual horse sale, held Monday afternoon at the fair grounds in this city. All horses sold brought satisfactory prices. Mike Nolan, a Wisconsin horse buyer, was one of the largest purchasers, securing six of the choicer horses brought into the sales ring, and he paid close to the top in most instances. He secured a team of black mares at $474, a team of geldings, a bay and a black at $320, and a pair of blue roan mares at $467."100 years ago (1904)"Contractor P.N. Gillham is again able to be around, after being confined to his home for the past two weeks by a severe attack of neuralgia combined with the grip. This illness has retarded Mr. Gillham’s plans for re-commencing the work on the Carnegie library building, but the present indications are that work will be resumed next Monday."

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGVariance RequestPursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center Community Room located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2004. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the application submitted by Peter VanSanten for a variance request on the setback for a new residence located within 1/4 mile of an existing feedlot located in the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 28, T103N, R45W, Rock County, Minnesota.Zoning AdministratorEric Hartman(4-1)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGConditional Use PermitPursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center Community Room located at 2 Roundw ind Road in Luverne, MN at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2004. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the applications for Conditional Use Permits for gravel extraction for the following individuals:Schuur Concrete SE 1/4 of section 14, Clinton Township, T101N, R45W, Rock County, MinnesotaRon Fick SE 1/4 of section 15, Luverne Township, T102N, R45W, Rock County, MinnesotaZoning AdministratorEric Hartman(4-1, 4-8)

Luverne, MNRequest For Statement of QualificationsCLOSING DATE 4/30/2004REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)QUENTIN AANENSON FIELDLUVERNE MUNICIPAL AIRPORTCITY OF LUVERNEENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICESThe City of Luverne, Minnesota is requesting statement of qualifications from consulting airport engineering/planning firms to provide services associated with airport improvements, which may include the following:Master Plan PreparationAirport Layout Plan (ALP) UpdateRunway and Taxiway Extension ReconstructionAirport BuildingsNavigation AIDSBuilding Site PreparationEquipment ProcurementLand Acquisition and ReimbursementObstruction Identification and RemovalThe State of Qualifications should include: Principals and team members of the firm, their experience and education A brief history of the firm, number of employees, and airport experience A listing of recent airport projects with references Evidence of the firm’s Affirmative Action programA detailed proposal is not to be submitted at this time. The City of Luverne anticipates projects funded in part by MnDOT Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration. All services provided must be in compliance with current MnDOT and FAA policies and standards. Based on the submitted information, a firm may be selected directly, or up to three (3) firms may be requested to attend an interview at a time yet to be established. Selection will be based on analysis of the following criteria: Professional experience of key personnel Experience with state and federal grant programs Capabilities in airport planning and engineering Ability to meet schedules and budgets Experience on comparable projects Quality of the work accomplishedThe City of Luverne intends to retain the selected firm for five (5) years or until the above list of development items is completed. Negotiations for consulting fees will be accomplished after a firm has been selected.Ten (10) copies of the Statement of Qualifications should be submitted to: Gregory La Fond City Administrator City of Luverne 203 E. Main St. Po Box 659 Luverne, MN 56156-0659The information should be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, April 30, 2004.(4-1)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers located on second floor of City Hall, 203 East Main Street, Luverne, Minnesota, at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2004. The purpose of the hearing will be to consider rezoning the following: Outlot 1, Sioux Valley Additionof the City of Luverne, currently zoned R-1, Residential/Institutional District, to P – Public District. The geographic location of the proposed area to be rezoned is located approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and 131st Street on the south side. The rezoning request is to provide proper zoning for erection of a new municipal water tower. All persons wishing to be heard in favor or in opposition to the rezoning request should be present at the hearing or present written comments prior thereto to the City Administrator. Anyone needing reasonable accommodations or an interpreter should contact the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 203 E. Main St., Luverne, MN (507) 449-2388.MARIANNE PERKINSCITY CLERK(4-1)

ORDINANCE NO. 261, THIRD SERIESAN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REFUSE AND RECYCLING BY AMENDING SECTION 3.22, SUBD. 1. A., CREATING A NEW SECTION 3.22, SUBD. 1. E., AMENDING SECTION 3.22, SUBD. 5, AND AMENDING SECTION 3.22, SUBD. 9, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 3 AND SECTION 3.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONSTHE CITY OF LUVERNE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:SECTION 1. City Code, Section 3.22, Subd. 1. A., is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: A. The term "garbage" means and includes all drained organic material resulting from the preparation of food and spoiled or decayed food from any source, non-recyclable cans, non-recyclable bottles, non-recyclable glassware, non-recyclable paper or paper products, crockery, ashes, rags, discarded clothing, putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes, rubbish, and other discarded waste materials and sludge in solid, semisolid, liquid, or contained gaseous form. Garbage does not include medical waste, yard waste, or demolition debris. SEC. 2. City Code, Section 3.22, Subd. 1. E., is hereby created in its entirety to read as follows: Subd. 1. E. The term "medical waste" means any waste generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals, in research pertaining thereto, or in the production or testing of biologicals by a medical facility, hospital, clinic, dental facility, mortuary, or other facility wherein such wastes are produced, used, or stored. SEC 3. City Code, Section 3.22, Subd. 5, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: Subd. 5. Collection and Disposal of Garbage. All garbage accumulated in residential properties, City-owned facilities, Rock County-owned/operated facilities, and City/Rock County-owned facilities within the City of Luverne shall only be collected by the City of Luverne in a sanitary manner to insure the health, safety, and general welfare of its residents, under such terms and conditions as the City may, from time to time, deem appropriate. Containers shall be placed at the designated collection point on days specified by the City. For purposes of this Section, residential properties shall include, but are not limited to, all single family dwellings, multi-family dwellings including single family residences, duplexes, tri-plexes, four-plexes, and apartment complexes, churches, day-care facilities, retirement homes, homes for the elderly, home care or assisted living facilities, and hospice facilities. Residential properties shall not include nursing homes licensed by the State of Minnesota or commercial, industrial, or institutional properties not specifically included in the meaning or definition of residential properties.A. In the event a large volume of garbage is generated at a residential property, as a result of extraordinary circumstances or events, a special or additional pickup(s) may be requested. The person requesting the special or additional pickup(s) shall be responsible for the costs of such special or additional pickup(s).SEC. 4. City Code, Section 3.22, Subd. 9, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follow: Subd. 9. Additional Collections. The City Council, may from time to time establish guidelines to make provisions for special collections, including, but not necessarily limited to, a spring clean up for the purposes of receiving materials not included in the periodic garbage collection service, a leaf pick up, and a branch or other debris pick up. Such special collections shall apply only to residential properties served by the City of Luverne under Section 3.22, Subd. 5.SEC. 5. This ordinance shall take full force and effect seven (7) days after its publication. (4-1)

MARCH 12, 2004MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA. A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in the District Office on Friday, March 12, 2004, at 5:00 p.m.The following members were present: Don Bryan, Colleen Deutsch, Dan Kopp, Cary Radisewitz, Bill Stegemann, and Steve Tofteland. Becky Walgrave was absent. Also present: Superintendent Vince Schaefer, Marlene Mann, Melody Tenhoff, Stacy Gillette, Dan Amborn, and Lori Ehde, Rock County Star Herald.The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Bill Stegemann. Mr. Schaefer gave announcements. Motion by Kopp, second by Radisewitz, to approve the agenda. Motion unanimously carried. Administrative reports were given.Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to approve the school board minutes of February 23, 2004. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Kopp, second by Bryan, to approve the Cooperative Activities Agreement with Hills-Beaver Creek School District for Girls’ Softball beginning this Spring. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Tofteland, second by Deutsch, to set April 14, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. to receive bids for the Middle School/High School remodeling project. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to approve the Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative contracts for the 2004-2005 year as noted below: ECSU Membership $ 1,770.95 Regional Mgt. Info. Serv 19,539.25 Special Education Services 76,433.85 Cooperative Purchasing 150.00 Regional Special Needs Proj. 5,663.01 (Low Incidence) Environmental/Occupational 5,643.00 Health & Safety Program Health & Safety Man. Assist. 1,825.73 Drug and Alcohol Mgt. Fee based on program level Grand Total $111,025.79 Motion unanimously carried.Superintendent Schaefer reviewed the bids received for two school buses as follows: HOGLUND BUS CO. GRANDE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL IC – FE BLUE BIRD 71 pass 72 pass.GROSS COST –2 BUSES $121,760.00 $120,418.00TRADE ALLOWANCE – 2 (6,500.00) (10,500.00)PLUS SALES TAX $ 7,491.90 $ 7,190.17PLUS LICENSE 195.50 200.00TOTAL $122,947.40 $117,308.17PLUS OPTIONALTINT GLASS $ 690.00 $ 700.00GRAND TOTAL $123,637.40 $118,008.17 Plus $350.00 each unit for convection heat.Motion by Radisewitz, second by Tofteland, to accept the bid of Grande American for one bus at a total cost of $117,308.17 and for one bus at a cost of $117,308.17 plus $350.00 for convection heat. Motion unanimously carried.Superintendent Schaefer reviewed the bids received for one suburban-type vehicle: TOWING GRANDBIDDER: TYPE OF VEHICLE BASE BID PACKAGE TOTALPapik 2004 ChevroletMotors Suburban $27,530.00 $330.00 $27,860.00HermanMotor 2004 Ford Expedition $27,300.00 $350.00 $27,650.00Nelson 2004 GMC YukonDodge-GMC XL 1500 $24,973.00 $275.00 $25,248.00 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 $26,443.00 $200.00 $26,643.00Discussion was held. Motion by Bryan, second by Deutsch, to accept the bid from Nelson Dodge-GMC in the amount of $24,973.00 for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 without the towing package. Motion unanimously carried. Superintendent Schaefer introduced two policies for their first reading: Policy 514 – Bullying Prohibition Policy and Policy 532 – Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds. No action was taken on these policies. The second reading will be held at the March 25 school board meeting. Motion by Deutsch, second by Radisewitz, to accept the resignation of Tessa Lyle, Early Childhood: Special Needs teacher, effective at the end of the school year. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Radisewitz, to approve a maternity leave for Sarah Schoeneman, paraprofessional, beginning approximately April 8, 2004, for the remainder of the school year. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Bryan, to approve the Final Seniority and Probationary List for Certified Staff. Motion unanimously carried. Superintendent Schaefer informed the School Board he had received the Notices of Desire to Negotiate from the Custodial and the Paraprofessional/Secretaries/Cooks union.Committee reports were given. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.Dated: March 12, 2004Colleen Deutsch, Clerk(4-1)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Luverne Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing at 12:00 P.M., Daylight-Saving Time, on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall, 203 E. Main Street, Luverne, Minnesota to consider the following: 1. To amend and/or establish a business subsidy policy for traditional business subsidy and Jobz Business Subsidy Development.2. To consider the sale of the Tri-State Building described as Lot One (1), Block One (1), Tri-State Addition to the City of Luverne.Documentation on business subsidy policy as well as the terms and conditions of the proposed sale are available for public review at the Economic Development Director’s Office on the first floor, 203 E. Main Street, Luverne, Minnesota.The LEDA Board will meet to consider/adopt a business subsidy policy and to decide if the sale of the Tri-State building is advisable. All citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing, ask questions, and/or give comments. Any citizen may also submit written questions or comments prior to the hearing by addressing them to the Economic Development Director, PO Box 659, Luverne, Minnesota 56156-0659.Anyone needing reasonable accommodations or an interpreter should contact the City Clerk’s Office, 203 E. Main St., Luverne, Minnesota 56156-0659 (507) 449-2388.Glen W. GustPresident(4-1)