New throw blankets, Denim Day Collection, stuffed animals, bird pictures, 2008 Cadi CTS (white). Phone 507-283-4898 if no answer, leave name and number, will get back to you.             (8.31-9.5)

Nobles County Community Services are hiring an Administrative Assistant to the Community Services Director.

This position provides administrative, clerical, and office support services to the Community Services Director. Assists with duties related to the administration of the Community Service Department including ensuring contracting, grant writing and reporting are completed on time; regularly running and reviewing agency progress and budget reports; proving office support services and back-up services to the various units of agency as time and skills allow.

QUALIFICATIONS: vocational/technical diploma, or Associates degree in Secretarial Science, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of three years of experience in office administration, general office work, and/or secretarial work.  Previous experience working with the Minnesota Social Service Information System and /or experience working in a private or public health or social service agency preferred.

APPLY TO: Nobles County Administration Office Visit our website at www.co.nobles.mn.us for application and to view full job description and benefit sheet.

Deadline: Open until filled, first review date 09/10/2024. EEO/AA Employer           (8.24-9.12)

Thank you to everyone for turning out for our 70/50th celebration. Thanks to BMAT, Luverne Chamber, Quality Printing, Sew Creative, Dakota Sound, Magnolia Cafe, Victoria Stearns, Wildflowers Coffee Boutique, Big Top Tent Rentals and Davis Campground/Cabins. A special thanks to all of our players and singers. It was a great weekend of music and memories.

Blessings and Happy Trails!

Ron and Jane Cote

Thank you to all who remembered me on my 90th birthday—those who planned parties or attended them, gave me cards or gifts, called on the phone or stopped in to visit. You were all very much appreciated!

Dorothy Kroontje Ricehill

(8.10-8.15)

Free to loving home - farm cats of all ages. Good mouse catchers. Call 507-920-0753.            (8.1-8.17)

Luverne Beekeeper is seeking a bee yard space within three  miles of Blue Mounds State Park. The 150-200 square foot space should be assessable by a truck. Availability for spring 2025. Tim Olsen, email laughingeyes2010@gmail.com or text/call 507-227-5919.                 (8.10-8.15)

Nobles County Community Services are hiring an Income Maintenance Supervisor. Supervises employees engaged in determining eligibility for state and federal programs.  Administrates and coordinates all agency income maintenance support services for the Nobles County Community Services Department and is responsible for a significant pass-through expenditure.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field with three years’ experience in income maintenance, including a year of lead or supervision experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. Excellent Benefit Package. Proficiency in a second language may be eligible for an extra $1.00/hour.

APPLY TO: Nobles County Administration Office. Visit our website at www.co.nobles.mn.us for application and to view full job description and benefit sheet. Deadline:  Open until filled, first review date August 27, 2024. EEO/AA Employer           (8.8-8.24)

Free to loving home - farm cats of all ages. Good mouse catchers. Call 507-920-0753.            (8.1-8.17)

The family of Marian Braa wishes to thank everyone for the expressions of sympathy, cards, memorials, food, hugs, and comforting words at the time of her passing. The sharing of memories of all the good times with our mom was wonderful. Special thanks to Dr. Spronk and his nurses, the Hospice staff for the care they provided, Pastor Booe for the memorial service, Pizza Ranch for providing a place to gather to share more memories, and to Jeff Hartquist and his staff for completing the funeral arrangements, even arranging for a cardinal to sing all during the graveside service! It was all very much appreciated.  She will be missed by many.

Barb & Doug Hasert,

Bernita & Jim Wichmann, Bruce & Jan Braa,

Bart & Becky Braa,

Burdell & Monica Braa, and all their families

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all our friends and family who supported us with our husband, father, grandfather Marinus Klarenbeek’s passing. A special thank you to the nursing staff and hospice staff at Avera Hospital in Rock Rapids. They took such wonderful care of his needs with their kindness. Also a special thank you to Jurrens Funeral Home. They took special care with our whole family. To our friends and family, your support and love were our strength. The outpouring of condolences and kindness were a source of great comfort to us. We are thankful for your presence in our lives and in Marinus’s life.

The family of Marinus

Klarenbeek

Millie Klarenbeek, Verlyn & Myra Eben, Dale & Cori, Leon & his fiancee Nhi To, Gary & Shannon, and Mike & Shannon Klarenbeek & their families