Hills-Beaver Creek High School sophomore Zach Wysong fires a throw to first base during Thursday’s consolation game of the Minnesota State Class AA Baseball Tournament in St. Cloud. Wysong and the Luverne Cardinal team went 0-2 at the state tournament, ending a 16-11 season.By John RittenhouseZach Wysong and the Luverne Cardinals were unable to win a state championship at the Minnesota State Class AA Baseball Tournament in St. Cloud Thursday.The Section 3AA champs opened the tournament by having a seven-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders.A season-ending five-run loss to La Crescent in the consolation bracket ended Luverne’s 16-11 campaign.Wysong and the Cards can take comfort in the fact that they lost to a pair of title-earning teams.After beating LHS 4-2 in the quarterfinals, SCC went on to beat Perham 6-0 before winning the state championship game (12-2) against Breck Friday.La Crescent, which beat LHS 7-2 in the first round of consolation play, bested Waconia 8-4 to win the consolation championship.Wysong was plagued by a pair of errors in the field, but he played roles in both of Luverne’s scoring innings during the tournament.The Cards trailed 4-0 heading into the top half of the sixth inning against SCC, and Wysong led the frame off with a single. He eventually was forced out at second base, but Luverne went on to score two runs in the sixth to cut SCC’s lead in half.Wysong went hitless during a five-run loss to La Crescent, but he did help the Cards take a 2-1 lead in the top of the third inning.Adam Reisch walked and Jesse Kuhlman singled before Wysong laid down a sacrifice bunt that moved the runners to third and second base respectively.Both Reisch and Kuhlman scored before the inning was complete, and the Cards remained in front 2-1 before La Crescent scored six runs in the bottom of the fifth to cap the scoring.

ISD #2184 School Board meets May 22MAY 22, 2003MINUTES 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 MS/HS Media Center on Thursday, May 22, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Don Bryan, Colleen Deutsch, Dan Kopp, Cary Radisewitz, Bill Stegemann, Steve Tofteland and Becky Walgrave. Also present: Superintendent Vince Schaefer, Marlene Mann, Stacy Gillette, Melody Tenhoff, Jane Cote, Wendy Nath, Debrah Vander Kooi, Matt Crosby, K101/KQAD Radio, and Lori Ehde, Rock County Star Herald.The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dan Kopp. Mr. Schaefer gave announcements including there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion by Stegemann, second by Radisewitz, to approve the agenda and addendum. Motion unanimously carried. Administrative reports were given.Motion by Bryan, second by Deutsch, to approve the consent agenda including the School Board minutes of May 8, 2003; and the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of April 30, 2003. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Walgrave, to approve payment of the District bills in the amount of $857,044.46. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to approve the summer curriculum work schedule as presented by Jan Olson. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Bryan, to approve the summer school contract with Dale Nelson for 4 weeks of band instruction at a salary of $5,245.00. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Walgrave, to approve the summer school contract with Dennis Moritz for 5 weeks of agriculture instruction at a salary of $5,133.00. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Radisewitz, to approve the Special Education Summer School program as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Walgrave, second by Deutsch, to approve the SW/WC Service Cooperative Summer Contract for 7 hours of Occupational Therapy at a cost of $1,977.50. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Tofteland, second by Stegemann, to approve the Rock County Family Community Support Treatment Agreement for the Day Treatment program. This agreement will run from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003. Motion unanimously carried. Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the equipment requisitions that have been received from the Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and Alternative School. She also reviewed the technology budget expenditures. Motion by Stegemann, second by Bryan, to approve these purchases as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Deutsch, to table action on the Lease Agreement with Dave Breyfogle until the June 12 meeting. Discussion was held regarding some items in the Lease Agreement as well as the impact this lease may have on the CRP program. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Stegemann, second by Walgrave, to approve the Special Education Statement of Assurances. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Bryan, second by Walgrave, to accept the resignation of Scott Jacobson, second grade teacher. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to accept the resignation of Kirsten Eisma effective June 3, 2003. Motion carried. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Deutsch, to approve hiring Tessa Lyle as Early Childhood: Special Needs teacher/coordinator. The contract is offered at a 70% minimum. Depending on the number of students, this may increase to 100%. Motion unanimously carried.Committee reports were given. It was noted there will be a Facilities Committee meeting immediately following the school board meeting. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Bryan, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried. Dated: May 22, 2003William Stegemann, Clerk(6-19)

10 years ago (1993)"The Palace Theatre in downtown Luverne could be in for some changes in the coming months. The Blue Mound Area Theatre Board confirmed Wednesday that a private party has inquired about buying the building.The board said they have hired an appraiser to evaluate the property, but they’ve made no decisions about actually selling it."25 years ago (1978)"A feasibility study is underway to consider a new county building for the Southwestern Mental Health Center, Rock County Family Services and perhaps Great Plains Nursing Service.The county board took another significant step Tuesday when they hired the Spitznagel Partners Inc., Sioux Falls, architectural and engineering firm, to make a feasibility study for a county human services building."50 years ago (1953)"Rock County’s crops perhaps never looked better at this time of year, still there’s a dark spot in the picture. County Agent Luehr reported Tuesday.‘Green bugs,’ a name commonly given an aphid which is a type of plant lice, have been found in the county. This is the insect which caused considerable loss of small grain in South Dakota a year or two ago, the county agent said."75 years ago (1928)"In excess of seven hundred bona fide Agders, including many from unexpectedly distant points, were in attendance at the 3rd annual Agder-Laget, which opened Friday in this city and came to a close Sunday afternoon. Among these were former residents of the most southern part of Norway, who are residing in Canada and Washington, as well as a surprisingly large number from out of the county points in this state, in Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota and Illinois."100 years ago (1903)"James Fitzgerald and Perry Arnett, Martin Township farmers, have bought gasoline engines. The greater convenience of gasoline engines over windmills is coming to be more generally appreciated and an increasingly large number of engines are being used."

After years of study and research, statistics have proven that there are two methods of getting up and getting ready for work in the morning. This is method one: Set the alarm clock for 90 minutes prior to work time. Hit the snooze alarm 30 times, then pop out of bed at the last possible minute and get ready. April (children’s librarian) said she can rise 10 minutes before work starts and still be on time. I’m thinking that’s two minutes in the shower, one minute for "other" bathroom things, four minutes to apply styling products to the hair and one minute to style. That leaves one minute for makeup and one minute to drive to the library. I (library director) happen to be a follower of method two: I set my alarm to go off 90 minutes before work begins. I pop right out of bed, brush my teeth, wash my face, grab a cup of coffee, and sit down on the couch to relax. After the first cup of coffee I "get ready" — 15 minutes in the bathtub, 10 minutes for hair, 10 minutes for makeup (I obviously need more help than April) and 10 minutes to dress. Then I sit down and relax with another cup of coffee. Then I putz around the house, doing dishes or laundry, watering the plants, playing with the bird, checking the garden. By then I’m ready to face the workday. Some people may wonder why an individual would have to relax immediately after waking from a full night’s sleep. It does seem unusual. Barb (assistant librarian) is a method two person, but only after she gets the boys off to school. My niece, Michele gets up two hours before work starts so she can relax and putz. The loving husband is a method one person. He can get up at 7:30, get ready and be to work in Sioux Falls by 8:00 ... that’s a two-minute shower, one-minute "other" and one minute dressing. That leaves 26 minutes to get from our house to his bank in Sioux Falls. It’s do-able. More important than your getting-up schedule, is your going-to-bed schedule. Be sure to leave plenty of time for reading once you hit the sack. No Second Chance by Harlan Coban, is sure to keep you reading way into the night. Marc Seidman awakens to find himself in an ICU, hooked up to an IV, his head swathed in bandages. Twelve days earlier, he had an enviable life as a successful surgeon, living in a peaceful suburban neighborhood with his beautiful wife and a baby he adored. Now he lies in a hospital bed, shot by an unseen assailant. His wife has been killed, and his six-month-old daughter, Tara, has vanished. But just when his world seems forever shattered, something arrives to give Marc new hope: a ransom note. "We are watching. If you contact the authorities, you will never see your daughter again. There will be no second chance."The note is chilling, but Marc sees only one thing — a chance to save his daughter. He can't talk to the police or the FBI. He doesn't know whom he can trust. And now the authorities are closing in on a new suspect: Marc himself. Mired in a deepening quicksand of deception and deadly secrets, he clings to one, unwavering vow: to bring Tara home, at any cost. Alert: Mark your calendars…the library will be closed on Thursday, June 26, until 2:00 p.m. We are switching automation systems for cataloging, circulation and public access. The librarians will be in training that day. The migration to the new system includes all 25 libraries in the nine counties that belong to Plum Creek.

Cookie lovers should sleep better these days. A frivolous lawsuit to ban Oreo cookies in California has been dropped like a ton of lard. Stephen Joseph, the British-born attorney who filed the suit against Kraft Foods Inc. last month, said he only wanted to make people more aware of trans fats in our foods. What he didn’t take into consideration is that, for many of us, our love for Oreos transcends any fears we might have of hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. Fats happen and we must swallow that fact. Oreos, tasty chocolate wafer cookies lovingly bonded together with creamy frosting, have become a comfort food for many of us. From our early childhoods to the present, we have been fully aware of the benefits of the little sandwich cookies. For example, the makers of Oreos have enhanced our holidays with exciting varieties of festive frosting colors. We expect to see orange-colored frosting fillings for Halloween and red frosting for Christmas. All of the many other frosting colors have enriched our appreciation for the holidays and seasons more than we can possibly imagine. Oreos are better coffee or milk dippers than doughnuts, pieces of pie or chunks of cake. While those other Oreo wannabes become soggy, break apart and plummet like space debris into our beverages, Oreos both soak up well and maintain their original shapes. In this sense they are a perfect food. Another advantage of Oreos is that they teach children everything they should know about sharing. They learn quickly that sharing isn’t necessarily a synonym for equal. It’s not always fair. Just ask any younger sibling who was always stuck with the unfrosted sides when Oreos were divided in halves. (In self defense I would suggest that as older siblings kind enough to do the sharing in the first place, we more or less deserved to be rewarded with the frosted halves.) Oreos have taught most of us to save the best for last. Eat the plain half of the Oreo before the frosted side. This also ties in perfectly with the Calvinist idea of suffering before you can enjoy. When compared to other questionable foods such as fried liver with onions, boiled beef tongues or lima beans, Oreos provide the best culinary way to celebrate the pursuit of happiness, one of our basic freedoms. Now that the lawsuit in California has been dropped, our country no longer faces the possibility of being torn into two groups — Oreo dunkers and Oreo debunkers. The dropped lawsuit should also serve to remind us that so-called junk foods shouldn’t be treated like much-maligned cigarettes in our courtrooms. After all, no innocent bystander has become sick from second-hand exposure to chocolate wafers or creamy frosting fillings. They may wish they had Oreos and drool a bit, but it’s only temporary. The Oreo lawsuit in California raises one important question. Who appointed Stephen Joseph to be head of our cookie police, anyway? We like our Oreos and we don’t want people to mess with them. That’s the truth and that’s the way the cookie crumbles.

In the recent weeks some of you may have heard or read that Ken Burns and his Florentine Film Company is doing a World War II film and part of the coverage includes Rock County. For those who are not familiar with Ken Burn’s work you may have seen some or all of the following on public television; the 10 part series on the Civil War, History of Baseball, or the Jazz Music History. You may have watched some or all of them.If you have any memorabilia from the World War II days, they are interested, "they" meaning the Florentine Film Company. Such things as home movies made during the War years, ration stamps, letters from loved ones overseas. If you have any of these or still pictures get them to Ray Nelson, Bob Kirsch or Warren Herreid. You will get them returned. The initial visit from representatives from Florentine Films will be in the area in early July, the week after the Fourth. This is an incredible opportunity for Luverne, Hills and all of Rock County to get nationwide visibility. The film series is projected to be shown in 2006. That sounds like a long time away but it is less than three years from now. You can call me a most interested former resident, minor historian and someone who cherishes our past. Your help in whatever way would only enhance the background research and ultimately the film series itself. Thanks!Col. Jim FlemingEdina

What is so rare as a "Day in June?" The sun is shining, the wind isn’t blowing, temperatures are moderating so I don’t have to turn up the furnace or even wear my jacket! However, when James Russell Lowell wrote those words I don’t think that was what he had in mind. June is a month of memories, because graduations and wedding anniversaries are a vital part of the month’s activities which bring fond memories of many happy times. It is also the beginning of the last, hazy days of summer which begins on Saturday. It’s time for us to relax and enjoy the warm, weather, the days we can spend vacationing at the lake or whatever you enjoy and don’t feel guilty for taking the time because all too soon it will be time to think about what lies ahead in the weather department as fall nears. So, just have fun!Melvin and JoAnn Paulsen returned this past week from a two week trip to Alaska with their friends, Marilyn and Johnny Hovland from Rapid City, S.D. They traveled to Fairbanks by train to Denali National Park and Anchorage. From there they went by car, stopping at Soldotna to see Brian and Beth Bruxvoort, Lorraine Sandbulte’s brother, and to Seward where they boarded Holland America’s Ship Statedam for a week’s cruise. Arriving in Vancouver, B.C., they were met by Marilyn’s son who drove them to Seattle. There they were greeted by Steve, Kira and Kent Smith and Shirley (Paulsen) Longnecker of Florida. They were overnight guests in the Smith home in Auburn, Wash., until Monday when they returned home. Saturday Eric Vahl left for a Mission Trip to the Ukraine. He will return home on July 8. Good luck to him. Ferd and Evelyn Tilstra will host a 50th wedding anniversary open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the Fellowship Hall of Steen Reformed Church.Weekend guests in the Melba Boeve home were her daughter, Carla Overlander and granddaughter, Megan, from Circle Pines. They came on Thursday to pick up her other daughter, Krysta, who attended Bible School here. They returned to their home on Saturday. The Hills-Beaver Creek Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be sponsoring a Comedy Show and Silent Auction on Monday, June 23, in the H-BC Gymnasium. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Comedian Darren Strebow, Nashville, Tenn., will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. A free will offering will be taken at the door. All proceeds go toward FCA Mission trips to Guatemala and El Salvador from July 28 to Aug. 8.Pastor Dan Ramaker will fill the pulpit at Chandler Reformed Church on Sunday. The Rev. Joel Bensma, Orange City, Iowa, will fill the pulpit at Steen Reformed Church in his absence.Congratulations to Daryel and Marie Paulsen on the arrival of a granddaughter on June 11 at Luverne Community Hospital. She is the daughter of Steven and Sherry Paulsen, Hills, and joins three brothers at home. They named her Tara Lynn. Her great-grandmother is Mildred Paulsen. Last Sunday morning, Florence Sandstede had breakfast at the Country Kitchen in Luverne with friends she had gone to school with and were formerly from Beaver Creek. They were Joyce Holmes, Lusby, Md., and her brother, Joe Searles, St. Paul. Pastor Dan Ramaker spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Baldwin, Wis., where he attended Special Classis meetings. Melba Boeve, Carla Overlander and daughters from Circle Pines, Julie Springman and girls from Forest Lake and Cheryl and Leah Hup, Hills, were Thursday evening supper guests in the Brian Boeve home in Sioux Falls. Sunday dinner guest in the Paul and Carole Aykens home in Orange City, Iowa, were his mother and sister, Joyce Aykens, Worthington, and Jo Aykens, Steen. Baptized in Steen Reformed Church Sunday morning worship service was Cole Randy Baker, infant son of Randy and Janie Baker. The Orrin Aukes family spent Father’s Day in the park in Luverne. Those attending were Orrin and Bernice Aukes, Orlie and Linda Aukes, Brian and Dan, Mary and Clair Crawford and Lance, Isaac Crawford, Minneapolis, Erin Crawford, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Lisa Telford and daughter, Taylor, Sioux Falls. Many people have been asking how is Floyd Paulsen doing? I have an update to share with all of you. Floyd is back on crutches after they removed several pieces from his heel and knee, and expects to have relief from the pain they were causing. Saturday noon Melvin and Joann Paulsen hosted the following for lunch at the Luverne Pizza Ranch. They were Mark and Bryce Paulsen and Ryan Vierstraete. Marshall, Glenn, Grant and Morgan Paulsen, Sioux Falls, and Laura Paulsen, Hills, in honor of Melvin’s birthday which is Flag Day, June 14, and also in honor of Father’s Day. Friday evening supper guests in the home of Ron and Cheryl Hup in Hills were Julie Springman and daughters from Forest Lake, and Melba Boeve. Now that fathers have had their day when their families gathered to let him know how much he means and has meant to them. All fathers are probably living on cloud nine by now. As I was thinking about that I thought it might be a good time to give our fathers a few tips on how to be even a better father as he will have a whole year to improve. I would like to share a few suggestions for him to ponder that were written by Christopher Nathan. "Don’t underestimate the importance of your role as head of the family, the basic unit of society. You and all other fathers virtually affect the destiny of the community, nation and world. Give your home top priority. No matter how successful you may be on the job or in business, your life can be a failure if you neglect to give your family the time and personal attention they both need and deserve.Be a good listener. Share your children’s experiences and problems by listening. Set an example for your children. Practice what you preach.Teach them to take responsibility. Don’t hand them everything on a silver platter!Develop each child’s personality. Treat each child as an individual to guide and encourage. Inspire them to lead constructive lives. Train them to think beyond self in planning their lives. And last but not least! Look at things from their point of view."That should give all fathers a few things to think about. I know they already have, so this is just a reminder. A life gets so busy there are times we don’t even have time to think. Hope you all had a Happy Fathers Day and will have an entire year of happy family living.

10 years ago (1993)"The case between the H-BC Board of Education and Merlin Klein may soon come to an end. Earlier this year, the board agreed to petition the Minnesota Supreme Court after the State Court of Appeals ruled in Klein’s favor. Prior to that ruling, an arbitrator ruled in favor of the H-BC Board of Education."25 years ago (1978)"Leanne Goehle, Hills, representing Unit No. 399, American Legion Auxiliary of Hills, has returned from spending a week at Girls State, held from June 11 to 17, 1978, at the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul. She was elected as County Sheriff."50 years ago (1953)"We had an all day rain Sunday totaling nearly three inches here. At Sheldon and Spencer, Iowa, 7 to 8 inches were reported. It was hard on roads and railroads. No Minneapolis or Sioux City mail arrived. Gary Timmer said the R.R. section crew put in 18 hours starting at midnight Sunday. Suppose the Hills crew did the same."75 years ago (1928)"Mrs. Carola Nash and Gurine Nerison returned from the State Teacher’s College at Mankato last Thursday evening to spend the summer vacation at their respective homes."100 years ago (1903)"Mr. Boone is just putting the finishing touches on a 10-foot walk in front of Steensen’s Drug Store. This building belongs to Dr. Gillen of Doon, a non-resident, and we wish to congratulate the gentleman for the spirit he has shown in his willingness to do his part in giving Hills cement sidewalks. Other non-residents should follow Mr. Gillen’s example on this subject."

Edith Rozeboom, 75, Luverne, formerly of the Steen and Hills area, died Monday, June 16, 2003, in Luverne Community Hospital after a sudden illness at home. Services were Thursday, June 19, at American Reformed Church in Luverne. The Rev. David Sikkema officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne. Edith Anema was born, along with her twin sister Florence, to Peter and Anna (DeBoer) Anema on April 7, 1928, in Hull, Iowa. The family moved to Rock Valley, Iowa in 1932, where she grew up and attended school. The family moved to Sioux City, Iowa, in 1944. She graduated from Central High School, Sioux City, in 1946. After their education, she, and her twin sister, went to Chicago to work as telephone operators. Later, she returned to Sioux City. She married Jim Rozeboom on Dec. 14, 1949, in Steen. Following their marriage, they lived in Sioux City for a year before moving to Hills and then to Luverne where they lived for six years. They also lived in Hardwick before moving to Beaver Creek where they spent the majority of their married life before moving to Steen in 1989. She began working in the activities department at Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center in Luverne in 1976 and later became the director of activities. After their retirement, they spent their winters in Texas and enjoyed traveling in their motor home. For the past 12 years they have lived in Luverne.Mrs. Rozeboom was a member of American Reformed Church in Luverne. She enjoyed gardening.Survivors include her husband, Jim Rozeboom, Luverne; three sons, Harley Rozeboom, Jasper, Bert (Michelle) Rozeboom, Garretson, S.D., and Al (Denise) Rozeboom, Luverne; two daughters, Cherlyn (Gary) Bosch, Valley Springs, and Dolly (Tom) Van Der Weerd, Rock Rapids, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Chuck Anema, San Antonio, Texas; her twin sister, Florence Van Schepen, Sioux City, and two other sisters, Marie Wiersma, Redlands, Calif., and Barbara Bennett, Sioux City.Mrs. Rozeboom was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, and a granddaughter, Angie Rozeboom. Roste Funeral Home, Hills, was in charge of arrangements.