Chamber and ‘King of Trails’ to host marketplaceThe Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the "King of Trails" association, is hosting a "King of Trails" fall marketplace from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003. Luverne will be one of many communities along Highway 75, the "King of Trails," that will be promoting the marketplace event.The "King of Trails," which runs from Luverne to the Canadian border, is approximately 400 miles long.In Luverne, the vacant lot across the street from Casey’s on S. Highway 75 will be the site of the marketplace.Items to be sold will include fall produce, baked goods, crafts, flea market, antiques, collectibles, books, furniture, rummage, art work, pets, autos, or any- thing else you may wish to sell.A $15 fee will get you a 12 foot space to sell your items. The money will be used to advertise and promote the event.If you would like to participate, contact the Luverne Chamber at 507-283-4061Luverne to observe second anniversary of September 11The Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing a remembrance for the 2nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Centers.Last year several hundred people gathered on Main Street for a moment of silence on the first anniversary of the terrorist attack.This year’s observance will take place at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 11. They are asking participants to form a human chain around Main Street while the Luverne Fire Department will note the time with a blast of their horn followed by the playing of Taps by members of the high school marching band.Library’s annual book sale needs your booksThe Friends of the Library are planning their 7th annual book sale, but first they need your books.The annual book sale has been a successful event for the volunteer group since it was started in 1997, raising approximately $1,000 each year.This year the money is needed more than ever, according to Barb Golla, co- chair of the event.With the recent budget cuts, the jointly owned city/county library took a financial hit of approximately $12,000.For the book drive to be a success, they need your used books to sell.The library will be collecting books for the sale now through Sept. 13.The book sale dates are Sept. 18 to 20.Community Blood Bank is happy with resultsThe Community Blood Bank recently conducted a blood drive, and they want you to know the results.On Aug. 20, the blood bank collected 46 units of blood, which according to them can be used to help 138 seriously ill patients.Over the past 15 visits, 452 units have been donated.The Community Blood Bank supplies blood and blood products to the Luverne Community Hospital, as well as 25 other hospitals in eastern South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa.Goodwill has a successful driveGoodwill Industries is declaring their recent Ambassador drive a success.During the drive, residents of the Luverne area contributed 42,000 pounds of materials, which will be distributed to the 16 Goodwill regional store locations.The next Goodwill Ambassador trailer will be in Luverne on Wednesday, Sept. 24.Publisher Roger Tollefson can be reached by e-mail at tolly@star-herald.com
