Glen sets March 17 as opening day
March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, will mark the opening of the new Glen’s Food Center.
According to owner, Glen Gust, the move to the former Jubilee store will take place after his current location closes on Sunday, March 16, and will reopen the next morning at the new facility.
Although the former Jubilee store is only a couple of years old, a lot of work still had to be done.
The biggest project was remodeling the deli and adding a bakery to the location.
When the facility was a Jubilee, most of the baked products were baked off-site and brought in. All bakery items will now be baked on site when the remodeling is completed.
One other physical change will be the addition of a new entrance directly into the deli.
According to Gust, the additional entrance will add convenience for the deli customers as well as freeing up parking space for grocery customers near the main entrance.
Other changes made over issues included restocking the store so items will be on the same shelves as they were in the former Glen’s location, adding all signage and repainting the store to the Affiliated colors.
Along with expanding from approximately 20,000 to 30,000 square feet, Glen’s shoppers will also appreciate the larger and more convenient parking lot the new store will have.
Will there be a 21st St. Patty’s Day Parade?
That depends on you.
Twenty years ago, Don Cashin decided Luverne needed a celebration to get spring off to a good start, and what better way to celebrate his Irish heritage, than to have a St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Since then, floats and cars with dignitaries have paraded down Main Street on March 17, usually taking a second loop, just for good measure.
Of course, the celebrating didn’t end there. The local dining and drinking establishments would see to that.
Last year may truly have been the last year. First Farmer’s and Merchants Bank sponsored the event up until last year, when the Chamber took the reins.
This year, unless some volunteers step forward, the 20-year tradition will come to an end.
If any individual, or possibly a corporate sponsor, would like to try their hand at it, now is the time to step forward.
Volunteers should contact the Luverne Chamber Commerce.
Esselink profiled in Star Tribune
Hills native and standout basketball player, Steve Esselink, was featured in Saturday edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Esselink, who transferred to the University of Minnesota from Augustana, was originally described as a one-trick pony, that of a gunner, or three point shooter.
Recently, however, what was considered to be his weak spot, his defensive skills, have seen some noticeable improvement.
The 6-6 junior is grabbing rebounds and coming up with loose balls, according to his coaches.
Along with his improved defensive skills, his playing time is also increasing.
In a recent game against Michigan State, he played a career high of 25 minutes. He also scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds in the game.
On the negative side of this season, Esselink was sidelined for two games when he broke his left pinky on Jan. 15 at Wisconsin.
ARC holds annual rose sale
ARC is holding their annual rose sale during the month of March, in recognition of National Mental Retardation and Related Disabilities Month.
According to ARC, tables will be set up at Pizza Ranch, Glen’s and Pamida, or by calling 283-8769.
Publisher Roger Tollefson can be reached by e-mail at tolly@star-herald.com
