Computer Tutors, Luverne’s newest businessLuverne has a new computer store on its Main Street.Scott and Michelle Wessels have opened Computer Tutors in the former Shaw Drug Store building, located at 108 E. Main, next to the Palace Theatre building.Computer Tutors will offer locally built computer systems as well as networking peripherals, modems and office supplies.A grand opening is scheduled for early April.‘Celebrate Seniors’ this SaturdayThe Celebrate Seniors ’04 event will be at the Blue Mound Banquet Center this Friday, March 26.The four-hour program will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is designed to give senior citizens the awareness of many services and programs available in Rock County.The $6 charge will include a meal, as well as coffee and cookies throughout the day.Agencies and organizations at the event will contribute to drawings for various door prizes.Some of the door prizes include 12 Twins tickets, Canary tickets as well as gift certificates from various Luverne merchants.If you have any questions about the event, contact Nancy Kaczrowski at 283-2375 or Greta Vander Brink at 283-5064.DFL Minority leader to meet citizens FridayMatt Entenza, the DFL House minority leader, and Aaron Peterson, DFL, Madison, will be in Luverne this Friday to listen to citizens about issues affecting out-state Minnesota.Primary issues they want to hear about include local government aid cuts and education funding.Entenza, originally from Worthington, is currently a representative from St. Paul.Peterson, was first elected in 2002 to fill the west central house seat previously occupied by his father, Doug Peterson.The elder Peterson is now the executive director of Minnesota Farmers Union.The event will be 10:45 a.m. Friday, March 26, at the Luverne Pizza Ranch. Citywide rummage sale May 1I know I’m getting a little ahead of myself, but a rummage sale is something you need to have a little advance warning about.May 1 will mark the 16th year the Luverne Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the annual event.In recent years, more than 90 families have participated in the citywide event.For a participation fee of $12, you will get your name listed in area newspapers and radio, a rummage sale sign for your lawn and have your location placed on the map, which will be available at the Chamber office, Glen’s Food Center and all three convenience stores.The rummage sale hours run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.You have until April 20 to sign up at the Chamber, but in the meantime, you better start going through your basement, attic and closets for those priceless items you don’t want anymore.Home Show reminderThis is another reminder of the Home Show this Saturday, March 27.The doors of the Ice Arena will open at 9 a.m. and run untill 3 p.m.As of Wednesday, approximately 20 businesses have rented booth space for the show, featuring products that include new construction, remodeling, landscaping, financing and home decorating.Publisher Roger Tollefson can be reached by e-mail at tolly@star-herald.com
