CITY OF LUVERNE, MINNESOTANOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENTION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS AND THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN THEREFORNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Luverne, Minnesota, will meet on February 14, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall, in Luverne, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on (a) the intention to issue general obligation capital improvement plan bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 and (b) the proposal to adopt a capital improvement plan therefor. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance various capital improvements within the City pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.521.All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above.If a petition requesting a vote on the issuance of the bonds is signed by voters equal to five percent of the votes cast in the City in the last general election and is filed with the City within thirty days after the public hearing, the bonds may only be issued upon obtaining the approval of the majority of the voters voting on the question of issuing the bonds.Individuals unable to attend the public hearing can make written comment by writing to the City Clerk, Luverne City Hall, P.O. Box 659, Luverne, Minnesota 56156-0659. Written comments must be received prior to the date and time of the public hearing.BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL/s/ Marianne PerkinsCity Clerk1-19

ORDINANCE NO. 280, THIRD SERIESAN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE REGULATIONS (SUMMARY)The City Council unanimously introduced and adopted an ordinance relating to land use regulations that were inadvertently omitted from the current code edition, that all or in part is the same as stated in the previous code edition.The following sections of the code affected are as follows:Adding language clarifying attached/detached accessory structure requirements and adding language regarding private swimming pools which had been inadvertently omitted in Section 11.09, Subd. 4.Land use regulations in Section 11.09 for Limited Industrial (l-1) Subd. 10, Special Industrial (1-2) Subd. 11, and public (P) Subd. 12 zoning districts that were inadvertently omitted.Requirements inadvertently omitted from the sign code regarding freestanding signs within .2 miles of Interstate 90 and along Highway 75 in Section 11.16, Subd. 2 (C).This ordinance shall take full force and effect seven (7) days after its publication.1-19

ORDINANCE NO. 282, THIRD SERIESAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.03, SUBDIVISION 1, RESIDENTIAL "IRC" (INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE), AND SECTION 4.99, WHICH AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONSTHE CITY OF LUVERNE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: SECTION 1. That Chapter 4, Sec. 4.03, Subd. 1, of the Luverne City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: SEC. 4.03. PERMIT FEES Subd. 1. Fees for permits under this chapter, which may include a surcharge, shall be determined by the Council and fixed by its resolution, a copy of which shall be in the office of the Administrative Authority (Building Official) and uniformly enforced. MN Rule part 1300.0160, Subp. 2, requires the following to be adopted by ordinance:Residential "IRC"(International Residential Code)Plumbing and Mechanical Permit FeesoLess than $500.00 no fee. oFurnace replacement $15.00 plus $0.50 state surcharge.o$500.00 and over: the fee is based on the residential fee schedule, with the exception of furnace replacements which would remain $15.00. oPlumbing Plan Review Fee $50.00/hr.TOTAL VALUATION RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FEES$1.00 to $2500.00 $35.00$2501.00 to $5,000.00 $45.00$5,001.00 to $7,500.00 $55.00$7,501.00 to $25,000.00 $55.00 for first $7,500 plus $7.50 for each additional $500 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.$25,001 to $50,000 $317.50 for first $25,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000$50,001 to $100,000 $492.50 for first $50,000 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000$100,001 to $500,000 $792.50 for first $100,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000$500,001 to $1,000,000 $2,792.50 for first $500,000 plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000$1,000,001 and up $4917.50 for first $1,000,000 plus $2.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.State Surcharge Add .0005 x valuation SEC 2. This ordinance shall take force and effect seven (7) days after its publication. 1-19

PUBLIC NOTICECLOSE PROXIMITY PROPERTY OWNRS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS OF THE ROCK COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONNotice is hereby given that the Rock County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 30th, 2006 at the Rock County Family Services Building located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 7:30 p.m. to act on the following conditional use permit application:Conditional use: Expansion of an existing feedlot located within 1/4 mile of a neighboring residence.Property Owner: Tom VerSteegLegal Description: SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 2 in Beaver Creek Township, T102N, R46W, Rock County, Minnesota.The conditional use permit is for the expansion of an existing feedlot on the property described above. The proposed facility consists of a 51’ x 192’ total confinement barn to house 1200 head of swine between 55 and 300 pounds. Using 0.3 animal units per head, total animal units are 360. The building shall have a 51 x 192’ x 8’ poured reinforced concrete pit for manure storage. Existing buildings include 2 – 40’ x 188’ total confinements with a 170’ x 280’ x 12’ open lagoon housing 1950 head of swine. The total animal unit capacity will be 945.The described property is zoned as A-2, General Agriculture. All persons interested may appear and be heard at said time and place, or submit views in writing or by representative.Dated: January 19, 200By Order of the Rock County Planning & Zoning CommissionEric Hartman, Zoning Administrator311 W. Gabrielson RoadLuverne, MN 56156507-283-8862 1-19, 1-26

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISION FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTNOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKESTATE OFLOUIS K. SARGENT DECEDENT It is Ordered and Notice is given that on Monday, February 13, 2006 at 3:30 (p.m.) a hearing will be held in this Court at Rock County Courthouse, Luverne, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of Decedent, dated November 15, 2004 and codicil (N/A) to the will dated (N/A) and separate writing (N/A) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 ("Will"), and for the appointment of Eleanor O. Sargent whose address is: 430 S. Fairview Dr., Luverne, MN 56156 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in a SUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. /s/ TIMOTHY K. CONNELL TIMOTHY K. CONNELL Judge Date /s/ SANDRA L. VRTACNIK SANDRA L. VRTACNIK Court Administrator DateAttorney for Personal RepresentativeBENJAMIN VANDER KOOI, JR.VANDER KOOI LAW OFFICES, P.A.127 E. MainP.O. Box 746Luverne, MN 56156-0746507-283-9546Attorney I.D. No. 112124 1-19, 1-26

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTDISTRICT COURTPROBATE COURT DIVISIONNOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCK In Re: Estate ofRuth Rogen, DeceasedNotice is given that an application for informal probate of the decedent’s will dated March 17, 1998 has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Any objections may be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after proper notice and hearing.Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Mark Rogen, 48790 246th Street, Garretson, South Dakota 57030, and Mary Bisson, 607 Weber Drive, Sturgis, SD 57785, as co-personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Timothy K. Connell 12-29-05 Judge Date /s/ Sandra L. Vrtacnik 12-29-05Court Administrator DateAaron J. EmersonMyers, Peters, Hoffman, Billion & Pfeiffer300 North Dakota Avenue, Suite 510PO Box 1085Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1085605/336-3700Attorney License No. 03450641-19, 1-26

We cover more than sports; local fine arts regularly fill pages of the Star HeraldAs a local weekly newspaper covering athletic events in four different school districts, the Star Herald dedicates about four pages in the B Section each week to sports.But we’re also proud to say our local arts scene gets generous coverage, too. That’s mostly because we’re fortunate to have plenty of opportunities to cover the arts — particularly musical performances.Grace Lutheran Church last weekend put on a remarkable performance of "To the Castle," that was reportedly Green Earth Players quality (see page 3A).Coming off a holiday season, all our local churches, for that matter, performed or hosted quality musical events, including the American Reformed Church’s annual Winterfest drama, and Holy Trinity Episcopal hosting Emily Lodine’s "O Holy Night," opera singing.Next week, we look forward to publishing a story previewing the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s Jan. 29 performance in the Palace Theatre.It’s too bad we in the print news business can’t capture those delightful sounds for our readers.Much of the musical appreciation and training starts in schools, and we’re fortunate in Luverne to have a strong performing arts program to get kids involved in band, choir and drama.This week, LHS choir director Kyle Eastman shares photographs of the Luther College Dorian Vocal Festival, for example. Next week, we’ll share photos of the Luverne One-Act Play cast and crew.We’re not able to attend every local school performance, but this weekend everyone will have a chance to support the LHS music program.The 26th annual Music Boosters Winter Carnival will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Luverne High School gym.Whether you care about music or not, it’s always a great night out for people of all ages.In addition to a variety of carnival booth games, the night offers bingo, raffles, a variety of food (including cotton candy), balloons and a cake walk, plus much more.We’ll be there with our cameras to capture the activities, and we’ll bring you those pictures in next week’s paper. … Meanwhile, we’ll keep looking for opportunities to showcase local talents in the arts.

Thanks to the generosity of the Hills-Beaver Creek Student Council, I received what I consider to be my first out-of-body experience on Jan. 6.I was in Hills to take in the H-BC-Ellsworth boys’ basketball game.I’ve been in the H-BC gym more times than I can count over the past 20 years, but this time was different.When I stepped into the gym that night, without realizing what went on in the gym during the Christmas break, I couldn’t believe my eyes.Hugo Goehle Gym is now the proud home of a new lighting system, and the credit for the makeover goes to the 20-some H-BC Student Council members in grades 7-12 who picked up the bill for the project."They were able to fix a problem we’ve had for a long time," said H-BC superintendent Dave Deragisch."We actually had estimates for a new (lighting) system as a part of our locker room construction project a couple of years ago, but we didn’t have enough money to fund it at that time.""Since all the estimating was done, all the kids had to do was order the lights and contact an electrician to put them in," Deragisch added.Although my residence is nowhere near H-BC’s district lines, I’m confident that I can speak for many of the district’s residents in saying I’m really proud of H-BC Student Council.They easily could have used the approximately $5,500 they generated from the vending machines inside the school for selfish causes. Instead, they decided to use their money to improve a school they are obviously proud of by staging one of the most selfless acts I’ve ever heard of."They are fantastic, great kids. They are very unselfish," Deragisch offered.According to the superindentent, the new lighting system might just be the start of another makeover in the gym."Now the kids have getting new bleachers on their minds," Deragisch said.If that’s the case, I want one of the Student Council members to approach me the next time I’m in Hills to take in an H-BC sporting event.Since I rarely get out of the gym, I’ll ask that individual to guide me to the nearest vending machine they raise funds from, and I’ll purchase something every time I’m there from now on.That’s the least I can do for the H-BC Student Council, who turned one of the darkest gyms I’m asked to shoot photographs in into one of the best-lit gyms I visit on a regular basis.Be proud of yourselves, H-BC students.Your selflessness and generosity will be appreciated for many years to come, and I’m sure I won’t be the only person telling you that.

10 years ago (1996)
Residents and businesses have a choice for local Internet access. Both the school district and Rural Connections are selling it, but people are slow in signing up for the new technology.
Preliminary figures for open enrollment show a shift of students in at least two districts in the county.The biggest growth is in Luverne, which has a total enrollment of about 1,480 and 123 open-enrolled students. Hills-Beaver Creek open enrolls 63 to Luverne and Ellsworth open enrolls 33 to Luverne.25 years ago (1981)
The Cardinal boys basketball team dropped to number two in the Southwest Conference. Hills-Beaver Creek boys hung onto their number one rating in the Tri-County Conference with a cliff hanger against Magnolia.
The city of Luverne has ordered the new Christian Reformed Church to comply with state building codes and install a sprinkler system in its basement.50 years ago (1956)
"John’s Place" will open Friday, it was announced by Mr. and Mrs. John Schewitz, owners. It will feature lunches, beer, soft drinks, candy, tobacco products and the like, ad will provide room for card players in the basement.
The new school is about 60 percent completed.
Births outnumbered deaths in Rock County last year. There were 232 born and 89 died.
The city has set Feb. 16 for opening bids for the new hospital, which will be ready for use sometime in 1957.75 years ago (1931)
Three teams and about nine men started excavating the basement for Oscar Swanson’s new meat market building last Friday morning. The frost has reached to a depth of about sixteen inches, and the men were obliged to use long sharp iron wedges to break through the frozen crust.100 years ago (1906)
Two young men named Anderson recently made an assault on Merchant Ross of Valley Springs with an ax. Valley Springs seems to be bound to occupy a prominent positioning in the public eye.