By John RittenhouseThe Hills-Beaver Creek boys raised their Red Rock Conference record to 6-3 with a convincing win in Westbrook Friday.The Patriots coasted to an 18-point lead in the first half and led by 20 points after three quarters before settling for a 62-52 victory over the Westbrook-Walnut Grove Chargers.H-BC dominated the game statistically and it showed in the first half, when it sported 21-8 and 39-21 leads at the opening quarter breaks.The Patriots led 52-32 heading into the fourth quarter when W-WG used a 20-10 scoring cushion to trim the final margin of victory to 10 points.H-BC, which made 48 percent of its field goals and outrebounded W-WG 37-24 in the game, received a 15-point, six-rebound, three-assist effort from Zach Wysong.Kale Wiertzema scored 14 points, grabbed eight rebounds and led the Patriots with seven assists.Tom LeBoutillier made seven of nine field goals and scored 14 points for the winners. Trey Van Wyhe netted 10 points, pulled down seven rebounds and passed for three assists.Box scoreBush 1 0 1-1 3, Elbers 0 0 0-0 0, Wysong 2 2 5-6 15, Jackson 0 0 0-2 0, Broesder 0 1 1-3 4, Wiertzema 2 1 7-10 14, Van Wyhe 5 0 0-0 10, Spykerboer 1 0 0-0 2, LeBoutillier 7 0 0-3 14.Team statisticsH-BC: 22 of 46 field goals (48 percent), 14 of 25 free throws (56 percent), 37 rebounds, 14 turnovers.W-WG: 21 of 58 field goals (31 percent), six of six free throws (100 percent), 24 rebounds, 10 turnovers.

By John RittenhouseThe Hills-Beaver Creek girls had a five-game basketball winning streak snapped when they played Southwest Star Concept in Okabena Thursday.SSC raced to a 12-2 lead in the first quarter and fought off a late challenge by H-BC to upend the Patriots 54-41.The Patriots made a bid to erase SSC’s early advantage when they trimmed the difference to four points (28-24) at one stage of the third quarter. The Quasars, however, outscored H-BC 26-17 the rest of the way to win by 13."We were sluggish all night," said Patriot coach Tom Goehle. "They did a good job of being physical with us. We didn’t execute our offense very well because of their physical play."H-BC trimmed SSC’s lead to eight points (24-16) by halftime and trailed by six points (30-24) after three periods.SSC canned 12 of 12 free throws in the fourth quarter on the way to a 13-point win.Cassi Tilstra, who led the Patriots with five assists and four steals, netted 12 of her team-high 22 points in the fourth quarter.Erin Boeve netted 12 points for the Patriots. Brittney Rozeboom charted seven rebounds and three steals.H-BC was scheduled to play in Fulda Monday, but the game was postponed until Feb. 14. The 10-6 Patriots host Adrian tonight before playing road games against Ellsworth Saturday and Murray County Central Tuesday.Box scoreRozeboom 1 0 0-2 2, Bush 0 0 1-2 1, Sandstede 1 00-0 2, Tilstra 7 0 6-6 22, Hoyme 0 0 0-0 0, Boeve 3 0 6-8 12, Olson 1 0 0-0 2, Mulder 0 0 0-0 0, Fransman 0 0 0-0 0.Team statisticsH-BC: 13 of 42 field goals (31 percent), 13 of 18 free throws (72 percent), 30 rebounds, 10 turnovers.SSC: 19 of 40 field goals (48 percent), 15 of 16 free throws (94 percent), 36 rebounds, 20 turnovers.

10 years ago (1994)"Several Rock County farmers are getting the chance to make up for money lost during last summer’s flooding.The Rock County Highway Department is making up for time lost when they were tied down with flood repair work.A grant through the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council allows Rock County to hire farmers to do work that may otherwise be neglected. At the same time, it helps those who lost income due to floods."25 years ago (1979)"Side effects of the political power struggle that has plagued the country of Iran in recent weeks are being felt in Luverne by the A.R. Wood Manufacturing Company. A shipment of poultry cage laying equipment, valued in excess of $400,000, is being held in a customs warehouse in the beleaguered country.Release of the equipment hinges on the reopening of the banks, which local company officials hope will result in the release of the money owed to the firm for the equipment."50 years ago (1954)"George Golla was elected chairman of a county wide organization which will spark a campaign to raise funds for a new Community Hospital building here. Burdell Rowe was elected secretary of the committee. A group of interested citizens representing various sections of Rock County met Tuesday night at the Jake Schoon home to discuss the need for a new hospital building."75 years ago (1929)"Ellsworth’s uncommonly fast independent basketball team won a close victory over their Lismore opponents in the battle staged Tuesday evening at the Armory in this city. The score was 13 to 14.These two teams had played two games, each one winning a game on their own floor and the ‘rubber’ was played on the neutral floor offered by Luverne."100 years ago (1904)"A deal was closed by Finke & Severson Monday whereby F.R. Myrick sold the north half of section 9, Martin township, which includes the Myrick claim and the old Finkelson place, to George D. Nelson, for $65 an acre. Mr. Myrick takes in exchange Mr. Nelson’s 120 acres, known as the Vail land, at $60. This deal involved a consideration of $28,000."

Pursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the application for a variance submitted by Monte Zwaan to construct a new feedlot within 1/4 mile of a neighboring residence. The feedlot would be located in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the section 16 in Clinton Township, T101N, R45W, Rock County, MN. Rock County Zoning AdministratorEric Hartman(2-5, 2-12)

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISIONFIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTNOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (ANCILLARY PROCEEDING)STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKESTATE OFBruce A. Seeman, also known as Bruce Seeman DECEDENT It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 23, 2004, at 9:00 (a.m.) a hearing will be held in this Court at the Courthouse in Luverne, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent and for the appointment of Douglas Seeman, whose address is 176 241st Street, Jasper, MN 56144 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 assets of the Estate in Minnesota including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and 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. Timothy K. Connell Timothy K. Connell Judge DateSandra L. Vrtacnik 1-23-04Court Administrator Dateby: Patricia A. Overgaard deputyAttorney For PetitionerJames E. O’NeillO’Neill, O’Neill & BardusonAttorneys at Law114 No. Hiawatha Ave.Pipestone, MN 56164-507-825-4266Atty Reg. No. 82557(2-5, 2-12)

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISIONFIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (ANCILLARY PROCEEDING)STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKESTATE OFCornelia Boelman DECEDENTIt is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 23, 2004, at 9:00 (a.m.) a hearing will be held in this Court at the Rock County Courthouse, 204 East Brown, Luverne, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of Decedent, dated 01/16/1992, 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 Jayne Boelman whose address is 7753 31st Avenue NE, Seattle, Washington 98115 as ancillary 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 power to administer the assets of the Estate in Minnesota including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and 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 02/03/2004Timothy K. Connell Judge Date/s/ Sandra L. Vrtacnik 02/03/2004Sandra L. Vrtacnik Court Administrator DateAttorney For Personal RepresentativeDonald R. KlosterbuerSkewes, Klosterbuer & Vajgrt, L.L.P.120 N. McKenzieBox 538Luverne, MN 56156-0538Telephone 507 283-9111Attorney License #56674(2-5, 2-12)

Pursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2004. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the application for a conditional use permit submitted by AAT Communications Corporation to replace an existing communication tower with a 300 foot guyed wireless communication tower. The tower would be located in the SW 1/4 of the section 15 in Mound Township, T103N, R45W, Rock County, MN. Rock County Zoning AdministratorEric Hartman(2-5, 2-12)

Pursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2004. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the application for a variance submitted by AAT Communications Corporation to replace an existing communication tower, which would not meet the current setback to a residential structure and the right of way setback. The tower would be located in the SW 1/4 of the section 15 in Mound Township, T103N, R45W, Rock County, MN.Rock County Zoning AdministratorEric Hartman(2-5, 2-12)

Law Library 9:00 AMRock County Courthouse January 20, 2004Chair Jarchow called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve the January 20, 2004 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded Boyenga, to approve the January 6, 2004 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Wildung, to approve the following items on the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. FSA Contract with Luverne School District and Southwestern Mental Health Center to provide school mental health services effective 1-1-04 to 6-30-04. Rock County’s share of the contract is $10,055.2. FSA Contract with Hills-Beaver Creek School District and Southwestern Mental Health Center to provide school mental health services effective 1-1-04 to 6-30-04. Rock County’s share of the contract is $1,850. Note: By mutual agreement, the school mental health social worker position will not be initiated until next school year (September 04). 3. FSA Contract 10-2110-04 with Southwestern Mental Health Center to provide home based counseling services effective 1-1-04 to 6-30-04. Rates are $50/hour for professional services, and $70/hour for Licensed Therapist services. 4. King of Trails Membership - $25.00Motion by Hoime, seconded by Boyenga, to declare the following items as surplus and for sale: (7) LEC radios, that will be transferred to county fire departments; (4) desks @ Highway, (1) sander; (1) tarring machine. Motion was declared carried on a voice vote. Eric Hartman, Land Management Office Director presented an update on the Engineer in training, there are some continued discussions with the joint powers organization involving funding and expenses for the position. No action was taken. He also provided a quarterly feedlot update, citing the status of the feedlot review that is being conducted from the Land Management Office. The County Board directed that the Administrator invite Loren Forrest to the February 3rd County board meeting to discuss his recent business venture involving ethanol production. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the fund balances; motion by Boyenga, seconded by Hoime, to approve the fund balance report, declared carried on a voice vote. The Auditor/Treasurer presented the claims and Commissioner’s per diems totaling $490.00; motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to authorize payment of the claims and per diems, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General $ 85,092.37LEC 5,584.31Road & Bridge 108,749.21Welfare 51,026.26Landfill 10,229.61TOTAL $260,681.76Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to approve Resolution No. 06-04, a rural water split on parcel 03-10133-000 located in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of 24-101-46, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Wildung, directing the Administrator to send a letter to Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water Board requesting (1) representative from Rock County be placed on that board, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded Bakken, to approve Resolution 05-04, ratifying the current members of the Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water Board, declared carried on a voice vote. The Auditor/Treasurer discussed credit card payments options in the License Center. Based on research, she has determined it would cost $3,500 for the initial setup with transaction fees in addition. Following that discussion, the County Board directed that during Y2004, the Budget Committee review credit card payment options for all county activities. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Hoime, authorized payment to the Rural Minnesota Task Force dues of $2,000, declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board directed the Administrator to request the County Assessor Tom Houselog to attend the next County Board meeting to discuss the taxation on wind towers. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to approve a press release in support of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of an invitation for an Open House celebration for the Veteran’s Home on Sunday, January 25th and another Open House invitation for Extension on February 11th. The County Board requested information regarding Insecticide Training in Luverne from the Extension Regional Office and discuss whether or not Extension will participate in the Ag Day in Rock County. Motion by Wildung, seconded Boyenga, to appoint the following individuals to the following boards and committees, declared carried on a voice vote. Kraig Rust, Rock County Pool & Fitness CenterSam Polzin, Rock County Senior Citizen Advisory BoardRhonna Snyder, Rock County Senior Citizen Advisory BoardGawaine Dekevers, Planning & Zoning (contingent upon his approval)Commissioner Wildung informed the County that the School Social Mental Health Worker contract has been approved and that the position will be full time and will be filled in the fall of 2004. Commissioner Hoime stated that he attended the District VIII Environmental and Land Use meeting and they discussed a number of items regarding land use. Commissioner Wildung stated that Home Health Care services had been discussed at the last Senior Citizen Advisory meeting and that the issue had been referred back to Public Health, which also took the issue under advisement; they took the following action where they would continue to monitor numbers and review the Home Health Care services. The County Board directed the Administrator to distribute the Regional Development Commission legislative issues at the February 3rd board meeting as part of the goals and objectives session.With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was declared adjourned. Bob Jarchow, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(2-5)