The Luverne Cardinals Cross Country teams raced against teams in their section for the first time Friday, Sept. 2, and brought home a mountain of medals from the Mountain Lake meet.
“The conditions were a bit warm at times, but they did a nice job of working through it and striving to improve,” LHS coach Pete Janiszeski said.
“Any time you can combine for 22 Top-15 individual performances and three team championships, it's a great day.”
The boys’ varsity placed first as a team with Camden Janiszeski finishing the 5k first in 16:29.
Not far behind him were Owen Janiszeski (16:53), Ryan Fick (17:49) and Sage Viessman (18:04).
Janiszeski said, “They worked hard and took another step forward, while getting the chance to see how they stack up against some of the teams in our section.”
Official boys’ scores had Luverne in first, Murray County Central in second, Windom Area in third, Fairmont in fourth and Jackson County Central in fifth.
Official girls’ scores had Murray County Central in first, Luverne in second, Windom Area in third, Fairmont in fourth and Adrian/Ellsworth in fifth.
In other varsity 5k results, Leif Ingebretson was 31st with a time of 18:58 and Kaleb Hemme was 43rd with a time of 19:35.
In girls’ varsity, Jenna DeBates was fifth with a time of 19:42, Ella Schmuck sixth in 21:48, Grace Ingebretson 10th in 22:17, Kayla Bloemendaal 11th in 22:27 and Tiana Lais 19th with a time of 23:34.
Here’s a look at the rest of the results from the Paul Metcalf Invitational at the Mountain Lake Golf Course.
Junior varsity boys’ 4k run, first place overall JV boys team: Logan Ommen first (16:41); Dylan Ommen third (17:11); Camden Hoven sixth (17:20); Zach Terrio seventh (17:33); Eli McLendon, 10th (18:21)
Junior varsity girls’ 4k run: Makena Nelson first (19:35); Maria Rops second (19:42); Andrea Luitjens 17th (25:46) and Maddy Schepel 23rd (28:21).
Junior high boys’ 2k: Zander Fountain, 32nd (9:25)
Junior high girls’ 2k, first place overall junior high girls’ team: Khloe Visker first (8:16); Renae DeKam second (8:20); Olivia Lund fourth (8:43); Reinha John seventh (8:57); Grace Kempema eighth (9:01); Mariah Knorr, 13th (9:18); Jaina Fountain, 29th (12:36); Emma Wieneke, 30th (12:36.50)

It was a successful season of racing for two Luverne men who won season championships at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa, in 2022. 
Colton Arends won the USRA Stock Cars class title, and Eric Gaul claimed the season championship in the USRA Hobby Stocks class. 
For Arends it was his first-ever season championship. “This is the first year we raced for points at a single track,” he said. 
After placing second in the first race of the season May 6, Arends won the next three races in a row and led the standings for the remainder of the summer. 
In all, he won seven of the 13 feature races staged at Rapid Speedway this season and ended the year 182 points ahead of the second place driver, Josh Kelderman of Sioux Center, Iowa. 
“Racing is a lot of work, but it’s fun when the hard work pays off,” Arends said, “and it did this season.”
On average 15 cars are entered in the Stock Cars class each Friday night at Rapid Speedway. 
Arends, who has been racing for eight years overall and stock cars for four seasons, also raced in Fairmont, Jackson, Worthington, Slayton, Spencer, Iowa, and Bristol, Tennessee this season. 
“It’s fun racing close to home and kind of having that home crowd,” Arends said of Rapid Speedway, 17 miles south of his farm near Luverne. 
Gaul has been racing for 18 years overall, and 2022 was his fourth season championship. He’s also won in the Sportsman’s class over the years and in Worthington and Slayton. 
The Hobby Stock class at Rapid Speedway is especially competitive, according to Gaul. 
“It was close all season and the pressure was definitely high all year,” he said. 
“It’s probably the best USRA Hobby Stocks in the nation. Four of the top five national points leaders race in Rock Rapids.” 
On average, 21 to 23 cars enter the hobby stocks race in Rock Rapids each Friday night. 
Gaul won four feature races at Rapid Speedway in 2022. His lowest finish of the season was seventh and he averaged a place finish of 2.75 over the 13 races. 
He won the championship 17 points ahead of Dustin Gulbrandson of Sioux Falls. 
“It was a season you only dream of,” Gaul said. 
He said he is grateful to Steve Schouwenburg and Ron Schouwenburg who own the car he races. 
“Without those two, I couldn’t do what I do.”
Both Gaul and Arends praised their sponsons, crew members, family and friends who make their racing hobby possible. 
“It takes a lot of people and time to be successful, and we appreciate all the support,” Arends said.

Many years ago I accepted a position as site manager at a Bible camp. The former manager had been employed there for many years. All I heard from everyone was that I had “big shoes to fill.”
However, it went beyond words. It seemed like whatever I did, it wasn’t like the former. I continued to hear, “That’s not the way James would do it.”
To be transparent and honest, I lost all my confidence and saw all my insecurities manifest. I kept at it, but it took me months to overcome what I had been feeling.
Some of us may have a similar story, struggling with lack of confidence and insecurities. Just know that we have a God that will take us through our storm.
Israel was facing their own storm. Once again they fell back to their evil ways. So God put them under the domination of Midian who overpowered and overwhelmed the Israelites. Their strength forced the Israelites to make forts in caves so they could hide from the Midianites. Through all this domination, the Israelites were brought to poverty and some to starvation.
Then God sent an angel to speak with one of His prophets, Gideon.  We’ll pick up the story in Judges 6:12-13: The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!”
“Sir,” Gideon replied, “if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn’t they say, ‘The Lord brought us up out of Egypt’? But now the Lord has abandoned us and handed us over to the Midianites.”
I wonder if Gideon was thinking the angel was speaking with the wrong guy. It’s not hard to see that Gideon is lacking confidence and feeling insecure with all the destruction surrounding him.
Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!”
“But Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family.”  Judges 6:14-15.
God knew Gideon could do what He was asking. However, Gideon thought of himself as a nobody. He was focused on his own insecurities and not focused on God.
The Lord said to him, “I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites as if you were fighting against one man.”  Judges 6:16.
We may think God is giving Gideon the self-confidence he needed to go and fight against the odds.  However, that’s what we want to think. God’s assurance to Gideon was not to build up his self-confidence; it was to assure him that He was with him. Gideon did not need more self-confidence; he needed more God-confidence.
That’s the same with each of us; we don’t need more self-confidence, we need more God-confidence. With Gideon’s God-confidence, he won the battle.
We all have the ability to choose confidence, even though we may be fearful in doing so. Don’t listen to your fears because fear is a liar. The end to insecurity and all the lies it produces in our own minds ends with our Lord Jesus Christ!
Next time you feel insecure and need confidence, look to God and use His confidence!

St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org
Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor
Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass. Public Mass will be celebrated at FULL capacity in the church. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.
 
Luverne Christian Reformed Church
605 N. Estey St., Luverne
Office Ph. 283-8482; Prayer Line Ph. 449-5982
www.luvernecrc.com — office@luvernecrc.com
Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 6:30 p.m. Evening worship service. We are streaming Sunday services live on YouTube at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Send him a friend request if you’re not connected. You may also visit our website for delayed broadcasts. Also our services are on local cable TV at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. In all circumstances, may we joyfully declare: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:8.
 
First Baptist Church
103 N. Jackson St., P.O. Box 975, Luverne
Ph. 283-4091; email: fbcluv@iw.net — www.fbcluverne.org
Walt Moser, Pastor
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. In-person worship service. Service is also on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m.
 
Grace Lutheran Church
500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4431; www.graceluverne.org — graceluverne@iw.net
Ann Zastrow, Pastor
Dave Christenson, Interim Pastor
Thursday, Sept. 8: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Sunday, Sept. 11: 9 a.m. RALLY DAY Outdoor Worship. 10 a.m. Breakfast & Games. Tuesday, Sept. 13: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. 6:45 a.m. Ministry meetings. 8 p.m. PPC meeting. Wednesday, Sept. 14: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Acolyte training. 7 p.m. Confirmation Orientation for 6th-9th graders and parents. Online, TV and Radio Worship options are available. Online worship: Sundays 9 a.m. at www.graceluverne.org, click Worship tab; or Facebook page at Grace Lutheran ELCA, Luverne. TV: Vast Channel 3 Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Radio: KQAD-AM Radio Sundays at 8:15 a.m.
 
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4571 or 605-215-9834
Andrew Palmquist, Pastor
Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Worship service; worship online as well (at els.org). Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible study. See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne) for other classes and events.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Thursday, Sept. 8: 9 a.m. Cookie Crew. Friday, Sept. 9: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible study. Sunday, Sept. 11: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. 10:50 a.m. Sunday School begins. 11:30 a.m. Patio Party. Tuesday, Sept. 13: 12 p.m. Staff Meeting. 7 p.m. Consistory meeting. Wednesday, Sept. 14: 5:30 p.m. Supper/6:30 p.m. Discipline That Connects with Your Child’s Heart. Services are also broadcast on Vast Channel 3 on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. DVD’s available upon request. To stay up to date on announcements, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @arcluverne.
 
Rock River Community Church
1075 110th Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-9070; email: info@rockrivercommunity.church
Bob Junak, Pastor
Come as you are—Sundays @ 10 a.m.: Main Service. Kids church age 3-6th grade—Nursery. Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service—Kids age 3-6th grade.
 
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4529
Saturday, Sept. 10: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, Sept. 11: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday school; coffee hour. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion. Prayer Warriors after service. Rally Day/Grandparents Day. 4:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Bible Study. Tuesday, Sept. 13: 1:30 p.m. Sewn in Faith. 4:30 p.m. Project Morning Star Golf tournament. 7 p.m. Scouts. Wednesday, Sept. 14: 6:15 p.m. FUEL. 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Kickoff. 8 p.m. AA meeting. Live streamed on Facebook and radio.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: Firstpc@iw.net
Sunday, Sept. 11: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. In-person Worship service and live on Facebook. Our Facebook page can be found under First Presbyterian Church of Luverne. We are also on the local Luverne cable station at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays.
 
St. John Lutheran Church
803 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Ph. 283-2316; email: stjohn@iw.net
www.stjohnlutheranluverne.org
Saturday, Sept. 10: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion. Sunday, Sept. 11: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; Adult Bible Study. Wednesday, Sept. 14: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Catechesis. 7:30 p.m. Youth Group. Services will be available on the Vast Channel 3 Sunday and online at the city website, cityofluverne.org.
 
Living Rock Church
500 E. Main St., Luverne
Ph. 449-0057; www.livingrockswmn.org
Josh Hayden, Pastor
 
New Life Celebration Church
101 W. Maple, Luverne
Ph. (605) 368-1924; email: newlifecelebration@gmail.com
Food mission every third Thursday.
 
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 36, Hardwick
Ph. (507) 669-2855; zionoffice@alliancecom.net
Jesse Baker, Pastor
Sunday, Sept. 11: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Bible study. Worship service on Luverne cable at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday and Friday.
 
Ben Clare United Methodist Church
26762 Ben Clare Ave., Valley Springs, S.D.
igtwlb@WOW.net
Bill Bates, Pastor
 
First Lutheran Church
300 Maple St., Valley Springs, S.D.
Ph. (605) 757-6662
Mark Eliason, Pastor
Sunday, Sept. 11: NOTE: Change of Worship Schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at First Lutheran. 10:30 a.m. Worship at First Lutheran. Worship will be streamed live on Facebook. Video worship via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdQwVxFcU4.
 
Palisade Lutheran Church
211 121st St., Garretson, S.D.
Ph. (507) 597-6257 — firstpalisade@alliancecom.net
Mark Eliason, Pastor
Thursday, Sept. 8: 1:30 p.m. Palisade Lutheran WELCA meeting. 7 p.m. Palisade council meeting. Sunday, Sept.11: NOTE: Change of Worship Schedule. 9 a.m. Worship at Palisade Lutheran with Holy Communion. 10 a.m. Sunday School at Palisade Lutheran. Worship will be streamed live on Facebook. Video worship via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdQwVxFcU4.
 
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 3rd St., P.O Box 73, Beaver Creek
Ph. 507-935-5025
email: lori.firstpres@gmail.com
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Session meeting.
 
Magnolia United Methodist Church
501 E. Luverne St., Magnolia
Ph. 605-215-3429
email: magnoliamnumc@gmail.com
Nancy Manning, Pastor
Sunday, 9 a.m., in-person with livestream available on the church’s Facebook site.
 
Steen Reformed Church
112 W. Church Ave., Steen
Ph. 855-2336
Jeremy Wiersema, Pastor
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship service in-person with livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. Radio worship on KQAD Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
 
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
112 N. Main St., Hills
Ph. 962-3270 / bethlehemofhills@gmail.com
Nita Parker, Pastor
Celebration of 150th Anniversary — Saturday, Sept. 10: 3-6 p.m. Music; inflatables, games, crafts, Mr. Twister. 5 p.m. Meal; Sheri’s Food Truck. Sunday, Sept. 11: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 10 a.m. Celebration Worship Service with music by Bethlehem Choir. Potluck dinner and sharing stories following service. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org. Tuesday, Sept. 6: 2 p.m. Tuff Home Bible study. Wednesday, Sept. 7: 9 a.m. Quilting. 6 p.m. Deacon meeting; Trustee meeting. 7 p.m. Council meeting.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor

Mortgage foreclosure sale set for July 28 
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 24, 2021
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $78,780.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Noah D. Meyer, a single person
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
MIN#: 1005210-0808093166-7
(05-13, 05-20, 05-27, 06-03, 06-10, 06-17)
LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE 
MORTGAGE: Plains Commerce Bank
SERVICER: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed June 30, 2021, Rock County Recorder, 
as Document Number 200387
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
The South Sixty (S 60) feet of Lot Five (5) in Block Three (3) in Barck, Adams, and 
Howe's Addition to the City of Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 703 N Spring Street, Luverne, MN 56156
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 20-0258-000
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Rock
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $80,311.75
THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by 
said mortgage, or any part thereof;
PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 28, 2022, 10:00 A.M.
  PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, West Side Sheriff Dept, Front Step, 
Luverne, MN 56156
to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY:  If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on January 28, 2023, or the next business day if January 28, 2023 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
"THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.
 
Dated: May 27, 2022
 
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Assignee of Mortgagee 
 
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP
 
BY ___________________________
Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778
Gary J. Evers - 0134764
Joseph M. Rossman - 0397070
Attorneys for Mortgagee
LOGS Legal Group LLP
1715 Yankee Doodle Road, Suite 210
Eagan, MN 55121
(952) 831-4060
 
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
(06-09, 06-16, 06-23, 06-30, 07-07, 07-14)
 
Notice of postponement
 
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The above referenced sale scheduled for July 28, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., has been postponed to August 30, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., and will be held at sheriff's main address West Side Sheriff Dept, Front Step, Luverne, MN 56156.
  Unless the mortgage is reinstated under Minnesota Statute 580.30 or the property is redeemed under Minnesota Statute 580.23 the property must be vacated by February 28, 2023. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the date to vacate will be the next business day at 11:59 p.m.
 
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
 
Dated: July 29, 2022
 
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Assignee of Mortgagee 
 
Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778
Gary J. Evers - 0134764
Joseph M. Rossman - 0397070
Attorneys for Mortgagee
LOGS Legal Group LLP
1715 Yankee Doodle Road, Suite 210
Eagan, MN 55121
(952) 831-4060
22-114832
Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee
(08-04)
 
Notice of postponement
 
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The above referenced sale scheduled for August 30, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., has been postponed to September 29, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., and will be held at 
sheriffs main address West Side Sheriff Dept, Front Step, Luverne, MN 56156.
Unless the mortgage is reinstated under Minnesota Statute 580.30 or the property is redeemed under Minnesota Statute 580.23 the property must be vacated by March 29, 2023. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or 
legal holiday, the date to vacate will be the next business day at 11:59 p.m.
 
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
 
Dated: August 22, 2022
 
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Assignee of Mortgagee 
                                                            
Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778
Gary J. Evers - 0134764
Joseph M. Rossman - 0397070
Attorneys for Mortgagee
LOGS Legal Group LLP
1715 Yankee Doodle Road, Suite 210
Eagan, MN 55121
(952) 831-4060
22-114832
Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee
(09-01)

ISD #2184 School Board
meets July 28 
MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF 
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, 
ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA  
A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in
the District Office on July 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Eric Hartman, Reva Sehr, Jeff Stratton,
and David Wrigg. Absent:  Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, Tim Jarchow. Also present: Craig
Oftedahl, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Tyler Reisch, Becky Rahm, Averill Sehr,
and Mavis Fodness – Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of
Allegiance. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to approve the agenda
as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to approve the June 23, 2022, School
Board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the School District and Student Activity bills with the School Board in the amount of $1,465,297.58 and payroll in the amount of $532,663.25 for a grand total of $1,997,960.83. Motion made by Sehr, second by Wrigg, to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to receive the Student Activity report showing the balances as of June 30, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to accept the 2022-2023 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Wrigg, to continue membership in the
Minnesota Rural Education Association for the 2022-2023 school year with a
dues cost of $2,339.00. Motion unanimously carried.
The following bakery products quotes were received on July 15, 2022:
PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO - Fargo, ND
Whole Grain Bread Sandwich $1.94 per 24 oz loaf (.08 per oz)
White Sandwich Bread $1.94 per 24 oz loaf (.08 per oz)
Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns $1.86 per 12 ct (.16 per bun)
6” White Hot Dog buns $1.94 per 12 ct (.17 per bun)
4” Whole Grain Hamburger Buns $9.32 per 60 ct (.16 per bun)
4” White Hamburger Buns $4.66 per 30 ct (.16 per bun)
3” White Hamburger Buns $1.94 per 12 ct (.17 per bun)
3.5” Whole Grain Hamburger Buns $9.32 per 60 ct (.16 per bun)
White Footlong $2.23 per 6 ct (.38 per bun)
Whole Grain 6” Hoagie Buns $9.72 per 48 ct (.21 per bun)
White 6” Hoagie Buns $4.86 per 24 ct (.21 per bun)
Kids Choice W Grain Bread $2.11 per 24 oz loaf (.09 per oz)
Dakota 12 Grain Bread $2.44 per 24 oz loaf (.11 per oz)
 
BIMBO BAKERIES - Sioux Falls, SD
Sara Lee Classic 100% Whole Wheat Bread  $2.37 per 20 oz loaf (.12 per oz)
Sara Lee Whole Grain White Bread $2.39 per 20 oz loaf (.12 per oz)
Sara Lee White Sandwich $2.43 per 20 oz loaf (.13 per oz)
53% Whole Grain White Hamburger Bun s $1.78 per 8 ct (.23 per bun)
53% Whole Grain White Coney Bun $1.78 per 8 ct (.23 per bun)
RI 10” Coney $2.24 per 6 ct (.38 per bun)
Whole Wheat Hamburger $2.78 per 8 ct (.35 per bun)
Whole Wheat Hot Dog Bun $2.78 per 8 ct (.35 per bun)
53% WGW Dinner Rolls $2.17 per 12 ct (.18 per roll)
Food Service Director Ann Rigney recommended accepting the quote from
Bimbo Bakeries. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to accept the
Bimbo Bakeries quote. Motion unanimously carried.
The following dairy products bids were received on July 15, 2022:
 
                              LANDOLAKES – PRAIRIE FARMS               KEMPS BRANDS
Sioux Falls, SD LeMars, IA        
1% white – 8 oz.                     0.2541   0.3047
skim white – 8 oz.                  0.2373   0.2900
1% chocolate – 8 oz.              0.2602   0.3063
Fat free chocolate – 8 oz.      0.2431   0.3063
Cottage Cheese - 5# carton  11.0829 10.9622
Yogurt - Individual Servings
(4 oz.)                                      0.3706
1% white - gallon                     4.8189   5.0405
 
Food Service Director Ann Rigny recommended accepting the bid from Land-O-Lakes-Prairie Farms. Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to accept the dairy products bid from Land-O-Lakes-Prairie Farms. Motion unanimously carried.
The following vehicle fuel quote was received on July 15, 2022:
 
                          EXPRESSWAY - LUVERNE BP
Premium -11 cents / gallon
Ethanol -11 cents / gallon
#1 Diesel -11 cents / gallon
#2 Diesel -11 cents / gallon
50/50 Blend Diesel -11 cents / gallon
Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to accept the quote from
Expressway - Luverne BP. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the Long-Term Facility Maintenance Ten-Year Expenditure Application with the School Board. He worked with Superintendent Oftedahl and Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Cory Schmuck 
on this Minnesota Department of Education required plan.
SCHOOL BOARD RESOLUTION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184
ADOPTING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S FISCAL YEAR (FY) 24
LONG-TERM FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TEN-YEAR PLAN
WHEREAS, to qualify for Long-Term Facilities Maintenance revenue, Minnesota Statues 2021, subd 4 states a school district or intermediate district must annually adopt and approve a ten-year facilities plan by July 31 for commissioner approval. 
WHEREAS, the school district has developed a ten-year Long Term Facilities
Maintenance Plan consistent with this law.
School Board Member Wrigg moved for the resolution adoption and the motion
was duly seconded by School Board Member Stratton and, upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor of the motion: Wrigg, Hartman, Sehr
and Stratton, and the following voted against: none.  
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184 approves and adopts the attached ten-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan for FY 24 on the 28th day of July 2022.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to approve the 2022-2023 Elementary Parent/Student Handbook as presented.  Motion unanimously carried. Discussion was held regarding the Middle/High School Paren/Student Handbook. Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to approve the handbook with the addition of the alacarte language. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Sehr, second by Wrigg, to approve the 2022 Employee Handbook as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to designate the following depositories for the 2022-2023 fiscal year:  First Farmers and Merchants National Bank; Minnwest Bank of Luverne and/or Minnwest Bank Systems; Security Savings Bank; Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus; and, Smith Barney, Inc. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Wrigg, to designate the Rock
County Star Herald as the official newspaper used by the School District to publish
meeting minutes. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to designate the following school
district attorneys: Knutson, Flynn and Deans; and, Ratwick, Roszak, Maloney
and Bartel. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Wrigg, to designate the following representatives to the High School League Governing Board: Superintendent Oftedahl - school; and Activities Director Todd Oye - student activities. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Wrigg, to set the following school board compensation for the 2022-2023 fiscal year: $60 for each scheduled regular Board meeting, $50 for special meetings, and $110 for meetings
that last more than 6 hours. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to authorize Superintendent
Craig Oftedahl to complete necessary paperwork at the Farm Service
Agency as required. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to grant Superintendent Craig Oftedahl the authority to serve as the Identified Official to Authorize User Access to the MDE website. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Wrigg, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION FILLING SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of school board member with a
term expiring the first Monday in January, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the vacancy occurred less than ninety (90) days prior to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in the first or second year of the vacant term;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent
School District No. 2184, State of Minnesota, as follows:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.09, Subd. 5b, Colleen Deutsch
is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy and to serve until a successor is elected and
qualified. The appointment shall be effective      August 1, 2022.  Motion unanimously
carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to accept the retirement of Glenda Schneekloth, Paraprofessional, effective July 2, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to accept the retirement of Maggie May, Paraprofessional, effective June 30, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to approve the hiring of Matt
Fodness as Middle School Football coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to approve the hiring of Katie
Mostad as MS Volleyball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Wrigg, to approve Cody Rofshus as
volunteer football coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to accept the resignation of Savannah Siebenahler as Paraprofessional effective July 26, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to accept the resignation of Anita Cole-Kraty as Paraprofessional effective July 26, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Chairperson Hartman acknowledged receipt of the Notice of Intent to
Negotiate from Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. There were no committee
reports given. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. 
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: July 28, 2022

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Aug. 11 
MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF 
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, 
ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA  
A special meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in the District Office on August 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, Colleen Deutsch, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, and Reva Sehr. Absent: David Wrigg. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Tyler Reisch, Becky Rahm, and Shelby McQuay with Ehlers, Inc.  
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.  It was noted there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion made by Bosch, second by Baustian, to approve the agenda with addendum. Motion unanimously carried.
Shelby McQuay with Ehlers, Inc. reviewed the general obligation school building bonds with the school board. The 2017 original election for the general obligation bonds had a limit to the amount that could be bonded at that time. Since that time, this limit has been lifted. The School District can now issue these bonds to complete the dollar amount that was originally approved by the voters in 2017. These will be short term bonds in the timeframe of 6 years and 11 months. With the State Agriculture Credits, the District will still be under the total tax impact approved by the voters. Member Jarchow introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Member Bosch:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO $405,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2022A; AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, PROVIDING FOR SALE, AND COVENANTING AND OBLIGATING THE DISTRICT TO BE BOUND BY AND USE THE STATE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the Board) of Independent School District No. 2184 (Luverne Public Schools), Minnesota (the District), as follows:
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION AND ELECTION. This Board hereby determines it is in the best interests of the District to authorize the issuance and sale of its General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2022A in the approximate principal amount of $405,000 (the Bonds), the proceeds to be used to finance the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities as approved by the electors at a special election held on November 7, 2017, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475.
SECTION 2. SALE. The District has retained Ehlers & Associates, Inc., in Roseville, Minnesota (Ehlers), as its independent municipal advisor in connection with the sale of the Bonds. Ehlers is authorized to solicit proposals for the purchase of the Bonds in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, subdivision 2, paragraph (9).
SECTION 3. STATE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. (a) The District hereby covenants and obligates itself to notify the Commissioner of the Department of Education of the State of Minnesota (the Commissioner of Education) of a potential default in the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds and to use the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to guarantee payment of the principal and interest on the Bonds when due. The District further covenants to deposit with the Registrar or any successor paying agent three (3) days prior to the date on which a payment is due an amount sufficient to make that payment or to notify the Commissioner of Education that it will be unable to make all or a portion of that payment. The Registrar for the Bonds is authorized and directed to notify the Commissioner of Education if it becomes aware of a potential default in the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds or if, on the day two (2) business days prior to the date a payment is due on the Bonds, there are insufficient funds to make that payment on deposit with the Registrar. The District understands that as a result of its covenant to be bound by the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, the provisions of that section shall be binding as long as any Bonds of this issue remain outstanding.
(b) The District further covenants to comply with all procedures now and hereafter established by the Departments of Management and Budget and Education of the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, subdivision 2(c) and otherwise to take such actions as necessary to comply with that section. The chair, clerk, superintendent or business manager is authorized to execute any applicable Minnesota Department of Education forms.
Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Deutsch, Sehr, Jarchow, Hartman, Bosch, and Baustian; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.  
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Jarchow, to accept the resignation of Crystal Holtz as full-time Cook effective August 5, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Zoe DeBates as middle school tennis coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Betania Topete as Paraprofessional effective August 9, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Kaitlyn Maschino as Paraprofessional effective August 10, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: August 11, 2022 Reva Sehr, Clerk
(09-01)