LSS meals at Generations
 
Monday, Sept. 5: Closed for Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 6: Pork loin, yams, broccoli, bread, dessert.
Wednesday, Sept. 7: Chicken pasta salad, sliced cucumbers, fruit salad, dessert.
Thursday, Sept. 8: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, Texas toast, cookie.
Friday, Sept. 9: Barbecue pork on a bun, coleslaw, pineapple, dessert.
 
LSS Dining offers well-balanced and affordable meals in a community atmosphere.
Call Lynette Hoiland at 283-9846, extension 11 to reserve one day prior, to arrange to pick up a dinner or for home-delivered meals.
Gift certificates are available at the meal site or online at www.lssmn.org/nutrition.

The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older.
This article appeared in the April 29, 1943, edition of The Rock County Star Herald.
          A resident of Rock county since 1909, and a resident of Luverne since she and her husband retired from farming a number of years ago, Mrs. William Schneekloth, Luverne, says she likes this community better than any community in which she has lived.
         She was born in Scott county, Ia. Oct. 12, 1886, the daughter of Henry and Sophie Miller. The fifth of a family of eight, she was given the name Mathilda. She spent all of her girlhood living at home, and because she had four brothers and a sister older than herself, she states she was relieved of much of the hard work that most youngsters of that era had to do. Even then, however, she was called on to do work out of doors as well as indoors. When she became old enough to do the heavier tasks about the farm, she and her sister were required to do the milking. Between them, they milked as high as 16 head at one time, taking it as a matter of course, much the same as the modern girl makes her regular trip to the beauty shop.
         The Miller family lived about two miles away from school, and Mrs. Schneekloth states that most of the time, she and her brothers and sisters walked every morning and evening. “In those days, it didn’t seem to be so particular if one went to school or not,” Mrs. Schneekloth states. “When we weren’t busy and needed at home to help with the work, we’d go to school, but work always came first. No one ever permitted his education to interfere with his homework.”
         Home economics during the time Mrs. Schneekloth was a girl was taught either in the farm home kitchen or in the dining room or living room where the sewing table was kept. Keeping a family of eight children in clothes, to say nothing of herself and her husband was no small task for her mother, and Mrs. Schneekloth helped her with much of the work as soon as she was old enough to do so. “We not only made clothes for the girls and for the smaller children, she states, but for the men folks too. Buying everything ready made was unheard of at that time,” Mrs. Schneekloth states.
         Even after ready made dresses came into their own, she continued to make her own clothing. “When we celebrated our silver wedding anniversary 27 years ago, I still hadn’t had a store dress,” she declares.
         Cooking and baking too were learned not for the sake of convenience, but because of necessity. A large family, especially where grownups and young folks alike spend a good deal of the time in the out of doors, requires good, substantial food and plenty of it. Being one of the older girls, she learned at an early age to bake and prepare meals.
         When Mrs. Schneekloth was about 13, she had to quit school and come home to “learn how to make good bread for the rest of the family.” Her mother was seriously ill, and being the oldest girl left at home, the burden of the housework fell on her shoulders. Mrs. Schneekloth’s mother died some time later, and from that time until she was married, she was family cook, baker and housekeeper.
         The hardest work she has ever done, she relates, is helping the men during the haying season. Often times she helped to level the hay and push it back into the corners of the hay mow after it had been hauled in. On a hot day, pitching hay inside where there was little ventilation proved to be as difficult a job as any she has ever tackled, she states.
(More of Mres. Schneekloth's story in next week's Star Herald.)

The Luverne Cardinal cross country teams traveled to Beresford, South Dakota, Friday for their first meet of the season.
The Cardinal boys placed second overall and the girls placed third.
“Our teams finished in the top three of the four races that we had a complete team, so they had great team showings to start the season,” LHS cross country coach Pete Janiszeski said.
“It was fun to get the kids out competing and see where they are at.”
The varsity girls were led by Jenna DeBates, who placed second with a time of 19:17.88 in the 5K.
The only runner besting Luverne was Larson Emery of Chester Area, who ran in 18:58.57.
Other rankings for girls’ varsity were:
Ella Schmuck, 27th with a time of 21:44.14
Grace Ingebretson, 30th with a time of 22:01.26
Kayla Bloemendaal, 33rd with a time of 22:11.97
Tiana Lais, 43rd with a time of 23:06.48.
Luverne cross country varsity boys earned an overall second place at the meet, with Sioux Falls Christian coming in ahead of them in team totals.
Senior Camden Janiszeski had a third-place individual time of 16:21.48 in the 5K run. Owen Janiszeski wasn’t far behind with the sophomore placing fifth in 16:34:87.
Other rankings for boys’ varsity were:
Ryan Fick, 14th with a time of 17:11.45
Sage Viessman, 25th with a time of 17:49.28
Leif Ingebretson, 39th with a time of 18:38.62
Carsen Tofteland, 44th with a time of 18:54.87
Janiszeski said the Beresford meet was a good first step in the season.
“Each meet is a stepping stone toward our season goals and an opportunity to test limits, grow and improve,” he said.
“I thought the kids embraced that, competed well and had some great performances to open the season.”
Here’s a look at the rest of the results from the Beresford Cross Country Invite at Bridges Golf Course:
Junior varsity girls 4k run: Makena Nelson, 14th (18:50.06); Maria Rops, 15th (18:52.67)
Junior varsity boys 4k run, third place overall:
Kaleb Hemme, 9th (15:36.93); Logan Ommen, 17th (16:09.36); Dylan Ommen, 29th (16:49.26); Camden Hoven, 32nd (16:52.97); Zach Terrio, 35th (17:10.87); Eli McLendon, 41st (17:24.00); Isaac DeBates, 72nd (18:33.37); Riley Ripka, 104th (20:29.73)
Junior high girls 3k run, sixth place overall:
Renae DeKam, 10th (12:57.62); Olivia Lund, 31st (13:54.33); Grace Kempema, 38th (14:06.55); Reinha John, 44th (14:11.24); Mariah Knorr, 59th (14:43.10)

Luverne volleyball players opened their season with two road wins last week in Edgerton and Marshall.
The Cardinals beat the Dutchmen in four sets Aug. 25, and it took them five sets to take down the Waseca Blue Jays Aug. 27 in the Big South Showcase.
Luverne will host a triangular on Thursday, Sept. 1, against West Lyon at 3:30 p.m. and Murray County Central at 4:30. The next two contests are also at home, against Marshall Sept. 6 and Westbrook Walnut Grove Sept. 8. 
 
LHS 3, Edgerton 1
Luverne took an early lead in Game 1 over the Dutchmen in Edgerton Thursday and came away with a 25-10 victory.
Game 2 was closer, but the Cardinals came out ahead, winning 25-21.
In Game 3 Edgerton took a commanding lead and won 25-12, but Luverne fought back and took Game 4 with a score of 25-16. 
“For our first game out, we dug the ball and blocked the ball pretty well,” said head coach Sarah DeBeer.
Several missed serves gave Edgerton too many free points, but she said the team never gave up and worked hard every set.
“It was a good first win to build on for the rest of our 2022 season,” DeBeer said. 
Serving leaders included Carly Olson, senior libero, completing 18 of 18 serves with two aces and Emma Beyer, senior setter, completing 15 of 16 serves. 
Anja Jarchow, senior hitter, led the Cardinals with nine kills, followed by junior Tori Serie and senior Kamryn Van Batavia, who recorded eight kills each.
Beyer finished the night with 23 set assists, and senior setter Averill Sehr had 10 set assists.
Olson recorded 23 digs against the Dutchmen, and Van Batavia contributed 19 digs.
Senior Christina Wagner led the team in blocks with two solo blocks and three assists, with senior hitter Elizabeth Wagner and Serie adding two assists each. 
 
LHS 3 Waseca 2
Luverne traveled to Marshall on Saturday to face Waseca in the Big South Showcase where it took the Cardinals five close games to secure the win. 
Game 1 scoring was back and forth, and the Cardinals kept it close but lost 24-26. Game 2 was also close, but this time, the Cardinals came out on top 25-22. Game 3 went to Waseca 20-25, but the Cardinals came out ready to fight in Game 4, winning 25-23. In Game 5 the Cardinals remained strong and held the lead the entire game, winning 15-12. 
Sehr led in set assists with 14, and Beyer contributed 10 to assist the Cardinals to victory.
Olson completed 21 of 23 serves with three aces, Beyer completed 16 of 16 serves, and Sehr completed 13 of 13 serves and recorded three aces.
Jarchow led the Cardinals with nine kills, Van Batavia had eight and Serie charted six during the match.
Christina Wagner led the Cardinals at the net with one solo block and three assists. Serie and Elizabeth Wagner recorded four and three assists respectively. Olson led in passing with 25 digs and Van Batavia recorded 22 digs for the Cardinals. 
“Overall, we had fewer missed serves,” said DeBeer. “We made good mid-game adjustments that helped us improve.”
She remarked that Waseca was a good team but Luverne’s blocking and hitting is what secured the match. “I was very proud of our team’s fight to win the match,” she said.

The Hills-Beaver Creek volleyball team went winless in the Adrian tournament on Saturday, but coach Meghan Zylstra said it was a great opportunity to shuffle players around and see where her team needs to improve before Tuesday.
The Patriots were without two starters Lanae Elbers and Larissa Steinhoff, which hurt them at the net.
Zylstra said the team struggled with blocking and getting kills.
“It was a little hard today with two starters being gone,” she said. “But I feel like some of our younger girls really stepped it up today to try and fill holes and having to readjust.”
H-BC, Central Minnesota Christian, Adrian-Ellsworth, and Martin County West participated in the tournament. 
H-BC lost to CMC 15-25, 7-25, to Adrian/Ellsworth 8-25, 18-25 and MCW 18-25, 12-25
“Communication needs work, along with serve receive, and our defense needs to be solidified before Tuesday,” Zylstra said. 
The Patriots were scheduled to take on Viborg-Hurley Tuesday night in Hills, and then they’ll be off until they travel to Luverne Sept. 10 and to Southwest Christian in Edgerton Sept. 13.

The Luverne Redbirds played in their 14th overall and fourth-consecutive Class C Minnesota State Baseball Tournament Saturday afternoon in Faribault. 
The Redbirds fell to the Buckman Billygoats 4-0 to complete a 29-5 season. 
With the win, the Billygoats advance to the final weekend of tournament play to face the Waconia Lakers this Saturday afternoon. 
Buckman pitcher Matt Tautges threw a complete game shutout, giving up only five hits, one walk and no runs while striking out five Luverne batters to earn the win. 
For the Redbirds, Jake Haugen, Kobe Lovell (a drafted player from the Windom Pirates) and Ben Serie combined efforts on the mound. 
Haugen started on the mound and went five innings with three runs (two earned) on four hits, no walks and one strikeout in picking up the loss.
Lovell pitched the next two innings. He allowed one run on four hits, one walk and struck out one.
Serie finished up the last two innings, giving up no hits and no runs while walking one. 
After enjoying much success at the plate throughout the season, the Birds had a hard time hitting the ball on Saturday. 
Phil Paquette started the offense for Luverne with a single in the first inning and Jake Haugen added a single in the second stanza. 
The Billygoats started slowly at the plate, putting up only three batters in each of the first two innings before hitting a double and single and scoring two runs in the third inning. 
A lead-off homerun in the fourth brought the Billygoats’ lead to 3-0. 
Serie hit the Redbirds’ third single of the game in the bottom of the fourth but was unable to score. 
Buckman scored its fourth and final run of the game in the sixth inning after earning a double, a walk and two singles. 
Declan Beers and Haugen did reach base in the seventh inning after drawing a walk and being hit by a pitch respectively, but they were unable to score. 
Lead-off singles by Derek Lundgren and Beers in the eighth and ninth innings completed the Redbirds’ hits, but when Luverne was unable to plate any runs, the game ended as a 4-0 loss. 
“It was a frustrating way to finish the year, but when you look back at the whole summer, it was a very fun summer of baseball," Luverne player-manager Brooks Maurer said. 
“Twenty-nine wins is nothing to be ashamed of and back-to-back region championships is also a big accomplishment.” 
 
Buckman    0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0   4
Luverne      0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0
 
                                AB  R     H    BI
D Lundgren         4       0     1    0
P Paquette           4       0     1    0
S Wenninger       4       0     0    0
B Serie                  4       0     1    0
D Beers                 3       0     1    0
N Johnson           4       0     0    0
J Haugen              3       0     1    0
C Wenninger       4       0     0    0
G Nath                   3       0     0    0

It seems as if an increasing number of people are asking these questions: “Do you have to go to church be a Christian? Is it really necessary to go every week?”
There is an old saying: “Going to church does not make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.”
Christians do not go to God’s House in order to be Christians. Christians attend worship at church because they know they are broken people who have sinned against our holy God countless times.
But at church we hear of the hope we have. We hear how our Savior Jesus lived the perfect life we have not lived and that he did so for us as our substitute. We hear that our Lord Jesus suffered and died upon the cross as the sacrifice and payment for our sins. We hear how he then rose again to show his payment for us has been accepted by God.
These words of life are proclaimed throughout the church’s worship service. Knowing and appreciating that Jesus Christ is our Savior from sin, how can we not take every opportunity to hear those powerful and comforting words?
As the Apostle Peter says in John 6:68: “Lord, to whom will we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
Not only that, but as we gather together with fellow believers, we are reminded of the hope we have as baptized Christians. We are reminded of all the promises God attaches to baptism. And we also have the opportunity to receive Christ’s body and blood in the Lord’s Supper—receiving for ourselves, as our own, that which paid for our redemption.
Consider what we hear in the letter to the Hebrews: “Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have the habit of doing. Rather, let us encourage each other, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:25)
As we gather together around the Word and Sacraments, we have the great opportunity to encourage one another and to be encouraged.
What a blessing it is for us to have these weekly opportunities to gather around the Word and Sacraments where we find comfort, forgiveness, and peace with God, where we are encouraged and strengthened in our faith, and where we can offer our praises to the gracious Lord of our salvation.
If you haven’t been to God’s house in a while, we invite you to “Come and see” the many blessings that he has ready for you!

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. 1: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Sunday, Sept. 4: 9 a.m. Worship Service. Monday, Sept. 5: Labor Day — Office closed. Tuesday, Sept. 6: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, Sept. 7: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. 1 p.m. Priscilla/Elizabeth Circle meeting. 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
Friday, Sept. 2: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible study. Sunday, Sept. 4:  9 a.m. TBD-Coffee Hour and Adult Study. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 4:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Study. Monday, Sept. 5: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, Sept. 6: 12 p.m. Staff Meeting. Thursday, Sept. 8: 9 a.m. Cookie Crew. 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
Thursday, Sept. 1: 1-3 p.m. Rock County Food Shelf. Saturday, Sept. 3: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, Sept. 4: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 4:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Bible Study. Monday, Sept. 5: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, Sept. 6: 1:30 p.m. God’s Circle. Wednesday, Sept. 7: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Thursday, Sept. 8: 1-3 p.m. Rock County Food Shelf.  Live streamed on Facebook and radio.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: Firstpc@iw.net
Sunday, Sept. 4: 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. 3: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service. Sunday, Sept. 4: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; Adult Bible Study. Wednesday, Sept. 7: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study. 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. 4: 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. 4: 10 a.m. JOINT Worship at First Lutheran with Holy Communion. 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
Sunday, Sept. 4: 10 a.m. JOINT Worship at First Lutheran with Holy Communion. 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
Sunday, Sept. 4: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion with blessing of backpacks. 7-8:30 p.m. Youth group meets. 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