Robinson receives degree at U of NebraskaEmily Robinson, Luverne, earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Office of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Aug. 13 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
 
Fick named to dean’s list at Baylor

Tyler Fick, Beaver Creek, has been named to the Spring 2022 dean’s academic honors list at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Fick is a student in the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences.
To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.7 GPA with at least 12 graded credits.

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 15, 1943, edition of The Rock County Star Herald.   
Helping to move the buildings of an entire village using only oxen as motivating power, earning his own living at the age of eight, and helping to thresh 16 seven load stacks of grain in a day are but a few of the many experiences of David E. Payne, one of Luverne’s pioneer presidents.
Mr. Payne was born near Oshkosh, Wis., 30 miles from Lake Michigan, May 2, 1865, just 15 days after Abraham Lincoln died, and was left motherless at the age of four. His father was remarried to a widow, who had two sons just enough older than Mr. Payne to be able to “beat the stuffings” out of him whenever they felt the urge.
When he was about eight years old, he states, he decided he’d taken it long enough, so he brought the matter to his father’s attention. “I didn’t get as much satisfaction from father,” Mr. Payne said. “He didn’t seem to be much concerned with my troubles so I decided it was best for me to go someplace else.
“The next morning I got out of bed early, tucked two school books under my arm and with just a few clothes, I started out from home. I didn’t have the slightest idea where I was going, but I knew I’d be taken in somewhere, so I wasn’t really much worried.”
As souvenir of that morning, Mr. Payne still has in his possession one of the books, a primer, that he carried with him when he left home.
He went to a neighbor’s place, and he agreed to hire him at $5 per month for nine months. That he had the old-fashioned respect for a parent despite any differences that might have existed between them, is evidenced by the fact that he told his employer to “go see Dad and let him tell you if you are to pay me or him.”
This his employer did, and the father said, “If the kid wants to work, pay him. All I ask is that he grows up to be a man among men and that he pays his just debts like a white man.”
“That’s something I never forgot,” Mr. Payne states, “and I’ve tried to live up to that the best I could all my life.”
His employer was evidently satisfied with his work, for at the end of the year, instead of paying him $5 per month as he had agreed to do, he paid him $6. He worked there for five years, getting a couple of dollars raise per month each year. During the slack season he attended school.
“No football or basketball playing for me after school,” he declares. “I was introduced to the buck saw both before and after school for recreation.”
Mr. Payne remembers well the Wisconsin logging days, but he recalls one thing in particular—how low the living costs were for lumber jacks when they were not working. In those days, according to Mr. Payne, every saloon had a bar along one side, and a lunch counter on the other. All a man had to do to get a lunch was buy a glass of beer and help himself to what there was to eat on the lunch counter. He knew men, that lived on three glasses of beer a day and the free lunches that went with them.
At the age of 16 he went to visit his sister who lived on a farm near Fargo. Then he obtained work with a Minneapolis construction firm, but when they wanted him to go to Duluth in the dead of winter to help build a dock he quit his job.
One of the most interesting experiences he ever had was helping to move the village of Cogswell, N.D. to its present site from its former location a mile away. Buildings of all sizes and shapes, even some elevators as “big as any in town here,” were moved during a three month period. Twenty-eight yoke of oxen were used to drag the heavy structures. When the moving was finished, the town looked just as it had previously. The streets were identical, and the buildings were located exactly as they had been on the original site. Reason for moving the town, Payne said, was so that it could be on an important cross road.
This article will continue in next week’s edition of the Rock County Star Herald.
         Donations to the Rock County Historical Society can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, 312 E. Main Street, Luverne, MN 56156.
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10 years ago (2012)
•Big changes are in store for school cafeterias around the nation as new federal guidelines for school nutrition are implemented.
The meals have more fruits and vegetables, less meat and sodium, fewer calories and no trans fat.
In Luverne, food service directors Ann Rigney and Mary Smook are rewriting their menus and brainstorming how to get students to embrace them.
Among the ideas on the table are a butter substitute, Butter Buddy, which they hope will make unsalted cooked vegetables taste better.
 
25 years ago (1997)
•Carl Kahler’s retirement could probably be more accurately described as a career change. In the past few years, the 80-year-old Beaver Creek man admits he’s had more than a full-time job.
Kahler, winner of this year’s title of Outstanding Senior Citizen Man, has honed his writing and research skills to create two books of stories and memories of his hometown, “Sweet Auburn” and “Roaring Beaver.” He’s working on a book about Beaver Creek Presbyterian Church, “The Village Kirk.”
His neighbors and friends appreciate his dedicated efforts to preserve the identity of their small, prairie town for them and for future generations.
 
50 years ago (1972)
•It may not be too long before the old elevators along Blue Mound Ave. are down, Dick Kirkham, city administrative assistant said this week.
Last week’s issue of the Star-Herald reported that a legal notice ordering owners of the three structures to tear down the buildings had been published and that legal action had begun to accomplish this goal.
Kirkham said that the owners, Mrs. H. A. Paulsen of Hardwick and John Van Ipersen of Hospers, Iowa, had indicated to him that they would initiate steps soon to raze the buildings. The owners actually have 20 days to answer the proceedings and 30 days to remove the buildings.
The condemnation proceedings were a result of a summer-long study which revealed the buildings to be both a health and a safety hazard.
 
75 years ago (1947)
•Marilyn Hawes, of the Springdell 4-H club, and Richard Sundem, of the Blue Ribbon club, are Rock county’s 1947 4-H health champions.
Judging of the health contestants, two from each of the 12 clubs in the county, was completed Tuesday night by Dr. J. S. Burleigh and Dr. M. S. Dale.
Both winners will represent Rock county at the state contest to be held at the Minnesota state fair next week.
 
100 years ago (1922)
•In an effort to better control public dances which are held at Beaver Creek, the council has adopted an ordinance requiring that a license fee of $15 a month be paid by the manager of every hall used for dancing purposes, where an admission fee is charged, and prohibiting dancing after midnight on Saturdays.

It’s Monday and we are getting blessed with a very gentle rain; I just direct-seeded scallions, lettuce and radishes for a fall crop, and this is the perfect rain to get those seeds growing.
After planting, I spread a very light covering of dried grass over the rows. This will shade the soil enough to  help keep the soil moist while the seed germinates and the shade will also help mediate the soil temperature, which if too warm inhibits germination dramatically. Also, hot soil produces “hot” radishes.
Late August and the month of September are excellent opportunities to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. Planting and dividing perennials now gives them time to get well-established before the onset of winter and will make a big difference in their winter survival.
As the air temperature moderates, the stress on plants is reduced, and as the soil temperature drops, plants get ready for their dormant season by storing nutrients in their root system. Waiting too long to get this work done impairs this opportunity.
The only drawback to purchasing trees and shrubs now may be the limited selection availability if you are very specific in what you are looking for. With nursery growers offering a huge selection of pot-grown trees and shrubs, the industry is different from 40 years ago when these plants were only available as bare root plants in the spring and consequently people thought spring was the only time to plant.
I noticed potted fall mums are available already. If you are looking to use these potted mums as color accents for your home, be sure to pick a plant whose flowers are just starting to show color for the longest display value. Plants that are in full bloom might last for a week, whereas one just starting to color up could last for a month, provided you don’t over- or under-water it. Most often, these mums are a huge plant in a relatively small pot, so checking the soil to be sure it stays moist but not wet is an absolute must for longevity of the flowers.
Do not use plant food in the water for blooming mums. The majority of these mums are a one-shot plant and are treated like an annual. They are not hardy for us, although depending on the winter and the planting site, they might survive, but no promises there. If you are looking for “hardy” mums, you are going to have to shop at a nursery rather than a “box” store.
The Mammouth series introduced by the University of Minnesota several years ago have been excellent for me. Colors available are red/bronze, pink, coral, lavender and white daisy forms and a yellow quill. The lavender, white and yellow are blooming in my yard right now, and they will give a great color display for about six weeks. The bronze will be blooming next week. They might be tricky to find, but worth the hunt.

Donald Pap, age 83, of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Visitation will be on Monday, August 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Christian Reformed Church in Luverne. A funeral service will be Tuesday, August 16, at 10:30 at the church with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Luverne.  To view Donald’s full life history or sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com.
Donald Pap was born in Doon, Iowa, on May 23, 1939, to Gerrit and Josephine (DeJong) Pap. He attended Doon Christian School through the eighth grade. He then remained at home to help his dad on the farm. In January 1957, the family moved to a farm west of Luverne and he continued to help on the farm.
On June 25, 1958, he was united in marriage to Anna (Jean) Esselink. They lived on an acreage south of Luverne where they had some livestock while he worked at Lambert Lumber. In 1960 they rented and later purchased a farm by Hardwick where he started farming on his own. In 2000, after retiring, Don and Jean purchased a home by Beaver Creek. After moving to Beaver Creek, Don worked five years for Valley Springs Co-op Elevator and then became a farmhand for Marv and Dave Tofteland and Spencer Sells until being diagnosed with kidney failure and having to start on dialysis. This ended his being able to help with farming … a job that he loved.
Don was a member of Luverne Christian Reformed Church. He served 20 years as a supervisor for Battle Plain Township while living in Hardwick. Don and Jean took many winter trips to Arizona where they met many new friends and called them their snowbird family. Don loved to play cards and shake dice with his coffee buddies.
Don and Jean were blessed with four children: Julene (Mark) Bredeson of Willmar, Larry Pap of Luverne, Denise (Loren) De Kam of Edgerton, and Dennis (fiancée Terri Roosendaal) of Chaska.
They have nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren: (The Paps’ children are listed in bold. Their children and grandchildren follow.)
Julene and Mark Bredeson:
     -Brianna Bredeson.
Larry Pap:
       -Amber and Matt Lais:
Landyn, Dawsyn, Addisyn.
       -Cassie and Aric Uithoven: Tyson, Eden, Jackson.
Denise and Loren De Kam:
     -Tami and John Moering: Kael, Bailey.
       -Kimberly and Nathan Olander, Gemma, Cora.
       -Kelsey and Brooks Knutson, Kennedy, Natalie.
Dennis Pap and Terri Roosendaal
       -Nicholas Miller.
       -Madison Pap.
       -Gracelyn Pap.
Don is also survived by a sister, Rose (Case) Feikema, and a brother, Will (Marge) Pap, and three sisters-in-law, Sylvia (Ken) Ringling, Char (David) Kolsrud, and Carrie Hentges.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerrit and Josephine Pap, mother- and father-in-law Lance and Jennie Esselink, nephew Jeffrey Ringling, and grandniece Josephine Dilly.
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Ila Mae Wieking, 92, Hills, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.
A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Luverne Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Ila Mae Westerbur was born Dec. 24, 1929, to George and Frieda (Smeins) Westerbur in rural Rock County. She graduated from Luverne High School in 1947.
Ila married Ivan Brinkhous in Luverne. After their marriage the couple lived in Luverne. The couple later divorced.
Ila married Henry Wieking. She worked at the Good Samaritan Society Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne for over 27 years. She also worked at Renfro Variety.
She was a member of the American Reformed Church in Luverne where she did much volunteering. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, traveling to England and Canada, painting and building her projects, and working with her tools.
Ila is survived by her six children, Robert (Marcia) Brinkhous of Ramsey, Leigh (Gary) Bawinkel of German Valley, Illinois, Kenneth Brinkhous of Hardwick, Georgia (Curtis) Greve of Luverne, Todd (LouAnn) Brinkhous of Hills, and Bonnie Walters, Slayton; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Henry; son Wayne Brinkhous; son-in-law Mike Walters; daughter-in-law Barb Brinkhous; grandson Christopher Greve; two brothers, John and Robert; and two sisters, Frieda and Darlene.
Arrangements are provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Luverne, dingmannandsons.com.
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Naidine Bertha Aanenson, 93, Luverne, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center.
A memorial service was Saturday, Aug. 13, at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Burial preceded the service Saturday at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.
Naidine Wulf was born to Henry and Mildred (Long) Wulf on Dec. 20, 1928, on the family farm in Lyon County, Iowa. The family moved to a farm in Rock County in 1938. Naidine attended a one-room classroom at District #28 country school in Vienna Township through the eighth grade. She then attended Luverne High School and graduated in 1948. As a teenager she dedicated her life to Christ and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Luverne.
On July 2, 1948, Naidine married Edwin Aanenson in Luverne. The couple made their home in Luverne. In 1963 the family became members of the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Naidine worked as the secretary of the church for 29 years. She was an ordained elder and deacon, taught Sunday school, and was a member of the Esther Circle.
While her children were young, she was a Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts leader and was a member of Extension Club. She and her husband enjoyed numerous softball games and square-dancing.
Following her retirement, Naidine volunteered with the Pink Ladies (Hospital Auxiliary), the Rock County Historical Society and the Carnegie Art Center. Edwin died Dec. 25, 2000.
Naidine was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. She enjoyed genealogy, reading and crafts. One of her favorite memories was building grandfather clocks with her husband for their three children. She enjoyed art, including painting and quilting. She was an avid fan of baseball and loved the Minnesota Twins. She was grateful for being a 37-year cancer survivor.
Naidine is survived by her children David (Mari) Aanenson of Carthage, Illinois, Becky (Dan) Anderson of Larchwood, Iowa, and Bonnie (Alan) Leenderts of Hills; eight grandchildren, Susan Gustaf, Wayne Aanenson, Aric (Rae Lynn) Leenderts, Tracee (Jerrad) Brouwer, Stephen Oden, Dave (Amber) Aanenson, Joe (Jaclyn) Aanenson and Ron (Brittany) Aanenson; and 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Audrey Munro of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Donald (Lola) Wulf of Sioux City, Iowa, Henry (Loretta) Wulf of Brainerd, Ruth (Alan) Hendrickson of Citra, Florida, and Gordon (Pat) Wulf of Wellston, Oklahoma; sister-in-law Carol Wulf of Luverne; and other family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edwin; grandson Jason Oden; and siblings Elzora Ott, Franklin Wulf, Arthur Wulf and Leila Wulf.
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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Marguerite Patty Lu Wenzel, 88, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away July 24, 2022.
She was born December 12, 1933, in Luverne, Minnesota, to parents Carl H. Anderson and Agnes Maceachran Anderson.
In addition to her parents, Marguerite was predeceased by her sister Carlis Anderson and her brother Alan Anderson.
She is survived by her former husband of 42 years, Richard Wenzel; her sons Peter and Jeremy Wenzel; her sister-in-law Dell Anderson; nieces Mary Hagberg and Julie Anderson; nephew Bruce Anderson; and many other loving family members and friends.
Marguerite is remembered as a devoted and loving Christian woman, dedicated career elementary school educator, civic volunteer, and terrific mother, sister, and friend.
She served her church home, Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a deacon and member of the church choir. She also dedicated her time and talents as a volunteer with Children's Hospital, and a lifetime supporter of the Red Arrow Boys Camp.
Her life and career touched many people, and her passing has left an indelible mark on the many she knew and loved.
Rest in peace, Marguerite, for your life on earth was a gift to all.
In honoring her wishes, memorialization is by cremation. A memorial gathering in celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday August 19, 2022, in the chapel of Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, Florida. Family members and friends are encouraged to share photos, condolences, and other remembrances of Marguerite on the Tribute Wall here.
Arrangements are provided by Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, Florida, www.jacksonvillememorygardens.com.
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The three teams representing Region 13C at the 2022 Minnesota Baseball Association state tournament were determined last weekend.
The Luverne Redbirds will receive a first-round bye after defeating the Milroy Irish 2-1 in the best-of-three region championship series games.
The Birds will face the winner of a game between the Cannon Falls Bears and Buckman Billygoats at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, in Faribault.
The Irish, the No. 2 seed from Region 13C, will open the tournament Saturday in Dundas against the Webster Sox, the No. 4 seed from Region 3. This will be Webster’s first-ever state tournament appearance.
In the Region 13C third-place series, the Fairmont Martins swept the Hadley Buttermakers in two games to secure the third and final state tournament bid from southwest Minnesota.
The Martins will open state tournament play against the Avon Lakers, the second seed from Region 8, Saturday morning in Dundas.
 
Region 13C Tournament
Championship Series
(1) Milroy Irish vs. (2) Luverne
Game 1: Luverne 4, Milroy 3
Game 2: Milroy 3, Luverne 0
Game 3: Luverne 8, Milroy 7
 
Third Place Series
(4) Hadley vs. (6) Fairmont
Game 1: Fairmont 16, Hadley 2
Game 2: Fairmont 4, Hadley 1