PROBATE COURTDISTRICT COURT—COUNTY COURTPROBATE DIVISIONORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKIn Re: Estate ofCarol Reimer a/k/a Carol R. Reimer DeceasedTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of June, 2003, at 9:00 O’clock A.M., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Rock County Courthouse, Luverne, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named deceased, dated April 21, 1998, and for the appointment of Susan Lee Mohr and Gregory John Reimer whose addresses are 902 8th St., S., St. James, MN and 4338 360th St., Emmetsburg, IA 50536, as personal representatives of the estate of the above named decedent in supervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, said personal representatives will be appointed to administer the estate, 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. Upon completion of the administration, the representatives shall file a final account for the allowance and shall distribute the estate to the persons thereto entitled as ordered by the Court, and close the estate. Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: May 22, 2003 /S/Timothy K. ConnellDistrict Court Judge/s/ Douglas E. Eisma /S/Douglas E. Eisma Sandra L. VrtacnikAttorney for Petitioner Court AdministratorEisma and Eisma130 East Main, Box 625Luverne, MN 56156(507) 283-4828I.D.#158343(5-29, 6-5)

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Luverne Housing and Redevelopment Authority invites bids for the provision of the following insurance coverage: Effective date of coverage: June 13, 2003 Real and Personal Property - $4,380,431Non-Owned Automobile - $1,000,000 per occurrenceComprehensive/Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrenceBID OPENING WILL BE THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2003, AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE LUVERNE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, 12 P.M. IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE BLUE MOUND TOWER, 216 N. MC KENZIE, LUVERNE, MN. ALL BIDS/QUOTES MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE AUTHORITY OFFICE BY 4 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11. For further information, please contact Marcia Linssen, Executive Director, at the Housing Authority Office, 216 N. McKenzie, Luverne, MN (507-283-4922)(5-29, 6-5)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) will hold a public hearing on its budget for Fiscal Year 2004 (July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 at the Center for Regional Development, 2401 Broadway Avenue, Slayton, MN. The Hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until all persons wishing to offer testimony have been heard. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained at the Southwest Regional Development Commission Office, 2401 Broadway Avenue, Slayton, Minnesota. Copies of the proposed budget are also on file with each county auditor, county coordinator, city clerk, and township clerk in Region 8. (5-29)

MAY 8, 2003MINUTES OF THE 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 MS/HS Media Center on Thursday, May 8, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Don Bryan, Colleen Deutsch, Dan Kopp, Cary Radisewitz, Bill Stegemann, Steve Tofteland, and Becky Walgrave. Also present; Superintendent Vince Schaefer, Marlene Mann, Stacy Gillette, Jan Olson, Melody Tenhoff, Patti Nelson, Jane Cote, Marie Atkinson-Smeins, Kathy Olson, Tom Lanoue, Louise Thorson, Dave Meyer, Dan Amborn, Delaine Jensen, Beth Behal, Jerry Jensen, Wendy Nath, Kristi Groth, Elmer Menage, Joe Schomacker, Wendy Bosshart, Keith Erickson, Mary Jo Graphenteen, Matt Crosby, K101/KQAD Radio, and Lori Ehde, Rock County Star Herald.The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dan Kopp. Mr. Schaefer gave announcements including there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Deutsch, to approve the agenda with addendum. Motion unanimously carried. Marie-Atkinson-Smeins spoke to the Board regarding the proposed termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Kristi Groth, Middle School Counselor. Administrative reports were given. Motion by Tofteland, second by Stegemann, to approve the School Board minutes of April 24, 2003. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Walgrave, to approve Jim Gilman from Conway, Deuth, and Schmiessing, PLLP, to complete the audit of the 2002-2003 fiscal year. Motion unanimously carried. Superintendent Schaefer reviewed the Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance rates for next year. The School District will see an increase in premiums of 10.5%. Motion by Walgrave, second by Radisewitz, to continue with Blue Cross/Blue Shield through the insurance pool that includes 51 school districts. Motion unanimously carried. Superintendent Schaefer reviewed a list of surplus property that needs to be discarded. Motion by Stegemann, second by Deutsch, to set an auction with Duane Mulder Auction Service on June 10, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bus Garage parking lot. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Bryan, to support the concept of the Telecommunications and Technology project as presented at the last meeting, in theory. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Tofteland, second by Stegemann, to approve hiring Lori Christensen as High School Spanish Teacher and Assistant Softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.Member Stegemann introduced the following resolution:RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF KRISTI GROTH, A PROBATIONARY TEACHERWHEREAS, Kristi Groth is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 2184. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contact of Kristi Groth, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 2184, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2002-2003 school year.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND NON-RENEWALDear Ms. Groth:You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184, held on May 8, 2003, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2002-2003 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122 A.40, Subd. 5. You may officially request that the school board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. For your information, however, this action is taken because of the discontinuance of your position; namely, a Counselor in the Middle School, due to financial limitations. Yours very truly,SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184Clerk of the School Board The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bryan and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bryan, Deutsch, Kopp, Radisewitz, Stegemann, Tofteland and Walgrave; and the following voted against: none whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Superintendent Schaefer addressed the School Board and audience regarding the current School District budget. He stated that the District has been deficit spending the last two years and is needing to cut $200,000 from its budget. He also noted that this is a negotiations year for the certified teaching staff and that the step increases on the salary schedule alone will amount to between 3-4% and that the health insurance premiums will increase by 10%. He stated that the School District would need additional funding of $100 per pupil unit this next year just to keep up with these increases – however, at this time it does not appear that the legislature will be increasing the funding of education. Motion by Walgrave, second by Radisewitz, to adopt the following: RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING AND REDUCING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184 adopted a resolution on January 23, 2003, directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions, and WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received and considered by the school board, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184, as follows:1) That the 7-12 Activities Director position be discontinued effective June 30, 2003;2) That Harvey Crable, the 7-12 Activities Director be terminated and not renewed effective June 30, 2003;3) That Harvey Crable be notified of the School Board’s action in writing.Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:Deutsch, Radisewitz, Bryan, Walgrave, Stegemann, Tofteland, and Kopp; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.Committee reports were given.Motion by Bryan, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.Dated: May 8, 2003William Stegemann, Clerk(5-29)

Bridge bids set for June 27ROCK COUNTY, MNBRIDGE CONSTRUCTIONCLOSING DATE-JUNE 27, 2003ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSNOTICE TO CONTRACTORSSealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Friday June 27, 2003 by Mark Sehr, County Engineer, at the Rock County Highway Building, 1120 North Blue Mound Ave., Luverne, MN 56156 on behalf of the Commissioner of Transportation as agent for said County for construction of the county project listed below. Proposals will be opened and read publicly by the Commissioner of Transportation or his representative at the Rock County Highway Building, Luverne, MN immediately after the hour set for receiving bids. Bids will be awarded on July 8, 2003 at the regular Board of Commissioners Meeting.S.P. 67-599-62, Minnesota Project No. BROS 6702 (037). Construct Bridge 67548-23.0’-29.0’-23.0’ Continuous Concrete Slab Span, length 77.5 feet, Located over the Beaver Creek, 2 miles northeast of Beaver Creek, MN. The major items of work are to Construct Bridge 67548.Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTSThe Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363.03 Unfair Discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age;in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363.073 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363.074 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors:"It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363.073 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363.073 and Minnesota rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency."The non-refundable cost for Plan & Proposal will be $25.00. Plans, Specifications and Proposal may be examined and obtained at the office of the Rock County Highway Engineer, 1120 North Blue Mound Ave., P.O. Box 808, Luverne, MN 56156-0808.All bids shall be made on Proposal Forms furnished by the Engineer and must be accompanied by a certified check or corporate surety bond drawn in favor of the Rock County Treasurer in the amount as designated on the Proposal Form. Sealed bids shall be clearly marked "Project No. S.P. 67-599-62."The Board of Rock County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects therein. Rock County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Mark R. SehrRock County Highway Engineer (5-29, 6-5, 6-12)

Maybe I've been gone from Minnesota too long. From a distance, it looks like Minnesota's political values have dramatically changed. I grew up in a state with a strong health care system and a strong commitment to the health and care of its citizens. That doesn't seem to be true anymore when it comes to preventing the massive physical and economic harms caused by tobacco. Just last year, Minnesota was a national leader in policies and programs that educated kids and families about the dangers of tobacco. Minnesota's youth access to tobacco laws were among the best in the nation at preventing teens from obtaining cigarettes. In 1998, Minnesota won $6 billion in a lawsuit with the tobacco industry. Money from that lawsuit was set aside and used to build one of the most successful tobacco prevention programs in the country. Today it is a different story. Not a single dime from the $6 billion lawsuit will be spent on tobacco prevention programs this year. The program's been killed. Legislators say there isn't any money available. Do you really expect me to believe they can't set aside a small portion of $6 billion to help keep the big tobacco companies away from our kids? Other states are doing just that in spite of having to deal with massive budget shortfalls. Mississippi has cut youth smoking by 25 percent since 1999 using money from their lawsuit. When was the last time Mississippi ranked higher at anything than Minnesota? At the same time, powerful legislators almost succeeded in passing legislation to weaken the fines levied on stores that sell cigarettes to kids. What in the world could possibly make that a good idea? All of this while tobacco industry marketing expenditures topped $9 billion a year in the United States and the amount the tobacco industry spends marketing tobacco products in convenience stores skyrocketed. This isn't a partisan rant. While Gov. Pawlenty lead the charge in shutting down Minnesota's successful tobacco prevention program, the Senate DFL leadership refused to stand and fight for Minnesota's kids and families. Calling any of them "leaders" is hardly appropriate. As a result of this legislative session the tobacco companies will sell more cigarettes to more children in Minnesota. That's just plain wrong. Luverne was and still is a great place to raise a family. I look forward to every chance I get to bring my own growing family back home. But I wonder about my home state. Let's hope I'm wrong. Maybe Minnesota's political values haven't changed. But from 1,000 miles away, Minnesota looks like a different place. Carter HeadrickAustin, Texas

Laura Hortz, curator, demonstrates what she says is the stereotypical look of a museum worker. She said the cotton gloves are inexpensive, but they’re some of the most important tools to protect items from hands and the dirt, oils and acids they carry.By Sara StrongThe Rock County Historical Society is proud of its museum, full of local treasures. Adequately caring for those treasures on a shoestring budget, however, poses problems for volunteers. Laura Hortz, curator of the Old Courthouse Museum and Pettigrew Home and Museum in Sioux Falls understands the local museum’s difficulties.Although she now works with a big budget and a staff of 21 employees and extra volunteers, she’s worked in smaller museums and has struggled with the same things that Rock County is.Hortz visited the Rock County Historical Museum and talked about caring for some of its pieces Monday. She said people should apply the same principles to their home collections and antiques.Hortz’s specific job title is Curator of Collections. "When people ask what I do, I say I take care of stuff," she said.Hortz said that on a basic level, simple, good housekeeping is a great place to start for keeping antiques safe and protecting them for the future."Dust is an abrasive, and it scratches things and can change the patina," Hortz said.Dust is actually a draw to unwelcome guests in a museum such as spiders, ants, beetles and other bugs that can damage artifacts. Hortz said that if regular dusting can’t be done, cover the items with cotton sheets and wash those periodically.Hortz said one of the best things to do when actually handling antiques is to wear gloves, especially with paper, metal, textiles or porous materials.Even years after touching items without gloves, fingerprints or patina changes reveal themselves, Hortz said.When considering the storage or display environment, Hortz said stability is key. "They like the same temperature that we do."General ideal conditions are a temperature of 65 degrees and a humidity of 30 to 35 percent, which can be difficult to measure, Hortz said. Generally, people’s own senses will tell them if a room has the correct humidity.Because objects like the same conditions that people do, Hortz said the old standard storage areas of basements and attics should be avoided if at all possible, because of the high heat in attics and humidity in most basements.Tools of the tradeHortz recommends silica packets, which can be purchased through archiving magazines and stores. The silica beads absorb moisture and change colors when they’ve taken in all that they can. The beads can be dried out and reused.Light from the sun and fluorescent lights damages most collectibles and antiques. Hortz said, "People think curators are hermits because we’re always in the dark, but we aren’t, it’s just to protect our things."Light meters can be costly, but filters for windows and light bulbs are available through archiving sources as well. Hortz brought a test strip that indicates if the light in an area is at damaging levels. Key words when purchasing storage containers are acid free and lignin free. Lignin turns to acid in materials. Many products are labeled acid free, but that only means that in the factory where they were made, that they were a neutral pH. That can change over time, so finding a good source and keeping the materials lignin free is necessary. Also, non-bleached materials are preferred.People can store photos in plastic wraps for effective display. Plastics that are called "food grade" or polyethylene are the best. Polyester plastics, for example, are of a lesser grade. Hortz said that scrap-booking stores often sell products with key words "archival quality," but that isn’t always true.Books are best stored on shelves and dusted regularly. Hortz said they are "hardy" and don’t need much extra care.She has a special interest in textiles. She pads hangers in batting and wraps that in non-bleached cotton muslin before hanging clothing on the hanger. Then the entire piece is wrapped in the muslin for safe long-term storage.Artwork is best stored hung on a wall as it was first intended. However, Hortz said, if there isn’t enough wall space for the artwork, the pieces can be propped against a wall as long as they aren’t on the floor. That prevents extra dirt and the possibility of water, in the case of flooding, from touching the artwork.Because wood lets off acid, lining shelves with tin foil puts a barrier between it and antiques on display.Hortz said, "I hope what we’re doing helps people in the future enjoy what we’ve protected."

By Sara Strong"A survivor is a victim with an attitude."That’s what Glenda Schomacker, Luverne, likes to say after winning her battle with breast cancer.As the honorary chairman of this year’s Relay For Life, she realizes that others haven’t won the battle against cancer, and that raising money for more research is so important.Schomacker’s cancer was discovered in 1999 when she had a routine mammogram. She didn’t have a history of breast cancer in her family, but went for the test, as women are advised to do. After a second mammogram, an ultrasound and a biopsy, doctors confirmed it was cancer. The day she got the diagnosis, May 13, she said she was almost in shock. She told herself that she would simply call her husband, let him know that she had cancer … and go to her niece’s golf meet."Then it hit me," she said. "I have cancer, and I don’t want cancer."By the time she reached her husband, LeRoy, by phone, Schomacker said she could hardly speak and was hyperventilating.Later that day, she reached out to her pastor at the American Reformed Church, Dave Sikkema, and his wife, Joyce. He shared with her a Bible verse that is still special to Schomacker, Isaiah 41:10. It says, "So don’t worry because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. I will support you with my right hand that saves you."Talking with her pastor was the first of many times Schomacker realized that reaching out was going to get her through the illness and the struggles it brought.A survivorEven though she feels healthy and the cancer is gone, Schomacker can’t hold back tears when talking about her illness."I prayed a lot, and when I couldn’t pray … others prayed for me," Schomacker said.She said her church community became even more important during and after cancer.She said the little things don’t bother her as much anymore. She’s thankful for her three children, her husband, her job at Rock County Rural Water — the things she used to take for granted.Schomacker speaks positively now, but she had plenty of negative feelings through the experience: Bitterness, anger, unanswered questions.She didn’t like to hear people tell her about others they knew who suffered through cancer treatments or horrific surgeries."I didn’t want to listen to the negative stories, and that’s with anything in life, not just cancer," Schomacker said.She also has a little bit of "survivor’s guilt" when she knows of others who die from cancer."I feel fine, but there are days that are still tough," Schomacker said. "The ‘c’ word hangs out there."Schomacker underwent six months of chemotherapy, and six weeks of radiation. Now she has an annual mammogram, a blood test every six months and she takes two pills a day. She’s an active volunteer with Reach For Recovery, helping other area cancer patients. She won an award from the American Cancer Society West Region Survivorship Initiatives for her work as a volunteer.Schomacker says in an inspirational speech she gives to groups in the area, "A cancer survivor never leaves home without tissues because tears are made to be shared. A survivor loves a good laugh. A survivor says ‘thanks’ with dignity and grace. … Since the day I was diagnosed I could have been a victim, but with all the help and care I became a survivor." Schomacker’s cancer, a lump that was 3 by 1 by 1 1/2 centimeters, took over her life for about seven months. Cancer took her energy and her health for that time, but Schomacker is thankful to have kept her friends, family, faith and her life.Glenda Schomacker has gone through the Relay For Life ceremony and said it’s a very emotional experience. She explains walking all night in the Relay is like living through the cancer experience — life is good and bright like the day, then after the cancer diagnosis and treatments, it’s dark; survival is when the light returns in the morning.The Relay For Life organizers are still seeking talent for the event on June 20. Contact Nancy Kaczrowski, 283-9261, or Sharon Boltjes, 283-4491, ext. 2270.Also, watch for ongoing fund-raisers.

By Lori EhdeLuverne Lanes Bowling Alley officially changed hands last week when 30-year owners John and Ahne Serie introduced the new owners during league bowling banquets.Cory and Lisa Schneekloth have been talking to the Series for three years about buying the business someday, but when John had a heart attack in March, the idea turned into doctors orders."John doesn’t have a history of heart problems in his family," Ahne said. "But he is definitely a Type A person, so it’s pretty clear what caused this."In the interest of reducing stress in his life and making more time for golf and fishing, they put the wheels in motion to sell to the Schneekloths.For the Schneekloths, the venture will be a family business, and with plans to cater to younger bowlers, they’re hoping bowling becomes more of a family recreation in Luverne."John’s done a great job with the league system here, but there’s not much for kids," Cory said. "So we’re going to add more sound and lights and more concessions."Their own children, Brittany, 12, Cassie, 8, and Zachary, 4, are avid bowlers, and are already helping out at the lanes.The business is currently closed, and the Schneekloths are remodeling the entire interior with a 1950s theme of checkerboard floors and jukebox accessories.Concessions will include hotdogs, nachos, fresh popcorn, and, possibly in the future, burgers and other short-order grill items.In addition to attracting children to Luverne Lanes, Cory said they hope to organize a high school league with chances to advance to state tournaments.A Saturday morning league may be available for younger players in the future.In addition to hiring part-time high school help, the Schneekloths say they’ll rely heavily on existing employees, Pat Weerheim and Phil and Loretta Duffy."John has had good help," Cory said. "And John’s going to work some league nights for us, too."For the time being, the Schneekloths will continue working at their current jobs. Cory works at Amdahl Motors, Pipestone, and Lisa is part-time at the Luverne Medical Center.As far as the Series are concerned, they’re grateful for a lot of things right now.They’re grateful that John survived his heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery. Only one in 10 people survive the type of attack he had, and at one point, paramedics said he was dead.They’re also grateful to be able to sell the business to the Schneekloths. "Bowling alley buyers don’t come along every day," John said. "And they’ll do a good job."Ahne said it was comforting to know the Schneekloths were interested in buying whenever the Series were ready to sell."It was important to us to be able to sell the bowling alley to local people who care about the community and about the bowling alley," she said.For many years, John said he planned to retire at 62 years old. His cardiac arrest was on March 22, and he turned 62 the next day."Luverne is a good bowling town," he said. "The bowlers have supported me, and everyone has been a good customer. It’s just been an enjoyable business."