Florence Eleanora Fick, age 94, of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, died on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. Funeral service will be held Monday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne with burial to follow at Maplewood Cemetery. To sign an online registry and view a life history, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com.
Florence Fick was born on May 23, 1927, in her home to John Heinrich and Christine Margaretha (Funck) Reyelts. She was raised on the farm and attended school at Beaver Creek Public School from elementary through graduation.
She was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, baptized on June 12, 1927, confirmed July 4, 1942, and married August 28, 1946, to Arthur Johaan Fick. After marriage, the couple moved to a small farm near Magnolia. In 1959 they moved to a farm by Beaver Creek, where Florence thrived as a lifelong caregiver and nurturer. Faith and family were her highest priorities in life. She and Arthur were blessed with three children and Florence worked hard to care for them.
Arthur preceded Florence in death, passing in the spring of 1980. Later that year, Florence took in her ailing mother and continued to provide care until 1992 when her mother passed. Florence then retired from their farm and relocated to Beaver Creek.
She remained living in her home independently until spring of 2022 when she was admitted to Hospice care and transferred to the Hospice Cottage in Luverne. On March 24, 2022, while surrounded by family and loved ones, Florence went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 94 years, 10 months, and 1 day.
Florence was proud to be a lifelong member of the St. John Lutheran Church. She was a very active woman with several hobbies and gifts she loved sharing with her community. She enjoyed baking and entered several items in the Rock County Fair. She was named grand champion for her Sunshine Cake. Gardening was another important hobby of hers. She grew new plants every year and enjoyed delivering bouquets to her friends for special occasions, birthdays, or “just because.” She also enjoyed quilting and made quilts for everyone in the family. A hobby that started out as a way to bless her sister, but became her own, was collecting milk glass. Florence had strong Christian values and faith that helped make her into the mother, wife, grandmother, and woman that she was. She would say, “The world changes, but the Bible never does.”  She would also say, “I’d give up chocolate but I’m no quitter.”
Florence is survived by her children, Marilyn (John) Doppenberg of Yankton, South Dakota, Allen (Christine) Fick of Beaver Creek, and Marlin (Amie) Fick of Beaver Creek; sister Lorna (Reyelts) Hill of Jasper, Minnesota; grandchildren Amy Doppenberg, Adam (special friend Dani Stewart) Doppenberg, Travis (Jenna) Doppenberg, Gregory (Natalie) Fick, Derek Fick, and Tyler Fick; and great-grandchildren Owen Doppenberg, Charlie Doppenberg, Bax Doppenberg, and Conner Fick.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents, JH and Christine Reyelts; her husband, Arthur Fick; an infant great-granddaughter; brother Elden Reyelts; infant sister Anna Dora Reyelts; brother-in-law Tom Hill Sr.; seven brother and sister in-laws, Henry (Anna) Fick, Louis (Frieda) Fick, Albert (Anna) Fick, William (Metta) Fick, Fritz (Malinda) Fick, Paul (Meta) Fick, and Herbert (Darlene) Fick; and several nieces and nephews.
(0331 V)

Here today, gone tomorrow: It is an unpleasant fact of life. The things we have today could be gone tomorrow. The people we know and love are here today, but could also be gone tomorrow. Even ourselves, as much as we avoid the issue, are here today, gone tomorrow. This is a reality made worse by our tendencies to deceive ourselves into thinking that the ways things are now are how they will always be.
Consider Mark, chapter 13. Some of Jesus’ disciples were talking about the temple and how beautiful its noble stones appeared. One of Jesus’ disciples says, “Look, teacher! What wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” How could one not be impressed with a massive structure of marble stones weighing hundreds of tons? It was covered with plates of gold that in the morning reflected the fiery rays of the sun so that one could not look directly at them. This was the holy ground upon which the people sacrificed to God and the very place where God promised to meet his people. If ever there was an institution or a constant in life that people thought would never change, it was this wondrous temple.
Jesus’ response must have really surprised his disciples. He said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” It was unthinkable that Herod’s temple would be destroyed! The disciple asked, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?”
Jesus doesn’t answer directly, but tells them what will take place in the intervening years. He prepares his disciples for persecutions and hardships. Why? So that their hope and trust would not be in the things of this world, that are here today and gone tomorrow, but on eternal things.
Even though we do not share the same struggles as the disciples, we live in the same fallen creation in which they lived. There continue to be false Christs, wars, rumors of wars, and natural disasters that test the faith of the masses. Satan and his agents in this world constantly attack our beliefs. Where can we find refuge and sanctuary in this wicked world? The answer is the same place the disciples did, in Jesus, who is not here today and gone tomorrow, but with us always.
Just think, this disciple was impressed by Herod’s temple while, all along, conversing with the perfect temple of God: Jesus, who said about himself, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it up in three days!” Later that same week, Jesus’ words came to pass. He sacrificed himself for the sins of the world. They hung him on a cross and destroyed him, but on the third day, he rose again victorious over sin, death, and Satan.
Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection reconciled you to God, your sins are forgiven. Put your trust in him.

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, March 31: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Sunday, April 3—5th grade First Communion Sunday. 9 a.m. Worship Service Holy Communion and baptism. 10 a.m. Sunday School and fellowship coffee. 5 p.m. Worship service. 6 p.m. Senior high youth night. 6:30 p.m. Worship practice. Tuesday, April 5: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, April 6: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible study. 1 p.m. Priscilla/Elizabeth Circle meeting. 5-6:30 p.m. Lenten supper. 6:45 p.m. Lenten service. Voices of Grace rehearsal after Lenten service. Online, TV and Radio Worship options are available. Online: Sundays 9 a.m. on the church website www.graceluverne.org, click Worship tab or go directly to our Facebook page at Grace Lutheran ELCA, Luverne. TV: Vast Channel 3 will air our worship service Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Radio: KQAD-AM Radio will air our worship service on 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. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Lenten Vespers. See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne) for other classes and events.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Thursday, March 31: 9 a.m. Cookie Crew. 5:30 p.m. Tumbling Tykes. Friday, April 1: 6:3o a.m. Community Men’s Bible study. Sunday, April 3: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. 10:50 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, April 5: 12 p.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, April 6: 5:30 p.m. Midweek Meal. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club. 6:30 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High youth groups. 6:30 p.m. Connection Team. Thursday, April 7: 5:30 p.m. Tumbling Tykes. 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 (formerly First Assembly of God)
1075 110th Ave., 2 miles west of Luverne on County Rd. 4
Ph. 612-800-1255; email info@rockrivercommunity.church
Bob Junak, Pastor; Annette Junak, Assistant Pastor
Sundays, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Worship service. Children’s church for ages 3-6th grade and nursery for ages 0-3 provided during our services. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Worship service. All services are in-person and all are welcome.
 
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4529
Saturday, April 2: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, April 3: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday school. 9:15 a.m. Coffee. 10:30 a.m. Worship service. 4:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Bible study. 6:30 p.m. ALIVE youth group. Tuesday, April 5: 1:30 p.m. God’s Circle. Wednesday, April 6: 6:15 p.m. FUEL. 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. 7 p.m. Lenten service at UMC with First Presbyterian. 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, April 3: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Wednesday, April 6: 5:15 p.m. Bells. 6 p.m. Choir. 7 p.m. Lenten service at United Methodist Church. Committee meetings following 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
Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, Pastor
Saturday, April 2: 5:30 p.m. Worship; Junior Choir sings. Sunday, April 3: 9 a.m. Worship; Junior Choir sings. 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible class; Sunday School. 11:20 Junior Choir. Monday, April 4: 1 p.m. Quilting. 7 p.m. Elders’ meeting. Tuesday, April 5: 6:30 p.m. Mom’s Night Out. 7 p.m. Stewardship. Wednesday, April 6: 9:30 a.m. Bible study. 6 p.m. Lent Worship. 6:30 p.m. Supper (Quilters). 6:45 p.m. Confirmand Questioning. Kids for Christ. 7 p.m. Choir. 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
Billy Skaggs, 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, April 3: 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, April 3: 9 a.m. Worship service with Holy Communion at First Lutheran. 10 a.m. Sunday school. Masks are strongly recommended, but not required, even if fully vaccinated. 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, April 3: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Worship service with Holy Communion at Palisade Lutheran. Thursday, April 7: Palisade Lutheran council meeting. Masks are strongly recommended, but not required, even if fully vaccinated. 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
Sunday, April 3: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. 9 a.m. Sunday School. 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, April 5: 2 p.m. Tuff Home Bible study. 3:30 p.m. Tuff Village Bible study. Wednesday, April 6: 9 a.m. Quilting. 6 p.m. Confirmation. 7 p.m. Social/dessert time. 7:15 p.m. Wednesday night worship service.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor

Rock County Commissioners meet Jan. 4
Herreid Board Room          9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse Jan. 4, 2022
The meeting was called order by Administrator Oldre with Commissioners Gary Overgaard (District 1), Stan Williamson (District 2), Greg Burger (District 3), and Jody Reisch (District 5) present, Sherri Thompson (District 4) present.   The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Also in attendance were County Attorney Jeff Haubrich and Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
The Administrator requested nominations for the County Board Chair; Commissioner Burger nominated Commissioner Reisch. The Administrator called three times for nominations for County Board Chair; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson to have nominations cease and cast a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Reisch to serve as the Chair, declared carried on a voice vote.
The meeting was turned over to Chair Reisch.
The Chair requested nominations for Vice Chair of the County Board; Commissioner Overgaard nominated Commissioner Thompson. The Chair called three times for nominations for Vice Chair; motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard to have nominations cease and cast a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Thompson to serve as Vice Chair, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the January 04, 2022 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the December 28, 2021 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Burger, to approve the consent
agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Resolution No. 01-22, a Housekeeping Resolution
Evan Verbrugge, Sheriff led a discussion regarding the non-renewal the law enforcement contract with the City Kenneth. After considerable discussion to include the County Attorney, it was determined the Sheriff will notify the city council of what law enforcement services his office will and will not provide.
Senator Bill Weber and Representative Joe Schomaker discussed the upcoming 2022 legislative session stating that it is a bonding bill year, but it will take a super majority and that they do not anticipate much getting done due to non-partisanship. The state has a large surplus, however a good share of those funds are due to the federal stimulus; and re-districting will impact current legislative staff. The County Board stated they would like to see an increase in funding for Mental Health services to include long term treatment; they would also like to see ARPA funds dedicated to water and highway infrastructure. The County 
Board thanked Weber and Schomacker for their time in attending the meeting.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer reviewed the claims listing of December 30, 2021, and January 4, 2022; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the claims, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office. 
DECEMBER 30, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
ASSN OF MN COUNTIES                 $2,625.00 
BEAVER CREEK/CITY OF               9,580.13 
BMO HARRIS COMMERCIAL CARD   3,423.68
BUFFALO RIDGE CONCRETE   3,560.00 
CENTERPOINT ENERGY   4,039.04 
DAKOTA DIESEL SERVICE INC     3,864.87 
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES   2,058.01 
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR   9,250.19 
GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES INC             4,750.00 
HARDWICK/CITY OF             6,525.00 
HILLS/CITY OF             2,645.00 
JOHNSON CONTROLS             3,400.85 
LSQ FUNDING GROUP LC             3,446.96 
LUVERNE/CITY OF             5,765.28 
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER                 10,720.00 
OFFICE OF MN.IT SERVICES                           16,967.47 
POWERPLAN             2,733.91 
REKER CONSTRUCTION & AGGREGATE LLC           24,832.47 
ROCK COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES             2,126.70 
SANDERS INC             2,238.60 
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC                   2,247.55 
81 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000                           27,578.93 
TOTAL               $154,379.64 
JANUARY 4, 2022 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
ASSN OF MN COUNTIES                   $9,548.00 
HEAT TACTICAL TEAM         2,260.85 
KRUGE AIR INC, A DIVISION OF NCI             2,378.00 
MN COUNTIES COMPUTER COOP             6,520.00 
WEX BANK             3,666.39 
15 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000             4,516.02 
TOTAL               $28,889.26 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report; motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve Resolution No. 02-22, setting the statutory minimum salaries for elected County Attorney at $5,000 and County Sheriff at $4,000, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to accept the cash gift from the K.A.H.R. Foundation for repair work to be conducted on the tunnel and
terrace within the Courthouse Square, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board briefly reviewed a draft of the Boards and Committee
assignments; presented as information only.
The Administrator informed the County Board that he had met with the New
Vision manager regarding an expansion and improvements to the New Vision Feed
Mill located west of Magnolia; Oldre stated that they will be submitting a tax
abatement application.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he attended the following
meetings/events: Meals on Wheels delivery
Commissioner Williamson stated that he attended the following
meetings/events: Meals on Wheels delivery
Commissioner Burger stated that he attended the following
meetings/events: Meals on Wheels delivery
Commissioner Reisch stated that he attended the following meetings/events:
Meals on Wheels delivery
With no further business to come before the County Board, the
meeting was declared adjourned.
(03-24)

Magnolia Board of Appeal and Equalization meets April 11
ASSESSMENT NOTICE
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for City of Magnolia, will meet at 7 p.m., on Monday, the 11th day of April, 2022, at the Magnolia City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has 
been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value of classification is in correct, please first contact the assessor's office at 507-283-5022 to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Given under my hand this 8th day of March, 2022.
/s/ Glenda Schomacker,
Magnolia City Clerk
(03-24)

Luverne City Council sets 
assessment hearing April 12 
NOTICE OF HEARING PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
LUVERNE, MINNESOTA, MARCH 8, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the council will meet at 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2022, at Luverne City Offices, 305 E Luverne St, Luverne, MN to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment for Improvement No. 371231, the improvement of 131st Street principally by constructing water and sewer mains therein in order to serve a new private housing development. Adoption by the council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. The following is the area proposed to be assessed: 
The amount to be specially assessed against your particular lot, piece, or parcel of land is $200,000 shown in the attachment to this notice. Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2023, and will bear interest at the rate of four (4) percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2023. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
You may at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor-treasurer, pay the entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the city clerk. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this assessment. You may at any time thereafter, pay to the county auditor-treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If you decide not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is four (4) percent per year. The right to partially prepay the assessment according to City Code Sec. 33.37, (A) is available. 
The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the city clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $200,000. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. 
Under Minn. Stat. §§ 435.193 to 435.195 and City Code Sec. 33.36 the council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older, one retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability, or a member of the National Guard or other reserves ordered to active military service for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law and City Code, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law and City Code Sec. 33.36 may, within 30 days of the confirmation of the assessment, apply to the city clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special assessment on his/her property.
An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the mayor or clerk of the city within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the mayor or clerk. 
/s/ Jessica Mead
City Clerk
(03-24)

H-BC School Board 
meets Feb. 28
Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671
Minutes
Feb. 28, 2022
The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semi-monthly meeting at 7:04 p.m. in the H-BC Secondary School Board room, 301 N Summit Ave, Hills, MN.
Board members and Administration present were Bosch, Fransman, Harnack,
Knobloch, Rauk and Rozeboom. Superintendent Holthaus, Principal
Kellenberger and Business Manager Rozeboom were also in attendance.
Board member Gehrke was absent.
Motion by Harnack, second by Knobloch, and carried to approve the agenda. Proposed addition: 8.1. Consider/Approve ending contract with SWWC Cooperative for Payroll Services effective end of business day on June 30, 2022
There were no visitors to the meeting.
PATRIOT PRIDE:
-FFA Week-February 21-25
-Elementary Penny War Fundraiser for Game Plan 4Hope
Board Committee Meeting Reports:
-Personnel/Finance 2/23; Building/Grounds 2/23, Transportation 2/23
Motion by Bosch, second by Rauk, and carried to approve Consent Agenda:
-Minutes—02/14/2022
-Bills and Imprest Cash
-District School Calendar for the 2022-2023 School Year
-Spring coaching assignments: Golf—Dan Ellingson, Caleb Ellingson
as Volunteer Assistant Golf Coach, Track—Rex Metzger--Head 
Coach, Dalton Bass--Assistant Coach, Darin DeBoer--Junior High Coach
-Resignation of Jill Stiefvater as Special Education Teacher at the end of
the 2021-2022 School Contract Year.
INDIVIDUAL ACTION ITEMS:
Motion by Bosch, second by Rozeboom, and carried to approve ending contract
with SWWC Cooperative for Payroll Services effective end of business day on
June 30, 2022.
DISTRICT NON-ACTION ITEMS:
•Secondary Principal Report
•Superintendent/Elementary Principal Report
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING DATES TO REMEMBER:
-Regular Board Meeting, Monday, March 14, 2022
-Regular Board Meeting, Monday, March 28, 2022
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Tamara Rauk, Clerk
(03-24)

Rock County Highway Dept. seeks road materials bids 
by April 18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
S.A.P. 067-604-033; S.A.P. 067-618-011; S.A.P.067-634-001; S.A.P. 067-636-001; C.P. 067-401-023; C.P. 067-401-024
Sealed proposals will be received by the Rock County Highway Department
at Luverne, Minnesota until 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 18th, 2022.
READ CAREFULLY THE PROVISIONS FOR THE WAGE RATES AS CONTAINED IN THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS, AS THEY WILL AFFECT THIS PROJECT.
Proposals will be opened and read publicly in the presence of the Rock County Highway Engineer at the Rock County Highway Building located at 1120 North Blue Mound Avenue in Luverne, Minnesota immediately following the hour set for receiving bids for the following Rock County Highway work. Bids will be awarded on Tuesday, April 18th, 2022 at the regular Rock County Board of 
Commissioners Meeting held in the Law Library at the Rock County Courthouse.
The Major Quantities of Work are: 43,607 Sq. Yds. Mill Bituminous
Pavement; 7,622 Tons Type SP 12.5 Bituminous Wear Course Mix; 6,243 Sq. Yds.
Remove Bituminous Pavement. 
Plans, specifications and proposals may be viewed and downloaded on Quest at
 www.questcdn.com and at the Rock County Highway Department website, www.co.rock.mn.us/highway .   Questions may be directed to the office of the Rock County Highway Engineer, 1120 North Blue Mound Avenue, P.O. Box 808, Luverne, MN 56156-0808 / (507) 283 - 5010.
The non-refundable cost for Plans and one proposal will be $50.00.
Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or corporate surety bond drawn in favor of the Rock County Treasurer in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the proposal.
Sealed bids shall be clearly marked “PROJECT NO. SAP 067-604-033; Etc.
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. Sehr, P.E.
Rock County Highway Engineer
(03-24, 03-31, 04-07