Dinger Sales & Service
assumes name
Minnesota secretary of state 
Certificate of assumed name
MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 333
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ASSUMED NAME: Dinger Sales & Service
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS:
1404 Victory Circle, Luverne, MN 56156 USA
NAMEHOLDER(S):
Name: Donald B. Dinger
Address: 1404 Victory Circle, Luverne, MN 56156 USA
Name: Lisa A. Dinger
Address: 1404 Victory Circle, Luverne, MN 56156 USA
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Signature : /s/ Donald B. Dinger 
MAILING ADDRESS: 1404 Victory Circle, Luverne, MN 56156 USA
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(09-16, 09-23)

Bly probate
STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
                                                                         DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF ROCK                                                                     PROBATE DIVISION
 
Court File No. 67-PR-21-219
 
Estate of NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON 
Ronald P. Bly,                                 PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND
    Decedent   APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
                               
It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on Monday, October 4th, 2021 at  8:30 A.M., a hearing will be held in this Court at 204 East Brown, Luverne, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, October 1, 2018, ("Will") and for the appointment of Sheila Jean Bly, whose address is 6655 Buckley Circle #306, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed of raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the 
date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. 
 
Date: September 8, 2021 /s/ Terry Vajgrt
Judge of District Court
Attorney for Petitioner
Donald R. Klosterbuer
Klosterbuer & Haubrich, LLP
120 N. McKenzie, PO Box 538
Luverne, MN 56156
Attorney License No: 0056674
Telepone: (507) 283-9111
FAX: (507) 283-9113
Email: drklosterbuer@khlawmn.com (09-16, 09-23)

Roughly 50 parents and students gathered outside the Luverne School District office Tuesday morning to peacefully protest the new mask mandate.
Parents were notified around 6 p.m. Monday that all pre-K through 12th-grade students and district staff would need to wear facial coverings indoors beginning the following morning.
Rock County Deputy Mike Westerbuer informed those who were gathering to do so peacefully, not to enter the building, and not to impede anyone from entering the building.
Those gathered said they would do so peacefully, but said they wanted a conversation with school board members and administrators about the decision-making process.
“We felt it (the decision) was done under the table,” said parent Ashley Connell. “All we are trying to do is stand up for our rights and the rights of our children.”
The group wants to have direct input with the board.
Superintendent Craig Oftedahl used email to inform parents and guardians of the mask mandate decision late Monday. (See related story.)
Parents and students began gathering about 7:15 a.m. Tuesday morning at the entrance of the district offices.
Parents Tom Thone and Brad Sieve talked privately with Oftedahl for about 25 minutes.
Both questioned the decision-making process, data used to make the decision, and the frustration of not having more parental input before decisions are made.
Thone and Sieve agreed to convey information back to the group about a special school board meeting to hear parental concerns.
The date and time of the meeting was not available by the time the Star Herald went to press.

Residents at Blue Mound Tower know their executive director, Tammy Johnson, is someone they can count on for help.
Now Johnson’s local positive impact is known statewide.
Johnson received the 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award at the annual conference of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials in Duluth last week.
She was nominated for the award by Evan Verbrugge, who is a board member with the Luverne Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
He assisted in hiring Johnson in January 2015.
“And since Day 1 she has been a breath of fresh air to this housing authority,” Verbrugge wrote.
“Tammy had big shoes to fill, with Marcia Linssen retiring after several years as executive director, but I knew Tammy would excel at this position.”
Johnson’s “residents-first” philosophy led her to secure grants totaling $1.3 million to improve the 50-year-old Blue Mound Tower.
She often spent time on weekends pulling the grant information together. The process took hours.
“She dove straight in head-first and has not come up for a breath yet,” Verbrugge said.
“Tammy is firm but fair with the contractors, which means things will be done properly.”
Dara Lee is the Minnesota NAHRO vice president.
“One of the reasons Tammy was selected for this honor was due to the kindness and care she shows residents,” Lee said. “Her residents love and respect her as she does her best to provide them with a comfortable home.”
The work in the 70-unit apartment building is scheduled to be done this fall.
An open house and 50-year anniversary celebration is planned.
“I’m humbled,” Johnson said. “The award usually goes to the metro facilities.”
She was quick to add that she “was just doing her job.”
“This job is one of servant leadership,” she said. “It seems odd to get an award to show up, do your job and treat people with respect — that’s what people should do every day.”
Tower residents and co-workers at the Towers honored Johnson Monday with gifts of flowers, a celebratory cake and a banner in congratulations.
“Tammy is always looking to improve the lifestyles of the residents, whether it is by just saying ‘hello’ or by decorating the common areas to make people feel welcome and at home,” Verbrugge said.
“We as a board are so lucky to have Tammy in charge, as it makes our lives so much easier — we do not need to worry about every little thing that may come up as Tammy probably has it taken care of already.”
The Outstanding Achievement Award is given annually through the Minnesota Chapter of NAHRO.
The award was first established in 1985 to recognize individual members who, in their house or community development career, have had outstanding achievements during the past year and show promise of continued success.

For the Casey and Lee Westphal family of rural Hills, their dog named Red was a faithful companion.
She was an eager greeter and was dubbed “the best farm hand” by daughter McKenna in a social media post Aug. 21
about the 12-year-old Red Heeler’s death.
A rescue dog, Red was 2 years old when she came to the Westphal farm and proved to be an eager helper to the family.
“She helped with so many things on the farm,” said Casey. “She would let us know when anyone drove in the yard. She protected the garden from rabbits and squirrels. She helped to bring the horses in from the back pasture. She was a great friend to have around.”
The family said goodbye to Red last month, but instead of burying her on their family farm, they chose cremation. Her ashes are back at the farm she so faithfully served.
“Her ashes will be spread on her favorite hunting spot on our farm,” Casey said. “Supporting local small businesses is important to us.”
The Westphals chose Prairie Wind Pet Cremation, a business started by Bethany and Cory Tilstra of rural Luverne in August 2020.
The Tilstras understand the heartbreak that comes at the death of a furry companion.
Each recalls as a child losing a family pet, and each felt no emotional closure.
Now, as adults, they know there is a better way to honor a departed pet, and they want to be a part of the grieving process.
“We are doing our part in helping someone during a hard time,” Bethany said.
The cremation service’s focus is on honoring and never forgetting a beloved pet.
“After the cremation process, I get everything packaged and presentable, and even though the owners are sad about the loss of their pets, you can sense peace of mind knowing their pet is peacefully at rest in a very respectable way,” Bethany said. “Every pet is treated as if it is one of our own.”
Since the business started, the couple has assisted 50 families in the aftercare of their late pets, which have included dogs, cats and a chicken. They’ve had inquiries about a pet parakeet and hamster.
Services range from picking the departed pet up from the veterinarian or another location, providing a private cremation, and either spreading the ashes in the memorial garden on the Tilstra farm or returning them to the family.
If disposal on the Tilstra farm is chosen, the Tilstras provide the pet’s family with a framed print of the memorial garden where the ashes are spread.
Cost is based on the pet’s size and which cremation package is selected. Prices range from $50 to $160, depending if an urn is desired. The Tilstras complete the cremation package in a matter of days.
Cory said the incinerator is one recommended from Bethany’s uncle, who is a veterinarian. He influenced the couple to start the personalized cremation service for pet owners.
The incinerator operates by diesel fuel, and the burning process takes a couple of hours at 1,400 degrees to complete. Only one pet is cremated at a time.
The metal, brick-lined, tube-like incinerator is located outside on their rural Luverne farm. The brick lining allows ashes to be easily scooped into a plastic bag after the burning process is complete.
Each customer receives a white cardboard box, and if they desire, they can get a framed print of the pet’s paw completed by Bethany and a short condolence message from the Tilstra family.
 A pressed paper heart containing flower seeds is included and is meant to be planted in the pet’s honor.
The Tilstras also deliver the completed order. “Our goal is to offer the ultimate care for your pet while making our services very affordable,” Bethany said.
Prairie Wind Pet Cremation is located at the Tilstra home, 583 110th Ave., Luverne. Their service is open 24 hours. Call 507-227-5216.

Parents, students and community members gathered in the Hills-Beaver Creek High School gymnasium for the 2021 Homecoming coronation.
The student body chose seniors Kenadie Fick and Andrew Harris to reign over this week’s festivities.
Other queen candidates included Danette Leenderts, Tara Paulsen and Mackenzie Voss.
King candidates also included Cole Baker, Austin Allen and Oliver Deelstra.
Seniors Samantha Moser and Casey Kueter served as mistress and master of ceremonies respectively.
Class attendants included freshmen Emma Deelstra and Blake Leenderts, sophomores Grace Anderson and Riley Tatge, and juniors Taylor Huisman and Cody Moser.

The Luverne Cardinals cross country teams turned in dominating performances at the Bruce Gluf Classic meet Saturday.
The Cards earned first place in varsity girls’, varsity boys’, junior varsity girls’ and junior varsity boys’ competitions.
“To say the kids were amazing would be an understatement,” coach Pete Janiszeski said.
“Together they cranked out 21 Top 10 performances, three individual champions and most importantly four team titles.”
The temperatures climbed as the day went on, and the Luverne course is known to be a challenge, so those factors were felt by all the teams.
 
Girls
The Cardinals lead the pack in the girls’ varsity 5k.
Tenley Nelson got first with a time of 19:48.50.
Jenna DeBates got second with a time of 19:50.30.
Grace Ingebretson came in fourth with a time of 21:53.20.
Kayla Bloemendaal earned fifth place with a time of 22:19.30.
Rounding out the Cardinal varsity girls was Tiana Lais in seventh place with a time of 22:30.70.
 
Boys
The Luverne boys finished strong with four of the Top 10 runners in the 5k.
Owen Janiszeski placed fourth with a time of 17:55.80 followed by Camden Janiszeski in fifth place with a time of 18:04.10.
Griffin Jarchow placed sixth with a time of 18:10.60.
Sage Viessman rounded out the Top 10 with a time of 19:02.00.
Leif Engebretson placed 19th with a time of 20:08.20 and Camden Hoven got 23rd place with a time of 20:47.10.
Here’s a look at other results from the Cardinals’ first home cross country meet.
 
Junior varsity girls 4k:
Ella Schmuck, 1st (18:02.20); Khloe Visker, 2nd (18:19.30); Kianna Winter, 3rd (18:23.60); Makena Nelson, 4th (19:08.00); Brynn Boyenga, 8th (20:20.80); Andrea Luitjens, 23rd (22:42.50).
 
Junior varsity boys 4k:
Carsen Tofteland, 1st (16:17.90); Kaleb Hemme, 3rd (16:20.20); Ethan Rahm, 5th (16:44.70); Zach Brown, 7th (17:05.20); Logan Ommen, 8th (17:25.40); Eli McLendon 9th (17:41.10).
 
Junior high girls 3,200 meter: 
Mariah Knorr, 4th (15:20.10); Maddy Schepel, 19th (20:45.40)
 
Junior high boys:
Riley Ripka, 38th (9:59.30)

The Luverne School Board will host a public open house Sunday to showcase the district’s completed construction.
Self-guided tours will be from 2 to 5 p.m. “I am extremely proud of the project,” Superintendent Craig Oftedahl said.
“The Board of Education had wonderful vision and did things right. They produced a really classy facility that allows our staff to be extremely functional for the demands of today’s educational standards.”
Some statistics from the project:
•The 65-year-old middle-high school is now larger, growing by 41,170 square feet to a new size of 417,670 square feet.
•The new areas include six additional classrooms in the middle school wing, a new student commons and a new performing arts center (PAC).
•Remodeling encompassed 200,000 square feet, 2,100 gallons of paint, 1,500 electrical receptacles, 66 miles of wire, 30 miles of data cable and fiber and 65 new electrical panels.
•Crews hauled 1,400 loads of rubbish, dirt or fill hauled in or out.
“The new commons and kitchen are spectacular,” Oftedahl added.
“The performing arts center is state of the art and absolutely beautiful. The administration did a nice job creating collaborative space and the use of furniture in helping with 21st Century learning, and the secure entrances and more cameras across the campus will aid in our safety and security protocols.”
 
Project sparked by a basement tour
The project began in 2016, when board members reviewed the long-term facility plan that’s filed annually with the state education department outlining upcoming improvement projects.
Oftedahl toured board members through the basement kitchen and cafeteria.
Katie Baustian, Reva Sehr and Eric Hartman are current members still on the seven-member board.
“We all had our eyes opened as far as the needed update,” recalled Baustian, who served as board chairman in 2016.
A new first-floor commons and kitchen led the list of five long-term goals. The other goals included improved safety and security, collaborative learning space, remodel and right-sized rooms to meet 21st century standards and celebrate music and fine arts.
In 2016, the district was within two years of paying off the elementary school, built in 1999. Board members saw an opportunity to continue investing in the district through another possible bond referendum.
“Safety was such a priority,” Sehr said. “Items such as door locks, security camera and an updated intercom system were very much needed. We also needed to get our school’s technical infrastructure updated as well so we could use technology more in the classroom.”
Current Board Chairman Eric Hartman said conversations centered around the growing list of the number of capital improvements that far outweighed what money the district levies annually for its facilities plan.
“With the (elementary building) bond payoff coming soon, I know my initial thoughts were to roll a number of these capital improvement projects and upgrades into one major project — funded through a new bond — which would start immediately after the prior one was paid off,” Hartman said.
The board was able to levy $8 million for infrastructure and HVAC improvements.
Voters approved a $16 million bond to remodel and add square footage to the middle-high school.
In a second question, voters also approved the proposed $7 million bond for a performing arts center.
 
Project took 30 months
After the $31 million project was rebid, construction began in the former Little Theatre in March 2019.
“The students have been great throughout the process,” Oftedahl said. “Not only did they assist with the input of the building, they endured the noise and debris from construction.”
Staff often moved and packed their classrooms several times as the remodeling project progressed through the building.
When the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 forced students and staff to learn at home, construction staff continued to move forward with the remodeling.
A few items remain to be finished including patching the original terrazzo flooring.
Of the $31 million budget, $29,771,784 has been spent.
“My hope is that people walk away from the open house with a high level of satisfaction in knowing we worked hard to spend taxpayer dollars on the right things,” Oftedahl said.
“I want people to be proud of the school, as I feel it is one of the crown jewels of the community.”

Luverne’s Tom Nelson survived a cardiac arrest in the Blue Mounds State Park last month, thanks to CPR from a passerby and ambulance access to the portion of the trail where he collapsed.
Had he been on a narrower trail deeper into the park, the outcome may have been different.
Nelson’s incident came up in recent Luverne City Council budget discussion when Fire Chief David Van Batavia explained why the department needs a $40,000 quad-seat side-by-side off-road vehicle.
“Obviously we had many concerns after that call,” Van Batavia said about Nelson’s emergency. “The ambulance guessed at a field approach and it happened to work out.”
With 30 miles of trails within the state park and the recent Luverne Loop and the Chris Ashby Trail in the community, Van Batavia said off-road emergencies are becoming more likely.
“There are pinch points in the Ashby trail where an ambulance can’t go,” he said.
First responders currently transport victims on backboards on foot to an ambulance parked as near as it can get.
But the extra time on foot could be the difference between life and death in an emergency.
Van Batavia and Rock County Ambulance Director Harlan Vandekieft toured the trails and discussed how they would handle emergencies with the use of a side-by-side.
“Obviously we would practice certain scenarios,” Van Batavia said. “For example, on the new trail by the Davis campground — whether it’s a broken leg to a cardiac event or anywhere in between.”
He said first responders in the side-by-side would meet at the ambulance parked on the road and grab necessary equipment.
Then two ambulance personnel and two firefighters would take the UTV to the victim while someone else remains with the ambulance.
Van Batavia said in the winter, the machine could also be helpful where snow interferes with regular vehicle transportation.
“In the wintertime, people still use the trail, and there’s a foot of snow on each side. The trail becomes basically a tunnel,” Van Batavia said.
“It becomes one way in and one way out, which you don’t want with an ambulance. This could be used anywhere on the trail in the winter — and likely used more often than people would realize.”
Van Batavia said he’s looking into a 14-foot trailer, but said the UTV would likely be driven to most calls, since it reaches speeds of 55 to 60 mph.
He said there would be room for medical bags and equipment in the 42-inch bed and inside the cab.
The unit can carry 80 to 90 gallons of water to respond to hard-to-reach fires, but the intent would be for off-road rescues.
The cost of the vehicle would include an EMS “skid” that fits in the cargo box. It is equipped with a backboard to carry a patient and can be mounted to the side.
The unit is fully enclosed with power windows, heat and air conditioning. It has a front and back seat that can accommodate six riders, including the driver.
Van Batavia said markings and lights to identify it as an emergency vehicle will be handled in house (rather than pay the extra price of a government-modified UTV).
Mayor Pat Baustian and the council generally supported the purchase of the Ranger.
“I think the council had good questions and concerns. A fire is one thing, but with our recent medical emergency … Definitely an ambulance won’t be able to drive in some areas.”
Council member Kevin Aaker said, “An extra five minutes on a medical call makes a lot more difference than five minutes on a grass fire.”
Van Batavia said he will likely order the vehicle this fall for delivery next spring.