Two public hearings will take place next week for the proposed Walleye Wind Farm project in west central Rock County.
The Minnesota Utilities Commission is conducting the meetings to gather public input as to whether the project should be issued a site permit and a certificate of need for the proposed project to move forward.
The hearings are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4.
“The hearings will be identical in that they will provide identical presentations and address the same information,” said Michael Kaluzniak, senior energy facility planner for the PUC. “The only difference would be the public comments received and their responses at the hearings.”
Kaluzniak stressed that it is not necessary for the public to participate in both hearings.
“Adminstrative Law Judge James Mortenson decided that in light of the COVID-19 restrictions and the challenges in conducting remote hearings during the pandemic, it would be appropriate to hold a second hearing to provide an additional opportunity for the public to participate.”
Participation can be by telephone to listen and provide verbal comments or by internet for video only and no audio. To both hear and see the presentations, participants must sign on to both.
“It was also decided to extend the comment period on the project for seven days to enhance the public participation opportunities,” Kaluzniak said.
The hearings are one of the last steps before commission members vote on whether to grant the permit and certificate for the project to proceed.
 
Hearing seeks comment on three questions
The commission is seeking input on three questions:
• Should the commission issue a certificate of need for the proposed large wind energy conversion system?
• Should the commission grant a site permit for the proposed large wind energy conversion system?
• If granted, what additional conditions or requirements should be included in the permit?
NextEra Energy Resources based in June Beach, Florida, are the developers of the Walleye Wind Farm project.
NextEra filed for the site permit and certificate of need in July 2020. An environmental impact hearing was conducted in December 2020 with the final report completed in March 2021.
The report is available on the PUC website, mn.gov/puc.
Instructions on how to participate in the May 4 public hearings was printed in the April 15 Rock County Star Herald.
Deadline for written comments is 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 14.
 
About the Walleye Wind project
The proposed 109.2 megawatt wind farm will involve the construction of 40 wind turbines over 49 square miles (31,000 acres) in the townships of Beaver Creek, Luverne, Martin and Springwater.

Dispatch report
April 9
•Complainant on U.S. Highway 75, Luverne, reported a reckless driver.
•Complainant on S. Fourth Street, Beaver Creek, reported items taken from vehicle.
•Complainant on S. Fourth Street, Beaver Creek, requested to speak to a deputy about a property issue.
•Complainant reported camera issues.
April 10
•Complainant on E. Barck Avenue reported suspicious activity.
•Complainant on E. Maple Street reported an open door.
•Complainant east-bound on Interstate 90, mile marker 13, Luverne, reported debris in roadway.
•Suspicious activity was reported at location on 91st Street, Magnolia.
•Underaged drinking and drug use was reported at location on 241st Street, Jasper.
April 11
•Disorderly subject was reported at location on S. West Park Street.
•Complainant on Memorial Circle requested a deputy for assistance with a displaced person.
•Complainant on E. Luverne Street reported loud music.
•Complainant on N. Kniss Avenue reported a patient attempting to leave is aggressive with staff.
April 12
•Complainant on Interstate 90, mile marker 18, Magnolia, reported a driving complaint.
•Complainant on Main Street and Rock River Road reported he lost a part of a hay load near location.
•Complainant on County Road 4 and 170th Avenue, Luverne, reported an obstruction on the roadway.
•Complainant on W. Hatting Street reported a non-resident dumping garbage at location.
•Complainant reported lost keys.
•Complainant on 180th Avenue, Ellsworth, requested deputy assistance.
•Complainant on Interstate 90, mile marker 18, reported debris in roadway.
•Complainant on W. Luverne Street, Magnolia, reported a student assaulted an employee.
•Complainant reported road closed from Cedar to McKenzie.
April 13
•Complainant on County Road 4 and County Road 11, Luverne, reported vehicles for hazardous driving.
•Complainant on State Highway 23, Garretson, South Dakota, reported a truancy family issue.
•Complainant on 2nd Street, Garretson, South Dakota, requested to speak with a deputy.
•Complainant on First Avenue, Beaver Creek, reported threats from subject.
•Complainant on E. Main Street, reported a found cell phone.
•Complainant reported a camera system outage.
•Complainant on 121st Street reported someone knocked on his door and left.
April 14
•Complainant on 111th Street reported an abandoned vehicle.
•Complainant on E. Veterans Drive reported a tenant harassing landscaping crew.
•Complainant on County Road 11 and 51st Street reported a fire in the ditch at location.
•Complainant on County Highway 4, Luverne, spoke with a deputy.
•Complainant on 134th Avenue reported a black dog carrier was in the ditch.
•Brookings police department requested information.
•Complainant on Britz Drive reported threats at location.
April 15
•Complainant reported threats at location and at hospital.
•Complainant on Blue Mound Avenue and Barck Avenue reported an accident with no injuries.
•Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported suspicious activity.
•Complainant on 51st Street, Hills, reported someone stole his pickup.
•Complainant on S. Main Avenue, Hills, reported threats.
•Complainant on 141st Street, Magnolia, reported threats by someone with a gun.
April 16
•Complainant on Village Drive reported loud music from an apartment building.
•Complainant on 31st Street, Hills, reported a vehicle but nobody around.
 
In addition, officers responded to 1 motor vehicle accident, 2 vehicles in ditch, 6 escorts, 17 ambulance runs, 2 paper services, 11 animal complaints, 1 fingerprint request, 22 burn permits, 1 background check, 1 gas drive-off, 1 alarm, 3 drug court tests, 14 purchase and carry permits, 5 traffic stops, 5 abandoned 911 calls, 1 test,  2 welfare checks, 1 report of cattle out and 1 follow-up.

A crane lifts AT&T equipment from the roof of the Blue Mound Towers Friday, April 16, ahead of renovation work that is about to begin on the building. A temporary tower has been erected on the city parking lot east of City Hall, and a smaller device will remain on the roof to transmit signals to and from the temporary tower. The skylights on the building are set for replacement in May, and window replacement in the building could start next week. The improvements are part of an overall renovation of the apartment complex built in 1971.

Sgt. First Class Jeff Thacker returned to Luverne in March after 18 months overseas with the Army National Guard.
He presented a combat mission American flag to the Rock County Ambulance to be displayed in Sanford Luverne Emergency Services offices.
“Everyone was really supportive of me while I was gone and I wanted to show my appreciation for them,” Thacker said.
The flag was flown by a combat aviation brigade with crew members throughout Iraq, Jordan and Syria.
The flag was aboard a United States UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopter on a Medivac mission supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Thacker has been with the Army National Guard since 2005 and has been an emergency medical technician at Sanford Luverne since 2015.
He lives in Luverne with his wife, Cheryl. 
Fellow ambulance crew members welcomed Thacker home with a supper, cake and gift card during their monthly training meeting April 6 at Sanford Luverne.

During the recent season of Lent and Good Friday, many of us would have meditated on one or more of the Savior’s seven sayings which he uttered while on the cross. His words offer hope even to the chief of sinners, such as his prayer for those who drove the nails through his hands and feet: “Father, forgive them ...” and his assurance to the dying thief who repented: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” Really? Paradise instead of hell? Yes!
It’s also helpful to think on things that Jesus said after the Easter moment when he rose in triumph from being dead. Let me remind you of three things that the risen Jesus said.
First, several times after Easter Jesus said, “Peace be with you.” There’s more to this than a polite, nice greeting. In the Bible, peace/shalom refers to completeness. It’s like when a jigsaw puzzle is put together, with no pieces missing. The picture is the way it’s supposed to be. Next time you complete a puzzle, you could bless it, saying “Shalom!”
Jesus wants us to know that he has made peace for us with God. And when he comes again to make all things new, all will be peace! We’re looking forward to that. And in the meantime, we hear his call to be peacemakers in life’s relationships. Are there missing pieces in your relationships? Is there something you can do to make things right? Pray about it. I’m sure the one who said, “Peace be with you” will help you.
Second, the risen Jesus said, “It is I, myself.” Jesus said this to friends who knew him well, but who found it difficult to believe that he had risen from the dead. See Luke 24:39. Do you blame them? Sure, Jesus had said he would rise again. But to actually do so, after being tortured and killed – 100 percent dead? That was a stretch.
I’m glad Jesus proved to the disciples that he’s alive, and that they wrote down their eyewitness testimony so we have access to those proofs. For example, more than once the risen Jesus did something physical –something we do several times a day. He took some food (cooked fish) and he ate it! That’s not the sort of thing a spirit would do. It’s not what the figment of someone’s imagine would do. But it’s what Jesus did, along with showing his friends his nail-scarred, resurrected hands and feet. And he spoke! That’s physical too! “It is I, myself.”
Finally, Jesus said, “I’m sending you ...” We find this in each of the four Gospels and in Acts, chapter 1. Jesus sent His disciples to be his witnesses nearby and in time throughout the earth. Think of witnesses who testify in court. They say what they know to be true. So we are called to say/write what we know is true! We do this, not to beat people down, but to give them an opportunity to hear and believe the Good News.
Lies have the power to enslave. Think of the lies Satan told Adam and Eve when he tempted them. But the truth is more powerful. Jesus said, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free ...” (John 8:32). So let us not be ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God that saves everyone who believes. (Romans 1:16)
Do you want to know more? Any pastor in any of our churches would love to share the way of God’s truth with you! Peace be with you all.

The Star Herald reached out to churches for their worship information in the absence of in-person worship services, due to coronavirus social distancing. Those that responded are listed here. Those that would like to have information posted here should call the Star Herald or email editor@star-herald.com.
 
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. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. No mass, communion service or rosary at care centers at this time. 5 p.m. Saturdays and 8:30 a.m. mass 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
Roger Sparks, Pastor
Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 10:50 a.m. Church Education classes. 6:30 p.m. Evening worship service. Tuesday, April 20: 9:30 a.m. Coffee break. Wednesday, April 21: 6:30 a.m. Ladies’ Prayer Time. Sunday, April 18: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 6:30 p.m. Worship service. We are streaming Sunday services live on Roger Sparks’ Facebook page 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
1033 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
Thursday, April 22: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Saturday, April 24: 5:30 p.m. Worship service. Sunday, April 25: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10 a.m. Sunday school. 10 a.m. Semi-Annual meeting. 10:30 a.m. Adult study via Zoom. Tuesday, April 27: 9 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Grae Notes assembly. Wednesday, April 28: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible study. 3 p.m.-Close Youth Pizza Ranch fundraiser. Online, TV and Radio Worship options are still 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. – NEW TIME! Radio: KQAD-AM Radio will air our worship service on Sundays at 8:15 p.m.
 
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4571 or 507-449-0291 or 605-215-9834
pastorapalmquist67@yahoo.com
Andrew Palmquist, Pastor
Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Worship service; worship online as well. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible study. See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne). Also visit els.org with our sister churches for online worship opportunities.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Mike Altena, Pastor
Friday, April 23: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible study. Saturday, April 24: 8 a.m. Fellowship Hall reserved. Sunday, April 25: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 10:50 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, April 27: 10 a.m. Worship planning meeting. 12 Noon Staff meeting. 7 p.m. Prayer meeting. Wednesday, April 28: 5:30 p.m. Midweek meal. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer clubs; Youth groups. Worship 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.
 
First Assembly of God Church
1075 110th Ave., 2 miles west of Luverne on County Rd. 4
 
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4529; email: luverneumc@iw.net
Dorrie Hall, Pastor
Thursday, April 22: 1-3 p.m. Food Shelf curbside. Saturday, April 24: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, April 25: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Worship service. Live streamed on Facebook and YouTube. 4:30 p.m. Genesis to Revelation Bible study. Monday, April 26: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, April 27: 9:30 a.m. Folding Team. Wednesday, April 28: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal; pickup options available. 6:15 p.m. FUEL. 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. 8 p.m. AA meeting.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: Firstpc@iw.net— www.fpcluverne.com
Jason Cunningham, Pastor
Sunday, April 25: 9 a.m. Sunday school. 10:15 a.m. Worship service. Monday, April 26: 9 a.m. Quilting group. 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. In-person Worship service and through Facebook Live Sunday. 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 24: 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sunday, April 25: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible study. 11 a.m. Junior choir rehearsal. Wednesday, April 28: 6:30 p.m. Kids for Christ. 7:30 p.m. Youth group.
Worship service is 75 people. 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. 449-6522; 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
 
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 25: 9 a.m. Worship at First Lutheran. Masks are highly recommended. Facebook live. 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 25: 10:30 a.m. Worship at Palisade Lutheran. Masks are required. 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 25: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Home. 10 a.m. Sunday school. 10 a.m. Worship at Bethlehem. 6 p.m. 8th-9th grade Confirmation. 5:30-7 pm. 9th-12th grade Youth night. 7-8:30 p.m. 6th-8th grade Youth night. Monday, April 26: 7 p.m. Tuff Memorial Home board meeting at Bethlehem. Tuesday, April 27: 2:30 p.m. Tuff Home Bible study. 3:15 p.m. Village Bible study. Wednesday, April 28 a.m. Quilting. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor

The following appeared in The Rock County Star on April 3, 1941.
 
Raiding Officers Hit Chez Paree Night Club
Proprietor Will  Appear Before District Judge Next Tuesday
Robert Morris, operator of the Chez Paree night club here ,is under a $300 bond pending hearing in district court Tuesday on three charges alleging sale of alcoholic liquor without a license.
Morris appeared before Judge O. E. Ferguson Monday morning and waived preliminary examination in municipal court. Arrested Saturday he had been released Sunday on a $300 bond.
The charges had been brought by County Attorney Skewes and City Attorney Engan and the complaints had been signed by State Liquor Inspector R. F. Crogswell. Morris was arrested at 11 p.m. Saturday in a raid, in which state, federal, city and county officers participated, climaxing three weeks of investigation by an under-cover agent at the night club.
The charge of sale of liquor without a license is a gross misdemeanor and conviction carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail or a $1,000 fine. The county attorney indicated that a fourth charge will be filed in which Morris will be charged with possession for sale of a quantity of liquor. This charge is a misdemeanor and conviction carries a penalty maximum of a ninety-day jail term or $100 fine.
The raid was scheduled for 11 p.m. Watches of the members of the raiding party were synchronized earlier with the understanding that every man was to carry out the role assigned to him promptly at 11 p.m. Cogswell, the state agent, had been given the task of standing inside the front door ready to unlatch it at 11 to admit the members of the raiding party. Participating in the raid were: State Liquor Agents Hedlund and Cogswell, Federal Agent Nelson, Schneekloth, Paulsen, McKay, Ryan, Roberts and Moeller.
It was not necessary for Cogswell to make a move, however, as the door was opened promptly to the sheriff’s knock.
Moving swiftly, Officers Ryan Schneekloth, State Agent Hedlund and Federal Agent Nelson made a rush for the bar. They declared that nearly a dozen bottles of liquor were taken there.
The warrant was served by Sheriff Roberts who was assisted by Deputy Sheriff Moeller. Taking his post at the front door to prevent anyone from leaving was Chief of Police Paulsen.
As a matter of fact, members of the raiding party said, very few of the large crowd of patrons realized that a raid was in progress.
Cogswell did not reveal his identity as an officers during the progress of the raid, choosing to circulate thru the crowd. After the raid was nearly over Cogswell got a laugh out of the warning given him by a couple of young men.
“Buddy,” one chap told the state agent,” it looks like raid is going on, if I was you, I’d dump any liquor you got.”
Raiding officers said they recognized very few Luverne people among the night club’s patrons.
The under cover agent, who is said to have been frequenting the club for nearly three weeks, was at the Chez Paree Saturday night but did not take any part in the raid.
Richard Torrison represented Morris in municipal court.
 
         Donations to the Rock County Historical Society can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, 312 E. Main Street, Luverne, MN 56156.
Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.

10 years ago (2011)
•Officials from Sanford Health attended Luverne’s City Council meeting Tuesday to discuss the logo change on the water tower north of the hospital.
The water tower was erected in 2003 to serve the needs of the new hospital and residents in northern neighborhoods of Luverne.
It was painted with the logos of what was then Sioux Valley Hospital on two sides, and the city of Luverne’s logo on the other two sides.
With the hospital organization’s name change from Sioux Valley to Sanford, the logo on the water tower still remains to be changed to reflect the new corporate name.
 
25 years ago (1996)
•Walkers may be able to enjoy new sidewalks in town after this summer. The Luverne City Council on Monday approved construction of two segments along Kniss Avenue.
A section will be installed on the north end of town from Cashin Drive to Veterans Drive and on the south end of town from Hatting Street to Koehn Avenue.
The cost for construction on the north section will be split, with half paid by the state of Minnesota and half by the Minnesota Veterans Home. Ninety percent of the cost for the south portion will be paid by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the remaining 10 percent will be shared by the city and property owners.
 
50 years ago (1971)
•The bid of Standard Steel Industries, Inc., Three Rivers, Mich., to install new bleachers at the football field, was accepted by the school board Friday night. Standard Steel’s bid was $12,252 for the new section which will provide 1,020 seats on the north side of the football field, and which will be built with provisions of adding a press box at a future date.
Three bids were submitted. The other two included one from Bartley Sales, Inc., Minneapolis, for $16,250, and Havenstein and Burmeister, Minneapolis, for $13,450. The successful bidder is the same firm that made the installation at Worthington, and has contracts for installations this year at Sheldon and Britt, Iowa, Supt. Eitreim told the board.
 
75 years ago (1946)
•After serving the Pleasant View community of over 73 years the Pleasant View Evangelical church will be relocated into the city of Luverne.
The recommendations of the administrative council of the Evangelical churches of Minnesota to relocate the church was formally approved by the congregation at its annual business meeting last week.
No definite selection of a Luverne location for the church property has yet been approved.
“The move is due to the fact that it is the belief of the church, that the Pleasant View Evangelical church can better serve its constituency and broaden its field of activity by moving the church to Luverne,” said Rev. F. E. Nordby, pastor.
 
100 years ago (1921)
•Preliminary practice work began in earnest the first of this week, when about twenty-five men were out to participate in the try-out at Athletic park. Practice work has been continued every night this week under the direction of Leo Dressen, manager-pitcher. The catcher has not yet been decided upon, and it is not planned to assign places on the team definitely until some time later, perhaps after the first game.
The list of players who have signed up at the present time are as follows: Leo Pengra, James L. Knowiton, Ed Sodemann, Ed Smith, Hiney Van de Velde, Paul Myers, Harry Reid, Roy Finke, Charles Soutar, Geo A. Soutar, A. D. Soutar, C. J. Rierson, William Welzenbach, Jack Kent, Clarence Ford, Raymond Wiggins, Ole Boysen, William Kemmie, Ed Soutar, Dr. G. Butler, A. H. Berger, Dr. R. K. Hawley, Otto Roen, Ivan Hansen and Leo Dressen. A number of others are expected to sign up later. Tony Suurmeyer is treasurer of the organization.

Hannah Violet Dooyema was called home to heaven on April 10, 2021, at 20 weeks 3 days gestation. At 12:02 a.m. on April 12, she was delivered into the arms of her parents. Hannah weighed 1 pound, 1 ounce and was 10 inches long.
Although Hannah’s life was cut short on this earth, she was strong, fighting long enough to be able to meet her parents. She was stubborn and sassy at all of her appointments and up to her delivery. Hannah will be missed dearly but she is now with Jesus, and her parents rest in the truth that they will see her again.
Hannah is the daughter of Sam and Jackie (Trego) Dooyema, of Nashville, Tennessee, and the granddaughter of Doug and Pam Dooyema of Luverne and Curt and Shelly Trego of Watertown, South Dakota. She is deeply loved by her parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and dear friends.
 Memorial services will be held at The Gospel Church, Nashville, Tennessee on April 15, 2021, at 9 a.m. and preceding her interment at Hills of Rest Cemetery, Sioux Falls, South Dakota on April 19, 2021, at 11 a.m.
Sam and Jackie ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Gospel Church’s benevolence fund: thegospelchurch.com/give.
 (0422 F)