This coming Sunday celebrates Jesus’ Transfiguration, when Jesus meets Moses and Elijah on the mountaintop. His clothing shines dazzling white, and his true identity as Son of God is made known to the disciples Peter, James and John, as a cloud envelops them. Peter mumbles something about being glad they were there to see this, and should he build booths to commemorate the occasion, someplace to come to remember the event in the future, and out of the cloud comes a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!”
Transfiguration Sunday marks the end of the season of Epiphany. Epiphany means revealed or discovered, an “aha!” moment. In this season, Jesus’ identity as Son of God is discovered or revealed as he begins his earthly ministry.
Epiphany Day is Jan. 6, when the Magi find Jesus, worship him, and deliver gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These were the first non-Jews to whom Jesus’ identity was revealed.
As Jesus’ ministry began, he was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, and his identity was announced through a dove descending on him and by a voice from heaven declaring him God’s beloved.
 
Jesus’ identity was demonstrated throughout his ministry as he resisted the wilderness tests Satan put before him, as he preached and taught with power and authority (quite unlike the local religious leaders), as he healed the sick, raised the dead, and cast out demons and unclean spirits, as he lived his life in accordance with God’s expectations, even dying on the cross.
We, too, are to claim our identities as beloved children of God, named and claimed by God. My tradition recognizes this happening at baptism, but other traditions recognize this occurring at other times. Regardless of when the naming and claiming takes place, we are recognized, named and claimed by God, and our identity is forever changed.
We, too, should live our lives in accordance with God’s expectations for us, both in general, and in particular. Each of us is to live as a God-filled human being.
We also are each called to unique, individual callings, whether that is a familial calling (to be a parent, aunt/uncle, cousin, part of a “chosen/friend” family, etc), a calling to a specific paid job (nurse, teacher, construction worker, plumber, judge, etc.) or non-paid vocation (expert dog-walker, volunteer with children/youth/elderly, gardener, artist, etc).
Whatever we do, we are to reflect our identity as God’s beloved child as we live out our lives, through our actions, our words, our responses.
 
This Sunday is the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, the 40 days before Easter where we reflect on Christ’s obedience to God as he lived into his identity as God’s Son.
We are not called to such extremes, but we are called to live out our Christian identity in this broken world to the best of our abilities. May God equip and strengthen us to do so!

The Star Herald reached out to hurches 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
Public mass will be celebrated with a limit of 50 percent capacity of 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.luverncrc.com — office@luvernecrc.com
Roger Sparks, Pastor
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,Feb. 11: Missions in Action. Saturday, Feb. 13: 5:30 p.m. Worship service. In-person worship service in Sanctuary. Sunday, Feb. 14: 9 a.m. Worship service. No Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study via Zoom. Monday, Feb. 15: Grace Notes deadline. Registration deadline for Great Bear. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, Feb. 17: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Please pre-register for Ash Wednesday Services. 5 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service. 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service. 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
Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Worship service; worship online as well. Monday, 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, Feb.12: 6:30 p.m. Community Men’s Bible study. Sunday, Feb. 14: 9:30 a.m. Worship service with Communion. 10:50-11:50 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, Feb. 9: 12 Noon staff meeting. 7 p.m. Consistory meeting. Wednesday, Feb. 17: 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
Thursday, Feb. 11: 1-3 p.m. Food Shelf curbside. Saturday, Feb. 13: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday Feb. 14: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Worship service with Communion. – SD In-house worship service — Services held on radio and live on Facebook. YouTube will also have services posted. 4:30 p.m. Genesis to Revelation Bible Study with safe distancing. Confirmation retreat – TBD; Feb. 14-15 at Grand Stay. Monday, Feb. 15: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 6:30 p.m. PPR meeting. Wednesday, Feb. 17: 6:15 p.m. FUEL. 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service. 8 p.m. AA Meeting. Thursday, Feb. 18: 1-3 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Food Shelf curbside.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: Firstpc@iw.net— www.fpcluverne.com
Jason Cunningham, Pastor
Worship services in-person and through Facebook Live Sunday 10:15 a.m.* 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, Feb. 13: 5:30 p.m. Worship service. Sunday, Feb. 14: 9 a.m. Worship. 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; Bible study. 7 p.m. Online Bible study. 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
110 N. Oakley, Luverne
Ph. 449-6522; email: newlifecelebration@gmail.com
 
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
10 a.m. worship service; 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
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
Thursday 10 a.m. worship service on VAST and Mediacom. 7 p.m. Sunday 10:15 a.m. worship service viewed live on First Presbyterian Church Facebook page. Tuesday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship service on VAST and Mediacom. 
 
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, Feb. 14: 10 a.m. Worship service at Bethlehem. No Sunday school. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org. Tuesday, Feb 16: 2 p.m. Bible Study at Tuff Home. 2:45 p.m. Bible Study at Tuff Home. Wednesday, Feb. 17: 9 a.m. Quilting. 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service at Bethlehem.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Dec. 17
MINUTES OF THE 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 District Office and also via Zoom on December 17, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Colleen Deutsch, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Shelley Sandbulte, and Reva Sehr. Absent: Jodi Bosch. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Marlene Mann, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Stacy Gillette, Becky Rahm, Lauren VerSteeg, Jeff Stratton, David Wrigg, Amy Sahly, April Wallace, Amy VonHoltum, Brenda Parsley – Conway, Deuth and Schmiessing, PLLP, and Mavis Fodness – Rock County Star Herald.
Vice-Chairperson Eric Hartman called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. It was noted that there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Deutsch, to approve the agenda with addendum.  
Business Manager Marlene Mann conducted the Truth-in-Taxation hearing. She reviewed student enrollments and how funding is generated for the School District.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Baustian, to approve the November 24, 2020, School Board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl gave a brief building project update. Discussion was held regarding the color of the terrazzo in the new commons area. Motion by Jarchow, second by Deutsch, to approve an additional expenditure of $60,000-$70,000 for the upgraded terrazzo with the funds to be taken from the Cooperation and Combination monies. Motion unanimously carried.  
Brenda Parsley, representing Conway, Deuth and Schmiessing, PLLP, presented the 2019-2020 audit report. Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to approve the audit report as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the district bills.  Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $2,069,379.07; and payment of the Student Activity bills in the amount of $1,568.31.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to receive the Student Activity report showing the balances as of November 30, 2020. Motion unanimously carried.
Member Deutsch introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
 
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMBINED POLLING PLACES FOR MULTIPLE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATING HOURS DURING WHICH THE POLLING PLACES WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR VOTING FOR SCHOOL DISTRIC
ELECTIONS NOT HELD ON THE DAY OF A STATEWIDE ELECTION
 
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184, State of Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Section 205A.11, the precincts and polling 
places for school district elections are those precincts or parts of precincts 
located within the boundaries of the school district which have been established 
by the cities or towns located in whole or in part within the school district. The 
board hereby confirms those precincts and polling places so established by 
those municipalities.  
2. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the board may establish 
a combined polling place for several precincts for school district elections not 
held on the day of a statewide election.  The following combined polling places 
are established to serve the precincts specified for all school district special 
and general elections not held on the same day as a statewide election:
Combined Polling Place: Luverne Middle/High School Gymnasium – 709 North 
Kniss Avenue, Luverne
“This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School Dis--
trict No. 2184 located in Battle Plain Township; Beaver Creek Township; Clinton 
Township; Denver Township; Kanaranzi Township; Luverne Township; Magnolia 
Township; Mound Township; Rose Dell Township; Springwater Township; 
Vienna Township; the City of Hardwick; the City of Kenneth; City of Luverne; 
and the City of Magnolia; in Rock County, Minnesota; and Leota Township, 
Lismore Township, and Westside Township in Nobles County, Minnesota”
3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.09, the polling places will 
remain open for voting for school district elections not held on the same day 
as a statewide election between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 8:00 o’clock 
p.m.
4. The clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the county 
auditors of each of the counties in which the school district is located, in whole 
or in part, within thirty (30) days after its adoption.
5. As required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 204B.16, Subdivision 1a, the 
clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice of new polling 
place locations to each affected household with at least one registered voter 
in the school district whose school district polling place location has been 
changed. The notice must be a nonforwardable notice mailed at least twenty-
five (25) days before the date of the first election to which it will apply. A notice 
that is returned as undeliverable must be forwarded immediately to the ap--
propriate county auditor, who shall change the registrant’s status to “challenged” 
in the statewide registration system. 
The motion was duly seconded by Member Jarchow. Those who voted in favor: Sandbulte, Jarchow, Baustian, Hartman, Deutsch, and Sehr; those who voted against: none; those absent: Bosch. Motion carried.
Middle School Principal Jason Phelps reviewed the Worlds Best Workforce report with the School Board. Due to no MCA testing being conducted last Spring because of COVID-19, the report did not have testing data included. Motion made by Deutsch, second by Baustian, to approve the report. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve the e-learning plan that was presented. This e-learning plan could possibly be utilized in place of snow days. Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl and Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the 2020 Payable 2021 Levy Limitation and Certification information. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Deutsch, to certify the levy in the amount of $3,904,506.98 which reflects a 4.40% decrease in the levy. Motion unanimously carried.
The School Board reviewed information provided by Community Education Director Lisa Nath in regard to the Driver’s Education program fees. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to set the 2020-2021 Driver’s Education fee at $340 per student. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Sarah DeBeer as Girls Basketball C Team Coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to approve Makayla Sterrett as Girls Hockey volunteer coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve a request from SDSU for Garrett Buchanan to complete his student teaching with James Jarvie, instrumental teacher, during the second semester. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Baustian, to accept the resignation of Avery VanRoekel as JV/Assistant Volleyball coach, C-squad/Assistant Girls Basketball coach, and JV/Assistant Softball coach effective November 26, 2020.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to accept the resignation of Fabiana Brockberg, M/HS Paraprofessional, effective December 18, 2020. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to accept the resignation of Diana Erickson as BPA Advisor for the 2020-21 school year effective December 7, 2020.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Katie Kopp as BPA Advisor. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Meghan Elgersma as Special Services Administrative Assistant beginning December 15, 2020. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Baustian, to approve the hiring of Madison Crabtree as M/HS Paraprofessional effective January 4, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve Kaden Ericson as Boys Hockey volunteer coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to approve Lance Ripka as Wrestling volunteer coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Deutsch, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2184 – LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, the Luverne Public Schools is generally authorized to accept donations pursuant to Minnesota Statues Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens, and is specifically authorized to accept gifts.  
WHEREAS, persons and/or entities have offered to contribute the cash amounts set forth as attached:  (schedule of donations to be attached)
WHEREAS, the terms or conditions of the donation(s), if any, are listed with each donation
WHEREAS, all such donations have been contributed to the school for the benefit of its students and citizens, as allowed by law; and
WHEREAS, the School Board finds that it is appropriate to accept the donations offered.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2184, LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The donations described above are accepted and shall be used to establish 
and/or operate services either alone or in cooperation with others, as allowed 
by law.
2. The district clerk or designee is hereby directed to issue receipts to each 
donor acknowledging the school’s receipt of the donor’s donation.
The above resolution will be presented monthly along with a listing of donations received. Motion unanimously carried.
There were no committee reports. Vice-Chairperson Hartman reviewed the 
upcoming meeting dates.  
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sandbulte, to adjourn the meeting. Motion 
unanimously carried.
Dated: December 17, 2020
Tim Jarchow, Clerk
(02-04)

H-BC School Board 
meets Jan. 11
Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671
Minutes
January 11, 2021
The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semi-monthly 
meeting at 7:03 p.m. in the H-BC Secondary School Media Center/via Zoom 
Mtg for Guest attendees – based on MN Statute 13D.021.
Board members present were Bosch, Gehrke, Harnack, Knobloch,
LaRock, Rauk, and Rozeboom. Superintendent Holthaus, Principal Kellenberger, 
and Business Manager Rozeboom were also in attendance.
Motion by Bosch, second by Rozeboom, and carried to approve the agenda.
Visitor to the meeting was Mavis Fodness of the Star Herald.
Board Member Oath of Office.
Election of Officers:
      Chairperson – Arlyn Gehrke
Vice Chairperson – Dan LaRock
      Clerk – Tamara Rauk
      Treasurer – Ethan Rozeboom
Board Committee Appointments:
-Personnel/Negotiations/Budget*: Arlyn Gehrke, Tami Rauk, Dan LaRock
      (*Also serves as Rock County Liaison)
-Building/Grounds: Tim Bosch, Dan LaRock, Ethan Rozeboom
-Transportation: Arlyn Gehrke, Tim Bosch, Chris Harnack
-MSHSL: Dan LaRock, Tim Bosch
-Policy: Renae Knobloch, Dan La Rock, Ethan Rozeboom
-Safety: Tim Bosch, Chris Harnack, Ethan Rozeboom
-Curriculum: Tami Rauk, Chris Harnack, Renae Knobloch
-Graduation Standards/Staff Development/Education:
Tami Rauk
-Gifted and Talented: Renae Knobloch
-Community Education: Tim Bosch
-Legislation: Dan LaRock
-Teachers Administration B oard-TAB: Arlyn Gehrke, Tami Rauk
PATRIOT PRIDE:
-Back to School after Break
-Winter Activities in Full Stream
BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS:
-Staff Development--01/06/2021
-Building/Grounds Meeting -01/07/2021
Motion by LaRock, second by Rozeboom, and carried to approve Consent Agenda:
-Minutes - 12/28/2020
-Bills
-Consider/Approve Accepting Valerie Meinerts Resignation as Para-
professional effective at the end of the day on January 22, 2021
-Consider/Approve Hiring Arielle Larson as Special Needs Paraprofessional
beginning Tuesday, January 26, 2021
-Consider/Approve assigning Heather Erickson as Weight Room 
Supervisor until the beginning of Track Season
-Consider/Designate District Depository as Security Savings Bank, Hills, MN
-Consider/Designate the Rock County Star-Herald as the district’s official
newspaper
-Consider/Designate the District Office Entrance #1 (301 N Summit
Ave, Hills, MN) as the official location for posting notice of all district 
meetings and announcements
-Consider/Approve--Setting Second and Fourth Monday as 
Board Meeting Days at 7 p.m. in the Secondary School Board Room- 301 N Summit Ave, Hills, MN for Regular Board Meetings for the 2021 
year.
-Consider/Assign Knutson Flynn & Deans, PA as the District’s Legal Counsel
-Consider/Assign Bonander Lachlan M Law Office for local legal matters
-Consider/Assign Superintendent and Board Chairperson as
authorized to seek assistance for District legal matters with 
assigned legal counsel
-Consider/Authorize the Treasurer to Pay Bills
-Consider/Authorize the Superintendent and Business Office to perform the
duties of Treasurer
-Consider/Authorize the Business Manager and Superintendent to make wire
transfers for District Bond Payments
-Consider/Approve Resolution directing the Superintendent to make
recommendations for adjustments in curriculum, program, and staff
for the 2021-2022 school year.
-Consider/Authorize the Superintendent to contract for goods and services
-Consider/Authorize the Business Manager and Athletic Director to sign
checks on the Imprest account.
-Consider/Assign the Elementary Principal, Todd Holthaus as Local
Education Agency/Federal Programs Director
-Consider/Assign the Principal, Andrew Kellenberger, as the
Title IX Coordinator
-Consider/Approve Mileage Reimbursement rate of 51cents per mile for
personal use of vehicle, when district vehicle is unavailable.
ACTION ITEMS:
Motion by Bosch, second by Knobloch and carried to approve setting board 
member compensation:
-Meeting Pay - $50.00
-Full Day Meeting Pay - $50.00
-Committee Pay - $50.00
-Mileage Reimbursement for attending district meetings – none.
Motion by Knobloch, second by Bosch, and carried to approve Resolution 
providing for combined polling places for school district elections
not held on the day of a statewide election for the year 2022.
Motion by Rauk, second by LaRock, and carried to approve Resolution directing the
Superintendent to make recommendations for adjustments in curriculum, programs, and
staff for the 2021-2022 school year.
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, January 25, 2021
-Regular Board Meeting, Monday, February 8, 2021
Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Tamara Rauk, Clerk
(02-04)

Rock County Highway 
Department seeks bids by March 1
 
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
S.A.P. 067-602-009; S.A.P. 067-603-032; S.A.P.067-605-013; S.A.P. 067-607-019; S.A.P. 067-609-023
 
Sealed proposals will be received by the Rock County Highway Department at 
Luverne, Minnesota, until 11:00 A.M. on Monday March 1st, 2021.
 
READ CAREFULLY THE PROVISIONS FOR THE WAGE RATES AS CONTAINED IN THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS, AS THEY WILL AFFECT THIS PROJECT.
 
Attention is called to the fact that the Contractor must comply with the Special Equal Employment Opportunity Provisions as contained in the Proposal. 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, March 2nd, 2021, 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: 51,282 Sq. Yds. Stabilized Full Depth Reclamation; 146,698 Gallons Bituminous Material for Mixture; 194,373 Sq. Yds. Mill Bituminous Pavement; 35,304 Tons Type SP 12.5 Bituminous Wear Course Mix;        8,989 Tons Aggregate Shouldering Class 1; 6,561 Gallons Bituminous Material for Fog Seal.  58 Ft. of 16’x7’ PCST. Box Culvert + 2 End Sections; 54 Ft. of 12’x6’ PCST. 
Box Culvert + 2 End Sections; 54 Ft. of 12’x5’ PCST. Box Culvert + 2 End Sections.
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 067-602-009; 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
(02-04, 02-11, 02-18)

Van Santen trust:
        Notice to creditors 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DECEASED SETTLOR AND SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
Notice is given that on November  26, 2020, Jim Van Santen died, who was the 
Settlor of the Jim and Marilyn Van Santen Living Trust dated March 30,
2015, and any amendments thereto.
Marilyn Van Santen, whose address is 1314 60th Ave., Luverne, MN 56156, 
is the current Trustee of the Jim and Marilyn Van Santen Living Trust dated 
March 30, 2015, and any amendments thereto.
Creditors of the deceased Settlor must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or any claim or collection efforts which otherwise could have been asserted or enforced against the trust or assets thereof may be barred.
Claims may be submitted to the Trustee by mailing a written statement of the 
claim to the Trustee at the address above.
Dated this 26th day of January, 2021
/s/: Marilyn Van Santen
Marilyn Van Santen
1314 60th Ave.
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 673-2372
Evan Anema
Estate Planning Solutions Law Firm, PLLC
5027 S. Bur Oak Place
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 906-8118
www.epslawfirm.com
(02-04, 02-11)

Several weeks ago Alice Hansen lost her wedding ring while working around her Hardwick home.
She searched outside and throughout the house, but the ring given to her by her late husband, Ron, 46 years ago was not to be found.
“I was upset and sad that I lost it,” Hansen said. “I didn’t know where I lost it.”
On Saturday her 7-year-old neighbor, Karsten Haas, found it while scooping snow off her deck.
“I don’t think Karsten understood what a heartwarming thing he did,” Hansen said.
Karsten, a first-grader at Edgerton Public Elementary, decided to scoop snow to fulfill a school assignment called the “100 Dollar Project.”
Since 2008, the first-grade class celebrates the 100th day of school through a giving challenge and a field trip to the bank to see a $100 bill.
The challenge meant that each student needed to earn $12. When pooled, the money is given to a special person fighting a life-threatening disease, or to a family who experienced a tragic loss or is in need of financial help.
This year’s 100 Dollar Project goal is to purchase a memorial plaque for a former classmate, Gauge Sprik, who died in September.
Total cost of the plaque is $359.
Karsten chose scooping snow as a way to earn his $12 contribution toward the memorial.
He made arrangements with Hansen, his neighbor, that at the next snowfall he would clean off her front deck.
On Saturday a fresh layer of snow covered Hansen’s deck.
Helping Karsten with the shoveling were his mom, Anna, and younger brother, Dax. His dad, Tom, was out of town at work.
Anna said as she worked to remove the snow ridge under the deck railing, Karsten followed and dumped the loosened snow over the railing. They were 20 minutes into the task when Karsten stopped.
“Suddenly he said, ‘I saw a golden ring’,” Anna said. “I saw a golden ring, I swear.”
Sifting through the snow, Karsten held up Hansen’s lost wedding ring.
Cries of astonishment and tears of joy came from Hansen as she told the Haases about how she lost the ring weeks before, probably when she took down her Christmas lights.
Anna snapped pictures to document the find and shared the experience on her social media page.
“Every once in a while you get to experience a story that fills your heart with so much joy,” Anna wrote.
“What a miracle this truly was and confirmation that our angels in heaven are always watching over us.”
Hansen said she tipped Haas for finding her ring, a portion of which he donated Sunday at church.

Three hundred Rock County residents 75 and older received the COVID-19 vaccine this week at Grand Prairie Events in Luverne.
Jason Kloss of Southwest Health and Human Services said local health professionals have had to respond quickly with schedules and communication as vaccine doses become available on short notice.
“I was informed on Friday that SWHHS would be receiving 300 doses the next week,” Kloss said Saturday.
“We are charged to get the vaccine out in 72 hours. … Our clinic schedule will become more routine as supplies increase.”
By Monday morning, 250 people had already reserved appointments for Wednesday’s clinic at Grand Prairie Events. Only people with appointments were able to participate and only people from Rock County.
Meanwhile, 140 Sanford Luverne patients 85 and older were vaccinated last week, and 45 more will be done this week.
“So many of the people that we had come in Friday dressed up for the day,” said Sanford Luverne’s Tammy Loosbrock.
“They were excited, and several said they hadn’t been out of the house much if at all since last March. A few described it as the best Christmas present, and a couple said it was a gift from heaven. It truly warmed your heart to be able to be a part of the day.” 
In total, not including this week, she said 630 first doses and 237 second doses have been administered.
“We are continuing the 85-plus group and plan to move into the 80- to 84-year-old group next,” Loosbrock said.
 
Mixed messages
Messaging has been challenging for residents who are provided information about “phases” and sub-categories of people eligible for the shot. Often the vaccine is offered to different groups simultaneously at different locations.
“We are targeting the 75 and older group and any Phase 1a that have not received the vaccine yet,” Kloss said. 
“If we have leftover appointments, we will plan to have a call list for teachers and day care providers. MDH has not given us permission to expand to Phase 1b essential workers yet.”
To be put on the call list, go to swmhhs.com.
“Residents can enter their contact information and we will notifiy them of vaccine opportunities that we schedule,” Kloss said. “We also will use this list to contact people if there are extra doses at a clinic.  We will randomly select people according to priority group.”
Sanford Luverne has focused on their patients 85 and older with the small amounts of vaccine it receives each week.
Counting the Wednesday vaccine clinic, Rock County’s vaccination rate is at nearly 10 percent, which compares with about 8 percent of people vaccinated statewide.
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday announced 35,000 more vaccine doses would be made available to Minnesotans 65 and older at 100 clinics, hospitals and vaccination sites statewide.
Also on Monday, the state launched an online vaccine finder to help connect Minnesotans 65 and older to vaccination opportunities in communities near where they live.
State officials also released a vaccine locater map showing where providers and clinics are offering shots.
It’s found at https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine. While the locator currently provides information for seniors, it will expand over time as more Minnesotans become eligible for the vaccine.
The majority of people in Phase 1a have been vaccinated.
This group includes health care workers, EMS, nursing home and assisted living facility staff and residents, dental offices, pharmacies, mental/behavioral health settings, school nurses, funeral directors, correctional settings, and group homes settings.
Phase 1b includes teachers, grocery store workers, fire, food processing, day care workers, correctional workers, public transit and postal workers, as well as the 75-and-older population.
Staff in education and child care settings will be contacted directly if selected to sign up for appointments for the vaccine at a state site or community pharmacy this week.
Local public health departments will partner directly with school and child care programs in their communities.