Jerry Reisch feedlot variance hearingPursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the application for a variance submitted by Jerry Reisch to erect a 40’ x 104’ structure with an indoor cattle working facility within an A-1 area as a non-conforming use. The feedlot is located in the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 25 of Mound Township, T103N, R45W, Rock County, MN. Rock County Zoning AdministratorEric Hartman(5-12, 5-19)

REQUEST FOR BIDSLUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOLSLuverne School District is requesting bids for the 2005 reroofing of the Luverne High School, Luverne, Minnesota. Bids will be received by Independent School District No. 2184 until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at the office of the Superintendent of Schools, Luverne, Minnesota. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at the above time and place. Bids received after 2:00 p.m. will be returned unopened. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked on the lower left-hand corner "Sealed Bid Enclosed" with the name and address of the bidder and the date and hour of the opening and addressed to: Superintendent of Schools Independent School District No. 2184 709 North Kniss Luverne, MN 56156Each bidder must accompany his bid with a Cashier’s Check, Bid Bond or Certified Check equal to 5 percent of the amount of the bid payable to the Owner as a guarantee of prompt execution of the contract in accordance with the Proposal and Contract Documents and that he will furnish bond acceptable to the Owner covering performance of the Contract. Copies of the plans are on file in the District Office. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids. The Independent School District No. 2184, Luverne, Minnesota, reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids. Colleen DeutschClerk(5-12, 5-19)

NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSMinnesota Rule 7020.2000, subp. 4NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIVESTOCK FEEDLOT PERMITNotice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 215, that Dean & Jennifer Tofteland, have made application to the County of Rock, for a permit to construct an expansion of an existing feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more. The proposed feedlot will be located in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 33 in Denver Township, Rock County, Minnesota. The proposed facility consists of an 101’ x 192’ total confinement barn to house 2400 head of swine between 55 and 300 pounds. Using 0.3 animal units per head, total animal units are 720. The building shall have an 101’ x 192’ x 8’ poured reinforced concrete pit for manure storage. Existing permitted animals on the site consist of 200 cow calf pairs housed in a 100’ x 170’ open lot without runoff controls. Using 1.2 animal units per pair, animal units are 240. The total animal unit capacity will be 960. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by Minnesota State Law. (5-12)

DOCUMENT 00100ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS2005 Tee Hangar FacilitiesLuverne Municipal AirportLuverne, MinnesotaS.P. No. – 6701-41Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the Luverne Municipal Airport Commission until 11:00 a.m., local time, Thursday, June 9, 2005, at the Luverne City Hall, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2005 Tee Hangar Facility. Major components of the Work include excavation, aggregate base, pavement construction of a 7,200 square foot pre-engineered steel, 4-unit "Nested Tee" hangar building, including footings, auto-latching bi-fold doors and operators, electrical work, and other miscellaneous and related work. Also a 6,400 square foot pre-engineered steel, 5-unit "Nested Tee" hangar building, including footings, bi-fold doors and operators, electrical work, and other miscellaneous and related work is also included in the Bidding Documents. Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., dated May 2005.The Bidding Documents may be seen at the following locations:Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc, 401 East 8th St., Ste 309, Sioux Falls, SD 57103Luverne City Hall, 203 East Main St., PO Box 659, Luverne, MN 56156Plains Builders Exchange, 220 North Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104Southwest Builders Exchange, 425 W. Main, Marshall, MN 56258Minneapolis Builders Exchange, 1123 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405Sioux City Construction League, 1414 Jackson St., Sioux City, IA 51102Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Sioux Falls office of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. at the above address in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders upon payment of $40/Set. Checks should be made out to Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. No refunds will be provided. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. Bids shall be directed to the Airport Manager, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, "BID FOR 2005 TEE HANGAR FACILITIES, LUVERNE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT."The Municipal Airport Commission reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Commission. Mr. Greg La FondAirport ManagerLuverne Municipal Airport(5-12)

Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse April 19, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to approve the April 19, 2005, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the April 05, 2005, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to approve the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.1. Resolution No. 18-05; advance encumbrance of town bridge funds2. Resolution No. 19-05; authorizing lease of real estate and advertising for bids for sale of real estate3. Day care relicensing - Betty Mulder; Audrey Aanenson4. Voluntary day care closing – Kim Hudson; Sherri Ladd5. Foster Family Licensing – Jamie and Brigette Pap6. FSA contract 102-211-05 w/Southwestern Mental Health Center for adult mental health case management services; effective 05/01/05 – 04/30/06.7. FSA contract 131-368-05 w/Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center/Oaks to provide assisted living services to medical assistance waiver clients; effective 05/01/05 – 04/30/06.Loren and Russell Forrest, of Rural Energy Marketing and Nancy Larson of the Regional Development Commission discussed a Hydrogen/Ethanol Plant to be constructed in the City of Luverne. They presented an overview of the project along with the variety of grants that they have applied for as well as the 1.3 million dollars from other governmental units. They are also working on the hydrogen initiative senate file #1924 and trying to work toward its passage. Following the presentation, motion by Boyenga, seconded Jarchow, to refer to the Budget Committee and the County Attorney, for Rock County to allow up to a $60,000 loan to be used as a match for any awarded grants and require signature guarantees for the amount loaned to Rural Energy Marketing, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was introduced to Jessica Buus, Financial Worker at the Family Services Agency. Eric Hartman, LMO Director, presented a conditional use permit for a feedlot located in Mound Township. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to approve the conditional use permit declared carried on a voice vote. Mr. Hartman also informed the County Board that the Joint Powers Organization had reviewed the Engineer in Training (EIT) position currently in Rock County and have requested additional funding to keep the position in place until June 30, 2007.Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims and per diems of $1,045.00; motion by Jarchow, seconded Boyenga, to approve the claims and per diems, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete Iisting of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General Revenue $ 30,168.98Family Services $ 51,225.75Road & Bridge $ 56,691.26Land Management $ 2,463.42Rural Water $ 8,344.50TOTAL $148,893.91Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, to accept the fund balance report, declared carried on a voice vote. Randy Ehlers, Family Services Agency Director, presented approval of a Redetermination of Need for the Rock County Developmental Achievement Center. Every four years the county must review day training and habilitation of services to determine whether current services continue to meet the needs of the county and persons served. Motion by Boyenga, seconded Bakken, to approve the Redetermination of Need, declared carried on a voice vote. Mr. Ehlers also presented a year to date budget activity report for his department; no action was taken. Don Klosterbuer, County Attorney, briefly discussed a review of the joint powers agreements with Nobles County. The County Board directed that Klosterbuer and Oldre meet with the Nobles County Attorney and Administrator to review those agreements. The County Board reviewed an LEC building update; the County Board determined that they need to investigate ways to fulfill the needs of law enforcement either through new construction or renovation. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve Phase II with Paulsen Architects for $10,450.00, declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board briefly reviewed the draft of a Capital Improvement Plant (CIP); after discussion it was determined that the issue would be placed on the next County Board agenda. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, for the Heartland Express building in the capital project list of 2006 for MnDOT that they would work with Paulsen Architects on that project at his next appointment in Rock County, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of a quarterly report from the City of Luverne for the Rock County Pool & Fitness Center; no action was taken. The County Board had a brief discussion regarding the Open Meeting Law information that had been presented at the AMC Legislative Conference. Commissioner Hoime informed the County Board that Karen Radisewitz is the new city appointment to the Rock County Pool & Fitness Commission. He also stated that Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water and Rock County Rural Water would be meeting on Friday, April 22nd to review possibilities of an interconnect between the two entities. With no further business to come before the County Board, meeting was declared adjourned. Ken Hoime, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(5-5)

Psalm 23:1-4The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.He makes me lie down in green pastures,He leads me beside quiet waters,He restores my soul.He guides me in paths of righteousnessFor his name's sake.Even though I walkThrough the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil,For you are with me;Many people speak of "the mountaintop" as a desirable place to be while considering "the valley" a place to be avoided. Even this most familiar of Psalms reinforces that idea with the well-known line regarding the valley of the shadow of death. When we are in a valley, our view of surroundings is limited and our ability to scout the terrain ahead is diminished. A valley can certainly be a frightening and difficult place. From a mountaintop, on the other hand, we can view surroundings for miles around and do our best to choose a safe path to travel. This is how things appear, anyway.In my short years I have not learned nearly enough, but I have learned a couple of things about mountaintops and valleys. First, mountaintops are great! I love the challenge of reaching the top, the exhilaration of being there, the fresh air and the incredible view. But second, staying too long on a mountaintop can be dangerous. On our honeymoon my wife and I visited Pikes Peak in Colorado. When we arrived at the top, the day was clear and sunny. By the time we were ready to leave, a snowstorm had started. We drove down the steep and winding road in limited visibility and slippery conditions. We stayed on the mountaintop too long. Finally, mountaintops are generally lonely. The higher the mountaintop, the less likely you are to find anything growing there, let alone another person.This leads me to what I’ve learned about valleys. I lived in Oregon for four years, just 20 miles from Mount Hood, an 11,000 foot peak in the Cascade range. I was never to the top of Mt. Hood, but I didn’t need to get up there to know that it would have been impressive, dangerous, (snow-capped year round) and very lonely. But what I remember about Oregon even more than Mt. Hood is the valleys that surround the mountain. The valleys of that region are some of the most productive ground in the nation for growing apples, pears, and cherries. When you drive the narrow twisting highways of the Columbia Gorge around Mt. Hood, you are constantly driving through fruit orchards. Generally, you can’t see for more than 50 feet in any direction because of the thickness of the trees and the curves of the road. It’s beautiful! The amount of growth that takes place in those valleys is awesome! And then, every few miles you happen into a small town, a hamlet in a valley where a few hundred people have gathered and formed a community. The mountaintop is impressive, a nice place to visit. Be careful though, because it is a dangerous and lonely place to try and live. Valleys can be difficult and far less impressive, but that’s where the growth is, and that’s where the relationships are. David didn’t fear the valleys, even the valley of the shadow of death, because he knew that God was there to guide him through. As our shepherd, God leads us to valleys where the good grass and the streams of water and the other sheep are.Go up on the mountaintop and get a good look around, appreciate the excitement, the breath of fresh air, even the solitude. Then come back refreshed to live in the valley, with the Lord as your shepherd to guide you along.

"I AM AN AMERICAN DAY"The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on May 15, 1942:County Organizations Will Take Part‘I AM AN AMERICAN DAY’ DETAILS COMPLETEBig Parade, Program to Take Place In Luverne on Sunday AfternoonPublic Participation in Patriotic Observance Urged by CommitteePlans for the observance of "I Am An American Day" in Luverne Sunday were virtually completed yesterday, when details for a big parade followed by a patriotic program at the Luverne City Park were announced. Those taking part in the parade will meet at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at the high school, where the procession will form and proceed south at 2 p.m. on Estey street to Main street, down which thoroughfare it will parade to the city park.Parade FormationThe parade will be led by Lloyd Long, astride his riding horse and followed in order by: the Hills American Legion Post, the Luverne Legion Auxiliary, the Luverne Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Victory Aides, the Luverne high school band, with flag swingers and twirlers, Cubs and Boy Scouts, Luverne firemen and fire trucks, Luverne policemen and their patrol car, the Luverne post of the American Legion and other ex-servicemen, the Luverne post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Co. D, of the State Guard. The program at the city park will begin with Boy Scouts presenting the flag and flag pledge, followed by an explanation of "I Am An American Day" by the master of ceremonies; military drill by high school band majorettes and flag swingers; a vocal solo, "God Bless America" by Russell Haakenson; a reading, "True American," by Alice Hoven, Luverne high school senior; "Victory Overture," played by the high school band, under the direction of Roy Snyder; and "America," sung by the audience.R.C. Engan, Luverne attorney, will act as master-of-ceremonies for the "I Am An American Day" program.In the event of inclement weather, there will be no parade, but the program will take place in the high school auditoriumPublic InvitedOscar Martinson, commander of Dell-Hogan post of the American Legion, urged all members of the post and all other ex-servicemen to report promptly at 1:45 at the high school, to take part in the parade. Members of the committee which planned the affair invited the public to turn out for it in full force Sunday.Donations to the Rock County Historical Endowment Fund can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, P.O. Box 741, Luverne, MN 56156.Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.

Sleep deprivation has become such a great problem in our country that it’s keeping us awake at night. The National Sleep Foundation recently reported that 75 percent of Americans have trouble sleeping, and while we should have seven to nine hours of sleep at night, our average snooze is 6.9 hours. Night after night, it all adds up. Although the sleep foundation didn’t mention the symptoms of extreme sleep loss, these obvious signs might be of some help:You startle awake halfway thorough your drive to work. When you arrive at work, you discover one of your shoes is a brown loafer and the other is a pink, sequined beach sandal. At the same time, you notice that your workplace parking lot is deserted and the doors are locked. Struggling past a sleepy stupor, you realize it’s Sunday. On an actual workday, you find out too late that you grabbed the wrong lunch bag off the kitchen counter when you left home. While your third grader will undoubtedly complain about having a container of unsweetened, plain yogurt and carrot sticks for lunch, you will have to settle for a peanut butter sandwich and a Twinkie packed in a SpongeBob SquarePants lunch box. The trusty old briefcase you grabbed in the hallway this morning turns out to be your wife’s sample case for her door-to-door cosmetic sales. You don’t know there’s a problem until you reach into the case during an important meeting, whip out a tube of bright red lipstick and announce, "This is what will keep our company from the brink of disaster."You’re a woman, you’re at work, and by 9 a.m. you find yourself in the vise-like grip of your daughter’s too-small pantyhose. Apparently, you weren’t very alert when you dressed in the morning and you failed to read the size tag in the back seam of the undergarment. As a result of the pantyhose trying to get back to its normal shape and size, you have no feeling below your waist. In general, your thought processes seem to have slowed down. When someone inquires about the names and ages of your children, you draw a blank. "Let’s see. There’s that one blonde girl and that other one that wears glasses. That’s all I can remember right now, but I’ll get back to you, OK?"There’s also the added weight problem, one of the most noticeable symptoms of sleep loss. Another study released recently by the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk found that total sleep time decreased as body mass index — a measure of weight based on height — increased. In other words, people who sleep less tend to be fat. In this case, look for these symptoms:The good news is that your closet is filled with clothes. The bad news is that they’re in eight different sizes. Snacking between meals has become such a habit that you eat leftovers directly from the refrigerator, leaving the door open. Forks and spoons are kept in the dishes so you won’t have to waste time and energy walking to and from the silverware drawer a few steps away. Finally, you know you’re experiencing a severe case of sleep deprivation when more often than not your typical response to a cheerful "Good morning!" is, "What’s so good about it?"

We are writing this letter in response to the School Board’s recent decision to take away all day every day kindergarten from our child and his classmates. First of all, this decision seems very "convenient" for the School Board to make after the open enrollment deadline. Parents that would have chosen to open enroll their children with other school districts who offer all day every day kindergarten are no longer able to do so.Secondly, forcing parents to pay a high tuition for the enrichment program is unethical when all families will not be able to send their child. These kids have a right to be treated equally in regard to their public education. Is it fair to use these young children to set an example to the community for not passing the referendum? Kindergarten children’s academic success should not be at stake in order to fix the district’s financial problems. We wish the School Board would reconsider their decision to take away the current kindergarten program and do what is best for our children. Jason and Karla KruseLuverne