OEA’s plan to update solid waste management seeks comments by Oct. 27PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTTO APPROVE ROCK COUNTY’S SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATERock County has prepared a solid waste management plan update (update) to its Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (1992) proposing a waste management system that would result, by the year 2012, in a reduction of municipal solid waste (MSW) being land disposed of by approximately 44 percent through source reduction, recycling and yard waste composting. Of the remaining MSW, 48 percent would be disposed of in a sanitary landfill, 2 percent as problem materials not recycled, and 6 percent of the waste stream will continue to be disposed on private property. Pursuant to Minn. Rules pt. 9215.0850, the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) hereby gives notice of its intent to approve the County’s update. Additional information on the county’s update may be obtained from the County or the OEA at the following addresses:Mr. Eric Hartman Mr. Rick DillonSolid Waste Administrator Minnesota Office of Environmental AssistanceRock County Land Management Office 520 Lafayette Road North 2nd Floor311 West Gabrielson Road, Ste 5 St. Paul, MN 55155-4100Luverne, MN 56156 Phone: (605) 362-8334Phone: (507) 283-8862 Toll-free: (800) 657-3843Interested persons are invited to submit comments on the OEA’s proposed actions. Comments must be received by the OEA at its above address by 4:30 p.m. on October 27, 2003. Pursuant to Minn. Rules pt. 9215.0850, subp. 3, comments must include the following information: (1) a statement of the commenter’s interest in the update; (2) a statement of the action the commenter wishes the OEA to take, including specific references to the parts of the update or the need calculation that the commenter believes should be changed; and (3) the reasons supporting the commenter’s position, stated with sufficient specificity to allow the OEA to assess the merits of the commenter’s statements. During the comment period, interested persons may request that the OEA conduct a public informational meeting or a contested case hearing. A public informational meeting is an informal meeting conducted by OEA staff to help clarify and resolve issues. A contested case hearing is a trial-like proceeding conducted by a state administrative law judge. Requests for a public informational meeting or a contested case hearing must be made in writing. Requests for a public informational meeting or contested case hearing must: (1) include the three pieces of information described in the preceding paragraph; (2) explain why the OES should hold a meeting or hearing and (3) describe the issues the commenter wants addressed at the meeting or hearing. At the close of the comment period, the OEA will determine if a public meeting or hearing would be beneficial. The OEA will consider all comments received within the comment period. Following the close of the comment period and any public informational meetings or contested case hearings, the OEA will make a final determination on whether or not to approve the update.(9-25)

OEA’s plan to update solid waste management seeks comments by Oct. 27PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTTO APPROVE ROCK COUNTY’S SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATERock County has prepared a solid waste management plan update (update) to its Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (1992) proposing a waste management system that would result, by the year 2012, in a reduction of municipal solid waste (MSW) being land disposed of by approximately 44 percent through source reduction, recycling and yard waste composting. Of the remaining MSW, 48 percent would be disposed of in a sanitary landfill, 2 percent as problem materials not recycled, and 6 percent of the waste stream will continue to be disposed on private property. Pursuant to Minn. Rules pt. 9215.0850, the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) hereby gives notice of its intent to approve the County’s update. Additional information on the county’s update may be obtained from the County or the OEA at the following addresses:Mr. Eric Hartman Mr. Rick DillonSolid Waste Administrator Minnesota Office of Environmental AssistanceRock County Land Management Office 520 Lafayette Road North 2nd Floor311 West Gabrielson Road, Ste 5 St. Paul, MN 55155-4100Luverne, MN 56156 Phone: (605) 362-8334Phone: (507) 283-8862 Toll-free: (800) 657-3843Interested persons are invited to submit comments on the OEA’s proposed actions. Comments must be received by the OEA at its above address by 4:30 p.m. on October 27, 2003. Pursuant to Minn. Rules pt. 9215.0850, subp. 3, comments must include the following information: (1) a statement of the commenter’s interest in the update; (2) a statement of the action the commenter wishes the OEA to take, including specific references to the parts of the update or the need calculation that the commenter believes should be changed; and (3) the reasons supporting the commenter’s position, stated with sufficient specificity to allow the OEA to assess the merits of the commenter’s statements. During the comment period, interested persons may request that the OEA conduct a public informational meeting or a contested case hearing. A public informational meeting is an informal meeting conducted by OEA staff to help clarify and resolve issues. A contested case hearing is a trial-like proceeding conducted by a state administrative law judge. Requests for a public informational meeting or a contested case hearing must be made in writing. Requests for a public informational meeting or contested case hearing must: (1) include the three pieces of information described in the preceding paragraph; (2) explain why the OES should hold a meeting or hearing and (3) describe the issues the commenter wants addressed at the meeting or hearing. At the close of the comment period, the OEA will determine if a public meeting or hearing would be beneficial. The OEA will consider all comments received within the comment period. Following the close of the comment period and any public informational meetings or contested case hearings, the OEA will make a final determination on whether or not to approve the update.(9-25)

Ordinance annexing Christensen property to the CityORDINANCE NO. 253, THIRD SERIESAN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO THE CITY OF LUVERNE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOSPITAL AND CLINIC FACILITY BY SIOUX VALLEY REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES(65.45 Acres – Christensen Property)WHEREAS, Joel Christensen as Personal Representative of the estate of Albert Christensen, as sole owner, has filed a Petition dated September 2, 2003, requesting the annexation to the City of Luverne of that certain real estate located in the County of Rock, State of Minnesota, described as follows:That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 102 North, Range 45 West, and that part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 103 North, Range 45 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian.Beginning at the Northwest Corner of Section 2; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 23 seconds West along the West line of said quarter a distance of 1213.67 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 81.89 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes 11 seconds East a distance of 74.50 feet to an iron stake; hence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 115.17 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 33 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 99.99 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 34 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 535.08 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 29.66 feet to an iron stake; thence South 89 degrees 27 minutes 27 seconds East a distance of 4.19 feet to an iron stake; thence south 88 degrees 33 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 199.35 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 34 minutes 49 seconds East a distance of 176.56 feet to an iron stake; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 130.42 feet to an iron stake; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 48 seconds East a distance of 60.13 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 33 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 121.50 feet to an iron stake; thence North 44 degrees 54 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of 309.00 feet to an iron stake; thence North 68 degrees 15 minutes 38 seconds East a distance of 61.52 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 14 seconds East a distance of 121.37 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 260.07 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 36 seconds East a distance of 198.02 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 34 minutes 37 seconds East a distance of 92.04 feet to an iron stake; thence South 88 degrees 34 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 91.97 feet to an iron stake; thence North 87 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds East a distance of 109.40 feet; thence continuing North 87 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds East a distance of 50.08 feet to the East line of said quarter; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 827.96 feet to the North quarter corner of said Section 2; thence continuing North 00 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 33.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 17 seconds West, parallel to the North line of said quarter 2636.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 33.00 feet to said point of beginning.Said tract is subject to roadway easements and any other easements of record if any.WHEREAS, said property is currently served by the municipality’s electric utility service, and the property owners have waived their right to receive notice pursuant to M.S. 4145.033, Subd. 13, regarding an estimate of the cost impact of any change in electric utility services, including rate changes and assessments, resulting from the annexation;WHEREAS, Luverne Township executed and delivered to the City of Luverne a Consent to the Annexation Petition herein and Waiver of Rights to Submit Written Objections pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 414.033, Subd. 5.NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUVERNE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Luverne does hereby extend its corporate limits and annexes the property described on the attached Exhibit "A" pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes § 414.033.SEC. 2. The zoning for the annexed parcel shall be R-1 under the City’s Zoning Code.SEC. 3. The City Clerk is directed to file certified copies of this ordinance with the Municipal Boundary Adjustments, Luverne Township, the Rock County Auditor-Treasurer, and the Minnesota Secretary of State.SEC. 4. This ordinance takes full force and effect after its publication and approval by the State Department of Administration.(9-25)

Transportation of Mixed Solid Waste and Demolition Materials for Rock County Bids set for Oct. 17th, 2003NOTICE TO TRUCKING/HAULING CONTRACTORSSealed proposals will be received by the Rock County Highway Department at Luverne, Minnesota until 1:00 PM on Friday, October 17, 2003.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 Transfer Station transportation of materials. Transportation of Mixed Solid Waste and Demolition Materials to and from the Rock County, Minnesota Transfer Station and the Lyon County, Minnesota Sanitary Landfill.Proposals and specifications may be examined and obtained at the office of the Rock County Highway Engineer, 1120 North Blue Mound Avenue, P.O. Box 808, Luverne, MN 56156-0808, or FAX (507) 283-5012.Sealed bid proposals shall be clearly marked "Rock County Transportation of MSW and Demolition Materials".The Board of Rock County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any defects therein. Rock County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Mark R. Sehr, PERock County Highway Engineer(9-25, 10-2, 10-9)

Hemme probatePROBATE COURTDISTRICT COURT—COUNTY COURTPROBATE DIVISIONORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKIn Re: Estate ofMelvin Hemme, DeceasedTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of October, 2003, at 9:00 O’clock A.M., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Rock County Courthouse, Luverne, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named deceased, dated January 21, 2000, and for the appointment of Eva Lu Hemme, whose address is 619 West Lincoln, Luverne, Minnesota 56156, as personal representative of the estate of the above named decedent in supervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, said personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate. Upon completion of the administration, the representative shall file a final account for the allowance and shall distribute the estate to the persons thereto entitled as ordered by the Court, and close the estate. Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.Dated: September 9, 2003 /s/Timothy K. ConnellDistrict Court Judge/s/ Douglas E. Eisma /s/Douglas E. Eisma Sandra L. VrtacnikAttorney for Petitioner Court AdministratorEisma and Eisma130 East Main, Box 625Luverne, MN 56156(507) 283-4828I.D. #158343(9-18, 9-25)

10 years ago (1993)"The Rock County Law Enforcement Center budgets for more than 700 overtime hours per year to allow for time spent investigating crimes. For years, the number of crimes committed in Rock County have been increasing, but man power has actually decreased in the law enforcement center.… What may alleviate some of this paperwork stress is the addition of a joint investigative officer to serve both the police and sheriff’s departments."25 years ago (1978)"Incumbent Rock County Sheriff Ole Hommen was the top vote getter in the three-way primary race.Luverne Police Officer Mike Wynia will be the other name on the Nov. 7 ballot. Hommen received 1,073 votes and Wynia received 690 votes. Lyle Authier, Luverne, received 445 votes."50 years ago (1953)"More than a thousand high school students, representing 18 schools from three states, will be in Luverne Saturday for the third annual Tri-State Band Festival sponsored by the Luverne Civic and Commerce Association.Highlights of the day’s events, all of which are free to the public, will be the baton twirling contest at 9 a.m. at the high school gymnasium, a street parade at 1 p.m., maneuvers by the bands in front of the judges’ stands at the fairgrounds, immediately after the judging."75 years ago (1928)"As a direct result of the employment of Chief of Police P.J. Connell as a truant officer for the Luverne school district, five high school students, ranging in age from 17 to 18 years, were brought before Judge Frank Ferguson Monday to explain why they had been violating the law by frequenting the Stralow Pool Hall. … The same day a complaint was filed by Mr. Connell against Wm. Stralow, charging that he permitted school students to frequent his billiard hall, contrary to law, and upon being arraigned he pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $15 and costs, which he paid."100 years ago (1903)"Burglars blew open the safe in the bank at Valley Springs early Saturday morning and secured about $1,000. There are said to have been eight men in the gang, and it is thought that they worked for two hours. While four burglars worked in the bank, four others acted as look-outs to keep back citizens. Druggist Skillman was awakened by an explosion and went on the streets with a lantern to investigate. The burglars put him in a box car and locked him in."

It’s not comforting to know how much our lives are in the hands of those around us.The degree that we live at the mercy of others became painfully clear when Randy Scott was killed Aug. 16 by S.D. Rep. Bill Janklow.In the accident, Janklow ran a stop sign driving 71 miles per hour, killing Randy on his motorcycle. It’s an example of how we go through life trusting people to do their parts to keep our world turning smoothly. Then, we hit bumps that make it seem as if the world stopped turning altogether.What seems like missteps, or errors in judgment can have grave consequences. Restaurants accidentally serve bacteria-ridden food; people mishandle guns. … And drivers speed through stop signs.Shortly after the accident, people jumped to Janklow’s defense, saying, "Who hasn’t speeded?" or "Haven’t you ever missed a stop sign?" We should be careful with thoughts like those, because they almost make it sound like we aren’t really responsible for our actions.It’s true that accidents happen, but they usually can be prevented.Most of the time, we don’t think of the drivers who share our roads and their potential to influence our future.We trust that the person turning left will yield to us when we’re going straight. We assume the person swerving out of his lane is passing, even though he doesn’t use a turning signal. And we trust that when we don’t face a stop sign, we shouldn’t have to watch for others who do — because they might not stop.The accident has affected community members, who mourn their outgoing local mascot in Randy. His countless friends and friendly acquaintances would likely be going through the same thing, no matter how he died.Beyond the sadness, now would be an appropriate time for all of us to analyze our own behaviors. We should make sure we protect ourselves, but also that we don’t make the same mistakes that killed Randy.Even though general precautions might not have helped Randy, we should remember to wear our seatbelts, bike helmets and use defensive driving techniques — because there are other "Janklows" out there.And we should follow basic traffic laws and be aware of road conditions, knowing that our own careless actions could cause harm to another "Randy" out there, too.

What kind of Christian parent are you?I have three foster children in my home. It has been 10 years since I sent my own biological children off to become responsible adults. Whatever I gave them in the way of guidance, they were now on their own to put into practice. And they were ready, according to them. How fun it is to talk to them now to see how my guidance was put to use (or not!).Having this new round of parenting insecurities has proved to be challenging, to say the least. But one common thread flows through our lives together. We have God as an example of perfect parenting. I no longer have to do what every other parent does. I no longer have to be liked all the time. I can disagree and stand firm in my decision. I am free to love just to love. This is so freeing.I am not obligated to let my children go somewhere just because every other parent in the world lets their kids do it! I can fill requests by gathering information about the event, checking our family schedule and if it works out ok, make a decision based on what is best for the family. Kids hate this! No longer do I feel manipulated into saying yes when I really in my heart think no. We cannot manipulate God. We dare not allow our children to do it to us. I would love it if I was elected "the best Mom in the world all the time". But I am realistic enough to know that that is not what relationships are about. God allows us to be angry with what God does or expects, while loving us and being patient and unconditional. We know God will always be there for us no matter how angry we get at God.And, when those children God puts in my home, grow up and walk their own path, I can love them for all they have become. I can listen to their achievements with a joy knowing I did what God asked me to do. Whatever my part was in shaping their value system is a gift and whatever they do, good or bad, is their own interpretation of what I shared with them.Being a good parent is hard. Being a good parent without help and guidance from God is not an adventure I want to experience. As parents, we need to have the courage to say ‘no’ and the knowledge to let God guide us day to day. And one more thing, Prayer fuels us, the Word teaches us, Patience guides us.

Teachers Institute heldThe following article was printed in the Rock County Herald April 21, 1882:"A State Teachers’ Institute of one week beginning at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 24th, and closing Friday following, will be held in this county at the High School room in Union block, village of Luverne.The work of this Institute will be to consider the most approved plans of school organization and government, the best methods of teaching the common school branches, and how to remove the difficulties which are most usual and obstinate in the teachers’ experience.The Institute will be under the management of the county superintendent, who will give such instruction, especially in care of records and discipline, as he prefers. No pains will be spared to make the institute of the greatest practical advantage to teachers; and those who give their entire attention to all that is done, will go to their schools with new energy and increased ability.The syllabus prepared at the Institute Conductors’ meeting, in July last will be the basis of work. Evening lectures may be expected on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, unless otherwise announced. Teachers should be present Monday forenoon to make all necessary arrangements for board and other incidentals, so that all will be in readiness at 1:30 p.m. for the first lesson.Each teacher should bring his reader (Appleton’s Fourth, or its equivalent), dictionary, blank book, paper and pencils. The time has come when every good and growing teacher is expected to make methods of teaching and school organization his study. Normal schools, institutes, books, journals and associations are doing their work in every county. It is expected, therefore, that every teacher in the county, looking toward the schoolroom, will be in his place at the coming Institute. The certificates are now prepared for marking the professional ability of the teacher. Every effort will be made to give teachers the full benefit of all they are prepared to do, and to introduce the deserving ones to the attention of districts that call for good teachers.D.L. KIEHLE,Supt. Pub. Inst.Teachers’ examination to follow on Saturday, April 29th."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@1w.net.