Conference Room 9:00 A.M.Rock County Human Services Building April 22, 2003Chair Boyenga called the meeting to order with all commissioners present. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to approve the April 22, 2003 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the April 8, 2003 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the following consent agenda items, declared carried on a voice vote.1. Amend FSA contract 97-1453-03 with Karen Gunnink to provide guardianship services to referred Rock County clients. Rates are $40/hour and $.36/mile; effective 3-1-03 to 2-29-042. Chairs and carpeting in Commissioner’s Room @ Highway: 8 chairs @ $275/chair and $1,200 carpeting. 3. Final Payment, Project SAP 67-632-002 - $4,868.40 to Henning ConstructionEric Hartman, Land Management Office Director, presented a final review of the Feedlot Ordinance: motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to adopt the Feedlot Ordinance with revisions effective April 22, 2003, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Hoime, seconded by Boyenga, to adopt a conditional use permit for the City of Magnolia for the construction of a waste and water treatment plant located on the N 1/2 of Section 13 of Magnolia Township, declared carried on a voice vote.The LMO Director presented a conditional use permit for Henning Brothers LLP, for crushing and stockpiling of concrete and asphalt located in the W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 35 in Mound Township. The County Board directed the Land Management Office to notify Sioux Valley Hospital as it is in the vicinity of the new hospital site. Motion Wildung, seconded Bakken, to approve the conditional use permit for Henning Brothers LLP with conditions identified on the permit and contingent upon the approval from the Planning and Zoning Board, declared carried on a voice vote. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims with additions; motion by Jarchow, seconded by Wildung, to approve all claims as presented by the Auditor/Treasurer, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office. General $29,297.00LEC 28.15Road & Bridge 19,056.24Welfare 58,124.14Landfill 1,961.14TOTAL $98,738.53Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken to approve the following solid waste abatements, declared carried on a voice vote. oParcel No. 20-0160-011 located in Maple Aire Acres Lot 11; $42.00 oParcel No. 01-0077-200 located in 17-104-44; $42.00 oParcel No. 20-0160-013; 1999 CTY VIN MY99108166; $42.00 oParcel No. 20-1938-019 located in Lot 19 Renken Parkway Trailer Court; $42.00Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to appoint the Auditor/Treasurer as the Driver’s License Agent for Rock County through the Department of Public Safety, declared carried on a voice vote.Lewis and Clark Director Troy Larson, City of Luverne Public Utilities Director Red Arndt, Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water Director Dennis Healy and Rod Spronk, Pipestone County resident, Rock County Rural Water Director Dan Cook and County Attorney Don Klosterbuer and Assistant County Attorney Jeff Haubrich were present to discuss the Lewis & Clark Project and the interconnect between Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water and Rock County Rural Water. Mr. Larson presented an update on the status of Lewis & Clark and informed the County Board of a ground-breaking ceremony on August 23rd at the Clay County Park as they will begin construction of the water plant, purchasing easements and laying pipe from the treatment plant. Dennis Healy and Dan Cook led a discussion regarding the interconnect; the project cost would be $186,500 and will have the ability to move 150,000 gallons of water per day between the Lincoln-Pipestone and Rock Rural Water Systems. After discussion, the County Board took no action and referred the issue back to the Rural Water Board. Mr. Cook provided an update regarding the ten-inch line that is being laid between the Rock County Rural Water system and the City of Hills as part of an upgrade and that the project is proceeding very well. Mr. Cook presented a pay request to Carstensen Construction for the City of Hills upgrade project & improvements; motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to pay $88,590.94 to Carstensen Construction, declared carried on a voice vote. Mr. Cook led a discussion regarding a potential well located in Mound Township that would provide water to the residents in north and west area of the county that are currently not covered by the Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water system. The cost of the well would be $251,550 with additional costs of treatment. The County Board took no action at this time. Jeff Haubrich, serving as the City of Luverne Interim Director presented a request to purchase the land previously identified as leased land to the LEDA for the Berkley Information Systems expansion project for a cost of $10,000. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Jarchow, to authorize the sale of that land to the LEDA for $10,000; after discussion, the question was called by Jarchow, and was declared carried on a voice vote. There was a discussion pertaining to Law Enforcement Services and the County Board requested that the County Attorney’s office prepare language modifying the Joint Law Contract to staff (1) Sergeant position as the current contract calls for a staff of (2) Sergeant positions.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to accept the resignation from Sergeant Kurt Kester of the Sheriff’s Department and to express their gratitude for the many years of Law Enforcement services and all areas of emergency response of which Mr. Kester has served, declared carried on a unanimous vote.The County Board briefly discussed Collaborative funding for the 2004 year; as to date, the Collaborative funding has been cut as part of the proposed Governor’s budget. The County Board took no action, but agreed to discuss it as they continue with other budget issues. The County Board was in receipt of a letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency authorizing renewing Rock County’s permit to stay as a Delegated Feedlot County.The County Board received notification from Jackson County that they will be terminating their contract agreement with RSVP effective December 31, 2003.The County Board was informed of a break-in at the Transfer Station and that a small amount of cash was stolen along with damage to the door at the scale house. Motion by Wildung, seconded Jarchow, to purchase a rubber membrane for $22,500 to go over the parking area at the Courthouse to stop water leaks that flow into the basement, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to hire additional summer help while the Building Maintenance Operator is out on leave, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Hoime, seconded by Bakken, to authorize Resolution No. 17-03, requesting Governor Tim Pawlenty to release local bridge program bonding, declared carried on a voice vote. Commissioner Jarchow informed the County Board that the Regional Development Commission had passed a resolution requesting to sell the Prairie Expo with no penalty to the counties. Commissioner Jarchow stated that he had attended a Telecommunications meeting and that they will be making a presentation to the County Board a future date. Commissioner Hoime stated that he had attended training in Nobles County regarding the role of boards and committees. With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting was declared adjourned. Ron Boyenga, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(5-8)

Mortgage foreclosure sale set for July 3NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALETHE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:DATE OF MORTGAGE: 08/31/2001MORTGAGOR(S): Tonya J. Wick, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Popular Financial Services, LLCDATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 31, 2001, Rock County Recorder, Document No. 150859.LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: All of Lot 3 and the N 1/2 of Lot 4 in Block 5 in the Original Plat to the City of Steen, Rock County, MinnesotaCOUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: RockORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $39,600.00AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $42,253.07That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof;PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Thursday, July 03, 2003, 10:00 a.m.PLACE OF SALE:Front Steps of Rock County Law Enforcement Center, City of Luverneto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONETHE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.Dated: May 1, 2003Popular Financial Services, LLCMortgageePeterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A.By: Michael T. OberleAttorneys for:Popular Financial Services, LLCMortgagee50 E. 5th St., Suite 300St. Paul, MN 55101(651) 291-8955THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.(5-8, 5-15, 5-22, 5-29, 6-5, 6-12)

10 years ago (1993)"Nearly every Rock County office has been working frantically to assess damages caused by Saturday’s flood waters. They have been strapped with the difficult job of determining what the cost will be of returning Rock County to its pre-flood condition. … After a great deal of hair-pulling and number crunching, county officials entered $2.5 million on the bottom line and faxed it to St. Paul."25 years ago (1978)"City officials and representatives for the doctors at the Luverne Medical Center are working on final details for the purchase of land for a new medical facility to be located adjacent to the Luverne Community Hospital.Kenny and Larry Goebel are completing final plans for a new $600,000 supermarket facility to be located on Highway 75 across from Lampert Building Center in Luverne."50 years ago (1953)"A Rock County farm boy, who graduated from Luverne high school in 1936, has been selected to receive the 1953 Award for Advancement of Basic and Applied Sciences by the Yale Engineering Association.He is Dr. Franklin Ordung, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.N. Ordung, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.N. Ordung, of Luverne township, who is presently associate professor of the electrical engineering department of Yale University."75 years ago (1928)"Seventy-two individual cows of the four hundred under test in the twenty-seven herds in the Rock County Cow Testing association, produced forty or more pounds of butterfat during the month of April, according to the tabulation of tester Edward Schwab.… O.A. Paulsen & Sons, of Clinton Township, had the greatest producing cows for the month, one a grade Holstein giving 1,674 pounds of milk and 77 pounds of butterfat; another producing 74.1 pounds and a third one 62.4 pounds of butterfat."100 years ago (1903)"R.J. Cobban and James Speers were ‘laying off’ Monday and were engaged in conversation on the mutually interesting subject of wells. Mr. Speers will begin a well for Mrs. Gartland and Mr. Cobban hopes to strike an artesian flow in a well he will drill for Ole Halverson on his farm on Section 36, Rose Dell township."

She did countless things that got me riled. She sang the chorus of songs over and over because she couldn’t remember any other words; put green peppers in spaghetti sauce; wore sandals that made farting sounds when she walked.Without even saying it, you can probably guess I’m talking about my mom.Organizations and individuals are continually studying what makes a healthy child. They often point to community assets or needs and share theories on what is needed. Inevitably, either in the research or in private comments, someone will say, "It all starts at home." I couldn’t agree more.Of the complaints people have of their mothers, mine are petty, and honestly, I can’t remember anything else to list against her. Those are really just leftovers from the teenage years, anyway.I know I’m not alone in thinking my mom is pretty special, especially with Mother’s Day right around the corner. This time of year, we read about and see on TV beautiful, touching stories of mothers. Some of those are miraculous, larger-than-life adventures with mom playing a hero.The story of my mom isn’t quite like that. Her Mother’s Day story is simply about a sweet woman, working hard and loving her family.Mom’s own mother died when Mom was just 12, so it’s even more wonderful that she had such a perfect vision of how to be a good mother to her three girls. It’s only as an adult that I’ve counted her as a friend. That’s important to note, because she was a fun mom. It’s just that, in our house, we knew she was a co-leader of the family, and she didn’t worry about winning a popularity contest with her children. She was the boss and we respected her for it. Friends were left to peers.Whether she worked in or out of the home at any given time, Mom was always there, a constant presence, adding her guidance, discipline, creativity, warmth, humor and intelligence to our family dynamics. What she did is almost as important as what she didn’t do: she didn’t volunteer for every community activity in sight; she didn’t put her own social life high on the priority list; she didn’t behave in any way she didn’t want her children to. She helped us study for tests and guided Dad through home improvement projects. She drew pictures for us to color and she cut our hair.She’s talented in ways she hasn’t been able to capitalize on, but people recognize it anyway. They ask her for decorating advice and baby care techniques. She’s invited to community groups to give cooking classes.Like most families, that cooking ability is a big part of our admiration of her. Growing up, it was always with a sense of pride that I’d answer friends’ questions about what I had for supper — whether it was Cajun, Italian, Chinese or made with the occasional unique ingredient like squid or turtle.That food sometimes turned into shrapnel as she was usually the one to laugh with a full mouth over supper conversation.She’s obviously not a perfect person, but as a mom, I think she’s as close to a perfect as I’ve ever seen.If more parents, and people in general, were like her, we’d consistently have better than average results on our community asset studies.Oh, I just remembered another thing to list against her — when we camped, Mom would serve food from old ice cream buckets. That was almost worse than those embarrassing sandals.

Most people recognize me as the director of the Rock County Library, but I also have a second vocation. I’m a member of the school board for Little Lambs Preschool. People think preschool is all fun and games and snacks. But let me tell you, there are numbers and letters to be learned. There are art and science projects to complete and fine-motor (little muscles) and large-motor (big muscles) to develop. In preschool the little ones receive essential knowledge that will be useful as they grow to adulthood like, how to go to the restroom in an orderly fashion … no budging in line. They have a pint-size library for pint-size kids, and puzzles and Playdough. Every day includes a Bible lesson to guide the spiritual development of each tiny student. And finally, the curriculum includes advanced computer programming and software development. Okay, I overstated that … they learn how to use the computer.At one of our school board meetings I was perusing the a Little Lambs monthly lesson plan. One week was designated "S" week. The little sweetpeas learn all about the 19th letter of the alphabet. They learn "S" words, do "S" activities and eat "S" snacks. Friday they had Sponge painting, Sponge toss, and Sponge cake. We didn’t have preschool when I was little girl. I didn’t have Sponge day or Dot day or any other day. This is the reason I have trouble fitting in with modern societal expectations. If I could quit my job and cast aside the burdens of adulthood, I’d pull up a mini-chair, take a seat at a mini-table and go back to school. I’m just grateful I learned to read so I can escape those modern societal expectations. You can too, by reading the latest by Andrew Greeley, "Second Spring." It's 1978 and the whole country is exhausted from the twin traumas of Vietnam and Watergate. Chuck O'Malley knows how the country feels; approaching 50, he finds himself in the grip of a debilitating midlife crisis. Although he has much to be thankful for, including a loving wife and a thriving career as a professional photographer, he feels disillusioned and depressed. As he travels the world, from the Vatican, where a new pope is to be selected, to Jimmy Carter's White House, where an overwhelmed president struggles to find a cure for his nation's malaise, Chuck searches for a way to renew his weary spirit.Fortunately, he doesn't have to face this challenge alone. With the loving support of his family, and especially his irrepressible and adoring wife, Rosemarie, he just might rediscover his lost hope and optimism in time for a Second Spring. Leslie Glass, "Over His Dead Body." Cassandra Sales is a woman with a gift for nurturing things — her husband, her two adult children; the fabulous flowers in her garden. After 26 years of marriage, however, Cassie’s husband is spending more time skipping abroad than remaining at home with her. Tired of being a modest Long Island housewife who can’t even remember what it’s like to be kissed, Cassie has a face-lift to recapture her youthful allure. The surprise for her husband goes awry when Mitch returns home early from a business trip. When he sees the post-op horror show, he collapses on the spot.The resulting coma may spare Mitch from the tax audit he’s facing, but Cassie is forced to step in and research the facts of her own life. What she discovers about Mitch and the family business shocks her to the core: her "loving" husband was preparing to divorce her, swindle her out of tons of money, and run off with another woman. As Cassie recuperates, she realizes she’s after revenge. But she soon learns that the road to retribution can lead to unforeseen and often deadly complications.

Grand Army of the RepublicThe following was taken from the Rose History printed in 1911: "Luverne has been the home of a post of the Grand Army of the Republic since the spring of 1884. Largely through the energy of Captain E.D. Hadley, a petition requesting the establishment of a post was circulated in April. It was signed by a representative number of the Civil War veterans of the town. The petition was favorably received and on Friday evening, May 2, 29 comrades were mustered in as the nucleus of Joe Hooker Post of Luverne, by Deputy Mustering Officer L.M. Lange, of Worthington, and R.R. Miller, junior vice department commander of Minnesota. The following officers were chosen at the initial meeting: E.D. Hadley, commander; A.C. Croft, senior vice commander; W.H. Halbert, junior vice commander; Edward McKenzie, adjutant; P.J. Kniss, quartermaster; Ezra Rice, officer of the day; Edwin Gillham, officer of the guard. P.R. Schuyler, surgeon; G.M. Henton, quartermaster sergeant; James Presto, sergeant major. On reporting the organization to the state department, it was discovered that there was a prior claim to the name Joe Hooker Post, and, accordingly, a month after its organization, the Luverne branch of the G. A. R. was given the name John A. Dix Post No. 95. The man thus honored was General John A. Dix, secretary of the treasury under Pres. Buchanan, who at the outbreak of hostilities issued the famous order: ‘If any man attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot." No order is more respected in the city than is John A. Dix Post No. 25. The Luverne order of the G. A. R. was a year old when its auxiliary, the Women’s Relief Corps, took its place among the worthy organizations of the city. Interest in the movement was first awakened at a meeting held in the Methodist Church on Aug. 22, 1885, presided over by W.H. Halbert, senior vice commander of John A. Dix Post, who explained the aims and benefits of the Women’s Relief Corps. At the meeting 14 names were enrolled on the application for a charter, and the balloting for officers who should serve when the organization was perfected resulted as follows: Mrs. Mary R. Crawford, president; Mrs. A.W. Boswell, senior vice president; Mrs. Kate McKenzie, junior vice president; Mrs. Stella T. Gillham, secretary; Mrs. M. Hawes, treasurer; Mrs. James Preston, chaplain; Mrs. M.A. Hinds, director; Mrs. Della E. Halbert, conductor. The institution of the corps took place on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1885. 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.

They were both seen in different towns miles apart, but they were signs of changing times in rural America. They advertised wonderfully strange and unusual business combinations I had never seen before. The roadside signs — tangible proof that business diversification is thriving — were sighted during recent trips I made through southwest Minnesota and northeast Iowa. The Minnesota sign stood alone on a vacant lot near the outskirts of town. It was a no-nonsense announcement, printed in bold, black letters on a white background — COMING SOON: TRUCK-CAR-PET WASH. A sign like that has a way of stirring up anyone’s imagination. The truck-car-pet wash business might be a complex plan, with one section of a building set aside for each washing specialty. Or it could merely require placing a family pet in the front seat of a vehicle and leaving the windows down during the wash, rinse and spotless spray cycles. It’s possible the owners of the new business don’t see the vehicle-pet wash plan as cruelty to animals. On a much higher level, they envision it as a water theme park for pets. The new business combination might be the end result of a small business loan issued to a married couple with two very different ideas of how the money should be spent. Car wash or pet wash? Why not both? Perhaps they recalled the time they inadvertently left a car with one window down and their adorable pet dog to the ravages of a totally automatic car wash during one of their vacations. "Feel free to leave your car and have a cup of coffee, folks," the car wash attendant had told them. "Your car will move automatically through our state-of-the-art wash and will be towel-dried by our attendants at the other side of the building. " The couple can still recall the moment, halfway through the car’s soap cycle and halfway through their coffees, when they remembered Muffy. By the time they raced along the enclosed walkway to the other side of the car wash, screaming and leaving knocked-over customers and broken coffee cups in their wake, they fully expected to find their miniature dachshund either drowned or traumatized. Instead, they found an exuberantly happy, tail-wagging Muffy, cleaner than he had ever been before. Many businesses must begin with similar inspirations. Perhaps that couple in southwest Minnesota can only dream about the days they will pore over plans for future business expansions. There might be combination washes for both vehicles and their drivers. Entire families could be showered and buffed with special family rates. The only problem now is finding a name suitable for a business that washes both vehicles and pets. He suggested "Car-Pet Wash", but she thinks that sounds like a place that cleans floor coverings. Business decisions can be difficult. The Iowa sign reading, FOR SALE — MONUMENTS AND SATELLITE DISHES, was surrounded by granite cemetery markers with blank spaces for names and dates and TV satellite dishes of every imaginable size. It seemed natural to think about the similarities of the customers in need of the two products, which were sold side by side. Customers eventually languish peacefully under both the monuments and the dishes. Both products mark the final resting places of people who appear dead or nearly dead below them. With blank eyes staring off into space and mouths slightly agape, it might be difficult to tell the difference. "Look at Aunt Harriet lying there. She looks so alive!" "Turn off the TV. Dad looks like he’s dead to the world." Grave monuments and satellite dishes are permanent and capable of withstanding any type of inclement weather, year after year. Once they’re installed, they’re rarely removed. They’re a perfect sales combination.

To America’s Teachers: Thank you.Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for your service. Thank you for choosing this noble profession.Thank you for being a hero to both young and old. Thank you for being a best friend. Thank you for your love. Thank you for believing in the bright hope of every child. Thank you for setting high standards. Thank you for believing every child can learn if given the chance. Thank you for inspiring the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for offering comfort in times of sorrow. Thank you for being a mentor for a lifetime. Thank you for your professionalism. Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for staying after school and providing extra help. Thank you for doing whatever it takes to make sure no child is left behind. As you go about your work this day and every day, know that you have the admiration, appreciation and respect of the President of the United States and all of the American people. Rod PaigeU.S. Education Secretary

I’d like to thank the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center for the two care packages that they have sent to me while here in the Persian Gulf. The magazines and other goodies were great to receive. Except, my fellow soldiers and I haven’t figured out yet, how we are going to make the microwave popcorn, but I think we will be OK because it’s supposed to just keep on getting hotter. Also, I’d like to thank the people who have sent letters inside the care packages. I will write back as soon as I get a chance. I’d also like to thank Tammy Johnson for giving them my address. I can’t wait to return to the States so that I might have a chance to personally thank them.Again, thank you staff of the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center. Cpl. Christopher JohnsonU.S. Army (Class of ’99)