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‘Today is a celebration’ Hutchinson’s new $23 million Harmony River Living Center was dedicated Wednesday with speeches, a hymn and prayers

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armony River Living Center residents moved into their new home in January, but it wasn’t until Wednesday that those involved in building the $23.4 million center celebrated. Dr. Steve Mulder, president and CEO of Hutchinson Area Health Care, the building’s owner, told about 100 people attending the 35-minute ceremony in the building’s chapel that Harmony River represents a large step forward in long-term care for Hutchinson. “This does not replace Burns Manor,” Mulder said, referring to the previous home of most of Harmony River’s 120 residents. “It builds on Burns Manor. It builds on the great care provided there.”

See HARMONY RIVER Page 4A ATTENDEES AT WEDNESDAY’S DEDICATION of Harmony River marveled at the twostory stained-glass window overlooking the chapel. The window was done by Plymouth artist Wayne Norton, who said he was inspired by the 19th-century hymn, “Like a River Glorious.”

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Hutchinson precinct populations Precinct Precinct 1 (east/southeast) Precinct 2 (north end) Precinct 3 (southwest

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When the state’s judicial redistricting panel on Feb. 21 split Hutchinson into House District 18A and 18B by using State Highway 15, that meant the city would have to redraw its precincts. That’s because it divided two precincts between the two Minnesota House districts. That’s a no-no. “State law mandates that a municipal precinct not be in more than one legislative district,” City Attorney Marc Sebora told City Council members Tuesday night. As a result, Sebora and city election official Melissa Starke drew up a precinct map proposal that would shift about 3,000 city residents along the Highway 15 corridor into different precincts. The city is racing a April 3 deadline. Then McLeod

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Happy Panda draws Chinese food fans as often as twice a day

COSMOS SCHOOL TO CLOSE This school year will be the last time students at South Elementary in Cosmos will attend that school. The AtwaterCosmos-Grove City School Board voted 4-3 Monday for all ACGC kindergarten through fourth-grade students to attend classes at North Elementary School in Atwater.

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THE BOX CULVERT under State Highway 7 between Campbell and Otter lakes is barely passable with a canoe or row boat.

Hutchinson aims to connect two lakes for boaters By TERRY DAVIS

Rose Anne Sanden was misidentified in a story about leap year birthdays on page 1B of the Feb. 29 Leader.

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When people think of Minnesota cities known for their lakes, Hutchinson isn’t often included in that thought process. But its extensive shoreline along the Crow River and the adjoining Otter and Campbell lakes definitely makes it a lake city. However, man-made obstacles in the form of bridges and culverts too low to permit passage of even the smallest watercraft have hindered full use of Hutchinson’s water resources. That is changing. The City Council on Tuesday heard of plans to

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JIAN YING YANG AND FENGEN WANG comprise the wife-and-husband team that opened Happy Panda Chinese restaurant last month in the County Fair Marketplace building at the intersection of State Highway 15 and Denver Avenue Southwest. Happy Panda has limited seating, so takeout is its main business.

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Customer encouragement led Jian Ying Yang and her husband, Fengen Wang, to open their second Chinese restaurant, Happy Panda, in Hutchinson’s County Fair Marketplace, 1310 State Highway 15 S., off Denver Avenue near Best Buy. The couple has operated Lucky Kitchen along U.S. Highway 12 in Cokato for three years.

“We had a lot of customers from Hutchinson who liked (Lucky Kitchen) and they encouraged us to open one here,” Jian said. “And a lot of them have been coming here. They recognize us.” Happy Panda has just a handful of tables, so takeout is the restaurant’s bread and butter — or fried rice and soy sauce — so to speak. Since it opened Feb. 20, Jian said business has been brisk. “I am so excited we’ve opened here with a lot of business,” she said. “People have been telling their families and friends. Some have come in twice a day or almost every day.” Diners find an extensive menu of more than 150 items.

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Cosmos school to close Two years of discussion comes down to a 4-3 vote, closing South Elementary later this year By JULIANA THILL thill@independentreview.net

This school year will be the last time students at South Elementary in Cosmos will attend that school. The Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School Board voted 4-3 Monday for all ACGC kindergarten through fourth-grade students to attend classes at North Elementary School in Atwater, starting at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year. “It’s been a very long, drawnout process that has been very emotional on a lot of different levels,” board member Jeanna Lilleberg said prior to the vote. “I’m a firm believer that every community needs to have its identity ... and for many, many, many generations the school has been that. So, for me, it’s heart-wrenching to have that power to take that school out of

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NEWS BRIEFS New coal facility up for County Board vote A permit for a North Dakota firm to construct a new coal handling facility east of Stewart will be up for a vote Tuesday before the McLeod County Board. Gascoyne Materials Handling & Recycling is proposing the station, to be built off U.S. Highway 212 along the Twin Cities & Western railroad line, as a site for receiving, stockpiling and shipping thousands of tons of coal annually. Other items considered for approval include: a permit request from McLeod Cooperative Power to install an electrical substation in Sumter Township, supplying power to the United Farmers Cooperative grain site that is currently under construction near Brownton, purchasing a 2013 Mack tandem truck chassis for $105,271 and a 2013 Mack semi-tractor for $107,129, from Nuss Truck of Roseville, for the County Highway Department. The board will meet at 9 a.m. March 6, at the County Courthouse, 830 11th St. E., Glencoe. — Jorge Sosa

New goal added for Real World Challenge Four-time state champions, the Hutch Innovators, are preparing to compete in the national Real World Design Challenge — a contest that challenges students to apply their engineering smarts toward the goal of designing better airplanes. Hutchinson High School technical education teacher and team coach Daryl Lundin

said the team received its new assignment Monday. It adds a twist to the statewide assignment, which required students to design the wings and tail for an environmentally friendly two-passenger light sport aircraft. The team will now have to add a propellor to their design and submit a 2,000-word essay on what they would do and see if they flew their aircraft from Kitty Hawk, N.C., to Dayton, Ohio. Kitty Hawk is where the Wright Brothers, in 1903, achieved the first sustained and controlled flight with a manned, heavier-than-air machine. Dayton was the brothers’ birthplace. The team’s deadline is April 9 and they’ll travel to Washington, D.C., for the national competition April 20-23. — Jorge Sosa

offered at the Hutchinson campus, 2 Century Ave. S.E., in room 317, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 21 and 28, and April 4. It will cover career opportunities and wages for graduates of the NDT program, as well as an introduction to the principles and applications of nondestructive testing. Topics will include: certification of technicians, types of defects to be found, and applications of radiography, ultrasound, eddy current magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing. Students will receive a brief explanation of the methods of testing and perform hands-on testing. Instructors are Gerry Frie and Wade Padrnos. An “Introduction to Computer Careers and Robotics” course will be offered in Willmar, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, March 12, 19 and 26, and in Hutchinson, in room 321, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, March 14, 21 and 28. The course explores wages, career outlook, required skills and necessary education for various career paths relating to computers and robotics. Students will learn the basics of interactive computer programming through a two-dimensional multimedia environment. Careers explored include: automation engineering, computer programming, computer support technician, network administration, multimedia design technician and web programming. The instructor is Rocky Hyberger. For additional information or to apply, call Audrey VanBeck at 320-222-5263 or visit www.ridgewater.edu. Classes are limited to 15 students, so interested students should apply early.

Ridgewater offering intro to tech fields Area high school students can explore potential careers through Ridgewater College’s “College to Careers” program this spring. The free, afterschool program will meet one night a week for three weeks in March and April. The program is made available by Ridgewater College and Carl Perkins grant fund initiatives, which focus on high school-to-college transitions for students in career and technical education programs. The courses focus on careers in nondestructive testing and computers and robotics. They will give students hands-on experience and insight about career opportunities in the industry from instructors. The “Introduction to Nondestructive Testing” course is

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Winter returns

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DORA PASSE, WHO LIVES ALONG LYNN ROAD, joined thousands of other Hutchinson residents digging out from the heaviest snowfall of the season Wednesday morning. Her dog, Jake, supervised the operation. Estimates for the wet, slushy snowfall in this area ranged from four to six inches. It prompted the city to declare its first snow emergency of the 2011-2012 snow season from Wednesday night until Thursday morning.

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in the United States needs blood. By making an appointment to donate blood this month, you can help the Red Cross meet the needs of patients in your community and across the nation. A blood drive takes places from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at Peace Lutheran

Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson. To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767, or visit red crossblood.org. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

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Snow-melting temperatures are headed our way by Tuesday Weather history On this date in 1951, a warm-front moved across the state and temperatures rose into the upper 40s and lower 50s in the area.

Weather facts That the water cycle is the process of water changing from “one state to another and its movement from one place to another. For example, when it rains, water drops fall to Earth.”

Parts of the state continue to clean up the snow that hit the state Tuesday and Wednesday. Some of that snow will melt by next week as temperatures will reach the upper 30s and lower 40s by Tuesday with some 40s and 50s possible by Thursday of next week. Mark We had a blend of clouds Anthony and sun around the state CHIEF on Friday. Another weak METEORLOGIST disturbance pushed KSAX-TV through by Friday afternoon and that brought some flurries and even some sprinkles to the state. Highs were generally in the upper 20s and lower 30s on Friday around the state. By Friday night, we had more light snow under a cloudy sky. Up to an inch of snow was projected to fall across the area. The winds were out of the northwest at 15 to 25 mph with some gusts to 30 mph possible and that made it feel even cooler.

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Saturday started the weekend with much of the same with some clouds and a chance again of some flurries or light snow along with breezy conditions. The winds were out of the northwest once again at 15 to 25 mph. Highs on Saturday only reached the upper 10s across northern Minnesota. The rest of the state saw highs in the low to mid 20s. It certainly felt cooler with breezy conditions. Wind chill values dipped at times into the single digits. Sunday's outlook calls for a mostly cloudy sky. We should see some breaks in the cloud cover by the afternoon. Highs on Sunday will reach the upper 20s and lower 30s. Temperatures will warm up next week to be more like spring! Highs by Thursday again could be near 50 degrees across southern and western Minnesota. I know I have had some viewers contact me and tell me that they saw some robbins before the snowstorm on Tuesday. I wonder if the robbins started flying south again? Have a great weekend!

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DAN LINDH, president of Presbyterian Homes and Services, quoted scripture during the ceremony, saying the effort that went into building Harmony River stemmed from a biblical calling.

HARMONY RIVER

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Prayer dedicated home ‘to compassion, kindness, humility ... patience’

RESIDENTS WATCHED FROM TWO LEVELS as the USDA’s Colleen Landkammer spoke about the work that went into planning and building Harmony River.

Mulder was one of five speakers. Dan Lindh, president of Presbysterian Homes and Services, the home’s manager, thanked numerous people for their work during the past 10 years to make Harmony River possible. Beginning with the first meeting in 2002, he recalled, “there were a lot of concepts and we began to explore them,” he said. The selection of the 64-acre site along Airport Road was the best among the ideas, he noted. “Today is a celebration,” he said. “What a treat to be here. This is so wonderful.” Lindh said the operating arrangement that was agreed upon by Hutchinson Area Health Care and Presbyterian Homes will be the best for the long term. He noted that Harmony River is a terrific community asset. “It takes a village to do this stuff and it makes such a difference for the residents,” he said. “This is a job creator … What a treat it is to see the difference this facility will make for Hutchinson.” Among those he thanked were Bernie Knutson, president of the Hutchinson Area Health Care Board of Directors and a longtime advocate for housing and services for older adults. “I don’t think this would be here today,” Lindh told Knutson, “if it hadn’t been for the teams you pulled together and the tenacity you showed to make this possible.” Lindh also commended Colleen Landkammer, state director for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s

THE HUTCHINSON BROTHERS — portrayed by Paul Otte, Jim Nelson and the Rev. Brian Brosz, sang the hymn “Like a River Glorious,” written in 1876 by Frances Havergal. The hymn inspired artist Wayne Norton to create the colorful two-story stained-glass window that adorns the building’s chapel.

Rural Development, for lining up financing with assistance from AgStar Rural Capital Network. Rural Development provided a $13.3 million direct loan and a $5 million loan guarantee through AgStar. Private contributions raised another $5 million. Lindh said the financing “was a game changer that made it possible for us to get in the ground 16 months ago.” Harmony River Administrator Linda Krentz said the day was dedicated to the home’s residents and their families. “We’re now about seven weeks in and I can tell you things have gone well,” she said. The ceremony closed with a dedication prayer led by the home’s chaplain, Ane Fitzgerald. “We dedicate ourselves this day to serving the residents with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience,” attendees said, reading from a prepared prayer. During a reception afterward, artist Wayne Norton explained the inspiration behind his twostory stained-glass window, which adorns the building’s chapel. Norton said he pondered the words of the 19th century hymn, “Like a River Glorious,” before creating the work. The intent, he said, was to create a work based on a Christian or faith-based theme. “It’s a river of blessings coming down from heaven,” he said. “This is my interpretation of those blessings.”

“RESIDENTS, THIS DAY IS FOR YOU,“ Harmony River Administrator Linda Krentz said during the dedication ceremony. “Families, this day is for you.”

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School library adds ebooks to shelves THIRD-GRADER CASSIDY CAYA is among many Park Elementary students who’ve borrowed Nook ereaders. Caya enjoyed reading “Fun Facts About Pets,” which had a special audio feature. “It can read to you,” she explained.

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The Park Elementary School library has started a new chapter in its quest to foster reading. Beginning this year, students have been borrowing Nook ereaders to read digital books. Librarian Naomi Shadis said the school’s eight Nooks — seven of which are loaned out by the library and one of which is used in a fifthgrade classroom— are a hit with students. “It’s too new for me to say authoritatively or definitively that, yes, this greatly increases reading achievement,” Shadis said. “But I’m hearing from kids saying they’re reading a lot more than usual.” Shadis said more than 75 families in the school have borrowed the electronic reading devices. Many have also checked out ebooks using their own ereaders, iPods, tablets, computers and smart phones. The school district, using the same vendor as the Hutchinson Public Library, is offering 239 titles geared toward grades three through 12. The Nooks and the electronic library catalog subscription fee were paid for by a $4,000 donation from the Hutchinson K-5 Parent Teacher Organization. Shadis said electronic books can be checked out for seven, 14 or 21 days.

Park Elementary Librarian Naomi Shadis recently asked a slew of students what they like about reading electronic books. Here are some of the answers she heard: “There’s a word help on (the Nook ereader) that, when I don’t know what the word means, I can use that to tell me what the word means.” — Fifth-grader Hunter Peterson Students who borrow a Nook device usually have it for a week. The devices have proven so popular that, earlier this school year, the waiting period to borrow a Nook was up to six weeks. Since the start of the year, Shadis said, “I have heard from at least a dozen families that have gotten ereaders.” “What ultimately hooks readers in is if they’re compelled to read a series,” she said. “Ebooks help kids get started on a series.” Cassidy Caya, a third-grader who borrowed a Nook over Christmas break enjoyed reading “Fun Facts About Pets” and “The Elephant’s Child.” “I like that you can play games on it like chess and crossword puzzles,” she

“Paper books, you have to find a bookmark and stuff. This one, you could just leave it on the page.” — fourth-grader Viviana Pizana “They’re really important to have because if you don’t have the books at home and you forgot them at school, you can download them onto the tablet.” — fourth-grader Emily Olson-Dahlke

added. “I’ve heard kids saying that they’re playing chess with their grandpa or their uncle,” Shadis said. “I see there being value in that, too, really, because it’s educational. It’s not (the video game) Angry Birds.” Another new technology offered at Park Elementary this year is a social network called Destiny Quest. Students can log into Destiny Quest from home or at school and recommend books to their classmates and create virtual shelves listing books they’ve read or want to read. Third-grader Brodix Hooper, whose favorite books include “The Magic Tree House” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, said he’s discovered “a lot of cool books” on Destiny Quest. STAFF PHOTO BY JORGE SOSA

Hutchinson City Council: How they voted Members of the Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously to approve the following issues at their Feb. 28 meeting.

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GAMBLING LICENSES: Approve short-term licenses for the Adult Training and Habilitation Center’s use June 16 at Crow River Golf Club and for the 3M Club’s use March 30 on

company grounds. ................................................................................ WATER TOWER: Approve plans and specs for the rehabilitation of the water tower in South Park and

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authorize the advertising for bids, which was due April 11. The council is expected to award the bid April 24. The nine-week summer project is estimated to cost $536,000.

TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE: Approve Betty Jodzio to operate a hot dog and beverage cart throughout the city. She has operated the business for three years. ................................................................................ RIVERSONG: Approve a request from the RiverSong Festival committee for city support in such areas as dust control on Les Kouba Parkway and mosquito spraying in Masonic West River Park. Also approved was a temporary liquor license to Hutchinson Center for the Arts to allow the

sale of wine and strong beer during the July 21-22 event. ................................................................................ TRAFFIC SURVEY: Approve the inclusion of a Local Traffic Flow and Safety Survey in the upcoming mailing of the Hutchinson Utility Commission bills. The survey, similar to one done in 2005, will collect resident comments for the transportation section of the City Comprehensive Plan now under revision.

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City might discuss lines with county County will have until May 1 to redraw its commissioner districts. Three of the county’s districts currently align with the city precincts. It is unclear if the proposed precinct plan will keep the commissioner districts roughly equal in population, though Sebora said county officials have indicated they will until the city acts to see what they might need to do. “No one was contemplating this until last week,” he said. The council is not required to have a public hearing on adjusting precincts, but it did have one 10 years ago, Sebora added. He was directed by the council to have an ordinance with new precinct lines ready for consideration at the March 13 council meeting.

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Precinct 2. Commissioner Paul Wright lives two miles south of Hutchinson in Lynn Township, near Heatwole, and represents Precinct 3. In 2004, Glencoe resident Doug Krueger sued the city and county. He contended the city’s decision in 1992 to go from five precincts to three allowed it to dominate the county board with three of the five commissioners coming from Hutchinson. The city’s precincts are not used by the city for council positions, because all council members are at-large. Krueger’s suit was eventually thrown out by the Minnesota Supreme Court because his lawyer filed an appeal a day late. Under the map Sebora presented, Precinct 1, the city’s east and southeast sector, would gain the neighborhood between Bluff Street Northeast and Main Street North/State Highway 15 from Precinct 2. But all Precinct 1 residents now living south of Second Avenue Southwest between Lynn Road and Main Street, more than 25 square blocks mostly south of South Park, would shift to Precinct 2 (north of Milwaukee Avenue) or Precinct 3 (south of Milwaukee.) Precinct 3 also would lose territory to Precinct 2 in the neighborhood north-northwest of Park Elementary School, and west-southwest to Dale Street/Juul Road. Precinct 2 would thus include a sizable neighborhood of about 50 blocks south of Crow River and west of Main Street, about five times the number it currently has south of the river.

Three commissioners for Hutch? Council Member Bill Arndt asked if there should be a meeting between city and county officials prior to the council’s next meeting. Such a meeting had already been suggested, Mayor Steve Cook said, during a conversation he had with a commissioner. Cook said Wednesday he thought Sebora should meet first with county officials to explore the issue. He and council members were mostly interested in understanding the procedure and process of redrawing the precinct lines and commissioner districts, he said. Commissioner Sheldon Nies lives in Hutchinson’s Precinct 1, while Bev Wangerin lives in

Sen. Scott Newman

Rep. Ron Shimanski

Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen

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Voter ID, SF 1577: This bill proposes a constitutional amendment, subject to voter approval in the November 2012 election, to require voters to present government-issued photo IDs at the polls.

Referred to the Senate Finance Committee Feb. 27.

Gas theft, SF 1870: Driving away from a motor fuel retailer without paying for fuel could legally signal the vehicle owner’s intent to steal the fuel. Exceptions apply if the vehicle itself is stolen or if the vehicle owner pays for the fuel within 30 days after receiving notice from the retailer.

Referred to the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Comittee Feb. 15.

Ag tourism, HF 2564: Exempts agricultural tourism professionals from liability in the event of injury, damage or death resulting from the inherent risks of agricultural tourism activities. “Inherent risks” include natural hazards, the behavior of wild or domestic animals, ordinary dangers of farming structures or equipment, and negligent behavior on the tourist’s part.

Introduced and referred to the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee Feb. 29.

Charter school taxes, HF 1624: Property leased by a for-profit entity to a charter school is exempt from property tax. Newman sponsors the Senate companion bill.

Referred to the House Property and Local Tax Division Feb. 3.

Hospital liability, HF 2346: Hospitals are made liable for costs to treat or correct hospital-acquired conditions. “Hospital-acquired conditions” include medical conditions acquired or worsened as a result of an error or omission made in diagnosis, treatment, care or other services provided to a patient.

Referred to House Health and Human Services Reform Committee Feb. 20.

Violent crimes, HF 1665: Adds felony-level convictions of fifth-degree assault, domestic assault and domestic assault by strangulation to the legal definition of a “crime of violence.” Current state law prohibits people convicted of a crime of violence from shipping, transporting, possessing or receiving firearms and other weapons.

Passed in House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee Feb. 22.

Rule making website, HF 2430: Appropriates $35,000 from the state’s arts and cultural heritage fund to create a website providing public searchable access to historical documents relating to state agency rule making.

Introduced and referred to House Legacy Funding Division Feb. 22.

Vehicle tax exemption, HF 1948: Exempts $25,000 of the value of a motor vehicle purchased by a military service member outside the U.S. from the state motor vehicle sales tax. The exemption is limited to the purchase of one passenger automobile or motorcycle during a service member’s lifetime.

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improve access for small watercraft going between Crow River/Otter Lake and Campbell Lake. It authorized City Engineer Kent Exner and Mayor Steve Cook to send a letter to Minnesota Department of Transportation District 8 Engineer Jon Huseby in Willmar. It asks him to consider including a new box culvert as part of MnDOT’s plan to resurface State Highway 7/22 between Shady Ridge Road in Hutchinson and the 7/22 wye near Cedar Mills with 4.5 inches of bituminous in 2013. Exner told the council he had a “very positive meeting” recently with area MnDOT and Minnesota Department of Natural Resource officials. The preliminary consensus was the idea was feasible. “It looked pretty favorable,” he said. The existing box culvert provides little head room for even the smallest boat. The idea is to raise the roadway by about three feet in the area approaching the culvert, which is about 1,000 feet west of Illinois Street, the last city street on Hutchinson’s west side. The new culvert would then provide five- to six-feet of clearance at normal water levels, similar to what is now available under a neighboring Luce Line State Trail bridge replaced by the DNR in 2011.

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“We’d be looking to achieve the same clearance as the trail bridge,” Exner said. When combined with McLeod County’s planned replacement of the South Grade Road bridge farther south, possibly also in 2013, Hutchinson’s waterways would be completely accessible west of the Crow River dam near downtown.

Seeking Legacy funding Exner told the Leader on Thursday the idea of tackling the Campbell Lake access came up recently in the city’s resource allocation committee, where future projects are discussed. That led to his meeting with MnDOT and DNR officers. A cost sharing agreement between the agencies would need to be worked out. An early estimate for raising the

roadway and the new culvert is $800,000. In the letter to MnDOT, Cook and Exner said the city will explore getting money through various sources, including an Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund grant through the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. There is an April 6 deadline for submitting funding requests from the Trust Fund. That would mean speeding up surveying and preliminary design work. A survey crew worked Monday to come up with elevations for how much the roadway would have to be raised. The city’s letter also asked for a response from Huseby by March 12. Getting MnDOT to accept the idea may be “easier said than done,” Exner said, because the overlay project uses federal highway money. That can complicate the issue. Cook, he said, has been speaking with area legislators about the project and sources of funding. District 18B Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Grove City, who could, in the future, represent the west side of Hutchinson under the recently announced redistricting plan, chairs the Legacy Funding Division. “Funding, is probably going to be the struggle,” Exner said.

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Former coach donates $50,000 to GFW

The McLeod County Planning Advisory Commission recently recommended approval of a conditional-use permit for a coal transfer station to be built just east of Stewart. The permit will be forwarded to the McLeod County Board for final approval March 6. The facility will be between 75th Street and U.S. Highway 212 on property owned by Arvin Buss, about a mile east of Stewart. Gascoyne Materials Handling & Recycling of Dickinson, N.D., will own the coal transfer station. GMHR President WIlliam Pladsen said the company plans to build a railroad spur allowing trains to leave the main Twin Cities & Western railroad track and dump coal into a pit, from which it will be augered out and stockpiled. The coal will then be loaded on semis for transport east and west, typically toward the Rochester and WIllmar areas. Pladson expects about 10 trains a year to dump coal, and the stockpile will never exceed 15,000 tons. About 20 to 25 semi-trucks will enter and leave the station on a daily basis. — McLeod County Chronicle

A great surprise was in store for the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board when they received their agenda for Monday afternoon’s meeting: A former teacher and coach donated $50,000 from his estate to the GFW athletic department. Robert Safe came to Winthrop in the summer of 1967 to teach physical education and health, and coach girls and boys track. He would also coach junior high football. Later, he took over driver’s education and became a wrestling coach. He started an elementary wrestling program in the early to mid-’70s. He became head wrestling coach and took the 1980 team to the state tournament. In the summer of 1980 he left Winthrop with his wife, Kathy, and three children to start a 30-year career as a State Farm insurance agent in Stillwater. He came back to Winthrop almost every summer to help fry chicken at the summer celebration. The School Board gratefully accepted the donation. Superintendent Jeff Bertrang said he wanted to meet with kids to hear their ideas about the donation before any action is taken. — Winthrop News

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Chicken to Happy Family or seafood pan fried noodles for $10.99. There are several choices each in the chow mein, lo mein, chow mei fun groups. All but one of the six pork choices and most of the 15 poultry offerings are priced at $7.99. All but one of the 12 beef selections are $8.45, while all but one seafood offering are $8.99. The pork, beef, poultry and seafood choices come with white rice. Jian said her favorites include the sesame chicken Chef Suggestion dinner, as well as the spicy Szechuan-style shrimp or Hot and Spicy Shrimp, all at $8.99. Other popular choices are the

sweet and sour chicken and chicken with mixed vegetables, both priced at $7.99. Cream cheese wontons might be the most popular of the appetizers, she said, and there are five healthy steamed menu choices. About six other members of Jian’s extended family, including parents, an aunt and uncle, and siblings, run the two restaurants with her and Fengen. Happy Panda is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more about Happy Panda, or to place a pick-up order, call 320-587-6555 or 320-587-6525.

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A Doctor’s Confession to the city of Hutchinson

and why, despite all, I do what I do...

Confessions are tough. Real tough. But, sometimes a confession can set the record straight, and I want to give credit where credit is due. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. This photo is a picture of my wife Jessica, me, our 2 year old daughter Hayden, and we are expecting our second child around Easter. We have been in the Hutchinson community for four years now and are very excited to be a part of this fantastic community. We have made lots of wonderful friends, met tons of great people…and look forward to meeting many more. Hutchinson is a very welcoming community and we made a fantastic choice in moving here to start our family. Before I started chiropractic school Jessica had never been to a chiropractor before. Now she knows enough to listen to her body through both of her pregnancies and ask me to adjust her whenever she feels a little “off ”— It also helped her through her pregnancy with the sciatic pain and issues that can go along with being pregnant as well as helping ensure a healthy delivery. Hayden also benefits from chiropractic adjustments to help keep her healthy and prevent any colic, ear infections, or other issues that can be common among children. She is now 2 years old and we have been blessed that she has been very healthy and never had an ear infection or had to see her M.D. for anything other than her baby wellness checks.

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In High School I lived to play hockey, it was my life. It was my junior year and I was doing well as the co-captain of our team. Then, all of the sudden, I collided with an opponent like I had done so many times before. However, this time was very different. I had a sharp piercing pain in my upper back. I struggled to get my breath back and skate off the ice. As I sat there on the bench all I could think about was a broken bone and that my season could be over. I went to the medical doctors and they let me know that there was no broken bone. They said they didn’t see anything on the X-rays and said it must be a muscle spasm. They gave me some pills or muscle relaxers and told me to take it easy and the pain would eventually go away, but it didn’t. After trying to play through the pain for a few weeks, I couldn’t do it anymore and had no choice but to sit out. In the peak of the season, and as a leader of my team, it was very difficult and frustrating not being able to play. I was devastated. Then something happened that would change my life forever. My uncle had a friend that was a chiropractor, but he lived about 3 hours away. My uncle was going to visit him to go on a hunting trip and said that I should come along to see if the chiropractor, Dr. Jon, could help me. Nothing else was working so my parents told me to go along and give it a shot. When we got there on Thursday night, Dr. Jon brought me to his office and took some X-rays and did a quick exam. He found exactly where the problem was and told me I had a bone out of place. He adjusted me and I heard a loud popping sound but it felt great. Although there was still some pain present, I noticed relief right away. He continued to check and adjust me twice a day throughout the weekend. We returned home Sunday night and I was back on the ice playing again on Monday. I was amazed at the difference, and thought Dr. Jon had saved my life. As I said in High School, I lived for hockey. In reality, he did influence my life in a very powerful way and is a major reason why I am a chiropractor today. It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their back problems. Also they come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, carpal tunnel syndrome, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few.

News from the region’s newspapers

A new superintendent for Litchfield School District is signed, sealed and soon to be delivered. Litchfield School Board members unanimously approved a contract Monday that will bring Dan Frazier to the district. The three-year contract includes base pay of $122,000 in the first year, with 1 percent increases in the second and third years. School Board Chair Stacey Helstrom explained the contract reflected the board’s belief that the superintendent position is “really a CEO type of role (with) ultimate accountability for students and staff.” Frazier will replace Superintendent Bill Wold, who will retire at the end of the school year. — Litchfield Independent Review

Gaylord Park on National Register Years of effort to have Gaylord City Park placed on the National Register of Historic Places has paid off. The city was notified last week that the park was designated to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. The area north of Veterans Drive, including the band shell, bridge, pavilion/roller rink was officially designated. Local historian Gloria Sinell said Gaylord is unique because there aren’t many city parks on the National Register. Sinell’s greatgrandparents, John and Dorothea Mueller, sold the park property to the city in 1897. She hopes the designation will make it easier to secure grants to repair to park structures. — Gaylord Hub

Now patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed any-

one of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Being a chiropractor can be tough, because there’s a host of so-called experts out there. They tell people a lot of things that are just plain ridiculous about my profession. But the studies speak for themselves, like the Virginia study that showed that over 90% of patients who saw a chiropractor were satisfied with their results. That’s just incredible! Forty-eight million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits are reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. Many people find that they actually save money on their health care expenses by seeing a chiropractor. Another way to save...published, peer-reviewed research indicates that the immune system may be enhanced by chiropractic adjustments. The immune system is the system that helps the body fight colds, the flu, and many other sicknesses. Although all people respond differently to care, maybe you won’t be running off to the doctor as much once you start chiropractic. This is especially important if you are self-employed. And an entire week of care in my office may cost what you could pay for one visit elsewhere.

You Benefit from an Amazing Offer. Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. If you are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you mention this article, you will receive my entire new patient exam complimentary with the donation of 2 food shelf items for the McLeod County food shelf. Everything donated in the month of March witll be matched by MN Food Share Network. My new patient exam includes X-rays, Paraspinal thermal imaging.. the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. But, please call right away because this offer expires on March 23, 2012 and I don’t want you to miss out. By the way, further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that during these difficult economic times, we are working with all of our patients to make care affordable for EVERYONE. You see I’m not trying to seduce you to come see me with this low start up fee, then to only make it up with high fees after that. Further care is very important to consider when making your choice of doctor. High costs can add up very quickly. By law, this offer excludes all Federally funded programs including Medicare and Medicaid. Great care at a great fee... Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications...I am a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies (including my own) to athletes and elderly people. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who need care, receive care by removing any barriers that may prevent them from coming in and getting checked. My assistant is Jill and she is a really great person. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. Our office is called HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab and it is located at 1060 Hwy. 15 S. (We are in the Hutchinson Mall directly across from Gentle Dentistry). Our phone number is 320-234-3584. Call Jill or myself today for an appointment. We can help you.

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Restocking the food shelf Unemployment might be down, but that contrasts with the situation at the county’s food shelf, where demand was up in 2011 — way up

he economy is picking up, more people are working, and they have money in their pockets. So one might think that demand at the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf is either leveling or dropping off. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. “Yes, the economy is a little better,” said Marietta Neumann, the food shelf’s executive director. “But when people have been of out of a job for three years and finally get back to work, it takes a while to get back on their feet. They have to pay their bills and get caught up.” The food shelf’s client numbers best describe the situation. From 2010 to 2011, the number of households receiving assistance from the food shelf jumped 39 percent. Meanwhile, the total pounds of food distributed to families increased 42 percent. Even Ms. Neumann couldn’t believe the increase. “It just didn’t seem possible,” she said. That’s why this month’s fifth annual Food Drive Challenge sponsored by McLeod County businesses is more important than ever. The challenge is a friendly competition between the county’s business associations and chambers of commerce. Their goal: to raise the largest amount of food per capita in their respective communities. Last year, tiny Plato won by collecting 14 pounds per capita on behalf of its 320 residents. Second place went to Silver Lake, third went to Stewart, fourth went to Glencoe, and Hutchinson captured fifth place. That fifth place is nothing to be ashamed of, according to Bill Corby, president of the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Last year we collected 43 percent of the food from the county,” he noted. That amounted to a whopping 41,780 pounds. Mr. Corby concedes that Hutchinson has never won the challenge, and it will be tough to win in the future. In this challenge, smaller towns seem to have the advantage because organizers in those communities have fewer people from whom to solicit donations. And that’s one of the reasons why

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the challenge is fun. Everyone has a chance to win. In Hutchinson so far, 21 businesses have offered to collect food during the drive. Ms. Neumann said it’s interesting to see which businesses collect the most. “A lot of the little places collect more,” she said. I think they push harder.” Last year’s countywide drive raised more than 100,000 pounds, or 20,000 more than the year before. A similar amount will be needed this year to enable the food shelf to keep up with demand. More than 1,600 households requested help from the food shelf’s Glencoe site during 2011. The

Hutchinson site served more than 2,700 households. Until last year, the Glencoe site had typically been busier. Last year’s job layoffs in Hutchinson caused the flip-flop. “There were a lot of hungry people in Hutch before, but people couldn’t see it,” Ms. Neumann said. While most of the food shelf’s clients are families, many of whom are working low-paying jobs, a growing number of recipients are retired people on fixed incomes. “For a lot of them, it’s food or medicine,” Ms. Neumann said. “My comment to them is, ‘Take the medicine, we can help with the food.’” Donations collected during March will be matched by the Minnesota

Where to bring food Want to help? The following Hutchinson businesses are public drop-off sites for the fifth annual Food Drive Challenge. Elsewhere in the county, just look for a poster in the window of participating businesses: Crow River Wellness, 35 Main St. S. Citizens Bank & Trust Co., 102 Main St. S. Ecumen Oaks and Pines, 945 Century Ave. S.W. Edina Realty, 904 State Highway 15 S. Edward Jones — Dean Winter, 904 State Highway 15 S. Edward Jones — Kim Winter, 1020 State Highway 7 W. Edward Jones — Pat Chapman, 205 Jefferson St. S.E. Hager Jewelry, 138 Main St. S. Health Source Chiropractic, 1060 State Highway 15 S. Home State Bank, 1020 State Highway 15. S. Home State Bank, 745 State Highway 7 W. Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, 2 Main St. S. Hutchinson Leader, 170 Shady Ridge Road N.W. Mediacom, 902 State Highway 15 S. MidCountry Bank, 201 Main St. S. MidCountry Bank, 905 State Highway 15 S. Plumbing and Heating by Craig, 680 State Highway 7 E. NU-Telecom, 235 Franklin St. S.W. Snap Fitness, 114 Main St. N. Stewart Tile, 75 Hassan St. S.E. Vein Clinic, 246 Main St. S.

Food Share Network. That makes the month a critical time to restock the shelves. The businesseses above are collecting food throughout March. If you’re part of an organization that isn’t listed but wants to help, call Angela at the Hutchinson Chamber at 320-234-0786, or email her at angela@explorehutchinson. com. She’ll email you a poster you can use to solicit donations. Donating food is simple. The food shelf needs all types of nonperishable foods. Simply drop it off at one of the locations listed. Hungry families throughout the county will appreciate your generosity.

Statewide drive will match local donations From Marietta Neumann Executive director McLeod Emergency Food Shelf

Here it is, that time of the year for the largest food drive of the year for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf. At this time, the donations that came in over the holidays has been depleted and now it is time to prepare for summer; the busiest time of the year so your help is especially needed now. This is also the Minnesota FoodShare Drive month, a statewide drive when the donations are matched according to the amount of food and cash that is received. The donations are also matched by the Feinstein Family Foundation from Rhode Island at this time so it brings in a “double whammy” for the food shelf. Usage has been going up each month in comparison to the corresponding month last year. In fact, there was a 39-percent increase in the number of households served in 2011 over the prior year. It took 386,345 pounds of food to furnish the 297,188 meals that was needed to feed the needy residents of McLeod County in 2011. These numbers are staggering but they are increasing by an average of 30 percent a month over last year. The current challenge between all the towns in the county will be a big help to replenish the shelves. The challenge is based on how many pounds of food is collected per person according to each town’s population. That makes even the smallest town equal to the largest town. Last year, Plato, the smallest town in the county, was the winner having collected almost 14 pounds per person! A pound of food is equal to a dollar. Donations can be dropped off at the various drop-off points at the various business or at either food shelf site: 808 E. 12th St., Glencoe, or 105 Second Ave. S.W., Hutchinson. Cash donations should be sent to the Glencoe address. The food shelf is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible; 97.6 percent of the donations go for the program and only 2.4 percent goes for administration.

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Do debates really tell us how candidates would lead? By Lee H. Hamilton Director, Center on Congress at Indiana University

hat role should debates have in political campaigning? That’s the question being raised by this Republican presidential primary season. Some prominent Republicans are worried that the nonstop series of GOP debates has done their party more harm than good by showcasing all the differences among the candidates. But others disagree precisely because the debates have given the candidates a chance to air their opinions. “I think they’ve been the most important primary debates in our history. Certainly the most important I’ve ever covered,” CNN’s Wolf Blitzer said on the night of the Florida primary. The debates’ impact on the campaign is interesting, but they raise a larger issue that shouldn’t get lost in presidential horse-race coverage. It has to do with how the average voter gets to know a candidate, whether for the presidency or for a seat in Congress — and what we ought to know about a candidate before we make up

our minds. Can we devise a political campaign in this country that allows us to get beyond the debates’ one-liners, superficial answers and stagemanaged images, to an in-depth, wide-open discussion with opportunity for extensive follow-up? There’s no question that debates have some value. Structured properly, they make a candidate put forth his or her ideas, give us a glimpse of how they behave under pressure, and allow us to get a sense of what the candidates — and sometimes the party as a whole — believe the campaign is about. If there’s a series of debates, they also allow us to become familiar with the candidates’ personalities and style. But there can be too much of a good thing. Preparing for many debates cuts hugely into the time a candidate spends with actual voters (rather than the media who control the debates), listening to their concerns, taking the temperature of the electorate, deepening the campaign’s message and building its organization and outreach. It’s important for candidates to get to know the electorate in the work place, at diners, in places of worship, at service-club meetings and shopping malls and even political rallies. Debates move the candidate toward the televi-

sion screen and in some important ways away from the voter. More fundamentally, it’s worth asking to what extent debates give voters the information they need to make discriminating choices. You want a politician to be able to think on her feet and to be articulate, of course; agility with both words and ideas is a valuable political skill. But in public officials we want more than a good debater. Debates tend to harden candidates’ positions, rewarding indignation and forcefully stated convictions. They show us

nothing of a candidate’s ability to work toward common ground with people who disagree — which is, of course, the essence of governing. And debates steer candidates away from in-depth exploration of complex issues — witness, for instance, the almost total lack of foreign-policy discussion in the series of GOP presidential debates. There are ways to handle some of these shortcomings, of course. Debates could benefit from avoiding the one-minute-statement, 30-second-rebuttal format, and instead

allow for true discussion in a format that would allow voters to see how the candidates address major issues in reasonable juxtaposition with one another. After all, that’s what elected officials have to be able to do — so why not let the electorate see them at it before they get elected? There are many important qualities that debates do not test: the ability to build consensus, to work with people of differing opinions and backgrounds, to make sound judgments about what’s best for the country, to sort through complex issues and arrive at proposals that move the nation forward. These are qualities that voters can gauge only by seeing candidates in action on the stump, by hearing them explain in depth how they would approach our big challenges, and by watching them as they encounter people from all walks of life. Televised debates are a part of the modern campaign. They seem to be popular with voters and are undoubtedly good theater. But we should not mistake them for the best way to get information to the discriminating voter. Lee Hamilton was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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EMPLOYMENT

State jobless rate slips to 5.6 percent Minnesota employers added 15,500 workers in January, and 29,000 in the past 12 months The Minnesota unemployment rate fell 0.1 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent, according to figures released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The state remained well below the U.S. unemployment rate of 8.3 percent. Employers added 15,500 jobs in January, bringing year-over-year job gains in the state to 29,000. Total jobs in the state have grown 1.1 percent over the past year, compared with a 1.5-percent growth rate nationally.

“Robust job growth in January points to an economy that is gaining momentum,” DEED Commissioner Mark Phillips said. “The private sector has been particularly strong, adding 27,200 jobs in the past two months alone.” Professional and business services led all sectors in January, adding 5,600 jobs. Government lost 1,700 jobs in January. Eight of the state’s 11 major industrial sectors have added jobs over the past year, led by professional and business services (up 18,500). Leisure and hospitality has had the most yearover-year job losses (down 9,600). In the state Metropolitan Statistical Areas, job gains occurred in the past 12 months in the Mankato MSA (up 3.6 percent), St. Cloud MSA (up 2.1

percent), Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA (up 1.1 percent) and Rochester MSA (up 0.2 percent). Job losses occurred in the Duluth-Superior MSA (down 0.9 percent). This month’s employment data also include benchmarks results — an annual revision of employment data from the previous 21 months by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Based on those revisions, the state has regained 59,400 jobs since the trough of the recession in September 2009 through December 2011, rather than the 45,600 jobs originally estimated to have been recovered. As of December, the state had regained 38 percent of the 156,300 jobs lost in the recession, rather than the 29 percent that was originally estimated. — Terry Davis

Minnesota’s employment change by job categories Job category Education, health care Trade, transportation, utilities Information Financial activities Logging and mining Government Construction Manufacturing Leisure and hospitality Professional and business services Other services

Jan., 1-month change 4,100 (400) 1,400 (400) 100 (1,700) 4,200 2,400 (600) 5,600 800

1-year change 8,700 6,500 (300) 600 300 (7,900) 2,900 6,600 (9,600) 18,500 2,700

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development

Survey finds job openings surging in Minnesota Job vacancies in Minnesota climbed 47.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures released this week by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Employers reported 49,900 openings during the quarter, compared with 33,800 openings one year earlier. More than 10,000 firms in 20 industry sectors in Minnesota were surveyed in the latest study. The agency’s Job Vacancy Survey — conducted in the second and fourth

quarters — also found that the state had 3.2 unemployed people for each vacancy during the quarter, compared with 5.8 unemployed people for each vacancy one year earlier. “These figures add to the mounting evidence of an improving job market in Minnesota,” DEED Commissioner Mark Phillips said. “While the labor market is still tight for workers in certain sectors, overall openings statewide have nearly doubled since 2009.” Fourth-quarter job vacancies dropped 8.7 percent statewide from

the second quarter of 2011, but the decline is attributed to seasonality factors. The decline was half the 17.5-percent drop in job vacancies usually seen between the second and fourth quarters each year. With 29,300 job vacancies, the seven-county Twin Cities region accounted for 59 percent of all openings. Greater Minnesota had 20,300 job vacancies, or 41 percent of the openings. Health care and social assistance had the most vacancies, followed by retail trade, accommodation and food

services, and manufacturing. Firms with 50 or more employees accounted for 58.8 percent of the vacancies, while firms with 10 to 49 workers had 29.1 percent of the openings and those with fewer than 10 employees had 12.1 percent of the total. The agency said 42 percent of the job vacancies were for part-time employment (35 hours or fewer a week), and 13 percent of the vacancies were for temporary or seasonal work. According to the survey, 43 percent of the openings required a college

degree or some level of post-high school training. The median wage offer for all job vacancies was $10.89 an hour. Of the employers who were surveyed, 10.9 percent said they expect to increase employment levels in the next six months, but more than eight in 10 expect staffing levels to remain the same. A full report can be found at www.PositivelyMinnesota.com/jvs.

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SPORTS BRIEFS STATE TEAM WRESTLING: The Class AA State Wrestling Team Tournament came down to the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, Simley and Scott West, Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center and Simley beat the Panthers 36-22. Scott West was the Section 2AA champion, the section Hutchinson wrestles in. In the Class A tournament, Kimball Area, the team that defeated Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City in the Section 5A tournament, lost to Jackson County Central 3528 in the final. In Class AAA action, Apple Valley won its seventh straight title, and the 20th in school history.

STATE WRESTLING

Jordahl moves on to second day By STEPHEN WIBLEMO Sports Editor

Friday was the first day of the Class AA State Individual Wrestling Tournament, and when it was all over with just one of three Tigers were left standing to come back and wrestle on the second day. Sophomore Paxton Jordahl, Hutch’s 195-pound wrestler came to state thinking he would get an education in hard knocks from some veteran grapplers, but instead ended up dealing out a few lessons himself and made it through to the consolation quarterfinals. “It feels great,” Jordahl said. “I came down here with lower expectations than what proved to be today. I’m really excited.” Perhaps the biggest win of the day for Hutch came in Jordahl’s first state match of his career. Pitted against Milaca/Faith Christian’s Justin Ladehoff, the No. 4-ranked wrestler in state, Jordahl pinned the senior vet at 2:27 to get his motor running. “I looked up in the stands, and I saw all of my fans jump and it was a tremendous confidence boost,” Jordahl said. “It helped push me through the day.”

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TIGER 190-POUND WRESTLER PAXTON JORDAHL PUMPED HIS FIST after pinning Milaca/Faith Christian’s Justin Ladehoff in the first round of the Class AA individual state tournament Friday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

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Dragons burn Hutch By STEPHEN WIBLEMO Sports Editor

STAFF PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

HUTCHINSON JUNIOR COLE BATEMAN PLUNGED into the water of the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center at the start of the 50-yard freestyle. Bateman is in position to make a run at first in the 50 and backstroke.

The Hutchinson boys basketball team finished up its regular season schedule Friday with an 81-69 loss to Wright County Conference rival Litchfield. The Tigers (8-8 WCC, 10-15) pretty much trailed the entire game after Litchfield (13-3 WCC, 20-5) took a 4130 lead at halftime. Leading the Dragons with 23 points was Zach Whitchurch. Jon Terning and Riley Pater both 14, respectively. The Tigers were led by Nicholas Hauer, who score 19 points. Zach Miner added 10. Hutch finished the year in a tie for fifth place with Annandale in the WCC standings. Litchfield finished in a tie for second with Delano. Waconia was the confer-

ence champion with a 14-2 record. Both teams can now look toward the playoffs next week. Litchfield received the No. 1 seed in the Section 6AA-South playoffs and will host No. 8 seed Paynesville Area at 7 p.m. Thursday. Hutchinson will play much sooner as it was given the No. 5 seed in the Section 2AAA playoffs and will face No. 4 seed Willmar Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Willmar.

Litchfield 81, Hutchinson 69 Hutchinson ........... 30 39 – 69 Litchfield................ 41 40 – 81 Hutchinson scoring — McKinley Anderson 7, Zach Miner 10, Philip Kuball 7, Jordan Yira 1, Jacob Shimpa 2, Alec Nassirzadeh 5, Josiah Rolf 4, Shaun Schindler 8, Nicholas Hauer 19, Mitch Peterson 3, Ben Fernholz 1, Ben Lies 2. Litchfield scoring — Zach Whitchurch 23, Jon Terning 14, Tyler Larson 8, Zach Kinny 9, Joel Madsen 7, Riley Pater 14, Mitch Wollin 6.

STATE SWIMMING AND DIVING

Section 2AAA Boys Basketball Playoffs

’Sharks start state bitter and sweet

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By STEPHEN WIBLEMO Sports Editor

Hutchinson’s four state swimmers had a lot to happy about Friday after the preliminary round of the Class A state swimming meet at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Unfortunately, the boys also missed a few goals that added a sour aftertaste for the Tigershark swimmers. Heading into state, the Tigersharks had hoped to medal in all five of the events they were qualified in, and were in good position to do so. The two relay events — consisting

of Cole Bateman, Riley Fairbanks, Josh Schoettmer and Parker Hedin — were seeded well with the 200-yard medley team in 10th with a time of 1:42.47 and 200-yard freestyle team in 4th with a time of 1:31.01. Bateman was also seeded No. 2 in the 50-yard freestyle (21.92) and 100-yard backstroke (52.20), while Hedin was seeded seventh in the 100-yard butterfly (54.49). The most important part about the first day of state is just putting yourself in the championship heat, and while the ’Sharks did that in all three of their individual

events, the relays both fell short with 10th-place finishes. Head coach Riley Fairbanks said the field was packed very tight in those relay events, with less than a second between some of the top teams. He was right. In the medley relay Hutch finished with a time of 1:42.19, only slightly faster than its seed time, so they were not able to improve their standing. The 200 freestyle relay was, perhaps, the bigger let down as the ’Sharks dropped six places and finished with a time of 1:30.61. There was less than a second between Hutch and the fifth-place team, though, proving Fairbanks’ point. Although medals are no longer possible for Hutchinson’s relays, the

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Tue., March 6 Mankato East H.S. 7 p.m. #8-Dassel-Cokato

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Sat., March 10 High seed 7 p.m.

Tue., March 6 Willmar H.S. 7 p.m. #5-Hutchinson

Thur., March 15 Taylor Center MSU 7 p.m.

#2-Waconia Tue., March 6 Waconia H.S. 7 p.m. #7-New Ulm

#3-Marshall Tue., March 6 Marshall H.S. 7 p.m. #6-Mankato West

Sat., March 10 High seed 7 p.m.

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Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Mustangs advanced to the second round of the Section 2A playoffs after cruising past Cedar Mountain-Comfrey on Tuesday, but the win came with a price. One of BLHS’s best ball handlers, Hannah VanderVoort, was injured in that game and had to sit out Friday night against the Atwater-CosmosGrove City Falcons. Despite the injury, the No. 1 seeded Mustangs used their depth to overcome being short a starter and defeated the No. 4 seeded Falcons 63-55. “We had some younger players coming off of the bench. People were stepping up and getting into the game,” BLHS’s Jessie Kalenberg said. “We had to go a little deeper into the bench. We had to rely on other players to fill the roles, and they did a really good job.” “Aryel Smith stepped up and did a nice job. We had to rotate Remi Werner out to a wing which she doesn’t normally play. They aren’t used to that but they did a great job,” BLHS coach Josh Tjosaas said. The Mustangs and Falcons started the game going toe-totoe to for the first 11 minutes and traded points, fouls and turnovers back and forth. “We had some turnovers in the beginning so we had to keep our heads up and keep going,” BLHS’s Courtney Kramer said. BLHS finally got a little elbow room after scoring six unanswered points to earn a 16-8 lead and eventually worked their way to a 22-13 advantage with four minutes to play in the first half. The Falcons then stepped up the intensity and battled back with six straight points of their own, but the Mustangs closed out the half with a free throw and a field goal to take a 25-19 lead into halftime.

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GSL knocks out D-C STAFF PHOTO BY DAN THEIS

JESSIE KALENBERG (10) charges past Sydney Larson during Friday night’s playoff game. The Falcons tried to close the gap to start the second half and got within one bucket of tying the game. That’s when BLHS’s Jessie Kalenberg drained a triple to take a 32-26 lead with 11 minutes left in the game. That was the moment the Mustangs started to take over the game. BLHS started to slow the pace of the game and took their time to set up shots. “With missing one of our starters, we wanted to give our players a little break,” Tjosaas said. “We slowed the game down and didn’t want to force anything. If the break was there we took it, but if it wasn’t, we wanted to execute things were capable of doing. The patience paid off and the Mustangs were hitting their shots while preventing the Falcons from making theirs. With five minutes left in the game, the Mustangs had built a substantial lead and were on top 52-33. The Falcons attempted to make a comeback and outscored the Mustangs 22-11 in the last five minutes, but Mustangs held on for the win. The Mustangs will move on to play the No. 7 seeded Sleepy Eye Indians for the third time

this season. The Mustangs won both meetings. The game will be played at Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter on Monday at 5 p.m.

BLHS 63, ACGC 55 SW Christian ........... 19 38 – 55 Buffalo Lake-H-....... 25 36 – 63 BLHS — 19 FG; 1 3-point; 24-34 FT; 17 fouls. Scoring — Jessie Kalenberg

28, Courtney Kramer 15, Remi Werner 10, Michelle Melsha 4, Kate Bubotlz 2, Maddie Ludowese 2, Mikayla Paulson 2; 3-pointers — Kramer 1; Rebounds — Kalenberg 8, Aryel Smith 8, Melsha 7, Kramer 6, Paulson 2, Werner 2; Assists — Kalenberg 5, Kramer 2, Melsha 1, Paulson 1; Steals — Kalenberg 7, Kramer 1, Smith 2. ACGC — 20 FG; 1 3-point; 14-25 FT; 24 fouls.

Section 2A Girls Basketball Playoffs #1N-Buffalo Lake-H-S Final score, 63-55

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#4N-ACGC #3N-New Ulm Cathedral

Mon., March 5 Gustavus Adolphus 5 p.m.

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#7N-Sleepy Eye

Final score, 57-42 #7N-Sleepy Eye

Fri., March 9 Gustavus Adolphus 5 p.m.

#1S-St. Clair Final score, 55-47 #1S-St. Clair #4S-Mankato Loyola

#6S-SW Star Concept Final score, 50-41

Mon., March 5 Gustavus Adolphus 8 p.m. #2S-Springfield

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Mustangs open playoffs with a win By DAN THEIS Sports Assistant

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MUSTANG SENIOR ISAAC BUBOLTZ looked for a lane to drive in Thursday night against Southwest Christian, during the first round of the Section 2A-North playoffs in Hector. getting sloppy and the Stars took advantage. The Mustangs began to struggle with passing and allowed the Stars to score points off of turnovers. In the first half, the Mustangs coughed the ball up 11 times including six SWC steals. BLHS also gave the Stars 12 opportunities at the free throw line in the first half, which accounted for eight of their points. The Mustangs were still able to take a 25-22 lead into halftime, but the Stars had momentum after scoring a last-second basket. BLHS’s first half woes continued into the second half and SWC took its first lead of the game with a six point scoringrun. The Mustangs kept pace with the Stars for the next 10

ACGC reaches 15 wins after beating YME

City boys basketball team won its 15th game of the season, downing Yellow Medicine East 73-55 Thursday in Grove City. Senior forward Trever Heining led ACGC with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Dylan Hoerchler had 15 points and six assists for ACGC (15-9, 8-4 West Central Conference-South). Elliot Carmany finished with a team-high 12 points for YME (8-14, 2-10 WCC-South). ACGC is the No. 4 seed in the Section 2A-North Tournament and will play host to No. 5 New Ulm Cathedral at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Grove City. — Lyle Diekmann

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It’s playoff time, and with 13 seniors on the roster, the Buffalo Lake Hector Stewart Mustangs know that every game could be the last time they play basketball together wearing Mustang blue. BLHS entered the Section 2A-North playoffs as the No. 7 seed, thus earning them a home game and providing the seniors with one last chance to play for a home crowd. Fortunately, the Mustangs were able to give their fans one last thrill as they rallied from a second-half deficit to defeat the No. 10 seed, Southwest Christian, 66-54. “It was a fun game. We hit a cold spot, but we picked things back up and were able to recover,” BLHS head coach Scott Powers said. “Both teams battled well.” BLHS came out firing and jumped on top 9-2 to start the game. The Mustangs used a full-court press defense and were able to stifle the Stars by not giving up a field goal for almost the first six minutes of play. “Everything was going right. Our shots were going in and our defense was making plays,” BLHS’s Mason Clark said. “We played pretty solid defense right away.” The Stars started to creep back into the game at that point, but the Mustangs kept them at arms length and enjoyed a 21-16 lead with six minutes left in the first half. Much like weather Thursday night, though, things started

The Glencoe-Silver Lake Panthers closed out the regular season with a win as they took down the Dassel-Cokato Chargers for the second time this season, 55-47 in Wright County Conference play. Ethan Maass led the Panthers with 21 points on the evening and Adam Prehn scored 12 points. The Panther’s next game will be in the 5AA playoffs as they travel to Mayer Lutheran on Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. — Dan Theis

minutes but couldn’t get back on top. With 5:21 left and trailing by three, the Mustangs needed something to happen. In past games, BLHS usually relied on Ben Maiers and Clark to hit the 3-pointers, but neither one was able to get their long balls to drop. This time, the responsibility was dished to Max Ludwig. Ludwig hit a triple earlier in the second half, but his next two were crucial. After two Ben Maiers free throws, the Mustangs were down by one and ready to go for the kill. While the Stars had their hands full trying to defend the lane against the Mustangs, that set the table for Ludwig behind the arc all by himself. He drained his second 3pointer of the game to take a

44-42 lead. After a SWC free throw, the Mustangs darted back down the court and gave the ball to Ludwig, but this time he was not alone. With a defender in his face, Ludwig drained another triple to extend the lead to 47-43. Those shots also energized his teammates. “I’m so happy that we won. I’m glad I could help out my team in the second half,” Ludwig said. “They left me open and I was able to get the shots to go in.” Ludwig scored a total of 20 points, all in the second half, 17 of which were scored in the final five minutes of the game. The revitalized Mustangs stepped on the gas and continued to extend the lead with the support of the noisy home crowd. BLHS (10-13) moves on to the next round to face No. 2 seed Cedar Mountain-Comfrey, who defeated the Mustangs twice in the regular season by scores of 64-52 and 7366.

BLHS 66, SWC 54 SW Christian ........... 22 32 – 54 Buffalo Lake-H-....... 25 41 – 66 BLHS — 20 FG; 3 3-point; 23-36 FT; 22 fouls. Scoring — Ludwig 20, Clark 14, Ben Maiers 12, Kyle Kubesh 7, Brandon Huls 6, Ryan Haun 5, Ryan Coulter 2; 3-pointers — Ludwig 3; Rebounds — Kubesh 11, Clark 6, Haun 5, Huls 3, Maiers 2, Alex Almich 1, Isaac Buboltz 1, Coulter 1, Rober LeGare 1; Assists — Clark 3, Buboltz 2, Haun 2, Maiers 2, Huls 1, LeGare1; Steals — Haun 4, Kubesh 2, Maiers 2. SWC — 17 FG; 1 3-point; 19-26 FT; 24 fouls. Scoring — Brian Honer 27, Mitchell Peterson 8, Luke Johanson 7, Matthew Gidem 4, Ian Gingstrom 4.

Litchfield coasts in section quarterfinal Bailey Koch scored a seasonhigh 21 points as the Litchfield girls basketball team eliminated Minnewaska Area with a 7448 victory in the Section 6AASouth quarterfinals Thursday at Litchfield High School. Litchfield never trailed, building a 42-30 halftime, getting 13 points each from Koch and senior guard Shelbie Walsh. Veronica Weisel's basket early in the second half helped Minnewaska (2-23) cut the lead to 44-34, but the Dragons responded with a 15-0 lead. Junior guard Greta Walsh

scored eight of her 19 points during the spurt. Shelbie Walsh finished with 14 points for the Dragons. Sydney Joos led Minnewaska Area with 19 points. Litchfield – the No. 2 seed in the sub-section – improved to 18-7 overall with the win. The Dragons will play No. 3 Eden Valley-Watkins in the subsection semifinals at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John's University in Collegeville. Litchfield defeated EV-W 5041 during the regular season. — Lyle Diekmann

REGIONAL SCOREBOARD State Rankings

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Wright County Standings Waconia Delano Litchfield Orono Annandale Hutchinson Mound-Westonka Glencoe-Silver Lake Dassel-Cokato

Conf. 14-2 13-3 13-3 9-7 8-8 8-8 4-12 3-13 0-16

Overall 20-6 20-6 20-5 11-15 15-10 10-15 8-16 7-19 2-22

Tomahawk Standings Conf. Sleepy Eye SM 14-2 Cedar Mt./Comfrey 13-3 New Ulm Cathedral 11-5 Springfield 11-5 MN Valley Luterhan 8-8 Buffalo Lake-Hector-S. 7-9 Sleepy Eye 3-13 Wabasso 3-13 Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop 2-14

Overall 20-4 18-6 19-6 12-10 11-14 10-13 7-17 8-17 2-22

West Central South Standings Montevideo Morris Area Atwater-Cosmos-GC BOLD Benson Yellow Medicine East Lac qui Parle Valley

Conf. 11-1 8-3 8-4 6-6 6-6 2-10 0-12

Overall 20-5 15-9 15-9 13-10 16-9 8-14 3-21

Class 1A — 1. Maranatha Christian, 2. Goodhue, 3. Parkers Prairie, 4. North Woods, 5. Spring Grove, 6. Upsala, 7. Mountain Iron-Buhl, 8. Minneota, 9. AdaBorup, 10. Isle. Class 2A — 1. Providence Academy, 2. New Richland-H-E-G, 3. Braham, 4. Esko, 5. Watertown-Mayer, 6. Pine Island, 7. Hawley, 8. St. Peter, 9. Jordan, 10. Southland. Class 3A — 1. DeLaSalle, 2. Fergus Falls, 3. Richfield, 4. Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 5. Hutchinson, 6. Mankato East, 7. Holy Family Catholic, 8. Chisago Lakes, 9. Simley, 10. Park Center.

Boys Basketball (Feb. 15) Class 1A — 1. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa, 2. Southwest MN Christian, 3. Battle Lake, 4. Dawson-Boyd, 5. MACCRAY, 6. Ashby, 7. Browerville, 8. Rushford-Peterson, 9. Ada-Borup, 10. Spring Grove. Class 2A — 1. Braham, 2. St. Peter, 3. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, 4. Pelican Rapids, 5. Perham, 6. Rewood Valley, 7. Litchfield, 8. Watertown-Mayer, 9. Montevideo, 10. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle. Class 3A — 1. Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 2. Minneapolis Washburn, 3. Grand Rapids, 4. DeLaSalle, 5. Blake, 6. Austin, 7. Zimmerman, 8. Waconia, 9. Mankato East, 10. St. Paul Johnson.

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Madson’s title bid derailed by injury After that win, Jordahl took unranked Josh Edlund of Crookston, and suffered a 9-2 defeat to fall into the wrestlebacks. In one of the final matches of the night, Jordahl finished with a 7-1 victory over Adrian Area’s Adam Grams to stay alive in the tournament. He will face Garret Wolf of Plainview/Elgin-Millville in the consolation quarterfinals Saturday. Hutch’s other two wrestlers didn’t have the same fortune as Jordahl. Hoping to build off his thirdplace finish last season, 126pounder Eric Madson started the tournament with a decisive 8-2 victory over Perham’s Bran-

don Lueders in the first round. That set him up for what was supposed to be an exciting match between the No. 2ranked wrestler in state, and Dawson-Boyd/Lac qui Parle Valley’s John Weeding, the No. 3-ranked wrestler. The match lived up to its billing as the first period passed without a score. Late in the second period, though, tragedy struck after Weeding tossed Madson to the mat. Madson tried to catch himself with his left arm, but dislocated his elbow in a gruesome scene. Fortunately, doctors were able to put his arm back in place, but Madson’s season is done as he was forced to give

injury defaults the remainder of the tournament. “The doctor was Johnny on the spot, and put everything back in place, but you aren’t going to be able to wrestle after a thing like that,” Hutch head coach Todd Card said. “It’s a sad way to end your season when your goals are set so high.” Hutch’s 132-pounder, Chris Schmidt, had the shortest tournament run of the Tigers grapplers as he was one and done on the evening. He also had the toughest path as he took on No. 4-ranked Chase Austvold of New London-Spicer in the first round, and had No. 1-ranked Joe Munos of South St. Paul waiting in the next bracket. “It was a learning experience,

I guess,” Schmidt said. “I hope to come down here the next two years, and hopefully get a little further.” Schmidt’s match ended in an 8-4 loss, but except for a bad first period in which he gave up six points, things went OK for the first-time state qualifier. “He wrestled well, but stalled more toward the end,” Schmidt said. “What beat me was that he tossed me right away for four points, and that was the difference in the match. Without that, I think it would have been different.” Austvold then lost a 13-4 decision to Munos in the quarterfinals, eliminating Schmidt’s hopes of a wrestleback match.

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Hedin, Bateman on task for medals heat. The two swimmers ahead of him are his best chance of moving up. In sixth is Richfield’s Duncan Pederson with a time of 53.91, and in seventh is Clark Sun of Breck/Blake with a time of 54.34. Bateman did exactly what he needed to stay on track for his goal of two state titles. In the 50 freestyle is finished third with a time of 21.54. Ahead of him is Tommy Payne of Montevideo (21.51) and the state favorite, St. Thomas’ Luke Johanns (20.78). The backstroke title is pretty much between two swimmers

— Bateman and Breck/Blake’s Mitchell Foster. Both are at least three seconds ahead of the third-place swimmer, but Bateman is currently second with a time of 51.05, and Foster is in first with a time of 50.84. It will all come down to Saturday’s big race.

Dahlseng aims for gold Dassel-Cokato/Litchfield boys swimmer Eric Dahlseng is also in position to earn a medal Saturday, and he too has his eyes set on gold. Dahlseng entered the state meet as a high seed in the 100-

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FOOD In honor of National Nutrition Month, local and national groups want to help get you — and your plate — in shape

hen is food more than food? When you use it to make yourself feel better. Is it a successful coping device? Only temporarily. While you’re savoring the bag of sugary doughnuts, devouring the quart of chocolate chip cookie dough ice ice cream, or munching on slices of a super supreme large pizza, you feel better. But as soon as the last bite is gone, remorse settles in. “Why did I eat that?” you ask yourself. Food doesn’t love you or hate you. It’s not good or bad. Food is food. Its job is not to serve STAFF WRITER as your therapist, but to fuel your body. The better grade of fuel you use, the better your body will run. March is National Nutrition Month sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Locally, dietetic information and assistance is available through Nutrition Services at Hutchinson Area Health Care. Working under the direction of Diane Benson, a certified dietary manager and certified food protection professional, is: Lynn Marcus, a registered and licensed dietician and certified diabetes educator, whose area of service is outpatient diabetes and nutrition education; Beth Nere, a registered and licensed

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If you go “Food, Fitness & A Better You” program When: 5 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 13 through April 17 Where: Conference Room E at the Hutchinson Community Hospital, 1095 State Highway 15 S. Fee: $55, advance registration required To register: call Tracy Marquardt at 320-484-4524, or email: tmarquardt@ hutchinsonhealthcare.com dietician, who works as an inpatient clinical dietitian; and Karen Gensmer, a registered and licensed dietician, whose area of service is outpatient cardiab rehab nutrition education and foodservice. Nutrition Services offers healthy eating information to HAHC employees throughout the year, but they kick it up a notch in observance of National Nutrition Month. During March, special initiatives include activities such as a salute to the dietary staff, a featured fruit of the week with nutritional information, half-price vegetables in the cafeteria, nutrition fact of the day and a weekly email to all employees with nutrition facts of each day of the previous week. Also offered is a public option — a six-session program titled “Food, Fitness & A Better You.” It will meet from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning March 13, through April 17, and features instruction by wellness experts: Nere, Gensmer and Kaitlen Hosch, a certified athletic trainer.

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and attitudes across our community. What does this mean? There are three guiding principles: Eat Smart, Move Naturally and Connect Wholeheartedly. If you think about the child’s story of the tortoise and the hare — steady wins the race.

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New women’s group wants to find your potential By KAY JOHNSON

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PEARL Women’s Potential Group When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 Where: Meeting room at the Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E. Admission: There is no charge to participate and the public is welcome Call: Suzie Maki at 320-5834593

If you’re female and looking for support to deal with the changes life has thrown your way, consider attending the first meeting of PEARL Women's Potential Group. Suzie Maki, Hutchinson, came up with the idea for it scheduling the first session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in the meeting room at the Hutchinson Public Library. She expects it to run about an hour. Maki chose the name PEARL

because a pearl is formed when an irritant is dealt with internally over time. The shells symbolizes potential — you don’t know what’s there until you open it. Suzie Maki “Sometimes life throws a monkey wrench in our plans,” she said. “Death, divorce, illness, job change, financial difficulties are all irritants. Over time they can become catalysts for change and growth.”

Maki has dedicated PEARL to “uncovering and fostering the potential in each of us.” The name is an acronym for “Potentially Exquisite And Radiant Lives.” “As women we often do not even realize we can even have dreams, let alone follow them,” she said. “What is holding us back from doing what we always wanted to do, becoming what we wanted to be?” There’s no charge to participate and the public is welcome.

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Kristina Kraemer Seth Johnson Seth Johnson and Kristina Kraemer announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Craig and Jan Johnson of Hutchinson and Tom and Sandy Kraemer of Dassel. Johnson attended Hutchinson High School and

Eric Madson and Micayla Moore both received awards for achievements in the classroom and extracuriculars Two Hutchinson High School students have been honored for their hard work and excellence across many endeavors. Eric Madson was one of 32 juniors recognized by the Minnesota State High School League with the ExCEL Award. Students who are active in fine arts and/or athletic activities, show leadership qualities, and are model citizens in their community are eligible for the award. The award presentation will take place at the State Girls Basketball Tournament in March. Madson’s bio will also

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The award goes to high school seniors who have a B or better grade-point average and participate in leaguesponsored athletic and fine arts activities. Moore has participated in hockey, soccer, band, academic teams, music, choir and softball. League officials will announce the four award recipients (a girl and a boy from both a Class A and Class AA school) at an on-court recognition ceremony during the state boys basketball tournament on March 24. Each award recipient will receive a four-year $1,000 scholarship.

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air on KSTC Channel 45 during all the state tournaments. Micayla Moore was selected to represent Section 2AA at the state level for the Academics, Arts and Athletics Award — or Triple A — Award.

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Kenneth and Anne Reinke of Litchfield announce the birth of Larkin Anne, born Feb. 15, at Hutchinson Area Health Care. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. She is welcomed home by siblings Trent, Seth and Kallin. Grandparents are Ken and Dorothy Reinke of Dassel, the late Don Schaak, and the late Margaret Adams.

Donald and Jodi DeMeyer of Hutchinson announce the birth of Jacob Allen, born Feb. 17, at Hutchinson Area Health Care. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. He is welcomed home by brother William. Grandparents are George and Nancy Gewerth, and Jim and Brenda DeMeyer, both of Hutchinson. Great-grandparents are Don and Betty Johnson, Betty Garberich, Helen Gewerth, and Agnes DeMeyer.

MaKynna Marie Breyer Courtney Frick and Todd Breyer of Glencoe announce the birth of MaKynna Marie, born Feb. 21, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 inches long. She is welcomed home by siblings Jordan and Mackenzie. Grandparents are Jodi and Larry Warzecha of Hutchinson, David and Oksana Frick of Brownton, Tim and Julie Breyer of Glencoe, and David Wendorff. Greatgrandparents are Alan and Lucy Hagen of Hutchinson, Mary Frick and Robert Frick both of Iowa, Bernice Breyer, and Eddie and Dorothy Brelje all of Glencoe.

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Bentley Joshua Schmalz Carlie Hoernemann and Josh Schmalz of Buffalo Lake announce the birth of Bentley Joshua, born Feb. 15, at Hutchinson Area Health Care. He weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Cheryl and Dale Schmalz of Buffalo Lake.

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In Memory of Martin Zieman One year ago today, we had to say goodbye to someone we dearly love. And soon you’ll celebrate your birthday from your heavenly home above. We are blessed to have the memories and shared so many years, and now when we think of you, smiles and laughter replace our tears. Although you were not Irish, we would like to offer a toast to the husband, father, grandfather whom we miss the most. So here’s to you dear Martin, let your spirit soar with angels wings that set you free with joy forever more.

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The family of Anna Vacek would like to express our sincere thanks to all who provided cards, memorials, and food during our time of bereavement. A special thank you to Father Tony and to Father Patrick for a beautiful Mass of Christian Burial. Also, a thank you to Alice Nowak and the Adult Choir for the beautiful music during the Mass. Thanks to the Rosary Society for praying the Rosary and to the CCW for serving the lunch. Thanks to the staff at the Maresh Funeral Home for the wonderful support and consideration during this entire time. A special thanks also goes out to the staff at the Harmony River Living Center for the wonderful care provided to Anna for the past nine years.

The family of Maynerd Rennecke would like to extend a sincere thank you to Pastor Marlaine Doidge for all her visits during Maynerd’s illness and for the comforting funeral service. A special thank you to Dr. Al Lira for his patience and expert care given to Maynerd, and to all the nurses and staff at the Hutchinson Hospital and St. Mary’s Care Center in Winsted, along with the Hospice staff for their gentle and understanding support. Our sincere thankfulness to Gladys for her friendship, helpfulness, and many visits. Thank you to the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel for their guidance and assistance, and to everyone who brought food, cards, flowers, and memorials. To the Church family and serving group, we extend our deep gratitude. We were greatly moved by the tribute given to Maynerd by the Beack-Thompson American Legion Post 126 of Cosmos. Thank you to Pastor Marlaine, Taylor Reinke, Mark Reinke, Chuck Lietzau, Shirley Peterson, and the Spirit of Peace for their gifts of music at the service. We are overwhelmed by the love and support we have received from family and friends during this time of loss. Thank you and God’s blessings to each of you. Roberts and Myron Reinke Family, Tom & Betsy Rennecke Family

A big thank you to all who bowled in the 55th Annual Mixed Couples Tournament. Many, many thanks to all the Litchfield and Hutchinson businesses who donated prizes for the banquet. Our thanks also go out to the Hutch Bowl, Gail and Jenny Plaisance and staff, for their help and generosity and to the Bonfire, Justin and staff, for the great meal. We look forward to seeing all of you at next year’s tournament, tentatively scheduled for Feb. 23 & 24, 2013.

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OFFBEAT NEWS Summers' initial court appearance was Wednesday. Court records show a public defender represented him. A spokesman for the state public defender's office declined comment Thursday, saying the office won't represent Summers as the case progresses. A Denny's employee referred calls to a Denny's area manager, who didn't immediately return a message left by The Associated Press. A manager told a reporter who visited the Madison restaurant Thursday afternoon no one would comment. Summers is due back in court March 6 for a preliminary hearing. — Todd Richmond, AP

Man charged after cooking own meal

JUNIOR HIGH TEAM took second place in their division. From left, Jack Hauser, Stephanie Ramsey, Dylan Langan, Jason Hasse and Spencer Johnson.

JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM took first place in their division. From left, Ben Evenson, Karl Olson, Zach Malchow and Tom Hornick.

Proving their knowledge Hutchinson Knowledge Bowl teams finished the season strong at Glencoe-Silver Lake's last invitational of the year Saturday, Feb. 18. The three teams placed in the top 2 in all three divisions. Throughout the year, the Hutchinson teams have found success at area competitions and invitationals.

On Jan. 3, the teams completed their statewide competition season in Marshall, placing 27th, 10th and third out of 45 teams in Region 6 and 8 finals. The junior varsity and varsity teams will continue competing at sub-regional play in Granite Falls on March 2 and ACGC on March 19.

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THE VARSITY TEAM took second place in their division. From left, Austin Tauer, Zac Anderson, Cole Myers and Erik Ramgren.

AREA STUDENTS ON DEANS’ LISTS Concordia College, Moorhead Hutchinson Paul Cravens Caitlin Daggett Zachary Forstrom Kaitlyn Garvin

Jared Hoeft Micalie Kempfert Mitchell Messner Paige Mlinar Emily Nagy Justin Rodeberg

Nathan Rodeberg Rebecca Schrupp Samantha Trick Katherine Weikle

College of Saint Benedict Hutchinson Leah Shepard

Worship Services Assembly of God Riverside Assembly of God 20924 State Highway 7, Hutchinson 320-587-2074; website: www. riverside-ag.org; Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. morning worship service. Dr. Lee Allison, lead pastor; Rachael Noga, children’s pastor; Nancy Block, prayer counseling pastor Lighthouse Assembly of God 10478 Bell Ave., Plato; 320-238-2181; website: www.glencoelighthouse.com; Sunday: 9 a.m. prayer service; 10 a.m. worship service; 6:30 p.m. KREW 412 youth service.

Baptist Hunters Ridge Community 850 School Road S., Hutchinson 320-587-8374; website: www.hunter sridgecommunitychurch.org; Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service; Wednesday: 7 p.m. prayer meeting. Howard Anderson, pastor Shalom Baptist 1215 Roberts Road, Hutchinson 320-587-2668; website: www.shalom baptist.org; Sunday: 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship; 9 a.m. Sunday school and Adult LifeKeys. Rick Stapleton, senior pastor Shepherd’s Fold Baptist 705 Fifth Ave. S.W., Hutchinson 320-234-3794; website: www.shepherds foldbc.org; Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services; Wednesday: 6 p.m. evening service. Dr. Lance T. Ketchum, senior pastor

Catholic St. Anastasia Catholic 460 Lake St., Hutchinson; 320-5876507; website: www.stanastasia.net; Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Mass; Sunday: 7:30 and 11 a.m. Masses. Gerald S. Meidl, pastor; Zachary Peterson, associate pastor Church of the Holy Family 712 W. Main, Silver Lake; 320-327-2261; website: www.holyfamilysilverlake.org; Masses; Saturday: 6:30 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m. and 8 p.m worship. Anthony Stubeda and Patrick Okonkwo, pastors

St. Boniface Catholic Parish 551 Main St., Stewart; 320-562-2344; Thursday: 9 a.m. Mass; Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Mass; Wednesday: 9 a.m. Mass. Gerald S. Meidl, pastor; Zachary Peterson, associate pastor

Lamson Evangelical Free Church 22246 715th Ave., Dassel; 320-2752678; website: www.lamsonevfree.com; Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:30 a.m. worship service. John Cedar, interim pastor

Congregational

Full Gospel

Brownton Congregational Church Conservative Congregational Christian Conference; Division Street and Fifth Avenue North, Brownton; Sunday: 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Sunday school. Barry Marchant, interim pastor

Maranatha House of Prayer 335 Adams St. S., Hutchinson; 320-587-3557; Friday: 7:30 p.m. Bible study and Christian healing prayer service. Freddie and Shantha Macden, pastors

St. John’s Church (Biscay) Conservative Congregational Christian Conference; 13372 Nature Ave., Hutchinson; Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. church service. Robert Taylor, pastor

Covenant Lake Jennie Evangelical Covenant 18531 705th Ave., Dassel; 320-2753233; Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship service. Douglas Pierce, pastor Oak Heights Covenant Church 1398 South Grade Road, Hutchinson 320-587-8483; website: www.oakheights.org; Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:50 a.m. fellowship time; 10:10 a.m. worship service. Todd Harris, senior pastor

Rivers of Grace Upper Room, 185 Third St. S.W., Cokato; 320-296-6673; website: www.rivers-ofgrace.org; Sunday: 10:30 a.m. worship service; Wednesday: 10 a.m. worship service and potluck lunch; and Friday: 7 p.m. worship service. Communion offered at each service. Jonathan and Mary Woetzel, pastors

Latter-Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 770 School Road N., Hutchinson 320-587-5665; Sunday: 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. sacrament meeting; 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday school/Primary; 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priesthood Relief Society and Primary. Ken Rand, branch president

Episcopal Trinity Episcopal Church 3 East Fourth St., Litchfield; 320-6936035; website: www.mother flash.com/trinity; Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

Lutheran

Evangelical Free New Life Community Church 450 Birch Ave. E., Hector; 320-8482120; Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. praise and worship. Blake Peterson, pastor Hutchinson Evangelical Free Church Hutchinson Event Center; 1005 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson; 320-2345979; website: www.hutchefree.org; Sunday: 10 a.m. worship. Lanny Penwell, pastor

We Support our Local Churches

Word of Life Outreach Center A nondenominational church 950 School Road S.W., Hutchinson; 320-587-9443; Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship celebration; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, nursery through fifth grade; 6 p.m. service. Jim and Sheree Hall, pastors

All Saints Lutheran 118 N. First St., Darwin; 320-693-5778; Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship. Joe Midthun, pastor Bethel Lutheran: ELCA 77 Lincoln Ave. N., Lester Prairie 320-395-2125; Sunday: 10 a.m. worship service; Paul Bortnem, pastor

Police say a Wisconsin man took the Denny's restaurant chain slogan "America's diner is always open" too far, marching into one of the restaurants, announcing he was the new boss and cooking himself dinner. James Summers walked into a Madison Denny's on Tuesday dressed in a maroon tie and black trench coat and carrying a briefcase, according to police. He strode into the manager's office, told her he was the new general manager and then fixed himself a burger, fries and a soda before police arrived. "This is why you don't dine and dash, kiddies," Summers yelled out to diners as officers took him away, police said in a release. Police found a stun gun in a hip holster under his coat and crack pipes in his briefcase, a criminal complaint showed. Prosecutors charged him Wednesday with disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors, and felony possession of an electronic weapon. According to the complaint and the police news release, Summers, 52, entered the Denny's and found restaurant manager Tracy Brant counting out the day's receipts in a back office. He announced he was her new general manager and would be starting work that evening. Brant challenged him, saying corporate headquarters hadn't notified her of any new general manager. She suggested he had the wrong restaurant.

Hot tub installation remains a mystery ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Officials are puzzled over a mysterious hot tub that was installed — and then removed — from the roof of a building on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. But a group of "creative" students are believed to be the culprits, Computer Science and Engineering building spokesman Steven Crang told AnnArbor.com on Friday. Initially reported by the Michigan Daily campus newspaper, the hot tub first was noticed Saturday, had visitors and was gone by Monday night. "People were kind of flabbergasted," Crang said. "It was obviously unexpected. It was pretty creative and now it's gone. It left a buzz in its wake."

KEEP THIS PAGE UP TO DATE Contact Brandon Van Westen by calling 320-2344151, or email vanwesten@hutchinsonleader.com with any changes to your church’s schedule.

Christ the King: LCMC 1040 South Grade Road, Hutchinson; 320-587-2776; website: www.ctk hutch.com; Saturday: 6:30 p.m. worship; Sunday: 8:15 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10:45 a.m. worship. Jon Lindekugel, lead pastor; Mark Richardson, associate pastor and Thor Skeie, Visitation Pastor Faith Lutheran Church: LCMC 335 Main St. S., Hutchinson; 320-5872093; website: www.faithlc.com; Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services; 6:30 p.m. Greenhouse worship. Randy Freund, Scott Grorud, Paulus Pilgrim, Paul Knudson, pastors Grace Evangelical Lutheran: WELS 430 Fifth Ave. S.W., Hutchinson; website: www.gracelutheranhutch.org; 320587-3051; Saturday: 7 p.m. worship service; Sunday: 9 a.m. worship service. Greg Tobison, pastor Grace Lutheran Church: ELCA 8638 Plum Ave., Brownton; website: www.gracebrownton.org.; 320-3285533; Sunday: 8:45 a.m. worship service, 10 a.m. Sunday school. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran: LCMS 700 Division St., Brownton; 320-3285522; website: www.immanuel brownton.org; Sunday: 9 a.m. worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school.

River of Hope Lutheran: ELCA Outreach Church 1395 South Grade Road, Hutchinson; 320-587-4414; website: www.riverofhopehutchinson.org; Sunday: 4:30 p.m. Faith Building (age 3 to sixth grade); 5:30 p.m. worship Laura Aase, pastor St. John’s Lutheran: LCMS 60929 110th St., Hutchinson; 320-587-4853; Sunday: 9 a.m. worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class. David Markworth, pastor St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church: LCMC 2402 County Road 7, Stewart; website: stmatthewslutheranfernando.webs.com; 320-587-2647; Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. worship service. Aaron Albrecht, pastor St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran: WELS 20314 County Road 9, Darwin; 320-275-2965; Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service (communion first Sunday of the month); Bible study on non-communion Sundays. Timothy Redfield, pastor Zion Evangelical Lutheran: WELS 16496 Vale Ave., Hutchinson; 320-5878973; Sunday: 8:45 a.m. worship, 10 a.m. Sunday school. Daniel Reich, pastor

United Church of Christ First Congregational United Church of Christ 31 Fourth Ave. S.W., Hutchinson; 320-587-2125; Sunday: 10:15 a.m. worship. Brian Brosz, pastor

United Methodist Bethlehem United Methodist 665 Miller Ave. S.W., Hutchinson; 320-587-3312; website: bumc.giving.officelive.com; Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship, 10:45 a.m. Sunday school. Paul Baker, pastor Vineyard United Methodist 1395 South Grade Road, Hutchinson; 320-587-2200; website: www.hutchvmc.org; Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship service. Kaye Brandt, pastor

Others Anchor Independent Bible Church 205 Atlantic Ave. W., Dassel; 320-2752422; Sunday: 10:30 a.m. worship. LaDon Rydberg, pastor

Pentecostal

Dassel Church of Christ 100 E. Parker Ave., Dassel; 320-275332; Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship.

Apostolic Lighthouse Church 560 Adams St., Hutchinson; 320-5870867; Sunday: 10 a.m. worship service; Wednesday: 7 p.m. midweek service. Jonathan Barcus, pastor

Embrace His Presence Hutchinson Event Center 1005 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson; 320-587-0509; Sunday: 6:30 p.m. worship service.

Our Savior’s Lutheran: LCMS 800 Bluff St. N., Hutchinson; 320-5873318; Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship; 9:15 a.m. family education hour; Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. worship. Kevin Oster, pastor

Presbyterian

Peace Lutheran: LCMS 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson; 320587-3031; website: www.plchutch.org; Saturday: 6:15 p.m. worship; Sunday: 8 a.m. worship; 8:15 a.m., 9:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. adult Bible fellowship class; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 9:20 a.m. midmorning praise; 10:30 a.m. worship; 6:15 p.m. Sunday Night Live worship. Gerhard Bode and John Pasche, pastors

Seventh-day Adventist

Grace Bible Church 300 Cleveland Street S.W., Silver Lake; 320-327-2352; website: www.silver lakechurch.org; Saturday: 7 a.m. men’s Bible study; 9 a.m. women’s Bible study; Sunday: 9:15 a.m. prayer time; 9:30 a.m. morning worship; 10:35 a.m. Sunday school for all ages, 7 p.m. service; Wednesday: 7 p.m. prayer time. Tom Rakow, pastor

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran: WELS 20882 Walden Ave., Acoma Township, Hutchinson; 320-587-4857 Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Daniel Reich, pastor

Faith Presbyterian 108 W. Main, Silver Lake; 320-327-2452; Sunday: 10 a.m. worship service. Mark Ford, pastor

Seventh-day Adventist 820 Main St. N., Hutchinson; 320-5876054; website: www.hutchsda.com; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath school; 11 a.m. church; Tuesday: 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible study; Wayne Morrison, pastor

Hutchinson Church of God “New Hope in Christ” 800 Grove Street S.W., Hutchinson; 320-234-3527; website: www.hutchin soncog.com; Sunday: 9:15 a.m. adult and junior high classes; 10 a.m. worship service; 10:30 a.m. children’s ministry and classes. V.E. Kirkpatrick, pastor

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Congratulations! 3 Hutchinson wrestlers – Eric Madson, Chris Schmidt & Paxton Jordahl qualified for the Class AA Meet held at the Xcel Energy Center

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American Family Insurance Roger Mies Agency 95 Hassan St. S.E., Hutchinson, 587-4989

Bryn Gardd Dental Care, Ltd. Thomas Lyke, DDS & John Gillard, DDS 945 Echo Dr. S.E., Hutchinson, 587-2769

Burger King 1185 Hwy. 7 W., Hutchinson, 587-9225

Cash Wise Foods 1020 Hwy. 15 S., Hutchinson, 587-7655

Citizens Bank & Trust Co. 102 Main St. S., Hutchinson, 587-2233

Citizens Insurance Agency of Hutchinson LLC Citizens Bank Building, Hutchinson, 587-2674

Country Kitchen 528 Hwy. 7 E., Hutchinson, 587-4940

Crow River Auto & Truck Repair Inc. 1020 Adams St. S., Hutchinson, 587-3910

Crow River Press 170 Shady Ridge Rd. N.W., Hutchinson, 587-2062

DeBlock Chiropractic Office 1098 Jefferson St. S.E., Hutchinson, 587-3426

Family Rexall Drug 237 Hassan St., Hutchinson, 587-2509

Family Pharmacy South 3 Century Ave. SE, Hutchinson, 587-3638

First Minnesota Bank 308 Main St. S., Hutchinson, 587-8800

Great Clips 1310 Hwy 15 S., Hutchinson, 234-3458

Hutch Cafe 122 S. Main St., Hutchinson, 587-2438

Hutch Sport Shop

5 Hutchinson swimmers – Josh Schoettner, Carter Collins, Cole Bateman, Riley Fairbanks and Parker Hedin qualified for the Class A state swimming meet at the U of M Aquatic Center.

1060 Hwy. 15 S., Hutchinson, 587-8833

Hutchinson Leader 170 Shady Ridge Rd. N.W., Suite 100 Hutchinson, 587-5000

Hutchinson Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. 720 Hwy. 7 W., Hutchinson, 587-4653

Hutchinson Medical Center, P.A. 3 Century Ave. S.E., Hutchinson, 234-3290

Hutchinson Rotary Club Hutchinson, 587-7283

Jay Malone Motors 1165 Hwy. 7 West, Hutchinson, 587-4748

NU-Telecom 235 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson, 587-2323

Insurance Planners 201 Main St. S. (in the MidCountry Bank Building) Hutchinson, 587-2299

Landscape Concepts, Inc. 20377 State Hwy 15 N., Hutchinson, 234-8980

McCormick’s Family Restaurant

The Sharks are competing in 5 events, including 2 relays and 3 individual swims

1102 Hwy. 15 S., Hutchinson, 587-4417

McDonald’s of Hutchinson 1098 Hwy. 15 S., Hutchinson, 587-2449

Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic 1095 Hwy 15 S., Hutchinson, 234-5000

Ron McGraw, Attorney 102 Main St.S., Hutchinson, 587-3900

F. H. “Chuck” Neufeld, DDS 45 3rd Ave. S.E., Hutchinson, 587-6405

Parkview Dental Dr. Kuball, Dr. Von Rueden, Dr. Smith 10 Hassan St. N.E., Hutchinson, 587-2726

Piehl, Hanson & Beckman P.A. 700 South Grade Road S.W., Hutchinson, 234-4430

Quade Electric 1162 Hwy. 7 E., Hutchinson, 587-3030

Regional Eye Center 1455 Montreal St. (near Menards) Hutchinson, 587-6308

State Farm Insurance Mike McGraw, Agent 34 Main St. S., Hutchinson, 587-2565

Subway 204 Hwy. 7 W., Hutchinson, 587-3074 1310 Hwy. 15 S., Hutchinson, 234-9700 Hutchinson Wal-Mart Location, 587-4175

The Village Shop 114 Main St. S., Hutchinson, 587-2727 80568 LS10

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Lives Remembered Betty Radoush, 73

Betty Jean Radoush was born on Aug. 10, 1938, in Cottonwood, Lyon County. She was the daughter of Louis and Hilda (Geistfeldt) Wood. Betty was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in her faith. She received her education in Cottonwood and was a graduate of the Cottonwood High School.

February 27, 2012 Betty Jean Radoush, 73, of Hutchinson, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at the Hutchinson Community Hospital in Hutchinson. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Betty was blessed with five children: James, Julie, Jean, Jeffrey and Jon. Betty enjoyed scrapbooking, word-find books, embroidery, sewing, gambling and watching her boys play softball. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and watching “Wheel of Fortune,” Minnesota

Vikings, and the Minnesota Twins. She especially loved her grandchildren and residing at the new Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Betty passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at the Hutchinson Community Hospital in Hutchinson, at the age of 73 years.

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Blessed be her memory. Betty is survived by her children, James Mross Jr. and his wife, Brenda of Ft. Collins, Colo., Julie Fulir and her husband, Mladen of Carthage, N.Y., Jean Walter of Hutchinson, Jeff Mross and his wife, Ana of Glencoe, Jon Mross of Hutchinson; many other rela-

tives and friends. Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com. Please click on Obituaries/Guest Book.

The Public Record Marriage dissolutions Leslie Martel Turner of Winsted from John Ray Turner Jr. of Hutchinson Gary A. Larson of Glencoe from Carolyn Verdeck Larson of Marshall

Marriage licenses Holly Bernice Larson of Hutchinson and Christopher Harlan Rustad of Hutchinson Aleida Maureen Van Maasdam of Westbrook and Michael Paul Helgeson of Hutchinson Anayancy Benavides of Glencoe and Ricardo Cruz of Glencoe Stephanie Lynn Schlecht of Hutchinson and Jason Mark Fratzke of Hutchinson Jessica Lynn Johnson of Granite Falls and Kyle Scott Eldridge of Minnesota City Christine Megan Miller of Hutchinson and Jerry James Anderson Jr. of Hutchinson Kristin Elizabeth Prahl of Plato and Laquann Ravel Suggs of Plato Marlene Kay Schroeder of Hutchinson and Jeremy Thomas Robinson of Hutchinson Beverly Joyce Schiro of Lester Prairie and Donald Charlie Eastman of Lester Prairie

Hutchinson Fire Dept. The following calls were among those answered by the Hutchinson Fire Department: FEB. 25: At 2:30 p.m., there was a complaint of a vendor burning LP inside the Home and Garden Show at the McLeod County Fairgrounds. The vendor was told to shut off the gas. At 4:33 p.m., there was a carbon monoxide alarm at a home in the 300 block of Connecticut Street Southwest. A minor gas leak was detected at the fireplace.

Hutchinson Police Dept. Hutchinson Police Services reported the following incidents: FEB. 18: At 9:42 a.m., a man reported that a woman who had given him a ride may have stolen his wallet. He eventually got the wallet and some of the items inside back, but a large amount of cash was missing. Police will be requesting charges against a 51-year-old Hutchinson woman. FEB. 19: At 7:17 p.m., a Walmart employee detained a 14-year-old Hutchinson girl for allegedly shoplifting items worth $133. She was taken to the Hutchinson Police Station, issued a ticket for theft and released to her father pending an appearance in McLeod County Juvenile Court. FEB. 20: At 3:56 p.m., a Hutchinson woman reported getting a call from a Colorado collection agency about an unpaid Comcast bill in Colorado. The woman has never lived in Colorado. Police called Comcast about the $131 bill. FEB. 21: At 10:46 a.m., an official with the Hutchinson Fire Department reported that the department’s 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe had been scratched sometime overnight. Damage was estimated to be at least $1,600. FEB. 23: At 2:25 p.m., police were called to Econofoods, 205 Washington Ave. E., on a report of a woman who had allegedly left the store without paying for items concealed in her purse. April D. Parker, 46, of Hutchinson was arrested for allegedly shoplifting and possession of a small amount of marijuana after a small plastic bag of a green, leafy substance was found in her pocket during a search. The items stolen, mostly food, a lighter and a disposal camera, were worth $50. Parker was booked, issued two tickets and released. FEB. 24: At 1:31 a.m., a 1994 Ford driven by Gayle Ellson of Litchfield was eastbound on North High Drive when she lost control on the slippery roadway at the State Highway 15 roundabout and

struck a sign at the southeast corner. The car’s steering is believed to have malfunctioned. Damage was estimated as moderate. At 7:15 a.m., Ashley Graham of Hutchinson was northbound on Robert Street Southwest when she rounded a curve and slid off the roadway into a light pole in the 1600 block. Her vehicle sustained moderate damage. At 7:17 a.m., Rebekah Ross of Hutchinson was southbound on State Highway 15 North when she approached the roundabout at North High Drive and slid into a gray Chevrolet pickup ahead of her driven by a man. They both stopped. Ross provided her insurance and license, but forgot to get the other driver’s information. Her 2001 Buick had extensive front end damage. At 9:34 a.m., John G. Shull of Monticello was southbound on State Highway 15 in a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu when he allegedly failed to obey a red light at the South Grade Road intersection and collided with an eastbound 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Mariah Bates of Hutchinson, who was eastbound on South Grade. Both vehicles sustained severe damage. Shull was ticketed for allegedly failing to obey a traffic signal. At 9:57 p.m., a Hutchinson woman reported that her 2000 Oldsmobile has sustained light damage after being struck while parked at the Elks Lodge, 720 State Highway 7 E. Police are looking for a dark sport utility vehicle a witness reported seeing hit the victim’s Olds. FEB. 25: At 4:50 p.m., police, acting on a call from the Renville County Sheriff’s Department, went to Economy Inn, 200 State Highway 7 E., looking for a person sought on a Renville felony warrant. Nikki L. Greiner, 32, of Stewart, was found and arrested for allegedly failing to appear in court on a charge of fourth-degree controlled substance crime and a McLeod County misdemeanor warrant for allegedly failing to appear in court on a driving after revocation charge. Another person in the room, Jacob D. Ellingson, 28, of Mound, was arrested on a Scott County warrant for allegedly failing to appear in court on charges of driving after revocation, having no proof of insurance and speeding. Both were booked and taken to the McLeod County Jail in Glencoe. FEB. 26: At 9:46 a.m, employees at SuperAmerica, 1210 State Highway 7 W., reported that the driver of a black sport utility vehicle, possibly a Mercury, had left without paying for fuel worth $64.75. FEB. 29: At 1:59 a.m., a 1999 Dodge pickup driven by Robert Dalchow of New Germany collided with a 1996 Nissan driven by Katarzyna Spyra of Stewart. Dalchow was plowing snow at Murphy Oil, 1290 State Highway 15 S. Dalchow’s vehicle sustained light damage; Spyra’s moderate. At 8:05 a.m., John Olson, a city of Hutchinson employee, backed out of the alley behind the Dairy Queen in a city snowplow and struck a parked 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Dean Myers of Stewart. Myers had left his vehicle in an attempt to help another motorist get unstuck from snow at the Main Street/First Avenue Northwest intersection. Myers’ vehicle had minor damage. The city plow was not damaged.

McLeod County Attorney’s Office The McLeod County Attorney’s Office reported the following: Steven Brian Bashans, 54, Brownton, appeared in District Court Feb. 24 for sentencing. Bashans had previously pleaded guilty to one felony count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Judge Michael Savre stayed the execution of 60 months in prison and placed Bashans on probation for four years. The conditions of probation are that he serve 90 days in the McLeod County Jail and pay a $500 fine and surcharge. Robert Jacob Galindo, 21, Hutchinson, appeared in District Court Feb. 24 for sentencing. Galindo had previously pleaded guilty to one felony count of assault. Judge Savre stayed the imposition of sentence and placed Galindo on probation for three years. The conditions of probation are that he serve 120 days in the McLeod County Jail, serve 30 days

of Sentence to Service work, complete a chemical dependency and a psychological evaluation, and follow the recommendations of the evaluations. Sergey Igorevich Gritsenko, 56, Hutchinson, appeared in District Court Feb. 24 for sentencing. Gritsenko had previously pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of domestic assault. Judge Savre stayed the imposition of sentence and placed the Gritsenko on probation for one year. The conditions of probation are that he serve five days in the McLeod County Jail, serve five days of Sentence to Service work/Community Work Service, complete a chemical dependency evaluation, follow the recommendations of the evaluation, and pay a $250 fine and surcharge. Kaitlyn Marie Rissmiller, 19, Richfield, appeared in District Court Feb. 24 for sentencing. Rissmiller had previously pleaded guilty to one felony count of burglary. Judge Savre stayed the imposition of sentence and placed Rissmiller on probation for three years. The conditions of probation are that she serve 60 days in the McLeod County Jail, serve 30 days of Sentence to Service work/Community Work Service, complete a chemical dependency and a psychological evaluation, follow the recommendations of the evaluations, pay restitution, and pay a $200 fine and surcharge. Susan Alice Brinkmeyer, 49, Hutchinson, appeared in District Court Feb. 24 for sentencing. Brinkmeyer had previously pleaded guilty to two felony counts of theft by swindle. Judge Savre stayed the imposition of sentence and placed the defendant on probation for a period of five years. The conditions of probation are that she serve one year in the McLeod County Jail (60 days may be Sentence to Service work/Community Work Service; 90 days may be electronic home monitoring), complete a chemical dependency and a gambling evaluation, follow the recommendations of the evaluations, abstain from alcohol or drugs, and pay restitution. Renee Jeanette Hahn, 42, Hutchinson, pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to one felony count of possession of a controlled substance. Judge Savre stayed the adjudication of sentence and placed Hahn on probation for three years. The conditions of probation are that she serve 45 days in the McLeod County Jail, complete a chemical dependency evaluation, and follow the recommendations of the evaluation. Jessica Jo Arrieta-Montes, 29, Brownton, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of no insurance and one misdemeanor count of driving after revocation. Judge Savre placed ArrietaMontes on probation for one year. The conditions of probation are that she serve two days in the McLeod County Jail and pay an $85 surcharge. Ronnie Loren Bruch, 53, Glencoe, pleaded guilty Feb. 27 to one gross misdemeanor count of selling alcohol to a person younger than 21. Judge Savre stayed the imposition of sentence and placed Bruch on probation for one year. The conditions of probation are that he serve five days of Sentence to Service work and pay a $650 fine and surcharge. Hilary Rudolph Cartie, 58, Biscay, pleaded guilty Feb. 28 to one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired. Judge Conkel stayed the imposition of sentence and placed Cartie on probation for one year. The conditions of probation are that he serve 15 days in the McLeod County Jail, serve 15 days of Community Work Service, complete a chemical dependency evaluation, follow the recommendations of the evaluation, abstain from alcohol or drugs, and pay an $85 surcharge. Ryan Gabriel Luckhardt, 27, Hutchinson, pleaded guilty Feb. 28 to one felony count of terroristic threats. Judge Conkel stayed the imposition of sentence and placed Luckhardt on probation for a period of three years. The conditions of probation are that he serve 90 days in the McLeod County Jail, complete a chemical dependency evaluation, follow the recommendations of the evaluation, and pay an $85 surcharge. Daitin Eleazar Pichon, 38, Hutchinson, pleaded guilty Feb. 28 to one felony count of driving while impaired. Judge Conkel stayed the execution of sentence and placed Pichon on probation for three years. The conditions of probation are that he serve 180 days in the McLeod

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County Jail, serve 60 days of electronic home monitoring, complete a chemical dependency evaluation, follow the recommendations of the evaluation, abstain from alcohol or drugs, attend a Victim Impact Panel, and pay an $85 surcharge. James William Smith, 47, Alexandria, pleaded guilty Feb. 28 to one gross misdemeanor count of theft by false representation. Judge Conkel placed Smith on probation for six months. The conditions of probation are that he serve 15 days in the McLeod County Jail, serve five days of Sentence to Service work, pay restitution, and pay an $85 surcharge.

McLeod County Sheriff’s Office The McLeod County sheriff’s office reported the following: FEB. 22: At 6:51 a.m., the sheriff’s office responded to car-deer crash near County Road 7 and Tagus Avenue, south of Hutchinson. The driver was not injured. At 1:05 p.m., a deputy spoke to a person in the sheriff’s office lobby with questions about a phone scam. At 4:11 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a complaint from a resident on County Road 7, south of Hutchinson, regarding phone scams. FEB. 23: At 8:49 a.m., the sheriff’s office spoke to a person in the sheriff’s office lobby about a harassment issue. FEB. 24: At 11:30 p.m., the sheriff’s office responded to a possible domestic situation on Kale Drive, northwest of Silver Lake. FEB. 27: At 6:26 a.m., the sheriff’s office responded to a car-deer crash on Falcon Avenue, north of Glencoe. The driver was not injured. At 7:20 p.m., the sheriff’s office

responded to a theft at a residence on 175th Street, south of Lester Prairie. The investigation will continue. FEB. 28: At 9:42 a.m., the sheriff’s office arrested Christina Lynn Aune, 31, of Hutchinson, at an address on California Street in Hutchinson on a Sherburne County warrant. Aune was brought to the McLeod County Jail in Glencoe. FEB. 29: At 9:29 a.m., the sheriff’s office arrested a suspect on a Sibley County warrant at an address on Leaf Avenue, southeast of Brownton. The suspect was taken to the Sibley County line to meet with a Sibley County deputy. At 9:47 a.m., the sheriff’s office came across a power line down on Jade Road, north of Silver Lake. The Silver Lake Fire Department also responded. McLeod Cooperative Power was notified and took care of the power line. At 11:39 a.m., the sheriff’s office received a call of power lines down near State Highway 15 and 120th Street, north of Brownton. McLeod Cooperative Power was notified. Deputies shut down the road until the power lines were removed. At 1:38 p.m., the sheriff’s office responded to a fire at an address on State Highway 7, north of Lester Prairie. The Lester Prairie Fire Department and Winsted Fire Department also responded. At 4:44 p.m., the sheriff’s office returned a phone call to a resident on 130th Street, south of Hutchinson, regarding identity theft. A deputy responded to the residence and cleared with a report. At 6:25 p.m., the sheriff’s office responded to a hit-and-run property damage report to a vehicle on County Road 9, south of Lester Prairie. Deputies found the other vehicle and a citation was issued.

Meeker County Sheriff’s Office The Meeker County Sheriff's Office reported the following: FEB. 21: At 10:39 a.m., the sheriff's office took a report of harassment at a residence on Third Street North, Dassel. At 9:11 p.m., the sheriff's office responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence on State Highway 22, Litchfield. Danielle Rayanne James, 25, of Litchfield, was arrested for an alleged probation violation. FEB. 23: At 8:12 a.m., the sheriff’s office took a report of criminal damage to property near State Highway 22 and 320th Street, Litchfield. At 12:21 p.m., the sheriff’s office took a report of harassment at a residence on County Road 1, Cosmos. At 1:06 p.m., the sheriff’s office took a report of a theft at a residence on County Road 11, Litchfield. At 4:29 p.m., the sheriff’s office took a report of harassment at a residence on County Road 2, Litchfield. FEB. 25: At 3:52 p.m., the sheriff's office responded to a report of a gas drive-off at a business on Atlantic Avenue West, Grove City. FEB. 26: At 6:59 a.m., the sheriff's office responded to and dispatched Litchfield Fire Department for a woodpile on fire at a residence on 198th Street, Darwin. At 3:45 p.m., the sheriff's office responded to a report of a driving complaint on County Road 34, Litchfield. The Litchfield Police Department assisted in finding the vehicles and advising drivers of the warning.

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Waterhemp resistance emerges in state By DAVE NICOLAI University of Minnesota Extension

ST. PAUL, Minn. —Waterhemp, a summer annual weed species in the pigweed family, has been a significant issue for corn and soybean growers in the central and western Corn Belt states for more than a decade. The latest challenge in this fight is managing for waterhemp’s growing resistance to various herbicides, including glyphosate. Glyphosate-resistant waterhemp was first confirmed in southern Minnesota in 2007 and continues to

increase, likely due to the continued planting of Roundup Ready crops and the exclusive use of glyphosate. Waterhemp begins emerging near mid-May and continues through the beginning of August. Three factors make it especially difficult to keep under control: an ability to produce nearly 1 million seeds per plant, continual germination throughout the growing season, and an increased frequency of biotypes, or new weeds that are genetically adaptable to a diverse array of herbicide chemistries. The longevity of waterhemp seeds in the seed bank is short compared to

most species, with only 1 to 12 percent survival after four years. For that reason, complete control (zero seed production) of all waterhemp plants over a three- to four-year period should allow producers to take control of this difficult weed problem. To reduce the selection pressure for glyphosate-resistant waterhemp, Extension crop specialists recommend using pre-emergence residual herbicides, increasing crop rotation diversity in the cropping system, and focusing on the use of Roundup Ready crops in the rotation where the fewest alternative herbicides to

glyphosate exist. For more detailed information regarding crop rotation and herbicide effectiveness, see the Extension publication “Pre and Post Herbicide Diversification Options,” (PDF) at www.extension.umn.edu/go/1096. For more information on how to proactively manage for waterhemp in sugarbeet, soybean, corn and wheat, visit www.extension.umn.edu/go/1097.

How to identify waterhemp The stems of waterhemp plants have little to no hair compared to redroot pigweed, and the leaves are usu-

ally longer and narrower. Waterhemp seedlings have oval-shaped seed leaves and are hairless, appearing waxy or glossy-looking. Waterhemp can range from 4 inches to 12 feet high, but generally grows to about 4 or 5 feet in most field crop situations. In the mature stage, one way to differentiate waterhemp from the other pigweeds is to compare the seed heads. Redroot and smooth pigweed have denser, more compact seed heads than waterhemp. For more Extension crops resources, visit www.extension.umn.edu/crops.

Get your green thumb on: Attend a U Horticulture Day Cold, gray weather got you down? Get a jump on spring by attending the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Horticulture Day workshop Saturday, March 31, at the Best Western Victorian Inn, 1000 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. The workshop highlights the latest in gardening and home landscaping research and education from the University of Minnesota.

Guest speakers in Hutchinson will discuss topics such as pruning trees and shrubs, the hottest trends in gardening, and tips on blooming plants. “The education is fantastic — there are topics to suit just about everyone’s curiosity,” said Julie Weisenhorn, state director for Extension’s Master Gardener program. “But the coolest thing about attending Horticulture Days is being a part of the energy and excite-

ment of Minnesota gardeners at the end of a long Midwest winter.” Early registration (by March 16) costs $20, and registration after March 16 costs $25. The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener program is a volunteer program that brings university knowledge and expertise in horticultural science to the public. The program is part of a national system. Edu-

Public Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 27, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $205,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Reza Moayeri and Maria T. Moayeri, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: July 29, 2005 McLeod County Recorder Document Number: A-354407 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-12 Dated: July 16, 2011 Recorded: July 13, 2011 McLeod County Recorder Document Number: A397159 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 1000157-0005567121-4 Lender or Broker: America's Wholesale Lender Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: McLeod Property Address: 1171 Oakwood Ct NW, Hutchinson, MN 55350-9200 Tax Parcel ID Number: 23.428.0460 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Eighteen (18) Block Three (3) Fairway Estates Second Addition AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $210,954.37 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; 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: September 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, Main Lobby, McLeod County Law Enforcement Center, Glencoe, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on March 29, 2012, or the next business day if March 29, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE

THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE 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 ENMINNESOTA TERED UNDER STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: August 17, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-12 Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 021828F01 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for September 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM has been postponed by the mortgagor pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 580.07 Subd. 2 February 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Sheriff's Main Office, Main Lobby, McLeod County Law Enforcement Center, Glencoe, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: September 07, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-12 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for February 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to April 04, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Sheriff's Main Office, Main Lobby, McLeod County Law Enforcement Center, Glencoe, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: February 24, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-12 The redemption period shall be 5 weeks from the date of said sale.

Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee Of Mortgagee: Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300

cated by university faculty, Master Gardeners teach Minnesotans about consumer horticulture and environmental stewardship. They also assist with research and engage youth through gardening. Master Gardeners are active in all 50 states through the landgrant universities and colleges. For more information, visit www.exten sion.umn.edu/master-gardener. During March and April, nearly 20

STAY INFORMED Look to this page and hutchinsonleader.com to find public notices from municipal, school district, township, utility, county, state and legal notices from area attorneys.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on July 26, 2012, or the next business day if July 26, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

File Number: 021828F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 20, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $144,800.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Michael D. Meyer and Jeri M. Meyer, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc., its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF REGISTERING: Registered: May 25, 2005 McLeod County Registrar of Titles Document Number: T-41882 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Aurora Bank FSB Dated: September 26, 2011 Registered: November 22, 2011 McLeod County Registrar of Titles Document Number: 53402 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 100030200311004459 Lender or Broker: Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: Aurora Bank, FSB Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NUMBER: 11994.0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: McLeod Property Address: 440 School Rd NW, Hutchinson, MN 55350-1406 Tax Parcel ID Number: 23-274-0200 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Eight (8) in Block Three (3), Rolling Oaks Third Addition, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles, McLeod County, Minnesota. AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $151,978.59 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; 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: January 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, Main Lobby, McLeod County Law Enforcement Center, Glencoe, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

Horticulture Day events will take place across the state, each coordinated by the nearest county Master Gardener program. For more information, call the McLeod County Extension Office at 320-484-4334, or email Nathan Winter wint0146@umn.edu.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE 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 FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: December 14, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Aurora Bank FSB Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 022586F01 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for January 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to February 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Sheriff's Main Office, Main Lobby, McLeod County Law Enforcement Center, Glencoe, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: January 09, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Aurora Bank FSB NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for February 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to March 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Sheriff's Main Office, Main Lobby, McLeod County Law Enforcement Center, Glencoe, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: February 27, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Aurora Bank FSB Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee Of Mortgagee: Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 022586F01

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 24, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $171,011.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Andrew Monge and Beth Monge, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: August 06, 2003 McLeod County Recorder Document Number: A-334577 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Dated: November 07, 2011 Recorded: January 23, 2012 McLeod County Recorder Document Number: A400598 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 1000157-0002778878-1 Lender or Broker: America's Wholesale Lender Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: McLeod Property Address: 110 Century Ln, Silver Lake, MN 55381-6174 Tax Parcel ID Number: 19.075.0160 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Six (6), Block Two (2), Silver Edge Estates AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $154,729.89 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; 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: April 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, Main Lobby, McLeod County Law Enforcement Center, Glencoe, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on October 10, 2012, or the next business day if October 10, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A

DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE 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 FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 25, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023075F01

Publication No. 7920 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hutchinson City Center for the purpose of: Discussion of permitting Zellas LLC to construct an outdoor patio immediately adjacent to the west of its establishment located at 14 Main Street South, Hutchinson, Minnesota, 55350. This hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Hutchinson. At such hearing, all persons interested may be heard. Jeremy J. Carter City Administrator

PUBLICATION NO. 7921 CITY OF HUTCHINSON PRECINCT BOUNDARY CHANGES Notice of public hearing and intent to consider plans for adjusting precinct boundary lines in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 204B.14. Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of March, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., the City Council of the City of Hutchinson will hold a public hearing at the Hutchinson City Center, 111 Hassan Street SE, for the purpose of considering preliminary plans for the adjustment of precinct boundaries within the City of Hutchinson. A copy of the proposed precinct boundary changes shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Administrator during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Jeremy J. Carter City Administrator PUBLISHED IN THE HUTCHINSON LEADER Saturday March 12, 2012

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SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2012 HUTCHINSON LEADER

MEETING CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 5 Special Time for Special Moms: This support group meets at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m. The group is open to all moms dealing with daily struggles of raising a child with special needs. For the location of the meeting and more information, call Heidi Pulkrabek at 320-587-7112. Crow River Builders Association: 6 p.m. social hour, meeting at 7 p.m. at the Biscay Community Center. This nonprofit organization provides members with an opportunity to network and to address common issues that affect the building industry. Call 320234-8383 or go to www.crbahome.org. Glencoe City Council: 7 p.m. at the council chamber in the new City Center (former Henry Hill School), 1107 11th St. E., Glencoe: call 320-864-5586.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Brownton City Council: 7 p.m. at City Offices, 528 Second St. N., Brownton: call 320328-5318. Winsted City Council: 7 p.m. at City Hall, 183 Main Ave. W., Winsted: call 320-485-2366. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Voiture 414-40&8: 40&8 Promenade will meet 8 p.m. at the Silver Lake American Legion. A meal is planned before the promenade. Call Jerry Block at 320-587-5737 or 612-616-4434. THURSDAY, MARCH 8 Hutchinson Monthly Snowbird Breakfast: 8 a.m. coffee, 8:30 a.m. breakfast at Old Country Buffet, Mesa, Ariz. Call Rollie Jensen at 480-3803229 for more information. Acoma Township Board: 7 p.m. at Acoma Township Hall:

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 The Sons of Norway, Krakeelva Lodge 1-676: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Shalom Baptist Church, 1215 Roberts Road S.W., Hutchinson. Lee Byberg, the son of Christian missionaries, and who grew up in Norway, Brazil and Paraquay, will speak on “The Connection Between Norway and the USA.” He is a member of the Sons of Norway lodge in Willmar. Kids are welcome.

Glencoe-Silver Lake School District: 7 p.m. at GLS High School media center, Glencoe: call 320-864-2496. Plato City Council: 7 p.m. at City Hall, 120 First St. N.E., Plato: call 320-238-2224. Stewart City Council: 7 p.m. Monday at the Community Center, 551 Prior St., Stewart: call 320-562-2518. Lester Prairie City Council: 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 37 Juniper St. N., Lester Prairie: call 320-395-2646. Litchfield School District: 7:30 p.m. at the Family Services Building, 114 N. Holcombe Ave., Suite 100, Litchfield: call 320-693-2444.

MONDAY, MARCH 12 Hutchinson School District 423 Board of Education: 5:30 p.m. at City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E., Hutchinson: call 320-587-2860.

NOTE: Club, group or organization meeting notices should be directed to Leader Staff Writer Terry Davis by emailing davis@hutchinsonleader.com, calling 320-234-4153, or drop-

call Clerk Corrinne Schlueter at 320-587-5371. Hutchinson Township: 8 p.m. at Gopher Campfire: call Clerk John Gregor at 320-234-3793.

Commissioners meeting TUESDAY, MARCH 6: McLeod County Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. at the Commissioners Room, McLeod County Courthouse, 801 E. 10th St., Glencoe: Hutchinson residents call 320-484-4399. ping off the notice at the Leader’s front desk, 170 Shady Ridge Road N.W. The deadline for inclusion in The Week

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Senior Dining The following menu is for the week of March 4. Meals are subject to change.

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Want to help your community? The following local agencies are looking for help: Volunteer receptionists wanted at McLeod County Veteran Services. Volunteer receptionists are needed to assist in carrying out general office duties mornings or afternoons in the Glencoe office. Duties include greeting walk-in customers, screening telephone calls, receiving transportation requests and scheduling appointments for the Veterans Service Officer. Familiarity with MS Outlook and Excel preferred. A background check is required. For more information, call 320864-1268. Weekend meal helpers

Noon meals are available at Evergreen Apartments, 115 Jefferson St. S.E., and at Park Towers, 133 Third Ave. S.W., both in Hutchinson. The cost of a meal is $6.50 for age 59 or younger and $3.50 for age 60 or older. Meals are also available for home delivery. To make a reservation, call Evergreen Apartments at 320-5876029, or Park Towers at 320587-2559.

Monday, March 5: Swiss steak, baked potato, corn, bread with margarine, pineapple and milk Tuesday, March 6: Turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, Scandinavian blend vegetables, cranberry garnish, dinner roll with margarine, frosted cake and milk Wednesday, March 7: Meaty beef stew with carrots and potatoes, coleslaw, biscuit

Plan Ahead! Gopher Campfire Bluebird Day

Join us Throughout the Winter! FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS Kitchen serving 5:30-8:30 pm (Bar open 5:30-close) Our entree menu includes • Top Sirloin • BBQ Ribs • Grilled Garlic Shrimp • Mahi Mahi • Deep Fried Cod Entrees include choice of side, Texas toast, soup & salad bar Regular menu, which includes burgers, sandwiches & wraps available as well

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Wine & Beer Tasting Thurs., March 8 • 5:00-8:00 pm Crow River Winery

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LENTEN SPECIALS

Sponsored by: “Hunt for a Cure” Breast Cancer Walking Team Games & Prizes including 2 tickets to Winstock & the National Power Pull Wear something PINK for a special prize!

Kråkeelva Lodge 1-676

• Walleye • Crab Legs • Haddock • Beer Battered Shrimp • Panko Breaded Shrimp

Lee Byberg to speak on The Connection Between Norway and the USA

SHORT ON CASH Meat Raffle starts at 5 pm

Eagles Aerie 4441 Club In the Best Western/Victorian Inn 1000 Hwy 7 W. • 234-6406 eagles4441.com

The Eagles are “People Helping People”

Culver’s of Hutchinson 1510 Montreal St. SE • 320-234-8333 Open 10:00 am–10:00 pm Every Day

Hutchinson Farm Toy Show

Smelt Fry ALL THE SMELT YOU CAN EAT

McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson

FRIDAY, MARCH 16 4:00-7:00 P.M.

March 10 & 11, 2012

United Lutheran Church 811 Lakeview St. S., Lake Lillian

Served with choice of potato, salad, soup & breadstick.

TICKETS: ADULTS, $10 AGES 6-12, $5 AGE 5 & UNDER, FREE

Full Menu also available

Smelt served with cole slaw, beans, bread, bars, beverage

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Sat., March 10 • 5:30-7:00 pm Shalom Baptist Church in Hutchinson As the son of Christian missionaries, Lee grew up in Norway, Brazil and Paraguay. He is a member of the Sons of Norway Lodge in Willmar.

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Saturday 9 am-4 pm Sunday 10 am-3 pm For info call 320-587-9430

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Info: Gabra Lokken at 320-234-8979 E-mail: sofnhutchinson@yahoo.com

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Are you a party planner? Volunteers are needed to help with special events and gallery shows for the new Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Email info@hutchinsonarts.org for more information. Whether you are available four hours or 40 hours, opportunities are available days and evenings, no artistic talent required.

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are needed at Prince of Peace Retirement Living. It is looking for helpers to set tables, help serve the noon meal, and clean off tables for Saturday and Sunday noon meals. Hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Not required to work every Saturday and Sunday). People also are needed to share musical talent at the monthly birthday party and special celebrations. If you are interested in volunteering and enjoy working with seniors, call Jody Thorpe at 320-2347588. Training provided at the McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence. It is seeking volunteers. Training will be provided. For more information, contact Jill at 320-234-7933 or besafe@hutchtel.net.

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Dominoes, Bone Builders and movie; “Planet Earth No. 4”; and 1 p.m. pinochle Tuesday, March 6: 9 a.m. Card Makers, Sheephead; 9:15 a.m. exercise; 10 a.m. Wii bowling; 1 p.m. pinochle and bingo Wednesday, March 7: 9 a.m. taxes, Texas hold’em; 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders; 11:30 a.m. line dancing at the Hutchinson Recreation Center, 1 p.m. AARP Safe Driving course; nickel bingo, canasta, and bridge Thursday, March 8: 9 a.m. taxes, bridge and Pilates; 9:30 a.m. rook and 1 p.m. 500

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SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2012 HUTCHINSON LEADER

Looking Back

125 YEARS AGO: 1887 There is now a question box at the Methodist Church. There is a great demand for houses to rent. O.D. Hutchinson is opening his large selection of wallpaper this week. We want all to know that we are not publishing an exclusively religious paper, a Sunday School paper, a prohibition paper, a Masonic paper or an Odd Fellows paper. Don’t expect The Leader to devote all of its space to any one of these objects. Otto Lunow has purchased a lot on South Main Street and is building a meat market with rooms above for a dwelling.

100 YEARS AGO: 1912 The 80-acre place, the old Tmey homestead, in the eastern part of Hutchinson Township, has been sold by Simon Lauzer to Louis Ruzicka for $6,500 or $81 an acre. Wheat doesn’t budge from the $1 mark. Hutchinson school needs a new school room and needs it badly. A farmer living near Otter Lake reports that 10 tons of fish had been taken out of the lake last winter. The best hay brings $10 a ton. John Barto sold a load of beautiful pure white basswood honey on the market this week.

city of Hutchinson: E.J. Stearns, W.W. Sivright, Carlos Avery, L.A. Ritter, W.E. Harrington, F.J. Zila, M.S. Goodnow, P.E. Sheppard, H.L. Merrill, Hans Jensen, I.G. Jorgenson, H.H. Ames, O.A. Kohler, Henry Braun and J.T. Fallon.

CORRECTION The item titled “The Story of American Music” that ran in the Looking Back column on Feb. 19 was dated incorrectly. It should have been included in the 75 Years Ago section.

Image from the past “MILL LEVELED EARLY SUNDAY; LANDMARK GONE” was the headline of the Hutchinson Leader after the Ames Mill burned on March 8, 1936. The base of the tall chimney survived the fire. It was clad in fieldstone and used as a base to support Les Kouba’s original statue of Chief Little Crow. It was installed one year after the mill fire.

75 YEARS AGO: 1937 Patrons of Hutchinson rural routes are urged to get their mailboxes in place and in shape as soon as possible, so that it will be unnecessary for the carriers to get out of their cars at stops. Tap dancing classes for adults and all school children will be conducted in Hutchinson at the city hall on Tuesday of each week. The instructor will be Jay Gould Jr., Glencoe. Howard Popp, in oratory, and Frances Falconer, in dramatics, placed second in the Third Regional Declamatory Contest at the new Winthrop Auditorium.

50 YEARS AGO: 1962 A major west side curb and gutter project will be given scrutiny at the next meeting of the Hutchinson City Council. The Council decided on Monday to have a public hearing at 8 p.m. March 26 on the project, estimated to cost $11,302. Linda Duesterhoeft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Duesterhoeft, and Bruce Odegaard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Odegaard, were named to represent their school in the annual McLeod County spelling contest to take place March 15 in Brownton.

Margaret Ames has completed her nurse’s training course at University Hospital and will practice in Minneapolis.

Hutchinson residents may have begun to think that perhaps spring was on its way last week when temperatures rose to above freezing on six of the seven days and the large quantities of snow in the city began to melt away.

Judge P.W. Morrison has appointed the following to serve as the charter commission for the

Wally Pikal and his orchestra returned from an 11-day southern trip in which they per-

formed in ballrooms in Oklahoma City, Fort Worth, Houston and Dallas.

25 YEARS AGO: 1987 Declining enrollments in some programs at Hutchinson Vocational-Technical Institute could result in the elimination of at least five positions and perhaps one program by fall. District 423 Board of Education approved by a 5-0 vote, a resolution Tuesday night that discontinues five teaching positions if registration figures do not improve. The action is the second of four steps the board must take when trimming posi-

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is friendly and independent. This long-time shelter resident will be happy when she’s adopted. If you would like to meet Ms. Kitty or any of our other waiting pets, call HMAS at 234-9699 or visit during our adoption hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 5 pm to 7 pm and Saturday, 1 pm to 5 pm. Visit us online at www.heartofminnesota.org.

Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter

234-9699

880 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson Near McLeod Co. Fairgrounds

The Heart of Minnesota needs you to sponsor or foster unwanted pets. License #MN40185

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Auctions

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Rentals

Farm Land “Back To Nights” BEEF FEEDER SPECIAL

AUCTION

Wednesday, March 14th

7:00 PM

We are expecting the pens over full of good quality crossbred beef and Holstein feeders from 200 to 700#’s. Misc. 5 PM - Hay & Straw 6 PM Plan now to attend! www.hotovecauctions.com BRAD THELEN doing business @ the

HOTOVEC AUCTION CENTER

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WANTED: LAND OWNERS willing to prosper with a respected farm manager/operator. We can work together to capitalize on your investment. As always, competitive with references. Over 100 years of Family Diversified Agriculture. Scott Streich. (320) 5835324. WANTED: LAND TO RENT FOR 2012. 320-894-4927

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Office/Commercial 6030

N Hwy. 15, Hutchinson, MN • 320-266-0724 or 320-587-3347

101 PARKPLACE, FORMER CROWN FINANCIAL SUITE. 3 large offices, w/windows, on Main Street. Conference room, reception area, private restroom, 1200 sq ft. 2 room suite, 400 sq ft. 612750-5944

for new wheels!

900 SQ. FT PRIME OFFICE SPACE; 945 Echo Drive, Bryn Gardd Dental Care building, street level, off-street parking, heat included. 320-587-2769

And don’t forget

Motorbuys

DOWNTOWN STORE FRONT AVAILABLE FOR RENT! Over 2000+ sq. ft. plus basement. Utilities included. Many possibilities. 440 amp electric. 320-234-3523, 320-296-1511. www.omanrentalproperties.com

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FOR RENT: 3880 sq. ft. heated warehouse, shop space. 320-583-5844 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Single office or 3 room suite in new building. Highly visible location. Call Janet, 320234-4403

LEASE OR RENT COMMERCIAL Hutchinson property. Prime Hwy 7 East frontage, remodeled, approximately 2600 sq ft with 400 sq ft office space. Call Kevin, 320-5877666(w), 320-583-7248(c) OFFICE FOR RENT, Clock Tower Plaza, Hutchinson. 2 room office suite with underground parking. Phone 320587-2163 PRIME RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE! South end of Hutchinson. Various sizes. LOW lease rates! Call 612-750-4018 SHED FOR RENT: 60x80, 30x60 cemented out, 16' high side walls. Water, electric available. Farm use and/or auto business/welding. 320-212-9804

Storage Rental

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GLEN KNOLL STORAGE: Hwy 22 NW, Glencoe. 5X10/$35; 10x10/$45; 10x15/$55; 10x20/$65; 10x25/$75; 10x30/$85; 10x40/$115. 320-864-5294 STORAGE FOR RENT: Building for boats, campers and machinery. 320587-4678

Wanted to Rent

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LOOKING TO RENT: Educated, single mom with 2 kids, looking for home w/garage to rent starting June/July in Hutchinson. 320-582-1227 WANTED TO RENT! 2 BR home. RESPONSIBLE COUPLE LOOKING to rent in Hutchinson. Need basement, garage, we have pets. 320-328-0190

Hutchinson

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Evergreen Apartments offers you a home full of amenities that have been specially designed for independent living. • Conveniently located within short walking distance to downtown, banking, grocery & shopping • Controlled access entry system • No application fee • Emergency pull cords in each home • Off-street parking Affordable housing for persons 62 and better, and/or disabled. Call or stop in today to find out more about our facility! Applications being accepted for waiting list. Rent Based on Income

Evergreen Apartments 115 Jefferson St. SE, Hutchinson

320-587-9432

401

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2012 HUTCHINSON LEADER/SHOPPER

Spacious 1, 2, and 3 BR Apartments No Application Fee* $99 Deposit* 2 BR starting at $639

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• Rent includes Heat, Water, Sewer & Trash • Picnic Area and Playground • State-of-the-Art Fitness Center • Community Room with Billiards Table & Kitchen • Internet Café with Gourmet Coffee - WiFi • NEW Enclosed Dog Playground!!!

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Call 320-234-6019 deerpark@boisclaircorporation.com 309 North High Drive NW, Hutchinson 33981

Real Estate & Rentals 2 BR TWIN HOME, wood floors, new furnace and air conditioner. Close to school and St. A's Church. 320-5876856/320-582-0515

1 BR, 1 BA, $525 month, includes heat, water, sewer, trash. Pets ok. Available now. 320-234-7334

2 BR APARTMENT attached garage with private access. Newly updated, onsite laundry, nice quiet, and clean. No pets Call 320-221-3199

2 BR, 1 BA, MUST SEE, newly renovated! ½ OFF 1st months rent, secure building, heat/water paid, n/s, off street parking. Laundry room, $550. Call now! 320-296-1509/307-630-7849

2 BR APTS. INCLUDES water, sewer, garbage. Starting at $525 month. Newly remodeled. 1st month free. 320-5838782

APARTMENTS FOR RENT, 1 and 2 BR apartments Available now! Great location. 320-583-4427 www.plazaapts.net

2 BR DUPLEX for rent in quiet residential area, close to mall. Attached garage, washer/dryer, heat, water, garbage included. $725/month, references required. Available NOW! Call 507-430-0019

APARTMENTS FOR RENT. Nice, quiet. 2 BR, $485 month. 1 BR, $410 month. Month to month lease, no pets. Garages available. Call Lynn, 320-5870547 BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! SPACIOUS 2 BR IN quiet building, new carpet/flooring throughout, ½ off first month, heat included with garage available. $535 month. 320-455-9196 BIG 2 BR, 1½ BA, 1100 sq ft, dishwasher, disposal, AC, same floor laundry, near college, hospital and shopping, garage available, $579, heat, water, garbage included. 320-455-9196 FAIRLANE APARTMENTS 1 BR, 3RD FLOOR, $400 month, + damage deposit. Off street parking, onsite laundry. 1 cat with damage deposit and monthly pet fee apply. Call 320266-5460

FOR RENT

NON-SMOKING, 3 BR APT, no dogs, $799 month, pay electric, free application, FREE RENT, year lease, minimum six month. 320-587-4837

Parkview Terrace

1st Floor, Nicely Updated 2 BR apt from $540-$565 Close to downtown.

320-587-4632

included in rent. • Laundry on-site Let our caretaker take care of all your Maintenance needs! Contact Van Binsbergen & Associates, Inc. “Equal Housing Opportunity”

www.vanbllc.com

75601

320-269-6640, Ext. #23

FREE (1 MONTH) Nice 2 BR, heat included, quite, well-maintained, near hospital/shopping/schools. See now and move right in! Dave: 320-5833359 or Pam: 320-296-0334 GARAGES AVAILABLE FOR RENT. $49 month. 320-455-9196 HUGE 2 BR, Excellent location, laundry, 231 Freemont Ave SE. $550 heat paid, pets considered. 320-296-1259 one month FREE! HUTCHINSON LEADER CLASSIFEDS WORK! “I rented my apartment fast using the classified pages.” Sharon “2 B R ,2 B A apartm ent,$550 m onth.Includes allappliances.....” Call today to place your rental ad in the Hutchinson Leader Classifieds 320.587.5000

A Housing with Services, Senior Friendly Community Find extraordinary value with affordable rent that includes utilities and amenities to help you live independently. • 911 Alert Emergency Pendant • Optional ConnectCare services available • Senior dining • Community room, parlor, beauty shop & laundry • Monthly calendar of activities • Wheelchair accessible unit available

NON-SMOKING 3 BR apartment. Yard, deck. No dogs, pay only electric first month. $300 off year lease. $699. bartcorentals.com, 320-587-4837

72778 Stf

Contact Lorri at 320-587-2168 for more information and a tour

LARGE 2 BR, onsite management, quiet building, garage available, heat, water, garbage included, $535 month, 320-455-9196

FIRST MONTH FREE Country Club Manor $200 Security Deposit Call Susan

(320) 587-8280

INH Property Management, Inc.

SENIOR APARTMENTS WITH SERVICES Independence You Want, Services You Need, Activities You Enjoy.

Apartment available (320) 234-7588

2 BR NEW AUBURN apartment, only 20 minutes from Hutchinson, 7 minutes from Glencoe. Garage, water, sewer, garbage included. $450 month. References required. No pets. Available Now! 320-3272928

2 BR townhome starting $630/month 2 BR apartment starting $550/month

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Call or stop in to take a peek at your new home today!

Twin Oaks Townhomes 320-345-9597 • twino@goldmark.com

UPTOWN APARTMENTS Silver Lake, 2 BR apartments, senior living, (62+ or those with disabilities) Pet Friendly. Free digital TV access, onsite mail delivery. Dale: 320-3272712 www.lloydmanagementinc.com Equal Housing Opportunity Provider

OLD-FASHIONED CHARM

6690

7000

Special: $199 Security Deposit • In-unit washer & dryers • Attached garage • Central air • On-site management • Excellent maintenance staff

Century Court TOWNHOME APARTMENTS In Hutchinson CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

75477

If interested call Bea at

Sat. office hours by appointment. Income limits may apply. Small pets OK. No application fee. EHO

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2 BR's available, in Litchfield. Quiet country setting. 320-693-6091 or 1-800-892-2091 Call today to get 1 month FREE!

Are you at least 55? Retired or still working, but tired of shoveling, repairs and maintenance? Village Cooperative benefits you: • One-time Share Payment • Low Monthly Fees • Paid Heat • Coinless Laundry Rooms • Guest Suite • Great Room

EFFICIENCY & 1 BR SENIOR APTS AVAILABLE Rent includes heat, lights, sewer, water and social activities. Meals are available in our dining room. You will enjoy community living at an affordable, beautiful, well maintained building. Gloria Dei Manor. Call Rebecca at 320-3736617 today!

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LOWER LEVEL 2 BR apt. Furnished or unfurnished. Utilities included, plus single car garage, washer, dryer included. $700 month. Financial & personal references required. Available now. 320593-8170

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TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2 BR Townhome with garage, CA, washer/dryer hookups. Glencoe $610 month (one month free rent) plus all utilities, security deposit required. Call Virgil at 320-779-0015 or Sue at 320-235-8637 ext. 2873

(320) 587-6115 or (888) 811-7711 Follow us on:

130 Washington Ave. E., Hutchinson, MN 55350 Visit us and Hutchinson’s Hometown blog at www.hometownmn.com and see all homes for sale

LOCATED ON 1.86 ACRES Just outside of Hutchinson with conditional use permit to use business out of existing shop. Includes 5 BR, 4 BA home with vaulted ceilings, fireplace & family room.

CED REDU

JUST OUTSIDE OF SILVER LAKE 3 level home features 4 BR, family room, deck overlooking large back yard. 3 car garage and storage shed.

$264,900

$169,900

Sun., March 4 • 1-3 pm

OPE HOU N SE:

808 11th Ave., Howard Lake

HUGE 4 STALL GARAGE With this 4 bedroom rambler located on Campbell Lake. Wood burning fireplace and finished lower level.

Impeccable 2 BR, 1 BA home with updated custom oak cabinets, ceramic kitchen & bath, newer roof, siding, windows. 1+ det. garage. Dir.: Hwy. 12 to S. on 10th Ave., W on 7th St., S on 11th Ave.

$186,900

$74,900

Wed., March 7 • 4-6 pm

OPE HOU N SE:

1144 Fairway Ave. NW, Hutchinson

Cheryl Dooley

Jeff Nohner

Diane Kobernusz

John Paulsen

587-6115

587-3547

587-2808

582-0387

FAIRWAY ESTATES TOWNHOUSE Located near the golf course this 2 BR unit is ready to move into. Features 6 panel doors, master bath, double garage.

$114,900 USE YOUR SMART PHONE

6650

AVAILABLE NOW! 1 BR $415. 2 BR, $490. Lester Prairie Apt. Newer carpeting, appliances, blinds, laundry onsite. No pets. 320-224-1814

Hutchinson

® Community

6540

IT'S YOUR LUCKY DAY! Come live with us an pay no more than $350 month for 2 BR apt!! We'l also pay your cable for 3 monhts. No application fee. $99 deposit. Pets welcome too. Income restrictions do apply. Call us today before they are gone! Amy 507-351-3759. EHO

Lester Prairie

320-234-7243

Each office independently owned and operated.

For information go to

CREEKSIDE APARTMENT'S FREE cable, FREE heat, 1 &

3 BR, 1 BA HOUSE with garage in Grove City, like new, all new paint, new tub/shower/toliet/sink and flooring, hardwood floors, spacious living and dining areas, sunken kitchen, washer/dryer, large backyard, $475 month plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. 612-6187114 or 320-286-6389

You’ll love our

255 Hwy. 7 E., Hutchinson E-mail: jvalen@remax.net

FAMILY FARM - LAND FOR SALE

6510

BEAUTIFUL ONE BR Senior Apartments in Emmaus Place. Rent includes heat, light, sewer, water, and social activities. Meals are available in our dining rooms. You will enjoy community living in an affordable, beautiful, well maintained building. Contact Michelle, 320-639-2430 for more information.

Grove City

1 BR, REMODELED, large windows and sunroom, Aviar room, 12x14 deck, shed, loads of oak woodwork, special features, must see to appreciate! Country Club Terrace, C Ave, lot 130. $12,500. Call 320-296-1707

Today’s Realty

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Hassan Valley

2 BR APARTMENT, SunRay Apartments, Birch Street, Gibbon MN. $390/month, pet allowed. Call 507-2400030

WITH CONVENIENCE

320-234-4403

SMALL PLASTICS COMPANY for sale. Operate full or part time, move to your area. 563-872-4671

www.lloydmanagementinc.com

Dassel

7080

This 3 BR, 2 BA home is well maintained & ready for you to move into. Many modern updates. Located near schools and downtown. $173,800. Janet Valen - Realtor

Real Estate

Commercial

320-587-7610

Litchfield

7070

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap,familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free of 1-800-669-9777. The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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WE WOULD LOVE for you to live with us! Rent today and pay no more than $350 month for 1 Br apt. No application fee, $99 deposit and we even accept pets! Call today as this offer won't last long. 507-351-3759. EHO

Save $200 month because utilities included in rent! 2 BR starting at $479 month.

Gibbon

Luxury Living

Lots/Acreage

Mobile Homes

SILVER LAKE – UPTOWN APARTMENTS : Get on the WAITING LIST! 1 & 2 BR units, income restrictions may apply. Call 320-327-2712. Equal Housing Opportunity Provider

Silver Lake

4 BR HOME in Brownton with 2 car garage, $800 month plus all utilities damage deposit required, available 4/1. 320-583-8995

Pet Friendly.

7040

ON THE CROW RIVER in Hutchinson 2 story tudor with all the charm. Three cozy fieldstone fireplaces, coved ceilings, 4 BR, 3 BA, wood floors, formal DR, main floor office, deck, fenced yard, over-sized double garage, nice shoreline, second deck by water, new roof, new furnace/central air. $259,900 Call Jeff Nohner at Hometown Realty 320587-6115

VALLEY VIEW APTS HUTCHINSON

Brownton

Call for additional incentives.

Houses

ONLINE LAND AUCTION 90+/- ACRES, 110 th St. SW, Winsted Mostly tillable ag land, some hunting. March 15, 2012 www.AllianceBid.com 763-262-5555 Lic #86-97

785 School Rd N., Hutchinson

New Fitness Center • Cats Welcome

6660

Winsted

STUDIO APPARTMENT $429. HUGE 1 BR non-smoking suites $599, 1 or 2 BR no dogs, 6-12 month lease ok. bartcorentals.com/320-587-4837

• Water, sewer & garbage

51944 Stf

2 BR apt., appliances furnished, w/laundry, heat included, small pets considered. Convenient location near Ridgewater College, hospital, shopping, theater. Available now. 320-455-0953, 612-749-

All faiths welcome

At Cosmos Apartments Cosmos, MN

New Auburn

NICE, BIG & DIFFERENT

301 Glen St. SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350

2 BD Apartment

Rent includes: • Heat, soft water, refuse • Private patios or balconies • All major appliances included

6500

8725

2 BR APARTMENT with garage, near downtown. Clean and quiet. No smoking/drinking/pets. References required. 320-587-7993 or 320-587-3888.

1 & 2 BR Apartments

Hutchinson

Matt Pulkrabek

Sheila Richter

Tracy Ellig

Ryan Lickfelt

583-0188

583-2878

Diane Sorensen

583-3870

224-7355

Traci Atkinson

583-8802

260-0328

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Employment

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Employment

Full Time

Health/Medical

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8060

Health/Medical

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Emmanuel Care Center RN/LPN 72 hours bi-weekly 6pm to 6:15am Current MN RN /LPN license Experience preferred in LTC

HELP WANTED Customer Service FT $500/wk Central MN based company has various positions open in water treatment division. Company provides attractive compensation and benefit package. Training provided. Call for Interview. Mon. - Fri. 8 A.M. 5 P.M.

Nursing Assistant Registered - 48 hrs bi-weekly 2:15 pm - 10:45 pm - 16 hrs bi-weekly 2:15 pm - 10:45 pm Must have current NAR registration or willingness to obtain. Above openings include every other weekend

Applications can be picked up at:

Health/Medical

NUMBER ONE SOURCE FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 72.2% of area residents turn to the Leader and Leader Shopper first for employment advertisements

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Resident Assistant Opportunity! Full Time, Part Time & On Call 11-7 AM shift available Become a Dementia Care Specialist! Join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of persons with dementia! Competitive Salary! Call Lisa Nordberg at (320) 275-4610 or email lisaebony2002@yahoo.com for an interview appointment.

Part Time

FULL-TIME DRAFTING/PURCHASING POSITION available at Schweiss Doors. Autocad/solid works experience is required. E-mail schweiss@schweissdoors.com Fairfax/Hector, MN 507-426-8273 (507) 426-8273 SELF MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL to work from home in wellness and green industry. Computer required. Will train. http://judy.kidsneedus.com 507-829-0530

PROJECT PATHFINDER, INC., an outpatient mental health agency specializing in the treatment of sexual offenders, is seeking a parttime therapist to provide adult psychotherapy and assessment services in Glencoe or Hutchinson. Must be MS/MA/PhD/PsyD licensed or license eligible in the state of MN. Exp in evals, group, individual & family therapy in the sexual abuse field is desirable. Competitive salary, benefits, flex schedules, AA/EOE. Email cover letter & resume to: lpletta@projectpathfinder.org

Are you a natural leader? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of persons with developmental and other disabilities?

Mykkanen

Email: ecumenlitchfieldHR@ecumen.org EOE

WELDER: To weld parts & bi-fold doors. Excellent pay and benefits. Schweiss Doors. (507) 426-8273

SERENITY SALON LOOKING for hair stylist and manicurist. 320-221-0862 Ask for Verna

Manufacturing

8100

Accepting Applications for Experienced:

Foster

Waivered Services is hiring a person to be a “lead-staff” and coordinate a home's operations. This Program Service Coordinator position is full time and in Litchfield. Benefits include paid time off, health, dental, and life insurance. Qualified persons must have a minimum of one year experience serving people with developmental disabilities, skilled in written and oral communications, a HS diploma or GED, valid driver's license, current liability insurance and no criminal record. For more information, contact Traci at 320286-2772, ext. 15. Learn more about Mykkanens at: mykkanenservices.com EOE

Ecumen of Litchfield 600 South David Ave. Litchfield, MN 55355

PROVIDENT HOME HEALTHCARE is seeking part-time/full time RN's/LPN's. This can lead to a full time position if desired. Provident Home Healthcare offers competitive pay, flexibility, vacation, health insurance. Training provided. Please fax interest letter and resume to 651-639-0801.

Sales Marketing

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PART-TIME MAY LEAD TO FULLTIME, Cabinet shop and saw mill. Send resume to 45272 – 830 Avenue, Hector MN 55342

Litch Help Wanted 8085

1-320-258-2005 1-877-346-5367

8110

Sales Marketing

8130

Verizon Wireless/Z Wireless Premium Retailer in Waconia and Hutchinson are now hiring Store Managers and Wireless Consultants that are career-oriented, ambitious, and friendly. Sales / customer Service experience preferred. Professional sales training! Discounts on wireless phone service plans! Competitive base pay and commissioned sales with unlimited earning potential! Email resume to careers@gozwireless.com EOE

Sales Marketing

8130

Welders Metal Fabricators Painters Robotic Welding

Part Time

LPN or CMA (3 days per week)

Grinders CNC Operator To apply please call 320-864-5871 and leave a message

Part Time

RN Rx Refill Position (1 to 3 days per week)

Applicants must possess: ·Excellent people skills ·Computer skills ·Ability to work in a fast paced environment ·Be highly motivated Pleasant personality ·Excellent written & verbal communications skills ·Must have RN or LPN License

Bakery Manager Bakery Wrapper

Baker Deli Manager

Please send resume to:

Econofoods 951 E. Frontage Road Litchfield, MN 55355

SJF PO Box 70 Winsted MN 55395 Fax: 320-485-2823 e-mail to: esalonek@sjf.com

www.sjf.com

Seasonal Positions 8135

Find a place to call home. Check the

LANDSCAPE FOREMAN & LABORER, need valid drivers license, prior experience and CDL reflected to pay, Call BOALD Landscape 320-249-2520

Weekly Real Estate Guide. Wednesdays, in the Leader

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISOR

WANTED LANDSCAPE PERSON

Due to our increasing business, Jay Malone Motors, a Ford Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep Dealership has an immediate opening for an experienced Service Advisor. Ford Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep experience is preferred, but other will be considered. We need an energetic, computer literate individual that can service our customers. Excellent pay plan with great benefits. Please contact Jay Malone.

Experienced landscape person wanted to do installation of landscapes. CDL preferred . Position would begin Mid-April

PART-TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Data entry experience preferred. Approximately 10 hours per week (flexible hours) Position would begin immediately

www.jaymalonemotors.com

Cake Decorator Deli Clerk

Stop by our office to fill out an application or send/fax your resume to:

Hutchinson Medical Center, P.A. Attention: Human Resources 3 Century Avenue Hutchison, MN 55350 EOE

EOE

Hwy 7 & 22 West, Hutchinson

FORD • LINCOLN • DODGE • CHRYSLER • RAM • JEEP

320-587-4748

81195 SATF

Econofoods of Litchfield is accepting applications for the following Bakery and Deli Positions. Experience is preferred but willing to train the right individuals. Department Managers must be able to acquire the MN Food Safety Certification. Computer experience with Word and Excel is extremely helpful. Econofoods offers a competitive salary. Benefits may include vacation time, 401k, profit sharing, and insurance. Apply with Tim or Dave.

Progressive clinic with competitive wages, benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.

WELDER SJF, a leader in the Material Handling Equipment Industry, has an opening for an experienced wire feed welder. This position requires analytical skills, mechanical aptitude, positive personality, and self-motivation; lifting requirements of 75#. Compensation depends on experience.

Hutchinson Area Health Care Pharmacy Supervisor Hutchinson Area Health Care is seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Supervisor for our hospital inpatient pharmacy. We have a top notch facility with dedicated staff. Our organization prides itself on putting patient care and employee engagement at the top of our priorities. The Pharmacy Supervisor has oversight responsibility for day-to-day pharmacy operations, including pharmaceutical care activities, education and management of pharmacy personnel, drug therapy review/monitoring, accurate preparation and timely dispensing of medications and drug control in accordance with policy and regulation. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels of administration, staff and patients is required. Candidates must hold current MN pharmacist licensure or be eligible for such licensure. Strong coaching and mentoring skills are a must as well as experience in unit dose, IV admixture, continuous quality improvement, drug use evaluations and drug information.

Oncology Clinic RN Hutchinson Area Health Care has an immediate need for an Oncology Clinic RN to work 2-3 days a week in our Oncology Clinic. The RN is responsible for delivering patient care in a safe and supportive environment that promotes trust and confidence among the patients and their families. This position will assist with monitoring of our clinical research protocols. Work situations have a high degree of contact with critically ill patients requiring a service-oriented individual with dedication to patient care. This position requires the use of discretion and good judgment in dealing with patients. Current MN state RN license. Current CPR certification. Clinic and/or oncology experience preferred but not required.

Surgical Technician

or mail to:

4 Seasons Landscape and Lawn Care, Inc. PO Box 354 Hutchinson, MN 55350

Plastic Injection Molding Operator 2 Positions

We help you handle what life brings

E-mail your resume to:

alseason@hutchtel.net

No phone calls please!

DRIVERS WANTED! Class A CDL, Must have a clean record. To work in oil fields in North Dakota, 3 weeks on and 1 week off EXCELLENT PAY!! 320-894-5355

Starkey Hearing Technologies is a recognized world leader in providing the highest quality hearing technology available. If you're interested in working for a company that is dedicated to improving our customers' quality of life, consider the opportunity our team presents at our facility in Glencoe, MN.

Business Opp.

These positions are responsible for the production of plastic molded parts. Looking to fill one position on 1st shift, Monday Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm and 2nd shift Monday - Thursday 3:00 pm - 1:30 am.

LOOKING FOR FIVE serious people who work well independently. NO sales, NO monthly fees, NO start up costs. 320-260-8613

Qualified candidate should, be able to demonstrate the use of hand held tweezers in the manipulation of small metal inserts and plastic parts. Experience in plastic molded part manufacturing setting desired. High school diploma required or equivalent. You'll enjoy a full benefit package: Exceptional medical/dental/prescription coverage 401 (k), ESOP & life insurance Short term disability Vacation & paid holidays

To view details and apply on-line go to: www.starkey.com Careers

Part Time

Human Resources Representative Hutchinson Area Health Care 1095 State Hwy 15 Hutchinson, MN 55350 Fax (320) 234-4667 Phone (320) 484-4685 E-mail hr@hutchinsonhealthcare.com *Hutchinson Community Hospital *Dassel Medical Center *Orthopedic and fracture Clinic of Hutchinson *A Service of Hutchinson Community Hospital EOE

Hide While You

Seek

8300

CAGE CLEANER/SALES. Must be Minimum age 18. A mix of mornings, & weekends is required. Apply in person at Aquaria Pets Hutchinson. No phone calls accepted

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2007 HONDA RECON ES purchased in 2009 new, not being used, very low hours, new Gel battery, $2750 BO. (320) 5836486

Misc. Wheels 9015

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2003 TOWMASTER T-3T utility trailer. 3,500 lb cap. Pan bed, 120”x54”, tilts, 15” 8 ply tires, electric brakes, under 1,000 miles, excellent condition, $2,900 BO. Cell-(320) 583-8758

2008 SYMS HD 200, runs excellent, very low mileage, liquid cooled engine, excellent ride, original owner. $4,000, cash only. Call (320) 290-3685

WHY RENT WHEN you can own! Cokato mobile home for sale located in Pleasant Terrace mobile park. 3 BR, 1BA, newly remodeled trailer with vaulted ceiling, $11,000. (320) 286-2444

Boats

2003 WILDWOOD SPORT 25' travel trailer/toy hauler, excellent condition, ready to use, $13,000. Price reduced to $11,999! (320) 857-9467

2001 HD XLH 883 Hugger, 5,500 miles, red, windshield, forward controls (foot), engine guard, removable rack, $6,250. Joe, (320) 587-3650

Motorcycles 9050

2007 APRILIA MOJITO, 205 miles, 150cc, excellent condition. PRICE REDUCED! $1,600. (320) 296-6302

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1999 MERCURY SABLE, 128,000 miles, 4-dr, new front tires (Nov. 2009). New rack and pinion steering, power steering pump, transmission (2009). Clean interior, runs good, very spacious. $2,500. Sondra-(320) 583-7289

2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 Sportster. 3800 miles, black, lowered screaming eagle exhaust, mid controls. Extras include: HD black cover, detachable windshield, rear fin, more. $5,200/neg. (507) 8299197; leave message.

2006 COUGAR 5TH WHEEL, 254, 1-slide, fiberglass siding, like new, excellent condition, sleeps 8, Queen bed, tub/shower, appliances, LP heat, AC, awning. $21,000. (320) 587-9195 BOAT, 16 ft, fiberglass, pleasure & fishing combination, 40 HP motor, new trolling motor, drive on trailer, excellent condition. $2,000 BO (320) 5933425

CRESTLINER, DELUXE, 40 HP Tiller, 5 years old, $5,000. (320) 453-2147, or (320) 2677365

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1998 NORTHSTAR, 8½' PICKUP CAMPER, queen size bed, furnace, range, refrigerator, bathroom, roof AC, radio, fiberglass exterior, good shape, $3,500 BO. (320) 8641974

2002 HD SOFTAIL, 1450cc, Kuryakyn forward controls, swing arms, lights, Screamin Eagle air-filter, saddle bags, new tires, Corben seat, sharp looking ride! 12,500 miles, $8,700. (320) 699-9095 (320) 693-7410

1947 CHEVROLET FLEET LINE AEROSEDAN coupe, 6cyl, manual, blue with tan interior, 95,000 miles, project car, great fixer upper, $3,600. gemini55350@yahoo.com (320) 587-9148

1977 CORVETTE T-TOP 86,000 miles, matching number, silver with black leather interior, 350 V8, auto transmission, AC, new tires, all gauges work, tilt wheel, cruise, $15,000. (623) 544-1125

2003 HONDA SHADOW ACE, 20,000 miles, new: front tire, drive chain, sprocket. Fully serviced, mfg. Independent trike kit. Must see and ride! $9,750. (320) 583-8264, (320) 327-2813

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED, 75,403 miles, $6,495. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI, 100,877 miles, $5,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666

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1981 YAMAHA 400 SPECIAL excellent condition, very low mileage, $1,550. (320) 5832021

2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE 129,093 miles, $6,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

1978 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA, auto transmission, AM/FM radio, runs great, $4,200, Chevy Nova body style. (320) 5832021.

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2004 BUICK LESABRE LTD, Celebration Edition Red, with beige leather interior. Loaded, but no sunroof. Clean and well maintained. $6,950. (320) 6937163

1997 HARLEY SPORTSTER 883 with custom exhaust, windshield, bags, rack, lots of extra chrome, $3,400 BO. (320) 593-1947

2005 KAWASAKI VULCAN 800, 800cc, 2,600 miles, mfg. Independent trike kit. Must see & ride! $12,250. Cell-(320) 583-8264, (320) 327-2813

2005 YZ450, excellent condition, never raced. JUST REDUCED! $1,950. (320) 2961868

2003 PROWLER TRAVEL TRAILER, 1 slide-out, sleeps 8, bunk bed in rear, table, couch fold into beds, tub/shower, appliances, LP heat, AC, storage, no awning, $8,500. (507) 210-1953; leave message

2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON, wide glide, 1450cc, 15,000 miles, brilliant red paint, many custom parts, great bike. $8,000. (320) 220-0154

2006 SUNL, 250 cc, liquid cooled, 600 miles, REDUCED! $1,000. (320) 5875383

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS, 98,852 miles, $6,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2004 CHRYSLER 300M, charcoal gray, heated leather seats, 88,000 miles, 4 dr, 3.5L, V6, excellent condition. $8,300. (320) 234-3675

2001 FORD TAURUS, V-6, 3.0, silver, 162,000 miles, great shape, $2,300 BO. Call (320) 510-0705

1984 CADILLAC ELDORADO HT 4100, V8 engine, auto, 2dr, burgundy leather, new tires, mint condition, 59,000 miles, $6,995. (320) 864-4073 1995 MID-AMERICA AFTER MARKET HD, Project bike, fat tire frame, razor wheels, 84 Evo motor, S&S trans, Many extras not shown. $7,000 invested; will sell for $3,500. (320) 260-6267

2004 CHEVROLET CLASSIC 122,561 miles. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED, $9,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP, 91,248 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2002 BUICK CENTURY, 4 dr, sedan, auto, PS, AC, tilt, power windows and locks, cruise, AM/FM/cassette, excellent exterior and interior condition, 184,000 miles, $3,000. (320) 444-8047 (320) 234-6777 1988 FORD MUSTANG, V8, 5.0 automatic, GT convertible, dark blue, gray interior. All original, very good condition. Under 100,000 miles, stored winters, collector plates. $6,800. (Tom) (952) 428-9903 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU 188,057 miles, $5,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2004 PONTIAC VIBE 4-door Wagon, AWD, automatic, AC, PW, PL, power sunroof, engine block heater, 125,000 miles, red. $6,697. (320) 5837945

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 73,594 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2004 PONTIAC VIBE, CLOTH 143,923 miles, $7,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

FISH HOUSE, 8½' X 16', hydraulic up & down. 1000 watt Honda generator is included. $7,000 BO. (952) 467-3095

MERCEDES BENZ GOLF CART, $3,500. (320) 857-2326

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14' LUND BOAT, trailer, new paint, carpet, seats, cover, Hummingbird fish-finder, 6HP Yamaha motor, many new extras. Must see to appreciate! $3,350. (320) 587-5821

Campers

CUSTOM BUILT TRAILER 6'x10', heavy duty, all tube steel construction, 3500 lb torsion axle with EZ lube hubs, rear and side loading ramps, 15” tires, commercial decking, $1,350. (320) 587-4538

Motorcycles 9050

640 E. Hwy. 12, Litchfield (320) 693-7951 • 888-765-7358 www.litchfieldchryslercenter.com

2003 TOYOTA CELICA GT 88,569 miles, $8,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2005 STARCRAFT ANTIGUA 185SB Lightweight Hybrid, 2 queen beds, dinette, fridge/freezer, AC, shower, microwave, it's got it all! Excellent condition, $10,000. (320) 310-1672 1918 STEAM ENGINE, 1/3 scale, with water tender, (320) 857-2326

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1999 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS, 97,200 miles, $4,929. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS, 58,478 miles, $9,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5 108,437 miles, $5,000. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2003 FORD FOCUS SE 125,001 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2005 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM, 87,773 miles, $7,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

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2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE 68,304 miles, $12,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2005 CHEVROLET AVEO LT 124,178 miles, $4,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA cloth, 96,782 miles, $7,100. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS, 99,041 miles. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SUPERCHARGED SS, 60,692 miles, $13,495. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING, 129,417 miles, $7,595. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

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Cars

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2005 FORD FOCUS ZXW SES, 163,042 miles, $4,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2005 FORD TAURUS SE 4DR, newer tires, power steering/breaks/windows/locks, AC, AM/FM CD, cruise control, 130,000 miles, $4,500. Call (320) 234-5974 2005 FORD TAURUS SE 86,437 miles, $9,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2005 MINI COOPER SUPERCHARGED, chili red, black and white checkered roof. One owner vehicle. Great shape, fun car! 114,000 miles. $10,500. (320) 282-1886

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2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT, 110,313 miles, $7,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT LT, 78,128 miles, $8,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 19,528 miles, $15,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS, 12,224 miles, $17,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA 3.9L LT, 50,225 miles, $13,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 27,690 miles, $16,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2006 CHRYSLER 300-SERIES C, 71,047 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2006 CHRYSLER 300-SERIES C, 36,764 miles, $19,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 93,017 miles, $11,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 60,028 miles, $14,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 37,997 miles, $14,481. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

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2008 FORD FOCUS SE 82,147 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 FORD FUSION I4 SE 34,014 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 LINCOLN MKZ, 75,518 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 MERCURY SABLE PREMIER, 42,979 miles, $16,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240 2006 CHRYSLER PTC, red, 87,000 miles, 4 cyl. AT, excellent condition, $6,700. C.L. Auto, Glencoe, (320) 894-5276

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ, 93,852 miles, $11,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT, 33,394 miles, $15,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181 2008 PONTIAC G6 GT 61,363 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2006 DODGE STRATUS SDN SXT, 52,502 miles, $8,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 6937951

2007 CHRYSLER 300-SERIES LIMITED, 27,351 miles, $18,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2006 FORD FOCUS SE 83,999 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED, 113,675 miles, $7,595. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ, 30,874 miles, $18,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666 2008 PONTIAC G6 GT 66,159 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ, 31,567 miles, $17,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED, 53,869 miles, $9,000. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED, 48,503 miles, $14,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED, 93,004 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT 115,265 miles, $9,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240 2007 FORD EDGE SEL AWD, 72,994 miles, $16,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT 68,179 miles, $10,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2008 DODGE AVENGER R/T 30,822 miles, $16,495. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 107,992 miles. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 DODGE AVENGER R/T 87,110 miles, $17,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2009 FORD FOCUS SE 36,300 miles, $13,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2009 FORD FUSION SE 82,425 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2009 FORD FUSION SEL V6, AWD, 44,094 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2010 FORD EDGE LIMITED AWD, 19,904 miles, $30,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 FORD FOCUS SEL 30,306 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2010 FORD FOCUS SEL 31,052 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2010 FORD FUSION SE 17,430 miles, $20,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2010 PONTIAC G6 GT 13,842 miles, $16,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT, 13,400 miles, $18,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT, 18,935 miles, $19,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2010 CHEVROLET COBALT LT, 40,143 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS FLEET, 14,775 miles, $14,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 CHEVROLET COBALT LT, 26,024 miles, $14,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT FLEET, 13,208 miles, $17,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS, 44,578 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT FLEET, 9,802 miles, $18,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 28,934 miles, $15,200. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT FLEET, 16,940 miles, $17,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT, 26,583 miles, $14,800. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT FLEET, 14,700 miles, $18,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT, 33,547 miles, $15,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT FLEET, 14,722 miles, $19,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 DODGE CALIBER MAINSTREET, 18,942 miles, $15,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT FLEET, 13,503 miles. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 PONTIAC G6, 4DR, 41,627 miles, $12,300. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 95,563 miles, $10,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2007 FORD FUSION SEL V6, AWD, 58,016 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXL V6, 63,004 miles, $16,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT1, 59,531 miles, $14,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2008 PONTIAC G6, 4DR 36,425 miles, $14,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 DODGE MAGNUM SXT 37,598 miles, $14,600. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2006 PONTIAC G6 GT 96,390 miles, $9,481. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2006 TOYOTA CAMRY LE miles, $13,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 DODGE CHARGER SXT 28,613 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 PONTIAC G6, 46,800 miles, $12,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2008 SATURN AURA XE 33,991 miles, $13,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0 46,000 miles, $11,495. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666 2008 FORD EDGE SEL 73,923 miles. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS, 100,062 miles, $8,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 16,631 miles. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 CADILLAC DTS LUXURY COLLECTION, 19,887 miles, $29,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED, 43,634 miles, $18,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

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2010 DODGE CALIBER MAINSTREET, 14,900 miles, $16,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2008 PONTIAC G6, 32,400 miles, $13,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2006 FORD TAURUS SE 59,323 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

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2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 31,201 miles, $15,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2009 PONTIAC G5 GT, 32,000 miles, $13,588. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2006 FORD TAURUS SE 108,227 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 77,792 miles, $11,495. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666

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2008 PONTIAC G6 SPORT 28,655 miles, $15,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 FORD EDGE LIMITED AWD, 28,143 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2006 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, 77,828 miles, $10,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

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2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT2, 35,401 miles. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS, 61,292 miles, $17,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 FORD EDGE SEL AWD, 83,998 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 46,986 miles, $11,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666

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2008 MERCURY MILAN I4 PREMIER, 47,731 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Touring, Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, high mileage, but very good maintenance, service record is available, low cost transportation. $2,975. (320) 864-4583, (320) 779-4583

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2008 SATURN AURA XR 27,875 miles, $14,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 PONTIAC G6 GT 104,213 miles, $9,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181 2008 FORD EDGE SEL AWD, 46,596 miles, $21,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2008 SATURN AURA XR 57,400 miles, $14,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 51,806 miles, $12,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2008 FORD EDGE SEL, 44,083 miles, $22,450. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS, 63,183 miles, $14,481. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT LT, 56,073 miles, $10,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666

2007 SATURN AURA XE 56,834 miles, $12,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2009 PONTIAC VIBE W/1.8L 69,754 miles. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2008 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 33,340 miles, $16,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

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2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT FLEET, 18,755 miles, $18,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

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1997 SLT LARAMIE, 4X4, 5.2 Liter V8, American Racing wheels, factory tow package, automatic transmission, cruise control, power lock/windows, new exhaust, 163,900 miles. $4,200. (320) 699-1438

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2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD, 126,318 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 5874748

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2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, LS, CC, 4WD, 75,922 miles, $17,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

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2007 CHEVY SILVERADO, 2500 HD, long box, Duramax, diesel crewcab, 4x4, 54,000 miles, factory warranty, 100,000 miles. JUST REDUCED! $29,999. (320) 2869981

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2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Work Truck, 39,750 miles, $20,800. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 FORD F-150 69,412 miles, $23,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 18,530 miles, $18,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 16,934 miles, $18,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT, EXT, 4WD, 107,001 miles, $6,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, 4X4, LS, EXT Cab, w/Topper Z71, 98,391 miles, $12,700. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, LS, EXT, 4WD, 215,513 miles, $4,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 18,463 miles, $16,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240 2000 CHEVY S10, 4x4, 188,000 miles, commuter truck, most miles are highway miles, runs good, $3,100. (320) 286-9981

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 12,081 miles, $18,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LS, 120,851 miles, $9,495. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2003 FORD RANGER 73,538 miles, $10,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2000 INTERNATIONAL, 4700, dte466, 6+1 trans, new 12' flatbed with gooseneck hitch, air brakes. $10,500. (612) 723-7064

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 13,577 miles, $17,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2011 DODGE AVENGER LUX 6,278 miles, $19,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

Trucks

2005 DODGE DAKOTA SLT LARAMIE, 25,383 miles, $16,491. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, 4X4, LTZ, 32,437 miles, $29,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 GMC C/K 3500 CLASSIC, Duramax 6.6, 82,500 miles, excellent condition, $32,500. (775) 233-8774 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LS, 42,643 miles, $15,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Z71, 186,328 miles, $9,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 2WD, 2500 HD, ext. cab, Durmax diesel, Allison tranny, 247,000 miles, runs great! $5,500. (320) 220-0154

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2005 DODGE RAM 1500, 4x4, quad cab, 112,000 miles, sport wheels, excellent condition. $11,400. C & L Sales, Glencoe, (320) 894-5276

2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LT Z71, 4WD, 119,714 miles, $15,481. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT Z71, Off Road, 99,116 miles, $18,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2006 DODGE DAKOTA SLT Litchfield Chrysler (320) 6937951

2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, 81,266 miles, $29,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO LS, 4x4, 106,750 miles, $9,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ, 25,156 miles, $31,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT Z71, Off Road, 35,643 miles, $27,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

1991 CHEVROLET 1500 PICKUP, C1500, 170,835 miles, $1,429. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Z71, EXT, 132,222 miles, $11,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LS, 2WD, 98,456 miles, $8,029. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT, 4x4, 94,740 miles, $13,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 143,000 miles, new brakes, looks and runs great! PW, PL, clean. $8,800. Call (320) 5877102 1992 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Z71 1500, 4x4 Extended Cab. 32,000 miles on new 5.7L engine, 170,000 on body. Bed liner, newer tires, topper. $2,900. (320) 864-3353

2006 DODGE RAM mega cab, 2500, Cummins diesel, 53,000 miles, $10,000 in bank extras, Bullydog progammer, 20” incubis rims, $29,500. (320) 2966871

2006 FORD F-150 XLT 52,623 miles, $19,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2006 FORD RANGER XLT SC, 4WD, 48,555 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2004 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT, 4x4, 108,158 miles, $10,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2006 FORD SUPER DUTY F250 LARIAT, Scw, 4WD, 59,896 miles, $24,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2006 FORD SUPER DUTY, F350 DRW, CC, XLT, DRW, 4WD, 79,403 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2002 GMC SIERRA 2500HD, SLE, CC, 4WD, 111,423 miles, $16,929. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240 2004 FORD F-150 71,093 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

1992 DODGE DAKOTA $2,800. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951 2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500, 4WD, 143,720 miles, $10,229. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240 1993 F150 XLT, 4x4, Heavyhalf, 302 V8, lots of new stuff on it, runs good, dependable, $1750. 320-583-0699

2004 GMC SIERRA, extended cab, 5.3L, V8, navy blue. Dual exhaust, soft tonneau cover (both six months old), 123,000 miles, $11,000 BO. (320) 2414428

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Classic, 4X4, LS, EXT Cab Z71, Off Road, 63,820 miles, $19,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

1997 DODGE RAM 1500 207,624 miles. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2001 DODGE RAM 1500 102,093 miles, $9,888. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

PERFECT WINTER TRUCK, SNOW PLOW TRUCK, runs great, new transmission & battery, newer tires, air/heat power everything 5.0, V8 reliable $3,500 BO. (320) 234-6777

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1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500 LT, 4WD, 180,091 miles, $5,029. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, LT, 45,698 miles, $23,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT, 39,252 miles, $26,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ, 46,744 miles, $29,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 88,371 miles, $11,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2000 CHEVROLET NEW TAHOE LS, 117,059 miles, $7,029. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2000 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 4X4, 115,000 miles, 6 cylinder, automatic, leather, power seat, power moon roof, A/C, stereo w/CD. Minor flooddriving x 3yrs. $3,550. (320) 327-2522 after 5pm/weekend

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, 4X4, LT, EXT Cab, 26,492 miles, $25,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT, 50,173 miles, $23,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240 2000 FORD EXPLORER XLT 118,954 miles, $4,500. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Lt1, CC, 4WD, 49,405 miles, $25,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500HD LTZ, 37,111 miles, $40,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Work Truck, 53,981 miles, $14,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2009 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT Qc, 4WD, 99,886 miles, $19,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ, 37,333 miles, $26,495. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2009 FORD F-150, 60,038 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2004 NISSAN TITAN SE 40,908 miles, $17,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 EXT LS, 4WD, 170,347 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, 116,382 miles, $13,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT, AWD, 86,538 miles, $12,495. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2004 FORD F-150, 108,933 miles, $15,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2005 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 93,867 miles, $14,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT, QC, 4WD, 20,081 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 DODGE RAM 3500 70,790 miles, $23,850. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER $5,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT, 95,000 miles, loaded, 7 seater, auto temp control, good tires, extras, $8,900. (320) 582-2720

2001 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD, 149,205 miles, $6,629. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2010 FORD F-150, 52,195 miles, $32,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2001 JEEP TJ SPORT, 44,479 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2010 FORD RANGER SPORT SC, 4WD, 32,370 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2010 FORD SUPER DUTY, F350, SRW, 18,450 miles, $26,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 FORD F-150 XLT, CC, 4WD, 60,969 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LTZ, 4WD, 31,464 miles, $41,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2008 FORD SUPER DUTY, F350 SRW, CC, Lariat, 4WD, 81,434 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT, CC, 4WD, 34,402 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 LINCOLN MARK LT 40,235 miles, $32,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2011 FORD F-150 XLT, CC, 4WD, 26,610 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER LS, 123,944 miles, $3,929. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500, LT, 4WD, 142,088 miles. $7,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CLASSIC, 4X4, LS, EXT Cab, 51,075 miles, $21,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2003 CHEVROLET S-10 2WD, 118,121 miles, $5,129. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240 1997 CHEVROLET C/K 1500 K1500 SILVERADO, 216,868 miles, $3,229. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2011 RAM 1500, 9,174 miles, $30,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, 4X4, LT, EXT Cab, 32,268 miles, $25,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 75,649 miles, $9,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951 1992 CHEVROLET C/K 2500 K2500 SILVERADO, 143,106 miles, $4,529. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

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2000 DODGE DURANGO 164,993 miles, $5,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Z71, 64,651 miles, $15,929. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2001 FORD RANGER, 4x4, red, stepside, 4L, auto, soft tonneau cover, 121,000 miles, $6,500. (320) 857-2738, home, (320) 282-1070, cell

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2001 FORD F-150 XL, 4x2, 196,424 miles, $1,895. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

1989 FORD 1/2 TON TRUCKS XLT LARIAT 119,697 miles, $3,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

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2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CLASSIC LT, Z71, Off Road 49,273 miles, $23,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CLASSIC LT Z71, 78,023 miles, $19,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4x4, 163,236 miles, $4,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666

2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 106,611 miles, $9,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951 2007 HUMMER H3. $19,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 5874748

2009 DODGE DAKOTA CC, 4WD, 75,477 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2011 RAM 1500 QC BIG HORN, 4WD, 4,040 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, 74,401 miles, $18,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

Motorbuys

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2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL w/DVD, 128,363 miles, $7,800. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL w/DVD, 141,450 miles, $7,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA MONTANA VISION, 99,949 miles. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4WD, 129,470 miles, $13,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2004 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD, 80,394 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2004 GMC YUKON XL 1500 4WD, 124,684 miles, $14,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

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2006 GMC ENVOY XL SLE 4x4, 86,712 miles, $13,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666

2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI, AWD, 83,022 miles, $23,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2006 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION, 48,929 miles, $18,250. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2006 MERCURY MARINER AWD, 71,168 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIER, AWD, 92,300 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2006 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6, 99,074 miles, $9,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2004 GMC YUKON XL DENALI, AWD, 91,768 miles, $15,929. (320) 587-2240 Valley Sales of Hutchinson 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT, AWD, 75,611 miles, $16,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR, 104,380 miles, $7,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 6937951 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, 4X4, LTZ, DVD, OnStar, 54,025 miles. $31,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT, 4WD, 147,962 miles, $7,700. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4X4, LTZ, DVD, 99,212 miles, $23,800. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED, 91,400 miles, $9,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT, 4x4, 139,252 miles, $18,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666 2005 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER, 4WD, 4.0L, 80,000 miles, excellent condition, heated leather seats, moon roof, new tires, $13,500. Great vehicle! (320) 234-6777

2005 GMC ENVOY XL, 4x4, 75,000 miles, fully loaded, leather seats, has 3rd seat and cargo area, towing package, excellent condition, $13,900 REDUCED PRICE! (320) 9790864

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2007 GMC ENVOY, SLE, 4WD, automatic, tow package, AC, PW, PL, CD, new tires, new windshield, 58,000 miles, $14,900. Call (913) 220-0354 Hutchinson

2007 GMC YUKON XL DENALI DENALI, AWD, DVD, Navi, 72,482 miles, $29,900. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 GMC YUKON XL SLT 1500, 4WD, 68,216 miles, $25,981. (320) 587-2240 Valley Sales of Hutchinson

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS, 137,954 miles, $9,995. (320) 587-2240 Valley Sales of Hutchinson

2007 JEEP COMPASS SPORT, 51,416 miles, $15,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 ACURA MDX, AWD, 44,097 miles, $29,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ, 56,116 miles, $19,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT, w/1LT, 4x2, 37,300 miles, $16,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE 130,196 miles. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE, 4X4, LTZ, 66,819 miles, $29,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER LT, 57,192 miles, $15,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED, 57,499 miles, $17,488. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, 4x4, 93,323 miles, $12,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

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2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED, 29,762 miles, $23,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

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2008 GMC YUKON DENALI 78,715 miles, $30,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2011 CHEVROLET HHR LT 14,072 miles, $16,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2008 GMC YUKON XL SLT 1500, 4WD, 73,847 miles, $26,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2011 CHEVROLET HHR LT 6,594 miles, $16,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2008 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 57,923 miles, $17,550. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT, AWD, 11,141 miles, $26,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 64,862 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2008 SATURN VUE XR 24,119 miles, $17,995. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 5872240

2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 4X4, 44,547 miles, $23,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT 1500, 4WD, 74,833 miles, $28,795. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT2, AWD, 10,244 miles, $33,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2011 DODGE DURANGO CREW, 19,495 miles, $32,500. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 6937951

2011 DODGE DURANGO EXPRESS 16,890 miles, $26,988. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 6937951

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED, 19,008 miles, $35,888. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

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2009 KIA BORREGO EX, 4x4 28,200 miles, $21,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ, AWD, 26,853 miles, $26,700. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2010 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4WD, 82,696 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2010 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT, 36,611 miles, $21,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 4X4, LT, 71,572 miles, $16,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181 2008 DODGE NITRO SXT 62,812 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT, 4WD, 90,068 miles, $14,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 4X4, LT, 123,630 miles, $12,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT 59,849 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT, 10,830 miles, $24,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

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2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, 74,384 miles, $7,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, 35,721 miles, $19,850. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2004 FORD FREESTAR WAGON SES SPORT APPEARANCE PLUS, 96,495 miles, $6,888. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, 37,000 miles, $17,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED, 156,470 miles, $7,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED, 131,903 miles, $8,481. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, 122,382 miles, $7,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN 2500, 32,994 miles, $16,981. (320) 5872240 Valley Sales of Hutchinson

2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSENGER LT 3500, 12 Pass. 21,664 miles, $23,595. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, 32,877 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2005 HONDA ODYSSEY EX, 92,588 miles, $11,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2006 BUICK TERRAZA CXL 74,658 miles, $12,995. (320) 587-2240 Valley Sales of Hutchinson

2006 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6, 107,284 miles, $9,281. (320) 587-2240 Valley Sales of Hutchinson 2000 FORD WINDSTAR, V6, 7 seats, luggage rack, extra console storage. Runs great, good tires. $3,000 cash only. (320) 587-1033

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, 29,446 miles, $23,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WAGON XLT, 36,660 miles, $18,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666

RV Sales/Rentals

1979 MIDAS MOTORHOME, on Ford chassis with 120,000 miles. 351 engine, rooftop AC. 4kw generator, newer tires/battery. Needs a little TLC but runs good. $1,900 or trade for? (320)234-6435

2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, 34,594 miles, $16,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT, 6-cyl., automatic, powered windows, AM/FM/CD, 4 captain seats, power locks/windows. Runs great! Interior excellent, white, exterior average. 170,500 miles, $3,500. (320) 587-9809 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT, 139,960 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 5874748

2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, 44,027 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE, like new condition. 85,000 miles. 7 passenger, power windows, locks, excellent tires. $7900. (320) 894-5276. C.L. Auto Sales Glencoe

1988 TIOGA, sleeps 6, new generator, good shape. Asking $8,500. (320) 234-7613

2001 SOUTHWIND 35R 52,000 miles, V-10 Ford, 2 slides, double door refrigerator, rear back-up camera, leather captains chairs. LOTS of storage. $47,900. Del, (320) 3105387

2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LX, 119,840 miles, $6,995. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, 83,308 miles, $12,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE GLS, 132,785 miles, $4,929. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240 2004 CHEVROLET G1500 cargo van, no rust, AWD, dual factory air, LH swing-out door, very good condition, 166,000 miles, $5,500. 320-593-8641

2004 CHEVROLET G1500 cargo van, AWD, dual factory air, LH swing-out door, very good condition, no rust, 166,000 miles, $5,500. (320) 593-8641 2011 CHEVROLET HHR LT 11,406 miles, $16,995. Harpel Brothers, Inc. (320) 864-5181

2011 CHEVROLET HHR LT 13,653 miles. $14,800 Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

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2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO Passenger LS, AWD, 101,478 miles, $4,488. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE LS, 89,700 miles, $8,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 5877666 2008 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 56,740 miles, $16,950. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

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2006 DODGE CARAVAN SXT, 84,384 miles, $8,995. (320) 587-2240 Valley Sales of Hutchinson

2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS, 4X4, 75,300 miles, $13,995. Erickson Auto, Inc. (320) 587-7666 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL1 AWD, 28,887 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

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2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT 33,226 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ, 4WD, 86,679 miles, $25,981. Valley Sales of Hutchinson (320) 587-2240

2008 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4WD, 83,769 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748 2005 GMC YUKON DENALI XL, AWD, fully loaded, leather seating for 7, new tires, immaculate condition. 107,000 miles, $16,500 BO. (320) 5878068

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2005 BUICK TERRAZA CXL 101,313 miles, $11,900. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

2001 WINNEBAGO ULTIMATE RV, 330 Cat diesel, Freight Liner Chassis, Allison transmission, 2 slides, new Michelin tires and batteries, many options, no smoking, no pets, excellent condition, $80,000 (320) 761-7732

2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED, 43,226 miles, $22,888. Litchfield Chrysler (320) 693-7951

2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED, 30,278 miles. Jay Malone Motors (320) 587-4748

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