Holiday Greetings 2019

2019 Holiday Greetings Holiday Colorings Readers of all ages were asked to color any one of four holiday designs as part of the West Central Tribune’s Holiday Greetings project again this year.

These 10 winners were randomly selected to receive passes to Crayola Experience at the Mall of America.

Thaddeus Donner Age 7 - Raymond, MN

Please stop by the Tribune office at 2208 Trott Ave. W. in Willmar’s Industrial Park to pick up your pass.

Darla Fagerlie Age 64 - Willmar, MN

Jada Roggeman

Emily Hedy

Brooklyn Cochrane

McKenzie Korel

Age 11 - Benson, MN

Age 5 - Willmar, MN

Age 9 - Benson, MN

Age 11 - Danube, MN

Karsey Tanner

Sara Enderle

Anna Goelz

Korbin Hilker

Age 6 - Atwater, MN

Age 31 - Willmar, MN

Age 7 - New London, MN

Age 7 - Litchfield, MN

Merry Christmas

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Dan Anderson President/ Owner 38 years

Michelle Haglund Administrative Assistant/AP Clerk 30 years

Brian Diem Data Processing/ Sales 27 years

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pon completion of our 81st year in business in Willmar and our 31st in Spicer, all of us at Perkins Lumber would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal customers for their support over the past year.

Perkins continues to grow and change with our growing community but our commitment to quality, service and you, remains unchanged.

We wish you all a happy season and a healthy and prosperous 2020!

Gloria Palmer CADD Operator 21 years

WILLMAR

Perkins Lumber Willmar & Spicer

Quality at work for you.

Larry Hanson Sales/Estimating 18 years

Byron Feifarek Sales/Estimating 11 years

Todd Iverson Class A Driver/ Yard Worker 12 years

Greg Gustafson Sales/Estimating 7 years

Tim Haats Part Time Driver/ Yard Help 12 years

100 NW 10th Street 320-235-3242

Tim Jopp Sales/Estimating 3 months

a division of Perkins Lumber

Quality at work for you.

WILLMAR Lon Wallentine Ag/Lt. Commercial Sales 15 years

WILLMAR

Doug Bernhagen Cabinet/ Countertop Specialist Design & Sales 12 years

100 NW 10th Street 320-222-3993

Dwaine “Gigs” Reich Class A Driver/ Yard Foreman 41 years

Perkins Lumber Serving You for 81 Years

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South Hwy. 23 320-796-2105

Shawn Oman Div. Mgr. Res. Sales/Estimating 29 years

Lori Carlson CADD Operator 16 years

Jon Anderson Owner/Driver/ Delivery Logistics 18 years

Lee Watson Customer Service/ Yard Worker, 1 year

Justin Pearce Inventory Mgr/ Customer Service 8 months

Chad Robertson Class A Driver/ Yard Worker 8 months

Perkins Construction

100 NW 10th Street 320-235-9420

Baily Kalkbrenner Clerical/ Receptionist 1 month

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Lori Pagel Clerical Receptionist 3 years

Jared Olson Sales/Estimating 25 years

Shawn Fredeen Dalton Lindstrand Jeremy Hillenbrand Steve Reierson Class A Driver/ Class A Driver/ Residential/Ag/Lt/ Driver/ Shipping & Receiving Commercial Sales Yard/Cust. Service Yard/Cust. Service 6 months 3 years 5 years 14 years

Brian Fredrick Cust. Service/ Counter Sales 17 years

Jake Knutson PT Yard Help 7 months

The year 2019 represented Perkins Lumber Company’s 81st year in operation. Since it’s beginning in 1938 Perkins has been a leader for building material supplies to area contractors and residents with a complete line of building materials. Perkins Lake Region Lumber in Spicer also celebrated its 31st year supplying Spicer and surrounding areas.

The two Lumber yards together with the ag construction division and the Interiors by Perkins cabinets & flooring show room employ 28 people and operate a fleet of 13 delivery vehicles.

The management and employees of Perkins Lumber would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our valuable contractors and customers that we have been honored to serve this past year and we look forward to serving you in 2020!

Their patronage has made Perkins Lumber Company a vital growing part of our area’s business community.

Thanks, Dan A.

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Emma Dahl

Cecelia Martin

Age 5 - Bird island, MN

Age 10 - Sacred Heart, MN

Clare Frank

Janet Hedy

Age 11 - Olivia, MN

Age 63 - Willmar, MN

Lydia Netland

Breanna Whitcomb

Age 9 - Spicer, MN

Age 28 - Cosmos, MN

Vivien Donner

Libby Harker

Age 9 - Raymond, MN

Age 7 - Montevideo, MN

At this special time of year we send out greetings to our loyal customers.

We appreciate your patronage.

Fire up your brain!

Play a musical instrument.

Locally Owned since 1995

Whitney Music Center

Full Service Automotive Specialist “We Keep the Area Rolling”

Orchestra and band instruments Instrument rental, maintenance and instruction Call us or visit our website. We can help! www.whitneymusic.com 913 N. Business 71, Willmar | 1-888-51MUSIC • (320) 214.9433 Store Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fri.-Sat. 10.a.m.-5 p.m.

Dale Sweep

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www.kandiwater.com

Here’s hoping your Christmas is trimmed with every happiness: friends, family, health, laughter, love and prosperity.

320-254-3131 • 230 Wells St. Belgrade

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a joyful holiday season!

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Call me for all your electrical needs!

Thank you to our customers for their patronage.

Have a joyous holiday season!

We’ve had a ball serving you this year, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Happy Holidays!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to send you holiday greetings and thank you for your business!

from Jeff & Tim

Thank you for inviting us into your homes and we look forward to helping you for many years to come.

Happy Holidays

from your friends at

USED AUTO

& TRUCK SALES FREE ESTIMATES

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8AM-5PM • 320-599-4243

130 2nd St. NE, Pennock, MN

60335 US Hwy 12 Litchfield, MN 320.593.8729 safebasements.com

1550 1st Street North, Willmar, MN 562014 • 320.222.5000

Paul R. Ryan Realtor®

paulryan@remax.net cell: 320-295-3121

• 320-231-1221 ext 101

www.PaulRyan-Homes.com

612.462.4155

GreenLakePaint.com

May your holidays be full of joy!

“Life looks great from here!”

Wishing all of my clients and friends a Happy Holiday season.

Thank you for your continued referrals and friendship!

Thank you to all the soldiers and their families of the armed services, you pay the ultimate price.

My family and I appreciate it.

I hope everyone has a safe holiday season.

Insured

McLANE PLUMBING

I look forward to serving you in the New Year!

Steve McLane • 320.212.9603

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Arianna Johnson

Milaunia Nelson

Age 8 - Kerkhoven, MN

Age 10 - Willmar, MN

Korbin Tanner Age 8 - Atwater, MN

Levi Larson Age 7 - Willmar, MN

Zander Roggeman Age 9 - Benson, MN

Vivian Helgeson Age 6 - Spicer, MN

Iris Donner Age 11 - Raymond, MN

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Faith and her staff thank you for your patronage in 2019.

We look forward to serving you in 2020.

Wishing you peace, harmony and joy at this magical time of year.

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Thank You!

At the birth of our Holy Savior, we want to wish you much peace, joy and enlightenment.

Owner/Broker, ALC

For making 2019 a Great year!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Prosperous New Year!

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Farmers Co-op

Ed’s Service Center & Towing 919 N. Gorton Ave. Willmar, MN 320-235-5945

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Maddux Rooney Age 4 - Belgrade, MN

Hurley’s Tree Service 320-995-1426

Prinsburg - Raymond - Clara City

www.prccoop.com

(320)212-1448 (320)235-1022 2800 1st St. South Willmar, MN

Happy Holidays • 24-Hour Emergency Service • Large & Small Animal Medical Services & Products • Boarding & Grooming KATHLEEN JOST, DVM PAUL SYVERSON, DVM • Cold Laser Treatment MELISSA NELSON, DVM JACLYN CARLSON VAN LITH, DVM • Acupuncture ISABELLE EID, DVM • Dental X-Rays H & H Veterinary Service • Dog Obedience 170 HWY. 9 NW • Ultrasound Benson, MN 56215 & Much More!

(320) 842-5960 • Fax: (320) 842-5990 hhvetservice@fedtel.net

We’d like to thank those who shopped with us this Christmas Season.

Together we helped make a difference for so many in our community with our Keeping Christ in Christmas campaign.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Appliance & Home Center.

Thank you again for your support, we truly need and appreciate your business.

Everything on your Christmas list is still available!

We’ve changed our name but everything else remains the same, especially our low prices! Thank you for your support.

We truly need and appreciate your business! Not just because we’re local, because we’re better!

“Family owned and operated for 19 years” (*Formerly Cullen’s Home Center of Willmar)

Contact Us for More Information on Our Services!

Like us On Facebook

1700 1st Street S, Willmar, MN 56201 Phone 320-214-9784 cullens@en-tel.net

Owners Rick and Kelley Dahle

May you be blessed with all the joy that life can bring...Merry Christmas!

320.796.1000 145 Lake Ave. N, Spicer 1425 1st Street S, Willmar

JALANNY RUPP BROKER/AGENT 320-894-4512

JANE VIKSE BROKER®/OWNER 320-979-0632

JASMINE VIKSE REALTOR® 320-894-3862

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“It’s the Most Wonderful time of the Year!”

Merry

Christmas

Season Greetings from the team at Fladeboe Land & Fladeboe Fundraising Kristine, Glen, Dale, Patti & Carl There are so many things we are thankful for this year: Over 41 years in business, Our clients both past, present and future, Our community and the communities that we serve, The professionals we work with and the birth of Jesus.

For today in the town of David A Savior has been born to you, He is the Messiah, The Lord.

Luke 2:11

“For unto you a child is born, a Savior who is Christ the Lord.”

Andy, Tiff, Norm, CIC; Anne

FROM ALL OF US AT

320-235-1091 | 716 1st St. S. | Willmar, MN

and A Happy New Year

Treasure His Gifts

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

A special Thank You to those of you who have patronized us.

We appreciate you support and friendship!

There are so many gifts to be thankful for this Holiday Season. We thank you for your business and support throughout the year.

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- To you and yours from all the staff at I & M

Thank you for all of your support!

Gift cards & Merchandise available!

Merry Christmas

BREWHOUSE HOURS Gift Certificates Available/ call ahead The nursery is closed for the season, see you next spring!

Iandmlandscaping.com - 320-235-4320 - 2801 30th St SW, Willmar

TUE-THURS: 4 - 9PM • FRI: 3 -10PM SAT: 2 -10PM • SUN: 11:30AM - 4PM

hand crafted brew fresh from the tap!

436 LITCHFIELD AVE SW, WILLMAR 235-2212

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“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.”

LAURA INGALLS WILDER

Don’t forget our breakfast specials!

251 28th St. SW, Willmar 320.235.7194 www.premiumwaters.com

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

BAKER ELECTRIC

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4119 Abbott Drive, Willmar

320-235-7396

www.south71vet.com

320.235.5832

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we hope it brings you much joy!

320-214-9562 Sam Schultz, Owner

Our Professional Team Thanks you for your patronage and wishes you a

Merry Christmas!

Front Row, L-R: Margo Miller, Chris Rieckman (Owner), Tamara DeKraii Back Row, L-R: Jill Kack, Darla Quimby, Wendy Kolling, Julie Molacek, Allison Warne

1809 S 1st St. • Willmar, MN • 320-235-5963

Calm. Bright.

Peaceful. Beautiful.

May your holiday season be all this and more.

706 South First St. Willmar, MN 56201 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm 320-244-4812

From our family to yours, thank you and Merry Christmas.

We appreciate your business, and we wish you all the best.

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142 Lake Ave. N. Spicer | 320-796-5355

Randy extends a blessed Christmas season and very Happy New Year!

We hope that everyone has a joyous holiday season!

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We look forward to serving you in the New Year!

Sending out warm Holiday Greetings!

May Peace and Joy be yours.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all of our dining guests!

All of us at the clinic thank our customers for their patronage.

David W. Schneider

William B. Madsen

Mark Thalberg

“We Aim to Provide Excellent Legal Service to All Our Clients”

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Alaina Lorenz

Rogolie Dimer

Kipton Girgen

Mallory Feikema

Age 7 - Benson, MN

Age 5 - Spicer, MN

Age 5 - Granite Falls, MN

Age 1.5 - Prinsbury, MN

Ethan Hoppe

Genevieve Hoff

Jett Hoover

Emma Ceballos

Age 6 - Spicer, MN

Age 4 - Willmar, MN

Age 10 - Willmar, MN

Age 6 - Reville, MN

Claire Larson

Age 5 - Orono, MN

Age 9 - Willmar, MN

Protect the ones you love with a company you can trust.

Hwy. Atwater Hwy.12 12 • • Atwater 320-974-8680 320-974-8680

PO Box 340 • 130 S 8th St Bird Island, MN 55310 320-365-3400 Fax: 320-365-3406 scottins@birdislandmn.com Keith Scott, Agent Andrea Swenson, Agent

Dr. Kim Olson and all of the staff wish you and your family a Merry Christmas filled with Joy!

Highway 12 • Atwater • 320.974.8901 Next to Paws Floral

Happy Holidays

During this holiday season may you and your family rediscover the joy of Christmas!

Kandiyohi (320) 382-6555 • Atwater (320) 974-8134

www.pioneer-heritage.com Spicer Willmar Pennock Raymond Litchfield

320-796-2169 320-214-3952 320-599-4252 320-967-4241 320-693-7908

This is the season to give THANKS to all those that helped make 2019 another successful year!

To the buyers/sellers, our customers, friends, advertisers and co-workers..... you are all appreciated by our auction and real estate team!

We wish you all a warm and safe holiday season!

Henslin Auctions, Inc. & Henslin Real Estate & Land

As we tie up another year, we’re reminded of just how fortunate we are to do business in this warm and welcoming community.

Thank you for your year-round support and friendship.

We wish you and yours a most merry and beautiful Christmas.

Chappell Central

Incorporated

1950 Trott Ave SW, Willmar 56201 www.chappellcentral.com 320-235-2151

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!

May the magic of Christmas fill your heart & home with

Peace, Love & Joy!

Benson * Litchfield * Little Falls * Redwood Falls * Willmar

divinehomecare.com * 320.231.9757

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Merry Christmas Christmas and Merry and Peace to Peace to all. all.

We your We appreciate appreciate your patronage and patronage and look look forward to seeing forward to seeing you youinin2014!

2020!

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KEITH L. SCOTT AGENCY

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Bryanna Hacker

Wanda Brandt

Age 19 - Cosmos, MN

Age 60 - Granite Falls, MN

Samantha Miller Age 9 - Willmar, MN

Greta Marcus Age 10 - New London, MN

Brooklyn Cochrane

Ellary Blomker

Age 9 - Benson, MN

Age 5 - New London, MN

Sawyer Dieken Age 7 - Clara City, MN

Luke Emberland Age 10 - Bloomington, MN

Billy Stewart - Owner

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Crew at

Atwater Heating & Air Conditioning!

Thank you for your business!

320.220.3345 320.295.2888

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We look forward to serving you in 2020!

Warm greetings to all and a very happy new year!

From our family to yours Merry Christmas!

8605 47th St. NE Spicer, MN

800-551-4951

www.kpcoop.com

AND CONSTRUCTION INC. Sales & Service

Merry

133 Atlantic Ave. NE • Pennock, MN 56279 (320) 599-4466

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With appreciation from our entire team, we wish you a healthy and happy holiday season! We look forward to serving you again soon.

Chris & Melissa Potter, Monte & Tina Linneman, Joey Grund and Steve & Deb Hinderks

Happy Holidays from our Family to YOURS!

Tony and the crew thank you for entrusting your yard care and snow removal to us.

We wish you a Christmas full of happy times with family and friends!

YARD SMART OF WILLMAR 320.212.4752

Office: 320.796.6070 Cell: 320.894.9202

FATTY DADDY

THANKS YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE AND A GREAT 2019!

Bumper to Bumper Repair!

OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE In Foreign and Domestics

REMOTE START HEADQUARTERS SELL & INSTALL FULLY OPERATIONAL TIRE SHOP CALL FOR PRICES! 320-235-1672 • 401 Benson Ave SE, Willmar

RAYMOND, MN Ph 320-967-4291

W. Hwy 23 www.tensenmarine.com

Happy Holidays from Dr. Ross G. Olness, Dr. Jake Stricherz, and all of us at West Central Dental

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at

May your home be filled with happiness and joy this holiday season.

Celebrating the Reason for the Season As we celebrate the miracle of His birth, we hope you share the same joy and wonder that makes the Christmas season so special for us.

Thank you for sharing your time and support with us this year. We’re filled with gratitude for good folks like you.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Robin , Roberto, Jodie, and Lisa.

716 1ST ST. S • WILLMAR, MN 56201 320-235-3633 • SOLD@TDS.NET

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Willow Norbie

Malley Rooney

Cady Nelson

Emmy Walsh

Age 6 - Atwater, MN

Age 8 - Belgrade, MN

Age 15 - Willmar, MN

Age 3 - DeGraff, MN

Emma Olson

Barbara E. Johnson

Kaedyn Morris

Age 2.5 - Willmar, MN

Age 86 - Sacred Heart, MN

Age 9 - Sacred Heart, MN

Happy Holidays from our families to yours.

Lawyers Working For You

(L to R) Linus, Macklin & Luna

Mia Ceballos

Amelia Quimby

Age 4 - Renville, MN

Age 5 - Atwater, MN

Dear Mack, Merry Christmas!

I hope you’re not too mad that I put this in the paper!

Love, The Best Girlfriend in the World!

320 1st St. S., Willmar, MN 320-235-2000 www.jmsklaw.com

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

GOSSMAN POTTERY Unique & handmade in New London

Thanks for shopping Local!

30 Main St N, New London, MN www.billgossman.com

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To all of you

United Minnesota Bank New London 354-2277

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Merry Christmas

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Auto • Commercial • Health • Home Cole Lieser, Agent Trudie Lieser, Agent

Main St. New London 320-354-7234

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends at

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FRESH MADE FUDGE

THANK YOU!

And to wish you and yours a blessed holiday season!

Merry Christmas!

Thank you for your patronage in 2019.

May 2020 bring you health & happiness.

HANSON TIRE Hwy. 9 & 23 | New London | 320-354-2466

There is no time more appropriate to say

S. Hwy 23 • New London 320-354-2751

www.millpondmercantile.com

24 Main Street North · New London, MN 320-354-5557

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Brooke Sweno

Olivia Walsh

Age 7 - Montevideo, MN

Age 9 - DeGraff, MN

Donna Hillenbrand

Irma Ceballos

Age 86 - Willmar, MN

Age 8 - Renville, MN

Braelyn Peterson

Arianna Gilles

Age 4 - Willmar, MN

Age 9 - Willmar, MN

Collin Sweno

Quinten Zieske

Age 5 - Montevideo, MN

Age 5 - Granite Falls, MN

Merry Christmas