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BY TERRY DAVIS

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Economic recessions can ex-pose weaknesses in household finances with tragic consequenc-es. But economic turmoil also can put the spotlight on fractures in a state’s financial model.

Such has been the case in Min-nesota, and most other states, the past five years. Legislative lead-ers struggle to balance the cost of state-provided services with changing, and often declining, tax revenues.

Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue Myron Frans vis-ited Hutchinson Event Center Thursday evening to explain the state’s tax system during a town hall meeting. He also was seeking public comments on

Gov. Mark Dayton’s tax reform initiative. Less than 10 local and area officials and business people attended. Hutchinson is the 48th Minnesota city to host such a session.

The recession, and its impact on the sales tax, a political dead-lock over income tax increases, and state cuts in aid to local governments, have caused Min-nesota counties and cities to rely more on property taxes for their revenues. The state has battled deficits in eight of the past 11 years.

But there is more to the state’s problem than recession-induced revenue contraction. Basic changes in the economy, powered increasingly by the

How shouldyou be taxed?Dayton sent his revenue commissioner to Hutchinson and other cities seeking public comments on Minnesota’s tax system

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To illustrate his point on how the sources of Minnesota’s tax revenues have changed over the years, Commissioner Myron Frans used three-legged stools with legs representing the three major sources — property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes. They once were fairly even at 33 percent to 34 percent each. Now, the property tax leg is so long at 40 percent the stool tips over.BY JORGE SOSA

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John Rubischko told a group of local students last week of the rude awakening he faced on Dec. 21, 2007.

“That was the infamous day that I’ll never forget, when my door got kicked in,” the 1989 Hutchinson High School graduate said. “Twenty FBI and ATF agents raided my house. I walked out of the bedroom, just in my underwear, to flashlights and guns pointed at me.”

With more than a trace of wry irony, Rubischko added, “That’s when I realized something was wrong.”

The law had finally caught up to Rubischko, a former mortgage broker living in Eagan, who lost his ethical bearings in his search for success.

While speaking on Nov. 6 to a group of high school students attending the second annual Hutchinson Rotary Club ethics workshop, Rubischko shared what success used to mean to him.

“I had a nice, big house and was married with two kids,” he said. “As soon as I started having success, I wanted more and more … I crossed the line eventually. I was too afraid to let go of my perception of what I thought I wanted.”

In exchange for a million-dollar cabin, fancy cars and boats, Rubischko didn’t realize what he was trading away: His future.

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“I was almost too good in high school,” Rubischko recalled. “I didn’t smoke or drink.”

The youngest of four children, Rubischko was a high-school athlete who never lacked for a teenager’s

must-haves — like new shoes. His mom would always buy him the ones he wanted. If he needed a bit of cash, he could take it from his mom’s purse with no questions asked.

“In a lot of ways, I was spoiled,” he said.

Rubischko had a spotless legal record, without so much as a speeding ticket, right up until the day he was arrested on federal

charges of wire fraud and identity theft.

“I guess when I go out,” he quipped, “I go big.”

Rubischko believes if he’d had a professional mentor or a peer to bounce questions off, he could’ve stayed on the right path. But the temptation to go astray during a booming housing market was

Sharing life’s hard-won lessons

STAFF PHOTO BY JORGE SOSA

Hutchinson native John Rubischko told a group of Hutchinson High School and New Century Academy students at Crow River Golf Club last week that the concepts in ethics they were learning were “so right on point.”

“I saw things happening that were wrong, so I turned a blind eye … and eventually that corroded me.”John RubischkoHutchinson native

Watching FBI and ATF agents raid his home is something that John Rubischko won’t soon forget

“I think it is illogical for one unit of government to tax another unit of government.”Ron ShimanskiMinnesota House of Representatives

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Bringing history to life is a good way to help students absorb lessons they might otherwise find old and uninteresting.

With that in mind, history came to life Friday for New Discoveries Montessori Academy students when re-enactors of early Minnesota ex-plorers set up camp behind the school along Fifth Avenue Southeast.

Getting up close and personal with explorers


Explorer re-enactor Bob Sharpe, left, told Kurtis Monge how explorers lived 200 years ago while discovering the area that became the state of Minnesota in 1858. Sharpe and Dick Mattson visited New Discoveries Montessori Academy on Friday as part of the students’ study of Minnesota history.

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Bob Sharpe and Dick Matt-son, members of the Frontier Christian Fellowship at River-side Assembly of God Church in Hutchinson, were dressed for the role of Minnesota explor-ers in the first half of the 19th century. Their camp was com-plete with teepees they slept in overnight, a fire pit, furs and tools of the fur trade.

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New Discoveries Montessori Academy students got a taste of how early Minnesota explorers lived Friday when they visited a camp set up behind their school. Molly Hovda, Zeke Crosby and Marissa Kalenberg were eager to try some of the hard crackers, or hard tack, explorers lived on.

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The typical kitchen of an early Minnesota explorer on the move is quite different than what New Discoveries students Elijah Hausladen, Joe Monge and Valhalla Cloutier are familiar with today.

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According to the State Patrol, the crash occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 15 and U.S. Highway 14, east of New Ulm.

Wanda Hanson, 37, of Silver Lake was northbound on High-way 15 when her car collided with a 2010 Mack truck, pull-ing a trailer, southbound on Highway 14. Hanson was taken to New Ulm Medical Center for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.

The truck driver — Craig Gochnauer, 42, of Dodge Cen-ter — had no apparent inju-ries. The truck had minor damage and the Focus was totaled. Responding agencies included New Ulm Police, the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office, Courtland Fire and Allina Ambulance.

Living beyond physical limitations

Minneapolis-based health educator and motivational speaker Mike Patrick will speak at Hutchinson High

School at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16.

As a high school junior, Pat-rick expected a bright future. He was a member of the Na-tional Honor Society and a free safety on his football team. His world came crashing down in his first varsity game. When he went in to make a tackle, his face mask caught on the ball carrier’s kneepad, breaking his neck and leaving him para-lyzed from the chest down.

Patrick talks about how he learned to live despite his physical limitations. He is not living the “American Dream” as he once envisioned it: He’s now found a new version of that dream to live.

Describing the importance of his presentation, Patrick said, “I want (students) to start thinking and to learn if you think things through, you can find a solution to just about any problem. The prob-lem isn’t the issue, the issue is how you address the problem.”

The public is invited to attend the 90-minute presen-tation at the high school gym-nasium. More information can be found online at www.patcom.com.

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Internet, are playing a major role in the level of taxes collected by the state, Frans said. As more customer-to-business and business-to-business commerce switches to the Internet, sales tax revenues as a share of tax revenues drop.

Between 2000 and 2011, sales losses to Minnesota Main Street retailers to e-commerce grew an estimated 800 percent to $149 million a year.

Frans pointed to the growing bi-partisan realization that e-commerce is reducing sales tax revenues and hurting Minnesota bricks-and-mor-tar retailers.

“This is a national issue,” Frans said. “There are a lot of people in Con-gress that would like to change that.”

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Consumer spending patterns have changed. Less consumer spending is subject to state taxes, not only be-cause of increasing purchases from online sellers, but also because of our evolution to a service-based economy. In 1950, 61 percent of consumer spend-ing was on goods and 39 percent on services. By 2010, those figures had essentially flipped — 33 percent on consumer goods and 67 percent on services.

Minnesota’s sales tax is the highest in the Upper Midwest, but it doesn’t tax as many items and services as neighboring states.

“We could change what we define as goods to cover more with sales

taxes,” he said. He pointed to differ-ences in candy bars as an example. One with more flour in it, such as a Twix bar, is not taxed because it is considered a food.

Frans said Dayton’s tax reform efforts are based on a growing con-sensus that the state’s tax code is out of date, out of balance, unfair, and too complex.

“We think it is way too complex and it has put us in the business of picking winners and losers,” he said.

However, he cautioned that com-parisons of Minnesota’s tax rate to other states should take into account the effective tax rate versus the statu-tory tax rate. While Minnesota has a high statutory rate, exemptions lower the effective rate.

A study by the accounting firm Ernst and Young said Minnesota is among the 10 states with the lowest effective tax rate on new investment, but at the same time, the Small Busi-ness and Entrepreneurship Council calls Minnesota one of the 10 worst tax systems due to high statutory rates.

Frans said the recommendation may be that the state lower its statu-tory rate while tightening exemptions since businesses tend to look only at the statutory rate when picking where to set up shop.

While the state has recovered about 60 percent of the jobs lost in the recession, a big focus continues on job creation as a way to grow the economy

and tax collections.Minnesota tax revenue as a percent

of personal income has been below the national average in seven of the past eight years. At the same time,

per-capita income as been above the national average, though it has slipped a bit because many of the jobs being created today are not good-paying jobs, Frans said.

Plato-area farmer Randall Thal-mann questioned the state using homestead credits as a tax feature. He said people with homesteaded property are users of the same ser-vices paid out of property taxes as everyone else.

Homestead credits likely grew as a mechanism to provide tax relief, Frans said.

Thalmann also asked that the state consider some method to change how school bond referendums are handled. Such issues are often de-feated, he said, because they hit lower-income people and farmers with a lot of land the hardest. He said it has become almost impossible for school districts to keep up on building needs.

Frans agreed that business is starting to become concerned, too, about education, worried that future workers won’t be prepared for the work force.

What is needed, Rep. Ron Shi-manski said, is to allow districts to establish capital reserve accounts to save for future building projects, something not allowed now. He also said lower units of government should not pay sales tax on their purchases, something he has pushed in past leg-islative sessions.

“I think it is illogical for one unit of government to tax another unit of government,” he said.

Frans said that sounded like a good idea that he would take back to the Dayton administration.


Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans was in Hutchinson last week seeking ideas from citizens on how the state’s tax code could be reformed. He said property taxes are carrying a higher burden of tax revenues as sales taxes decrease because of e-commerce.

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‘Eurydice’ to be staged at Ridgewater College

Ridgewater College Theatre pres-ents Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” a tragic and timeless love story that will captivate audiences’ hearts, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 16, and 17.

“Eurydice” is taking place at the Ridgewater College Theatre, 2101 15th Ave. N.W., Willmar. Tickets cost $5, with Ridgewater students getting in for free by showing their student ID.

“Eurydice” is a modern-day take on the Greek myth of Orpheus. Or-

pheus, a famous musician, loses his wife on their wedding day and trav-els to the depths of Hades and back to try to rescue her. Surrounded by many challenges, both Eurydice and Orpheus discover countless things about their past, present and future during this 90-minute emotional ride.

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Railroad enthusist Terry Da-vis will conduct a program about Colorado steam-powered trains at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at the Hutchinson Senior Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S.

In the late 1870s, mining became the dominate industry in frontier

Colorado, but transportation options were few. To fill the gap, entrepre-neurs laid rails, often in narrow gauge, up canyons and over moun-tain passes. Today, some of the most scenic of these routes survive as steam-powered tourist operations. Hutchinson resident Terry Davis will share those jewels of America’s past with a digital slide show.

In August 2011, Davis traveled to southern Colorado to ride and pho-tograph three of the most famous of the state’s steam-powdered tourist lines — the Durango and Silverton and the Cumbres and Totec, both nar-

row guage routes, and the Rio Grande Scenic, a standard gauge route.

Davis will also show slides taken during his 2002 Colorado trip when he rode the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the Royal Gorge Route, the Cripple Creek and Victorville Narrow Gauge, the Leadville Colorado and Southern, and the Georgetown Loop.

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“I was manipulating the rules to help people get what they wanted,” he said, “so I could get what I wanted.”

That included false verification of deposits and other feats of fiscal sleight-of-hand. “So many people that I put into loans shouldn’t have gotten those loans,” he said. “I had one guy tell me I was a miracle man.”

In 2006, Rubischko said, he started taking out loans for himself. He used his mother’s credit record to buy property with the intent of selling it at a profit later. “I thought I had things under control,” he said.

“I got away with it once and I felt like, ‘Hey, I can get away with it.’ I saw so many people doing worse things than I was.”

As the housing market began to crash, so did Rubischko’s prospects. When his family confronted him, he initially dodged responsibility: “I said, ‘Forget it, you guys don’t know what you’re talking about.’”

His mother eventually reported his actions to the authorities, which Rubischko described as a difficult act of “tough love.” He’s grateful that she took that step.

“She helped me get the help that I needed by having to do that,” he said.

HARD LESSONS IN GRATITUDE

Things would get worse for Rubischko before they could get better. He lost his mortgage business and his reputation was shot. The ripple effect of the bad loans he helped secure ruined other families’ fortunes as well.

He was sentenced in 2009 to 87 months of prison time. His story was featured in newspapers and he said, “I was on ‘Nightline.’ It was not a fun experience.”

“One thing that you learn when you go to prison is, you think you’ve got a lot of friends,” he said. “But you’ve really only got a few close friends who’ll stick with you through something like this.”

A federal prison can be a brutal place and Rubischko is grateful that he emerged from his sentence unscathed. He actually emerged with a healthier self-esteem and wiser outlook than before.

He came to appreciate the simple things many take for granted. Once fueled by materialism, Rubischko discovered he could be happy with only the possessions he could fit in a 3-by-3 foot metal locker.

“I seriously was at peace living with less,” he said, “because I was finally at peace with myself.”

“When I was in prison,” he added,

“I would think, ‘There’s a hundred people right now in hospitals dying of cancer who would be happy to be in my shoes.’”

Rubischko’s sentence was eventually reduced to 40 months. He was released to a halfway house in Minneapolis this past January, and released from there in July. His speech before the students at the ethics workshop marked the first time he’d been back to Hutchinson in 15 years.

“Thanks to Google, this is going to follow me for the rest of my life,” he said. “Even with my education and everything, it’s so hard to find a

job … Right now I’m in phone sales making 100 calls a day to stores buying candy.”

But Rubischko said he’s happier than ever. His now ex-wife has custody of their two children, and he stays connected with them. His siblings are starting to come around again, and his mother, he said, has been “amazing.”

Speaking after his presentation, Rubischko said last week marked only the second time he’s spoken publicly about what was a very difficult episode in his life. Public speaking doesn’t come easily, but he’s eager to give something back to society. Sharing his story helps keep him grounded, he said.

Rubischko hopes to make a difference, even if it’s just one young person who’s motivated to stay on the straight-and-narrow. He wants to spare others the pain that accompanied his hard-won lesson: “The easier road is not the best road.”

Speaker found peace within while in prisonRUBISCHKO Continued from page A1

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Nonprofits welcometo wrap gifts at the mall

The Hutchinson Mall, 1060 State Highway 15 S., will once again be a host site for a community gift-wrap-ping station during the upcoming holiday season. All nonprofit agencies are welcome to register to operate the gift-wrapping booth as a fundraiser

for their organization.Hutchinson Mall will supply the

gift-wrapping location in the com-mons court area of the shopping center. Each nonprofit organization will be responsible for gift-wrapping supplies including wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, gift tags, tape, scissors, gift boxes and so on. A goodwill dona-tion will be asked from shoppers who have their gifts wrapped with all pro-

ceeds going directly to the nonprofit organization.

The Hutchinson Mall is also seek-ing musical performers and choir groups to perform in the mall this holiday season. Suggested perfor-mances include: choirs, bell ringers, carolers, pianists, instrumentals, day care classes, school students and more.

To participate in the community

gift-wrapping station or to perform holiday entertainment, call Amy Forcier, mall manager, at 320-587-5956.

Thanksgiving dinner planned at VFW

The Disabled American Veterans Hutchinson Chapter 37 and Auxiliary

will conduct their annual Thanksgiv-ing dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, at the Hutchinson VFW, 247 First Ave. S.E.

The dinner is free to all, but dona-tions are welcome and will go to the veterans homes in Minnesota.

Call 320-587-9929 on Nov. 22 for transportation to and from the din-ner, take-out orders or deliveries.

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In the words of Chef Emeril Lagasse, approximately 80 Hutchinson-area nonprofit agencies will be “kicking it up a notch” tomorrow when it

comes to fundraising.The secret ingredient — Give to

the Max Day, Nov. 15.For 24 hours, donors are

encouraged to log onto GiveMN.org and make a donation to their favorite charities. Last year, 47,534 donors logged on to GiveMN.org. The result: $13.4 million was raised for 3,978 Minnesota nonprofit organizations.

“Thousands of nonprofit organizations have benefited in the past three years,” explained Dana Nelson, executive director of GiveMN. “This year, we have added public schools to the list of organizations that individual donors can choose to support.”

Crow River Habitat for Humanity has participated in Give it to the Max Day since it started in 2009.

“Each year we have doubled the amount of people donating and the amount donated,” said Julie Lofdahl, office administrator for the local Habitat affiliate. “Last year we raised almost $900. This year it is our goal is to double the donation amount again.”

Aveyron Homes is looking for a fundraising bump tomorrow, too. The local service provider for people with mental and physical disabilities, has been hard hit by state cutbacks.

“We need help,” said Kathy Kalenberg, executive director of Aveyron Homes. “Regulations’ nonfunded mandates are brutal because you have to do more with less.”

To develop a fundraising campaign, Aveyron hired a professional earlier this year. With his help, they developed the Aveyron Advocate program.

The fundraising effort received a welcome donation when the Bretzke family gave a portion of their mother’s memorial money to Aveyron. Marylin Bretzke served on the original board that started the nonprofit.

“The timing couldn’t have been

better,” Kalenberg said. “It helped us gain some energy related to the fundraising. Marylin helped to start Aveyron to bring people with handicaps closer to their families in Hutchinson. The generosity of the family will live on.”

Kalenberg described Bretzke as “fabulous.”

“She never lost the pulse of Aveyron,” she said. “She would stop by, send gifts, direct other people to the board. She was active in so many ways. She had so many different connections. She never forgot about Aveyron.”

Aveyron has used Bretzke’s donation to establish a stand-alone fund, the Bretzke Memorial Fund, to help clients maintain contact with their families.

Donors to Aveyron on Give to the Max Day, will become Averyon Advocates.

“They can tell us what we should use the money for,” Kalenberg said, “It’s all for the clients. We’re not using it for mortgages or overhead. It’s for quality of life activities for clients.”

In case you’re thinking Give to the Max Day is all about large donations, you would be wrong.

“There are lots of different ways we can spend $20 or $25 here and

there,” Kalenberg said, “and really make a difference for somebody.”

For example, she explained, if a client needed some financial help to purchase a phone card, funds can be requested to help with that. If a client wants to drive up to two hours away to see a family member, funds can be used to pay for gas and Aveyron would cover the cost of the staff to accompany the client. Another example might be purchasing stationery and stamps to send greeting cards throughout the year for holidays, birthdays and other special events.

WHAT IS GIVEMN?

It’s a collaborate venture to transform philanthropy in Minnesota by growing overall giving and moving more of it online.

It is supported by many partners including the Minnesota Community Foundation, Blandin Foundation, The Otto Bremer Foundation and the Southwest Initiative Foundation.

The benefits for nonprofits include getting in front of more supporters. The website’s search function helps nonprofits and schools of all sizes reach thousands of new potential donors. It helps reduce fundraising costs. Raising

$1 online costs 7 cents, as opposed to 20 cents for grant writing or up to $1.25 to acquire new donors through direct mail. It also increases giving. Fun and compelling campaigns engage new givers and inspire current givers to donate even more.

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This year, K-12 public schools have joined the ranks of organizations than can benefit from the 24-hour giving fest.

Make it count Support local nonprofits during Give to the Max Day, Nov. 15

Historic Hutchinson uses the money it raises for local preservation initiatives. One of its new undertakings is the Episcopal Church in downtown Hutchinson.

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Visit “Schools on GiveMN” at the GiveMN.org website for more information.

Access to GiveMN.org is available through mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. It’s a quick, easy and secure way to make a donation or learn more about local nonnprofit agencies.

Three organizations that receive the most dollars during Give to the Max Day in their respective categories will receive bonus bucks. Golden tickets are back, too. A donor to a nonprofit and a donor to a K-12 public school will

be randomly selected to have $1,000 added to their donations each hour, as well as two $10,000 super-sized Golden Tickets that will be awarded at the end of the event.

Donors will also have the opportunity to double their dollars for hundreds of featured nonprofit organizations that have secured matching funds for Give to the Max Day. GiveMN will not be offering any matching dollars.

For a list of local nonprofits par-ticipating in Give to the Max Day, see the accompanying sidebar to this story.

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Give to theMax Day, Nov. 15If you want to support local nonprofi t agencies on Give to the Max Day, Nov. 15, visit online at givemn.razoo.com. The following local charities were listed on the website as of Monday:

Augustana District Aveyron Homes 4-H Clubs and Affi liated 4-H

Organizations Christ the King Lutheran Church Common Cup Ministry ConnectCare Crow River Amateur Radio Club Crow River Arts Inc. Crow River Habitat for Humanity Equul Access Eastern European Missions Network Excellence in Education Exploring Aviation Flying Club Faith on Earth Foundation for Challenged Children Foundation for Saving Sight Future Farmers of America General Fund and Building Fund a

project of Christ the King Lutheran Gopher Campfi re Sanctuary Grow the Center (a fundraiser for

the Hutchinson Center for the Arts) Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter Heartland Community Action

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Hutchinson Area Community Foundation

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Service Hutchinson Evangelical Free Church Hutchinson Figure Skating

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Association Hutchinson Health Care Hutchinson Health Care Foundation Hutchinson Hockey Association Hutchinson Junior League Baseball

Association Hutchinson Junior Olympics

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Association I Am Sent Global Ministries Imagination Library Immanuel Lutheran Church Immanuel Lutheran School Jesus is Lord Lutheran Charismatic

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Society of McLeod County Word of Life Outreach Center Inc. Zion Lutheran Church.

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EDITORIALS, LETTERS, COMMENTARY

BY PUBLISHER BRENT SCHACHERER

AND EDITOR DOUG HANNEMAN

It’s been three years since the first Give to the Max Day created a new way for Minnesotans to sup-port nonprofits. Since then, more than $50 million has been donated to more than 6,700 groups, including many in McLeod County.

We like the annual Give to the Max Day — which is tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 15 — because it’s one of the smartest ways to give. It keeps fundraising costs down while giving donors two things they appreciate: information about how their money will be used, and convenience.

Give to the Max Day uses a web-site — GiveMN.org — which donors visit to support their favorite non-profits. An affiliate of Minnesota Philanthropy Partners, GiveMN.org supports our state’s strong tradi-tion of philanthropy.

It enables nonprofits to raise as much money as possible in 24 hours. The effort has been so successful that it now leads the national plat-form, Facebook Causes, which has raised just more than $40 million since its founding in 2007.

We searched GiveMN.org and discovered more than 30 Hutchin-son-area nonprofits registered to re-ceive donations tomorrow. We don’t have room to list all of them but they range from the Hutchinson Center for the Arts to Equul Access Inc. to the United Way of McLeod County. Some churches are also listed, and for the first time, K-12 public schools are registered.

With Give to the Max Day, every-one wins.

Donors benefit because: They can learn about local

programs that support causes they believe in.

They can make online dona-tions quickly, easily and securely by credit card to any U. S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofi t.

They can be more organized in their charitable giving because Give. MN.org tracks their online contribu-tions and stores receipts for them.

Nonprofits benefit because: They have one more way for

donors to support them. They receive leverage tools

and campaigns, such as matching donations.

They can reduce their fun-draising costs. Raising $1 online costs 7 cents, as opposed to 20 cents for grant writing or up to $1.25 to acquire new donors through direct mail.

The website has powerful, repu-table supporters including the Blan-din Foundation, the Otto Bremer Foundation, Bush Foundation, Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Ecolab Foundation, F.R. Bigelow Foundation, Greater Twin Cities United Way, Health-Partners, Initiative Foundation, the Minneapolis Foundation, the Mosaic Company, Northland Foun-dation, Northwest Minnesota Foun-dation, the Saint Paul Foundation, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Target, UCare and West Central Initiative Foundation.

To learn more, visit GiveMN.org. Give to the Max Day starts at mid-night and continues for 24 hours.

Or you can visit the website now, gather information about your favorite nonprofits, and consider it overnight before making your donation.

Smart charitable giving requires careful planning. Give to the Max Day empowers you to do that.

Thursday is Give to the Max Day, an opportunity for Minnesotans to make smart charitable donations. Want to help feed the hungry, protect the environment or promote the arts? Visit GiveMN.org.

EDITORIAL

FROM THE NEW ULM JOURNAL

The national election may have preserved the status quo, with Obama still in the White House, and the House and Senate split between the Republicans and Democrats, but here in Minnesota the political tide shifted dramatically.

Republicans lost control of the House and Senate in the Legisla-ture, and with DFLer Mark Dayton in the governor’s office, Minnesota taxpayers’ wallets now lie defense-less. Dayton was elected two years ago by promising he would balance the budget by raising taxes. Only the new Republican majority in the House and Senate stood in his way.

What caused the voters to shift power back to the Democrats? First, they were unable to reach any kind of agreement or com-promise with the governor on the state budget, leading to the longest government shutdown in the state’s history. Their ultimate compromise included a change in the Homestead

property tax system that shifted a major portion of the property tax burden onto businesses and industries. Republicans also lost their promised “laser focus on jobs, jobs, jobs.” Instead they focused on imposing their ideology on the state with a pair of ultimately unsuc-cessful constitutional amendments that galvanized and energized the liberal voters to oppose the amend-ments and the legislators who passed them.

So now the DFL is solidly in control of the government for the next two years. We warn the new majority not to take this election as a blank check for limitless state spending. We expect there will be some adjustments in the state’s tax system. The “no tax increase” pledge that Republicans have held to served to push more costs onto local government, pushing up the level of property taxes, and it has punished our public schools. We believe the state’s tax system is long overdue for an overhaul to make it fairer.

But the GOP must remind the DFL that the state cannot afford a big spending spree. Hold the line on spending, or they could be facing another shift in power in two years.

EDITORIAL FROM ELSEWHERE

DFL in control at State CapitolWhat caused voters to shift power back to the Democrats?

FROM TAMI STADTHERR

Executive director, Crow River Habitat for Humanity

You have been hearing a lot about Give to the Max Day on Thursday, Nov. 15. This 24-hour period is the largest day of online giving in Min-nesota. Each charity, nonprofit and school is very deserving of your donation. If you choose to donate to Habitat for Humanity, I would like to make you aware that there is one right here in your county. Crow River Habitat for Humanity serves all of McLeod County, with 20 homes built in Hutchinson, Glencoe, Brownton and Stewart.

Your gift of any size is so important

in our efforts to help families in need with decent, affordable housing. $10 will buy a box of nails. $50 will pur-chase an interior door. $100 puts an energy efficient window in the home. Our 21st home, which will be com-pleted in early 2013 in Hutchinson, will be the first Energy Star Rated 3 home in Minnesota.

Crow River Habitat has a chance to win prize grants from GiveMN.org (from $1000 to $12,500!) if we are among the top 10 nonprofits rais-ing money in the small nonprofit category.

Please mark your calendar for Thursday, Nov. 15, and go to our online giving page: http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Crow-River-Habitat-

For-Humanity. Links can also be found on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/crhfh and our website: www.crhfh.org.

If you are going to be traveling or away from your computer, you can schedule your online donation. Just click the link “schedule one for Give to the Max Day 2012” under the main Make a Donation section. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.

Crow River Habitat for Humanity is a careful steward of your dona-tions. We are thankful for all that we receive and blessed by the support of so many caring people.

Remember Habitat for Humanity on Thursday

READER LETTERS

FROM JUDITH SLADEK

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I don’t know who picked the “Image from the Past” for the Leader but that picture of the “66” station in the Nov. 4 Leader brought back a flood of memories for me.

My Uncle Paul managed that station for Barney during the last years of its existence. It’s a shame that quaint building is gone along with its many neighbors — the Stone Bathhouse, Hansen’s Hatchery, Martin Weseloh’s Blacksmith Shop, Abbott’s Electronics and KFC, to name a few. Hutch lost a lot of its history in the name of progress.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I might add that picture brought back a thousand memories to me. Times really weren’t easier but they were less harsh, I’d say. Days of 25-cents-a-gallon gas wars, days when a “crow”

was entertainment for my uncle and the neighborhood children and not an issue for PETA. Days of early-morning fish bait customers. Days when it was normal for someone to fill your gas tank, wash your windows, check your oil and tires.

Now only Schmeling Oil has such a service.

Service is a thing of the past — like that grand little “66” station and my Uncle Paul, the most kind-hearted person there was.

Thanks for the memories.

READER LETTERS

Photo brought back fond memories

FROM CLIFF CARMODY

Executive director, SW/WC Service Cooperative

American Education Week gives us an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding work being done by our public schools. In addition, it is a time for us to spotlight the importance of providing every child in America a quality public education. From kindergarten through college, edu-cation staff work to make our public schools the best they can be and we use American Education Week to say thank you to all of you.

The American Education Week tagline, “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility,“ represents the National Education

Association’s vision of calling upon America to provide students with quality public schools so that they can grow, prosper and achieve in the 21st century.

This week presents all of us with an opportunity to honor individu-als who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. American Educa-tion Week’s celebration days include:

Monday, Nov. 12: Veterans Day.Tuesday, Nov. 13: Parents’ Day.

Schools invite parents into the class-room for a hands-on experience of what the day is like for their child.

Wednesday, Nov. 14: Education Support Professionals Day. Individu-als who provide invaluable services to schools are recognized for their

outstanding work.Thursday, Nov. 15: Educator for a

Day. Community leaders are invited to serve as educators to get a glimpse at a day in the life of a school employee.

Friday, Nov. 16: Substitute Educa-tors Day. This day honors the educa-tors who are called upon to replace regularly employed teachers.

The SW/WC Service Cooperative has 55 public school district members, including Hutchinson Independent School District 423. We are honored to provide a variety of programs and services to them. We encourage our communities to take time to thank our school boards, our administra-tors, our teachers, and everyone who works to make Minnesota an educa-tion leader in the nation!

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livesrememberedAbout obituaries Obituary information is published after funeral services have occurred. The Leader charges a fee for this service. Death notices are published prior to funeral services and are free of charge. Call the Leader at 320-587-5000 for details.

DEATH NOTICE

Carl Hoeft, 84Carl “Carly” Hoeft, 84,

husband of Pat, of Hutchin-son, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Hutchinson Community Hospital in Hutchinson

A celebration of li fe will be 11 a.m. Wednes-day, Nov. 14, at Vineyard United Methodist Church in Hutchinson.

Gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at church.

Memorials preferred.Arrangements are with

the Dobratz-Hantge Funer-al Chapel in Hutchinson.

Online guest book is available at www.hantge.com. Please click on Obitu-aries/Guest Book.

Daniel Block, 46Nov. 9, 2012

Daniel Allen Block was born on Aug. 20, 1966, in Hutchinson. He was the son of Daryl Block and Germaine (Krebsbach) Schuette. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. Dan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1984. After high school he worked for Hutchinson Technology in Hutchinson, then later in Sioux Falls, S.D. In 1990 attended North Hennepin College for two years, then onto Dunwoody Institute for his degree in CAD/CAM Design

Engineering. He then was employed at AgChem in Eden Prairie and designed farm equipment. In 2003, he became a general contractor and started Block Construction which was later changed to GreenStar Construction.

Dan met Diane Berge-Peterson at a friend’s wedding in February of 1998. They married on Dec. 5, 1998 later that same year at Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers. Dan, Diane and Kaylie were an instant family! Adam and Ryan followed in a few years to complete their beautiful family.

Dan loved all sports, hunting, golfing, skiing, snowmobiling, camping and

vacationing and spending time with his family.

Dan passed away at his home on Friday, Nov. 9, after a brief but fierce battle with Adenocarcinoma (a rare cancer). He will be in our hearts forever as wonderful husband, incredible father, beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend to so many.

Dan is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Kaylie Peterson (and special friend Kory Koerner); sons, Adam and Ryan all of Rogers; his mother, Germaine (Geri) Schuette; stepmother, Kathy Block both of Hutchinson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Judy and Orval Dalberg of Chaffey, Wis.; sisters,

Teresa Butler, Tammy (Rich) Myllykangas, Christine Cavanaugh all of Hutchinson, and Samantha Robinson of Winthrop; and brother, Brandon Block of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Darla (Gordy) Angell of Barnum; brother-in-law, David Berge and Sally Olson of Oak Grove. Many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Blessed be his memory he will be dearly missed.

Dan was preceded in death by his father, Daryl Block; brother-in-law, Andrew Cavanaugh; grandparents, Wilbert, Sr. and Rozella Block and Walter and Madie Krebsbach.

Funeral services for Daniel

Block was 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers. Pastor Rick Skare officiated.

Visitation was 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home.

Honorary bearers were Dan Zins, Larry Mayer, Brandon Block, Chuck Buss, Hans Schmeltzer, Jeff Bulau, Randy Thode Craig Kouba and Dave Berge.

The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home served the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

Brian Renstrom, 55Nov. 4, 2012

Brian Renstrom, 55, of Hector, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at St. Cloud V.A. Hospital.

Funeral service was 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector, with interment in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Officiating clergy was Pastor Dave Drager.

Brian Dennis Renstrom was born on Dec. 23, 1956, in Litchfield, the son of Vernon and Ruth (Maresch) Renstrom.

He was baptized in the Lake Lillian Lutheran Church, and was confirmed at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Brian grew up on the farm in Lake Lillian, and in 1968 he moved with his family to Hutchinson. Brian attended Hutchinson High School, and received his GED in the Military. He served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1979, and received an

Honorable Medical Discharge.Brian attended Hutchinson

Vocational Technical College and graduated with an electronic degree. He was employed with HTI as a maintenance technician.

On April 9, 2007, Brian was united in marriage to Yan Xu at the Courthouse in Yi Chang, China. They made their home in Hector. Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing, car

shows, and motorcycles. He had a great interest in old Tonka toys, and sold toys over the Internet.

Brian is survived by his wife, Yan Xu Renstrom, of Hector; stepdaughter An Qi Li, of China, sister, Audrey Vokal and her husband, Joseph, of Silver Lake, mother-in-law, Hong Feng Jia, of China.

He was preceded in death

by his parents.Arrangements by Hughes-

Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector. Online guest book is available at www.hantge.com. Please click on Obituaries/Guest Book.

Brian Renstrom

More than 270 donors, partners and community and business leaders gathered Oct. 25 at Jackpot Junction in Morton to celebrate the Southwest Initiative Foundation as “One Con-nection. Unlimited Possibilities.”

The unveiling of the foundation’s new look and video took place as part of its annual banquet. The video featured four of the foundation’s best stories from serving southwest Min-nesota for more than 26 years and can be viewed online at www.swifounda-tion.org.

Becky Parker of Ortonville was named the 2012 recipient of the South-west Initiative Foundation Award. The award recognizes someone who has made extraordinary contribu-tions to SWIF and the region by demonstrating the core attributes of philanthropy, leadership, innovation and collaboration.

Parker served more than 11 years on the SWIF Board of Directors from 1998-2009, including three terms as board chair. She was a charter member of the Ortonville Early Child-

hood Initiative, served as a SWIF Ambassador and continues to serve on the Hutchinson-based foundation’s investment committee. She and hus-band Jerry are charter and Sustain-ing Growing Home Circle members, supporting the foundation’s general endowment and benefiting the entire region.

Beyond her leadership to the foun-dation, Parker plays many roles in her home community. Wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, friend, vol-unteer, business owner — Parker herself embodies what it means to be “One Connection.” For more than 18 years, she has built relationships with clients as a certified financial planner. She and son Seth lead Parker & Associates as part of Ameriprise Financial Services. She is active with the Big Stone Arts Council, Kiwanis, Ortonville Economic Development Authority board, and multiple roles at her church.

Past award recipients include The Robert and Helen Remick Chari-table Foundation Trust, Windom; Greg Raymo, Worthington; Connie Connell, Luverne; Berdette Schoep, Clark f ield ; Gary and Marjory Becker, Marshall; Connie Burchill, Worthington; Dorothy Williams, Benson; The Schwan Food Company, Marshall; Doug Bultman, Spicer; and

the late Gerald Michaelson, Dawson.The evening began with a social

hour featuring regional beverage tastings provided by Bank Brewing Company of Hendricks, Brau Broth-ers Brewing Company of Lucan, Crow River Winery of Hutchinson and Gla-cial Ridge Winery of Spicer.

The Community Strings of Glen-coe, a multigenerational, strolling string group whose members range from age 6 to 70, provided a special musical finale.

The Southwest Initiative Founda-tion is a single connection offering possibilities to grow and promote people, businesses, entrepreneurs and communities in rural southwest Minnesota. As a regional community foundation, SWIF has contributed more than $58 million through its grant and loan programs. The foun-dation has helped more than 580 businesses start or expand through its business finance programs, which have created or retained more than 7,700 jobs.

It has also established 16 Early Childhood Initiative coalitions, 49 Youth Energy Summit teams, 24 com-munity foundations and more than 80 other funds.

— Terry Davis

Becky Parker named SWIF Award Recipient at banquetFoundation unveils new look and video as ‘One Connection. Unlimited Possibilities.’

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Becky Parker of Ortonville was named the recipient of the Southwest Initiative Foundation Award during the Hutchinson-based foundation’s annual banquet last month in Morton.

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The Special Olympics State Bowling competition on Saturday drew local participants. The event drew a full house at Brunswick Lanes in Brooklyn Center.

“All of our athletes did a great job,” said Mona Hjerpe, Special Olympics head coach, “and we are very proud of them.”

Hjerpe also gave a shout out to the other volunteer coaches this season.

“We’re very thankful for all the support of both adults and students at the completion of our first-ever Hutch Tigers Special Olympics sports team.”

Next up — an end-of-the-season banquet, where the achievements of the athletes will be celebrated, letter winners will be announced and plans will be shared about the next season — basketball — which will begin the first full week of January.

Interested in helping or learning more about Hutch Tigers Special Olympics? Call Lisa Kraft at 320-

234-2618, or Hjerpe at 320-587-2735. Information can also be found on the Facebook site, Hutchinson Area Tigers Special Olympics.

Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament draws first-ever Hutchinson Tigers sports team

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Bright-colored T-shirts set Hutchinson’s Special Olympics bowling team apart from others. From left, Aaron McDaniel, Devin Johnson, Meghan Hjerpe, Joe Caya and Alesha Ibbitson.

Aaron McDaniel earned a gold medal in his division of lane-assisted bowling.


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ST. PAUL (AP) — Democrats who won leg isl at ive majorities in Tues-day’s election are picking their top leaders.

The Senate DFL Caucus announced Sen. Tom Bakk’s election as major-ity leader Thurs-day on Twitter as the caucus met privately at a St. Paul hotel. Bakk, of Cook, led the Democratic minority for the past two years.

Hou se D emo -crats picked cur-r e n t M i n o r i t y Leader Paul This-sen of Minneapolis as speaker at a cau-cus meeting later T hu r s d ay. T h e House DFL also chose Rep. Erin Murphy as major-ity leader.

Democrats won 39 of the Senate’s 67 seats and 73 of the House’s 134 seats two years after losing power to Republicans.

Minnesota Democrats make leadership choices

Rep. Paul Thissen

Sen. Tom Bakk

ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota House Republicans have picked Rep. Kurt Daudt as their new minority leader.

The 39-year-old was chosen Sat-urday during a five-hour caucus meeting. His selection came a day after Republicans in the state Senate picked fourth-termer David Hann to lead their caucus in the upcoming

Minnesota legislative session.Like Hann, Daudt said he’s ready

to work with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. He said the parties have shown they can work together and he hopes to continue finding common ground.

Daudt is a party activist from Isanti County. He was elected to

the House in 2010 and had served as an assistant majority leader.

Democratic Rep. Erin Murphy of St. Paul is the House majority leader.

Daudt the GOP’s minority leader in House

Rep. Kurt Daudt

ST. PAUL (AP) — Forced into the minority, Senate Republicans have picked fourth-termer David Hann to lead the caucus in the upcoming Min-nesota legislative session.

Hann was chosen during a party meeting on Friday. It wasn’t immedi-ately clear how many challengers the Eden Prairie senator had for the post.

In this week’s election, Republi-cans lost the majority they had for only two years. Hann said Repub-licans will work with Democrats where possible but serve as a check when needed in a Legislature now universally controlled by Democrats.

Hann brief ly ran for governor in 2010 and didn’t rule out another

statewide campaign in two years.

House Republicans, who are also back in the minority, pick a leader on Saturday.

The next state Senate campaign is in 2016.

Senate GOP picks Hann to lead minority

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Just one more meet left in the Hutchinson High School girls swimming and diving season, and this year the Tigersharks have 15 entries

for the 2012 Class A state meet.Before that, though, Hutch hosted

the Section 3A championship finals on Saturday when it was do or die time. Fortunately the ’Sharks accom-plished most of what they set out to do.

“We’ve got almost all the entries in that I thought we could get in,” Hutch head coach Rory Fairbanks said.

The Tigersharks were hoping to get at least one entry in all 12 events, but fell short missing the 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle.

Fairbanks knew the 500 would be tough, and Caitlin Papke missed the state cut in the 200 by less than one-tenth of a second.

In the other 10 events, though, the ’Sharks racked up a handful of state qualifiers and easily won the section title with all but seven of its partici-

pants scoring in the top 16.The 100 freestyle and 100 back-

stroke were especially strong events with three Hutch swimmers qualify-ing for state in each, and all three relays made the cut.

Hutch also crowned section cham-pions in three events — the 200 med-ley relay, 200 freestyle relay and 50 freestyle. Haley Cassens led the way for Hutch as she had her hands in all three of those events and finished second in the 100 butterfly to qualify in all four of her events.

Hutch had two other swimmers qualify in all four of their events. They were Erin Hawker in the indi-vidual medley, breastroke and two relays, and Casie Carlson in the 100 freestyle and backstroke

“I’m pumped,” Carlson said. “I made it as an alternate last year, and two years ago I made it individually in two events.”

Other individual qualifiers in-cluded Abby Reiner and Caitlin Papke in the 100 freestyle, Jenna Nagy and Megan Bateman in the backstroke, and divers Jenna Nagy and Rachel Haugen.

It will be Haugen’s first state meet, and she solidified her entry with a two-and-one-half on her final dive Saturday.

SWIM AND DIVE

Tigersharks win Section 3A titleHutchinson easily won the section championship and is sending girls to the state meet in 10 different events

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Hutchinson swimmer Lyndsey Grand dove into the water at the start of the 50-yard freestyle Saturday. She fi nished 12th overall to score points for the Tigersharks.Swim/Dive to page A12 �

BY STEPHEN WIBLEMO

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Hutchinson was able to build a 15-point lead in the first half of its state quarterfinal game, but then had to hold on tight for a 23-21 win over Kasson-Mantorville Friday in Chanhassen.

The big difference maker in the score ended up being a couple two-point conversions the Tigers were able to get in the first half, and the

one they stopped the KoMets from getting after their final touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Before this game the Tigers’ small-est margin of victory was 20 points against Mound-Westonka, so Friday was easily Hutch’s toughest test this year.

“That is par for the course when you are playing in the quarterfinals of the state tournament,” Rostberg said. “Teams are good and you will be faced with adversity. We got some first downs and stops at the end of the game when we needed them, and responded well enough to win the game.”

The first half was mostly dominat-ed by the Tigers as they successfully

grinded the ball for 230 yards on the ground and chewed up a majority of the clock (15:31 to 8:29 was the time of possesion).

Evan Metag led Hutch’s assault the first two quarters with 16 carries for 102 yards. He wasn’t alone, though, as McKinley Anderson finished the game with 143 yards for another season best.

“We just pounded it, and pounded it and pounded it,” Metag said. “Any-thing we could do to keep it moving forward.”

Hutch’s first touchdown was a nine-play, 80-yard drive that started with a 31-yard rumble by Anderson

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Tigers rock KoMetsA two-point conversion made the difference in Hutch’s 23-21 win

STAFF PHOTO BY STEPHEN WIBLEMO

Hutchinson quarterback McKinley Anderson fell forward for a pick up of a few yards Friday against Kasson-Mantorville. he led the Tigers’ rushing game with season-high 143 yards in the state quarterfi nal game.

BY STEPHEN WIBLEMO

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Becker was certainly not the team most Hutchinson fans were expecting to see Thursday at the Metrodome.

D eL a S a l le wa s t he No. 1-ranked team in state all year, and was expected to cruise through the quarterfinals to meet up with the Tigers in the semifinals.

That’s what was expected.What actually happened is

the Bulldogs capitalized on their passing game and took advan-tage of two Islanders intercep-tions for a 21-14 upset.

So instead of facing the top-ranked team in state to get to the finals, Hutch will have to get through a Bulldogs team that was ranked No. 6 in the last poll.

“They beat the No. 1-ranked team in the state, so I’d say they are now the No. 1 team,” Hutch head coach Andy Rostberg said. “They’re capable of running the ball, they’ve got a great passing attack, and their defense hasn’t given up many points this year. They are balanced.”

It’s true that like most succes-ful high school teams the Bull-dogs are capable of running the ball, but that is not their greatest strength.

Becker has 1,415 yards on the ground and is averaging 3.8 yards per carry. Its lead rushers are Austen Soare (177-782) and Eric Dudek (106-506).

Those numbers are small potatoes to a Hutchinson team that has 3,412 rushing yards and is averaging 6.5 yards per carry.

What Becker lacks in rushing yards, though, its quarterback Tommy Benson makes up for throwing the ball.

Benson is the prototypical pocket quarterback. He has com-pleted 61 percent of his passes this year (135 of 218) and has 2,043 total yards through the air. He has thrown 28 of the team’s 37 total touchdowns, and has only been picked off six times.

Benson’s weakness is that he isn’t much of a scrambler with just three yards total yards after 38 carries.

Becker’s only loss this season was to Glencoe-Silver Lake on one of the worst nights for wind and weather all season (the same night Hutchinson played in Delano).

It was also one of Benson’s worst nights passing as he com-pleted only nine of 16 for 85 yards, well below his season averages (12.3-19.9-185.7).

Of course Benson won’t have to worry about weather condi-tions Thursday in the Metro-dome, so it will be up to the Tigers to provide some pressure on the quarterback.

“It’s better than outside on a sloppy field or where the wind is blowing,” Rostberg said. “There won’t be any wind in the dome.

A passing threat like none Hutch has seenBecker’s balanced offense is led by its quarterback’s 28 touchdowns and 2,043 passing yards

BY STEPHEN WIBLEMO

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Friday night is the start of another girls hockey season as Hutchinson hosts Mankato East/Loyola in the season home opener at Burich Arena.

After graduating six seniors last year, including a Division I recruit, Friday will also mark the start of a new beginning for the Tigers.

While the Tigers have a handful of returning players back from last year, for most it will be their first full season of varsity action.

“About 60 percent of the lineup is going to be new players this year,” Hutch head coach Mitch Fabel said.

At the top of Hutch’s list of return-ing players is its only senior, forward Ella Turrell.

“She has been an experienced player the last couple of years and was a WCC honorable mention two years ago,” Fabel said. “We get some lead-ership from her, along with juniors Allison Neubarth and Taylor Niece.”

After those three, though, Fabel said there will be a lot of turnover on offense this year, and many girls

on the ice that haven’t played much in the past.

A few of the girls that will see time on offense this year include fresh-men Ava and Alexa Broten, Emma Johnson, sophomore Baylee Holtz and eighth grader Addie Rolling.

With all new players will also come all new lines, and according to Fabel those will be a work in progress.

“We don’t know what our lines will be yet, but we’re close,” he said. “We are playing with some different lineups, but the combinations could change for the first few weeks to see

who skates well together. With so many new kids skating together it could take some time.”

Defense will be the same story for the Tigers with sophomore Jordan Guggisberg as Hutch’s most experi-enced returning player.

“She has been a starter for the last couple of years. She is young but has experience,” Fabel said. “It’s pretty much going to be a whole new defen-sive core with three or four new girls playing defense.”

Some of those new girls stepping up on defense will include eighth

grader Ellie Larson, and freshmen Jillian Driver, Sam Hantge and Tay-lor Telecky.

“Those four players will step up quite a bit,” Fabel said. “Sam Hantge had a little varsity experience last year, but otherwise the rest will be brand new on varsity.”

Goalie should be taken care of for Hutch as freshman Quin McCormick is back. She took over as the starter late in the season last year, but played in all the section and state tourna-

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“That was the first time I’ve ever done one in a meet. I was shaking on the board,” she said. “I feel like I’m on top of the world I’m so happy right now.”

These Hutchinson swim-mers and divers, along with Danielle Ross who was a mem-ber of the 200 freestyle relay, will compete in the state meet this week at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

CLASS A STATE STAGE IS SET

With 15 entries for the state meet this year, that is two more than what Hutch had last season when it finished third as a team.

Just because there are more entries doesn’t mean Hutch will be stronger, but they are hoping their depth helps make up for other shortcomings.

“Last year we had a lot of top swimmers, but now we have a lot more swimmers,” Cassens said. “I think since we have more swimmers we can do well.”

“I’m pleased. Having 15 en-tries means we are a threat at state,” Hawker said.

A threat, yes. Favorites, no.Out of the ’Sharks’ 15 entries

only eight are seeded to score, and five are seeded in the top-8.

“Realistically, what we’ve talked about is that we would like to finish in the top-3,” Fair-banks said. “Right now we are not in that position with where we are seeded. So our goal is to get one-half second faster in ev-ery 50 yards we swim. If we do that, we might be able to push ourselves into that position. I think a half second in that pool is very realistic.”

According to Fairbanks the likely favorites are Northfield, followed by Visitation, Manka-

to West and Sartell-St. Stephen. Hutch could also be mentioned in that mix, but not as favored as the others.

“We are trying to get up into that range, but we’ve got some work to do,” Fairbanks said. “There is some distance between us and that group.”

What could help give Hutch momentum in the meet would be getting off to a good start in the 200-yard medley relay.

The section team of Bate-man, Hawker, Cassens and Carlson broke the Section 3A record with their final time of 1:49.58, and are the top seed for the Class A prelims.

The record they broke was set last year by a Hutchinson team that included Bateman, Kaylee Kucera, Jordan Ford and Aspen Billiet. That group ended up winning the state championship, and now the 2012 remix will try to defend that title.

“I think we were surprised by our our time because we were coming in with a 1:57 and got a 1:49 out of lane 1,” Hawker said. “It’s really exciting going to state, especially having not swim in any relays last year like I did.”

That will be easier said than done, though, because Fair-banks predicts other teams at state will have time to drop.

The Tigers will have to match others if they want to earn gold medals, and Fair-banks thinks they will have to come close to the H.H.S. school record (1:47.71) to pull it off.

“It would be nice to hold that spot, but we have to see how everyone else does,” Fairbanks said. “Up until a couple years ago, if you held your time you usually moved up a couple spots. The last few years if you

held your time you lose spots.“Honestly, I told our girls

that we will have to be around a 1:47 to win it.”Section 3A 2012 Final ResultsTeam Scores — 1. Hutchinson 400, 2. Holy Family 227, 3. Orono 220.5, 4. Waconia 216, 5. Litchfield 203, 6. Dassel-Cokato 198, 7. Marshall 193, 8. Mound-Westonka 187, 9. Chaska 170, 10. Willmar 111.5, 11. Montevideo 65.200 medley relay (11) — 1. Hutchinson (Megan Bateman, Erin Hawker, Haley Cassens, Casie Carlson) 1:49.58!.200 freestyle (36) — 1. Mackenzie Braden (HF) 1:56.12, 8. Caitlin Papke 2:00.57, 11. Danielle Ross 2:04.15, 14. Samantha Tramp 2:00.93, 30. Mikayla Meece 2:15.79.200 individual medley (35) — 1. Samantha Nor-ton (O) 2:10.55, 3. Hawker 2:12.24, 5. Bateman 2:20.76, 11. Abby Kumm 2:25.34, 19. Hope Stassen 2:29.27.50 freestyle (35) — 1. Cassens 25.01, t6. Abby Reiner 25.48, 12. Lyndsey Grand 26.28, 20. Mikenna Becker 26.95.Diving (19) — 1. Kayla Lindeman (HF) 322.10, 2. Jenna Nagy 314.75, 4. Rachel Haugen 271.70.100 butterfly (29) — 1. Marissa Warren (L) 58.42, 2. Cassens 58.97, 10. Stassen 1:04.60, 16. Lyndsey Grand 1:06.37, DQ. Abby Kumm.100 freestyle (41) — 1. Norton (O) 53.70, 2. Papke 55.06, 3. Carlson 55.10, 4. Abby Reiner 55.17, 13. Ashley Reiner 57.21.500 freestyle (37) — 1. Mackenzie Braden (HF) 5:14.57!, 10. Tramp 5:44.59, 15. Mariah Seller 5:52.94, 17. Meece 5:55.21, 26. Becker 6:14.61.200 relay (11) — 1. Hutchinson (Papke, Abby Reiner, Ross, Hawker) 1:40.28.100 backstroke (38) — 1. Jessica Stangret (Wac) 57.28!P, 4. Bateman 1:01.51, 6. Carlson 1:02.47, 7. Nagy 1:02.56, 12. Ross 1:04.07.100 breaststroke (27) — 1. Elisa Burgstahler (DC) 1:06.18!P, 3. Hawker 1:08.88, 9. Mack-enna Stuber 1:11.15, 12. Ashley Reiner 1:15.49, t18. Carrie Stroming 1:17.69.400 freestyle relay (11) — 1. Orono (Emily-John Connors, Emei Thompson, Alison Tallen, Sam Norton) 3:39.61, 2. Hutchinson (Papke, Abby Reiner, Carlson, Cassens) 3:40.73.! — Section 3A RecordP — Pool Record

Hutch Class A State Seeds200 medley relay (26) — 1. Hutchinson 1:49.58.200 individual medley (21) — 4. Erin Hawker 2:12.24.50 freestyle (21) — 12. Haley Cassens 25.01.100 butterfly (26) — 4. Haley Cassens 58.97.100 freestyle (26) — 18. Caitlin Papke 55.06, 20. Casie Carlson 55.10, T22. Abby Reiner 55.17.200 relay (26) — 5. Hutchinson 1:40.28.100 backstroke (27) — 16. Megan Bateman 1:01.51, 21. Casie Carlson 1:02.47, T23 Jenna Nagy 1:02.56.100 breaststroke (21) — T10. Erin Hawker 1:08.88.400 freestyle relay (24) — 7. Hutchinson 3:40.73.

and ended with a one-yard touchdown dive by Metag.

The Tigers scored again on their second possession, this time after taking over from KM’s 31-yard line. Anderson ran it in from two yards out.

After its first two touch-downs, though, the Tigers surprised many by having Anderson run in a pair of two-point conversions to make it a 16-0 game.

“On t he f i rst one t hey roughed the kicker, so we were half the distance from the goal and figured we could get it,” Rostberg said. “The second one, we had seen on film how they didn’t leave anyone back and really rushed hard on extra points. We thought we could get that one, and didn’t think they would be ready for it (fake field

goal). They ended up being two big plays.”

They were fairly surprising plays, too, since Hutch has only attempted a two-point conver-sion one other time this year, and is now 3-for-3.

Although Hutch held the KoMets to 154 yards of total offense in the first half, they were able to score once on a two-minute touchdown drive that showcased KM quarter-back Riley Donovan.

After he completed two pass-es for the first 49 yards of the drive, Donovan kept the ball on the fifth play for a 31-yard touchdown sprint.

Hutch punted its third pos-session of the game, but af-ter forcing a KM turnover on downs to take over from their own 21-yard line, the Tigers

ground away the rest of the half on a 10-play touchdown drive with Anderson diving in from a yard out.

Hutch took its healthy lead into the second half looking to make it larger, but instead had to hang on for dear life.

The Tigers continued to dominate the time of possession (16:40 to 7:20), but they didn’t reach the end zone again and only had 151 total yards.

“They have a good defense and adapted to our running game,” Metag said. “We had to overcome that to win.”

The biggest change the KoM-ets made was to move its big offensive lineman Sam Stoll (275 pounds) and Zachary Pe-terson (320 pounds) over to the defensive line.

Most of the third quarter

was a battle for field position, and Hutch turned the ball over twice on downs after coming up short near KM’s 30-yard line. An interception by Jordan Yira held the KoMets off for a bit.

“I feel like we made some big plays when we needed them,” Yira said. “We were a little slow on offense but were get-ting stops.”

KM was able to eventually get some traction, and scored on a 71-yard march the Tigers failed to stop.

Hutch tried to answer back, but a tipped pass during the next drive fell into the open arms of KM’s Donovan for an interception at Hutch’s 36-yard line. Four plays later and the KoMets scored their third touchdown, but failed on the pass conversion attempt.

That is the way the game would stay as Hutch battled penalties but managed to run out the clock.

A tricky double pass from Josiah Rolf to Robbie Grimsley helped Hutchinson convert on third-and-long to keep the clock moving.

“We haven’t practiced it a lot, maybe two or three times,” Rolf said. “I was jacked and excited. I’ve been waiting for it all year.”

In the end it wasn’t the pret-tiest way to end the game, but it was good enough for the win.

“We made enough big plays defensively in the second half while our offense was stagnant on us,” Rostberg said.Hutchinson 23, Kasson-Mantorville 21Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . 8 15 0 0 – 23Kasson-Mantorville . . . . 0 8 7 6 – 21FIRST QUARTERHutch — Evan Metag 1 run (McKinley Anderson

run good), 5:03.SECOND QUARTERHutch — Anderson 2 run (Anderson run good), 11:56.KM —Riley Donovan 31 run (Chad Aaker pass from Donovan good), 9:58.Hutch — Anderson 2 Run, (Hahn kick good), 0:58.THIRD QUARTERKM —Donovan 7 run (Cooper Rose kick good), 1:23FOURTH QUARTERKM — Broc Berge 8 run (pass failed), 10:51.Team statisticsRushing att-yds: Hutch — 59-339; KM — 27-161Pass yards: Hutch — 42; KM — 125Total offense: Hutch — 381; KM — 286First Downs: Hutch — 17; KM — 16Penalties: Hutch — 8-79; KM — 4-36Individual statisticsRushing — Hutch: Anderson 23-143, Metag 22-120, Tory Adams 8-44, Mitch Petersen 3-27, Robbie Grimsley 3-16. KM: Donovan 16-100, Berge 8-49, Jacob Buchl 3-12 .Receiving — Hutch: Grimsley 1-30, Adams 1-12. KM: Chad Aaker 4-62, Berge 1-23, Jacob Buchl 3-39, Donovan 1-3, Gossard 1-(-3).Passing (comp-att-yds-td-int) — Hutch: Anderson 1-7-12-0-1, Josiah Rolf 1-1-30-0-0. KM: Donovan 9-19-109-0-1, Thomas Gossard 2-5-16-0-0.Interceptions — Hutch: Jordan Yira. KM: Donovan.

Two more entries over 2011

Lineup gains depth in off-season

Three WCC teams still standSWIM/DIVE Continued from page A11

HOCKEY Continued from page A11

PREVIEW Continued from page A11

KoMets gained traction in the second halfFOOTBALL Continued from page A11

ment games.“She has looked solid so far

in our scrimmages,” Fabel said. “She gained a ton of expe-rience last year after playing a third of the season, and she is looking promising in the net.”

The Tigers could take a few bumps and bruises along the way this season as they get

used to playing without last year’s stars, who accounted for 202 of the team’s 255 points.

Fabel is optimistic, though, that this year’s lineup will also come with its advantages.

“A little different this year is that we will be able to run three lines and 5-6 defense, versus two lines and 3-4 de-

fense last year,” Fabel said. “We are going to have more depth this year in talent, and there is more parity amongst the girls.

“Our weakness right now is finding out who is going to put some pucks in the net.”

That is going to be something that will be an advantage for everyone throwing.”

With so many passes likely to be thrown Thursday, the Tigers would love to continue their turnover trend. After go-ing through the first six weeks with only one interception, Hutch has picked things up lately with seven interceptions in the last five games.

Benson won’t be easy to turnover as he has a 4.6 TD/Int. ratio, but one or two in-terceptions Thursday could be the difference in the Tigers’ first state semifinal game since 2005 when they lost 30-27 to the Holy Angels.

WCC AND GRANITE RIDGE FACEOFF IN 4A

SEMIFINALS

The Wright County Confer-ence is often spoken of foundly as one of the top football con-ferences in the state, and its easy to see why.

Four WCC teams made it into the state playoffs, and three are still standing — Hutchinson and Holy Family Catholic in Class 4A, and An-nandale beat New London-Spicer 20-17 Saturday in the Class 3A quarterfinals.

But the WCC isn’t the only conference with bragging rights this year. Becker and Princeton, the other two teams left in the 4A state playoffs,

hail from the Granite Ridge Conference, which was a scheduling partner with the WCC this year.

Because both conferences had an odd number of teams they used each other to sched-ule games for the teams that did not have conference match-es each week.

Hutchinson fans will recall the season opener in Little Falls, and Glencoe-Silver Lake hosted Becker on homecoming night.

The WCC was the over-whelming winner in those cross-conference games with a 7-1 record. Here were the

results:Hutchinson 49, Little Falls 0Princeton 21, Mound-Westonka 7Dassel-Cokato 40, Foley 18Litchfield 35, St. Cloud Cathedral 34Annandale 40, Milaca 26Glencoe-Silver Lake 21, Becker 9Orono 40, Zimmerman 0New London-Spicer 20, Albany 7

The two conferences also clashed during the section playoffs as Annandale downed Mora (47-29) and Foley (21-0), and Becker beat Delano (21-13) in the finals.

How ironic that these two conferences will clash again in both 4A state semifinals, and perhaps even in the final game of the season.

DeLaSalle (10-0)

Becker (9-1)

Becker 21DeLaSalle 14

Hutchinson (10-0)

Kasson-Mantorville (9-1)

Hutchinson 23Kasson-M 21

Detroit Lakes (10-0)

Princeton (7-4)

Princeton 34Detroit L 31 (4OT)

Hill-Murray (8-2)

Holy Family Catholic (8-3)

Holy Family 27Hill-Murray 21

Becker

Thurs., Nov. 15Metrodome, 4:30 p.m.

Hutchinson

Princeton

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Holy Family

Fri., Nov. 23Metrodome, 4 p.m.

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Good luck to those girls competing at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

• Thursday, noon — Diving Prelims

• Friday, noon — Swimming Prelims

• Saturday, noon — All Finals

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Ho Jo’s 14.0Sweet New Name 13.0

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Nemec Concrete 23.0Kottke Trucking 22.0

High Game:Jane Kottke 202Jenny Plaisance 197Koreen Lemke 197

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Hometown Realty 119.0McKimm Transit 102.5

High Game:Kathy Hauer 219Elaine Schiebel 196

High Series:Sharon Gruenhagen 501Shirley Uldbjerg 484

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High Game:Scott Endersbe 279Randy Schroeder 268Beau Plaisance 268

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Barlow leads Hutch runners at NXN regional

Six of Hutchinson’s top varsity boys cross country runners traveled to Sioux Falls, S.D. Saturday to compete in the Nike Cross Nationals Heartland Regional race, a nation-wide high school cross country competition.

The Heartland Regional race in-cluded thousands of runners from Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska competing in multiple divisions.

Leading the Hutchinson runners in the boys championship division was Isaiah Barlow with a time of 16:28.86 that was good enough to put him in 48th place out of 331 total runners.

Riley Stenzel also raced in the

championship division and finished 199th with a time of 17:35.50.

In the boys green division race were four more Hutchinson runners.

Chandler Klawitter led them and took 36th place out of 237 runners with a time of 17:51.91, Cole Myers took 43rd with a time of 18:00.28, Tyler Karl was 83rd with a time of 18:34.84, and Blaine Stephenson finished in 117th place with a time of 19:06.90.

For some perspective, the top run-ner in the boys championship race finished in 15:16.04, and the green di-vision champion finished in 16:55.86.

Lakeville North wins AAA volleyball title

The Lakeville North volleyball team lost only one game out of matches

on its way to a Class AAA state title last week.

Eden Prairie faced top-seeded Lakeville in the championship match and lost 3-1.

Shakopee, the team that won the 2AAA section title, the same section Hutchinson plays in, fell to Lakeville in the semifinals and Blaine in the third-place match.

In the Class AA state tournament Marshall defended its title with a 3-1 win over Caledonia, the No. 2 seed at state, in the championship.

Belle Plaine, the Section 2AA champion, finished fourth after los-ing to Marshall in the semifinals and St. Croix Lutheran in the third-place game.

The Class A state title went to Bethlehem Academy, which defeated Southwest Christian 3-1 in the final.

The Section 2A champion, Martin County West, was swept by the even-tual champions in the first round, and then was swept by Nevis in the consolation bracket.

Mustangs put two onAll Conference list

The Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s football team lost its Class A state quarterfinal game 43-12 Saturday to Bethlehem Academy, finishing the season for all Southern MN Conference football teams.

With that the conference released it 2012 All-Conference members and Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart had two players named on the 31-man list.

Juniors Kyle Kubesh and Chris Schmidt both received the honor.

Kubesh was also an Academic All Confernce player.

Two more BLHS players received honorable mention, junior Tate Lange and senior Ryan Coulter.

In other conference awards, Red Rock Central’s Henry Rogotzke was lineman of the year, Springfield’s Lance Briard was defensive player of the year, Jordan Anderson of St. Mary’s was the offensive player of the year, and coach of the year was Brent Kucera of St. Mary’s.Southern MN All-Conference: Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s — Sean Mathiowetz, Jordan Anderson, Mitch Neid, Carter Krzmarzick, Andy Steffl, Lucas Heiderschedt; Springfield — Lance Briard, Jacob Menage, Christopher Kretsch, Trever Vanderwerf, Cody Graff; New Ulm Cathedral — Adam Schnobrick, Jacob Stadick, Jeff Osborne, Jack Waibel, Russ Hoffmann; Red Rock Central — Jeff Decock, Henry Rogotzke, Mitchell Schroepfer, Jordan Schroepfer; Wabasso — Blake Altermatt, Dalton Taylor, Tanner Rohlik, Matt Zeug; Cedar Mt./Comfrey — Zac Kerkhoff, Brady Kerkhoff, Andrew Richter; BLHS — Kyle Kubesh, Chris Schmidt; Sleepy Eye Public — Jake Trebesch, John Mangen.

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One of the highlights of Common Cup Ministry’s “Coming Together in Song VI” Concert is the mass choir numbers. Jim Nelson will direct the large group ensemble.

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Voices will be raised in song come Sunday when Common Cup Ministry’s annual concert, “Coming To-gether in Song VI,”

takes place at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Hutchinson High School.

Participating in this year’s event is Christ the King Lutheran, Vineyard Methodist, Faith Lutheran, Peace Lu-theran, Faith Presbyterian, Our Sav-ior’s Lutheran, Shalom Baptist, River of Hope, the Crow River Singers, the Vintage Singers, Stoney Point, Mona Hjerpe and Friends, Men of Faith and the Celebrate Christ Team.

“We tried to switch it up a little bit to keep it interesting,” said Geri Johnson, Common Cup Ministry volunteer.

Making its first appearance at the fundraising event is Stoney Point — featuring Brian Brosz, Lucy New-comb, Robin Kushuba and John Beck. The group will perform the protest song “If I Had a Hammer,” by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays.

Local performers — Mona Hjerpe and Friends — including Adam

Krumrie, John Rodeberg and Brian Brosz — will share with the audience an original song titled “Empty Me,” written by Hjerpe.

The Vintage Singers under the direction of Glenda Schuft and ac-companied by Julie Schwartz will entertain the audience with the song, “For All Which God Has Made.”

The Glencoe-based group was started shortly after the Glencoe Historic Preservation Society was

launched. The society was invited to participate in the Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care annual Fall Festival. A group came together to sing at the event. Several months later, the group expanded and became the Vintage Singers.

Also performing is the Hutchin-son-area community choir, the Crow River Singers. Under the direction of Jim Nelson and accompanied by Naomi Shadis, the group will sing “African Star Carol,” by Michael Barrett.

The Crow River Singers will con-duct their annual holiday concert, “A Christmas Celebration,” on Friday, Nov. 30, at First Congregational United Church of Christ and Sunday,

The annual ‘Coming Together in Song’ concert is the largest fundraiser of the year for Common Cup Ministry

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The Imuka Singers will introduce African folk songs and dancers to the audience at Sunday’s “Coming Together in Song VI” Concert.

If you goCommon Cup Ministry’s

“Coming Together in Song VI”

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When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18

Where: Hutchinson High School Auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road S.W.

Special Guest: Imuka Singers from Africa

Admission: There’s no charge to attend, but a freewill off ering will be taken

Call: Geri Johnson at 320-587-6733

“We tried to switch it upa little bit to keepit interesting.”Geri JohnsonCommon Cup Ministry volunteer

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Detour BandWEDNESDAY, NOV. 14: The Detour Band featuring Gary Stibal and Gary Mons will play from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Hutchinson VFW.

Ambassadors TasteTHURSDAY, NOV. 15: Start your holiday planning early at the Hutchinson Ambassadors Taste of the Holidays. New location this year — Crow River Winery.

Remembrance CeremonyWEDNESDAY, NOV. 14: The 20th annual Remembrance Program and Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14

Live music by the Detour Band — featuring “the Garys” — Gary Stibal and Gary Mons from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hutchinson VFW, 247 First Ave. S.E., 320-587-9929.A Night to Remember: The 20th annual Holiday Remembrance program joins with the ConnectCare, Light a Light for Hospice, at 6 p.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Chapel, 899 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson. The program with a memorial video tribute will be followed by the Hospice Remembrance Tree Lighting ceremony at American Legion Park. Christmas cookies, bars and beverages will be served following the tree lighting at the chapel. This event will replace the December Grief Recovery Friends meeting. For more information, call Rose or Nancy at the Hantge Funeral Chapel, 320-587-2128, or Mary Nelson with ConnectCare Hospice at 320-234-4738.

THURSDAY, NOV. 15

Support the Hutchinson Health Care Foundation Scholarship Fund by shopping the $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hutchinson Community Hospital’s Main Entry, 1095 State Highway 15 S.; 320-484-4438.Start your holiday planning early at the Hutchinson Ambassadors Taste of the Holidays, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E. Event features live music, door prizes, food, beverage, gift and service vendors. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Buy advance tickets at the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

offi ce in downtown Hutchinson. For more information, call the Chamber at 320-587-5252.DJ music from 8 p.m. to midnight every Thursday at Litchfi eld VFW, 915 U.S. Highway 12 E.; 320-593-9064.Tickets on sale for the fi rst show at 10 p.m. of “Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2” at Century 9 in Hutchinson. For more information, call the theater at 320-234-6800.

FRIDAY, NOV. 16

“Flight” starring Denzel Washington opens at Century 9 in Hutchinson; 320-234-6800.Live music by Twin Souls at 8 p.m. at the Eagles Aerie 4441 Club in the Best Western Victorian Inn, 1000 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson; 320-234-6406.

SATURDAY, NOV. 17

Live music by Girls Night Out, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Hutchinson VFW, 247 First Ave. S.E.; 320-587-9929.Snap Fitness’ fi rst Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk is today. This event is for everyone with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Same-day registration is $20 plus a donation of a nonperishable food item for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf. Packet pick up is from 7 to 8:45 a.m. on race day at the fi tness center in downtown Hutchinson. The race start is 9 a.m. at Snap Fitness. For more information, call Mark Morris, race organizer, at 320-234-7627.Live music by the Rhythm Kings from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at One Eyed Willy’s, 400 Central Ave., Lester Prairie; 320-395-1100.

SUNDAY, NOV. 18

Imuka Singers will participate in the 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. worship services at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1040 South Grade S.W., Hutchinson. The group is known for its traditional African music, dance, percussion and costumes. The public is welcome and there is no charge to attend. A freewill offering will be taken for Imuka to help defray the expenses of touring. For more information, call the church offi ce at 320-587-2776.Members of the Litchfi eld Area Writer’s Group will read selections from their new book, “In Other Words,” at 2 p.m. at Cricket Meadow Tea in downtown Litchfi eld. Coffee and cookies will be served. Copies of the book will be for sale. The public is welcome.Common Cup Ministry’s “Coming Together in Song VI” Concert at 3 p.m. at the Hutchinson High School Auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road S.W. A freewill offering will be collected. For more information, call Common Cup Ministry at 320-587-2213.The McLeod County Historical Museum will present a living history production titled “Diary of a Soldier During the Indian Troubles of 1862,” portrayed by Larry Macht. Macht, a longtime interpreter at Historic Murphy’s Landing, will portray Thomas Scantlebury, who along with a wagonload of boys, were on their way to Henderson to enlist to fi ght in the Civil War. Little did they know that in just a few days, war would come to him. This event will take place at the Coffee Company, 903 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson. Tickets are $10 and include program, pie and coffee. Seating is limited. For more information, call the museum at 320-587-2109.

MONDAY, NOV. 19

Wear your favorite sport jersey at the Crow River Golf Club Chili Cook off. Social at 6 p.m. followed by tasting from 6:30 to 7:30, buffet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and football featuring the Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers. The public is welcome to taste seven chili recipes created by Hutchinson-area chefs and vote for their favorite. The cost is $10. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 16 via email: [email protected]. Watch for more monthly events at the local golf club. For more information, call Peter Kurvers, general manager, at 320-587-3070, ext. 3.Hutchinson High School Choir Concert at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road S.W. Admission is free and the public is welcome; 320-587-2151.

TUESDAY, NOV. 20

Hutchinson Photography Club’s annual Photography Showcase from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. S.W. Event features live music by Michael Shynes, photo exhibit by members and wine bar. Admission is free. For more information, visit the club’s website at www.hutchphotographyclub.com.Texas Hold’em every Tuesday. Registration at 6:30 followed by fi rst shuffl e at 7 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 720 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson; 320-587-3116.Win prizes at live-hosted Trivia on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings, 1040 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson; 320-234-9453.

Upcoming events

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21

The fi lm “Lincoln,” directed by

Steven Spielberg and starring Daniel Day-Lewis as President Abraham Lincoln, opens today at Century 9 in Hutchinson; 320-234-6800.

THURSDAY, NOV. 22

Disabled American Veterans Hutchinson Chapter 37 and Auxiliary annual Thanksgiving Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hutchinson VFW, 247 First Ave. S.E. Free to all. Donations are welcome for the veterans homes in Minnesota. Call 320-587-9929 on Nov. 22 for transportation to and from the dinner, take-out orders or deliveries.

FRIDAY, NOV. 23

It’s Black Friday! Remember … the early shopper gets the best deals.

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

Live music by Prairie Rose, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Hutchinson VFW, 247 First Ave. S.E.; 320-587-9929.

FRIDAY, NOV. 30

Live music by the Rhythm Kings from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Glencoe VFW, 923 Chandler Ave. N.; 320-864-5992.

Galleries and museums

Clay Coyote Pottery and Gallery, 17614 240th St., Hutchinson, features functional pottery and American crafts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For directions or more information, call 320-587-2599.Twin Birch Gallery and Studio, 16281 S. Jefferson Road, Hutchinson, features artwork by Joyce Young. Hours: 2 to 4 p.m. Monday and Saturday; 320-587-6940.

Discover local history at the McLeod County Historical Museum, 380 School Road N.W., Hutchinson. It features local exhibits, a research library, monthly programs and special events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Memberships available. For more information, call 320-587-2109.Brown County Historical Museum, 2 Broadway N., New Ulm. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults and free for youth and students. For more information, call 507-233-2616.Cokato Museum and Historical Society Museum, 175 Fourth St. S.W., Cokato. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 320-286-2427.Dassel History Center and Ergo Museum, 901 First St. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 320-275-3077.Meeker County Historical Society operates the GAR Hall and Meeker County Historical Museum at 308 Marshall Ave. N., Litchfi eld. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Grand Army of the Republic meeting hall was built in 1885. The Meeker County Historical Museum was added to the rear of the GAR Hall in 1960; 320-693-8911.The Minnesota History Center features the exhibit “The U.S. Dakota War of 1862.” For more information about the exhibit, visit online at www.usdakotawar.org/events. For History Center information, call 651-259-3000, or visit online at www.mnhs.org/historycenter.

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GRANDMA VI’S PIES & COFFEE(formerly The Coffee Company)587-8420 • 903 Hwy. 15 South, Hutchinson Featuring gourmet and fair trade coffee, lattes,mochas, turtles, steamers, and Chai lattes,soups, sandwiches and bakery items. All of ourcoffee drinks can be ordered decaffeinated,with skim or soy milk, or using sugar-freesyrups. Start your day right with breakfast ortry our hearty sandwiches, delicious soups orfresh garden salads. All of our food is availablefor both dine-in and carry-out service. We alsooffer wonderful desserts from scrumptiousscones, muffins, and cookies to homemadeGrandma Vi’s Pies. We offer FREE Internet anda Courtesy PC. Come see what we’re brewingtoday, and check facebook for our daily spe-cials. Hours: Mon. –Fri., 6:30 am to 5 pm, Sun.8:00 am to 3 pm.

HUTCH CAFE • 587-2438 122 S. Main Street, Hutchinson Homemade food, genuine homestyle cooking featuring broasted chicken, daily spe-cials and breakfast specials Mon.– Fri. Take outavailable. All you can eat fish & chips Mon.–Fri.4–8 pm. Hours: Mon.–Fri. 5:45 am–8 pm; Sat.5:45–4 p.m.; Sun. 7 am–2 pm.

KING’S WOK • 587-2662 Plaza 15 Shopping Center, HutchinsonTake your taste buds on a trip to the orient.Delicious chinese to eat in or take out featuringCantonese, Szechuan, Hunan, Seafood, &American by a Hong Kong chef with 25 yearsexperience. Hours: Sun.–Thurs. 11 am–10:30 pm;Fri. & Sat.11am–11:30 pm.

LAMPLIGHTER II BARAND GRILL • 587-10101011 Hwy 15 S., Plaza 15, HutchinsonA hometown favorite, serving legendary burgers,chicken sandwiches, steaks, shrimp, pasta, saladsand the best buffalo wings around! Quench yourthirst with one of over 40 beers we have in stock.Bring the family - we have a great kids’ menu and1919 Root Beer on tap. Daily specials, & WildWing Nights (Mon./Tues.). Watch for scheduledweekend entertainment. Take out available.Open Mon.–Sat., 11 am–1 am. Starting Sept. 23OPEN SUNDAYS 11 am–10 pm. Pizza availableuntil close daily.

McCORMICK’S FAMILYRESTAURANT587-4417 • 1102 Hwy. 15 S., Hutchinson Locally owned & operated. Known for servingHomemade Food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.Offering fresh homemade pastry items daily suchas sweet rolls, muffins, donuts, scones anddesserts right down to the the rolled out piecrusts. Serving homemade breakfast, lunch anddinner specials every day of the week includingfresh daily, homemade soups. Known for all-you-can-eat BBQ ribs on Wednesday 4 pm-close,McCormick’s Friday Fish Fry all year long anddelicious Prime Rib Dinner starting at

4 pm on Saturday and Sunday evenings. We offerto-go orders, just call ahead or stop in. We cut ourown steaks on site. McCormick’s offers 7 breakfastspecials 6 am–10 am Mon.–Fri. Hours: Mon.–Sat. 6 am–9 pm; Sun. 7 am–9 pm.

VFW POST 906 • 587-9929247 1st Ave. SE, HutchinsonKeeping it local - We purchase our meat, dairy,juices, & bread products daily from local busi-nesses. We specialize in 9 flavors of wings (dinein or take out). Build your own burger & realmeat commercials on Thursday & Fridays -turkey, pork or beef. Steak fry the first Friday ofthe month. Fish Fry (pollock) every Friday.Catering on site to accommodate 250 people.Meeting rooms available. Bingo every Monday& Thursday at 5:30. Open Monday-Saturday at11:00 am.

SQUEAKY’S GRILL & BAR587-2352 • 1150 Hwy. 7 West, HutchinsonFor an enjoyable dining experience, visit ustoday. We offer a diverse menu from appetiz-ers, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, salads, dailylunch specials and more. A feature item youwill not be disappointed with is our own spe-cial recipe BBQ ribs. We have an excellent chil-dren’s menu for the little ones. Do not forget ifyou are visiting Hutch Bowl you can enjoy thesame menu. There is nothing “average” aboutthe atmosphere and friendly service. Lookingfor a place for a family gathering, groom’s din-ner, or business luncheon? A special banquetmenu is available for groups of thirty or more.A full bar available with Happy Hour Mon.–Fri.4–6 pm. Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 11 am–12 mid-night; Fri.–Sat. 11 am–1 am; Sun. 11 am–10 pm.

ZELLAS • 320-587-WINE (9463)14 Main St. S., HutchinsonAt Zellas, the integrity of our cuisine stemsfrom the origin of our ingredients. We considerthe quality of our food seriously and strive tooffer the very best to our guests through ourcommitment to local and organic ingredientswhenever possible. We have designed a chef-driven menu adaptable to seasonal changesand offer eclectic, local fare in a warm, invitingatmosphere. Whether it is a casual eveningwith our artisan pizzas, a family gathering, aquick and healthy lunch, an elegant steak din-ner or an afternoon with dessert and coffee,Zellas is a place for all people on any occasion.Join us Tuesday evenings from 4:00–close forhalf-price bottles of wine! Every bottle, everyTuesday! Hours: Tues.–Thurs. 11:00 am – 9:00pm; Fri.–Sat. 11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Sun. & Mon.available for private parties. We gladly acceptreservations by phone only.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 96587-2665 • 35 3rd Ave. SE, Hutchinson Try one of our famous homemade pizzas orone of our juicy burgers. Or check out a varietyof other items from our menu. Our kitchenhours are Tues.— Thurs. from 3-close, Fri.—Sat. 12-close with food specials available eachof those days. In addition, the second Friday ofthe month, fry up your own pork chop or steak(reservations suggested). Looking for enter-tainment throughout the week? Bingo on Tues.starts at 5 pm, Bargo on Wed. starts at 5 pm,and Poker on Thurs. starts at 7 pm. Finally, wehave late night Happy Hour every Fri. and Sat.from 9-11 pm. Planning a special occasion? Wehave ample room & great catering at reason-able prices. So stop in to support a veteranorganization that gives back to the community!

BUFFALO WILD WINGS234-9453 • 1040 Hwy. 15 South, Hutchinson One of the Top 10 Fastest Growing RestaurantChains, and our concept is more than just aNY-style wing joint with 14 signature sauces.We are also a sports bar complete with a fullmenu featuring everything from salads toappetizers to burgers, and a variety of specialtyitems. Hang out with friends, play trivia on ourBuzztime® Trivia system or watch the game onone of our big-screen TVs. At B-Dubs®, as weare commonly referred to, pull tables togetherwith friends and stay as long as you like. We area fun, edgy high-energy and easy-going restau-rant — much like the personalities of ourguests. Call ahead for convenient take-out!Open daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m.

COUNTRY KITCHEN 587-4940 • Hwy. 7 E., HutchinsonLocally owned & operated by Matt Woelfel, CountryKitchen offers delicious breakfast entrees availableall day. Choose from french toast, cinnamon roll,Belgian waffle, biscuits & gravy, omelettes, or TheBest Pancakes in Town.™ We also offer SkilletBreakfasts, including The Country’s Best Skillet,Skillet Scramble, or Farm Skillet. Try our lunch anddinner specialties, too! Steak, seafood or chicken isserved with a dinner roll and your choice of twosides. Don’t forget our delicious broasted chicken.Call 234-FOOD for CK on Your Way. Hours:Sat.–Sun. 6 am to 10 pm.

CROW RIVER WINERY587-2922 • 14848 Hwy. 7 E, Hutchinson Relax in Crow River Winery's inviting atmos-phere and savor the tastes of hand-craftedwines. Our staff will guide you through thewine tasting experience including popularselections of fruit wines, cold-hardy grapewines, reds, whites and even our famous garliccooking wine. Whether you are looking tounwind at our spacious tasting bar, enjoy con-versation with friends in one of our privatetasting rooms, select a bottle for a gift, orrestock your cellar; you'll love the variety thatcan only be found at Crow River Winery. Visitus online at www.CrowRiverWinery.com formore information on hours and events.

Dining Guide

KING’S WOK BUFFETKING’S WOK BUFFETDelicious Chinese to Eat In or Take OutFeaturing

• Cantonese • Seafood• Szechuan • American• Hunan • Ice Cream

by a Hong Kong Chef with 25 Years’ Experience!

We are your bestchoice for:• Family Dining• Business Meetings• Banquets• Lunch Break• Carry Out

King’s WokThirteen Years in HutchinsonPlaza 15 Shopping Center, Hutchinson

320-587-2662 Fax 320-587-8723Open Daily: Sun.–Thurs. 11 am–10:30 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am–11:30 pm

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A&EcinemaAT THE MOVIES

Epic love story comes to an endTHURSDAY, NOV. 15: The new fi lm “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2” concludes the love story between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. It is based on Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling series. Starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Kellan Lutz. Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence including disturbing images.

Waconia Theater651-777-3456 #560 • 109 West First Street

• No Children prices for R rated shows • New Admission prices: Adults $7.00; Child, Matinee &

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SPECIAL SHOWINGS - TWILIGHT, PART 2:Thursday, Nov. 15 • 10 PM Friday, Nov. 16 • 12:15 AMTwilight, Part 2 (PG-13) 12:15,2:30, 4:50, 7:25, 9:45 (4:50, 7:25 & 9:45only Mon.–Tues., Nov. 19-20)

Twilight, Part 2 (PG-13) 12:45,3:10, 5:40, 8:15 (5:40 & 8:15 only Mon. &Tues., Nov. 19-20) ENDS Nov. 20!

Wreck-It Ralph (PG) 12:25, 2:30,4:55, 7:00, 9:05 (4:55 & 7:00 onlyMon.–Tues., Nov. 19-20)

Skyfall (PG-13) 12:35, 3:35, 6:35,9:35 (6:35 & 9:35 only Mon.–Tues., Nov. 19-20)

Argo (R) 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20,9:35 (5:05, 7:20 & 9:35 only Mon.–Tues.,Nov. 19-20) ENDS Nov. 20!

Flight (R) 12:20, 3:20, 6:50, 9:30(6:50 & 9:30 only Mon.–Tues., Nov. 19-20)

STARTS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21:Life of Pi (PG) 12:10, 2:40, 5:05,7:25, 9:45

Rise of the Guardians (PG)12:30, 2:35, 5:00, 7:05, 9:10SPECIAL SHOWING OF ALL THE WEDNESDAYSHOWS: Wednesday, Nov. 21 • 12:05 AM

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Learn more about a career in Law EnforcementMcLeod County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Program

Open to youth 14 (finished 8th grade) to 18 years oldYou’re invited to attend the FirstNighter informational meeting

Sunday, November 18 • 7–8 pmMcLeod County Solid Waste Building

1065 5th Ave. SE, HutchinsonQuestions? Contact Deputy Patrick Geiken at 320-864-1368

or [email protected]

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Please join us on

Saturday, November 17 • 1-4 pmOPEN HOUSE/

APPRECIATION PARTYfor Dr. Virgil Voigt

• Appetizers & refreshments served • Door prizes• Visit with dog trainers in the area • Beans the Clown

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TTHANK YOU THANKSGIVING DINNERfor our successful year.

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 2211:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or until gone

VFW — 247 1st Ave. SE, Hutchinson

This Thanksgiving meal is free, however, a free-will offering is welcome. Any proceeds will go to the Veterans Homes in

Minnesota for supplies needed to veterans while in these homes,and to Meeker & McLeod County Veterans.

Transportation, take out orders, & delivery of meals will be provided for those needing it.

Call 320-587-9929 the morning of the 22nd.

Sponsored by: Disabled American Veterans & its Auxiliary of the Hutchinson Area.

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THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE!

TOP 2 WHITES ORDERED TOP 2 REDS ORDERED

Giesen Riesling

#1Notes of lemon andlime zest, jasmine,

ginger and ‘petrichor,’ whichmeans the aroma of rain ondry earth. Lovely and dry,the mineral acidity providesa structural backbone andlength to the palate of thisNew Zealand wine.

Jim Barry “The CoverDrive” CabernetSauvignon

#1On the southernboundary of Australia’s

Coonawarra is the old Penolacricket ground, which firstsaw the flashing cover drivesof the local champions in1950. This wine is dark garnetred with high clarity.

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Yalumba MuseumReserve Muscat

#2This lusciousdessert wine is deep

amber to tawny in colour,with the classic perfumedaroma of the muscatgrape—rose petal, gingerand orange peel,with a hint ofraisined fruit.

Jim Barry “The LodgeHill” Shiraz

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area faces north, capturingthe warmer conditions—anideal place to grow a premi-um Shiraz. The wine is a darkred/black and ready forimmediate enjoyment. $1899

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In area theaters

”Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2” PG-13. See photo for more movie information.

”Flight” R. Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot, miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on that plane? Starring Denzel Washington.

”Skyfall” PG-13. Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes and Javier Bardem.

“Wreck-it Ralph” PG. Life in the arcade isn’t easy for Ralph. He’s tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, the “good guy” star of their game. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he’s tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own hands to

change his destiny.“Argo” R. A true story of the

life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis — the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. Starring Ben Affl eck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman. Ends Tuesday, Nov. 20.

“Taken 2” PG-13. Liam Neeson returns as Bryan Mills, a retired CIA agent, who stopped at nothing to save his daughter, Kim, from kidnappers. When the father of one of the villains Bryan killed swears revenge, and takes Bryan and his wife hostage in Istanbul, Bryan enlists Kim to help them escape. Also starring Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen. Ends Tuesday, Nov. 20.

”Pitch Perfect” R. Arriving at her new college, Beca fi nds herself not right for any clique but somehow is muscled into one that she never would have picked on her own. What do they have in common? They sound great when they sing together. Starring Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow.

”Odd Life of Timothy Green” PG. Happily married couple Cindy and Jim Green can’t wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young

Timothy shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, Cindy and Jim — and their small town of Stanleyville — learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts. Starring Jennifer Garner.

“Brave” PG. Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defi es an age-old custom and unleashes chaos and fury in the kingdom. Can she undo the curse before it’s too late?

“Lawless” PG-13. The fi lm is based on the true story of the Bondurant Brothers, bootleggers in Prohibition-era Virginia. Starring Tom Hardy and Shia LaBeouf.

“Hope Springs” PG-13. Kay and Arnold are a devoted couple, but decades of marriage have left Kay wanting to spice things up and reconnect with her husband. To re-ignite the spark that caused them to fall for each other in the fi rst place, the couple attend a marriage retreat. Starring Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones.

“Ice Age: Continental Drift” PG. Manny, Diego and Sid embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift. The gang are challenged like never before to become heroes and do the impossible.

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6th Annual Kingston Apostolic Lutheran Church

CHILI SUPPERFriday, Nov. 16 • 5-7pmKingston Apostolic Church

71580 CSAH 27 - 1/4 mile West of Hwy 15

Chili, Corn Bread, Beverage and BarSoup alternative

with breadstick availableCraft & Baked Goods Sale also

Donations to Kingston Apostolic Lutheran Church (KALC). Proceeds to benefit our Sunday School & the Senior Lunch Fund.

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Sat., Nov. 17 • 2-7 pm • Litchfield VFWSpaghetti Dinner beginning at 2 pm ($8.00/ticket)

Tasz performing @ 8 pm• Raffle Drawings 2-7 pm • Meat Raffle

• Bake Sale • Games • Food • “Bubbles the Clown”

A Benefit forKelly (Bahr) Buechler

Cash donations can be mailed to:The Farmers State Bank,

Attn: Kelly (Bahr) Buechler Benefit, 318 North 1st St., Darwin, MN 55324.

For more info or to donate raffle itemsplease call: Candace Fank (320) 221-0827

or Tammy Schmitz (320) 593-1947.

Check out Kelly’s website atwww.giveforward.com/acureforkelly

Kelly was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2008. She was in remissionuntil this spring, when her cancer returned affecting her liver andabdomen. Kelly will be undergoing extensive medical treatments.

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Dec. 2, at Peace Lutheran Church, both in Hutchinson.

Under the direction of Jim Nelson, Sunday’s concert will end with three mass choir numbers: “Praise His Holy Name,” by Keith Hampton; “All Good Gifts,” by Schwoebel; and “Hope for Resolution.”

A SPECIAL GUEST

Also new this year is a perfor-mance by the Imuka Singers who will begin Sunday at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

The 30-member choir represents more than 10 community groups

from the northwestern shores of Lake Victoria. The group, which has been touring in the United States since September, will participate in the 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. worship services and will help kick off the church’s 50th year of ministry.

Wearing traditional costumes, the Imuka Singers’ performance will fea-ture African songs, dances and hand drumming.

The mission of Imuka’s choir goes beyond bringing East African music to the world. Its members use leadership and service to engage in their commu-nities, which helps social and economic

development in rural Tanzania.The choir’s performance at Sun-

day’s afternoon concert is provided by Christ the King as a gift in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

ABOUT COMMON CUP MINISTRY

“Coming Together in Song VI” is the largest fundraiser for the ecumen-ical ministry program with offices in Hutchinson and Glencoe.

The nonprofit organization was founded in 2002, with the mission to gather and share spiritual and finan-cial resources of area churches with those in need.

Its areas of ministry include: the parish nurse program, diaper dis-tribution, the Back to School supply program, the Warm Coat program and an every-other-month food out-reach. It also supplies spiritual help in the form of prayer and gives away adult and children’s Bibles to clients.

Those in need contact Common Cup for help. Assistance is given in the form of vouchers, never cash.

Common Cup also works with other community agencies includ-ing McLeod County Social Servic-es, Heartland Community Action, McLeod Alliance for Victims of

Domestic Violence, Crow River Habi-tat for Humanity, McLeod County Department of Corrections, McLeod County school districts, the Salvation Army, the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf, Twice is Nice and West Central Industries.

“The need is great,” said Bev Bonte, executive director of Common Cup Ministry.

Bonte said the community can help Common Cup by continuing its generous support through prayer, volunteerism and financial gifts.

For more information, call Bonte at 320-234-8344.

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NICE, BIG & DIFFERENT2 BR apt., appliances furnished,w/laundry, heat included, smallpets considered. Convenient loca-tion near Ridgewater College, hos-pital, shopping, theater. Availablenow. 320-455-0953, 612-749-8725

Nice 2 BR, heat included, quiet, well-maintained, near hospital, shopping,schools. HEAT PAID! See now andmove right in! Dave: 320-583-3359 orPam: 320-296-0334

HUGE 1 & 2 BR, Excellent location,near hospital and Walmart, laundry,OSP, 231 Freemont Ave SE. $500 &$575, heat paid. 320-587-1099

FOR RENT: 2 BR, direct access, nohallways, $550 includes water, sewer,garbage & heat, you pay electric. 320-583-6601

FAIRLANE APARTMENTS2 BEDROOMS $500 month. ONE leftwith a balcony. Plus damage deposit.Off street parking, on-site laundry. 1 catwith damage deposit and monthly petfee apply. Call 320-266-5460

EFFICIENCY APT. All utilities paid.$325 month. Month to month lease.Available mid Nov. 320-587-7389

ECHO DRIVE: 1 BR $400 month.References, deposit required. Water,sewer, garbage included. Laundryon-site. Available immediately. 320-296-1061

BRIGHT, LARGE 1 BR, AC, balcony,dishwasher, laundry on-site, free heat,$480 month. No pets. 320-455-9196

APARTMENTS FOR RENT. Nice, qui-et. 2 BR, $485 month. 1 BR, $410month. Month to month lease, no pets.Garages available. Call Lynn, 320-587-0547

APARTMENTS FOR RENT, 1 and 2 BR apartments

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2 BR, 2 BA, new carpeting, Master-bathclaw tub, separate shower, ceramic tile.Main floor washer/dryer, CA. $750+.320-234-3523www.hutchinsonmnrealestate.com

2 BR, 1 BA, with full basement,garage, in duplex. Nice, exception-ally clean, established, quiet neigh-borhood, all appliances. $740month. Del, 320-310-5387

2 BR, 1 BA, starting at $600 month.Also 1 BR, $545/month. includes heat,water, sewer, trash. Pets ok. 320-234-7334

2 BR APT, First floor, includes heat,water, garbage. $600 month. Garageavailable for additional cost. Available12/1. 320-234-5974, 320-241-0040

Hutchinson 6500

BIG 3 BR, lots of room, washer, dryer,deck, private entrance and parking. Nopets. 320-583-5395

2 BR APT with garage, near downtown.Clean and quiet. Nosmoking/drinking/pets. References re-quired. 320-587-7993 or 320-587-3888.

2 BR APT for rent in Hutchinson, $550month, tenant pays electric and gas.Pets ok. Call 320-510-0768

2 BR & 1 BR APTS. Newly decorated,taupes tans and browns. New appli-ances, close to school and uptown. Call320-583-8782

Hutchinson 6500

LAKEHOME FOR RETREAT. Shortand longer rentals available. Sleeps 6+.Furnished, heat/AC. Lake Jennie. 320-587-8809

Vacation Rentals 6070

TOY STORAGE, BOATS, RV's,campers. 0-14', $110. 14-18' $120.-Call 320-587-5483 leave a message.

STORAGE FOR CARS, trucks,boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles,has cement floor. Reasonablerates. $125 for maximum 22', for6 months. $1 per foot/month over22'. Or $25 month under 22'. Also rental space for farm machin-ery, campers, trailers. 320-562-2205

GLEN KNOLL STORAGE: Hwy 22NW, Glencoe. 5X10/$35; 10x10/$45;10x15/$55; 10x20/$65; 10x25/$75;10x30/$85; 10x40/$115. 320-864-5294

GARAGES AVAILABLE FOR RENT.$49 month. 320-455-9196

Storage Rental 6060

Auctions 5030

FOR RENT MULTI-PURPOSE COMMERCIAL SPACE

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18358 203rd StreetContact 651-280-0072

Office/Commercial 6030

OFFICE SPACE FOR Rent: NewerBuilding, Shared Receptionist, Individu-al Office or 3 Office Suite with Confer-ence Room, Hutchinson. Call Janet320-583-6042

FOR RENT: 3880 sq. ft. heated ware-house, shop space. 320-583-5844

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

101 PARKPLACE, Private office suitesfrom $400., also Main St. retail/officespaces 1,000-2,200sq. ft. 612-750-5944

Office/Commercial 6030

WANTED: LAND OWNERS willing toprosper with a respected farmmanager/operator. We can work togeth-er to capitalize on your investment. Asalways, competitive with references.Over 100 years of Family DiversifiedAgriculture. Scott Streich. (320) 583-5324.

Farm Land 6020

NEWER COUNTRY HOME, executivestyle near Lake Jennie “HUGE”!!, 4+BR, 4 BA, $1400 month, fantastic familyhome on wooded 3 acres. 320-434-0962

HOUSE FOR RENT in rural BuffaloLake. Call Gene Lewis 507-420-5389

GIBBON, 2 BR RAMBLER, attachedgarage, 3-season porch $500 + utilities,deposit, no pets, 507-276-7000

3 BR, 2 BA, HOUSE IN LITCHFIELDExtremely clean, New paint, oak floors,central air, washer/dryer, 2 stall garage,nice backyard, great location. nopets/no smoking. $725. plus utilities.612-618-7114 or 320-286-6389

3 BR UPPER DUPLEX with garage,washer/dryer. Month to month lease.Available 12/1/12. $525 includeswater/sewer/garbage. See athttp://home.mchsi.com/~dalek/index.html. 320-327-2712 Hutchin-son

Homes for Rent 6005

Hutchinson 6500

Auctions 5030

CUTE 2 BR APT in Olivia, nearhospital, park, and schools, FREETV with 12 month lease, $460month. 952-955-1889

Rental Apartments 6001

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595 LYNN ROAD SW Sat. Nov. 17, 10am-2pm ESTATE SALE: Furniture, appli-ances, antiques, phonograph,records, & much more. Everythingmust go!

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TORO 24” 2-STAGE snowblower, elec-tric start, as is. $100. 320-238-2306

SNOWBLOWER, 42”, 2 stage, fits frontmount on lawn tractors, $250. 320-238-2306

SIMPLICITY RIDING LAWN tractor,16HP, 48” deck, hydrostatic drive, as is,$250. 320-238-2306

SEARS SNOW BLOWER. 2-stage with26-inch cut, 8HP engine, with electricstart. Runs but has been sitting, willneed tune up. Hutchinson, Asking $120.Dave, 320-583-7361, leave message

PARTING OUT RIDING LAWN mow-ers, rear trans axle for riding lawn mow-er, starters, carburetors. Parts startingat $50. 320-238-2306

MARY MAC WOOD chipper, 5HP mo-tor, low hours, runs great. $200. 320-234-7981

JACOBSEN, 26”, 2 stage, snowblower,electric start, needs servicing. $250.320-238-2306

AIRENS SNOWBLOWER, 24”, 2-stage,as is, electric start. $100. 320-238-2306

Yard/Garden 4110

FREE KITTENS to a good home. Call320-434-5032

ACCEPTING CANDIDATES LOOKINGto adopt a 7-month black/white kitten.Survivor of a terrible animal abuse actand has survived,minus one eye. Work-ing on trust with people, needs dedica-tion of time to gain it back again. If inter-ested in meeting Peanut, 320-583-4562or :[email protected]

Pets/Free 4080

RAT TERRIER PUPS. First shots,docked, wormed, companion for fami-lies, kids, elderly, truckers, $125 cash.320-221-3081

EZ OBEDIENCE & BOARDING.HUTCHINSON. Dog Obedience Classes: Puppy Kinder-garten, Wed. Nov. 14, 7-8pm. BeginnerDog Obedience, Nov. 14, 8-9pm.Call 320-395-2693.www.ezobediencedogtraining.com

Pets 4070

BEEF: CORN AND Grass fed, halvesand quarters available. Contact Mark.320-552-0869.

Food/Produce 4040

WANTED: OLD FARM TRACTORS,Garden tractors, Flywheel engines, andFarm related antiques. Please call andlet me know what you have. PayingCash! 320-223-1914

Farm Equip/Sup. 4020

4000 Farm/Garden

WANTED: VEHICLES RUNNINGor not. Cash on the spot. $200 -$1000. Call Dick, 320-220-1095

WANTED TO BUY: Polaris TX's fromthe 1970's. Running or not. 320-543-2401

WANTED TO BUY: Junk cars, trucks,farm machinery, batteries. Will paycash. Punk Lundeen, 612-202-4470

LOOKING FOR STURDY bookshelf tobe used for local non profit organiza-tion. Donation appreciated. 320-583-0791

Buy Sell Trade 3200

WANTED: JUNK & Repairablevehicles and farm machinery.Paying top $$$24 hour towing availableCall 320-275-3960

2004 BUICK LESABRE, 104,000 miles,newer brakes, shocks. Recent trannyflush, 3800 engine. $5000 BO. 320-583-0665

Misc. Wheels 3199autos/recreational

VINTAGE MOTORCYLE. 1960's Hondamodel 55. For parts or repair. $150.320-857-2124

TIRES (2), 70/R15 steel rims, $20.Rims are from 1998 Ford Taurus wag-on. With 3.0 V6 engine, FWD, Call An-drew, 320-296-0824 anytime

MID-SIZED CAR TRAILER, excellentcondition. $600 firm. 320-262-9320

HUB CAPS: 1978 Chevy, ¾ ton pickup,Scottsdale, 2WD, 1989 Ford F350. $20for each set. 320-238-2306

CAR RAMPS, HEAVY duty, $45. 320-587-4837, 320-583-6561

(3) P265 70 R17 tires, good tread, $40a piece. 320-221-0886

Auto Accessories 3198

SPEAR FISHING DECOYS, assortedsizes and colors. Bear Creeks, hand-made. $15 & up. 320-587-5821

MANKATO, 4'x6', suitcase, fish house.$100. 320-221-0343

HARD PLASTIC ICE fishing sled, 2'x4'.$20. 320-221-0343

FISH HOUSE CABELA'S, 5'x6', 4 holesuitcase. $150. 320-221-0343

(2) SNOWMOBILE HELMETS, ArcticCat, green, black, and white, with heat-ed visor, 1 L and 1 XL, like new, $75each. 320-587-5873

Winter Sports 3193

L & L MINI STORAGE: Hwy 19 West,Winthrop, MN. 10x10/$30. 10x15/$45.10x20/$55. 10x25/$65. Call (507) 766-5766

Storage/Vehicles 3192

WHITE NIKE VOLLEYBALL shoes,womens size 5, $5. Call 320-587-7860

TROLLING MOTOR, MARINER Maud-er, $135. 320-693-8934; after 6 pm.

SNO-FURRY WOOD SLED, metal run-ners. $14. 320-593-2967

SAVAGE 300 MODEL 99 lever rifle.$600. 320-583-3220

OLD SCHOOL ICE fishing jig stick rods& spear fish decoy rods. $12.50 each.320-587-5821

NIKE SHARK FOOTBALL spikes,black, like brand new, barely used, size8.5, $35. Call 320-587-7860

INSULATED FISH HOUSE, 6X8, onskids. $400. 320-327-2221

INDIAN LAKE GAMEBIRDS. Specialprice Birds for butcher available now.Pheasants available now throughspring. Large quantities available. 507-647-3928. Indianlakegamebirds.com

ICE HOCKEY EQUIPMENT: Ice hock-ey goal, $40. Goalie hockey leg pads,32”, $150. Goalie chest & arm protec-tor, $60. All in good condition. Used 2years. 320-693-3577

ICE AUGER, 7” with new blades. $20.320-587-9409

HOCKEY GLOVES-YOUTH red/blackSalming size 130/140. Used but still ingood condition. Would fit a child ap-proximately age 7-10. $10. 320-693-3602 anytime.

GRANDPA'S OLD TWO drawer fishinglure storage chest, 42 total old plugs,spoons, bass poppers, various brands.Appraised at $420. Will sell for $380firm. 320-587-5821

FISH TV UNDER water viewing sys-tem. $50. 612-481-8170

FISH HOUSE TRAILER frame. Mea-sures 7' x 13', not including the hitch.Wheel retract will need some re-design.Clean title with permanent license. Ask-ing $325. Leave message, 320-583-7361, Hutchinson

DEER STAND, The Tree Lounge, verygood condition, $100. Call 320-221-3123

DEER HUNTING DRAG sled. $20. 320-221-0343

BOYS UNDER ARMOUR basketballshoes, very good condition. Size 7Y.$10. 320-587-3456

BASKETBALL SHOES, MEN'S Nikesize 9. White with black and red. Worn2 months during spring basketball. Pur-chased April 2012. Paid $49.99, asking$20. 320-395-9839

Sporting Goods 3191

BOYS HOCKEY SKATES, size 10 inchildren's. $10. 320-587-3456

3-PIECE HUNTING coat, vest, bib set.Size 36. $50. 320-583-2903

1 PAIR SOREL waterproof, insulatedboots, size 14, $30. 320-587-2043

1 PAIR SOREL SLIP-ON insulatedboots, good for -100° below, neverworn. Size 13, $60. 320-587-2043

Sporting Goods 3191

TABLE SAW, 10”, Craftsman, 4' table,runs good. $75. 320-282-7056

STANDING ROUTER TABLE. $20,320-593-7055

ROUTER TABLE, $15. 320-282-7056

CRAFTSMAN 10” table saw, 4' table,runs good, $75. 320-593-7055

Power Equip/Tools 3190

SUPERIOR HUFFY MENS bicycle, 15speed, $30. Call 320-587-2839

BOYS & GIRLS Trek bikes. 12”-16”-20”.Very nice, used. ¼ price of new. Willhold until Christmas if wanted. $37-$49.320-593-2271

Bicycles 3171

YAMAHA ELECTRIC KEYBOARD. 36keys, 100 different instrument sounds.Works perfect. With new stand. $35.Call anytime, 507-317-4697, leave mes-sage

YAMAHA ALTO SAXOPHONE, YAS23 for sale. Well cared for band instru-ment. $600 or offer. Call 320-223-3201if interested.

SELMER FLUTE for sale. Excellentcondition! Used bare minimum in 2 Mid-dle School seasons. New over $800,Selling for $475. 320-582-1329

PIANO, UPRIGHT, good condition.$150. Call 320-587-2423

PACKARD PIANO, older, all ivory keys,in good condition, $100. Call 952-442-4913

KING TROMBONE & CASE, good con-dition. $195. 320-693-3577

HONDO BASS AMPLIFIER w/ 15' cordincluded. Works and sounds sweet.Used little-$75. Call 320-693-3602

ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH strap andcapo. Good condition. Need 1 string re-placed. $125. 763-639-2703

Musical Instruments 3170

WWII “WEAPONS of WAR” large hard-bound book, good condition, $10. Call320-223-5171

WALLPAPER, CONSERVATIVE COL-ORS & pattern. $2 per roll. 320-587-6986

UTILITY SHED. 8'X10', $400. 320-221-0343

TORNADO FOOSBALL TABLE, coinoperated. $400. 320-262-9320

TILT BED TRAILER, 8x8, lifetime li-cense. $250. 320-327-2221

STORAGE SHED, 11'4”w X 14'2”l x15'10” h, $400. Sorry, no checks, cashonly. Call Brian 612-756-3234, anytime

STEEL WAGON WHEELS, three, eachmounted on a base. $20 each or allthree for $50 Hutchinson cell 314-941-9736

PRE-LIT CLEAR GARLAND, 25', withlighted wreath. $15. 320-693-8787

POOL TABLE, FULL size, comes with 2sets of balls, cues, rack and other ac-cessories. Asking price is $200 BO.320-310-2117 or 320-237-7263, leavevoicemail message or text

OPEN SIGN. CONSTANT on or puls-ing. $65. 320-587-4837, 320-583-6561

OLD BOTTLE & can soda pop, beeropeners. Hamm's, Budweiser, GrainBelt, Squirt, Pepsi Cola. $3 each. 320-587-5821

NEW IN BOX, “Grow with me” trike,original, Fisher Price. $25. 320-587-3456

METAL ICE FISHING SPEAR, goodcondition, $60. Call 320-223-5171

MATTERHORN, CHRISTMAS TREE,6/1/2', fully assembled and decoratedwith 5 strings of clear lights. $25. 320-693-8787

LOPI WOOD STOVE, with glass doors.Metal desk. 507-834-6529

LA-Z-BOY RECLINER, like new, 2years old, burgundy color. $150. 320-583-6903

KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER, with pow-er drive, $125. 320-848-6117

INSULATED OVERHEAD GARAGEdoor, 9x7, in great shape. $200. 320-583-1565

“HOW TO BECOME thin naturally byeating more.” $40. 320-593-2967

HOT TUB, 6 person, Image Spa, $650.320-587-2215

HEAVY DUTY LADDER, Tri-fold alu-minum, Werner, $125. 320-455-0259

HEAT DUCT BOOSTER fan, 120 volt,fits into 6-inch round or rectangularduct. Brand is Tjernlund. Never used. InHutchinson. Asking $25. Dave, 320-583-7361, leave message

GRANDPA'S OLD POCKET knife col-lection, 12 total, variety of sizes and col-ors. Appraised at $175. Will sell for$125. 320-587-5821

GLASS BLOCKS, GREAT for crafts. $2each. 320-693-2707

Misc. For Sale 3160

Evergreen Apartments115 Jefferson St. SE, Hutchinson

320-587-9432

Evergreen Apartmentsoffers you a home full ofamenities 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 andbetter, and/or disabled.

Call or stop in today to find out moreabout our facility!

Applications being accepted for waiting list.

Rent Based on Income

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Twin Oaks Townhomes320-345-9597 • [email protected]

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Cats & dogs welcome!

Starting at $625 for 2 BedroomsStarting at $525 for 1 Bedroom

1st Month FREEwith 12 month lease

40 Acres, Sumter Twp, McLeod Co.

FARM LAND AUCTIONTues., December 4, 2012 - 10:00 AM

Sale held at the Community Center, 310 2nd St. N., Brownton, MN

Land: 38.99 acres

Sec 29, Sumter Twp, McLeod Co.

Tillable Acres: 36.77

Location: From downtown Brownton, MN go north on County Road 25, just as you leave

town and cross the bridge, the land begins on theeast side of the road.Prodex Rating: 80.2

Land has been surveyed. Sold as one parcel.

For Complete Information Packet, Terms, and Maps:

Call listing broker Larry Mages 507-240-0030

Great River Sumter Trust

Auctioneers: Larry Mages, 72-04 Lafayette, Mn. 507-240-0030

Matt Mages, New Ulm; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl,Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin

Web: www.magesland.comBroker: Mages Land Co & Auction Service LLC;

Not responsible for accidents day of sale or during inspection.

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ACOMA TOWNSHIP IS HIRINGa part-time backup snowplow oper-ator with heavy equipment experi-ence. Snowplow truck with wingand grader experience preferred.320-587-2155

Seasonal Positions 8500

Manufacturing 8100

FULL TIME PROGRAM COORDINA-TOR POSITION available in Olivia,MN. The position leads services, de-livers direct care and support to indi-viduals with developmental disabili-ties, coordinates the activities of theemployees, and mentors support per-sonnel to insure quality services.Hours will be a mixture of morningsand afternoons and will include someweekends. Must possess validdriver's license/be insurable, meetbackground check requirements.Preference given to applicants withleadership qualities, and experienceworking with persons with develop-mental disabilities. There are also PT direct care posi-tions open in Hector, Buffalo Lakeand Hutchinson. Apply online at:jobs.thementornetwork.com/minnesotaIf you have problems applying onlineplease call Becky at 320-833-0148REM South Central Services, Inc.EOE/AA

Social Services 8145

Manufacturing 8100

AMERICORPS VOLUNTEER neededin Hutchinson and Glencoe. 12-15hours each week; $200 monthly livingallowance. Provide safety and compan-ionship for persons with chronic healthconditions so family caregivers can takea break. Contact Jan Novotny at 320-894-0479 or [email protected]

Part Time 8110

REDWOOD METAL WORKS – Red-wood Falls Now Accepting Applica-tions for: Aluminum Welder. Three tosix months related experience and/ortraining preferred. Competitive Bene-fits Package includes: Group Medical& Dental coverage, LifeInsurance/401k Plan, Paid holidays &Vacation/Uniforms. Applicationsavailable at: Redwood Metal Works,36419 US Highway 71, RedwoodFalls.E-mail: [email protected] / AA M/F/D/V

Manufacturing 8100

MASTERSON STAFFING SOLU-TIONS has several immediate openingsin the Chaska area. We have all threeshifts open. These positions are Temp-to-Hire. The company offers great bene-fits. We are seeking employees thatwant to advance in a company andwant long term employment. Operatemachines, assemble product, palletize.-Must be flexible in job duties. -Must be able to pass a backgroundcheck. -Must be able to pass a drug screen.-Must have a GED or H.S. Diploma. We are an e-verify company. PreferredSkills: Previous manufacturing experi-ence. Call 952-496-0640 or stop at ourShakopee office at 155 1st Ave. East.Masterson Staffing is an Equal Oppor-tunity Employer.

PRINTING &FINISHING

Impressions Incorporated, a manu-facturer of folding cartons andcarded packaging, seeks an indi-vidual to work in our die cutting de-partment. If you are experienced inmanufacturing and available towork overnights, three twelve-hourshifts per week, you are invited toapply. We offer a competitivewage and a full suite of benefits.

Impressions, Incorporated235 Eastgate Drive

Hutchinson, MN

Apply Nov. 12th–Nov. 16th Mon.-Fri. 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Apply in person, no phone calls please.

Manufacturing 8100

Want to see the country and get paidfor it?-Top pay for experienced drivers-Pay based on odometer miles-Safety bonuses-Insurance negotiable-Refrigerated trailers-Requirements:-Class A CDL-Clean MVR-25 yrs or older with 3 yrs verifiableOTR experienceKADYL INC Litchfield, MN320-373-6940 Ask for Clint

Litch Help Wanted 8085

Full Time 8050

GET PAID TO GO TO CHURCHOur business provides church leaderswith the impressions of first time visi-tors. We'll hire you to attend a serviceand give us your feedback. Sign Up:[email protected]

HomeSource of Hutchinson hasimmediate openings for the followingpositions:

~Delivery & Installation~Appliance Service

~Sales/Customer Service

We are looking for reliable individu-als with a great attitude. Apply inperson at: 1130 Hwy 7 West,Hutchinson. No Phone calls please.

Hutch Help Wanted 8075

WELDERS Hiring now, for SchweissDoors and Parts. Excellent pay andbenefits Hector/Fairfax MN. Call (507)426-8273

LOCAL ROOFING CONTRACTORlooking for individuals to help with roof-ing jobs. Must have valid drivers li-cense. 320-587-7631 or 612-709-5851.

FT or PT TRUCK DRIVER, Class ALicense, health card, experienceneeded, 320-894-6231

Full Time 8050

DRAFTING POSITION, hiring now. Au-toCad/Solid Works experience is re-quired. Apply at Schweiss Doors. Ex-cellent pay and benefits. At Hector/Fair-fax MN. Call (507) 426-8273

Full Time 8050

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER(EBD) opening with SW/WC ServiceCooperative with placement at theCosmos Learning Center in Cosmos,MN. Bachelor Degree with E/BD li-censure required. Teacher will pro-vide services to students in a self-contained, all day setting, collaborat-ing with paraprofessionals and men-tal health therapists and other mem-ber school district staff. Remainingdays left of 185-day contract for the2012-13 school year. Online applica-tion can be filled out atwww.swsc.org/application . Applica-tion deadline is November 21, 2012however position will remain openuntil filled. For more information or ifyou have questions please contactDan Halvorson at 320-877-7074, ext.2405. EOE.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPRO-FESSIONAL - opening with SW/WCService Cooperative with placementat the Cosmos Learning Center, Cos-mos, MN. High school degree orGED required. Must pass ParaProTest within first 3 months of employ-ment. Starting at $12.32/hour andup, depending on qualifications, in-cludes benefits. Complete online ap-plication at www.swsc.org/applicationApplication deadline is November14, 2012 however position will re-main open until filled. For more infor-mation or if you have questionsplease contact Dan Halvorson at320-877-7074, ext. 2405. EOE.

Education 8040

HELP WANTED: CACTUS JACKS inStewart hiring bartenders and cooks.Call 320-583-0751

Dining/Bar 8035

8000 Employment

SPACIOUS DOUBLEWIDE IN Hutchin-son. 3 BR, 2 BA, A/C, all appliances,lease/finance from $495 month. OAC.www.swsales.org 612-759-9161

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, allreal estate advertising in this newspaperis subject to the Fair Housing Act whichmakes it illegal to advertise “any prefer-ence, limitation or discrimination basedon race, color, religion, sex,handicap,familial status, or national ori-gin, or an intention, to make any suchpreference, limitation or discrimination.”Familial status includes children underthe age of 18 living with parents or legalcustodians; pregnant women and peo-ple securing custody of children under18. This newspaper will not knowinglyaccept any advertising for real estatewhich is in violation of the law. Ourreaders are hereby informed that alldwellings advertised in this newspaperare available on an equal opportunitybasis. To complain of discrimination callHUD toll free of 1-800-669-9777. TheToll-free telephone number for the hear-ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

Mobile Homes 7080

HUTCH CITY LOT, sodded, all utilitiesin. REDUCED to $15,000. Bonus 1 cargarage. 510 California Street. Call JoPetersen, 763-442-1804, Fazendin

Lots/Acreage 7070

TWIN HOME. FSBO. On Crow Riv-er Golf Course, Hutchinson, 2 BR,3 BA, full basement, over 3,000 sqft. A-1 location on the 6th green!Many upgrades. Contact Lee 612-720-0420

Houses 7040

FOR SALE: CHARMING 1 BR HOME,2 car garage in Hutchinson. Corner lot132x72. Before 5pm 320-582-3216. Af-ter 5pm 320-327-2690

3,000 SQ FT HOME for sale in Gibbon.4 BR, 3 BA, double garage, thoroughlyremodeled. Appliances included. Avail-able C/D, zero down. A good creditrecord, references and an earningstatement are necessary. Call Dennisfor details. 612-816-7098

Houses 7040

HWY 7 OFFICE/WAREHOUSE withShowroom for lease, approximately4000 square feet, 612-845-4112.

Commercial 7010

7000 Real Estate

LAKESIDE APTS. SILVER LAKE. 1BR. Basic rent $270, includes heat.Equal Opportunity 62+. 320-327-2536,Al and Pearl Branden

Silver Lake 6690

Cosmos 6570

Hutchinson 6500

2 BR NEW AUBURN apartment,only 20 minutes from Hutchinson, 7minutes from Glencoe. Garage,water, sewer, garbage included.$450 month. References required.No pets. Available Now! 320-327-2928

New Auburn 6660

2 BR APT in Lester Prairie, quietbuilding, your own garage, on-sitelaundry, $620 month. 952-955-1889

Lester Prairie 6650

GLEN KNOLL PARK in Glencoe has 2& 3 BR mobile homes for rent startingat $500 includes lot rent, water, sewer,& trash. No pets/smoking. Backgroundchecks required. 320-864-5294.

Glencoe 6610

TOWNHOMES FOR RENTSpacious, one level, 2 bdrm townhomes w/garage, CA, W/DhookupsGlencoe $615 per month (12th month free) Brownton, $585 per month (12th month free) all utilities renters responsibility,security deposit required service animals onlyCall Virgil at 320-779-0015 orSue at 320-235-8637 ext 2873

Dassel 6590

NEWER 2 BR Apartment in 3-plex,heated garage, nice neighborhood,$550 month, water and heat included.Available 12/1! 612-805-9436

Brownton 6540

Cosmos 6570

Hutchinson 6500

CREEKSIDE APARTMENTSFREE cable, 2 BR's now avail-able. Quiet, country setting inLitchfield. 320-693-6091 or 1-800-892-2091

3 BR APT in Litchfield, All utilities (ex-cluding heat) included, including cable!Ground level, available now. $530month. 320-292-0675

1 BR COMPLETELY furnished, withgarage on Lake MinnieBelle. $750 in-cludes all utilities even cable and inter-net. 320-583-6601

Litchfield 6510

Mechanical Designer Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (CPS) Inc. specializes in cheesemaking equipment and provides proven solutions for evaporation and dryingpowder technologies. Tetra Pak CPS Inc. is part of Tetra Pak, the world'sleading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closelywith our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmen-tally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions ofpeople in more than 170 countries around the world. With almost 22,000employees based in over 85 countries, we believe in responsible industryleadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, “PROTECTSWHAT'S GOOD” reflects our vision to make food safe and available,everywhere. The USA Head Office for Tetra Pak's Cheese and Powder Division is located inWinsted, MN

Tetra Pak's Cheese and Powder Division is looking for a Mechanical Designer to be based out of our office in Winsted, MN. This individual will assist mechan-ical engineers with improving machines and systems by preparing drawings, of-fering design elements to new and existing equipment as requested, conductingresearch, and completing job order paperwork and inventory requisition for cur-rent jobs.

Specific responsibilities include:Prepare mechanical drawings and general assemblies for projects andproposals. Provide information to sales department for spare parts and/ornew projects.

Liaison with mechanical engineers and design manager for information andaccuracy of drawings. Research system and machine improvements andrecommend design improvements as needed.

Improve manufacturability of equipment or processes. Implement designimprovements on existing products using acquired knowledge andexperience.

Ensure delivery of drawings within the time schedules specified.

Independently lead a small project and/or train a small team as requestedby management.

Visit sites as required to complete on-site drawings, gather information andfinalize “as built” drawings

Requirements for the positions include:Associates degree in mechanical design/drafting

Minimum of 7 years experience in mechanical design

Technical understanding of equipment design required

3D software modelling experience required (Autodesk inventor a plus)

Experience in machinery design

Previous experience leading a team of drafters (proven leadership skills)

To be considered for this position, please apply online:

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Mechanical EstimatorTetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (CPS) Inc. specializes in cheesemaking equipment and provides proven solutions for evaporation and dryingpowder technologies. Tetra Pak CPS Inc. is part of Tetra Pak, the world'sleading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closelywith our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmen-tally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions ofpeople in more than 170 countries around the world. With almost 22,000employees based in over 85 countries, we believe in responsible industryleadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, “PROTECTSWHAT'S GOOD” reflects our vision to make food safe and available,everywhere. The USA Head Office for Tetra Pak's Cheese and Powder Division is located inWinsted, MN

Responsibilities for the position include:develop accurate estimates based on drawings, sketches and descriptions

Support sales department in preparing capital equipment quotations

submit information to turn the quote into a job and communicate withengineering and the shop during the manufacturing process

assist in maintaining and updating standard product price lists

perform other job-related duties as assigned

Successful candidates should meet the following requirements:some College/Associates degree (drafting or mechanical engineeringcoursework preferred)

strong mathematical skills required

excellent communication skills required

Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings required

must be a self-starter

ERP/SAP experience a plus

Microsoft office skills required

knowledge of the cheese and dairy industry a plus

To be considered for this position, please apply online:

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HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION

Welder/Service Person IIHutchinson Utilities Commission seeks qualified applicants for the position ofWelder/Serviceperson II. Duties include performing exposed pipe inspectionson distribution system and transmission lines; performing cathodic protectioncoating repairs on distribution system; performing the HUC AtmosphericCorrosion Survey; maintenance and location of below grade distribution systemvalves; maintaining adequate inventory levels of parts and materials; performingInternal Corrosion Monitoring on natural gas distribution system; inspection of3rd party contractors excavating near HUC distribution facilities; creation andmaintenance of all record keeping databases pertinent to job duties; assist withoutages and other emergencies; follows all safety rules and regulations;operates all equipment and vehicles in a safe manner, and attends requiredsafety trainings. Requires H.S. diploma or GED, minimum of five years experi-ence in the natural gas industry. Knowledge of DOT pipeline and industrystandards. DOT Part 192, Appendix C or API 11204 welding certification.Certificate of completion of home study course or the equivalent as determinedby HUC. Must maintain all necessary Operator Qualifications for prescribedcovered tasks pertinent to this position. Valid Minnesota Class A commercialdrivers license required. Desirable qualifications include welding and polyethy-lene fusion certification, pipeline locating and natural gas transmission anddistribution systems installation and maintenance experience. Starting payrange: $20.86 -$27.81/ per Apprenticeship Schedule No. 4 per the unioncontract. Starting pay dependent upon experience and qualifications.Competitive benefit package.

Full job description and required application packetavailable at www.hutchinsonutilities.com orwww.ci.hutchinson.mn.us , City Center, 111 HassanStreet SE or Hutchinson Utilities Commission, 225Michigan Street SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350; tel: 320-234-5608 or e-mail: [email protected]. Apply by November 26, 2012.

The City of Hutchinson and HUC is proud to be a “Veteran Friendly Employer” in partnership with

MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development. -EOE-

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