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Vol. XLII Issue No. 19

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Automotive/Recreation

VOL. XLII NO. 19

May 7 - 13, 2013

60 Pages

IN THIS ISSUE Mature 55+.................... page 6 Entertainment & Dining Guide .................................... page 10 Garage Sale/Craft...... page 12 Employment............... page 14 Personal Touch/Pets............... .................................... page 16 Mother’s Day.............. page 17 Wanted........................ page 22 Daycare....................... page 22 Real Estate................. page 23 Super Saver Coupons............ .................................... page 24 Farm & Auctions........ page 27 Fishing Fever............. page 30 Auto/Rec..................... page 34

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Service........................ page 38

2nd Section

2013 Senior Expo

6-PIECE RUSTIC BEDROOM set: full-size bed, dresser, dresser w/mirror, chair & nightstand. Custom made, from the Northwest Angle, one-ofa-kind. Carvings in front of all the drawers. 641-390-1441 (Elmore, MN) _________________________ GREAT FOR GARDENS! Free compost horse manure, contains sawdust/straw, no chemicals. 507-278-4382

Minnesota Permit to Carry Classes

Training recognized in MN, WI, IA, NH, SD, FL and others

May 7 at 10 am May 30 at 10 am

We also do private & group rates!

New students $75 Renewal $50

Paul Beinke

NACFI Instructor Training since 2003

Call Paul 507-351-9166

Annual Sandbox Fill Saturday May 18, 2013

We will deliver sand to residents of Mankato & North Mankato (rain or shine)

$10/ wheelbarrow or 3/$25

A division of CNHI 1400 Madison Ave. Suite 610 Mankato, MN 56001

(507) 387-7953 General Manager Kelly Hulke Graphic Artists LeeAnn Hagen Heather Zilka Sales Manager MaryKay Degrood Sales Executives Yvonne Sonnek, Deena Briggs Debby Carlson, Dorothy Meyer Business Manager Ron Bresnahan Classified Sales Julie Bundy Circulation Manager Robin Stenzel Circulation Jim Lawrence, Becky Carmody

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*LOWER THAT CABLE BILL! Get satellite TV today! Free system, installation and HD/DVR upgrade. Programming starting at $19.99. Call now: 1-800-9358195 (NANI) _________________________ 1 GAL - 30 GAL Western Crock set. 507-239-2331 evenings _________________________ FRIGIDAIRE WHITE SIDE BYSide, deluxe model with ice maker, fits a 36” opening, $325. 507-327-4919

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Sand donation by Southern Minnesota Construction Truck donation by McGowan Water Conditioning

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ANTIQUES WANTED: musical instruments, cameras, photographs & albums, advertising signs, pre-1960 postcards (written on ok), books, magazines, anything paper, license plates, tokens, civil war & WWI & WWII & Vietnam photographs & war items, pocket watches, marbles, gold & silver coins, hunting & fishing, railroad, outboard motors, toys, guns, knives, crocks, peddle cars & tractors, jewelry, car parts, weather vanes, old tools. Countryside Antiques - One piece or complete estates; 41 years buying. 507-402-0880. _________________________ ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural repair? Humidity and mold control? Free estimates! Call 1-866-691-8804 (MFPA)

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CANADA DRUG CENTER IS your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call Today 1-800-406-9568 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. (MFPA) _________________________ CASH PAID - UP TO $28/BOX for unexpired, sealed diabetic test strips! 1 day payment & prepaid shipping. Best prices! Call 1-888-776-7771. www. Cash4Dia beticSupplies.com. (NANI) _________________________ COME HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE! Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly cleaning. Excellent references. Call Connie for a home visit. 218-637-0957

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ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Call 800-510-0784 www. CenturaOnline.com. (NANI) _________________________ ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA Sufferers with Medicare. Get free CPAP replacement supplies at no cost, plus free home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 888-859-7796. (MFPA) _________________________ BRAND NEW BEIGE SOFASLEEPER. 78”, ultra-leather, makes into Queen bed with air mattress. $550. 507-327-9933 _________________________ BURIED IN CREDIT CARD Debt? Over $10,000? We can get you out of debt quickly and save you thousands of dollars! Call Credit Card Relief for your free consultation 1-888-7211352. (MFPA)

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DISH NETWORK. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available). Save! Ask About Same Day Installation! Call Now! 1-888379-7065 (MFPA) _________________________ DO YOU RECEIVE regular monthly payments from an annuity or insurance settlement and Need cash now? Call J.G. Wentworth today at 1-800-7410159. (NANI) _________________________ EDENPURE PORTABLE INFRARED Heaters. Join the 3 million beating the cold and winter heating bills. Save $229 on our EdenPure Model 750. Call now while supplies last! 1-888-686-8209 (MFPA)

EVER CONSIDER A REVERSE Mortgage? At least 62 years old? Stay in your home & increase cash flow! Safe & effective! Call now for your free DVD! 888-5624751 (MFPA) _________________________ FOR SALE: A5000 Simer “Ace In The Hole” (Menards) battery backup sump pump. New in the box, $190. Call 507-327-9907. _________________________ FOR SALE: RIDING LAWN MOWER 1995 Craftsman GT6000. Very well maintained, runs great! 46” deck, 6 speed transmission with high/low gearing PTO, 19.5hp Kohler. $500. Call (507) 380-6753 Email: jtaylor@gac.edu

FRONT TINE ROTOTILLER, Earthquake, 650 Series. 190Cc, 6.5/torque. Purchased, 5/11/07, very clean. Asking $225. 507388-6044 _________________________ HAND-EMBROIDERED! Dishtowels: 6 individual towels, different patterns, $2.50ea. Plus 2 various pattern pillowcases, $2.50ea. Call 507-232-3775. _________________________ HIGHSPEED INTERNET Everywhere by Satellite! Speeds up to 12mbps! (200x faster than dial-up.) Starting at $49.95/mo. Call Now & Go Fast! 1-866-7962843 (MFPA)

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CHARCOAL GRILL, 14”X24” ON roll-around stand, $25/OBO. 25’ air hose on retractable reel, line new, $65/OBO. Shopmaster 30” wood lathe w/6 knives and wall rack, less motor, $50/OBO. 3/4HP motor, cord set & multi groove pulley for lathe, $50/ OBO. 507-388-3468 _________________________ COME HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE! Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly cleaning. Excellent references. Call Connie for a home visit. 218-637-0957 (Mankato) _________________________ DIRECTV, INTERNET, phone, $69.99/mo. + 3 months Free: HBO, Starz, Showtime, Cinemax + free Genie 4 room upgrade + NFL Sunday ticket! Limited offer. 888-248-5961 (NANI)

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KUBOTA TRACTOR MODEL BX2200 with 48” bucket loader, 50” snowblower, 60” mower, 52” Woods tiller, spray attachment, heater block, fluid, fuel, manual, all in good working condition, 530 hours. Great machine for acreage or hobby farm. $11,500 for all. 507-934-4262 _________________________ LAKE MODEL JD RIDING Lawn mower, 54” cut, 600 hrs, exc cond, $2950. 507-387-4331 or 507-340-5441 _________________________ LAWNMOWER: DIXON ZTR 4421, with 42” cut. 13hp Briggs. Good condition. $1000 OBO. 507-387-1459 _________________________ TARGET PORT-A-SAW. 1-1/5 hp. masonry saw with stand and blade. $850. 507-243-3435

MANKATO FARMERS MARKET Saturday 8am to noon. Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 to 6pm. Eggs, Baked Goods, Crafts, Bedding Plants, Meat. Call (507) 4208711. _________________________ MEDICAL ALERT for SENIORS 24/7 monitoring. Free equipment. Free shipping. Nationwide service. $29.95/mo, call Medical Guardian today, 888-721-6758. (MFPA) _________________________

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PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 a week mailing brochures from home! Helping HomeWorkers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.mailing-reps.com (MFPA) _________________________ PROFLOWERS - send flowers for any occasion! Prices starting at just $19.99. Plus take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to www.proflowers.com/buy or call 1-866-983-2204 (MFPA) _________________________ QUIET MIDDLE-AGED gentleman looking for affordable 1 bedroom or efficiency apartment. Garage/storage space preferred. 507-304-1832 _________________________

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Local Company Is Growing! Now hiring for the following: Refuse Driver-Class A or B Semi Tractor/Roll Off Driver-Class A Equipment Operator Loader Operator-all shifts PT Environmental Coordinator PT Mechanic Check us out at www.ljpent.com Call Kay at 507-385-3423 for details

MOVING. SELLING Mission Valley dining table w/4 chairs. Excellent condition. Purchased June 2011. $600. 388-8914 _________________________ NEED VIAGRA OR CIALIS? Save $500! 100mg and 20mg. 40 pills +4 Free Only $99.00. #1 Male Enhancement. Discreet Shipping. The Blue Pill Now, 1-888-796-8870 (NANI) _________________________ REACH NEARLY 1 MILLION households! Do you have a product, service or business that would be helped by reaching 2 million households throughout Minnesota? The Minnesota Classified Network will allow you to reach these potential customers quickly and inexpensively. For more information concerning a creative classified ad call us at The Home Magazine at 507387-7953 (MFPA) _________________________ REIKI, YOGA, AROMATHERAPY, DoTerra Essential Oils and Inspired Aging. 507-388-AGES (2437) 604 N. North Riverfront Drive. _________________________ SALON EQUIPMENT Package, includes styling chair, station & mirror, dryer, desk & roller cart. $750 firm. 507-420-0761 _________________________ SAVE $500! Using Viagra/ Cialis? 100mg and 20mg. 40 pills +4 free only $99.00. #1 male enhancement. Discreet shipping. The Blue Pill Now, 1-800-213-6202 (NANI) _________________________ SAVE ON Cable TV-InternetDigital Phone-Satellite. You’ve got a choice! Options from all major service providers. Call us to learn more! Call Today. 888583-4941(MFPA) _________________________ TO INVESTIGATE OTHER Advertising opportunities call PaperChain at 931-922-0484 or email info@paperchain.com. (MFPA)

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SUPPORT FOR MACs. Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office, Creator, software and hardware Central BoilerClassic 42’x56’, Located in conflicts or failures. 15+ years OUTDOOR WOOD experience. Call Slayton the Mankato Area near FURNACE Solutions at 515-360-8100 for Menards $450/mo. WANTED RETIRED contract information and get Call Today’s Alternatives 3 months Free with annual GARDENER to help with flower 507-931-7939 507-381-4850 beds & repair lawn. Work as support contract...and peace of much as you want at your own mind that you have the support pace. Start immediately 507- you need (MCN) Extra 14% Off 387-3346 _________________________ Thurs. & Fri. 10-6 WANTED TO BUY: We Buy One WE BUY PIGEONS 3 FOR Sat. 10-2 Touch Ultra Strips $22 for 100 Sofas, Beds, Dressers, Tables, Chairs, $10 Paying $3.33 each in Count Box. Mail, Phone and the Waterville, MN area. Visit: Website only. (713) 975-6400 Recliners, Bunkbeds, Bar with Stools, matchlesskennels.com or www.selldiabeticstr ips.com call (507) 363-9478. Antiques and More (MCN) _________________________ NOTICE - HOME MAGAZINE’S Delivery ________________________ deadline to cancel ads is 901 S. Victory Drive A HOME MAGAZINE HOURS v ailable THURSDAY @ 12:00 noon. Mankato, MN • 507-625-1463 ARE: Mon.-Fri., 8-5; closed on Saturdays Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-2 _________________________ CLASSIFIED AD SPECIAL: Buy 2 weeks and get the third HOURS: Mon - Fri 9 am - 7 pm; Sat 9 am - 5 pm week for free. Call The Home Magazine Today! 507-3877953 _________________________ UNTIL IT SELLS! Advertise your car, truck, van, SUV or recreational vehicle “Until it Sells” for as little as $22.00. Home Magazine, 507-387Products available in Bulk or Retail packages. 7953. _________________________ PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE! www.homemagonline. com/classifieds STEP2 NATURALLY PLAYFUL Playhouse climber, slide and swing set extension, $200. Call (507) 388-1660.

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Helping a loved one adapt to a nursing home Many older men and women find the transition to a nursing home somewhat difficult. Men and women tend to see a move to a nursing home as a step toward surrendering their independence, and this can be a difficult hurdle for seniors and their loved ones to overcome. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that many men and women move into nursing homes because their physical or mental status requires the help of a professional nursing staff, leaving family members with little to no recourse when aging relatives protest the Lasting Imprint invites you to the

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Join us May 18th for a Family Event to raise awareness of congenital heart defects which affect 1 in 100 babies born

Spring Lake Park, North Mankato 8a.m.-1p.m. Registration: 8:00-8:30 a.m. 5K: 9:00 a.m. Walk: 10:00 a.m. Kids Fun Run: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $30/adult; Kids are FREE Register before May 3rd: $25, plus receive a free t-shirt! Kid Activities include face painting, color hair spray, bounce house, home depot builders workshop, petting zoo, food and more! Until 1 pm. The American Red Cross will be there with a blood mobile from 7:3012:30. To donate please schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood. org and enter sponsor code 0177495 or call Kristen at 507-317-2180 Register the day of or online at www.lastingimprint.org. Lasting Imprint is a non-profit corporation that fights congenital heart defects by educating communities, funding research, and assisting heart families. Funds raised will be used to support this mission. Find us on Facebook at Lasting Imprint.

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move. But there are ways to ease a loved one’s transition into a nursing home. * Keep a positive attitude. The stress of moving an aging relative into a nursing home can be significant for all parties involved. But focusing on the positives of nursing homes, such as around-theclock care and daily activities, can help aging relatives look at nursing homes in a new light. In addition, family members who familiarize themselves with nursing homes will begin to see they are often great places for aging men and women to socialize with others their age while receiving the care and attention they need. When discussing the move to a nursing home, focus on these positives and your relative will be more likely to follow your lead. * Choose a nursing home that’s close to home. One of the more difficult parts of transitioning to a nursing home is the notion that men and women are leaving their lives behind once they move into a home. Choosing a nursing home that’s close to home and makes routine visits from friends and relatives possible enables men and women maintain a connection to their current lifestyle. A home that is miles and miles away from a person’s support system can foster feelings of isolation and loneliness. * Plan trips with your loved one. Just because an aging relative lives in a nursing home does not mean he or she can no longer travel. If a relative is healthy enough to travel, include them on family trips and outings. This includes more routine events like weekly Sunday dinners, kids’ sporting events and other extracurricular activities. The more involved your aging

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This situation is a relatively common occurrence. Many medicine cabinets are stocked with over-the-counter drugs as well as prescription medications that may be past their expiration dates. It is a good idea to routinely discard expired medicines, but if you happen to take a drug that has passed its expiration date, you will most likely suffer no ill effects.

medicine is not the dates when a drug becomes hazardous. Rather, it marks the period of time after which a drug company can no longer guarantee the efficacy of the medication. Since 1979, drug manufacturers selling medications in the United States have been required by the Food and Drug Administration to stamp an expiration date on their products. This is the date until which the manufacturer can still guarantee full potency of the drug. Expiration dates also may be a marketing ploy. It doesn’t make financial sense to a company to have products on the shelves for years. Therefore, most drug manufacturers will not do long-term testing on products to confirm if they will be effective 10 to 15 years after manufacture.

FDA researchers tested more than 100 overthe-counter and prescription drugs. Around 90 percent were proven to still be effective long past the expiration date -- some for more than 10 years. Drugs that are stored in cool, dark places have a better chance of lasting because the fillers used in the product will not separate or start to break down According to the as they might in a warm, humid environHarvard Medical School Family Health ment. Storing medicines in the refrigerator Guide, the expiration can prolong their shelf life. date on a

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Burger Baskets! Sat., May 18, 5-8pm

Happy Hour! Every Friday 3-7pm and ALL day Saturday.

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Community Events Spring 2013 Book Sale

Big Bucks Bingo and Meat Raffle

Blue Earth County Library Auditorium Corner of Main St. & Riverfront Dr.

Friday, May 17, 7:00 pm

Bean Bag Tourney Saturday, May 18 starting at 1:00 pm, with registration at noon. $20 entry fee per team with 90% payback!

Members Only Preview Friday, May 10 1-3:30 p.m. (All items are 50¢)

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Sat., May 11 9am to 5pm (All items are 50¢) Mon., May 13 10am to 8pm (All items are 25¢) Tues., May 14 10am to 8pm ($1 per bag) New and present members may pay their annual dues at any time during the sale $15 single membership • $30 family membership

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Orness Plaza at 11:00 ........................ 345-8599 Koppen Gardens at 11:30 .................... 625-8970 Gus Johnson Plaza at 11:30 ................. 625-8970 Walnut Towers at 11:20 ...................... 625-8970 St. Peter ........................................ 934-8850 MOW ............................................ 625-8970 Reservations are necessary. Menu subject to change. Call the number listed by 12:30 p.m. the day before. Come join us if you or your spouse is 60+ years of age. Sponsor: Lutheran Social Service. This service is funded in part by a contract from the Area Agency on Aging with funding from the Federal Older Americans Act through the Minnesota Board on Aging. Additional funds are provided by the State of Minnesota, United Way, local communities and other adult contributions.

AAUW: Will meet TONIGHT, Tues., May 7 at 6p at Laurels Edge Community Room to Celebrate the 95th Anniversary of the Branch. Visitors welcome. For more info, call 507-625-2995. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINN.: Wed., May 8, 10a, puppy visits. Sat., May 11, Awesome Arts! Making Mother’s Day flowers. Sun., May 12, LEGOs and DUPLOs, 1-3p. For more information, call 507-3860279 R.D. HUBBARD HOUSE OPEN FOR SEASON: MaySept. Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4. During June-Aug., will be open Fridays also, 104. 606 Broad St., Mankato. Visit: www.bechshistory.com FRONT ST. WALKING TOUR: TONIGHT - May 7, 6p starting from the City Center Hotel Pedestrian Mall. Tour is approx. 2 hrs. and will cover the 100-500 blocks of S. Front St., so wear walking shoes! For info, call Shelley at 345-5566 or email: bechsam@hickorytech.net A NEW DANCE SEASON IS STARTING!: Thur., May 9, 7:30-10:30p at the Mankato Eagles Club. Music by “The Entertainers”. $5 at the door. JANESVILLE CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES: Fri., May 10 and Sat., May 11. FRIENDS OF THE DEEP VALLEY LIBRARIES: Spring Sale, Sat., May 11 from 9-5. Sale continues

DEVIL DOGS & PEDIGREE DEVIL DOGS: Fundraiser, May 10, 5-8p at the MorsonArio VFW. Sponsored by Marine Corps League and Auxiliary. Semper Fi PPD Mel Woof Woof. CYSTIC FIBROSIS GREAT STRIDES WALK: Sat., May 11, registration at 9, walk at 10, at Minnesota Square, St. Peter. Contact: Diana Miller 507-327-7431. Visit: www.cff.org BOY SCOUT TROOP 29 MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AND BAKE SALE: Sun., May 12, 8:30a-1p at Trinity Lutheran School Gym. Janesville. RELAY FOR LIFE: Cancer fundraiser on Sun., May 12 at Marysburg Church Hall from 8:30a-12:30p. Bake sale and brunch. Free will offering. SENIOR DANCE: Tues., May 14, 1-4p at the American Legion, 229 W. Nassau, St. Peter. Music by the “Jolly Woodchopper”. if questions, call Sylvia at 934-0484 MANKATO AREA RETIRED EDUCATOR’S ASSN.: Spring Luncheon at 11:45a on May 16 at MSU-M Student Union. For info, 278-4646. Reservations essential. 1ST ANNUAL BEER TASTING: May 17, 6-8p at the Mankato Eagles, 708 N. Riverfront Dr., Mankato. Silent Auction/Appetizers/Snacks. Special events start at 5:30. Tiix at door, or call Debra at 380-8528. SSND WINE AND CHOCOLATE SOIREE: Sat., May 18, 5:30-9p at 170 Good Counsel Dr. Music, wine, chocolate and fine fare. $50. Register asap at 507-3894231 HOLISTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Open House rescheduled for Tues. May 21, 3-6p at 915 S. Front St. 1-888-404-1855. DINE AND DONATE: for March of Dimes, May 23, 11a9p at Frozen Yogurt Creations, Mankato. 20% of proceeds to go March of Dimes.

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Wednesday, May 8: Chicken Breast Strips; Lettuce/Dressing; Melon; Breadstick/Margarine; Bar Thursday, May 9: Baked Fish; Brown Rice; Cole Slaw; Mixed Vegetables; Dinner Roll/Margarine; Raspberry Parfait Dessert Friday, May 10: Salisbury Steak; Parslied Whole Potatoes; Squash; Bread/Margarine; Blushing Pears Monday, May 13: Beef Tips/Gravy; Mashed Potatoes; Broccoli; Bread/Margarine; Peaches Tuesday, May 14: BBQ Pork; Potato Salad; Cauliflower; Bun/ Margarine; Fruit Crisp

MKTO AREA SOLO PARENTS & SINGLES: Fri., May 10, Waseca Club’s Dance at 7:30p at Waseca VFW. All singles in area welcome. Tix at door. Come meet new people and have fun! Mon., May 13, Social Hour at 5:30p at the Eagles Club on N. Riverfront Drive.

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West Mankato, Mid-Town, Tourtellotte SATURDAY, MAY 11, 8a-1p, 1117 Woodland Ave. Furniture, DVDs, hockey and baseball equipment, small kitchen appliances, audio books on CD, computer equipment, much more!

MULTI-FAMILY SALE: FRIDAY, May 10, 9am-6pm. 115 Ridge Court. Antiques, hunting, fishing creels etc, primitives, oak rolltop desk, oak armoire, vintage & retro, household items, lawn & garden, glassware, boys size 4T-5T-teen & adult clothing. Too much to mention. _______________________ WEST MANKATO GARAGE SALE, 912 Baker Ave. Friday, May 10, 5:00-8:00pm, Saturday, May 11, 8:00am-noon. Teen boys/girls & adult clothing, treadmill, beds, kitchen items, aquarium, electric piano, rugs, camping gear, cloth chairs, toys, ping-pong table, bikes, dehumidifier, desk, drum kit, sofa, hitch, TV. ________________________ PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE! www.homemagonline. com/classifieds

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LAKE CRYSTAL CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES Saturday, May 11 8am-2pm Maps available at local businesses and online at ci.lake-crystal.mn.us

Occasional Sale May 14-18 • May 21-24 June 18-22 • June 25-29 9:30am - 4:30pm

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CLEVELAND CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES Fri., May 10th - Noon to 8:00 p.m. Sat., May 11th - 7:30 a.m. to Noon Maps available: Cleveland Municipal Liquor Store, Jocko’s & BP

Friday, May 17th Friday & Saturday 1st Classic Car Roll In 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Karaoke with Sohmer

(during garage sales) Stop in at The Muni for Fishing Opener & Garage Sales Specials

500 BROOKS ST. (off 3rd Ave. N. of railroad tracks) Friday, May 10, 10a-7p. Saturday, May 11, 7a-2p. Huge garage sale, 2 family, lots of kids clothes, girls N-5T and boys N-8H, jackets, shoes, shorts, toys, books, household items, seasonal items, VHS tapes, Dora bed, Dora dollhouse, adult clothes, womens M-XXL and mens clothes M-XXL, blue work pants size 34x29 and much much more! Everything needs to go. _________________________ A GARAGE SALE! Come one, Come all, to an indoor Garage Sale at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, located at 1103 North Broad Street, in Mankato. It takes place on Saturday, May 11, from 9:00am-1:00pm. The proceeds from the event are going to support our Youth Group. Thank you in advance for your support!!! _________________________ MEGA MULTI FAMILY YARD sale, 516 Park Lane, Friday/ Saturday, May 10-11, 10-5 Fri., 8a-noon Sat. Something for everyone! Boys and girls clothes up to size 6/7, adult clothes too. Newer snowthrower, KitchenAid stand mixer, miscellaneous household. 25” TV, smaller TV entertainment stand, end table, EvenFlo Pack n Play, portable highchair, Safety First baby gate, 2 kids’ rocking chairs, miscellaneous hardware, many toys including sets. The list goes on and on, don’t miss it!

MADISON LAKE’S CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES Fri., May 10 and Sat., May 11 7am-7pm Maps available that week at The Market and Casey’s

1512 5TH AVE., FRI & SAT. 8am-5pm. Kids/adult clothing, something for everyone. Priced to sell!

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Hilltop, Country Club Estates, Hensonshire Area 133 CREEKSIDE DRIVE, Friday, May 10, 7:15am-5:30pm. New Weber grill, furniture, garden tools, metal shelving, flower urns/pots, Christmas/ Home decor, Rubbermaid garage cabinets, Kitchen Aid mixer, sewing machine, coolers, no Junk! _________________________ 332 INVERNESS DRIVE, Friday, May 10 only, 9a-6p. Furnishings, carpeting, bed, luggage, household items, golf clubs, Wrangler bike rack. Great merchandise, great prices. _________________________ CLEANING HOUSE! 124 Hope Court, Friday, May 10, 11a-7p and Saturday, May 11, 8a-1p. Electric lift chair, sled, 2 deer stands. 2 desks, 2 rotating display cases, golf clubs, chair. Oak entertainment center, Toys, mens and ladies clothing, bedding and much more. _________________________ GARAGE SALE, 100 Torrey Pines Court, May 10, 8a-5p. Lots of girl and adult clothing, Pack n Play, bouncer, kids bike and miscellaneous. _________________________ GARAGE SALE, 4:00 - 7:00pm, Thursday, May 9. 8:00am - 7:00 pm, Friday, May 10. 7:00am 12:00 noon, Saturday, May 11. 132 Falcon Dr., Mankato. A lot of boys clothing 3T-8/M, a lot of girls clothing newborn-4T. Highchair, portable highchair, rocking horse, V-Tech baby toys, V-Tech toddler toys, toddler bedrail, stroller/baby carseat, stroller, Play Station 2 games, household items, gift bags. Rain or Shine. HUGE MULTI FAMILY SALE! No more babies, Girls clothes 12 months to 4T and 10-12, boys clothes NB-18 months and 5-6, many name brand, Children’s Place, Oshkosh, Baby Q, Carter’s, boys and girls shoes size infant and up, baby gates, kids artist easel, ride on toy, kids table and chairs, Graco duo double stroller, boys bike, many toys and books, women’s clothing plus size, men’s dress shirts large, record player, kitchen cabinets, John Deere riding lawn mower LX176, 42 inch lawn sweeper, 42 inch lawn dethatcher, upright lamp, snowblower 26 inch, household, and much misc. 1010 East Main Street in the alley, Thursday, May 9, 11am to 6 pm and Friday, May 10, 7 am to 6pm.

MOVING SALE, 4:00 - 7:00pm, Thursday, May 9. 8:00am - 7:00 pm, Friday, May 10. 8:00am noon, Saturday, May 11. 1319 Marsh St. (In Alley) Plus size women’s clothing, home decor, Toro snowblower, TV, stereo, tiki bar, games, furniture, and a lot of miscellaneous. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE Sale, 8:00am - 6:00pm, Friday, May 10. 8:00am - noon, Saturday May 11. 1501 Fair St. Name brand clothes: boys newborn-3T, girls newborn-4T, young boys size 10-12, young girls size 00/0, men/women clothes. 2 booster seats, Barbies, dollhouse, lots of toys, kids trampoline, purses, men/women coats, home decor, Lennox and Fenton decor, Coleman tent, computer monitor & speakers, books, kitchen accessories and lots more. Rain or Shine. _________________________ MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 116 Glenville Ave. Fri., 5/11 12-7pm & Sat., 5/12 8am-4pm. Stampin Up, TV stand, kitchen, Xmas, landscaping bricks, scrubs, clothes, shoes, misc. _________________________ SALE: 108 PANTHER CT., Fri., 9am-6pm & Sat., 8am-Noon. Kids Stuff! Name brand clothes, girls 6mo-size 5, boys 6mo2T. High chair, changing table, Baby Einstein exersaucer, ABC & farm animal crib sets, LT kitchen, size 5 Ivory flowergirl dress, misc. household, home decor, women’s size lg, mens XL. All quality items. _________________________ THURS., MAY 9th, 7:30am4pm, Fri., May 10th, 7:30am4pm, Sat., May 11th, 8amNoon. 1117 Marsh. Couch, pool table, glassware, boardgames, household, decorating items, LP’s, sports memorabilia, Toro Power Shovel, Keurig, ceiling fans, vacuum, Nintendo.

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Highland Park/MSU Southview I & II, Kensington 113 PICCADILLY AVE Garage Sale, 7:00am - 2:00pm, Saturday, May 11. Downsizing. Lots of vintage items, glassware, furniture, kids stuff and UNBELIEVABLE deals!! Come see the treasures!! Everything Must Go!!! MOVING SALE! FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 8am-4pm. 3 Camelot Lane (behind Bethel Baptist Church). Sofa, dresser, end tables, exercise bike, fireplace and lots of miscellaneous.

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 109 Sunburst Circle (Rosewood). Friday, May 10 (12 noon - 7pm) and Saturday, May 11 (8am - noon). Boundary Waters camping gear: Eureka tents, Thermarest pads, sleeping bags, packs; decoys, bikes, boys 3T -14, men & womens namebrand clothing; Tons of Toys including: Lego’s, Megablocks, Imaginext, Playmobile, Pokemon, remote control vehicles, Air Hogs, etc. Books (very young - adult) Puzzles, Games, Household, much more... Rain or Shine. _________________________ LAWN MOWER, GRILL, Air hockey table, girls 21 Speed bike, fish tanks, hand tools, vanity top 36”, medicine cabinet, light set, laundry tub, furniture, housewares, womens & juniors clothing M/L (7-10) boys clothing (8/M). Thurs, May 9, 4-8pm, Fri, May 10 8am-5pm. 20306 Monks Ave. _________________________ NO MORE BABIES/DAYCARE down-sizing Sale. 517 Cardinal Dr. - Friday, May 10th, 7:30am6pm. Tons of toys, swing, carriers, car seat, walker, riding toys, Vtech - Vmotion; Fisher Price: Sing-a-long Stage, Bouncing Pony, Little People bus, airplane, boat, race track; Brand name girls/boys 0-4T (Gap, Gymboree, Children’s Place, Oshkosh, Carters), Women’s clothes/shoes and Maternity. Roller blades, scooter, gas grill, rocking chair, TV stand, Ford Tow hooks, Office Supplies, Perennials & much more.

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Upper North Mankato, North Links Golf Club Area 1003 SHADY OAK DR., North Mankato - Garage Sale, 3-family sale - Fri., 5/10, 3 to 8:00pm; Sat., 5/11, 9am to noon. Furniture, treadmill, girls bike, toddler toys, picnic table, lawnmower, snowblower and much more. Rain or Shine. _________________________ FAMILY GARAGE SALE! 10:00 am - 5:00pm, Friday, May 17. 10:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday, May 18. 2132 Red Tail Lane, North Mankato. Clothes, shoes, decor, games, toys, furniture, kitchen appliances, and more! Help support our wedding! _________________________ GARAGE SALE, 3:00-6:00pm, Thur., May 9. 8:00am-5:00pm, Fri., May 10. 1712 Linda Lane. Lots of girls clothes 0-6x, girls Barbie tricycles, some boys clothes, shoes, toys, books, Scentsy. Cash only.

GARAGE SALE, 3:00 7:00pm, Friday, May 10. 8:00am - 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 11. SPOILED KIDS MUST MAKE ROOM! Multifamily sale. Toys, books, housewares, girls 0-8, boys 0-4T, mens, women’s, dual stroller, ride on toys, bikes, 6v kids 4-wheeler, patio set, bicycle infant seat, car seat, Jumperoo and more! Rain or Shine; 27 Sandi Court, North Mankato.

MOVING SALE, 9:00am 7:00pm, Friday, May 10. 8:00 11:00am, Saturday, May 11. 2029 Sundance Lane. Collectable toys, table w/6chairs, hutch, china, stemware, entertainment center, roll top desk, end tables, clothing. Must go. _________________________ MOVING SALE: FURNITURE, lamps, pictures, clothes, home and holiday decor, dishes, linens, purses, shoes, toys. May 10, 2-6pm, May 11, 8am12noon. 2210 Rolling Green Lane, North Mankato. (Lookout drive to 13, follow signs) _________________________ MULTI FAMILY GARAGE AND SAMPLE SALE! 1675 PLEASANT VIEW DR. NORTH MANKATO - Thursday, May 9th: 4pm-7pm Friday, May 10th: 8am-5pm Saturday, May 11th: 8am-Noon. BRAND NEW ITEMS INCLUDE: tools and hardware, car accessories, car detailing supplies, 8 year+ girls bike helmets, bread machines, senior 3 wheel walker! Other items include: dining room table set, furniture, baby clothes, high chair, women’s clothing, DVD’s, home decor, air soft gun with pellets and CO2, espresso machine, kitchen items...BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE! This is a MUST see! Enjoy coffee while you browse! MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE! Everything priced to sell! 1830 Mary Lane, N. Mankato. Thursday, May 9, 4:00-7:00pm, Friday, May 10, 8:00am-7:00pm, Saturday, May 11, 8:00am-12:00noon. Clothes, purses, furniture (2 hutches and chair/matching ottoman),lots of glassware, kitchen items, jewelry, books, toys, lots of household and decorating items...so, so many items to mention....Rain or shine!

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905 BELVISTA DRIVE, May 10 & 11, 8a-6p. Betty Boop collectibles, wheelbarrows, curio cabinet, old trunks, patio sets, pictures, mirrors, 100’s books/ Westerns, movies, household items.

MOTHER’S DAY MARKET: 9:00 am - 1:00pm, Sat., May 11. Belgrade Ave. United Methodist Church, 325 Sherman, North Mankato. Bake sale, craft sale, gift wrapping, silent auction baskets, a children’s area where children make a gift, a card and have a snack for the cost $10= the cost of 1 malaria net. All proceeds go to the United Methodist Church Imagine No Malaria Campaign. One-stop shopping for the perfect Mother’s day gifts! MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday, May 10, from 2pm-6pm. Saturday, May 11 from 7:00am12:00 noon. 511 Garfield Ave., Lower North Mankato. Women’s and boys (all sizes) clothes, jackets, some new or slightly used. Yard, household, kitchen & home decor. Humidifier, futon with mattress, entertainment center, chair with ottoman, game chair. TV good for camper. Party Lite products, picture frames, scrapbooking supplies, child development books and much more. Rain or Shine. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 8am12noon. 702 Lakeview Ave. Brand name girls clothing sizes 5-12, toys DS & games, kids books, K-2 inline skates, 24” Specialized Mt. Bike, 26” Bridgestone Mt. Bike, motorcycle helmets & microphone system, Nikon D40 camera with accessories, child 110 CC 4-wheeler, luggage set, Dept. 56 Village pieces, home decor (including 12-piece china w/serving pieces, lamps, framed prints, comforters, etc.), standalone awnings, storm door (new), and riding lawn mower.

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Outside of Mankato & North Mankato

312 2nd AVENUE SE, MAPLETON. Friday, May 10, 4-8pm, Saturday, May 11, 8am12noon. Scrapbooking, stamps, punches, craft supplies, collectibles, knick-knacks, small appliances, kitchen gadgets, large appliances, furniture, linens, mens, womens and childrens clothes, children’s toys, books, DVD’s, CD’s, holiday items, puzzles, Party Lite, Tupperware, magazines, cat toys, Red Hat items, and much miscellaneous. 3 MILES W. OF MAPLETON, HWY 30 then, N. on CTY RD 18. Watch for signs! Fri., May 10, 5-8pm, Sat., May 11, 8am5pm. Treasures-lots of them! For info call home# 507-524-3780 or cell# 507-382-7478. _________________________ 522 E. PRINCE ST. LAKE CRYSTAL. Friday, 3-6pm, Saturday, 8am-2pm. Snowblower, augers, portable fish house, golf bag, welding helmets & rods, clothes, household items, heaters, tools/ nuts/bolts, computer printer, collectibles/antiques, carpet shampooer, miscellaneous. _________________________ BABY & TODDLER SALE, Friday, May 10, 4:00 - 7:00pm, & Saturday, May 11, 8:00am - 1:00 pm. Boys 0-5, Girls 0-12mos, highchair, travel system, jumper, toys, changing table, misc. baby essentials, kitchen table & chairs. 509 W Front St., Janesville. _________________________ CLEANING HOUSE SALE!! 18560 Country Haven Dr. 2-miles South of TerraceView GC. 7:00am-5:00pm, Saturday, May 11th. Large baby items, toys, clothing, girls NB-7/8 and boys NB-XS, women maternity S/M, furniture, dressers & living room chairs, KA food processor, Husqvarna tiller, & more. CC & Debit cards accepted!! _________________________ DOWNSIZING, MULTIPLE FAMILY! Friday, 5/10, 7am6pm, Saturday, 5/11, 8am4pm. Pillows, bedding, tons of household, Namebrand young mens and womens clothes (sizes 10-14), furniture, doors. Take 169 South toward Lake Crystal, turn right on 68 immediately watch for signs and balloons on right. Rain cancels.

GARAGE SALE, 10:00am - 7:00 pm, Friday, May 10. 7:00am - 1:00pm, Saturday, May 11. 504 Sunset Ln., Lake Crystal. Women’s Plus size up to 6x, young men’s clothing, teen girl clothing, collectable tins, knick knacks, dining table and 6 chairs, and much misc.... Rain or Shine. GARAGE SALE, 2:00 - 7:00pm, Friday, May 10. 8:00am - 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 11. 1123 Engesser Lane, St. Peter. Pack n Play, bassinet, play Saucer, nice brand name kids toys age 1 & up, 12 inch Schwinn boy bike, boy clothes size 5, girl clothes 4/5, baby gates, kid coats, picture frames, 31 Merchandise, Much More! Smoke free/Pet free home. Rain or Shine. _________________________ GARAGE SALE, 8:00am 2:00pm, Saturday, May 11. 102 Scott Court NW, Mapleton. Lots of clothes.. men’s, misses and girls to size 6. Most clothing is 50 cents each!! Other miscellaneous items also. Will be selling pop, water and snacks! _________________________ HUGE ESTATE/GARAGE SALE 232 N Lincoln St., Lake Crystal. Fri., 5/10 9am-8pm, Sat., 5/11 8am-2pm. Household, seasonal, Glider Rocker, Indian dolls, Vintage/collectable items, postcards, 14/16-2X women’s clothes, jr clothes, stamping items, 4x5 rug, kitchenware, Duvet, Asian/Western decor, British Royal Family memorabilia, ceiling fan, books, pedestal sink, lots of misc. No junk! Cash only. Don’t miss this sale! JANESVILLE CITY WIDE SALES, 707 North East Street, Friday, 5/10 3-7pm. Saturday 5/11 8am-12pm Multi-Family sale: Stereo, 13” TV, scrapbooking supplies, cat scratching post, plus size formal gowns, twin size sheets, fleece material, purses /wallets, women’s clothing L/XL-plus size, home decor, books and much misc! Rain or Shine. MUSIC/MISCELLANEOUS Sale. Over 500 CD’S, Cassettes, LP’s, Country, Rock 60’s-’00’s. 617 N. 7th, St. Peter. Saturday, Sept. 29, 8am-1pm. or Call 507381-6194. WALDORF AREA GARAGE SALES Fri., May 10, 3-8pm, Sat., May 11, 7am-noon. Maps at Dave’s Grocery. Drink specials at the Muni. Plant Sale on Sat.

MAPLETON CITY WIDE Garage Sales! May 10 & 11. Maps available at Maple Mart & Caseys. MULTI-FAMILY BABY / KIDS STUFF ONLY sale, Saturday, May 11, 9a-4p, 6 miles S. of Walmart on Hwy. 22, watch for signs. Toys, childrens books, stroller, kitchen play set, Ingenuity cradle and Sway swing, Exersaucer, take-along swing, infant carseat, blankets, some baby furniture, shoes/ boots, misc. items, girls clothing: newborn-6/6x, boys clothing: all sizes newborn-size 18. NO MORE BABIES SALE! 9-6pm, Fri., May 10th & 7a-noon, Sat., May 11th, 209 Chestnut Ave., Madison Lake. Name brand boys (NB-4T) & girls (NB-9 mo), FP baby bath, portable swing, FP swing, FP seat, Bouncy seat, Bumbo w/tray, Boppie Pillow w/frog cover, Snuggle Me Cushion w/2 covers, Baby Bjourn, FP Stand & Play Rampway w/cars, “Cars 2” Geotrax(2 sets-sold together), Graco baby monitor, toys. Miscellaneous, housewares, Women’s capris sz 14/16 *Rain or Shine*. SALE: 512 5TH ST., Madison Lake. Fri., 5/10 7am-7pm & Sat., May 11 7am-11am. Name brand kids, teen & adult clothes, toys, bouncer, household items, Nascar Collectibles, bikes, Elliptical, treadmill. _________________________ SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Thur., May 9, 3-8pm. Fri., May 10, 7am-6pm. Sat., May 11, 7am-1pm. 103 Savanna Lane, Janesville. Household, kitchen, furniture, older TVs & stands, cookbooks/recipes, AB-Doer II, Stepper, pool/game table and accessories, foosball table, old wooden highchair, lots of quality miscellaneous! _________________________ THE PLACE TO BE... LAKE CRYSTAL City Wide Garage Sales! Sat., May. 11, 8a2p. Maps available at local businesses and online at ci.lakecrystal.mn.us _________________________ THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 9-11, 8a-4p each day. 419 W. St. Paul St., St. Peter. Lots of antiques including furniture, yard “stuff”, much miscellaneous, very reasonable prices. Rain or shine.

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2104 Roe Crest Court, Upper North Mankato. May 9 & 10, 8am-5pm, May 11, 8am-12noon. _______________________ Car seats, Baby-Adult clothes, HUGE GARAGE SALE in alley, infant musical seat, Computer 833 Lyndale St., Fri., May 10, Desk, furniture, TV, VHS videos, 8a-5p, Sat., May 11, 8a-noon. antique highchair, vintage Baby to adult clothing (lots of items, water jet Bath Spa, toys, shorts and jeans) CDs, VCR decorations, collectibles, wine tapes, cassette tapes, games, glasses, coffee maker, CB Radio puzzles, Playstation 2 games, & antenna, Craftsman 4-1/8” books, jewelry, toys, woman’s Jointer/Planer on stand, power bike, 12” Dora bike, Tupperware tools, Heavy Duty 16 Cu/ft utility and miscellaneous. cart on casters, books, crafts, household miscellaneous. Lower North Mankato

1200 CRYSTAL LAKE COURT, Lake Crystal. Friday, 5/10, 4-8pm, and Saturday, 5/11, 8am-2pm. Salomon downhill skis, Little Tyke toys, riding toys, lots of boys clothes (newborn4T), double stroller, furniture, mosquito magnet, fire pit, books, DVD’s, utility cabinet, Halloween costumes, toys galore and lots more!

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GARAGE SALE, 6:00-11:00am, Saturday, May 11. Baby equipment and toys. 2057 Howard Drive. No Early Sales. _________________________ GARAGE SALE, 8:00-noon, Saturday, May 11. 1057 Oak Terrace Dr. TOYS! FP house, barn, bus, school, camper. Little Pony sets, doll cribs/strollers, Princess Barbies, Lightning McQueen /Fairy costumes, Thomas trains, Disney B&B tea set, infant, Lots more! Purses Kathy VZ, Liz, Fossil. Womens M/L $1 or less! Girls nb-7, Columbia jacket/pants 4T, pink snowpants M, jackets, Bauer girls ice skates in box sz10. Mens 7 Thinsulate boots. _________________________ HUGE GARAGE SALE: 2137 Snowbird Lane, 5:00 - 8:00pm, Thursday, May 9. 10:00am 5:00 pm, Friday, May 10. Brand name kids, teen and adult clothing (Miss Me, Rock Revival, Ugg, Nike, Hollister, American Eagle, Victoria’s Secret, North Face) formal dress size 2, toys (Matchbox, Lego), board books, video games (Game Cube, Wii), quilts, home decor, willow tree, furniture and much more! Rain or Shine. _________________________ HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 1552 Nottingham Dr., No Mankato. Fri., 5/10 9am-6pm & Sat. 5/11 8am-12pm. Lots of nice name brand clothing for boys (0-24mos.), girls (0-3T) Maternity (S-M) Women (S-XL) & Men (L-XL), infant carseat, exersaucer, baby swing, baby accessories, toys, books, decorations, coffee table, plant stand, lawn chair, household items & more! _________________________ HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 400 Forest Heights Drive. Thursday, 5/9, 3-6pm, Friday, 5/10, 8am-1pm. Boys NB3T, girls NB-2T, Little Tykes toys, shoes, bassinet, baby glider, baby Bjorn, bike trailer, maternity, women’s S-XL, men’s M-XL, patio furniture, Keurig, iPod touch, Nook, fishing tackle, household items, much more.

SALE: 1539 MEYER LANE, Fri., 5/10 9am-5pm & Sat., 5/11 9am-Noon. Antiques, books, compressor, tools, router, bikes, golf, train parts, chairs, tables, clothes, Hubbard’s Magazines. _________________________

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Employment

EMPLOYMENT PART-TIME HELP WANTED Evenings & Week-end Cooks. Apply at Trail Blazer Bar & Grill in Madison Lake.

MEDICAL CAREERS begin here. Online training for Allied Health & Medical Management. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800-510-0784 www. CenturaOn line.com (NANI)

Dew you want a refreshing career?

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Pepsi-Cola of Mankato is a well established company and a leader in the beverage distribution business. We are looking for someone to join our team as a full-time Route Driver/Merchandiser. This is the ideal driving position where you are home every night. We provide well maintained trucks and have up-to-date technology. This position services customers by delivering and merchandising Pepsi products Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday starting at 5:00am with an occasional Saturday shift. We are looking for someone who is safe, reliable and enjoys building great customer relationships. Qualified applicants must have a Class A CDL license, excellent driving record, and be able to perform physical aspects of the job, including repetitive lifting. A pre-employment physical, background check and controlled substance test is required. Starting wage is $17.22-$18.22 with a benefit package offered. Interested candidates please stop in or call for an application:

Pepsi-Cola of Mankato Attn: Human Resources 1970 James Drive North Mankato, MN 56003 (507) 345-5031 EEO/AA

“BIG WEEKLY PAYCHECKS!” Working from home! Register Online! www. SuperCashDaily. com Excellent income mailing postcards! Legitimate opportunity! www.PostcardsToWealth.com Homeworkers wanted immediately! www.LegitCashJobs.com _________________________ $5000 BONUS FOR FRAC Sand O/O’s with complete rigs. Relocate to Texas. Great economy and working conditions. www.quick-sand. com 817-926-3535 (NANI) _________________________ AIRLINE CAREERS begin here. Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified. Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM (888) 686-1704. (NANI)

ATTENTION HOMEMAILERS!! $5/envelope! www.mailingbrochuresforcash. com. Mystery shoppers earn $150/day. www. americanshopperjobs.com Can you speak two languages? You are hired! www. onlinetranslatorswanted.com _________________________ AVAILABLE Help Wanted!! Earn extra money in our free popular homemailer program, includes valuable directory.Genuine! Start now! 1-888-519-1920 www.eas ywork-fromhome.com (NANI) _________________________ CARPET CLEANERS, IMMEDIATE openings, no experience necessary, must have valid MN driver’s license & reliable vehicle. 507-385-1960

ALL ABOUT HOME CARE INC. Full and part-time LPN positions open in the St. Peter area. Please contact Carrie at 507-934-1171 or 507382-2908 or Liz at 1 -888-358-0987 if interested.

TIRED OF

OTR DRIVERS

Turn your truck driving job into a long-term rewarding career at Volk Transfer! Volk Transfer, Inc., a privately held family owned corporation based in Mankato, MN, is seeking qualified OTR drivers who are passionate about our industry to join our team. We offer a newly revised compensation plan, benefits, flexible dispatch, 95% or more “no touch” freight, steady miles, quality time at home, and more!

LOCAL DRIVERS

If OTR isn’t for you, join our growing team as a local driver! Our local drivers cover routes primarily in southern Minnesota, metro driving included, and are home every night. We offer a newly revised compensation plan, benefits, and more! These positions are paid by the hour, full- and part-time, day and evening positions available. Contact Recruiting at: 507.385.6164 or jgoettl@volktransfer.com or stop by our office at 2205 7th Avenue, Mankato, MN to complete an application today.

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BENCHS IS HIRING PT STAFF. Love Cats & Dogs, work hard, lift 40#, part time days or afternoons & every other weekend. Must be 18+. Apply MonSat 3:30-5:30 at RRPS, 1250 North River Drive, Mankato. No phone calls please.

NURSING HOMES? TRY HOME CARE!

HHA’s & CNA’s needed immediately for live-in care! Live-in aides provide care in clients’ home for 3-7 days at a time.

STARTING AT $165/DAY and a $250 signing bonus after 2 months.

(507)388-5589

Send resume or pick up an application at: J.R. Bruender Construction, Inc. 60318 206th Street Eagle Lake, MN 56024 (507) 257-3238

You can earn money and gain valuable work experience working with people with disabilities in your community

Apply at Amber House Call Annie at 507-344-0209 or 507-317-3997

NOW HIRING!!! Top Jobs

1. Dump Truck Driver 2. Experienced Ag Person to Sell/ Service Pole Barns – FT career in Mapleton Pay depends on experience. Great companies looking for great talent!

Call & Apply Today! 507-387-5620

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HELP WANTED! Earn extra income assembling CD cases from home. Call our live operators now! No experience necessary, 1-800-405-7619 ext. 2605 www.easywork-greatpay. com _________________________ HELP WANTED!!! - Local people needed to mail our brochures$575/weekly potential assembling products - online data entry positions available. Genuine! www. localhelpneeded.com (NANI)

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info. 1-985646-1700 DEPT. MN-485.

PA R T- T I M E / F U L L - T I M E 15 PERSONAL Care Attendant, M-F position open. 46Year old female quadriplegic is looking for a day PCA to provide in-home care requiring daily living skills near MSU. For more information email: lennie@hickorytech.net, $11-$11.25/hour.

LOCAL DISPATCHER

O PPO RTUN ITIES are KN O CKIN G at G row ing ca r d ea lership look ing for a Recep tionist

This position plans, directs, and coordinates the movement of local drivers and tractor/trailers and the movement of tractor/trailers and freight between locations. One to two years related experience, trucking industry experience, and CDL required. Competitive wages and benefits offered. Contact Recruiting at: 507.385.6164 or jgoettl@volktransfer.com or stop by our office at 2205 7th Avenue, Mankato, MN to complete an application today.

Part tim e receptionist needed for hours M onday - Thursday, 5 pm - 8 pm and every Saturday from 8:30 am - 5 pm Job Duties include: --A nsw ering Phones --Lig ht Filing --M U ST have p revious exp erience w ith custom er service (Very Im p ortant) --G reeting C ustom ers

Please Stop In For A n A pplication:

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Direct Support Professional Seeking PT evening/weekend position working with persons with mental illness available with Shiloh’s Hope, Inc. Applicants must be 18 or older and maintain a valid driver’s license and car insurance. Background checks free of disqualifications are required.

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Meet new people and have a flexible schedule while working in a fun & friendly environment. Must have a high school diploma and clean driving record.

HVAC Install Technician: Growing Heating and Air Conditioning Company seeking individual to join our team. Experience in HVAC sheet metal and/or hydronics helpful. Must have good work ethic, clean background and driving record. Full time position. Full benefit package. Wage based on experience and skills. Apply in person to: Davis Comfort Systems, 20765 Foley Rd Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-387-2434.

Employment

FULL-TIME SKILLED EXCAVATOR Operator. Must possess a Class A license with current health card. Must have the ability to work with plans and elevations. Precision digging for excavating, foundations, and working around utilities a must.

NEW RICHLAND CARE Center is looking for a seasoned Director of Nursing for their 50-bed skilled nursing facility located in New Richland, MN. NRCC is a 5-star facility for the past two years and is rich with volunteers, families, and community support. The DON will have 3-5 years of experience as an RN, with long-term care experience a must! Full benefit package included. If you are interested, please go to www. newrichlandcarecenter.com and fill out an application, or email your resumeíto Lyn Sebenaler, lsebenaler@nrcarecenter. com. EOE. _________________________ LIVE, WORK, PARTY, PLAY! Play in Vegas, hang in LA, jet to New York! Hiring 18-24 girls/ guys. $400-$800 wkly. Paid expenses. Signing bonus. 1-866-574-7454 (MCN)

(Shiloh’s Hope reserves the right to do pre-employment, random, for cause, post accident and return to duty drug testing.)

Interested applicants can pick up an application at 1304 Marshall St. in St. Peter or go on the website www.shilohshope.com or contact the HR Director at 507-934-2094

Lantz Enterprises, Inc. Seeking Breeding/Farrowing person on 2400 sow multi-site operation LEI, is a family farm with above average production, flexible work schedules, quality training at all levels, and a personable work atmosphere.

Competitive package includes health ins., HSA, 401K, vacation/personal time and bonus program. Starting pay is $11-$14 per hour depending on qualifications. If you want to learn how to raise 27+ p/s/y then email Doug at dsieb007@gmail.com or leave message at 507-380-8825

NOW HIRING Apply at Masterson Stafng Solutions: 612 North Victory Drive Mankato, MN 56001

For more information or questions, please call 507-625-3600 Be sure to bring your resume and documentation of your eligibility to work in the United States. “Masterson Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer”

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The requirements for the position are to have a desire to work with large animals, and practice good animal husbandry skills. Work every 3rd weekend, average approximately 40 hours per week and be involved in an exciting and fast paced environment.

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EMPLOYMENT

PATIENT SERVICES & DENTAL Assistant Positions. Open Door Health Center has three positions available: Licensed Dental Assistant, Spanishspeaking Patient Services Representative and a Spanishspeaking Patient Services/ Mobile driver position. Positions are benefits eligible. For more information and to submit your resume, visit our website: www. odhc.org.

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PETROLEUM TRANSPORT DRIVER Full-time. Home Most Nights. Week paid vacation, health benefit. Needed: 2yr tractor - trailer experience, CDL - HazMat/ Tanker Endorse 507-947-3595 or 888-2758545

GRANDSTAY MANKATO HAS immediate openings for housekeeping. Please apply in person at front desk, 1000 Raintree Road, Mankato.

NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS at all area locations. Competitive compensation. Apply at any Mankato location or fax resume to 507-387-2272, Attn Tiffany or email tiffanyk@ hickorytech.net PONGRATZ FENCE & FAB is looking for a hard working reliable individual to install chain link & other types of fencing. Conditions of employment successful completion of a background investigation & preemployment drug test. Must be 18 years of age & have a valid drivers license. Send resume to: 36351 415TH Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082. Or phone 507-4204079 M-F, 8am-12pm. _________________________ WORK ON JET ENGINES. Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 866-854-6156 (NANI)

PERSONAL TOUCH IS ADOPTION RIGHT FOR YOU? Open or closed adoption. You choose the family. Living expenses paid. Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions. Call 24/7. 866-413-6296. Florida Agency #100021542 (NANI)

*ADOPT:* A creative financially secure home, TV producer, Love & Laughter awaits 1st baby. Expenses paid. Sarah *1800-352-5741* (MCN) _________________________ I WISH TO THANK ALL MY Relatives, Friends, and Neighbors for all the cards, gifts & phone calls I received for my 80TH Birthday. It was all very much appreciated! Roland Harms

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Start with Rotary and good things happen. Rotary, humanity in motion. Find information or locate your local club at www. rotary.org. Brought to you by The Home Magazine and PaperChain.(NANI) _________________________ MEET SINGLES NOW! No paid operators, just people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages, connect live. Free trial. Call 1-877-737-9447. (NANI)

PETS AKC YORKIES, BORN 01/15/2013, vet-checked, tails docked, dew claws, shots, very small. Males/females available 507-399-1124 _________________________ DEMAND AMERICAN KENNEL Club registration papers for your dog. www.akc.org

POSITIONS OPEN Part-time CNA’s

If Interested, contact Chris at Central Health Care 444 N. Cordova Ave. LeCenter

507-357-2275, x238

Lawn Care Applicator & Irrigation Service Tech

View website for job descriptions www.greencare4u.com

507-344-8314

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1-4 AT PET EXPO IN MANKATO Cats, Kittens & Dogs can be seen on website

Dogs: Beagle; Cocker/Beagle mix; Pitbull; Blue Heeler/Jack Russel mix; Lab mix pup; Golden Retriever mix; German Shep.; Lhasa/Shih-tzu Vet check, shots, spayed/neutered

HUMANE SOCIETY

St. James 507-779-4557 507-956-2613 www.petcompany.petfinder.com

FREE CATS, Adult Barn Cats, M/F, all colors, fixed, includes food. 507-469-5449 _________________________ FREE KITTENS, VERY CUTE, PLAYFUL and litter box trained, 6wks old. Call 507-625-6405. _________________________ GERMAN SHEPHERD / LAB cross puppies. 7 weeks old. $50 each. 507-245-3358, 507-3404280, leave message. _________________________ PUREBRED FEMALE GORDEN Setter, 4 years old. Call 507-525-2588 for more information! _________________________ TRAIN YOUR DOG AT KEY CITY Kennel Club. All dogs welcome. 507-344-1159, www. keycitykennelclub.org _________________________ NOW, ALL YOUR ADS FOR WANTED items will have a special classification in the Home Magazine. Look for it weekly! Someone has what you need!

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Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m.; Closed on Saturdays Please call during business hours only. 507-387-7953

PET ADOPTION DAY

• Weekend & shift differentials • Attendance wage incentives • Experience wage credit

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OTR DRIVERS NEEDED. Must be 24 years or older. 2 years or 150,000 miles experience. Clean driving record. TS Express, Northwood, Iowa. 800328-7646 ext. #7. _________________________

MANKATO POOP PATROL - Dog Waste Removal. Our services are perfect for families who do not have time to pick up after their dog, or just plain hate doing it! Call (507) 381-6759 or Email MankatoPoopPatrol@ gmail.com

New session of dog training classes begin week of June 3rd Obedience, Rally, Agility, Flyball & Conformation

ALL DOGS WELCOME! Schedule & registration info:

www.keycitykennelclub.org

507-344-1159

Birthday Card Shower Happy 90th Birthday May 14th

Arlo Sandvig From your loving family Cards and birthday wishes may be sent to: 433 Wheeler Ave., Apt #1 North Mankato MN, 56003

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The most beautiful gift is your presence It’s a no-brainer that to show your mom how much you love her you could shower her with gifts: flowers, chocolates, a gift certificate for a spa, or a new book she’s been waiting to read. But if you really want to touch her heart, don’t forget to give a little of the most precious gift all: your time. All the finest gifts in the world could never replace your presence. You could invite her to have brunch at her favourite restaurant or spend some time with her preparing some home cooked meals to freeze. You could take her for a walk in the park where you used to go together when you were young, which is sure to evoke many happy memories for both of you. Leaf through old photo albums together or ask her to tell you about the happiest times of her life. Laughter and even a few tears will likely accompany the stories.

No matter what your plans are for this May 12, be sure to spend some quality time with the person who raised you. In fact, why not make a resolution to set aside an entire day for your mom every year on Mother’s Day. She deserves it!

OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Style, Comfort And Durability For Commercial And Residential Outdoor Spaces

Great Gift Ideas for Mom!

Spring Savings throughout the store!

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Your mother may need help with work around her home. Take advantage of her special day to do some helpful chores. You could clean the outsides of windows or help her do a bit of spring cleaning.

123 S. 3rd St., St. Peter

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials

507-931-9051 KITCHEN OPEN 11:00AM - 11:00PM

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Mother’s Day

Breakfast or Lunch 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Free Dessert for Your Mother All Day Long!

OPEN SUNDAYS

With entree purchase only

www.shopdegroods.com OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-8pm, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5 & Sun. Noon-4

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Offering Our Expanded Breakfast Menu!

Prices good through Sunday, May 12, 2013

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Love You Mom

Mom’s Garden

Make Mom happy this Mother’s Day with a garden bouquet in a beautiful vase. 23” tall x 16” wide.

“Pitcher Perfect” Mom

Hydranges & curly willow accent his keepsake stoneware pitcher that Mom will love. 16” tall x 12” wide.

Trellis of Love

Mom will love this orchid on a unique trellis. 5” pot.

Thurs., May 9 thru Sun., May 12 More Attitude...More Convenience...More Fun!

HILLTOP CLOTHING & GIFT BOUTIQUE 2010 Adams St., Mankato • 625-9070

J. DEVLIN FRAMES

18” Foil Balloon $

Entire Boutique Purchase

COOBIE BRAS

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Send smiles this Mother’s Day with a cheerful bouquet of long lasting flowers. 10” tall x 11” wide.

MILK HOUSE CANDLES

FRESH WAVE THYMES

2010 Adams St., Mankato

BAGGALLINI

HILLTOP

RIVERFRONT

410 S. Riverfront, Mankato

STONEWALL KITCHEN EUROPEAN ROASTERIE MAGGIE & MARY’S

READING GLASSES NAKED BEE COLONIAL CANDLE

HY-VEE FLORAL

WOOLRICH CLOTHING

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Mother’s Day

HAMMOND CANDIES GOOSEBERRY PATCH COOKBOOKS RABBIT CREEK BEER BREADS

Perfect for Mother’s Day Dinner or Gift Ideas! Tres Agaves

High Heel Wine Stoppers

Tequila & Margarita Mix

Middle Sister Wine

Turning Leaf Refresh

Ooh La La Parrot Bay Pouches

Mike’s Hard Frozen Drink Pouches Bud Light

Kinky Liqueur

Lime-A-Rita Straw-Ber-Rita

Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

2010 Adams St.

WINE & SPIRITS

(Next to Hilltop Hy-Vee)

625-3055

While supplies last.

If you’d like to branch out and be a bit more creative with your Mother’s Day gift this year, here are gift ideas for ten different types of mother.

609 W. Main • Madelia • Shellee Daley www.shelleesgreenhouse.com • facebook.com/shelleesgreenhouse

507-642-8719

• Fairy/Gnome Garden Kits • Herb Pots • Hanging Baskets/Bags • Potted Antiques/Vintage • “Gardens To Go”

• New Flat Tire Decor • Gazing Globes & Stands • Unique Copper Items • Water Features/Bird Baths • Calla Lily Solar Lights

• Succulent Dishes • Hibiscus • Calla Lilies • Firepots • Fun Metal Animal Pot Holders

Gift Certificates Available

Plus Our Great Variety of Annuals • Herbs • Perennials • Specialty Plants • Vegetable/Bulk Seeds and So Much More! HOURS: Monday - Friday 11-8pm • Saturday 9-5pm • Sunday 1-5pm

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1. The food-loving mom: a gift basket that showcases local artisanal food products, such as cheeses, breads, and wines. It will be like a mini-adventure into the culinary world, and it will taste great too! 2. The philanthropic mom: a gift made in her name to a charitable cause close to her heart. 3. The Zen mom: a soothing object such as a coffee table fountain, meditation pillow, or a bonsai. 4. The travelling mom: a book all about her dream destination. 5. The busy mom: a homemade gift certificate offering to do a chore of her choice, such as taking her car to the garage for her, vacuuming her entire house, or de-junking the garage. 6. The sporty mom: a yearly membership at a sports club or a pass for the hiking trails in a federal or provincial park in her area. 7. The fashionista mom: a trendy accessory that she wouldn’t dare to buy on her own, such as a snazzy necklace, funky belt, or Jackie-O sunglasses. 8. The mom who loves to pamper herself: a basket of beauty products, such as a home spa kit, makeup, or a skin care system. 9. The green mom: a domestic composter to help her reduce the amount of garbage she sends to the dump. Or, you could offer to turn over her compost pile for her.

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Mother’s Day

“Mommy” A little word filled with so much love “Mommy” is just a small, two-syllable word, and yet it is so important to every one of us. Often the first word spoken by babies, “Mommy” represents the magical heart of the ever-expanding universe of young children. The relationship between a child and its mother or mother figure cannot be compared to any other human relationship. In the best of worlds, “Mommy” evokes gentleness and firmness, kisses and hugs. She is the angel of the night come to rescue us from nightmares. She is the nurse who tends to scraped knees, the caregiver who dons an apron to prepare healthy meals, and the fairy who never forgets to make you a birthday cake. She is the one who feels the pain of your heartache and who will always defend you when you’re attacked.

Your mother is the one who knows you best, the one who helps you overcome obstacles and dreams of a beautiful future for you. She helps you build your confidence and surpass yourself. She shows you the value of wisdom rather than misplaced pride.

Make this Mother’s Day a time of gratitude. Thank your mom for guiding you and helping you become the adult you are today.

Baby birds grow up and leave the nest to lead their own lives. With maturity, a growing child learns discernment and sees parents for the human beings they are, with their strengths and weaknesses. Rather than spoiling their love, this discovery is often the source of a closer relationship for adult children and their mothers. Even if your childhood was less than ideal, the affection that unites you both will only grow as you understand that your mother did the best she could with the resources she had.

Mom, today the hugs are

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mother’s day brunch buffet Sunday, May 12th • 9am - 2:30pm $21.95 for adults • $10.95 for children

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Medical Uniforms

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“CREATIONS by LORELEI” May 9, 10 & 11, 9am-6pm. Mother’s Day Sale, jewelry and other crafts. 305 North Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter. _________________________ *HEIDI’S CLEANING. ARE YOU looking for a friendly, reliable, thorough cleaning lady with 12 years experience and excellent references? Give me a call 507380-0924. _________________________ *INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting, 30 years experience, 507-278-3199.

100 PERCENT GUARANTEED Omaha Steaks - Save 69% on The Grilling Collection now only $49.99 plus 2 free gifts & rightto-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler. Order today. 1-877-3562704 use code: 45102YXL or www.omahasteaks.com/grill90 (MFPA) _________________________ 2012 COMPANION GOLDEN SCOOTER with lights and battery charger. Was over $2000 new, and is still under warranty. Mirrors and walker carrier were added. Asking $1800. 507-6255202 after 5pm. _________________________ 60 4x8 SHEETS OF 2” expanded Polystyrene rigid foam, type R-8, $300. Efel wood stove, $100. Slate chalkboard, 4 sections, 36x51”, 52”, 61”. 65” $200. 507625-7373

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Daycare Planner All NEW EARLY LEARNING Center COMING SOON to MADISON LAKE, MN! Visit www.pitterpatterselc.com to learn about our QUALITY CHILDCARE PROGRAMS designed with your little ones in mind! Join us at our OPEN HOUSE June 1st, from 11am - 3:00pm. Meet the staff, ask questions, and help us celebrate the kick off of Pitter Patters’ first program! Pitter Patters Early Learning Center, LLC. 608 Walnut Avenue, Madison Lake, MN. P: 507995-5451

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20+ YEARS LICENSED CHILDCARE has full-time openings for preschool (ages 2-5yrs.) Call Sheila 507388-7176.

EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE. Kindergarten readiness activities, arts/crafts, reading, creative play, friends & fun! Ages 1 & up, affordable rates, great references, Lower North. 507-387-4200 or 507317-4727. ______________________ CHILD’S PLANET EARLY LEARNING CENTER. Newly expanded and remodeled facility. Current openings for all age groups 6-weeks thru Pre-Kindergarten as well as School Age programs! Open House on Tuesday, May 14th from 4-6:30PM! Conveniently located near MSU Campus at 103 Homestead Drive. Call Brittany at 507-345-8833 for more information. _______________________ LITTLE SUNSHINES DAYCARE has immediate openings for ages 2 and up. Licensed Daycare with a loving and caring atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor activities. Call Briana at (320) 224-7799.

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Emphasis on: Kindergarten Readiness, Bible Stories, Music, Math Readiness, Group Games, Dramatic Play. 33 months - 5 years www.peacemankato.org

8x10 DOG KENNEL & FIREWOOD, split & dried. 507388-2425

ATTENTION MOMS ALLERGIC TO FISHING! Treat yourself with coffee and a roll at the WOW Zone, Saturday, May 11, from 10a-2p and check out the New 31 Today’s Bags and Norwex products. Hosted by Lois Schweim, 380-5162 and Tammy Hager, 340-3609. Lots of good deals, hope to see you Saturday and bring a friend! BAD BOY, Professional Series zero turn riding lawnmower. 2 yrs. old, 60” cut, hydrostatic transmission, power deck left, 26hp with 70hrs., like new condition. $3750. 507-3813414 BARN LUMBER FOR SALE: Full dimension 2x8 floor joists; Also, 6x6 & 8x8 timber, $450. 507-674-3224 BEAUTIFUL QUALITY furniture and miscellaneous for sale: Solid mahogany bar and back bar, oval Oak dining table, large Oak desk with matching file cabinet, quality mirrors/pictures/lamps. Round Cherry wood table with 6 matching chairs (gorgeous). Also, antique 3-wheel Schwinn bike, one set of right handed ladies golf clubs, 5 sets of mens clubs right handed and 1 set of mens clubs, left handed. Miscellaneous lawn furniture, new umbrella table, chairs, etc. KnickKnacks, glassware and jewelry. Make offers: Everything in excellent condition. ALSO For FREE, 4 non-working refrigerators, and a burned out central air conditioner, you haul. 507-469-4518 Beautiful Samik Baby Grand Piano with Piano Disk Auto Player System. Piano & system are in excellent condition inside & out. Perfect soundboard. Piano was just tuned and the system was just calibrated. System includes hundreds of hours of a variety of music already loaded. Matching bench also included. Color: Black Lacquer. $8,765.00. Call 382-7454.

WANTED • WANTED • WANTED OLD GUITARS WANTED! Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker. Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1920’s thru 1980’s. Top cash paid! 1-800-401-0440. (NANI) _________________________ ALWAYS BUYING MILITARY, weapons, bayonets, swords, insignia, uniforms, all gun parts. If it’s older military, I’m interested. Tom, 507-387-1028 FAMILY LOOKING FOR PLACE in country to rent, need by June 1st. We have horses & dogs. Can fence for horses. Must be reasonable in rent, within 20-25 miles of St. Clair - Mapleton area. Call (507) 381-7208 Email: coun trygal22002@gmail.com I BUY OLD GUNS, AMMUNITION, scopes, shooting and reloading supplies. Charlie 507-382-9376 _________________________ IT DOESN’T COST $500 to drive to Fairmont, MN - but it could save you that much, if you compare my silver & gold prices. Kuehl’s, 507-235-3886, 10:30am-5:30pm BOOK YOUR TENT TODAY. Reunions, graduations, open houses, church events. Protect your event from the weather. Tents, tables & chairs. Soft Sky Tent Rental 507-380-0724. _________________________ BUNDLE & SAVE on your cable, Internet, phone, & more. High Speed Internet starting at less than $20/mo. Call now! 800-2914159 (NANI) _________________________ BURIAL LOTS FOR SALE at Tivoli cemetery. Tranquil and peaceful. Just minutes outside Mankato. 507-625-5536 or 507387-7593. _________________________ COMPLETE DAYBED FOR SALE. White iron, $150. 507387-4776, after 3PM. _________________________ COMPUTER CARE AND REPAIR. Trust your computer to an experienced, knowledgeable technician. Repair, Networking, Malware removal, Tutoring, etc. info@computercare-repair.com, Tom 507-351-3334. _________________________ FINISH BARN WASHING. 15 years experience. 507-351-9656

TOP PRICES PAID FOR GOLD & Silver. We buy any and all US and Foreign Coins or Paper Money. Any and all Jewelry. Flatware, Watches, Gold Teeth anything gold or silver. Charlie 507-382-9376 _________________________ WANTED OLD AIR CONDItioners, dehumidifers, gas grills, lawn mowers and other old metal. Will pick up free of charge! 507-340-1070 _________________________ WANTED TO BUY CARS AND trucks needing repair or not. I Pay Cash! 507-382-9353 _________________________ WANTED TO BUY OR WILL remove Estates or partial Estates. 507-381-8047 _________________________ WANTED TO BUY: GOOD used hand tools, power tools, running lawn mowers, snow blowers, cars, trucks, tractors, and etc. Call 507-387-2940. _________________________ WANTED VEHICLES, RUNNING or not, repairables or junks, don’t cuss, call-us! We pay cash. 507-382-6636 _________________________ WANTED: SCRAP METAL! Cars, trucks, old farm machinery, any scrap metal. We pay Cash. 507-848-4007. FOR SALE: Cub Cadet mower 1911 Model. Very good condition, $1000. 507-317-4092 _________________________ FOR SALE: GAME BIRDS, Chicks, Ringneck Pheasants, $1.25; Bobwhite Quail, 75 cents; Adult Bobwhites, Quail for dog training & eating. 507-380-9580 Darwin Laitenberger _________________________ FOR SALE: POULAN PRO SP 650, lawn mower. Excellent condition. 507-720-5573 _________________________ FOR SALE: Semi-Electric hospital bed with side rails. Near new condition. $400. 507-3441126. _________________________ FOR SALE: TORO Mulching Mower, Weber gas grill, Snapper snowblower. $50 ea. 387-6991 _________________________ FRIGIDAIRE WASHER AND dryer, matched pair, 4yrs. old. Large capacity Maytag dryer, 3yrs. old. 507-995-1760 _________________________ FRIGIDAIRE WHITE refrigerator, new, 17 cu. ft., excellent condition. $200. 507380-3692 MANKATO PALLET COMPANY. We buy Repairable pallets and sell Reconditioned pallets! Call Dave, 507-380-5349

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_________________________ PAYING A MINIMUM OF $26 on 1935 & older U.S. Silver dollars. Average cond. 19 times face value on U.S. pre-1965 silver coins, any gold & silver items large quantity wanted, compare prices, 30 yrs. in Fairmont, MN. 507-235-3886 - Kuehl’s. _________________________ STONEWARE WANTED: Collector paying $1000 +/- for large salt glazed crocks. Also wants jugs, water coolers, churns, and especially advertising pieces. 507-7756698. _________________________ LAWN GARDEN TRACTOR MOWER and attachments. Tillers, push mowers and snowblowers. Running or dead. Will buy or haul away for free. I also do repairs. Lowell 507-3173041.

WANTED: Looking for this plate. Please call 507-317-4092. _________________________ 223 AR15 DPMS, SCOPE, TACTICAL light, quad rings and case, $1,400/OBO. 507-3814984 BIKES FOR SALE: 24” 15 speed boys bike $20.00. 20” boys bike $15.00. Call (507) 420-8395. FOR RENT: 5 BEDROOM FARM house near Janesville. References required. $600+ utilities. 507-649-0548

IDEAL QUILTS, machine quilting by Trudy. Long-arm machine quilting; I quilt your tops and/ or bottoms together. Call for prices, 387-2766 or email: teisen hauer@charter.net

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NEW LISTING. Duck Lake year-round home. 1 BR & 1 BA. Has walk-out basement & oversized single attached garage. Deck is 24x10 & has a fieldstone retaining wall 60’ at shoreline. Call for your private showing on MLS #7001900.

IMMACULATE 3 BR, 1-1/2 BA home located at 215 Floral Avenue. It has an attached single garage, back patio & great yard. There has been many improvements. Call 345-3090 to set up a showing, asking to see MLS #131893. $129,900.

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3 BR MOBILE HOME, $575 mo. In Janesville, good condition. 507-234-6421 _________________________ 6/1, HOUSE FOR RENT, 3BR, AC, all appliances, NSPP, $1,200+utilities, lease, deposit and references. 307 Emerson Lane, 507-625-4885. _________________________ CHARMING 2 BEDROOM HOME with detached double garage; hilltop area, within a block of Mayo Clinic, walk to work. Central air, no smoking/ pets. $950 plus utilities, must have references & background check. 507-514-9178 _________________________ HOME FOR RENT: 716 Stoltzman, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, double garage, full basement, landscaped, available now. $1600 plus utilities. 388-7935 _________________________ IN CLEVELAND, EXTRA-NICE furnished 1 bedroom apartment. Central air, off-street parking, deck and porch. New paint and wood flooring. Utilities included. Available now, $600/mo. 507934-4454 _________________________ LARGE 2BR APARTMENT near MSU. Off-street parking, washer/ dryer, no smoking or pets, $550/ month. 507-327-1594

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22391 Lake View Road – Madison Lake

Large, private lot with beautiful lake views!

OPEN FOR PREVIEW:

Sunday, May 12th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22nd 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Broker: Pro-formance Realty 507-625-5400 Detailed bidding information, terms of auction or pre-sale available at open house previews or visit

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FARMLAND FOR SALE: Viessman Farm, 43.85+- acres, Cambria Twp., Blue Earth Co. Purchase price $215,000. To view property brochure for this and other properties, visit: www.wingertrealty.com

AUCTION: Sat., May 18, 10a at 14140 618th Ave., Mapleton. (Go S of Pemberton on CR #53 4.5 miles to 144th St., go W approx. 1.5 miles, then S on 618th Ave., 1 mile, watch for signs) OWNER: Arlo and Sonja Swanson AUCTIONEER: Larry Born. Visit: www. LARGE MORNING AUCTION (Antiques, boat, midwestauctions.com gokart, tools...): Sat., May 11, 10a at 63037 120th Ave., Claremont, MN (From Claremont, LIQUIDATION AUCTION: Of Casey & take CR #1 S. 1 mi. to auction site, watch for Groesbeck Building Contractors. Sat., May signs). OWNER: Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Grant 18, 9a sharp. 725 North Oak Ave., Owatonna. AUCTIONEER: Jensen Auctioneers. Visit: AUCTIONEER: Matt Maring Auction Co. Visit: www.maringauction.com www.auctionsgo.com ESTATE AUCTION: Sat., May 18, Guns sold at 1pm. 14140 618th Ave., Mapleton. (S of Pemberton on #53 4.5 mi. to 144th, then W 1.5 mi., then S on 618th. Watch for signs. OWNERS: Arlo and Sonja Swanson AUCTIONEER: Larry Born. Visit: ESTATE AUCTION: Tues., May 14, 5pm at The midwestauctions.com Kato Auction House, 1529 1st Ave., Mankato AUCTIONEER: Dailey Auction Service. Visit: AUCTION: Sat., May 18, 9:30a in Prior Lake, MN. (3 mi. E on CR 21 to Texas Ave., then www.daileyauctions.com N 1.5 mi. to Creekwood Rd., 2 blocks E to FAIRMONT LAKESIDE CONDO, SEALED BID Creekwood Lane to 7295). OWNER: Duane AUCTION: Wed., May 29, 5:30p at Auctioneer and Sharon Sebens AUCTIONEERS: Ediger Alley Office (923 N. State St., Fairmont). Auction Service, Belle Plaine and Arlington, OPEN HOUSE SAT., MAY 18, 3pm at MN. Visit: www.midwestauctions.com/ediger Shorewood Terrace Condos, 601 Shoreacres, ESTATE AUCTION: Sun., May 19, 12:30p at #308, Fairmont, or call Doug Wedel at 507- 843 Wall St., Lower North Mankato. OWNERS: 236-4255 OWNER: Ethel Thurovat Estate Paul Mueller Estate and Marion Mueller. AUCTIONEER: Wedel of Auctioneer Alley. AUCTIONEER: Mike Miller Auction Service Visit: www.mikemillerauctions.com Visit: www.auctioneeralley.com CONSIGNMENT AUCTION: Sat., May 11, 10a at Waseca County Fairgrounds. Large variety of items. Go to www.malechaauctions.com for complete list of items and pictures. AUCTIONEER: Malecha Auctioneering

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Indoor auction house April thru Oct. or on Sellers site. Real Estate, Large Estates, collections and liquidations. Auctioneers: Jay & Willa Dailey

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CONSIGNMENT AUCTION: (2 partial estates) Tues., May 28, 5pm at the Kato Auction House, 1529 1st Ave., Mankato. AUCTIONEER: Dailey Auction Service. www.daileyauctions.com REAL ESTATE AUCTION: Seasonal Lake Cabin on Madison Lake, Wed., May 29, 6p. See www. daileyauctions.com for open house dates. Located at 22391 Lake View Rd., Madison Lake. AUCTIONEER: Dailey Auction Service

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FARM ALLIS CHALMERS C WITH Woods mower. New engine & tires, $3,200. 1939 A&B John Deere’s with fenders, restored, $4,000 for both. 507-461-2572 _________________________ CATTLE WIRE PANELS, $10 ea & T-posts, $1.50 ea. Call Gerald 507-234-6421

FILSON PORTABLE CATTLE squeeze chute with headgate. Also Worksaver round bale fork attachment for loader bucket. 507-340-0381 _________________________ FOR SALE: 1942 FARMALL H wide front, loader. Does run but needs work. $1,000 OBO (or best offer). Call (507) 327-1069. _________________________ FOR SALE: WD ALLIS. New 3 point hitch, power steering, flipover seat. $1800. 507-947-3813

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Tuesday, May 14 - 5:00 p.m.

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Doors open 4:00 p.m.

Large auction featuring motor vehicles, firearms, sporting goods, tools, collectible advertising & sportsman prints, decorator furniture & household. Lots of very unique items on this sale! TERMS: Cash, good check, Visa or MC payment day of sale. All sales AS IS WHERE IS. Lunch & restrooms on site.

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for photos and details! AUCTIONEERS: Jay & Willa Dailey 507-625-7653

HEY FARMERS: I AM LOOKING for work, Spring-Fall! I have experience and will get CDL if needed, also pig experience! Call Mike, home/507-278-3459, cell/507-340-2550. _________________________ LOOKING FOR TILLABLE Farm land to rent, Madison Lake, Eagle Lake or Janesville area. Call Owen, 507-381-3079 _________________________ MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT Sale, Mon., June 3, 2013 at 9:00 am. Consign early by May 20, 2013 for complete advertising. Gilbert’s Sale Yard, LLC, 641398-2218. 2 mi. N. of Floyd, IA on Hwy. 218. Tractor House Internet Bidding Available. www. gilbertsaleyard.com (MCN) _________________________ PORTABLE LIVESTOCK Loading chute on Wheels, $400 OBO. McCormick Oats swather, complete with canvas, shedded & in exc. working cond. 507345-7496 _________________________ WANTED: MEDIUM SIZE SKID loader, good condition. 507327-0103 _________________________ WANTED: SCRAP METAL! Cars, trucks, old farm machinery, any scrap metal. We pay Cash. 507-848-4007.

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It’s time for our annual spring consignment auction. We have a large assortment of vintage toys on this auction. Also, nice selection of antiques, collectibles, advertising items, household items, furniture, tools, sporting items & more. Assorted horse items, Harley items, gun cabinets, hutch, Amish chair, large assortment of hand tools, remote controlled Hummer, washer & dryer, freezer, Coast to Coast 12 hp, 38” riding mower, newer Snapper 8 hp, 25” riding mower, assorted hunting supplies & clothing, outdoor items & much more!! Go to our website for complete list of items and to view pictures. TERMS: Cash or good check, all items paid for day of sale. Not responsible for accidents. Lunch, restroom & seating available. For questions call (507) 461-3313.

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Spring is in the air and baby chicks are hatching. Place your order today for spring delivery of: California White Gold Star Buﬀ Orphington White Rocks

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Also available are: Bantams Pheasants

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r e v Fe Winjum’s Shady Acres Resort of LeCenter Several prime spots left for the 2013 camping season. We only do Seasonal Camping!!

Our LeCenter resort allows you to experience the solitude of Minnesota’s beautiful outdoors and great fishing on Clear Lake. Just a short drive from Mankato and St. Peter areas. Enjoy the Great Food and Service at the Lake Front Bar & Grill (adjacent to the Resort)

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New Facilities! We’ve improved our entire resort!

• New oversized lots with cement driveways • Pets allowed • No cost for visitors most weekends •Refer a friend program

Winjum’s Shady Acres Resort 35032 Clear Lake Ln, Le Center

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Fishing Opener Special Thursday & Friday May 9th & 10th, 2013

Lakes Gas Co. $1200 20 lb. Cylinder Refill

1820 North Riverfront Drive. (507) 625-4204

Not valid with any other coupons. No punch cards accepted during special. Valid May 9th & 10th 2013 only. Lakes Gas, Mankato Only.

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5#, 10#, 30#, 40# and 100# will be at a discounted rate also.

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rolling successfully on a regular basis is a big challenge. It’s not simply a question of casting the line and moving slowly through the water waiting for a fish to strike. Beginners often think it’s that easy, but the following suggestions will help them to reduce the time between bites.

Varying your speed and navigating in an “S” pattern are tricks which make a big difference when trolling. these natural or manmade structures as baitfish often hide there, so fishing in these areas makes it much easier to fool the predators into biting.

Finally, a combination of these two different techniques is the ideal way to improve your success when trolling. You’re going to be surprised by the results...

Changing direction from time to time can also increase your chances of a catch. For example, steering a boat in an “S” pattern allows you to cover more territory and discover favourable underwater structures. Fish have a tendency to stay close to

ishing in lakes, ponds, and streams is common practice but have you ever tried fast flowing rivers? It’s an amazing experience, even though conditions can be difficult. There are two ways to fish in rivers, depending on the strength of the current — fly fishing or fishing in pools. These difficult-to-access areas can be very gratifying to exploit, especially because they are often under-fished. Strong currents cause riverbed erosion, so fast flowing rivers usually have some deep pools where the current slows. Don’t neglect such zones, as

they create whirlpools that lift and mix many microorganisms that attract fish. Fishing with a light rod and using lures with sufficient lead is recommended. The farthest corners of these pools are always worth exploring. Jigging, using lures, or even casting with a simple rig and live bait are all efficient options. Just remember that you should retrieve your lure quickly, as it can easily snag in this type of water. Reduce the risk of snags by keeping your bait off the bottom and plenty of slack in your line. Keep your casts short and frequent, which is just

as efficient as casting far from shore. Even if you’re careful, the chances are your line will snag and break anyway. Be prepared to fix your rig quickly and efficiently.

Remember, the important thing is to keep casting: the more your line is in the water, the more likely you are to land a prize! Happy fishing!

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First of all, it’s important to vary the speed of the boat. By accelerating just a touch, the lure tends to rise towards the surface. By slowing down, the opposite occurs, the bait or lure gradually sinking towards the bottom and becoming more vulnerable to all those fish on the lookout for prey. By trolling in this way, as well as stimulating the instincts of predators, the bait or lure will also change depths, giving you more chance of locating fish searching for food.

Strong current, big fish!

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Tricks for successful trolling

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Don’t forget the shoreline

t may be difficult to imagine this, but many big fish hide in only a few feet of water next to a shoreline of no particular interest. Indeed, it is an error to believe that big

fish are inaccessible, always hiding in deep water. Pike and bass, in particular, are known to feed in shallow waters. Here are a few tricks to help you locate and catch them.

To locate a site where predators could be hiding, you must learn to observe and be attentive to the smallest of splashes. Small splashes announce the presence of the forage fish, fry, and frogs that bigger fish feed on, while large splashes reveal the predator’s arrival on

the scene. Angling near from a boat, casting toward submerged objects where the shore while slowly fish may be hiding can also crisscrossing from side to give good side. Using It is a mistake to believe minnow plugs results. or crankbait that big fish always Another with a jigger hide in deep water. trick is to always pays rely on casting to maximize good dividends. Try not your success rate on river to move too close to the banks. This is best done shoreline so you won’t

damage your propeller and skeg or scare away your prey. Just remember that the biggest predators can venture into a few inches of water in order to feed, making them vulnerable to an even bigger predator— you!

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Places to Get a Fishing License in Nicollet County COURTLAND COURTLAND HARDWARE 321 MAIN ST COURTLAND, MN 56021 (507) 359-7811

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NICOLLET GEORGE’S CITY MEATS 430 3RD ST NICOLLET, MN 56074 (507) 232-3502 NICOLLET MART 220 MAIN ST NICOLLET, MN 56074 (507) 232-3232

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Ask about special savings on select factory packages.

Heading out to your favorite fishing grounds, you can’t help but relax when you’re behind the wheel of a new Competitor powered by a Yamaha outboard. When you get to that spot, you’ll have all the right stuff to bring back the bounty for a traditional fish fry.

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Making leader lines more durable and much less visible! monofilament leader lines in tackle boxes. Available in all sizes, this kind of line has little elasticity and is invisible in the water. Once your rig is set, all you have to do is attach the leader to the main line with a swivel. This will ensure the durability and subtlety of the rig while speeding up bait changes.

Generally speaking, it is advisable to use a wire leader for species with sharp teeth. The reason for this is to prevent sudden line breakages that can put a premature end to the contest between angler and prey. Sometimes, though, this type of leader can spoil the subtlety of the rig in certain conditions and situations.

This method is also interesting because it allows anglers to use lightweight equipment with a small-diameter low-resistant line while using a personalized rig with a highcaliber fluorocarbon monofilament.

These days, an alternative to wire leaders is available on the market. It is increasingly common to find fluorocarbon

Why go to all the trouble? Because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a true sports angler, and this way you can enjoy the challenge of reeling in a big fish with your highly resistant rig! Are you ready to try it?

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Naturally, fishing techniques vary according to the species of fish you hope to land. A trout has to be caught with finesse, whereas a pike has to be tricked onto your line. Anglers just have to learn to consider the habits of the target fish before making a final decision on the configuration of their rigs.

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Fluorocarbon monofilament

A fluorocarbon leader line allows you to outwit clever fish.

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AUTOMOTIVE MISC. 1985 S10 BLAZER PROJECT VEHICLE. Not running, 383 motor, automatic, narrowed rear-end. Lots of new parts. $1500 firm. Granada, MN 507525-1535 _________________________ BEST AUTO SALES 3RD Ave N. 507-345-8033 2005 Chevy 2500 4x4 $5995 BO; 2004 Chevy 1500 4x2 $5569 BO; 2005 Ford Van 16 passenger $3995 BO; 2005 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4, 3RD seat, $5995 BO; 2000 Olds Alero $1495 BO; 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 38 Motor $1695 BO; 1999 Dodge Neon $1695 BO; 2000 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 $3995 BO; 2005 Ford Focus $2495 BO; 1986 Ford Pk - low miles 57K $895 6 Cyl; 1997 Nissan Altima $1495. _________________________ BLOWN HEADGASKET? Any vehicle repair yourself. State of the art 2-Component chemical process. Specializing in Cadillac Northstar Overheating. 100% guaranteed. 1-866-780-9039 (NANI)

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aginsurance@ag-ins83.com _________________________ CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ Paid! Running or not, all years, makes, models. Free towing! We’re Local! 7 days/ week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-4162330 (NANI) _________________________ CASH FOR CARS: All cars / trucks wanted. Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make / model. Call for instant offer: 1-800-864-5960. (NANI) _________________________ CASH FOR CARS: All Cars / Trucks Wanted. Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make/model. Call for Instant Offer: 1-800-871-9134 (MFPA)

DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDREN fighting Diabetes. Fast, free towing. Call 7 days/ week. Non- runners OK. Tax deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1-800-578-0408. (NANI) _________________________ DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK or boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of. 888472-9219. (MFPA)

CARS $$ WANT TO BUY YOUR CAR or Truck. Running or not. Ron, 507-351-9568. _________________________ ‘07 FORD EDGE SEL PLUS, 78K, Cream/Tan, heated leather seats, 6 CD changer, Panoramic moon roof, reverse obstacle sensor, trailer hitch. 507-3453767 or 507-469-2267 Cell _________________________ NISSAN VERSA SL, 2008, 4DR, 1.8L, 40K, loaded and in excellent condition. 24/32MPG, $10,595/OBO. Call after 5pm, 507-345-6948.(5/21)

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‘02 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WELL maintained, power everything, $4,000 OBO. 507-947-3821(6/4) _________________________ ‘97 SUBARU IMPREZA, AUTO, 2DR Sedan, BO. 507-221-3000, Nicollet.(4/23) _________________________ 1984 CORVETTE, 5.7L, RED convertible, Bose speaker, cruise, automatic. Excellent condition. $9,500/OBO 507-9310150.(5/7) _________________________ 2002 SUBARU LEGACY, 4-door, green, manual transmission, AWD. 230,000 miles, good condition. BO. 507-221-3000 _________________________ 1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS. Northstar motor, like new, Arizona car, $2,800/OBO. 507438-1617(6/11) _________________________ 1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE, very clean, new tires/brakes/ transmission. 93,00miles, No Northstar. Very clean, loaded, nice interior, very little rust. 507382-3723 _________________________ 1995 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGEUR SE minivan. V6, new transaxle, runs good. 207,000mi. $1500 OBO. 507385-9301. _________________________ 1995 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGEUR SE minivan. Power features, V6, new transaxle, runs good. 207,000mi. Very wellmaintained, solid vehicle. $1450 OBO. 507-382-9301. _________________________ 1995 TOYOTA CAMRY, $1,000. Blown head-gasket, high mileage, many new parts. Good interior/exterior. 507-351-9656

2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD Convertible, white, 27,600 miles. Like new condition, $21,000. Email: jcrest@hickorytech.net

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Prius V 2013 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary. Stock # D1540333. Financing from Toyota Financial Services, on approved credit, Prius sedan only, offer ends June3, 2013

2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS. Tan, 3.8L V6 automatic, 132k miles, 30mpg. $6895. For details, call 507-665-6476.

2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED LIMITED. 3.0L V6, FWD, automatic, 6spd., 102k miles, 29 mpg highway. Maroon. $7495. For details, 507-6656476. _________ 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible. Silver/black, black cloth top, 44K, car is very nice, $12,000. 507-526-5671(6/4) _________________________

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA; 4 door car, blue. 58,546 miles, excellent condition, $9,250. Call (507) 327-6969.

2009 MAZDA MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (RWD convertible). Brilliant black clearcoat exterior, black interior. 2.0L 4 cylinder, 6-speed manual. 71,780 mi. $13,995. Call: 507-665-6476 THIS CAR IS PERFECT FOR CRUISING! Collector’s Car! Cadillac Seville, 1991, black, excellent condition, no rust, loaded, Sunday car, ONLY $1,400/OBO! 507-381-8198 (5/28) _________________________ AUCTION MAY 18, 9 AM. LYLE, MN. Project Cars, 1936, 1937, 1938 Chevy Coupe’s, 1940 Ford, 1957 Chevy 2dr Hard Top & 4dr, 1967 Nova & Chevelle, 1967 Camaro Convertible. www.foxauctioncompany.com NISSAN VERSA SL, 2008, 4DR, 1.8L, 40K, loaded and in excellent condition. 24/32MPG, $10,595/OBO. Call after 5pm, 507-345-6948.(5/21) _________________________ ORIGINAL OWNER SELLING ‘04 Chrysler Sebring convertible. Loaded! With tan top. Always kept in garage, Never seen a Minnesota winter. Only 51K miles. Meticulously cared for. Real Sharp, fun ride, Sony GPS navigation system. 507-345-6114(6/4)

2012 FORD FUSION SEL black metallic, 11K, $17,995. 2012 Nissan Sentra, 2.0, silver 17K, $14,495. 2011 Hyundai Genesis, lite blue, 23K, $22,500. 2005 Ford Taurus, red, 117K, (lite hail), $3,995. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, silver, 126K, $3,995. 2010 Chevrolet Impala, red, nice 77K, $10,950. 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3.8 motor, 180K, $2,495. 2004 Ford Taurus, black 115K, $4,450. 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, green, 146K, $2,995. 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, red, 2DR, 132K, $3,995. 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, red, 146K, $3,495. 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, maroon, 82K, $4,450. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT, loaded, red, 142K, $4,250. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, red, 4DR, 85K, $4,595. 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, silver, 127K, $2,995. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, blue, 115K, $4,250. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am silver, 2DR, 134K, $3,995. 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE, silver, 100K, $2,495. 2000 Chevrolet S10, dark blue, 2WD, 127K, $3,250. 1999 Dodge 1/2Ton Blue, 139K, nice, $3,995. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, black, 166K, $2,995. 1998 Ford Escort Sport ZX2, 2DR, loaded, 68K, $4,450. 1997 Chevrolet Astro EXT, maroon, 128K, $1,995. 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, 4DR, red, 149K, nice, $1,295. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 200K, nice, $2,695. 1990 Dodge Spirit, silver, 100K, clean, $1,995. 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 110K, clean, nice, $2,495. Plus Gas & Electric Golf Carts. KARL’s of WELLS, INC., 125 3rd St. NW, Wells. 507-3270103

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2006 FORD F250 Extended Cab, white. 76,000 mi, excellent condition. Box liner with Tonneau cover. Excellent tires. Gray interior. 4x2 5.4 engine. XL Super duty $8,850 OBO, Call (507) 351-3196. _________________________ 2007 SILVERADO QUADCAB, loaded, with Tonneau cover, Jewel Red, 60,000 miles. 1997 Silverado, 3rd door, custom paint, topper. Both excellent condition, must see! 507-3823723 _________________________ CLASSIFIED AD SPECIAL: Buy 2 weeks and get the third week for free. Call The Home Magazine Today! 507-387-7953

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-------- VANS & MINI VANS -------2003 PONTIAC MONTANA AWD............................................$2,999 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA AWD............................................$2,999 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY EX, 123,000 miles............................$5,599 2007 CHEVY UPLANDER, nice & clean.................................$8,925 2008 FORD E350, 12 passenger, 60K ..........................................$13,995 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, 4.0L, this one has all the candy..................................................................$14,999

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2009 TOYOTA PRIUS, New tires, 1 owner ..............................$13,900 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY SE, 79K ...............................................$14,350 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY, manual trans........................................$1,695 2008 CHEVY MALIBU LT2, 4 cyl., 58K ................................$14,495 1999 BUICK PARK AVE., htd. leather........................................$4,650 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Factory Remote Start, 2000 SATURN SC, 3 dr., only 100K...............................................$4,995 26k Miles...............................................................................................$16,495 2002 CHEVY IMPALA LS.............................................................$5,595 2000 TOYOTA AVALON XLS, sunroof, htd. leather.............$6,850 -------- TRUCKS & UTILITIES -------2002 MERCURY SABLE GS, V6 ................................................$6,595 2001 BUICK LE SABRE, Leather, 87,000 miles ......................$6,850 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT, Leather ...................................$2,999 1973 MERCEDES SL450 CONVERTIBLE ...........................$6,995 1996 FORD F250 X-CAB, long box ..............................................$3,999 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, sunroof .................................$7,995 2004 FORD EXPLORER XLT ....................................................$5,990 2007 FORD FOCUS SE...................................................................$7,995 2000 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER LTD, new timing belt & 2004 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS, leather, sunroof............$8,795 water pump ............................................................................................$5,995 2007 CHEVY IMPALA LT, p. seaty, allow wheels ...................$8,995 2000 CHEVY SILVERADO, reg cab, 4x4 ..................................$6,995 2005 VW JETTA SEDAN A5, Leather, sunroof.......................$8,995 2007 VW RABBIT, Sporty, 5 spd....................................................$9,350 1986 CHEVY SILVERADO, Sport side,custom low rider....$6,995 2007 PONTIAC G6, green, V6, sunroof........................................$9,499 2001 FORD F150 XCAB,.................................................................$6,995 2007 FORD FOCUS SE Hatch Back, 35k Miles.......................$9,950 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA, X-cab, 4WD, V8..............................$7,995 2008 CHEVY COBALT SPORT, 4 cyl., 4 dr. ..........................$10,950 2004 VOLVO XC90, Nav/TV, DVD, Leather .............................$7,995 2010 KIA RIO, 4 cyl., AT, CD, easy payments...........................$11,490 1997 CHEVY SILVERADO, X-cab with plow, 106K.............$7,996 2011 FORD FUSION SE...............................................................$11,695 2004 BUICK RAINIER CXL, V8, sunroof, htd. ltr. seats .......$8,595 2007 SATURN AURA SE ............................................................$11,900 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 97K......................................................$8,995 2011 FORD FUSION SE 4 cyl., great MPG’s..........................$12,495 2006 FORD FREESTYLE AWD, htd. leather..........................$9,995 2009 CHEVY MALIBU LS, 4 dr., PLKS, CC, tilt, AC...........$12,995 2004 FORD EXPEDITION, Eddie Bauer pkg.......................$10,995 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING LTD, AT, leater, 40K .............$12,999 2005 FORD F150 X-CAB, sunroof..............................................$10,995

2006 HONDA CRV SE 86,000 miles.....$13,995

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1997 GMC 1500 SIERRA 350 Extended cab, third-door. 4WD, new tires & battery. 507-3872627 _________________________ 2001 CHEV. 4x4 EXTENDED CAB, perfect work truck. Has matching topper, AT, PS, PB, PL, cruise, AC, spray-in bed liner, very good mechanical condition; looks good. Load (E) tires, $3895 OBO. 507-726-2714 evenings or cell 507-276-8090. _________________________ 2004 CHEVY COLORADO. 2.8 Vortek 4-cylinder. Newer tires, AC, brand new brakes. Perfect commuter/work/school pickup. Super clean, very dependable, excellent mechanical condition. $4675. 507-391-0520

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1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS 4WD SUV. Medium charcoal metallic gray, 5.7L V8 automatic, 4 spd. 199,179 mi. $2995. Call 507-665-6476. _________________________ 2002 TRAILBLAZER LS, one owner, 19,295 actual miles, showroom condition, black, 4.2 - 6 cylinder automatic. Original price $29,635, asking $19,000 OBO. 507-380-9792 _________________________ FORD EXPLORER SPT, 1998, V6, 158K, runs great, new tires, $2,450. 507-243-4306(5/14)

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ESTATE/MOVING SALE FRI., April 5, 8-4pm & Sat., April 6, 8-4pm at 123 870th Ave., Winnebago. Furniture, tools, small yard shredder, household items, seasonal decorations, house decor & much misc. Everything must go!

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BOATS/ WATERCRAFT _________________________ ‘96 CRESTLINER SPORT 16.5 ft., smooth aluminum hull, 90hp Evinrude. In heated storage, boat lift available also. 507-3409461 (5-21) _________________________ 14’ ALUMACRAFT, 9.8 MERCURY & trailer, $875. 12’ Miteytoon Pontoon, 9.8 Mariner electric start & trailer, $2,800. 507-267-4693 _________________________ 16’ GLASTRON WITH SHORELAND’R trailer, 8.5HP Evinrude. Needs fixing, $1,090. 507-388-4080. _________________________ 2002 PONTOON, 24’ WITH Like new 125 Mercury. Full gauges and Surround sound. Good top & mooring cover. Has 2010 Hewitt 27” power-lift, like new. Many $$$ new, $15,500/OBO. 507-438-1617(6/11) _________________________ CANOE/KAYAK 2-wheel carrier, steel. Never used, $65. Richter boat anchor, 25lbs. Good for pontoons, $60. Call 507-6259499. _________________________ OLDER 9.9 JOHNSON Outboard and a 3hp Evinrude. Also Humminbird LCR portable locator and an Eagle Fish I.D. II 507-625-7328 _________________________ NOTICE - HOME MAGAZINE’S deadline to cancel ads is THURSDAY @ 12:00 noon.

CAMPERS _________________________ ‘79 DODGE MOTORHOME, 23ft, 360. 65,000mi., family has outgrown. First $2000 OBO. 507-341-0505 _________________________ 1994 JAYCO POP-UP PICKUP camper. Excellent condition. Call 507-327-3111. _________________________ 1995 STARCRAFT 1700 with 115 hp Mariner, stored inside. Excellent condition 507-2433711 2003 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN Motor Home 5356. 32,000 miles, 36 ft, 2 slides, walk through bathroom, queen bed, lots of basement storage, generator, tow bar, exceptionally clean in and out. Ready to go $44,500 OBO. Call (507)381-3737 Email: tombicek@gmail.com Pictures available on request. _________________________ 2003 ROCKWELL 5TH WHEEL, hardside camper. 26’ with 12’ slide-out, sleeps/6. Good condition, $6,900/OBO. 507-438-1617(6/11) _________________________ 2004 EVEREST BY KEYSTONE. 36ft. 5th wheel. 3 slides, great for lake or travel. Well-maintained. $16,300. (NADA book $20,000) 507-7792402 _________________________ 2004 PROWLER REGAL 301/2’, 5th-Wheel (1-Owner). 2-glides, sleeps 5-6, awning, AC, 2-recliners. Great cond., $18,900/OBO. 507-3173837(5/11) _________________________ 2004 WILDWOOD LE 5th wheel, 25 RKSS. One owner, well maintained, never smoked in. Sleeps 6. $9000 OBO. 507553-3976, 507-272-6655. _________________________ 2006 JAYCO EAGLE 282 FKS, 28ft. One slide w/awning. Brand new equalizer hitch. Showroom condition. $14,995. 507-6257089. _________________________ 2007 FOREST RIVER RV Surveyor camper, Model #SV282. Double slide, aft bedroom, slide-out queen bed, closets, vanity, separate toilet & shower area. Refrigerator, pantry, 3-burner stove, double kitchen sink, slide-out dinette. Front sofa and living room, $12,500. 507-931-5483

RECREATIONAL MISC. 2012 PREDATOR STEALTH all aluminum trailer. 7x23 with 5’ slant wedge front. Front and rear ramp doors with spring assist. Red and white. $8000. 507-3810123 _________________________

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TRAILER SALE! 102îx25í 24,000# Gooseneck Low Profile $8,573. w/ spare, 28í and 32í instock: 5x10í dump $3,350. 7x14í 14,000# dump w/tarp $6,497. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75,200 miles $9,000.515-9724554 www.FortDodgeTrailer World.com (MCN) _________________________ THE AD DEADLINE for placing an ad in the AUCTION, FARM, DAY CARE, EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, REAL ESTATE, RENTAL, ROOMMATE, SERVICE and ENTERTAINMENT & DINING sections is THURSDAY at 5:00 pm for the following Tuesday issue. _________________________ INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST. The Home Magazine does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive advertising. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all “Notices” and other ads which require an investment.

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2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Ultra Classic. Black, detachable TourPak, extra seat, new injectors. 24k miles, asking $13,500. 507387-3325. _________________________ 2006 SUZUKI C50 BOULEVARD 14,500 miles. Black and grey two tone, windshield, large saddlebags. Very comfortable, smooth ride. $3,600 Call (952) 297-7536. _________________________ 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADKING, 16,000 miles. Silver, Vance & Hines exhaust, 1976 YAMAHA 400 ENDURO heated grips, alarm, great DT, rebuilt. Great bike, must see. condition! $15,500. Call (507) 6,400/miles, $2,000/OBO. 507- 340-3741 388-2805, 651-261-9379. 5/21 _________________________ _________________________ 2007 HD WIDEGLIDE. 6-speed, 1982 SUZUKI GS 650 GL. Shaft 6 gallon tank, lots of extras, real drive, low miles. $650. 507-931- clean. 6800mi. $11,000. 507381-3922. 5611. _________________________ _________________________ 1997 850cc BMW, 1300 mi, 2007 YAMAHA VMAX, LIKE w/saddle bags. 507-239-2331 New condition! 6,300 miles. Call Eric, 507-340-4184. evenings. _________________________ 2004 HONDA VTX 1300C, MAKE YOUR AD STAND OUT! silver, 40K+, new tires, Add a border for just $3.00/week. windshield, pipes, lots of Call us at the Home Magazine, accessories, $5,300/OBO. 507- 387-7953 382-3723(6/11) JAPANESE _________________________ WANTED: 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES - Kawasaki Road King Custom. 22,000 mi, 1967-1980 Z1-900, KZ900, excellent condition. Black cherry, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1windshield, two back rests, 250, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, removable bags, new rubber. S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 Suzuki GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda $12,895 Call (507) 381-2908. _________________________ CB750 (1969,1970) Cash. Free 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON pickup. 1-800-772-1142, 1-310Sportster XL1200. Backrest and 721-0726 windshield, $5300. 507-469- u s a @ c l a s s i c r u n n e r s . c o m (NANI) 8377. _________________________ _________________________ 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON NOW, ALL YOUR ADS FOR ROADKING, 21,000 miles. WANTED items will have a Black, 510 S&S Cams, Screamin’ special classification in the Eagle exhaust, leather bags, Home Magazine. Look for it great condition. $12,900. Call weekly! Someone has what you need! (507) 340-3741. 40FT. TOY HAULER INFERNO by KZ, 2008,loaded. For info call 507-317-6075.(6/4) _________________________ FOR SALE: CAMPER STUFF! Heater, roof air conditioner, stove, sinks, tub, tanks, invertor, window, siding, 20ft awning and more. 507-278-3617

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Meteorologist Paul Douglas will be giving the keynote address at the 2013 Senior Expo this May, no matter what the forecast is that day. By Sara Gilbert Frederick

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n the summer of 1972, Tropical Storm Agnes stalled right over Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. Agnes had already traveled up the East Coast from the Caribbean Sea, spawning a devastating tornado outbreak in Florida and Georgia that killed six people. But it wasn’t wind that Agnes brought to Pennsylvania. It was rain. The whole state received more than 7 inches of precipitation, with some sections receiving up to 19 inches. By the time Agnes moved on, more than 68,000 homes and 3,000 businesses had been destroyed, and 50 people had been killed. Paul Douglas was 14 years old that summer. The rains flooded his family’s home in Lancaster County, forcing them out of the

Working the Weather Douglas started studying weather in high school; he remembers checking out every book he could “It was pretty traumatic,” find about tornadoes, Douglas says. hurricanes and other But Douglas credits that storms. He storm, along with his Boy started trying Scout weather merit badge to forecast the and a couple of excellent weather and junior high teachers, for learned what sparking an interest in worked best meteorology that became by trial and the foundation for his error—and by future career—and that will checking the undoubtedly be part of his window to see talk at the Senior Expo in if he’d gotten it Mankato this spring. right quite yet. By the time “I’ll absolutely work he enrolled weather into my talk,” at Penn State to study laughs Douglas, who was a meteorology, he had meteorologist at KARE-TV launched his own consulting company, Total from 1983 until 1994, and Weather, and was providing at WCCO-TV from 1997 forecasts for radio stations until 2008. “I see weather on the side. After college, as a metaphor for life and he began his career as a for business.” broadcast meteorologist— It has been both for although he always seemed Douglas. to be working on projects on the side as well. house. One of the fatalities occurred in the stream that ran just behind their home.

includes several weather information services that he has developed. One of those is Alerts Broadcaster, which gives businesses advance notice of extreme weather so

“You always have a healthy fear of it,” he says. “If the fear goes away, that’s not a good thing. In fact, the older I get, the more respect I have for Mother Nature.”

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that they can plan monitor their locations and move their resources around as necessary. “So with a company like 3M that has plants all around the country, we can put them on high alert if we know that a tornado is expected to approach one of their facilities,” he explains. “We let them know well in advance that it might be coming. But then, we also tell them when it’s 10 minutes away, and at that point we tell them exactly what they should be doing

and where the safest place to be is. We’re taking the warning process to the next level for businesses.” He knows that his entrepreneurial spirit might drive his wife, Laurie, a little crazy. When he decided to launch his most recent venture, he says, “I think she wanted to strangle me.” But he can’t seem to help himself. “It’s a passion and a sickness,” he admits. “I see new opportunities all of the time, but they don’t all pan out. Failure is part of the turf when you’re launching new companies, and you’re never 100 percent sure what will work. But again, it’s a metaphor for life; you have to keep digging in and learning new things. It’s essential, whether you’re 20, 50, or 80, not to be static but to keep growing, keep trying, keep throwing things against the wall to see what sticks.”

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That’s a fact of life in Douglas’s chosen field, and one that made his position unique among his colleagues in the television newsroom.

Talking about the Weather Douglas laughs that sometimes people seem a little scared when they see him coming. He assumes it’s because he’s often been the bearer of bad news, especially when the weekend is coming. “Sometimes I feel like I’m more of a therapist than a scientist,” he jokes. “Especially with June

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Even with modern computer models and Doppler radar, forecasts still aren’t perfect. They are certainly more precise that they were in the past; it’s unlikely, Douglas says, that another Armistice Day Blizzard could take Minnesotans by surprise. But there is still so much that isn’t known about how weather works, especially in the changing world we live in, to make guaranteed predictions. “We have made progress,” he says, “but we’ll never be 100 percent accurate.”

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He isn’t at all surprised that people are often eager to talk to him—and to each other—about the weather, especially in Minnesota. For one thing, it’s a topic that always seems to be on our minds in a state that Douglas describes as “the Super Bowl of weather” because it has so many extremes. And unlike politics or religion, it’s a safe, comfortable topic for most people as well.

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Learning more helps them understand what might happen when. They study mathematical formulas that describe how the Earth’s atmosphere is supposed to work in a perfect world. They learn the latest technology and work with sophisticated tools to help predict patterns better. But even when armed with all of that knowledge and knowhow, Douglas says that there is still an element of fear associated with storms and severe weather.

“I used to tell Don Shelby at WCCO, ‘Why don’t you go on the air and try to predict what the news is going to be?’” he says. “The same thing with Mark Rosen and sports; what would happen if he went out there and tried to predict what the scores were going to be? Meteorologists are the only ones crazy enough to try to predict the future— and to go public with our predictions. It’s kind of goofy when you think about it.”

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Respecting the Storm Douglas says that many of his colleagues in meteorology share storm stories that are similar to his experience with Agnes. “Most people you see on TV as meteorologists were traumatized by something weather-related as kids,” he says. “That’s when they started tracking the weather and wanting to learn more.”

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Even at 90, Harold Schrader remains one of the best horseshoe pitchers in the world. By Jean Lundquist

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“I’ve played him several times, and I’ve never won,” Wright says. “I’ve never even come close.” In 2012, the Easton resident took second place in the world championships in his class in Knoxville, Tennessee. To be a horseshoe pitcher of that caliber is to spread awe. But add to the story that Schrader is 90 years old, and it becomes even more awesome. Schrader didn’t even take

up league-style horseshoe pitching until after retiring from a career in farming, a stint in the Army and 20 years with Swift Eckrich. He was living in Mapleton at that time and walked past a court where a horseshoe league was playing. “I thought, ‘Well, I can do that,’” he recalls. He stopped to talk to the guys, and quickly signed up for the league. Although 1983 was the first time he had pitched horseshoes in a league, it was not his first brush with horseshoes. Schrader grew up on a farm just outside of Easton back in the days when all fieldwork was done with horses. “I went into the barn and found some old [horse] shoes, all kinds of sizes and shapes,” Schrader

remembers of his childhood. “Then I pounded a stake into the ground, and started throwing those. It seemed to work pretty good.”

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To even make it to the national tournament, Wright says, a player must “be at 60 percent or better for three years in a row.”

Schrader’s second place in the world championship competition in 2012 was the third time he had place so high. His moment of glory, however, came in 2006. That’s when he won first place in the world in the tournament held in Gillette, Wyoming. Wright puts that win into perspective. “Not every country does horseshoes, of course,” he explains. “But players do come from around the globe. There are players from Norway,

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After he played in the leagues in Mapleton, he helped start a league in Easton. “That folded up three or four years ago,” he says. “I suppose it’s an old man’s game,” Schrader says, though Wright says Schrader is one of the best ambassadors and mentors of horseshoes to the young. Even without a league in Easton, Schrader has never wanted for people to pitch horseshoes with or against, thanks to his contacts in the horseshoe world. “One of the biggest leagues in Minnesota is in [North} Mankato at Wheeler Park,” he explains. “Those courts are bust at least four evenings a week.” Schrader says he has pitched horseshoes in nearly every horseshoe pit in southern Minnesota. According to Wright, there are 32 leagues in Minnesota, and between 1,500 and 1,800 semi-

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serious pitchers in the state. Wright says there is a tournament somewhere in Minnesota every weekend throughout the summer. It might just be a very well kept secret how popular the sport is, he says. As for the question of what makes a good horseshoe pitcher, Wright believes it is a combination of luck, talent and practice. “Harold is very good at it – he’s just got ‘it,’” Wright says. “But there’s no question he puts a lot of time into practice.” Horseshoes pitching is scored in increments of either three points, or one. A “ringer” is achieved when a horseshoe gets around the stake. It doesn’t matter if it touches the stake or not, or whether or not the horseshoe is leaning up against the stake. One point is earned when a shoe lands within six inches of the stake. Six inches is the space between the two ends of a regulation-sized horseshoe. Schrader’s personal best was not when he won the World Championship, he says. It actually occurred in league play. Out of 50 shoes pitched, he had 42 ringers. Schrader sports an inexpensive horseshoe shaped ring on his right hand; he has a table full of awards and trophies in his living room to attest to his passion for the sport. It may be a competitive spirit, or it may be athletic prowess, but Schrader is also more than willing to point out that in 1953, he was on the Delavan baseball team that won the Town Baseball Championship. “Not bad for a farm boy,” he says.

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• Keep a financial journal. Men and women who must adapt to having newfound disposable income may find it is not much different from younger men and women learning to manage their money when they first start working. Some of those lessons, like saving more than you spend, might need to be relearned.

• Don’t go overboard rewarding yourself. Once your last child has left the nest, the temptation to reward yourself with a luxury item or two might prove overwhelming. After all, raising a family and paying for college tuition has no doubt required substantial sacrifice on your part, so it’s well within reason that you want to reward yourself after all these years. Avoid overdoing it so your finances aren’t stretched too thinly. A vacation with your spouse is reasonable, but buying a villa overseas might be a little over the top. Luxuries can be nice, but they can also drain a budget. Your monthly expenses once the kids have moved out should be lower, so if you find your cost of living has increased now that your nest is empty, you might be forced to determine which of your expenses are luxuries and which are necessities.

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Though it’s understandable for men and women to splurge on a well-deserved getaway once the kids have finally left the house, it’s important for adults to ensure that such splurging does not become routine. The following are a few ways men and women with some newfound disposable income can avoid overspending and putting themselves in financial hot water as they get closer to retirement.

reduces the likelihood of overspending. This can help you get a better idea of how much money you’re spending and if there are any steps you can take to curtail that spending. An effective way to use cash is to withdraw money from the bank once per week and use that as your weekly supply of money. If you find yourself frequently running out of money each week, then you’re likely spending more than you should.

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hen the nest is empty and the kids no longer need financial support, many men and women find themselves with some extra money in their budget. Fewer mouths to feed and no more college tuition bills can give parents a sense of financial freedom they may not have had since before starting their family. But that freedom can also lead to overspending, something that can put retirement in jeopardy if people are not careful.

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count—they each offer many of the same nutrients. While fresh is often more visually appealing, it also requires chopping and peeling and results in more waste. With frozen items, it’s possible to prepare only as much as is needed at a single serving.

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2. Eat protein at every meal. Protein is found not only in meat and fish, but also in nuts, lentils and beans. Graff says that protein becomes more and more important in our diet as we age.

lifting doesn’t mean buying or using dumbbells, she explains. Hoisting a can of soup counts as lifting weight, too, she says. Lifting your own body weight is even better. That can be as simple as sitting down, standing up, and repeating. “When it comes to muscle, use it or lose it,” she says.

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4. Drink more water. Graff advocates for six to eight glasses of water every day—even if you don’t feel thirsty. As we age, our thirst mechanism fades. In addition, many people take medications that may hinder the thirst mechanism, or require more water to work. Although many of the foods we eat each day deliver water to our body, pure water is the most efficient way to get the moisture we need. 5. Honor your hunger. Graff is not a member of the “Clean Plate Club,” and neither is her family. “Eat when you’re hungry, and stop when you’re satisfied, not full,” she says. Many times we eat because it’s time, because we’re bored or because we’re in a social setting that seems to demand we eat. “If we eat because we’re hungry, we know when to stop,” she explains. 6. Eat whole grains. But beware that packaging can be deceptive and misleading. “Because a bread wrapper says ’12-grain’ doesn’t mean it’s whole grain,” Graff cautions. She suggests reading the list of ingredients rather than

To taper down to an acceptable level of salt intake and accommodate our taste buds, Graff recommends moving to “low sodium” or ‘reduced sodium” products rather than moving directly to “no sodium added” foods. Salt is an acquired taste, and we need to wean ourselves off of it. 8. Eat breakfast every day. We’ve heard for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Graff says that is true. “Breakfast gets our metabolism going, and fuels our brain and gets us thinking,” she says. 9. Take in calcium and vitamin D every day. Sunlight helps our bodies make vitamin D, but that doesn’t always happen here. “October through May, we aren’t making vitamin D in Minnesota,” Graff says. And the other six months of the year, we

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antioxidants.” Graff says some of the most misunderstood but most nutritious vegetables are leafy greens, including kale, collard greens and mustard greens. “They are very bitter, unless you cook them

10. Introduce variety to your diet. “We think of apples, oranges, bananas and grapes for fruits, and corn, peas, green beans and carrots for vegetables.” Graff says. “We’re missing out on a whole lot of nutrients and

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try to protect our skin from the UV rays of the sun. That means we need another way to take in vitamin D. Nuts, egg yolks and supplements are sources of vitamin D, which is important in helping our bodies use the calcium we take in. Calcium helps prevent porous bones and osteoporosis. It’s more effective with exercise and vitamin D.

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7. Limit your sodium intake. Sodium, of course, is salt. The recommended daily allowance for salt is one teaspoon each day. Most Americans eat four to five times that much salt every day. “People tell me they never use the salt shaker at the table,” Graff says, “but that doesn’t mean they aren’t eating too much salt.” An average of 70 percent of the salt we eat each day comes from processed foods. As a preservative and a flavor enhancer, salt is a common ingredient in many prepared foods. Again, reading ingredient lists is a good indicator of what foods contain the most salt. “Many cereals have more salt per serving

than a serving of potato chips,” Graff says.

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relying on what the packaging says. “The ingredients don’t lie. The first word in the ingredient list should be the word ‘whole,’ and that should be followed by the name of a grain, such as wheat.”

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Good Samaritan Society is using technology to allow more seniors to stay at home, and to stay safe. By Sara Gilbert Frederick

egan Lensing remembers one Good Samaritan client who wasn’t interested in the “video game” they were suggesting for him. Others have considered it too space-agey or worried that it’s a little bit Big-Brotherish. But when they find out what the WellAWARE system is really about—and what it can do for them—they usually aren’t concerned anymore.

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“Once they see the benefits of the system, that usually outweighs the concerns,” Lensing says.

WellAWARE is a wireless data and communication system that uses a series of sensors in a person’s house to track and monitor their well-being. The various sensors—which look a little like a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector—measure motion, impact, heat or humidity; each one feeds information to a centralized date manager, which in turns sends it to authorized caregivers through a private, secure server. The information collected from those sensors—from the number of times the bathroom door was opened overnight to

the temperature level near the oven in the kitchen—is reviewed daily by caregivers and helps informs the level of care provided to each particular client. Even as she describes it though, Lensing, the director of marketing for Good Samaritan Society in St. Peter, knows that it sounds a little bit like something out of Star Wars. And in fact, she believes that WellAWARE is indeed the future of health care. But she also sees it helping older adults stay in their own homes, and stay well, right now.

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“It’s there to enhance, not take away from, their quality of life,” Lensing explains. “It’s all designed with a reason, and it’s all individualized based on each person’s home and health needs.” WellAWARE is part of the suite of home-health care products and services that Good Samaritan makes available to clients. In the last five years, home care has become a bigger and more innovative part of the services offered by the organization, which has been providing long-term car fore more than 90 years. Although the business was built on the foundation of providing faith-based care in nursing home settings, it has since grown to offer a continuum of care options that also includes assisted living facilities and home care. “The cost of nursing home care is outrageous,” Lensing says. “Individuals can’t continue to support it, and neither can the government. So our various services and product lines are designed to be solutions to that.”

A Suite of Solutions Home care services are available within a 60-mile radius of Good Samaritan’s home health office in downtown St. Peter. Services range from skilled in-home care by registered nurses to TeleHealth, Personal Emergency Response Sytems (PERS) and WellAWARE. The goal of each, Lensing explains, is to help seniors safely stay in their own homes as long as possible. Skilled care service is designed for patients who are recovering from an injury or an operation and who would otherwise need to move into a long-term care facility. Under a doctor’s orders, nurses come to the home to provide wound care, administer meds and maintain IVs. It can also include visit by physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. “We will do whatever we can to help you rehab in your own home,” Lensing says. “It’s especially convenient when you live outside of town, and it’s January, and there’s no one who can bring you in for appointments.”

For patients who choose to take part in what Good Samaritan calls its “Living Well @ Home” program, a TeleHealth device is a free service that monitors vital signs on a daily basis. It includes an oximeter to measure oxygen levels, a blood pressure cuff and a scale; it can also measure blood sugar levels and heart rate. Nurses train each patient how to use the equipment. “It’s extremely easy to use,” Lensing says. “You put your arm in the cuff and press start. It’s easier than brushing your teeth.” Clients can also elect to utilize a PERS system, which provides a lifeline or auto alert to caregivers in the event of a fall or other emergency. “It’s designed to help you stay at home longer,” Lensing says. WellAWARE, meanwhile, is “the most special thing we have going on,” Lensing says. In the short time its been available through Good Samaritan, they’ve already heard stories that prove how effective it can be at detecting potential problems and reducing

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Proving its Worth Such anecdotal evidence is enough to convince Good Samaritan that WellAWARE is worth the financial investment they’ve made in the technology. Medicare, however, needs to see more data before it begins paying for the service. That’s why Good Samaritan began a research project in the summer of 2010, funded by an $8 million dollar grant, to show that the WellAWARE technology is effectively helping people stay at home longer, keeping people safer and reducing the cost of health care. “We need research projects like this so that insurance companies and Mediare will see the data and pick it up,” Lensing explains.

They also see it as a bridge to the care they’ll be providing in the future as well. Ehealth is coming, Lensing says, and it will eventually be the most cost effective way to take care of the aging population. That’s why Good Samaritan has invested so much of its own resources into developing and testing the technology.

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Dakota and South Dakota are participating in the Lensing tells one story project; 200 of those are abut a woman who had in the St. Peter coverage the WellAWARE system area. Although they receive installed when she returned the service free of charge, home after a brief stay in a thanks to the grant, Good nursing home. The nurse Samaritan is committed monitoring her data noticed to keeping it cost effective that after a long period of for anyone interested in only getting up once a night the service. The monthly to go t the bathroom, she fees for WellAWARE are was suddenly getting up 13 currently between $300 times a night. “So the nurse and $400 a month—which called her up and started is quite minimal when a conversation about it,” compared to the cost of an Lensing says. “She asked assisted living facility. “You how she was feeling, if she could be paying $4,000 or seemed to have a fever, if $5,000 a month for assisted there was anything else living, depending on the going on. The patient said services you receive,” Lensing says. that she was fine—but she decided to go to the clinic Good Samaritan is so conanyway to have it checked vinced that WellAWARE out. It turned out that is worth it that it plans she had a severe bladder infection that had gone into to install it in all of its her kidney and would have assisted living facilities by the end of the year. “We see gotten much worse if she hadn’t been alerted to check it as an enhancement to the it out.” care we currently provide,” Lensing explains. In that case, WellAWARE saved that client a trip to the emergency room as well as what could have been a long and costly stay in the hospital.

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“Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease, but it mustn’t claim two victims,” say the authors. Ignoring that fact may lead to Caregiver Burn-Out. Recognize that your feelings are probably going haywire. You may have crushing guilt, anger, or sadness. You might feel lonely, shameful, or de-

our mother scared the daylights out of you last week. She said she was going for a quick walk but when she didn’t return three hours later, you went looking for her. You were frantic, she was confused, you were embarrassed. She has early-stage Alzheimer’s and you’re trying to cope but things are getting worse for her. Things are getting worse for you. You never thought you’d have to be a parent to your parent, but here you are. And in the new book “Dr. Ruth’s Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver” by Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer with Pierre A. Lehu, here’s some help. It’s not the job you grew up wanting but you’ve taken the responsibility anyhow. Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s may be a burden and there may be joy in it – but however you see it, you’re not alone. Dr. Ruth says there are some fifteen million

people just like you, caring for a parent, partner, spouse, or relative. That amounts to over $183 billion of unpaid care each year. And that can be overwhelming. For starters, the authors say, don’t “draw lines in the sand.” Remain flexible, figure out other ways to do what needs doing, and never turn down offers of help; even delegating the tiniest chores will feel like a relief. And don’t even think about doing housework when you’ve got some precious time to yourself.

pressed. Maybe you’re filed with grief. Don’t repress those feelings; instead, manage them by preparing for or deflecting them. Preparing early for other inevitabilities will help, too. Learn to understand Alzheimer’s and its stages, as well as possible treatments.

Teach children and grandchildren to adapt, and learn how to get siblings to pitch in. Find a good lawyer. Know how to deal with combativeness, frustration, and when it’s time to seek new accommodations. Let’s lay this on the table: “Dr. Ruth’s Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver” includes information on sex. You’d be disappointed if it didn’t, wouldn’t you? The thing is, that’s not the focus in this fine book. With extreme sensitivity, authors Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Pierre Lehu offer comfort and direction for caregivers who want to avoid being overwhelmed by their situations. This book touches on a lot of aspects on both sides: there’s personal and practical info for caregivers, as well as insight on how the patient might be feeling. I liked the individual stories included here, and the authors’ advice seems sound – even when the advice is to ask a professional. Overall, this is one of those books you hope you’ll never need, but you’ll be glad you’ve got it if you do. For Boomers, elders, and caregivers now and in the (possible) future, “Dr. Ruth’s Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver” sheds a lot of light.

Are expired medications still safe?

This situation is a relatively common occurrence. Many medicine cabinets are stocked with over-thecounter drugs as well as prescription medications that may be past their

expiration dates. It is a good idea to routinely discard expired medicines, but if you happen to take a drug that has passed its expiration date, you will most likely suffer no ill effects.

Expiration dates also may be a marketing ploy. Francis Flaherty, a retired FDA pharmacist, has said drug manufacturers put expiration dates on products for marketing purposes rather than scientific reasons. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make financial sense to a company to have products on the shelves for years. Therefore, most drug manufacturers will not do long-term testing on products to confirm if they will be effective 10 to 15 years after manufacture. The U.S. military has conducted their own studies with the help of the FDA. FDA researchers

tested more than 100 over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Around 90 percent were proven to still be effective long past the expiration date -- some for more than 10 years. Drugs that are stored in cool, dark places have a better chance of lasting because the fillers used in the product will not separate or start to break down as they might in a warm, humid environment. Storing medicines in the refrigerator can prolong their shelf life.

still want to err on the safe side, routinely clean out medications from cabinets once they expire. However,

if an expired medication is taken by mistake, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little need to worry about potentially adverse effects.

Although a pharmacist cannot legally advise consumers to use medication past an expiration date, most overthe-counter pain relievers and drugs in pill form should still be fine. Certain liquid antibiotics and drugs made up of organic materials can expire faster than others. For those who

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According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, the expiration date on a medicine is not the dates when a drug becomes hazardous. Rather, it marks the period of time after which a drug company can no longer guarantee the efficacy of the medication. Since 1979, drug manufacturers selling medications in the United States have been required by the Food and Drug

Administration to stamp an expiration date on their products. This is the date until which the manufacturer can still guarantee full potency of the drug.

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Shedding pounds after 50

osing some weight is a goal for many people regardless of age. While youngsters and young adults might be able to get away with a few extra pounds without suffering any significant consequences, older adults carrying some extra weight might be putting their overall health at considerable risk.

Shedding weight after the age of 50 is not always easy. As a person ages, muscle mass tends to dwindle while body fat has a tendency to increase. Since fat burns fewer calories than muscle, weight gain as a person ages is bound to happen. But that doesn’t mean such weight gain is inevitable. In fact, men and women willing to make certain changes

with regard to diet and exercise can shed pounds after 50 while preventing future weight gain. Diet Men and women need fewer calories as they age. For example, men and women in their 40s may need as many as 200 calories more per day than they will when they

Muscle-strengthening activities, including yoga, can help men and women over 50 lose weight and keep the weight off. reach their 50s. Counting calories might seem difficult, so men and women

in their 50s and older who don’t think they can count calories can try to eat more low-calorie foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Consuming fewer calories often requires changing dietary habits, not only with regard to what you’re eating but also how you’re eating and even how you shop for food. Men and women used to dining out for lunch every day can start bringing their own lunches so they can gain greater control of their daily caloric intake. For those who find they’re frequently too exhausted to cook each night, they can prepare meals in advance to have healthy, homemade meals waiting instead of always ordering takeout or delivery. When shopping for food, people should avoid doing so on an empty stomach so they’re less inclined to buy unhealthy snacks.

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Exercise Exercise is another essential component to shedding pounds after 50, though men and women over 50 should always consult a physician before they begin a new exercise regimen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that regular exercise can help older men and women prevent the onset of a host of ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. In addition, the CDC notes that regular physical activity as one

ages helps muscles grow stronger, which increases the chances that an individual will be able to perform necessary daily activities without the assistance of others. Maintaining that independence into older adulthood is a goal for many men and women, and it’s a goal that’s far more realistic for men and women who exercise than it is for those who don’t. When coupled with a healthy, low-calorie diet, routine exercise can help men and women over 50 shed extra weight and keep the weight off once it’s gone. According to the CDC, older adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 more days a week. These musclestrengthening activities should work all the major muscle groups, including the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms. Muscle-strengthening activities include lifting weights, working out with resistance bands, exercise such as push-ups and sit-ups that use body weight for resistance, and yoga. Even gardening that involves digging and shoveling can be considered a muscle-strengthening activity. Weight gain is often an expected side effect of aging. But men and women don’t have to gain weight as they get older. Some simple dietary changes and a commitment to routine exercise is all it takes to shed weight after 50 and keep that weight off once it’s gone.

Reasons to include more dairy in your diet

While the benefits of including fruits and vegetables in your diet are widely known, the medical benefits of dairy are often overlooked. The following are a handful of ways that dairy products like lowfat milk, cottage cheese and yogurt can make a nutritious and beneficial addition to your diet.

• Dairy is a great source of vitamin D. In addition to providing sufficient calcium and protein, dairy also helps men, women and children boost their vitamin D. That’s especially important in the winter months when people tend to get less exposure to the sun. Exposure to the sun is a natural way to boost your vitamin D, but the shorter days and colder weather of winter can make it hard to get sufficient vitamin D during that time of year. Dairy products like low-fat milk can boost your vitamin D, which can improve your bone health and, according to recent research, might help reduce your cancer risk. • Dairy may help lower your blood pressure. Men and women with high blood pressure might benefit from

including more dairy in their diets. In a study of 5,000 adults, Spanish researchers found that those who reported consuming the most low-fat dairy products were more than 50 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who consumed less low-fat dairy. Though researchers are not certain as to the reason behind low-fat dairy products’ impact on blood pressure, some theorize that their calcium and protein content are likely behind the benefit. • Dairy benefits your bones. Dairy has long been known to improve bone density. But it’s not just seniors who benefit from the bonestrengthening impact of dairy. Youngsters who consume dairy can also expect an increase in bone mass, which can make them less susceptible to injuries like broken bones. Seniors who consume dairy to improve their bone density should know that a recent

study from researchers at the Institute for Aging Research found that not all dairy products are equal when it comes to improving bone density. While milk and yogurt were linked to higher bone mineral density, dairy products like cream and ice cream contain less protein, calcium and vitamin D and more fat and sugar than yogurt and milk, and these products may actually be associated with lower bone mineral density.

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• Dairy packs a proteinand calcium-laden punch. One cup of nonfat yogurt can provide as much as one-third of your daily recommended calcium intake and nearly 20 percent of your daily recommended protein intake. Though dairy products like ice cream don’t pack the same nutritious punch as yogurt, healthier fare

like reduced-fat cheese and skim milk can go a long way toward meeting your daily intake of protein and calcium.

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A healthy diet can improve quality of life and reduce a person’s risk of developing disease or other negative health conditions. For example, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can boost the immune system and promote cardiovascular health, lowering your risk of heart disease in the process.

Though there are many ways men and women can improve their overall health, it’s important to consider the nutritional value of dairy when making any alterations to your diet.

These foods may help prevent cancer

While screenings are an important part of detecting and treating cancer, those over 50 should know they can take certain measures to possibly prevent the onset of cancer. For example, including certain foods as part of a regular diet may be effective at preventing cancer. Though there’s no way to guarantee a person won’t get cancer, the following foods may help lower the risk.

• Blueberries: Blueberries may help prevent the onset of neck and mouth cancers. That’s because blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which the American Institute for Cancer Research notes can protect cells from being damaged. • Coffee: Though studies about the efficacy of coffee as a potentially preventive agent against cancer are ongoing, some studies have found that both caffeinated

and decaffeinated coffee can lower a person’s risk of developing colon, endometrial and prostate cancer. • Whole grains: Whole grains can help men and women control their weight, as they are lower in calories than more traditional options. But studies have shown that whole grains, which can be found in whole-grain and whole-wheat pastas, can also reduce your

risk of colon cancer. • Tomatoes: Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, a carotenoid that numerous studies have indicated can reduce incidence of cancer, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration. These studies have based their findings on tomato consumption and not on the use of lycopene supplements, which may or may not be effective at preventing

cancer. Cooked tomatoes can improve the body’s ability to absorb lycopene, further enhancing its ability to protect the body against cancer. • Fatty fish: Fatty fish, including salmon, that is full of omega-3 fatty acids has been linked to a host medical benefits, including lowering a person’s risk of cancer and heart disease.

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ancer is a potentially deadly disease that does not discriminate based on a person’s age, sex, ethnicity, or social status. Though anyone can get cancer, the National Institute on Aging notes that a person’s risk of getting cancer increases with age, even if that person has no family history of cancer. That reality highlights the importance of routine cancer screenings for men and women age 50 and older.

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