Holiday Greetings 2023
Readers of all ages were asked to color any one of four holiday designs as part of the West Central Tribune’s Holiday Greetings project again this year. Three winners were randomly selected to receive McDonald’s gift cards, as designated below.
Ever Godbee
ner Age 11 • Sunburg • Random Win
Nessa VanVeldhuizen
Age 11 • Willmar • Random Winner
Brinly Sietsema
Age 7 • Clara City • Random Win
ner
Thank you to all who participated. We hope you enjoyed it!
Happy Holidays!
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Dan Anderson President/ Owner 42 years
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Michelle Haglund Administrative Assistant/AP Clerk 34 years
Brian Diem Data Processing/ Sales 31 years
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Gloria Palmer CADD Operator 25 years
pon completion of our 85th year in business in Willmar and our 35th in Spicer, all of us at Perkins Lumber would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal customers for their support over the past year. Perkins continues to grow and change with our growing community but our commitment to quality, service and you, remains unchanged. We wish you all a happy season and a healthy and prosperous 2024!
Jon Anderson VP/Owner Driver/Logistics 22 years
WILLMAR
Perkins Lumber Willmar & Spicer
Quality at work for you.
Richard Pedersen Sales/Estimating 1 ½ years
Todd Iverson Sales/Estimating 16 Years
Barry Gilmer Sales/Estimating 3 ½ years
Joel Hagemeyer Driver 3 years, 9 Months
Dwaine “Gigs” Reich Class A Driver/ Yard Foreman 45 years
100 NW 10th Street 320-235-3242
Greg Gustafson Sales/Estimating 11 years
Justin Skaro Yard Assistant/ Driver 3 years, 9 Months
a division of Perkins Lumber
Quality at work for you.
WILLMAR Lon Wallentine Ag/Lt. Commercial Sales 19 years
WILLMAR
Doug Bernhagen Cabinet/ Countertop Specialist Design & Sales 16 years
100 NW 10th Street 320-222-3993
Tim Jopp Sales/Estimating 4 years
Justin Pearce Inventory Mgr/ Customer Service 4 years
Perkins Construction
100 NW 10th Street 320-235-9420
Charles Holmquist PT Estimator 3 ½ years
Lee Watson Customer Service/ Yard Worker, 5 years
Perkins Lumber Serving You for 85 Years
SPICER South Hwy. 23 320-796-2105
Abby Martins Clerical/ Receptionist 6 months
202 Shawn Oman Div. Mgr. Res. Sales/Estimating 33 years
Jenna Streling CADD/Drafting 2 years, 2 months
Lori Pagel Clerical Receptionist 7 years
Jared Olson Sales/Estimating 29 years
Brian Fredrick Cust. Service/ Counter Sales 21 years
Alex Wolff Sales/Estimating 3 years
Leon Nelson Driver/Yard Help 3 ½ years
Jordan Thein Yard Worker 1 year, 3 months
Shawn Fredeen Shipping/Receiving Customer Service 4 years
Darin Zanke PT Yard Help 3 years, 1 month
Gage Dahl PT Yard Help 6 months
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The year 2023 represented Perkins Lumber Company’s 85th year in operation. Perkins Lake Region Lumber in Spicer also celebrated its 35th year supplying Spicer and surrounding areas. Since it’s beginning in 1938 Perkins has been a leader for building material supplies to area contractors and residents with a complete line of building materials. The two Lumber yards together with the ag construction division and the Interiors by Perkins cabinets & flooring showroom employ 30 people and operate a fleet of 13 delivery vehicles. The management and employees of Perkins Lumber would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our valuable contractors and customers that we have been honored to serve this past year and we look forward to serving you in 2024! Their patronage has made Perkins Lumber Company a vital growing part of our area’s business community. Thanks, Dan A.
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Christy Zens
Koneko Schanus
Kaycee Pederarson
Age 42 • Willmar
Age 7 • Willmar
Age 9 • Willm
Camden Anderson
Emma Bice
Maya Kotrba Age 1 • Pennock
Age 7 • Renville
Age 9 • New London
Chloe Muller
Age 7 • Kerkhoven
Oliver Hultgren Age 12 • Raymon
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Travel with ease that your furry family member is well taken care of during the holidays! Clean indoor and outdoor play environments and friendly atmosphere!
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and all the best in the coming New Year!
CAT WELCS ARE O TOO ME !
We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! Bolton-Menk.com
(320) 522-0258 Olivia, MN
Merry Christmas & Happy New year!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Crew at
First St. & Willmar Ave Willmar, MN
Atwater Heating & Air Conditioning
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Thank you for your business!
Locally Owned – Supporting Our Community!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
FAT FREDDY’S MUSIC from
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Visit Us At Out New Location, Behind Pizza Ranch • 1611 15th St SE • Willmar, MN 56201
Dr. Kim Olson and all of the staff wish you and your family a Merry Christmas filled with Joy! Highway 12 • Atwater 320.974.8901 Next to Paws Floral
At the birth of our Holy Savior, we want to wish you much peace, joy and enlightenment.
Blessings To You! For your friendship, we feel truly blessed.
Farmers Co-op
Prinsburg - Raymond - Clara City
www.prccoop.com
Our Professional Team Thanks you for your patronage and wishes you a
Merry Christmas!
SERVING YOU FOR OVER 33 YEARS!
Left To Right Darla Quimby - hairstylist, Julie Molacek - hairstylists/nail tech, Chris Rieckman- owner/ hairstylist, Wendy Kolling- hairstylist /nail tech, Tamara DeKraai - hairstylist /nail tech, Carol Fader- esthetician
1809 S 1st St. • Willmar, MN • 320-235-5963
Warmest Thoughts & Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year!
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Elise Lorenz
Connor Anderson
Ava Mullerven
kis Levi Pappadacar Age 10 1/2 • Willm
Kaylee Pederson
Age 15 • Raymond
Season!
Age 4 • Raymon
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Here’s hoping your Christmas is trimmed with every happiness: friends, family, health, laughter, love and prosperity. We’ve had a ball serving you this year, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Merry Christmas and
MerryPeace Christmas to all. We appreciate yourall! and Peace to
Merry Christmas, friends
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MATSON INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC Mitch Baker 320-995-6111 Colleen Thorpe 320-403-5300
Happy Holiday
Knox Brandt
Age 7 • Willmar
There is no time more fitting to say
and to Wish You a
Age 4 • Kandiyoh
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Nora Hultgren
u o Y k Than
Caleb Steinbeisser
Age 4 • Benson
Age 9 • Renville
Age 11 • Kerkho
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in 2014!
Hwy. 12 • Atwater • 320-974-8680
Hwy. 12 • Atwater 320-974-8680
Merry Christmas Happy New Year and
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We are grateful for your continued support
Seasons Greetings to our loyal customers. We appreciate your patronage.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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August Odland Age 5 • Spicer
Parker Purvis
Age 2 • Redwood Falls
Chase Knutson
Age 6 • New London
Maebelle Cunningham Age 3 • Atwater
Liam Lavoie Age 5 • Willmar
Brittney Martin Age 38 • Willmar
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Rylee Bice
Age 6 • New Lond
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Roxy Makela
Age 5 1/2 • Blomke
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Yosie Mares
Age 10 • Willmar
Stay safe, Stay Healthy and God Bless. PAUL RYAN
320.295.3121 770 N Business Hwy 71, Willmar, MN
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Season’s Greetings! With appreciation from our entire team, we wish you a healthy and happy holiday season! We look forward to serving you again soon. Chris & Melissa Potter Nate & Tara Hebrink Ayden Gustafson - Devin Roos Steve & Deb Hinderks
Pearl Holien
cher Hattie Fisic er
Age 12 • Atwater
Age 5 • Sp
Renville, MN 320.329.3663
GIFTS FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE
Quality jewelry and trusted service
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
241 2nd Ave, Sacred Heart, MN 56285 Stay updated through our Facebook page (320)765-8800 • Custom Jewelry
Kolbie Joe Gass
Arianne Marares
Age 2 • Olivia
Age 7 • Willm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Dr. Ross G. Olness and all of us at West Central Dental
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Home Sweet Home for the Holidays! Merry Christmas from our family to yours Call us for all your real estate needs!
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As we celebrate the miracle of His birth, we hope you share the same joy and wonder that makes the Christmas season so special for us. Thank you for sharing your time and support with us this year. We’re filled with gratitude for good folks like you.
JASMINE VIKSE
JALANNY RUPP
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Connor Pederson
erson Adalene Dicnnkoc k Age 8 • Pe
Payton Lavoarie
Age 18 • Raymond
Olivia Petersen
Benjamin Flickinger
Warm greetings to all and a very Happy New Year!
KPC
Jade Olson
Age 8 • Willmar
Age 4 • Spicer
Age 3 • Murdock
Age 3 • Willm
8605 47th St. NE Spicer, MN
Li ly Hultgren
Happy Holidays
Age 7 • Olivia
Collin Bice
Age 9 • New Lond
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends at
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Monday - Thursday 10:00-7:00 Friday - Saturday 10:00-5:00 Sunday 11:00-3:00
Closed December 25th and January 1st
320-441-2218 2211 1st Street South, Willmar, MN 56201
Merry Christmas from
Diversity-USA Catering to your tastes
Love • Hope • Kindness 320-226-1195 501 c3 Charity
Celebrating 13 years of serving the community needs through musical shows and artful gatherings.
Stop by our NEW location, call or email to inquire about your event detailS!
New London | Willmar | Sunburg
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us!
Hollywood on Main, LLC
909 HigHway 71 NE Willmar
Montevideo Area’s Premier Event Center
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Wishing you a season full of light and laughter for you and your family!
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Happy Holidays!
MONTEVI DEO 2407 E Highway 7 Montevideo, MN 320.269.2117
THANK YOU for your patronage in 2023.
CANBY 1003 St Olaf Ave N Canby, MN 507.223.5737
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
BEN SON 1501 Minnesota Ave Benson, MN 320.843.4210
HANSON TIRE
WILLMAR
S. Hwy 23 • New London 320-354-2751
501 19th Ave SE Willmar, MN 320.235.1573
Merry
AND CONSTRUCTION INC. Sales & Service
133 Atlantic Ave. NE • Pennock, MN 56279 • (320) 599-4466
Farmland Professionals Since 1978
From Our Family to Yours,
Wishing You God’s Blessings, Peace and Joy. The Fladeboe Land Team - Kristine, Glen, Dale & Grace, Patti, Carl, Brian, Greg, Vicki and Lori “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” – Luke 2:14
For more information call Kristine at 320.212.9379
with much appreciation we wish you a
Happy Holiday Season!
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Eila Pappadackis
eldhuizen Noah VanVW illmar
Age 3 • Willmar
Age 5 •
Alexa Knutson
Age 16 • New London
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Kenzie Orsten Age 5 • Willmar
And to all a good night Best wishes for a joyous Christmas filled with love, happiness, and prosperity!
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Happy Holidays from our Family to YOURS!
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RAYMOND, MN
Ph 320-967-4291
W. Hwy 23
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320-329-3106
WE’RE HERE TO KEEP YOU ROLLING! R&R DIESEL IS A FAMILY-OWNED OPERATION AND IS HERE TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS. WE GUARANTEE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AS WE WILL FIND AND FIX THE PROBLEM WITHIN YOUR EQUIPMENT.
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May your holiday season be filled with joy, love and laughter.
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