From Bud Morrow
Hutchinson

I am perplexed as to the why the Hutchinson City Council would not budget for mosquito spraying. The fire chief has had or has West Nile virus, whether it came from the multitude of storm water ponds filled with stagnant water or not, one will never know. But to think that every time a project is proposed, another pond is included. It just adds to the potential for mosquito infestation. The money should not be an issue.

From Diane Leonard
Darwin

I am writing in support of Hutchinson police officers being organized and part of a union. I belong to Education Minnesota, one of the largest unions in our state.

From Ann Bajari
Hutchinson

A competent manager, a team player, a fiscally responsible person, these all describe Becky Felling, candidate for Third District county commissioner in McLeod County. I have had the opportunity to work closely with Becky since 1995 on public health programs that are run jointly in McLeod, Meeker and Sibley Counties.

From David and Nell Gehrke
Hutchinson

From Reve' Robischon
Hutchinson

I have worked with LaVonne Hansen for 10 years and would like to convey what an asset she would be as a member of the Hutchinson City Council. LaVonne is very intelligent, hardworking yet a practical individual. She has a wealth of experience in leading large organizations. LaVonne, with her diverse background and personal creativity, has been a catalyst of many advances in our organization.

Cheers and a big thank you to the young man who mowed the Great Northern depot property — a job well done.
Jonathan Crosby, president
The Luce Line Railroad Club

Cheers and thanks to all who made our annual Relay for Life a huge success. More than $130,000 was raised. Hats off to all.
Arlene Schwarz, Hutchinson

From Pat DeWitt
Hutchinson

I would like to encourage the voters in Hutchinson to vote for Mary Christensen for City Council. She is a “hometown girl” with great passion and love for our city. She is my dear friend and walking companion, and has taught me to look at our beautiful city with new eyes and to be more involved with what is going on in our community. I am also a “hometown girl” and know Mary has Hutchinson’s best interest at heart.

When members of the National Guard and Reserve return home from military duty, their jobs are protected. That’s the law.

Bob Benshoof is a volunteer working to make sure McLeod County employers are aware of the law. Fortunately, many employers understand it and comply with it.

But some are still fuzzy about it. “The idea is to get as many people informed as we can,” he said.

From LaVonne Hansen
Hutchinson

The interest and enthusiasm in the race for City Council is inspiring. There are fancy signs and articles that promised reduced taxes, new revenue, budget scrutiny, etc. But, forget campaign rhetoric, relationships and personal desires for a minute. Step back and consider what Hutchinson needs to move into the future.

Gerald Messner
Hutchinson

Webster’s dictionary defines integrity as “a firm adherence to a code of moral values; incorruptible.” I define it as my friend who is a candidate for the Hutchinson City Council — Raymond Norton.

I have known Raymond Norton for many years. He exemplifies a man that almost never takes something by its face value, but rather digs into the workings of it before drawing any conclusions.

This in no way implies that he is not a team player. Quite the contrary, he is not only a team player, he is a team leader.