Gym Equipment for sale - never used! Four sets: weight lifting machine, punching and body bags set-up, rowing machine, sit-ups and similar machine. This is all high quality equipment used by professionals. The four sets cost several thousand dollars. All I’m asking is $700 for all four. (First two have been taken apart for easy transporting, you must get weights and bags). Also for sale - Yamaha keyboard (with stand) and three-piece music set-up. Call James, (H) 507-935-2064 or (C) 507-227-2073.

(9.27-10.16)

Hanging LB White propane  heater 60,000 BTU model #346G-4, serial #18750, $300. 303 N. Blue Mound Ave; call 712-299-2811.        (9.25-10.11)

30-gallon gas caddy with wheels and rotary hand siphon pump storage - red. $300. 303 N. Blue Mound Ave; call 712-299-2811.                   (9.20-10.9)

Dyna-Glo workhorse - 80,000 BTU Knipco kerosene heater, $250 or best offer. 303 N. Blue Mound Ave; call 712-

299-2811.              (9.20-10.9)

From the Betty Vos family —

Thank you for the thoughts, prayers, and sympathy during the loss of our mother. We would also like to thank the many good people of Hardwick who have done so much over the years to help Mom. Thank you to the Sanford hospice cottage and staff. Your amazing care was a blessing in her and our lives.

A special thanks for always being there for mom to the John Javner family, the Lowell Schelhaas family, Lois Leslie, Eva Lou Opsata, Carrie Overgaard and Pam Jacobsen.

(9.11-9.13)

Ellsworth City-Wide Rummage Sales — Sept. 18, 19 and 20. Painter’s Wife will also be open. Pick up listing at On the Rocks Bar.

Mutli-Family Rummage —

509 Central Lane, Luverne.

8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 11-13. Newborn girls 6-9 months, newborn boys newborn-2T, women’s clothing, baby accessories, toys, Christmas tree, holiday decorations, figurines, kitchen items, blankets, linens, fabric, decorative items, towels, music CDs, cookbooks.        (9.4-9.6)

Ellsworth Public School is seeking to hire Paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is open until filled. To apply, please fill out the employment application located on the district website: https://www.ellsworthschoolsmn.org/district/employment-opportunities.cfm.     (9.6-9.25)

Family & Children’s Services of Nobles County Community Services is hiring a Social Worker. Join our dynamic social work team now to start working with families. Social Workers help improve quality of life and safety issues through linking individuals and families to needed services and building robust working relationships with them. We offer flexible scheduling and telecommute options following an initial probationary period.  QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related field, with one year experience in social work preferred. Valid driver’s license required. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in a second language may be eligible for an extra $1.00 per hour. Excellent Benefit package. APPLY TO: Nobles County Administration Office. Visit our website at www.co.nobles.mn.us for application and to view full job description and benefit sheet.   Deadline: Open until filled.  EEO/AA Employer.

(8.28-9.13)

Thanks to all who remembered me on my birthday with calls, cards, texts or in person. It made turning 85 almost painless.

Tim Dispanet

(8.30-9.4)