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Director Oliver Stone will discuss his controversial new movie, “W,” on “Larry King Live,” at 8 p.m. tonight (Monday, Oct. 6). The movie is based on the life of President George W. Bush including his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith, and the days leading up to his decision to invade Iraq. The film, opening Friday, Oct. 17, stars Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn and Thandie Newton. It is rated PG-13 for language including sexual references, some alcohol abuse, smoking and brief disturbing war images.

Minnesota's soybean harvest progressed rapidly this past week, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Minnesota Field Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nearly 40 percent of the soybean crop was harvested during the week ending October 5. The majority of the corn crop had reached the mature stage of development. Canola and sweet corn harvests were nearly complete.

Jennifer Magallon graduated from the Minnesota School of Business’ massage therapy program just two years ago, but she puts continuing education high on her list of priorities.

Magallon is an independent massage therapist working out of a room in the basement of Julie Elder’s Urban Hair Salon, 18 Main St. S. There she offers hot stone massage, body wraps, prenatal massage and Swedish deep tissue massage.

Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman will visit Hutchinson at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Zella’s, across from Library Square on Main Street, just a few doors north of the McLeod County Republicans campaign office.

County Republican First Vice Chairwoman Diane Robinson said supporters are welcome to visit the campaign office to pick up signs, bumper stickers, buttons and literature.

The office is open from 9 a.m. to at least 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to at least 2 p.m Saturdays. For more information, call (320) 587-6300.

Mildred E. Piepenburg, 94, of Litchfield, died Sunday, Oct. 5, at Meeker Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Litchfield.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield, and will continue one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the church.

Interment will be in the Lake Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield.

Arrangements are by Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home. An on-line guestbook is available at www.johnsonhagglund.com.

Donald Hamrin, 80, of LaPorte, Ind., died Friday, Oct. 3, at the LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2:45 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 7), at Dobratz-Hantge Chapel with a 3 p.m. graveside service at Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.

Military honors will be by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.

Arrangements are with the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson. Online condolences may be directed to www.hantge.com.

Mabel Grunewaldt, 98, of Waconia and formerly Hutchinson, died Sunday, Oct. 5, at Waconia Good Samaritan Center in Waconia.

A funeral service is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Interment will be in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Acoma Township.

Visitation will be two hours prior to services Thursday at Peace Lutheran Church.

Arrangements are with the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson. Online condolences may be directed to www.hantge.com.

By Nathan Winter
University of Minnesota Extension

Trees are often enjoyed more by people that come after those who planted the tree. Trees help define how a yard in the city will look and the type of landscaping that can be done by determining shade or full-sun types of plants. Businesses and city municipalities also use trees to help make areas more aesthetically pleasing to those who are working within, as well as those who are using those areas for recreation. In rural country settings, trees serve many purposes.

League Name: Men's Volleyball

STANDING TEAM NAME WINS LOSSES POINTS

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1 Lamplighter 7 3 9

2 Spectralytics 7 3 8

3 Slobberknockers 6 4 7

4 Symbolic Pours 0 10 0

Elizabeth J. Horrocks, 90, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, Oct. 4, at Hutchinson Area Health Care.

Private family services are planned at a later date.

Memorials are preferred to Hutchinson Public Library.

Arrangements are with Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson. Online condolences may be directed to www.hantge.com.