I want to thank the following Albert Lea residents for such wonderful friendly assistance when I had car troubles on Oct. 29. Every time I turned around there was a friendly smile and someone asking if I needed help. I was at the Hy-Vee gas station just off an exit of Interstate 90.

Thank you to Darwyn and his wife, Bob Gristin, Hy-Vee gas station staff and the Advanced Auto Parts crew. Big thanks to Wanda at Wayne’s Towing, who did the magic to get my car to the car doctor! She was amazing and went the extra mile to simplify my life! I commend the Albert Lea community for its warm, friendly people! You have something very special in Albert Lea! I will continue to support your community when I drive through!

Jackie Haggar-Tuschen

Sioux Falls, S.D.