Freeborn County Shopper 051623

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Volume 49, No. 20

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Regular or Peach

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Regularly $22.99

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Law Enforcement is Essential for the Community Law enforcement officers who don the uniform each and every day routinely put others first in the name of public safety.

According to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, there are now more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers serving in the United States, which is the highest figure ever. Officers often step up to serve despite the risks associated with working in law enforcement. A total of 1,627 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty over the past 10 years. There were 135 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2019 alone.

Law enforcement personnel serve many

important roles in the communities they serve. Here's a closer look at the integral roles of police and other law enforcement personnel. · Maintain law and order: The police force is made up of many different departments with the collective goal of maintaining law and order. Traffic police are responsible for enforcing the rules of the road and minimizing the chance of accidents. Other departments canvas the streets ensuring that residents' civil liberties are not being compromised. · Save lives: Whether they're preventing a life-threatening crime or administering emergency medical care at a car accident until an ambulance can arrive, law

enforcement officers save lives every day. · Assist in adverse situations and provide crisis support: Police officers often fill the role of counselor or friend to people who find themselves in difficult situations. An officer can play a part in helping people make better life choices in the future.

Training in situational de-escalation also means police officers are capable of defusing difficult situations before they snowball into serious, potentially lifethreatening confrontations. · Investigate crimes: Police are the first people to respond when crimes have been committed. These individuals investigate the situation and find the perpetrator. · Foster strong communities: Law

ALBERT LEA POLICE DEPARTMENT & FREEBORN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

for your hard work and dedication to keeping our community safe!

enforcement officers share a unique solidarity with other officers, peers, community leaders, and even medical professionals, which helps to create a strong fabric for a community. Officers frequently have each other's backs as well as the respect and support of the public for putting their lives on the line.

Law enforcement is an essential component of orderly, safe and supportive communities. Recognizing and respecting the important role law enforcement officials play is a great way to show them how much their efforts and sacrifices are appreciated.

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Deadline for ALL Display Ads is at the end of the business day on the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Freeborn County Shopper.

FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER

WEEKLY DEADLINE Thursday by 4pm

Thorne Crest is Hiring a

Cook/Chef! $2,500

Up to Sign-On Bonus!

Come work in our spacious, state-of-the art kitchen! Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea is looking to hire a Chef/Cook to help our culinary team provide restaurant-quality meals for our valued residents.

• Competitive wages & full benefit package! Sign-on bonus up to $2,500!

• Currently hiring for full-time 10:30am-7:00pm As the Cook/Chef, you will help lead a talented culinary team in preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for our active residents. You will help create inspired menus and prepare appetizing, delicious, and nutritious meals. You will also assist in day-to-day kitchen operations, sanitization and cleaning, ingredient resourcing, and production scheduling/management.

What you will need: • Must be at least 18 years of age • Graduate from an accredited culinary program, or equivalent experience is desired.

• Prior kitchen management experience is helpful, but not required

Visit ThorneCrest.net/Careers to apply!

1201 Garfield Avenue • Albert Lea, MN 56007

507-373-2311 • ThorneCrest.net

Thorne Crest is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior health care since 1930.

Marketplace

Classifieds

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Auctions & Sales Garage Sales Garage Sale 1408 MARIE AVE ALBERT LEA, May 19th & 20th 8:00am-5:00pm

Dishes, dolls, Avon, old tools, jewelry, bathtub chair, walker, and more!

Four Family Garage Sale 209 W Front St. HAYWARD, May 19th/20th 8am-5pm

Dayton Audio Sub-woofer, Samsung 46in TV, portable electric drum set, Romba vacuum, recumbent bike, Total gym, gas trimmer, men/women clothing/shoes, and much misc.

GARAGE SALE! 17210 770TH AVE ALBERT LEA, MAY 19TH-21ST 8AM-3PM HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLOTHES, TOOLS, 2008 TRIBECA, GARGE/BOAT HEATERS, AND ANTIQUES. CITY WIDE RUMMAGE SALES IN CLARKS GROVE SATURDAY, MAY 20TH 8AM-?

CHECK OUT ALL STREETS INCLUDING FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rummage Sale 107 2nd SW Clarks Grove, Thurs, May 18th noon-4pm Fri/Sat, May 19th/20th 7am-4pm Household items, crafts, Cherished teddies, wedding dress, and miscellaneous items RUMMAGE SALE! 201 LAKE CHAPAU DRIVE (ARENA RD) ALBERT LEA FRIDAY, MAY 19TH 8AM-5PM& SATURDAY, MAY 20TH 8AM-?

KITCHEN, TOOLS, HOUSEHOLD MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE! 1601 CRYSTAL DRIVE ALBERT LEA, FRIDAY, MAY 19TH 4PM-8PM SATURDAY, MAY 20TH 8AM-1PM WOMEN AND YOUNG ADULT CLOTHING, HOME AND SEASONAL DECOR, ADULT BIKES, VARIETY OF TOOLS, CHILDREN’S CLOTHING 12 MTHS-4T,TOYS, OAK DESK, FURNITURE, MEN CLOTHING, MISCELLANEOUS KITCHEN, SMALL APPLIANCES AND ITEMS, HIGH CHAIR AND RED WAGON.

Garage Sales YARD SALE 1503 ELM ST Albert Lea, May 19th/20th 8am-3pm

Some antiques, furniture, kitchenware, end tables, knickknacks and misc, dressers, sewing items

EVERYTHING MUST GO SALE! 268 PEARL ST SOUTH ALBERT LEA, FRIDAY-SUNDAY MAY 19TH-21ST MAY 26TH-28TH 9AM-5PM

Merchandise Antiques & Collectibles ANTIQUES WANTED! TOYS, RED WING CROCKS, ADVERTISING SIGNS BEER, FOOD, MACHINERY GAS, OIL, ECT. & ADVERTISING TINS, CARPENTER TOOLS, GUNS, WWI WWII VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHS, MEDALS, HELMETS, KNIVES, SWORDS, CAST IRON FRY PANS, FLOOR GRATES, PUMPS, POCKET WATCHES, JEWELRY, PADLOCKS, WEATHERVANES, CUPALAS, BARN PULLEYS, LICENSE PLATES, CLOCKS, BOTTLES, POTTERY, MAGAZINES, POSTCARDS, MARBLES, CHAUFFEUR BADGES, CATALOGS, BOOKS, ANYTHING PAPER, DECOYS, REELS, RADIOS, STERLING SILVER, COINS, TOKENS, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, WOOD & PAPER SHELL BOXES, WOOD BOXES,SCALES, LANTERNS, LAMPS, CLOTHING, ANYTHING MADE BEFORE 1960 COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 507-402-0880.

Selling your home?

Advertise here and sell it faster.

Call Classifieds at 205.280.5667.

Buying and selling silver bars, silver dollars, rare coins, gold coins, gold jewelry, any gold-silver items, collector coins. Kuehl’s Coins, Fairmont, Minnesota, 507-235-3886.

NEED CASH

I give free appraisals of your coins 1964 and older.I am also looking to buy older coins such as silver dollars, halves,quarters,dimes and Indianhead cents. &DOO 5RQ IURP +D\¿HOG 507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460

Antiques & Collectibles WANTED: Paying $13 for every $1 silver coin also want sterling silver, gold rings, dental bracelets, necklaces, currency, wheat pennies, Indian pennies, & all collectibles.

Call Ed: 651-788-6532

Farm Equipment & Supplies Diesel Fuel Injection Service Make sure your diesel powered equipment is ready to go!!

Central Fuel Injection Service Co. has diesel fuel injection pumps, injectors, and turbos.

In stock, ready for exchange or we can repair your unit.

Contact us at service@centralfuel.com 712-362-4200, 800-548-9464,

centralfuelinjectionservice.com 2403 Murray Rd. Estherville, Iowa

Machinery & Tools POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer.

507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville

Pets & Livestock Domestic Pets 6 year old boxer for sale, Spayed, house trained, all shots. $350 (507)573-3349

Notices General Notices Registration for Summer Camps Open Now at Prairie River Camp!

Middle School Camp: June 19-24 High School Camp: July 10-15 Call 507.653.4700 for registration and scholarship details!

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FREEBORN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS FreebornCountyShopper.com 110 West Pearl Street • Albert Lea, MN 56007 • (507) 369-2742

Rentals Apartments ALBERT LEA RENTALS Smoke free studio & 1 bedroom apartments for 62+ or disabled persons.

All utilities included.

Month to month leases & deposit pay plans.

Two great locations!

507-373-5391 507-373-6622 or 507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc.net TDD: 507-451-0704

Manufactured Homes For Rent

Want To Buy Transportation

2 BEDROOM TWIN LAKES, MN NO PETS. $400/MO. + DEPOSIT. APPLICATION. REFERENCES. 507-852-3327

Buying Junk Vehicles!

Paying cash. Top $$ prices.

Will pick up 7 days/week.

641-590-7068

Transportation

Advertise here and sell it faster.

Call Classifieds at 205.280.5667.

AFFORDABLE RENTALS Openings in Albert Lea, Hayward & Hollandale.

Rent based on income!

Family & senior rentals.

Month to month leases and deposit pay plans.

507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc.net TDD: 507-451-0704

Equal Housing Opportunity

Spacious 1 bedroom 10 miles north of Albert Lea (in Hartland). $405-$435/mo, all utilities included except electric.

Background checks required. No smoking!

No pets!

Call or text 507-456-9514

Duplexes for Rent Duplex for rent in the country.

3 bedroom.

New bathroom with jacuzzi tub.

Freeborn Hartland area. $650/mo for half the house and $1200/mo for the whole house.

Electric included.

507-383-9024.

Condos & Townhomes CONDO FOR SALE IN HOLLANDALE. 507-402-1835.

Houses For Rent 2 Bedroom House in Emmons Garage. No pets.

No smokers.

507-297-5921

Appliance Service ON THE SPOT

Boats & Watercraft APPLIANCE SERVICE

Equal Housing Opportunity

Selling your home?

Services

Winter Steal of a Deal!

1986 Sea Ray. All new $6,000 engine in 2018 Warranted. Only 20 hours of use on new engine.

Asking only $8,000 Also boat lift with new, blue canopy - $1,500 Call: 507-373-9188

Recreational Vehicles FOR SALE 2021 Rockwood Minilite Camper. Bought brand new-never been used. 22ft 4in long. One slide out, 60x74 Murphy bed, hitch and sway bars included if needed. Air conditioner, TV, microwave, electric awning, electric jack & stabilizers, enclosed underbelly, gas/electric large refrigerator.

Can be seen at 501 30th Ave NE, Austin or call 507-433-7390 after 7:00pm

Financing

Will Repair most Household Appliances & Commercial Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates.

Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-214-8099 ANYTIME

Handyman Services E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN SERVICES: Update or replace windows, egress windows & doors.

Home repair, remodeling & construction, decks, garages, siding, roof repair, drywall & texturing, concrete.

Call Ernie at 438-4307.

24 years experience, bonded.

License #BC 710064

Junk Removal Junk Removal - Old appliances, furniture, electronics, yard waste as well as any kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, attics, garages.

Free Estimates.

Senior Discounts.

BEST PRICES Call anytime: 507-219-0727 Selling your home?

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Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, All-wheel drive, 30,000 miles Some factory warranty, Extras: Tonneau cover, cruise-control, updated rims, updated speakers, Area 51 color ¿UP (507)473-0242

Advertise here and sell it faster.

Call Classifieds at 205.280.5667.

Tree Service O’Connell Tree Service Removal, trimming, land clearing for commercial/residential Insured 507-402-3112 FREE ESTIMATES!

Linder Tree Service

Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal!

Boom truck and insured.

Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081

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PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD IN THE FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME!

CALL

507-369-2742 TODAY!

DEADLINE FOR PLACING ADS IS THURSDAYS AT 4 PM

Payment required at time of placement, please have credit card ready.

ALBERT LEA CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES

JUNE 8-11 IN ALBERT LEA & THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Published in the June 6th issue of the Freeborn County Shopper

Place your classified ad early!

Deadline is June 1st at 5pm

CALL 1-507-737-1310

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