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A Special Fall Supplement The Freeborn County Shopper Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Contents Industry, Employment & Economic Development Local Companies and Job Opportunities ������������ 4 - 6 Election Day is November 8th Don’t Forget to Vote ������������������������������������������������� 7 Health, Wellness & Senior Living Improving Quality of Life ������������������������������������ 8 - 11 Your Finances Be a Smart Credit Consumer ��������������������������� 12 - 13 Shop Local Supporting Small Business ������������������������������� 14 - 15 Movember Shining a Light on Men’s Health ����������������������������� 16 Keeping the Faith Having a Childlike Faith ������������������������������������������ 17 In the Yard & Garden Thoughts from Mary Boorsman ������������������������������ 18

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SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN THE ALBERT LEA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (ALBDC)

BY NOELLE HAGEN Assistant Director

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lbert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA) is an organization dedicated to the economic development of our community. ALEDA manages the Albert Lea Business Development Center (ALBDC), a business incubator, one of the few in Minnesota offering space to new and expanding small businesses.

The ALBDC was created in 2002 to enhance the economic development focus and assist in developing local startup business and industry. The business development center concept is a return to part of the original Albert Lea Plan; using our local resources to expand and create new business and industry in Albert Lea and Freeborn County.

The ALBDC is located at 2610 Y.H. Hanson Ave and is the home of several local small businesses such as; Crescent Electric Supply Company, CrossFit InnerDrive, Albert Lea Gymnastics Club, Granny’s Legacy Pattern and the United Way of Freeborn County. The ALBDC offers quality space including warehousing and office spaces with access to loading docks and a large, shared conference room.

have been able to grow and launch their business into the community. Daisy Blue Naturals and Granicrete MN are two who have moved on from the ALBDC and continue to be successful. Granicrete MN, owned by Jean and Tom Eaton, was a tenant of the building from 2008 - 2016. Their business saw many successes while a tenant of the ALBDC such as their numerous TV and magazine appearances and the opening of a showroom in Minneapolis. When asked about her experience in the ALBDC, Jean Eaton said, “Our years at the Incubator were great but now we have a new home with better visibility to customers which we didn’t have in our other location. We believe in ALEDA and the business incubator and would highly recommend it to any new businesses!” Granicrete MN is now located in the former Northpark building on Bridge Ave.

Business incubators serve start-up and expanding new businesses well as they offer space at an affordable price with other amenities available to help them grow. For entrepreneurs just starting out and working from their basements or garages, leasing or building a larger space can be a big, and expensive, step. A business incubator allows them to take on more space and a more professional location so they can continue to grow before moving on to that next step of having their own location.

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Two spaces are currently available for lease at the ALBDC with a few more coming available at the end of the year – including commercial kitchen space. If you are a business looking to grow and expand – please contact Noelle Hagen at noellehagen@growalbertlea.com or 507.373.3930 for information on requirements and to tour the suites available.

Please stay tuned for updates throughout the year on what we are doing to fulfill our mission, “To provide and

promote services and resources to retain, expand, create, and attract businesses, increase tax base, and create quality employment opportunities in Freeborn County.”

ALEDA is the local economic development organization made up of two separate entities – the Albert Lea Port Authority and Greater Jobs, Inc. If you are a new or expanding business looking for assistance, please contact ALEDA at 507-373-3930 or visit www.growalbertlea.com.

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HOW VOTERS CAN PREPARE FOR ELECTION DAY

ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 8TH

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he right to vote is one of the foundations of democracy. Exercising that right is vital to creating a nation where everyone feels as though their voice has been heard.

Given the significance of voting and all that the right to vote symbolizes for so many people, Election Day is an incredibly important day on the American calendar. In recognition of that significance, voters can consider these tips to prepare for Election Day so they can exercise their right to vote as efficiently as possible.

• Make sure you’re registered to vote. With the exception of North Dakota, each state has its own voter registration deadlines, and voters must register prior to those deadlines in order to vote on Election Day. Voters can visit the US Vote Foundation at usvotefoundation.org to view the election dates and deadlines in their states and U.S. territories.

Voters who know they are not registered can visit Vote.gov to begin the registration process.

• Find your polling place. Voters cannot simply vote at any polling place.

Each voter is assigned a polling place, and that place is generally within close proximity to a voter’s home. Local schools or churches often serve as polling locations, but the official guide to government information and services USA.gov urges voters to contact their state or territorial election office in advance of Election Day to determine their designated polling place. Voters who received sample ballots in the mail also can check those ballots to see if their polling place is listed.

• Know the ID requirements. Voter ID requirements vary from state to state, so voters are urged to determine what is required to vote at their

local polling place. The National Conference of State Legislatures has a detailed, state-by-state list of voter identification requirements that can be accessed for free at ncsl.org. Voters who are uncertain about the ID requirements at their local polling place are urged to visit the site in advance of Election Day so they know what to expect and can meet all ID requirements when they show up to vote.

• Study your sample ballot. Sample ballots can help voters familiarize themselves with candidates in local and national elections. Studying these ballots in advance and learning what each candidate stands for can help voters make the most informed voting decision.

Individuals who still have questions about what to expect on Election Day can visit USA.gov/election-day to speak with a live USA.gov agent.

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Health Technology to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors

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rom hearing aids to fitness trackers, there are so many high-tech products on the market to help older adults maintain their quality of life and age in place safely.

We’d highly recommend considering the products below as your health needs change over time.

HEARING AIDS

Being able to hear the birds chirping and the sound of your granddaughter’s voice is something to be cherished.

Hearing clearly allows you to stay safe and maintain relationships that mean the most to you!

Hearing aids have become seamlessly integrated in the last decade with smartphone apps and the ability to video chat with hearing care specialists for personalized adjustments. Whether you’re looking for a great deal on hearing aids or want the top-of-the-line model, there are hearing aids out there to fit your budget and lifestyle.

MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS

For older adults who live alone, medical alert systems provide peace of mind and security. With a push of a help button worn around the wrist or neck, seniors are connected to a 24/7 trained operator ready to assess the situation and send emergency services if needed. Whether you have a history of falling or just want to know that you’re covered if you

need immediate help, a medical alert system can give you the extra protection you need to keep living an independent and active lifestyle.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Missing a dose of medication or taking the wrong dosage can be detrimental to your health. For seniors who have multiple medications that need to be taken at various times in the day, it can be challenging to keep them all straight.

A medication dispenser gives audible reminders when medications need to be taken and dispenses the appropriate dose. No more counting pills or loading plastic pill boxes!

There are even smartphone apps like Medisafe that help you manage your medications straight from your phone.

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Speaking of medications, some seniors avoid taking their medications simply due to the high cost. Avoiding taking medicine due to high costs can cause your condition to worsen or be the catalyst of a secondary illness. If your prescription drugs are costing you a pretty penny, view our list of best prescription discount cards to see if you can save money on your medications.

Many prescription discount cards have mobile apps you

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can use on the go. These apps provide you with trustworthy information on your medications, including side effects, drug interactions, and even alert you when it is time for a refill to ensure that you’re never without your medication.

FITNESS TRACKERS

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Staying active as you age can help prevent illness and injury. Keeping your legs moving and arms pumping is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your physical and mental health! Fitness trackers from providers like Fitbit can track your steps, mileage, calories, and even your heart rate. This is a fun way to stay motivated and track your fitness progress. Whether you prefer power walking around the neighborhood, cycling, or swimming, there is a fitness tracker out there that can keep up with you!

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Aging in Place

ging in place is a term used to describe a person living in their home of choice for as long as they are able, as they age. This includes being able to have any services or other support brought into their home they might need over time as their needs change.

Aging brings changes to us all. As a person begins their aging in place experience, it is important for them to consider and plan for the changes that will happen to them and what impacts these changes will have on their lives. As we age, our bodies and capabilities change. Examples of changes you might experience are: • Reduced vision • Decreased muscle strength or endurance • Reduced mental processing capabilities • Increased risk of falls due to balance • Increased risk of illness • Reduced hearing • Decreased mobility These changes happen to most everyone in one form or another. Knowing that this is the case and choosing to have a plan to age in place means you will have a greater chance to control your quality of life and independence.

The impact of these changes can be seen in the daily life of an older adult. While their physical capabilities lessen and

needs change, this impacts many daily activities, such as: • Getting around their home • Driving safely • Transportation • Socializing • Home upkeep • Health maintenance • Many others Planning presents you with an opportunity to lessen the burden on your family by outlining how and where your want

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your needs to be met.

Deciding you wish to age in place means you are choosing: • how you want to spend your retirement years • how you want your home to be set up • what your health care choices will be • which types of assistance are right for you • what your wishes are for major life events (sickness, housing transitions, financial decisions) Making these choices gives you control over your independence, quality of life and dignity. Most importantly to note, aging in place does not mean you have to do everything yourself; that’s where the plan comes in. It means you get to plan how your needs are met, who meets them and when.

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HOW TO BE A SMART CREDIT CONSUMER

inancial planning encompasses a host of strategies designed to help people enjoy the fruits of their labors. Financial planning is often associated with saving for retirement.

However, smart credit management is an integral component of financial planning that can begin paying dividends long before adults are ready to retire.

Capital One notes that the benefits of a good credit score include lower credit card and mortgage interest rates, which can save individuals tens of thousands of dollars over the life of their home loans. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission reports that the better an individual’s credit history, the easier it is for that person to establish utility services, including electricity and internet service.

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With so much to gain, individuals should do everything they can to be smart credit consumers. These strategies can help consumers use credit to their advantage as they look to gain from this vital component of financial planning.

• Recognize the factors that affect your score.

A credit score is generated using a formula that takes various factors into consideration.

These factors include payment history, credit utilization rate, length of credit history, and credit inquiries, among others. Each variable is important, but paying balances in full and on time each month is a great way to build a strong financial reputation in the eyes of creditors. In addition, avoid overutilization of credit, especially if you can’t pay balances in full each month.

• Check credit before looking for a job. One easily overlooked benefit of being a smart credit consumer is its impact on individuals’ ability to find a good job. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urges individuals to check their credit reports before they begin looking for a job so they can correct any mistakes that may be on their reports.

That’s because some employers look at applicants’ credit reports as part of their background checks. Smart credit consumers rec-

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ognize that monitoring their credit is just as important as utilizing it wisely. Consumers can access reports from each of the three main credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) for free once every 12 months.

• Don’t wing it. Much like successful retirement planning is often the culmination of

decades of hard work, strategizing and saving, becoming a smart credit consumer involves commitment to a well-developed plan to utilize credit. Impulsive use of credit can quickly compromise individuals’ credit histories and financial reputations, so develop a plan to use credit wisely and stick to that plan. A successful credit utilization strategy should be rooted in paying bills on time, and ideally in full, each month to avoid potentially costly interest charges. Identify any bad credit utilization habits and do your best to eliminate them. If necessary, work with a financial planner to develop your credit utilization strategy.

Various strategies can help individuals become smart credit consumers and reap the rewards that a strong financial reputation has to offer.

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SHOP LOCALLY ON PLAID FRIDAY AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

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hat better ways to celebrate the diversity, uniqueness and creativity of independent, local businesses than by supporting them during the busiest shopping season of the year?

Plaid Friday was conceptualized in Oakland, Calif., several years ago in an effort to encourage holiday shoppers to slow down and shop locally at small businesses rather than partake in the frenzy of the traditional Black Friday rush at big box retailers. Similarly, Small Business Saturday® was founded by American Express in 2010 as a community-centric day to support local businesses.

Small Business Saturday was the catalyst for the generalized Shop Small® movement, which encourages consumers to patronize small businesses.

Local businesses are at the heart of their communities.

In a 2015 survey by the Urban and Land Institute, researchers found that more than half of respondents said they wanted a neighborhood where they wouldn’t need a car very often. More than 40 percent specifically noted the desirability of local shopping and entertaining as main features. A neighborhood with a Main Street or thriving local shopping hub can be a big draw. Consumers make these neighborhoods a reality.

• Visit a local tree farm. When decorating for the holidays, support the farm or local nursery that grows Christmas trees and makes their own wreaths and garlands.

• Keep your money in your community at a local bank or credit union rather than a large national bank.

Local banks may have special promotions to boost savings for holiday gifting.

Every time they grab a coffee from a local café, purchase a piece of artwork from a neighborhood artist or dine at a family-run restaurant, shoppers are supporting local business owners and strengthening their communities. Here are some ways to make shopping small a priority this holiday season.

• Take inventory of Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday sales by keeping up on local media. Build holiday shopping lists around the offerings at local businesses.

• Dine out at local restaurants or shop smaller food merchants.

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MOVEMBER SHINES A LIGHT ON MEN’S HEALTH ISSUES diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Education about prostate cancer can include an emphasis on the factors and behaviors that increase a man’s risk for the disease, which the WCRFI indicates include height (being tall increases a man’s risk) and weight (being overweight and obese also increases risk).

TESTICULAR CANCER

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tarted in Melbourne, Australia, by two friends nearly 20 years ago, Movember® has become a global, mustachioed phenomenon that has since helped to fund more than 1,250 men’s health projects.

Each November, men across the globe agree to grow a moustache in an effort to raise awareness about men’s health issues. Dubbed Movember®, this annual effort is the brainchild of two friends, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, who had been joking about how to bring moustaches back into fashion. The two men were inspired to tie their efforts into a campaign to raise awareness about men’s health by the mother of a friend who, at the time, was raising funds for breast cancer.

Since its inception, Movember® has helped raise awareness about three particular issues, prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s suicide, that might otherwise have garnered considerably less attention. Taking time to understand these issues can help make Movember® an even greater success than it already is.

PROSTATE CANCER The World Cancer Research Fund International reports that prostate cancer is the second most commonly occurring cancer in men and the fourth most common cancer overall. In fact, more than 1.4 million men across the globe are

The American Cancer Society reports that the average age at the time of diagnosis of testicular cancer is about 33, which underscores the notion that no man is too young to learn about men’s health issues. Though testicular cancer is not as prevalent as prostate cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology notes that diagnoses of the disease have been on the rise for decades. The reasons for that are unknown, but lack of awareness of the disease and what can be done to detect it early could be contributors to the increase.

MEN’S SUICIDE The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. The rate of suicide is highest among middle-aged white men, and in 2020 men died by suicide at a rate nearly four times higher than women. Globally, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation reports that suicide rates in men are just over twice as high as those for women. A greater awareness of suicide, including how much more prevalent it is among men than women, could help prevent more suicides. More information about suicide prevention is available at afsp.org.

What started as a playful way to restore moustaches to their once-lofty status has become a highly successful campaign that has helped to raise awareness about three significant men’s health issues. More information about Movember® can be found at us.movember.com.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF A CHILDLIKE FAITH

BY PASTOR JOY KNOPPEL

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id you ever play the game, “I spy with my little eye…” as a child? As an adult this game is still one of my favorites because it forces me to notice things that I would normally look over. I used to play this game with the kids I nannied and I was always surprised by what they noticed- something red, something square, something sparkly.

No matter where we were or what we were doing they saw every little thing that was around us. I think that the older we get the harder it is to notice these types of little things because we are focused on the seemingly “big” things instead. We walk around stuck in our thoughts, stress, and anxiety, but in doing so we miss out on the small and beautiful parts of life that surround us.

In our Bible study we are currently reading the book “Everybody Always” by Bob Goff, and this week we were struck by this passage: “Big faith doesn’t need big words…One of the things about kids, in addition to their simple faith, is they aren’t afraid of the things many of us are afraid of (17).”

ways that we could go out this week and have a childlike faith and the ideas ranged from learning to see things like children do, to being open to mystery and welcoming in our questions about who God is and how God is working in our lives. We noted how having a childlike faith doesn’t mean acting childish, it means being open to wonder and simplicity in our faith. It means being willing to let go of our fears and doubts as we move into who God is calling us to be.

So, as you go out this week I challenge you to have a childlike faith. I hope that you will be fearless in your love for those around you. I pray that you will be open to curiosity and awe. I can’t wait for you to discover and be excited about the endless possibilities of how God is working in your life.

I spy with my little eye, something…?

Blessings of peace, Pr. Joy

Does that resonate with you as well? It seems as if the older we get, the more we believe that we have to know everything. We cling to our opinions and ideas of what church or God or faith is, and we are embarrassed by our doubts or insecurities. There’s a reason that in the book of Matthew Jesus tells his listeners to have a childlike faith (Matthew 18:2-4). Children are fearless in the best way possible.

They are not afraid to ask, to wonder, or to dream. They show their feelings and recklessly try new things without doubting what they can do. No wonder Jesus tells us that we should be more like them!

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LAWNS R NOT ME

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Mary Boorsma, Albert Lea Seedhouse & Garden Center

his will not come as a surprise to my neighbors, but lawns are not my landscaping strength. I know what the ideal lawn looks like, and sometimes I aspire to this ideal. Every time I mow, I think about how I’m going to treat my lawn for weeds, aerate in the fall, fertilize regularly, thatch and over seed, water when it’s dry and do everything right. Then I go inside my house, where a hundred other things are begging for my attention, and I forget about my lawn until the next time I mow. It’s the classic story of the monkeys in the rainforest. When it would rain, the monkeys would huddle miserably under banana leaves and tell each other about the great shelter they would build to keep themselves warm and dry when it rained. Then, the sun would come out, the monkeys would dry off, and they would forget all about the misery of the rainstorms. I, too, am a monkey with a short attention span.

Like a rainstorm, the state of my lawn can cause me some discomfort. One’s lawn is, after all, the first thing one’s neighbors see and it’s easy to draw conclusions about the moral fitness of a home’s inhabitants from the front yard. Lawn ornaments like broken washers or rusted-out cars say something to those who pass by. Likewise, a well-manicured swath of carpet like green also speaks loudly. Humans have a deep-rooted attraction to a smooth, unbroken, clipped lawn.

At the Seed House Garden Center, the staff can spend entire days doing nothing but helping customers maintain their small patch of collective green: Discussing the merits of fine fescues versus perennial rye. Weighing the pros and cons of sulfur-coated urea versus poly-coated urea. Peering at the active ingredients of broadleaf weed killers and teaching folks the advantage of spreader stickers. Lawns are big business.

Here are a few lawn facts, courtesy of John Green, Bestselling author, YouTube content creator, podcaster, and philanthropist: “*There are around 128,000 square kilometers of lawn in the U.S., greater than the size of Ohio, or the entire nation of Italy.

*To keep all the lawns in the U.S. green year-round requires, according to a NASA study, around 200 gallons of water per person per day, and almost all of the water shooting from sprinklers is treated drinking water. *To thrive, Kentucky bluegrass (the most common lawn grass) often requires fertilizer and pesticides and extensive watering and it cannot be eaten or used for anything except walking and playing on. *In short, the U.S.’s most abundant and labor intensive crop is pure, unadulterated luxury.”

It has taken me a long time to put my lawn in its proper place.

I still hunger for a beautiful front yard. However, the fact remains: unless you own a golf course, a lawn is a hobby. Like painting.

As painters assemble their palettes, paints and brushes, a lawn enthusiast assembles a mower, trimmer, water, seed and a wide range of chemicals. The hobbyist pours hours of attention and effort into a lawn and at the end of his or her efforts, there is something beautiful to look at. I will gladly keep my front yard free of broken cars and piles of debris. I will mow and weed and occasionally water. But at the end of the day, this monkey would much rather pour hours and attention into making cookies for my family or cutting flowers from my garden to give to a friend.

Lawns are just not me.

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