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Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Volume 46, No. 17

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APARTMENTS, DUPLEXES FOR RENT

NOTICES

TOOLS, HARDWARE FOR SALE

PETS

Ministries of Project Happiness has made over 41,500 Dew Rags and Bandanas for Cancer Patients and the Homeless. Needed donations of materials, Yarn, clothing, sheets, thread, dye, stains & holes okay, socks (no holes). Drop off at 807 Newton, Albert Lea, MN or for pick-up call Pastor Richard 719-289-4805 (local). tfn/0cr00

STIHL Products in Stock - We’re your Stihl Dealer.

507-448-3302 TRADING POST - Gordonsville. btfn/18b00

Give the Gift of a Forever Home to a KITTEN, CAT, PUPPY or DOG. They are ready to be adopted!

Check out our Website www.hsffc.org or Call the Freeborn County Humane Society @ 507-3778501 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 2PM-5PM and Saturdays 10AM-2PM. tfn/0nc00

APPLIANCE REPAIR ON THE SPOT APPLIANCE SERVICE will Repair most Household Appliances & Commercial Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates. Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-256-8099 ANYTIME. btfn/19b00

HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS Morris Furniture’s Budget Shop is loaded with clearance and blowout priced items. All items discounted at 50% and more off. Sofas, recliners, sectionals and reclining sofas by popular name brand manufacturers. Mismatched mattress sets, all sizes. Morris Furniture Budget Shop, 1909 E. Main Str., Albert Lea, MN. 507-373-6434. www. morrisfurniture.com btfn/36b00

PET CARE, WALKING, TRAINING STAYCATION PET CARE: When you go on Vacation let your Dog’s enjoy a Staycation. 24/7 365 days a year in our home supervised cage free Doggie Day Care & overnights. No appointment, no specific drop off, pick up times or cancelation fees.

14 Years’ Experience & Insured. Text or Call 507369-3116. Like us on Facebook. btfn/22b00

CAREGIVER NEEDED Care Attendant needed immediately in my Home.

Morning & evening shifts, $12.00 per hour, references.

Call 507-402-6256 leave message.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED TO BUY BUYING JUNK VEHICLES. Cash. I will pick up 7 days a week (cell) 641-590-7068. 48/17p50/22

Wanted: Trees to take down for firewood. 1 or 100.

Farm Trees ONLY! 507-438-9181. 16/0au00/20

Spacious 1 bedroom 10 miles North of Albert Lea (in Hartland). $395/mo, all utilities included except electric. Background checks required. No smoking, no pets. 507-456-9514. btfn/19b00 FOR RENT: COUNTRYSIDE INN, 2102 E. MAIN ST., ALBERT LEA, MN FROM $175.00 PER/ WK., VERY CLEAN ROOMS. HIGH SPEED INTERNET, HBO / CABLE, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, BREAKFAST INCLUDED. NO DEPOSIT OR CREDIT CHECK. Call 888-373-1188 or 507-3732446. btfn/20b00

BOATS FOR SALE For Sale: Hewitt #3800 manual vertical Pontoon Lift with 23’ canopy, 120” wide, nice shape. $3,500.00.

507-271-1858. 18/8c80/18

Car, Truck, Van, SUV, Camper, RV, Trailer, 4 Wheeler, Tractor, Lawn Mower, Snowmobile, Etcetera taking up Space in Your Garage? Sell It! Run a Classified Ad in the Freeborn County Shopper! Call 507-373-1310 or email: classifieds@freeborncountyshopper.com for more details. tfn/0nc00

POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST - Gordonsville. btfn/18b00

FARM MISCELLANEOUS

ALBERT LEA RENTALS Smoke free senior housing. Studio & 1 bedroom apartments. All utilities included. Community room with activities & noon meals, on-site staff, laundry & off street parking.

Age & income restrictions apply. 507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704 Equal Housing Opportunity. 15/61b50/18

AUTOS FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

WANTED: WILD TURKEY FEATHERS and Turkey Wings – up to $7,00/PR; Turkey Tails – up to $7.00/each; Full Turkey Skins – up to $25.00/each.

Also seeking Antlers (Buy or Trade). info@whitefoxfur-feather.com or call 507-869-3877. White Fox Fur & Feather Co., 300 Main Str. S., Pemberton, MN 56078. 14/84c00/19

HAYWARD RENTALS Smoke free 1 bedroom apartment open for May! Rent from $415 p/mo + elec. Month to month leases & deposit pay plans.

507-373-2986 or 507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc. net tdd 507-451-0704 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Freeborn County Engineer / Director of Public Works

The County Engineer/ Director of Public Works provides the vision, strategic planning, and fiscal management for the operations of the County Public Works Department. This includes county-wide capital asset planning and acquisition, development for projects, facilities and equipment, parks and trails, public utilities, county survey, roads, bridges, and dams. This position uses independent judgement to formulate, plan, and develop policies and procedures while providing engineering services and recommendations to the County Board and other local city and township officials. This is a Grade 25 position with a starting salary of $94,885.23.

See compete job description on the Freeborn County website at http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/Jobs.aspx.

Complete the on-line application process by 12:00 p.m.

Monday, May 11th, 2020. You may attach a resume and cover page to JobApps@co.freeborn.mn.us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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PERENNIAL GARDENING P

Visit the Freeborn Co. Shopper

online & on facebook www.freeborncountyshopper.com

Read each Issue, Check Out the Savings, Dining & Area Events, Employment & Business Section, Real Estate & Auction Pages, Classifieds & More!

SPRING IS HERE! Gators: $270 Snow Blowers: $78 Lawn Tractors: $280 Garden Tractors: $350 Z-Trak (Residential): $230 Z-Trak (Commercial): $295 Front Mowers (Residential): $290 SNOW to MOW Package: $119 Service includes: Removal of snow blower, weights, and chains. Installation of the mower deck.

Schedule a Tune up today

PICK UP & DELIVERY Available $25 in town | $50 country (within 15 miles)

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Northwood 641-324-1154

*Delivery Rates and prices are valid until June 1, 2020. Prices may vary depending on required service work. Additional parts and repairs extra. If repairs beyond a tune-up are needed, a quote for additional parts, labor and repairs will be provided for customer approval prior to work being done.

Gardening is an engaging hobby that can provide a host of benefits, some of which may surprise even the most devoted gardeners. For example, the Harvard Medical School notes that just 30 minutes of gardening activities burns 135 calories, making gardening a fun and simple way to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. In addition, scientists have long proven that gardening releases the hormones serotonin and dopamine in the brain, each of which are associated with improved mood.

Perennial gardens can be especially attractive to seasoned gardeners and novices. Perennials are plants that come back year after year, and committing to a perennial garden can ensure people stick with gardening for the long haul, reaping all of the rewards that come with making such a commitment.

Before planting a perennial garden, those new to gardening may want to consider these three tips.

MAKE A PLAN

A perennial garden comes back year after year, which means any mistakes you make when planting are likely to haunt you year after year as well. Factors like space and location must be considered before planting. Many gardeners utilize garden planning applications like GrowVeg to make the pro-

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