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Welcome to Austin 3 Calendar of Events 4-16 Surrounding Areas 17-27 • St. Ansgar, Iowa 17 • Blooming Prairie 18-19 • Lyle 20-21 • Adams 22 • Rose Creek/LeRoy 23 • Mantorville 24-25 • Bluff Country 26 • Spring Valley 27 Dining 28 Senior Living 30 Parks & Rec 31

We are proud to give you the 2014-2015 Experience Southeast Minnesota Guide. This guide provides information about upcoming events in Austin & the surrounding areas. Visitors as well as local residents can use this as a reference to keep up with community events. This publication is produced and published

by The Mower County Shopper and supported by the businesses featured inside. We all strive to keep our economy strong. Support your local merchants and take advantage of what your community has to offer.

Locally owned and operated businesses contribute substantially to our economy. Dollars spent locally stay in the community longer and therefore create greater local wealth. Shop local, it just makes cents.

The information contained in this guide has been published in good faith on the basis of information supplied to the publishers and designers.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this guide at the time of publishing, the publishers and designers cannot guarantee its accuracy and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation.

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4th Annual Taste of Mower April 5, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Holiday Inn Enjoy unlimited tastings of signature items from Mower County’s finest chefs. Wine tasting, cash bar, live and silent auction, door prizes and entertainment. Contact Jamey at (507) 433-8994 or visit www.thearcmc.org for more information.

7th Annual MN Junior Spring Classic Beef Show April 11 Mower County Fairgrounds For more information call the fair office at (507)-433-1868 or go to www.minnesotajsc.com

devious Rain King into a magical book to rescue a playmate.

Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. Call (507) 4379078 for more information.

Austin Farmers Market April 17, 4pm – 7pm Oak Park Mall Find locally grown/produced foods, gifts, and other items.

For more information, call 507-433-2545.

Quilters Retreat April 11 Holiday Inn Calico Hutch quilting retreat, hosting regional quilters.

2014 Movie Series-Ten Commandments April 17, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Historic Paramount Theatre Tickets are $5. Call 507-434-0934

After the Rain April 11, 7pm – 9pm Historic Paramount Theatre Follow Glory and her friends as they time travel to confront pirates, cowboys, knights and even bugs after following the

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calendar of events 5th Annual Taste of Nations April 26, 11am – 2pm Oak Park Mall Free family-friendly event to celebrate the diversity in Austin and the surrounding communities, with food, games, entertainment and music. Contact 507-434-2863 for more information Community Pride Day April 26 Spring clean-up of parks, trail area and public places by picking up debris left from winter

Black and White Ball April 25, 6pm – 11pm Holiday Inn Ballroom Annual fundraiser for Relay for Life Mower County sponsored by IBI Data. Silent auction, live auction, music and dancing, appetizers.

Picnic April 30, 7:30pm – 10:00pm Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College Contact boxoffice@riverland.edu for information and tickets.

May 2014

Cedar River Rabbit Show April 26, 2014 Crane Pavilion, Mower County Fairgrounds Contact Don Vanhyfte for more information at dlvanhyfte@gmail.com or call the fair office at (507) 433-1868.

Friends of the Austin Public Library and AAUW Annual Spring Book Sale May 2-3 Austin Public Library

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calendar of events 14th Annual YMCA 5k Run/Walk May 3, 9am – 12pm Austin YMCA Zonta Club of Austin’s Annual Wine Tasting May 3 St. Edwards Corcoran Center. Vendors and crafters will be selling their wares, too.

Austin City-Wide Rummage Sale Day May 3 Held during National Tourism Week.

Jammin’ with the Hansons May 17, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Historic Paramount Theatre Call (507) 434-0934 or go to www.paramounttheatre.org for more information.

Shaun Johnson’s Big Band Experience May 10, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Historic Paramount Theatre Shaun Johnson from Tonic Sol Fa fame blends the musical stylings of Tony Bennett and Michael Buble to create a contemporary big band sound with a pop flair. Call (507) 434-0934 or go to www.paramounttheatre.org for more information.

2014 Movie Series-The Godfather, Part II Thursday, May 22, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Historic Paramount Theatre. Call 507-434-0934 YMCA Kids Triathlon May 25, 8am – 11am Austin YMCA

Lyle City Wide Sping Rummage Sale May 17, 11am – 5pm

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calendar of events Veterans Park - Bandshell Free concert with free ice cream!

Fraternal Order of Eagles/Austin All Stars age 14 & under Austin Youth Baseball Tourney.

June 14-15 Riverland Community College baseball complex.

“Fiddler on the Roof” June 15, 2014, 2pm – 4pm Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, One of Broadway’s most beloved shows. 507-433-0595 or boxoffice@riverland.edu.

June 2014

11th Annual Flea Market June 6 4pm – 8pm & Sat, June 7, 10am – 8pm, Sun, June 8 12pm – 5pm Mower County Fairgrounds

Annual Reichel Foods/Austin All Stars ages 10/11 and under Tourney June 22, 2014 Todd Park North. Call (507) 433-6715 or (507)279-3681 for more information.

Gifted & Talented Symposium June 8-12 Riverland Community College, sponsored by The Hormel Foundation.

Austin Community Band Concert June 25 7pm – 8pm

Austin Community Band Concert Wednesday, June 11 7pm – 8pm

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calendar of events Veterans Park - Bandshell Free concert with free ice cream!

10th Annual SPAM® Town Challenge June 26 Marcusen Park and Riverland Baseball Complex 16 Teams from several states compete in this annual event.

Special Marcusen Park Block Party event on Saturday, with The Tracey Blake Project. Details posted at www.austingreyhoundsbaseball.com.

Grand Army of the Republic Hall Open House - Grand Meadow June 28 10am – 2pm Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Grand Meadow The Grand Army of the Republic Booth Post #130 was formed by sixteen Union Army veterans of the Civil War. The hall houses Civil War memorabilia and other Grand Meadow artifacts. Call 507-437-6082.

36th Annual Austin All Stars/Local 9/Reichel Foods Youth International Baseball Tourney June 27 North Diamond, Todd Park Ages 12 and under. This is a wood bat tourney. Call (507) 433-6715 or (507) 279-3681 for more information.

Driller MMA Cagefights June 27 6:30pm – 9:30pm Holiday Inn Showcases local MMA fighters as well as professionals.

Contact Chelsea at 507-433-8000 for more information.

Vintage Baseball Game - Grand Meadow Nine vs. Rochester Roosters June 28 6pm – 8pm Grand Meadow Cheer for your favorite team as they play baseball the

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calendar of events Holiday Inn Contact Chelsea 507-433-8000 for more information.

Austin Community Band Concert July 4 Band Shell Park-FREE Concert 32nd Annual Hog Jog 5 Mile Run July 5 8am – 10am Austin YMCA Annual event in conjunction with Austin’s Annual FreedomFest

way they used to way back when! Call 507-437-6082 for more information.

Austin Community Band Concert July 9 7pm – 8pm Veterans Park - Bandshell Free concert

July 2014

Annual Freedom Fest July 3 – 6 Parades, fireworks, games, food, vendors, music - fun for all! Contact the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce at (507) 437-4561 for more information

Public Open House July 13 The Hormel Institute, 801 16th Ave NE Tours start at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm. Free Admission.

No RSVP required. Call (507) 437-9601 for information.

Freedom Fest JayCees Street Dance July 3 8:00pm - 1:00am

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calendar of events YMCA SPAM™Town Triathlon July 19 7am – 12pm Austin YMCA BOSS (Bikers of Student Success) Ride July 26 Riverland Community College, Austin Campus Fundraiser for Riverland Community College student scholarships. All motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome.

Day-long ride begins at RCC campus. Call 507-433-0630 for more information.

Relay for Life Mower County July 26-27 Veterans Pavillion/Band shell Park. Luminaria ceremony at dusk.

The Odd Couple July 29 7:30pm – 9:30pm Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, Austin Campus. For more information call 507-433-0595 or go to boxoffice@riverland.edu

August 2014

130th Annual Mower County Free Fair August 5 – 10 Mower County Fairgrounds Affordable fun for everyone! Youth & open livestock shows, free stage entertainment, grandstand events, arts/ crafts, horticulture, children’s farmyard, games, midway and your favorite fair foods! Go to www. mowercountyfair. com or call the fair office at (507) 433-1868 for more information Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM) August 15 - stop in LeRoy

Jay C Hormel Nature Center Schedule of Events

Ruby Rupner Auditorium. 507-437-7519 • info@hormelnaturecenter.org Free Programs and Open to the Public Carroll Henderson on “Birds of Cuba” April 15 - 7:00 p.m.

Earth Day Celebration with Douglas Wood and the Wild Spirit Band April 22 -7:00 p.m.

“May Mushroom Madness” with Sammie Peterson​ May 18 –1:00- 3:30 p.m. ​ Discover the joys of nature with Wisconsin Naturalist, David Stokes.​ June 19 -​ 9:30 a.m. Senior Special; 1:30 p.m.​public program

National Eagle Center naturalist interpreter featuring a live eagle ambassador.

June 26​- 9:30 a.m. Senior Special; 1:30 p.m.​public program Kevin Strauss, will tell stories about Minnesota’s amazing animals.

July 10 - 9:30 a.m. Senior Special; 1:30 p.m.​public program

Ann Zimmerman’s music celebrates the joy, sorrow and silliness in life. Ann’s concerts kick off the new Water Festival “Clean Water…we all live downstream”. ​July 17 ​-​ 9:30 a.m. Senior Special; 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.​public programs.

Water Festival.​ Kenny Salwey presents his film “Mississippi: Tales of the Last River Rat“ July 18 ​-​ 7:00 p.m.

Ken Lonnquist and his Earthy Songs are loved by kids, families and adults.

August 14 ​- 9:30 a.m. Senior Special​; 1:30 p.m. public program

SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium brings the ocean to you with interactive presentations—including live animals and animal artifacts​.

July 19​- 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m

Join wildlife photographer, John Duren​, as he presents a selection of his favorite photographs.​ August 21- 9:30 a.m. Senior Special​; 1:30 p.m. public program.

Minnesotan​,​Kurt Mead​,​ award winning author of the Field Guide “Dragonflies of the Northwoods”.

July 24 9:30 a.m. Senior Special; 1:30 p m. ​public program.

Celebrate nature and music with the talented Tom Pease.

August 28- 9:30 a.m. Senior Special​; 1:30 p.m. public program.

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Pat and Donna Surface with the Boundary Water Boys and Marina Whight. Take a memorable, nostalgic journey back in time to the classic songs of the 60s and 70s. ​August 2 ​- 10:30 a.m., 1:30 and 7:00 p.m.

calendar of events ties to the Austin region. Join us for a true celebration of the arts, because art works! For more information, go to www.austinartworksfestival.org.

September 2014

68th Annual National Barrow Show September 7 – 10 Mower County Fairgrounds Visitors come from around the world for this show. Starts out with delicious Windsor Porkchop dinner on Sunday.

Call fair grounds office at (507) 433-1868 for more information.

Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM) August 16 - stop in Austin Hallinglag Convention August 21 – 23 Holiday Inn Showcasing and celebrating southern Minnesota’s Norwegian roots. Contact Chelsea at 507-433-8000 for more information.

3rd Annual Austin ArtWorks Festival Aug 23-24 Downtown Austin Powerplant Features visual, performing, media and literary artists with

14th Annual Funfest September 7 10:30am – 4:00pm Sterling Shopping Center Parking Lot Free community carnival with giant inflatables, free lunch catered by HyVee, balloon animals, snow cones, climbing wall and fun for everyone 2014 Movie Series September 13 7:30pm – 9:30pm Historic Paramount Theatre Call 507-434-0934 for more information.

North Central Scottish Highland Cattle Regional Show September 20 9am – 3pm Mower County Fairgrounds

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calendar of events ReFest Green Living & Clean Energy Festival September 20 9am – 3pm Mower County Fairgrounds RE-fest is an annual celebration of Green Living and Clean Energy, featuring a bike ride, demonstrations and displays, vendors, food, and lots of fun activities. www.refest.org or (507) 437-7519 Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch September 21-31 Celebrate more than 25 years of family fun. “Pick your own pumpkins,” fall decorating items, fall photo opportunities, horse & wagon rides. Groups are welcome.

Annual Fall Harvest Celebration September 27 11am – 3pm Mower County Historical Society Annual celebration featuring arts and crafts, wagon rides, demonstrations, kid’s activities, Thresher’s dinner. Free and open to all ages. Call (507) 437-6082.

Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band September 27 7:30pm – 9:30pm Historic Paramount Theatre Call 507-434-0934 or go to www.paramounttheatre.org for more information

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Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, co-sponsored by Matchbox Children’s Theatre. Held along Nature Center trails.

Lyle Fall Festival October 4 9am – 1pm Lyle School Petals and Wings Oct 16 – 18 Holiday Inn Regional porcelain china painting convention. Contact Chelsea at 507-433-8000 for more information.

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2014 Movie Series - Night of the Living Dead October 31 7:30pm – 9:30pm Historic Paramount Theatre Tickets are $5. Call 507-434-0934

November 2014

Quilters’ Retreat November 8 – 9 Holiday Inn- Gather with friends for quilting & comradery Call 507-433-8000

Light the Night 5K Run October 17 7:00 pm, begins at Austin YMCA. Tonic Sol-fa October 24 7:30pm – 9:30pm Historic Paramount Theatre Call 507-434-0934 or go to www.paramounttheatre.org for more information.

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Holiday Tea November 21-22 Hormel Historic Home “Christmas in the City” Kickoff November 28-Start off the Christmas celebration by watching the holiday parade with Santa. Enjoy photos with Santa, live entertainment, sleigh rides, Train rides, face painting, hot coco and treats.

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calendar of events December 2014

“Christmas in the Northwest” December 2-Several area businesses are hosting open houses with beverages and snacks, Stop in for a treat or just to say, “hello”. Fun family events with Santa “Christmas in the Southwest” December 4-Wrap up this celebration with prizes and raffles. A petting zoo, Christmas crafts and inflatable bounce houses will be fun for kids of all ages. For more information go to www.austincoc.com Sleigh rides & holiday treats.

Merry Tuba Christmas December 6 Free community Christmas concert held at the Oak Park Mall. Players of the tuba, sousaphone, euphorium and baritone are encouraged to join the fun.

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Christmas in the County Pre-Bake Sale December 12 3pm – 6pm Mower County Historical Society Annual fundraiser for Mower County Historical Society helps you with your holiday preparations.

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calendar of events January 2015

MinnesotaFest - Holiday Inn in Austin Lyle Area Cancer Auction - Lyle American Legion Austin Wedding Showcase – Hormel Historic Home Austin Noon Lions Pancake Feed – First United Methodist Church

February 2015

YMCA Winter Indoor Triathlon – Austin YMCA Sweetheart Dinner – Hormel Historic Home Paint the Town Pink – Austin

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Annual “Stampin’, a Scrappin’ Retreat” Holiday Inn, Austin Austin Home & Vacation Show – Packer Arena Foodie Throwdown – Hormel Historic Home, Austin

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St. Ansgar

St. Ansgar Schedule of Events Farmers’ Market Thursdays 4 - 5:30 pm; June through September Saturday, April 12 • Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 26 • City Wide Garage Sales

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Saturday, June 21 • Oatmeal Days Fun in the Park, Sidewalk Sales, Parade Saturday, July 19 • Herb Festival Vendor Booths, Lectures, Garden Tours, Fairy Gardens Saturday, August 9 • 2nd Annual Glow 5K Walk/Run 9:30 pm start, Good Samaritan Society Saturday, September 6 • Fall Festival Food, Vendor Booths, Fun for the whole Family!

Saturday, October 25 • Quilt Extravaganza City-wide Quilt Celebration, Local Artists & Authors Friday, October 31 • Trick, Treat & Tromp Saturday and Sunday, December 6 & 7 Hometown Christmas Saturday 9 am -5 pm, Sunday 1 - 4 pm

Whirlpools for Two • Air Conditioning Romantic Fireplaces • Murder Mysteries Retreats/Seminars • Private Parties Open for Lunch Monday-Saturday.

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Blooming Prairie

Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration The 4th of July is the city’s biggest celebration of the year. Come and enjoy Blooming Prairie’s famous old fashioned 4th of July celebration, the largest small town celebration in southern Minnesota. Every year, 25 thousand or more people flock to our city to celebrate our country’s independence. Ask anyone, and they will tell you that this is the place to be. We have activities that the whole family can enjoy. After all, Blooming Prairie is the #1 destination for 4th of July family entertainment!

The Blooming Prairie Chamber of Commerce is responsible for putting together the festivities, including vendors, entertainment and the famous parade of over 125 Floor Tech units. If you’re interested in being a part of this great celebration, contact the B.P. Chamber of All your Flooring Needs Commerce at (507) 583-4472 322 E Main ST • Blooming Prairie, MN or go to the B.P. Chamber of 507-583-2276 2201 East Main • Albert Lea, MN Commerce facebook page.

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507-440-0093 Darrick Schewe

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www.darrickspreferredauto.com 540 Hwy 218 S • Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

July 3rd and 4th

We Install Quality NAPA Parts

Here for all your propane needs.

JOE’S REPAIR SERVICE

163 5TH ST NE • BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN 55917

507-583-7994

“Real Estate is our Passion, Integrity is our Mission.”

Casey Hatch Broker/Owner 510 W. Oakland Ave., Austin, MN

MyHomeIntegrity.com 507.433.HOME

Prairie Family & Sports Chiropractic

A Touch of Charm •Full Service Florist •Unique Gifts •Treasures for your Home

“Established to serve your health care needs” Dr. Chad M. Eischens Doctor of Chiropractics

Massage Therapy: Book your appointment today 334 E. Main Street • 507-583-2271 Blooming Prairie, MN toll Free 866-5DrChad (866-537-2423)

www.atouchofcharmonline.com 330 E. Main, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 507-583-7637 Mon. – Fri. 9:30 - 5:00 • Sat. 9:30 - 4:00

e-mail: drchad@drchad.org Website: www.drchad.org

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Blooming Prairie

Calendar of Events May 17 • Citywide Garage Sales July 3 & 4 • Old Fashioned 4th of July July 30th • Golf Fun Day September 13 • Cruisin’ Main in downtown Blooming Prairie (over 100 cars) September 13 • Citywide Garage Sales October 24 • Octoberfest November 6 • Holiday Wine Tasting Thanksgiving Day • The Gobble Wobble December 5th • Holiday Dazzle

Central Co-op

507-583-6661

Brookside Campground For online reservations visit:

www.campatbrookside.com Come Meet the NEW OWNERS!

• Heated Pool • Horse Shoe Pits • Wagon Rides • Great Playground • Kid's Pool • Game Room • Different Events Every Weekend • Happy Camping is Our Business!

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL

507-583-2979

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Lyle

Lyle Independence Day Celebration

Friday, June 27th Food Specials – Lyle Liquor......................................................................................... 5-9 PM Bean Bag Tourney – Lyle Liquor......................................................................................7 PM Music – Lyle Liquor........................................................................................8 PM-MIDNIGHT Saturday, June 28th Truck, Tractor & Semi Pull – South End of Town........................................................ 10 AM Lyle Classic Car Show – City Park....................................................................10 AM – 4 PM Street Dance – Legion – “Spin Drive”....................................................................... 8:00 PM Food served starting at 5:00 PM Sunday, June 29th Antique Tractor & Eq. Display – Elevator Parking Lot...............................................All Day Church Services in the Park.......................................................................................... 10 AM Food at the Legion – “Smokin Brothers BBQ”................................................ 11 AM – 6 PM Grand Parade .................................................................................................................. Noon Grand Marshalls are Ron & Bev Haugland and Kathleen Pihelgas Flag Presentation & Speakers.................................................................................... 1:00 PM Bingo Stand – Southside 4-H.................................................................................... 1:00 PM Stump Jumpers – Mud Bog Races - South End................................................... 1:00 PM Kids Games in the Park............................................................................................. 1:00 PM Horse Shoe Tourney – Legion.................................................................................... 2:00 PM Big Ben & Brian Concertina Band – Gazebo....................................................1:30-3:00 PM Water Fights at the Fire Hall...................................................................................... 2:00 PM Pedal Pull – City Park.................................................................................................. 2:30 PM Little Miss Lyle............................................................................................................. 3:30 PM Talent Show.................................................................................................................. 4:00 PM ** Fireworks **.................................................................................................................DUSK Visit us at www.lylemn.org – FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS

Kountry Kuts

100 Oak Street, Lyle, MN 55953 (507) 438-9673 or 438-1528 Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 9 am - 3 pm; Thurs 1 pm - 8pm; Saturday by Appt.

Waxes, Color, Perms

Call Tara Conner for all your hair care needs.

416 1st Street, Lyle, MN 55953 507-325-4668 LYLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JO Johnson Addition

City Lots are now available in the new JO Johnson Addition. This single family development was specifically placed on the south east part of town and offers great views of the Minnesota countryside and easy access to Hwy 218.

Lots 1-5 will be offered for sale for $17,200.

Lots 6-15 will sell for $14,000 Includes water and sewer

507-325-2311 for more information

The Silver Pear Gift Shoppe

Where you find the unique! From home decor to outdoor/garden sculptures.

It's worth your drive!!

For further information, call

507-438-1242

315 1st Street, Lyle, MN 55953 Mary Witt & Cathie Reeve, Owners

Daron Small

Independent Sales Representative for Pioneer® brand products 808 4th St., Lyle, MN 55953 (507) 438-6696 daron.small@plantpioneer.com

FASTFRAME Expert Picture Framing Gallery

"We can paint almost anything" New Cars • Old Cars • Trucks • Motorcycles

We frame from antique to unique.

We frame to fit your lifestyle.

315 1st Street, Lyle, MN 55953

Lyle Body Shop

(507) 438-1242

fastframe335@aol.com

www.fastframe.com Mary F. Witt, Owner

(507) 325-2356 Lyle, MN 20

402 1st Street • Lyle, MN 55953

Jim walker • 507.219.9694 Email: lyle_bodyshop@yahoo.com

Lyle

Calendar of Events 2014 April 12, 5 - 8 pm • Spaghetti Supper Lyle American Legion, Fundraiser for Fireworks, 7 pm Live Auction Lyle Area Cancer is a non profit organization raising money for cancer research at The Hormel Institute, Mayo Foundation and The University of Minnesota.

Fundraising events are held throughout the year.

35th Annual Auction and Events raised $186,500!!!!! and was given to the Eagles Cancer Telethon January 19, 2014

May 17 • City Wide Rummage Sale June 27, 28 & 29 • Independence Day Celebration (See Complete Schedule on Page 20) October 4 • Fall Fest - Vendors & Food

Lyle American Legion Post 105 *Pull Tabs Available *Hall Rental with Seating for 100

(507) 325-4134 Lyle, MN

MENTION THIS AD FOR A FREE BEVERAGE WITH YOUR MEAL

401 1st St., Lyle, MN • (507) 325-9966 Open Tuesday-Sunday

Friday Night Fish Fry from 5-8pm Sunday Buffet 8:30am-1:30pm Homemade everyday!

Agri-Steel, Inc. 20,000 SF Expansion in Lyle Jeff Helle and Brian Helle, co-owners of Agri-Steel, Inc. will soon move to their new headquarters situated on an 11-acre section on the south side of Lyle. Agri-Steel, Inc. began in Lyle in 1974 and builds grain storage bins, grain legs and metal buildings. It also installs and maintains irrigation systems, grain dryers and more. The expanded facility will help them handle more projects and provide increased storage space.

CITY LOTS AVAILABLE Lots available in the new JO Johnson Addition in Lyle, MN are now

REDUCED BY 1/2 PRICE! Take advantage of this opportunity to build a new home in a new residential area at a reduced price.

Lots 1-5 are now being reduced to $8,600. This includes all water, sewer and street assessments. Lots 6-15 are being reduced to $7,000, plus an assessment for curb, gutter and pavement which will be assessed at a later date.

Buyer assumes all closing costs.

Construction to include landscape must be completed within 1 year of the date of the purchase agreement.

Offer good until May 1, 2014.

Call Blecker Realty for more information • 433-3586

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Adams Adams Dairy Days • June 6, 7 and 8

Friday • City-Wide Rummage Sales • Dodgeball Tournament 3:30 • Southland Summer Smash - Youth Wrestling Tournament - 7:00pm • Adult Bean Bag Tournament - 6:00 registration, throw at 6:45pm Saturday • City-Wide Rummage Sales • Poker Fun Walk/Bike Ride 7am to 9am • Lions Club Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction - 8am to Noon • 5K Run/Walk, Kids Mile Fun Run • Big-Cup Golf Tournament - 9:30am with Silent Auction 9:30-3:00 • Youth Bean Bag Tournament - Register 12:15, Throw at 1:00pm • Sanctioned Kiddie Pedal Pull - 2:00pm • Steak Fry - 5:00 - 8:30pm • Street Dance featuring Next to Nothing, 8:30 to 12:30 Sunday • Coronation of Dairy Days Prince and Princess • Grand Parade • Pickup and Tractor Pull • Kids games and Food after Parade • Adams Fire Department Kids’ Water Fights • Sheltered Reality - Choreographed drumming • American Legion Military Museum - open after parade • Chicken Fry • Car/Tractor Show • Ice Cream Eating Contest • Milking Contest

16th Annual Bike Ride Shooting Star Trail • June 28, 2014 Rides begin and end at LeRoy Trailhead this year. Century riders: plan to begin by 7:00 am. Others begin at 8:30 am. Registration begins at 6:30 am. Rain or Shine – We Ride!

The Rides: • 4 mile Fun Ride - This ride is for 12 & under or over 70 riders. There is no charge for this ride. Riders may purchase shirts separately.

• 25 mile Exerciser Ride - 25 Mile Map all on the paved trail • 50 mile Workout - Exercise Ride - 50 Mile Map combination of the trail and blacktop county roads • 62 mile Farm & City Challenger Ride - 62 Mile Map combination of the trail and blacktop county roads •100 mile Century Ride -100 Mile Map combination of the trail and blacktop county roads.

More information at: Rydjor Bike Shop - Austin 507-433-7571 or Sharon Jacobson 507-324-5199

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Optional

FREE Donuts and OJ at

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on Friday June 6th, from 8 - 10:30am.

Stop by 407 Lincoln Street NW while you are out hunting for a great bargain at the city-wide rummage sales!

507-582-3563

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Corky’s Corner, Inc. 507-582-3552 • Adams, MN

507-582-3528

308 West Main Street Adams, MN 55909

Wiste AUTO SERVICE

Mark Wiste

Owner/Certified Technician

Greg Wiste

ASE Certified Technician

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 6 AM TO 10 PM

• Piccadilly Pizza • Donut Connection™ • Videos • Groceries

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407 1/2 W. Main St., Adams, MN 55909

507.582.1111

Rose Creek/ LeRoy

The Shooting Star Trail

22 miles of 8 foot wide asphalt in excellent condition.

The eastern trailhead is in LeRoy on MN 56 near US 63.

The trail goes immediately through Lake Louise State Park on toward Taopi and Adams, right past the city park and on to the western trailhead in Rose Creek, 5 miles south of I-90 on MN 56, which is just a few miles outside of Austin.

Parking & Rest Areas: You will find plenty of parking at the trailhead at LeRoy, at the Adams City Park, near the Rose Creek trailhead and at the Rose Pedaler on MN 56 and at the Taopi rest area. Restrooms and picnic areas are found at the Adams City park adjacent to the trail, at Taopi and at the LeRoy trailhead. Bike racks have been placed at a number of key places and rest benches, too.

Places to Stay: Riders who wish to stay overnight may contact the Rose Pedaler / Log Cabin Inn (SE edge of Rose Creek on MN 56) or Sweets Hotel (on Main Street in LeRoy on MN 56).

It will also be “camping season” at Lake Louise State Park, one of the top-rated camping facilities in the MN State Park system.

Adams City Park also has overnight camping and an outdoor swimming pool near the park.

Food Service: Rose Creek, Adams and LeRoy establishments offer choices of fine dining, down-home cooking, and take out.

Sightseeing & Historical Interest: All the cities, Rose Creek, Adams, Taopi and LeRoy have other places of interest to visit, such as historical buildings, prairie preserves with many native wildflowers, including some rare ones.

Pristine Prairie and Native Wildflowers: Much of the trail has been built over what was once the railway of the old Milwaukee Road which dates back to the opening of the pristine prairies. That means this trail takes a person through remnants of the centuries-old tall grass prairie.

Lake Louise State Park: Because the trail runs through the park with its own picnic and camping facilities, hiking trails and even horse facilities, NO park admission fee is required for those who enter the park on the trail.

Rose Creek Fun Days July 11th, 12th & 13th, 2014 Don’t miss Rose Creek Fun Days. Events will include; a Kickball Tournament, softball tournaments, basketball games, horseshoe tournaments, bean bag tournaments, a medallion hunt, tracker pull, a 202 Thill Drive, (Hwy 56) kiddie parade Rose Creek, MN 507-437-0206 and a fireHOURS: Tues-Sun - 11 am to Close OPEN FOR LUNCH WITH man supper.

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS WEDNESDAYS Most of the Free Kid’s Meal with Each Paid Adult Full Menu for Lunch & Dinner activities are Serving Great Homemade Soups & Desserts in the park.

FREE BEVERAGE WITH LUNCH Coupon

Soft Drink, Milk, Coffee, Tea Expiration: October 31, 2014

HANSON TIRE SERVICE Professional mowing comes home!™

The Professional's Choice

Your One Stop Shop for Tires & Service 510 Hwy 56 W • LeRoy, MN 559551

(507) 324-5638

STROUP & LEWISON DISTRIBUTING, LLC. High Pressure Cleaning Equipment Dealer

Commercial-quality mowing at a residential price.

*Hot & Cold Washers *KO Cleaning Products

Ulven’s Hardware

102 3rd St S Rose Creek, MN 55970

104 Main Street Rose Creek, MN

507-433-8245

507-433-2227

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Mantorville Mantorville Theatre Company Show Schedule Reservations (507) 635-5420 or www.mantorvillain.com

June 13 - July 6, 2014 “Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch” or, “The Perfumed Badge” by Shubert Fendrich, “Zartan the Mysterious White Jungle Cat” July 11 - July 27, 2014 “Beware of Hairless Monkeys Bearing Wits”

by Denise Ruemping, August 1 - 17, 2014 “A Sault on the Senses” or, “Medium At Large”

by Gregory David Miller August 22 - September 14, 2014 “Meet Me at the Rendezvous” or, “In Search of Hope” by Sandra Hennings Miller October 3 - 26, 2014 October Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: “Murder at Cafe Noir” by David Landau and Nikki Stern November 21 - December 14, 2014 Holiday Extravaganza!

Celebrating 160 years • 1854-2014

In Historic Mantorville, Minnesota

SHOW TIMES & TICKET INFO Call 507-635-5480 Full Season Show Schedule @ www.mantorvillain.com

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502 N. Main St (Hwy 57) 507/635-2331 hubbellhouserestaurant.com

Tuesday- Friday 11:00- 2:00 and 4:00- Closing • Saturday- 11:30- 2:30 and 4:00-Closing • Sunday- 11:30- Closing Closed Monday • Visit our web site for more information

emorabilia Antiques & Collectibles

(507) 635-5419

9 West 5th Street, PO Box 45 Mantorville, Mn 55955

MANTORVILLE SQUARE

* Antiques * Collectibles * Gifts (507) 635-5554

416 N. Main St. Mantorville, Mn 55955

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Mantorville Schedule of Events

MANTORVILLE'S MEETING PLACE • Full Breakfast served all day • Homemade Soups, Sandwiches & Salads • Gourmet Espresso Drinks & Coffees • Award Winning Pies & Desserts • Unique Gifts

507-635-5507 Outdoor Patio Seating

Free Internet Access Mon-Fri 7am-4pm countyseatcoffeehouse.com Sat 8am-4pm Closed Sunday Hwy 57 Historic Mantorville, MN

STUSSY CONSTRUCTION, INC. & PAULSON ROCK PRODUCTS 61906 240TH AVE. MANTORVILLE, MN 55955

OFFICE: 507-635-3441 FAX: 507-635-5494 QUARRY: 507-635-2421 EMAIL: STUSSY@KMTEL.COM SANDANDGRAVELMN.COM

May-October Tuesdays 11-6 • Farmers’ Market May 3 - River Side Park • Art Guild Spring Tea www.mantorvilleartguild.org May 15-16-17 • Spring Fling June 28-29 • Mantorville Stagecoach Days July 16-20 • Dodge County Free Fair Tuesdays & Thursday June 17-August 21 • Art Guild Kids’ Summer Art Camp www.mantorvilleartguild.org August TBA • Stagecoach Motorcycle Run Welcome Center Benefit September 5-6 • 15th Annual Big Iron Truck Show September 6-7 • 49th Annual Marigold Days www.marigolddays.com September 27-29 • Zumbro Bend Rendezvous October 25 • Fall Festival November TBA • Merry Hour & Auction Welcome Center Benefit December 6 • Olde Fashioned Christmas in Mantorville Events subject to change

49th Annual Marigold Days September 6 & 7, 2014 It all began with the humble marigold, a hearty and colorful little flower native to the Americas. Initially begun as a flower show to promote the planting of marigolds throughout the Mantorville community, with the sponsorship of Marigold Dairies, this event has grown to be on one the region’s best known and most attended annual festivals.

Marigold Days offers something for everyone. Antique & Flea market, Flower Show, Quilt Show, Car Show, Melodramas, Music, Dances, a 5K Run, lots of really good food, a Grande Parade, Fireworks and a Baseball Tournament.

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Bluff Country Inland from the Mississippi is Bluff Country, Austin’s Angora Mohair Gift Gift shopShop is closed, Austin’sGoats Angoraand Goats & Mohair is Closed, where streams meander through peaceful valleys, but the socks still available!

Historic Scanlan House But theare Socks are as do bike trails that lure visitors to small towns Austin’s neour w new Visit webwebsite BedGift&shop Breakfast siInn Angora Goats and Mohair is closed, te coismclosed, austinsmohair.com Austin’s Angora Goats and Mohair Gift shop Still Available! along the way, including Harmony and Lanes- but the socks are still available!ing soon!

Call: Konya at 618-954-9483 but the socks are still available! new website boro, home to the Commonweal Theatre. There @at Call: Konya 618-954-9483 or email austinsmohairsocks.konya yahoo.com nein w website com on! comginso g soon OrTake email are many Amish homesteads in the area, and shops ! a Step Back in Time Call: Konya at 618-954-9483 Call: Konya at 618-954-9483 austinsmohairsocks.konya@yahoo.com @ austinsmohairsocks.konya yahoo.com @yahoo.com check us out carry their quilts, woodwork and other handcraft-Pleaseor oremail email austinsmohairsocks.konya on facebook: “Austin’s ed items. Niagara Cave and Mystery Cave toursMohair Socks LLC” Please check us us outout Please check onon facebook: “Austin’s are other area highlights. facebook: “Austin’s The Primrose Room

The Victorian Room

Enjoy an exceptional Victorian lodging experience in one of the oldest and most recognized operational B & B’s in Lanesboro!

The Masquerade Room

Sumptuous gourmet breakfast to tingle the taste buds Fine linens and lace • Period antiques Beautiful Victorian flower gardens And quiet moments with someone you love

“One of the Top 10 Places to Wake up in the State of Minnesota.”

OPEN YEAR ROUND Mohair Socks LLC” Mohair Socks LLC”

www.ScanlanHouse.com

708 Parkway Avenue South • Lanesboro • 800-944-2158 or 507-467-2158 TheLittle LittleRiver RiverGeneral GeneralStore Storeisislocated locatedright The off the off "Root Trail", right the River “RootState RiverBike State Bikedowntown Trail”, beautiful Historic Lanesboro, on Coffee downtown beautiful HistoricMN, Lanesboro, MN Street, right behind the bank.

Over 60 miles of paved bike path are

Over 60 miles bikeofpaths calling calling you forofapaved day full fitnessareand fun. you for a day full of fitness and fun

Enjoy a summer day on the Root River in

Enjoy a summer day on the Root River in one our colorful many colorful and lightweight ofone ourof many and lihtweight canoes orcanoes kayaks.or kayaks.

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA’S PREMIER BED & BREAKFAST

All equipment is NEW at beginning of season.

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Check Out Our

SUPER SPORTS STORE!

Bob, Ruth Ann, & Marion Lund 218 Winona Street, Chatfield 507-867-3806 Info@oakenwaldterrace.com oakenwaldterrace.com

• Padded Bike Shorts • Bike Jerseys • Helmets • T-Shirts • Bike Bags

Bikers on the Root River Trail

• Speedometers • Life Jackets • Canoe & Kayak Paddles • Gadgets Galore and So Much More!

www.LRGeneralStore.net

Make Your Today!

Make YourReservation Reservation Today!

1-800-994-2943 507-467-2943 or 1-800-994-2943

Tour the Old Order Amish at Their Farms Tours Daily April - October 10am & 1:30pm No Sundays or Religious Holidays Saturdays only in November

Voted BEST Family Destination • 60 foot waterfall • stalactites and stalagmites • ancient fossils • crystal wedding chapel • one hour guided tour • picnic grounds •gemstone mining • gift shop • 18 hole mini golf • and much more

ReSeRvATiONS AT: Stone Mill Hotel & Suites 102 e. Beacon St., Lanesboro, MN

(507) 467-3070

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Spring Valley

WILDERFEST May 16, 17 and 18

The Almanzo 100 (miles), Royal 162 and Alexander 380 are self supported, ultra endurance gravel road bicycle races through the beautiful rolling farmland and bluffs of southeastern Minnesota, with the races beginning and ending in Spring Valley. The races and the accompanying Eliza Jane Market are held annually on the weekend after Mother’s 17643 121st Ave. Day. Plenty of food and Spring Valley, MN www.odyscountrymeats.com fun!

507-346-2579

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Dining

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Open 7 Days a Week • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Party Room Available

Watch the Games on our Widescreen TV’s

(507) 434-5975

114 4th Ave. NE, Austin

227 North Main Street • Austin, MN 55912

Charitable Gambling

Every Day-Food and Drink Specials Hours:

507-433-9830

Open: Mon.-Sat., 10:30 am-1 am; Sun. 11 am-10 pm Kitchen Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 am - 10 pm; Sun. 11 am - 8:30 pm

Sun.-Thu. 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Fri. - Sat. 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sterling Cafe $ 5 Breakfast Specials Lunch Specials $ 7 1426 1st Ave. NW, Austin • 433-6000

China Star Buffet & Mongolian BBQ

Hours Mon-Fri 6am-2pm Sat 7am-2pm Sun 8am-1pm

We carry beer, liquor and a wide variety of domestic and imported wines from vineyards you know and trust.

$1.00 OFF Any Case of Beer Cheers Liquor

Free Bag Of Ice With Purchase

502 12th Ave NW • Austin, MN • Monday-Thursday 8

am-8 pm

507-437-3521

• Friday & Saturday 8

am-10 pm

El patron Mexican grill

Wednesdays Margarita Special $3.25 Flavored Margaritas $3.50

Authentic Mexican Cuisine I90 Exit 178 1906 8th St NW, Ste F • Austin, MN 55912 Tel: (507 355-2045)

Kids under 3 eat FREE Seniors over 65 10% OFF

Also located at 1415 W. Service Dr., Winona, MN Tel: (507-961-0241) Like Us

Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm; Fri - Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm; Sunday 11 am - 9:30 pm

10% OFF PURCHASE OVER $50.00

507-355-5888

Chinese • American Japanese • Mongolian BBQ Sushi

1906 8th St. NW, Austin

1 COUPON PER TABLE. EXPIRES: MARCH 28, 2015

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(Next to Wal-Mart)

Visit Our Website for Tickets and Information: www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org

August 22-23, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds Albert Lea, MN

State Championship

The Midwest’s Largest Historical Reenactment of Early America

The Best Barbeque from the Midwest ‘s Best Cooks

October 4-5, 2014

Free Admission Over $10,000 in Cash & Prizes

Over 1,000 Participants, Ethnic Food & Crafts, 300 Tipis, Lodges & Shelters & Stage Entertainment!

Stage Entertainment

Voted one of the TOP 100 FESTIVALS in North America by the American Bus Association.

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Senior Living

MEMORY CARE, ASSISTED LIVING & RESPITE CARE LeRoy, MN

Spring Valley Senior Living

Prairie Manor Care Center

For the Seasons of Your Life

& Heather Haus Assisted Living Quality Care with a small town touch.

507-346-7381 www.svseniorliving.com

Housing with Services • Care Center • Home Health • Therapy

More than a Care Center!

Senior Apartments with services available Home Health Therapy: Physical, Occupational & Speech

Heidi Thompson, Social Services 220 3rd St. NW, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

800 Memorial Drive ❖ Spring Valley, MN 55975

hthompson@prairiemanorinc.com

507-346-7381

507-583-4434

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Parks & Recreation East Side Lake -8th Ave. & Oakland Place NE Located by Oakland Place East, the lake features a boat launch, play ground equipment, shelters and picnic gazebo.

Echo Lanes -1600 10th Dr. SE • 507-437-8241 www.EchoLanesBowling.com 36-lane bowling alley features daily special events.

Lake Louise State Park -12385 766th Ave. • Mower

Couty Rd. 14 507-324-5249 www.dnr.state.mn.us This park contains two spring-fed streams , hiking trails, horse trails, interpretive trail, snowmobile trails, cross country ski trails and bike trails.

Austin Municipal Swimming Pool

Main St. North • 507-433-1881 www.ci.austin.mn.us Olympic-size pool with a 104-foot waterslide with “S” curve.

Wading pool available. Open M-F 1:00-4:45; M & W 6:308:00; Sat 1:00-6:00; Sun 2:00-7:00 from early June through mid August.

Packer Arena -601 NE 7th St. • 1-507-433-1881

www.ci.austin.mn.us 17,000 square foot multipurpose arena. Ice available OctoberApril.

Austin Skate Park -Hormel Century Parkway In-line skaters and skate boarders can enjoy a free outdoor Tier 1 park.

Pedestrian and Bike Trails

3.3 miles of hard-surfaced path starting at the Hormel Century Parkway and finishing at Community Park.

Mower County Youth Activity Center (YAC)

Riverland Community College Complex

Riverside Arena 501 2nd Ave. NE • 507-433-1881 Youth ages 11-18 can enjoy a variety of different activities.

1900 8th Ave. NW • 507-433-1881 Four-diamonds, full-size baseball fields, concessions, restrooms available.

Chateau Raceway

54219 266th St., Lansing 507-433-4578 Dirt oval track, 3/8 mile long. Friday night beginning at 7:30 p.m., during the summer.

Riverside Arena - 501 2nd Ave. NE • 507-433-1881

www.ci.austin.mn.us This multi-purpose air-conditioned building features a 17,000 square foot sheet of ice from November through March.

Deer Creek Speedway

25262 U.S. 63, Spring Valley • 507-346-2342 deercreekspeedway.com 3/8-mile dirt oval track with high banks, located on 70 acres. Races at 6 p.m. every Saturday in the summer.

Snowmobile Trails

200 miles of snowmobile trails that are groomed regularly.

These trails connect with more than 800 miles of trails in Southern Minnesota.

Disc Golf at Driesner Park South -8th St. SE Rigorous twelve-chain basket course. Course maps are available at Austin Park and Recreation at 121 4th Ave. NE. No fees.

The Rec Center Ellis Middle School

1700 4th Ave. SE • 507-433-1881 Various exercise options include swimming, basketball, volleyball and climbing wall. Open Saturdays and Sundays, January - March.

Disc Golf at Todd Park -11th St. NE 27 chain-basket course located throughout the wooded and rolling terrain of the park.

Todd Park -11th St. NE • 507-433-1881 Two complexes featuring nine lit softball diamonds, concession, baseball diamond,playground, sand volleyball courts, 27-hole disc golf course, five open pavilions, and three regulation-size soccer fields.

Wescott Field -1300 W. Oakland Ave. • 507-433-0426 Community Athletic Facility includes a nine-lane Mondo track, three soccer/football fields, a baseball field and six new tennis courts.

YMCA -704 1st Dr. NW 507-433-1804 www.ymca-austin.org

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