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507-433-7132 1109 W Oakland ave., austin Call us with questions or to schedule a ride!

GAME DAY Don’t miss the action Join us for the remaining home games

Riverside Arena Puck drops at 7:05

Friday, February 28 VS Bismark Saturday, February 29 VS Bismark Friday, March 6 VS Chippewa Saturday, March 7 VS Chippewa Friday, March 13 VS Minot Saturday, March 14 VS Minot Wednesday, March 25 VS St. Cloud Friday, April 3 VS Bismark Saturday, April 4 VS Bismark

Tickets available at Jim’s Marketplace Foods, Hy-Vee, Games People Play and Holiday Inn.

1-855-SMART-B1 (1-855-762-7821)

Deviated Route Service Red and Purple Routes Monday- Sunday Demand Response Service Monday - Saturday

Call 855-SMART-B1 during dispatch hours to schedule your ride

SMART Transit Hospital Shuttle

Service in-between Austin and Albert Lea Monday through Friday All trips depart from/arrive at Mayo Clinic Health Systems main entrance: In Austin: 1000 1st Drive NW In Albert Lea: 404 W. Fountain Street

$3.50 per person, per trip

Children 5 and under ride for free with a paid adult Tickets may be purchased on the bus with the driver (exact change or check payable to Cedar valley Services only) or at our dispatch office in Austin at 2803 W. Oakland Avenue.

Reservations requested, but not required Trips Monday through Friday

DISPATCH HOURS:

6 AM to 6 PM Monday - Friday · 9 Am to 3 PM - Saturday • TTY 1-800-627-3529

24 hour advance notice encouraged for Demand Response Service

Medical Assistance may pay for your eligible medical trips on SMART transit. Contact your county human services provider for more information public Transportation for ALL citizens of Freeborn, Mower, Steele and Waseca Counties

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EAT. DRINK. SHOP.

AUSTIN

ADVANCE NOTICE SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Fri. March 20, 2020---9:00 am

MEADOWS WEST TOWNHOMES NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes.

Rent based on income.

Credit Check & Criminal Background Check Required.

300 27th Street SW, Austin, MN 55912

507-434-2000

Personal Professional Tax & Accounting Service

Located: Hamilton Auction Co. off Interstate 90 at Dexter, MN exit #193 then ¼ mile East on Hwy 16.

Consign your farm machinery including tractors, tillage equipment, sprayers, construction equip., trucks & trailers, pickups & cars & misc. items by the 28th of Feb. to have items advertised. --NO TIRES—Titled items must have a current certificate of title or registration when brought in to sell. No small items.

To consign call: 507 584 0133 office HAMILTON AUCTION COMPANY 130 State Hwy 16 Dexter, MN 55926

The Freeborn County Shopper is Looking to Relocate in Albert Lea

YEAR ‘ROUND ✓ INDIVIDUALS ✓ BUSINESS ✓ FARMS

• INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX • BUSINESS & PARTNERSHIP RETURNS • PAYROLL & BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

BUILDING FOR SALE 2 story building downtown one block west of S. Broadway Avenue near the Freeborn County Courthouse. This listing has multiple building use opportunities which include office area, multiple warehousing areas and entire 2nd floor has vehicle ramp from grade level with 40 plus vehicle parking stalls. $350,000

Call Today for More Information or a Showing

Ben Gildner

Craig Hoium 507-473-3048 or Rick Mummert 507-383-5773

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204 12th St. SW, Austin fasttax@fastincometax.net Fax 437-8513

RON HOLTAN REALTY

www.ronholtanrealty.com 201 S. Washington, Albert Lea, MN MLS

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DEADLINE is Thursday at 4 pm for the following Tuesday’s publication. To place your classified ad in the Mower County Shopper, stop in at 3405 W. Oakland Ave., Austin or call us at 507-437-7731 to place your ad over the phone using a credit card.

THE MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER does not endorse or accept responsibility for any claims, products or services expressed or implied in advertisement within this publication. If you have questions or concerns, first contact the vendor or the product or service. If you do not get results, you may choose to contact your local or state Better Business Bureau.

GENERAL NOTICES

HAY, FEED & GRAIN

DUPLEXES FOR RENT

HANDYMAN SERVICES

6 Market’s for $64.00! Run your 15 word classified in Austin, Albert Lea, Mankato, Planeview, Kasson & Cresco, IA for only $64.00. (additional words extra). Deadline is noon on Wednesday prior to the following weeks publication. Call 507-437-7731 or email calssifieds@mowercountyshopper.com.

Some restrictions apply.

HAY FOR SALE. Austin area. $6.00/bale. 229809-0540. 07/18b00/08

1 BDRM duplex. $650/mo + deposit, includes utilities. 1 to 2 people. NW area by hospital. Call 507433-1858 or 612-368-7393. 06/b/08

RENTAL APARTMENTS

HOUSES FOR RENT

E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN SERVICES: Update or replace windows, egress windows & doors. Home repair, remodeling & construction, decks, garages, siding, roof repair, drywall & tecturing, concrete. Call Ernie at 4384307. 24 years experience, bonded. License #BC 710064. 07/38b00/09

1 bdrm – close to hospital. $600/mo-everything included. References required. Call for showing.

507-202-1724. 07/36b00/09

HOUSES AVAILABLE! 2 & 3 bdrms. $750-$975 per month. You pay utilities. You can find more information at kpmrent.com or call us at 507-4404062. Office is located at 508 Oakland Ave. W., Austin. Open Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm.

09/38b00/11

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Morris Furniture’s Budget Shop is loaded with clearance and blowout priced items. All items discounted at 50% and more off. Sofa’s, recliners, sectionals & 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. Tfn/36b00

Carriers Wanted Deliver the Shopper Every Tuesday

Get Paid Monthly Earn Extra Money For Things That You Want to Buy Deliver Once a Week and Make Some Extra Money and Exercise at the Same Time.

Deliver one day a week with no collecting. Shoppers can be delivered to your home.

All supplies furnished.

Call Ethan today at 507-396-6394

or email circulation@mowercountyshopper.com

1,2 & 3 Bdrm apartments available! In the city, close to downtown. And quiet country living. Nice apartments, affordable price. $495-$800. Laundry available, most locations. Basic utilities included at some locations. Come in and ask about our February special! Call 507-440-4062. See kpmrent.com 08/36b00/10 2 bdrm. $700/mo Everything included. References required Call for showing. 507-202-1724.

08/36b00/10 Nice 1 bdrm w/private deck – rent includes all utilities. W & D on premises., nice NW location. $500/ mo unfurnished, $650/mo furnished. Available 03/01. 507-269-6080. 07/40c00/09 Upstairs 1 bdrm apt. $575/mo + $575 deposit. All utilities included. Contact 507-440-8132 or 507259-2574. 09//36b00/11

AUTOMOBILES NEED TO SELL A VEHICLE that is taking up space!! Advertise it in The Mower County Shopper for $20.00 for up to a month(4 issues). Call 507-437-7731 or email classifieds@mowercountyshopper.com.

CLEANING SERVICES ARIZONA CLEANING COMPANY. Serving Austin & Albert Lea area since 1999. Carpet Upholstery, Duct cleaning for all seasons. Don’t drown your carpet, dry clean it. Call 507-433-7839 07/00e00/09

Mower County Shopper Independent Contractors Needed in Austin & Surrounding Towns

Contact Ethan at 507-396-6394 or circulation@mowercountyshopper.com for route availability

LOST DOG CALL 507-696-0942 WITH INFO

NAME: MAUDE •BREED: BOXER

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HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES House cleaning services, organizing & junk removal services. REASONABLE RATES! Call Angie for a free estimate. 507-440-4814. 07/36b00/09

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. 507-219-0466. 08/nc/10

GENERAL NOTICES CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE for the Mower County Shopper is Thursday at 4:00 pm prior to the following Tuesday’s publication. Watch for Holiday Deadlines. Email classifieds@mowercountyshopper.com. Some restrictions apply.

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PREPLANNING Showing You Care

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For all your preplanning needs Contact Mary Kittelson 433-5000

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K&L CONSTRUCTION COVERING ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS SINCE 1987 Call Kevin Finley to schedule your FREE ESTIMATE 507-460-0255

Locally Owned and Operated BC 403736

AREA DEATHS Odell R. Scrabeck, 87: died, Feb. 13, 2020 Viola E. Christianson, 86: died, Feb. 10, 2020 Jeanne A. Byrnes, 73: died, Feb. 10, 2020 Keith P. Crape, 27: died, Feb. 7, 2020 John C. Alm, 57: died, Feb. 12, 2020 William C. Nygren, 73: died, Feb. 12, 2020 Mabel M. Hinks: died, Feb. 16, 2020 Arthur A. Sorensen, 85: died, Feb. 18, 2020 Michael S. Crouch, 61: died, Feb. 17, 2020 Mary A. Sistek, 89: died, Feb. 16, 2020 Melford W. Schneider, 82: died, Feb. 18, 2020 Doris I. Gardner, 99: died, Feb. 17, 2020 Arlene C. Helleck, 89: died, Feb. 17, 2020 1801 4th St. NW, Austin www.worlein.com

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