Mower County Shopper 022823

T UESDAY , F EBRUARY 28, 2023 V OL . 49, N O . 9 S OUTHERN M INNESOTA S HOPPERS , I NC .

3405 W. O AKLAND A VENUE • A USTIN , MN 507-437-7731

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NOW PLAYING THE PROM

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Donnelly Law

Family Law

Donnelly Law Criminal Defense

Immigration Law • Labor Certification • Petition to bring your family to the United States • Divorce

Ley de Familía

Dan Donnelly

www.donnellylaw.com

Attorney at Law 211 2nd Street NW, Austin donnellylaw@yahoo.com Telephone: 507-434-9665 Fax: 507-433-7898

Defensa Criminal

Ley de Inmigración •Certificación de trabajo •Peticiones para traer a sus familiares a los Estados Unidos •Divorcio

Dan Donnelly

www.donnellylaw.com

Abogado de Leyes 211 2nd Street NW, Austin donnellylaw@yahoo.com Teléfono: 507-434-9665 Fax: 507-433-7898

Peace of Mind...Guaranteed!

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Give the gift of peace of mind with pre-planned funeral arrangements.

Visit with Brenda Schultz, our Funeral Pre-planning Specialist. She has 12+ years of experience. Call Mayer Funeral Home at 433-1817 to meet with Brenda to guarantee your funeral costs at today’s prices.

Compassion, Caring, Service with Respect Serving All Faiths in the Austin Area Since 1915

507-433-1817

2x 12 Sen Brenda Schultz Pre-Planning Specialist

Oakwood Cemetery

600 2nd St NW, Austin • www.mayerfh.com

1800 4th St NW, Austin • 433-3304

Prepaid Funeral Plans that are...Guaranteed!

Call Mayer Funeral Home, 433-1817 to meet with Brenda Schultz, Pre-planning Specialist.

Guarantee your funeral costs at today’s prices.

Compassion, Caring, Service with Respect Serving All Faiths in the Austin Area Since 1915

507-433-1817 600 2nd St NW, Austin www.mayerfh.com

Brenda Schultz Pre-Planning Specialist

Small Facility with Home Like Environment

305 Minnesota St. Ostrander, MN 507-657-2231 careandrehab.org

24 hr Skilled Nursing • Rehabilitation

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PRIVATE LARGE ROOMS

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Boutique Compassionate Country Living Ostrander Assisted Living Offers: • Assist With Personal • Meals Care Needs • Specialization/Activities • Medication Management • 24 Hour Skilled Nursing

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Austin Packer gymnasts who made it to state

FOR MAKING IT TO THE STATE TOURNAMENT

Join us for a

Free Ag Market Meeting You’re invited to attend an informational meeting where we’ll discuss:

Austin Packer Dance Team Placed 6th At State

Park, Reverse, Neutral or Drive: What gear will you take on the 2023 marketing road?

Generational Planning: Will? Trust?

Where do I begin? with Jason Wagner of Wagner Oehler Legal Experts from AgWest Commodities and Home Federal will be presenting. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Upcoming Meeting on

Wednesday, March 8th 11:00am at Pizza Ranch

1300 18th Ave NW, Austin, MN Lunch and Beverages will be Served

Business Directory

For Questions, Call:

Tom Klapperich 507.434.2503 tomk@hfsb.com

REAL ESTATE

or

Kelly Nelson 507.346.9780 kellyn@hfsb.com

JustCallHome.com/AgLoans Home Federal Savings Bank recognizes the importance of production marketing but is not soliciting on behalf of nor endorsing AgWest Commodities in any way. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is substantial risk of loss involved in trading futures and options which may not be suitable for everyone.

Member FDIC

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Classifieds

Marketplace

MOWER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

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.

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

Cemetery & Monument Lots Three Cemetery Lots for Sale Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea, MN Reasonable, good location Call 612-867-9010 Ask for Donna

Machinery & Tools POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville

3405 W Oakland Avenue MowerCountyShopper.com Austin, MN 55912 classifieds@mowercountyshopper.com (507) 396-4617

Machinery & Tools

Duplexes for Rent

STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer.

507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville

NEAR HOSPITAL 1 BR LOWER DUPLEX. $500/MTH, $500 DEPOSIT. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED EXCEPT ELECTRICITY. 507-373-4036. .

Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year.

We didn’t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Mower County classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.

Office & Commercial Rental 2I¿FH 6SDFH IRU 5HQW (DVW 0DLQ 6WUHHW $OEHUW /HD

DON’T WAIT!

•Unit #5 has 620 sq ft.

Large window faces Main St. $550/month.

Real Estate

•Unit #6 has 450 sq ft.

VHSDUDWH RI¿FHV $375/month.

Great location close to downtown with off street parking.

Call TODAY 507-396-4617

Condos & Townhomes CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER 2 bed 1 bath condo at the Oaks Condominium. Heated Garage stall included. The Oaks is a 55+ community, no smoking and no pets. Contact Melissa for more information 507-440-0766

Rentals Apartments Apartment for Rent one for the Mone 2 roadwa Maple iew M 2 edroom asement apartment with egress windows References required. ompletel remodeled Gar age incl ded tilities not incl ded. $500/mo pl s $500/deposit.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 507 43 250 Available immediately!

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Services

Health Care

Appliance Service

We Are Here To Help!

RN’s over 50 years’ experience with Mayo Clinic & more

ON THE SPOT APPLIANCE SERVICE

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

Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-214-8099 ANYTIME

Tree Service Linder Tree Service

Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal!

Boom truck and insured.

Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081 Selling your home?

Care & Rehab-Ostrander 507-657-2231 www.careandrehab.com

Handyman Services

Junk Removal

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 - 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

Advertise here and sell it faster.

Call Classifieds at 205.280.5667.

Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year.

We didn’t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Mower County classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.

DON’T WAIT! Call TODAY 507-396-4617

GET GE T YOUR TV TOGE OGET THER &

Transportation

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Automobiles For Sale in Albert Lea 2013 Mercedes C250 Sport 160,900 miles New battery, New tires, Good condition.

Asking price $9,900 (507)369-5161 Put your ad here call 205.280.5667

Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year.

We didn’t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Mower County classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.

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DIRECTV IS THE ONLY STREAMING TV PROVIDER

WITH HBO MAX, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, EPIX® & CINEMAX® INCLUDED FOR 3 MONTHS!

Available only for new DIRECTV STREAM customers with CHOICE or ULTIMATE Package (min. $89.99/mo.). HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, EPIX and Cinemax auto-renew after 3 months at then prevailing rates (currently $14.99/mo. for HBO Max, $11/mo. each for SHOWTIME, STARZ and Cinemax, and $6/mo. for EPIX), unless you change or cancel. Req’s you to select offer. Offer subject to change & may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Access HBO Max only through HBO Max app or hbomax.com. Offer not available to DIRECTV and U-verse TV customers switching to DIRECTV STREAM. See below for details.

Contact your local DIRECTV dealer!

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DON’T WAIT! Call TODAY 507-396-4617

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†DIRECTV STREAM: Service subject to DIRECTV STREAM terms and conditions (see directv.com/legal/). Requires high-speed internet. Minimum internet speed of 8Mbps per stream recommended for optimal viewing. Compatible device req’d. Residential U.S. only (excl. P.R. & U.S.V.I.). DIRECTV STREAM renews monthly at the prevailing rate, charged to your payment method on file unless you cancel. New customers who cancel svc in first 14 days get full refund. Otherwise, no refunds or credits. If you cancel, you keep access through the remaining monthly period. Cancellation: Modify or cancel at any time online or by calling 1-800-531-5000.Taxes: State & local taxes or other governmental fees & charges may apply including any such taxes, fees or charges assessed against discounted fees or service credits. Limits: Offers may not be available through all channels and in select areas. Programming subj. to blackout restr’s. All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice. See directv.com/stream/ for details. Cinemax and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. Separate SHOWTIME subscription required. SHOWTIME is a registered trademark of Showtime Networks Inc., a Paramount Company. All rights reserved. Starz and related channels and service marks are the property of Starz Entertainment, LLC. Visit starz.com for airdates/times. EPIX is a registered trademark of EPIX Entertainment LLC. Google, Google Play, and Android TV are trademarks of Google LLC. ©2022 DIRECTV. DIRECTV and all other DIRECTV marks are trademarks of DIRECTV, LLC. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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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

Place your auction or real estate advertisement in the Mower County Shopper!

Our shopper is read by over 20,000 readers in the Austin & surrounding area!

CALL 507-437-7731 TODAY!

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WE’RE HIRING! Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd and 3rd Shift

Livestock Receiver – 2nd shift

Pay starting at $26.75 per hour

Pay based on qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 2 year industrial maintenance degree OR 2 to 4 years of related industrial experience.

Requirements: • Demonstrate a strong pattern of written and verbal communication skills.

Smokehouse Operators (Production Professionals) – 2nd and 3rd Shift Pay starting at $20.60 per hour

with opportunity for increase after 90 days

• Physically able to assist in gently rolling 200 - 300 lb. non-ambulatory animals.

• Ability to withstand a wide variety of temperature / climate changes.

• Ability to withstand higher levels of noise, dust, and odors associated with livestock on a daily basis.

Requirements: Strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of personal computer operations, ability to work independently, willingness to operate forklift.

• Understanding that incumbent may be vulnerable to animals bumping into them as the direction of travel of these animals can be unpredictable.

Come see us at the

• Ability to differentiate between light and heavy hogs.

HIRING CENTER

Preferred: • Good working knowledge of livestock quality and livestock handling.

• Knowledge of Personal Computer operations.

1004 18th Ave NW

(right across from Auto Zone)

Phone: 507-396-2680 Hiring Center open hours:

Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Apply online at www.HormelJob.com Thursday: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm