This Fall 2018

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Welcome!

The Mower County Shopper is pleased to present our annual “This Fall” magazine.

We hope you enjoy using this activities guide throughout the fall season to plan your family outings and special day trips. There are many fun, affordable activities in Austin and the surrounding communities for every member of the family.

We are fortunate to live in an area rich in tradition, with so many communities eager to share their local bounty, great cuisine, and talent with all who visit.

“This Fall” is published and produced

by The Mower County Shopper and supported by the many businesses featured inside. On Page 18 you will find the very popular Question Page with one question about each of the advertisers.

It’s fun to search for the answers and discover something new about each business. Answer all the ad questions correctly and fill out the entry form for a chance to win a great prize. Good luck to you and “Thank You” for your participation.

Find us on Facebook and share your comments and suggestions with us.

Best wishes for an enjoyable fall season.

Thank you from the entire staff of

Shopper The Mower County

Phone 507-437-7731 Fax 507-437-7733 3405 W Oakland Ave, Austin MN

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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September events SEPTEMBER 2018 September 6th • 5:00 - 7:00 pm 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off Spam® Museum, Downtown Austin Come sample a variety of chili recipes prepared by local chefs and cast your vote for your favorite. For more information, call 507-434-6420.

September 9th - September 12th National Barrow Show Mower County Fairgrounds Visitors come from around the world for this show.

Starts out with delicious Windsor Pork Chop dinner on Sunday. Call fairgrounds office at 507-433-1868 for more information.

September 8th • 9:00 pm Sola Fide Observatory Saturn & Mars viewing, with other objects of astronomical interest.

September 9th • 1:00 - 4:00 pm 22nd Annual Mower County Humane Society Walk for Animals Todd Park, Austin Annual fundraiser for the Mower County Humane Society.

Registration begins at 1pm, walk at 2pm. Pledge forms available at the Humane Society, Austin Vet Clinic, Double K and the Austin Public Library. Prizes for top pledge raiser’s. For more information, call 507-437-9262.

September 10th A.M.I.G.O. Day - All Member Invitational Golf Outing Meadow Greens Golf Course Held annually the Monday following Labor Day, and hosted by the Chamber’s Ambassadors, is a day of golf, food, and fun. Dinner at Lansing Corners. For more information call 507-437-4561.

September 10th • 5:30 - 8:00 pm Hormel Historic Home History Happy Hour Field Trip to partner locations (HHH,

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ADULT PROGRAMS COMING UP September - Fall COED Volleyball League - Fall Women’s Volleyball League - Adult Softball - Pickleball

November/ December - Curling

January January - Intro to Archery, ages 9-18 - Winter Co Rec Volleyball League - Austin Area Volleyball(U12,U14,U16,U18) - Winter Women’s Volleyball League - Youth Baseball in the Dome Online registration on our City site www.ci.austin.mn.us. Check us out on Facebook for updates on programs and activities to come.

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September events Austin Public Library, Mower County Historical Society).

Free for members of HHH, Austin Public Library, Mower County Historical Society; $5 for non-members. Includes snacks and a cash bar!

September 12th • 5:30 - 7:00 pm Izaak Walton League Cookout - Hog Roast Todd Park, Izaak Walton Cabin, Austin Enjoy a delicious grilled steak and more for only $12, with proceeds benefiting the programs of the Austin Chapter of the Walton League. Open to the public. For more information, call 507-433-2735. Next cookout: Oct 10.

September 11th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

September 15th • 1:00 pm Sweet Reads 407 N. Main St, Austin Columnist, humorist Al Batt to celebrate Harvest Fest.

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Our Town by Thornton Wilder Sept. 28 & 29, 7:00pm • Sept. 30, 2:00pm Tickets: $14 Adults, $9 Students - Seating is limited, please call for reservations Holiday Vintage & Antique Sale Oct 12, 11-4 • Oct 13, 9-2 Christmas in the Country Dec 7th 3-6pm • Dec 8th 11-4pm

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Sept 27 • “History of Mill Pond” with Tim Ruzek

Oct 25 • “The Vietnam Experience” with Al Smith 12:00 Noon in the Pioneer Building “Bring Your Lunch & Bring a Friend”

VISIT US YEAR ROUND AT THE MOWER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Tours available May 1- September 30 Research Library open all year

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September events September 15th • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 5th Annual Harvest Fest 5k Walk/Run Downtown, Austin Entry fees: $20 pre-registration 12 and older, $10 preregistration for kids under 12, or $25 registration the day of the event, plus healthy food donation to stock the food shelf (bring food donation the day of event). Proceeds beyond cost of 5K and food donations go directly to Mower County food shelves. Sponsored by V2020 and Mower ReFreshed.

For more information, visit mowerrefreshed.org.

September 15th • 9am - 4pm Autumn Artistry - Osage Iowa Downtown - Artisans & Food Vendors Fairgrounds - Blacktop Cruisers 16th Annual Car Show, food vendors, artists, quilters, harvest goods, pumpkin decorating & activities for kids.

Farmers Market - 7th St & State St parking lot For more information call Osage Chamber of Commerce at 641-732-3163.

September 18th • 6:30 pm Sweet Reads - Poets Open Mic 407 N. Main St, Austin For all ages to share all styles of poetry - inspire or sit back and be inspired!

September 22nd • 1:00 pm Sweet Reads - Meet & Greet 407 N. Main St, Austin Come down and meet young adult author Benet Stoen and learn about his new book “His and Mine: a novel in verse”.

September 22nd Annual Fall Harvest Celebration Mower County Historical Society

Annual celebration featuring arts and crafts, wagon rides, demonstrations, pioneer activities for the whole family, Thresher’s dinner, bake sale, live music, gunny sack races and candy blast, and much more. Outdoor exhibits open, including railroad car, log cabin, blacksmith’s shop. Free and open to all ages. Call 507-437-6082 for more information.

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September events September 22nd • 11 - 3 pm Fall Harvest Celebration, Mower County Historical Society Call 507-437-6082 for more information September 22nd • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 2018 Highland Cattle Regional Show Mower County Fairgrounds See the most unique and majestic breed of beef cattle around. These are the beef animal of choice of the British Royal Family, who keep a large herd of Highlands at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. This is a family event for both exhibitors and the public. Please check www.mowercountyfair.com for updates.

Call Mark Schulz, organizer, at 507-582-1073 or go to mark@flatlandfarms.com for more information.

September 28th & 29th • 7 pm September 30 • 2 pm Mower County Historical Society presents “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder.

Seating is Limited. For more information, tickets & reservations, call 507-437-6082.

September 27th • 12 noon Pioneer Building, Mower County Historical Society Lunchbox Series, “History of Mill Pond” with Tim Ruzek.

For more information, call 507-437-6082

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September events September 28th • 7:00 - 9:00 pm Ethan Bortnick Live in Concert - Generations of Music Knowlton Auditorium AHS Join Ethan Bortnick, recognized by Guinness World Records as “The World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Headline His Own Concert Tour,” as he performs some of the most favorite songs for all generations to enjoy together! Tickets available through KSMQ - go to https:// www.ethanbortnick.com/home for more information or to request tickets.

OCTOBER 2018 October 5th-6th Fall City Wide Garage Sales, LeRoy, MN October 5th • 11 am - 7 pm October 6th • 9 am - 5 pm October 7th • noon - 3 pm Socktober Fest For info call Osage Chamber of Commerce at 641-732-3163.

September Events Saturday, Sept 15th

1:00 pm Columnist, humorist Al Batt to celebrate Harvest Fest

Tuesday, Sept 18th

6:30 Open Poetry Mic for anyone wanting to share poetry or just relax and listen. All ages and experience welcome!

Saturday, Sept 22th

1:00 pm Meet and Greet Author Young Adult author Benet Stoen, “His and Mine: A novel in verse”

October 6th & 7th 32nd Annual NATIONAL ENTERTAINERS AT BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUS Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, MN 56007 The 32nd Annual Big Island Rendezvous and Festival in Albert Lea, Minnesota on October 6-7, 2018.

Sustenance such as smoked bbq ribs, gyros sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, pork chops on a stick, kettle korn, and funnel cakes as well as Indian Tacos and fry bread are served. Blacksmiths, woodworkers, candlemakers, clothiers, silversmiths, potters and other merchants sell their wares during both days of the festival. You can shop while you listen to music by the stage entertainers both days.

The Big Island Rendezvous and Festival features some of the best traditional music to be found at any event in the Upper Midwest. Throughout the weekend, special entertainment is scheduled for the Food Area Stage and throughout the festival grounds. The cost is $14.00 per adult at the gate; $8.00 per child (6-11 years); 5 and under free; Daily family passes are $30.00 each. Save by purchasing a Family Pass for $25 or save even more by purchasing in advance by calling 1-800-6582526. Festival opens at 9:00 am each day. Free parking and shuttle to festival at Freeborn County Fairgrounds.

October Events Tuesday, Oct 16th

6:30 pm Poet’s Open Mic All ages welcome to share or relax

Saturday, Oct 20th

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Southern Minnesota Author Expo at the Interchange Bistro, Albert Lea.

Saturday, Oct 27th

1:00 pm Author Meet and Greet Karen Carr, historical fiction new release “A Safe Haven for Beth”

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October events October 8th • 6:00 pm Hormel Historic Home History Happy Hour “Dialogue with Walt Whitman” Featuring Regional Historian, author, and actor Terry Mesch from the Pepin County Historical Society. Free for members of HHH, Austin Public Library, Mower County Historical Society; $5 for non-members. Includes snacks and a cash bar.

October 9th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

October 11th • 5:00 - 9:30 pm Ladies Night Out - Beach Party Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center Held annually the second Thursday in October, this event raises funds for Riverland scholarships for nontraditional female students. For more information contact 507-437-4561.

October 12th • 11 am - 4 pm October 13th • 9 am-2 pm Holiday Vintage & Antique Sale Mower County Historical Society 507-437-6082 for info.

October 12th & 13th Brownsdale - Fall City Wide Sales

October 10th • 5:30 - 7:00 pm Izaak Walton League Steak Cookout Todd Park, Izaak Walton Cabin, Austin Last cookout of the year! Enjoy a delicious grilled steak and more for only $12, with proceeds benefiting the programs of the Austin Chapter of the Walton League. Open to the public. For more information, call 507-433-2735.

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Biltmore Estate House • Alabama Theatre show ONE Biltmore Gardens • 4 nights with Ocean-Front Biltmore Winery & Tasting rooms in Myrtle Beach, SC Biltmore Farm Village • 1 free day In Myrtle Beach Chimney Rock Park • Carriage tour of Charleston, SC Smokey Mountains • Tour of Hopsewee Plantation Blue Ridge Mountains

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October events October 12th & 13th • 6:00 - 9:00 pm 35th Annual Halloween Warm-Up Jay C Hormel Nature Center, Austin Annual kid-friendly Halloween event, featuring a wagon ride along the trails, friendly spooks and goblins, hot apple cider, and lots of fun. Tickets on sale at Super Fresh Produce. For more information, call 507-437-7519. www.hormelnaturecenter.org.

October 13th • 4:00 - 8:00 pm Brownsdale Fireman’s Fish Fry - Fire Hall October 14th Taste of Mower County Austin Holiday Inn and Conference Center Enjoy unlimited tastings of signature items from the finest home and restaurant chefs in Mower County and the surrounding area. Annual fundraiser for The Arc of Mower County. For more information, call 507-433-8994.

October 15th • 6:00 pm Hormel Historic Home Autism Awareness Event, FREE.

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November events October 16th • 6:30 pm Sweet Reads - Poets Open Mic 407 N. Main St, Austin For all ages to share all styles of poetry - inspire or sit back and be inspired!

October 27th • 1:00 pm Sweet Reads - Author Meet & Greet 407 N. Main St, Austin Karen Carr, historical fiction new release “A Safe Haven For Beth”

October 18th-21st, 25th-28th & November 1st-4th, 8th-11th • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 45th Annual Morrow Craft Show 45986 Hwy. 56, Kenyon, MN Come on down to the 100 Ladies and Gentlemen CRAFT SALE 2018! Fun handcrafted items ranging from metal signs, wood signs, crochet/ knitted items, beautiful woven baskets, handmade jewelry, paintings, goodies, and much much more. Call 507-789-6223 for more information or visit their Facebook page Morrows Gifts.

October 27th • 5:00 - 9:00 pm Thanksgiving Feast Fundraiser Holiday Inn Conference Center For more information and tickets contact the Jay C Hormel Nature Center at 507-437-7519.

October 20th • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Southern Minnesota Author Expo Interchange Bistro, 211 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea. October 21st • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mower County Cemetery Tour In partnership with the Mower County Historical Society.

Tour three rural cemeteries and hear about those who lie in rest. $10 for members of HHH and Mower County Historical Society; $15 for non-members.

October 25th • 12 noon Pioneer Building, Mower County Historical Society Lunchbox Series, “The Vietnam Experience” with Al Smith For more information, call 507-437-6082.

October 27th • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Fall Festival Downtown, Austin

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November events November 6th • 11:00 am - 2 pm Election Day Salad Luncheon Salads, salads, and more salads, along with scalloped potatoes and ham, dessert and beverage - for an $8 donation! Stop by to eat or get some to take with you.

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November 10th • 5:00 - 9:00 pm Turkey Bingo Brownsdale Fire Department November 12th • 6:00 pm Hormel Historic Home History Happy Hour-Exploring Minnesota’s Nationally Recognized Historic Places presented by Denis Gardner of the Minnesota Historical Society.

Free for members of HHH, Austin Public Library, Mower County Historical Society; $5 for non-members. Includes snacks and a cash bar.

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November events November 13th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-437-4561.

November 15th • 11:30 am Hormel Historic Home Holiday Event Holiday Card & Game Party. Enjoy lunch sponsored by Y’s Women, tour the decorated home and play the game of your choice with your group. $10 per person.

November 16th • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Hormel Historic Home Holiday Event Holiday Tea. Enjoy a tea luncheon, live music and tours of the decorated home. $15 per person.

November 17th • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Hormel Historic Home Holiday Event Soup and Santa $5 per person.

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November 17th • 2:00 - 5:00 pm Hormel Historic Home Holiday Event Holiday Open House. Tour Historic Home and enjoy light refreshments. $5 per person.

November 23rd Christmas in the City Held annually the day after Thanksgiving, this event promotes Austin as a great place to shop local and celebrate the holiday season. For more information, call 507-4374561.

November 27th Christmas in the Northwest Fun for the whole family. Crafts, games, treats, pictures with Santa and more!

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December events November 27th Christmas in the Southwest Fun for the whole family. Crafts, games, treats, pictures with Santa and more!

DECEMBER 2018 December 1st • 9:00 am Christmas in LeRoy LeRoy/Ostrander School Commons - Events include a cookie walk, soup luncheon and craft show/sale.

December 1st Merry Tuba Christmas!

Historic Paramount Theatre, Austin Community Christmas concert featuring the tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, and baritone. All players of these instruments are invited and encouraged to join the fun rehearsal in the morning, performance in the afternoon.

December 7th • 4:00 - 6:00 pm December 8th • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Christmas in the County Mower County Historical Society Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, including bake sale, silent auction, horse-drawn sleigh and wagon rides, raffle, children’s activities, cookie decorating, pine cone bird feeders, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and even blow the 1004 train whistle. For more information, call 507-4376082.

December 11th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-437-4561.

December 15th • 6:00 - 10:00 pm Driller MMA Fight Holiday Inn Conference Center, Austin For more information, call 507-433-8000

December 4th Christmas in the East Fun for the whole family. Crafts, games, treats, pictures with Santa and more!

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Easy Apple Cider Ingredients: - 1 gallon of apple juice - 3-4 cinnamon sticks - 10-12 whole cloves Simmer on stove top for 1 hour. After it’s done simmering remove cinnamon sticks and whole cloves before serving.

Combine: - 8 C. sliced apples - 2 T. flour - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Apple Crisp - 1/2 C. sugar - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Glaze

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place apple mixture in a greased 9 x 13 inch. pan.

Combine: - 1 1/2 C. brown sugar - 1 1/2 C. flour - 1/2 tsp. baking soda - 2/3 C. butter (easier to combine if cubed) - 1 C. oatmeal Sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Ingredients: - 1 C. sugar - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 C. shortening - 1 tsp. vanilla

- 2 C. flour - 1 tsp. baking powder - Dash of salt - 1 C. pumpkin

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl mix together all the dry ingredients. In a separate mixing bowl cream together all the wet ingredients. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Drop cookies onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes.

Frosting: - 2 T. butter - 3 T. milk - 1/2 C. brown sugar Place ingredients in a sauce pan at medium heat and biol for 2 minutes while continually stirring.

Remove from heat then add: - 3/4 C. powdered sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla Drizzle over cookies.

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Leaf Peeping Planning Guide

Millions of people each year look forward to the magnificent colors on display in autumn. Fall offers irreplaceable views, whether you’re atop a mountain ridge or thick in the folds of a forest. In addition, the crackle of leaves underfoot and the earthy smell of the soil tempts the senses even more.

Some advance planning can help make fall foliage trips that much more enjoyable and awe-inspiring.

Peak viewing times

Areas of the northern-most latitude will start to show color earlier than more southern areas. Generally speaking, the leafviewing season begins in late September and runs through early November for much of North America. Peak times for viewing depend on areas of travel and time of year. For large swaths of Canada and the United States, plan trips for late-September to mid-October. The Weather Channel offers maps and charts at www.weather.com/maps/fall-foliage for the peak times for many areas of the U.S.

Pick your destination

Anywhere with deciduous trees provides the opportunity to witness blazing autumn color. During leaf-peeping season, travelers can go coast to coast and see awesome vistas. Some regions are particularly known for their leaf displays. New York’s Catskill and Adirondack regions are prime spots for visitors in the autumn. Those who live further north will find that leaves in Vermont are such an attraction that routes are published indicating where to enjoy the best views. Further south, Central and Eastern Virginia peak in late October. And don’t forget the shores of the Great Lakes, which are awash in reds, oranges and yellows by mid-September. The travel resource Frommer’s offers more leaf-peeping locales to visit.

Pack the right gear

While most people are not without a smartphone that can capture amazing high-resolution imagery, serious leaf photographers may want to take out their prized camera equipment for leaf-peeping excursions. Also bring along a map or a GPS-enabled device so you can explore back roads and areas off the beaten path more readily.

There are plenty of apps that can help with foliage-finding adventures, so a phone is a handy tool. When packing, also bring along hiking boots, comfortable layered clothing and any equipment you’d normally take for an afternoon in the great outdoors.

Another idea is to hit the ATM machine prior to the visit.

Many smaller towns and their local shops may not take credit cards, so it’s best to have cash on hand for food and souvenirs.

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Extend the day

Make leaf-peeping part of a larger series of events for the day. Scope out vineyards where you can sample local wines or plan trips around orchards, where you can come home with beautiful photos as well as fresh-picked apples and pumpkins.

You may find a county fair or street festival while exploring.

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• Aluminum cans • Tin cans • Plastic containers with these labels

ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT • Window Glass • Scrap Aluminum • Plastic Bags • Styrofoam of any kind • Plastic lids or caps • Plastic plates or cups • Any other type of plastic item • Garbage Please dispose of these in your garbage!

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READERSHIP CONTEST - TWO Lucky Winners

Correctly answer all of the ad questions below to qualify for the Grand Prize Drawings You’ll have a chance to win Two Dinner & Show Tickets to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, 4 Tickets to the Renaissance Festival or a One Night Stay at the Blue Belle Inn Bed & Breakfast in St. Ansgar, IA Kasey can help you “nail down a great rate.” Where does Kasey work?______________________________________________________________ Andrew & Bill do lots of fast talking for what auction company?____________________________________________________________________ 3. When will Young Adult author Benet Stoen be at Sweet Reads?_____________________________________________________________________ 4. We’ve been serving “Superb Cuisine Since 1854”. Who are we?____________________________________________________________________ 5. Located in LeRoy, we offer more than assisted living. What are the other two services we offer?_________________________________________ 6. What are the items the Mower County Recycling Center cannot accept?______________________________________________________________ 7. What is the location for Socktoberfest?_________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. What are the dates for Autumn Artistry?________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Who is locally owned/operated and offers great pay and benefits?__________________________________________________________________ 10. Which Care Center provides Rehab Therapy - 5 days a week?______________________________________________________________________ 11. What are the dates of the Holiday Vintage & Antique Sale?_________________________________________________________________________ 12. Who is highly skilled, exceptionally trained and trusted?__________________________________________________________________________ 13. Where should you schedule a tour for assisted living units now available?___________________________________________________________ 14. Who offers the Everactive exercise program?____________________________________________________________________________________ 15. Who has Assisted Living Apartments now available?______________________________________________________________________________ 16. What phone number would you use to contact Schmitz Electric Co.?________________________________________________________________ 17. What is the new name for the business located at 101 11th St SE, Austin?____________________________________________________________ 18. Who do you call for all of your heating needs?___________________________________________________________________________________ 19. Who has online registration available for their Fall/Winter Programs?________________________________________________________________ 20. Who’s having a 25% off all their trees, shrubs, and perennials at their September 15th-29th sale?________________________________________ 21. How many year’s is Oakenwald Terrace celebrating?______________________________________________________________________________ 22. What are the hours for CSI, Collision Specialists Inc?_____________________________________________________________________________ 23. Who is an authorized Viper Remote Start dealer?_________________________________________________________________________________ 24. What business is known as the “Sweetest Place in Town”?________________________________________________________________________ 25. Which Complete Auto Care Center provides a credit card with monthly deals and coupons?_____________________________________________ 26. Who’s moto is “Quality Services at an Affordable Price”?__________________________________________________________________________ 27. What is The Windrifts new Monday Special?_____________________________________________________________________________________ 28. Who provides support services to individuals who have been victims of crime?_______________________________________________________ 29. Brenda Schultz is the new Funeral Pre-planning Specialist at which Funeral Home? ___________________________________________________ 30. What is the new name for Tom’s Heating & Cooling/Dick’s Plumbing?________________________________________________________________ 31. What position does Jeanne Poppe hold?________________________________________________________________________________________ 32. Who’s moto is “to serve the community by building strong relationships and giving back.”?____________________________________________ 33. What discount can you get on a bottle of wine at Cheers Liquor with the coupon?_____________________________________________________ 34. Which Farm Bureau agent will make it easy to find a Medicare supplement plan that’s right for you?______________________________________ 35. Where can you get your Flu Shot this fall M-F 8:30 am - 6:00 pm?___________________________________________________________________ 36. B&J’s provides what kind of coupon in their ad?_________________________________________________________________________________ 37. How many tours will Jag Tours be taking this Fall to Branson Missouri?_____________________________________________________________ 38. Where can you get commercial quality mowing at a residential price?_______________________________________________________________ 39. Who has openings for Production & Forklift and offers great pay and benefits?_______________________________________________________ 40. Who do you call at CRC for information on the Customer Service Representative positions?____________________________________________ 41. Who can keep the falling leaves out of your gutters?______________________________________________________________________________ 42. When is Glenn’s Motorcoach Tours taking a trip to Holland, MI Tulip Festival?_________________________________________________________ 43. What number do you call at REM Woodvale for more information about the direct support professionals position?_________________________ 44. Where does “Everyone Receive a Large Private Room”?___________________________________________________________________________ 1.

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One entry per household. Fax: 507-437-7733. Phone: 507-437-7731. Email officemanager@mowercountyshopper.com. Carriers & employees not eligible to enter & win. Drawing held on Friday, September 14, 2018. Winners announced Tuesday, Sept. 18th in the Mower County Shopper. Thank you for your entry!

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