This Fall 2015

THIS FALL Activities Guide 2015

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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.

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Please find us on Facebook and share your ideas with us.

Thank you from the entire staff of The Mower County Shopper, and best wishes for an enjoyable fall season.

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Phone 507-437-7731 - Fax 507-437-7733 • 3405 W Oakland Ave, Austin MN 55912 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

Sept. 2, 2015 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

“Frozen Fun in the Park!”

Come for the fun at Fountain Lake Park, Albert Lea. Meet Frozen Characters, Sing-a-long songs, and watch the Disney movie Frozen!

An evening of family fun entertainment!

Sept. 11-13, 2015 12th Annual Great Dakota Gathering The 12th Annual Great Dakota Gathering celebrates our developing and ongoing relationship between the people of Winona and the Dakota Nations. The Gathering focuses on educational opportunities and includes a traditional wacipi (powwow), moccasin tournament, education tent, talk circle, and American Indian craft and food vendors.

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Unity Park, Winona, MN www.winonadakotaunityalliance.org Sept. 11-13, 2015 69th Annual Watermelon Festival Watermelon Crawl 3K/5K Run/Walk, Burn Out, Parade, Carnival, Live Entertainment and Watermelon Softball Kellogg, MN kellogg@cityofkellogg.org Sept. 11-Oct. 25, 2015 SeptOberfest Celebration Join us for our Annual SeptOberfest Celebration. Relax and meandor through our small midwestern rivertown that showcases the season of fall like no other. Imagine artistic displays of thousands of pumpkins, cornstalks,

September 11 - October 25, 2015

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flowers, bales, and gourds among the natural beauty of the Winding River, Vibrant Trees and Majestic Bluffs. An explosion of color that you will remember for a lifetime. Join in with pumpkin races, scarecrow contests, entertainment, glorious food, pumpkin topiaries, largest pumpkins, free concerts, carriage rides and much more. www.wabashamn.org/septoberfest/ Wabasha, MN Sept. 12, 2015 • 10:00 a.m.

Hormel Foods 5K Your Way Race & Fun Run/Walk Sign up to participate in this year’s 5K hosted

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soda, beer or rail drink voucher for B&J for participants, as well as a post race party with live music and games. All proceeds go to the YMCA and Women’s Leadership Initiative.

For more information find us on Facebook at 5K Your Way

Sept. 12, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Taste of the Root River Trail Taste of the Trail is designed to show off the abundance of food and activities in Southeastern Minnesota. Each town along the trail will include its own growers, producers, restaurateurs and artisans, offering samples of their products and goods.

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Sept. 12-13, 2015 50th Annual Mantorville Marigold Days Join us as we celebrate 50 years of flea marketing, food, fun and flowers! All in historic Mantorville, Minnesota. 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. Since 1965, 50 years of fun Mantorville, MN 55955 www.marigolddays.com Sept. 12, 2015 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Grape Stomp Grab a friend and turn your feet red! This

Adams Health Care Center

AHCC is committed to providing the highest quality nursing care and rehabilitative therapies. Our committed, reliable and trustworthy care team take pride in providing outstanding care for you and your family.

annual ‘sporting event’ has quickly become a must-do fall activity. The stomp features teams of two going head to head, with a winning team crowned at the end. Costumes are both encouraged and rewarded! DJ Alan Reed will be on hand to emcee the stomp and provide the afternoon’s music.

Email events@fourdaughtersvineyard.com, or call 507-346-7300 to sign up a team. $15 per team Four Daughters Vineyard 78757 State Hwy 16, Spring Valley, MN 507-346-7300 http://fourdaughtersvineyard.com Sept. 13-16, 2015 69th Annual National Barrow Show Mower County Fairgrounds

Austin Apples

Over 1000 Trees • 20+ Varieties Haralson, Red Baron, Honey Gold, Honey Crisp, Fireside, Sweet 16, Regents, Cortland, Connell Red, Keepsake & More!

Open Saturday & Sunday 11 am-5 pm September through October

Directions: Turn East at Lansing Corners (Hwy. 218 N) on Cty. Rd. 2, continue through Lansing for 1/2 mile (over river), take the 1st gravel rd. North (Apple sign), go 1 mile to the orchard.

Skilled Nursing Staff • Individual Care Planning • Homelike Atmosphere Weekly Physician Visits • Therapies • Home Health Services Ministerial Visits • Group and Individual Activities Rehab Therapy - 7 Days a Week Meals, Housing and much more!

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September

700 12th St SW, Austin, MN 55912 Call: 507-433-1868 Sept. 19, 2015 Taste of the Root River Trail Enjoy a down home, local experience. Savor the fare of great cooks. We’ve got your tastes covered. Part of a three weekend event along the Root River Trail System.

Fountain, Harmony and Preston 507-467-2696 info@lanesboro.com

Sept. 19 - Oct. 25, 2015 Tweite’s Family Farm Come on out and enjoy the traditional 22 acre theme park with all of its amusements and activities. Or add to the day, by taking on the

challenge of the Adventure Corn Maze. It is more than a walk in the stalks, while in the maze, you will complete the questions and answers, find picture rubbings, decode the secret word and don’t forget about finger fortune.

Also Tweite’s food court and fudge shop will be open. Looking for a pumpkin? The outdoor sale area and the walk to pumpkin patch will be waiting for you to find “that just right pumpkin!” tweitesfamilyfarm.com Byron, MN 55920 507-365-8035 Sept. 20, 2015 Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Autumn in the Village Enjoy the afternoon with friends and family

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Closed Sunday & Monday Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

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LUNCH: Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm DINNER: Tuesday-Thursday 4:00 to 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday 4:00 to 10:00 pm SUNDAY 11:30 am to 9:00 pm CLOSED MONDAYS

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Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Thurs 8am-6pm • Closed Saturdays

Our authentic wood looks are achieved through eco-friendly printing processes, and 100% of our aluminum and packaging comes from recycled materials. a beautiful home environment should never come at the expense of our outdoor environment.

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as you take in the demonstrations, hands on activities, music, food and exhibits. We’ll have the usual attractions such as corn shelling and grinding, spinning and weaving, rope making, homemade soap, embroidery, wood shop demonstrations, photos in the photography shop, candy and souvenirs in our general store and activities in the one room schoolhouse, games and an archeological dig as well as a telegraphy demonstration and a special exhibit by the American Legion. There will be sandwiches, pie and ice cream and our famous sarsaparilla. Please plan to enjoy the afternoon with us as you take a journey back in time at your own local Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library & Village Freeborn County Historical Museum 1031 Bridge Ave N, Albert Lea, MN

507-373-2316 susie@albertleatourism.org Sept. 23, 2015 Fall Dinner Grace Lutheran Church, 2001 6th Ave SE, Austin, MN 507-433-3445 Sept. 24-27, 2015 Boats & Bluegrass Festival Boats and Bluegrass is a family friendly festival held on the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota. We pride ourselves in providing a fun, safe, and friendly festival environment.

Prairie Island Campground, Winona, MN 507-450-5013 www.boatsandbluegrass.com

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Sept. 26, 2015 9:00 a.m.

11th Annual Hormel Nature Center 8K Run & One-Mile Kid’s Run Enjoy a scenic fall run with your friends and family on the Nature Center trails! All ages & abilities are invited for this race benefiting the Nature Center, organized by Overby Orthodontics. Refreshments available along the course and following the race. All entrants will receive a Hormel Nature Center 8K t-shirt.

Awards will be given out to all age divisions.

Pre-Registration: $18.00 for the 8K, $5.00 for the One-Mile Kids Run (ages 12 & under).

Race-Day: $25.00 for the 8K, $7.00 for the One-Mile Kids Run. Register on line at hormelnaturecenter8K.org

September

Sept. 26, 2015 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Annual Fall Harvest Celebration 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.

Austin, MN. Call 507-437-6082

Oct. 2-4 & 9-10, 2015 34th Annual Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is held the first two full weekends in October and has evolved into a joint festival between four main entities around New Ulm. Come out and join the fun, whether inside or outside, it’s the best time of year for a festival!

New Ulm, MN www.newulmoktoberfest.com

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HEARTH & HOME SERIES All programs are free and start at 10:00 a.m.

Sept 1: Peggy McLaughlin Keener presents Bizarre Life in Japan Oct 6: Jaimie Timm presents Buggy Rides & Parlor Visits Nov 2: Emily Schmidt presents Eating Healthy Through the Holidays HISTORY HAPPY HOUR SERIES Socialize at 5:30 pm, Presentation at 6:00 pm. Free to members of HHH, Mower County Historical Society and Friends of Library Sept 14: Tim Ruzek presents Development of Mill Pond Oct 12: Dean Ulland presents Prohibition in Mower County BARTENDER CONTEST Wed, Oct 21: $5 /pp HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Sat, Nov 21: $10/pp Includes tours, cranberry cake, entertainment and shopping!

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October

Oct. 3, 2015 Fall Craft & Bake Sale - Sacred Heart Care Center Auxiliary Sacred Heart Care Center 1200 12th St SW, Austin 507-433-1808 Oct. 3, 2015 Johnny Appleseed Festival Held at the peak of the fall foliage display.

Fresh apples & apple products. Live music, arts & crafts fair, seller’s market, apple pie sales & social, farmer’s market, children’s activities, inflatable rides, petting zoo, book sale, kid pedal tractor pull, & more!

Lake City, MN www.lakecity.org/johnnyappleseed.html

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Oct. 3-4, 2015 29th Annual Big Island Rendezvous and Festival The event was declared one of the “Top 100 Festivals in North America for 2011” by the American Bus Association in Washington, DC. Over 1,000 re-enactors from Canada and the United States create a 45 acre community that celebrates everything from 1670 to 1870 in early America. There will be woodland Indian camps as well as a PIONEER TOWN with a chuck wagon, stagecoach, and jail plus a gold panning demo.There is live round cannon fire three times each day by the New Ulm Battery witnessed by President Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln. Benjamin Franklin and his wife Deborah are also in attendance to spark a conversation with you as you walk

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If good, homestyle cooking is what you’re hungry for, why not try the Sterling Cafe? Bev Skalicky has owned and operated the cafe for 18-1/2 years.

The Sterling Cafe serves breakfast all day and offers daily lunch specials. There are breakfast specials on the weekends. Some of the homemade specialties include soups, rolls, carrot cake, brownies, and raisin bran muffins.

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through the 250 campsites overlooking Fountain Lake.

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 Curtis and Loretta, Timbre Junction and Roe Family Singers will be performing both days. The Wild Goose Chase Cloggers and Dick Kimmel and Adam Granger will perform on Saturday.

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 from vendors adjacent to the performance stage.

October

Demonstrations of colonial crafts, Native American skills and pioneer skills are showcased throughout the festival so you can try your hand at rigid heddle weaving, spinning and fabric painting or watch a gunsmith create a work of art.

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. each day, and tickets are just $12 for adults, $7 for ages 6-11, and kids 5 and under are free. Save by purchasing a Family Pass for $25 or save even more by purchasing in advance by calling 1-800-6582526.

Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-402-6371 susie@albertleatourism.org

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The Midwest's Largest Historical Reenactment of Early America Grand Meadow 507.754.5125 • Rochester 507.289.4086 Ostrander 507.657.2236 • Leroy 507.324.5347 • Elkton 507.754.5041 Spring Valley 507.346.7261 • Wykoff 507.352.5281 • Chester, IA 563.565.2415

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October

Oct. 8, 2015 5:00 p.m. Social • 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Program Ladies Night Out - Austin Chamber of Commerce Riverland Scholarship Fundraiser - “Denim and Diamonds” Holiday Inn & Conference Center, Austin Call the Austin Chamber of Commerce.

507-437-4561 Oct. 9-10, 2015 • 6:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

32nd Annual Halloween Warm Up - Boo! Halloween Warm Up is celebrating 32 years of entertaining our community. The Nature Center and Matchbox Theatre will present a “SPOOK”TACULAR event in our enchanted forest. Select your time slot. Every ten minutes, a group of 25 are led into the “boo”tiful

EXPERIENCE ALBERT LEA Wed, Sept 2: Frozen Fun in the Park! Fountain Lake Park, 6:00-9:30 pm Mon, Sept 7: Labor Day Ski Show 2:00 pm Sat, Sept 12: Fall Czech Festival Sat & Sun, Sept 12-13: Ryan Truesdell Sports Weekend Fri & Sat, Sept 18-19: Albert Lea Community Theater 50th Celebration ​Sat, Sept 19: UMPBA Fountain Lake Powerboat Drag Races​ Sun, Sept 20: Autumn in the Village, 12:00-4:00 pm Fri & Sat, Oct 2-3: Eddie Cochran Birthday Bash, 7:30-10:30 pm Sat & Sun, Oct 3-4: Big Island Rendezvous Sat, Oct 10: Color Dash/ Celebrate Albert Lea Sat, Nov 14: Christmas Tour of Homes, 1:00-4:00 pm Eddie Cochran Weekend — June 8, 9 & 10 22: Cantori Concert DaleSun, Merriams Nov Carnival — June 30-July 5 Strawberry Festival on Broadway — June 30 3rd of July Parade Sun & Mon, Nov 29-30: 4th of July Car Show — July 4 4th of July Fireworks April Sorenson Memorial Half — July 7 Festival ofMarathon Trees "Winter ACT Theatre “Oliver” — July 12-15 & July 18-21 Summer Times 12 Wind Down Wednesdays — July 18 & August 15 Battle ofWonderland" the Bands — July 21 Freeborn County Fair — July 31-August 5 “Echoes From The Past” A Journey Into History — Dec 5: A Christmas Gathering August 15 Cruise to the Cove — August 23 BIB BBQ Kansas City Cookoff — August 24 & 25 Autumn in the Village — September 16 Fountain Lake Powerboat Races — September 16 Fall Festival on Broadway — September 22 Big Island Rendezvous — October 6 & 7

forest to meet the assorted spirits that reside there. The first group starts at 6:50 p.m. and the last group is at 9:10 p.m. This event is co-sponsored with Matchbox Children’s Theatre. The program is appropriate for children ages 4-11. All ages are welcome! $6.00 per person (Includes apple cider & cookie) TICKET LOCATION: Tickets on sale in Sept Super Fresh Produce, Bakery & Garden Center, 2104 4th Street NW, Austin 507-437-6554 Oct. 10, 2015 Celebrate Albert Lea Events include-Color Dash/Run 5K, craft, home based business and farmers market vendors. Kiddie train, kids activities, cooking

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Scandinavian Festival * Bazaar St. Olaf Lutheran Church 306 2nd St NW, Austin 507-433-8857 Oct. 10, 2015 • 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Apple Cider Pressing Day Minnesota is known for fruit crops, and farmers often had orchards with peach, pear, plum and cherry trees but most fruit trees were apples. Windfalls and culls were used to make cider, “the farmer’s champagne.” Assist the Meighen’s and their hired hands as the fruit of

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Johnny Appleseed fills the hopper of a small hand-operated cider press. Samples of cider and fresh baked apple pies complete the experience. Fee: $7 adults; $6 seniors & college students; $5 children age 6-17; Free for children under 5 and MNHS members.

Historic Forestville 21899 County 118, Preston, MN 55965 507-765-2785 forestville@mnhs.org Oct. 17, 2015 • 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Apple Butter Making Day Experience the fall activity of making apple butter the old-fashioned way. This day-long event begins with boiling cider and apples in a 20 gallon copper pot and ends with sweet tasty homemade apple butter. Guests can assist the

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staff in stirring the butter until it turns golden and adheres to the plate, marking the moment when it is ready for sampling.

Historic Forestville 21899 County 118, Preston, MN 55965 507-765-2785 forestville@mnhs.org Oct. 20, 2015 Lutefisk Dinner Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Oct. 28, 2015 • 5:30 p.m.

Fall Fest Westminster Presbyterian Church, Austin 802 4th St. SW, Austin 433-3258 Oct. 31 & Nov. 1, 2015 Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

29th Native American Fall Arts and Crafts Expo Craft classes, drumming, dancing and Storytelling. Storytelling by Nakoma Volkman, 6 pm-9 pm Saturday. Royalty dance competition 2:00 pm Saturday, Dancers Must register by Noon. Jr Warrior/princess Ages 5-11. Sr Warrior/princess Ages 12-17 Contestants must be in full regalia Authentic Native American foods, artwork and crafts available

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

Fall Harvest Celebration • Sept 26 • 11-3 Christmas in the County • Dec 12 • 3-7

HISTORY HAPPY HOUR AT THE HORMEL HOME

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LUNCHBOX HISTORY SERIES Held the 4th Thursday of Every Month at 12:00 pm September 24

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15 % OFF A bottle of wine.

Cheers Liquor

for sale. For more information, please contact Kim at 507-272-0846. $2 door donation Olmsted County Fairgrounds 4H Building 1508 Aune Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 webmaster@nacsm.org Nov. 4, 2015 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams 308 Lewison St., Adams 507-582-3185 Nov. 7, 2015 • 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Annual Beef Supper Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Lyle 103 Pershing, Lyle 507-325-4684

November

Nov. 14-15, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Harvest Wine & Food Festival Start your celebration of the season by enjoying holiday foods and wines on the Great River Road Wine Trail! Advance tickets for the event are $25 per person. Each ticket holder will receive a wine trail glass and a six-bottle wine tote at the first winery visited. Their ticket and wine glass will entitle the holder to free wine and food tasting at each winery. You can pay for your ticket at the winery or online, using PayPal. Online purchasers should bring their PayPal receipt to the first winery visited.

Plan to enjoy the event for the entire weekend, and visit all nine wineries! Start as far away as you can, and work your way home!! Please have a designated driver (sorry no wine tast-

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ing, but a lot of great local food). Designated driver tickets are $10 per person. Enjoy the featured wines and ciders paired with holiday foods, at each of the wineries on the Trail!

Tickets now on sale.

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Answer all the ad questions correctly & qualify for the Grand Prize Drawings

Your chance to win Two Dinner and Show Tickets to Chanhassen Dinner Theatre or a One Night Stay at the Blue Belle Inn Bed & Breakfast in St. Ansgar, IA 1. Where can you find Austin’s best homestyle cooking with carry outs available?_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Who was voted one of the top 100 festivals by the American Bus Association?______________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What can you experience in Albert Lea on October 10th, 2015? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Who can offer you all the benefits of home ownership with maintenance-free living? ________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Who is your MN State Representative? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Who does diesel repair on most vehicles? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Who has cutting edge research? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Who is located in historic Mantorville? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Where can you save $125 per new window? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Where can you find Auto, Truck and Farm Tires in Austin? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. What are two awesome things you can do at the Cedar River Complex this fall? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. Where can you find an amazing experience for every age? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13. Who provides year ‘round service to farms, businesses and individuals? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. Where can you get the warmest socks? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. Where can your professional flight training start? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16. Who is changing lives one smile at a time? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17. Whose company drivers are averaging almost 50 cents/mile? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18. Who offers a $2,500 Sign On Bonus? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19. Where can you find historic, romantic, elegant, museum quality surroundings? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 20. Who has sand and gravel? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21. Where will the September 8K Trail Run and 1 Mile Kids’ Run take place? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22. Who should you call for all your auction needs? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23. Where do you go to learn to play the piano, guitar, bass, or drums? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 24. Where can you find beautiful ALOC Laminate flooring? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25. What type of business can you find at 1207 First Ave. SW, Austin? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26. Where can you get a discount when you mention their ad? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 27. Who has the best in-house smoked meats? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 28. Where can you find the Speed Queen brand? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29. What business is proud to be a third generation ownership? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30. Where can you order Hayfield Windows and Doors? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 31. Where will you be able to find adult day programs with transportation provided? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 32. Who is your hot & cold High Pressure Cleaning Equipment Dealer? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 33. Where can you receive professional information on the GeoComfort Geothermal Systems? __________________________________________________________________________________ 34. Where can you find long term, assisted living, and independent living care? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 35. What are the 8 services you find at CHS? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 36. Who has a 2 week sale beginning Sept 14th? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 37. Where can you find Youth and Adult program listings for Fall & Winter of 2015-2016? _______________________________________________________________________________________ 38. Where will your family pet be the happiest when you are on vacation? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 39. Where can you find a full lunch and dinner menu between Austin and Albert Lea? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 40. Who offers to save you money on your trash bill? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 41. What service will help find you temporary or permanent job placements? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 42. What restaurant has NEW Specials each day of the week and one is a Thirsty Thursday Special? _____________________________________________________________________________ 43. What Pizza, Bar & Grill has a coupon offer? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 44. Who has apples that will be picked fresh daily? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 45. Where can you celebrate Christmas in the County? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 46. Who has new owners with a Thursday night Burger Night? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 47. What percent off do you receive with the attached Cheers Liquor Store coupon? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 48. Where can you find a unique experience in creativity, friends, and fun! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 49. Who has the AppleFest in September? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 50. Who provides Companion Memory Care? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 51. Who provides a Convenience Store, Restaurant, Bar and RV Park all in one convenient location? _____________________________________________________________________________ 52. Who is famous for their BBQ Ribs on Thursday nights? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 53. Who is already booking for 2016? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 54. Who offers a Hearth & Home Series this fall? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 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Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mail, fax, scan or bring your entry form to The Mower County Shopper, 3405 W. Oakland Ave., Austin, MN 55912 by Wednesday, September 9, 2015.

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 11, 2015. Winners announced Tuesday, Sept. 15 in the Mower County Shopper. Thank you for your entry!

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