This Fall 2016

This Fall 2016

Local

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2016 Local Activities Guide Guide

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Are you a victim of crime?

Crime Victims Resource Center (CVRC) provides support services to individuals who have been victims of crime.

Some of the specific crimes we work with are: • Accidents involving intoxicated driver • Assault • Burglary • Child Abuse • Domestic Abuse/Assault

• Elder Abuse • Harassment • Sexual Abuse/Assault • Stalking • Terroristic Threats • Theft

Services are free and confidential.

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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 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.

The Mower County

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

Hormel Historic Home

208 4th Ave NW, Austin • 507-433-4243

www.hor melhistorichome.org HISTORY HAPPY HOUR SERIES 5:30 pm Social; 6:00 Presentation. Free for members of Mower County Historical Society, Hormel Historic Home and Friends of the Library. $5 for non-members.

Light snacks included. Cash bar available.

September 12: Stories of MN war veterans as told by Journalist Al Zdon October 10: Author Dorothy Lund will share the experiences of the orphan train riders as they found their new homes November 14: History of Mower County Cemeteries presented by Jaimie Timm October 26: Bartender Contest. Doors open at 5:00, judging at 6:00. $5/pp HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE EVENTS: Nov. 17: Noon, Holiday Card Party Nov. 19: 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Tours, entertainment and refreshments. $10/pp Nov. 19: 4:00 pm, Family event with entertainment and a visit from Santa

Stop in during the 2016 Parade of Homes!”

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6 1 od in 20 Great Fo We can’t offer 1977 prices but we can offer great food and pricing today!

Mon - Sat: Dining Room Open 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday: Bar Area Open Only 507-437-7132 www.windriftlounge.com 2511 11th St NE This Fall • Supplement to the Mower County Shopper • August 30, 2016 • Page 3

September Keepsake Quilters Guild Meeting Monthly on the first Thursday • 7:00-8:30 pm St John’s Lutheran Church, Austin Monthly get-together of quilting fans young and old. The Keepsake Quilters Guild’s goal is to encourage and inspire new and experienced quilters, and to share the love of our craft. Gatherings include opportunities to work on your own pieces as well as special programs with guest speakers presentR E S T O R E

REUSE REMAKE REFINISH REPURPOSE

Olde Tyme Antiques

R E 50422 262nd St, Austin, MN • 507.437.3343 or 507.438.7070 P Judy & David Laskewitz, owners L 4 miles N of Austin on Hwy 218, then 2.5 miles W on 262nd St Our 2nd bldg is open with many projects needing new life.

A Please call ahead to make sure we are open.

C E REVIVE REIMAGINE REINVENT REPAIR

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Companion Memory Care

R E F R E S H R E P A I N T

ing ideas, techniques, and samples. For more info, call Chris Jensen 507-433-7115.

Masonic Pancake Feed Monthly on the first Saturday • 9:00 am-1:00 pm Austin Masonic Lodge, 315 A Main St N, Austin The Austin Masons are hosting an all you can eat pancake feed for $5 per person. Come and enjoy Pancakes, Sausage, Orange Juice, Milk and Coffee.

Wednesday, August 31 • 1:30-4:00 pm Thursday, September 1 • 1:30-4:00 pm (Select one or both sessions) Monarch Tagging Ages 10-12 • $5.00 (Free for Friends members), full scholarships available In conjunction with research being done through the Monarch Watch organization, students in this class will learn to catch, tag, record, and release monarchs to make an amazing 2000-mile journey to

700 1st Dr. NW, Austin, MN 55912 • 507-437-3246 • www.cedarsofaustin.com

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September spend the winter in Mexico. Many monarchs tagged at the Nature Center over the years have been recovered in Mexico! Space is limited to 10 participants.

September 10th - September 14th 70th Annual National Barrow Show Mower County Fairgrounds Visitors come from around the world for this show.

It starts out with a delicious Windsor Pork Chop dinner on Sunday. Call fair grounds office at 507433-1868 for more information.

September 10th • 12:00-6:00 pm & September 11th • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Minnesota Statewide High School Mountain Bike Race Austin Mountain Bike Trail Race course open Saturday to allow racers to become familiar with the course. Kids in grades 7 to 12 across the state will be invited to participate.

For more info, contact Spencer Sammon or Gareth

Col. Dave Thompson

507.438.9646 cell 507.433.6784 home Already Booking for 2017!

Land, Estate, Collections & Specialty PO Box 87 • Lansing, MN iauctionitall@gmail.com ThompsonAuctionService.com

Hataye, Austin mountain bike team coaches.

September 12th All Member Invitational Golf OutingA.M.I.G.O. Day. Held annually the Monday following Labor Day, and hosted by the Chamber’s Ambassadors, is a day of golf, food, and fun. For more information call 507-437-4561 Monday-Friday Daily Lunch Specials

Wednesday 5-9 pm Taco & Nacho Bar Thursday 5-9 pm Burger Night Friday 5-9 pm Open 7 days Fish Fry a week Saturday 11 am to Close 5-9 pm Steak Sandwich Night RECENTLY REMODELED

Has Your Current

“Trash Hauler” Let You Down?

Austin’s Mohair Socks

“We have been on Top of the World (Mt. Everest) why are we not on the bottom of your feet?”

Austin’s Angora Goats & Mohair Gift Shop is closed, but the Socks are still available!

Konya & Joe OWNERS 618-954-9483

socks@austinsmohair.com

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September September 13th Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-4374561 Tuesday, Sept. 20 • 7:00 pm Sparky Stensaas at Audubon Meeting (open to the public)

What’s so Great about the Great Gray Owl? Minnesota’s deep dark bogs are a stronghold for one of North America’s most sought after birds—the Great Gray Owl. The “Phantom of the North” is a bird of mystery, desire, and intrigue. It is North America’s tallest owl yet only the third heaviest and survives and thrives on a diet of tiny voles. Learn what led up to the massive irruption of 2004-05

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

"Quality Care with a small town touch"

& Heather Haus Assisted Living Free Bag Of Ice With Purchase

502 12th Ave NW Austin, MN

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220 3rd St. NW, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

15 % OFF

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A bottle of wine.

Monday-Thursday 8 am-8 pm • Friday & Saturday 8 am-10 pm

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Cheers Liquor

POET’S HEART, GOD’S GIFT, LLC 507-554-0080 or call 481-4469

Pam Hollrah-Asleson Poet, Speaker, Consultant, Workshop Provider, Toastmaster www.PoetsHeartGodsGift.com

Come visit our Winery, Vineyard and Orchard!

Speaking Topics: Faith; Victim2Victor; Military; For Such A Time As This; Journaling the Journey through Poetry; The Tapestry of You MY MISSION: Touching Hurting Hearts

APPLE FEST

Sat. & Sun., Sept. 24-25, 2016

Apple picking, wine tasting, music & hay rides!

Apples, discounted wine, beer, food & caramel apples for sale. More info to come!

MY VISION: Inspiring the desire to grow as individuals & be a leader for change in their own lives!

MAYER FUNERAL HOME

Serving All Faiths in the Austin Area

Bel-Aire Winery & Orchard 4351 Dancer Ave, Saint Ansgar, IA www.belairewinery.com

641-420-7092

belairewinery@gmail.com www.facebook.com/belairewinery

Compassion, Caring, Service with Respect

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Jack Koppa Funeral Director

Kathleen M. Dufault Funeral Director

Established 1915 ~ “Over 100 Years of Service” 600 2nd St NW, Austin • 507-433-1817 www.mayerfh.com

September when over 5,000 huge owls invaded Minnesota.

Find out what northern bird strikes fear in the Great Gray. And how do they really find a vole under two feet of snow? Through stunning photos and HD video, we’ll get a glimpse of some rare behavior and even experience the home life of a pair of these magnificent owls. Sparky Stensaas is Executive Director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog. He is also the author of six books on the natural history of the North Woods including the recently released, Winter Finches & Friends of North America.

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. For more information, call 507-437-6082.

Jeanne

POPPE

September 24th Nature Center 8K Trail Run In-Person Registration Begins 8:00 am 8k and Kids Race Begins 9:00 am www.hormelnaturecenter8k.org

MN State Representative

1-651-296-4193 1-507-438-7857

September 24th • 11:00 am-3:00 pm Annual Fall Harvest Celebration

rep.jeanne.poppe@house.mn

Paid for by Poppe for the People Committee

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.

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!

810 W. Main St, Adams, MN 55909 www. adamshcc.com 507-582-3263

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September September 28th - October 1st MCCE, Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn Conference Center For more information, call 507-437-4561.

October 1st & 2nd 30th Annual Big Island Rendezvous and Festival The event was declared one of the “Top 100 FestiSince 1961

TINY’S

vals 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

BODY SHOP

Hamilton Auction Co.

Lifetime Written Warranty Free Estimates • Free Loaner Car State of the Art Shop Family Owned & Operated

507-437-2611

604 18th Ave NW, Austin

Call for all your Auction needs!

ENVIROBASE® High Performance ECO FRIENDLY

507-584-0133

www.hamiltonauctioncompany.com Auctioneers: Andrew Hamilton #50-86; Bill Hilton #50-24

Changing Lives, One Smile at a Time!

No matter how simple or complex your needs may be, you want a compassionate and caring team. You want a dentist who is highly skilled, exceptionally trained and trusted.

Fall Harvest Celebration • Sept 24 • 11-3 Christmas in the County • Dec 9-10 • 3-7

At Nelson Dental we’re exceeding patients’ expectations everyday.

507-433-9515

www.thenelsonsmile.com

HISTORY HAPPY HOUR AT THE HORMEL HOME

Second Monday Every Month 5:30 pm Social • 6:00 pm Presentation

LUNCHBOX HISTORY SERIES Fourth Thursday of Every Month at 12:00 pm through November

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October 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 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

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Doors & Floors, Inc. 101 11th St. SE Austin • 433-3420

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

The Midwest's Largest Historical Reenactment of Early America

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

HANSON TIRE SERVICE

• Alignment • Brakes • Tune-Ups

• Suspension • Oil Change • Air Conditioning

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Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm • Saturday 7:30am - 12:00pm

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Over 1,000 Participants, Ethnic Food & Crafts, 300 Tipis, Lodges, Shelters & Stage Entertainment featuring "TANGLEFOOT" Voted one of the TOP 100 FESTIVALS

BY THE AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION OPENS 9:00 AM | Free Parking & Shuttle from the Freeborn Co Fairgrounds

Albert Lea, MN • 800-658-2526

Department Stores Specialty Stores Movie Theatre Spa and Beauty Restaurants and so much more!

Check Out the Events Going On All Year at the Mall!

Call for Information

507-377-3185 M-F 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5 Some business and holiday hours vary

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shop locally!

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October Tacos and fry bread are served from vendors adjacent to the performance stage.

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

Vietnamese Top Noodles

under are free. Save by purchasing a Family Pass for $25 or save even more by purchasing in advance by calling 1-800-658-2526.

Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-402-6371 susie@albertleatourism.org Stage Entertainment: RPR (formerly Tanglefoot) – Saturday and Sunday Roe Family Singers – Saturday and Sunday

Spend the day with US! ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

Tired of the same routine?

We provide services that will fill your day with new friends, good food and lots of activity.

Transportation is provided!

501 1st St NW, Austin

Mon-Sat 507-355-2267 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Gift Certificates Available

1200 12th St SW, Austin, MN

507-433-1905

Three Generations Recycling

A luminum C ans Bring in this coupon and receive an additional .03¢ per lb.

Watson Recycling • 2700 11th Street NE • Austin Coupon expires 11-30-16

www.watsonrecycling.com Ph: (507) 355-8216 Fx: (507) 433-2354 questions@watsonrecycling.com

Ferrous Metal Recycling: Magnetic Scrap Vehicles Tin/ Unprepared Steel Most Appliances -Cast Iron - Mill and Manufacturing Scrap - All types of new and obsolete scrap Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling: Non-Magnetic Aluminum Cans Automotive Batteries Scrap Aluminum Lead Copper Most types of E-Scrap Insulated Copper Wire Many More Stainless Steel Catalytic Converters

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October Wild Goose Chase Cloggers – will be there one day for sure (Saturday) Alan Munde Trio – Saturday and Sunday Greenwood Tree -Saturday and Sunday Skalley Line – Saturday only October 3rd • 7:00 pm Stan Tekiela at Izaak Walton League Meeting

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QUALIFIED TEACHING STAFF Lessons Available Monday thru Thursday & Saturday • Music Books • Rentals & Repairs • Sheet Music • Gift Boutique • Ludwig Drums

• AMPS • Korq Keyboards & Digital Pianos • Takamine & E.S.P. Guitars

Ruby Rupner Auditorium (open to the public) Deer, Elk and Moose: Grand and Majestic Creatures. From Alaskan wilderness to the Florida Keys, Stan Tekiela has spent 30 years in pursuit of deer, elk and moose in order study and photographic them. In this talk Stan will speak about his fascination with these grand and majestic creatures. From the soulful eyes of the deer to the easygoing nature Third Generation Ownership

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Apold Music

Over 30 Years Serving the Austin Area & Beyond

807 12th Street SW, Austin, MN 55912

106 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN 437-7217

Karen Baldridge Realtor, GRI

Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

507-438-3082

Caring Pregnancy Center

808 Oakland Ave W, Austin | 507.437.7595

Pregnant? Struggling with parenting?

We are here to help.

Our mission is to provide practical help and advice to women, guiding them through unplanned pregnancies and sharing with them the good news of salvation.

What We Do

Physical assistance Emotional support

Spiritual support Educational support

Who We Are

• • • • • • •

Biltmore Estate House Biltmore Gardens Biltmore Winery & Tasting Biltmore Farm Village Chimney Rock Park Smokey Mountains Blue Ridge Mountains

• Alabama Theatre show ONE • 4 nights with Ocean-Front rooms in Myrtle Beach, SC • 1 free day In Myrtle Beach • Carriage tour of Charleston, SC • Tour of Hopsewee Plantation

• • • • •

2nd Largest Statue of Christ Eureka Springs, Arkansas Thorn Crown Glass Chapel Guided tour of Eureka Springs Shopping in Eureka Springs

• • • • •

Branson’s.........................Nov. 2-6.........................$679

510 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN

Carolina’s in the Fall.......October 16-25..............$1409

We are a non-profit pregnancy center in Austin, whose purpose is to help educate women & families about pregnancy alternatives

The Duttons Moses Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Presley’s Country Jubilee Shoji Tabuchi

Branson’s.........................Nov. 9-13.......................$679 • Daniel O’Donnell • Moses • Clay Cooper

• Hughes Brothers • Puttin’ on the Ritz • All Hands on Deck

• Million Dollar Quartet • Daniel O’Donnell • Showboat Branson Belle

• Brett Family • Jersey Nights • Oak Ridge Boys

Branson’s.........................Nov. 16-20.....................$679

Christmas in Omaha

December 7-11.............$679

• Christmas at Union Station • Madrigal Christmas Feast • Christmas in Germany and Greece

• Bohemian Cafe • Gingerbread Display • and much more!!

Chicago Shopping..........December 2-4..............$399 Call today for a detailed brochure or a current mailer.

507-529-8687 / 1-866-277-8687 Toll Free / Rochester, MN. All prices above based on double occupancy

All of our tours depart from: Albert Lea, Austin, Rochester, Dexter, St Charles, Winona, and La Crosse, WI.

www.jagtours.com

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October of moose, Stan presents the lives of these intriguing mammals with his humorous style.

October 11th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-4374561

October 13th Ladies Night Out. Held annually the second Thursday in October, this event raises funds for Riverland scholarships for non-traditional female students. For more information contact 507-437-4561 October 15 & 16 33rd Annual Halloween Warm-Up

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SOUTHERN MINNESOTA’S PREMIER BED & BREAKFAST

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Serving the Austin Area Since 1983

Heating & Cooling, LLC

103 3rd St SE, Austin

433-5652

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

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Center For Hearing Excellence

Heating & Cooling Systems

507-433-6214 or Toll Free 877-333-6125

“Hearing aids changed my life, I truly feel like it is a miracle in my life! I was amazed it helped the ringing in my ears too! I’m so happy to interact in conversations again, I don’t avoid conversations anymore! It’s wonderful to hear the birds, and amazing for hunting.

I can hear the crunching of the leaves when the deer move now! I appreciate & trust Audibel Hearing Center, it was recommended to me, and I’m thrilled I went there!”

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Factory Authorized Dealer

608 1st Dr. NW, Austin, MN

Whatever it takes®. www.bryant.com

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Thank you!

Kenny Knutson Kenny’s Oak Grill

Austin, MN

October Jay C Hormel Nature Center, Austin First Hike: 6:50 p.m. • Last Hike: 9:10 p.m. $6.00 per person (includes apple cider & a cookie).

For two magical nights, the Nature Center (with the help of Matchbox Children’s Theatre) is under special enchantment! Take a 45-minute hike and enjoy “spook”tacular Halloween and nature skits performed by creatures, critters, and spirits of the night. Then relax inside Ruby Rupner Auditorium

with cider and treats! Especially designed to appeal to children ages 4-11 (accompanied by an adult), but all ages are welcome! Every ten minutes, a group of 25 is led into the “boo”tiful forest to meet the assorted spirits that reside there. Select your time slot when you purchase your tickets.

TICKET LOCATION: Super Fresh Produce, Bakery & Garden Center — 2104 4th St NW • 507437-6554 121 4th Ave NE, Austin, MN 507-433-1881 www.ci.austin.mn.us

Grand Meadow

FALL & WINTER 2016-2017

HEALTH & REHAB

Grand Meadow Healthcare Center offers: 24-hour skilled nursing services, Assisted Living, Short term rehabilitation & Hospice Care

507-754-5212 www.twsl.com 210 East Grand Avenue, Grand Meadow, MN 55936 DoWntoWn laneSBoRo

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a Full Service outfitter ~ Rent • Retail • Repair Make Your Reservation Today!

1-800-994-2943 507-467-2943 canoe, KayaK, tuBe RecumBent & Bicycle RentalS

YOUTH PROGRAMS COMING UP ADULT PROGRAMS COMING UP September September - Fall 3 on 3 Hockey League - Adult Open Hockey - Learn to play hockey, ages 3-8 November - Parent/Child volleyball camp, gr 2-4 - Curling October December - Basketball Gr K-6 - Adult Flag Football November January - Wrestling Gr PreK-6 - Winter Co Rec Volleyball League December - Winter Women’s Volleyball League - Intro to Archery, ages 9-18 Programs in the Dome will start when the Dome is complete. Check us out on Facebook for updates on programs and activities to come.

Cars of Distinction Family Owned & Operated

~ Sales and Leasing ~

~ Car, Van, Trailer Rental ~ ~ Toppers & Accessories ~

Full Service for All Types of Vehicles

Celebrating 25 Years in Austin

SpoRtS StoRe • Bicycle SupplieS

Bags, Speedometers, Racks, Tubes, Tires, Etc....

• RecumBent (Single & DouBle) SaleS, Rental & acceSSoRieS

CARS OF DISTINCTION

• canoe & KayaK SaleS, Rental & equipment

• RV SupplieS • FiShing SupplieS

Bicycle RepaiR

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1508 N Main St, Austin | 507-433-4847 Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm; Sat 8 am-5 pm; Sun closed

www.kuehnmotors.com

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October Interested in playing a part in Halloween WarmUp? Call Matchbox Theatre at 507-437-9078 for more information.

October 15th • 4:00-8:00 pm Brownsdale Fire Department - Fish Fry

Enjoy an evening of music, stories, good food and fun. The celebration continues on Saturday with breakfast, dialogue with the storytellers and the opportunity to share your own stories. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

November 4th • 5:30-9:30 pm And That’s My Story Hormel Historic Home, Austin

November 5th • 9:00 am-12:00 pm And That’s My Story Hormel Historic Home

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Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa’s Largest Window Treatment Service FREE E IN HOM ES T ESTIMA

Celebrating 70 Years of Pappas Family Ownership

502 N. Main St (Hwy 57) • 507-635-2331 HISTORIC MANTORVILLE MINNESOTA

Quality Name Brand Product Prompt Courteous Service

507-373-8535 Toll Free 1-877-373-8535

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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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COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE & SALES

WE DO DIESEL REPAIR ON MOST VEHICLES

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We Now Do Spray In Box Liners

Call for pricing info

Viper Remote Start Dealer

Call for pricing 507-433-9555

FREE 4-Wheel Alignment with 4-Wheel Strut Purchase (Valued at $69.95)

• Total Wheel Alignment • Engine Repair • Tire Sales • Complete Diagnostics • Fuel Injection • A/C Service Special Pricing On Shocks & Struts • Call For Details

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730 N Broadway, Hwy. 63 Spring Valley, MN 507.346.7486 www.AWesomeAWdrivein.com

November Second part of Austin’s storytelling event, featuring breakfast, dialogue with the storytellers, and the opportunity to tell your own story. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

November 5th Thanksgiving Feast Fundraiser Holiday Inn Conference Center For more information and tickets contact the Jay C

120 YEARS IN AUSTIN Doing the Most Good Worship and Service Center

Sundays 10:00 am • 409 First Ave NE • 507-437-4566

Food Shelf

409 First Ave. NE • 507-437-4566

Hormel Nature Center at 507-437-7519.

November 8th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-4374561 November 10th - November 16th Calico Hutch Quilters Retreat Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center For more information, call 507-433-8000.

Voted BEST of Mower County Margaritas

Party Room Available

Donation Center

704 10th St. NE •507-433-7203

Salvation Army Store

209 4th St SE • 507-437-4566 Mens, Women's & Children's Clothing, Furniture, Household Goods and Miscellaneous​

507-434-5975 • 227 North Main Street • Austin

Youth Programs

• Mondays - Adventure Corps 6-7 pm (similar to Boy Scouts) • Tuesdays - Girl Programs 6-7 pm • Wednesdays - Bible Study 6-7 pm • Every Other Thursday - Movie Night

Every Day - Food & Drink Specials Catering Available

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

“Slip” into the east of LeRoy - Hometown Comfort with High Quality Care Respite Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care • Dedicated, caring & trained staff on-site 24 hours a day • RN and/or LPN available 7 days/week • Emergency call system • Exercise program • Daily activities • Real Home Cooking • Weekly Housekeeping and Laundry available

• Spacious apartments & suites •R ecreation spacious rooms with pool table for activities/events • Garage units available • Transportation within city limits • Accept private pay •A ccept Medical Assistance county/state waiver program

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Wildwood Grove A great place to call home

410 East Main St, LeRoy, MN

507.324.9515

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DONKERS

1107 1st Ave SW • Austin

Hometown Appliances

433-8608 Local Sales with Service

Open a Donkers Credit Card today and get 1 Year Interest FREE financing & FREE local delivery. *Check for details.

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November November 12th • 5:00-9:00 pm Bingo Brownsdale Fire Department November 17th-19th Holiday Open House Events Hormel Historic Home, Austin For more info check website or call 507-433-4243

Personal, Professional Tax & Accounting Service YEAR ‘ROUND

November 19th Hormel Historic Home Holiday Tea & Tour Hormel Historic Home, Austin Treat yourself to a tour of the 1871 home stylishly decorated for Christmas, and enjoy tea and a treat.

All ages welcome. Tickets available at the Hormel Historic Home or online at www.hormelhistorichome.org. For more info, call 507-433-4243.

Spring Valley Senior Living For the Seasons of Your Life 507-346-7381 www.svseniorliving.com

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Computerized Tax for Federal & All States

507-437-8511

204 12th St. SW • Austin, MN fasttax@fastincometax.net Locally Owned & Operated by Erik C. Newhouse,CPA

Housing with Services • Care Center • Home Health • Therapy

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• Fully furnished post hospital stay unit with private rooms and private bathrooms.

• Home Health • Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy: Physical, Occupational & Speech

507-346-1258

800 Memorial Drive ❖ Spring Valley, MN 55975

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• 1 5 word classified ad delivered to over 18,000 homes • Two FREE garage sale signs $ All for Deadline: Friday by 10 am Call 437-7731, stop by 3405 W Oakland Ave or email officemanager@mowercountyshopper.com

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November 25th Christmas In The City Held annually the day after Thanksgiving, this event promotes Austin as a great place to shop and celebrate the holiday season. For more information, call 507-437-4561

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

Mower County Recycling Center

BIG NEWS!!

HUGE CHANGES!!

Recycling pickup will change from twice a month to every week effective September 1st ALSO STARTING SEPTEMBER 1ST, MOWER COUNTY RECYCLING WILL ACCEPT PLASTIC CONTAINERS LABELED #1 THROUGH #7 ON THE BOTTOM.

Truck Lines, Inc.

IS NOW HIRING! COMPANY DRIVERS and OWNER OPERATORS Locally owned and operated.

Great Pay, Benefits, and Bonuses.

Our Company Drivers have newer equipment.

Our Owner Operators get discounted rates for service, fuel and more to help keep costs down!

Stay in the Midwest, be home often.

Ask about our TAX FREE MONEY! Check us out!

Apply on-line www.mcfgtl.com For info Contact Scott 507-437-9905 Experience needed.

Remove all caps and lids. Rinse all food residue from the containers before placing in the recycling bins.

As in the past, the following are NOT acceptable recyclable materials: - NO plastic cups/plates/silver ware - NO plastic bags - NO shrink wrap - NO non-container plastics (toys, laundry baskets, car parts, etc.)

- NO styrofoam of any kind - NO packing peanuts

WEEKLY PICKUP BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1ST

507-437-9551

www.co.mower.mn.us/recycling.html

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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 get 15% off your next bottle of wine?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Where can you go for auto, truck and farm tires in Austin?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Who provides free and confidential support services to individuals who have been victims of crime? ____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Who is your MN State Representative?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Who was voted one of the top 100 festivals?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Who has been designing your dreams since 1946?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. What business is proud to be a third generation ownership?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Who wants you to be satisfied with your trash hauling?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Where can you go to learn to play the piano, guitar, bass, or drums?________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Who do you contact for adult day programs with transportation provided?___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Who offers training for career, business or pleasure?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. Where can you buy discounted wine?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13. Who can you call for all your auction needs?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. Where can you find exciting programs for all ages?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. Who provides weekly curbside pickup?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16. Where can you buy rock products?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17. Who can you visit year round at the Mower County Fairgrounds?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18. Who has museum quality furnishings in Chatfield?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19. Who offers fully furnished post hospital stay units?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20. Who offers tax free money?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21. Who wants you to embrace what’s here and help them grow?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22. Who offers Cars of Distinction?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23. Who provides short term rehabilitation services?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 24. Who is committed to providing the highest quality nursing care and rehabilitative therapies?____________________________________________________________________________________ 25. Who offers furniture to reuse, restore, replace, remake-for just a few ideas and antiques, at one store?___________________________________________________________________________ 26. Which shopping mall is located just off I-90?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 27. Where do you find great food and great pricing today?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 28. What tour company will take you to see the Oak Ridge Boys?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29. What company is a fourth generation family business?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30. Where can women find education regarding pregnancy alternatives and the Good News of salvation?____________________________________________________________________________ 31. Where can you find HunterDouglas shades that have two fabrics in one shade for the ultimate in privacy and light control?__________________________________________________________ 32. Where can you find catering service and the Best of Mower County margaritas?_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 33. Where can you find Vietnamese cuisine? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 34. When you open a credit card at Donkers Hometown Appliance, what are 3 things you receive?__________________________________________________________________________________ 35. Where can you find youth programs M-Th from 6:00-7:00 pm?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 36. With a coupon where can you get an additional 3¢ per pound for aluminum cans?_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 37. Who’s vision is inspiring the desire to grow as individuals & be a leader for change in their own lives?___________________________________________________________________________ 38. What business offers an eco friendly paint option? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 39. Where can you go to simplify your life with affordable maintenance-free living?_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 40. Who has a new office located on 1500 7th Ave NW, Austin?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 41. Who recently remodeled their place of business?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 42. Who is celebrating 30 years in Austin?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 43. Who and what changed Kenny Knutson’s life?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 44. Who has served the Austin area since 1983?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 45. Who provides Accounting Service year ‘round?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 46. Who’s exceeding expectations every day?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 47. Who now does spray in box liners?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 48. Who is celebrating 70 years of family ownership?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 49. Where is there a great place you can call home?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 50. Name the author speaking at the Hormel Historic Home on October 10th._____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 51. Austin Park & Recreation offers what kind of camp in September for parent/child, gr 2-4?_______________________________________________________________________________________ 52. Where can you rent a single or double recumbent bicycle?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 53. What’s the time and date for the HNC 8K Trail Run?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 54. Who is taking reservations for 2017 already?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 55. Who can help you Open The Door To Your Dreams?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 56. Who has been on top of the world?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 57. Who is celebrating 60 years?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 58. Serving all faiths in the Austin area, the Mayer Funeral Home was established in what year?____________________________________________________________________________________ 59. Where can you get quality care with a small town touch?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 60. Who is Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa’s largest window treatment service?___________________________________________________________________________________________

Name __________________________________________________________________________

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Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail, fax, scan or bring your entry form to The Mower County Shopper, 3405 W. Oakland Ave., Austin, MN 55912 by Wednesday, September 7, 2016.

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 9, 2016. Winners announced Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the Mower County Shopper. Thank you for your entry!

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