Vol. 146 - No. 31 Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011 Osage, Iowa
TOWN AND COUNTRY
SHOPPER
112 N. 6th Street, P.O. Box 60, Osage, IA 50461 641-732-3721 • Toll Free 800-832-2274
Farmer’s
“Thank You!’’ We thank Our Savior’s Lutheran Congregation and the Osage Community for the receptions, gifts, cards, and kind notes given and sent to us for our farewell on July 23-24. We appreciate your prayers and support of our new faith journey to Cedar Falls. We cherish the bond of friendship we share.
Market
Every Saturday 9 -11 a.m Every Wednesday 2:45 - 5 p.m
MS-45335
Our feelings of being blessed to live and serve in Osage and Our Savior’s is echoed by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1:3-5: I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing of the gospel from the first day until now.
• Baked Goods (Pies, Cookies, Breads) • Fresh Produce in Season Contact Lorraine Burkholder 641-732-4635
Pastor Denny & Dorothea Hanson & family Pastor Max Schultz.
Town & Country Plaza
Ron’s Lounge would like to thank all of our patrons for the wonderful 29 years of fun. Thanks to our help & especially to our boys, Mark, Kenny and Keith and their families. Ron & Lola MS-44992
MS-43444
OSAGE PARK AND REC YOUTH SOCCER
Little Cedar 2011
FORMS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL – 806 MAIN STREET, OSAGE
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT and “A SOCIAL GATHERING”
AND AT OUR WEBSITE www.osageia.govoffice3.com
All Alumni, Former Students, Teachers Parents, Family and Friends are Invited to Participate.
OPEN TO ALL YOUTH IN MITCHELL COUNTY $15 FEE—COVERS FALL & SPRING REGISTRATION DEADLINE AUGUST 29
The Little Cedar 2-Person Best Ball Golf Tournament at Riceville Country Club, Men and Women, Partners Assigned by Drawing.
$25 FEE AFTER AUGUST 29
Call 732-3992 for information Or stop by 915 Pine Street.
CITY HALL HOURS: MON-FRI 8 AM – NOON; 1- 5 PM
(Delbert Doane 641-983-4478)
MS-43290
DHS Licensed Well Trained Staff (DHS Requirements) Free and Reduced Meal Program Transportation Available Accepts DHS Payment Assistance No Contracts or Minimum Hours
4 YEARS OLD THROUGH 6TH GRADE
Saturday, August 6, 2011 12:00 pm
Saturday, August 6, 2011 6:00 pm
Has openings in all age areas
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MS-45078
HAPPY ADS
A Little Cedar ‘SOCIAL GATHERING’ at Gerbs Bar & Grill, Plus Excellent Food. 203 E. School St, Stacyville, Iowa
$
“See You There, Spread The Word!”
1 col. x 3 inches (INCLUDES PHOTO)
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Leon Schrage • 319-351-1853
MS-44517
112 No. 6th St. - Osage
Dungey’s Furniture • Flooring • Windows www.dungeysfurnitureandfloors.com
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960 East Main New Hampton Dial 394-4174 Toll Free 888-799-1895 Open Thursday Evenings
* With Approved Credit MS-44519
Town ʻn Country Plaza Osage Dial 732-4424 Toll Free 1-888-799-1896 Open Thursday Evenings
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TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Aug. 3, 2011
3 p.m.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
BREAKFAST SPECIAL for
MEMBERS OF THE LITTLE CEDAR COOP ELEVATOR ARE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS ON
Buy any one of our Breakfast specials and receive the second of equal or lesser value 50% off
TUESDAY , AUGUST 10,2011 2010 TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, THEV.F.W. V.F.W. IN IN OSAGE 6:30 ATATTHE OSAGEATAT 6:30P.M. P.M. WITH SUPPER FOLLOWING THE MEETING. WITH SUPPER BRING FOLLOWING THIS CARD FOR ATTENDANCE THE MEETING.PRIZE! MS-44158
Month of August!
Offer valid until August 31st, 2011 with copy of this ad.
Dam Bar and Grill MS-45400
720 W Main St., Mitchell, IA 50461 PH 641-732-5863
DeanKeith Barker, Sec’y Meitner Little Cedar Coop Elevator
Osage Chamber of Commerce
Sacred Heart School
Ribbon Cutting
Will W ill host registration for the 2011-2012 for students in Kindergarten g thru 6th grade g
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH Meet at 2:15 p.m. Ribbon Cutting at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served! Hope you can join us!
On Monday, August 8th from 10-6
Ecky’s Ice Cream Shoppe 720 Main Street Osage, Iowa
Please contact Colly at 732-5221
(Please Contact the Chamber Office to RSVP, 732-3163 or chamber@osage.net)
with any questions.
Chamber members, Please come support a new local business!
MS-45406
MS-45210
GREAT GAS MILEAGE
NOW SHOWING
Dr. Patrick Draayer at Abens Chiropractic is offering more specials in the month of August! Give your kids a health boost with this Back-to-School Deal:
*Children’s Complete Liquid Multiple Supplement & Total Veggie Supplement together for a discounted price!
2010 CHEVY HHR LT Red, Cloth, Cruise, CD, PW, PL, PS, 37696 miles $15,395 Red, Leather Heated Seats, 58699 miles $29,495 Gray, AWD, Cruise, Cloth, 2006 Chevy Equinox LT 75714 miles $13,450 Red, Heated Leather Seats, 2005 Ford 500 LTD 90147 miles $9,995
2007 Chevy Tahoe LTZ
SHOWTIMES
Ask for a
Take advantage of our Full-Body Ion Detoxification System this month and ask about our discount packages! Dr. Draayer’s NEW patients in August receive a FREE Full-Body Ion Detoxification Session with their first office call! Abens Chiropractic
MS-44506
Friday & Saturday @ 7 p.m. Sunday 2 & 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday 7 p.m.
827 Main St. Osage, IA 50461 (641) 732-3223 abenschiropractic@gmail.com
641-713-4460 • 641-732-5561 www.mckinleyautoandrv.com
MS-41755
MS-44984
NIACC
MS-44515
“We Want You Here!”
Going Back to College is Easy! • Scholarships are available to adults who want or need a fresh start with an education. • If you’re at least 23 years-old and haven’t taken a NIACC credit class in the past three years, you’re eligible for the scholarships. For more information, contact the Admission Office at 641.422.4245 to sign up, or go to www.niacc.edu MS-41093
NIACC’s fall semester begins August 29.
TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Aug. 3, 2011
DENTURES
Home Sweet Home Loans
No. Iowa Dentures
Whether you want to refinance your existing home, or build or buy your dream home, contact me for your real estate and home equity loan needs!
Title 19 Accepted
641-923-2294
MS-45196
501 Main Street Osage, IA 50461 641-732-3701 www.firstcitizensnb.com Member FDIC
AGRICULTURE • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL
Mary Nicholson
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3S
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To place a
Classified Ad
call 1-800-832-2274 SPECIALIZED POLE BUILDINGS
OSAGE
One Stop Metal Shop Etc. Metal 30 year $73.00 sq. ft. Stock $2.34 lin. ft.
Auto Body THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Engineered Truss Built Here Cellulose 565 with 22HP Blower MS-43708
“Swallowing your pride occasionally will never give you indigestion.”
Lumber Poles Clopay Overhead Doors
We Put Metal House Roofs Buildings
Riverside Metal Roofing, LLC 218 N Over Bridge East 2 Mi.-Sign-Floyd, IA 641-398-2473 • 641-228-5435• FAX 641-398-6003
WE OFFER... *FREE computerized Estimates * Direct Insurance Approved Shop
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*ASE Certified *I-Car Trained
1 col. x 3 inches (INCLUDES PHOTO)
112 N. 6th St. - Osage
*Computerized Frame Alignment
Towing Available within Osage!
FREE
*Baked on Finish for Factory-Like Quality *Life Time Warranty
KURT MILLS 2021 Highway 9 • Osage, IA Phone 732-5766
$25 OFF Brake Service
Free Battery Inspection
MS-44509
Transmission Flush Special $20 Off Regular Price. All Makes - All Models
Oil Change Everyday Low Price $26.95 up to 5 qt. 5W30 FREE tire rotation & inspection most makes/models
Need Tires Check out our selection
Alignment Special starting @ $29.95
Free Alignment with tire purchase.
When you can’t quite finish the job yourself, call a professional from the Press-News billboard page.
641-732-5561 • 641-713-4460
MS-44507
Check our website: www.mckinleyautoandrv.com
Osage Community Schools Conferences for All Students & Parents on Thursday, August 18 (sign up at registration for a 20 minute time slot)
Classes Begin on Monday, August 22 at 8:25
Registration Dates Registration at High School Cafeteria Friday, August 5 from 8 am to 4 pm Monday, August 8 from 10 am to 6 pm Book Rental Pre-Kindergarten ........................................... $30.00 K-12............................................................... $60.00 Student Planners Grades 4-12..................................................... $5.00 Band & Chorus 9-12 Uniform/Robe Cleaning...........................$10.00 5-12 Instrument Rental .................................. $50.00 5-12 Percussion Rental .................................. $25.00 Parking Fee 9-12 Parking Fee ............................................$15.00 Activity Tickets Student Ticket (10 events) ............................. $20.00 Adult Ticket (6 events) ................................... $20.00
Hot Lunch Lunch Breakfast Elementary .......................$1.85 $1.00 Middle/High School ..........$1.90 $1.05 Adult................................ $2.30 $1.25 Reduced Price ................. .40 .30 Extra Milk ........................ .40 .40 In-Town Busing – Yearly Fee 1 Child ...................................................... $180.00 2 Children ................................................. $270.00 3 or more Children .................................... $315.00 Copying Fees Per Page ....................................................... $ .20 Lamination/Ln. Ft ......................................... $ .40 Transparencies ............................................. $ .50 Booster Club Memberships will be available at registration.
Administration Steve Bass ................................... Superintendent 732-5381 Tim Hejhal ........................... High School Principal 732-3102 Ross Grafft ....................... Middle School Principal 732-3127 Mark Knudtson ........................... Lincoln Principal 732-5856
Board of Education Konnie Snider .......................................President Karla Mitchell ...............................Vice-President Jerry Brandau......................................... Director Herb Wright ............................................ Director Neil Wubben ........................................... Director
Student, parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services for the Osage Community School District are hereby notified that this school district does not discriminate on the basis of age (for employment), race, religion, creed, color, sex/gender, marital status, socio-economic status, national origin, geographical location, sexual orientation, gender identify or disability in admission or access to, or treated in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school district’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). 504 or Iowa Code 280.3 is directed to contact the High School Counselor, Osage Community Schools, at 641-732-3102. MS-43576
TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Aug. 3, 2011
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