SHOPPER
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Vol. 147 - No. 06
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
Osage, Iowa
Osage Alliance Church
Let the Creative Friendly Staff at
help elp you find find something special for the one you love.
Family User Friendly
Valentine Special
Sunday School 9:00 AM Sunday Worship 10:15 AM
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Wednesdays 6:30 PM AWANA Clubs K-5 Youth Group 6-12
Starting at 5 p.m.
Tues, Feb 14th
www.osagecma.com 726 State St., Osage
Choose Between Our: Grilled Prime Rib
641-732-3290
OR
Flat Iron Steak & Shrimp OR
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Fresh flowers from only the finest growers Beautifully grown blooming & green plants Fun balloons & GUND stuffed animals Unique gifts & so much more!
Only $ 29.99
OPEN Sun., Feb. 12th 11am-4pm
Sunday, Feb. 12th
Visit our website or check us out on facebook www.osageflowergallery.com
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Includes complimentary glass of champagne, dinner salad, signature mashed potatoes & dessert
104 N. Elm St. • Cresco • 563-547-3300 627 Main St. • Osage • 641-832-3300
530 Main St., Osage 641-732-3294 MS-68476
$6 Everyone Welcome MS-67419
We Know the Way to Your
L O V E
Valentine’s Heart...
Full Service Florist For All Your Valentine’s Needs Fresh Flowers Balloons Valentine’s Signs & Decor We Deliver Anywhere in the County! Let Us Help Make This Valentine’s Day One She Will Remember!!
Russell Stover & Abdallah Candy Bath & Body Products Musical & Pop-Up Cards Wine/Wine accessories Jewelry (Including Bauble LuLu interchangeable beads) and scarves Gift cards also make a great gift!
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Your Osage Store
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641-832-3506
Val Williams - owner 609 Main Street, Osage, IA Phone: 641-732-5594 Toll Free: 1-866-418-7684 www.valblossoms.com
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Check out our entire inventory at...
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Josh Lee - Tech, Casey Rolland - Lead Tech, Allan Cornwell - Parts Manager, Paul Hanna - Detail, Braiden Ranken - Tech, John Ross - Service Manager
Ask for a
FREE OIL CHANGE
tire rotation & Everyday inspection most Low Price $ makes/models up to 5qt. 5W30
1-800-397-0011 • 641-732-5561 • FREE
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TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Feb. 8, 2012
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STEP UP THE LOOK OF YOUR
Do it yourselfers are welcome!
HOME!
• Carpet • Vinyl • Tile • Hardwoods • Hardwood Refinish • Carpet Cleaning • Window Treatments
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C.C.I. Flooring MS-68586
Osage, Iowa
641-832-2408
NEW LOOK • NEW TO YOU Furniture Furnishing Fitness Equipment Don’t Forget To Check Out Affordables Thrift Store
Osage Community Daycare wishes to acknowledge the generous contributions from the following:
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Affordables On st MS-68752
Helping people work
A To Z Drying Chisholm Insurance C US Bank City of Osage Gross and McPhail Jason and Katie Penfold
219 1st SW Phone: 423-0236 Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm
A part of NIVC Services - Your Donations help people with barriers to employment become productive citizens.
Johnson Chemical Main Realty Mary Dunea Osage Rotary Osage American Legion
Osage Kiwanis Shop On State Town and Country Insurance The Community Chest FEMC
Thank You for your Support! Looking for quality, affordable day care call 641-732-3992.
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MS-68580
Phone: 641-732-5576 Wellmark Medicare supplement insurance plans are not affiliated with any government agency. To be eligible you must reside in the service area of the plan. Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ©2011 Wellmark, Inc.
CITY
STATE
ZIP + 4
PHONE #
Mail to: MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402 or call 1-800-832-2274 or drop your payment off at the Press-News office
TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Feb. 8, 2012
Tired of Driving A Dirty Car?
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$
15 Car Wash
• Complete Exterior Wash • Windows
You’re one call away from a great Medicare supplement plan from The Blues®.
Leo E Chisholm, LUTCF Senior Agent
5 Presidential Court Osage, IA 50461-1549 641-732-4560 Call and ask for Keri 702 Chase Street, Osage
641-832-2246
Wellmark Medicare supplement insurance plans are not affiliated with any government agency. Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. © 2011 Wellmark, Inc., Des Moines, IA 22P009-2012A MS-68599
OPENING Fri., Feb. 10 IS THIS YOU AT
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Providing excellent service at reasonable rates.
SHOWTIMES Friday 7 p.m. Saturday 7 p.m. Sunday 2 & 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday 7 p.m.
Nick and Tim will custom build your computer system to fit your needs.
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C O M P U T E R S, L.L.C.
We Take Pride In Our Quality Service!
4350 Dancer Ave. • St. Ansgar, Iowa • 641.713.2141
(641) 732-3445 Osage, IA 50461 (641) 424-4865 Mason City, IA 50401
Est. in 1993 Harlan Bisbee, E.A. www.bisbeetax.com
(507) 529-0520 Rochester, MN 55904 (641) 737-2428 Stacyville, IA 50476
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Box 208, Hwy 9 Box 139, Hwy 105 Osage 641-732-3719 Northwood 641-324-1154 MS-68588
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TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Feb. 8, 2012
BE A SPINNER! Osage Classes Are Here! Multiple Classes, 20 bikes
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Open House/Sign Up Feb. 11th • 10-noon 108 S 7 th, behind China House
Call 641.713.3114 for more information
“For All Your Home Improvement Needs”
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• New Construction • Remodel • Roofing • Siding • Tile & Harwood Flooring
Elgin Custom Carpentry 1990 Mitchell Line St., Rudd, IA 50471 MS-66212
515-290-1330 Jason Elgin elgin.carpentry@gmail.com
WINTER IS HERE! Don’t be left out in the cold APARTMENTS AVAILABLE Enjoy all the comforts of HOME without the worries winter can bring! To learn more and arrange for a personal tour, please call Kathy Shaw today.
641-732-3300
Specialized in Pole Buildings
*All **A A All ll admission ad a d mi s ss sio on n fees ees s 100% 00% % refundable rrefundable. a Pets are welcome.
Free Estimates Metal Custom Length
Services included in the monthly charge
We Put METAL on HOUSE ROOFS ALE LUMBER O VERHEAD DOORS ETC. ENS D
• Weekly housekeeping • Noon meal • 24 Hour security System • Health and wellness and social activities • Garages with inside access • Free laundry usage
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CE Cellulose $6.05 A BAG (FREE BLOWER USE) 2/15 LOUS
Riverside Metal Roofing, LLC 2692 115 St. Floyd, IA 50435 Floyd 218 N Over Bridge East 2 Mi.-Sign IA
641-398-2473 / 641-228-5435 / FAX 641-398-6003
925 Heritage Dr. Osage, IA 50461
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TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Feb. 8, 2012
Notice of Annual Meeting
If you are looking for
for
How Hot Is YOUR Love?
MAYTAG APPLIANCES
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Floral Specials Starting at $15
❤ Truffles ❤ Jewelry ❤ Balloons 1313 Gilbert St., Charles City
stop by Adams Plumbing & Heating in Stacyville.
641-228-6193
to be held
We have been selling appliances in Stacyville since 1929.
at the offices of the Association located at 708 Chase Street, Osage, Iowa 50461
We service what we sell!
or toll free
800-461-6193 Mon. - Fri. 8-5:30 Sat. 9-4
Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 MS-69008
at 1:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served following the meeting.
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Norman E. Johnson
HAPPY ADS
President - Treasurer
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(641) 732-3778 Osage, lowa
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Fixed annuities offer you flexibility, security and guarantees. • You decide when to lock-in to a competitive interest rate. • You determine how long you want to earn that guaranteed1 rate. • Your contributions accumulate on a tax-deferred basis, so your money can grow more quickly over time. To learn more about our fixed annuity options and see how simple it can be to plan for your future, call today.
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All members are urged to attend.
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Take Control of Your Financial Future
641-710-2308 102 N. Broad Street, Stacyville, IA
Artie Day 709 Chase St Osage (641) 732-5843
Auto I Home I Life I Business I College I Retirement
sale
112 No. 6th St. - Osage
20% off storewide!
Fri. Feb. 10 Sat. Feb. 11 Mon. Feb. 13 Tue. Feb. 14 We think our customers are great! We hope you can join us during this special Valentine event! Please remember to check our website at: homesweethome-sta.com for information on other upcoming events. Store hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 641-713-4698
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The annual Osage Kindergarten Round-up will be held on March 15 and 16, 2012. Parents with children who will be five years old on or before September 15, 2012, are requested to clip out the coupon below and return to the lincoln Elementary School (515 Chase Street) as soon as possible. CHILD’S NAME BIRTH DATE
(last)
(month)
(fi rst) (day)
(year)
(middle) SEX
PARENT’S NAME ADDRESS
(street)
(city)
(zip code)
HOME/CELL PHONE NO. Do you prefer: Thursday
8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Friday
8:15. a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
No preference Each session will last approximately 1-1/2 hours. You will receive a letter prior to these dates indicating when you are scheduled to attend and other pertinent information.
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MS-68081
Neither the company nor its agents give tax, accounting or legal advice. Consult your professional advisers in these areas. 1The guarantees expressed here are based on the claims-paying ability of Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. Securities & services offered through EquiTrust Marketing Services, LLC +, 5400 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266, 877/860-2904, Member SIPC. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company+*, Western Agricultural Insurance Company+*, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company+*/West Des Moines, IA. +Affiliates *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services © 2010 FBL Financial Group, Inc. A115 (5-10)
TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Feb. 8, 2012
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Miller Lite, Coors Light, MGD 64
Coke Products
24 pk.
24 pk.
633 Chase Street, Osage, IA Phone: 641-732-5271 Mon. - Sat. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Every Wednesday 5% Discount for Senior Citizens
$ 99
6
Meat Premium Farms
GROUND BEEF BONELESS PORK 81% LEAN LOIN CHOPS
$ 89
2
10/$
lb.
Blackwell Angus
5 oz.
10
Tyson Family Pak
BONELESS BONE IN SPLIT CHUCK ROAST FRYER BREAST
$ 99
2
Bob Evans
$ 59
1
Asst. Var., 20-24 oz.
Our Family
6
BACON O
3
John Morrell
OFF THE BONE SLICED MEAT TUBS
2/$
16 oz.
John Morrell
7
JUMBO MEAT FRANKS FR
2/$
16 oz.
Our Family
3
2/$
7 oz.
Our Family
3/$
John Morrell
3
16 oz.
Premium Farm
2/$
11-16 oz.
$ 49
Our Family
$ 49
2 Dairy
2 Frozen
Yoplait
OreIda
YOGURT
FRENCH FRIES OR HASBROWNS H
lb.
Tropicana
6
ORANGE JUICE
2/$ 59 oz.
6
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
$ 99 Asst. Var., 15 oz.
2
2/$
28-30 oz.
Digiorno
PIZZA 12"
2/$
11
10/$
10
GARLIC CHEESE TOAST
15 oz.
10-13 oz.
2
Totinos
SHREDDED CHEESE
PIZZA
$ 99
3/$
2 lbs.
Asst. Var., 10.4-10.8 oz.
Eggo
CHEESE SPREADS 8 oz.
3
Chesters 8 pc. Chicken Meal, Large Side, 16 w wedges, edg 4 rolls
Soft Sugar
lb.
COOKIES OO
$
1699
2/$ 12 ct.
5
Kretschmar
Chocolate Chip
VIRGINIA SMOKED HAM
MUFFINS
$ 99
4
$ 99
2
lb.
Mrs. Gerry’s
Italian
MACARONI SALAD
BREAD
2
STEAKHOUSE POTATO SALAD
1
21 oz.
Butter & Egg Dinner Rolls
$ 49
2
$ 89
2
lb.
12 ct.
Tisdale
$
14
$ 99
30 pk.
750 ml.
3
Livingston Cellars Wine W
Platinum
$ 49
7
Leinenkugel
Asst. Var., 12-16 oz.
Cigarette Marlboro Cigarettes Red $5.55 pk. $53.33 Carton 72’s $4.55 pk. $47.83 Carton
Special Blend $4.55 pk. $47.83 Carton L&M $4.24 pk. $41.42 Carton
Everyday Low Prices
5
6 pk.
Nabisco
COCOA KRISPIES, FROSTED FLAKES, FRUIT LOOPS, APPLE JACKS, CORN POPS, RICE KRISPIES
OREOS
$ 99
2/$
1
Asst. Var. 14-16 oz.
Our Family
Our Family
SEMI SWEET CHOC. CHIPS
$ 99
1
12 oz.
Country Hearth Split Top
5
1.5 ltr.
Captain Morgan
4 Asst. Flavors
5
FLOUR
2/$
3 Poptarts 5 lbs.
WHEAT BREAD
$ 99 24 oz.
2/$ HI-C
JUICE BOX
$ 29 Asst. Var., 8-12 oz.
ERA
5
Asst. Var., 14.7 oz.
2
44/$
9
10 ct.
Crisco
LAUNDRY DETERGENT VEGETABLE OIL
3/$ 50 oz.
10
Rice A Roni or Noodle Roni
$ 99
3
48 oz.
Old Dutch
POTATO CHIPS
Spiced Rum Sp
$
49
27
1.75 ltr.
6-7 oz.
5
$ 99
2
pp3.99
Kleenex
Our Family
CREAMED SOUP FACIAL TISSUE
Sobe life
Powerade
$ 69
2
$ 99
lb.
Kelloggs
5/$ 50 All Var.
WAFFLES
$ 69
6 pk.
lb.
Grocery
COOKIES
59
Bud Light
Chiliean
RED OR GREEN GRAPES
ANJOU PEARS
Keebler
Wine
Light g Beer
lb.
BABY PEELED CARROTS
1
Beverages Natural
SEEDLESS NAVEL ORANGES
4 ct.
$ 99
lb.
Mrs. Gerry’s
lb.
Washington
8-7-14 oz.
$ 99
2 ¢ 89 $ 99 1 ¢ 99
California
lb.
$ 49
Our Family
Shullsburg
Bakery
DINNERS
BOWL
2/$
2 $ 99 2 $ 29 1
Banquet
Asst. Var., 8-10.5 oz.
$ 49
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5
New York
6
$ 49
Deli
$ 48
California
Sweet Gold PINEAPPLE
Fresh
12 oz.
Blue Bonnet
1
2
Our Family Cooked Shrimp Ring 10 oz...................... .....................$5.99 $5.99
6
LEAN BONELESS BULK PORK SAUSAGE PORK LOIN ROAST REG. OR ITALIAN
10/$
10 lbs.
5
SMOKEHOUSE KIELBASA TASTY PORK OR SMOKED SAUSAGE SAUSAGE ROLLS
$ 29
STRAWBERRIES
RUSSET POTATOES
Sweet Tender Warm Water Lobster Tails 8 oz. ............... $9.99 ea
6
LUNCHEON MEATS 16 oz.
Red Ripe
Idaho
ASPARAGUS
$ 99
20 oz.
Produce
$ 99
Bob Evans
2/$
+ Tax & Dep.
Blackwell Angus Boneless Ribeye Steak .......................... ..........................$7.99 $7.99 lb.
lb.
OVEN BAKED BAKED POTATOES OR CASSEROLES MAC & CHEESE
Asst. Var. 4 oz.
Valentine’s Day Meal Deal
59
14
PRICES GOOD Through Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
+ Tax & Dep.
Fresh
$
Visit our website for exclusive coupon offers! www.paylessfoodsia.com
Water
69¢
32 oz.
10/$ 1.5 ltr.
5/$ 10.5 Asst. Var.
10
Deli Menu WED., FEB. 8 – Chicken & Dressing, Beef Stroganoff, Pork Chops, Bacon Cheeseburger, Turkey & Cheddar Panini, Tenderloin, Chili and Cheddar Baked Potato Soup.
THURS., FEB. 9 – BBQ Ribs, Chicken and Noodles, Enchilada Stack, Sloppy Joe, Grilled Ham & Cheese, Tomato Basil Chicken Fillet, Chili and Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup. FRI., FEB. 10 – Tacos- Beef or Chicken, Oriental Cuisine, Battered Cod, Beef & Noodles, Tenderloin, Pizza Burger, Fish Sandwich, Chili & Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.
SAT., FEB. 11 – Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Grilled Cheese, Chili. SUN., FEB. 12 – Chesterfried Chicken and JoJos. MON., FEB 13 – Meatloaf, Chicken Bruschetta Bake, Oriental
Snickers
4
TWIX MINIS
$ 49
3
11.5 oz.
3/$ 3 Lays
POTATO CHIPS
2/$
6
10 oz.
Our Family
Sara Lee Iron
KIDS BREAD
$ 99
1
5
84-150 ct.
KETCHUP K
$ 89
2
64 oz.
Duncan Hines
Our Family
CAKE MIX
CANDY
Cuisine, Cheeseburger, Ham & Swiss Flat Out, Chicken Fillet, Chili and California Medley.
TUES., FEB. 14
– Pork Roast, Calico Bean Casserole, Cheesy Chicken Casserole, Sloppy Joe, Hot Pork Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, Chili and Homemade Chicken Wild Rice Soup.
4/$ Asst. Var., 6-14 oz.
5
2/$ Asst. Var. 18.25 oz.
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