Vol. 145 - No. 40 Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 Osage, Iowa
D/S Boxholder Rural or Star Route Local
TOWN AND COUNTRY
SHOPPER
112 N. 6th Street, P.O. Box 60, Osage, IA 50461 641-732-3721 • Toll Free 800-832-2274
One Stop Christmas Shop Home Based Business Show
Sacred Heart Gym November 9th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. A portion of the profits will be donated to Sacred Heart School • Crafts • Home/Personal Products • Jewelry • Purses • Massages • Scholastic Book fair will be open
NEW Medicare Supplement Plans from The Blues®.
Holiday Wreath Fund Raiser
Call me today about new, lower-cost options from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Proceeds will help finance the Osage High School band trip to Washington D.C.
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CRAIG SNIDER TOWN & COUNTRY INSURANCE AGENCY 711 Main Street • Osage, IA Phone: 641-732-5576
for a FRESH evergreen wreath
20” with a red velvet bow and pine cones
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MITCHELL COUNTY HOME HEALTH /PUBLIC HEALTH FLU VACCINATION CLINIC
To place your order see a band member or contact Beth Bellairs at 832-8113.
Sale dates Sept. 27t h - Oct. 11th Pick up date is Nov. 23rd at 3:30 p.m. in the Band Room MS-4400
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Tractor and Implement Inc.
OCTOBER 14TH
Osage Booster Club
3787 Red Ball Road, Osage, IA Phone (641) 732-5044
Mitchell County Services Building 415 Pleasant St––Osage 1:00PM-4:00PM
Soup Supper
RENTALS
Friday, October 8th High School Cafeteria Serving from 5:00-7:30 pm
OCTOBER 20TH Evergreen Senior Living 925 Heritage Dr––Osage 1:00PM-3:00PM
Cost: $22.00 No Appointments Needed!
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* Trencher * Pallet Forks * Rock Bucket * Harley Rake * Tree Shears * Skid loader * Gehl Telescopic Fork Lift * Mini Excavator
Choice of Homemade Chili or Chicken Noodle and all the Fixings
Cost $5 per person
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We accept Medicare Part B & Title XIX You must have your card with you
* Skid loader attachments * Post Hole Augers 9”, 12”, 18” * Grapple Fork 66” * Concrete Breaker * Broom * Grade Master * Tree Spade
Ninth grade game begins at 5 pm Osage/Forest City Varsity game begins at 7:30 pm
TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Oct. 6, 2010
Leo E Chisholm, LUTCF Senior Agent
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5 Presidential Court Osage, IA 50461-1549 641-732-4560 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 Associations. © Wellmark, Inc., Des Moines, IA. 22P009-2010-IA (U 4/10)
8 mi. N of St. Ansgar on Mona Drive or 1 mi. S. of Lyle, MN on Hwy. 218
FALL BAZAAR
We will accept your USED OIL. Bring by or we will pick up. Call us at McKinley GM
DENTURES No. Iowa Dentures
WUBBEN
Title 19 Accepted
641-923-2294
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Osage
Sat., Oct. 9th 9 a.m.-1 p.m. * Bake Sale * Canned Goods * Crafts & Misc. Come for coffee... Stay for lunch!
Don’t forget! Vote Independent
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Mona Lutheran Church
for Supervisor Paid for by Wubben for Supervisor
20 Years!!!
641-732-5561 St.Ansgar
Thanks John
641-713-4460
Looking forward to many more! From
OSAGE AUTO SALVAGE
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You’re one call away from a great Medicare Supplement plan from The Blues®.
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Jerry - Pat - PeeWee FALL PERM SPECIAL
From now till Thanksgiving All Thursday Perms (short to medium length hair only – long hair $10 more)
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FRONT PORCH SALON Brenda Esdohr, Stylist 311 S Washington, St Ansgar • 641-736-4087 www.FrontPorchSalon.com
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MCRHC & Fox River Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness
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St. Ansgar - October 6, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Riceville - October 21, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Osage - October 25, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Call 732-6100 OR 736-4401 for an appointment
SHOWTIMES Fri & Sat 7 pm Sunday 2 & 7 pm Mon-Thurs. 7 pm
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For every woman who has a Mammogram at MCRHC during the month of October, Fox River is giving a pair of Breast Cancer Awareness socks. Fox River pioneered the women's fit sock with a specially-designed toe box and smaller heel pocket that better fits a woman's foot.
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Are you connected? Call our advertising department to advertise ONLINE.
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TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Oct. 6, 2010
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RECENT TRADE IN Gordy’s Repair & Implement Stacyville, IA • 641-710-2289
OSAGE
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE OR RENT
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
MANURE SPREADERS-NEW S&R 425 Hyd. Push-Vert. Beater S&R 700 Hyd. Push-Vert. Beater Kuhn Knight 2054 Vert. Beater Kuhn/Knight 8132 Slinger-600 bu. M&W EARTHMASTERS 1165-5 Shank-New 1465-5/7 Shank-New 2500F-11 Shank-Used M&W 1865-7-Used
STALK CHOPPERS Balzer 1200-12 ft. (used) Balzer 1500-15 ft. (Demo’d)-SOLD Schulte FX 520 20 ft. Rotary SKID-STEERS & ATTACHMENT Skid-steers Attachments Bobcat S-185 Bobcat Cement Breaker Bobcat S-250 Bobcat Land Pulverizer Bobcat Trencher MANURE SPREADERS Used-Will Rent Out (2) Knight 8018 Slingers-400 bu. (2) Knight 8024 Slingers-500 bu. Knight 8030 Slinger-600 bu. GRAIN CARTS ‘07 Unverferth 8250 Unverferth 6225-New Unverferth 7250-New
WE OFFER... *FREE computerized Estimates
THE DEALS ARE SUPER AT COOPER’S
“Risk going out on the limb. That’s where the fruit is.”
* Direct Insurance Approved Shop
TRACTORS IH 706-G-SOLD Belarus 820 Diesel-NEW!
*ASE Certified
STIHL POWER UNIT W/ ATTACHMENTS Lawn Sweeper, Chain Saw, Weed Trimmer WIL-RICH 2900 PLOW 8-Bottom GRAVITY BOXES Brent 740-Used Year-a-Round 550-Used M&W 300-Used
*Computerized Frame Alignment *Baked on Finish for Factory-Like Quality *Life Time Warranty
KURT MILLS 2021 Highway 9 • Osage, IA Phone 732-5766 MS-5481
Randy & Janice owners
SPORT AND REC SALE
IF YOU’RE DRIVING IT WE’D BE HAPPY TO WORK ON IT!
Sat. Oct. 9th, 2010 @ 9:00 A.M.
WE WANT TO BE “YOUR GO TO PLACE”
CAMPERS & VEHICLES: 2007 Jayco Jaylight pull behind: 2006 Homette travel tr: ’90 Coachman Catalina Class C 24’: ’86 Coachman 29’ bumper hitch camper: ’73 Winnebago motorhome (70 K): 2004 F-150 crew cab (107 k): ’99 Grand prix GTP: ’99 LS Blazer S-10 4 x 4: 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee: ’87 Classic suburban: ’85 Dodge Ram 50 custom: ’04 Bombiardier ATV (1393 mi): flatbed trailer: 8 1⁄2 x 10 encl 2 pl trailer: small trailer. LAWN: Bolens HT 20 w/60” deck, 4’ tiller & cutter & 54” push blade: JD 950 dsl utility: Craftsman GT 5000 w/ 25hp & 54” deck: Craftsman lawn cart: '78 & 2002 Club cars: '86 Honda TRX 4 wh. w/snow blade. BOATS: ’82 Sand-piper & ’94 shorelander tr: ’87 Bayliner fish & ski: ’04 Mercury 2.5 motor & stand:’79 Silverline 16 1⁄2’ boat: life jackets. MISC: Load of firewood: Maple fireplace w/cast iron insert: pickup toolbox: bed liner: go carts: Case IH pedal tractor w/ wagon: JD 824 24”snowblower: Meyer power angle 7 1⁄2’ snow blade: Proline compound bow: Ensign, Selsi & Swift Admiral binoculars: 12 ga 3.5” Browning silver hunter: Remington XP 100 221 Fireball w/ scope: Belgium Browning 9mm high power pistol: Browning Lever Rifle 22- 250: approx 150 guns: Western 4 1⁄2” blade & operation freedon 10” blade knives: approx 150 fishing poles: 5 bicycles: dog runs. Watch the website for lots of additional items to come www.gilbertsaleyard.com Lunch on grounds. Cash or good check sale day. MS-5771
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Car Wash With Oil Change 95 up to 5 qts 5W30
• Zero entrance (no steps) • In-floor heat plus C.A. • Spacious attach. dbl. garage • 2 lg. BR’s & 2 full baths • Maintenance-free exterior
SUNDAY ANTIQUE MOVING AUCTION Vernon Amundson: Owner
Sunday October 10th @ 11:00 AM 814 Walnut Street, Osage, Iowa Antique Furniture: Beautiful East Lake fall front oak desk w/bookcase; triple curve oak china cabinet w/claw feet; Mission oak child’s rocker; cane seat “hoop skirt” rocker; mahogany arm chair; walnut oval drop leaf table; (4) cane seat chairs; wood hall tree; walnut plant stand; pine jelly cupboard; oak parlor table w/glass ball feet; Austrian wall clock; Seth Thomas electric mantle clock; table top radio; 42” round oak table w/4 chairs; (2) oak fern stands; (2) magazine racks; small library table; GE floor radio; wash tub bench; hump back trunk and more. Antiques & Collectibles: Sleepy Eye pitcher; Baccarat deposed celery dish; Northwood Carnival sauce dishes “grape & holly”; misc. Carnival glass; Dazey #30 butter churn; pink depression “cherry blossom” pitcher & bowls; clear depression dish set w/butter dish; old secretary books; ruby red “cut to clear” vase; oatmeal depression glass; Rorstrand collector plates; forest green custards & glasses; Havilland pitcher marked “CFH”; McCoy cookie jar; sponge ware nesting bowl set; “Orefars Sweden” crystal bowl; Head vase; Austria vase; Westmoreland hen & rooster on nest; beautiful misc. china from Germany, Austria & Bavaria; West Germany Hummel’s; glass paper weights; slender depression glass oil lamp; etched glass candle sticks; “Lowell” 2 gal. crock; 8 gallon Birch Leaf crock; Frankoma #4 cookie jar; (5) Hull vases; Jadeite bowls; animal salt & peppers plus much more! Household, Furniture & Outdoor: Whirlpool white washer & electric dryer; newer queen size bed; 3 pc. full size waterfall bedroom set; nesting tables; Hoover steam vac; 4 drawer dresser; Toro cordless weadeater; Haier apartment size chest freezer; 6’ aluminum step ladder; usual amount kitchen items. Toys: Ohio Art “Toy Joe”; (following are all in original boxes) IH 5288, 5088, 6388 2+2, 886, 1086, 1586; (2) JD 4440’s; Scale Models A on steel. Auctioneers Note: Vern Amundson is moving to Apple Valley and must down size. Vern has exceptional taste in glassware and antiques as you will see at the auction! Go to www.foxauctioncompany.com for photos Announcements sale day take precedence over printed material Terms: Cash or good check. All items sold “as is where is” Nothing removed until paid for.
Col. Frank Fox, Cell: 641-420-3243 www.foxauctioncompany.com
Full detail for your Car, Truck or SUV
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A - • NEAR NEW TOWNHOME
1421 East Main 732-3795 Osage, Iowa
NOW AVAILABLE
641-713-4460 • 641-732-5561 Competitive Prices + All-Time Low Interest Rates = VALUE!
COOPER’S OSAGE AUTO, INC
*I-Car Trained
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! 2 Mi. N. of Floyd, IA On Hwy. 218 Web: www.gilbertsaleyard.com
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AUGERS - NEW & USED
2005 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8 L V6, Auto, heated leather, Navigation System, DVD Entertainment System, Local 1 Owner, has some miles, nice clean van. NADA Book Value $11,075.00 Coopers Price $4995.00
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REM GRAIN VACS-LEASE TO OWN or Rental of Used Vacs 1-Rem 1026B (used) 3-Rem 2500’s (used) 1-Rem 2700 (New)
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Auto Body
If you didn’t read last week’s issue of the
call 1-800-832-2274 Searching for a new home?
Let MAIN REALTY be your guide. NEW LISTING
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
B - • SPACIOUS 3 BR 2 BA RANCH
Large 2 story to accommodate the whole family. Second level family room and basement rec room and kitchen. Triple car garage, fenced yard and walking distance to school, business district and CRC.
• Austin, MN couple to restore the Cleveland Building in Osage
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e • Double attached garage • Main fl. laundry • Finished lower level w/fam. rm., FP, BR & BA • Deck & large landscaped yard • Appliances included
• School Board moves forward to sell Washington Elementary Building
NEW LISTING
• Mitchell County unemployment rate lowest in North Iowa
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
C - • ONE OF OSAGE’S UNIQUE TOWER HOMES
Charming 2 story with hardwood floor, wide trim and front and back porches. Remodeled kitchen with sit-up counter, pantry and appliances included. New bathrooms, new floor coverings, new shingles and 2 car garage.
• Osage homecoming 2010 coverage
• 5 BR’s & 3 baths w/1 BR & BA on main fl. • Woodburning FP in LR, formal DR, parlor • Spiral staircase to 2nd fl. and tower • New roof, central air, fenced yard • Double attach garage, screened wrap porch
• Building at Grand View University named after late Toeterville couple
NEW LISTING
• Osage’s Kathleen Stauffer pens 2nd novel
D - • NICE 4 BR FAMILY HOME
• 2 BR’s, 1.5 baths & laundry on main fl. • Main fl. family room with fireplace • Lg. living room w/French doors to wood deck • Nice kitchen w/eating bar, appliances inc. • Attach. garage plus unattach. extra garage E - • NICE 4 BR 1.5 BATH
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• 22X24 garage plus 26x30 insul. garage • BR & bath on main floor • New kitchen with appliances included • Formal dining room & large living room
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ACREAGE 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, rec room with skylights, 4 season room & large kitchen open to spacious dining room. Master bedroom w/bath, main floor laundry & huge closet and storage throughout. Fantastic yard, deck, 3 stall garage, 38x40 pole building. 1.6 Acres.
ADDRESS
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36 - Mitchell County • $44 - Iowa/Minnesota $ 49 - Elsewhere in USA
Nice home on corner lot with 2 stall garage. Main floor bedroom, bath and laundry. 3 bedrooms, main floor family room and dining room with hardwood floors. Basement bathroom and possible rec room.
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TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, Osage, IA, Wed., Oct. 6, 2010
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APPRECIATION SALE
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Col. Frank Fox, Cell: 641-420-3243 www.foxauctioncompany.com
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on All New and Used All New 2010’s and 2011’s at Invoice or Below and You Keep All Factory Incentives
Big Selection! Thank You for making Us North Iowa’s Premier Ford Lincoln Mercury Store
MCRHC Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop presents its
Christmas
Preview Sale
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October 14 & October 15 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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COME SEE THE SHRINERS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 TH, AND HAVE A BBQ PORK SANDWICH, A BEVERAGE AND A FREE PUMPKIN ON US!
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