D.O.T. Physical Complete Physical $80 • Drug & Alcohol Testing
Dr. Tim Gerber Certified Medical Examiner
507.433.3580 • 122 3rd Ave NW, Austin
www.familychiropracticaustinmn.com Same day appointments • Monday - Saturday
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Salvador Victoria Sous Chef
BELLA VICTORIA ITALIAN CUISINE
1801 14th St. NW Suite 1 Austin, MN
Ryan Robertson Manager
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Farm Equipment & Supplies
Miscellaneous For Sale
ROUND BALED HAY FOR SALE: VARIOUS KINDS & PRICING. CALL FOR DETAILS 507438-9218. 47/49
Buying & Selling and gold and silver items, collector coins, diamonds, gold jewelry, silver dollars, rare currency. No collection to big. Kuehl’s coins, Fairmont, Minnesota. 507-235-3886 or 507-399-9982. Open 11 am - 6:00 pm. 47/49
Food & Produce LEFSE FOR SALE! NOW THRU DEC. 22ND. CALL 507-434-9077. 46/48
VFW
2511 11th Street NE, Austin 507-437-7132
POST 1216
300 4th Ave. NE • AUSTIN MN
www.windriftlounge.com
433-6039
Friday: Fish Plate or House Smoked Meat Plate •$2.75 Domestic Bottle Beer 5:30-7 pm •Salad Bar included w/Entree or a-la-carte
Lic. A-00167-001
Live Music By
The Bissens & Croc
Saturday: Grilled Steak and Shrimp on a skewer Sunday: $3 Bloody Mary, Pizza & Pitcher of Beer $12 Austin EAglEs Aerie 703 433-8675 • 107 11th St. NE, Austin People Helping People
Furniture & Appliances Morris Furniture’s Budget Shop is loaded with clearance and blowout priced items. All items discounted at 50% and more off. Sofas, recliners, sectionals and reclining sofas by popular name brand manufacturers. Mismatched mattress sets, all sizes. Morris Furniture Budget Shop, 1909 E. Main Str., Albert Lea, MN. 507-3736434. www.morrisfurniture.com tfn/35b00
Salvation Army Free Will Can Donation
Wed, Nov. 27: Burger Night 5:30-8:00 pm Band: Milo’s Revenge 7:30-11:30 pm Thur, Nov. 28: Closed for Thanksgiving Fri, Nov. 29: Shrimp Alfredo Sat, Nov. 30: Bingo 2 pm; Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Band: Milo’s Revenge 7:30-11:30 pm Craft Sale: Pit
Saturday, Nov 30th Music Starts at 8:00 pm
St. Augustine & St Edward Catholic Churches Free Bag of Ice With Purchase
507-437-3521
502 12th Ave NW, Austin Together, We Are Building A Better Community
COUPON
100 Off
$
Any 1.75 Liter Bottle
COUPON
15% Off
Any Bottle or Box of Wine
Expires 10/31/19
Expires 12/31/19
St. Augustine 405 4th St NW parish office hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday
St. Edward 2000 Oakland Ave W 507-437-4537 www.staugustinestedward.org
The Mower County Shopper
Closed for Thanksgiving Thurs., Nov. 28, 2019 & Fri., Nov. 29, 2019 Due to the Holiday, ad deadline for the Dec. 3rd issue is 10:00 AM,
Mass Times St. Augustine
Tuesday 7:30 am Wednesday 5:15 pm Thursday 7:30 am
St. Augustine Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 10:30 am
St. Edward
Sunday 8:30 am
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Music Sales Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-9335830, deweykrugermusic.com tfn/64b00
Want to Buy Merchandise Buying & Selling and gold and silver items, collector coins, diamonds, gold jewelry, silver dollars, rare currency. No collection to big. Kuehl’s coins, Fairmont, Minnesota. 507-235-3886 or 507-399-9982. Open 11 am - 6:00 pm. 47/49
Apartments 1,2, & 3 Bdrm apartments available! In the city, close to downtown. And quiet country living. Nice apartments, affordable price. $500-$795. Laundry available, most locations. Basic utilities included at some locations. Call 507-440-4062. See kpmrent.com. 48/34b00/50 2 bdrm. $625/mo + gas & garbage. Garage & shared laundry. N.W. location. References required. Call for showing. 507-202-1724. 46/35b00/48
Houses For Rent HOUSES AVAILABLE! 2 & 3 bdrms.$750-$975 per month. You pay utilities. You can find more information at kpmrent.com or call us at 507440-4062. Office is located at 508 Oakland Ave. W, Austin.Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. 46/38b00/48tfn
Storage Seasonal Storage in Austin: Boats-Pontoons & Campers. Call 433-7676. 39/p/53 Storage space,11x32ft,large space,10x12 space w/shelves-walk indoor,10x12 space w/shelvesw/roll up door. WANTED: chains and blade or snowblower for 280 or 300 model John Deere. 438-9141. 47/38p00/49
Season’s Greetings
Name Brand Clothing
Celebrating 17 years
Holiday Gift Ideas
Antiques, clothing consignment, home decor, gifts
20%off
ALL GIFTS
Fri & Sat, Nov 29-30, 2019
Christmas in Small Business Saturday The Downtown Sat., Nov. 30 Fri., Nov. 29 Extended Hours: Regular Hours: 10 am-7:30 pm 10 am- 4 pm In Store Sepcials
Taking Name Brand Winter Clothing, Jewelry, Purses
417 Main St. N, Austin • 433-5353 Regular Store Hours: Mon-Thur 10-5:30, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4 Together, We Are Building A Better Community
The Festival of the
Nativities
Westminster Presbyterian 802 4th St SW, Austin
Friday, Dec. 6 • 4-8 pm Saturday, Dec. 7 • 4-8 pm ~ For the Entire Family ~ Free Admission
Festival of the Nativities includes: • Lighted Displays of Nativities • Sacred Music performed by well known groups of the Community • Children’s Activities • Refreshments
Christmas in the County Bake Sale: Friday, Dec. 13, 3-5:30 pm Main Event: Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 am-4 pm
Raffle at 3 pm Silent Auction Food Stand Santa and Children’s Activities 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin Call 507-437-6082 for more information
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HEATHER HAUS IS NOW PROVIDING HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, AUSTIN, HAYFIELD, GENEVA AND WITHIN 20 MILES FROM BLOOMING PRAIRIE. AVAILABLE SERVICES - SKILLED NURSING - OTHER NURSING SERVICES - HOME HEALTH AIDE - PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT (PCA) - HOME MAKING CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION Ashly Garcia, RN, BSN
Director of Home Care Service
223 4th Street NW | Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
Phone (507)583-5199
Private Pay Only
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Holiday OPEN HOUSE Events
Tuesday, December 10 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursday, December 12 1:00pm to 4:00pm
201 W Oakland Ave. Austin, MN
143 W Clark St. Albert Lea, MN
JustCallHome.com/Austin
JustCallHome.com/AlbertLea
Join us for holiday cheer and refreshments! Plus, pictures with Santa at each location from 2:30pm to 4:00pm! Member FDIC
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Employment Opportunities
Comm. Vehicles & Trailers 100 TRAILERS IN STOCK! Snowmobile, Dump, Cargo. Aluminum, Steel, Open, Enclosed. Flaherty’s Albert Lea. www.hi-techmotorwerks.com 46/0al00/46
Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2012 GMC ACADIA DENALI. Pearl white, 135k miles, 3.6 liter engine, heated and cooled leather seats, DVD player, sun roof, brand new tires. $12,995. Call 507-438-2622 for showing.
Snowmobiles
Cleaning Services
2002 ARTIC CAT 600 PANTERA. 2-Up snowmobile, reverse, elctric start & hitch. One owner. 7100 miles $2000. 507-383-3088. 48/50
ARIZONA CLEANING COMPANY. Serving Austin & Albert Lea area since 1999. Carpet, Upholstery, and Duct cleaning for all seasons. Don’t drown your carpet, dry clean it! Call 507-4337839. 47/00e00/49
WANTED PT DIRECT CARE STAFF
Handyman Services E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN SERVICES: Update or replace windows, egress windows & doors. Home repair, remodeling & construction, decks, garages, siding, roof repair, drywall & texturing, concrete. Call Ernie at 4384307. 24 years experience, bonded. License #BC 710064. 47/37b00/49
4 bed group home in Austin. PT All Shifts. Must be 18, have current MN drivers license with good driving record & pass background check. $12.00 with differential for overnights. 401K with employer match for qualifying positions.
Call Brittany at 507-437-1010 or apply at 1500 2nd Avenue SW, Austin. “EOE”
Business & Professional DIRECTORY Want someone to work with children at a Child Care. Part time - late afternoons & evenings. Pays well & some experience preferred.
Call 507-373-0912
JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES
All Junk All Appliances Basements/ Houses Usable Items Garages/Sheds Senior Discount 7 Days a Week -10% off References Since 2007 507-219-0466
Thank you to all our valued customers for 11 years of serving you!
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AUCTION &
REAL ESTATE
• Guide •
Junk Removal JUNK REMOVAL – Old appliances, furniture, electronics, yard waste as well as Any Kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, attics, garages. Free estimates. Senior discounts, BEST PRICES! Call anytime 507-219-0466 48/nc/50
MEADOWS WEST TOWNHOMES NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS
Multiple Listing Service REALTOR 609 West Oakland Ave, Austin www.fawver.com CHARLIE FAWVER 433-1111 438-5105
IN QUIET EDGE OF TOWN SETTING Rests this 3BR 3-bath Ranch with fireplace, dining rm, eat in kitchen, main flr family rm, main flr laundry, mstr bedrm suite, game rm, deck, att dbl gar & heated 4-stall garage. $295,000 • 5288807
300 27th Street SW, Austin, MN 55912
507-434-2000
LAND AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 | 1PM
$177,000 • 5319227
KEITH LEIF
433-1111
219-1760
WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL To enjoy the spectacular 5-acre setting on NW edge of town. This quality custom built 4000 sq ft 4BR 3-bath home is loaded with special features plus horse barn & pole shed.
$509,000 • 5202912
RON FELTEN
433-1111
438-0310
IN TERRIFIC SW LOCATION Rests this large 3BR 2-bath Ranch. Has main flr family rm with vaulted ceiling & brick fireplace, dining room, rec room, office/den, c/a, metal siding, patio & attached garage.
CHARLIE FAWVER
$159,000 • 5288362
433-1111 438-5105
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Excellent 2-Story downtown building with 17,000+ square feet with both office pace & warehouse space. Has full basement & rests on corner lot with parking for 50 vehicles.
$799,000 • 5193427
JERRY WOLESKY, GRI 433-1111 279-2174
CLOSE TO NATURE CENTER On spectacular lot you’ll find this superb 3BR 2-bath Rambler. Has hardwd flrs, vaulted ceilings, dining rm plus eat in kitchen, family rm, sun rm, c/a & attached dbl garage.
433-1111
219-1760
TWO DEVELOPMENT SITES Rolling 7+-acre site in NW with some tree coverage, zoned residential with many possible uses. City services available. 140,000. 5048737. Half acre lot in condo development.
$45,000 • 5048737
RON FELTEN
433-1111
438-0310
FAMILY FRIENDLY, INSIDE & OUT Immaculate, very spacious 3BR 2-bath Multi Level home loaded with extras & special features resting on beautiful, wooded, edge of town, family friendly 1.04-acre city site.
offered in1 tract
OPEN HOUSE
AUCTION LOCATION: Rushford Village Town Hall, 43038 MN-30, Rushford, MN 55971
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16TH
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: 94± acres prime farmland with weighted soil average over 84.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SteffesGroup.com 1201 28th Street SW 24400 MN Hwy 22 South, Litchfield, MN 55355 For a detailed Buyer’s Prospectus with complete terms and conditions, contact Steffes Group, 320.693.9371, Brock Skov 507.272.4818 or Shelly Weinzetl 763.300.5055 TERMS: Ten percent down upon signing purchase agreement, payable by cash or check. Balance due at closing within 30 days. This is a 5% buyer’s premium auction. Seller financing available. Shelly Weinzetl MN47-017, Scott Steffes MN14-51
10.15.19 1 x 9.5"
Mutiple Listing Service REALTOR
10.08.19 1 x 6"
433-1111
ONLINE Multiple Listing Service REALTOR
Total Deeded Acres: 84.69 Total Cropland Acres: 80.33
BIDDING AVAILABLE
CSR2 Soil Rating: 84.2 Pattern Tiled with Great Access Terms and Conditions on landproz.com. 2% Buyers fee will apply.
JJ WISE
IA & MN AGENT / AUCTIONEER Garner, IA 641-420-7355 jjwise@landproz.com
GREG JENSEN
MN & IA BROKER / AUCTIONEER Albert Lea, MN 507-383-1067
gregjensen@landproz.com
BUILT FOR ENTERTAINING FAMILY
A stunning 6BR 6-bath Ra walkout has multiple livi 4-fireplaces, every possible & lovely inside/outside Seller may consider owner fi
$835,000 • 527022
EXCELLENT NW LOCA Is home to this large 3B Ranch with updated mechanicals. Has main flr f dining rm, rec rm, metal sid veneer, c/a, deck & atta garage. $174,900 • 52849
PREPLANNING Showing You Care
#1800 Walser Trust
Five-year old 5BR 4-bath 2-Story on spacious SW lot in excellent neighborhood. Features include a terrific open floor plan, 85 ACRES +/- MITCHELL COUNTY, IA • Dec 14 @ 10 am fireplace, master bedroom suite, main floor laundry, LL family & game room, exercise room, paver stone patio with fire pit, vinyl siding with brick accent, in ground sprinkling Auction Location - AMERICAN LEGION, STACYVILLE, IA system and attached triple garage. Fantastic family home for $359,000. Come see listing #5263221 at our open house. #5263221
Multiple Listing Service REALTOR 609 West Oakland Ave, Austin www.fawver.com CHARLIE FAWVER 433-1111 438-
JERRY WOLESKY, GRI 433-1111 279-
KEITH LEIF
ALMOST NEW, CUSTOM BUILT
$267,500 • 5251704
433-1111
FAWVER AGENC
LAND LOCATED: From Rushford,REALTOR MN, 5.5 miles south Multiple Listing Service on609 HwyWest 43, 1.7Oakland miles southwest Cty Rd 10, 3.5 miles Ave,onAustin west on Ctywww.fawver.com Rd 10. Land is on the north side of the road.
$149,900 • 5319672
KEITH LEIF
95
FAWVER FILLMOREAGENCY COUNTY, MN
JERRY WOLESKY, GRI 433-1111 279-2174
MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY In this terrific 3BR 3-bath Ranch on gorgeous SW lot, in great area. Two fireplaces, eat in kitchen plus dining rm, family rm, deck, perm siding, shed & dbl tuck under garage.
2019
FAWVER AGENCY
2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes. Rent based on income. Credit Check & Criminal Background Check Required.
433-1111
219-17
STUNNING, SPACIOUS 2 Resting on gorgeous SW custom outdoor living a updated 4BR 4-bath home with amenities & special fea a perfect home for your fam
$349,000 • 514688
RON FELTEN
433-1111
438-0
1801 4th St NW • Austin • www.worlein.com IN AUSTIN'S FINEST CONDO
Development you fin magnificent, quality built 3B unit. Has terrific open flo pretty views & is loaded w extras. Has 1700+ square f down $323,900 • 52854
CHARLIE FAWVER
433-1111 438-
ECONOMICAL 1.5-ST Pre-Arrangement • Pre-Funding This 2BR home in SE close t
eat in kitchen, high For all your preplanning has needs furnace with air, steel sid roof, patio, oversized single Contact Mary Kittelson 433-5000 full unfinished basement.
$79,900 • 531583
AREAJERRY DEATHS WOLESKY, GRI
John D. Garvey, 76: died Nov. 15, 2019 Albert L. Kenneth
433-1111 279-
ON GORGEOUS NW Rests this totally access 2-bath Ranch. Spacious roo Landherr, 87: died Nov. 26, 2019 36” doors, 42” hallways shower, ramp & attached ga W. Winzenburg, 84: died Nov. 17, 2019 sun room, steel siding, c/a &
Donna M. Goetz, 85: died Nov. 14, 2019
$139,500 • 528919
KEITH LEIF10, 2019 433-1111 Kevin S. Simonson, 61: died Nov.
219-17
CHARMING, CLASS 4BR17, 3-bath Lawarence “Larry” A Wood, 85: died Nov. 20192-Story on nic in NW lot in excellent loca hardwood dining rm David W. Wolff, 82: died, Nov. 19, 2019in kitchen,floors, sun rm, LL fa 2-fireplaces, c/a & dbl garag
Janece E. Simerson, 84: died Nov. 20, 2019 $128,900 • 526416 Broker Greg Jensen - MN, IA / Broker Brian Haugen - MN, SD, IA, WI, IL / Broker Amy Willett - MO LandProz Real Estate, LLC. 111 East Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
RONNW, FELTEN 438-0 1801 4th St. Austin433-1111 PICTURESQUE VIEW www.worlein.com
From any window of this 5BR 3-bath Multi-Lev breathtaking, wooded 1.3overlooking Cedar River. H floor plan & is loaded w features. $449,000 • 520
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