The Mower County
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Vol. 50, No. 27
S OUTHERN M INNESOTA S HOPPERS , I NC . 3405 W. O AKLAND A VENUE • A USTIN , MN 507-437-7731
AREA 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
Friday, June 28th
MacPhail's Parking Lot Palooza
(organizers: MacPhail)
Time: 7:00pm
Who: MacPhail Student Rock
Bands will perform
Location: AHS Annex Parking
Parking Lot (bring a lawn chair)
Saturday, June 29th
Torge's 4th of July Parking Lot Party (Organizers: Torge's Live)
Time: 8:00pm-Midnight Band: Flashmob!
Location: Torge's Live Parking Lot
Wednesday, July 3rd
Entertainment Schedule
1:00-1:45 - Acclaim Dance Studio (Bandshell Stage)
2:00-2:45 - Live Bald Eagle
Presentation! sponsored by the Austin Eagles Lookout Aerie 703 (Bandshell Stage)
2:30-3:00 - Mason Pacholl Music (Eagles Tent)
3:00-4:15 - The Belt Buckles (Bandshell Stage)
3:00-4:30 - MacPhail Students
Perform (Eagles Tent)
4:30-6:00 - Little Miss Sparkler/ Mr. Firecracker Pageant
(Bandshell Stage)
6:00-7:00 - RAD Zoo Presentation (Eagles Tent)
7:00-8:30 - 70's Magic Sunshine
Band (Bandshell Stage)sponsored by G&G Heating
Activities Schedule, July 3rd:
2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran's Pavilion)
2:30-7:00 - Children's Inflatables and Corn Box
2:30-7:30 - HelpCare Clinic First Aid Station
2:30-7:00 - Tween/Teen Zone:
Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster
Ball Race, Obstacle Course
3:00-6:00 - Horse'n Around Pony Rides
3:00-7:00 - Kaptain Kirby Children's Train Rides
Jim Jayes Wandering Magic Food Trucks - throughout the day Craft Vendors - throughout the day
Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden
VFW Beer Garden
Shade Tents and Inflatable mini golf
Thursday, July 4th
10:45 am Mini Piggy Fun Run (organizers: YMCA)
11:00 am Chamber of Commerce Parade (organizers: Austin Area Chamber of Commerce)
Entertainment Schedule
1:30 - Veteran's Opening Ceremony and National Anthem by Austinaires (Bandshell Stage)
2:00-3:00 - MacPhail Student
Performances (Eagles Tent)
2:00-3:30 - BYO Brass (Bandshell Stage)
3:00-3:30 - Join MacPhail for Bucket Drumming - all ages! (Eagles Tent)
3:30-5:30 - MacPhail Student Performances (Eagles Tent)
4:00-5:30 - Papa J (Bandshell Stage)
4:30-5:00 - Mason Pacholl Music (Eagles Tent)
5:00-5:30 - MacPahil Rock Band (Eagles Tent)
5:30-6:00 - Hey Kids! Join MacPhail Music for interactive SingPlayLearn! (Eagles Tent)
6:00-7:30 - Sena and Cole
Acoustic Duo (Bandshell Stage) sponsored by RBC Wealth Management, Tom Wuertz
8:00-8:20 - Pillars of the Community Ceremony (Bandshell Stage)
8:30-10:00 - Austin Symphony Orchestra (Bandshell Stage) 10:00 - Fireworks over Bandshell Park
Activities Schedule
1:30-8:00 - Althing Clinic First Aid Station
1:30-4:00 - River Rats Car Club Show & Shine, along 9th Place
2:00 - Sign up starts for Cornhole Tourney (North Pavilion)
2:30 Hwy 218 Cornhole Tourney Begins
2:00-4:00 - Westminster Free Ice Cream Social
2:00-8:00 - Children's Inflatables and Corn Box
2:00-8:00 - Tween/Teen Zone: Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster Ball Race, Obstacle Course
2:00-8:00 - Hasse Family Petting Zoo
2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran's Pavilion)
3:00-6:00 - Horse'n Around Pony Rides
3:30 Sign up for Kids Pedal Pull Competition (ages 4-11) sponsored by Austin's Morning Lions Competition begins at 4:00 in the West Parking Lot Trophies for each age group! Food Trucks - throughout the day Craft Vendors - throughout the day
Shade Tents and inflatable mini golf Friday, July 5th
Eagles Club Independence Day Outdoor Dance
(organizers: Austin Eagles Arie 703)
5:30-8:30pm: LP & the 45's
9:00-Midnight: Slippin' J immy Location: Eagles Club Saturday, July 6th
Darren Dash / FreedomFest 5K (organizers: DarrenDash)
Rotary Centennial Park, Austin
6:30-7:45 Packet Pick up
8:00am - Race begins Kids Fishing Contest, East Side Lake
8:30am-10:00 on-site Registration
9:00am-10:50am Fishing time 11:00 - Fishing Contest Awards Sunday, July 7th
Morning Lions Fly-In Breakfast (organizers: Austin Morning Lions)
Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden VFW Beer Garden
7:00am - 1:00pm, Austin Airport
Antiques & Collectibles
ANTIQUES WANTED! TOYS, RED WING CROCKS, ADVERTISING SIGNS BEER, FOOD, MACHINERY GAS, OIL, ECT. & ADVERTISING TINS, CARPENTER TOOLS, GUNS, WWI WWII VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHS, MEDALS, HELMETS, KNIVES, SWORDS, CAST IRON FRY PANS, FLOOR GRATES, PUMPS, POCKET WATCHES, JEWELRY, PADLOCKS, WEATHERVANES, CUPALAS, BARN PULLEYS, LICENSE PLATES, CLOCKS, BOTTLES, POTTERY, MAGAZINES, POSTCARDS, MARBLES, CHAUFFEUR BADGES, CATALOGS, BOOKS, ANYTHING PAPER, DECOYS, REELS, RADIOS, STERLING SILVER, COINS, TOKENS, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, WOOD & PAPER SHELL BOXES, WOOD BOXES,SCALES, LANTERNS, LAMPS, CLOTHING, ANYTHING MADE BEFORE 1960 COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 507-402-0880.
NEED CASH
I give free appraisals of your coins 1964 and older.I am also looking to buy older coins such as silver dollars, halves,quarters,dimes and Indianhead cents.
507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE. FREE
Lawn & Garden
2005 JOHN DEERE X475. LARGE GARDEN TRACTOR 54 INCH DECK. 13 HRSP KAWASACKI MOTOR. LOW HOURS OF 341. $6,000. 507-402-6033
COMPOST FOR SALE: By the pail or truckload. For loading large loads, call 507-438-3228.
HILLIER COMPOSTING
Drop off your leaves, grass, branches. Reasonable rates.
Machinery & Tools
POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302
TRADING POST
Gordonsville
STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
Condos & Townhomes
2 BR, 1 BA, NEWER FLOORING, SECURE BUILDING, COMMUNITY CENTER, LAUNDRY ON SITE, EXERCISE ROOM. THE OAKS CONDOMINIUMS. $120,000. CALL SCOTT 507-460-2297.
Apartments
Spacious 1 bedroom
10 miles north of Albert Lea (in Hartland). $405-$435/mo, all utilities included except electric. Background checks required. No smoking! No pets! Call or text 507-456-9514
Houses For Rent
FOR RENT: 1BR House, Albert Lea Garage, fenced in yard No Pets! No Smoking! $700/mth +deposit Responsible for utilities, water and garbage. Call (507)889-8181
Automobiles
2021 C8 Corvette Convertible 3LT Package, Carbon Fiber moldings-$74,900 Call for info (507)450-9383
-1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES. CALL (507)440-0701,
Boats & Watercraft
17 FT ALUMACRAFT BOAT, GOOD CONDITION, INCLUDES A MINNKOTA ULTRA TROLLING MOTOR, AND MANY EXTRAS. CALL 507-448-2048 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Automobiles
2017 Black Kia Sorrento EX 19MPG, AWD, Top Safety Pick, clean title. Panoramic roof, adaptive cruise, Carplay, heated seats, remote-start, 3rd row. Hitch 4 pin. New battery, good tread. Garaged. Easy entry. 507-481-8295
Winter Steal of a Deal! 1986 Sea Ray. All new $6,000 engine in 2018 Warranted. Only 20 hours of use on new engine. Asking only $4,000 Also boat lift with new, blue canopy - $1,500 Call: 507-373-9188
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, All-wheel drive, 30,000 miles Some factory warranty, Extras: Tonneau cover, cruise-control, updated rims, updated speakers, Area 51 color
(507)473-0242
Want To Buy Transportation
BUYING CARS RUNNING OR NOT!!! CASH ON THE SPOT, PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR UNWANTED VEHICHLES. CALL OR TEXT RYAN 320-220-2065.
Appliance Service
ON THE SPOT APPLIANCE SERVICE Will Repair most Household Appliances & Commercial Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates. Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-214-8099 ANYTIME
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 438-4307. 27 years experience, bonded. License #BC 710064
as well as any kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, attics, garages. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts.
WEEKLY
DEADLINE
Thursday 5 pm
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm on Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
