GARAGE SALES:

HOWARD: City Wide Garage Sales - Maps at local merchants and sale locations. June 6, 7, 8. Antiques, tools, bass boat, bunk beds, golf clubs, telescope, shelving, food.     CQ23-1tb
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PERU: Yard sale-Lliving Estate…Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. till ? Children through plus size clothing. Dishes, linens, books, DVD’s, VHS, toys, holiday. Lots of miscellaneous. 211 N. Main.     CQ23-1tp
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SEDAN: 422 North Chautauqua, Saturday, June 7, 8-noon. Baby items, crib, name brand clothes for adults, babies and children. Fisher Price toys, maternity clothes, household decor, toys and miscellaneous.     CQ23-1tb
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CANEY: Rain or shine, 300 S. State., Saturday, June 7, 9 to 3. Scroll , band power saws; Pond Master boat, motors, depth finder, supplies; 5” TVs; used set 265/75/17 tires and one new; adult clothing and misc.     MC-D23-1tp
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CHERRYVALE: Inside metal building, 320 May Street (2 blocks south of W. Main at end of Oak Street), Friday and Saturday, June 6-7. Clothing all sizes; misc. furniture; big screen TV; tents; cots; lanterns; stove; cookie jars; antiques; lamps; glassware; Hoveround; huge miscellaneous.     MC-H23-1tb
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INDEPENDENCE: 400 N. Park Blvd., Independence, Saturday, June 7, 6 a.m., maternity clothes, baby boy and baby girl items through size 4, household goods, men and women’s clothing.     MC-J23-1tp
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OSWEGO: Rummage Sale, Sat. June 7, 1008 1st St. Lots of Miscellaneous, lots of Angels.     LC23-1tp
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OSWEGO: Yard Sale, Sat., June 7, 7-? 112 Union St. 1983 Dodge Omni, Tools, Holiday Items, Clothes, Movie Camera, Digital Cameras, Home Interior Items, Vintage Fashion Doll Clothes, Vintage Jewelry, Too must to list.     LC23-1tp

MISC. FOR SALE:

FURNITURE FOR SALE:  Entertainment center, color TV, upright piano (mint condition), 4-drawer chest with matching dresser and mirror.  Call (620) 330-7875 for pricing.                   MG-S23-2tp
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BUILDING MATERIALS FOR SALE: 50×100 $8,000, steel frames only. Factory direct to site. Can erect, cheap freight. www.scg-grp.com  Source #0N8. Phone: 620-644-4399.                 MC-S23-2tp
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LIMESTONE PRAIRIE HAY: Wire tied, small, square bales or 4’ x 5’ round, net wrapped bales. Plan to bale first week in July. Call 620-515-0556 or 620-249-3325.     CQ22-5tb
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ANTIQUE BUFFET: FOR SALE: Nice antique buffet, excellent condition, $350 firm.  Call 620-577-2231.      CQ19-tfn-nc
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BARRELS FOR SALE: Trash barrels with lids, $5 each; white plastic barrels, $10 each. 1004 Mulberry, 620-236-7261.     LC20-tf
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MISC. FURNITURE FOR SALE: Propane gas range, used little $150; used dryer $50; propane BBQ $50; charcoal BBQ $25; hot water heater, needs control $40; 8-ft. disk, perfect for small acreage, 3-pt. hookup $300. Daniel Rankin, (620) 795-2005.     LC22-2t
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MISC. FURNITURE FOR SALE JVC 36” Console TV with Stand, good condition and picture, $150; White Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator, 36”, $350; White Kenmore electric stove, 30”, with warming drawer, $200; White Kenmore dishwasher, 24”, built-in, $150; White Kenmore Microwave combination hood, 30”, $150; all in excellent condition. Hornung, 795-2770.     LC23-1t
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LOCKER BEEF FOR SALE: 1/2 or whole, Half approx. 285 lbs., $525 or $1.85 lb. processed. 620-795-2330.     LC23-2tp
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Pet Supplies: Happy Jack (R) Mange Medicine: promotes healing & hair growth in dogs & horses due to ‘hot spots’ fungus or mane dandruff. At farm, feed & hardware stores. www.happyjackinc.com.     (KCAN)
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Steel Buildings For Sale: 20×8x8; 40×8x8; 48×8.5×9.5 shipping containers. Camlock doors, hardwood floors support forklift. Delivery available. 1-785-655-9430 Solomon; 620-277-2367 Garden City.www.chuckhenry.com complete web listing, photos, specs, pricing.     (KCAN)
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WEIGHT LOSS: Are you interested in losing weight or increasing your energy level with a product that is 100% safe and has a 100% satisfaction guarantee???  If so, AdvoCare products are for you.  Advocare products have produced FANTASTIC weight loss results in my clients.  For information, contact Kelle Pierce at 620-330-8611 or visit my website at www.advocare.com/08032354.   AdvoCare‚ We build Champions!!!  CQ23-4tb

VEHICLES FOR SALE:

1999 Dodge Pickup FOR SALE: Contact Marty or Richard at Howard State Bank, 620-374-2127.     CQ22-2tb
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MOTOR HOME FOR SALE: 1981 Motor Home, Road Ready $2,000.620-374-2400 Howard, Kan.      CQ21-tfn
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1987 CHRYSLER LEBARON CONVERTIBLE: 4 Cylinder, turbo, fuel-injected, leather, new tires. 29,000 ACTUAL MILES, excellent condition, non-smoker. $10,000. 918-533-6000 or 620-597-2680.                 LC39-tf
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1989 FORD RANGER PARTS: Rebuilt transmission, 3,000 miles on it; transfer case; both axles; 3 inch suspension lift. 918-533-0611.     LC39-tf
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1986 FORD THUNDERBIRD: V6, automatic, PS, PB, air, CD player, new tires, 98,000 miles, $2,000. 620-795-2617 or 620-778-3747.                 LC15-tf

SPECIAL NOTICES:

CLUB ALACRAN: rural Parsons, at the corner of U.S. Highway 400 and Wallace Rd. Open Wednesday through Saturday. The kitchen is open from 3 to 10 p.m. The bar closes at midnight. On Wednesday and Thursday, canned and fountain drinks are $1 and tacos are 2 for $1. A full menu is also available. There is live entertainment on Saturday nights. Will do parties with reservations. For more information, call (620) 238-0552.                 LC21-4t
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REWARD OFFERED: ‘06 Honda CRF 70cc was stolen from our home recently. A reward is being offered for information leading to the return of the bike. Contact the Caney Police Dept., 620-879-2141.     MC-S22-2tp
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DANCE LESSONS: Enroll now for summer dance, hip hop, baton twirling and gymnastics. Call Amy (620) 870-8110.     LC22-3t

BID NOTICES:

TRUCK FOR SALE BY BID: The City of Moline is taking sealed bids for a 1981 International dump truck, as is where is. Bids accepted until June 18th,  4 p.m. Can be seen at the water plant on south Main in Moline.  Questions call the City Office at 620-647-3665.      CQ22-2tb
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VEHICLE FOR SALE BY BID: The following vehicle is being offered for bid by Chautauqua County Appraiser Office. Bids will be opened June 17, 2008 at 9 a.m. In order for your bid to be considered, please make sure it reaches our office by that time. Your may send your sealed bids to: Chautauqua County Appraiser Office, 215 N. Chautauqua Street, Sedan, KS 67361. Please mark the outside of the envelope “sealed bid.” 1994 Jeep Cherokee wagon, 4×4, 174k, 4-dr, I-6, AT, AC, new tires Nov. 2006, replaced windshield and glass in right hand front door and quarter panel Aug. 2007. For questions concerning this vehicle, you may call the Chautauqua County Appraiser Office at 620-725-5820. Chautauqua County reserves the right to refuse all bids.      CQ22-2tb
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WANTED:

Wanted:  A copy of the “History of Chautauqua County,” published in 1987. Contact Jerry Hess, 5250 Manz Place, Apt. 214, Sarasota, FL  34232, (941) 371-2750  Ext. 364, jnhess@comcast.net.      CQ20-tfn
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WANTED: Old, obsolete firearms. Gun parts bought and sold. Freedom Gun Shop, Chetopa. 620-236-7177.     LC40-tf
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WANTED: Junk cars and trucks, pay cash. 918-533-2417, 7 days a week.     LC23-26tp

HELP WANTED:

SOLID WASTE: Part-time position open for solid waste worker. Must be at least 18 years old. Applications are available at the Chautauqua County Clerk’s office, 215 North Chautauqua in Sedan.     CQ23-1tb
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L.P.N./R.N.: Staff/Charge Nurse at Howard Twilight Manor: Interviewing for 3rd shift (10 p.m. - 6 a.m.): Scheduled every other weekend. Schedule consists of 4, 10 hour days. (8 hours direct care and 2 hours allotted for documentation). Owned by the City of Howard. KPERS/Kansas retirement after 1 year. PTO time and competitive wages. Will consider part time or p.r.n. applicants. Contact Director of Nursing at 620-374-2495. (E.O.E.)     CQ23-3tb
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DIETARY: Now hiring for a part time or PRN position in the Dietary Department at Howard Twilight Manor. For more information, contact Brandi Lanning, Dietary Manager at 620-374-2495.      CQ23-4tb
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C.N.A. at Howard Twilight Manor: Interviewing for: Nigh (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) C.N.A. position 4 days on 2 days off rotation. Weekend: day position (6 a.m. - 2 p.m.) or evening position (2 p.m. - 10 p.m.) Will consider full time, part time, and prn. Contact Director of Nursing at 620-374-2495. (E.O.E.)     CQ23-3tb
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C.M.A. at Howard Twilight Manor: Interviewing for a new C.M.A. position as C.M.A. 6-2 or 2-10 position. We are looking for the right people to enhance our staff and accommodate the rising census of medically complex residents. We will consider hiring part time and p.r.n. Contact the Director of Nursing at 620-374-2495.     CQ23-3tb
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CERTIFIED NURSES AIDES: We are looking for competent, caring people to care for our elderly. We pay for experience and shift differential. If you are looking for a position with a Great Nursing Facility, Contact Chetopa Manor, 814 Walnut, Chetopa, KS EOE.     LC42-tf
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RN/LPN: Charge position available at Chetopa Manor, 814 Walnut, Chetopa, KS. We pay for years of experience, shift differential, good benefits available in a wonderful work atmosphere. If you are a caring nurse who loves the elderly, contact us. EOE.     LC42-tf
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN: Labette County U.S.D. 506 is accepting applications for a full-time automotive technician. Two years experience working with diesel engines preferred. Duties include maintenance and repair of International brand school buses with diesel engines, GM vehicles, and other vehicles and maintenance equipment needed to keep the district running smoothly. Will be required to have, or get, a CDL Class A with Passenger and School Bus endorsements. Apply at the Board of Education office (784-5326) by Friday, June 6. EOE. LC21-3t
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PRESCHOOL TEACHER: The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center has an opening for a full-time Preschool Teacher for the 2008-09 school year in the USD 446 Independence Four Year Old  Preschool. The successful candidate must have a valid Kansas Teaching Certificate in either Early Childhood or Elementary Education. Send cover letter, resume and copy of current Kansas teacher certificate/license to Cassandra Elsworth, Early Childhood Director, PO Box 189, Girard, KS 66743 or FAX (620)724-4671. Position open until filled. An Equal Opportunity Employer.     LC22-2t
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PARA-PROFESSIONAL: Labette County U.S.D. 506 is accepting applications for a para-professional at Meadow View Elementary School. Apply at the Board of Education office (784-5326) by Friday, June 13. EOE.     LC23-1t
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Help Wanted: Full time dependable person for hog farm.  No experience necessary. Howard, 620-374-2197.      CQ23-1tb
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RAILROAD POSITIONS: Immediate Railroad Positions Available! Watco Companies Inc. is looking for experienced and non-experienced workers in their track department. Career Opportunities include: Equipment Operation, Inspection, Repair, and Supervision. Both full-time and part-time positions available. Excellent Career Opportunities with the possibility of future advancement. To submit an online application visit our website at www.watcocompanies.com or call Chris Spear at (620) 235-7362.       MG-W22-3tp
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Attention: Now hiring, paraprofessionals and attendant care providers for the Fredonia School District. Competitive pay, fringe benefits, great work environment, and family-friendly work hours. High school diploma +/or GED required. Contact Aaron Chad at Lincoln Elementary (620) 378-4138.      MC-T22-2tb
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Attention: Now hiring, paraprofessionals and attendant care providers for the Parsons School District. Competitive pay, fringe benefits, great work environment, and family-friendly work hours. High school diploma +/or GED required. Contact Jeannie Mills for further information (620) 421-0458.
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CABINET COMPANY: Growing cabinet mfg. is seeking an energetic individual. Finish experience preferred. Apply in person at Acorn Valley Custom Cabinetry, 108 W. Neosho, Thayer, KS      MC-A22-1tb
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Kennel help wanted in Sedan. 3-5 hours a day. Weekends a must. $6 an hour to start. Call 620-725-3647.     CQ13-tfn
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Immediate opening for Station Manager: Good benefits, Apply in person. Severy Coop, 210 North Kansas Avenue, Severy, Kansas 620-736-2211.     CQ23-2tp
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BORDER PATROL AGENTS: The United States Border Patrol is now hiring.  Agent salary is approximately $70,000 per year within the first three years of employment.  Border Patrol Agents enjoy excellent federal benefits that include medical and retirement plans.  Call 1-888-376-6419 or visit www.borderpatrol.gov.     (KCAN)
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FOREMAN to lead utility field crews. Outdoor physical work, many positions, paid training, $17/hr. plus weekly performance bonuses after promotion, living allowance when traveling, company truck and benefits. Must have strong leadership skills, good driving history, and be able to travel in Kansas and nearby states. Email resume to Recruiter25@osmose.com or apply online at www.OsmoseUtilities.com EOE M/F/D/V. (KCAN)
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Heavy Equipment Training. Cranes-Dozers-Loaders. Huge Job Demand. National Certification. Licensed by OBPVS. Oklahoma College of Construction, 280 Quadrom, OKC, OK. www.Heavy9.com. 1-866-726-0577.                 (KCAN)
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DRIVERS: Flatbed .44 /Mi Recent Avg all miles Paid. Immediate Openings! New Peterbilts Available, first come, first serve (if you qualify) 866-290-1568.     (KCAN)
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Drivers-Students: Drive a Big Rig! Sponsored Training/Tuition Reimbursement Available. Possible $40k 1st year! Exp’d Drivers Ask about $5000 Sign-on! www.ffeinc.com. 800-569-9232.     (KCAN)
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Drivers: Attn: Drivers! Sign-on Bonus. 35-42 cpm. Earn over $1000 weekly. Excellent Benefits. Need CDL-A and 3 mos recent OTR. 800-635-8669.     (KCAN)
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Drivers/Owners/Operators: Debrick Truck Line Company located S of Kansas City offers 50 years experience, insurance, flatbeds, vans, company equipment and more. Two years OTR experience required. 800-255-6285.     (KCAN)

LEGAL SERVICES:

Social Security disability claims; Saunders & Saunders Attorneys at Law.  No recovery, No fee!  1-800-259-8548.    (KCAN)

AREA SERVICES:

WILLIAMS TREE SERVICE: Insured, free estimates, stump grinding, trees trimmed, brush and tree removal, chipper, bucket and grapple truck. Can’t reach or lift, call 620-374-2247.     CQ1-tfn
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Lazy Bear Computers: in-home repair and upgrades. We come to you. 620-725-5465, 620-330-0330, www.lazybearcomputers.com.
mjking@lazybearcomputers.com.      CQ1-tfn
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Gragg Dozer Service, Inc.
Dozers, trackhoe, motor-grader
and dump trucks
Basements-Ponds-Lagoons-tree removal-trenches-septic tanks
Pond waters and general dirt work
Hauling dirt, rock, gravel
Howard, Kan.
Bryce: 620-205-9933 /  Ernie: 620-330-1467
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Dozer for hire: D8 and D6, trackhoe, dump trucks, new ponds, pond repairs, brush and hedge row clearing, road construction and rock hauling.  Riggs Welding, (620) 736-2038.      CQ1-tfn

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CUSTOM FENCE BUILDING
New, rebuilt, fence removal, clearing
Corrals and pens
HAROLD RIGGS FENCING
Severy, Kan.
620-736-2242 Cell 620-779-1813
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MR. HANDYMAN NOW HAS ROTO SEWER CLEANING SERVICE. Call 620-725-3010.                CQ1-tfn
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THOMAS TREE SERVICE - Tree trimming, removal and stump grinding, have chipper, grapple and bucket truck. Insured. Call for free estimates, 620-725-5722 or 620-249-8773.             CQ-tfn
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SEPTIC TANKS: Sold and installed. Contact Roland Meisch at 620-374-2556.     CQ1-tfn
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WICKHAM TRUCKING for your rock, sand, and dirt needs. Call 620-725-3317 or 620-249-2867.     CQ1-tfn
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CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING: 30 years experience, commercial or residential. Vernon Sandusky, 620-922-3322.             LC23-tf
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OSBORNE ROCK HAULING, LLC: Rock, Sand, Topsoil, Fill Dirt & Lime. 620-795-2749 or 620-423-2532.     LC31-tf
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PLUMB & SQUARE CONSTRUCTION now offering seamless gutters, many color options; specializing in roofing; new construction, renovations; decks; custom handrail; sheet rock; plumbing; electrical; soffitt; fascia; painting; doors and windows. (620) 762-3561. Eric Blundell, Owner/Operator.     LC41-tf
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GREENWOOD TREE SERVICE AND GENERAL EXCAVATION AND CONCRETE: Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Phone 620-778-9224.     LC3-tf
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CUSTOM HAY BALING: Also want to rent hay meadows and pastures. 620-597-2702. LC20-7tp

FOR RENT or LEASE:

House for rent IN SEDAN: For rent in Sedan, 2 bedroom house, $300 a month, plus deposit. 620-725-5286 after 1 p.m. CQ21-3tb
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: Apartments available at Westside Homes, Oswego. Apply at Frogley’s Gun Shop or call 620-795-2801.             LC14-tf
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: OFFICE/STORE SPACE, approximately 2,000 sq. ft. in downtown Oswego on Commercial St. Call 405-691-1282 or 405-205-4398.     LC18-tf
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FOR RENT IN COLUMBUS: Senior Rentals - 2 bedroom, all electric, all appliances, attached garage, ADA accessible. $435/mo., water, sewer, trash and all maintenance included. You pay electric. 620-674-3094.                 LC21-4t
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FOR RENT WITH OPTION TO BUY IN OSWEGO: 2 bedroom, carport, nice yard, wash/dryer hookups. Evenings - 620-389-2528.     LC21-4tp
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REAL ESTATE:

FOR SALE IN FREDONIA: Office and warehouse facilities for sale. Radiant Electric Cooperative, Inc., is accepting sealed bids for its present headquarters and warehouse combined 9,789 sq, ft. building located at 100 N. 15th, Fredonia, KS. Estimated availability of the property is during November 2008. Bids must be submitted in writing by JUNE 13, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. at Radiant’s present headquarters. Radiant reserves the right to reject all bids. Written information on the property may be obtained by contacting Leah or Dennis at Radiant, 620-378-2161.
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Longhorn Realty
121 N. Chautauqua • Sedan, Kansas
Our listings are new to the market. Both have Eye Appeal and Purse Appeal. Let us show them to you. We think you will agree.
• 220 North Douglas - 3 bedroom, 1 bath, New Central heat and air, living and dining rooms have built-in cabinets, appliances in the kitchen and breakfast rooms stay, 1,419 square feet, enclosed porch, big garage, large lot, easy walk to town. $65,000.
• 601 North Hooper - An outstanding place to relax and enjoy you privacy. Approximately 1.5 acres. Double wide modular, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 1.876 square feet, fireplace, central heat with new AC unit, 3 walk-in closets, covered porch with extended open air deck. 24’x30’ metal work-in garage. Useful 10’x24’ building. This place is peaceful. $90,000.                 CQ21-tfn
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WEIGAND.COM
• 106 S. Cedar, Howard - Two bedroom, one bath, hardwood floors, CH/A, lot, $25,000.
• 333 S. Oak, Howard - Two bedroom, one bath, new windows and doors, central heat/air, garage, $20,000.
• 17853 Barber Road, Fall River -  Cabin with vaulted ceilings. Appliances stay, $37,000.
• 126 S. Cedar, Howard - Nice lots with utilities installed. $6,500.
Judy Nungesser, Realtor
JP Weigand & Sons, Inc.
620-374-2400 - Howard
jnungesser@weigand.com
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Land for sale: 96 plus or minus acres, 50 acres tillable small pond with Plum Creek running through it, timber, lots of wildlife, excellent hunting, near hwy. 400 and 99 north, Severy, Kan., $100,000. Call 918-543-2488.             CQ05-tfn

MOBILE HOMES:

Government Loan Program for landowners. Zero down and low payments. Bad credit and bankruptcy is okay. Will remove existing homes. Improvement packages available. Call Heath at 918-576-3696 for your approval.  CQ22-tfn
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GOVERNMENT LOAN PROGRAM: For landowners. Zero down and low payments. Bad credit and bankruptcy are O.K. Will remove existing home and do improvements. Call 888-779-LAND for approval.     MC-C23-
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Abandoned homes delivered to your land. Pick your payment. Call 888-779-land for details.      CQ22-5tb
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100% GOVERNMENT LOANS: Zero down if you won land or still owe money on your land. Brick skirting, porches, driveway, gutters and landscaping available (site built appearance). Bad credit OK. Trades welcome. (918) 832-9888.      MG-L23-5tb

ADOPTIONS:

AdoptION: Happily married, loving, educated, financially stable, early 30’s couple looking to adopt. Expenses paid. Confidential. Please call Carli & Jamie Toll Free 1-800-374-3966.       (KCAN)
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ADOPTION: Loving financially secure  married couple want to give your newborn our love and a happy and secure home. Call our attorney about Amy/Ira 800-492-2011.     (KCAN)
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Adoption: We promise your newborn a loving, secure and happy home. Full time mom, devoted dad. Expenses paid. Please call Theresa or John 1-800-484-6765 Pin #0369.     (KCAN)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY:

ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE. Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 30 Machines and Candy. All for $9995. 1-888-753-3441.     (KCAN)

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:

Airlines Mechanic: Rapid training for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualify. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. (888) 349-5387.     (KCAN)
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Attend College Online from home. Medical, business, paralegal, computers, criminal justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 866-858-2121, www.CenturaOnline.com.     (KCAN)
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MISSOURI WELDING INSTITUTE, INC. Nevada, Missouri. Become a Certified Pipe and Structural Welder. Earn top pay in 18 weeks. Many companies seek our graduates. 1-800-667-5885.     (KCAN)

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