ITEMS FOR SALE:

APPLES/CIDER: Merry Christmas from Van Meter Orchards, Thayer, Kan.! Apples and cider still available. One mile north and 1/4 mile west of 169 and 47 Junction. Call 620-839-5612. MC-V51-1tb
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PIANO: Console piano with bench, excellent condition, $500. Call 620-879-5429 or 879-5853. MC-H51-1tp
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PIANOS: It’s not too late to save! Great deals now thru Christmas, on all digital, vertical and grand pianos at Mid-America Piano, Manhattan. 1-800-950-3774, www.piano4u.com. (KCAN)
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Steel Buildings For Sale: 20×8x8; 40×8x8; 48×8.5×9.5; 53×8.5×9.5 shipping containers for rent. Camlock doors, hardwood floors support forklift. Delivery available. 1-785-655-9430 Solomon. www.chuckhenry.com complete web listing, photos, specs, pricing. (KCAN)
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Building Structures: Seasonal Savings, fast delivery on all steel/wood-steel buildings. Great service, great selection, high quality. Sentinel Building Systems, 800-327-0790 ad 26, www.sentinelbuildings.com. (KCAN)
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WOOD FOR SALE: Oak, Hackberry, Some Hedge. Oswego area. Prices vary. Call 620-778-5092 or 620-778-3747. LC39-tf
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FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator, 21.6 cu. ft., 2 yrs. old, white; Frigidaire Side by Side Refrigerator, new, 22.6 cu. ft., frost free, ice-maker, small dent in door; New Smooth Top Frigidaire Range, Gallery Series, Black, electric; Antique Bedroom suite, dresser, chest, 1/2 bed with mattress, springs, sheets, bedspread and curtains; 1 blue swivel rocker; Microwave cabinet with drawers and hood; lots of misc. household items. 620-597-2680 or 918-533-6000. LC46-tf

VEHICLES:

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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1992 CHEVY SILVERADO, New parts, step side, 4 WD, $2900. 620-778-4808. LC47-tf

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Great looking 2005 Mazda MPV LX van, rear air, cloth interior, dual sliding doors. Taking sealed bids. Howard State Bank, 620-374-2127. Ask for Richard or Marty. CQ51-2tb
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LOST & FOUND:

MISSING IN OSWEGO: Shih Tzu puppy, Brown and white, long haired female, about 4 lbs., Bobbed tail, Very Friendly, Needs medicine. Call 620-423-5493. LC51-1tp

WANTED:

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
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Wanted: Raw furs. Will be in Sedan on Tuesday 4:30 - 5 p.m. at Carter Auto Parts. Rick Bunyard 620-736-1106 or 620-583-4518. CQ51-4tp

HELP WANTED:

SUPERVISOR: Montgomery County Public Works Department is seeking an employee for a Noxious Weed/Household Hazardous Waste Supervisor position. Employees added to our staff will join a team of individuals dedicated to the construction, maintenance and repair of Montgomery County’s roads and bridges. The following position is available: One Position Available - Noxious Weed/HHW Supervisor - Pay based upon experienced. This position is subject to annual appointment by the Board of County Commissioners and continued approval by the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. Supervision is exercised over all noxious weed and household hazardous waste activities. Education requirements are high school diploma, or one to three years related experience and/or training. Must meet regulatory requirements for approval of Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. Those requirements are to have 2 years experience in governmental or commercial weed control work or 2 years experience in agricultural production. Application must have a valid CDL operator license, a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification and the following categories: #6 right of way, #9A Noxious Weed, #1D Cut Stump Treatment. For Household Hazardous Waste, must attend 24 hours HazWoper class and receive a training certificate. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications should submit their application. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applications will be accepted until filled. For complete job descriptions and application contact: Kansas Works, 200 Arco Place, Independence,Kansas. Phone number is 620-332-1660. Montgomery County has excellent benefits and is an EOE employer. MC-M51-2tb
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CNAs needed on all shifts at Chetopa Manor. Please come by at 814 Walnut or call 620-236-7248. EOE. LC46-tf
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Howard Twilight Manor will consider full time, part time, or prn. Interviewing for:
CNA
• Base pay $8.60 plus $0.45 shift differential
• Night (10 p.m. - 6 a.m.) C.N.A. position 4 days on 2 days off rotation.
• Weekend: day position (6 a.m. - 2 p.m.) and/or evening position (2 p.m. - 10 p.m., off Monday thru Friday $10 an hour.

LPN - RN Charge Nurse
• Evening position (2 p.m. - 10 p.m.) every other weekend, full time.

PTO time and Holiday pay available from date of hire. Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS). Must be listed on Kansas registry with active license. Must have good references and work history. Must have Social Skills to be a welcome guest in someone else’s home! Contact the Director of Nursing at 620-374-2495 (E.O.E.) CQ51-3tb
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PRN: New Beginnings has a PRN position available in Moline. Duties will consist of assisting adult individuals with mental and physical disabilities with daily living skills. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a current drivers license, and clean driving record. This position will not include benefits and wage is $8.06 per hour. For more information or an application call Sherry Knight, 620-647-3602 or Renee
Wilson, 620-325-3333, Ext. 247 CQ50-2tb

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Paraprofessionals: Chautauqua and Elk County Special Services is accepting applications for Paraprofessionals for Elk Valley, Sedan and West Elk Districts for the 2008-2009 school year. Applications and/or inquires may be made by contacting Kathy Cummings at the West Elk district office (620)-374-2113. CQ50-2tb
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Senior Services Advisor and Housekeeping Supervisor
ECCA is taking applications for the following positions: Senior Services Advisor and Housekeeping Supervisor. Complete job description and application available at 134 E. Washington, Howard. CQ49-3tb
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HOUSING ASSISTANT: Howard Housing Authority is looking for qualified individual for the position of Housing Assistant. Exceptional customer service, telephone, verbal and written communication skills required. Must have experience in Microsoft Word and Excell. Secretary/clerical experience required. Send application letter, current resume, and 3 professional references to HHA, 134 E. Washington #A, Howard, KS 67349 Review of applications begins Dec. 15 and continues til application is filled. CQ49-3tb
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MAINTENANCE: Howard Housing Authority is looking for a part-time maintenance person. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures - snow removal; cleaning and painting apartments; simple maintenance. CQ49-3tb
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SECRETARY/LEGAL ASST: Labette County Attorney’s Office is seeking a secretary/legal assistant. Must be able to work in busy office environment as a team player. Experience a plus. Pay starts at $9.14/hr. Benefits include vacation, insurance, retirement fund. Must pass pre-employment health and drug screens. Send resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 384, Oswego, KS 67356 or e-mail to pallen@labettecounty.com. No phone calls. Labette County is an equal opportunity employer. LC50-tf
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IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR AN EXPERIENCED SECRETARY: General office skills along with experience in bookkeeping and Quick Books, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook desired. Applicant must have strong communication skills and organizational skills. Please submit resume to P. O. Box 44, Oswego, KS 67356. LC51-tf
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YOUTH CARE WORKER-COLUMBUS: Elm Acres Columbus Girl’s Residential Facility has positions available: • 2 Night shifts available (midnight - 8 a.m.) Full time with benefits, Sunday through Thursday OR Sun. Through Wed. and Friday; • 1 Day shift available (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Full Time with benefits Thurs., - Monday; • 1 Part time day 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. - midnight on Sunday; • 1 part time evening 4 p.m. - midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Starting hourly range is $7.47 to $8.65. Must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and submit to drug testing. Send qualifications to: Tara Payne, by 1/07/2008, P.O. Box 188, Columbus, KS 66725, tjpayne@dccca.org or call 620-429-1949. EOE. LC51-25
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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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Hundreds of Health Care Jobs Available! Connect with Kansas employers at www.KSHealthJobs.net. Search for Kansas positions – post your resume – apply on-line. Absolutely FREE. Visit www.KSHealthJobs.net. (KCAN)
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WORKERS NEEDED - Census Bureau needs you! Are you a U.S. citizen, 18+ yrs old & have work experience? Call us today at 1-866-861-2010. Good pay. EOE. (KCAN)
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CDL-A DRIVERS: Expanding Fleet offering Regional/OTR runs. Outstanding Pay Package. Excellent Benefits. Generous Hometime. $300 Lease Special on Volvos. NATIONAL CARRIERS 1-888-707-7729. www.nationalcarriers.com. (KCAN)
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Driver: Knight Transportation- Ready to Start Fresh with a Stable Zero Debt Company? Knight Transportation is hiring Drivers Today! 4mos OTR experience/CDL-A Required. 888-562-7783. www.knighttrans.com. (KCAN)
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• No Idle Law, No Problem • 100% APU Equipped. OTR Drivers wanted. Pre-pass EZ-Pass. Every 60K mile raises. 2006 and newer equipment. Passenger-Pet Policy. 100% No touch. 1-800-528-7825. (KCAN)

AREA SERVICES:

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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WICKHAM TRUCKING for your rock, sand, and dirt needs. Call 620-725-3317 or 620-249-2867. CQ1-tfn
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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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Piano/Keyboard Lessons in Sedan: Give the gift of music to your loved one all year long. Lessons times available for fall/winter schedule. Beginning-Adult lessons offered each week. Pay by the month. Teaching methods to play by note reading, and also how to play by ear. Call Margie at 620-249-9562. CQ32-tfn-nc
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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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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
CQ2008-pd
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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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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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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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SEPTIC TANKS: Sold and installed. Contact Roland Meisch at 620-374-2556. CQ1-tfn
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Rinck’s Septic Cleaning
Serving SEK for 28 years. Honest, reliable & reasonable. In Independence, Kan. Call 620-331-0591 or cell 620-205-9752.
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LEGAL SERVICES:

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

FOR RENT:

FOR SALE OR RENT IN OSWEGO: OFFICE/STORE SPACE, approximately 2,000 sq. ft. in downtown Oswego on Commercial St. WOULD BE A GOOD INVESTMENT! Call 405-691-1282 or 405-205-4398. LC18-tf

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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: Nice 3 bedroom home. Central H/A, Stove, Refrigerator and Garage w/Carport. Deposit Required. 626 Kansas. No Pets Call 795-2653 after 5:30 pm. LC49-tf
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: 2 Bedroom Mobile Home, 2 full baths, CH/A, Carport, $350 per month. 795-2471. LC49-tf
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: 1 Bedroom Mobile Home, $175 per month. 795-2471. LC49-tf
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: 3 Bedroom (non-smoker), 1 Bath, Big lot, Carport, Nice, Clean 2 story house. Deposit required, 918-695-8811. LC51-1t
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Howard Housing Authority will have openings in their 3 bedroom apartments soon. Interested families may apply at 134 E. Washington in Howard, KS. Vacancies are filled based on date and time of completed application. CQ51-3tb
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FOR RENT: By night, weekend, etc. Restored farm home, 4 bedrooms, furnished kitchen, linens. Walk-in hunting in close proximity. Unit 12. Call 620-758-2498, Cedar Vale, Kansas. CQ47-7tb
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5/BR/2BA $268/Mo! Bank Foreclosure! 4/BR $199/Mo! 5% down 30 years @ 8% apr. for listings call 1-800-585-3560 ext B738. (KCAN)
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HUD Homes! 5/BR $269/Mo! 4/BR $199/Mo! 5% down 30 years @ 8% apr. for listings call 1-800-585-3560 ext 8468. (KCAN)

REAL ESTATE:

FOR SALE OR RENT IN RURAL OSWEGO/COLUMBUS: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 6 year old Mobile Home on 1 Acre, Rural Water and Electric, New carpet, Handicap Accessible. 620-597-2942 or 620-674-1789. LC48-tf
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Weigand.com
Howard, 442 S. Pine, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, CH/A, detached garage, $45,000.
Howard, 333 S. Oak, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, CH/A, detached garage, $20,000.
Judy Nungesser, Realtor
620-374-2400
jnungesser@weigand.com
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Doublewide 4 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre. North of Collinsville $3,000 down. We finance. Call 918-955-9702. CQ50-4tb

MOBILE HOMES:

Special Government Program Zero Down, NO MONEY OUT OF YOUR POCKET! If you Own Land or Family will give you land. BAD CREDIT OK. 918-955-9702 CQ50-4tb
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Economic Stimulus Packages available for landowners. No Money our of pocket! Can do all land Improvements. Receive up to 7500 Tax Credit if haven’t purchased home in last 3 years. 30 homes to choose from. All Credit Qualifies. 42” plasma TV included with purchase. Call for approval. 918-576-3696. CQ45-tfn
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$7500 tax rebate program for manufactured housing. O down if you have land or family land, All homes New and used qualify. 42 inch plasma with purchase. Call Rick. 918-406-5097. CQ45-tfn
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SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM: Zero Down, NO MONEY OUT OF YOUR POCKET! If you Own Land or Family will give you Land. Bad Credit OK. 918-832-9888. CQ49-5tb

EDUCATIONAL:

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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Airlines Are Hiring - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified-Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. (888) 349-5387. (KCAN)
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MISSOURI WELDING INSTITUTE. Nevada, Missouri. Become a Certified Pipe/Structural Welder. Graduate in 18 weeks, earn up to $35/hour. Companies calling weekly searching for our graduates. 1-800-667-5885. (KCAN)

SPECIAL NOTICES:

Gun Show! Dec. 20-21. Sat 9-5 & Sun. 9-3. Topeka. Kansas Expocentre. Buy-Sell-Trade. Info: (563) 927-8176. (KCAN)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY:

100% Recession Proof! Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 25 Machines and Candy. All for $9995. 1-888-753-3441. (KCAN)