CARD OF THANKS

WE WOULD LIKE to thank all of our friends and neighbors for the comforting words during this difficult time, also for all the cards and memorials, telephone calls and food. A Big Thank you to the Groton Rescue Squad, Andrea Snoozy Bahr (you were a blessing) Ron Falk and family for the delicious meal. Pastor Grams for the wonderful serman and Marie Sternhagen for the beautiful music.
The family of Carl (JR.) Howard

I WAS HONORED to recieve Christmas cards from the UMC Tuesday morning Bible Study group and others. Thanks to all those who visited me and who help when I needed assistance.
Mary Alice Jensen

AUCTION

ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTION: 1700 acres. Nemec Ranch, Midland, South Dakota. Hunters – investors – farmers – ranchers. Auction date: February 17, 2006. Call Dan Piroutek, 605/544-3316

BIDS

ONIDA FIRE DEPARTMENT accepting sealed bids on ambulance type 3, new chassis, refurbished box, either/or 2000 or newer, with under 50,000 miles, meeting KKK specifications. For details call 605-258-2271. We reserve right to reject any or all bids. Bid deadline 2/2/2006.

BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY

ALL CASH CANDY route. Be your own boss!!! 30 machines & candy all for $9,995. 1/800/459-9918.

HISTORIC STEAKHOUSE & BAR Auction, Quinn, SD – Feb. 15, Presently Operating! Entire business sells: Land, Building, Equipment, Fixtures, Inventory, Everything; One Price. Piroutek Auction, 605-544-3316.

PARKING LOT REPAIR business for sale. Striping, seal coating, and crack sealing. Includes 2006 contracts. Call 605-730-0826 or 605-895-2264

BUSINESS SERVICE

FREE OFFER: IF you fish or hunt, then you should read Dakota Outdoors magazine. Written & published in SD. For your free issue call 800/658-3063.

EDUCATION

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. EXPAND your expertise into wellness, nutrition, weight management from your professional setting. Attend first ever Wellness Assembly in Feb. Earn 21.5 Category 1 AMA credits for MD’s and other professionals. Email for brochure. don_williamson@rushmore.com

FINANCIAL

$$CASH$$ IMMEDIATE CASH for structured settlements, annuities, lawsuits, inheritances, mortgage notes & cash flows. J.G. Wentworth-#1. 1/800/794-7310.

FOR RENT

LARGE FURNISHED 8 Bedroom home for rent or sale. 5 full baths. 237 E. 2nd. Ave. Groton, South Dakota. Call: 397-8273 or 380-5131.

FOR SALE

FREE DIRECTV SATELLITE, 4 rooms. Free TiVo/DVR. Add HDTV. 220 channels, locals $29.99/month. First 500 orders: Free DVD player. 800-360-9901. Promo #14700.

HOT TUB BUYERS. Buy direct from manufacturer, save $1500-$2000. 30 models $2495 to $5995, free video and price list. 1/800/869-0406. Good Life Spas, 2645 "O" Street, Lincoln, NE 68510.

LOST LEASE, GOING business. Must sell stock and shelving, jewelry, gifts, ceramics, toys, new and used books. Buy all/part. Triple Z, Box 296, Martin, SD 57551. 605/685-6055.

HELP WANTED

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED ag technicians with leadership qualities to join our growing team in north central South Dakota. Please call Edmunds County Implement, 1-800-592-1822. Ask for Vince.

NYSTROM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, a full service electrical contractor located in Pierre, has an opening for a Journeyman Electrician in our service dept. We offer competitive wages and a full benefit package. If you want to be part of a growing company contact us at 605/224-8750 or 1/800/657-5871 or email your resume to office@nystromelectric.com.

SCHOOL POSITION: BUSINESS Manager for the McLaughlin Public School District in Corson County, located in NW SD. School finance background helpful. Position open until filled. Excellent salary and benefit package. Please contact Perry L. Hansen, Superintendent, McLaughlin School District 15-2, PO Box 880, McLaughlin, SD 57642. perry.hansen@k12.sd.us 605/823-4484, Ext 4. McLaughlin Public School is an EOE.

KITCHEN/BATH SALES: Rural Western Dakota Retail Store with great showroom needs proven sales manager for cabinet department. Must have experience & resume. Salary & Commission. 800-351-3815.

GROWING JOHN DEERE, Bobcat Dealership needs experienced Service Technicians. Hunting, Fishing, Ski area, Competitive salary, commission and benefits. Craig, CO. Call Tim 970-824-6163, Fax 970-824-6344.

SUPERINTENDENT VACANCY WALL School District, Wall, SD. Apply to McPherson and Jacobson, Executive Recruitment and Development, Box 7346, Omaha, NE, 68107. 402-991-7031. Mail to: mail@macnjake.com www.macnjake.com

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR. Jennie-O Turkey Store has a challenging and rewarding career opportunity. Supervise approximately 30 team members, manage labor, raw materials and supplies and provide needed support to continue the growth in our operations area. Specific qualifications include: *Proven success managing labor, raw materials and supplies. *Strong organization, written and verbal communication skills. *Highly developed interpersonal skills, including leadership and decision-making. *Experience supervising people in a production setting and/or a related four-year degree. *Functional experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications preferred. Excellent pay and benefit package. Benefit Eligibility within 31 days! Relocation Assistance Program available for eligible applicants. Qualified candidates need to submit a resume and our application found on our company website http://www.jennieoturkeystore.com to Manager, Corporate Office Human Resources, Jennie-O Turkey Store, PO Box 778, Willmar, MN 56201 or e-mail us at jocareer@j-ots.com.

VARIETY OF SUMMER employment available statewide with SD Department of Game, Fish and Parks. For application and complete list of openings, visit www.state.sd.us/jobs or call 605/773-3391. EEO.

DETENTION OFFICER: PHOENIX, Arizona. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. $14.99 per hour. Excellent benefits. No experience necessary. Contact 602/307-5245, 1/877/352-6276 or www.mcso.org. 350+ vacancies, including civilian.

NEW MOTEL IN Britton, SD seeking Lodge Manager, Front Desk Staff, Housekeepers. Career opportunity for energetic, enthusiastic, customer oriented, self motivated individuals. Day, night and holiday rotation required. Call 605-448-2438 for application or send resume to Reva Johnson, 100 Corona Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803

TEACHER WANTED: MIDDLE School Language Arts with Writing and Technology emphasis. Must have South Dakota Middle School L.A. endorsement and meet NCA certification requirements. Contact: Perry L. Hansen, Superintendent, McLaughlin School District 15-2, PO Box 880, McLaughlin, SD 57642. 605/823-4484 Ext 4. Open until filled, 4 day school calendar. Perry.hansen@k12.sd.us

SEMI-DRIVERS WANTED. Competitive pay w/benefits such as bonus, 401K, insurance, assigned tractor, paid daily, 3,000-3,500 miles weekly. Experienced or tuition paid training. Call 605-335-6022 or email Rcotruck@midconetwork.com.

THE MILBANK COMMUNITY Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is seeking a Dairy Complex Operations Manager for its 1500 cow dairy education site in Milbank, South Dakota. The ideal candidate will be a highly-motivated, seasoned professional with prior bottom-line responsibility in the operation of a large dairy with multicultural employees. This person will fulfill the responsibilities of an owner of the dairy complex. Successful prior management experience is necessary for this position. We offer a competitive compensation package with medical insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and PTO. Please submit your resume to: Milbank Community Foundation, Attn: Carole Boos, P.O. Box 446, Milbank, SD 57252 or E-mail: director@milbankcf.org

BOWDLE HEALTHCARE CENTER in Bowdle, SD seeks Business Office Manager/CFO to direct all functions of the Business Office for Critical Access Hospital, Long-Term Care Facility, and Rural Health Clinic and Satellites. Competitive wage and benefit package. For application and more information call Jon at 605-285-6146. CEO.

FIELD SUPERINTENDENT. Established Street and Site Contractor. Looking for a person of high integrity with proven leadership skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Send resume to: Street & Site Contractor, PO Box 90845 Sioux Falls, SD 57109-0845

NOTICES

ADVERTISE IN EVERY NEWSPAPER in the state for $139.00? You bet! That’s the bargain you get with South Dakota Statewide Classified Network (25 words, additional words extra). Call the Groton Independent at 397-2352 for more information.

OPPORTUNITIES

FRIENDLY, GOAL orientated person wanted to work at home part-time referring customers to our catalog. $29 for materials. Unlimited residual income. http://leann.timeforabetterlife.net.

DEALER MANAGER/Trainer. Looking for bright, assertive, and energetic individuals to grow with our company. $3,500 + company incentives. Thirty year old National FIre Safety Company expanding, needing people to market our products and manage a sales team. Call Mr. Duffie at 1-800-240-7681. (0111.0118)

STEEL BUILDING

WANTED:
CLOTHES

CLOTHES OF THE Decades wanted for the 125th Groton Celebration to be used at the All School Reunion. School clothing, wedding dresses, or anything worn in the decades from the 1920 to the 1980s. Call Pat Nehls at 397-2473.