St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com
8
Store from page 5 to help adults gain some “soft” skills. Soft skills WACOSA employees would be gaining would include skills such as making eye contact, being comfortable dealing with different situations that arise when working with customers, filling out applications, going through the interview process and learning real-life skills, such as working in a retail environment. Kennedy said WACOSA chose to create a retail business because St. Cloud has a lot of retail options. She said it made sense to work with retail because there are a lot of jobs in the St. Cloud area, and it would be an easy transition
from their training program into an actual employment situation. “It’s a way for them to bring in some income, pay them a livable wage while they’re working here, and then get them back out in the community,” Kennedy said. “We thought this would be a unique way to help people in our community.” A grand opening is planned for May 4. The store will be drawing for prizes. People can enter the drawing by stopping at the store and again if they donate items. Thriftworks is seeking donations now and has a drivethrough drop-off currently open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Store hours after May 4 will be from 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Items accepted at Thriftworks include clothing, books, movies, games, toys, small household appliances, housewares, jewelry, linen and bedding, tools and furniture that has been reviewed and approved. Items not accepted include hazardous waste or items such as computers, VCRs, TVs, monitors, stereos, turntables, speakers, phones or answering machines that contain hazardous waste. Also, microwave ovens, mattresses or box springs, infant equipment such as cribs, highchairs, pack-nplays, car seats, sleeper sofas, food, flammable products, weapons, explosives, construc- contributed photo tion materials, carpeting and Lisa Anderson, a WACOSA Thriftworks team leader, shows off any other non-resalable items several new displays recently set up in the Thriftworks store, are not accepted. scheduled to open May 4. Thriftworks needs donations.
Bounce on in to these businesses and register to win a plush bunny. One entry per visit please.
$ ! p on inon HoHop
& TANNING
in and open an account today!
320-356-7334 www.avonstatebank.com
County Road 75 6th Ave. & Division & Northland Drive Downtown St. Cloud St. Joseph
320-363-8485 320-251-6604
Sunday - Breakfast Ham Monday - Spicy TueSday - Turkey WedneSday - Turkey & Ham ThurSday - Ham Friday - Cold Cut Trio SaTurday - Veggie
5
daily 6” with 2 cookies or chips & 21 oz. drink
Good only at St. Joseph Subway 217 County Road 75
Always organic, always delicious!
50 OFF
$
Prescription Sunglasses* Expires 4/30/13
*cannot be combined with any insurances or discounts
Russell Eyecare & Associates
19 W. Minnesota St. St. Joseph
320-363-1011
15 E. Minnesota St., Suite 107 St. Joseph (320) 433-4326 www.russelleyecare.com Christie Russell-Villnow, O.D.
www.thelocalblend.net
of St. Joseph
Mix or Match
Offers for limited time only.
Since 1895
Fillet, Snack Fish Bites & Large Fry
2/ 3 $
50
Sausage McMuffin w/egg*
2/ $ 3 33
*breakfast hours only
WENNER COMPANY
Main Street Cold Spring
320-685-8673 REGISTER TO WIN A PLUSH EASTER BUNNY!
1180 E. Elm St., St. Joseph
Drop this registration at participating businesses
www.wennerco.doitbest.com
REGISTER TO WIN A PLUSH EASTER BUNNY!
“Kids’ Stuff With Previous Experience” Now Purchasing Spring and Summer Apparel. 320-253-7193 • 110 2nd St. S. • Waite Park Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
We Buy & Sell New & Used Children's Items SERVING UP QUALITY YOU CAN TASTE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE FOR GENERATIONS!
Name: _______________________________
2012 National GRAND CHAMPION Braunschweiger
Address: _____________________________ Phone:_______________________________
(320) 363-4913
26 1st Ave. N.W. St. Joseph
www.stjosephmeatmarket.com!
Deadline for registering is Sunday, March 24. Winners will be announced in the March 29 edition.