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Creston Animal Rescue Effort Needs: (new or good used) collars, leashes, toys, we use alot of canned food and cat litter, stainless steel dog dishes (med. to large size), cardboard cat scratchers, bleach, dish soap, hand sanitizer, sponges, hand towels, wash rags, small blankets, copy paper, stamps, printer ink (#901).
Volunteers are always needed!
We are a very small group and more hands would be great. Contact 641-782-2330 for more info.
Monetary Donations can be mailed to C.A.R.E. c/o Mycale Downey 304 W. DeVoe, Creston, IA 50801
Dog Gone Rescue Needs:
Dog/Cat Dry & Canned Food, Dog/Cat Stainless Steel Bowls, New or Used collars & Leashes, Scoopable Cat Litter, Kennels (indoor & outdoor), Dog Houses Building supplies for Dog Houses, such as: 2x4’s, wafer board, paint, screws/nails & straw for the winter months. Dog/Cat Pet Beds & Blankets, Dog/Cat Toys & Treats (cat scratchers & catnip would be good too!) Dog Bones - Need durable items for dogs- natural, nylon.. even antlers are good for their teeth! Grooming Supplies: dog/cat brushes shampoo, conditioner, nail clippers. Cleaning Supplies: bleach, dish soap, garbage bags. We are in need of Foster Families! Fosters are a valuable asset to helping provide young, old, injured and sick, abused and death row dogs a second chance to live, grow or heal before finding their forever homes. Fostering is a wonderful experience for you and your family, you can feel good knowing you have helped save a dog’s life! If interested in becoming a Foster, please contact us at doggonerescueinc@hotmail.com, for more information.
Monetary Donations can be mailed to: Dog Gone Rescue c/o Janel McLain 205 S. Sumner Ave., Creston, IA 50801
Our local animal shelters depend on the generosity of the community to sustain them. All donations collected at the Creston News Advertiser will go directly to Creston Animal Rescue Effort and Dog Gone Rescue in support of homeless cats and dogs in our community!
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Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required. Apply online at www.chsinc.com
Hours 8-5 Monday-Friday Rarely Weekends Computer Knowledge Self Motivated
No experience required! Starting wage at $11.75/hr. with an increase to $12.80/hr. after 180 day training period.
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Christensen Farms is hiring Animal Care Workers near Leon, IA
with 2 years Med Surg experience
641-782-4549
WE BUY Royalties and Mineral Rights to Properties. Both large and small. Are you tired of receiving small monthly checks if at all? Cash buyer. Call 408-202-9307 or TheMineralBuyer@aol.com (MCN)
EEO/AAP Employer
RN & LPN
Duties include pig production tasks such as breeding, farrowing, giving vaccinations, feeding, and record keeping. Full time schedule with day hours. Excellent benefit package including health, dental, 401K, vacation, and much more!. Apply online at www.christensenfarms.com 1-800-889-8531 Equal Opportunity Employer
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CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, has exciting career opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston, IA!
The IT Operations Manager is responsible for leading the execution of IT projects and daily operations related to network, server and desktop administration. This individual ensures that the IT infrastructure is highly available and performing optimally in a wide variety of computer hardware and software. ICE Technologies offers attractive salary, incentive compensation and benefit packages in a strong teamwork environment. Healthcare industry knowledge is a plus. Experience Required: • Strong Leadership skills are a must • Architectural and technical skills in OS, Server and Networking • A clear understanding of attributes of a successful IT environment • Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member • Strong organizationsl, multi-tasking and time management skills • Minimum of five years of information technology experience • CCNA, MCSE or VCP Certification Preferred
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INDUSTRIAL NURSE (LPN/PM/PTA) Osceola Foods, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 Company is looking for a full time LPN/PM/PTA for our second shift (Monday-Friday). Applicants must have current state license or certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic or Physical Therapist Assistant. Successful candidates will work in our modern food processing facility located in Osceola, Iowa, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Osceola Foods’ benefit package includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans. Additional benefits include a 401k with company match, vacation, life insurance, and quarterly Pay for Performance Bonuses. This individual must have a valid driver’s license and excellent communication skills. Wages based on experience & education. The Industrial Nurse is given regular performance and salary reviews. Please stop by your nearest Workforce Development Center to fill out an application along with a summary of qualifications and work experience. Applications can also be picked up at Osceola Foods and mailed back to: Jared Lee, 1027 Warren Ave. Osceola, IA. 50213. Applications will be accepted from November 24, 2014 thru December 5, 2014 Osceola Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About ICE Technologies, Inc.
ICE Technologies is comprised of team members who are innovative, dedicated, and successful. At ICE, you’ll work with a team of experts who know Healthcare IT. We desire to improve patient care while advancing the efficiency and quality of healthcare in community hospitals across the nation. We invite you to consider joining our mission of enabling healthcare providers to improve lives through practical information technology solutions.
If interested please apply to: Mitzi Hymbaugh, Human Resources Ringgold County Hospital 504 North Cleveland Mount Ayr, IA 50854 641-464-3226 Or Online at rchmtayr.org
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Candidates should send resumes to hr@icetechnologies.com
Application Deadline: December 12, 2014. E. O. E.
Focus is currently seeking to hire qualified candidates for a full-time factory in Maryville, MO. We are looking for skilled, motivated and fast pace individuals that are ready for the challenge!
POSITIONS: Assembly Production General labor
www.icetechnologies.com | 411 SE 9th St | Pella, IA 50219 | 877.754.8420
Altec is a leading provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. We deliver products and services in more than 100 countries throughout the world. We manufacture fiberglass truck bodies in our Osceola, IA facility and are growing rapidly.
We are seeking candidates for production positions, welders, technical jobs such as Design Engineers and Drafters.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical aptitude, and maintenance equipment assembly skills. This is a key position on our team and we are seeking a self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Starting pay for the production jobs is $12.00/per hour, and compensation for technical positions is compensable with experience. Altec offers excellent benefits.
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Please complete application online at www.altec.com/careers.php. EOE
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Computer Repair
Siding & Windows
BUILTNETWORKS, 805 Wyoming Ave, Creston, IA, 641-782-4765, Computer sales, repair, networking. Over 25 years experience. PC & Mac.
GAULE EXTERIORS Steel and vinyl siding, replacement windows and seamless guttering. Quality craftsmanship, over a decade of professional service in Southwest Iowa. 641-782-0905.
Glass QUALITY GLASS CO. Automotive, home, business and farm. Commercial lock service and trailer sales. Hwy 34 East, in Creston 641-782-5155
Plumber
WESTMAN WINDOWS. Replacement windows tilt for easy cleaning and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc. Any custom size and shape, 30+ years in Creston. I sell, service and install, for no-pressure estimate call Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or 641-344-5523.
SCHROEDER PLUMBING and ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ new installations, new breaker boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, water heaters. Specialize in manufactured and mobile homes. Free estimates, licensed, insured, 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & Mastercard.
BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. All major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award. Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-3225160 or 1-800-245-0337.
Place your business service ad here for $40 a month. Call 641-782-2141 ext. 6441
Storage SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture. You store it, lock it, take the key. Industrial Park, Creston, 641-782-6227.
H -H -H me Is Where The Gifts Are
Do your holiday shopping in town this year, and save yourself a bundle of time and money. These merchants are stocked with great gift ideas for every name on your list. Adams Street Espresso
213 W. Adams, Creston • 641-782-5353 Hrs.: Mon-Fri 6:30-3:00 - Sat 7:30-3:00 In December open Fridays til 8:00 PM In December open Saturdays from 7:30-5:00 Open til 5:00 on Dec. 24
Akin Building Center
604 Sheldon, Creston • 641-782-3310 Hrs.: Mon-Fri 7:30-6:00 - Sat 8:00-4:00 - Sun 10:00-4:00 Dec. 24 closing at noon • Closed Dec. 25 & 26 Jan. 31 closing at noon • Closed Jan. 1 & 2
Boyd Appliance Center, Inc. 220 N. Pine, Creston • 641-782-2163 Hrs.: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 - Sat 9:00-Noon
Cook Video & Appliance
Hwy. 34, Creston • 641-782-5112 Hrs.: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 - Sat 8:30-2:00 Closing at 2:00 p.m. Wed, Dec. 24 • Closed Thu, Dec. 25
Creston Farm & Home Supply
408 S. Sumner, Creston • 641-782-2317 Hrs.: Mon-Fri 7:30-6:00 - Sat 7:30-5:00 Sun 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. • Closing at 3:00 p.m. Dec. 24
Hazel Maries
105 N. Elm, Creston • 641-782-9323 Hrs.: Thu 11:00-7:00 - Fri 10:00-6:00 - Sat 10:00-4:00
Quilts & Other Notions
209 W. Montgomery, Creston • 641-782-8874 Hrs.: Mon & Thu 9:00-8:00 - Tue-Wed-Fri-Sat 9:00-5:30
Upper Crust Culinary Creations 201 W. Adams, Creston • 641-278-1043 Hrs.: Tue-Fri 8:00-6:00 - Sat 9:00-2:00 Fri. Nov. 28 & Sat. Nov. 29 open 9:00-Noon Closed December 25 & 26 Sat. Dec. 27, 30 & 31 open 9:00-Noon
Van Gelder Clothing
110 N. Maple, Creston • 641-782-4657 Sun Dec. 7, 14, 21 open 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dec. 17 - 19, 22 & 23 open 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Dec. 24 open 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Wishing Well
206 N. Maple, Creston • 641-782-2253 Dec. 14 & 21 open 1:00-4:00 p.m. Closing at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 24th
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Watch the Creston Lighted Christmas Parade! Thursday, December 4 Parade starts at 7 PM Fireworks after the Parade Make sure you check out the Uptown Businesses before & after the Parade!
We ’ r e O p e n !
16th Annual
“Dancers in the Snowglobe”
Open until after the parade
218 N. Pine, Uptown Creston December 4, 2014 • 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Handmade Holiday Boutique by local artists. Stop by Upper Crust December 4 after 6pm for a make and take craft.
(before the Lighted Christmas Parade)
The Dance Boutique Open House Helping Dreams Come True sinCe 1979 – 3 Convenient Locations – Creston • Osceola • Mt. Ayr
Open 6:30am til 8:30 pm Serving all menu items
641-782-7617
Email - ltyleridance@gmail.com lesliesdance.net
Winter Spectacular Thursday, December 4th 5:30 - 8:30pm at The Lobby Free Admission
Over 20 vendors – Food available – Sandwiches, Christmas Candy, Cupcakes & More Start your holiday shopping with unique gift items!
Patches & Pieces Quilt Guild
Creston Chamber of Commerce presents
Raffle Quilt
15th Annual Creston Holiday GiveAway 2014
84x84 inches
Tickets $1.00 or 6 for $5.00
November 28th thru close of business December 16th Drawing on December 17, 2014 • 10:30 a.m. Second chance drawing on January 5, 2015
2 Grand Prizes of $500 in Creston Bucks 5 Prizes of $100 in Creston Bucks
Quilts & other Notions Creative Center 201 N. Elm St., Creston, Iowa
Thursday, Dec. 4 • 9 until after the Lighted Christmas Parade Friday, Dec. 5th • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6th • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2.00 Admission or 2 cans of food for Food Pantry
GiveAway Tickets are available at participating businesses.
There’s No Place Like Creston for the Holidays!
Comfort & Joy Quilt Show
Profit to be donated to Greater Regional Medical Center Foundation for Cancer Patients. Drawing Dec. 6, 2014 at the end of the show.
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OPEN HOUSE Thursday, December 4th
FOLLOWING THE LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE AT OUR ADAMS ST OFFICE
M-F 9am-3pm Lobby • M-F 8am-5pm Drive-Up SAT 8:30am-12pm Drive-Up
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There’s No Place Like
December 4th (continued)
for the Holidays December 4th
December 4th - 7th & December 13 & 21, 2014 (Events Subject to Change)
Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. until after the parade Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 9 a.m. until after the parade American Home Design Center Ribbon Cutting Adams Street Espresso, 10 a.m. Quilt Block Walk in Uptown Businesses Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive at the Depot 4:30 to 7 p.m., Pictures available for a fee Friends of the Library Model Railroaders Working at the Depot 4:30 p.m. to close Creston Arts: Gallery Open at the Depot 4:30 p.m. to close
Dancers in the Snow Globe Leslie’s Dance & Tumbling 4:30-6 p.m. ASP Soup Supper Depot 5:00-6:30 p.m. Caroling in Uptown Creston by SWCC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams 5:15 to 6 p.m. Caroling in Uptown Creston by The Union County Ministerial Alliance 6 to 7 p.m. Cider and Donut Holes at the Depot Lighted Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Uptown Creston Fireworks after the Parade Iowa State Savings Bank Holiday Open House following the Parade, ISSB Uptown Location
December 5th Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. American Home Design Center Open House 10 a.m., Leslie’s Dance & Tumbling Quilt Block Walk in Uptown Businesses Crest Area Theatre Presents, The Regifters, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center
December 6th Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 8 a.m. to Noon American Home Design Center Quilt Block Walk in Uptown Businesses Crest Area Theatre Presents, The Regifters, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center
December 7th Joyful Noise Musical Concert 2 p.m. CHS Crest Area Theatre Presents, The Regifters, 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center
December 13th Santa at the Christmas Castle at the Restored Depot, 9 a.m. to Noon Model Railroaders Working at the Depot 9 a.m. to Noon CARE Craft and Goodie Boutique at the Depot 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
December 21st St. Malachy All School Christmas Concert 2 p.m. Performing Arts Center
For more information contact the Creston Chamber of Commerce,
641-782-7021 • www.crestoniowachamber.com • chamber@crestoniowachamber.com