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In my opinion What do you remember most about going back to school in the fall? Back then, it was fall and not summer, but that’s not my focus. What memories stir in you as back-to-school time is upon us?

Certainly I loved getting new school supplies. A brand new box of crayons, sharp and perfect. Heaven in a box. Paper, paper, paper. As much as I loved writing, new pencils were not my thing. In my day, pencils were boring yellow #2s and we had to manually sharpen them ourselves. I love pencils now and use them often.

I keep them perfectly pointedly sharp – with my electric sharpener – and mine are pretty and whimsical and nary a yellow one to be found in my house.

Did you get new school clothes?

Or just a first day outfit? Did you get to pick out your clothes or did Mom and Grandma do most of that? Did someone sew your clothes or did you go to the store? Was it a department store or a mall?

What about hair? It depends on age, for sure. As young kids, our parents took us in for regular requisite hair cuts to their choosing.

As we got older, having good backto-school hair was a must, for girls

Back to school time

place. I recall first grade and can feel myself sitting in that little desk.

There are pieces of recall over the By grade school years but the deeper KELLY memories are from fifth grade on.

SIMMONS Columnist When little kids merge into pre-teens and the who-likes-who stuff starts to emerge.

According to my granddaughter anyway. that mess starts younger and younger I never had long hair, never these days. She’s still in grade school. had huge high hairspray bangs or Such is life. feathered it like Farrah. During much My niece, a senior in high school, of my growing up, back to school focuses on her schedule and course hair meant frizzies from the humidity. load, and wow, what a load it is. She As I moved into middle school and high school, clothes became more of a priority than school supplies but having fun folders was cool. And we used the words “cool” and “hot” interchangeably. Everyone wanted to be part of the cool kids and hated the girls who thought they were so hot.

My brother texted me last night Emotions. That is what back to and said, “we’re unloading three school time truly brought out. The loads of straw in the morning, come material things were one piece of the on down if you want to get in on pie. The rest was a mix of nerves and the fun.” We’ve just finished the anticipation. I was happy to be back rye harvest here in our part of the with friends and nervous that all my world and it is always so enjoyable. friends would be assigned a different We grow it so we can sow the seed lunch hour than me. Having someone on our soybean and cornfields after to eat lunch with was a Big Deal. the harvest every fall. The rye then My memories are all over the begins to grow, and gets a good start in the fall, sits dormant during the cold winter months, and then starts growing again in the early spring.

At planting time we plow most of it under, because it serves as a great source of nitrogen to get the corn crop a good jump-start.

has subjects we didn’t have in my glory days.

For some, back to school is about sports. For some, style. For some, studies. Friends, foolery, and, hopefully, fun.

When I see kids now waiting for the bus, they usually are on their phones. When I see teens talking to each other, I like it. Did you ride the bus? Did you like it? Hate it?

It doesn’t matter how old we are, we all have memories of back to school time. I hope yours are more pleasant than painful. And I hope you

buy yourself a box of new crayons.

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Every year however, we grow some rye all the way to maturity so we can harvest it and have seed for the fall planting. We also bale up the great amount of straw it produces to use for bedding for the livestock. It makes the best straw. There’s nothing greater for calves and heifers in the winter than opening some of

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Later they hunker down in the soft bedding as they lay there chewing their cud content and satisfied. It’s one of those great things to behold as a farmer. It almost makes one feel like you’re at the county fair.

We bale some of the rye straw in big square bales, some in big round bales and some in small square bales like the old days. The big bales can only be moved by using a skid loader, but the little ones are handled by hand.

We never had any big bales in the old days. In fact, we loved baling straw in the small squares because the bales were so much lighter than hay. A crew could take care of fifty or sixty acres of straw in a few hours, whereas it would take twice as long to bale and mow that much alfalfa hay. Baling the small

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Agony of ‘de-feet’

During the summer months, I enjoy going barefoot and dipping my feet into the lake. My husband and I experience our own version of a pedicure when we wade in a shallow sandbar and the swimming minnows nibble on our toes. It scared me at first – and grossed me out to be honest – to think they were eating on our toes. But it only tickles and is actually pleasant once you get used to the idea of a small fish treating your skin like a smorgasbord.

During the summer I become more aware of feet. It’s probably because they are more available and viewable during the height of sandal season.

This can be good or bad, depending on the overall state of the feet within question or within view.

Feet are as different as the people walking atop of them. Some are short, some long. Some are wide, some narrow. Some are hairy, some bald. Some have polished toenails; others go for a more natural look.

Some are rather cute, others eye averting (ahem).

Like many things in life, my husband and I differ on foot stance.

We are definitely not feet twins; our toes are not even distantly related.

The height of my toes decreases from the tallest big toe to the shortest little toe in a uniform fashion. I am able to trim my toenails straight across because they grow straight and end straight. I have very neat and orderly feet. (I wish the same could be said about the rest of my body and my life in general, but that’s another topic.)

The length of my husband’s toes conjures up a one-word description: anarchy. There is no law, no order, no pattern of tidiness; it’s simple disarray. His toenails are not cut neatly straight across because they do not grow neatly straight across.

They are jagged and curved in

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places where jags and curves are unneeded and unwanted.

Yet he doesn’t care and is basically unaware of the chaos living under his ankles.

My husband doesn’t give much thought to his toes, which is a good thing because pondering the subject would likely bring about frustration.

What can a person do to change their toes? Not much besides polish and it’s highly unlikely my husband would ever go there. No, you’ve got to work with the hand (or in this case foot) you’re dealt.

Despite the fact that I’m okay with the overall look of my feet in sandals, I realize this is not the reason feet were put on earth. Feet have so much more to do than look pretty in flip-flops. They are workhorses in the plainest sense of the word.

Our feet carry the entire weight of our bodies – all day, every day.

Every step we take is dependent on one foot or the other. When we go barefoot, they get dirty. When we wear shoes they get sweaty. They get calloused and ingrown from everyday wear and tear. They get blisters when we wear the wrong shoes. We moisturize our face, arms, legs and body but often forget about our feet until sandal season is looming and they are literally calling out for help. They do so much, and all we give them in return is the occasional pedicure, which if I am being honest, I have never experienced.

I hear many people think pedicures are fantastic. Luxurious even. I don’t think I could enjoy one; someone picking at and messing with my feet just seems a little too up close and personal.

Unless it was a school of minnows. Then I could do that.

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squares is also fun because we get to use the old baler and little tractors to bale and haul in loads. It’s like going back in time thirty or forty years. The other day we had the Super H on the rake, the 1206 on the baler, the 560 hauling wagons and the M pulling them into the haymow. Of course these are all red tractors. Some are Farmall, which later became the International brand.

We’ve always farmed with IH and now our newer tractors are Case IH. That was how my Grandpa and Dad got started and we have continued the tradition. In fact, my grandkids know that my favorite color is red.

The first new tractor my Dad ever bought was a shiny 706. It’s in the shop being restored right now. Later we bought a 560, 1066, 1206, 1486 and 5288 to go along with all the old, H’s, and M’s. It’s funny how these tractors are all like family members. They each carry so many memories. It’s like they have a spirit of their very own.

Speaking of the Spirit, I’ve been teaching in the book of Acts at our church on Sundays. It tells the story of the first Christian Church and how the Holy Spirit first began to indwell believers. Jesus said in chapter 1 verse 8 that we would receive power from the Spirit. In John 14, Jesus said that after his death and resurrection that He would not leave his followers as orphans. He promised to send the Holy Spirit to live in our hearts and to be our comforter and guide. He said we would know the Holy Spirit because he would live in us giving us power to live. What an amazing truth that God lives within every believer. Until next week, God bless.

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1) Lube, Oil Change & FILTER (up to 5 quarts of 10w30 Motor Oil) 2) Check Fluid Levels & Top Off A: Coolant in Reserve Tank & Condition B: Power Steering Fluid & Condition C: Fill Wash Fluid (REAL Wash Fluid ) D: Transmission Fluid Level & Condition of Fluid E: Brake Fluid & Condition of Fluid 3) Inspect Belts & Hoses 4) Inspect Tires & Correct Air Pressure 5) Rotate Tires 6) Inspect Thickness of Brake Pads 7) Check Vehicle Charging System A: Test Output of Alternator B: Load Test The Battery C: Check Condition of Battery Connections

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• OFFER GOOD FOR MOST CARS • • MINI VANS – LIGHT TRUCKS UP TO 1/2 TON • • 3/4 – 1 TON TRUCKS – ADD $10 • • 5W20 – ADD $2 • With Coupon • • Not valid with any other offer • • Expires 9/5/19 •

BRAKES • ALIGNMENT • AIR CONDITIONING BATTERIES • TUNE-UPS • CUSTOM EXHAUST STRUTS • SUSPENSION • BELTS & HOSES ENGINE REPLACEMENT • HEAD GASKETS INTAKE GASKETS • AND MORE TIRE DEPOT

TIRE DEPOT

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any Service of $ 150 or more Most cars & light trucks. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offer or special.

Expires 9/5/19 Expires 10/31/13.

OIL CHANGE & FILTER

Install new oil filter • Includes up to 5 quarts of 5W30 Lubricate chassis (if necessary) • Free brake inspection

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$ 88 Most cars & light trucks. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offer or special.

Expires 10/31/13.

Expires 9/5/19

FREE $Lube,00Oil & Filter 50 Change $ off

TIRE DEPOT

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MASTERCARD with the purchase of any set of 4

TIRE DEPOT

SAVINGS FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

10

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Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Not

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Cannot combined with any other Passenger or Lightbe Truck Tires Good 10-10-13 - 12-2-13

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Business Services

Employment

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% (815) 877-4044

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TOP PRICES PAID

For your lame & injured cattle

Call Collect 815-871-2697

Water Softeners

For details on placing an ad in our Business & Service Section Call Mary Jane 815-654-4850 ext. 22 or e-mail mjane@rvpublishing.com

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FOR SALE CHILD CARE DISCLAIMER No individual, unless licensed or holding a permit as a child care facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service. A child care facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Rock Valley Publishing strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in its care.

CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed.

Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

DISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive advertising. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, especially those asking for money in advance.

FIND BARGAINS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Furniture WATER BED King, no mattress. $50 OBO 815-238-8975

Misc. For Sale DOG KENNEL 23 X 41 $50 call815-335-7293

Recreation NORTH STAR TRUCK CAMPER Queen size bed over cab. Fully self contained, has many extras & outside awning. Great condition. $3,000. 815-633-0216.

Automobiles 1933 PLYMOUTH COUPE 340 engine, new mag wheels & tires, in very good shape. Needs a little TLC. $16,500 obo. 608-558-7612 or 608-934-5562.

1996 Camaro RS Convertible 3.8, Auto, 93,000 mi, leather black, black top, good condition. $4,900 OBO. 815-233-5088 1997 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE Zero rust, stored winters, $2,200. Cash only. 262-662-3096 John.

2014 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD, 39k , one owner, garage kept, asking $15,400. 262-353-6029 BLACK MUSTANG convertible, 2003, New - BMR polyurathane suspension, brakes, tires, battery, alternator, starter. $5400. (262) 662-0789

GET UP TO $500 for your unwanted junk truck, running or not, will haul away 7 days a week.

262-758-1807.

Boats 1985 23 FT. SEARAY with trailer. $2,500 OBO. Linn Pier area. Call 224-210-9731.

19 three lines

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2001 16.5 FT. LUND LAKER Shore Lander roller trailer, two 2014 Merc. 4 stroke motors, 50 & 3 hp., Downriiggers & too many extras to list. $4,500 262-8956005 2006 TUSCANY PONTOON BOAT 18 ft, 50 horse Yamaha motor, beautiful condition, runs great, many extras. $7,200. 262877-9408.

Extra lines are $1.95 each

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Starts for 4 weeks and if not sold you call us and we will renew at no additional charge!

(Maximum run 16 weeks total) PRIVATE PARTY ONLY. Ad must be prepaid. Deadlines vary

Call 815-877-4044 332806

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AUTOMOTIVE

Automobiles Wanted

Place your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or RV for one price and it runs for up to 16 weeks.

Printing Press/Bindery Operator • 4 Day Work Week •

Health Insurance • Paid Holidays • Vacation Time Pay will be based on experience. Review at 90 days

Apply in person SOUTHERN LAKES PUBLISHING

LOFLAND SAILCRAFT SLOOP 2nd owner, 1967 model, good condition, all gear, google for specs, rare, $2,000 OBO. 608772-1812

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HELP WANTED

LLC

Free

HELP WANTED • FULL TIME

1102 Ann Street, Delavan, Wis.

• Office: 815-544-5376 • Cell: 815-505-8848 •

Announcements

Help Wanted

1993 JAYCO 1208 POP UP CAMPER $1,400 Call or text (262-758-2089) 2000 39’ TRAVEL TRAILER 2 slide outs. $1,000. 262-492-0392.

PART TIME:

Newspaper Inserter Flexible Schedule • 1 to 4 Day Work Week

APPLY IN PERSON

Southern Lakes Publishing 1102 Ann Street, Delavan, Wis.

2004 Nomad 5th Wheel 23 FT, One Slide Out. Call 815-2332628

Office/Clerical

FISHERMAN/LAKE WISCONSIN RETREAT 36ft. 5th wheel trailer w/16ft. tip out. 12 x 30ft. addition, turn key/everything staysgolf cart and two storage sheds. $20,000 480-228-5520

Part-Time Administrative & Finance Assistant Position - Pecatonica United Methodist Church.

Approximately 15-20 hours per week.

Pay dependent on experience. Must have good office skills and relate well with people. Computer knowledge preferred includes: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Church Pro Database and Quickbooks.

Please send resume by September 1 to: PecUMC, P.O. Box 607, Pecatonica, IL 61063. 354080

Farm Machinery 14’ AlLLIS CHALMERS DISC Good cond. Priced reasonable.

8415-291-2381 NEW HOLLAND SKIDSTER LX 485, 4 cylinder diesel, new tires, new forks, good bucket, trailer included. Runs excellent. $11,500 OBO. 608-934-5562 or 608 5587612.

Motorcycles 1982 HONDA CB 900 CUSTOM All original. Asking $900 OBO. 262-210-4618.

1991 HONDA GL 1500 GOLDWING 30K miles, $3,000. Chris 224-567-1368.

2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON Softtail. New Vincent Hines exhaust, excellent shape. $8,000 OBO 608-934-5562 or 608-558-7612.

2008 GOLDWING MOTORTRIKE 11,200 miles, & extras. $19,000 OBO. 262-378-0355.

Sports/Classic Cars 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL Bright white w/red leather. Beautiful cond. $7,995. 262-325-3541.

Trucks & Trailers

LUND BOAT & TRAILER Too much to list, $3,100 OBO, 224518-6491.

1993 PICKUP rare, S10HD, V6, manual, floor. Decent body. Offer ? $444 847-987-7669.

Campers and RVs

1999 CHEVY TRUCK Z71 4 wheel drive. $1,600 OBO. 262514-3744.

1990 WINNEBAGO G30 24’. 454 engine. Great condition, $4,800, OBO. 708-446-9995.

ENCLOSED TRAILER Very good condition. 15ft. $3,000. 847219-4380.

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For details on placing an ad in our

Help Wanted Section Call Mary Jane 815-654-4850 ext. 22 mjane@rvpublishing.com

Sales/Marketing

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE

Rock Valley Publishing, your hometown newspapers serving the stateline has an opening for an experienced Media Sales Representative to call on current and new accounts in a protected sales territory.

Growing area with many new businesses, this is a great opportunity for the right applicant.

We publish newspapers, shoppers and niche publications throughout the stateline. You have the opportunity to sell into all Rock Valley Publishing. L.L.C. publications, making your paycheck much larger!

For immediate consideration send resume/job history to:

Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com Fax: (262) 725-6844

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Part-Time Advertising Sales Representative We are currently seeking a Part-Time Advertising Sales Representative to serve new and current clients in our Belvidere market. If you like a face-paced environment and enjoy a challenge, this is the opportunity for you!

For immediate consideration send resume /job history to: Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com Fax: (262) 725-6844

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Police beat The following arrests are on file at the Loves Park and Machesney Park Police Dept. Readers are reminded that suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Loves Park Aug. 4 Riverside/Walker – Samantha L. Miculescu, 26, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a registration/title violation, no driver’s license, other driver license offenses, and traffic light violations Clifford/John – Isaiah E. Coleman, 27, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a registration/title violation and a suspended/revoked driver’s license Aug. 5 N. 2nd St./Windsor Road – Anthony M. Bellona, 31, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a cancelled/suspended/ revoked registration and a suspended/revoked driver’s license, and violation of an order of protection 6125 N. 2nd St. – Mathew J. Drake, 46, on charges of an in-state warrant Second/Riverside – Abram Martinez, 37, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked driver’s license and speeding 5409 Bennett St. – Ken S. Fry, 38, domestic battery and resisting/ obstructing an officer 4820 N. 2nd St. – Dwight B. Pearson, 61, on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol Aug. 6 Forest Hills/Rockberry – Dennis P. Daniels, 49, on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked driver’s license, auto theft, and a warrant/summons/ subpoena5902 Forest Hills Road – Jordan D. Jackson, 20, on charges of disorderly conduct (not drunkenness)

930 River Park Dr. – Eric C. Hoglund, 33, on charges of domestic battery Aug. 7 408 Belteberg – Tina M. Hursch, 52, on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug equipment 100 Riverside – Michael R. Condatore, 54, on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, speeding, and improper turning Aug. 8 Mulford/Riverside – Timothy T. Moore, 25, on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a cancelled/ suspended/revoked registration and a suspended/revoked driver’s license N. 2ndSt./Beacon St. – Deanna M. Greene, 48, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a cancelled/suspended/ revoked registration and a suspended/revoked driver’s license, and resist/obstruct officer N. 2nd St./Riverside – Jason M. Ziemianin, 32, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with muffler violations and a suspended/revoked driver’s license Forest Hills/River Lane – Takesha D. Craig, 37, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a registration/title violation and a suspended/revoked driver’s license Second/Riverside – Mark A. Winegar, 54, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with muffler violations Second/Riverside – Karie N. Berberich, 35, on charges of seat belt violations and a warrant/summons/subpoena Aug. 9 Forest Hills/Landstrom – James B. Talidis, 47, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked driver’s license, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the

influence of alcohol (aggravated), speeding, failure to signal/improper signal, improper lane usage, and resist/obstruct officer 5800 Beechwood Dr. – Tinondre E. Jenkins, 28, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a cancelled/suspended/ revoked registration and a suspended/revoked driver’s license N. 2nd St./Landstrom Road – Robert J. Curatola, 32, on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a cancelled/suspended/revoked registration and a suspended/revoked driver’s license Grand/Second – Kandy L. Shoulders, 30, on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked driver’s license

– Decameron Q. Whitaker, 26, on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked driver’s license 8200 N. 2nd St. – Wesley R. Richardson, 25, on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked driver’s license and speeding Aug. 5 S. Weldon Road/Cunningham Road, Winnebago – Octtayges L. Shanklin, 24, on charges of a warrant/summons/subpoena 650 W. State St. Rockford – Daniel Robert Green, 40, on charges of a warrant/summons/subpoena Aug. 6 1012 Housewert – Jude R. Peterson, 26, on charges of violation of an order of protection Machesney Park Aug. 7 Aug. 4 Forest Hills Road/Rivington 8200 N. Second St. – Marldon Road – Gary Deregules, 60, on Roberto Holder, 30, on charges of a charges of driving under the influwarrant/summons/subpoena ence of drugs and failure to reduce N. Alpine Road/West Lane Road speed/too fast for conditions

616 Otto Road – Mathew J. McDonald, 35, on charges of domestic battery Bauer Pkwy./Victory Lane – Arkise Sturdivant, 19, on charges of possession of 30 grams or less of cannabis Bauer Pkwy./Victory Lane – Tyler A. Miller, 20, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle Aug. 8 Erma Ave./Marquette Road – Michael C. Riddle, 34, on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked driver’s license, possession of 30 grams or less of cannabis, and seat belt violations Aug. 9 650 W. State St. Rockford – Anna Marie Williams, 41, on charges of a warrant/summons/subpoena N. 2nd St. at Superior Ave. – Luis A. Gutierrez, 33, on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, transportation of alcoholic liquor, and improper lane usage

Puzzle answers

Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin

EMPLOYMENT

Classifieds Cont. from previous page

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JOIN MEDIACOM.

GARDEN PRAIRIE Shift your career into high gear and grow with a company where you’re treated like family. Mediacom is helping customers find solutions to their internet and cable needs through fully customizable plans.

As a Broadband Specialist I (Field Technician), you will be primarily focused on new installations of our cable television and broadband services. You’ll drive a company van, go into customer homes, and represent Mediacom every day to our customers. You’ll also learn and perform a variety of duties including installation, changes of service, additional outlet installation, disconnection of service, payment collection, and any special requests customers may have in regard to installation. Qualifications: High School/GED required. Good communication skills, ability to work in all weather conditions and at various heights. Must also be able to work flexible hours with some overtime required.

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Write your ad below, One Word Per Box, be sure to include your price

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For consideration, please apply online at: www.mediacomcable.com/careers and search for Broadband Specialist I in Garden Prairie. After completing your online application, please send your confirmation to: DDickinson@mediacomcc.com Mediacom is an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v

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An exciting work environment, competitive salaries and full benefits including Dental and Vision. Company-Matched 401(k) • Education Reimbursement • Paid Vacation, Holidays & Flex Time • Paid Training and Pay Increases w/ Self-guided Study • Cell Phone, Company Truck, Discounted Cable/Internet Service, and More

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Transportation provided to and from the Senior Expo at Rock Valley College from the SMTD service area.

Schedule today at 877-561-3330.

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