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Top Garagesales
RUMMAGE SALE at 431 East Sixth, Flora on SAT 5/18 @ 6a-Noon Becky Rains:â662-8959. Rain date - May 25. Marked to move! Coach purses/shoes/hats, clothes sz 1-XL. Professional attire, New York Company, Limited, Apt 9, Express, GAP, Loft, Christopher & Banks, Business suits, Jewelry sets, New Victoria Secret Bras/Lingerie. Clothing all seasons: Old Navy, âA Eagle, Aeropostale, A&F Charlotte Russe. Jackets:âLeather, Jean, Winter. Dance dresses: $25-50. Tommy Hilfiger Comforter Set, additional sets, pillows, bedding. New Yamaha EEE23 Keyboard w/ stand & accessories, 6ft. pre-lit pink Christmas tree. Like new leather/micro fiber ottoman 37â x 45â, Oak Armoire, bathroom mirror 40.5âx48â, Wolfe tanning bed, wing back recliner, Longaberger woven traditions heritage green retired dishes/specialty pieces, wall art, nick-knacks, dolls, Enesco Calico kittens, weed eater, stereos/tv, Baseball memorabilia, Ken Griffey Jr. jersey and more. Antiques: oak square claw foot table, oak coffee table, oak chairs, 3/4 walnut Jenny Lend headboard/mattress set, oak rocker, 3 legged table, quilting frames, ball canning jars, dishes, crazy quilt & pillow.
RUMMAGE SALE at 400 Austin Ave., Flora on SAT 5/18 @ 7:30 a.m. to Noon Great prices on a large selection of namebrand menâs jeans, slacks, shoes, boots; ladies jeans, slacks, shoes, camo hunting clothing, gun cases, knives, flashlights, camping gear, housewares, small appliances, Tupperware, electronics, and lots of miscellaneous.
MULTI-FAMILY RUMMAGE SALE at 5 Stone Forge Pike, Flora on SATâ5/18 @ 7am - Noon Lots of namebrand mens, womens & kids clothing. Kids clothing sizes boys sz. newborn to 8, girls sz 6-8 to sz 14. Shoes, purses, kids books, housewares, home decor, bedding, king size bedspread, toys, 19â TV, TVâstands, lots of misc. Harrell, Rinehart, Frost & Williams
RUMMAGE SALE at 7121 Old Hwy 50, Flora on FRI 5/17 @ 2p-? & SATâ5/18 @ 8am-? (Next to Lincoln school) Metal cabinets, Magazines from 1980, Tires, Tonka toys, Black entertainment center, Cozy coupe car, Other toys, Electric organ, Some clothing, Home Interior, Corner cabinet, Nick-nacks, Misc. County top, Wall Cabinet, Cake pans, Decoration for cakes, Purses, Perfume, Makeup, and rideable plastic Jeep. (If rain cancels)
CEFS/GOLDEN CIRCLE RUMMAGE SALE at 218 South Main, Flora on SAT 5/18 @ 8a-12p (No early sales) Lots of new items! Clothing all sizes, small appliances, home decor, toys, yard items, dishes and more. Donations still coming in. This Fundraiser helps provide activities for the seniors that participate in the Golden Circle/Meals on Wheels programs.
3-FAMILY YARD SALE at 444 Vincennes Ave, Flora on FRI 5/17 & SAT 5/18 @ 9a-? Couch, matching chair, entertainment center, TVs, toys, smoker, quilts, kids-adults clothes, lots of miscellaneous.
YARD SALE at Clay Co. Farm Bureau Bldg. on SATâ5/18 7am-Noon We will have nice gently worn clothing for the whole family all namebrand Abercrombie, American Eagle, Hollister, Justice, Crazy 8, Tommy, Etc. Teen boys S-L, Teen girls S-M, Little girls 4-5, 7-8, Womens S-L, 16-24, Mens L-XL, Shoes, Designer purses, Comforter sets, Small computer desk, Wii U-Draw, Breadmaker, XBox 360 with one controller, XBox, Wii, DS games, 2 color TVs, Toys, Twin sz. Mattress, Sm. Fish tank, Bi-fold doors, End tables, Lamp table w/ Magazine holder, Uniform scrubs, Household items, Indoor outdoor items, Something for everyone. Priced to sell!
RUMMAGE SALE at 433 W. 6th St., Flora on FRI 5/17 Rain date SAT 5/18. Guitar, chairs, dishes, file cabinet, costume jewelry, 5â dancing pirate, TVs china cabinet, Bar lites, Bar stools, End tables, Knick-knacks, Dressers, Mechanic tools, Clothes of all sizes, Belt buckles, Cowboy boots, Air pistol, Snow blade for 4-Wheeler, 2006 Kawasaki 900cc Classic
RUMMAGE SALE at 201 South Mill St., Flora on FRI 5/17 @ 9am - ? Lots of clothing all sizes, Toys, Baby items, Curtains, Books, and Misc. Rain cancels.
MOVING GARAGE SALE at 222 Fair Ave., Flora on FRIâ5/17 @ 9a-5p & SAT 5/18 @â8a-3p Wood chipper, â95 Chevy 4x4 Ex-Cab, Women & girlâs clothing Sm-5X, Curtains, Bedding, Household items, 4âx18â Swimming pool, What-nots, Tools, and much more.
RUMMAGE SALE at 12 Sunset Dr., Flora on FRI 5/17 @ 3-6p & SATâ5/18 @ 8a-1p Large multi-family sale. Wii system, baby items, scrubs, household decor, clothes all sizes, mens, womens, children.
FLEA MARKET at Flora Kiwanis Comm. Bldg (Hub) on SATâ5/18 @ 8a-4p New & Used. Toddler bed (cars), toys, knives, camping supplies, wedding dress (sz. med), purses, quilts, candles, jewelry, collectables, Avon, plus lots more... There will also be a large variety of hand crafted items available. If you have any scissors or pinking shears that need sharpened, bring them by any time after noon... we have a vendor for that too. Something for everyone.
BENEFIT GARAGE SALE at 100 W. North Ave., Flora on FRI 5/17 @ 2-6p & SATâ5/18 @ 8a-4p (Northwest corner at downtown stoplight) Clay CountyâAnimal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS) Indoor Huge Inventory. 1/2 off after 2 p.m. on Saturday.
RUMMAGE SALE at 421 S 5th St SW, Clay City on SATâ5/18 @ 8a-? 4 blocks West Methodist Church, Clay City.
Variety of Outdoor Plants: Patio Planters â¢Window Boxes â¢Pedestal Urns â¢Combo Color GardensOffering Cemetery Memorial Flowers in Baskets ⢠Saddles ⢠Cans & Cones for Vases â¢âDo-it-yourself Supplies and Flower BushesOpen Every Weekend in MayFri - Sat 7am-5p & Sun 10am-5pm1545 N. State, Flora(Former Petal Pushers Shop)RUMMAGE SALE EVERY WEEKEND IN MAY. FAMILY ITEMS ADDED WEEKLY.
RUMMAGE SALE at 10 Sunset Dr, Flora on FRI 5/17 @ 6:30a-? & SATâ5/18 @ 6:30a - Noon Bet with hubby that I canât sell it all, so enlisting your help. There is really NICE stuff! Kids: clothes & toys, end table, ladies & gents clothing. Little Tykes toybox, still digging! Lemonade stand on Saturday.
YARD SALE at Corner of 233 E. 10th & Sycamore St., Flora on FRI 5/17 @ 2:30p - Dark & SATâ5/18 @ 8a-1:30p Various sizes mens, ladies, boys, girls &âlittle ones clothing. New lawn chairs, Old time bird cage, numerous other items. Truckload from out of the county.
GARAGE SALE at 1508 N. State Rd., Flora on FRI 5/17 & SAT 5/18 @ 7a-5p (Brick house next to Burger King) Iris, Hosta and other perennials. Full size computer set, clothing, dishes, and collectibles. Books, lots of childrens. Banana & zucchini bread, jelly, relish and salsa. Lots of miscellaneous.
Multi Garage Sale at Claremont School, Fri. 5/24 4-7pm, Sat 5/25 8am-?? Newborn-Adult clothes, Baby Items/toys, highchair, furniture, kitchen items, home decor, antiques/collectables, exercise equipment, books, puzzles, DVDâs, Baskets, 31, Claremont School items.
Kings Furniture Store, Warehouse Sale. Damaged, Repossessed, Close-Out Furniture. Many items $5 or less. Boone Street warehouse. Sat. 8-10:30, Cash, Carry Only.
Junk In The Trunk, Friends of Down-Town, Community Yard Sale, Saturday, May 25th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Main Street and Whittle Avenue. Call 618-392-0335, 618-395-7495, 618-392-2241 To Reserve a Space, $25 per Space.
Lake Jasper, Road #3, 1st house, Friday, May 31, 8:00-5:00, Saturday, June 1, 8:00-3:00. Lots misc., collectibles.
Yard Sale: Saturday, May 25, 8:00-3:00, 6682 N. Ste.Marie Road, 6-miles North of Route. 50 or 10-miles South of Ste.Marie. Furniture, exercise equipment, desk, push mowers/parts, bicycles, clothing, miscellaneous items.
Yard Sale: 614 N. Walnut, Fri. 8-? Sat. Motorcycle jack, ATV Ramp, Antique Stain glass window, leaded glass panels, chest of drawers, quilt rack, laundry cart, pictures, frames, pots, pans, bakeware, Denim Army jacket, wooden rocker, shoes, mirror, Steve Madden Purse, pool table, tools, Harley parts & clothes, Koi Pond, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, women, boys, menâs clothing, uniform tops, Lots misc. Christmas, Halloween, St. Patrick.
Multi-Family Garage Sale. Fri., May 24th 8am-?? 607 E. Monroe St., Olney. Girlâs clothes size 5-8, Boyâs clothes size NB-6m, Toys, Womenâs clothes. Lots of Jewelry, Treadmill, Microwave Stand, Household items, Lots of misc. Everything priced to sell.
Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 7:30-12:00, 1209 Taylor Drive. Men & Womenâs Clothing, Childrenâs Clothing, Lots of Home Interior and Lots & Lots of nice misc. items, Some Furniture.
Top Jobs
Southern Illinois Workers, Inc. is Currently Accepting applications for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Apply at 116 East North Ave., Flora or call 662-7494. EOE (7/15tf)
DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION SERVICES Full-time position supervising drug and alcohol prevention staff and marketing community programs. Bachelors degree or experience preferred. Submit letter of interest and resume to Human Resources, Southeastern Illinois Counseling Centers, Drawer M, Olney, ILâ62450 EOE. (5/14-16)
KLOECKNER METALS is accepting applications. A CDL license would be required. The job would include various duties including sawing steel, loading/unloading trucks and driving a truck on local deliveries. Looking for someone who is honest and self motivated. Applicant must pass drug screen and required physicals. Applications can be picked up at Kloeckner Metals, Louisville, IL. Fax 317-964-2678 or mail POâBox 157, Louisville, IL 62858. (5/16-5/21)
QIDP/Individual Service Coordinator is needed to provide services in the Illinois counties of Clay, Richland, Wayne. Must be a self-starter, client focused, and have reliable transportation-mileage reimbursed. Must be on the Illinois State QIDP Registry; possess good communication skills, both written and verbal; as well as negotiation skills. Competitive salary with excellent benefits. Send resume with at least 3 references to SICCS, PO Box 588, Centralia, IL 62801 Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.
Looking for persons to fill facility manager positions at the Newton and Rose Hill grain elevator locations. Pick up application at the TGM office in Willow Hill or send resume to: Total Grain Marketing, P.O. Box 204, Willow Hill, IL 62480.
First Presbyterian Church seeking pianist or organist. Submit resume to: 227 E. Elm St. or olneypresbyterian.org
Office Assistant, ETS â" Olney, IL. Full-time position with benefits. For more information visit our website at: www.iecc.edu/employment. Send letter of interest and resume to: Human ResourcesIllinois Eastern Community Colleges, 233 East Chestnut Street, Olney, IL 62450. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Top Classifieds
CRAFTSMAN 10â Radial Armsaw, Excellend condition, $350. Call 618-516-3653. (5/20)
CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER 18.5hp, 42â cut, $200. Call 618-516-3653. (5/20)
SPEED QUEEN Electric dryer, $60. Call 618-516-3653. (5/20)
93 Celebrity Red & White 23ft. ski boat, 454 Merc. Life jackets, canvas enclosure, cockpit cover 618-395-7567
Kenâs Bait & Bargain Store now open. Live bait, antiques and lots more. Old Chinese Restaurant.
French Bulldog Pups, 10 weeks, 1 boy & 1 girl, shots, wormed, house broken, $800 each. email lauraclarkpz@aol.com or 618-395-8433
Frohning Strawberries, You pick, We pick. Monday through Friday 7:00-7:00 Saturday 7:00-6:00 and Sunday 2:00-5:00. 618-754-3132.
Local Strawberries, Tomatoes, Rhubarb, and more. Olney Antiques, 1519 South Whittle. 618-392-3935
Top Homes
ONE & TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS available. Off street parking, laundry facilities on site, appliances furnished. HUD vouchers and certificates accepted. For additional information contact MIKE OR LORI BEPPLER at 618-842-2307. Equal Housing Opportunity. (4/1tf)
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: 813 N. Main, Flora. Call 618-662-8600. (8/9tf)
3 BEDROOM w/ 24âx40â garage, extra large lot. Call 618-676-4221. (9/13tf)
3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH New construction house. Visit www.james-development.com or email jwri08 @yahoo.com for details. (9/27tf)
FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom mobile home, Range & Fridge furnished, $300 per month & $300 deposit. References, no pets. 502 W. 5th St.,âFlora. Call 618-676-5714. (5/14tf)
2008 Manufactured home, 2000 sq. feet on 9 wooded acres, 20x30 shed w/15ft. lean-to, all electric, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, drywall, city water. 3 miles South of Olney. 618-863-2713.
60â X 30â 3-bay shop with paint booth and office for rent or sale. $500 per month/$500 deposit. 618-392-2100.
2 Bedroom, 1 bath, Home. Private New Sewer, New Roof, Gas Heat, 2 Buildings, 2 Private Drives, West Side of Town, Will Take Offers 618-676-4257, 618-676-7457
House, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, No pets. 618-783-8157.
Top Services
LICENSED DAYCARE has openings day shift. Over 12 years experience, First Aid/CPR certified, Clean, Non-smoking home, Fenced in yard. Reasonable rates, references available. Call 618-508-2887. (4/9tf)
Garden Tilling Wanted, Reasonable Price, Call either 618-392-4243 or 618-843-1934, 8:00am-8:00pm.
Top Wheels
1997 Dutchman 30 foot fifth wheel camper, w/slide out, always shedded, $7500. 618-395-1146 or 618-838-3353.
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