Apartments for Rent Ripple RiverTownhomes

2 & 3 Bedroom TownhomesThese units include:- Private entrances -- Plenty of closets -

- Heat & utility allowances -- Laundry hookups -

- Garages & storage areas -- Playground area -

- Lots of green space -For more information or to take a tour of our townhomes please contact our professional man-agement staff at: Ripple River Townhomes, PO Box 203, Aitkin, MN 56431 or call Jim Turppa at 218-927-3521. Rent is based on 30% of adjusted income for qualifying persons, You may qualify & not even know it!

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ATV's1996 polaris express 300 aTV, very low hours, excellent condi-tion. 2WD. $1,400 oBo, Call 218-764-2353, please leave mes-sage if no answer. tfn

Automotive PARTS: Radiators & Gas Tanks, over 100 in stock. Riley Auto Supply - NAPA, Aitkin, 218-927-2153. tfn

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Garages

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Good Things to Eat BirCh sTreeT MeaT & Gro-Cery - Fresh cut, full service meat case, groceries, produce, milk. open Daily. 20 Third street Ne, aitkin 218-927-6650 tfn

Help Wanted DriVer/phoTo to report on the condition of houses and take photos. you must have a reliable car and digital camera. pT, flex h o u r s . s e n d r e s u m e t o jclemens@baileyinspection.com w07

HuntingNow hunting pheasants and chu-kars at GaNZ's rossBUrG pheasaNTs. By appointment only. Call 218-927-2300. if no answer call Duane's photography at 1-800-927-6214 tfn

Income Opportunity

NeeD Cash? sell us your gently used baby gear. Details online at www.totallykidz.blogspot.com or call ToTally KiDZ, Downtown Brainerd 218-824-0006 w07

Livestock horse BoarDiNG indoor/out-door arenas; plus trails. Call 218-927-6137. tfn

Misc. For Saleahs leTTer jaCKeTs. shirts plus, Downtown aitkin, 218-927-2837 tfn

sTraW For sale - Clean weed free rye straw, delivery available, Great river Gardens 927-2521 or 877-286-3408 tfn

Free iroN ore TailiNGs! you haul. 218-546-6221 tfn

air CoMpressor - CaMpBell - haUsFelD, professional, dual tanks, 4 gallon, 1.5 hp $125.00 218-426-0072. tfn

ChaiNsaW - hoMeliTe, xl-102 automatic, 16" bar, excellent shape, $85.00 218-426-0072 tfn

Pet Care & ServicesDoGpaTCh- expert grooming and boarding 218-927-4353 tfn

Employment pT iN aiTKiN: Compassionate, dependable persons needed for a rewarding position in aitkin. help adults with developmental disabilities become more inde-pendent. experience preferred, but will train. Must have a valid MN driver's license, clear back-ground check and clean drug test. please call (218)927-3946 or (866)321-3245. eoe w05experieNCeD priNT aD sales-persoN to cover the Brainerd/Baxter area. if interested please send your resume to the News-hopper, 21 Washington street, Brainerd, MN 56401, Fax: 218-454-4018, or email to hopper @emily.net. tfn

Need to fill jobs Carpenters, plumbers, heavy equipment operators, adminis-trative personnel, supply person-nel. Up to $20,000 sign on Bonus. Work at Camp ripley as a Min-nesota National Guard Member, ages 17-41. prior Military service Welcome, Will Train, Call Chris at 218-232-1792. w17

Equip. for Sale palleT jaCK - CroWN, Model pTh 50, 5,000 lb. capacity, next to new condition. $375.00 218-426-0072. tfn

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To add your business to the Hopper’s Helpers Service Directory,

contact the NewsHopper at 218-927-6990, 1-800-927-4498, fax: 218-927-6980

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Building SuppliesAitkin Hardwoods • 1-888-927-6515T & G paneling • Moulding • Millwork • Doors Windows • Cabinets • Flooring • lumber w13

Hometown Building Suppliesyour Building Materials headquarters • aitkin 218-927-7077 • Mon. - Fri. 8-5:30, sat. 8-3 tfn

Carpent Cleaning4 and 47 North Cleaning Inc. • 218-927-3733 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and shampooing. 98% extraction, tile stripping and waxing. state of the art Ceiling and wall cleaning. removes Nicotine, soot, smoke, mildew, cooking grease, and dirt films. We clean all surfaces, No Mess or interruption. insured. Call Now! w9

Carpenter/HandymanCarpenter/Handyman • 218-927-6086 or 218-927-5366 remodeling • additions • Flooring • Decks Garages • siding • roofing • Free estimates w17

Cellular Phones & ServiceSPRINT PCS available at the Newshopper • aitkin 218-927-6990 • No roaming • Never pay huge over-ages• enjoy liVe TV, Wireless Music Downloads, play Games & access Web tfn

Concrete ProductionCustomix Concrete • 320-676-1500Quality Concrete Mixed Fresh on site pay only for what you use • precast storm shelters, Boat ramp planks, Frost pillars, parking Curb Block tfn

Concrete Production

Concrete & Masonry Associates, Inc. -Block • Brick • stone • Flat Work• Free estimatesCarl Kurtz, aitkin 218-927-6627randy slette, Baxter 218-829-5740 w15

M & M Masonry • 218-678-2764 insulated poured walls, flat work with printing and stain-ing. Tile and cultured stone. Glass block. w12

Contractors Westerlund Custom Builders, Inc. • New homes and buildings • roofs, decks, etc. #20216038 • Neil Westerlund 1-877-723-6716 w7

Custom FramingNord Lake Reflections • 218-927-3317217 Minnesota ave. N., aitkin Custom Framing and Beads tfn

Advertising/Newspaper/ShopperNewsHopper 218-927-6990 • 800-927-4498 Best Things in life are Free! 25,000+ average circula-tion. Classified ads, Display ads & inserts www.Newshopper.net tfn

n Air Conditioning & HeatingNorthern Air Plumbing & Heating • 218-927-6828 New Construction, remodeling, Turbo soft Water, Car-rier, Venmar. Vänee/aVs • naph@mlecmn.net w13

Appliance Sales & ServiceJim Blakesley Appliance Repair & Service218-927-2027 • 1-888-450-8845 • aitkin Washers, Dryers, stoves, refrigerators, air Conditions, septic protectors, and More. i repair almost anything That is Broken. tfn

Aitkin Appliance Sales & Service Center150 southgate Drive • 218-927-4100• Maytag • amana • Whirlpool • jenn-air• estate • Kitchen aid small appliances w49

Banking Security State Bank • 218-927-3765 Main Bank218-927-3150 County Market Branch24 hr. phone banking 218-927-4192 www.ssbmn.com Four locations to serve you. w13

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Dry CleaningAnderson Cleaners • 218-829-5269Three locations to meet your dry cleaning needs. Thrifty White pharmacy, aitkin and McGregor; and range Drug in Crosby. w23

DrywallJB Drywall • 320-684-2206Cell 651-270-4720 w12

Larson Drywall Inc. • 218-927-3707 Licensed, Insured & Bonded Free Estimates w8

ElectriciansERIC WADE ELECTRIC • 218-927-2928residential & Commercial• Master electricianNO JOB TOO SMALL • FREE ESTIMATESlicensed • Bonded • insured Cell 651-341-0784 w17

Your Business CategoryTo add your business to the hopper’s helpers service Directory, contact the Newshopper at 218-927-6990, 1-800-927-4498, fax: 218-927-6980 or e-mail: hopper@emily.net tfn

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Rentals TaKiNG appliCaTioNs for Nicely Furnished 2Br Upper Duplex. No pets. Two Decks, scenic overlook o f M i n e l a n d r e c r e a t i o n area.$900/month includes heat, electric, Water/sewer, Garbage, Cable TV. one year lease, refer-ences, First and last Months and Deposit required. For applica-tion call 218-546-6221. tfn

ServiceseMBroiDery, screen printing, banners, trophys/plaques...all your advertising needs. shirts plus, Downtown aitkin. 218-927-2837. tfn

DoNa's plaCe • CUsToM eMBroi-Dery, Transfers, 1-100 pieces, jackets, shirts, Caps, etc. palisade 218-845-2896, 866-593-2896 w11

INSURANCE - Excellent rates & coverage. Auto (standard & risk), home, business, recreational vehicles. Jamie Koop Insurance, Crosby, 218-546-8304. tfn

Services PRINTING - Commercial/Per-sonal. letterhead, envelopes, Business Cards, invitations, Funeral Folders, Flyers, Custom layout & Design, Much More! No job too big or too small. Call eric at the Newshopper for your free quote, 218-927-6990 or 1-800-927-4498. tfn

WantedTraCTors: Want to buy crawler tractors, wheel loaders, and farm tractors. any condition. also new and used parts for sale. Kugler salvage, inc. 26793 Co. hwy. 22, erhard, MN 56534. 1-800-874-2130. Website: www.kuglersal-vage.com. tfn

payiNG Top Dollar for junk car batteries. all sizes. Motorcycle to industrial. 218-232-7654 steve w17

Wedding FoUr BeaUTiFUl NeW WeD-DiNG Dresses size 10-12 $35-$150. alterations available. 218-927-4506 w6

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Taxes & AccountingARvIDSON TAx & ACCOUNTING, INC.PHONE 218-927-4825 • FAx 218-927-4815 individual-small Business-Corporate income Tax returns **FREE E-FILE** Full service payroll and Bookkeeping, QuickBooks and Microsoft office Training & support. sherry arvidson, 204 1st st. se, aitkin.e-mail: sherry@arvidsontax.com w29

Tree Removal

R & R Landscaping & Tree Removal218-927-2855 • Tree removal, stump Grinding, storm Damage Cleanup, aerial Truck, land & lot Clear-ing, Trail Brushing, Ditch Cleaning. For Free estimates 218-839-3371 or 218-927-2855; www.randrtrl.com w11

Window/Wall Coverings WINDOW FASHIONS

PAT’S FARM ISLAND DRAPERIESDraperies • Blinds • Shades • Slipcovers • Upholstery

Free measurements & Installation218-927-6162 w8

Landscaping • Lawn Services

R & R Landscaping & Tree Removal•218-927-2855 For all your excavating and landscaping needs. patios, Boulder Walls, rip rap rock, sod, Class 5, Driveways, Building pads, Basements, road Building, Black Dirt, sand, Gravel. For Free estimates call Greg 218-839-3371 or 218-927-2855; www.randrtrl.com w11

Pet Care ServiceDOGPATCH • 218-927-4353expert pet Grooming & Boarding services. West of aitkin on Cedar Brook rd. tfn

Plumbing & HeatingGRAvELLE PLUMBING & HEATING •218-927-2624air Conditioning & Ventilation. sales • heating • installa-tions • service • lennox • Buderus • Wirsbo w13 Printers/PrintingLakeland Printers • 320-676-3167 Full color / black and white copies • auction bills specialize in single and multi-colored inserts w12

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Electricians

JW Electric of Aitkin, MN • 218-330-8724Commercial • residential • licensed • Bonded • insured w39-2010

ExcavatingJohn Benson Excavating • septic systems,Building site prep, Demolition, Backhoe, Dozer, Track skidsteer Work. Black Dirt & Fill. 218-678-3031 or 218-821-8719 w17

Flooring Materials & InstallationHudrlik Carpet & Tile • 218-927-6633after 59 years, our reputation is still our best guarantee! w13

GlassAitkin Glass Service36770 - 390th ave., aitkin 218-927-4624 • 800-958-6442 auto • residential • Commercial Glass installation tfn

HeatingKen’s Heating & Mobile Home Supply lp & Natural Gas • Nationally Certified service Technician – 30 years experience residential & Commercial • Mobile home heating and air Conditioning • rV’s/supplies 1-888-989-6720 • aitkin w13

Property Maintenance

painting, staining, power Washing, lawn-care, property Maintenance, Cleaning & More...Call Mike 218-820-0142 w14

RoofingA-1 Roofing • 218-678-2089Commerical & resdiential 40+ years experience w13

Dave Thorp Construction • 320-676-8277residential roofing, Carpentry lic. #20455133 w15 Satellite TV Service Enberg’s Tv Since 1954 • 218-927-2988 Dish Network, antenna, Tower and TV LG HD Tv • 1-888-eNBerGs w12

Septic Service Kangas Enterprises, Inc. • 1-218-768-2575 septic pumping • portable Toilets • septic systems excavating • CCTV sewer line Camera lic. #2526 w13 Siding ContractorsA-1 Roofing • 1-218-678-2089 Windows • siding • roofing • soffit • Fascia • Vinylsteel • aluminum • Wood • Brands: rollex, emcoFree esTiMaTes, licensed & insured w14

CK Home Health Care, Inc.

We are currently hiring highly moti-vated LPN's/RN's in the Brainerd, MN area. Shifts are evenings, nights and some weekends. We offer competi-tive wages and benefits! Please call 218-998-3778 for more information.

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CHILD CARE ASSISTANCEThe Aitkin County Health & Human Services has child care funding for chil-

dren age 12 and under (or 14 if disabled), on a sliding-fee scale basis. People looking for work, going to school or training programs, or working could get this funding.

Proof of income, schooling, job search, or that you are working is needed to decide if you can get this funding. To be able to get this funding, your income must be below State guidelines.

A part of the child care costs may be claimed as a credit while doing your income taxes. People can find out more about this from their IRS office.

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