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Page 16 • Citizen-Tribune, February 6, 2016 Employment We hire great people to do important work! DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (DSP) Mains’l Services supports people who need assistance to live successfully in their homes and communities by offering innovative supports, responding to their hopes and dreams. Why work at Mains’l? Flexible Schedules Training to reach your full potential Wide variety of opportunities for personal growth And best of all, we have fun making the world a better place Visit us at www.mainsl.com for more information and to apply! “Offering innovative supports to people, responding to their hopes and dreams.” Now Hiring! Fulfillment Distribution Center, Inc. ( Apply at Door 7 ) 720 Anderson Ave St. Cloud, MN or [email protected] (320) 656-8880 with quesitons Benefits: Medical, dental & life insurance Short/Long term disability benefits 401(k) EAP Paid holidays Vacation PTO Employee Referral Program We Offer: PT & FT positions Flexible schedules No exp. necessary PT & FT benefits Incentive pay Attendance awards Minimal wknds. Advancement Opportunities Casual, safe work environment Located on bus line Packagers • Order Pickers • Forklift Operators Truck Loaders • Truck Unloaders AS LITTLE AS 2 DAYS A WEEK! REFER A FRIEND & GET $$$ Wellstead of Rogers Is Your Standard Excellence? Have you been looking to work with a TEAM who share your commitment to a higher standard? If so… We’ve Been Looking For You! Hiring Fair Wed, Feb 17th, 11am-2pm The Crown Room Banquet Center 20600 South Diamond Lake Road Rogers, Minnesota 55374 Currently Hiring FT Pastry Chef/ Assistant Manager, PT Evening Cook, PT Evening Dietary Aid, LPN’s, Medication Assistants, C.N.A’s, Resident Assistants, Activity Assistants, Dietary Aides, and Kitchen Assistants For directions call 763-428-1981 FiveStar Quality Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DRIVERS J&B Group, Inc. is a wholesale producer & distributor of quality food products headquartered in St. Michael, MN. We are seeking a full-time drivers, based out of our St. Michael facility. Qualified candidate must be at least 21 years old with Class A, CDL. Must have a good driving record. We offer the following route schedules; day, evening, overnights and weekends. A lifting assessment, DOT physical, criminal background check and drug screen are required of all truck drivers. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package. Starting wage is $17 and up per hour based on experi- ence, overtime pay after 40 hours. We offer health insur- ance, dental, vision, 401(k) and a competitive paid time off program where accrual starts immediately upon hire. Please log on to www.nonamesteaks.com and scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Careers” to apply Or call Amy at 763.497.9535 MFVH/EOE J&B GROUP, INC. Attn: Human Resources 13200 43rd street, st. michael, mn 55376 DIESEL MECHANIC J&B Group, Inc. is a wholesale producer & distributor of quality food products headquartered in St. Michael, MN. We are seeking a full-time diesel mechanic, based out of our St. Michael facility. Qualified candidate must maintenance experience and knowledge of repair to perform preventative mainte- nance on vehicles. Must have the ability to be mobile and able to work with various equipment, tools, trucks, trac- tor-trailers and refrigeration units on a daily basis. A pre- employment criminal background check and drug screen are required of all associates. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package. Starting wage is $20 & up per hour based on experience. We offer health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) and a competitive paid time off program where accrual starts immediately upon hire. Please log on to www.nonamesteaks.com and scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Careers” to apply Or call Amy at 763.497.9535 MFVH/EOE J&B GROUP, INC. Attn: Human Resources 13200 43rd street, st. michael, mn 55376 Customer Elation is not a Telemarketing Contact Center 161 4th Ave N - Foley, MN • [email protected] Customer Elation, a Leading provider of Inbound customer service support, is looking for Friendly & professional Account Specialists. FT & PT openings available. Now offering Evening shift premium. New starting wage of $11.00 per hour increasing to $11.50 per hour after 300 hours worked. Join our growing team! EOE Account Specialists We are seeking professionals, technicians & engineers to grow with us. These newly created positions are now available at Arctic Cat’s St. Cloud Facility. • Network Administrator • Driveline Project Leader • Trade Compliance Specialist • Buyer/Planner • Commodity Manager • ATV/ROV Technician • ATV/ROV Project Leader • Engine Design Engineer • Engine Development Engineer • Design Engineer • Electrical Engineer CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Join us in creating the ultimate off-road riding experience! For a full listing of job opportunities & job descriptions, please visit our website at www.arcticcat.com . Email resume & cover letter to: [email protected] APPLY ONLINE www.expresspros.com Current Openings Accounting - $15-17 Car Inspector - $12-15 Sales - $35,000 base Shop helper - $12-14 CNC setup - $16-23 Customer Service - $13-16 Immediate openings for quality conscious, reliable, energetic workers with good dexterity & communication skills WE WANT YOU! ROGERS 763.428.1966 Apply online at www.prostaff.com or call 320.656.9777 START WORKING NOW! Becker • Customer Service & Delivery Administrator -Work business hours -Both temp & long term positions open -Pay based on experience $10-11/hr starting • 1st & 2nd shift Production Positions -Both long term temp to hire & seasonal open -$12/hr, advancement opportunities avail St.Cloud • Optical Production -Surfacing Techs, QA/QC & Machining Operating -All shifts avail, temp-to-hire, $11-14.50/hr ALL POSITIONS ARE TEMP-TO-HIRE Apply online at www.kniferiver.com or in person by May 31, 2016. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qual- ified applicants will recieve consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Open positions include: Truck Drivers (seasonal) Loader Operator (seasonal) Mechanic (year round position) Knife River Central MN division is NOW taking applications for the 2016 season. FT LPN OR CMA HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinic (HPCMC) is seeking a FT LPN or CMA to join our well-respected pri- mary care team. HPCMC is a multi-speciality clinic pro- viding family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, occupational medicine, general & colorectal surgery, chi- ropractic & behavioral health services. We offer a compet- itive salary & a full benefits package. LPNs & CMAs provide care to patients under the direction of physicians & mid-levels. CMAs also assist PAs & NPs with patient care & patient registration at our HealthStation clinic located in the Coborn’s Sauk Rapids grocery store. The ideal candidate enjoys working closely with multi-spe- cialty group members, communicates well with patients and is focused on improving the health & well being of each patient. For more info apply online, visit our website at www.hpcmc.com/pages/Careers/ click on Clinical Positions. We are an equal opportunity employer & all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected vet- eran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please visit our website for our current openings & to apply online! www.applitrack.com/becker/onlineapp/ NEWSPAPER DELIVERY Do you have some spare time Saturdays? EARN SOME EXTRA CASH! ECM DISTRIBUTION (763) 241-8146 ECM DISTRIBUTION is looking for you! We currently have motor routes in: BIG LAKE, BECKER, CLEARWATER & ANNANDALE A typical route takes 3 to 5 hours. Motor routes require a reliable vehicle. Delivery time frames are long enough to allow flexibility for your schedule. Give us a call for more details. We are a 1400-1800 acre per year potato operation looking for a person with a diverse ag background, good mechanical, operator and management skills to join our team. Must have pivot irrigation, row crop & trucking experience. CDL & private applica- tor license a plus. Full time salary position, compet- itive pay, full benefts, retirement, company truck, phone & an overall great job. Asst. Manager • Becker, MN Send resume to: jwalter@rdoffutt.com Love What You Do! Online at: www.dungarvincareers.com AA/EOE A provider of quality serv- ices for people w/disabili- ties is hiring PT Program Counselors in Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud & Clear Lake. Asleep overnights, evenings and weekends. As a Direct Support Staff, you will be responsible for med- ication administration, per- sonal cares, assisting with activities of daily living, re- directing and responding to both verbal and physical behaviors on a daily basis and running behavior sup- port programs. NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS, CNA, PCA Counter/Delivery Persons Part Time & Full Time $9 to $12 starting pay DOQ Must have valid MN Driver’s License w/no tickets or citations in 3 years. 845 Highway 24, Clearwater 320-558-9901 To Place Your AD Citizen 763-261-5880 Tribune 320-558-2037 EMPLOYMENT DEADLINE THURSDAY’S AT 5PM Call 763-261-5880 To place your ad 320-251-1038 expresspros.com/ stcloudmn MACHINE OPERATORS/ PRODUCTION • 1, 2, 3 Shifts • Paid Training • Advancement Opportunities • Team Workers • Nice Perks & More NOW HIRING In partnership with BlowMolded-Foley

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Page 16 • Citizen-Tribune, February 6, 2016

Employment

We hire great people to do important work!

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (DSP) Mains’l Services supports people who need assistance to live successfully in their homes and communities by offering innovative supports, responding to their hopes and dreams.

Why work at Mains’l? • Flexible Schedules • Training to reach your full potential • Wide variety of opportunities for personal growth • And best of all, we have fun making the world a

better place

Visit us at www.mainsl.com for more information and to apply!

“Offering innovative supports to people, responding to their hopes and dreams.”

Now Hiring!Fulfillment Distribution Center, Inc.

( Apply at Door 7 )720 Anderson Ave St. Cloud, MNor [email protected]

(320) 656-8880 with quesitons

Benefits:• Medical, dental

& life insurance• Short/Long term

disability benefits• 401(k)• EAP• Paid holidays• Vacation• PTO• Employee

Referral Program

We Offer:• PT & FT positions• Flexible schedules• No exp. necessary• PT & FT benefits• Incentive pay• Attendance awards• Minimal wknds.• Advancement

Opportunities• Casual, safe work

environment• Located on bus line

Packagers • Order Pickers • Forklift OperatorsTruck Loaders • Truck Unloaders

AS LITTLEAS 2 DAYSA WEEK!

REFER AFRIEND &GET $$$

Wellstead of Rogers

Is Your StandardExcellence?

Have you been looking to work witha TEAM who share your commitment

to a higher standard? If so… We’ve BeenLooking For You!

Hiring FairWed, Feb 17th, 11am-2pm

The Crown Room Banquet Center20600 South Diamond Lake Road

Rogers, Minnesota 55374

Currently HiringFT Pastry Chef/ Assistant Manager, PT EveningCook, PT Evening Dietary Aid, LPN’s, MedicationAssistants, C.N.A’s, Resident Assistants, ActivityAssistants, Dietary Aides, and Kitchen Assistants

For directions call 763-428-1981FiveStar Quality Care is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

DRIVERSJ&B Group, Inc. is a wholesale producer & distributor ofquality food products headquartered in St. Michael, MN.We are seeking a full-time drivers, based out of our St.Michael facility.Qualified candidate must be at least 21 years old withClass A, CDL. Must have a good driving record. We offerthe following route schedules; day, evening, overnightsand weekends. A lifting assessment, DOTphysical, criminal background check and drug screen arerequired of all truck drivers.We offer a competitive salary & benefits package.Starting wage is $17 and up per hour based on experi-ence, overtime pay after 40 hours. We offer health insur-ance, dental, vision, 401(k) and a competitive paid timeoff program where accrual starts immediately upon hire.

Please log on to www.nonamesteaks.comand scroll down to the bottom of the page

and click on “Careers” to applyOr call Amy at 763.497.9535 MFVH/EOE

J&B GROUP, INC.Attn: Human Resources

13200 43rd street, st. michael, mn 55376

DIESEL MECHANICJ&B Group, Inc. is a wholesale producer & distributor ofquality food products headquartered in St. Michael, MN.We are seeking a full-time diesel mechanic, based out ofour St. Michael facility.Qualified candidate must maintenance experience andknowledge of repair to perform preventative mainte-nance on vehicles. Must have the ability to be mobile andable to work with various equipment, tools, trucks, trac-tor-trailers and refrigeration units on a daily basis. A pre-employment criminal background check and drug screenare required of all associates.We offer a competitive salary & benefits package.Starting wage is $20 & up per hour based on experience.We offer health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) and acompetitive paid time off program where accrual startsimmediately upon hire.

Please log on to www.nonamesteaks.comand scroll down to the bottom of the page

and click on “Careers” to applyOr call Amy at 763.497.9535 MFVH/EOE

J&B GROUP, INC.Attn: Human Resources

13200 43rd street, st. michael, mn 55376

Customer Elation is not a Telemarketing Contact Center161 4th Ave N - Foley, MN • [email protected]

Customer Elation, a Leading provider of Inboundcustomer service support, is looking for Friendly &professional Account Specialists.

FT & PT openings available. Now offering Eveningshift premium. New starting wage of $11.00 per hourincreasing to $11.50 per hour after 300 hours worked.

Join our growing team! EOE

Account Specialists

We are seeking professionals, technicians & engineers togrow with us. These newly created positions are nowavailable at Arctic Cat’s St. Cloud Facility.

• Network Administrator • Driveline Project Leader• Trade Compliance Specialist • Buyer/Planner • Commodity Manager • ATV/ROV Technician • ATV/ROV Project Leader • Engine Design Engineer• Engine Development Engineer • Design Engineer • Electrical Engineer

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Join us in creatingthe ultimate

off-road ridingexperience!

For a full listing of job opportunities & job descriptions,please visit our website at www.arcticcat.com.

Email resume & cover letter to: [email protected]

APPLY ONLINEwww.expresspros.com

Current Openings• Accounting - $15-17

• Car Inspector - $12-15• Sales - $35,000 base• Shop helper - $12-14• CNC setup - $16-23

• Customer Service - $13-16Immediate openings for quality conscious, reliable,

energetic workers with good dexterity & communication skills

WE WANT YOU!

ROGERS 763.428.1966

Apply online at www.prostaff.com or call 320.656.9777

START WORKING NOW!Becker• Customer Service & Delivery Administrator-Work business hours-Both temp & long term positions open-Pay based on experience $10-11/hr starting

• 1st & 2nd shift Production Positions-Both long term temp to hire & seasonal open-$12/hr, advancement opportunities avail

St.Cloud• Optical Production-Surfacing Techs, QA/QC & Machining Operating-All shifts avail, temp-to-hire, $11-14.50/hr

ALL POSITIONS ARE TEMP-TO-HIRE

Apply online at www.kniferiver.com or inperson by May 31, 2016.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qual-ified applicants will recieve consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteranstatus.

Open positions include:Truck Drivers (seasonal)

Loader Operator (seasonal)Mechanic (year round position)

Knife River Central MN division is NOWtaking applications for the 2016 season.

FT LPN OR CMAHealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinic (HPCMC) isseeking a FT LPN or CMA to join our well-respected pri-mary care team. HPCMC is a multi-speciality clinic pro-viding family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics,occupational medicine, general & colorectal surgery, chi-ropractic & behavioral health services. We offer a compet-itive salary & a full benefits package. LPNs & CMAs provide care to patients under the directionof physicians & mid-levels. CMAs also assist PAs & NPswith patient care & patient registration at our HealthStationclinic located in the Coborn’s Sauk Rapids grocery store.The ideal candidate enjoys working closely with multi-spe-cialty group members, communicates well with patients and isfocused on improving the health & well being of eachpatient. For more info apply online, visit our website atwww.hpcmc.com/pages/Careers/ click on Clinical Positions.We are an equal opportunity employer & all qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected vet-eran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please visit our website for our current openings & to apply online!

www.applitrack.com/becker/onlineapp/

NEWSPAPER DELIVERYDo you have some spare time Saturdays?

EARN SOME EXTRA CASH!

ECM DISTRIBUTION (763) 241-8146

ECM DISTRIBUTION is looking for you!We currently have motor routes in:

BIG LAKE, BECKER,CLEARWATER & ANNANDALEA typical route takes 3 to 5 hours. Motor routes require a

reliable vehicle. Delivery time frames are long enough to allowflexibility for your schedule. Give us a call for more details.

We are a 1400-1800 acre per year potato operationlooking for a person with a diverse ag background,good mechanical, operator and management skillsto join our team. Must have pivot irrigation, rowcrop & trucking experience. CDL & private applica-tor license a plus. Full time salary position, compet-itive pay, full benefits, retirement, company truck,phone & an overall great job.

Asst. Manager • Becker, MN

Send resume to: [email protected]

Love What You Do!

Online at:www.dungarvincareers.com

AA/EOE

A provider of quality serv-ices for people w/disabili-ties is hiring PT ProgramCounselors in Sauk Rapids,St. Cloud & Clear Lake.Asleep overnights,evenings and weekends. Asa Direct Support Staff, youwill be responsible for med-ication administration, per-sonal cares, assisting withactivities of daily living, re-directing and responding toboth verbal and physicalbehaviors on a daily basisand running behavior sup-port programs.

NOW HIRINGCAREGIVERS,

CNA, PCA

Counter/Delivery PersonsPart Time & Full Time

$9 to $12 starting pay DOQMust have valid MN Driver’s License

w/no tickets or citations in 3 years.

845 Highway 24, Clearwater320-558-9901

To Place Your ADCitizen

763-261-5880Tribune

320-558-2037

EMPLOYMENTDEADLINETHURSDAY’SAT 5PM

Call 763-261-5880

To place your ad

320-251-1038expresspros.com/

stcloudmn

MACHINE OPERATORS/PRODUCTION

• 1, 2, 3 Shifts • Paid Training• Advancement Opportunities• Team Workers• Nice Perks & More

NOW HIRING

In partnership withBlowMolded-Foley

Citizen-Tribune, Saturday, February 6, 2016 • Page 15

Employment

Human ServiceTechnician

Divine House, Inc. Is currently accepting applications for our Big Lake, Buffalo and surrounding

area sites. Full and Part time positions are available with afternoon/evening shifts. Experience working with people with disabilities or background in medical field and supervisory experience helpful

but not necessary.Apply online at divinehouse.org

or (320) 231-2738Divine House, Inc.328 5th St. SW,

Willmar, MN 56201 EOE

FT JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN$500 Hiring Bonus!

We are looking to add a Professional Journeyman Electrician to join our growing team. We are a verywell respected Electrical Contractor our of CentralMN. Working with us, you will find a great working environment and professionalism. Majority of work is located here in Central MN. We are a family owned company and keep our team busy year round. We perform commerical/residential/small industrial.

We Provide Competitite Wages/Benefits, Health Ins., TakeHome Service Truck/Van, Retirement Plan + Employer

Match, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Weekly Pay, CompanyProvided Cell Phone, Hourly Rate Between

$30 - 32 D.O.EApplicants Requirements:

MN Electrical License, Drivers License, Hand Tools,Solid Work Ethic/Team Player/Good Attitude

Dont’ miss out on this great career opportunity!Please call 320-980-0514 to schedule an interview

HIRING & RETENTION BONUS!WORK CLOSE TO HOME!!Living Well Disability Services is hiring responsible people tosupport people with disabilities. As a Direct SupportProfessional (Advocate), you will assist people in their ownhome and support them participate in community activities.As an employee, you will receive valuable training, coachingand technology tools to be successful on the job.

Currently accepting applications and interviewing for parttime positions in the Big Lake and Buffalo area. Positionsrequire a background check, valid driver’s license and gooddriving record. To apply please visit our web site at www.liv-ingwell.org. Living Well Disability Services is an EqualOpportunity Employer.

Living Well DisabilityServices maintains a tobacco-free workplace.

$400 Hiring Bonus! Call for details!3RD SHIFT FLOOR CLEANERS NEEDEDMHI Inc. has immediate PT 3rd shift openings inClearwater, Monticello, Albertville and Big Lake.4-6 hours per night. $10-13/hr. DOE. Some week-ends required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

If interested, please contact 763-260-0053

Do you like to have fun while earning extra income? Thencome join our team at our Monticello Adult Foster CareHome. Now hiring Direct Support Staff to assist 4 high func-tioning adults with mental disabilites. Providing assistancewith daily activities such as meal prep, planning, medicationadministration and facilitating community involvement byaccompanying individuals on outings in the community orproviding transportation to work or other activities.

POSTION AVAILABLE:• E/O Weekend: includes paid sleepovernighs, Sat 2:30pm - Sun 10:30pmand this shift also includes E/O Tuesand Weds 6:30am - 9:00am

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • 21 years old • Must have valid drivers license• Legally eligible for employment in the United States• Must be able to pass criminal background check

CCoouunnttrryy LLaannee HHoommeess ooff CCeennttrraall MMNN

Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm at 612-390-3333To set up an interview, contact LeeAnn

FT Class A CDL Drivers Wanted• Located out of Becker, MN

• Year-round company • Most driving within MN and home every night • Hourly pay, plus opportunity to earn overtime.

Driver requirements: Class A, 24 months experience,clean driving record and current health card.

If interested, please email [email protected] or call 763-261-4510

Come in & fill outapplication.

LINECOOK

2120 165th Ave., Santiago

EXPERIENCEREQUIRED

Wage basedon experience

(763) 856-8900

FT - Shop ManagerLocated out of Becker, MN. Mon-Fri daytimehours & possible weekends. Needs to be de-pendable & hard-working individual that is ableto work as a team or alone with minimal supervi-sion. Some duties would be: Manage mechanics& other tasks as assigned. If interested please call

763-261-4510 orEmail: [email protected]

Are you interested in buildingmeaningful relationships & en-riching the lives of seniorswithin your community?

Assisted Living/Community Opportunities:• Home Health Aide • LPN• Supervisory role avail. withincreased wage for night LPN

Home Care Opportunities:• Home Health Aide• Homemaker • LPN

• Team Lead-nights positionavail with increased wage

Night shifts will receive asign-on bonus!

Country Manor has competitivewages, shift differentials, bene-fits & opportunity to grow. Refera friend & receive a bonus!!Apply online at our website:www.countrymanorcampus.orgor email your resume [email protected]

COUNTRYMANOR ASSISTED

LIVING/HOMECARE

MANUFACTURINGLABOR

HIGHWAY MATERIALS, LLCis a manufacturer & distributor

of products for the hwy construction industry. We arecurrently accepting applicationsfor positions in light industrialmetal fabrication. Experience

with welding, metal fab or forkliftoperation is preferred but notrewuire. We offer competitive

wages, health and dental insurance benefits.

Apply in person or email resume to: [email protected]

HIGHWAY MATERIALS, LLC.14990 Industry Ave. Becker MN

763-210-2277

ST. CLOUD COLLISIONIS NOW HIRINGAUTOBODYCOLLISIONTECHNICIAN

Great Benefits: 401k,Medical, Dental & Vacation

Apply at:[email protected]

St. Cloud Collision1801 8th St S, St. Cloud

320-240-1214

Needed FT. Must havevalid drivers license

24 hours per week in Becker, MN. The best can-didates will have previous office, insurance& marketing experience, be creative, energetic& be able to work in a small office environ-ment while paying attention to detail & havean interest in the insurance industry.E-mail resume to: [email protected]

INSURANCECUSTOMERSERVICE REP

Is seeking compassionateindividuals with initiative &enthusiasm to work as DirectSupport Professionals &in St. Cloud areaVariety of shifts.CNA Certi&ca-tion Preferred. 1 Year ExpPreferred. Send inquiries:

(Adult Foster Care &Related Services agency)

TADD'S LIGHTHOUSE

[email protected]

Age 55+ workersneeded for PT cus-todial work at therest areas locatedon I94 near Clear-water & Hasty.

Contact Green Viewat 651-639-1913

EMPLOYMENT IS ONLINEWWW.CITIZENNEWSPAPER.COM

WANTED: HARD WORKERTO PLACE YOUR EMPLOYMENT AD INTHE CITIZEN‐TRIBUNE CALL OR EMAILCitizen ‐ 763‐261‐[email protected]

Initiative foundation seeks VISTA host sitesSubmitted Article

Full-time, yearlongservice members help non-profits, government agen-cies build lasting programsto alleviate poverty in Cen-tral Minnesota.

The Initiative Founda-tion is seeking nonprofitand government agenciesto host full-time, yearlongAmeriCorps VISTA mem-bers engaged in projects tofight poverty.

VISTA service mem-bers create a lasting impactby helping their host siteserve low-income commu-

nities while building theircapacity to build and sus-tain poverty-fighting pro-grams. In partnershipwith the AmeriCorpsVISTA program, the Initia-tive Foundation will place12 full-time VISTA mem-bers in organizations serv-ing Benton, Cass, CrowWing, Chisago, Isanti,Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Mor-rison, Pine, Sherburne,Stearns, Todd, Wadena orWright Counties.

Eligible host sites in-clude 501(c) nonprofit or-ganizations, schools andlocal, state and tribal gov-

ernment agencies. All ap-plicants must be involvedin anti-poverty work.

Host site applicationsare due Feb. 3. Sites will beselected based on theirability to support and directa VISTA member, the ex-pected impact of the proj-ect and their alignmentwith the following 2016-2017 priority focus areas:

•Economic opportu-nity through financial liter-acy, employment orworkforce development.

•Education•Healthy futures

through increased food or

health care access•Housing•Military veterans and

their familiesBy June, host sites will

recruit, interview and selecttheir own VISTA membersfrom a pool of local and na-tional candidates. SelectedVISTA members start serv-ice in August and receivetraining, healthcare cover-age and a monthly livingallowance to supplementtheir service.

Visit ifound.org tolearn more.

February fun in Wright countySubmitted Article

The Wright CountyParks Department WinterPrograms are in full swing!These programs are a greatopportunity for you to getout and experience some ofthe great places WrightCounty has to offer.

This month at RobertNey Regional Park inMaple Lake we will have avariety of activities for thefamily to enjoy. On Satur-

day, February 6th we willhost Woodworking forWildlife! Bring your fam-ily out to construct andlearn how to install andmaintain a fly-throughbirdfeeder with our ParkNaturalist. Cost is $5 perfeeder.

The next weekend wewill light the loop trail onSaturday night for a specialValentine's Day event.There will be fun games todo while on the trail if you

choose to do them, or justbring your special someoneout to enjoy an eveninghike around the pond. Wewill have refreshments in-side the Nature Center forall to enjoy.

Then on Friday, Febru-ary 19th Naturalist DavidGrack will lead attendeeson fun filled, MoonlitSnowshoe Adventure inNey Park. You will experi-ence the park like never be-fore on this night outing by

seeing some places that areonly accessible in the win-ter by snowshoe. Don'thave snowshoes, don'tworry! You can reserve apair when you register forthe adventure. Cost is $5per person.

You can register forany of these events by con-tacting us at 763-682-7894or by email at [email protected].