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www.communityshoppersguide.net
Phone (269) 694-9431
2nd Annual
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Plainwell Education Foundation
October 3, 2015
1945 ~ 2015
YEARS
October 8, 2015 • 5pm-11pm Food & Drink Specials at...
• Lost Raven • Rhino’s Pub • Joe’s Pizza • Old Mill Brewpub • 10th Street Saloon
OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-5:00PM; FRIDAY 8:00AM-4:00PM
117 N. Farmer - P.O. Box 168 - Otsego, MI 49078
Fax (269) 694-9145
(Must be 21 to participate) SEE DETAILS ON THE COMMUNITY PAGE
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269.685.6666 Monday-Saturday: 9AM-9PM | Sunday 9AM-5PM
COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...October 3, 2015....Phone 694-9431
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at Otsego District Public Library
Reservations Required! (269) 694-5969
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Day & Evening Classes Available! NEW CLASSES START OCT. 20TH!
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121 South Anderson Plainwell, MI 269.685.8114 ihsinstituteofmassage.com
We are a State of Michigan licensed school and a professional member of the ABMP.
OnStaff USA is hosting a
Come experience the beauty of a Southwest Michigan Fall Day.
Be warmed by our fire pit where you’ll taste delicious food samples with refreshing drinks.
Interest Free Financing
Come Celebrate Fall with a New Job!
October Farmers Market! Crafts! Music! Saturday Oct 10, 9am-2pm, Alamo Township Little-League Park at DE Ave, Kalamazoo (near 6th St.). Come buy-and-sell food and crafts at our last market of the season. Pumpkin contest! Contact: Aloh Blanchard at: alamofarmersmarket@gmail.com. Vendor info at: www.alamofarmersandcrafters.com
Tuesday, Oct. 6 • 1pm-3pm 401 Dix Street, Otsego NOW RECRUITING FOR... 2nd & 3rd Shift Production 2nd Shift Quality 1st Shift Stockroom
APPLY TODAY! All New Applicants receive a FREE Gift & are entered into a weekly Jackpot for a chance to win up to $500!
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4 LOCATIONS • OTSEGO • PORTAGE • BATTLE CREEK • ST. JOSEPH
www.onstaffusa.com to complete an online application
Recruiting firm with professional, technical and temporary divisions.
Deer Barn The
Chainsaw Chains/Bars & Chain Sharpening available @ Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, (269)685-8781. For Sale: ATV/UTV/700 slt, 4x4 drive, this model has had several upgrades, $5000/obo. Call (269)501-4308 for more details. Wildlife Corn. Ear corn $6.00/bag. 2-1/2 miles west of Alamo on West D Ave., Trolard’s Schanz Supply (269)692-2897, Otsego. Guns, ammo, archery and hunting supplies. Our prices can’t be beat!
DEER PROCESSING •Summer Sausage Regular, Cheddar & Pepperjack, Habanero & Cheddar (hot)
•Smoked Hams •Brats Regular,
Open Monday-Friday 9:00am-12noon & 5:30-9:00pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm
Cheese, Italian
Vehicles For Sale
•Jerky Maple, Hot, Hickory & BBQ, Teriyaki Plumbing & Heating repairs and service. Used Automobiles, Tires & Batteries @ Same day service on any make or model of DouglasAutosLLC.com 569 10th St., PlainMiscellaneous •Breakfast Sausage equipment. Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating well. (269)501-5763 •Spicy Snack Sticks Meat Butcher Bandsaw, 2 grinder heads, (269)673-6000 or (269)349-1644. Regular, Teriyaki, Schanz Tire (269)694-4705, Otsego. We stuffing tube, like new, $175/obo. For more Cheddar & Pepperjack have tires, batteries, exhaust and lawndetails, call (269)501-4308. Medicare Supplements! Low Cost: Call 810 Marsh Rd., Plainwell Sherry at Ken Bleeker Insurance. No obliga- mower blades at low prices! State (Between Pierce Road & 108th Ave.) tion quotes. 269.672.5228 Licensed Check out our New Website at (269) 685-9871 Facility 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. Looks & runs All Specialty Meats Done On Site! www.communityshoppersguide.net New! good. Driven daily, $900. (269)664-4767. Upload a photo or logo to go with your For Rent: 1BR upstairs apartment downclassified ad. Local obituaries & local events town Plainwell, $500/mo. plus electric, $500 Save A Ton on your next auto repair! Econ- Police Scanner Rebanding! Get new updeposit. No pets. (269)806-7302. posted, check local weather & more! omy Auto Repair, 760 N. Main, Plainwell. dated programming at N.D.S. Electronics, Dick Keith, master mechanic. Across from 406 Oaks Crossing, Plainwell. 269-685-8158 H&H Body Shop. (269)685-4038, (269)650-2894 FOR OVER 31 YEARS WE’VE BEEN YOUR Services SOURCE FOR ELECTRONIC NEEDS Plumbing & Heating repairs and service. • Cables Same day service on any make or model of equipment. Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating • Adapters • Batteries (269)673-6000 or (269)349-1644.
Fashion Show FUNDRAISER & Silent Auction
Thursday, October 15th, 2015 Plainwell Community Center 798 E. Bridge St., Plainwell Doors Open @ 6:00pm Over 50 Great Items To Bid On Including...
• 4 Rounds of Golf at the Lynx • 1 Night Stay, Dinner @Nibi & $150 Gift Card to Firekeepers • K-Wings Jersey w/4 Tickets (White Level) • 4 Tickets to a Griffins Game • 4 Lift Tickets to Bittersweet • 4 Rounds of Golf at Gull Lake View • Kevin VanDam Autographed Hat, Bag, Tackle • Hart’s Jewelry Watch Valued at $375 • 1 Night, 4 Tickets to the Water Park at Great Wolf Lodge And a $200 Gift Certificate • Dave Coverly - Speed Bump Autographed Piece • Boys & Girls Bikes • Travel Leaders - 2 Airline Tickets Anywhere in Continental US
Proceeds Benefit
Breast Cancer Support Group Local Support Group Of Pipp Hospital
Tree Removal, Trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured. Over 30 years experience in tree work, very reliable and reasonable. Free estimates. Also, firewood for sale! RC Tree Service, owned and operated by Carl Sparks (269)685-5002. Rod Fuller (269)685-4034/ (269)377-7957, www.rctreeservice.com
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• CABLES • ADAPTERS • CONNECTORS
N.D.S. ELECTRONICS 406 OAKS CROSSING - BETWEEN PLAINWELL & OTSEGO
Che’Bar Construction, quality you need. Satisfaction guaranteed for all your home improvement needs. Call Tal now (269)207-1933.
685-8158 Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri. 10am-7pm Thurs. & Sat. 10am-6pm, Closed Sundays
Dover Farms Just Listed garage (US 131- Martin Exit)
CALL TODAY!
CALL or TEXT ANYTIME! 118 East Bridge St. • Downtown Plainwell • 269-685-8910 • www.envyofplainwell.com
AND MORE!
3 bed., 2 bath with 2 car
49,900
$
www.DoverFarms.com 269-377-9607
COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...October 3, 2015...Phone 694-9431
70 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Ron, Grant “Mack” and Hilda Bennett
On Wednesday, September 23, 2015, State Senator, Tonya Schuitmaker, and members of the Otsego City and Chamber honored the Community Shoppers Guide for 70 Years in Business.
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Marty and Jacquie Bennett received a Special Tribute Plaque from the State of Michigan, and certificates of recognition from the city and chamber.
1945 ~ 2015
YEARS
Thank You for your continued support and for making it all possible!
COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...October 3, 2015....Phone 694-9431
OCTOBER 3RD • T H R U • OCTOBER 24TH
FALL HARVEST TRUCKLOAD MEAT SALE OSSIAN SMOKED PICNIC HAMS
1
$
U.S.D.A CHOICE BONELESS BEEF CHUCK ROASTS
2
27
$
/LB.
1
1
$
/LB.
family pack
1
family pack
1
57
$
/LB.
87
/LB.
family pack
BAR-S-BRAND SMOKED HAM LUNCHMEAT
87
1
LAND O FROST DELI LUNCH MEAT
PATRICK CUDAHY BACON
¢
/EA.
7oz
12oz
BAR-S-BRAND CORN DOGS
97
$
¢
1
97
$
/EA.
3lb
97 /EA.
16oz
2
97
$
/EA.
9oz
2
$
EXTRA LEAN BEEF STEW MEAT OR CUBE STEAKS
3
97
$
/LB.
47
FRESH PORK SIRLOIN ROASTS
97
1
¢
$
/LB.
/EA.
12oz
49 /LB.
family pack
FRESH WHOLE FRYING CHICKEN
77
2
¢
$
19 /EA.
family pack
18oz, all varieties
BAR-S-BRAND BUNSIZE SAUSAGE
COVERED WAGON BACON
Smoked, Polish, Hot, Jalapeno & Cheese, or Bacon & Swiss
3
$
88
$
/EA.
8oz
19
99 /EA.
5
5
$
/LB.
FRESH SPLIT CHICKEN BREASTS
97
¢
/LB.
ECKRICH SMOK-Y-LINKS
1
$
97 /EA.
ARMOUR LUNCHMAKERS
87
¢
/EA.
2.6-3.3oz
AQUA STAR RAW 31 TO 40CT SHRIMP
2/$
99
8.3oz
10lb box
SMITHFIELD BONELESS HAM STEAKS
4
$
family pack
SPARTAN BRATWURST
/LB.
U.S.D.A CHOICE WHOLE NEW YORK STRIP LOINS
sliced free
FRESH CUT PORK STEAK
2-2.5lb
97
/LB.
family pack
sold whole only
FRESH GROUND HAMBURGER
ECKRICH BOLOGNA
/EA.
3
/LB.
family pack
family pack
JOHN MORRELL SMOKED, POLISH, HOT SAUSAGE
$
¢
/LB.
U.SD.A CHOICE BONELESS BEEF SHOULDER RANCH STEAKS
family pack
67
49
$
/LB.
/LB.
FRESH CHICKEN DRUMS OR THIGHS
FRESH PORK COUNTRY STYLE RIBS
69
97
family pack
10lbs or more
FRESH HOME MADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
1
$
/LB.
FRESH BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST
99
$
2
77
family pack
FRESH BONELESS PORK SIRLOIN CHOPS
$
FRESH GROUND CHUCK
99
/EA.
AQUA STAR SALMON FILLETS
4
$
16oz
99
/EA.
20oz
PRODUCE SPECIALS FRESH CABBAGE
RUSSET POTATOES
49¢
$ 99
MICHIGAN APPLES
1
/LB.
5
5 lb bag
YELLOW ONIONS
1
2/$
/EA.
BROCCOLI CROWNS
1
$ 49
148
$ 18
/LB.
3lb bag
RED SEEDLESS GRAPES
$
/EA.
3lb bag
/LB
GROCERY SPECIALS SPARTAN CANNED VEGETABLES
SPARTAN CHICKEN NOODLE OR TOMATO SOUP
SPARTAN MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER
SPARTAN FROZEN VEGETABLES
SPARTAN CHUNK CHEESE
SPARTAN FROZEN POTATOES
(Peas, Corn, French or Cut Green Beans, Cream Corn,)
37 $ 00 1 ¢
2/$
/EA.
1 99 $ 27 4/$ 1 10
10.5-10.75 oz
All No Salt Vegetables 2 /1.00 14.5-15.25oz
SPARTAN PASTA
1
2/$
SPARTAN GRANULATED SUGAR
1
/EA.
12-16oz
SPARTAN PASTA SAUCE
/EA.
$
/EA.
7.25oz
$ 99
5 4 ¢ $ 77 99 2
¢
16 oz
2/$
/EA.
32oz
FAYGO 12PACK 12OZ CANS
19-32oz
SPARTAN GALLON MILK
SPARTAN HOT DOG OR HAMBURGER BUNS
(excludes Chocolate)
(excludes seeded)
/EA.
24oz
5 lb bag
99
/EA.
/EA.
plus deposit
8ct
SPECIAL BONUS SAVINGS! LIMIT 1 WITH EVERY $40.00 PURCHASE
SPARTAN KIDS BOX CEREAL
1
$
00
/EA.
10.7-15oz
We reserve the right to limit quantities & are not responsible for pictorial or typographical errors.
SPARTAN APPLE JUICE
$
1
SPARTAN POTATO CHIPS
00
64oz
/EA.
1
$
SPARTAN MIDDLE O’S COOKIES
00 /EA.
11oz
2 miles north of I-94, Exit 78 1824 Portage • Kalamazoo Phone: (269) 345.2558 205 East Capital • Bellevue • Phone: (269) 763.9374 See our In-store flyer for additional sale items in GROCERY, DAIRY, FROZEN, GM/HBC, MEAT & PRODUCE!
$
1
00
/EA.
15.5 oz
Prices Good 10-3-15 thru 10-24-15 Ads now run Sunday-Saturday and can be viewed at www.tcsupermarkets.com
Bridge Card • WIC • Major Credit Cards Accepted Advance orders are appreciated
Visit us online at www.tcsupermarkets.com
7431008-02
OPEN: 7 Days A Week 8:00am-9:00pm
COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...October 3, 2015....Phone 694-9431
Karaoke FRIDAYS 9PM MATINEES: ALL SHOWS BEFORE 5PM
A M E N I C 5-2121
*VERIFY BY WEBSITE OR PHONE WWW.MOORETHEATRES.COM
www.oldmillbrew.com Statewide Classified Network CPAP/BIPAP supplies at little or no cost from Allied Medical Supply Network. Fresh supplies delivered right to your door. Insurance may cover all costs. 800-291-7476 Dish TV retailer save. Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months) Free premium movie channels. Free equipment, installation & activation. Call, compare local deals. 800-930-8959
Otsego Homecoming - Oct. 2
“Showtimes are feature start times.”
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00, 12:00, 1:55, 4:20, 6:30, 9:25 THE INTERN PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:20, 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 9:45 EVEREST PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00, 1:35, 4:05, 7:00, 9:35 MAZE RUNNER: SCORCH TRIALS PG-13 . . . . . . . . .10:10, 1:00, 3:55, 6:50, 9:30 BLACK MASS R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:05, 8:50 THE VISIT PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:10, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 8:45 WAR ROOM PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:40, 3:40, 6:20 SICARIO R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:50, 1:30, 4:00, 7:05, 9:40 THE MARTIAN PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30, 1:20, 3:50, 6:40, 8:30
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 3pm-9pm
$7.49
All tickets: $5.00 (3D $6.25)
✴ SHOWTIMES END 10/8/15 ✴
717 E. Bridge St. • PLAINWELL • (269) 204-6601 BEER • WINE • SPIRITS • FOOD
Served w/lettuce, tomato & onion
EVENING: All shows 5pm & after
www.m
at:
Featuring Corey Brink
Forenoon: $2.50 (3D $3.25) before 12pm Afternoon: $4.00 (3D $5.00) 12pm to 4:59pm
9 69-68 M8 inwell • e2atres.com la P 9 8 M ooreth
HOMEMADE SOUP DAILY
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Got Knee Pain? Back pain? Shoulder pain? Get a pain-relieving brace - little or no cost to you. Medicare patients call health hotline now. 1-800-490-8112
113 N. FARMER STREET DOWNTOWN OTSEGO • (269)692-3331
BREAKFAST SERVED EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8AM-12NOON
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Hometown Service! You’re A Customer, Not A Number! Stop by for a
FREE Estimate
You Choose The Repair Shop, Not Your Insurance Company!
Locally Owned & Operated!
Deer Season
- QUALITY & PROFESSIONAL WORK -
745 N. Main St., Plainwell (269) 685-5832
YOUR COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONALS!!
Accepting ALL Insurance Estimates! Aftermarket Parts Available
Meet Singles Right Now! No paid operators, M-F 8am-5pm; Sat., Call for an appointment just real people like you. Browse greetings, STATE LICENSED & CERTIFIED MECHANICS exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 877-710-7001. Social Security Disability Benefits. Unable The Resale Place. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom to work? Denied benefits? We can help. Win full of antiques, collectibles, vintage & retro, Motorcycles Wanted before 1985. Running or pay nothing. Contact Bill Gordon & Associ- household, appliances, salvage, wood moldor not. Japanese, British, European. Cash ates at 1-800-731-5703 to start your appli- ing, frames, mats, glass, painted/restored/ DIY furniture. We buy estates! 3390 Eagle paid. Free appraisals. Call 315-569-8094. cation today. Drive, Allegan, MI (turn off M-40 at the Email pictures or description to: Cyclerestoration@aol.com Start A New Career in Graphic Arts, health- bridge just 2 miles north of downtown Allecare, business, or information tech. If you gan) Open 10am - 5pm, 7 days a week. Like us on Facebook for frequent updates. Online Vehicle & Equipment Auction Octo- have a GED & need training, call Call us at (269)673-6061. ber 14 & 15, (6) Crown Victorias, (3) Dodge 844-577-7443. Durangos, Pickups, Sedans, Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Monte Carlo & More. Call Viagra. 52 pills for only $99. Your #1 trusted Firewood For Sale $120/mixed cord, $125 616-608-8411 www.Crossbid.com provider for 10 years. Insured and guaran- select- will deliver. Seasoned and green wood available, ask for Chris teed delivery. Call today 1-800-404-1282 (269)532-2669. OTR Drivers Wanted. Great pay & benefits sign -on bonus A.M. Express. 800-548-9783 Viagra. 52 pills for only $99. Your #1 trusted provider for 10 years. Insured and guaran- October Farmers Market! Crafts! Music! Saturday Oct 10, 9am-2pm, Alamo TownPioneer Pole Buildings Free Estimates. Li- teed delivery. Call today 1-800-404-0194 ship Little-League Park at DE Ave, Kalacensed and Insured. 2x6 trusses. 45 year mazoo (near 6th St.). Come buy-and-sell warranty, Galvalume Steel, 19 colors. Since Items For Sale food and crafts at our last market of the 1976 #1 in Michigan. Call today season. Pumpkin contest! Contact: Aloh 800-292-0679. Quality Products has generators starting @ Blanchard at: $699. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plain- alamofarmersmarket@gmail.com. VenPole Barn Designs. Michigan’s custom pole well, (269)685.8781 or www.qualityprod- dor info at: www.alamofarmersandcrafbarn experts. Pre-season specials now avail- uctsplainwell.com. ters.com able. Call for details. Rapid quotes and very competitive pricing. Build now and save. Call Dolmar PS510A18 on sale @ $414.95. Alutoll free: 1-800-549-1240 or online at Looking For A New Camping Trailer? We minum crankcase, 3.3hp, 18” bar with 3/8 will meet or beat your best deal. Check us www.polebarndesigns.com out before you buy. Shop local. Quality Prod- chain. Made in Germany. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, (269)685-8781. ucts, 277 12th St., Plainwell. (269)685-8781.
Doctor Buys Land Contracts, homes, and real estate. Cash4LandContracts.com, $30,000-$500,000. Free consultation! Fast closing! Dr. Daniels & Son Realty, Michigan licensed MNLS#138110 (248)335-6166, Readers: THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOW(800)837-6166, Allan@DrDanielsAndSon. INGLY ACCEPT state-wide classified advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent, or which might Want a great deal? Our Classified Ads start com otherwise violate the law or accepted stan- at $11. You can even add a box for another dards of taste. However, this publication does $2. Community Shoppers Guide. Emergencies Can Strike at any time. Wise not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any Food Storage makes it easy to prepare with advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or tasty, easy-to-cook meals that have a 25-year services advertised. Readers are cautioned to For Sale: Power washer, excellent, Honda thoroughly investigate all claims made in any engine, gas operated, high pressure. Used 4 shelf life. Free sample, call 800-773-4954 advertisements, and to use good judgment and or 5 times only. $299 original price. Will sell reasonable care, particularly when dealing for $110. 269-692-3313 Get Cable TV, Internet & Phone with free HD with persons unknown to you who ask for equipment and install for under $3 a day. money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised. Meat Butcher Bandsaw, 2 grinder heads, Call now. 855-398-1795 stuffing tube, like new, $175/obo. For more details, call (269)501-4308.
WE CATER TO COWARDS Dr. Terry J. Rowland
• Nitrous Oxide • Stereo Headphones • Comfortable Treatment Techniques • Accepting New Patients On A Limited Basis • In Office and Take Home Bleaching
Come in before or after the Parade or Game! Groups Welcome!
CareCredit Patient Payment Plans
®
Ask us about Liquid Smile Bleaching Pen
• Computerized Digital X-rays & Photography •Cosmetic Treatments and Cutting Edge Technology •Friendly Helpful Staff •Your Questions Clearly Answered •Children Love Us
Dolmar Chain Saws and power equipment. Made in Germany since 1927. Weed eaters, leaf blowers, back pack blowers. Saws starting from $220. We service what we sell. Quality Products, 277 12th ST, Plainwell. 269-685-8781
Corner of South Farmer & Dix Streets
Dolmer PS32 Chain Saw 1.9 hp with 14” bar on sale, $219.95. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, 269.685.8781 or www.qualityproductsplainwell.com. For Sale: ATV/UTV/700 slt, 4x4 drive, this model has had several upgrades, $5000/obo. Call (269)501-4308 for more details. Pillowtop Mattress Sets: Brand new twin $119, full $129, and queen $139, in plastic w/warranty same day delivery available. Sold 1st come 1st serve. Call 269-929-0223. Tires - Sets Of (4): 275-55-20, 235-80-17, 255-65-18, 255-55-18, 255-60-19, 235-45-17, 225-50-17 and many, many other sizes (single & pairs). Also (4) GM Spoke wheels. Fred (269)352-1375
HUNTING LICENSE AVAILABLE
OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 7:00am-11:30pm Sun. 8:00am-11:00pm
- OTSEGO -
694-6510
DEER & WILD GAME PROCESSING (269) 694-6510 CUT - VACUUM PACKED
CROSSOAK FAMILY DENTISTRY, P.C.
Frozen to Order
269-685-1316
WE PROCESS MOST KINDS OF WILDLIFE
Sorry, we do not accept Medicaid.
-1299 West M-89, Plainwell1 mile west of US 131 • Across from Wal-Mart
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Call For Drop Off Times!
ALL CUTS ARE BONELESS! ZICKS: Smoked Polish Sausage, Bratwurst, Sticks & Hot Dogs BLUE STAR: Deer Salami, Deer Jerky, Hot Sticks
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...October 3, 2015....Phone 694-9431
Great Lakes
Plumbing & Heating
- SAME DAY SERVICE 349-1644 or 673-6000 greatlakesplumbing.com
BUDGET
USSIA
Appliance Service, LLC Quality Service At Affordable Prices
(269)685-8902
OUSE
A.F.C .
www.dussiahouse.net Care for the Elderly Wheelchair Accessible
✓ 24 Hour Awake Staff ✓ No Hidden Charges ✓ In Business Since 1991
Dussia House 318 E. Hammond St., Otsego, MI 49078 (269)377-9051
Ted LaFountain, Owner
BELDEN Sand & Gravel 951 20th St. ~ Otsego
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Finding the right moisture balance in a home can be challenging. Too little moisture and a home can be plagued by static electricity and interior spaces that can feel dry and uncomfortable. But too much moisture in a home may make it susceptible to mold, mildew and insect infestations. Moisture also can rot wood and cause unsightly stains on walls and ceilings. Maintaining humidity in the optimal indoor range helps to keep the home safe, reduce energy consumption and keep a home’s occupants healthy. Damp conditions can lead to the growth of fungi, viruses and bacteria and may exacerbate people’s asthma and allergies. The ideal relative humidity range of a home should be between 40 to 50, according to heating and cooling experts and the Environmental Prevention Agency. Humidity should be even lower in the winter to prevent condensation on windows and other surfaces. Lower relative humidity also reduces the out-gassing of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Measure humidity with a hygrometer to get an accurate assessment. If the humidity levels fall above or below the desired range,
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• Ventilate areas of the home. Ventilation can be the first step to reducing indoor humidity. Target the areas that create the most moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Turn on venting fans to remove moist air from the bathroom during showers and baths. Exhaust hoods can control humidity from cooking in the kitchen. When possible, open windows on dry days to help air out damp spaces.
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Home ownership opens people’s eyes to many new experiences, even requiring homeowners to familiarize themselves with certain things they never encountered as renters. Homeowners become novice plumbers, electricians, horticulturists, and even chemists as they wade through the projects and repairs involved with owning a home. Outside of high school chemistry class, you may never have given thought to water composition and how it changes. However, once you become a homeowner, you may have to pay special attention to the type of water bubbling out of your faucets. Hard water is a common concern, and it can affect appliances and other parts of the home.
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Get creative with a fresh coat of paint Transform the dull and boring space into an inviting entertainment oasis or a colorful playroom with a simple coat of paint. When considering the paint, think about what color will compliment your existing furniture. To add some drama, consider adding depth and visual interest to your space with a different colored accent wall.
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Perhaps because they can live for so many years, trees have a way of falling down homeowners’ landscaping priority lists. Trees also tend to be big and strong, so it’s no surprise that they often are overlooked in favor or other areas of a lawn and garden that don’t seem so strong in the face of Mother Nature. But trees are susceptible to damage and disease, and homeowners who learn to recognize symptoms of such problems can prevent them from escalating and reduce the risk that the trees will cause damage to their properties. The following are just some of the ways homeowners can determine if their trees are unhealthy. Homeowners who suspect they have a tree that poses a safety risk should contact a professional tree service for an immediate inspection and steer clear of the tree until an inspection has been performed.
Unhealthy trees may need to be removed from a property before they cause significant damage.
• Check around the base of the tree. The base of a tree may offer some telltale signs that the tree is unhealthy. Soil that is cracked or raised at the base of the tree may be indicative of a tree that has started to uproot. If you recognize any cracking or if the soil is raised, look at the tree to see if it is leaning. If the soil is cracked or raised because it is uprooting, then the tree might have already started to lean in the opposite direction of the cracking or raised soil. • Examine for fungus. The growth of fungus on the tree trunk or close to it may be a sign that the tree is rotting or decaying. Fungal growth, such as a sudden population of mushrooms, around the base of the tree is another sign of decay. If the wood behind fungal growth crumbles easily, then homeowners should call a professional tree service, as the fungal problem on the tree has likely already been festering for quite some time. • Look for cavities on the trunk. Cracks and cavities on a tree may not be an emergency, but especially deep cracks and cavities may be indicative of a structural problem. Multiple cracks and cavities also serve as red flags. • Look for dead wood. It may sound simple, but dead wood poses a threat to the tree and anyone who happens to spend time in its vicinity. Dead wood snaps easily, and falling dead wood can harm anyone unlucky enough to be beneath the tree when the dead wood snaps. Dead wood branches won’t bend in the wind, and such branches frequently fall off of trees when strong gusts of wind come along. Dead branches either won’t have leaves or the leaves will be brown (dead pine branches will have brown needles).
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Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .15049005 $74,307 . . . . . . 1.5 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Unit 5 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035479 $72,000 . . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath . . . . . . . .3379 S Spec Lake Drive . . . .Mark Heather, 616-901-8963 . . . . . . . . . . .15041267 $69,900 . . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath . . . . . . . .3160 Baseline Rd . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .15014427 $65,007 . . . . . . 1.74 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 6 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035480 $65,007 . . . . . . 1.38 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 7 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035481 $65,007 . . . . . . 1.4 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Unit 8 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035482 $65,007 . . . . . . 0.83 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 9 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035483 $65,007 . . . . . . 1.19 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 4 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035478 $55,707 . . . . . . 0.69 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 11 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035498 $55,707 . . . . . . 0.71 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 10 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035497 $52,000 . . . . . . 17.17 acres. . . . . . . . .1197 66Th Street . . . . . . . . . .Craig van Melle, 269-377-9937 . . . . . . . . . .15014756 $48,000 . . . . . . 2.58 acres. . . . . . . . . .E 104Th Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Heather, 616-901-8963 . . . . . . . . . . .14031614 $40,000 . . . . . . 0.273 acres. . . . . . . . .10933 Shelp Lake Drive . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .13058130 $38,000 . . . . . . 1.95 acres. . . . . . . . . .Parcel F 104Th Ave . . . . . . . .Mark Heather, 616-901-8963 . . . . . . . . . . .14031787 $37,500 . . . . . . 1.9 acres. . . . . . . . . . .295 Laguna Circle . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .14066331 $37,107 . . . . . . 0.95 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 13 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035499 $35,000 . . . . . . 0.75 acres. . . . . . . . . .7 River Ridge Drive . . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .15040047 $30,000 . . . . . . 0.53 acres. . . . . . . . . .00 39Th Street . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .14030087 $25,017 . . . . . . 0.73 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 20 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035505 $25,017 . . . . . . 0.98 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 3 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035476 $25,017 . . . . . . 0.76 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 15 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035500 $25,017 . . . . . . 0.72 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 16 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035502 $25,017 . . . . . . 0.7 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Unit 17 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035503 $25,017 . . . . . . 0.7 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Unit 19 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035504 $25,017 . . . . . . 0.73 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 21 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035507 $25,017 . . . . . . 1.18 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 22 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035518 $24,500 . . . . . . 0.76 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 1 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035474 $22,227 . . . . . . 0.69 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 23 Cygnet Dr . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035521 $17,000 . . . . . . 1.23 acres. . . . . . . . . .17 River Ridge Drive . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .15007484 $17,000 . . . . . . 1.3 acres. . . . . . . . . . .18 River Ridge Drive . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .14004392 $17,000 . . . . . . 0.71 acres. . . . . . . . . .20 River Ridge Drive . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .14004401 $12,400 . . . . . . 0.33 acres. . . . . . . . . .8747 Chain-O-Lakes Dr . . . . .Vickie Oxford 355-3075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15018650 $850,000 $400,000 $335,000 $334,900 $299,900 $279,900 $269,900 $257,000 $235,000 $229,900 $225,000 $220,900 $209,000 $197,500 $189,900 $189,900 $189,000 $179,900 $179,000 $164,900 $159,900 $152,000
. . . . . 4 bd,2 bath . . . . . 4 bd,1 bath . . . . . 4 bd,4 bath . . . . . 4 bd,2 bath . . . . . 3 bd,3 bath . . . . . 4 bd,3 bath . . . . . 5 bd,2 bath . . . . . 4 bd,3 bath . . . . . 3 bd,3 bath . . . . . 3 bd,4 bath . . . . . 4 bd,2 bath . . . . . 3 bd,4 bath . . . . . 4 bd,3 bath . . . . . 3 bd,3 bath . . . . . 4 bd,3 bath . . . . . 4 bd,1 bath . . . . . 2 bd,2 bath . . . . . 4 bd,3 bath . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath . . . . . 5 bd,2 bath
RESIDENTIAL
. . . . . . . .475 Tyler Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15046902 . . . . . . . .213 19Th St . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15035925 . . . . . . . .1136 Fallbrook Trail . . . . . . . .Craig van Melle, 269-377-9937 . . . . . . . . . .15039709 . . . . . . . .8310 Douglas Ave . . . . . . . . .Sheri Macomber 501-6532 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15008639 . . . . . . . .9601 North 2nd Street . . . . . .Marc VanLent 217-2546 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15027441 . . . . . . . .372 Shangri La Circle . . . . . .Rick File 217-8270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15040462 . . . . . . . .1381 112th Ave . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Shumaker 685-6954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15030833 . . . . . . . .527 Foxmoor Dr. . . . . . . . . . .Lysanne Harma 207-3041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15016779 . . . . . . . .3121 Valley Vista . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .15026140 . . . . . . . .224 Golfview Dr . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Hayward 762-0562 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15022872 . . . . . . . .1934 Lincoln Road . . . . . . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .15043872 . . . . . . . .10444 N. 2nd Street . . . . . . . .Karen Gustafson 207-2441 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14011554 . . . . . . . .4117 Monroe Road . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .15022742 . . . . . . . .3092 118Th Avenue . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .15033021 . . . . . . . .804 Goodsell St . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15048933 . . . . . . . .910 46Th Street . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Whittemore, 269-650-4005 . . . . . . . . .15033233 . . . . . . . .8143 West G Avenue . . . . . . .Greg Pendowski 271-5244 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15025447 . . . . . . . .4042 Allegan Dam Rd . . . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .15048089 . . . . . . . .300 4th Street . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen Gustafson 207-2441 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15009118 . . . . . . . .182 Country Club Blvd . . . . . .Mark DeLavern 998-4833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15047485 . . . . . . . .2475 Herlan Lake Rd . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15049204 . . . . . . . .2196 34Th Street . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .15001169
$149,900 . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $149,900 . . . . . 4 bd,2 bath $149,800 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $149,000 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $148,453 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $145,000 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $140,000 . . . . . 2 bd,2 bath $139,000 . . . . . 0 bd,0 bath $136,000 . . . . . 3 bd,3 bath $134,900 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $124,900 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $124,900 . . . . . 0 bd,0 bath $122,000 . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath $120,000 . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $114,900 . . . . . 6 bd,3 bath $114,000 . . . . . 4 bd,2 bath $109,900 . . . . . 4 bd,2 bath $109,000 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $99,900 . . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $99,900 . . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $99,000 . . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $97,300 . . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $95,000 . . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $95,000 . . . . . . 4 bd,2 bath $94,500 . . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $92,500 . . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $88,700 . . . . . . 5 bd,2 bath $85,000 . . . . . . 4 bd,1 bath $84,900 . . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath $84,900 . . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $72,000 . . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath $72,000 . . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $69,900 . . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath $69,000 . . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $68,500 . . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $62,480 . . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath $54,000 . . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath $53,900 . . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath $48,550 . . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath $38,500 . . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath $425,000 . . . . . $159,900 . . . . . $155,000 . . . . . $69,900 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .1939 8Th St . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brad Boone, 269-207-5691 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15034724 . . . . . . . .249 W. First Avenue . . . . . . . .Karen Gustafson 207-2441 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15038374 . . . . . . . .627 Glenview Cir . . . . . . . . . .Denise Atwood 207-5271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15047322 . . . . . . . .360 26th St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joshua Richmond 290-1225 . . . . . . . . . . . .15013378 . . . . . . . .255 W. F Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Hazelhoff 207-1758 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15040593 . . . . . . . .600 Brookside Drive . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .15024800 . . . . . . . .1219 62Nd Street . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .15026134 . . . . . . . .3428 Adams St . . . . . . . . . . .John Jackson 488-0238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15041819 . . . . . . . .2489 W. Pifer . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nate Bedecs 998-3388 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15016035 . . . . . . . .1311 117th Ave . . . . . . . . . . .Mark DeLavern 998-4833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15041683 . . . . . . . .516 Kalamazoo St . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15049855 . . . . . . . .6524 Lindsey Rd . . . . . . . . . .Emily Anglin 377-5103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15034217 . . . . . . . .213 Florence St . . . . . . . . . . .Mark DeLavern 998-4833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15037590 . . . . . . . .2074 101st St . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15024816 . . . . . . . .1868 Jefferson Rd . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15038095 . . . . . . . .719 Howard St . . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15024979 . . . . . . . .627 Kalamazoo . . . . . . . . . . .Karen Gustafson 207-2441 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15029143 . . . . . . . .2473 103Rd Street . . . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .15044075 . . . . . . . .2826 118Th Ave . . . . . . . . . . .Denise Atwood 207-5271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15045322 . . . . . . . .433 Grand St . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark DeLavern 998-4833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15032135 . . . . . . . .615 S. Main St . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen Gustafson 207-2441 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15027732 . . . . . . . .255 W. Orleans St . . . . . . . . .Mark DeLavern 998-4833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15047080 . . . . . . . .519 Hubbard Street . . . . . . . .Mark Heather, 616-901-8963 . . . . . . . . . . .15040393 . . . . . . . .1313 42Nd Street . . . . . . . . . .Craig van Melle, 269-377-9937 . . . . . . . . . .15051992 . . . . . . . .161 W Second Ave . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15050686 . . . . . . . .348 Starr Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15050684 . . . . . . . .316 Marshal St . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Whittemore, 269-650-4005 . . . . . . . . .15009356 . . . . . . . .117 Lincoln Street . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .15046902 . . . . . . . .182 W. First . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Margi Burnham, 720-2299. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15036060 . . . . . . . .660 Hickory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .15046718 . . . . . . . .127 Briggs St. . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Heather, 616-901-8963 . . . . . . . . . . .15036583 . . . . . . . .1745 Macdougall Drive . . . . .Mark Heather, 616-901-8963 . . . . . . . . . . .14047610 . . . . . . . .317 Garfield St . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandy Blanchard 806-2495 . . . . . . . . . . . .15047636 . . . . . . . .131 W Second Ave . . . . . . . . .Sue Shumaker 685-6954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15029683 . . . . . . . .416 Cutler Street . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Whittemore, 269-650-4005 . . . . . . . . .15035330 . . . . . . . .136 4Th St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15043510 . . . . . . . .3402 102Nd Ave . . . . . . . . . .Craig van Melle, 269-377-9937 . . . . . . . . . .15018538 . . . . . . . .225 Charles St . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15015555 . . . . . . . .525 S Wilmott St . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15005094 . . . . . . . .306 Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Shumaker 685-6954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15029693
COMMERCIAL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .711 E. Allegan St . . . . . . . . . .Mark DeLavern 998-4833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14011263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900 E Bridge St . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15017267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Locust Street . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .15027487 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 E Bridge St . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15009725
MULTI-FAMILY
$148,700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 E. Orleans St . . . . . . . . . .Mark DeLavern 998-4833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15047209 $144,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474 N. Main Street . . . . . . . . .Mark Heather, 616-901-8963 . . . . . . . . . . .15045561 $137,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8497 Douglas Ave . . . . . . . . .Denise Atwood 207-5271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15015703
VACANT LAND
$425,000 . . . . . 19.25 acres. . . . . . . . .2898 114Th Avenue . . . . . . . .Craig van Melle, 269-377-9937 . . . . . . . . . .12050047 $145,000 . . . . . 40.06 acres. . . . . . . . .10901 N 10Th St . . . . . . . . . .Gary Sausaman 217-4658 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14036353 $120,000 . . . . . 40 acres. . . . . . . . . . . 104Th Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Heather, 616-901-8963 . . . . . . . . . . .15004550 $99,000 . . . . . . 25.5 acres. . . . . . . . . . 11Th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .14051381 $65,000 . . . . . . 0.81 acres. . . . . . . . . .1444 71St Street . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .14040423 $60,000 . . . . . . 15 acres. . . . . . . . . . .00 52Nd Street . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Whittemore, 269-650-4005 . . . . . . . . .15035727 $59,900 . . . . . . 5.18 acres. . . . . . . . . . 128Th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .14067120 $45,000 . . . . . . 15 acres. . . . . . . . . . .1227 Marsh Road . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .13058121 $36,000 . . . . . . 0.57 acres. . . . . . . . . .Par 3 17Th St . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Conley, 303-0865 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15032468 $35,000 . . . . . . 3.05 acres. . . . . . . . . .3380 Babylon Road . . . . . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .15046013 $35,000 . . . . . . 10 acres. . . . . . . . . . .4476 110Th Avenue . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .14052297 $35,000 . . . . . . 10 acres. . . . . . . . . . .00 39Th Street . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Russell-Lambert, 269-9481 . . . . . . .15014834 $35,000 . . . . . . 0.81 acres. . . . . . . . . .8308 E G Avenue . . . . . . . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .15036150 $29,900 . . . . . . 2.66 acres. . . . . . . . . .2842-A 62Nd Steet . . . . . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .13055355 $29,900 . . . . . . 3.32 acres. . . . . . . . . .790 River St . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denise Atwood 207-5271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15047878 $29,900 . . . . . . 0.53 acres. . . . . . . . . .17 Prairiewood . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Shumaker 685-6954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15036380 $25,900 . . . . . . 2.39 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 21 Valley Vista Drive . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .14060968 $25,000 . . . . . . 0.23 acres. . . . . . . . . .1570 Lincoln Road . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .11044802 $23,000 . . . . . . 2.57 acres. . . . . . . . . .Lot K Woodland Trail . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .11036656 $22,900 . . . . . . 1.46 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 10 Fallbrook Trail . . . . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .14060965 $22,900 . . . . . . 1.44 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 11 Fallbrook Trail . . . . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .14060966 $22,000 . . . . . . 2.56 acres. . . . . . . . . .3447 Woodland Trail 1 . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .11036325 $22,000 . . . . . . 2.51 acres. . . . . . . . . .3463 Woodland Trail 3 . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .11036630 $22,000 . . . . . . 2.35 acres. . . . . . . . . .3500 Woodland Trail 10 . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .11036643 $22,000 . . . . . . 2.24 acres. . . . . . . . . .2178 Walking Horse Lane . . .Mark Heather, 616-901-8963 . . . . . . . . . . .15050771 $21,900 . . . . . . 1.13 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 19 Valley Vista Drive . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .14060967 $21,900 . . . . . . 1.08 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 31 Valley Vista Drive . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .14060969 $21,900 . . . . . . 1.11 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 32 Valley Vista Drive . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .14060970 $20,900 . . . . . . 1.89 acres. . . . . . . . . .Unit 33 Valley Vista Drive . . . .Ashley Gauthier, 269-779-0521 . . . . . . . . . .14060971 $20,000 . . . . . . 1.98 acres. . . . . . . . . .3491 Woodland Trail 6 . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .11036637
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compleTe lisT of all area open houses & our currenT lisTings aT: www.homesbycornell.com This spacious commercial building in oTsego could be adaptable to many
aTTracTive sTone & cedar rancher on a picturesque 9 acres setting w/ spring fed ponds & creek to Kalamazoo River. Features 2 BRs, family room w/ fireplace,spacious living room, large kitchen and formal dining room. Sun porch, 2 car garage and storage shed. Otsego schools ! Just reduced to $199,900. ask sue or rich
This Well mainTained brick rancher is located in a desirable Otsego plat just outside the city limits & features over 1500 sq. ft with 3 Brs & 2 ½ baths complete with master suite, formal dining room, large living room w/ gas log brick frpl. Finished basement has RR w/ stone frpl. C/A, large lot w/ sprinkers in rear yard. 2 car attached garage & 2 storage sheds. Appliances included at $168,500. call
sharp 2 br, 1 bath ranch style home offers fireplaces in main living area and also basement for that extra living space ! Exterior features include a nice deck, 2 car garage & storage shed. All on a 1 acre sized lot with a great location just minutes from Otsego ! Gas heat & C/A. Kitchen appl incl @ just $112,000.
comforTable 3 br, 1 ½ bath two story home in Otsego has been freshly painted & offers a formal dining room, spacious living room w/ open staircase, plus a convenient main floor laundry/mudroom. Nice porch & a paved drive to 1 car detached garage. Walking distance to town amenities ! Priced well at $78,900. ask sharon or nancy
Welcome To This beauTiful 3 br, 2 ½ bath ranch style home in popular Otsego plat. Master BR offers tray ceilings, private bath w/ whirlpool tub, double sinks & separate shower. Open concept living room w/ fireplace and built-in entertainment center. In addt'n there's an all seasons room, nice sized deck, main floor laundry, basement & attached garage. $199,900. ask amie or sara
This 3 uniT aparTmenT house in Otsego offers a spacious 2 BR main floor unit with fireplace in LR, laundry area & use of detached garage making it ideal for owner occupancy while the upper 1 BR unit & the unique 2 BR main floor & basement unit make the payments for you ! Priced at $115,000.
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Subdivision in Oshtemo Twp offers E Z access to West Main Shopping area & US 131. Wooded lot would be ideal for your new home with natural gas & city water available. $19,900. ask Wendy or margo
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Simplicity Tractors and Mowers on sale now. Prices starting at $1899. 3 year warranty. 0% for 48 months, financing available, Just In! New shipment of Simplicity rebates up to $1000. Call or stop by Quality snowthrowers. Visit us online @ qualityprodProducts for more details. 269-685-8781. uctsplainwell.com or in store @ Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, Home Improvement (269)685-8781 West Michigan Glass Concepts, LLC, 116 E. Dan's Tree Service: Professional trimming, Allegan St., Otsego. 269-762-3480. For all removal, lot clearing, tree bracing/cabling, your glass needs, same day glass replacecustom sawmilling, high ranger chipper, ment! www.glassrepairmi.com stump grinder, free estimates. Senior discount. Fully insured. www.danstreeinc.com Jeffrey B. Hoyt, Builder, (269)760-0035. All your building needs, no job too big or small. (269)664–5455 or Matt (269)569-1031 Licensed/insured. Senior discount.
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Amie Proctor
806-9218
Carpentry by Corradini: Additions, remodels, kitchens, baths, decks, siding, trim, window replacement. Licensed/insured. 30 years experience. Call Mike, (269)343-2723
Lawn & Garden
Pole Buildings: 24x24x8 shingled/steel, $6,975; 30x40x10 shingled/steel, $9,997. Built year-round! All sizes, options available! C.L. Kruithoff Building Company, www.pole-barns.com or (269)686-2825, (269)217-3850
Sara Smith (616) 558-9580
Pat McComis
720-2489
Mulch, Top Soil, Rock, gravel, whatever you need, we can help! Delivery, application. Free estimates. MnS Lawn Care Services (269)692-3003, www.mnslawncare.com. Licensed & insured. Scott Keyzer Roofing: Call Scott for all your roofing needs. Licensed, insured. Free estimates. (269)929-3149.
Plumbing & Heating repairs and service. Same day service on any make or model of equipment. Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating (269)673-6000 or (269)349-1644.
Plastering, Drywall, water damage repair. Smooth, textures, repairs. 30 years experience. Quality work. 269-569-2165. “If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you lie, it becomes a part of your future.”
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HOMES ON THE MARKET REDUCED! Allegan (15032229) 2 BR 1 Bath Mobile Home with roof over system. Generator and W/D hookup. Nice 10 acre mini farm, approximately 7 acres are planted with hay this year. Large 32X46 Pole barn with Electric and its own water. Several smaller outbuildings for storage. There is some High Tension fencing on the property. Kitchen features built in oven and cooktop & Fridge. There is a submersible well on the property. Nice flat corner lot on quiet country rd. $49,900. Carol Brock 269-2172133
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REDUCED! Plainwell (15023381) Immaculate 4 BR, 2 1/2 bath raised ranch boasts 2200 finished Sq. Ft. All new stainless appliances including a gas range with center grill. Step out onto the deck to take in nature just outside your door. Seller has upgraded kitchen and all 3 baths with ceramic tile flooring. Ample living space with 2 BRs including the master suite w/bath on the ML, plus an additional guest bath. An adequate FR, 2 more BRs (all with daylight windows) and another full bath with standup shower finish out the LL. Large 2 Car attached garage along with an additional 12x28 garage out back. $189,900. Marty Eason 269-3031725
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JUST LISTED! Plainwell (15051527) With loads of updates and plenty of room, all you have to do is move in! This 4 BR, 2 bath home is much bigger than it appears. Open floor plan with newer flooring and current colors throughout. The main floor features 3 BRs, updated full bath, updated eat in kitchen with solid surface counters and appliances are included. Lower walk out level offers a FR with bar area, laundry room, bedroom/office and updated full bath. You will enjoy roasting marshmallows around the firepit in the large backyard. $129,900. Amy Hamilton 269-303-0709
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JUST LISTED! Plainwell (15052151) Welcome to your new home-- on over 11 acres of nature's beauty and boasting over 300' of frontage on the Kalamazoo River. Walkout ranch sports 4 BRs & 3 baths. Open floor plan with wood burning stove, updated granite kitchen with dining area, ample cabinets and prep space. A slider door flows toward the deck and adds a lovely outdoor entertaining area. Main floor master suite with Jacuzzi tub. Family room with a three season porch. 3 additional BRs & family bath finish the main floor. LL walk out has additional finished space for an office or media room. This home has many updates and is ready for its new owner today! $214,900. Amy Hamilton 269303-0709
REDUCED! Plainwell (15045773) Convenient to everything! This 3 BR, 2 bath home has a little bit for everyone in the family. Attached 2 car garage offers a mudroom that flows to an updated eat in kitchen (which includes appliances) and has loads of work space, cabinets and snack bar. The kitchen slider leads to the deck with pergola overlooks large fenced back yard. The ample sized LR finishes the ML. Going upstairs there are 3 BRs with family bath. Downstairs features a large family room with beautiful fireplace, full bath and laundry area. This home is ready for you to move right into. $ 142,500. Amy Hamilton 269-303-0709
MULTI FAMILY Otsego (15047594) Nice duplex in Otsego-walking distance to town, large backyard-separate utilities paid by tenant, laundry in both units. $109,900 Jorene Morrow 269-7605871
JUST LISTED! Plainwell (15052084) Lot is in the desirable Plainwell Schools. $6,800 Trischa Laster 269-303-3853
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PLAINWELL (15006156) Beautiful 38 Acres of rolling hills and wildlife. Great Building site or hunting land. Very hard to find piece of paradise. Property has been surveyed in 3 Parcels by owner. $148,500 Jorene Morrow 269-7605871
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Real Estate & Personal Property Auction
Midway Implement Fall Farm and Construction Equipment Auction
Saturday, October 10th, 2015 9:00 AM - 6 mi. S. of Allegan on M-40 Midway 269-673-2857
Sat., Oct. 10, 2015-10:00 am Location: 402 Durkee St., Lawton, MI Open House: Fri., Oct 9th, 10:00am-12:00pm
2011 - 7230 NH Disk Bine, very good condition; 2011 - United Trailer 8.5' X 20'; 14,000 GVW, enclosed car hauler; 2012 - 84" Bobcat & brand new power angle broom; 2009 Bobcat box pusher (face plate mount) like new; Case International 530C Ecolo Tiger-5 Shank; JD X748 Diesel, Sp. Ed., 200 hrs., 60" deck, fenders, brush guard, nice; Farmall M; Fair 8' snow blower; 12' X 12' storage shed; 300 Gal. fuel tanks; 12' garage door panels; Wagon load of misc.; Amish buggy; Antique horse jog cart. More Equipment sale day! All consignments welcome... Consignments taken in thru Fri., Oct. 9th. 6pm
REAL ESTATE INFO: 3 Bed, 1 Bath, Basement, 2 Car Garage w/ a Heated Shop, Pole Barn & Out Building Shed; ANTIQUES: Secretary Book Case; Marble Top Table; Oak Hall Bench; Victorian Bench; Hump Back Trunk; Vic. Foot Secretary; Tear Drop Commode; Oak Side Board; COLLECTIBLES: Fire Dept. Weathervane; Costume Jewelry; Beer Mirrors; Ammo Box; Coffee Grinder; Books; Record Albums; Base Ball Cards; SHOP TOOLS: Large Air Compressor; Bench w/ Vise; Machinist Tools; Electric Hoist; Floor Jack; Belt Disk Sander; Metal Chop Saw; Iron Worker/ Metal Bender; Tool Boxes; Saber Saw; Milwaukee Sawzall; Snap On Items; Die Grinder; Hand Tools; Gas Generator; AUTOS: 1972 Pontiac Catalina Convertible; 1999 Buick Century; LAWN EQUIPT: JD L120 Mower; Snow Blower; Motorcycle Jack; Power Washer; Hand & Garden Tools; MISC: 1 Axle Cargo Trailer; 1 Axle Utility Trailer; Pool Supplies; Chain Saw; Health /Scale; HOUSEHOLD: Sofa & Love Seat; Table & Chairs; Dressers; Misc Home Furniture; Strawberry Hill Restaurant Plates; Many Sewing Supplies ESTATE OF: Donald & Judith Price
Full payment day of auction. Cash, good check, credit cards (3% buyers premium, waived for cash or check)
Drivers Lic. & Ph. # required for buyers
Linda's Concessions • Veldhoff's Portables
Trowbridge Township. Residential use only. No Commercial.
This event is sponsored by: The Allegan County Resource Recovery Program. Please visit www.allegancounty.org, select Residents, Health and Recycling for more information about acceptable items for this event.
Big Bear Consignment Auction urs., Oct. 8, 2015- 9:30 am Location: 5580 M-140, Eau Claire, MI CARS; TRUCKS; TRAILERS; FARM EQUIP: 1965 Ford Falcon; 1991 Dodge Dakota w/ Cap; 2002 Honda Odyssey; 14’ Starcraft Boat; Cub Cadet Mower w/Bagger; Industrial Gates 23’; FISHING; HUNTING; TOOL; MOWERS; OUTDOOR ITEMS : Western Flyer Bicycle; Recurve Bows, Stemmler & Bear; Compound Bows; Vintage Cedar Arrows; Quivers; Bear Grizzly Bow Static Tip Alum; Daisy Training Rifle w/Box; Gun Safe; Fishing Poles & Reels; Detroit Bullet Trap 1950’s; Tree Stand & Ladder; Clam Ice Shanty; Golf Ball Shag Bag; Cue Sticks; Steel Traps; Heddon Ski Poles; COSTUME JEWELRY * ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: 1950’s Stroller; Wicker Doll Carriage; Advertising Beer Signs (1950’s Vintage); Vintage Bubble Gum Machines; Old Cameras; Auto Carrier Toy Truck w/Box; Vintage 9’ Brunswick Pool Table; BARN WILL BE FULL; MISC & HOUSEHOLD & FURNITURE Auctioneers...Jerry & Aimee Glassman 269-461-6686
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Dunlop’s Orchard Park at Pine Lake. For sale: 2BR mobile home. Needs TLC, has lake access. Call (269)694-5034.
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Who: Residents of Otsego City, Otsego Township, and
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Brief Listing: 2003 Toyota Mini Van, Nikon microscope, antiques, collectibles, tools and quality household. Lots more coming in. See auctionzip for photos. (20779) pierceauctionalamo.com
Home For Sale! 2096 101st Ave. $154,900. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 1,526 sq ft, 3 car garage, full bsmt, .82 Acres. Huge remodeled kitchen! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout except for new carpet in bedrooms. Main floor laundry. Central A/C. All appliances included! New shingles in 2012! Otsego Schools. Just SW of town off Ravine Rd. Betten Real Estate 800-338-4650 #4.
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King Foam Mattress Set: Brand new $299, Home For Sale: East Kalamazoo, 2-4 bed- For Sale: Mobile home in park, 2BR, central in plastic w/warranty same day delivery room, with down payment. Natural gas, fire- air, newer furnace, washer/dryer, $3000 obo available. Sold 1st come 1st serve. Call 269-929-0223. 269-685-3058 place, (269)344-4533.
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TRACTORS • EQUIPMENT VEHICLES • RV’S • TOOLS
Farmall A Tractor w/Woods Belly Mower, Front Blade for Farmall A, John Deere 40 Tractor, 2 John Deere M tractor (parts), 8hp Little Wonder Leaf Blower, Hog Equipment, Golf Cart, Single Axle Dump Trailer, 90cc 4 Wheeler, Farmall 300 Utility Tractor w/Fast Hitch, 3pt 6ft Box Blade on Fast Hitch, 8hp Yard Vac w/Trailer, Fast Hitch 6fy Disk, Fast Hitch 8ft Back Blade, 8’ Pull Drag, John Deere 3pt Blade, Golf Cart, Husqvarna Rear Tine Tiller, Snap On Tool Box, Several Lawn Mowers, 14ft V Bottom Boat, Gas Powered Pressure Washer, Extension Ladders, Tread Mill, Leather Yard Furniture, Ford & IH Belt Pulleys, Antique Bicycle, Fence Post, Freezer, Parts Washer, Hand Tools, 4 – 315/75R16 Tires, 1998 Yamaha Quad Runner
VEHICLES
2000 Ford F50 4X4 Pickup, 2009 Crown Vic, 2008 Chevy Impala, 2007 Chevy Impala, 2000 Chevy Impala, 1998 IH Bus.
This is a partial list - many items arriving daily!
Auctioneer’s note: Selling w/multiple Auction Rings. Many unique items arriving daily - visit our website for updates and pictures - Plan to attend! Lunch Car on site day of Auction.
Terms: Bid cards issued w/proper ID. Cash or good check w/ proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or loss of articles. Announcements made sale day take precedence over printed material. Everything sells as is where is. All items to be paid in full the day of sale. Not responsible for “no shows”.
Taking Consignments Oct. 5th thru Oct. 9th From 10:00AM-7:00PM, Friday 8:00AM-12:00PM or by appointment. Sorry no household items this auction. All items subject to auction staff approval. Please call ahead.
Call (269)628-5080 or visit our website.
269-628-5080
22003 M-40 Gobles, MI 49055
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COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078..October 3, 2015....Phone 694-9431
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 3 3 6
Ladies' Day Downtown Plainwell, 10am-3pm Get Caught Blue Handed Day. "Buy Nearby" Senior Group; speaker for Allegan City Senior & Veteran Services @ Otsego Middle School 7 Otsego Library Storytime 10am 8 Plainwell's 2nd Annual Crawlin' The Island City, 5:00pm-11:00pm 10 Ransom Library, Plainwell. Star Wars Reads Day 10 Downtown Allegan Oktoberfest, 4-11pm 11 Fall Riverwalk Event, Otsego Main Street 13 Lord Of The Gourd, Otsego Library, 3:30-7:30pm 15 Envy Fashion Show Fundraiser & Silent Auction @ Plainwell Comm. Center 6pm. 16 West Oshtemo Grange Jam Session, 6:30-9:30pm 17 Pumpkins In The Park, Hicks Park, Plainwell, 11am3pm. 17 Historical Plaque Dedication of Plainwell Paper Mill 10:15am 22-24 Friends of Otsego Library Fall Book Sale 30 Trail-For-Treaters, Downtown Otsego
NOVEMBER 3
Seniors Group: Trip to Meijer Gardens. Info at Otsego Schools, Lisa 269-692-6076 21 Ransom Library Friends' Book Sale, 10am-3pm.
.......................................................................... Every Monday Plainwell TOPS Meeting, 10:30am, Church of Christ, Sherwood St., Plainwell Every Wednesday Otsego TOPS® Meeting, 8:30am, VFW Post 3030, Otsego Every Friday Plainwell Farmers Market 10am-4pm M89/Mill property across from Church St, Plainwell ®
Every Saturday Otsego Farmers Market 8am-2pm Church of God parking lot, Otsego
Submit date, time and place of your community event free of charge. Run dates are as space permits. –––––––––––––––––––
Submit by Wednesday 5pm Krazy For The Kazoo! A Watershed-wide river cleanup & conservation day. Great Otsego-Plainwell area, Saturday, October 3. Check in 9am. Contact: Tillwedance@acd.net or (269)330-1040.
This d! Weeken
Fashion Show Fundraiser & silent auction to benefit “Just Ours” Breast Cancer Support Group. Thursday, October 15th @ Plainwell Community Center, 798 E. Bridge St. Doors open @ 6pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 door. Tickets are available @ Envy, The Calico Rabbet, Nancy’s Kitchen. Mittens, Scarves & Hats for the homeless project: Due to limited space, we are no longer able to accept yarn for the mitten project. We will continue to collect mittens, hats, & scarves. You may drop them off at the Otsego Library or the Otsego Museum (Saturdays, 10am-2pm).
Sale
Fall BOOK Otsego Library
Thurs., Oct. 22nd - 9am-8pm Fri., Oct. 23rd - 9am-5:30pm
Books 3/$1 Sat., Oct. 24th - 9am-1pm
Books 1/Bag $
Join us for another
Huge Sale!
Senior Citizen Group Meetings. October 6: To be announced Nov 3: Trip to Meijer Gardens Contact Lisa 269-692-6076 for more info “Just Ours” Breast Cancer Support group meets for free, every fourth Tuesday of every month at Borgess Pipp Hospital, from 7pm-9pm, with a social hour starting at 6pm. Otsego Christmas Basket Project: Applications are being accepted through November 2nd. Applications are available at Christian Neighbors or email at otsegochristmas@yahoo.com
LADIES’ DAY 10am-3pm
Shopping ❁ Refreshments ❁ Hors d’oeuvres ❁ Big Hourly Drawings 1st Sat. & Sun. of Every Month
Now Held Downstairs & Double in Size!!!! Pink Zebra, 31, Young Living, Pampered Chef, It Works, Just Jewelry, Jamberry, Paparazzi, Tastefully Simple, Younique, Keep Collective, Arbonne & MORE!
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It’s called
The Calico Rabbit Marketplace Central
New Hours: Thursday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm And thru the week by chance
The Calico Rabbit 130 North Main St., Plainwell
269-685-9899
90 Day Layaway Available
Plainwell’s
Yearly Auction Bazaar October 15 @ 7pm Doster Community Reformed Church 12145 Doster Rd., Plainwell
Public invited!
Pumpkins in the Park
Saturday, October 17th • 11am-3pm Hicks Park - West Bridge St., Plainwell
Costume Contest
Must Register by 11:45am Contest starts at 12:00...ALL AGES!
Pie Eating Contest-1:30pm • Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest-2:30pm
NEW GAMES! HAYRIDES! FOOD! BAKE SALE! Trick or Treating at Downtown Businesses (times subject to change)
Fish Fry, Otsego V.F.W. Post 3030 Friday, October 16 - 5:00-7:30pm Public Welcome Christian Neighbors Soup Supper Wed., Oct. 7, 5pm - 7pm Friendship Wesleyan - Plainwell 1285 102nd Ave. Questions? Call (269)685-4166 or info@christianneighbors.org Used Books Needed for Friends of the Otsego Library book sale. Clean & gently used. Drop off at the library. Thank you!
Blessing Of Unborn Children The “Blessing of a Child in the Womb” is offered to support parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage prayers for, and recognition of, the precious gift of the child in the womb, and to foster respect for human life within society. This blessing will be provided at: St. Margaret Church 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego Sunday, October 4th at 12:15pm Expectant mothers and their families are invited to participate regardless of their faith affiliation.
Otsego Historical Society Presents
Historical Happenings Otsego Historical Museum 218 N. Farmer, Otsego
Thurs., Oct. 8 @ 7:02pm
Potluck dinner at 6:02 pm followed by a program at 7:02 featuring Dianna Stampfler
Savoring Michigan’s Rich Food & Agricultural History
All are invited. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Beverages will be furnished. Cost: FREE Donations will be gratefully accepted
BRING A FRIEND! promotemichigan.com
American Legion Post #84 of Otsego, meets at 410 E. Orleans, 7pm, the 2nd Wednesday of each month. New members welcome. For info. call 1-866-676-7884
Plainwell Education Foundation 2nd Annual
Eat . Drink . Bid
HAPPY HOUR AUCTION Lynx Golf Course . 900 Lincoln Rd., Otsego
Thurs., Oct. 8th . 5pm-7pm SILENT AUCTION CLOSES AT 6:30PM Enjoy Hors D’Oeuvres & Cash Bar $15.00 COVER PROCEEDS T0 BENEFIT:
October 8, 2015 • 5pm-11pm Food & Drink Specials at... • Lost Raven • Rhino’s Pub • Joe’s Pizza • Old Mill Brewpub • 10th Street Saloon
Crawlers who make a purchase at all locations receive a stamp on their passport. When it’s turned in crawlers are entered into a drawing! 5 Crawlers will each win a $25 gift certificate to a stop on the crawl! ADVANCED registration...$20
INCLUDES T-SHIRT!
Register at any one of these local merchants
Register the DAY OF at Hick’s Park...$25 (Must be 21 to participate)
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Otsego
R.W.Eats is looking for gently used athletic apparel and footwear for our 1st Annual Share & Support Swap Event to raise money for a local family in need. This year's event will support the Long Family. Steve and Carrie Long are two local school teachers who dedicate their time to making the lives of other people's children better. On September 1st, their child, Evan James Long was born into this world weighing just 15 oz. As Evan continues to grow stronger, he will need additional medical attention and hospital stays. Financial support for the family will be needed through this difficult time.
Riverwalk Scavenger Hunt Sunday Oct. 11 • 2-4pm
100% of all sales will be donated to the Long Family
Drop your donations off at R.W.Eats, located at 106 West Allegan Street, Otsego through October 9th during business hours (M,W,Th,F 9-6; T 10-7; Sat 9-3). We will be accepting all women's, men's, and children's running/workout apparel and footwear only. Please ensure that the items are gently used (no tears or stains).
Our 1st swap event will be held on Saturday, October 10th at the Otsego Area Historical Society Museum located at 281 North Farmer Street in downtown Otsego. Join us 10am to 4pm for some excellent shopping deals. For just $2 per item (or larger donation) you can shop till you drop for awesome athletic apparel for the entire family!
For more information visit our facebook page @ Otsego Main Street or call the Main Street office @ (269) 692-2336
Potato Sack Race Outdoor Dance Party Pie Auction And Other Free Activities FREE Raffle At The End of Hunt
FREE EVENT
Hunt Begins At Museum!
COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078..October 3, 2015...Phone 694-9431
PUBLIC NOTICE
Community Page
LOOSE LEAF COLLECTION
shoppersguide@sbcglobal.net or (269) 694-9431
Rake out: Oct. 16 thru Nov. 15
Downtown Dollars, downtown-wide gift certificates, make great gifts for birthdays, holidays or any reason to celebrate! They are a terrific way to encourage your friends, family and co-workers to enjoy downtown Otsego. You can purchase @ Otsego Main Street office. 269-692-2336 Otsego Christmas Basket Project: Applications are being accepted through November 2nd. Applications are available at Christian Neighbors or email at otsegochristmas@yahoo.com American Legion Post #84 of Otsego, meets at 410 E. Orleans, 7pm, the 2nd Wednesday of each month. New members welcome. For info. call 1-866-676-7884
HYDRANT FLUSHING Otsego Township Residents
There will be hydrant flushing Tues. & Wed., Oct. 6 & 7, 2015. There may be some discoloration in your water. Please run your cold water until it runs clear before doing laundry. Thank you for your cooperation Otsego Township Water Department
Used Books Needed for Friends of the Otsego Library book sale. Clean & gently used. Drop off at the library. Thank you!
PUBLIC NOTICE City Of Otsego Residents
- CITY OF PLAINWELL -
DO NOT place brush with leaves or they cannot be removed.
HYDRANT FLUSHING
The City of Otsego Water Department will flush all fire hydrants September 28, 2015 through October 9, 2015. This is done to remove any stale water that may be in the system and ensure that the fire hydrants are working properly. You may experience reduced pressure and discoloration during this process. If discoloration occurs, let your water run until it clears.
City of Otsego Water Department
M-89: Residents must bag their leaves in paper yard waste bags and set bags on the curb, not in the street. All Other Streets: From Oct. 16 thru Nov. 15, residents can rake loose leaves into the street close to curb or shoulder. The city will not remove leaves from curb lawn unless bagged. Final day to rake out is Sunday, Nov. 15 so the city can finish collection and begin sweeping streets, Nov. 23. After Nov. 15 you must bag all leaves put out. QUESTIONS? CALL Plainwell Public Works at 685-9363 The City of Plainwell is an equal oppourtunity provider and employer.
Martin Area Livestock 4H Club
2015 Thank You To Our Proud Sponsors!
Auto Body USA April Tiller Barn of Blues Casa Real Cassandra Boyce Catskill Remedial Contracting Christina & David Cavazos Clarissa McDonald Companion Vet Animal Clinic Cornell & Associates Realtors Craig, Wendy & Kayla Bisel Cronen Signs – Mike & Angie Cronen David Hubbard Dawn King Edward Jones Investments First Baptist Church - Otsego Flower GallaRe - Darcy & Jayson Ennis Gun Lake Casino Harding’s Market Hiemstra Optical Home Helpers Honor Credit Union Jo’s Hallmark Ken Bleeker Agency Laurie, Tim & Cameron Andrus Leslie Langeance Loretta & Steve Schmitt Maude’s Taphouse
McDonald’s - Ronald McDonald McEwen Law Office Melanie Porter Midway Chevrolet Mike Bosch Millassist Services Inc. Misty & Mark Bottorff MnS Lawncare Services – Mike Bush My Best Friends Inn – Mike & Sue Cramer Nancy Moore Nulty Insurance Old Mill Brewpub Otsego Gourmet Goodies - Traci Runcie Paul Runcie Otsego Masonic Lodge Otsego Rotary Club Otsego VFW Post 3030 Perfect Image Salon Quality Products Randyman Electric Rikki LaRue Safari Circuits, Inc. Senator Tonya Schuitmaker Gary Smalley Suzie’s Dogs – Sherry Cunningham Thad Beard Vickey Bayard Winkel Funeral Home Community Shoppers Guide
THANK YOU for supporting 4H and buying our Livestock at the Allegan County Fair. We really appreciate it! Cook Equipment R.A. Equipment Wayland Cripps Fontaine Excavating AIS Construction Equipment Proline Concrete Waanders Concrete Company MacVean Farms Marshall Plastic Film VanLaan Supply GreenStone Farm Credit Services Schipper Farms Zeeland Farm Service
Green Valley Agricultural United Bank Caledonia Farmers Elevator Fred and Darlene Morley Dale's Auctioneering Hopkins Elevator Sebright Products Mile View Acres Tuinstra Greenhouse Otsego Contractors Breckenridge Insurance Agency
Thank You Thank you to all the businesses in the Otsego & Plainwell area that graciously donated to the...
BUSINESS FOOD DRIVE FOR 2015 Top 10 Donors - 2015 Business Food Drive
There were 81 companies that gave $10,393 of food this year! 1. Safari Circuits, Inc. 2. Preferred Plastics 3. USG-Otsego Paper, Inc. 4. Community Shoppers Guide
4. Parker Hannifin-Fluid System Connectors (Brass) 5. Millassist Services 6. McPhersons
Top 5 Bucket Brigade Participants
Thank you to the following people for the 28th Annual Creative Arts Festival Car Show. Angie Cronen Mike Cronen Mayor Tom Gilmer Diana Gilmer Ashlee Rose Jamie Jameson Jackie Stineback Lura Holden
Judges... John Halloran Sr. Paul Mathis Dave Mathis Matt Majewski Mark Holden Mike Bush Ray Bradshaw
Josh Jameson Jay Hassing Gordie Stineback Aaron Warnez
Jennifer Anderson Joshua Anderson Cooper Carns Alex Davis Hailey Davis Kelsey DeMann Avery Elzinga Klaire Germain Gavin Gouker James Hildebrand Jazmin Hildebrand Richard Hildebrand Nathan Mills Cade Thiel Abigail Timmer Caleb Timmer Canton VandenBerg Luke VanPutten Jared Westendorp Kate Wubben
10th Street Saloon A Capello Salon Another Man’s Treasure Auto Image B &C Trophy Bob’s Hardware Campbell Pharmacy Cooper Café Cornell Real Estate, Inc. Cronen Signs Cut N’ Loose Deans Ice Cream Dr. Hoard Chiropractic Eastside Grocery Elle Hair Salon Envy Fast Stop
7. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 8. FBN Sales, Inc. 9. TMD Machine
1. Plainwell Ice Cream 2. Ameriprise Financial/ Plainwell Rotary
A SINCERE THANK YOU TO:
Fly Inn Restaurant GallaRe Gary’s Lawn & Garden Golden Scissors Great Clips Harold Zeigler Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Harold Zeigler Ford Hart's Jewelry Heimstra Optical Honor Credit Union HyTech Spring J.R. McGonigles Jim Koestner Joe’s Bar Judy’s Restaurant Little Ceasars
Lynx Golf Course Maude's Mezzo Midway Chevrolet Modernistic Motan Nancy’s Kitchen Kafe Nulty Agency Old Mill Brewpub Onstaff Services Otsego Barber Shop Otsego Gourmet Goodies Otsego Health & Fitness Our Table Parker Hannifin-Hydraulics Parker Pneumatics Pizza Hut
3. Circle K 4. Belle Tire 5. Otsego City Hall
Plainwell Flowers Quality Products R.W. Eats Ransom District Library Repz Gym Rhinos Rizzo Packaging Shear Design Shoup's State Farm Insurance Agency Stitching Bits and Bobs Suzies Dogs Tali Cor Tengam Engineering Travis Creek Tooling VFW Post 3030
Thank you to everyone who helped make the drive possible – from those that donated to the drivers who picked up and delivered. A special thank you to Edith Rietkerk of Safari Circuits and Karen Darby of TMD Machining for their leadership in the food drive.
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OBITUARIES Sandra K. WINN
AGE 57 – SHELBYVILLE, MI Sandy passed away September 27, 2015 at Trillium Woods. Sandy was born September 25, 1958 in Plainwell, the daughter of James and Alice (Rasnake) Fugate. Sandy’s passion was her garden, as she could make anything grow and she had a natural green thumb. She was a creative, multi-talented, very artistic person. Sandy will be remembered as a very kind hearted, caring and generous person. Sandy loved the outdoors, especially the river; where she enjoyed canoeing and camping. Sandy is survived by her parents: James and Alice Fugate, her husband: Roger Winn, a son: Erik (Sara) Freeman, a brother: James (Candy) Fugate, sisters: Kristy (John) Huddleston and Marlene (Fred Burris) Fugate, grandsons: Stephan and Ethan Freeman, and several nieces and nephews. Sandy was preceded in death by her very special and loving daughter: Rachel Ann Freeman, and her former husband: Stephan Freeman. A funeral service will be conducted Friday, October 2, 2015, 11:00 AM, at the Williams Gores Funeral Home, Delton Pastor Mike McCrumb officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville Township. Memorial Contributions to Allegan or Barry County 4-H will be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WilliamsGoresFuneral.com
Ruth KEITH
AGE 79 – SHELBYVILLE, MI Ruth passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at her home in Shelbyville. She was born September 28, 1936 in Dorr Township to Charles and Effie Stankey. For over 25 years Ruth was head cook for Plainwell Public Schools until her retirement in 1993. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, cooking and most of all spending time with her family. She was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church and served in the Ladies Guild. On October 9, 1954 in Grand Rapids she married James Keith who survives. Also surviving are their children, Janet (Rodney) Kivell, Daniel (Sherry) Keith, Samuel Keith and Sarah (Rev. Stephen) Pope; 7 grandchildren, Ashley Kivell, Bailey Kivell, Heidi (Todd) Campbell, Tonya Keith, Joshua Keith, Andrew (Nicole) Pope and Ian Pope; 8 great-grandchildren and her siblings, Annette Smith and Charlie (DeAnn) Stankey. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Peter Klunder and Sarah Mauck. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Otsego with Pastor Stephen Otto officiating. Following the service a luncheon will be held. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland. Contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or to Wings of Hope Hospice. Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
THANK YOU FOR DONATING TO THE CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS BUSINESS FOOD DRIVE at the Community Shoppers Guide In Memory of your father
Lionel Little
The family of
Paul VanDenBerg would like to thank everyone for their time, love and messages of support. Thank you also for the food, beautiful cards and plants Our family is truly blessed. Judy, Michael, Chris & family Robert, Stacy & family Jason, Angie & family
Ronald Lee PARDEE AGE 69 – MARTIN, MI
Ronald ascended to Heaven on September 27, 2015. Ron was born on August 17, 1946 to Ken & Starlite Pardee. He is survived by his mother; his wife of 42 years Rosemary; his children: Jim (Nancy) Bradley, Ronda (Bill) Havener, Tracy Pardee, Randy (Kristy) Pardee, Jeff Pardee and Gary Pardee; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; His sister Luanne (Terry) Delp; brothers: Ken (Cathy) Pardee, Jim (Carol) Pardee, as well as several nieces and nephews and special cousins Don and Cindy. Ron was preceded in death by: his father Ken; his brother Bill Pardee, sister-in-law Diana and grandson Kenny. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on October 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thornapple Valley Church: 2750 South M-43 Hwy, Hastings, MI 49050. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Thornapple Valley Church or Wings of Hope Hospice: 530 Linn St., Allegan, MI 49010. Arrangements by Life Story Funeral Home - Plainwell Messages of condolence may be posted at www.Lifestorynet.com
Jean M. ZWIERS AGE 83 – MARTIN, MI
Jean passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born August 26, 1932 in Otsego the daughter of Elmer and Cleora (Frost) Brenner. Jean was a 1950 Otsego High School graduate. For 30 years she was a bookkeeper for Wykstra Oil and in her spare time was a volunteer at the Martin Resource Center. Jean enjoyed making her daily trip to McDonalds to have a cup of coffee and visit with her friends. She also enjoyed spending the winters in Florida. On February 15, 1950 she married David Zwiers who passed away in 1995. Surviving are her daughter, Terri Macak of Otsego; grandchildren, Tracy (Todd) Boekeloo, Terry (Jason) Fiala, Sara (John) Saylor and Katey Fuhrman; great-grandchildren, Logan Crespo, Rachel Boekeloo, Leanna Saylor and another due soon; her sister, Joan Lewis of Allegan and sister-in-law, Marjorie Roe of FL. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Chris in 1972 and by her son-in-law, Robert Macak earlier this year. Funeral Services were held, October 1, 2015 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego Pastor Joe Shaler officiated. Burial followed at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Jean may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest MI. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
On behalf of Jim Hewitt's family
I want to express my sincere appreciation for all the support of the people who participated in Jim's Celebration of Life, during the event, behind the scenes, and all the people attending. What a beautiful tribute! The River Cities Concert Band was Jim's "baby" that he began and proudly conducted for 31 years. I especially appreciate your thoughtful donations to his organization. Jim poured his heart and soul into this group of musicians, and they played their instruments from their hearts! The (7) shared memory speakers: Walt Bauer, Ray Roth, Dennis Hanna, Tim Marsh, Judy Sabo, Mark Chapman, and Jay Miller spoke eloquently and from their hearts! Also Dave Hubbard, our present conductor of RCCB. The American Legion Post 84 and VFW Post 3030 I thank you for your participation, your continued support and love--we all know that Jim respected the veterans. Dave and Louise Hubbard for all your guidance, support and many kindnesses. Dan Bushouse - excellent speaker! Toothman Printing, thank you so much for the blown-up black and white picture of Jim that I framed and had on display on stage with Jim's instruments. Thank you all so much for making this tribute to Jim so meaningful.
Sincerely, Patti Hewitt
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We understand death only after it has placed its hands on someone we love.
Tears are how our heart speaks, when our lips simply cannot find the words to describe the pain we feel.
Susan Ann (DUTRA) (TANK) VAN VALKENBURG AGE 62 – BURLINGTON, MI
Susan passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Eaton Community Palliative Care, Charlotte. She was born May 23, 1953 in Plainwell, MI, the daughter of Herman Tank and Thelma (Rutherford) Collins. Susan earned her nursing degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She was a nurse at Borgess Hospital for several years. She retired after 19 years with the United States Postal Service as the postmaster of Burlington Post Office. Susan enjoyed various crafts, including silk flower arrangements, renaissance costumes, crocheting, and gardening. She also loved animals, especially her beloved dogs “Lacey” and “Duke” and going to the zoo. Other hobbies included bowling, traveling, Bingo, and visiting the casino. She loved spending time with her family especially around the holidays. On July 30, 1999 she married Leo Van Valkenburg, Jr., and he survives. Other survivors include 2 daughters, Laurie (Brad) Marsh of Jonesville; Jennifer Dutra of Kalamazoo; 2 sons, Jeremy (Diana) Dutra of Litchfield; Andrew Dutra of Burlington; step-sons, Leo (Kellee) Van Valkenburg III of Battle Creek; James (Jennifer) Van Valkenburg of Ceresco; Bill (Darcy) Van Valkenburg of Battle Creek; three sisters, Gloria Long of Kalamazoo; Cindy Tank of Portage; Nancy Moran of Otsego; brother, Edward (Maude) Tank of Plainwell; half-brother, Dan (Vicky) Collins of Schoolcraft; 9 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Shawn Collins. A celebration of Susan’s life will be held Saturday, October 3rd, 1:00 PM, at the Burlington Fire Hall, 215 Marshall Street, Burlington, MI 49029. Arrangements by Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel Litchfield, MI Messages of condolence may be posted at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com
Plainwell Memorial Post 9377, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, cordially invites overseas veterans to join them in promoting the VFW’s fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and eduational programs. We meet 7pm the first Monday of every month at the Plainwell Community Center. For more information, contact Art Teitgen at (269)685-6572.
Words of
Faith &Hope
“THERE GOES THE SERMON!”
“You are the light of the world…” – Matthew 5:14 It happened some time ago in a nearby community. A young boy and his father were at a local high school football game. The boy was young enough to be sitting on his dad’s shoulders. As they were walking through the crowd, the boy noticed their pastor (a colleague of mine) walking by. The young boy remarked to his father, “There goes the sermon!” The boy’s words remind me of the familiar words of Edgar Allen Poe, “I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day …” It is said of Pope Francis, “He not only talks the talk; he walks the walk.” In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus said, “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:l4) and “You will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:20). The point: the Christian faith is more than a set of beliefs; it is a lifestyle. We are living sermons. This is what Apostle Paul meant when he said, “Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:27) Here is a poem (unknown source) entitled “The Gospel According to You” “You are writing a Gospel, a chapter every day, By the things that you do and the words that you say. Men read what you write – distorted or true, What is the gospel according to you?” Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to show your love by the words I say and by the life I live. Amen.
Otsego United Methodist Church “WHERE JESUS’ LOVE IS LIVED!” 223 E. Allegan Street (M89) • Box 443 Otsego, MI 49078 Sunday Worship Service 9:30 & 11:00am
Rev. Dan Minor Sunday School 9:15am Rev. Joe Shaler RevDMinor@att.net Adult Bible Study 9:30am umcotsego@aol.com
www.otsegounitedmethodistchurch.com
October 6th, 2009-2015
Douglas Lane Jameson
What is a husband? A husband is a man you really like and really love. He's the closest friend I ever had. His smile would make me smile, and just him being there would cheer me up, no matter what went wrong. My husband was that special man who shared my dreams and helped them come true. He gave special meaning to the beautiful word - together. It really never mattered where we went or what we were doing, as long as we had each other to share it all. I love him so much and miss him. ~Marshia
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(SERVED MORNINGS ONLY)
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OUTSIDE SEATING AVAILABLE
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Recreational Vehicles RV Parts And Accessories in stock & fair prices. Save gas and shop local. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, 269.685.8781 or www.qualityproductsplainwell.com.
$Cash$ for Broken Autos. Paying $100-$1,000. We will tow! Call Doug anytime, 7 days. (269)501-5763.
Watercraft Pontoons Wanted: We pay cash for good, used pontoon boats with outboards. Year 2000 & newer. Call Kooper’s Marine in Richland, (269)629-4979.
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Events Calendar November 2015
125th Anniversary Fact
To help fight the raging flu epidemic of 1918, the Sisters at Borgess Hospital gave up their own beds, snatching a few hours of sleep in storerooms, closets or wherever else they could find a vacant space. Thanks in great part to their dedication, the death toll remained relatively low in Kalamazoo.
Borgess Events Bariatric Surgery Seminar
This class teaches the fundamentals of adult and pediatric CPR, including two-rescuer scenarios, bag-valve mask techniques, foreign body airway obstruction, AED and special resuscitation situations. Students receive a credential card upon completion. Borgess Health & Fitness Center Wednesday, November 4 or December 2, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. $50. Registration required. Call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register.
Free. Registration required. Call (269) 226.6863 to register or visit bariatrics.borgess.com to watch our online bariatric seminar.
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Borgess Healthy Living Seminar
Join noted author, Joe Piscatella, as he presents “Eating Healthy in a Doubleburger.com World.” He will share his inspiring story of hearthealthy living and provide tips on how to sort out a balanced diet in a world of conflicting claims. Borgess Medical Center Monday, November 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Newborn Care from Nose To Toes
A complete look at how to care for your little one that provides you with some hands-on experience. Topics include bathing and diapering, safety issues, infant stimulation and much more. Borgess at Woodbridge Hills Monday, November 9, 6 to 9 p.m. $28/couple. Registration required. Call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register.
Nothing compares to the sense of pride you feel when unlocking your business first thing Nothing compares to the sense of pride you feel when unlocking your business first thing in the morning.
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
For those considering bariatric surgery. Borgess Medical Center Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. to Noon Wednesday, November 11, 6 to 8 p.m.
Free. No registration required. Call (269) 226.4878 for more information.
In this moment . . .
Borgess Health & Fitness Center
For a complete list or more information about what Borgess has to offer, please visit wellness.borgess.com. Want the latest classes, events and health screenings sent directly to your inbox? You can also sign up for the Borgess Bulletin e-newsletter there, as well.
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This introductory class will help kids improve balance, posture and endurance as they learn belay, safety methods and climbing techniques. For ages 8 to 12. Borgess Health & Fitness Center Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. $48. Registration required. Please call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register. Pilates on the Mat
Class will focus on core stability, flexibility, strength and tension release. Borgess Health & Fitness Center Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 7 to 8 p.m. $56. Registration required. Call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register. First Aid with Adult/Pediatric CPR & AED
Covers core first aid, CPR and AED skills, choking, child safety and blood borne pathogens. This is a credentialed AHA Heartsaver course for the general lay responder. Skills examination given. For ages 12 and older. Borgess Health & Fitness Center Saturday, November 21, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $70. Registration required. Please call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register. For a complete list and further information about classes at Borgess Health & Fitness Center please visit fitness.borgess.com.
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