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COMMUNITY

April 19, 2014

Reaching over 13,000 homes in Otsego, Plainwell, Martin, Cooper and Alamo areas since 1945

www.Deweys-Auto.com

www.communityshoppersguide.net

Shoppers Guide email: shoppersguide@sbcglobal.net

Phone (269) 694-9431

OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-5:00PM, FRIDAY 8:00AM-4:00PM

117 N. Farmer - P.O. Box 168 - Otsego, MI 49078

“Deweys Car Palace” 11301 S. M-43 HWY, Delton

Fax (269) 694-9145

Call Dixon Pulver (269) 623-6301 email: dixonpulver@deweys-auto.com

T.G.I. SPRING 0

***

12mths

12mths D105 Lawn Tractor NOW ONLY † • 17 hp (13.05kw) • 42” Deck • Automatic Transmission

1,499

***

D140 Lawn Tractor

1,999

• 22 hp (16.4kw)† • 48” Deck • Hydro Transmission NOW ONLY

1,899

mths

NOW ONLY $

2,999

• 18.5 hp (13.8kw) Kawasaki $ • 42” Deck • Hydro Transmission

12mths

X300 Premium Series NOW ONLY †

17,150

John Deere 1025R

• Includes H120 Self-parking Loader • 60” D Auto Connect Mower

X324 Premium Series

IF PAID IN FULL WITHIN 12 MONTHS!

***

12mths

4,799

• 22 hp Kawasaki Twin • 48” Deck NOW ONLY • 4 Wheel Steering $

in e m o C & seear’s e this y

4,399

60mths

NEWLS! E D O M John Deere X738 NOW ONLY

12,599

• 25½ hp, Kawasaki Liquid Cooled with EFI $ • 60” Auto Connect Deck • 4 Wheel Drive

*0% Fixed-Rate Financing for 60 Months offer on new John Deere X700 Signature Series Tractors available March 4, 2014 through July 31, 2014 and is subject to approved credit on John Deere Financial Installment Plan. Some restrictions apply; other special rates and terms may be available, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. Available at participating dealers in the United States. Prices and models vary by dealer. Offers available on new equipment and in the U.S. only. Prices and savings in U.S. dollars. **0% Fixed-Rate Financing for 60 Months offer on new John Deere Compact Utility Tractors available February 4, 2014 through April 30, 2014 and is subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. Some restrictions apply; other special rates and terms may be available, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. This offer can be combined with dollars-off*** promotions. It is available only on new equipment and only at participating United States dealers; prices, models and savings may vary by dealer and are in U.S. dollars. Sales made to government agencies, company direct sales or other businesses/agencies that participate in John Deere's Special Discount Program or in John Deere's Rental Business Program are not eligible. ***No-Interest if Paid in Full within 12 Months on all 100 Series Lawn Tractors and on new Select Series X300, X500, and 2012 X700 Tractors. Offer available March 4, 2014 through July 31, 2014. Subject to approved credit on revolving plan, a service of John Deere Financial, f.s.b. For consumer use only. No down payment required. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date at 17.9% APR if the purchase balance is not paid in full within 12 months or if your account is otherwise in default. Other special rates and terms may be available, including installment financing and financing for commercial use. Offers available on new equipment and in the U.S. only. Prices and savings in U.S. dollars. Available at participating dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer.

Two locations to serve you!

361 12th Street Plainwell

7561 W. Stadium Dr. Kalamazoo

www.steensmalawn.com (269) 685-9557

(269) 375-6476

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...April 19, 2014....Phone 694-9431

THURSDAY, April 24, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

U.S.D.A. Choice Reg. cut only

$ 79

T-BONE

LB.

Fresh Frozen Family Pack

LB.

$ 49

40 oz. Pkg. 1/4 lb.

U.S.D.A. Choice

GROUND BEEF PATTIES

PORTERHOUSE

10 LB.

REGULAR OR BUNSIZE

SMOKED & POLISH

$ 99 EA.

FROZEN Original or Half & Half

$ 19

BOSTON BUTT PORK ROAST

EA.

Fresh Frozen Pork Single Pack

Jack’s

PIZZA

Single Pack Sold Whole No Cutting

Fresh Frozen

10 lb. Box of Bacon

SAUSAGE

$ 99

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Eckrich 42 oz.

3/$

1 lb. California

STRAWBERRIES

WHITE MILK

FREE

COUNTRY STYLE RIBS BUY 1...GET 1

BUY 1...GET 1

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

EA.

Only at these locations

$ 59

$ 88 Boneless

1 $ 99 1 Jumbo

$ 77

CHICKEN BREASTS

Both Fresh & Frozen Are s While Supplie Last!

CANTALOUPE

1/2 Gallon Country Fresh

EA.

VANILLA ICE CREAM

Otsego 114 S. Farmer • (269)694-6707 Plainwell 533 M-89 • (269)685-5883 Wayland 300 Reno Dr. • (269)792-2769

LB.

Fresh or Frozen Tray Pack

BABY BACK RIBS LB.

LB.

Family Pack Boneless

FREE

All Gallons!

LB.

PORK CHOPS

BUY 2...GET 3

$ 99

BEEF BBQ STRIPS

Asst. Boneless

FRANKS

5/$

LB.

U.S.D.A. Choice Family Pack

Family Pack

Eckrich

RIBEYE STEAK

STEAK

PATTIES

$ 99 Reg. cut only

LB.

BONELESS

Reg. cut only

Fresh

Portions

U.S.D.A. Choice

$ 29

10/$

GROUND BEEF

CHICKEN BREASTS

Fresh Frozen

PORK TENDERLOIN

Fresh Family Pack

Split

(excludes beef)

U.S.D.A. Choice Family Pack

BEEF RANCH STEAK

STEAK

✔ No Rain Checks ✔ While Supplies Last ✔ Must Shop Day of Sale ✔ No Pre-Orders ✔ We Reserve The Right to Limit Quantities

EA.

5 Lb.

LB.

$ 29

IDAHO POTATOES

EA.

Bangor 14 West Monroe • (269)427-8003 Parchment 618 North Riverview • (269)342-5998 East Main 2626 East Main • (269)345-6491

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...April 19, 2014....Phone 694-9431

Joe’s Outdoor Power Equipment

Lawn ‘N Garden

Outdoor Power Equipment Allegan County's Largest Power Equipment Dealer!

Sale

• Spring Tune-Up Specials • All Makes & Models • Pick-Up & Delivery Available

AFTER THE SALE, IT’S THE SERVICE THAT COUNTS ®

ZERO TURN RZ 4621 • 21 hp • 46" Deck • Twin Blade WAS $2,995

2,595

NOW $

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL!

MZ6128 • 28 hp V Twin • 61" Fab Deck • ZT 3100 Hydro • 24 hp Briggs & Stratton Twin WAS $5,299 • 48" Fab Deck $ • 3 Blade • 2800 Trans NOW WAS $4,299

EZ4824

4,299

NOW

FREE Delivery in SW Michigan on All "Ride O n Equipment"

3,795

TRACTORS YTH 22V46

YTH 18K46

• 22 hp Briggs & Stratton Engine • V Twin • 46" Deck Hydro WAS $1,699

• 18 hp Kawasaki Engine • 46" Deck • Hydro WAS $1,899

1,579

NOW $

0% FINANCING AVAILABLE!*

1,749

NOW $

LTH 2038

YTH 21K46

YT 46LS

• 20 hp Briggs & Stratton Engine • 38" Deck • Hand Hydro WAS $1,699

• 21 hp • 46" Deck • Hydro WAS $1,949

• 21.5 hp Kawasaki Engine • Hydro • Locking Differential WAS $2,299

NOW

NOW $

1,469 ®

1,599

NOW $

1,999 ®

MOWERS TILLER

5521P • 3-in-1 Mower • High Wheel WAS $269.99 NOW

HU675 AWD

HU725 AWD

• All Wheel Drive • Kohler Engine 3-in-1 • Self Propelled • 22" Deck WAS $319.95

• All Wheel Drive • Auto Walk • Briggs & Stratton Engine • Single Start WAS $419.95

229.95

SAVE!

*See dealer for details

NOW

289.95

NOW

YTH 22V42LS • 42" Fabricated Deck • Hydro Trans • Bumper Gauges • 22 hp Briggs & Stratton V Twin WAS $2,599.95

$ NOW

2,295

389.95

650 RTT • Counter Rotating Tires • Briggs 8.75 Torque Engine WAS $769.95 NOW $

GTH 24V52LS ®

SPECIAL BUY

Joe’s Outdoor Power Equipment Lawn ‘N Garden

• 52" Fabricated Deck • Hydro Trans Fast Track • Kawasaki 24 hp V Twin • Gauges - Bumper WAS $3,499.95 NOW

599.95

SAVE!

2,995

269-673-8736

Family Owned Since 1991

Monday-Friday 8-5, Saturday 9-1

Sales • Service • Parts • 26th Street at M-89 • Allegan • www.joeslawnandgarden.com

Dyngus Day Dinner

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...April 19, 2014...Phone 694-9431

DINNER INCLUDES: Perogies (Potatoes/Kraut), Kolampki

(Cabbage Rolls), Kapusta (Sauerkraut), Kielbasa (Polish Sausage), Potatoes & Bread. Includes Dessert.

DYNGUS DAY The Monday after Easter is considered a holiday in Poland. Dyngus Day was started as a way to provide merriment after the seriousness of Lent comes to an end.

Monday, April 21st

from 11:30am-7pm

HOMEMADE

POLISH FOOD

Dyngus Day is traditionally the day boys tried to catch the attention of girls by throwing water on them or hitting their legs with twigs or pussy willows. Tuesday is the day of revenge for the ladies throwing crockery and dishes at the boys. Dyngus Day is a commemoration of the birth of Christianity in Poland (966 AD) in which Holy Baptism was administered on Easter Monday, uniting all Poland under the banner of Christianity.

-BREAKFASTSERVED ONLY

Mon.-Sat. 6:30am -11am, Sundays 7:00am - Noon

-LUNCHMonday-Saturday 11am - 2pm

626 N. 10TH STREET PLAINWELL • 685-1554 Real Estate 6274 Queens Way. Senior park. 1758 sq. ft, 3BR, 2 bath, laundry, 2 car attached garage, Central AC, appliances included. Many upgrades. Smoke free home. Priced to sell $34,000 obo. For more info call 269-381-2397

Garage Sale: 1487 19th St. (1/2 ml S of 222) April 24-25, 9am-5pm. Crib mattress, car seats, highchair, lots of kids toys & clothing; dorm size refrigerator & much more. Garage Sale: April 24-26th, 9am-5pm, 415 Brigham St., Plainwell. Cash sales only. Kitchen items, bed linens, jewelry, clothing (12-18), yard items, knick knacks, pictures & garage items.

Spring Rates

LIMITED TIME 10 – 9 holes w/Cart $ 18 – 18 holes w/Cart 2014 Membership Rates $

VALID 7 DAYS A WEEK!

and INCLUDES CART! Single. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 Couple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,050 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200

(Husband, wife & children ages 12-21, children 12 & under play free)

Junior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 (22 years and younger)

Junior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450 (35 years and younger)

Huge Annual Rummage Sale!, April 25th, Yard Sale: Sat. (4/19), 8:30am-5:30pm, 9am-3pm, Otsego United Methodist Church, 160 S. 16th St., Otsego. Tools, vintage, 223 E. Allegan St. books, lots more. Estate Sale: April 24 & 25, 10am-4pm. 60441 26th St., Mattawan, MI. Furniture, glassware, holiday, vintage toys, coins, MONTHLY CONSIGNMENT jewelry, scuba equipment, underwater camera equipment. This is a great sale. Check out our website for list and imSaturday, April 26, 2014 - 10am ages: www.brownsauctions.com

AUCTION

(60 years & older)

30% Discount Non-League Players 30% Discount For Walkers

Brief listing: Antiques, collectibles, household, tools & misc. Please see auctionzip (20779) for photos and further instructions.

AUCTION SERVICE (269) 349-8485 CALL FOR INFORMATION

E-mail:pierceauction@earthlink.net

315 Prairiewood Drive - OTSEGO -

Prairiewood Golf Fund Raising Opportunity

Only 24 per person & Prairiewood will $ Book donate back 12 to your organization!

694-6633

Today!

(40-60 players) Call

Just west of Otsego off Jefferson Road

for details!

NEW FOR 2014 Weekends & Holidays UNLIMITED SINGLE $

450

UNLIMITED FAMILY $

UNLIMITED COUPLE $

650

800

Not valid with any discounts or other specials.

Moving Sale: Friday, 1pm-7pm & Sat. 9am-7pm. Tools, workbench, home decor, silver trays, kitchen appliances, air conditioner, charbroil propane grill, dressers, queen mattress sets, electronics, musical instruments, bikes, BMW rims, and lots more!!!

• OIL CHANGES • BRAKES • FRONT END ALIGNMENTS • FULL ENGINE REPAIRS • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • WE CHECK & INSTALL BATTERIES

Service You Can Trust ~ Since 1980!

Auction/Estate Sales Estate Sale: April 24 & 25, 10am-4pm. 60441 26th St., Mattawan, MI. Furniture, glassware, holiday, vintage toys, coins, jewelry, scuba equipment, underwater camera equipment. This is a great sale. Check out our website for list and images: www.brownsauctions.com

DARING TO BE DIFFERENT

PIERCE AUCTION SERVICE Specializing in Estates, Moving, Liquidation, Charities 349-3681 Evenings

CCW / CPL PISTOL CLASS • $100 • May 18, 2014 Includes lunch, handgun, ammunition, safety equipment, range usage (no hidden fees). SPONSORED BY GUN RIVER CONSERVATION CLUB IN PLAINWELL Our CPL Classes taught since 1994 by current Law Enforcement Officials For information or registration call Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm (989)224.3210

www.michiganccwclass.com

We will meet or beat any written or advertised price on repairs! Dick & Todd Harrington (father & son)

www.harringtonsauto.com WE’LL MATCH ANY COMPETITOR’S

PRICE ON TIRES!

LIFETIME TIRE ROTATION

Garage Sale Season is here! The Shoppers Guide has signs available. Single signs, wooden stake signs and metal stake signs. Stop in today. 117 N. Farmer, Otsego. Moving Sale/Garage Sale! One day only, Saturday, April 26th, 8am-4pm. 761 Thomas St., Plainwell. Leafblower, 1950’s Singer sewing machine, electric trimmer, dorm refrigerator, lots of tools, new snow rake, lots of household items, clothes for everyone, toddler booster seats. Too much to mention!

(269) 694-9879

FREE

7689 N. 6th St., Kalamazoo 49009

PIERCE

Prairiewood Golf

10% Discount On All for for Seniors

1437 E. M-89 • OTSEGO

Garage/Yard Sales

pierceauctionalamo.com

Expires t! May 1s

WITH PURCHASE OF A SET OF 4 TIRES

We carry most major brands of tires. For Your Convenience The Shoppers Guide can be picked up at the following locations. OTSEGO Shoppers Guide (outside boxes) Harding's Otsego Party Store Mobile Gas Station Brookside Market PLAINWELL Harding's Walgreens Chicken Coop Mom & John’s Pine Lake Grocery Doster Store Prairieville Fast Stop 3rd Base Party Store

NORTHERN KALAMAZOO Cooper Market BP Gas Station-D Ave. Alamo Food & Beverage WEST MAIN KALAMAZOO Colonial Kitchen Drake & Westnedge Harding’s Meijer Gas Station

SERVICE COUPONS

Spring Pothole Special

10 OFF OIL CHANGE $1995 $

Allegan Allegan Flashes MARTIN Clark Gas Station Marathon Gas/Subway

Plainwell Gas Stations: DELTON Orangeville Gas Station Wesco, Admiral RICHLAND Fast Stop (M-89) BP Circle K Gas Station Sarafino’s Party Store Harding’s

FRONT-END ALIGNMENT COMPUTERIZED

4495+TAX $ 95 Full-Synthetic 59 +TAX

Semi-Synthetic

+TAX

Up to 5 quarts. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or special.

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...April 19, 2014...Phone 694-9431

Stop in to pick up your te! FREE license pla hicle Put it on your ve and Midway will donate $5.00 to your school!

Sign & Drive Lease! $0

Making it worth your drive!

MIDWAY

RIGHT NOW, Get Great Offers on our...

Security Deposit Down Payment First Month’s Payment

2014 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4 door sedan

AWARD WINNING LINEUP!

249

per month low mileage lease for 36 months with 35 monthly payments

For Purchasers $2,250 Customer Cash!*

Sign & Drive Lease! $0

CHEVROLET

Security Deposit Down Payment First Month’s Payment

2014 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4 door sedan

226*

per month low mileage lease for 36 months with 35 monthly payments

For Purchasers $1,500 Customer Cash!*

L e as e !

2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD

199

per month low mileage lease for 36 months $3,489 due at signing after all offers*

FINDNEWROADS™

For Purchasers $1,000 Customer Cash!* *No security deposit required. Tax, title, license, dealer fees extra. To qualified buyers. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 4/30/14

Pre-Owned Vehicles under $250/mo.

Priced at $16,000 or LESS! 2005 Ford Taurus GL, 6 cyl., moonroof, rear spoiler

4,977*

15,977

All Wheel Drive, leather, loaded, very clean! For only...

2013 Chevy Spark

229*

2006 Chrysler Town & Country

236*

6,977*

2002 Chevy S-10 4 cyl, 5 speed, 92k miles, clean, no rust & priced right!

Super clean local trade, Stow & Go, loaded

4,977*

2006 Dodge Caravan STX

2008 Saturn Vue XRE

2003 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4

Super clean, 91k miles, PRICE TO MOVE!!

V6 AWD, leather, all the toys & more! Ready to roll!

3rd row seating, very clean winters in Florida, NOW ONLY

7,977*

per month x 60 months

69K, Saves gas & easy on your wallet - for only...

SAVE

per month x 66 months 3.9% CERTIFIED!

2008 Chevy Aveo LS 4 dr.

2009 Chevy HHR LT 4 cyl., auto., chrome package, power start

Loaded, 26k, 4 dr., sedan, super clean, for only...

8,977*

per month

LT automatic NOW ONLY...

2012 Ford Focus SEL

Stock #P7879

185*

8,977*

9,977*

roof, rear spoiler super clean 1 owner, easy to own for...

Super clean!

2006 Chevy Impala 4 dr. LT V6 loaded, moon-

V6, leather, auto., Hybrid, EASY ON GAS!!

2008 Mini Cooper

2007 Chevy Impala LS

10,577*

2005 Saturn Relay Van

Moonroof, 5 speed, CLEAN!

4 dr., SUPER CLEAN

2005 Honda Accord

8,977*

Super clean, 67k miles, easy to own for only...

8,977

2012 Chevy Malibu LS

2007 Chevy Impala LS

2008 Pontiac G6 4 door, auto., 4 cyl., auto., SUPER CLEAN!

13,977*

2012 Ford Focus

2007 Pontiac G6

2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx

Auto., great on gas!

4Dr, SE package & sport group, 4cyl, auto., chrome wheels & rear spoiler.

V6, loaded, moon roof, super clean, local trade.

2007 Chevy Impala LT

8,977*

13,977

2004 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 V6, automatic trans.

6,977*

381 12th Street, Plainwell

V6, auto., very clean, 79k, PRICED TO MOVE!

6,977

9,877*

Stock #P7884

8,977*

NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN...WE’RE RIGHT DOWN THE STREET!

MIDWAY CHEVROLET WWW.MIDWAYPLAINWELL.COM FINDNEWROADS ™

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(269) 685-6871 (800) 683-4159 SALES: M & W 8:30am-8pm, T, Th & F 8:30am-6pm, S 9am-2pm SERVICE: M-F 7:30am-5:30pm, W ‘til 8pm. Sat. 9am-1pm (oil changes *All prices are plus tax, title. doc, license fees. See dealer for exact details. **Excludes Cadillac. See dealer.

Bryan Belden

RodPaul Hixon

Patrick Lacey

Paul Basile

JD Tower

Ryan Evans

Steve Rhodes

Sales

Business Manager

Sales

Sales & Bus. Asst.

Owner/Partner

Sales

Sales Manager

New at Midway!

23 years at Midway!

1 year at Midway!

3 years at Midway!

4 years at Midway!

18 years at Midway!

27 years at Midway!

New at Midway!

5 years at Midway!

Stephen E. Podewell Jesse Boyer

Ryan Winchel

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...April 19, 2014...Phone 694-9431

Hear the sounds of spring. Friendly Local Service Dedicated to satisfying your hearing needs

BELL HEARING CENTER

352 12th Street, Plainwell 269-685-0055

Quality Digital Hearing Aids at Affordable Prices!

Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

There is no need to miss out on all the sounds you love! Make an appointment today to get your hearing evaluated!

FREE

HEARING EVALUATION Cleaning, adjusting & repair of aids

JR’s Lawn Services: Quality lawn services, quality work, fair prices, free quotes, caring Garden Manure: Full pickup load, $35 (de- for your lawn with pride. Taking estimates for spring clean-ups. Call (269)720-6243. livered & dumped, local) (269)382-6401. Extreme Power Equipment is the new For Sale: Zero Turn mowing 2006 Gravely Grasshopper Mower dealer in West Michi- 23hp, 48” fabricated mower, only $2400. gan, (269)341-9334, 1418 Ravine Nice condition. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell. (269)685-8781. Perfect The Art of grilling juicy, tender pork chops. Put your skills to the test. Find grilling Craftsman Lawn Tractor 18hp, Kohler 44” tips at www.communityshoppersguide.net deck, very well maintained, new fuel pump, hydro trans, good condition. $600. 269-694-5903

Let us show you how. We’ve got what it takes In Stock! Plus the expert advice to help.

A RadioShack® Dealer

N.D.S. ELECTRONICS 406 OAKS CROSSING - BETWEEN PLAINWELL & OTSEGO

685-8158 Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri.: 10am-7pm Thurs. & Sat. 10am-6pm, Closed Sundays

TOGETHER,

Home Improvement

ALL IN STOCK

Choices that.... • INSPIRE • PERFORM • SUSTAIN • DELIVER

Cleaning Team 599 Allegan St., Otsego

Residential & Commercial Call us Today, We can help! (269) 692-3955

nter Street • Tommy Bahama • Ce

CARPET CLEANING DEALS COUPONS

ADD SCOTCHGARD™ ONLY $10 MORE PER ROOM!

3 ROOMS CLEANED $ for only...

(5 ROOMS) CLEANED

WHOLE HOUSE

109*

for only... $

Must present coupon at time of service. *Some restrictions apply. See Store for details

599 Allegan St., Otsego (269) 692-3167

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE FOR WATER/FLOOD DAMAGE

Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Wed. 9am-7pm; Sat. 9am-Noon

Jeffrey B. Hoyt, Builder, (269)760-0035. All your building needs, no job too big or small. Licensed/insured. Senior discount.

2 Men With Tools • Kitchens • Baths • Repair • Restore • Remodel • Build • Home In- J.C.S. Decorating, Interior/Exterior painting, spection. Licensed, insured. Call Jim Beebe residential or commercial. Power washing, decks. 18 yrs, local, insured and references. 269-377-7200 for estimate (269)350-0789 Pole Buildings: 24x24x8 shingled/steel, $6,975; 30x40x10 shingled/steel, $9,997. Scott Keyzer Roofing: Call Scott for all your Built year-round! All sizes, options avail- roofing needs. Licensed, insured. Free estiable! C.L. Kruithoff Building Company, mates. (269)929-3149. www.pole-barns.com or (269)686-2825, Plastering, Drywall, water damage repair. (269)217-3850 Smooth, textures, repairs. 30 years experience. Quality work. 269-569-2165. Ron’s Painting, Since 1980! Painting, Staining, Interior/Exterior. Pressure washing, aluminum siding repaint specialist. Insured, Carpentry by Corradini: Additions, remodfree estimates, references, senior discount. els, kitchens, baths, decks, siding, trim, winLead certified. Quality work guaranteed. dow replacement. Licensed/insured. 30 owned and operated. years experience. Call Mike, (269)343-2723 Family (269)685-9671 (269)217-3825. Able Construction - roofing, siding, paintGet An Online coupon for a $29.95 softener ing, decks & much more. High quality with checkup with Pro Water Treatment at affordable prices. Licensed, insured & local, (269)685-0265. www.communityshoppersguide.net

Pine Grove Terrace Apartments - 120 Sunset Drive, Allegan (corner of Ely & Sunset Dr.). Now Leasing 1 & 2 Bedroom Income Based Units For Those Who Qualify. Barrier free units, unit sizes available.Phone (269)673-5310; Fax (269) 686-8498; TTY 1-800-649-3777; Email to pinegrove@medallionmgmt.com Professionally managed by Medallion Management www.medallionmgmt.com. Financed by RD. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Frazier Painting & Powerwashing: Homes and decks. Free estimates. References available, (269)355-5461

We can make a Difference!

Help us raise money locally for The Alliance for the Great Lakes as well as helping provide clean drinking water for families around the globe!

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Provider for most insurance!

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West Michigan Glass Concepts, LLC, 116 E. Allegan St., Otsego. 269-762-3480. For all your glass needs, same day glass replacement! www.glassrepairmi.com

$12 AT A TIME

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.

For Rent For Rent: 2BR, 1BTH House in Otsego, $650/month plus utilities. No pets. (269)6852374. 1 or 2 Bedroom Apartments in Otsego: Laundry facility on-site, close to schools. Country living with city conveniences! Call (269)694-4526. Alamo Area - You need to see this 1BD...it’s a step above the rest! No pets/no smoking. (269)343-0096, (269)720-3445.

717 E. Bridge St. • PLAINWELL • (269)204-6601 BEER • WINE • SPIRITS • FOOD

www.oldmillbrew.com Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 3pm-9pm

We Sell & Install Stop in today and treat yourself, while supporting EARTH MONTH: Candles . . . . . . . . .$12 Paraffin Dip . . . . . . .$5 Deep Conditioning Treatment . . . . . . . . .$5 with any hair service

NEW SPRING HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-5:30pm

The cost of one candle can mean drinking water for 6 months to a family of 6 in India.** *Suggested retail price. **Proceeds from last year’s candle provided $28,943 to fix the water system for the 800 residents of Umbari, India; it should last for 20 years. So the $12 translates into 6 months of clean water for a family of 6. Learn more at aveda.com.

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400-A Oaks Crossing Mall (M-89 Cinema Plaza) • Plainwell

1211-B M-89 Plainwell

Call (269) 685-1010

(NEXT TO BURGER KING)

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Group support for individuals with respiratory issues (COPD, emphysema, bronchitis) and their caregivers. Held the first Thursday of each month. Borgess Health & Fitness Center Thursday, May 1, 5 to 6 p.m. Free. Registration required. Please call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register.

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A complete head-to-toe look at how to care for your little one. Topics include bathing and diapering, safety issues, infant stimulation, and more. Borgess at Woodbridge Hills – South Monday, May 12, 6 to 9 p.m. $28/couple. Registration required. Call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register. Friends of Borgess Nursing Endowment Dinner

Awards and scholarship grants will be presented to recognize nursing excellence, leadership, education and research as well as to promote nursing education and certification. Borgess Medical Center, Lawrence Education Center Thursday, May 22, 5 to 8 p.m. $40 per person. Please RSVP by May 1 to ensure your place. Please call (269) 226.8100 for more information. 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.

T’ai Chi is a series of movements done in slow motion which produce a high degree of balance, flexibility, relaxation and coordination. Borgess Health & Fitness Center Thursdays, May 1-June 19, 10 to 10:55 a.m. $68, BHFC member $50. Registration required. Please call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register. Borgess Run for the Health of It!

Registration is now open for the 35th annual Borgess Run for the Health of It and the Kalamazoo Marathon. Events run for three days and offer something for everyone of any fitness ability. Sign up now and take part in the fun! Borgess Health & Fitness Center Friday-Sunday, May 2-4, times vary per event To register, or to learn more about events, the course or volunteer and spectator opportunities, please visit borgessrun.com. Tae Kwon Do—Adult, Youth & Family (ages 8+)

Tae Kwon Do is a non-contact organization that teaches people how to defend themselves. Students gain confidence, dexterity and coordination while learning self-discipline. Borgess Health & Fitness Center Saturday, May 3-June 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m. $50/family, $20/individual. 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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Looking For A New Trailer? We will meet or beat your best deal. Check us out first, buy local. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell. (269)685-8781. Box Springs/Foundations Only. Twin $69; Full $79; Queen $89, all brand new in plastic. Same day delivery available. Call (269)547-7433. Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, for cleaning applications (non-medical) $7 per gallon, $32 per pails. 269-685-6839 week days Dolmer PS421 Chain Saw, 2.4 hp, with 16” bar on sale, $319.95. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, 269.685.8781 or www.qualityproductsplainwell.com. The Kids Are Going To Be Hunting for Easter eggs. What are you going to be hunting for this week? We don’t have wet grass, prickly weeds or soaked tree trunks to hide our “eggs” in. Instead we offer 3 large, dry, heated rooms filled with “eggs” for the adult hunter. Plenty of surprises for everyone. We will be closed Easter Sunday, so start your hunt before Easter. Stop on in, you never know what you’ll find at The Store. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. Sun noon-5pm, M-89, Otsego beside Brookside Park. 269-694-1126 Burn Barrels, 55 gallon, steel, vented. $10 each. Call (269)685-6839 week days.

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Our Chili Is Here To Stay as long as it stays chilly! Coneys will follow @ Cooper Cafe. Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-2pm, Sat. 6:30am- noon. Live music Wed./Sat., 7759 Douglas Ave., (269)383-2960 MC/Visa/Discover.

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How to Create a Garden with Limited Space What do you think of when someone asks if you’re going to plant a garden? Do you imagine a thriving backyard space full of dozens of different types of plants? Do you think of a huge front yard display full of brilliant colors? Unfortunately, not all of us have the space for a large garden. The good news is that even those who think they have no room at all usually have space for something — whether it’s a smaller plot or even a container. PLANNING FOR YOUR GARDEN Be creative when you think of your garden and the space you have in which to plant it. Gardens have been successfully grown in very small patches of land or in pots placed outside of an entranceway. The size of your garden is not nearly as important as the way you treat their plants so that they can grow and thrive. Start by doing a little bit of research. Not all plants grow well in every geographic location, and the time of year you can start planting without danger of frost varies depending on where you are located as well. If you want to plant multiple types of plants, you’ll need to determine which can be grown together or near each other and which need to be separated. Do the plants you want to grow need specific amounts of sunlight? Take everything into consideration. Once you know what plants are most appropriate, determine where

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Rainwater runoff from your roof or landscape soaks into the ground and often collects near your home against basement walls, crawl spaces, or in the soil beneath your home’s foundation. Basement and crawl space flooding can lead to mosquito breeding, termite damage, dangerous mold and mildew growth, or worse, your foundation settling and cracking. Damp, musty smells and wet walls are signs that water is getting into your basement or crawl space. Don’t ignore the problem or attempt a quick-and-dirty solution that won’t correct the situation long-term. Certain temporary fixes can actually make the problem worse. Luckily, there are do-it-yourself drainage kits available, such as FloWell and EZ-Drain, which are usually better performing and easier to install than a traditional, gravel dry well or French drain. However, when dealing with more complex drainage issues, consider hiring a contractor. “Just be sure to check online ratings and references to ensure you’re going with someone qualified and experienced,” stresses Larsen. Neighbor Runoff

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As the economy continues to strengthen, you may wonder whether to stay in your current home or sell while the timing seems perfect. Since there are many things to sort out, the experts at Homes.com have put together a comprehensive overview of things to consider: • Size: If your home is too small, moving may be a more affordable, less stressful option than additions, which can be costly and overwhelming. You can expect to recoup anywhere from 45 to 75 percent in additional home appreciation, depending on the project, according to Remodeling.com. However, the return on investment is not always immediate, which is something to consider if you’re planning to sell immediately. • Renovations: If the necessary renovations to stay in your current home seem overwhelming, it may be time to move. For example, a new roof can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $30,000 or more, according to Choice Roofing Group. Large-scale home issues may decrease a home’s market value, but conversely, many home-seekers love the opportunity to customize their dream home. • Competition: Do your research. Online tools such as Homes.com’s Home Values Channel can help determine your home’s worth. Then, work with a real estate

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Safe Electrical Wiring

According to the National Fire Protection Association, there is a one-in-four chance a fire will be reported at your house during your lifetime. In 2011, fires caused 15,635 injuries and 2,640 deaths.

Faulty or damaged electrical wiring is one of the causes of home fires. It's crucial for every homeowner to realize the importance of having safe electrical wiring in their homes in order to avoid damage to property and loss of lives.

Even if you don’t own the home you currently live in, you still need to know a thing or two about safe electrical wiring to ensure your own safety and that of the people who live with you. FINANCIAL ISSUES The desire to save money is one of the most cited reasons people end up with faulty or low-quality electrical wiring in their homes. Quality electrical services come at a price, and with good reason. The work that needs to be done is complex and dangerous at times. But during financially trying times, people want to save every last penny they can. Instead of hiring the most qualified electrician to install the wiring for their home, some homeowners go with the one who charges the lowest fees. Unfortunately, this often means they won't get the quality service they need, and they may be inadvertently putting themselves and their home at great risk. UPDATING CIRCUITS Electricity-related house fires occur because many homeowners fail to have their home's electrical wiring updated. This is true for those who live in older homes that have not been checked by an electrician for a long time. You may not have experienced any electrical problems, but if you know that your home's wiring has not been

Sometimes, electricityrelated accidents still take place regardless of how responsible homeowners are in checking their home's electrical wiring. In order to avoid these accidents, here are some of the basic electrical wiring precautions you should take: • Turn off the main power switch whenever electrical repairs are being done, no matter how minor those repairs are. • Avoid coming into contact with electrical wiring if your hands and feet are wet. • Avoid using extension cords with multiple sockets unless necessary. Plugging in more appliances than what your electrical wiring can support can lead to circuit breaks and overloads. • Seal off exposed wires and replace cracked sockets as soon as you see them.

inspected in the last 10 or so years, you need to get in touch with an electrician as soon as possible and have new wires installed as a precautionary measure. Ideally, houses should be checked for damaged or faulty electrical wiring every five years. Some homeowners have this

done every two or three years. You do have to pay for such services, but it is worth it when you can sleep more soundly at night knowing that your house and your family are protected against house fires and other electricityrelated catastrophes.

• Read the manuals of appliances to make sure you use them properly. If you are unsure of how a particular electrical repair should be done, the safest thing to do is hire a professional electrician to do the job.

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Is Your Air Conditioner Ready?

Some say it will be as warm this summer as it was cold last winter. Time will tell!

Here comes summer and hopefully warm weather! It’s time to start thinking about your air conditioning equipment. Is it ready to turn on and run? Are there things needing to be checked to ensure reliability for this cooling season? Here are a few facts and ideas. Maintaining equipment properly helps to: • Keep the system heating and cooling effectively, correctly and as energy conscious as it can. • Maximize the life expectancy. • In some cases, preventive maintenance is required as a condition of warranty. As a homeowner, what should I do? • Change the air filter on a regular basis; some homes and types of filtration will need a filter changed once per year. Other air filters and systems might need a filter change once every month. Check your air filter monthly to determine if it needs changing. Remember- the seasons, pets, home conditions, allergies; all of these will be a determining factor as to how often to change the filter. • The outside unit, or condenser needs to be clean as well. If these get impacted with dirt, energy usage rises, sometimes drastically. The air conditioning

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do something, but how much should I do? How little can I get by with?” This an excellent question, with a lot of potentially different answers. As the EPA has mandated the usage of refrigerants; a lot of confusion has occurred as a result. Yes, you can change just the outdoor unit. Be aware, your unit is probably Freon 22 (R-22). This refrigerant is no longer being used in new units precharged from the factory. New units are available that come from the factory dry-shipped (that is, no refrigerant in them). This means the installing contractor will charge the unit as part of the installation. He may charge it with R-22 or with a retro-fit refrigerant designed to be compatible with your system. If choosing a new system involving the condenser and indoor coil (evaporator); 410A refrigerant is used. This refrigerant has now been around for many years and is proven successful. An option that arises for homeowners who choose to replace the entire cooling system is a myriad of cooling efficiencies (commonly called SEER). Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your contractor; he is there for you and should help you make informed decisions based on your needs and desires.

compressor has to work harder to cool the home. So how do I clean it? Some homeowners do this themselves, others do not. Let’s look at a few key ideas if you want to do this yourself. • ALWAYS, no exceptions here- turn the power off to the condenser. • With a garden hose, spray the finned surfaces; it works best to spay at a downward angle when rinsing the dirt accumulation off the coil surface. • Do not spray the electrical disconnect. Please be aware-electrical safety is of the utmost concern here; if you’re not aware of all of the risks associated with performing this procedure, don’t do it. There are many reputable and qualified contractors who can perform this procedure and check the other necessary items to ensure your system is running at its peak. What about air quality within the home? GeneralAire, a Michigan company states on their website- “Since the air indoors can be many times more polluted than outdoor air, it can have an adverse affect on you and your family’s health.” There are many excellent products designed and available to help with air purification as well as humidification. “OK, so I need to replace the outdoor unit (the condenser); it stopped last year and I know I need to

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GOBLES (13069526) 3 BR, 2 full bath home on a 5 acre parcel. This is a mini farm with a running shelter for horses and a fenced garden area. This home features an open floor plan, spacious bedrooms, garden soaking tub and lots of windows so you can enjoy the view. The fenced garden is 40 x 40, big enough to grow all of your vegetables. There is also a huge fenced pasture for horses. This affordable home has a lot to offer for the price; a great home on your own five acres. Financing is available through 21st Mortgage Corp. $54,900. Becky Sheppard 269-377-4886 OTSEGO SCHOOLS (13060086) Over 2500 finished sq. ft. You have plenty of room for raising a family & entertaining. Large living room with a wood burning fireplace; kitchen with eating area & snack bar; formal dining room; 3BRs & 2 full baths. With all of the windows, you have a great view from each room. Walkout basement with more room for expansion. 2 car attached garage & a 30 x 40 pole barn too. Located conveniently between Otsego & Kalamazoo. $244,900. Becky Sheppard 269-377-4886 OTSEGO (13055611) Very spacious family home in a country setting but close to shopping and easy to get to 131. Home has nice kitchen which is open to dining area, which has sliders to the screen porch. French doors to living room with bay window. Very large mostly finished full basement has family room, bedroom (no egress window) and lots and lots of storage $99,000. Ingrid Pagano 269-420-9864

PLAINWELL (14011721) 3 possibly 4BR home! Main floor offers a formal dining room, office (which could be a 4th bedroom), half bath and living room with fireplace. The kitchen has beautiful hickory cabinets, large pantry, breakfast nook and all the stainless appliances are included in the sale. Upper level boasts 2 large BR, an additional family bath and laundry for convenience. Spacious master suite offers a large walk in closet, Jacuzzi tub, double sinks and separate shower. The basement is ready to be finished for additional living space. A wood boiler heats both the home and the 24'x32' barn. 2 car attached garage. $199,900. Amy Hamilton 269-303-0709 OTSEGO (14001869) Enjoy the abundant wild life that visit this lovely 2.5 acre setting complete with stocked pond. Back yard features an arbor with electric, patio off slider and is plentiful with trees. Four bedroom and three bath home with mother-in-law apartment offers a total of 2,176 Sq. Ft. Plenty of room for all. 4th bedroom could be used as a walk through office or additional room if single family occupies home. Master bedroom has walk in closet and private bath. LP gas fireplace in great room and LP gas wall heater in living room. 28x32” attached garage, stake survey already in place. $99,900. Carol Brock 269-217-2133

VACANT LAND JUST LISTED! PLAINWELL (14013905) Beautiful wooded lot in Plainwell School District. Great place to build your new home. Call Agent for permission to walk. Subject to township approval of split from larger parcel $49,900. Jorene Morrow 269-7605871 ALLEGAN (14003169) Beautiful 2 acre parcel with a 2 year old custom 30 x 40 Pole Barn. Property has a basement approximately 28 x 52 with a garage foundation as well. Also well and septic system on the property. Two separate paved driveways one to the garage foundation and one to the pole barn. $45,900. Becky Sheppard 269-377-4886 ALLEGAN (13042834) With a little over 2 acres of cleared and wooded space, there is already an operational well and septic system. Property used to have a single wide until it was recently sold & removed. There is propane lines already ran. Need a garage; it already has a 24 x 24 x 8- 2 car garage. $29,900. Lycia Baskin 269-870-0275 PLAINWELL (13067028) Located on a paved road in Plainwell the 7.7 acres of field & woods is a perfect place to build! Convenient to Northbound US-131 $49,000. Amy Hamilton 269-303-0709

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American Legion Post #84 of Otsego, Co-ed Softball, Wednesday nights, Plainmeets at 410 E. Orleans, 7pm, the 2nd well, $275. Call, text or e-mail for more Wednesday of each month. New members info. (269)806-6523. joeablan@msn.com welcome. For info. call 1-866-676-7884

Allegan Antique Market - Sunday, April 27. 400 exhibitors. Rain or shine. 8am-4pm, located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, MI. $4 admission. No pets.

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Comedy & Dinner Show Saturday, May 3rd at the Otsego Elks Lodge #1711

First Congregational Church 120 W. Morrell St., Otsego

Sunday, April 27 • 9:15am Contemporary Praise Music led by a Worship Band

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Gun Plain Township

HYDRANT FLUSHING Lake Doster April 21-30, 2014

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Huge Annual Rummage Sale! April 25th, 9am-3pm Otsego United Methodist Church 223 E. Allegan St. No need to roam - the best shopping's here at home!

The Otsego United Methodist Church

would like to invite you and your family to Church this Easter Sunday Morning, April 20 to celebrate with us the most important event in history, Jesus Christ raising from the dead. Services at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

We hope to see you on Easter Sunday!

~223 E. Allegan St., (M-89), Otsego~

CITY OF PLAINWELL

HYDRANT FLUSHING

City crews will flush every hydrant beginning at 2:00am on Monday, April 21. Bouts of discolored water or reduced water pressure may occur. Please check water before each use and use accordingly. If discolored, let run until clear.

April 21 - May 2

Plainwell Public Works 685-9363

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Plainwell First UMC and Faithway Church would like to THANK ALL THOSE WHO HELPED with the

Plainwell Community Easter Egg Hunt! Thank you to:

H & H Auto Body Joe’s Pizza and Sports Bar Kalamazoo Nature Center M-89 Cinema

McDonalds Meijer's Old Mill Brewpub Burchett Quality Tool

Canine Safe Harbor 8171 West KL Ave., Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI • 269-375-2736 caninesafeharbor@yahoo.com www.caninesafeharbor.com

ADOPTION EVENT HELD EVERY 2ND SATURDAY • 2-4 PM 8171 WEST KL AVE. BETWEEN 4TH & 8TH ST.

Words of

Faith &Hope

SOME THINGS ARE TOO GOOD NOT TO BE TRUE! “… Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” – John 20:29

Why is it so hard for some to believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead? Ever since that first Easter, many have tried (unsuccessfully) to disprove it with such ridiculous theories as “stolen body,” “wrong tomb,” “swoon” theories (to name a few). None of these have historic credibility. The fact is no one, including the Roman authorities and Jewish officials of Jesus’ time, could point to His dead body in that tomb. There can be no doubt that our Lord’s resurrection is at the very heart of the Christian faith (I Corinthians l5:l4 NIV). Over the centuries, people of faith have relied heavily upon the historical record of the Biblical witness. After all, Mark’s account of the gospel as well as I Corinthians l5 were written very close to the event itself (AD 60s – within a generation of Jesus’ ministry on earth). The Biblical record is compelling and the evidence is credible. Jesus was who He claimed to be! So … what do we learn from the gospel accounts that would support our belief in His resurrection? Among other examples … • The tomb was empty. • The grave clothes were undisturbed. • The Lord was seen. • Lives were changed. • The disciples staked their lives on a belief in the resurrection. • No one dies for a lie. If the church was based on a myth, she would have died in the first century. There is a reason for the incredible growth of Christianity from Pentecost forward: We serve a living Savior! Either we believe it or we don’t. It’s that simple. There is a saying, “Some things are too good to be true.” But I say the resurrection of Jesus Christ is too good not to be true! Again, to quote Jesus, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29). Prayer: Dear living Christ, help me to truly believe in Your living presence. Amen. Peace to you and please join us for worship in a church where Jesus’ love is lived and His living presence experienced.

Otsego United Methodist Church Sponsored In Part by:

“WHERE JESUS’ LOVE IS LIVED!” 223 E. Allegan Street (M89) • Box 443 Otsego, MI 49078

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 & 11am Sunday School Rev. Joe Shaler Rev. Dan Minor

9:15 a.m. (All Ages) umcotsego@aol.com

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RevDMinor@att.net

There’s someone we’d like you to meet...

For their support and providing prizes and treats. And thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help. This could not have been possible without all your support. We hope everyone had fun! We are so blessed to live in such a wonderful community.

Those that hope in the Lord will renew their strength Isaiah 40:31

For More Call: Information

166 (269)685-4

Dinner/Auction

Reflection of

HOPE

Thursday May 1st, 2014 @ the Silo in Allegan Tickets 45 $

$23 of the ticket cost can be deducted as a charitable gift

Silent Auction 5:30 – Dinner 7:00 Live Auction after Dinner

The mission of Christian Neighbors is to provide for local families in need of food, emergency financial assistance and skill building education to create self sufficiency.

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THE CITY OF PLAINWELL

FUNDRAISER

CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY 2014

To repair damaged bases of the Grand Army of Republic Monument (dedicated on May 29th, 1886) and the Civil War Cannon

Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego

If you or your organization are interested in contributing to keep these monuments in good shape for future generations CONTACT US TO SEE HOW YOU CAN HELP.

INVITES YOU TO COME AND JOIN US AT SHERWOOD PARK FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH AT 1:30PM FOR THE PLANTING OF A TREE HONORING THE PLAINWELL CLASS OF 1941 Fraser Fir seedlings will be handed out Immediately following the ceremony

John Keith, Camp Commander

Benjamin Pritchard Camp 20, Dept. of MI Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

269-720-5251 or email: Hardtackcw@aol.com

Obituaries JoAn M. WAITE

AGE 74 – KALAMAZOO

Molly Wieber 128 E. Allegan Street - Suite A Otsego, MI 49078

(269) 692-2336

email: otsegomainstreet@gmail.com

www.otsegomainstreet.org

Lionel H. Little

Passed away Feb. 3, 2014 There will be a service held outdoors at Fort Custer Cemetery

15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI 49012

May 1, 2014 at 1:15pm

JoAn M. Waite passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. She was born March 4, 1940 in Nashville, MI to Carl and Doris (Boyer) Willcutt. On April 1, 1961 she married Darrell J. Waite. Surviving are her children, Rick, Steve and James Waite and Elizabeth (Earl) Vest; her two remaining siblings, Charles (Mary Lou) Willcutt of Delton and Irene Ziegler of Martin; several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and her brother Stanley Willcutt. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 25, 2014, at the Plainwell Assembly of God. Friends may visit with JoAn’s family starting at 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00, Pastor David Alderman officiating. Please join her family following the service for a time of fellowship at the Plainwell United Methodist Church. Contributions in memory of JoAn may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Glen A. RIGGS

AGE 34 – COOPER TOWNSHIP Glen passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Glen was born January 8, 1979 in Kalamazoo to Thomas and Shirley (Briggs) Riggs. Glen had worked as a cook at the London Grill in Plainwell for many years and had worked at the Cooper Café for the last several years. Glen enjoyed cooking and following NASCAR. Each year he traveled to Bristol TN to enjoy the race at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Glen was a kind person and had a gentle soul. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Riggs of Cooper Twp. and by his sisters, Marcia Riggs of Plainwell and Corie Riggs of Niles. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Riggs who died on May 9, 2013. Cremation has taken place, burial of cremains was done at West Cooper Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 2pm at Oak Grove Bible Church with Pastor David Ives ofﬁciating. Contributions in memory of Glen may be made to SPCA of SW Michigan – Rescue and Adoption Center, 6955 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Lake Doster Storage canceled the auction scheduled last Saturday April 12 for Unit #5 belonging to Jim Platt as the balance was paid in full. Due to a computer virus this cancellation notice was not published and we wish to apologize for any inconvenience this may have cause.

Lona AREAUX

AGE 72 – PLAINWELL, MI Lona passed away Friday, March 14, 2014, at her home in her sleep, just one month before her 73rd birthday. Lona was born April 17, 1941 to Harold and Dora (Hawkins) Krueger of Otsego, MI. With her warm and inviting demeanor, Lona drew others near with ease. She could be strong willed at times, but only when it came to matters she felt passionate about. Lona was a devoted wife and mother who was thrilled when her family tree blossomed to include the grandchildren and great-grandchildren she treasured. She enjoyed numerous things along her life's journey, but everything was always made better when shared with the ones she loved. Lona leaves behind a priceless collection of memories that will be forever cherished. Lona was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sheryl Morris; and exhusband and friend, Larry Lent. Lona’s family includes her husband, Phil; children: Terry (Amanda) Lent, Chad (Colleen) Areaux, Stacey Belden, Kim (Kingsley) LaViolette; 15 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren as well as her brother, Max (Patricia) Krueger. Happy Birthday honey. Our Love lives on. We miss you so much - Phil Messages of condolence may be posted at www.lifestorynet.com

Shirley June (Robinson) ANDRUS AGE 86 – GRAND RAPIDS

Shirley June (Robinson) passed away Andrus peacefully to be with her Lord this April 11th, 2014, a resident of Porter Hills Village Greenhouse, a resident of long-time Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shirley was born January 18, 1924, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Una and Berton Robinson. She graduated from Hartford High School and Western Michigan University College of Occupational Therapy with a B.S. Degree. Employed at University of Iowa Psychiatric Hospital and Mary Free Bed Hospital, Grand Rapids, she also worked for Michigan Crippled Children and Easter Seals Society. Shirley was a proud member of Chancel Choir at Eastminster Presbyterian, and with her servant’s heart, volunteered extensively for Blodgett Hospital Ladies Guild and Kent Community Stroke Club. She was a woman of faith and the heart of her family. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Andrus. She is survived by sister, Margorie Bernardin of Mokena, Illinois; children, David (Loie) Andrus of Rockford, Barry (Karen) Andrus of Ada, Kimberly (Doug) Brehmer and Timothy (Laurie) Andrus of Otsego, and Sarah (Greg) Smith of Middleville. Shirley has 13 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. The family is deeply grateful for the loving care that was shown to their mother by the staff at Porter Hills and Emmanuel Hospice. Funeral services were held April 15, 2014 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids. In lieu of ﬂowers donations can be made to Emmanuel Hospice. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.Zaagman.com

Patricia C. GABANY AGE 77 – PLAINWELL

Patricia Gabany passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 11, 2014, at her home. Mrs. Gabany was born May 15, 1936 in Detroit to Joseph and Ann (Urbanick) Uzarski. She lived in Sterling Heights for many years, moving to Lake Doster in 2007. Patricia’s greatest joy in life was caring for her family. She was a true matriarch and enjoyed scheduling family gatherings. In her leisure time Patricia enjoyed flowers, gardening, reading and shopping with her daughters. A wonderful cook, she was known far and wide for her famous rolls. Her favorite color was yellow, which reflected her sunny disposition and sense of humor. She will be missed dearly. On July 11, 1959 in Detroit she married Louis ‘Lou’ Gabany, who survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Sheila (Steve) Bullock, Karin (Bob) Zessis and Laurie (Michael) Bussing; grandchildren, Katie Bussing, Stephen Bullock, Nick Bussing and Kyle Bullock; siblings, Christine Marlowe and Robert Uzarski; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, with Rev. Fr. Antony Rajesh officiating. Contributions in memory of Patricia may be made to Hillsdale College. She will always be our “sunshine”. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Jaryd FORD

AGE 21 – PLAINWELL, MI Jaryd passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was born November 2, 1992 in Plainwell to Richard and Christine (Tungate) Ford. Jaryd was a 2011 graduate of Martin High School where he played football and was on the wrestling team. He was a member of Teens On a Mission and was committed to Michigan Special Olympics where he was a certified coach. Jaryd was an avid hunter who enjoyed the outdoors and spending time on the lake. He was employed at Mall City Mechanical and was working to become a plumber. Jaryd loved fast cars especially his Mustang, riding his ninja motorcycle, girls and had a smile and personality that could light up a room. Jaryd was a great uncle to his two nieces and nephew. Surviving are his mother, Christine Ford (Brett Cobble) of Plainwell and father, Rich Ford of St. Joseph, MI; his siblings, Jessica (Ryan) Shook, Jacob Ford and Jaxon Ford all of Plainwell; his step-siblings, Alexandra Cobble and Devin Cobble; his two nieces, Ava Shook and Ella Shook; his nephew, Kobe Shook; grandparents, Carol Ayers, Carol Ford and Tom Tungate; and his great-grandmother, Beulah Ayers. Preceding him in death is his grandfather, James Ford. Friends may visit with Jaryd’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, April 18, 2014 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego

and from noon until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 19, 2014. Following the service cremation will take place. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Jaryd may be made to the Martin Athletic Boosters. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Linda MARSCHALL AGE 78 – OTSEGO

Linda passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Alamo Nursing Home. She was born February 27, 1936 in Muskegon Heights to Sid and Margaret (Easterly) Scott. On September 29, 1956 she married Melvin Marschall in Kalamazoo. Linda enjoyed playing cards, flower gardening, traveling, shopping, sending cards to all of her family and friends, reading and attending book club. For many years she worked the ticket booth at the Allegan County Fair. She was a member of the Alamo Congregational Church. Linda had a big heart having been a foster parent for more than 30 years. Family was the most important thing to Linda. She loved spending time with those she loved. Surviving are her husband, Mel; her daughter, Diane (Gene) Slater; eight grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer) Slater, Scott (Kim) Slater, Keri (Sean) Newton, Kevin (Laura) Slater, Kristy (Travis) Taylor, Jessica Brady, Cassie Marschall, and Chelsea Marschall; 15 greatgrandchildren; her sister, Loretta Scott of Muskegon Heights; and many extended family members. Preceding her in death were her parents, Sid Scott and Margaret Hopkins; her son Chris in 1977; her 6 siblings, Lorraine Douglas, Leda Ladd, Lillian Knowles, Laverne Scott, Linwood “Boomer” Scott and Lois Traxler. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 18th at the Alamo Congregational Church with Pastor Don Boss officiating. Burial will follow at Alamo Center Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Linda may be made to Alamo Congregational Church or Kalamazoo Gospel Mission Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

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