2022 WATER QUALIT Y R EPORT FOR OTSEGO TOWNSH I P
Water Supply Serial Number: 05065
This report covers the drinking water quality for Otsego Township for the 2022 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2022. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and state standards. Your water comes from three groundwater wells, each over 119’. The State performed an assessment of our source water to determine the susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a seven-tiered scale from "very-low" to "very-high" based on geologic sensitivity, well construction, water chemistry and contamination sources. The susceptibility of our source is moderate.
From September 20, 2022 thru December 31, 2022 your source water came from the City of Plainwell. Plainwell’s water is sourced from two ground water wells, the wells are located on the East side of Plainwell. The State has giving Plainwell a susceptibility rating of high in a 2015 study. There are no significant sources of contamination in our water supply. We are making efforts to protect our sources by the completion of the wellhead protection program.
If you would like to know more about this report, please contact: Chuck Cushman, Otsego Township, 400 N. 16th St Otsego, MI 49078, (269)694-9434. Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the U.S. EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791)
Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. U.S. EPA/Center for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791)
Sources of drinking water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
• Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses.
• Radioactive contaminants which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Water Quality Data
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. EPA prescribes regulations that limit the levels of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Federal Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protection for public health.
The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2022 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 through December 31, 2022. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old.
Terms and abbreviations used below:
• Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
• Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
• N/A: Not applicable
• ND: not detectable at testing limit
• ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter
• ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter
• ppt: parts per trillion or nanograms per liter pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
• Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
We will update this repor t annually and will keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year as they happen Copies are available at the Otsego Township Hall 400 N 16th St Otsego, MI We invite public par ticipation in decisions that affect drinking water quality Otsego Township board meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7PM For more information about this repor t, contact Chuck Cushman at (269)207-3819 For more information about safe drinking water, visit the U S EPA at http;//www epa gov/safewater
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4 Ninety (90) percent of the samples collected were at or below the level reported for our water.
about lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Otsego Township is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you have a lead service line it is recommended that you run your water for at least 5 minutes to flush water from both your home plumbing and the lead service line. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Information about lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Otsego Township is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you have a lead service line it is recommended that you run your water for at least 5 minutes to flush water from both your home plumbing and the lead service line. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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3 1Monitoring Data for Regulated Contaminants Otsego Township water test results (water supplied January 1, 2022 thru September 20,2022) Regulated Contaminant MCL, TT, or MRDL MCLG or MRDLG Level Detected Range Year Sampled Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant Arsenic (ppb) 10 0 4.0 2018 No Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Barium (ppm) 2 2 0.12 2018 No Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge of metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Nitrate (ppm) 10 10 0.5 2022 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 ND 2022 No Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Sodium1 (ppm) N/A N/A 22 2022 No Erosion of natural deposits TTHM Total Trihalomethanes (ppb) 80 N/A 0.7 2022 No Byproduct of drinking water disinfection HAA5 Haloacetic Acids (ppb) 60 N/A 3.0 2022 No Byproduct of drinking water disinfection Chlorine2 (ppm) 4 4 0.96 0.531.29 2022 No Water additive used to control microbes 1 Sodium is not a regulated contaminant. 2 The chlorine “Level Detected” was calculated using a running annual average. The City of Plainwell water test results (water supplied September 20, 2022 thru December 31, 2022) Regulated Contaminant MCL, TT, or MRDL MCLG or MRDLG Level Detecte d Range Year Sample d Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant Combined Radium (pCi/L) 5 0 0.2 0-0.2 No Erosion of natural deposits Barium (ME) (ppm) 2 2 .07 0.0630.075 No Erosion of natural deposits Selenium (ppm) 50 50 0.001 0-0.0014 2018 No Erosion of natural deposits Flouride (ppm) 4 4 0.52 0.45-0.52 2022 No Erosion of natural deposits Nitrate (ppm) 10 10 1.2 0-1.2 2022 No Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage. 4 3 Sodium is not a regulated contaminant. Otsego Township Lead and Copper test results performed in 2022 Inorganic Contaminant Subject to Action Levels (AL) Action Level MCLG Your Water4 Range of Results Year Sampled Number of Samples Above AL Typical Source of Contaminant Lead (ppb) 15 0 0 0 - 3 2022 0 Lead service lines, corrosion of household plumbing including fittings and fixtures; Erosion of natural deposits Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 .2 0.0-1.1 2022 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits 4 Ninety (90) percent of the samples collected were at or
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4 Sodium3 (ppm) N/A N/A 7.3-8.0 2020 No Erosion of natural deposits TTHM Total Trihalomethanes (ppb) 80 N/A .0075 0075 2022 No Byproduct of drinking water disinfection Haloacetic Acids (ppb) 60 N/A .002 0-.002 2022 No Byproduct of drinking water disinfection Gross Alpha (pCi/L) 15 N/A 0.95 0.12-0.95 2015 No Erosion of natural deposits Chlorine Residual (ppm) 4 4 0.62 0.3-0.7 2022 No By-products of water disinfection 3 Sodium is not a regulated contaminant. Otsego Township Lead and Copper test results performed in 2022
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Carol YOUNG AGE 82 - OTSEGO, MI
Carol Young was born in 1937 and raised on a farm in Otsego, MI She was very athletic, voted as "Miss Otsego" and had numerous friends In 1959 she married Stanley Plunkett and they moved their burgeoning family to Arizona They were very adventurous, exploring every corner and aspect of Arizona, including Lake Powell, Roosevelt Lake, and the Grand Canyon Carol was a very involved parent, girl scout volunteer, and 4-H leader She was always the 'Mom' at the horse shows, that anyone could go to for a safety pin, sun screen, or a bandage They traveled every chance they could: Washington, Oregon, Michigan, and Europe, where they made lifelong friends And, to Ireland and Scotland with their daughter Signe, where they found Stanley's 4th grandfather’s home in Ireland They loved returning home to Michigan every summer They would drive across country and visit with friends and family along the way While in Michigan they were treated to the kindness of family and friends for lodging Carol kept in close contact with her friends and family throughout her life and will be greatly missed She was a wonderful mother, always willing to help however she could Carol passed away October 20, 2022 and is very missed
Darlene M KOHN
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AGE 69 - PLAINWELL,
Darlene passed away June 24, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital of complications with cancer and entered the presence of her Savior Darlene and her twin sister Charlene were born October 4, 1953 to Roy and Connie Shively in Plainwell, where she has been a lifelong resident Darlene met the love of her life, Tom Kohn, at Comiskey Park in Chicago They were wed May 8, 1993, recently celebrating their 30th anniversary Darlene taught math at Plainwell High School for 47 years and was well-loved as a teacher, colleague, and mentor Darlene was preceded in death by her father, Roy Shively She will be dearly missed and remembered by Tom, her husband, mother Connie Shively, brother Leroy (Darlene) Shively of Grand Rapids, sister Charlene (Jon) Plotner of Mill Creek, Washington, nieces and great-nieces and nephews Celebration of Darlene’s life was held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, with a memorial service following In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Susan G Komen Foundation
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That nation is blessed whose God is the Lord Psalm 33:12
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Marla K KNISS-BOSS AGE 70 - PLAINWELL, MI
Marla Kay Kniss-Boss, 70, of Plainwell died unexpectedly in her home on April 24, 2023 She was born in Kalamazoo to the late Marvin and Martha (Henderson) Anson on September 8, 1952 Marla was one of the few students that attended the North Pine Lake School when it closed Her Father and Grandmother also attended the same one room schoolhouse She graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School with the Class of 1970 After high school she attended Kellogg Community College studying Art
Following her education, she began her career that lasted over 40 years at Parker Hannifin Corporation She spent her childhood living on Pine Lake #2 Her Summers were filled with swimming, laying in the sun, fishing, catching turtles and boating She was most definitely the captain of the family pontoon boat growing up There were many fun memories made and talked about later that happened aboard “the pontoon” In 1972 after his return from the Vietnam War she married her High School sweetheart Dannie Kniss They built a home near the North side of Pine Lake where she lived the remainder of her life Sadly, he died in a tragic accident in 1989 Much to her surprise on a blind date she met her future husband and best friend Danny Boss They enjoyed many Summers and made many friends on Lake Michigan aboard their boat named the Party Down Later they spent their leisure time at their Cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan They made many dreams come true for each other He has been patiently waiting for her in Heaven since November 2021 Along with anything art related Marla had many hobbies over the years One of them was travel She was willing to make the journey despite any obstacles Recently she had visited her family in Florida, Arizona and had taken a family trip full of memories to Hawaii She is survived by her sons and daughters-inlaw, Curt and Miriabel Kniss, Corey & Christine Kniss, her grandsons Daniel and Marc Kniss, a sister Terese LePert and her dog Ollie Miss Kitty and Elvis the dog are already waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge An Open House Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on July 8 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Bay Pointe, Gun Lake in the Fireside Banquet Room 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, MI 49344 In Marla’s memory the family asks that you call or visit a friend In accordance to her wishes, cremation has taken place
The family is being cared for by Avink, McCowen, Secord Funeral Home 129 S Grand Street, Schoolcraft, MI (269) 679-5622
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Chlao L. HEINICHEN
AGE 91 - OTSEGO, MI
Chlao passed away, Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Otsego, Michigan She was born December 9, 1931 in Berwyn, Illinois The daughter of Edward and Frances (Raese) Siegwart Chlao earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, from the University of Michigan Chlao embarked on a successful and rewarding career in nursing and eventually served as the Director of Public Health for DuPage County, Illinois, until her retirement in 1987
On October 28, 1972 in Winfield, Illinois she married Walter Heinichen who preceded her in death Chlao enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafting, cooking, baking and traveling She is survived by her nieces and nephews Chlao was preceded in death by her parents, her sister LaVerne Siegwart and her brother, Edward G Siegwart
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The visitation will begin at 10:00 A M , Friday, July 7, 2023, at St Margaret Catholic Church The Mass of Christian Burial is at 11:00 A M , with Rev Fr Simon Manjooran officiating Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Chlao can be made to the St Vincent de Paul Ministry
Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com
Warren NEWELL AGE 78 - SCOTTS, MI
Warren passed away on June 24, 2023 He was born in Kalamazoo, Mich , on February 4, 1945, to the late Vern S and Mary A (Podboyec) Newell An excellent clarinetist, Warren graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1963 and then earned a bachelor's degree in music education from Western Michigan University in 1967 He spent his entire teaching career at Otsego Public Schools, proudly leading the middle school band program, and assisting with the high school bands, until his retirement in 1994
The Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association honored him as its Teacher of the Year in 1994 He forged close relationships with his band director colleagues at Otsego – Richard Swinsick, James Hewitt and Gregory Maynard – that he maintained until their deaths, as well as with his choir counterpart, Richard Hintz Additionally he continued friendships from his teenage years until his death with Don Sherman of Evart, Randy Wiseman of Trenton and Richard Anderson of Mattawan He was also proud of his attendance record while teaching, missing only a single half-day (when bronchitis got the best of him) in his first 20 years On July 27, 1968, he married Karen V Stewart, who preceded him in death on December 25, 2014 After retirement, the two of them enjoyed spending time on Long Lake (having built a house on the land where he grew up) and going out to dinner He was a huge fan of Coney Island Hot Dogs and Bimbo's Pizza in Kalamazoo, a love he passed on to his children Surviving are children, Greg (Teresa) Newell of Seffner, Fla , and Gretchen (Shannon) Behimer of Loveland, Ohio; grandsons Benjamin Behimer and William Behimer; brother, Delbert Newell; sister, Patty Newell; and brother-in-law, Bill (Gail) Stewart No service will be held A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, June 30, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:30 p m at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Memorial contributions may be given in Warren's memory to Phantom Regiment or WMU Center for Disability Services
Arrangements by Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Kalamazoo - 269-343-2628
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Rosalie K. DOUGLAS
AGE 89 - OTSEGO MI
Rosalie passed away on June 19 2023 She was born April 4 1934 Rosalie loved spending time with her family and friends, always wanting to help anyone in need She liked camping and traveling with her late husband Paul Douglas, Sr Rosalie always liked to stay busy, making slippers and doilies for friends and family She will be dearly missed by all who knew her
A Celebration of Life for Rosalie will be announced at a later date
Lee Greenwood’s popular song “God Bless the USA” str ikes a har monious chord with most Amer icans At the hear t of this song are the words, “ And I’m proud to be an Amer ican where at least I know I’m free And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that r ight to me ” O n Ju l y 4 , 1 7 7 6 , t h e S e c o n d C o n t i n e n t a l Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration o f I n d e p e n d e n c e, i n e f fe c t , d e c l a r i n g o u r independence from Great Br itain The 56 men who signed that histor ic document did so at a great pr ice
All of them signed the document knowing the penalty for signing would be death if captured Five of them were persecuted to death Twelve lost their homes by fire Two lost their sons who ser ved in the Revolutionar y Ar my Another had two sons who were captured by the Br itish Nine signers fought and died from wounds suffered in fighting in the war Others suffered looting of their proper ties At least one, Car ter Braxton of Virginia lost his business Another, Thomas McKean, ser ved in Congress without pay and died in pover ty These are just some examples of persons who valued freedom more than personal secur ity Amer ica is blessed because God is great As long as we place our faith and tr ust in God, our countr y will continue to prosper The best way to honor Amer ica is to honor God We honor God by doing ever ything for the glor y of God We glor ify God through our worship, our ser vice and by loving others as God loves us
Our greatest need today is to fall on our knees in prayer to God God’s promise is as tr ue today as when recorded in II Chronicles 7:14 “If My people which are called by My name shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and tur n from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land "
Then, and only then, will our nation be tr uly blessed
Prayer: Dear Lord, please forgive our sins and heal our land In Your strong name Amen.
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Maybe you shouldn't go for looks; they can deceive Don't go for wealth; even that fades away Go for someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright Find the one that makes your heart smile
I DA R E YO U TO B E L OV E D . . .
When people listen, God speaks. When people obey, God acts. When God acts, people are chang ed.
I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness Your unfailing love will last forever Your faithfulness is as endur ing as the heavens Psalm 89:1-2 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mor tal body so that you obey its evil desires Do not offer any par t of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer ever y par t of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness Romans 6:12-13
REFLECTION: I don’t know about you, but I dislike myself sometimes When I get irr itated, I often act like a bully That’s bad but thank goodness I catch myself before I do any relational damage The reason I can catch myself before being a bully is because I really don’t like bullies I find that I am drawn, as a Chr istian to instead be an instr ument of God’s r ighteousness When sin begins to r ise in us, we ought to remember our fellowship with Chr ist Sin has less and less power over us as we grow in a loving relationship with God We have a Spir it that helps us check our behavior before it causes damage The power of sanctification, or being made r ight with God, is played out in our lives when we are tested As our faith grows deeper, we see ourselves more and more as members of Chr ist This changes the way we live in the wor ld Even when we act like br utish animals roaming the ear th and looking to cause damage, we have a helper to prevent it John 3:6 (EVS) That which is bor n of the flesh is flesh, and that which is bor n of the Spir it is Spir it ” The only way to have tr ue faith in God is by accepting that Chr ist will save us from our sins, and ourselves
PRAYER TIME: I will sing of God Almighty’s unfailing love for me! Lord Jesus, your unfailing love will last forever Praise your name In Jesus’ Name, Amen
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First Congregational Church Rev Bruce J VanDer Kolk, Pastor 120 W Morrell St , Otsego • 269-694-6085 • fccotsego@sbcglobal net Visit our website: otsegocongregational org for a full weekly devotional You can listen to our worship service each Sunday beginning at 10:35am by calling 269-218-2682, use access code:
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We Buy Used Mobile homes in parks and on land, cash Please call Dave Walker @ (269)365-8310 Wolf Lake Home Sales, LLC
Garage Sales
Estate Sale w/friends and family! July 6,7,8 at 9am 347 Lincoln St , Otsego Something for everyone! Men’s and women’s clothes (S-2X), antiques and more
The Next Community-Wide Garage Sale will be August 3-4-5!
Garage Sale! Friday, July 7 and Sat , July 8 9am-4pm 398 21st St , Otsego
Pets & Supplies
Found Sweet Black and white cat Grant and Franklin area, Otsego Call 269-692-3212
Miscellaneous
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E&N Services: Providing Lawn care, yard cleanups, tree services, retaining walls & all your landscaping needs 269-680-1550 Ennservices49080@yahoo com
COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE OTSEGO, MI 49078 July 1, 2023 Phone 694-9431 S e r v ic e Yo u C a n Tr u s t - S in c e 1 9 8 0 ! 1437 E. M-89 • OTSEGO (269) 694-9879 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM WE ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS! IL CHANGE • TIRES • BATTERIES • TRANSMISSION • A/C REPAIR • EXHAUST • USED ENGINES • FRONT END ALIGNMENTS • FULL ENGINE REPAIRS www.harring tonauto.com AR E YOU COOL E NOUG H TH IS SU M M E R? C O U P O N $20 00 O F F A/C Refill Expires: 7/31/23 Some restrictions apply Cannot be combined w th any other coupon or specia s WE CARRY MOST Major Brands of TIRES FREE L i fe t i m e T i r e R o t a t i o n with purchase of a set of 4 tires CLOSED July 3 & 4 $7 BIN MONDAY 10am-5pm SMART & SIMPLE DISCOUNTS Open 9am-5pm Every Friday & Saturday 114 S. Farmer S ow 6 Clorox Disinfecting Wipes 3 packages for $1.00 $12 BIN FRIDAY 10am-5pm $10 BIN SATURDAY 10am-5pm CLOSED SUNDAY! $3 BIN TUESDAY 10am-5pm $1 BIN WEDNESDAY 10am-5pm Thursday CLOSED to Restock! Day of Rest! HELP WANTED Star ting pay $12 PER HOUR • Sales • Cashiers • Stocking • Maintenance 9am-5pm - 5 Days per week Send Resume to: kennyz@generalws com or call (248) 379-3484 STARTING FRIDAY, JULY 14 Open 5 Days per week! f Pure Life Bottled Water Case of 40 $5.99 Happy 4th of July Clothing for only $3.00 Boots Ladies size 11 only $6.99 C orox Disinfecting Wipes 3 packages for $1.00 COMING SOON! The Bin Store! OU R PROF ESSIONAL STAF F IS R EADY TO SERVE YOU! Locally owned & operated for 25 years! CALL THE EXPERTS YOU CHOOSE THE REPAIR SHOP Not Your Insurance Company! 745 N Main St , Plainwell (269) 685-5832 YOUR COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONALS HOURS: Open Mon -Thurs 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm Fri by appo ntment FREE ESTIMATES MON -THURS BY APPOINTMENT (NO FRIDAY ESTIMATES) We Guarantee All Insurance Work! Quality & Professional Auto Body Repairs! 25 YEARS! • STATE LICENSED & CERTIFIED MECHANICS • L U N C H S P E C I A L S udy’s Restaurant 692-6118 Open 6am-2pm • 7 days a week! 120 W Allegan St , Downtown Otsego Monday, July 3 Grilled Fluffed Ham & Cheese Tuesday, July 4 CLOSED - Happy 4th! Wednesday, July 5 Beef Stroganoff Thursday, July 6 Goulash Fr iday, July 7 Chicken & Gravy over Biscuits 58 YEARS IN BUSINESS! SERVING GREAT FOOD ...Just how you like it! Breakfast served all day! WEDNESDAYSliceofPie $3.50 CLOSED JULY 4 P L A I N W E L L A U T O S U P P LY 1 5 5 N M A I N ST • P L A I N W E L L 6 8 5 - 5 8 17 OPEN DAILY: 8:00am to 6:00pm; Sat 8:00am to 1:00pm www localnapadeals com • www napaonline com CUSTOM MADE H y d r a u l i c H o s e s f o r F a r m & C o n s t r u c t i o n E Q U I P M E N T OPEN July 3 CLOSED July 4 380 Oaks Crossing Suite C&D Plainwell, MI 49080 N O W O PE N OW OPEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! SAME DAY WALK-INS EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 269-888-6686 | greatlakesdentures.com MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED! P l a i n w e l l , M I 128 E Allegan St • Otsego • Otsego Hair Depot H a i r C u $ 1 7 Shampoo & Sets Seniors & Kid $ 1 5 Check our facebook for more specials! Katie 269-266-6176 Over 30 Years Combined Exper ience! Call for an appointment! Della 269-998-2590 Time for a New Look? FULL SERVICE FAMILY SALON CLOSED July 3 & 4
COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE OTSEGO, MI 49078 July 1, 2023 Phone 694-9431 Clippers Cafe • 1566 10th Street, Martin • 269-672-455 Thank You! ELETTES ed w/hash browns & toast hash browns & 1 slice of toast 7 / 9 se 9 / 11 e 9 / 11 eese 9 / 11 9 / 11 ato spinach and feta h 9 / 11 ash browns peppers and cheese Veggie 9 / 11 Hash browns onion tomato, mushroom, peppers spinach cheese Farmers 10 / 12 Ham onions peppers, hash browns and cheese Meat Lovers 10 / 12 Bacon, ham sausage and cheese Southern 10 / 12 Sausage, onion tomato hash browns cheese, topped w/sausage gravy Western 10 / 12 Ham onion tomato, peppers and cheese Everything Omelette 12 Sausage bacon ham, spinach peppers onions mushrooms tomato, hash browns and cheese Mini / Reg Clippers Breakfast 11 3 eggs over hash browns ham, tomato peppers onions & cheese Served w/salsa jalapenos sour cream & toast Build a Breakfast Bowl Scrambled eggs with choice of meat & veggies hash browns and cheese topped with sausage gravy Served with toast Full Bowl 12 1/2 Bowl 10 Meats: Ham Bacon Sausage, Corned Beef French Toast or Pancake Sandwich 10 Choice of meat egg & cheese on 2 French toast or 2 pancakes Pancakes 1 cake / 4 2 slices / 6 French Toast (reg or raisin) 1 slice / 4 2 slices / 6 Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Sticks 1 slice / 6 2 slices / 8 Cinnamon Roll French Toast 1 slice / 7 2 slices / 9 Housemade Oatmeal 4 Add raisins pecans, apples blueberries or chocolate chips 1 eakfast Menu 1566 10th Street • Martin, Michigan 49070 • 269-672-4556 Cafe IN ! akfast Menu Veggies: Onions Tomatoes Peppers Mushrooms Spinach Cream Cheese Scramble 12 Cream cheese, scrambled eggs ham hash browns & onion Served with toast Breakfast Burrito 10 Sausage, egg onions, hash browns cheese topped w/sausage gravy Breakfast Sandwich 7 Housemade bread meat, egg & cheese Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Full order 8 1/2 order 6 2 Eggs - 1/2 order Biscuits & Gravy with 1/2 order hash browns 9 Beverages 2 Coffee • Pop Iced Tea Lemonade Milk White or Chocolate Orange Juice Apple Juice Tomato Juice - SidesHash browns 3 Ham bacon or sausage 4 Veggie hash 5 Corned beef hash 5 House-made corned beef peppers & onions Gravy 1 *ALL ITEMS INCLUDE SALES TAX Housemade Breads White, Wheat, Rye, Raisin Cinnamon Roll 5 Small Appetite Breakfast 7 1 egg 1/2 order hash browns 1/2 order meat & 1 slice toast 2 Eggs and... All served with choice of toast Toast 5 Hash browns 7 Meat 8 Meat and hash browns 9 Housemade corned beef hash 10 (Corned beef onions peppers & hash browns) Veggie hash 10 (Hash browns broccoli tomato mushroom onion & feta) LUNCH MENU SANDWICHES Choice of bread Served with chips and pickle The Islander 9 50 Burger w/grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese & Thousand Island Patty Melt 9 50 Burger w/grilled onions & pepper jack cheese on rye BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich 9.00 with cheese Clippers Club 9 00 Ham, chicken, lettuce, tomato & mayo, served on 3 pieces of bread Reuben 8 00 Corned beef, sauerkraut pepper jack cheese & Thousand Island on rye BLT 8.00 Bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo Chicken Sandwich 8 00 Lettuce tomato, mayo & cheese Grilled Ham and Cheese 7 00 Grilled Cheese 4.00 *Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness Build Your Own Burger 1/3 lb. Burger . 7.50 Local beef from Zeinstra Farms! Served with chips and pickle Chicken Tender Basket 10.00 Chicken tenders with fries BBQ Chicken Quesadilla 10.00 Chicken onions peppers, BBQ sauce and cheese Served with chips and a pickle Chef Salad 8.00 Lettuce, spinach, bacon, ham, cucumber, onion tomato and cheese Served with toast CHICKEN & MORE! Beverages 2.00 Coffee • Pop Iced Tea • Lemonade • Milk - White or Chocolate Orange Juice • Apple Juice • Tomato Juice French Fries 3.00 Tater Tots 3 00 Sides 1566 10th Street • Martin, Michigan 49070 • 269-672-4556 *All items include sales tax ADD-ONS. 1 Bacon, mushrooms, olives, grilled onions, jalapenos, grilled peppers, fried egg, American, Pepper Jack or Gouda cheese Housemade Breads White, Wheat, Rye, Raisin Clippers Cafe Clippers Cafe MARTIN LUNCH MENU Condiments: Ketchup Mustard Onion Pickle Lettuce Tomato Mayonnaise BBQ sauce Ta k e o u t Av a i l a b l e g y p Mar tin Township Fire & Rescue, Zeinstra Farms, JC Wheeler Library and the Communit y Shoppers Guide We’re looking forward to many more years serving you! BREAKFAST Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-11am, Sat./Sun. 6:30am-2pm LUNCH Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm DINNER Thurs., Fri., Sat. 4pm-8pm Prime Rib Dinner Every Friday Night! DINNER SPECIALS 4-8PM Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Celebrating our 6th Year Anniversary! OPEN JULY 4TH e Clippers Cafe MARTIN Thank you to our amazing community, customers & staff!
