Nov. 19, 2011 by Community Shoppers Guide

COMMUNITY

November 19, 2011 2ND ANNUAL

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

Martin Athletic Boosters

Shoppers Guide

HOLIDAY VENDOR EXPO

www.communityshoppersguide.net

email: shoppersguide@sbcglobal.net

Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9:00am-2:00pm

at the Martin School Wyatt Center

SOUP LUNCHEON FROM 11AM-1PM

OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM-5:00PM

Phone (269) 694-9431

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

Vendors Wanted: Call (269)672-5729 or (269)317-3659

Fax (269) 694-9145

MIDWAY CHEVROLET Making it worth your drive! 2012 Chevy Cruze 1LT

Plus

1.4 liter turbo, 6 speed auto., driver convenience pkg., pwr. driver’s seat remote start, rear park assist.

MIDWAY PRICE! $ 73

20,391

120 Day

or Less!

only $285 per mth.* 2012 Chevy Sonic 2LT

Largest Savings of the Year on Chevy Impalas! 2012 Chevy Impala LT Sedan

DEFERRAL PROGRAM

Sedan, 1.8 liter, 6 speed automatic trans., remote start, cruise, alloy wheels, USB equipped, Bluetooth and Onstar

3.6 liter, V6 auto., Onstar, turn-by-turn navig., pwr. windows/ locks, cruise, tilt, rear defrost MSRP $28,385 $

on most models

MIDWAY PRICE! $ 80

23,72658 $ 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500

Preferred Pricing . . . . . . . . . . .

16,930 or Less! The All New Sonic

Employee Cash

2012 Colorado 4x4 1LT

2011 Chevy Silverado 1500

FINAL PRICE!

20,22658*

Crew Cab, 3.7L, I5 engine, auto., air, pwr. windows/locks, fog lamps, bedliner, alloy wheels, XM, Bluetooth, CD, trailer pkg., keyless entry

MIDWAY PRICE! $ 31

Payments

or Less!

27,366

2012 Chevy Equinox 1LT

See dealer for details.

AWD, 2.4 liter DOHC w/VVT, 6 speed, auto., pwr. driver’s convenience pkg., remote start and more!

27,334

only

*All prices plus tax, title & license, based on GM Preferred price with all incentives and rebates to dealer. Or less refers to other GM Employee allowances or other incentives or private offers that select customers may qualify for. See dealer for exact details. Payments are based on 10% down @ 72 mo. 3.9% rate with qualifying credit.

or Less!

383 per mth.*

2004 Ford Mustang GT

2007 Ford Explorer 4x4

Mach 1 Premium, 58k miles, V8 leather, pwr. windows/locks, pwr. seats, CD, auto., keyless entry, privacy glass.

6 cyl., auto., advance trac RSC, 37k miles, leather, molded running boards, Eddie Bauer, chrome wheels, trailer tow, keyless entry.

CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX - GM CERTIFIED! CERTIFIED!

–––––––– F E AT U R I N G ––––––––

MIDWAY PRICE! $ 58

18,303

until next year!

only $384 per mth.*

MIDWAY PRICE! $ 36

Reg. cab work truck, 4.3 liter V6, auto., air, keyless remote, pwr. locks, CD, cruise, locking rear differential

13,995

only only $$

only $256 per mth.* 2012 Chevy Malibu 1LS 2.4 liter, DOHC 4V Ecotec engine, 6 sp., auto. w/tap shift, air, pwr. windows & locks, CD w/bluetooth, steering wheel controls

MIDWAY PRICE! $ 93

20,511

only

19,995

or Less!

288 per mth.*

2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Navigation, DVD, rear AC/Heat, 8 passenger, heated seat, dual pwr. sliding doors & lift gate

CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX!!

only $

or Less!

25,995 *

only $

2009 Pontiac Vibe GT Red hot metallic, pwr. moonroof, full power options, split folding rear seat, CD, alloy wheels, only 27k mi., remainder of factory warranty.

1 OWNER OWNER CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX !

16,995

only only $$

2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, power windows, locks, 7 passenger, 79k miles

VERY VERY CLEAN & READY READY TO ROLL ROLL!!

7,995 **

only only $$

Our Exclusive Owner Benefits Package • Certified Pre-Owned Maintenance Plan -24-Month/30,000 mile

2008 Chevy Colorado 4x4

2010 Ford Fusion SEL

Crew cab, only 29,000 miles, remainder of factory warranty

Front wheel drive, 28,000 miles, balance of factory warranty CLEAN CARFAX! CARFAX! .

1 OWNER OWNER CLEAN CARFAX! CARFAX!

22,995

only $

• Two Warranties

2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab Diesel, LT, Z-71 pkg., loaded, dual pwr. seats, heated leather, alloys, tow pkg., chrome oval steps, ready for hauling!

CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX - GM CERTIFIED! CERTIFIED!

19,995

only $

39,995

only only $$

-12-Month/12,000 mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty - 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty

• 24/7 Roadside Assistance • Courtesy Transportation

2009 Dodge Journey SXT AWD

2008 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4

49K mi., pwr. windows/locks, pwr. seat, CD, 19k mi., remainder of factory warranty, cruise, tilt, 7 pass., rear air/heat, alloy wheels. heated leather, 3rd row 8 passenger seating, pwr. sunroof, alloys, tow pkg, & more. CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX !

• 3-Day/150-Mile Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

16,995 *

only only $$

• On-Star and SiriusXM Satellite Radio® Trial Offers ®

Stop in & check out these great deals, plus many more!

No Worries.

™

GMCertified.com

CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX - GM CERTIFIED! CERTIFIED!

2011 Chevy HHR LT

2.4 liter, auto., air, pwr. windows & locks, CD, cruise, tilt, power mirrors.

CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX !

13,995 **

only $

2006 Chry. Town & Country Limited

16,000 miles, full factory warranty, heated leather interior, pwr. sunroof, full power options, chrome essentials pkg. & much more.

1 OWNER OWNER CARFAX CARFAX - GM CERTIFIED CERTIFIED!!

34,995

only only $$

2006 Honda Accord LX Sedan

17,995

only only $ $

2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 Ext. cab, LT, 22k miles, 5.3L V8, auto., full power features, alloy wheels, tow pkg., dual pwr. seats, fully function steering wheel.

1 OWNER OWNER CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX !

26,995 **

only only $$

2010 Chevy Equinox AWD LTZ

4 cyl., fully loaded, heated leather & memory Stow & Go, heated leather, quad bucket seats, 7 passenger seating, rear heat/air, pwr. lift gate position seating, all power options, multi-function steering wheel, pwr. lift gate, rear camera & sliding doors, chrome wheels.

1 OWNER OWNER CARFAX CARFAX - GM CERTIFIED CERTIFIED!!

CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX !

12,995

only $

26,995 **

only only $$

2008-2010 Chevy Malibus

2006 Chevy Silverado 1500HD 4x4

2010 Chevy Traverse LT AWD

2008 Chevy Trailblazer LT 4x4

All very well equipped, w/12mo/12k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, & 24 mo. or 30,000 mile maintenance program

Crew cab, 6.0L, V8, automatic, full power features, tow pkg., alloys, chrome step, 6 passenger seating, 66k miles

34,000 miles, very wheel equipped, dual skyscape roof.

Leather interior, power sunroof, alloy wheels, tow pkg., running boards, very nice vehicle!.

CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX - GM CERTIFIED! CERTIFIED!

14,995

$ $ star ting at

CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX!!

21,995

only only $$

1 OWNER OWNER CLEAN CARFAX CARFAX !

CLEAN CARFAX! CARFAX!

30,995

only only $$

17,995 *

only only $$

REACH US 24/7 @ WWW.MIDWAYPLAINWELL.COM

( 2 69 ) 685-6871 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. Closed Sundays.

381 12TH STREET, PLAINWELL

Scan with your smartphone

*All prices plus tax, title, license & doc fees. See dealer for exact details.

Sales Staff: Paul Basile, Scott Smith, Ryan Winchel, JD Tower, Ryan Evans, Joe Lisk and Greg Mongeon Gen. Mgr. Brian Belden, Gen. Sales Mgr. Chris Comperchio, Bus. Mgr. Steve Rhodes, Project Coordinator Steve Melnik

No Matter where you live in Southwest Michigan...We’re right down the street!

MIDWAY CHEVROLET

(800)683-4159 • WWW.MIDWAYPLAINWELL.COM

Chevy Runs Deep

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 19, 2011....Phone 694-9431

Thanksgiving Gift Card

Giveaway!

Thank you for visiting these local merchants and entering our Gift Card Giveaway...

Here are this year’s winners.... Community

Shoppers Guide 117 N. Farmer Street, Otsego 269-694-9431

S. Farmer, Otsego • 694-6707 M-89 Plainwell • 685-5883

1718 106TH AVE. • OTSEGO, MI 49078

Casual Fine Dining FULL BAR & WINE AVAILABLE • BANQUET FACILITIES

663 N. 10TH ST. • PLAINWELL • (269)685-1077 (Formerly 747 Restaurant)

269-694-9000 www.1prowater.com 23 Years of Experience in the Water Treatment Industry

WINNER....WINNER....WINNER.....WINNER.....WINNER......WINNER!

Amish Oak

Treasures & More 116 E. Allegan Street DOWNTOWN OTSEGO

103 W. ALLEGAN ST. • DOWNTOWN OTSEGO

www.glassrepairmi.com

(269)692-2200

Congratulations WINNER....

STACEY MADDEN

MIDWAY CHEVROLET (269)685-6871

WWW.MIDWAYPLAINWELL.COM

JAMES ALLMAN

Tenth Street Saloon 136 N. Main St. - Downtown Plainwell (269)685-9595 Open M-F 11:00am; Sat. & Sun. at Noon

12th St., PLAINWELL

Congratulations WINNER....

ANNIE MOTT

AL SHAND

PAULA SMITH

RANDY MARTIN

ISION REPAIR PROFESSION R COLL ALS U O Y

Craft & Antique Mall (269) 685-5832

PLAINWELL

The Calico Rabbit SPECIALIZING IN LATE MODEL SALVAGE

Located at 130 N. Main • Plainwell, MI 49080

166 SOUTH 10TH STREET - PLAINWELL, MI 49080

Accepting ALL Insurance Estimates!

Call 269-685-9899

(269)685-9835 or 1-800-445-6170

OWNER: TERRY HAYNES

www.thecalicorabbit.com

www.perksautoparts.com

745 N. Main St., Plainwell

AUTO SUPPLY 155 N. MAIN ST. PLAINWELL

Phone 685-5817

Congratulations WINNER....

GEORGE HEBBEN

SHAWNNA BELL

JASON BOWEN

MARK COTTINGHAM

Judy’s Restaurant

120 W. Allegan St., • DOWNTOWN OTSEGO

H A R O L D

Z EIGLE R F O R D

• OR A A G GREAT REAT E EXPERIENCE XPERIENCE! ! • • • F FOR

1260 W. M-89 • PLAINWELL

BELL HEARING CENTER

124 N. Main - Plainwell SALES, REPAIR, ESTATES, APPRAISALS, GOLD BUYER

685-5274

269-685-5801

352 12th Street, Plainwell 269-685-0055

Congratulations WINNER....

NOAH HAZEN

JOHN SCHUITEBOER

KATHY HARDY

KATHY KOWALL

692-6118

RENT ALL QUALITY•SERVICE•PRICE

119-A North Farmer St., Downtown Otsego

277 12th Street, Plainwell, MI 49080

(269) 685-8781

68 10th Street (Douglas Ave.), South of Plainwell - PARTY RENTAL - EQUIPMENT RENTAL -

(269) 685-5880 (269) 685-9525

615 E. Bridge St., Plainwell

269-685-2115

(269)692-6277

PARTS STORE • SERVICE CENTER • PROPANE GAS

Congratulations WINNER....

CHERYL BAILEY

PAT ROBERTS

CHRIS STRATTON

KEITH HEYN

Jiffy Print

C.D.’s Auto Repair

Bewitching

128 E. Allegan DOWNTOWN OTSEGO

Wares FLY-INN RESTAURANT

www.bewitchinpsychic.com

Congratulations WINNER.... PAULEY PAWLOWSKI

email: info@a1mich.com

www.a1mich.com

www.nancy-kitchen.com

Magic Muffler

Complete Design & Printing Services

1297 M-89, Plainwell

626 N. 10TH ST., PLAINWELL • 685-1554

381 W. Allegan St. (M-89) - Otsego (269) 692-3128

685-5279

Congratulations WINNER....

THELMA SMALLA

REBECCA MEGGS

GUY AUKERMAN

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078... November 19, 2011....Phone 694-9431 COUPON

COUPON

20% off

17.95

L ABOR

OI L CHANGE

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Coldest Beer In Town! Fastest, Friendliest Service!

Donnie, Jeff & Elmer COUPON

NO COVER

ANCO Wiper Blades

Up to 5 qts. of oil

For Senior Citizens 55 and Older

Includes oil, filter & 21 pt. inspection

Must present coupon. Not valid with any other coupons or specials.

Pro Automotive Services Good thru 11/30/11

Saturday, Nov. 26th

Buy One.. Get One

Kyle Jennings

FREE $12.95 for most vehicles Must present coupon. Not valid with any other coupons or specials.

9:00pm - 1:00am

Pro Automotive Services Good thru 11/30/11

t. for Closed Thurs., Fri., Sa FULL SERVICE REPAIR SHOP. ay the Thanksgiving Holid WE SERVICE ALL MAKES & MODELS - 26, 2011

22nd Annual Day Before Thankgiving Party

FREE Shuttle Service

Wednesday, November 23rd

Nov. 24

Karaoke 9:00pm - 1:00am

1211-B M-89, Plainwell (NEXT TO BURGER KING)

(269)685-5700

Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm Mon. - Fri. Sat. 8:00am - 12:00pm Donnie Brest • Jeff Meyer

Automotive Need A Vehicle? Guaranteed credit approval - Bad credit OK, no credit OK, no games. Rebuild your credit. Call us today 269-692-6019 or www.dipperdaves.com Happy Thanksgiving from C.D.’s Auto/Magic Muffler! Wishing you a safe holiday. 1297 M-89, Plainwell. (269)685-5279

Affordable Autos at douglasautos.com, or 557 Lincoln Rd., Otsego. Call office (269)650-2886 or Doug (269)501-5763

$Cash$ for Broken Autos. Paying $250-$1,000. We will tow! Call Doug anytime, 7 days. (269)501-5763.

Everyone will be

THANKFUL When you ca n HEAR...w hat the y are sa ying! Hours: Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9am-5pm

Services Japanese Reiki Massage with heated lotion, totally relaxing pressure point massage and energy healing all for $30. Just call Carli today, (269)254-9198, downtown Otsego. Closed Mondays. *No explicit questions please. Save a Ton on Your Next Auto Repair! Economy Auto Repair, 760 N. Main, Plainwell, Now Open. Dick Keith, master mechanic, across from H&H Body Shop. (269)685-4038, (269)650-2894 Home & Auto Insurance! Low Cost! Call Katie at Ken Bleeker Insurance. No obligation quotes. 269.672.5228

BELL HEARING CENTER We will be closed November 24 & 25 in observance of Thanksgiving!

352 12TH STREET, PLAINWELL

269-685-0055

Hockey & Football Game Time Only Specials $2-16 oz. Miller Lite Bottles! 25¢ Wings! ecials Open Sundays with food sp for the Lions game!

NEW!

Nudge Master Gambling Machine

WIN A GIFT CARD UP TO

Lunch Specials 11am - 2pm (2) Hot Dogs

1/4 lb. Burger

Chips & Pickle

only

$ 50

4,000

Only Pool Table in Town!

FREE POOL Every Wednesday & Thursday

• Wireless Internet • Karaoke Every Friday Night • Karaoke or Live Band Every Saturday Night • Keno & Pull Tabs • Internet Jukebox Locally Owned and Operated by a Lifelong Plainwell Resident!

Tenth Street Saloon 136 N. Main St. - Downtown Plainwell - (269)685-9595 Open M-F 11:00am; Sat. & Sun. at Noon Computer Trouble? Dell computer system specialist. Let my 20 years of experience work for you. $45/hr. Former Upjohn/Pharmacia employee. Greg York www.PCGuruGreg.com (269)978-1912.

Wills & Trusts/Estate Planning doesn’t have to be expensive. Call Attorney Susan Prentice-Sao at 269.685.9220

Stop by Cooper Cafe’ before or after your Black Friday shopping. Breakfast served all day, daily specials, take-out. Live music Wed./Sat. Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-2pm, Sat. Deer Processing: Boneless cuts. Martin 6:30am-noon. 7759 Douglas Ave., Cooper. 269-806-3503 (269)383-2960 MC/Visa/Discover. Closed Thanksgiving Day!

2011 Plainwell Holiday Home Tour

Fitzpatrick's Tree & Stump Removal. 25 years in business. Insured. Tree trimming, lot clearing. Free estimates. Reliable. Bill Fitzpatrick. 269-685-8000

MOLLY GEE Cosmetologist

A Holiday Tour of Historic Homes Saturday, Dec. 3rd ✦ 2:30pm-6:30pm

Available at the Calico Rabbit 130 N. Main Street from 10am-3pm

Sponsored by: The City of Plainwell, Conestoga Rovers and Associates, Cornell and Associates Realtors,

- CLOSED MONDAYS Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10am-5pm Wed. 10am-7pm, Sat. 10am-4pm

Amazing

( 269) 685-3647 dancingdogsquilts@yahoo.com

- SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS -

LOCATED BEHIND HART’S JEWELRY

DOWNTOWN PLAINWELL • 122 N. Main • Plainwell

TION

AUC

Available thru 11/30/11 by mail or in person thru 12/2/11 at City Hall, 141 N. Main St., Plainwell - 8am-5pm

Tickets Day of Tour: $12.00 per person - 12 & under free –––––––––

Available! 119 N. Main St. • Plainwell

Touch Full Hair Services Spa & Salon For Men & Women Waxing • Pedicure • Manicure • Flexible Hours (269) 929.4191

in Plainwell

Advanced Tickets: $10.00 per person - 12 & under free –––––––––––––

Gift Cards

REAL ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, November 19th at 10:00 a.m. 429 E. Franklin Street, Otsego MI 49078

Pennings and Sons, and The Calico Rabbit Craft and Antique Mall with Flower Arrangements Provided by Plainwell Flowers. Refreshments by Nancy’s Kitchen & desserts complements of the Plainwell Arts Council at 111 N. Main home.

PLAINWELL HOME TOUR TICKET ORDER FORM

ESTATE OF

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

the (Late) Lester Long

Address: ________________________________City: ______________Zip: _________ Phone: __________________________________ Number of Tickets:__________ x $10.00 each Total Amount:______________

(12 & under free)

Mail Order Form with payment to: DDA, c/o Emilie Schada City of Plainwell 141 N. Main St., Plainwell, MI 49080 _________ Make Checks Payable to: Plainwell DDA

For more information call Emilie Schada (269)685-6821 or email: eschada@plainwell.org Form online at www.plainwell.org - under “Island City Life” to “Current Community Events”

Selling at auction this nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on a nice street in the city of Otsego. Home has some updates, a newer roof, plus a large 1 car garage with loft. Terms: Home is selling AS-IS. $1,000.00 deposit sale day. Balance due at closing, closing to take place within 30 days of sale. Bidding on property is not contingent on financing, so have financing pre-arranged.

Burns Auction Company, LLC. • 517-617-5487

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 19, 2011....Phone 694-9431

2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 #CW117480

MSRP $25,770.00

146/Mth.

36 Month Lease. 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title and license. $2,900 due at signing. Includes Returning Chrysler Lease Bonus Cash.

2012 Chrysler 200 #CN135665

MSRP $22,715.00

149/Mth.

36 Month Lease. 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title and license. $2,900 due at signing. Includes Conquest Owner Bonus Cash.

2012 Dodge Journey #CT184960

MSRP $27,185.00

219/Mth.

36 Month Lease. 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title and license. $2,900 due at signing. Includes Returning Chrysler Lease Bonus Cash.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee #CC120734

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan

#BR606837

#CR179018

MSRP $27,970.00

MSRP $25,530.00

Salece $ Pri

21,97100

Plus tax, title and license. Rebate included along with Conquest Owner Bonus Cash

239/Mth.

MSRP $31,820.00

229/Mth.

36 Month Lease. 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title and license. $2,900 due at signing. Includes Conquest Owner Bonus Cash.

H A R O L D

Z EIGLE R CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP • RAM FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE!

PLAINWELL

2012 Dodge Avenger

REBATES UP TO $3,500 ...OR

APR UP TO

72 Months

See Dealer for details.

(269)685-5800 1186 E. M-89 • Plainwell

2012 Chrysler Town & Country #CR116784

MSRP $30,230.00

249/Mth.

36 Month Lease. 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title and license. $2,900 due at signing. Includes Conquest Owner Bonus Cash.

www.hzplainwell.com

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078... November 19, 2011....Phone 694-9431

BEER • WINE • LIQUOR • LOTTO • DELI • POP MATINEES: All shows before 6pm

A M E N I Cell • 269-685-2121 9 M8 w in M-89 Pla ooretheatres.com

Forenoon: $2.50 (3D $3.25) - before 12pm Afternoon: $4.00 (3D $5.00) - 12pm to 5:59pm

EVENING: All shows 6pm & after

www.m

✴ ENDS TUESDAY 11/22/11 ✴ All tickets: $5.00 (3D $6.25)

A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR CHRISTMAS - R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15p, 10:05 HAPPY FEET TWO - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:40a, 2:00, 8:10 BREAKING DAWN PART I - PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30a, 12:30, 3:45, 6:30, 9:20 HAPPY FEET TWO 3D - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:50a, 4:00, 6:10 IMMORTALS - R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:10a, 3:55 JACK AND JILL - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00a, 12:10, 2:15, 4:10, 6:55, 8:45 IMMORTALS 3D - R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:50p, 7:05, 9:25 TOWER HEIST - PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:20a, 1:00, 3:25, 6:40, 8:50 PUSS IN BOOTS PG - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:50a, 4:15, 8:20 PUSS IN BOOTS 3D - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:55a, 2:10, 6:20 FOOTLOOSE - PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00a, 12:40, 3:15, 6:00 Visit http://m89cinema.mooretheatres.com or call (269)685-2121 for Holiday Showtimes! “Showtimes are feature start times.”

Garage/Yard Sales

Corner of South Farmer & Dix Streets

•TACKLE & BAIT• OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 7:00am-11:30pm Sun. 8:00am-11:00pm

- OTSEGO -

694-6510 Open 7 Days a Week!

DEER & WILD GAME PROCESSING (269) 694-6510 CUT - VACUUM PACKED - FROZEN TO ORDER ZICKS: Sticks, Smoked Polish Sausage, Call for Drop-off Bratwurst and Hot Dogs Times! BLUE STAR: Deer Salami, Deer Jerky, Hot Sticks WE PROCESS MOST KINDS OF WILDLIFE - ALL CUTS ARE BONELESS!

Factory - Adecco is currently recruiting for the Kalamazoo area. Qualified applicants must have prior experience, be dependable and will need to pass a drug screen and background check. These positions are for immediate placement and will be going fast. Call us today for an appointment 269-353-3941

Full Service Department Harley & Metric Bikes!

694-9579

www.davidson-express.com

ADECCO - Better Work, Better Life

404 South Burdick - Kalamazoo 269-345-6500 FOR 24 HOUR EVENT INFORMATION

www.kazoostate.com

Sign our e-mail guest book and we’ll update you about upcoming shows

NOVEMBER 18-20 - Warren Miller - General admission $15 DECEMBER 3 - John Berry - Reserved seating $37 main floor & mezzanine, $27 balcony. 6 - Chris Cornell - Reserved seating $39. 9 - Kinsey Report - w/Out of Favor Boys & Blues Announcement Show. General admission $12, $10 w/WRKR card. $15 day of show. 17 - Frankie Ballard - Country Christmas. Reserved seating $18 JANUARY 21 - Reggae Legend Bob Marley Birthday Bash TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE STATE THEATRE & ALL TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS. CHARGE BY PHONE 373-7000 Tickets now available online at: HTTP://www.ticketmaster.com

Thanksgiving Collection Arrangements Starting at

1699

Barn Sale. Antiques and old things. Eclectic mix: antiques, collectibles, primitives and just plain old stuff priced to sell. Something for everyone. 3172 102nd Avenue, Allegan, 1/2 mile east of Merson Corners (M40). Huge Sale: Great Christmas gifts at great prices, Sat. 11/19 and 11/21, 11/22 and 11/23, 9am-4pm, 9489 Douglas Ave., Plainwell.

Pets & Supplies Found: Golden Retriever, approximately 2 years old. Found at 26th and 106th Ave. Call 269-355-0543. Free Kitten: 1 Left - Very lovable. Needs good home. Litter trained. (269)694-9612 or (269)492-8464

Miscellaneous Computer Trouble? Dell computer system specialist. Let my 20 years of experience work for you. $45/hr. Former Upjohn/Pharmacia employee. Greg York www.PCGuruGreg.com (269)978-1912.

Esthetician Wanted! A fresh and new, full-service, contemporary day spa and salon is opening soon in downtown Plainwell. Must be dependable and customer friendly. Esthetician should have experience in performing facials, body wraps, and waxing, threading knowledge and makeup artistry a bonus. Visit our website at www.lotusspaonline.com and click on the careers link to apply! Nail Technician Wanted!! A fresh and new, full-service, contemporary day spa and salon is opening soon in downtown Plainwell. Technician must be dependable, friendly, and able to perform various natural nail services, including manicures and traditional/spa pedicures. Visit our website at www.lotusspaonline.com and click on the careers link to apply!

Downtown OTSEGO

All I want for Christmas is

A BIKE!! GREAT BIKES for Him or Her! Also, a great selection of accessories! Gift Certificates available!

Layaway Available • Free Gift Wrapping Get the biggest Bang for your Buck at The Store. Christmas shopping has begun! We have many gifts for that hard-to-shop-for friend or relative. Stop in and check us out before or after your big shopping day. Tue.-Wed. 10am-6pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. noon-5pm. Closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 & 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. M-89, Otsego, beside Brookside Park. (269)694-1126.

Daycare/FosterCare

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Christmas Tunes Challenge By Tresa Erickson Turn on the radio any day in December, and chances are you will catch a Christmas tune or two. Some stations, in fact, play nothing but Christmas music throughout the month. We all have our favorite holiday tunes, but how many of us know who penned them? Did you know, for example, that Irving Berlin wrote "A White Christmas"? Take this quiz and see what else you know. Match the tune to the right songwriter. A) Joan Ellen Javits & Philip and Tony Springer B) Jay Livingston & Ray Evans C) Joseph Carleton Beal & James Ross Boothe D) Felix Bernard & Richard B. Smith E) Steve Nelson & Walter E. Rollins F) Mel Torme & Robert Wells G) Gene Autry & Oakley Halderman H) Fred Coots & Haven Gillespie I) Johnny Marks J) Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne K) Peter J. Wilhousky & Mykola Leontovich L) Bob Allen & Al Stillman M) Ralph Blane & Hugh Martin N) Edward Pola & George Wyle O) Jose Feliciano P) Walter Kent, Kim Gannon & Buck Ram Q) Midge Ure & Bob Geldof R) Meredith Willson S) Tommie Connor T) Billie Hayes & Jay W. Johnson

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Give ‘Til It Feels Good By Ann M. Bare For many, the Christmas holiday has evolved into nothing more than buying a bunch of gifts for a bunch of people and getting a bunch of gifts that cost a bunch of people a whole bunch of money. Gifts, gifts, gifts. Is that what this season is all about? There are many reasons to celebrate the Christmas season and many ways in which to celebrate it. Giving gifts is one of those many ways. However, perhaps some of us need to reconsider our motives and expectations in gift giving. Perhaps we can learn from those who have looked more deeply than the names and items on a written-out list and the credit card's limit. As you ponder this year's purchases, consider these thoughts and examine your motives: • Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind. William Shakespeare • The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention. -Richard Moss • May no gift be too small to give, nor too simple to

receive, which is wrapped in thoughtfulness, and tied with love. -L.O. Baird • You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving. -Frank A. Clark • When I give, I give myself. -Walt Whitman • There is no benefit in the gifts of a bad man. Euripides • What is a true gift? One for which nothing is expected in return. -Chinese Proverb • The spirit in which a thing is given determines that in which the debt is acknowledged; it's the intention, not the face value of the gift, that's weighed. -Lucius Annaeus Seneca • Give! Give the love you have received to those around you. You must love with your time, your hands, and your hearts. You need to share all that you have. Mother Teresa When our motives are pure, we may find that the reward in giving is more than just seeing someone smile and hearing a thank you: • You always get back much more than you give. -Jimmy Carter

• We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. -Winston Churchill • Generous people are rarely mentally ill. -Karl Menninger • To give without any reward, or any notices, has a special quality of its own. -Ann Morrow Lindbergh • In the sphere of material things, giving means being rich. Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. -Erich Fromm You can buy things and you can give gifts, but will your present reflect your genuine appreciation for the receiver? Will your gift simply fulfill an obligation or will it show you care? Maybe this is the year to put a little more thought into the gift selection process. Considering the wisdom of those who have gone before, you may find yourself in the midst of a merrier Christmas.

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Community Family Events Planned for the Holiday Season OtsegoOtsego’s Chamber of Commerce is looking for businesses and community organizations to display their Life Size Christmas Cards at Brookside Park. Cards will be on display November 19 thru January 7, 2012. For details, call 6946880 or email director@otsegochamber.org The Otsego Chamber Of Commerce’s Annual Christmas Parade will be on Friday, December 2nd, at 7pm. Men in uniform, marching bands, floats, fire trucks and of course, Santa will all be on parade to celebrate the Holiday season. This is a very popular event for the community. Hundreds of spectators will be cheering the parade on while the participants hand out candy to the children. Visits with Santa, warm cider and cookies will immediately follow the parade in the Chamber Hall. If you would like to participate in the parade, please email director@otsegochamber.org or call the

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office at 269-694-6880 to sign up. Downtown businesses will be hosting an Open House from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Plainwell’s holiday festivities will begin on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Hick’s Park. Caroling will be led by Plainwell United Methodist Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments provided by the church at the Fire Hall. A tree lighting ceremony will follow at 7:00 p.m. Check out the businesses downtown that have decorated their windows to bring the holiday magic to downtown Plainwell. Let them know whose decorations are your favorite on Plainwell’s facebook page. The Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 1:00 pm. Stop in at the fire station to on West Bridge Street and visit with Santa. Contact Chris at 685-3152 for information and/or to participate. Special limited edition ornaments will be available for purchase with proceeds going to help fund the Plainwell Airport Fireworks for 2012. The Historic

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Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains - this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open. How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy? Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day. My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running. OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands. Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand foreign made lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip. You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets for foreign profit. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging

away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition. “Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?” (Taken from an email, original origin unknown.)

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Thanksgiving Day Activities For The Family Aside from the turkey, what many people look forward to on Thanksgiving Day is spending the day in front of the television watching football. In some circles, that means that the football fans end up in front of the TV while the rest of the family does something else. What do you do if football just isn't your sport? Are there other things you can do to make it a day with your family? Here are a few ideas. Take a walk. When you spend some time outdoors, you'll experience the changing colors and get a look at what is happening in your neighborhood. Whether you go for a short walk or a long walk, it will help with digestion of a big meal. It can also help to stave off the sleepiness that comes after a big meal. The exercise will give you the opportunity to get away from the kitchen, where so many spend so much time in preparation for the holidays. If you want a little more exercise, why not celebrate football with a game of touch on your own? Head down to your local park or just out to the backyard and set up a game. You can get very physical or have a light and easy game, depending on who is attending your dinner.

Make crafts with the kids. All you really need is construction paper and some glue, and you can create centerpieces for your Thanksgiving table or special holiday gifts or cards that you can send out during the upcoming Christmas season. If you get more involved, have the kids pick up pinecones and buy some glitter. These can be used to create pinecone turkeys that will last for a long time or they can be sent home as souvenirs of the day. Thanksgiving can also be used as a day of service, to really generate appreciation for the abundance in your life. Many people choose to donate blood with other family members. You can also spend time with your favorite organization that helps those in need, or you can start a new tradition and volunteer at a homeless shelter or a soup kitchen. When the meal is complete and the dishes are done, there's no reason you have to consign yourselves to hours in front of the television. (Of course, that might be exactly what you want to do.) You can spend time with the family and create new traditions over the course of the years to truly make the day a celebration of family.

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Dec. 11th, 3:00pm Cookie Recipe & Exchange

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Dec. 23rd, 6:00pm Candle Light Service & Thank You Offering EPER Closed Dec. 24 & 26

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hours to prepare the balloons for the parade and finesse to keep them in position throughout the parade. The inflation starts the night before and has turned into quite the event. People gather along the streets surrounding the American Museum of Natural History to watch the hundreds of volunteers unfold the balloons, weight them down and pump them with helium. It takes about six hours to inflate a balloon. The balloons are carefully guided along the parade route the next morning by 25 to 50 handlers. While a wonderful asset, the balloons are not without risk. In spite of officials' best efforts to keep the balloons a safe attraction for one and all, accidents do happen. In 1957, the hat on one of the balloons filled with rain and doused spectators. In 1997, high winds whipped a balloon into a lamppost, toppling it over and injuring innocent bystanders. In 2005, another balloon struck a lamppost, injuring a couple of spectators. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloons are a big hit with viewers. Without them, the parade just wouldn't be the same.

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The balloons had address labels on them and anyone who found one after it descended could return it to the address for a small prize. Eventually the sweepstakes balloons gave way to bigger and better character balloons resembling those of today. Characters have come and gone over the years, with many advertisers introducing their company characters into the mix. In 1941, the parade featured an Uncle Sam balloon in support of the war. When rubber became scarce, Macy's retired the balloon and donated it to the war effort. Making a balloon for the parade is a labor-intensive process. First, the balloon must be sketched and evaluated by an engineer. If the design receives the goahead, a clay model of the balloon is built to scale, while a second model is created and painted. Finally, the pieces of the actual balloon are cut from polyurethane and assembled. The balloon is tested for leaks and completed in time for the parade. Because of their massive size, it takes

Flip on the TV Thanksgiving morning, and chances are you'll catch a glimpse of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. While the parade has much to offer viewers from dazzling floats to live performances to the arrival of the man in red himself, many tune in specifically for the balloons. Filled with helium and floating high above the New York City streets, the balloons are an awesome sight. Although a major feature today, the balloons were not always a part of the parade. When the parade began in 1924, live animals from the Central Park Zoo were the main attraction. In 1927, balloons began appearing in the parade, with Felix the Cat the first. The balloons were inflated with air the first year and then with helium from then on. The helium balloons were originally part of a 1929 store promotion and released at the end of the parade. The first year, the balloons popped. The second year, they were redesigned so that they would release helium gradually and float for several days.

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1. Which of these companies was the first to use Santa Claus in an advertisement? (A) Pepsi (B) Coca-Cola (C) 7-Up (D) Fanta 2. Which president was the first to decorate the White House Christmas tree? (A) Franklin Pierce (B) Benjamin Franklin (C) George Washington (D) Abraham Lincoln 3. Which country did the gingerbread house come from? (A) Austria (B) Switzerland (C) Germany (D) United States 4. What kind of Christmas does Elvis Presley sing about? (A) White (B) Red (C) Blue (D) Snowy 5. In what year was "A Christmas Carol", by Charles Dickens, published? (A) 1765 (B)1843 (C) 1860 (D)1906 6. What is the name of the Grinch's dog in the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"? (A) Pete (B) Sam (C) Ruth (D) Max 7. Where was "A Christmas Carol" written? (A) Australia (B)United States (C) Germany (D)United Kingdom 8. Which reindeer helps Rudolph fly at the reindeer games? (A) Donner (B)Clarice (C) Dancer (D)Blitzen 9. Which reindeer is Rudolph's dad? (A) Dancer (B) Dixon (C) Donner (D) Blitzen 10. Which Christmas movie has been played more than any other? (A) A Christmas Story (B) Home Alone (C) Frosty the Snowman (D) It's a Wonderful Life

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beads on a string. Homeowners had to hire a "wireman" to stab the mess together, much as you'll have to call someone to get your new computer online tomorrow. In 1900, some large stores started to put up large illuminated trees to attract customers. Members of high society began hosting Christmas Tree parties. These were grand events since a typical lighted tree of the early 1900s cost upwards of $300 (more than $2000 in today’s dollars), including the generator and wireman´s services. In 1903, The American Eveready Co. came out with the first humane Christmas light set, including screw-in bulbs and a plug for the wall socket. In 1908, Ralph Morris came up with the idea of pulling the lights from an old telephone switchboard and wiring them on a tree, running them from a battery. The person responsible for popularizing Christmas tree lighting is Albert Sadacca. A tragic fire in New York City in 1917, caused by the continuing practice of lighting the highly flammable tree with candles, gave 15-year-old Albert Sadacca an idea. Now it just so happened that Albert’s family, who had come from Spain, had a novelty business selling wicker cages with imitation birds in them that lit up. Albert suggested to his parents that they begin making electric lights for Christmas trees. They had lots of bulbs on hand, and it would be much safer than using candles. The Sadacca's thought Albert had a good idea, but only one hundred strings of electric Christmas tree lights sold in the first year. After Albert thought of painting the bulbs red, green, and other colors instead of using plain glass, business picked up sharply. Albert became the head of a multimillion dollar company. This company, started by Albert Sadacca and his two brothers, Henri and Leon had a slow first year but the New York City novelty store grew into NOMA Electric Company and quickly became the largest Christmas lighting company in the world. They lost their edge in 1965 to international competition.

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The first Christmas Trees were lit with candles and many were the cause of damaging house fires.

People first started putting lights on Christmas trees back in the middle of the 17th century. They attached small candles to the ends of tree branches with wax or pins. Before electricity was widely available, people didn't usually put up their trees until December 24 because of the risk of fire. Once electric Christmas tree lights were invented, people started to put up trees earlier, and leave them up longer. The American custom of using electric lights began in 1882 when Edward Johnson an associate of Thomas Edison, hand-wired 80 red, white and blue bulbs and wound them around a rotating evergreen tree. Then, in 1895, President Grover Cleveland set up a lighted Christmas tree in the White House and the general public began to notice. So began the tradition. General Electric (Edison's company) began bringing good things to light as the 1800s came to a close, offering hand-blown bulbs that needed to be wired together like

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Kiss, Please By Tresa Erickson When preparing for the holiday season, people observe various traditions from decorating a Christmas tree to hanging stockings from the mantel to tying a sprig of mistletoe in a doorway. Anyone familiar with the mistletoe tradition knows that meeting under it often ends in a kiss, as the song "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" alludes to. But what is the history behind the mistletoe tradition? Although parasitic by nature, mistletoe has long been considered a mystical, magical plant. Many ancient cultures believed the plant to heal sickness, protect life and enhance love and fertility. Europeans often hung it over the entrances to their homes, barns and stables to ward off bad spirits.

Legend has it that couples in love that kiss beneath the mistletoe will one day marry and have a long, happy life together.

The plant was also considered a symbol of peace in many cultures. The Druids, for example, believed it to be so powerful that warring clans would cease

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battle upon the first sight of the plant. In Scandinavia, individuals meeting under it in conflict could declare a truce or kiss and make up. In the Norse myth of the death of the god Balder, the mistletoe has potent but promising properties. Balder dreams he is going to die and tells his mother Frigga. Alarmed, Frigga secures promises from everything and everyone not to harm Balder, except for the mistletoe. Aware of this, the mischievous god Loki tricks the blind god Hoder into shooting Balder with an arrow made of

mistletoe. Balder dies, much to Frigga's horror. As Frigga sheds tears on the mistletoe plant, its berries turn white. Eventually Frigga brings Balder back to life, and in celebration, kisses everyone she meets under the mistletoe. From that day forward, the mistletoe brings only kisses of joy to those who come into contact with it. The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe was the basis of kissing balls held in England during the 18th century. Any girl caught beneath the mistletoe could not refuse a kiss of friendship or love and would be married within a year. Today, in some parts of England, the mistletoe must be burned on the 12th night so that all of young men and women who have kissed beneath it may marry. Mistletoe remains a holiday tradition associated with kissing in many countries today. People often hang up a sprig of mistletoe in a doorway or room and exchange a kiss whenever they meet beneath it. Legend has it that couples in love that kiss beneath the mistletoe will one day marry and have a long, happy life together.

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“BEING THANKFUL FOR WHAT WE HAVE” “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” – Philippians 4:6 It has been said, “Gratitude is the believer’s first response to God.” That is because we have so much to be thankful for … Jesus Christ … the Bible … the Church … Salvation … Resurrection … and Eternal Life to name a few. We can add to the list the everyday blessings we often take for granted such as family … friendships … democracy … and freedom. Most of us know people who are not rich in things but are rich in things that matter most. In one of the churches I served we sent out teams of two to visit members in their homes for the annual stewardship campaign. One team returned saying that a person they judged to have very little made a very generous commitment … a modern day example of the Biblical “widow’s mite.” We often do not appreciate what we have until we no longer have it. There is a wonderful story about a farmer who had lived on the same farm all his life, but now he desperately craved a change. So he decided to sell the old place and buy another more to his liking. He listed the farm with a real estate agent, who looked over the property and prepared an ad for the newspaper. The agent read to the farmer this very flattering description: “Beautiful farmhouse, ideal location, excellent barn, good pasture, fertile soil, up-to-date equipment, well-bred stock. Near town, near church, near school. Good neighbors.” “Wait a minute,” said the farmer. “Read that again.” And again the description was read, “Beautiful farmhouse, ideal location …” “Changed my mind,” said the farmer. “I’m not gonna sell. All my life I’ve been looking for a place just like that!” Again, we need to open our minds and eyes and be thankful for what we have. Prayer: Dear Lord, give me one thing more, a grateful heart. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Peace to you and please join us this Sunday in a church where “Jesus’ love is lived.”

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OBITUARIES Sharon Lea MEACHAM

Patricia Ann WALL AGE 69 - OTSEGO

AGE 62 - GLASGOW, KENTUCKY

Patricia passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Wall was born May 26, 1942 in Kalamazoo to John and Amy (Youngblood) Foster and was a lifelong resident of the area. Pat was a devoted homemaker and loved taking care of her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Otsego. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading and knitting. On October 16, 1959 in Parchment she married Kenneth “Ken” Wall, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are her children, Tina (Tom) Titus and Kenneth (Lori) Wall, Jr., of Otsego, Kevin (Diana) Wall and Keith (Gini) Wall of Allegan; five grandchildren, Aimee (Jacobo) Soliman, Becki Krueger, Kristen Donovan, Aeryk Granger and Mikayla Wall; three great-granddaughters, Madisyn, Hannah and Isabella; two sisters, Betty Wittaker and Barb Armintrout; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters, Suzie Foster and Darlene Axe. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Otsego, Pastor Merlyn Jones officiating. Contributions in memory of Pat may be made to the First Baptist Church of Otsego.

Sharon died Friday, November 11, 2011 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Kentucky. Sharon was born in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Bruce Fenner and Mary Cochran Raith. Mrs. Meacham was an administrative assistant for Gray Construction Co. Survivors include her husband Richard; her step-father Gerald Raith of Kalamazoo; sisters Kathy (Mark) Knowlton of Glasgow, KY, Linda (Rick) Cramer of Plainwell, Kim (Bryon) Sheldon of Pulaski, TN, Fran (Bob) Kennicott and Bev Roman of Plainwell; brothers Richard (Deb) Raith of Gobles and Bill (Sharon) Fenner of Martin; sisters-in-law Jan Gerhart of Climax and Sherry (Don) Hurlbut of Ligonier, IN and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother Clifford Fenner. Funeral services were held Monday, November 14 at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home in Kentucky. Burial in Michigan at East Martin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

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AGE 69 - PLAINWELL

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

Judith died Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at her residence. She was born May 31, 1942, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Woodman) Palmer. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Bonnie Kenfield; and one granddaughter. She is survived by her partner of 23 years, Robert Fuller of Plainwell; her daughter, Deborah (Gary) Roys of Plainwell; 10 grandchildren, including, Jessica Andrews of Plainwell, Christina Loviska of Jackson, Lisa (James) Decker of Maryland, Jason (Syndy) Roys of Indiana, Andrea ( Juan) Cruz of Alabama; Bob’s children, Michael (Jackie) Fuller of Rapid River, Michigan, Vicki Fuller of Plainwell, Debbie Ellis of Kalamazoo and Sheri Dillon of Kalamazoo; nine greatgrandchildren, including Addison, Julian and Hope; brother, Paul (Elaine) Palmer of Virginia; and her best friend and sister of the heart, Alice Munk of Portage. The family will meet friends for lunch and memories at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 19th, at the Gun Plain Township Hall, 381 – 8th St., Plainwell, Michigan. Rather than send flowers, we ask that donations be made to Christian Neighbors, P.O. Box 53, Plainwell, MI 49080.

The final drop-off date is December 16th, 2011

The Otsego Chamber of Commerce announces the Otsego Christmas Parade & Santa’s Visit after the parade (Cider & Cookies!) @ Chamber Hall Friday, December 2nd at 7pm Looking for local organizations and businesses to participate in the parade. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday November 30th. Email director@otsegochamber.org or call 269-694-6880 for more details. Community Breakfast - Martin UMC November 19 - 8:00-10:30am at 969 E. Allegan St., Martin Proceeds for utilities assistance. Please, Don’t Drink and Drive!

The Quarterly Distribution of Surplus Commodities in Allegan County (December is Re-certification month ) A.C.R.D.C., located at 323 Water St., Allegan, (269.673.5472) will distribute grape joice, peas, corn, milk, oats, pears, short grain rice, spaghetti and tomato sauce. Distribution will be 9am-12noon and 1-4pm Fri., December 2nd, 2011 at A.C.R.D.C. Commodities will be distributed at A.C.R.D.C. Mon.-Fri. of the next week at the same times and will continue as long as there is food to give out or until 4pm Fri., December 9th, whichever occurs first. Distribution for other sites - Friday, Dec. 2nd Otsego . . Old St. Margaret’s, 245 Court St. . 9-11am Pullman . . . Health Center, 5498 109th . . . 9-11am Wayland . . .Ambulance, 911 S. Main. . . . 1-3pm

New 2012 Calendars Now On Sale at the Otsego Museum, Jo’s Hallmark, Otsego Antique Mall and at www.otsegohistory.org. $7

SPENCER’S 2011

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Everyone welcome... Come One... Come All Otsego United Methodist Church 223 E. Allegan St. (M-89)

Monday, November 21st 11:00am-2:00pm • Donations Accepted • Delivery Available If you would like to help, need a ride, or need dinner delivered

Please call the Church 269-694-2939 or Iris 269-692-3136 Those who attended Plainwell 2010 dinner are welcome!

Lenard J. KLING AGE 79 - OTSEGO

Lenard passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at his home. Mr. Kling was born October 16, 1932 in Otsego Township to Charles and Ida (Herbst) Kling and was a lifelong resident of the area. During the Korean War Lenard served his country in the U.S. Army. On June 4, 1953 in Otsego he married the former Patricia Stephens, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Lenard Kling, Jr. and Kevin (Shelley) Kling, both of Otsego; granddaughters Amanda (Wayne) Vandenburg of Clarksville and Randi (Joe Gauthier) Kling of Plainwell; sisters, Caroline Kling and Irene Haas, both of Otsego; his brother, Richard (Ann) Kling of Plainwell ; sisters-in-law, Glenda Kling of Olivet and Shirley Kling of Plainwell; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his siblings, Esther (Bill) Peterson, Minnie (Norman) Pike, Carl (Irma) Kling, Alice (Clare) Drake, Ray (Wanda) Kling, Ed Kling and Don Kling. Friends may visit with his family from 6 to 8pm Friday at the Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00am, Rev. Mark Minegar officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego. Contributions in memory of Lenard may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Arrangements by the

Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Otsego Area Veterans Memorial in Otsego’s Memorial Park Donate a commemorative brick for a veteran, $65/brick. Each brick will have a veteran’s name and service information. Proposed date for Memorial Dedication will be Memorial Day, 2012. Contact Jan at (269)694-6328 for ordering info. “Freedom is not free”

Sponsored by VFW Post 3030, MMAP-Certified Counselor available @ American Legion Post 84 & Citizens Committee Christian Neighbors, Plainwell to help you find the right prescription/supplemental plan. Open enrollment thru Dec. 7th, 2011. Free Wood: Red pine, 1 truckload only. Call Need help? Call 269-685-4166 by Dec. 5th. (269)501-8876

Memorial Gospel Singing Wellness Activities • Lifetime Fitness Class - M,W, F, 9:00-10:00am at Hicks Gym, Plainwell M,W, F, 1:00-2:00pm at Plainwell Comm. Center - $30/6 week session - 685-0723 Support Groups - Monthly, no charge, Meets in BPH conference rooms. No registration required

• Enhance Wellness Support Group - Meets First Thursday of Month 1:00-2:00pm December 1st ... Annual Christmas Party • Breast Cancer Support Group - 4th Tuesday of the month - 7:00-9:00pm - 685-0732 • Better Breathers Club - 3rd Tuesday of the month 10:00-11:30am at Baraga Manor, Otsego - 685-0740 • Blood Pressure Screening - Free - Appointment - 685-0723 • Cholesterol Screening - Appointment - 685-0723 Art exhibit currently on display! About 50 pieces of various kinds of art - all local artists.

An evening of Gospel music and singing featuring the AMAZING GRACE GOSPEL GROUP and friends will be offered

Sunday, Nov. 20th • 6-8pm Plainwell Community Center, 798 E. Bridge St.

The Event is intended to honor loved ones, military personnel and public safety officers who have passed away. Admission is FREE! Bring a dessert to share. Sponsored by; Etta Marchall, Hazel Bumgart, Jean Bellingar, John Terry and Kenneth Terry in memory of their parents Clint and Jessie Terry, married 73 years.

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VACANT LAND FAIR LAKE (10016871) Great buildable lot on Fair Lake channel, which is 33â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide. Level lot w/100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of frontage. Very quiet & private. $29,900. Ingrid Pagano 420-9864

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COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 19, 2011....Phone 694-9431

HAROLD ZEIGLER

PLAINWELL

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Now Buying Non-working Plasma & LCD TVs. Call 269)382-1540 or 1-800-286-8675. Ted’s Appliance. Fill your propane tanks here year round! Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, 269.685.8781 or www.qualityproductsplainwell.com

Did You Miss the city curbside leaf pick-up? Still have leaves on trees? Call MNS Lawn Care to clean up the yard and haul them away. Licensed & insured. (269)692-3003 www.mnslawncare.com

Shoppers Guide is on Facebook! Visit our site for every day rates and monthly specials! Nancy’s Kitchen will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, 11/25 for the holiday. Pop’s Tree Removal and Stump Grinding: (269)685-2115 20% off all trees in November! Licensed, insured. (269)377-0176, (269)694-9549 . Leaf Clean-up, driveway repair, mowing, landscape services, bobcat and backhoe Will Haul Free! Appliances, cars, all met- work. Call D&D Landscape (269)303-0796 als. Also farm equipment, lawn tractors & mowers, snowblowers, travel trailers, any Housecleaning: Reliable, trustworthy, with scrap metal. Call (269)685-4034 or references. By the hour or job. Plainwell/Ot(269)377-7957. sego area (269)694-6176

Plumbing, Plumbing, Plumbing, Plumbing, Plumbing . . . . No one gets there quicker or does it better. Great Lakes Plumbing (269)349-1644 Allegan (269)673-6000.

Attention Elderly or Disabled! Need help Home Towne Plumbing: 31 years experiwith house keeping, grocery shopping, meal ence! All work done by owner. Located in prep? Call for free consultation. Otsego, (269)694-5233 269-271-0941

Robins Jewelers: Only 35 days until Christmas. Start layaways today and pay off by Christmas. 119 N. Farmer, Otsego 269-692-6277.

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269-685-5800

Stop in for Lunch! THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Nov. 21 - 25, 2011

Monday Turkey Reuben . . . . . . . . .$6.49 Tuesday Twice Baked Potato Cup of soup (choice of 3) . . . .$5.95 Wednesday Vegetarian . . . . . . . . . . .$7.49

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with fries & slaw

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UP TO

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COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 19, 2011....Phone 694-9431

November is Homelessness Awareness Month By helping Christian Neighbors help others, You May Win!! This is just one of the true stories of families helped by Christian Neighbors.... Jason and Amber were homeless for several months. Jason was hospitalized in Tennessee and almost lost his life. He has a heart condition and was on life support at one time. Jason is now in rehab, learning to walk again and improving his speech. Christian Neighbors has been blessed to help them find and secure affordable housing, help with budgeting and to provide food. Jason and Amber are preparing for the birth of their first child, and are grateful to Christian Neighbors for providing assistance, resources and hope. Not having a place of your own due to health conditions seems unfair. Not having the security of a home while pregnant can be traumatic. I’m thankful we were able to help this young couple. As the leaves are falling off the trees and frost is on the ground in the mornings, I’m very thankful they have a place of their own. I’m always thoughtful of others who may be homeless or just a paycheck away. Let November (Homeless Awareness Month) be a time you thank God for the security of being able to sleep in your own warm bed. I challenge you also to remember all those who don’t.

Christian Neighbors has been serving the most vulnerable individuals and households within our community since 1983.

WE PROVIDE: Food boxes each month for those who need it. Emergency financial assistance with rental evictions, utility shut-offs and needed prescriptions. Financial management classes to the general public. Personalized budgeting and mentoring to those who need a little help. Veteran Service Officer available 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Free tax clinic through United Way Partnership (February 4, 2012). Help with food stamp applications.

"Neighbors Caring for Neighbors"

WE DEPEND ON YOU, OUR COMMUNITY NEIGHBORS,

TO HELP US IN THIS IMPORTANT WORK.

In 2010 we provided over $231,000 in emergency assistance and food to thousands of people in our

communities of Plainwell, Otsego & Martin.

CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS 282 12th Street, Plainwell • 269-685-4166 • email: info@christianneighbors.org Please tear out the following coupon and mail back with your financial support. Your donation is subject to appropriate TAX CREDITS and charitable tax refunds.

If your coupon is drawn YOU WILL WIN one of the following: Grand Prize: 4-Days and 3-Nights at a Wyndham Vacation Resort of your choice to be used anytime in 2012 First Prize: Dynacraft 18 Speed – 26” Mountain Bike Second Prize: $100 Belle Tire Gift Certificate

DRAWING ON DECEMBER 30, 2011

CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS ❍ Yes! I want to help prevent homelessness and care for those in need in my community. Enclosed is my tax deductible gift of:

$___________________________

Name_________________________________________ Phone__________________________ Address____________________________________ Email ______________________________ City____________________________________State_____________ Zip Code______________ This gift is in honor of/memory of (circle one) __________________________________________ Send acknowledgement to: ________________________________________________________ Please return this form and your check to Christian Neighbors: PO Box 53, Plainwell, MI 49080

Telephone: 269-685-4166 Fax: 269-685-4178 info@christianneighbors.org www.christianneighbors.org