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Saturday, March 5, 2016 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Phone (269) 945-9554 1351 North M-43 Highway • Hastings, MI 49058-0188

osalie Skiff is a little girl who touches the hearts of everyone she meets with her smile and laugh. In November, the 5-yearold needed surgery to correct severe scoliosis. Something went wrong and she was struck with temporary paralysis. That’s where Hastings High School construction trades instructor Jason Hoefler and his students jumped in to quickly design and build a wheelchair ramp so the little girl, who was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome, could get into her home a little easier. Read more about how her mother, Erin Skiff, takes care of a daughter with a severe disability and how people like Hoefler and his students make this a little easier, in today’s Reminder.

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1. 85 FT. OF LAKE FRONTAGE ON LONG LAKE! Create the perfect lakefront retreat * Detached one car garage w/loft is perfect for storing lake toys * Ideal for a cottage, but potential for a year round * Beautiful Long Lake is all sports & has great fishing * Close to Yankee Springs State Game Area where you can hunt, hike, cross country ski, and you’ll even find mountain biking & horse trails! Call Mark ............ $94,900 New Listing

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12. CUSTOM BUILT 3+ BEDROOM, 3 1/2 BATH HOME JUST MINUTES FROM TOWN! Updated throughout the main floor with fresh paint, new carpet, lighting & fixtures * Living room w/gas log fireplace * Large kitchen w/appliances * Spacious master bedroom includes updated master bath & walk-in closet * Main floor laundry * Finished walk-out lower level includes a 2nd kitchen, large family room, rec room/den, a full bath & possible 4th bedroom * 3rd stall of the 3 stall garage is heated * Beautifully landscaped yard w/ underground sprinkling, gazebo & small storage building all on 2 acres. Call Larry .......... $319,900

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5. NEW LISTING! Come check out this 3 bedroom, 2 bath farm house * This house has been renovated and looks amazing * Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet * Living room has a fireplace for a warm night at home * For the summer months the back yard has an in-ground pool * Nice large barn for storage * All this on over 3 acres! Call Leanne ......................... $127,900

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Jess Webb 2. GREAT COOK EDITION, LOCATION IN HASTINGS! 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths * Formal living room * Formal dining room * Family room in lower level * Spacious master suite with 2 walk in closets * Large deck over-looking winding creek * Large 2 car attached garage.

Call Mark ..................... $209,900

6. CHARMING RANCH STYLE HOME! Located right across the street from Middle Lake * 2 freshly updated bathrooms * Laminate flooring throughout * Lots of storage in the full basement * This home has been well taken care of and ready for its next owner! Call Tom ....$74,900

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3. NEW LISTING! This is a 3 bedroom farm house with 6 acres * Many up-dates * This house was in the midst of being renovated and just needs to be finished up * Many of the materials to finish the house are included * This is going to be a great place for someone with a little love!

Call Leanne .................... $89,900 New Listing

4. 3 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT HOME ON LONG LAKE! Large 24’ x 40’ +/- insulated pole barn/ garage * With a little TLC you could have a great year-round lakefront home for all to enjoy * Semi-private setting (only one neighbor to the east) * Beautiful Long Lake is all sports w/great fishing * Close to Yankee Springs State Game Area where you can hunt, hike, cross country ski, and you’ll even find mountain bike & horse trails. Call Mark ...$139,900

7. 201 INDIAN HILLS DR.!

Contemporary 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, 3 season glass porch with large deck area * 2 stall attached garage and another stand alone garage * Natural gas, A/C and beautiful views * Borders golf course. Call Ron .......... $189,500 PENDING

8. 5 ACRES ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN! 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths * Master bedroom with bath * Newer flooring * Main floor laundry * Besides the 3 stall attached garage, there is a 24x38 heated pole barn with 220 electric and 12 ft. ceilings * New roof and new septic! Call Larry ............................. $124,900

Tom Mohler 269-986-1197

Justin Peck Sales Manager 269-760-4965

Selected Miller Real Estate's Salesperson of the Month for February 2016

COMMERCIAL & VACANT LAND

GREAT BUILDING SITE! Just outside of town in peaceful subdivision 1.6 acre building lot * Perfect place to build your dream house today. Call Cindy .......................... $29,900

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9. CHARMING COTTAGE! 150' of frontage on Pine Lake * 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, open kitchen, dining area and living room with wood burning fireplace * 3 season room and large deck * 1.6 acres * Great fishing and beautiful views * Call and arrange a showing today! Call Cindy .............$95,900

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ATTRACTIVE WELL MAINTAINED HOME! 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home * Conveniently located near schools and shopping * New vinyl siding and replacement windows * Updated tile and re-done wood floors * Spacious kitchen, large living room, formal dining room & convenient main floor laundry * Large 2 stall detached garage. Call Larry ...$99,900

11. REASONABLE LAKE LIVING! This 2 bed/ 1 bath ranch is ready for you * Move right in at closing * Get yourself ready for spring and summer to enjoy the waterfront and cruise right into beautiful all-sports Thornapple Lake! Call Justin ............$85,000

LIST YOUR HOME NOW!

Our local real estate market is STRONG and HOMES ARE SELLING! This is creating a low inventory of homes for sale. Home prices are nearing, and in some cases exceeding “pre-market down turn” values. We have buyers looking in all segments of the market.

Call one of our knowledgeable, FULL TIME REALTORS at MILLER REAL ESTATE to see what your home is worth.

We may have a buyer for YOUR HOME!

Leanne Wilkins 269-350-6347

Jess Webb 616-350-7948

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Ron Lewis 269-908-2828

13. HASTINGS SCHOOL BUS STOPS A 1/2 MILE north if you prefer Hastings Schools!

This permanently affixed double wide has an attached 2+ car garage, and full daylight basement offering plenty of room for expansion and/or a 4th bedroom with the daylight window * This fine home features a main floor laundry, kitchen with dining area, large living room, master suite, & two full baths * Possession available at closing * Call & arrange a visit today. Call Mark ................................$94,900

14. 37+/- ACRES!! Nature enthusiasts will love this 37 acre property * This home has 2 beds, 2 full baths, MFL, and an open floor plan * Property has streams running through to a nice little fishing pond! Call Kara ............. $189,900

Larry Allerding, CRS, GRI, Assoc. Broker 269-838-6794

Mark Hewitt, Assoc. Broker 269-838-7005

BUSY DOWNTOWN STOREFRONT with private parking and access to the rear of the building at lower level * Partially finished lower level may offer opportunity for separate rental space * Main floor offers high ceilings, classic wood floors, and tin ceilings for tremendous charm and character * 2nd story space is ideal for storage, future expansion or possible apartment. Call Mark......... $126,900

SLICE OF IT ALL! This 100+ acre parcel is calling your name * Fantastic location just east of Hastings * Multitude of uses as property boasts tillable * Lake front, stream front, wooded and prairie grounds * Updated barn. Call Justin ....... $312,900

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Solid building - well maintained * Has an approved drivethrough window * Parking on site! Call Jess ............ $99,900

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Hastings City Bank adds value to the communities we serve by supporting our local non profit organizations with both our time and funding.

We are proud to have supported the following in 2015: Algonquin Lake Community Association Allegan County Search and Rescue Alzheimer's Association American Cancer Society American Legion Post #45 AYSO Soccer Camp Barry Community Foundation Barry County Animal Shelter Barry County Cares Barry County Chamber of Commerce Barry County Christian School Barry County Community Mental Health Barry County Economic Development Alliance Barry County Fair Barry County Relay for Life Barry County United Way Battle Creek Crop Walk Bellevue Antique Tractor Show Bellevue Athletic Boosters Bellevue Car Show Bellevue Indoor Soccer League Bellevue Lions Club Big Brothers Big Sisters, Barry County Bill Porter Memorial Charity Golf Outing Caledonia American Legion Caledonia Baseball Softball League Caledonia Education Foundation Caledonia Fall Harvest Festival Caledonia Women's Club Calhoun County Fair Calhoun County Senior Services Camp Manitou-Lin CASA for Kids, Inc. Charlton Park Village Foundation City of Hastings City of Marshall City of Marshall Farmers Market Community Music School Exchange Club of Hastings Exchange Club of Marshall Family Support Center of Barry County

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Middleville Rotary Club Music Center of South Central Michigan Nashville Car Show Nashville Route 66 Business Group New Year's Eve Community Celebration Northeastern Elementary PTO Oaklawn Hospital Paris Ridge Elementary PTO Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Robert L. May Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament South Christian Sports Boosters Spectrum Health Pennock Hospice Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital Spectrum Health Pennock Planned Giving Committee St. Rose of Lima School Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Thornapple Arts Council Thornapple Jazz Orchestra Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters Thornapple Kellogg Class of 2015 Thornapple Kellogg Schools Thornapple Players Village of Caledonia Village of Middleville Wayland Athletic Boosters Wayland Chamber of Commerce Wayland Graduation Party 2015 Wayland Hockey Boosters Wayland Main Street Wayland Youth Baseball and Softball Wayland Youth Football Club Women's Giving Circle of Barry County Women's Philanthropic Circle of Marshall YMCA of Barry County

Help us welcome our new Preferred Credit Union Hastings Branch Manager

AMY MEYERS

Hastings Branch Manager Preferred Credit Union

We are excited to introduce Amy Meyers as the new Preferred Credit Union Hastings Branch Manager. Amy comes to PCU with many years of experience and knowledge in the financial world and can help you with your financial goals and needs. When she isn’t at work you can find her spending time outdoors fishing, hunting and enjoying the beauty that Barry County has to offer. Amy is excited to meet the members of Preferred Credit Union and the local residents, and also get involved with her Hastings Community. Stop in the Preferred Credit Union Hastings Branch and help us welcome Amy to the Preferred CU family.

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Servings: 3 1 package Velveeta Shells & Cheese Bold, Chipotle 3/4 pound chopped, cooked chicken Boil 6 cups water in saucepan. Stir in shell pasta; cook 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Do not rinse.

Return to pan. Add cheese sauce and seasoning; mix well. Add chicken to prepared pasta.

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A traditional pasta and cheese is the perfect foundation for a delicious skillet dish, one-pot pleaser or casserole that blends familiar flavors with new ones to make an easy and complete weeknight dinner. Packaged options such as Velveeta Shells & Cheese can help shave preparation time, and with new bold Jalapeño and Chipotle flavors, you can bring the heat to a whole new level.

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Jalapeño-Bacon Shells and Cheese Servings: 3 1 package Velveeta Shells & Cheese Bold, Jalapeño 4 slices cooked and chopped bacon Boil 6 cups water in saucepan.

Stir in shell pasta and jalapeños; cook 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta and jalapeños. Do not rinse. Return to pan. Add cheese sauce; mix well. Add bacon to prepared pasta.

No cheesy pasta is complete unless it’s perfectly prepared. Follow these dos and don’ts to get your pasta just right: Do use lots of water.

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Beefy Nacho Shells and Cheese Servings: 3 1 package Velveeta Shells & Cheese Bold, Jalapeño 1/2 pound lean ground beef 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips Boil 6 cups water in saucepan.

Stir in shell pasta and jalapeños; cook 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta and jalapeños. Do not rinse. Return to pan. Add cheese sauce; mix well.

Meanwhile, brown ground beef in skillet; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water; simmer until most of the water is cooked off. Add meat mixture to cooked pasta with cheese sauce; mix well. Top with tortilla chips.

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