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Saturday, January 11, 2014 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Phone (269) 945-9554 1351 North M-43 Highway • Hastings, MI 49058-0188

ortunately, it was just a small number of the children that he delivered who greeted Dr. Oscar deGoa this week to honor his retirement from obstetric medicine after a 41-year career. Not that the rest of the more than 7,000 babies he’s delivered in Barry County wouldn’t have wanted to add their own thanks. From the time he arrived at Pennock Health Services Jan. 2, 1973, deGoa established a relaxed, kind and compassionate manner that was always evident in his love for his family and community, as well. Though he retires from a 24/7 discipline that never afforded more than a two-week vacation each year, deGoa now retires to a life in which he wants to give to his church and his community. In typical deGoa fashion, he views his new life as a chance to thank that same community for the opportunities it extended him. Helping begin that celebration with him this week are (from left) Joel Gelderloos, 3; Sandy Faubert, 5; Lily Faubert, 10; Joey Faubert, 12; Alyssa Dipert, 12; Eric Dipert, 9; Evie Faubert, 7; and Lucy Faubert, 3, on deGoa’s knee. Look inside to learn more of the man who helped deliver life to the children of this community and, in turn, to the community itself.

1. RANCH HOME IN COUNTRY Hastings schools * Main floor laundry * Paved main road * Extra large 24’ x 32’ garage * Basement * 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Call Mark . . . . . . . $84,900

2. JUST REDUCED - RANCH Nice 4 bedroom - 4th bedroom or family room * 1 1/2 baths * 1128 sq. ft. * Newly painted * Open living room and kitchen area * Large 2 1/2 stall garage. Call Cindy . . . . . . $69,900

3. GORGEOUS SETTING ON 6 ACRES! Minutes from town * Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home * Open floor design * Updated kitchen featuring Frigidaire stainless steel appliance & Corion countertops * Large living room w/open staircase * Family room w/fieldstone fireplace * Main floor master suite * Energy efficient Geo Thermal heating & cooling system * 30x40 pole barn plus 20x40 animal barn! Call Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $219,900

4. COUNTRY SETTING 2 bed, 2 bath * Over 2 acres * Well maintained * Many updates * Beautiful yard including 2 storage sheds. Call Leanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,900

5. GUN LAKE - LAKEFRONT! 50 ft. of private lake frontage in Robbins Bay * Sandy solid bottom * 2 bedrooms, 1 bath * 3 Season porch * View of the lake * Large garage * Needs some TLC! Call Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . $189,900

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6. LUXURY ON GUN LAKE! Well appointed contemporary home on Hastings Point * Elegant living room, dining room * 4 season room overlooks over 100 ft. of pristine shoreline * Master suite overlooking lake with Jacuzzi * 3 additional bedrooms * 2 additional baths * newly stained cedar siding * Naturally landscaped with trees, shrubs, perennials * attached 2 car garage. You must see this! Call Tom. . . . . . . . $499,000

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7. LOOKING FOR A HOME WITH CHARACTER! This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has hardwood floors, open staircase, original woodwork, French doors, and a fireplace in the living room * New oak kitchen, replacement windows, newer furnace w/central air, and more * 2 Stall attached garage plus a storage building out back! Call Larry. . $107,500

8. SOUTHERN BARRY COUNTY! Park like country setting * 2 lots * 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths * Full basement * Extra large 2 car garage * Plenty of trees and seclusion! Call Mark . . . $89,900

10. NEW PRICING 3 bedrooms, 2 baths * Great room of living room of living room, dining area and kitchen * Game area in lower level walkout * 2 stall attached garage * 8 x 12 back deck * Setting on 1 acre overlooking Little Pine Lake! Call Ron . $102,900

11. TIS THE SEASON For move in ready buying! This 4 bed/2.5 bath is lovingly cared for and ready for you! Large rooms, newer ranch w/ walkout on 5 acres w/ pole barn! Call Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,900

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9. COZY HOME IN HASTINGS! Ranch style * 3 bedrooms * Wood flooring * Fireplace in living room * Open floor plan * 2+ stall garage * Great location near school! Call Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,900

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12. NEW LISTING 2+ bedrooms ˆ 2 baths * Needs work * Great investment property. Call Dianne. $24,900

COMMERCIAL! 1929 +/- sq. ft. in a very desirable area. This building is set up for a doctor’s office and has lots of possibilities. Large lobby, 4-5 patient rooms, kitchen area, 2 bathrooms, and lots of storage. Ample parking and close to Gun Lake! Call Dianne . $175,000

ATTENTION HUNTERS 65 acres of beautiful land * Woods * Pond * Grasslands * Tillable * Paved road * Close to Hastings * Area of quality bucks. Call Mark. . $199,900

VACANT PARCEL! High visibility, location on M-37. Paved parking lot. Call Larry . . . . . . . $95,000

COMMERCIAL! HIGH VISABILITY, zoned mixed use. 2.83 acre parcel located on high traffic M43/M-37 Hwy. west of Hastings. Call Larry . . . . . . . . . $149,900

PRICE REDUCED! Fantastic 60+ acres w/ easy access to M-37 * Very secluded rolling property w/ woods, water, and a large horse barn * Land contract possible! Call Justin $179,000

BUILDING IN THE COUNTRY! 2,070 sq. ft. building * 1.2 acres * Parking area available * Lots of possibilities, would make a great Child Care Facility! Call Dianne . $79,900 TWO BUILDING LOTS South of Nashville on M-66. Near Dowling Rd. on the East side of M-66. Call Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,900 WILD ACRES – CENTRAL BARRY COUNTY Hastings 10 acre paradise – stream, pine, and hardwoods. Bordering 80 acres of State and across the road from another 50 acres of state ground. Call Ron ........................$39,900

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1. Again this year, the January Series of Calvin College will come to the Hastings Public Library. The library will be one of 44 locations worldwide to broadcast the often sold out lecture and cultural arts series from the college. The 27th annual January series will feature a lineup of speakers who are engaged in some of the nation’s most important and timely discussions. The programs are free and you are invited to the library (12-30-1:30) each weekday through January 28. For a complete list of speakers and their topics log on to www.calvin.edu/january or call 616-526-7018. 2. The very talented couple of Kensinger and Alice Jones, both well known for having a “way with words” will again sponsor their annual “Write Away” competition to encourage local students to develop their writing skills and to enter their compositions in a competition with other students garnering cash prizes, appropriate plaques and other recognition of their talents. Categories include poetry, short stories, feature stories and essays. There is still no category for a column about life in a small town, but we are still working on the sponsors to include one. In the meantime, submit your column to the South Jefferson Street News and you may win a $5 gift certificate and we may publish your column as a “guest column” in this Reminder. Details, rules, entry blanks and more information are available at the English Departments of Barry County High Schools or from the Barry Community Foundation, 269945-0526. The entry deadline is February 3, winners will be announced in April. 3. The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will present Chef Richard Centala in “Creating Delicious Desserts” featuring torts, crisps, cakes and poached fruits next Saturday afternoon, January 18, from 3-5 p.m. at the institute. Cost is $15 for members, $18 for non-members. Call 269-7214190 or log on to cedarcreekinstitute.org to register or get more information. 4. The Hastings Public Library Story Times will explore “Barns and Farms” this week using music, stories, crafts and more. The Toddler Story Time for those kids from 18-26 months meets each Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. and the Pre-School Story Time meets for kids ages 3-5 each Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. To find out more about these programs and the many other programs at the library call 269945-4263 or log on to www.hastingspubliclibrary.org. 5. The Movies Memories and Milestone film series at the Hastings Public Library features little known films this month. The presentation this Thursday evening is “Adventure in Baltimore” featuring Shirley Temple, Robert Young and John Agar. The feature and discussion runs from 4:30 until 8 p.m. As usual, this and all library programs are free to all. 6. The Hastings Adventist Community Center serves over 1000 people each year by providing needed clothing, bedding, towels, small furniture and more to those in need. Everything is given without charge or obligation of any kind. The poor economy has increased the need and the center especially needs donations of men’s and boy’s jeans, kid’s socks and bedding in good condition. Those who are in need should visit the center on the corner of Green and East Streets from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Mondays and Wednesdays. Donations are also gratefully accepted during those hours. 7. Two downtown churches in Hastings share their bounty with the community every week. The First United Methodist Church serves a Light Soup Supper every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. at the church on the corner of Green and Church streets. The Emmanuel Episcopal Church at the corner of Center Street and Broadway in Downtown Hastings serves a hot protein rich breakfast every Saturday morning from 8 until 9:30 a.m. Both meals are open to all. Donations are accepted by not necessary. 8. January is National Pie Month and one of the feature events is the annual Mike Smith South Jefferson Street Pie Contest. You are invited to enter your best homemade pie in the competition. When you enter you get a $5 gift certificate and a bag of Medbug Caramel Corn. Mikey will judge the entries (with our help) and declare a winner. If Mikey likes your pie best, you get another $5. If you don’t win, better luck next year. If you think Mikey was unfair in his judging, playing favorites, bake another pie and play the “pie in the face” with him. Those of you tempted to dismiss this contest as unworthy of your pie making skills should be aware that former contestants have gone on to fame and fortune at such prestigious events as the Barry County Fair, Hastings Summerfest, the Charlton Park 4th of July Celebration, the Michigan State Fair and beyond. 9. Hastings: What you always wanted your hometown to be.

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R i S Receive Social i lS Security i or SSI? R Rent or O Own Y Your H Home? ? You may qualify for the Homestead Property Tax and Home Heating State Credits! What to Bring to Your Appointment: * Social Security cards for ALL household members listed on tax return * Wage Information (W-2 and 1099) * Pension and Social Security Statements (1099-R and 1099-SSA) * Interest and Dividend Statements (1099-INT and 1099-DIV) * Mortgage Interest Statement (1098) or Rent Receipts * Property Tax Receipts for any property taxes PAID in 2013 * Tuition Payments Statement (1098-T) * Documentation of Charitable Contributions * Child Care Expense Statement * Non Taxable Income Amounts: Child Support, DHS payments, SSI * Heating Costs for Nov 2012 through Oct 2013

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GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL!!! Do you know a 4 year old that is not in preschool this year? Hastings has FREE preschool openings available at Northeastern Elementary school. Children who turned 4 by November 1st and meet criteria determined by the State of Michigan can attend preschool four days a week. For more information, contact Barry ISD @ 269.945.9545 and ask for Julie Guenther @ x 163 or go to www.barrygreatstart.org and complete an application.

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FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK I would like to take this opportunity to say that I hope you all had a safe and happy holiday season. It was a unique holiday season with the power outage, and one I am sure we will not soon forget. I would also like to say thank you to the community and parents for your continued support of our school district. Our district will continue to move forward this semester. The district has started the process of searching for a new superintendent and will be seeking input from all stakeholder groups along the way. The Hastings Area School System will continue to move forward with strategic planning, Capturing Kid’s Hearts training, and other important district initiatives as the search proceeds. Again, thank you for all you do for our children and community. Chris Cooley Interim Superintendent Hastings Area School System

HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM SCHOOL HOURS ELEMENTARY 8:00 a.m.– 3:15 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 8:00 a.m.– 3:10 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL 7:50 a.m.– 3:05 p.m.

NOTIFICATION OF MANDATORY SPECIAL EDUCATION ACT Public Act 198 of 1971, the Mandatory Special Education Act, establishes the right of persons with disabilities, from birth through the age of 25, to equal opportunity within the public schools. THIS MEANS THAT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DO NOT NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THEY ARE SCHOOL AGE TO BENEFIT FROM SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. It is important that help be obtained for those with disabilities at the earliest possible age. In the State of Michigan, this help is free and available through your public schools. A team of educational specialists evaluates the child to determine the type and degree of disability and the best program placement. This evaluation often includes medical specialists.

Pre-primary Special Education services are available for the: MENTALLY IMPAIRED EMOTIONALLY IMPAIRED PHYSICALLY AND OTHERWISE HEALTH IMPAIRED (POHI) HEARING IMPAIRED VISUALLY IMPAIRED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRED SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABLED So, if you have, or know of, a pre-school child who may benefit from these services, call: Matt Goebel, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 232 W. Grand Street Hastings, MI 49058 269-948-4400

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Hastings Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. If you feel you have been the victim of such discrimination, please contact the district's compliance officer: Director of Curriculum and Instruction Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street • 269-948-4400

Watch D.O.G.S. come to Hastings Elementary Schools The watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) national program began this fall at Central Elementary and North Eastern Elementary Schools. The program is designed to bring positive male role models into schools. Dads, or any other positive male role model sign up to spend a day in classrooms, helping in the cafeteria and playgrounds. Over 60 dads have signed up between Central and Northeastern. Star Elementary and Southeastern Elementary hope to have the program running in their buildings soon. From Left to Right, Kaila Gillespie, Bridget Thayer, Lily Hyatt, Brandon Miner, Shianne Hinckley, Konrad Hester, Student representatives from Mrs. Letot's and Mr. Nauta's first hour classrooms. Once again, the Hastings Middle School staff and students held their annual Food Drive. The Saxon Pride Club organizes the food drive, packs up the food and delivers it to the food bank at the United Methodist Church where it is used to help feed local families. Money is also collected each year to help out charities. This year, Middle School students and staff collected enough to donate $300 in Walmart gift cards to help local families buy toys for their kids. Pet food was also purchased for the Barry County animal shelter and $200 was donated to St. Jude's Children's hospital. Any remaining money will be used to purchase school supplies for kids in need.

State Choir Natalie Anderson, Hannah LaJoye, Ariel Leonhardt, and George Murphy - members of the HHS Varsity Singers have been accepted through auditions to participate in the 2014 state honors choir. This is a very competitive competition that involves 1500+ pre-qualified students across the state of Michigan. Only about 300 students get the honor of participating at this state event. The Michigan Music Conference will be held from January 16th and January 18th at the DeVos Center. The public is welcome to attend. Natalie Anderson participated in this group last year and also received the best in state honors for her high audition scores.

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Virtual Academy The HHS Virtual Academy has gotten off to another great start this school. The Virtual Academy is located upstairs in the Community Education and Recreation Center, and is open to its students daily, from 7:50 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. Parents or students interested in getting more information about the Academy, contact Mr. Loomis or Mr. Haines at 269-945-6166.

Needed Substitute Bus Drivers – We Pay You While You Are Training. Interested or need more details – Call 269-948-4418

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Pictured Left to Right: Abigail Peake, Store Manager Scott Larson, Zoey Bennett, Principal Judy Johnson, Madilynn Peake.

We are very lucky to have Grandma Amy at Southeastern! She is a member of the Michigan Foster Grandparent Program. Grandma is very special to the students because she has a talent many people her age don't...... she loves technology. When you need a good "app" for reading she is the “GO-TO” girl in the building. Principal Judy Johnson says that there are many evenings that she stays up late at night to search for that "Special Book" that a child will love. Her passion is seeing the children grow and learn. She is the first person at my door when a child is in need of something. Grandma works with Mrs. Griggs everyday and together they touch the lives of each and every one they meet. Pictured below is Grandma Amy with first grader Alyssa Hartman. They are reading books on the computer.

Excellence, Desire, Pride The 2013 Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings Girls' Co-op Swimming & Diving Team swam and dove to a "Three-Peat" this season. For the third year in a row, the dedication and very hard work of the girls resulted in the Team winning every dual meet and taking first place in every invitational, and capturing its third OK Rainbow II Conference Championship! During this year's 11 win season, the girls established six school records, one pool record, one conference record, had six girls awarded AllConference honors, and qualified for the Division I state meet in three events. The Team motto is "EXCELLENCE, DESIRE, PRIDE" and the girls showed all of those traits not only in their athletic record, but also in their outstanding academic, citizenship, and sportsmanship accomplishments!

Southeastern Elementary was the recipient of a grant from the Wal Mart Corporation. This grant will be used to help teachers supplement the curriculum with much needed supplies and materials. This very generous gift is a blessing to the staff and students at Southeastern! Beth Peake, a parent of two of our students, took on this task and worked with the management at our local store. The students at South created a huge Thank You card to display at the store.

From the Socktober website There are 600,000 people without a home on any given night in the United States. SOULPANCAKE and KID PRESIDENT want one million people to prove that even the smallest acts of love, like donating a pair of socks, can make a big difference in the lives of the homeless!

This week, Mrs. Breckon's 5th grade class visited Mrs. Mosely and Mrs. Kietzman's kindergarten class. With books in tow, the fifth grader chose two little buddies to read to. Each Monday, the kindergartners and fifth graders will be pairing up and hope to eventually have the kindergartners reading to the fifth graders.

Start a new sock drive! Better yet, gather up socks and other basic essentials your local shelter might need as they prepare for winter. Never connected with your local shelter? Star School Fifth Graders collected 361 pairs of new socks to donate to the homeless and others in need. The idea came from watching a video of Kid President, who challenged kids to use the internet for good and gave the idea of collecting socks. The initiative was called Socktober. Mrs. Carlson and Mrs. Secord’s classes set a goal of one pair of socks for each kid in the two classes. That goal was met on the first week so the goal was increased to the equivalent of one pair of socks for every student in their entire school. The Student Council got involved and donated $50 from recent lunchtime pencil sales, the many students from other grades participate and WalMart in Hastings also chipped in with a generous gift card to help the students reach their goal. The classes will now decide where they will donate these new socks.

The High School PTO is hosting the first Hastings High School Expo on March 8, 2014 from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be a silent auction; vendor/craft booths; food; and a garage sale. Funds from this event will support several organizations within the high school, support classroom supplies and start raising funds to replace lockers! Your support is greatly needed … we are looking for silent auction items and Craft Vendors along with donations for our used items at the garage sale. Thank you for all your support and sharing this information with family and friends! Any questions on this event or how you can be supportive, please contact Mary Rivett. mrivett@hastingsmfg.com or 269948-4022 after 6 pm.

Check each school’s website for PTO Meeting Dates

*HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS WINTER SPORTS CALENDAR 2013 - 2014 Schedules subject to change without notice - Go to www.hassk12.org for up to date schedules HS Principal, Kevin Riggs * Athletic Director, Mike Goggins

~ GET CONNECTED ~ Hastings Area School System web site has valuable information at your fingertips! Check the district calendar, see the lunch menu, check school information, link to your students’ teachers, and much more.

Log on to www.hassk12.org and check us out!

Vision: Personalizing education so that students are inspired to achieve and empowered to succeed. Mission: In a safe, caring and collaborative environment, we provide excellent educational opportunities for all students through a rigorous curriculum and relevant programs.

Promise: SAXON PRIDE. Our commitment to excellence “We don’t wish for it. We work for it.”

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18,995

Navigation, DVD, 8-pass., 68,000 mi.

19,995

Cloth, heated seats, P/doors & remote start, 32,000 mi., fact. warr.

18,995

4 cyl., loaded, local trade-in, only 14,000 mi.

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2011 JEEP GR. CHEROKEE 2011 JEEP GR. CHEROKEE 2005 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2008 CHEVY AVALANCHE

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Front wheel drive, 3.0 V-6, fully loaded, 19,000 mi.

17,995

Laredo, 4X4, full power, 47,000 mi.

22,995

Laredo, 4X4, full power, only 15,000 mi.

25,995

4X4 Z71, jet black, leather, moon roof, loaded, 120,000 mi., 1-owner trade-in.

13,995

LTZ 4X4, leather, heated seats, 1-owner trade-in, 78,000 mi.

24,995

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2008 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2007 CHEVY CREW CAB 4X4 LTZ 2009 CHEVY EXT. CAB Z71 2005 CHEVY REG CAB 2WD 2011 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB

19,995

Duramax diesel, leather, loaded, 1-owner, 104,000 mi.

28,995

LTZ, leather, loaded, 78,000 mi., local trade.

23,995

4.3 V-6, auto., A/C, 47,000 mi.

9,995

4X4, leather, heated seats, loaded, 47,000 mi., 1-owner.

31,995

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06831106

LTZ 4X4, leather, moon roof, loaded, 122,000 mi. *For Qualified Buyers

THE TEAM YOU CAN COUNT ON! 632 E. Main St. Caledonia

Tim Harkema

John Harkema

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Bill Gavin

Greg Seif

Bill Seif

Sales

* See Dealer for Details. On select certified vehicles Get 1.9% 36 mo. on Select GM Certified

SUVs • CARS

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New! 2014 CHRYSLER 300

New! 2014 RAM 1500 SLT

AWD & 27 Miles Per Gallon!

Crew Cab, 4x4, Big Horn Edition!

Leather, power windows/ locks/seat, navigation, heated seats & more!

5.7L Hemi, remote start, spray-in bedliner, 21 mpg, rear camera, more!

32282

New! 2014 JEEP PATRIOT

New! 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE

23 MPG, 4x4... Great In Snow!

The Wait Is Over... The New Cherokee Is Here!

per mo.

35413

per mo.

U-Connect w/voice command, bluetooth, p. wind/locks, tilt, cruise, much more!

Air, automatic 9 speed, tilt, cruise, power wind/ locks and much more!

30642

per mo.

30464

per mo.

New! 2014 CHRYSLER 200

New! 2014 DODGE JOURNEY

Limited Edition, 29 Miles Per Gallon!

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Leather, automatic, tilt, cruise, power sunroof, navigation, more!

AWD, 7 passenger seating, V-6, U-Connect w/voice command, more!

25714

per mo.

30907

per mo.

Lease payments are with approved credit. Payments based on 10,000 miles per year. Taxes not included. First payment, tax, plate due at signing. Let us build a custom lease for you! See dealer for details

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2014 CRUZE LT

2014 IMPALA LT

LEASE FOR

149

269

MO.

PLUS TAX.

00 MO.

PLUS TAX.

W/$2339 DUE AT DELIVERY

W/$2719 DUE AT DELIVERY

2014 MALIBU

2014 EQUINOX

LEASE FOR

179

20900

MO.

PLUS TAX.

W/$2899 DUE AT DELIVERY

W/$2909 DUE AT DELIVERY

DOUBLE DOOR

2014 CAMARO AUTOMATIC

2014 SILVERADO

LEASE FOR

22900

4X4 - ALL STAR LEASE FOR

329

MO.

PLUS TAX.

00 MO.

PLUS TAX.

W/$2499 DUE AT DELIVERY

W/$2669 DUE AT DELIVERY

*All lease payments plus 6% sales tax and plate, deal number 62257.

ZERO DOWN!* DELIVERS YOUR CHOICE! 12 NISSAN PATHFINDER #17999. 4x4, 32K miles

369

22,990 OR

12 CAMARO CONVERTIBLE #17853. Loaded 300HP, 129” wheels, 28K miles

00 mo.

369

22,990 OR

11 GMC TERRAIN AWD #17932. Moonroof, 40K miles.

ONLY

329

20,500 OR

00 mo.

273

15,999 OR

189

10,990 OR

21,990 OR

#18053. Loaded, 39K

00 mo.

119

4,990 OR

mo.

12,990 OR

mo.

11,490 OR

189

mo.

#17902. loaded, 8K miles

00 mo.

179

10,990 OR

mo.

14,990 OR

25900

13,999 OR

#17977. 57K miles

225

mo.

12 CHEVY TRAVERSE

mo.

33900

$ 20,995 OR

12 FIAT 500 LOUNGE

mo.

12 CHEVY MALIBU LT

mo.

13 GMC YUKON SLT XL 4X4

#17955. Leather, 21K miles

30500

$ 17,990 OR

12 TOYOTA YARIS

13 CHEVY SPARK LS #18003. 2K miles.

209

#17963. 36K miles

#17935. 32K miles, power doors, loaded

12 NISSAN SENTRA

#18036. 1600 CC, 4K miles.

349

12,990 OR

06 SUZUKI BOULEVARD

11 GMC SIERRA 4X4 #17989. 88K miles

209

#9730C. Only 40K miles

#17940. 53K miles, 4 cylinder $

mo.

13 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

#18022. Auto., air, 47K miles.

08 CHRYS SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

12 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4

06 CHEVY SILVERADO

#17925. Leather, 25K miles.

00 mo.

59900

$ 38,990 OR

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Just Say “As advertised in the Reminder” Hastings Saturday, January 11, 2014

Tom’s Meat Bundles #1 VARIETY BUNDLE 41.5# $140.00 5# Chicken Legs 8# Whole Chicken 4# Bacon 4# Pork Chops 5.5# Beef Roast 4# Porterhouse Steak 4# Pork Sausage 5# Ground Beef 2# Tom’s Own Brats

1 $ 99 Ribeye Steak .... 7 $ 19 Pork Steak......... 2 $ 69 Pork Sausage......... 2 $ 69 Chicken Breast ...... 1 $ 99 Cube Steak. ...... 4 $ 99 Tip Roast........... 4 2/$ 00 Diced Ham ... 5 2/$ 00 Franks ...... 4 $ 99

USA All Natural Boston Butt

USDA CHOICE

Pork Roast .........lb.

Top Sirloin

#2 LEAN & HEALTHY 16.5# $95.00 2# Ground Round 2# Fillet Mignon 3# New York Strip Steak 2.5# Sirloin Tip Roast 2.5# Boneless Pork Chops 2# Ground Turkey 2.5# Boneless Chicken Breast

USA All Natural Semi Boneless

lb.

$ 99

USA All Natural

lb.

#3 ECONOMY 22# $75.00 3# Beef Roast 4# Whole Chicken 4# Hamburger 1.5# Sirloin Steak 2# Sausage 2.5# Pork Chops 2# Hamburg Patties 3# Round Steak

Tom’s Homemade Maple & Cajun

wt. 14 lbs. whole avg. ructions cutting inst Please have . in by 4:00 p.m

lb.

Stuffed

lb.

HOMEMADE TOM’S FRESH

Beer Bratwurst

lb.

USDA Choice Beef Sirloin

$ 59

#4 BUDGET 50# $155.00 5# Leg Qtrs. 8# Whole Chicken 10# Hamburger 4.5# Beef Roast 3.5# Pork Steak 4# Rib Steak 5# Round Steak 5# Hot Dogs 2# Hamburg Patties 3# Tom’s Own Brats

USA All Natural Lean Beef

lb.

Cumberland Gap

lb.

#5 BBQ 20.5# $125.00 4.5# Boneless Sirloin Steak 4.5# Porterhouse Steak 4.5# T-Bone Steak 4# Country Style Ribs 3# Thick Pork Chops

8 oz.

Eckrich excludes beef

12-16 oz.

UND LEAN FROM RO

Please order 24 hrs. in advance! #6 FAMILY PACK 21.5# $75.00 5# Chicken Leg Quarters 4# Ground Beef 3# T-Bone Steak 2# Beef Sizzler Steak 2# Tom’s Own Brats 3.5# Pork Roast 2# Pork Sausage #7 JUMBO 55# $200.00 3# Italian Sausage 3# Rib-Eye Steak 5# Country Style Ribs 7# Ground Beef 3# New York Strips 4# Stew Meat 3# Smoked Chops 4# Pork Cutlets 4# Cube Steak 10# Chicken Leg Qtrs 3.5# Pork Roast 5.5# Beef Roast #8 SEAFOOD $55.00 16 oz Orange Roughy 20 oz Tilapia 10 oz Cod 1.25# Salmon Fillet 20 oz Perch 16 oz Cooked Tail-On Shrimp #9 GOOD MORNING 15# $70.00 5# Bacon 3# Ham Steak 5# Sausage 4# Beef Sizzler Steak

f Ground Bee

$ 99

lb.

79 2/$ 00 Blackberries ... 3 2/$ 00 Strawberries .. 5 $ 00 Mangoes.................. 1 2/$ 00 Peppers .............. 3 Crispy

Fresh Deli Specials $ 49 3 $ 99 2 $ 99 2 $ 99 5 $ 99 4

Head Lettuce .......ea. Juicy

Yoder’s

6 oz.

Tapioca Pudding ....lb.

Clamshell

Tom’s Homemade

Cole Slaw ................lb.

1 lb.

Sandridge Greek Feta

Pasta Salad ............lb.

Fresh

Healthy One’s Smoked

Turkey Breast.........lb.

Colored

Dairy Fresh Longhorn

Cheddar Cheese.....lb.

Gallon Prairie Farms

3 24 oz. Prairie Farms $ 39 Cottage Cheese ................ 2 qts. Prairie Farm $ 69 Sherbet........................... 1 2/$ 00 French Onion Dip ...... 3 2/$ 00 Crescent Rolls ........... 4 2 ct. Chef America 2/$ 00 Hot Pockets ............... 4 10 ct. pk. Swiss Miss 2/$ 00 Hot Cocoa ................... 3 5-6 ct. Nature Valley 2/$ 00 Granola bars............... 5 2% Milk ...........................

$ 49

16 oz. Dean’s

8 oz. Pillsbury

10.5-10.75 Our Family Chicken Noodle or Tomato

3 16 oz. Our Family ¢ Saltine Crackers ...........99 6/$ 00

Soups ..........................

15 oz. Our Family Light or Dark

3 55-64 oz. Clorox 2/$ 00 Bleach ........................ 4 2/$ 00 Facial Tissue.............. 4 2/$ 00 Breads.......................... 3 5/$ 00

Red Kidney Beans ........

75-152 ct. Kleenex

22-24 oz. Aunt Millies Family Style

9.5-10 oz. Lays

Fresh

Broccoli Crowns ...lb. Red

Potatoes.........3 lb. White

Mushrooms......8 oz.

400 2/$ 00 3

2/$

Bulk White and Red

Onions ..................lb.

The Smokehouse

Frog Legs

T o m ’s H o m e m a d e

Pepperjack Hot Sticks

699

$ 29

2499

lb.

5 lb. box

6 15 pk. cans $ 99 Bud and Bud Light ..... 9 ++ Potato Chips ..............

2/$ 00

18 pk. cans

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Foxhorn

Wines

$ 99

Meat Market

269-945-5372 241 E. State Rd. Hastings MONDAY~FRIDAY 8AM TO 8PM SAT 8:30AM TO 8PM • SUN 10 TO 4

Haywood Family Cheese of Hastings

Tomsmarket.biz Sale ends Friday, January 17, 2014

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