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Saturday, October 11, 2014 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Phone (269) 945-9554 1351 North M-43 Highway • Hastings, MI 49058-0188
arisa Kronenwetter first embraced an interest to identify backyard birds about six years ago. That curiosity has turned in to an almost daily practice of searching the skies, fields and woods for resident birds or rare species that may be passing through. She’s learned the calls, color patterns, plumage changes and migration routes of numerous species. She has recorded nearly 150 species landing in or flying over her yard this year and has contributed information on a worldwide online database. The 17-year-old unknowingly became a citizen scientist whose voluntary research contributes to global studies of animals, weather patterns and more. To read more about Marisa and other citizen science projects, look inside.
Larry Allerding, CRS, GRI, Assoc. Broker . . 269-838-6794 Mark Hewitt, GRI, Assoc. Broker . . . . . . . 269-838-7005 Cindy Winebrenner . . . . . . . 616-437-7729 Dianne Feldpausch, CRS, GRI, Sales Mgr . . . . . 269-838-1332 Ron Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269-908-2828 Tom Mohler . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269-986-1197 Justin Peck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269-760-4965 Leanne Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . 269-350-6347 Jess Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616-350-7948
NEW LISTING!
1. GREAT UPGRADES! Not a drive by! Major upgrades have been done * New drywall, windows, flooring, kitchen cabinets & more * 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths * Convenient mud room/laundry * All on 2.2 +/- acres in the country! Call Larry....$73,900
5. COUNTRY LIVING! Ranch walkout with 6.1 acres and a pond * 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room, kitchen, family room, laundry and office * Small animal barn and storage plus a 2 stall attached garage * Quiet peaceful setting. Call Cindy.............................$174,500
MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00-5:30 (269) 945-5182 • 1-800-420-9080 • 149 WEST STATE ST. HASTINGS
www.millerrealestate.net
NEW LISTING!
2. YEAR ROUND LAKEFRONT HOME! Located at the end of a culde-sac on Head Lake, this fine 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is ideal for the owner who wants lakefront privacy * Walkout lower level is unfinished, but could offer additional finished living space * Relax on the deck & enjoy a great view! Call Larry.......$197,000 NEW LISTING!
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3. PEACEFUL COUNTRY SETTING! 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths * Large living room, open stairway & kitchen with eating area * 2+Dettached garage * Large yard on 2 +/- acres! Call Cindy .......................$155,900
4 ATTN FHA & RURAL DEVELOPMENT BUYERS: 3 bedrooms * 1 bath * Main floor laundry * Living room with wood burner * Kitchen with slider to patio * Updated carpet and paint * A great value. Call Mark ...............................$69,900
6. PRICE REDUCED! Completely remodeled manufactured home * 2+ rolling acres * 4 large bedrooms, open family room * Spacious deck, large pole building * Main floor laundry * Wood fireplace, plus wood burning stove * Feels like brand new! Call Tom.................$119,900
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7. FOURTH WARD WITH POOL! In ground pool w/changing room and full bath at the pool side * 3 Season porch overlooks the pool area * 5 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath house w/2 car garage! Call Mark...............$94,900
8. GARDEN OASIS! Well maintained 4 bedroom home over 4 acres * Enjoy the fall colors from right out your back door * This secluded home is loaded with wildlife & has great set up for a green thumb! Call Jess. .$144,000
9. HASTINGS WEST SIDE! Cute as a pin * Move-in ready * 2 Bedrooms * 1 bath * Large backyard * Storage building/play house * Cheaper than rent! Call Mark................$64,900
10. BUILD YOUR OWN LOG HOME IN THE COUNTRY ON 8.7 +/- ACRES! This is a unique opportunity to finish a project log home * The log kit is at the site and ready to be assembled * Plans and materials list available! Call Larry for details........................$99,900
11. GREAT COUNTRY SETTING! Home on 70+/- acres * This 3 bedroom home needs some finishing work * Great hunting and recreation in addition to the 32.5 tillable acres. Call Larry............$249,900
12. WONDERFUL CITY HOME! Attractive well maintained 2 bedroom home * Updated kitchen, flooring, windows & siding * Large deck overlooking private backyard * 1 stall garage * Storage building! Call Larry ........................$82,500
13. PEACEFUL COUNTRY SETTING! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths * Open floor plan w/updated kitchen, family room, dining area and living room * Main floor laundry * Cedar sauna in master bath * Large deck that overlooks channel that goes into Thornapple Lake * 30 x 48 pole barn w/ steel truss system, work burner and plenty of storage. Call Cindy ..........$115,900
14. 75+ ACRES, OUTDOOR PARADISE! Hunting, horses, hiking or trail biking * Do it all out here! This 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath ranch has been wonderfully remodeled with new well, furnace A/C, windows, siding, flooring, fireplace, custom kitchen & much more * Also includes a 40’x80’ pole barn for all of your hobbies! Call Mark ...........................................$279,900 NEW PRICE!
15. PRICED TO BUY! You won't believe how much home you get for this outstanding price * 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths * Great room with cathedral ceilings * Convenient main floor laundry * Totally finished walkout lower level * 2 Stall attached garage plus a large 30'x 40' pole building with concrete floor and electric on 2.25 acres! Call Larry. ...........$179,900
16. LAKEFRONT LIVING! Great cottage or year around home on Long Lake at Cloverdale * Incredible single wide mobile in superb condition * 2 bedrooms * 1 Bath * Newer furnace, windows, siding, roof and more * Garage * Storage shed * Private lake frontage * Awesome fishing and all sports! Call Mark ......................$119,900
17. SPACIOUS 4+ BEDROOM RANCH WITH ALL THE CONVENIENCES! Formal living room * Main floor family room * Master suite w/private bath * 3 Full baths * Main floor laundry * 12x22 storage building w/electric * Above ground pool * All this on 2 lots! Call Larry ....$159,900
18. ALGONQUIN LAKE AREA! 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home * Just outside of town * Master suite w/ whirlpool tub & walk-in closet * Open floor plan on the main floor offers a large living room * Open to the dining room & kitchen area * French door in dining room open to the deck & backyard * Short walk to boat launch & lake access! Call Mark.............................$159,900
19. SOLID AS A ROCK! Looking to move in and invest a little easy money? This 2 story w/basement is for you * Solid foundation, mechanicals, roof and floor plan * Main floor bedroom & bath with loads of storage * See it today! Call Justin.................$69,900
20. TURN KEY! Open concept with a kitchen that is both spacious & beautifully updated * From ceiling to floors you are sure to enjoy this solid home year round! Call Jess ...........$97,500
COMMERCIAL & VACANT LAND RETAIL LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS! Whether you’re starting a new business or need to expand your existing business, consider locating in beautiful downtown Hastings * Flexible size store fronts 2 listed at $117,500, 1 listed at $169,900 or all three listed at $330,000 Call Larry.
MIXED USE! Fantastic multiopportunity listings * Used as a single family residence, but could be a multitude of uses! Beautiful stone facade with hardwood throughout interior! Call Justin ........................$149,900
FOR LEASE Great professional building for lease in Hastings * High visibility * Ready for your start up or expanding business * Up to 4300 sq. ft. available. Call Jess for a private showing! $13/sq. ft IDEAL BUILDING SITE Large double lot in Vermontville * Located near center of village * Great neighborhood. Call Tom............$7,990
VACANT PARCEL! High visibility, location on M-37. Paved parking lot. Call Larry ........$95,000
MANY POSSIBILITIES are available for this property. Located on high traffic M-37 in Middleville. Driveway is on the side street for easy in-out from the property while having the high visibility from the highway. Call Larry ..................$149,900
NEW PRICING - BUSINESS OPPORTUINTY Bar /Restaurant available between Grand Rapids and Lansing * 100 person seating capacity * One rental unit on 2nd floor * Building and inventory included. Call Ron ...................$229,000 HUNTING GALORE! Beautiful 26 +/- acres. Occupy the space by hunting, bird watching, etc! Plus you’ll be right next to state land! Call Jess .............$86,000
Just Say “As advertised in the Reminder” Hastings Saturday, October 11, 2014
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Just Say “As advertised in the Reminder” Hastings Saturday, October 11, 2014 – Page 5
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Working Together Towards a Healthier Community This October, you can make a positive impact on the health of area women. Numerous local businesses will be collecting donations in support of the Pennock Foundation’s Women’s Health Fund. Benefiting females in the Pennock Market, the fund provides essential women’s health services to those in need. If you see a collection jug this October, please give. Working together, we can make a big difference in the lives and health of women in our community.
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Just Say “As advertised in the Reminder” Hastings Saturday, October 11, 2014 – Page 13
Newspaper reporters bring knowledge -- and heart -- to community family There’s a wall in a downstairs conference room at our J-Ad Graphics office that is nearly papered with awards our family of newspapers has received over the years. Some of the most prized ones I keep in my personal office as recognition of what we’ve been able to accomplish but, more importantly, as inspiration for me. I love the newspaper business and I believe in the vital role it plays as a member of the community. To my good fortune, I’m surrounded by a staff of reporters who love this business as much as I do. They also provide me with that important inspiration that keeps me going and confirms for me that journalism is an integral part of our culture. My reporters bring a love for community to their jobs, but they also know how to ask the tough questions that are sometimes needed to round out the details of an important news story. They write for what is right. My reporters also bring their hearts to their work. They care for the people whose stories need to be told to the community and they have a special place for the endearing people who tug at our hearts. Because I live their lives, because I’m often a part of seeing them take a story and turn it into a piece that spurs a community to action or into a touching visit into the life of another my reporters are a family to me. For many readers who follow their work and look forward to hearing from them
each week on the pages of our papers, my reporters may also feel like family. It’s important to know that behind every piece, underneath every byline is a person who cares deeply about the job they’re doing and who’s also invested in their community. They, like we all at J-Ad Graphics, Inc. do, carry deep respect for our readers. After all, it’s our readers and our advertisers who make all of this possible. As much inspiration as my reporters provide me, I hope the loyalty they inspire in you will again lead you to support our voluntary partnership program. I hope, through the work of my reporters to make our newspapers a valued part of your week, you’ll help us to withstand the challenges being presented in the news industry business. My reporting staff is a family to me, they’re also an important part of our larger community family. This week, I’d like you to meet them, to learn why their jobs and why newspapers are so important to them. As a newspaper and as a community we’re all in this together. After all, it’s family. Fred Jacobs, Vice President J-Ad Graphics, Inc.
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Doug VanderLaan Editor To me, life is best understood through stories, so there could be no more perfect a career position for me than to tell other people’s stories. From the hard news of the county commission beat to the personal accounts of local people with amazing stories to tell, I’m among the luckiest and happiest of people to have a job in journalism. I began my writing career with J-Ad Graphics more than 30 years ago. After several stops in between, I’m back to informing and to entertaining readers as best as I can with a listening ear, an open heart, and maybe the quickest fingers on a keyboard.
Julie Makarewicz Sun & News I’ve been a journalist for almost 30 years working for daily and weekly newspapers. The best part of my job is meeting so many interesting, inspiring, talented and unique individuals -from CEO’s of multi-million dollar corporations to a 90-year-old waitress still greeting customers with a smile. Everyone has a story to tell and I have the privilege of helping share just a few of them. Community journalism, to me, also means recording history and giving residents information they need to know about what’s happening in their corner of the world and how it affects their daily lives. I write mostly for the Sun and News, but also cover courts and police for the Hastings Banner. The Middleville/Caledonia area has been my home for 21 years and I’m very fortunate to live and work in such a beautiful area.
Brett Bremer Sports Editor My own family has grown in the past dozen years as many of you at the soccer field, the tennis courts or the golf course have seen. My two boys have yet to receive photo credit in any of our newspapers, but that can’t be far away. If that ever happens, you can bet that page will be carefully cut out of the paper and hung with a couple of colorful magnets on the refrigerator between the soccer schedule and the lunch menu. As much as I’m here to inform readers about what is going on in our communities, I’m just as interested in preserving memories. Making sure “Billy’s” first varsity touchdown is there in ink posted on the fridge and making sure “Janie’s” PR (personal record time) is there in the scrapbook at her graduation party.
Kathy Maurer Copy Editor The local papers were the first things we grabbed out of the mail when I was a kid growing up in Barry County. Still, I was surprised when interviewing someone several years ago, that he and his wife had moved here because of the Reminder and its positive portrayal of the community. We present the hard news when we must. We follow guidelines, both legal and journalistic. We cover meetings and elections. But we also announce honor rolls, quilt raffles, festivals, band concerts -- and the list goes on. We strive to balance it all while keeping the focus on the people of the community. A small-town paper can have a huge impact, and it’s because of the little things.
Constance Cheeseman Hastings Banner and The Reminder Print journalism provides ‘eyes’ for the community to see and ‘ears’ for the community to hear, culminating with a printed ‘view’ of the lifeblood of the community it is serving. I photograph with my eyes and record with my ears the activities, statements and actions that are of public interest. I do not judge or assume knowledge but rather embody the responsibility of being an extension for the community to be present in numerous places and situations. I am aware of the effects of my words on others and I believe there is a responsibility to owning what I write.That motivates me to strive to be impartial. That is not always easy or possible in certain situations but, as always, I try to do my best.
Fran Faverman Sun & News I started college in journalism but a detour into history and government and a fascination with politics plus marriage to a historian with similar interests led to a consulting career in public policy. Journalism returned at 65 when boredom with retirement set in. There are three objectives for print and community journalism as I try to practice it: To provide information for readers to draw their own conclusions about the meaning of the activities of their local governments. The second is to provide a permanent record of events. The third is to be fair and to make sure that my reporting does not reflect personal views about the meaning of events. A fourth objective that matters perhaps only to me is fun. When being a community journalist in a print medium stops being fun, I will stop doing it.
Shari Carney Maple Valley News I moved to Nashville in 1995 into a “big, blue house” on Main Street. I was a recently widowed, mother of five, and immediately felt embraced by a loving, caring community. My children are all graduates of Maple Valley and I now have a grandson in the district. Four plus years ago I saw an advertisement for a reporter needed for the Maple Valley News. I applied and have not looked back. My heart is in the valley and my roots run deep, spreading into Barry County. I enjoy sharing the stories of the people I meet along the way.
Bonnie Mattson Lakewood News I have always had a passion for writing and being the part-time reporter for the Lake-wood News seems a perfect fit for me. I especially love the human interest stories and sharing the accomplishments of friends and neighbors in the Lakewood community. In doing this, I’ve met some amazing people. I am a 1977 Lakewood graduate, have three children and seven grandchildren with whom I enjoy spending time. Joining the J-Ad family has been a real blessing and I have truly awesome co-workers. I’ve enjoyed every minute -- and hope to enjoy many more.
Sandra Ponsetto Hastings Banner & The Reminder I have worked for J-Ad Graphics, Inc. for 14 years. From 1990 to 1992, I covered Hastings Area Schools for The Banner and wrote features for The Reminder. Ten years later I returned to spend the next seven years writing news, features and a weekly column for The Maple Valley News before returning to the Hastings beat in 2009. While I enjoy the freedom and self-expression of column writing and love writing features stories about local people and events, I feel unbiased, in-depth news coverage that accurately presents both sides of the story is a crucial part of a journalist’s job.
For your convenience, in the coming weeks a volunteer funding envelope will be enclosed or you can go online at www.hastingsreminder.com and use our Crowd-Funding site to contribute. For an example of the envelope being distributed, see page 17.
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New name. Same focus on you. Our name has changed and we’ve added some new services, but we’re still your community bank. Which means you can continue to depend on the same friendly banking experience you’ve come to trust. To see our array of online and mobile tools designed to make life easier, visit mercbank.com.
We’re all about you.
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1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-9554
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“Your Hometown Electronics & Wireless Experts” Dealer
of Hastings
JCJ/SFJ ENTERPRISES, INC.
602 West State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings • (269)
945-4800
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 am-9 pm; Saturday 9 am-9 pm; Sunday 11 am-6 pm
Activation/upgrade fee/line: Up to $35. IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Cust Agmt, Calling Plan, rebate form & credit approval. Up to $175 early termination fee ($350 for advanced devices). Coverage, varying by svc, not available everywhere; see vzw.com. While supplies last. Restocking fee may apply. 4G LTE is available in 500 markets in the U. S. Subject to Customer and Edge Agreements and credit approval. Used under license Edge Up available after 30 days and 60% of original device paid. © 2014 Verizon Wireless.
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PLUSH POWER $ RECLINING SOFA . . . . 999
TWIN $ SLEEPER . 649
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HUTCHINSON RD.
4237 EDMONDS ROAD
M-37
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1195 S. State Rd. (M-66) South, Ionia
(616) 527-1410
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Car Wash Open 7 Days: Mon.-Fri. 8am-7pm • Sat. 8am-6pm Sun. 10am-4pm • Oil Change Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm • Sat. 8am-5pm
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M-37/Hanover St.
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OVER 20 YEARS SERVING BARRY COUNTY!
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2007 KAWASAKI VULCAN NOMAD
3.0L V-6, 73k Miles, Leather.
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LOTS OF FRESH TRADE-INS!
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2010 CHEVY CAMARO 1 LT 2011 CHEVY CRUZE
2012 CHEVY CRUZE RS 2011 CHEVY MALIBU 2012 CHEVY MALIBU
2007 LEXUS I525C 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT
7.4 V8 Local Trade-in, ONLY 55000 mi.
LOTS OF FRESH TRADE-INS!
$
$
3.6 V-6, loaded, leather heated seats, moon roof, 40,000 mi.
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Fully loaded, must see, 26,000 mi.
15,495
$
15,995
2006 BUICK LUCERNE
2006 CHRYSLER 300 HEMI-C $
$
6 cyl., moon roof 101,000 mi.
8995
$
Leather heared seats local trade-in 143,000 mi.
7995
16,995
$
Fully loaded, 30,735 mi.
$
17,495
3.6 V-6, cloth, local car, 56,000 mi.
Local trade-in, first class car, AWD, 134,000 mi.
$
17,995
$
$
13,995
Fully loaded, 34,000 mi., great gas mileage.
12,995
Leather heated seats, 110,000 mi., local trade-in.
14,995
$
$
10,995
2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
2006 MERCURY MARQUIS
8,995
5.7, leather heated seats, moon roof, 119,000 mi., 1-owner trade-in.
$
9,995
V8, leather heated seats local trade-in 85,000
$
6995
3800 V-6, leather, moon roof, 123,000 mi., local trade-in.
$
6,495
2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX LT 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX 2011 CHEVY EQUINOX LT $ Third row, leather, moon roof, 63,000 mi., 1-owner.
13,995
$
$
1 LT, fully loaded, 26,000 mi.
24,495
21,995 $
Fully loaded, 4 cyl., 33,000 mi.
22,995
2012 CHEVY TRAVERSE
Power windows & locks.
21,995
$
2010 GMC TERRAIN
$
21,995
$
16,995
Loaded, leather seats, back-up camera, third row.
21,995
21,995
Leather, heated seats, navigation, 33,000 mi.
$
23,995
$
18,995
Fully loaded, cloth, P/doors, 34,000 mi.
19,995
$
$
15,995
27,995
LT, 5.3, loaded, 1-owner, 35,000 mi.
$
$
28,995
23,995
5.3 L V-8, 4X4, auto., 20" wheels.
$
24,995
Ext. cab, 2.9 auto., A/C, 66,000 mi.
12,995
$
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$
2008 HONDA PILOT 2013 CHEVY EXT. CAB 4X4 2009 CHEVY SILVERADO 2009 GMC CANYON 2WD
15995
AWD, 3.6 V-6, leather, moon roof, back-up camera, 110,000 mi.
Only 26,000 mi., 8-passenger.
AWD, loaded, 46,000 mi.
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TRADE-INS!
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Tim John Harkema Harkema Sales
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LOTS OF FRESH TRADE-INS!
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LOTS OF FRESH
*For Qualified Buyers
$
Fully loaded, cloth, local trade-in, 45,000 mi.
19,495
2011 CHRYSLER T&C 2011 CHRYSLER T&C $
Heated leather seats, quad captains, 3rd row seating, 20" wheels.
$
LOW PAYMENTS!
LOW PAYMENTS!
2007 CHEVY MONTE CARLO
$
4 cyl., auto., remote start.
9495
$
LOTS OF FRESH TRADE-INS!
LOTS OF $ 13995 FRESH 2010 BUICK LACROSSE CXL 2012 BUICK REGAL TRADE-INS! 17,995 19,995 LOW $ $ 18,995 PAYMENTS! 21,995
2007 CHEVY TAHOE 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT LOTS OF FRESH TRADE-INS!
2000 CHEVY CREWCAB DUALLY 4X4
Fully Loaded Cloth Seats Local Trade-in 145,000 mi.
LOW PAYMENTS!
2007 CHEVY AVALANCHE 4X4
LOTS OF FRESH TRADE-INS!