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COMMUNITY November 1, 2014

Phone (269) 694-9431 117 N. Farmer - P.O. Box 168 - Otsego, MI 49078 Fax (269) 694-9145

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

Shoppers GuideShoppers Guidewww.communityshoppersguide.net

email: [email protected] OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-5:00PM; FRIDAY 8:00AM-4:00PM

Annual

Mission FestivalWed., Nov. 5th, 2014

Bazaar & Bake Shop - Opens at 7:00amCOFFEE & ROLLS 7am-10am

LUNCH 11am-1pmDINNER 4:15pm-7:15pm

Otsego UnitedMethodist ChurchOtsego UnitedMethodist Church

223 E. Allegan St. (M-89), Otsego

90 Day Layaway Available

Gatherings N’ Retreats2014 Holiday Events & Gatherings

The Calico Rabbit Craft & Antique Mall130 North Main St., Plainwell 269-685-9899

Mon. 12pm-6pm; Tues. - Fri. 10am-5pm; Wed. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-3pm

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October 31 Halloween Spook House N' Party ......6:00-9:00PM

November1 Ladies Day Downtown ................10:00AM-4:00PM1 Family Game Night ............................6:00-8:00PM11 Plainwell's Veterans Day Savings 13 Plainwell's Deer Widow Thursday ......5:00-8:00PM15 2015 Festival Junk N’ Truck Sale ....8:00AM-5:00PM15 PMS-Pamper Me Saturday ........Begins @ 4:00PM15 Koffee N' Kanvas .......................................7:30PM16 Wine Bottle Wind Chimes ........................10:30AM28 Black Friday Sales29 Small Business Saturday Sales29 Private Family Booking

December5 Plainwell’s Tree Lighting6 Plainwell's Christmas Parade6 Ladies Day Downtown .................10:00AM-4:00PM6 Family Game Night ............................6:00-8:00PM11 Plainwell’s Mingle & Jingle Thursday ....5:00-8:00PM22-24 The Rabbit's Last Minute Holiday Sale

theRabbit’s

Holiday Schedule November 26 Closed at 3pm; November 27 Closed for Thanksgiving December 24 Closed at 3pm; December 25, 26 & 27 Closed for Christmas; December 31 & January 1 Closed for New Year’s

Save 10% On any ONE Regular Priced ItemOne Coupon per Customer during November AND Your Coupon

will be entered into our November Grand Prize Giveaway Drawing!Offer Expires 11/30/2014 Drawing Held 12/01/14

Customer Name______________________________________________Email_______________________________________________________Phone Number_______________________________________

Put your wishes on our Holiday

Hint List at the Rabbit!Coming in 2015

• Rabbit Pinterest Gatherings • Adults AND Children

Koffee N' KanvasEvery 1st & 3rd Tuesday

10:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00-5:00PMEvery 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:00-9:00PM

OR Choose YOUR date ANDKanvas for a private GatheringSit N' Stitch Open House Style

Every 1st & 3rd Monday 10:00AM - 2:00PMMany items made for charities & local school children

Rabbit Work OutEvery Tuesday & Thursday 9:00AM

PiYo, Zumba, Pilates, Stretches, KickboxingAre You Certified?

Would You like to teach at The Rabbit?

Tax Free TuesdaysLet The Rabbit Pay Your Sales Tax Every Tuesday

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Book Your event at The Rabbit. 3,600 sq. ft. of absolutely anything you may need. Book your 2015 Event at our 2014 Rates by 12/31/2014Minimum registration is required for most Gatherings

Contact The Calico Rabbit for more info.

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 1, 2014....Phone 694-9431

900 Lincoln Rd (M-89) Otsego - (269)694-5969

Doors Open at6:00pm

Buffet Dinner 6:30pmComedy at 7:30pm

TicketsOnly

$25

Health

Monday: 9am-5pmTuesday: 9am-7pmWednesday: 9am-5pmThursday: 9am-5pm

Friday: 7am-3pmSaturday: 10am-1pmSunday: 10am-1pm

URGENT CARE 7 DAYS A WEEK!• Open Early on Fridays 7am • Open Late on Tuesdays 7pm• Fee-For-Service discounts for payment at time of service

Accepting New Patients! Walk-ins Welcome!

Dr. Alex RunowskiMD, PharmD

Dana HarmonRN, MSN, FNP-BC

Like a chrysalis into a butterfly, we help you find your wings and soar.

A New Approach To Family Healthcare... that is as unique as you are.• Annual Physical Exams • Adult and Teen Wellness Exams • Well Child Exams• Sports Physicals & Injuries • Acute Illness or Injury • Medication Management

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(Across the street from Plainwell Coffee Milland Plainwell Ice Cream)

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Dawn ScamazzoIndividual Health Advisor

Individual Health Insurance

I’m here to help! Open enrollment begins

November 15th.

Call today to schedule your insurance review.

269.488.0306

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[email protected]

Welding Supplies

Brave Industrial Fastener687 N. 16th St. - Otsego - (269) 694-9491

There’s no need to drive to Kalamazoo for

Most reasonable prices in the area.All Welding

NeedsTanksFilled

Visit our website and Facebook page for ongoing specials!

www.islandcitycomputers.comHOURS: M-F 9am-5pm; Sat. 9am-Noon

Residential & Commercial Service Available

108 S. Main St., Plainwell • (269)685-8263

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Garage/Yard Sales

Estate Sale: Nov. 7th-8th, Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm. Complete Country Farm Homestead with over 50 years accumulation of Antiques, Household Goods, Primitives, Tools, and much more!Fontaine Estate: 2210 14th Street, Hopkins (Watson). North of Martin. Dir. US131 to Shelbyville exit, west on 124th Ave., to 14th Street, south to home, or M222, north on 16th St. (Watson corners), curves to 121st Ave., north on 14th Street. Follow signs.

Large Garage Sale: Nov. 1st, 9am-1pm. 278-A Fairway Ct., Lake Doster. Move furni-ture, wall art, home decor, china, glasses, silver, serving pieces, lamps, gifts, small ap-pliances, power tools, hand tools, ladders.

Huge Barn Sale: Nov. 7th-9th, Fri.-Sat. 8am-?, Sun. 9am-? Antiques, collectables, old bottles & tins, crocks, primitives, furni-ture, clothing & much more! 2210 14th Street, Hopkins (Watson). North of Martin. Take US131 to Shelbyville exit, west on 124th Ave., south on 14th Street. Also an Es-tate Sale in home.

Pets & Supplies

Obedience Classes Begin Tuesday, Nov. 4th at All the Best Dogs K9 Training Center. Register now class size is limited! Puppy/beginning through advanced - Call (269)685-9980. In-home sessions/prob-lem solving also available - Call (269)685-8333

If you notice a mistake in your ad, let us know right away. We will not be respon-sible for errors brought to our attention over 7 days past the run date.

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For Sale? Advertise it here. Put your classifiedad in for only $11.00 for the first 1-15 words(add $1.00 for every 1-5 words thereafter)Box it for $2.00. All or select words in boldonly $1.00 Call today! Community ShoppersGuide, 269-694-9431.

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This Publication is delivered weekly to homes. If you haven’t been receiving yours, give us a call, (269)694-9431 or email - [email protected]

Re-Elect Renny Ransbottom to Otsego Board of Education. Remember to vote November 4, 2014. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Renny R. Ransbottom

Facing Bankruptcy or Creditors Calling?We can help. Call Champion Law Office at (269)685-9220

Chainsaw Chains/Bars & Chain Sharpening available @ Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, (269)685-8781.

Martin Holiday Expo is looking for ven-dors/crafters to rent space on November 15, 2014. If you have a homebased busi-ness or make unique crafts, please call Brenda Nausieda @ 269-672-5896 before November 3, 2014 to reserve your space.

Wildlife Corn 50#, shelled, $7.00. Ear corn $6.00/bag. 2-1/2 miles west of Alamo on West D Ave., Trolard’s

Schanz Supply (269)692-2897, Otsego. Guns, ammo, archery and hunting supplies. Our prices can’t be beat!

Savings for the Holidays Benefit Sale Martin Area Resource Center is hosting a sale with items to repurpose, regift, recycle. Books, fabric, crafts items, lots of jewelry and household items. Saturday, Nov. 8, 9am - 3pm. Watson Bible Church, 1626 16th St., (East of Allegan on M-222)Proceeds used to assist families in need.

Automotive

For Sale: 2003 Honda Passport, 168,000 miles, $4900/obo. Call (269)720-2413.

For Sale: 2007 Toyota Camry LE, 135,000 miles, excellent condition, $6900. Call (269)685-9787 or (269)501-3080.

$Cash$ for Broken Autos. Paying $100-$1,000. We will tow! Call Doug any-time, 7 days. (269)501-5763.

Schanz Tire (269)694-4705, Otsego. We have tires, batteries, exhaust and lawn-mower blades at low prices!


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Dussia House318 E. Hammond St., Otsego, MI 49078(269)694-9656

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Diana’s Care, LLC328 East Morrell St.Otsego, MI 49078

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Rototillers Chippers • Snow BlowersComplete Small Engine and Trailer Repair

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Cats & DogsWelcome!

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Dr. Eric Russell

269-685-3660

West Michigan Chiropractic Health Center

352 12th Street - PLAINWELL

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Elizabeth V. Bauer, Attorney at Law128 E. BRIDGE ST., PLAINWELL685-6883 or 1-888-367-9870

“SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1977”

•Divorce & Family Law•Custody & Support•Wills & Probate•Deeds/Land Contracts•Power of Attorney•Adoptions/Guardianship

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Tim Andrus, AAMS®Financial Advisor113 E. Allegan St.Otsego, MI 49078Bus. 269-692-2280Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmEves. & Sat. by appointment only

Jim Meles, AAMS®Financial Advisor101 S. Main St.Plainwell, MI 49080Bus. 269-685-1181Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmEves. & Sat. by appointment only

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• Business Cards • Newsletters • Announcements • Faxes

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HUNTING LICENSE AVAILABLEOPEN: Mon.-Sat.7:00am-11:30pm

Sun. 8:00am-11:00pm

Corner of South Farmer& Dix Streets

- OTSEGO -694-6510DEER & WILD GAME PROCESSING

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Frozen to Order WE PROCESS MOST KINDS OF WILDLIFE

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ESTATE SALE________Friday, Nov. 7 • 9am-6pm

Saturday, Nov. 8 • 9am-3pm

2210 14th Street, Hopkins(Watson Township - between 121st & 122nd)

North of Martin. Dir: Take US131 to Shelbyville exit,west on 124th Ave., to 14th Street, south to home, orM222, north on 16th Street (Watson corners), curvesto 121st Ave., north on 14th Street. Follow signs.

- Estate of Don & Sallie Fontaine -Complete Country Farm Homestead with over50 years accumulation of Antiques, Household

Goods, Primitives, Tools, and much more.

Petite antique cherry secretary desk w/bookcasetop, marble top dresser, marble top commode,maple secretary desk with hutch top, porcelaintop table, painted wardrobe, antique drop-frontdesk, antique Singer sewing machine, 1950’sbreakfast set, Mason’s Vista china dish set, nicemilk glass collection, large salt & pepper collec-tion, antique clocks, books, assorted chests ofdrawers, tall pine dresser, double beds, twinbed, cedar chest, La-Z-Boy chair and newersofa, loveseats (one reclining), platform rock-ers, rugs, deacon benches, bookshelves,stained glass lamps, sets of tables & chairs,round oak table, antique pictures & frames, sev-eral mirrors, antique trunks, crocks, muchkitchen misc., bedding, towels, refrigerator,Amana washer and dryer, smaller upright freez-er, 2 drawer file cabinets, Sony flat screen TV,assorted tools & garage items, cherry pickerengine hoist, guns, Stihl chainsaw, Craftsmanhigh wheel weedtrimmer, 3.5hp edger, rototiller,lawn roller, Rubbermaid cabinets, assorted barnprimitives, antique cutter one horse sleigh, ponycart, old saddles, live traps, and much more.Large quantities of small collectible antiques &china, glass & much misc....Well worth the drive!

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Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11am-10pm;Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 3pm-9pm

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Forenoon: $2.50(3D $3.25) before 12pm

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110 S. Farmer Street • Downtown Otsego- Next to Hardings -

Dining

Stop In And Warm up with a cup of coffee and a big breakfast @ Cooper Cafe. Break-fast served all day. Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-2pm, Sat. 6:30am-noon. Live music Wed./Sat., 7759 Douglas Ave., (269)383-2960 MC/Visa/Discover

Auction/Estate Sales

We’re Not Dead Yet Estate Sale continues for one more Saturday! New items added. Everything needs to go. Corner of M89 & Main St. in downtown Plainwell. The beautiful old bank building. Please come see me while I’m still kickin!


Huge Barn Sale: Nov. 7th-9th, Fri.-Sat. 8am-?, Sun. 9am-? Antiques, collectables, old bottles & tins, crocks, primitives, furni-ture, clothing & much more! 2210 14th Street, Hopkins (Watson). North of Martin. Take US131 to Shelbyville exit, west on 124th Ave., south on 14th Street. Also an Es-tate Sale in home.

Seasonal

Storage, Indoor Dry: Camper, boat, car, & motorcycle. Call for prices (269)808-2987


Fall Leaf Clean-up & Snowplowing: Com-mercial, residential, 24 yrs. experience, in-sured, free estimates. Call Todd Ketchum Lawncare (269)806-9846

Wanted


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Savings for the Holidays Benefit Sale Martin Area Resource Center is hosting a sale with items to repurpose, regift, recycle. Books, fabric, crafts items, lots of jewelry and household items. Saturday, Nov. 8, 9am - 3pm. Watson Bible Church, 1626 16th St., (East of Allegan on M-222)Proceeds used to assist families in need.

Daval’s Used Furniture & Antiques has ex-panded! We now have 6 buildings with over 15,000 sq. ft. of quality used furniture, an-tiques and collectibles. Huge selection and great values. You have to see it to believe it. We are truly a destination place and worth the drive. We buy estates. Layaway terms available. Visa, Mastercard and Discover ac-cepted. 2 miles W of Hastings at M-37/M-43. Sun: 12-5pm, M-Th: 10am-6pm, Fri.: 10am-8pm, Sat: 9am-5pm. (269)948-2463.

Dolmar Chain Saws and power equipment. Made in Germany since 1927. Weed eaters, leaf blowers, back pack blowers. Saws start-ing from $220. We service what we sell. Quality Products, 277 12th ST, Plainwell. 269-685-8781

The Resale Place. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom full of antiques, collectibles, vintage & retro, household, appliances, salvage, wood mold-ing, frames, mats, glass, painted/restored/ DIY furniture. We buy estates! 3390 Eagle Drive, Allegan, MI (turn off M-40 at the bridge just 2 miles north of downtown Alle-gan) Open 10am - 5pm, 7 days a week. Like us on Facebook for frequent updates. Call us at (269)673-6061.

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Otsego Antiques Mall, Georgia’s Jewelry Art - Open Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 1st & 2nd, noon-5pm. Then closing for Winter. Opening Spring!

Cash Paid For Guns. Single or collections considered. Call/text Mike anytime 269-217-7987.

Simplicity Tractors and Mowers on sale now. Prices starting at $1899. 3 year war-ranty. 0% for 48 months, financing available, rebates up to $1000. Call or stop by Quality Products for more details. 269-685-8781.

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King Foam Mattress Set: Brand new $299, in plastic w/warranty same day delivery available. Sold 1st come 1st serve. Call 269-929-0223.

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Burn Barrels: 55 gallon steel, vented. $10 each. (269)685-6839 weekdays.

Bethlehem Lights Christmas Tree, 6.5’x46”. Hinged branches, multi-color lights. Assem-bly quick & easy. Used twice, too tall, $100, (269)276-0144.

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For Sale: Solid cherry wood table with off white on bottom. Includes leaf & 6 off white chairs with cloth seats. Good condition. Call (269)501-6391 after 3:30 or anytime on weekends. $300/obo.

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West Michigan Glass Concepts, LLC, 116 E. Allegan St., Otsego. 269-762-3480. For all your glass needs, same day glass replace-ment! www.glassrepairmi.com

Quality Clock Repair: Housecalls on grand-father clocks Free in-shop estimates. Call An-drew Dirkse (616)990-8885

Daycare: 1 Full-time opening, 0-3 years. 6am-4:30pm. 24 years experience. Excel-lent references. Located behind M-89 Cin-ema (269)204-5006.

Plumbing & Heating repairs and service. Same day service on any make or model of equipment. Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating (269)673-6000 or (269)349-1644.

Real Estate

We buy houses! Cash for your home, any condition. Call Brad Boone (269)207-5691

House For Sale, 216 E. Allegan St., Otsego. Large 3-4 BR home, 2 bath with 1 car unat-tached garage. $89,000. (269)694-5034

Garage/Yard Sales

We’re Not Dead Yet Estate Sale continues for one more Saturday! New items added. Everything needs to go. Corner of M89 & Main St. in downtown Plainwell. The beautiful old bank building. Please come see me while I’m still kickin!

Moving Estate Sale: November 6 & 7, 10am-4pm. 5817 Heritage Dr., Pullman, MI. Furniture, antiques, collectible, toys, Christmas, generator, mowers, snow-blower, washer & dryer, bird cage, tools, yard & garden. This is a great sale. This col-lector is moving into a Fifth wheel to travel. Everything goes. Don’t miss this sale. Check our web site for list & images: brownauc-tionservices.com


Alamo Township Residents

VOTETony Hyet (Supervisor)

& John Kennedy, Sr. (Trustee)

RESTOREHonesty, integrity and responsible money management.Alamo Township can’t afford the broken promises,secrecy, ego projects and disharmony that define

government under Louis Conti and Dawn Potter-Williams.

STOP THE MADNESSVote for sensible governmentVote Hyet and Kennedy, Sr.

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VOTINGLOCATION CHANGECITY OF PLAINWELLThe City of Plainwell has changed the pollinglocation for all federal, state and city elections.

The NEW LOCATION is:Plainwell City Hall

211 N. Main St.(map available at www.plainwell.org)

Noreen Farmer, Plainwell City Clerk

I am Renny Ransbottom, a long-standing commu-nity member and area business owner for over 20years. I've been married for 37 years and have twochildren; we are all Otsego Public School graduates.I am a 13-year member of the Board of Educationfor Otsego Public Schools, serving 10 of thoseyears as board president. I have been an activemember of the Michigan Associations of SchoolBoards (MASB) which has led me to complete 87CBA classes and attend 11 state conferences as avoting delegate. As a result of my involvement withOPS and MASB, I hold a Level 7 - President'sAward, Advocacy Skills and Data Specialty Awardsand Member Assisting Peers designation. I am cur-rently serving on the MASB Board of Directors andwas appointed as chair of the Government Rela-tions committee for the MASB. In my years servingthe Otsego Public Schools, I have volunteered as acoach for Odyssey of the MInd, volunteered on PostProm committee, and was the Treasurer of the BandBoosters for 14 years. I am also currently servingas Treasurer of the Otsego District Library Boardand Treasurer of the Otsego Public Schools Foun-dation.I would like to continue serving on the School Boardto help foster an understanding of the vital role ofschool board members, support our educators, andto promote quality public education for every studentin our community. I feel that my experience as anactive community member and on the Board of Ed-ucation will be beneficial as we move forward withour new superintendent. I look forward to the oppor-tunity to continue to improve the Otsego PublicSchool District.

Vote Nov. 4thRenny Ransbottom

Otsego Board of EducationPaid for by the Committee to elect Renny Ransbottom

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

ELECTStephen E. PodewellOTSEGO SCHOOL BOARD

“Please” and “Thank You”have always been important in my family

So, I ask please...for the opportunity torepresent you as your Otsego SchoolBoard Member• 3 children in Otsego Schools• Lived in the district for over 11 years• Involved in the community• Education background.

“Thank you”PAID FOR BY STEPHEN E. PODEWELL

ELECTScot Reitenour

~For Otsego School Board~Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

Dear Community Member, I married my wife, Mary, in November of 1996. We have two incredible children. Ourson is very active with football, soccer and basketball and attends sixth grade at the OtsegoMiddle School. My daughter is a fourth grade student at Alamo Elementary and loves gym-nastics. I graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School in 1989 and in 1992 received my as-sociate’s degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from ITT Technical Institute. I have since continued my education with Accelerated Leadership Excellence throughGVSU, Administrative Lean Boot Camp, Better Business Bureau of West Michigan’s Part-ners in Ethics, Conference on Leadership Development and Teambuilding and VAGTC –Trade Compliance Audit Program. I am a Sales Manager and Small Business Owner and have been employed by RoManManufacturing for the last 19 years. I started my career in the engineering department andthen was promoted to outside sales and later to sales management. I have also been asustaining member of the American Welding Society for thirteen years. Prior to joiningRoMan Manufacturing in 1996, I was a manager for Sam’s Wholesale Club for five years. I am also a partner in a commercial investment property in Newaygo County and haveowned and managed several single family rental properties for the last fifteen years. I am interested in bettering the Otsego community as well and am the chairman for theOtsego Main Street Design Committee. Otsego Public Schools has an opportunity to welcome three new school board members.The board members will work with our new Superintendent, which will bring fresh ideas andperspectives to the school district. I would like to be a part of decisions that will provide thehighest quality of education for my children and for yours. Please vote for me for OtsegoSchool Board on November 4, 2014.

Scot ReitenourPaid for by the Committee to Elect Scot Reitenour.

For Your ConvenienceThe Shoppers Guide can be picked up

at the following locations.OTSEGOShoppers Guide (outside boxes)Harding'sOtsego Party StoreMobile Gas StationBrookside Market

PLAINWELLHarding'sWalgreensChicken CoopMom & John’sPine Lake GroceryDoster StorePrairieville Fast Stop3rd Base Party Store

Plainwell Gas Stations:Wesco, AdmiralFast Stop (M-89)

NORTHERN KALAMAZOOCooper MarketBP Gas Station-D Ave.Alamo Food &Beverage

WEST MAIN KALAMAZOOColonial KitchenDrake & Westnedge

Harding’sMeijer Gas Station

AlleganAllegan Flashes

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DELTONOrangeville Gas Station

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Miscellaneous

Don’t Forget To Fall Back. On November 2nd Daylight Savings time ends. Set your clocks back an hour.

Plainwell Bait & Tackle now open for all your fishing needs, downtown Plainwell. 138 S. Main, (269)225-1030.

Honor Those Who Served. The Shoppers Guide will have a special section Veter-an’s Day Weekend. Fill out a form, email or call. The deadline is Nov. 5, 2014, 5pm.



This November 4th the City of Otsego is again asking you for an increase in your property taxes and also to make it easier to do so. Please read the amendments care-fully. Vote the way you think is right: yes or no. I say not just no, hell no.


Vote For Scot Reitenour! Otsego School Board. Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 2014. Paid for by the committee to elect Scot Reitenour

First Come First Served. Free tickets to the Allegan County Search & Rescue Country Music Spectacular, starring Ken Mellons. Fri-day, November 21 at 7:30pm at the Allegan High School performing Arts Center.

Wendie Cutler-Honeysett is now at Beach Paradise & Tiki Kut, 108 Chestnut St., Alle-gan. We are a full service salon including tanning. Wendie is available Thurs., Fri. & Sat. for all your nail services. Mani/Pedi combo $35, Shellac $20. Call today 269-673-6927.


��ALAMO TOWNSHIP VOTERS

Open Letter to Kennedy/HyetWe were happy to learn that you now support the Township’s Road Program.

The first phase is now complete and we are showing over a $65,000 surplus –a testament to the Township’s skillful management of our taxpayers’ resources.The surplus fully validates the year and a half of planning and citizen participationspent in forming the program. Starting with the Township Board establishing aRoad Committee made up of fellow residents. After their careful study wascompleted, we held four face-to-face community meetings to work out anacceptable funding mechanism. We wrote newsletter articles (Summer, Fall,Winter 2013 and Winter 2014) explaining the Program and even advertised themeetings in the Shopper. One meeting had over 300 people in attendance,dutifully taking citizens input. We even incorporated your suggestion to reducethe farm community contribution by 50%. Shortly afterward, you officiallyregistered (May Spcl online minutes) opposition to the Roads Program and nowfind yourselves making an about-face in light of its success and overwhelmingpublic support.

The process by which we created the Roads Program proves that with a clearvision and engaged citizen participation, township problems can be solved. Weare presently using this winning formula to tackle other problems in the Townshipincluding economic development, bringing natural gas to more homes, workingwith our firefighters to improve their department and enhancing our TownshipMuseum and Park. We feel the voters of Alamo Township deserve nothing lessfrom us.

Sincerely,Lou Conti, Alamo Township Supervisor,Dawn Potter-Williams, Alamo Township, Trustee

Endorsed by the Kalamazoo County Republican PartyPaid for by the Committee to “Keep Alamo Moving Forward”

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KEELERROGER

KEENEYPlainwell City Council

“Common Sense + Honesty”

Thanks for Your Support

Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Brooks, Keeler & Keeney

Elect Tony HyetALAMO TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR

Elect John Kennedy Sr.ALAMO TOWNSHIP BOARD TRUSTEE

Where honesty & integrity meet common sense.We have no party

affiliation!Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Alamo Governmental Ethics

Let the people speak

VOTEALAMONovember 4th

We WILL Listen

Tony HyetSUPERVISOR

John KennedyTRUSTEE

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AlamoVoters

Vote for truth that does not flip-flop from day-to-day Vote for leaders that allow citizens to speak and listen to what they have to say Vote for financial policies that reflect the priorities of the community, not the whims of a few egos.

Vote for Tony Hyetfor Supervisor

and John Kennedyfor Trustee

Paid for by Citizens For Truth

I was born and raised in Plainwell, where I continue to reside with my wife Amandaand our two daughters. I have a background as a foster care specialist and mentalhealth case manager, and currently work with area hospitals in customer service.I also serve as a Plainwell’s Planning Commissioner. I have a bachelor of socialwork from WMU with a focus on substance abuse. I have an associate in CriminalJustice from Kalamazoo Valley Community College and am a proud graduate ofPlainwell High School.

Why should people vote for me? As a long-standing native resident of Plainwell, I am dedicated to the advocacy and best interests of my neighbors.I would advocate for having a Plainwell High School student council bring their unique views to the city council quar-terly, a warm-welcome plan for new residents, and accountability for leadership in the city, including discussions onmandated trainings for new leaders to appointed positions. We need to continue supporting local business by taxabatements to bring local jobs and business longevity to the Plainwell economy. Intelligent decisions like the city hallmill move over time will play a critical role in cutting wasteful spending. I will represent the people, by the people,and for the people. Contact me anytime: [email protected].

~ Paid for by the Committee to Elect Christopher Slinkman for Plainwell City Council.

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Downtown Dollars, downtown-wide gift certificates, make great gifts for birthdays, holidays or any reason to celebrate! They are a terrific way to encourage your friends, family and co-workers to enjoy downtown Otsego. You can purchase @ Otsego Main Street office.

Local Christmas Parades looking for partici-pants. Otsego Parade 12/6 @6pm; call Chamber 269-694-6880 or Clarissa 269-650-6855. Plainwell Parade 12/6 @1pm; call Chris 269-685-3152. Martin Pa-rade 12/5@ 7pm; call 269-672-7777

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Starting in 1911, Nicholas Pell ownedthe nearby grocery business at 519 E.Bridge Street. In 1913, Nicholas Pellgraded the land for a new buildingnext to his existing store. AfterNicholas Pell’s death in 1935, his sonPeter moved to Plainwell to takecharge of his late father’s store. Peterran the store until 1940. Nicholas alsoowned the Eastside Grocery. Over thecourse of the next several years, 615 E. Bridge and the nearby Eastside Grocery were ownedby family members on three different occasions. He sold the store in June of 1923. Thebuilding is now Nancy’s Kitchen.

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BUS DRIVERThe Allegan Area ESA is searching for sub busdrivers. The part-time positions could, ifdesired, possibly lead to a regular full-timeposition. Positions are available throughoutthe Allegan county school districts and com-munities which we serve (Allegan, Fennville,Otsego-Plainwell and Wayland). Hourly wage,when filling in on route is $15.30 and offers agreat pension program. Driver candidatesmust possess or be able to obtain a CDL Bwith an S and P endorsement, excellent driv-ing history, must pass background check anddrug test. If interested please complete an on-line application located on the Allegan AreaESA website, www.alleganaesa.org.

For more informationor questions contact:

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Services


Save A Ton on your next auto repair! Econ-omy Auto Repair, 760 N. Main, Plainwell. Dick Keith, master mechanic. Across from H&H Body Shop. (269)685-4038, (269)650-2894

Call Quality Products to set up your ap-pointment to winterize your camper. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, (269)685-8781.

JW Firearms Restoration: Gun bluing and general gun repair. Call Wes or Jim at (269)370-2885 or (269)779-4174

It’s Heating Season! Let K&K Mechanical check your furnace out. Residential or Com-mercial. Over 20 years experience, fully li-censed/insured. Free estimates. Call Kerry Keith, K&K Mechanical 269-447-7381

Water Heaters Serviced & Installed by Gwilliams Heating. Almost 30 years serving the surrounding area. (269)672-7862.

Ted LaFountain, Owner, Budget Appliance Service LLC. Prompt, Professional and Af-fordable Service. Call us today for your ap-pliance repair needs. (269)685-8902 or (616)477-7601.

Did You Know that HALF of every dollar spent in a Michigan store goes back into Michigan’s economy.

Wills & Trusts/Estate Planning doesn’t have to be expensive. Call Champion Law Office at (269)685-9220

Che’Bar Construction, quality you need. Sat-isfaction guaranteed for all your home im-provement needs. Call Tal now - (269)207-1933.

Fill your propane tanks here year round!Lowest price in town! Only $16.99. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, 269.685.8781 or www.qualityproductsplain-well.com

Affordable, Fast Leaf Cleanup Service. Call (269)303-0796.

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The arrival of cooler, shorter days is often aprecursor to winter storms dominated bysnowfall. A snow-covered landscape canmake for an appealing image. But heavysnowfall also makes for extra work,especially for drivers who must dig theirvehicles out of the snow after each storm.

Some people live in suburban areas wherethey can park their cars in driveways orgarages, while others live in cities and haveto park on the street, where snow plows can

do a wonderful job of burying vehiclesunderneath mounds of snow. Rescuing a caror truck from a pile of snow can be trickyand time-consuming, but there is a processthat can make the job easier.• Begin by clearing out the tail pipe of thecar. This is a vital first step because failure todo so can back harmful carbon monoxidegas and other fumes into the car. Take thetime to clear out the rear of the car,including the taillights, so you will haveimproved visibility.

• When the exhaust pipe is clear,turn on the car. Some peopleprefer to put the defroster onright away. Others wait until thevehicle warms up before doingso. Having a warm car will meltsome of the accumulated iceand snow and make it easier foryou to clear the car.• The right tools make fasterwork of the task at hand. Ashovel is a necessity, and atelescoping snow broom/icescraper can be helpful. Thisallows you to safely push the snow off theroof of the car. Some regions fine driverswho do not remove snow from the roofs orhoods of their cars, so take the time to cleansuch snow before driving.• Work from the top of the vehicle down.Otherwise, you will end up negating all ofyour work by throwing fresh snow on theareas you already cleared.• By now the defrosters should have kickedin sufficiently enough to make it simple toclear snow from the windshield and rearwindow. Use some deicing windshield fluidto dislodge wiper blades if they have frozento the windshield. Some drivers leave theirwiper blades standing on end and awayfrom the windshield prior to a big storm toprevent them from freezing to thewindshield. Consider this trick if you’reespecially worried about the blades freezingto the glass.

• Use your shovel to carefully remove asmuch snow as possible from around thetires. Be careful not to puncture the tire witha metal shovel. Try to create a tire path in thedirection you plan to move the vehicle. So ifyou will be backing out of the driveway, clearthe way behind the car. If traction is aproblem, use a bit of rock salt or cat litterbehind the tires to give them more grip.Slipping a car mat under the tires also canprovide much-needed traction.• Exercise caution if you are digging out a caron a busy roadway. Make yourself visible toother motorists and use traffic cones, if youhave them, to keep drivers away from yourvehicle. Do not shovel the snow in the pathof oncoming vehicles.Shoveling out after a snowstorm is a taskfew people enjoy. However, it is a necessityof the season and one that can be donesafely and efficiently.

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Fall is a time to prepare homes, vehicles andeven our psyches for the arrival of winter. Toget your car cold-weather ready, check andrepair these items now.

Tire Pressure· Tire pressure can drop in cold weather.When tires are underinflated, you lose fuelefficiency, so monitor and maintain tirepressure throughout the winter.

Tires· Those who live in particularly cold climatesshould switch from all-season to winter tires.Much as you wear winter boots to providemore traction and protection than sneakers,so should you equip your vehicle with tiresthat will stand up to winter terrain.

Battery· Check on the status of your battery and itsstarting power. Cold weather can put more

strain on a car battery. A battery that isalready weak may not turn over when youneed it most.

Wiper Blades· Replace worn wiper blades and upgrade toa windshield fluid that is rated for subzerotemperatures. Each of these items willimprove visibility when winter precipitation ismaking its presence felt.

Oil· Schedule an oil change at the beginning ofwinter. Dirty oil can hinder cold-weatherstarts and, if coupled with low coolant levels,can make it difficult for the engine to turnover.

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Emergency Items· While you're stocking the trunk or cargobed, include a shovel, sand or cat litter, aflashlight, an ice scraper, water, and ablanket. These are good emergency items tohave in the event your car breaks down inthe winter. You can dig your tires out of asnow drift with the shovel and apply litter toincrease traction. The blanket will come in

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According to the United States Departmentof Energy, fuel economy tests have indicatedthat, when driving in short-trip city driving, aconventional gasoline car’s gas mileage isabout 12 percent lower at 20 F than it wouldbe at 77 F. The disparity is even greater inhybrid vehicles, which can see their fueleconomy decline by roughly 34 percentwhen driven at 20 F. Before drivers canunderstand how to improve their winter fueleconomy, it’s beneficial to learn why coldweather has such an adverse effect on acar’s fuel economy.

A host of factors combine to reduce fueleconomy in the winter. When temperaturesdip, engine oil and other drive-line fluids alsoget colder, and this increases engine andtransmission friction. That forces the vehicleto work harder and use more fuel. An enginealso takes longer to reach its most fuel-efficient temperature when the weatheroutside is cold. This won’t have too great animpact on fuel efficiency when taking longtrips, but the shorter the trip the lesseconomical the vehicle’s use of fuel will be,as a shorter trip means the vehicle isspending a larger percentage of the overalldrive at a less fuel efficient temperature.

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winter is the necessities and certain creaturecomforts drivers need when driving in thecold weather. Windshield defrosters andvehicle heating systems use a substantialamount of power, and that usage forces thevehicle to expend more energy and usemore fuel. And while many drivers considerheated seats one of the greatest automotiveinventions known to man, those seats alsouse up a lot of power that negatively impactsfuel economy.

But factors outside the vehicle also impact itsfuel economy in the winter. For example,colder temperatures decrease tire pressure,and that increases roll resistance, whichmeans the car must work harder and usemore fuel to get down the street than it wouldif it were riding on fully inflated tires in thesummertime. Cold air also is more densethan warm air, and that increasesaerodynamic drag on the vehicle, which thenneeds to use more fuel to counter theincreased drag.

So what can be done to improve fueleconomy in the winter? Fortunately, driverscan take several steps to do just that.

• Park the vehicle in a garage. Leaving yourcar in the driveway in the winter means youmight have to dig the vehicle out come wintersnowstorms. But that’s not the onlyinconvenience of parking your vehicleoutside in the winter, as doing so canadversely affect its fuel economy. Whenpossible, park the car in the garage, as thisincreases the initial temperature of the

engine, engine oil, drive-line fluids, and thevehicle’s cabin. This can shorten the time ittakes for the engine to reach its most fuel-efficient temperature while decreasing theengine and transmission friction thatnegatively impacts fuel efficiency.

• Disregard conventional wisdom. Con- ventional wisdom has long suggested thatidling a vehicle for several minutes will warmup the engine more quickly than simplydriving. But many vehicle manufacturers nowrecommend that drivers idle their vehicles forno more than 30 seconds, noting that idlingthe car unnecessarily wastes fuel and thatdriving the vehicle is the fastest way to warmup its engine. If you must warm up thevehicle, stick to the now widely acceptedguideline that recommends idling for nomore than half a minute.

Another nugget of conventional wisdommotorists may want to ignore concerns themotor oil they use in the winter. Many vehiclemanufacturers now recommend a specifictype of oil to use when driving in coldweather, so follow that advice instead ofadhering to past practices that may not havebeen as fuel efficient.

• Monitor tire pressure. As noted, coldertemperatures decrease tire pressure, sodrivers should monitor their tire pressureregularly throughout winter to keep theirvehicle safe and to ensure they are notwasting fuel.• Remove the roof rack. Summeradventurists who love tying their mountain

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this attraCtive 3 br, 2 bath briCk ranCher in quiet Plainwellneighborhood offers lovely hardwood flooring in living room & a convenient mainfloor laundry. Tiered deck in shady back yard has many plantings. Attached 1 cargarage. $142,000. host: rich bacon

peaCeful Country setting for this 3BR, 2 ½ bath contemporary home in the Plainwellschool district. Kitchen with peninsula breakfast bar &pantry is open to dining nook, convenient main floorlaundry, & beautiful living room with fireplace hasview of pool & patio. Family room , bonus room & ad-dt'l ½ bath on lower level. Paved drive to 2 car at-tached garage. $143,000.ask sara or robin

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PLAINWELL (14048396) This property located on1.2 acres has two buildings. Building one has a smalloffice with baseboard heat, bathroom and over 5,000square foot of storage/warehouse space. This spaceis insulated with radiant heat. Two different servicedoors along with a separate loading dock. The secondbuilding has been sectioned off into five separate stor-age units with electric and water in each unit. All unitshave separate electric meters. There is room toexpand two more units. All units are currently rented.$200,000. Amy Hamilton 269-303-0709

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On Sunday, November 9th2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Otsego United Methodist Church223 E. Allegan St.

To celebrate with this lovely ladyWanda (Fisher) Valler

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Free Car Wash for Veterans 11-11-14Otsego, MI - Veterans may visit Ric & Stan's Carwash in Otsego, MI from 10am to 5pm on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 to receive

a complimentary wash. Ric & Stan's Carwash believes that it is important to remember those who have served our country and has designed a program to emphasize the importance of support for Veterans by the general public. Veterans will only need to inform Ric & Stan's verbally that they are Veterans in order

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Submit date, time and place of your community eventfree of charge. Run dates are as space permits.

Submit by Wednesday 5pm

10/31 Trail for Treats, Otsego, 4-6pm, FREE10/31 Trunk or Treat, Martin UMC, 5-7pm10/31 Trunk or Treat, Plainwell Community Center,

presented by Faithway Church, 6-7pm10/31 Teen Zombie Walk, 5:30-6;30pm. Cemetery

Scavanger Hunt, Register at the Chamber, Vote for your best Zombie at the Chamber, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE

10/31 Halloween Spook House N Play, The Calico Rabbit, 6-9pm

11/1 Ladies Day Downtown Plainwell, 10am-4pm11/3 Ladies Night Out, East Martin Christian School,

6:30-8:30pm11/11 Veterans Day Observance, Sherwood Park,

Plainwell, 11am11/11 Veterans Day Breakfast at the Martin UMC,

7:30-9am. Veterans no cost, open to public.11/14 Benefit for Kelly Family, Martin UMC, 4:30-7pm11/15 Holiday Expo & Craft Show, Kalamazoo County

Expo Center, 9-411/15 Junk in the Trunk & rummage sale, Hardings

greenhouse, Plainwell, 9-411/22 Holiday Bazaar & craft show, Richland Area

Community Center, 9-212/5 Martin Christmas Parade 7pm12/5 Plainwell Christmas Tree Lighting12/6 Plainwell Christmas Parade 1pm12/6 Otsego Christmas Parade & Santa Visit 6-7:30pm12/13-14 Christmas Expo & Craft Show, Kalamazoo

County Expo Center, Sat 9-4, Sun 10-3..........................................................................Every Monday Plainwell TOPS® Meeting, 10:30am,

Church of Christ, Sherwood St., PlainwellEvery Wednesday Otsego TOPS® Meeting, 8:30am,

VFW Post 3030, Otsego

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Sunday Worship Service9:30am & 11:00am

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Otsego United Methodist Church“WHERE JESUS’ LOVE IS LIVED!”

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“EXPECT A MIRACLE!”“All things are possible to him who believes”

– Mark 9:23Do you believe in miracles?A miracle may be defined as a supernaturalintervention of God in human events. My very life isa miracle of God. I was born premature, weighed 3lb. 3 oz. at birth and spent the first six weeks of my lifein an incubator. I was not expected to live. Over the years of pastoral ministry I have witnessedseveral miracles. I have witnessed miracles in myown family and in the lives of persons I have served.I have seen the love of Christ change lives and healbodies.The operative word for “Words of Faith and Hope” isbelieve. To believe is to put our entire trust in JesusChrist for salvation and for daily living. “Faith is beingsure of what we hope for and certain of what we donot see.” (Hebrews 11:1).One example is the healing of the boy with an evilspirit (Mark 9:14 -29). This story follows thetransfiguration of Jesus Christ (another miracle).

There are at least 3 take-aways from this story:l. The compassion of Jesus.2. The creation of faith in the boy’s father.3. The ability of Christ to perform miracles.

Sometimes we believe, but we are still unsure. Inother words, our faith is not complete.Jesus honored the father for being honest about hisfeelings and Christ did heal the young man. Moral ofthe story: If we will act on the faith we have, it will beenough to perform miracles!Good news: The power of Jesus Christ to performmiracles is still present in our world today if only wechoose to believe.

Prayer: Lord, I believe! In Jesus’ name. Amen.Peace to you and please join us for worship thisSunday in a church where Jesus’ love is lived.

Holiday Craft ShowSaturday, November 8th........ 9am-2pm

Delton-Kellogg Middle SchoolHave your picture taken

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Barry County Antique Show, Sat., Nov. 8 : 9am-4pm. $4.00 admission. Barry County Fairgrounds. Antiques plus repurposed, industrial, military. We are buying war souvenirs. Just north of Hastings on M-37

Doster Reformed Community ChurchAuction/BazaarNovember 6th

7pm...‘til everything’s gone!12145 Doster Rd., Plainwell

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Intersection ReconstructionM-89(Allegan Street)

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October 31, 2014, at 8:00 a.m.through November 21, 2014,

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Help! We Need Mittens. Did you know our hat & mitten project serves Otsego, Plain-well, Allegan, Pullman & St. Margarets Schools, plus Otsego Community Service, the free meal site in Allegan, the homeless in the area & anyone else in need? As we are doing our count now, we do not have enough to fill this need. Could you help by knitting, crocheting or purchasing some? Free patterns & yarn at the Otsego District Public Library. Also this is the drop site for your completed mittens. Thank you so much for supporting this project!

Benefit Spaghetti Supper for Ronda (Holt) & Mike Kelly, Friday, Nov. 14, 4:30-7pm. Martin United Methodist Church, 969 E. Al-legan St., Martin. 100% of all donations will benefit the Kelly family.

First Come First Served. Free tickets to the Allegan County Search & Rescue Country Music Spectacular, starring Ken Mellons. Fri-day, November 21 at 7:30pm at the Allegan High School performing Arts Center.

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all about hairTeri Tripp • Complete Hair Care & Electrolysis

(269)744-2766

Booth Available!________Room for Rentfor manicures,pedicures or

massage!

Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm232 N. Allegan St., M-89 - OTSEGO (269) 692-6339

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All canned goods will bedonated to Christian Neighbors.

(269)692-2200

103 W. ALLEGAN ST.DOWNTOWN OTSEGO

Amish OakTreasures & More

HOURS: MON. - FRI. 9AM-6PM SAT. 9AM-3PM

• Dining Room Sets •Curios• Rocking Chairs • Bookshelves

• Bedroom Sets • Living Room Sets• Chests • Jewelry Boxes

• Sofas • Framed Prints

Call For A Free Quote Today!

Business Hours: 8:30-5:00 Monday - Friday • 1617 N. Main St., Martin

KEN BLEEKER AGENCYINSURANCE

www.kenbleeker.com • (269) 672-5228 or 800-290-6396

It doesn’t matter if you saved money in 15 minutes.

It doesn’t matter if your neighbor has the same insurance you do.

What matters right now is that you get to enjoy this moment becauseyour independent insurance agent and the company that stands

behind them have you covered.

Automotive

Used Tires & Batteries. Now @ Douglas Autos LLC, 569 10th St., Plainwell

Antique Auto & Snowmobile Insurance!Call Katie at Ken Bleeker Insurance. Low cost, no obligation quotes. 269-672-5228

Save A Ton on your next auto repair! Econ-omy Auto Repair, 760 N. Main, Plainwell. Dick Keith, master mechanic. Across from H&H Body Shop. (269)685-4038, (269)650-2894

Affordable Autos at douglasautos.com! 569 10th St., Plainwell. Call Doug (269)501-5763

Services

Rogers Plumbing, Heating & A/C Service, Inc. Serving this area since 1966, licensed and insured. Call the company that’s local & experienced. 269-694-4673, 269-217-5454

Police Scanner Rebanding! Get new up-dated programming at N.D.S. Electronics, 406 Oaks Crossing, Plainwell. 269-685-8158

Steve's Excavation: Sewer systems; base-ments; driveways; sand, gravel, topsoil de-livered; land clearing; private roads; demoli-tion; bobcat service, all excavating needs. Call (269)672–5826, (269)694-4101.

Honor Those Who Served. The Shoppers Guide will have a special section Veter-an’s Day Weekend. Fill out a form, email or call. The deadline is Nov. 5, 2014, 5pm.

Fall cleanups, lawn mowing & trimming, pressure washing, snow plowing. Call now reasonable rates, friendly service, local small business fully insured, Faith Lawn Maintenance. Call Josh (219)880-7061 or Justin (269)650-3000 for free quote

Fall Leaf Clean-up & Snowplowing: Com-mercial, residential, 24 yrs. experience, in-sured, free estimates. Call Todd Ketchum Lawncare (269)806-9846

Wendie Cutler-Honeysett is now at Beach Paradise & Tiki Kut, 108 Chestnut St., Alle-gan. We are a full service salon including tanning. Wendie is available Thurs., Fri. & Sat. for all your nail services. Mani/Pedi combo $35, Shellac $20. Call today 269-673-6927.

Now Booking For Fall - Yard Cleanups. Free estimates. Call MnS Lawn Care Services. (269)692-3003, www.mnslawncare.com. Li-censed & insured.

Tree Removal, Trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured. Over 30 years experience in tree work, very reliable and reasonable. Free estimates. Also, firewood for sale! RC Tree Service, owned and operated by Carl Sparks (269)685-5002. Rod Fuller (269)685-4034/ (269)377-7957, www.rctreeservice.com

Gwilliams Heating - Sales, service & installa-tion including modular & mobile homes. Free estimates, 24 hr. service, (269)672-7862


Putting talent to work

Start your career in a well-established PLASTICScompany right in the Otsego area!!

If you can detect small details on plastics parts and have the physical ability to stand or sit for entire shifts – then look no further! Apply online @ www.wsitalent.com and send your resumeto Lauren, [email protected].

Pay: $8.15/hrFull time, temp to hire opportunities We can’t wait to hear from you!

411 Oaks Crossing, Plainwell • 269-685-9908- ACROSS FROM WALMART -

Mon. - Thurs. 10am-8pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-9pm; Sun. 12pm-6pm

Because EVERYONE deserves a good night’s rest.

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MATTRESSES $299Select Floor Samples,

Mattresses andMotion Foundations

UP TO...

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25 Years of Experience in the Water Treatment Industry

WATER SOFTENER SALES AND SERVICE

•Reverse Osmosis Systems •Rentals •Iron & Smell Removal Systems

•Salt and Delivery

NOW AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR

Full Service Lumber Yard OVER 75 YEARS PROVIDINGTOP QUALITY PRODUCTS & SERVICE

6216 Gull Road, Kalamazoo • 269-345-4414 • carterlumber.com

Also available

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Interior wallsbetween rooms

Fire Resistant Water Repellent Made from StoneRoxul offers far more than conventional insulations. Don’t settle for anything less when you build or renovate.

NowStocking! COMFORTBATT™ & SAFE’N’SOUND™

Stay Warm This Winter!Many Styles And Brands

of High Efficiency Windows, Doors

& More!

SPECIALIZING IN A WIDE RANGE OF COUNSELING SERVICES

• Anxiety/Panic • Depression • Relationship Issues • Marital and Pre-Marital • Adult and Adolescent

Quality Counseling Integrated with Faith

www.desertstreams.org • Daytime, Evening & Saturday Hours995 E. Miller Rd., PLAINWELL (corner of 10th St. & Miller Rd.)

Tim Geis, M.A., LLPMen’s Issues & Sexual Addiction

Plainwell (269) 998-9767Kalamazoo (269) 345-0909

Christian Counseling

Recreational Vehicles

ATV Tires in stock. We mount them for you! Schanz Tire, Otsego, (269)694-4705

New 2014 Jayco Trailers are on sale now. 2015’s are here! Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell. (269)685-8781.

RV Parts And Accessories in stock & fair prices. Save gas and shop local. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, 269.685.8781 or www.qualityproductsplain-well.com.

Personals


Household/Appliances

Hot Water Heater Sale/ Installation: 1 to 50 gallons, natural gas, propane, or electric, 28 models in-stock. (269)694-4855. Bob’s Hardware, downtown Otsego.

We Would Like To Thank the community & our many customers for all their support in the last 5 years. We’ve enjoyed getting to know many of you & wish you the best in your future endeavors. It has been a pleas-ure to serve you. The Store.

Wholesale Liquidation of brand new 7 piece living room packages. Fabric sets $799 or blended leather groups only $899. Deliv-ery available. Sold 1st come 1st serve. Call 269-929-0223.

Wanted

$Cash$ for Broken Autos. Paying $100-$1,000. We will tow! Call Doug any-time, 7 days. (269)501-5763.

Buying junk cars, trucks, scrap metal, farm machinery. Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, Inc., 1525 King Hwy., Kalamazoo, 269-381-1315. Bring this ad!



Room Mate Wanted: Male to share house, $450/month including utilities (269)685-6418.


Vote For Scot Reitenour! Otsego School Board. Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 2014. Paid for by the committee to elect Scot Reitenour

Wanted Someone To Brush Hog/Plow. 3 acres, Otsego area. Call with estimate before 8pm, (269)694-2008.

Lost & Found

Check Us Out on Facebook. Community Shoppers Guide. Look for deals and local information.


$1,125 Weekly Guaranteed. Mail letters from home. Full time/part time. No experi-ence necessary. Call today. 1-888-966-0846

$50 Walmart Gift Card & 3 free issues of your favorite magazines. Call 877-225-8281

A Temperpadic/Style Memory foam mat-tress set: Queen, new-never used, as seen on TV, with warranty. Cost $1,800. Sell $695. Can deliver 989-832-2401.

AEI DISH. Get better TV only $19.99/mo. Free HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz. Free quick installation. $50 cash for signing. Call local dealer 1-877-367-6988 code CPM813

Airline Careers begin here. Become an Avia-tion Maintenance Tech. FAA approved train-ing. Financial aid if qualified. Housing avail-able. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-891-2281

Amish Log Headboard and queen pillow top mattress set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $275. 989-923-1278

Built Best Barns. Michigan’s largest polebarn company. Best quality, best service. Summer specials. Sale ends soon. 24’x24’x8’-$6495, 24’x32’x8’=$7495, 24’x40’x10’=$8995, 30’x40’x10’=$10,795, 32’x48’x12’=$14,995. Completely built, Li-cense/insured. 1-877-802-9591/989-205-2534

Do You Owe over $10,000 to the IRS or state in back taxes? Get tax relief now. The nation’s full service tax solution firm. Call 877-364-9643




American Legion Post #84 of Otsego, meets at 410 E. Orleans, 7pm, the 2nd Wednesday of each month. New members welcome. For info. call 1-866-676-7884

Senior Euchre, Tuesdays! 6:30-9pm at Plainwell Community Center, couples/sin-gles 269.685.6468.

Pumpkins in the Parkwould like to give A Big Thank You to...

City of PlainwellPlainwell Public SafetyPlainwell DPWPlainwell SchoolsHarding's MarketHart's JewelryCut'n LooseNancy's KitchenRhino's Hometown PubMeijerFifth Third Bank

Shoppers GuideForum CommunicationsTimber Ridge Ski AreaKloosterman's FloralRace for Kids Sake CharitiesAngela Shannon, Agent - Farm BureauKeeler FamilySausaman FamilySteele FamilyGless FamilyConstruction Services of W. MI

And all of our hard working volunteers!

The Plainwell Christmas Parade is looking for individuals, groups & organizations who would like to participate in the parade on December 6th @ 1pm. For more informa-tion, please call Chris @ (269)685-3152.

Don’t Forget To Fall Back. On November 2nd Daylight Savings time ends. Set your

clocks back an hour.

Public Notice

CITY OF OTSEGOFall Leaf Pick Up 2014

REMINDER OF NEW PICK UP PROCEDURESThe Public Works Department will be picking upleaves between OCTOBER 27, 2014 andNOVEMBER 14, 2014. Please do not place anyleaves in the streets before October 24, 2014.Leaves will be picked up twice during the threeweek period. Please plan accordingly.

Allegan Street Residents Only - Continue toplace leaves in the curb lawn. Please do notplace leaves near trees or poles for easieraccess. Collection dates will be Monday, October27, 2014 and November 10, 2014 for Allegan St.only.Farmer Street Residents Only - Collectiondates will be Monday, October 27, 2014 andNovember 10, 2014. Please rake leaves intothe street no earlier than the Sunday beforepick up.

Please refrain from putting leaves in the roadbefore Oct. 24, 2014.Loose leaves will no longer be picked up afteryour street has been picked up twice. For safetypurposes - Do not place leaves in the streetafter the second pick up. Leaves may be takento the city’s transfer station located off Helen Ave.free of charge. The transfer station is openTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00-11:45am and from 1:00-3:45pm.If you have any questions contact City Hall at269.692.3391.

City of OtsegoDepartment of Public Works


Army Pfc. Joshua E. Thaxtonhas graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Ga. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received in-struction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, tradi-tions, and core values. Thaxton is the son of Kathy and Rodney Thaxton of Ostego, Mich. He is a 2008 graduate of Ostego High School in Ostego.

Fish Fry, Otsego V.F.W. Post 3030Friday, November 7 - 5:00-7:30pm

Public Welcome

Bargain Book & Bake SaleJC Wheeler/Martin Library

S. Main St., MartinFriday, Nov. 7, 10am-2pmSaturday, Nov. 8, 9am-1pm

Spaghetti Dinner & Silent AuctionFUNDRAISER

Saturday, November 8Dinner: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Silent Auction: 5:30pm - 7:00pmLive Auction: 7:00pm

Dinner... $6 Adults, $3 (11 & Under) Free (3 & Under)

Patriots are thankful for our Veterans!Veterans Eat FREE!

247 E. Allegan St., Otsego

Book Your 2015 Event now at 2014 rates @ The Rabbit’s Gatherings. Email [email protected]

Don’t ForgetTurn Your Clocks

back an hour Saturday night.

Set Your Clocks Back 1 HourSaturday Night!

Veterans Day Observanceat Sherwood Park, Plainwell

Tuesday, November 11 at 11:00amPlainwell Memorial Post 9377 VFW

We Would Like To Thankthe community & our many customersfor all their support in the last 5 years. We’ve enjoyed getting to knowmany of you & wish you the best

in your future endeavors. It has been a pleasure to serve you.

The Store

To reserve your dinner ticketsCall the church office @ (269)694-2939

223 E. Allegan St. (M-89), Otsego

Otsego UnitedMethodist ChurchOtsego UnitedMethodist Church

WednesdayNov. 5th, 2014Bazaar & Bake Shop

Opens at 7:00amCOFFEE & ROLLS7:00am-10:00am

- LUNCH -11:00am-1:00pm

ONLY $7.00/adults $2.00/children• Homemade Soups • Sandwiches • Dessert

- DINNER -4:15pm-7:15pm

$10.00/Adult $5.00/Students (11-17 yrs.)$2.00/Children (2-10 yrs.), under 2 free.

Featuring traditional Ham and Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings

Annual

Mission Festival

Arlene J. ANSONAGE 86 – KALAMAZOO, MI

Arlene passed away Sun-day, October 26, 2014 atStanford Lodge in Plain-well. She was born Janu-ary 3, 1928 in Kalamazoothe daughter of Michaeland Grace (Cardd) Karr.

Arlene enjoyed fishing, traveling, cookingand helping other people. She was an ac-tive member of Cooper CongregationalChurch where she was part of the LadiesGuild and ARO an outreach ministrygroup. On October 28, 1950 in Kalama-zoo she married Duane Anson who sur-vives. Also surviving are her children,Brian (Dalene) Anson of Plainwell, Karen(Keith) Holt of Vicksburg and Lori (Chuck)Franko of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren,Jodi, Jessica, Cameron, Tyler and Riley;4 great-grandchildren and several niecesand nephews. She was preceded indeath by her 3 brothers, Delbert, Robertand Rudolph Yohnke. Cremation hastaken place. Friends may meet with Ar-lene’s family Saturday, November 1, 2014from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and again Sundayfrom 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the

Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.No services are scheduled and a privateburial will take place at Cooper Cemeteryat a later date. Contributions in memoryof Arlene may be made to the CooperCongregational Church. Messages of condolence may be posted at

www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Come Join Us! T.O.P.S. #1007 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

VFW North Farmer, OtsegoWed. 8:30am

Support group with fun contests

Molly Wieber128 E. Allegan Street - Suite A

Otsego, MI 49078(269) 692-2336


www.otsegomainstreet.org

Otsego VFW Post 3030 Halloween Party. Sat. Nov. 1st, 4-8pm. Live Music- Kickstart. Costumes welcome.Sloppy joes will be served.

Obituaries

DeMENT AND MARQUARDT, PLC

A law firm focusing on estate planning,

estate settlement, and the transfer of wealth.

Charles S. Ofstein • William B. Millard • Michael D. Holmes Michele C. Marquardt • Daniel L. DeMent • Whitney A. Kemerling

the Globe Building211 East Water Street, Suite 401

Kalamazoo, MI 49007269.343.2106

Call or email anytime.Canine Safe Harbor

8171 West KL Ave., KalamazooKalamazoo, MI • [email protected]

ADOPTION EVENT HELD EVERY 2ND SATURDAY • 2-4 PM8171 WEST KL AVE. BETWEEN 4TH & 8TH ST.

Emmy is a youngfemale Chihuahuathat was born aprincess and takespleasure in beingtreated like one!Emmy likes to cuddlein bed at night, likeschildren and enjoys

her walks. She gets along with other dogs aslong as they are her size; otherwise she gets alittle confrontational with larger dogs. This 7lb. pint size delight is just an all around greatgirl and if pampering a pooch is your thing, wehave the dog you have been waiting for.

Cuddly Charm!

In Loving Memory OfJohn Seekman

11/4/11

Death leaves a heartacheno one can heal;

Love leaves a memoryno one can steal.

Loving and missing you,Theresa

“I don’t regret the things I’ve done, I regretthe things I didn’t do when I had the chance.”

~ Unknown


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Mini Keg TakeoverSaturday, Nov. 8th • 6-9pm

Green Flash Brewing Co.Celebrate

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Beer Reps & Swag!

Try our“CackleBurger”1/3 lb. burger,

topped with bacon andan over easy egg

406 OAKS CROSSING - BETWEEN PLAINWELL & OTSEGO

685-8158Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri.: 10am-7pm

Thurs. & Sat. 10am-6pm, Closed Sundays

N.D.S. ELECTRONICSA RadioShack® Dealer

Guitar Strings, Cables, Speakers, Amps,

Microphones, Reeds & More!

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Miscellaneous

Dolmer PS7910 Chain Saw, 6.3 hp, with 20” bar on sale, $949.95. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, 269.685.8781 or www.qualityproductsplainwell.com.


Employment


Maintenance Position Open: Must have experience. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, flooring, etc. Snowplowing. Willing to be on call. Must pass drug screen and driver’s license check. Apply at Gun River, 687 10th St., Plainwell, MI 49080 (269)685-5896

Help Wanted! Otsego Main Street has a wide variety of vol-unteer needs. Can you help? Please visit www.otsegomain-

street.org and click on Volunteer to see a list of opportunities. Or, scan this QR code with your smart phone.

Now Hiring: Hostesses & part-time cooks. Apply @ Old Mill Brewpub & Grill between 2-4pm. No phone calls please.

Daycare/FosterCare

Daycare: 1 Full-time opening, 0-3 years. 6am-4:30pm. 24 years experience. Excel-lent references. Located behind M-89 Cin-ema (269)204-5006.

Entertainment

Check Us Out on Facebook. Community Shoppers Guide. Look for deals and local information.


Sherwood Gardens…a place to gather for weddings, memorials, reunions, parties, bed & breakfast. (269)512-5857 www.sherwoodgardens.net


Stop In And Warm up with a cup of coffee and a big breakfast @ Cooper Cafe. Break-fast served all day. Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-2pm, Sat. 6:30am-noon. Live music Wed./Sat., 7759 Douglas Ave., (269)383-2960 MC/Visa/Discover

Piloxing Now @ Otsego Health & Fitness. A non-stop interval fusion of standing Pi-lates, boxing & dance. Starting Wed., Nov. 5, 6:30pm, $5 with special guest former NFL cheerleader, Brittany Banfill. Must pre-register, limited space available. Call for details, (269)692-3054.

Lawn & Garden

Dolmar Leaf Blowers @ Quality Products, starting at $219.95, 4 stroke. 277 12th St., Plainwell, (269)685-8781.

Now Booking For Fall - Yard Cleanups. Free estimates. Call MnS Lawn Care Services. (269)692-3003, www.mnslawncare.com. Li-censed & insured.

For Sale? Advertise it here. Put your classifiedad in for only $11.00 for the first 1-15 words(add $1.00 for every 1-5 words thereafter)Box it for $2.00. All or select words in boldonly $1.00 Call today! Community ShoppersGuide, 269-694-9431.


24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICEFOR WATER/FLOOD DAMAGE

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Get Ready Now for the Holidays!

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Hunting forNew Flooring?Hunting forNew Flooring?

BOOK YOURCARPET CLEANING NOWBefore Your Holiday Party

Putting talent to work

Santa’s Helpers Needed! WSI – Plainwell, MI

Do you enjoy work that is very physical and fast-paced? Looking for LOTS of hours and great overtime pay? WSI has an opportunity for you! Due to Elf Union strikes at the North Pole,

Santa is seeking additional help @ $8.50/hr to fill gift orders during the busy holiday season to pickand place orders. Please contact me for more information by applying online @ www.wsitalent.com or by calling me at 269-488-5100. Ask for John!

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:-Candidates must have a valid HS diploma or GED.

-Naturally, Candidates will be felony free.

544 E. MORRELL ST. • OTSEGOCorner of M-89 & Morrell Across from HQ Flooring

(269)694-4261

Mon. - Fri. 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am-1:00pm

www.bnctrophy.blogspot.com email: [email protected]

T-Shirts - $12(size 2x - $14)

Long Sleeve - $15(size 2x - $17)

Crew Neck - $15(size 2x - $17)

Hoodies - $25(size 2x - $27)

Long Sleeve T’sw/Hood - $18

(size 2x - $20)

Men’s & Women’s sizes

SCREEN PRINTING • EMBROIDERY • ENGRAVING

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Michigan “The Great Lakes” Apparel

Lawn & Garden

Dan's Tree Service: Professional trimming, removal, lot clearing, tree bracing & ca-bling, custom sawmilling, high ranger chip-per, stump grinder, free estimates. Senior discount. Fully insured. www.danstreeinc.com (269)664–5455 or Matt (269)569-1031

Home Improvement

Fall cleanups, lawn mowing & trimming, pressure washing, snow plowing. Call now reasonable rates, friendly service, local small business fully insured, Faith Lawn Maintenance. Call Josh (219)880-7061 or Justin (269)650-3000 for free quote


Pole Buildings: 24x24x8 shingled/steel, $6,975; 30x40x10 shingled/steel, $9,997. Built year-round! All sizes, options avail-able! C.L. Kruithoff Building Company, www.pole-barns.com or (269)686-2825, (269)217-3850

West Michigan Glass Concepts, LLC, 116 E. Allegan St., Otsego. 269-762-3480. For all your glass needs, same day glass replace-ment! www.glassrepairmi.com

Carpentry by Corradini: Additions, remod-els, kitchens, baths, decks, siding, trim, win-dow replacement. Licensed/insured. 30 years experience. Call Mike, (269)343-2723

Jeffrey B. Hoyt, Builder, (269)760-0035. All your building needs, no job too big or small. Licensed/insured. Senior discount.

Scott Keyzer Roofing: Call Scott for all your roofing needs. Snow & ice removal too! Li-censed, insured. Free estimates. (269)929-3149.

For Rent

2BR Apartment, Plainwell: 900 sq. ft., with modern appliances, $600/mo. + electric. Call Georgian Apartments at (269)370-0599.

Dolmar Leaf Blowers @ Quality Products, starting at $219.95, 4 stroke. 277 12th St., Plainwell, (269)685-8781.

“Beauty and ugliness surround us. Wedecide what we see.”


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