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745 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5832 Located at 130 N. Main • Plainwell, MI 49080

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The Calico Rabbit Craft & Antique Mall

SPECIALIZING IN LATE MODEL SALVAGE166 SOUTH 10TH STREET - PLAINWELL, MI 49080

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PLAINWELL AUTO SUPPLY

155 N. MAIN ST. PLAINWELL

Phone 685-5817

124 N. Main- Plainwell -

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Judy’sRestaurantJudy’sRestaurant120 W. Allegan St., • DOWNTOWN OTSEGO

692-6118

PARTS STORE • SERVICE CENTER • PROPANE GAS

277 12th Street, Plainwell, MI 49080(269) 685-8781

QUALITY•SERVICE•PRICE

119-A North Farmer St., Downtown Otsego(269)692-6277

RENTALL

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- PARTY RENTAL -(269) 685-5880

- EQUIPMENT RENTAL -(269) 685-9525

68 10th Street (Douglas Ave.), South of Plainwell

email: [email protected] www.a1mich.com www.nancy-kitchen.com

615 E. Bridge St., Plainwell269-685-2115

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

Community

Shoppers Guide117 N. Farmer Street, Otsego 269-694-9431

BELLHEARING CENTER352 12th Street, Plainwell 269-685-0055

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(269)692-3128

C.D.’s Auto RepairMagic Muffler1297 M-89, Plainwell685-5279

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(269)685-6871(269)685-6871WWW.MIDWAYPLAINWELL.COM

12th St., PLAINWELL

Complete Design & Printing Services

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

CongratulationsWINNER....

JAMES ALLMAN


STACEY MADDEN


RANDY MARTIN


PAULA SMITH

CongratulationsWINNER....AL SHAND

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MARK COTTINGHAM


JASON BOWEN


SHAWNNA BELL


GEORGE HEBBEN


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KATHY HARDY


JOHN SCHUITEBOER

CongratulationsWINNER....NOAH HAZEN

CongratulationsWINNER....KEITH HEYN


CHRIS STRATTON


PAT ROBERTS


CHERYL BAILEY


GUY AUKERMAN


REBECCA MEGGS


THELMA SMALLA


PAULEYPAWLOWSKI

Tenth Street Saloon136 N. Main St. - Downtown Plainwell

(269)685-9595Open M-F 11:00am; Sat. & Sun. at Noon

1718 106TH AVE. • OTSEGO, MI 49078

269-694-9000www.1prowater.com

23 Years of Experience in the Water Treatment Industry

Casual Fine Dining

FULL BAR & WINE AVAILABLE • BANQUET FACILITIES

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

BewitchingWares128 E. Allegan

DOWNTOWNOTSEGO

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H A R O L D

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Amish OakTreasures & MoreAmish OakTreasures & More103 W. ALLEGAN ST. • DOWNTOWN OTSEGO

(269)692-2200

Thanksgiving Gift Card

Giveaway!Giveaway!Thank you for visiting these local merchants

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

Locally Owned and Operated by a Lifelong Plainwell Resident!

Tenth Street Saloon136 N. Main St. - Downtown Plainwell - (269)685-9595

Open M-F 11:00am; Sat. & Sun. at Noon

1/4 lb. BurgerChips & Pickle

only $150

(2) Hot DogsChips & Pickle

only $1Lunch Specials 11am - 2pm

• Wireless Internet • Karaoke Every Friday Night• Karaoke or Live Band Every Saturday Night • Keno & Pull Tabs • Internet Jukebox

Only Pool Table in Town!

FREE POOLEvery Wednesday & Thursday

$2-16 oz. Miller LiteBottles! 25¢ Wings!

Hockey & Football Game Time Only Specials

Open Sundays with food specialsfor the Lions game!

NEW!Nudge Master Gambling Machine

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22nd AnnualDay Before Thankgiving Party

Wednesday, November 23rdKaraoke 9:00pm - 1:00am

NO COVERSaturday, Nov. 26th

Kyle Jennings9:00pm - 1:00am

Donnie Brest • Jeff Meyer

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

(269)685-5700Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm Mon. - Fri.

Sat. 8:00am - 12:00pm

FULL SERVICE REPAIR SHOP. WE SERVICE ALL MAKES & MODELS

FREEShuttle Service

COUPON

$12.95 for most vehiclesMust present coupon.

Not valid with any other coupons or specials.Pro Automotive Services

Good thru 11/30/11

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FREEFREE

20% off20% offLL ABORABOR

For Senior Citizens 55 and Older

$$17.9517.95OIOIL CHANGEL CHANGEUp to 5 qts. of oil

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COUPON

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Good thru 11/30/11

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Good thru 11/30/11

COUPON

Closed Thurs., Fri., Sat. for

the Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov. 24 - 26, 2011

Have a Safe and HappyThanksgiving Holiday!

Donnie, Jeff & Elmer

Terms: Home is selling AS-IS. $1,000.00 deposit sale day. Balance due at closing, closing to take place within 30days of sale. Bidding on property is not contingent on financing, so have financing pre-arranged.

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

AUC

TIONREAL ESTATE AUCTION

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

ESTATE OF the (Late) Lester Long

Selling at auction this nice 2 bed-room, 1 bath home on a nicestreet in the city of Otsego. Homehas some updates, a newer roof,plus a large 1 car garage with loft.

Saturday, Dec. 3rd ✦ 2:30pm-6:30pm

2011 Plainwell Holiday Home Tour

Sponsored by: The City of Plainwell, Conestoga Rovers and Associates, Cornell and Associates Realtors,Pennings and Sons, and The Calico Rabbit Craft and Antique Mall

with Flower Arrangements Provided by Plainwell Flowers.Refreshments by Nancy’s Kitchen & desserts complements of the Plainwell Arts Council at 111 N. Main home.

2011 Plainwell Holiday Home Tour

AA HolidayHoliday TTourour ofof HistoriHistoricc HomesHomes

in Plainwellin PlainwellAdvanced Tickets:

$10.00 per person - 12 & under free–––––––––––––

Available thru 11/30/11 by mail or in person thru 12/2/11 at City Hall,

141 N. Main St., Plainwell - 8am-5pm

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

–––––––––Available at the Calico Rabbit

130 N. Main Streetfrom 10am-3pm

PLAINWELL HOME TOUR TICKET ORDER FORM

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________City: ______________Zip: _________

Phone: __________________________________

Number of Tickets:__________ x $10.00 each

Total Amount:______________(12 & under free)

Mail Order Form with payment to:DDA, c/o Emilie Schada

City of Plainwell141 N. Main St., Plainwell, MI 49080_________

Make Checks Payable to:Plainwell DDA

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

352 12TH STREET, PLAINWELL269-685-0055

BELLHEARING CENTER

THANKFUL

Hours: Wed.,Thurs.& Fri. 9am-5pm

When you can

HEAR...what they

are saying!

When you can

HEAR...what they

are saying!

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

Everyone will be

AmazingSpa & Salon

Touch

DOWNTOWN PLAINWELL • 122 N. Main • PlainwellLOCATED BEHIND HART’S JEWELRY

MOLLY GEECosmetologistFull Hair ServicesFor Men & Women

Waxing • Pedicure • Manicure • Flexible Hours (269) 929.4191

Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10am-5pmWed. 10am-7pm, Sat. 10am-4pm

119 N. Main St. • Plainwell(269) 685-3647

[email protected]

Gift CardsAvailable!

- SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS -

- CLOSED MONDAYS -

Automotive

Need A Vehicle? Guaranteed credit ap-proval - Bad credit OK, no credit OK, no games. Rebuild your credit. Call us today 269-692-6019 or www.dipperdaves.com

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

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

Happy Thanksgiving from C.D.’s Auto/Magic Muffler! Wishing you a safe holiday. 1297 M-89, Plainwell. (269)685-5279

Services

Japanese Reiki Massage with heated lo-tion, totally relaxing pressure point mas-sage and energy healing all for $30. Just call Carli today, (269)254-9198, downtown Otsego. Closed Mondays. *No explicit ques-tions please.

Save a Ton on Your Next Auto Repair! Economy Auto Repair, 760 N. Main, Plain-well, Now Open. Dick Keith, master me-chanic, across from H&H Body Shop. (269)685-4038, (269)650-2894

Home & Auto Insurance! Low Cost! Call Ka-tie at Ken Bleeker Insurance. No obligation quotes. 269.672.5228

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

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

Deer Processing: Boneless cuts. Martin 269-806-3503

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

www.hzplainwell.com

(269)685-58001186 E. M-89 • Plainwell

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee#CC120734

MSRP $31,820.00

$229/Mth.36 Month Lease. 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title and license.

$2,900 due at signing. Includes Conquest Owner Bonus Cash.

2012 Chrysler 200#CN135665

MSRP $22,715.00



2012 Dodge Journey#CT184960

MSRP $27,185.00


$2,900 due at signing. Includes Returning Chrysler Lease Bonus Cash.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan#CR179018

MSRP $25,530.00



2012 Dodge Avenger

REBATES UP TO$3,500

...OR 0% APR UP TO 72 MonthsSee Dealer for details.

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FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE!

PLAINWELL

CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP • RAM

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan#BR606837

MSRP $27,970.00

$21,97100

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

Sale Price

2012 Chrysler Town & Country#CR116784

MSRP $30,230.00



2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4#CW117480

MSRP $25,770.00


$2,900 due at signing. Includes Returning Chrysler Lease Bonus Cash.



MATINEES:All shows before 6pm

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

Afternoon: $4.00(3D $5.00) - 12pm to 5:59pm

EVENING:All shows 6pm & afterAll tickets: $5.00 (3D $6.25)

M89 CINEMAM89 CINEMA

M-89 Plainwell • 269-685-2121

www.mooretheatres.com

ENDS TUESDAY 11/22/11✴ ✴

“Showtimes are feature start times.”

A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR CHRISTMAS - R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15p, 10:05HAPPY FEET TWO - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:40a, 2:00, 8:10BREAKING DAWN PART I - PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30a, 12:30, 3:45, 6:30, 9:20HAPPY FEET TWO 3D - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:50a, 4:00, 6:10IMMORTALS - R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:10a, 3:55JACK AND JILL - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00a, 12:10, 2:15, 4:10, 6:55, 8:45IMMORTALS 3D - R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:50p, 7:05, 9:25TOWER HEIST - PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:20a, 1:00, 3:25, 6:40, 8:50PUSS IN BOOTS PG - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:50a, 4:15, 8:20PUSS IN BOOTS 3D - PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:55a, 2:10, 6:20FOOTLOOSE - PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00a, 12:40, 3:15, 6:00

Visit http://m89cinema.mooretheatres.com or call (269)685-2121 for Holiday Showtimes!

&BAR

GRILL

M89R

OCK

ROLL

& BANDSFridays & Saturdays 9-1

ThanksgivingWeekendWed., Fri.-Sat.

11/23, 11/25 & 26Scrapyard - Classic Rock

Every Wednesday 8-12 - KARAOKEEvery Thursday 8-12 - Live Music

2-3 • Whatsit2ya - Classic Rock

9-10 • Generations - Classic Rock

16-17 • Stolen Horses - Country

23-24 • Douglas James Band - Classic Rock

Phone694-6970Downtown OTSEGO

------- December ------

404 South Burdick - Kalamazoo269-345-6500

FOR 24 HOUR EVENT INFORMATIONwww.kazoostate.com

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

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE STATE THEATRE& ALL TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS.CHARGE BY PHONE 373-7000

Tickets now available online at: HTTP://www.ticketmaster.com

NOVEMBER18-20 - Warren Miller - General admission $15DECEMBER

3 - John Berry - Reserved seating $37 main floor & mezzanine, $27 balcony.

6 - Chris Cornell - Reserved seating $39.

9 - Kinsey Report - w/Out of Favor Boys & BluesAnnouncement Show. General admission $12,$10 w/WRKR card. $15 day of show.

17 - Frankie Ballard - Country Christmas.Reserved seating $18

JANUARY21 - Reggae Legend Bob Marley Birthday Bash

Coupons not to be used in conjunction with any other specials.

All Services Done by Supervised Senior Students

6666 Lovers Lane, PortageCall Today! (269)321-8708

HolidayPerm

Wright BeautyAcademy

EXPIRES 12/17/11

$1995

HolidayColor

$1995

Look Great for the Holidays!

Long hair extra

EXPIRES 12/17/11

Long hair extra

We will be closed Dec. 17th re-opening Jan. 2nd, 2012

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

Sun. 8:00am-11:00pm

Corner of South Farmer& Dix Streets

- OTSEGO -694-6510

BEER • WINE • LIQUOR • LOTTO • DELI • POP

Open 7 Daysa Week!

DEER & WILD GAME PROCESSING(269)694-6510

CUT - VACUUM PACKED - FROZEN TO ORDER

ZICKS: Sticks, Smoked Polish Sausage,Bratwurst and Hot Dogs

BLUE STAR: Deer Salami, Deer Jerky, Hot SticksWE PROCESS MOST KINDS OF WILDLIFE - ALL CUTS ARE BONELESS!

Call forDrop-offTimes!

DowntownOTSEGO

694-9579694-9579

Full Service Department Harley & Metric Bikes!

www.davidson-express.com

All I want for

Christmas is

A BIKE!!GREAT BIKES

for Him or Her!Also, a great selection

of accessories!Gift Certificates available!

Layaway Available • Free Gift Wrapping

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

Men’s Issues & Sexual Addiction Call

Tim Geis, M.A., LLPPlainwell (269) 998-9767

Kalamazoo (269) 345-0909www.desertstreams.org • Daytime, Evening & Saturday Hours

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Barn Sale. Antiques and old things. Eclectic mix: antiques, collectibles, primi-tives and just plain old stuff priced to sell. Something for everyone. 3172 102nd Avenue, Allegan, 1/2 mile east of Merson Corners (M40).

Huge Sale: Great Christmas gifts at great prices, Sat. 11/19 and 11/21, 11/22 and 11/23, 9am-4pm, 9489 Douglas Ave., Plain-well.

Pets & Supplies

Found: Golden Retriever, approximately 2 years old. Found at 26th and 106th Ave. Call 269-355-0543.

Free Kitten: 1 Left - Very lovable. Needs good home. Litter trained. (269)694-9612 or (269)492-8464

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Employment

Hair Stylist Wanted!! A fresh and new, full-service, contemporary day spa and salon is opening soon in downtown Plainwell. Must be reliable and moti-vated; above and beyond customer serv-ice is our mission! Stylist should be able to perform duties including, but not lim-ited to cutting, styling, color, highlights, permanents, texturing, and extensions. Visit www.lotusspaonline.com and click on the careers link to apply!

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

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Esthetician Wanted! A fresh and new, full-service, contemporary day spa and salon is opening soon in downtown Plainwell. Must be dependable and cus-tomer friendly. Esthetician should have experience in performing facials, body wraps, and waxing, threading knowledge and makeup artistry a bonus. Visit our website at www.lotusspaonline.com and click on the careers link to apply!

Nail Technician Wanted!! A fresh and new, full-service, contemporary day spa and salon is opening soon in downtown Plainwell. Technician must be depend-able, friendly, and able to perform vari-ous natural nail services, including mani-cures and traditional/spa pedicures. Visit our website at www.lotusspaonline.com and click on the careers link to apply!

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Daycare Depot has full and part time posi-tions available. Daily preschool curriculum available. Licensed, FIA accepted, food pro-gram, lots of TLC and more. (269)929-4229 Christine

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Licensed Daycare: 17 years experience, full-time weekdays, 5am-4pm. $1.75/hr. Located behind M-89 Cinema. Call (269)204-5006.

Entertainment

Arctic Cat Parts and accessories at Quality Products in Plainwell. Large selection and the best prices. www.qualityproductsplain-well.com (269)685-8781

Deer Hunter’s Special! Onan 3500 watt generator, only $499. Quality Prouducts, 277 12th St., Plainwell, (269)685-8781 or www.qualityproductsplainwell.com

Help Jo’s Hallmark celebrate Small Busi-ness Saturday! Nov. 26th: First 100 custom-ers receive a free gift with purchase! Oaks Crossing between Plainwell & Otsego. (269)685-1400

Free Cinnamon Bites @ Nancy’s Kitchen for all who Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 26th, 8am-2pm. 615 E. Bridge St. (269)685-2115

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

Kyle Jennings, live at the 10th St. Saloon! Sat., November 26th, 9:00pm. Downtown Plainwell, 1 block north of the light.

Farm & Produce

8N Ford Tractor, very nice, $2,500; Case 444 garden tractor, all attachments, new engine, $1,900. Call (269)694-6806

Wedding Invitations available to order from the Shoppers Guide. Also thank yous, Birth Announcements, Wedding Programs, Napkins, Matches, and much more! Carson Craft book avail-able for takeout! ($5.00 deposit) Stop in today! Shoppers Guide, 117 N. Farmer Street, Otsego.

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Home Improvement

Plastering, Drywall, Water Damage Re-pair. Smooth, textures, repairs. 30 years ex-perience. Quality work. 269-569-2165.

For Rent

1 or 2 Bedroom Apartments in Otsego: Laundry facility on-site, close to schools. Country living with city conveniences! Call (269)694-4526.

1BR Apartment for rent on lake, near Alle-gan. All utilities except electric, $325/mo. Call (269)366-5720.

2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent, Richland. Nice location, C/A, dishwasher, carport. For more info, call Forest Glen Apartments (269)629-5194, (269)388-7901

Andrews: 2 Bedroom Mobile Home for sale or rent. Plainwell (M-89 and US-131). Reasonable rent, ideal for mature couple or single. No pets (269)792-9225

Apartment For Rent: 1 bedroom, Plainwell, on the river. Utilities included. No pets, $500/mth. (269)685-5524

Beautiful Ranch House, near Otsego, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living/dining room, A/C. Includes electric, lawncare & snowplowing. $875/mth. No pets, no smoking. Rick or Sandi, 269.694.6159, 269.998.3560

Downtown Otsego, upper one bedroom apartment. Newly remodeled, no pets. $595/mo. (269)694-6055

For Rent, Otsego, 2 bedroom apartment, $450/mo. plus deposit & utilities. No pets. (269)694-5034

For Rent, Otsego. Efficiency apartment. $325/mo. plus deposit and utilities. No pets. (269)694-5034

For Rent, Plainwell: 2 bedroom duplex with garage & central air, $650 per month. (616)262-0292

For Rent: Upper 1BR apt. near downtown Otsego. Security required, no pets. $435/mo. plus elec. Heat, garbage, W&S included. Call 269-207-2360

Office Space: Downtown Otsego, 2 units available, one is storefront. 269-694-6055, weekdays.

Otsego 1 Bedroom For Rent: Smoke/pet free. Includes utilities except electric. $425/mo. plus deposit. 616.889.0064

Otsego Schools: 1781 110th Ave. 28x36, attached garage. Rent or land contract. No pets. 269.501.5763.

Plainwell 1 Bedroom Apartment: S. Main St. $375/mth., no pets. Call for more infor-mation (269)217-5410

Plainwell Condo For Rent, 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 1 car garage, clean. $650/mth. + utilities & sec. dep. No pets, no smoking. (269)685-6513

Recreational Vehicles

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

Don’t forget to winterize your camper!Don’t be fooled by lower priced anti freeze. Quality Products sells and uses the highest quality propylene glycol based RV antifreeze. It will not damage pumps and seals like al-cohol and glycerin based solutions. Quality Products, Plainwell 269.685.8781.

For Sale: Pontoon Docking Station, 20-24 ft., excellent condition, make an offer. Also, golf cart, needs batteries, $300. Wanted: Trailer for 16 ft. pontoon. (269)694-6193

RV Winterization starting at $55 plus anti freeze. No appointment necessary, QualityProductsPlainwell.com.

Snowmobile Insurance! Low cost! Call Ka-tie at Ken Bleeker Insurance. No obligation quotes. 269.672.5228

Household/Appliances

Gas & Electric Ranges, $165 and up with an 18 month full guarantee. Teds Appliance, (269)382-1540

Pillowtop Mattresses Only! Twin $59; Full $79; Queen $89, all brand new in plastic. Same day delivery available. Call 269-547-7433

Refrigerators, all sizes and models. 18 month guarantee. Ted’s Appliance, (269)382-1540

Washer & Dryer: Full size, full function, matched set, $340 pair. 1/2 down, 1/2 in 30 days. 18 month guarantee. Ted’s Appliance, (269)382-1540.

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Seelye Wright of South Haven is celebrating The Seasonwith the $88 Slasher Sale this Saturday, November 26, 2011

South Haven, MI–Managementof Seelye Wright of South Havenhas just announced its plan to selloff its used vehicle inventory tothe public by means of an $88Slasher Sale this Saturday,November 26, 2011.

During this one-day event,every used vehicle will be sold forthousands below original price,including cars for just $88. Whyprice them so low? According to EricThorns, of Seelye Wright of SouthHaven, sales of new vehicles overthe last few months have resulted inan overload of trade-ins. During the$88 Slasher Sale, every car, truck,van and sport utility vehicle will beoffered for hundreds to thousands ofdollars below the original price.

Seelye Wright of South Havenhas decided to offer these vehicles tothe public at discounted rates beforethey go to auction.

“The community has shownus great support throughout theyears,” said Eric. “We are grateful.We would rather give these deals tothe public than incur the expense ofsending these vehicles to auction.”

A huge selection of pre-ownedcars, trucks, vans and sport utility

vehicles will be available for thisevent.

“We absolutely must reduceour used inventory at all costs,” saidEric. “So customers can expect thesevehicles to be sold at rock bottomprices regardless of the loss. Carsthat would normally sell for $1,000to $2,000 will sell for as little as $88.Cars that would normally sell for$3,000 to $12,000 will be thousandsand thousands lower. There’s truly avehicle for everyone’s budget.”

Due to the large responseexpected for this event, those wishingto buy should register prior to the $88Slasher Sale. Customers are stronglyencouraged to register throughout theweek during normal business hoursat Seelye Wright of South Haven.Customers may also register at 8:00a.m. Saturday, the day of the sale.

Here’s how the $88 Slasher Saleworks: All vehicles will be opened at8:00 a.m., so buyers can inspect thevehicles for one hour before the salestarts at 9:00 a.m. The retail price willbe posted on the windshield of eachvehicle.

When the $88 Slasher Salebegins at 9:00 a.m. the price cutterwill cross out the retail price on

each vehicle and replace it with thenew Slasher Sale price. Whoeveris sitting behind the wheel will begiven the opportunity to purchase thevehicle.

Seelye Wright of SouthHaven will have finance and creditspecialists on-hand to prequalifybuyers prior to the sale. “We’ll havesome of the most open-mindedlenders in the area at this event,” saidEric Thorns. “Even if you’ve hadtrouble obtaining auto financing inthe past, don’t count yourself out. Ifyou bring a current payroll stub andyour driver’s license, chances are wecan arrange financing for you.”

All vehicles plus tax, title and license. See dealer for details.

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

Dolmar Leaf Blowers in stock now. 4-stroke engines make for easy starting and low noise. Backpack model $399.95. Quality Products, Plainwell. www.qualityprod-uctsplainwell.com 269-685-8781

Tree Removal, Trimming & Stump Grind-ing. Fully insured. Over 30 years experience in tree work, very reliable and reasonable. Free estimates. RC Tree Service, owned and operated by Carl Sparks (269)685-5002, Rod Fuller (269)685-4034/(269)377-7957.

Dan's Tree Service offers Snowplowing!Professional trimming, removal, lot clear-ing, high ranger chipper, stump grinder, free estimates. Senior discount. Fully in-sured. (269)664–5455 or Matt (269)569-1031

Dolmar PS5105: 18” bar, 3/8 full chisel chain, $425 (N.E.S model). Quality Products, Plainwell. (269)685-8781. www.qualityprod-uctsplainwell.com

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C&H Immekus Ent. Windows, doors, decks, siding and all remodels. EPA lead paint certi-fied. Call 269-720-8388 or email to www.himmekusent.com

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

Concrete Flatwork: Pole barns, basements, driveways, & patios. (269)806-8230. Call for free estimate.

Home Towne Plumbing: 31 years experi-ence! All work done by owner. Located in Otsego, (269)694-5233


2 Men with Tools: Remodeling, additions, kitchens, baths & general construction. Refer-ences available, licensed and insured. Call Jim Beebe 269-377-7200, Randy Barz 269-217-8714 for estimate

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

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

Chainsaw For Sale: Dolmar model PS420. $299.95. Quality Products, Plainwell. www. qualityproductsplainwell.com 269-685-8781

Wrobleski Contracting: Additions, remodel-ing, roofing, siding. All your home improve-ment needs. Call Scott at (269)692-3615.

Scott Keyzer Roofing: Call Scott for all your roofing needs. Licensed, insured. Free esti-mates. (269)929-3149.

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Turn on the radio any day in December, and chances are you will catch a Christmas tune or two. Some stations, in fact, play nothing but Christmas music throughout the month. We allhave our favorite holiday tunes, but how many of us know who penned them? Did you know, for example, that Irving Berlin wrote "A White Christmas"? Take this quiz and see what else youknow. Match the tune to the right songwriter.

1) "Blue Christmas"2) "The Christmas Song"3) "Carol of the Bells"4) "Do They Know It's Christmas?"5) "Feliz Navidad"6) "Frosty the Snowman"7) "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"8) "Here Comes Santa Claus"9) "Home for the Holidays"10) "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"11) "I'll Be Home for Christmas"12) "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"13) "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"14) "Jingle Bell Rock"15) "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"16) "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"17) "Santa Baby"18) "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"19) "Silver Bells"20) "Winter Wonderland"

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There are many reasons to celebrate theChristmas season and many ways in whichto celebrate it. Giving gifts is one of thosemany ways. However, perhaps some of usneed to reconsider our motives andexpectations in gift giving. Perhaps we canlearn from those who have looked moredeeply than the names and items on awritten-out list and the credit card's limit.

As you ponder this year's purchases,consider these thoughts and examine yourmotives:

• Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind. -William Shakespeare

• The greatest gift you can give another is the purityof your attention. -Richard Moss

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receive, which is wrapped in thoughtfulness, and tiedwith love. -L.O. Baird

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• When I give, I give myself. -Walt Whitman• There is no benefit in the gifts of a bad man. -

Euripides• What is a true gift? One for which nothing is

expected in return. -Chinese Proverb• The spirit in which a thing is given determines that

in which the debt is acknowledged; it's the intention,not the face value of the gift, that's weighed. -LuciusAnnaeus Seneca

• Give! Give the love you have received to thosearound you. You must love with your time, your hands,and your hearts. You need to share all that you have. -Mother Teresa

When our motives are pure, we may findthat the reward in giving is more than justseeing someone smile and hearing a thankyou:

• You always get back much more than yougive. -Jimmy Carter

• We make a living by what we get, but we make alife by what we give. -Winston Churchill

• Generous people are rarely mentally ill. -KarlMenninger

• To give without any reward, or any notices, has aspecial quality of its own. -Ann Morrow Lindbergh

• In the sphere of material things, giving meansbeing rich. Not he who has much is rich, but he whogives much. -Erich Fromm

You can buy things and you can give gifts,but will your present reflect your genuineappreciation for the receiver? Will your giftsimply fulfill an obligation or will it show youcare? Maybe this is the year to put a littlemore thought into the gift selection process.Considering the wisdom of those who havegone before, you may find yourself in themidst of a merrier Christmas.

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Festival of Trees 4-H Camp Kidwell’s 9th Annual

Festival of Trees & Dinner at the Lodge

December 1st thru 4th!Come down, see the beautifullydecorated trees and wreaths (available for silent and live auction)

• Visit with Santa• Make Cookies with

Mrs. Claus• See the ReindeerHave a Meal with Family & Friends!

Thursday, Dec. 1st . . . . . . .12 noon - 9pmSENIOR CITIZEN’S DAYBring the Grandkids! Have Lunch or Dinner!Musical entertainment in the evening!

Friday, Dec. 2nd . . . . . . . . .12 noon - 9pmSOUP/SANDWICH SUPPER - 6:00 PMOpen at noon for you to browse! Lunch available, FREE Admission! Food and Drink at reasonable cost.Musical entertainment in the evening!!

Saturday, Dec. 3rd - 10am - 3pmCOOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUSMrs. Claus will be here to decorate cookies withthe kids! Share your Christmas list and getPictures with Santa. See Santa’s Reindeer.

DINNER AT THE LODGE Social Hour 6pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dinner 6:30pmTickets $45.00 in Advance...$55.00 at the Door

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Otsego- Otsego’s Chamber ofCommerce is looking for businesses andcommunity organizations to display theirLife Size Christmas Cards at BrooksidePark. Cards will be on display November 19thru January 7, 2012. For details, call 694-6880 or email [email protected]

The Otsego Chamber Of Commerce’sAnnual Christmas Parade will be on Friday,December 2nd, at 7pm. Men in uniform,marching bands, floats, fire trucks and ofcourse, Santa will all be on parade tocelebrate the Holiday season. This is a verypopular event for the community. Hundredsof spectators will be cheering the parade onwhile the participants hand out candy to thechildren. Visits with Santa, warm cider andcookies will immediately follow the paradein the Chamber Hall. If you would like toparticipate in the parade, please [email protected] or call the

office at 269-694-6880 to sign up.Downtown businesses will be hosting an

Open House from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Plainwell’s holiday festivities will begin

on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Hick’s Park.Caroling will be led by Plainwell UnitedMethodist Church beginning at 6:30 p.m.with refreshments provided by the church atthe Fire Hall. A tree lighting ceremony willfollow at 7:00 p.m. Check out the

businesses downtown that havedecorated their windows to bring theholiday magic to downtown Plainwell.Let them know whose decorations areyour favorite on Plainwell’s facebookpage.

The Christmas Parade will takeplace on Saturday, December 3, 2011,at 1:00 pm. Stop in at the fire station toon West Bridge Street and visit withSanta. Contact Chris at 685-3152 forinformation and/or to participate.Special limited edition ornaments will beavailable for purchase with proceedsgoing to help fund the Plainwell AirportFireworks for 2012. The Historic

Holiday Home Tour beginsSaturday, December 3rd from 2:30p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Advance ticketsare available at City Hall or TheCalico Rabbit Craft and AntiqueMall the day of the event.www.plainwell.org

The Village of Martin, MartinLions Club, Brandon ElementaryPTO and East Martin will besponsoring this year’s ChristmasParade, Friday, December 2nd at7:00 p.m. The parade will line-up at6:30 p.m. at the high school and willend at the Wyatt Center. Havesome dinner in the cafeteria servedfrom 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. whenthe parade begins. Stick around after theparade for the lighting of the ChristmasTree, the live nativity scene, Christmasstories and ornament making for the kids.There will be free refreshments of hotchocolate and popcorn.

Camp Kidwell will hold a Festival ofTrees December 1st thru the 4th. Stop inand see the beautifully decorated trees and

wreaths which will be available for theirsilent and live auctions with final bids beingplaced on Sunday, December 4th. Visit withSanta, make cookies with Mrs. Claus, seethe reindeer. A great family holiday event.The camp is located at 39000 1st. Ave. inBloomingdale. For more informationcontact Camp Kidwell at (269)521-3559.

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Otsego United MethodistFri., Dec. 2 - 5:00-7:00pm - Business Open House

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PLAINWELL....Fri. Dec. 2 - 7:00pm - Christmas Tree Lighting

Hicks Park - Singing/Refreshments at firehallSat. Dec. 3 - 1:00pm - Christmas Tree Lighting

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As the holidays approach, factories inother countries are kicking into high gearto provide Americans with monstrouspiles of massed produced goods.Merchandise that has been produced atthe expense of American labor.

This year will be different. This yearAmericans will give the gift of genuineconcern for other Americans. There is nolonger an excuse that, at gift giving time,nothing can be found that is produced byAmerican hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside the box,people. Who says a gift needs to fit in ashirt box, wrapped in Chinese producedwrapping paper?

Everyone -- yes EVERYONE getstheir hair cut. How about gift certificatesfrom your local American hair salon orbarber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate forall ages who are thinking about somehealth improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting theircar detailed? Small, American owneddetail shops and car washes would loveto sell you a gift certificate or a book ofgift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagantgivers who think nothing of plunkingdown the Benjamin's on a foreign madeflat-screen? Perhaps that grateful giftreceiver would like his driveway sealed,or lawn mowed for the summer, ordriveway plowed all winter, or games atthe local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-runrestaurants - all offering gift certificates.And, if your intended isn't the fancyeatery sort, what about a half dozenbreakfasts at the local breakfast joint.

Remember, folks this isn't about bigNational chains - this is about supportingyour home town Americans with theirfinancial lives on the line to keep theirdoors open.

How many people couldn't use an oilchange for their car, truck or motorcycle,done at a shop run by the Americanworking guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift formom? Mom would LOVE the services ofa local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, andI KNOW I can find some young guy whois struggling to get his repair business upand running.

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Aside from the turkey, what many people look forward toon Thanksgiving Day is spending the day in front of thetelevision watching football. In some circles, that meansthat the football fans end up in front of the TV while the restof the family does something else. What do you do if footballjust isn't your sport? Are there other things you can do tomake it a day with your family? Here are a few ideas.

Take a walk. When you spend some time outdoors, you'llexperience the changing colors and get a look at what ishappening in your neighborhood. Whether you go for ashort walk or a long walk, it will help with digestion of a bigmeal. It can also help to stave off the sleepiness that comesafter a big meal. The exercise will give you the opportunityto get away from the kitchen, where so many spend somuch time in preparation for the holidays. If you want a littlemore exercise, why not celebrate football with a game oftouch on your own? Head down to your local park or justout to the backyard and set up a game. You can get veryphysical or have a light and easy game, depending on whois attending your dinner.

Make crafts with the kids. All you really need is constructionpaper and some glue, and you can create centerpieces foryour Thanksgiving table or special holiday gifts or cards thatyou can send out during the upcoming Christmas season.If you get more involved, have the kids pick up pineconesand buy some glitter. These can be used to create pineconeturkeys that will last for a long time or they can be senthome as souvenirs of the day.

Thanksgiving can also be used as a day of service, toreally generate appreciation for the abundance in your life.Many people choose to donate blood with other familymembers. You can also spend time with your favoriteorganization that helps those in need, or you can start anew tradition and volunteer at a homeless shelter or a soupkitchen.

When the meal is complete and the dishes are done,there's no reason you have to consign yourselves to hoursin front of the television. (Of course, that might be exactlywhat you want to do.) You can spend time with the familyand create new traditions over the course of the years totruly make the day a celebration of family.

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Flip on the TV Thanksgiving morning, andchances are you'll catch a glimpse of theMacy's Thanksgiving Day parade. While theparade has much to offer viewers fromdazzling floats to live performances to thearrival of the man in red himself, many tunein specifically for the balloons. Filled withhelium and floating high above the New YorkCity streets, the balloons are an awesomesight.

Although a major feature today, theballoons were not always a part of theparade. When the parade began in 1924, liveanimals from the Central Park Zoo were themain attraction. In 1927, balloons beganappearing in the parade, with Felix the Catthe first. The balloons were inflated with airthe first year and then with helium from thenon.

The helium balloons were originally part ofa 1929 store promotion and released at theend of the parade.The first year, the balloonspopped. The second year, they wereredesigned so that they would releasehelium gradually and float for several days.

The balloons had address labels on themand anyone who found one after itdescended could return it to the address fora small prize.

Eventually the sweepstakes balloonsgave way to bigger and better characterballoons resembling those of today.Characters have come and gone over theyears, with many advertisers introducingtheir company characters into the mix. In1941, the parade featured an Uncle Samballoon in support of the war. When rubberbecame scarce, Macy's retired the balloonand donated it to the war effort.

Making a balloon for the parade is alabor-intensive process. First, the balloonmust be sketched and evaluated by anengineer. If the design receives the go-ahead, a clay model of the balloon is built toscale, while a second model is created andpainted. Finally, the pieces of the actualballoon are cut from polyurethane andassembled. The balloon is tested for leaksand completed in time for the parade.

Because of their massive size, it takeshours to prepare the balloons for the paradeand finesse to keep them in positionthroughout the parade. The inflation startsthe night before and has turned into quite theevent. People gather along the streetssurrounding the American Museum ofNatural History to watch the hundreds ofvolunteers unfold the balloons, weight themdown and pump them with helium. It takesabout six hours to inflate a balloon. Theballoons are carefully guided along theparade route the next morning by 25 to 50handlers.

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People first started putting lights onChristmas trees back in the middle of the17th century. They attached small candles tothe ends of tree branches with wax or pins.Before electricity was widely available,people didn't usually put up their trees untilDecember 24 because of the risk of fire.Once electric Christmas tree lights wereinvented, people started to put up treesearlier, and leave them up longer.

The American custom of using electriclights began in 1882 when Edward Johnsonan associate of Thomas Edison, hand-wired80 red, white and blue bulbs and woundthem around a rotating evergreen tree.Then, in 1895, President Grover Clevelandset up a lighted Christmas tree in the WhiteHouse and the general public began tonotice. So began the tradition.

General Electric (Edison's company)began bringing good things to light as the1800s came to a close, offering hand-blownbulbs that needed to be wired together like

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In 1900, some large stores started to putup large illuminated trees to attractcustomers. Members of high society beganhosting Christmas Tree parties. These weregrand events since a typical lighted tree ofthe early 1900s cost upwards of $300 (morethan $2000 in today’s dollars), including thegenerator and wireman´s services.

In 1903, The American Eveready Co.came out with the first humane Christmaslight set, including screw-in bulbs and a plugfor the wall socket. In 1908, Ralph Morriscame up with the idea of pulling the lightsfrom an old telephone switchboard andwiring them on a tree, running them from abattery.

The person responsible for popularizingChristmas tree lighting is Albert Sadacca. Atragic fire in New York City in 1917, causedby the continuing practice of lighting thehighly flammable tree with candles, gave15-year-old Albert Sadacca an idea. Now itjust so happened that Albert’s family, whohad come from Spain, had a noveltybusiness selling wicker cages with imitationbirds in them that lit up.

Albert suggested to his parents that theybegin making electric lights for Christmastrees. They had lots of bulbs on hand, and itwould be much safer than using candles.The Sadacca's thought Albert had a goodidea, but only one hundred strings ofelectric Christmas tree lights sold in the firstyear. After Albert thought of painting thebulbs red, green, and other colors insteadof using plain glass, business picked upsharply. Albert became the head of a multi-million dollar company.

This company, started by Albert Sadaccaand his two brothers, Henri and Leon had aslow first year but the New York City noveltystore grew into NOMA Electric Companyand quickly became the largest Christmaslighting company in the world. They losttheir edge in 1965 to internationalcompetition.

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When preparing for the holidayseason, people observe varioustraditions from decorating a Christmastree to hanging stockings from themantel to tying a sprig of mistletoe in adoorway. Anyone familiar with themistletoe tradition knows that meetingunder it often ends in a kiss, as the song"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"alludes to. But what is the history behindthe mistletoe tradition?

Although parasitic by nature,mistletoe has long been considered amystical, magical plant. Many ancientcultures believed the plant to healsickness, protect life and enhance loveand fertility. Europeans often hung itover the entrances to their homes, barnsand stables to ward off bad spirits.

The plant was also considered asymbol of peace in many cultures. TheDruids, for example, believed it to be sopowerful that warring clans would cease

battle upon the first sight of the plant. InScandinavia, individuals meeting underit in conflict could declare a truce or kissand make up.

In the Norse myth of the death of thegod Balder, the mistletoe has potent butpromising properties. Balder dreams heis going to die and tells his motherFrigga. Alarmed, Frigga securespromises from everything and everyonenot to harm Balder, except for themistletoe. Aware of this, the mischievousgod Loki tricks the blind god Hoder intoshooting Balder with an arrow made of

mistletoe. Balder dies, much to Frigga'shorror. As Frigga sheds tears on themistletoe plant, its berries turn white.Eventually Frigga brings Balder back tolife, and in celebration, kisses everyoneshe meets under the mistletoe. Fromthat day forward, the mistletoe bringsonly kisses of joy to those who comeinto contact with it.

The tradition of kissing under themistletoe was the basis of kissing ballsheld in England during the 18th century.Any girl caught beneath the mistletoecould not refuse a kiss of friendship orlove and would be married within a year.Today, in some parts of England, themistletoe must be burned on the 12thnight so that all of young men andwomen who have kissed beneath it maymarry.

Mistletoe remains a holiday traditionassociated with kissing in manycountries today. People often hang up asprig of mistletoe in a doorway or roomand exchange a kiss whenever theymeet beneath it. Legend has it thatcouples in love that kiss beneath themistletoe will one day marry and have along, happy life together.

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Need a snack to tide the kids over until the bigThanksgiving feast? Here's a healthy option they canhave fun making themselves.

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Preparation1. Heat oven to 350°F. Brush pie shell very lightly with water;generously sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.2. Stir ricotta cheese, sweetened condensed milk, powderedsugar and vanilla in medium bowl until blended.Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into pie crust.3. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Fillingwill appear slightly soft. Cool completely on wire rack. Chill atleast 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.Preparation Time- 25 minutes, Cook Time- 45 minutes. Serves 8

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FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELFER!

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

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Adoption: Loving, financially stable couple offers teddy bears, bedtime stories, and life-time of unconditional love. Expenses paid. Call Kathie and Kumar 1-888-476-0118 or www.KathieandKumarAdopt.com.

Airlines Are Hiring—Train for hands on Avia-tion Career. FAA approved program. Finan-cial aid if qualified—Job placement assis-tance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-891-2281.

Amish Log Beds, Dressers, Rustic Table and Chairs, Mattresses for cabin or home. Low-est price in Michigan! dandanthemattress-man.com 989-923-1278

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

AT&T U-Verse for just $29.99/mo! Save when you bundle Internet+Phone+TV and get up to $300 back! (Select plans). Limited time Call now! 1-888-490-6591

Brand Name King Size Pillow Top Mattress Set in original plastic. Includes deluxe frame. Cost $1,499, Sell for $475. 989-631-2280.

Divorce $350* Covers children, etc. Only one signature required *Excludes govt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 ext. 950. Locally owned and operated. Established 1977. Baylor & As-sociates, Inc.

Dr. Danels And Son Business purpose real estate loans Cash4LandContracts.com Pri-vate money $10,000-$500,000 fast. Free consultation with Allan Daniels! No middle-man! Michigan licensed RE broker & lender NMLS#138110 248-335-6166 Allan@ DrDanielsAndSon.com

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Foremost Transport needs six motivated Semi/Lowboy owner operators to deliver travel trailers throughout the US and Can-ada. Must have a passport to go into Can-ada. Good pay, reimbursed tolls and permits. www.qualitydriveaway.com 866-764-1601

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Pioneer Pole Buildings Free estimates, li-censed and insured. 2x6 trusses. 45 year warranted galvalume steel. 19 colors. Since 1976 # 1 in MI. Call today 1-800-292-0679.

Pole Barns Michigan’s largest pole barn company (Best Built Barns) Best quality, best service, best price. This week’s specials erected 24’x32’x10’-$6995; 30’x40’x10’- $9595; 30’x48’x12’ - $12,495; 60’x120’x14’ - $55,965. Licensed, insured 1-877-802-9591

Pregnant? Consider Adoption—A loving al-ternative. Wonderful couples to choose from. Call for pics/information; choose your baby’s family and future. Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638. 24/7

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

Items For Sale

Treadmill For Sale Pro-Form 750, like new, $400. 269-694-2481.

Jason Fiberglass Locking Cap/tonneau cover. White, fits on 2006, 6 ft. bed Ford. Mint condition. $400 OBO. (269)217-0810 or (269)685-2143

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

Daval’s Used Furniture & Antiques. 4 build-ings with 12,000 sq. ft. of quality used furni-ture, antiques and collectibles. Huge selec-tion, great values. We are worth the drive! Layaway terms available. We buy estates. 2 miles west of Hastings at M-37/M-43. Sun-day 12-5pm, Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm. (269)948-2463.

Box Springs/Foundations Only. Twin $59; Full $79; Queen $89, all brand new in plas-tic. Same day delivery available. Call (269)547-7433

Firewood, seasoned cherry, maple, hickory and oak, $170/cord. Delivery free within 10 miles. (269)720-8384

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Complete Pentium 4 Computer: Excellent condition, includes monitor, mouse, key-board. First $120 takes it! (269)434-6313

Peanut Brittle For Sale. Old fashioned, homemade! 269-694-6209


Don’t Shovel That Snow This Year! Simplic-ity snow throwers make keeping that drive-way and sidewalk clear easy and are in stock now. Several models on display now starting at $399.95. Stop in and check them out or shop at home: www.qualityproductsplain-well.com (269)685-8781

Health/Fitness

Life & Health Insurance! Low cost! Call Sherry at Ken Bleeker Insurance. No obliga-tion quotes. (269)672-5228

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USA Tae Kwon Do: Learn self-defense while having fun with the whole family. Call now to register. (269)685-1279


Dining

Nancy’s Kitchen will be closed Thanksgiv-ing Day and Friday, 11/25 for the holiday. (269)685-2115

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

Saturday, Nov. 26th: Breakfast at Nancy’s Kitchen B-4 shopping small businesses in Plainwell. 8am-10am. FREE HOT CHOCO-LATE! (269)685-2115

Auction/Estate Sales

Unpaid Storage Sale: JCB Storage will sell by sealed bid auction the contents of the fol-lowing units: a 10x20 unit rented to Terri Jackson and a 10x20 unit rented to Jim Dra-gisic. The contents will be visible from the doorway of the unit. Sealed bids will be opened 9am, Monday, November 28th, 2011. Renter DOES have the option of pay-ing the total due bill for the unit before that date. Call (269)685-7660 to arrange exami-nation of contents.

Holiday Tack, Saddle & Horse Auction: Sat., Nov. 26th, 10am. Wayland-Hopkins Livestock Auction. (269)945-9398

Notice of Public Sale of Personal Prop-erty: Notice is hereby given that Add.Van-tage Self Storage, LLC, will sell at Public Auction the personal property stored in its facility as described below to satisfy a lien of Add.Vantage Self Storage, LLC. Unit 135, Beverly Applegate - Boxes, furniture, mat-tress, misc. Unit 84, Mark Keech - TV, fur-niture, misc. Unit 116, Robert Smith - Tires, playhouse, dresser, misc. Unit 99, Michael Hess - TV, toys, file cab., mattress, misc.. The public auction shall be held onDecember 3, 2011 at 10am at Add.Van-tage Self Storage, LLC, 255 12th St., Plainwell, MI 49080. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All personal property will be sold “as is” and must be removed by the buyer at the time of purchase. Add.Vantage Self Storage, LLC, reserves the right to bid at auction, reject any or all bids, and cancel or adjourn all or part of the sale. To resolve any claim listed above, call Add.Vantage Self Storage, 269-685-1178.


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712 East Bridge (M89)Plainwell, MI 49080

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

269.685.8811 (store)www.energymill.net

SW Michigan’s #1 Pellet Stove Source

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PELLETS AVAILABLE...Stored INSIDE our warehouse!

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524 N. 10th Street Plainwell • (269)685-4058

Get Ready for Winter Specials! Get Ready for Winter Specials!

120 W. Allegan St. • DOWNTOWN OTSEGO • Open Mon.-Sat. 5am-8pm; Sun. 5am-2pm

Judy’sRestaurantJudy’sRestaurant

DINNER SPECIALSDINNER SPECIALS

692-6118

Friday, Nov. 18th

Pork RoastSaturday, Nov. 19th

Prime RibSunday, Nov. 20th

Baked ChickenDinners Include Drink & Salad Bar

Wednesday NightsSENIOR NIGHT

4pm - Close10% off All Dinners$1.00 off Slice of Pie

LUNCH SPECIALSLUNCH SPECIALSNov. 21st thru Nov. 25thMONDAY - Hot Beef

Texas WranglerTUESDAY - Tuna Salad SandwichWEDNESDAY - Beef Stroganoff

THURSDAY - Closed for ThanksgivingFRIDAY - Chicken Salad Sandwich

All Lunch Specials$5.67unless noted!

Welcome Black Friday Shoppers!

We wish you& your familya wonderful

Thanksgiving!Thank You!

SERVING GREAT FOOD! ...JUST HOW YOU LIKE IT46 YEARS IN DOWNTOWN OTSEGO!

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Located in Hillside Center269.329.3360 or 269.270.9455

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Viagra 100mg. 20 count . . . . . .$80Crestor 10mg. 90 count . . . . . .$88Celebrex 100mg. 100 count . . .$69

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Miscellaneous

Esthetician Wanted! A fresh and new, full-service, contemporary day spa and salon is opening soon in downtown Plainwell. Must be dependable and cus-tomer friendly. Esthetician should have experience in performing facials, body wraps, and waxing, threading knowledge and makeup artistry a bonus. Visit our website at www.lotusspaonline.com and click on the careers link to apply!

Medicare Supplements! Low Cost: Call Sherry at Ken Bleeker Insurance. No obliga-tion quotes. 269.672.5228


Furniture Deals: Check our clearance items in all departments @ www.seatnsleep.com or visit 7688 S. Sprinkle Rd., Portage, MI 49002. We sell new furniture for less. If you didn’t buy it from us, you paid too much! (269)321-0000

Shoppers Guide is on Facebook! Visit our site for everyday rates and monthly specials!

Housecleaning: Reliable, trustworthy, with references. By the hour or job. Plainwell/Ot-sego area (269)694-6176

Trailer For Sale! $3,000 OBO. 3 bedroom, 2 bath singlewide trailer. Located in Martin. Quiet park with lake access. 269-672-5504.

Facing Bankruptcy or Creditors Calling?We can help. Call Attorney Susan Prentice-Sao at 269.685.9220

For Your ConvenienceThe Shoppers Guide can be picked up at

the following locations:OTSEGO

Shoppers Guide (outside boxes), Hardings, Otsego Party Store, Mobile Gas Station,

Brookside MarketPLAINWELL

Hardings, Walgreens, Chicken CoopGas Stations:

Wesco, Admiral, Fast Stop (M-89) 3rd Base Party Store, Mom & John’s

Pine Lake Grocery, Doster Store, Prairieville Fast Stop

NORTHERN KALAMAZOOCooper Market, BP Gas Station-D Ave.

Alamo Food & BeverageMARTIN

Clark Gas Station, Marathon Gas/SubwayDELTON

Orangeville Gas Station

Dolmar Chainsaw model 5105 w/20” bar on sale $429.95 (N.E.S. model). This is the most powerful 50cc saw made @ 3.9hp. Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell. www.qualityproductsplainwell.com or call (269)685-8781

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

Sip Your Cup of Coffee & Place An Ad in the paper... in the convenience of your home. www.communityshoppersguide.net is available any time of day or night.

Automotive

Jason Fiberglass Locking Cap/tonneau cover. White, fits on 2006, 6 ft. bed Ford. Mint condition. $400 OBO. (269)217-0810 or (269)685-2143

For Sale: 1995 Eagle Talon ESI. 5 speed, 190,000 miles. New brakes, tinted windows. Asking $2000 OBO. (269)692-2471

Save a Ton on Your Next Auto Repair! Economy Auto Repair, 760 N. Main, Plain-well, Now Open. Dick Keith, master me-chanic, across from H&H Body Shop. (269)685-4038, (269)650-2894

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

HONDA GOLDWING TRIKE MOTORCYCLE:1983 Interstate GL1100 with Voyager premiumtrike kit and trailer hitch. Just over 60,000 mi.

Very good used condition. Recently serviced byM & M Honda. $5,900. Call 269-207-2854


Thank YouIn memory of my beloved JOHN SEEKMAN, I would like to thank everyone who took the time to come to the funeral home, call or email. I also thank the staff at Winkel Funeral Home for their kindness through this horrific time.

John’s long-time partner,Theresa Sours

OTSEGO/PLAINWELL COMMUNITY

SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING

All Are Invited!Sunday November 20th • 6pm

St. Margaret's Catholic Church • Otsego(at 736 S. Farmer Street across from Memorial Park)

This Community Service is organized by the Otsego/Plainwell Pastor's Group.

Special Thanks will be offered to our Public Officials, Public Educators, Public Safety Officers, and Military People.

An offering is taken during the Community Service to support "Christian Neighbors," the Community Food

Pantry and Helping Agency for Plainwell/Otsego.

LOOKING BACK....

A future carpenter? 1991

The Otsego Historical Society is offering the complete collection

of portrait images fromthe Joe Sherman, Russ Culver

and Cecil Davis Photographic Studios

FOR SALEThe dates from these images range

from the 1930s to 2009. If you are interested in seeing the indexed list of images, visit the

Otsego Historical Museum or its website at www.otsegohistory.org

or call 269-744-1458

Database Now Updated to 1984!

Community PageCommunity [email protected] or (269) 694-9431

Sponsored by

Christian Neighbors282 12th St., Plainwell269-685-4166

Meet Lori and have her sign your Potluck Pals Cookbook.

The full $5 purchase price goes to Christian Neighbors yourlocal food pantry and emergency financial assistance provider!

Lori MoorePotluck PalCOOKBOOK SIGNING EVENT@ Sprint Store/Digital HighwayPlainwell (across from M-89 Cinema )

Wed., Nov. 30th • 3-5pm

MAKES GREAT

Oak Grove Bible Church7655 Ravine Rd.

(across from Kalamazoo Speedway)will host Thanksgiving in the Country

Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00pmMusic & readings to honor those brave, re-sourceful people to whom we owe so much - the Pilgrims. There will be a pie fel-lowship after the service.

Call or email anytime.Canine Safe Harbor

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

www.caninesafeharbor.com

Can you take me home??Hank is a gentle giantof a dog. He lovesattention, and is veryhuman-oriented. Hegets along well withother dogs, and withpositive reinforcement,walks very well on aleash. He can be a bit vocal sometimes when trying toget your attention, but we think that is because he ismissing his old family. Hank just needs to be loved and tofeel safe again in his new home.

ADOPTION EVENTS ARE HELD EACH SECOND SATURDAY • 1-3 PM

Plainwell Christmas ParadeThe Christmas Parade is looking for individu-als, groups and organizations who would like to participate on December 3rd at 1:00pm in downtown Plainwell. For more information, please call Chris, 269-685-3152

Donate A Non-perishable Food Item@ Quality Products

and receive $1 off your propane fill.Food will be donated to Christian Neighbors! Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell (269)685-8781

Congrats Brittany!Vada Kaye

CallawayLove, Mom & Frank

8-lbs. 2-oz.

Join The Otsego Chamber of Commerce in the National Promotion to SHOP SMALL eve-ryday, but especially on Saturday, November 26th. Make at least one purchase that day.It will make a huge contribution to the suc-cess of our local business community.

Think Shop Small.....The Otsego Chamberof Commerce Thanks You!

The Martin Athletic Boosters 2nd Annual Holiday Vendor Expo

Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 9am-2pm(Soup Luncheon from 11am-1pm)

Martin School Wyatt Center

*****Vendors Wanted*****$25/booth with electric or $20/booth without.Please call Nikki McVean (269)672-5729 or

Norma Salmon (269)317-3659.

Start Your Christmas Shopping! Come to our Vendor Blender on November 19th from 9 am to 3 pm at the Gun River Con-servation Club, 689 11th Street Plainwell. Lunch will be available.

Words of Faith&Hope

Sponsored In Part by:

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

223 E. Allegan St.(M89) • Box 443

Otsego, MI 49078

“BEING THANKFUL FOR WHAT WE HAVE”“Do not worry about anything, but in

everything by prayer and supplication withthanksgiving let your requests be made

known to God.” – Philippians 4:6

It has been said, “Gratitude is the believer’sfirst response to God.” That is because we haveso much to be thankful for … Jesus Christ … theBible … the Church … Salvation … Resurrection… and Eternal Life to name a few. We can add tothe list the everyday blessings we often take forgranted such as family … friendships …democracy … and freedom.

Most of us know people who are not rich inthings but are rich in things that matter most. Inone of the churches I served we sent out teams oftwo to visit members in their homes for the annualstewardship campaign. One team returnedsaying that a person they judged to have very littlemade a very generous commitment … a modernday example of the Biblical “widow’s mite.”

We often do not appreciate what we haveuntil we no longer have it. There is a wonderfulstory about a farmer who had lived on the samefarm all his life, but now he desperately craved achange. So he decided to sell the old place andbuy another more to his liking. He listed the farmwith a real estate agent, who looked over theproperty and prepared an ad for the newspaper.

The agent read to the farmer this veryflattering description: “Beautiful farmhouse, ideallocation, excellent barn, good pasture, fertile soil,up-to-date equipment, well-bred stock. Neartown, near church, near school. Good neighbors.”

“Wait a minute,” said the farmer. “Read thatagain.” And again the description was read,“Beautiful farmhouse, ideal location …”

“Changed my mind,” said the farmer. “I’m notgonna sell. All my life I’ve been looking for a placejust like that!”

Again, we need to open our minds and eyesand be thankful for what we have.

Prayer: Dear Lord, give me one thing more,a grateful heart. In Jesus’ name. Amen.Peace to you and please join us this Sunday in achurch where “Jesus’ love is lived.”- Rev. Dan Minor

Pastoral friend & colleague of Rev. Joe Shaler

Rev. Joe [email protected]

Rev. Dan [email protected]

Sunday Worship9:30am, 11:00am

Sunday School9:15am

www.otsegounitedmethodistchurch.com

277 12th Street Plainwell, MI 49080

(269) 685-8781-HOURS- MON.-FRI. 9AM-6PM; SATURDAY 9AM-2PM

and Safari CircuitsTeaming up to help ChristianNeighbors this holiday season

Bring in a non-perishable item to bedonated to Christian Neighbors

Get $1.00 Off yourPropane Fill

Martin Christmas Project: Fulfill-A-Wish Program. Help a local child’s wish come true! Call (269)207-6409, choose the child’s gender and age. Purchase a requested item and take it to the Martin Area Resource Cen-ter by Dec. 8th.

New Winter Hours: The Shoppers Guide will be open Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm beginning Nov. 1st. Our website is always open: www.communityshoppers-guide.net.

Allegan County Great Start Parent Coalition’s “Babies in Need Drive” runs from Nov. 14th thru Dec. 12th. Drop off new baby items at Plainwell Hardings, Allegan Village Market & local libraries. Questions? (269)532-0705


Adopt A Family and provide a special Christmas for those in need. Call Kathy at (269)501-7396 for details

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OBITUARIES

SPENCER’S 2011

Everyone welcome... Come One... Come All

223 E. Allegan St. (M-89)

Monday, November 21st11:00am-2:00pm• Donations Accepted

• Delivery AvailableIf you would like to help, need a ride,

or need dinner delivered

Please call the Church 269-694-2939or Iris 269-692-3136

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Otsego United Methodist Church

Those who attended Plainwell 2010 dinner are welcome!

Art exhibit currently on display! About 50 pieces of variouskinds of art - all local artists.

Wellness Activities• Lifetime Fitness Class - M,W, F, 9:00-10:00am at Hicks Gym, Plainwell

M,W, F, 1:00-2:00pm at Plainwell Comm. Center - $30/6 week session - 685-0723Support Groups - Monthly, no charge, Meets in BPH conference rooms. No registration required• Enhance Wellness Support Group - Meets First Thursday of Month 1:00-2:00pm

December 1st ... Annual Christmas Party• Breast Cancer Support Group - 4th Tuesday of the month - 7:00-9:00pm - 685-0732• Better Breathers Club - 3rd Tuesday of the month 10:00-11:30am

at Baraga Manor, Otsego - 685-0740

• Blood Pressure Screening - Free - Appointment - 685-0723• Cholesterol Screening - Appointment - 685-0723

Cornerstone Christian Center611 10th St., Plainwell

We welcome you to ourSunday Morning Service at 10:30am,Sunday night Music/Praise - 5:00pmThursday Night Bible Study - 6:30pmPlainwell/Otsego area: If you need a

ride to church, call (269)685-9422

Can’t Afford Christmas Gifts for the Kids?Visit our Annual Christmas room full of free toys, books, games, videos, decorations, clothing, household items and bedding.

Open Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20......10am-4pmDec. 20th is Grandparent’s Day!Adventist Community Services

218 S. Farmer St., Otsego (269)694-4775Always accepting donations!

Please help the less fortunate children in our community during this holiday season by supporting

The Martin Christmas Project!

The Members of Jaqua Realtors in Plainwell are accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys

from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday at

Jaqua Realtors, Inc.302 S. Main Street, Plainwell

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

Otsego Area Veterans Memorialin Otsego’s Memorial Park

Donate a commemorative brick for a vet-eran, $65/brick. Each brick will have a veteran’s name and service information. Proposed date for Memorial Dedication will be Memorial Day, 2012. Contact Jan at (269)694-6328 for ordering info.

“Freedom is not free”Sponsored by VFW Post 3030,

American Legion Post 84 & Citizens Committee

Community Breakfast - Martin UMCNovember 19 - 8:00-10:30am

at 969 E. Allegan St., MartinProceeds for utilities assistance.

Patricia Ann WALL

Patricia passed away Monday,November 14, 2011 at herhome. Mrs. Wall was born May26, 1942 in Kalamazoo toJohn and Amy (Youngblood)Foster and was a lifelongresident of the area. Pat was adevoted homemaker and

loved taking care of her family. She was amember of the First Baptist Church of Otsego. Inher leisure time she enjoyed reading and knitting.On October 16, 1959 in Parchment she marriedKenneth “Ken” Wall, Sr., who survives. Alsosurviving are her children, Tina (Tom) Titus andKenneth (Lori) Wall, Jr., of Otsego, Kevin (Diana)Wall and Keith (Gini) Wall of Allegan; fivegrandchildren, Aimee (Jacobo) Soliman, BeckiKrueger, Kristen Donovan, Aeryk Granger andMikayla Wall; three great-granddaughters,Madisyn, Hannah and Isabella; two sisters, BettyWittaker and Barb Armintrout; several nieces andnephews. Preceding her in death were herparents and two sisters, Suzie Foster andDarlene Axe. Cremation has taken place.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Fridayat the First Baptist Church of Otsego, PastorMerlyn Jones officiating. Contributions in memoryof Pat may be made to the First Baptist Church ofOtsego.

Arrangements by theWinkel Funeral Home - Otsego

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

AGE 69 - OTSEGO

CITY OF OTSEGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

CITY OF OTSEGO PUBLIC NOTICELoose leaves will no longer be picked up.

The city leaf collection has been completed.LEAVES THAT ARE CURRENTLY IN THE

STREET MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY.Leaves may be taken to the City’s

Transfer Station located off of Helen Ave.FREE OF CHARGE.

The transfer station is open Tues., Thurs., & Sat., 9:00 am - 11:45 am & 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm.

If you have any questions contact City Hall at 692-3391.

Sharon Lea MEACHAMAGE 62 - GLASGOW, KENTUCKY

Sharon died Friday, November 11, 2011 at T. J.Samson Community Hospital in Kentucky. Sharonwas born in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter ofBruce Fenner and Mary Cochran Raith. Mrs.Meacham was an administrative assistant forGray Construction Co. Survivors include herhusband Richard; her step-father Gerald Raith ofKalamazoo; sisters Kathy (Mark) Knowlton ofGlasgow, KY, Linda (Rick) Cramer of Plainwell,Kim (Bryon) Sheldon of Pulaski, TN, Fran (Bob)Kennicott and Bev Roman of Plainwell; brothersRichard (Deb) Raith of Gobles and Bill (Sharon)Fenner of Martin; sisters-in-law Jan Gerhart ofClimax and Sherry (Don) Hurlbut of Ligonier, INand several nieces, nephews and great niecesand nephews. Sharon was preceded in death byher parents and by her brother Clifford Fenner.Funeral services were held Monday, November14 at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home in Kentucky.Burial in Michigan at East Martin Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to theAmerican Cancer Society for breast cancerresearch.

Arrangements byWinkel Funeral Home - Otsego

Messages of condolence may be left atwww.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Judith A. PALMER

Judith died Wednesday, November 16, 2011, ather residence. She was born May 31, 1942, inHastings, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur andElizabeth (Woodman) Palmer. Judy waspreceded in death by her parents; her sister,Bonnie Kenfield; and one granddaughter. She issurvived by her partner of 23 years, Robert Fullerof Plainwell; her daughter, Deborah (Gary) Roysof Plainwell; 10 grandchildren, including, JessicaAndrews of Plainwell, Christina Loviska ofJackson, Lisa (James) Decker of Maryland,Jason (Syndy) Roys of Indiana, Andrea ( Juan)Cruz of Alabama; Bob’s children, Michael(Jackie) Fuller of Rapid River, Michigan, VickiFuller of Plainwell, Debbie Ellis of Kalamazooand Sheri Dillon of Kalamazoo; nine great-grandchildren, including Addison, Julian andHope; brother, Paul (Elaine) Palmer of Virginia;and her best friend and sister of the heart, AliceMunk of Portage. The family will meet friends forlunch and memories at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday,November 19th, at the Gun Plain Township Hall,381 – 8th St., Plainwell, Michigan. Rather thansend flowers, we ask that donations be made toChristian Neighbors, P.O. Box 53, Plainwell, MI49080.

Arrangements by theWinkel Funeral Home - Otsego

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

AGE 69 - PLAINWELL

Lenard J. KLINGAGE 79 - OTSEGO

Lenard passed away Tuesday,November 15, 2011, at his home.Mr. Kling was born October 16,1932 in Otsego Township toCharles and Ida (Herbst) Kling and

was a lifelong resident of the area. During theKorean War Lenard served his country in the U.S.Army. On June 4, 1953 in Otsego he married theformer Patricia Stephens, who survives. Alsosurviving are two sons, Lenard Kling, Jr. andKevin (Shelley) Kling, both of Otsego;granddaughters Amanda (Wayne) Vandenburg ofClarksville and Randi (Joe Gauthier) Kling ofPlainwell; sisters, Caroline Kling and Irene Haas,both of Otsego; his brother, Richard (Ann) Klingof Plainwell ; sisters-in-law, Glenda Kling of Olivetand Shirley Kling of Plainwell; many nieces andnephews. He was preceded in death by hisparents; and by his siblings, Esther (Bill)Peterson, Minnie (Norman) Pike, Carl (Irma)Kling, Alice (Clare) Drake, Ray (Wanda) Kling, EdKling and Don Kling. Friends may visit with hisfamily from 6 to 8pm Friday at the

Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego,where funeral services will be held on Saturdayat 11:00am, Rev. Mark Minegar officiating. Burialwill follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.Contributions in memory of Lenard may be madeto St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Messages of condolence may be left atwww.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Memorial Gospel SingingAn evening of Gospel music and singing

featuring the AMAZING GRACE GOSPEL GROUP

and friends will be offered Sunday, Nov. 20th • 6-8pm

Plainwell Community Center, 798 E. Bridge St.

The Event is intended to honor loved ones,military personnel and public safety officers

who have passed away.

Admission is FREE! Bring a dessert to share.

Sponsored by; Etta Marchall, Hazel Bumgart, Jean Bellingar, John Terry and Kenneth Terry

in memory of their parentsClint and Jessie Terry, married 73 years.

The Quarterly Distribution of SurplusCommodities in Allegan County(December is Re-certification month )

A.C.R.D.C., located at 323 Water St., Allegan, (269.673.5472) will distribute grape joice, peas, corn, milk, oats, pears, short grain rice, spaghetti and tomato sauce. Distribution will be 9am-12noon and 1-4pm Fri., December 2nd, 2011 at A.C.R.D.C. Commodities will be distributed at A.C.R.D.C. Mon.-Fri. of the next week at the same times and will continue as long as there is food to give out or until 4pm Fri., December 9th, whichever occurs first.

Distribution for other sites - Friday, Dec. 2ndOtsego . . Old St. Margaret’s, 245 Court St. . 9-11amPullman . . . Health Center, 5498 109th . . . 9-11am

Wayland . . .Ambulance, 911 S. Main. . . . 1-3pm

MMAP-Certified Counselor available @ Christian Neighbors, Plainwell to help you find the right prescription/supplemental plan. Open enrollment thru Dec. 7th, 2011. Need help? Call 269-685-4166 by Dec. 5th.

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

Free Wood: Red pine, 1 truckload only. Call (269)501-8876

Hall RentalCall 1-866-676-7884

Francis E. SandersAmerican Legion Post 84 &

Scout House410 E. Orleans, Otsego

• Showers • Graduations • Birthday Parties • Business Meetings

• Retirement Parties • Dances • Zumba Classes

• Weddings & Receptions

The Otsego Chamber of Commerceannounces the

Otsego Christmas Parade & Santa’s Visitafter the parade (Cider & Cookies!)

@ Chamber HallFriday, December 2nd at 7pm

Looking for local organizations and businesses to participate in the parade. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday No-vember 30th. Email [email protected] or call 269-694-6880 for more details.

Please, Don’t Drink and Drive!


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HOMES ON THE MARKETPINE LAKE (11034951) Cute year-roundhome with no stairs to the lake! This homewas taken down to the studs in 1998 & ismove-in ready. Hickory kitchen w/new counter-tops, sink & laminate floors. LR has 2 sets ofsliders to 4 season porch. $239,000. JoreneMorrow 760-5871

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OTSEGO (11023970) End unit in popularBayberry Condos. Full basement w/daylight win-dows & 2 extra bedrooms & a recreation room.Paint & floor coverings need updating, but pricedaccordingly. $89,900. Larry Bullard 501-9206

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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 us (269)672–5826, (269)694-4101.

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Otsego: Vacant Land For Sale: $8,000 OBO plus buyers fees. 211 W. Morrell St., Otsego. Call 269-290-5740 for more infor-mation,

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Nov. 21 - 25, 2011

MondayTurkey Reuben . . . . . . . . .$6.49TuesdayTwice Baked PotatoCup of soup (choice of 3) . . . .$5.95WednesdayVegetarian . . . . . . . . . . .$7.49Portabella burger with french fries

ThursdayTHANKSGIVING Buffet . . . . .$7.99FridayFish Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99with fries & slaw

1290 M-89 Plainwell • 269-685-0333Kitchen Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm;

Fri. & Sat. 8am-11pm; Sun. 8am-9pm

Make yourreservations

NOW!

Join Us ForBREAKFAST

Friday, Saturday & Sunday8am-11am

Come inand get

“stuffed”with us!

Breakfast Starting at 7am

FFLY-INN RESTAURANTLY-INN RESTAURANT626 N. 10TH ST. • PLAINWELL • 685-1554IN FRONT OF THE AIRPORT!

EXPANDEDLUNCH HOURS

Saturday ‘til 2pmMon. & Tue., 11am-2:30pm

Wed.,Thurs., Fri., 11am-4:30pm

-DINNER- Wed.,Thurs., Fri.4:30pm-7:30pm

WED., NOV. 23 11am-7pm

-BREAKFAST- SERVED ONLY

Mon.-Sat. 6:30am-11am,Sundays 7:00am-12noon

Turkey Dinner with all the fixin’s!Hurry in! When the turkey’s gone we’ll close!

Closed Thanksgiving Day

ZEIGLERZEIGLERH A R O L D

• FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE! •CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

1186 E. M-89 • PLAINWELL

269-685-5800

Come talk to

BOBCLINE

...for the BEST DEALSon New &

Used Cars!

and the saand the savings havings havevenenever been better!!ver been better!!

We repair & replace tires

(269) 694.98791437 E. M-89 • Otsego

Service You Can Trust Since 1980

WE DO IT ALL...Oil Changes, Brakes,Front End Alignments, Full Engine & Transmission Repair

Dick & Todd (Father & Son) Harrington

We will meet or beat any written or advertised price on repairs!

Get Ready For Winter!

SAVEon your purchase of

TIRES

$80UP TO

COUPON

COUPON

COUPON

OIL CHANGESPECIAL

COUPON

$1995+ Tax

FREEBATTERY

INSTALLATIONWITH PURCHASE OF AN

InterstateBatteryUp to 5 quarts.

Not valid w/other offers or couponsSome restrictions apply.

Excludes diesel.

On most vehicles. See store for details.

See store for details.

Antenna InstallationWho needs cable

or satellite?SAVE MONEY!

VVROEGOPROEGOPTV Repair &

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TV REPAIR

4010 Mt. Olivet - Kalamazoo

(269) 342-6394

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Improvereception,

get twice thechannels!

- SERVING THIS AREA SINCE 1955 -

SLEEMAN’SAUTO CENTER8004 DOUGLAS - COOPER CENTER(269) 343-5147 or 343-0252

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm

•Computerized Diagnostic Equipment •Engine Overhauls •Factory Trained Technicians •Minor to Major Repairs

Our Mechanics Have...Over 75 YEARS COMBINED AUTO EXPERIENCE!

SPECIALIZING IN...• Electrical Repair

• Computer Systems • Carburetor & Fuel

Injection Repair

Services

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

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

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

Attention Deer Hunters! Deer processing, only $60. Cut, frozen, vacuum packed. Venison jerky, salami, brats and more available. 269-521-7813, 269-760-8318.

New Winter Hours: The Shoppers Guide will be open Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm beginning Nov. 1st. Our website is always open: www.communityshoppers-guide.net.

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

Dan's Tree Service offers Snowplowing!Professional trimming, removal, lot clear-ing, high ranger chipper, stump grinder, free estimates. Senior discount. Fully in-sured. (269)664–5455 or Matt (269)569-1031

Happy Thanksgiving from C.D.’s Auto/Magic Muffler! Wishing you a safe holiday. 1297 M-89, Plainwell. (269)685-5279

Shoppers Guide is on Facebook! Visit our site for every day rates and monthly specials!

Pop’s Tree Removal and Stump Grinding: 20% off all trees in November! Licensed, insured. (269)377-0176, (269)694-9549 .

Will Haul Free! Appliances, cars, all met-als. Also farm equipment, lawn tractors & mowers, snowblowers, travel trailers, any scrap metal. Call (269)685-4034 or (269)377-7957.

Attention Elderly or Disabled! Need help with house keeping, grocery shopping, meal prep? Call for free consultation. 269-271-0941

Saturday, November 26: Break free of the chains! Shop Small Businesses in your home town!

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


Nail Technician Wanted!! A fresh and new, full-service, contemporary day spa and salon is opening soon in downtown Plainwell. Technician must be depend-able, friendly, and able to perform vari-ous natural nail services, including mani-cures and traditional/spa pedicures. Visit our website at www.lotusspaonline.com and click on the careers link to apply!

Service & Parts for most appliances, same day. Teds Appliance, (269)382-1540

Now Buying Non-working Plasma & LCD TVs. Call 269)382-1540 or 1-800-286-8675. Ted’s Appliance.

Fill your propane tanks here year round!Quality Products, 277 12th St., Plainwell, 269.685.8781 or www.qualityproductsplain-well.com

Nancy’s Kitchen will be closed Thanksgiv-ing Day and Friday, 11/25 for the holiday. (269)685-2115

Leaf Clean-up, driveway repair, mowing, landscape services, bobcat and backhoe work. Call D&D Landscape (269)303-0796

Housecleaning: Reliable, trustworthy, with references. By the hour or job. Plainwell/Ot-sego area (269)694-6176

Home Towne Plumbing: 31 years experi-ence! All work done by owner. Located in Otsego, (269)694-5233

November isHomelessnessAwareness MonthBy helping ChristianNeighbors help others,You May Win!!This is just one of the true stories of families helped by Christian Neighbors....

Jason and Amber were homeless for several months. Jason washospitalized in Tennessee and almost lost his life. He has a heartcondition and was on life support at one time. Jason is now in rehab,learning to walk again and improving his speech. Christian Neighborshas been blessed to help them find and secure affordable housing, helpwith budgeting and to provide food. Jason and Amber are preparingfor the birth of their first child, and are grateful to Christian Neighborsfor providing assistance, resources and hope.

Not having a place of your own due to health conditions seems unfair. Nothaving the security of a home while pregnant can be traumatic. I’mthankful we were able to help this young couple. As the leaves are falling offthe trees and frost is on the ground in the mornings, I’m very thankful theyhave a place of their own. I’m always thoughtful of others who may behomeless or just a paycheck away. Let November (Homeless Awareness Month)be a time you thank God for the security of being able to sleep in your own warmbed. I challenge you also to remember all those who don’t.

Please tear out the following coupon and mail back with your financial support.Your donation is subject to appropriate TAX CREDITS and charitable tax refunds.

If your coupon is drawn YOU WILL WIN one of the following:Grand Prize: 4-Days and 3-Nights at a Wyndham Vacation Resort of your choice to be used anytime in 2012

First Prize: Dynacraft 18 Speed – 26” Mountain BikeSecond Prize: $100 Belle Tire Gift Certificate

DRAWING ON DECEMBER 30, 2011

CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS❍ Yes! I want to help prevent homelessness and

care for those in need in my community.

Enclosed is my tax deductible gift of: $___________________________

Name_________________________________________ Phone__________________________

Address____________________________________ Email ______________________________

City____________________________________State_____________ Zip Code______________

This gift is in honor of/memory of (circle one) __________________________________________

Send acknowledgement to: ________________________________________________________

Please return this form and your check to Christian Neighbors: PO Box 53, Plainwell, MI 49080Telephone: 269-685-4166 Fax: 269-685-4178 [email protected] www.christianneighbors.org


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

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

WE DEPEND ON YOU,OUR COMMUNITY NEIGHBORS,

TO HELP US IN THISIMPORTANT WORK.

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

communities of Plainwell, Otsego & Martin.

"Neighbors Caring for Neighbors"

CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS282 12th Street, Plainwell • 269-685-4166 • email: [email protected]

nov. 19, 2011

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