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People have visited forests to select their Christmas trees for centuries. While tree sellers conveniently stationed in store parking lots and artificial trees displayed in various retailers have led fewer people to venture into the wilderness, the Christmas tree is still an important component of holiday celebrations.

Long before the spread of Christianity, evergreen plants and trees held special meaning for people during the winter.

Boughs and garlands were hung in homes and over doors and windows to repel evil spirits and illnesses. On the winter solstice, the greenery would represent that spring would once again arrive and banish winter’s dreariness.

Germans who decorated trees inside of their homes are credited with starting Christian Christmas tree traditions during the 16th century. Early Americans were late to adopt Christmas trees because early Puritan settlers thought the tradition — as well as carols and other concepts — were Pagan influences. It took the popularity of England’s Queen Victoria and her German Prince Albert appearing around a decorated Christmas tree to eventually win over much of Europe, Canada and the United States.

Trees are very popular today. According to StatisticsBrain, 10 million artificial trees are sold in the United States each year, while 34.5 million real tress are sold annually. Such trees require decorating, and the following secrets and tips can help celebrants do just that.

• Prune the tree first. Be sure to shape the tree as desired, since natural trees will have branches sticking out. Wear gardening gloves to avoid being covered in sap.

• Position trees away from heat sources, such as fireplaces, vents or radiators, which can cause the tree to dry out prematurely and become a fire risk.

• For added safety, anchor a tree to a wall or ceiling, so it will not tumble over onto children or curious pets.

• In homage of the first German Christmas trees, decorate with natural ingredients, such as berries and pinecones. Also, use apples, nuts and marzipan candies.

• To free up more space for presents, place a narrow tree stand inside of a waterproof planting container. Place the tree inside.

This will provide a more streamlined look that’s neater than a tree skirt.

• The more lights the better, especially on dense trees.

• For a whimsical approach, match the tree decor to home decor and the color of furniture.

• Make handcrafted ornaments with the whole family.

• Hang the most delicate pieces toward the top where they won’t be disturbed.

• Step back and enjoy your handiwork, which will also give you a chance to find any blank spots that need filling in.

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Otsego - The Otsego United Methodist Church, 223 E. Allegan (M-89) will again be hosting a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on the Monday before Thanksgiving (November 20) from 11am-2pm in their upstairs Fellowship Hall. This is led by the church's mission's team with the support and supervision of Iris & Jay Spencer, the former owners of Spencer's Restaurant on M-89 in Otsego, who previously ran the Spencer's Dinner. Otsego's Hometown Christmas Celebration will take place on Saturday, December 2nd. Some fun family activities during the Hometown Celebration include the indoor farmer's market at the Chamber, talent show, chili cook off, hay rides & hot cocoa. For more information check Otsego Main Street Facebook or website. The Christmas Holiday Parade will start at 7pm on December 2nd Plainwell - Enjoy the Farmer's Market indoors at City Hall, 211 N. Main St. Open through Dec 9, from 10am-2pm. Farmers, bakers, crafters, artisans, wine, maple syrup & more.

Plainwell's Community tree lighting will be Friday, December 1st at 7pm. Join us for caroling, story telling, hot chocolate and the lighting of the tree. The Holiday Parade will be on Saturday, December 2nd at 1pm. Cards in the park, beginning on November 27th: businesses, organizations & families are invited to place their Holiday Cards in the Southwest part of Hicks Park (Cards be placed in designated area). Cards may be a maximum of 32 sq. ft., contact dsiegel@plaiwell.org for more information.

Plainwell's Christmas Festival will be on Saturday, December 9th, at 11am. There will be a candy cane hunt, pizza with Santa, pretty princesses and more. The 2017 Plainwell limited edition collectible Christmas Ornament is available! This year's highlights the Old Plainwell Fire Station. Ornaments are available for $15 at local businesses and Plainwell City Hall.

Village of Martin - Christmas Parade, Friday December 1st. Parade line up is at the High School parking lot at 6:30pm and the start time is 7pm. The parade will proceed through town

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Christmas stories will be told by the Township Library. There will be free popcorn and a live nativity scene. Participants are wanted for the parade and also for the annual Christmas Light Contest, which starts on December 1.

For more information, please call the Village office at 269-672-7777 Allegan - Holiday Parade Friday, December 1st 7pm. Join Santa's artist elves in downtown Allegan on Friday, December 8th from 5-9pm, for the 10th Annual Art Hop. Gather your family and friends and lift your Christmas spirits with Horse-Drawn wagon rides, free hot chocolate and cookies, live music throughout downtown and, of course, an opportunity to visit with Santa! Holiday After Hours @ The Lynx, December 7th from 5-10pm @ 5pm.

Wayland - On Saturday, December 2nd, the Wayland Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Wayland's Annual Christmas Parade.

The parade will begin at 11am at the Wayland VFW Post 7581 located at 735 S. Main Street.

Prior to the paprade, the community is invited to attend the annual pancake breakfast at the Wayland Fire Department, 160 W. Superior Street, from 7am-10:30am. For a nominal charge, guests can enjoy a hot breakfast consisting of an All-You-Can-Eat buffet consisting of pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee.

Annual Art Hop, December 1st, downtown 59pm. Artists will appear in various downtown businesses showcasing or selling their art. In addition to art, there will be many family friendly activities including horse and wagon rides, warming stations, strolling carolers, musicians, an annual Christmas tree lighting and much more.

Camp Kidwell - The 15th Annual Festival of Trees and Dinner, November 30- December 3.

Admission, free to the public. November 30th, Senior Citizen's Day, 12pm-9pm. Cookies & canvas will be featured this year, November 30th at 6pm. Lunch and dinner will be available. December 1st, 12pm-9pm, Soup/Sandwich Supper. Starting at noon, enjoy lunch and browse. Starting at 6pm they will serve our soup and sandwich supper. And enjoy live music starting at 6:00pm. December 2nd, stop in to decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus from 10am-3pm. Santa will also be available to share your Christmas list with and have your picture taken. December 2nd enjoy dinner at the Lodge starting at 6:30pm. Social hour starts at 6pm. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. December 3rd will be their Sunday Brunch from 10am-5pm. Contact 269521-3559 or www.campkidwell.org for more information.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with foods from the first feast

Thanksgiving is celebrated each November in the United States and each October in Canada. People traditionally gather around the dinner table flanked by friends and extended members of their families to give thanks for the blessings they enjoyed throughout the year as they dig into a delicious feast.

Turkey is typically the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal. Although turkey can be a delicious and nutritious addition to the table, individuals looking to expand their culinary horizons may want to borrow from the other foods believed to have been shared among the Plymouth Colony Pilgrims and Wampanoag natives during the 1621 feast that inspired Thanksgiving.

Waterfowl - Wild turkey were available in abundance in the New World, but historians believe that, during the first Thanksgiving meal, participants likely feasted on waterfowl instead of turkey. In fact, turkey wasn’t common Thanksgiving fare until after 1800. Waterfowl, according to National Geographic, includes ducks, mallards, swans, and geese. Those looking to experiment can take a break from turkey and make duck the centerpiece of their meals this Thanksgiving.

Seafood - Plymouth, Massachusetts, is located where Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet.

As a result, indigenous people and the pilgrims likely relied on the bounties afforded by the ocean for their sustenance. Documentation of the first Thanksgiving by pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow indicates lobster, fish and clams were likely served.

People who enjoy seafood or those who prefer to abstain from meat or poultry can embrace seafood at their Thanksgiving gathering.

Fruits and vegetables - Fruits native to the region where the first Thanksgiving took place included blueberries, plums, grapes, gooseberries, raspberries, and cranberries. Cranberry sauce was an unlikely menu option because sugar that traveled over on the Mayflower was probably depleted by November 1621, according to History.com. Also, cooks didn’t begin boiling cranberries with sugar until about 50 years later. To recreate the first Thanksgiving, enjoy raw fruit as a tasty dessert, which can be healthier than sugarladen sauces.

Vegetables to enjoy include onions, beans, spinach, cabbage, carrots, and corn. Corn was likely turned into cornmeal and pounded into a thick corn porridge. Experimenting with a cornmeal recipe can liven up this year’s festivities.

Turnips- Plant roots found in 1621 included parsnips and turnips, and not the popular potatoes that often accompany turkey at modern Thanksgiving gatherings. The potato was not yet popular enough among the English to warrant space on the Mayflower as it made its way to present-day North America. Purées of parsnips and turnips can be delectable on their own or used as a basis for a Thanksgiving soup.

Pumpkin custard - Although pumpkins and other gourds were available in the New World, baking was not yet popularized because of the lack of wheat flour. Instead, it is possible pilgrims would hollow out gourds, add spices with milk and honey, and then roll the gourds in hot flames to form a sort of custard. Home cooks can replicate a pumpkin custard in their kitchens and serve it in lieu of pumpkin pie.

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Many people enjoy baking come the holiday season, and perhaps no dish is more synonymous with holiday baking than cookies. Children leave cookies out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, while adults may indulge and enjoy an extra cookie or two at family gatherings or holiday office parties.

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Cookies come in all shapes and sizes, so bakers have an array of options at their disposal when planning their holiday menus. Chocolate chip cookies may be among the most popular types of cookies, and bakers who want to capitalize on that popularity while giving loved ones something a little different may want to try the following recipe for “Double Chocolate Chip Cookies” from Maxine Clark’s “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla essence.

Sift the flour with the cocoa and salt in a small bowl. Fold into the egg mixture with the chocolate chips.

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Counting down to Christmas Day means many different things to people across the globe. Although families likely have several different traditions they anticipate each year, it can be fun to incorporate some new merrymakers into the festivities.

Here are some festive ideas to include in the days leading up to Christmas — a special family calendar of fun finds.

1. Annual memento: Have the kids or adults make one new handmade ornament each year. This way the tree is always evolving, and everyone can track milestones.

2. Cookie day: Devote one day to making Christmas cookies. Invite friends or family members over.

Distribute some cookies to elderly neighbors.

3. Holiday classic: Spend a night in and watch a classic Christmas flick you’ve

never seen before. Streaming movie services often put classics and obscure titles into rotation during the holiday season.

4. Christmas concert: Host a gathering of children where they can sing or perform their favorite tunes for an audience. Take it on the road to a nearby nursing home.

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5. Dine out: Take a break from cooking, shopping and hosting and stop into a restaurant you’ve meaning to try. Keep it local to support nearby businesses.

6. Adopt a child/family: Volunteer with a charitable organization that provides for less fortunate families.

Answer the Christmas desires of a needy child or family by purchasing an item on their wish lists.

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8. Trim a tree: Get together with adult friends at a tree-trimming party.

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13. Hand out hot chocolate: Make a big thermos of hot chocolate and give it out to shoppers or workers who have been out in the cold.

14. Read religious stories: Understand the true meaning of the season by reading Biblical passages.

15. Camp-in: The first night the tree is decorated, allow the kids to sleep beside it under the glow of Christmas lights.

16. Scavenger hunt: Plan holidaythemed trivia questions and hide small trinkets for children to find.

17. Surprise box: Put a gender and age nonspecific gift into a box. On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the person who finds a hidden gift tag under their chair at dinner gets to open the box.

18. Family portrait: Wear your holiday finery and pose for a portrait that actually will be printed and framed.

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The Hottest Toys this Holiday Season

Learn what kids are hoping to find nestled under the tree this holiday season.

Christmas and Chanukah may be celebrated toward the end of the year, but at the annual New York Toy Fair, the season for thinking about toys begins in February. This popular convention unveils the industry’s hottest trends and toys, attracting more than 1,000 exhibitors.

The Toy Fair, and recommendations by toy and game industry experts around the world, like Dr. Toy and The Toy Insider, help cement which toys are likely to end up on kids’ holiday wish lists. For those shoppers who fell behind the curve and missed out on last year’s break out “Hatchimal” hit, the following figure to be the most coveted items for this year of giving.

• Lego Boost: Lego continues to reinvent itself, offering add-ons to its popular building brick model.

Lego Boost takes advantage of the STEM trend by enabling children to build and code any of the five models of building sets. These include a cat, robot, guitar, rover, and building machine. Or, they can use the pieces to create their own designs. The models work with an app and can be coded to make different motions and sounds.

• Melissa & Doug Scientist Role Play Costume Set: Melissa & Doug is widely recognized for its highquality wooden games sets and puzzles, but the company also delves into imaginative play costumes.

This scientist role-play costume includes a beaker, a test tube, a lab coat, experiment cards, and other ingredients necessary to fuel interest in the sciences.

It can be a welcome addition to any dress-up collection.

• Nerf N-Strike Elite: Nerf brand has been popular for decades, and the company continues to churn out popular items for boys and girls. The N-Strike Elite series has a number of incarnations to tempt sharpshooters. Nerf’s new AccuStrike line is designed to improve accuracy with specially crafted darts that sail straighter than the original darts.

• CollEGGtibles: Building upon the Hatchimal craze

of last Christmas and early this year, Spin Master offers an addition to the very popular collectible toy niche. CollEGGtibles are much smaller than Hatchimals, but are equally fun. Smaller eggs hatch to reveal various colorful critters inside. Kids are apt to want to collect them all.

• Pie Face Sky High: Hasbro keeps reinventing the Pie Face game, their runaway hit from 2016, which was awarded “Game of the Year” by the Toy Industry Association. In the Sky High version, one player hits a lever with a mallet, hoping to deliver their opponent a face full of pie cream.

These are just a handful of the industry favorites that could be the hot picks among children for holiday gifting this year. Also, keep an eye out for FisherPrice Movi, anything Star Wars, FurReal friends, Shopkins, and much more.

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memories he shared with his brother, Gillespie was able to pull together an upbeat and catchy classic, changing his life for the good.

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Even though “Silent Night” is the most recorded Christmas song in history, another tune holds the title of the bestselling holiday standard of all time.

“White Christmas” was written in 1942 and reminisces about an old-fashioned Christmas celebration. The version recorded by Bing Crosby has estimated sales in excess of 100 million copies worldwide, according to “The Guinness Book of World Records.” There are various accounts as to when and where Irving Berlin wrote the song. Some state

The holiday season is not complete without music. Holiday hits play in shopping malls, and families often trim the tree to their favorite albums.

Even if Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” or Johnny Mathis’ “Do You Hear What I Hear” reign supreme in your household, it can be interesting to learn about some of the other songs made famous this time of year.

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Classic carols may be the first Christmas songs that come to mind.

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he did so at a hotel in Hollywood, while others say it was the Arizona Biltmore.

Wherever Berlin happened to be when writing the tune, there’s no doubt he was pining for the quintessential white Christmas.

The song was written for the 1942 movie “Holiday Inn,” starring Crosby and Fred Astaire. It became an instant classic and remains Crosby’s best-selling recording.

Some of the most recent versions of the song have been recorded by Pentatonix, Sara McLachlan and Laura Pusini.

Christmas songs remain near and dear to people’s hearts, and a few of these beloved songs have interesting back stories.

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“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” with its warning to children to be nice since Santa is keeping tabs on kids’ behavior, has helped children tow the line for decades. Songwriter James “Haven” Gillespie was asked to pen the tune during one of the darker times in his life.

Gillespie was jobless and poor and his brother had just passed away — hardly inspiration for a Christmas tune.

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How To Organize Office Gift Exchanges

Close-knit groups of employees commonly exchange gifts with one another come the holiday season.

Friendly coworkers enjoy bringing smiles to the faces of their friends and fellow employees, and these informal gift exchanges can benefit company morale and establish a familial atmosphere at the office.

Those ready to participate in office gifting can follow certain etiquette guidelines to take the anxiety out of office gifting.

• Determine if there is an office policy governing gift exchanges. Some businesses may have a specific policy in place that establishes guidelines on what makes acceptable, appropriate gifts for coworkers. The larger the company, the more specific the policy is likely to be.

In spite of the good-natured reasons to exchange gifts with coworkers, some people are nervous about the prospect of gifting fellow employees. Questions regarding what makes for an appropriate gift or how much to spend may arise, turning office gift exchanges into potentially puzzling situations.

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• Establish a spending limit. Spending limits let everyone know just how much to spend. Resist the urge to go above and beyond. While you may just want to be generous, others may view an expensive gift as a way to show off or an attempt to flatter a coworker or even a boss.

• Think of life outside the office. When shopping, start thinking about what your coworkers like to do when they are not at work. For example, golf enthusiasts may enjoy a box of balls or a gift certificate to play at an area course. Stick to generic gifts if you are unsure of what your coworkers do when they are not working. Personalized holiday mementos, gadgets for entertaining, items that can be used around the office or food-related gift baskets make great holiday gifts.

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• Consider personal or handmade gifts as well. Engraved picture frames, handpicked gift baskets filled with homemade treats or gift certificates to favorite coffee shops or lunch spots in the vicinity of the office make ideal office gifts.

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8707 Cory Drive Delton 49046

10370 Ravine Road Otsego 49078

2400 living space walkout home on Cory Lake Channel! Private back yard! #17055452

Well maintained ranch, finished basement, 3 season room, and pole barn. #17055967

3 BEDS, 2 BATHS $211,000 • Nate Bedecs 488-0554

3 BEDS, 2 BATHS $219,900 • Denise Atwood 207-5271

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WATERFRONT & WATER ACCESS

$165,000 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .1343 102Nd Ave . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Kivell 355-2315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17041794

$745,000 . . . . . 4 bd,3 bath . . . . . . . .11596 Marsh Rd . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17036462

$158,000 . . . . . 0 bd,0 bath . . . . . . . .527 E Allegan St . . . . . . . . . .Nate Bedecs 998-3388 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17038117

$560,000 . . . . . 3 bd,3 bath . . . . . . . .10985 Long Point Dr . . . . . . .Kelly Kivell 355-2315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17043225

$155,000 . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath . . . . . . . .212 Pine St . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17041089

$399,900 . . . . . 4 bd,4 bath . . . . . . . .3930 Allegan Dam Rd . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17013688

$150,000 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .2626 Dutch Acres . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17040744

$370,000 . . . . . 4 bd,3 bath . . . . . . . .1282 Bridge Rd . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17049503

$149,900 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .3350 116Th Ave . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Whittemore, 269-650-4005 . . . . . . . . .17033647

$309,000 . . . . . 113 acres. . . . . . . . . .120th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17025352 $300,000 . . . . . 29.55 acres. . . . . . . . .Lakeridge Lane . . . . . . . . . . .Terri Conti 355-0322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17045264

$144,000 . . . . . 0 bd,0 bath . . . . . . . .719 Howard Street . . . . . . . . .Karen Gustafson 207-2441 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17052342

$279,900 . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath . . . . . . . .3685 Richardson . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17038310

$139,000 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .1159 44Th St . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17042534

$279,900 . . . . . 3 bd,3 bath . . . . . . . .3118 104Th Ave . . . . . . . . . . .Delavern Duo 491-3393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17048565

$129,900 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .3989 N 3Rd St . . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17028489

$274,900 . . . . . 4 bd,3 bath . . . . . . . .372 Shangri La Cir . . . . . . . . .Rick File 217-8270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17012978

$125,000 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .330 Hekimer St . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17044706

$195,000 . . . . . 2 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .352 Minkler Lake Rd . . . . . . .Kelly Kivell 355-2315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17037769

$119,900 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .402 E Franklin St . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17050525

$185,000 . . . . . .29 acres. . . . . . . . . . .1957 Lakeshore . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17047683

COMMERCIAL

$110,000 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .2020 116th Ave . . . . . . . . . . .Curt Visser, 208-4004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17030460

$150,000 . . . . . .29 acres. . . . . . . . . . .1957 Lakeshore . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17005401 $129,900 . . . . . 2 bd,1 bath . . . . . . . .104 Sunset Cove Ln . . . . . . .Brad Boone, 269-207-5691 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17013119 $110,000 . . . . . 2.2 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Lot C 42nd St . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terri Conti 355-0322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16058546 $109,900 . . . . . .31 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Lot 57 Theris Dr . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15040631

$150,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1256 Lincoln Rd . . . . . . . . . . .Denise Atwood 207-5271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17006981

$100,000 . . . . . 2.4 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Lot B 42nd Street . . . . . . . . . .Terri Conti 355-0322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16058211

$142,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 & 249 W Franklin St . . . .Lisa Whittemore, 269-650-4005 . . . . . . . . .17049475

$100,000 . . . . . 6.24 acres. . . . . . . . . .2200 120th Ave . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17029804

$134,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 & 211 S North St . . . . . .Mark DeLavern 998-4833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16058011

$99,900 . . . . . . 27.96 acres. . . . . . . . .26th Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17012906

$128,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Trowbridge Street . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17024216

$80,000 . . . . . . 2.8 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Lot A 42Nd St . . . . . . . . . . . .Terri Conti 355-0322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17032050

$90,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 E. Allegan . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17034391

$69,900 . . . . . . 0 bd,0 bath . . . . . . . .3115 Minkler Lake Rd . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17021073

$89,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 W Allegan St . . . . . . . . . .Denise Atwood 207-5271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17004578

$69,500 . . . . . . .62 acres. . . . . . . . . . .3866 Forest Trail . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17046002

$35,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1652 M-40 HWY . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17002134

VACANT LAND

$29,900 . . . . . . .0803 acres. . . . . . . . .Lot 43 Dead End Rd . . . . . . .Brad Boone, 269-207-5691 . . . . . . . . . . . . .16011120 $17,000 . . . . . . 1.23 acres. . . . . . . . . .17 River Ridge Drive . . . . . . .Terri Conti, 269-355-0322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15007484 $17,000 . . . . . . .71 acres. . . . . . . . . . .20 River Ridge Drive . . . . . . .Terri Conti, 269-355-0322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14004401 $15,000 . . . . . . .53 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Lot 75,76,77 39th Street . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .16056472

RESIDENTIAL

$10,000 . . . . . . .17 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Lot 78 39th Street . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .16056496

$299,900 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .883 30th Street . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Whittemore, 269-650-4005 . . . . . . . . .17009666 $289,900 . . . . . 3 bd,3 bath . . . . . . . .8521 N 14Th St . . . . . . . . . . .Brad Boone, 269-207-5691 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17032992

$504,000

84 acres. . . . . . . . . . .000 40Th St . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brad Boone, 269-207-5691 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17017017

$482,000

83.09 acres. . . . . . . . .7300 14th Street N . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17025742

$249,900

10.1 acres. . . . . . . . . .10.1 Acres W D Ave . . . . . . . .Denise Atwood 207-5271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17047506

$115,000

28.9 acres. . . . . . . . . .East Williams Bridge Road . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17004442

$99,900

35 acres. . . . . . . . . . .00 112Th Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16047840

$69,900

3.78 acres. . . . . . . . . .Fulton St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17037092

$45,000

4.8106 acres. . . . . . . .N 110Th Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17040421

$39,000

1.92 acres. . . . . . . . . .0 Lake Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Breedveld, 377-8075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17017344

$219,900 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .10370 Ravine Rd . . . . . . . . . .Denise Atwood 207-5271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17055967

$23,000

2.57 acres. . . . . . . . . .Lot K Woodland Trail . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .11036656

$214,900 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .108 Delano Street . . . . . . . . .Mark DeLavern 998-4833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17039902

$22,000

2.56 acres. . . . . . . . . .3447 Woodland Trail 1 . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .11036325

$194,900 . . . . . 4 bd,3 bath . . . . . . . .1017 Borton St . . . . . . . . . . .Delavern Duo 491-3393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17049303

$20,000

1.98 acres. . . . . . . . . .3491 Woodland Trail 6 . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .11036637

$45,000

6.35 acres. . . . . . . . . .1194 108th Ave . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .16057703

$188,700 . . . . . 6 bd,4 bath . . . . . . . .276 Fairway Ct . . . . . . . . . . . .Delavern Duo 491-3393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17041985

$19,900

.5 acres. . . . . . . . . . . .XXXX 108Th Ave . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16029515

$184,500 . . . . . 3 bd,3 bath . . . . . . . .1026 Allen Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Kivell 355-2315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17044071

$15,900

2.6 acres. . . . . . . . . . .476 53rd Street . . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17011930

$180,000 . . . . . 3 bd,1 bath . . . . . . . .1509 Sandra Dr . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Kinnane 217-4624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17056041

$14,900

1.11 acres. . . . . . . . . .00 Railside Lane . . . . . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .17011933

$179,900 . . . . . 3 bd,2 bath . . . . . . . .800 Barton Street . . . . . . . . .Karen Gustafson 207-2441 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17045016

$10,000

.18 acres. . . . . . . . . . .Lot 80 Arrowhead Trail . . . . . .Cheri Sleeman-Schulz, 269-720-4735 . . . .16056478

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COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 18, 2017...Phone 694-9431

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& many well placed trees in restricted Otsego plat is ready for your new home! Just minutes from town & schools offering an E Z commute to Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids or Holland for employment or recreation.

Natural gas & sewer available. Priced at $32,500 w/ an opportunity to obtain additional land behind at a very reasonable price. call wendy or raylene for

prime building sites in a popular Otsego plat !

The ideal spot to build your new home - just minutes from town & schools! $27,900. Amie or rich have all the details!

144 S. Main St. • Plainwell .46 Acre lot in restricted plAt offering Otsego

schools. This unusual shaped lot lets you use your imagination in house placement & design. Natural gas & sewer hook-up available. Reasonably priced at $14,900. Other lots available up to $34,900 - call for details. Ask wendy or nancy

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15 Acre pArcel in prAirieville twp with 500'

of road frontage. Beautiful building site with some woods. Survey complete, ready for construction!

Near Pine Lake /Doster area. Delton schools. $109,000. call sue or sara for more

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BeAutiful pArk like setting complete with a

private pond in the Plainwell area. Over 1500 sq ft of living space offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths (master w/ whirlpool tub). Large living room with sliders to deck that overlooks the gorgeous acreage .

Dining area and breakfast nook, plus updated kitchen with granite counter tops & breezeway to 2 car garage. $134,900. Ask nancy or sara

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Sue Cornell

720-1473

492-5172

RayLene Logan (269) 743-9069

694-4129 Assoc. Broker, SFR, GRI, CRS, RAM, ABR

Rich Bacon

Amie Proctor

ABR, GRI

SRS

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Quality Products installs trailer hitches, call Budget Appliance Service. Prompt, Profesfor a quote. Quality Products, 277 12th St., sional and Affordable Service. Call us toPlainwell, (269)685-8781. day for your appliance repair needs.

Rogers Plumbing, Heating & A/C Service, (269)685-8902. Ted LaFountain, Owner.

Inc. Serving this area since 1966, licensed Snow Plowing Experienced - reasonable and insured. Call the company that’s local & Fall Is In The Air. It’s time to think about rates. Phone 269-355-9952. experienced. 269-694-4673, 269-217-5454 having your heating system checked for winter. Give us a call at 269-685-5303. Lapham Quality Clock Repair. House calls on GrandRepair Specialist for all your home mainte- Heating and Cooling. father clocks, free pickup & delivery of all nance including Siding, Windows, Plumbing others. Call Andrew Dirkse (616)990-8885. and Snow removal. Call Brad 269-207-5691 West Michigan Glass Concepts, LLC, 116 E. Traveling For Thanksgiving? Friends coming Directv. Call & switch now. Get NFL Sunday Allegan St., Otsego. 269-762-3480. For all in for Thanksgiving? We’re open everyday Ticket for free. Every game. Every Sunday. your glass needs, same day glass replace- next week except Thursday. We do it all! Little Pines, downtown Otsego, (269)692-3233 Choice All-included package. Over 185 chan- ment! www.glassrepairmi.com nels. $60/month (for 12 months) Call 1-800-917-3607 Dan's Tree Service: Professional trimming, Save A Ton on your next auto repair! Econremoval, lot clearing, tree bracing/cabling, omy Auto Repair, 760 N. Main, Plainwell.

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North on N 16th St to 110th Ave. West to home.

From downtown Plainwell: South at light to the property on the right.

BEAUTIFUL LAKE HOME WITH A MILLION DOLLAR VIEW! Lakefront home w/85’ of sandy beach frontage on Lake Sixteen! This energy efficient lake home has an open floor plan that was built around the view of the lake. The ML features the LR, dining area open to the kitchen & overlooks the 36x10 deck & the lake; 2 BRs; full bath & MF laundry The UL has a great loft; there is a spacious yard, deck by the lake, 2 docks & a kayak rack. W/O basement w/a great view of the lake.

This home has a Sir Home Improvement Green Energy System, with lifetime warranty, which added 10 inches of insulation in the attic. Other upgrades include a reverse osmosis system, water softener, & fresh water tap at the kitchen sink. The walkout basement has electric & heat throughout just waiting for you to finish for more lake view living space. (17051679)

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED RAISED RANCH ON 4+ ACRES IN OTSEGO TWP. Home has new everything! Paint, carpet, kitchen and bathroom flooring. Kitchen is entirely new; cabinets, counters, appliances! Slider leads onto spacious NEW deck. There are 2 BRs and an updated bathroom on the main level. Finished basement adds an additional bedroom and another full bath! All new mechanicals as well. Sellers have also added a brand new 2 car garage. Property is partially wooded and offers great wildlife viewing opportunities! (17044746)

THIS 3 BR HOME IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF PLAINWELL and shows pride of ownership throughout. MR offers an ample sized LR; eat in kitchen2 BRs & large updated bath with soaker tub. Upstairs features a large BR with hardwood floor and a second room with currently being used a large walk in closet. Make this room an office or play space, there are lots of options. With newer carpet, current paint colors and all of the appliances, this home is ready. 2 car garage & large fenced in yard. (17052981)

Host: Steve Harcourt 269-303-0792

Host: Steve Harcourt 269-303-0792

HOMES ON THE MARKET

Buying or Selling We are here for you!

DELTON (17003806) Super nice lake home on allsports Long Lake (Cloverdale). Great frontage with gorgeous sunset views. Huge pole barn for all your toys. This home has been well-maintained - movein ready. $215,000. Ingrid Pagano 269-420-9864

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PLAINWELL (17031100) Completely remodeled Lake Front home in quiet neighborhood. With 50 feet of Lake Frontage, there is a beautiful view of Pine Lake. Home features 3 bedrooms including a large master suite and 2 updated bathrooms. A large outdoor entertaining space completes the home. New roof in 2016, well and furnace were new in 2014. $244,900. Stephanie Vos 616-8131623

M-40 North of Gobles, to 32nd St., E to Busfield, S to Bluegill Dr.

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DELTON (17010095) Extra special lakefront home with awesome sunsets & a sandy beach. Enjoy the fishing & boating on this 735 acre All Sports Lake.

All appliances included, updated kitchen, master bath with walk-in shower & walk-in closet, vinyl replacement windows, perennials, patio, attached garage with mechanical room & fishing tackle & toy area, driveway asphalted in 2016. $239,900.

Carol Brock 269-217-2133 PAW PAW (17050764) Great find for the large family. Nearly 3000 Sq. Ft. Quad Level home with 5 spacious bedrooms and additional room for two more. 2 1/2 baths are updated including Master Bath. Master Suite includes upper deck above the patio. Family room has a wood burning insert and sliding glass door to the back yard patio. Living room & dining area are large with vaulted ceilings and glass slider. New Kitchen oak cup boards with center island and breakfast nook. Most of the windows have been replaced. All this and 23 acres with 1000 ft. frontage on I94. Acreage is tillable, plus two story barn. $254,900. Larry Bullard 269501-9206

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“Light Up Martin” 2017 Christmas Light Contest Starts December 1st

All Men and Boys Welcome

Christmas Parade

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Friday, Dec. 1 • 7:00pm

Register by Dec. 1st - Forms available at the Village Office, JC Wheeler Library or Online.

Speaker: Zack VerHage of DC Strong Music: Matt Grile

For more information visit www.martinmi.org, Martin Main Street facebook page or contact Tonya Griffis for more details at 269-760-4698.

Donations to Boy Scout Troop #98

Questions: 269-694-2939

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Line-up 6:30pm at the High School.

Parade ends at Martin School - Wyatt Center.

Christmas Stories!

Ornaments for the kids!

Free Hot Cocoa & Popcorn!

223 E. Allegan St. (M-89) 2017 Christmas Light Contest

AFTER THE PARADE

• Meet Santa • Live Nativity Scene Dinner 5pm-7pm Come to town & see the lights

Light Up Martin!

Dec. 1 thru Christmas!

at the School Cafeteria

Participants Needed - Call 672-7777 Plainwell Christmas Parade Dec. 2nd @ 1:00pm. Any group, organization or individual who would like to participate can sign up by calling Chris @ 269-685-3152 or emailing haaschris@live.com Save the Date: This year’s Loading Event for Trees for Troops will be Monday, November 27th at 10 am. Veterans & Public are invited to join Wahmhoff Farms at 23090 M40 Hwy, Gobles at 10am to help load 600+ donated Christmas trees for the military. This year’s donated Christmas trees are scheduled to ship to Hurlburt Field, United States Air Force auxiliary base in Okaloosa County, FL, USA.

November 23

Love, Marty, Jacquie, Schyler and Grant

The Golden Ticket Returns. Midway Chevy will be handing out a very limited number of tickets during the Otsego & Plainwell Holiday Parades. And new this year at the Allegan Holiday Parade.

Love Otsego t-shirts are available at Otsego Main Street Office, 218 N. Farmer.

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails -Bertha Calloway

American Legion Post #84 of Otsego, meets at 410 E. Orleans, 7pm, the 2nd Avoid the city crowds - shop at your local Wednesday of each month. New members businesses. Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25th. Support your neighbors! welcome. For info. call 1-866-676-7884

Community Service of

THANKSGIVING Sunday, November 19 - 6 PM Everyone is welcome!

Offering goes to support the work of Christian Neighbors

Performances by Otsego Singers, OHS Choir, the Community Choir, and the Brass Quintet Dramatic Presentation entitled “Being Thankful” Congregational singing with the Community Praise Team Prayers given by local pastors for community leaders, veterans, and churches Scripture, Responsive Reading, and a Thanksgiving Covenant

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By Rev. Dan Minor - revdminor@att.net _____________________________________ “… I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation …” Philippians 4:12

Over many years of pastoring, I have witnessed how people endure hardship and suffering. I have noticed that some are better able to handle their situation than others. I have known people who had every reason to be bitter, yet never complained. What is their secret to survival?

Consider the example of Apostle Paul, founder of many churches and author of fourteen of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament. He knew imprisonment, physical persecution, shipwreck, endangerment, sleepless nights, hunger, thirst, extreme cold (II Cor. 11:23-27), and unexplained illness, also known as his “thorn in the flesh” (II Cor. 12:7). Yet he never complained.

Can it be that his secret to contentment (and ours) was his relationship to God? Here’s how it works: • We recognize God as the source of our strength.

• We experience God’s unconditional love (grace).

• We respond to God with genuine gratitude.

Here is another way of saying it: God+ God’s Grace = Gratitude

When we can see God in any situation, then we can know we are being controlled by God, not situations. It has been noted that in his letter to the Philippians, the apostle mentions Jesus by name forty times within 104 verses. Thus, Paul’s purpose was to know Christ and to make Christ known to others. Can that be said of us?

True thanksgiving is being secure in our relationship to God through Jesus Christ.

Remember the order … God, grace and gratitude.

Prayer: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6

Otsego Community

Thanksgiving Dinner MONDAY, NOV. 20 - 11:00am - 2:00pm Otsego United Methodist Church 223 E. Allegan St., Otsego

WE ARE CONTINUING IRIS & JAY SPENCER’S FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER! DONATIONS APPRECIATED! If anyone would like to help in the preparation or serving of the meal, or if you can help deliver meals to homebound people, please contact the Church Office at 269-694-2939.

TAKEOUTS AVAILABLE FOR HOMEBOUND & NURSING HOME ONLY...THANKS! OTSEGO/PLAINWELL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Shoppers Guide Holiday Hours Display deadline: Tuesday 5pm Classified deadline: Weds. 12 noon

Closed Thanksgiving 11/23/17 Have a safe & enjoyable Thanksgiving!

“Just Ours” Breast Cancer Support Group @ Pipp Hospital lower level. 4th Tuesday each month. 6-6:30pm Social time, 6:30-8:30pm Meeting.

Hometown Christmas Lighting Contest for Otsego residents. We want you to be a part of our Light Contest for Hometown Christmas in Otsego! Get into the holiday spirit and create a dazzling light display for this year’s contest! Prizes available for 1st-3rd place. Register by contacting the Otsego Main Street office at 269-692-2336 or email jsaukas@cityofotsgo.org.

Benefit Concert for Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, 6:30-10pm.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo. Admission by cash donation or by a gift of non-perishable food item.

Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Barbershop, original music and more!

Friends of Ransom Library Book Sale, Saturday, November 18. 10am to 3pm.

Talent Show! We will be having our annual talent show Hometown Christmas on December 2. If you would like to take part and show off your skills, please register yourself by calling 269-692-2336 or emailing jsaukas@cityofotsego.org

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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. 269-692-2336

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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. 28 (Parents only)10am-3:30pm Dec. 5, 12, 19 (Grandparents too!) .....10am-3:30pm Adventist Community Services 218 S. Farmer St., Otsego (269)694-4775 Always accepting donations - especially toys, games, books, videos!!

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While you shop, pick up an extra item or two for the big yellow school bus that will be parked in front of Harding’s, 114 S. Farmer St., Otsego

282 12th Street, Plainwell • 685-4166

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Spaghetti Dinner

Benefit Auction

Joel Saukas - Executive Director

218 N. Farmer St.

–Where Volunteers Make It Happen–

Otsego Church of God Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 112 Kalamazoo St., Otsego Spaghetti Dinner @ 5pm Dinner Donation.

Auction @ 6pm

Inside Otsego Historical Museum (269) 692-2336 email: jsaukas@cityofotsego.org

(616)502-3682

All proceeds from dinner & auction go to missions!

Cash & Check Only Unable to accept credit cards or debit cards

THE PLAINWELL VOLUNTEER CHRISTMAS PROJECT The 2017 Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project is accepting donations of new toys/gifts for children age 0-17. The greatest need is gifts for children age 10-17.

Also, donations of non-perishable food (please check expiration dates).

Donations may be dropped at the following sites until Dec. 13, 2017.

A Capello Salon Pipp Hospital Borgess Family Medicine Fly Inn Cornell & Associates Elle Salon Nova Care Kids PT Aubree’s

Ransom Library RWE Healthy Living Watch for the Harding’s The White Owl Shoppe Collection Campbell Pharmacy ASA Wagons in the Envy Pro Automotive Christmas H & H Auto Body Hoard Chiropractor Parade Repz Gym Design Street Dec. 2 Lee Lancaster State Farm Agility PT Hiemstra Optical Beltone If you need more information or have questions about helping, please contact us at 269-491-8277 or email plainwellchristmas@yahoo.com.

Mark you calendars to come help on Dec. 15th at Plainwell High School anytime after 2:30pm

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Dale A. OISTEN

AGE 69 – OTSEGO, MI

William L. AKRIGHT AGE 83 – OTSEGO, MI

William went to be with his Lord Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. William was born January 6, 1934 in Kendall, the son of the late Lloyd and Maude Akright. William had many jobs through this life with the most recent being driving for Allegan County Community Mental Health. He was a faithful member of the Church of God. William loved his Lord, church and especially his family. Surviving is his wife of 66 years, Barbara; 3 children, Dixie Lea (Luis) Rivera, Diana Lynne Reed, William "Billy" Daniel (Diane) Akright; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 13 great-greatgrandchildren; 2 sisters, Louella (Mort) Westcott and Susan (Gary) Pelfresne. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Betty Lingle and Marilyn Akright. Services were held at Allegan First Church of God, Pastor Steve Starks officiating. Interment followed in Kendall Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Allegan or South Haven First Church of God or Wings of Hope Hospice, Allegan.

Arrangements entrusted to the Gobles Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com.

Dale passed a w a y Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born July 13, 1948 in Allegan the son of Clayton and Marion (Esseltine) Oisten. After high school Dale joined the Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam. He then went on to serve in the Army National Guard. Dale had worked as a press operator at Haworth for 18 years until he medically retired in 1994. Dale enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was thought of as grandfather to all. He enjoyed giving them tractor rides and playing cards. In his spare time he liked doing yard work, fishing, and hunting and was active in his church. Dale was a life member of VFW Post 3030 and American Legion Post 84. On June 22, 1983 in Douglas he married Candy who survives. Also surviving are his children, Sheldon (Sarah) Lambert of Ohio, Tracy Counterman of Bay City, Jodi (Rob) Stille of Holland, Dale Oisten Jr. of West Olive and Michelle (Sean) Evans of Allegan; 17 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and siblings, Grace (Jim) Richardson and Peggy (John) Kraak. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Tim Counterman and by his sister, Judy Massie. Friends may visit with Dale’s family from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M., Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 20, 2017 with Pastor Austin Kreutz officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta.

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

AGE 68 – PLAINWELL, MI John passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home in Plainwell. He was born April 3, 1949 in Dyersburg, TN the son of Alton and Faye (Carson) Flatt. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked for Parker Hannifin for many years until he retired in 2013. He had been a member of Otsego Rotary and the Lynx Golf Course. John enjoyed golf, vacationing in Jamaica, skydiving, and he was an avid history buff. He was a generous person, especially with those he loved and he was always helping friends and neighbors. On July 3, 1993 John married Nancy Elaine Moyer who survives.

Other survivors include his son, Brandon Shane (Jill) Flatt; daughter, Casey Linda (Ross) Hakamaki; step-son, William Corey Ames; granddaughters, Amara, Brenna and Chloe’ Flatt; his father, Alton (Peggy) Flatt; siblings, John Wyninegar, Kirk Wyninegar, Rita Sanders, Patti (Frank) Sachenbacher, David Wyninegar and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Wyninegar; brother, Richard Wyninegar; his mother-in-law and father-inlaw, Carl and Jeanette Moyer; brother-inlaw, Joe Moyer. Private family graveside services will be held at Mt. Home Cemetery in Otsego. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at John’s second home, the Lynx Golf Course, Otsego at 4pm with Pastor Howie Ohman officiating. There will be a time of visiting and celebration to follow until 8pm. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of John may be made to Alternatives of Kalamazoo, St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission.

Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Share Christmas This Season! We need business, individuals & groups to sponsor an Otsego family for Christmas. Donations also accepted; email otsegochristmas@gmail.com Show Off Your Artistic Talent! Otsego’s benches & bins can be your canvas for creativity. Email jsaukas@cityofotsego.org or call (269)692-2336 for details.

Patricia J. “Pat” VICKERY AGE 60 – GOBLES, MI

Patricia passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.

She was born November 30, 1956 in Allegan the daughter of Donald “Keith” and Margaret (Burt) Rambadt. Pat had worked at Pemco and P&G Insurance in Kalamazoo before starting a daycare in her home. She had also worked at Perrigo for 25 years until 2015. Pat loved her cats, cooking and following MSU Spartan football. On May 24, 2008 she married Mark Vickery who survives. Also surviving are her children, Stacy (Rob) Nieto of Kalamazoo and Erin Schrepper of Otsego; grandchildren, Annabella, Cruz and Lucy along with a set of twins on the way; siblings, Don (Anita) Rambadt, Cheryl (Garret) Tuinstra and Diane (Ron) Katje and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M., Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego Contributions in memory of Pat may be made to Sylvia’s Place in Allegan.

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

Mary Beth VERKOW AGE 68 – OTSEGO, MI

Mary Beth Verkow passed away peacefully on November 8, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Plainwell, Michigan on January 24, 1949 to the late Bethal Orr and Briene C. Verkow. At a young age she contracted scarlet fever and due to a prolonged high temperature became developmentally disabled. She was a huge NASCAR fan; her favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. She loved taking care of her cat “Missy,” and her brother’s dog, “Brandi.” She was a loving and caring sister and friend, and was always willing to help. There wasn’t a person that met her that didn’t love her. She grew up in Plainwell and later moved to Lansing with her brothers Terry and Kim. In her later years she had lived with her mother, Betty.

She then lived with her brother, Terry. She is survived by her brothers, Terry (Micheledeceased) Herington and Kim (Debbie) Herington and step-brothers and sisters, Don (Katie) Verkow, Marcia (Joe) Holdeman, Tina Richardson, Debbie (Jay) Wolf, and Rick (Amy) Verkow; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPC or the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home.

Arrangements by Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Messages of condolence may be posted at www.joldersma-klein.com

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COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 18, 2017...Phone 694-9431

Restaurant 692-6118

Breakfast served all day! Great Salad Bar! SERVING GREAT FOOD ...Just how you like it!

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available for 580 credit score or higher. Call 517-575-3695 Traveling For Thanksgiving? Friends coming in for Thanksgiving? We’re open everyday Amish Built mini cabins or storage sheds next week except Thursday. We do it all! Litdelivered to your site anywhere in Michigan. tle Pines, downtown Otsego, (269)692-3233 Starting under $1000. mynextbarn.com 989-832-1866 Pioneer Pole Buildings. Free estimates licensed and insured. 2x6 trusses. 45 year warranty galvalume steel- 19 colors. Since 1976 #1 in Michigan. Call today Residential - Light Commercial 1-800-292-0679

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Schanz Supply (269)692-2897, Otsego.

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