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COMMUNITY

November 7, 2026

Reaching over 10,000 homes in Otsego, Plainwell, Martin, Cooper and Alamo areas since 1945

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Monday-Tuesday 12pm-5pm, Wednesday-Thursday 8am-5pm; Friday 8am-12:30pm

email: info@communityshoppersguide.net

Phone (269) 694-9431

117 N. Farmer - P.O. Box 168 - Otsego, MI 49078

Fax (269) 694-9145

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Low Miles

49k

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19,995*

2025 Mazda CX-30 S

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21,495*

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33,054*

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18,995*

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30k

2025 Hyundai Sonata SEL

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18,995*

2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L

Lunar Silver, gray leather, power sliding doors, moonroof, 3rd row seating. Stock #P7401 Only

Diesel

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29,995*

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17,995*

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Low Miles

Diesel

2017 GMC Canyon 4WD

70k

2020 Chevy Sonic Premier

4 dr., Turbo, heated seats & steering wheel, remote start, rear camera. Stock #P7362A Only

7,495*

2020 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 Unlimited Rubicon, leather, 3.6L, 8 speed automatic. Stock #P7434

Only

27,495*

- SERVICE HOURS -

1208 M-89 West • Plainwell, MI

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

www.AUTOWESTPLAINWELL.com

Monday & Wednesday 9:00am-8:00pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

269-685-9197

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7454 N 6th St., Kalamazoo • (269) 342-0808 Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 4pm-10pm, Sunday 4pm-9pm. Closed Monday

LT. COL EDD ALLARD

Join us as we support our dear friend by filling the restaurant with good food and plenty of love!

FUNDRAISER

NOVEMBER SPECIAL!

Friday November 6 and Saturday November 7

TANNING TUESDAYS

Tan on Tuesday...Tan on Thursday for FREE! (Must purchase tanning session on Tuesday to tan on Thursday for free)

5:00PM-7:00PM

Support Edd in his fight against PLS. Primary Lateral Sclerosis, or PLS, is a progressive neurological condition. It affects movement and has left Lt. Col Allard wheelchair bound.

$25 per person

140 W. Allegan St. (M-89) , Otsego

694-1484

Riblets, Fish, Alfredo, Salad, and Brownie Dessert

Open Monday-Saturday Miscellaneous Amish-Built Mini-Cabins starting at $5,295. Made in Michigan! Custom sizes and colors. We deliver statewide. Call 989-832-1866. MyNextBarn.com.

Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress. Made in U.S.A, in plastic, with warranty. Retail Cost $3,995.00 sacrifice for $875.00 Call for showing or delivery: 989-923-1278 or DanDanTheMattressMan.com.

Metal Roofing Regular And shingle style, Half off special colors! Lifetime hail asphalt shingles. Vinyl siding. Licensed and insured builders for 40 years. Amish crew. 888-530-1219.

Lake Doster Storage has 10x24 indoor Household/Appliances Amish-Built Storage Sheds starting at units available. Please call 269-685-3327 $2,500. Custom sizes & colors. We deliver Budget Appliance Service. Prompt, Profes- for more information. anywhere in Michigan! MyNextBarn.com Call sional and Affordable Service. Call us to989-832-1866. day for your appliance repair needs. Jeffrey B. Hoyt, Builder, (269)760-0035. All (269)685-8902. Ted LaFountain, Owner. your building needs, no job too big or small. Licensed/insured. Senior discount.

Special Christmas Gift

Snow Removal Commercial and residential, gutter cleaning, leaf and yard cleanup, garden winterization, retaining walls, rental and hoarder clean outs and construction. ennservices49080@yahoo.com (269)680-1550 ask for Eric

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

ALLEGAN ST

Monty’s Tree Service: Licensed/insured. Free estimates (269)204-8207 Roofing: Licensed Builder Farmer Construction. Free estimates, call 269-420-9748. Hoefler Text Font

Lawnmower Tires to Farm Tractor Tires ....and EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN!

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OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE!

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Homemade BREAD Available by the Loaf!

Clippers Cafe

1566 10th Street, Martin

269-672-4556 BREAKFAST

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Islander Burger

Pumpkin Pecan For Lunch

PANCAKES For Breakfast While they last!

LUNCH

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NEW & USED

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Monday - Friday 6:30am-11am, Saturday-Sunday 6:30am-2pm

COMPETITIVE PRICING

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Home Improvement

NO NEED FOR AN APPOINTMENT...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

269-217-3137

Direct Care Staff Wanted: $15.90 start out. Full or part-time wanted. 2nd or 3rd shift. We will train. (269)271-7462

MARTIN

Sales • Repair • Estates • Gold Buyer

Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. 10am-1pm, Closed Sun. & Mon.

Wanted

Fall leaf clean-up, full yard clean-up, roadside/curbside leaf pick-up/removal. Owner Brandon Randall. Licensed & insured. (269)366-9348

The Finest!

124 N. Main Street • Downtown Plainwell (269) 685-5274

SAME DAY WALK-INS EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES

Lawn & Garden

Tree Removal, Trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured. Over 30 years experience in tree work, very reliable and reasonable. Free estimates. Also, firewood for sale! RC Tree Service, owned and operated by Carl Sparks (269)377-0284 or (269)568-7231 Randy. www.rctreeservice.com

Hart’s Jewelry

MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED!

OAKS CROSSING

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NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

WATER SOFTENER SALES AND SERVICE

Reverse Osmosis Systems Removal Systems •Iron & Smell •Salt and Delivery RENTALS AVAILABLE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR

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BOB’S Hardware

125 W. ALLEGAN ST., OTSEGO • (269) 694-4855 ---- OPEN 7 DAYS ----

Monday - Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 10am-3pm

MO DIRT ALAWORKS

Serving Otsego & Surrounding Areas

...AND MORE!

(269) 615-8800

352 12th Street - PLAINWELL

Landscaping & Excavating

Porches • Patios Driveways & more! All Concrete... No job too big or too small!

Senior Discounts

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Great community with resident activities!

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Licensed & Insured

• Landscaping • Light Excavating • Gravel Driveways • Installation/Repair • Lawn Care • Snow Removal

West Michigan Chiropractic Health Center

Standard Concrete

- SINCE 1952 -

Everything Dirt

Dr. Eric Russell

Need it? Rent It Here!

www.trueValue.com/bobs

269-217-5410

Provider for BCBS, United, HPM, PPOM, Mail Handlers, AETNA

269-685-3660

• Leaf Blowers • 16” Pole Saw • Brush Cutter • Live Traps • Power Rake • Chimney Brushes • Aerator ...and much more!

Give us a call

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• Chainsaws • Log Splitter • Stump Grinder • 45’ Lift

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DELIVERY AVAILABLE

New Patients

YOUR LOCAL OUTFITTER for Emergency Vehicle Warning Lights & Sound!

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• SITE WORK • DRIVEWAYS • YARD LEVELING • LAND CLEARING • DEMOLITION • NEW BASEMENTS • DRAINFIELD REPAIRS • SEPTIC SYSTEMS

CALL FOR PRICES

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HITCHES • BEDLINERS • STEP BARS BED COVERS • GRILLE GUARDS

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OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE!

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COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078... November 7, 2026..Phone 694-9431

VETERANS DAY

NOVEMBER 11

Silver Star Award as a B.A.R. Gunner in the mountains of Italy

Army PFC Grant Mack Bennett WWII 1943 - 1945

Army Sgt. USAR Ronald M. Bennett Vietnam 1966 - 1968

Marine Lance Corporal Conrad H. Miller Jr. Vietnam 1966 - 1967

Navy John "Jack" Douglas Horner

Army E-5 Ed Howrigon Vietnam

Air Force - S.Sgt. Tim Andrus 1979 -1985

1966-1968

1945 - 1946

Army Sgt. SP-4 Gordon Carlton Reichelt Anti-Aircraft Artillery Missouri, Texas, Michigan 1955 - 1961

Army Specialist 5th Cl. Army SPC-4 Andy Thomas Kawakami Steven Lee Morrell Vietnam Desert Storm

Army Sgt. Robert Leo Morrell WWII

Air Force Staff Sgt. Ronald Allen Morrell

1986 - 1992

1971 - 1973

1941 - 1945

Aircraft Tech Crew Chief of KC 135 Vietnam 1968 - 1976

Marine Corps E5 Army Thomas Charles Richmond Houston Goodnight 1st Gulf War - Desert Storm Vietnam & Okinawa WWI 1969-1975

Army Henry Jungnitsch WWI

Navy Seaman 2nd Class Tom Caldwell WWI

1982 - 2002

Army Austin Goodnight WWI

Army/Airforce Cpl E-4 Charles M. Caldwell WWII, Korea, Japan

1914 - 1918

Navy Seamen 1st Class Dan Dove Vietnam - Chu Lai

Coast Guard E4 Petty Officer 3rd Class Stuart D. Peet

Air Force SR Airman Leonard E. Curtiss N. Africa

Army/Air Force Corporal Fred Westfield I Gunnery Instructor

Army MP Spec 4 Craig H. Sisson Miesau, Germany

Navy 3 Fireman E3 Wayne A. VanStelle Vietnam

Navy Electrician 3rd Class Navy Seamen 1st Class James Wilson Barker Dan Dove Vietnam Vietnam - Chu Lai 1965 - 1967

1968 - 1970

Air Force S/Sgt. David J. Delemme 28th Bomb Wing Vietnam 1966 -1972

Air Force Major David Lee Oetman

1968 - 1969

Vietnam 1974 -1979

Army Private Brandon Courtney Currently serving

Navy Robert Brown USS Woodcock 1944 - 1946

Army PVT Carl F. Root WWII 1942 - 1944

Army SP4, E4 Corporal Russell (Red) Root Vietnam 1966-1967 Died in Combat

1961-1962

Navy 1st Class Seaman Richard Handy WWII 1942 - 1946

Army PFC Henry L. Root WWI 1911 - 1918

1914 - 1918

1942 - 1945

Army Specialist 4 William Nick Cool Vietnam

1918 - 1921

1914 - 1918

1963 - 1967

1966 - 1968

First Sergeant Albert E. Anthony

Marine USS Hornet CV-12 Kenneth Joseph Petkus, Sr. 2 tours - Vietnam, Iraq

1965 - 1967

1966 - 1996

1956 - 1957

Army Corporal Leo Raymond Root Korea

Army PFC Russell L. Root WWII

Army SPC 4th Class, E4 David Franklin Root Germany

1929-1950 Died in Combat

1944 - 1946

Thank You Veteran Soldiers of Yesterday & Today!

1963 - 1966

1946 - 1952

Army Sgt. Jay Miller Vietnam 1964 - 1970

Army Specialist E-4 Chad Philip Areaux 1995 - 1998

Army Sgt E5 Raymond Root Vietnam 1967 - 1969

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078... November 7, 2026...Phone 694-9431

VETERANS DAY

National Guard Pvt Merle Dalrymple Ft. Polk, Louisiana

NOVEMBER 11

Army/Airforce SSG E-6 Oscar H. Dalrymple WWII

Army SPC 4 David N. Dalrymple Vietnam Stateside

Army SPC 4 Roger A. Dalrymple Vietnam, Panama

1965 - 1967

1968 - 1970

Marine Corps E5 Phillip Dalrymple Vietnam (2 Tours)

Navy RM3 David Lee Dalrymple

Air Force E7 Master Sgt. Freligh Dalrymple, Jr.

1969 - 1973

Korea, Afghanistan, Alaska 1979-2000

Army Jon Wason Kabul, Afghanistan

Army Specialist 5 Dale W. Pinkley

1971 - 1982

1941 - 1945

1958 - 1969

1969 - 1971

Marine Corps Cpl E-4 Ronald A. Miller Vietnam

Army SPC 4 George N. Dalrymple Vietnam

Army S5 Arcom Bronze Star Gordon E. Dalrymple Vietnam

Air Force E5 Sgt. Judy Dalrymple Texan

Navy CTM 2 Daniel Barnhart Vietnam

Army National Guard Kenlem Glenn Digby

Air Force Kenlem Mark Digby

1957 - 1959

1981 - 1982

1976-1981

1961 - 1965

Army Co. 1 26 Inf. Fay E. Rouse WWI KIA

Cpl. TRPL 16 Cavalry Clair E. Rouse WWI

Army Fay Rouse WWII

Army Richard Rouse WWII

1918

1958 - 1962

2009 - 2013

Army E5 David E. Dalrymple Battle Creek, MI 1993 - 1998

1965 - 1967

1968 - 1970

★★★★★ Navy Marlin L. Digby 1960 - 1962

★★★★★ Air Force Reserves Lynn G. Digby 1965 - 1971

Army Army Tech Sergeant Army PFC 36th Engineers Lewis William Healey Robert Dean Healey Leonard L. Healey WWII WWI WWII 1942 - 1945

1943 - 1946

★★★★★

Air Force Private Kenneth L. Anderson

Army Sergeant Kent Planck Iraq

Marine Gunnery Sergeant Paul T. Anderson 1976 - 1998

2006 - 2015

Army Virgil Healey WWII

Coast Guard MK2 Ashlyne Healey Currently Serving

Navy BT3 John Wesley Buchin, Jr. Japan - USS Jason

★★★★★ Navy Larry G. Digby

2020 - Present

1973 - 1978

★★★★★

Army Tech Sergeant Joseph Delemme WWII

Navy EMZ/C V6 Edward Leon Levett WWII

Navy Botson 2nd Class Carl Levett, Jr. WWII

Navy Dale Barnheart

1941 - 1945

1943 - 1945

1942 - 1945

1962 - 1964

1966 - 1968

- BROUGHT TO YOU BY THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES & YOU! ...THANKS FOR YOUR DONATIONS Boniface Heating and A/C 961 124th Ave., Shelbyville (269)672-7914

HQ Flooring

599 E. Allegan, Otsego (269)692-3167

Pro Automotive, llc.

1211-A W. M-89, Plainwell (269)685-5700

Harrington's Auto

1437 E. M-89, Otsego (269)694-9879

Judy’s Restaurant

120 W. Allegan St., Otsego (269)692-6118

Vlietstra Fertilizing Services Steve & Amy Vlietstra (269)349-8402

Winkel Funeral Home

207 E. Allegan St., Otsego (269)692-2721

MNS Lawncare Services Otsego (269)330-7720

Hart’s Jewelry

Jiffy Print

Plainwell Auto Supply

Jim Koestner

124 N. Main Street, Plainwell (269)685-5274

381 W. Allegan St., Otsego (269)692-3134

155 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5817

218 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-6854

Michael Kimble CPA

Finish Line Excavating

Joe’s at Long Lake Power Equipment

Alamo Auto Accessories

211 E. Bannister St., Suite A-11 TRESTLE BRIDGE BLDG.,

Plainwell (269)685-1256

Clippers Cafe

1566 10th St., Martin (269)672-4556

Salvino's Ristorante

Otsego (269)501-2659

Plainwell Ace Hardware

7010 S. M-43 Hwy., Delton (269)623-2516

135 N. Anderson St., Plainwell (269)225-1061 105 S. Phelps St., Decatur (269)423-8818

103 W. Allegan St., Otsego (269)265-3411

Midway Chevrolet

Doster Country Store

Harvest & Home

1290 M-89, Plainwell (269)685-4800 700 W. Superior St., Wayland (269)792-8000

381 12th St., Plainwell (269)685-6871

10 106th Ave., Plainwell (269)664-4468

SevenEast Hair Salon Downtown Otsego (269)694-1484

AutoWest

1208 M-89, Plainwell (269)685-9197

H&H Auto Body

745 N. Main St., Plainwelll (269)685-5832

B&C Trophy

Plumbing, Drain Clearing and Dirt Works

MRP

Edward Jones - David Rowe

544 E. Morrell, Otsego (269)694-4261

Community Shoppers Guide 117 N. Farmer St., Otsego (269)694-9431

Kalamazoo Area (269)217-5410

Edward Jones - Marissa Lopez 113 E. Allegan St., Otsego (269)692-2280

113 E. Allegan St., Otsego (269)692-5022

Fly Inn Restaurant

626 N. 10th St., Plainwell (269)685-1554

Thank You Veteran Soldiers of Yesterday & Today!

6100 W. D Ave., Kalamazoo (269)443-2012

Edward Jones - Ginger Titus 117 E. Allegan St., Otsego (269)694-1548

Lynx Golf Course

900 Lincoln Rd., Otsego (269)694-1313

Country House Furniture 212 Trowbridge St., Allegan (269)686-1155 08337 M-140, South Haven (269)637-6135

Otsego Public Schools 400 Sherwood, Otsego (269)694-7400

Preferred Plumbing & Heating 7760 N. 6th St., Kalamazoo (269)903-2891

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 7, 2026...Phone 694-9431

Thank You

Need a New Engine? See the Pros ...Pro Auto! We Install New & Used

Dr. Greg Hassel

PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY:

...for OVER 40 Years of taking great care of all the fur-babies!

ENGINES and TRANSMISSIONS New: 3 yr/100,000 mile Used: 2 yr/24,000 mile

IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR WORKING WITH YOU!

On most vehicles. See owners for details.

TUNE-UPS • SHOCKS • STRUTS SUSPENSION • AXLES • MUFFLERS EXHAUST • ALTERNATORS • STARTERS BATTERIES • FAN BELTS • RADIATORS

...and more!

FREE Shuttle Service

PRO

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201 E. Bridge Street, Plainwell (269)685-5484

(269) 685-5700

10%

Veteran & Senior Discount*

LLC.

Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm, Friday 7am-4pm

www.proautomotiveplainwell.com

Est. 2009

Happy Retirement Dr. Greg Hassel

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, Closed Sunday

We are still locally-owned and operated ....with the same great staff!

Quality Clock Repair. House calls on Grand- Concrete Construction: Basement floors, father clocks, free pickup & delivery of all patios, driveways, sidewalks. Residential. CALL THE EXPERTS Free estimates. Call (269)377-3950 Office Furniture For Sale! 2 podiums with others. Call Andrew Dirkse (616)990-8885. angled top (3’6”x4’8”x2’ and 3x4’8”x2”) $100 each. CD rack $5. Angled top shelving Drywall/Repair Work: Big and small jobs. Got Leaves? Fast, reliable clean up! Call unit (4’8” x6’x2’) $200. Open back cabinet Fully insured. 40 years experience. Call Tom (269)303-0796 (2’5”x4’4”x2’4”) $15. Call (269)694-9431 745 N. Main St., Plainwell Teunessen (616)218-2877 (269) 685-5832 Lake Doster Storage has 10x24 indoor units available. Please call 269-685-3327 Services YOUR COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONALS Attn: Snowbirds! Need your RV, boat, or for more information. Quality & Professional Auto Body Repairs! Concrete Flatwork: For all your concrete car driven, towed or pulled to Florida? Call flatwork needs! Pole barn, floors, driveways, 269-870-4861 We Guarantee All Insurance Work! driveway replacement, sidewalks, patios. FREE ESTIMATES Bobcat services available. (269)509-2153 Rogers Plumbing, Heating & A/C Service, YEARS! MON.-THURS. BY APPOINTMENT Inc. Call the company that’s local & experi(NO FRIDAY ESTIMATES) enced. Serving this area since 1966, licensed Standing Timber Wanted: Walnut, Oak, and insured. 269-694-4673, 269-217-5454 Open Mon.-Thurs. 8am-5pm; Closed 12-1pm. Closed Fri. Maple. Highest prices paid. Payment in advance 269-998-1839. OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF IS READY TO SERVE YOU! Scott Keyzer Roofing: Call Scott for all your • STATE LICENSED & CERTIFIED MECHANICS • roofing, gutter, screen installation and repair Locally owned & operated for 29 years! Tree Removal, Trimming & stump grinding. needs. Free estimates (269)929-3149 Fully insured. Over 30 years experience in Classified Deadline: Thursdays 3:30pm tree work, very reliable and reasonable. Free Powerwashing, Replacement Windows, Display Ad Deadline: Wednesday 5:00pm estimates. Also, firewood for sale! RC Tree doors, and roofing. Call Farmer Construction. Service, owned and operated by Carl Sparks Local Builder. Check us out on Facebook 7:30pm - No Cost! Snow Removal Commercial and residen- (269)377-0284 or (269)568-7231 Randy. 269-420-9748. tial, gutter cleaning, leaf and yard cleanup, www.rctreeservice.com 7:00pm - No Cost! garden winterization, retaining walls, Swegles Handyman Service: All aspects of rental and hoarder clean outs and construction. ennservices49080@yahoo.com Monty’s Tree Service: Licensed/insured. home improvement. Small jobs up to reGet 1 free kid’s meal (12 & under) with purchase models. 269-374-0185 Insured, quality Free estimates (269)204-8207 (269)680-1550 ask for Eric of 1 adult meal. Dine-in only. Add-ons extra. work.

Items For Sale

YOU CHOOSE THE REPAIR SHOP...Not Your Insurance Company!

Weekly Events

Great Food

Monday - Trivia Night

Tuesday - Music Bingo

Wednesday - Kids Eat Free Thursday - Karaoke Night

When it comes to Business, the

EXPERIENCE MATTERS.

Call Angela Shannon today! (269) 381-2311 ashanno@fbinsmi.com 6221 W. Main St., Kalamazoo

FALL SAVINGS

All-Weather Steel Beam Wiper Blade 22”

Marine & RV Anti-Freeze

Bosch Clear Advantage BSH 22CA

8:00pm - No Cost!

Budget Appliance Service. Prompt, Professional and Affordable Service. Call us today for your appliance repair needs. (269)685-8902. Ted LaFountain, Owner.

SATURDAY LIVE BANDS

Nature’s Outdoor Services is now taking bids for leaf removal and snow/ice removal. Call or text (269)615-8800

Jeremy Allison

8pm-11pm - No cover

NOVEMBER 7

Nov. 14 -Andy Paul Nov. 21 - HIGHDEAS

Martin Transmission- Not just transmissions. We offer full service auto repair. Locally owned & operated for over 20 years. Free quotes. 565 Lincoln Rd. (M-89), Otsego. (269)694-5500. Tree & Brush Clearing, yard clean-up. Fallen tree and stump removal, tree cutting. Reliable and insured. Call Scott (269)929-3149

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155 N. MAIN STREET • PLAINWELL

685-5817

OPEN DAILY: 8:00am to 6:00pm; Sat. 8:00am to 1:00pm

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www.harringtonauto.com Online November Consignment Auction. Over 780 lots! Tractors, dozer, combine, farm implements, golf cart, motor bikes, tools, tires, collectibles, antiques and much more. Watch for updates, bid at NarhiAuctions.com. Call 810-266-6474.

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Acculevel. Your Foundation Repair and basement waterproofing experts. Whether basement, crawl space or concrete slab we’ll Davals Used Furniture & Antiques. 6 buildguide you on the right path to a healthy ings with 15,000 Sq. Ft. of quality furniture, home. Act now! Up to $600 off. Restrictions antiques and collectibles. Save time and apply. Call for a free consultation. money. Shop Davals for the best selection, 1-844-700-4986 best quality, best price. You have to see it to believe it. We are truly a destination place and worth the drive. We buy estates. Laya- Affordable TV & Internet. If you are overway terms available. Visa/Mastercard/Dis- paying for your service, call now for a free cover accepted. 2 miles west of Hastings at quote and see how much you can 2084 W. M-43 Hwy near Bob’s Gun & Tackle. save! 1-877-215-9321 Hours: Sun. 12-5pm; Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm. (269)948-2463. Appliance Repair: Prompt, local service available for appliance repair. Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven and all Auctions major appliances. Certified, Insured techs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call to schedule Three Auctions Open For Bidding @ your appointment now! 1-877-489-0116 JohnPeckAuctions.com. Eaton Rapids, Gladwin, Rose City. Excavator, screen plant, tractors, UTV, zero turns, farm equipment. Many Dental Insurance From Physicians Mutual contractor tools. Bid Anywhere anytime Insurance Company. Coverage for 400 plus JohnPeckAuctions.com. Need an auction? procedures. Real dental insurance - not We conduct auctions all year long. Call John just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your free Dental Information Kit 989-345-4866. with all the details! 1-877-676-8989 Online Auction: Machinist Tools, Equip- www.dental50plus.com/MIpapers #6258 ment, 40' Shipping Container, Yanmar Excavator, Skid Steer, Golf Cart, Carports, Land- Donate Your Vehicle to Charity! Support Honor Attachments, Gages, Calipers, more! veterans, breast cancer programs, more! You SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC.com Bid on choose the charity! Receive maximum value this, other auctions. Call 1-800-835-0495 tax write-off. All Conditions - Running or not! ext. 2. Free pickup. 1-877-318-1290

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Lake Doster Storage is auctioning the contents of Unit #54 belonging to M.Kelllerman on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 1:00pm. Contents may be viewed from the door beginning at 12:30pm. Cash payments only and contents must be removed by the end of the day. Auction may be cancelled without notice if tenant pays amount owed in full. Call 269-685-3327 for information.

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Sunday, November 8th • 1-3 pm 775 2nd Street, Plainwell Nearly 8 acres! Situated in Plainwell schools, this beautifully updated, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, with 2 fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, large windows with views of woods and pond, offers 2,120 square feet of finished living space, 2 stall finished heated garage. The generous lot provides substantial privacy and outdoor potential for the new owner. 24x36 pole barn with woodstove, for additional storage and workspace. Pond with fountain adds ambiance while enjoying the deck area. Walkout with patio. This home offers a beautiful, relaxing setting along with space to expand. $479,900. Ask for Arlene or Raylene.

JUST LISTED! This delightful 3 bedroom ranch style home in Allegan has much to offer from its gleaming hardwood floors to the 3 season porch! Offering a very spacious living room with gas fireplace, & a step saver kitchen with dinette plus a dining room that could easily be a 4th bedroom if needed. Accessibility features include a renovated bath with low threshold shower featuring grab bars, and low rise steps in the garage. Full unfinished basement ready for your finishing ideas! Concrete drive to 1 car detached garage. Within walking distance to Allegan Elementary school, Junior High & High School. All appliances included at a reasonably priced $269,500. Call Wendy or RayLene.

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OUR AGENTS LIVE AND WORK HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY. We’ve been providing local real estate expertise for our area since 1972!

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Mobile Homes Wanted. Shorter homes are needed. We take down and move. Please call Dave Walker @ (269)365-8310 Wolf Lake Home Sales, LLC

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

Beautiful Pre-Owned Home For Sale: 2022 Clayton Home, 960 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA located in a great community with lots of amenities $62,499. Call Carmen at 269.349.5350 to schedule a time to stop in.

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Propane Tank Filling: All sizes including RVs. Ace Hardware, downtown Plainwell. 135 N. Anderson. (269)225-1061 Quality Built Pole Buildings. Built year round! All sizes, options available! Financing Available! C.L. Kruithoff Building Company, Lic./Insured. Call (269)217-3850 www.pole-barns.com

We Buy Houses! Cash for your home, any Dan's Tree Service: Free estimates. Senior condition. Call Brad Boone (269)207-5691 discount. Fully insured. (269)664–5455 or Matt (269)569-1031 www.danstreeinc.com Miscellaneous Veteran-owned Amish Log Headboard and Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $375. Call anytime, 989-923-1278. DanDanTheMattressMan.com

Firewood: Mixed Hardwood, $185/full cord. (269)762-2786

269 Exteriors: Now Booking for siding, gutters, drywall and decks. Licensed/insured. Free estimates. (269)806-0690 Snow Removal Commercial and residential, gutter cleaning, leaf and yard cleanup, garden winterization, retaining walls, rental and hoarder clean outs and construction. ennservices49080@yahoo.com (269)680-1550 ask for Eric

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Veterans Day Observance in Plainwell

Wednesday, November 11, 11am Greater Plainwell Veterans Memorial Sherwood Park, Plainwell

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MISSION FESTIVAL SATURDAY,NOV. 14TH 9:00am - 1:00pm

Bazaar & Bake Shoppe Only

Bazaar & Bake Shoppe

Beautiful homemade Christmas items and gift baskets. Assorted homemade breads, cookies, jellies and other sweet treats.

Nuts & Candies Available by the Youth All proceeds benefit Mission Ministries.

Otsego United

Methodist Church

(269) 694-2939 223 E. Allegan St. (M-89), Otsego

Fish Fry, Otsego V.F.W. Post 3030 Friday, Nov. 13 - 5:00-7:00pm Public Welcome

Jordyn N. BIGHAM

AGE 15 - KALAMAZOO, MI Jordyn Nevada Bigham 15 of Oshtemo passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2026. Jordyn was a beautiful, funny, loving young lady. She loved her mom and her sister - they were like best friends; she loved her “dad” (Mikey) and she was proud of being a big sister to her little brother, Zayne. Jordyn loved sunbathing, traveling, and babysitting. She had a special way with kids. She loved her cousins; she was an awesome proud aunt. She loved her entire family. She sure loved her friends and hanging out with them. Jordyn loved make up and so much more. She wanted to attend college in Florida as she wanted to be an Anesthesiologist. Jordyn loved life and would want to be remembered for the amazing, funny, smart, beautiful, loving, ambitious young lady that she was. Jordyn is survived by her mother, Katherine Norris and her dad Michael Salinas of Oshtemo; her brother, Dominic Salinas of Portage, her older sister, Nazarayl Salinas of Sturgis; her older sister, Jadisson (Jada) Bigham and her younger brother, Zayne Salinas of Oshtemo; grandparents, Martin and Christina Norris of Delton, grandmother, Lynette Bigham of Oshtemo, grandfather, Bryon (Patty) Swynenberg of Three Rivers and grandparents, Denise and Marcus Blair of Oshtemo along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. Jordyn was preceded in death by her father, Bryan Bigham. Jordyn’s life was filled with love, laughter, dreams, and deep family bonds. She will remain in our hearts forever. Friends may visit with Jordyn’s family from 1-4PM, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego, with a time of sharing starting at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jordyn may be directed to a GoFundMe in her name or to the Michigan School of the Deaf. Arrangements by

Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego

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

The public is encouraged to attend!

OTSEGO CITY

2026 LEAF PICK-UP NOTICE FINAL ROUND - NOV. 16 - NOV. 19 **Farmer & Allegan St. (M-89) - Nov. 19 **PLEASE NOTE THAT RANDOM PICKUPS MAY OCCUR BEFORE AND BETWEEN SCHEDULED PICKUPS. Watch for additional announcements on the City’s Website, in the “Shoppers Guide”, and Facebook. The City’s policy is to canvass all streets at least twice during the two week pick-up period (Nov. 2Nov. 19). If the leaves are not in the street they will not be picked up. REMEMBER: With the exception of Allegan Street & Farmer Street, all leaves are to be raked into the street next to the curb. FINAL ROUND OF PICK-UP WILL BE FOLLOWED BY THE STREET SWEEPER. Once the Street Sweeper has passed pick-up is complete. Please do not place anything except leaves in the street. The City places these leaves on a compost pile and therefore, branches, twigs and other yard waste must not be included. Brush and other yard waste may be taken to the City’s Transfer Station free of charge. It is the City’s policy to canvass the City two times. If leaves are placed in the street after completion of the canvassing, they will not be removed. It is the resident’s responsibility to dispose of the leaves at the Transfer Station.

CITY OF OTSEGO Marlene “Molly” Dorothy MENTZER AGE 90 - COOPER, MI

Obituaries

Sponsored by Plainwell Memorial Post 9377, VFW along with Francis E. Sanders Post 84, American Legion.

During the Great Depression, Lewis Maue Cleveland and Dorothy Isabelle Fenner were married on December 27th, 1934, and had their first of three children which was a beautiful baby girl whose name was Marlene Dorothy Cleveland, born on December 30th 1935. They resided on a small farm in Martin, Michigan where Marlene grew up with a younger sister and brother, Joyce and Donald. They all got along great with Marlene showing the way as to how to complete all the farm chores or get into mischief. They lived a simple life and enjoyed country living, learning about hard work and fun play time. Stories of going to the “Big City” of Kalamazoo to visit their Aunt Hazel (Cleveland) Saye and Aunt Bernyce Cleveland was an exciting and big deal back then! She attended Martin Methodist Church where she was still an elder member til the day she passed away. She was an excellent student while she attended Martin Rural Agricultural School where she enjoyed singing in the chorus and played the clarinet in the band. Before graduating there in 1954 she met a handsome fellow named Donald J. Mentzer and they dated and fell in love. Donald graduated in 1951 and went into the United States Navy for two years and they continued their relationship and ended up getting married on June 10th, 1955. Together, Donald and Marlene, affectionately known as "Molly," welcomed two children, Julie and Jeffrey. Julie was born in Kalamazoo and Jeffrey was born in Chicago as Donald accepted a position as a boiler operator with Jewel T there. After a year, an opportunity to become Chief Engineer at the Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac General Motors plant brought the family back to Kalamazoo. In 1969, Donald and Molly had a new family home built near Cooper, just south of Plainwell, where they would make many wonderful memories. She wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and pretty much stained every piece of trim and the interior doors while the guys worked on the plumbing and wiring stuff. She enjoyed being a stay at home mom and was an excellent cook and baker. Later in life cookies were her specialty! She was a seamstress and enjoyed sewing clothes and mending things. She excelled at many things like counted cross stitch and knitting and even found fun painting rooms and hanging wallpaper. She was a busy mom carting the kids to and from sporting events and band activities. She took great pride in watching them play or

Otsego Christmas Ministry Our mission is to demonstrate God’s Love to those in our community during the Christmas season. Assistance forms for help with Christmas gifts are available at: • Christian Neighbors • Friendship Wesleyan Church • First Congregational Church • Otsego United Methodist Church • Pathfinder North They can also be found on our Facebook page,

Forms need to be returned by

November 13th

– Donations Gladly Accepted – compete. Molly inherited her caring nature from her mother and carried that gift throughout her entire life. She had a special way of making people feel remembered and loved. She faithfully sent handwritten cards, notes, and letters in her beautiful cursive handwriting, always finding a reason to reach out to celebrate an accomplishment, offer encouragement, or simply let someone know she was thinking of them. There wasn't a day that went by that she didn't wake up and ask herself: "What can I do for someone today?" Those words were more than a question; they were a reflection of the way Molly lived her life. Her faith was deeply important to her, and her card ministry was a particularly meaningful part of that faith. She found joy in reaching out to others, offering comfort, celebrating life's milestones, and reminding people they were loved. Thoughtful, generous, and genuinely caring, Molly was one of a kind. She was also known for giving the best hugs. Above all else, Molly treasured her family. They were her greatest joy and the center of her life. Her love was woven into the countless everyday things she did for those around her, and the memories she leaves behind will continue to bring comfort and smiles to those who knew and loved her. Molly is survived by her sister, Joyce Brannock; her brother, Donald Cleveland, and his wife, Suzanne; and their children Sarah (Mike) Savage and their children Harper and Brady and Laura (Jeff) Astarabadi and their child Ava. Julie Mentzer and Jeffrey Mentzer and his wife, Judi (Curtiss) and their children Kristin Oesch (Jeffrey’s daughter) and her three sons, Cameron, Broderick, and Sullivan; Tyler Kingsbury (Judi’s son) and his wife, Kaylie (Stanbery), and their daughters, Zoey and Nora; and Lauren (Kingsbury) Carpenter (Judi’s daughter) and her husband, Samuel, and their daughter, Lucy. Molly's legacy is one of faith, family, kindness, and a lifetime of putting others first. She will be remembered not only for all that she did, but for how she made people feel: welcomed, cared for, encouraged, and loved. Her letters, notes and cards may stop arriving, but the love behind every one of them will never be forgotten. A Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Plainwell. A Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the Martin United Methodist Church; 969 E. Allegan St., Martin, MI 49070. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Martin United Methodist Church Food Pantry or Christian Neighbors. The family is being assisted by

Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society - Plainwell Messages of condolence may be posted at www.amsfuneralhomes.com

William “Bill” Martin RUSSELL AGE 79 - CHESTERTON, IN

William (Bill) Martin Russell passed away on October 11, 2026 in his home in Chesterton, Indiana. His daughter and son-in-law were with him. Bill was born November 2, 1946 in Allegan, MI and graduated from Otsego High School in 1964. He later graduated from Ferris State University. Bill married Sue Patterson in 1969. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Martin Russell, and his sister, Jannette Ellen Russell (Sweet). He is survived by his mother, Elaine Russell, and his children: Brian and Dawn Russell, Sarah and Matt Keane, and Barb and Andy Wheele, as well as his seven grandchildren. Bill enjoyed watching sports, especially if his grandkids were playing and he loved gardening. No services are planned at this time. American Legion Post #84 of Otsego, meets at 410 E. Orleans, 7pm, the 2nd Wednesday of each month. New members welcome. For info. call 269-297-0058

When you find yourself facing the loss of a loved one... we can assist in making the details you face a little easier. To place your obituary announcement on our community pages, simply ask the funeral home to send the details to the Community Shoppers Guide or call/email us yourself. Obituaries are approximately $75 and are included in our online edition. Community

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A fairly recent headline in our local newspaper read, “Dix Street students return to classroom at temporary home.” It is, of course, the story of how displaced students and teachers are now meeting at the former Pine Trails Elementary building in Allegan due to a fire in the Otsego School on September 21 which damaged parts of the building. It is the heart-warming story of how our community and surrounding communities came together to help those in need.

- Just North of D Avenue -

223 E. Allegan St. (M89), Otsego • 694-2939

All Music Night!

Country, Rock & Roll, Gospel Saturday, November 7 5:00pm

Pizza Onsite for Everyone!

TIME OF FELLOWSHIP AFTER THE CONCERT! FREEWILL OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN.

Oak Grove Bible Church 7655 Ravine Road, Kalamazoo (Across from Kalamazoo Speedway)

For details, call (269) 370-1912

Abraham was in a season of transition. Back in Genesis, God called this 75 year old to leave his familiar city of Haran and travel 400 miles to Canaan. Abraham couldn’t Google Earth the place he was going to. He never saw it. But, in faith, he went based on a promise from a God he couldn’t see but knew was real and reliable. God promised Abraham and his wife, Sarah, that they would birth a nation. The only problem was that they were barren and, well, really old. But they venture to the promised land of Canaan hoping that God will keep his promise and give them children. When they get to Canaan, they have to wait 25 more years to have children. By now, Abraham is 100 and Sarah is 90 years old. They should be going into a nursing home but instead they end up in a maternity ward! Sarah does give birth to Isaac. It’s a miracle. God keeps his promises, even if they take a while to happen. Romans 4:18 reveals Abraham’s character. It says, “against all hope, Abraham in hope believed.” He had every reason to give up on the promises of God. Again, he is 100 and Sarah 90. It would be easy for good ol’ Abe to conclude, “God has failed me. God has abandoned me. There’s no hope for me now.” Instead, Abraham kept believing. And that made all the difference. My message to you is, to borrow from an 80’s song by Journey, “don’t stop believin’.” If God calls you to it, He will see you through it. God keeps his promises, but not always when and how we think He should. What has God promised to you? Hold on to Him, knowing He is holding on to you. Romans 5:5 says, “hope does not disappoint.” But to be honest, it does seem like hope disappoints. The more I hope, the more disappointed I feel when the thing I hope for doesn’t happen. Maybe Paul is on to something though. When my hope is placed in circumstances, self, people, or organizations, I am bound to be disappointed. But when we place our hope in a God who is faithful and limitless, we are not disappointed because God has the power to do what He promises. Thanks be to God! We also have goodies and coffee, along with awesome programs for kids age 0-10, every Sunday!

See you Sunday at 10:40! ~ Pastor Lenny Luchetti

Meet...APOLLO! Furry bear Apollo is a confident, middle-aged guy who goes about things in his own quiet manner. Some describe him as aloof, which is common with Collie-type dogs, but we're happy to report he's becoming more friendly and affectionate with people over time. He walks very nicely on a leash and is house-trained. He needs humans who will respect him when he has high-value treats. Apollo looks forward to a home where his quiet loyalty is appreciated. The Details: • 6 Years Old • House-trained • Appropriate for Respectful Teenagers (13+) • No Dogs in the Home but tolerates dogs while out on a leash • No Cats ADOPT: https://tinyurl.com/alleganshelter FOSTER: Apply: https://tinyurl.com/wishbonefoster Volunteer: https:www.wishbonepetrescue.org/volunteer

In the realm of the Christian faith, earth is not our permanent home. The Bible states that we are “Pilgrims” and “Sojourners” here (I Peter 2:11, Hebrews 11:13). What does this mean? Among many things, this means … 1. Our journey begins when we allow Jesus to make a home in our hearts by faith. Jesus said it is like being born-again (John 3:3). 2. Having a heavenly mind-set (Colossians 3:2). 3. Storing up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21). 4. Serving God, not money (Matthew 6:24). We have heard it said, “You can’t take it with you” meaning there are no Brinks trucks in heaven. 5. Making the best use of our time on earth (Psalm 90:12).

7. Glorifying God in all that we say and do (I Corinthians 10:31).

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“In the words of a well-known hymn, “… Then he’ll call me some day to my home far away, where his glory forever I’ll share.” Prayer: Dear Lord, help our “meantime” to be filled with joy and hope. In Your strong name. Amen.

Holiday Market

Saturday, November 14th – 8:00am-4:00pm 120 W. MORRELL ST., OTSEGO

Christmas Market Crafts Holiday Trees & Wreaths Gift Baskets Bake Shop

Cinnamon Rolls & Coffee 8-10am, $2 Soup Luncheon 11am-1pm, by donation

Co-Hosted by:

Pathfinder North - A Global Methodist Church First Congregational Church (Held at this location) The

BIG ROCK MUSIC BARN

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Invites you to our Monthly Music Program!

Saturday, November 14th at 6:00pm

FEATURING

Check out our website: www.otsegocongregational.org - for more information about me or the First Congregational Church of Otsego!

• The Singing Crusaders • Allegan Brass Band Collective • Crossroads Band

First Congregational Church email: fccotsego@sbcglobal.net

ADOPTABLE Pet of the Week!

At a future time the students will return to their Dix Street home. Yet, like all of us, they will experience many moves during their lifetimes. According to one survey, the average American will relocate an average of eight times during their lifetime.

Seebyyou Sunday at 10:40!6.~Living Pastor Lenny to serve othersLuchetti (Matthew 20:28). Sponsored

TRANSITIONS

120 W. MORRELL ST., OTSEGO • 269-694-6085

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The term home evokes feelings of well-being, security, nurturing and growth. We use such words as childhood home, home-town, homechurch, home-school and home team. Yet none of these are permanent.

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Otsego United Methodist Church

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

“For we know … we have a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:1

Saturday, November 14 Hop 9am-3pm youethtoerese! e ROYAL ESTATES

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For details call: 269-370-1912

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