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Office Closing Sale: Saturday, Dec 6th, 11am-3pm, 128 E Bridge St , Plainwell Kyocera commercial copier/scanner, commercial shredder, 3 executive desks, secretarial desks, office chairs, file cabinets, misc furnishings All purchases must be removed by Dec 10 Cash Only

Husqvarna 12530HV 30” snowblower for sale $950 Call (269)225-1107

Maintenance/Grounds

Person N EEDED

40 hours a week with some on call Basic maintenance, good communication and problem solving skills with the ability to lift as needed

Very competitive wages & benefits

Applications may be picked up at: 720 Benhoy Avenue, Apt D Plainwell, MI 49080 M-F 8am-5pm. This inst tution

Davals Used Furniture & Antiques. 6 buildings with 15,000 Sq Ft of quality furniture, antiques and collectibles Save time and money Shop Davals for the best selection, best quality, best price You have to see it to believe it We are truly a destination place and wor th the drive We buy estates Layaway terms available Visa/Mastercard/Discover accepted 2 miles west of Hastings at 2084 W M-43 Hwy near Bob’s Gun & Tackle Hours: Sun 12-5pm; Mon -Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm (269)948-2463

Auctions

Huge Annual Online Tool Auction! Featuring Snap-on, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Craftsman and more! Welders, compressors, lifts, heavy-duty power & hand tools Questions? Call Joe at 1-800-835-0495 Bid at Bid SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC com thru 12/15/2025

Pop Culture, Vintage and MCM toys, cast-iron mechanical banks, diecast cars, Star Wars Prints, vintage collectibles & more Bid online now at BidItMi com Call Estate Auction Experts of Michigan, 313-600-5451

Winter Spor tsman Auction Bidding open 250+ fine firearms, vintage spor ting, antique & modern ammunition, militaria, tools This is a Great sale! Shipping available Bid anywhere any time @JohnPeckAuctions com Offices Gladwin & Charlotte Selling items like this? Call John Peck 989-345-4866

Wanted

Old Guitars Wanted: All Gibsons Especially Les Pauls, ES-175s/ES-355s, SG/SJ models All Gibson acoustics Fender, Mar tin, Rickenbacker, Gretsch TOP DOLL AR PAI D! Call toll free 1-866-433-8277

Place A Classified Online! Over 20,000 local people view the ad! Only $13 for 1-15 words (add $1 for each additional 5 words) www communityshoppersguide net

with over six years experience

social work field and shared a similar vision to eliminate obstacles related to patient care They have worked in a variety of systems, such as schools, healthcare, child welfare, and community mental health They s

dication management and care coordination Our hope is to positively impact rural counties as they offer services to individuals that would typically have to commute to larger

West Michigan Glass Concepts, LLC, 116 E

Allegan St , Otsego 269-694-1611 For all your glass needs, same day glass replacement! www samedaywindowrepair com

565 Lincoln Rd (M-89), Otsego (269)694-5500

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

Tree & Brush Clearing, yard clean-up Fallen tree and stump removal, tree cutting Reliable and insured Call Scott (269)929-3149

Swegles Handyman Service: Roofing, plumbing, decks, all home repairs Insured, quality work 269-243-0468

Snow & Ice Removal For Your Home. For all your roofing and gutter screen installation needs, call Scott Keyzer Roofing @ (269)929-3149

Drywall/Repair Work: Big and small jobs Fully insured 38 years experience Call Tom Teunessen (616)218-2877

Snowplowing: Budget Friendly, residential Call Dave (269)303-0796

Holiday Shopping? Check out new arrivals for Christmas at Turn It Around, downtown Otsego Our flag is out when we’re open!

Concrete Flatwork: For all your concrete flatwork needs! Pole barn, floors, driveways, driveway replacement, sidewalks, patios Bobcat services available (269)509-2153

Dan's Tree Service: Free estimates Senior discount Fully insured (269)664–5455 or Matt (269)569-1031 www danstreeinc com Veteran-owned

Miscellaneous

Let Your Favorite Business Know you saw their ad in the Shoppers Guide Shop local!

Readers: This publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you who ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised

Choose Ear thLink Fiber Internet for speeds up to 5 Gigs, no data caps, no throttling Prices star ting at $54 95 Plus, a $100 g ift card when you make the switch Call 1-855-216-2202

Wishbone Pet Rescue Christmas Donation Drive

Help make this holiday season merr y and bright for pets in need!

This Christmas, you can give the gift of hope , comfor t and love to homeless pets through your g enerous donations. Ever y little bit helps keep tails wagging and purrs rumbling all season long!

Items Needed:

★ Pet food (dog & cat)

★ Treats & toys

★ Blankets & beds

★ Cleaning supplies

Drop-off Location:

Amish-Built Storage Sheds star ting at $2,500 We deliver anywhere in Michigan! DanDanTheMattressMan com Call 989-832-1866

Missing a Flyer or an Inser t that you would like to see included with our paper? Contact that store directly & let them know!

Vehicles For Sale

Donate Your Car, Truck, Boat, RV and more to suppor t our veterans! Schedule a fast, free vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-691-4117 today!

Services

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

Propane Tank Filling: All sizes including RVs Ace Hardware, downtown Plainwell 135 N Anderson (269)225-1061

269 Exteriors: Now Booking for siding, gutters, drywall and decks Licensed/insured Free estimates (269)806-0690

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

Monty’s Tree Service: Licensed/insured Free estimates (269)204-8207

★ Spay and Neuter Express 408 Oaks Crossing, Suite B Plainwell, MI 49080

Make a difference this Christmas! Your donation helps provide food, shelter, and care to animals waiting for their forever homes.

Spread kindness this season!

Concrete Construction: Basement floors, patios, driveways, sidewalks Residential Free estimates Call (269)377-3950

Powerwashing, Replacement Windows, doors, and roofing Call Farmer Construction Local Builder Check us out on Facebook 269-420-9748

Tree Removal, Trimming & stump g rinding 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

Quality Clock Repair. House calls on Grandfather clocks, free pickup & delivery of all others Call Andrew Dirkse (616)990-8885

Chimney Sweep Services: Protect your home and all who reside there Schedule an annual fireplace and chimney inspection and cleaning Call 1-877-396-0354

Standing Timber Wanted: Walnut, Oak, Maple Highest prices paid Payment in advance 269-998-1839

SWIMMING

Otsego Bulldogs Martin

BOYS BASKETBALL

BOWLING

GIRLS

BOYS WRESTLING

O T S E G O B U L L D O G S P O N S O R S

Zeigler Chrysler 1186 East M-89,

(269)

State Farm

Jeremy Weitting, Agent 911 Dix St , Suite A, Otsego (269)692-6831

HQ Flooring 599 E Allegan, Otsego (269)692-3167

B&C Trophy

544 E Morrell, Otsego (269)694-4261

Pro Automotive, Inc 1211-A W M-89, Plainwell (269)685-5700

Otsego Health & Fitness 111 N Farmer St , Otsego (269)692-3054

Edward Jones

Tim Andrus, Financial Advisor 113 E Allegan St , Otsego (269)692-2280

Plainwell Auto Supply

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

Harrington's Auto 1437 E M-89, Otsego (269)694-9879

H&H Auto Body 745 N Main St , Plainwell (269)685-5832

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

SevenEast Hair Salon 140 W Allegan St , Otsego (269)694-1484

Edward Jones

Ginger Titus, Financial Advisor 711 E Allegan St , Otsego (269)694-1548

Armor Physical Therapy

390 Oaks Crossing, Plainwell (269)685-9640

Greenridge-Cornell & Associates Realtors

144 S Main St , Plainwell (269)685-5866

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

Tire 1627 11th St , Martin (269)672-7411

Zeigler Chrysler 1186 East M-89, Plainwell Sales: (269)685-5800

B&C Trophy

544 E Morrell, Otsego (269)694-4261

State Farm

Jeremy Weitting Agent 911 Dix St , Suite A, Otsego (269)692-6831

H&H Auto Body

745 N Main St , Plainwell (269)685-5832

Plainwell Auto Supply

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

Pro Automotive, Inc

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

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

Armor Physical Therapy

390 Oaks Crossing, Plainwell (269)685-9640

Cripps Fontaine Excavating

7729 Douglas Ave , Kalamazoo (269)342-1088

Greenridge-Cornell & Associates Realtors

144 S Main St , Plainwell (269)685-5866

BOYS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL

BOWLING

BOYS WRESTLING

Check your sidewalks and mailboxes ARE THEY ACCESSIBLE?

If not, you could be adding more frigid outdoor time to those delivering the mail and newspapers, as well as kids walking home from school. We remind you to help neighbors who may not be able to shovel themselves out or clear their sidewalks.

Let’s work together as a community to keep everyone safe this winter!

Winter Checklist

At the Shoppers Guide, we try our hardest to deliver your paper to you every week. We appreciate your patience as we maneuver through sometimes treacherous winter conditions.

Make sure the paper box and hook is clear of snow and easily accessible.

Remember, delivery people MUST be able to easily pull up and away from your mailbox in their vehicle and reach it from inside their vehicle. They have many stops to make and if your box is not accessible, it will be skipped for the safety of our drivers.

If your paper box and mail box is by your house, is the sidewalk and walkway cleared of snow and ice? Is it safe for others to walk on?

We do not expect our walking route delivery people to walk through deep and uncleared sidewalks and driveways. If yours is not shoveled, you may be skipped.

Thank you for your cooperation!

117 N. Farmer St., Otsego, MI 49078 269-694-9431 • www.communityshoppersguide.net email: shoppersguide.net

Place A Classified Online! Over 20,000 local people view the ad! Only $13 for 1-15 words (add $1 for each additional 5 words) www communityshoppersguide net

Looking for good home 3 all black, 2 brown tiger Born 10/1/25 Call Kevin (269)569-2154

Kittens To A Good Home! Litter trained, bottle-fed Small re-homing fee Message phone (269)694-1013

Miscellaneous

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Amish-Built Mini-Cabins star ting at $5,295 Made in Michigan! We deliver statewide Call 989-832-1866 MyNextBarn com

SunSetter. America’s Number One Awning! Instant shade at the touch of a button Transform your deck or patio into an outdoor oasis Up to 10-year limited warranty Call now and SAVE $350 today! 1-855-848-7401

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William A. “Bill” COOPER AGE 75 - PLAINWELL MI

William A “Bill” Cooper, age 75, of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025 He was born on April 4, 1950, in Plainwell, the son of Sherman and Helen Cooper Bill was a proud graduate of Plainwell High School On July 5, 1977, he married the love of his life, Jeanne Darrow, and together they built a life centered on faith, hard work, and deep devotion to their family Bill honorably served his country in the United States Army Corps of Engineers during the Vietnam Conﬂict from 1970 to 1971 an experience that shaped his lifelong sense of duty and perseverance Following his service, he dedicated more than four decades to his career as a millwright, working at Plainwell Paper for thirty-one years, and at Menasha and the USG Otsego Paper Mill He was known for his strong work ethic, steady dependability, and willingness to lend a hand wherever it was needed More than anything, Bill cherished time spent with his family His greatest joy came from the moments shared around the table, in the yard, or simply in one another’s company He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose presence brought warmth, steadiness, and unconditional care Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Jeanne Cooper; his daughters and sons-in-law, Dan and Lisa Cox and Calvin Bragg and Molly VanKeuren-Bragg; his grandchildren: Jordan and Haylee Cox, Aaron Cox, Ashli Cox, Lily VanKeuren, Ryan VanKeuren, Andrew Bragg, Morgan Bragg, Noah Bragg, and Ryan Bragg; and his great-grandchildren: Archer Cox and Benjamin Cox His family will forever hold his memory close In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions made in Bill’s honor may be directed to Christian Neighbors of Plainwell, MI, a cause meaningful to him and his family In accordance with his family’s wishes, cremation has taken place A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with a time for visiting beginning at 1:00 p m until the time of service at 3:00 p m at Friendship Wesleyan Church, 1285 102nd Avenue, Plainwell, MI 49080 Bill will be remembered for his service, his integrity, and his unwavering love for those he held dear His legacy lives on in the family he cherished and the lives he quietly touched

The family is being cared for by Avink, McCowen, Secord Funeral Home 120 S Woodhams Pla nwell MI 269-685-5881 Please sign the guestbook and/or share a memory www amsfuneralhomes com

Monna L COVAULT

AGE 93 - OTSEGO, MI

Monna passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Kauhale in Otsego She was born on July 1, 1932, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles and Iris (Gothrup) Smith As a young woman Monna enjoyed painting and drawing She was a skilled seamstress and liked doing puzzles On August 13, 1950, in Bloomingdale she married Clyde “Red” Covault Jr who passed away in 2009 Surviving are her children, Cherry (Larry) Hughes, Deborah Castaneda, Pamela Covault, Michael (Robin) Covault and Thomas (Michelle Powers) Covault; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; half-brothers, Larry and Gary Smith along with several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Bernice (George) Stowman and half-brother, Bernard Peas A graveside service was held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St Margaret Cemetery in Otsego with Rev Fr Simon Manjooran ofﬁciating Contributions in memory of Monna may be directed to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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

Rebecca Kay (VanderVeen) PALMER

AGE 70 - OTSEGO, MI

Becky passed at her home on November 27th, 2025, after a year long battle with lung cancer She was born in Battle Creek, MI on July 6th, 1955 and attended the Battle Creek School Systems She later volunteered as recess monitor for a number of years Becky was married to Merle Luke Palmer for 47 years Luke brought a daughter, Angela Jollineau, from a previous relationship and she brought a daughter, Michelle Palmer, from a previous relationship and together they had a son Matthew Palmer Becky worked in the restaurant business for over 20 years She loved classic rock music and loved to dance She enjoyed camping ﬁshing and exploring nature but most of all she loved her family with all her heart consisting of 7 grandchildren, Douglas Smith, Christopher Palmer, Heather Brock, Lindsey Palmer, Amber Bassett, Guinevere Myer Palmer and Silas Palmer, and 13 great grandchildren and a brother, Gerald (Jackie) VanderVeen She is preceded in passing by her parents Robert VanderVeen and Marjorie Perkins and 5 siblings

There will be a celebration of life in the spring

In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to Wings of Hope Hospice, 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010 wings@wingsofhopehospice com

Still Waiting, Still Wonderful!

www communityshoppersguide net Check out our website! View the paper online, place a classifed, and much more!

CL ASSI F I ED DEADLI N E: TH U RSDAYS 3:30PM DISP L AY AD DEADLI N E: WE DN ESDAY 5:00PM

American Leg ion 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

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with the TV on while you’re away

• Loves being outdoors to sniff around, chase balls and soak up the sunshine

• Enjoys puzzles, toys and anything that challenges his brain

• Cuddly at hear t (and yes, sometimes a bit of a pillow hog : - )

44th SEASON

Director: David J Hubbard Master of Ceremonies: Mark Olson

Sunday, December 14 • 3pm

Admission by free will donation Plainwell High School Auditoriu

• Big foodie with a taste for eggs, meats, fruits and veggies!

• Happiest as your one and only - no other dogs or cats for this guy, but with Bear in your world, you won't need anyone else!

If you’ve been waiting for a fun, loving, loyal companion who br ings sunshine wherever he goes, Bear may just be your match Let’s make his next update the one that says “I’m home!”

Apply to adopt Bear: https://tinyurl com/alleganshelter

nsors: Four Roses Cafe - Plainwe nd Edward Jones - David Rowe

No matter who you are, where you’ve been, or what you’ve done, you are welcome and wanted at First Congregational Church of Otsego We are a bunch of ordinary people like you finding hope and healing in Jesus

Help us to “deck the halls” as we celebrate the Christ of Christmas. We hope you’ll join us for the following festive events:

‐ December 7: Join us for a new series of inspirational and hope‐filled messages called “Counter‐Cultural Christmas Catch Phrases” this Sunday at 10:40

‐ December 14: On Sunday, December 14 at 10:40, we will have a fun family service

What could be better than cute kids dressed as the holy family and farm animals singing their hearts out to God???

‐ December 23: We invite you to our Christmas Eve Eve service on Tuesday, December 23 at 6:00pm We’ll have an awesome choir, relevant message, fun carols, Silent Night with candles, and cookies, lots and lots of cookies! So bring the whole family for this festive, Christ‐focused service on the night before the night before Christmas

You are loved, Pastor Lenny Luchetti

COME WORSHIP JESUS WITH US THIS SUNDAY AT 10:40AM

We are a fr iendly, but not smother ing, growing congregation on mission to love and ser ve our community Our worship ser vices are shor

and $45 sizes available and includes a picture! Call today! Community Shoppers Guide, 269694-9431

Need a Website? It’s so affordable at $399 plus $35/mth hosting fee Get a professional website for less We design it, you can update it Easily post pictures, videos, coupons, flyers and so much more and you can do it yourself! Of course we’ll be here for suppor t if you need us! No waiting, no spending a fortune for a professional to do it for you! Contact the Community Shoppers Guide @ 269-694-9431

When you find yourself facing the loss of a loved one ... we can assist in making the details you face a little e a s i e r To p l a c e yo u r o b i t u a r y announcement on our community pages, simply ask the funeral home to send the details to the Community Shoppers Guide or call/email us yourself Obituar ies are approximately $75 and are included in our online edition and on our website

Saturday, December

from 9am-5pm ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH 736 S. Farmer Street, Otsego (in the McGuire Room)

Christian Neighbors in Plainwell has par tnered with Hear t of West Michigan United Way to be a host site for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for the 2026 season!

• No experience is necessary, FREE training sessions will be provided in January for all positions

• Help low-income veterans, working families, and seniors have their taxes prepared for free and with competence

- N EEDED POSITIONS -

Intake/Greeter: Help to check-in guests and be sure they have all the required documentation for their appointment

Tax Preparer: P

Quality Reviewer: Check over prepared retur ns for completeness and ensure all required documentation is in place You will be the second set of eyes for accuracy of retur ns

If you are retired, or a college student looking for exper ience on your resume, or simply someone with time to give back then this is the perfect oppor tunity for you!

Please contact us today with what positions you are interested in You can scan this QR code or email Kim Shafer at kshafer@christianneighbors org

7 : 1 4 / L u ke 1 : 3 5 ) , t h e p l a c e o f H i s b i r t h i n Bethlehem (Micah 5:2/ Luke 2:4-7) and his lineage of David (Isaiah 11:1/Matthew

Gather with friends from 9am-11am for Coffee & Rolls

mercy he has given us new bir th into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Chr ist from the dead ” (I Peter 1:3-4) The stor y is told of a United Methodist Bishop who visited a small Alaskan town called Hope The town had been devastated by a

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A Together Otsego Prospers Event T.O.P.

✱ HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

12:00pm-6:00pm - Otsego Church of God

✱ FOOD TRUCKS

4:00pm - 7:00pm - Mobile Crave & Ben’s Pretzels

✱ HAYRIDES Along the Riverfront

4:00pm-5:30pm - Pavilion Area

✱ WANDERING CAROLERS

4:00pm-6:00pm - Otsego Public School Choir

✱ OTSEGO CHRISTMAS MINISTRY

4:00pm-8:00pm Donation Collection - Pavilion

✱ FIREPIT WARMING STATIONS

4:00pm-7:00pm - Pavilion

✱ HANDBELLS

4:00pm-6:00pm - Pavilion

Sponsored by Otsego Distr ict Public Librar y

✱ PICTURE AREA

✱ SANTA

4:00pm-7:30pm - Pavilion

✱ COMMUNITY DINNER

4:00pm-5:30pm - Pavilion

4:30pm-5:30pm & 6:30pm-7:30pm - Pavilion

✱ CIDER & DONUTS

4:30pm-5:30pm - Pavilion

HOLIDAY SAVINGS

Saturday, Dec. 13th 10am-5pm

Household/Appliances

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

Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress Made in U S A , in plastic, with warranty Retail cost $3,995, sacrifice for $875 Call for showing or delivery:

Home Improvement

Monty’s Tree Service: Licensed/insured Free estimates (269)204-8207

West Michigan Glass Concepts, LLC, 116 E Allegan St , Otsego 269-694-1611 For all your glass needs, same day glass replacement! www samedaywindowrepair com

Home Improvement, Siding, decks, windows, doors, etc C&H Immekus Enterprises Call 269-666-1546

Built Rite Pole Buildings State-wide Prices star ting at 24x40x10: $18,300 30x40x10: $20,400 Erected on your site Call for price not shown on any size building or go to www builtritepolebuildingsmi com Or call 989-259-2015 or 989-600-1010 or 989-324-0035

Roofing: Licensed Builder Farmer Construction Free estimates, call 269-420-9748

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 517-575-3695

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

Replace Your Roof with the best looking and longest lasting material – steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited time offer - 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders ) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-888-718-1856