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The Chocolate Stroll 2026

Saturday, February 7 • Starts at 10am

Retail Sweet Deals

♥ Bushel & A Peck

Per manent Jewelr y, Pop-Up Baker, Vendor give-aways & gift cer tificate drawing

♥ Dragonfly Quilt

Hosting: Head-to-Sole Massage & WellnessComplimentar y chair massages 10am-3pm

♥ Gifted Boutique

FREE Mini-Watercolor w/purchase and Chocolatey Treats

♥ Hart’s Jewelry (10am-3pm) Lots of deals throughout the store with Hot Chocolate & other treats

Restaurants

♥ 1871 Taproom (open at 11am)

Chocolate Mar tinis/Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cocktails; Plus House-made Chocolate Cheesecake - Social Dr inks available

♥ Barbed Wire Café (open 8am-2pm)

Strawberr y stuffed French toast with a chocolatecovered strawberr y on top,Two eggs and meat

♥ Dog & The Bank (10am-10pm) “Br ucey Cake” & a Chocolate Mar tini for $15

♥ MI Grounds (open 9am-3pm)

♥ Joes Pizza (open at 11am)

♥ Passiflora

My Brothers Baker offer ing a var iety of Chocolate treats - Pop-up vendors & Chocolate treats!

♥ Perfect Image

30% off one product & Chocolate treats

♥ Friends of Ransom District Library

Book Sale and Chocolate Treats with your purchase

♥ Campbells Pharmacy (9am-2pm)

Steve's Gour met Confections

Also Gir l Scouts selling cookies

♥ Ace Hardware

In-store specials & Cookies from River Road foods

Hear t-shaped Pepperoni Pizza and dr ink specials

♥ Old Mill Brewpub & Grill

Ritter Spor t chocolates and Chocolatey Desser ts on the Menu

♥ 10th Street Saloon(open at 12)

Chocolate Mar tinis

♥ Four Roses (4pm-9pm)

Valentine Cocktails

♥ Fly Inn

Chocolate-Covered Strawberr y Pancakes

♥ Taqueria San Francisco (11am-10pm) Ferrero Ice Cream

Chocolate Donations provided by: Chocolate Cupcakes at Plainwell Auto by Fly Inn Restaurant

Chocolate Chip Cookies at Ace Hardware by River Road Foods

Every Monday 7:30pm - No Cost!

Every Tuesday 7:00pm - No Cost!

• Downtown Shopping • Chocolate Treats

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

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

Amish-Built Storage Sheds star ting at $2,500 Custom sizes & colors We deliver anywhere in Michigan! MyNextBarn com Call 989-832-1866

Acculevel Your Foundation Repair and basement waterproofing exper ts Whether basement, crawl space or concrete slab we’ll guide you on the right path to a healthy home Act now! Up to $600 off Restrictions apply Call for a free consultation 1-844-700-4986

Appliance Repair: Prompt, local service available for appliance repair Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven and all major appliances Cer tified, Insured techs Satisfaction guaranteed Call to schedule your appointment now! 1-877-489-0116

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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NEW YEAR SAVINGS

Items For Sale

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

Home Improvement

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

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

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

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

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

833-640-4753 Have zip code ready when calling! Water damage cleanup & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home Our trusted professionals do repairs to protect your family & home value! 833-887-0117 Have zip code ready! Professional lawn ser vice: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control Free quote Ask about first application special! 833-860-0811

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB games! Choice Pkg $89 99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devic-es HBO Max included for 3 mos w/Choice Package or higher No contract or hidden fees! Restrictions apply IVS 866859-0405

We s l e y F i n a n c i a l G r o u p , L L C

experts over $50 million timeshare debt/fees cancelled in 2019 Free info package Free consultations Over 450 positive reviews 833-308-1971

Bath & shower updates in as little as 1-day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional

Household/Appliances

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

Buying Junk Cars, Trucks, scrap metal, farm machinery Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, Inc , 1525 King Hwy , Kalamazoo, 269-381-1315 Bring this ad!

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

Walking Routes for the Community Shoppers Guide Apply in person or online: www CommunityShoppersGuide net The paper is delivered between 6:30am Friday and noon Saturday Must have working phone

Mar tin Township Is Currently Taking Applications for a Treasurer. Applicant is to reside in Township of Mar tin Must have understanding of banking and finance, book keeping and tax collecting Must also have experience with Excel and other computer prog rams Please send resume to Mar tin Township, PO Box 27, Mar tin M I 49070 or email to jwhar ton@mar tintownship org

Direct Care Staff Wanted: $15 90 star t out Full or par t-time wanted 2nd or 3rd shift We will train (269)271-7462

Bar tender Wanted: Par t-Time Must be experienced and have flexibility with hours Apply in person at Salvino’s Plainwell location, 1290 M-89 Ask for Ronnie

Hiring: Experienced Horse Person - Private Farm (Hickory Corners, near Gilmore Car Museum) Stall cleaning and general barn/ horse care tasks Must be dependable, reliable, comfor table handling horses, and able to work independently Competitive pay; hours flexible for the right candidate To inquire or apply: (269) 352-3148

Driving Paper Route Open: Riverview Dr /Douglas area Approx 2-3 hours/week

Delivery is done between 6:30am Friday and Saturday afternoon Pay $200-$250/mo Must have good working vehicle and phone Driving routes take 2 people, one to drive and one to hang papers Apply online at www communityshoppersguide net or in person at the Community Shoppers Guide, downtown Otsego

CL ASSI F I ED DEADLI N E: TH U RSDAYS 3:30PM 269-694-9431 www communityshoppersguide net

Don’t Forget to clear out enough around your mailbox for your mail/paper carrier to be able to pull up & out with their vehicle

Auctions

Epic Winter Jewelry & Watch Auction! Saturday, February 7, 10 AM Featuring R AR E Rolex, diamonds, gold, and designer pieces Bid now at EpicAuctions com Over 300 luxury lots online Call 517-927-5028 today!

February Consignment Auction Featuring firearms, rifles, handguns, ammo, W W2 collectibles, vintage adver tising signs, diecast tanks/trucks, outdoor gear, furniture and more! Visit NarhiAuctions com for this and other online auctions Questions? Call 810-266-6474

Midland Online Estate Auction Bidding open Hit-N-Miss eng ines, Petroliana, steam whistles, lanterns, anvil, antiques, primitives, militaria JohnPeckAuctions com bid anywhere any time Need an auction? Call John Peck 989-426-8061 Statewide auctions since 1979

Bid Now Odom Online Auction! 24’ Enclosed Trailer, Ford F150, Gold Wing motorcycle, firearm safe, milling machine, generator, tools, furniture, sewing machine, more! Visit Bid SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC com Ends soon Questions? Call Joe, 1-800-835-0495

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BUSINESS GUIDE BUSINESS GUIDE

Sara Smith Manager Rea tor® RENE E-Pro 616-558-9580 smsmith@greenr dge com

Kendra Sweeting

REALTOR®

269-760-4127

ksweeting@greenridge com

Arlene Nyhof

REALTOR®

269-251-8985

anyhof@greenr dge com

Nancy Whitney Assoc Broker, ABR CRS GRI E-Pro SFR 269-720-1473 nwhitneyhomes@gmai com

RayLene Hubbard REALTOR® 269-743-9069 rhubbard@greenridge com

Rick Lynch REALTOR® 269-569-4315 r ynch@greenridge com

Wendy Conner Assoc Broker ABR CRS GR SFR 269-492-5172 wconner@greenridge com

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CHOOSE A REALTOR WHO KNOWS YOUR LOCAL HOUSING MARKET!

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

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

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

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

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

Real Estate

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

New Year, New Home! New and preowned homes for sale or lease at Pavilion Estates M HC Call Amanda for the current move in specials at 269-344-6186 Pavilion Estates is at 6830 East N Ave , Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048

We Buy Houses! Cash for your home, any condition Call Brad Boone (269)207-5691

Miscellaneous

Stop Overpaying For Auto Insurance! A recent survey says that most Americans are overpaying for their car insurance Let us show you how much you can save Call Now for a no-obligation quote: 1-877-342-2136

Attention Oxygen Therapy Users! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Por table Oxygen Concentrators F R EE information kit Call 1-833-661-2853

Dental Insurance From Physicians Mutual Insurance Company Coverage for 400 plus procedures Real dental insurance - not just a discount plan Do not wait! Call now! Get your free Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-676-8989

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Get a High Quality, Modern design bath or shower transformation in as little as one day $0 down, $0 installation, $0 payments for 12 months! Call: 1-877-563-8269

Donate Your Vehicle to Charity! Suppor t veterans, breast cancer prog rams, more! You choose the charity! Receive maximum value tax write-off All Conditions - Running or not! Free pickup 1-877-318-1290

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

No More Cleaning Out Gutters Guaranteed! Call LeafFilter today 1-844-369-2501 to schedule F R EE inspection, no obligation estimate Plus get 20% off! Seniors, military save additional 10% Restrictions apply, see representative for warranty, offer details

Home Break-Ins Take less than 60 seconds Don't wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-877-648-0576

Water & Fire Damage restoration Our trusted professionals will restore your home to protect your family and your home's value! Call 24/7: 1-877-291-0744 Mold Remediation services are also available!

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!

Community Page Community Page

Punch-throwing and Peacemaking

I was 9 years old when my dad gave me a brand new baseball glove‐ real leather! After I broke it in at home, I took it to the local playground and started using it Another kid my age, named Louis, decided to urinate on my new glove I was humiliated and angry but did nothing at the time A few days later, some older kids found out how Louis defiled my glove They held Louis’ arms and demanded that I punch him as hard as I could I did and, at the time, it felt so good

I cried myself to sleep the next three nights, feeling bad for humiliating Louis Getting revenge didn’t feel as good as I thought it would It never does The next time I saw Louis at the playground, I apologized and shook his hand We became friends Making peace with Louis felt so much better than throwing punches at him Peacemaking isn’t easy but it beats punch‐throwing

Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9) Jesus is saying that the way we will be identified as God’s children is not by our capacity to throw punches, physically or verbally, but by our willingness to make peace With all the violence and polarization we see in our streets and online, one thing is obvious The world needs more peacemakers and less punch‐throwers When we make peace, we imitate Jesus who made “peace through his blood shed on the cross” (Colossians 1:20) The ultimate Peace Bridge is not the one that connects the US and Canada, but the cross of Christ that bridges the gap between us and God, as well as between us and other people

See you Sunday! 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 t but impactful We also have a fun-filled and safe program for kids ag es 0-10.

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

120 W MORRELL ST , OTSEGO • 269-694-6085 email: fccotsego@sbcglobal net

Pastor Lenny Luchetti

State of Michigan Probate Court Allegan County 113 Chesnut St , Allegan, MI 49010 (269)673-0250

Notice to Creditors, Decedent’s Estate Case No 26-66053-DE Hon Jolene A Clearwater

Estate of Kimberly Sue Ortega, DOB 4/4/1963

To All Creditors, USDA Rural Development, The decedent, Kimberly Sue Or tega, died 12/3/2025 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Christopher Paul Or tega, personal representative, or to both the probate cour t at 113 Chestnut St , Allegan, M I 49010, and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice

Date 1/28/2026

Christopher Paul Or tega, 220 Rober ts St , Plainwell, MI 49080 (269)550-6452

Faith LINK

“WHY SO MANY LOVE JESUS”

“For God so loved the wor ld He gave His only Son that whosoever believes in Him sha l not per ish but have ever lasting life John 3:16 By Rev Dan Minor - revdminor1945@gmai

Why do so many people love Jesus? Here are just some of the reasons we love Him

1 Jesus is Lovable

We all want to be loved That is why we are attracted to Him Jesus’ love is genuine, sacrificial, self-giving, redemptive, inclusive, compassionate, unconditional, unwavering and eternal His love was like a magnet drawing people to Him During His public ministry on ear th, children felt His love Sinners were transformed by His love The sick came and were healed The hungry came and were fed Those with great needs knew He would not turn them away His disciples left everything to follow Him Jesus loves us no matter what who we are or what we have done Jesus came into the world not to condemn us, but to save us (John 3:17)

2. Jesus is Approachable

The Bible says the common people heard him gladly (Mar k 12:37) That was because He spoke in a language they could understand He was neither pretentious nor pompous He spoke clear ly and simply One of His greatest teaching methods was stor ytelling (parables) People could relate to Him

3 Jesus is our Dearest Friend

Human fr iendships are sometimes frail There is always the possibility of fracture in fr iendships

The Bible says, “There are fr iends who pretend to be fr iends, but there is a fr iend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24) Jesus is that Person He is the Fr iend all of us need There is no greater fr iendship than fr iendship with God

Martin Township Is Currently Taking Applications for a Treasurer

Applicant is to reside in Township of Martin Must have understanding of banking and finance, book keeping and tax collecting. Must also have experience with Excel and other computer programs

Please send resume to Martin Township, PO Box 27, Martin MI 49070 or email to jwharton@martintownship org

Pam (Willover) Cadwell, age 53, passed away with family by her side on January 22, 2026 Pam was born July 10, 1972, in Plainwell, Michigan Pam graduated from Otsego High School in 1990 She married Jason Cadwell on August 3, 2001 Pam thought the greatest joy in her

was becoming a mother but that was outdone when she became a grandmother Pam also enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles and planting ﬂowers in her yard She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother She loved to spend time with family and friends Pam was preceded in death by her father Donald Willover; her brother Chad Willover; a nephew Charlie Willover and her grandparents Clinton & Darlene Bowen as well as her father-in-law Terry House; mother-in-law Susan Cadwell and her sister-in-law Amy Cadwell She is lovingly remembered by her husband Jason; her parents: Sharon & Mike Gruis; her children: Brittany Goethal, Rachel Goethal, Dennis (Jessica) Goethal, Megan Cadwell, Samantha Cadwell, Jacob Cadwell and Robert Cadwell; her grandchildren: Eli, Mystarria, Rory, Jax, Chad, Declan, Hudson and Payton; brothers: Michael (Laura) Gruis, Matthew Kuhl, Jesse Gruis as well as her aunt Laura Wooten and her cousin Amber Wooten Following her wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life is being planned for February A private graveside will take place at a later date

The family is being cared for by Avink, McCowen, Secord Funeral Home 120 S Woodhams, Plainwel , MI, 269-685-5881

Please sign the guestbook and/or share a memory www amsfuneralhomes com

Onalee I POTTER

AGE 87 - KALAMAZOO, MI

Onalee passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home in Kalamazoo She was born March 1, 1938, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward and Ruby (Price) Ordiway Onalee graduated from Otsego High School in 1956 and as a young woman worked at Harding’s While raising her family she helped on the family farm and vineyard She helped grow grapes that were sold to Warner Vineyard in Paw Paw In her later years, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and tending to her flower and vegetable gardens She loved caring for her cats and over the years had cut a lot of firewood Her true gift was hospitality She lived to feed people, and she knew she was good at it On June 28, 1954, in Kalamazoo, she married Sherman Potter who passed away in 2018 Surviving are her sons, Sherman (Vanessa) Potter and Ken Potter; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Dawn Potter-Williams and siblings, Jay, Raymond, Dorothy and Helen Friends may visit with Onalee s family starting at 10:00 A M , Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A M , with Pastor Ray Brown officiating Burial will follow at Alamo Center Cemetery Contributions in memory of Onalee may be directed to Rose Arbor Hospice

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

Services

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

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

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

Mar tin 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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