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Adopt a Flower Bed in Otsego! Attention: Individuals, Families, Businesses and Organizations! TOP needs your help to plant 30 flower beds around the City of Otsego in late May, then weed them (once/mo ) We provide the flowers and take care of watering them If you are interested, please contact Mar ty Bennettmbennett4blue@gmail com or Mike Boschmbosch@cityofotsego org TOP stands for Together Otsego Prospers. We are a 501(c)(3) Organization that works to bring joy, prosperity, and beauty to our community through volunteer-led events and development projects Thank You!
Buying Junk Cars, Trucks, scrap metal, farm machinery Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, Inc , 1525 King Hwy , Kalamazoo, 269-381-1315
Driving Routes for the Community Shoppers Guide $200-$250/mo Delivery done between 6am Friday and noon Saturday Must have reliable vehicle It takes two people to deliver, one driving and one hang ing papers Must have working phone Stop in to apply (117 N Farmer St , Otsego) or online at communityshoppersguide net, click on employment tab
E and N Services (269)680-1550 Lawn care, spring cleanup, landscaping, retaining walls, land clearing, power washing, painting, general hauling, tree and bush trimming Commercial/residential Fully insured ennservices49080@yahoo com
Wanted: Quads, mini bikes, AT Vs, go-car ts, snowmobiles Paying cash for wrecked, non-runners, & par ts Free pick up, call (616)666-0312
Standing Timber Wanted: Walnut, Oak, Maple Highest prices paid Payment in advance 269-998-1839
Need A Logo For Your Business? New Business Cards? Forms, brochures and more? We can design it for you! Email, call or stop by the Shoppers Guide! Reasonable prices, professional quality (269)694-9431 info@communityshoppersguide net 117 N Farmer St , Otsego
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Vehicles For Sale
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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
2003 GMC Sierra Truck, 4WD w/snowplow Good condition, runs well $2500 OBO Call (269)998-6487/(269)680-9233
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!
Sprinkler Star t Ups now booking appointments! MnS Lawn Care Services Licensed & insured www mnslawncare com (269)6923003
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
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
269 Exteriors: Now Booking for siding, gutters, drywall and decks Licensed/insured Free estimates (269)806-0690
Lawn Care Service: Budget-friendly and reliable! (269)303-0796
Spring Lawn Clean-Ups Now! Schedule yours today Residential/commercial Free estimates, licensed & insured MnS Lawn Care Services www mnslawncare com (269)692-3003
We Buy Houses for Cash As Is! No repairs
No fuss Any condition Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-855-504-0056
Monty’s Tree Service: Licensed/insured Free estimates (269)204-8207
R&B Services Accepting new lawncare customers Mowing pruning spring and storm cleanups Free estimates 269-720-8384
Dan's Tree Service: Free estimates Senior discount Fully insured (269)664–5455 or Matt (269)569-1031 www danstreeinc com Veteran-owned
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
Let Your Favorite Business Know... you saw their ad in the Shoppers Guide Shop local!
Powerwashing, Replacement Windows, doors, and roofing Call Farmer Construction Local Builder Check us out on Facebook 269-420-9748
Swegles Handyman Service: Roofing, plumbing, decks, all home repairs Insured, quality work 269-243-0468
For Sale: Kawasaki Motorcycle 2000 Vulcan 1200 32,525 mi $2500 OBO (269)929-1602
R&B Services Accepting new lawncare customers Mowing pruning spring and storm cleanups Free estimates 269-720-8384
Home Improvement
east of 12th/D Ave intersection Women's and junior name brand clothing, baby items, hundreds of old cassette tapes, vintage items, small household and kitchen items, por table standing air conditioner Pets & Supplies
Spring Lawn Clean-Ups Now! Schedule yours today Residential/commercial Free estimates, licensed & insured MnS Lawn Care Services www mnslawncare com (269)692-3003
Monty’s Tree Service: Licensed/insured Free estimates (269)204-8207
Pole Barns: We Build All Year Long! Built best barns in a rush? Call us! Best quality, best service Now in our 25th year! Over 4,000 buildings in Michigan Licensed/insured Call for quotes: 989-205-2534
Built Rite Pole Buildings State-wide Prices star ting at 24x40x10- $18,300 00 30x40x10
E and N Services (269)680-1550 Lawn care, spring cleanup, landscaping, retaining walls, land clearing, power washing, painting, general hauling, tree and bush trimming Commercial/residential Fully insured ennservices49080@yahoo com
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
Sprinkler Star t Ups now booking appointments! MnS Lawn Care Services Licensed & insured www mnslawncare com (269)6923003
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
- $20,400 00 Erected on your site Call for price not shown on any size building or go to www builtritepolebuildingsmi com Or call 989-600-1010 or 989-324-0035
Concrete Flatwork: For all your concrete flatwork needs! Pole barn, floors, driveways, driveway replacement, sidewalks, patios Bobcat services available (269)509-2153
Scott Keyzer Roofing: Call Scott for all your roofing, gutter screen installation and repair needs Free estimates (269)929-3149
Drywall/Repair Work: Big and small jobs Fully insured 38 years experience Call Tom Teunessen (616)218-2877
Standing Timber Wanted: Walnut, Oak, Maple Highest prices paid Payment in advance 269-998-1839
ZERO mill increase
Proposal
Innovation Center addition to OHS
Renovation of former pool site
Safety & Security upgrades district-wide
Reimagined instructional spaces at all buildings
Athletics: ball field and stadium upgrades, new tennis facility
Expansion of Learn ‘n Grow Preschool
Infrastructure improvements for tra c flow, technology & safety
HVAC, window, roofing projects
Facility upgrades district-wide & MUCH MORE!!
E and N Services (269)680-1550 Lawn care, spring cleanup, landscaping, retaining walls, land clearing, power washing, painting, general hauling, tree and bush trimming Commercial/residential Fully insured ennservices49080@yahoo com
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
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
Apply for a Walking Paper Route in Plainwell for the Shoppers Guide! Get weekly exercise and make some extra cash Paper pick-up is on Friday from 6am-12:30pm Delivery needs to be done each week between 6am Friday and noon Saturday Apply in person at 117 N Farmer St , downtown Otsego, or www communityshoppersguide net Click the Employment tab
Sara Smith Manager Realtor® RENE E-Pro 616-558-9580 smsmith@greenridge com
Kendra Sweeting
REALTOR®
269-760-4127 ksweet ng@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 Wendy Conner Assoc
Tina Peeters REALTOR® 269-238-2689 tpeeters@greenridge com
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Artist & Sponsor OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
Friday, May 2 from 7pm-9pm Tickets: $10 at the door MEET the ARTISTS! ENJOY SOME REFRESHMENTS! ...and VOTE on your favorite work of art!
May 3 thru May 10
Artwork on display at the Otsego District Public Library (during regular library hours)
Guests are invited to VOTE for their favorite work of art! Prizes will be awarded for the People's Choice Award and Juried Winners!
Come out & support Area Artists and experience the art!
Many of the art pieces will be for sale!
Voting
Ends Saturday, May 10th at 12:00noon Awards Ceremonyimmediately following at 1:00 at the library.
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Chalmer DYER AGE 85 - PLAINWELL,
MI
Born the 6th of 12 children, Chalmer Dyer was welcomed into this life by his parents Oscar & Laura (Patton) Dyer in Seitz, KY, on August 29, 1939 Delivered at home, it was not until the couple could reach the county registrar on September 21, 1939, that his birth was recognized and documented on record This led to a lifetime of two birthday celebrations annually, which his family never forgot Chalmer’s young childhood experiences were gathered on the family tobacco farm until their relocation to Tecumseh, MI, in the mid 1940’s Now in the Midwest, Chalmer spent his young adult life working many odd jobs from farm labor to tree nurseries and local manufacturing With a stroke of luck while playing poker with friends, Chalmer met his wife Kathleen and was married 4 years later on October 10, 1964 They then welcomed their daughter, Theresa Though his education ceased before reaching high school graduation, this did not stop him from achieving an American Dream and establishing his business, The Dyer Adult Care Home, in 1983, in Mason, MI In 1986, he and his wife relocated to Plainwell, MI, where they supported end of life care for many local residents until their early retirement in 1997 At a young age, Chalmer learned to play the guitar and could frequently be found with a group of family and friends singing around a campfire or cozied up in the home He enjoyed sharing his passions of gardening, farming, cards, mushroom hunting, cooking, and squirrel and rabbit hunting with both his daughter and grandchildren He never missed watching a Detroit Tigers baseball game and always disputed that they were superior to his wife’s favorite team, the Yankees He cherished his family above all and never ceased to support their endeavors Chalmer’s final days were spent in comfort at Centrica Rose Arbor, Kalamazoo, MI, closely surrounded by family and friends until his passing on January 19, 2025 Chalmer was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen (Salyer) Dyer, his parents Oscar & Laura (Patton) Dyer, and siblings Elmer Dyer, Marie Dyer, Tillie (Dyer) Guerin, Delmer Dyer, Molly Faye (Dyer) Waters, Denver (Denny) Dyer, Palmer (Pal) Dyer, Dalores (Dyer) Meacham, and Ernest (Erine) Dyer His memory lives on with his daughter, Theresa (Michael) Hughes; his sisters, Anna Mae (Dyer) Beazley and Miriam Joyce (Dyer) Ellison; grandchildren, Maj-Britt (Eric) Holmes, Jacqueline Martin, and Michaela (Kyle) Harrison; and his 5 great-grandchildren, Erica Holmes, Madison Holmes, Austin Holmes, Rayonna Smith, and Jeremiah Jones Per his final wishes, cremation has already taken place A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, 6942 Lindsey Road , Delton, MI 49046 on April 27th, 2025, at 3 p m A celebration of life luncheon will immediately follow at the Orangeville Township Hall l 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
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
Stanley WHYMENT AGE 75 - OTSEGO,
MI
The family is being cared for by Ofield Funeral Home - Grand Rapids Please sign the guestbook and/or share a memory www ofieldfuneralhome com
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“HE HAS RISEN!”
“But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; for I know you seek Jesus who was cr ucified He is not here; for he has r isen, as he said ” ~ (Matthew 28:5, 6)
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is a glorious fact that sets Christianity apar t from all other world religions No other religion can claim that their founder died for their sins and rose from the dead to save them
The gospel writers describe it in different ways Here is the order Mark describes it as a personal experience (Mark 16:108) Luke gives a comprehensive account (Luke 24:1-48) Matthew describes it as an ear thshaking experience (Matthew 28:1-20) John wants us to know His resurrection is a proven fact (John 20:1-31) Yet, they agree on one impor tant truth: HE HAS RISEN! The human reaction shows a variety of emotions: terror, reverent fear, joy, worship, a foot race to the tomb, sur prise, astonishment, touch and talking it out The angelic commands were “Come in and see ” (Matthew 28:6); “Go quickly and tell ” (Matthew 28:7)
The message for us today is the same as it was on that first Easter “Go” “Tell” “Share ” As we say in our United Methodist Ser vice of Word and Table “Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again”
The only hope for our world and for our souls is the fact HE HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED!
Stanley Whyment, age 75, passed away April 11, 2025 He was born May 11, 1949 to Leonard and Velda (Pike) Whyment Stan loved being outdoors, deer hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and riding his Harley Easy-going, kind and loving, he enjoyed hanging out at The Barn having a cold one with his friends After many years together, Stan and Bev (Huddleston) were married May 22, 2009 Stan is survived by his wife and her family two nieces: Brenda Edwards and Susan Tittl and their families; special cousin Aaron Whyment; and like a son Aaron Shannon, many close friends and cousins He was preceded by his parents; sister Linda Taylor; and niece, Karen Taylor Per his wishes he has been cremated A Celebration of Life will be held on May 17, 2025 beginning at 3pm at the Gun River Conservation Club Arrangements by Joldersma
Otsego VFW Post #3030 – 124 N Farmer St Tuesday, A pril 29, 2025 12:00pm to 5:45pm To schedule appointment 1-800-733-2767 or online redcrossblood org (Sponsor Code: Your Freedom)
First Baptist of Plainwell, FaithWay, Friendship Wesleyan and Plainwell First United Methodist Church would like to say a big thank you to those who helped make the Plainwell Community Easter Egg Hunt a good time for all!
Thank you to: Ace Hardware Plainwell, Bronson Hospital, Arby’s, Culver ’s, Home Depot, Meijer, Starbucks, Jiffy Print, Jaqua Realty and Sweetwater ’s for their generous donations Please show your gratitude by your patronage
Big thanks to all our volunteers who work so hard to put this event together including the Plainwell Fire Department, Plainwell EMS, and the City of Plainwell
You are welcome to join any of us this Sunday for an amazing Easter service.
You can find us at, www FaithWayPlainwell com, fbcplainwell org, PlainwellFirstUMC org,FriendshipWesleyan org
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Pastor Lenny Luchetti
We also have a fun-filled and safe program for kids ages 0-10
The City of PLAINWELL
Invites you to come honor EJ Hart with us!
ARBOR DAY
plainwell org
Friday, April 25 • 3pm at Plainwell Ransom District Library 180 S Sherwood Ave , Plainwell
We will be having an Ceremony in HONOR of... EJ Hart
In appreciation of his many years of service and dedication to our community!
Seedlings will be handed out following the ceremony
TOP
) We provide the flowers and take care of watering them If you are interested, please contact Mar ty Bennett- mbennett4blue@gmail com or Mike Bosch- mbosch@cityofotsego org
What’s the worst movie you’ve ever seen? The worst movie I’ve ever seen is Hope Floats, starring Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr The movie came out in 1998, the year Amy and I were married I had high hopes for a romantic night- this was before we had three kids in three years and had a forced five year sabbatical from romance to focus on changing diapers and filling sippie cups Back to the movie I was too upset by the acting and story line to be romantic Hope Floats has an approval rating of 26%, with a rating of 4 9/10, which is way too high in my humble opinion One critic states: "Hope Floats sinks under a deluge of melodramatic turns and syrupy sentimentality ” Ebert writes “the film has the emotional range of a sympathy card ” Another critic notes the film is “corny and false with a script that’s 100% artificial sweetener ” Let’s just say that Hope Floats didn’t float my hope for a romantic night with my wife!
TOP stands for Together Otsego Prospers. We are a 501(c)(3) Organization that works to bring joy, prosperity, and beauty to our community through volunteer-led events and development projects Thank You!
After Jesus’ crucifixion, some disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24 were feeling extreme disappointment The text says “their faces were downcast” because of the death of Jesus Well, the resurrected Jesus joined them, except they don’t recognize that the stranger walking and talking with them was Jesus And they say to Jesus about Jesus without knowing it was Jesus, “we had hoped he would be the one to redeem us ” Their hope that Jesus would be the one who would make life worth living was dead because they still thought he was dead Their hope in a better life, greater peace, and a sense of purpose didn’t float
As these two downcast disciples continued to walk and talk with Jesus, they eventually recognized him I don’t know how long it took before they realized the risen Jesus, their hope, was with them It might have taken two or ten or more hours The point is, the very thing hoped for was right in front of them and, at least for a while, they couldn’t see it Maybe you feel despair Maybe your hope is sinking not floating But maybe, just maybe the God who made you, knows you, and loves you is with you And if God is with you and you are with him, there is no such thing as a hopeless situation Hope floats when God is in life’s turbulent waters with you holding you close
COME WORSHIP JESUS WITH US THIS SUNDAY AT 10:40AM.
We are a friendly, but not smothering, growing congregation on a mission to love and ser ve our community Our worship ser vices are shor t but impactful
See you Easter Sunday at 10:40 as we worship Jesus, the only hope that doesn’t disappoint You are loved,
Bid @JohnPeckAuctions com Fine firearms, Ammunition, wildlife bronzes, accessories Winchester, Reming ton, Ruger, Colt, Browning & More! Shipping available Selling guns? Call John Peck 989-345-4866 Offices Charlotte/Gladwin
Glass Display Case, lighted and shelved 72l x24”wx40”t $125 Amish doll bugg y $125, 2 burial lots at Mt Ever Rest, Kalamazoo $3299, now asking $2600 White metal cabinet w/shelves $10 All above OBO (269)685-2103
Live & Online Cottle Estate Farm Auction in Pickford on May 17, 10 a m Featuring tractors & attachments, harvest, cattle equipment, welders, more! Directions, bidding visit MichiganAuction com Call Leist Auctioneers, 833-323-2243
Reiss Estates Live Simulcast Auction star ts @10a m , 04-25-25 Barn finds classics 1972, 1973 Mustangs, 1971 Lincoln, 1988 Bronco 4x4, other vehicles, tools, tractors & more! Visit Bid SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC com Questions? Call Joe, 1-800-835-0495
April Consignment Auction Par t 2, April 24-28 Eng ine hoist, 6x12 trailer, snow blowers, hand/power tools, bb guns, coins, currency, more! Visit NarhiAuctions com regularly for updates and to bid Questions? Call 810-266-6474
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E and N Services (269)680-1550 Lawn care, spring cleanup, landscaping, retaining walls, land clearing, power washing, painting, general hauling, tree and bush trimming Commercial/residential Fully insured ennservices49080@yahoo com
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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
B Hoy t, Builder, (269)760-0035 All your building needs, no job too big or small Licensed/insured Senior discount
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cash offer & get paid Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833
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