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City of Otsego Residents and Otsego Township Residents

Each municipality has a question on the May ballot to fund continued medical first responder services by the Otsego Fire Depar tment Medical first responder calls accounted for 76% of the more than 1200 calls for service in 2022. Without medical first responders, ambulance services would provide the only medical coverage. These ambulances services are stretched much fur ther than they were only a few years ago Personnel and equipment are harder to come by and their current business model makes providing transpor t care between health facilities the only way to stay afloat, as reimbursement rates for 911 calls do not cover their costs Transpor t calls take ambulances out of their normal service areas for significant periods of time and can leave one ambulance covering multiple service areas If you need an ambulance it may be coming from Wayland, Allegan, Kalamazoo or Gobles

A YES Vote - means the Otsego Fire Depar tment will have one firefighter in the station 24/7 to take medical calls They would be able to leave directly from the station as soon as the call comes in They would still be able to call in additional firefighters for more serious or overlapping calls for service

A NO Vote - means the Otsego Fire Depar tment will no longer offer medical first responder services OF D will only respond to fire calls and accidents but will no longer handle medical calls

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Steve's Excavation: Basements; driveways; sand, g ravel, topsoil delivered; land clearing; private roads; demolition; all excavating needs (269)672–5826, (269)694-4101

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We Buy Used Mobile homes in parks and on land, cash Please call Dave Walker @ (269)365-8310 Wolf Lake Home Sales, LLC

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

drivers Reg ional and over the road Call (616)890-9444

Driver Needed For Wheelchair van company (269)420-1708 or (269)430-6100 Mobility 1Transport

Plainwell Walking Paper Route Available! Get paid to exercise! Approx 2-1/2 hours per week Delivery needs to be done between 6am Fridays - 12noon Saturdays, every weekend $80-$100 per month No age requirement Must have working phone Apply in person at the Community Shoppers Guide, downtown Otsego or apply online at: communityshoppersguide net

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Interested In Selling? Call John Peck 989-345-4866

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Otsego Walking Paper Route w/small area that can be driven Get paid to exercise! Approx 2-1/2 hours per week Delivery needs to be done between 6am Fridays - 12noon Saturdays, every weekend $100-$125 per month No age requirement Must have working phone Apply in person at the Community Shoppers Guide, downtown Otsego or online at: communityshoppersguide net

Walking Paper Route in Plainwellwith small driving area! Get paid to exercise! Approx 2-1/2 hours per week Delivery needs to be done between 6am Fridays - 12noon Saturdays, every weekend $100-125 per month Must have reliable car/truck & working phone Apply in person at the Shoppers Guide, downtown Otsego or apply online at: communityshoppersguide net

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Must be a resident of Gun Plain Charter Township and 18 years old to apply This position is to fill a vacancy for 19 months, until the November General Election n 2024

Anyone wishing to apply can mail your resume to: Gun Plain Charter Township, P O Box 146, Plainwel , MI 49080 or email to mvandenberg@gunplain org

The Martin Area Resource Center has a nice supply of free clothing Infants to adults

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Clothing is good quality

1445 10th St , Martin Walk-ins welcome during center hours

Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am- 2pm

Red Cross Blood Drive May 2nd from 12-5:45

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Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do so in an effort to make their homes better align with modern styles and sensibilities

Regardless of why a homeowner chooses to renovate, the need to do so is often evident to the naked eye, especially when the time comes to update home exteriors

Curb appeal is often discussed in regard to the effects it can have when selling a home But curb appeal is equally impor tant for homeowners who aren’t putting their homes on the market A well-maintained, aesthetically appealing home is a source of pride, while a home with fading curb appeal can make homeowners feel a little sheepish Homeowners who want their homes to maintain their curb appeal can look for signs that it’s time to update their home exteriors

• Curling shingles: The roof may not be the first thing people think of when pondering curb appeal, but a damaged roof can contribute to problems that ultimately affect

the exterior and interior of the home Multiple curling shingles indicate it’s time to replace the roof The sight of curling shingles is not pretty, but the larger issue in such instances is the potential for costly water damage when water gets in through the affected shingles

• Dated entry door: Many home improvement experts insist they can determine when a home was built or most recently renovated simply by looking at the front door Steel and glass doors are popular in modern homes, so homeowners with front doors with ornate designs and oval glass inser ts can likely benefit from an upgrade to their entryway A modern front door can make a statement and real estate experts note how popular updated front doors are among buyers

• Unsightly landscaping: It’s not only the physical components of the home that may suggest an update is necessary Homeowners without a green thumb may have exterior landscaping that has seen better days If a spring or summer day spent tending to your landscaping is not your ideal weekend pastime, then consider replacing unsightly

landscaping with low-maintenance plants or hardscaping These alternatives to more needy plants can create curb appeal without requiring any extra work for homeowners.

• Cracked driveways/walkways: If the driveway looks like a busy road at the end of snow plowing season, chances are that’s adversely affecting the impression people have of your home In addition, cracked walkways indicate a need for renovations, as these areas are front and center when welcoming guests

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Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home in Plainwell He was born September 10, 1933 in Kalamazoo the son of Stanley and Virginia (Mott)

McNees Stan graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1950 and was drafted into the U S Army He worked at several area businesses over the years including Southerland Paper Mill, Sherwin Williams, Pinkerton Security and for over 23 years at Bohn Aluminum Stan’s greatest hobby was farming He also enjoyed oil painting, making lead soldiers and carpentry He was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego On August 15, 1953 in Kalamazoo he married Carolyn Miller who passed away in 2011 Surviving are his children Linda Jolicoeur of Bloomingdale, Douglas (Judith) McNees of Lawton and Scott (Jeannie) McNees of Bloomingdale; 11 grandchildren, Tammy, Dennis Jr , Joe, Michael, Nathan, Hailey, Kyle, Wyatt, Scotty, Kaitilyn and Emma; several great-grandchildren and his brother, Donald McNees He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sons, Steven and Michael Visitation and funeral service took place Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home with Pastor David Youngs officiating Cremation followed Burial of ashes will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Bloomindale at a later time Contributions in memory of Stan may be made to Christian Neighbors

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AGE 53 - JONES, MI

Dale passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 in Grand Rapids

He was born June 15, 1969 in Plainwell the son of Roland and Helen (Brown) Wallace Dale worked at J&L Electric and IBEW in Indiana as an electrician He also owned and operated Five 2 Outdoors and KR Pizzas Dale was an avid outdoorsman and loved bow hunting On October 19, 1996 in Lawton he married Kerri Pullen who survives Also surviving are his daughter, Kyler Wallace of Paw Paw; mother, Helen Wallace of Otsego; siblings, Brett (Debbie) Wallace of Otsego and Veronica (Mike) Eckler of Dorr; 2 nephews; 1 niece; 2 great-nephews and a great-niece He was preceded in death by his father Friends may visit with Dale’s family from 4-7 PM, Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A M , Friday, April 28, 2023 with Pastor Jeremy Africa officiating Cremation will follow Contributions in memory of Dale may be made to the Humane Society of Cass County

Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego

Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com

Daniel Herrington of Plainwell, MI passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 81 He was born on August 29, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Bernard and Luella (Kebert) Herrington He grew up in Alamo, MI and moved to Gun Lake around the age of 9 He graduated from Delton High School Growing up in the Gun Lake area he developed a love for water skiing on the lake, hunting in the woods, and snow skiing at Timber Ridge He loved everything to do with cars: shows, NASCAR races, stock car races, and working on them He was skilled in woodworking, having built bassinets for all of his grandchildren He was always inventing something to make a job easier In 1964 he was drafted into the United States Army for the Vietnam Conflict Serving honorably, he was discharged in 1970 When he returned home he began working for Checker Motors before moving on to become an Iron Worker for the local union until he retired in 2003 For the last fifteen years he was an active member of the VFW Post 3030 He could be seen participating in the local parade, working the fish fry, serving on the honor guard for the funerals of other veterans, or helping wherever he was needed More than anything Daniel loved his family, especially his grandchildren He never missed an event or opportunity to spend time with them Daniel is preceded in his passing by his parents and sister: Sherry Herrington Left to cherish Daniel’s loving memory is his wife of forty-eight years: Barbara (Fitzpatrick) Herrington; children: Budd (Kimberly) Hybels and Brad (Aimee) Herrington; grandchildren: Alex and Emma Herrington, and Skyra, Grace, and Blake Hybels; sister: Sally (Clarence) Collison; and numerous nieces nephews and in-laws In accordance with the family’s wishes a public visitation will take place at Avink McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes, 120 South Woodhams Street, Plainwell, MI 49080, on Monday, May 1, 2023, from 4:00 P M until 7:00 P M Following the visitation Daniel will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery of Orangeville Township, MI on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 11:00 A M Friends and family are invited to a luncheon hosted at the Otsego VFW afterward Memorials made in Daniel’s memory may be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3030 Envelopes are available at the funeral home

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

James N. KIRVAN

AGE 76 - HARRISON TN

Mr James N Kirvan age 76, of Harrison, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Mr Kirvan was born in Plainwell, MI, on January 28, 1947, the son of the late Noel Kirvan and Edna Olson Kirvan He retired from M&M Mars in 2001 Mr Kirvan could fix anything and enjoyed traveling, shooting guns, playing golf, and was an avid reader In addition to his parents, Mr Kirvan was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Kirvan, and son, Darren Kirvan Survivors include his daughter, Angela Turner; granddaughter, Lindsay Lane (Zac); grandson, Evan Turner; greatgranddaughter, Nora Lane; two sisters, Pamela Overhuel and Nola Harps (Gary); and several nieces and nephews

Arrangements by Heritag

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Audrey PRIDE

AGE 52- LAWTON, MI

Live life to the fullest! A statement spoken by many for a multitude of reasons

These words were the embodiment of how Audrey Pride lived her life Being diagnosed with a heart condition at an early age never stopped Audrey from devoting her life to her twin daughters or traveling with her family every chance she got Audrey made up her mind to be a true friend to many dedicate her life to caring for her twin daughters, and be a loving wife to her husband Audrey made sure to love her family with her whole heart, always making sure to attend every family function and event Those that knew Audrey often described her as having determination, grit, and character Audrey has left this world too soon but has also left footprints on the hearts of those that knew and loved her forever Greg (Donald) and Madeleine Alexander, April 11, 1971, was a very precious day as they welcomed their daughter, Audrey Audrey was one of three children for Donald and Madeleine The couple also had children Allison and Andrew Greg (Donald) Alexander worked as a Spanish Teacher, Principal, and Superintendent for Martin High School Madeleine Alexander worked as a Radiographer for Kalamazoo Radiology Audrey grew up in both Parchment and Martin, Michigan The Alexander family enjoyed tent camping, annual trips to Florida and weekends at the family cottage Graduating from Martin High School in 1989, Audrey went on to attend Western Michigan University She graduated in 1993 with a BSA and again in 2002 with an MA While in high school, Audrey enjoyed being a band member and was first chair and soloist She was also a member of the National Honor Society Audrey loved spending time with those that she loved most In 1987 during high school, Audrey met a young man named, Steve Pride The couple shared their first date at a Schoolcraft/Martin football game

The pair began dating in 1987 and committed their hearts to each other in marriage on August 6, 1994

Early in their relationship, Audrey and Steve enjoyed going to the movies and dinner Audrey never gave up on her dream to have children She was determined to have children of her own After a heartbreaking and grueling journey, Steve and Audrey welcomed their beloved twin daughters Anna & Clara, on Valentine’s Day in 2008 The proudest moment of Audrey s life was the birth of her twins

From that moment on, she dedicated her life to being a wonderful and loving mother She attended every sporting event despite not enjoying sports very much Once the twins were born, the family enjoyed making many fun memories together The annual trip

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to cut a family Christmas tree down being one of Audrey’s favorites She also would take an annual girl’s trip with Anna and Clara and her friend Jennifer Kroll who also had twin daughters All the spare time that Audrey had was spent with her family and friends Audrey loved to get together on the holidays and attend family gatherings Traveling was another favorite of Audrey’s She loved going places with her daughters and husband The family just recently returned from a trip to Madrid, Spain Audrey built many lifelong friendships during her tenure at Vicksburg High School as a Spanish and Social Studies teacher She committed herself to every one of her students Audrey also had a passion for speaking Spanish both in the classroom and at home to her family Some of Audrey’s hobbies included: scrapbooking, sewing, and crafting with her daughters An avid HGTV viewer, Audrey also enjoyed updating and renovating her home As an avid reader Audrey loved to visit the Antwerp Library She would share books with friends as well as recommendations on titles “I am going to live life ” Audrey often said this throughout her life and was never one to be dragged down by her lifelong heart condition Many did not know how sick she was or the health issues that she struggled with daily Instead of dwelling on her health issues, Audrey decided to devote herself to being a dedicated mother, friend, and partner to her husband Family always came first Famous actor Michael J Fox once said “Family is not an important thing It’s everything ” Audrey certainly lived her life proving that family truly is everything Audrey Pride died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Members of her family include her husband Steve, her daughters: Anna Elizabeth and Clara Guinevere Pride; siblings: Allison (David) Boysen and Andrew Alexander (Jillian Sevick); her mother Madeleine Alexander She was preceded in death by her father Greg (Donald) Alexander Life Story Service will be held at 4 pm on Friday, April 28th Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes 6080 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo (269) 375-2900 A reception will where food, drinks and stories will be shared will follow in the Life Story Center Please visit Audrey’s webpage at BetzlerLifeStory com to archive favorite memories, photos and sign her guestbook Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association

Arrangements by Betzler Life Story Funeral Home Kalamazoo Messages of condolence may be posted at www Betzlerlifestory com

To Our Family & Friends,

and it will always be remembered. I am forever grateful

Earline DePauw & Family

Stanley L. MCNEES AGE 89 - PLAINWELL MI

Your words have comforted me, your support has strengthened me and your love has sustained me.

I extend my deepest thanks to all my family and friends for all your kindness during our greatest sadness. I appreciate it more than words can express,

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You’re invited to an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing

Saturday, April 29 • 6:00pm

Traditional Hymns, Special Music & Food!

YOU’LL HAVE A GREAT TIME!

Oak Grove Bible Church

7655 Ravine Road, Kalamazoo • 370-1912 (Across from Kalamazoo Speedway)

I DA R E YO U TO B E L OV E D . . .

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters Psalm 23:1-2

“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber But he who enters by a door is the shepherd of the sheep To him the gatekeeper opens The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out ” John 10:1-3

REFLECTION: Anytime you hear Jesus say, “tr uly, tr uly” or “ver ily, ver ily”, it means something ver y impor tant is going to be taught In the above verse from John, Jesus is war ning Chr istians to be aler t to leaders who cause confusion about God’s Kingdom They will look like Chr istians and even talk like Chr istians, but they are not rebor n Chr istians with the Spir it of God in them They have the spir it of human initiative These wolves in sheep clothing do their best to divide God’s chosen ones In the ear ly histor y of the church these degenerate Israelites pretended to be Chr ist followers and tr ied to alter the Gospel message of Chr ist Nothing is more alar ming to me than hear ing of a minister leading Jesus’ flock away from the Gospel The Doctr ine of Chr ist is clear Chr ist is the only pathway to eter nal life We all need to be on guard against being deceived by counterfeit shepherds Who are they, and what are they like? Chr ist descr ibes them as thieves and robbers who tr y to steal God’s love from us

PRAYER TIME: Lord Jesus, I ask that you keep my thinking clear and my focus on you Thank you for always looking out for me In Jesus’ Name, Amen

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indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber or sleep Psalm 121:4

By Rev Dan M nor - revdminor1945@gmail com

There is an old stor y about our late President D w i g h t D E i s e n h owe r ( o u r n a t i o n ’s 3 4 t h President) He confided in a close fr iend that he had a personal habit that ser ved him well Before he went to bed at night he would pray, “Dear Lord, it is time for me to sleep, please watch over our nation while I sleep I’ll talk to you again in the mor ning ” Good news: Our God never sleeps!

There is an interesting back stor y to the 121st Psalm In ancient times believers made per iodic pilgr images to Jer usalem It was a long walk that took several days They would camp out at night in the deser t There was always the danger that wild animals or robbers might attack them at night So to protect themselves, a guard or sentr y would be stationed high upon a nearby hill The s e n t r y wo u l d s o u n d a n a l a r m i f d a n g e r approached them

There was, however, a great fear the pilgr ims had What if the sentr y fell asleep? With that thought in mind, the psalm begins with the following inspir ing words:

“I lift my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and ear th ” (Psalm 121: l, 2) It is always good to be reminded that God is the source of our strength Let me introduce you to our God who never sleeps

GOD IS ABLE

“He will not let your foot slip ” (Psalm 121:3) One day the God who is able to keep us from fa l l i n g “ w i l l p r e s e n t yo u b e fo r e h i s g l o r i o u s presence without fault with great joy – to the only God our Savior ” (Jude 24-25)

GOD IS ACCESSIBLE

A fr iend of mine gives me many ways of getting in t o u c h w i t h h i m O n l i n e s c h e d u l e r, a c c e s s calendar by link, text, call, email, or in-person

Jesus is our intercessor to God In Hebrews 7:25 we read, “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them ” This means we have access to God 24/7

GOD IS APPROACHABLE

Jesus said, “He who comes to me, I will not tur n away” (John 6:37) Again, we can tur n to Jesus any day, in any situation, for any reason at any time He never sleeps! He is “On Call” 24/7!

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In times of need, we do not tur n to the hills We tur n to the One who made them - The God who never sleeps

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for always being near In Your strong name Amen

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Garage Sale: May 6, 9am-5pm One day only! 2496 W B Ave , Plainwell 49080 Air fryer, charcoal g rill, women’s clothing, boys/young men’s clothing, futon, lots of misc

Multi-Family Garage Sale: May 5-6, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm 448 M-89, Plainwell (between 4th & 5th street) Household goods, bathroom vanity, toys, blankets, lots of quality items

Multi-Family Garage & Barn Sale: May 4-6 at 1782 116th Ave (M-222) 8am-4pm Details on Craisglist & Garage Sale Finder

Garage Sale: 5/4-5/5, 8am-5pm 718 Kay St , Otsego Furniture, household, outdoor items No kids stuff

Note Date Change! Rummage Sale: Friday, May 5, 9am-3pm Otsego United Methodist Church, 223 E Allegan St (M-89) Clothing, household items, crafts and more

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Pets & Supplies

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Miscellaneous

Retirement Sale: Store Fixtures for Sale! Cash reg isters, desktop computer, 3 sheds, backroom shelving, product fixtures and more! Call (269)692-2155 for viewing and pricing appointments Jo’s Hallmark, Plainwell (Oaks Crossing Mall), next to Walmart

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Vehicles For Sale

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Services

Chad’s Mowing - Line up your mowing now! Free estimates Call/text 269-615-1447 or 269-397-0147

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

Dan's Tree Service: Professional trimming, removal, lot clearing, tree bracing/cabling, custom sawmilling, high ranger chipper, stump grinder, free estimates Senior discount Fully insured Veteran Owned www danstreeinc com (269)664–5455 or Matt (269)569-1031

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

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Scott Keyzer Roofing: Call Scott for all your roofing, gutter screen installation and repair needs Free estimates (269)929-3149

Drywall/Repair Work: 36 years experience Big and small jobs Fully insured Call Tom Teunessen (616)218-2877

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

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R&B Services accepting new lawn mowing customers Spring cleanups, brush hauling, pruning Free estimates (269)720-8384

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

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

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

Small Eng ine Repair Mowers, blowers, yard tractors, rototillers, chainsaws Pick up & delivery available Joe's Lawn & Garden, (269)673-8736, corner 26th & M-89

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Attention All Dads! Mother’s Day is fast approaching If you have a child aged 7 or older who would like to surprise Mom with a pretty, handmade Mother’s Day card, we have 2 sessions available; May 2nd and 9th, 5 till 7 pm Cost per child is $5 Please allow 30 minutes Children must be accompanied by an adult A little about myself: I’ve been designing and making g reeting cards for about 50 years, and have taught many classes It’s something I really enjoy, and like to share with others To book a seat, please call Magg ie at: The Creative Vintage Cove 128 E Allegan St, Otsego (269) 694-1243

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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 Rod Fuller (269)685-4034/ (269)808-2402, www rctreeservice com

Monty’s Tree Service: Licensed/insured Free estimates (269)204-8207 We also sell and deliver bulk firewood!

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