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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY • August 22
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration/Packet pick-up at City Hall Courts Open to Practice/Have Fun
6:00pm Charity Basketball Games - for Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance Community Teams Compete
SATURDAY • August 23
6:00am - Staff Arrives
7:00am - 12:00pm
Registration/Packet pick-up at City Hall
8:00am - Opening Ceremonies
8:30am - Games Begin 9:00am - 4:00pm
3 POINT COMPETITION Finals at 4:30pm 12:00pm SLAM DUNK at 12Noon PRIZES FOLLOWING:
- $500 Top Prize
- $200 2nd Place
- $100 3rd Place
4:00pm-6:00pm - Games Wrap Up
SUNDAY • August 24
7:00am - Staff Arrives
8:00am - Games Begin 9:00am-3pm - Free Throw Competition 4:00pm-6:00pm Games Wrap Up & Clean Up
$500 Top Prize Slam Dunk Contest
Volunteers Needed
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
AUGUST 21 & 22
8:00am - 5:00pm
Placing hoops on streets, set the stages, sports courts, kids court, Threads by Gus, trophies, registration/packet pick up, the charity game and more
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 23 & 24
8:00am - 5:00pm 60 people needed (2 shifts) both days, the refs keep score, you record it To volunteer, go to www.tog etherotsegoprospers.org and click on the button that says “VOLUNTEER SIGN UP” WORK A FULL SHIFT YOU GET BREAKFAST OR LUNCH & A T-SHIRT!
House For Sale: Otsego, 4 bdrm , 2 bath, 1,828 sq ft Outdoorsman’s Dream, 10 7 acres, polebarn, stock pond, food plots, wildlife right in yard, excellent hunting, quiet, nearest neighbor 1/2 mile $450,000 269-762-1310
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
We Buy Houses! Cash for your home, any condition Call Brad Boone (269)207-5691
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
Sales
Church Sale: July 26, 10:00am-5:00pm, July 27, Noon-5:00pm, First Presbyterian Church, 200 Cutler Street, Allegan, MI Antiques, household items, furniture, jewelry, collectibles & more!
Downsizing Sale: Lots of craft and teaching items, plus-size clothing, 2 snowblowers, and lots of misc Priced to sell Fri , July 18, 8-5pm and Sat., July 19, 10-1pm. 8555 N 12th St , Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Barn Sale: Lots of Harley Davidson collectables, Boyd Bears, motorcycle cycle riding gear, tools, camping stuff Thursday, July 17, Friday, July 18 1560 112th Ave , Otsego, 9am-5pm, cash/credit
Multi-Family Garage Sale: July 24th-26th, 9am-5pm, 1694 Oak St , Otsego Household items, toys, books, kids and teen clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes and so much more!
Amish-built storage sheds star ting at $2,500 We deliver anywhere in Michigan! Call 989-832-1866 DanDanTheMattressMan com
An Amish Log Headboard & Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set Brand new-never used, sell all for $375 Call anytime, 989-923-1278
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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
Farm
1939 Allis-Chalmers “B“ Tractor, good shape, $850 Master Tow two wheel car dolly, $500 (269)382-2067
Lawn & Garden
Multi-family Sale: July 25 & 26, 8:30am-5:00pm Antique & Vintage items, household, women's clothing xs-xl, shoes, books, puzzels & games 1580 S Main St , Martin
Multi-Family Garage Sale: 133 Maple St , Plainwell Thurs -Sat , Juully 24-26, 9am-?
Moving Sale! 4234 N 2nd St , Kalamazoo July 24-25-26 from 9am to 3pm, Kubota tractor, dog fence, 33 gallon air compressor, Elliptical, weights with stand, furniture, golf clubs, 2 marble top end tables, lamps, woodstove, and glassware Lots of miscellaneous Items! You don’t want to miss this sale!
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
E and N Services (269)680-1550 Lawn care, yard cleanup, landscaping, retaining walls, land clearing, power washing, painting, general hauling, tree and bush trimming. Commercial/residential. Fully insured ennservices49080@yahoo com
Home Improvement
Cut’n Loose Salon would like to introduce our New Stylist Sharon Price! Many years experience! Walk-ins now available or by appointment Sharon’s available: Thurs 1pm-7pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm She is looking forward to meeting you! 125 N Main, Plainwell, (269)685-1600
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
and
Monty’s Tree Service:
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Services
Ron’s Painting, Since 1980! Painting, Staining, Interior/Exterior, Residential/ Commercial. Pressure washing, aluminum/vinyl siding repaint specialists Insured, free estimates, senior & military discount Family-owned/operated Call (269)217-3825
Concrete Flatwork: For all your concrete flatwork needs! Pole barn, floors, driveways, driveway replacement, sidewalks, patios Bobcat services available (269)509-2153
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
Propane Tank Filling: All sizes including RVs Ace Hardware, downtown Plainwell 135 N Anderson (269)225-1061
Quality Clock Repair House calls on Grandfather clocks, free pickup & delivery of all others Call Andrew Dirkse (616)990-8885
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
Standing Timber Wanted: Walnut, Oak, Maple Highest prices paid Payment in advance 269-998-1839
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
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
Swegles Handyman Service: Roofing, plumbing, decks, all home repairs Insured, quality work 269-243-0468
E and N Services (269)680-1550 Lawn care, yard cleanup, landscaping, retaining walls, land clearing, power washing, painting, general hauling, tree and bush trimming. Commercial/residential. Fully insured ennservices49080@yahoo com
269 Exteriors: Now Booking for siding, gutters, drywall and decks Licensed/insured Free estimates (269)806-0690
Budget Lawn Care - Now accepting new lawn care accounts Call Mike 269-271-1280
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
Hiring Blueberry Pickers Paying cash each day for clean, quality-picked berries Pickers as young as 14 Years Old may apply Picking 7 days/week Call now for information and when we star t Forstner Blueberry Farm (269)650-4504
NOW H I R I NG! Full-Time AUTO DETAILER
...with the willingness to
Auctions
Cheshire
The Detailer will also cautiously move cars on the proper ty, organizing them in a presentable manner
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST:
• Have a valid MI Dr iver’s license
• Have a good Motor Vehicle Record
• Be flexible in wor k duties
• Have a histor y of being punctual
• Be able to pass a dr ug test
• Pass a cr iminal background check
• Have the ability to wor k four weekdays plus Saturday
We ask that all employees maintain a distraction-free work environment, which incudes refraining from using personal cell phones during working hours
Please g et in touch with Mark for details at:
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or email your resume to mdebruyne@ameritech net
E and N Services (269)680-1550 Lawn care, yard cleanup, landscaping, retaining walls, land clearing, power washing, painting, general hauling, tree and bush trimming. Commercial/residential. Fully insured ennservices49080@yahoo com
Driving 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
- MANAGER WANTEDFull-time at our M89 Plainwell Location Must be self-motivated, able to work days, nights & weekends Must be a multitasker Show up on time Competitive pay Apply in person. See Ronnie.
- KITCH EN H ELP WANTEDFull-time & par t-time available Experience preferred but not necessary, willing to train M89 Plainwell location Apply in person. See Ronnie
Looking For Extra Cash? Driving Route for the Community Shoppers Guide is open in the Doster area Route is approx 2 5-3 5 hours/week done between Friday at 6amSaturday at noon $200-$250/month Must have reliable transpor tation, working phone and 2 people to deliver (one drives, one hangs papers) Apply in person, downtown Otsego or at communityshoppersguide net
Health/Fitness
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Rising Vitality Farm Auction, July 30 in Howell, M I Tractors, implements, hoop house, generators, shop tools, log splitter, homestead supplies, much more! Visit NarhiAuctions com for directions, photos, other great auctions 810-266-6474
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league on Sundays and every Thursday night on a league with the guys from work The kids hold special memories of going with him to bowling night on occasions and getting popcorn at the bowling alley and McDonald’s afterwards He also enjoyed going to the casino with his wife, his brother Doug, sister-in-law Marge and his son and daughter-in-law Herb’s favorite season was summertime Backyard cookouts with his BBQ chicken or hamburgers were the hit of the summer with his family On a nice day, if you were to stop by, you’d find him in his cutoff jeans sitting outs de soaking up the sun, even on the hottest of days, listening to the oldies station on the radio His children will miss those special days with him at the poolside At any gathering he would have his horseshoe pit ready to throw some shoes with anybody willing, a special memory for his children As a dedicated father and grandfather, he also enjoyed supporting his kids and grandchildren by attending their extracurricular activities Herb was proceeded in death by his father, Robert Wicks; mother, Dorthy Cooper; a special stepfather, Max Lukins; and his sister and brother in-law, Bonnie and Bill Gray Herb is survived by the love of his life for 61 years, Bobbie (Smith) Wicks, whom he married on November 9, 1963; his children, Crysta Bartel, Mike (Brandy) Wicks, Cherri (Mark) Gritter, and Jennifer (Dennis) James; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren with 3 on the way Also surviving are his brother, Doug (Marge) Wicks and sister-in-law, Robbi (Skip) Drake Cremation has taken place upon his wishes at Ofield Funeral home of Grand Rapids, MI A Celebration of Life will be held on August 31, 2025, from 1-3 pm at the Gun Plain Township Community Center (381 8th St , P ainwell, MI) Donations in Herb’s honor can be made to Wings of Hope Hospice of Allegan Herb was loved so much and will be greatly missed l Arrangements by Ofield Funeral Home Messages of condolence may be posted at www ofieldfuneralhome com
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