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Welcome to Total Local Mason: Summer 2024 Issue!

We’re excited to announce the launch of Total Local Mason, your new quarterly community magazine. You might remember us as CRG Directories and more recently as Total Local. We published the business directory (a.k.a. “phone book”) that’s been a Mason staple since 1993.

Now, we’re expanding our horizons!

Our first issue still includes the reliable business directory you’ve come to depend on, but there’s much more to discover. Inside, we feature stories on pursuing careers in the skilled trades, tips for financing and purchasing your first home, and what was growing in the golden fields around Mason this spring. In future editions, we look forward to bringing you more unique stories and features about all things Mason, Michigan.

Last year’s feature on the Sun Dried Music Festival was a big hit, and many of you asked for more. We listened! Community magazines like ours have proven successful in towns similar in size to Mason. They’re beneficial for local businesses, especially those with seasonal offerings, and provide an excellent platform for community groups, schools, and local governments to share their news.

Our vision for Total Local Mason is to create an engaging, interesting publication that helps you connect with our vibrant community and supports our local businesses. We hope you find it to be a valuable resource and enjoy reading it as much as we enjoy putting it together.

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CONTENTS Featured Articles

10 Exploring a Career in

Skilled Trades: A Path Worth Considering

14 Guide to Financing and

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Buying Your First Home

16 The Golden Fields: Canola

Production in Mid-Michigan

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Contents 3 Letter from the Publisher 4 Classified Form 7 Crosswords 9 Need an Extra Copy?

10-17 Featured Articles 18 Word Search 19 Gift Card Giveaway Rules & Sudoku Puzzle

20-41 Business Directory 42 Purchase a Listing 43 Kid Scoop 45 Puzzle Solutions 46 Index to Advertisers

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Exploring a Career in Skilled Trades: A Path Worth Considering The Hands-On Route to Success By: Teresa Miller

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eciding on a career path is a significant decision, but if you’re inclined towards hands-on work that yields immediate, tangible results, the skilled trades are worth considering. These professions are not just jobs; they are critical roles that keep society running smoothly and offer personal fulfillment, financial stability, and numerous other benefits. Students in Mason may embark on a journey in pursuing a career in the skilled trades in a variety of programs available through Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Variety, a sense of accomplishment, and financial considerations contribute to high job satisfaction in many of the skilled trades. Working in a trade often means no two days are the same. The work can involve different locations, varied projects, and unique challenges, which keeps the workday interesting and dynamic. There is a unique satisfaction that comes from crafting or repairing something with your own hands. Additionally, skilled trade jobs often offer competitive salaries that are comparable to or even exceed those of jobs requiring a four-year college degree.

BENEFITS OF THE SKILLED TRADES

“Michigan’s employers are seeking to fill skilled trades positions more than ever before,” said Jamie Engel, Executive Director for Career & Technical Education at Ingham Intermediate School District. “The shortage of trained workers in fields such as manufacturing, construction and automotive is expected to continue through 2030.

Students who take advantage of Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, such as those offered at the Wilson Talent Center in Mason, can leave high school workready, often with on-the-job training through work-based learning experiences or apprenticeship opportunities.”

Pursuing a career in the skilled trades can be a smart, rewarding decision. Skilled trades people are always in high demand due to the essential nature of their work, which includes construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and more. The persistent need for these skills means that job security in this sector tends to be robust.

Other financial advantages for skilled trades people include the opportunity to work overtime and the opportunity for advancement. Skilled trades people can advance in their careers by increasing levels of certification and specialization, by moving into management and supervisory roles, or by going into business for themselves.

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We hear regularly from students that they ‘learn best by doing’ and that’s what these programs allow them to do – learn in a handson environment,” said Jamie Engel, Executive Director for Career & Technical Education at Ingham Intermediate School District.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE SKILLED TRADES For those who prefer active, engaging work environments over desk jobs, skilled trades provide the opportunity to work with their hands, solve practical problems, and see tangible results. Here are just a few of the fields available in the skilled trades: • ELECTRICIAN: Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power systems in homes, businesses, and factories, ensuring that electricity is safely and efficiently brought to every device that needs it.

• PLUMBER: Plumbers install and repair pipes and fixtures that carry water, gas, or other fluids in residential and commercial settings. They are critical in designing systems that effectively manage water and waste.

• CARPENTER: Carpenters construct and repair structures, buildings, and homes. Some work as builders, others as remodelers, or they may also build custom furniture and cabinetry.

• HVAC TECHNICIAN: HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.

Some work in commercial buildings and others service or install equipment in homes.

• WELDER: Welders use equipment to join metal parts, fixing and fabricating metal structures, tools, and vehicles across a variety of industries. Welding requires a steady hand and precise attention to detail.

Heavy equipment operation at the Wilson Talent Center

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/MECHANIC: Heavy equipment operators work with large machinery and vehicles used in construction, mining, agriculture, and other industries. They also need to know how to maintain, and repair heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, excavators, and loaders.

• AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC: Automotive technicians diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles.

They work on engines, transmissions, brakes, and other mechanical and electrical systems.

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EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BUILD A BRIGHT FUTURE From electricians wiring up our world to plumbers ensuring our water runs smoothly, skilled tradespeople are the backbone of our infrastructure. But how does one get started in this fulfilling line of work? High school CTE programs serve as a launching pad, providing students with the practical skills, industry connections, and career readiness needed to thrive in the trades.

CTE programs provide students with hands-on experience and exposure to various occupations, helping them discover their passions and strengths. Juniors and Seniors at Mason High School who are interested in the skilled trades attend high school for a half day. Then they attend a skilled trades CTE program for a half day at the Wilson Talent Center in the construction trades, welding technology, automotive technology, engineering technologies, or precision machining technology. The Wilson Talent Center also offers CTE programs in a variety of other fields including health care, cosmetology, criminal justice, and culinary arts.

HOW YOU CAN HELP STUDENTS GOING INTO THE SKILLED TRADES Embrace the opportunity to make a lasting impact in your field by supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) at the Wilson Talent Center! They are actively seeking industry experts to serve as guest speakers, mentors, and advisors.

Here’s how you can leverage your professional knowledge to shape the future workforce: • Join a CTE program advisory committee • Engage as a guest speaker • Arrange student tours or job shadowing experiences • Provide apprenticeships, internships, and job placements Learn more about the Wilson Talent Center at www.inghamisd.org/wtc/. For information about getting involved, call (517) 244-1330.

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“In addition to the work-based learning experiences that allow students to see first-hand what the world of work will look like, CTE students have the opportunity to earn state and national industry certifications, making them a more valuable employee,” said Engel. We hear regularly from students that they ‘learn best by doing’ and that’s what these programs allow them to do – learn in a hands-on environment.”

From using tools to mastering technical knowledge, students gain practical skills directly applicable to the workforce. Through the Wilson Talent Center’s partnerships with local businesses and professionals, these programs offer networking opportunities and real-world insights.

Each program helps to prepare students for immediate employment and further education. Some offer industryrecognized certifications.

TRANSITIONING FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREER With a solid foundation from CTE programs, students seamlessly transition into the workforce or pursue advanced training. Armed with practical skills, industry connections, and a clear career path, they can enter careers in the skilled trades, shaping the world around them one project at a time.

“My experience in the Welding Technology program at the Wilson Talent Center provided me with the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce confidently,” said Mason Fjoser, a recent Mason High School graduate. “I was able to gain hands-on experience at Technique, Inc., through work-based learning which allows me to use my training and hands-on experience in a real-world setting. I also had many opportunities to job shadow various employers in our area.”

Choosing a career in the skilled trades isn’t just about finding a job—it’s about pursuing an occupation that offers stability, satisfaction, and meaningful impact. High school CTE programs serve as the first step on this journey, empowering students with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed in the workforce. Whether you’re wiring circuits, welding metal, or building structures, the world of skilled trades awaits—ready to welcome you into its ranks.

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A Wilson Talent Center Student in the automotive program.

My experience in the Welding Technology program at the Wilson Talent Center provided me with the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce confidently,” said Mason Fjoser, a recent Mason High School graduate.

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STEP 3: SAVE FOR A DOWN PAYMENT

of the most significant financial hurdles for first-time Guide to Financing and One homebuyers is the down payment. While some loan allow for lower down payments, saving as much Buying Your First Home programs as possible can open up more options and reduce the overall cost of your mortgage.

A Comprehensive Guide to Financing Your First Home By: Teresa Miller

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wning a home is a dream for many, and turning that dream into reality requires careful planning and smart financial decisions. Financing your first home can be a complex process, but with the right knowledge and steps, you can navigate the journey with confidence. In this article, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to make your homeownership dreams come true.

STEP 1: ASSESS YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH Before you dive into the world of mortgages and loans, it’s crucial to assess your current financial situation. Start by reviewing your credit score, as it plays a significant role in determining your eligibility for a mortgage and the interest rates you’ll be offered. Obtain a credit report from a reputable agency and address any discrepancies or issues.

Next, calculate your debt-to-income ratio, which is the percentage of your gross monthly income that goes toward paying debts. Lenders often use this ratio to evaluate your ability to manage monthly payments. Aim for a ratio below 43%, as it is generally considered a healthy benchmark.

STEP 2: SET A REALISTIC BUDGET Once you have a clear understanding of your financial health, establish a realistic budget for your home purchase.

Consider your current expenses, future financial goals, and potential changes in income. Your budget should not only cover the mortgage but also factor in property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, maintenance costs, and potential homeowners association fees.

Take advantage of online calculators to estimate monthly mortgage payments based on different loan terms and interest rates. This will give you a better idea of the price range you can comfortably afford.

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Experts recommend aiming for a down payment of at least 20% of the home’s purchase price to avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI) and secure better loan terms.

Create a dedicated savings account for your down payment and explore government programs or employer-sponsored assistance that may help you save more efficiently.

STEP 4: EXPLORE MORTGAGE OPTIONS With your finances in order and a down payment in the works, it’s time to explore mortgage options. There are various types of mortgages, each with its own advantages and considerations. Common options include fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages, FHA loans, and VA loans.

Compare interest rates, loan terms, and closing costs from different lenders to find the best fit for your financial situation. Don’t hesitate to consult with mortgage professionals who can provide personalized advice based on your needs.

“Our primary focus is on education. We can evaluate your financial circumstances early in the process, discuss how to enhance your credit, and help you select the most suitable mortgage option,” said Kaitlyn Beno, a Mortgage Loan Originator at Fifth Third Bank. “Many people don’t have a 20% down payment, and while there are various programs available to assist, our role is to guide you in choosing the mortgage that best fits your specific needs.”

Our primary focus is on education. We can evaluate your financial circumstances early in the process, discuss how to enhance your credit, and help you select the most suitable mortgage option,” said Kaitlyn Beno, a Mortgage Loan Originator at Fifth Third Bank.

STEP 5: GET PRE-APPROVED Once you’ve identified a suitable mortgage option, seek preapproval from your chosen lender. This involves providing detailed financial information and undergoing a credit check to determine the maximum loan amount you qualify for.

“Obtaining a pre-approval letter not only strengthens your position when making an offer on a home, but it also clarifies your budget, ensuring you focus on homes within your financial reach,” said Beno. “It’s crucial to avoid spending time considering properties that are beyond your budget.”

STEP 6: FIND THE RIGHT HOME Armed with a pre-approval letter and a solid understanding of your budget, you can start the exciting journey of finding your dream home. Work with a real estate agent who understands your preferences, and explore neighborhoods that align with your lifestyle and future plans.

Consider the long-term aspects of a property, such as its resale potential, school districts, and proximity to essential amenities. Don’t hesitate to attend open houses, ask questions, and gather as much information as possible before making a decision.

Using these strategies can significantly enhance your offer’s attractiveness to sellers, potentially making the difference in securing your dream home.

STEP 8: NAVIGATE THE CLOSING PROCESS Once you’ve found the perfect home and your offer has been accepted, it’s time to navigate the closing process.

This involves finalizing the mortgage, completing a home inspection, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is in order.

Review the closing costs carefully and be prepared to cover expenses such as attorney fees, title insurance, and property taxes. Work closely with your real estate agent and mortgage lender to ensure a smooth and successful closing.

Kaitlyn Beno, a Mortgage Loan Originator at Fifth Third Bank, provides education on the home loan process.

STEP 7: PUTTING IN AN OFFER When buying a home, making your offer stand out to sellers is crucial, especially in competitive markets. It can be discouraging when houses are selling for thousands of dollars over asking price and many are all cash offers. Even if you don’t have cash, but are preapproved for a mortgage, there are other ways to strengthen your offer.

“You might waive contingencies like the home inspection, be flexible on closing dates, or give more earnest money,” said Stacee Robison, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty.

“Some more creative ways include an escalation clause or an appraisal gap guarantee.”

An escalation clause in your offer can automatically increase your bid in response to competing offers, ensuring you don’t overpay yet remain competitive up to a maximum limit. Additionally, including an appraisal gap guarantee is a commitment that you will cover any difference between the offer price and a lower appraised value, providing reassurance to sellers that the sale will proceed as planned.

Stacee Robison, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, is a listing specialist.

HOMEOWNERSHIP AWAITS Financing and buying your first home may seem like a daunting task, but with careful planning and the right steps, you can turn your homeownership dreams into reality.

Assess your financial health, set a realistic budget, save for a down payment, explore mortgage options, get preapproved, find the right home, put in a competitive offer, and navigate the closing process. By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to unlocking the door to your dream home and enjoying the many benefits of homeownership.

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The Golden Fields: Canola Production in Mid-Michigan An Advantageous Crop By: Teresa Miller

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id you see the beautiful yellow fields in the Mason area this spring and wonder what was growing?

The answer is canola or rapeseed, which is often considered the golden crop due to its vibrant yellow flowers and valuable oil content. It is an increasingly popular commodity in the agricultural landscape of Mid-Michigan, including Mason. While canola is primarily associated with Canada, its production in Michigan has been steadily growing.

fatty acids. This makes it a staple in many American kitchens and a key ingredient in processed foods.

GROWING INTEREST IN CANOLA

This dual purpose of canola, providing both nutritious oil and high-protein meal, makes it similar in value to corn and soybeans. While Michigan is not traditionally known for canola production, there is a growing interest in the crop among the state’s farmers. The unique climate and soil conditions in Michigan offer a promising environment for canola production.

Canola is a type of rapeseed, which is a brassica similar to mustard. It was developed in Canada through traditional plant breeding in the 1970s. In fact, the word canola is derived from “Canadian oil” and it was bred to have lower levels of erucic acid and glucosinolates than conventional rapeseed, making it more palatable for human consumption and more versatile in its applications.

Canola’s development not only improved its suitability for consumption, but also enhanced its nutritional profile. The oil extracted from canola is known for its heart-healthy properties, being low in saturated fats and high in omega-3

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ADM in Webberville started handling canola in 2021 and ships canola to Windsor, Canada for processing,” said Tyler Abel, an Account Manager with ADM. A field of canola with green seed pods.

“Canola is processed into canola oil and canola meal,” said Tyler Abel, an Account Manager with ADM. “Canola seed has 45% oil content and is the third most consumed oil after palm and soybean oil. Canola meal is high in protein and used in feed for cattle, swine, and poultry, as well as aquaculture.”

“The economics allow canola to compete for acreage with other row crops,” said Abel. “And, the climate in Michigan provides a strong yield potential.”

BENEFITS OF GROWING CANOLA As interest in canola continues to grow, Michigan’s agricultural sector stands to benefit from diversifying its crop portfolio. Farmers appreciate canola’s relatively low input costs and the advantages it provides in crop rotation, improving soil health and breaking pest and disease cycles.

A resource for farmers looking for more information, Michigan State University (MSU) has been researching canola and its extension services help growers adopt best practices for canola production. MSU’s initiatives include conducting field trials to determine the best varieties for the region and offering guidance on pest management, disease prevention, and sustainable farming techniques.

“Canola in Michigan is worked into the corn and soybean rotation,” said Madelyn Celovsky, Conservation Agronomist

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Educator with Jackson County MSU Extension. “Adding a crop to the rotation means there is a longer time period between crops and more crop diversity is a good tool to have in the toolbox to manage pests and disease.”

Since canola is a brassica, whereas corn and wheat are grasses and soybeans are legumes, farmers who add canola to their rotation have fewer problems with parasitic nematodes, weeds, insects, and diseases. With its deep root structure, canola not only reduces the chance of erosion, but also improves soil structure for subsequent crops.

“Canola is planted after soybeans in the early fall and harvested in July,” said Celovsky. “While it can be no-tilled, even when it isn’t, canola provides ground cover for fields in winter to help prevent soil erosion.”

Besides lending itself to sustainable farming practices, canola also provides economic benefits. It provides cash flow in the early summer, before wheat and other crops are harvested. Also, adding canola can help to balance fluctuating crop production or market prices in any given year.

“Row crop growers can use their current equipment to plant and harvest canola,” said Abel. “If growers are interested in planting canola this year, they should get their seed orders in right away and can work with any account manager at ADM Webberville.”

THE FUTURE OF CANOLA IN MID-MICHIGAN Due to a high demand for canola oil, both domestically and internationally, there is a steady market for canola producers. Farmers in Mid-Michigan are increasingly appreciating the multifaceted advantages of canola for its immediate economic benefits and for enhancing long-term soil health.

With ongoing research, support, and adoption of best practices, canola is poised to become a main-stay in the Mason area. As more farmers embrace this versatile crop, the fields of golden flowers may become an increasingly common sight, symbolizing a thriving and sustainable agricultural future.

Canola pods change from green to brown prior to harvest.

“A farm is more resilient when they spread their risk across different crops,” said Celovsky. “For example, if it is a bad wheat year, it may be a good canola year.”

EXPANDING CANOLA’S HORIZONS Currently, there are a few thousand acres of canola in production in Ingham, Livingston and Shiawassee counties.

With the economic and sustainability benefits of growing canola, the golden fields of canola in our area are likely to expand due to increasing support from both MSU and agribusinesses like ADM.

Canola seeds, while small, are 45% oil.

“ADM in Webberville started handling canola in 2021 and ships canola to Windsor, Canada for processing,” said Abel.

“Our location in Webberville is a drop-off point, providing a market for canola that producers wouldn’t have elsewhere.”

This initiative by ADM has significantly contributed to the growing interest in canola cultivation in Mid-Michigan, as it opens up new opportunities for local farmers. For growers looking to get started with canola, every spring ADM offers an informational meeting and sells Rubisco canola seed.

These meetings are designed to educate and support farmers, ensuring they have the knowledge and resources needed to successfully cultivate canola.

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Canola provides ground cover for fields in winter to help prevent soil erosion,” said Madelyn Celovsky, Conservation Agronomist Educator with Jackson County MSU Extension

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L U N Y X T C S K V A S Q E P R Z V K N R R J U Q D C X P O P S S I O V I R M S H F Q I N C R Y N P I G P E B T U Q H C T A V Y W D W C J T T N N V N I O E Q D U I N R G N I P M A C U I O Q N O L N G C W K N O C M P V F T A E K N U O U E W S G N X C P X L J Y E Z G B P C M P S T N R T Z C I I Z L S V E L F P R X N I T W I D P G B B V Y P G K A L Z F M A M D E S P I G S O T X R G O B I N D Y I B Y N X R Z X F I Y M W K O K R L I I L A I Y M B E H G T S E Y S G R F B A R I U C X O L N H T A F A O B O Q N Y J C H U T H S R I O V C R T B R O A O S K J R C I C E C R E A M B Q F J K N L W A Y E A A Z O U P K W N B M I P U L H I X T K B B Q W R K U G W B X T N N H Q E S E E N F M G S E E B D T I K K M S J I V C D U L M W S T X U M A S O G R G E S A Q W L N B E T P C G L A Z Q S U P N H W Y N S R S V G G J R B L F F A B A W A T E R S K I I N G P G H R T E Y L E L V S B B X G S U G T B E B W N Y L S A S M A S I A I T J E W N A T U F B F I E N J V N P B T Z M K O L I L R I T B M U B U Y T A M N T I U J I E M E D K G F H F M P V V K N P C S F V X I Y M S E S X C R L I Q F T M L Z F R S O A J Z I Q N C N M F I L O D B K P A B H S L Q N C I D M G G E C P B G V O D V S G A N P A T S D A T Q X H D G E X J A J M L P X Y P I U Y Z J R T

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Beach Ball Bonanza G I FT CA R D G I V E AWAY!

Join our exciting beach ball hunt! We’ve hidden three beach balls (see image right) throughout this issue, and they could be anywhere, so be sure to check each page carefully! To enter our gift card giveaway, find all three beach balls, note the location (page number), and describe where they are on the page. You could win a gift card valued up to $150 to a favorite local restaurant or business!

Winners will be chosen at random from all correct entries and notified by email or phone, so don’t forget your contact information.

We will publish the winners’ names and what gift card they received in our next issue. Email your entry to info@totallocal.com or mail it to Total Local, PO Box 305, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Make sure to include your name, address, and phone number. Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2024. Have fun and good luck!

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Please ensure all information is filled out accurately to be eligible for the gift card giveaway. Email the information above to Total Local at info@totallocal.com or mail your form to Total Local, PO Box 305, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Entries must be received by August 31, 2024. Good luck!

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ACCOUNTANTS - ARTIST CUSTOM DESIGN

SIMPLY VINTAGE MARKETPLACE 208 Mason St | Mason MI 48854 517-978-5818

TIMELESS TREASURES

525 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-978-8463

VINTAGE BROOK NOOK LLC

121 W Maple St | Mason MI 48854 517-992-1200

■ APARTMENTS BEACON LAKE APARTMENTS

940 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-8877

■ APARTMENTS - SENIORS

■ ACCOUNTANTS/CPAS

JEFFERSON STREET SQUARE APARTMENTS

CASPER WILLSON WILSON & HOLMES 120 Washington St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5466

www.jenksplumbing.com 2011 Sandhill Rd Mason MI 48854

FREEDOM TAX SERVICES LLC

517-347-0770

790 E Columbia St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4253

■ ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES PLACEMATS 4 YOU

PO Box 34 | Frankenmuth MI 48734 989-682-8444

■ AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS

See our ad next page

MID-MICHIGAN MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION INC Leslie MI 49251

517-589-8920

■ AIRPORTS MASON JEWETT FIELD

Mason MI 48854

517-676-9700 See our ad page 31

655 Aviation Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-244-0666

517-655-7040

See our ad next page

INGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL & SHELTER

■ ANTIQUES MAGPIE TALES

205 Mason St | Mason MI 48854 517-978-3500

MAPLE STREET MALL

108 W Maple St | Mason MI 48854 517-244-9444

OLD MILL ANTIQUES

207 Mason St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1270

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KIWANIS VILLAGE OF MASON

219 Kiwanis Dr | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6890

■ APPAREL & GIFTS ACTION APPAREL

207 E Kipp Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-712-9207

K & S DESIGNS

100 State St | Mason MI 48854 517-295-3574

■ APPLIANCE REPAIR

■ ANIMAL CONTROL www.ac.ingham.org 600 Buhl St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-8370

www.briggsmechanicalinc.com 409 S Putnam St Williamston MI 48895

500 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6008

1668 W Dansville Rd Mason MI 48854

517-676-5895

See our ad next page

■ ART INSTRUCTION DAWNS ART TO YOU Mason MI 48854 517-525-6346

■ ARTIST CUSTOM DESIGN PVMETAL VIDEO

384 S Every Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-525-0464

APPLIANCE REPAIR IN YOUR HOME LAUNDRY REFRIGERATION KITCHEN APPLIANCES Serving Ingham County Since 1960

517-676-5895

1668 W Dansville Rd Mason

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■ AUTO REPAIR

ASPHALT PAVING - BOWLING LANES

800 N Cedar St Mason MI 48854

517-676-4006

See our ad next page

DAVIS AUTOMOTIVE INC

124 Mason St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4110

PARSON’S SERVICE

■ ASPHALT PAVING & SEALING TOMCO ASPHALT INC

3694 W Columbia Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5600

■ ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE CRAFT CARE HOMES

588 S Edgar Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1558

GREEN ACRES OF MASON

1025 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1484

■ AUCTION & AUCTIONEERS SHERIDAN REALTY & AUCTION CO 740 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9800

YUTZY’S AUCTION SERVICE 4431 N Chester Rd | Charlotte MI 48813

517-543-7113

■ AUTO BODY REPAIR MASON AUTO BODY REPAIR INC 805 Kerns Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9011

SWAB COLLISION www.islandcityassistedliving.com 1507 Kyle St Eaton Rapids MI 48827

517-233-0000 See our ad next page

■ ATTORNEYS MICHIGAN AUTO LAW

122 S Main St Ste 220 | Ann Arbor MI 48104 734-230-2176

NOUD & NOUD ATTORNEYS AT LAW 155 W Maple St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6010

■ ATTRACTIONS - HAUNTED AWAKEN HAUNTED ATTRACTION

4760 Churchill Rd | Leslie MI 49251 517-930-0791

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215 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5888

■ AUTO DEALERS LaFONTAINE BUICK GMC OF LANSING 5901 S Pennsylvania Ave | Lansing MI 48911 517-507-4955

SHAHEEN CHEVROLET OF LANSING 632 American Rd | Lansing MI 48911 517-394-0330

■ AUTO MANUFACTURERS GESTAMP MASON LLC

200 Kipp Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-244-8800

408 W Columbia St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9166

■ BAKERIES SCHWARTZ FAMILY MARKET 4200 S Williamston Rd Stockbridge MI 49285 517-589-0827

■ BANDS & ORCHESTRAS MASON ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY PO Box 473 | Mason MI 48854 517-676-3871

■ BANKS & BANKING SERVICES COMMERCIAL BANK

322 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-0500

DART BANK

368 S Park St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-3661

FIFTH THIRD BANK

606 W Columbia St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4292

INDEPENDENT BANK

190 W Kipp Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-244-9361

■ BANQUET & MEETING HALLS THE JEFFERSON

415 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 910-650-1321

VINTAGE VENUE

174 W Maple St | Mason MI 48854 517-604-6052

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■ BARBERS & BEAUTY SALONS GOLDEN SHEAR HAIR STUDIO

120 E Ash | Mason MI 48854

517-676-1771

HAIR & COMPANY ON ASH

700 W Ash St Ste A | Mason MI 48854 517-244-0700 138 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-244-0400

MIDWEST HAIR LOUNGE

715 Curtis St Ste C | Mason MI 48854 517-294-3544

SALON 130

130 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6130

■ BARRICADES & TRAFFIC CONTROL SPARTAN BARRICADING & TRAFFIC CONTROL INC 781 Hull Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-244-1500

■ BEER & WINE DISTRIBUTORS DAN HENRY DISTRIBUTING

5500 Aurelius Rd | Lansing MI 48911 517-393-7700

■ BILLING SERVICE MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALISTS 108 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-604-6177

MID-MICHIGAN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PO Box 10 | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9788

■ BOILERS

www.jenksplumbing.com 2011 Sandhill Rd Mason MI 48854

517-347-0770 See our ad page 31

■ BOOKS BESTSELLERS BOOKS & COFFEE COMPANY 360 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6648

■ BOWLING LANES & EQUIPMENT CITY LIMITS

801 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2476 SUMMER 2024 EDITION

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WILLIAMSTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BREWERIES - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

369 W Grand River Ave Williamston MI 48895 517-655-1549

■ CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

20450 Civic Center Dr | Southfield MI 48076 517-664-1403

CAPITAL AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC 218 E Maple St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1065

■ BREWERIES BAD BREWING COMPANY

440 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-7664

BOSS CIDER

139 S Main St | Leslie MI 49251 517-878-6044

■ BUSINESS ALLIANCE HOLT BUSINESS ALLIANCE PO Box 331 | Holt MI 48842 517-699-2099

MERIDIAN AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - MABA

PO Box 234 | Okemos MI 48805 517-618-1930

SOUTH LANSING BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 3105 S MLK Jr Blvd Ste 346 Lansing MI 48910 517-204-3687

■ BUSINESS SERVICES AUDIBLE BUSINESS

6760 English Oak Dr | East Lansing MI 48823 517-657-5190

FIRST CHOICE BUSINESS BROKERS 1760 Abbey Rd Ste 200 East Lansing MI 48823 517-749-3741

CHILD AND FAMILY CHARITIES

WELCOME WAGON 517-927-2442

■ CAMPGROUNDS SUNSET PLACE

676 W Dansville Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-525-1972

■ CANDY & CONFECTIONERY LEANNE SWEETS

557 N College Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-420-7314

■ CAR WASHING DIAMOND BRITE CARWASH

705 Curtis St | Mason MI 48854 517-230-1458

MASON EXPRESS WASH

646 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1010

■ CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE LANSING REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 500 E Michigan Ave Ste 200 Lansing MI 48912 517-487-6340

LESLIE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PO Box 214 | Leslie MI 49251 517-589-6918

TRADE NETWORK

3721 W Michigan Ave Ste 201 Lansing MI 48917 517-886-8900 24

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■ CHEMICALS - WHOLESALE & MANUFACTURING

AMERICHEM SALES COMPANY 340 North St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9363

■ CHILD CARE COLT’S & FILLY’S CHILDCARE INC

3700 Harper Rd | Mason MI 48854

517-244-0814

■ CHURCHES ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH

720 W South St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2610

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF STS JAMES CORNELIUS & CYPRIAN 1010 S Lansing St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9111

COMPASS CHURCH

5000 W Columbia Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-273-2173

FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH

1030 W South St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4415

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MASON 131 E Maple St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9333

SMART HOMES INC

210 State St | Mason MI 48854 517-381-5171

4287 Five Oaks Dr | Lansing MI 48911 517-882-4000

masonchamber.org 148 E Ash St Mason MI 48854

517-676-1046

MASON ASSEMBLY OF GOD

425 E South St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2308

C MASON COMMUNITY CHURCH

1000 E Columbia St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5322

MASON FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1706 W Dansville Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5680

MASON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9449

NEW WINE PEOPLE

415 E Maple St | Mason MI 48854 517-977-5945

■ CINEMATOGRAPHY - DRONE

CHOOSE LANSING

500 E Michigan Ave Ste 180 Lansing MI 48912 517-487-0077

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 55 643 Aviation Dr | Mason MI 48854 517-483-3692

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES MASON-HOLT 3743

1111 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-244-0684

FRIENDS OF THE MASON LIBRARY 145 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-525-0933

DRONE TECHNOLOGY COMMAND

INGHAM COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION

6132 Amanda Dr | Eaton Rapids MI 48827 517-836-3312

700 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2428

■ CITY OFFICES CITY OF MASON

www.mason.mi.us 201 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9155

MASON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

www.mason.mi.us 201 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854

■ CLEANING SERVICES 5S CLEANING

Mason MI 48854 517-667-8656

SERVICEMASTER ABSOLUTE HOME & RESTORATION SERVICES 2871 Jolly Rd | Okemos MI 48864 517-676-1626

SWEEP YOU OFF YOUR FEET CLEANING 3243 W Kipp Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-449-2190

■ CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN LEGION BROWNE/CAVENDER POST 148 840 E Columbia St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1651

BOY SCOUT TROOP 141

1010 S Lansing St | Mason MI 48854 517-231-4696

KIWANIS CLUB OF MASON

3684 W Howell Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-204-1993

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 192 1010 S Lansing St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1566

LEAP - LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

1000 S Washington Ave Ste 201 Lansing MI 48910 517-702-3387

MASON FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION 417 W Sycamore St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4175

MASON LIONS CLUB

360 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-244-9515

MASON OPTIMIST CLUB

PO Box 287 | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2791

MASON PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

201 W Ash St Ste 2A | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2484

MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION PO Box 311 | Mason MI 48854 517-618-1399

MASON ROTARY CLUB

PO Box 101 | Mason MI 48854 517-883-1195

MASON SYCAMORE CREEK GARDEN CLUB 200 E Oak St | Mason MI 48854 517-230-1328

MICHIGAN RETAILERS ASSOCIATION 603 S Washington Ave | Lansing MI 48933 517-372-5656

MICHIGAN STEAM ENGINE & THRESHERS CLUB

PO Box 104 | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5160

MID-MICHIGAN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

901 S Cedar St Ste 200 | Mason MI 48854 517-676-0390

SHOW OFF CAR CLUB

415 W Oak St | Mason MI 48854 517-712-4323

VFW POST 7309

1243 Hull Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-749-1084

VILLAGE CRAFTERS

4765 E Dennis Rd | Webberville MI 48892 517-896-7281

■ COFFEE SHOPS BIGGBY COFFEE

661 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2280

■ COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMER SERVICES INC

585 Jewett Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-833-8100

■ CONCRETE - REDI-MIX SHAFER REDI MIX INC

680 Eden Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-629-4800

■ CONCRETE CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

2955 Parman Rd | Dansville MI 48819 517-499-2871

■ CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COMPASS CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS 3868 Kirkwood St | Jackson MI 49203 517-435-6487 SUMMER 2024 EDITION

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■ DENTISTS & ORTHODONTISTS

CONSULTING SERVICES - FARMS

TAMARA C BAUER DDS PC

782 E Columbia St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1091

COOK DENTISTRY

609 W South St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9566

MASON FAMILY DENTISTRY PC

624 S Cedar St Ste 100 | Mason MI 48854 517-676-3770

MB DENTAL SOLUTIONS

230 Temple St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4545

■ CONSULTING SERVICES CORRETTE CONSULTING & SERVICES Mason MI 48854 517-281-6628

■ CONTRACTORS - GENERAL COMMUNITY BUILDING SERVICES LLC 811 Kim Dr | Mason MI 48854 517-604-6214

COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION

160 W Dexter Trl | Mason MI 48854 517-969-3556

HICKS BUILDERS

1427 W Dansville Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2706

LAUX CONSTRUCTION

1018 Hogsback Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-694-0117

MOORE TROSPER CONSTRUCTION CO 4224 Keller Rd | Holt MI 48842 517-694-6310

RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO INC 4150 S Creyts Rd | Lansing MI 48917 517-721-0103

SHADD RYDAHL BUILDERS

PO Box 23097 | Lansing MI 48909 517-927-2655

■ CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES MID-MICHIGAN SNOW EQUIPMENT PO Box 640 | Mason MI 48854 517-244-1830 26

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■ CONVENIENCE STORES FAIRVIEW CORNERS

1885 W Dansville Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-833-9100

■ COOKIES ARTFULLY DELICIOUS COOKIES AND MORE (KO DESIGN WORKS) 1187 Willoughby Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-525-1705

TIMOTHY ZIELINSKI DDS

640 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-3711

■ DEPARTMENT STORES MEIJER

550 Hull Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-244-1900

■ DOORS

■ COUNTY OFFICES INGHAM COUNTY

www.ingham.org 341 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-7200

■ COURT ADVOCATE

www.doorsunl.com PO Box 1182 Jackson MI 49204

877-962-5502 See our ad page 29

CASA FOR KIDS

3303 W Saginaw St Ste B-2 | Lansing MI 48917 517-331-9312

■ CREDIT UNIONS LAFCU

750 Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-622-6600

■ DANCE STUDIOS & INSTRUCTION LIVING ARTS DANCE STUDIO

409 N Cedar Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-819-9361

■ DELICATESSENS THE VAULT DELI

368 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-224-4764

■ DRIVEWAYS - GRAVEL & GRADING FAMILY GRADE & GRAVEL Mason MI 48854 517-202-4120

■ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS JEFF JONES ELECTRICAL SERVICE INC PO Box 442 | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1914

■ EMBROIDERY & SILKSCREENING PAPER IMAGE PRINTING CENTRE

We also offer mailing services, embroidery and screen printing 1900 Cedar St | Holt MI 48842

517-694-2400

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■ ENGINEERS WOLVERINE ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS INC 312 North St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9200

■ ENTERTAINMENT LANSING LUGNUTS

505 E Michigan Ave | Lansing MI 48912 517-485-4500

www.masonoutdoorexpo.com 700 E Ash St Mason MI 48854

517-204-3854

See our ad this page

Saturday July 13th | 10AM - 4PM

GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY $5!

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MASON RAILTIME ADVENTURES PO Box 652 | Mason MI 48854 517-648-1096

POTTER PARK ZOO

1301 S Pennsylvania Ave | Lansing MI 48912 517-483-4222

SOUND SOURCE ENTERTAINMENT 3212 Ingham St | Lansing MI 48911 517-703-3478

SUN DRIED MUSIC FESTIVAL

416 W Oak St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-3595

■ ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS STRATA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 538 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6900

■ EXCAVATING ANDERSON-FISCHER & ASSOCIATES INC 225 E Kipp Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5522

B & T EXCAVATING

4059 Oak St | Leslie MI 49251 517-202-7144

■ FABRIC & SEWING SUPPLIES YARDS OF FABRIC

116 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2973

■ FAIRGROUNDS INGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 700 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2428

■ FARM SERVICES GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES 3515 West Rd | East Lansing MI 48823 517-676-1086

■ FARMERS MARKET LFA FARMERS MARKET

103 W Maple St | Mason MI 48854 517-441-3456

■ FARMS BUTCHER FARMS

2285 Coy Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-881-9352

CHENEY FARMS

427 S College Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-719-8480

COE-Z-ACRES

3453 Columbia Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-749-2493 SUMMER 2024 EDITION

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■ FORESTRY MANAGEMENT DARLING FORESTRY

2725 Lamb Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-243-2000

■ FUNERAL HOMES GORSLINE RUNCIMAN FUNERAL HOMES 621 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2447

MILLS FUNERAL HOME - SHELLY-ODELL CHAPEL

518 S Main St | Eaton Rapids MI 48827

EMERSON FARMS & SERVICES

1321 Hagadorn Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-712-9518

LARK FARM LLC

2589 Hagadorn Rd | Mason MI 48854 906-231-7221

LITTLE CREEKS CATTLE & GRAIN

2061 Tomlinson Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1238

WOODLAWN FARMS

5295 W Columbia Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-8880

■ FINANCIAL ADVISORS EDWARD JONES - STAN DIPPEL AAMS 152 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9098

■ FINANCIAL PLANNING & CONSULTANTS PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES 6810 S Cedar St Ste 12 | Lansing MI 48911 517-709-3115

PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION & REMODELING 1155 Temple St | Mason MI 48854 517-465-3096

■ FIRE DEPARTMENTS CITY OF MASON

201 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9155

DANSVILLE FIRE & RESCUE

221 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-244-9025

■ FIREPLACE SALES, SERVICE & SUPPLIES THE GRATE HAUS 517-750-0300

■ FLOORING - HARDWOOD, CERAMIC, VINYL 1248 N Cedar Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-528-2177

517-676-2648

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA 330 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-525-2737 2024 EDITION SUMMER

517-225-2846

■ FURNITURE CRIMSON OAK WOOD CO

1901 Horton Rd | Jackson MI 49203 517-740-6997

■ GARAGE DOOR REPAIRS

www.doorsunl.com PO Box 1182 Jackson MI 49204

877-962-5502 See our ad next page

4131 W Michigan Ave | Jackson MI 49202

4039 Legacy Pkwy Ste B | Lansing MI 48911 517-219-1900

624 S Cedar St Ste 600 | Mason MI 48854

109 N Church St | Leslie MI 49251

MASON FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

UNITED COMMERCIAL FLOORING

EDWARD JONES STEVE BLAIR

VICKERS LESLIE-SPRINGPORT FUNERAL HOMES

1420 Johnson St | Dansville MI 48819 517-623-6691

RICHARDS & CADY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

■ FINANCIAL SERVICES

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■ FIRE & WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION

517-663-5331

■ FLORISTS OLIVE & IVY COMPANY

2018 N Cedar St | Holt MI 48842 517-889-5412

■ FOOD BANKS MASON FOOD BANK

118 W Oak St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2563

■ GAS - PROPANE

www.swanfuel.com 1615 E Mason St Dansville MI 48819

517-623-6087

See our ad next page

■ GIFT SHOPS THE JOYFUL JUNIPER CO Mason MI 48854 910-650-1321

KEAN’S STORE COMPANY

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406 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5144

■ GOLF COURSES - PUBLIC & PRIVATE ELDORADO GOLF COURSE

3750 W Howell Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2854

■ GRAIN ELEVATORS ADM

adm.com P0 Box 450 | Webberville MI 48892

517-521-3400

CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR

104 S Lansing St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1016

■ GROCERS

FREE GARAGE DOOR ESTIMATES

517-782-7844 877-962-5502

SCHWARTZ FAMILY MARKET 4200 S Williamston Rd Stockbridge MI 49285 517-589-0827

■ GUNS, GUNSMITHS, & AMMUNITION TOTAL FIREARMS

1380 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-699-0597

Serving Lansing, Jackson, & Surrounding Areas • www.doorsunl.com

■ GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER FLOW SYSTEMS

4211 Okemos Rd Ste 6 | Okemos MI 48864 517-927-1338

■ HANDYMAN SERVICES A&L HANDYMAN

Dansville MI 48819 517-410-0241

■ HARDWARE ACE HARDWARE

340 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4900

DARRELL’S MARKET AND HARDWARE

4520 W Columbia Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-200-9528

■ HEALTH & DIET FOOD PRODUCTS ON TARGET LIVING

211 Harrier Dr | Bath MI 48808 517-325-1140

■ HEALTH CARE AGENCIES SENIOR COMMUNITY CARE OF MICHIGAN PACE 1921 E Miller Rd | Lansing MI 48911 517-319-0681

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■ ICE CREAM & FROZEN DESSERTS

HEARING AIDS - INSURANCE

THE DAILY SCOOP ICE CREAM SHOPPE 350 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-244-1170

DAIRY HILL

601 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4193

KONA ICE - HOLT/LANSING Lansing MI 48911 517-203-9371

■ INSURANCE ■ HEARING AIDS BELTONE HEARING CENTER

119 E Maple St | Mason MI 48854 517-978-4327

■ HEATING CONTRACTORS

MID-MICHIGAN MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION INC Leslie MI 49251

517-589-8920 SUPERIOR SALES & SERVICE INC 4161 Legion Dr | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4366

■ HOME INSPECTIONS Mason MI 48854

517-676-9700

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GORDEN HOMES Mason MI 48854 517-803-7937

■ HOSPITALS EATON RAPIDS MEDICAL CENTER www.briggsmechanicalinc.com 409 S Putnam St Williamston MI 48895

517-655-7040 See our ad page 21

HAPPY HOMES HEATING & SERVICE INC Mason MI 48854 517-899-0878

1500 S Main St | Eaton Rapids MI 48827 517-663-2671

MCLAREN GREATER LANSING HOSPITAL 2900 Collins Rd | Lansing MI 48910 517-975-6000

■ HOTELS - MOTELS CANDLEWOOD SUITES - LANSING 3545 Forest Rd | Lansing MI 48910 517-351-8181

ALLSTATE - THE ORLANDO AGENCY 624 S Cedar St Ste 400 | Mason MI 48854 517-969-5300

BANKERS LIFE & CASUALTY CO

2149 Jolly Rd | Okemos MI 48864 517-347-4994

CHAZ CARRILLO - DAVID CHAPMAN AGENCY 5700 W Mount Hope Hwy | Lansing MI 48917 517-492-8267

FARM BUREAU INSURANCE MARK VOSS AGENCY

700 W Ash St Ste C | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5578

FARMERS INSURANCE JAMES EREVIA AGENCY 322 S Jefferson St Ste 204 | Mason MI 48854 517-301-3067

FARMERS INSURANCE - STRONG AGENCY 2018 Cedar St Ste F | Holt MI 48842 517-709-4059

FIEDLER INSURANCE AGENCY INC www.fiedlerinsurance.com 117 E Maple St | Mason MI 48854

517-676-2449

STAYBRIDGE SUITES LANSING www.jenksplumbing.com 2011 Sandhill Rd Mason MI 48854

517-347-0770

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3553 Meridian Crossings Dr Okemos MI 48864 517-347-3044

■ HOUSE CLEANING HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES

2178 Commons Parkway | Okemos MI 48864

517-336-8822 30

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CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY MASON BRANCH

INSURANCE (CONTINUED) - MEAT - RETAIL

145 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9088

■ LIQUOR STORES GREAT LAKES WINE & SPIRITS

101 Lake Ridge Dr | Mason MI 48854 517-974-5249

■ LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIALS - RETAIL MICHIGAN BARN WOOD & SALVAGE LLC 352 W Columbia St | Mason MI 48854 517-490-4407

HOLT & DIMONDALE AGENCY INC 2491 Cedar Park Dr | Holt MI 48842 517-694-0149

INGHAM COUNTY FARM BUREAU 700 W Ash St Ste C | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5578

■ INVESTMENT ADVISORS ORACLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS 140 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-978-8000

■ JEWELERS

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STATE FARM - TRINESHA GOEBEL

Mason MI 48854 517-604-0076

R & D LANDSCAPE

194 S Michigan Rd | Eaton Rapids MI 48827 517-202-5543

■ LAUNDROMAT DIRTY LAUNDRY LOUNGE

132 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-978-7100

708 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4500

■ LAWN MAINTENANCE

■ INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

BESON’S LAWN & SNOW

ACD.NET

1800 N Grand River Ave | Lansing MI 48906 517-999-9999

COMCAST BUSINESS

1401 E Miller Rd | Lansing MI 48911 517-582-3546

WIDEOPENWEST MID-MI (WOW) Lansing MI 48911 517-319-3150

500 Hogsback Rd | Mason MI 48854 800-248-5960

■ MARKETING SERVICES

428 S Jefferson St Ste A | Mason MI 48854 517-969-3074

MENDEZ LAWN & LANDSCAPE

517-676-5534

DART CONTAINER CORP

MARGARET ROSS JEWELRY

■ LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

www.masoninsurance.com 801 S Cedar St Mason MI 48854

■ MANUFACTURERS

2055 Tuttle Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-899-4877

LANSING LAWN & SNOW

5295 W Columbia Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-8880

www.totallocalmarketing.com 117 E Knight St Ste A | PO Box 305 Eaton Rapids MI 48827

517-663-2405 See our ad page 35

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA

3420 Pinetree Rd | Lansing MI 48911 517-394-7272

■ MEAT - RETAIL HOSLER’S RIVES QUALITY MEATS

396 Main St | Rives Junction MI 48277

517-569-3915

MERINDORF MEATS INC

2289 W Barnes Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6039

■ LIBRARIES CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY AURELIUS BRANCH

1939 S Aurelius Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-628-3743

www.mistylanefarms.com 4109 S Williams Rd Stockbridge MI 49285

517-589-8159

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■ ONLINE MARKETING

MEMORY CARE - PHYSICAL THERAPY

43 NORTH DIGITAL MARKETING

117 E Walker St | Saint Johns MI 48879 989-249-3617

www.totallocalmarketing.com 117 E Knight St Ste A | PO Box 305 Eaton Rapids MI 48827

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■ MEMORY CARE

■ MUSIC INSTRUCTION ALIX’S MUSIC STUDIO 251 S Jefferson | Mason MI 48854

517-676-3520 www.islandcityassistedliving.com 1507 Kyle St Eaton Rapids MI 48827

517-233-0000 See our ad page 23

■ METAL FABRICATING NITREX INC

822 Kim Dr | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6370

■ MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JULIE BRIXIE D

District 73, housedems.com/julie-brixie/, juliebrixie@house.mi.gov 124 N Capitol Ave | Lansing MI 48933 PO Box 30014 | Lansing MI 48909-7514 517-373-0218

■ MICHIGAN SENATE SARAH ANTHONY D

District 21, www.senatedems.com/anthony PO Box 30036 | Lansing MI 48909 S-324 Capitol | Lansing MI 48933 517-373-6960

■ MOVERS MORSE MOVING & STORAGE

3000 Sanders Rd | Lansing MI 48917 517-283-6602

■ MUSEUMS MASON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 200 E Oak St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5974 34

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■ MUSIC INSTRUMENTS - SALES & SERVICE MUSIC INSTRUMENT SWAP

■ ORCHARDS COTTAGE CREEK ORCHARD

2300 Harper Road | Mason MI 48854 517-528-6866

■ PAIN MANAGEMENT

8741 W Saginaw Hwy Ste F | Lansing MI 48917 517-410-6409

■ MUSIC PRODUCTION DEWEY’S DITTIES LLC

265 Hanna Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-643-0756

www.samsphysicaltherapy.com 710 Temple Mason MI 48854

■ NEWSPAPERS & SHOPPERS GUIDES

517-883-4534

THE FLASHES NEWS

241 S Cochran Ave | Charlotte MI 48813 517-543-1099

■ NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BUILDING TWENTYONE

1288 N Cedar Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-889-5103

■ NURSING HOMES HOLT SENIOR CARE & REHAB CENTER 5091 Willoughby Rd | Holt MI 48842 517-694-2144

■ OPTOMETRISTS OD MASON FAMILY EYE CARE

109 E Maple | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4499

■ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FIVE LAKES SPEECH LANGUAGE AND LITERACY LLC

624 S Cedar St Ste #400 | Mason MI 48854 517-898-9664

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■ PET BOARDING MITTEN DOG COMPANY

1298 N Cedar Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-906-6946

■ PET GROOMERS AMANDA’S GROOMING LLC

549 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-604-0894

■ PHARMACIES WARE’S PHARMACY

304 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9199

■ PHOTOGRAPHERS DEANNA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY Mason MI 48854 517-712-9651

JEFFREY LEE PHOTOGRAPHY

4850 Thurlby Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-896-2618

P POWLESS BROTHERS PHOTOGRAPHY Mason MI 48854 517-331-2835

■ PHYSICAL THERAPY NOVACARE REHABILITATION

1103 S Cedar St Ste 300 | Mason MI 48854 517-244-7787

ORTHOPAEDIC REHAB SPECIALISTS PC 828 W Bellevue St | Leslie MI 49251 517-878-6180

PEAK PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY 132 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-853-6800

www.samsphysicaltherapy.com 710 Temple Mason MI 48854

517-883-4534 See our ad this page

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■ PRINTER SERVICES

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS - REAL ESTATE

PRINT-TECH INC

6800 Jackson Rd | Ann Arbor MI 48103 734-996-2345

www.totallocalmarketing.com 117 E Knight St Ste A | PO Box 305 Eaton Rapids MI 48827

517-663-2405 See our ad page 41

■ PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS MD, DO MASON MEDICAL GROUP PC

710 Temple St | Mason MI 48854 517-244-1000

■ PIZZA

PIERCE PLUMBING & HEATING

110 W Oak St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5120

■ POLICE DEPARTMENTS CITY OF MASON

HUNGRY HOWIES

222 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6622

KLAVON’S PIZZERIA & PUB

201 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9155

■ POST OFFICES DANSVILLE POST OFFICE

318 W Kipp Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-604-6565

1036 S Jackson St | Dansville MI 48819 517-623-6491

MARCO’S PIZZA

MASON POST OFFICE

132 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-833-4004

■ PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

144 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9400

■ POTTERY FLYING GOAT POTTERY

2300 Lamb Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-604-0148 www.jenksplumbing.com 2011 Sandhill Rd Mason MI 48854

517-347-0770

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■ POWER WASHING XTREME POWER WASHING SOLUTIONS 382 Coventry Ln | Mason MI 48854 517-883-0042

■ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DTN MANAGEMENT CO

2502 Lake Lansing Rd Ste C Lansing MI 48912 517-349-3800

GFP MANAGEMENT

1898 S Williamston Rd | Dansville MI 48819 517-575-7785

■ REAL ESTATE CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED - JENNY CHANEY 2500 Kerry St Ste 101 | Lansing MI 48912 517-853-7063

EXIT REALTY ADVANTAGE

624 S Cedar St Ste 500 | Mason MI 48854 517-604-6920

HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVES 100 E Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-909-0104

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS OF MICHIGAN INC

126 S Putnam St | Williamston MI 48895 517-347-8605

ROBERT DOWDING GROUP @ KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY www.michiganplumbing.com PO Box 80345 Lansing MI 48908

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3490 Belle Chase Way | Lansing MI 48911 517-853-6390

ROBINSON REALTY LLC

4748 W Columbia Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-719-6700

VISION REAL ESTATE INC

217 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-7700

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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS - TELEVISION STATIONS

THE WOODEN NICKEL II

1029 Jackson St | Dansville MI 48819 517-623-6960

■ RETAINING WALLS RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS RWS SERVICE GROUP LLC

1165 N Cedar Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-604-3404

■ ROOFING CONTRACTORS WEATHER SHIELD ROOFING INC

6441 Westland Way | Lansing MI 48917 517-676-7106

WEATHER VANE ROOFING

■ REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS CAPEX LAND COMPANY 2552 Timber Meadow Ct East Lansing MI 48823 517-896-3915

HOMESTEAD ACCEPTANCE CORP 37378 Van Dyke Ave Sterling Heights MI 48312 810-939-2211

REVITALIZE LLC

201 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-719-7512

■ RECREATIONAL VEHICLES KITSMILLER R V INC

1211 N Cedar Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-694-7500

■ RECRUITERS AUTOPILOT RECRUITING

1137 N Meridian Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-231-4683

■ REHABILITATION ORIGAMI REHABILITATION

3181 Sandhill Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-336-6060

■ REMODELING CONTRACTORS SUNSHINE REMODELING SERVICS 109 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-242-2098

■ RENTAL EQUIPMENT SHOWTIME RENTALS

476 N Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-8921 38

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STEED ENTERTAINMENT Onondaga MI 49264 248-444-5398

■ RESALE SHOPS DICKER & DEAL SECOND HAND STORE 2408 S Cedar St | Lansing MI 48910 517-487-3886

■ RESTAURANTS A & W RESTAURANT

628 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4344

BARNHILL’S WESTSIDE DELI

204 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9191

BIG BOY RESTAURANT

660 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-4401

THE BUTCHER BLOCK FOOD TRUCK 205 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-505-7221

McDONALD’S

730 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-8617

3238 W St Joseph St | Lansing MI 48917 517-318-0420

■ SCHOOLS - ACADEMIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

600 N Grand Ave | Lansing MI 48933 517-483-1957

■ SCHOOLS - PUBLIC & PRIVATE DANSVILLE SCHOOLS

www.dansville.org 1264 Adams St | Dansville MI 48819 517-623-6120

INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT www.inghamisd.org 2630 W Howell Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1051

MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

www.masonk12.net 201 W Ash St Ste 2A | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2484

■ SENIOR CITIZENS’ ORGANIZATIONS TRI-COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING

5303 S Cedar St | Lansing MI 48911 517-887-1440

RISEN BREAKFAST & BAKERY

402 S Jefferson St | Mason MI 48854 517-731-0204

THE TIPSY NICKEL

117 S Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-6943

TWO GUYS NOMADIC GRILL

1554 Holbrook Dr | Lansing MI 48842 517-477-0659

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■ SEPTIC TANKS - INSTALLATION & CLEANING MICHIGAN SEPTIC

938 S Meridian Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-883-2212

■ SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING

www.jenksplumbing.com 2011 Sandhill Rd Mason MI 48854

517-347-0770

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www.michiganplumbing.com PO Box 80345 Lansing MI 48908

517-322-2993 and 800-609-5444 See our ad page 37

■ SOCIAL SERVICES MASON COMMUNITY SERVICES

118 W Oak St Ste 103 | Mason MI 48854 517-862-6737

■ SPORTSWEAR SPORTS STOP SPORTSWEAR

124 W Ash St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2199

■ STATE OFFICES ATTORNEY GENERAL

■ STORAGE - HOUSEHOLD & COMMERCIAL HOMETOWN STORAGE

841 Hull Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-604-3182

MERINDORF MINI STORAGE 2265 Barnes Rd | Mason MI 48854

517-490-4330

■ TELEVISION STATIONS

www.michigan.gov/ag 525 W Ottawa St | Lansing MI 48933 517-335-7622

FOX 47 NEWS

SECRETARY OF STATE

WILX-TV

www.michigan.gov/sos 806 Hogsback Rd Ste A | Mason MI 48854 888-767-6424

■ STEEL DISTRIBUTORS CAPITAL STEEL & WIRE INC

600 W St Joseph St | Lansing MI 48933 517-702-3132 500 American Rd | Lansing MI 48911 517-394-9310

WLNS-TV

2820 E Saginaw St | Lansing MI 48912 517-372-8282

805 Hull Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-3056

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THRIFT SHOPS - WELL DRILLING & REPAIRS

www.peters.senate.gov 724 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 202-224-6221 124 W Allegan St Ste 1810 | Lansing MI 48933 517-377-1508

■ URGENT CARE CLINICS LANSING URGENT CARE

132 S Cedar St Ste 3 | Mason MI 48854 517-999-2273

■ UTILITY COMPANIES AT&T

■ THRIFT SHOPS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN’S HEARTLAND 617 N Mechanic St | Jackson MI 49202 517-787-4448

■ TOILETS - PORTABLE RENTAL SUPREME SANITATION SERVICE Mason MI 48854 517-244-9476

■ TOWING - WRECKER SERVICE PJ’S TOWING

445 N Cedar Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-886-4000

■ TOWNSHIP OFFICES ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP

www.alaiedontwp.com 2021 Holt Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9277

AURELIUS TOWNSHIP

www.aureliustwp.org 1939 S Aurelius Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-628-2093

INGHAM TOWNSHIP

www.inghamtownship.com 1420 Johnson St | Dansville MI 48819 517-623-0008

VEVAY TOWNSHIP

www.vevaytownship.org 780 Eden Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9523

■ TRAILER SALES & SERVICE ADADO SALES - TRAILERS TIRES & SERVICE 495 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-9311 40

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■ TRASH HAULING & REMOVAL GRANGER WASTE SERVICES

16980 Wood Rd | Lansing MI 48906 517-372-2800

LANSING JUNK REMOVAL

1410 Lake Lansing Rd | Lansing MI 48912 517-643-0940

■ TRAVEL AGENCIES SWEETHEART EXPRESS TRAVEL AGENCY Mason MI 48854 517-525-1771

■ TRUCKING HEAVY HAULING HEINLEN TRUCKING

5058 Root Rd | St Johns MI 48879 989-227-8943

■ UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ELISSA SLOTKIN D

District 7. www.slotkin.house.gov 315 W Allegan St | Lansing MI 48933 2245 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 517-993-0510

■ UNITED STATES SENATE DEBBIE STABENOW D

www.stabenow.senate.gov 731 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 202-224-4822 221 W Lake Lansing Rd Ste 100 East Lansing MI 48223 517-203-1760

www.att.com Residential Services - 800-288-2020 Small Business Services - 800-660-3000 Large Business Services - 800-480-8088

BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT www.lbwl.com 517-702-6006

COMCAST

www.xfinity.com 800-934-6489

CONSUMERS ENERGY

www.consumersenergy.com 800-477-5050

FRONTIER

www.frontier.com Residential Services 800-921-8101 Business Services 800-921-8102

GRANGER CONTAINER SERVICE www.grangerwasteservices.com 888-947-2643

WOW!

www.wowway.com Sales 877-579-1778 Support 866-496-9669

■ UTILITY COMPANIES - ELECTRIC CONSUMERS ENERGY

530 W Willow St | Lansing MI 48906 800-477-5050

■ VETERINARIANS DVM PATTERSON VETERINARY HOSPITAL 812 Kerns Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-676-5422

THERAVET

702 Temple St | Mason MI 48854 517-883-5051

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■ VIDEO PRODUCTION UNODEUCE MULTIMEDIA

123 E Kalamazoo St | Lansing MI 48933 517-292-0095

■ WATER HEATERS

www.jenksplumbing.com 2011 Sandhill Rd Mason MI 48854

517-347-0770

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■ WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT - SERVICE & SUPPLIES BESCO WATER TREATMENT INC

578 N Cedar St | Mason MI 48854 517-676-2000

BLUE WOLF CONCEPTS INC

465 N Cedar Rd | Mason MI 48854 517-992-5065

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www.totallocalmarketing.com 117 E Knight St Ste A | PO Box 305 Eaton Rapids MI 48827

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■ WELDING H & H WELDING & REPAIR

700 Acme Dr | Mason MI 48854 517-676-1800

■ WELL DRILLING & REPAIRS F & W WELL DRILLING 2065 Glen Dr | Lansing MI 48906

517-484-0830

SEBASTIAN & SONS WELL DRILLING 28731 U Drive North | Springport MI 49284

517-857-2266

SHUMAKER TECHNOLOGY GROUP 3721 W Michigan Ave Ste 103 Lansing MI 48917 517-325-3121

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FARMERS MARKETS FESTIVALS FISHING

LAKES OUTDOOR CONCERTS PICKLEBALL

SPRINKLERS SWIMMING TENNIS

BIKING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING CLIMBING

GARDENING GOLFING HAMMOCKS HIKING ICE CREAM

PICNICS PONTOON BOAT RIDES POOL TIME SAND CASTLES SOFTBALL

TUBING WATERMELON WATER SKIING

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

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Absolute Comfort

PG. 31

The Back Room

PG. 23

Briggs Mechanical Inc

PG. 21

Doors Unlimited

PG. 29

Island City Assisted Living

PG. 23

Jenks Plumbing & Heating Inc

PG. 21, 31, 37 & 39

Mason Outdoor Expo

PG. 27

Mason Insurance Agency

PG. 33

Michigan Plumbing

PG. 37 & 47

Misty Lane

PG. 33

Sam’s Physical Therapy PC

PG. 35

Shaw’s Appliance Service

PG. 21

Swan Fuel Service Inc

PG. 29

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