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Jul. 24, 2020

BIG RAPIDS

Yard Sale:July 23rd - July 25th

Thursday - Friday8:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday8:00 - 2:00 p.m.

310 Woodward Avenue,Big Rapids

Car port, furniture, kitchenitems, clothes there is

something for everyone.

Social distancing as wecan.

0030 Special Notices

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LOOKING TO MAKESOME EXTRA $$

The Pioneer Group isalways accepting

Independent ContractorApplications to

deliver our publications.

If interested please stopby:

115 N. Michigan AveBig Rapids, M-F 8am-

5pm.or call the CirculationHotline 231-796-1710

0032 Public Notices

CITY OF BIG RAPIDSPLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that thefollowing Public Hearing willtake place on August 5, 2020at a Special Meeting of the Cityof Big Rapids Planning Com-mission: Site Plan Review for aparking lot at 804 Clark Street.The meeting will begin at 6:30PM in the Commission Roomat City Hall, 226 N. MichiganAve, Big Rapids, MI 49307.Questions? Contact PaulaPriebe at (231) 592-4035. TheCity of Big Rapids is an EqualOpportunity Provider and Em-ployer.

REQUEST FOR BIDSNOTICE TO BIDDERS

FERRIC CHLORIDE

The City of Big Rapids will ac-cept sealed bids for FERRICCHLORIDE until 2:00 p.m. loc-al time, Monday August 10,2020 in the office of the CityTreasurer, 226 North MichiganAvenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307.

Specifications may be ob-tained at the Office of the De-partment of Public Works orthe City website at:www.cityofbr.org

All proposals shall be clearly

marked "BID FORFERRIC CHLOR-IDE”The City of Big Rapids re-serves the right to accept or re-ject all or any bids or to waiveinformalities, and to award thebid in any manner deemed tobe in the best interest of theCity.

Heather BowmamPublic Works Director

The City of Big Rapids is anEqual Opportunity Provider andEmployer. TRS users may dial711 for service.

0032 Public Notices

MECOSTA-OSCEOLA INTER-MEDIATE School District isaccepting bids for the sale of(1) Ryobi 3302 two-color off-set printing press that was pur-chased new in 1990. It hasCrestline dampening units andis still functional. It has a max-imum press sheet size of 13.39inches by 17.72 and a minim-um size of press sheet 3.54inches by 3.94 inches. It printsbetween 3,000 and 10,000sheets per hour (SPH). It willneed form rollers.

Bids will be accepted until2:00 PM, Thursday, July 30,2020.

Bids must be sealed and ad-dressed to Mark R. KlumppAdministration Office, 15760190th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI49307.

OSCEOLA COUNTY COM-MUNITY Corrections WorkCrew Supervisor – PT, up to 29h r s / w k . W a g e $ 1 3 . 2 2 -$14.01/hr DOQ. Details atwww.osceola-county.org. Sendresume and/or application toPete Carlson, Community Cor-rections Director, 410 W. Up-ton Ave., Reed City, MI 49677by Aug. 7. Accepted until filled.EOE

For current jobopportunities, lookfor our display adin the following

pages.

0050 Help Wanted

BUS DRIVERSNEEDED AT

BIG RAPIDS PUBLICSCHOOLS

• 4 Hours/Day• $17.19/Hour• BRPS pays for CDL Certi-fication, Physical and Finger-printing• Must have 5 years of gen-eral driving experience.

Please apply in writing to:Deb Tyson

Director of HR/Curriculum21034 15 Mile Road

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Deadline: July 27, 2020

St. Peter's LutheranPreschool is growing!Applications are being

accepted for the followingpositions: part-time

classroom aide and part-timeafterschool care workers.

Applicants must be able tomeet all state licensing

requirements and desire tomake a difference in the livesof children and their families

in a Christian schoolenvironment.

Send cover letterand resume to:

Melissa Bowman,Preschool Director

St. Peter'sLutheran School

408 W. Bellevue St.Big Rapids, MI 49307

mbowman@stpetersbr.org

0080 Business Opportunity

W A N T E DIndependent Contractors

to deliver weekly printpublications.

ROUTESAVAILABLE

IMMEDIATELY

WeekendWalking Routes:

Reed City

WeekendDriving Routes:

HerseyReed CitySand Lake

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Contact Cindy W.(231)796-1710

CITY OF BIG RAPIDS

SUMMARY OFORDINANCE 762-07-20

On July 20th, 2020, the BigRapids City Commission adop-ted ORDINANCE NO. 762-07-20, amending Chapter 32, Sec-tion 32.40, of the Big RapidsCity Code to rename the De-partment of Neighborhood Ser-vices as the Department ofCommunity Development andamending all other referencesto the Department in the CityCode, effective 20 days afterpublication of this summary. Atrue copy of the ordinance canbe inspected or obtained at theOffice of the City Clerk locatedin the Big Rapids City Hall at226 North Michigan Avenue,Big Rapids, MI 49307 betweenthe hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday.

0110 For RentWATERTOWER PLACE A sitefor disabled of any age locatedin Big Rapids, Michigan hasimmediate occupancy for 1 and2 bedroom apartments. Water,heat and trash are included,barrier free units available andrent based on income. Call(231) 629-8350 or stop in todayto request your application foryour future home

0110 For Rent

NOW SEEKING!

QUALIFIED APPLICANTSFOR AFFORDABLESENIOR HOUSING

AND FAMILY HOUSING

1-6 bedroom units located inEvergreen Village and Park-view Village. Income basedrent with utilities included.Only minutes fromdowntown,active resident council, groupactivi t ies, NeighborhoodWatch program andsecurity cameras.

Apply at:9 Parkview Village

Big Rapids

(231) 796-8689

The application isalso available at:

www.bigrapidshousing.org

APARTMENT

NOW LEASING FOR THE2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR!

Come Live #TheSuiteLife atUniversity Parke Suites!

We have flexible leaseterms! The only place thatwill do a 1 Semester Lease

for Graduating Seniors!No need to find a sub-leaser!

We are the best value in BigRapids! With rent starting at$370 for your own bathroomand kitchenette, you won’t

find anywhere like UniversityParke Suites!

Come check out all that wehave to offer, Free WiFi,

Clubhouse, Gym and Pool allopen after office hours!

Call us today at231-796-7495

Schedule a Tour!

0170 Items for SaleCOMPACT 2-CYCLE gas gen-erator, lightweight, 38lbs,great for camping, etc, neverused, $100.00. Paris, call 231-796-3974.

0170 Items for SaleHAND DOLLY TO move trail-ers, like new, $50. Paris area,call 231-796-3974.

SOLID DARK OAK 48" roundpedestal table, 4 matching up-holstered chairs. $150.00 231-972-3214 Canadian Lakes

TOOLS6 INCH DELUXE jointer model37-190. Manufactured by Delta$350.00 Bitley 231-745-2150

WELDING HELMET, AUTOdarkening, like new, in box,$35. Paris area, call 231-796-3974.

FURNITUREOAK ROLL TOP desk, hand-made, 51 1/2" length, 35" wide,solid oak, mint condition. ReedCity area, 616-802-0671.

LAWN & GARDENSCOTT'S SPEEDY green lawnspreader, very good conditon.$30. Paris area, call 231-796-3974.

SPORTING GOODSWILSON GEAR EFFECT golfclubs, excellent condition, bagincluded, $125. Paris area, call231-796-3974

ANTIQUESWURLITZER ORGAN: AN-TIQUE Wurlitzer Organ Model575 with Orbit Synthesizer inlike new condition. $950.00Call 231-882-4496. Benzoniaarea.

0190 Motorcycles1999 BMW R1100RT, 78Kmiles, abs, bags and trunk, ex-tra seat, one owner $ 3500.00.Arcadia, 231-889-4234

2005 HONDA GOLDWING78,500 Miles. $8,000.00Stanwood 616-560-0458

SAILBOAT12' PELICAN SAILBOAT withtrailer. Wooden boat with fiber-glass cloth and epoxy applied.Call 231-723-3728 for more in-formation, Manistee.

0999 LEGALSTHE CONTENTS OF SAIDTENANTS will be disposed ofon or after 08/08/2020. Ten-ants: Jason St Pierre. PackRats Self Storage LLC, 19280Northland Dr., Big Rapids, MI49307

is hiring passionate people to help children and families reach their potential.

Our Mission is Essential and we need you!· Youth Specialist- All Shifts· Maintenance and Custodial

· Psychologist· Family Therapist

IF you want to make a difference in people’s lives every day,

apply online at EagleVillage.org

Eagle Village offers 401k match, life and health insurance, paid vacation and sick time and more.

DRIVERS NEEDEDLooking for motivated

drivers to join our teamInterest in Owner/Operators also

MUST HAVE:• CDL CLASS A LICENSE • 2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

LAWRENCE E. TURNER TRUCKING, LLC

HOME MOST NIGHTS! Insurance and 401(k)available.

231-832-5419

We are a small trucking company, in Grand Rapids, MI seeking drivers with CDL-A

Must have: • At least 2 years experience

• Clean driving record• Pass a DOT physical and drug screening

Paid weeklyFor more information or to apply please

call 616.453.4711 ext. 217 or 219

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ATTORNEY

WHITE LAWOFFICE P.L.C

James R. WhiteAttorney At Law

General PracticeIncluding Title

Insurance

116 N. Main St.P.O. Box 973

Evart, MI 49631(231)734-3531

BARN REPAIR

BARN REPAIR:Repair/replacement of:

• Roofs • Floors • Doors • Foundations • Beams • Siding • Structural Straitening • Painting

www.barnrepair.net(231)924-4151

CAMPING

9214 WEST 5 MILE Rd.Irons, MI 49644(231)464-6614

E-mail:leisuretimecampground@aol.com

www.leisuretimecampground.com

CONCRETE

STEP UP TOPARKER'S CONCRETE

CONSTRUCTION

Over 45 Years Experience

Pole Barn FloorsExcavating

Basement FloorsDriveways

Patios

Licensed and Insured

Bob Parker(231)250-0047Bob Parker Jr.(231)679-5499

6545 155th Ave.Stanwood, MI 49346

(231)823-2329

EXCAVATING

_______________________

RESIDENTIAL ANDCOMMERCIAL

Fully LICENSEDAND INSURED

Ready to provide superiorexcavation of all kinds,

EVERYTIME!

Driveways, roads,site prep,

new construction,basements,

septic systems,drainfields,

ponds, lakes, water andsewer line repairs,

grading, stump removal,and dozer work.

We offer deliveryservice of:

firewood, topsoil, sand,stone, mulch, road gravel,

crushed concrete, andasphalt millings, or you

can pick it up.

Visit Our Greenhouse!_______________________

POWELL'S EXCAVATING20544 M-82

Howard City, MI 49329

FIREWOOD

MIXEDHARDWOOD/FIREWOOD

FOR SALE

6 face corddump load, $350.00

Free delivery40 mile radiusof Barryton.

(989)560-8769

HEATING/COOLING

FurnacesAir Conditioners

Ductless Mini-SplitsHeat Pumps

Gas FireplacesPellet Stoves

On Demand Water HeatersWood Stoves

Financing Available*WiFi Thermostats

Nest Products

MONDAY-FRIDAY8:30AM-4PM

20928 18 MILEBig Rapids, MI

fullmerandsons.net

231-796-3403

LAWN CARE

MIKE'S LAWNSERVICE

231.250.6322

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

MR. CLEANOUTWE REMOVE UNWANTED

ITEMS FOR YOU!!

• Property Maintenance• Estate Cleanouts• Hoarder/Garage/Barn Cleanouts

• Bank ForeclosureCleanouts

Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATESPricing perCubic Yard

(231)349-9338

Jerrad Councilor

Serving Mecosta Countyand surrounding areas.

jcouncilor79@outlook.com

Mr. CleanoutJerrad Councilor

Serving Mecosta County and surrounding areas

jcouncilor79@outlook.com

MEAT PROCESSING

FILL YOURFREEZER!

CORN-FED CHOICE BEEF!

Order yours now!Taking orders for1/4, 1/2, or whole.

$2.80/lb. hanging weight,Plus 45¢/lb cut & wrapped

to your satisfaction.

Processed at MackersieBrothers, Barryton

(989)382-5600Ask for Rob (Greg's Beef)

PEST CONTROL

QUALITY SERVICE ATAFFORDABLE PRICES!

Locally Owned andOperated Since 2004

Licensed & Insured

• Residential Services• Commercial Services• Rodent Services

Now Servicing Crotonand Surrounding Areas.

Call us for all ofyour Pest Control Needs!

9603 220th Ave.Reed City, MI 49677

(231)832-1738www.crossroadspestcontrol.com

ROOFING

Ice and Snow RemovalFlat Roofing Residential

and Commercial.Leaks and Repairs on

all types of Roofing14x70 Trailer-rubber

Roof, $1,900.Free Estimates.

616.636.8288

WANTED TO BUY

CASH PAID:RETIREE PAYING

Fair Price$100-$10,000

For AllRunning Cars,

Trucks,Motorcycles,

Utility trailers.Golf-Carts, ATVs,Campers, Boats,

Tractors,Snowmobiles.Free Pick-up

(231)689-1894(616)291-0266

WINDOWS

1103 N. STATE ST.Big Rapids, MI 49307

1-888-761-1997(231)592-4823

GARAGE DOORS

HOWARD CITY, MI616-260-0345

Garage DoorService & Sales

Garage doors and openersResidential and Commercial

Fully Insured

Located in Howard Cityworthgaragedoor.com

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES

Massage Therapistson staff

New massage clients:mention this ad andreceive $10 off your

first massage.

MASONRY

ALL PHASE MASONRYANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

• All Flat-work• Brick• Block• Chimneys• Walls• Steps• Stone• Glass Block• Small jobs, repairs

Free EstimatesQuality work,

reasonable prices.30 years

231-414-0467616-206-5240

HOTEL, MOTEL

Tour-Inn MotelNew Ownership

Rates Starting at:$50 for Nightly

$200 for Weekly

Pet Friendly231-937-4444

www.tourinnmotel.com

WEEKLY ROOMSNOW AVAILABLE

FROM $150BEST

WORKERS RATESMonday - Thursday Night

NIGHTLY FROM$45.00

Serving Big Rapids &Surrounding Areas

Clean-Safe-QuietSee our website:

www.bluelakemotel.comor call

(231)-972-2788

BLACK DIRT

Black DirtFor Sale

Rich Black Topsoil$24 per yard

plus delivery cost5 yard truckloads

(20 Mile radius of Big Rapids)

Also, Dry HardwoodFirewood for sale!

231-598-4871 evenings

CLEAN UP & REMOVAL

GONECLEAN-UP AND

REMOVAL SERVICES

• Distressed Properties• Rentals• Yards

• Lot Clearing• Storm Damage• Brush Hogging

• Snow Removal(Residential Only)

• and more!

FAIR/HONEST/RELIABLE

There Today,Gone Tomorrow!

Call Today!(231)349-4226

WEDDING VENUE

OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

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Paris, MI

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*Free estimates*

Contact us today!231-796-3058

tedrickabus@gmail.comgraywolflandandtrees.com

Serving customers within 50 miles.

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