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A locally owned & operated paper since 1945! Gobles & Bloomingdale Schools Fall Sports Schedules Pages 4 & 9 VAN BUREN COUNTY 19TH ANNUAL Sunday, August 30, 2015 19TH ANNUAL 19TH ANNUAL 19TH ANNUAL P.O. Box 340, Gobles, MI 49055 § 269-628-5122 § Fax: 269-628-5198 § E-mail: [email protected] § www.vbcadvertiser.com Gobles, Michigan § Established 1945 ford OldOldEngine Engine andTractor Tractor S Hartford Old Engine andShow Tracto Hartford Engine and ford Old and Tractor Sh 19TH ANNUAL 19TH ANNUAL 9TH ANNUAL Van Buren County Fair Grounds • 55670 681 • •Hartford, Michigan 49057 Van Buren County FairCR Grounds 55670 CR 681 • Hartford, Michigan 490 Van BurenFair County Fair Grounds • 55670 CR 681681 • Hartford, Michigan 49057 Good Home Games, Van Buren County Grounds • 55670 CR • Hartford, Michigan Kids 49057 Good Home Van Buren County Fair Grounds • 55670 CR 681 • Hartford, Michigan 49057 Pony Rides, 19TH ANNUAL Cooking Kitchen Cooking Kitchen en Thursday-Sunday • September 3-6, 2015 Thursday-Sunday • September 3-6, 2015 Coloring Contest C Thursday-Sunday • September 3-6, 2015 en is BACK! is BACK! 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Kids Buren County Fair3-6, Grounds •at 55670 681 • Hartford, Michigan 49057 & Car Clubs! day • September 2015 is BACK! Games, Coloring Contest more active displays. Tractor Drive starts 5pm at fairgrounds. Enjoy the country drive to the church. C and Pickups & Antique Tractor Pulls Friday, Sept. 4, 5pm Farm Stock Tractor Pulls Saturday, Sept. 5, 9am ys. C and Rides, Pickups & Antique Tractor Pulls Friday, 5pm and pedal pull on Sept. 4, Pony ys. LIGHTED Pickups Antique Tractor Friday, Sept. 4, 5pm Michigan 49057 Camping s.Hartford, & 19TH Kids Games, Thursday-Sunday •Farm September 3-6, 2015 Coloring Contest Parade -Pulls Thursday, Sept. 3, 6pm (Federated Church) Saturday! Pickups && Antique Tractor Pulls --other Friday, Sept. 4, 5pm Stock Tractor Pulls -ANNUAL Saturday, Sept. 5, 9am M & TRUCK SHOW $10/Night Semi Truck Show • Sawmill, Plowing and Demonstrations! day, Saturday Sept. 3, 6pm (Federated Church) Farm Stock Tractor Pulls Saturday, Sept. 5, 9am Pony Rides, & and pedal pull on FREE Flea Market Tractor Drive starts at 5pm at fairgrounds. Enjoy the country drive to the church. Night! LIGHTED Farm Stock Tractor Pulls--Saturday, Saturday,Sept. Sept.5, 5,9am 9am with electric ber 3-6, 2015 Contest Spaces (inside & Stock Out) and Farm Tractor Pulls Saturday! m Enjoy the country drive to the Coloring church. Dat fairgrounds. Come see the TRUCK SHOW Parade - Thursday, Sept. 3, 6pm (Federated Church) Hartford Old Show Engine and Tracto gine and Tractor ord Old Engine and Tractor Show nd Tractor Show Hartford Old Engine and Trac (Federated Church) Tractor Drive starts at 5pm at fairgrounds. Enjoy the country drive to the church. active displays. 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Van Buren Fair Grounds • 55670 681 Classes • &Hartford, Michigan LIGHTED 2015CR Antique 2015 6000 stock & open 10000 lb stock & open Clubs! see the Good Home BIGCome & Car 7000 stock & open 12000 lb stock & open Lower Camping 3000 and under Stock & Open 6000 TRUCK SHOW Motorcycle 2015 Antique Classes 2015 Farm Stock Farm Stock Tractor Pulls Saturday, Sept. 5, 9am day, Sept. 4,Kitchen 5pm Semi Truck ShowAdmission •8000 Sawmill, other Demonstrations! Cooking stock & openPlowing and 15000 lb stock & open BIG TRACTOR 2015 Antique Classes 2015 Farm Stock 4000 stock & open 7000 Thursday-Sunday •Stock September 3-6, 2015 $10/Night & Lower Car Clubs! 3000 and under & Open 6000 lb stock & op mill, Plowing and other Demonstrations! 18000 lb stock 2015 Saturday Night! BIG 2015 Antique Classes Farm Stock & $3 per is BACK! Lower Camping 5000 stock & open 8000 BIG 3000 and under Stock & Open 6000 lb stock & op Admission PULL! ACTOR 18000 and over stock ay, Sept. 5, 9am person 4000 stock & open 7000 lb stock & op Lower with electric 3000 and under Stock & Open 6000 lb stock & ope Admission 19 ACTOR $3 per 6000 stock & open 1000 under 8 free 4000 stock open 7000 stock op Admission Semi Truck Show • Sawmill, and other Demonstrations! ACTOR 5000 stock&& &open open Double Hitch $10/Night 8000lblb lbstock stock&& &ope op PULL! 4000 stock 7000 $3Plowing per person Camping 7000 stock & open 1200 2015 Antique Classes 2015 5000 stock & open 8000 lb stock & op $3 per PULL! Parade Thursday, Sept. 3, 6pm (Federated Church) 6000 lb, 7000 lb, 8000 lb. with electric person 6000 stock & open 10000 lb stock & oF BIG$10/Night 5000 stock & open 8000 lb stock & ope ULL! 8000 stock & 1500 Lower Stock classes will beopen 1st gear • Stock classes willopen have a 610000 mph speed limit person 3000 and under Stock & Open 6000 l 2015 Antique Classes 2015 Farm Stock & Open Classes 6000 stock & lb stock & ther Demonstrations! FREE Flea Market 7000 stock & open 12000 lb stock & o o under 8 free under 8 free Hartford Old Eng under 8 free Tractor Drive starts 5pm at fairgrounds. Enjoy the drive to the church. 6000at stock &per open 10000 lb stock & op $15.00 hook • 4000 2 hooks per class/ 2 classes per tractor TRACTOR under 8 free 1800 stock & country open 7000 l 3000 and &under Stock & Open 6000 lb stock &Admission open 7000 stock & open 12000 lb stock & o with electric Spaces (inside Out) and $3 per Max 4 hooks per tractor 8000 stock & open 15000 lb stock & ol n 7000 stock & open 12000 lb stock & op 1800 2015 Antique Classes 2015 Farm Stock & Open Classes 5000 stock & open 8000 4000 stock & open 7000 lb stock & open PULL! 8000 stock & open Pulls - Friday, 15000 lb stock &5 o active displays. person G more5000 Pickups &stock Antique Tractor Sept. 4, 18000 stock Lower 8000 stock & open6000 15000 lblbstock & op 3000lband under Stock & Open lbstock stock& open 6000 open 10000 stock & open 8000 & open Contacts: Ken Maxwell 269-580-1254 •& Steve Vassar18000 269-208-3446 lb stock Double Hit Admission TOR e Classes Farm Stock & Open Classes 18000lband over sto stock 4000 stock & open 7000 lbstock stock open 18000 7000 &&open 12000 6000 stock2015 & open 10000 lb stock & open Wayne Unrath 269-325-3483 $3stock per& open Farm 18000 and over sto 6000 lb,over 7000 lb, Stock Tractor Pulls Saturday, Sept. 5, 9a der 6000 lb Camping info & Registration Call Pam Maxwell 269-580-1250 5000 stock & open 8000 lb stock & open 8000 stock & open 15000 18000 and sto L!Stock & Open 7000 stock & open 12000 lb stock & open person under 8 free lb stock & open 8000 stock7000 & open LIGHTED 8000 lb stock & open ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ** • classes Under 18Double Must Have be Parental Consent Stock will 1st gear • Stock class Hitch Van County Fair Groun 6000 stock & open 10000 lb Buren stock &Double open 18000 15000 lb stock & open Hitch $15.00 per hook • 2 hooks per cla 6000 lb, 7000 lb, 8000 lb. Double Hitch 7000 stock & open 12000 lb stock &lb, open 18000 18000 lb stock 6000 7000classes lb, 8000 lb. TRUCK SHOW Max 4 hooks per 10000 lb stock & open Stock classes will be 1st gear • Stock will have a Semi Truck Show • Sawmill, Plowing and other Demonstrat lb, 7000classes lb, 8000 lb.have a 8000 stock & open 15000 lb6000 stock & open 18000 and over stockStock classes will behook 1st gear • Stock will lb stock & open $15.00 per • 2•hooks per class/ 2 classes Double Saturday12000 Night! 18000 lb gear stock Stock classes will be 1st Stock classes will haveHitc ap $15.00 per hook • 2 hooks perper class/ 2 7000 classes p86 15000 lb stock & openDouble Hitch Contacts: Ken Maxwell 269-580-1254 6000 lb, lb, Max 4 hooks tractor $15.00 per hook • 2 hooks per class/ 2 classes pe 18000 and over stock Max 4will hooks per tractor 18000 lb stock 6000 lb, 7000 lb, 8000 lb. StockMax classes be 1st gear • Stock classes Wayne Unrath 269 4 hooks per tractor $15.00 per hook • 2 hooks per clas 2015 Antique Classes 18000 and over stock Double Hitch Double Hitch Camping info & Registration Call P Stock classes will be 1st gear • Stock classes will have a 6 mphContacts: speed limitKen Maxwell 269-580-1254 • ACCIDENTS Steve Vassa ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ** • Un Lower 6000 lb, 7000 lb, 8000 lb. 3000 and under Stock & Open Max 4 hooks per t 6000 lb, 7000 lb, 8000 lb. Contacts: Ken Maxwell 269-580-1254 • Steve Vassa $15.00 per hook • 2 hooks per class/ 2 classes per tractor Wayne Unrath 269-325-3483 Double Hitch Contacts: Kenclasses Maxwell 269-580-1254 • Steve Vassar Admission Stock classes will be 1st gear • Stock will have a 6 mph speed limit Stock classes will be 1st gear 4000 stock & open Wayne Unrath 269-325-3483 tractor Flea Market Tractor Drive starts at 5pm 2a 6000 lb, 7000 lb, 8000 lb. Max 4 hooks perFREE $3 hook per • 2 hooks per info & Registration Call Pam Maxwell Wayne 269-325-3483 $15.00 & per class/ 2 classes per tractor Stock classes will Unrath have mph speed limit 5000 stock &a 6open Contacts: Ken Maxwell 269-580-1254 • Spaces Out)Camping and Camping info & Registration Call Pam Maxwell ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ** • Under 18 Must Have P2 es will be 1st gear • Stock classes will have a 6 mph speed limit (inside person Max 4 hooks per tractor $15.00 per hook Camping info & Registration Call Pam Maxwell 26 6000 stock & open ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ** • Under 18 Must Have P Wayne Unrath 269-3 under 8 free active displays. 5.00 per hook • 2 hooks per class/ classes per tractor more Contacts: Ken2Maxwell 269-580-1254 • Steve Vassar 269-208-3446 ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FORclass/ ACCIDENTS ** per • Under 18 Must Have Pa 2 hooks per 2&info classes tractor 7000 stock open Camping & Registration Call Pa Max 4 hooks per tractor Wayne Unrath 269-325-3483 Max 4 hooks per tractor ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ** • Und Contacts: Ken Maxwell 269-580-1254 8000 • Stevestock Vassar 269-208-3446 & open Camping info & Registration Call Pam Maxwell 269-580-1250 Wayne Unrath 269-325-3483 ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ** • Under 18 Must Have Parental Consent : Ken Maxwell 269-580-1254 • Steve Vassar 269-208-3446 Contacts: Ken Maxwell 269-580-1254 7 Kids Games, Camping info & Registration Call PamSteve Maxwell 269-580-1250 FREE Vassar 269-208-3446 Wayne Unrath 269-325-3483 ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ** • Under 18 Must Have Parental Consent Pony Rides, Flea Market Wayne Unrath 269-325-3483 ng info & Registration Call Pam Maxwell 269-580-1250 Doub open open open open open under 8 free Good Home Cooking Kitchen is BACK! BIG TRACTOR PULL! or Show Coloring Contest and pedal pull on Saturday! Spaces OT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ** • Under 18 Must Have Parental Consent Come see the (inside & Out) and more active displays. Thursday-Sund Parade - Thursd LIGHTED TRUCK SHOW Saturday Night! Pickups & Antique Tra Farm Stock Tractor Camping info & Registration Semi Truck Show •6000 Sawmi Call Pam Maxwell 269-580-1250 lb, 700 Stock classes will be 1st gear • Stock $15.00 per hook • 2 hooks p Max 4 hoo ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS ** Under 18 Must Have Parental Consent Page 2 sunday, august 30, 2015 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com St. Joseph County Grange Fair Centreville, Michigan - September 20-26, 2015 Schedule of Events Sunday – Sept 20 Family Day – Hosted by Banks Hardwood Midway opens at noon 7:00 p.m. – Dan + Shay with Special Guest Kelsea Ballerini Monday – Sept 21 Children’s Day – Hosted by Meijer Midway opens at 11:00 a.m. Wristband Day 12 Noon - Harness Racing 7:00 p.m. – SJO Motocross Tuesday – Sept 22 Educational Day Hosted by St. Joseph County ISD 12 Noon - Harness Racing Midway opens at 3:00 p.m. Wristband Day 7:00 p.m. – Night of Destruction Sponsored by Palomino Wednesday – Sept 23 Seniors Day – Hosted by Sturgis Bank & Trust Company 12 Noon - Harness Racing Midway opens at 3:00 p.m. Wristband Day 7:00 p.m. – Super Kicker Bull Riding & Barrel Racing For more information or a complete schedule of events visit our website at www.centrevillefair.com or call the fair office 269-467-8935 Thursday – Sept 24 Ladies Day – Hosted by Indiana Michigan Power Midway opens at 3:00 p.m. Wristband Day 6:00 p.m. – Farm Truck Pulls Sponsored by Viking Friday – Sept 25 Veterans Day Hosted by MAISCO Midway opens at 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. – Modified/SS Tractor & Truck Pulls Sponsored by Dove Ag Services, Inc. Saturday – Sept 26 Midway opens at noon 7:00 p.m. - West Michigan Mud Runs – Sponsored by Davis & Davis Insurance & Real Estate Deborah J. Davis Law, PLLC Columbia Township Transfer Station TOWNSHIP DUMP 1/2 mile North of CR 380 on 52 1/2 Street The days and hours of operation will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every Saturday EXCEPT open the first SUNDAY of every month & closed the Saturday before. Chicken • Whole or Cut-Up • Boneless Skinless White • Eggs Free Range We Sell Home-Raised BEEF, PORK & POULTRY • Steaks • Ground Beef • Roasts • Pork Chops • Bacon • Ham •Sausage No Growth Promotants Come to our Farm Store Open Saturdays 9-1 Thurs. 1-6 Weekdays call: 269-650-0304 34492 24th Ave., Gobles, MI 49055 Dave’s Deals Daily Events: Kandu & Company Magic Show, Whispering Pines Exotic Animals & Petting Zoo Pioneer Hi-Bred Community Tent— Miracle of Birth Birthing Tent Southern Michigan Bank & Trust Free Stage - including Blanket Wheel Now Open! New & Used Merchandise Weds.-Sun. 10am-6pm Mini Flea Market • Vendor Space Available Soon •3 mi. N. of Gobles on M-40 • When you need the Best! MAlloRy Pole BuIldIngS, InC. “Stephen Mallory owned and operated since 1980” This arEa’s polE Building spEcialisTs! Completely erected shingle roof buildings. Includes tax, labor & material. 24x24x8 ...............$8,116 24x32x8 ...............$9,452 24x40x8 ...............$10,532 30x40x8 ...............$12,106 Your Locally Owned & Operated LP Gas Company Serving All of SW Michigan We thank you for your business. You’re not just a customer – You’re a neighbor. 800-226-6779 269-415-0425 37174 Red Arrow Hwy. • Paw Paw Meadow Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center “Family serving Families with compassion and care” FINANCE AND ADMISSIONS: Covering the cost of extended care may be a concern. Our highly knowledgeable business staff assist you in evaluating your financial options. Finding options include; but may not be limited to Medicare, Private Insurance, Nursing Home Insurance, Private Payment & Medicaid. DIMENSIONS OF SERVICE: Phone: (269)-521-3383 Fax: (269) 521-3370 www.peplinskigroup.com 42235 CR 390, Bloomingdale 24 Hour licensed nursing care, Physician, Supervised Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy, Home-cooked Meals, Secure home-like setting, Completely renovated! Private & Semi-Private Rooms, Recreation Activities, Air Conditioned, Beautifully Landscaped Courtyard, Non-smoking facility. Fully licensed and insured. Built on Quality and Reputation. 24x24x10 ..............$9,012 24x32x10 ..............$10,388 24x40x10 ..............$11,586 30x40x10 ..............$13,112 Each Building includEs: 29 Gauge Steel Siding • 67# Trusses 12” Boxed Overhang • One 16 ft. Wide Overhead One 3 ft. Service Door • One 3 ft. x 3 ft. Window FREE QUOTES ON OTHER BUILDINGS & CONCRETE FLOORS 24359 Red Arrow Hwy./Suite B • Mattawan, MI 49071 Phone (269) 668-2627 or Fax (269) 668-4310 • www.mallorypolebldgs.com NAPA Auto Parts of Allegan 269-673-3080 1513 Lincoln Rd. allegan, MI M-F 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Camp Critter Country All Inclusive Pet Boarding H 20 Years of Caring for your Pet H Themed Suites & Mini Suites H TV. with Animal Planet or Satellite Radio H 5 - Community 2,000 sq. ft. play yards H 100 acres of ponds, trails & wildlife to explore H Owners live on property H 5 - out times a day with 8 pm bedtime walks 269-521-4424 www.campcrittercountry.com 4747 102nd ave., grand Junction, MI 49056 SUNDAY, AUgUSt 30, 2015 You’ll go back J&J Service CR 388, Grand Junction 434-6475 NOw hIRING – Full and part time positions available for direct care staff. No experience necessary all training provided. Please call (269) 628-9099 to schedule an interview or apply on line at: cornerstoneafc.com LET ME FILL YOUR POOL .COM – Clean water. Call for rates. 7 days a week, 9 am - 9 pm. 269-427-5039. AUTO GLASS BY GOBLES - Call 760-2781. CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE OPENINgS Full time CNA positions available at Ely Manor skilled nursing and rehab facility in Allegan. Come work with individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors and individuals needing post-acute rehab. * Must have a CENA Certification To inquire, please call 269.673.1500 or email skiser-towne@peplinski group.com hAVE YOUR GARAGE SALE hERE AT REITS FLEA MARKET - Spaces available for $15 a day. 45146 Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw. (269) 657-3428. Bright, Eye-Catching Colors. Make Your Ad Stand Out From All the Rest! No Worries! JACK’S MAJOR APPLIANCE REPAIR- Washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers. Over 35 years experience. 269-521-6422. A U T O M O B I L E S $1,500 to $3,500 @ DouglasAutosLLC.com 569 10th St Plainwell. Also paying cash for broken autos. (269)501-5763. MR. ShRINK - Mobile Shrink Wrap Services. Boats, Pontoons, Recreational Equipment. (269)615-2890. w O LV E R I N E C O A C h TRUCK CAPS- new and used. Repair work and replacement glass on all brands. Trailer wiring on all kinds. Locks and accessories for trucks and SUVs. 668-3794. to school in style in a Fine Pre-Owned Vehicle from Walt Sicard Car Company Quality Checked, Warranty Backed, Friends You Know and Trust Featured Bevy of Beauties Vehicles $ $ 27,997 or 415 a month $14,997 or $215 a month $9,497 or $125 a month $19,595 or $285 a month Jeeps $24,595 or $363 a month 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4 16,305 miles, nice as new! Bright White Clear Coat! $28,995 or $431 a month Featured Vehicles $19,595 or $285 a month 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 25,000 miles, heated leather, full power options, alloy wheels. Super nice, nearly new sedan! 2013 Lincoln MKS 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Beautiful one owner car. Neutral Sporty new body with all the right leather, heated & cooled seats. equipment! Reflex Silver color, Luxuriously quiet ride and performance! automatic trans! $28,900 or $430 a month $12,995 or $185 a month 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Red & Ready with panoramic roof, heated leather interior and automated manual transmission! So fun to drive, you’ll scoot around using very little gas, while smiling from ear to ear! $21,995 or $323 a month $13,995 or $199 a month 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Top of the line with removable hard top. 45,600 miles, factory navigation and full power equipment. $25,597 or $385 a month 25,000 miles, heated leather, full power options, alloy wheels. Super nice, nearly new sedan! $13,995 or $199 a month 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4 door Two to choose from! Stylish combination of performance and economy! 2014 Ford Mustang GT An exceptional find with only 1,158 miles! 5.0 V8, auto., Ruby Red paint, Brembo brake package & more! $29,852 or $443 a month 2012 Ford Fusion SE This sharp sedan is the whole package with great ride, passenger room, stylish looks and fuel economy! $12,995 or $225 a month 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS $14,995 or $215 a month 4 door Two to choose from! Stylish combination of performance and economy! $24,897 or $352 a month 2014 Chevrolet Cruise LS Two to choose from! Roomy, economical, nicely equipped, and fun to drive! 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4 WD Agriculture Red, 8-speed auto. trans. HEMI 5.7L V8, multi displacement. $24,897 or $352 a month 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Heated leather, rear entertainment, navigation! Serviced & ready for you! $24,897 or $352 a month $11,995 $169 aSXT month 2012 Dodge or Durango 4x4 2011 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive Just 50,437 miles on this Ultimate Driving Machine! 3.0 V6 engine, 6speed transmission. Luxury equipment and power moon roof too! More than 75 vehicles and trailers can be found at Walt Sicard Car Company in South Haven. Drop by and meet Walt, and his knowledgeable team. Or you can shop online for your new ride at www.WaltSicard.com Walt Sicard 55,400 miles on this nice SUV with 3 rows of seats and nice power features! $24,897 or $352 a month MOVING: MUST SELL OAK ROLL TOP DESK, CHAIR, FILE for $795 . ALSO, ANTIQUE POOL TABLE @ $595. YOU MOVE IT BY 9/12. CALL JAN KALISIAK @ 269628-2930 FOR DETAILS. PAge 3 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com ANTENNA - TELEVISION VCR REPAIR 2013 Ford Focus SE 25,493 miles, Dune Clear Coat paint, air conditioning. Looks like new! $27,999 or $415 a month 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 Heated leather seats, Deep Cherry Red paint, and just 20,553 miles! Quite possibly the nicest one around. Scooters! $3,995 2012 Dodge Durango SXT 4x4 2012 Dodge Durango SXT 4x4 55,400 miles on this nice SUV with 3 rows of seats and nice power features! 55,400 miles on this nice SUV with 3 rows of seats and nice power features! Red & Ready! Rated at 35+ mpg, nicely equipped, alloy wheels, automatic, sporty fun to drive sedan! 75 2010 Yamaha YP400 Majesty Less than 2,000 miles on this nice as new BIG Scooter! SUVs 2012 Dodge Durango SXT 4x4 $17,995 $261 55,400 miles onorthis nice SUV with 3 a month rows of seats and nice power features! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport $24,897 or $352 a month $12,995 or $215 a month $15,995 or $233 a month $2,495 $24,897 or $352 a month 2013 Ford Fusion SE Just 13,500 miles on this nice sedan, 34 mpg hwy, nice power equipment, alloy wheels and nice safety rating too! 2012 Dodge Durango SXT 4x4 55,400 miles on this nice SUV with 3 rows$of seats and$nice power features! 6,595 or 138 a month 2005 Chevrolet Impala Nice trade with just over 90,000 miles, comfortable full size sedan is nimble and responsive to drive. 2012 Dodge Durango SXT 4x4 55,400 miles on this nice SUV with 3 rows of seats and nice power features! $12,995 or $215 a month 2010 Toyota RAV4 4x4 2010 Honda CRV EX Fuel efficient SUV, nice clean and nicely equipped! Nice local trade with 84,000 miles. Ready to tow behind a motor home or be your great daily driver! 2007 Kawasaki 500 Vulcan 500 One owner trade in. 5,247 miles! Detachable windshield included. $3,495 $16,995 or $245 a month 2003 Buell XB9S Lightning 2010 Mercury Mariner 4x4 The right sized SUV, the right equipment, the right price! 2012 Ford Escape XLT Sharp “right sized” SUV, 47,000 miles, nice power equipment. Factory warranty! Call Walt 269-639-CARS (2277) A little rocket with 19,197 miles, sitting pretty on new alloy wheels and tires! V-twin fuel injected engine runs great. Luggage box & bags conveniently holds your stuff! Great condition! Payments based on approved credit with $1000 plus tax, title, license and documentation fee down at delivery. 2008 & newer vehicles financed 72 months @3.75%, older vehicles financed 60 months @ 4.75% annual percentage rate financing. Call Walt 269-639-CARS (2277) • Service Department 269-767-7288 73860 Michigan 43 • South Haven, MI • 49090 (Corner of M43 & Blue Star Hwy.) Page 4 sunday, august 30, 2015 sunday, august 30, 2015 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com CARDINALS Church Directory BLOOMIngdaLe Football • Soccer • Volleyball • Cross Country Bloomingdale Cardinals Please note: SchedulesVarsity are subject to change. Soccer Varsity Soccer Varsity Football Opponent Place Time Bus Day Date Opponent Place Time Monday 8/24 Comstock Away 6:00 p.m. 8/25 8/27 9/2 9/9 Gobles Schoolcraft Hartford Coloma Home Away Away Home 6:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 4:15p.m. Wednesday 8/26 Bridgeman Away 5:00 p.m. 9/3 9/12 Hartford Decatur Away Away 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9/16 9/12 G.R. Aviation Academy Home 10:00a.m. 9/14 9/16 9/21 9/23 9/28 9/30 10/5 10/7 10/12 10/14 10/15 10/19-24 New Buffalo Saugatuck Bangor Fennville Schoolcraft Kalamazoo Christian Soccer Tourney Soccer Tourney Soccer Tourney Gobles Marcellus Districts Home Home Away Home Home Away TBA TBA TBA Away Away TBA 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. TBA TBA TBA 5:00 6:00 TBA Opponent Place Time Friday Thursday 8/28 9/3 Lawton Galesburg-Augusta Home Away 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - Tuesday 4:45p.m.Thursday Friday Friday 9/11 9/18 Saugatuck Decatur Away Away 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00p.m.Saturday Friday Friday 9/25 10/2 Marcellus Martin Away Home 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday 10/9 Eau Claire 7:00 p.m. Friday Friday 10/16 10/23 Bangor Gobles (Senior Night) Home (Homecoming) Away Home Bloomingdale Cardinals Coach: Joe deyoung asst: Phil Football JVdeyoung asst: tyler Caron Wednesday 4:50p.m. Wednesday Monday 4:55p.m. Wednesday - Monday Wednesday - Monday Wednesday 5:15p.m.Monday Wednesday - Monday Wednesday Thursday Monday Bloomingdale Cardinals Date 8/27 9/2 Place Asst.Opponent Phil DeYoung Lawton Galesburg-Augusta Away Home 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 4:45p.m. Wednesday - Saturday Wednesday 4:20p.m. 9/30 Constantine Away 5:00 p.m. 10/3 10/7 Otsego Open Away 8:00a.m. Away 10:00 a.m. Home Away 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. TBA TBA Saturday 10/10 Allegan Wednesday 10/14 Open Saturday 10/17 10/21 Saturday Saturday 10/24 10/31 Bloomingdale Invite Delton SAC Championship Gobles Regionals 3:50p.m. Wednesday 4:20p.m. Time 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Thursday 10/1 Martin Away 6:00 p.m. Thursday Thursday Thursday 10/8 10/15 10/22 Eau Claire Bangor Gobles Away Home Away 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Coach: tony Westerhoff asst. John Caron asst. david slusser Coach: Tony Westerhoff Asst. John Caron Asst. David Slusser Pastor Luke Veldt Middle School Volleyball Coach: alan Bobalik Coach: Alan2015 Bobalik Middle School Volleyball Saugatuck Home Eau Claire Away know of any changes. If you have any questions you can email Alan 5:00 p.m.soon as we Wednesday 9/16 Fennville Home 5:00 p.m. Farnquist [email protected]. 9:00 a.m. 7:20a.m. 9/15 9/22 9/24 Martin Marcellus Delton Away Away Away 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 9/26 9/29 Decatur Eau Claire Away Away 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 10/1 Hartford Away 5:00 p.m. 10/6 Decatur Home 5:00 p.m. - 10/8 Gobles Home 5:00 p.m. - 10/13 Lawrence Home 5:00 p.m. - Thursday 10/15 B.H. Countryside Home 5:00 p.m. - Saturday 10/17 Bangor Away 9:00a.m. 8:00a.m. Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Bloomingdale Cardinals 10/22 Bangor Away 5:00 p.m. 10/20 Lawrence Home 5:00 p.m. 10/27 Open Date TBA TBA Tuesday 4:10p.m.Thursday 3:45p.m. Tuesday - Thursday Tuesday 4:35p.m. School Football Middle JV Coach: angela sprague Monday 9/21 Saugatuck Home 5:00 p.m. - 9/23 9/28 Delton Kellogg Gobles Away Away 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 3:30p.m. 4:20p.m. Wednesday 7:45a.m. 3:20p.m. Monday 9/30 Watervliet Away 5:00 p.m. 3:55p.m. 10/5 Coloma Away 5:00 p.m. 3:50p.m. Wednesday 10/7 Saugatuck Away 5:00 p.m. 3:50p.m. Saturday 10/10 Away 8:30a.m. 7:20a.m. Monday Wednesday 10/12 10/14 Coloma (7th Grade Only) Bangor Martin Home Away 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 3:50p.m. Monday 10/19 10/21 10/24 Home Away 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:30a.m. 7:20a.m. 3:45p.m. Wednesday 3:45p.m. Monday 3:15p.m. 3:50p.m. Wednesday 4:00p.m. Saturday Open Lawrence Coloma (8th Grade Only) 7th grade Coach: anna thorbjornsen 8th grade Coach: Jeana steciow J.V. Coach: Angela Sprague 2015 Middle School Football 7 Grade Coach: Anna Thorbjornsen th Please note that this schedule is subject to change. We will notify our players as Day Date of any changes. Opponent Place Timecan email BusAlan soon as we know If you have any questions you Away Away 5:00 5:00 3:45p.m. Away Home 5:00 5:00 4:00p.m. - Wednesday Wednesday 10/7 10/14 Saugatuck Martin Home Home 5:00 5:00 Wednesday 10/21 Lawrence Away 5:00 Coach: Jake Kidder asst. andrew Becker Remington Excavating For You.... Coach: Jake Kidder We Can Move The Earth! Asst. Andrew Becker 8th Grade Coach: Jeana Steciow Please note that this schedule is subject to change. We will notify our players as soon as we know of any changes. If you have any questions you can email Alan Farnquist at [email protected]. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. We will notify our players as soon as we know of any changes. If you have any questions you can email Alan Farnquist [email protected]. 3:50p.m. Andy Peterson 521-6462 southwestern michigan dust control (269) 521-3400 P.O. Box 38, Spring St., Bloomingdale 407 S. State St. In the Village Market Plaza 521-3383 42235 CR 390, Bloomingdale www.peplinskigroup.com 269.628.5122 205 S. State St. Gobles [email protected] and make an impact that people will NOTICE! KITCHEN CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS We come to you! Free estimates, major brands, labor available, Rick (269) 872-3281. Need an extra copy? Pick up the Van Buren County Advertiser at Mancino’s Gobles RYNO TAXIDERMY Taxidermy since 1953! 628-2587 P.O. Box 152, Bloomingdale, MI a locally owned & operated paper since 1945! Call 628-5122 Call to visit our showroom on Mill Lake Road, gobles. Meadow Woods of Bloomingdale Adding color to your classified can make it stand out among all the rest. Specializing in Fish & Deer Please note that this schedule is subject to change. We will notify our players as BUREN COUNTY soon as we know of any changes. If you have any questions you can emailVAN Alan [email protected]. 269-628-2814 HIGHLIGHT YOUR CLASSIFIED! CERTIFIED MASTER TAXIDERMIST 521-7638 637-5076 208 East Pine Street Sunday School 9:45 am (classes for all ages) Sunday Worship 11:00 am AWANA 5:15 pm Tuesday Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:00 am (269)521-4233 Burn Barrels cut & ready to use $15 ea. FREE Drop off your waste oil at Forrest Automotive, CR 390. Call (269) 628-2954. Bloomingdale Cardinals Away 9:00 a.m. 9/12 Farnquist at [email protected]. Wednesday 9/9 Watervliet Wednesday 9/16 Fennville Please note that this schedule is subject to change. We will notify our players as Wednesday 9/23 Bangor soon as we know of any changes. If you have any questions you can email Alan Wednesday 9/30 Gobles Farnquist at [email protected]. Service Time: 10:30am www.journeyfamilychurch.com 34580 M-40 Hwy., Paw Paw Sunday School 10:00 am 9/10 4:20p.m.Thursday Saturday - Faith of the Apostles First Congregational Church Bloomingdale Christian Church Worship 11:30 am Please subject to change. notify our players as Daynote that this Date schedule is Opponent PlaceWe will Time Bus soon as we know8/24 of any changes. If you have any questions Monday Hartford (Scrimmage) Home 5:00you p.m.can email Alan Farnquist at [email protected]. that this schedule to change. We will notifyTime our players Bus Monday Date is subject Opponent Place Busas 8/31 GR Aviation Academy Home 5:00 p.m.Please noteDay soon as we know of any changes. If you have any questions you can email AlanSaturday Thursday 9/24 Marcellus Home 6:00 p.m. Farnquist at [email protected]. Tuesday 269-521-7300 Away Away - JV Volleyball Thursday 9/10 Saugatuck Home 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday Please note that this schedule is subject to change. We will notify our players Thursday as Thursday 9/17 Decatur Home 6:00 p.m. - We’re calling for a Cardinal win! 5:00 p.m. 9/23 9/26 Bloomingdale SAC Jamboree Lawrence Bangor Home Wednesday - Saturday Coach:2015 Mark Case Tyler Caron JVAsst: Football Day J.V.Volleyball Thursday 3:20p.m. Saturday 4:30p.m. Wednesday - Coach: Mark Case Coach: Joe DeYoung 2015 Thursday Wednesday Varsity Cross Country Date Date 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Bus Day Day www.journeyfamilychurch.com 313 Depot St., Gobles 269-628-2288 2015 2015 403 E. Van Buren Gobles, MI 269-628-4100 Sunday School 9:45 am -for all agesMorning Service 11:00am Jr. Church Program for Children Nursery Provided for all services Pastor Sunday Evening 6:00pm Douglas Yoder Wednesday 7:00pm Bible Study/PRAYER First Sat. of the month Men’s Prayer Dinner 7:00pm Pastor Yoder 13809 North M-40, Gobles Journey Family Church Sunday Mass 9:30 am Sunday @ Bloomingdale HS Auditorium Rev. Joseph Xavier, Pastor Deacon John Bodway, Pastoral Administrator (BHS) Phone (269) 628-2219 Worship 8:30am & 10:30 am @BHS Religious Education, K-12 Journey Kids 10:30am (only) @BHS Women’s Guild Sunday 9am @BHS Pastor Monday Prayer Meeting 7pm @DEPOT Women’s Bible Study & Prayer Chain Gary Wednesday Bible Study 7pm @DEPOT Men’s Fellowship Group Napp www.stjudeparishgobles.com Bloomingdale Athletics SchedulesBloomingdale 2015 Cardinals Varsity Cross Country 2015 Calvary Baptist Church St. Jude Catholic Church Bloomingdale Cardinals Varsity Football Page 5 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com Wed. Bible Class 7:00 pm Pastor David Harn 269-253-1100 www.faithoftheapostles.org Thad Earl Jeweler 54128 CR 388, PO Box 166 Grand Junction, MI Phone 434-6117 www.gjcongregational.com Sunday School 10 am Sunday Worship 11 am Pastor Todd Van Grouw Earl Coin & Jewelry Specializing in all types of jewelry, custom stone cutting, replacements and jewelry repair • Coins bought & sold • Estate Jewelry • Licensed Gold Buyer • Wedding Rings • Gold & Silver Chains • Precious Stone Rings Ebay Auction: thadsplace Closed Mon & Wed Ebay Store: Thads Trading Post Tues, Thurs & Fri 10 am-5 pm 207 W. Monroe, Bangor, MI 49013 Sat. 10 am-3 pm 269-427-8348 Or call for appt. New or Remodeled • Interior or Exterior • Cabinet Work • Trim Work • Decks • Siding • Concrete Licensed & Insured LANDSCAPE 628-2700 258 W. Monroe St. Bangor, MI 49013 PH: (269) 427-7551 Ryan K. Oliver, manager/owner Downtown Gobles 628-2650 Hours: Monday - Friday 9-7, Saturday 9-5, Closed Sunday • Additions • Pole Barns • Garage Floors • Basements • Garages GOBLES CHAPEL BLOOMINGDALE CHAPEL 203 E. Spring P.O. Box 171 Bloomingdale, MI 49026 PH: (269) 521-3121 Floyd Decker, manager 208 W. Main P.O. Box 6 Gobles, MI 49055 PH: (269) 628-2852 D.L. Miller, manager We accept credit cards! give us a call to place your ad today and pay for it with your credit card STATE LICENSE #80-2159 269.628.5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com Don’t toss it out - SELL IT! VbC Advertiser • 269.628.5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com Harold J. Fox Insurance Agency Gobles Pharmacy • Crawlspaces • Stamped Concrete • Exposed Aggregate • Sidewalks • Driveways Van buren County Advertiser 2” SCREEN CHANGING Accepting most mAjor credit/debit cArds 33215 M-43 PAW PAW 208 W. Exchange St. Phone 628-2646 Sunday: Worship 11:00 am 1st Sunday of Month – Community Dinner 12:30 pm Tuesday: Play & Learn Group 4 & younger 9 am-Noon during school. Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous 8 pm Pastor Rev. Charles Schantz D. L. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC BANGOR CHAPEL WELL DRILLING & REPAIR Member of Michigan and National Ground Water Association Gobles Bethany Presbyterian Church J. Gilbert Landscapes, LLC Since 1970 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • IRRIGATION 4” - 8” Wells Specializing in 5” PVC wells Call 269-673-5274 for transportation services Sr. Pastor Alan Carson Sr. Youth Pastor Jim Davis Jesse Gilbert, Owner 30264 23rd ave., gobles (269) 628-7170 269-720-9149 WELL DRILLING INC. Pastor Alan Carson FREE ESTIMATES! • NO JOb TOO SMALL! FOUNDATIONS CONCRETE • Patios • Hydroseeding • Beach Installation • Lawn Care • Retaining Walls • Bobcat & MiniExcavator Service • Decorative Fence Quality Work Competitive Prices FOUNE 3313 102nd Ave., Gobles Sundays Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am Evening Service 6 pm Wednesday Nights Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Club Programs 7:00 pm Youth (S.W.A.T.) 7:00 pm Landscape Design & Installation We Buy Gold & Silver Craig Cooley Builder Merson Church 112 E. Spring St., Bloomingdale, MI 49026 Home Repair & Handyman Service • Home Repair & Remodeling • Carpentry, Drywall & Trim • Finish or Repair • Window Repair or Replacement After hours & Saturdays by appointment 269-521-7774 Lic. #2101116810 Serving SW Michigan Since 1995 Page 6 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com sunday, august 30, 2015 Quality • Value • Service • Experience sunday, auGusT 30, 2015 PaGe 7 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com Discover Great Outdoor Recreation, Michigan History & the Friendly People of Bloomingdale A great community... Midway along the KalHaven Trail Janis Havice, Broker/Owner Carol Page, Associate Broker Liz Billings, Associate Broker Barb Strong, REALTOR Brenda Atkinson, REALTOR David Havice, REALTOR 521-3400 110 Spring St.- P.O. Box 38 Bloomingdale, MI 49026 www.lakesandcountry.com Bloomingdale...small town U.S.A., a place to grow BLOOMINGDALE CONSERVATION CLUB All you can eat Breakfast Buffet $8 donation for breakfast - 7:30-11 am Public Welcome – Club Rental Available – Trap Shooting 16681 41st St., Bloomingdale – 521-3297 Classy Creations www.sackettscarpet.com 08750 44th St. Bloomingdale Mark J. Harris [email protected] • Specializing in Agriculture • City Water/Sewer • Excavating & Demolition Hair Designed by Martina Smith Tanning is available. DreamCatchers Hair Extensions by Danielle “Dani” Yearling Nails designed by Tifffany 269-521-3321 Mon., Tue., Wed., & Fri. 9am - 6 pm • Thur. 9am - 7pm • Sat.8am - 3pm Office: 269-521-3566 Cell: 269-720-6393 Fax: 269-521-3196 Meadow Woods “Family serving Families with compassion and care” FINANCE AND ADMISSIONS: Covering the cost of extended care may be a concern. Our highly knowledgeable business staff assist you in evaluating your financial options. Finding options include; but may not be limited to Medicare, Private Insurance, Nursing Home Insurance, Private Payment & Medicaid. P.O. Box 132 Bloomingdale, MI 49026 Phone: 269-521-7774 Fax: 269-521-7520 DIMENSIONS OF SERVICE: Phone: (269)-521-3383 Fax: (269) 521-3370 www.peplinskigroup.com AUTO • HOME • LIFE • IRA’S • ANNUITIES 4015 Portage Milwood Shopping Center Harris ConAg, LLC Hair care for the entire family! Email: [email protected] Web: www.hjfoxinsurance.com 301 S. State St. Downtown Gobles (269) 657-3500 34448 44th Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079 • www.fritzsblueberries.com Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Residential - Commercial Kalamazoo: 342-2878 Opening beginning of June-Sept. Call for our hours. 507 N. Van Buren St., Bloomingdale, MI 49026 Carpeting • Vinyl Hardwood • CeramiC Gobles: 628-2185 U-pick blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. We also have a bakery, smoothies, ice cream, honey, maple syrup, homemade jam, and many more blueberry products! 42235 CR 390, Bloomingdale Z. Nelson Cozy Hill A.F.C. Serving Bloomingdale and Surrounding communitieS 09441 44th St., Bloomingdale, MI 49026 Caring For Your Loved Ones Dirtworks, LLC ZND 655-4012 [email protected] • Basements • Driveways • Septic systems • Clearing 24 Hour licensed nursing care, Physician, Supervised Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy, Home-cooked Meals, Secure home-like setting, Completely renovated! Private & Semi-Private Rooms, Recreation Activities, Air Conditioned, Beautifully Landscaped Courtyard, Non-smoking facility. For all your residential, commercial, and agricultural excavating needs • Ponds • Demolition • Drainage • Site Design Janet M. Bontrager 1-800-960-4560 Ext. 109 [email protected] 269-521-7667 Cell: 269-491-8042 (Steve) [email protected] Cell: 269-491-2472 (Minnie) Steve and Minnie Stassek Care Givers Page 8 sunday, augusT 30, 2015 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com FREE CLOTHING New Location - New Faces Same Caring Personal Service Protecting your investment Gobles-Pinedale Seventh-Day Adventist Church GOBLES PHARMACY Hometown Quality - HomeTown Service Gobles Pharmacy 212 S. Street, Gobles, MI 269-628-2650 Pat Killeen SPECIAL! LOTS IN WOODLAND Realtor® E S TAT E S G O B L E S 269-501-6146 (C) 269-998-7400 (O) [email protected] NoProblemListing.com 203 S. State Street, Gobles • Call 628-2691 or 628-2107 Ask Agent Brad Newell for details Reits Flea Market Open LABOR Day Weekend! Septic Pumping Saturday, Sunday & Monday Hey! Hold your Garage Sale at Reits! Spaces Available - $15 a day. 45146 Red Arrow Hwy. Paw Paw, MI 49079 • 269-657-3428 www.reitsfleamarket.us LABOR DAY WEEKEND – s until Apparel & Shoe end of season! OPEN PLAY ALL WEEKEND! Club Championship Party 3829 102nd Avenue Allegan, MI 49010 Sunday, Sept. 13 (269) 673-2882 CALL the Advertiser to place your ad! www.cheshirehills.com 269-628-5122 Weekend and Holiday Service Available Emergency Service Specializing in: Furnace Replacement • Air to Air New Construction Heat Pumps Installation • A/C Service • Geo-Thermal & Installation • Repair Units • Oil • Gas Kristin lockrem Pa-c 406 N. State St., Gobles, MI 49055 PH: (269) 628-2196 FAX: (269) 628-2363 Cycle Source Motorcycles • Parts • rePair • atVs (269) 628-5471 • Ants • Termites • Spiders • Moles • Mosquitoes & Stinging Insects Locally Owned & Operated ANDY PETERSON (269) 521-3515 24-Hour Service 365 Days a Year! VISA/MASTERCARD ACCEPTED M, T, T, & F 9-6 WED. 9-9 521-6462 OWNER Dan Brownell Lane Soft Water DEPENDABLE•ECONOMICAL www.northshorepest.com SNK TraNSmiSSioN Where Performance matters! Dr. Carrie Garrone Chiropractor Now located across from Village Market 628-6100 “Show ‘em some backbone, Tigers!” 7495 Fluid & Filter Change $ 22203 m-40, Gobles, mi 49055 132 Grand St., Allegan • 673-3272 • Sevice Since1959 269-628-0186 owner: mike Hackett Nationwide Warranty 269-628-2814 Sunday Service 10:30 am www.journeyfamilychurch.com VanHeukelum Construction & Development [email protected] 407 S. State St. Center 203 S. State St. P.O. Box 310 Gobles, MI 49055 628-2691 or 628-2107 Healy Hardware & Lumber 307 South State Street Gobles 628-2584 In the Village Market Plaza Gobles Insurance Most Vehicles - And adjust bands as necessary Honoring All After Financing available Market Warranties OPEN 33195 M-43 Hwy. Paw Paw SAT. 9-3 Motorcycles • Parts • rePair • atVs CLEAN & DEPENDABLE • Construction Sites • Special Events • Handwashing & Handicap CONCRETE FLATWORK - Driveways, Garages, Polebarns, Sidewalks, Curb & Gutter, etc. NEW OR REPLACEMENT. Call James Woody, (269) 599-5572. OPEN SCHEDULE, FREE ESTIMATES. Drilling 4” Galvanized Wells Changing 2” Screens, Repairing 2”-5” Wells Bert carrion M.d. 2015 Fall SportS ScheduleS ALL SIZE FENCING LLC - Installation and repair. Residential, Commercial & Industrial. We install your fence or ours, all sizes all types. YEAR ROUND INSTALLATION. 269-3507820. 521-4923 • Call or Text 377-8939 FAMILY PRACTICE TIGERS OR CALL 673-9563 DEL’S WELL DRILLING Medical clinic Cross County, Football, Soccer, Volleyball 1-800-223-9563 9am shotgun Gobles GOBLes Serving Southwestern Michigan Allegan County Legal Assistance Center, Fri., Sept. 18 • Driving Range • Pro Shop • Golf Lessons • Leagues • Golf Outings • Banquets • Restaurant • Sports Bar PaGe 9 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com MULTIPLE UNIT DISCOUNTS Starts at 1 PM For more info: Approximately 1/2 acre. $15,000 and $16,000. Call 269-762-0148. No Saturday calls. MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS - New company, new plans, low rates, great service. Call for FREE quote. Scott Richards, Gobles Insurance, 6282107. Michigan’s Largest Outdoor Flea Market! PRO SHOP SALE! 20% OFF 628-4821 Hours: 1st & 3rd Tuesday 8:30 a.m.- Noon. 32146 6th Ave. Gobles We accept ALL major insurance providers. GOBLES INSURANCE CENTER Provides free clothing to those in our community. Donations may be made at the same time. sunday, auGusT 30, 2015 VAN BUREN COUNTY “The Extreme Team” Visit our web site: www.verticaledgeentertainment.com 269.628.2428 Deb & Jim Millward a locally owned & operated paper since 1945! 269.628.5122 205 S. State St. Gobles [email protected] Missy Harris-Caron is now at pure Lash & Beauty 1106 W. Centre Ave. Portage 269-743-7895 Gobles Pharmacy Downtown Gobles 628-2650 Hours: Monday - Friday 9-7, Saturday 9-5, Closed Sunday Gobles Grocery Support your Team and Community Open 7 Days a Week $25.00 628-2501 Your Ad Here! Page 10 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com sunday, augusT 30, 2015 sunday, auGusT 30, 2015 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com City of Gobles 5th Annual Fall City-Wide Yard Sale BEAT THE Don’t Mess With the Rest Call the Best What Can Wray’s Do For You? (269) 673-4791 10off! $ DD • Septic Tank Pumping & Maintenance • Precast Tanks Manufactured & Sold • Community Septic SystemsDecentralized • Alternative Onsite Disposal: Advantex, Fast, Nibbler, etc. • Excavation • Demolition • Site Preps • Basement digs • Small Commercial Development • Times are optional. • The $5.00 fee and permit will be waived for all four days. • A directory of participating homes in the city will be compiled and distributed at local businesses. • If you wish to be included in the directory, Contact the City Clerk at 628-2246 by Weds., Sept. 9. • Directories will be available at local businesses and City Hall on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 12:00 noon. • Trucking • Aggregate • Top Soil • Gravel Straight flush beats a full house! (269) 673-4791 • Fax: (269) 673-4339 1148 Lincoln Road, Allegan, MI 49010 [email protected] CITy OF GOBLes - synOPsIs OF MInuTes The following actions are among those taken by the Gobles City Commission at the regular meeting held August 18, 2015 Approved consent agenda * Minutes of the last regular meeting * Invoices Adopted Freedom of Information Act policy based on new legislation Approved fall city wide yard sales for September 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2015 Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Paula Sipes, Clerk Expires September 30, 2015 24-Hour Service• 365 Days a Year! • Septic Tank Systems Installed Start planning now for the city-wide yard sale The Annual Fall City-Wide Yard Sale will be held Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2015. Schedule a pre-season furnace tune-up between now and Sept. 30th and receive ... Limit one per household. PaGe 11 aCCePTed Owner Dan Brownell (269) 521-3515 InvItatIon for Snow removal QuotatIon BloomIngdale PuBlIc SchoolS 203 n van Buren St BloomIngdale, mI 49026 Bloomingdale Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for snowplowing and removal for the 2015-2016 school year, with the possibility of yearly extension not to exceed five years. 1. Invitation for Proposals: Sealed bids will be received by mail to Bloomingdale Public Schools at PO Box 217 Bloomingdale, MI until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Bids should be sent to the attention of Tod Odell, Director of Operations. 2. Proposals: Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes plainly marked, “Snow Removal Bid.” All proposals shall be on the enclosed forms. Bids will be opened at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Bloomingdale High School Office at 629 E. Kalamazoo, in Bloomingdale, MI. 3. explanation written and orals: A walk through of the Bloomingdale site will be held on August 31, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. to identify the area where snow removal is expected. Please meet at the Bloomingdale High School Office. Questions prior to then should be directed to Tod Odell at (269) 521-3906 or (269) 330-7364. The Board of Education will not be bound by any oral communications. 4. rejection or acceptance of Proposal: The Bloomingdale Public Schools Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all proposals. 5. Plowing/expectations/deadlines The following expectations are understood concerning when to plow or not to plow. When two inches or more of snowfall occurs, then the district areas are to be plowed. However, the Director of Operations must be contacted before each plow for approval. Please understand that the school district reserves the right to plow themselves if possible. All lots must be plowed by 7:00 a.m. 6. equipment requirements: Bidder must have, or have access to, a front-end loader for removal of snow. 7. Bid forms: Bids are now to be submitted based on a per job total for each plow completed. All bids should be submitted on the enclosed form. We request an hourly rate be submitted as well should a need exist to contract for additional work not in the specified area or for the use of a front-end loader. 8. The following areas are required to be plowed: Bloomingdale High School/Middle School, including fire lane Bloomingdale Elementary, including service drive Bloomingdale Storage building lot Bloomingdale Bus Garage Pullman Elementary Building, Bus Garage, including sidewalks and service drive 9. repairs to surfaces: It is expected that the snow plowing contractor will be responsible for all spring clean up work due to damage resulting from snow plowing. This includes any grass areas torn up, gravel onto lawn areas, etc, at no cost to the district. All repair work must be completed by April 15, 2016. 10. Insurance requirements: Bidder must have Public Liability and Property Damage to include Automobile and Comprehensive General Liability. Proof must be submitted with bid. 11. Payment requirements: Payment for services will be made on a bi-weekly basis. A copy of the payment deadline dates will be given to the winning bidder. 12. Invoice requirements: Bills must include dates of plowing services. If extra work was performed, bill must show detail and hours worked. 13. Invoices should be submitted to: Bloomingdale Public Schools, Attn: Tod Odell, PO Box 217, Bloomingdale, MI 49026 Celebrate their life L ost a loved one recently? Do you need to let the community know about their life accomplishments, their passions and their loved ones? Let us help you get the word out. We can publish an obituary that celebrates their life. Feel free to call for more information, and a cost. VAN BUREN COUNTY Email: [email protected] Phone: 269-628-5122 The van Buren county advertiser will be closed monday, September 7th to observe labor day! Page 12 sunday, august 30, 2015 “Shop Locally with the Van Buren Advertiser” • 269-628-5122 • www.vbcadvertiser.com Samuel Prices good through 09-13-15 5 CALZONE $ 99 & 20 oz. Drink PLUS TAX From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Family dinner special 5 99 PLUS TAX From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night special 14” Pepperoni Pizza 19 $ 16” 2 topping Pizza Full Breadstick 2 liter Pop 9 $ 99 Pizza $ 99 16” 1 topping PLUS TAX ALL DAY From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 5 8” Grinder $ & 20 oz. Drink 99 PLUS TAX From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In Village Market Xpress 269-637-9400 08337 M-140, south Haven Open Sun -Thurs 11 am-9 pm • Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm PLUS TAX Welcome Back Teachers and Students! 269-628-2814 407 S. State St., Gobles Open Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun 11 am-9 pm