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Jan. 27, 2022

0030 Special Notices

0032 Public Notices

CITY OF BIG RAPIDSCONDENSED COMMISSION

PROCEEDINGSSTRATEGIC PLANNING

SESSION

Special meeting of January 24,2022, was called to order at5:05 p.m. and adjourned at8:15 p.m.

Presen t : Commiss ione rsRobert Andrews, Jennifer P.Cochran, Jonathan Eppley andKaren Simon; Mayor FredGuenther; City Manager MarkGifford; City Attorney Eric D.Williams; City Clerk TamyraGillis and department headstaff.

This Strategic Planning Ses-sion was conducted by Dr.Lewis Bender. No actions weretaken at this strategic planningsession.

Tamyra K. Gillis, City Clerk

0032 Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICECITY OF BIG RAPIDSDIAL-A-RIDE PUBLICTRANSPORTATION

SYSTEMPROPOSED STATE ANDFEDERAL APPLICATIONFOR OPERATING ANDCAPITAL ASSISTANCE

All citizens are advised thatthe City of Big Rapids hasprepared an application forState of Michigan financialassistance for fiscal year2023, as required under Act279 of the Public Acts of1951 as amended, and forfederal assistance as re-quired under the FederalTransit Act, as amended.

The City of Big Rapids is re-questing $234,322.00 in stateoperating assistance for gen-eral public transit servicesand $241,128.00 for FederalSection 5311 operating as-sistance.

The City of Big Rapids en-sures that the level and qual-ity of transportation servicesis provided without regard torace, color, or national originin accordance with Title VI ofthe Civil rights Act of 1964.For more information regard-ing our Title VI obligations orto file a complaint please con-tact us at the address givenbelow.

The proposed application ison file at the City of Big Rap-ids, Office of the City Clerk,226 North Michigan Avenue,Big Rapids, Michigan andmay be reviewed during a 30-day calendar period begin-ning February 1, 2022 andend ing March 3 , 2022 ,between the hours of 8 a.m.and 5 p.m. on days City Hallis open for business.

Written comments regardingthe application and/or writtenrequests for a public hearingto review the application mustbe received on or beforeMarch 1, 2022. If a hearing isrequested, notice of thescheduled date, time, andlocation will be provided atleast 10 days in advance.

Submittals should be mailedto the City of Big Rapids, Of-fice of City Clerk, 226 NorthMichigan Avenue, Big Rap-ids, Mich igan 49307 oremailed to [email protected].

The City of Big Rapids is anEqual Opportunity Providerand Employer.

January 27, 2022

0032 Public Notices

REQUEST FOR BIDS

WEBBER TOWNSHIP ISseeking sealed bids for the

cleanup of property located at2404 W. Grant St., Baldwin,

MI 49304. Applicants must beinsured. Bids will be

accepted at the WebberTownship Offices until 9:00

a.m.January 31, 2022.

0050 Help Wanted

OSCEOLA COUNTY SHER-IFF’s Office Corrections Divi-sion accepting sealed propos-als for Inmate Medical Ser-vices. Details at www.osceola-county.org. Sealed proposalsdue Fri., Feb. 25, 2022 at 2:00p.m.

OCCUPANCYSPECIALIST/TENANT

Administrator - FulltimeBig Rapids Housing

Commission is seeking aqualified individual for the

position of OccupancySpecialist/Tenant

Administrator. Preferredqualifications include

property managementexperience, the ability to

multitask, prioritize workload,and possess excellent

communication skills. Musthave a minimum of a high

school diploma or equivalent.Must have a minimum of one

year secretarial,bookkeeping or clericalexperience with publiccontact. Salary range

$36,615 - $49,266with benefit package and is

dependentupon qualifications and

experience. This position mayrequire travel. Applicantsconsidered for hire will be

subject to a medical/physicalexamination, a background

check and must have a validMichigan Driver’s License.Applicants must submit a

letter of interest, resume, andthree employment related

references and threenon-related

personal references to:Attn: Executive Director, Big

Rapids Housing Commission,9 Parkview Village,

Big Rapids, MI 49307.Applications will be accepted

until the position has beenfilled. Please go to

www.bigrapidshousing.org toview the position description.

The Big Rapids HousingCommission is an equalopportunity employer.

0050 Help Wanted

For current jobopportunities, lookfor our display adin the following

pages.

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 from down-town, active resident council,group activities, Neighbor-hood Watch program andsecurity cameras.

Apply at:9 Parkview Village

Big Rapids

(231) 796-8689

The application isalso available at:

www.bigrapidshousing.org

0110 For Rent

APARTMENT

VILLAGE GREENAPARTMENTS

We are now takingapplications for 1 and 2bedroom apartments.

Rent is based on incomefor those who qualify.

We are located at1300 Catherine StreetBig Rapids, MI 49307.

Please call(231)796-4590

For the hearing impaired,please callTTY 7-1-1

Professionally Managed byMedallion Management,

Inc.www.medallionmgmt.com

Financed byRural Development.

This institution is an equalopportunity provider.

0170 Items for Sale3/4 TELESCOPING curtain ordrapery rod, 42 X 125 inch.brown and with all the hard-ware. nice condition used verylittle. Call 231-723-2428, Man-istee.

A N T I Q U E A M E R I C A NBEAUTY iron made by Americ-an Electric Heater Co. Detroit,no cord. Call 231-723-2428Manistee.

ANTIQUE BEAUTIFUL COALStove Brand New "HUTCH"$300.00. PLEASE CALL 231-690-9799 IF INTERESTEDBRANCH MICHIGAN 49402.

DOG HOUSE, NEW condition,$100, Phone 231-723-4062.Please leave message if inter-ested, I’ll call back. Manistee

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE IN-SERT good condition $25.00.PLEASE CALL 231-690-9799IF INTERESTED BRANCHMICHIGAN 49402.

ELEVEN 1000 AND 2000piece puzzles. Like new. Puttogether only once. No miss-ing pieces, $5 each. (231)723-6688, Manistee.

FOR SALE: 1940 InternationalFarmall BN tractor. Fully re-stored & runs great.$3500.00 231-592-1301

GARANT" 5LB EXTENDS to16 feet Poly Roof Snow Rake$20.00. PLEASE CALL 231-690-9799 IF INTERESTEDBRANCH MICHIGAN 49402.

HOOVER CARPET CLEAN-ER like new with attachments$60.00. PLEASE CALL 231-690-9799 IF INTERESTEDBRANCH MICHIGAN 49402.

0170 Items for SaleLINCOLN AC 225 ARC Weld-er $100.00 or Best. PLEASECALL 231-690-9799 IF INTER-ESTED BRANCH MICHIGAN49402.

A DEAL IN the making allbrand new PASTA QUEENNOODLE MAKER, BLACKAND DECKER STEAMER,KEEP IT HOT MICROWAVEHOT PLATE, GREAT AMER-ICAN STEAK HOUSE ONIONMACHINE, 13 PIECE SUPERSLICER, A ROLLING CHOP-PER ALL STILL IN BOXESALL FOR $40.00. PLEASECALL 231-690-9799 IF INTER-ESTED BRANCH MICHIGAN49402.

SINGER SEWING MACHINEModel 7258. Like new condi-tion, very limited use. Includesattachments and instructionalCD, foot pedal and power cord.Asking $95.00. 231-887-4497,Manistee.

TENTS 4 MAN and 2 man with2 mummy sleep ing bags$25.00. PLEASE CALL 231-690-9799 IF INTERESTEDBRANCH MICHIGAN 49402.

VETERANS- SET OF 4 heavymugs with pictures of militaryvehicles used in Iraq and SaudiArabia... never used. Call 231-723-2428, Manistee.

WOMEN'S USED Chaps leath-er clutch (established 1978)has very many uses, excellentgift. Call 231-723-2428, Manis-tee.

FURNITUREANTIQUE LARGE WOOD 2pchutch w/ glass doors, made bya former Century Boat Co. em-ployee in the early 1940'sw/etching in the frame. MUSTSEE!!! one of a kind. Call 231-723-2428, Manistee.

ANTIQUE MAPLE REGULARsize bed, includes headboard,footboard and frame, no mat-tress, very nice. Call 231-723-2428, Manistee.

SPORTING GOODSSKI HELMET AND gogglesu s e d . S K I A R E A S A R EOPEN!! Call 231-723-2428,Manistee.

ANTIQUESANTIQUE AMERICAN RA-DIATER Ideal hot water boiler,cast iron, size #2 series 9-1-Mgood heater for workshop, gar-age, barn or cabin. Call 231-723-2428, Manistee.

ANTIQUE RAILROAD JACKHouse Barn jack 7 3/4 X 8. Call231-723-2428, Manistee.

VINTAGE LUFKIN MODEL#1206 folding metal ruler,Saginaw, Mich. Very nice con-dit ion. Call 231-723-2428,Manistee.

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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:[email protected]

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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

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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

BULK STORE

* Deli Meats ** Cheese *

* Bulk Foods ** Baking Supplies ** Freezer Deals *

* Cooler ** Dairy *

HOURS:• Monday • Tuesday •Wednesday • Friday •

8am - 5pm• Saturday •8am - 4pm

• Thursday • Sunday •CLOSED

231.689.5242

7205 East Baseline RoadWhite Cloud 49349

HEALTH CARE

FREE MEDICALSERVICES

Contact our office to see ifyou qualify.

231.876.6152

MEDICATIONASSISTANCE

Contact our office to see ifyou qualify.

231.876.6151

803 Lynn StreetCadillac, Michigan 49601

Office Hours:Monday-Thursday

9am-4:30pm

Call Clinic for appointment.More information:

stehouwerfreeclinic.org

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 & GARDEN

MEAT PROCESSING

FILL YOURFREEZER!

GILROY'S BEEFCORN-FED CHOICE BEEF!

no antibiotics, no steroids,GMO free.

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

$2.80/lb. hanging weight,Plus 60¢/lb cut & wrapped

to your satisfaction +slaughter fee

Processed at MackersieBrothers, Barryton

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

MARIJUANA DISPENSARY

PAINT/RESTORATION SVCS

We Renew, Refresh,Re-imagine Furniture, Décor

and sell Rustic Lighting

Giving old furniture new life.Bring us your furniture and

your vision, let us re-imagineyour furniture for you, or

shop our refreshed furnitureat our Facebook store.

Kelly & Ted RickabusParis, MI

Phone:231-796-3058

Email:[email protected]

Facebook:Riverlodgerestorations

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

TAPE, DVD TRANSFERS

TAPE AND DVDDUPLICATION!

Transfer your old VHS,8mm film, photos, slides

audio tapes and flashdrives to DVD's or CD's!!

Great gift Idea!

Quick service!

Main Street Audio Video701 N. Mission

Mt. Pleasant989-773-7370

WANTED TO BUY

CASH PAID:

RETIREE PAYINGFair Price

$100-$10,000

Free Pick-up

CALL TODAY!(231)689-1894(616)291-0266

For AllRunning Cars,

(if needs some repair isokay)

Trucks,Motorcycles,

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

Tractors,Snowmobiles.

GARAGE DOORS

HOWARD CITY, MI616-260-0345

Garage DoorService & Sales

Garage doors and openersResidential and Commercial

Fully Insured

Located in Howard Cityworthgaragedoor.com

HOTEL, MOTEL

TOUR-INN MOTEL

New Ownership

Rates Starting at$ 50 for Nightly

Call: 231-937-4444or

Visit: www.tourinnmotel.com

CLEAN UP & REMOVAL

Distressed Properties,Storm Damage,

Lot Clearing, Rentals,Yards & Much More.

Snow Removal For Residential & Private

Drives, Small BusinessOnly

Licensedand Insured

There Today,Gone Tomorrow!

Call Today231-349-4226

See our website: gonecleanup.com

[email protected]

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Send a special shout out to your family and friends for their

birthday, anniversaries, or any other special occasions!

Prices start as low as $10.00 and they are custom designed by our designers!

Email us at: [email protected]

Now open and accepting new licensed cosmetologists!

Dedicated stations and suites. Independent Contractor status and lease. Amenities to help your business succeed!

Start 2022 with positive change!

If our motto fits who you are, then call for a confidential tour! Fabulous, personable professionals for the best version of you!

231-629-8200 - Ask for A’Leigha Dexter

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