HELP WANTED
Nanny wanted—child care for 2-4 children at various times, M-F, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 20 to 30 hours per week. Household responsibilities included. No weekends, nights or holidays. Must have references and reliable transportation. Clean driving record a must, background check will be done. $8/hour, starting Sept. 8. (616) 558-1481. p35
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Wanted: Receptionist for a busy holistic chiropractic office. Pay based on experience. Job duties include answering phone, collections, scheduling, filing, insurance verification. Please e-mail resume to jbyrne73@hotmail.com. b34cp
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IF YOU CAN SELL and you would like to make a decent commission, this could be a great job. Work in and out of the office for a local weekly newspaper. More than just sales, this is a great way to learn and understand marketing in the local field. No long-distance travel, established accounts included. Must have valid driver’s license. For more information call (616) 696-3655 (ask for Lois) or send e-mail and resume to superman49@charter.net. ftfn
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Mystery shoppers earn up to $100 per day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Experience not required. (877) 715-3339. p36cp
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DAYCARE
Child care opening, Rockford area, home-based child care, 1st and 2nd shifts. Call (616) 874-0267 for appointment. p35cp
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FOR SALE
Antique desk with hutch, cubby holes, shelves, doors, beautiful condition. Dated late 1800s. $775. Call (616) 866-1478, leave a message. ftfn
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE
’97 Jetta Volkswagen, 4-door, front-wheel drive, stick shift, $1,500. Call (614) 270-2241. ftfn
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ANTIQUES
Antiques—Beautiful Punched Tin buffet, $550; antique spool cabinet, $500; oak chairs, $50 apiece. (616) 863-0694. p35
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GARAGE SALE
Multi-family—3355 15 Mile Rd. Antique table, glassware, furniture, clothes, wood splitter, kitchen, household items, decor. Thursday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. b34cp
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Rum Creek Condominiums—multi-family block garage sale. Saturday, August 22, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Courtland Drive NE, between 10 Mile Rd. and 11 Mile Rd. p34
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Wednesday-Friday, 1/2-day Saturday, August 19-22, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss this one! Hunting stuff, household, motorcycle, priced right! 10957 Summit, between 13 and 14 Mile roads, first road east of expressway. p34cp
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Rockford multi-family sale—antiques, households, clothing, baby, etc. Thursday-Friday, Aug. 20-21, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 118 S. Monroe. p34
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FOR RENT
Lake Bella Vista—two-bedroom, air, garage, free lake access. Seniors welcome, no pets. $575/mo., plus utilities. Call (616) 874-7871. b34
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
Baldwin two-room concrete block 8×16 hunting cabin, 12×12 well, septic, electric, heat, AC, 60×80 lot. New roof, windows, paint. No land contracts, $15,000. (989) 287-3299. p34
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CLASSES AND LESSONS
Guitar Lessons—Learn guitar the RIGHT way and enjoy it for a lifetime. Lessons also on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, etc. Call Joe (616) 874-8582. btfn
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SERVICES
Advocare Assisted Living—I have one opening for a resident senior. Country setting in Rockford area. Private room with cable, meals provided, laundry and activities. Call for more information (616) 862-6712. b37
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Diane’s Cleaning Service, Inc.—Weekly, bi-weekly, one-time home cleanings. Call (616) 516-1833. p34
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Preserve your memories—award-winning film student offering transfer of photos and video to DVD format. High quality. Affordable. Call (616) 808-9855. p35
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Power washing—protect your investments! Siding, decks, patios, garage floors, fencing, RVs, and more! Environmentally perfect detergents. Licensed and insured. Call Rockford Power Washing (616) 204-7667. p34
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I’ll design your flier, brochure, business card for a low rate! Other graphic design also available. Over 17 years experience. Professional design guaranteed. Flier design starting at $30. References available. Call Melanie Ragsdale at (616) 889-9082 or view design samples online at ragsdaledesign.com. ftfn
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LOST AND FOUND
LOST—brown leather bracelet with silver hook, adorned with silver rings. Lost at the Rockford Sidewalk Sales on Friday, July 17. (616) 866-5838. ftfn
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FOUND—religious necklace, Rockford dam area. (616) 263-2074, call to identify. ftfn
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FOUND—two pit bull dogs, no collars. First dog is a black-and-white male. Second dog is brown-and-white female. Found near corner of 13 Mile and Algoma on July 1. Call (616) 866-2073. ftfn
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FOUND—yellow Lab/Siberian Husky mix at Thunder Hawk resort in Pierson on Sunday, June 21. Call to identify, (616) 788-9725. ftfn
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LOST—missing since May 1, 2009. Blonde and white mixed Lab, comes to the name “Zoey.” If found, please call (616) 863-0546, or take her to the Kent County animal shelter. Please return her! ftfn
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LOST—Jack Russell Terrier dog, brown head, white body, brown spots on main body. Missing since Saturday, May 16. Last seen by 10 Mile Rd./Myers Lake Rd. (616) 835-1971. ftfn
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FOUND—car keys found at Townsend Park, Sunday, May 10. Call to identify, (616) 874-6819. ftfn
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FOUND—Jostens silver class bracelet with initials “D.A.M.” in gold lettering. Found at Sparta Chevrolet. Please call Anna at (616) 887-1791 to identify. ftfn
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LOST—11-year-old black-and-white male cat. Declawed, right ear misshapen. Last seen on Hessler Dr. in Rockford on Friday, Feb. 20. Call (616) 874-1702, leave a message. ftfn.
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LOST—female beagle with pink collar, last seen around the Childsdale/White Pine Trail area on Saturday, February 14. (616) 696-0367. ftfn
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FOUND—gift certificate and a large book found on corner of River Chase and Greystone on New Year’s Eve. Call (616) 450-4939 and identify. ftfn
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LOST—cockatiel, gray, one year old. Talks, whistles, friendly. Lost on September 8 from 18 Mile and Algoma area. Please call (616) 696-0839. ftfn
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FOUND—Chrysler key found in the Courtland and 11 Mile Road area. Please call The Rockford Squire at (616) 866-4465. ftfn
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LOST—small Siamese female cat, seal point, spayed. Lost west of river in Rockford near Jericho and Cahill. $50 reward! Call (616) 866-1021. ftfn
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PETS AND SUPPLIES
Free—German short-hair pointer, hunting dog, trained. Free to good home. Call (614) 270-2241 or e-mail avonarbo@att.net. ftfn
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Free—three kittens. One gray, one black, one black and gray. Two females, one male. Also free: one older female cat. Call (616) 788-8664. ftfn
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Free—one calico cat, 2 to 3 years old, indoor/outdoor, plays well with kids. (616) 696-9225. ftfn
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The Rockford Squire’s “Free” and “Lost & Found” classified ads are free of charge. Call (616) 866-4465 by noon on Monday to place your ad in next Thursday’s issue.
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