HELP WANTED
Activity Assistant for clerical and activity needs at Bishop Hills. 10 hours/week, usually Wednesday and Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $7.40/hour. Call (616) 866-2002. b38
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WANTED: Acoustic bass player for gospel group. (616) 696-1246. p38cp
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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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GARAGE SALE
Large sale—XL glider, toys, clothes, furniture, Christmas items, books, decorative items, Ivory Thomasville furniture. Friday, Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 5263 Surf Dr. NE. p38
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Sale—September 19, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7774 Courtland Drive. 2-man Folbot canoe, twin bed, household items, books, zippered wardrobe, clothing. p38
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Huge Barn Sale—September 17-18. Oak tables, truck topper, bunk bed frames, dishes, home decor, clothes, tables full of items. Myers Lake Rd. to 9313 Peterson. p38
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FOR RENT
Rockford Hills condo—8771 Courtland Drive. 2-bedroom, 2-bath, garage, walk-out, deck. $975/mo. (616) 458-8200. www.gr4rent.com. b38
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Lake Bella Vista—two-bedroom, air, garage, free lake access. Seniors welcome, no pets. $575/mo., plus utilities. Call (616) 874-7871. b38
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Rockford—2-bedroom in mature adult modern four-plex. Heat, trash, water, carport included. No smoking or pets. $590/mo. (616) 887-8501 or (616) 291-3078. p38cp
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination, call the Fair Housing Center at (616) 451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
7 to 20 acres, Big Rapids, Stanwood, Howard City. $500 down, 10 acres starting at $22,900, $250/mo., 11%, 5-year payoff. Blacktop. Surveyed wooded building sites. Owner/Broker, Chase, call (616) 204-4550 or (231) 629-2944. b50
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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
Need your trees trimmed or removed? Reliable local tree business available. Quality Tree Service can help with all of your tree needs. (231) 652-5468. 38cp
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Need your land cleared? Tree and brush mowing, up to 12 inches. Includes old Christmas tree farms, orchards and drainage ditches. Call (231) 652-5468 for a quality job. 38cp
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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—spayed female cat, silver-gray with black stripes. Last seen in Summit/Prospect area. Call (616) 866-1625. ftfn
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LOST—full-grown, neutered, yellow and white tabby cat. Last seen in area of Ramsdell and Harvard. Call (616) 754-7900. ftfn
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LOST—orange cat with white paws and white chest. Lost by Peachtree and Natchez Court. Comes to the name of “Ginger.” Reward. Call (616) 826-9785 or (616) 884-0068. 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—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—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 to good home—boxer dog, 1-1/2 years old, male, AKC registered. Needs room to run. (616) 433-2753. 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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