HELP WANTED
JOB OPENING FOR AN OFFICE SECRETARY /BOOKKEEPER, 30 hrs/wk. Desired qualifications: good human relations, self-structured, strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, take directions, proficiency in clerical/accounting, working proficiency with computer software, especially in MS Office, Quickbooks, databases, and able to learn, adapt and grow with the seasonal and changing needs of the church. Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume in person or by mail to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 310 E. Division Street, Rockford.
FOR SALE
FIREWOOD—cut 4 ft. long, stacked 8′x5′ high. Provides 25% more wood at $80/cord. Great for outside water heat. Call (616) 437-9050. p03
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Mixed hardwood. All-nighters, extra long, or the way you want it. Excellent burning. $60 a face cord, delivered. (616) 773-4549. p03cp
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ANTIQUES
REDUCED! Antique Victorian desk, 5 ft. tall, 4-1/2 ft. wide and 2-1/2 ft. deep, $675. Call (616) 866-1478 and leave a message. ftfn
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FOR RENT
Lake Bella Vista apartment—2-bedroom, air, garage, free lake access, seniors welcome. No pets, no smoking. $550/month plus utilities. (616) 874-7871. b04
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3 Mile/Alpine—two separate offices for $350/month for each, $650 for both. Furnished, free parking. (616) 785-7272. b04
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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, 1,800 sq. ft., large porch, 2-car garage, freshly painted. Nature, river-front condo. No pets. (616) 866-9190. p04
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3-bedroom house on Cowden Lake, Lakeview schools. $800/month, $500 deposit and two references. (231) 354-6680. p03
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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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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
Dump truck for hire to pick up and deliver bulk materials, large items, etc. We clean attics, job sites, yards, etc. Clean, modern truck. Courteous, professional personnel. Daily rates available. References upon request. (616) 890-2515 between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. p06
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I’ll design your flier, brochure, business card for a low rate! Other graphic design also available. Over 18 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
FOUND—much loved baby doll left at Rudy Kazoody’s before Christmas. She wants her mommy! (616) 433-9361. ftfn
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FOUND—very friendly male cat with black and tan markings, white paws, red collar with bell. Found on Byrne Industrial Dr. on Monday, January 4. Call Wee Folk, (616) 866-4740. ftfn
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FOUND—tame white rabbit with brown spots. Found on Maple and Fremont in downtown Rockford. Call to identify, (616) 862-5313. ftfn
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LOST—Burton Blunt snowboard near 13 Mile and 14 Mile roads in Rockford. Lost on Sunday, December 20 off the back end of a truck. (616) 889-9931. ftfn
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LOST—blue Olympus digital camera at the Rockford Freshman Center, December 18. Family pictures on camera, reward. (616) 874-1150. ftfn
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FOUND—gray cat, one year old or younger. Yellow eyes. Found in Oak Street/Jericho area. (616) 863-8460. ftfn
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FOUND—six-month-old black male kitten with white spot on chest. Found on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, Courtland/Pearl area. (616) 915-3028. ftfn
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FOUND—young, gray, long-hair cat, found around 11 Mile and Young area. (616) 874-8284. ftfn
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FOUND—Did your child lose money while trick-or-treating? Call and identify amount and approximate location. (616) 866-6565. ftfn
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FOUND—tripod found by the Rockford dam Sunday, November 1, late afternoon. Call and identify. (616) 240-1175. ftfn
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LOST—domestic short-hair cat, dark smoky gray, 8 years old. Very friendly. Answers to the name of “Smokey.” Last seen on 14 Mile, between Wabasis and Heintzelman. (616) 843-1020. ftfn
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LOST—two teenagers’ purses in downtown Rockford pavilion on Sunday, October 11. Call (616) 874-2632 or (616) 970-2632. ftfn
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LOST—cat, orange and white tiger, striped front paws, declawed. Last seen at Wolven and 11 Mile Rd. Call (616) 863-8278. 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 kittens—playful indoor kittens, three girls, two boys. Litter-trained, free to indoor homes. (616) 866-8633. ftfn
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