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AUGUST 7, 2011 G VOL. 58 ISSUE 44

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YOUTH FAIRSCHEDULE &

INFORMATION PAGES 13 - 23

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By Emma Palova

Its magic. So it seems. But, mainly the fair is a lot of hard behind-the-scenes work and prepara-tions that start right after one fair is done. The fair this year runs from Aug. 8 through Aug. 13 with the theme Built Fair Tough.

And everybody loves a good fair; fair office manager, Jessica Marks, can attest to that. For Marks, fair runs in the blood.

She grew up with the fair in Cadillac. So it was natural for Marks, as soon as she moved to Lowell in 2000, to get involved with the youth fair.

Marks says fair kids are good kids that grow up with the showing experience and other skills necessary to show.

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Great 1/2 acre parcel just outside of town, all set up for home or mobile. Has well, septic, natural gas and electric. Has a 26x40 pole barn with 12x36 addition. Cement floor and 220 electric. Ionia county. Lowell Schools. Possible land contract.

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Dog showmanship awardsSalesLARGE 3-FAMILY YARD SALE - Fri. & Sat., Aug 5 & 6, 10443 36th St., Lowell. Some antiques.SALE -180 S. Center St., Lowell, Thurs., 8/11, from 12 to 5 p.m.; Fri., 8/12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat., 8/13, from 10 a.m. to ? Whirlpool electric washer & dryer, wood entertainment center, TV, couch, coffee table, weight bench, clothes, lots of odds & ends, to much to mention. No early sales!GARAGE SALE - Aug. 11 & 12, 285 Lincoln Lake Ave NE (N. of Bailey). Little Tikes tool bench, see-saw, Little People, toys, etc., girls size 5, boys size 7-8, womens size 6. See ad on Craigslist.ESTATE SALE - Thurs., Fri., & Sat., 8/11, 8/12, & 8/13. House & garage full. Lots of tube radios & electronics. Vintage bar ware & signs. Art deco fans. 1960s & 1970s toys, lots of Smalls, many in original boxes. Many tools. Interesting variety, priced to sell. No early sales. Numbers & garage at 8:30 a.m. 1020 Edna SE, Grand Rapids, between Kalamazoo & Eastern.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE - Aug. 10 -12, 9-6 p.m. Boys & girls clothing (lots of baby clothes), wedding dress (sz. 20), tools, toys, household items, decorating items & misc. 11766 Pierre Road, Clarksville.GARAGE SALE - 3135 Pratt Lake. Fri., Aug. 12 & Sat., Aug. 13, 9-7 p.m. Futon, motorcycle suit, refrigerator, antique chairs, collectibles, bee hives, console TV, antique dresser set, hex weights, bar bell weights & much more.MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE - Aug. 11 & 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Household items, glassware, collectibles, things for men, some kids items & much more. 5181 Conklin, Lowell.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE - Thurs. - Sat., Aug. 11 - 13, 9-6 p.m. 1950 Parnell NE at 2 Mile. Furniture, wood working tools & equipment, wood & plywood, housewares & moreMULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE - Thurs. - Fri., Aug. 11-12, 9-? Parnell between Bailey & McPherson. Name brand clothes boy/girl infant to tween, womens to XL, mens to XXL, household, home decor, double oven, oak night stand, toys, bratz house & van, books, baby bed, car seat, TVs, bedding, seasonal decor, 1/2 Milwalkee right angle drill, lots more

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WEBSITE DESIGN - Professional website development, search engine optimization (SEO), internet marketing, ecommerce online stores. DC Design - www.dcdesigninc.net - (616) 890-0614.

STEEL ROOFS - We put steel roofs on high barns, John Reurink, 616-527-3635. We also put steel roofs on all roofs & we sell pole barn steel, prices starting at $1.88 a running ft.; & sell pole barn acc., Reurink Roofing & Siding Sales, 616-481-4595.

CUSTOM CABINETRY - Handcrafted, solid wood kitchens, baths, entertainment centers, etc. at pre-built prices. Personal Choice Cabinetry, 897-1130.APPLIANCES, MOWERS, FENCING - grills & any unwanted metals. Free pickup. Batteries, desk, A/C units, cast iron tubs & sinks. Jeff, 616-589-2130.

BIG STEPS LITTLE FEET - Christian Childcare & Preschool in Ada now enrolling. www.bigstepslittlefeet. org 616-682-8300.FREE AD! - Place & pay for a classified ad in the Buyers Guide & Lowell Ledger for 3 weeks & receive the 4th week FREE! You must mention the special in order to receive this offer. Valid only with new classified ads, and must be paid for when ad is placed. Call 897-9555, fax 897-4809 or email to: classifieds@lowell buyersguide.com, Lowell. Ph. 897-9261.THEEL PAINTING - Walls, ceilings, woodwork, painting, staining, drywall repair, brush, roll, spray. Residential & light commerical. Fully insured. 897-7459.AFFORDABLE PROPANE - for your home, farm, business. No delivery fees. Call for free quote. Diamond Propane, 269-367-9700.

EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE - Lowell & surrounding areas. On road repairs. CHEAP HOOKER 616-292-7649. TANK FULL? CALL FULLER! - Cleaning residential septic tanks. Over 40 years of great service. Owned & operated by Stoneybrook Sanitation. Call 24/7, 897-3050 for an appointment.LAMINATING SERVICE AVAILABLE - Next day service. Drop off & pieces will be available by 9 a.m. the next day. No photos or previous laminated items will be laminated. Lowell Litho, 105 N. Broadway, Lowell.ELECTRICIAN - retired electrician doing small jobs. Reasonable rates, discounts for seniors. Call 616-401-6547.UPHOLSTERY - Furniture, RV cushions, boat seats, dinette chairs, 50 years exp. Low prices, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Richard Kuyt Sr. 531-3309.

DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? - Dont get sucked into $100-$300 evaluation fees...I NEVER charge for your record evaluation & consultation! Drivers license RESTORATION: $2500 incl. all filing fees AND FREE consultation & evaluation of your case. Have a question? Call Attorney Martin Mead (616) 235-0330.CARPET INSTALLATION - Residential & commercial, patches, restretch. Free estimates. Call Kevin at 616-813-4299.HANDY REPAIR SERVICE - All kinds of service work: locks rekeyed, deadbolts installed, screen & window repair. Call Bob Ford, 299-3198.SEAMLESS GUTTER - Bleam Eavestroughing. Free estimates, 50 colors, leaf guards. Since 1959. Choose the experience! (616) 765-3333 or 1-877-945-RAIN. www.bleameaves.comNEED A DUMPSTER - Want great service? 10, 15, 20 & 30 yards. Same day delivery. Best prices. Mention this ad & save $10. Call Greg 616-915-0506.STICKNEY ROOFING - Licensed & insured, free estimates. 10% senior discount. Accepting all major credit cards. Call Jamie at 897-4369.

JUST THE FAX PLEASE- We send or receive a fax for you! Great Rate - $1 for the first page & 50 for each additional page. Buyers Guide, 105 N. Broadway, 897-9555.CARPENTER WANTS JOBS, JOBS, JOBS - New homes, remodeling, additions, roofing, siding, decks, kitchens, baths, plans drawn. Licensed since 1967. References. Mel Cooke, 676-9239. No Sunday calls please.PAINT BARNS AND METAL ROOFS - Ruerink Roof Maintenance, Dick, Jim & Bob. Call 269-795-7730 or 269-795-2337. Middleville.WATSONS HANDYMAN SERVICE - Decks, Doors, Drywall Repair, Misc. Repairs. Small jobs welcome. As always 10% senior citizen discount. Call Steve 897-6906.WOOD GASIFICATION - Boilers use half the wood as our competitors. 85% plus efficiency. Boilers in stock. www.woodboilers.com, 616-893-2264 Nate Kinsman or 616-292-8801 Derrick Borup.BECOME A FAN OF THE LOWELL LEDGER ON FACEBOOK - Go to www.thelowellledger.com, scroll down & click on the Facebook icon.

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joined some rare company in mid-July when she served on the Michigan Governor's Honor Guard through the Girl Scouts at Mackinac Island. The incoming fresh-man at Lowell High School was one of 60 girls chosen for the service camp, which ran July 23-30. She spent the six months leading up to the camp, meeting monthly, learning the history of Fort Mackinac and how to prop-erly raise, lower and handle

Girl Scout serves with Governors Honor Guardthe flag. During the week the scouts reside at the scout barracks behind Fort Mack-inac. The Honor Guard per-forms various duties around

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AUCTIONSATURDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 10:00AM

4825 Ainsworth Rd, IONIA, MISouth of Ionia & North of I-96 exit 67,

North on M-66 to David Hwy, West 2 miles to Ainsworth Rd, South 1 mile to auction.

The Limons owned a small farm and are ready to downsize to a smaller home and will sell the following

at public auction. This is a large sale with two auc-tioneers selling all day. For 100s of photos and details,

please visit www.MerrittAuctionService.comIHC 444 Tractor w/front loader; 3 pt equipment; Horse Equipment; (2) Campers; Ford Pickup & Camper; An-tiques; Appliances; Household; And more!

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Limon, Sellers(616) 754-9437

www.MerrittAuctionService.com

(616) 897-8431

11979 E. Fulton Lowell, MI 49331

Over 30 years experience in the automotive industry,

let me help consult you with your next new or pre-owned

vehicle purchase.

DENNY HUVER

Mary L. Benedict, P.C.ATTORNEY AT LAW

Specializing In:DIVORCE REAL ESTATE WILLS ADOPTIONS JUVENILE DEFENSE

PH. (616) 942-0020

For RentONE BEDROOM APARTMENT - downtown Lowell, utilities included, no pets, $150/week. Call Bob, 299-3198 or 897-7176.LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR RENT - in Lowell. 1000 - 2000 sq. ft. Call Greg 292-4948.SARANAC FOR RENT - 1 bedroom upper. $325/mo. plus deposit. NO ANIMALS! Call 616-890-2594.GREAT 1 BEDROOM APTS - Rent based on income. For seniors 55 & over. Smoke free, worry free. Movies, potlucks, bingo. Call 269-795-7715 EHO.

PRICELESS STORAGE - Indoor/outdoor. New Units on Alden Nash, 1 mile South of I96. Call for specials 558-2900.

HALL FOR RENT - Lowell Veterans Center, 3100 Alden Nash. Newly remodeled, smoke-free, private, great location & great rate! www.VFW8303.org. Call John at 299-0486 or 897-8303.MOBILE HOME SITE FOR RENT - 2 miles from Lowell. Well & septic ready. Call Ron, 897-6757.SENIORS CITIZENS!! -1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for rent! Rent based on income for those who qualify! BEAUTIFUL 6 acre country setting! Pets welcome! Conveniently located 20 minutes East of Grand Rapids. Call today to join our small waiting list. Equal Housing Opportunity. 616-693-2271, hearing impaired dial 711.APARTMENT FOR RENT - Lowell 2 BR upper unit, no pets. $700 month. Gas, water, electric included. $400 deposit immediate availbility. Call 897-7176 or 299-3198.

SARANAC FOR RENT - 1 bedroom main floor large apartment, $450/mo. plus deposit. NO ANIMALS! Call 616-890-2594.

M-50 SELF STORAGE - new units available, Alto area, 5x10 to 10x30. Climate control available. Check it out. 868-1235.

FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM HOME - on Campau Lake. Located 6 miles from Davenport College on Kraft Ave. Available Sept. - May, $550/mo. plus utilities. 868-7214 or 616-308-6496.WATERFRONT - Cottages. Martiny Chain of 10 Lakes accessible, Barryton, MI. Furnished, very nice, AC, cable, canoe, paddle & row boat included, pontoon rental available. Call Ron, 897-5062.FURNISHED APARTMENT - Studio w/mini kitchen & bath, $80 per week or $320 per month including utilities. Available the first of Sept. Call 616-481-8636.ATTENTION BUYERS GUIDE READERS - If you are having problems getting your Buyers Guide delivered please contact our office at 897-9555 or email your address, phone # to classifieds@lowell buyersguide.com.

HUNTERS SAFETY COURSE - Qua-Ke-Zik Sportsmans Club will offer a free Hunters Safety Course beginning Aug. 22, continuing on Aug. 24 & 25. The class will run from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. There is no age requirement & you must attend all three sessions to earn a certificate. The class size is limited to 50 & will be first come, first served. No pre-registration. The class will be held at 8731 West Riverside Dr., Saranac. If you need additional information, our website is www.Qua-Ke-Zik.org WOMENS ONLY CONCEALED CARRY CLASS - is being offered on Sat., Aug. 20. Pre-registration required. Mention this ad & save $63 off regular price. Call Ed at 642-9816.LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION - Call 616-374-8213. Sale every Tuesday, 12 noon. Horse sale: 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month. Trucking available to and from market. Ron Thelen, 616-437-2807.

MiscellaneousJason Allen, the senior

deputy director of Michi-gans Veterans Affairs Direc-torate, encourages Michigan wartime veterans experienc-ing financial emergencies to seek assistance through the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund.

Our veterans have a great safety net in the Michi-gan Veterans Trust Fund. On average, the Trust awarded a million dollars plus annually over the past four years to veterans and their families in need. These awards can truly be a game changer for fami-lies in need. County repre-sentatives have the ability to provide $1,500 in assistance and the State Board has au-thority to award larger grants to families whose need cannot be met by a $1,500 grant, said Allen.

The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund was created in 1946 from $50 million in post-war reserve funds. In 1996, the Trust was added to the State Constitution when voters overwhelmingly ap-proved Proposal C with a passage rate of nearly 75 percent. Today, using county committees, the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund dis-penses approved grants to wartime veterans and their families to relieve an unfore-

Veterans in need are encouraged to apply to the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund

seen, temporary, emergent fi-nancial crisis or hardship.

In 2010, 2357 eligible veterans and their families were assisted by grants from the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund. The people of the state of Michigan should be proud of their dedication to helping the men and women whove served our country. The dif-ficult economic times in the state have made the Trust Fund even more valuable. A key part of our mission today is ensuring that servicemen and women are aware of this resource and are encouraged to apply, stated Anne Dutch-er, director of the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund.

By contacting a county Trust Fund agent, qualifying veterans facing an emergen-cy financial situation can re-ceive assistance in applying for the Emergency Grant Pro-gram. For more information on how to contact a county agent please visit the Michi-gan Veterans Affairs website at www.michigan.gov/veter-ans and click County Con-tacts for Veterans from the left hand margin of the open-ing window.

To contact the state Vet-erans Affairs Directorate call 517-335-6523 or send an email to [email protected].


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Carbon Green Bioenergy LLC, Herbruck Poultry Ranch Inc., King Milling Co. and Moline Cooperative Milling Co. have received the 2011 Green Agri-Business Designation from the Michigan Agri-Business Association for outstanding efforts to protect the natural resources, conserve energy and reduce their impact on Michigan's water, land and air.

Based in Lake Odessa, Carbon Green Bioenergy promotes biofuels, biomass and renewable energy and helps customers maximize production and deployment of these energy sources. The company employs more than 45 people.

In addition to its efforts to promote renewable energy, Carbon Green was also recognized for innovative investments that reduce resource use and waste, including:

Implementing a universal waste reduction program for batteries, light bulbs, computers and electronic equipment;

Recycling wood pallets, paper, magazines and poly totes used for urea;

Eliminating the use of 3,000 gallons every week of five percent iron solution that was going to landfills;

M i n i m i z i n g hazardous waste generated in labs;

Ensuring all storage tanks meet secondary containment standards set by the Department of Environmental Quality;

Deploying flex-fuel vehicles;

Minimizing idle time on all equipment;

Treating and reusing all processed water, partially through an onsite anerobic digester;

Reducing natural gas usage;

Deploying high-efficiency models of motor equipment;

Using a nationally recognized standard to calculate carbon index of ethanol sold on the market;

Using federal guidelines to calculate energy balance; and

R e d u c i n g electricity consumption.

Based in Saranac, Herbruck Poultry is Michigan's largest egg producer, with about 5.5. million hens. The four-generation business was formed in 1958, and has made many recent investments, including building a new $13 million facility and adding 40 new jobs. Herbruck was praised for innovative green practices, including:

R e - u s i n g corrugated sidewalls on incoming egg carton pallets as slip sheets on out-going pallets, and recycling a range of other materials;

Recycling motor oil;

Using new software to implement the most efficient way to deliver eggs to customers, reducing truck travel by five percent or 200 miles a day;

Installing grass waterways to reduce runoff

and re-using egg wash water for five hours;

Installing high-efficiency lighting in all buildings; and

Recycling egg shells and manure - the two largest byproducts by volume - into valuable products.

Based in Lowell, King Milling Co. is a family owned producer of wheat and flour products since 1890. King Milling is one of only six flour mills in Michigan and has continuously increased production by using the latest technologies and most effective refining strategies. King Milling was recognized for innovative investments that reduce resource use and waste, including:

Recycling paper, maintenance oils, pallets, computers and electronic equipment;

Increased delivery payloads, by purchasing 75,000-pound payload trailers to replace 50,000-pound trailers;

Reducing water usage by more than 60 percent by installing high-pressure, low volume washers;

Replacing light system with efficient bulbs and motors with more efficient models; and designing a new mill-feed loading system that will reduce dust;

Moline Cooperative Milling Co. is based in

Moline in Allegan County and was recognized for the following investments:

Recycling mater-ials, including all paper, magazines, containers and pallets; and reusing waste oil for heating;

Deploying dou-ble-walled tanks and containment; and using biodiesel;

Promoting efficient fertilizer use, such as variable rate application; and

Using environ-mentally sound practices whenever appropriate.

"The Michigan Agri-Business Association wants to shine a light on the many agricultural businesses that are doing the right thing, and keeping Michigan's natural resources strong and healthy," MABA President Jim Byrum said. "Conservation, sustainability and energy efficiency are a way of life for these Michigan businesses, saving both money and resources. These businesses are good for both our industry and Michigan's future, and we want to highlight their efforts."

The inaugural MABA Green Agri-Business Designation recognizes a Michigan agricultural or bio-based business for excellence in agri-business and a commitment to environmental responsibility.

West Michigan businesses recognized for efforts to protect the environment


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PREGNANT? Consider AdoptionA loving alterna-tive. Wonderful couples to choose from. Call for pics/information and choose your babys family and future. Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638. 24/7

Amish FurnitureA AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND Queen Pillow Top Mat-tress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $275. 989-923-1278.

EducationAIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for high paying Avia-tion Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifiedJob placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-891-2281.

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Legal ServicesDIVORCE $350* COVERS children, etc. only one sig-nature required! *Excludes govt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Extn. 950. Locally Owned and Operated. Established 1977. Baylor & Associates, Inc.

Mattress SetsA TEMPERPADIC/STYLE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen, new-never used, as seen on TV, with warranty. Cost $1,800, Sell $695. Can Deliver 989-832-2401

MedicalMEDICAL MARIJUANA CER-TIFICATION Only $100. Local Clinics Available now! NO MEDICAL RECORDS NO PROBLEM Call a local clinic. N.W. 231-753-2300; N.E. 989-525-5700; U.P. 906-361-6100; Midwest 616-666-2000; Mideast 248-990-1234. www.alternativesolutionsplus.com Main Office: 231-753-2300; Med-Line: 231-818-0420

HEALTH CAREERS TRAIN-ING. Start at the Blue Heron AcademyMedical Massage, Medical Assisting, Phlebot-omy, Personal Training 888-285-9989 blueheronacademy.com

HIP OR KNEE REPLACE-MENT SURGERY: If you had hip or knee replacement surgery between 2005-pres-ent and suffered problems requiring a second revision surgery you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727

Homes for SaleFREE FORECLOSURE LIST-INGS Over 400,000 proper-ties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now. 800-880-2517

MiscellaneousPIONEER POLE BUILDINGS Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured. 2x6 Trusses. 45 Year Warranty, Galvalume Steel19 Colors. Since 1976 #1 in Michigan. Call Today 1-800-292-0679

COMPLETE MATERIAL POLE BUILDING Pack-age 24 x32 x8 -$3899.00 3 0 x 4 0 x 1 0 - $ 5 7 9 9 . 0 0 32x48x10-$6999.00 Steel roof, doors included, other sizes available www.stan-dalelumber.com Call Standale Post Frame Buildings Toll Free 1-800-968-8201

HUSKY METAL ROOFS Standing Seam. Metal Shin-gles/Slate. All in Stock. En-ergy Star Qualified. $1000 Tax Rebate. Largest Inventory in Michigan. Company Install-ers. Free Estimates. Since 1975! 800-380-2379

POLE BARNS Michigans Largest Pole Barn Company (Built Best Barns) Best Qual-ity, Best Service, Best Price. This Weeks Specials Erect-ed 24 x32 x10 -$6995.00 3 0 x 4 0 x 1 0 - $ 9 , 5 9 5 . 0 0 30 x48 x12 -$12,495.00 60x120x14-$55,965.00 Li-censed/Insured 1-877-802-9591

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Busi-ness, *Paralegal, *Account-ing, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Com-puter available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 877-895-1828 www.CenturaOnline.com

Sporting GoodsCABINS FOR RENT IN CANADAWalleyes, Perch, Northerns, Birds, Wildlife, Pristine Nature. Boats, Mo-tors, Gas Included. Call Hugh at 800-426-2550 for free bro-chure. www.bestfishing.com

Classfied AdsCall 897-9555

For SaleCHILDS SWING SET - comes with slide, glider, 2 swings & swing bar. $60 obo. 269-425-5810 or 269-838-3028.

LIKE THE LOWELL LEDGER ON FACEBOOK - Go to www.thelowellledger.com scroll down & click on the Facebook icon.

DAVALS USED FURNITURE & ANTIQUES - 4 buildings with 12,000 sq. ft. of quality used furniture, antiques & collectibles. Huge selection, great values. We are worth the drive. Layaway terms available. We buy estates. 2 miles W. of Hastings at M-37/M-43. Sun. 12-5 p.m.; M-Th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 269-948-2463.

MATTRESS SETS - All new. Twin, $125; full, $149; queen, $159; king, $199 up. Wa-terbeds $65 up. Pillowtops, $175 up. Bunkbeds, $199. 616-682-4767 or 293-5188. Can deliver.

FOR SALE - Green hardwood top, $25 a pickup load, you cut & haul. 897-1083 or 616-902-0923.

PUPPIES, KITTENS, FER-RETS - birds, reptiles, small animals, tropical fish. Full line of supplies. Annes Pet Shop, Greenville. 616-754-6708.

LAWN MOWER - gas; electric weed wacker; tent - sleeps 3; Coleman lanterns; twin bed; Kitchen-Aid mixer; Champion Juicer. 616-642-6773.

ROLL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LOWELL LITHO - Single & double rolls, variety of col-ors. Single roll, $5 ea. + tax & double rolls $7.50 + tax ea. Lowell Litho, 105 N. Broadway, Lowell. Ph. 897-9261.

SWEET CORN BY THE BUSHEL - for freezing. $16/bu. or $8/half. Please call 897-8949 to order.

STOP * STOP* - Dont send your student to school to sleep on someone elses used yuk mattress. Brand new twins, $100; fulls, $125. Call 616-682-4767 or 293-5188.

NEWSPAPER END ROLLS AVAILABLE AT THE BUYERS GUIDE - Many uses, table cover, art projects, packag-ing, etc. $3-$5 each. Stop by & grab one today! 105 N. Broadway.

NEW PRICE! - Fantastic 3 bedroom ranch with a lovely kitchen that features solid surface counter tops & granite back splash, partially finished basement w/bar area, 2 stall attached garage, deck perfect for entertaining & so much more! Home sits on a spacious corner lot! Dont miss out for the price! Now just $114,900! Call Melinda Robison at 616-648-0151 or Sharon Conley at 616-446-6578 or visit www.GoMelinda.com Five Star Real Estate, 791-1500.

PUREBRED BEAGLE PUP-PIES - 1 month old. Need a good home, $25 each. Call 868-6140.


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SCREENED BLACK DIRT - fill dirt, gravel & dozer services. Buy the dirt the landscapers use. Pick up or delivery. Cobb Excavating & Landscaping 676-9922.

SEMI LOADS 10 CORDS OF 8 FT. WOOD - semi loads of 8 ft. logs, 10 in. average diameter, super clean, processed & carried out of the woods, delivered to your property. See pictures at www.coxx.com or call Al at 231-846-0346 anytime. Please clip this ad & give it to a fellow wood burner.

FIREWOOD - Tree tops, you cut. $25 per pickup load. Lowell/Belding area. Call 616-540-3233.

SWEET CORN, STRING BEANS - zuchinni, cucum-bers, sweet & jalepeno pep-pers & tomatoes coming soon! Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Aug. - Sept., 11130 36th St. SE, 897-8808.

MASONRY SAW - Wet/dry cut, adjustable stand, por-table, 14 in. diamond blade, brand new - never used, $500 obo. 682-9169.

OAK DINING ROOM DOU-BLE PEDESTAL TABLE - w/6 chairs, 2 leaves & 2 benches, will seat 12. If interested call 616-318-5455.

AIR BED - King Medalion I-10. Top of line with memory foam. Dual chambers. Digital num-ber pump. Used 1 year. Sell $1,500. 616-293-6160.

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FREE HEAT & HOT WATER - Eliminate monthly heating bills with Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler. Call SOS your Stock-ing Dealer Dutton, MI 616-554-8669 or 616-915-5061.

1970 CHEVROLET CHEV-ELLE - Big Block SS, red with white stripes. Price $5700. Use e-mail for pic-tures [email protected] Call 810-771-3962.

WEDDING INVITATIONS - We offer Carlson Craft wedding invitations! Stop by & check out a book today! Lowell Litho, 105 N. Broad-way, Lowell. 897-9261.

SET OF 4 CHROME FER-RETI RIMS - 23 great shape, real head turners. Also in-cludes 3 tires, 12 bolt pattern so can fit many vehicles. $750. Call 616-633-3843.

CHICKENS - Show qual-ity standard breeds, many varieties. Layers, pullets, cockarels & roosters. 642-9088.

ADJUSTABLE BED - with Memory Foam mattress. Never used. Cost $2,100. Will sell $1,299. Can deliver. 616-682-4767 or 293-5188.

PLYWOOD SIDING - 4x8 and 4x9, 8 and 12 OC with edge damage. Excellent for deer blinds, sheds, playhouses, etc. $14 per sheet. Durkee Lumber, 868-6026.

DELUXE GAS GRILL - 5 burner Brinkman with stor-age cabinet and cover. New, never used, too big, $300. 891-6166.

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME - Sitting on nearly 1 1/2 acres with a fenced in backyard & a storage shed! Inside you will find a very spacious & open floor plan with a master bedroom suite, a kitchen with tile flooring, a pellet stove in the living room & more! Just $74,900! Call Melinda Robison at 616-648-0151 or visit www.GoMelinda.com Five Star Real Estate, 791-1500.

FREE AD! - Place & pay for a classified ad in the Buyers Guide & Lowell Ledger for 3 weeks & receive the 4th week FREE! You must mention the special in order to receive this offer. Valid only with new clas-sified ads, and must be paid for when ad is placed. Call 897-9555, fax 897-4809 or email to: classifieds@lowell buyersguide.com

LARSON STORM DOOR - 32x68, $25; lime stone mantel, 3x6x54, $20; Bosch router, $50; Biscut joiner, Freud, $30; 63 marble tiles, 10x10, new, $1 ea.; 2 cycle Stihl trimmer, $20; Kohler pedestal sink, new, $60; old farmhouse kitchen sink, $20; 10 pipe clamps, $1 ea.; blackboard, slate, 15x40, $10. Phone 897-5725.

2002 FORD F150, 4 WD - super cab, 4x4 off road package, air, cd, power win-dows/locks, well maintained, runs & drives great. $9,200. Call 616-581-8811.

SCRATCH PADS OF PAPER - $1.50 per lb. Stop by Buy-ers Guide, 105 N. Broadway, Lowell.

Help Wanted

LOCAL MANUFACTURER SEEKS - Part-time employee for shipping, receiving & cleri-cal duties. Hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Send resume or work history with telephone number & contact information to [email protected]

WILL PAY FOR RIDE - From Meijer gas station to Dollar General, Wed. & Thurs., 3:30 p.m. Call Sharon, 724-7865.

NOW HIRING - and training for career positions with West Michigans leading real estate company. Call Rick Seese, Greenridge Realty, Inc. for a confidential interview. 616-437-2576 or 616-974-4250.

COMMERCIAL CLEANING POSITION - Janitorial posi-tion available in the Ada area. Part time, Mon. - Sat., 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Reliable transporta-tion & valid drivers license required. We offer competitive wages. Stop in soon & fill out an application: Metropolitan Building Maintenance, 868 Barnum S.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49509.

YARD HELP - Teens/college students wanting to earn extra cash at $10/hr. Call 897-8369.

QUICK CASH - Buying autos for salvage yard. Buy, sell, trade used parts & tires, batteries, radiators. 616-292-7649 or 897-7749.

WANTED - Used mobile home. Call Ron 897-6757.

SPECIAL THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP

over the years in good times & emergencies. Greg and Deb Canfi eld, Andy Stormzand, Bieri Excavating, Mager fam-ily, the Harrigan and Boluyt family and all my friends & neighbors.

The Twesten family

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Card of Thanks

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Also encouraged to vaccinate pets and horses against rabies

In Michigan, most rabies cases occur during the summer months, so offi cials from the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), Community Health (MDCH) and Natural Resources (DNR) are urging residents to protect themselves and their animals against the disease. Rabies is a viral disease that can infect mammals, it causes infl ammation of the brain and once symptoms begin there is no treatment, and it is always fatal.

Never handle wild animals, said Dr. Dean Sienko, MDCH Interim Chief Medical Executive. Its also

important to teach children to never touch unfamiliar wild or unfamiliar domestic animals.

Any mammal is capable of being infected with rabies. Rodents rarely test positive for rabies, however recently a woodchuck (a larger member of the rodent family) bit a person in Oakland County and tested positive for rabies. This is the fi rst time rabies has been found in a woodchuck in Michigan. The bite victim received post exposure treatment for rabies and is doing well. Further testing at the MDCH Lab identifi ed the rabies type as a skunk strain. Several species of wild animals serve as reservoirs for the rabies virus in the U.S. For

example, bats throughout Michigan can transmit rabies and counties in southeast Michigan and the Thumb harbor a strain of rabies associated with skunks.

Any unprovoked wild mammal that has bitten a human should be euthanized and submitted for rabies testing," said Dr. Steve Schmitt, DNR State Wildlife Veterinarian. "Save bats for testing if there is even the slightest question of exposure, especially if the bat was found in a sleeping area."

Its also important that residents take steps to prevent rabies in their livestock and pets.

Rabies is out there and owners need to vaccinate their livestock and pets including horses and avoid contact with wild animals, said Dr. Steve Halstead, MDARD State Veterinarian. Skunk strain rabies can

infect domestic pets and livestock following fi ghts or other contact.

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YOUTH FAIR 2011Reading for Rides plants seed for recreational reading

Children ages 8 to 13 in Kent County

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p.m. at the Kent County Youth Fair for free rides. By simply filling out the form on the website as well as a survey, children receive a wristband upon entering that allows them as many free rides as they can get in two hours.

It gets really crowded, Bruce Doll, who runs the program, said. The carnival is filled to capacity basically.

The survey helps give the fair board some demographic information that will help them run the fair better.

After taking a hiatus from this program for a few years, Doll said the

fair board realized they should bring it back.

Doll said they have sponsors, so it doesn't cost us anything to do it.

Additionally the program, which the Lowell Ledger sponsors, brings in more money for the fair and, hopefully, keeps people at the fair to see what else it offers.

At the end of the two hours, there will be a prize drawing.

Doll emphasized that the bookmarks are not needed to get free rides. They simply direct the children online where the necessary forms are.


YOUTH FAIR 2011Her son Toby, 15,

has been part of the fair experience his entire life. He remembers bits and pieces of participating in an open class in finger painting. He has done poultry and still exhibits. This year, Toby has a big insect collection in a 24-foot long booth.

Toby, who helps out at the office, now has better knowledge of how much preparation goes into the fair.

We spend a lot of time entering names and numbers, he said.

But, the heart and soul of the fair are the exhibitors, says fair manager Ron Wenger.

Exhibitors are the key, thats why were still paying premiums, he said.

There are currently 183 explorers, which represent the next crop of exhibitors. The kids help each other out taking care of the animals.

They learn how to work together, said Marks.

For most children, the animals are not just another project, but they are a part of the family.

If its nice people will come, said Marks. Everybody loves a good fair.

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The Kent County Youth Fair is a family affair for everybody. For many, the fair represents the best part of summer, as well as the highlight of year long preparations.

And the cooperation of the weather is expected, because weather can make or

break the fair, said Wenger.Heat is worse than

rain, he said.But soda vendor

Bayou Bill, a mainstay at the fair, begs to disagree. His homebrew soda sales

skyrocket during hot weather. Long before the fair starts, there is a hectic atmosphere at the fair office next to the Reath Barn. The tents arrived last Friday and soon vendors will be setting up on the Midway.

The total livestock exhibits are slightly up,

while the still exhibits are at last years level, around 1,000 to 1,100.

The fair still manages to pay out premiums in spite of the loss of funding from the

state. But thanks to sponsors and the general fund, the fair pays half of the premiums that it used to pay.

Belgians and Percheron horses will be pulling wag-ons for the regular shuttle transportation, between the boat launch and the front gate, every afternoon and

evening except for Wednes-day.

Wednesday is the much awaited day of the draft horse pull.

And the pig races are

back by popular demand. They will be stationed next to the childrens barnyard.

An all-time favorite that continues to grab the hearts of spectators is the dog agil-ity competitive show on Tuesday, at the football field, at 4:30 pm.

Its fast action and a lot

of fun, said Wenger. The contestants do it for the rib-bons.

For every missed obsta-cle there is a deduction.

The biggest day at the fair is definitely Thursday, which is the day of the live-stock sale.

Every year, the fair of-fers a combination of tradi-tional events and novelties.

Senior board member Bruce Doll loves to see people smiling and having a good time whether danc-ing and singing or showing animals.

New this year is the Hula Hoopla at the free en-tertainment tent on Tuesday and Saturday. Anyone can hula and buy a hoop to prac-tice at home long after the fair is done.

More new events are scheduled for Saturday. The Minute to Win It contest will take place on Saturday at 2 pm and the pie eating contest will be held at the entertainment tent at 3 pm on Saturday.

Puff the Dragon pedal pull is back by popular de-mand.

The brand new Xtreme Cowboy race will take place Saturday at 7 pm.

Another highlight in-cludes the Childrens Barn-yard across from the dairy barn.


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The 4-H Market Livestock members and the 4-H Youth Program thank the livestock buyers of 2010. We appreciate your support in the youth of Kent County. Your continued support has made the 4-H Livestock Sale one of the best ever. The livestock project provides youth with an opportunity to learn responsibility, economics and much more, while raising and training their animal. We hope you will continue to sup-port the livestock project area by participating in the 2011 Kent County Youth Fair Livestock Auction.

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The Kent County Youth Fair draws thousands of people into the Lowell community for a week,

Youth Fair is good for Lowell community and economywhere they support local shops and restaurants and boost the economy.

It's the biggest thing to hit Lowell, fair president Ron Wenger said.

Mayor Jim Hodges said, It's one of the most wonderful things Lowell has.

One person usually drags in four or five more, Hodges added.

W e n g e r said, They need

food and all the necessities of life. It's also a very positive thing, because the people that come to the fair do so because they love it." "Many of them take their vacations just to camp at the fairgrounds, he added.

City Manager Mark Howe, who despite being new to his position, is very familiar with the Ionia Free

Fair, said that with a fair, There is always a positive impact.

He said it gives people a chance to look at how the Lowell community operates for a week and helps them understand it's a safe place to work and live.

An influx of so many new people leads to sales

that wouldn't normally happen.

Wenger said he knew of a family who decided to look at purchasing a car while they were in Lowell. They ended up finding one they liked, and Boom, man. They bought a car here.

We've been here 77 years, so I'm sure it's had a big impact over the years, he said. Lowell is a friendly town, and that helps.

It just makes a lot of sense having it here, Hodges said.


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YOUTH FAIR 2011

Children turn in thousands of projects each year for the still exhibits at the Kent County Youth Fair, a section appealing to so many because of the many different choices.

Anything you can think of, still exhibit judge Tricia Haase said, from candy-making to clothing.

By June 15, children can submit entries to any of the

Still exhibits offer dozens of opportunitiesmore than 25 departments available.

Haase said, We have probably two to three thousand projects to judge each year.

Thirty judges then have about 100 projects to judge in a day.

It's a very, very busy day, she added.

Children also keep busy as they must travel

from section to section getting each of their projects judged, and they only have a five hour period to do it. The judges give a verdict on the project on the spot, with either an A, B or C.

Then, that evening, judges determine who got a perfect score, and 10 percent of those with a perfect score from each department receive an Outstanding.

Best in Show is then determined from those, though Haase said she is not

Several events at the Kent County Youth Fair allow the children demonstrate their skill at entertaining while also demonstrating what they know.

The talent contest, Monday at 7 pm, is open to anyone from 10 through 19 years old.

Office manager Jessica Marks said, Anyone can enter that. You don't have

Children exercise their freedom of expression at the fair

to be an exhibitor to do it. It's a very popular contest. Marks said, adding that it has been around for a number of years.

Youth exhibitors can also participate in the annual fashion show Monday at 6:30. This is typically a display of youth projects from the sewing department.

They model their outfits, Marks added.

That is a judged, pre-entry event.

The variety show will be Thursday from 1 to 3 pm, and on Saturday at 11 am the youth division will try their hand at the Xtreme Cowboy Race.

It's not going to be anything too crazy or dangerous, Marks said of the youth division.

This event is open to exhibitors.

required to pick a Best in Show if she does not believe there is one.

Certain classes get a trophy, she said, but only those who earned Best in Show receive one.


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The new Xtreme Cowboy Race is an equestrian timed trail event that combines difficult obstacles, speed, accuracy, grace, horsemanship, and teamwork between the horse and the rider.

It will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the horse arena in two divisions, youth and open division.

New event tests cowboy skillsIt challenges the riders

ability to do complicated things, said horse department superintendent Dave Pachulski of Belding.

There will be 10 obstacles in the arena for riders to conquer.

The youth division is open to registered horse kids showing at the fair only.

The youth division runs

from 11 am - 3 pm. The course will be modified and have a $20 entry fee.

Prizes are first place, buckle, second place $50 and third place $25.

The open division is open to the public, any age is welcome. The division runs from 5 pm - 11 pm. The course will be more aggressive than the youth

division and have a $50 entry fee.

First place in open division is $500 cash. Riders will be auctioned off, and there will be a 50/50 raffle.

The $1 raffle tickets will be available for purchase from 11 am - 9 pm. Drawing will be at 9:30 pm, must be present to win.

Riders must pre-register. Each division will be double judged. The event will take place rain or shine.

The event is free for spectators.

Weve had enough interest in this, said Pachulski. The event is building momentum.

If the cowboy race is successful, it will become a regular event at the fair.

Come to the fair because it is good old fashion fun where parents and kids can enjoy wholesome entertainment right in our own backyard, added Pachulski.


The livestock sale on Thursday from 2 p.m. until close at the Reath Barn is a definite highlight of the Kent County Youth Fair.

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Livestock auction is a fair traditionitself are Lowell tradi-tions at their best. They make us pause, slow down, and ease the grip of time.

Annually the sale brings more than $400,000 that goes back

to the kids and for ad-ministrative fees. The fair gets a percentage of the proceeds to ad-minister the auction. Usually there are four auctioneers running the show.

The fair has a core group of buyers that pre-register, approxi-mately 200 mostly from the area. An addi-tional 150 to 200 buy-ers register the day of the sale.

A lot more kids are selling, said fair manager Ron Wenger. It gives the kids the chance to market their livestock.

The sale starts with small animals, poultry, rabbits, goats and more at 2 pm

It is hard to predict what will bring in the most money. Last year, a turkey was auctioned off for $700.

The small animal sale is followed by large animals in the follow-

ing order: swine, sheep, feeder calf, gallon of milk and beef.

So, Thursday is the busiest day at the fair with all the buyers streaming in to the auc-tion.

The sale is the prin-ciple reason for the fairs existence, according to fair volunteers. That is why Thursday is called Agricultural Day.

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Welcome to the 2011 Kent County Youth Fair August 8 - 13

Come to the fair to do some line dancing, country karaoke or hula hoopla because anybody can hoopla. You can even buy the hula hoops afterwards for $5.

From country and bluegrass music bands to dancing in the Reath Barn with Lia, every day of the fair will offer respite from all the judging and competing.

The free entertainment tent will showcase local and area artists. Monday is dedicated to youth talent contests and a fashion show.

The following bands will perform: Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys on Tuesday at 7 pm, Dale Vaughn country music on Wednesday, Steam Powered Bluegrass & The Patchwork

Band on Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Friday is the big day for country karaoke and family dancing with Lias Line Dancing and Dance Moves from 8 pm to 11 pm

Its for the entire family, said senior board president Bruce Doll.

Lia will walk those who dont know how to dance through the basic moves.

The Kari Lynch band will play on Saturday at 7 pm

High quality music is coupled with some pie eating on Saturday at 3 pm The pies will be homemade by fair volunteers.

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