MARKETPLACE MARKETPLACE Pioneer Classifieds: (231) 592-8348 • classifi[email protected] Deadlines: Tuesday - Friday Noon 1 Business Day Prior Saturday, Monday Noon Friday Legal Advertising Noon 3 Business Days Prior Shoppers & Combo Ads Noon Thursday Classified Display Ads Noon 2 Business Days Prior Rates: Up to 15 Words, 1 Day $12.70 (add words 25¢/ea.) Up to 15 Words, Shoppers $13.35 (add words 35¢/ea.) Combo, 15 Words $39.20 (add words 35¢/ea.) Garage Sale, 20 Words, 1 Day $21.25 (add words 25¢/ea.) Multiple insertion rates available upon request. PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD FOR ERRORS Cancellations or corrections must be received by 12p.m. the day before publication. The Pioneer is responsible only for the first day’s incorrect ad. Liability for errors shall not exceed the cost of space in which the error or omission occurred. PAYMENT: All ads must be pre-paid Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Check or Cash Prior to Deadline. 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Send resume to: [email protected] or call 231-592-8370 for more information WEB PRESS OPERATOR TO APPLY, VISIT UNIFIEDBRANDS.NET/CAREERS + MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION COVERAGE + 401 K BENEFITS + PERFORMANCE BONUS POTENTIAL Now Hiring HOURLY PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES $15.15/HOUR training provided! Part-time Catering Services – Ferris State University. Catering Services is seeking hard working individuals to join a team of professionals dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Several positions classified as part time continuing are available to assist in providing customer service support in Catering Services. Employee must be able to: interact with students, staff and faculty; interact successfully with patrons; project a positive image; communicate effectively with others in a manner that demonstrates a desire to provide great customer service and reflects an awareness of the customers’ needs. Required: High School diploma or G.E.D. Applicants must have demonstrated work experience in a service business industry involving responsibility in customer service, use of independent judgement and completing tasks requiring attention to detail. To apply and view full job description, visit https://jobs.ferris.edu. Ferris State University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to inclusion and equity. Learn more about the Ferris mission, commitment to diversity and to equal opportunity, and dynamic, student-focused community at ferris.edu. Applicants requiring accommodation or assistance completing an application/participating in the hiring process should contact Human Resources at (231) 591-2150 or [email protected]. 0032 Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAR- ING: The Big Rapids Charter Township Planning Commis- sion will hold a public hearing at 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Big Rapids Township Hall, 14212 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. The following will be reviewed: SUP21-006 A request for a Special Use Permit in the High- way Interchange zoning dis- trict by Todd Dalman to oper- ate a used car sales and re- pair facility on the existing property located at 14585 220th Avenue, Big Rapids. Public participation is invited and oral or written comments will be accepted up to and dur- ing the public hearing. Big Rap- ids Township will provide ne- cessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individu- als with disabilities upon five business days notice to Han- nah Saez, Big Rapids Town- ship Clerk. Timothy Kleinheksel Zoning Administrator Big Rapids Charter Township Phone: 231-796-3603 Fax: 231-796-2533 REQUEST FOR BIDS INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received by the Mecosta County Road Commission administrative staff at 120 N. DeKrafft Ave., Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307 until 3:30 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2021. All bids will be opened Tuesday, December 14th, 2021, at 8:30 am. for the following items: 2021/2022 US-131 over Little Muskegon River Bid Proposal #2 Plantings Further information can be ob- tained at the Road Commis- sion Office or by calling 231- 796-2611. All bids to be in sealed envel- opes and plainly marked as to item being bid upon and the name of the bidder. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals, or any part thereof, and to make award in manner deemed to be in the best in- terest of Mecosta County. Board of Road Commissioners of Mecosta County John R. Currie, Chairman 0050 Help Wanted EVART PUBLIC SCHOOLS is in need of the following substitutes: Teachers - $120 per day (must have 60 credit hours) Educational Assistants/ ParaPro - $12.25 per hour Custodians - $12.25 per hour Food Service - $12.25 per hour Bus Drivers - $16.80 per hour (with proper license and endorsements) All positions do require ap- plicants to be fingerprinted at their expense. For more information, please contact the Central Office at 231-734-5594. Also, please check our website (www.evartps.org) to view our job postings. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE 18 yrs. or older for the follow- ing, various hours for morn- ing/night weekdays, also, weekends. We are willing to work around college classes. If interested please stop by Trailside Sunoco of Big Rapids 525 S. Third Street 231-796-6070 to pick up an application For current job opportunities, look for our display ad in the following pages. 0050 Help Wanted PINE RIVER AREA SCHOOLS has the following opening Coaching Position: Varsity Boys Track Coach Full job duties/ responsibilities can be found at: www.pineriver.org Menu, district, then job/bid postings. Must meet MHSAA requirements. Previous coaching experience preferred. Qualified applicants can send a completed district non-certified personnel application to: Shawn Ruppert Athletic Director Pine River Area Schools 17445 Pine River Rd. LeRoy, MI 49655 [email protected] Application deadline is December 7, 2021 or until filled. 0101 Freebies NICE 7FT. ARTIFICIAL Christ- mas Tree. Free. Onekama, 231-889-3553. 0110 For Rent NOW SEEKING! QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING AND FAMILY HOUSING 1-6 bedroom units located in Evergreen Village and Park- view Village. Income based rent with utilities included. Only minutes from down- town, active resident council, group activities, Neighbor- hood Watch program and security cameras. Apply at: 9 Parkview Village Big Rapids (231) 796-8689 The application is also available at: www.bigrapidshousing.org APARTMENT VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS We are now taking applications for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Rent is based on income for those who qualify. We are located at 1300 Catherine Street Big Rapids, MI 49307. Please call (231)796-4590 For the hearing impaired, please call TTY 7-1-1 Professionally Managed by Medallion Management, Inc. www.medallionmgmt.com Financed by Rural Development. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 0110 For Rent NOW LEASING FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR! Come Live #TheSuiteLife at University Parke Suites! We have flexible lease terms! The only place that will do a 1 Semester Lease for Graduating Seniors! No need to find a sub-leaser! We are the best value in Big Rapids! With rent starting at $370 for your own bathroom and kitchenette, you won’t find anywhere like University Parke Suites! Come check out all that we have to offer, Free WiFi, Clubhouse, Gym and Pool all open after office hours! Call us today at 231-796-7495 Schedule a Tour! 0170 Items for Sale BRASS BELT BUCKLE “Dog- fight Sopwith Camel vs Fokker Triplane” $30. Manistee 231- 723-4062. FISHER PRICE IMAGINEXT Toy Story Landfill with charac- ters, Big Girl Doll, Scooter & Kitchen Set. Onekama, 231- 889-3553. GREAT CONDITION "WHITE" roper dryer works great $150 firm. Branch 231-690-9799 VERY NICE 20 in plowing snow blower $250 firm been winterized professionally. Branch 231-690-9799 0170 Items for Sale VERY NICE IN perfect condi- tion stroller with all the extras $60 firm 231-690-9799 VERY NICE LIKE new car seat in perfect condition $60 firm. Branch 231-690-9799 VIZIO COLOR TV, 36 inch, $50. 231-887-4633, in Manis- tee. PET SUPPLIES DOG HOUSE NYLABONE brand, collapsible, excellent condition, $75. Manistee, 231- 723-4062. GUNS MUZZLE LOADER FOR sale, 50 caliber " Knight "in line with see thru mounted scope bul- lets, caps, powder. Asking $200.00. Call 231-970-2064, Bear Lake. CLOTHING LIKE NEW CHILDREN ’s clothes Girls sizes ten & up, plus boys sizes 8 to 10. Onekama, 231-889-3553. HEATING-COOLING PELLET FURNACE BRAND new, comes with ash cleaner. $900 Mecosta 810-300-7290 ANTIQUES ANTIQUE BEAUTIFUL PAR- LOR style wood burning stove $250 firm. Branch 231-690- 9799 0260 Auto Parts/ Accessories SPARE TIRE FOR a 2017 KIA Forte LX 15'' Rim. Brand new, never used. Call/text for pho- tos $100 Reed City 231-912- 6010