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STANDARDS: Pioneer Group reserves the right to edit or reject any ad at any time and to determine ad classification. 115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307 | www.pioneergroup.com/classifieds Are you a current Pioneer print subscriber? Email us your “items for sale” ads and we’ll publish them for FREE!* Email your name, address, phone number & ad text to: classifi[email protected] *Some Restrictions Apply FREE ADS! Jan. 27, 2022 0030 Special Notices 0032 Public Notices CITY OF BIG RAPIDS CONDENSED COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION Special meeting of January 24, 2022, was called to order at 5:05 p.m. and adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Present: Commissioners Robert Andrews, Jennifer P. Cochran, Jonathan Eppley and Karen Simon; Mayor Fred Guenther; City Manager Mark Gifford; City Attorney Eric D. Williams; City Clerk Tamyra Gillis and department head staff. This Strategic Planning Ses- sion was conducted by Dr. Lewis Bender. No actions were taken at this strategic planning session. Tamyra K. Gillis, City Clerk 0032 Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF BIG RAPIDS DIAL-A-RIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROPOSED STATE AND FEDERAL APPLICATION FOR OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE All citizens are advised that the City of Big Rapids has prepared an application for State of Michigan financial assistance for fiscal year 2023, as required under Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1951 as amended, and for federal assistance as re- quired under the Federal Transit Act, as amended. The City of Big Rapids is re- questing $234,322.00 in state operating assistance for gen- eral public transit services and $241,128.00 for Federal Section 5311 operating as- sistance. The City of Big Rapids en- sures that the level and qual- ity of transportation services is provided without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964. For more information regard- ing our Title VI obligations or to file a complaint please con- tact us at the address given below. The proposed application is on file at the City of Big Rap- ids, Office of the City Clerk, 226 North Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, Michigan and may be reviewed during a 30- day calendar period begin- ning February 1, 2022 and ending March 3, 2022, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on days City Hall is open for business. Written comments regarding the application and/or written requests for a public hearing to review the application must be received on or before March 1, 2022. If a hearing is requested, notice of the scheduled date, time, and location will be provided at least 10 days in advance. Submittals should be mailed to the City of Big Rapids, Of- fice of City Clerk, 226 North Michigan Avenue, Big Rap- ids, Michigan 49307 or emailed to clerksoffice@city- ofbr.org. The City of Big Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. January 27, 2022 0032 Public Notices REQUEST FOR BIDS WEBBER TOWNSHIP IS seeking sealed bids for the cleanup of property located at 2404 W. Grant St., Baldwin, MI 49304. Applicants must be insured. Bids will be accepted at the Webber Township Offices until 9:00 a.m. January 31, 2022. 0050 Help Wanted OSCEOLA COUNTY SHER- IFF’s Office Corrections Divi - sion accepting sealed propos- als for Inmate Medical Ser - vices. Details at www.osceola- county.org. Sealed proposals due Fri., Feb. 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. OCCUPANCY SPECIALIST/TENANT Administrator - Fulltime Big Rapids Housing Commission is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Occupancy Specialist/Tenant Administrator. Preferred qualifications include property management experience, the ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and possess excellent communication skills. Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a minimum of one year secretarial, bookkeeping or clerical experience with public contact. Salary range $36,615 - $49,266 with benefit package and is dependent upon qualifications and experience. This position may require travel. Applicants considered for hire will be subject to a medical/physical examination, a background check and must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and three employment related references and three non-related personal references to: Attn: Executive Director, Big Rapids Housing Commission, 9 Parkview Village, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Please go to www.bigrapidshousing.org to view the position description. The Big Rapids Housing Commission is an equal opportunity employer. 0050 Help Wanted For current job opportunities, look for our display ad in the following pages. 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 0110 For Rent 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. 0170 Items for Sale 3/4 TELESCOPING curtain or drapery rod, 42 X 125 inch. brown and with all the hard- ware. nice condition used very little. Call 231-723-2428, Man- istee. ANTIQUE AMERICAN BEAUTY iron made by Americ- an Electric Heater Co. Detroit, no cord. Call 231-723-2428 Manistee. ANTIQUE BEAUTIFUL COAL Stove Brand New "HUTCH" $300.00. PLEASE CALL 231- 6 90-9799 IF INTERESTED BRANCH MICHIGAN 49402. DOG HOUSE, NEW condition, $100, Phone 231-723-4062. Please leave message if inter- ested, I’ll call back. Manistee ELECTRIC FIREPLACE IN- SERT good condition $25.00. PLEASE CALL 231-690-9799 IF INTERESTED BRANC H MICHIGAN 49402. ELEVEN 1000 AND 2000 piece puzzles. Like new. Put together only once. No miss- ing pieces, $5 each. (231)723- 6688, Manistee. FOR SALE: 1940 International Farmall BN tractor. Fully re- stored & runs great. $3500.00 231-592-1301 GARANT" 5LB EXTENDS to 16 feet Poly Roof Snow Rake $20.00. PLEASE CALL 231- 690-9799 IF INTERESTED BRANCH MICHIGAN 49402. HOOVER CARPET CLEAN- ER like new with attachments $60.00. PLEASE CALL 231- 690-9799 IF INTERESTE D BRANCH MICHIGAN 49402. 0170 Items for Sale LINCOLN AC 225 ARC Weld- er $100.00 or Best. PLEASE CALL 231-690-9799 IF INTER- ESTED BRANCH MICHIGAN 49402. A DEAL IN the making all brand new PASTA QUEEN N OODLE MAKER, BLACK A ND DECKER STEAMER , KEEP IT HOT MICROWAVE HOT PLATE, GREAT AMER- ICAN STEAK HOUSE ONION MACHINE, 13 PIECE SUPER SLICER, A ROLLING CHOP- PER ALL STILL IN BOXES ALL FOR $40.00. PLEASE CALL 231-690-9799 IF INTER- ESTED BRANCH MICHIGAN 49402. SINGER SEWING MACHINE Model 7258. Like new condi- tion, very limited use. Includes attachments and instructional CD, foot pedal and power cord. Asking $95.00. 231-887-4497, Manistee. TENTS 4 MAN and 2 man with 2 mummy sleeping bags $25.00. PLEASE CALL 231- 690-9799 IF INTERESTED BRANCH MICHIGAN 49402. VETERANS- SET OF 4 heavy mugs with pictures of military vehicles used in Iraq and Saudi Arabia... never used. Call 231- 723-2428, Manistee. WOMEN'S USED Chaps leath- er clutch (established 1978) has very many uses, excellent gift. Call 231-723-2428, Manis- tee. FURNITURE ANTIQUE LARGE WOOD 2pc hutch w/ glass doors, made by a former Century Boat Co. em- p loyee in the early 1940' s w/etching in the frame. MUST SEE!!! one of a kind. Call 231- 723-2428, Manistee. ANTIQUE MAPLE REGULAR size bed, includes headboard, footboard and frame, no mat- tress, very nice. Call 231-723- 2428, Manistee. SPORTING GOODS SKI HELMET AND goggles used. SKI AREAS AR E OPEN!! Call 231-723-2428, Manistee. ANTIQUES ANTIQUE AMERICAN RA- DIATER Ideal hot water boiler, cast iron, size #2 series 9-1-M good heater for workshop, gar- age, barn or cabin. Call 231- 723-2428, Manistee. ANTIQUE RAILROAD JACK House Barn jack 7 3/4 X 8. Call 231-723-2428, Manistee. VINTAGE LUFKIN MODEL # 1206 folding metal ruler , Saginaw, Mich. Very nice con- d ition. Call 231-723-2428 , Manistee. Experience a different Explore Michigan's Best Breweries type of flight MiBrewTrail.com online mobile in print YOUR LOCAL NEWS. YOUR WAY. To find out more, call or go online and subscribe today!