SCHOOLS - PUBLIC & PRIVATE
Benzie County Central Schools
Dave Micinski. 9222 Homestead Road, Beulah. Ph: 231-882-9653
Frankfort Elberta Area Schools
Superintendent, Tom Stobie. 534 11th St. Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-4641. Email: tstobie@frankfort.tbaisd.k12.mi.us
Situated between two beautiful lakes, concerts, events year round, offering summer arts programs for grades 3-12. Visit website for schedules. 4000 Highway M-137, Interlochen, 49643. Ph: 231-276-7200
SECURITY, ALARMS, FIRE - SERVICES & SYSTEMS
Michigan owned and operated; offering Fire & Burglar Alarm Services. We have an award winning alarm monitoring & dispatch center in west Michigan that is open 24/7 for your protection. Les Lawrence, Secuirty Consultant. 1117 Carver St., Traverse City, 49686. Ph: 231-946-6590. Fax: 231-929-9099
Fortress Security
Locally owned company providing security systems, locksmithing, and low voltage electrical services. 5143 Demerly Rd. PO Box 89, Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-882-4324. Fax: 231-882-4512 Email: fortress@benzie.com
A division of STT Security, provides a variety of services to property owners in northwest Lower Michigan. JJR’s manager, Jason Rusch, is a licensed builder and as a division of a licensed security company, JJR is uniquely equipped to provide services such as remodeling, ceramic tile, interior and exterior painting, snow plowing, site security inspections and many others. No job is too small. Licensed, bonded, insured. Call us at 231-871-0048 or visit our website at www.jjrpropertymgmt.com.
SEPTIC SERVICES
Williams and Bay Pumping Services is a leader in septic pumping, clean portable restrooms, and drainfield rehabilitation services. Joseph G. Williams. PO Box 247, Cedar, 49621. Ph: 231-947-3535 or 231-228-7499. Fax: 231-228-4331.
SERVICE CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS
Benzie Area Zonta Club
PO Box 108, Benzonia, 49616. Email: benziezonta@hotmail.com
Benzie County Eagles - Lodge # 3313
71 Lake St. Frankfort, 49635. Ph. 231-352-9811
A place for people who suffer (or have suffered) from various forms of mental illness. The Center offers an empowering environment where you can feel welcome, talk with others who truly understand what you're going through, or simply be a place to hang out and shoot some pool or quietly sip coffee. All services completely free! 1034 Michigan Ave. PO Box 306, Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-383-4300. Email: mgc5313@yahoo.com
Benzie Sportsman's Club
6224 Hoadley Rd. (Corner of Hoadley & Pond Rd). PO Box 352, Benzonia, 49617. Rod Shamel. 231-944-5664. Email: james.heethuis@bms.com
Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club
Providing guidance and opportunity for the youth of Benzie County. Meetings at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning.
Ken Vandermeeden. 40 Pearl NW, Grand Rapids, 49503. Ph: 616-774-8236. Email: bbbinfo@iserv.net
A Not for Profit with the purpose to promote the community of Beulah and businesses within the village. Po Box 570, Beulah, 49617. Ph: 517-202-3807. Email: randall_automotive@yahoo.com
Crystal Lake & Watershed Association
CLWA's four-part "mission" is: Protect and promote the natural qualities of Crystal Lake and its surrounding Watershed. Preserve for future generations the beauty and recreational resources of Crystal Lake and its watershed. Engage in water-quality monitoring, educational programs, promotion of harmonious land development, and promotion of the safe use of Crystal Lake. Advocate and ensure the continued aesthetic beauty and environmental integrity of the Lake and its watershed. PO Box 89 Beulah 49617. Ph: 231-882-4001. Email: clwa@clwa.us
Crystal Lake Community/Business Association
PO Box 754, Beulah, 49617. Email: info@clcba.org
Frankfort Rotary Club
The Principle Motto of Rotary is... Service Above Self . The club meets at Noon every Wednesday.
Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail
Enjoy hiking or biking on the 27-mile long Betsie Valley Trail in Benzie County in Northwest Michigan. PO Box 474, Beulah, MI 49617. Ph: 231-378-4559
We are an all volunteer, non profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Point Betsie Lighthouse. 3071 Point Betsie Rd. PO Box 601, Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-7644. Email: info@pointbetsie.org
Preeminent organization best positioned to offer girls the tools they need to be successful leaders. As Girl Scouting approaches its 100th anniversary, the Movement is using its expertise to create a completely new approach for what girls experience and benefit in girl scouting. Girl Scouting helps girls DISCOVER who they are, CONNECT with others locally and globally and TAKE ACTION to make the world a better place. Through Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, such as leadership, strong values, social conscience and conviction of their own potential and self worth. Tammy Durfee, Development Manager. 1820 Oak Hollow Dr., Traverse City, 49686. Ph: 231-947-7354 or 866-566-7434. Fax: 231-947-4424.
HARP's mission is straightforward; to preserve our history and protect local resources to encourage informed growth and development to promote fiscal, recreational, and educational initiatives that benefit citiznes of all ages. PO Box 123, Honor, 49640. Ph: 231-409-4590
Eagles Club with state licensed campground open to the public. 20724 Honor Hwy. Interlochen, 49643. Ph: 231-631-1117 or 231-275-7189.
Kiwanis Club of Crystal Lake
Kiwanis Club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday 6-7:30pm at Brookside Inn, Beulah. Kiwanis Established 1951 in Benzie County, Children - Priority One is serving the children of Benzie County and around the world. Bette McKellor, President. Email: afs695@sbcglobal.net
4-H, Entertainment, Exhibits, Music, Races, Rides. August 19-23, 2008. M-2 Onekama, 49675. Ph: 231-889-5566. Fax: 231-889-4712. Email: pjaquish@coslink.net
Northwest Soaring Club
PO Box 88, Frankfort, 231-352-9160. Frankfort Municipal Airport, 1 mile East of Frankfort, South of M-115. Daily, wknds, April - October.
An independent non profit group based in Benzie & Manistee counties. Our mission is to foster greater awareness & appreciation of the fragile natural environment of our region. Through direct efforts we work to preserve, protect and promote the natural beauty of the area and its native plant communities. 11619 Mountain Woods Dr. Thompsonville, 49683. Ph: 231-378-2451. Email: jjpope@acegroup.cc
SHOPPING - RETAIL & RESALE
Gifts from the Hive! Kirk & Sharon Jones. 6289 River Rd., Benzonia MI 49616. Ph: 231-882-7765 or 800-663-6348.
Betsie Valley Sales & Service, Inc.
Arctic cat and Polaris authorized snowmobile sales & service for winter fun. Polaris ATV, your ar-round utility vehicle. Extensive parts, accessories & clothing on hand. We sell snowmobiles every month of the year! River St. at US-31 in Benzonia. 231-882-7273.
Copemish Self Storage - Flea Market & Auction
Our Flea Market is open Sat & Sun from May thru Oct. Vintage Antiques, Households - New & Used Items, Sporting Goods, something for everyone! Auction every Sun. at 11am. Food on premises. Very clean flea market. 4 miles East of Crystal Mountain on M-115. Don & Rita Leitz. 18936 M-115, PO Box 201, Copemish, 49625. Ph: 231-378-2430. Email: dnr@acegroup.cc
World respected names in home and kitchen accessories with some of northwest Michigan's finest artisan work and delectable pantry offerings. A friendly place for exchanging ideas and conversations -- a place where elegance meets eclectic, and where a premium is placed on unique merchandise at a good value. Located at 262 S Benzie Blvd. in downtown Beulah. Ph: 231-882-5294 or toll free 800-787-7366.
High quality leather footwear handmade in Benzonia. Custom fit and regular sizes available. Bags, belts, and accessories also. 7 Milliron Ln, Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-882-9622 800-419-8621.
Open year round 7 days a week
Clothing outfitter, quality family clothing from Columbia sportswear, Woolrich, & more. M-22
T-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee & mugs, jewelry, home accessories, great gifts & souveniers. Bait & Tackle shop has live bait & all the tackle you need for the up north fishing experience. DNR agent for hunting, fishing, & snowmobile trail permits. watch/clock repair & sales - watch batteries changed while you wait. Cantina serves fountain pop, snacks, and Moomers Ice Cream - voted #1 in the country on Good Morning America! 231-882-5202 cathie@fivecornersstore.com
Featuring Northern Michigan Artists & Crafters, Jewelry & Collectibles, Unique Furnishings, Antiques & Resale. 254 S Benzie Blvd., Beulah, 49617. Ph: 231-882-7010.
Quality women's clothing. 419 Main Street, Frankfort. Ph: 231-352-4642. Email: mariah@hullsoffrankfort.com
Specializing in unique and affordable jewelry & accessories, apparel and home decor from Central America. The owners travel to buy the goods directly from the producers and their representatives in Guatamala, Mexico and elsewhere. Greta Bolger. 327 Main St. Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-6735. Email: maxwellsonmain@gmail.com
Come visit a store with a true northern touch. We offer a wide selection of unique rustic home accents, gifts and collectibles. Open year round. Located at 253 S Benzie Blvd. in downtown Beulah. Ph: 231-882-7371. Email: Kittyely@sbcglobal.net
Sam’s Club is in Business to help you with your Business whether large or small, CEO, or MOM or just your everyday needs! We have many specialty areas in the Club from our Pharmacy, Optical, Bakery, Photo, Tire & Battery, and soon to have a Hearing Center. Stop by and experience Sam’s Club, where Savings is made Simple! 2401 US 31 South, Traverse City, 49684. Ph: 231-946-8777
SIGNAGE
SNOW REMOVAL
General Contractor, Snow Plowing, Licensed & Insured. No job too small or too large. Bill Hutchins. 2870 Peckens Rd., Honor, 49640. Ph: 231-383-2946. Email: williamhutchins@ymail.com
A division of STT Security, provides a variety of services to property owners in northwest Lower Michigan. JJR’s manager, Jason Rusch, is a licensed builder and as a division of a licensed security company, JJR is uniquely equipped to provide services such as remodeling, ceramic tile, interior and exterior painting, snow plowing, site security inspections and many others. No job is too small. Licensed, bonded, insured. Call us at 231-871-0048 or visit our website at www.jjrpropertymgmt.com.
SNOW SPORTS
SPAS
STORAGE
Storage for all your belongings. Two locations; downtown at the car wash, and 2 miles south of Honor on US 31 with fencing and added security. Four sizes available. Ph: 231-325-3600
SURVEYING
With over 40 years of combined experience in Surveying & Mapping, DPS is ready to provide top quality service in the private, commercial, & public sectors throughout the greater Grand Traverse Region. 4308 Manhattan East, Traverse City, 49685-9620. Ph: 231-715-1318. Email: dpssurvmap@gmail.com
Papineau P.C.
We are an energetic company eager to work hard to earn your business. Our mission is to provide accurate, professional surveying services in a friendly, timely manner. Land Divisions, Remonumentation, Boundary Surveys, Construction Staking, Topographical Surveys, & Environmental Site Surveys. 8670 Demerly Rd., Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-882-9416. Fax: 231-882-9417. Email: surveyors@papineau-pc.com
SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS
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