OURSTORY
A special section showcasing local businesses with stories provided by businesses in Leelanau County
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Venture Properties Offers Premier, Personalized Real Estate Perry Pentiuk has been closing real estate deals for buyers and sellers in northern Michigan since 1980. In 2012 he ranked as Leelanau’s #1 broker. Perry's premier, personalized real estate know-how gets the job done. Perry Pentiuk and his wife Heidi moved to northern Michigan right out of college in 1980. Educated and experienced in business, with an emphasis on real estate, Perry joined the Suttons Bay office of a local real estate brokerage that same year. In 1988, armed with fresh broker and builder licenses, he struck out on his own and
founded Venture Properties and Coastal Building Company. Perry has been working hard in Leelanau for over 33 years and he has the credentials to prove it. He is recognized as Leelanau’s premier, personalized real estate broker. He has earned sales records in both Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties over the years. He is a top 1.5% performer of all associates in Traverse Area Association of Realtors (TAAR) and is the longest serving member/broker in Leelanau County. He handled the largest commercial transaction in Leelanau County with the sale of the Leland Lodge. In 2012, he closed over $15.5 million in sales with satisfied clients throughout the region. He sold 3500’ of Lake Michigan shoreline in Leelanau, the most of any agent and he boasts the top Leland Township waterfront sales, involved in 80% of all Lake Michigan sales. “In this category, you can do a large dollar volume with very few transactions – typically 30-40 sales per year. This allows me to take the time to treat my clients with the attention they deserve and desire. I have been so fortunate to be able to work with a wide variety of people. Ninety percent of Venture Properties’ business is derived from client
referrals and recommendations. Thank you, northern Michigan, for your warmth, trust and continued support.” Today, with the support of his friends and clients, Perry continues his commitment to offering incomparable service. In fact, when you call Perry, you get Perry, not an assistant or associate. Buying, selling or investing in real estate is an intensely personal matter. This is why you need to feel comfortable with your real estate broker. At Venture Properties, Perry values your business and earns your trust through hard work, honesty and exceptional service. Venture Properties is a small, friendly, Northern Michigan real estate office serving Leland, Lake Leelanau, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, Northport, Omena, Cedar and all of Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties. Perry has acquired a large, loyal following of satisfied customers and he is extremely knowledgeable about the local real estate market, and can be a valuable service to you. When you are working with Perry, he does his best to attend all home or property showings, regardless of which office makes the appointment. This not only insures your privacy, but also allows most questions to be answered immediately. This places the buyer in a
QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP inside and out.
Here are the reasons you will want Seeco on your next project! Name of Business: Seeco Contracting, Seeco Home and Cottage Services. Year Established: Started by Bob’s father over 40 years ago, passed down and incorporated in 1987. Owners: Robert Evatt and Michael Scott. Together Bob and Michael have over 77 years experience in the construction industry. Services: Seeco handles all phases of residential and commercial construction (new construction, remodeling, repairs, and maintenance). Seeco’s Home and Cottage Services provides clientele assistance with anything around the home or cottage, from handyman work to seasonal chores and everything in-between. Key Employees: Seeco has a knowledgeable staff of design experts as well as on the job technicians who treat every client like family Business Philosophy: We know that honesty, integrity, good service and attention to detail are important. We treat all clientele as friends. Customers appreciate the fact that Seeco employees treat a client’s home like it’s their own. Our courteous and professional nature are just a few of the reasons clients love having us in their home. Quality of Service: We know that any project, no matter how large or small, can be disruptive to your family so we try to make our presence in your home as pleasant as possible. All our Employees are friendly and - they show up on time every day. They keep the jobsite as neat as possible and clean up at the end of the day. Seeco is all about going the extra mile and standing behind the work we do for every project, large or small. Contact Information: Seeco Contracting: 231-271-4333, Seeco Home and Cottage Service: 231-271-6626. You can also visit us online via our website seecocontracting.com or email bob@seecocontracting.com.
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more confident position to initiate an offer to purchase your property. Whether you’re buying or selling, consider contacting Perry for all of your real estate needs.
Perry Pentiuk President / Broker / Licensed Builder 33 years of Leelanau real estate expertise
231-256-7937 www.ventureproperties.net perryp@chartermi.net
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Why Kiss Carpet? Here’s Why..... My name is Ken Roberts, Jr., and along with my father, Ken Sr., we have owned and operated our family business, Kiss Carpet, for 27 years. What does that mean to you, the consumer? It means that while others in the area are owned and operated from elsewhere in the United States, we live here, with all of you, in Northern Michigan because we love it here. We’re extremely proud of the relationships we’ve built over these 27 years, and our customers, as our employees are like family. Our sole purpose is to provide you with the product that will best suit your needs, while fitting your budget, and go the extra mile to do all we can to fulfill your dreams with that budget. We’ll be up front with you in explaining both the upside as well as the downside of any product you choose, for you deserve to know exactly what you’re getting, and it’s up to us to pro-
vide you with exactly what you’re paying for. Nothing less is acceptable. We’ll explain that the installation is more important than the product itself. Kiss Carpet installations are FULLY warranted and should you ever have problems, we WILL replace the product to your satisfaction. One of the services that we have become well known for is our product specification. We realize that many THINK they know what they want, but due to location, traffic or other reasons, they may have better choices that they were unaware of. We make you aware of all your options to allow you to make the very best choice for your home and family. We will educate and provide the proper ways to maintain your product to prolong the life and maintain the beauty of your flooring, allowing you to receive the most for
OWNED AND OPERATED in Northern Michigan by Ken Roberts Jr., Kathy Roberts & Ken Roberts Sr.
your money, regardless of your initial investment. We will move, or facilitate the moving of any and all furniture, pianos, pool tables, even Grandpa in his recliner so that you’ll not be burdened with that task, and replace each piece exactly where you want it. We can complete your project while you’re away ... leave the old and return to the new. Why do we do all these things? Because we’re family owned, family operated, and family means everything to us! Thanks,
KISS CARPET Design Center
ESTABLISHED IN 1986 OWNERS KEN & KATHY ROBERTS KEN ROBERTS, JR., MANAGER KELLY FISHER, SALES MANAGER LISA WINDISH, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER DENISE FORDANICH, TILE DESIGNER 6250 E. TRAVERSE HWY. TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Ken Roberts Jr. Kiss Carpet Design Center
231-947-7247 WWW.KISSCARPET.COM
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Mancelona 7152 US 131 N Mancelona, MI 49659 Phone: (231) 587-9450
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Traverse City 6250 E Traverse Hwy Traverse City, MI 49684 Phone:(231) 947-7247
www.KissCarpet.com
Harbor Springs 8600 Moeller Dr Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Phone: (231) 487-9447
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Name of Business: Excel Rehabilitation Services Year Established: 2002 Employees: Excel’s staff is comprised of Doctors of Physical Therapy, a Physical Therapist Assistant, and several technicians and office staff. Services provided to customers: Individualized Rehabilitation Programs specific to each patient’s need in order to help them achieve their maximum potential. Business Philosophy: Excel prides itself on serving Leelanau county for over 10 years, keeping the hometown feel while providing the latest in Physical Therapy interventions. Contact Information: Phone: 231-271-3939 Fax: 231-271-3959 Email: excelrehabsb@yahoo.com On the web: www.excelrehab.net Located @ 73 Fourth St. in the Hansen’s Plaza
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Truly Professional Painters Fortified Coatings owner/operator M. Skyler Fort admits he married into his love for Leelanau County. “My wife of 7 years, Dana, was born here but raised in Indiana. She introduced me to a little piece of paradise at her grandfather’s year-round hideaway in the heart of Leelanau County. We would make the trip a few times each year to enjoy the seasons, people and pace of life.� After the birth of their second child, Leland (named after the couple’s favorite lake-side town), it was time to consider where to raise their growing family. “We knew this was where we wanted to put down roots, but I had to be sure that I could provide for my family and add value to the community,� Fort recalled. The decision to start his own painting company was obvious considering his background: over twelve years of experience as a residential painter and field superintendant with a promotion to Vice President of Operations for one of the nation’s largest painting contractors based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fort took a different approach when starting this new company. He wanted to operate with consistent and experienced employees while keeping the focus on customer service. Fortified Coatings was born in late August of 2011. “Our family’s goal was to move ‘up north’ by the spring of 2012. This would allow me to maximize the exterior working season and allow a year to get settled into the community before registering our daughter, Cielle, for kindergarten,� Fort said.
Cielle, Skyler, Leland and Dana Fort
Photo by Jennifer Johns
Today, Fortified Coatings has a team of four employee painters. The company tagline is “Truly Professional Painters� and according to Lake Leelanau residents Don and Vicki Mileski, that is exactly what you get. “[We] could not have asked for a nicer team. [They were] very friendly, hard working and dedicated with a great work ethic. The job met our expectations and beyond!� Fortified Coatings prides itself on making each step in the painting process an enjoyable and seamless experience for the customer. “We want our customers talking about the great paint job AND the outstanding service!� Fort exclaimed. The Fortified Coatings team can meet all of your interior and exterior painting and deck maintenance needs. They can also provide color consultations, move and reset furniture, and even offer “while you’re away� service, which includes daily project updates with photos via text or e-mail. Fort has even been known to feed the goldfish himself! With Fortified Coatings’ first full year coming to a close, “Business is good!� Fort said. He looks forward to many more years providing “Truly Professional Painting� to Leelanau County.
Owner/Operator M. Skyler Fort
231-715-9597 FortifiedCoatings.com
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Red Carpet Service And Incredible Savings
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Trusted Brands: Shaw, Mohawk, Stainmaster, Armstrong & Kirsch Over 1200 colors and styles No showroom overhead, you save big Experienced staff, over 30 years in flooring and design Locally owned and in business since 1994 “Great Service and Unbeatable Savings? Now that’s Smart Shopping!”
Call Today For Your Free In-Home Estimate 231-369-2908 800-786-6333
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A Carpet Store on Wheels Stone Mountain Carpet Mills is a Carpet Store on Wheels, according to Charlie Stiehl, owner of the business. He heard about the ‘shop at home’ concept and opened Stone Mountain Carpet Mills in 1994, to serve the Northern Michigan area. Stiehl works side-by-side with Jim Leitow in sales and each has over 30 years experience in floor coverings and design. On board they also have secretary, Jean Stiehl. Stiehl takes pride in his service area, which stretches from Empire to Houghton Lake, Cadillac to Petoskey, and everything in between. He has two carpet ‘showrooms’ and offers quality, name brand carpet, hardwood flooring, vinyl flooring, ceramic tile, laminate flooring and window treatments. They do both residential and commercial jobs and are affiliated with over 3,000 stores nationwide, which gives them tremendous buying power. The combination of their buying power and low overhead, makes for great
prices, which they pass on to their customers. They are mobile and can set up appointments at the customers' convenience. This can save a client time and money rather than them running from store to store searching for the right product. The beauty of this system is that Stiehl and Leitow can see the room before recommending a product, therefore guaranteeing the best product for the space. And their estimates are always free. Stiehl believes that convenience is the key to the success of his business. Their schedule allows them to meet their customers during the day, evening or weekend, and at their home, office or jobsite. Convenience really IS key! To schedule an appointment, call 800-786-6333, or send a fax to their office at 231-369-2902. You can also email Charlie directly at stone@ acegroup.cc or visit his website at stonemountaincarpet.net.
STONE MOUNTAIN CARPET MILLS
stonemountaincarpet.net
Established in 1994
Charlie Stiehl, Owner/Sales Jim Leitow, Sales Jean Stiehl, Secretary
Carpet, Hardwood & Vinyl Flooring, Ceramic Tile, Window Treatments
STONE MOUNTAIN CARPET MILLS' Charlie Stiehl (owner, left) and Jim Leitow stand in front of one of their mobile showrooms. The two have a combined 60-plus years of experience in the floorcovering industry.
800.786.6333 FAX 231-369-2902 stone@acegroup.cc stonemountaincarpet.net
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Staging, Updating and Consulting... Here’s how Karen Van Nort can help improve your home. Staged to Sell / Staged to Live was established legally in 2009, but as Karen Van Nort’s family will tell you, she’s been doing this her whole life. “I’ve always loved moving furniture around and coming up with creative, fun ways to ‘recycle’ the old into something fun and new,” she says. In 2008, two of her children, living in different states urged her to start this business professionally since she was always doing it for family and friends. She investigated the staging business more extensively and decided she should take an accreditation training. She hung out her “shingle” in April of 2009 after moving to Leelanau County full time. Karen has a B.A. from Principia College in Fine Arts but took a lot of design courses as well. As a college student she
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took a summer job working at Marshall Field’s in Chicago in the furniture department where she discovered she loved working with home decor. Home Staging The services Karen offers cover a wide spectrum of home needs. The staging side of her business includes consultations with home owners who are getting ready to sell their property. Staging Consultation, she tells us, is clearly a road map for anyone who is starting down the road to get their house ready to sell. This includes a detailed report that covers each room in the house and the plan for getting it in shape to look great to put on the market. She also bids staging work where she will go and place rented furniture in a home as well as her own stash of decorative accessories if the house is vacant. If the home is occupied, she will go in and move furniture around and rehang pictures and sometimes pack up things Before for storage including furniture that is making a room look crowded. The goal is always to make the house look inviting. She wants to create an environment where the potential buyer can visualize their own furniture in the house. Too much stuff definitely detracts buyers from being able to do that. Color Consultation Karen’s color consultation service is used by folks getting ready to make changes. She helps people choose the paint colors for their home that are suitable for the space, and perhaps are different colors from what they had in the past. Even in staging homes, painting always seems to enter in somehow even if just on one wall. Color can make a very positive difference in a home, and poor color choices can equally make a negative impression. Project Management Karen’s business has evolved a bit, and she finds herself doing more project management, which she thoroughly enjoys. She can manage a project
from start to finish if someone wants to update their residence either to sell or keep. Some home projects she manages are for people who live out of the area, have just purchased a new house and are looking to have changes made and their home ready for their visit during the summer months. She has several local contractors that she works with to accomplish the task, Before including builders and painters. She coordinates the project and purchases the things needed, like new kitchen cabinets or counter tops. She’ll also choose colors and repaint a whole house, if necessary. She can purchase furniture, carpet, fixtures and accessories so the owner doesn’t have to come back and forth to supervise the job or make After selections. If the property is going to be listed on the market, often times the seller will just have Karen make all of the selections as they don’t have an emotional investment in the property. Or she will send samples of potential choices if the owner wants to be involved, and then complete the ordering process for them! She has very qualified and insured people whom she works with as a part of her team and she works hard to make sure her projects are done to the customer’s satisfaction. Remodel Projects Karen has done four kitchen remodels this year alone. She’s handled the project from start to finish, including purchasing everything like cabinets, granite, new appliances and having it all installed. She loves working with her clients. “I appreciate their trust in me to do the job without their constant involvement.” They give her a budget and she runs with it, using her creativity and expertise to put together a gorgeous, comfortable and functional space. Karen generally works alone, she has no employees, although her husband
Peter helps out a lot. She says he really does all kinds of things, from helping her move furniture to hanging pictures to shoveling walks so granite can be installed at a vacant property. His help is invaluable. “I really love my job. It’s creative and I meet great people. I couldn’t be happier.”
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Popp Excavating celebrating 25th birthday Talk about going for it! In the span of six months, Ron and Bridget Popp sold their new home in Long Lake Township, bought a farm across the border in Elmwood Township, quit their jobs and launched Popp Excavating. That was 25 years ago. They’ve never looked back. They both have the entrepreneurial spirit, so starting their own business seemed natural. Ron & Bridget had the backgrounds to succeed. Ron’s father was a crane operator, which naturally drew his son toward the excavation field. After graduating from Traverse City St. Francis, he worked for an excavating company for nine years. Meanwhile, Bridget had earned a degree in business with an accounting background.
That was the foundation of the Popp Excavating team — Ron in the field and Bridget in the office. The company has grown and prospered, and now employs 14 people. Shortly after buying the property off Center Highway in March 1988, the Popps converted a pole building that had been used as a horse stable into a mechanics shop and equipment storage facility. A business office was added in 1995, and a larger pole building was erected in 2004 to keep up with demand. More recently, the Popps have begun recycling and reusing all firewood and wood products as requested by customers. They have also launched a website, www.PoppExcavating.com, to disseminate information about their services.
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Popp Excavating Thank You!
“We have been able to do that, Future priorities are to purchase more efficient trucks, and improve social and feel truly blessed,” they said. media communication. “We are very fortunate to operate a Popp Excavating offers a wide business and raise our sons in variety of serb e a u t i f u l Spencer vices, includBen Luke L e e l a n a u ing new home County. We excavation, would like to septic and extend a big sewer installathank you to tion, site develall those who opment, demomade it all litions, road possible.” grading, snowTheir sons plowing, shoreBen, Spencer line restoration Ron Bridget and Luke also and aggregate appear headed delivery. The toward success. They are graduPopps have become experts at workates of and athletes who played ing clients through the red tape of sports at St. Francis. acquiring local permits, and are often asked to handle all of the paperwork. They’ve developed a long list of professional acquaintances including contractors, architects, engineers and former customers who appreciate their ability to carry a job to its completion. And their business is staffed with experienced employees who, like the Popps, place an emphasis on customer satisfaction. They believe in the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. Part of the Popps’ success can be traced to their upbringings. Ron Popp was born and raised in the family home off M-22 in Bingham Township. His dream was to find a way to work and play in Leelanau County.
POPP EXCAVATING ESTABLISHED – APRIL, 1988 OWNERS
RON AND BRIDGET POPP KEY EMPLOYEES: ALL OF THEM RW POPP EXCAVATING, INC. 10635 S. CENTER HIGHWAY
231.929.9259 WWW.POPPEXCAVATING.COM
POPP
EXCAVAT EXCAV ATING ING Commercial & Residential Basements & Foundations Septic Systems Water & Sewer Installation Roads & Driveways Demolition Tree Removal
Erosion Control, Seeding & Mulch Blanket Site Development Storm Drainage Retaining Walls Beaches & Shoreline Work Snow Removal
Celebrating 25 Years in Business In April 1988, Popp Excavating was established with the goal of providing quality excavating with exceptional customer service. That means employing experienced personnel who have the knowledge and genuine desire to be the best. Ron Popp, along with the employees at Popp Excavating, is dedicated to exceeding customers’ expectations. Please contact us for your free onsite evaluation and estimate.
(231) 929-9259 10635 South Center Highway • Traverse City, MI 49684 www.poppexcavating.com
25 Years Popp Excavating Thank You!
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We go back a long way together… The Homestead has been a fixture in the lives of Leelanau County residents for generations— but how much do you really know about us? You may know that people have been coming here to vacation ever since Skipper and Cora Beals started a little camp on Lake Michigan in the 1920s. In those days, the facilities were modest, the numbers were small and the market was nearby.
Today, there are four resort hotels, four restaurants, a spa, salon, and fitness center, three venues for weddings and five for meetings. There are pools and spa pools and golf and tennis in the summer and skiing in the winter. There are shops year-round. The numbers are no longer small. On a busy night in the peak season several thousand people—including owners and guests—are sleeping here. That may not have surprised you. This may. The market is no longer nearby. Last year our guests came from 50 states, 5 Canadian provinces and 3 foreign countries.
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This may also surprise you. There are 848 families who own property at The Homestead. They come from 39 states and 4 foreign countries. They and the resort pay some $3.5 million in property taxes without a single child in the local schools.
All of this created jobs. The resort is now the largest private sector employer in Leelanau County. But that’s only part of the story. There are contractors working here most of the year. There are purveyors and service providers who supply and service us month after month. With all that change, there’s been one constant. We’re neighbors. We live and work here. Thanks for getting to know us better.
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We’d like to do the same. Please visit us online at www.thehomesteadresort.com and at the resort.
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The Grand Traverse Lighthouse has been guiding ships and their sailors for more than 160 years. 1852 - Originally constructed in 1852, for a cost of $4,000, this single floor dwelling and separate thirty foot, circular tower was made ready for the newly appointed keeper David Moon. The original structure was only used six years when it was torn down and replaced by a larger structure northwest of the original keepers dwelling. The keeper’s dwelling was disassembled and moved to Northport, where it still survives today. 1858 - Keeper Philo Beers oversaw the construction of the second lighthouse, which included a nine-side light tower extending from the roof. 1899 - A Fog Signal Building was constructed. There were three different fog signals over time: steam whistles (1899-1933), steam powered “Type F” foghorn (1933-1966) and Electric Oscillating foghorn (1966-1970). With the advancements of modern technology the Fog Signal Building was closed in 1970. 1950 - In 1950, the U.S. Coast Guard took over the Station and modernized the dwelling with plumbing and electricity. 1972 - In February, the Light Station was decommissioned and automated. A 49’ steel light tower was erected north of the 1858 keeper’s dwelling. This automated light is only serviced by the U.S. Coast Guard every six months. 1984 - The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum was founded and now holds a long term lease with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to restore and preserve the property. This year we have embarked on a major renovation of all public spaces in the Lighthouse, Fog Signal Building and Gift Shop/Education Center. All spaces are getting a fresh new coat of paint, updated exhibits, updated technology, new flooring in some areas and much, much more. In addition, we are opening up the original 1900 hallway on the second floor that once led to the tower. This has never been seen by the public. All of these upgrades and renovations are very exciting. However, we need your help in raising $10,000 to complete all of these changes. As a partner in this renovation, you will have your name permanently etched in our lighthouse history. Your name will appear on the wall at the base of the spiral staircase that leads to the tower. This special wall is dedicated to all of our donors, who have helped support our efforts for this renovation. All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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15500 N. Lighthouse Pt. Rd., Northport, MI 49670 (231) 386-7195 www.grandtraverselighthouse.com
Leelanau County’s Hometown Retirement Community Northport Highlands is home to many area seniors and an employer of more than 40 locals. It’s a vibrant community with lots of activity. Residents recently enjoyed a gala Valentine’s Day dinner complete with champagne and live music. Special events including monthly made to order Omelet Breakfasts and Lunch Bunch are popular with residents. The Highlands is licensed by the state of Michigan as a Home for the Aged community. The state recently completed its annual unscheduled licensing survey and Northport Highlands for the third year in a row, had a perfect score. This is a difficult and special achievement and one of which we are very proud! Northport Highlands opened in August, 2009. The community includes 27 studio, one bedroom and two bedroom assisted living apartments and 14 studio apartments for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The apartments are designed to allow residents to live independently, with supportive services available as needed. Meals, housekeeping, activities, fitness, emergency response and other amenities are available. All of the apartments have private baths. The community has many community spaces including a great room with fireplace, movie theater with surround sound, sunroom with sweeping views of Grand Traverse Bay and a large living room. A Bistro with a hand painted mural is going to open shortly and feature homemade
baked goods and ice cream treats. “Assisted Living offers a viable alternative for seniors who do not need the acute services offered by a nursing home, but who do need varying levels of assistance with everyday activities,” notes Kathryn Browning, R.N., B.S.N. director of Resident Services. “Northport Highlands is an ideal choice for people wishing to maintain their independence but who may need help with dressing, bathing, grooming, or medication management. We understand the desire of many seniors to stay in Northport and on the Leelanau Peninsula. We have a strong commitment to provide services that will allow long-time residents to remain in the area.” Parkside’s Memory Care is designed with plenty of room for residents to move about easily and safely both indoors and out. The staff is specially trained to understand the needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. They are trained to notice body language, facial expressions and behavioral patterns because verbal skills often are limited. The program also includes working with families. Northport Highlands is a vital member and resource for Northport and all of Leelanau County. The Pool and Fitness Center is available for community members, as well as residents. Additionally, the Multi-Purpose Room is available to all community groups and every month many hold meetings there. Northport Highlands is proud to be a vital part of the community.
NORTHPORT HIGHLANDS
215 S. High St., Northport
231-386-9900 Short-term stays available
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Quality installation leads to TileCraft success First Dale and Mary Jo Censer fell in love with Traverse City. Then they fell in love with Leelanau County. And they’ve loved their journey along the way, which has taken them to new heights as owners of TileCraft. “We have developed great relationships with many people and business owners,” said Dale. “We love the county, and would love to open a satellite store here one day.” For now, the Censers are plenty busy enough growing and running TileCraft, a company that specializes in selling and installing tile in new and remodeled buildings. The company moved to a new facility off Trade Centre Drive in 2011 out of necessity for more showroom and warehouse space. The company has 15 employees among sales staff, clerical workers and installers. Dale Censer considers TileCraft’s staff as the best in the business — which he credits as the biggest rea-
son for the company’s success. “We believe our success has evolved out of the quality people we’ve been able to hire and train. We keep on the cutting edge of the latest technology and blend that with the ‘tried and true’ methods of the past. We employ our own installers. That gives us the ability to properly train and to move the installers to the jobs that need more help to stay on time for completion,” Censer said. You’ll find that TileCraft installers are required to participate in continuing education, and sales people attend seminars to stay current on new products coming into the market. Meeting their customers’ expectations represents the most important goal of TileCraft. “We become part of the team, listen to the wants and needs of clients, and help educate and provide guidance when appropriate to achieve the best design and installation possible,” Censer said. Because the tile it sells is properly installed, TileCraft offers at least a
15-year warranty on its work — and depending upon the quality of materials, up to a lifetime warranty on some projects. “Even the best tile will fail if not properly installed,” said Censer. “We specialize in tile, marble and granite. That is where our strengths and talents are.” The Censers started from scratch in the flooring business after moving in 1979 to the Traverse City area, where they had been vacationing for years. “After moving here, I was able to find work in the tile trade as an apprentice through the brick and tile union, which had a three-year program. Being properly trained in the trade gave me the confidence to go out on my own working for builders, designers and home owners,” Dale said. He and Mary Jo, who still works part time for the business, started TileCraft in 1986. They moved to the Cedar area nine years ago. “Mary Jo and I moved to Leelanau County, and found God’s Country,” said Dale.
ESTABLISHED IN 1986 OWNERS DALE AND MARY JO CENSER
929-7207 Providing Sales, Service, Installation & Design. 1430 Trade Centre Dr., Traverse City 400 Main St., Frankfort
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THE PROFESSIONALS at Enterprise Prin ng include, from le , Jeff Lingaur, Roger Humfleet and David Noyes.
Customers, craftmanship are priorities at Enterprise Printing Name of Business: Enterprise Printing, a full-service printing company based in Leelanau County. Year Established: The Leelanau Enterprise, established in 1877, has always included a print shop. However, it’s been during the last 10 years that the Enterprise has expanded its printing operations to meet the needs of a growing county. Key Employees: David Noyes is print manager. Jeff Lingaur and Roger Humfleet are our pressmen. And Mike Anderson heads our veteran composition department. Together, they bring more than 80 years of service to every order undertaken by Enterprise Printing. Services: Enterprise Printing can handle your printing needs from design to distribution. Our composition department works directly with customers seeking to create a variety of products, from four-color booklets to product labels. Our plant in Lake Leelanau includes digital and Heidelberg presses. And we also can mail your products. Business Philosophy: We want to be more than your company’s printer. Enterprise Printing is a business partner, dedicated to helping your company succeed through quality print products. Quality of Service: Too often craftmanship is the victim of meeting today’s deadline. Our fast turn-around on four-color work won’t leave quality behind. Contact Information: Enterprise Printing may be reached by phone (256-9827), fax (256-7705) and email (david@LeelanauNews.com). Our production plant is located at 7200 E. Duck Lake Road, Lake Leelanau MI 40653.
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Leland Lodge undergoes complete renovation
The Leland Lodge, at the time going by a different name, made the lead headline for a tragic reason in the Sept. 25, 1926, edition of the Leelanau Enterprise. “HOTEL NICHOLAS DESTROYED BY FIRE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON” exclaimed the newspaper. “Leland’s Largest Summer Hotel in Ashes,” the subhead continued. The Leland Lodge is still making news, but for all the right reasons. The lodge is morphing again, this time through a makeover provided by the historic establishment’s new owners.
“The Lodge is currently undergoing a major renovation by Biggs Construction,” said Andy Palmer, consultant for new owners Jim and Annie Lutz and Randall and Paula Mays. “We are going to be a place to celebrate your birthdays, weddings and reunions, and become an all-around great place to hang out.” Palmer, who manages the adjacent Leland Country Club, was enlisted by the new owners to help redesign the layout of the Leland Lodge and manage its future. Also hired were Tony West as general manager of both lodge and restaurant, and Palmer’s wife, Cara, to help oversee operations. Like the Lodge, the Lutz and Mays families have a history with the community. They own homes in Leelanau County as well as in San Antonio. Family members years ago stayed at the Leland Lodge. Under their ownership, the Lodge is undergoing a complete makeover. Guest rooms will be equipped with updated plumbing and elec-
trical systems, as well as new windows, furnishings, bedding and carpet. “We are using local wherever possible. The beds are made in Michigan, we’ll use ‘Leland Gal’ fabric in the rooms and we will be buying locally made soap for the lodge guests,” Palmer said. The Lodge, and before it the Hotel Nicholas, has been a popular place for county residents for generations. Located atop a hillside separating Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan, it has served as a watering hole for golfers and luncheon host for area civic organizations. Palmer said the Lodge will be even better equipped to host large groups and serve customers in the restaurant, which will be named Bogey’s the 19th Hole, following the renovation. “We have a new kitchen just for the restaurant (and) the previous kitchen will be used just for special events. The banquet room is being updated, and will host weddings of 200 plus people. Besides having the decks overlooking the Leland Country Club, we will now have a huge, landscaped garden designed by LaCross Landscaping. It will be the perfect place for a wedding ceremony and reception,” said Palmer. A grand opening is planned for May.
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Leelanau County Senior Services there to help A snowy February left some Leelanau County senior citizens wondering how they would afford to clear their driveways and sidewalks. Leelanau County Senior Services heard their requests, and has loosened up the parameters of its outdoor home chore program to help. “We’ve had this extra snow, so the cost for snow removal has become a hardship for many of our seniors,” said county Senior Services director, April Missias. “We’ve had several seniors calling in, hoping to purchase more Outdoor Chore Vouchers to help pay for snow removal.” The change won’t affect the bottom line for the senior outdoor home chore voucher program, Missias explained. Seniors can buy a voucher for $8 that is redeemable for $16 worth of service provided by any of 28 vendors in Leelanau County certified through the Senior Services program. The vouchers can be used for a number of projects ranging from mowing lawns to snow removal and outdoor window washing etc. The vouchers have become important in many households where seniors on fixed incomes need financial help in maintaining their homes. A major goal of Senior Services is to keep residents in their homes as long as possible through their aging process. There was — and remains — a limit on the number of vouchers available per household. Only 30 are allowed per year. Previously, a cap was in place limiting the number of vouchers provided to 10 over four month periods starting from January through April, May through August and ending September through December. The seasonal dates on dispersal
a senior in direct contact with a Leelanau County dispatcher. “The dispatcher will know who that person is and where he or she resides,” Missias said. • Homemaker Services. Homemakers are available to help with cleaning chores such as vacuuming and dusting, as well as in-house laundry, for two hours every two weeks. There is no charge. • Unmet Needs. Leelanau Senior Services can provide help in paying utility bills — and other bills — on a sliding scale based on income. “We want to make sure our Seniors are not without heat,” Missias said. • Eyeglasses, dental care and hearing aid programs are also offered. “These are things that people who are low income really struggle to provide for themselves,“ Missias said. With all these programs available to help, senior citizens can become overwhelmed. After an initial phone consultation, a Senior Services representative often ends up visiting with county seniors in their own homes. “My hope is to go out and meet individually with them,” Missias said. were relaxed because of high demand for snowplowing. At this time, seniors may now purchase vouchers designated for May through August. The Senior Services department may have a new name — it was formerly known as the Leelanau County Commission on Aging — but it continues to offer the same wide variety of programs to county residents 60 years of age and older. Financial aid based on income and asset levels is offered if affordability is a problem. The more popular programs include:
• Freedom Alert 911 — You’ve seen the commercials on television, although most of those companies require a monthly fee to provide a link between senior citizens and an emergency dispatch center. Leelanau County Senior Services offers the service for a one-time fee of $260, with no future cost. Financial assistance is available for people with lower incomes. County seniors fill out a form with emergency contact and medical information that is kept at the 911 dispatcher center. A pendant is provided with a button that when pushed will put
LEELANAU COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES APRIL MISSIAS-DIRECTOR 8527 E. GOVERNMENT CENTER DR. SUTTONS BAY, MI 49682
231.256.8121
Leelanau County Senior Services Helping seniors live safely at home SERVICES Personal Care Respite Care Homemaker Medication Management File of Life - Medical history information Emergency 911 Cell Phones Project Lifesaver Medical Equipment Loan Closet Medical Transportation Home Delivered Meals through Meals on Wheels Laundry Project Senior Companion Income Tax Assistance through AARP Monthly Newsletter VOUCHER PROGRAMS Foot Care Vouchers Outdoor Home Chore Vouchers Senior Dining Vouchers ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS BATA Passes Dental Assistance Vision Assistance Freedom Alert - 911 Pendant Hearing Aid Assistance Heating Assistance Legal Assistance Miscellaneous Unmet Needs Tuesday Toolmen Project Fresh Produce Coupons
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Annual Open House Dining Around Leelanau Euchre Senior Expo Stockings for Seniors Christmas Parties Bitesize Learning - informational sessions Trips and Outings in alliance with the Traverse City Senior Center SUPPORTED PROGRAMS Tai Chi, Gentle Yoga & Senior Exercises Leelanau Community Cultural Center Senior Walking Cedar Area Community Foundation Body Recall Senior Exercise Northport Fitness, LLC Swimming Punch Cards D.H. Warm Memorial Pool at Northport Highlands Holistic Health - The Evergreen Center Computer Repair - Leelanau Computer Repair Adult Day Care - The Pavilion of Traverse City Library on Wheels Suttons Bay/Bingham District Library/Glen Lake Library Library Supplies to the Homebound Zumba Gold - Suttons Bay Enrichment Activities
For more information:
(231) 256-8121 8527 East Government Center Drive, Suite 106, Suttons Bay, Ml 49682
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Soulfish really came to be back when Chris was a young boy, playing in the creeks, lakes and fields of central Indiana. He continued to love the outdoors and enjoyed competitive shooting, hunting and fishing in his younger years and later went to college at Michigan State University to study zoology and ecology/environmental sciences. After college and law school, Chris partook into more adventures and, in 2002 became a founding member of Indy Rootstock Adventure Racing, a fully-spon-
CHRIS AND ANGIE BUTZ sored adventure and endurance racing team in Indianapolis. They were the first Red Bull-sponsored team in Indiana and their members participated in races lasting from 6 to 8 hours up to 3-day events. Chris was the co-leader of the team and acted as lead navigator. This type of racing fueled Chris’s love for the outdoors and testing his limits. It also developed his interest in taking people out
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into nature for unique experiences and challenges. At the end of the 2006 season, he stepped down from the team and moved his family to northern Michigan in 2007. In 2009, Chris became convinced that it was time to open the shop that he had always wished existed in the area. This became Soulfish Outfitters, a place that equips, guides, exposes and educates people in the ways that nature can refresh your soul through time spent outdoors! Soulfish Outfitters is an outdoor specialty store that focuses on guided trips and adventures using standup paddleboards, kayaks, fly fishing and sporting clays (clay target shooting). They have experience in not only individual outings, but also in group adventures such as corporate team building using an adventure racing format. Chris is a fully licensed Michigan guide and Soulfish Outfitters are insured to do their specialty work as outfitters. Chris has been trained and certified as a Wilderness First Responder and in Wilderness First Aid. To our knowledge, this level of licensing, insurance and expertise is unique to the region. Soulfish Outfitters has 2-3 employees, depending upon the season Chris’s goal in business has always been to
provide the highest level of client service. Soulfish Outfitters continues to amaze their clients with free delivery, demo services and the like. Chris’s mentality is that the “worst” thing that comes out of spending time with clients is a developing friendship – and that’s worth more than money! According to Chris, “Soulfish Outfitters is successful because we put the client first and always work to offer the best products for our clients’ adventures. “Additionally, we make sure to always stay on top of our product knowledge “Finally, our experiences are unique and we enjoy having fun outdoors with our clients!”
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evolve and develop more ways to leverage technology while listening to what our clients are looking for.” Future improvements include relocating the store to downtown Suttons Bay, designing more outdoor adventures that are unique to the region and that leverage the under-utilized and amazing local resources. In addition, Soulfish plans to continue to expand their rental offerings in order to expose clients to many of the different and unique outdoor “tools” that enter the marketplace. When asked about his family, Chris said “Angie and I are blessed to have four great children that love to be outdoors with us and provide a unique family dynamic. We bring diversity to the community and love to do our part to give back and be apart of the wonderful and idyllic life that we are lucky enough to enjoy here in Leelanau County.” Chris, Angie & Family currently live in the Lake Leelanau/Leland area.
SOULFISH OUTFITTERS FOUNDED IN 2010 Chris (Owner & Guide) and Angie Butz 219 N ST JOSEPH ST SUTTONS BAY, MI 49682.
“As we look at continuing to bring unique experiences and trips to our clients, we have focused on areas that continue to differentiate us from our competitors. Additionally, we are always continuing to
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Integrity Home Health Care (IHC) & Integrity Skilled Care (ISC) Integrity Home Health Care (IHC) and Integrity Skilled Care (ISC) are sister companies which provide medical and non-medical care for people in their place of residence. IHC was created by a nurse in 2003. Tammy Tarsa began working there in 2007 as a home health nurse, fell in love with both the work and her patients, and purchased the company in 2008. Under her direction the company began to grow. After Anita Carlson retired from teaching in 2009, she came to work for Tammy as the Marketing Director. They decided to pursue Medicare accreditation in order to provide continuity of care for their private duty clients when they needed Medicare billable skilled care, and to differentiate themselves from the other private duty agencies in the area. Because of Integrity Home Health Care’s excellent reputation (winner of the 2011 Small Business of the Year Award) creating a Medicare based skilled care agency seemed feasible. Tammy decided she needed to take on a partner and Anita was in a position to fill that role, thus the daughter-mother partnership began. While it took some time – the plan is materializing as envisioned and both the community and Integrity patients are reaping the rewards. Tammy, sole owner of IHC, has previously worked as Director of the YMCA Fitness and Camps programs, as an early childhood Montessori teacher, and as a med-surg and maternity nurse at Munson. Anita, co-owner of ISC along with Tammy, comes from a music education background - teaching in TCAPS for 20 years, serving as Elementary Music Coordinator, and directing church music for over 30 years. She brings a creative and organizational bent to the companies to partner with Tammy’s medical and managerial background. The result is a
daughter-mother team that works amazingly well together. There is often a lot of confusion about the 2 basic types of home care: Private Duty and Home Care (also referred to as Home Health Care.) IHC is a private duty agency – the client or their family is responsible for payment. IHC assists people with activities of daily living (homemaking, personal care, meal prep, transportation, etc.) IHC also provides nursing services, and these also are paid by the client (sometimes by private insurance.) Private duty care is often long term and sometimes referred to as “custodial care”. ISC is a Medicare billable Home Care agency. The patient must meet Medicare home health requirements: difficulty leaving home, in need of skilled care, and requiring a doctor’s order. This patient is often post-op or recently discharged from hospital; in need of skilled nursing, physical or occupational therapy; or suffering from any number of conditions that can be treated at home (diabetes, respiratory or digestive problems, wound care, infusions, etc.) The Medicare patient is often seen on an intermittent, short term basis. While technically Integrity consists of 2 companies, they work together to offer a continuum of care in the home. Many of the administrative and office team work for both companies, providing consistency and simplicity for the client/patient as they manage their home care. The Integrity Team can answer your medical and nonmedical questions or offer consultation, just call the office at 946.3000. There is someone available to take your calls 24/7. When Tammy purchased the company in 2008 Integrity had about 20 employees and 30 clients. Today IHC and ISC combined have nearly 100 employees and approximately 270 clients/patients. Integrity has expanded its’ service area
and has a commitment to Leelanau County. In fact, Integrity was recently awarded the Leelanau County Senior Services contract to provide homemaking services to over 120 Leelanau citizens. Integrity expects continued growth as area residents become more aware of their full continuum of home care services.
and her husband have lived in their home off West Bay for 23 years and Tammy, her husband and 4 children have been in Leelanau County their entire married lives. Tammy and Anita are both community oriented - in their churches, Rotary and Kiwanis respectively, in schools, music, theater and other organizations. Tammy and her family are very active in 4-H. They find it a joy to live and serve in this beautiful place.
INTEGRITY HOME HEALTH CARE (IHC) & INTEGRITY SKILLED CARE (ISC) ESTABLISHED – IHC IN 2003 ISC IN 2012 During the process of applying for Medicare accreditation for Integrity Skilled Care, Integrity Home Health Care worked through the accreditation process for private duty agencies. While there are no requirements in the state of Michigan for private duty agencies, it was the Integrity goal to meet the highest standards for both companies. They received accreditation in May of 2012 through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC.) The certificates state that “’Integrity’ has demonstrated a commitment to providing quality care and services to consumers through compliance with ACHC’s nationally recognized accreditation standards.” Anita and her family moved to Leelanau County in 1989 when Tammy was in still in college. They were seeking a place near Lake Michigan and when they found Leelanau – they fell in love with it. Anita
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