Manistee Fact Book 2018

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Manistee County departments

County Clerk As county clerk, Jill Nowak is responsible for maintaining public records for Manistee County residents and providing related information in a timely manner. The clerk’s office has three main functions: maintaining vital county records, serving as election coordinator and clerk of the circuit court, and processing/maintaining all circuit court files. Vital records include marriage licenses, birth certificates and death certificates.

In addition, the clerk’s office is responsible for all election activities in Manistee County. Concealed pistol licenses are issued from this office. The county clerk is also clerk for the Manistee County Board of Commissioners, the Board of Canvassers, the County Election Commission, Jury Board, the

County Apportionment Board, and the County Plat Board.

ADDRESS: 415 Third St., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday PHONE: (231) 723-3331 EMAIL: clerk@manisteecountymi.gov

Planning Department Rob Carson is the Manistee County planner. The planning department compiles data, maps and reports for polices on land use, development, environment and infrastructure.

The planning department also issues new addresses and provides information on zoning ordinances, subdivision/site condominium projects, dividing land, addresses, census, county statistics, grants and planning.

The department acts as GIS analyst

for the county, maintaining, developing and modeling spatial data and production of spatial data on maps.

ADDRESS: 415 Third St., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.- noon; 1-5 p.m. Mon - Fri. PHONE: (231) 723-6041 EMAIL: planning@manisteecountymi.gov

Register of Deeds Marylynn Wrzesinski serves as Manistee County’s register of deeds. The register maintains official records relating to real property, or land, located in the county. The register of deeds records, indexes and retains an image of documents relating to real estate.

ADDRESS: 415 Third St., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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Manistee County departments Equalization The equalization department surveys assessments such as land and lake value studies, sales, appraisal and economic condition factor studies to create uniformity by class among each township and city in the county.

The department also maintains assessment and tax rolls, including names, addresses, descriptions, and more.

ADDRESS: 415 Third St., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Friday PHONE: (231) 723-5957 DIRECTOR ROGER ELBERS: rjelbers@manisteecountymi.gov APPRAISER/DEPUTY DIRECTOR HEATHER VASQUEZ: hvasquez@manisteecountymi. gov APPRAISER LISA SENTERS: lasenters@manisteecountymi.gov PROPERTY DESCRIPTION/GIS SPECIALIST

LYNN JENSEN: lkjensen@manisteecountymi.gov DESCRIPTION ANALYST JENNIFER KIRCHINGER: jlkirchinger@manisteecountymi.gov

Friday PHONE: (231) 723-7518

Prosecutor’s Office

John O’Hagan is the sheriff of Manistee County. Ken Falk serves as the undersheriff and Lieutenant Steve Pizzala serves as the jail administrator. The sheriff’s office is responsible for public safety in Manistee County. Officers respond to calls on crimes ranging from petty theft to homicide.

As the Manistee County prosecutor, Jason H. Haag is the chief law enforcement official of the county.

The prosecutor reviews, authorizes and prosecutes felonies and misdemeanors, as well as juvenile delinquency offenses. Haag also represents the county in criminal matters in district and circuit courts and the family court, as well as the court of appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. He also represents the county board of commissioners and other departments regarding legal matters.

ADDRESS: 415 Third St., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday through

Sheriff’s Office

ADDRESS: 1525 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

PHONE: (231) 723-8393, non-emergency only UNDERSHERIFF: Ken Falk: (231) 723-8393, ext. 5102 JAIL ADMINISTRATOR: Steve Pizzala: (231) 723-8393, ext. 5104

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Animal Control As the animal control officer for Manistee County, J.R. Nelson helps ensure the health, safety and welfare of animals. Animal control enforces state laws and local ordinances regarding animal control; protects pets from abuse, neglect and homelessness; and provides temporary housing for animals.

Animal control also coordinates with the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter to provide adoptions.

When necessary, animal control administers humane euthanasia.

ADDRESS: 415 Third St., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Friday PHONE: (231) 723-3173 E-MAIL: treas@manisteecountymi.gov

Probate Court The probate judge for Manistee County is the Honorable Thomas N. Brunner. Other court staff members are Deidre Robison, probate register; Michele Chesebro, deputy probate register; and Michele Lantis, court reporter. The probate court has jurisdiction over the probate of decedent estates, or the transfer of property from a deceased person’s estate; disputes regarding trusts; appointing guardians or conservators for incapacitated adults, minors, and the developmentally disabled; the involuntary treatment of the mentally ill; filing wills; registering foreign births; and the appointment of members to the boundary commission and the soldiers’ relief commission.

ADDRESS: 415 Third St., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday – Friday PHONE: (231) 723-3261

85th District Court

ADDRESS: 736 Paws Trail, Manistee 49660 HOURS: Noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, noon4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday CENTRAL DISPATCH: (231) 723-6241 ANIMAL CONTROL PHONE: (231) 723-3170 HOMEWARD BOUND SHELTER PHONE: (231) 723-7387

The 85th District Court holds jurisdiction over municipal civil infractions, traffic civil infractions, misdemeanors, landlord and tenant relations, civil lawsuits concerning less than $25,000, small claims hearings, and civil weddings.

Treasurer’s Office

ADDRESS: 415 Third St., second floor of courthouse, Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday – Friday PHONE: (231) 723-5010

As treasurer of Manistee County, Russell Pomeroy is responsible for county funds, as well as deposits and cash receipts. The treasurer collects and maintains records for property taxes and unpaid taxes and also sends delinquent notices, sells plat books and answers or refers questions from the public.

19th Circuit Court The 19th Judicial Circuit includes two counties, Manistee and Benzie. The chief justice is the Honorable David Thompson. The court handles lawsuits

regarding issues of state law and also federal law. The circuit court handles original jurisdiction in all civil cases involving more than $25,000; in all criminal cases where the offense involves a felony or certain serious misdemeanors called high court misdemeanors; and in all domestic relations cases, including divorce (with and without children), paternity, URESA and support actions.

The circuit court also holds jurisdiction over matters which include but are not limited to neglect/abuse matters, juvenile delinquency matters and adoptions, emancipation of minors, and name changes and personal protection orders. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from lower courts, such as district and probate, and from administrative agencies of state government.

ADDRESS: 415 Third St. Manistee, MI 49660 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Friday PHONE: (231) 723-6664

Emergency Management/ Department of Homeland Security In his capacity as emergency management director, Lieutenant Brian Gutowski coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities for emergencies or disasters within Manistee County. Gutowski also conducts training, as well as exercises, with the Manistee County Emergency Response team. He also coordinates emergency activities with the state and nearby jurisdictions, as well as educates the public on protection of life and property in a disaster situation. Gutowski is responsible for developing emergency operation plans with local facilities, and assuring that eligibility requirements are met for state and federal aid.

ADDRESS: 1525 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday – Friday PHONE: (231)-723-9970

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Manistee area schools Manistee Intermediate School District

MADISON ELEMENTARY ADDRESS: 1309 Madison Road, Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-5212

Jeff Jennette is the superintendent of Manistee Intermediate School District.

The ISD board meets the third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the ISD office. The Manistee Intermediate School District services four public school districts, one public academy and two non-public schools.

ADDRESS: 772 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday PHONE: (231) 723-6205

Manistee Public Schools Ron Stoneman is the superintendent of Manistee Public Schools. Andrew Huber is the middle/high school principal and Jason Traviss is the assistant mid-

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MANISTEE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS: 525 12th Street, Manistee, 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-2547

Manistee Catholic Schools dle/high school principal.

Three elementary schools serve the district: KENNEDY ELEMENTARY ADDRESS: 550 Maple St., Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-3271 JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY ADDRESS: 515 Bryant Ave., Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-9285

The principal of Manistee Catholic Schools is Jason Allen and the dean of students is Ed Kolanowski.

Students at Manistee Catholic study the tenets of the Catholic faith and attend Mass weekly. Grades preschool-12.

WEBSITE: www.sabers.org ADDRESS: Manistee Catholic Central School, 1200 U.S. 31 South, Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-2529

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Manistee area schools Bear Lake Schools

Trinity Lutheran Schools

Marlen Cordes is the superintendent of Bear Lake Schools. Sarah Harless is the school principal.

Trinity Lutheran is both a church and a school. Grades K-8 and ages 3-4 year preschool program are offered.

ADDRESS: 7748 Cody St., Bear Lake 49614 PHONE: (231) 864-3133

ADDRESS: 420 Oak St., Manistee 49660 CHURCH PHONE: (231) 723-5149 SCHOOL PHONE: (231) 723-8700

Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools

Onekama Consolidated Schools

Kaleva Norman Dickson serves the eastern portion of Manistee County.

Marlen Cordes serves as Kaleva Norman Dickson superintendent. Jakob Veith is the K-12 principal.

Kevin Hughes is the superintendent of Onekama Consolidated Schools. Gina Hagan serves as principal for grades K-12. Amy Brown is director for Leaps and Bounds Early Childhood Education program.

ADDRESS: 4400 North High Bridge Road, Brethren, MI 49619 PHONE: (231) 477-5355

ADDRESS: 5016 Main St., Onekama 49675 PHONE: (231) 889-4251

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CASMAN Academy CASMAN Academy is the only public charter school in Manistee County. The school’s director is Shelly VanVoorst.

The school serves grades 7-12.

ADDRESS: 225 Ninth St., Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-4981

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Manistee area services Centra Wellness Network Centra Wellness Network, also known as Manistee-Benzie Community Mental Health, provides wellness-oriented services and support for individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities, and for children with emotional disturbances.

Their purpose is to help qualified individuals of all ages in their pursuit of happiness by removing any barriers towards recovery and full community inclusion in order to achieve good mental health and to fully participate in community life, utilizing all resources in line with their individual needs, wants and desires.

ADDRESS: 2198 U.S. 31 South, Manistee, 49660 HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

PHONE: 24-hour crisis hotline: 877-398-2013

District Health Department No. 10 The Manistee County office of District Health Department No. 10 offers cancer screenings, as well as family planning clinics, flu clinics, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, immunizations, and WIC, a nutrition program. In addition, District Health No. 10 offers a maternal health program for women through the start of pregnancy up to two months after delivery, and infants from birth through one year of age. Call (231) 745-4663 for more information. A full list of District Health Department No. 10 services can be found at the website.

WEBSITE: www.dhd10.org ADDRESS: 385 Third St., Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-3595 WIC: (231) 723-3971 HOURS: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

Manistee County Council on Aging The Council on Aging offers numerous services to seniors in Manistee County, including dining, a food bank, income tax preparation, a Medicare/ Medicaid assistance program counselor, legal consultation, and more.

The senior center offers exercise classes, among other activities, and is a place for seniors to socialize.

ADDRESS: 457 River St., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Lunch is served daily at noon.

PHONE: (231) 723-6477

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Patients at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital receive a full range of emergency, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services in a modern facility. The non-profit, 45-bed acute care hospital in Manistee is located on U.S. 31 North and is governed by a local board. It is a fully integrated member of the Munson Healthcare system.

ADDRESS: 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee 49660 HOURS: Emergency 24/7. Walk-in clinic 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday WEBSITE: munsonhealthcare.org/manistee PHONE: (231) 398-1000

Manistee County Secretary of State The Secretary of State issues driver’s licenses, state identification cards and vehicle registrations. Persons who wish to be an organ donor can register at the same time as they renew their driver’s license. A Recreation Passport to Michigan State Parks and Forests can be purchased with license plates.

ADDRESS: 1638 U.S. 31 South, Manistee, MI 49660 HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, with lunch between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. with lunch between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

PHONE: (888) 767-6424

Manistee County Transportation Manistee County Transportation has served the county for more than 35 years. County-wide transportation is available Monday through Friday with limited options on Saturday. Free rides are offered to West Shore Community College (except in the summer) and to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Only cash is accepted.

ADDRESS: 180 Memorial Dr., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday WEBSITE: www.manisteecountytransportation. com DISPATCH: (231) 723-6525 or 1-800-775-7433 ADMINISTRATIVE LINE: (231) 723-6561

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State officials Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder

State Senator Darwin Booher

State Rep. Curt VanderWall

Rick Snyder, Republican, Michigan’s 48th governor, was sworn into office Jan. 1, 2011. A native of Battle Creek, he began his working life as an accountant and later became executive vice president of Gateway Computers. Gov. Snyder was elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2014.

Darwin Booher, Republican, 35th District state senator, serves Lake County in addition to Benzie, Crawford, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Osceola, Roscommon, and Wexford. A graduate of Evart High School, Sen. Booher completed his education at the University of Madison, Bank School and Michigan Assessor’s School. He previously served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Curt VanderWall was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2016. VanderWall represents the 101st District, which includes Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties. He is the owner of Turf Care Mole Man of Ludington. Before being elected to the Michigan House, Rep. VanderWall served as commissioner and chairman for the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Curt is currently chair of the Women’s Jericho House Board.

PHONE: (517) 373-3400 or Constituent Services, (517) 335-7858 FAX: (517) 335-6863 WEBSITE: www.michigan.gov/snyder MAILING ADDRESS: Governor Rick Snyder, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, MI 48909 NORTHERN MICHIGAN OFFICE: 234 West Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 PHONE: (906) 228-2850 WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE: 444 N. Capitol St. NW, Hall of the States, Suite 411, Washington, D.C. 20001 OFFICE PHONE: (202) 624-5840

PHONE: (517) 373-1725 EMAIL: SenDBooher@senate.michigan.gov WEBSITE: www.senatordarwinbooher.com OFFICE ADDRESS: 201 Townsend St., Suite #3200, Lansing, MI 48933 MAILING ADDRESS: Senator Darwin Booher P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536

PHONE: (517) 373-0825 EMAIL: CurtVanderWall@house.mi.gov OFFICE ADDRESS: Anderson House Office Building, S-1385 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933 MAILING ADDRESS: S-1385 House Office Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909

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Arcadia Township Arcadia Township, on the northwestern edge of Manistee County, boasts miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Its three-day-long festival, Arcadia Daze, the fourth weekend of July, features arts and crafts, fishing, children’s games, nightly entertainment, fireworks, and more.

WEBSITE: www.townshipofarcadia.org ADDRESS: 3422 Lake St., Arcadia 49613 P.O. BOX 318 PHONE: (231) 889-4463 ORVS: Yes BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE PICKUP: Most residents use privately-owned Republic trash service.

There is a recycle station at Township Hall.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Janice McCraner EMAIL: supervisorjanicemccraner@townshipofarcadia.org TOWNSHIP CLERK: Patrice Wisner EMAIL: clerk@townshipofarcadia.org TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Debbra Eckhout EMAIL: treasurertwparcadia@gmail.com

Brown Township Bear Lake Township Bear Lake Township is located east of Onekama. One of its biggest assets is Bear Lake itself, a center for recreation.

Two-thirds of the township is dedicated to agriculture or forest, while a third is residential.

ADDRESS: 7771 Lake St., Bear Lake 49614 P.O. BOX 187 PHONE: (231) 864-3620 WEBSITE: www.bearlaketwp.com ORVS: Yes with exceptions- see website BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: Two-hour garbage collection takes place two Saturdays a month and 24/7 recycling at the township hall. Private curbside service is also available.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Jeff Harthun TOWNSHIP CLERK: Deanna Pattison TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Julie Griffis

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Brown Township, located in the center of Manistee County, is known for its agriculture. The Big Manistee River also attracts visitors.

TOWNSHIP HALL: 8233 Coates Hwy., Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-4481 ORVS: No BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: Garbage pickup is the first and third Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m. at Township Hall. Some residents use private garbage collection services.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR/ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Paul Adamski PHONE: (231) 510-7887 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Pamela Tompke PHONE: (231) 889-5785 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Cheryl Schaefer PHONE: (231) 477-5770 TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR: Connie Anderson PHONE: (231) 843-4367

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Cleon Township

Dickson Township

Filer Charter Township

Cleon Township is located in the northeasternmost portion of Manistee County, bordering Benzie County to the north and Wexford County to the east.

ADDRESS: 16505 Imhoff Dr., Copemish 49625 PHONE: (231) 378-2616 ORVS: Yes BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: There is an annual cleanup day the first weekend in June. Residents contract privately for garbage collection services.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Jeff Stanton PHONE: (231) 378-2616 EMAIL: cleonsupervisor@goacentek.net FAX: (231) 378-2262 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Melisa Kalina PHONE: (231) 378-2616 Wednesday 5-7 p.m.

EMAIL: cleontownship@acegroup.cc TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Linda Cudney PHONE: (231) 378-2545 Thursday 6-8 p.m.

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Dickson Township is home to a number of notable cemeteries, parks and lakes. Wexford County lies along its eastern border.

ADDRESS: 14270 Coates Hwy., Brethren 49619 PHONE: (231) 477-5885 ORVS: Limited use BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: There is a township landfill and compactor, as well as recycling, and public services when the compactor is full. The garbage days are Wednesday evenings from the first Wednesday in May until the last weekend in August. The rest of the year, garbage is on Saturdays.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Sharon Buning TOWNSHIP CLERK: Wendy Maier EMAIL: dickson@kaltelnet.net TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Bertha Asiala

Filer Charter Township is home to Magoon Creek Park, a 97-acre park off Red Apple Road. The park boasts 2,300 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline as well as dunes, rolling hills and valleys perfect for hiking and picnicing.

WEBSITE: filertownship.com ADDRESS: 2505 Filer City Road, Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-3138 HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m.

ORVS: No ordinance.

BURN PERMITS: Call (231) 723-3138 GARBAGE: Weekly trash pickup, paid for by a millage. On the first pickup date of each month, there is one large item allowed.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Terry Walker PHONE: (231) 723-3138, ext. 18 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Kathy Gutowski PHONE: (231) 723-3138, ext. 13 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Thomas Stege PHONE: (231) 723-3138, ext. 11

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Maple Grove Township

Manistee Township is home to Little River Casino Resort, which draws people from far outside the county. The township borders Lake Michigan and also contains a portion of the Big Manistee River.

WEBSITE: manisteetownship.com ADDRESS: 410 Holden St., Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-6507 EMAIL: manisteetwp@gmail.com ORVS: No ordinance BURN PERMITS: Call (231) 723-3138 GARBAGE: Garbage collection is paid for through property taxes. Collection day is either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday depending on the area of the township.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Dennis R. Bjorkquist PHONE: (231) 723-6507 ext. 11 EMAIL: supervisormanisteetownship@gmail. com TOWNSHIP CLERK: Dianne Taylor PHONE: (231) 723-6507 ext. 10 EMAIL: manisteetwp@gmail.com TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Connie Jankwietz PHONE: (231) 723-6507 ext. 14

Maple Grove Township, located in the center of Manistee County, surrounds the village of Kaleva, known for the Makinen Bottle House Museum, which was built in 1941 out of 60,000 glass bottles and is listed in the National Historic Register.

ADDRESS: 9213 Aura St., Kaleva 49645 P.O. BOX 48, KALEVA, 49645 PHONE: (231) 362-3825 HOURS: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., and Wednesday 6-8 p.m.

ORVS: call for information BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: A transfer station is open every Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., on Healy Lake Road.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: H. Wayne Beldo TOWNSHIP CLERK: Amanda Ferwerda TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Cathryn Jezowski

Marilla Township Marilla Township lies on the eastern edge of Manistee County, bordering Wexford County. The township hall itself is a draw for visitors, with a historical museum and three buildings—a trapper’s cabin, a pioneer house and a barn - all representing township history.

ADDRESS: 991 Marilla Road, Copemish 49625 PHONE: (231) 362-3555 HOURS: Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

ORVS: Yes BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: Red bags can be purchased at area stores and set out for garbage collection. Others choose to contract privately for pickup.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Dave Barrett PHONE: (616) 844-8543 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Connie Napier PHONE: (231) 378-4874 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Phyllis Cholette PHONE: (231) 378-2399

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Norman Township is located in the southeastern extremity of Manistee County, bordering Wexford County to the east and Lake County to the south.

The township draws many tourists for its fishing and hunting opportunities.

EMAIL: normanclerk@yahoo.com PHONE: (231) 848-4564 ORVS: No. BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: A truck visits the transfer station, 6th St. at Spruce St. Residents can bring garbage Wednesday 4-6, or Saturday 9 a.m. - noon.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 143, Wellston, 49689 TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Richard Mobley EMAIL: normanclerk@yahoo.com TOWNSHIP CLERK: Mary E. Soule ADDRESS: 4016 Susan St., Wellston, 49689 PHONE: (231) 859-4337 EMAIL: normanclerk@yahoo.com TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Merrill Tighe P.O. BOX 143, WELLSTON, 49689 EMAIL: normantreasurer@yahoo.com

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Onekama Township Lake Michigan shoreline and all of Portage Lake can be found in Onekama Township. Located in the western portion of Manistee County, the township surrounds the Village of Onekama.

WEBSITE: onekama.info ADDRESS: 5435 Main St., Onekama 49675 PHONE: (231) 889-3308 HOURS: Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

ORVS: Allowed on specific roads.

BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: The township does not pay for garbage collection; residents hire their own services. A recycling dumpster is located in the township hall parking lot for both township and village residents.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: David Meister EMAIL: assessors@onekamatwp.org TOWNSHIP CLERK: Shelli Johnson EMAIL: clerk@onekamatwp.org TOWNSHIP TREASURER: LaVonne Beebe EMAIL: treasurer@onekamatwp.org

Pleasanton Township Pleasanton Township is primarily agricultural land. About two-thirds of Bear Lake is located in the township.

WEBSITE: www.pleasantontownship.org ADDRESS: 8958 Lumley Road, Bear Lake 49614 PHONE: (231) 864-2584 ORVS: Yes, on most roads.

BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: A truck collects twice a month.

A transfer station and a recycling station

Springdale Township

Stronach Township

Springdale Township, located in the northern portion of Manistee County bordering on Benzie County, contains much of Pere Marquette State Forest.

The campground at Healy Lake also attracts visitors.

Stronach Township, located in southern Manistee County bordering on Mason County, is known for its parks and recreation areas.

WEBSITE: springdaletownship.org ADDRESS: 14992 Glovers Lake Road, Bear Lake 49614 ORVS: far right of maintained roads with exceptions noted on web site BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE: Residents use private services such as Allied Waste.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Brian A. Moore PHONE: (231) 383-1405 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Penny Nelson PHONE: (231) 378-2252 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Richard Hitchingham PHONE: (231) 864-2531

ADDRESS: 2471 Main St., Manistee 49660 PHONE: (231) 723-7983 WEBSITE: stronachtownship.net ORVS: No BURN PERMITS: No GARBAGE:Â A garbage millage pays for collection.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Phil Vadeboncoeur PHONE: (231) 723-7648 EMAIL: townshipsupervisor@stronachtownship.net TOWNSHIP CLERK: Barbara Rishel PHONE: (231) 398-9025 EMAIL: townshipclerk@stronachtownship. net

are also available. Garbage pickup is by the bag. Others pay for private service.

TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Carol Merrill ADDRESS: 7320 Norconk Road, Bear Lake 49614 PHONE: (231) 864-2587 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Amy Cross ADDRESS: P.O. Box 145, Bear Lake 49614 PHONE: (231) 864-3238 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Judy Girven ADDRESS: 14695 Pleasanton Hwy., Bear Lake 49614 PHONE: (231) 864-3470

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Bear Lake Village

Eastlake Village

Onekama Village

The Village of Bear Lake, located off Chippewa Highway, is a center for summer tourism thanks to its proximity to Bear Lake, the Manistee National Forest and the Pere Marquette State Forest.

Eastlake Village is known for Bullfrog Highway, aka Main Street, a willow-lined road which, in the summer, “is just like driving through a Southern plantation.”

Eastlake also has the oldest operating fire department in Manistee County, since 1851.

A number of restaurants and shops can be found in the Village of Onekama.

Other draws include charter fishing, camping, hiking and golfing.

WEBSITE: bearlakemichigan.org VILLAGE OFFICES: 12376 Virginia St. PO BOX 175, BEAR LAKE 49614 PHONE: (231) 970-2066 ORVS: No GARBAGE: Collection can be done through Bear Lake Township or weekly home pick up can be done by purchasing designated waste bags from the village office.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT: Jeff Bair VILLAGE CLERK: Cindy McPherson EMAIL: bearlakeclerk@gmail.com VILLAGE TREASURER: Sally King

VILLAGE OFFICES: 175 Main St., Eastlake 49626 PHONE: (231) 723-9558 ORVS: Yes, on the far side of village streets GARBAGE: Weekly collection is paid through taxes VILLAGE PRESIDENT: Dan Golden EMAIL: dangolden@fireplugcharters.com EMAIL: eastlakevillage49626@gmail.com VILLAGE CLERK: Janet Golden EMAIL: eastlakevillage@eastlakevillage.biz VILLAGE TREASURER: Bonnie Dutkavich EMAIL: bonnie_bone66@hotmail.com

Copemish Village

Kaleva Village

Copemish Village, located in the northeast of Manistee County, lies just off Cadillac Highway. The village offers a popular children’s park. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., Village Hall.

Kaleva Village, located in the middle of Maple Grove Township, offers many fishing and outdoors activities. Kaleva Roadside Park is a popular campground located in the village.

VILLAGE OFFICES: 16798 First St., Copemish 49625 PHONE: (231) 378-4652 ORVS: No GARBAGE: Residents must contract privately. There is a spring clean-up once a year.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT: Ron Bytwerk PHONE: (231) 651-0286 EMAIL: rondale@acegroup.cc VILLAGE CLERK: Elaine Gibbs EMAIL: gibbsela@gmail.com VILLAGE TREASURER: Deborah Longo

PHONE: (231) 362-3366 WEBSITE: villageofkaleva.com EMAIL: villageofkaleva@yahoo.com HOURS: Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ORVS: Yes GARBAGE: A transfer station is open every Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., on Healy Lake Road.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT: Kim Somsel VILLAGE CLERK: Sonya Potts VILLAGE TREASURER: Judith Schafer

WEBSITE: onekama.info VILLAGE OFFICES: Farr Center, 5283 Main St., Onekama 49675 PHONE: (231) 889-3171 ORVS: No GARBAGE: Village residents are responsible for their own garbage, but can visit the recycling station at the Onekama Township Hall. There is also a clean-up day each summer.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT: Roger Burger PHONE: (231) 889-3171 EMAIL: president@villageofonekama.org VILLAGE CLERK: Ruth M. Hudson PHONE: (231) 889-3171 EMAIL: clerk@villageofonekama.org VILLAGE TREASURER: Nikki Jach PHONE: (231) 233-5825 EMAIL: treasurer@villageofonekama.org

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City of Manistee Thad Taylor is the city manager of Manistee and can be reached at (231) 398-2801 or via email at ttaylor@manisteemi.gov. As the largest town in Manistee County, the City of Manistee offers many restaurants and shops, as well as entertainment venues like the Ramsdell Theatre and the Vogue Theatre. Manistee boasts three pristine beaches: First Street, Fifth Avenue, and Man-Made Lake.

WEBSITE: www.manisteemi.gov CITY HALL: 70 Maple St., Manistee 49660 HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday PHONE: (231) 723-2558 ORVS: No DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS: Manager (231) 398-2801 Assessor (231) 398-2802 Clerk (231) 398-2803 Treasurer (231) 398-2804 Planning & Zoning (231) 398-2805 Fire (231) 723-3519 Police (231) 723-2533 Public Works (231) 723-7132

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

The Little River Ottawa descends from members of certain Grand River Ottawa Bands who live in villages located on the Manistee River, Pere Marquette River and several villages on the Grand River system in Michigan. As a result of historic circumstances, that portion of the Grand River Ottawa people, now known as the Little River Band of Ottawa, had its status as a federally recognized Indian tribe reaffirmed and restored by the United States in 1994.

The tribe is led by Ogema Larry Romanelli and offers a variety of services to its membership. The tribe also operates a natural resources office that oversees hunting and fishing and a highly successful sturgeon program.

The LRBOI operates the Little River Casino Resort, which opened in 1999. Since then, it has expanded in multiple stages.

For more information on the tribe in general, visit www.lrboi.com.

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JUNE 25-27 — MICHIGAN PGA WOMEN’S OPEN TOURNAMENT, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville 25-SEPT. 1 Historic Trolley Tour, 180 Memorial Drive, Manistee 25 — PETER PAUL AND MARY REMEMBERED, Concert in the Park Series, 7 p.m., Onekama Village Park, Onekama 26 — FARM WORK DAY, MISTY ACRES, 10 a.m. County Line Road, Thompsonville 26 — BISCUIT MILLER ELECTRIC BLUES & FUNK, Shoreline Showcase Series, 7 p.m., Rotary Park, 566 First Street, Manistee 27, 29 — GOLF CART TOURS, Michigan Legacy Art Park, 10 a.m., Thompsonville 28-30 — YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN presented

by Manistee Civic Players, 7:30 p.m., Manistee High School 28 — COUSIN CURTISS LIVE!, 8 p.m., Chopo’s Northside Bar, Manistee 29-JULY 4 — MANISTEE NATIONAL FOREST FESTIVAL for a complete list of events see manisteeforestfestival.com 29 — CUSTOMS & CLASSICS CRUISE NIGHT, 4 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, Manistee 29 — SKYKING LIVE, 8 p.m., North Channel Brewing Company, Manistee 30 — FIRECRACKER 5K RUN/WALK & 1K FUN RUN, 8- 10 a.m., Manistee High School 30 — CUSTOMS & CLASSICS CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Douglas Park Manistee 30 — FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee 30-1 — ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Szymarek Park, Manistee 30-2 — WHISPERING PINES MOBILE ZOO, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., First Street Beach, 1249 Lakeshore Rd, Manistee 30-1 — JIINGTAMOK (POW WOW), 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Little River Casino Resort and Hotel, Manistee 30 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH with Chris Skellenger, 1:30 -4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee 30 — SUMMER SOUND WAVES CONCERT, 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m., First Street Beach, 100-222 S. Lakeshore Dr., Manistee

JULY 1 — LUMBERJACK COMPETITION, 1-3 p.m., Douglas Park, Manistee 1 — SCOTTVILLE CLOWN BAND, 4-6 p.m., First Street Beach, Manistee 1 — BED RACES, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 87 Division Street, Manistee 1 — MOUSTACHE & BEARD COMPETITION, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Douglas Park, Manistee 2 — SCHROCK BROTHERS featuring Peter Madcat, 7-9 p.m.,

Onekama Village Park, Onekama 2 — THE RAGBIRDS concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St., Manistee 3 — BLACK BEATS ON THE BEACH with DJ Cole Black, noon6 p.m. and 9-11 p.m., First Street Beach, 1249 Lakeshore Road, Manistee 3 — BIG BOSS BAND, 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park, 566 First Street, Manistee 3 — FIREWORKS OVER LAKE MICHIGAN, 10-11:30 p.m., First Street Beach, 1249 Lakeshore Road, Manistee 4 — INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, 10-11 a.m., River Street, Manistee 4 — DUCK RACE, 1:30-2:30 p.m., River Street, Manistee 4 — PORT CITY PET PAGEANT, 3-5 p.m., First Street Beach, 1249 Lakeshore Road, Manistee 5 — ONEKAMA SUMMER BLOCK PARTY, 5-9 p.m., Onekama 6 — BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET, 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake 6 — STREET NIGHT drag race for street-legal vehicles, 6-11 p.m., Northern Michigan Dragway, Kaleva 6 — LIVE MUSIC with Elizabeth Rivers, 7-9 p.m., Iron Fish Distillery, 14234 Dzuibanek Road, Thompsonville 6 — THE BERGAMOT CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville 6 — CLEAR HEELS, 8-11 p.m., Chopo’s Northside Bar, Manistee 7 — FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 117 Memorial Dr., Manistee 7-8 — Art Snake, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Miller Road, Onekama 7 — POINT EVENT, 3-7 p.m., Northern Michigan Dragway, Kavela 7 — JAYCEES BEACH BASH, 7-11 p.m., Douglas Park, Manistee 8 — 10 YEAR CELEBRATION, live music with Awesome Distraction, noon-5 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee

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Manistee County Events 8 —LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH WITH AWESOME DISTRACTION 1:30-4 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, 5375 Douglas Valley Dr., Manistee 9 —TAI CHI 9 a.m., Fifth Avenue Beach, Manistee 9 — CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES WITH BAREFOOT 7-9 p.m., Onekama Village Park, Onekama 10 — FARM WORK DAY AT MISTY ACRES 10 a.m.- noon, Misty Acres, N. Manistee County Line Road, Thompsonville 10 — SHORELINE SHOWCASE SERIES WITH PAUL KELLER’S SUNDOWN QUARTET 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park, 566 First St., Manistee 11 — BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES HIKE 8-10 a.m., Arcadia Marsh, Arcadia 11 — TAI CHI 9-11 a.m., Firfth Avenue Beach, Manistee 11 — GOLD CART TOURS 10-11 a.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 12 — MEN DIG GARDENING AND ART, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Farr Center, 5283 Main St., Onekama; $10, can be purchased the day of the event or at EZ Market, Yellow Dig Cafe and Goody’s 13 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 13 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Hwy., Bear Lake 13 — SUMMER SOUNDS WITH NINA AND THE BUFFALO RIDERS 7-8 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville; $10 tickets, kids 12 years old and under are free, can be purchased at michiganlegacyartpark.org/events 14 — MANISTEE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee 14 — BEAR LAKE DAYS CAR SHOW 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bear Lake; advanced registration $10, day of show registration$12 14 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 15 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH WITH COUSIN CURTISS Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee 15 — KID’S DAY at the 231 2-6 p.m., 231 Bar and Grille, 17170 Vondra Road, Thompsonville; face painting, bounce house, balloons and free kids meal with adult entree 16 — CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES WITH AWESOME DISTRACTION 7-9 p.m., Onekama Village Park, Onekama

17 — OPEN MIC NIGHT 7-10 p.m., The Filmore, 318 River St. Manistee 17 — SHORELINE SHOWCASE SERIES WITH TELL YO MAMA Rotary Park, 566 First St., Manistee 20 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 20 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Hwy., Bear Lake 20 — THE POCKET 6:30-9:30 p.m., Iron Fish Distillery, 14234 Dzuibanek Road, Thompsonville 20 – SUMMER SOUNDS WITH SALLY ROGERS AND CLAUDIA SCHMIDT 7-8 p.m., Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville 21-22 KALEVA DAYS Kaleva 21 — LAKESIDE CLUB HOME AND GARDEN TOURS Manistee 21 — VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW AND SWAP 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Benzie Manistee Snowbirds, 14121 Industrial Drive, Kaleva 21 — MANISTEE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee 21 — KALEVA DAYS ANNUAL CAR SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kaleva; $15 registration fee 21 — BIG MANISTEE RIVER CLEAN UP 9 a.m.-2 p.m., High Bridge Boat Launch, 4311 N. High Bridge Road, Brethren 21 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 21 — Points Event 3-7 p.m., Northern Michigan Dragway, 13991 Potter Road, Kaleva; $10 22 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH WITH DAGS AND DOC

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Manistee County Events PROBES 1:30-4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee 22 — NATURE AND YOGA 2:30-3:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park Thompsonville 22 — THE ACCIDENTALS 7:30-9 p.m., Ramsdell regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St., Manistee 23 — CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES WITH THE SCOTTVILLE CLOWN BAND 7-9 p.m., Onekama Village park, Onekama 24 — FARM WORK DAY AT MISTY ACRES 10 a.m.-noon, Misty Acres, N. Manistee County Line Road, Thompsonville 24 — SHORELINE SHOWCASE SERIES WITH JAMES CLOYD GROUP 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park, 566 First St., Manistee 25 — IDENTITY CLOUD 7:309:30 p.m., Ramsdell regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St., Manistee 26-28 — MOPARS AGAINST THE WORLD Northern Michigan Driveway, 13991 Potter Road, Kaleva 27-29 — ARCADIA DAZE Finch park, Arcadia 27-29 — MANISTEE RIVER VALLEY BACKPACKING TRIP Manistee National Forest 27-29 — ADVANCED BACKPACKING BOOTCAMP Manistee national Forest 27 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 27 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Hwy., Bear Lake 27 — SUMMER SOUNDS WITH JONATHAN TIMM 7-8 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville; $10 tickets, free for kids 12 and under 28 — MANISTEE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee 28 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 29 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH WITH MARK HANSEN 1:30-4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee 30 — CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES WITH RAY KAMALAY AND JOEL MABUS 7-9 p.m., Onekama Village Park, Onekama 31 — SHORELINE SHOWCASE SERIES WITH PLANET “D” NONET 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park 566 First St., Manistee

AUGUST 3 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 3 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Hwy., Bear Lake 3-6 — ONEKAMA DAYS onekama 4 — MANISTEE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee

4 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 4 — FARM WORK DAY AT MISTY ACRES 10 a.m.-noon, Misty Acres, N. Manistee County Line Road, Thompsonville 5 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH WITH FREMONT JOHN AND MIKE CARDEN 1:30-4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee 6 — CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES WITH BENZIE PAYBOYS 7-9 p.m., Onekama Village Park, Onekama 7 — TALK, TOURS AND TUNES 10-11 a.m., Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St., Manistee 7 — SHORELINE CONCERT SERIES WITH BENNIE REEVES 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park, 566 First St., Manistee 10-11 — SIDEWALK SALES Manistee 10 — TGIF Downtown Manistee 10 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville

10 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Hwy., Bear Lake 11-12 — CATAMARAN RACES Manistee Harbor, First Street Beach, Manistee 11 — MANISTEE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee 11 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 11 — CORY GUNTER MEMORIAL RACE 3-8 p.m., Norther Michigan Dragway, 13991 Potter Road, Kaleva 11 — GRAPES ON THE RIVER 4-8 p.m., Manistee Municipal Marina, Downtown Manistee; $20 admission 11 — NASHON HOLLOWAY BAND 7-8 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art park, Thompsonville 12 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH 1:30-4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee

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Manistee County Events 12 — BARN CONCERT SERIES WITH BENJAMIN JAMES 7-9 p.m., Iron Fish Distillery, 14234 dzuibanek Road, Thompsonville 13 — CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES WITH MIRIAM PICO AND DAVID CHOWN 7-9 p.m., Onekama Village Park, Onekama 14 — SHORELINE SHOWCASE SERIES WITH JEREMIAH JOHNSON BAND 7-9 p.m., Rotary park 566 First St., Manistee 16-19 — BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW Buckley 17-19 — HOXEYVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL Hoxeyville Road 17 — INTERPRETIVE WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 17 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Hwy., Bear Lake 17 — LEGACY GALA Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville 18 — MANISTEE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans

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Manistee County Events 28 — SHORELINE SHOWCASE SERIES WITH SUNSET GROVE 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park, 566 First St., Manistee 31 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Hwy., Bear Lake

SEPTEMBER 1 —MANISTEE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee 1 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH WITH CHRIS SKELLENGER AND FRIENDS 1:30-4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee 1 — POINTS EVENT 1:30-7p.m., Northern Michigan Dragway, 13991 Potter Road, Kaleva; $10 2 — HOXEYVILLE CLASSIC CAR SHOW 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Coyote Crossing resort, 8593 S. 12 Road, Cadillac; $15 entry fee 2 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH WITH FREMONT JOHN AND MIKE CARDEN 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee 2 — COUSIN CURTISS 7-9 p.m., Iron Fish Distillery, 14234

Dzuibanek Road, Thompsonville 7 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Hwy., Bear Lake 8 — MANISTEE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee 9 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH WITH DAGS AND ZEKE CLEMONS 1:30-4:30 p.m. Douglas valey Winery, Manistee 9 — MAGGIE MCCABE 7-9 p.m., Iron Fish Distillery, 14234 Dzuibanek Road, Thompsonille 14 — MANISTEE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee 15 — NORTHERN MICHIGAN DRAGWAY points event, 3-7 p.m., Kaleva 15 — MAGGIE MCCABE LIVE, 7-9 p.m., Iron Fish Distillery, Thompsonville 16 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee 20-22 — MULLIGAN RACE WEEKEND, Northern Michigan Dragway, Kaleva 21 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET, 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Highway, Bear Lake

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Manistee County Events 22 — FARMERS MARKET, Veterans Memorial Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Manistee 22 — TED BOUNTY: END OF SUMMER BARN DANCE PARTY, Iron Fish Distillery, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 142234 Dzuibanek Rd., Thompsonville 23 — THE PORCH-DAGS & DOC PROBES, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee 23 — TOUR WITH ARTIST DEWEY BLOCKSMA, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville 28 — BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET, 1-5 p.m., 11903 Chippewa Highway, Bear Lake 29 — FARMERS MARKET, Veterans Memorial Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Manistee 29 — 7TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW, Geno’s Sports Bar & Grill, Noon to 5 p.m., 14848 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville 30 — LIVE MUSIC ON THE PORCH-MARK HANSEN, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee

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Manistee County Events 27 — BOOS, BREWS & BRATS, River Street, Downtown Manistee 28 — FALL COLOR TOUR, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Michigan Legacy Park, Thompsonville

NOVEMBER 17-18 — CHRISTMAS IN ONEKAMA, Onekama

DECEMBER 6-9 — VICTORIAN SLEIGHBELL PARADE & OLD CHRISTMAS WEEKEND, Manistee 11 — LADIES’ NIGHT, 5-8 p.m., special downtown Manistee events geared for ladies 13 — MEN’S NIGHT, 5-8 p.m., special downtown Manistee events geared for men

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Manistee County fun facts What is the history of the Ramsdell Theatre?

Built in 1903 by local lawyer and philanthropist Thomas Jefferson Ramsdell, the theatre and grand ballroom were designed by renowned Chicago architect Solon Spencer Beman.

The most striking feature of the green and gold interior is the horseshoe balcony supported by numerous pillars which extend to the tin-plated ceiling.

The interior decoration was completed by some very famous artists in their own right: Walter Wilcox Burridge, a renowned scenic painter (original “Wizard of Oz” scenery) painted the front drop curtain entitled “A Grove Near Athens.”

Where does the name Manistee come from?

Who settled Manistee?

The name “Manistee” is from an Ojibwe word first applied to the principal river of the county. The derivation is not certain but it may be from ministigweyaa, “river with islands at its mouth”. Other sources claim that it was an Ojibwe term meaning “spirit of the woods.”

The first permanent Euro-American settlement was made on April 16, 1841, when John Stronach and his son, Adam Stronach, arrived at the mouth of the Manistee River in a schooner loaded with fifteen men and equipment, and established a saw mill.

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Dental

Orthopedic Surgery

Dermatology Allergy Ear, Nose, Throat

Pathology Occupational Medicine Pediatrics

Anesthesia Emergency Cardiology Facial Plastic Surgery

Oncology/Hematology Podiatry Ophthalmology Radiology

Dental Surgery General Dermatology General/Family Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery Sleep Medicine Pathology Sports Medicine

Ear, Nose, Throat Internal Medicine Emergency Nephrology

Pediatrics Urology Podiatry Wound and Hyperbaric

Facial Plastic Surgery Neurology General Surgery Obstetrics/Gynecology

Radiology Services Sleep Medicine

General/Family Medicine

Sports Medicine

Internal Medicine

Urology

Nephrology

Wound and Hyperbaric

Neurology Obstetrics/Gynecology

Services

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