Bridgman Michigan 2012 Business & Visitors Guide

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Bridgman Michigan The 2012 Bridgman Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Visitors Guide

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Table of Contents Welcome Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Helpful Resources & Information . . . . . . .6-7 Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Business Locator Maps . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Local Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Local Produce, U-Picks & Farmstands . . . 14-15 Wine Trail Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Local Libations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Baroda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 A Brief History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Bridgman Public Library & Schools. . . . 24-25 Member Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29 The 2012 Bridgman Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Visitors Guide was Produced, Designed and Published by a partnership of two local professionals.

Daniel Buckenmeyer, a local independent consultant who served as Director of Economic Development for the Bridgman area, initiated the project around his assertion that past guides fell short of appropriately representing this great community and region.

His contributions to the guide included ad sales and copywriting.

Buckenmeyer provides a diverse range of services to local businesses, entrepreneurs and municipalities. His experience spans marketing, sales and operations leadership roles in environments from sole proprietor startups to Fortune 500 corporations and non-profits. Learn more about Dan on Linked In, or contact at: danbuckenmeyer@yahoo.com 269/588-0332.

Tim Rogers is Creative Director and Founder of Fusion Design Group, Ltd. Buckenmeyer, having worked with Rogers on past design, web, and mobile web platform projects in the past, knew they were the best and only option for production of the Guide.

Fusion has produced the neighboring Harbor Country Chamber’s Guide for the past fourteen years. His contributions to the guide can be seen in the design, overall layout and the redesign of many of our advertiser’s placements.

Fusion Design Group provides professional graphic design, website design and development, marketing, search engine optimization, social-mobile media, e-commerce, branding, PR & internet marketing. Their philosophy is simple: provide effective marketing materials paired with dynamic web, social/mobile internet solutions to help grow your business. 269-469-8226, www.fusiondg.com

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Welcome To Bridgman

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elcome to everyone who has just received this 2012 Bridgman Area Chamber Guide. Whether you are a new member and are looking for your listing or are a long time member. If you are a resident and have picked it up from one of our local businesses or are just going to be in the area for a short time and need it as a reference for local business and information to get you ”FROM THE LAKE TO THE GRAPES”. Thank you for choosing to take advantage of this terrific publication.

Our chamber covers a diverse mix of lake-side and rural communities including the city of Bridgman, surrounding Lake Charter Township, Baroda Village and Township and beyond. Our membership ranges from industrial firms and retail establishments to the many tourist attractions across our region.

This Guide is filled with resources and businesses meaningful to local community members and visiting tourists alike. We encourage all of our local residents to keep this handy as a reference for local shopping and warmly welcome our visitors to do the same. This year we’ve expanded many of the resources and enhanced our maps to help you find what you’re looking for with ease.

A consistent theme across the area is the great pride we hold for our individual communities and collective region. It’s a great place to live with an unparalleled quality of life, maybe part of the reason you’ll find us all so friendly and welcoming.

Whether you have lived here for years, or are visiting for the day, we wish you another glorious season in the Bridgman area and hope this publication serves as a helpful guide.

Sincerely, Brett Boyd Chamber President

Proud to support our communities

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Helpful resources & Information BRIDGMAN AREA CHAMBER P.O. Box 464 Bridgman, MI 49106 Email: info@bridgmanarea.org Web: www.bridgmanarea.org Ph: 269-465-4413

PUBLIC SAFETY For Any Emergency Dial 911 Local Police: City of Bridgman 269-465-3880 Baroda/Lake Township 269-422-1344 Berrien County Sheriff 269-983-7111 Michigan State Police 269-683-4411 FBI 269-982-0390 ATF 800-800-3855 DEA 616-458-0616 Local Fire Departments: City of Bridgman 269-465-3803 Lake Township 269-465-6351

Baroda Village & Township 269-422-2300 U.S. Coast Guard South Haven 269-982-1986 Ambulance Service Medic 1 269-925-2141 Poison Control 800-222-1222 HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM: Lakeland Regional Medical Center 1234 Napier Avenue, St. Joseph, MI Phone: 269-983-8300 Web: www.lakelandhealth.org LOCAL HOSPITAL: Lakeland Regional Medical Center 1234 Napier Avenue, St. Joseph, MI Phone: 269-983-8300 Web: www.lakelandhealth.org LOCAL NON-EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE RESOURCES: Southwestern Medical Clinic Walk-in-Clinic (no appt necessary) M-F 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-1pm 5515 Cleveland Avenue Stevensville, MI 49127 Phone: 269/429-9644 www.swmc.com

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT CITY OF BRIDGMAN City Hall 9765 Maple Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Web: www.bridgman.org Ph: 269-465-5144 City Manager, Aaron Anthony aanthony@bridgman.org LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP Township Hall 3220 Shawnee Road Bridgman, MI 49106 Web: www.lake-township.org Ph: 269-465-6601 Township Supervisor, John Gast jwgast@lake-township.org VILLAGE OF BARODA Village Hall 9091 First Street Baroda, MI 49101 Web: www.barodavillage.org Ph: 269-422-1779 Clerk, Diane Mensinger clerk@barodavillage.org BARODA TOWNSHIP Township Hall 9091 First Street, Baroda, MI 49101 Web: www.barodatownship.org Ph: 269-422-2300

Township Supervisor, Jim Brow barodasupv@parrett.net

BERRIEN COUNTY GOVERNMENT County Administration Center 701 Main Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 Ph: 269-983-7111 Web: www.berriencounty.org

AREA REPRESENTATIVES IN STATE GOVERNMENT: Governor Rick Snyder District 21 Senator John Proos 517-373-6960 District 79 Rep. Al Pscholka 888-656-0079 District 78 Rep. Sharon Tyler 888-373-0078

AREA REPRESENTATIVES IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: District 6 U.S. Congressman Fred Upton 269-982-1986 www.upton.house.gov

OTHER RESOURCES MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE: Ph: 888-767-6424 Local Offices: 1960 Mall Drive, Benton Harbor 269-925-1382 110 E. Main Street, Niles 269-684-3531 LOCAL UTILITIES: Indiana Michigan Power (Electric) 800-311-6424 Semco Energy (Gas) 800-624-2019 Frontier Communications (Telephone) www.frontier.com Comcast (Cable) www.comcast.com Call before you dig!

Miss Dig – Call 811 POST OFFICES Bridgman, 49106 340 W. Maplewood Ave. 269-465-6116

Baroda, 49101 1368 South St. 269-422-1888 Sawyer, 49125 5835 Sawyer Road 269-426-4333 Stevensville, 49127 5888 S. Cleveland Ave. 269-429-3452 BRIDGMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 4460 Lake St. (at Baldwin Rd.) 269-465-3663 BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman Ph: 269-465-5432 Web: www.bridgmanschools.com Information and Referral Service for Health and Human Service Agencies Call 211 CHILDREN Child & Family Services of SW MI 888-237-1891 269-925-1725 SENIORS River Valley Senior Center 13321 Red Arrow Hwy Harbert, MI 49115

VETERANS American Legion Post 331 4241 Legion Street, Bridgman Hall Rentals Available 269-465-6885 OTHER HELPFUL HOTLINES: Al-Anon/Alcoholics Anonymous 269-349-4410 Alzheimer’s Association 800-272-3900 American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383 American Cancer Society of Michigan 800-723-0360 Arthritis Foundation MI Chapter 800/968-3030 Autism Society of Michigan 800-223-6722 Child Abuse & Neglect Parent Helpline 800-942-4357 Child Care Resources 800-343-3470

Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Line 800-922-1418 MI Adult Abuse Hotline 800-996-6228 Michigan Road Conditions 800-381-8477 National Child Abuse Hotline 800-4A-CHILD National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE National Runaway Switchboard 800-621-4000 Runaway Assistance Helpline 800-RUNAWAY National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK Senior Info-Line 800-654-2810 Youth Crisis Hotline 800-422-0009

Consumer Protection Agency 877-765-8388 Gambler’s Anonymous 888-424-3577

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he Bridgman area boasts a wide range of dining options, from fast-food franchise favorites to a diverse medley of locallyowned and operated restaurants. You’ll find the former dotted principally along Red Arrow Highway, with McDonalds just off of Exit 16, and Subway and Pizza Hut located next door to one another just South of Lake Street. All offer the well-known deals and menus you may even have committed to memory. North of Lake Street on Red Arrow Highway you’ll find the next best thing to the bleachers at Wrigley Field. The Get-a-way Saloon is the best place around to catch a Cub game, and it’s a lot easier to park here than it is at Sheffield and Addison. Across the street and a bit further North you’ll find D’Agostino’s Navajo Restaurant. Family owned for over 60 years, the D’Agostino’s have been serving authentic Italian cuisine, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, and more.

A GREAT STARTER… The Beachside Bakery dates back for years as a downtown Bridgman landmark. An ancient and immense oven serves as a hidden centerpiece to the building and is a critical ingredient to the creation of their delicious pastries, cakes and breads that grace the display cases out front. The bakery blends old with new, offering their baked goods with Starbucks coffees. It’s a great place to start your morning.

DRIVE-IN TO EAT-OUT Mikey’s Drive-In Restaurant reopens this season with new ownership

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but a strict adherence to the nostalgic experience of drive-in eating with carhops and classic favorites. (OK so they’ve given into one trapping of modern life, they now take credit cards.) Located just off Red Arrow Highway north of Lake Street, just pulling into Mikey’s will make you feel like you’ve pulled off of old Route 66 or into a scene from “American Graffiti.” Test your suspension and your digestion with a famous half-pound “Mikey Burger” eaten over the steering wheel, or make yourself at home in an inside booth or outside picnic table.

NO WIMPY FOOD HERE Similarly classic fare can be found at the new “Big O’s (formerly Young’s) on Lake Street just east of Red Arrow. The new owners fondly call it their “gram & gramp” (as opposed to “mom & pop”) restaurant and offer a range of delicious home-made comfort foods along with classic favorites. Even Wimpy (Popeye’s pal who euphemized “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today,”) could happily feast upon Big O’s burgers on $2 Tuesdays.

EPIC VARIETY WITH A PEEK OF GREEK Olympus, another local family-owned restaurant, is well-known for their widely diverse menu featuring high-quality home cooking. In the midst of all this variety the owners haven’t given their old country’s cuisine the boot, you can find homemade baklava and other Greek favorites regularly.

Dining FILL THAT GRILL The Bridgman Premier Meat Market at 4352 Lake Street offers just about everything you need if you’d rather fire up the grill (or oven, broiler, etc…) at home. A rare classic custom butcher shop, local owner Al will cut your steaks as thick as you like them. He also makes great brats and other specialized meats on-site, if you don’t see it, just ask. There’s also a great selection of seafood, wines and other accoutrements and plenty of expert guidance on making your meat – and your meal – a hit.

HEAD EAST …on Lake Street to find the far-eastern cuisine of China Café, just before the tracks in downtown Bridgman. The owner moved from China to the Midwest years ago and opened several restaurants before settling in Bridgman’s old State Bank building where he’s served up popular dishes from every region of China for 20 years.

Local favorites include their Governor’s Chicken, Egg Rolls and Fried Rice. The setting is unique, with evidence of the building’s heritage as an old bank everywhere (even on the bathroom walls). But the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, whether you stay to eat or simply venture in briefly for take-out.

FEEDING THE MASSES? If several loaves from the Beachside Bakery aren’t even enough to feed your masses, it doesn’t take a miracle, just call on Classic Catering & Events.

The team at Classic can accommodate the needs of virtually any size crowd and event.

Put them to work on your party and their innovative menus, years of experience and variety of rental items will raise your reputation as a host or hostess to biblical proportions.

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2nd Look Laptops ...................................................................... 1 Beachside Bakery ...................................................................... 2 Ben Franklin .............................................................................. 3 Big O’s Restaurant ..................................................................... 4 Bridgman Area Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information Center ......... 5 Bridgman Historical Society (located in Library) ............................. 6 Bridgman Public Library .............................................................. 7 Bridgman Public Schools District Offices & High School ................................................. 8A Elementary School .................................................................. 8B Middle School ....................................................................... 8C Cassidy’s Quik Lube ................................................................. 10 China Café ............................................................................. 11 Custom Framing by Crystal ....................................................... 14 Edgewater Bank ...................................................................... 18 Edward Jones .......................................................................... 19 10

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Businesses Hardings Market ...................................................................... 24 Immanuel Lutheran Church Preschool/Daycare ................................................................ 27 Klippers Family Salon ............................................................... 30 Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph ............................ 31 Mead & White Electric ............................................................. 34 Mikey’s Drive-In ....................................................................... 35 Olympus Restaurant ................................................................. 37 Paws to Wash ......................................................................... 38 Siemans .................................................................................. 46 Southwestern Medical Clinic, Bridgman Family & Internal Medicine..... 47B The Sandpiper ......................................................................... 48 Totally You Salon .................................................................... 49 Weko Beach Campground ....................................................... 51 Zielke Homes .......................................................................... 55

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9 Dunes Self Storage ................................................................... 17 Hardings Market ...................................................................... 24 HFS Tractor ............................................................................. 26 Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph ........................... 31 Pebblewood Country Club ........................................................ 39 Sawyer Highlands Church ........................................................ 42 Shawnee Road Antiques ........................................................... 45 Siemans .................................................................................. 46 Pebblewood Country Club ........................................................ 39 Southwestern Medical Clinic, Walk in Clinic ............................. 47A Village of Baroda .................................................................... 50 Weko Beach Campground ....................................................... 51

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29W Glendora Rd W Glendora Rd W Glendora Rd Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm ........................................... 32 Pebblewood Country Club ...................................................... 39 Rambo Blueberries ................................................................. 40 Reitz Flower Farm .................................................................. 41 Mums The Word .................................................................. 41A Sawyer Home & Garden Center .............................................. 43 Shafer Orchards .................................................................... 44 Cleveland Ave

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Wineries Hickory Creek Winery ..........................................................

Round Barn Winery, Brewery & Distillery ...............................

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Local Events EVERY SUMMER EVENING, SUNDOWN Weko Beach Taps is played as the US Flag is lowered

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June 24 Sunday, 4pm, Free Concert at Baroda Village Park. The Moonlighters June 24 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach.

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May 25 Friday, 6-9pm, Weko Beach House Senior PGA Tour Attendees Bridgman Open House May 26 Saturday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Top Secret Band

JUNE June 10 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Smaka’s Polka Band June 16 Saturday, 1-10pm, Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival at Weko Beach

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JULY July 3 Tuesday, Baroda Fireworks @ Legion Field July 12-15 Thursday through Sunday CELEBRATE BRIDGMAN! A long weekend of fun events Full schedule at www.bridgman.org July 12 Thursday, 7:30pm Teen Dance July 13 Friday, 7:30pm Firemen’s Dance

July 14 Saturday , 9am-2pm, Red Arrow Run and Family Car Show Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Times & registration at www.macker.com 7:30pm Firemen’s Dance July 15 Sunday, Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Times & registration at www.macker.com

Local Events 7pm Free Concert at Weko Beach

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Route 66 July 22 Sunday, 4pm, Free Concert at Baroda Village Park. Broadway Divas July 29 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Hired Hands

September 2 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Silverock September 8, Saturday 7am-11pm, Barodafest in Downtown Baroda.

Many Events and Attractions (see ad on pg. 21)

AUGUST

Check our website for current events: www.bridgmanarea.org

DECEMBER Bridgman’s Holiday Village, Date TBD (watch the Chamber Website www.bridgmanarea.org)

September 29 Saturday, 3-9pm, Weko Beach Brewers Festival

August 12 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Chicago Voice Exchange August 26 Sunday, 4pm, Free Concert at Baroda Village Park. Sarah & Steve Dowell August 26 Sunday, 7pm, Free Concert at Weko Beach. Everyday People

OCTOBER Halloween Check with Local Municipalities for local Trick-or-Treating Times (Contact information at the front of this Guide)

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LOCAL PRODUCE, U-PICKS and FARMSTANDS

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he same unique microclimate that produces the “fruit of the vine” has for years produced an incredible diversity of other fruits and vegetables. Years ago, the region was recognized for its unique ability to grow produce that couldn’t prosper in any other part of the Midwest. The absence of modern transportation and/or refrigeration we now take for granted made this region a critical provider of fruits and vegetables to Chicago and other nearby population centers. Today’s consumers are driving a return to locally grown foods and - choosing to drive themselves to the source. That source, the farms and fields of our region, are answering the call with an abundance of locally grown foods.

From Spring’s asparagus to Summer’s blueberries, and Fall’s apples and pumpkins, the “Lake effect” makes it all possible. If you’ve heard the expression “cooler by the lake” in our area, it references the weather patterns affected by our close proximity to Lake Michigan.

And, while anyone who’s experienced a Michigan Winter might scoff at the euphemism, “warmer by the lake” is also true. These milder seasons combined with the lake breezes that waft over the rolling countryside make our region as fertile and abundant as it is lovely and relaxing.

One of our region’s most popular and abundant treats is the blueberries that typically ripen throughout the height of summer. There are several nearby farms where you can pick your own or buy them freshly picked. We recommend both Jones Blueberries and Rambo Blueberries, locally owned and locally grown at locations indicated on the maps on page 11.

Lemon Creek Fruit Farm & Vineyard Family Owned & Operated for over 155 years!

Farm Market Open Daily U-Pick & Pre Picked Fruit in Season 269.471.1321 www.lemoncreekwinery.com

LOCAL PRODUCE, U-PICKS and FARMSTANDS A little further inland and in the heart of wine country, you can pick or purchase peaches and apples at Shafer Orchards. Speaking of wine, Lemon Creek Winery grows more than just grapes, offering hayrides into their Orchards for your picking pleasure, or simply buy some pre-picked treats before or after sampling some wine. If you seek a centerpiece worthy of the fresh flavorful cuisine you’ll create from your local harvest, Reitz’s Flowers provide a visual and aromatic delight in freshly cut flowers available (in season) at two locations.

Get a gorgeous variety of their freshly cut flowers at just $1.00 a bunch on Red Arrow Highway at “Mums the Word” just south of Browntown Road or visit their farm on Holden Road. Finally, if you want to find all of these local flavors and more in one convenient stop, go to Sawyer Home and Garden Center in downtown Sawyer where they feature a wide variety of fresh in-season selections along with everything for the home.

These pages, combined with the area map where u-picks and farm stands are indicated and appropriately color coded with green dots, will guide you to a wonderful variety of locally grown treats to satisfy all of your senses.

LOCAL AGRICULTURAL FACTS Agriculture is the second-largest industry in Michigan’s State economy. Michigan has about 10 Million acres of farmland and over 56,000 farms. More than 90% of Michigan farmland is owned by families or individuals.

The State of Michigan produces over 200 agricultural commodities. Michigan is the second-most agriculturally diverse State in the nation.

Michigan leads the U.S. in the production of 19 agricultural commodities, and ranks in the top 10 for production of 30 others.

AGRICULTURE IN BERRIEN COUNTY Over 1,000 Farms Over 350 Orchards Over 150 Vegetable Farms About 100 Million in annual agricultural production

Rankings in State Ag Production: #1 in Grapes #2 in Apples #4 in Blueberries #5 in Asparagus

State Data from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) materials. Berrien County Data from Southwest Michigan Regional Planning Commission (SWMPC) materials. Data represented is from a range of recent years, with some rounded and/or estimated.

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The third Saturday in June all of our wineries get together at Weko Beach, Bridgman, to celebrate summer with food, wine and music. But you’re also invited to individual winery events held throughout the year from grape stomps to jazz fests to dinner with our wine masters. For upcoming events, visit miwinetrail.com.

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Local libations FRUIT OF THE VINE We know that many of you who are visiting (and more than a few who live here) have come for the wine. You’re in the right place as no less than eight wine producing vineyards can be found within about 10 minutes of I-94’s Exit 16 and/or downtown Bridgman. All of them feature tasting rooms on-site, many offer tours and other events and attractions, and a few have off-site tasting rooms where you can purchase your favorite wines.

OUR LOCAL WINE REGION The Lake Michigan Shore American Viticultural Area (AVA) is the official designation given to this wine growing region that extends from here North, roughly to Saugatuck along the Lake and Kalamazoo inland. Best to plan a full day, even better to plan a full weekend, and most important of all, have a designated driver to tour and taste at all of them. Make sure to include enough time, or even another day, to visit the fabulous northerly vineyards of Lake Michigan Shore. More information on all of the wineries of the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail can be found in the center spread of this guide.

HOW TO FIND THEM ALL Local communities have recently partnered in an effort to provide helpful and informative “wayfinding” signage throughout the area.

For years, the blue signs marking the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail, along with a smattering of other winery-specific directional

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signs have done their best to guide visitors through the area. Still, some of the roads through the vineyards and countryside prove to be a bit confusing. Soon you’ll be treated to attractive and informative signs that guide you throughout the region to vineyards and other businesses and attractions of interest. An accompanying web-based guide is planned for the future to pair with the new signage to assure that you find everything you’re looking for.

THE BEST WAYS TO SEE LOCAL VINEYARDS Of course the best way to tour our local vineyards is with a knowledgeable guide. Fruitful Vine Tours offers a number of ways to see them all. For those who want to truly soak in all of the scenery while pedaling through and to the vineyards, their “Tour de Grape” bicycle excursions take groups on guided rides. Another unique offering is their “Wine O Wagon” which takes you and your fellow tasters “hayride style” through the countryside on a slow and relaxing trip to the wineries. Finally, for those seeking more modern wheels, their “Vino Coach” provides all of the comforts of a luxury bus to take your group to the vineyards. All are an excellent and safe way to see and taste all of the great wines and wineries of the area and pickup locations are offered all across the area.

TASTE THEM ALL IN ONE PLACE It’s the original Wine Festival on the Lake Michigan shore. For nearly a decade the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival, held annually on the third Saturday of June on Bridgman’s Weko Beach, has welcomed

several thousand wine lovers to enjoy great bands, fabulous food, and taste all of the wines from thirteen Lake Michigan Shore wineries.

This year’s June 16th event starts at 1pm and continues into the evening until 10pm, giving all attendees the opportunity to combine it all with one of our gorgeous West Coast (of Lake Michigan) sunsets.

We highly recommend this event.

OUR AREA’S OTHER LOCAL LIBATIONS While we’re quite proud of our wineries, we’d be remiss in not mentioning our region’s burgeoning breweries and developing distilleries. Michigan’s craft beer industry has been booming in recent years, and again, there’s a great opportunity to try them all right here on the Lake in Bridgman. The 3rd annual Weko Beach Brewers Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 3pm to 9pm.

Again, great bands, fabulous food, and a gorgeous sunset are all bonus accompaniments to the over 30 varieties of craft beer you’ll be able to sample from about a dozen of Michigan’s craft breweries.

Another event not to be missed.

BUY THEM ALL IN ONE PLACE Of course, there are plenty of times when a glass of wine is desired or appropriate, but a visit to the winery itself isn’t entirely convenient.

For those occasions we all enjoy the convenience of Harding’s Friendly Market’s vast selection of local wines. In addition to great prices on all of the essentials for our daily shopping lists, Harding’s carries an incredible selection of Michigan’s local wines and craft beers in addition to a well-stocked liquor department. Harding’s does a great deal to support our community, local businesses and events such as the aforementioned Wine and Brewer’s Festivals, and we encourage locals and visitors alike to shop with them.

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Baroda - Home of Casual Country Charm

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aroda is nestled in the center of Berrien County in southwest Michigan, and just a few short minutes East of Bridgman. The Village of Baroda, home to less than 900 residents, is nestled amidst lush farmlands and vineyards and is a true rural treasure.

“Casual Country Charm” is both a slogan and an apt description of the Village, which, with its quaint brick-paved main street, will remind you of a time when life wasn’t so busy.

Baroda is home to two beautiful parks. The Village Park, located along Hickory Creek, offers tennis courts, basketball courts, playground equipment and a picnic pavilion. Join us on the on the 4th Sunday of June, July and August at 4pm for an afternoon of music and relaxation. Bring family and friends and pack your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic lunch, or enjoy the concessions available at the park. Baroda Township is home to Hess Lake Park, a beautiful 29-acre park with nature trails, fishing on Hess Lake, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a covered pavilion.

Baroda is also known for our spectacular fireworks display every July 3rd at the Legion field. Come early to get a good spot and enjoy live music, food and beer in the tent before the fireworks begin.

The Saturday after Labor Day is our annual Barodafest! This festival is filled with fun for the whole family. Start the day with a delicious pancake breakfast, participate in our 5KRun/Walk, children’s games, enjoy the parade, car show, tractor pull, arts and crafts, baked goods, and live entertainment all day. This small-town homey festival winds down with evening music and dancing under the stars. For

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a complete list of events go to www.barodavillage.org and click on Barodafest.

No matter when you visit, you’ll find many businesses and restaurants in the Village as well as along the Cleveland Avenue corridor in the Township. The Village has set aside over 14 acres for the development of a Commercial/Industrial Park to accommodate new business growth. Baroda also has many outstanding u-pick orchards offering apples, peaches, nectarines, plums and berries, and of course we are also home to several of the area’s popular wineries.

Visit our websites to learn more about Baroda www.barodavillage.org or www.barodatownship.org. We hope to see you around!

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A Brief History FIERY BEGINNINGS In the fall of 1856, George Bridgman, along with partners Warren and Charles Howe formed the Charlotte Lumber Company. A large steam-powered sawmill was set up near the present intersection of Lake Street and Red Arrow Highway. A narrow-gauge railway was constructed, running from the mill to the lake with several branches into the timber. About seven miles of track were busily traveled by an engine and over 30 cars. The area around the mill became known as Charlotteville, after one of the Howe brother’s wives, Charlotte.

Unfortunately the Charlotte Mill was destroyed by fire in 1863. Over the next seven years, the partners rebuilt two more times, and each time the Mill was again destroyed by fire. The Howe brothers were finally convinced that this wasn’t their calling and in 1870 left the area to pursue other ventures.

George Bridgman, however, decided to stay in the area. Bridgman had acquired several hundred acres of land, including most of present-day Bridgman, and he and other residents began growing fruit trees, grapes and berry plants. Of course the market for their fruits was limited to what could be sold locally.

A GROWTH SPURT FROM THE RAILROAD Mr. Bridgman granted right of way to the Chicago Michigan and Lakeshore Railroad to pass through his land, and in 1871 the “Bridgman Depot” was erected. That same year the Post Office changed their local designation to Bridgman carrying George’s name into history.

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The Railroad Depot enabled the already growing nursery business to explode in Bridgman. In 1888 Ozro Baldwin ran a three-line ad for raspberry plants in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Farm Journal. He received orders for all of his plants and the next year several hundred folders were sent out quoting prices for strawberry and cane plants.

The mail-order nursery business soon became a million-dollar industry in Bridgman. While many local names have been associated with the business over the years, two stalwarts, Krieger and Rambo wholesale nurseries, still operate in Bridgman today. Rambo Nurseries operate a Blueberry U-Pick and Farmstand on Gast Road that is open to the public. (See map listings on page 11).

A BEACH HOUSE IS BORN The Lake Michigan Shoreline in Bridgman became popular in the 1920’s. Partners Henry Weber and Bruno Kolander built a waterfront pavilion on the beach, which to this day carries the name they formulated from the first two letters of their last names… Weko Beach. Their pavilion became a popular destination for residents and visitors from all around, particularly Chicago.

Today the Weko Beach House sits on the pavilion’s site, and is run by the City of Bridgman as one of the most attractive public beaches in the region. The building continues to provide food and fun to residents and visitors alike.

The Bridgman Area… It’s Not Just For Summer Anymore!

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While we wouldn’t recommend going for a swim, (and stay off the ice!) a trip down to the beach in winter offers an often peaceful perspective on the waterfront.

And with the summer crowds gone, a winter trip to our local wineries and tasting rooms offers connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers alike a unique opportunity for a slower-paced round of tasting... and maybe even an opportunity to chat with the winemakers themselves.

The towering dunes of Warren Dunes State Park are a popular sledding spot when the snow falls.

Don’t fall victim to cabin fever - there’s still plenty to do From the Lake to the Grapes - even in wintertime

intertime in the Lake to Grapes region offers its own unique opportunities for visitors to enjoy.

Enjoy a new and relaxing perspective on the region with a casual drive through the sparkling, snow-covered countryside.

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Bridgman Public Library T

he Bridgman Public Library welcomes everyone to stop in and browse its vast stacks of books, audio-books, extensive selection of periodicals and newspapers, great collection of movies, or join in exciting year-round activities. We also have TAG and TAG Junior for children. For local residents (property owners of the City of Bridgman or Lake Charter Township) be sure to check out OverDrive, a new way to read a book, or borrow a Kindle. The Library offers Internet and Wi-Fi access, public computers, genealogy resources, copy and fax service and lamination. Notary service is available (please call for appointment). The Library is open every day except Sundays and major holidays. Be sure to check our website – www.bridgmanlibrary. org – for exact hours.

Yearly Library programs include: • Baby and Me – newborn to 2 years • Toddler and Me – 2-5 years • Lady Bug Story-hour – 2-5 years

• Author visits • Scrapbooking • BEE-Safe with Kidsight

• Amazing Monday Family Event

• Rip Current Water Safety Program

• Pawsitive Reading

• Genealogy Workshops

• Reading BEE-lievers

• Michigan Community Blood Drives

• Computer classes • Knit n’ Yarn • Need A Read adult book group

HIGHLIGHTS • Extensive Collection of Books, Audio-books, Periodicals, Newspapers • OverDrive Digital Books • Kindles • Year Round Programs for All Ages • Children’s Early Literacy Programs • Comfortable Seating Areas for Everyone Courtyard in Summer and Fireplace in Winter • Friends of the Library Book Shoppe • Community Room Availability • Gourmet Coffee and Tea • Drive-Up Book Return

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FEATURES • Children’s Literacy Computer • Free Computer Use • Free WiFi • Free Internet Access • Copy, Printer and Fax Service • Color Copy Service Available • Notary Service • Laminating Service • Local Interest Display Case • Teen Zone • Children’s Story Room

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The Friends of the Bridgman Library have been raising funds to support the Bridgman Library for over 30 years. The Friends Book Shoppe, located inside the Library, offers gently used books, audiobooks, puzzles and more for adults and children. Funds raised from these sales have supported: Ancestry Library Edition, mConsole, patron computers, books, movies, book shelving, the annual Summer Reading Program, and so much more.

Other Friends Sponsored Events: May 19 & 20 – City Wide Garage Sale June 18th through July 29th – Summer Reading Program • May 19 & 20 – City Wide Garage Sale

• Royal Tea Party with Miss Bridgman and her Court

• June 18th through July 29th – Summer Reading Program

• Pet Parade

• June 11th – Summer Reading sign-up begins • Movie Monday – June 18 through August 13th for kids 2 to teen • Story Hour

• Paleo Joe • Curious Kids • Joel Tacey • Krasl Art Center • Sidewalk Chalk •Wii Game Days

• Rick Kelly Final Family Celebration For a complete schedule of all Summer Reading Program activity dates and times, stop by the Library or check the website at www. bridgmanlibrary.org. We look forward to your visit. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 269-465-3663.

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he Bridgman Public School District is a vital part of the Bridgman and Lake Township communities where we together challenge our children to succeed and provide opportunities for lifelong learning. Bridgman Schools offers a high quality education to over 983 students in grades PK-12. We are proud to be the number one “Schools of Choice” district in Berrien County with over 300 students from 11 different districts. Schools of Choice forms can be downloaded from our website, www.bridgmanschools.com or by calling the Administration Office at (269) 466-0271.

Our students consistently score among the top schools in Berrien County on statewide assessments. The Bridgman Public School District supports a challenging curriculum that is fully aligned with state and national standards. All three (3) schools have received an “A” on the State School Report Card and the district has achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status under the No Child Left Behind Act. Bridgman High School boasts a 95% graduation rate with a 0% drop out rate. We are thankful for the community’s support in the passage of two bond proposals totaling over $23 million dollars in building renovations, technology upgrades, and athletic facility improvements.

These improvements ensure that all students receive the best all-around educational experience possible.

Our belief at Bridgman Public Schools is to educate the whole child.

Coupled with robust academic programs is a successful and highly competitive athletic program, which offers 21 various sports at the

Middle School and High School levels. BPS also has a strong fine arts program which includes visual arts, performing arts and industrial arts.

Bridgman Public Schools is fortunate to have its own aquatic center funded by the recent renewal of the recreational millage.

The Bridgman Aquatic Center contains an Olympic-size pool that is open to the public for swim classes and other recreational aquatic opportunities throughout the year. A schedule of aquatic activities may be obtained from our district website or by calling (269)-466-0263. For additional information or to schedule a tour of our district, please contact us at (269) 4660271, or visit our newly revised website: www.bridgmanschools.com

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Member Directory ENTERTAINMENT & CAMPING Horizon Bank

Captain Mike’s Fun Park, Inc.

10975 South Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 www.captainmikesfunpark.com Ph: 269-465-5747 Kamp Across From the Dunes

12011 Red Arrow Hwy Sawyer, MI 49125 www.kampacrossfromthedunes.com Ph: 269-426-4971 Pebblewood Golf & Country Club

9794 Jericho Road Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-5611 Weko Beach Campground

5301 Lake Street Bridgman, Mi 49106 www.bridgman.org Ph: 269-465-5407

BANKING/FINANCIAL

Chemical Bank

9061 First Street Baroda, MI 49101 www.chemicalbankmi.com Ph: 269-422-1106 Chase Bank

4249 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 www.chase.com Ph: 269-465-5789 Edgewater Bank

4509 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 www.edgewaterbank.com Ph: 269-465-5500 Edward Jones Investments

4221 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 www.edwardjones.com Ph: 269-465-4606

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500 West Buffalo Street New Buffalo, MI 49117 www.accesshorizon.com Ph: 269-469-2265 BEAUTY/HEALTH SERVICES

Klippers Family Hair Salon

4520 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-3444

DINING, DRINKS & FOOD

Beachside Bakery & Starbucks Coffee Shop

4209 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-466-2253 Big O’s Restaurant

4514 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-5626 Bridgman Premier Meat Market

4352 Lake Street Bridgman, Mi 49106 www.bridgmanmeatmarket.com Ph: 269-465-3533 China Cafe

4205 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 www.chinacafe.webs.com Ph: 269-465-7799 Classic Catering & Events

11137 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 www.classiccateringevents.com Ph: 269-465-4420 D’Agostino’s Navajo Resturant

8970 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 www.dagostinosnavajo.com Ph: 269-465-3434

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Domaine Berrien Cellars

Lemon Creek Farm-Winery

Founder’s Winery

McDonald’s Restaurant

398 East Lemon Creek Road Berrien Springs, MI 49103 www.domaineberrien.com Ph: 269-473-9463 8963 Hills Road Baroda, Mi 49101 www.founderswinecellar.com Ph: 269-426-5222 Get-a-Way Saloon

9489 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49016 www.getawaycubbiebar.com Ph: 269-465-5932 Hardings Friendly Market

3651 Shawnee Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.hardings.com Ph: 269-465-5211 Jones Blueberries

9245 Gast Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.jonesberryfarm.com Ph: 269-465-4745

533 East Lemon Creek Road Berrien Springs, MI 49103 www.lemoncreekwinery.com Ph: 269-471-1321 10280 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 574-255-1933

Michigan Pizza Hut, Inc

9728 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 www.michiganpizzahut.com Ph: 269-465-6900 Rambo’s Blueberries

11306 Gast Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.rambo-inc.com Ph: 269-426-4074 Shafer Orchards

207 West Shafer Road Baroda, MI 49101 wwwparrett.net/nshafer Ph: 269-422-1972 Subway Restaurant

9730 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, Mi 49106 Ph: 269-465-5511

Tabor Hill Wine Tasting Room

10243 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, Mi 49106 www.taborhill.com Ph: 269-465-6566

HOMEOWNER’S SERVICES

Bill Geukes Drywall

3947 Lemon Creek Road Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-5173 Budget Blinds of Southwest Michigan

112 E Bertrand Road Niles, MI 49120 www.budgetblinds.com/stjoseph/ Ph: 269-683-0481 CR Lawn Service, Inc.

PO Box 506 Baroda, MI 49101 www.crlawnservice.com Ph: 269-422-2848 Decorating Den Interiors

3870 Stelter Farms Drive Bridgman, Mi 49106 www.jennymitschelen. decoratingden.com Ph: 269-266-7094

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Excavating & Trucking 11887 California Road Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-426-3022 Jim Thomas Painting

9734 Beachnut Street Bridgman, Mi 49106 Ph: 269-465-3535 Kriegers Professional Plumbing, Inc.

9800 Red Arrow Hwy. Bridgman, MI 49106 wwwdraingator.com Ph: 269-426-3313 McGhee’s Heating & Air Conditioning

11136 California Road Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-466-0123 Vance Appraisals

11237 Baldwin Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.vanceappraisal.com Ph: 269-465-5903

Whole Nine Yards

Blinds-Shutters-Shades 11854 Marquette Drive New Buffalo, Mi 49117 www.whlnineyrds.com Ph: 269-612-0888 Zielke Homes & Improvement, LLC

10107 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 www.zielkehomes.com Ph: 269-465-9484

MEDICAL/DENTAL/WELLNESS

Bridgman Family Dental

9151 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 www.napdentistry.com Ph: 269-465-5151 Red Arrow Dentistry

9500 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, Mi 49106 www.redarrowdentistry.com Ph: 269-465-3001

Lighthouse Chiropractic, P.C.

4270 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-9338

Stevensville Chiropractic Center

1733 West John Beers Rd. Stevensville, Mi 49127 wwwstevensvillechiro.com Ph: 269-428-2500

Southwestern Medical Clinic (Walk-in)

5515 Cleveland Avenue Stevensville, MI 49127 www.swmc.org Ph: 269-429-9644

Southwestern Medical Clinic

(Family/Internal Medicine) 9625 Red Arrow Highway Bridgman, MI 489106 Ph: 269-465-6050

PET CARE & SUPPLIES

Lakeland Regional Medical Center Paws To Wash

Hospital/Emergency Room 1234 Napier Avenue St. Joseph, MI 49085 www.lakelandhealth.org Ph: 269-983-8300

4445 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 www.pawstowash.com Ph: 269-465-4425

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

GRAPHIC DESIGN

AUTO SERVICE/REPAIR/TOWING Fusion Design Group, Ltd.

Great Lakes Repair

4308 Willow Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-266-2125 Jeff’s Towing & Recovery, LLC

9211 California Road Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-6142

COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

2nd Look Laptops

4355 Lake St. Bridgman, MI 49106 www.2ndlooklaptops.com 269-465-9269 CONSULTANTS

Business Start-Up/Marketing & Management Consulting

Daniel Buckenmeyer P.O. Box 302 Harbert, MI 49115 Ph: 269-588-0332

30 N. Barton New Buffalo, MI 49117 www.fusiondg.com 269-469-8226 JLN Studio LLC

35 South Whittaker Street New Buffalo, Mi 49117 www.jinstudio.com Ph: 269-469-6220 INSURANCE/FINANCIAL PLANNING

Barnes Agency/Farm Bureau Ins.

9843 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 www.donbarnesagency.com www.dennisbarnesagency.com Ph: 269-465-6400 Dave Majerek State Farm

21 North Elm Street ste#3 Three Oaks, MI 49128 www.davemajerek.com Ph: 269-756-9567

LOVING GOD SUPREMELY

LOVING OTHERS DEEPLY Woodland Shores Baptist Church 3555 Shawnee Road, Bridgman 269-465-HOPE (4673) www.wsbchurch.com

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Shoreline Sign LLC

4263 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Robert Liskey, President Ph: 269-465-6222

9600 Mathieu Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-326-0225

Strefling Insurance Agency, Inc.

4488 Lake Street Bridgman, Mi 49106 Ph: 269-465-3433

Fusion Design Group/ Daniel Buckenmeyer 30 N. Barton New Buffalo, MI 49117 www.fusiondg.com 269-469-8226

Unique Storage

8064 Date Road Stevensville, MI 49127 Ph: 269-465-3288

Po Box 655, Coloma, MI 49038 Ph: 888-592-4155

Art-FX Sign Company

9751 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, Mi 49106 www.artfxsign.com Ph: 269-465-5706

Harding’s U-Stor-It

3651 Shawnee Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.hardings.com Ph: 269-465-5218

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SIGN MAKERS

Dunes Self Storage

11087 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-5555

MAGAZINES/PUBLISHING

LCQ Magazine

STORAGE FACILITIES

TUTORING

Mathnasium

5651 Cleveland Ave. Stevensville, MI 49127 Ph: 855-429-MATH

WHOLESALE NURSERIES

Krieger’s Wholesale Nursery

9555 North Gast Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.kriegersnursery.com Ph: 269-465-5522

Rambo Wholesale Nursery

10495 Baldwin Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.rambo-inc.com Ph: 269-465-6771

REAL ESTATE SALES/ SERVICES

Core Real Estate

9800 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-4700 Core Real Estate

5750 James Drive Stevensville, Mi 49127 Ph: 269-429-8001 Sunset Landing Apartments

9587 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, Mi 49106 Ph: 269-695-7543

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Warren Dunes Village

11159 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman MI 49106 www.kentland.com Ph: 269-465-4793 Woodland Terrace

8850 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 www.woodlandterrace.com Ph: 269-465-7600 SHOPPING

Ben Franklin

4222 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-6413 Custom Framing by Crystal

9486 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, Mi 49106 Ph: 269-465-3056

Shawnee Road Antiques

& Apparel From The Past 638 East Shawnee Road Baroda, Mi 49101 www.shawneeroadantiques.com Ph: 269-422-1382

The Sandpiper

4217 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 www.thesandpiper.biz Ph: 269-465-5936 PLACES OF WORSHIP

First Apostolic Church

10916 California Road Bridgman, Mi 49106 Ph: 269-465-6798 Olivet Congregational Church

4284 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-5922

Woodland Shores Baptist Church

3555 Shawnee Road Bridgman, Mi 49106 www.wsbchurch.com Ph: 269-465-HOPE (4673) PUBLIC ENTITIES & ASSOCIATIONS

Bridgman Public Library

4460 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 www.bridgmanlibrary.org Ph: 269-465-3663

Member Directory Bridgman Public School

9964 Gast Road Bridgman, MI 49103 www.bridgmanschools.com Ph: 269-466-0271 City Of Bridgman

9765 Maple Street Bridgman, MI 49106 http://www.bridgman.org Ph: 269-465-5144 Lake Charter Township

3220 Shawnee Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.laketownship.org Ph: 269-465-6601 Southwest Michigan Regional Airport

1123 Territorial Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022 www.swmiairport.com Ph: 269-927-3194ex11 United Way Of Southwest Michigan

2015 Lakeview Avenue St. Joseph, Mi 49085 Ph: 269-982-1700

INDUSTRIAL MEMBERS

B & L Information Systems

4707 Rambo Road Bridgman, Mi 49106 www.blinfo.com Ph: 269-465-6207

Eagle Technologies Group

9850 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-2201

G. L. Wasko and Sons, LLC

Technisand/Fairmount Minerals

3840 Livingston Road Bridgman, Mi 49106 www.fairmountminerals.com Ph: 269-465-5833

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Dorothea Crocker

Bridgman, MI 49106 Joe and Carol Johnson

Bridgman, MI 49106

3876 Livingston Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.glwasko.com Ph: 269-465-5913

Carolynn Miller

Great Lakes Metal Stamping

Free Run Cellars/Round Barn Winery Tasting Room

4607 Rambo Road Bridgman, MI 49106 www.glakesmetalstamping.com Ph: 269-465-4415 Indiana Michigan Power

D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant www.IndianaMichiganPower.com Rice’s Locksmith Service

Sawyer, MI 49127 269-426-4535

Bridgman, MI 49106 Wineries

10062 Burgoyne Road Berrien Springs, MI 49103 www.freeruncellars.com 269-471-1737

Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery

10983 Hills Road Baroda, MI 49101 www.roundbarnwinery.com 269-422-1617

Bridgman Michigan Chamber Of Commerce Board of Directors 2012 President:

Brett Boyd, Owner of Classic Catering & Events, Beachside Bakery

Vice President:

Charles Stein, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones

Treasurer:

Georgia Gipson, Branch Manager at Edgewater Bank

Secretary:

Lisa Zielke, co-owner of Zielke Home Improvements

Trustees:

Suzy Barnes, owner of The Sandpiper Tim Kading, Assistant Manager of the City of Bridgman Melissa Lanning, owner of LCQ Magazine Beth McNeil, owner of Paws to Wash Doyle Rogers, owner of Art-FX

Large Selection of Mouldings Needlework ~ Photographs ~ Art ~ Jerseys Oil Paintings ~ Dry Mounting ~ Custom Mats 9486 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman

269-465-3056

www.bridgmanarea.org

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A Community We Call Home A Special Place on the Lake

Over the past 40 years, Southwestern Medical Clinic has proudly served the local residents of southwest Michigan. Through a wide range of specialties, we are delivering high-quality care for the entire family, from birth through adulthood.

Supporting a Mission Shared by Many Today, the practice maintains seven office locations and has grown to include more than 70 physicians and other providers who all share the same original mission.

SWMC Bridgman ~ Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (269) 465-6050 SWMC Stevensville ~ Christian Counseling & Psychological Services (269) 429-7727 ~ Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (269) 429-9644 ~ Pediatrics (269) 429-6604 ~ Walk-in Clinic (269) 429-9677 Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

SWMC St. Joseph ~ Surgical Specialties (269) 429-0900 ~ SWMC Research (269) 429-6604 ~ Women’s Health Center (269) 429-8010

www.swmc.org www.lakelandhealth.org

Stevensville residents Gloria and Richard Alis have been patients of Jonathan Osburn, MD for nearly 12 years.

Find Us Fast When You Need Urgent Care Whether you’ve sprained an ankle or just feel under the weather, take comfort in knowing there’s a Lakeland HealthCare facility nearby.

Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals looks forward to caring for you and your family.

Walk-in Clinic (no appointment necessary) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Southwestern Medical Clinic, Stevensville 5515 Cleveland Avenue Stevensville, Michigan 49127 Phone: (269) 429-9644 www.swmc.org

Hospital Emergency Department Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph 1234 Napier Avenue St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 Phone: (269) 983-8300

In emergency situations, time is of the essence.

Lakeland HealthCare is nationally recognized as: • A Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission • An accredited Chest Pain Center at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph by the Society of Chest Pain Centers www.lakelandhealth.org