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Copyright 2016 All rights reserved Straitsland Publishing llc Articles, photos & advertisements may not be reproduced without permission Inquiries may be sent to: [email protected] PO Box 579 Indian River, MI 49749 Indian River 2016 2016 Free! Membership Directory Please take one! At the Heart of the Inland Waterway, On the North Central Trail Home of the National Shrine of The Cross in the Woods Published by Straitsland Resorter• 231-238-7362 • www.resorter.com an independent newspaper reporting the news in and around indian river 1955-2016 2 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 3 NORTH COUNTRY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. (231) 238-9882 or 238-9846 Located in downtown Indian River • Tom H. Schmidt, C.L.U., Ch.F.C. Office hours Monday-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 11-12 • [email protected] 4 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 inside THE g u i d e 46 51 2016 Membership Directory ORVs/ATVs . . . get out & ride! 28 29 Lighthouses: the 34 perfect Daytrip 36 Resource Guide Business 42 44 Directory Welcome to Indian River 6 Top O’Michigan Outboard Marathon Boat Race Indian River Street Map 7 8 Discover the National Shrine of 10 The Cross in the Woods Indian River’s SummerFest & LobsterFest 12 Pavilions, Parks & Pier 18 14 41 Under water sports 20 – Dive in! Go fishing Wine Tasting & More 22 24 53 Calendar of Events 54 contact information Area Libraries 32 Area Churches 38 Township & County Officials 45 Clubs & Organizations 52 INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 5 Team CNB works hard for you! Residential, Consumer and Commercial Lending Cheboygan 303 S. Main 231-627-7111 Onaway 20581 State St. 989-733-8511 Mackinaw City 580 S. Nicolet 231-436-5271 Pellston Indian River Pictured left to right: Michelle Miller / Assistant Branch Manager Matt Kavanaugh / Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager Nicole Drake / Assistant Vice President-Commercial Loans Alanson 200 Stimpson 3990 S. Straits Hwy. 8011 S. US-31 231-539-8621 231-238-8961 231-548-2265 Gaylord 252 W. Main 989-448-2577 Rogers City 176 Third St. 989-474-9206 Petoskey 308 State St. 231-881-9294 6 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 Welcome to INDIAN RIVER When it comes to natural highlights in the tip of Northern Lower Michigan, you can either start at the center and work your way out or start at the edges and work your way to the middle. Either way, you’ll be spending time in Indian River, as it is at the heart of the finest outdoor recreational opportunities that Northern Michigan has to offer. Lakes and rivers for boating and fishing, forests for camping, hunting wildlife and mushrooms and recreational trails for snowmobiling, biking, hiking, cross country skiing and ORV riding converge on Indian River as if they were spokes on a wheel of northern Michigan outdoor recreation. You could come to Indian River and go fast-water kayaking, ORV riding and sea kayaking all in the same summer weekend. If you’d rather do something more passive, substitute reading a book by the lakeshore, having lunch while watching boats pass by on the river and sitting by a campfire in the evening. Geographically, Indian River is approximately 30 miles south of the Straits of Mackinac (Exit 310 on I-75), midway between the eastern and western shorelines on Lakes Michigan and Huron. In the late 1800s and early 1900s people often arrived by train and then took ferry boats to motels and towns along the rivers and lakes. These days most people arrive by car, coming in on I-75. But if planes are your thing, Campbell Field is a small local airport in Indian River while Pellston Airport with commercial flights is also nearby. Indian River is located between Burt and Mullett Lakes, two of Michigan’s largest inland lakes. The two lakes are part of the Inland Water Route, a 38-mile chain of lakes and rivers that begins in Conway and empties into Lake Huron at Cheboygan. The lakes and connecting rivers are enjoyed by boaters in kayaks, sailboats and a wide variety of powerboats. The lakes are fed by the Sturgeon and Pigeon Rivers so if river kayaking, rafting, canoeing or tubing are more your speed, that’s also available. Being in the center of so many lakes, streams and rivers also makes Indian River a prime fishing destination for both professional and amateur fishermen. Professional tournaments and TV shows are drawing attention to Indian River fishing, but the professionals don’t enjoy their catch any more than the five-year-old who catches his or her first fish while fishing with grandpa. In recent years local lake groups, sportsmen, tribal groups and the Department of Natural Resources fisheries division have conducted extensive cooperative studies and planted thousands of small fish. Those efforts are bearing fruit – or in this case fish. INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 7 The Indian River Golf Club has a beautiful 18-hole course and within an hour’s drive there are dozens of other 9 and 18-hole courses. The Cross in the Woods is the world’s largest crucifix. It is one of Michigan’s top tourist destinations and draws hundreds of thousands of people to Indian River each year. A pier to enhance fishing opportunities was built on Burt Lake, along the Indian River in 2014. Indian River is also at the middle of the North Central State Recreational Trail, a 62-mile trail from Gaylord to Mackinaw City. The trail is the backbone of a broader trail system with links throughout northern Michigan. Indian River serves as an excellent base for biking and snowmobiling to a different destination each day. Indian River has one of the state’s top snowmobile trail grooming operations and access to hundreds of miles of groomed trails. The “V’s” – be they ORVs, ATVs or UTVs – are growing in popularity nationwide. Indian River is an ORV friendly community. There are more than 60 miles of existing trails and area trail riding opportunities are expanding. Indian River is at the northern edge of the Pigeon River Country State Forest, home to the nation’s largest wild elk herd east of the Mississippi. The state forest also has miles and miles of forestland for camping, hunting, fishing, mushroom and berry picking and hiking. Burt Lake State Park offers more than 200 campsites and a park and beach area on the shore of Burt Lake. There are also several private campgrounds in the area. ABOUT US The 2016 Indian River Resource Guide and Chamber Directory is a joint project of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce and Straitsland Publishing llc. The Resource Guide is an annual publication offering both residents and visitors information about the people, resources, activities and businesses that make Indian River one of northern Michigan’s most desirable places to live or vacation. The Indian River Chamber of Commerce is a ready source of information for visitors. The Chamber’s phone number is 231-238-9325 or 1-800-EXIT 310. The Chamber’s web site is www.irchamber.com. A complete list of Chamber member businesses is included in this booklet. Straitsland Publishing llc publishes both the Indian River Resource Guide and the Straitsland Resorter, a weekly newspaper serving Indian River and the areas surrounding Burt and Mullett Lakes. For additional information about the area, pick up a copy of the Straitsland Resorter at stores and news stands throughout the region. You may contact Straitsland Publishing llc at 231-238-7362 or by e-mail at [email protected]. You will also find more information about Indian River online at www.indianrivermi.com. 8 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 Top O’Michigan Outboard Marathon B OAT RAC E The Top O’ Michigan Outboard Marathon boat race started in 1949. Over the past 67 years it’s become a legend in boat racing circles and part of the history and culture of the people who live on the shorelines and communities along the Inland Water Route. Old timers recall racing “back when they ran the whole course in one day.” Imagine that. Flying across 80 miles of northern Michigan lakes and rivers, your body taking a pounding while kneeling in the cockpit of a boat less than 15 feet long. Current racers talk about getting tossed around like a rag doll by waves on Burt Lake or fighting the curves in the Crooked River. It’s not uncommon to hear spectators say things like, “When we started coming up here to watch the race our family camped at Burt Lake State Park. Then we bought a cottage and now we’re here most of the summer.” Racers come from throughout the United States as well as from Canada and Ecuador to compete in the race. Thousands of spectators line the shorelines. Top O’ Michigan racers can hit speeds of 50 to 70 miles per hour, if conditions are good. If conditions are rough and Mullett, Burt or Crooked Lakes are being surly. It’s a slower ride. In most years drivers experience some of both conditions somewhere on the course during the two days of racing. The Top O’ Michigan race takes place on the second weekend in August. The race starts at DeVoe Beach in Indian River on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday racers race through the Indian River, down the shoreline of Mullett Lake, through the Cheboygan River to Cheboygan and back. On Sunday racers race to Conway, across Burt Lake, down the shoreline to the Crooked River, down to Conway then back to Indian River and through the Indian River, around a turn marker just into Mullett Lake and then back to the finish line at DeVoe Beach. Each day of racing is about 40 miles. The Top O’ Michigan race began in 1949. In the heyday of outboard racing it drew well over 100 boats and was one of several open course marathons. These days most marathons are closed course races, doing multiple laps. Top O’ Michigan drivers scoff at that. Real race drivers can turn both right and left on both lakes in rivers in whatever kind of conditions are thrown at them. In recent years the number of entries in the race has been pushing back up toward the 100-boat mark. While racers are highly competitive, it’s a friendly competition. It’s common to see racers and their crews helping out other racers in the pits both before and after the race. The race is also a spectator friendly event. Spectators are welcome to come into the pits and meet the racers and see the boats. When racers break down during the race, it’s common for spectators to help the drivers get back into the race or contact their support crew. The Top O’ Michigan Outboard Club, a group of local drivers and race supporters, sponsors and organizes the race. The Department of Natural Resources, Sheriff’s Department Marine Patrol and owners of private boats provide safety patrol boats to keep the race safe as well as fun. INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 9 Warm moments brought to you by . . . 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The Cross in the Woods is the centerpiece of a 14-acre campus that includes a parish, gift shop, family center, several other smaller sculptures, a Stations of the Cross Pathway and a Canticle Walk. The Cross in the Woods is one of Michigan’s most recognizable and popular attractions. Each year more than 200,000 people come to Indian River to see the cross. The 55-foot-high redwood cross was erected in 1954. The seven-ton bronze sculpture of Christ, created by renowned Michigan sculptor Marshall M Fredericks was added in 1959. One of the things the campus lacked was any kind of bell. That was addressed in 2014 when the pastoral council led an effort to purchase an electronic bell system. The new bell system can be used as a call to mass, for weddings, funerals and to play traditional hymns. “There’s such an association between bell sounds and holiness and the church,” Fr. Mike Haney, OFM, explained. In the summer of 2015 a new flight of stairs was added to the base of the cross to improve traffic flow and wooden timbers at the base were replaced with a decorative stone wall. While the Cross in the Woods is the central focus and largest sculpture on the grounds, the smaller sculptures of The Resurrected Christ, Our Lady of the Highway, St. Peregrine, The Holy Family, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, and St. Francis of Assisi are also amazing works of art. Since the Cross and all the statues are in an outdoor setting and exposed to the northern Michigan elements on a yeararound basis, every few years special work crews and equipment must be brought in to polish and refinish them. That took place in the late summer and early fall of 2015 and as Fr. Haney noted, the statues “should glisten very nicely for a long time.” The Cross in the Woods is open year-around and given northern Michigan’s four seasons, the view and the experience are somewhat different at different times of the year. For more information, visit The Cross in the Woods website at www.crossinthewoods.com. INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 11 National Shrine of The Cross in the Woods Visit the World’s Largest Crucifix 55’ Sculpture by Marshall M. Fredericks Doll Museum • Gift Shop Meditation Trail • and Much More! Experience what millions of tourists from around the world have found nestled in the woods of northern Michigan. Join us year round for Worship! Saturday 4:30 p.m. (summer outdoor weather permitting) Sunday 8:30 a.m. (indoor) & 10:30 a.m. (summer outdoor weather permitting) Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. & Noon 7078 M-68, Indian River, Michigan 49749 • Parish/Shrine Offices: (231) 238-8973 www.crossinthewoods.com • e-mail: [email protected] Great Golf, Food & Memories Open to the Public for Golf and Casual Dining Northern Michigan’s Best Places to Play Rated by Golf Digest Driving Range • Fully Stocked Golf Shop PGA Golf Professional Golf Academy Home of the Greenside Grille Featuring northern Michigan Cuisine Casual attire and atmosphere Enjoy the views overlooking the course Look for specials at www.indianrivergolfclub.com Mention this ad for 10% off golf or food or beverage. * Expires 10 /16 not valid with other offers. (231) 238-7011 3 3 0 1 C h i p p ewa B e a c h Ro a d I n d i a n R i ve r 12 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 summerfest Indian River’s 36th Annual SummerFest will feature four fun-filled days and evenings of events, entertainment and recreation. The 2016 SummerFest will take place Thursday, July 21 through Sunday July 24. with a custom car show. There will also be a co-ed beach volleyball tournament at DeVoe Beach and a farmer’s market downtown. In the evening, a band will perform in the entertainment tent. The SummerFest will start with one of the most fun family nights of the summer. Thursday evening, July 21, will begin with the Beach Bash at DeVoe Beach and continue with a Family Fun Night at Marina Park. The Beach Bash includes a sand castle building contest, paddleboard and cardboard boat races, Hula Hoop and limbo competitions, face painting and a local author reading to children. At the conclusion of the Beach Bash, events begin at the Family Fun Night at Marina Park. Fun Night activities include a pizza contest, an ice cream social, a rubber duck race, children’s activities and fireman’s fireball contest. On Sunday, July 24 the main event will be the ninth annual Kayak Bike Biathlon. The race begins in kayaks on the shore of DeVoe Beach. Approximately 80 kayaks coming down the Indian River with paddles flailing creates one of the most colorful spectacles of the Indian River summer. After paddling on the river just about to the Marina Park launch ramp, the racers turn around and paddle back to DeVoe Beach. There, they hop on bikes and race through town to the recreational trail going north and then coming back south and finishing behind the Chamber of Commerce building. On Friday, July 22 there will be a craft show along with children’s games and activities throughout the day on main street. Friday evening there’s a cruise night for car enthusiasts and a band playing in the Marina Park entertainment tent. Saturday morning, July 23, begins with the Indian River Kiwanis Club’s 5k and 10k foot race. Later in the day the craft show continues along Anyone interested in helping out on the SummerFest organizational committee or volunteering to assist at one of the events may contact the Indian River Chamber of Commerce at 231-238-9325. INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 13 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OFFICIAL WORLD HEADQUARTERS for books by Johnathan Rand! 1651 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River (Off I-75, take exit 313 then south 1 mile or 2 miles north of Indian River on US 27) Chillermania Gear & Gifts! Featuring T-Shirts, Embroidered Hats, Posters, Bookmarks and other cool stuff not available anywhere else in the world! Freddie Fernortner Fearless First Grader $5.99 American Chillers Michigan Chillers $6.99 Just $4.99 www.americanchillers.com Adventure Book Club Audio CD Campfire Chillers INFORMATION & ORDERS: 231-238-0338 or toll free 1-888-420-4244 WATCH the American Chillers website for news of special events & signings at CHILLERMANIA! READ sample chapters, and find up-to-date information on author Johnathan Rand & NEW releases! AudioCraft Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 281 Topinabee, MI 49791-0281 Call to order by credit card or for shipping/handling charge total for mail orders. FAN CLUB TOO! 14 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 ANNUAL FRIENDS OF INLAND LAKES SCHOOLS lobsterfest The LobsterFest is an annual dinner organized by the Friends Of Inland Lakes Schools (FOILS). The 2016 LobsterFest will take place on Wednesday, July 20 at Marina Park. The LobsterFest is a fun fundraising event featuring lobster, roast pork and entertainment. The LobsterFest typically raises $10,000 to $15,000 with proceeds purchasing supplemental educational materials for Inland Lakes Schools. FOILS was organized in 2008. Since that time FOILS generated funds have helped purchase band instruments, computer stations, library materials, a pottery kiln, equipment for math, reading and writing centers and a hands-on learning lab. FOILS has also assisted in funding the Inland Lakes First Robotics team, which builds a robot and competes in robotics competitions throughout the state. Memorable Gifts Fine Jewelry Watch Batteries • Buy Used Gold American Spoon Foods • Gifts Beanpod Candles Humorous Cards Jewelry Estate Jewelry of Indian River Jewelry Repairs Downtown Indian River • 231-238-9006 Goldenrod Studio 27 Hair & Nail Salon 231-238-2727 Manis & Pedis • Formal Updos Gel & Acrylic Nails • Haircuts Custom Color • Highlights • Blowouts Permanent Waves Sets • Waxing Your personal design team 3690 Straits Hwy., Indian River [email protected] INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 15 Sweet Tradition A Drost’s Chocolates & ICE CREAM PARLOR made fresh in our shoppe Fudge • Clusters Truffles • Creams Toffee Turtlettes And More! Gift Baskets • Weddings • Fundraisers Ice Cream Cones • Floats • Sundaes order online 365 days a year! www.drostschocolates.com OPEN VALENTINE’S THROUGH CHRISTMAS! 3676 S. Straits Highway, downtown indian river 231-238-6911 1 block west of the “Rails to Trails” Recreation Trail. Family Owned & Operated 1404 S. Straits Hwy. 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Pellston Regional Airport_Layout 1 11/7/14 11:19 AM Page 1 16 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 Pellston Regional Airport other fests Winterfest – Indian River, Jan. 29-30 DAILY FLIGHTS • FREE PARKING • WIRELESS INTERNET HOPPIES LANDING RESTAURANT • GENERAL AVIATION SERVICES CONFERENCE AND MEETING SPACE • BUSINESS CENTER • RENTAL CARS A weekend of winter activities based in Marina Park. Vintage snowmobiles, poker runs, kids games, entertainment tent, broomball and family fun. www.irchamber.com Black Lake Shivaree – Feb. 5-6 The Shivaree is held on the same weekend as the opening of the Black Lake sturgeon season. Ceremonies and festival activities take place on the ice of Black Lake front of the former Black Lake Hotel. The Shivaree is coordinated by Sturgeon For Tomorrow. 231.539.8441 • pellstonairport.com North U.S. 31, Pellston, Michigan 49769 Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) is serviced by Delta Wolverine Lumberjack Festival, June 25 & 26 Held in Wolverine’s Lumberman’s Park, the Lumberjack Festival includes a variety of activities, entertainment and competitions. During the weekend there are demonstrations of crafts practiced during the lumbering era. 36th Annual Blissfest, July 8-9-10 Live musical entertainment featuring “American roots music” at Blissfest Festival Farm, Harbor Springs. www.blissfest.org Rogers City Nautical Festival, Aug. 2-7 From the Queen’s Pageant to the closing fireworks, the Nautical Festival is filled with parades, arts and entertainment for the whole family. www.nauticalfestival.org Riverfest – Alanson, Aug. 11-14 The Alanson RiverFest has become one of the highlights of summer in Alanson. The event includes great music, an arts fair, antique flea market and food and family activities throughout the weekend. Christmas in Indian River, Nov. 25 On the evening of the Friday following Thanksgiving Indian River kicks off the Christmas season with an evening of celebration. A parade brings Santa Claus to town for the community tree lighting along with free food and entertainment. Committed to excellence in entertainment and the arts Managed by the Cheboygan Area Arts Council Year-round Performing Arts Center Dance School • Year-round Programming Visual Arts Festival • Youth Theatre Series Guided Tours • Volunteer Opportunities and more! Get Involved! Call (231) 627-5432 For Concert Schedules, Tickets and Information 403 N. Huron St. • Cheboygan • www.theoperahouse.org INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 17 Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors Indian River’s NEW Cable Wakeboard Park! When the lakes are rough our water is always calm, come on out and play! Summer fun for all skill levels! • Wakeboarders Our overhead cableski system makes it easy for beginners to learn and challenging for pro level riders. • Waterskiers • Wakeskaters #1 Cheboygan County Real Estate Agency • Knee boarders in Overall Sales #1 in Burt & Mullett Lake Transactions #1 in Waterfront Transactions #1 Coldwell Banker Company in Michigan Equipment Rentals and Group Rates also available! OPEN 7 DAYS - SEASONALLY 11 A.M. - 7 P.M. South of Exit 313 off I-75 on M-27 (Straits Hwy.), Indian River, MI Call for reservations and more information: 231-818-8050 www.wakefirecable.com www.CBGreatLakes.com 3970 S. Straits Hwy. P.O. Box 631, Indian River [email protected] 800-598-4460 231-238-9336 40 Mile Point Lighthouse Open Memorial Day Weekend through Mid-October Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm Sunday Noon to 4 pm – Closed Monday Admission is Free! Special Events May – Open House and Arts & Crafts Show July – Reenactor’s Historic Rendezvous October – Night at the Lighthouse – Musical Jam Vintage Christmas Decor Group Tours - Guest Lighthouse Keeper Program For more information call Barb, 989-734-4587 US 23 just 7 miles north of Rogers City Visit our website: 40milepointlighthouse.org 18 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 parks & pavilions In 2015 major renovations were completed at the upper level of Marina Park and to both the park and pier areas at DeVoe Beach. The Marina Park project reconfigured and repaved the public parking lot, enhanced the area surrounding the parking lot and winterized the public restrooms. There are also decorative sculptures and a foundation for the totem pole, which is a popular photo attraction for area visitors. The park renovation was funded with a combination of state grants and local funding. The Indian River Women’s Club funded construction of a pavilion in conjunction with the project. The end result has been to make the upper level of the park more attractive and also allow it to serve as a trailhead for the North Central State Recreation Trail that runs between the upper and lower levels of the park. At DeVoe Beach a sheet metal break wall was replaced with a concrete walkway and pier called Veterans’ Pier. The new pier is handicap “If You’re Not Happy ...We’re NOT Finished!” accessible, includes benches for seating, enhances fishing opportunities and also provides a viewing area to watch the boats and the sunset on Burt Lake. On the shoreline, walkways were improved, a memorial paver block area was added along with displays that include descriptions of historical significance to the area. The walkways blend in with a new pavilion that was previously added. The project was funded with a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant and local donations. Total Comfort Heating & A/C (231) 290-0147 231 238-4638 231 420-3033 email: [email protected] Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist Custom duct work designs 30 years of Quality Service and Installation Forced Air • Boilers • Heat Pumps • Water Pumps Air conditioning • Gas piping Servicing all makes and models • Licensed & Insured Completed Over 57 Log & Stick Built Homes G.B. Wolfgram & Sons Inc. www.indianriverloghomes.com Tim St. Onge 231-525-8862 INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 19 Women’s, Men’s & Children’s Clothing Tribal • Brighton • Pendleton Woolrich • North River • LeTop Melissa and Doug • Nomadic Traders Life is Good • Columbia Stefanie Dawn purses MON - SAT: 11am to 7pm SUNDAY: 12pm to 5pm 9090 West M-68 Hwy. Indian River MI 49749 . 231-548-1280 . www.seasonsofthenorth.com . Where Service & Style Meet C O M I N G S O O N! O PEN IN G 201 6 231-238-7712 • www.mcclutcheysir.com 3510 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River The Inn Between Bar & Grill GET the POWER TO PLAY! Rentals, Sales & Service Owners Travis & Renee Conners 562 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River www.ir–sc.com • 231-333-3600 877-313-EXIT Watch the Top O’ Michigan Outboard Marathon with us Open year round daily • Inside & outside patio dining Boat dockage • Snowmobile / Bike Trail Occasional Weekend Entertainment 6064 River St., Indian River (next to the Hwy. 27 Bridge) 231-238-9420 20 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 under water sports For multiple reasons, diving in the Great Lakes has experienced a dramatic growth in popularity in recent years and people are coming from all over the world to dive in the Straits area. “The Great Lakes have some of the best shipwrecks in the world,” Keith Knecht, a diving instructor at Northern Michigan Dive Center, said. There are numerous wrecks in the Straits area, suitable for divers with varying levels of experience. There are 14 shipwrecks suitable for sport diving in the Straits area and another 10 or 12 wrecks that are in shallower water and suitable for snorkeling. There are also wrecks in Hammond Bay that are down at 160 to 170 feet for technical divers. Diving equipment has become more user friendly and that’s broadened the activity’s appeal. “Now it’s becoming a family thing,” Knecht said. “I’ve had a lot of families come in and get certified together.” Northern Michigan Dive Center is located in Cheboygan, on the river near the bridge. In addition to providing diving gear, gases, lessons and certification they have two boats, a 40-footer and a 27-footer, that they use for shipwreck dive charters. Experienced divers come from all over the world to go on the charter dives, but there are also diving opportunities for people who live in or are visiting the area and want to learn about diving. Although it’s possible to get certified in a week, it’s more common for people to spread the certification out over a longer period. “We’ll start a spring class in April or May and have people ready to go out to the open water by the time the water gets warm,” Knecht said. The Dive Center also offers a “Discover Scuba Diving” program for people who have never dived, but would like to check it out. In that program a person goes out with an instructor, puts on gear in stand-up depth water and after getting comfortable goes out on a boat with an instructor and does a shallow-water dive. “We’ve had people come back from Discover Scuba, get off the boat and say, ‘Sign me up for lessons.’” Due to zebra mussels water clarity and visibility have improved dramatically in the Great Lakes in recent years. Knecht said it used to be that 10 to 12 feet of visibility was normal and if you had 15 feet of visibility you were doing well. These days 40 to 50 feet is the norm and on a good day visibility is even better. In addition to the Great Lakes, northern lower Michigan also has several inland lakes that are suitable for diving. Knecht says Mullett Lake is very popular, particularly around Topinabee. People also dive in the Cheboygan and Indian Rivers and in Crooked and Burt Lakes. The water is generally clear and in most places the current is mild. Divers have been finding interesting species of life in area lakes in recent years. They’ve been seeing freshwater sponges in Duncan Bay and freshwater jellyfish in Burt Lake. Diving lessons are taking place just about every night during the summer months and diving also occasionally occurs during the winter. Knecht says the Dive Center normally puts together an ice dive sometime during January or February, depending on the ice. That dive is usually a shallow dive on the Jenny Lynn shipwreck in about 18 feet of water. More information can be found on line at www.idivemi.com. INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 21 Your Friendly Hometown Market Independently owned & operated since 1968 • Onaway • Indian River • Rogers City • Gaylord Fresh Meats & Produce Fully Stocked Deli • Floral Gas & Beer, Wine & Liquor more across Lottery • Fax the street! Video Rentals & Much more • Wolverine OPEN 7 DAYS 231-238-9342 • Indian River Indian River Village Pharmacy (231) 238-8911 # 1 in Customer Satisfaction in Northern Michigan for Sales and Service. HARDWARE Proudly Serving a World in Motion Where you get the best deals on wheels! Auto Parts - Domestic & Foreign n n Heavy Duty Truck Parts n Hydraulic Hoses n Agricultural/Industrial n 238-9369 E. M-68 Hwy., Indian River 231 122 South Main, Cheboygan 231627-5691 21621 M-68 Hwy., Onaway 989733-4689 Mon. - Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-1 800.422.1601 231.627.7126 wheelermotors.com 11401 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan 22 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 *gone fishing Indian River and the surrounding lakes, rivers and streams provide some of the best and most diverse fishing opportunities in North America. Everybody from grandpa and the grand kids drowning worms off the dock to professional tournament fishermen flying around in bass boats can fish in the Indian River area. Pan fish no bigger than the palm of your hand up to sturgeon weighing more than 100 pounds and a whole lot of other fish somewhere in between are swimming around in those lakes. If you’re a local fisherman and you catch a nice fish, you can get your picture on the wall in the fishing contest down at Pat & Gary’s Party Store in Indian River. If you’re a professional fisherman and part of a TV show filming a contest, you could end up winning $50,000. Good fishing and the fishermen and fishing camps they attracted are part of the area’s roots. More than 100 years later fishing remains a critical recreational, economic and cultural part of the area. That’s not an accident. Fishing remains strong because people take care of it. A lot of time, money and cooperative effort go into taking care of and promoting area fishing. One example of those efforts is the Northern Inland Lakes Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee. The group was formed in 2009 and includes representatives from the Department of Natural Resources, tribal groups, sport fishing, lake and environmental groups. The committee meets twice a year at the Tuscarora Township Hall in Indian River. The discussion includes updates on fishing success or lack of success in various lakes, information on the latest research, reports on threats from invasive plants and animals, and planning for programs and projects to learn more and continue to care for the lakes and enhance fishing opportunities. It’s a cooperative effort that puts a variety of information and resources in one place and allows things to get done. The Sturgeon For Tomorrow, Black Lake Chapter is another example of citizens, researchers and law enforcement joining in a cooperative effort to take care of a fishery. That effort includes a spring sturgeon guarding program, in which citizen volunteers stand watch over the sturgeon in the spring to protect them from poaching while they’re spawning in the rivers. The program has grown to include a hatchery on the Black River and sturgeon research that has drawn worldwide attention. (More information on the Sturgeon For Tomorrow program can be found on line at www.sturgeonfortomorrow.org.) continued INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 23 * fishing continued The quality of fishing available on area lakes attracts not only recreational fishermen, but also tournament fishermen and TV shows. In addition to smaller local walleye tournaments, groups such as Michigan Bass Nation, the National Bass Anglers, B.A.S.S. Nation Team Championship Series and the Bass Federation of Michigan have come to Indian River in recent years for tournaments. TV shows including Fishing University, Reel in the Outdoors and the Ultimate Match Fishing Championship have been filmed in Indian River. The Indian River Tourist Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce have helped coordinate the tournaments and TV shows. THE MONTH OF MAY: Sturgeon Guarding Program, Upper Black River Sturgeon Viewing Tours www.sturgeonfortomorrow.org Sturgeon are a prehistoric fish that grow to six-feet long and weigh more than 100 pounds. They are found throughout the Inland Waterway, but the largest numbers are in Black Lake and the Black River. In early May while sturgeon are spawning in the river, volunteers guard the sturgeon to protect them from poachers. At times, sturgeon can be seen spawning beneath the Indian River Bridge. Pat & Gary’s Party Store Northern Michigan’s Largest Buck Pole Sponsor of Pat & Gary’s Summer/Winter Fishing Contests BEER & WINE LIQUOR Large selection of Holiday Gift Packages MILK • GROCERIES POP • LOTTO PREPAID PHONE CARDS of Sporting Goods! PIZZA BY THE SLICE CIGARETTES ROLL YOUR OWN TOBACCO & SUPPLIES THE 231-238-6776 3758 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River Sunday-Thursday 6 am-11 pm Friday & Saturday 6 am-midnight PAT & GARY’S II We have two floors 231-238-2878 5075 S. Straits Hwy. 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The other eight wineries are: Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery of Alanson; Harbor Springs Winery of Harbor Springs; Pleasantview Winery of Harbor Springs; Cellars of Royal Farms of Atwood; Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery of Petoskey; Walloon Lake Winery of Petoskey; Petoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery of Petoskey; and Mackinaw Trail Winery of Petoskey. The organization’s goal is to bring people to wineries in Northern Michigan and have them taste the wide variety of wines being made here. Making wine north of the 45th parallel is different due to the different growing season. However, by using hybrid grapes, northern Michigan wineries are adjusting to the shorter growing season and getting excellent results. Wineries in the Northern Michigan Bay View Wine Trail group have won awards in wine competitions. Most of the wineries have opened in the past few years. Seasons of the North opened in June of 2013. Its location on M-68 between Indian River and Alanson has proven easy for people to find. People are stopping in to taste the Northern Michigan wines and they like what they’re finding. The wineries on the trail are open year around. A local cab company has a bus that does special tours, taking people to each of the wineries on the trail. Seasons of the North is open year around. This past summer they hosted several special evening events including a bon-fire and a car show. In the winter, they’ve hosted an ice sculpture contest in conjunction with the Indian River WinterFest. INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 25 Beautiful spaces brought to life! Serving Michigan since 1990 with low maintenance, sustainable products for your home, deck and lakefront, including: • Vinyl Boat Docks & Accessories • Boat Lifts • Design Services North Central Michigan 5846 S. Straits Hwy. 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Go fishing, or enjoy a game of golf at one of many great Up-North courses. Indian River Motel & Cottages 4148 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7406 The Landings 4605 Beatty Drive Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9955 www.brentwoodlodging.com www.mich-web.com/indianrivermotel www.thelandingsonindianriver.com Coach House Northwoods Lodge The Woodlands Resort 6100 M-68 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9370 www.coachhousemotelir.com Hometown Inn 4375 Brudy Road Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-3000 www.hometownir.com 2390 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7729 www.northwoodslodgeir.com Star-Gate Motel 4646 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7371 www.stargatemotel.com 5115 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4137 www.woodlandsresortcabins.com Topinabee Motel 765 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7541 www.topinabeemotel.com 28 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 ORV the river, through the woods (See ads for these businesses elsewhere in this publication.) As for where to ride, Indian River is at the center of a large and growing trail system. Cheboygan County political bodies and businesses took a position years ago to be an ORV friendly community. ORVs are allowed to ride alongside county roads and that plays an important part in allowing riders to get from one trail to another. One of the things that concerns some new riders is the possibility of getting lost or breaking down on a trail. There again, Indian River and Cheboygan County’s history and expertise in outdoor recreation, have that problem covered. In recent years ORV riding has exploded in popularity and continues to grow. As a long-time center of northern lower Michigan outdoor recreation, Indian River has proven to be an ideal location for ORV riding. One of the primary reasons for the burst in popularity of ORV riding is the development of the side-by-side machines. They’re more comfortable than the traditional one-up machines and have made ORV riding more popular with people of all ages and turned it into more of a family activity. For people interested in getting into ORV riding, the obvious questions are: Where do I buy the ORVs and related equipment? Where can I ride them? When I go riding, will I be able to avoid getting lost and be safe on the trails? When side-by-sides began becoming popular, Indian River already had businesses with a long history of selling and servicing boats, snowmobiles, both road and offroad motorcycles and one-up ATVs. Moving into the side-by-sides was a logical and smooth transition. It’s not uncommon for people to rent ORVs and then if they decide they like the activity, later buy their own machines. Larger trails are well-marked, not only with signs and trail markers, but also with numbers corresponding to GPS locations. A cell phone call to rescuers with one of the numbers off a trail marker will allow dispatchers to pinpoint your location. Cheboygan County also has an amazing search and rescue unit. It’s under the direction of the Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, but includes personnel from fire departments throughout the county. It’s pretty much impossible to get lost in a place that no one on the rescue unit is familiar with. The search and rescue unit has access to tracking dogs, radio tracking devices, aerial maps and if need be helicopters. It’s a combination of human knowledge, equipment and high technology. If that unit is activated, you’re going to be found. Local fire departments also have whatever vehicles they need to get to you and bring you out. However, with that said, even better than being found is not getting lost in the first place. Trail maps are available and local motel owners will not only explain to riders how to access the trails, but in some instances also offer guided rides. An annual guided Fall Color Ride in early October draws more than 200 riders from Michigan and several other states. The ride, which celebrated its fifth year in 2015, is coordinated by local businesses Fishweb, Brentwood Lodging and the Stargate Motel. Duane Shank, one of the ride’s organizers, says they’ve had as many as 300 machines on the ride, but now try to keep it down to 250. The main ride takes place on Saturday with smaller rides on Friday and Sunday. Saturday’s ride is divided into two groups: one group takes a trip of about 140 miles while the other ride is a more casual 90-mile trip. The Fall Color Ride usually takes place somewhere around Oct. 10, which is typically close to the peak of fall colors in northern lower Michigan. Shank said the ORV ride gives people a chance to see the northern Michigan woods and wilderness. “That’s what they want, sights and scenery. We take for granted our scenery up here.” INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 29 Brentwood Lodging Join Us for Four Seasons of Adventure! s We are just minutes from Michigan’s best fishing and boating waters and several championship golf courses. With direct access to hiking, biking, ATV and motorcycle and snowmobile trails, we are a four season recreation destination! House with Fireplace s Motel Rooms Full Cooking Cabins s Pets Welcome Campfire Pits s AC/Heat /Micro s WiFi Senior/Contractor Discounts A Destination for Snowmobiles & ATVs k Snowmobile & ATV Rentals k Riding trails start at back of property k Monthly ATV rides right from the lodge ATV, SNOWMOBILE & MOTORCYCLE TRAILS ALL START RIGHT HERE! 231-238-7310 4778 S. 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Family Dentistry Indian River Kiwanis Indian River Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort Northern Rods ‘n Rides Odawa Casino Resort Pollard’s Quick Lube Team Spanky’s The Thirsty Sturgeon Bar & Grille W.W. Fairbairn & Sons • Bronze $75 BKC Insurance Far Hills Construction Company Indian River Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Nieland & Kosanke P.C. Straitsland Publishing Woodlands Resorts Show your support with an individual membership of $15 or $25! 32 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 Topinabee Public Library Indian River Area Library The Topinabee Public Library is located on the shore of Mullett Lake in the historic train station building. The library is operated by Mullett Township and serves all of Mullett Township and a portion of Burt Township. People from other areas may also utilize the library. Patty King is the library’s director. In addition to general library materials, Topinabee Library offers e-books, Wi-Fi access and copy and laminating services. There is also an outdoor reading area in the summer time where people may read and look out over Mullett Lake. In July and August the Topinabee Library hosts a summer story time for children in the pavilion in the park next to the library. Library hours are: Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm Wednesday 10 pm - 5 pm; Thursday 1 pm - 8 pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday 10 am - 2 pm The library’s phone number is 231-238-7514. The Indian River Area Library is located in the center of Indian River on Straits Highway in the same building as the Tuscarora Township Hall. Library materials, resources and programs include; books, magazines, large print materials, local history and genealogy, audio books, video cassettes, internet access, movies, CD-ROM data bases, an adult literacy program, special programs for children and adults, After/Before hours book return, Interlibrary Loan Reference Materials, and a talking book service. E-books are available to Tuscarora Township patrons with a library card. A group called the Friends of the Library helps support the library, which serves Tuscarora Township. Through the summer the library hosts weekly used book sales. Cindy Poquette is the Librarian. Library hours are: Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm Wednesday and Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm Friday 10 am - 8 pm The library’s phone number is 231-238-8581. Libraries add music service Registered cardholders of the Indian River Area Library or Topinabee Public Library can now enjoy and download more than 7 million songs including Sony Music Entertainment’s catalogue of legendary artists through an arrangement made between the Northland Library Cooperative, headquartered in Charlevoix, and Library Ideas via the Public Library websites. This new service began in 2015. The Freegal Music Service will allow the member libraries of the Northland Library Cooperative to increase the size and diversity of their collections by offering access to over 28,000 music labels from 101 different countries. Under the terms of the agreement, registered cardholders can download five Freegal Music MP3 files each week and 3 hours of streaming every day at no direct cost to the cardholder. The cost has been underwritten by the Northland Cooperative for its 16 member libraries. For more information on this new service contact your local library. Friends of the Indian River Library USED BOOK SALE Wednesday afternoons through the summer at the Tuscarora Twp. Hall Indian River Auto Care Your Complete Auto & Fleet Service Headquarters FULL AUTO SERVICE & REPAIR TIRES SALES & SERVICE Daytime 24 Hour Towing (231) 238-7891 (231) 238-7051 3675 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River, MI 49749 Just north of BC Pizza INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 33 ANCHOR IN MaRina INDIAN RIVER MULLETT LAKE PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE MARINA We know how precious the sunny days of summer can be. Spend a day on the water, RENT a Berkshire pontoon. 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Now, more than a century later, lighthouses are causing people, thousands and thousands of them, to find their way to the Great Lakes, particularly to the Straits area. “Lighthouses are an interesting thing. Because there is a finite number of them, they somehow appeal to the collector mentality in people,” Terry Pepper of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA) says. Lighthouses are a major tourist attraction and several lighthouses are located in or near communities around the Straits of Mackinac. Cheboygan has two lighthouses on the shore of the Cheboygan River and two more out in Lake Huron that are visible from the shore. The Cheboygan Crib lighthouse is near the mouth of the Cheboygan River. It’s a traditional looking lighthouse tower that when constructed in the 1880s rested on a wooden crib out in the lake. The lighthouse keeper used to have to row out to it. A century later when the crib started to deteriorate, the lighthouse was brought up on shore to its present location. The Cheboygan River Front Range Lighthouse is slightly farther up the Cheboygan River. Combined with the rear range light, which is just a light on a skeletal tower the lights create a two-light system that ships can use to line up on to come into the river. The lights went into service in 1880 and played a critical role in lumbering era shipping. The two lighthouses that are out in Lake Huron off of Cheboygan are the Fourteen Foot Shoal lighthouse and the Poe Reef light station. Moving to the north, Mackinaw City has two lighthouses. Old Mackinac Point is in downtown Mackinaw City, just east of the Mackinac Bridge. It was established in 1890 and looks like a castle. 40 Mile Point Lighthouse, located off US 23, seven miles north of Rogers City Rohn House & Farm (Studio & Shop open to Guests) Visit Rohn House and Farm on 10950 Rogers Rd., Burt Lake, MI 49717 • 231-548-3652 www.rohnhouse.com – e-mail: [email protected] The McGulpin Point lighthouse is on the Lake Michigan shoreline just outside of Mackinaw City. It’s easy to find. Just take Central Street west until it comes to a T, then turn right. McGulpin point also has a distinctive stone architecture. Farther down the Lake Huron shoreline, the Forty Mile Point Lighthouse is part of the Lighthouse Park, located seven miles north of Rogers City on US 23. Forty-Mile Point, the Cheboygan River Front Range, Old Mackinac Point and McGulpin Point lighthouses are all open to the public during the summer months. People can and do come to the lighthouses and climb up into them. “We have people sign in at a registry and that’s right around 8,500 to 9,000 people per year,” Barb Stone, a board member of the 40-Mile Point Society, says. continued on page 36 BRASSWIND LANDING Bed & Breakfast Textile Design Studio - Yarn Shop Bicyclers Welcome! Three Guest Rooms Fireplaces & Jacuzzi Open Year Around Reservations (no drop-ins) Old Mackinac Point lighthouse is just east of the Mackinac Bridge. River Trips KAYAKS • CANOES PADDLE BOARDS Mobile Fleet RENTALS • SALES GEAR • GIFTS 231-238-4843 www.artsandadventure.com 6240 Mack Ave Indian River exit 310 west to light, north 4 blocks to Mack INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 35 Ostlund Pest Control North Es FR tim EE at es Do you have moss, lichen or black streaks on your roof? 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Auto Sales Truck Accessories Graphics & Signs Auto Detailing Trailer Hitches Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - 12 pm Your Premium Aluminum Trailer Company Buy it for looks, keep it for Life Many styles & colors to choose from 5779 East M-68 Hwy., Indian River Next to Carquest (231) 238-0372 36 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 Visit a lighthouse! from page 34 The 40-Mile Point Society is a nonprofit group that takes care of the lighthouse and maintains it. The 40-Mile Point Society has existed since 1996. Stone said it was started by business people in Rogers City, with Emil Plath, the late owner of Plath Meats, serving as a driving force to start the society. Stone said she ended up as one of the original members of the Society after attending a meeting. Her husband’s father was an Englishman, and he used to go out and visit the lighthouse keeper who was also from England. Stone said that family connection led to attending the meeting and from there the lighthouse just drew her in. “I’ve learned a lot,” she says. Pepper, who is a wealth of information on lighthouses, got involved with lighthouses back around 1989. He says he’d just gotten into photography and was headed north from Indiana to go fishing at a lake near Traverse City. His wife suggested he take a detour and take pictures of a lighthouse. He enjoyed that and during the remainder of the vacation Pepper and his wife ended up finding 10 lighthouses. In the years since then Pepper has seen all 255 Great Lakes lighthouses on the U.S. side and about 85 percent of the 129 Great Lakes lighthouses on the Canadian side. When Pepper first became interested in lighthouses there wasn’t a lot of information readily available. The internet was becoming popular and Pepper began looking up information and sharing it. His web site at www.gllka.com is now an amazing collection of information for anyone interested in Great Lakes lighthouses. Sheplers Ferry out of Mackinaw City offers cruises that take people to see lighthouses in the Straits area. There are 18 lighthouses in the Straits area between Beaver Island in Lake Michigan and Bois Blanc Island in Lake Huron. Sheplers offers both westbound and eastbound lighthouse cruises throughout the summer with Pepper serving as narrator. Lighthouses are something that some people are very passionate about. McGulpin Point Lighthouse, located on Lake Michigan just west of Mackinaw City. 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When the booklet is filled, they send it in and the organization sends them a patch that they can wear. Sherry Nelson from Indian River says that one of the things she likes about Michigan and northern Michigan in particular is lighthouses. “I just love lighthouses. I think they’re so cool. I swing by the lighthouses all the time,” she said. “They’re just such fun to go visit. It’s like a history lesson every time.” www.northrivercreative.com Helping you get a big corporate look on a small business budget! 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Straits Hwy., Cheboygan, MI 49721 • 231-627-4307 Christopher’s Restaurant Bar & Grill Ride on in for Food and Fun with Friends! 231-525-8737 Smiling, Friendly Service • Good Quality Breakfast & Lunches • Daily all year 12946 S. Straits Hwy. Downtown Wolverine Come explore the beautiful Crooked River NORTHERN MICHIGAN RIVERBOAT TOURS Homemade Breakfast • Soups • Sandwiches • Desserts Downtown Indian River along the beautiful Inland Waterway and Burt Lake 231-238-9312 7 days a week • 8 - 3 am pm Northern Michigan Dive Center riverboattoursmi.com Our 40 foot Coast Guard Certified Call for our schedule Pontoon Boat offers comfortable seating, and prices or visit us online at bathroom, and a beautiful one of a kind panoramic view of the Crooked river. riverboattoursmi.com 231.268.8530 6293 River Street, Alanson (near Swing Bridge & Village Park) • Dive Classes • Sales & Service • Scuba Rental Gear • Shipwreck Diving Charters • Authorized PADI Dive Center 107 W. State St., Cheboygan • (231) 597-8460 38 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 Join us in worship & fellowship Hope Lutheran Church wels 6253 S. Straits Hwy. Pastor John Cook Jr. Morning Worship, 11:15 a.m. 231-238-7246 Berean Bible Church 1764 Mail Route Road, Topinabee David Gearhart, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m. 231-238-8552 Indian River Baptist Church 6214 Hemlock St., Indian River Pastor Jeff Gwilt Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Burt Lake Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) M-68 and Ellinger, 6 miles west of Indian River Pastor Glen A. McIntyre Family Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Library: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 231-548-5503 Inland Lighthouse Church of God 3810 E M-68 Pastor Dave Goheen Sunday worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 231-238-8220 Joy Fellowship Assembly of God 860 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River Pastor Bob Moody Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Home Bible Studies available Food Distribution, Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. 231-525-8510 First Congregational Church 5812 W. Main St., Wolverine Dr. R. Michael Sanders, Pastor Sunday Service, 9 a.m. 231-525-8553 St. John Lutheran Church lcms 8757 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan Pastor Randy Johnson/ Pastor John Kromer Worship 8:30 and 11 a.m. 5th Sunday of the month 1 service at 10 a.m. Bible Class 9:45 a.m. 231-627-5149 Strait Gate House of Prayer, Inc. 3228 Gatewood Rd. Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. For more times of prayer and events call 231-238-1255 Tower Baptist Church 7119 S. Black River Ave., Tower Rev. William Bump, Jr. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Weds. Bible study & Prayer 7 p.m. 989-733-2315 Transfiguration Episcopal 8119 M-68 Hwy. Rector Rev. Jim Harrison Sunday worship 10 a.m. Wednesday morning prayer 10 a.m. Home of Senior Luncheon 231-238-2188 The Cross In The Woods 7078 M-68 Hwy. Worship, Sat., 4:30 pm. Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 231-238-8973 United Methodist Church 956 Eagles Nest Rd. Pastor Patti Harpole Church 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. 231-238-7764 Topinabee Community Church 5230 Topinabee Mail Route Dr. R. Michael Sanders, Pastor Worship 11 a.m. / Nursery Available 231-238-8161 Wolverine Baptist Church 6020 W. Main, Wolverine Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday service 7 p.m. 231-525-8674 NORTHERN MICHIGAN’S LARGEST SERTA DEALER we f urnis h t h e co m f o r t a n d t h e r e s t i s up to yo u . Wh ere “Work Better • Live Better • Play Better” FURNITURE STORES Physical & Occupational Therapy Living Room Furniture Dining Room Furniture Recliners • Mattresses OPEN 7 DAYS! 231-347-5850 8287 US 31 (1 mi. S. of M-68), Alanson, MI 351 S. Straits Hwy. (just north of exit 313) 231-238-4090 www.xceltherapy.com Indian River • Early morning, evening, weekend hours • Joint replacement rehab specialists • Orthopedic manual therapy • Sports specific rehab/training • Occupational/industrial rehab • Back & neck specialists • Aquatics • Fitness/Aerobics Indian River Family Medical Center 6135 Cressy St. • Indian River, MI 49749 231.238.8908 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! We want to be your Medical Home www.alconahealthcenters.org Amber Gilbert • Jenny Fisher (231) 238-2153 [email protected] 3873 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River, MI 49749 www.rootzavedasalon.com INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 39 Indian River Pet Resort Next door to the Indian River Vet Clinic Daycare/Boarding for Dogs & Cats Pet Store: Food, Toys & Supplies Self-Wash Dog Wash Manning’s Northern Tire Service (231) 238-2278 www.indianriverpetresort.com There is a lot riding on your tires! Chaskey’s Septic Service & Portable Toilets (989) 733-2840 Locally owned 3rd Generation since 1965 • • • • • • Septic Pumping Porta John Rentals Drain Cleaning Small Repair Line Thawing Riser Installation Jeff’s Trucking & Excavating Lot Clearing • Septic Fields Driveways • Fill Sand Gravel • Topsoil Pole Barn Pads Foundation Excavating Snowplowing Shari Manning Manager Complete Tire Service Industrial • Truck • Farm • Automotive 24-Hour Service (231) 420-0526 624 E. State St., Cheboygan 231-627-2453 Carl Drayton Builders, INC. Specializing in Post Frame Construction 7258 Fisher Woods Rd. Indian River 231-290-2428 (231) 525-8795 (231) 881-6728 [email protected] New • Pre-owned Servicing All Makes & Models 400 Mackinaw Ave. • Cheboygan 231-627-5669 Laura Manning Bud Manning Owners www.bishopgmccadillac.com Indian River and Petoskey 8355 Sturgeon Valley Drive 40 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 snowmobilers enjoy miles of groomed local trails Indian River is one of northern Michigan’s top snowmobiling destinations. The area has an excellent and growing trail system and in a typical winter will receive approximately 100 inches of snow. The Indian River Snowmobile Grooming Club grooms approximately 60 miles of local trails in the Indian River area. These trails link into other trail systems running throughout northern lower Michigan. The Indian River Grooming Club will groom trails as often as six nights a week when conditions allow. Over the years, the club has been a leader in implementing new technology and equipment to make the grooming program more efficient and the trails better. In 2014 the Grooming Club built a new building near the trailhead to house their equipment. The Grooming Club also installs and maintains signage along the trail system. Indian River has several lodging facilities and restaurants within a short distance of the trail. There are also businesses that rent, sell and service snowmobiles. Safety is emphasized. Local law enforcement departments patrol area trails and also offer snowmobile safety classes for young snowmobilers. Hand Works Denise L. Hand WEARABLE ART & PRACTICAL CLOTHING IN YARN & FABRIC Specializing in HAND CRAFTS & NEEDLE ARTS 231-445-9098 LESSONS AVAILABLE 32 years experience Indian River, MI 49749 INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 41 cooperation park Cooperation Park is a multifaceted community recreation facility that encompasses approximately 60 acres of land at the south end of Indian River. The park is under the direction of the Tuscarora Township Parks Commission and includes softball fields, soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, a skating rink, sliding hill, barbecue grills, skateboard park, horse shoe pits, children’s play area, hiking and cross country ski trails along with restrooms and a picnic pavilion. On summer evenings crowds gather to watch children as young as five years old up into their teenage years play Little League softball and baseball. Meanwhile, other people play on the basketball and tennis courts. Parents with young children enjoy a fenced in area that has playground equipment for the children surrounded by a walking path for moms and dads. The skateboard park draws a younger crowd while the horseshoe pits tend to draw an older crowd. In early fall the soccer fields are busy with several teams in various age groups. The park also serves as the course for high school cross country meets. During the winter, there’s no reason for Indian River people to let the cold weather chase them indoors. Cooperation Park has a beautiful well-maintained skating rink. The rink is large enough to accommodate hockey players at one end and figure skaters at the other. If people get cold at the skating rink, there’s a large and modern warming house. The sliding hill is also a popular winter attraction at Cooperation Park. There are benches and grills near the bottom of the hill for parents and others who would rather eat hot dogs than go whooshing down a hill. Cooperation Park also hosts special events. On Easter weekend hundreds of children come to the park for an Easter Egg Hunt. The Indian River Women’s Club constructed a covered pavilion, which is a popular location for summer meetings, picnics and class reunions. Cooperation Park was founded in the early 1960s with the donation of a 10-acre parcel of land. Since that time, various organizations and individuals have donated time and money to add activities and facilities. One of the driving forces behind the park for decades was the late Donna Bess McClutchey. A long-time member of the Parks Commission, Donna Bess worked tirelessly to see the park grow into a place where kids could run and play. A plaque near the tennis courts honors Donna Bess for her work on the park. 42 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 inside the guide CLOTHING / ACCESSORIES business directory AIRPORT Pellston Regional Airport N. US 31, Pellston books 231-539-8441 16 see ad on page AUTO REPAIR/SERVICE Body Shop 23 575 N. US 23 Hwy., Cheboygan 231-627-6148 see ad on page 31 Indian River Auto Care 231-238-7891 3675 S. Straits Hwy., Indian Riversee ad on page 32 AUTO SALES Barry’s Auto Sales 231-499-0963 3792 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 45 Bishop GMC • Cadillac 400 Mackinaw Ave., Cheboygan 231-627-5669 39 see ad on page Fernelius Ford Lincoln 231-627-9966 10459 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan see ad on page 40 Wheeler Motors 231-627-7126 • 800-422-1601 11401 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan see ad on page 21 AUTO PARTS / AUTO accessories Indian River Auto Parts & Hardware (CarQuest) 231-238-9369 E. M-68, Indian River see ad on page 21 South Side Auto, Inc. 5779 E. M-68, Indian River 231-238-0372 see ad on page 35 BED & BREAKFAST Rohn House & Farm www.rohnhouse.com 231-548-3652 see ad on page 34 BOAT REPAIR / STORAGE Burt Lake Marina 231-238-8265 4879 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ads on page 26 Howe Marine 231-238-9371 3312 Naubanois Trail, Indian River see ad on page 9 Indian River Marina 231-238-9373 3020 Apple Blossom Lane, Indian River www.indianrivermarina.com see ad on BACK PAGE Mullett Lake Marina, Inc. [email protected] 231-268-3377 see ad on page 33 BOAT TOURS Northern Michigan Riverboat Tours 6293 River St., Alanson231-238-6911 see ad on page 37 AudioCraft Publishing inc 231-238-0338 Chillermania P.O. Box 281, Topinabee 49791 see ad on page 13 BUILDERS / CONSTRUCTION Carl Drayton Builders, Inc. 231-881-6738 • 231-525-8795 8355 Sturgeon Valley Dr., Indian River see ad on page 39 Indian River Custom Log Homes 231-238-4638 see ad on page 18 6083 River St., Indian River Michigan Log Homes Inc. 989-733-2877 13511 S. Black River Rd., Onaway see ad on page 26 Shore Stone Custom Builders 231-238-8466 5831 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 31 CAMPGROUNDS Pigeon Bay Campground CAMPSITES and DOCKAGE Open May thru September 1337 E. Mullett Lake Rd., Indian River, MI 49749 Lee & Bev Gossard 231-373-3341 candy / ice cream Drost’s Chocolates 231-238-6911 3676 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 15 CANOE / TUBE / KAYAK RENTAL Big Bear Adventures 231-238-8181 4271 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 30 McClutchey’s 231-238-7712 3510 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 19 DINING B.C. Pizza Downtown Indian River 231-238-0055 37 see ad on page BS&Co.231-525-8737 12946 S. Straits Hwy., Wolverine see ad on page 37 Christopher’s Restaurant downtown Indian River 231-238-9312 37 see ad on page Greenside Grille at Indian River Golf Club 231-238-7011 3301 Chippewa Beach Rd., Indian River see ad on page 11 Inn Between 6064 River St., Indian River see ad on page 231-238-9420 19 Pier M33 9500 N M33, Cheboygan see ad on page 231-268-3336 37 Subway at Big Bear 231-238-8181 4271 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 30 The Thirsty Sturgeon 231-525-9151 Off Straits Hwy., 2 mi. N of Wolverine see ad on page 15 The Wigwam 4529 Onaway Rd., Indian River 231-238-0494 37 see ad on page DIVING Northern Michigan Dive Center 231-597-8460 107 W. State St., Cheboygan see ad on page 37 DOCKS / BOAT LIFTS Michigan Lake Products 231-238-4490 5846 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River800-968-2299 see ad on page 25 entertainment / SPECIAL EVENTS Cheboygan Opera House 403 N. Huron St., Cheboygan 231-627-5432 16 see ad on page BrassWind Landing 6240 Mack Ave., Indian River 231-238-4843 see ad on page 34 40 Mile Point Lighthouse 989-734-4587 US 23 just 7 mi. north of Rogers City see ad on page 17 Sturgeon River Paddlesports Downtown Wolverine see ad on page 231-525-6878 25 Spare Time Lanes 231-627-4307 7934 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan see ad on page 37 EXCAVATING CARPET Custom Carpet & Furniture 231-238-9305 5959 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 25 CAR WASH Mallory’s Car Wash 5779 E. M-68, Indian River 231-238-0372 35 see ad on page CHRISTIAN RETAIL The Cross in The Woods 7078 M68, Indian River 231-238-8973 11 see ad on page Bridgewater Excavating 5197 Grandview Beach Indian River 49749 231-238-9756 Indian River Contractors 231-238-7136 15 see ad on page Jeff’s Trucking & Excavating 231-290-2428 2440 S. Extension Rd., Cheboygan see ad on page 39 INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 43 FINANCIAL Awakon Federal Credit Union health care 989-733-8557 21 see ad on page Citizen’s National Bank 231-238-8961 Corner of S. Straits Hwy. & E. M-68, Indian River see ad on page 5 Straits Area Federal Credit Union 231-238-7941 6090 M-68, Indian River see ad on page 33 FISHING / HUNTING LICENSES Pat & Gary’s Party Store & Sporting Goods 3758 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River 231-238-6776 see ad on page 23 Indian River Family Medical Center /Alcona Health Center 231-238-8908 6135 Cressy St., Indian River see ad on page 38 Northwoods Lodge 231-238-7729 2390 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ads on page 27, 36 OMH Medical Group 231-238-0581 3696 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 55 Rohn House & Farm Bed & Breakfast 10590 Rogers Road 231-548-3652 Burt Lake 49717 see ad on page 34 heating / plumbing / ac Total Comfort Heating & A/C 231-548-2244 see ad on page 9 INSURANCE 231-347-5850 see ad on page 38 Custom Carpet & Furniture 231-238-9305 5959 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 25 Modoc Log Furniture Co., Inc. 231-238-7251 6001 Martha St., Apt. 2, Indian River see ad on page 26 North Country Insurance Agency 231-238-9882 • 231-238-8946 Downtown Indian River see ad on page 3 JEWELRY SALES / REPAIR Goldenrod of Indian River Downtown Indian River 231-238-9006 14 see ad on page knitting / design GIFTS Goldenrod of Indian River Downtown Indian River 231-525-8862 18 see ad on page W.W. Fairbairn & Sons 7537 Burr Ave. (US 31), Alanson FURNITURE / MATTRESSES Comfort Center 8287 US 31, Alanson LODGING 231-238-9006 14 see ad on page Hand Works 231-445-9098 Rohn House & Farm 10590 Rogers Road, Burt Lake 231-548-3652 34 see ad on page GOLF Big Bear Adventures 231-238-8181 4271 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 30 Indian River Golf Club 231-238-7011 3301 Chippewa Beach Rd., Indian River see ad on page 11 GRAPHIC DESIGN North River Graphic Design 231-290-1863 see ad on page 36 GROCERIES Ken’s Village Market Indian River 231-238-9342 21 see ad on page ROOTZ 231-238-2153 3873 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 38 Happy Hour Resort 2311 Resort Rd., P.O. Box 4177, Burt Lake, MI 49717 Cabin Rental on Burt Lake: Open Seasonally May-October Joy Naumann & Family 231-548-5188 Indian River Studio 27 Hair & Nail Salon 231-238-2727 3690 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 14 hardware Indian River Auto Parts & Hardware (Do-It Hardware) 231-238-9369 E. M-68, Indian River see ad on page 21 231-548-2244 9 see ad on page (5th cottage in off of Burt Lake) The Landings 4605 Beatty Drive, Indian River 231-238-9955 27 see ad on page The Woodlands Resort 231-238-4137 5115 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 27 Topinabee Johnson Motel 765 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River 231-238-7541 27 see ad on page marinas Burt Lake Marina 4879 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River www.burtlakemarina.com 231-238-9315 see ad on page 26 Howe Marine 231-238-9371 3312 Naubanois Trail, Indian River see ad on page 9 Indian River Marina 231-238-9373 3020 Apple Blossom Lane, Indian River www.indianrivermarina.com see ad on BACK PAGE Mullett Lake Marina, Inc. [email protected] 231-268-3377 33 see ad on page NEWSPAPERS Straitsland Publishing llc 231-238-7362 fax 238-1290 3636 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River LODGING Riverfront Cottage HAIR CARE / SALON W.W. Fairbairn & Sons 7537 Burr Ave. (US 31), Alanson LANDSCAPE / GARDEN / NURSERY North Star Gardens inc 231-238-4151 4104 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 33 Star Gate Motel 231-238-7371 4646 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ads on page 27, 29 [email protected] 248-879-7708 Brentwood Lodging 231-238-7310 4778 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ads on page 27, 29 Coach House Motel 231-238-9370 M-68 off I-75 Exit 310, Indian River see ad on page 27 Reporting the News in and around Indian River for 60 Years Straitsland Resorter [email protected] Indian River Resource Guide [email protected] party stores Pat & Gary’s Party Store & Sporting Goods 3758 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River 231-238-6776 see ad on page 23 PET BOARDING / PET SUPPLIES Indian River Pet Resort 231-238-2278 next door to Indian River Vet Clinic see ad on page 39 physical therapy 231-238-3000 27 Indian River Physical Therapy 231-238-4880 3805 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 33 Indian River Motel & Cottages 231-238-7406 4148 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 27 XCel Physical Therapy 231-238-4090 3412 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 38 Hometown Inn 4345 Brudy Road, Indian River see ad on page 44 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 inside the guide septicS / drainfields business directory RECREATION PEST CONTROL Ostlund Pest Control North Indian River 231-238-0899 35 see ad on page Spare Time Lanes 231-627-4307 7934 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan see ad on page 37 PHARMACY Indian River Village Pharmacy inside Ken’s Village Market 231-238-8911 21 see ad on page PLUMBING / HEATING / AC W.W. Fairbairn & Sons 7537 Burr Ave. (US 31), Alanson 231-548-2244 9 see ad on page porta-john rentals Indian River Sanitary Big Bear Adventures 231-238-8181 4271 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 30 231-238-7474 15 see ad on page PRINTING DECKA Digital 231-347-1253 1227 West Conway Rd., Harbor Springs see ad on page 26 PROPANE Ferrellgas 231-238-9001 • 800-395-9091 6472 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 25 REAL ESTATE / REALTORS Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 3412 s. Straits Hwy., Indian River 231-238-7400 see ad on page on 2 Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors 231-238-9336 3970 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 17 Wake Fire Wakeboard Park 231-818-8050 South of Exit 313 off I-75 on M-27 www.wakefirecable.com see ad on page 17 recreational vehicle sales atvs • boats • pwc • snowmobiles Burt Lake Marina 231-238-9315 4879 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River www.burtlakemarina.com see ads on page 26 Indian River Marina 231-238-9373 3020 Appleblossom Lane, Indian River www.indianrivermarina.com see ad on BACK PAGE Howe Marine 231-238-9371 3312 Naubanois Trail, Indian River see ad on page 9 Indian River Sports Center 562 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River Mullett Lake Marina, Inc. [email protected] 231-333-3600 19 see ad on page 231-268-3377 33 see ad on page ROOF CLEANING / EXTERIOR WASH Roof Renew of Michigan Exterior Pro Wash 9871 Parke Road, Alanson231-548-2008 see ad on page 35 septicS / drainfields Chaskey’s Septic Service 989-733-2840 39 see ad on page Area Post Offices, Zip Codes Afton, 498 M-79 - 49705 238-7767 Oden, 8841 Main - 49764 Alanson, 6244 River - 49706 548-2380 Onaway, 20675 State St. - 49765 347-7710 989-733-8613 Burt Lake, 10501 E.W. Resort Rd. - 49717 548-2692 Pellston, 146 Stimpson - 49769 Cheboygan, 200 N. Main - 49721 627-9898 Petoskey, 318 State - 49770 800-275-8777 Conway, 3459 US 31 N. - 49722 347-7730 Rogers City, 188 N. 3rd - 49779 989-734-4123 Harbor Springs, 250 State - 49740 526-2521 Indian River, 6095 Lake St. - 49749 238-7242 St. Ignace, 310 S. State - 49781 906-643-9880 Levering, 5912 Robinson - 49755 537-4713 Mackinaw City, 306 E. Central - 49701 436-5526 Millersburg, 5316 Main - 49759 989-733-6650 Mullett Lake, 1498 Mullett Lake Rd. - 49761 627-7972 539-8431 Topinabee, 1593 N. Straits Hwy. - 49791 238-7016 Tower, 9722 M-33/M-68 - 49792 989-733-6407 Vanderbilt, 534 East Main - 49795 989-983-2221 Wolverine, 12966 S. Straits Hwy. - 49799 525-8882 Indian River Sanitary Services, Inc.231-238-7474 see ad on page 15 SIGNS / GRAPHICS South Side Auto, Inc. 5779 E. M-68, Indian River 231-238-0372 35 see ad on page snowmobile trail grooming Snowmobile Grooming Club www.justgroomit.org 231-238-7474 31 see ad on page SPORTING GOODS Pat & Gary’s Party Store & Sporting Goods 3758 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River231-238-6776 see ad on page 23 tires Indian River Auto Care 231-238-7891 3675 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River see ad on page 32 Manning’s Northern Tire Service 231-627-2453 624 E. State St., Cheboygan see ad on page 39 TRACTOR REPAIR Tony’s Repair 231-445-9099 Most makes of small engines & outdoor power equipment WINERY Seasons of the North Winery 9090 W. M68, Indian River 231-548-1280 19 see ad on page INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 45 Township & County Officials Burt Township Supervisor: Harold Koviak, 238-9962 Clerk: Donna McDougall, 529-6590 Treasurer: Shirley Reimann, 238-7492 Office: 7029 Birchwood Rd, Cheboygan, 238-9500 First Thursday of month, May through Oct., 7 p.m. and Nov. through Apr., 2 p.m. Elections held at office. Nunda Township Supervisor: John D. Moore, 525-8469 Clerk: E. Marie Sloan, 525-8626 Treasurer: Gloria Pierson, 525-8340 Office: 12991 S. Straits Hwy., Wolverine, 525-6869 Voter Registration: 17364 Trowbridge Rd. Second Tuesday of month, 6:30 p.m. Elections held at office/hall. Ellis Township Supervisor: Fullford J. LaPeer, 238-9606 Clerk: Sheryl Hilliker: 238-8803 Treasurer: Carolyn Taglauer, 525-8468 Office: 9605 Afton Rd., Afton, 525-6031 Second Tuesday of month, 7:30 p.m. Elections held at office/hall. Tuscarora Township Supervisor: Mike Ridley, 238-7088 Clerk: Sue Fisher, 238-0970 Treasurer: Bobbi Balazovic, 238-4220 Office: 3546 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River, 238-7088 Second Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Elections held at office/hall. Koehler Township Supervisor: Russell Crawford, 238-9576 Clerk: Cheryl Procknow, 238-9207 Treasurer: Helen Zimmer, 231-238-7283 Office: 2227 Stoney Creek Rd., Afton, 238-8522 Second Monday of month, 7 p.m. Elections held at office/hall. Walker Township Supervisor: Brenda DuBois, 238-4951 Clerk: Heather Nutt, 231-758-1218 Treasurer: Brenda Nash, 231-420-5041 Office: 7021 Montgomery Rd., Afton Second Monday of month, 7 p.m. Elections held at office/hall. Mentor Township Supervisor: Peter Canistra, 525-6764 Clerk: Denise Leese, 231-525-8445 Treasurer: Kathy Mattson, 525-8643 Office: 8240 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River Voter Registration: 7650 S. Straits Hwy. Second Thursday of month, 7:30 p.m. Elections held at office/hall. Wilmot Township Supervisor: Tony Olson, 231-420-9346 Clerk: Cary Ford, 231-525-6621 Treasurer: Shirley Ashley, 231-525-8665 Office: 14980 Old Sturgeon Rd., Wolverine Voter Registration: 7234 Silver Lake Rd. Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Elections held at office/hall. Mullett Township Supervisor: Mary Ann Gale, 627-6624 Clerk: Rachel Osborn, 627-4475 Treasurer: Kathy Flory, 231-238-9163 Office: 1491Straits Hwy., Topinabee, 238-8808 First Monday of month, 8 p.m. Elections held at office/hall. Village of Wolverine President: Ralph Ochs, 525-6656 Clerk: Geanne Blake, 525-6656 Treasurer: Lori Holden, 525-6656 Office: 5714 W. Main Street, Wolverine, 525-6656 Second Monday of month, 7 p.m. Barry’s Auto Sales Indian River Quality Used Cars Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm • 3792 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River 231.499.0963 • [email protected] Cheboygan County 870 S. Main Street, PO Box 70 Cheboygan, MI 49721 www.cheboygancounty.net County Commissioners District 1: Chris Brown, 231-420-2734 District 2: Bruce Gauthier, 231-627-7892 District 3: Peter Redmond, 231-627-2708 District 4: Cal Gouine, 231-627-7270 District 5: Tony Matelski, 989-733-2080 District 6: John Wallace, 231-238-7663 District 7: Sue Allor, 231-525-8012 The Commissioners meet regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Contact the Clerk or County Administrator prior to addressing the Board. Administrator: Jeff Lawson, 627-8855 Clerk/Register: Mary Ellen Tryban, 627-8808 Department of Building Safety: Matthew J. Cronk, 627-8813 Treasurer: Linda Cronan, 627-8821 Veterans Affairs: Mellissa Hokans, 627-8833 MSU Extension: 627-8815 Planning and Zoning: Steve Schnell, 627-8489 53rd Circuit Court: Judge Scott Pavlich, 627-8818 89th District Court: Judge Maria Barton, 627-8809 Probate Judge: Robert Butts, 627-8875 Prosecuting Attorney: Daryl Vizina, 627-8450 Sheriff: Dale Clarmont, 627-3155 Other Cheboygan County offices not located at 870 S. Main Street, Cheboygan. Department of Human Services, 827 S Huron, Cheboygan: 627-8500 Health Department #4, 825 S Huron, Cheboygan: 627-8850 Humane Society, 1536 Hackleburg Rd., Indian River: 238-8221 Road Commission, 5302 S Straits Hwy., Indian River: 238-7775 Tony’s Repair Most makes of small engines & outdoor power equipment Farm & Garden Tractors Welding Maintenance • Repair Tune up • Service • Local Experienced • On site service 231 445-9099 Pickup & Delivery available 46 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 Membership Directory 231-238-9325 1-800-EXIT 310 3435 S. Straits Hwy., PO Box 57, Indian River, MI 49749 www.irchamber.com Auto Sales Attorneys / Legal Services Barry’s Auto Sales 3792 S. Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-499-0963 Community Mediation Services 114 East Main Street Suit 1 Gaylord, MI 49735 989-732-1576 www.mimediation.com Bishop Cadillac GMC 400 Mackinaw Ave. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-5669 www.bishopgmccadillac.com Wheeler Motors Inc PO Box 285 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-7126 www.wheelermotors.com Auto Repair Dan’s Auto Repair 4143 Club Rd. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8494 [email protected] Pollard’s Quick Lube & Service Center PO Box 1056 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9172 Tri-Rivers Collision 1750 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-0033 www.tririvercollision.com Auto Parts/ Accessories Indian River Car Quest and Do-It Hardware E M-68 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9369 South Side Auto, Inc. 5779 E. M-68 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-0372 www.ssautoinc.com Lindsay & Lindsay PO Box 267 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-9901 www.lawyers.com/lindsaylindsay Barber Shop Mike & Dave’s Barber Shop PO Box 2076 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7071 Boat Repair Burt Lake Marina 4879 S.Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9315 www.burtlakemarina.com Howe Marine 3312 Naubanois Trail Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9371 www.howemarine.com Indian River Marina 3020 Apple Blossom Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9373 www.indianrivermarina.com Books Chillermania! PO Box 281 Topinabee, MI 49791 231-238-0338 www.americanchillers.com One-stop information center – Maps & More! Dave Nash Custom Building & Remodeling PO Box 147 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-6802 Paul’s Glass Service PO Box 249 Indian River, MI 49749 231-525-8359 www.paulsglassservice.com Far Hills Construction, LLC PO Box 4206 Burt Lake, MI 49717 231-548-7471 Ramsby Drilling, Inc 1865 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-5895 Full Circle Contracting and Home Center www.ramsbydrilling.com 119 North F Street Straits Area Glass Co. Cheboygan, MI 49721 PO Box 216 231-627-6535 Cheboygan, MI 49721 www.fullcirclenorth.com 231-627-4426 Fullford Surveying and Mapping PO Box 969 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9195 Indian River Custom Log Homes 1011 Lynn Dr. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4638 www.indianriverloghomes.com Gourdie-Fraser, Inc. 123 W Front St. Traverse City, MI 49684 231-946-5874 www.gfa.tc Lofgrens Enterprises, Inc./Lofgren Sales PO Box 35 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-9506 Mattson & Sons Well Drilling 9558 S. Straits Hwy Wolverine, MI 49799 231-525-8907 Builders / Contractors Michigan Log Homes Inc. 13511 S. Black River Rd. Onaway, MI 49765 989-733-2877 www.michiganloghomes.com Archambo Electric 10674 Butler Rd. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-3882 www.archamboelectric.com North Country Homes PO Box 628 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8121 www.northcountryhomescorp.com T.B. Chapman Construction, Inc. 139 Blue Water Dr. Indian River, MI 49749 231-420-4477 White Pines Electric PO Box 177 Alanson, MI 49706 231-548-3873 www.whitepineselectric.com Wolverine Cabinet Co. PO Box 74 Wolverine, MI 49799 231-525-8766 www.wolverinecabinets.com Cable/ Internet/ Phone Air North Communications 2732 Orchard Beach Rd Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-333-3104 www.airnorth.net Sunrise Communications, LLC PO Box 733 Onaway, MI 49765 989-733-8100 www.src-mi.com Candy / Ice Cream Dairy Queen of Indian River 117 N. Main Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-238-8433 INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 47 Campgrounds Community Organizations Pigeon Bay Campgrounds 1337 East Mullett Lake Road Indian River, MI 49749 231-373-3341 Afton Community Club PO Box 700 Afton, MI 49705 231-238-4951 [email protected] Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park PO Box 487 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8259 www.jellystoneindianriver.com Child Care Jubilate Childcare Center PO Box 1174 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7748 Christian Retail The Cross in The Woods 7078 M 68 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8973 www.crossinthewoods.com Church Indian River Baptist Church PO Box 217 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7324 www.indianriverbaptistchurch.org Indian River United Methodist Church PO Box 457 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7764 www.irumc.org Joy Fellowship Assembly of God PO Box 1120 Indian River, MI 49749 231-525-8510 Strait Gate House of Prayer PO Box 1114 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-1255 The Cross in The Woods 7078 M 68 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8973 www.crossinthewoods.com Transfiguration Episcopal Church PO Box 460 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-2188 www.transfigurationindianriver.com American Cancer Society - Relay for Life 2433 Polish Line Rd Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-268-3344 [email protected] Bauervic-Paisley Foundation, Inc. 3063 Red Pine Point Drive Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-1268 Burt Lake Preservation Association PO Box 632 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-2177 www.blpa.org Burt View Condo Association PO Box 873 Indian River, MI 49749 517-294-0909 Cheboygan Area Arts Council 403 N. Huron Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-5432 www.theoperahouse.org Cheboygan County Democratic Party 7305 Paula Dr. Indian River, MI 49749 (231)625-2827 Cheboygan County Fair 204 Lincoln Ave. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-1067 www.cheboyganfair.com Columbus Beach Club PO Box 130 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9351 Fraternal Order of Eagles 4046 5743 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8071 Indian River Lions Club PO Box 307 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7041 www.indianrivermilions.org Indian River Striders 1682 N. Wahbee Rd Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8930 www.indianriverstriders.com Indian River Sportsmen’s Club PO Box 968 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9555 Indian River Women’s Club PO Box 41 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4208 Inland Lakes Educational Foundation PO Box 2142 Indian River, MI 49749 231-548-5161 Kiwanis Club of Indian River PO Box 334 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-0332 Knights of Columbus of Indian River PO Box 3013 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7678 Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity PO Box 309 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-597-4663 www.habitatcheboygan.org Little Traverse Conservancy 3264 Powell Rd. Harbor Springs, MI 49740 231-347-0991 www.landtrust.org Cheboygan County Republicans PO Box 5188 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-436-6262 Mud Brothers of the North ATV Club PO Box 553 Indian River, MI 49749 231-420-6502 www.mudbrothersatvclub.com Cheboygan County United Way 218 N. Main St. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-2288 www.cheboygancountyunitedway.org Cochran-Roberts Post 7439 PO Box 472 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-0960 Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society PO Box 517 Topinabee, MI 49791 231-420-7250 www.mullettlake-maps.org North Country Sportsman’s Club Inc PO Box 291 Indian River, MI 49749 231-420-2546 www.ncsportsmans.com Northern Michigan Animal Rescue Network PO Box 165 Topinabee, MI 49791 231-238-7297 www.nmarn.org Northern Rods ‘N Rides Car Club 5720 Club Rd. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-5165 Sturgeon for Tomorrow 1604 N. Black River Rd. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-625-2776 www.sturgeonfortomorrow.org The Salvation Army of Cheboygan County 444 S. Main Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-9003 Top O’ Michigan Outboard Racing Club 4374 W. Burt Lake Rd. Brutus, MI 49716 231-529-6579 www.tomorc.com Top of Michigan Trails Council 445 East Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 231-348-8280 www.trailscounsil.org Topinabee Development Association PO Box 301 Topinabee, MI 49791 231-238-4795 www.topinabee.org Wolverine Lumberjack Festival PO Box 45 Wolverine, MI 49799 231-525-8124 www.wolverinelumberjackfestival.org Clothing / Accessories McClutchey’s Store PO Box 306 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7712 www.mcclutcheys.com Decorating Window Treatments by Lisa 8670 W. Black lane Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-625-2221 www.windowtreatmentsbylisa.com 48 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 Dentist Indian River Family Dentistry PO Box 459 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9346 Dining / Catering BJ’s Restaurant, Rental & Catering PO Box 538 Gaylord, MI 49734 989-732-4010 www.bjcatering.com Breakers Bar PO Box 357 Topinabee, MI 49791 231-238-7544 www.breakersbar.com BS & Co. 11661 Afton Rd Wolverine, MI 49799 231-525-8737 www.facebook.com/bsandco Christopher’s Café PO Box 707 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9312 www.christopherscafeir.com The Greenside Grille at Indian River Golf Club 3301 Chippewa Beach Rd Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7011 www.indianrivergolfclub.com Hack-Ma-Tack Inn 8131 Beebe Rd. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-625-2919 www.hackmatackinn.com JS & D Hog Farm 7206 Osmuth rd. Afton, MI 49705 989-255-5789 McDonald’s of Indian River PO Box 369 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-238-0216 Mulligan’s Restaurant PO Box 627 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-2459 www.facebook.com/goodfoodbadshots Brass Rail 6001 Lake St. Indian River, MI 49749 Burger King 109 E. Broadway Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 231-238-2600 Pier M-33 on the Cheboygan 1116 Natalie Lane Unit 1 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-268-3339 www.facebook.com/pier33otc Subway of Indian River 4271 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9880 Mike Ridley Entertainment 530 Plymouth Beach Rd Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7320 www.mikeridley.com Straits Area Federal Credit Union PO Box 622 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7941 www.mi-safcu.org The Blitz P.O. Box 2175 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8462 Fishing / Hunting Licenses Farm / Garden Services Ginop Sales Inc 11274 West M-68 Alanson, MI 49706 231-548-2272 www.ginopsales.com The Thirsty Sturgeon 11900 Scott Rd Wolverine, MI 49799 231-525-9151 Financial www.facebook.com/thethirstysturgeon Awakon Federal Credit Union Vivio’s Northwoods Inn PO Box 1118 4531 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8331 231-238-9471 www.awakonfcu.net www.viviosfood.com Cash For Checks, LLC Wilsons Rivers Edge PO Box 828 4208 S Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-2230 231-238-8160 Citizens National Bank Entertainment / Events P O Box 218 Spare Time Lanes & Recreation Indian River, MI 49749 PO Box 238 231-238-8961 Cheboygan, MI 49721 www.cnbismybank.com 231-627-4307 Edward Jones Castle Farms 201 S. Main Ste. 1 5052 M-66 North Cheboygan, MI 49721 Charleviox, MI 49720 231-627-8607 231-237-0884 www.edwardjones.com www.castlefarms.com Encore Financial Group Masonic Activities Building 10595 N. Straits Hwy. Ste. 301 PO Box 221 Cheboygan, MI 49721 Indian River, MI 49749 231-597-9222 231-290-1255 www.encorefinancialgroup.com Odawa Casino 1760 Lears Rd. Petoskey, MI 49770 231-439-6100 www.odawacasino.com First Community Bank 201 N Main St. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-7700 www.firstcb.com Blissfest 625 Connable Ave Petoskey, MI 49770 231-330-4477 www.blissfest.org Lange & Associates P.C. 5500 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-2232 G/Man Entertainment PO Box 391 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-420-3045 [email protected] Nieland & Kosanke, P.C. 201 S. Main Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-4396 [email protected] Pat & Gary’s Party Store 3758 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-6776 Food / Beverage Suppliers All Sport Vending PO Box 118 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4332 Huron Distributors Inc PO Box 990 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4200 Furniture / Mattresses Linde Furniture 419 N. Main St. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-6492 www.lindefurniture.com Modoc Log Furniture 6001 Martha St. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7251 www.modoclogfurniture.com Funeral Services Lintz Funeral Home 6038 Prospect Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9377 www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com Gift Shops/ Clothing McClutchey’s Store PO Box 306 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7712 www.mcclutcheys.com The Summer Store PO Box 426 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7377 www.mysummerstore.com The Trophy Shop 1320 West State Street Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-5009 www.ourtrophyshop.com INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 49 Government Cheboygan County Democratic Party 7305 Paula Dr. Indian River, MI 49749 231-625-2827 Cheboygan County Republicans PO Box 5188 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-436-6262 Cheboygan County Road Commisson 5302 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7775 [email protected] Tuscarora Township 3546 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-0970 www.tuscaroratwp.com Tuscarora Township DDA PO Box 220 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-0970 Golf Cheboygan Golf and Country Club 1431 Old Mackinaw Rd Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-4264 www.cheboygangolf.com Indian River Golf Club 3301 Chippewa Beach rd Indian River, MI 49749 231-2387011 www.indianrivergolfclub.com Mullett Lake Country Club PO Box 183 Mullett Lake, MI 49761 231-627-5971 www.mullettlakecc.com Grocery Stores / Gas Stations Ken’s Quick Stop PO Box 2100 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4901 Ken’s Village Market PO Box 2009 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9342 Tom’s Family Market PO Box 119 Onaway, MI 49765 989-733-8229 www.mytomsonaway.com Topinabee Market 1541 Straits Hwy. Topinabee, MI 49791 231-238-9578 Heating / Plumbing / AC American Hospitality Management, Inc. 520 N. Main St. Ste 205 Great Lakes Plumbing,Heating & AC Cheboygan, MI 49721 P.O. Box 2090 231-627-4972 Petoskey, MI 49770 www.ahm-hotels.com 231- 238-7707 Graphic Design Anchor Bay Condo Assoc. www.greatlakesph.com PO Box 275 North River Creative M&M Plumbing, Heating & Alpena, MI 49707 1845 East Mullet Lake Rd Cooling, Inc. 989-884-0374 Indian River, MI 49749 PO Box 576 231-290-1863 Best Western River Terrace Indian River, MI 49749 847 S Main 231-238-7201 Hardware Cheboygan, MI 49721 www.mm-plumbing.com 231-627-5688 Indian River Car Quest and WW Fairbairn & Sons, Inc www.bestwesterncheboygan.com Do-It Hardware PO Box 100 PO Box 1218 Brentwood Lodge Alanson, MI 49706 Indian River, MI 49749 4778 S. Straits Hwy. 231-548-2244 231-238-9369 Indian River, MI 49749 www.wwfairbairn.com 231-238-7310 WW Fairbairn & Sons, Inc www.brentwoodlodging.com PO Box 100 Insurance Alanson, MI 49706 Coach House Motel, Inc. BKC Insurance 231-548-2244 P.O Box 577 P O Box 697 www.wwfairbairn.com Indian River, MI 49749 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9370 231-238-2000 Health Care www.coachhousemotelir.com www.bkcinsurance.com Chiropractic Health Care Fay Martin River Resort Grace and Porta Benefits PO Box 1028 3247 N. Club Rd. PO Box 68 Indian River, MI 49749 Indian River, MI 49749 Mullett Lake, MI 49761 231-238-0344 231-238-7337 231-597-0150 www.faymartin.com www.hebertchiropractic.com www.graceandporta.com Happy Hour Resort McLaren Indian River Medical Center North Country Insurance Agency Inc. PO Box 4177 748 S Main PO Box 518 Burt Lake, MI 49717 Cheboygan, MI 49721 Indian River, MI 49749 231-548-5188 800-248-6777 231-238-9882 www.mclaren.org/northernmichigan Hometown Inn www.ncins.com PO Box 417 OMH Medical Group - Indian River Indian River, MI 49749 825 N. Center Ave Library 231-238-3000 Gaylord, MI 49735 Indian River Area Library www.hometownir.com 231-238-0581 PO Box 160 www.myomh.org Koviak’s Cabin Indian River, MI 49749 4271 E. Burt Lake Rd. Tender Care Gaylord/Cheboygan 231-238-9494 Cheboygan, MI 49721 508 Random Lane/824 S. Huron St. http://www.indianriverarealibrary. 231-238-9962 Gaylord/Cheboygan, MI 49735/ 49721 michlibrary.org/ [email protected] 989-732-3508/ 231-627-4347 Landscape / Garden Monette Carriage House The Brook Retirement Community 4700 Grace Beach 11965 Townline Rd North Star Gardens Inc Indian River, MI 49749 Cheboygan, MI 49721 4104 S. Straits Hwy. 231-290-6014 231-268-3400 Indian River, MI 49749 [email protected] www.thebrookretirement.com 231-238-4151 www.northstargardens.com Northwoods Lodge VitalCare /Hospice 4271 S. Straits Hwy. 761 Lafayette Lodging / Cabins Indian River, MI 49749 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-238-4500 231-627-7157 A Home Away From Home www.northwoodslodgeir.com www.vitalcare.org 11355 Kings Point Rd Alanson, MI 49706 Pines Cottages of Indian River PO Box 1249 586-604-0560 www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/ Indian River, MI 49749 231-218-8234 p3782554 www.thepinescottages.com 50 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 Riverside Cottages 6157 Prospect Rd. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4208 riversidecottagesindianriver@ yahoo.com Scotts Bay Resort 958 E. Mullett Lake Rd. Indian River, MI 49749 313-920-1799 www.scottsbayresort.com Silent Sport Lodge 14750 Old Sturgeon Rd. Wolverine, MI 49799 231-525-6166 www.silentsportlodge.com Staffords Crooked River Lodge and Suites P.O Box 657 Petoskey, MI 49770 231-548-5000 www.crookedriverlodge.com Burt Lake Marina PO Box 550 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9315 www.burtlakemarina.com Van’s Business Machines Inc. 1100 Bayview Rd. Petoskey, MI 49770 231-347-6450 www.vansbiz.com Howe Marine PO Box 516 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9371 www.howemarine.com Party Stores Indian River Marina PO Box 398 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9373 www.indianrivermarina.com Ryde Marine 9088 Marina Dr. Alanson, MI 49706 231-347-8273 www.rydemarine.com Manufacturing Sunset Shores Resort 38541 Rhonswood Northville, MI 48167 248-880-8408 www.sunsetshores.com Link Industries 2208 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8741 www.centerdrills.com The Demrick Inn PO Box 2152 Indian River, MI 49749 231-290-1577 www.the-demrick-inn-vacationhome-indian-river-mi.myvr.com Michigan Lake Products PO Box 880 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4490 www.michiganlakeproducts.com The Landings 4605 Beatty Dr. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9955 www.thelandingsonindianriver.com Toasty’s Cabins PO Box 771 Indian River, MI 49749 231-525-8101 www.toastyscabins.com Woodlands Resort P.O Box 601 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4137 www.woodlandsresortcabins.com Marinas Anchor In Marina PO Box 282 Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-4620 www.anchorinnmarinainc.com Museums Inland Water Route Historical Society PO Box 433 Alanson, MI 49706 231-838-5309 www.iwrhs.com Pat & Gary’s Party Store 3758 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-6776 Pat & Gary’s II 5075 S. Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-2878 Pets/ Boarding / Vet Indian River Pet Resort 5578 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-2647 www.indianriverpetresort.com Cheboygan County Humane Society 1536 Hackleburg Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-238-8221 www.cheboyganhumanesociety.org Indian River Veterinary Clinic 5668 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7022 Printing / Advertising Decka Digital 1227 W. Conway Road Harbor Springs, MI 49740 231-347-1253 www.deckadigital.com Mitchell Graphics 2363 Mitchell Park Dr. The History Center of Cheboygan County Petoskey, MI 49770 PO Box 5005 231-347-4635 Cheboygan, MI 49721 www.mitchellgraphics.com 231-627-9597 Screen Graphics www.cheboyganmuseum.com 5859 S. Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 Newspapers 231-238-4499 Straitsland Publishing www.screengraphics.com PO Box 579 Sign & Banner Factory Indian River, MI 49749 8624 M-33 Hwy. 231-238-7362 Cheboygan, MI 49721 www.resorter.com 231-625-9956 www.banners-magnetics.com Office Equipment Straits Area Printing, Inc National Office Products and Printing Inc. PO Box 11 PO Box 610 Cheboygan, MI 49721 Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783 231-627-5647 231-627-3193 www.straitsprinting.com www.nopp.com Physical Therapy / Fitness Indian River Physical Therapy/ Sports Medicine PO Box 359 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4880 www.northernmichigansportsmed.com Indian River Striders 1682 Wahbee Ave. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8930 www.indianriverstriders.com Xcel Physical Therapy PLC 351. S.Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-2302 www.xceltherapy.com Propane Companies Ferrellgas 6472 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9001 www.ferrelgas.com Radio Stations MacDonald Garber Broadcasting PO Box 286 Petoskey, MI 49770 231-347-8713 www.lite96.com Northern Star Broadcasting 1356 Mackinaw Ave Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-2341 www.nsbroadcasting.com Straits Country 95.3 WWSS 3687 Old 27 S. Gaylord, MI 49735 989-732-2341 www.straitscountry953.com Real Estate / Realtors Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PO Box 70 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7400 www.bhhsmichiganrealestate.com Bowen Realty PO Box 340 Indian River, MI 49749 231-420-4000 www.bowenrealty.com Carpenter/Ellis Real Estate PO Box 430 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9338 www.carpenter-ellis.com INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 51 Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtor PO Box 631 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9336 www.cbgreatlakes.com Odawa Casino 1760 Lears Rd. Petoskey, MI 49770 231-439-6100 www.odawacasino.com Exit Realty Premier 1160 E State St., Ste. B Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-597-8000 www.exitcheboygan.com Riverboat Tours LLC 6293 River Street Alanson, MI 49709 248-361-6592 www.riverboattoursmi.com Northern Lakes Property Management 8230 Cordwood Trail Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-1055 www.norther-lakes.com Shepler’s Ferry 556 E.Central Ave Mackinaw City, MI 49701 231-436-5023 www.sheplersferry.com Northern Michigan Appraisal Company, Inc. 3873 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4700 [email protected] Spare Time Lanes & Recreation 7934 N Straits Hwy Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-4307 www.facebook.com/ sparetimelanesandrecreation Remax North 846 S. Main Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-9992 www.liveupnorth.com Wakefire 1254 S. Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-818-8050 www.wakefirecable.com Recreation Recreational Vehicle Sales Big Bear Adventures 4271 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-8181 www.bigbearadventures.com Burt Lake Marina 4879 S Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9315 www.burtlakemarina.com BrassWind Landing 6240 Mack Ave. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4843 www.artsandadventure.com Howe Marine PO Box 516 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9371 www.howemarine.com Crooked Lake Sailors PO Box 195 Oden, MI 49764 231-838-7775 www.crookedlakesailors.org Golden River Orchard 2535 White Cedar Rd. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-420-2565 www.goldenriverorchard.com Latitude 45 Bicycle & Fitness 476 W. Mitchell Petoskey, MI 49770 231-348-5342 www.latitude45.com Indian River Marina 3020 Apple Blossom Lane Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9373 www.indianrivermarina.com Indian River Sports Center 562 S Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-333-3600 www.ir-sc.com Roof Cleaning / Exterior Wash Roof Renew of Michigan Exterior Prowash 9871 Parke Rd. Alanson, MI 49706 231-548-2008 www.roofrenewmi.com Rental / Storage Services Knaffle’s Tent Rental & Mini Storage 3980 Levering Rd. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231-627-3449 www.knafflestentrental.com Mann’s Budget Storage LLC 1104 Eagles Nest Rd. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-7395 [email protected] Rental Express 1430 S Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9696 www.rentaltime.com Snowmobile Trail Grooming Indian River Snowmobile Grooming Club PO Box 1162 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9315 www.indianriversnowmobiling.org Schools Inland Lakes Schools 4363 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-6868 www.inlandlakes.org North Central Michigan College 1515 Howard St. Petoskey, MI 49770 231-348-6839 www.ncmich.edu Sporting Goods Indian River Sports Center 562 S Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-333-3600 www.ir-sc.com Technology Services Carrie’s Creations, Inc. 10280 Brutus Rd Suite 1A Brutus, MI 49716 231-529-2205 www.behosted.com McGinnis Video Production 3610 Victor Drive Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4030 www.mcvideo.com Meister Plans 3873 S Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-2077 www.meisterplans.com Waltec Enterprises 1028 Emmet St Suite B Petoskey, MI 49770 231-492-0255 www.waltec-enterprises.com Telephone Directories PhoneGuide 319 State St. Petoskey, MI 49770 231-347-8606 www.thephoneguide.com Winery Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery 10121 Lakeview Rd Alanson, MI 49706 231-881-6582 www.crookedvine.com Seasons of the North Winery 9090 W M-68 Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 231-548-1280 www.seasonsofthenorth.com Bay View Wine Trail www.bayviewwinetrail.com Associate Members Kenneth Hoehn PO Box 10 Topinabee, MI 49791 231-238-0466 Dick and Vern Binder PO Box 1090 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4648 Mary Jo Dismang 11230 Hassler Woods Trail Alanson, MI 49706 231-548-1505 Roy Sjoberg PE 659 E. Shore View Lane Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-9747 Interested in membership? For information, call 231-238-9325 or 1-800-EXIT 310 52 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 community groups, service organizations Afton Community Club Brenda DuBois: 231-238-4951 Contact Brenda DuBois for hall rentals. Seasonal fundraisers and events. Meetings held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at the corner of Montgomery and Soules Roads. Afton Deer Management Group LLC Ed Petricca, President, 231-525-6693 or 989-513-5168 Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday each month at Afton Community Center on Montgomery Road. The group works with various units of government, organizations and individuals to improve habitat for deer and other wildlife. American Legion Post #122, Wolverine Darlene Wade, 231-525-8261 Hosts blood drives every other month. Other fundraising and community events throughout the year. Sends comfort packages to active duty soldiers. Boy Scouts Troup #204, Ron Morgan, Scoutmaster, 231-881-5091 Cub Scouts Pack #204, CubMaster, Frank Holes, Jr., 231-238-4140 or email: [email protected] Christmas in Indian River Walt Dark Eastern U.P. Antique Equipment Assoc. Tony Hand, 231-445-9099 A non-profit group conducts tractor pulls in the eastern U.P. and northern Lower Peninsula at county fairs and Rudyard Township Parks. Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of tractors and farm machinery made prior to 1960. Friends of the Indian River Library Mary Willison, 238-4656 Friends of the Library was organized to support the Indian River Area Library by promoting and publicizing programs and resources of the library; volunteering time for daily functions of the library. Assistance with special programming; raising funds for materials, equipment and library events. Friends of Inland Lakes (FOILS) MaryJo Dismang, 989-387-1970 or 231548-1505 Girl Scouts Daisy Troop #4589 K-1st Grade Brownie Troop #4682, 2nd-3rd Grades Facebook: Indian River Troops 4589 & 4682 Michele Holes, 231-290-1505 Indian River Eagles Club 231-238-8071 Secretary, Art Pillen The Indian River Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary were instituted in 1983. Over the years the Indian River Eagles have given more than $100,000 in grants to community organizations in Indian River, Alanson, Topinabee and Wolverine. The Indian River Eagles are a family oriented group and frequently host family nights, parties, dinners, potluck suppers and dances. E-mail: [email protected]. Indian River Kiwanis Club Dick Luther, 231-238-7630 Meets every Monday at noon. One of Indian River’s largest service clubs, sponsor of the Inland Lakes High School Key Club, Operation ID and other community projects as well as the International Kiwanis Children of the World program. The Club also coordinates the annual 10K race during Summerfest. Indian River Knights of Columbus Tom Roush, 238-7678 The K of C is a Catholic Church men’s society dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Indian River Lions Club Club House, 238-7041 The Indian River Lions Club is located on M-68 east of Indian River. The Lions Club supports Leader Dogs For the Blind, eyeglasses for those in need, and Lions Band. The Lions Club also hosts an annual Inland Lakes High school Senior Dinner, and other events such as Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby, BINGO every Friday, and Texas Hold’em Tournaments. Indian River Masonic Temple Masons: Pat Nardizzi, Jr., 231-238-9792 Shriners: Gene Miller, 231-290-1255 Masonic Temple building is located on Straits Highway at the south end of Indian River. The group supports the Shriner’s Hospital with local members transporting children from all over Michigan to Chicago for treatment. The local Masonic Temple has also assisted in Christmas gift programs for needy families. Indian River Snowmobile Grooming Club The Indian River Snowmobile Grooming Club is a non-profit organization that maintains and grooms snowmobile trails in the Indian River area. Conditions allowing, volunteers groom 59 miles of trails 6 days a week. For more information about the grooming club, visit their web site at www.justgroomit.org., or email [email protected]. Indian River Sportsmen’s Club Joe Ivanskas, 231-238-8659 The club meets the third Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. The Club is located on Onaway Road with a clubhouse and shooting range. The range runs from 50 yards to 300 yards. Memberships are available at Pat & Gary’s and Northland Sports. Junior Bulldogs Football Tonya Prodan, 231-420-5094 Angela Diamond, 231-330-2034 American Youth Football League. Football and cheerleading for young people in the third through the eighth grades. For more information email titan.football10@gmail. com or visit their Facebook page at Indian River Bulldogs Football/Cheerleading. Indian River Striders Dorothy Johnson, 231-238-8930 All runners, walkers and joggers are invited. For the seasonal schedule, e-mail contact: [email protected]. Indian River Youth Soccer Association Dan Betke, 231-525-8350 The Indian River Youth Soccer Association coordinates youth soccer leagues for young people ages four to 17. Games are played at the soccer fields at Cooperation Park. Indian River Women’s Club Cindy Fisher, 231-238-4208 The Indian River Women’s Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Tuscarora Township Hall. All area women are invited. Inland Lakes Boosters, Inc. Brian Newman, 231-420-2563 The Inlands Lakes Boosters raise funds and help with projects and programs that benefit Inland Lakes students in academics, athletics and arts. Inland Lakes Educational Foundation PO Box 2142, Indian River, MI 49749 Information, 231-238-6868 The Inland Lakes Educational Foundation is organized to seek contributions and provide funding for scholarships for both vocational and academic studies, which are awarded to Inland Lakes graduates. Inland Lakes Snowmobile Club The club has meetings, banquets and picnics, and participates in community service activities. The club meets the second Monday of the month at the Sportsmans Club on Onaway Rd. New members welcome. Visit the website at InlandLakesSnow.org. Mullett Area Preservation Society Tony Naylor, President, 231-627-5085 MAPS aids in lake management projects to protect and preserve the natural character and quality of Mullett Lake and the surrounding watershed. Northern Michigan Animal Rescue Network, NMARN Nora Stanbury, President, 248-4449816 or call 231-238-PAWS (7297) Rescues and fosters cats and dogs, assists with the cost of neutering. Finds homes for pets. Northern Rods-n-Rides Car Club Norbert Lang, 231-238-5165 Weekly car shows and a cruise night are held June through mid-September. Sturgeon For Tomorrow Brenda Archambo, 231-625-2776 Chapter oversees and assists with programs that protect, preserve and enhance the sturgeon population in Black, Lake, Black River and other area lakes. Top of Michigan Trails Council 445 E Mitchell St., Petoskey, 231-348-8280 A non-profit organization that works to build a network of recreational trails in eight northern Michigan counties. www.trailscouncil.org Tri-Rivers Little League Mike Brege, 231-238-4785 or 231-818-0386 Tri-Rivers Little League oversees tee-ball, softball and baseball leagues for youth seven years old and up. Games are played at Cooperation Park. VFW Post #7439 - 231-238-0960, or Gary Hall, 231-633-0496 The post is located on Straits Highway, just south of West M-68 and hosts occasional dinners. Cochran-Roberts Post #7439 sponsors a local Boy Scout Troop. Wolverine LumberJack Festival Dave Bird, 231-525-8124 The Wolverine LumberJack Festival will be held June 24-26. The event includes Timber Show, fireworks, craft and food vendors and lumberjack era demonstrations, music and many other special events during the weekend. Visit website for updated information: www.wolverinelumberjackfestival.org. INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 53 54 – INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 calendar of EVENTS january july January – December: Indian River Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours - third Thursdays July 4: Fourth of July Parade Indian River, 11 a.m. www.irchamber.com. January 29-30: Indian River Winterfest (See page 22) february February 5-6: Black Lake Shivaree (See page 22) February 13: A fundraising event for Special Olympics, the Polar Plunge takes place through a hole in the ice on Burt Lake. February 13-14: Free Fishing Weekend www.michigan.gov/mdnr. april April 28: Indian River 9th Annual Community Pride Day - An afternoon when Indian River residents take to the streets and give the community a good spring cleaning. www.irchamber.com may May: Sturgeon Guarding Program, Upper Black River - Sturgeon Viewing Tours www.sturgeonfortomorrow. (See page 23) May 30: Memorial Day services and parade. July 20: Friends of Inland Lakes LobsterFest, Marina Park. July 21-23: 36th Annual Indian River SummerFest. (See page 20) July - August: Rhythm on the River Outdoor musical performances on Wednesday evenings beginning the last week of July, continuing through August. august August 6-13: Cheboygan County Fair at the Cheboygan County Fairground. August 11-14: Alanson Riverfest (See page 22) August 13-14: Top O’ Michigan Outboard Marathon Boat Races (See page 8) August 18: Burt Lake Chicken Barbecue August 20: Topinabee Chicken Barbecue september September 17: Indian River VFW Golf Tournament at the Indian River Golf Club. june october June – September: Indian River Farm Market in the parking lot at Citizens National Bank, Wednesdays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. november June – September: Car Shows Hosted by Northern Rods ‘n Rides car club each Wednesday evening June through mid-September at the Eagles Club on Straits Highway at the south end of Indian River. Season finale is on Saturday, Sept. 17. October 20: Indian River Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner. November 15: Northern Michigan’s Largest Buck Pole at Pat & Gary’s Party Store in downtown Indian River. June 11 & 12: Summer Free Fishing Weekend www.michigan.gov/mdnr November 25: • 36th Annual Christmas Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Inland Lakes Schools. • Christmas in Indian River celebration, begins at 5 p.m. (See page 22) June 25 & 26: Wolverine Lumberjack Festival (See page 22) November 26: Small Business Saturday. An event to encourage Christmas Shopping in locally owned Indian River businesses. June 26: Inland Lakes Educational Foundation Golf Outing. Indian River Golf Club (231-548-5161 or 231-238-7011) December 28: Indian River Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. december INDIAN RIVER RESOURCE GUIDE/CHAMBER DIRECTORY 2016 – 55 Primary care, walk-in, & specialty services for your entire family. 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